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Oxford vaccine trails put on hold UK volunteer suffers adverse reaction to vax LONDON/NEW DELHI, SEP 9 (PTI): The human trials of one of the most promising COVID-19 vaccine candidates, being developed by the University of Oxford, has been put on hold after a UK participant had an adverse reaction to it. AstraZeneca, the biopharmaceutical giant in tie-up with the university to produce the vaccine, described the pause as a “routine” one following what was “an unexplained illness”. The trials had moved into Phase III after successful Phase I and II testing had raised worldwide hopes of it being ready by early next year as results showed that it produced a positive immune response. The vaccine moved to Phase III testing in recent weeks, involving around 30,000 participants in the US as well as in the UK, Brazil and South Africa. “As part of the ongoing randomised, controlled global trials of the Oxford coronavirus vaccine, our
standard review process was triggered and we voluntarily paused vaccination to allow a review of safety data by an independent committee,” said a spokesperson for AstraZeneca on Tuesday evening. “This is a routine action which has to happen whenever there is a potentially unexplained illness in one of the trials, while it is investigated, ensuring we maintain the integrity of the trials. In large trials illnesses will happen by chance but must be independently reviewed to check this carefully,” the spokesperson said. Stressing that the adverse reaction involved only a single patient, the spokesperson added that the team is working to expedite the review of the “single event” to minimise any potential
impact on the trial timeline. “We are committed to the safety of our participants and the highest standards of conduct in our trials,” the spokesperson said.
DGCI issues showcause notice to SII
Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI), Dr V G Somani, has issued a show-cause notice to the Serum Institute of India (SII) for not informing it about pharma giant AstraZeneca pausing the clinical trials of the Oxford vaccine candidate for COVID-19 in other countries and also for not submitting casualty analysis of the “reported serious adverse events”. DCGI, in his showcause notice, has asked SII
as to why the permission granted for conducting phase 2 and 3 clinical trials of the vaccine candidate in the country be not suspended till patient safety is established. “Whereas, Serum Institute of India Pvt Ltd, Pune, till now has not informed the central licensing authority regarding pausing the clinical trial carried out by AstraZeneca in other countries and also not submitted casualty analysis of the reported serious adverse event with the investigational vaccine for the continuation of phase 2 and 3 clinical trials of the subject vaccine in the country in light of the safety concerns,” said the show-cause notice accessed by PTI. DGCI sought an immediate reply, saying else “it shall be construed that you have no explanation to offer and action deemed fit will be taken against you”. Regarding the show cause notice, SII said in a statement, “We are going by DCGI’s direction and so far were not told to pause the trials. If DCGI has any safety concerns, we will follow their instructions and abide by the standard protocol.”
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Shortage of labour force impacts state’s economy
ACTIVE CASES RecovMiTotal Symptomatic Death ered grated Cases Mild Moderate Dimapur 7 1 1839 2105 246 9* 3 Kiphire 0 0 1 12 11 0 0 Kohima 1 2 1162 1417 248 0 4 Longleng 0 0 4 5 0 0 1 Mokokchung 1 0 22 31 8 0 0 Mon 0 0 267 298 27 1 3 Peren 0 0 268 268 0 0 0 Phek 0 0 31 33 2 0 0 Tuensang 0 0 52 68 16 0 0 Wokha 0 0 23 24 1 0 0 Zunheboto 0 0 107 114 7 0 0 Total 9 3 3776 4375 566 10 11 *2 deaths not due to Covid-19 *5 deaths in Dimapur under investigation District
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DIMAPUR, SEP 9 (NPN): Nagaland on Wednesday registered 130 fresh COVID positive cases-- 64 in Kohima, 63 in Dimapur, 2 in Mon and 1 in Mokokchung, taking the tally to 4375 cases. As on September 9, there were 578 active cases, 3776 recovered, 10 deaths and 11 migrated. As per the severity of symptoms,
566 active cases were asymptomatic, 9 mild and 3 moderate cases. Further, out of 4,375 cases, the distribution across various categories of people include 1,893 cases from the Armed Forces, 1321 returnees, 311 frontline workers and 850 traced contacts. Meanwhile, a total of 864 persons were presently under facility quarantine.
Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, SEP (NPN): Alleging that syndicate system and monopoly by certain individuals have led to hampering of sand supply and sand price hike in the state, the Sand Stockists and Suppliers Union Dimapur (SSSUD) Wednesday announced its decision to impose “indefinite ban” on sand supply in the state till the recent hike in sand price was revoked. It may be mentioned that recently the Sand Ma-
haldar and Supplier Association (SM&SA), Karbi Anglong, had hiked price of sand to Rs.110 per cft citing increase in prices of other commodities. SSSUD president Viniho L Shohe told Nagaland Post that the union decided to impose ban after taking into account the concerns of both suppliers and buyers in the state. SSSUD president informed earlier hike in sand price was done in consultation with SSSUD. However, he said that unlike previous
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executive meeting held on Wednesday, resolved to reaffirm Angami Public Organisation (APO)’s February 8, 2016 resolution and strictly stand by provisions of Nagaland Revenue Regulation (Amendment Act) 1978. CPO president Vichütuolie Mere and joint secretary Vimhalie Medom pointed out that the Act prohibits non-indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland to acquire or possess any land by way of transfer, exchange, lease agreement or settlement. CPO reaffirmed the APO resolution not to recognise any transfer of land by way of sale or otherwise in violation of the Amendment Act of 1978 and all such illegal transactions within its jurisdiction would be treated as null and void. CPO also urged the deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur to declare all the illegal transaction as null
Telemedicine platform launched Mon medical college to cost `323 crore
KOHIMA, SEP 9 (NPN): Even though the lockdown has been lifted in Nagaland with effect from September1 in sync with nationwide Unlock 4.0, the exodus of migrant labourers to their native places following the lockdown in March has severely impacted the local economy as the State is now facing a severe shortage of both skilled and non-skilled workers. Informing this to Nagaland Post, Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) president Zhatuo Rutsa said that months COVID-19 lockdown in the state had affected livelihood of thousands of labourers, compelling them to go back to their native places. And now, in spite of the lockdown being lifted, many of them were yet to come back to work, he added. He expressed apprehension that business won’t normalise so soon as shortage of workers and materials had adversely affected the market. (Cont’d on p-8)
years, the new price was fixed without consulting SSSUD. The union has appealed to general public to bear with the inconvenience until the matter was resolved amicably. The union also requested district administration and police to support their cause. SSSUC also extended full support to the indefinite ban called by SSSUD. M e a n w h i l e, S a n d Stockists and Suppliers Union Chümoukedima (SSSUC) has extended full support to the indefinite ban called by SSSUD.
Pangnyu Phom with health officials launching the ‘Naga Telehealth’.
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KOHIMA, SEP 9 (NPN): As COVID pandemic posed many challenges before the public healthcare system, including disruption of essential health services on a daily basis, the State government has now come up with telemedicine service “Naga Telehealth” to ensure continuity of essential services to people across the State. Developed in partnership with USAID’s flagship health system strengthening project NISHTHA, implemented by Jhpiego, the platform was formally launched by Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) minister, S. Pangnyu Phom at his office cham-
ber here on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Pangnyu asserted that during this “challenging times” Naga Telehealth was as an innovative technologybased solution for service delivery to people in need, especially to families and communities living in remote areas. He said the platform would help people living in remote areas to have access to qualified doctors for general and specialist consultations, adding that platform would be available across all health and wellness centre (HWCs) in the State through a hub-and-spoke model to reach the catchment popula(Cont’d on p-8) tion.
Following the Health ministry’s approval to setup the Government Medical College (GMC) in Mon district, Health minister S. Pangnyu Phom said a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was under preparation and it would be submitted to Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan very soon. Interacting with media persons, Pangnyu said the estimated cost of the medical college was pegged at Rs 323 crore. He said sanction was expected by November, after which the foundation stone would be laid in December and construction would begin immediately thereafter. Though not yet finalised, he said discussion was on to have the construction of the proposed medical college on a public-privatepartnership (PPP) mode. The site proposed for setting up the college was 8 km away from Mon town, he added.
Ravi, NNPGs to meet today in Dimapur Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, SEP 9 (NPN): Government of India Representative and Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks, R.N. Ravi and the Working Committee (WC), Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) will be sitting for an official meeting at Police Complex, Chümoukedima here Thursday. Highly placed sources informed Nagaland Post that
Ravi, who is also Governor of Nagaland, will meet the WC, NNPGs co-convenors and members led by its convenor, N. Kitovi Zhimomi. This meeting is being convened amidst speculations that the Centre and Naga Political Groups were likely to ink the final agreement to decades old Naga political issue anytime soon. Thursday’s meeting will be second official meeting between Ravi and NNPGs
in nearly two months. The two negotiating parties last met on July 14, 2020 at Nagaland Commissioner’s Guest House, Dimapur. On July 14 meeting, sources informed that the negotiating parties chalked out the “action plan” for the impending final agreement. They also agreed to finalise the “draft agreement” for early settlement to the decades old Naga political issue.
High Court grants bail to Hema Choudhary Correspondent
KOHIMA, SEP 9 (NPN): After languishing in jail for around 55 days, the Gauhati High Court, Kohima bench Wednesday granted bail to Mumbai-based animal rights activist Hema Choudhary. It may be mentioned that a special court in Kohima on August 25 rejected the bail petition, after which Hema moved her bail plea to the high court. In an order, single-judge
bench of justice S. Hukato Swu granted bail on certain conditions. The court stated that the accused shall be released on furnishing a local surety and the accused and the bailer shall sign a bail bond of Rs. 1 lakh each. Further, the court said that the accused shall not be allowed to leave the jurisdiction of the court without prior permission. It also said that the accused would have to report to the investigating officer, once in a week till the filing of the charge-sheet.
CPO resolves on illegal land dealings in Dimapur distt DIMAPUR, SEP 9 (NPN): Taking note of some non-indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland “illegally acquiring landed property” through sale and purchase in Dimapur district, the Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO)
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and void and cancel all such illegal documents registered with the Registering Authority in order to protect the interest of the indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland. CPO stated that transfer of land to any person other than indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland was illegal and detrimental to the interest of the indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland and the same was a blatant violation of the Amendment Act of 1978. CPO has appealed to the revenue authority to look into all executed documents executed in violation of the Amendment Act of 1978 and take corrective measures by declaring all illegal transactions as null and void and cancel all such registrations at the earliest so as to avoid untoward incidents. Further, CPO appealed to all the revenue authorities/sub-registrars not to register any document evi-
dencing transaction for such illegal acquisition or possession of any land in favour of non-indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland. For any public utility such as educational institution or medical institution, the CPO resolved that the concerned non-indigenous individual/individuals or party/parties intending to set up such institutions may prior to taking permission/ sanction from the State Government obtain “No Objection Certificate” from CPO. It also appealed to all other tribal Hohos of Nagaland to adopt similar firm positive stand taken by APO/CPO in the larger interest of the future generations. Meanwhile, in connection with NSCN (I-M)/ NNPGs talk with Centre, CPO has reaffirmed its stand adopted on September 26, 2019 to uphold the Naga Plebiscite of 1951.
Revised SOP for people entering state DIMAPUR, SEP 9 (NPN): Following the decisions taken by the High Powered Committee on September 7, 2020, the state government has issued a revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for returnees and other travellers entering Nagaland, which would come into force with immediate effect. In a notification, the state government stated that any returnee/traveller would be permitted to enter the state subject to normal Inner Line Permit restrictions wherever applicable through Dimapur by train, air or by road through New Field Check Gate and Dillai Gate; through Khuzama in Kohima district by Road, through Tsutapela and Watiyongpang in Mokokchung district by road, (Cont’d on p-8) K Y M C
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Dr. Watimongla Jamir along with SAMETI officials at the online training for ATMAs.
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Agartala A thunderstorm or two
32 26
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Guwahati A thunderstorm in spots Imphal
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Itanagar A stray morning thunderstorm 29 23 Shillong
A thunderstorm or two
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31 24
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Tuensang Couple of thunderstorms
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Zunheboto Mostly cloudy with a t-storm
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DIMAPUR: Two-day online training on “sensitisation on agriculture and promotion of bee-keeping” was organised for ATMA functionaries by State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) from September 8 to 9. A press release by SAMETI Medziphema stated that, director SAMETI & principal IETC i/c Dr. Watimongla Jamir, in her inaugural speech mentioned that bee-keeping
was an enterprise which was not limited to farmers only. She said that it can be established in one’s own backyard, which would benefit the crops in the kitchen garden, besides providing honey. She also encouraged the participants to interact with the resource persons and take maximum advantage of the training programme. Resource persons for the training were Chubanungla Shilu and Bokali
A. Chikhe, apiculture officer & team member from Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM). Various topics on beekeeping scope and potentials and harvesting of honey and post harvest management were covered. Feedback was received from all participants and e-certificates were issued to the participants. Altogether, 22 ATMA functionaries from all districts of Nagaland attended the programme.
Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
DoSE notifies on consultancy services
DIMAPUR: Directorate of School Education (DoSE) has notified for the information of all concerned that M/s Eastern Computer Agencies, Kohima would be offering free telephonic consultancy services to students and educational institutes on virtual class/online exam for a period of one month from September 9 to October 8. According to DIPR report, the services will be on the following aspects: Basic troubleshooting in software applications; Issues related to input /output devices; Setting error causing system malfunctioning; System frequently becoming unresponsive; Access denial through mobile network; Third party software installation errors used for educational purpose; Buffering while attending online classes; Authentication issue due to anti-virus; Related issues on virtual class/online exam. Interested parents/ schools (both govt. & private) may contact helpline numbers at 6009450292/9402988686 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m on all working days. Hardware installations and onsite services are chargeable.
ACID conducts MEDP programme on detergent making A press release by ACID stated that, DGM NABARD regional office Dimapur, SC Sahoo in his inaugural session held that the skills which participants learn enhance the individual and when a woman learns, she disseminates it among her peers. He said that ACID NGO was a partner and they were familiar with making use of skills and imparting them which benefits members through livelihood promotion, selfemployment and self-sustenance. He also expressed NABARD officials with participants from ACID at the programme. gratitude to the organisaDIMAPUR: Assisi Centre for Agriculture and Rural (MEDP) programme on tion for programmes confor Integrated Develop- Development (NABARD) detergent making on Sep- ducted with the support of ment (ACID) with sup- conducted micro enterprise tember 8 for 30 members NABARD. In his address, DA port from National Bank development programme at ACID office.
Tobacco control prog held in Mon
DIMAPUR: National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP), awareness programme for “tobacco control in times of COVID-19” was held on September 8 in Mon town council conference hall with additional deputy commissioner Mon, (in-charge Aboi) Rahul Mali. According to DIPR report, ADC said Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) 2003 was applied by government of India since 2008, but NaTowards the global vision to end TB by 2025, the DTO galand enforced it only from Kiphire Dr. Kevilhoulie Meyase and his staff conducted 2012 and confined it to two an awareness campaign to taxi drivers at Deluxe Point, districts alone, Dimapur and Kohima. Remaining 9 disKiphire on September 8. (NP)
trict, 6 were included further and recently 3 districts were included ie Mon, Tuensang and Mokokchung. He appealed to ward presidents to create awareness in their respective wards on harmful affects of tobacco consumption. Earlier, the programme was chaired by district consultant (NTCP) Mon, E. Nyeamying Konyak and Sumi district nodal officer Mon (NTCP), Dr. I. Simon delivered a speech on “harmful effects of tobacco consumption”. Seven ward presidents attended the programme.
crime beat
IMFL seized in Dimapur
DIMAPUR: Security forces in an operation on September 7 seized 22 cases of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) amounting Rs 1.25 Lakh (approximate) along with Rs 17,110 cash from Dhobinala area, Dimapur. A press release by PRO, HQ IGAR (N) stated that the operation was part of the ongoing crackdown by security forces to prevent illegal activities in Nagaland. PRO said based on specific intelligence regarding illegal activities
in general area Dhobinala, security forces along with police representative launched an operation and apprehended three persons. The apprehended persons were identified as Tarun Rai (34) son of Neela Rai resident of Dhobinala and Surjeet Debbarman (20) resident of Dhobinala. The apprehended individuals along with recovered items were handed over to West Police Station, Dimapur for further investigation, stated PRO.
Security Forces bust armoury shop in Peren
DIMAPUR: Jalukie Battalion of Assam Riles under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General of Assam Rifles-North ( IGAR-N) on September 8 cracked down on an illegal armoury shop being run under the guise of a mechanic repair at C block New Jalukie, Peren district. A press release by PRO, HQ IGAR (N) stated that an operation was launched by the security forces along
with police representative based on specific intelligence regarding presence of armoury shop in the area. PRO said one person was apprehended and large number of weapons, raw material and equipment used for making/ modifying weapons like pistols and rifles were recovered. The apprehended individual along with recovered items was handed over to Jalukie police station, informed PRO.
Security Forces seize IMFL in Dimapur
DIMAPUR: Security Forces seized IMFL in general area of 7th Mile, Dimapur on September 3. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), based on specific
intelligence regarding illegal activities, Security Forces along with Police representative launched an operation and apprehended one, Dilber Hussain, (19 years),
S/o Ali Hussain, r/o Model village, Dimapur. Recoveries included assorted liquor amounting to Rs 10.38 lakh, in addition to one Khukri and Rs 21.28
lakh in cash. Apprehended individual along with recovered items was handed over to Chümoukedima Police Station, Dimapur for further investigation.
NABARD, Rahul said that it was up to the individual to enhance skills and make use of them for betterment of the group and oneself. He encouraged SHG members to help with smooth functioning of the group and to become selfsufficient by helping one another. E a r l i e r, d i r e c t o r ACID, Sr Pramila Lobo in her welcome address thanked NABARD for its constant support in uplifting women through different skill development training programmes. Programme was facilitated by in-charge for MEDP programmes, ACID, Bendangmoa, while invocation was done by Amakla.
Organic weekly bazaar inaugurated in Kohima
APMC chairman Kohima, Kevinourheno Seyie inaugurating the weekly bazaar on Wednesday. (NP)
Correspondent KOHIMA, SEP 9 (NPN): To promote organic local produces and the farmers in Kohima district, a weekly organic market was inaugurated on Wednesday at Kohima local ground (North Gate). The bazaar was initiated by Angami Youth Organization (AYO) and Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) for weekly sales of essential commodities every
Wednesday from 6 a.m. Marking the occasion, agricultural produce marketing committee (APMC) chairman Kohima, Kevinourheno Seyie inaugurated the weekly organic market. In her short speech, she appreciated the AYO and KMC for taking the initiative to make a provisional market place for vendors to sell their local vegetables and other commodities. She also suggested that the price for essentials should
be reasonable so that the vendors can attract more customers. AYO president Kekhrie Pfukha said the initiative was intended to promote local produce and products to establish a sustainable local economy. He further invited more vendors to occupy the space in the coming weeks. More than 10 vendors displayed their organic fruits, vegetables, juice and spices at the bazaar on the first day.
news in Brief DSSU informs: Dimapur Sümi Students’ Union (DSSU) has convened a meeting for all former executives since its inception in the year 1970 till date, on September 11, 3 p.m, at DSSU office, Supply Colony, opposite to VJs Coaching Centre. All former executives and leaders of DSSU have been requested to attend positively to deliberate on the upcoming golden jubilee of DSSU. DC Wokha informs on damage compensation: Deputy commissioner, Wokha, Orenthung Lotha has informed to all concerned that the earlier notification issued on September 3, for survey and assessment of the damage compensation of the structures likely to be affected along the project stretch starting from Niropen Gate till Hammock Resort (Km 72.40 to Km 83.00) has been postponed till further order. The survey of alignment plan and road geometric by TTC INFRA India is yet to be completed. ANHTU executive meeting: All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union executive meeting will be held on September 23, 11 a.m at RBPS, Kohima Lotha Hoho Ki, Kezeikie, Kohima. All unit presidents have been requested to bring necessary agendas to discuss in the meeting. Unit president and secretaries are compulsory to attend the meeting positively. ADC Longleng notifies on shop timing: In supersession of previous order/notification regarding shopping timing issued by the district administrator and Longleng Town Council, all shops and business establishments have been allowed to function normally and to open from 7 a.m to 4 p.m. Further, as specified in Unlock-4 measures, national COVID-19 directives and Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) preventive measures such as social distancing, wearing of face mask, frequent hand washing/ hygiene must be ensured by all concern.
DPDB meeting held in Wokha DIMAPUR: Wokha district planning and development board (DPDB) meeting was held on September 8 at DC conference hall, Wokha. According to DIPR report, advisor of Horticulture & Border Affairs and chairman DPDB Wokha, Mhathung Yanthan urged board members to attend the meeting regularly and to actively participate in the planning process. Yanthan urged heads of offices to adopt innovative ideas to overcome these new challenges ahead and on activi-
ties of villages with aspiration. He urged concerned departments to give more emphasis on projects and that action plans submitted by each department should be implemented in letter and spirit. The board decided to visit two aspirational villages, new Wokha and Ningying village in the next board meeting. CMO, Wokha, Dr. W Tungoe while highlighting on COVID-19 scenario in the district said that it had recorded 24 positive cases,
however, 23 had been recovered and discharged and one would be discharged on September 9. CMO also said that district hospital has started its regular activities for both outdoor and indoor patients. Dr. Chumben Murry MLA said that although the lockdown had been lifted slowly, all need to take precautionary measures while venturing out to reshape economic activities. Vice/chairman DPDB Wokha & DC, Wokha Orenthung Lotha further
appealed all to follow SOPs while undertaking economic activities. Jt. secretary Border Affairs Jamithung Lotha while highlighting border issues with neighbouring states especially Assam said that the matter was with Supreme Court of India and was under subjudice. Earlier, the chairman welcomed four new members, DEO (education) Kepelhonzo Terhuja, Sr. SDEO Thungrhomo Odyuo, DFO (fishery) Tori Yanthan and PO Lichumo Jungio.
Felicitation held for Richard Yanthan DIMAPUR: Lotha Hoho (LH) and Lotha Students Union (LSU) organized a felicitation programme at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Wokha on September 8, to honour Richard Yanthan, IAS who recently cleared the UPSC 2019 and secured 133 rank. According to DIPR report, deputy chief minister, minister in-charge for Home and R & B, Y. Patton, speaking during the function congratulated R. Yanthan, for bringing laurel to the community, which he termed as a proud moment for the Nagas in general and Lotha community in particular. Patton also said, being one the of the youngest ISA officers in the state, “we have a strong conviction in him that he will bring a paradigm shift to the society” as he serves the nation as well as the
Y. Patton along with Richard Yanthan at the felicitation programme held on September 8. (DIPR)
Nagas in particular. Patton also announced that under LADP (common pool) logistic support will be given to the aspirant students undergoing coaching at IAS, ALS Coaching Centre, Wokha. Advisor of Horticulture, MhathungYanthan also wished Richard success as he begins a journey
of many challenges and big tasks. Dr. Chumben, MLA urged him to be the ambassador of the Nagas as he embarked on with a higher responsibility. He also appealed to the youngsters to look upon the good example set by Yanthan so that they become success-
ful persons in life. Richard Yanthan, while sharing his experiences during the felicitation programme attributed his success to the Almighty and the constant prayer and support from family members and friends. While speaking to the young aspirants, he urged them to work hard and continue to seek Lord’s blessing in all that they do. Chairman Lotha Hoho, Mhondamo Ovung, also congratulated Richard for bringing laurel to the Lotha community and also wished him good health and wisdom as he takes up higher responsibilities to serve the people with humanity and humbleness. Executive secretary, Lotha Baptist Churches Association (LBCA), Rev. L. Tsanso offered prayer of blessings.
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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
DTFs dwell on implementation of Unlock-4 KVK Peren animal health camp-
children below 10 years are advised only to stay at home; Any person entering Kiphire will be allowed home Quarantine if she/ he has a single room attached with washroom and incase the person doesn’t have suitable room for home quarantining, they may go for institutional quarantine; Restaurants, saloon and barber shops are also allowed to open and function subject to strict adherence Legislator in-charge of Kohima, minister Tongpang Officials at the DTF meeting held in Kiphire at DPDB hall to the SOP. Ozukum along with other officials at the meeting. (DIPR) on September 9. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Kohima District Task Force (DTF) on COVID-19 dwelled on Unlock-4 guidelines issued by the Ministry of India and state government for effective implementation in the district during its meeting held in DC’s conference hall, Kohima on September 9. According to DIPR report, deputy commissioner and chairman Kohima DTF, Gregory Thejawelie chaired the meeting, attended by legislator in-charge of Kohima district, minister of Mechanical and Housing, Tongpang Ozukum, Sr. SP Kohima, K. Sophie and other DTF members. Meeting discussed on streamlining the paid hotels for quarantine centres func-
Trg on artificial insemination in pigs
tioning under DC’s office Kohima as all categories of hotels/lodges are now permitted and allowed to operate as per the latest SOP. System of paid quarantine centres will continue with some notified hotels for the safety of everyone. On the issue of transportation facility for returnees, the meeting decided to put up suggestions to be taken care by the Nagaland State Transport department to the high power committee. Meeting also deliberated on the issues of buses and local taxis, where ADC Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa informed the house that in regard to this a meeting was held recently with the concerned party and dissolved the rate of passenger fare
DIMAPUR: Three-day handson training programme on artificial insemination in pigs concluded on September 9 at the College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (CVS&AH), Jalukie. A press release by assistant professor of livestock production management, CVS&AH, Dr. Imtiwati stated that the participants learnt boar training, semen collection, estrus synchronization and artificial insemination. Certificates were also awarded to participants by dean, Dr. AK Sangwan. Earlier the programme was inaugurated by dean and was coordinated by assistant professor, veterinary gynaecology & obstetrics, Dr. Tukheswar Chutia. Resource persons were Prof. C. Veerapandian, Prof. MO Kurien, Dr. N Bhumapati Devi and Dr. Iluheibe. A total of four participants from animal husbandry and veterinary sciences, Nagaland, Dr. Eyekhweshe Kepfoh, Dr. Yovino Mekro, Dizinangbo Rentta and N. Ngauzia Elungheing participated in the training.
with certain instructions. It also took up the issues of shortage of manpower at Khuzama Check Gate, where it was decided to explore the possibility of manpower from other department. In regard to re-opening of Max Bazar and NST Blue Market, T. Khel Market at Sokriezie Kohima, Indoor Table Tennis Stadium, Officer Hill Kohima and Indoor Badminton Stadium, Officers Hill Kohima, the DTF decided to hold a meeting with concerned associations for re-opening. Senior tourist officer, Kohima T. Kakihe also shared his experiences as liasoning officer assigned at Agri. Expo site, Dimapur taking care of the return-
cum-awareness programme
DIMAPUR: Animal health camp-cum-awareness programme on African swine fever (ASF) was conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Peren, ICAR RC for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Jalukie, for Mhainamtsi Piggery group, on September 7, at Women Society Hall, Mhainamtsi. A press release by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Peren
stated that, in-charge head, Dr. L. Babita Devi gave awareness lecture about African swine fever and the bio security measures to be adopted by the farmers for prevention of the disease. Discussion on health care and management of pigs was also done. As part of the programme, face mask, disinfectant, mineral mixture,
deworming drugs, antibiotics and other medicines and advisory about the disease were distributed to the participants. Similar programme was also conducted at New Chalkot, Poilwa, Deukwaram and Punglwa B, during May to August 2020 by maintaining the lockdown protocol and social distancing, benefiting a total of 130 farmers.
ees coming from outside the state for the past few months. Kiphire DTF meeting deliberates on SOPs: Kiphire District Task Force, held meeting at DPDB hall, Kiphire on September 9, with ADC Nyempo Wallim as the chairperson. According to DIPR report, in pursuance of order issued by the Government of Nagaland the DTF Kiphire discussed the following measures: Public are mandatory to wear masks, maintaining social distancing and use of hand sanitizers; After September 21, all the churches will be allowed to open following the SOP given by the government; Persons above 65 years of age, pregnant women and
Chakhesang Students’ Union objects to ANCSU’s probe demand DIMAPUR: Objecting to the All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU)’s demand for setting up of enquiry commission to probe into the fund utilisation under AICTE-NEQIP scheme at Kheloshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA), the Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) has said that the demand was “devoid of merit and rationality” as the scheme implemented from 2014-2017 was duly audited by Accountant General of Nagaland and found satisfactory. In a representation addressed to the state chief secretary, CSU president Vetho Vadeo and general secretary Avezo Kevin Kapu said that the same scheme was implemented by two institutes in the state. CSU alleged that ANCSU has selectively chosen to target KPA with an ulterior motive. CSU also alleged ANSCU’s demand was with “vested interest to
cover up the ongoing controversy of a junior officer given the officiating charge of HOD in technical education”. The union stated that every norm and procedure of the Government Service Rules was flouted in handing/taking over the charge of HoD, technical education to Er. Lhoungu, OSD on the afternoon of August 31, 2020 on post retirement of Er Arjun Singh as the director. It stated that Er Vipulhou was occupying a non sanction post of OSD and was placed in the third place in the seniority list of officers published by the department of technical education. CSU said that Er. Razou Vizo, additional director, was the senior most officer in the department. It said he was suffering from brain tumour since 2003 and had undergone rigorous medical treatment. As such, CSU said he was not able to dis-
charge his duties for the last 15-16 years. However, CSU said Er. Mhaseto Nakro, principal KPA, was second in the list of seniority list of officers followed by Er. Lhoungu. CSU alleged that the state government, however, handed over the officiating charge HOD to Er. Vipulhou Lhoungu “much against the existing seniority lists of officers”, which it described as “unethical and illegitimate.” CSU alleged that technical education department has “scant regard for issuing officiating promotions based on principles of seniority for which there is rampant discrimination, corruption, manipulation, nepotism and favouritism”. Affir ming that it would not remain a silent spectator, CSU has urged the state chief secretary to issue necessary directive to the department “to correct the anomaly and restore the rule of law.”
IGP visits 173 CRPF headquarters Dimapur DIMAPUR: Inspector General of Police, CRPF, Manipur & Nagaland sector, Randeep Datta, PMG, along with DIG (operations), CRPF, Kohima visited 173 Bn CRPF headquarter at Dimapur and other CRPF establishments on September 6 to review the overall security situation in Nagaland. A press release by 173 BN CRPF, control room stated that, the senior commanders were briefed by commandant 173, Vishnu Gautam on the preparedness of CRPF in performance of their assigned duties in Nagaland. The IGP
Randeep Datta during a meeting to review development works.
expressed satisfaction on the commitment and preparedness of CRPF in the state and applauded the troops for their hard work, ethics and devotion to duty. Randeep Datta also took part in Fit India Movement at 173 Bn
CRPF headquarters along with jawans and their family members, to encourage people to stay healthy and fit by inculcating physical activities and sports. Meanwhile, the IGP during the visit at 173 Bn
CRPF Headquarter at Dimapur reviewed the development works on the full-fledged CRPF unit headquarter which is to be established shortly in Chümoukedima on an area measuring 50.15 acres which was purchased in 2010 for establishment of an unattached Battalion of CRPF. With this development happening in near future, it is assured that there will be a huge impact to the people especially in terms of economy and developmental activities in Chümoukedima area in particular and Dimapur district in general.
Youth leaders meet under Poshan Maah
A book titled “The Sycamore Tree Holistic Missions” authored by director of Life Concerns Ministry, Aliba Imchen and published by Heritage Publishing House (HPH) was launched on September 8 by Alemtemshi Jamir IAS (Rtd) former chief secretary Nagaland, CEO Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland, working president NDPP in Dimapur. (HPH) K Y M C
DIMAPUR: Youth leaders meeting for Poshan Maah in collaboration with Lotha Tsukaranka Society (LTS) was held on September 7, at conference hall, District Planning and Machinery office, Wokha. According to DIPR report, district coordinator, Posh an Abhiyaan, Wokha, Shanjothung Ngullie delivered key note address and resource person, Dr. Zuben Kikon spoke on the agenda-measures on prevention against COVID-19.
Kikon also appraised the gathering to follow and focus on following keys P5, W5 and T3; P5 which implies not to panic, apply preventive measures, protect yourself/others and put into practice. W5- wash hands frequently, drink warm water regularly, be watchful, don’t worry be happy and don’t wander. T3- be tactful, trust the right message and teach your community. Earlier, the meeting was chaired by project assistant Posh an Abhiyaan, Wokha, Annie Lotha. K Y M C
A G A RT A L A , S E P 9 (IANS): In view of the worsening Covid-19 situation in Tripura, a two-member Central experts’ team would arrive in the northeastern state on a 10-day visit on Thursday to take stock of the situation and suggest measures to curb the spread of the virus, officials said on Wednesday. A senior official of the Health and Family Welfare Department said that two experts, Daisy Panna, Consultant Epidemiologist, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and P.K. Verma, Assistant Professor, Respiratory Medicine, Lady Hardinge Memorial College (LHMC), will visit the state for 10 days. “After visiting the districts, the Central team would hold meetings with the senior officials of the state. They would submit their report to the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry and the Tripura Health Department,” the official told IANS on condition of anonymity. Tripura’s Additional Chief Secretary in-charge of Health and Family Welfare Department, Sanjay Kumar Rakesh, has been appraising the Union Health Ministry about the prevailing situation in the state amid a sudden spike in the number of Covid-19 cases. Till Tuesday night,
Tripura reported 16,157 Covid-19 cases, of which 9,653 persons have recovered while 160 people have succumbed to the dreaded disease since June 9, when the first death was reported. Tripura’s mortality and recovery rates are 0.99 per cent and 59.83 per cent, respectively, worst among the eight northeastern states. “Considering the gravity of the situation, the Tripura government had earlier suggested imposing total lockdown in the state on September 5 and 6, but the Union Home Ministry did not respond on the issue,” Tripura Law and Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath said. Of the total number of cases and fatalities, at least 85 deaths and 6,129 positive cases have been reported from West Tripura district alone, under which the capital city of Agartala falls. Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, who also holds the health portfolio, had earlier said that Covid-19 crisis in the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) areas is extremely alarming. Around five lakh people reside in the AMC areas. Of the 49 wards in the AMC, 70 per cent Covid-19 cases have been found 10 ten wards. Deb, who is visiting
the districts to supervise the Covid-19 management, told the media that health infrastructures are being strengthened in all the 10 districts. A three-member Central team, led by G.K. Medhi, Professor and Head of the De par tment of Community Medicine at the Shillong-based North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), after studying the source and other aspects of the coronavirus infection in Tripura, has recently submitted its report to the state government. Meanwhile, former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has criticised the state government for its failure to control the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We have given many suggestions to the Chief Minister to strengthen the health infrastructures and improve the health services, but the state government is yet to implement many of our recommendations. “The state government should also announce financial schemes for the welfare of the poor people and those who lost their jobs due to the pandemic and the subsequent economic distress,” Sarkar, also a politburo member of the CPI-M, told the media.
Engineer dies of electrocution at Baghjan gas well G u wahati / T in sukia, Sep 9 (PTI): An engineer of PSU major Oil India lost his life due to high voltage electric shock on Wednesday when he was working at the company’s damaged gas well in Baghjan in Assam’s Tinsukia district, officials said. The electrical engineer, Arnab Kishore Bordoloi, was working on high voltage cables at the site when the incident happened around 2 pm, they said. “He was immediately taken to the Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh. However, doctors informed us in the evening that he succumbed to the injuries,” an official of the company said. With this, the total number of persons losing their lives in the worst industrial disaster of Assam has gone up to three. The well number 5 at Baghjan has been spewing gas uncontrollably since May 27 and it caught fire on June 9, killing two of OIL’s firefighters at the site. On July 22, three experts from Singaporean firm Alert Disaster Control, which was asked to assist OIL and ONGC experts for putting out the inferno, received burn injuries while they were removing a spool from the wellhead.
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Mnp CM launches campaign for by-elections Correspondent IMPHAL, SEP 9: Amid the coronavirus pandemic, campaign for bye-elections is gaining momentum in Manipur. Launching an election campaign of the ruling BJP in Thoubal district, state chief minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday claimed that the incumbent BJP-led coalition government was the best government ever installed in the state. The CM launched the campaign for BJP’s expectant candidate Paonam Brojen Singh at Khongjom. Hundreds of supporters and BJP workers took part in the campaign despite restriction of a gathering of more than 50 as laid down by COVID-19 guidelines in the state and even the ECI’s guideline restricting mass gathering during election campaigns. Singh said that in its three and a half years tenure of the coalition government, many schemes reaching out to the poor section of the society were implemented. These sections of people were neglected all these years by previous government, he alleged. The coalition has been working hard to bring all round development in the state, the chief minister said highlighting various achievements of his government in the last three and a half years. Brojen, who resigned as Congress MLA from the
CM N Biren launching BJP s bye-election campaign in Thoubal on Wednesday. (NP)
state Assembly recently is expected to contest the byeelection after he vacated the seat on BJP ticket. He was among the six Congress MLAs who their tendered resignations from the state Assembly as well as the primary memberships of Manipur Congress. As many as 13 seats of the state legislative Assembly are currently vacant as notified by the state Assembly secretariat. Among them, four members were disqualified by the Speaker while the remaining nine comprising three BJP MLAs and six Congress MLAs had resigned as members of the state Assembly. The Election Commission of India is yet to finalise the number of Assembly constituencies where bye-elections will be held as cases of some disqualified MLAs were
Death toll in M’laya rises to 19; 121 cases reported
Tribal student bodies call for 48hour bandh in Mnp on Sep 14
Shillong, Sep 9: Two women in Meghalaya succumbed to COVID-19 on Wednesday, taking the death toll to 19 , even as 121 new positive cases were detected taking the COVID tally to 1,355, health officials said. 58-year-old Usha Paul was declared brought dead to Nazareth Hospital on Tuesday night, while another 78 year-old Debu Chettri passed away in the same private hospital here this morning, Director of Health Services, Dr. Aman War said. He said swab samples of Paul collected at the hospital after she died, tested positive for COVID-19 and that the deceased had hypertension and diabetes. “Chettri was admitted to Nazareth hospital on Tuesday and had tested positive for the infection. She also had co-morbidities like hypertension besides suffering from diabetes,” War said. The senior medical officer informed that of the
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new 121 cases detected on Wednesday, 30 were from East Khasi Hills, 59 from East Jaintia Hills, 25 from West Garo Hills district, 2 from Ri-Bhoi and 4 from South Garo Hills. Out of the 107 recoveries on Wednesday, 88 were from East Khasi Hills district, 2 each from RiBhoi district, South West Garo Hills district and East Garo Hills district, 4 each from East Jaintia Hills district and North Garo Hills and five from West Garo Hills district, taking the number of recoveries in the state to 1,823 so far. War said that 1, 04,090 samples have been sent for testing of which 99,640 yielded negative results while the results of 1253
were awaited. “The awaited test results is high because the testing centre at Pasteur Institute, Shillong was closed on Saturday and Sunday since certain equipment were to be fitted in the new machines, and all the samples were sent to North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) for testing,” the medical official informed. As on Wednesday, the number of samples whose report is awaited are Pasteur Institute, Shillong – 583, NEIGRIHMS – 550 and Tura Civil Hospital – 120. War informed that under PM-CARE, another testing centre has been pro-
posed to be set up at Civil Hospital, Shillong. Meanwhile, War said that he would urge the State government to consider closure of all cement plants at Lumshnong, East Jaintia Hills, where several COVID-19 positive cases have been detected through random sampling. He said that no safety protocols were being maintained in these cement plants where many workers are gathering without minimum safety measures, including wearing masks. The medical official also pointed out that hundreds of trucks were entering and leaving these cement plants, including the Star Cement factory, thereby posing grave health hazard. On the other hand, War also urged the youth to be more responsible in their activities to ensure that they do not spread the virus among the vulnerable age groups. Till date, Meghalaya has detected 3197 COVID 19 cases out of which 1355 are active, 19 deceased and 1823 have recovered.
IMPHAL, SEP 9: Tribal student bodies in Manipur have called for a twoday state-wide bandh on September 14. The bandh was announced due to the g o ve r n m e n t s a l l e g e d failure to address their long pending demands. In view of the p r eva i l i n g p a n d e m i c, C OV I D - 1 9 r e l a t e d a c t iv i t i e s, m e d i a a n d medical services will be exempted from the purview of the proposed 48-hour bandh, a joint statement of the tribal student bodies stated. The bodies include All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM), All Naga Student Association Manipur (ANSAM) and Kuki Students’ Organisation GHQ. The statement signed by information & publicity secretary of All Tribal Students Union Manipur, Micha Kamei stated that that the charter of demand
Itanagar, Sep 9 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Wednesday asked the Border Road Organization (BRO) to finalise the detailed project report (DPR) for two laning of the road from Chowkham Trijunction to holy pilgrim site of Parsuram Kund. Chowkham Tri-junction is in Namsai district and Parsuram Kund is in Lohit district. Mein while discussing steps on implementation of the strategic road with Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, Commissioner (Planning) Prashant Lokhande, Deputy Commissioners of Lohit and Namsai, Demwe-based 48 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) commander through a video conference, asked both the DCs to conduct the land acquisition process smoothly. Mein also urged them to complete the land acquisition process as soon as the DPR is finalised and also
complete the floating of tender before the start of the working season so that the road project could be carried out in time, an official communiqu said here. The deputy chief minister said that fast development of road communication is taking place across the state and cited many road projects including, two-laning of road from Roing to Anini, Tohangam to Hayuliang, Manmao to Changlang, Hukanjuri to Khonsa, Potin to Pangin, across the state. “Surface road communications will greatly improve after these road projects are completed,” Mein said. The chief secretary informed that the Khadi
and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is ready for funding the establishment of incense stick (agarbatti) making industry in Namsai and Lohit districts and also assured buy back of the products. The chief secretary further asked the deputy commissioners of both the district to study the availability of required bamboo species and artisans. BRTF Commander Saurabh Srivastava informed that the land survey has been completed for the said portion of the road and the DPR would be made purely on the guidelines of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Among others Lohit DC Prince Dhawan, his Namsai counterpart R K Sharma, Secretary Land Management Hage Tarin and Director State Remote Sensing Application Centre, H K Dutta also attended the video conference, the communiqué added.
agreed on August 13, 2019 between the student bodies and state government was not translated into action till date. The bandh was called as per resolution adopted by a general assembly of the All Tribal Students Union Manipur held on September 7 last in Imphal’s Hmar community hall. The statement appealed to the interstate transpor ters and public to “kindly bear and cooperate” during the course of the proposed bandh.
Council joined the chorus to defer the bye-election. The party announced it will not field any candidate in the bye-elections if the ECI goes ahead with its schedule planned amid the COVID-19 crisis. The party alleged that the forthcoming by-election to the vacant Assembly seats were necessitated due to horse trading by BJP and not by natural factors such as the expiry of sitting MLAs. “It is an artificial one engineered by BJP which allegedly offered hefty amounts to some MLAs to resign from the membership of Manipur Legislative Assembly,” CPI veteran leader Dr Moirangthem Nara remarked. Pointing out that the death toll neared 40, CPI state secretary L Sotinkumar also decried the by-election terming it “ill-timed.”
Hello Riaan, Many Many Happy Returns of the Day PAPA. Lots of happiness, love & wishes for you. God bless you, stay blessed & healthy. Happy Birthday!!! From Maa, Papa & All. My Dear Jimo (Shevili) It’s a day of blessing,a day when God created the most beautiful soul in disguise of him. I feel blessed and the most luckiest being to have you as my better half. You might have grown older than before but I still sees you as the same little girl whom I met and fallen for, when we were five.The same affection and love for you shall remain forever in me. Wishing you a very Happiest birthday my dear. From Aye (sheluvi)
FELICITATION The CAPF, CVC, CTSU, CVSU, YWO Chessore unit, CTGBsU would like to congratulate the St- Christopher School Chessore Village Tuensang for receiving the Golden award (PALLIKKUTAM National award) for innovation in education. It is a great moment for bringing such laurels not only to School but also area in general. The joint organizations further wishes the School very best in the future endeavours. S. REZUT AGS CHESSORE AREA PUBLIC FORUM
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NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.
Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Alvis Odyuo has been applied by Smti Nchumlo Jami, M/o Late Alvis Odyuo, R/o Sovima village, 6th Mile, Niathu Khel, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of: 1. LIC Policy No. - 442661902. Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 7/10/2020. Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 7/09/2020. PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR :: NAGALAND DP-3811
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DIMAPUR TSÜNGIKI EKHUNG Myantae Ovungi Khochia Dimapur - 797113, Nagaland
FELICITATION With immense pride and honour, we the Dimapur Tsungiki Ekhung would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Chumlamo Humtsoe, NCS on his promotion to ADC/ Dy. Secretary, Government of Nagaland. Dimapur Tsungiki Ekhung immensely proud of your achievement and wishes you an eventful and successful life in the days to come. Sanchibemo Kikon Chairman Dimapur Tsungiki Ekhung
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still pending in the High Court of Manipur. The ECI had recently hinted at holding the due byeelections to vacant seats of the Assembly and one Parliamentary seat along with the general elections to the Bihar state Assembly before the last week of November this year. Since then, some candidates including those who resigned and disqualified MLAs have already started their campaigns at their levels. Some are trying to lure voters by distributing daily essential items to residents of their respective constituencies affected by the pandemic. The CSOs observed that holding elections during the pandemic will further complicate the already worse COVID situation in the state. Among political parties, CPI Manipur State
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The Mopungchuket Senso Mungdang (MSM) with immense pride and honour, extend our heartiest congratulations to the following citizens of our village : 1. Shri. T. Moa Lemtur on being promoted to Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aghunato under Govt. of Nagaland. 2. Shri. Temsuchuba Jamir on being promoted to SDO (Civil) under Govt. of Nagaland. 3. Smt. Dr. Purchila Jamir (W/o Dr. M. Temjen Lkr) on conferring Ph.D on the topic, “A Comparative Study of Indigenous Religious Beliefs and Baptist Christian Beliefs among the Aos in Nagaland” under the supervision of Fr. Dr. Joseph Puthenpurakal, Assam Don Bosco University, Department of Comparative Religion. The Union wishes a grand success and pray that our Almighty God will guide in all their future endeavors. Tali Jamir Tiasunep Jamir President, MSM General Secretary, MSM
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Bipin Rawat favours reform of defence PSUs says some vintage military platforms can be exported
NEW DELHI, SEP 9 (PTI): Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat on Wednesday called for revamping India’s defence public sector undertakings and ordnance factories with a focus on improving their work culture and enhancing quality control. Gen Rawat also said that some of India’s vintage military platforms, with retrofits, can be exported to countries that lack the desired firepower to defend themselves. Addressing a seminar on defence exports, the Chief of Defence Staff also pitched for having a “hard look” at the distribution of India’s defence expenditure, saying a realistic analysis of the spending must be carried out for proper utilisation of resources. Gen Rawat said India must move out of constant “threat of sanctions” or dependence on individual nations for its military re-
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quirements, in an apparent reference to difficulties involved in the procurement of equipment from countries facing sanctions. In October 2018, India had signed a USD fivebillion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems, notwithstanding a warning from the Trump administration that going ahead with the contract may invite US sanctions. The US had imposed sanctions on Russia under the stringent Countering America’s Adversar-
ies Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). The law also provides for punitive action against countries purchasing defence hardware from Russia. Gen Rawat said the stage is set for the domestic industry to embark on a trajectory of exponential growth, riding on pathbreaking reforms rolled out by the government to promote indigenous production of military assets. “We need to revamp our ordnance factories and other defence public sector undertakings in terms of modernisation, their work culture and quality control. “Corporatisation including the public listing of some units would be a way forward to ensure a more efficient interface with the designer end-user,” he said at the seminar organised by industry chamber FICCI. India’s DPSUs include aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(HAL), Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Bharat Earth Movers Ltd (BEML) and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd (MIDHANI). The HAL, which produces a range of aircraft and helicopters, is the largest DPSU. Most of the DPSUs have been awarded the prestigious status of ‘Navratna’ or Mini Ratna because of their consistently high level of performance. He said the armed forces are committed to win India’s wars with indigenous solutions. Gen Rawat said some of India’s vintage military platforms can be exported. “Our current military fleet comprises of a fair share of vintage platforms which are under modernisation plans in the coming decades. These vintage plat-
forms, with some retrofits or perhaps as it is, could be exported to countries which lack desired firepower to defend themselves,” he said. “We may also consider sharing vintage platforms with domestic industry to assist them in developing cutting edge technology,” he said at the seminar. The Chief of Defence Staff urged the private industry to invest in building long-term capabilities for the application of decisive military power. In the last three years, he said, India witnessed a staggering 700 per cent growth in defence exports from Rs 1500 crore in 201617 to Rs 10,745 crore in 2018-19. “India is the third-largest defence spender in the world. It is time to have a hard look at the distribution of our defence expenditure. We must carry out a realistic analysis of our expenditures,” he added
India’s LUH completes hot and SC to hear plea seeking to declare high altitude trials in Himalayas animal kingdom as legal entity
HAL’s Indigenous Light Utility Vehicle (LUH) during Hot and High Altitude trials in the Himalayan mountain ranges in Leh, Ladakh. (PTI)
Bengaluru, Sep 9 (PTI): HALs indigenously developed Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) demonstrated high altitude capability in hot and high weather conditions in the Himalayas for about 10 days. A comprehensive test plan was executed at Leh (3300 metres above mean sea level) in temperatures up to ISA (international standard atmosphere)+320C which included envelope expansion, performance and flying qualities, Bengaluru headquartered HAL ( Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) said. The LUH took off from Leh and demonstrated its hot and high hover performance
at Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) at 5000 MAMSL, an HAL statement said on Wednesday. The helicopter also demonstrated its payload capability in Siachen glacier high altitude. During the trials, pilots landed the helicopter at the highest helipads of Amar and Sonam, it said. “HAL has once again proved its indigenous capability in design & development”, the statement said. The Army version of LUH is now ready for Initial Operational Clearance, said HAL CMD, R Madhavan. Accoring to Director (Engineering and R&D), HAL, Arup Chatterjee, the
Lockdown not an attack on coronavirus, but on poor: Rahul
NEW DELHI, SEP 9 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the lockdown was not an attack on coronavirus but on the poor people and proved to be a “death sentence” for the unorganised sector as it “finished” jobs and small businesses. Everyone should stand against the attack, he said. “The lockdown was not an attack on corona. The lockdown was an attack on the poor of India. It was an attack on the future of our youth,” Gandhi said in a video series on the lockdown triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. “The lockdown was an attack on labourers, farmers and small shopkeepers. It was an attack on our unorganised sector. We have to understand this. We all have to stand against this attack,” he said. “Whatever was done in the name of Corona was the third attack on the unorganised sector,” he also said. This is the fourth part of the video series launched by the former Congress president on the economy and the lockdown.
“The sudden lockdown proved to be a death sentence for the unorganized class. The promise was to finish corona in 21 days, but instead finished crores of jobs and small industries. Watch this video to know Modi Ji’s anti-people ‘disaster plan’,” he said in a tweet in Hindi along with the video that was shared on his social media platforms. The former Congress chief said the poor, working in small and medium businesses, are daily wage earners and eat with what they earn everyday. “When you announced a lockdown without a notice, you launched an attack on them,” he said. Gandhi said the prime minister said the fight will be for 21 days, but broke the backbone of the unorganized sector in 21 days. When it was time to open after the lockdown, the Congress party told the government several times that helping the poor is essential, he said, noting that a scheme like NYAY should have been implemented and money directly deposited in their bank accounts. “But they didn’t do it.”
performance of the helicopter and its systems is satisfactory fulfillingthe requirements of the users. All planned tests were successfully demonstrated. The flights were carried out recently by composite trial team which included pilots from HAL, Wg Cdr (Retd) Unni Pillai, CTP (RW), Wg Cdr (Retd) Anil Bhambani, Gp Capt (Retd) Pupinder Singh and Gp Capt V Panwar along with Gp Capt R Dubey, Sq Ldr Joshi from Indian Air Force and Lt Col R Grewal & Lt Col Pawan from theIndian Army. Representatives from certification authority witnessed the trials, it was stated.
NE W D EL H I , S EP 9 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea which has raised the issue of cruelty on animals and sought to declare entire animal kingdom, including avian and aquatic species, as legal entities having a distinct persona with corresponding rights of a living person. While issuing notices to the Centre and others seeking their replies on the petition, which has also sought a direction to all the States and Union Territory (UTs) to take action if any case of cruelty on animals comes to light including on social media, the apex court said it is “very unlikely” that it would entertain the prayer for declaring them as legal entity. “We will issue notice but it is very unlikely that we will entertain the prayer for declaring them as legal entity,” a Bench headed by Chief Justice S Bobde orally said during the hearing. “Issue notice,” the Bench, also comprising Justices AS Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian, said in its order. Besides the Centre and some of its ministries, the plea has arrayed all the states, UTs, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and the Animal Welfare Board of India as
party. During the hearing, the bench asked the counsel appearing for the petitioner: “Do you mean animals can sue or be sued? That is the meaning of legal entity. Is your dog equal to you?” To this, the counsel said that animals can be considered as equal to humans. The lawyer said when legal status can be given to a temple then why cannot such status be given to animals. “Animals are vulnerable and if we will grant them this status then they can be protected,” said the lawyer, representing petitioner NGO ‘People’s Charioteer Organization’. The plea has said that NCRB should report and publish data and statistics relating to cruelty on animal and crimes against them in its annual report under separate head. It has sought directions to all the states and UTs to take appropriate steps for mandatory registration of FIR under relevant penal provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Prevention of Cruelty of Animals Act, 1960, “whenever any incident of animal cruelty surfaces or comes to light on social media or otherwise”. It alleged the rights of animals exist only on paper due to their lack of implementation and enforcement.
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NOTIFICATION
With reference to the letter No.F.10(1)-RIPSAT/AET/2019-20/528-31/DATED,AGARTALA 30-06-2020 ,The following Candidates are selected on 7th September 2020 to undergo Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) course at Regional Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology (RIPSAT), Abhoynagar, Agartala for the academic session 2020-2021. The following Candidates are provisionally selected through Academic Merit Marks. Acceptance Letter may be submitted to this Office within 15 days from the date of issue of this Notification. Waiting list will be maintained for a period of 6 (six) months w.e.f the day of issue of this result. Selected List: 1. Miss.Diezelhounuo Tepa 2. Miss. Lucy A Enney Waiting List: 1. M Jubon Odyuo 2. Melody Yanthan 3. Shikna M Konyak 4. Bendenla Jamir 5. Liang CW Konyak 6. Shanglila Rhetso 7. Tosovino Rhetso 8. Sentinaro Jamir The above mentioned candidates are directed to proceed to the Institute immediately. No admission will be granted after the 30th September’ 2020. SD/- DR. VIZOLIE Z SUOKHRIE Principal Director Dte. of Health & Family Welfare Nagaland, Kohima. DC-517 Issued by DIPR
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF WOMEN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT NAGALAND: : KOHIMA NO.DWRD/DEV/DBT-6/2018
Dated Kohima the 8th September 2020
NOTICE In continuation to Department’s Notice NO. DWRD/DEV/ DBT-6/2018/318, Dated, Kohima, the 2nd September 2020, this is to notify beneficiaries under Financial Assistance to Destitute Women, to submit the photocopy of their Bank Account details to the Office, through the following electronic mode on or before 30th September 2020. 1. WhatsApp No : 8974065466 (WRDO) 2. Email ID : womenresourcedev@gmail.com Sd/Additional Director & HoD Issued by DIPR DC-514
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PM to launch flagship fisheries scheme, app for farmers today NEW DELHI, SEP 9 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will digitally launch the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) on Thursday and also inaugurate the e-Gopala App, a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal for direct use of farmers. In a statement on Wednesday, the Prime Minister’s Office said that Modi will also launch several other initiatives in the fisheries and animal husbandry sectors in Bihar, a state which is heading for the assembly polls in October-November. The PMMSY is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of fisheries sector in the country with an estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 crore for its implementation during 2020-21 to 2024-25 as part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat package. The investment of Rs. 20,050 crore under PMMSY is the highest ever in the fish-
eries sector, the PMO said. The project in Bihar envisages investment of Rs 1,390 crore with the central share of Rs 535 crore and the additional fish production target pegged at three lakh tons. During the current fiscal, the Union government has sanctioned Bihar’s proposal costing Rs 107 crore. Modi will also announce the establishment of a fish brood bank at Sitamarhi and of aquatic disease referral laboratory at Kishanganj, for which assistance has been provided under the PMMSY. “These facilities will help in enhancing production and productivity of fish by ensuring timely availability of quality and affordable fish seed for the fish farmers and address the need for disease diagnosis as well as water and soil testing facilities,” the statement said. The e-Gopala app, it added, is a comprehensive breed improvement market-
place and information portal for direct use of farmers. At present no digital platform is available in the country for farmers managing livestock including buying and selling of disease free germplasm in all forms, availability of quality breeding services and guiding farmers for animal nutrition, treatment of animals using appropriate medicine. There is no mechanism to send alerts on due date for vaccination, pregnancy diagnosis and calving among other issues and inform farmers about various government schemes and campaigns in the area. The e-Gopala app will provide solutions to farmers on all these aspects, the PMO said. The prime minister will also inaugurate one-unit fish feed mill at Madhepura and two units of ‘Fish on Wheels’ assisted at Patna under ‘blue revolution’. He will also interact with the beneficiaries on the occasion.
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION Dated Kohima, the Sept, 2020 NO.AGR/MKT-3/2003: In accordance to Section 7 (1) and Section 5 (1) of The Nagaland Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing (Promotion & Facilitation) Act 2020 for the purpose of regulating and developing Agricultural Marketing in the State, the following market areas under each of the respective APMC, demarcated and delineated along with the Agricultural commodities to be regulated is hereby notified with immediate effect as indicated below. A. Area demarcation. Principle Market Yard Sl. No
Name of Market As per Section 7
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Principal Market Yard (PMY) Mokokchung
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Principal Market Yard (PMY) Wokha
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Principal Market Yard (PMY) Zunheboto
Principal Market Yard (PMY) Kohima Principal Market Yard (PMY) 5. Dimapur Principal Market Yard (PMY) 6. Peren 4.
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Principal Market Yard (PMY) Phek
APMC complex Mokokchung Town Wokha Town, Mokokchung Road Zunheboto Town, Kohima Road Kohima Town
Delineated Market area As per section 5 Entire area under Mokokchung Sadar excluding Mangkolemba and Tuli. Entire area under Wokha Sadar excluding Bhagty Sadar. Zunheboto District excluding Pughoboto and Ghathashi. Entire area under Kohima Sadar including Chephobozou area.
Dimapur Town Entire Dimapur sadar area. Jalukie Town Phek Town
The entire area under Jaluki Sub-Division & Peren sadar Entire area under Phek District including Meluri excluding Pfutsero and Chozouba Sub-Division.
Kiphire Town, Entire areas under Kiphire District. Kohima Road Tuensang Town, Principal Market Yard (PMY) 9. Mokokchung Entire areas under Tuensang District. Tuensang Road Principal Market Yard (PMY) 10. Noklak Town Entire area under Noklak Sadar. Noklak Principal Market Yard (PMY) 11. Longleng Town Entire areas under Longleng District. Longleng Principal Market Yard (PMY) 12. Mon Town Entire areas under Mon District. Mon Principal Market Yard (PMY) 13. Niuland Town The entire areas under Niuland Sub-division Niuland Principal Market Yard (PMY) Entire area under Pughoboto Sub-division and 14. Ghathashi Town Ghatashi Ghathashi area. Principal Market Yard (PMY) Mangkolemba Entire area under Mangkolemba Sub-division. 15. Mangkolemba Town Principal Market Yard (PMY) 16. Tening Town Entire area under Tening Sub-division Tening Principal Market Yard (PMY) 17. Tuli Town Entire area under Tuli Sub-Division Tuli Principal Market Yard (PMY) Entire area under Sanis, Bhandari and Ralan 18. Baghty Town Baghty Sub-division. Principal Market Yard (PMY) 19 Tseminyu Town Entire area under Tseminyu Sub-division. Tseminyu B. Commodities notified for regulation. Sl No. Name of the Commodities. 1. Ginger-both fresh and dry. 2. Chillies-both fresh and dry. 3. Maize-Grain only. 4. Paddy and all its products. 5. Oil Seeds. 6. Soya bean. 7. Kholar (Local Rajma). 8. Turmeric-both fresh and dry. 9. Cardamom-both fresh and dry. 10. Organic fruits. 11. Organic Vegetable. 12. Pulses. 13. Wild fruits and vegetables. 14. All agricultural produces in Nagaland. C. Sales (excluding farmers/producers) and purchase of the above commodities by any traders will be carried out with License obtained from the Nagaland State Agriculture Marketing Board (NSAMB) or from the respective APMC. D. Taxation will not be levied by any Market Commodities (APMC) while crossing the other APMC jurisdiction by any License traders, unless the traders utilize the respective APMC facilities or the respective APMC renders services to the traders. However, no market fee shall be levied and collected from farmers as per GOI ordinance on the Farmers Produce Trade & Commerce (Promotion & Facilitation) Ordinance 2020 under clause (1) of article 123 of the Constitution of India. Issued vide F No.26011/3/2020-M.II dated 05.06.2020. E. Licensed traders of the above commodities are permitted to move freely across all check gates within Nagaland state and no taxation is permitted to be levied from such License traders. F. Taxation if any from the License traders will be levied as per the prevailing Section 71 of this Act. However movement of all essential commodities which are included under this notification and which are also being carried out under the Food and Civil Supply Authorities of the State or Central Government, are exempted from the purview of this notification. Sd/(Y. KIKHETO SEMA), IAS Agriculture Production Commissioner, Nagaland. Issued by DIPR DC-515 8.
Principal Market Yard (PMY) Kiphire
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OPINiON/EDITORIAL
Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 276 Dimapur, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
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t is indeed a proud moment for Nagaland, which after 56-long years as the 16th state of the union of India, has been allotted two medical colleges within a span of five years. It may be noted that Nagaland still has no medical college while all other north eastern states, barring Assam, which got statehood decades after Nagaland, have at least one medical college, while some of the states have more than two medical colleges. The present referral hospital( now CIHSR) could have been the first medical college if the project, which began in 1998 could have been completed by the mid-90s. The first medical college- Nagaland Medical College- was given the green signal by the Centre in 2013 and officially approved in 2014. The foundation stone was laid by chief minister Neiphiu Rio on March 3,2014. The estimated cost of the project was Rs.189 crore and in November 2019, the centre released its total share of the project of Rs.171.10 crore. The government of India has relaxed norms for setting up of medical college to make up the huge shortfall of medical doctors. As per the WHO guidelines, one doctor for 600 people is the ideal ratio. In India, there is one government allopathic doctor for every 11,528 people. As per the WHO guideline, India needs some 6 lakh doctors to close the huge gap in medical health services. The government of India has launched the scheme -“Upgradation of District Hospitals to Medical College ”- to produce more doctors. Under the scheme, the government of India had earlier approved the establishment of 58 new medical colleges in Phase 1 and 24 colleges in Phase 2. The relaxed norms has given Nagaland its first medical college when the Naga Hospital Kohima Authority(NHAK) erstwhile Naga Hospital Kohima, qualified to be upgraded into a medical college as it has a 200-bedded capacity. The Nagaland Medical College in Kohima is far from complete. As per official reports, in 2019, only 16.50% of the works were completed while around Rs.24 crore had been released. Mon also became a beneficiary under the scheme and among 75 hospitals for setting up new medical colleges, in order to meet the shortfall of medical doctors. As per reports the Mon district hospital has less than 50 beds and which is not exceptional. Even Dimapur district hospital, which is in the district with the highest population in the state, has around 100 beds. As per latest reports, the cost of the proposed hospital in Mon will be around Rs.300 crore. Taking into account all the requirements, Dimapur deserves to have a medical college on merit alone and not any other consideration. Under this scheme, the erstwhile referral hospital(now CIHSR) should have been made into a medical college. Construction of the 500-bedded referral hospital at Dimapur started during 1988 and if it was completed by early 90s, it could have become the state’s first medical college. The project was abandoned due cost escalations that saw the project soar from around Rs.30 crore to over Rs.100 crore. It is now functioning well as CIHSR and has a nursing college and a BSL -2 set up. Dimapur has many advantages that make it the most fitting to have such an institution. Stating this is not to belittle other districts but only highlighting facts and the step-motherly treatment meted out to the commercial capital of Nagaland.
DailyDevotion Do It Yourself (2)
…bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ… —2 Corinthians 10:5 Determinedly Discipline Other Things.This is another difficult aspect of the strenuous nature of sainthood. Paul said, according to the Moffatt translation of this verse, “…I take every project prisoner to make it obey Christ….” So much Christian work today has never been disciplined, but has simply come into being by impulse! In our Lord’s life every project was disciplined to the will of His Father. There was never the slightest tendency to follow the impulse of His own will as distinct from His Father’s will— “the Son can do nothing of Himself…” (John 5:19). Then compare this with what we do— we take “every thought” or project that comes to us by impulse and jump into action immediately, instead of imprisoning and disciplining ourselves to obey Christ. Practical work for Christians is greatly overemphasized today, and the saints who are “bringing every thought [and project] into captivity” are criticized and told that they are not determined, and that they lack zeal for God or zeal for the souls of others. But true determination and zeal are found in obeying God, not in the inclination to serve Him that arises from our own undisciplined human nature. It is inconceivable, but true nevertheless, that saints are not “bringing every thought [and project] into captivity,” but are simply doing work for God that has been instigated by their own human nature, and has not been made spiritual through determined discipline. We have a tendency to forget that a person is not only committed to Jesus Christ for salvation, but is also committed, responsible, and accountable to Jesus Christ’s view of God, the world, and of sin and the devil. This means that each person must recognize the responsibility to “be transformed by the renewing of [his] mind….” (Romans 12:2).
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Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off his goal. ~ E. Joseph Cossman
Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Post-mortem
Psychological fears of students during COVID-19 I heard several incredible stories from our students when I called them over the phone in different Towns and villages. I called the students to know about their conditions in their respective places during this covid-19 pandemic. A group of students responded that the pandemic worsened the pre-existing mental health conditions mainly due to college closures, changed of routine, irregular network for online classes and inadequate information. In such situations, psychological outcomes are evident to all the students which lead to frustration and boredom. Switching from traditional classroom to computer-based online class makes the learning experience entirely different and very challenging for students. Students Need Motivation: Motivation is one of the toughest tasks and biggest obstructions during this time of COVID-19 pandemic to achieve success in education. Sometimes learning is indeed a complicated challenge for most students therefore, it is very important to get motivation. If you do the toughest task first
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pholding sovereignty is the chief goal of a nation. Hence, when the people and the land are under assault, defending them becomes the most challenging task of a nation. Nagas were never Indian nor Burmese. From the time the idea of nationstate dawned upon the Nagas, our forebears knew that resisting the might of the British Empire and that of India and Myanmar would be a colossal task. This challenge has demoralised many cowards, but our mothers also had birthed many sons and daughters who are of noble heart and who would be brave enough to fight for the nation. The imbroglio between India-Myanmar and Nagalim is not a contest of strength, but about upholding the latter’s political rights that are rooted in history. To defend one’s nation, one must understand the core principle on which one’s position is anchored. For us, the principal rea-
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then it will ease a lot of your daily worries and enhance your self-confidence for the rest of the day. Also, start working slowly any task instead of jumping into something at full pace. Come out of your comfort zone and do not fear of failure, try to find the valuable lessons from each of your failures and learn from them. Students have access to a range of online resources, most of which are under- utilized. They can borrow from digital libraries, for borrowing eBooks to institutional access to research and journals. Students should take advantage of taking these tools. Manage your time properly; this is perhaps the most important skill to put into practice as you shift your learning modality to online classes. Pay attention to every minute of your day so your work gets completed on time. Its Alright to be not Highly Productive Right Now: In a competitive world of studies you may get discourage for not doing your best at your level. However, it is normal right now. When work seems far-fetched, prioritize only on what you have for the
son is the political rights bestowed on us by God the creator. Our worth and our covenant before God cannot be undermined. We need not inflate our strength nor trivialise our capabilities. We need not let our adversary cut us down to size with its malicious propaganda. Viewing the world through the prism of power alone, ruling out the question of right and wrong, eventually leads to the conclusion that the weak are born to be ruled by the strong and the poor by the rich. Such perspective will crumble in the face of truth and civilisation built on such scaffold will fall to pieces. In the str uggle for Naga’s freedom, the adversaries have thoroughly exploited our weaknesses to prolong their unworthy and illegal occupation of our land. Government of India (GoI) has impaired the moral authority of many educated Naga leaders,
day and let yourself have the rest of the day off. And do not beat yourself up for not getting through your entire to-do list. Set yourself minor goals to tackle as you move through the process of getting it done and do not forget to reward yourself once those goals are achieved. It’s okay to expect less from your work right now. Though this pandemic seems to continue endlessly this too will pass away. Embrace the Place Where You Are:Admittedly,it may not be conducive for online class at the moment but learn to relax, accept and embrace the place where you are.If things are not happening as you expected or if you are not seeing circmstances changing in your favour, open your grip on the situation; relax and learn to trust God. Believe that God has a greater plan for your life. If you overcome every obstacle, you can live that life of victory that God has store for you. Just embrace the place where you are and believe that God is in control, He is guiding you and directing you, (Joel Osteen).
An Appeal
making them ineffective and unproductive for the Nagas. In doing so, our adversary has used Nagas’ failing as their greatest scheme to divide and rule. India today acknowledges and recognises our right to self-determination. However, there is also a section within her that wants to backtrack her commitment using our own Naga people as an excuse. Indian agencies have sown the seed of division, hatred and greed among the already susceptible Naga nation. Someday, the world shall surely question the sincerity of the GoI for failing to execute various agreements signed between India and the Nagas. That day, India would respond to the world saying that it is the Nagas who have rejected for honourable political settlement and have accepted for something else. The failure to differentiate between a sovereign future with little extra efforts now and the lost future with frugal
Discover your inborn Potentiality: Every human being owns unique way of learning and understanding things around them which may be called as inborn learning Potential. Myles Munroe said “Death in its simplest form is the termination of potentials.” The Sky is your start. Many youths wander the streets while their potentials go down the drain. The most terrible suicide is not jumping down from a skyscraper, but dying with an inborn gift, (Word press). Other people’s opinions do not determine your potentials. What they said or what they think about you does not change what God has place on the inside. Do not allow negative words or attitudes to take root and keep you from pressing forward. Joel Osteen appropriately said; God would not have put the dream in your heart if He had not already given you everything you need to fulfil it. You have to realise that God has matched you with your world. God will never put a dream in your heart without first equipping you with everything you need to accomplish it. (Joel
present would be a blunder for the short-sighted Naga leaders. These leaders are those who choose the latter in the name of political expediency. However, such voices will continue to serve as bottleneck for prosperity and unity not only at the national level, but even at the village level with their narrow outlook. No matter how small Nagas are to India in terms of land and population, Nagas have rights to be free which is grounded in our historical location, and therefore our assertion that we are neither Burmese nor Indian have legitimacy. Since the time of the colonial British Empire till date, Nagas have never marched beyond the border to wage war; we have only defended our border from external aggression. Albeit, the peace talks linger for over two decades, if the adversary betrays us, Nagas will be on guard to defend our honour. To that end, it is vital that Nagas
Osteen, 2007). God command us not to fear: One of the most comforting words of God is “not to fear.” Isaiah 43:1 He who formed you, O Israel, Fear not for I have redeemed you, you are mine. Joshua 1:9, Be strong and courageous Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. It is difficult to maintain an unwavering stance of hopefulness when a person is confined to their home for an indefinite future and is likely to be unemployed upon being released. Taking online classes may feel overwhelming at times. If you find yourself struggling with focus and motivation, take some time to consider what is not working and set reasonable goals. Even the biggest project or responsibility can be successfully handled if broken down into small, achievable steps. Keep pushing through and remember that all of this hard work will be worth when you have finished your course. Dr. Meyingangla, Counselling Department, Immanuel College.
remain united and display maturity and responsibility for each other’s well-being. We need to be prudent in our comment in the media, including social media. Freedom of expression is a key feature of a free society. However, using this freedom to spread hatred between various political and tribal groups, within and without arbitrary administrative boundary, is not acceptable. Poisoning the young minds with unfounded fear and fiction is not only morally wrong, but politically destructive. NSCN has never divided the Naga society on the basis of ‘primary and secondary stakeholder’ of Naga cause. NSCN has been working all these years towards fostering unity among the family. It is in this spirit that NSCN continues to abide by the Covenant of Reconciliation signed twelve years ago under the aegis of Forum for Naga Reconciliation. We all have to admit that
some of the mistakes and wrong perpetrated to one another cannot be undone. It will be futile to continuously argue on the mistakes committed, intentionally or unintentionally, in the journey of freedom. History has sufficiently warned us about repetition of such errors. Today, I pray for wisdom for all the Nagas to collectively work to heal the badly wounded nation. We need to shed our personal differences and come together. Many of us have become too sensitive to how others hurt us while being not sensitive enough to how we hurt others. As sons and daughters of the soil, and as responsible heir to our legacy, let us keep building Naga nation as our national vision. Our common aspiration and vision for a Naga nation must outshine our petty differences and adversary’s policy to divide us. David Mero Kilo Kilonser, GPRN
ZCOs statement to claims of the dialectal groups
s the proverb goes those tribes ever claimed as it is. The NSCN (IM) correct history cannot last tribe in different Indian soon as the final agree“ e m p t y v e s s e l themselves as separate who enjoyed the support long is exemplified by the States such in Assam State ment for the Naga solution sounds much” is and distinct tribe. There of majority Naga people diminishing reputation of Dima Hasao (North is signed and the NSCN relevant to dialectal groups are some tribes who are once upon a time on their and image of the United Cachar Hills) we are rec- (IM) is absorbed. The Govt. of India is i.e. Zeme, Liangmai, Rong- comprised of totally differ- claimed of “uniqueness of Naga Council (UNC) and ognised as Zeme Naga and mei under the platform so ent origin and background Naga history” has now Naga Hoho (NH). in Cachar valley known not blind to the supreme called “Joint Tribes Coun- unlike Zeliangrong family, completely loss the trust Regarding the Central as Hills Tribes in plain, in sacrifice of Haipou Jacil”. The Zeliangrong Civil yet they don’t claimed and confidence of the Govt. granted separate the State of Manipur we donang for the cause of Organizations (ZCOs) themselves as different Naga people after they tribe recognition for Zeme, are recognised as Kabui, India’s freedom movement i.e. Zeliangrong Baudi, people. distorted the Naga history. Liangmai, Rongmei, it is Zeme, Liangmai, Rong- from the bondage of BritZeliangrong Youth Front However, some indi- The Zeliangrong family well known that the Cen- mei, Inpui, Kacha Naga ish Colonial Rule and the and Zeliangrong Students’ viduals in the Zeliangrong is one of the victim by tral Govt. will recognise and in the State of Na- maximum contribution Union considering of no family are injected with the NSCN (IM) distorted any nomenclature for any galand we are recognised rendered by Rani Gaidinliu during the India’s freeworth to react to such venomous poison as such Naga history as evident tribe if requested for sepa- as Zeliang tribe. unfounded claims of the they are like robots work- by the so called separate rate tribe nomenclatures Those individuals dom movement therefore, dialectal groups have been ing under the command of tribe recognition as Zeme, recognition. who claimed to be the the Govt. of India will maintaining silent even electronic devices used by Liangmai, Rongmei. It is advised to those leaders of the dialectal definitely repay for the though these dialectal somebody. The Naga civil orga- individuals of dialectal groups of Zeme, Liang- great injustice done so far groups have been creating Every time some in- nizations such as Manipur groups of Zeme, Liang- mai, Rongmei or the so to Zeliangrong people. so much noise frequently dividuals of Zeliangrong based United Naga Coun- mai, Rongmei to be aware called “Joint Tribes CounMedia and publicity in media just to please family without relying cil (UNC) and Nagaland the different nomencla- cil” will surely come to cell, Zeliangrong Civil somebody who in fact o n t h e i r b a c k g r o u n d based Naga Hoho (NH) tures given to Zeliangrong realise their mistake as Organizations (ZCOs) is making fun of them. and originated history were very powerful bodSome individuals of these are claiming that Zeme, ies once upon a time but dialectal groups of Zeme, Liangmai, Rongmei is now victims of the Naga Liangmai, Rongmei are a distinct tribe after the political issue after they too much obsessed with NSCN (IM) granted sepa- succumbed to the diktat of the hope that the NSCN rate tribes recognition. the NSCN (IM). It is un(IM) may bring stars and Why should the law likely that the United Naga moon out of the Naga po- abiding citizens uphold Council (UNC) and Naga litical issue thereby acting the order issued by the Hoho (NH) will regain its as a “mouthpiece” under underground group ? The loss image and reputation. the banner of “joint tribe NSCN (IM) is just one of The love, respect and hon- Sir, Despite the state government imposing ban on import of pigs from neighbouring council” and parroting the the Naga underground our of the Naga people for verse of the NSCN (IM) groups, therefore, separate the United Naga Council states due to the outbreak of deadly African swine fever, the import of pigs particuand trying to mislead the tribe recognition of Zeme, (UNC) and Naga Hoho larly from Assam continues unabatedly. There is also report of importing dead pigs innocent general public. Liangmai, Rongmei by the (NH) is diminishing day by into Dimapur and such imported pigs are taken to the riverside for cleaning before Some individuals of NSCN (IM) or any other day therefore it cannot be being taken for sale. Moreover, there is random butchering of meat on the roadsides in an unhygienic the dialectal groups i.e. underground groups can- ruled out that these orgaZeme, Liangmai, Rongmei not be binding on the fu- nizations may not face its manner creating health concerns for the general public. Therefore, as entrusted by the kilo ministry, we appeal to the Dimapur district are completely unaware ture of Zeliangrong family. natural dead anytime. that there are tribes who Underground groups came Any peoples’ orga- administration and village councils in the border areas to restrain the import of pigs speaks different dialects and go but the Zelian- nizations not based on into the state in the interest of public health and safety. but no dialectal groups of grong family will remain reason, truth, reality and UT, GPRN Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.
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China starts fresh build up at Finger area
NEW DELHI, SEP 9 (IANS): As India dominates south of Pangong Lake in Eastern Ladakh, China has started fresh build up at Finger area north of the Lake, sources said on Wednesday. It started soon after the skirmish on the southern bank took place on September 7 where warning shots were fired by both sides. The deployment of People’s Liberation Army troops have increased since
Tuesday evening. They are also bringing in more materials and logistics items. The troops from both sides are at a short range from each other. “They are within clear visible range and Indian troops are keeping a close watch on the activities,” said a government source. The Chinese continue to sit atop Finger 4 ridgeline. The north bank of the lake is divided into 8 fingers that
are contested by both sides. India claims that the Line of Actual Control at Finger 8 and had been holding on to area till Finger 4 but in a clear alteration of status quo the Chinese have been camping at Finger 4 and have set up fortifications between Finger 5 and 8. The Indian Army have occupied crucial heights in areas around the south bank of Pangong Lake and the Chinese have made several
Jaishankar, Kyrgyz counterpart discuss ways to enhance ties
External Affairs Minister S.Jaishankar meets Tajik FM Sirojiddin Muhriddin, in Moscow. (PTI)
MOSCOW, SEP 9 (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held separate bilateral meetings with his Kyrgyz and Tajik counterparts here and discussed bilateral ties and ways to boost India’s strategic partnership with the two Central Asian countries. Jaishankar is here on a four-day visit to Russia
to attend a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). “A fruitful meeting with FM Chingiz Aidarbekov of Kyrgyz Republic on SCO sidelines,” Jaishankar tweeted after his first bilateral meeting of the day. The two leaders discussed issues of bilateral
and regional interest. “Agreed to further enhance our strategic partnership in all spheres,” Jaishankar wrote. Jaishankar thanked Aidarbekov for the support in facilitating the return of Indian nationals from the Central Asian country. Air India operated several flights under Vande Bharat Mission to evacuate its nationals stranded in other nations due to lockdown. About 4,500 Indian students are studying medicine in various medical institutions in Kyrgyzstan. A few businessmen are engaged in trade and services in Kyrgyzstan, according to the Indian Embassy in Bishkek. Jaishankar later said he held a warm meeting with Tajik counterpart Sirojiddin Muhriddin. “Pleased with our g rowing bilateral and regional cooperation. Highly value this strategic partnership,” Jaishankar tweeted.
attempts to take over Indian positions. It has become the new friction point where Indian Army seems be in an advantageous position. The Indian Army has occupied heights that allow it to dominate the Chinese Moldo garrison and the Spangur Gap under Chinese control. Both Indian and China lay claim to some of these heights. One of the most critical heights the Indian Army is manning is the Rechin La, which the Chinese are protesting against. From here the Indian Army enjoys a vantage point not just over Chinese army military bases on the south bank of the the Pangong Lake but can also be within range of the Finger 4 area on the north of the lake on the opposite side. India and China have been engaged in a standoff since May at the LAC in Eastern Ladakh. Despite several levels of dialogue, there has not been any breakthrough and the deadlock continues.
SC stays Maratha reservation in Maharashtra NEW DELHI, SEP 9 (AGENCIES): The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for candidates belonging to Maratha community in Maharashtra and referred the matter to a Constitution Bench for final adjudication. However, a threejudge Bench led by Justice L Nageswara Rao said admissions already made to PG courses shall not to be altered. Now, the matter will be placed before CJI SA Bobde for constituting an appropriate Bench. But during the pendency of the matter before the top court no reservation can be given to the Maratha community under the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act. The top court is seized of petitions challenging the SEBC Act which provides for reservation to Maratha community in public employment and education admissions.
India ‘foremost’ Asian strategic partner: France NEW DELHI, SEP 9 (PTI): France on Wednesday described India as its “foremost” Asian strategic partner and said the upcoming visit of its Defence Minister Florence Parly to the country is aimed at further strengthening the “forward-looking” defence cooperation with New Delhi. Parly will visit India on Thursday to attend a ceremony in Ambala to induct the first batch of five Rafale jets into the Indian Air Force (IAF). The French defence minister will hold talks with her Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. A defence ministry spokesperson said Parly will be given a ceremonial Guard of Honour on her arrival in Delhi. The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, nearly four years after India signed an intergovernmental agreement with France to procure 36 of the aircraft at a cost of Rs 59,000 crore. In a statement, the French embassy here said the focus of the talks will be on maritime security ties in the Indo-Pacific, counter-terror cooperation and strengthening overall bilateral defence partnership. “Their broad-ranging talks will cover, among others, industrial and tech-
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nological partnership in line with the Make in India programme, operational defence cooperation, particularly maritime security in the Indo-Pacific, modalities of continuing the armed forces’ joint exercises in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, counter-terrorism cooperation as well as major regional and international strategic issues,” the embassy said. It said the talks will take forward the decision of French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deepen and expand the Indo-French partnership with strategic autonomy, and the defence of a multipolar order as its cornerstones. It will be Parly’s third visit to India since 2017 and one of her very first official trips since the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic, the embassy said. The French defence minister will be accompanied by top executives
from Dassault Aviation, Thales Group, Safran, and MBDA, representing the French defence majors that have been partnering with many Indian companies as part of the Rafale deal. “At Ambala, the program will include ceremonial unveiling of the Rafale aircraft, a traditional ‘Sarva Dharma Puja’, air display by Rafale and Tejas aircraft as well as by ‘Sarang Aerobatic Team’,” the defence ministry said in a statement. Afterwards, a traditional water cannon salute will be given to the Rafale aircraft, it said. The Rafale jets, produced by French aerospace major Dassault Aviation, will be formally inducted into the IAF at the ceremony in Ambala air base on Thursday in presence of Singh, Parly and several top military officials. During her visit to the national capital, Parly will also pay floral tributes to In-
dia’s valiant soldiers at the National War Memorial. In a video message posted on Twitter, French ambassador Emmanuel Lenain talked about the strategic ties between the two countries and described the visit of Parly as one of the important steps further boosting bilateral relationship. The ties between India and France are on an upswing in the last few years with cooperation witnessing a major expansion in key areas. The areas of defence and security, civil nuclear cooperation and trade and investment constitute the principal pillars of the Indo-French strategic partnership. In addition, India and France are increasingly engaged in new areas of cooperation such as in the Indian Ocean region, climate change and sustainable growth and development. The two countries share a close degree of convergence on a range of regional and global issues as well including ways to deal with terrorism and extremism. Both India and France have important bilateral investment and trade cooperation. France has emerged as a major source of FDI in India with more than 1,000 French establishments operating in the country with a total turnover of around USD 20 billion.
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2 Pak intruders killed along IB in Rajasthan JODHPUR/BIKANER, SEP 9 (PTI): The BSF killed two Pakistani nationals trying to sneak into India through the International Border in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar sector in the early hours of Wednesday, an official said. The Border Security Force recovered two pistols, Pakistani currency and eight kg heroin, among other things, from the intruders after the incident, they said. Early this morning, two persons were seen approaching the fencing near Khyaliwala border post in Sri Ganganagar sector, Deputy Inspector General, Rajasthan Frontier, Madan Singh Rathore said. “The guards on patrol challenged them and asked them to return. They did not heed the warning and the patrol party fired at them,” he said, adding that both the intruders were killed in the firing.
Harivansh files nomination to RS dy chairman post; likely to get elected
NEW DELHI, SEP 9 (PTI): JD(U) MP Harivansh on Wednesday filed his nomination as the ruling NDA candidate to the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman’s post and is likely to be elected, even as the opposition is working to field a joint candidate against him to force a contest. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s tally stands at 116 in the 245member House, which has an effective strength of 244, and its senior leaders have expressed confidence that non-NDA parties like Biju Janta Dal, YSR Congress, Telangana Rashtra Samithi, which has nine, six and seven members respectively, will back Harivansh. BJP’s floor managers believe that he will get support of around 140 MPs in case of a contest. Harivansh filed his nomination in presence of Leader of Rajya Sabha
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Thawarchand Gehlot and BJP ally SAD leader Naresh Gujral. BJP president J P Nadda and LJP’s Ram Vilas Paswan are among his proposers. The election to the Deputy Chairman post will be held on September 14, the first day of Parliament’s monsoon session, which will end on October 1. September 11 is the last day of filing of nomination. Harivansh was the last person holding the post as well and the end of his Rajya Sabha term caused
the vacancy. He was elected to the House from Bihar recently. With the Congress favouring putting up a joint opposition candidate for the Deputy Chairman post, a contest is on cards. Harivansh had comfortably defeated B K Hariprasad of the Congress in the 2018 election to the post, bagging 125 votes to his rival’s 105. The NDA has since then further strengthened its presence in Rajya Sabha, with a disjointed opposition weakened further by its dwindling numbers unable to put up any strong obstacle in the government’s legislative agenda in the House. On Tuesday, the Congress in its parliamentary strategy group meeting decided not let the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman’s post go uncontested and favoured putting up a joint candidate for the entire opposition.
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND MGNREGA COMMISSIONERATE OF NAGALAND NAGALAND : KOHIMA
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Dated, Kohima the th August 2020.
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Applications are invited for filling up the following posts under MGNREGA Commissionerate, Rural Development Department for implementation of Cluster Facilitation Project (CFP) in Khonsa Block and Sitimi Block as Aspirational District of Kiphire, Nagaland. Name of the posts, emoluments, qualifications, experience and role responsibilities are as shown below: Item No. A State CFP Cell: Thematic expert Thematic expert State Project Officer – NRM (01 No.)
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Rs. 100,000 B.Tech in Civil/Agriculture Engineering plus Travelling Allowance @ max.10% of Emoluments based on actual bills
State Project Rs. 100,000 M. Tech/M.E/M.Sc. in Geographic Officer – GIS plus Travelling Information Science/Technology/Remote (01 No.) Allowance @ Sensing & GIS/Geo Spatial Technology/Geomax.10% of Informatics/Geo Spatial Science/Surveying Emoluments and Geo-Informatics/ based on actual OR bills BE/B.Tech with PG Diploma in Geographic Information Science/Remote Sensing from recognized University/Institute Or MCA with PG Diploma in Geographic Information Science/Remote Sensing from recognized University/Institute or Post Graduate in Science/Agricultural Science with PG Diploma in Geographic Information Science/Remote Sensing from recognized University/Institute State Project Officer – Livelihood (01 No.)
Masters in Agricultural Econics/ Rs. 100,000 plus Travelling Horticulture/Agro Forestry/Agronomy/ Allowance @ Forestry max.10% of Emoluments based on actual bills
Item No. B District CFP Cell: Thematic Emoluments/ Qualification expert Month District Coordinator – NRM (01 No.)
Rs. 75,000 B.Tech in Civil/Agriculture Engineering plus Travelling Allowance @ max.10% of Emoluments based on actual bills
District GIS Expert (01 No.)
Rs. 75,000 plus Travelling Allowance @ max.10% of Emoluments based on actual bills
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Experience
Role & Responsibilities
At least 8 years work experience must be on rural infrastructure projects/NRM projects while working with reputed organizations.
1. Support the project Team at the district and block level for proper implementation of the CFP project. 2. Coordinate with other Dept. of the State & National CFP cell. 3. He/She will also look after the issues related to NRM of other districts (nonCFP) 4. Organise trainings/meetings on capacity building. 5. Any other work as and when assigned by the competent authority.
At least 3 years of work experience in GIS-based projects in reputed government funded organizations like NIRD&PR, NRSC, SRSAC etc. or similar reputed organizations working on GIS based projects.
1. Provide support to block CFP cell to prepare the GIS based plans for all GPs. 2. Facilitate in providing data/maps/ information from different Government departments. 3. Ensure completion of all GIS plan of GPS in the block within six months. 4. Any other work assigned as and when by the competent authority.
At least 8 years work experience with reputed organizations working towards improvement of rural livelihoods. The work experience should be primarily on use of agriculture and allied activities for enhancement of incomes of rural poor.
1. Support the project Team at the district and block level for proper implementation of the CFP project. 2. Monitor proper implementation of the livelihood, Agriculture, Horticulture and agriculture & allied works. 3. He/She will also look after the issues related to Agriculture & allied and plantation of other districts (non-CFP) 4. Organise trainings/meetings on different livelihood plantation works. 5. Any other work assigned as and when by the competent authority.
Experiences
Roles & Responsibilities
At least 5 years work experience must be on rural infrastructure projects/NRM projects while working with reputed organizations.
1. Provide support to the CFP cell at block level for proper development of the NRM plan and its implementation. 2. Organise trainings /meetings in block/GPs on different sector for capacity building. 3. He will look after the issues related to NRM, Livelihood and Agriculture & Allied works. 4. Coordinate with line department & State CFP cell. 5. Any other work assigned as and when by the competent authority.
M. Tech/M.E/M.Sc. in Geographic At least 3 years of 1. Provide support to block CFP cell to work Experience in prepare the GIS based plans for all GPs. Information Science/Technology/Remote Sensing & GIS/Geo Spatial Technology/Geo- GIs-based projects in 2. Facilitate in providing data/maps/ Informatics/Geo Spatial Science/Surveying reputed government information from different Government funded organizations departments. and Geo-Informatics/ like NIRD&PR, NRSC, 3. Ensure completion of all GIS plan of OR BE/B.Tech with PG Diploma in Geographic SRSAC etc. or similar GPS in the block within six months. Information Science/Remote Sensing from reputed organizations 4. Any other work assigned as and working on GIS when by the competent authority. recognized University/Institute based projects. Or MCA with PG Diploma in Geographic Information Science/Remote Sensing from recognized University/Institute or Post Graduate in Science/Agricultural Science with PG Diploma in Geographic Information Science/Remote Sensing from recognized University/Institute Engagement to the above mentioned post shall be on contract basis, subject to yearly extension based on performance for a period of 3 years (Co-Terminus with the project duration) Application to the desired posts along with the required documents are to be submitted to the MGNREGA Commissionerate Address from 9th September till 21st September 2020. Date of Interview shall be announced in the local papers after the last date of submission of application. Applications can be filled online at https://jobs.nagard.in
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Apropos news item “RD minister flags off 30 pick-up trucks for rural areas”, published on September 9, it is clarified that beneficiaries would bear all operational costs of vehicles including insurance, road tax, permit cost and any other maintenance that may be required to be covered for the operation of the vehicles.
obtaining the same by any person entering Nagaland. As per revised SOP, every returnee/ inbound traveller should have installed and registered in nCOVID Nagaland Visitors App and Aarogya Setu before entering Nagaland, which can be downloaded from Google Play store. One could also Call State Helpline 1800 345 0019 for technical assistance if required. (To view complete revised SOP, one could visit covid19.nagaland.gov.in)
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(From p-1) Echoing Rutsa, Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) president Akashe Zhimomi pointed out that though shops were open now as lockdown has been lifted, the economy was not yet normal. He said shortage of daily wage earners and migrant labourers was hampering functioning of businesses. Nagaland Contractors’ and Suppliers’ Union leaders too confirmed that there was shortage of migrant and skilled workers now. Though local workers were available, they said their charges were higher. And due to absence of any regulation in wages, sources said labour charges had spiked in recent times.
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people living in remote areas are always able to avail the services of trained and qualified doctors. USAID director and health officer Sangeeta Patel, in her address, emphasized strengthening primary healthcare through health and wellness centres. She said the platform would create an affordable and accessible primary healthcare system, which would help in preparing and managing future public health threats and improve health outcomes of the marginalised and vulnerable sections of society. The programme was chaired by State’s telemedicine nodal officer Dr Manyau Phom. According to HWC programme officer RK Pairson, Naga Telehealth will be rolled out in a phased manner and cover the targeted HWCs in the financial year 2020-21.
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a cumulative total of 5,18,04,677 samples have been tested up to September 8 with 11,54,549 samples being tested on Tuesday. The health ministry stressed that more than 70 per cent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities. “Our figures are being reconciled with the Indian Council of Medical Research,” the ministry said on its website, adding that state-wise distribution of figures is subject to further verification and reconciliation.
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the data updated at 8 am showed. The COVID-19 case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.69 per cent. There are 8,97,394 active cases of COVID19, which is 20.53 per cent of the total caseload in the country, the data stated. India’s COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20lakh mark on August 7, reached 30 lakh on August 23 and went past 40 lakh on September 5. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR),
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NEW DELHI, SEP 9 (PTI): With 89,706 infections being reported in a day, India’s COVID-19 tally went past 43 lakh, while 33,98,844 people have recuperated from the disease so far pushing the national recovery rate to 77.77 per cent on Wednesday, according to data shared by the Union Health Ministry. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 43,70,128, while the death toll rose to 73,890 with 1,115 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours in the country,
(From p-1) through Naginimora and Tizit in Mon district by road, and through Bhandari in Wokha district by Road. Entry into the state through any other route, or by any other mode of travel would not be allowed except under special circumstances with the approval of the home department. The state government stated that provision for issue of e-Pass stood discontinued and there would not be any requirement of
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informed the gathering that there was also a provision for referral and teleconsultation with specialist doctors with support from Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research (CIHSR). With this extended support, he claimed Nagaland would be able to fulfil the conditionality criteria laid by Government of India for the Ayushman Bharat-HWCs. In his brief address, H&FW secretary Wezope Kenye said the telemedicine service would be an enabling tool to maintain patient continuity, management of patients and also ensure continuity of essential health services during emergencies like COVID19 pandemic. He urged all chief health officers (CHOs) and auxiliary nurse midwife (ANMs) to make use of this platform to ensure that
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12,000 stores nationwide. “ Re l i a n c e Re t a i l , through its New Commerce strategy, has started a transformational digitalisation of small and unorganised merchants and is committed to expanding the network to over 20 million of these merchants, helping them benefit from the use of technology tools and efficient supply chain infrastructure to deliver a superior value proposition to their own customers,” it said. With more than $60 billion in combined assets under management and committed capital and a focus on the world’s great tech and tech-enabled opportunities, Silver Lake is the global leader in largescale technology investing, it added. Commenting on the development, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Manag-
any other segment,” Ketan Patel, Managing Director, HP India Market, said in a statement. “But the agility and flexibility in their operations, coupled with the adaptability to changing business environments and customer needs means they can bounce back far more quickly.” Indian SMBs have also recognised four key aspects that will help them best to bounce back – using online tools, flexible work options, advice on strategy and innovation at work. The research showed that growth correlates with how a company values digital adoption for its success. Of SMBs that reported good business growth in the past year, 56 per cent see digital as a lever for success, with only 14 per cent considering it of low importance. “A key finding from the research is that the more a company values digital transformation, the more positive they are about future growth, and nowhere in Asia is this reflected as strongly as in India,” Patel said. The sur vey also touched upon key challenges that Indian SMBs have identified as roadblocks on the road to recovery.
(From p-1) The minister exuded confidence that with this important initiative, the State would be able to ensure that quality and affordable healthcare services reached everyone, irrespective of where they lived, even as he thanked USAID’s NISHTHA for supporting this important scheme. In his keynote address, mission director of National Health Mission Dr Medikhru Kevichusa said Naga Telehealth would provide quality healthcare ser vices at Ayushman Bharat-HWCs, adding the service would be launched in a phased manner. Explaining that currently the service was being rolled out at 82 sub health centres (SHCs), which would be connected to medical officers of primary health centres (PHCs) and districts for general teleconsultation, Kevichusa
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Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS): Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Wednesday announced that Silver Lake will invest Rs 7,500 crore into its subsidiary Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL). The investment values RRVL at a pre-money equity value of Rs 4.21 lakh crore. Silver Lake’s investment will translate into a 1.75 per cent equity stake in RRVL on a fully diluted basis, RIL said in a regulatory filing. This marks the second billion dollar investment by Silver Lake in a Reliance Industries subsidiary after the $1.35 billion investment in Jio Platforms announced earlier this year. Reliance Retail Limited, a subsidiary of RRVL, operates India’s largest, fastest growing and most profitable retail business serving close to 640 million footfalls across its
ing Director, Reliance Industries, said: “I am delighted to extend our relationship with Silver Lake to our transformational efforts of building an inclusive partnership with millions of small merchants while providing value to Indian consumers across the country in the Indian retail sector. “We believe technology will be key to bringing the much-needed transformation in this sector so that the various constituents of the retail ecosystem can collaborate to build inclusive growth platforms. Silver Lake will be an invaluable partner in implementing our vision for Indian Retail,” he added. Egon Durban, CoCEO and Managing Partner of Silver Lake, said, “The success of JioMart in such a short time span, especially while India, along with the rest of the world, battles the Covid-19 pandemic, is truly unprecedented, and the most exciting growth phase has just begun. Reliance’s New Commerce strategy could become the disruptor of this decade. We are thrilled to have been invited to partner with Reliance in their mission for Indian Retail.”
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS): Over 73 per cent of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in India are confident that they will survive and bounce back post Covid-19, said a new report on Wednesday. The “HP Asia SMB Report 2020” showed that Indian SMBs are more confident than their Asian peers in bouncing back after the pandemic as the regional average stood at 60 per cent. This confidence is reflected in the fact that almost two-thirds of respondents from India believe that this period presents a good opportunity to reformulate the business strategy. Half of the respondents believe that the pandemic will ultimately bring opportunity, but in the longer term. More impor tantly, SMBs in India recognise the importance of going digital to revive their businesses. Three-quarters of the surveyed businesses believe that digital adoption is essential or very important to their success, said the report. “SMBs are critical to our economy as they contribute nearly a third of our GDP and generate employment for millions. The ongoing pandemic has impacted SMBs as much as
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Kabul bomb targets VP, kills 10 civilians: Afghan officials KABUL, SEP 9 (AP): A bombing in the Afghan capital on Wednesday targeted the convoy of the country’s first vice president, killing 10 people and wounding at least 31, including several of the vice president’s bodyguards, the Interior Ministry said. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack and the Taliban quickly denied they were behind the bombing. First Vice President Amrullah Saleh suffered minor burns in the blast. The bomb was hidden in a cart by the roadside and detonated as his convoy passed by. Saleh, who is also Afghanistan’s former intelligence chief, said in his first television appearance immediately after the attack that he was fine and had sustained only slight burns. He appeared in the TV footage with bandages on one hand. “Me and my younger son who was also with me are fine,” Saleh said. “I have slight burns on my face and hand from the wave of the blast. I don’t have exact details right now, but I apologize to those who suffered casualties and those who lost their property in
nothing to do with the Mujahedeen of the Islamic Emirate,” as the Taliban call themselves. Mohammad Masoom Stanekzai, head of Afghanistan’s negotiating team with the Taliban, condemned the attack in a tweet and urged an end to the killings. “Our people are desperately looking for peace,” he said. “It is crucial to put an urgent end to the violence. The time for excuses is over. The killings must end,” The U.N. chief ’s special representative for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, said she was “relieved to hear” that Saleh survived the attack. Lyons added that she was shocked by the high number of civilian casualties, mainly bystanders. “Perpetrators must face justice,” she added. Both the insurgents and the Islamic State group are active in Kabul where tensions are also high ahead of the expected start of negotiations between an official Afghan delegation and the Taliban. Washington has been ramping up pressure on both sides to get the talks underway. America’s peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is
in Qatar, where the Taliban maintain a political office, trying to get the negotiations started. The negotiations, known as intra-Afghan talks, were envisaged as part of a peace deal the U.S. signed with the Taliban in Qatar in February to end America’s longest war. At the time, the talks were cast as Afghanistan’s best chance at peace after decades of conflict. Kabul’s peace negotiation team is waiting in the Afghan capital to travel to the Qatari capital of Doha for the talks but delays have been relentless. In recent days, Washington, officials in Kabul and the Taliban have all indicated that they could get under way imminently. The U.S.-Taliban deal allows for the exit of American soldiers from Afghanistan. However, U.S troop pullout, which has already begun, does not hinge on the success of intra-Afghan talks but rather on commitments from the Taliban to fight against other militant groups — such as the Islamic State group — and to prevent Afghanistan from being a staging arena for attacks against the U.S. and its allies.
9 Norwegian lawmaker nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize COPENHAGEN, SEP 9 (AP): A far-right Norwegian lawmaker said Wednesday that he has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East. Christian TybringGjedde, a member of the Norwegian Parliament for the far-right Progress Party, said Trump should be considered because of his work “for a peace agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Israel which opens up for possible peace in the Middle East.” “No matter how Trump acts at home and what he says at press conferences, he has absolutely a chance at getting the Nobel Peace Prize,” TybringGjedde, told The Associated Press. He said he nominated Trump on Wednesday, adding that “Donald Trump meets the criteria” for the Nobel Peace Prize. Tybring-Gjedde was also one of two Norwegian lawmakers who nominated Trump for the peace prize in 2018 for his efforts to bring reconciliation between North and South Korea. Any national lawmaker can nominate someone for
the Nobel Peace Prize. The process of considering candidates and awarding the prize is done in Norway, in contrast to the other Nobel Prizes, which are awarded in neighbouring Sweden. Nominations must be sent to the Norwegian Nobel Committee by February 1. The Norwegian Nobel Committee doesn’t publicly comment on nominees. Under its rules, the information is required to be kept secret for 50 years. “It is now to hope that the Nobel Committee is able to consider what Trump has achieved internationally and that it does not stumble in established prejudice against the US President,” Tybring-Gjedde said in a Facebook post.
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dead by unidentified men in Balochistan’s Kech district. Colville said that the office of the High Commissioner has raised concerns directly with the Pakistan government and “we have urged immediate, concrete steps to ensure the protection of journalists and human rights defenders who have been subjected to threats. “We also stress the need for prompt, effective, thorough and impartial investigations with a view to ensuring accountability in cases of violence and killings,” he said, adding that victims and their families have the right to justice, truth and reparations. The UN agency encouraged the Pakistan government to address impediments to the active protection of the right to freedom of expression, including by carrying out legal reforms such as those recommended by the UN Human Rights Committee and other international human rights mechanisms.
DHAKA, SEP 9 (IANS): At least 10 people died and many more were missing after a ferry capsized following a collision with another vessel in Bangladesh’s Gumai river in Netrokona district on Wednesday. Mohammad Fakhruzzaman Jewel, the district’s additional police chief, told Xinhua over phone that “10 bodies including five women and five children have been found.” According to the official, the boat capsized after it was hit by a sand-laden trawler in the river at around 11 a.m. (local time), Xinhua news agency reported. “We’ve come to know that the boat was carrying about 30 to 32 passengers,” he said. According to the official, eight of the passengers were able to swim ashore after the ferry capsized. He said rescuers have been struggling against a strong current and choppy waters of the Gumai river to find the missing persons. The boat has not been salvaged and brought to shore yet.
J E RU S A L E M , S E P 9 (PTI): Israel on Wednesday expressed hope that India and China will sort out their differences in a “peaceful way”, amidst mounting tension between the two Asian giants over the border issue. “We hope that all things will be sorted out in a peaceful way, and the tension will be lowered. This is our desire,” Deputy Director General for the AsiaPacific at Israel’s Foreign Ministry Gilad Cohen said in response to a question on the border tension between India and China at an online briefing. Tensions between India and China escalated manifold along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh after the Galwan Valley clashes in June. The latest incident occurred on Monday. India on Tuesday said Chinese troops attempted to close in on its position in eastern Ladakh on Monday and fired shots in the air, in a rapid escalation of tensions where firearms were used along the Line of Actual
Afghan security personnel and Municipality workers work at the site of an explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 9. (PTI/AP) the attack.” His spokesman, Razwan Murad, called the attack a “vicious terrorist attempt” on Saleh’s life. The roads in the vicinity of the bombing were closed off. The Interior Ministry says the bomb went off as Saleh’s convoy was passing through a section of Kabul with shops that sell gas cylinders for use in heating homes and cooking. The blast ignited a fire that set
Gilad Cohen Control after 45 years. Cohen said that Israel enjoyed good relations with both the countries and it is willing to have trade agreements with them. “We try to have good relations with all of the countries in Asia and this is very very important to us.. As you see we have good relations with India. We have good relations with China,” he said. “With India we spoke about this trade agreement about designated products. With China we are talking about a Free Trade Agreement...India and China also have a lot of commerce,” Cohen said. “We hope to
ablaze a number of the shops. The explosion left behind a scene of destruction — at least 10 shops were smoldering in the aftermath of the explosion that had also shattered windows of dozens of nearby homes, some with doors hanging off their hinges. Cars were wrecked and debris was scattered around. Earlier, the Interior Ministr y’s spokesman,
have a kind of agreement for designated products with India,” he said, describing the Free Trade Agreement as a “great engine for boosting the economies.” According to sources, Israel is working on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with India with a designated list of 270-280 products. The service sector has been left out of the agreement with India. Israel’s FTA with all the countries, including with its closest ally USA, also does not include the services sector. In such a scenario, a PTA on designated goods can help facilitate bilateral trade between the two countries, informed sources said. Israel is in discussions with South Korea, Vietnam, China, the Philippines and other Asian countries over signing of a Free Trade Agreement. “We are going to sign a FTA with Korea. We have also in the pipeline a (trade) agreement in an advanced stage with China and Vietnam,” Cohen said.
Tariq Arian, first confirmed to The Associated Press that the bombing targeted Saleh’s convoy. Akmal Samsor, spokesman for the Afghan public health ministry, said the 31 wounded were taken to different hospitals for treatment. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahed was quick to deny the insurgents were involved in any way, saying that “today’s explosion in Kabul has
MOGADISHU, SEP 9 (IANS): Somali National Army (SNA) has killed 13 al-Shabab extremists in the southern region of Lower Juba, a military officer confirmed on Wednesday. Ismail Abdi Malik Malin, an SNA commander, said the army launched an attack on the militants’ bases on the outskirts of Kismayo town, inflicting severe casualties, Xinhua news agency reported. “There was an intense confrontation between the army and the militants, but we overpowered them, killing 13 of them including two senior leaders,” Malin said. He added that the army is pursuing the remnants who fled to the forest. Southern regions of Somalia have become the battleground of the clashes between government forces and al-Shabab extremists since the militants were chased out of the capital Mogadishu in August 2011 by African Union Forces and Somali Army.
UNITED NATIONS, SEP 9 (PTI): Raising concerns over threats to journalists and human rights defenders, especially women, in Pakistan, a top UN body has called on the country’s leadership to unequivocally condemn incitement to violence against religious minorities and encourage respect for diversity of opinion. R u p e r t C o l v i l l e, Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said in Geneva on Tuesday that the UN’s human rights body has followed with “increasing concern” numerous instances of incitement to violence – online and offline – against journalists and human rights defenders in Pakistan, in particular against women and minorities. “Especially worrying are accusations of blasphemy – which can put accused individuals at imminent risk of violence,” he said in a statement. The UN human rights body calls on the Pakistani
Rupert Colville leadership to unequivocally condemn incitement to violence against religious minorities and “what appears to be an increase in the use of blasphemy laws for personal or political score-settling. We call on them to encourage respect for diversity of opinion.” The statement said that last year, at least four journalists and bloggers were killed in connection with their reporting. Among them was Arooj Iqbal, a woman who was shot dead in Lahore as she sought to launch her own local newspaper. This month, journalist Shaheena Shaheen was shot
Gusty winds pose continued wildfire threats in California
Flames lick above vehicles on Highway 162 as the Bear Fire burns in Oroville, Calif., on Wednesday.(AP/PTI) berry between Shaver Lake and Fresno. In Southern California, fires burned in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego counties, and the forecast called for the arrival of the region’s notorious Santa Anas. The hot, dry winds could reach 50 mph at times, forecasters said. People in a half-dozen foothill communities east of Los Angeles were being told to stay alert because of a fire in the Angeles National Forest. “The combination of gusty winds, very dry air, and dry vegetation will create critical fire danger,” the National Weather Service
warned. The US Forest Service on Monday decided to close all eight national forests in the southern half of the state and shutter campgrounds statewide. More than 14,000 firefighters are battling fires. Two of the three largest blazes in state history are burning in the San Francisco Bay Area, though they are largely contained after burning three weeks. California has already set a record with nearly 2.3 million acres (930,800 hectares) burned this year - surpassing a record set just two years ago - and the worst part of the wildfire season is only beginning.
the smoke. “It was probably the one time you’re excited to hear a helicopter,” Mueller said. “You could almost feel a sigh of relief seeing it come in.” The use of mili-
tary helicopters to rescue a large number of civilians for a second day - 164 before dawn Tuesday and 214 people from a wooded camping area on Saturday - is rare, if not unprecedented.
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With immense pride and honour, the Dimapur Waromung Senso Telongjem extend our heartiest congratulations to the following members. 1. Er. Moa Aier, son of Lt. Nungsangmanen Aier and Lt. Narosangla Longchar on his promotion to Chief Engineer (D&R) Department of Power, Kohima, Nagaland. 2. Dr. B. Imnawapang Longkumer, son of L. Bendang Longkumer & T. L. Atula on being conferred Ph.D under Department of Economics from Nagaland University based on the Topic 'Production efficiency of rice cultivation in Nagaland', under different farming system. A comparative study' and also on being awarded INSC Young Researcher Award 2020. We express deep gratitude to both of them for bringing laurels to the family and community as whole, DWST wishes and pray that Almighty God continue to bless them with good health, wisdom and success in their future endeavours. Sd/Mr. Longrikaba Longkumer President (DWST)
FELICITATION With immense pride and joy, the VK Range Students' Union (VKRSU) would like to extend our heartly congratulations to: 1) SDO(E) Hekaito Assumi on being promoted to Assistant Chief Engineer. 2) J.E (E) Hevito Labo on being promoted to SDO (TC). The VKRSU further wishes them success in future endeavour. President General Secretary Hotoka Labo K. Swukali Chishi
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“It’s extraordinary, the challenge that we’ve faced so far this season,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said. The threat of winds tearing down power lines or hurling debris into them and sparking a wildfire prompted Pacific Gas & Electric, the state’s largest utility, to shut off power to 172,000 customers over the weekend. More outages were expected Wednesday, with power not expected to be completely restored until Wednesday night. To the south, Southern California Edison warned roughly 55,000 customer accounts may lose power while San Diego Gas & Electric said 16,700 customers are at risk of a preemptive outage. In the Sierra National Forest east of Fresno, dozens of campers and hikers were stranded at the Vermilion Valley Resort after the only road in - a narrow route snaking along a steep cliff was closed Sunday because of the Creek Fire. Well before dawn Tuesday, the sound of helicopter blades chopping through the air awoke Katelyn Mueller, bringing relief after two anxious nights camping in
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The Merangkong Senso Mungdang take immense pride and honour to convey our heartiest congratulations and profound appreciation to the following individuals for their achievements. 1. Shri. Chiden Yaden, S/o Late Watimeren and Late Talisangla on being promoted to Director, Labour & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Department, Govt. of Nagaland. 2. Shri. L. Repa Ao, S/o Late Rev. I. Longsa and Mrs. Talikola on being promoted to SDEO Education Department, Govt. of Nagaland. 3. Shri. Shiludi, S/o Shri. Talishingang and Mrs. Kikalemla on being promoted to Executive Engineer Power Department Govt. of Ngaland. 4. Shri. Jongpongyanger, S/o Shri. Imtishingang and Late Senkila on being promoted to SDO PHE Department, Govt. of Nagaland. 5. Dr. Imlirenla Jamir, D/o Bendangtoshi Jamir and Mrs. Ladongmongla Imsong on conferment of Ph.D under Geology Department, Nagaland University, on the Topic - "Slope stability Analyses in the Yamuna Valley, Garhwal Himalaya". Further, the Senso Mungdang pray that the Almighty God continue to bless and guide you all in your future endeavours. Sd/Sd/(Purtoba) (I. Martemsu) President Secretary DC-516
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Sena, called her home “Ram mandir”, referred to ‘Bullywood’ and described herself as the daughter of Chhatrapati Shivaji in a series of tweets and a video. The “Queen” actor, who has been given Y-plus category security from the Centre, was met with black flags and slogans from protesting Shiv Sena workers. But there was support too from workers of the RPI (A) and Karni Sena, who also gathered at the airport. Addressing Maharashtra chief minister and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav
Thackeray, Ranaut posted a video message saying his “ego will be destroyed” the way her Bandra home was demolished. The actor said she is working on a project on Ayodhya but now understands the pain of Kashmir Pandits and will also make a movie on their plight. Ranaut, known for her provocative statements, again compared Mumbai with Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) after the Shiv Sena-led BMC demolished “illegal alterations” at her Bandra bungalow.
“Uddhav Thackeray, ‘tujhe kya lagta hai’ (what do you think)?. You think you have taken a huge revenge by destroying my house in collusion with the movie mafia. Today my house is destroyed, tomorrow it will be your ego. The wheels of time keep changing,” she said in a video message in Hindi, referring to the chief minister in the informal ‘tu’ rather than the more respectful ‘aap’. On Wednesday, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut told India Today, “I have never threatened Kangana
Ranaut, I only expressed my anger at Mumbai being likened to POK, am not responsible for what action BMC takes.. matter is over for me, Kangana is welcome to live in Mumbai.” Ranaut also shared few photographs of BMC officials at her house, with the captions “Pakistan... #deathofdemocracy” and “Babur and his army #deathofdemocracy”. The actor posted past photos from the building, calling it her own “Ram Mandir”.
Oscars set out new diversity standards for Best Picture prize
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The movies will have to tick at least two of four representation boxes, which have a number of subcategories. To be eligible to win the prestigious accolade the films must have employed a set number of actors, production members, marketing staff and interns who are women, people of colour, disabled or are among the LGBTQ+ community. The storyline will also need to be diverse, and the motion picture needs to
have offered traineeships or apprenticeships, be it on screen or behind the camera, to people from different backgrounds. Although the new rules won’t come into effect until 2024, an Academy Inclusion Standards form will be required in order to be considered for the 2022 ceremony and the 2023 ceremony. However, the 2021 ceremony, which is due to be held on April 25, will not be included. In a statement, Acad-
emy president David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson said: ‘’The aperture must widen to reflect our diverse global population in both the creation of motion pictures and in the audiences who connect with them “The Academy is committed to playing a vital role in helping make this a reality. We believe these inclusion standards will be a catalyst for long-lasting, essential change in our industry.” (Contactmusic)
the agency officials. The court had rejected her bail application. The NCB had told the court that she was an “active member” of a drugs syndicate and procured drugs for Rajput, her boyfriend. The NCB, however, said it did not want her custody as it had already questioned her for three days. Immediately after her arrest, the 28-year-old Rhea was taken for medical tests including COVID-19 test to the civic- run Sion hospital in Central Mumbai. At the hospital, her antigen test for
COVID-19 came out negative, officials said. She was then taken to the NCB office in south Mumbai around 7.15 pm, and produced before the court through video-conference. (PTI)
Blockade LHEP Road cleared ; PFPSD, GBSUPSD lauds Kiusumew
The Public Forum Pungro Sub-Division (PFPSD) and GBs Union Pungro Sub-Division (GBSUPSD) extend sincere gratitude and appreciation to Shri. S. Kiusumew Yimchunger former President, Public Forum Pungro Sub-Division and intending candidate to 60 A/C Pungro-Kiphire for his tireless effort and generous contributions and philanthropic service rendered to the people of Pungro area in every spheres of works and life’s for the common benefits of the peoples. The Joint Union stated that, the major landslide occurred in the specific area stretching LHEP Road which was triggered by the incessant rain and thereby blocked the road in the area for a long time where the people of Pungro Area were facing immense untold hardship and problem. But however, observing the grievances and problem being faced by the people of Pungro area, Shri. S. Kiusumew Yimchungrü initiated and cleared the blockade on 25th and 26th August 2020. His immense contributions and sacrifices towards the “people’s developmental activities” would ever be cherished and remembered by the peoples which is the main lifeline of Pungro sub-division in general, covering 54 Villages across Pungro sub-division. This road connected and covers 24 MW Likimro Hydel Electric Project (LHEP), which is consolidating for transmitting more power frequently in the state and also connected to the Mimi International Trade Centre bordering Myanmar, the tourist hot spot of Mt. Saramati, Fakim Wild Life Sanctuary and many other important historical places and developmental aspects. The PFPSD and GBSUPSD pointed out that, his generous contributions and initiative during such juncture is a great sign of humanity service which relieved the lives of rural peoples. The Joint Union further hoped that, such kind of humanitarian services would continue in the near future for the upliftment and common lucrative of the people. (V. KONGSU) President, PFPSD
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Presley impersonator. Public records accessed by TMZ also reveal that the pair obtained their marriage license on Monday September 7. Allen also reportedly used her previous married name – Lily Cooper – for the registration. She separated from husband Sam Cooper in 2015 after four years of marriage, before they eventually divorced in 2018. The pair have largely kept their relationship under wraps, only sharing a selection of photos on social media and appearing in public together on several occasions. When Allen was quizzed about the large ring on her finger in a photo earlier this year, she replied: “First rule of engagement club…” (NME)
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Aus beat Eng in final T20I; reclaim top spot
CAPTION: England and Australian players greet each other at the end of the third Twenty20 cricket match at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. (PTI)
SOUTHAMPTON, SEP 9 (IANS): Australia have reclaimed the top spot in the ICC T20I team rankings after briefly conceding it to England during the recently concluded threematch series at the Ageas Bowl, which the visiting side lost 1-2. The Aaron Finch-led side had started the series at 278 points, 10 ahead of second-placed England, but were overtaken by their rivals after losing the first
two matches. Australia and England were both on 273 points at that stage with England marginally ahead on decimal points. Australia, who were number one for the first time in this format at the time of the annual update on 1 May this year, however returned to the top within two days of being overtaken by England as they defeated the hosts by five wickets in the final match of the series. On Tuesday, Australia
first restricted the Moeen Ali-led side to 145/6 in their stipulated 20 overs and then chased down the target with three balls to spare. They are now on 275 points and England on 271. India, who host the T20 World Cup next year, are third with 266 points and Pakistan fourth with 261. Australia and England will now contest in the threematch ODI series beginning Friday at the Old Trafford in Manchester.
11 I want to be world’s strongest ‘AIFF-FIFA partnership helped bring out best talent’ olkata , S ep 9 that several changes have ture teams and bring out man, says powerlifter Gaurav K(IANS): A partnership come about in Indian foot- the best talent from all sports
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS): Veteran powerlifter Gaurav Sharma on Wednesday said that he is gearing up for the world’s strongest man competition, starting from November 11 in Florida. The event, which was originally scheduled to take place May 20 to 24, was postponed due to the coronavirus scare. The qualifying rounds will now take place November 11 to 12 while the finals will be held on November 14 to 15. Speaking to IANS, former World champion Gaurav said that he is leaving no stone unturned to make India proud in Florida. “I am rigorously following my training under my coach Bhupinder Dhawan sir. I was supposed to go in May but after the event got postponed, I got more time to work on my strength.” “During the time of lockdown, I used to pick up motorcycle, push heavy cars in parking. I have worked very hard for this competition,” said the 6.3ft giant, weighing 163kg. Gaurav, who is also a ‘mahant’ (priest) in a temple in Chandni Chowk, was last year conferred with the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award
with FIFA has helped the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has helped the body restructure club teams and bring out the best talent from across the country, AIFF League CEO Sunando Dhar said on Wednesday. While speaking at a panel discussion on the evolution and the future of football in India, Dhar said
ball in the recent past. “The AIFF has evolved in the last few years. More younger people joining the federation has brought about a change in the leadership, approach and the vision for the game within the country,” he said at the webinar organised by Tata Steel. “Our partnership with FIFA has helped us struc-
across the country. Now we are identifying talent at a younger age and develop them further with right training and coaching. We started Golden Baby Leagues which broke all of the rules regarding availability of infrastructure and has received great response from young athletes across the country,” he said.
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in London. The powerlifter further said he wants to promote the sport in India. “I want to increase the popularity of powerlifting in India. Our country has a lot of potential in this sport and we have a host of Indian powerlifters who have won accolades at the international level,” he added. “Apart from training I also guide youngsters at my gym. I still want to compete for a few more years. But after I retire, I will devote myself to coaching to further popularise this sport all over India.” Gaurav, who took up powerlifting at the age of 17, is a giant of the sport. He had won two gold medals at the European Championships last year. He had also set a new world record with a lift of 242 kilograms.
Lift suspension of NDTL’s Aston Villa sign Watkins for club record £28m accreditation: Rijiju to WADA NEW DELHI, SEP 9 (IANS): Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has reiterated India’s commitment towards promoting clean sport during his recent online meeting with World AntiDoping Agency (WADA) President Witold Banka. “ Fo r ye a r s I h ave worked towards promoting clean sport and now as sports minister of India, that commitment has only grown stronger. I am happy to inform you that clean sport is a focus area for my ministry and we are committed to cooperate with WADA to ensure clean sport is achieved globally,” said Rijiju on Tuesday. While discussing a plethora of issues, the Sports Minister also spoke on the readiness of the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) to conduct tests as per WADA guidelines. “I have been informed that NDTL has submitted all the 47 corrective action reports to WADA as per timelines defined by WADA and also sent a compliance report on the 13 decision points conveyed by the Chair of the WADA Executive Committee.” “With this, NDTL now stands fully compliant with
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all requirements of WADA and the international standard of laboratories. I would request you to expedite the process and organise to lift the suspension of NDTL’s WADA accreditation.” WADA accreditation of NDTL has been under suspension since August 20 last year. The Sports Minister also invited the WADA team for an on-site visit of NDTL. “Once international travel is allowed, I would request a WADA team to visit NDTL and check if all upgradations are as per the satisfaction of WADA. If anything else needs amendments, we will do so,” he said. Inviting the WADA President for a India visit, Rijiju also offered to extend support to WADA in terms of greater financial contribution as well as manpower resources.
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BRENTFORD, SEP 9 (AGENCIES): Aston Villa have completed the signing of striker Ollie Watkins from Brentford for a club record fee of £28m, which could rise to £33m with addons, reports BBC Sports. Wa t k i n s w a s t h e Championship’s joint-top scorer last season with 26 goals. The 24-year-old is Vil-
la’s second signing of the transfer window following the £16m arrival of defender Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest. “Ollie has developed into one of the most soughtafter strikers in the country,” said Villa boss Dean Smith. “We are looking forward to seeing him show his great qualities in an Aston Villa shirt.
“He is a hugely determined character who has both the ability and personality to succeed at the highest level.” Watkins will be reunited with Smith, who signed the forward from Exeter when he was Brentford manager. The fee for him is a record for a Championship player.
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Born on 17-04-1984 – Died on 07-09-2020 We the family members and relatives of Late Kikrusetuo Tase would like to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the churches, organisations, friends, relatives and well- wishers who upheld us in all possible ways. We convey special thanks to : 1. L. Hotovi Sumi Baptist Church 2. Olive Christian Hospital and Research Centre 3. Shozukhu Village Members 4. Neighbours and relatives. We regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our earnest prayer that God Almighty bless you all abundantly.
For many years we have taken care of her health. But, unable to bear the sickness she has left us. However, when she was alive, ‘Oba’ knows you sought the Lord shedding tears. Therefore, it is my hope that when God comes down to Earth and the saved soul raised up, You will be among them. We express our heartfelt gratitude to all the people who have stood by us during the demise of my beloved daughter, Late L. Alemlila Ozükum. May the Almighty God bless all of you.
The Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy Glory.
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Born in - 1960, Died on - 29/08/2020 We the family members of Late Ghuyito Achumi would like to express our deep gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us spiritually, physically and financially during the prolonged illness till his demise on 29th Aug' 2020. No words are big enough to repay but we pray that the Almighty God bless each and everyone of you abundantly. Loving Family Members DP-3802
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “l have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2nd Timothy 4:7
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Loving husband, sons, daughter-in-laws and grand children. DP-3821 K Y M C
14-10-1964 to 03-09-2020 We the family members of Late Lily Ovung would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals who stood by us physically, morally, financially and unconditional prayer during the illness and demise of our beloved mum on 03-09-2020. Though we are unable to thank each and everyone of you personally, it is our humble prayer that the good Lord bless all for your good deeds.
We the bereaved family members and relatives would like to extend our profound gratitude to all the individuals, churches and societies, who stood and supported us through prayer, materially, financially and physically during the illness and till the last breath of our beloved father Late L. Visaho Chophy, Ex-Pastor, Ghokuto Village who left us for heavenly abode on 5th Sept. 2020. We regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our earnest prayer that God Almighty bless you all aboundantly.
Loving daughters, grand daughter & family members.
Loving Sons, Daughters, Grandchildren and Relatives.
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Time flies fast. Life goes on at its own pace. But some Memories can never be forgotten or erased from the mind of the dearest ones. You will always remain in our thoughts.
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Loving father, brother, relatives and friends.
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Born in : 1931 – Died on : 5th Sept. 2020
27/01/1957 – 10/09/2017
Born : 24/11/1981 – Died : 29/7/2020
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Through this column, we the bereaved family members of LATE AHON SEB RENGMA of Tseminyu Town wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, families, neighbors and well wishers who despite of the pandemic have come from far and near and supported us morally, physically, materially, financially and through unconditional prayer support at the sudden demise of our beloved on the 1st of September 2020. We wish to convey our special thanks to: 1. Shri. R. Khing, Hon'ble Advisor Veterinary & Animal Husbandry and Women Development, Govt. of Nagaland 2. Doctors and nurses of OKING Hospital, Kohima 3. Shri. W.Manpai Phom, Additional Deputy Commissioner Tseminyu 4. Shri. Shelly Katiary, SDO Civil Tuensang 5. Shri. Visazolie Angami, PA to DC Tseminyu 6. Ar. Jwenga Seb & Family, Dimapur 7. Er. Chengato Kath, EE PWD, Pughoboto 8. Smti. Sheyhunle Nyenthang, BD0 Chunlikha 9. Department of Food & Civil Supplies, Tseminyu 10. Tseminyu Town Baptist Church 11. Ziphenyu Village Baptist Church 12. Tesophenyu Group Union Tseminyu Town 13. Tesophenyu Group Union Kohima 14. Tesophenyu SEB's Clan Tseminyu Town 15. NDPP Tseminyu Region 16. Welfare Board Ward No-2 Tseminyu Town 17. Tseminyu Town Baptist Church, Cell Group-7 With all humility we regret and apologise for our inability to thank each and everyone individually, but it is our sincere prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly. With prayers and sincere thanks from: Loving wife, children, grandchildren, K-1421 in-laws and family members K Y M C
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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
UEFA Nations League: Eng hold Denmark 0-0 Vikas Krishan gets SAI nod to train in US
England’s Harry Kane goes around Denmark’s Kasper Schmeichel before missing a chance to score REUTERS. COPENHAGEN/ SOLNA (SWEDEN),SEP 9 (AGENCIES): England endured a night of frustration as they were held to a 0-0 draw in a turgid Nations League clash in Denmark, reports Eurosports. The Three Lions struggled to carve out opportunities throughout but almost stole it at the death when Harry Kane had a shot cleared off the line. The hosts had the better of the openings overall and should have gone
ahead nine minutes from the end but Christian Eriksen blazed a great chance over the top. Following the media storm over Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden’s offfield antics, Gareth Southgate made three changes from the unconvincing win over Iceland. There were debuts from the start for Kalvin Phillips and Conor Coady, with the latter featuring in a back three as the visitors switched system. However, England
lacked creativity for long spells and not even the introduction of more flair in the shape of Mason Mount and another debutant, Jack Grealish could spark a belated surge to pinch another victory. The focus will now turn to the upcoming club season as the Premier League returns this weekend. England are next in Nations League action on October 11 when they entertain Belgium at Wembley. Denmark visit Iceland.
Ronaldo scores 100th goal as Portugal beat Sweden 2-0 Cristiano Ronaldo hits landmark goal as Portugal beat Sweden in Nations League, reports Sky Sports Cristiano Ronaldo became the first European player to reach 100 international goals after scoring twice in Portugal’s 2-0 win over 10-man Sweden. Veteran Sweden midfielder Gustav Svensson was sent off just before half-time for collecting a
second yellow card, and from the resulting free-kick, Ronaldo fired the ball into the top corner to bring up his landmark century. After 72 minutes, the Juventus forward - who missed Portugal’s Nations League opener against Croatia on Saturday with a toe injury - curled in a second goal from the edge of the penalty area. Ronaldo has set his sights on Iranian Ali Daei’s record for a male international of 109 goals. “I managed to beat this milestone of 100 goals and now (I’ll go) for the record. It’s step-by-step. I am not obsessed because I believe the records come in a natural way,” Ronaldo said. “When I had this problem in my toe I always knew that I could recover for this second game.” Asked about his future in the game, Ronaldo was quoted by Reuters as saying: “The future, only God knows. I am happy to play with these young players and I am enjoying a lot this moment both individually and collectively. Portugal have two wins from their opening Nations League fixtures, and top the table ahead of France, who beat Croatia 4-2 in Paris.
NEW DELHI, SEP 8 (PTI): Olympic-bound boxer Vikas Krishan has got the Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) approval to train in the USA, where he also plans to resume his career in the professional circuit. SAI has approved his training in the US till November 30 and also sanctioned Rs 17.5 lakh for the stint. Vikas, who competes in 69kg category currently, is an Asian and Commonwealth Games gold-medallist. “Tokyo Olympics quota winner and boxer Vikas Krishan’s request to train in the United States as part of his preparations for Olympics has been approved by the Sports Authority of India,” the SAI said in a statement. “Vikas, who is a part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), has been approved a financial assistance of Rs 17.5 lakh for the duration of the visit,” it added. He will be travelling to the US later this week along with his American coach Ron Simms Jr and they will train at the Alexandria Boxing Club in Virginia till November 30. The exposure was recommended by Indian
Vikas Krishan boxing’s High Performance Director Santiago Nieva. “It will be a very good experience for Vikas. He’s been in the national team for so many years and for him, it is a good time to go and do a little bit different,” Nieva said. “After he comes back, we will focus on the camps and different tournaments for the Olympic-style boxing ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.” Vikas had expressed a desire to resume his professional career in the USA, where he is undefeated. He is contracted with Hall of Famer Bob Arum’s Top
Rank Promotions. In a recent interview to PTI, the Haryana-lad had stated that he expects to get at least three fights before heading back to India to join the national camp next year. “I am in touch with Top Rank Promotions. They have promised to arrange fights for me and I hope to compete in 3-4 bouts before the Olympics,” he had said. He will be making his third Olympic appearance in Tokyo next year and is the most experienced among the five men who have made the cut so far.
Naomi Osaka, of Japan, serves to Shelby Rogers, of the US, during the quarterfinal round of the US Open. (PTI) NEW YORK, SEP 9 (IANS): Japan’s Naomi Osaka advanced to the semi-finals of the ongoing US Open, defeating Shelby
Rogers in straight sets at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. On Tuesday, Osaka ousted Rogers 6-3, 6-4 in 79 minutes to make it to US Open semi-finals for the second time in her career. “I’m aware that the opponents that I play from now on are going to be very tough,” 4th-seeded Osaka said, in her post-match press conference as per the WTA website. “For me, I think the last two Grand Slams, everything happened so fast, I wasn’t really in the moment. I’m just really happy to be in the semis, and hopefully I can keep going.” Osaka fired 24 winners, including seven aces, and made only eight unforced errors. The Japanese player, who won the first of her two consecutive Grand Slam titles in New York two years ago, was nearly peerless off of her first serve, winning 83 per cent of points when she got that shot into play. “The big thing for me was to be the aggressor and to be okay with making unforced errors,” said Osaka. “Apparently I didn’t make that many. But, yeah, just to accept the unforced errors because I know that I’m going for shots.” Osaka will now face No.28 seed Jennifer Brady in the final four. Brady had dispatched No.23 seed Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan earlier on Tuesday to reach her first-ever Grand Slam semifinal.
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Ganguly leaves for Dubai to take stock of IPL preparations NEW DELHI, SEP 9 (PTI): BCCI president S o u r av G a n g u ly o n Wednesday left for Dubai to oversee preparations for a bio-secure IPL beginning on September 19. Defending champions Mumbai Indians will face Chennai Super Kings in the opening match of the T20 event, which has been moved to the UAE due to the rising COVID-19 cases in India. “My first flight in 6 months to dubai for IPL... crazy life changes,” Ganguly posted on his Instagram handle with a picture in which he is wearing a mask and face shield, part of the Standard Operating Procedure while flying amid the pandemic. The BCCI was able to create a window for the IPL following the postponement of the T20 World Cup in Australia, scheduled for October-November. The Board would have faced a revenue loss of Rs 4000 crore if the tournament, which usually takes place in April-May, had not got the go ahead. IPL chairman Brijesh Patel is among
Sourav Ganguly the other key officials who are already in Dubai. The tournament, despite its strict health safety measures, has already endured instances of contingent members testing positive for the dreaded virus. Chennai Super Kings has been the worst affected with 13 of its members, including two players, in quarantine after testing positive. Fans will not be allowed inside stadiums when the league starts but some crowd might be approved in the later stages of the tournament after a review of the COVID-19 situation. The event will be played at three venues -Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
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