September 2, 2020

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CNTC lauds bold step of WSH, WCH

DIMAPUR, SEP 1 (NPN): Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has lauded Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) and Western Chakhesang Hoho (WCH) for taking a “bold and pragmatic” step” to deal with anti-social elements. CNTC said that their “dynamic leadership” in coming forward and requesting the commissioner of police to furnish names and other details of arrested criminals belonging to the two communities so that action could be taken against them as per their respective customary laws. According to CNTC, such bold and pragmatic steps set standards and reflects the vision of bridging the gap between different communities brought by anti-social elements within the Naga family. “This responsibility lies in all of us and has almost become an emergency and should be emulated by all others also,” CNTC stated.

Moderate tremor jolts Nagaland, NE states

DIMAPUR, SEP 1 (NPN): A ‘moderate’ quake, measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale, jolted Nagaland during the early hours of Tuesday, around 2.30 a.m. According to USGS report, the epicentre was 111 km South East of Phek, in Myanmar. State disaster management officials said that no loss of life or property has been reported till the filing of this report. Meanwhile, another earthquake measuring 3.7 magnitude on the Richter scale was reported in Manipur on Monday. India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the quake was felt at 9.27 p.m. in border Ukhrul district and was at a depth of 50 km. The tremor, which lasted for several seconds, forced panicstricken people to run out of their homes in the night.

Petrol prices up

DIMAPUR, SEP 1 (NPN): After a day’s hiatus, stateowned oil marketing companies (OMCs) Tuesday increased price of petrol by 4-5 paise per litre. Diesel prices, however, have remained unchanged since July 30. According to IOCL website, petrol price in the national capital rose to Rs 82.08 per litre. After today’s rate revision, a litre of petrol in Dimapur and Kohima was retailing at Rs.87.37 and Rs.88.27 respectively. OMCs, however, reduced the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) by close to Rs 1,500 per kilo litre (kl) and kept the price of nonsubsidised cooking gas and auto gas unchanged from last month.

NEW DELHI, SEP 1 (AGENCIES): India’s GDP needs to rise annually at 8-8.5 per cent to create opportunities in the post COVID-19 era, and the country risks a decade of stagnating incomes and quality of life if urgent steps are not taken to spur growth, says a report. According to the report by McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), the country will have to undertake a slew of reform measures over the next 12-18 months with the aim of increasing productivity and creating jobs. Given the increasing urbanisation and population trends, there will be 90 million additional workers in search of non-farm jobs by 2030 and India will have to triple job creation to 12 million gainful non-farm jobs per year from the 4 million achieved between 2013 to 2018, it said. The report warns that lower growth of between 5.5 to 6 percent would help the economy absorb only about six million new workers, marking a decade of lost opportunity. The coronavirus pandemic and the resulting lockdown combined with an already slowing pre-COVID

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workers were much more likely to want a job guarantee, primarily for the livelihood security that they provide in these hard times,” they wrote. From hotels to trade, electricity generation, manufacturing and construction, almost every segment of the Indian economy showed a sharp contraction during the first three months of the financial year. The only sector that posted positive growth was agriculture, at 3.4%. By all accounts, a quick recovery is unlikely in India, and it is only in the last three months of the year that growth is expected to return to positive territory. Cases continue to spike and lockdowns are ongoing in several areas. As a result, consumer demand, which determines 60% of GDP, is unlikely to return in a hurry as most people are stepping out only to buy essentials. India’s economy was already faltering when Covid-19 struck. Last year, unemployment touched a 45-year high and growth dipped to 4.7%, the lowest in six years. Output was shrinking as demand fell and banks were burdened by a mountain of debt.

Odd-Even system in India bids adieu to Pranab Mukherjee Dmu, Kma to continue NEW DELHI, SEP 1 (PTI): Bugles sounded the last post, soldiers clicked their heels and fired in the air and the small gathering, many in PPE suits, raised their hands in salute as India’s 13th president Pranab Mukherjee was cremated on Tuesday in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. The nation bid farewell to ‘Citizen Mukherjee’, who was given a ceremonial send-off in accordance with COVID-19 protocol, with visors, face shields, masks and the number of people at the Lodhi Road crematorium strictly restricted. The tributes continued to pour in for the statesman, scholar and master political strategist, who stayed in public life for more than five decades as a long-time Congress leader and then as president, but only close family and friends were present at the funeral conducted with

Abhijit Mukherjee, son of late Pranab Mukherjee, performs rituals during the cremation in New Delhi, Tuesday. (PTI)

full state honours. Mukherjee, 84, died on Monday at the Army’s Research and Referral Hospital following a 21-day battle with multiple ailments. He tested positive for COVID-19 when he was admitted to the hospital on August 10 and was operated the same day for removal of a brain clot. His son, former MP Abhijit Mukherjee, performed the last rites with

family and friends paying their last respects clad in personal protective gear. A hush fell over the crematorium as the coffin wrapped in tricolour made its way inside the complex. The air was solemn and fragrant with flowers. Earlier in the morning, Mukherjee’s mortal remains were taken in a flower bedecked white hearse van from the hospital to his home in 10 Rajaji Marg.

NSCN (I-M) chairman appeals for unity

(2nd L) Q. Tuccu with TR Zeliang and presidents of ENPO, NH and NSF.

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DIMAPUR, SEP 1 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) chairman Q Tuccu, who recently held a series of meetings with political leaders and leaders of civil society groups, has reportedly appealed for unity and active role of all stakeholders for permanent peace in the region. A statement issued by Tokugha Awomi, deputy secretary to Yaruiwo, stated

that Tuccu held an informal discussion before his planned departure to New Delhi with top leaders including Leader of Opposition TR Zeliang, who is also the convenor of NPF’s newly formed Political Affairs Mission (PAM) and other leaders including presidents of Naga Hoho HK Zhimomi, Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO)

Kekongchim Yimchunger and Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) Ninoto Awomi at his residence. Tuccu also had a consultation with leaders of 14 Apex Naga Tribal Hohos of Nagaland (ANTHN). During the informal discussion with leaders, the NSCN (I-M) chairman stressed on the Naga issue and maintained that it was time to be united for a peaceful lasting solution in the region. Tuccu said that the role of stakeholders should be totally focused to resolve and facilitate any differences that would arise. Since there would only be one common Naga accord, Tuccu opined that it was important to take all Nagas along for an inclusive solution covering all Naga inhabited areas.

DIMAPUR, SEP 1 (NPN): Odd-Even system for nonessential vehicular movement in Dimapur and Kohima have been extended till September 30. Both in Dimapur and Kohima, vehicles ending with Odd numbers- 1,3,5,7,9 can ply on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and Even numbers- 2,4,6,8,0 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with no restrictions on Sundays. Further, two wheelers (without pillion in Kohima) have also been exempted from the restriction. In an order, Commissioner of Police (CP) Dimapur, Rothihu Tetso, informed that regulations will be enforced within Dimapur town and NH-29 till Chumukedima. However, the category under essential services as notified earlier would be exempted, the CP stated.

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State COVID tally crosses 4000-mark COVID-19 STATUS AS ON september 1, 2020 ACTIVE CASES Asymp- Symptomatic RecovMiTotal District Death tomatic ered grated Cases Mild Moderate Dimapur 8 1 1604 1902 277 9* 3 Kiphire 0 0 1 11 10 0 0 Kohima 1 0 873 1265 387 0 4 Longleng 0 0 3 5 1 0 1 Mokokchung 0 0 19 27 8 0 0 Mon 1 0 235 288 50 0 2 Peren 0 0 265 268 3 0 0 Phek 0 0 31 32 1 0 0 Tuensang 0 0 48 67 19 0 0 Wokha 0 0 19 24 5 0 0 Zunheboto 21 0 0 93 114 0 0 Total 10 1 3191 4003 782 9 10 *1 death is Covid-19 positive but not due to Covid-19

DIMAPUR, SEP 1 (NPN): Nagaland COVID-19 tally crossed the 4000-mark after 53 fresh cases were reported from across the state on Tuesday, taking the tally to 4003 cases. According to Health minister, S. Pangnyu Phom 31 new cases were detected in Kohima, 13 in Mon and 9 in Dimapur. Further, 77 persons in Dimapur, 51 in Kohima, 3 in Mon and 2 in Tuensang recovered from the

infection. Total active cases in the state stood at 793, 3191 recovered, 9 deaths and 9 recovered. As per the severity of symptoms, 782 active cases are asymptomatic,10 mild and 1 moderate case. Further, out of 4003 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people include 1,703 cases from the Armed Forces, 1268 returnees, 288 frontline workers and 744 traced contacts.

India’s COVID-19 tally nears 37 lakh

PTI adds: With 69,921 people testing positive for coronavirus infection on Tuesday, India’s COVID-19 tally mounted to 36,91,166, while recoveries surged to 28,39,882, pushing the recovery rate to 76.94 per cent, according to Union Health Ministry data. The death toll, meanwhile, climbed to 65,288 with 819 new fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed. The Health ministry further stated that the COVID-19 case fatality rate declined further and now stands at 1.77 per cent. There are 7,85,996 active cases which constitutes 21.29 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated. India’s COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20lakh mark on August 7 and went past 30 lakh on August 23.

NFHRCC, PWD (R&B) undertake joint survey DIMAPUR, SEP 1 (NPN): Nagaland Foothills Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC) members along PWD (R&B) Dimapur officials and representatives of adjoining villages undertook a joint survey assessment visit to Niuland sector on August 31, for construction of motorable road within this working season. In a press release, NFHRCC acknowledged the “prompt action” taken by PWD(R&B). NFHRCC stated that the PWD(R&B)

NFHRCC, PWD officials and others during the survey.

chief engineer Limanaro, in a letter to respective divisional EEs PWD (R&B) dated August 26, 20, directed EEs to submit detail report within a stipulated

for final assessment to restore the entire foothills stretches to a motorable road in the ensuing winter season as desired by the Naga public.

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NE weather alert, heavy rainfall likely

KOLKATA, SEP 1 (AGENCIES): Parts of North East India are likely to experience heavy rainfall activity over the next few days. According to The Weather Channel’s met team, moist southerly winds from the Bay of Bengal are expected to converge over North East, thereby leading to the formation of a cyclonic circulation over the region. Widespread rainfall is expected over the region until Thursday, with Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura likely to experience heavy rains, thunderstorms, and lightning. India Meteorological Department (IMD) adds that isolated heavy to very heavy falls are expected over the region In view of the forecasted conditions, a “yellow” alert had been (Cont’d on p-5) placed. K Y M C

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Agartala Partly sunny, a stray t-storm 33 25

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DC Wokha, Orenthung Lotha (2nd from Left) along with DC Mon, Thavaseelan K (sitting 2nd from left) along with others during the programme. (DIPR) other officials and participants. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Poshan Maah was launched at Wokha and Mon, with the objective of spreading awareness to reduce malnutrition, and to attain malnutrition free nation on September 1. During the celebration the message will be spread to every home on the meaning

of right nutrition, nutritious food, clean water and right practices for life. Wokha: Deputy commissioner (DC), Wokha, Orenthung Lotha launched Poshan Maah at Wokha on September 1. According to DIPR report, district coordinator, Poshan Maah

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DIMAPUR: All Nagaland College Students’ union (ANSCU) has demanded the state government to constitute an enquiry commission to probe into the fund utilization of Rs. 3,71,60,000 at Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA) under AICTE-NEQIP scheme within 30 days. In a representation addressed to the state chief secretary, ANCU president Vimeyiekho Vitso, vice president Inato Y Chisho and general secretary, Imnameren N Jamir demanded that the commission bring out the report within one month from the date of its constitution.

ANCSU also urged the chief secretary to take cognizance of similar scheme implementation in other institutes. According to ANCSU, it had on November 15, 2019 filed RTI application seeking information about various activities in respect of KPA under the scheme of AICTENEQIP. In the information furnished, ANCSU said total fund received was Rs.3,71,60,000 and total amount received was utilised fully. A c c o r d i n g l y, t h e union said they visited the institute and witnessed

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the bereaved family would like to give our profound venerate to each and every individual, organizations, churches, friends, neighbours, unions, relatives, councils, communities and well wishers who stood by us physically, morally, financially, spiritually and shared our sorrow during unprededented grief and sudden demise of our beloved Late Kahuto Chophi on 26th August, 2020, we deeply appreciate your expression of kindness and sympathy during this time of Loss. Nevertheless we would like to convey our Special Thanks to : * Sumi Baptist Church Mon Town * Chingai Ward Union Mon Town * Mon Town Pastor's Fellowship Late Kahuto Chophi * Eleven Sister Churches Mon Town th 20 June, 1982 – 26th August, 2020 * Kuhuboto Area Baptist Churches * Ato Area Baptist Churches * Western Sumi Baptist Pastors * Niuland Area Baptist Churches Fellowship * Khaghaboto Area Baptist Churches * WSBAK Center Church * Aghunaqa Area Baptist Churches * Mrs. Ilika Zhimomi, S.D.O (Civil) * Sakipheto Area Baptist Churches Mon Town * Alato Area Baptist Churches * Mr. Imnalensa (IPS) SP, Mon Town * Highway Area Sumi Baptist Churches * ES KBBB and Staff * Dimapur Area Sumi Baptist Churches * Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema, ES, WSBAK * Xekiye Baptist Church and Staffs * Sumi Baptist Pastors Union * Rev. Lutozhe Achumi, Pastor Xekiye * Yehemi Community Dimapur Baptist Church We deeply regret our inability to mention or thank each and everyone personally, but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless each one of you abundantly. DP-3688

Poshan Abhiyaan, Shanjothung Ngullie, who chaired the launching programmed said, the entire month of September is being celebrated as Poshan Maah. DC called upon all concerned in the scheme to put more effort in the process of implementation for the

success of the programme. He also stressed on spreading maximum awareness to attain malnutrition free country for healthy mind and soul. District project assistant, Poshan Abhiyaan, Annie Lotha led the gathering in reading out the Poshan pledge.

Mon: A short programme for the launching of Poshan Maah was held at district Social Welfare office, Mon on September 1, with DC Mon, Thavaseelan K, as special guest. DC emphasized that everyone should followed SOP to treat himself/herself as an symptomatic carrier of COVID-19 and should take necessary safety precaution to break the chain of transmission. Nokyam Khoiyem district coordinator chaired the programme. Y. Tauhong Ngonyen, district programme officer, delivered a speech on the main aims and objectives of Poshan Maah. Poshan pledge was led by Laitak, CDPO, Tobu.

ANSCU demands probe into fund utilization DEO Dimapur informs employees

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activities under AICTENEQIP scheme along with some lecturers of the institute. However, the union said it was “thoroughly unsatisfied” with the claimed developments through the funds received.

DIMAPUR: District Education Officer (DEO) Dimapur has informed all ADHOC/contingency employees who are to apply for extension of their service for the year 202021 to submit their personal application along with first

appointment order, latest extension order and performance certificate from the concerned principal/ headmaster for onward submission to the DSE, Kohima on or before September 30 during office hour.

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

Trained Nurse Association of India (TNAI), Local Branch, Kohima express our heartfelt condolence over the sudden demise of Late Dimnikim (Akim) Staff Nurse, NHAK, who passed away on the 24:06:2020. Late Akim was a dedicated and humble nurse and one of the active members of the TNAI local Branch, Kohima. She will always be remembered and cherished. We pray to God to give solace to the bereaved family. TNAI Local Branch, Kohima.

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Words are not adequate enough to sincerely thank each and everyone from the depth of our hearts who have re n d e re d i nva l u a b l e l ove , concern, financially, physically and spiritually on our beloved mother Late VIDEHOLE VITSU during her old age till her demise on 26/08/2020,at the age of 108 years. For your wonderful deed of kindness we pray that Almighty God bless each and everyone of you abundantly. Loving Children & Relatives

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DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF LT. IMKONGAKUM KICHU

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away” Job 1 :21 We the bereaved family members would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual, organisations, churches, neighbours, friends, relatives and well wishers for your physical, financial and spiritual support at the sudden demise of our beloved son Late Kenzeuding Nsa on 26th August 2020. We would like to make a special mention: 1. Peren Town Baptist Church. 2. Peren Town Baptist Church Youth Department. 3. Post Graduate Evangelical Union Patkai Christian College. 4. Patkai Christian College. 5. Teaching Faculties Patkai Christian College. 6. Bronson Boys Hostel Patkai College. 7. Friends Patkai Christian College. 8. Zeliang Students' Union Patkai Christian College. 9. Peren Town Youth Organisation. 10. Peren Town Women Welfare Organisation. 11. Benreu Lui Baptist Union, Peren Town. 12. During Ward, Peren Town . 13. During Women Society, Peren Town. 14. During Youth Organisation. Late Kenzeuding Nsa 15. Govt. Middle School, Peren Town. 16/12/1996 – 26/ 08/2020 16. Kelungci Self Help Group, Peren. 17. Njauna Mipui, Peren Town 18. District Mission Authority Peren 19. High School Mates Peren. We deeply regret our inability to thank each of you individually. However, it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving Family Members. DP-3695

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Loving Wife & Family Members

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Born : 4 September 1977 – Died : 2 September 2019 Today's the anniversary of the day I lost you. Now that you've not here, to share my life each day, I live with the memories and your influence guiding me. I was supposed to spend the rest of my life with you, but now; I realised; that You spent the rest of your life with me. What we shared is immortal Bringing strength and comfort while we are apart for a short while. Always your loving wife

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Born on: 18.02.1962 – Died on: 18.08.2020 We the bereaved family of Late VIELHOULIE RENGMA would like to express our profound and heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us throughout the prolonged illness and at the demise of our beloved father. Our inability to thank each and everyone individually who has supported us physically, financially, materially and spiritually is deeply regretted however we pray for God abundant blessing to shower upon you all. We convey our special gratitude to 1. Jemutsa nu Semytsa Union Tseminyu 2. Bethel Medical Centre Kohima 3. St. Teresa Church Tseminyu 4. Tesophenyu Village Council 5. Sewanu Village Council 6. Tesophenyu Group Union Tseminyu Town 7. CIHSR Dimapur 8. Nagaland Prayer Centre T. Zisunyu 9. Kohimas Hospital Kohima 10. NAP B Coy Baptist Fellowship Tseminyu 11. Bethel Baptist Church Tseminyu 12. St. Peter Church Tesophenyu Loving Wife, Children and Relatives K-1365

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We, the bereaved family members of our beloved Lt. ZAPULHOU KHOUBVE, Head D.B Chiephobozou, Zhadima Village would like to express our profound gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us through prayers, physically and financially during his prolonged illness till his demise on 29th of Aug. 2020. In view of space constraint, we regret our inability to thank each individual and hereby make mention of only the following organisations. 1. Catholic Church, Zhadima 2. Christian Church, Zhadima 3. Zhadima Village Council 4. Khoubve Youth Association Zhadima 5. Zhadima Union Kohima 6. Ziezou Village Council 7. Northern Angami II D.Bs Association 8. Chiephobozou ADC and Staff 9. Officers and Staff of Deputy Commissioner Kohima 10. Blood Donors 11. Doctors and Nurses of Kohimas Hospital. The support and love showered by above organisations and many individuals have enabled us to with stand this adversity as we can never repay you for your sacrifices, we pray to the Almighty God to abundantly bless each and everyone of you. Loving wife, children, grandchildren, in-laws and relatives. K-1367

Born on : 07/03/1973 Died on : 15/08/2020

The Metha family hereby announce the passing away of our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, brother and father-inlaws Late ZHA-U METHA (GB Metha Colony). He was hardworking, kind and compassionate man took great care of his family and others in the community and words cannot express the sorrow we feel from losing him. ZHA-U METHA passed away at Civil Hospital, Dimapur on Saturday the 15th of August' 2020 at the age of 47 years. The family would like to extend our profound gratutude to all our cousins, relatives, friends, neighbours, churches, organizations and to each and everyone for your help and support during this extremely painful time. We really appreciate all of your supports and pray to Almighty God blessing you all abundantly. DP-3692 K Y M C

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Scam in PM-Kishan scheme in Manipur: three SDCs suspended

COVID hampers issuing NRC rejection

G U WA H AT I , S E P 1 (PTI): COVID-19 pandemic has affected the process for issuing rejection order to every person excluded from the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam even after the final document of citizens was published a year ago, the top NRC official said on Tuesday. NRC State Coordinator Hitesh Sarma told PTI that government officials and employees at the ground level are engaged in work related to the pandemic so they could not recheck the speaking order which describes the exact reason for exclusion. “The process for issuing rejection orders was intended to be started from today, but now it has to wait for the pandemic to subside”, Sarma said. Stating a rejection order has to be issued to each excluded person, he said, the order needs to have another order - speaking order - attached explaining the exact reason for exclusion from the final NRC. The rejection orders are crucial for the concerned rejected people. They will be able to appeal to the Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) within 120 days only after receiving the rejection orders. When he scrutinised many of the speaking orders, Sarma said, discrepancies were noticed with many not written in the proper way and so he ordered a recheck. The final NRC was published on August 31 last year by excluding 19,06,657 persons. A total of 3,11,21,004 names were included out of 3,30,27,661 applicants. The process for upda-

tion of the NRC in Assam was conducted under the supervision of the Supreme Court from 2013. The NRC state coordinator also informed that on Monday he held a video conference meeting with the district Deputy Commissioners (DCs) giving them a detailed briefing on how to recheck the speaking orders. On being pointed out about those excluded from the NRC were facing varied problems and are in tension with regard to their status as citizen of the country, the state NRC coordinator said, when the rejection orders are issued those disagreeing with the exclusion can challenge it in courts. Some of those excluded from the register said they were tensed as despite presenting requisite documents with the legacy data to establish their Indian citizenship, they were left out from the NRC. To ease the concerns of those excluded from NRC, the Union Home and External Affairs ministries after publication of NRC had stated that exclusion does not make a resident a “foreigner”, and that only Foreigners Tribunals and higher courts can decide on their Indian citizenship. Abu Latif Barbhuiya of Karimganj district who

hopes to go for Haj pilgrimage after the COVID19 pandemic ebbs said he failed to get passport as the local police is not issuing verification certificate after exclusion of his name from the NRC, whereas his family members are in. Another such person, Rinku Das, of Goalpara district is facing a lot of problem in buying a plot of land in his village as he cannot get it registered in his name as he is not in the National Register of Citizens. Not only him, but his brother, sister, son and nephew’s names are also excluded from the register when they hadsubmitted their father’s land deed of 1951. Bidhan Dey of Dhubri district said getting a groom for his daughter was becoming a cause of worry as marriage proposals were not coming in as her name was excluded from NRC despite names of all other family members were included. Romila Bodo, belonging to the indigenous ethnic Bodocommunity in Kokrajhar district aspires to join the state civil service, but is afraid that she will be rejected in police verification stage after they do not find her name in the National Register of Citizens. Meanwhile, the All Assam Students’ Union

IDCF launched in Longleng district

DCM Longleng speaking to pregnant women, lactating mothers at the programme.

DIMAPUR: Medical department Longleng on Tuesday launched Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF) in all the health units across Longeng district. A press release by chief medical officer (CMO) office stated that the launching programme was held at a makeshift hospital in Longleng wherein district community mobiliser (DCM) Henmei spoke on the set of activities to be implemented in an intensified manner for prevention and control of deaths due to dehydration from diar-

rhoea across the states. She spoke on advocacy and awareness campaign for diarrhoea management, and prepositioning of ORS by ASHA in the households with under five children and awareness generation activities for hygiene and sanitation. Henme said IDCF goal was to attain zero child deaths due to childhood diarrhoea stating that the focus was on delivery of simple proven interventions that have large impact towards control of childhood diarrhoeal morbidity and mortality.

She also spoke on the activities in the community and village level, at health facility level, and the target beneficiaries. Henme also demonstrated on how to prepare ORS, how to make the local homemade ORS, and the administering of the Zinc tablets. The release informed that prior to the launching of IDCF, ORS and ZINC tablets were distributed to all the health units. It said ASHAs in all the blocks and villages to go for home visit during the two week and will culminate on September 14.

(AASU) and the Assam Public Works (APW) on Monday urged the Supreme Court for re-examination of the NRC published on that day last year. The final NRC has turned out to be a document reflecting the failure of both the state and the central government and the students’ organisation had appealed to the highest court for a “re-examination but we are still waiting fot the apexcourt’s directive in this regard”, AASU President Dipanka Nath and General Secretary Lurinjyoti Gogoi said in a statement. The students’ body had not rejected the final NRC, but”we were not satisfied with the results and there were flaws in the final document as it was not prepared according to the directives given by the Supreme Court”, the AASU leaders said. As soon as the final NRC was published, the BJPgovernment went on to violate the provisions of the Assam Accord by imposing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) “a conspiracy to sabotage the NRC”, Nath and Gogoi alleged. The Assam Public Works (APW), a primary petitioner for the NRC in the Supreme Court, also claimed that the NRC has become an “absolute zero” due to the “conspiracy of the vested interests”. “The NRC in its current form cannot send back a single foreigner but will only lead to make foreigners Indian citizens. In one word, the NRC has boomeranged on the people of Assam”, APW President Aabhijeet Sarma told reporters here.

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Shillong, Sep 1: Two more persons from Meghalaya, succumbed to COVID19 taking the fatality due to 12, even as 72 more tested positive on Tuesday. Director of Health Services (MI), Dr Aman War informed that 65-yearold Jagadish Prasad Shah, resident of Riat Laban, was brought dead at Nazareth Hospital at 10.45 pm on Sunday whose swab samples later tested positive for COVID-19 positive. War also informed that another male, Sunil Kumar Jain (60) of Jhalupara admitted to North East Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) hospital on August 30 evening expired a day later on August 31 evening. “He was a COVID-19 positive with co-morbidities,” Dr War said. On the other hand, 72 more Covid-19 positive cases were detected in the state on Tuesday.

IMPHAL, Sep 1: Manipur government has suspended three sub-deputy collectors (SDCs) for their allegedly scam in implementation of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme in the state. An order of the state revenue department issued on Monday placed the three officers - Robert Okram (LA/SDC, Bishnupur), Salam Bimoljit Singh (LA/ SDC headquarter) DC’s office and Rahina Sahni, (LA/ SDC, Lilong) under suspension from their services. The order stated that disciplinary proceedings against them were contemplated for registering fake beneficiaries under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. Under the scheme, all small and marginal farmers registered as beneficiarieswill get up to Rs 6,000 per year as minimum income support.

The 75,000-crore scheme aims to cover 125 million farmers, irrespective of the size of their landholding in India. It came into effect on December 1, 2018 and was launched by the Modi government. The list of the beneficiaries under the scheme is uploaded on the official website www.pmkisan.gov. in and it was alleged that fake beneficiaries were allegedly registered in Bishnupur district of the state. There were complaints of inclusion of fake names being uploaded after residents of some villages in Bishnupur district and villagers alleged that the names of beneficiaries uploaded in the website were not residents of the village. For instance, of the 221 farmers of Khoijuman village of the district listed as beneficiaries of the scheme, almost half of them were not residents of the village. The nodal officer of

PM-KISAN in Bishnupur district had however clarified that some beneficiaries belonging to other districts were wrongly entered under Bishnupur district. He claimed that the wrong inclusion of beneficiaries from other districts/ villages is due to the mismatch of beneficiaries in the web portal as there are similar village names at different districts of the state. The nodal officer had even tried to downplay the issue by stating that the director of the state agriculture department will be requested to remove the wrongly entered beneficiaries from the web portal. The clarification however failed to convince farmers of these villages who have been pressing the higher authority of the state government to take up necessary legal action against officers involved in the registration of fake beneficiaries of the scheme.

Contactless entry into tourist spots in Meghalaya

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Shillong, Sep 1: The Meghalaya Tourism department will soon come out with a ‘Check into Nature App’ for online booking of tickets and contactless entry into tourist spots, three of which, including Ward’s Lake and Elephant Falls in the state capital and Nehru Park at Umiam (Barapani) were re-opened on a trial basis for local visitors from Tuesday. “Online ticketing and pre-booking of entry tickets is encouraged to avoid crowding at ticket counters while in the initial phase manual tickets can be issued to strictly enforce

social distancing and to not exceed the capacity as defined for each tourist destination,” Commissioner and Secretary, Tourism Dr. Vijay Kumar, said. “The tourism department is conscious of the impact COVID-19 on the growing tourism industry in the state and therefore understands that it is crucial to draw up a detailed SOP for a phase wise reopening of tourist destinations within the state that reassures all stakeholders involved,” the standard operating procedure (SOP) for tourist destinations issued by Kumar, stated. “The management of the tourist destination

shall constitute a COVID19 Management Team that shall be responsible for various activities like implementation of crowd management including social distancing, screening of tourists, hygiene and sanitation, awareness and training of staff and visitors as per these guidelines. Each team should appoint a coordinator who will be responsible for coordinating with the State Government,” the SOP said. “Based on the carrying capacity, tickets may be issued for defined timeslots (x number of visitors for a defined timeslot for example 1 hour). The dura-

tion of opening of the tourist destination should be published and defined,” it said. Further, the SOP stated that all tourists including drivers shall be strictly screened using thermal gun/scanner by designated trained person at entry by holding the scanner 3 to 15 cm away from the person’s forehead and anybody having fever (equal to more than 37.50C/99.50F), cold, cough, sore throat, difficulty in breathing shall not be allowed entry and should immediately report to the concerned authorities. They should be politely asked to return, the SOP added.

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Organisations condemn alleged rape incident D I M A P U R : Va r i o u s organisations have condemned the alleged rape on a minor by Nungsang Lemtur at Diphupar B, Dimapur. ENWOD: Easter n Naga Women Organisation Dimapur (ENWOD) in a condemnation by president Athrila Sangtam and general secretary, Cheliam Khiam stated that, there is no justification to an act “as repulsive as this” and believe that investigating authority will make a proper example out of such an incident. ENWOD also urged that severest punishment be dealt without bail. KSU: Konyak Students’ Union, Mon Headquarters president, Bumang Phaiba and general secretary, Phoe Konyak said such barbaric and inhuman act has no place in a civilised society and appealed to all right thinking citizens to condemn such heinous crime. KSU said it shall no longer condone such inhuman crime committed upon its fellow sister and shall resort to its “own course of action” in the

event justice was not delivered to the victim. The union has strongly appealed the concern authority to investigate into the matter and ensure that the accused was brought to book and punished. DPSU: Dimapur Phom Students’ Union (DPSU) has strongly condemned the inhuman and heinous act of rape and has appealed the law enforcing agency to award severest punishment to such criminals. DAYO : D i m a p u r Ao Youth Organisation (DAYO) in a condemnation note through its media cell stated that, perpetrators of such heinous crimes cannot be tolerated in civilized society. DAYO also demanded that the law enforcing agencies investigate thoroughly and deliver justice and punish the culprit as deemed under law at the earliest. DAYO also stated that, “as a community, we are ashamed of presence of such people within our community” and advice that no member of “our community” should try

news in Brief NBSE notifies on reduced syllabus: Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has notified all the heads of institutions of the board on reducing syllabus for classes X, XI and XII for the academic session 2020 including marks distribution, question paper design and internal assessment area. Measures taken by the board was reduction of existing syllabus ranging from 20% to 30% in different subjects for the sole purpose of conducting the final examination in order to reduce the work load of the students and compensate the lost teaching days. Chapters/topics that are removed from the syllabus will be given at the Board’s website wwwm bsenagaland.com. Reduction is applicable for this academic session 2020 only. For revised mark distribution unit/chapter wise, the design of the question paper subject wise along with the internal assessment areas and guidelines are also being given out to the heads of the institutions. NBSE also asked the schools/institutions that whatever activities the school does, the same must be recorded, including the internal mark of the students. All heads of institutions have been

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requested to take note and inform the concerned teachers and the students about the changes. Board also notified that every school should continue to guide and help the students in every possible way and encouraged to keep in touch with their textbooks. Homeworks, assignments and projects which can be done at home should be given out at regular intervals. There should be regular assessment/ test to check on the students learning outcome. ANHTU Dimapur unit informs: All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union (ANHTU) Dimapur unit has informed that 26th District Level Hindi Diwas celebration scheduled to be held on September 14 at Rashtra Bhasha Hindi Shiksha Kendra, Chekiye Dimapur has been postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. NTUCT inducts new team: Naga Tribal Union Chumukedima Town (NTUCT) has inducted new office bearers for the tenure 2020-2023 led by Lhousito Khri as president and Longshi Kikon as general secretary along with five other members and one advisor.

to bail out the alleged criminal and let the law take its own course unhindered. DAYO expressed sympathy with the victim and pray that she quickly recovers from her mental and physical trauma. NNF Mon unit: Nagaland NGOs Forum (NNF) Mon unit in a condemnation by president, Hamkai Arolim and general secretary, Heatwang M expressed utmost intolerance at the inhuman act and that “such act of molestation, rape or any abuse on minor” will not be tolerated in society. It also urged every right thinking citizen to condemn such shameful act. NNF shared its sympathy with the victim and her family and requested concerned government agencies to properly rehabilitate the victim to assuage the mental trauma. It also demanded concerned authority to thoroughly investigate and award befitting punishment to the accused. ASTD: Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD) in a condemnation by president, L. Wati Jamir and

CTC on ban of import, sale of dog meat DIMAPUR: Chumukedima Town Council (CTC) informed that the state government has imposed ban on import and sale of dog meat within the state in consonance with the provision of Food Safety and Standard and Regulation Act. In an order, SDO (C) and CTC administrator, Thejavizo Nakhro informed that commercial transport and trading of dogs and dog markers; commercial sale of dog meat in the markets and dine in restaurants have been banned with immediate effect. CTC warned that any individual found violating the order shall be liable for prosecution under Section 428 and 429 of IPC 1860 and Section 11 and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1860 and or any such provisions of law as may be applicable.

general secretary, K. Mar Lemtur stated that, such act of barbarism as “the inhuman act by an elderly man” cannot be tolerated in modern society. ASTD urged all right thinking citizens to condemn such “satanic deeds.” It further stated that it would take “its own course of action as per Ao Naga customary law and usage in due course of time against the accused for callously demeaning the image and integrity of Ao community in Dimapur.” Union urged the law enforcing authority to initiate thorough investigation and upon being proved guilty to be

awarded benefitting punishment to accused as per the provision of law. It also expressed its solidarity and sympathy to the victim and her family. CSUD: Chang Students’ Union Dimapur (CSUD) in a condemnation by president, L. Stephen and general secretary, C. Auchingsonla stated that unless the accused is punished justice will not be served and no life of a girl was safe in a society like this. Union urged upon the concerned law enforcing agency to give befitting punishment to the accused according to the rule of the law.

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Policy virus and economy

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any independent economists had months back, predicted that India’s economy will worsen but instead, the government chose to describe them as “doomsayers”. On August 31,2020 the government’s own National Statistical Office proved the “doomsayers” right when it disclosed that the economy has contracted by 23.9% in the first quarter of the 2020-2021 fiscal year, which ended in June, compared with the same quarter the previous year. A contraction of 23.9 per cent simply means that the total value of all goods and services fell by that proportion as compared the same three-month period last year. That’s the worst performance since the government began publishing quarterly gross domestic product figures in 1996. India has never recorded a drop in real GDP growth since 1979. There have been four ‘negative growth’ periods in India since Independence: late 1950s, 1965 (-2.6 percent), 1972 (-0.5 percent) and 1979 (-5.23 percent). COVID-19 could well push India into full-blown recession for the first time in 40 years into an L-shaped scenario. It is also the worst decline among the world’s major economies releasing GDP figures for that same quarter, according to data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Even before coronavirus pandemic, India’s economy was slowing down with GDP growth at 4.2% despite the government’s hoopla that the economy will bounce back with a bang to propel India towards achieving a $ 5 trillion economy or Rs. 37,51,93,25,00,00,000 economy. In 2016, the government took 85% of paper money out of circulation as part of a demonetization policy that aimed to tamp corruption but also hurt small, cash-run businesses. The following year, a new goods and services tax scheme aimed to simplify the tax code but also hurt big manufacturers. Last year, unemployment hit a four-decade high. In late March, with cases of COVID-19 still low in India, the government announced the biggest lockdown in the world. Lakhs of impoverished laborers were stranded in urban centers and industrial zones with little to eat. The government scrambled to open shelters and food distribution centers for them, but not before dozens starved to death on roadsides. In May, the government began to ease lockdown restrictions and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs.20 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package, with aid earmarked for the poor. Despite this, manufacturing and consumer spending haven’t recovered enough. Unable to check the economic downslide, the union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman implied that it was due to the pandemic and an “act of God”. Reacting to this, former union finance minister and Congress leader P.C.Chidambaram asked “If the pandemic is an Act of God’, how do we describe the mismanagement of the economy during 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20. Before the pandemic struck India?” He maintained that even before the pandemic, India had eight quarters of declining growth which had nothing to do with the pandemic but with the policies of the Modi government. He said the corona only added to the problem. Further, economists warned that in the absence of increased government expenditure, which doesn’t appear to be on the horizon, further contractions could be on the cards in the upcoming quarters. If India records a contraction in the current quarter, it would have officially entered into a recession (defined as two consecutive quarters of contraction). The scenario should make the government realise that it is not corona but its policies and so it’s inevitable to go back to the drawing board.

DailyDevotion Destined To Be Holy …it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” —1 Peter 1:16 We must continually remind ourselves of the purpose of life. We are not destined to happiness, nor to health, but to holiness. Today we have far too many desires and interests, and our lives are being consumed and wasted by them. Many of them may be right, noble, and good, and may later be fulfilled, but in the meantime God must cause their importance to us to decrease. The only thing that truly matters is whether a person will accept the God who will make him holy. At all costs, a person must have the right relationship with God. Do I believe I need to be holy? Do I believe that God can come into me and make me holy? If through your preaching you convince me that I am unholy, I then resent your preaching. The preaching of the gospel awakens an intense resentment because it is designed to reveal my unholiness, but it also awakens an intense yearning and desire within me. God has only one intended destiny for mankind— holiness. His only goal is to produce saints. God is not some eternal blessing-machine for people to use, and He did not come to save us out of pity— He came to save us because He created us to be holy. Atonement through the Cross of Christ means that God can put me back into perfect oneness with Himself through the death of Jesus Christ, without a trace of anything coming between us any longer. Never tolerate, because of sympathy for yourself or for others, any practice that is not in keeping with a holy God. Holiness means absolute purity of your walk before God, the words coming from your mouth, and every thought in your mind— placing every detail of your life under the scrutiny of God Himself. Holiness is not simply what God gives me, but what God has given me that is being exhibited in my life.

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Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change. ~ Confucius

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The new normal: Cultivating a COVID-19 lifestyle in tribal context

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he coronavirus pandemic has changed all known ideas and definitions of reality. Every day we learn something new and introduce it to our ‘new normal’ routine. While everyone is hoping and praying for the coronavirus pandemic to leave soon and normalcy to return in everyday lives. Many have not yet realised that things won’t go back to normal anytime soon. As long as the world has found a cure or a vaccine for covid-19 we may have to adjust to a new normal, meaning a new way of living and going about our lives and with other people. I would like to bring out some New Normal in our context. Death of the Handshake: Shaking hands is standard in almost all areas of human endeavour in western culture which tribal people also adopted in their social life. We shake hands to say hello, goodbye, congratulations, to demonstrate respect, loyalty, trust, cooperation and to signal our confidence and character of strangers, acquaintance, friends

and even foes. Before the advent of Christianity or British rule in Naga hills, handshake was not known among the tribals but later on the tribals learnt the habit of handshake from other culture. Shaking hands with strangers or acquaintances would show that they were not reaching for their swords. The up and down movement would then shake free any weapons hidden up a sleeve. But could the handshake of the past be the same to post Covid-19? Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House pandemic taskforce have pondered that ‘t’s time the handshake be squeezed out in favour of reducing the transmission of viruses and bacteria.’ After all many of us don’t generally practise proper hygiene, the one innocent handshake may infect the disease. Through the years, shaking hands has become the universal gesture for greeting; unfortunately, even these simple gesture can lead to possible contamination. To convey our emotion without the risk of infection here are few new normal alterna-

tives to handshake such as Namaste, age-old gesture in India, join our hands together in front of our body and bow our head a little. Wave, waving seems simple enough and convey a casual greeting for friends without touching involved. Hand on Heart, a sign of respect as well as greeting, this gesture only requires you to place your hand on your heart and bow your head. Etc. There are plenty of options to greet someone better than the handshake and it’s a challenge to cultivate the new normal. Masks are here to stay: Masks were initially derived from the western hip-hop and thug culture in the black community. To cover up their faces from CCTV cameras when they were committing crimes, that’s how the wearing of masks started in the west which followed into hip-hop. Long before the coronavirus pandemic took its tool on the world, mask became a part of fashion but now it has become a protective measure upon us. People have just started to wear mask because it is

The need to make collective effort to defeat COVID-19

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the most effective way to prevent the spread of the outbreak. To the tribal if anybody closes his/her mouth while talking, passing by, or socializing it was considered as something abomination or disgusting or unmannered. But today if anybody don’t wear masks on the markets, streets, social gatherings etc they are considered as abomination or uncultured. Now we know that it is the best protection we have and that we all need to wear a mask to reduce spreading of diseases. Wearing masks have become a new normal for all. Hygienic Hand wash: Never before have so many of us been so attentive to the cleanliness of our hands. Often tribal people washed our hands when they are dirty or for meals but today hand washing has been a focus under covid-19. Washing our hands even when they are not dirty and sanitising often has become the new normal to prevention from diseases and live hygienic life. Lesser Visitation: The tradition of visiting

friends and relatives were very common and good old tradition among the tribals that brings closeness, love and affection. Visiting each other help us to know and care for each other. It helps us to build stronger and better relationship and concern for one other. But unlimited visitation or visiting while they are busy would rather bring annoying or irritation to others. Therefore limited visitation is very important. The present covid-19 pandemic, has enforced us no visitation or less visitation and this is going to be a new normal in our social life. It will become dying tradition or forgotten tradition because the lesser you visit, the safer you are today. Lesser visitation is not only safety measure for us but it also gives more quality time with our family that build better relationship. Lesser visitation and quality time with family will be the new normal. Social Distancing: Social distancing which everyone is practising to curb the spread of the virus, will be the new normal in times to come. Social closeness

or public gathering has become a great threat to the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. The government have ordered that we should maintain social distance or should not gather more numbers. It’s a great challenge for the tribal that most tribal community regularly organize large traditional gathering to mark special events or festivals. In the post covid-19 such gathering or celebration will be limited with fewer numbers. There will be lesser number in wedding, funeral and other social gathering as new normal. Everyone should make social distancing a part of their lives, even when the pandemic ends. In conclusion, with no vaccine and no cure on hand, what is the solution to the problem are we facing? We have one solution that is ‘Prevention is better than Cure.’ Nothing prevents the covid infection. In this endeavour we all need to now develop and cultivate what I call a Covid Lifestyle and make it our New Normal. S.Wati, Discipleship Bible College

Anti-social, digital divide and government plan for COVID-19

t is very sad and alarming that Covid- the infected until they test negative etc are 19 is taking its heavy toll and we don’t said to be the only means to avoid infection know how many more will be suc- and its spread, we have to conscientiously cumbing to the deadly novel virus with do our part. n today’s world, where students living in the remote having an access to a comwhose real nature we are still not fully With the projected infection of the deadly Corona virus areas where there is no puter are much more slimacquainted. It has caused untold fear, pain about 50% of the population of India by has grown and escalated proper network connectiv- mer, let alone a smartphone. and discomfort all over the globe. Today, December 2020, there is no way that all in all corners of the world, ity and accessibility. We are At a time when even food it has reached this farthest corner of the the infected can be treated in hospitals or planet, where it usually takes much longer health care centres. The only relief being to save public during these yet to see its benefits. Shri. has become very difficult to time to reach for anything that happens in that 90% of the infected will be mild and dire times, the government Tableland Lyngwa, District come by, how can parents other parts of the world. Few months ago, that they will not even know they have been is required to provide well Commissioner, Meghalaya, afford to buy smartphones we used to hear of the horror of deaths infected, which implies, if tested they will established hospitals with West Khasi Hills said that or modern technologies making rapid progress in Italy, France, UK, be positive. It’s going to be a paradoxical appropriate facilities and according to government’s such as a computer? Will USA, Brazil; then it slowly reached India situation as for the majority of the people care. Along with the medical 2018 data, internet connec- free distribution of pen drive and now the horror of death and suffer- it’s going to be like normal time, but for assistance, the government is tivity has only reached about help students who do not ing has come to this part of the land. It the minority it’s going to be a volatile time. also required to implement 35 percent of the population have access to computer? The negative implicaall began with the returning of thousands It will call for mature understanding and safety measures. The public in the North Eastern States of state natives who had been stranded in discipline among the people to observe must adhere the SOP not and around 8600 villages tions caused by Covid-19 other parts of India and the world. It began the simple rules. The recent prediction by only for ones safety but also still do not have access to are going to be immensely with the detection of one or two, then it the WHO, that it may take only two years community. I would like to the internet. Online classes heavy to bear by Governreached a hundred, rose to hundreds, to get over with the pandemic, comes as highlight two challenges are still not a possibility in ment alone. We need to fight touched the first thousand mark and then both a relief as well as alarming warning. ahead of us: Anti-social many remote areas. Even against corruption in various rise to several thousands. The terrifying In a way, a problem, which will take only menace and digital divide in district headquarter areas levels. The churches and civil thing about the viral infection is that num- two years to come to its solution, can be between the rich-poor and like Mokokchung, internet societies also need to work bers of cases do not merely increase but said to be not an extremely big one; yet, urban-rural. Government connection is extremely shoulder to shoulder to help multiply. It’s scary to speculate how many if we try to properly digest the implication must announce its strategic poor. Private operators are the needy and poor students. are going to get the infection, which could and ramification of the situation, certain long term plans to address not interested in investing in We can win this war if we be anything from mild to lethal. Its nature questions arise in our minds. We have to the issues. remote places because their stand united. We can work of spread also is somewhat enigmatic as it speculate or try to imagine as to how many According to the Na- rate of return is not that together with Government is said to be not airborne, yet it can remain souls could be lost during the brief two galand Covid-19 high powlike the Shillong All Faiths in the air for hours and that wearing of years’ time in which we will be tussling ered committee, due to the much. No profit, no service. Forum to address anti-social, The main service provider mask is essential. Moving around without with the virus before its final vanquish. inflictions caused by co- is BSNL, but they are un- corruption, through differfacemask seems very risky and dangerous. It seems increasingly imperative for rona virus, 15,699 registered If the virus can be floating in the air, then each and everybody to be aware of and re- Naga youths (many which able to cover the remote ar- ent innovative programs, there is the possibility of the environment ligiously observe the extremely essential but are unregistered) working eas; the towers are installed and help students who are but the link is erratic. WE facing distress in life. Let becoming increasingly contaminated with simple practices like wearing of facemasks/ in different regions have cannot have online classes us remember the words of the rise of infected cases. The WHO has covers, frequent washing of hands, use of been regularly updating their information sanitizer, maintenance of social distancing returned back home and without uninterrupted inter- Mahatma Gandhi; “A rose from one thing to another. An old word – of two meters that have actually become hence, providing jobs to net connection and power. does not need to preach. The quarantine -- became very popular all of very popular but seem still neglected. these many unemployed Students in Tsuruhu village fragrance is its own sermon.” a sudden. People who are suspected of Recklessness and carelessness in observ- youths have now become a in Nagaland have taken their Covid-19 has given an opporhaving come into close contact with the in- ing these simple things are going to have bigger problem than the on- online exams inside a dense tunity to us to become like fected are compulsorily kept in quarantine far-reaching consequences, which could going pandemic. If adequate forest for the past two weeks. a rose that emits fragrance, or isolation for at least 14 days and even mean deaths of so many people. While jobs are not provided, there It is the only area in the en- a light that enlightens oth28 days if the testing facility is not avail- we are awaiting the arrival of the covid will be more anti-social men- tire village that receives net- ers; salt that prevents from able. However, if testing is done and they vaccine, we need to be extremely careful ace like day-light robbery, work connectivity. Online being corrupted adds taste. are found negative, they are discharged or not to get infected as well as not to infect armed gang groups, com- education is thus creating a We needs a paradigm shift allowed to gradually mingle with people, others. Strict observance of the simple mercial sex, illegal taxation, very serious digital divide from institution centered to yet the simple thing like wearing facemask practices, according to experts, is going to and many illegal businesses between urban-rural and people centered initiative. and other requirements are to be strictly protect ourselves as well as others. Medical will flourish. We are already rich-poor community. The It is our duty to support observed as slight negligence can have dire experts also maintain that strict observance experiencing such anti-social reality of having all school people in time of despair and consequences. and maintenance of the simple things are activities. The government, going children to attend on- crisis. Ratan Tata’s words is Due to one or other reasons, today we going to do bigger magic than blocking of and also churches and civil relevant when he said that are in a tight and somewhat unanticipated roads or fencing of areas. However, the societies, need to critically line classes is much harsher for the year 2020 one must than we perceive. There are kind of disastrous situation. If the infected efforts and endeavour to combat the virus think and come up with a not lament over the loss of cases continue to rise incessantly, there will is going to be collective and concerted. We practical solution to relive countless number of families wealth, but rather having be overwhelming pressure on the capacity have to remember that even if some try to our despairing youths who without the means to buy the ability to save one’s life of accommodation, testing, medication of observe strict discipline, if some others are have returned home, and a single smartphone. To would be a much greater the infected. With the worsening of the reckless, the situation will still be danger- are now jobless. The burden provide each child with the achievement. Together we situation, instead of indulging in blame- ous. There seems to be the need to launch inflicting upon our land due access to a smartphone is win, divided we fall. beyond imaginable for many game, we need to co-operate with mutual mass awareness campaigns to make one to this would be far greater compassion and understanding. We need to and all fully understand the importance of than we realize. Let us re- families. The chances of L. Yapang Mollier (Impur) listen to the advice of medical experts and observing the simple things that according member that without work, strictly follow the prescribed protocols that to experts and WHO are the best means there is no inflow of money, are essential for the prevention and cure of prevention from infection. and this is turn would lead of the infection. Slightest negligence and There is also the need to acknowledge to stealing and even comrecklessness on the part of anyone of us is and appreciate the untiring efforts made mitting serious crimes such going to cause unwarranted misfortune and by the frontier Covid warriors who risk as murder. What are the hardship. Quarantine centres, Covid care their lives in the fight against the wily strategic long term plans of centres and hospitals are now overburdened monster. If it were not for our doctors, and overcrowded, which is likely to lead nurses, health workers, law enforcing the Government for future to more casualties and deterioration of agents, volunteers, the situation could have young Nagas? Another problem is the health of the infected. In such time of turned more serious and uglier. We need growing digital divide in Sir, crisis, the frontier warriors must be going to thank our leaders and representatives Mysteries revolving around Sushant Singh Rajput’s the society. With the dithrough an extremely gruelling time. This too who have been racking their minds to death have been constantly playing on TV. Every night, rectives provided by the is high time for collective effort to put a formulate ways and means to effectively my mom and dad who are in their late 60s wait for the 10 halt to the rapid rise of positive cases. We combat the dreaded virus of the century. Director of School Educa- o’clock debate on Republic TV. Most Naga families are tion, free lessons are being all need to contribute our mite to avoid Our print and electronic media have also preoccupied with the case and some of them even host the crisis from becoming insurmountable been contributing much in collecting and telecasted through various watch parties with neighbours like a bunch of Sherlocks and total human disaster. Hence, the disseminating valuable information to the video channels such as You and Watsons. We do not know the final verdict on SSR’s Tube, Facebook and Jio TV. responsibility and accountability lie with people. Even as the virus intensifies its aseveryone. Since simple things like wearing sault, there is an increasing need to wage Along with this, Nagaland death case, but I for one know that I will cherish the getface covers, frequent washing of hands a collective and concerted war against this Government has provided together and the late night tea and snacks coupled with free pen drives to students death theories. and use of sanitizer, strict maintenance of mild looking deceptive slayer. Sama Nochet, Industrial Colony, Dimapur of classes 5 – 12 to aid the social distancing, remaining in isolation by Khelsoril Wanbe 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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critical meet. Sources also said that on his visit to Russia, Rajnath Singh will hold bilateral talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoygu.

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attended by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat, the three service chiefs and the Director General of Military Operations. The meeting was held ahead of Rajnath Singh’s visit to Russia Wednesday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ meet on 3 September. Chinese defence minister Wei

Fenghe will also take part in the SCO meet, but government sources said no bilateral meeting is scheduled. The security review meeting was important since Rajnath Singh will only be back in the country on 5 September. Sources said the DGMO gave a detailed briefing on the situation in Ladakh, and possible scenarios were also discussed at the meeting. “Necessary directions have been given to

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(From p-1) In the final accord, he said all stakeholders would be included and their views consulted. NSCN (I-M) chairman further stated that he would “stand and go as per the voice of all the Naga people.” Leaders conveyed to Tuccu that during crucial phase of Naga peace talks, there was a need to have a common united voice to be prepared for an honourable solution in consonance with the unique political history and identity of the Nagas. They also reportedly expressed the view that there was a strong desire and aspirations of all Nagas and even government of India for early peaceful solution to usher in peace and development in the region. The leaders reiterated that they would continue to actively participate to facilitate the peace process and “highly appreciated” the views of NSCN (I-M) chairman and endorsed the need for a collective effort for permanent peace in all Naga inhabited areas.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 1 (AGENCIES): In a sharp response to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s “Act of God” comment on the impact of coronavirus on the economy, Congress leader P Chidambaram said today: “Don’t blame God for a man-made disaster.” The former Finance Minister, in an interview to NDTV a day after a 24 per cent drop in the GDP signaled India’s worst economic contraction on record, also called the government’s relief package “a joke”. “Don’t blame god. In fact you should thank god. God has blessed the farmers of the country. The pandemic is a natural disaster. But you are compounding the pandemic, a natural disaster, with a man-made disaster,” Mr Chidambaram said, asked what he would advise Nirmala Sitharaman, from one Finance Minister to another. Nirmala Sitharaman was attacked by critics after she blamed the pandemic during a QandA on the states’ demand for compen-

NEW DELHI, SEP 1 (PTI): An alleged sex racket running under the cover of a spa centre was busted in west Delhi’s Tilak Nagar area, the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) said on Tuesday. A senior police officer said, “We have registered a case at Hari Nagar police station and investigation is underway.” The DCW said it received a complaint on its 181 helpline from an unidentified man who in-

formed the commission that several spas were running even during the coronavirus pandemic. The complainant also informed that these centres were indulging in illegal prostitution activities. The DCW team visited the location along with the police and entered a spa. They found several customers at the centre. Used condoms were also recovered from the centre in large numbers, the commission said.

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DIMAPUR, SEP 1 (NPN): Shamator Town Students’ Union (STSU) has appealed to the state government to revoke the transfer order of Sub-Divisional Education Officer (SDEO) Shamator and retain him for the welfare of student community. In a representation addressed to the principal secretary school education, STSU president Dopong and general secretary To-

sation due to GST losses: “This year we are facing an extraordinary situation. We are facing an Act of God where we may even see a contraction.” Mr Chidambaram questioned Chief Economic Adviser KV Subramanian’s claim after the shock GDP data that the country had suffered due to the lockdown and would see a better performance in the coming quarters on the back of a “V-shaped recovery” in various sectors. “I don’t know if anyone takes the Chief Economic Adviser seriously. When is the last time he had a conversation with the Prime Minister? He has

ship, STSU said the student community was relieved as Bahuddin Ahmed took charge of SDEO Shamator on June 5, 2020, who, the union said had since then been performing his duty with “utmost devotion and sincerity. However, the union expressed shock and anguish that he has been transferred out of Shamator without any reliever.

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The Aphuyemi Sumi Kuqhakulu Kohima (ASKK) with immense pride and with great joy congratulates:1. Er. Kasho Chishi on being promoted to the post of Superintending Engineer (Generation) Power Department, Govt. of Nagaland. 2. Er. Nitovi A. Wotsa on being promoted to the post of Superintending Engineer (E) Power Department, Govt. of Nagaland. The Kuqhakulu further wishes them success in all future endeavors. (NGUKATO K. TSUIPU) (CALEB SWU) President, ASKK General Secretary, ASKK

shikhiung pointed out that SDEO office Shamator was without regular SDEO since last year and was taken charge by SDEO Noklak till the beginning of June 2020. Absence of regular SDEO, the union said created a lot of inconveniences not only to the SDEO staff, but also to more than 50 schools under SDEO Shamator. After prolong hard-

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been predicting V-shaped recovery for months. Then he saw green shoots when the Finance Minister said it. Where are the green shoots,” Mr Chidambaram wondered. According to the senior Congress leader, every data point that Mr Subramanian relied on had been refuted by the report of the Reserve Bank of India. Mr Chidambaram’s prescription for economic recovery was that the government should either borrow heavily or monetize deficit (in common parlance, he said, print money to cover part of the deficit, which is part of the government’s sovereign right). “This is the time to borrow, spend, boost demand, put money in the hands of the poor so that consumption increases,” said the former minister. When it was pointed out that the government did come up with the “Aatma Nirbhar package” during the pandemic, based on PM Modi’s motto of a self-reliant economy, Mr Chidambaram shotback: “It is a joke.”

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concluded between the two countries to ensure peace and tranquility on the border. Such actions are also in complete disregard to the understandings reached between the two Foreign Ministers as also the Special Representatives,” the ministry said. The action came hours before the Chinese Embassy in Delhi, in its strongest statement so far, said ‘’India’s move has grossly violated China’s territorial sovereignty, seriously violated relevant agreements, protocols and important consensus reached between the two countries.’’ Earlier today, sources said the army has taken has effective military control of the entire disputed area till India’s perception of the Line of Actual Control in the region.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 1 (AGENCIES): The Government of India Tuesday took a comprehensive security review of the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), especially the developments in eastern Ladakh, where its troops outflanked the Chinese a few days ago and now dominate the entire southern bank of Pangong Tso. The review meeting was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and

Chinese troops were engaged in provocative action again in the south bank area of Ladakh’s Pangong Lake yesterday, but India was able to prevent these attempts, the government said two days after a similar attempt in the same area. “Yesterday, on 31st August, even as the ground commanders of the two sides were in discussions to de-escalate the situation, the Chinese troops again engaged in provocative action,” the foreign ministry said. “Due to the timely defensive action, the Indian side was able to prevent these attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo”. “The actions and behavior of the Chinese side since earlier this year along the LAC has been in clear violation of the bilateral agreements and protocols

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NEW DELHI, SEP 1 (PTI): The Joint Entrance Exam (JEE)-Mains for admission to engineering colleges began on Tuesday amid stringent precautions and social distancing measures in view of COVID-19 pandemic. Staggered entry and exit for candidates, sanitisers at the gate, distribution of masks and maintaining social distancing as candidates queued up, were among the scenes witnessed at the exam centres across the country. The exam which has been postponed twice in view of COVID-19 pandemic is scheduled from September 1 to 6. “Hand sanitisers are being made available at the entrance of the examination centre and inside the exam hall at all times. The usual process of checking the admit cards of candidates has been replaced with barcode readers, which have been made available to the examination centre authorities,” said an official of the National Testing Agency (NTA). “While all the candidates are asked to go to the exam centres with masks and sanitisers, once they enter the centre, they have

Students undergo thermal scanning outside an examination center as they arrive to appear in the JEE Main-2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic, in Jabalpur, Sept. 1. (PTI)

to use the masks provided by the examination authority. Each candidate will be offered a 3-ply mask at the time of entry and expected to wear the same during the examination in order to avoid any form of unfair means at the time of examination,” the official added. The first shift of the exam began at 9.30 am while the second shift will begin from 2.30 pm. “Before the start of each exam shift and after the last shift ends, all seats will be thoroughly sanitised and the work stations and keyboards will be disinfected,” the NTA official said.

Over 9 lakh candidates have registered for the JEEMains exam for admission to engineering courses in IITs, NITs and Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). Increasing the number of examination centres, alternate seating plans, fewer candidates per room and staggered entry and exit are among the steps the National Testing Agency has taken for safely conducting the crucial exam. While the governments of Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have assured students that they will provide transportation to

candidates, a group of IIT alumni and students have also launched a portal to provide transport facilities to exam centres for the candidates in need. There has been a growing chorus for postponing JEE-Mains and medical entrance exam NEET amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases. The Supreme Court had earlier dismissed a plea seeking postponement of the two exams amid a spurt in the number of COVID19 cases, saying a “precious year” of students cannot be wasted and life has to go on.

Ne w D elhi , Sep 1 (PTI): Amid a political slugfest over the Facebook issue, a parliamentary panel will meet on Wednesday to discuss alleged misuse of the social media platform. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology, headed by senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, has summoned representatives of Facebook and will hear their views “on the subject of safeguarding citizens’ rights and prevention of misuse of social/online news media platforms including special emphasis on women security in the digital space,” according to the agenda of the meeting. It has also called representatives of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on the same issue. The meeting of the panel was adjourned on Tuesday in view of the national mourning due to the demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee. Its agenda for the day was suspension of internet services in several parts of the country. However, panel members were intended to discuss the suspension of internet services in J&K, a source said.

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Problematic when FB employees abuse PM: IT Min Prasad writes to Zuckerberg NEW DELHI, SEP 1 (AGENCIES): In the middle of a huge controversy over reports alleging a Facebook executive was biased towards members of the ruling BJP, the government has written to Mark Zuckerberg alleging quite the opposite. Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, in a sharp letter to the Facebook founder, alleged that employees of the social media giant “are on record abusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior cabinet ministers” while still working in Facebook India and managing important positions. However, he said, there were attempts through “selective leaks” to portray a different reality. The “interference in India’s political process through gossip, whispers and innuendo is condemnable. This collusion of Facebook with the international media is giving free run to malevolent vested interests to cast aspersions on the democratic process of our great democracy,” he wrote. The IT minister wrote he had been told that in the run-up to the 2019 election, “there was a concerted effort

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Maintaining that the matter can’t delay any further, the Bench posted it for further hearing on Wednesday. “Mr. Mehta, this Bench is not scheduled to sit tomorrow. We will sit tomorrow only to hear this case,” the court said. Announced by RBI in March for three months, the loan moratorium is a legal authorization to debtors to postpone payment of EMIs. it was extended to six months till August 31, 2020. The RBI and Centre maintained that a complete interest waiver was not possible as banks too had to pay interest to depositors.

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process of identifying the distressed sectors to vary benefits as per the impact of hit they have taken,” he said. “Please let the Centre, RBI and Bankers Association put their heads together,” Mehta said. Noting that the economy has contracted by 23 per cent due to COVID19, he said several steps had been taken for stressed sectors. The top court -- which is seized of petitions demanding waiver of interest, or waiver of interest on interest on the suspended EMIs during moratorium -had earlier commented that there was no point in charging interest on interest.

by the Facebook India management to not just delete pages or substantially reduce their reach but also offer no recourse or right of appeal to affected people who are supportive of the right-ofcentre ideology”. Prasad wrote citing “credible media reports” that the Facebook India team, right from the managing director to other senior officials, “is dominated by people who belong to a particular political belief ”. He added that “people from this political predisposition have been overwhelmingly defeated in successive free and fair elections.” The minister’s allegations have emerged at a time opposition parties, especially the Congress, have seized on US media articles suggesting Face-

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NEW DELHI, SEP 1 (AGENCIES): Amid uncertainty over loan repayment moratorium scheme that ended on August 31, the Centre and RBI told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that it was capable of being extended by two years in view of COVID-19 pandemic. However, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a three-judge Bench led by Justice Ashok Bhushan that a formal decision was yet to be taken. On behalf of the Centre and RBI, Mehta said that a fresh affidavit has been filed in the top court on the issue. “We are in the

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TOKYO, SEP 1 (AP): With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announcing his plans to step down due to health reasons, members of his ruling party are furiously maneuvering ahead of an internal vote that will ultimately decide his successor. Executives of Abe’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party met Tuesday and decided that the September 14 vote for party leader — and with it almost assuredly prime minister — will be limited to lawmakers and not broader members of the party. Some younger lawmakers had called for the latter to be included in order to make the process more open and democratic. Whoever is chosen will fill in for the rest of Abe’s term, until September 2021. The next prime minister will face a number of challenges, including the ongoing fight against COVID19, managing the Tokyo Olympics that has been post-

poned to next summer, setting Japan’s security policy in the face of an increasingly assertive China, and dealing with the results are of the presidential election in the US, Japan’s key ally. Here are the three candidates, who have either announced their intention to run or are expected to do so: Yo s h i h i d e S u g a : Japan’s top government spokesman and Abe’s longtime right-hand man, the 71year-old Suga has emerged as the favorite among ruling party heavyweights. Suga has been pegged by the party secretary general as the best caretaker who can ensure the continuation of Abe’s policies. The son of a farmer in the northern prefecture of Akita, Suga is a self-made politician, rare in Japan’s largely hereditary world of politics. As chief cabinet secretary, Suga is a policy coordinator and advisor to Abe.

He is also the public face of Abe’s government, doing twice-daily televised media briefings. He’s become known as “Uncle Reiwa” after he was tasked with unveiling the new imperial era name for Emperor Naruhito last year. Suga has been a loyal supporter of Abe since his first stint as prime minister from 2006-2007 and helped his return to power in 2012. Suga had previously denied that he would run, but on Monday simply told reporters he would not comment. Fumio Kishida: Abe’s foreign minister from 20122017, the 63-year-old Kishida had once been considered the party’s preferred choice to become the next prime minister. His status has slipped, however, after he was seen as fumbling some of the party’s response to the coronavirus in his role as policy chief. In formally announcing his candidacy Tuesday, Kishida

said he would be a leader who listens to the voices of the people — something Abe has been criticized for not doing enough. A low-key lawmaker from Hiroshima with somewhat dovish stance on security issues, he has been less supportive of Abe’s longtime push to rewrite Japan’s war-renouncing Constitution. Kishida struck a 2015 settlement with South Korea on “comfort women,” victims of Japan’s wartime sexual abuse. Kishida in 2017 helped arrange thenPresident Barack Obama’s visit to Hiroshima, a first for a serving American leader. Shigeru Ishiba: A former defense minister seen as Abe’s archrival within the party, the 63-year-old Ishiba is the public’s favorite for the next prime minister in media surveys. Ishiba’s vocal criticism of Abe, however, has hurt his popularity among ruling party lawmakers. Ishiba has criticised Abe’s rule as autocratic and raised concerns about growing poverty. A soft-spoken bankerturned-politician, Ishiba is known as a defense hawk and says Japan should have stronger military capability within the current constitutional limitations.

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I inherited him: Trump says of Anthony Fauci

Washington, Sep 1 (IANS): US President Donald Trump has questioned the value of Anthony Fauci to the White House coronavirus task force, saying that he “inherited” the country’s top infectious disease expert, the media reported. “I disagree with a lot of what he said,” The Hill news website quoted Trump saying in a Fox News interview on Monday when asked if he would put Fauci “front and centre” in the pandemic response if he could do it again. “I get along with him, but every once in a while, he’ll come up with one that I say, ‘Where did that

come from?’. “I inherited him. He was here. He was part of this huge piece of machine,” the President added. Trump has repeatedly undermined and criticized Fauci, Director of the US National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Last month, he retweeted a message that said Fauci “has misled the American public on many issues, but in particular, on dismissing #hydroxychloroquine and calling Remdesivir the new gold standard”. He also has said that Fauci is a nice man but has “made a lot of mistakes”.

Pranab’s death huge loss for Sino-India friendship: China

Beijing, Sept 1 (PTI): China on Tuesday paid rich tributes to former president Pranab Mukherjee, saying he was a veteran statesman and his death is a huge loss for India-China friendship. “Former President Mukherjee was a veteran statesman of India. In his 50 years in politics, he made positive contributions to China-India relations,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told a media briefing here, replying to a question. Referring to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to India in 2014 and his meeting with Mukherjee, she said after the meeting the two countries issued a joint statement on building closer development partnership.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

Joint Village Councils appreciates S. Kiusumew Yimchunger for clearing road blocked

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY In Loving Memory of

Late M. Repala Jamir

September 2, 2019 It's been a year since you left us and your absence has created a void that can never be filled. It is said that wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories, so we weave your memory in the fabric of our everyday lives. We shall strive to keep the legacy of your enduring and selfless love forever alive and treasured. Loving Husband and Family Members DP-3498

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the bereaved family members of Lt. Mr. Kikhevi Kiba would like to convey our sincerest gratitude to all who stood by us through prayers, physically and financially at the demise of our beloved on 28th August 2020. Nevertheless, we would like to convey our special thanks to : Late KIKHEVI KIBA 1. 5 Churches & G.B of V.K. Born in : 1934 Town Died on : 28/08/2020 2. G.H.S Union V.K. Town 3. Kibami Union V.K. Area 4. Churches and G.B of Littami New Village 5. Littami New Welfare Society, Dimapur 6. Littami Kuqhakulu Dimapur 7. V.K. Area 8. Mr. & Mrs. Vikaho Inazhe 9. Family, friends and well-wishers. We deeply regret our inability to thank everyone of you individually, but it is our prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. DP-3689

Loving wife, children, grandchildren and family members

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved

Late Imnuklola Jamitsür (Ungma) Died : 02/09/2019

The Joint Village Council comprising of three villages Moya, Kiuro and Amikioro express sincere gratitude and appreciation to Shri. S. Kiusumew Yimchunger former president Public Forum Pungro SubDivision 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 works and aspects for the common lucrative of the society at large. The Joint Village Council stated that, the major landslide occurred between New Vongti to Moya village were cleared on 25th and 26th Aug 2020 under the initiative of Shri. S. Kiusumew Yimchunger, which is the main lifeline of Pungro sub-division in general and Molongmika Range in particular, where the major landslide have cut-off which was triggered by the incessant rain and thereby blocked the road in the area. This very particular road also connected and covers the 24 MW Likimro Hydel Electric Project ( LHEP), which is consolidating for transmitting more power frequently in the state and also connected the Mimi International Trade Centre bordering Myanmar. His immense contributions and sacrifices towards the “people’s developmental activities” would ever be cherished and remembered by the people. The Councils further wishes him all the very best and good luck in all his future endeavor in the larger interest of the common people. The Joint Village Council also express gratefulness and acknowledgement to the Administration Pungro for their timely initiative in clearing the blockade road caused by landslide due to heavy rainfall between New Vongti and Moya Village for three days from 12th to 14th Aug 2020. Their generous contributions and initiative during such juncture is a great sign of humanity service which relieved the lives of rural peoples. The Joint Villages Council further hoped that, such kind of humanitarian services would continue in the near future for the upliftment and common lucrative of the people. DP-3686

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. In our hearts you will always hold a place no one else will ever fill. Until we meet again.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Born on : 15.02.1933

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Died on : 28.08.2020 We the bereaved family members of Late Sedevipra Medoze (Ex-Pastor) would like to express our profound gratitude to every individuals, organizations, churches, relatives and well wishers for your prayer support and comforting presence during the prolonged illness until the last breath of our beloved father. We sincerely thanks to : 1. CIHSR 4th Mile (Referral Hospital) Doctors & nurses 2. Chümoukedima Village Baptist Church, Departmental. 3. Chümoukedima Village Revival Church. 4. Chümoukedima Village Council, Youth Society. 5. Gospel Team CBCC. 6. Chümoukedima Baptistpfüko Kehou Pengou Krotho. 7. Sabalie Colony Council. 8. Chümoukedima Khenu Nousi Krothopfüko. 9. Chümoukedima Medoze Khel Krothopfüko. 10. Chakhroma Baptist Theological Fellowship. 11. Baptist Church Virozouma Village. 12. NIT Nagaland both Male / Female security. 13. Christian Church Sabalie. 14. Chümoukedima Village Nagamese Fellowship. 15. Seiüruzha Colony Council. 16. XI NAP(IR) Angami Welfare. Words are inadequate to say Thank you all, but our Almighty God return an enrich blessing. With Love, Children, Grand Children & Great Grand Children

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Loving Sons, Daughter-in-laws, Granddaughter & Relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We t h e b e r e a v e d family members of Late N. Yilobemo Ngullie, 2nd NAP Battalion Alichen, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us spiritually, physically, financially and materially during his illness and untimely demise on 19 th August 2020. Your act of kindness shown to us will be forever in our hearts. We regret our inability to thank each individual but pray that Almighty God bless you all Born on : 27 Oct 1983 abundantly. Died on : 19 Aug 2020 Special thanks to : 1. LSU Delhi 2. Amos Humtsoe (President, LSU Delhi) 3. Nagaland House New Delhi 4. Lotha Christian Fellowship Delhi 5. Chumbemo M Patton 6. Aremo Murry 7. Dr. Mhonchan Kikon (St. Stephen's Hospital Delhi) 8. 2nd NAP Battalion 'D' Coy Commander and All Ranks 9. Lotha Delhi Police 10. Shri Y. Patton, Deputy (C.M) 11. Old Changsu Village Council 12. Old Changsu Union Kohima 13. Phek Town Lotha Baptist Church 14. Dimapur Changsu Union 15. Old Changsu Village 'B' Khel 16. Nagamese Christian Church Seithekema 'C' 17. Seithekema 'C' Ngullie Union 18. Seithekema 'C' Lotha Ekhung 19. Dimapur Nkonjan Changsu Yanhen Ekhung 20. Welfare Fund Society Seithekema 'C' E Khel 21. Kohima Ngullie Khumshum 22. 2nd NAP Battalion Headquater Alichen 23. Shri Y. E Ngullie, DIG Range Mokokchung 24. Wokha Town Old Changsu Union 25. Old Changsu Baptist Church DP-3690

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sports

US Open: Djokovic rolls into 2nd round Kyle Edmund, who defeated Alexander Bublik earlier in the day. Djokovic holds a 5-1 advantage in their headto-head meetings.

With the two other members of the sport’s Big Three - Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal - absent from the tournament, Djokovic

is a heavy favourite to hoist the trophy and pull within one Grand Slam title of Nadal (19) and two of Federer (20).

Pliskova, Osaka through to round 2

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

2 PSG players test positive for Covid-19 PARIS, Sep 1 (Agencies): Two Paris St Germain players have tested positive for COVID-19 and gone into quarantine, the club announced on Monday without revealing their identity. But French media said Argentine internationals Angel Di Maria and Leandro Paredes had cut short their holidays in Ibiza after contracting the novel coronavirus. “Two Paris Saint-Germain players are suspected of being infected

with COVID-19,” said a club statement. “The state of their health is very reassuring. They have already been subjected to the appropriate health protocols.” Both now face missing PSG’s belated start to the Ligue 1 season away at Racing Lens on September 10 and at home to Olympique Marseille three days later. The pair both featured for the French club in the 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League final in Lisbon on August 23.

BCCI set to spend around Rs 10 crore for Covid tests Novak Djokovic returns a shot to Damir Dzumhur during their US Open match.

NE W YO R K, S e p 1 (Agencies): Novak Djokovic got his campaign to win a fourth U.S. Open, and 18th Grand Slam title overall, off to a flying start by beating Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the second round. Djokovic broke Dzumhur’s serve for a seventh time to seal the win in the first night match on Arthur Ashe Stadium court, which, due to COVID-19, was missing the thousands of rowdy New York tennis fans that usually flock to Queens every year.

After a dominant start, Djokovic struggled in the second set and lost his temper even after closing it out. “I thought I started very well, a set and a break (up) then things got complicated,” a masked Djokovic said in courtside interview. “I lost my focus, he started missing less and he put some good variety in the game ... he came up with some good shots and it was anybody’s game midway through the second set.” In the end Dzumhur, who hails from Bosnia and

Herzegovina, had no answer to the world number one’s blistering serve and stout defence in a match that lasted just under two hours. The 28-year-old did not make it easy on himself, committing 41 unforced errors and eight double faults to fall to 0-3 lifetime against Djokovic. With the win the Serbian, who won his fourth title of the year at the Western & Southern Open on Saturday, improved to 24-0 on the season. Next up is a secondround meeting with Briton

Bio-bubble needs to be respected: Kohli

Virat Kohli

Dubai, Sep 1 (IANS): India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli has urged all teams to respect the Indian Premier League’s bio-secure bubble. Speaking on RCB’s Youtube show ‘Bold Diaries’, the 31-year-old Kohli said he didn’t exactly miss the game during the Covidforced lockdown, which brought sporting action to

a halt. “Maybe because I was going on day and night for the last 10 years...It was a revelation for me in the sense that my focus was not solely on missing the game all the time,” Kohli said. “We are all here to play cricket...The bio-bubble needs to be respected at all times for the tournament to happen eventually. We are not here to have fun

and roam around and you know say that ‘I want to hang out in Dubai’,” Kohli said. “That is not the time we are living in. Accept the phase that we are going through and understand the privilege that we have, just to be a part of the IPL. Everyone should accept that and not behave in a manner which the situation doesn’t require them to,” he said. Kohli also added that it didn’t take much time for him to find his groove. “A couple of months back you couldn’t imagine that you will have IPL firstly...When we had our practice session yesterday, I realised how long it has been. When I was heading to the practice session, I felt nervous,” he conceded. “I felt a bit jittery but things were okay. I didn’t miss the game as much as I thought I might...just carrying on with life was also important,” he said.

Karolina Pliskova

Naomi Osaka

Top seed Karolina Pliskova has reached the second round of the US Open with a clinical win over Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina. Competing as the top seed at a Grand Slam for the second time in her career, Pliskova shook off some early rust in a tricky first set before registering a confident 6-4, 6-0 victory over Kalinina in a match that lasted a little over an hour. Pliskova will now take on No. 32 seed Caroline Garcia, after the Frenchwoman defeated Jasmine Paolini of Italy 6-3, 6-2 in her opening contest. Meanwhile, Japan’s Naomi Osaka showed no signs of discomfort from the injury that forced her to miss a final on Saturday but the former U.S. Open champion had to dig deep to beat com-

patriot Misaki Doi 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 in her opener. Osaka, the 2018 champion, started strongly in the opening set as she broke Doi’s serve twice without facing a single breakpoint. But she struggled with her serve in the second and her unforced errors mounted as the 81st-ranked Doi, who lost to Osaka in their only previous meeting in 2016, levelled the match with a second break. Normal service was resumed in the decider, however, as Osaka broke her Fed Cup team mate early before sealing the win with a second break. Next up for Naomi Osaka is Camila Giorgi, who beat Alison van Uytvanck 2-6, 6-1, 7-5.

Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla Madrid, Sep 1 (Agencies): Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic has rejoined Europa League holders Sevilla on a four-year deal from Barcelona, the Liga team said on Tuesday. His departure ends a trophy-laden six-year spell at Camp Nou during which Rakitic won four league titles, four Copa del Rey trophies plus the Champions League and Club World Cup. Spanish media reports had said the 32-year-old, who had one year left on his contract, was not part of new Barca coach Ronald Koeman’s plans for next season. "Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona have reached an agreement for the transfer of midfielder Ivan Rakitic, who will return to the club for a second spell after his first spell at the club between January 2011 and June 2014," Sevilla said in a statement here

N ew Del h i , S e p 1 (PTI): The Indian cricket board has budgeted nearly Rs 10 crore for more than 20,000 COVID-19 tests to be conducted during the Indian Premier League starting September 19. While the eight franchises bore the cost of testing in India, the BCCI is picking up the tab for the RT-PCR tests which have been conducted from August 20 when the teams started landing in UAE. “We have engaged VPS Healthcare, a UAE based company to conduct the tests. While I can’t put a number, it will be more than 20,000 tests which would include everyone. Each test would cost BCCI around 200 AED (Dirham) excluding taxes,” a senior IPL of-

ficial told PTI. “So BCCI will be spending something in the tune of Rs 10 crore for the COVID tests. Around 75 healthcare workers who are part of the company are a part of the IPL testing process,” the official said. The BCCI doesn’t want to leave anything to chance as far as safety of players and officials is concerned and the healthcare workers have been put in a separate hotel.

Chelsea set £80 million Kante price tag London, Sep 1 (Agencies): Chelsea have reportedly placed an £80million price-tag on midfielder N’Golo Kante amid rumoured interest from Inter Milan. Inter boss Antonio Conte signed Kante from Leicester City when he was Blues manager and the pair won the Premier League title and the FA Cup together. And, according to The Express, he wants to reunite with the Frenchman at the San Siro ahead of next season. It has been suggested that Conte would like the midfielder on loan with a view to a permanent deal further down the line. The re por t claims Frank Lampard and Blues chiefs are not keen to sell Kante and have placed a massive £80m valuation on his head. Chelsea are still looking to raise funds for two more signings after already

N’Golo Kante

forking out on Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell, Hakim Ziyech and Thiago Silva. Kai Havertz is believed to be close to signing from Bayer Leverkusen, while others are still in the pipeline. Inter need to sell to raise their own funds but

Conte is also eyeing other Chelsea stars, it is claimed. Full-back Emerson Palmieri and striker Olivier Giroud are two other players that he would like to sign ahead of the new season. Italy inter national Palmieri looks set to leave

Stamford Bridge anyway after the signing of Ben Chilwell, while Giroud could also find himself down the pecking order. Inter are also interested in Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele but have been told that he will cost £55m.

NBA: Miami Heat beat Bucks 115-104 in Game 1 Mkhitaryan leaves Arsenal;

Miami, Sep 1 (Agencies): Jimmy Butler hit three consecutive hoops down the stretch to cap a postseason career-high, 40-point perfor mance on Monday night as the fifth-seeded Miami Heat stunned the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks 115-104 in the opener of their Eastern Conference semi-final series in the NBA bubble. Goran Dragic chipped in with 27 points and Bam Adebayo accumulated a double-double with 12 points and a game-high 17 rebounds as the Heat struck the first blow in the best-of-seven series. Giannis Antetokounmpo was held to 18 points in the loss, which was Milwaukee’s second straight in an opening game. The Bucks dropped Game 1 to Orlando in the first round before rebounding with four consecutive decisive wins. Milwaukee came out on fire against Miami, pouring in 40 first-quarter points en route to an 11-

Players of Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat in action during the second half of an NBA basketball conference semifinal playoff game.

point advantage. Antetokounmpo had half of his 18 points in that run. But the Heat clawed back, getting within 63-60 by half-time before taking an 82-80 lead late in the third quarter on a pair of

Tyler Herro free throws. Milwaukee regained a 96-95 advantage on an Antetokounmpo lay-up with 6:04 to play, before Butler gave Miami the lead for good at 97-96 on a floater with 5:50 left.

It was still a one-point game before Butler’s decisive late flurry that included two short jumpers sandwiching a three-pointer, single-handedly pushing the Heat advantage to 10698 with just 2:19 to play.

Milwaukee got no closer than five after that. Butler’s 40 points came on 13-for-20 shooting and 12-for-13 accuracy from the free throw line. His previous postseason career-high was 36 points for Philadelphia against Brooklyn last season. Herro was the fourth player in double figures with 11 points for the Heat, who outscored the Bucks 25-14 at the foul line. Antetokounmpo’s 18 points were his fewest in a playoff game since he was held to 12 by Toronto in Game 3 of the Eastern Finals last season. Despite his scoring problems, the defending MVP nearly completed a triple-double, recording team-highs in rebounds with 10 and assists with nine. Khris Middleton led Milwaukee with 28 points and Brook Lopez added 24 points. Kyle Korver finished with 11 points for the Bucks, who outshot the Heat 49.3% to 46.4.

joins Roma on permanent deal

Milan, Sep 1 (Agencies): Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has joined Serie A side AS Roma on a permanent deal after terminating his contract with Arsenal, the Premier League club said on Monday. Mkhitaryan joined Roma at the start of last season after a disappointing 18-month spell at Arsenal following a swap deal in January 2018 which saw Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez move to Manchester United. Roma had initially reached an agreement last month to extend Mkhitaryan’s loan deal until the end of next season. “Micki leaves us following his season-long loan in Italy. We have agreed to terminate his contract with us by mutual consent to allow him to join Roma in a permanent move,” Arsenal said in a statement here Mkhitaryan scored

Mkhitaryan after joining Roma on permanent deal.

nine goals and grabbed six League. assists last season as Roma The new Serie A seafinished fifth in Serie A son begins on September to qualify for the Europa 19.

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