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Vol XXX No. 181

DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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State COVID cases cross 100-mark 8 tested negative: 7 males & 1 female, all Chennai returnees Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 6 (NPN): COVID-19 positive cases in Nagaland broke the 100mark when the tally rose from 94 to 107 after results on Saturday confirmed that 13 more were tested positive for COVID-19. Out of 107 cases, 8 have recovered, bringing the active cases to 99. Informing this, Health & Family Welfare minister S. Pangnyu Phom in his tweet Saturday also informed that the eight positive cases admitted at COVID-19 hospital Dimapur had tested negative in the second test. Pangnyu tweeted “Very delighted to share that 8 patients admitted at COVID19 hospital, Dimapur were tested negative for COVID19 in second test. They have been shifted to COVID-19 Care Centre and they are under the process of discharge for home quarantine under active surveillance.” As per the information,

Over 1500 more expected to arrive state

DIMAPUR, JUN 6 (NPN): A special Shramik train with around 1500 stranded citizens of Nagaland and 34 from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh were expected to arrive on June 8. In his tweet, commissioner & secretary, who is also the chief nodal officer (inter-state movement), Dinesh Kumar said around 1500 persons from Nagaland stranded in Gujarat and Maharashtra is expected to arrive by the special train on June 8 morning. He also informed that a special bus sponsored by Nagaland government carrying 34 stranded persons of Nagaland including an infant departed Bhopal Saturday afternoon. They are expected to arrive Dimapur June 8 evening. So far, around 8000 people have arrived Nagaland from various parts of the country.

COVID – 19 POSITIVE STATUS AS OF 4:00 PM, 6TH JUNE 2020

AsympRecovCOVID HOSPITAL tomatic ered cases Dimapur DH Kiphire DH Kohima NHAK Kohima Chedema Longleng DH Mokokchung IMDH Mon DH Peren CHC Jalukie Phek DH Tuensang DH Wokha DH Zunheboto DH State Total

76 0 4 12 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 98

8 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8

Symptomatic cases Critical TOTAL ICU ICU Moderate Severe (On Ventila- (Non-Venti- CASES tor) lator) 0 0 0 0 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 107

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of eight who have recovered, seven were males and one female. A doctor informed Nagaland Post that all of them were returnees from Chennai and had responded well to the treatment. All patients were kept in the COVID-19 Care Centre, Tourist lodge and after observation, they will be sent to their respective home districts. Currently, 76 COVID-19 positive (asymptomatic) patients are admit-

ted at District COVID-19 hospital Dimapur. As reported, Dimapur COVID-19 designated hospital remained in dire need of doctors and nursing personnel and also TrueNat testing machines as Dimapur was dealing with maximum number of COVID positive cases. PHED minister, Jacob Zhimomi, legislator in charge of Dimapur district for COVID-19 related activi-

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ties, emphasised on the urgent need of more medical personnel in Dimapur. He also suggested requisitioning doctors from less burdened districts. Jacob also reiterated the decision of the state cabinet to convert Tourist lodge Dimapur into COVID Hospital in view of the shortage of hospital facilities. Results of 1340 awaited: Health department in its daily bulletin, informed

Travelling returnees shop and litter Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 6 (NPN): Reports of stranded returnees travelling in buses to various quarantine centres, breaking journey to buy items from roadside shops or throwing left over food and other items along the way has raised alarm among public. In one incident, a woman, owner of a shop, including another male helper were reportedly sent to a quarantine centre in

Kohima. This happened on Saturday when a bus carrying returnees from Bengaluru enroute to a quarantine centre, stopped near the shop at the start area of Seikhazuo. The returnees reportedly got down and to buy items from the shop. In another incident, returnees travelling in one bus, threw left over food items and trash on the roadside at VK town on Saturday. According to media reports, local bodies have expressed

strong condemnation as the trash could have been touched by anyone infected with the virus. When quarantinebound returnees do not adhere to rules to avoid any social contact by stopping near roadside shops to buy items, or throw left over food item, the virus can also be spread from them. These incidents highlight the need to make it mandatory for deploying police escort in order to prevent such incidents.

(L) The bus stops for returnees to shop and (R) trash thrown at a roadside by returnees.

that till date a total of 3959 COVID-19 swab samples were tested, out of which 2512 have tested negative and 107 tested positive. The results of 1340 samples are awaited. Further, all 102 samples tested through the Truenat testing machine have turned out to be negative. With a huge backlog of swab samples yet to be tested, the need for more Truenat testing machine in Dimapur and Kohima has been aired by many doctors. The present BSL-3 set up in the NHAK has a capacity of testing 90 swab samples in a day. Some sampes have been despatched to other testing laboratories in Assam such as Dibrugarh. Meanwhile, the state cabinet during its meeting on Saturday was briefed on the COVID-19 situation by the Health & Family Welfare and the Home departments. The provisions of the SOP for the returnees to Nagaland and the measures being taken for further streamlining the entire management of the Quarantine Centres were also discussed. The Health department also briefed on the health status of the positive cases.

ENPO agrees to wait for JIC report on Tuensang fiasco

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KOHIMA, JUN 6 (NPN): Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) in a closed door meeting with the state cabinet led by chief minister Neiphiu Rio, Saturday agreed to wait for the outcome of the Judicial Inquiry Committee (JIC) report on the Tuensang fiasco. Interacting with section of media persons after the marathon meeti n g, E N P O p r e s i d e n t Kekongchim Yimchungru said they agreed, on the request of the state government, to wait for the report the JIC. H oweve r, h e s a i d ENPO had sought a written assurance from the government that there will be no extension for the committee to probe the matter, as was practised in the past. (Cont’d on p-8)

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Road projects affected due to lack of workforce

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DIMAPUR, JUN 6 (NPN): Nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, which led to massive reverse migration across the nation, has adversely affected construction projects across the country and Nagaland is no exception as the state now faces huge dearth of workforce. Like the rest of the country, major constructions in Nagaland came to a halt after nationwide lockdown came into effect. Though the centre permitted resumption of constructional work, the contractors are faced with new problem—lack of labourers. On June 5, Raj Bhavan Kohima Tweeted that Governor, RN Ravi, reviewed the work progress of projects undertaken by National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL). Governor regretted that the progress has “come to a near halt”. When contacted by Nagaland Post, Raj Bhavan sources confirmed that the governor reviewed all the NHIDCL highways projects in Nagaland. Sources said the state officials present at

the meeting included principal secretary home and Nagaland commissioner besides contractors. According to sources, the governor lamented that road projects were “limping because of no workforce”. It was learnt that workforce consisting of both skilled and unskilled had mostly gone back to their home states and were unlikely to return anytime soon. At the meeting, the governor was informed that machineries and construction materials were lying idle and contractors were unable to bring labourers from Assam as local workforce was not available. Governor had reportedly directed NHIDCL to publicise their workforce requirement and their wages in Nagaland media and also on their website. Sources said NHIDCL was prepared to even train some semiskilled local workforce at their cost. The requirement of workforce for all the projects in the state is about 1200 and Dimapur-Kohima four-lane alone required about 250, it was learnt.

Tax demand issue ‘amicably’ solved DIMAPUR, JUN 6 (NPN): Pertaining to the May 20, 2020 tax demand on TK Motors, the High Power Committee (HPC) representing GPRN/NSCN and Public Action Committee (PAC) representing all tribal hohos, Dimapur; Naga Women Hoho Dimapur; Chakhro Angami Kuda Union (CAKU) and Business Association of Nagas (BAN) held a meeting on June 3, 2020 and after a long discussion, both the parties have “mutually agreed and solved the case amicably.” At the meeting, the organisations also shared that the Naga public “desires for a solution as the delay was taking a huge toll and the public burden have become more unbearable.” A “mutual agreement” signed by advisor to collective leadership (HPC) Ke c h a n g u l i e A n g a m i ; PAC convenor Vekhosayi Nyekha; secretary PR & NGOs (HPC) Moa Walling; CAKU president Zelhou Ziekhrü and BAN president Vitho Zao stated that the meeting “concluded with a better understanding and agreed to be more people friendly.”

Over 500 lodged at Ganesh Nagar QC Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUN 6 (NPN): The state government on Saturday informed that the facilities/buildings at the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Ganesh Nagar, Dhansiripar under Dimapur district was now being used as a quarantine centre. Around 500 returnees have been lodged at Ganesh Nagar. It was learnt that some facilities/buildings inside the SEZ was reportedly given on lease to a private party. The issue was brought to light only after the government started to renovate the infrastructures to use it as a designated quarantine centre. Talking to media persons here, deputy chief minister Y. Patton, accompanied by principal secretary Home, Abhijit Sinha, said that the government was not aware of the MoU/agreement to lease the area to the private party. On the other hand,

QUARANTINE FACILITY RULES & REGULATIONS

Sinha said that even if it was leased, that does not stop the state government to use Ganesh Nagar as a quarantine centre. Police quarantine centre: The state cabinet during

its meeting Saturday decided to setup a “police quarantine centre” (detention centre) at Ganesh Nagar for those violating safety guidelines and QC rules, Patton stated. (See table- guidelines)

NDPP slams NPP’s ‘misinformation, personalized attacks’ Mkg: Ao MLAs donate TrueNat test machine DIMAPUR, JUN 6 (NPN): Reacting to National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland unit’s scathing attack on the state government through an open representation to chief minister, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive

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Party (NDPP) Saturday said the representation was “packed with negative criticism, misinformation and personalised attacks”, which it described was “totally unbecoming of a responsible political party”. NDPP said that the NPP, instead of appreciating the good works of all agencies working tirelessly for the people, had tried to politicise the pandemic crisis in the “most irresponsible manner”. It said that NPP leaders were “obviously unaware” of the various activities of the state government and the tremendous efforts being made by the government machineries. NDPP said it was a time to motivate and encourage each other and not try to gain cheap political mileage by making “unfounded allegations and making personalised attacks in irresponsible manner.”

NDPP asserted that the state cabinet and chief minister were consulting health experts, senior doctors and experienced administrators in overcoming the challenges. Describing NPP unit leaders as the “high flying leaders”, NDPP reminded them to understand that the present global situation was a crisis of many layers. “While it is a medical crisis, it is also a humanitarian and logistical emergency that touches so many unforeseen sectors,” NDPP said, adding that all those sectors needed to be approached with reasonability keeping in mind ground realities. NDPP advised NPP leaders to look inwards and self-introspect instead of making wild allegations, which had “no basis, nor any content.” Further, it urged NPP leaders to first consider if it was “ethically and morally right for the head

of educational institutions, especially schools, to be political activists, leave alone being political party leaders.” NDPP termed as “unfortunate” that certain leaders on one hand were running educational institutions, which mould young minds, and on the other hand, making polarising statements that were unfounded and unbecoming of responsible citizens. NDPP, therefore condemned and rejected the demand of NPP for the leadership of the PDA government to step down. It maintained that PDA government and its leaders were democratically mandated and were running the affairs of the State on the basis of people’s mandate “unlike the NPP in Nagaland, of which the less said the better.” NPP leaders in Nagaland, the party said needed to understand the grassroots and not be driven by social media posts of

“fake conmen and fugitives on the run who are afraid to legally face the law.” Asserting that consultations with stakeholders, engagements with tribal leaders and NGOs in decision making and collective responsibility had been the mantra of PDA government, the NDPP has, therefore, requested NPP leaders to refrain from its attempts of polarisation and make attempts to be better informed before “making a fool of themselves in the eyes of the public.” It affirmed that PDA government would not leave any stone unturned in its efforts to serve the people with commitment and dedication. NDPP said the party and the government trust that the people were intelligent enough not to be swayed by “few unmandated and highflying persons living in their own paradise.”

DIMAPUR, JUN 6 (NPN): Cutting across party lines, 11 Ao legislators-- 10 from Mokokchung and 1 from Dimapur, donated a TrueNat testing machine for Mokokchung district. With this Mokokchung district now has two TrueNat testing machines. In a tweet, Rural Development minister Metsubo Jamir said “All 11Ao legislators joined hands across party lines to contribute a TrueNat Covid 19 testing machine with capacity to test 48 samples at once, for the people of MKG.” T h e m a c h i n e wa s handed over DC Mokokchung in the presence of Ao Senden president. Meanwhile, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) had recently issued a revised guidelines for TrueNat, a comprehensive assay for screening and

(L) Metsubo Jamir handing over the TrueNat machine to DC Mokokchung, Limawapang Jamir. (Twitter)

testing for positive cases for Covid-19. As per the guidelines, all samples of Covid-19 suspect should be first tested by this assay, and later be subjected to confirmation by step 2. Step 2 is called RdRp

gene confirmation assay, and if the sample tests positive through this it must be considered as true positive. As for the negative samples, they must be considered as true negatives. No further testing is needed for them, it said. K Y M C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020

Returnees from Bengaluru and other states reach respective districts

DIMAPUR: Returnees from Bengaluru and other states have reached their respective districts on June 5 and 6. Mokokchung: ABAM rendered assistance to the government by welcoming 61 people from various locations of India to Impur quarantine centre on June 6 in the presence of ADC Mokokchung W. Manpai Phom, executive secretary, ABAM Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger, president ABAM Rev. Temsu S and dignitaries from administration and ABAM. A press release from ABAM stated that during his welcome address, Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger quoted Psalm 91 and said that there was no greater shelter that gave people rest, safety and assurance than the shelter of the Almighty God and therefore one must encounter Him by giving their efforts to be real beneficiaries of His matchless love and grace

during their stay at the quarantine centre. Further, he also encouraged the administration, medical team, locals of Impur and every individual involved in the endeavour not to get weary in doing good but to persevere and give their best. Earlier, Rev. Temsu S pronounced the invocation. ABAM called upon every believer to prayer unceasingly for their safety and for the safety of everyone involved in this great task. Longleng: Altogether 112 returnees including drivers have been quarantined in 7 quarantine centers under Longleng till June 6. According to DIPR report, the seven quarantine centers are Lempong Schools, RUSA boys hostel Yingli College, Yingli College, girls hostel (UGC) Yingli College, girls hostel (DUDA) Yingli College, Shamakok School (for drivers) and industries

Returnees welcomed at Impur quarantine centre by ABAM in collaboration with district administration.

staff quarter (for medical personnel) with a total capacity of 207 bed-wise. Out of the 112 returnees including 12 drivers, 60 from Bengaluru received on June 6 at Yingli College, Longleng while 14 returnees were sent for home quarantine after completion of 14 days in quarantine center and

other necessary medical investigations and testing was done for COVID-19. Out of 47 samples sent for testing in Kohima, 28 were reported negative while 19 are waiting for result. At present 98 returnees including drivers quarantined number wise are Lempong Schools 9, RUSA boys hostel Yingli

College 20, Yingli College 40, girls hostel (UGC) Yingli College 15, girls hostel (DUDA) Yingli College 7 and Shamakok School (for drivers) 7. Zunheboto: Zunheboto district received 166 returnees from Bengaluru in seven buses from Dimapur on June 6. According to DIPR report,

on their arrival they were segregated according to gender then transferred to their respective quarantine centres. Out of the 166 returnees, 35 females are quarantined at the Zunheboto cultural hall while the others are quarantined at Government Higher Secondary School 49, town hall 52 and Zunheboto Government College 30. Kiphire: Three Nagaland State Transport bus services carrying 56 Bengaluru returnees from Dimapur have reached Kiphire on June 6. Among the 56 returnees were 39 male and 17 female. For thermal screening they were taken to Helipad ground Kiphire, and were received by the district administration, police, medical department, organisations and Baptist pastors. President YTC in his short speech urged all the returnees to follow all the guidelines given to them while staying at the facility quarantine and

to cooperate with all the workers in the quarantine centres. After the registration and screening, all the returnees were deployed to the quarantine centre Zisaji Presidency College to spend a period of 14 days. Tuensang: Total of 85 returnees from Bengaluru reached Tuensang in four buses on June 6 and was screened at Sao Chang College quarantine centre. Till now a total of 17 returnees are at Chare quarantine facility, three at CBLT office, 58 at ITI Tuensang, 178 at Sao Chang College and six at St John Higher Secondary School QC. As of June 6, a total of 262 returnees are at quarantine facilities in Tuensang. Jalukie: Five buses carrying a total number of 99 Bengaluru returnees coming from Dimapur were received by the district administration of Peren along with medical staff, police personnel,

DPRO staff, JAC members and Baptist Pastor’s Fellowship, Jalukie town on June 5 at reception centre set up at GHSS ground, Jalukie. On their arrival, a short programme was organised by Baptist Pastor’s Fellowship, Jalukie town wherein a prayer was said by Rev. Sahingmak Newme. Do’s and dont’s to be followed at quarantine centre was briefed by Industries & Commerce Inspector, Alum Zeliang. After a short formal programme, the returnees underwent thermal screening and necessary details were recorded by the screening team. Food packs and gift packages were also distributed by the district administration and BBBP team. Thereafter, returnees were segregated where 64 male returnees were escorted to GHSS chapel hall and St. Xavier College auditorium hall quarantine centres and 35 female to GHSS facility quarantine centre.

Fire contained at Seiruzha,Chümoukedima CRF alleges gross violations KSON concludes tour of Kuki villages of right to life and security

DIMAPUR: Fire & Emergency Services team from Fire Station Chümoukedima contained fire outbreak at Seiruzha ward-8, Chumoukedima on June 6. A press release from Fire & Emergency Services, Kohima, deputy SP (F&ES) T. Shilu Jamir stated that, a quick response team was mobilised from

Fire Station Chumoukedima where two fire tenders along with sufficient equipments and fire personnel reached the spot and contained the fire within 35 minutes. The release stated that, one kitchen was completely razed down and kutcha houses were partially damaged during the inferno. Property worth

4 lakhs approximately was lost in the fire incident but no casualty was reported. Timely intervention prevented the fire from spreading to adjoining areas. The cause of fire is reportedly due to smoking of pork meat. The response team was led by duty commander ASI Thangpong Khiamniungan.

news in Brief DC Mon issue directives for shops: DC Mon, Thavaseelan K has issued the following directives for general information of all concerned. All shops/stores dealing in second hand clothes except super market complex will remain open from Monday to Friday at 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Guidelines for shops/stores dealing in second hand clothes located in the super market complex area are: All the shops/stores located on the right hand side of the main gate of super market complex will open on Monday and Wednesday and all the shops/stores located on the left hand side of the main gate of the super market complex will remain open on Tuesday and Thursday. The same series of roster shall continue till further orders. This order shall into force with effect from June 8. All the shop keepers are to mandatorily put mask and hand gloves and social distance to be maintained by the customers.

Preventive essentials provided to villagers

tricts of Nagaland.” Alleging that this was giving “an opportunity for corruptive politicians and bureaucrats to swarm over it in the pretext of collaborating the national programme for combating the COVID-19 pandemic”, the Civil Rights Forum stated that “the government is making the COVID-19 pandemic as a play-thing.” It also stated that, the blunder of sending the tested positive along with 16 negative returnees to Peren district testified the fact that the incident of Tuensang episode of May 25 “was of intentional negligence or willful ignorant on the part of Nagaland.” In this regard, the Civil Rights Forum urged the government to spell out the position clearly to public, failing which the forum shall be compelled “to probe into the matter and litigate under proper section of the Indian Penal Code in matter of negligence, disobedience and corruption.”

KSON executives in the meeting with Inbung villagers at community hall on June 2. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Kuki Students’ Organisation Nagaland (KSON) concluded its five-day tour of Kuki villages covering 17 villages under Peren district from May 29 to June 2, with a goal to spread awareness and sensitise the public on the issue of COVID-19. According to DIPR report, KSON along with the vil-

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OFFICE OF THE CHILLISO STUDENTS’ UNION B.P.O. THONOKNYU, TUENSANG-798612, NAGALAND

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more food crops, keeping in mind the current scenario. Further, the organisation thanked all those who had extended their support and believe that such collective efforts would continue to take place in dire times.

OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL WARD YOUTH UNION CHANGTONGYA TOWN

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We, the Medical Ward Youth Union Changtongya Town convey our heartiest congratulations to Miss ONENJUNGLA LONGKUMER, D/o Mr & Mrs. Tiamoa Longkumer for securing Distinction marks in 3 subjects and also subject topper position in English with 99% marks in the recently declared HSLC (NBSE) Examination 2020. We wish her a bright future in the years to come. The MWYU also convey our heartiest congratulations to all the other successful students in the recently declared HSLC and HSSLC examination 2020. IMTIYATET President (MWYU)

LANULEMLA General Secy. (MWYU)

MANGMETONG STUDENTS UNION MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND

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The office of the Chilliso Students’ Union would like to congratulate Miss Musim S Shukiang, D/o T. Shangchiu Shukiang for securing Top20 in the recently declared HSLC result and bringing laurels to the Village, Students’ community and tribe in general. The Union further wishes grand success in all her future endeavours. SANGTHING SUTHEM SHUKIANG President General Secretary

With immense pride and honour convey our heartiest congratulations to Dr. T. Temsu Imti on being promoted to the post of principal Yingli College Longleng and Mr Savio Visa on being promoted to the post of Deputy Director Employment and Skill Development Department. We wish that our Almighty God continue to bless both of you and your future endeavours. With Love Mrs O. Amongla, Children, Grandchildren and In-laws

lagers, youth and church leaders discussed strategies on how to run community quarantine centres instead of home quarantine as it was not practical for the villagers. Discussions and emphasis were also made on self-sustenance by growing

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Fire personnel dousing off fire at Seiuruzha, Chumoukedima.

DIMAPUR: Raising the issue of the “current chaotic and pathetic condition” of the government of Nagaland, the Civil Rights Forum (CRF) Peren district expressed the urgency to address the gross violations of right to life and security in the state. A press release from Civil Rights Forum Peren media cell stated that, the government of Nagaland is showing apathy towards the lives of the people and “is not prepared to combat the COVID-19 fight.” Despite sufficient allocations of funds from the centre for the purpose, the Civil Rights Forum Peren stated that, the position of the state in term of equipment of medical facilities, technical provisions, containment and experts and frontline workers were failing far from the urgent requirement. Pointing out that state policies and Standard of Operating Procedures (SOP) are not only a failure but violated by the government itself, the Civil Rights Forum was of the view that “Dimapur and Kohima quarantine centres turn-out to be confinement centre for all stranded returnees where COVID-19 are shared and distributed to all nook and corner dis-

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DIMAPUR: Nagaland Health Project (NHP) under Pfutsero and Chozuba block joined hands with the Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS) by providing free handmade face cloth mask to the aged persons, pregnant mothers, widows and poor household in Chesezu Nasa,Rukizu, Sekrezu and Phusachodu villages. A press release from, FD DPMU (NHP) Phek T Nyanbeni Jami stated K Y M C

that around 1000 facemask made from 100% cotton material which is washable was procured by the health committees at wholesale price. Altogether, thirty six communitized health committees are supported under Nagaland Health Project Intervention in Phek district which is supported by the World Bank and implemented by the directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland.

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Late Shetovi Kughuko Family Members.

The general public (Nagas) and the G.B of the Adivasi Tea Estate Gaon, Bor-Lengri extend our deep appreciation to Mr. K. Denis Yepthomi, President, Hardware Merchants Association Dimapur, Rev. Dr. Pughoto Aye, WSBAK, Western Sumi Hoho Dimapur Quarantine Center at LFI for kind contribution of essential commodities during this pandemic caused by COVID-19. We truly value your kind services and pray that God Almighty Bless you all. The following items were distributed on 4th June 2020. 1. Rice- 40 Bags 3. Potatoes- 4 Bags 2. Dal- 4 Bags 4. Salt- 2 Bags.

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Mr. Holuto Awomi G.B Adivasi Tea Estate Gaon Bor Lengri, Karbi Anglong, Assam

Ms. Temjenienla I. Imchen

Dr. I. Wati Imchen

Through this column, the Mangmetong Students Union (MSU) with immense pride and honor would like to extent our heartiest congratulations to; 1. Ms. Temjenienla I. Imchen, D/o Dr. R. Wapang Imchen for securing 13th position in the recently conducted HSLC Exam 2020. 2. Dr. I Wati Imchen, S/o Lt. Mr. Imo Imchen for being promoted to the post of Principal at Wongkhao Govt. College, Mon. The union further congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC and wishes them success in all the future endeavors. Sd/Sd/Imlikokba Jamir Benjonglemla Imchen President MSU Gen. Secy. MSU

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Elderly people receiving cloth mask and soap from ASHA Phusachodu village.

With immense pride and joy Late Shetovi Kughuko of Tuknasami Village would like to extend our profound gratitude to Miss Tolimi P Jimo, D/o Er. Phutoshe / Ikali Jimo (Kapo) for securing top 18th with 93.67% in the recently declared HSLC Examination from Northﬁeld, Khikha Kohima. Tolimi P Jimo is quite different since her childhood. She is obedient, loveable and God fearing child. Her childhood dream to become a theologian has greatly inspired her parents and other family members. We are extremely thankful to our Almighty God for blessing such children within the family of Late Shetovi Kughuko for having amazing personality and ambitious to work for god's glory. It is our sincere prayer and support for her to accomplish her future dreams through God's grace.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020

Reports of ‘World Environment Day’ from across state

DIMAPUR: Amidst the lockdown brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the “World Environment Day” was celebrated across the state with strict compliance to the government SOP. Various schools and government agencies observed the day with an objective to encourage awareness and action for the protection of environment on June 5 and 6 respectively.

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Dr. Kevizakie Rio along with SSN staff planting tree Cadet distributing recycled paper bags to vegetable Tenyiphe 2 VSU during the mass plantation drive on Students planting fruit tree saplings in the school saplings at DoSE premises. vendors in Kohima. the occasion of WED. campus on the occasion of WED.

NCCAF: Nagaland Community Conserved Areas Forum (NCCAF) undertook collection of green organic vegetables from the conserved areas, sponsored by the Nagaland Empowerment of People through Economic Development (NEPED) and presented to all the 11 (eleven) district HQs. A press release from NCCAF stated that, the venture was to share the blessings of the conserved areas and orchards with people who are quarantined and also to show solidarity with the frontline workers. SSN staff: Samagra Shiksha Nagaland (SSN) staff led by Dr. Kevizakie Rio, joint mission director conducted cleanliness drive at the directorate of School Education (DoSE) to mark WED. The staff planted flowers and fruit trees at directorate premises. DNKGHSS Kohima: Dr. Neilhouzhü Kire GHSS (DNKGHSS), Seikhazou, Kohima and Eco Club members carried out plantation of orange saplings and ornamental flowers in the school compound. School principal Dr. Bijano Murry and vice principal Rose Chishi Kenye

along with few students and staff of the school took part. School authority also directed students to carry out plantation of fruit trees and saplings in and around their respective homes. NCC, SJC Jakhama: NCC girls of St Joseph’s College (SJC) autonomous, Jakhama, under 1 Nagaland Girls’ Battalion NCC, NCC Group Kohima observed WED by donating and distributing 500 paper bags to green grocers and street vendors at PR Hill, IOC and Mhonkhola to promote eco-friendly environment and non-plastic products. A press release from Capt Regina Razousinuo stated that, the paper bags were upcycled by NCC girls and associate, NCC officer from old newspapers, magazines, calendars, etc available at their homes. Kohima Battalion: Kohima Battalion observed WED by planting 1750 saplings within Kohima military garrison. Inspector general, Assam Rifles (North) emphasised on the concept of reuse, reduce, renew and recycle for the environment and encouraged all to plant more trees.

AHSS: Faculty of Assisi Hr. Sec. School (AHSS) and colony members of Lake View Road Colony planted 154 saplings of Ashoka plant along the colony roads. The villagers further assured of nurturing the saplings. NEISSR: North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), Dimapur, Nagaland observed the day under the theme “Time for Nature” on June 5, with the initiatives taken up by the Student’s Council for Social Change (NEISSR). A press release from PRO NEISSR, Susan Kulnu stated that MSW students along with faculty members marked the day by planting tree saplings, vegetable, fruits and flowers. MSW students across 9 districts involved children and youth in their own villages in planting saplings. RJHSS: Ram Janaki Higher Secondary School (RJHSS), Dimapur observed WED on June 6. A press release from principal of the school stated that the staff

observed the occasion by planting trees and flowers in the school premises. Altogether, 30 saplings were planted. TVSU of Tenyiphe 2: With a contribution of 300 tree saplings from the Forest department, Dimapur, the Tenyiphe 2 Village Students Union (TVSU) along with its Tenyiphe 2 Youth Organisation (TYO) organised a mass plantation of the saplings. GVBS Dhansiripar: Gamadi Vidya Bharati School (GVBS), Dhandiripar students, teachers and alumni of GVBS, dhansiripar planted fruit plants in the school campus. Ghaspani Battalion: Ghaspani battalion conducted mass plantation drive involving troops and locals. As part of the novel initiative, 3000 saplings were planted in Medziphema town, Nihoku, Kukidolong, Chumukedima, Piphema and Zubza.

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Childline 1098 Mkg: Childline 1098 team, Mokokchung observed the day at the Care and Support Society office, Mokokchung. Winners of the Painting competition, for both the categories were announced and felicitated with certificates and cash prizes. Odichuba (18 years) and Aotila Mollier (15 years) were adjudged the first and second prize winners respectively, for 14-18 years category. Taochilong (13yrs) and Yarina (10 years) were adjudged first and second winners respectively for the under 13 category. Forest department also donated saplings to the Care and Support Society, Mokokchung. Mokokchung Battalion: Mokokchung battalion organised a tree plantation drive across Mokokchung and Longleng district under the theme “time for nature” with an aim to create awareness and invite action for PTCSU members planted around 200 trees and shrubs protection of our environment. The event was organised on WED at Phek. in collaboration with district forest office, Mokokchung Students with head teacher, Neikolo Khutso with wherein 1500 saplings were planted with local volunGMS Zapami: Government Middle School (GMS) saplings to be planted in the school compound. Zapami village and Eco Club under Phek district planted School children maintaining social distancing while teers present. fruit trees in the school compound participated by teachers planting the saplings. (NP) led by Neikolo Khutso head teacher and students. They Kiphire: Under the initiative of ADC, district misalso planted monkey bean tree and coffee in the school compound. Neikolo talked on the importance of tree sion authrority, SSA Kiphire, Achumba Sangtam, the plantation and urged the students take care of the trees day was observed on June 5 in Kiphire district, marked with planting of saplings by school children and cleaning planted by them. PTCSU: Phek Town Chakhesang Students’ Union of school areas with proper maintaining of SOP in all (PTCSU), observed WED at Phek town, by planting the schools. In all the schools the Eco Club in-charge around 200 trees and shrubs in different locations of Phek, took initiative in planting trees. ADC, DMA Kiphire stressed on the current global warming in the earth also adhering to social distancing protocol. UKSU: Upper Khomi Students Union (UKSU) and therefore he appeal all to plant trees and preserve undertook tree plantation along the ongoing construction forest so as to save the nature’s beautiful gift. He also appealed the students and teachers to protect and care of two lane road to mark WED on June 5. PSU: Porbami Students Union (PSU) organized tree for the sapling planted by them. (Correspondent) Kiphire Battalion: Kiphire Battalion marked the plantation drive commemorating WED. About 2500 tree saplings was planted by the union within the village sur- occasion with tree plantation drive. A total of 1600 saproundings from Vecüthe to peace camp by the two lane lings were planted in Kiphire town/village, Phelungre, UKSU members planting trees along the ongoing road (Pfutsero to Phek) leading to Porba, NRCM-KVK Pungro town/village, Mimi, Thongsonyu, Longmatre Students planting trees in the school campus as well construction of two lane road. link road. and Akhegwo villages. as in the road side during the programme.

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Students of GSS Shamator along with teaching staff and STPF during the campaign.

DFO Tuensang division: Divisional forest office (DFO), Tuensang organised an online essay and painting competition on the occasion at DFO Tuensang. The three best entries of essay and painting along with two consolation prizes from junior and senior category were selected. The prizes were given away by ADC Tuensang Ajit Verma and SDPO Tuensang Dr. Pritpal Verma. This was followed by plantation drive carried out by ADC Tuensang, SDPO Tuensang, DFO Tuensang and range officer, Tuensang. GSS Shamator: Government Primary School (GSS) GPS-B Shamator cleaned up weeds and planted saplings. According to DIPR report, the programme was initiated by school management committee (SMC) while teaching staff, Yanhokiu, president Shamator Town Public Forum (STPF) who is also chairman of the school SMC led the campaign along with teachers and senior students. Tuensang Battalion: Tuensang battalion conducted a mass plantation drive at battalion headquarters, Tuensang and COBs. To highlight the significance of the day, each personnel planted a sapling. Shamator Battalion: Shamator battalion conducted a mass plantation drive at all COBs and surrounding areas. Saplings of long life and fruit bearing trees were provided by forest department, Tuensang. Residents, to include children were also incorporated in the drive. 2000 saplings were planted at Shamator, Noklak, Dan/Pangsha, Wensoi, Langnyok and Choklangan. The battalion pledged to preserve the environment and biodiversity for future generation.

NSS volunteers along with faculty and staff at the plantation drive carried out at CVS&AH.

Police personnel participating at the programme initiated by ARC at Ahthibung.

College of Veterinary Sciences & AH Jalukie: National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers of College of Veterinary Sciences & AH (CVS&AH), CAU, Jalukie conducted plantation drive at college campus and was participated by faculty and staff. ARC: Ahthibung Region Club (ARC) created awareness by planting trees and spreading the message to give time for nature. A press release from ARC vice president Ngahneithem Kuki stated that, Assam Rifles Ahthibung Camp, GHS Ahthibung, Police Station and town authorities of Ahthibung town also participated.

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Longleng: Schools observed the day by organising a short programme and also planting trees in the school campus as well as on the road. A press release Zunheboto Battalion: Zunheboto battalion organised a wide-spread campaign from DEO Longleng, B. Watisangla Aier stated that, to plant trees. The aim of the plantation drive was to promote awareness about altogether around 1500 saplings were planted by the the importance of trees towards maintaining biological diversity. 1800 saplings school students, youth, Eco Club members and teachers were planted. under district education department Longleng.

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‘NE states emerged as role model in tackling COVID-19’

New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI): Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said the Northeastern region has emerged as a role model in more ways than one, especially in tackling the coronavirus pandemic. Releasing a book on the achievements of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) in the first year of the Modi government’s second term, Singh said the region achieved successes in many areas due to the priority and patronage received from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government in the last six years. “After emerging as a successful model for development in the last six years, the region has also become a role model in corona management and again by reverting back to normal working conditions, it has presented a model for the entire country to emulate the same,” he said. The minister congratulated the DoNER team for achieving 100 per cent expenditure during 2019-20 and said there has been a significant progress in terms of road, rail and air connectivity, helping facilitate

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the movement of goods and people not only across the region but also across the country. Since March, the region has received more than 400 tonnes of air cargo supply, apart from parcel facilities, he said. Singh said bamboo will get a special impetus in post-COVID-19 era and the region will witness young entrepreneurs making a mark in different fields. The minister said the last one year has seen significant development in infrastructure, energy and other sectors in the Northeast. Under government policy of earmarking at least 10 per cent of Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) for development of NER,

Assam reports 81 new cases of COVID-19; total rises to 2,324

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G u wa h at i , J u n 6 (PTI): Assam reported 81 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, taking the total tally in the state to 2,324, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The fresh patients, among whom were four had returned to the state recently by air, were reported from 11 districts with Hojai detecting the highest 40 cases, he said. Nine cases were reported from Dhemaji, seven each from Barpeta and Nagaon, four from Biswanath, three from Sonitpur, two each from Karbi Anglong and Tinsukia, and one each from Morigaon, Dibrugarh and Lakhimpur. In all, 70 people who returned to the state by air since flight operations resumed on May 25 have

tested positive. Among them were 30 people who came back from Kuwait. There are 1,808 active cases in the state at present while 509 people have been discharged from hospitals after recovery, four have died and three migrated to other states, Sarma said. The minister also visited the Sivasagar Civil Hospital to take stock of the situation, future preparedness and seek inputs from doctors and medical staff. The number of cases in the state has seen a steep rise after inter-state movement began on May 4, with over 2,000 COVID-19 positive cases detected since then. Sample testing facilities in the state have been increased and the Assam government’s aim now was to reduce institutional quarantine, increase home isolation and further ramp up testing, Sarma said. Assam has so far tested 1,33,029 samples for COVID-19 in seven state-run labs and some at outsourced facilities, the Health and Family Welfare Department said in its daily bulletin.

Rs 53,374 crore were provided to NE states at Revised Estimate (RE) stage by 55 non-exempt departments. The railways allocated of Rs 4,745 crore in addition to GBS. The allocation under 10 per cent GBS has been rising sharply reflecting the focus of the Prime Minister on the Northeast, Singh said. He said some of the major projects which have been approved, started or completed in the last one year in the NER and significant achievements of the Ministry of DoNER include approval at a cost of Rs 9,265 crore Indradhanush Gas Grid Project to lay a 1,656 km-long North East Gas Pipeline Grid covering all eight states, the beginning of the work on Greenfield Hollongi airport for capital connectivity to Arunachal Pradesh. The project with an estimated cost of Rs 955.67 crore is likely to be completed by December, 2022. The railways has also completed Belonia-Sabroom (39.12 km) Railwayline for providing easy access to Southern Tripura and Chattogram Port in Bangladesh, he said.

IMPHAL, JUN 6: Faced with medical health-care staff shortages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Manipur government is processing the recruitment of doctors and nurses. State health minister L Jayentakumar on Saturday admitted that the present strength of the state health department and the available medical equipment were not sufficient to fight the pandemic. “Considering the need of the hour, we are going to recruit 300 doctors and 106 nurses. Cabinet has approved the recruitment of the doctors and nurses,” the health minister said. The health minister was talking to reporters during his visit to quarantine centres in Senapati and Kangpokpi districts. For the recruitment of 106 staff nurses, the minister added the processes for the recruitment had already started under the National Health Mission but was left

pending due to the current scenario. The processes will be completed as soon as possible, he asserted. Sensing an impending worse scenario, the minister said, once the recruitment process is completed, it will atleast mend the shortage of health-care staff to some extent. Though no locally transmitted COVID-19 case has been reported till date, except that of a nurse on duty at an isolated ward of a district hospital, positive cases of the deadly disease among returnees are increasing daily. The state has 143 patients infected by the virus with 91 active cases till the time of filing this report. Acknowledging the inconveniences faced in testing COVID-19, the state health department has decided to launch a Mobile Testing Kit and to be implemented at the earliest, the minister said. “This initiative will at-least reduce the time and work taken in procuring the samples. This will be very helpful especially to those

Central team visits quarantine centres in Assam Guwahati, Jun 5 (PTI): A three-member central team, which is on a week-long visit to Assam, on Friday held discussions with the chief secretary over the COVID-19 situation in the state. The team, which arrived on Thursday, visited the Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital (MMCH) and quarantine centre at Sarusajai sports complex in the city. It had a detailed discussion with senior officials for an understanding of the COVID-19 situation in the state, an official release said. “The team arrived on June 4 and at first visited the screening and sampling centre at Kiranshree Grand Hotel, followed by the microbiology lab at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). “It will subsequently visit various districts of the state to assess the COVID preparedness... the team will brief the state and will give their necessary feedback,” the release said. Assam reported 38 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, taking the total number of people testing positive in the state to 2,153.

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GANGTOK, JUN 6 (AGENCIES): Sikkim reported four more cases of COVID-19 on Saturday evening, taking the total tally to seven in the state, reports East Mojo. Of the four new patients, one is a nephew of the second positive case. He is a Delhi returnee and was stayinngg in the Mining quarantine facility. He had since been shifted to Farmer's Hostel quarantine facility in Sokeythang near STNM Hospital. However, since he was in contact with 27 others, all their samples will be tested on Sunday. The patient is a 21-year old youth from Namdok in East Sikkim. The second new case is a Maharashtra returnee, identified as a 22-year-old male, who was a contact of the third positive patient of Sikkim. He had mild fever and seemed symtomatic. He was previously taking treatment for typhoid in Mumbai, and the same has been ruled out by STNM so far and taken as COVID positive.

IMPHAL, Jun 6: The fate of seven Congress MLAs defected to BJP hangs in uncertainty as the tribunal of Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly on Saturday dismissed miscellaneous objection plea filed by the MLAs facing disqualification. The Speaker’s tribunal dismissed the miscellaneous objection plea filed by the seven MLAs on the ground that the applications filed by them did not have any merit. The Speaker’s tribunal heard the miscellaneous objection plea filed by the respondents (seven MLAs), submitted today against the petitioners’ application for disqualification of them. The respondent MLAs (Defected MLAs facing the disqualification cases) are Oinam Lukhoi, Ksh Biren, Paonam Brojen, Sanasam Biramani, Ngamthang Haokip, Ginsuanhau and Y Surchandra. As many as 15 petitions filed by sitting Congress MLAs against the seven defected MLAs were

in need of COVID test in the hill areas,” the minister hoped. The present capacity of COVID-19 testing in the state per day was above 1000 but this did not fulfil the testing of the actual influx of homecoming passengers, the minister disclosed. “The state government is making efforts to increase the testing capacity more that of the current limit,” the minister added. He observed that the novel coronavirus has its peculiarity of changing its strand and said that “it requires for us to obey the norms given by the WHO, ICMR and health experts.” He suggested to everyone to stay healthy and maintain cleanliness while urging the public to abide by the SoPs issued from time to time by the state. During the visit to take stock of the preventive measures being taken up in the two districts, the minister who led a ministerial team had a discussion with the CSOs of Senapati district.

48 new COVID-19 cases in Tripura; tally reaches 695 Agartala, Jun 6 (PTI): At least 48 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Tripura on Friday, taking the state’s total coronavirus tally to 695, officials said. Among them, 173 have “recovered” and were released from hospital. Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb in a tweet said, “48 people found COVID-19 positive in Tripura out of 1,026 samples tested. All of them have travel history. Stay safe, follow the Govt norms”. Earlier, Law Minister Ratan Lal Nath told reporters that Tripura’s recovery was remarkable. He said the state government has engaged doctors of Tripura Medical College and Dr. B R Ambedkar Teaching Hospital to treat coronavirus patients besides doctors of G Pant hospital. According to the latest reports, 23,291 of the 36,902 people put under quarantine have been discharged after completing their 14 days observation period.

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Assam OIL well blowout : weather hampers work Guwahati, Jun 6 (PTI): Poor weather condition on Saturday hampered work to control gas flowing uncontrollably from a well blowout of the Oil India Limited’s (OIL) at Baghjan in Assam’s Tinsukia district, officials said. Gas is flowing uncontrollably from the well blowout since May 27, they said. “Poor weather condition is hampering the work progress for removal of equipment from well plinth and development of approach road for removing equipment from the site”, according to a statement issued by the company. Associated condensates coming out with the gas are water sprayed and collected in a pond near the well site itself and utmost care has been taken to arrest condensate spillage to surrounding areas. A Bund has been created around the well site to prevent the contaminated water runoff to surrounding and nearby water body. Arrangement for collection of required quantity of water from the river source was in progress but the job has been hampered due to certain difficulties. Considering the current wind direction in the water reservoir and pump area, civil work for alter-

Manipur speaker dismisses plea by7 rebel Cong MLAs

Sikkim: 4 more COVID-19 positive cases

Manipur to recruit of 300 doctors, 106 nurses to fight COVID-19

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pending with the tribunal of the Speaker for pronouncing the final verdict. After hearing both the counsels of the petitioners and the respondents, the Speaker’s tribunal today dismissed the plea on various grounds. The Congress MLAs filed the disqualification cases under 10th Schedule of Indian Constitution, popularly known as Antidefection Law against their seven colleagues who were currently supporting the BJPled coalition government. The tribunal had already reserved its judgement after hearing the preliminary objections by Speaker’s tribunal on May 8 last, without fixing any date to pronounce the judgment in the backdrop of prevailing situation arising out of COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s hearing came up close to the heel after the high Court of Manipur reserved the judgment for miscellaneous cases seeking restrain of seven MLAs facing disqualification from entering the state Assembly complex on Friday (June 5) till June 8 (Monday).

Poor weather condition is hampering the work progress for removal of equipment from well plinth. nate water reservoir and placement of pumps is in progress, the statement added. OIL has engaged local fishermen with boats to identify oil spill, if any, in Maguri Matapung Beel so that immediate remedial

Ved Marwah, former Governor and ex-Delhi top cop, dies in Goa

Panaji, Jun 6 (PTI): Ved Marwah, former Delhi police commissioner who later served as governor of Mizoram, Manipur and Jharkhand died in Goa on Friday. He was 87. He breathed his last at a private hospital in Mapusa town in North Goa district, acting Director General of Police (DGP) of Goa Jaspal Singh said. Marwah was admitted to the hospital almost three weeks back after he suffered a fall at his residence in Goa. “ H e p a s s e d aw ay around 7.30 pm on Friday,” Singh said. Marwah lived with his family at Siolim village in North Goa, he said. “He was a very illustrious police officer, who headed the force when terrorism was at its peak. He led the battle against terrorism,” the DGP said. The former top cop’s body was cremated on Saturday afternoon in the presence of family members. Marwah had served as the gover nor of

Grasshoppers on devouring spree in West Khasi Hills

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Shillong, June 6: Swarms of grasshoppers, which have suddenly and seemingly descended from nowhere are wreaking havoc by voraciously feasting on plant leaves of economic value in a remote village in Meghalaya’s West Khasi Hills district, an official said on Saturday. A team of State government officials from the Department of Agriculture and Horticulture and an entomologist from the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) for North Eastern Hill Region visited Nongthymmai, Tyngkor village to take stock of the situation. “It is not a locust that has descended on the plants but immature grasshoppers which are still in a feeding stage and are devouring bamboo leaves, banana leaves and broomstick leaves,” District Horticulture Officer of West Khasi Hills, W. Marbaniang said. He said swarms of grasshoppers were first discovered by the land owners

action may be taken up as required. Meanwhile, a Guwahati based firm has been lined up for bio-remediation of oil spill in the area The company also claimed that there is no report of any serious health issues

due to the blowout. A section of the local media had claimed that four persons have died in Natun Gaon (a nearby village) possibly due to pollution from the blowout. “No human life has been lost due to release of natural gas, crude oil spillage or condensate in OILs operations in all these years”, the company said. There is 24/7 para medical staff at the relief camps and doctors are constantly addressing the health issues of the local people staying in the relief camps or visiting the mobile health camps in the relief camps. OIL has requested Tinsukia Deputy Commissioner to investigate the matter so that the real cause of the deaths could be ascertained, the statement added. On May 27, a major blowout took place at a producing gas well of OIL at Baghjan, next to Dibru Saikhowa National Park, forcing the administration to evacuate thousands of people living nearby due to spouting of natural gas and condensate droplets. Meanwhile, the arrival of the three experts from the Singapore-based Alert Disaster Control has been delayed due to formalities related to COVID-19 pandemic.

on Friday when they went to clear the forest. “At present, the grasshoppers are concentrating approximately in five hectares of land but they are not concentrating in the particular area alone,” Marbaniang said. The horticulture officer said that the Indian Council of Agriculture Research has collected samples of the grasshoppers for further examination. “This is the first time that we have seen such an insect in our area. We don’t know where it came from but it is scary to see them in large numbers eating away plants,” Nestorius Lyngkhoi of the Nongthymmai said. When asked Marbaniang as to what has caused the sudden grasshopper infestation, he said, “We are still ascertaining the reason and one of the reasons could be due to climate change.” State Agriculture Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh said that a team has been rushed to the affected village to spray insecticide and issuing alerts as swarms of grasshoppers are descending.

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Manipur(1999- 2003), Mizoram (2000-2001) and Jharkhand (2003-2004). He was the police commissioner of Delhi from 1985-88 and served as the third director general of the elite National Security Guard from 198890. He was also adviser to the governor in Jammu and Kashmir and Bihar. Marwah had penned a book “Uncivil Wars: Pathology of Terrorism in India”. He was also on the governing council of the Asian Academy Of Film And Television. Former Chief Election Commissioner of India S Y Quraishi expressed grief over Marwah’s death. “I am shocked to know that Shri Ved Marwah former CP Delhi passed on.

He was once my boss as JS Women’s Development, the best I ever had. He was President @StStephensClg Alumni Assn. I was VP wth him. Pray for peace for his soul. @CafeSSC,” Quraishi said in a tweet. The Goa DGP’s official Twitter handle said, “We are deeply saddened at the loss of a great leader of the police force. Sh. Ved Marwah, IPS led the force from the front through difficult times and served as a Governor to 3 states. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. @goacm.” DGP Singh also took to Twitter to pay tributes to the former cop, recalling his leadership as Delhi police commissioner in the aftermath of 1984 anti-Sikh riots. “A dynamic and honest personality, extremely sensitive to the public, a cop with a heart, Sh Ved Marwah, IPS was like a rock that weathered many storms. In the aftermath of the 1984 riots, he led Delhi Police through some of its most testing times.

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India and China agree to resolve dispute peacefully senior military leaders from both sides hold talks

NEW DELHI, JUN 6 (AGENCIES): India and China agreed on Friday to resolve a dispute over their shared border in the Ladakh region through diplomatic channels, the Indian foreign affairs ministry said in a statement. The statement came a day before top generals of the two countries are due to meet near the site of their border standoff to try and find a way to de-escalate the situation. Indian officials said both sides would first focus on getting both the Indian army and the People’s Liberation Army to pull back additional troops and equipment deployed in the area. Soldiers from both sides have been camped out in the Galwan Valley in the high-altitude Ladakh region, accusing each other of trespassing over the disputed border, the trigger of a brief but bloody war in 1962. Senior officials of the two countries held a video conference and agreed

Photo of Chinese and Indian armies at the Indo-China border for representation.

that “the two sides should handle their differences through peaceful discussion” and should not allow them to become disputes, the foreign affairs ministry statement said. In Beijing, Geng Shuang, a spokesman of China’s foreign affairs ministry, told reporters that the overall situation in the China-India border areas was currently “stable and controllable.” While maintaining c l o s e c o m mu n i c a t i o n

through diplomatic and military channels, both sides are working to “properly resolve relevant issues,” the spokesman said, according to the statement posted on China’s foreign affairs ministry website. Both sides recalled the consensus reached by their two leaders that peaceful, stable and balanced relations between India and China would be positive for stability in the current global situation, the Indian statement said.

Rahul shares graphs, says this is what ‘failed lockdown looks like’ NEW DELHI, JUN 6 (PTI): Questioning the government’s lockdown strategy to counter COVID-19, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi compared India’s disease graph to other countries to say this is “what a failed lockdown looks like”. Gandhi, who had earlier said that India is the only country to have relaxed the lockdown when COVID-19 cases are rising, also shared graphs of Spain, Germany, Italy and the UK, which had shown a decline in cases after the lockdowns. “This is what a failed lockdown looks like,” he said on Twitter, while taking a swipe at the government. The former Congress president had earlier too termed the lockdown in India as “failed” which has not helped see a decline in cases. India has seen a steady rise in the number of cases ever since the lockdown has been relaxed since June 1. India saw a record single-day jump of 9,851 coronavirus cases and 273 deaths on Friday, pushing the nationwide infection tally to 2,26,770 and the death toll to 6,348, according to the Union health ministry.

Rahul Gandhi (File)

India stood seventh among the nations worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic after the US, Brazil, Russia, the UK, Spain and Italy. Gandhi had earlier said that if the government functions haphazardly and takes ad-hoc measures during the non-lockdown period, the country will face a second wave of coronavirus which will be “extremely devastating”. “We want to ask the government, what is their strategy as far as India’s opening up is concerned and what precautions they are going to take, how are they thinking and how they are going to support the migrants and our states?” he had asked earlier.

IIT-Hyderabad develop low-cost test kit that detect COVID in 20 minutes

NEW DELHI, JUN 6 (PTI): A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad claims to have developed a firstof-its kind COVID-19 test kit that can deliver results within 20 minutes. The researchers claimed that the alternative test method is not based on the Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) -- the method currently being used for COVID-19 testing. The test kit has been developed at a cost of Rs 550 and it can be reduced to up to Rs 350 when taken to mass production, they said. While a patent has been filed for the test kit, the team has conducted clinical trials at ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Hyderabad and sought an approval from the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR). “We have developed a COVID-19 testing kit which can deliver the results in 20 minutes for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. The uniqueness of this test kit is that it functions sans the Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR),” Shiv Govind

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Singh, the professor at IITHyderabad’s Electrical Engineering department, told PTI. “The low-cost test kit is easy to carry around and tests can be done at point of care. The testing method used is an alternative to the currently used method. We identified a unique sequence of conserved regions of COVID-19 genome,” Singh, who led the three-member team, said. IIT-Hyderabad is the second academic institution in the country to come up with a testing kit for novel coronavirus. IIT-Delhi became the first academic institute to have obtained the ICMR approval for a real-time PCR-

based diagnostic assay. It had claimed that the current testing methods available were “probebased” while the one developed by its students was a “probe-free” method, which reduces the testing cost without compromising on accuracy. India on Saturday went past Italy to become the sixth worst-hit nation by COVID19, with the country registering a record single-day spike of 9,887 cases which pushed the nationwide tally to 2,36,657. The country’s death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 6,642, with a record increase of 294 deaths in the last 24 hours till Saturday 8 am.

Muslims from India undertaking Haj FIR against Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for alleged Covid violation this year seems unlikely: Sources

NEW DELHI, JUN 6 (PTI): With the coronavirus pandemic showing no signs of abating, it seems unlikely that Muslims from India will be able to undertake the Haj pilgrimage this year, sources said on Saturday. However, they said the government will take a final decision on the matter only after Saudi Arabia makes its position on hosting the pilgrimage clear. A circular issued by the Haj Committee of India on Friday said only a few weeks are left for the preparatory work in India for Haj 2020, yet the Saudi authorities have not communicated any further development regarding the pilgrimage. “In view of the several inquiries received and concerns expressed over uncertainty over Haj 2020, it has been decided by the Haj Committee of India that, those pilgrims who desire to cancel their Haj journey this year, their 100 per cent amount paid so far will be refunded without any deductions,” the circular issued by Haj Committee of India CEO Maqsood Ahmed Khan said. “Coronavirus cases are increasing in Saudi Arabia and two lakh people have to

Piyush’s mother Chandrakanta Goyal passes away

Chandrakanta Goyal (File)

MUMBAI, JUN 6 (IANS): Former BJP leader Chandrakanta Goyal - who was the mother of Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, passed away here on Saturday morning. She was 88. Goyal shared the news of his mother’s demise with a touching social media post. “My revered mother, who always guided me with her love and affection, has passed away this morning. She spent her entire life serving and also inspired us to spend our lives to serve. May God grant her place at his feet. Om Shanti,” Goyal said in the tweet. Chandrakanta Goyal, a 3-time MLA from Matunga in Mumbai, was the widow of senior BJP leader, the late Ved Prakash Goyal, who was the shipping minister in Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s cabinet. The Goyal family has long been associated with the Jan Sangh and the BJP, and their son Piyush is a Railway Minister in PM Narendra Modi’s government.

go from here. We had made preparations, but now there is very little time left. We are waiting for an official word from Saudi Arabia,” a top source told PTI. In response to a question, the source said, “This time, it is unlikely that people will be able to undertake Haj from India.” Uncertainty has been looming large over this year’s Haj in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and though Saudi Arabia has not made a decision on whether the annual pilgrimage will be held or not, it did ask Muslims to delay their bookings till there is more clarity. The bilateral annual Haj 2020 agreement between India and Saudi Arabia was signed last December. In 2020, a total of 2 lakh Indian Muslims were expected to perform Haj. Over 95,000 COVID-19 cases and more than 600 deaths have been reported in Saudi Arabia due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University data. Some countries have decided not to send their people for Haj this time. The most prominent among these is Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population in the world.

NEW DELHI, JUN 6 (AGENCIES): The Delhi government has filed an FIR against the medical superintendent of Sir Ganga Ram hospital under IPC section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) for allegedly violating directions issued under Epidemic Disease Act, Covid-19 regulations. The FIR has been filed on the basis of a complaint by the deputy secretary (health) Amit Kumar Pamasi against the MS of the hospital. As per the complaint, the hospital was allegedly not using RT PCR app while collecting Covid samples, which is “mandatory”. “The CDMO cum mission director central has mentioned that Sir Ganga Ram Hospital is still not using RT PCR app even till June 3, which is a clear vio-

Will accept Khalistan if govt offers it: Akal Takht Jathedar

AMRITSAR, JUN 6 (PTI): The Sikh community will accept Khalistan, a separate state for Sikhs, if the government offers it, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh said on Saturday. The Jathedar (head priest) of Akal Takht (the highest temporal seat of Sikhs) was talking to the media here on the 36th anniversary of Operation Bluestar, which was carried out in 1984 to flush out heavilyarmed terrorists holed up in the Golden Temple. Asked if the demand for Khalistan was justified, Singh said, “If we get it, then what else do we need?” “If the Government of India offers us, then we will accept it,” he noted. “Which Sikh in the world does not

Giani Harpreet Singh (File)

want it?” Singh added. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Gobind Singh Longowal also endorsed the views of the Akal Takht jathedar and said if Khalistan is given to the community, it would be acceptable to Sikhs. To a question on pro-

Khalistan slogans raised at the Golden Temple complex, Harpreet Singh said, “There was nothing wrong in it. But they should have done it after the conclusion of the religious programme which was in progress at the Akal Takht.” Earlier in the day, pro-Khalistan slogans were raised in the premises of the Golden Temple here to mark the 36th anniversary of Operation Bluestar. Around a hundred Sikh activists led by Imaan Singh Mann, son of President of Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) and former MP Simranjit Singh Mann, raised pro-Khalistan slogans at the Akal Takht in the premises of the Golden Temple on Saturday.

TN caps COVID treatment charges in pvt hospitals at Rs 15,000 per day in ICUs

CHENNAI, JUN 6 (PTI): The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday capped the charges for COVID-19 treatment in private hospitals at Rs 15,000 per day in Intensive Care Units across the state and announced that no fee over and above the fixed slab can be claimed from patients. In private sector hospitals, the per day charges for treatment in ICUs shall not exceed Rs 15,000 and in general wards, for asymptomatic people and those with mild symptoms, the maximum is Rs 7,500, Health Minister C Vijayabaskar said in an official release. “CM K Palaniswami has ordered the ceiling for COVID-19 treatment charges,” the Minister said. For the purpose of fixing upper limit

on rates, hospitals have been categorised based on factors like amenities and for the first two levels of Grade A1 and A2 hospitals, the maximum allowable per day fee in general ward and ICU are Rs 7,500 and Rs 15,000 respectively. In the next two levels of hospitals that fall under Grade A3 and A4, the ceiling for charges per day in general ward and the ICU are Rs 5,000 and Rs 15,000. Following patients’ complaints of exorbitant fee in private hospitals for COVID-19 treatment and media reports over the issue, a panel headed by Health Secretary Beela Rajesh submitted a report to the government on permissible charges for private hospitals, the release said.

lation of directions issued under Epidemic Disease Covid-19 Regulation 2020 Act,” the FIR stated. Delhi Police confirmed that the FIR had been filed. The hospital’s lab is among the six which have been issued show-cause notices by the state government for allegedly flouting ICMR guidelines for testing. The 675-bed hospital has been recently converted into a Covid facility and is supposed to set aside 80% beds for coronavirus patients. On June 3, the department of health issued an order to the hospital to stop testing RT PCR samples for Covid-19 with immediate effect after it was found that the hospital was allegedly not using the RT PCR app. The hospital was asked to explain why “they have not started sample collection

A view of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi.

via RT PCR app” within two days. To streamline the testing process, the Union Health Ministry had

launched a dedicated RTPCR mobile-based app for labs to fill the data at the point of sample collection. Following the directives,

Delhi had made it mandatory for all lab collection and testing centres to download the app from May 8.

OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 181 Dimapur, SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020

Missteps over COVID challenge

n May 27, there was a huge uproar across Nagaland, when the first case of a stranded returnee who was tested positive for COVID-19, was allowed to travel along with others to Tuensang by a bus even before the test result was confirmed. For the state government which is battling the onslaught of one of the worst and most challenging of crisis, it was a big embarrassment. Following the outpouring of rage, in response, the government set up a judicial inquiry committee to ascertain the facts and circumstances that led to such a blunder. The incident should have made the authorities learn a bitter lesson and ensure that in future such missteps did not recur. However, this was not to be when again in a similar instance on June 4 a female returnee who was also tested positive for COVID-19 was sent along with others in a bus to Jalukie. Whether these were conscious or unconscious acts is yet to be ascertained but nevertheless they only served to confirm the worst suspicions that the state government , when faced with real challenges has proved it was yet to be on a high level of preparedness in containing the rampaging COVID-19 pandemic. These two incidents are not only blunders but very costly ones too because they have also exposed others to the risk of contacting the virus during the journey. Perhaps other co-passengers were unaware that one of them was COVID-19 positive and may have made contact in some way or the other. COVID-19 is highly dangerous and very contagious as an infected person can infect multiple people at a time and each of them in turn, can also infect multiple people all within a very short span of time. This is how COVID-19 has become the world’s most dangerous virus which has spread to 213 countries and territories across the world. The efforts of the state government to contain COVID-19 has also served many lessons for those in power and in high government positions. The magnitude of the pandemic has severely challenged the ability of the state in providing the required manpower, equipments and infrastructure to meet the demands. Nagaland is not the only state which is battling not only spread of COVID-19 but also bureaucratic missteps and confusion. The priority of the government is not only about purchase of equipments but also involves assessing whether it has the required number of medical doctors, nurses, frontline workers and volunteers. The planning involves two components- a panel of qualified scientists( epidemiologists, virologists, pulmonologists, physicians etc) and bureaucrats involved in providing necessary medical equipments, quarantine facilities and manpower etc. The health care system is under severe stress due to insufficient number of doctors and nurses. Even those manning various quarantine centres are also overworked. The public rose to the occasion by donating protective equipments and food. There are reports that some inmates in quarantines are creating problems and for which the staff are finding it very difficult to handle. Leaving aside the issue of inferior quality of protective equipments or ventilators, what is most worrisome, is that medical teams are over worked, stressed out but compelled to work under very difficult conditions. The government is trying its best but unfortunately, it has to battle not only the virus but its inability to get its act together at such a crucial time.

DailyDevotion “Work Out” What God “Works in” You

…work out your own salvation…for it is God who works in you… —Philippians 2:12-13 Your will agrees with God, but in your flesh there is a nature that renders you powerless to do what you know you ought to do. When the Lord initially comes in contact with our conscience, the first thing our conscience does is awaken our will, and our will always agrees with God. Yet you say, “But I don’t know if my will is in agreement with God.” Look to Jesus and you will find that your will and your conscience are in agreement with Him every time. What causes you to say “I will not obey” is something less deep and penetrating than your will. It is perversity or stubbornness, and they are never in agreement with God. The most profound thing in a person is his will, not sin. The will is the essential element in God’s creation of human beings— sin is a perverse nature which entered into people. In someone who has been born again, the source of the will is Almighty God. “…for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” With focused attention and great care, you have to “work out” what God “works in” you— not work to accomplish or earn “your own salvation,” but work it out so you will exhibit the evidence of a life based with determined, unshakable faith on the complete and perfect redemption of the Lord. As you do this, you do not bring an opposing will up against God’s will— God’s will is your will. Your natural choices will be in accordance with God’s will, and living this life will be as natural as breathing. Stubbornness is an unintelligent barrier, refusing enlightenment and blocking its flow. The only thing to do with this barrier of stubbornness is to blow it up with “dynamite,” and the “dynamite” is obedience to the Holy Spirit. Do I believe that Almighty God is the Source of my will? God not only expects me to do His will, but He is in me to do it.

Quotes

Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity, or registering wrongs. ~ Charlotte Bronte

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020

Post-mortem

Fewer doctors, nurses, beds bogue healthcare HR amid pandemic

hortage of infrastructure has posed a major problem for healthcare in India in the face of corona virus pandemic. It has disrupted the normal health services delivery system forcing hospitals and doctors to improvise emergency plans daily, even as they remain uncertain how bad the crisis will get.The challenge is medical and financial — but also political.So far, India looks pretty mild compared to the rest of the world. However, the strain on healthcare providers is clearly visible. How long overworked medical staffdoctors, nurses, and other paramedical- will be able to perform? Despite acute shortage of doctors and nurses India is tackling Coronavirus epidemic better than many advanced countries. An analysis of medical infrastructure and other data show that country has an estimated 0.7 hospital beds per 1,000 people – a ratio that is one of the lowest in Asia. India has 1.7 nurses per 1,000 population, 43%

less than the World Health Organisation norm (3 per 1,000). India has fewer hospital beds and doctors per 1,000 people than prescribed norms. This shortage is acute in states like Bihar, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan due to uneven ruralurban distribution. To fight the expanding outbreak, the country is relying on a medical system that is overburdened even in normal times. The arrival of a pandemic: Though India has experience of tackling epidemic like smallpox, SARS virus, Dengu fever, Malaria but this one is different. All the previous ones were confined to certain geographical areas and the cure was known. Certain steps do not solve problems. Invoking Essential Services Management Act (ESMA) against nurses for complaining about inadequate supply of masks and personal protective equipment(PPE) is not a solution. Doctors and health workers testing positive of

Appeal to govt of Nagaland in regard to June 3 incident

he Tuensang incident which has alarmed our state recently, was not enough for the government, in another case a person with the COVID 19 Positive case was sent to Jalukie, Peren district BY MISTAKENLY as claimed by the District surveillance officer Dimapur, in the local daily paper. We were shocked to learn about the incident and reminded the concern authorities that, there is no such room for the word MISTAKENLY AND REGRET putting the whole community’s lives at risk at this juncture. This is a complete failure on the part of the official incharge. While acknowledging the effort and duties of all the frontline workers, we are saddened to know some of the authorities not following the revised SOP as given by the government. We also questioned our Honourable Chief Minister of how such incident can occur under his observation. As published on local daily paper on June 2 with the heading “CM TO HEAD NEW HPC ON COVID- 19”. We the Zeliang community in particular and Nagas in general were hoping for justice to be done to the public under your supervision but unfortunately under your watch on June 3 one person, whose result was awaited was sent to Jalukie with 16 other passengers and were placed under quarantine only to learn later that one person from that group has got positive case. This has not only put the person who had tested positive at risk but the incident has also given high chances of spreading the virus to the maximum people during their journey. As Dimapur based citizen, we know the limitation we are facing in accommodating all our brothers and sisters coming from different states, and therefore we are not against the government or any officials for sending the returnees to their respective district from wherever they have come if they are tested negative but clearly without the test result in hand, sending of any person to any districts is violation of the revised SOP as declared by the government. So we the concerned citizen through the local daily paper, asked the High Powered Committee (HPC) to immediately take a stern action on the people responsible for the incident. And at the same time we ask the HPC to immediately come up openly in the press conference about the incident and take up the necessary action as per the Law on the official responsible for the June 3 incident. With the limited capacity and equipments in Peren district, the frontline workers will also have to undergo tremendous pressure to work with the patient, for which we demand the authority to provide all the necessary medical equipments to all the frontline workers without any further delay in the above mentioned district. Heikim Meru and Kedinlung Newmai, Dimapur

Covid 19 and patients misbehaving with nurses, female doctors and medical staff and above all violent attacks on health workers during field survey as witnessed in Indore (Madhya Pradesh) are concerns. These incidents call for an efficient HR management for safety and well-being of healthcare providers. The healthcare providers need answers how to face the problems. During crisis the HR teams are called upon to redeploy employees, either temporarily or permanently, set expectations for communication and response times, and define clear roles for each member of these teams. Any outbreak strikes directly at the most valuable asset — employees — and could last for months, so at the very least, an impact analysis becomes essential. It needs pinpoint functions impacted directly by “surge” activities that increase during an outbreak. For this building operational resilience by bolstering bench strength in critical areas is crucial.

workshops should be held to keep them prepared for using personal protective equipment and availability of prophylactic medications. Health-care workers want to be heard before they are in the midst of a crisis. Appropriate communication: Communication is essential when preparing for avirus pandemic and any other public health disaster. The HR department needs to roll out appropriate communication about the Dos and Don’ts of Coronavirus. During a pandemic, actions taken willingly by the hospital staff in response to accurate, scientific information will reduce contagion and suffering. They should be also facilitated to communicate with their family members. Emotional support: During epidemic, hospital staff is tensed. Quoting rules and instilling fearing will not yield desired results. The HR need to empower the staff rather than criticise, judge and deplete them further. They have to be motivated to adapt. The top priority

for HRin healthcare during a pandemic is to put ‘employees’ first and care about their needs. The support staff in hospitals such as house-keeping, ward attendants, paramedical may not be able to provide advanced treatment support, but their role in identification of cases, contact tracing, quarantine and isolation monitoring, and referrals would prove significant. Their preparedness would depend on their training. India's healthcare system is inadequate to provide quality infrastructure and manpower to millions of its citizens is well known. What the COVID-19 pandemic has done is to bring a sense of urgency to fix it.What we need is true reform of our healthcareservices. This is a long-term project that extends wellbeyond the lifetime of the present Corona pandemic. (The author is a Senior H.R. Executive, with Narayana Health Group India, Bengaluru. Email: akshayw@hotmail.com) Akshay Gathia

The cutting of Nagaland’s melon

asing of lockdown and allowing stranded people back to their respective states created apprehensions about the contract and community spread of coronavirus. Of late, netizens have come across a watermelon meme warning if we cut open the green rind of the watermelon, we could see the fleshy red. The meme was perfect in foreseeing what is happening in many Indian states, including Nagaland. When the COVID-19 pandemics is raging out of control throughout the world, Nagaland had enjoyed green zone status. With the rest of the country, Nagaland enforced strict lockdown measures to help prevent contracting the virus from outside of the state.Also, to address the problem of stranded people from Nagaland in other parts of the country, the Government of Nagaland (GoN) has promised to credit a meagre amount of money into their accounts. But anticipating mass exodus, GoN again offered ten thousand seemingly as bait to stranded Nagas, who wish to

Impact on the healthcare system: Nurses and doctors may be able to work extended shifts for a week or two, but prolonged duties can reduce their performance. Some ICU patients may be moved to other units, and some medical or surgical procedures could be postponed. But most cases that require ICU care, such as strokes and heart attacks, would not wait. A practical protocol offering a real solution to the problems of providing care to all to face a pandemic has to be planned. The health-care system will experience critical shortages of pharmaceuticals of all types to treat secondary infections and complications. The workers have to be told to choose the priorities as per exigencies. As the number of cases rise and healthcare system staggers, healthcare service providers are worried about short supply of PPE or safety against misbehaving patients. They are worried about the potential work disruptions to their own work more than their physical safety. Periodic training

remain in their respective places. But it did not attract many. So, GoN has to bring its citizens home from different red, orange, and green zones. On the fateful day of May 22, a Shramik Special train from Chennai landed at Dimapur and as many as 1477returnees (as reported in the Morung Express) disembarked their special train. Unfortunately with its arrival, the greenrind of the Nagaland’s melon started to crack and peel exposing the fleshyred. The cutting of Nagaland’s melon has thus started. More are on the way, manyhave already tested positive coronavirus, and many will be contracted.And, the logic of easing lockdown when the positive cases show a rising graph is something like darkness that disorientates people. Owing to its lackadaisical approach in combating the pandemics, the government of the day in Nagaland has attracted widespread criticism. It has left no option for the government than to walka difficult tightrope. But we should also understand

that it is not only Nagaland which is struggling but the entire world is: the US, the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain, too have to bend to the COVID 19 and still far from recovering. Increase in criticism at this stage would be counterproductive. However, people in public life must always be open to criticism and the people must also offer constructive criticism. COVID19 unleashes a crisis of gargantuan proportion. Government alone cannot stem the tide of this crisis. Therefore, if the Nagas think that they are sane human beings, it is the time to act like one; it is the time to shoulder the collective responsibility; and, it is also the time to think what we can do to thwart the spread of the pandemics. One thing that amazes many in the blogosphere is the despicable behavior of some inmates at quarantines. From day one, some of them had launched a vituperative attack concerning food provided to themat quarantines through social media. Bet that many frontline workers are risk-

ing their lives and working round the clock to give comfort to the returnees. Consider thousands of people in the mainland India,who are walking on foot without food and water; thousands of people are dying due to hunger, but our Naga brothers and sisters, though not comfortable as they like, are quarantined with available basic amenities. Remember, the whole world is under siege by COVID 19 pandemic. People living in their own homes are no better than yours- they too are fighting the same enemy. If you think you have an iota of human heart, dare to say thank you for bringing you home alive. Nagaland is no greener now. The virus is with us today. So, the crux of the matter is to contain the ‘community spread.’ In this regard, the best thing that we should do is to change the lifestyle by following three simple things: social distancing, masking andpersonalhygiene. Everyone knows it, butnobody does it. That is the problem, not the virus. Senkatoshi, Dimapur

SCHADENFREUDE

chadenfreude a German word, is a word which describe the pleasure people derive from the misfortunes of other people. Every person experiences schadenfreude, but it is our culture, morals, religion, values and education which determines how openly we enjoy the pleasure that the misery of others give us. The plight faced by the Nagas returning to Nagaland has once again exhibited that we are an uncultured, immoral, irreligious, valueless and uneducated bunch of monkeys in suits; who openly revel in the misfortunes of our fellow Nagas. We have embraced hypocrisy as a way of life in our open acceptance of corruption in all walks of life. We turn a blind eye to the fact that it is corruption which has stolen the jobs and opportunities of the people of Nagaland who have been forced to work in mainland India. That our returnees, instead of choosing the easy way out by joining our numerous cease fire “freedom fighting” outfits, had opted to seek a living outside Nagaland; that their departure left us with more land, more resources and more money for us to enjoy; that their remittances to their family members pumped money into our economy. But I do not expect Naga frogs in wells to understand this, what I expect them to understand is that the Government of Nagaland had no idea of the number of its citizens studying and making a living outside its borders, nor did it understand that it would have to bring them all back. Taking the pandemic as a joke, the following happened:1. Hotels and resorts were notified as quarantine centres, so that they could keep making money, inspite of the lockdown. 2. No proper quarantine centres were prepared, despite the fact that over 18,000 stranded people of Nagaland had applied for aid, indicating the potential number of returnees. 3. No one thought of the fact that quarantined people had to be fed. 4. P.P.E.s of questionable quality, from questionable firms were ordered at exorbitant prices. 5. No efforts were made to set up any Bio Safety Laboratory, and it was only because of the untiring efforts of our Honourable Governor, Mr. R.N. Ravi that the level 2 and 3 labs reached Nagaland.

As a result, we have hotels being run as fraudulent quarantine centres, overcrowded quarantine centres, with the number of infections rising on a daily basis, people being fed food fit only for pigs, front line health care workers risking infection and a long wait for test results, while undiscovered carriers are infecting the healthy around them. All this is a fault of the greed of a few in Government. It is the government’s sole responsibility to take care of its citizens through good and especially bad times. The churches who are assuming responsibility for some quarantine centres, may think they are doing God’s Work, but I accuse them of trying to patch the holes which expose governmental corruption, ineptitude and gross negligence of its people. With the above in mind, I ask all of you who keep saying that the quarantined people are complaining too much, that they should eat, without complaint, whatever is served them and that they should be grateful that we have accepted them back in Nagaland:1. Why shouldn’t they complain? Are they asking you to house them, cook or pay for their food? They are citizens of Nagaland and have equal rights to all its resources, including the funds that the centre gives Nagaland. They have the right to complain about any grievance on any matter in any way they choose to do so; which includes the right to complain when being fed sub standard food. 2. Do you own Nagaland that you have the right to accept or reject any indigenous person from leaving or returning Nagaland? I have come to the conclusion that there are two groups of Nagas who complain about the complaints of the quarantined. The first group are those who are directly or indirectly profiting from the with holding of funds to properly house and feed the quarantined. The second group is worse, they revel in the miseries of the quarantined. Their schadenfreude is caused by many factors, the main cause being Envy, they are jealous because they think that all returnees:1. Had the courage to seek greener pastures. 2. Had the freedom to enjoy the the ambience and development of the cities. 3. Had the freedom to spend whatever

they earned in any manner they pleased. 4. Lived a life free from our false morality and the gossiping tongues of colony aunties and frustrated men, old and young. So, when the returnees complain about anything, instead of questioning what the government has done and how much it has spent, and on what? They enjoy the sufferings of the quarantined. All their envy seems to be avenged by this mistreatment, and how they gloat in their minds when saying, “Don’t complain! Be grateful for what you are getting!” Every person has a right to complain, even animals show displeasure when mistreated. Only slaves don’t complain, in asking people not to complain, you exhibit your slave mentality and seek to enforce that servility in the minds of others. Keep complaining, for complaints are an expression of our demand for our rightful dues. God Save Nagaland Kahuto Chishi Sumi, Akukau, Hevishe Village, Khaghaboto Range, Dimapur, (Kahuto107@gmail.com)

Reader’s Post

Extend last date of online admission Sir,

In the wake of online admissions going on for various courses, I would like to humbly request the head of schools and colleges in Nagaland to kindly extend the last date of online admission and submission till inter-district vehicular movement is relaxed by the government. Since many students have already gone back to their respective villages and as some of the remote villages do not have internet facilities, and there are many who do not own smart phones/laptops for filling up various admission forms. Therefore it is my humble request to kindly consider for the welfare of the students. Pukho L Khiamniungan

Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020

COVID not ‘exploded’ in India but risk remains: Ryan Amit Shah’s Bihar rally nothing

UNITED NATIONS, JUN 6 (PTI): The coronavirus disease has not “exploded” in India, but the risk of that happening remains as the country moves towards unlocking its nationwide lockdown that was imposed in March to contain the COVID-19, according to a top WHO expert. WHO Health Emergencies Programme Executive Director Michael Ryan on Friday said the doubling time of the coronavirus cases in India is about three weeks at this stage. “So the direction of travel of the epidemic is not exponential but it is still growing,” he said, adding that the impact of the pandemic is different in different parts of India and varies between urban and rural settings. “In South Asia, not just in India but in Bangladesh and...in Pakistan, other countries in South Asia, with large dense populations, the disease has not exploded. But there is always the risk of that happening,” Ryan said in Geneva. He stressed that as the disease generates and creates a foothold in communities, it can accelerate at any

Michael Ryan (File)

time as has been seen in a number of settings. Ryan noted that measures taken in India such as the nationwide lockdown have had an impact in slowing transmission but the risk of an increase in cases looms as the country opens up. “The measures taken in India certainly had an impact in dampening transmission and as India, as in other large countries, open up and as people begin to move again, there’s always a risk of the disease bouncing back up,” he said. He added that there are specific issues in India regarding the large amount of migration, the dense populations in the urban environment and the fact that many workers have no choice but to go to work

every day. India went past Italy to become the sixth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic. India saw a record single-day jump of 9,887 coronavirus cases and 294 deaths on Saturday, pushing the nationwide infection tally to 2,36,657 and the death toll to 6,642, according to the health ministry. The lockdown in India, was first clamped on March 25 and spanned for 21 days, while the second phase of the curbs began on April 15 and stretched for 19 days till May 3. The third phase of the lockdown was in effect for 14 days and ended on May 17. The fourth phase ended on May 31. The country had registered 512 coronavirus infection cases till March 24.

The nation-wide lockdown in containment zones will continue till June 30 in India but extensive relaxations in a phased manner from June 8 are listed in the Union Home Ministry’s fresh guidelines on tackling the COVID-19 pandemic issued last week. WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan said the over 200,000 current coronavirus cases in India, a country of over 1.3 billion people, “look big but for a country of this size, it’s still modest.” She stressed that it is important for India to keep track of the growth rate, the doubling time of the virus and to make sure that that number doesn’t get worse. She said that India is a “heterogeneous and huge country” with very densely populated cities and much lower density in some rural areas and varying health systems in different states and these offer challenges to the control of COVID-19. Swaminathan added that as the lockdown and restrictions are lifted, it must be ensured that all precautions are taken by people. “We’ve been making this point repeatedly that

really if you want behaviour change at a large level, people need to understand the rationale for asking them to do certain things (such as) wearing masks,” she said. In many urban areas in India, it’s impossible to maintain physical distancing, she said adding that it then becomes very important for people to wear appropriate face coverings when they are out, in office settings, in public transport and educational institutions. “As some states are thinking about opening, every institution, organisation, industry and sector needs to think about what are the measures that need to be put in place before you can allow a functioning and it may never be back to normal.” She said that in many professions working from home can be encouraged but in several jobs, people have to go to work and in such cases measures must be put in place that allow people to protect themselves and others. “I think communication and behaviour change is a very large part of this whole exercise,” she added.

but ‘political vulturism’: Tejashwi

NEW DELHI, JUN 6 (PTI): A day ahead of Amit Shah’s virtual rally to sound BJP’s poll bugle in Bihar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday said electioneering amidst the coronavirus crisis in the country is nothing but “political vulturism”, and alleged that the saffron party was only interested in electoral victory even at the cost of human lives. The Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly also accused the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government of meting out “step-motherly” treatment to migrant labourers and asserted that this would be a major issue in the assembly polls slated for later this year. In an interview to PTI, Yadav said he is hopeful that all like-minded parties who are driven by the same ideology of pro-constitutional supremacy and pro-poor would come under one umbrella and fight the “divisive and a failed government of 15 years” in the state. He also dismissed reports of cracks in the opposition alliance, saying that having “contrarian views” is healthy for any democracy. His remarks come a

who may prefer to listen to the speech on the social networking site. O n p a r ty ’s ‘ G a r i b Adhikar Diwas’ event, Yadav had tweeted that in this calamity, the government has kept the plate of farmers and labourers empty, so in retaliation to their insensitivity, on June 7, RJD will awaken the government by beating “thalis-katoras (plates-bowls)”. The RJD campaign is reminiscent of Prime Minister Narender Modi’s call to the people to beat ‘thalis’ in honour of corona warriors on the day of Janata curfew on March 22. “This virtual election rally (of the BJP) amidst the crisis of the century that has crippled the health infrastructure, and spread of the disease has reached community level in the state, speaks volumes about the priorities of the BJP,” Yadav said. “Electioneering at this juncture is nothing but political vulturism. Rather than helping the poor, needy and migrants, they want to win elections even at the cost of human lives,” the former Bihar deputy chief minister said.

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day before the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is set to observe ‘’Garib Adhikar Diwas’’ that was announced to counter Shah’s rally on June 7 in which the Home Minister will address the people of the state through video conferencing and Facebook live, given the COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. The BJP will sound the poll bugle in Bihar with the virtual rally by the Union minister and party’s senior leader Shah who will address the people of the state through video conference and Facebook live, state BJP president Sanjay Jaiswal said, adding the party has set a target of roping in “at least one lakh people across the 243 assembly segments in Bihar” for the event, besides those

SpiceJet’s step ladder crashes into Ahead of RS polls, K’taka govt faces internal dissent IndiGo aircraft wing in Mumbai Congress wary

SpiceJet step ladder that crashed into IndiGo aircraft.

MUMBAI, JUN 6 (PTI): An IndiGo aircraft parked at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) here was hit by a step ladder of rival carrier SpiceJet amid strong winds, an official said. The wing and engine cowling of the aircraft suffered some damage in the incident, a spokesperson of Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) said in a statement. Due to partial operations, a sizeable number of

aircraft are grounded at airports across the country. IndiGo said SpiceJet’s step ladder got detached from its parked position and hit its parked aircraft. The incident, which took place Saturday morning, is being probed by the authorities. “Unpredictable cyclonic storms engulfing India have posed a huge challenge for unattended aircraft parked across airports. Due to strong winds, VT-IHN of IndiGo was hit by a lad-

der of SpiceJet at Mumbai, (causing) some damage to wings and engine cowling,” the MIAL spokesperson said. “This incident occurred at Mumbai airport early this morning. A step ladder belonging to SpiceJet got detached from its parked position and damaged a stationary aircraft belonging to IndiGo,” the IndiGo spokesperson said. The incident is under investigation by relevant authorities, the spokesperson added. SpiceJet said its step ladder was well secured and with chocks in place. “On June 6, a SpiceJet step ladder was parked on stand C87 (where one of our aircraft VT-SLA was parked) at the Mumbai airport. On stand C86, an IndiGo aircraft was parked. Both aircraft were not in service at that time,” a SpiceJet spokesperson said in a statement.

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BENGALURU, JUN 5 (PTI/AGENCIES): The BS Yediyurappa government in Karnataka, which already has its hands full with the COVID-19 crisis, is now having to deal with the possibility of dissidence from some BJP MLAs. The crisis began after former chief minister Siddaramaiah tweeted, “Many disgruntled BJP lawmakers have met me and, of course, expressed their displeasure.” He was further quoted as saying to reporters, “It is true that there is dissidence within the BJP and it will continue. We will not involve ourselves in anything related to it, if the government falls on its own, lets see then.” Siddaramaiah also took potshots at Yediyurap-

pa over accusations over his son BY Vijayendra’s interference in the administration. He further alleged, “People say Vijayendra is working as an unconstitutional chief minister, we are not saying it. Yediyurappa is the chief minister only for name’s sake, it is Vijayendra who clears things.” Ahead of Rajya Sabha polls, Karnataka govt faces internal dissent, but Congress wary of fishing in troubled waters The former chief minister’s claims come a week after BJP leader and eight-time MLA Umesh Katti held a meeting with over 20 north Karnataka MLAs. According to Deccan Chronicle, Umesh Katti was deprived of a ministerial berth, and so, he has sought a Rajya Sabha berth for his brother Ramesh Katti. After the meeting, Katti is said to have met Yediyurappa on 28 May at his official residence.

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During the meeting with Yediyurappa, Katti is said to have put pressure on the Karnataka chief minister to consider his brother for the Rajya Sabha, but claimed that the meeting of legislators was a casual one over meals. The meeting of the 20 MLAs also triggered reports in a section of media that the chief minister would hold a meeting with a few legislators, apparently to placate them, a claim rejected by Yediyurappa. “I have noticed reports being aired by some news channels that I have convened an emergency meeting with a

Amul Twitter account blocked after ad targeted China “Amul girl campaign is on since last 55 years, and our mascot generally talks about topical subjects, reflecting the mood of the nation in a funny way,” Sodhi said. “When our advertising agency shared this ad on the night of June 4, they learnt through a forward that our Twitter account was blocked. When we requested Twitter for re-activation, the account was restored,” he said. “When we learnt about this, we asked for clarification. We do not know why this disruption occurred. We have not yet received any official message from Twitter

Delhi Police files FIR against journalist Vinod Dua on BJP leader’s complaint

on this,” he said. Meanwhile, #Amul began to trend on Twitter with thousands of users coming out in the company’s support and accusing the microblogging platform of a bias against India. “Fantastic by @Amul_ Coop. The dragon and their slaves got scared that they restricted the account. Imagine when our Army will be knocking Chinese doors,” said Twitter user Raj. “Shocking @Twitter briefly restricted Amul account because of the post calling to boycott Chinese products. We Indians standwith our company’s across India,” tweeted Parth Shah.

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told PTI. As suspense continues over BJP’s pick for Rajya Sabha polls, some within the party expect names to come directly from the central leadership. While there does seem to be a storm brewing in the saffron party, it is not clear whether the Congress intends to make an attempt at destabilising the state government. A part of the reason could be the disquiet in its own camp over the post of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief. On 11 March, DK Shivakumar was named as KPCC chief and he claims to have been discharging the duties of his post since then. However, his official takeover of the party reins in the state has been postponed two times. The New Indian Express quoted a Congress leader as saying that it is best not to disrupt the Yediyurappa government as of now.

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AHMEDABAD, JUN 6 (PTI): The Twitter account of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, owner of the Amul brand, was blocked briefly after it posted a cartoon apparently calling for a boycott of Chinese products. GCMMF Managing Director R S Sodhi said that Twitter blocked its handle @Amul_Coop after its advertising agency posted a cartoon featuring its mascot `Amul girl’ with the caption “Exit the Dragon?” on Thursday night. In the bottom right corner, the advertisement had the words “Amul Made in India”. The cartoon appeared

few legislators. It is far from truth. I would like to clarify that I have not convened any such meeting,” he had tweeted on 29 May. Four Rajya Sabha seats represented by Rajeev Gowda and BK Hariprasad of the Congress, Prabhakar Kore of the BJP and D Kupendra Reddy of the JD(S) will fall vacant on 25 June with their retirement. While Congress has fielded Mallikarjun Kharge as its candidate, the BJP and JD(S) are yet to finalise their candidates or strategy for the four Rajya Sabha seats from the state that will go to the polls on 19 June. The last date for filing nominations is 9 June. With 117 members (including Speaker), BJP can ensure an easy victory in two of the four seats. The party is scheduled to hold its core committee meeting on Saturday, where they are likely to discuss names and convey them to the central leadership, sources

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NEW DELHI, JUN 6 (AGENCIES): The Delhi police has registered an FIR against senior journalist Vinod Dua for allegedly “making statements conducing to public mischief ” on the complaint of BJP spokesperson Naveen Kumar. In his complaint to the Crime Branch, Kumar accused Dua of “spreading fake news” through “The Vinod Dua Show” on YouTube. Delhi Police files FIR against journalist Vinod Dua on BJP leaders complaint; scribe accused of misreporting on February

riotsFile image of Vinod Dua. Twitter@vinoddua7 Dua said, “I have not yet been contacted by the police. I cannot react to it at this point.” Dua was also accused by Kumar of “misreporting” on the Delhi communal violence and stating that the “central government had done nothing to stop the violence”. Kumar has alleged that Dua had called the prime minister “toothless”. “The journalist Mr Vinod Dua has blatantly lied or has misinformed his viewers about the series of events.

There are also a series of old instances where bizarre and unfounded allegations have been made against the government, police and political leaders. The reporting’s full of false content misleading context...(sic)” Kumar said in his complaint. A case has been registered under IPC sections 290 (punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for) and 505 (statements conducing to public mischief) and 505(2) (statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes), police said.

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New Delhi, Jun 6 (IANS): The strategic disinvestment roadmap of the government may get a makeover this year with plan to undertake sale of sick and loss making companies by dividing their operations into core and noncore and calling bids from investors in packages. Under the plan, which is still being finalised by the disinvestment department Dipam, non-core assets including land and buildings of several weaker PSUs may be handed over to specialised state-run agencies for redevelopment to realise higher value or for sale through a bidding process. The core asset, including plant and machinery, could be sold separately in packages or effort would be made to put it to use by another PSUs willing to revive operations. The changes in strategic disinvestment plan is being considered to maximise value from the sale of sick and loss-making public sector undertakings (PSUs) that failed to generate suitable investor in the initial round of bidding. Sources said govern-

ment is looking at the staterun developers such as NBCC (India) Ltd to carry on the work of redevelopment of land and buildings of sick PSUs on payment of a fee. The redevelopment work could include determining the current land use and its suitability for industrial, manufacturing or some other purposes. The Centre had framed guidelines on closure of loss-making companies in 2016, under which a land management agency (LMA) was to be appointed by the administrative ministry or the CPSE’s board to assist in disposal of land. This work could be taken up by agencies such as NBCC to help better the prospects of sale of sick PSUs. Several sick PSUs are sitting on huge tracts of land that have the potential for providing huge gains after redevelopment and commercial sale. One such example is Indian Drug and Pharmaceuticals Ltd (IDPL) Company that is sitting on 834-acre of prime land in Rishikesh. Scooters India is another PSU having prime land near UP

state capital of Lucknow. “The land of a few sick PSUs could be commercially utilised by other cash-rich PSUs for their expansion plants or other activities. This PSUs-led disinvestment plan for sick units would work best,” said another government official. The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) has drawn up plan for strategic sale in over 30 PSUs, including Air India, Air India subsidiary AIATSL, BEML, Scooters India, Bharat Pumps Compressors, and Bhadraw ati, Salem and Durgapur units of steel major SAIL. The new measure to rope in agencies like NBCC will help some of these entities to get overall higher valuations as their operations would be restructured between core and non-core activities and then put up for sale, in some cases after redevelopment of land or other assets for commercial use. Government is also looking at using some of the land with sick PSUs for building affordable housing projects.

ENPO agrees to wait for JIC... (From p-1) Kekongchim said ENPO was firm on its demand to punish the erring officials as per the JIC recommendation. He said ENPO had sought Governor’s intervention as the government, instead of taking action on the three-day ultimatum served on May 28, went ahead to constituted the JIC. Kekongchim clarified that the issue had nothing to do with politics or tribal lines or for that matter even if any erring officials were from ENPO area, the same action should be

initiated. When asked whether ENPO had accepted the apology tendered by the chief minister and chief secretary during the last meeting, the president maintained that they had accepted the apology however he said “but in this matter apology alone does not work because if this kind of mistake continues even in the future, where shall we land”. He said any action against erring officials will be a lesson for all to be more careful in future. Kekongchim however warned that if the JIC report was not satisfactory,

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Mumbai, Jun 6 (PTI): The country’s foreign exchange reserves surged USD 3.43 billion to a fresh alltime high of USD 493.48 billion for the week ended May 29 on a handsome accretion of the core currency assets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said. The reserves, which are counted as a key strength as the country faces the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, had risen by USD 3 billion to an all-time high of USD 490.044 billion in the previous week. During the week ended May 29, foreign currency assets, a major component of the overall reserves, increased by USD 3.50 billion to USD 455.21 billion, data from the RBI showed. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. Total value of the gold reserves continued to decline and were at 32.682 billion, lower by USD 97 million as compared with the previous week, the central bank said.

nounced that the Centre would invest more than Rs one lakh crore in the next three to four years to increase the country’s coal production and to augment facilities for its off-take and transportation. He said steps were being taken to reduce the import of coal. He was speaking at the virtual inauguration of Western Coal Field’s (WCL) one underground mine in Adasa-Nagpur in Maharashtra and two underground mines in Sharda and Dhankasa in Madhya Pradesh with a total capital expenditure of Rs 849 crore. Joshi said that 75 to 80 per cent of the country’s electricity is generated using coal. He said the Coal India Ltd (CIL) has been given the specific target of one billion tonnes of production by 2023-24 and for that 60 new coal blocks have been allotted to it. “The CIL has coal reserves of about (next) 100 years. We are investing a huge amount of money... more than Rs one lakh crore in the next three to four years for coal production, coal off-take and transpor-

Need to capitalise banks for financing ease: RBI

N EW D ELHI , J u n 6 (Agencies): Admitting that the economy took a much bigger hit than anticipated, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India harped on the need to ensure easier financing to revive it after the lockdown is lifted by capitalising banks, minutes of its meeting released on Friday revealed. “Given the enormity of a collapse in demand, the need is to move ahead full throttle to ease financing conditions further so as to revive consumption and revitalize investment. Since banks are the key players in financing consumption and investment, it is also impera-

tive that they remain adequately capitalised,” RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said. Das added that the key challenge for monetary policy at this stage is to revive domestic demand to avoid any harmful effect on income and employment in the short run and potential growth over the medium term. Other members felt that to be able to do so, banks must remain adequately capitalised. “For monetary policy actions to transmit fully to the credit market, it is important that banks remain well capitalised,” RBI’s executive director and new MPC member Janak Raj said.

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tation. We will come out with the details after taking guidelines from and holding consultations with prime minister,” he said. “Unfortunately, despite India having five largest coal reserves in the world, we imported 200 to 240 million tonnes of coal in 2019-20 as the international prices were also down. Some other factors were also involved in it. But the overall import is continually increasing,” the Union Coal Minister lamented. He said that even if the CIL produces one billion tonnes in 2023-24 as per the target, there will be a shortfall. “Keeping that in mind,

we have recently announced commercial coal mining and its terms and conditions are very industry-friendly,” Joshi added. He said steps were being taken for coal gasification. “A feasibility report has been prepared and the tender process is underway,” he said. Similarly, steps will be taken for improving the quality of coal, he said, adding that under ‘’Atmanibhar Bharat Abhiyan’’ many new policy decisions are being introduced, like removal of end use restriction. Besides, 20 per cent rebate in royalty will be given to private players if they experiment in coal gasifica-

tion, he said. Joshi said that in the next one month, the government would announce auction of 50 to 60 per cent mines of other minerals. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, his Madhya Pradesh counterpart Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union minister Nitin Gadkari also attended the ceremony. During his address, Gadkari emphasized the need to improve the quality of coal, reduce the import of coal, and suggested that steps be taken for coal gasification and utilisation of sand left after mining for affordable houses, among other things.

COVID-19: India now 5th worst-hit nation

NEW DELHI, JUN 6 (PTI): India raced past Spain on Saturday to become the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after a record spike in cases for four consecutive days pushed total infections to over 2,43,733, according to the Johns Hopkins University data. In less than 24 hours, India surpassed Italy and then Spain to reach the grim milestone. Now, only the US, Brazil, Russia and the UK are ahead of it. Spain so far has recorded 2,41,310 cases, according to the university data. According to the Union

Health Ministry, India registered a record single-day spike of 9,887 cases and 294 deaths by Saturday 8 am, pushing the tally to 2,36,657 and the death toll to 6,642. The country registered over 9,000 cases for the third day in a row. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 1,15,942. A total of 1,14,073 people have recovered with 4,611 COVID-19 patients having been cured in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said. “Thus, around 48.20 per cent patients have recovered so far,” a senior ministry official said. The total

Non-food credit shrinks Rs 1.76L cr despite credit push New Delhi, Jun 6 (Agencies): Outstanding non-food credit in the banking system fell 1.7%, or by Rs.1.76 lakh crore, between March 27 and May 22 to Rs 101.44 lakh crore, shows data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). While there had been a Rs 1.68-lakh crore fall in loans outstanding even in the comparable period a year ago, the drop this year stands out in the light of the credit overdrive launched by the government and the loan moratorium which has resulted in a fall in repayments. The ministry of finance said earlier this week that state-owned banks alone have sanctioned loans worth Rs 10,361.75 crore under the 100% emergency credit line guarantee scheme (ECLGS) to small enterprises. Bankers say that while credit is being sanctioned to businesses, their utilisation remains limited at a time when restrictions on movement are only just beginning to ease and there is existing inventory to be cleared. In other words, there is little demand for credit even as banks are flooded with liquidity. The latest data shows deposits growing 10.66% year-on-year (y-o-y) to Rs 138.3 lakh crore while credit growth was a much slower 6.14% y-o-y during the fortnight ended May 22. The weak environment for credit has been around since financial year

20 and the spread of Covid19 has only intensified risk aversion among lenders. Banks admit that previous forecasts of credit growth are going to fall flat this fiscal year. State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Rajnish Kumar on Friday said that the bank has had to temper its expectation of a 12% growth in credit in financial year 21 (FY21). “We had budgeted for a 12% growth in the loan book, but that seems unlikely in the current scenario. We believe it should be somewhere between 5% and 12%; the midpoint is 7-8% and that is where we should be,” he said. Analysts do expect a pick-up in credit offtake in FY21 as enterprises and individuals facing cash flow issues arising from the lockdown could tap banks. In a note dated May 20, Care Ratings said that the loan guarantee by the government for small enterprises and non-bank lenders could stimulate bank credit offtake. “Further, banks have been told to increase the working capital limits of borrowers by 10% which will help the Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular,” it said. However, it added that the improvement may not be substantial, given the underlying risk aversion of banks and fears of worsening asset quality. Care expects bank credit growth for the year to range around 5-6%.

confirmed cases included foreigners. The health ministry said cumulatively 45,24,317 samples have been tested so far with 1,37,938 samples tested in the last 24 hours. According to the ministry, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities. According to the ministry data updated Saturday morning, the highest number of confirmed cases are from Maharashtra at 80,229, followed by Tamil Nadu at 28,694, Delhi at 26,334, Gujarat at 19,094, Rajasthan at 10,084, Uttar Pradesh at 9,733 and Madhya Pradesh at 8,996.

Wall Street rallies after jobs data N e w Yo r k , J u n 6 (IANS): Wall Street’s major averages ended sharply higher, buoyed by betterthan-anticipated US employment data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Friday soared 829.16 points, or 3.15 per cent, to 27,110.98. The S&P 500 increased 81.58 points, or 2.62 per cent, to 3,193.93. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 198.27 points, or 2.06 per cent, to 9,814.08, Xinhua reported. All the 11 primary S&P 500 sectors finished higher, with energy up 7.46 per cent, leading the gains. US employers added 2.5 million jobs in May, and the unemployment rate dropped slightly to 13.3 per cent, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday. URGENT SALE A Premium well furnished • NPSC Coaching center • NEET | JEE Coaching • Computer sets • CCTV Cameras • Glass partition classrooms • Area around 3000 sq. ft Very reasonable cost: 7005114715 | Kohima

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American man George Floyd with his knee on his neck before he died, reports CBC News. The AfricanAmerican man died while in police custody on May 25, while all four officers at the scene now face charges. Trudeau tried to blend into the crowd on Friday, but TV cameras and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police security detail made his presence known to the roughly 4,000 activists gathered around the Centennial

Flame on the lawn at Parliament Hill. Trudeau told his security detail to stop pushing people as he made his way closer to the stage where the speakers were addressing the crowd. The Prime Minister initially was met with chants of “Stand up to Trump” and “Go away” from some in the crowd. The Trump chant was a reference to the Prime Minister’s reluctance to condemn US President Donald Trump

by name over his handling of the protests. Trudeau was asked this week to respond to the President’s threat to deploy active duty military personnel on protesters in US cities — a question that Trudeau answered after a 21-second pause, said the CBC News report. Trudeau was accompanied by Families Minister Ahmed Hussen, a SomaliCanadian who has spoken out about the racism he has faced in the country. Protesters in other cities have asked police officers to kneel to show respect for black people who have been killed in police custody. Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders also took a knee during a protest in that city on Friday. Meanwhile, Jagmeet Singh, the leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party, also took part in similar antiblack racism protests in Toronto on Friday. “We need to be heard. People need to be heard,” Singh, a turbaned Sikh who is the first visible minority to lead a major national Canadian political party, said in a video post on his Instagram page. “People want justice, they want systemic change and an end to racial profiling.”

Street outside WH named ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza’

“Black Lives Matter Plaza” is in front of the White House.

Washington, Jun 6 (IANS): Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has changed the name of a street in front of the White House to “Black Lives Matter Plaza” in support of the protests against alleged police brutalities targeting the black community in the country. Bowser, a Democrat, announced the significant by largely symbolic move on Friday as she also unveiled a mural painted with the slogan on the asphalt in massive yellow letters onto the street that leads up to the White House, reports Efe news. “I want to welcome all

peaceful protesters to Washington, D.C. I’m joined by members of the City Council. We want to call attention today to make sure our nation is more fair and more just and that Black lives and Black humanity matter in our nation,” Bowser said during the inauguration ceremony. The Mayor had been opposing President Donald Trump’s escalation of federal law enforcement deployment to quell protests and unrest in the capital, triggered by the May 25 killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, in the custody of Minneapolis po-

lice. Trump earlier this week urged a crackdown against demonstrators to bring order to the national capital and other cities after widespread protests. He then moved in federal police and National Guard units to Washington in a move that drew widespread criticism from activists and local officials that amid vehement opposition by Bowser. “As Washingtonians, we simply all want to be here together in peace to demonstrate that in America, you can peacefully assemble, you can bring grievances to your government, and you can demand change,” Bowser said, as she renamed the square in front of St John’s Church. It is precisely on this street where the security forces on June 1 sprayed pepper and forcibly evicted hundreds of demonstrators who were protesting peacefully in front of the White House. President Trump then walked onto the street and pose before the photographers with a bible in his hand outside the nearby church, which was partially damaged during a protest march the night before.

Bolsonaro threatens to withdraw from WHO B r a si l i a , J u n 6 (IANS): Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has threatened to withdraw his country from the World Health Organization (WHO), accusing the body of being “partisan” and “political”. Addressing the media on Friday, Bolsonaro said Brazil will consider leaving the WHO unless it stops being a “partisan political organization”, reports Xinhua news agency. Earlier in the day, when asked about efforts to ease social-distancing orders in Brazil despite the growing number of COVID-19 deaths and cases, the WHO said a key criteria for lifting lockdowns was slowing transmission. “The epidemic, the outbreak, in Latin America is deeply, deeply concerning,” WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris told a news conference in Geneva. She said that among six key criteria for easing quarantines, “one of them is ideally having your transmission declining”. Bolsonaro’s threat came the same day Brazil registered 1,005 deaths in a day, a record high.

WHO warns of COVID-19 Kabul rejects Pak claims of India using Afghan territory explosion risks in South Asia

Paris, Jun 6 (IANS): The leader of the Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) had been killed by French forces in northern Mali, French Minister for the Armed Forces Florence Parly said. “On June 3, the French armed forces, with the support of their partners, neutralized the emir Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQMI), Abdelmalek Droukdal, and several of his close collaborators, during an operation in northern Mali,” Parly tweeted on Friday. “Abdelmalek Droukdal, a member of the Al Qaeda steering committee, commanded all Qaida groups in North Africa and the Sahel strip, including JNIM, one of the main terrorist groups

active in the Sahel,” she was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency. Aged in his late 40s, Droukdel fought against Soviet troops in Afghanistan, and was thought to regard the former leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, as his inspiration, according to a BBC report. Under his leadership AQIM carried out numerous deadly attacks, including a 2016 assault on a hotel in the Burkina Faso capital Ouagadougou that left 30 dead and 150 injured. In 2012 he was sentenced to death by a court in Algeria after being convicted in absentia of murder, membership of a terrorist organisation and attacks using explosives.

FELICITATION With immense Pride and Profound Gratitude to God the Almighty, we extend our Heartiest Congratulations to Dr. Lakshing Chemdok, S/o Mr. & Mrs Nyeiba Chemdok of Pongching Village for getting through in Central Armed Police Force (Paramilitary) as Asst. Commandant (Medical) in BSF. His achievement is indeed an Encouragement to many. The Union prays for Abundant Blessing to the Family and all his Future Endeavors. P. BAUSHING PHOM PRESIDENT, PSU

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DIMAPUR CHANGKI PONGENTZUR TELONGJEM DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

FELICITATION The Dimapur Changki Pongentzur Telongjem express our profound happiness and convey our heartiest congratulations to Miss YANGERJUNGLA PONGENER, D/o Mr. Lanusungkum Pongener & Mrs. Tialemla for securing top 6 in the recent HSSLC examination (Sc Stream) 2020 and Mrs. LOLENSANGLA PONGENER, D/o Mr. Longri Pongener & Mrs Imkola on being promoted to the post of DEO (District Education Officer) Education Department Government of Nagaland. We give all glory to God and extend our warm wishes and prayers for all their future endeavours. President Moala

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said. Over the past years, a significant number of TTP leaders and operatives have been either taken out in the battle ground or captured and brought to justice in Afghanistan. The Ghani government reminded Pakistan that as a victim of terrorism, Afghanistan has striven to play more than its part in the regionaes collective fight against this common enemy. “The elimination of a number of top TTP leaders and the prosecution and imprisonment of hundreds of foreign fights from TTP, LeT, JeM, ETIM, IMU, ISIS-K and other transna-

tional terror groups are a testament to our strong will and relentless efforts without any distinction in the fight against terrorism,” the government said. Incidentally, the UN security council minority report has said that not only do the Taliban and Al Qaida continue to cooperate with each other in Afghanistan but Kashmir-specific Pakistani terror groups, JeM and LeT are sending their trainers to Afghanistan to carry out target assassinations. In the interest of transparency and regional cooperation, the Afghan foreign affairs ministry said that

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We, the Nokputsur Telongjem Dimapur congratulates Miss Taliwala Imchen, D/o Aomeren Imchen and Mrs Temsunungla Longchar for securing the Top 8 Position in the recently declared HSLC Exam 2020. The NTD also congratulates all the successful candidates in HSLC & HSSLC Exam 2020 from our village. The Union further wishes them all success in their future endeavours. God bless you all. I Tinula Walling President N.T.D

With immense pride, the Lotha Colony Youth Organization express our heartfelt congratulations to HSSLC (Arts Stream) 2020 rank 4th holder Mr. Zuchanbemo T. Patton, S/o Tumben Patton in the recently declared NBSE result and bringing laurels to the colony. Furthermore, the organization also extends its appreciation to all the successful members from the colony and wishes them best for their future endeavours DP-2633

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With immense pride and honour, we the Dimasa Students’ Union Nagaland (DSUN) would like to convey our heartfelt congratulations to all its members who successfully cleared the HSLC and HSSLC Examination 2020. The Union also congratulates all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC of Nagaland. With this success comes greater opportunities and challenges, so face it with greater zeal and conﬁdence. Best wishes for a promising future. (Hemron Difoe) (Rose Langthasa) General Secretary President

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The Yehemi Community Dimapur, YCD extends its heartiest congratulations to all the students from the Yehemi Community who have successfully passed in the recently declared HSLC/HSSLC results namely: Class 10 (HSLC) 1) Miss Vipeni H. Shikhu 2) Mr. Vito Achumi 3) Mr. Khevito Yeptho. 4) Atheto Aye 5) Miss Kimiyekali Chophi 6) Miss Kalivi Chophi 7) Miss Ilono Achumi 8) Miss Vivi Chophi 9) Miss Limugha K. Aye 10) Miss Babeka Aye 11) Miss Kivi Chophi 12) Miss Julia Yeptho. Class 12(HSSLC) 1) Miss Shelika Chophi 2) Miss Tolivi Chophi 3) Miss Ilikali Yeptho 4) Mr Obed Aye 5) Mr Vikashe Achumi 6) Miss Lomi Chophi 7) Miss Livika Yeptho 8) Miss Tonika Chophi 9) Miss Kivi Chophi 10) Mr. Tukunu L. Yeptho 11) Mr. Inato Aye 12) Mr. Apukivi Chophi. The Yehemi Community is elated at your success and we wish you the best in all your future endeavors. (Er. Ahoto Aye) (V. Shikiho Ayemi) Chairman Secretary Yehemi Community Dimapur Yehemi Community Dimapur

to: 1. Miss Lokali P., D/o Paul Yeptho, HSSLC 3 subject distinction. 2. Miss Kughashi Chophi, D/o Hetoi Chophi, HSSLC 1 subject distinction. 3. Miss Nilo H. Chophy, D/o Hukiye N. Chophy, HSLC 2 subject distinction. 4. Mr. Vito A. Chophi, S/o Akheto Chophi, HSLC 1 subject distinction. 5. Mr. Anguvi V. Chophi, S/o Vihoshe Chophi, HSLC 1 subject distinction. 6. Mr. Nikaho K. Sumi, S/o Kivikhu Chophi, HSLC 1 subject distinction. Besides, the Union Congratulates the hard work and success of all the Tizu Island Students in the recently concluded HSLC and HSSLC exam and pray for their brighter future endeavors. Kakuto Achumi Kevito Sumi President (TISU) General Secy. (TISU)

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third party, whether state or non-state, to use Afghanistan to destabilize another country. “This resolve to fight terrorism relentlessly without distinction flows from the solidarity we feel with all victims of terrorism, whether in Pakistan or India or elsewhere in the world,” the statement said.

SITIMI AREA SANGTAM STUDENTS’ UNION Kiphire, Nagaland.

FELICITATION The Sitimi Area Sangtam Students' Union (SASSU) with immense pride and joy congratulates Er. H Alongse Sangtam on being promoted to Deputy Director, Department of Labour and Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of Nagaland. While congratulating you for the promotion, the union wish good luck in your new position. The Union further congratulates all the successful students who have cleared the recent HSLC & HSSLC Examination 2020. “Congratulations and best wishes for your next adventure!” (Edward P Sangtam) President, SASSU

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Afghanistan has provided access for concerned partner countries to the leaders and operatives of terrorism outfits in its custody. Reiterating that it is committed in the fight against terrorism, the government said that it has shown transparently it never allowed and will never tolerate any acts by any

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travel of the epidemic is not exponential, but it is still growing,” he said. Ryan said the measures taken in India “certainly had an impact in dampening transmission, and as India, as in other large countries open up and as people begin to move again, there’s always a risk of the disease bouncing back up”. “I think the important thing is to really keep track of the the growth rate, the doubling time of the virus and make sure that that doesn’t get worse,” said WHO’s chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan. As India is a “hetero-

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geneous and huge country with very densely populated cities”, Swaminathan said it’s important to wear face coverings. As of Saturday, India has reported over 2.3 lakh COVID-19 cases, surpassing Italy. It is now in the sixth position with the highest number of infections in the world. According to the Health Ministry, there were a total of 6,642 deaths. After India, Pakistan is the worst affected in South Asia with 89,249 COVID19 cases, and 1,935 fatalities. Bangladesh follows in the third position with 60,391 infections and 811 deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins University. With 18,969 cases and 309 deaths, Afghanistan is currently in the fourth position. Nepal has reported 2,912 cases and 11 deaths, followed by Maldives 1,883 cases with seven deaths; and Sri Lanka with 1,801 cases and 11 deaths. Bhutan has registered 48 cases with no fatalities.

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Geneva, Jun 6 (IANS): The World Health Organization (WHO) said that as the COVID-19 cases were growing at an alarming rate in South Asia, there were risks of an explosion of the virus in the denselypopulated region. “Particularly in South Asia, not just in India, but in Bangladesh and in Pakistan and other countries in South Asia with large dense populations, the disease has not exploded, but there is always the risk of that happening,” Michael Ryan, Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Program, said during a press conference here on Friday. “And as the disease generates and gets a foothold in communities, it can accelerate at anytime,” he added. “The number of cases in India has been going up by an average of a third per week, so probably the doubling time of the epidemic in India is about three weeks at this stage. “So the direction of

New Delhi/Kabul, Jun 6 (IANS): The Ashraf Ghani government has rejected Islamabad’s allegation that Afghanistan was allowing its territories to be used by India to destabilize Pakistan. In a statement, the Imran Khan government on Thursday said that the United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team endorsed Islamabad’s claim that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is operating from Afghanistan with Indian support. Rejecting the accusation completely, the foreign affairs ministry in Kabul on Friday issued a statement saying that it fights all terror groups without any discrimination. “TTP and its splinter groups have the blood of the Afghan people on their hands and are designated as terrorist organizations in the national threat assessment and national security policy of Afghanistan”. Like other terrorist organizations, TTP has allied itself since its emergence with those fighting the government and people of Afghanistan, the statement

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Snoop Dogg joins Liam Payne and Kangana slams celebs who back Black FIR against Ekta Kapoor, two football stars for charity FIFA tourney rights but endorse fairness cream others for obscene web show K

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n FIR has been registered against television producer Ekta Kapoor and two others here in Madhya Pradesh on charges of spreading obscenity, hurting religious feelings, and improper use of national emblems in her web show ‘Triple X season 2’, police said on Saturday. The FIR also mentions about a particular scene which allegedly portrays the Indian Army’s uniform in a highly objectionable

way, an officer said. Besides Kapoor, the FIR names director of the web series Pankhudi Rodrigues and screenwriter Jessica Khurana, said Annapurna police station inspector Satish Kumar Dwivedi. The complaint was lodged on Friday night by Valmik Sakaragaye and Neeraj Yagnik, both residents of Indore. “ E k t a K a p o o r ’s OTT platform ALTBalaji streamed (erotic) web series

‘Triple X season 2’ which not only spread obscenity but also hurt religious feelings of a particular community,” Dwivedi said quoting the complaint. A scene in the web show portrayed the Indian Army’s uniform in a highly objectionable manner and also disrespected the national emblems, he said. Kapoor and others have been booked under sections 294 (obscene acts and songs) and 298 (Uttering, words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings of any person) of the Indian Penal Code, Information Technology (IT) Act, and the State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005, Dwivedi said. Mumbai-based Ekta Kapoor is the founder of ALTBalaji, which is owned by her production house, Balaji Telefilms. Further investigation is underway, the police officer said. (PTI)

noop Dogg has joined the celebrities and professional footballers taking part in Gamers Without Borders, an online charity tournament of the video game FIFA 20. Former One Direction singer Liam Payne is also on board for the competition, organised by the Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports. Among the footballers taking part are England internationals Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur’s Dele Alli, Juventus striker Paulo Dybala and Portuguese players João Félix and Andre Silva. Shortly before the tournament’s grand final, and after a series of matches

between the professional footballers, Snoop will be taking on talk show host, DJ and comedian Kerwin Frost. Their game takes place at 8.35pm BST tomorrow (June 7), and can be viewed on the event’s YouTube, Twitch and Facebook channels. Speaking about the tournament, Snoop said: “In these strange times, the likes of gaming really brings communities, friends and strangers together from all walks of life. Tournaments like Gamers Without Borders not only help donate big dollars to these charities fighting COVID but they also bring fun and an escape. Watch out Kerwin Frost – I’m always down for FIFA, and I’m out here to win!”

angana Ranaut has taken a dig at Bollywood celebrities who are protesting the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, US, and taking part in the Black Lives Matter campaign, but preferred to stay mum when two sadhus were lynched in Palghar. “I feel it has become fancy to somehow be a part of this bandwagon which is relevant to the West. But if you see how Asian celebrities and actors work, they are very impactful in this part of the country. I don’t know how they are participating in the socio-political reform of America. Just a few weeks ago, two sages were killed openly in a mob, they we’re lynched to death. But unfortunately cops handed them over to the bloodthirsty mob. There was not a word from anyone. I think that would probably resonate with the majority Indian sentiments,” said Kangana, in an interview with BBC.

A video clip of the interview has been shared on the actress’s official Instagram page. In the interview, Kangana also pointed out that many Bollywood actors and actresses who endorse fairness creams were now talking about racial discrimination. “These people, especially the Indian celebrities, the successful ones, cer-

tainly I am the exception, they have been endorsing all kinds of fairness products and today shamelessly they stand and say black lives matter. How dare they? Why is no one asking them? What about these million dollar deals that they have been doing with all kinds of fairness products and how come now suddenly black lives matter?” she said. The actress added: “When you politicise your compassion, your activism, your humanity, then you are also a part of the problem. The problem is selective compassion and I think that is what we are seeing here in India. Most celebrities are being called out on this that why there was no outrage over the monks because sadhus are like monks. They were killed precisely because they were wearing saffron clothes. There is no outrage. Everybody is mum about it. I think the dissent is also being commercialised to look busy without work I’d say.” (IANS)

‘Selma’ snubbed at 2015 Oscars, says actor Oyelowo Film & TV can resume as early as June 12: California

he civil rights movie “Selma” was made free for rental on Friday, a day after actor David Oyelowo said Oscar voters had deliberately snubbed the film in 2015. David Oyelowo speaks after winning the award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture fo “Selma” at the 46th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California February 6, 2015. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok/Files Oyelowo, who played Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the movie, said members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences objected when “Selma” cast members protested the death of a black American. “I remember at the premiere of ‘Selma’ us wearing ‘I Can’t Breathe’ T-shirts in protest,” said Oyelowo, referring to the death in New York of Eric Garner after being held in a police chokehold. Garner died in July 2014; “Selma” premiered in December

David Oyelowo 2014. “Members of the Academy called in to the studio and our producers saying, ‘How dare they do that? Why are they stirring S-H-I-T?’ and ‘We are not going to vote for that film because we do not think it is their place to be doing that,’” he added. Oyelowo and director Ava DuVernay were overlooked in Oscar nominations in 2015, helping to spur the #OscarsSoWhite campaign demanding greater diversity in Hollywood. “Selma” got just

two nods and a win for best original song. The actor, who is British, was speaking in a virtual round table hosted by Screen Daily on Thursday about racism in the United States that was prompted by the death in May of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, while pinned by a white police officer in Minneapolis. “It’s par t of why that film didn’t get everything that people think it should’ve got and it birthed #OscarsSoWhite,” added Oyelowo. “They used their

privilege to deny a film on the basis of what they valued in the world.” DuVernay re-tweeted the Screen Daily account, adding the comment “True story.” The Academy replied on Twitter, “Ava & David, we hear you. Unacceptable. We’re committed to progress.” Movie studio Paramount Pictures declined to comment on Oyelowo’s remarks. On Friday it announced that “Selma” would be free for rental for the remainder of June, saying that had been planned earlier this week. “We hope this small gesture will encourage people throughout the country to examine our nation’s history and reflect on the ways that racial injustice has infected our society,” Paramount said in a statement. (Reuters)

Morning sun rise on the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 6, 2020. (Reuters)

ilm and TV cameras can start rolling in California as soon as June 12, state officials said on Friday as they approved new guidelines to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus on sets.

Producers will need approval from local health officials to restart filming, according to a statement from the California Department of Health. Filming around the world was halted in mid-

March to help curb the coronavirus pandemic. A task force of Hollywood studios and labor unions earlier this week proposed extensive coronavirus testing, daily symptom checks and other safe-

guards to allow actors and crew members to return to work. The guidelines were developed by representatives from Walt Disney Co (DIS.N), Netflix Inc (NFLX.O), AT&T Inc’s (T.N) Warner Bros and Comcast Corp’s (CMCSA.O) NBCUniversal, plus unions including SAG-AFTRA, IATSE and the Directors Guild of America. To return to work, productions must follow the task force guidelines and also receive clearance from county health officials, the state health department said. County authorities should consider local coronavirus infection rates, preparedness for a surge in cases, testing capability and other data before granting approval, the department added. (Reuters)

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completes third Mbappe, Neymar happy at PSG Secrecy behind Man City’s Qatar stadium for 2022 WC court challenge on UEFA ban Doha, Jun 6 (IANS): The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and Qatar Foundation have announced that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadium located in Education City has been completed on schedule. It is the third tournament-ready venue for Qatar 2022 to be completed, following the successful redevelopment of Khalifa International Stadium in 2017 and the inauguration of Al Janoub Stadium in 2019. The stadium’s completion will be marked on June

Manchester City players during a training session.

Geneva, Jun 6 (Agencies): A rare level of secrecy cloaks the court case opening Monday to decide if Manchester City will stay banned from European competition for two seasons. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled three days at an undisclosed location for an appeal hearing by video conference link connecting lawyers in Switzerland and England. The Lausanne-based court said on Friday both City and UEFA requested confidentiality for the case. The identities of the three CAS judges, selected by each side and the court, have also been protected in an intensely scrutinized legal fight. The allegations include that City, owned by Abu Dhabi's royal family, misled UEFA over several years to comply with financial integ-

rity rules for clubs. If City's appeal fails, it faces losing hundreds of millions of dollars in UEFA prize money and some star players during a two-year exile from world football's most prized club competition. D e f e a t f o r U E FA would undermine the Financial Fair Play (FFP) policy it says helps stabilise the football economy across 55 member nations. The CAS panel's verdict is expected before the round of 16 resumes in August. City was punished in February for "serious breaches" of UEFA's FFP rules monitoring club finances and failing to cooperate with investigators. The investigation was opened by UEFA-appointed experts after leaked club documents were reported in German magazine Der Spiegel in November 2018.

The published evidence appeared to show City deceived UEFA by overstating sponsorship deals from 2012-16 and hid the source of revenue linked to statebacked companies in Abu Dhabi. A UEFA-appointed judging panel excluded City from playing in the Champions League, Europa League and Super Cup until the 2022-23 season. City was also fined 30 million euros ($33.9 million) from its Champions League prize money, almost onethird of its UEFA payout for reaching the quarterfinals last season. The CAS, however, verdict will not affect this season's Champions League. City leads Real Madrid 2-1 after the first leg of the round of 16 in Spain. UEFA will decide this month how to complete the competition.

15 with a live programme which celebrates the contribution of frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The show will also discuss the future of sport, mental health and fan experience in a postCOVID-19 world. The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) updated calendar included a match for Qatar against India away from home on October 8. India then take on Bangladesh away on November 12 and host Afghanistan on November 17.

After WI, ECB hoping to host Pakistan, Australia London, Jun 6 (IANS): The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are looking to invite Australia, Pakistan and Ireland for rearranged series in the coming months following the West Indies Test series which is slated to begin from July 8. West Indies are scheduled to arrive in England on June 9 and will play three Tests, starting July 8, 16 and 24 respectively, subject to clearance from UK government. “It’s an incredibly challenging but, at the same time, very rewarding project,” said Steve Elworthy, ECB’s director of special projects. “What we are trying to achieve here is something that has never been done before.” Elworthy further said that ECB has already been in touch with the cricket

boards of Australia, Pakistan and Ireland to work out a schedule. “There has been a huge amount of work done. The West Indies are the first team to arrive here but, at the same time, we hope to have Australia, Pakistan and Ireland come this summer,” he said.

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Paris, Jun 6 (Agencies): Ander Herrera has insisted Kylian Mbappe and Neymar are “very happy” at Paris Saint-Germain and said the Ligue 1 giants were more likely to buy stars than sell them. Mbappe and Neymar have been linked with moves away from PSG, with Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively reportedly interested in the forwards. But Herrera said both attackers look happy at PSG, who claimed a third straight Ligue 1 title when this season was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Asked who would be harder to retain if PSG had to sell one of the stars, the midfielder told AS, “I don’t know, because I don’t know what they earn or the income they generate for the club, which is still

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a company. But I do know that both are key in the project and I see them very happy and involved with PSG.” PSG landed Neymar for a world-record €222 million from Barca in 2017, while Mbappe joined permanently from Monaco the following year for a reported €135m. Herrera said the French giants were more accustomed to buying stars than selling them. “You have to take into account a fundamental aspect, and I have discussed it with Kylian, that PSG is not a club that sells its stars, on the contrary, it buys them,” he said. “It has enough economic muscle to support both of them.” Despite being close to a move back to Barca in the previous summer, Neymar is expected to stay at the

Everton good enough to beat Liverpool, says Pickford Lo n d o n, J u n 6 (Agencies): Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has backed his team to beat Liverpool in the forthcoming Merseyside derby. The Toffees have a notoriously poor record against their local rivals, having lost 5-2 at Anfield in December, while the Reds stand on the cusp of winning a first title in the Premier League era, requiring only six points from their remaining nine fixtures. Play, however, has

been halted in England for over three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, but is slated to restart in mid-June. Everton’s first match back will be against the Reds, and while it is one in which few are giving Carlo Ancelotti’s men a chance, Pickford said that he and his team-mates are more than capable of upsetting the odds and an Jordan Pickford opponent that has dropped only five points so far this game we play and any sort season. of derby match is massive “We want to win every for the fans and for play-

ers,” said Pickford. “We want to show how good we can be and we have an opportunity to beat them. We know they are a good side, they are top of the league. We just want to do our best and try to beat them. We know we have the ability in the squad to beat them. We just want to do it for ourselves and our fans.” Meanwhile, the 26year-old said that the break has been a welcome one, despite the difficult circum-

It was a dream to play in Asian Cup: India captain

New Delhi, Jun 6 (IANS): Members of the national women’s team have expressed their delight after India was announced as the host of the AFC Womens Asian Cup 2022 finals. The venues for the tournament haven’t been finalised as yet and would be decided in due course of time. Captain Ashalata Devi, who was among the three nominees for the AFC Women’s Player of the Year 2019, said that getting to K Y M C

play in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup will be a ‘dream come true’. “It was a dream to play in the AFC Asian Cup and now that we are hosting it, I am very happy and excited. I would like to thank the AIFF and Women’s Committee as they made a lot of efforts to bring the tournament to India. It’s a huge step for us and the entire continent’s eyes will be on us,” the centre-back told www.the-aiff.com. She also shared a per-

Japan, Australia, Korea and China live in the stadium, which will go a long way to develop interest among young girls and parents.” Goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan expressed her delight at the ‘amazing opportunity’ and termed it as a ‘huge responsibility’ at the same time. “It is an opportunity for us to prove and show our supporters why they should believe us when we say women’s team has the potential to play at the top level. There is now a huge responsibility for us to put forward the image that we want our supporters to have of women’s football.”

Returning to action, however, is something Pickford is looking forward to, particularly with the matches set to come in quick succession. “I love constant football matches and I’ve been brought up on playing football every day,” he said. “From that side of it, it’s easy for me. The biggest challenge will be making sure we get looked after well between the end of this season and going into next season.”

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Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die (John 11:25-26). We, the bereaved family of Late Sashinaro (Woromung Purana Bazaar) express our heartfelt gratitude and deep appreciation to everyone who stood by us during her prolonged illness and sad demise on 31st May 2020. No words of gratitude are enough to repay your love physical, emotional and material support we have received during our painful time. We would also like to acknowledge the East Dimapur Ao Baptist Church, Waromung Union Dimapur, Neighbours and Well Wishers far and near who helped us from the time of illness of our beloved mother till she was laid to rest. May the Almighty God bless each and every one of you. Thank you so much all of you. DP-2632

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Today marks the anniversary of the day when we lost a piece of our hearts. Not a single day goes by without remembering you. Your legacy of good deeds, caring, love and smile shall always be an inspiration to us, your love and prayer is still our guide. We miss you mom (oja). K-1014

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sonal anecdote, highlighting the importance of the stage to her and the players. She said, “Ever since I have been playing football, I have never shown any of my matches to my mother. I was waiting for the right moment and now in 2022, I want my mother to come and watch me play against Asia’s best teams.” Head coach Maymol Rocky stated that she is ‘very excited’ at the pronouncement and sounded confident that the team will put on a ‘good show’ when the competition arrives. “I am very excited that a tournament of this magnitude will take place in India and I thank the AIFF for bringing the Asian Cup to our country. We have oneand-a-half years to prepare for it and I am sure that we will put on a good show. I hope people will come out to support the team and the girls will do the rest,” Rocky told The Indian side is currently ranked 55 in the world, having won the gold medal in their most recent outing at the South Asian Games 2019 in Nepal and recording draws in friendly games away to Uzbekistan and Vietnam – both of whom are ranked higher. Maymol added, “People are getting more and more aware of the progress made in women’s football in India. The girls will get the opportunity to play against the top countries in Asia and fans will get to see the best teams such as

stances. “Obviously it’s been difficult but it’s nice to spend time with your family and get a nice big break,” he said. “I’ve not had a break from football since I was probably a 16-year-old - I’ve been in the England set up since then - so it’s nice for my mind and body to have a reset. We’re getting ready to go again but it’s been a nice eight or nine weeks off, in the sense of giving your body time to relax.”

Parc des Princes due to the financial climate in the world currently. H i s f o r m e r a ge n t Wagner Ribeiro believes even the biggest clubs on the planet, who boast the deepest pockets, are going to find it difficult to finance big-money deals because of the conditions following the coronavirus pandemic. With that in mind, Ribeiro doubts that an agreement can be reached that takes Neymar away from his contract at PSG and back to Catalunya. He told Fox Sports, “I think Neymar will stay at PSG because the market is different. The economic world of football will change.” The Ligue 1 season has been cancelled - with PSG awarded the championship - and the new campaign will begin in mid-August.

The bereaved family of LATE CISAZO NYEKHA gratefully acknowledges and deeply appreciates your kind expression of sympathy and tribute to the memory of the departed. We would like to convey our sincere thanks to Shri. Temjen Imna Along, Honb’le Minister, H & T and Tribal Affairs, Shri. Khekaho Assumi Ex-MLA, Shri. Teisovise Metha, CO 4 th NAP Thizama, all rank and file 4th NAP Thizama, ADC Chozuba, SDO PWD R&B Chozuba, Doctors and Nurses District Hospital Dimapur, Eden Hospital Dimapur, NECHRI Guwahati, Western Chakhesang Youth Organization, Tenyimia AG Church Dimapur, Village Council, Women Society, Youth Organization, Tenyiphe Village Dimapur, CBC 7th Mile Village Dimapur, Yorübami Welfare Organization Dimapur, Prayer Centre Yorüba, Prayer Centre Vütaba, AG Church Yorüba, Village Council Yorüba. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every one individually; your comforting expression of sympathy will always be remembered with deep gratitude. Thanking you for keeping in your thoughts and prayer. Loving Wife, Children and Loved Ones Born: 24-06-1984 – Died: 02-06-2020

DOB-12.01.1945 – Died-03.06.2020 We would like to convey our sincere and heartfelt gratitude which no words can express to each and every one who supported us, physically, spiritually and ﬁnancially during the prolonged illness and demise of Late Lepzungchiba Ao, who was a great husband, grandfather and even a wonderful father to us all.

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Bayern inching towards Bundesliga title It’s 2021 or never for Tokyo

tzka rounded off a wellworked move with a leftfooted effort than squeezed under Hradecky's hand, while Gnabry lobbed the goalkeeper to make it 3-1 after a punt up the pitch by Joshua Kimmich. Peter Bosz took the drastic step of making three changes at half-time, and while chances became slightly harder to come by for Flick's team, Leverkusen did not improve a great deal going forward. Bayer n Munich looked the more threatening and eventually got a fourth just past the hour – Lewandowski belatedly getting in on the act with Bayern Munich players celebrate after scoring a goal during their Bundesliga match an emphatic header from against Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Leverkusen, Germany on Saturday.

Berlin, Jun 6 (Agencies): Bayern Munich's ominous charge towards an eighth successive Bundesliga title continued with a crushing 4-2 win at Bayer Leverkusen, as Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller reached impressive personal milestones. Hansi Flick's side wearing 'Black Lives Matter' armbands - looked rusty during the opening exchanges on Saturday yet rallied to overpower their hosts and go 10 points clear of Borussia Dortmund at the summit.

It all began so well for Leverkusen, who opened the scoring early on through Lucas Alario, but they capitulated and conceded three goals in less than 20 minutes – Kingsley Coman, Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry all punishing the hosts. Lewandowski added a fine header to set a new personal best of 44 goals in a single season, turning in a cross from Muller, who equalled the Bundesliga assists record for a solitary campaign. Despite not being able

to call upon Kai Havertz, missing with a muscular issue, Leverkusen began positively and deserved the lead nine minutes in – Alario prodding past Manuel Neuer after being released by Julian Baumgartlinger. But their confidence soon vanished and Bayern duly restored parity just before the half-hour mark, Coman slotting past Lukas Hradecky after Goretzka robbed Moussa Diaby to set up his team-mate. Leverkusen then fell apart late in the half. Gore-

It’s his call: More on Dhoni’s future

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New Delhi, Jun 6 (IANS): Former India wicketkeeper Kiran More has said that MS Dhoni was fit and raring to go for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which currently stands indefinitely postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. Dhoni’s chances of making it to the Indian team that

is currently scheduled to travel to Australia later in the year for the T20 World Cup was believed to be hinging on his performance at IPL 2020. However, because of the postponement of IPL, Dhoni’s chances of making it to the team are under a cloud of doubt and so is the 38-year-old’s future in

international cricket. “It’s very difficult, it’s his call,” More, who is also a former chief selector for India, told Sportskeeda. “It’s going to be tough, not going to be easy. Mind says you want to, but the body does not allow. Before IPL, he was fit, I saw him in the nets, he was raring to go. In tennis, guys of 34, 39 are on top of their game.” “Now if you are disciplined, if you keep your mind and body strong you can make a comeback. Ashish Nehra made a comeback and did very well,” he added. Whether the T20 World Cup itself can be held on its scheduled dates is doubtful. The tournament is set to start from October 18 and will be played till November 15. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is also keeping a close eye on what happens with the tournament as it is speculated to be looking at that period as a possible window for holding the IPL in case the ICC’s flagship event is postponed.

Muller's pinpoint cross. Florian Wirtz, who was introduced at the break, opened his Leverkusen account in style with a curling effort late on to become the Bundesliga's youngest ever scorer at 17 years and 43 days, but it was a mere consolation for the hosts. Bayern return to the Allianz Arena for their D F B - Po k a l s e m i - f i n a l against Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday, then host Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga three days later. Leverkusen are also in cup action in midweek, against fourth-tier Saarbrucken on Tuesday, and then go to Schalke at the weekend.

Leipzig held by lowly Paderborn

RB Leipzig were left to rue Dayot Upamecano’s first-half dismissal as Christian Strohdiek’s stoppagetime equaliser earned the Bundesliga’s bottom side Paderborn a 1-1 draw. Central defender Upamecano received two cautions prior to half-time, the second of which came after he kicked the ball away in anger. However, it looked as though Leipzig were going to take all three points anyway, with Timo Werner having put all the talk of his reported move to Chelsea to one side to set up Patrik Schick’s 27th-minute opener. Yet Werner missed a late chance that would have made it 2-0 when he grazed the crossbar, and Strohdiek pounced to level after Marlon Ritter’s effort was pushed into his path by goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi.

Messi returns to training; Suarez fit again Madrid, Jun 6 (Agencies): Lionel Messi returned to the Camp Nou on Saturday after missing two group training sessions with a slight leg injury, while Luis Suarez is set to be fit for the La Liga restart next week. Messi trained alone indoors on Wednesday and Friday, but worked on the sidelines of a group session at Barca’s home stadium, according to Spanish press. La Liga leaders Barcelona play their first match since mid-March at Real Mallorca next Saturday. Suarez will be fit to play for the first time since undergoing knee surgery in January after reporting feeling no pain following training. Messi and Suarez have scored 38 goals between them in all competitions this season. Barcelona lead Real Madrid by two points at the top of the table with 11 matches remaining.

Manchester United players during a training session ahead of their Premier League return match against Tottenham.

sea when we started the league this season so I’m confident that our players can go into the Tottenham game with that mentality of going there to play a very good game of football.” “Training has been about recapping what we did well, tweaking maybe one or two things and

looking at some new ideas, but hopefully we can see a lot of what we saw towards the end before the lockdown.” After their clash against former manager Jose Mourinho’s side, United welcome Sheffield United to Old Trafford on June 24 before an FA Cup quarter-final at Norwich

on June 27. “We’ve got games coming weekend, midweek, weekend for a spell so you have to focus on ourselves and not just on that one, first game,” Solskjaer added. “I think ever yone can see over the last few months how the players have behaved and dealt

A woman wearing a face mask takes photograph next to the Olympic rings in Tokyo.

Tokyo, Jun 6 (Agencies): High-ranking Olympic official Pierre-Olivier Beckers on Saturday made plain that the delayed Tokyo Olympics “will be held in 2021 or not at all”. The Belgian was reiterating the stance put forward by Japan and IOC chief Thomas Bach that next year was the last chance to hold the postponed Games. “Today everyone is sure that they will start on July 23, 2021,” said Beckers. “We are convinced that the Games will take place in 2021 or they won’t take place. It’s unthinkable to keep such a project on the go for any longer considering the enormous costs and all the thousands of people involved.” Beckers suggested it

was “essential” that the traditional sporting calendar emerges from its COVID19 lockdown before allowing major sporting events like the Olympics to be staged. “All the sporting federations have to adapt to the Games’ postponement. We can’t envisage a similar upheaval a second time,” stressed the president of Belgium’s Olympic Committee. According to Beckers a final decision on Tokyo “will be taken in the spring if questions (over the global health crisis) persist.” He said he was optimistic over the staging of the Games, rejecting any notion that it would be held behind closed doors. In March, Tokyo 2020

was postponed one year over the coronavirus. Beckers heads the IOC’s coordinating commission for the 2024 Games and he said he wanted Paris “to be different” to past editions. “We want to stage Games that are economically responsible, inclusive, sustainable and useful for society. The IOC’s desire is that the Games adapt to the needs of cities, countries, and vice versa. Paris will be the first edition that will fully fit into this vision.” “We must fight against gigantism,” he continued. “In Paris, we will return to a budget lower than that of previous editions: 3.8 billion euros for operations and around three billion for all infrastructure.”

Rules for playing in US Open are extreme: Djokovic N e w Yo r k , J u n 6 (IANS): Tennis world no.1 Novak Djokovic said that the rules around participation in the US Open are “extreme.” The Grand Slam is scheduled to be held from August 24 to September 13 and organisers United States Tennis Association (USTA) has said that it wants to hold the tournament on the scheduled dates. “Just yesterday I had a telephone conversation with the leaders of world tennis, there were talks about the continuation of the season, mostly about the US Open due in late August, but it is not known whether it will be held,” Djokovic told Prva TV television and quoted by Blic online daily. “The rules that they told us that we would have to respect to be there, to play at all, they are extreme. We would not have access to Manhattan, we would have to sleep in hotels at the airport, to be tested twice or three times per week.” “Also, we could bring

Man Utd mentally ready for PL restart, says Ole Lo n d o n, J u n 6 (Agencies): Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been encouraged by Manchester United’s “camaraderie” in training and is confident his squad will have the right mentality when the Premier League season resumes. United are due to face Tottenham away on June 19 in their first match since beating LASK 5-0 in the Europa League on March 12. The victory in Austria stretched United’s unbeaten run to 11 matches and Solskjaer is confident they can continue where they left off before football was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The first game is two weeks away so we need to step up the training and get an edge to our game again,” the United boss told the club’s official website. “Everyone knows that we will have to be at our best, have to be focused against Tottenham. We know it’s a big game for everyone. We had Chel-

Olympics, says IOC official

with the situation and how we as a club have dealt with it. The players have kept themselves fit as well, which has been great.” Solskjaer hopes to have a fully-fit squad to choose from for the match against Tottenham, including Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford. Pogba has missed most of the 2019/20 campaign with ongoing foot and ankle issues, while Rashford has been sidelined since January after suffering a stress fracture of his back against Wolves in the FA Cup. Despite failing to challenge for the Premier League title, United are still in the hunt to win two major trophies this season - the FA Cup and Europa League - and Solskjaer is hopeful his side could end the current campaign with some silverware. “When you get to Man United, you want to end the season with trophies, but trophies won’t be what we’re talking about now,” the Norwegian said.

Novak Djokovic

one person to the club which is really impossible. I mean, you need your coach, then a fitness trainer, then a physiotherapist. All their suggestions are really rigorous but I can understand that due to financial reasons, due to already existing contracts, organisers (want the event to be) held. We will see

World Archery Field C’ship postponed New Delhi, Jun 6 (IANS): The 2020 World Archery Field Championships, slated to take place in September in Yankton, USA, have been postponed until 2022. A one-year postponement was rejected due to the number of events already moved to 2021 as Yankton is also due to host next year’s World Archery Championships. “The world field was planned to act as the primary qualifier for the upcoming World Games in Birmingham. That event was initially scheduled for 2021 but moved to 2022 following the delay of the Olympics,” said the organisation in a statement. World Archery Secretary General Tom Dielen said, “It is with huge regret that we delay the field championships but this decision had to be made in the current climate.” “We will now focus on scheduling a successful World Games qualification event in 2021 and look forward to the Games and championships in 2022.”

what will happen.” The USTA said that it’s “top goal” is to ensure the US Open is held on the scheduled dates and it is mulling restricting the access of fans to the tournament venue. “The USTA continues to model many different scenarios regarding the

2020 US Open,” said Chris Widmaier, the USTA’s head of communications. “Our top goal is to conduct the US Open in New York in our scheduled dates. To that end, we are modeling many potential scenarios which include both limited fans and potentially no fans on site for the event.”

Chilwell is Chelsea’s No 1 left-back target London, Jun 6 (Agencies): Leicester’s Ben Chilwell has been identified by Chelsea as the club’s No 1 left-back target this summer. Chilwell has four years left on his contract and Leicester are under no pressure to sell the 23-year-old. The defender has established himself as England’s first-choice left-back since making his international debut against Switzerland in September 2018. Convincing Leicester to sell him will not be easy. They have shown in the past that they will not be bullied or sell their players cheaply. The Foxes are also five points and one place above Chelsea in third in the Premier League table, and are on course for Champions League qualification. Frank Lampard has wanted to sign a left-back ever since he became Chelsea manager last summer. The club are also willing to listen to offers for Emerson and Marcos Alonso. While other clubs have been cutting their transfer budgets, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is willing

Ben Chilwell

to continue to back Lampard when it comes to signing the right new players during this summer’s transfer window. A £49m deal for Timo Werner was agreed in principle with RB Leipzig on Thursday and Lampard will have more money to spend. He did not sign anyone in January but a £34m deal was agreed in February with Ajax for Hakim Ziyech to move to Stamford Bridge next month. Chelsea were banned from making any signings last summer, although in July 2019 they were allowed to take up their £40m option to turn Mateo Kovacic’s loan from Real Madrid into a permanent transfer.

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