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Vol XXX No. 171

DIMAPUR, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 Pages 8 ` 4.00

NE faced with quarantine challenge NORTHEAST, PAGE 7

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5 more COVID cases; state’s tally rises to 9

Trump offers to ‘mediate’ between India and China INTERNATIONAL, PAGE 6

Need to have more BS labs in state: Gov

HUGE OUTCRY AFTER RETURNEE DEPORTED BEFORE RESULT OF COVID TEST Mandatory test Correspondent

K O H I M A , M AY 2 7 (NPN): Lending credence to widespread apprehensions among public, five more from those stranded persons who returned from Chennai on May 22, were tested positive for COVID19 and taking the COVID tally in Nagaland to nine (9) as on May 27. In a shocking revelation of breach of protocol under Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), one of the five returnees whose test result was confirmed as COVID-19 positive on Wednesday, had already left Kohima for Tuensang on Tuesday by bus along other returnees. The departure of the 150 returnees by busone to Mokokchung and five to Tuensang- on Tuesday, had already sparked off outrage as they were supposed to remain under quarantine till test results were out. Hours later when test results were out by Wednesday morning, one of the returnees travelling in one of the five buses to Tuensang was tested positive for

370 stranded persons to arrive from Jaipur today DIMAPUR, MAY 27 (NPN): State government spokesperson and minister Neiba Kronu informed that a special train from Jaipur carrying about 370 stranded citizens of Nagaland was expected to arrive Lumding at around 7 a.m. on May 28. The passengers will then be ferried to Nagaland by buses, he added. He said that another special train, scheduled to depart from Goa on May 29 with around 645 stranded persons from Nagaland along with those from other North Eastern States, was expected to arrive Dimapur on June 1, 2020. With regards to the special train from Bengaluru to Dimapur, which was expected leave on May 28 with around 1600 stranded citizens from Nagaland, was deferred due to unavoidable circumstances. Meanwhile, as per report of the control room empowered group Dimapur, 52 stranded citizens reached Dimapur by train on May 27, 15 by bus from Arunachal, 10 from Guwahati, 3 from Lahorijan, 4 from Majuli Assam and 2 from Manipur by private cars.

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“Due to circumstances, let’s talk through WhatsApp instead.” K Y M C

COVID-19. This snowballed into a huge controversy as government functionaries virtually washed their hands off any responsibility for authorising the departure. There appeared to be confusion among officials with regard to SOP protocols to be followed. S t a t e g ove r n m e n t spokesperson and minister Neiba Kronu in formed Nagaland Post that the cabinet at its May 25 meeting, had made no decision about

sending back returnees before testing results were out. Kronu also disclosed that the cabinet had on Wednesday decided to make it mandatory to conduct COVID-19 tests on all returnees and will be allowed to proceed to their respective districts only after test results are out. When contacted, general secretary of Yimchunger Tribal Council (YTC) Laji Luyanba described the deportation as “discriminatory” and unacceptable.

Luyanba said when it was learnt that the returnees would be transported to Tuensang, Eastern Nagaland Legislators’ Union (ENLU) approached the chief minister to intervene but by the time the travel could be stopped, the buses had already reached Wokha. He said the H&FW department was asked to make the buses to return back to Kohima but it was not heeded to. Even the ENLU members at the COVID War Room had attempted to make the buses return but were informed that the returnees were allowed to leave after being certified as (Cont’d on p-5)

Results of 319 samples awaited

Out of 1506 COVID19 suspected samples sent for testing on Wednesday, 9 have tested positive and 1178 samples negative, while results of 319 are awaited. Fur ther, out of 48 samples tested by TrueNat machine, 47 turned out negative, while the result of one was awaited.

Nationwide tally crosses 1.5L; 4466 dead far, while over 83,000 are undergoing treatment. However, a PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories, till 9.30 PM, showed that more than 1.53 lakh have tested positive so far for the deadly virus infection and at least 4,466 have lost their lives. It also showed more than 66,750 having recovered. “Around 42.45 per cent patients have recovered so far,” a senior health ministry official said.

55L affected world-wide

NEW DELHI, MAY 27 (PTI): India’s COVID19 tally crossed 1.53 lakh Wednesday with more than 6,000 new cases getting detected across states, but the government said the recovery rate improved further to cross 42 per cent. The death toll also rose further.

In its morning update, the Union Health Ministry said the total number of cases has increased to 1,51,767 and the death toll to 4,337, registering an increase of 6,387 cases and 170 deaths in 24 hours since Tuesday 8 AM. It also said more than 64,000 have recovered so

Coronavirus infected more than 55 lakh people across the globe, according to John Hopkins University. The worldwide death toll from COVID-19 infection increased to 350,456. The United States recorded over 16 lakh coronavirus cases. The number of deaths in the country inched towards 100,000-mark.

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Returnees bound for other districts and who are initially quarantined at the quarantine facilities at Dimapur and Kohima would be sent to their respective districts only after testing them for COVID-19 and obtaining the results. Mentioning that this was decided at a meeting held under the chairmanship of chief minister Neiphiu Rio at Kohima on Wednesday to discuss inter-district transfer of returnees from other States, principal secretary (home) Abhijit Sinha said health & family welfare (H&FW) department would inform the status of tests of the returnees to Kohima and Dimapur district taskforces on time, after which the districts would make the travel plan accordingly. In a letter to Dimapur and Kohima deputy commissioners, who are also chairmen of their respective district taskforces, Sinha directed that there should

Governor R.N Ravi during the meeting with senior ofﬁcials on Wednesday. (Raj Bhavan)

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 7 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, RN Ravi, Tuesday emphasised the need for more Bio-Safety Level (BSL) laboratories in the state besides rigorous contact tracing. Against the backdrop of recent COVID-19 positive cases reported in the state, the governor Tuesday reviewed the preparedness of the state at a meeting with senior officials including chief secretary Temjen Toy and additional chief secretary Sentiyanger Imchen. Ravi laid emphasis on rigorous contact tracing of all those who had come in contact with the COVID-19 positive patients in the last 14 days and quarantining them either at home or institutions depending on their health symptoms. He said contact tracing and their management was (Cont’d on p-5) the most crucial preventive

protocol against spread of COVID-19. He insisted on improving the conditions of all the district hospitals, which were also the COVID-19 Hospitals. Governor praised the frontline warriors—health professionals for their dedication and selfless service to the people. He exhorted the senior officials to be in touch with them and be responsive

to their legitimate needs and apprehensions. Ravi further urged the people of the State to continue observing safety guidelines including social distancing and not to panic, not to stigmatise the COVID-19 patients and be compassionate to them. “They are our own people who have become victims for no fault of theirs,” he said.

BSL-2 lab to be set up in Tsg; TrueNat testing in all districts

tate government has decided to set up another Bio-Safety Laboratory 2 (BSL-2)-- in Tuensang district headquarter and also set up TrueNat testing facilities in all the districts. Informing this during the daily briefing on Wednesday, state government spokesperson and minister Neiba Kronu said that the state government through the Medical department will undertake necessary procedures to seek technical clearance from the Centre and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to setup the BSL-2 in Tuensang.

NSDMA predicts heavy NPCC says PDA has failed on all to very heavy rainfall fronts; demand dismissal of govt

DIMAPUR, MAY 27 (NPN): Heavy to very heavy rainfall activity is expected in the state over the following week, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has predicted and said that several other weather conditions were also likely during that period along with hefty showers. In a press release, secretary NSDMA, Lhouchalie Viya, stated that thunderstorm with lightning accompanied with gusty wind speed between 30-40 kmph was very likely to occur in Wokha, Zunheboto, Kiphire, Mokokchung, Longleng, Mon and Tuensang. However, normal rain and thundershowers would continue in the remaining parts of the state, which is expected to become intense and last for few days. NSDMA also predicted that Nagaland in the next few days would experience heavy rains and strong winds and also possibility of flash floods, and landslides. Lightning strikes would also be a common feature during this time, NSDMA said, adding that the showers were expected to continue over the state until June 7. All DDMAs and other line departments, which were responsible to attend to any emergencies caused by natural calamities, have been requested to be on alert to save lives and properties during this period. NSDMA also urged public to be vigilant during this period. Public have been reminded not to shelter under large trees and near the river banks to prevent unnecessary risk to life from lightning and flash flood.

DIMAPUR, MAY 27 (NPN): Alleging that the ruling PDA government has failed on all fronts, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) Tuesday demanded that the governor step in to salvage the situation by dismissing “this incompetent and callous government”, which it said was “only interested in clinging on to power at whatever cost.” NPCC through its communication department said that present government’s continuation in office would “only prolong the miseries” suffered by the people. Congress party alleged that sending back 169 returnees to Tuensang after just three days of institutional quarantine in Kohima in violation of its own 14-day institutional quarantine rule has once again exposed the “sheer criminal negligence” of the state government. It said that the state government, while displaying “extreme callousness” in handling

returnees from other districts, has “totally abdicated” its responsibility to the people of Nagaland. Congress also claimed that state government’s “eagerness to be held hostage by the diktats of some civil society organisations and local bodies has sliced opened the wounds of discrimination and imbalanced share of development”, which it said was visible all over the state. NPCC said it was “a great misfortune” that the people of the state were witnessing the state government in a state of total panic after repeatedly assuring that it was “well prepared” during the initials days of lockdown. “The rot in the government runs deep and this will only aggravate the lives of the citizens during this pandemic,” NPCC said, adding that the government, by its actions, seemed more concerned about saving its political face rather than save the people of Nagaland.

ENSF, WYH slam govt over sending returnees violating SOP WCH appeals to citizens D I M A P U R , M AY 2 7 (NPN): Accusing the state government of “discriminating” the returnees of Eastern Nagaland and forcefully despatching them to Tuensang violating all standard operating procedure (SOP) and protocols of COVID-19, the Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) has cautioned that the state government would be held solely responsible in the event of outbreak of law and order and widespread infection. In a representation addressed to the state chief minister, the ENSF president Sepili Sangtam and general secretary Imtichoba Chang demanded immediate suspension of responsible officer/person(s) behind despatching returnees of Tuensang district as per relevant section of law. ENSF said that dispatching returnees from Kohima

and Dimapur quarantine centres has put the future of Eastern Nagaland “in a very dark, stake and dangerous position”. ENSF sought to place on record the “discrimination” shown to Eastern Nagaland during this pandemic. Further, the federation demanded demand that the government immediately provide sufficient COVID-19 required equipment, ventilators, establish ICU, construct quarantine centres and post manpower in all the Eastern districts to combat the pandemic. In the event of failure to respond positively by the government, the federation said it would be compelled to take democratic steps to save the lives of people and for which the government would be held solely responsible for any eventualities. Meanwhile, ENSF has appealed the state government to “officially” acknowledge

the negligence of Eastern Nagaland in all the developmental fronts since the inception of Nagaland state. During its visit to all the Eastern districts and tribal headquarters along with six federating units, ENSF said it was found that COVID-19 district wise fund allocation was unjust and unfair. It, therefore, demanded that equal and manageable fund must be reallocated to all the Eastern districts at the earliest. The federation also demanded that the government issue “actionable Office Memorandum” and direct all its employees, particularly heads of the departments in the district to report to their respective place of posting within three days. Despite of the office memorandum issued by the chief secretary, ENSF said many officers have not reported to their place of district.

WYH asks CM to constitute probe

Expressing shock and dismay over the “irresponsible, mismanagement and barbaric treatment” meted out to the innocent returnees belonging to Tuensang district, Western Yimchungru Hoho (WYH) has appealed to the state chief minister to constitute an inquiry and take necessary action against the persons responsible for creating the mess. WYH through its media cell also condemned the health and family welfare (H&FW) department officials and those responsible for sending 169 Chennai returnees to Tuensang without following the proper protocol. Questioning the “very existence and purpose” of COVID-19 Task Force and War Room,WYH slammed “such irresponsible, in coordination and mismanage-

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D I M A P U R , M AY 2 7 (NPN): Against the backdrop of requests from Kohima Village Council, Agamimiepfü Metsu Krotho and Dimapur civil society groups over the issue of sending back returnees to their home districts, Western Chakhesang Hoho (WCH) appealed to citizens of Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung to be magnanimous in considering the difficulties of less developed neighbouring districts. WCH president Dietho Rhakho,said the Hoho understood the apprehensions and concern over increasing number of returning citizens and the risks involved when they were adjusted into overcrowded facility centres. He also said WCH was also aware that Dimapur or Kohima alone would not be able to accommodate (Cont’d on p-5) all the returnees. WCH

ment of returnees from different parts of the country. It particularly pointed out that COVID-19 positive patient was made to travel amongst the 168 returnees in five buses without maintaining social distancing and without segregating the returnees based on Green, Orange and Red Zones. Besides, WYH said that returnees were made to board the bus from 11:30am, but departed only after 1:30pm from the Quarantine Centre in Kohima. It also said that returnees were not provided lunch before departure or any food package for their onward journey. “Such stepmotherly treatment igniting a sense of second-class citizen of the State through the action of the concerned authority of the H&FW and Covid-19 Task Force is very

however reminded that with better position, infrastructure, manpower, medical facilities and easier access to power centres and financial resources, came greater responsibilities. WCH said it was concerned over insufficient quarantine centres and inadequate arrangements that could endanger many lives or invite chaos but nevertheless believed that the government knew best and would take necessary measures to protect its citizens. It said the safety of both the residents and returning citizens should never be compromised. WCH said called upon all “villages, colonies, tribal organisations, churches and NGOs to come forward in their own capacities to team up with the authorities, if we are to get through this pandemic.” K Y M C

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Foundation stone laid for DPIN

Khehovi Yepthomi, Temjen Imna Along and Tongpang Ozukum with others.

DIMAPUR: Foundation stone for Development of Pilgrimage Infrustructure in Nagaland (DPIN) was laid under PRASAD Scheme at Molungkimong village on May 16 by advisor of Tourism, Art and Culture, Khehovi Yepthomi along with minister for Higher Education, Technical Education and Tribal Affairs,

Temjen Imna Along. According to a press release, Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) scheme aims at integrated development of pilgrimage destinations to provide complete religious tourism experience. It also aims to enhance tourist attraction by developing

world class infrastructure in religious destinations. It also seeks to promote local art, culture, handicrafts, cuisine etc. and the ministry of tourism provides central financial assistance to state government to promote tourism at identified places and is funded for the projects under PRASAD scheme.

Molungkimong was identified as a place of religious importance and development of pilgrimage infrastructures under PRASAD scheme for the early Christian significance the village holds. The village has monuments for Rev. Dr. E.W. Clark on the site where he stayed, first baptistery, first chapel hall monument, monolith erected in the name of 60 Molungkimong warriors. The press release further stated that to begin the project works at the earliest the foundation stone was laid despite the lockdown. The event was witnessed by Molungkimong Baptist church leaders and Molungkimong village council. Earlier, face masks were distributed to all the attendees and social distancing was also maintained. Minister of Housing and Mechanical, Tongpang Ozukum also attended the programme.

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KVSU assists students Demonstration held on TAG 24 for online education Correspondent KOHIMA, MAY 27 (NPN): The introduction of online education system since COVID-19 lockdown has not been readily appreciated by all as many families do not have access to TV, phone or radio. To mitigate this setback, the Kohima Village Students’ Union (KVSU) has been reaching out to all students from every nook and corner of the village by ensuring that no one is missed out with the study notes. Speaking to Nagaland Post, KVSU president Kevin Khezhie conveyed that all the executives and unit executives of various khels under Kohima village have been advised to identify any student who is unable to avail online education. Kevin said that such students are personally assisted by the executives. However, Kevin added that by God’s grace, there were very few people in such condition to require assistance. He said that he is providing his phone number to avail notes and assignments for a couple of students who do not have Whatsapp facility and also taking the printouts for them. So far the KVSU has not been keeping count of the number of students being helped. Kevin added that people in the village had also been helping each other out by sharing their TV, radio or phone with those who do not have the facilities.

KVK official Roben Singh with farmers at the demonstration of seed treatment.

DIMAPUR: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Dimapur, Niuland block conducted demonstration on Cultivation Practices of Groundnut (TAG 24) on May 22 at Niuland. A press release by the block informed that ACTO Agronomy, KVK Dimapur, Roben Singh, demonstrated seed treatment of groundnut seed with phosphate solubilizing bacteria and rhizobium. He advised the farmers to fol-

low proper spacing while sowing the seeds and stressed on the necessary inter-culture operationsweed management and “earthing up” which are critical for good production of groundnut. The release informed that during the program, appropriate physical distancing was maintained. It informed that COVID19 safety kits and information pamphlets about precautionary measures were distributed to the farmers.

RPOD condemns tax demand

DIMAPUR: Rengma Public Organisation Dimapur (RPOD) has vehemently condemned the “unjustifiable demand of tax” at this critical situation of COVID-19 lockdown, rendering mental harassment towards Progressive Motors, Dimapur. In a condemnation note, RPOD president Wanthang Rengma and general secretary, Ar. Sherhunglo Kent extended solidarity with CAKU, DVC,PAC,ASTD and BAN.

Contributions toward combating COVID-19 chalie Metha and general secretary, Rev. Vezopa Rhakho stated that, the first phase of relief (food commodities) to hundreds of individuals and families in need has been carried out successfully. It further appealed to the church to give any possible help as and when services were required and also extend full cooperation with regard to the lockdown directives issued by the state authorities for the safety of all. KBPF also assured its constant prayer support for all the administration, health workers, police, the NSDMA, and the municipal authorities, and all others who are battling at the forefront. KABC donates to quarantine centres: Kohima Ao Baptist Church (KABC) under the ministry, “Welcome home beloved Nagas,

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1938 – 19-05-2020 “For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands”. 2 Corinthians 5:1 We, the bereaved family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, churches, friends and well wishers who stood by us during the brief illness and sad demise of our beloved Lt. ZHARE XAVIER SANCHU who left for his heavenly abode on 19th May 2020 at Tuophema. We deeply regret for not being able to thank you individually but pray that our Almighty God bless each and every one of you abundantly.

Kohima Ao Baptist Church COVID-19” contributed a sum of Rs. 11, 00, 000 (eleven lakhs) (One lakh each for all the eleven districts of Nagaland) specifically towards the district quarantine centre management. NEIDA distributes hand sanitisers: Tata Chemicals Ltd., through the Tata Trusts had donated 3,000 liters of hand sanitisers to the North East Initiative Development

Agency (NEIDA). A press release from NEIDA programme coordinator, Sentimongla Kechuchar stated that, NEIDA distributed the same to district administrations of Tuensang, Phek, Kiphire and Pungro block administration. The sanitisers are also being distributed to 108 village councils in Tuensang, Phek and Kiphire for use by the village volunteers and health workers.

news in Brief DC Mon informs: Deputy commissioner (DC) Mon, Thavaseelan K has informed that issue of indigenous inhabitant certificate, schedule tribe certificate, backward tribe certificate and permanent residential certificate will resume with effect from May 21.

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“If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Romans 14: 8

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a sum of Rs. 5,00,000/- (five lakhs only), while Dr. Longai Phom & wife Dr. Anungla Phom donated Rs.50,000/(fifty thousand only) to Nagaland House Emergency Center Delhi, for providing rations and other emergency help to the stranded persons in Delhi and NCR areas. A press release from Nagaland House, PRO (IPR) Kuolie Mere stated that the emergency center has provided rations to around 2100 persons and also monetary support to as many as 50 patients. KBPF relief activities: Kohima Baptist Pastors' Fellowship (KBPF) took up relief activities in collaboration with the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) in the wake of the worldwide COVID-I9 nationwide lockdown. A press release by KBPF president Dr. Kevi-

Born:18.09.1950 – Died: 11.05.2020 We, the family members of LATE PUHONOL THAPO (PUESO), extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each and every individual, well wishers, relatives, friends and neighbours who stood by us physically, spiritually and ﬁnancially during his illness till his demise on May 11, 2020. Words are inadequate to express our gratitude but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. We convey our special Thanks to: 1. Doctors and Nurses of I.C.U, Oking Hospital, Kohima, Nagaland. 2. Viswema Baptist Church, Viswema, Nagaland. 3. Viswema Baptist fellowship, Kohima, Nagaland. 4. Faith Harvest Church, Kohima, Nagaland. Loving Wife, Children, In-laws and Grandchildren K-944

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DIMAPUR: Churches, individuals and other social organisations have contributed towards COVID-19 fund and also to the quarantine centres with Bibles, gift packages and other essentials. BSI distributes Bibles: Bible Society of India (BSI), Dimapur Auxiliary has distributed 207 copies of Good News Bible to a few quarantine centres at Dimapur on May 27. A press release from BSI Dimapur auxiliary secretary, Rev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah stated that, the Bibles were distributed to those in need of comfort at the quarantine centres. Bibles were donated by Opang Paron, Ruksin Baptist Church, Arunachal Pradesh to the BSI to be given to people in need at quarantine centres. The staff of BSI has therefore handed over these Bibles to in-charges of quarantine centers. NBCC team reach out to quarantine centres: Nagaland Baptist Churches Council (NBCC) has donated gift packages to the two quarantine centres in Dimapur led by Rev. Andrew Semp on Wednesday. Around 90 packages were given to the Oriental Theological Seminary, Bade Dimapur and 30 to the Christian Higher Secondary School, Dimapur. The NBCC team handed over the gift packages to both the centres with a prayer with in-charges as well as medical team. NBCC team leader Rev. Andrew Semp, secretary, Nagaland Missions Movement encouraged the inmates through loud speaker to stay strong and trust in the Lord. Team also handed over few cash to both the institutions which are directly under the NBCC projects. Donations to Nagaland House, New Delhi: Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Tokheho Yepthomi, donated

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Loving wife, children, in-laws, grandchildren and relatives

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DIMAPUR: NSCN/GPRN has expressed grief over the demise of its leacy, SP Benod, son of SP Wangthoi of Chakpikarong village, Khurmi region who breathed his last on May 25. In a condolence message, NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that, late SP Benod joined the Naga national service in 1992 and had served the Naga nation with unwavering national spirit and that the void created by his demise would difficult to fill in. MIP also stated that his name shall be recorded in the pages of Naga history and his sacrifices for the Naga nation shall ever be cherished by all. NSCN (I-M) further conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed the Almighty to grant his soul eternal peace. K Y M C

Words are inadequate to express our deep and sincere gratitude to all the individuals who stood by us at the sudden demise of our beloved brother Late S. Mhabemo Ezung, who left for his eternal reward on 20th May 2020, We especially thank: 1. St Alphonsa Catholic Church Karbi Anglong Assam 2. Director and Staff Intanki National Park Nagaland 3. Nagaland Forest Executive Staff Association (NFESA) 4. Borlengri Lotha Colony 5. Longsae Ekhung Dimapur 6. Ezungtsu Ekhung Dimapur 7. Holy Trinity Church Dimapur 8. Holy Cross Church Dimapur 9. Nagaland Catholic Women Association 10. Holy Cross Parish Youth Association 11. Friends, Neighbours and Well-Wishers Also we regret our inability to thank each and every individual but pray that the Lord bless you all. K-946

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Loving brothers, sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces and relatives. K Y M C

State

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020

COVID-19: Preventive measures steps up in the state

DIMAPUR: With more COVID-19 positive cases emerging in Nagaland state, the government and district administrations have stepped up preventive measures particularly in the quarantine centres. Concerned authorities have been carrying out sanitisation of various quarantine centres to control the spread of COVID-19. Meetings and trainings in regard to the present situation is being conducted in various districts as preparedness activity. New SOP for quarantine centres are also being issued by respective district administration. Meanwhile, civil organisations have appealed to the public and those in quarantine to follow strict protocol to contain the dreaded virus. Public have been asked not to panic but to continue using the preventive essentials like mask, sanitiser and social distancing for the safety of all.

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Mon DISTRICT DC Mon informs on SOP for quarantine centres

Automatic body sanitiser has been installed at the main NDRF personnel sanitising the quarantine centre at entry of NLA secretariat on May 27. (DIPR) Meriema on May 27.

Automatic body sanitiser installed at NLA

Meriema quarantine centre sanitised by NDRF

As part of its preparedness to facilitate the functioning of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) secretariat in the COVID-19 pandemic situation, secretary NLA, Dr. P.J. Antony has informed that it has installed an automatic body sanitiser at its main entry door on May 27. According to DIPR report, the sanitiser developed by the Kudatech Skill Centre, Dimapur

was set up along with the automatic hand sanitiser dispensers in the context of the series of meetings of the assembly committees scheduled during the coming days. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) under the chairmanship of advisor, School Education, K.T. Sukhalu held its first meeting of the year in the assembly committee room on May 27.

One sub team of 12th Bn NDRF Doimukh, stationed at 4th NAP Thizama carried out sanitisation drive in view of COVID-19 at the premises of Meriema quarantine centre Kohima, to stop the spread of Coronavirus infection on May 27. A press release from 12th Bn NDRF Doimukh stated that, sub inspector K. P. Singh (team leader) briefed the people in

quarantine about social distancing and personal behaviour. NDRF team sprayed sodium hypochlorite and water mixed solution in entire buildings of the quarantine centre at Meriema. Rescuers of 12th Bn NDRF sprayed the disinfectant by jet spray and motorized spray machines, fully equipped with their PPE.

State Emergency Operation Centre COVID-19 control room, Home department has issued the report on law & order across the state as on May 26. According to DIPR report, joint secretary Hiazu Meru stated that, while remedial steps were taken against violations, 109 vehicles were challaned under MV Act and imposed fines of Rs,

15.400 (fifteen thousand four hundred). Further the report stated that, shops for food grains, groceries, medicine and milk were opened in all the districts. It is also said that, there was no report of any shortage of food grains, groceries, milk or medicine in the state. Further, the report stated that, there was no restriction on movement

of essential service providers like electricity, telecom facilities, medical facilities etc and personnel/workers in manufacturing units and commercial vehicles for distribution of essential commodities and ecommerce. Suitable arrangements have been made for providing food and shelter to migrant workers af-

fected by the COVID-19 restrictions. The report stated that from 2 (two) active relief shelters camps 15 (fifteen) persons were housed and from 2 (two) active food camps more than 1224 (one thousand two hundred twenty four) daily wagers/needy persons were provided with food and dry rations by government and NGOs.

State law & order situation report on COVID-19

Phek DISTRICT Training on sampling procedures and PPE

In view of COVID19 pandemic, training on sampling procedures and donning and doffing of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) was imparted to laboratory technicians and medical attendants of Phek district on May 26 at District Hospital Phek. A press release by district media officer, NHM Phek informed that deResource person demonstrating donning and doffing tailed training on the steps of sampling procedures of PPE by a DH nurse Velulu.

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Deputy commissioner Mon, Thavaseelan K has given the following SOP for all quarantine centres. According to DIPR report, the SOPs are: In every quarantine centre, police personnel, volunteers from KSU should be stationed at all times and timely updates to be given to the officerin-charge/convener, empowered group. They should ensure that the quarantine protocols are being followed. Social distancing norms should be followed at all times; Purchase and accommodation committee with the help of the war room and the civil societies shall coordinate with the parents and guardians of the returnees in regard to the mattresses and other essential items for use at the designated quarantine centre; Purchase and accommodation committee shall also allot the rooms of the returnees and ensure that the amenities such as bedding, gift hampers courtesy Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Mon and other essentials donated by NGOs/civil societies, pillows/bed sheets etc. are made available at the designated quarantine centre; Officer-in-charge shall ensure that all amenities and basic facilities are in place before the arrival of

the returnees; Officer-in-charge along with the reception and counseling committee shall receive the passengers on their arrival at the quarantine centres. A brief orientation will be given by the officer-in-charge to the returnees regarding the rules and regulations to be followed at the quarantine centre; The contact details of the officer-in-charge, medical team, war room helpline, water/ sanitation committee and meal schedules will be pasted at all the centres; Officer-in-charge of the quarantine facility will coordinate with the various committees of the empowered group for COVID-19, Mon district in case of emergencies and difficulties faced by the quarantined persons; Those quarantined persons who are under mental stress and in need of counselling can contact the ANCA ( All Nagaland Counsellors’ Association) helpline number; Visitors are not allowed to meet the residents of the quarantine centres under any circumstance; All waste to be disposed off and burned in the waste pit within the quarantine centre; Protocols such as use of masks, gloves, social distancing should be followed while delivering water, food etc.

Dimapur DISTRICT

Rotary Club Dimapur constructed two hand wash stations outside COVID-19 Hospital near OPD and other at CMO office Dimapur. The wash stands were inaugurated Wednesday at District Hospital Dimapur which is also the designated COVID-19 Hospital, Dimapur.

Kiphire DISTRICT

DC Kiphire, Sarita Yadav speaking at the DTF meeting held on May 26. (DIPR)

Meeting of DTF members held in Kiphire

DTF members held a meeting on May 26 at DPDB hall with deputy commissioner Kiphire chairing the programme. According to DIPR report, while deliberating on returnees, Medical department advised that virus (COVID-19) incubation period was zero to a fortnight, so persons released from institutional quarantine should be followed by obligatory fortnight in home quarantine. It was decided that male returnees be sent to respective quarantine in Seyongchung and Pungro quarantine, and females to be placed at the institutional quarantine at Kiphire town. SP Erie Kajire thanked civil societies and public for co-operating with the department through which law and order situation in the district was smooth so far. As appraised by Veterinary department, the members decided to control free forms of kineticism of animals especially canines felines and poultries in town/villages, as a component of the quantifications taken in containment of COVID-19. An order is to be issued by administration to controlling it by way of chaining or caged. Owners, ward authorities/village authorities are to take responsibility. Supply department apprised that so far 13 villages under Pungro have distributed food grains from PMGKAY and normal supply will commence from May 27 onwards. Food grains are to be distributed to migrant workers under “Atma Nirbhar Bharat Programme”. So far, 52 persons have been identified out of 132 migrant workers as reported by inspector, Supply department Kiphire. DC thanked the Medical, Police, subordinating officers and all the DTF members and civil societies for cooperation.

and its guidelines were disseminated by the resource persons Dr. Lanuakum, Dr. K. Kuotsu and Dr. Wethselo. Training on donning and doffing of PPE through demonstration was done by DH nurse Velulu. The release said the training was necessitated as laboratory technicians and medical attendants play a vital role in containing COVID-19 outbreak.

Zunheboto DISTRICT SAH appeals citizens to extend support to administration

Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho (SAH) Pughoboto has appealed its citizens that returnees should be received with proper care and in consultation with district administration and COVID-19 officials. A press release from SAH information and publicity secretary, K. A. Jacob stated that, since the

Coronavirus has reached the state, one should not panic but extend support to administration in every possible way to contain further spread of the virus. Hoho also appealed the village council, churches and different organisations in the Aphuyemi area and Aphuyemi based organisations of different parts of

the state, to extend helping hand to the district administration whenever the need arise with strict protocol. While stating that administration and government are doing its best, the SAH also added that as responsible citizens, one should follow the protocol set up by the health experts.

Tuensang DISTRICT

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WEATHER FORECAST May 28

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Agartala Showers and a heavier t-storm 28 23 Aizawl

Heavy rain and a thunderstorm 20 19

Guwahati An afternoon thunderstorm Imphal

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28 21 23 19

Itanagar A strong morning thunderstorm 26 18 Shillong

Couple of thunderstorms

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20 16

Dimapur

Some rain and a thunderstorm 26 20

Mkg

A morning t-storm in the area

21 15

Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots

16 12

A thunderstorm in spots

22 17

Zunheboto A thunderstorm in spots

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Assam Rifles personnel installing water drums in community quarantine centres at Shamator town. (DIPR)

Installation of drinking water drums 45th Assam Rifles tor assisted in installing tine centres at Shamator along with Chambers drinking water dr ums town, informed a DIPR of Commerce Shama- in community quaran- report.

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 171 Dimapur, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020

Hard facts

ith nationwide tally of Covid-19 cases having crossed 1.5 lakh as on May 27 with states like Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Tripura and Manipur reporting a significant rise in their numbers amid the large-scale return of migrant workers from other states, the spectre of further spikes when more arrive states is real. Nagaland has witnessed a spike by five COVID-19 cases on May 27 taking the state’s tally to nine COVID-19 cases. As per reports of Indian Railways, it has ferried over 44 lakh migrant workers and stranded people on board 3,276 ‘Shramik Special’ trains since May 1. There have also been few confirmed COVID-19 cases from passengers travelling by air .After air travel was relaxed, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri, had said an additional 41,673 people had travelled to their home states via flights till Tuesday. Several states have been attributing the increase in their tallies to the arrival of people from outside in special trains, being run since May 1 to ferry migrant workers and stranded persons to their respective states, and special international flights that began on May 1 to bring back stranded Indians and expatriates from abroad. Besides, domestic flights have also begun since May 25, in a phased manner. Several states have decided to toughen up the quarantine rules for people returning from various parts of the country via trains and flights. This would translate into placing all returnees to institutional quarantine centres and not self-quarantine at home. Other experts flagged there is a need for more intense surveillance and monitoring in areas where migrants have returned to contain the outbreak. Having witnessed a kind of backlash after opening of the floodgates and in a knee-jerk reaction so as to control the fresh spike in cases created by the mass movement, several states announced mandatory institutional quarantine on arrival for all. India is now among the ten worst-hit countries by the novel coronavirus and several experts have attributed the surge in cases to easing of travel restrictions and movement of migrants besides enhanced testing capacity. According to AIIMS Director, Randeep Guleria, the present rise in cases has been reported predominantly from hotspot areas but there is a possibility of further rise in the number of Covid19 cases in the coming few days due to increased travel. He said those who are asymptomatic or are in a pre-symptomatic stage can pass through screening mechanisms and may reach areas where there have been minimal or less cases. He felt the need for more intense surveillance and monitoring in areas where migrants have returned to contain the spread of the disease. The point that needs to be stressed with regard to handling of the arrivals, is for the state government to assess the ground reality on the ground with regard to the district institutional quarantine centres. It is not a time for blame game, since people and the government were not prepared to handle such a crisis. However, the state government has much to do with regard to correcting the drift and ensure that what it has to do is done and also to bring more clarity on the Standard Operating Procedure(SOP).The worst is not over and COVID-19 cases are going to rise much further and this is the most worrying factor.

DailyDevotion The Life To Know Him

…tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high. —Luke 24:49 The disciples had to tarry, staying in Jerusalem until the day of Pentecost, not only for their own preparation but because they had to wait until the Lord was actually glorified. And as soon as He was glorified, what happened? “Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear” (Acts 2:33). The statement in John 7:39— “…for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified”— does not pertain to us. The Holy Spirit has beengiven; the Lord is glorified— our waiting is not dependent on the providence of God, but on our own spiritual fitness. The Holy Spirit’s influence and power were at work before Pentecost, but Hewas not here. Once our Lord was glorified in His ascension, the Holy Spirit came into the world, and He has been here ever since. We have to receive the revealed truth that He is here. The attitude of receiving and welcoming the Holy Spirit into our lives is to be the continual attitude of a believer. When we receive the Holy Spirit, we receive reviving life from our ascended Lord. It is not the baptism of the Holy Spirit that changes people, but the power of the ascended Christ coming into their lives through the Holy Spirit. We all too often separate things that the New Testament never separates. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is not an experience apart from Jesus Christ— it is the evidence of the ascended Christ. The baptism of the Holy Spirit does not make you think of time or eternity— it is one amazing glorious now. “This is eternal life, that they may know You…” (John 17:3). Begin to know Him now, and never finish.

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Unless we remember we cannot understand. ~ E. M. Forster

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020

Post-mortem

Of tests and quarantine in the battle against COVID-19 N a g a l a n d ’s f i g h t against Covid has been a bitter sweet battle right from the start with many a hiccup. Appreciation and credit ought to be given where it is due and deserving criticisms ought to be accepted with humility. The effort of the Govt. to bring the stranded citizens from various parts of the country is well appreciated by some (many whose children are returning home) and criticized by others (mostly those who have no relatives outside). Many orders, guidelines, advisories, SOPs sometimes even contradicting each other or changing very frequently, has been served by various agencies of both Govt. and non Govt. authorities to the confusion of the target audience often causing more disparity than clarity so much so that there had been cases of unwarranted violence, assault and unpleasant embarrassing situations. This is compounded by social organizations putting up various demands where some are even unreasonable or unacceptable, but a closer look reveals that some demands were driven by fear and/or ignorance which only indicated the need for closer interactions between the Govt. and Social Agencies. Many issues have been resolved or settled and the fight against Covid-19 goes on. Planning is an essential part of any operation, let alone one of this magnitude pandemic as of Covid.

In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “If you Fail to Plan, you are Planning to Fail”. The authorities had the requisite information and data of people returning back to Nagaland from various part of the country before their journey actually began. The logistic of quarantine in Kohima and Dimapur, which were declared as the portal of entry and stay for “Unsafe Overcrowded Quarantine” for various districts could have been evaluated well before the returnees arrived and the “Grave Danger of Overcrowding” in the so called quarantine centers at Kohima and Dimapur could have been avoided for the safety of everyone more in particular for the “Returnees”. The fact that there were no sufficient infrastructure for quarantine for the returnees but to declare a mandatory Govt. facility quarantine for all returnees by the Govt. authority which initially was slated for 21 days and later declared three days only then extended again, was not only out of touch with the practical ground realities but seem to display a “Lack of Seriousness in Planning and a Lack of Understanding of Reason” behind the duration of quarantine which is substantiated further by the “Nepotism and Favoritism” shown towards some rich and influential returnees as strongly alleged by a social organization. While the present stand of the authorities to

advocate quarantine for 14 days in institutional quarantine centers is appreciated, however, the decision to hold all “Returnees from Red Zones or Green Zone being Mixed Randomly and Thoughtlessly” dumped in Kohima and Dimapur has posed another severe practical problem, and most of all a dangerous one at that in the form of explosively overcrowding in quarantine centers without proper arrangement and management, thereby risking an exponential spread from these quarantine centers, apart from overwhelming and over exhausting the logistic teams and medical service providers. As such, many villages including Jotsoma and Khonoma are applying for recognition of their “Own Arranged Quarantine Centers” so that they can take out their children to a safer center. The fact that 80% of Covid-19 patients are asymptomatic (showing no symptoms) who can transmit the Covid disease to “All Their Contacts in Their Communities”, keeping returnees in overcrowded quarantine centers in Kohima and Dimapur, has become a matter of serious concern even to the social organizations who provide them services, so much, so that various organizations such as Dimapur Urban Council Chairman’s Federation, Dimapur Naga Students’ Union, Naga Women Hoho Dimapur, and GB’s Union Dimapur, Angamiapfü Mechü Krotho, and Kohima Vil-

Reality caught us off guard

t is the 2nd month of the nationwide lockdown which was necessitated to contain the spread of Covid19. But the pertinent question as to whether the unplanned lockdown served its purpose is in the open for all to see. There has been a spike in the number of active cases shortly after the ICMR announced that the curve has flattened. Just 3 months back the nation was merry-making welcoming the arrival of the POTUS to India. This event took place almost a month after the World Health Organization (WHO) signalled warnings about the impending danger and declared the novel Corona virus as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Over 100 Crore Rupees was spent only for the arrangements! Today, India is at a shock battling the grim reality and Ahmedabad which hosted the Namaste Trump event with over one lakh crowds at the Motera stadium is the hotbed of Covid19 in Gujarat. Ironically, the recovery rate in Gujarat is also the lowest in India. Thousands of Crores spent on building statues and renaming of cities and places in the last six years have not yielded any results. In fact, what Modi deprecated Nehru and the Congress’s contribution all his life has turned out to be the life saver. The unplanned lockdown has had far reaching consequences. The lockdown should have been enforced earlier but the top brass of the BJP weredetermined to install the BJP Government in Madhya Pradesh which resulted in the delay. The government which gave notice for the ‘Janta Curfew’ (the very purpose of social distancing was defeated at 5.00 PM when hundreds of thousands came out on the streets heeding to the call of Mr.Modi celebrating as if some festivity was in progress) two days ahead would later give only four hour notice for the nationwide lockdown. As a result, millions of migrant workers and labourers were forced to stay put all togetherwithout work and food for several days. With the gradual easing of restrictions, millions of migrants are on the move on foot Reader’s note: Articles

lage Council did express concerns and the practical difficulties that were emerging in Kohima and Dimapur and thereby suggesting to let other districts ease the burden by segregation and helping out in the quarantine of their respective district returnees, while at the same time suggesting the Govt. that all returnees should be strictly tested while still in quarantine for the safety of the returnees. It is unfortunate that some people had attempted to put a tribal intonation to the whole episode, accusing the people of Kohima and Dimapur to be very selfish. Nevertheless, however misunderstood or selfish the Civil Societies of Kohima and Dimapur may sound to some, the fact remains that overcrowding in the quarantine centers of these two districts is a “Grave Threat to all the Inmates”. While it would be ideal that all returnees are tested on arrival at the route of entry, be it railway, roadway or airway before heading to respective districts as suggested earlier, the two labs has only a testing capacity of 70 samples per day with a long turnover time and till date only one is operational. Thus what is ideal often may not be practical and vice-versa. Meanwhile in the waiting period of testing, the quarantine centers in Kohima and Dimapur are getting explosively overcrowded and the status quo has to be avoided for the safety of the returnees or for all. Any asymptomatic Covid-

19 positive case lurking in crowded quarantine centers can lead to an exponential rise in Covid case and “Create Super-Spreaders in All our Naga Communities”. Covid-19 disease does not make any tribal or traditional land owners distinction therefore these two are not our issue. To prevent exponential rise of Covid cases, returnees need to be decongested in any case either you like it or not by accommodating in their respective district quarantine centers as the example of Jotsoma and Khonoma we have no choice. Why keep those quarantine centers in other Districts empty? To prevent “Creation of Super- Spreaders in our Naga Communities”, all returnees should be tested by sending samples from the quarantine centers/ District hospitals in the respective districts to the testing laboratory. Nobody is claiming the ownership of our BSL-3 lab, it is equally important for every citizen of Nagaland. Whatever said and done is in the interest of the returnees that they are not overcrowded in Kohima or Dimapur quarantine centers but quarantined in smaller groups in their safe respective destination districts. The overwhelming number of returnees can overwhelm the medical service providers and even compromise the quality of service provision. It is just a common sense. The concern to decongest the quarantine centers should not in any way be misin-

terpreted as “Denial of Service to Those from Other Districts on Tribal Line”. In critical moments such as these, with more people to come from more “Hot Spots” in the coming days, we do not need another problem in the form of tribal discrimination. If the suggestion of Dimapur and Kohima to move the returnees to respective district sounds ‘selfish’, the denial by the home districts would appear ‘cruel’ given the fact that each district has been prepared to handle Covid19 pandemic. The problem of the overcrowded quarantine centers should not be viewed only from the narrow prism of tribalism, but from the larger and more dangerous perspective of the “Potential of Explosive Spread in the Communities” begin from crowded quarantine centers. If only the authorities can indulge in more anticipatory planning taking into confidence of the stakeholders and civil societies, such problems of unnecessary misunderstanding could have been avoided. After all in the end, it is the community where the Covid disease would spread, or it is only the communities that can help prevent the spread. Stay Home and Stay Safe in the Lord. May all of you find favor in the eyes of God. Kevinourheno Seyie President AMK and Shürhivino Nakhro Gen Secy AMK

Shopping under Pandemic

heading back homewards. Their hopping has never been pleted the authenticated customers There is no schedule tribe tribulation is not at a concern an ideal hobby for me. I that stood at queue patiently for a concession nor does it have any for the central government and usually avoid it unless it long time were finally rewarded in special consideration on grounds there is no mention for the poor is absolutely necessary. This buying the valued commodity. After of color, race or a country. Perhaps migrants either in the 1st or the unavoidability however hap- the purchase they left for their homes the only step for prevention against 2nd package neither is there any pened recently when the exciting triumphantly carrying wining smiles this pandemic is taking preventive steps since so far there is no vacrespite for the MSMEs which news of great joy filled the air on their faces. employs over 120 million people. in our colony about the arrival This pandemic may serve as an cine against this deadly virus. The situation also calls for The help for the MSMEs is in of fish in the market. The ar- eye opener to some harsh realities an alert mind, a disciplined liferival also carried an element terms of loans which is totally with which we may have to learn to absurd. The earlier package of of alarm that the stock of fish live in the coming days. This COVID- style with proper hygiene, seekRs.1.7 lakh Crore which was is limited and that one should 19 Pandemic has no boundaries. It ing timely medical advises and announced by the FM on 26th seize the opportunity of buying has no ‘I’ nor ‘YOU’ nor ‘WE’ or pursuance’s of protocols for the prevention and treatment of the March is only a repackaging of the commodity at the earliest. ‘THEY’ consideration. It is always pandemic. The residences of our colony us, as the virus will attack anyone at the existing schemes. In actual, Tali Longkumer not even 1/3rd of the 1.36 lakh that were made to resort to anytime, anywhere. the vegetarian menus for quite Crore have been disbursed. The second economic package of sometime under the spell of lockdown were simply fluttered Rs. 20 lakh Crore is only an over the news of this arrival to eyewash. With no immediate the market. I was eke out from relief, the farmers who are the my home to rush to the market backbone of this nation are left for the purchase of the said comto fend for themselves. On fur- modity. By the time I arrived at ther detailed study, the package the place of occurrences, I could is worth only around Rs. 3 lakh see an excited crowd forming Sir, Through this esteem column, I would like to extend my immense Crore. India’s economy which is a long queue in front of the appreciation to the Nagaland state government in particular and public in freefall is further devastated fish stall. The buyers though due to the poor management of ambitious and motivated were in general. Sir, the introduction of odd and even number of vehicles the country’s economy during however appeared disciplined. especially in Dimapur is one of the most effective measures taken this crisis. The GDP of India is There were also few volunteers by the state government. I personally salute the individual whoever forecasted to grow at 0% for the conspicuously brandishing in has suggested the idea to introduce odd or even vehicle number to current fiscal as per Moody’s front of the crowd, attempting be implemented. As we are all aware that the problems of traffic jam is one of Investor Services. The country’s to bring order of discipline to the most unsolved virus being discussed by one and all. However my the excited buyers. The volunfrontline workers are ill equipped sincere appreciation and desire is that why the order passed is only teers were constantly shouting and surprisingly despite the WHO issuing guidelines to all ‘LINE-DI-KHARA-KORIBI during COVID-19 lockdown? Why not let the order stand firm after countries on February 27, 2020 ARO AK FEET DISTANCE the lockdown because after the coronavirus lockdown we are able to stockpile PPEs in view of the RAKHIBI’ (stand in line and to taste the free movements of vehicles, the public also will adjust keep a feet distance). Customspread of Corona Virus. The cen- ers were more focused on the using the vehicles accordingly which will save the time wasted in the tral government paid no heed to fish but less aware of one feet traffic jam for public to perform their duties in time. We all know that the law makers are the law breakers. Let us conthe guideline and was exporting distances. On the other side of tribute a little bit of civic sense and build a congenial life together. PPEs till March 19 and extended the scene I could also hear the Once again, I wanted to extend my honest appreciation to our the ban to sanitizers on March fish seller desperately appealing state government for the wise step taken for the larger interest of the 24. Testing is insufficient and to the crowd ‘ROKIBI, MAS general public, this step will reduce 50% of the traffic jam in the state the testing capacity is very low BESHI ASI, SOB KARONI which is desired by one and all. with a testing rate of just 1700 ARAMSE BABO’ (wait, there Hetoi Chophi, Middle Point Colony, Dimapur per million people (Our World is sufficient fish for all of you). in Data, an Oxford University The appeal of fish owner to and Global Change Data Lab some extend subdued the excited crowd. I could also notice initiative). Over 380 deaths of migrant some customers, by stealthily workers have been reported since avoiding the que, attempted Sir, I on behalf of all Nagas living outside of Nagaland would like the lockdown started. And if to proceed directly towards there is anyone who should the stall for the purchase but express our deepest gratitude to our chief minister Neiphiu Rio and be held responsible, it is only this unprovoked incursion was his colleagues, all the concerned government officers of Nagaland Mr.Modi. The government has short-lived as someone from for rendering their tireless service and providing financial help to all absolutely no plan for lockdown behind with a thundering voice Naga people living outside the state. While so many people from other states are suffering beyond exit strategy. Surely, we’ve been roared-‘QUE DE OTHIBI, NAHOILI MAR KHABO’ (stand caught off guard and if we are in que lest you will be trashed). measure, our Nagas leaders in such critical time, not only extended to continue at this rate with such Perhaps better sense prevailed as their concern but also provided financial assistance and arranged for callousness. Then there is danger the intruder simply disappeared the stranded people to reach home safely. The state performance this looming large over India and it is from the scene. By now the pro- time is far better than other unions of India. This is a true milestone. This rare kind of deed will never be forgotten. May the Lord continue going to be catastrophic. cess of differentiating between to prosper Nagaland state and its leaders. God bless my Nagaland. X Chophika Sumi, Pishikhu the MAR KHABO and MAS Allen Zakha Sangtam, Purola, Uttarkashi Uttarakhand KHABO groups having comVillage, Khaghaboto Area 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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Hats off to odd and even number

Rare kind of deed not to be forgotten

national/state

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020

trying to ‘weaken’ country’s 5 more COVID cases; state’s tally rises to 9 Top Army commanders Rahul resolve against COVID-19: BJP meet over frontier issues

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ern Ladakh deteriorated after around 250 Chinese and Indian soldiers were engaged in a violent faceoff on the evening of May 5 which spilled over to the next day before the two sides agreed to “disengage” following a meeting at the level of local commanders. Over 100 Indian and Chinese soldiers were injured in the violence. The incident in Pangong Tso was followed by a similar incident in north Sikkim on May 9. The commanders’ conference was originally scheduled to be held from April 13-18, but it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The second phase of the conference will take place in the last week of

Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD NEW DELHI, MAY 27 (PTI): The ongoing heatwave over several parts of north and central India is likely to continue during the next 24 hours, the IMD said on Wednesday, even as the southwest monsoon made further advancement in parts of Bay of Bengal. North and central India have been reeling under a severe heatwave and temperatures have soared over 47 degrees Celsius at a few places. “Due to the prevailing dry north-westerly winds over plains of northwest India, central India and the adjoining interior parts of eastern India, the present heatwave conditions

are very likely to continue during next 24 hours,” the IMD said. Heatwave conditions at many places with severe heatwave in isolated pockets are very likely over Vidarbha, west Rajasthan, the IMD said. Heatwave conditions are also likely in some pockets over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and east Rajasthan, and in isolated pockets over Punjab, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Saurashtra and Kutch, central Maharashtra and Marathwada, Telangana and north interior Karnataka during the next 24 hours, the IMD added.

June. On the face-off in eastern Ladakh, India last week said that it has always taken a very responsible approach towards border management but the Chinese military was hindering normal patrolling by its troops. It is learnt that both India and China are looking at a solution to the issue through talks. On May 5, the Indian and the Chinese army personnel clashed with iron rods, sticks, and even resorted to stone-pelting in the Pangong Tso lake area in which soldiers on both sides sustained injuries. In a separate incident, nearly 150 Indian and Chinese military personnel were engaged in a face-off near Naku La Pass in the Sikkim sector on May 9. At least 10 soldiers from both sides sustained injuries. The troops of India and China were engaged in a 73-day stand-off in Doklam tri-junction in 2017 which even triggered fears of a war between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The India-China border dispute covers the 3,488-km-long LAC. China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet while India contests it.

a booklet, titled “Who is trying to weaken India’s fight against Covid?”, to attack Gandhi. The booklet is a compilation of Gandhi’s comments and also positive reports about the Modi government’s efforts to combat the coronavirus. Prasad told reporters that India, with a population of 137 crore, accounted for 4,345 deaths till May 26, while 15 other most coronavirus-affected countries outside China had suffered 3,43,562 fatalities. The minister said he is not including China because many “questions” are being raised about it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shown courage in the fight against coronavirus and has done so by uniting the country, he asserted. Modi has always played on the front foot when it comes to the country’s interests and will continue to do so, he added.

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be bproper coordination between the sending and the receiving districts, along with arrangements for necessary refreshments en mute, if required. He suggested that project directors of DRDAs of the districts falling on the way could be assigned with proper instructions for making arrangements for refreshments/food. The principal secretary ordered that plans for sending the returnees to their districts should be prepared at least one day in advance with proper intimation to the minister/ adviser assigned to the districts, the war room and the Empowered Group for better coordination.

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to the demands of CSOs; on the other hand, arrangements were made to deport all returnees from Chennai to their respective districts without following the SOPs. Luyanba also alleged that returnees were given their last meal on the evening of May 25 but were not given any food before leaving by bus from Kohima on May 26. He also said the treatment meted out to the returnees only implied that Eastern Nagas were not part of Nagaland as the people of Eastern Nagaland were unhappy. Further, he said ENPO would take a call over the issue on May 28 along with ENLU members. Meanwhile considering the limited intake capacity of quarantine centres in Kohima the state government was actively considering Indira Gandhi Stadium Kohima as a quarantine centre.

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KOHIMA, MAY 27 (NPN): Power supply was reportedly disrupted in several areas of Kohima on Monday and Tuesday following heavy rainstorm. Speaking to Nagaland Post, execu-

tive engineer (EE), Kohima electrical division, Rokongutuo Suohu, said that out of eight feeders, which were damaged by the storm, the department could repair only two (Jakhama feeder and Chakhabama feeder) on Tuesday because of inclement weather.

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condemnable and numerous questions and doubt arises,” WYH stated. WYH alleged that the intention of person/authority in-charge of sending returnees to Tuensang without proper verification of test result was “to spread the virus among the returnees and populace of the Tuensang district and also to create panic and misunderstanding amongst the tribes of the already sensitive Tuensang district.” Further, the hoho expressed displeasure that such an unfortunate event took place under the watch of H&FW minister, saying it “clearly” indicated the lapses and unpreparedness in tackling pandemic. WYH has appealed to H&FW minister to educate and direct his officials to impart proper SOP in dealing with the returnees from outside the State with empathy and show humane side to the returnees who were already physically exhausted and mentally depressed owing to job loss, fear of being infected, unaccepted or ostracized by family, village council and society at large. Meanwhile, the hoho also urged COVID-19 Task Force Tuensang district to be active, saying it expected sincere participation from them in fighting the common invisible enemy.

areas in development. Luyanba also felt that there should have been segregation of all returnees based on three COVID-19 zones– Red, Orange and Green. Instead, he said, all returnees were clubbed together regardless of which zone each of them came from. He felt this was an ill motive to cause harm on all. The YTC general secretary also pointed out that Tuensang district had shortage of doctors and health workers and also lacked adequate infrastructure. Therefore, there was no point in having quarantine centres without proper medical facilities, he said. Luyanba also said the action of the department (H&FW) and the earlier statement made by the chief secretary were contradictory. He said despite the statement of the chief secretary that the government would not respond

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NEW DELHI, MAY 27 (PTI): Top commanders of the Indian Army on Wednesday began deliberations on key security challenges facing India, including the tense standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in several areas of eastern Ladakh. The three-day conference is being presided over by Chief of Army Staff Gen M M Naravane. The commanders are also expected to delve into the overall situation in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the main focus will be on the situation in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an eyeball-toeyeball face-off in sensitive areas like Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie, government sources said. “All aspects of India’s security challenges, including along borders with Pakistan and China, will be discussed at length by the commanders,” said a senior military official on condition of anonymity. Both India and China have significantly increased their presence in all sensitive areas in the region, in an indication that neither side is ready to back off. The situation in east-

NEW DELHI, MAY 27 (PTI): Accusing Rahul Gandhi of trying to “weaken” the country’s resolve to fight COVID-19, the BJP on Wednesday said that the Congress leader has been acting in a “most irresponsible” manner and is trying to mislead the country with “falsehoods and misrepresentation of facts”. Senior BJP leader and Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad also sought to know from Gandhi if even Congress chief ministers listen to him as even they “do not” follow his suggestions on lockdown or on giving cash package to the poor. Prasad cited comments made by Gandhi since the threat of coronavirus emerged in the country to allege that all the Congress leader has done is to demoralise people and indulge in politics while seeking publicity. The BJP also released

(From p-1) healthy (without any symptoms) by the medical team at the quarantine centres. Further, Luyanba claimed that the returnees were not made to maintain social distancing but packed inside the buses and feared that many would be infected by the virus. He expressed resentment at the failure of the government and the department for the entire circumstances. Luyanba also implied that a recent statement issued by the Kohima Village Council (KVC) wherein the latter had allegedly used the term “dumping” returnees of seven districts as being harsh and inhumane. He reminded that Kohima is the capital for every Naga tribe and not for any particular tribe and there was no comparison with Eastern Nagaland

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Trump offers to ‘mediate’ between India and China

Washington, May 27 (PTI): In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to “mediate or arbitrate” the raging border dispute between India and China, saying he was “ready, willing and able” to ease the tensions, amid the continuing standoff between the militaries of the two neighbours. Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues. “We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute. Thank you!” Trump said in an early morning tweet. The nearly 3,500-kmlong Line of Actual Control (LAC) is the de-facto border between India and China. Several areas along the LAC in Ladakh and North Sikkim have wit-

Donald Trump nessed major military buildup by both the Indian and Chinese armies recently, in a clear signal of escalating tension and hardening of respective positions by the two sides even two weeks after they were engaged in two separate face-offs. But on Wednesday, China took an apparently conciliatory tone by saying that the situation at the border with India is “overall stable and controllable,” and both the countries have proper mechanisms and communication channels to resolve the issues through a dialogue and consultation. India has said the Chi-

nese military was hindering normal patrolling by its troops along the LAC in Ladakh and Sikkim and strongly refuted Beijing’s contention that the escalating tension between the two armies was triggered by trespassing of Indian forces across the Chinese side. The Ministry of External Affairs said all Indian activities were carried out on its side of the border, asserting that India has always taken a very responsible approach towards border management. At the same time, it said, India was deeply committed to protect its sovereignty and security. “Any suggestion that Indian troops had undertaken activity across the LAC in the Western sector or the Sikkim sector is not accurate. Indian troops are fully familiar with the alignment of the Line of Actual Control in the IndiaChina border areas and abide by it scrupulously,” MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said at an online media briefing last week.

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HK arrests protesters ahead of controversial law discussion Hong Kong, May 27 (IANS): At least 15 people were arrested here on Wednesday by security forces, who have been deployed in greater numbers on the streets in recent hours, ahead of a controversial bill criminalising disrespect to the Chinese anthem being presented before in the Legislative Council. Moreover, two teenagers were reportedly arrested for having been found to be in possession of Molotov cocktails, the island’s state media RTHK reported. For its part, the Hong Kong government said in a statement that since 05.30 am local time Wednesday, several individuals tried to block some streets in an attempt to block traffic in protest, Efe news reported. Meanwhile, several protesters circulated messages on the internet urging people to go to the Legislative Council to express their opposition to the bill. The discussion on the so-called National Anthem Bill comes at a tense moment in the semi-autonomous city. Last week, protests and clashes took place between demonstrators and the po-

lice after it news broke out that the Chinese legislature planned to pass a national security law that could cut down on freedoms in the semi-autonomous city. According to Chinese National People’s Congress (NPC, or the legislature), the national security law will prohibit “any act of treason, secession, sedition and subversion” against the central government, in addition to the “theft of state secrets and the organization of activities in Hong Kong by foreign political organisations,” terms that the Chinese Executive has previously used to curb dissent. This move comes after nearly a year of pro-democracy mobilizations that have severely jolted Hong Kong’s economy and also resulted in clashes between the police and several violent protesters. Article 23 of the Basic Law (which governs Hong Kong) stipulates that the city must endorse legislation on security made by Beijing, something that has always been extremely controversial among the population for fear that it would result in a reduction of freedoms.

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Mexico hits new virus record of over 500 deaths reported in a day

Mexico has so far recorded nearly 74,560 confirmed cases and 8,134 deaths. Mexico City, May 27 (AP): Mexico’s health department has reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500. The number of new cases also set a daily high Tuesday, with 3,455 additional infections confirmed. Mexico has so far recorded nearly 74,560 confirmed cases and 8,134 deaths, though officials acknowledge the number of cases is probably several times higher due to the country’s extremely low rate of testing. Mexico’s daily death

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earlier, Frey had described the incident as “completely and utterly messed up”. “I believe what I saw and what I saw is wrong on every level,” he said. “Being black in America should not be a death sentence.” The video was widely shared on social media sparking national outcry from politicians and members of the public who have called for the police officers involved to be held accountable. The names of the four cops have not been released, but the two seen in the video have been identified by Floyd’s family’s lawyer as officers Derek Chauvin and Tou Thao.

Beijing May 27 (IANS): In what seems to be an absolutely new theory, Chinese scientists have said that the novel coronavirus may not have its origin in the Wuhan seafood market, which allegedly caused the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic. ï¿½People’s Daily, the official newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party, revealed on Wednesday that new evidence suggests ‘multiple origins of the transmission of the virus’. The leading newspaper of China wrote on Wednesday, “Chinese scientists have discovered a novel coronavirus clade that is different

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that it “wants to congratulate” Mexico on its socialdistancing and lockdown measures. But the WHO insisted that testing is vital to containing the pandemic. Mexico, with over 125 million people, has conducted about 230,000 tests to date, one of the lowest testing rates in the Western Hemisphere. Assistant Health Secretary Hugo Lopez-Gatell said he believed the rate of increases in new cases in Mexico City, the worst-hit area of the country, would start to decline sometime next week.

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from that shared among patients connected to the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan, which provides new evidence that the market may not be the origin of the virus that caused the pandemic.” On the new theory of the virus origin, the paper says, “Scientists collected viral genome samples from 326 patients in Shanghai between January 20 and February 25. They identified two major clades, both of which included cases diagnosed in early December 2019. The scientists noticed that genomes of six patients with contact history related to the Huanan seafood market fell into one kind of clade while those of three other patients diagnosed in the same period but without exposure to the market clustered into the other clade, suggesting multiple origins of transmission in Shanghai.” Earlier the Chinese study into the origin of the novel coronavirus have suggested that the virus, which caused havoc on the globe, had its origin in the famous Huanan seafood market in Wuhan.

TRIPOLI, MAY 27 (IANS): The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has said that another 90 illegal immigrants were rescued off the Libyan coast. “Last night, 90 migrants were rescued by a commercial vessel and returned to Libya. They spent the night onboard the ship and are awaiting clarity on disembarkation,” IOM tweeted. IOM reiterated that “Libya is not a safe port” for disembarkation of rescued migrants, Xinhua news agency reported. IOM said earlier on Monday that at least five boats carrying nearly 400 people attempted to flee Libya during the previous 48 hours. After the fall of Muammar Gaddafi’s government in 2011, Libya has become a preferred point of departure for thousands of illegal immigrants hoping to cross the Mediterranean towards European shores. Immigrant shelters in Libya are crowded with thousands of immigrants either rescued from the sea or arrested by Libyan security forces, despite international calls to close them.

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officer, the BBC reported. The incident echoed that of Eric Garner, a black man who died being arrested in New York City in 2014. The FBI has said it will investigate the Minneapolis incident, which took place on Monday evening. Minnesota police said Floyd, who had worked providing security at a restaurant, died after a “medical incident” in a “police interaction”. On Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Jacob Frey confirmed the four officers involved in the incident had been “erminated”. “This is the right call,” he tweeted. A still from a video At a press conference capturing the attack.

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Saint Paul, May 27 (IANS): Four members of the Minneapolis Police Department have been fired over the death of a black man who was taken into custody and seen on video being pinned down by his neck. Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said the four officers were now “former employees”. “We know there are inherent dangers in the profession of policing but the vast majority of the work we do never requires the use of force,” Arradondo said. Footage shows the man, George Floyd, groaning and repeatedly saying “I can’t breathe” to the white

toll is now approaching that of the US, at around 620, though Brazil leads in daily deaths with over 800. The announcement came on the same day that dozens of health care professionals blocked a major boulevard in the capital for at least an hour to demand better personal protective equipment. They displayed over-sized coveralls they were supposed to wear and held placards demanding better equipment. It was the same day that the World Health Organisation said in a letter to the Mexican government

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23 new COVID-19 cases in Tripura, total rises to 232 Agartala, May 27 (PTI): Twenty-three more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Tripura, taking the total number of cases in the state to 232, officials said on Wednesday. The number of active cases stands at 65 while 165 people have recovered and have been discharged and two have migrated to other states. “More 23 people found Covid19 positive in Tripura today. Among them 18 people have come from Maharashtra by train & 5 others were in contact of Positive patients. Positive Cases: 232. Active Cases: 65. Discharged: 165. Migrated: 02. Tripura Covid19 Count,” Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb tweeted late Tuesday evening. The majority of the recent cases have been detected among people returning from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, WB and other states, officials said.

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The Assam government has launched the “Ruthless Quarantine, With Big Heart” scheme to check the spread of coronavirus, under which suspected patients must remain in 7-day institutional and 7-day home quarantine. The government will spend Rs 13,000 per head for 14 days. “Around one lakh people in Assam have to be in quarantine. We do not have sufficient funds for the effective quarantine of the possible number of people, that’s why we negotiated with the World Bank for the financial assistance,” the minister told the media. In Mizoram, Church leader Esther Lal Ruatkimi said that the state govern-

ment and churches have so far arranged more than 500 quarantine facilities to accommodate 14,400 people but the state government requires quarantine facilities for at least 20,000 people. Mizoram Chief Secretary Lalnunmawia Chuaungo on Tuesday reviewed the status and availability of government quarantine facilities in view of the arrival of stranded residents of Mizoram from other parts of the country, which is expected to peak in the next few days. The Chief Secretary stressed the importance of strict home quarantine in the absence of institutional quarantine. With the return of hundreds and thousands

of people from southern and western India during the past three weeks, the COVID-19 patients have also increased in Meghalaya, Nagaland and Manipur, besides Assam and Tripura. Nagaland Health Minister S. Pangnyu Phom on Wednesday tweeted that five more returnees from Chennai tested COVID-19 positive. “With this, we have nine active cases in Nagaland. They all are undergoing proper medical treatment at COVID-19 hospitals,” the minister said. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said that five more persons, who have returned from Delhi and Haryana recently, tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total number of cases in the state to 20 with 7 active. Twelve persons have recovered from coronavirus while one person, a veteran doctor, had died. In Manipur, three more persons tested positive for coronavirus, taking the total number of cases in the state to 39, with 35 active cases. Health officials in Imphal said all the people, tested COVID-19 positive, returned to the state during the past three weeks from different parts of India, mostly the southern and western regions of the country.

COVID-19: 5 more test positive in M’laya Correspondent

Shillong, May 27: Five more persons, including three women tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total of active COVID-19 cases to seven in the state, health official said on Wednesday. The five persons were among 101 returnees from Delhi and Harayana who arrived in the State on Monday evening. “ All the five infected persons are stable. They are currently in Corona Care Centre and they will be the shifted to COVID-19 hospital in Shillong Civil hospital,” Director of Health Services, Dr Aman Warr said. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, who tweeted in the wee hours of the Wednesday, said all of the patients are ‘asymptomatic’ With the detection

of this case, the State has recorded 20 COVID-19 cases out of which 12 have recovered, one succumbed to the virus and two are active cases. Meanwhile, Assam has released the name of Ajit Dey, a native of Karimganj district, who was tested positive for COVID19. Dey had travelled from Shillong to Karimganj on a hired vehicle. On Tuesday, a 29year-old woman from North Garo Hills district, a Chennai returnee had tested positive for COVID19. The patient is currently in institution quarantine centre at Resubelpara. Chief Minister Sangma, who chaired a high level meeting on Tuesday to review protocols and processes that were implemented in the initial stages of COVID-19 pandemic said, “We are making certain amendments which will be updated accord-

ingly.” Over 9000 residents of Meghalaya have returned to the state from other parts of the country where they were stranded due to the ongoing lockdown. While 727 persons are under institutional quarantine in Meghalaya, of the 6553 samples tested, 5599 were negative while the results of 939 are awaited

Guwahati, May 27 (PTI): The number of coronavirus cases crossed the 700-mark in Assam on Wednesday after 32 more people tested positive for the disease, state Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. With these new patients, including a resident of Kamrup (Metro) who recently returned to the state capital from Ahmedabad by plane, the number of COVID-19 cases rose to 714 in the state, he said. “Ten more new cases of #COVID19+ reported taking the total to 714,” the minister said in a tweet. Of the 10 cases, nine were from Charaideo and one from Sivasagar districts, he added. Earlier in the day, Sarma tweeted: “18 new cases of #COVID19+ including first air carrier, a resident of Kamrup Metro, who travelled from Ahmedabad to Guwahati; 14 Golaghat, 2 Karbi Anglong, 1 Lakhimpur.” In addition, three cases from Nagaon and one from Dhemaji were also reported, he said. The number of active cases in Assam now stands at 645, while 62 people have recovered from the disease and three have migrated to other states. Four persons have died of the disease in the state.

MLA irked over delay in shifting COVID-19 case Correspondent

IMPHAL, May 27: The Alleged delay in shifting COVID-19 positive cases lodged in a quarantine facility irked a legislator in Manipur who also drew the chief minister’s attention to the issue on Wednesday. With five more positive cases confirmed among the returnees, 44 COVID-19 cases including four recovered patients were reported till 6.30 pm, Wednesday. Three of the positive cases confirmed today have been admitted at COVID care facility of RIMS hospital and the remaining two at JNIMS hospital, Imphal, an official release of the COVID-19 Common Control Room stated . The five cases were out of a total of 603 samples; 403 at RIMS’s VRDL and 200 at JNIMS’s VRDL tested in the last 24 hours, the release indicated. A total of 6834 samples have been tested till date, it added. On the other hand, as people from the state stranded at various places of the country continue to arrive in the state, the total of individuals on quarantine rose to 14,039. Of this, 10,293 were in the institutional quarantine centres and the remaining 3746 in community quarantine centres. Among the five confirmed cases, two were from

took part in the discussion, which was conducted with strict adherence to social distancing and other safety norms at the chief minister’s secretariat. During the session, authorities of the state government also handed over awareness leaflet on COVID-19 printed in different dialects to leaders for onward distribution to the villagers in their respective areas. Official sources said that during the discussion, the chief minister expressed strong confidence that the COVID-19 pandemic can be dealt with through proper awareness only. The key intent behind holding the discussion was to hear grievances of communities residing in the hill areas of the state, their grievances in the aftermath of spread of COVID-19, and formulate a strategy to impart the right awareness at the grassroots level, the source said. CMO quoted the chief minister expressing strong concern that the state may face different difficulties due to the pandemic if effective steps are not taken up on time. Singh urged the public to ignore rumours and trust only advisories and guidelines issued by credible agencies like WHO, ICMR, Union health ministry, home ministry etc.

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a community quarantine centre in Thoubal district. Their results came in around 1 am on Wednesday. They were allegedly shifted to the COVID care facility after much delay and only in the afternoon which authorities explained was due to non-availability of ambulance to transport them. The delay in shifting the confirmed patient irked Congress MLA K Meghachandra, the legislator looking after the community quarantine centre. The irked MLA lambasted authorities of state health department for their mismanagement in dealing with the pandemic and immediately wrote to the chief minister to provide atleast an ambulance for Thoubal district in this time of crisis. “If possible, kindly fix one ambulance vehicle reserved only for Thoubal district at the earliest for COVID-19,” the MLA wrote. On the other hand, chief minister N Biren Singh today hosted a discussion session with leaders of different tribal communities on effective tackling of the pandemic COVID-19 and other issues faced by hill people due to the nationwide lockdown. Around 60 leaders representing the apex bodies of different tribal communities

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PRESS RELEASE

May, 2020.

Keeping in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and considering the present situation of COVID19 positive cases in the State, it is hereby informed to all the candidates who wish to apply for Nagaland State Entrance Examination (NSEE-2020) and Diploma Entrance Examination (DEE2020, to download the form from the website: www.dtenagaland.org.in and send the scan copies of all necessary/required documents along with receipt of application form fee of Rs. 200/- (Rupees two hundred) only, to this ofﬁce through email tenagaland@gmail.com/dtenagaland@gmail.com /dir.techedu-ngl@nic.in This was necessitated in the larger interest of public safety and to contain the spread of Covid19. The candidates are requested to deposit the form fee of Rs. 200/- to the Department Ac/No. Incomplete documents shall be rejected. Account Number - 39210279019 IFSC Code - SBIN0016933 Branch - SBI, Capital Complex, New Sectt. Road, Kohima Further, the last date of form submission for both NSEE-2020 & DEE-2020 has been extended upto 15th June 2020. After which there will be no further extension. Note: (i) Candidates are requested to read the form and instruction carefully before sending it. (ii) Do not give emails/contact on Internet/Cyber Café, as it becomes difﬁcult to trace the candidates. (Er. Arjun Singh) Director Issued by DIPR

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14-4-1930 – 19-5-2020 We, the bereaved family members express our heartfelt gratitude to every individuals, relatives, neighbours, friends, well wishers and church who stood and supported us physically, ﬁnancially, materially and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved father on 19th May 2020. Though we are unable to thank each and every one personally, it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. DP-2440

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Bayern beat Dortmund 1-0 in Bundesliga WC T20 stares at postponement

BERLIN/ LEVERKUSEN, MAY 27 (IANS/ Agencies): Leaders Bayern Munich have opened up a seven-point gap at the top of the standings after Joshua Kimmich’s sole goal was enough to down runners-up Borussia Dortmund 1-0 at the curtain raiser of the 28th round in Bundesliga. O n Tu e s d ay, t h e “BVB” started brightly at home and should have opened the scoring with less than a minute played but Erling Haaland nutmegged Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer just to see Jerome Boateng clear the ball off the goal line, reports Xinhua news agency. Bayern needed some time to gain a foothold into the clash meanwhile Dortmund got another chance on target through Julian Brandt in the 4th minute. As the match progressed, the German giants assumed control and had a promising effort on target from Serge Gnabry, whose shot was defused by Lukasz Piszczek on the goal line with 19 minutes

Joshua Kimmich scored a superb chip shot to beat Borussia Dortmund during the 28th round in Bundelsliga on Tuesday night.

played. Every now and again Dortmund broke through but they lacked in accuracy besides Bayern’s defence was always alert as long as Haaland approached the goal. The visitors eventually broke the deadlock before the break as Hansi Flick’s men pressed Dortmund into the defense allowing Kimmich to chip the ball

from the edge of the box over custodian Roman Burki, who got his fingertips on the ball but was caught flat footed. After the restart, both sides exchanged attacks as Neuer had to be on target to deny Mahmoud Dahoud before Kingsley Coman and Leon Goretzka tested Burki in quick succession.

Just when Bayer n were about to score their second goal Dortmund created another promising chance but Botang was once again in between to deny Haaland the equalizer from inside the box. The hosts pressed frenetically but Bayern’s defense stood firm to keep a clean sheet. Robert Lewandowski had the golden

FIBA publishes guidelines for restart of basketball activities

I am finally back on court: Nadal returns to training

tion and advice on the restart of basketball activities and competitions, with the vast majority around the world having been halted in mid-March due to the pandemic. “The guidelines and risk assessment tool will serve as a checklist to ensure any decisions on basketball events are based on an assessment of risks and the best chance of a successful restart,” said FIBA.

M A D R I D, M AY 2 7 (IANS): Spain tennis star Rafael Nadal is back to training following the COVID-19 forced hiatus. He has started training in Mallorca at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar. On Monday, Nadal had shared a video on his social media showing the world the first footage of himself back at practice. “Hello everyone, here I am, finally back on court. Happy to be back to my practices,” Nadal said in the video as per the ATP Tour website. “I’m super happy, too, that the kids can practise again here at the Rafa Nadal Academy. They are happy, and that’s the most important thing.” The Spaniard had first posted an image of himself back at practice on May 22.

MIES (SWITZERLAND), MAY 27 (IANS): World basketball governing body FIBA has published recommendations on returning to basketball for national federations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a media release, FIBA said on Wednesday that the guidelines, published in English, French and Spanish, were primarily for national federations that were seeking direc-

Considering that the COVID-19 situations are different in the different countries and regions, FIBA added that publication was not intended to replace the guidance and restrictions of governments and public health authorities. The guidelines suggested the national basketball associations allow their teams to have 3-6 weeks of training which begins with the individual style prior to the restart. The national federations have been asked to take measures to ensure the health of all basketballers and attendances. The guidelines have been developed by FIBA Medical Commission Chairman, Dr. Peter Harcourt of Australia, following his consultation with the FIBA COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group (MAG), and also both the FIBA Medical and Players Commissions.

opportunity to round off the win with a goal but the post denied his 28th goal of the season. With the result, Bayern remain on the top spot with a seven point advantage meanwhile Dortmund recorded their fifth loss of the season to suffer a setback in the title race. Meanwhile, Croatian Marin Pongracic scored his first two Bundesliga goals as VfL Wolfsburg romped to a surprise 4-1 win at Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, boosting their hopes of playing in European competition next season. Leverkusen slipped one place down to fifth on 53 points from 28 games, while Wolfsburg stayed sixth on 42 points and on course to clinch a Europa League qualifying berth. It was the home side’s first defeat since the season restarted following a twomonth stoppage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, after they beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-1 and Werder Bremen 4-1 away in their first two games back.

Ligue 1 and be called off — a comment that he said led him to be painted as “the enemy of football”. “France’s decision would have been the easiest one to make. I didn’t want to do it, I just found it shameful that I was being asked to decide on Serie A’s

resumption at a time when the country was short of beds in intensive care,” he said. “It is right that football can start again now that the rest of the country is starting again.” Serie A’s 20 clubs have voted unanimously in fa-

vour of a restart although some appear more enthusiastic than others. While Lazio, who were on a 21-match unbeaten league run before Serie A was suspended and are one point behind leaders Juventus, are raring to go, others such as bottom side Brescia seem less keen. Brescia at one point threatened to forfeit matches if Serie A resumed and they were the last club to resume training. One of the stumbling blocks to a resumption of the league was the government’s insistence that if a player tested positive for the coronavirus, the whole squad would have to be quarantined but this has since been dropped. Teams will however still be subject to strict measures, similar to those

NEW DELHI/Mumbai, MAY 27 (PTI/agencies): The postponement of this year’s T20 World Cup in Australia to 2022, which might open up a window for the lucrative Indian Premier League in October, is expected to be formalised when the International Cricket Council’s all-powerful board holds a tele-conference on Thursday. The decision, if it is formalised, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic will give members a chance to chalk out their bilateral blueprint in the coming months. “There is a good chance that postponement of World T20 will be decided during Thursday’s board meeting. Whether there will be a formal announcement or not is the question,” an ICC board member told PTI on conditions of anonymity. “There is very little chance of World T20 going ahead in this situation. I don’t think either Cricket Australia or the top boards will mind,” he added. PTI had reported on May 15 that ICC’s Events Committee -- led by Chris

Tetley -- might present multiple options and one of the options that members are likely to seriously contemplate is shifting the tournament to October-November, 2022 while India hosts its edition in 2021. An ICC spokesperson said reports stating that a decision to postpone the World Cup has been taken are “inaccurate”. However, the spokes-

person acknowledged that a “number of contingency plans are being explored in light of the rapidly changing public health situation caused by the COVID-19 virus.” It can also be safely concluded that India will be touring Australia at the end of the year as members are likely to give more precedence to bilateral engagements to recover from the financial losses incurred during the pandemic.

Shashank Manohar to step down as ICC chairman after current term

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Shashank Manohar is to step down when his term ends this year, the governing body said on Wednesday. The ICC is set to discuss the process to elect its new chief at its board meeting on Thursday with media reports saying that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief Colin Graves is favourite to fill the post. “No final decision was taken regarding the election process and the subject will be discussed further at the next ICC Board meeting on Thursday,” the ICC said in a statement.

IPL would be a great fit if T20 WC is delayed: Cummins SYDNEY, MAY 27 (PTI): Star Australia’s premier pacer Pat Cummins on Wednesday said that the Indian Premier League would be a “great fit” for the October window if the T20 World Cup is postponed due to the COVID19 pandemic. There is speculation that the 13th IPL, which was suspended indefinitely due to the global health crisis, might be conducted in October-November if the T20 World Cup in Australia is postponed. “If that opens up a window I think the IPL would be a great fit,” Cummins, who was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping Rs 15.5 crores, told reporters here. “You have millions and millions of people watching that tournament around the world... potentially even more after a long break off cricket. There’s a lot of reasons why I would want it to go

Italy finally set to decide on Serie A resumption ROME, MAY 27 (AGENCIES): After weeks of wrangling, with several U-turns on the way, Italy is due to decide on Thursday if and when its top-flight Serie A soccer league can resume after the coronavirus stoppage. Possibly encouraged by seeing how Germany’s Bundesliga has restarted without problems so far, the Italian government appears to have relaxed its position recently. Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora, who is due to meet the head of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) Gabriele Gravina ahead of the announcement, says the most likely outcome is a restart on June 13 or 20. But only last month, he had warned that Serie A could go the same way as its French counterpart

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adopted by the Bundesliga. There will be no mascots, handshakes or team photographs before matches, children will not accompany teams onto the field and a maximum of 300 people will be allowed in the stadium. When travelling by road, squads will have to be spread between two buses and will be encouraged to use charter flights when flying. The players’ union is concerned about plans to stage some matches at 1630 local time in the summer months while referees are hoping for more respect. “Was the coronavirus needed to say that players should keep their distance from the referee when they protest?,” asked Marcello Nicchi, head of the Italian referees’ association.

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ahead but the main one is it’s a great tournament.” A decision on the T20 World Cup will be taken when the International Cricket Council’s all-powerful board holds a teleconference on Thursday. Former Australian skippers Allan Border and Ian Chappell were not too happy with the prospect of IPL happening in place of the T20 World Cup. Border said IPL is just a money grab and shouldn’t take precedence over the T20 World cup, while Chappell believes that the well-paid Australian players have an obligation to give priority to the domestic competitions and should snub the IPL. Confined to the four walls for over two months, Cummins said he is eagarly looking forward to return to play. “I’m just about ready to get back into it and ready for that next tour,” he said.

Mbappe praises Klopp amid Liverpool transfer interest

PARIS, MAY 27 (IANS): Paris St. Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has lavished praise on Premier League giants Liverpool and their manager Jurgen Klopp amid rumours that he wants a move away from Parc des Princes. Liverpool, along with other top European clubs, have been touted as a possible destination for Mbappe if he leaves PSG and the Frenchman praising the Merseysiders will definitely excite the fans in England. Mbappe feels Klopp has converted Liverpool into a ruthless machine that keeps on churning out positive results day in day out. The Reds were within touching distance of winning their first top-flight

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title in 30 years before the season was abruptly halted by the COVID-19 pandemic in March. “This season, Liverpool have been a machine in the Premier League. They have made winning look easy but the truth is that it is never easy,”

Mbappe was quoted as saying by mirror.co.uk. “Performances like they have been having don’t just happen. To be as ruthless as they have been would come from lots of hard work in training and from having a very good manager,” he added.

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