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VOL. XVII NO. 19 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018 Madhav alludes to BJP-NDPP alliance NSF to go ahead with Eastern Mirror Desk in concluding the Naga accord amicably.” with the involvement of a new government. Dimapur, Jan. 19 : Asserting that the Bharatiya Ja- This particular statement also appears However, the BJP leadership in Naga- nata Party (BJP) was ‘open to tie-ups in Nagaland’ to have put to rest any possibility of the land maintained that there was no direc- – a political alliance to help strengthen the BJP’s central government conceding to the de- tive yet from the central leaders. “We have ground in Nagaland – the BJP's general secretary mand of Naga Civil Society for solution to not decided on anything yet. And we have rally against elections in charge of the north-eastern states Ram Madhav the Indo-Naga talks before elections. From not received any directive (from the central has made it clear that Neiphiu Rio’s separation from Madhav’s statement, it would appear that leadership,” said Visasolie Lhoungo, the Kohima Bureau honourable prime minister untary organisation of the the Naga People’s Front (NPF) has ‘opened options’ the BJP leadership intends to seal the talks president of BJP's Nagaland unit. Kohima, Jan. 19 (EMN): The of India through the inter- students working for uni- for the party. apex Naga Students' Federa- locutor, but to our disappoint- fied lim and glory of Nagas, According to a report in national newspaper tion (NSF) has made it clear ment, our representations we will render our best to The Hindu on Fri., Madhav was of the view that the BJP-NDPP tie an insult to Christians—NPCC that the organisation will not could not be taken into cogni- bring a lasting solution to the resignation of Lok Sabha member Rio from the rul- 'succumb to duress' or pres- sance and thereby sidelining vexed Indo-Naga problem,” ing NPF to lead the newly-formed Naga Democratic Dimapur, Jan. 19 (EMN): The Nagaland NDPP for the upcoming polls since the latter sure from any organisation the aspirations and desire of he stated. Progressive Party (NDPP) had opened options for Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has had declared that it would not join commu- be it underground or 'over- our people for solution to the O n m a n y o p i n i o n s the BJP. on Fri. brought in the religion card in the on- nal forces. ground' concerning the is- Naga political issue,” Ltu said. against them in social media “In Nagaland, the BJP has kept its options open going state assembly elections campaign by "As the NDPP till the other day before sue of 'solution before elec- “While Nagas have re- groups, the NSF president at the moment. We are serious about bringing a sta- ridiculing the probable alliance between the Neiphiu Rio joined was very loud and clear tion.' The statement comes garded the ongoing peace claimed that the federation ble and development-focussed government in Na- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Nation- that they will not join the communal forces four days before the proposed process, vis-a-vis political 'works for the interest of all galand. What happened in the last three-four years alist Democratic Progressive Party(NDPP) as and will stand by the secular ideologies, we state-wide mass rally on Jan. dialogue with utmost im- sections of the Naga soci- was that the government has changed at least three- a 'direct insult' to the Christian communities. had agreed to have certain understanding in 23 called by the NSF to press portance, the act of the GoI ety.' He asserted that it won’t four times, there are Ministers who have taken oath "The coming together of NDPP and BJP the coming election either in the manner of the government of India to through ECI have once again succumb to any pressure or four times in the last five years. We are looking for to form an alliance and fight the upcoming alliance or merger with INC," the Congress formulate a solution to the revealed to the world the duress from any organisa- an option which would help us in taking forward assembly election as stated in some local party stated. Naga political issue before Na- arbitrary imposition upon tion be it underground or and amicably concluding the Naga talks, which dailies is a direct insult to the sentiments of Further, it blamed the leadership of the galand's assembly elections. the Nagas by declaring the 'overground.' have progressed to a great extent. In the present the Christian communities. As BJP is known NPF of the past three terms for bringing in Addressing a press con- election,” he said. He also With so many of the government, our party was the junior partner, and for persecuting Christians, no Christians the BJP to the state and allowing the latter ference at the federation’s reminded that a seven-mem- former NSF leaders being the instability was because of infighting within the should vote to persecute Christians or in to 'dictate every sphere of government func- office chamber on Jan. 19, ber delegation of the NSF projected as intending can- NPP (read as NPF). A stable government which is in favour of NDPP-BJP alliance. The state po- tioning'; the regional party and its leaders are the NSF's president Kesosul went to New Delhi in October didates for this coming elec- tune with the Centre will be helpful to the State at litical parties aligning with BJP are no less responsible for giving the communal party a Christopher Ltu said that the last and met the interlocu- tion, the apex student body this time,” he was quoted as saying. then Judas Iscariot," stated the media cell 'foothold' in the state. federation will not subscribe tor RN Ravi and extensively also assured to reach out The BJP, according to the report, was keeping its of the party. It claimed that the Congress party alone to the declaration of election deliberated and shared the to all the leaders, past and options open for allies in Nagaland and was look- The party claimed that it had very was 'waging the battle against the combined by the Election Commission desire of the Nagas for early present, to act accordingly ing to form a government that would be “helpful recently made an understanding with the communal forces.' of India. He said that the NSF solution. keeping in mind the senti- will proceed with its public Replying to a query as ments of the Naga people at rally and 'any other steps in to why NSF, a students’ or- large. due course of time.' ganisation, had to spearhead “This is just the initial Election violence: One CEO highlights On the Indian govern- the Nagas in the demand step for making an appeal for ment's interlocutor RN Ravi’s for early solution, Ltu clari- solution and not election,” he comment that the talks will fied that the federation will said and urged all concerned shot at in Wokha poll preparedness resume after the election, continue to represent and Nagas to be a part of the rally the NSF president said that speak for the Nagas on issues on Jan. 23 and further to all Our Correspondent the senior Yanthan, named one Tum- 70% polling stations critical, the peace talks cannot go on concerning the welfare of the the activities the federation Wokha, Jan. 19 (EMN): In an election-re- chobemo Kikon, son of Sungroshan Kikon, taking the 'convenience' of Naga people as a whole. will take in due course of lated violent incident between supporters and a resident of Vungotchu colony in vulnerable; 273 companies of the central government all “Successive NSF tenures time. of two rival candidates, one person identi- Wokha Town. the time. have been irrepressible upon The NSF president also fied as Renbithung Yanthan, a resident of A police complaint has been lodged CAPF for election duty The student leader as- the GoI and the Naga Politi- recorded that the federation GA colony, was reportedly shot four times with the police station in Wokha on Jan. serted that 'almost all the cal Groups (NPGs) for early had declared the public rally injuring his head, neck and chest, on Jan. 19 by the Humtso Union of Wokha town. sections of the Naga soci- solution,” Ltu said. He main- on Jan. 12 during its meeting 18 at around 11 pm. The police are on search for the accused ety represented by various tained that the “NSF had while making it a point that It was reported that a group of masked persons, said the SDPO of Wokha. organisations have submitted participated and shared its the ECI declared for the state miscreants went to the victim's house The police added that after the incident representations and memo- stance in every consultative election only on Jan. 18. and commanded his father Etsorhomo the duty officers rushed to the victim's randums one after the other talks called in regard to the He reiterated that the Yanthan to follow them to which the latter house and also raided the houses of the ac- to the office of the president of Indo-Naga peace talks.” NSF will firmly stand to its refused. cused persons but they were absconding. India and the Prime Minister “When we consider that demand for solution before A scuffle reportedly ensued. The ac- The victim's father is said to be a sup- of India.' In reference to it, the the Indo-Naga peace talks election 'come what may.' cused is reported to have taken out a pistol porter of former minister Dr. Chumben NSF president questioned the will determine our future. The NSF president recalled to shoot the father but instead grievously Murry from Wokha. 'sincerity' of the government Why not we share our con- an event when the organisa- injured Renbithung Yanthan. He however Renbithung E Yanthan is a student of of India in its declaring the cern and initiate on things tion boycotted the general managed to run to his neighbours and es- Bailey Baptist College studying in class-11. election, which he claimed which concerns the welfare election in 1998. Time will caped more harm, it was informed. The Bailey Baptist College administration, was 'against the wishes of of the youth and students tell, he added. The victim was taken to the district staff and students have strongly con- majority of the Nagas.' whom we consider as our Here in Kohima, the hospital but was later shifted to Kohima. demned the 'heinous crime' committed EM Images “Memorandums were hope and our future,” he state's capital, the rally will His condition is reported to be stable at the upon its member. The college's bodies Abhijit Sinha addressing a press conference in Kohima on Friday. submitted to honourable added. be conducted at the Naga time this report was being filed. have demanded that the authorities im- president of India and the “The NSF, being a vol- Solidarity Park. The main accused was identified by mediately book the culprits. Kohima Bureau 4-Ghaspani-I AC with 1439 Kohima, Jan. 19 (EMN): With voters. the Election Commission of India (ECI) having an- CEO appeals for cooperation Eastern Mirror wishes nounced that the assembly On the election being the best to all the Will file nominations 'If GoI wants election' — Imchen election to the 13th Nagaland announced in spite of the readers especially Our Correspondent will be a historic disaster for the Legislative Assembly would call by Naga civil society or- the Khiamniungan Mo k o k c h u n g , Ja n 1 9 Naga,’ the minister claimed. be conducted on Feb. 27, the ganizations to defer it to pave community on (EMN): “To me election is Nagas are not interested in state will have 11,89,264 vot- way for solution to the dec- the occasion of secondary; Naga political taking up private enterprises but ers exercising their franchise ades-old Naga political issue, settlement is primary… if at interested only in government jobs at 2194 polling stations—459 Sinha said that his office or Khaozaosie-Hok-Ah in urban locations and 1735 the ECI was not in a position festival. May this all the government of India which might be disastrous, he said. wanted to conduct election in the rural areas. to comment on the ‘solution festival usher in peace Therefore the Naga political issue we are going to file nomina- should be settled at the earliest Of these, 70% of the poll- part.’ He reminded: with the and blessings for all. tion,” Minister Imkong L to 'avoid such a havoc situation,' ing stations are considered to tenure of the present house Imchen has said on Fri. Imchen said. He called upon the be critical or vulnerable. Only coming to an end, the ECI Addressing the closing students to live as a proud and 627 are 'normal.' has a constitutional mandate programme of the 37th liberal citizen 'after Naga political This was informed by the to ensure that the assembly We would accomplish Ongpangkong Students’ settlement' without the spectre of chief electoral officer (CEO) constituencies be formed many more things if Conference at Ungma vil- insurgency . of Nagaland Abhijit Sinha by Mar. 13. That was why lage in Mokokchung, Im- Also, Imchen has advocated that during a press conference the election was announced we did not think of that was conducted on Jan. and the process has to be them as impossible. chen asserted that the Naga the Clean Election campaign was National Political Groups a 'good initiative' for political can- 19 at Hotel Japfü in Kohima. completed, it was informed. ~Vince Lombardi (NNPGs) 'are more af- didates. He said that the concept The officer said that, 1048 “My only appeal to eve- firmed that election is not of clean elections should be incul- polling stations fell under ryone is that, since the elec- suitable in the present con- cated in the schools, Sunday school critical category while 519 tion schedule has been an- text' but that 'a solution is s and preached in the church. He were classified as vulnerable, nounced, which has been Mirror Takes an immediate requirement EM Images believed that if such an approach according to poll mapping done as per the mandate, to for the Naga people.' Imkong L Imchen being felicitated during the closing programme of the Ongpangkong was taken then within 10-15 years that was undertaken till Dec. cooperate and not do any- The senior politician Students’ Conference at Ungma village in Mokokchung on Fri. 'true democracy' will be re-born in 2017. thing which may disrupt the said that there were 'two the Naga society. “If clean election is Sinha explained that election process,” the CEO types' of opinion among solution first. In this regard, Imchen gotten about the crucial importance of taken wholeheartedly then pure de- critical polling stations were stated. the Nagas: one wants elec- felt that Naga Civil Society is more Naga political settlement.' ‘The desire mocracy will emerge in our society,” those where high voting tions first; the other wants focused on the elections and have 'for- to conduct election by the other party the minister explained. percentage for a particular Security arrangements candidate or electoral mal- Security arrangements practices were reported in are being undertaken for the past. The vulnerable poll- strict law and order environ- ing stations are those where ment. According to the CEO, State to observe yearlong birth centenary of Dr. T Ao the election commission 273 companies of central expects problems such as armed police forces (CAPF) Inauguration on Jan. 28 at voters not being allowed to will be deployed to the state, vote or where some elements who would be supplement- Raj Bhavan of violence are likely to occur, ing the strength of 58 com- or where the area's voters are panies of state armed police Dimapur, Jan. 19 (EMN): centenary and to review threatened or intimidated (SAP) and 5698 district exec- The yearlong observation the yearlong schedule of etc., it was informed utive force (DEF) personnel. of the birth centenary of Dr. activities. According to the CEO, Sinha informed that 30 ~ Arien T Ao in Nagaland will be in- "Governor Acharya met the average number of elec- CAPF companies are expect- augurated on Jan. 28 at the with the state level commit- "I know you are very excited tors per polling station is ed to reach the state by Feb. but I also need to mark my Raj Bhavan at Kohima town tee for commemoration of 542 as on Jan. 10. Any station 5 while the remaining will be dates..." with Governor PB Acharya the 100th birth anniversary that has more than 1400 vot- arriving right after the com- as the chief guest of the of Lt. Dr. T Ao at Raj Bha- ers will be divided into two pletion of the Tripura polls. event. A press release on Fri. van on 19th January 2018. groups by creating an auxil- Ninety-four static check WEATHER issued by the Raj Bhavan He reviewed the calendar iary polling station. posts are said to be in the TEMPERATURE informed. activities for the year-long It was informed that process of being set up. They "The inaugural pro- celebrations which include 4-Ghaspani-I assembly are said to be placed un- Max: Min: gramme marking the birth unveiling of Dr. T Ao por- constituency (AC) has the der CCTV coverage while KOHIMA 19° 07° centenary of Dr. T Ao will be trait at Raj Bhavan, releasing highest number of voters those having good internet DIMAPUR 25° 14° held at Raj Bhavan, Kohima of commemorative postage with 65,637; 27-Mokokc- connectivity would be we- RF: RH: on 28th January 2018 with stamp and junior football hung town AC the lowest bcasted. In addition, 180 KOHIMA Nil 83% EM Images the governor of Nagaland, tournament to be held in PB Acharya and others during the meeting with the state-level committee for commemoration of the with 7,135 voters. flying squads—three per DIMAPUR Nil 90% Shri PB Acharya as the chief all districts of the state. The * Rainfall (RF) * Relative humidity (RH) 100th birth anniversary of Dr. T Ao at the Raj Bhavan in Kohima on Fri. The polling station with assembly constituency— Temperature in State Capitals guest," Raj Bhavan stated. department of Health & the lowest electorates: sta- and 94 static surveillance With preparations for Family Welfare and Youth formed that there will an a documentary and a cof- rent principals of Dr. T Ao's Max. Min. Max. Min. tion-64 in Kiuro village under teams will be put into place Aizawl 23° 08° Itanagar 23° 10° the observation on, Gover- Resources & Sports will visit inter-district football tour- fee table book as part of the alma maters be invited to the 60th Pungro Kiphire AC to check movement of vehi- Agartala 26° 10° Shillong 19° 07° nor PB Acharya met with institutions to highlight the nament, dedication of a celebrations. the programme. He desired has 33 voters; the 'highest cles, transfer of cash, liquor Gangtok 20° 06° Delhi 24° 07° the state-level committee importance and benefits of foundation stone for a Dr. During the review on that the celebrations be cel- number of electorate' in this or other inducement items, Guwahati 25° 12° Kolkata 24° 10° on Friday for the com- sports," it stated. T Ao sports academy and a Fri. the governor is stated ebrated across the country category is in station-58 in the CEO said. Imphal 24° 08° Chennai 30° 20° memoration of the birth The press release in- Dr. T Ao stadium; release of to have said that the cur- and not only in the state. Chumukedima Bl-V N/W of More on page -3 EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Saturday, January 20, 2018 2 State NJCF calls Civil Society to consultation ATMA functionaries trained Kohima, Jan. 19 (EMN): The Nagaland Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho, informed on Fri. that Joint Christian Forum (NJCF) has invited all the meeting has been convened ‘looking at the Nagaland tribal and civil organisations viz. socio-political scenario in Nagaland.’ Naga Hoho, ENPO, NTC, CNTC, NMA, “The situation demands a concerted in sericulture management ENWO, NSF, ENSF, ACAUT, NCD and the effort from all of us. The NJCF invite the and weaving units, it was NGBF for consultations to be conducted on president of the organizations and two informed. Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. in the NBCC’s Platinum other members to the consultative meeting. Designer Ninoto Zhim- Hall at Bayavü Hill in Kohima. Kindly accept this as an official invitation,” omi gave a discourse to the A press release from the forum’s president, the release stated. trainees about the operation of various units. The field visit concluded with inter- action and discussions with workers from the units. One arrested for extorting The participants also spoke about their observa- tion and experiences from on behalf of UG groups during the visit. Dr. Watimongla Jamir, ‘Man paid INR 700-900 per day by outfits’ the vice principal and per- Dimapur, Jan. 19 (EMN): son in charge of the Bio- The Dimapur police have Chemistry Lab at the IETC arrested on Jan. 18 one per- at Medziphema also ad- son on charges of extorting dressed the programme. In from truck drivers in behalf her address, she congratulat- of underground groups ed the participants for their NSCN (IM), NSCN (U) successfully completing the and FGN. It was informed training programme. that the extortionist was Silk is becoming very paid INR 700-900 per day popular and considered one by outfits. of the most promising ag- Police updates stated ricultural enterprises; it has that the truck drivers were a high demand in both the reported to have been trans- Dr. Watila Jamir with resource persons and trainees during the valedictory function at SAMETI training hall in Medziphema. domestic and international porting sand and bricks market, she said. She pro- from Khushabill village. Dimapur, Jan. 19 (EMN): functionaries of the ATMA. the department. maintenance; post harvest posed cultivation of castor This was informed in a The State Agricultural It was conducted at the SA- The resource persons management practices for and mulberry plants on a press release issued by the Management and Exten- METI in Medziphema on for the training programme sericulture and value ad- large scale so as to bring establishment of the ad- sion Training Institute (SA- Jan. 18 and the 19th, a press were Vilhousienuo Khro, dition. ditional deputy commis- benefits not only to the Seri- The accused under police cusdody. METI) organised a two- release from the institute assistant sericulture officer; As a part of field visits culture department but also sioner of Dimapur police. day training programme. informed about the pro- and Mayangjala Walling, and practical sessions, the to counter effects of Climate It was informed that the session, the press release since Dec. 2017 he has The training was conduct- gramme. an extension officer from participants at the training Change and jhum cultiva- police arrested one Atovi informed. been voluntarily indulging ed on the topic “advanced The training aimed at Dimapur. programme were taken to tion practices. Aye (36) of Sapotimi vil- During preliminary in- in collecting tax for vari- management practices for imparting updates about The training course the district sericulture office The programme con- lage under Suruhuto in vestigation, “The accused ous UGs and for which he sericulture: Production, latest technologies in seri- covered topics such as silk- in Dimapur, the updates cluded with certificates and Zunheboto and presently reveal that he used to col- was paid Rs. 700-900 per post-harvest and value ad- culture and to create aware- worm rearing; construc- informed. The team visited training items being distrib- residing at Burma Camp lected Rs. 200 each per day from the respective dition.” ness about ongoing allied tion of rearing house and the cocoon bank; silk reel- uted to the trainees, it was in Dimapur. INR 4060 was vehicle for NSCN (IM), outfits,” the police report The event was meant for programmes provided by disinfectant; plantation and ing and twisting, and dyeing informed. also seized from his pos- NSCN (U) and FGN and stated.

WEATHER FOREcAST iN OTHER DiSTRicTS Wokha shooting: Orgs. want perpetrators prosecuted Women Helpline: 181 Max Min DP RH RF DimApUR (STD CoDe: 03862) WOKHA 15.8 8.6 9.4 82 NIL the culprits at the earliest befitting punishment. ‘Son shot three times’ and award befitting punish- HSU: Also, the Humtso Bethesda Ambulance Service 9615053217, 9615520007 ZBT 11.8 6.3 8.7 88 NIL Dimapur, Jan. 19 (EMN): stated to be an intending ment, the WEESYWF re- Students’ Union (HSU) has CIHSR 242555, 242533 TuENSANG 14.2 10 6.8 74 NIL A community organisa- candidate from the 38th as- solve that if any untoward condemned the alleged as- Police Control Room 7085055050 tion in Wokha town has sembly constituency of the incidents arise out of this sault meted out to the fam- MKG 14.2 9 11.4 89 NIL demanded immediate ac- district. They were led by issue, the concerned forum ily of Etsorhomo Yanthan, Dimapur District Hospital 232224 PHEK 17.6 7.4 8.9 93 NIL tion from the district’s ad- one Tumchobemo Kikon, shall not be held responsi- and in this process injuring Diphupar PS 7085055032 ministration against those a resident of Vungotchu ble,’ the group added. his son Renbithung Yan- KiPHiRE 12.4 7.6 10.5 93 NIL responsible for the reported colony in the town, the HVYO: The Humtso than, a student of Bailey East PS 7085055030 Village Youth Organization SEcHÜ ZuBZA assault of a citizen and his press release alleged. Baptist College of Wokha. Faith Hospital 248912, 9436004220 18 10 10.5 69 NIL son by supporters of an ‘Renbithung Yanthan (HVYO) has condemned He was allegedly shot three TSEMiNYu 24 12.8 12.9 64 NIL electoral candidate in the was indiscriminately shot the alleged crime commit- times by one Tumchobemo Fire Station (Chumu) 282777 town on Jan. 18. three times on his head, ted upon a citizen, one Kikon of Longsa village on Fire Station (Dimapur) 7085378850, 232201 JALuKiE 22 13 12.9 55 NIL The Wokha Humtso neck and chest at point Renbithung E Yanthan, Jan. 18 at 11 p.m, it was MANGKOLEMBA 23.4 16.2 14.5 73 NIL Elumyo Senior Youth Wel- blank range with .22 pistol,’ stated to be a member of alleged. GRPS 7085055031 fare Forum (WHESYWD) the press release stated. Humtso village; he was “While the whole Naga Medziphema PS 7085055033 *Dew Point (DP) *Relative Humidity (RH) * Rainfall (RF) issued a press release on “ T h e W H E S Y W F reported shot by a group society is shoving for peace, MH (Metro) Hospital 227930/231081 Source: Department of Soil & Water Conservation, Nagaland Fri. denouncing what it totally condemns such of miscreants on Jan.18 such heinous and terror- called the ‘physical assault’ heinous act and demand at around 11 p.m. at his izing act of violence is to Mobile Unit Commander 7085055046 of Etsorhomo Yanthan, immediate arrest of Khy- residence. be condemned by one and ????????????? said to be the vice-president olomo Humtsoe for insti- The organisation has all,” the union stated. Nikos Hospital 248285, 232032 News iN Brief of the forum; his son E gating violence and per- strongly appealed to all sec- Condemning the ‘mur- Niuland PS 7085088035 Renbithung Yanthan and petrators of the incident tions of the society and to derous act,’ the students’ NPF convenes emergency meeting ‘the whole family’ at their in order to avoid further the right-thinking citizens union urged the authorities Sub-Urban PS 7085055036 to condemn the alleged The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has convened an emergency private residence at GA repercussions,” the organi- to nap those responsible Traffic Control -1 7085088038 act. It also urged the law meeting of the party’s central executive council to be colony on Jan. 18 at 11 sation stated. and to serve them befitting enforcement to book the Traffic Control -2 7085088039 conducted on Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. at their central office in p.m. by supporters of one ‘Should the law enforce- punishment as per the law culprits and award them Kohima. The meeting is to review their preparedness for Y Mhombemo Humtsoe, ment agencies fail to arrest of the land. West PS 7085055034 the elections and also ‘to discuss urgent matters,’ it was Women Cell 7085055037 informed. Zion Hospital 231864, 224117, 227337 DAKK to conduct general meeting Govt. grants ‘dearness KoHimA (STD Code: 0370) The Diphupar Area Kewhimia Krotho (DAKK) has convened Election Control Room Numbers Bethel Nursing Home 2224202 a general meeting to be conducted on Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. at relief’ to pensioners District Control Room Number the Diphupar local ground. Legislator Khriehu Liezietsu is Chiephobozou PS 8575045506 stated to be the chief guest for the event. All the members Dimapur, Jan. 19 (EMN): With the introduc- Dimapur 9402041695 Officer-in-Charge 8575045516 are requested to attend the meeting. tion of the Nagaland Services (Revision of Pay) Peren 9485282730 Regular teachers of SDEO Rules of 2017, the government of Nagaland Childline Kohima 1098 has granted ‘dearness relief’ to government Kohima 8794983213 Chiephobozou PS 8575045506 Mokokchung asked to report pensioners / family pensioners ‘for the purpose of fixation of pension’ under the Nagaland Officer-in-Charge 8575045516 The senior sub-division education officer (SDEO) of Pughoboto 8413946105 Services (Revision of Pay) Rules of 2017, Mokokchung Imti Tzudir has informed regular employees Fire Stations 2222952 updates from DIPR stated on Fri.. It is at the Phek 8837489912 (except SSA teachers) attached with the establishment following rates: IRCS Ambulance Service 2244350 of the SDEO of the district to report to the office on Jan. With effect from 1.06.2017: 4% Mokokchung 8787831651 22 and the 23rd during office hours. This is to undertake Kezocha PS 8575045549 With effect from 1.07.2017: 5% fixation of pay under the Nagaland Services (Revision of The payment of the ‘relief’ involving a frac- Zunheboto 9615315612/8575348478 Officer-in-Charge 8575045538 Pay) Rules of 2017, it was informed. tion of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next Wokha 9402482495/7005452576 Khuzama PS 8575045505 Youths in Ahthibung of Peren district take out a public procession during an outreach programme, which highlighted flagship government schemes, on Dec. 12. The event was DSE: Primary teachers told to submit docs higher rupee, it was informed. Officer-in-Charge 8575045515 organised by the directorate of Field Publicity Nagaland & Manipur regions at Ahthibung, updates on Wednesday informed. The ‘special’ outreach programme emphasised The principal accountant general of Naga- Mon 8730067484/9612014688 on details about the schemes Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and the concept of Soil Health cards, it was informed. The directorate of School Education has informed regular land has been requested to circulate the office NHAK 2222916 primary teachers serving with the department of School memorandum to the accountant generals of all Longleng 7005743163/9862738181 Education to submit their educational documents. They North PS 2222222, 8575045501 the states so that pensioners of the state govern- Officer-in-Charge 8575045510 are to submit stated matter along with their original ment drawing pensions under their jurisdiction Tuensang 9612592810/8974040350 appointment and regularization orders; details of their may be authorized for payment of the ‘relief’ Kiphire 8730016341 Oking Hospital 2290080, 2290146 current place of posting. They are to submit stated at the earliest. matter to the department on or before Jan. 25 addressed Police Control Room 100/2244279, 8575045500 to the elementary section (room-44), for preparation South PS 2222111, 8575045502 of a seniority list. This was notified by director of the Officer-in-Charge 8575045520 department Wonthungo Tsopoe. Comm. for Model Kohima’s printing presses Tseminyu PS 8575045507 Pughoboto’s poll chief convenes Code of Conduct Officer-in-Charge 8575045517 meeting with political parties told to vet poll materials Zubza PS 8575045508 The district election officer (DEO) of Pughoboto Avelu instated for Dimapur Officer-in-Charge 8575045518 Ruho has convened a meeting with all political parties Dimapur, Jan. 19 (EMN): The All the printing presses have Dimapur, Jan. 19 (EMN): Following the moKoKCHUnG (STD Code: 0369) to be conducted on Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. in the DEO’s office district election officer of Kohima been directed to strictly follow announcement of assembly election to the chamber. The meeting has been convened to fix the rate Rajesh Soundararajan has issued the following instructions when Chopper Service 8974151974/ 9615776811 13thNagaland Legislative Assembly, the of ‘different items’ (not specified) and to give a briefing a notice to all the printing presses printing: Model Code of Conduct has come into opera- Christian Hospital, Impur 2262214 about the Model Code of Conduct for the elections. All the in Kohima district cautioning 1. Clearly indicate in the print tion from Jan. 18, and shall be in force till the political parties have been asked to attend the meeting. them about matters related to line the names and addresses Dr. Imkongliba Hospital 2226216/2226394 printing pamphlets, posters etc., of printer and publisher of any completion of the election. Dmr. DEO convenes meeting with the media as governed by the provisions of election pamphlets or posters This was informed by district election of- Faith Hospital Ambulance 9436004220, 9856051827 Section-127A of the Representa- such other materials printed ficer (DEO) of Dimapur Sushil Kumar Patel Fire Station 2226225 The district election officer of Dimapur Sushil Kumar Patel tion of the People Act, 1951. by them. during a meeting on Jan. 19, updates from the has convened a meeting of all the editors of the print The order stated that the pro- 2. The printer should send three DPRO of Dimapur informed on Fri. Hope Ambulance Service 8415827895/9856277674 media, proprietors of cable TV and proprietors of printing visions of the said section shall be copies of the printed materials A standing committee for operation of the Hotel Metsuben 8014587442/ 2226373 presses on Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. in the DC’s conference’s hall. strictly observed during the assem- and the declaration obtained Model Code of Conduct with the following The meeting has been convened in connection with the bly election to the 13thNagaland from the publishers as required members has been constituted for Dimapur IRCS Ambulance Service 09402993002 conduct of elections to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Legislative Assembly. under Section 127 A (2) within district: DEO of Dimapur Sushil Kumar Patel Lifeline Ambulance 9436439707/ 9862447893 Assembly. All the stated persons have been requested to The notification drew special three days of its printing to the as chairman; SDO (civil) Sadar of Dimapur attend the meeting. references to the observation undersigned. Zubenthung Ngullie as convener; ADCP Mokokchung PS 1 2226241 made by the Supreme Court in 3. Any violation of the provi- (crime) of Dimapur Yanrenthung Ngullie; Power House 2226221/2226293 ANPSTA convenes emergency meeting the Rahim Khan Vs Khurshed sions of Section 127 A and the and representatives of all registered national The All Nagaland Pre Service Teachers’ Association Ahmed and others (AIR 1975 directives of the Commission and state political parties; DPRO Lolano Pat- Sewak Gate PS 2 2226213 (ANPSTA) has convened an ‘emergency general meeting’ SC 290) read with the provisions shall be seriously viewed and ton, and AEO Roland Merry as members. Traffic Control 9485232691 to be conducted on Jan. 23, 11 a.m., in the Chakhroma of the constitution as contained stern action will be taken on The first meeting of the committee was Public Organisation Hall in Chumoukedima town, near in the commissions’ order dated those cases including revoca- conducted on Fri. in the conference hall of the Tuli Police Station 9485232693 the Chumoukedima local ground. All the members are Sept. 2nd 1994 for strict observ- tion of license of the printing deputy commissioner during which the rules Women Cell 9485232692 requested to attend the meeting. ance and compliance with the press under the relevant laws contained in the Model Code of Conduct subject. of the state. were highlighted. Woodland Nursing Home 2226263 EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Saturday, January 20, 2018

C M Y K STATE 3 Axis and HDFC reopen in Mokokchung SD Jain Girls’ College ing to the current situation th for immediate action to be celebrates 25 anniversary taken to ensure that tar- geted beneficiaries under Eastern Mirror Desk PMEGP be allotted loans Dimapur, Jan. 19: SD by the respective banks in Jain Girls’ College Di- Mokokchung. mapur has celebrated its As suggested by the silver jubilee cum annual Finance Department (Gen- day in the college premise eral Branch), an MoU on January 19. The event was inked between the was attended by Commis- three banks, Mokokchung sioner of Police Dimapur, Deputy Commissioner, Ao Limasunep Jamir, as the Senden, AKM, MTLT and chief guest. on behalf of the PMEGP Addressing the col- beneficiaries in the office lege fraternity, Jamir has of the Deputy Commis- termed the day as a sig- sioner, Mokokchung, on nificant milestone for the January 19. college to retrospect on the According to the MoU, strength and shortcoming eligible interested PMEGP of the past. He has lauded candidate for the year 2014- the achievement of the 15 and 2015-16 whose loans college during the past 25 have not been disbursed be years whereby it could en- selected for the year 2018- rol 1200 students at present 19 or a similar scheme as compared to the days in PMEGP beneficiaries unlocking the the shutter of HDFC Bank, Mokokchung Branch, following singing of MoU on January 19. EM Images for educated unemployed 1993 when it initially start- youth if the above scheme ed with 54 students. Our Correspondent Nagaland, with the sign- operate from January 3 af- not been disbursed, may ceased to exist. “The progress of the college is echoed in the EM Images Mokokchung, Jan. 19 ing of Memorandum of ter a written assurance to be considered for selection Axis Bank and HDFC Dimapur Commissioner of Police, Limasunep Jamir, addressing at (EMN): Agitating benefi- Understanding (MoU) be- update the remaining ben- for the year 2018-19. It also Mokokchung Branch quality of education that the students of SD Jain College on the occasion of its silver jubilee ciaries of Prime Minister’s tween the parties. eficiaries file. requested that all efforts be are now operational af- the college is providing celebration cum annual day programme on January 19. Employment Generation Three private banks As per the letter made to find an amicable ter missing more than 20 and the results the students Programme (PMEGP) namely ICICI, Axis and No. FIN/GEN/SLBC solution to the issue to en- business days. Axis Bank created,” exhorted the Di- for the future and contrib- presented by the students of 2014-17 on January HDFC were forced shut /12/2012(PART) of the able the banks to function official disclosed that the mapur commissioner of ute positively to the society showcasing diverse cul- 19 finally unlocked the down on December 20, Finance Department (Gen- normally. bank has incurred a loss police. you belong to and where tures of India. On the oc- Axis and HDFC banks in 2017, by the agitating eral Branch) dated January It was also known that of more than INR three Jamir heartened the you have come from,” he casion, the chief guest Mokokchung following in- beneficiaries of 2014-17 16, it was “advised that se- the department had written crores of transactions dur- student community to encouraged. along with the college tervention by the Finance for non-disbursement of lected PMEGP candidates separate letters to the head- ing the locked down, while work hard as they would The silver jubilee cel- faculties released the col- Department (General PMEGP loans. However, for the year 2014-15 and quarters of ICICI, Axis HDFC refused to com- be soon facing a competi- ebration was marked with lege souvenir-cum-annual Branch), Government of ICICI bank was made to 2015-16 whose loans have and HDFC banks pertain- ment on the issue. tive world. “Be prepared cultural extravaganza magazine ‘Jyotsna.’ Angami Catholic youth convention underway in Kohima From page-1 Kohima Bureau spect their parents, he said unto you.” Stating that Kohima, Jan. 19 (EMN): blessings come from the the cross signify our faith, CEO highlights The 31st convention of parents which is bestowed he reminded the Catholic Angami Catholic Youth upon them by God. youth not to lose their faith Association (ACYA) got Stating that God some- no matter how much trial poll preparedness underway at Mary Help of times test mankind to make and temptation they are Christians Cathedral in Ko- them stronger, he encour- facing. When queried about webcasting where the poll hima on January 19. The aged the youth not to give He also reminded about the designated polling sta- proceedings will be we- three-day convention is be- up in their endeavour but the importance of Rosary tion in Ladigarh under 49 bcasted centrally. Areas ing organised on the theme continue with stronger faith prayer and called upon Tamlu AC in Longleng where webcasting is not “Celebrating faith, celebrat- on Him, who is able deliver the youth to make use of district, located along the possible due to internet ing culture.” their aspiration. He advised it. Kezo, while mentioning disputed Assam-Naga- connectivity issues, fixed The main speaker of the the youth not to give up on that Catholic is a minority land border where poll- camera ‘videography’ inaugural programme Rev. Him saying ‘God listen to in Nagaland, reminded the ing could not take place will be set up to record Fr. Vemedo Joseph Kezo, you and He will give you youth not to be disheart- in earlier elections with the polling process. spiritual director of ACYA, what you want.’ ened stating that Jesus Assam police restricting Sinha informed that speaking on the theme called He also called upon only had 12 disciples when the passage of Nagaland Electronic Voting Ma- upon the youth to respect the youth to live a respon- he started his mission to polling officials, the CEO chines (EVMs) with the culture and urged them sible life and remain a true preached the word of the said that the location was Voter Verifiable Paper not to forget their roots. He Christians. He also quoted gospel. still occupied by the As- Audit Trail (VVPAT) will has advised the youth to the Bible verse from Math- A total of 675 delegates sam police as reported. be used in all the 2194 understand their roots and EM Images ew 6: 33 “But seek ye the from 35 villages are attend- He said that the district polling stations. Besides promote culture. While en- Northern Angami Catholic Youth Association presenting a special song during the ACYA 31st convention kingdom of God and all ing the convention held in election officer (DEO) these, 25 ACs have been couraging the youth to re- in Kohima on January 19. these things shall be added Kohima. of Longleng will have to identified where at least assess the situation and one all-women polling take a call by making a station will be set up, it proposal to the CEO’s was informed. DC Kohima constitutes committee office regarding voting While calling for ethi- Celebrating Christianity in the designated station. cal and informed voting

Dimapur, Jan. 19 (EMN): Krotho (AMK); president and During the 2014 parlia- and an inducement-free In connection with the ensu- two representatives Angami mentary election and election, the official said ing 13th Nagaland legislative Public Organisation (APO); 2013 assembly election, when inducement is giv- assembly election, Deputy president and two representa- the electorate of said en to a voter, not only the Commissioner and District tives of Angami youth Organ- station had to cast their person who gives but the Election Officer Kohima, ization (AYO) and assistant votes from an alternative recipient too is liable for Rajesh Soundararajan, has election officer as members location. prosecution. constituted a District Level The DC further informed Referring to the com- The toll-free number Standing Committee (DLSC). that the committee would be munication plan for poll- of the contact centre of The committee would be meeting from time to time as ing officials with regard the state election dept. to headed by the DC and DEO and when required to discuss to exchanging informa- which citizens can dial Kohima as chairman, along issues relating to ensure free, tion or lodging com- is 1950 for any query or with senior superintendent fair and peaceful conduct of plaints, the CEO said that complaint. The CEO’s of police, Kohima; all ROs/ the 13th NLA election. around 93 polling sta- office also gave out con- AROs Kohima district; ad- The first meeting of the tions do not have mobile trol room numbers for ministrator KMC; EEM nod- committee would be held on service coverage. They all the districts through al officer; MCC modal officer; January 20 at 11 AM in the will be covered by the which complaints re- president and seneral secretary conference hall of Deputy police network system, it garding offering of ille- of recognised political parties Commissioner, Kohima. The was informed. gal cash or liquor or any under Kohima district; presi- EM Images Dc has requested all the con- About 550 polling sort of inducement could dent and two representatives Reverends from Lotha Baptist Churches posing for a group photo after dedication of Tsungiki Baptist Church’s centennial jubilee cerned members to attend the stations will be put under be made. of Angami Miapfu Mechu meeting positively. monolith on January 19. Tsungiki Baptist Church is celebrating its centennial jubilee from January 19-21. DC Mkg urges peaceful election

Dimapur, Jan. 19 (EMN): Officer for all the assem- Deputy Commissioner bly constituencies in the and District Election Of- district. ficer (DEO), Mokokc- The DC informed that hung, Sachin Jaiswal has eight Returning Officers briefed leaders of all the have been designated in re- political parties and lead- spect of Mokokchung dis- ers from Ao Senden, Wat- trict. Candidates from 21 su Mungdang and AKM Tuli A/C would now file on the ensuing state gen- their nomination papers eral elections and sought before ADC, Tuli, desig- their fullest cooperation to nated as Returning Officer ensure peaceful election in for Tuli A/C, while candi- the district. dates from 22 Arkakong In the meeting with A/C would file nomina- the political parties and tions papers before SDO civil society on January (C), Changtongya. ADC 18, the DC has also in- Mokokchung, W Manpai formed them about the has been designated as enforcement of Model Returning Officer for 23 Code of Conduct (MCC) Impur and 24 Angetyong- and urged them to strictly pang Assembly Con- adhere to it. stituencies, while SDO Following the desig- (C) M Chaitenya Prasad nation of Returning Of- has been designated as ficer for each assembly Returning Officer for 25 constituencies in the state Mongoya and 26 Aon- of Nagaland by the Elec- gleden Assembly con- tion Commission of In- stituencies and Longdiba dia through a notification L Sangtam would be the dated November 1, 2017, Returning Officer for 27 the DC stated that filing Mokokchung town and of nomination papers by 28 Koridang Assembly candidates should be done Constituencies. at ease in the ensuing as- SDO (C) Mangkolem- sembly election in the ba, Chonpen Ezung, state. Earlier, candidates would be the Returning had to come to their re- Officer for 29 Jangpetkong spective district to file their A/C, while ADC Mang- nomination papers before kolemba has been desig- the DC & DEO, who was nated as Returning Officer designated as Returning for 30 Alongdaki A/C. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Saturday, January 20, 2018 4 REGION 56% smart cities prone to floods: Report Ulfa (I), Paresh Baruah New Delhi, Jan. 19 (IANS): As dia’s 642 districts have received at of infrastructure that needs to be and Mentor, SEEDS. designed drainage systems and age- outdated now, says much as 56 per cent of smart cit- least one flood event,” stated the secured against the future risks, the “Unpredictability, urbanisation ing civil infrastructure added to the ies are prone to floods which are joint report ‘Decoding the Mon- findings said that 56 per cent of and invisibility of flood risk are problem,” the report said. responsible for 77 per cent of all soon Floods’ by NGO SEEDS and India’s planned smart cities fall in major concerns that need to be ad- Debarati Guha-Sapir, Director, ex-Home secy. Pillai disasters in India, a report said on Centre for Research on the Epi- districts reporting a high number of dressed urgently,” Sharma added. CRED, said: “We are witnessing a Friday. demiology of Disasters (CRED) flood events. Citing the 2015 Chennai floods disturbing trend of a large number Tezpur, Jan. 19 (PTI): In- Pillai, who came to As- The report, based on disaster based in the University of Louvain Since 2000, India has faced 215 in Tamil Nadu, the report pointed of climate induced disasters... The surgent outfit United Lib- sam to attend the All Bodo data between 2000 and 2017, School of Public Health, Brussels. flooding events both from floods out how the natural sinks like wet- launch of this regional report is eration Front of Asom (In- Student Union’s Golden observed that India has a mean of It said that floods affect over 15 and cyclones. This accounts for 77 lands, that act as a sponge against a huge step towards better un- dependent) and its leader Jubilee celebrations at Bata- 11 flood events per district over the million people every year. Of 15.6 per cent of all disaster events. floods, had shrunk due to rapid ur- derstanding of local nuances of Paresh Baruah were ‘outdat- chipur in Dhekiajuli district, last 18 years. million people affected by floods in “Assam is the most flood- banisation, leading to catastrophic disaster events.” ed’ now, said former Union was talking to mediapersons Following floods, other dis- India in 2017, over 316,185 were prone state, with areas like La- results. Suggesting preparations for Home Secretary G K Pillai yesterday. aster share was cyclone (22 per people with disabilities. khimpur reporting over 30 flood “Estimates put the remaining the 2018 monsoon and cyclone who had been negotiator He had been the me- cent), extreme temperature (11 per “More than 2,200 cities and events within this period. Even original wetlands of Chennai at seasons at policy and community between the pro-talks faction diator for several rounds of cent), landslides (seven per cent) towns in India are located in dis- known drought-prone areas of just 10 per cent.” levels, the report said that with a of the ULFA and the Centre. negotiation between ULFA and earthquakes (four per cent). tricts which have witnessed at least Gujarat and Rajasthan have wit- “Concrete encroachment on scale this huge, informal nature of The ULFA(I) is carrying pro-talk faction and the cen- Drought, however, was only one 11 floods in the last 18 years,” the nessed more floods than the coun- Cooum River, Adyar River and the losses and limited resources, out certain activities with the tral government and met per cent of all disasters. report said. try’s average in the last 18 years,” Buckingham Canal which serve as coping practices at the community support of NSCN (K) in up- their leaders in jail. “Ninety-eight per cent of In- Further signifying the scale said Anshu Sharma, Co-founder the main rainwater drains, poorly level are very beneficial. per Assam but thous would The Paresh Baruah led bear no fruit, Pillai said. faction was named ULFA “The ULFA(I) and its (Independent) in April 2013. commander-in-chief Paresh To a query on Pakistan, BJP ‘almost’ ties up with Tripura tribal faction Baruah were outdated and Pillai said the neighbouring 20 gold biscuits in rectums, 3 he is running the group in country’s intention is to cre- Guwahati, Jan. 19 (IANS): BJP leader NEDA. the name of revolution by ate disturbance in India. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said his “All the NEDA partners would go to using some youths of the He also suggested that held in Assam airports party has almost clinched an alliance with the polls and we are going to have a post- region with a misguided the government set up bor- Guwahati, Jan. 19 (PTI): Two persons from by the CISF personnel fol- the NC Debbarma faction of the IPFT, a poll alliance like we did in Manipur,” said concept,” the former union der outposts on the Sino- CISF personnel have ar- Tamil Nadu were arrested lowing which he confessed leading tribal group in Tripura. Sarma, who was one of the major forces home secretary said. India border areas. rested three passengers in from Silchar Airport on that he was hiding gold in “We are going to have pre-poll alli- behind bringing the party to power in As- two airports of Assam in their way to Delhi yester- his rectum. ance with some local groups in Tripura to sam in 2016. two days for carrying 20 day after 14 gold biscuits After the gold was overthrow the Left government. Yesterday In Nagaland, he said the party’s main Heroin seized in Mizoram; 1 held gold biscuits altogether in weighing 2.328 kg valued ejected naturally, it was (Thursday) night we had a meeting with the concern was stability. their rectums for smug- at over Rs 60 lakh were re- handed over to the customs NC Debbarma faction of the IPFT (Indig- “The Congress is no longer in the scene Aizawl, Jan. 19 (PTI): Offi- Mualkawi village near the gling. covered from their rectums. by CISF officials for further enous Peoples’ Front of Tripura). in Nagaland. We are looking for a reconcili- cials of the Mizoram Excise Mizoram-Myanmar border One New Delhi bound In today’s case, the pas- investigation. “We have almost clinched an alliance. ation among three prominent leaders -- T.R. and Narcotics department for possessing contraband. passenger was captured at senger hailing from Rajas- Two Kolkata bound But it needs Central approval,” Sarma told Zeliang, Neiphiu Rio and Shurhozelie Liezi- seized 52.9 grams of heroin The seized contraband the Lokopriya Gopinath than was carrying the gold passengers were also ar- journalists here. etsu,” said Sarma. from a woman in Champai is worth Rs two lakh in the Bordoloi International Air- biscuits weighing 996 gram rested from Guwahati air- About the Meghalaya polls, Sarma, While Tripura is going to polls on Febru- district today, department local market, he said. port for carrying six gold in his rectum, customs of- port on January 14 for also the Convener of the BJP-led North ary 18, Meghalaya and Nagaland will wit- spokesman Peter Zohm- The accused was booked biscuits worth Rs 30.8 lakh ficials said. the same charge of hiding East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), said ness elections on February 27. The counting ingthanga said. The spokes- under the Narcotic Drugs in his rectum, customs of- He was thoroughly six gold biscuits in their the party would go for a post-poll alliance of votes in all three states will take place on man said the 37-year-old and Psychotropic Substanc- ficials said today. checked and interrogated rectums. in the state with all the partners of the March 3. woman was arrested from es Act, 1985. India, Myanmar launch GST: Assam announces tax reimbursement schemes Guwahati, Jan. 19 (IANS): Assam The announcements came at a tions from 100 per cent to 80 per cent such investments in the fixed capital Finance Minister Himanta Biswa time when the state is going to hold and then to 50 per cent in subsequent investment of an existing unit. cleanliness drive along border Sarma on Friday said the state gov- a two-day-long Global Investment years and linkages with capacity The Minister said that the Imphal, Jan. 19 (IANS): Officials and said they would cooperate with the govern- ernment has decided to increase the Summit for the first time, scheduled utilisation have been removed. It will government has proposed special citizens from India and Myanmar on Friday ment in the campaign. limit of tax exemption for medium for February 3 and 4. substantially improve the working provisions for provisional tax re- launched a cleanliness campaign along their “It will go a long way in furthering the and large industrial units from 100 “Assam is going to be the first capital flow of units,” he said giving imbursement during the pendency border. good neighbourly relations between the two per cent to 150 per cent of the fixed state to announce such an extensive the details of the scheme. of issue of eligibility certificates Myanmar Army and civilian officials countries,” said L. Achou, a resident. capital investment while for mega exemption policy. Tax reimburse- “In order to promote tourism, and certificates of entitlement if came to the no man’s land to spruce up the The joint campaign comes after two units the tax exemption is proposed ment shall be available to the units 100 per cent tax reimbursement to such certificates are not issued areas which had become a dumping ground recent stand-offs between the two coun- with a maximum ceiling of 200 per existing on the date of transition to hotels and resorts above two star within a period of one year from for rubbish from both sides. They brought tries. cent of fixed capital investment. GST as well as to the new units set and river cruise is proposed for 15 application. excavators too. In the first, some residents of Myanmar Sarma, while announcing the up after July 1, 2017 during GST re- years, subject to applicable monetary Sarma said though the govern- On the Indian side, Superintendent of along the border started levelling the ground schemes for tax reimbursement gime but upto December 31, 2022,” ceiling. Earlier the tax exemptions ment of Assam would lose ap- Police S. Ibomcha, Assam Rifles command- at the no man’s land. The Indian authori- under GST regime to eligible in- he said. was limited to room rent only but proximately Rs 450 crore for existing ing officer A.S. Rawat and other officials ties stopped it since India was not informed dustrial units operating in Assam “This scheme provides 100 per now it would extend even to food, units and even more after the Global took part in the drive. about it. during a press conference, said that cent tax reimbursement every year beverages and other services,” he Investment Summit, it will give con- Ibomcha said: “The joint campaign is Last year, Myanmar officials came to for the first time the proportionate irrespective of any capacity utilisa- said, adding that special provisions fidence to the investors and business- welcome. It is to be seen whether such cam- Hollenphai village in Manipur and disman- investment in land will be included tion for 15 years, as compared to the have also been made for promoting men. The Minister said the revenue paigns can be held once a month.” tled a saw mill saying that it was built in in the fixed capital investment of the previous industrial policy of 2014. power generation through the renew- loss will be offset by employment Locals who took part in the campaign Myanmar territory. new units. The reducing system of tax exemp- able source of energy by including generation in the state. Banks asked to monitor Five injured as CPI(M), BJP NCB seizes 9,700 Methamphetamine tablets; two held Guwahati, Jan. 19 (PTI): The Acting on specific inputs, the nipur the other hails from Barpeta suspicious cash transactions Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) NCB seized the tablets from two in Assam, he said. clash in poll-bound Tripura has seized 9,700 Methampheta- persons on VIP Road in Guwahati A woman from Manipur is Kamalpur (Tripura), Jan. 19 When the two processions mine tablets weighing approximate- yesterday, the Bureau’s Superin- the main supplier of the drugs and in poll-bound Meghalaya (PTI): A day after the date for As- came face to face, workers of ly 1.09 kilogram from two persons tendent Dilip Robidas said in a this was revealed by the arrested sembly election was announced both the parties attacked one and arrested them in Guwahati, press release here today. Both were persons during interrogation, the Shillong, Jan. 19 (PTI): MCAB 25 branches, he for Tripura, ruling CPI(M) and another with batons and three NCB said today. arrested under NDPS Act 1985 NCB official said, adding, the tab- The Meghalaya Election said. opposition BJP today clashed in CPI(M) activists and two BJP They had allegedly smuggled (amended), Robidas said. lets were transported to Guwahati office today asked all the The Chief Electoral Dhalai district leading to injury to men were injured, Dhalai district the tablets from Myanmar. While one is a resident of Ma- in a bus. banks in the state to moni- Officer said that the banks five persons, police said. Additional SP Kulwant Sinha tor and submit report on will keep a close watch Supporters of the two parties told reporters. “unusual” and “suspi- on the unusual and suspi- clashed again later near a hospital The injured were admitted to Scrub typhus reported in Mizoram village cious” cash transactions cious cash withdrawal or where the injured have been ad- Kamalpur sub-divisional hospital. exceeding Rs one lakh by deposit of cash in a bank mitted and the police lobbed tear Sinha said both the sides gath- Aizawl, Jan. 19 (PTI): At least spot study of the situation prevail- painless manner. candidates and their spouse account exceeding Rs 1 gas shells to control the situation ered again near the hospital and 139 scrub typhus cases have been ing in the village, he said. Symptoms are fever, a primary to check cash flow in the lakh during the process there. started pelting stones at each other. detected at Hauruang village in No death due to the infection lesion, a macular rash, and lym- February 27 poll. of election, without any Trouble started at about 12 Police lobbed two rounds Lunglei district of Mizoram, the has been reported from the village, phadenopathy. Direction in this regard such instance of deposit or noon when CPI(M) took out a of tear gas shells to disperse the state’s Health department officials where 139 samples of the total In December last, one person was given after a meeting withdrawal during the last procession at Baligaon area al- groups and deployed paramilitary said. 319 have tested positive for scrub died and 81 people were infected held by state Chief Elec- two months. leging that BJP supporters threw forces, he said. The state’s nodal officer of the typhus, he said. with scrub typhus in Aizawl dis- toral Officer FR Kharkon- He said the banks will away its party flags from where Singh said the situation is Integrated Disease Surveillance Scrub typhus is a mite-borne trict’s Phullen and surrounding vil- gor with banks operating in also look into the unu- they had been stuck yesterday tense but under control. Program (IDSP) Dr Pachuau Lal- disease caused by Orientia tsut- lages of Luangpawn, Thanglailung Meghalaya. sual transfer of amount night. The Election Commission malsawma said that the disease was sugamushi (formerly Rickettsia and Zawngin. As many as 36 banks by RTGS from one bank The BJP activists also hit the yesterday announced that polls for first reported from the village early tsutsugamushi). Over 1,000 people were infected are operating in Meghalaya account to the accounts street claiming that CPI(M) work- the 60-member Assembly would this month. The adult mites do not bite. with the scrub typhus of which 35 including the State Bank of several persons in a ers damaged publicity materials of be held in Tripura on February 18 A surveillance team was sent The larvae, which are too small to people died since 2012, state health of India (SBI), Meghalaya district/constituency dur- the party in the same night. and counting on March 3. to the area to undertake an on-the- be seen by the naked eye, bite in a department records said. Rural Bank (MRB) and ing the election process Meghalaya Cooperative without any precedent of Apex Bank (MCAB). such transfer. Election Commission Besides, the banks have of India had yesterday an- also been instructed to Village in Diphu survives only one on ring well nounced poll for 60-mem- open dedicated counters ber Meghalaya Assembly for election purpose to fa- on February 27. Result cilitate prompt service to would be announced on the candidates in opening March 3 with Tripura and of bank accounts and will Nagaland. Model code of be allowed for withdrawals conduct has come in ac- and deposits on priority. tion after announcement “There is also a stand- of the poll. ing provision if withdrawal The term of the present is more than Rs 10 lakh, House expires on March 6. such information should We have brought to be passed on to the nodal their notice that the banks officer of the income tax need to share information department for taking nec- with respective deputy essary actions under the commissioners or district income tax laws,” he said. election officers regarding Kharkongor further suspicious cash transaction said district election of- through banks exceeding ficers (DEOs) have also Rs one lakh,” chief elec- activated 180 flying squads toral officer told reporters. who will be acting on tip EM Images Banks have been told to offs on the movement of Shallow pits and one ring well at Rongkangthir Dengja Teron village in Dhansiri constituency is all there is for the villagers to avail potable water from. (Photos taken on Jan. 18, Thurs.) also monitor transaction cash and take necessary from account of candi- actions. Vivian Longki Rongpi A senior citizen of the vil- He said that the villagers have ple there miserable, added Teron. The presence of fluoride has date’s spouse or his de- He also said that the Diphu, Jan. 19 (EMN): Rong- lage, Mongolsing Teron, told the ‘not seen the face’ of local rep- He has urged the authorities to do been reported in the area. The pendents, as mentioned in Election Commission will kangthir Dengja Teron village in Eastern Mirror that ‘no public resentative in the Autonomous the needful to meet their require- PHE department established the the affidavit filed by them also be deploying Expendi- Dhansiri constituency of Karbi representative has even bothered Council (MAC) Pradip Diphusa ment. Rongkangthir pipe water supply which is available on CEO ture Observers in all the 60 Angling Autonomous Council to visit the village in its 70 years till date. The matter about the shortage scheme through the Diphu rural s website. constituencies. consists of more than 80 house- of existence.’ With only one The villagers don’t recognize of proper water suplly in the area water supply division. But it has SLBC convener Bimal They will be deployed holds. It is situated 12 km away ringwell the residents face much the Public Health Engineering was reported in a local daily ‘Hill also been lying dysfunctional for Deb Roy informed that in expenditure sensitive from Diphu along the Diphu- hardship; the villagers queue (PHE) in-charge EM Pradip Observer’ circa previous year on the past many years. these banks are having over areas, he added. Manja road. This is the main from midnight to avail water. Rongpi; he informed that if the Feb. 1. The problem is attributed The water pipe carrying po- 395 branches spread in 11 Reacting to a query, fearture of the village—it depends The resident informed also ringwell water gets exhausted to the negligence of the Karbi table water from Siloni to Diphu istricts of the state. the CEO said that money only on a single ring well to meet that the villagers are even forced ‘we collect the water from the Anglong Autonomous Council is in the vicinity of the village. In the Garo Hills re- above Rs 50,000 will be their drinking water requirements. to collect water from a few shallow machine-made shallow pits.’ The (KAAC); the authorities have The villagers have requested the gion alone, SBI is having seized and the person from This Eastern Mirror correspond- pits that are also frequented by do- condition of the people there failed to address the problems of KAAC and the PHE department 41 branches while MRB whom it is found will be ent has visited the village on Jan. mesticated animals—this exposes because of the scarcity of water the villagers who have so far made to provide safe drinking water is having 30 branches and called for explanation. 18, Thurs. the residents to various diseases. which makes the lives of the peo- several complaints in the past too. facility at the earliest. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Saturday, January 20, 2018 Business 5 News iN BrieF Google Arts and Sebi allows strategic investors to Culture app brings Corporates open to public gaze ‘selfie feature’ to invest up to 25% in REITs and InvITs India as data available online: FM Mumbai, Jan. 19 (iAns): Securities market a binding unit subscription agreement with regulator Sebi has eased norms for real the strategic investor(s), which propose(s) to new Delhi, Jan. 19 (iAns): year annual average net estate investments trusts (REITs) and infra- invest in the public issue of InvIT or REIT.” Google Arts & Culture app profit towards Corporate structure investment trusts (InvITs) to raise The circular further states that sub- on Friday introduced a new Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from strategic investors. scription price per unit, “payable by the feature in India that lets us- activities. According to a Sebi circular, REITs and strategic investor(s), shall be set out in the ers take a selfie, upload it Jaitley said philanthropy InvITs can invite subscriptions from strate- unit subscription agreement and the entire and the feature will match in India, unlike in the West, gic investors. “The strategic investor(s) shall, subscription price shall be deposited in a it with a work of classical art was more family and com- either jointly or severally, invest not less than special escrow account prior to opening of from one of the several art munity centric, religious 5 per cent and not more than 25 per cent of the public issue”. “The price at which the museums globally. groups and caste groups, the total offer size,” Sebi said in a circular strategic investor(s) has or have agreed to Using the computer- social groups did it. issued on Thursday. buy units of the InvIT or REIT shall not be vision technology, the selfie “But corporate India “The investment manager or manager less than the issue price determined in the feature lets users connect didn’t have a structured on behalf of the InvIT or REIT, shall enter into public issue,” the circular reads. with more than 6,000 ex- manner of doing it. Some hibitions from over 1,500 did it on their own initia- museum partners across 70 tives. Now even though countries. the provisions have been “We created an experi- incorporated persuade cor- Mauritius largest source porate India to move in that ment that matches the selfie PTI with art from the collections direction, so far I think there Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley launches the National Corporate Social has been a fairly credible of FDI in India, says RBI of museums on Google Arts Responsibility (CSR) Data Portal and Corporate Data Portal in New Delhi on Friday. & Culture and over the past and positive response to it,” Mumbai, Jan. 19 (PTi): Mauritius was the hensive information on the market value of few days, people took over new Delhi, Jan. 19 (PTi): Fi- make sure that compliances companies. he said. largest source of foreign investment in India, foreign liabilities and assets of Indian com- 30 million selfies. After its nance and Corporate Affairs do take place, everyone is “Therefore this trans- Jaitley said a public followed by the US and the UK, according to panies arising on account of FDI, ODI and success in the US, we are Minister Arun Jaitley today on his feet and realised that parency is good for the sys- gaze into the CSR activists a census by the Reserve Bank. other investments. rolling out this feature to said online availability of if there is any impropri- tem, good for corporate through the MCA portal Singapore and Japan were the next two “It is important to note that changes in other countries, including data has opened corporate ety the possibility of it be- India, it’s good that your would further institutional- sources of foreign direct investment (FDI), outstanding asset/liabilities would be dif- India”, a Google spokesper- activities to public gaze and ing detected is going to be details to the extent that ise and consolidate it. said the Census on Foreign Liabilities and ferent from flows recorded in the balance of son said in a statement. raised the possibility of de- very high,” said Jaitley, who are to be made public, are As per the Companies Assets of Indian Direct Investment Compa- payments (BoP) during a year, as the former Google Arts & Culture tecting any impropriety. also holds the charge of the being made public,” Jaitley Act, in case a company nies 2016-17, released by RBI today. would also include valuation changes due app also shows an estimated He said the ease at Corporate Affairs Ministry said. fails to spend the speci- Of the 18,667 companies that par- to price and exchange rate movements,” the percentage that measures which the data is available (MCA). With regard to cor- fied amount, then its board ticipated in the census, 17,020 had FDI/ central bank said. The census data further visual similarity between now and is open for dis- The minister was speak- porates undertaking CSR has to provide the specific overseas direct investment in their balance said non-financial FDI companies had a the face and the matching section has put pressure ing at the launch of Na- activities, Jaitley said the reasons for the same in the sheets in March 2017, it said. “96 per cent of much higher share in total foreign equity artwork. on everyone to ensure that tional CSR Data Portal and 2013 amendment in the board report. the responding companies were unlisted in participation vis-a-vis financial FDI firms. The platform hosts mil- there is compliance and Corporate Data Portal of Companies Act has almost A total of 5,870 compa- March 2017 and most of them had received “The ratio of market values of inward to lions of artifacts and pieces transparency. the MCA. “formalised corporate phi- nies shelled out Rs 9,553.72 only inward FDI; unlisted companies had outward direct investment, increased to 4.3 of art, ranging from prehis- “It’s now all open to He said because of on- lanthropy” in India. crore towards CSR activities higher share of FDI equity capital vis- -vis in March 2017 from 3.6 a year ago; equity tory to the contemporary public gaze. And being line availability of data, it Under the Companies in 2014-15. In 2015-16, as listed companies,” it said. participation accounted for 94 per cent and which is shared by muse- open to public gaze has has become easier to dis- Act, 2013, certain class of many as 7,983 companies Further, over 80 per cent of the 15,169 79 per cent shares in inward and outward ums across the world. its own advantages. It has sect any impropriety, in- profitable entities are re- incurred CSR expenditure companies that reported inward FDI were FDI, respectively,” it said. Formerly known as the advantage that there is cluding that of funds being quired to shell out at least of Rs 13,625.24 crore, as per subsidiaries of foreign companies (single The manufacturing sector accounted for the Google Art Project and a pressure on everyone to channeled through shell two per cent of their three- official data. foreign investor holding over 50 per cent of nearly half of the total FDI at market prices; launched in February 2011, the total equity). information and communication services the new initiative from the “Mauritius was the largest source of FDI and financial and insurance activities were tech giant aims to make in India (21.8 per cent share at market value) the other major sectors that attracted FDI. great art more accessible in RIL posts record profit on margins boost, Jio show followed by the USA, the UK, Singapore and Total sales, including exports, of foreign this digital age, using some Japan whereas Singapore (19.7 per cent) subsidiaries in India increased by 18.7 per of the technology tools that new Delhi, Jan. 19 (PTi): voice and cut-price data in lower than USD 12 recorded with revenue and pre-tax was the major ODI destination, followed by cent during 2016-17 whereas their pur- it has created. Oil-to-telecom conglom- September 2016. in the July-September quar- earnings more than dou- the Netherlands, Mauritius, and the USA,” chases, including imports, increased by 20.1 T h e p r o j e c t w a s erate Reliance Industries Jio, which started com- ter of the current fiscal. bling to Rs 18,798 crore and the census said. The census yields compre- per cent. launched in collaboration today reported its high- mercial operations in sec- Profit from the refining Rs 487 crore, respectively. with 17 international mu- est quarterly net profit of ond quarter with a loss of Rs and marketing business Retail business is how- seums, including the Tate Rs 9,423 crore on record 271 crore, has been blamed was marginally down at Rs ever yet to make its first net LOST NOTICE Gallery in London, the Met- earnings from petrochemi- for falling profits of indus- 6,165 crore as compared to profit. I, Kevikheno Savi am applying for duplicate copy of BA Admit ropolitan Museum of Art in cal business and telecom try peers. Bharti Airtel, the Rs 6,194 crore in Q3 of last The company’s Chair- unit Jio logging its first ever country’s largest telecom fiscal. In comparison to the man Mukesh Ambani said Card, Marksheet and Bank New York City and the Uffizi Passbook as I have lost it. in Florence. profit. operator, yesterday reported previous quarter (July-Sep- record-setting consolidated Consolidated net profit its seventh straight quarterly Name: Kevikheno Savi tember), the segment profit quarterly earnings marks the LOST ITEM(s): of Rs 9,423 crore, or Rs 16 per decline in net profit. Samsung to grow was down 7 per cent. culmination of petrochemi- 1. BA 1st & 4th Semester Admit share, in October-December Reliance said pre-tax While its oil and gas cal expansion projects and Card Roll No.14AH101. its presence across was 25.1 per cent higher than profit from petrochemi- business logged a loss of Rs the first positive net profit 2. BA 3rd & 5th Semester channels in India: Rs 7,533 crore, or Rs 12.8 a cal business, where all ex- 291 crore, Reliance said its contribution from newest Marksheet. share, in the same quarter of pansion projects have been retail business was the fast- business line - digital serv- 3. Bank Passbook (SBI Bazaar Asim Warsi last fiscal, the company said completed, was at record est growing in the country, ices under the Jio brand. Branch, Kohima, A/C in a statement. Jio, which high of Rs 5,753 crore in the No.20077184670) D-4978 new Delhi, Jan. 19 (iAns): with 160.1 million subscrib- third quarter of the current As Samsung heats up the ers is the world’s largest and fiscal. ANNEXURE-I smartphone market in the fastest growing mobile data The owner of world’s BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED New Year with two new of- network, turned positive largest refining complex (A Govt. Of India Enterprise) ferings, the South Korean “in only the second quarter earned USD 11.6 on turning O/o General Manager Telecom District giant is looking to grow its of commercial operations”, every barrel of crude oil into Nagaland: Dimapur business across channels, logging a net profit of Rs 504 fuel in October-December including online, as the year crore, it said. as against a gross refining Telecom Advisory committee PRESS RELEASE progresses, Asim Warsi, Glo- meeting of BSNL, Nagaland SSA Reliance Jio Infocomm margin (GRM) of USD 10.8 K-1532 bal Vice President, Samsung Ltd, or Jio, disrupted the in the same period last year. was held on 18.01.2018 at the India, said on Friday. telecom industry with free The GRM was, however, residence of Shri. Neiphiu Rio, “We are wherever our Hon’ble MP (LS), Nagaland. users are. And that’s why New notes Hon’ble MP (LS), Nagaland we have the largest retail emphasized on the improvement network in the country with over 1,50,000 touch points. of BSNL telecom network of We are constantly looking Nagaland SSA. to grow our business and General Manager, BSNL, Nagaland are looking to pave growth SSA assured that the BSNL telecom stories in all channels in- network is improving and will FROM (L-R): Shri. Tiajungba Aier/AGM cluding the online space,” further improve within a short (Admn), Shri. S. Dholendra Singh/DE(Mob), Warsi told IANS. span. 303 nos. (2G+3G) new BTS is Shri. Rocky S. Yhome, JTO/Trans, Shri. Samsung, which is gear- expected to be installed within Neiphiu Rio, MP (LS), Nagaland, Shri. Maitan ing up to take on Chinese a period of two to three years. In Toppo, General Manager, BSNL/Nagaland, rivals in the online segment, addition to this 42 nos. of Minilinks Shri. Anup Kr. Verma, BSNL,DGM(HQ)/ has launched two back- Nagaland. to-back “online exclusive” are planned to be installed and handsets. The two devices -- about 365 GP’s/villages are General Manager, BSNL, Galaxy A8+ and Galaxy On7 expected to be covered by FTTH. Nagaland, Dimapur Prime -- are from different PTI DG-717 price segments. A man displays his new INR 10 notes outside Reserve Bank of India, in New Delhi on Friday. GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND While A8+ is priced at Rs OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER 32,990 and will compete in KOHIMA::: NAGALAND the premium segment, On7 No. JUDL/SUCC/90/2018-I Dated Kohima, the 19th Jan, 2018 prime starts at Rs 12,990 and will compete in the highly- Markets vault to record highs; OBJECTION NOTICE competitive, mid-price seg- Whereas Smti. ELA W/O LT. K.H. SALUO MAO, Pensioner resident of Lower ment. P.W.D Colony, Kohima has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under post seventh week of gains the Indian Succession Act 1925, Part X to draw/withdraw/operate/transfer “A8+ will help Samsung K-1533 his/her Late husband- Pension P.O. Pen/Com-16362/NL/S/17559 of Treasury, consolidate its leadership Mumbai, Jan. 19 (PTi): lied 740.53 points in three Kohima (North). Bank A/C No.10277005623 SBI Bazar Branch, Kohima. Who in the premium segment Benchmarks extended their straight sessions. expired on 25.12.2017. (above Rs 30,000) where gravity- defying run for the The 50-share NSE Nif- Now therefore, public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any Sd/- LAND AND HOUSE FOR SALE Samsung has nearly 60 per third straight session today ty settled higher by 77.70 within 1 (one) month from the date of issue of this notice. (T.L.KIUSUMONG TIKHIR) as healthy earnings by blue- Additional Deputy Commissioner cent volume market share, points, or 0.72 per cent, at Kohima: Nagaland according to Gfk,” Warsi chips and GST rationalisa- 10,894.70. The index sur- KG-2261 IN BURMA CAMP UNITED BLOCK added. So far, Samsung was tion gave fresh impetus to passed its previous lifetime reluctant to go all out in the the buying momentum. closing high of 10,817 re- GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND online segment as it has The BSE Sensex spurt- corded in yesterday’s ses- OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER 4 ROOM SET WITH ATTACHED huge stakes in the offline ed 251.29 points to end at sion. Intra-day, it touched an KOHIMA::: NAGALAND th trade, with over 1.5 lakh re- its fresh lifetime high of all-time high of 10,906.85. No. JUDL/SUCC/90/2018-I Dated Kohima, the 19 Jan, 2018 BATHROOM. 60/30 FEET tail outlets. 35,511.58, while the broader It was the seventh week OBJECTION NOTICE Samsung has 43 per NSE Nifty advanced 77.70 of gains in a row for the mar- Whereas Smti. T. KAPASA KATHERINE W/O LT. KOMOW MAO, Pensioner PRICE: 18 LAKH’S (NEGOTIABLE) cent market share in the of- points to record 10,894.70. kets. The Sensex recorded resident of Lerie Colony, Kohima has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925, Part X to draw/withdraw/operate/ fline market, which account Intra-day, it breached the a significant rise of 919.19 transfer his/her Late husband-Pension P.O.No.111713245 of Treasury, Kohima CONTACT: 8826440538 / 8787593843 for nearly 75 per cent of all 10,900-mark for the first points, or 2.65 per cent (South). Bank A/C No.30771164275 SBI Bazar Branch, Kohima. Who expired smartphones sales. Besides time. Investor sentiment while the Nifty gained 213.45 on 25.06.2017. GENUINE BUYER’S ONLY Amazon and Flipkart, Sam- got a leg-up after the GST points, or 1.99 per cent, in Now therefore, public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any D-4979 within 1 (one) month from the date of issue of this notice. Sd/- sung has partnered with Council yesterday cut the the week. (T.L.KIUSUMONG TIKHIR) Paytm for online sales. It tax rate on 29 goods and 54 “Government’s decision Additional Deputy Commissioner Kohima: Nagaland recently recruited over 5,000 categories of services. to cut GST rate for few more KG-2262 online dealers as part of its Encouraging third-quar- items and a good start to Nagaland Law Students’ Federation tie up with Paytm Mall. ter results by bluechips like earnings season added en- GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND Galaxy A8+ will compete HDFC Bank and ITC added ergy in the market. OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER directly with OnePlus in the to the cheer. “Market is anticipating KOHIMA::: NAGALAND Raffle Draw Result th premium category, while Opening higher, the 30- a sea change in the earn- No. JUDL/SUCC/90/2018-I Dated Kohima, the 19 Jan, 2018 First Prize - 2252 On7 Prime is a strong con- share Sensex surged to an ings with a growth of 15-20 OBJECTION NOTICE Second Prize - 1067 Whereas Kumari. KESINLE KEMP D/O LT. RÜNOLE, Pensioner resident of tender in the Rs 10,000-Rs all-time high of 35,542.17 per cent in PAT led by re- Third Prize - 29 15,000 price bracket. “Both on a string of encouraging vamp in businesses and low Sendenyu Village, Tseminyu has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925, Part X to draw/withdraw/operate/ the phones have been priced earnings. It finally ended base effect. Moreover, posi- Consolation Prizes: 202, 161, 2176, 976, 219, 75, transfer his/her Late mother-Pension P.O.No.NL/4384 of Treasury, Kohima 1727, 191, 1729, 2345. competitively and it seems 251.29 points, or 0.71 per tive trend in global market (North). Bank A/C No.10530640192 SBI Main Branch, Kohima. Who expired that Samsung is gearing up cent higher at 35,511.58 -- and drop in crude prices on 06.03.2017. Winners are requested to claim the prize from the to take on Chinese com- bettering its previous record influenced buying pattern,” Now therefore, public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any concerned person given below on or before 10 days panies’ dominance in the closing of 35,260.29 hit yes- said Vinod Nair, Head of within 1 (one) month from the date of issue of this notice. Sd/- (T.L.KIUSUMONG TIKHIR) from the date of the draw. online segment,” industry terday. Research, Geojit Financial Additional Deputy Commissioner Kohima: Nagaland Ph: 9485209534 / 7005090628. expert said. The index has now ral- Services. KG-2263 DP-300 EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Saturday, January 20, 2018 6 Many Languages, One Literature the late Mahasweta Devi, who Jaipur Literature Festival, with its Chitra Mudgal, Mridula Garg, is dynamic and contemporary. It Namita Gokhale | IANS delivered the evocative keynote predominantly young audiences, Alka Saraogi, Pushpesh Pant, is full of questioning, sometimes speech in 2013, my dear friend (60 per cent of our audiences Mrinal Pande, Uday Prakash, as anger, but it also carries a continu- or me, the idea of India U.R. Ananthamurthy, who ad- are under 25) remains a crucial well as the next generation that ity of thought and identity. resides in her Sahitya, Westerners dressed us at the opening of the platform for the young to read includes Ravish, Shazi Zaman India exists in a constant in her words, her poetry, 2009 edition, and the incompara- and encounter these legendary and Yatindra Mishra, have been and ongoing state of translation. her songs, and the oldest, F ble Sunil Gangopadhyay, who was names. Be it the great Rajasthani friends and well wishers of what Quality literary translation from in a Knot Over richest and most diverse traditions with us in the same year. I remem- writer and scholar Rani Lakshmi has been described as "Sahitya ka source languages is the key to of oral and textual literature in the ber chatting with them outside the Kumari Chundawat, who was Mahakumbh". understanding and facilitating ex- world. India lives in her languages: Durbar Hall and their childlike at our festival in 2012 and 2013, Be it Volga and C. Mrunalini change between the Indian Bha- Twenty-two scheduled languages, Pronouns enthusiasm for the vibrant energy before she died in 2014 at the age in Telugu; Dhrubajyoti Bora, An- sha writing. Jaipur Bookmark, the including English, six classi- of the festival. In 2013, when he of 93; or Vijaydan Detha, 'Bijji' to uradha Pujari Sarma, Arupa Ka- publishing segment of the festival, cal languages -- Sanskrit, Tamil, Nury Vittachi | IANS was to speak once again at the fes- his adoring fans, who addressed lita Patangia and Aruni Kashyap has provided steadfast support Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam tival, Sunil da had left the world, us via a film shot by the brilliant in Assamese; Pratibha Ray and to publishers and translators and woman about to have a hospital pro- and Odia; 122 spoken languages, and U.R. Ananthamurthy, who Hindi writer Uday Prakash, our J.P. Das in Odia; Bama, Salma, acted as one of the catalysts and cedure involving her "naughty bits" (to 1,635 classified mother tongues, had been shortlisted for the DSC festival remains a crucial space Charu Nivedita and Perumal Mu- enablers for changing on-ground use the official medical term) asked for a and 1,957 pending classification. Prize for South Asian Writing in for honouring the languages and rugan in Tamil; the greats of In- attitudes. female nurse to do it. In walked a beefy This vast linguistic landscape is A 2012 as well as the Man Booker literature of India. dian literature have graced us with The ZEE Jaipur Literature individual with a crew-cut, deep voice, facial hair the backdrop for the annual ZEE international award in 2013, (both We are equally invested in folk their presence. K. Satchidanan- Festival and countless other valu- and tattoos. Jaipur Literature Festival. of which were announced at our cultures, narratives and the oral dan, Paul Zachariah, K.R. Meera, able literary events and initiatives When she politely pointed out that this nurse As the eleventh edition of the festival) was unable to attend be- traditions. The great maestro of Sethumadhavan, as well as the across the Indian subcontinent was clearly a man, staff told her that their col- ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival ap- cause of ill health. Last year, octo- Rajasthani Dingal poetry and per- towering figure of M.T. Vasude- have helped establish a literary league was a transsexual who had chosen to retain proaches, I look back at the last genarian S.L. Bhyrappa, best-sell- formance, Shakti Dan Kaviya, has van Nair, have all been speakers community, forged through lan- some male characteristics. decade, where, in the month of ing Kannada writer and revered performed at Jaipur, as have the at the festival. The video record- guage and the intangibles of cul- Staff made her "feel like a bigot" for what she'd Magh, we have consistently cele- literary figure, was in conversation late Mohan Bhopa, Ghafaruddin ings of their sessions provide an ture, establishing a common ma- said and she left the hospital without treatment. brated both the unity and diversity with Vivek Shanbhag, Anantha- Mewati, the last custodian of the accessible and invaluable video re- trix of understanding. The idea Details of this incident in a North London of Indian literature. I am struck murthy's son-in-law, whose Kan- Pandoon ka Kada traditions of source for the understanding and of many languages and one litera- hospital, reported in the UK Sunday Times a few afresh by the number of extraor- nada fiction has had a worldwide the Mewati Mahabharata, and so study of literary traditions. ture continues to hold true. days ago, were sent to me by reader Sherwood dinary writers from the Indian impact. many others. Each of the Indian literatures Tang, who said: "I'm as politically correct as the languages that we have had the (Namita Gokhale is one of India's Across languages, across gen- Our festival celebrates both carries rich historical and aesthet- next man, but it seems to me that the West has privilege of hearing in the beauti- foremost authors and co-director of erations, the rooted traditions of the heritage and the evolution of ic traditions, with the languages gone mad." ful precincts of the Diggi Palace. the upcoming Zee Jaipur Literature Bhasha writing and the heritage Hindi, in its many dialects and rooted in their physical and cul- I hear you, Mr Tang. Major international me- There is a generation of great Festival. The views expressed are of the Indian languages continue nuances. Ashok Vajpeyi, Naren- tural geography. The writing that dia (which means Western media) now require and inspiring writers gone by, like personal. She can be contacted at to enrich each other, and the ZEE dra Kohli, Om Prakash Valmiki, is emerging in these many avatars [email protected]) that reporters MUST refer to individuals by their "current self-chosen gender", not their DNA gen- der. But at least we get to use real words, unlike North American university teachers, who are in- Ushering Social Reforms Through Education: An Irish Nun's Experiments in India creasingly required to use made-up gender neutral pronouns, including zir, ze, zem, xemself, hirs, grounds and mix them together on an equal Our Future -- Thoughts of a Practical Radi- (to come up). The slum dwellers have been pers and ve. Classes can have hundreds of under- Somrita Ghosh | IANS footing. Only then will it be possible for us cal Nun", has been the brain behind many simply pushed to the outskirts," the nun grads, so teachers have no hope of remembering to have a fully integrated nation," Sister social initiatives like "Rainbow Homes", noted. who is what. he believes that education, not char- Cyril told IANS in an email. the "Brickfields Project" and "Barefoot" Kolkata has been a city that has been ity, is the only way to bring a change Zir will almost certainly accidentally call hirs She remembered that when she began which helped tremendously in educating home to many missionaries and charitable or xem ze or pers, and Zir will be charged with a in India's existing educational and her experiment in 1979, there was hardly children belonging to the poorest sections institutions and with Mother Teresa, the social system. And to turn this hate crime. S any support from the local residents. In the of the community. city also learned compassion and empa- Last year, a Canadian psychology professor thinking into reality, she battled the inequal- same year, she took charge as the principal These 60 years have been quite a chal- thy, but unlike her who believed in charity, said he had decided to simply use "he" for boys ity in the classroom through pioneering of Loreto Convent, Sealdah, an institute lenging journey for her. From landing in Sister Cyril has always strongly believed in school reforms. and "she" for girls. This statement caused utter where mostly students from well-to-do fam- Calcutta in 1956 till now, Sister Cyril has helping such children through education. shock and outrage in the West, and total baffle- This is the story of Sister Cyril, an Irish ilies studied. seen many facets of the city -- indeed, has "We (Sister Cyril and Mother Teresa) nun, who has been living in Kolkata for the ment among Asians, who struggled to see the Questions were raised when she decid- seen it changing. Not just infrastructural had a good working relationship, she gave problem. past six decades. Her first impression was ed to open the doors of the school to slum development, Sister Cyril believes that there help to destitute people while I believed that of a hot, humid and crowded city, but Penalties for getting this wrong are mounting. children, but she was determined to bring have been many vital educational reforms strongly in educating children so that they A law was recently passed in California which what moved her emotionally was the pov- about change in society through education- brought in by the West Bengal government can get employment and support them- erty and hopelessness of children dwelling makes nursing home staff who repeatedly use "he" al reforms. She fiercely battled the inequal- over the years. Now, she finds even the slum selves to be independent," she explained. for a male who has said he prefers "she" (or vice in Kolkata's numerous slums. And she had ity in the classrooms and now Loreto has children carrying a school bag and walking Asked if she ever thought of going back a different approach towards uplifting these versa) punishable by a $1,000 fine plus a year's jail 50 per cent of its seats reserved for children towards a school. For her, this is a satisfac- to Ireland, Sister Cyril firmly said no. sentence. slum dwellers who the upper classes often from economically backward families. tory improvement. "Though some of my ideas would have looked down upon. I told Sherwood that we don't have this prob- "The people said it couldn't be done, But there are still a few black spots that been good for Ireland, there was no mo- lem in Asia. "We've basically only got one sex left," "It struck me that we live in a layered I have proved that it can -- by creating a exist. One of these, she pointed out, was ment when I seriously considered going society whose upper levels have little to do I said. China and India have like a billion men school where all children are friends even the marginal socio-economic development back -- except maybe in the very hot sum- each and only a few women. with the lower levels unless the latter come though they belong to radically different in the city's slums. mer months of April and May," she said. into the former's houses as domestic help. It You think I'm joking but there was a very backgrounds," she maintained. "Very little improvement can be seen telling scandal in China a few days ago. Police will be very difficult to change this system Not just this, but Sister Cyril, who re- in the slum areas and in many cases the (Somrita Ghosh can be contacted at unless we bring all children from all back- [email protected]) swooped on the offices of dozens of Tinder-style cently co-authored a book titled "Girls Are people are dislodged for high-rise buildings Chinese language dating apps and found that all the women were robots. In text conversations with men, the robots gave out random responses with zero logic, jumping India Needs to Have a Serious Conversation About Consent, Marriage and Marital Rape from topic to topic, and the men apparently never once realised that they were not talking to actual which has remained missing from litera- have been put forth against criminalisa- troduce ‘irretrievable’ marriage as grounds women. Saumya Saxena | thewire.in ture and pop culture. tion of marital rape. Flavia Agnes has ar- for divorce, because a marriage – however I have not the slightest idea why, and male The piece opened up an entire spec- gued that by criminalising marital rape, we exploitative – is considered better than a readers who value their lives are strongly recom- With the Aziz Ansari story trum of consent and coercion to show that place sexual violence on a pedestal of sorts life as an unmarried person. mended to make the same claim. sparking nuanced conversations even in consensual partnerships, women as though it is somehow worse than other Homophobia, fear of inter-community Anyway, this reporter has resigned himself to can experience a lack of agency over spe- forms of domestic violence thereby feed- marriages, wariness with live-in relation- the fact that he will have to use the new politically across the world, India cific actions. The culturally accepted norm ing into the stereotype that sexual violence ships all contribute towards making us blind correct non-gender pronouns when working for must introspect on consent of the resisting damsel and the wanting accompanies a social stigma and therefore to consent within a heterosexual marriage Western media. So the story at the beginning of male has not only had a paralysing effect needs to have a harsher punishment. – the only form of cohabitation for adults this column could go something like this: both inside and outside of a on women, but fear of causing a man dis- However, such an argument begs the considered respectable and acceptable. A pers went to hospital to have zir private parts marriage. pleasure disallows them to come to terms question: why should the category of mar- Perhaps this is why anal sex remains checked and asked xem for a xim nurse. But a xir with their own emotional withdrawal of ried women suffice with more generalised a criminal offence, but marital rape hides entered. "You're not a zem, you're xir," pers said. n what was a significant year for femi- consent even as they physically concede to laws under domestic violence than those behind the edifice of a ‘pure union’ for Em replied: "I am a zem inside but have chosen to nism, we are carrying forward certain the sexual act. accessed by their unmarried counterparts? procreation and not pleasure. Indian laws retain selected xir characteristics." The pers under- conversations from the year gone by The burden of masculinity or the so- Others argue that the law would be go out of their way to entrench the idea of stood. And ze lived happily ever after. Ion to 2018. Soon after Harvey Wein- cial acceptability of certain behaviour, potentially misused. This is often stated to deemed consent by maintaining provisions stein was called out over his repeated har- however, can no longer serve as excuses for support an irrational categorisation of rape of ‘restitution of conjugal rights’. While (Nury Vittachi is an Asia-based frequent traveller. assment of women and the public nam- inability to gauge the consent of women victims with complete ignorance about the restitution of conjugal rights can also be Send ideas and comments via his Facebook page) ing and shaming of Indian academics for even as we remain sceptical of the way in fact that women have a significantly higher a tool for to couples who are being forci- sexual harassment, there was the #MeToo which the Ansari expose unfolded. chance of being raped by their own hus- bly denied their right to cohabit by their movement which brought to light the depth Even in long-term intimate partner- bands. Further, laws on ‘fraud’ and ‘defa- parents, in the absence of recognition of READERS’ MIRROR of the sexual harassment problem faced by ships, there needs to be a conveyance of mation’ are most frequently misused, but marital rape, the provision leaves women VIEWS & REVIEWS women. All this has lead us to some ever- consent at multiple points. The refusal to precipitate no outrage. vulnerable. uncomfortable questions about consent. read verbal or gestural cues of denial is, of The third argument is the internalised It is important therefore to link global Uncomfortable, because many believe course, not a ‘criminal’ offence that may ‘role-play’ of a newly-married couple of conversations about consent with marital that peeling into layers of consent leads us qualify as rape or sexual harassment, but it the coy and withering bride and the macho rape exception in India is because mar- An Appeal From a down a slippery slope where consensual is worth considering that by not question- husband who must lift the bridal veil. This riage and family become the most hospi- sexual encounters can, in retrospect, be ing stereotypical behaviours are we con- plot of the ‘first night’ has been repeatedly table arenas for arguments of ‘right to pri- Citizen of Dimapur viewed as moments of coercion. The US ceding to the argument that a ‘feeble no used in Bollywood, film after film, lead- vacy’, or against ‘criminalisation’ which With the state assembly elections bound to is debating whether or not Aziz Ansari’s could be a yes?’. ing us to the expectation that the natural serve to blur out the central question – that take place, in spite of all the ‘solution before elec- public shaming highlights yet another in- course of events on the night after the wed- Marriage, a double-edged sword of consent. The line between consent and tions’, I’m sure all the respective political parties stance of the limited agency of women in ding would lead to intercourse, something coercion is not always defined by violence are gearing up for the grand show. With regard a consensual sexual relationship or wheth- The idea of ‘deemed consent’ is most pro- which is necessarily initiated by the man. that could invite criminal consequences, to this, I’d like to make an earnest request to all er his being called out was indeed in bad nounced in the marital rape exemption, a As a society, we presume that no un- but is defined more by discomfort or un- the political parties, especially to the youth wings: taste. After all, the burden of masculinity clause that masquerades as the ‘saviour of married people are, or should be, indulg- willingness of one of the two involved please maintain civility whilst going around cam- is as exploitative for men as notions of do- marriages’ in criminal law in India. This is ing in consensual sexual intercourse and parties of either sex or gender, married paigning. Don’t go around speeding down the cility, fragility, acceptance, stoicism are to despite the fact that outside of marriage, we therefore there is a greater chance of rape or unmarried. By upholding the marital dusty roads and honking like chimpanzees (or women. have hailed strong laws against rape, non- even within intimate partnerships. We pre- rape exception, the law in effect, commits savages, whichever you prefer). Please don’t dis- consensual sex and sexual harassment. sume that unmarried women would and Grey areas the logical fallacy of holding a distinction turb the ‘almost peaceful’ atmosphere. I’m bring- In the course of research for the Justice should ‘resist’ and married women would In a recent piece in the New Yorker titled (between married and unmarried women) ing this issue up because it is always the same sto- Verma Commission, 2013, it was found and should acquiesce. Our refusal to be ‘Cat person’, the author narrates a story without difference. ry every elections. One must know that children that the majority of suggestions that had able to morally accept live-in, or unmar- of a sexual encounter which was consen- are always the most affected in such situations. I reached the committee had even sought ried partnerships on the one hand, and an (The writer has a PhD in legal history from sual but had moments of coercion. The would also appeal to the city police and admin- capital punishment against rape. However, obsession with marriage on the other, con- University of Cambridge. She has worked article went viral for all the right reasons, istration to put into place proper mechanisms to in a marriage, the same crime is recognised tributes also to greater anxieties about di- with the Justice Verma Committee in 2012- more specifically for narrating a sexual en- prevent such hooliganism. The liberty of the citi- almost as the husband’s right. vorce. We have, till date, been unable to in- 2013 and currently works as a consultant to counter from the ‘female gaze’, something There are a range of arguments that the 21st Law Commission of India.) zens must not be disturbed. I Longkumer

or decades the renowned Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir has blessed multitudes through their soul- refreshing gospel songs. One example is their recording from Psalm 121 titled “My Help.” DAILY F Psalm 121 begins with a personal confession of faith in the Lord who brought all things into existence, and He was the source of the psalmist’s help (vv. 1–2). Just what did this mean? Stability (v. 3), around-the-clock care (vv. 3–4), constant presence and protection (vv. 5–6), and preservation from all kinds of evil for time and eternity (vv. 7–8). PATH Taking their cues from Scripture, God’s people through the ages have identified the Lord as their source of “help” through their songs. My own worship experience includes lifting my voice with others who sang a soulful rendition of Charles Wesley’s, “Father, I stretch my hands to Thee, no other help I know; if Thou withdraw Thyself from me, ah! whither shall I go.” The great reformer Martin Luther got My Help! it right when he penned the words, “A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.” Do you feel alone, forsaken, abandoned, confused? Ponder the lyrics of Psalm 121. Allow these BIBLE READ: PSALM 121 words to fill your soul with faith and courage. You’re not alone, so don’t try to do life on your own. THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Rather, rejoice in the earthly and eternal care of God as demonstrated in the life, death, resurrection, My help comes from the Lord, and ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ. And whatever the next steps, take them with His help. the Maker of heaven and earth. Father, how grateful we are that Scripture and song remind us that You are our source of help. ~ Psalm 121:2 Help me to not forget that this day. The Maker of the universe is the helper of God’s people!

The contents of articles in this page do not necessarily reflect the Editorial view or policy of the paper. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Saturday, January 20, 2018 7 WHO Gets to Work: 2018 a Litmus Test for New Team to do that. Only if this team does not de- own particular programme,” the WHO has draft document. WHO recognises that it is posed to on such matters. “We want to cre- Priti Patnaik | thewire.in liver, then questions can be asked. It is too said in its draft strategy document. To do unique among global health organisations ate an enabling environment so that some early to pass any judgement on his inten- this, the WHO proposes that it will move in its mandate to provide independent nor- real progress is made on addressing access Ambitious priorities, strained tions,” a health attaché at a country mission away from “categories of work which made mative guidance – a key source of its au- issues in the long term,” one official noted. budgets and a changing political in Geneva told The Wire. specific diseases and health issues more thority and comparative advantage. (Some European countries, although trou- There are invisible boundaries within recognizable, but which also had the effect In addition to setting norms and stand- bled by high prices of medicines, want to order dominate the World international organisations, and political of hampering cooperation between pro- ards, the WHO also promotes and monitors “cherry-pick” what is convenient for them Health Organisation’s upcoming changes will be resisted, since power has grammes”. Instead, it proposes focusing on the implementation of these norms; in ad- during discussions on access, the source not shifted for so many decades, the official outcomes to improve priority setting and dition, monitors the health situation and as- said.) annual executive board meet in added. programming at the country level. “It aligns sesses health trends. It shapes the research The other key document on access issues Geneva. Another senior official from a develop- more clearly with country planning and de- agenda and stimulates the generation, trans- that will be tabled at the meeting is the over- ing country who spoke to The Wire, agreed. livery of the work needed…,” the WHO is lation and dissemination of knowledge and all programme review of the global strategy rey skies in Geneva this winter “On these appointments, I think these are of the view. proven practices. and plan of action on public health, inno- betray the action gathering pace merely efforts to micromanage Tedros. It is On staffing, the WHO has said that it Commentators at People’s Health vation and intellectual property – a report at the World Health Organiza- a way to distract him from his priorities, to will continue on its efforts towards greater Movement have said, “The emphasis on that was commissioned by member states. tion (WHO) as a relatively new tie his hands.” It is not clear whether such gender equality in its administration. (Al- WHO’s normative role suggests a willing- The report reviews the implementation of G appointments were clearly political quid though sceptics also point out that address- ness to restrict WHO to its domain of com- the strategy over the last decade and more. team goes about structuring future priori- ties, finding ways to fund them, making fresh pro quo, and neither has it been conclusive- ing years of gender inequity in appoint- petitive advantage which is clearly designed It formulates clearer goals and estimates appointments and trying to push through ly established that any of the appointments ments has to be done cautiously without to reassure donors who are apprehensive that a little more than US $30 million will an overall shift in the way the United Na- made so far lacked merit-based considera- compromising on merit.) Further, Tedros about a more activist WHO (eg support for be required to implement recommendations tions institution has been run for the past tions. also wants to increase appointments of na- a sugar tax).” to address challenges around access during 70 years. A sense of optimism continues These events could be a small indication tionals from developing countries from less Also, notably, the revised draft of priori- 2018-2022. Among others, the report push- to prevail several months into the election on how much is at stake and how fiercely than 12% at the headquarters to a third by ties has also included a fuller recognition of es for national laws to reflect TRIPS flex- of WHO’s first ever director general from changes will be resisted in the months and 2023, apart from enabling internships for access to medicines under the aegis of the ibilities and improve transparency in R&D Africa, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. years to come. young people from the developing world. broader goal of Universal Health Coverage. costs. Sources have said that some of the Not surprisingly, as in any institution of (Recent past has already shown how con- It recognises that the principal cause of fi- recommendations allegedly do not have the global governance, this optimism accom- The general programme of work – tentious this can be.) nancial hardship is out-of-pocket payments support of a few countries and this is be- new priorities ing currently debated ahead of next week’s panies a few concerns about transparency, Proposed strategic shifts for the purchase of medicines. It has said governance and motives – typical of an or- The new draft set of priorities for the period that the WHO will help mobilise political meeting. It is hoped that the EB will decide ganisation with 194 countries as members 2019-2023 that seeks to provide a direction The WHO aspires to provide more effective capital for policies that promote access, and recommend for the adoption of the re- and various political interests at stake. to the way the organisation will work will leadership at all levels, drive impact in every including access to generic medicines and port by the assembly later in May. Next week, the WHO’s 34-member ex- surely evolve in the course of the year, not country and focus on ‘global public goods’. innovation and pushing for domestic in- Political uncertainties and financing ecutive board (EB) convenes for an annual the least because of financial and political The WHO has said it will advocate for vestment in coverage schemes that reduces The success of the administration will meeting from January 22-27 in Geneva to considerations, experts say. health at the highest political level. Recog- out-of-pocket payments, among others. The depend on the latitude it will have in terms consider a packed agenda, including re- Essentially, the strategic goals in GPW nising that health is both technical and po- draft however, fights shy of making any of raising resources for its goals. At the time viewing an ambitious set of priorities for have been articulated as: a billion more peo- litical, it takes into cognizance that health mention of WHO leading negotiations on a this story went to print, an awaited resource the organisation, discussing reforms on ple benefitting from universal health cover- has come to assume importance in high- global R&D agreement that could set global mobilisation strategy was not yet released governance issues, taking stock of various age; a billion more to be better protected level political forums from the G20 to the norms for funding R&D as a public good by the WHO. disease programmes, health emergencies, by addressing health emergencies; by pro- UN Security Council. – a long standing demand of developing Early this week, the WHO announced cross-cutting matters such as access to med- moting healthier populations, an additional It has also said that it will engage with a countries and other parties. an indication on what such goals could icines, digital health technology, sharing ge- billion must enjoy better health and well- range of non-state actors. While acknowl- “The final gavelling on the GPW will cost. The WHO has said that a high-level netic resources, and crucial organisational being. edging that the WHO is and will remain a happen over the next few months ahead of financial estimate for its draft set of priori- matters on financing, among others. In a departure from the past, several member state organisation, it underscores the assembly,” one country official told The ties is pegged at US $10.8 billion over the The 142nd EB meting is significant as it consultations in 2017 shaped the initial the need to engage with non-state actors Wire. five-year period for the ‘base segment’ of is the first such meeting of the board since priorities. The WHO took note of some considering the “current conceptions of the budget. A section of the budget will be global governance” – a space where such Access to medicines discussions Tedros assumed office in July 2017. (This is of the questions raised and recommenda- at the EB scalable for operations including emergen- apart from the special two-day EB meeting tions made on its goals during the special parties have come to assume importance. cies. It acknowledges that this estimate is that took place in November 2017.) EB meeting last year. Countries wanted to “A range of political and policy interests Apart from the proposed priorities, other “top-down” and is subject to needs at the A new draft set of priorities or the 13th know the link between the investment case are influenced by a network of alliances key issues will be taken up at the meeting country level. It also makes note of poten- General Programme of Work (GPW), as it for these priorities and budgetary realities, and coalitions, involving nongovernmen- next week. Consultations around issues of tial savings on economy and efficiency up is called, is a signature document that seeks for example. They also had questions on tal organisations, philanthropic founda- access to medicines continue to remain con- to US $440 million. to mark a shift from the administration of measuring the impact of such priorities. tions, and private sector entities. Outreach tested as before. Experts also point to a worrying empha- former director general Margaret Chan to (One country delegate described the draft as to such actors is critical for WHO’s work,” There are at least two separate discus- sis on value for money. In general, waste- that of Tedros, experts say. a document prepared by enthusiastic con- it says. sions on access issues that will be taken up ful expenditure in the wider UN system, Apart from this ambitious document sultants for an ambitious politician.) Perhaps some may read this as a real- next week, both of which point to small yet including at the WHO, merit an efficiency- that has pleased many, the more immediate Tedros seeks to usher in key organisa- ity the institution has to contend with, significant changes under the new admin- based approach, but blanket adoption of challenges will be finding funds to pay for tional and strategic shifts in the way it de- given the deep pockets of the private sector, istration. institutionalised spending cuts driven by these priorities, getting buy-in from coun- livers health. “He has had to strike a bal- for example, in battling some of the most The issue of addressing the global short- corporate consultants can be problematic tries on the goals, and how the team under ance, so to that extent the GPW is a good acute health challenges of our times. Oth- age of, and access to, medicines and vac- for the implementation of complex public Tedros will work together on competing document. These priorities will evolve a lot ers might look at these engagements more cines, has been discussed at several WHO health programmes where investments can- and opposing interests between countries. in the run-up to the assembly this year. The critically, demanding greater scrutiny. But annual meetings. The report typically takes not be strait-jacketed. All these elements will come together at goals also need to be realistic. WHO can- experts also want the WHO to pay attention into account developments and efforts In fact, a recent report by an independ- the meeting next week, and in the following not do everything. Where is the money?,” to how member states engage with non- made to address these issues. Easier access ent expert oversight advisory committee at months till the World Health Assembly in an official said. state actors and how policies are shaped at to clinical trial data are among the policies the WHO, while supporting the approach May 2018, which some say will define the The organisation’s programme budget country levels. suggested here. warned against “over-institutionalising” tenure of the new team. is serviced by both assessed and voluntary On driving impact at country levels, What is also important to note that this value for money in the WHO. “Value for contributions. More than 80% of the total the WHO wishes to tailor the secretariat’s time, the document refers to the recommen- Money, has become a mainstream narrative What the last few months tell us funding comes in the form of voluntary engagement with countries taking into ac- dations of the UN High Level Panel on Ac- which is taking hold on the WHO. They There is an incipient yet emerging direc- contributions that are earmarked for spend- count national context and capacity. “In cess to Medicines which divided countries. must resist it,” one developing country of- tion on how issues might evolve in the ing, making it is less flexible for the WHO some settings, such engagement will be (The Wire had reported on how discus- ficial told The Wire. course of the year, going by the eventful to respond in emergencies. Tedros is keen more upstream – policy-related, strategic sions on the report where shelved during Efficiency gains, although important, initial months since the election. Apart to change this. and normative and in others, more down- the assembly in May 2017.) This is an is- will be limited in their impact on overall from kick-starting discussions on strategic In one of the most significant state- stream with a focus on technical assistance, sue that has festered for over a year and has funding challenges that the organisation priorities, Tedros made some high-profile ments made by Tedros in his tenure so far, strengthening service delivery and imple- witnessed strong resistance from the US. faces. Countries worry on how the WHO appointments that won him praise for tak- he did not shy away from asking member- mentation of WHO’s normative guidance,” Sources say that referencing these recom- can deliver without increasing assessed ing a definite stand on addressing gender states to unearmark funding to provide it adds. Countries with diverse and com- mendations in an official WHO document, contributions. Uncertainty around the role and regional diversity. This was soon fol- greater flexibility to the WHO to use the plex challenges have often suffered from a deemed contentious by a section of the of the US in its commitments towards the lowed by a serious misstep that was called funds. “Give us unearmarked funding, we headquarter-driven, one-size-fits-all policy countries, was strongly contested. WHO is adding to a lack of clarity on how a ‘blunder’ in the announcement – and the will do more. Give us ownership. Change approach. “This document would not have been some of these issues can be resolved. US subsequent withdrawal – of the now-oust- the design of funding,” Tedros appealed to Even as there is a push to make the possible in the previous administration, is one of the biggest donors to the WHO ed Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe countries on resource mobilisation during WHO more operational, justifiably in where the secretariat had allegedly tried to (It accounted for more than 30% of the as a goodwill ambassador for non-commu- the special EB meeting last year. He also countries with weak institutional capaci- scuttle discussions around the UN report total voluntary contributions to the WHO nicable diseases. said that there was a trust deficit amongst ties and in conflict contexts, the focus on amongst member states. We hope that the among member-states in 2016.) There have also been some concerns member states. its normative role is clear in its priorities for new administration will take a more bal- “No one will step up in matching contri- on whether it was merit or political con- And sure enough, this appeal, not un- the future. In fact, countries want the WHO anced view on such matters,” one official butions if the US arbitrarily decides to stop siderations that influenced the way some noticed, has made way into the latest draft. to protect its normative role in addition to said. In an annexe to the document, the or cut funding,” an official was of the view. directors in key positions were appoint- The WHO has said, “Given the integrated any increase in its operational responsibili- WHO has not only referred to the sug- Although Germany has tried to assume a ed late last year. In particular, attention nature of the work that is required to im- ties, putting pressure on its already strained gestions of the UN report, but has also leadership role on global health in forums was drawn to the appointment of Tereza plement GPW 13, more flexible financing finances. mapped how the WHO works within that such as the G20, it is plagued by political in- Kasaeva, formerly an official at the Rus- will be critical. The quality of funds is al- “WHO will strengthen its public voice – framework. stability and domestic challenges, he noted. sian health ministry, as director of WHO’s most as important as their quantity. The based on science and evidence – and advo- In addition, it is understood that Co- But not all are pessimistic on the roles of global tuberculosis (TB) programme. This director-general has asked member states cate for progress, especially in areas of par- lombia, with the support of other develop- other countries. appointment has been conflated with Te- to unearmark their contributions. This is ticular importance identified in GPW 13. ing countries, and possibly a few European Donor countries are also aware that they dros meeting Russian President Vladimir a sign of trust and enables management to WHO will speak up against practices from countries, first brought forward a proposal are dealing with a different administration. Putin in November. Russia had pledged deliver. Increasing assessed contributions any sector including industry that, based on on a potential roadmap for the WHO to im- “The Tedros election was the first broad- $15 million for fighting TB at the WHO would also give WHO greater independ- evidence, are harmful to health,” it says in plement policy matters addressing key chal- based election where 133 countries voted Global Ministerial Conference on TB, held ence.” the revised document. lenges on access to medicines, sources told for him. He will be held to greater account- in Moscow. The priorities also have a strong empha- The Wire. Consultations among countries ability by many more member-states than Seasoned watchers say that other do- Proposed organisational shifts sis on the provision of global public goods. have resulted in a draft proposal that has only donor countries,” one observer said. nor-member states have routinely influ- The WHO has said it would like to see “WHO’s normative, data, and research and not been finalised yet, according to sources. (Priti Patnaik is a Geneva-based journalist enced appointments at the WHO for years. greater cooperation within departments innovation activities drive the creation of (At this point it is not clear, what the text of and researcher. She has previously worked as “Director-level appointments are political since many of these units work in silos. global public goods. WHO’s quintessential such a proposal is.) a consultant in the UN system including at appointments. There is nothing surprising “A major shift will be to create a seam- function is to ensure access to authoritative Overall, it appears that countries are the WHO. She tweets at @pretpat and can be here. The director general wanted to assem- less organisation, where people’s primary and strategic information on matters that cautious about pushing resolutions that reached at [email protected].) ble his own team and he should be allowed affiliation is with WHO rather than their affect peoples’ health,” according to the some of the developed countries may be op-

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You want to be able to understand every- not, if this allows you to get the perspective you need on the director of a film and that you’ve just met a potential lately will be right before your eyes and you’ll see that it thing from the simplest to the most complicated. Noth- things? Use this period in your life to give things their producer for your movie. You just happen to have your script isn’t so bad after all. You’ll be rewarded for all your hard ing could get in the way of your thirst for knowledge. So real value and to see where certain people actually fit in hand. Are you ready to move up in the world? Are you work, as if life were trying to give you a lesson about be- get a good supply of books about the things you would into your world. You’re a very lucky person to be able to ready for success? ing optimistic. So don’t be so negative! like to learn about and try and meet some new people. find this kind of balance in your life. AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): You have TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): Not all friend- LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): It’s very difficult SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): Have you a kind of creativity that knows no bounds ships are the same, Taurus. You may have for you to reconcile your desire for creativity been wanting to talk to your partner about today, Aquarius, and a kind of originality learned that the hard way, but that’s OK. To- and originality in your life to the constraints something important, Scorpio? Well, it’s up to that knows no limits. How are you going to day you could feel like putting your friendships that society puts on you to be an efficient, pro- you to make the first move. In fact, that’s just go about expressing this rich creativity that abounds in some kind of order and getting a bit of perspective on ductive person, Leo. This is one of the great dilemmas what your partner is waiting for you to do. Take advan- inside of you? If your environment doesn’t allow you things. It’s time to figure which of your friends are really facing a lot of people these days. It’s as if you have to tage of your day today to tell your partner exactly what to express this creativity, change environments and there for you when you need them, which of them show hide your real personality in order to live up to what you expect from him or her and to share some of your try to make a new reality for yourself. This is the only you how much they care about you, and which ones do other people expect of you. Some advice for today: don’t worries. You’re someone who is lucky enough to know way you’ll be able to use this incredible energy pro- not. Each kind of friendship can be useful to you in its be so hard on yourself. You’re only human. what you want, but it isn’t always easy for you to tell other ductively. own way. Don’t be afraid to admit this. people what that is. Be strong. VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): You seem to PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): This is an GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 21): Not only do you have a lot of resentment toward someone who SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): You ideal day to take a look at your financial want to live life to the fullest every second, you may have hurt you. Don’t keep these feelings enjoy your freedom, Sagittarius. You’re a very situation, so get out your bank statements also feel the need to leave your special mark on the inside or they’ll eat away at you, Virgo. Take independent person and you hate it when any- or dividend reports. Try and pretend that world you live in. You just have to be creative in advantage of your day today to put all your cards on the thing gets in your way. That’s all right, but you you’re with your banker and describing your situ- life, Gemini. You can’t help it. That great project you’ve been table and forget about revenge, because it could just turn may want to take a look at your financial situation even if ation as objectively as possible, without overesti- thinking about for a while is just beginning to take shape. against you. Instead, why don’t you try to reach out to that’s not really your thing. You tend to resent having to mating what you bring in or underestimating what Today you may find some of the materials you needed to re- that person and explain your feelings to him or her? The deal with these lowly material questions, but if you don’t, you spend. You won’t regret this process, since it ally get things going! A financial gift or the gift of someone’s good energy you get from this experience could be very you could severely restrict your freedom to live life to its could prevent you from making some big mistakes time? Someone’s generosity could really make your day! beneficial to you tomorrow. fullest. Be reasonable about things. later on.

The contents of articles on this page do not necessarily reflect the Editoral view or policy of the paper EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Saturday, January 20, 2018 8 NATION NEWS IN BRIEF EC recommends disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs Delhi Police to ensure security New Delhi, Jan. 19 (PTI): In by the recommendation of the will not endanger the Arvind Commission allowed “undue” disqualified include, Adarsh arrangements for ‘Padmaavat’ a blow to Delhi’s ruling Aam Commission. Under the rules, Kejriwal government though adjournments to AAP MLAs Shastri (Dwarka), Alka Lamba Admi Party, the Election Com- petitions to the President seek- the number of party MLAs will that cost the people of Delhi (Chandni Chowk), Anil Bajpai release mission on Friday recommend- ing disqualification of lawmak- come down to 45 dearly, the BJP’s Delhi chief (Gandhi Nagar), Avtar Singh New Delhi, Jan. 19 (IANS): Delhi Police on Friday ed to the President the disquali- ers are referred to the EC An angry AAP said the Manoj Tiwari said the party (Kalkaji), Kailash Gahlot (Na- said it has made proper arrangements to maintain law fication of 20 of its MLAs for The poll panel takes a deci- Election Commission had never stands prepared for elections jafgarh) -- who is also a minister and order in the capital for the release of “Padmaavat” holding office of profit, setting sion and sends its recommenda- “touched this low”, and insinu- “any moment” -- Madan Lal (Kasturba Nagar), next week in the wake of a bandh call by the Shree the stage for their ouster from tion to the Rashtrapati Bhavan ated that the prime minister was “We welcome the EC de- Manoj Kumar (Kondli), Naresh Rajput Karni Sena against the film. Speaking to IANS, the Assembly which is accepted behind the action cision disqualifying 20 AAP Yadav (Mehrauli), Nitin Tyagi Special Commissioner of Police, Dependra Pathak In its opinion sent to Presi- In the present case, the peti- “The EC should not be the MLAs (Laxmi Nagar), Praveen Kumar said, “In view of the screening of ‘Padmaavat’ movie dent Ram Nath Kovind on tion was made to disqualify 21 letter box of the PMO. But that Arvind Kejriwal should take (Jangpura) next week in the national capital, we have done proper Friday morning, the Election MLAs, but one resigned a few is the reality today,” AAP leader responsibility for moral defeat Others are: Rajesh Gupta arrangements. We are continuously in touch with vari- Commission said the MLAs, months back Ashutosh tweeted and resign,” he said (Wazirpur), Rajesh Rishi ( Jana- ous big and small cineplex managements.” “We have by occupying the post of par- Once the President accepts The Congress, which ruled There, however, was no offi- kpuri), Sanjeev Jha (Burari), proper security in the periphery of the national capital liamentary secretaries between the opinion, by-elections will the state for a long time, wel- cial word from the Commission Sarita Singh (Rohtas Nagar), and additional force has been kept in readiness. We are March 13, 2015 and September have to be held for the 20 As- comed the EC decision, with When contacted, Chief Som Dutt (Sadar Bazar), Sharad urging groups not to indulge in any act which could 8, 2016, held office of profit, sembly seats its Delhi unit chief Ajay Maken Election Commissioner A K Kumar (Narela), Shiv Charan violate the law and order situation,” Pathak said. The and were liable to be disquali- The AAP has a massive ma- saying Chief Minister Arvind Joti said since the matter is sub- Goel (Moti Nagar), Sukhbir Karni Sena has been stridently protesting release of fied as legislators, highly-placed jority in the 70-member Delhi Kejriwal has lost the right to be judice, he would not offer any Singh (Mundka), Vijendar Garg ‘Padmaavat’ on the grounds that it distorts history. sources said assembly with 65 seats, and in power after the EC decision comment on the issue (Rajinder Nagar) and Jarnail The President is bound to go the impending disqualification Regretting that the Election The 20 MLAs set to be Singh (Tilak Nagar). SC no to RS MP’s plea seeking merger of voter ID with Aadhaar New Delhi, Jan. 19 (PTI): The Supreme Court today Congress will revoke my suspension, Andhra CM threatens legal fight refused to hear Rajya Sabha MP Sasikala Pushpa’s plea seeking merger of voter ID card with Aadhaar and granted her liberty to assist its larger bench which is says Mani Shankar Aiyar over Centre’s unfulfilled promises hearing the challenge to the Act governing the unique Hyderabad, Jan. 19 (PTI): Amaravati, Jan. 19 (IANS): Amid a per- after NITI Ayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Ku- identity scheme. The plea filed by Pushpa, who has Former Union minister ceived strain in ties with the BJP, Andhra mar’s statement in Amaravati that Andhra been expelled from the AIADMK, came up for hearing Mani Shankar Aiyar, sus- Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Pradesh was a fast growing economy and before a bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra pended from the Congress Naidu on Friday virtually threatened to drag would not need much of help from the and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud. for his controversial remarks the Centre to court over the unfulfilled com- Centre. “We are disposing of this petition with liberty to assist against Prime Minister mitments made in state Reorganization Act. Stating that Andhra Pradesh had the the constitution bench in the Aadhaar matter,” the Narendra Modi, today ex- The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Presi- lowest per capita income in the south with bench said. A five-judge constitution bench is hearing pressed confidence that he dent said the state government could move a difference of Rs 35,000 with the nearest a clutch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity will be re-inducted. the Supreme Court to get justice. competitor, Naidu said this was not because of government’s flagship Aadhaar programme and its He said he was hopeful “We are not asking for any extra favours. of the mistake of people but due to the enabling Act of 2016. The apex court had on Decem- that the party would do so We are demanding what is due to us under unscientific decision of the UPA who split ber 15 last year extended till March 31 the deadline for anytime. Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. We the state in 2014. He said five crore people mandatory linking of Aadhaar with various services “It (revocation of sus- want the Centre to do the handholding suffered as the then rulers did not do “equal and welfare schemes of all ministries and departments and provide level playing field till the state justice” by compensating the state for the loss of the Centre, states and union territories. pension) may happen either Mani Shankar Aiyar in the next six hours, or in achieves parity with others. If required, we of Hyderabad to Telangana. the next six days, or in the December 7 amid specula- Explaining the sequence will go to the Supreme Court on one or two He said in the last three and half years, Two civilians killed as Pakistan next six weeks or in the next tion that his remarks against of events that led to his sus- issues,” he said at a conference of district the state had improved but had not recovered targets civilian areas, BoPs six years,” Aiyar said. Modi had undone the gains pension from the party, Ai- collectors and other officials. from the loss. “If we have to recover there “I would know that one made by party president yar said he was reacting to Naidu, who met Prime Minister Naren- are only two options. We have to work hard Jammu, Jan. 19 (PTI): Two civilians were killed day, I think they (will) take Rahul Gandhi during cam- the PM’s reference to B R dra Modi last week, said the state will take or the Centre has to do the hand holding to and three others injured as Pakistan Rangers heavily me back. Because however paigning in the Gujarat elec- Ambedkar and said “neech whatever the Centre gives and then chalk out undo the injustice.” shelled civilian areas and Border Out Posts for the sec- much they might feel that tions. kism ka aadmi”. its future course of action. Naidu also reacted to Chandrasekhar ond consecutive day on Friday along the IB in Jammu they have alienated me from Modi had used Aiyar’s He asserted that he never During the meeting with Modi, Naidu Rao’s allegation that rulers from Andhra and Samba districts BSF troops effectively retaliated the Congress, I am a Con- remark that he (the prime spoke of “neech jaati” or had urged him to release the pending Rs destroyed Hyderabad. “Pakistan Rangers resorted to heavy firing and shelling gressman and I shall remain minister) was a vile sort low caste. 16,447 crore through NABARD and make “I developed Telangana and Hyderabad along the IB in several areas in R S Pura, Arnia and absolutely loyal to the party,” of person to the hilt at the Aiyar said he regrets other arrangements to fund projects in the for the benefit of Telugu people. Those Ramgarh sectors since 0640 hours”, a BSF officer?said he said at the “India Today hustings to whip up a sense missing Rahul Gandhi’s ratio of 90:10 between the Centre and state making such comments should see what They targeted?around 40 Border Out Posts (BoPs) in Conclave South 2018” here. of Gujarati pride. The Con- election as Congress presi- under the Special Assistance Measure an- was Hyderabad before 1995 and what was three sectors using 82mm and 52 mortar bombs, auto- Aiyar was suspended gress had also issued him a dent as he was with the Gan- nounced last year in lieu of special category it afterwards,” said Naidu, who served as matic and small weapons, he said “The exchange of from the primary member- show cause notice over the dhi scion during the filing of status. the Chief Minister of undivided state from fire is going on when the reports last came in”, he said ship of the Congress on remarks. nominations for the post. The TDP chief’s remarks came a day 1995 to 2004. adding they have targeted BoPs and villages in over 35 kms of IB A police officer said Pakistani troops have targeted over 40 civilian villages in Arnia, R S Pura and Ramgarh sectors along the IB till now Two civil- Modi to attend World Economic Forum Unemployable youth limit India’s ians, including a woman, were killed and three civil- New Delhi, Jan. 19 (IANS): vision of how he sees the Indian interact with 120 members ians were injured in the shelling, they said While the Prime Minister Narendra Modi economy as contributing not of the International Business woman died in Sai Khurda, the man died in Korotona will leave for Davos, Switzer- only to the domestic improve- Council which is a part of the growth — Minister Hegde in R S Pura-Arnia belt. land, on Monday to attend this ment but also on a global scale.” WEF. This will include the year’s World Economic Forum, Giving details of Modi’s CEO of General Motors, the Bengaluru, Jan. 19 (IANS): Stating “The way we have Indian Institutes Teachers want Ambedkar on cur- it was announced on Friday. programme in Davos, Ramesh CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, that only about 20 per cent of India’s of Management (IIMs) and Indian rency notes This will be the first prime Abhishek, Secretary in the De- and the Executive Directors of 1.5 million engineers are employable Institutes of Technology (IITs), we will New Delhi, Jan. 19 (IANS): Around 50 teachers from ministerial participation from partment of Industrial Policy BASF, Nestle, and J.P. Morgan by the industry, Union Minister Anant- soon have Indian Institutes of Skills to Dalit and other marginalised sections took out a march India in two decades after the and Promotion, said there Chase. kumar Hegde on Friday called “unem- meet the skill requirements of our na- towards the President House on Friday to demand participation of then Prime will be a dinner on January On January 22, DIPP will ployability” as the biggest challenge that tion,” Hedge said. that B.R. Ambedkar’s image should be on currency Minister H.D. Devegowda in 22 which will be attended by also be organising a reception could restrict India’s growth. Addressing a seminar earlier in the notes and April 14 -- Ambedkar’s birth date -- must 1997. CEOs of 60 companies. in which 1500 delegates are “Only 7 per cent of the Indian day on “Aerospace and Aviation Indus- be a national holiday. The teachers marched from Explaining the significance Of these, 40 will be from expected to participate. engineers are capable of handling core try: Skill Development Needs, Chal- Samta Sthal, the resting place of former Deputy Prime of Modi’s visit, Vijay Gokhale, 18 different countries, while 20 “We will be showcasing the engineering tasks... This is the biggest lenges, Opportunities, Road Map and Minister Babu Jagjivan Ram. They were barricaded Secretary (Economic Relations) will be from India. These 60 various achievements that India challenge and could limit the growth Way Forward” here in the city, Hegde from reaching the presidential palace. Members of in the Ministry of External companies are across 26 differ- has made in the last few years in that India is aiming to achieve,” the said in order to develop technologies of Delhi University SC/ST OBC Teachers’ Forum and Affairs, said that in 1997, the ent sectors. terms of ease of doing business, Union Minister of State for Skill De- international standards, there would be others from schools submitted a memorandum to the Indian economy was well below “The market cap of these in terms of massive opportuni- velopment and Entrepreneurship said. India International Skill Centres in the President’s office. $1 trillion whereas it is now companies is $3.3 trillion,” ties in future,” Abhishek said. Hedge was speaking at the founda- country soon. above $2 trillion. Abhishek said. “If it had been a Asked if Modi will have a tion stone laying event for the Centre Hedge, who was late by over two “The main event is the key- country it would have been the bilateral meeting with US Presi- of Excellence for Aerospace Design hours for his own ministry’s event, Eight policemen injured in Kash- note speech the Prime Minister fifth largest in the world.” dent Donald Trump, Gokhale Training in Bengaluru. delivered his speech in Hindi saying mir explosion will give at the plenary session He said these companies said the two leaders will not be “Aerospace and aviation is a bud- he would speak only in the “national ding industry in India and the country language” and not “overseas language Srinagar, Jan. 19 (IANS): Eight policemen were on January 23,” Gokhale said. have created four million jobs present in Davos at the same injured on Friday when militants hurled a grenade at Gokhale said this visit is around the world of which one time. He also said that there is is gradually realising the potential and English”. extent of it,” he said. “A new Union Public Service Com- the Pulwama police station in Jammu and Kashmir. going to be a signal that India million are in India. Twelve no meeting planned with Pa- “The militants threw a grenade which exploded injur- is “engaging with the rest of the companies have been operating kistan Prime Minister Shahid The aerospace design training mission cadre, Indian Skill Develop- centre, to be set up by a German multi- ment Service (ISDS), will be introduced ing the eight,” a police officer said. All eight men were world in a very multi-dimen- in India for over a century. Khaqan Abbasi. immediately shifted to a hospital. Doctors said all of sional way”. “We are looking forward to After Modi, Finace Min- national company P3 Engineering and soon. The USPC has already given its Consulting, along with the National nod to it,” the Minister mentioned. them were in stable condition. Security forces started “This is occurring at a time the Prime Minister’s interaction ister Arun Jaitley, Commerce a hunt for the militants in the area. when India’s attractiveness as with the CEOs because of the and Industry Minister Suresh Skill Development Corporation, ex- In December 2016, Prime Minister an economy has grown,” he opportunities that India pro- Prabhu, Minister for Petroleum pects to train over 10,000 engineering Narendra Modi had unveiled the first stated. vides today in terms of various and Natural Gas Dharmendra graduates over seven years once it is Indian Institute of Skills in the country Young woman arrested for box- “There has been a quantum sectors, ease of doing business Pradhan, Railway Minister ready. in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. er’s murder The $5-million centre would train “India will also have more Indian jump in our rankings in multi- and so on,” Abhishek said. Piyush Goyal, Minister of State Greater Noida, Jan. 19 (IANS): A woman photo- ple indices and in the context Among those attending the for Development of the North- techies over topics like aero-structures, Institutes of Skill Development (IISDs) avionics, aerodynamics, etc. to offer courses through public-private journalism student has been arrested along with two of the recent reforms that the dinner will be the heads of Air- estern Region Jitendra Singh, male accomplices on charges of killing a boxer who government has announced, bus group, Hitachi group, BAE and Minister of State for Exter- In order to address the shortage of partnerships,” said Hegde. skills in the country, each state would Currently, there are a total of 12 IIS- she alleged had been blackmailing her, police said on particularly in the last one year. Systems, IBM, and the Carlyle nal Affairs M.J. Akbar will also Friday. The focus, therefore, is for our group. participate in different sessions soon have an Indian Institute of Skills, Ds in the country in Himachal Pradesh, the Minister said. Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab. Srishti Gupta was arrested on Thursday, four days after Prime Minister to articulate his On January 23, Modi will of the annual event. boxer Jitendra Mann was found dead in a flat here, Superintendent of Police Sunita Singh said. The girl reportedly told the police that she and her accomplices shot dead Mann at his AVJ Heights flat. She then fled FOREIGN AFFAIRS the crime scene. Gupta reportedly became a friend of the 27-year-old boxer at a gym where he would help her in the workouts. He allegedly then filmed her in Pakistan summons Indian Deputy a compromising position. The boxer was allegedly India should not comment on Chinese blackmailing the young woman and despite several requests did not delete the offending video clip. Two HC over ceasefire violations others, Imran and Nafees, have also been arrested. A construction in Doklam — Beijing Islamabad, Jan. 19 (IANS): Pakistan tion in ceasefire violations by India is graduate in Business Administration, the woman was on Friday summoned Indian Deputy continuing from the year 2017 when pursuing a photo-journalism course from the Chowd- Beijing, Jan. 19 (IANS): Chi- “You must be quite clear. the Indian military halted road High Commissioner J.P. Singh to the Indian forces committed more than hary Charan Singh University. na on Friday said Doklam is Donglong (Doklam) always building by the Chinese at condemn the “unprovoked ceasefire 1,900 ceasefire violations.” Chinese territory and India belongs to China and is always Doka La in the region, which violations” by Indian forces along the However, India, maintaining that Property dealer’s abducted son has no business to comment under China’s effective jurisdic- is very close to India’s highway. International Border in Sialkot Sector, Pakistan was continuing violation of if it builds infrastructure in the tion. There is no dispute in this Even as both sides resolved that left one civilian dead and injured the ceasefire along the international found murdered in Patna region. regard,” Lu said. the crisis by retreating from the nine others. border in Jammu and Kashmir, said Patna, Jan. 19 (IANS): The 16-year-old son of a Some satellite images pur- “China is exercising its point of face-off in August, A 24-year-old man Irfan, resident a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper property dealer who was kidnapped for ransom on portedly show massive infra- sovereignty in its own terri- news reports suggested that of village Harpal, was killed while and two civilians were killed and Thursday was found murdered here on Friday, police structure build-up in Doklam tory. It’s legitimate and justi- China was busy building infra- the injured included women and eld- three others injured in indiscrimi- said. The body of Raunak Kumar, a Class 9 student by China, as close as 81 me- fied. Just as China will not structure to fortify its position erly persons, a Foreign Office statement nate firing and shelling by Pakistan and son of Sudhir Kumar, was found in a shuttered ters to the point of face-off make comments about Indian in the region. said. Rangers on the international border shop in Kadamkuan locality. His hands were tied with between Indian and Chinese construction of infrastructure The Indian government Director General (SA & SAARC) in J&K. a rope. “Raunnak was kidnapped by motorcycle-borne troops in the disputed plateau on India’s territory, we hope says the status quo at Dokla La Mohammad Faisal conveyed to Singh “You are aware that Pakistan vio- criminals in broad daylight on Thursday morning last year. other countries will not make in Doklam remains unaltered. that the Indian forces were “continu- lates the ceasefire as a cover to infiltrate when he was on way to his school,” Patna’s Senior In India, the Congress comment on China’s construc- Asked if there could be ously engaged in indiscriminate and terrorists across the border into India. Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj said. Accord- party has accused the Modi tion of infrastructure on its another stand-off, Lu said: “We unprovoked firing with heavy mortars We, of course, retaliate in such cases ing to a relative, the kidnappers demanded a ransom government of snoozing while territory,” Lu said. hope Indian side learn the les- and automatic weapons on the civilian and we also take up the matter at the ap- of Rs 25 lakh from his father for the teenager’s safe China kept building infrastruc- Lu said the Chinese con- son and avoids the incident to populated villages, since the last two propriate level with the Pakistani side.” release. Sudhir Kumar received repeated phone calls ture in Doklam even after the struction in Doklam was done happen again.” days”. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson from the abductors. One of the kidnapper arrested on resolution of military stand-off to patrol the border and pro- Lu invoked the meet be- In 2018, the Indian forces have car- Raveesh Kumar said in a media briefing Friday revealed that the boy was killed after the father last year. tect the lives of its troops and tween Chinese President Xi ried out more than 125 ceasefire viola- in New Delhi. failed to cough up the money on time. The opposition “I don’t know who offers residents. Jinping and Indian Prime Min- tions along the Line of Control and the Pakistan Rangers indulged in in- mounted fresh attacks on the government of Nitish such kind of photos. I don’t India and Chinese troops ister Narendra Modi at the International Border in just 19 days, discriminate shelling and firing at 20 Kumar over what they said was rising lawlessness in know the detailed informa- were locked in a 73-day stand- BRICS Summit in Xiamen resulting in the death of four civilians, border outposts of the BSF along the the state. “Hardly a day passes without murder, kid- tion,” Chinese Foreign Minis- off at Doklam, which is last year where the two lead- and injuries to 20 others, the Foreign international border in Jammu, Samba napping, extortion and robbery reported in the state try spokesperson Lu Kang said claimed by Bhutan. ers agreed to promote peace Office statement said. and Kathua districts on Friday, official but Nitish Kumar is more busy in his ‘yatra’,” RJD when asked about the images. The face-off began when between the two countries. It said: “This unprecedented escala- reports received in Delhi said. state President Ram Chander Purve said. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Saturday, January 20, 2018 WORLD 9 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh US House, Senate in scramble protest repatriation move Dhaka, Jan. 19 (PTI/ process set to begin as early Arakan (Rakhine) before as government shutdown looms AFP): Hundreds of Ro- as next week. repatriation,” he told AFP hingya refugees staged pro- But many Rohingya liv- by phone from Cox’s Bazar, A Washington, Jan. 19 (IANS): immigration, government spending important business.” “unpopular President”. tests in Bangladesh against ing in the crowded, unsani- where the camps are located. shutdown of the US federal gov- and other issues, the Washington “And now they are threatening Democrats are demanding a plans to send them back to tary camps have said they “We want a UN peace- ernment is looming with opposi- Post reported. to crowd out the needs of veterans, budget deal should include pro- Myanmar, where a military do not want to return to keeping force in Arakan. tion in the House and Senate to “Shutdown coming?” President military families, opioid treatment tections for young immigrants crackdown last year sparked Rakhine after fleeing atroci- We want fundamental rights a Republican bill that would keep Donald Trump tweeted on Friday, centres and every other American known as “Dreamers” brought to a mass exodus. ties including murder, rape and citizenship. We do not the government open for another attempting to blame Senate Demo- who relies on the federal govern- US as children, yet Republicans The refugees chanted and arson attacks on their want repatriation without month. crats for the logjam with the mid- ment -- all over illegal immigra- who control both chambers of the slogans and held banners homes. life guarantees,” Mohibul- Without action by Congress, the night deadline looming. tion.” Congress have shown no signs of demanding citizenship and Rights groups and the lah said. government will shut down on Sat- “Government Funding Bill past Senators of both parties voted including a “Dreamers” protec- guarantees of security before UN say any repatriations Police said they were urday, the Hill magazine reported. last night in the House of Repre- to open debate on the House bill tion in the bill. they return to their home must be voluntary. unaware of the protests. House Republican leaders sentatives,” Trump wrote. late Thursday, but Senate Minor- The federal government is run- state of Rakhine in Myan- They have also expressed A Bangladesh official scrambled on Thursday evening to “Now Democrats are needed if ity Leader Charles E. Schumer said ning on its third temporary spend- mar. concerns about conditions said around 6,500 Rohingya lock down votes for the funding bill it is to pass in the Senate - but they Democrats remained opposed to ing bill since fiscal year 2018 which The protest came ahead in Myanmar, where many currently living in no man’s in the hours leading up to the floor want illegal immigration and weak the measure and proposed a spend- began on October 1, last year. The of a visit by UN special Rohingya settlements have land between the two coun- vote before drama shifted towards borders. Shutdown coming? We ing extension that would last just a current funding measure expires on rapporteur Yanghee Lee to been burned to the ground tries would be among the the Senate. need more Republican victories in few days to allow talks on a broader Friday. the camps in southeastern by soldiers and Buddhist first to be repatriated. The possibility of a federal shut- 2018!” agreement to continue. The last government shutdown Bangladesh where around mobs. The repatriation deal down moved closer to a certainty af- Senate Majority Leader Mitch Emboldened Democratic lead- occurred in 2013 after Republican a million of the Muslim mi- The government has does not cover the estimated ter Senate Democrats rallied against McConnell said: “My Democratic ers, meanwhile, rallied lawmakers lawmakers refused to support a nority are now living. said it is building temporary 200,000 Rohingya refugees the GOP proposal, announcing they colleagues’ demands on illegal im- for a showdown on what they believe spending bill that included funds for Bangladesh has reached camps to accommodate the who were living in Bang- would not lend their votes to a bill migration, at the behest of their far- is favourable ground, fighting on the Affordable Care Act, known as an agreement with Myan- returnees, a prospect feared ladesh prior to October that did not reflect their priorities on left base, have crowded out all other behalf of popular policies against an Obama care. mar to send back the around by Rohingya, said Mohibul- 2016, driven out by previ- 750,000 refugees who have lah, a refugee and former ous rounds of communal arrived since October 2016 teacher. violence and military opera- NEWS IN BRIEF N.Korea accuses US of over the next two years, a “We want safe zones in tions. Zimbabwe politician, wife killed in US helicopter crash plotting another Korean War UN calls for new nuke disarmament efforts Washington, Jan. 19 (IANS): Leading Zimbabwe United Nations, Jan. 19 (IANS): The security guarantees as a way to get negotia- opposition politician Roy Bennett has been killed with P yo n g ya n g, Ja n . 1 9 UN has called for a new push for nuclear tions off the ground. his wife in a helicopter crash in New Mexico state of the (IANS): North Korea has disarmament amid concerns over the North The Kazakh leader said the 2015 nuclear US, authorities said. The private helicopter crashed in a accused the US of plotting Korean crisis and bilateral spats between pact with Iran was a “good example” for mountainous area on Wednesday, killing the couple and to provoke another Korean Russia and the US. resolving complex issues via diplomacy. three others but the deaths were confirmed by authorities War by convening a foreign The threat posed by weapons of mass His proposals were on building confi- on Thursday. One person survived the accident, the BBC ministers’ meeting in Van- destruction continued and were also in- dence on disarmament, including making reported. Bennett, a 60-year-old former farmer, was a couver, Canada. creasing, Secretary-General Antonio it more difficult for signatory countries to leading figure in the Movement for Democratic Change. “The US, in collusion Guterres warned on Thursday, Efe news withdraw from the Nuclear Nonproliferation He was elected to Parliament in 2000. The politician, who with Canada, created the reported. Agreement. had been in exile in South Africa since 2010 after having scene of war simulation He was speaking at the opening of a It also aimed at an effective mechanism been jailed by Parliament for pushing a fellow MP, was by summoning the foreign special Security Council session devoted to to prevent the acquisition of weapons of in the US to spend time with friends at a ranch belonging ministers’ meeting of the nonproliferation headed by Kazakh Presi- mass destruction. to Texan businessman Charles Burnett III. Bennett’s wife countries participated in the AP/PTI dent Nursultan Nazarbayev. He called for eliminating “military Heather, Charles Burnett III, pilot Jamie Coleman Dodd Korean War,” Xinhua quot- Ri Yong Ho (File Photo) Kazakhstan, which voluntarily re- blocs” and urged the creation of a system of and co-pilot Paul Cobb were also killed in the crash, the ed an official from the North nounced the world’s fourth-largest nuclear guarantees whereby nuclear powers would police said. Cobb’s daughter and Burnett’s partner Andra Koreas’s Foreign Ministry as ling North Korean workers lier warned that the US arsenal that it inherited from the former make security commitments with non- Cobb was the only survivor. saying. Some 20 countries, abroad until it stops its nu- was preparing to ignite USSR, has made nuclear disarmament the nuclear nations. mostly those which joined clear program. another war crisis during main priority for the month it occupies the Guterres said that he wanted to “explore Pakistan, Iran to restore passenger the US in its aggression “The meeting speaks to the Pyeongchang Winter Council’s rotating presidency. opportunities” to provide new impetus for train service war against North Korea the fact that the US is will- Olympics by newly deploy- It coincides with new attempts to resolve disarmament and non-proliferation initia- in 1950s, participated in the ing to spark a new war in ing another nuclear carrier, the Korean crisis after years of erosion of tives, efforts which have waned and required Islamabad, Jan. 19 (IANS): Pakistan and Iran have meeting on January 15-16. the Korean Peninsula at any Stennis, in the West Pacific, international efforts to reduce the existing updating. decided to restore a fortnightly passenger train service Japan and South Korea also cost although it talks about apart from sending special nuclear arsenals around the world. During the session, Washington’s UN between the two countries by September due to took part in it. dialogue,” he added. operation forces, electronic Global fears about nuclear weapons Ambassador Nikki Hale hailed Kaza- improvement in the security situation. A Joint Expert The official said US Sec- The official said while planes and other war ma- are at their highest point since the Cold khstan as a “responsible member”. She Committee meeting was held here on Thursday, Xinhua retary of State Rex Tillerson the ongoing inter-Korean chines to South Korea dur- War, Guterres said, calling the North said “halting the nuclear proliferation news agency reported. The train service will run between “openly trumpeted” at the peace efforts have won broad ing the games. Korean question the “most dangerous might be more complicated now than in Pakistan’s southwestern city of Quetta and the Iranian meeting that the US and its support at home and abroad, The two Koreas have peace and security challenge in the world the past”. cities of Mashhad and Qom. The service will largely allies would intensify the countries which attended the agreed to cooperate dur- today”. Haley said Pyongyang’s efforts to aug- cater to the needs of pilgrims during Muharram, the pressure campaign against unlawful and ambiguous ing the Olympics and take He said the consequences of a conflict ment its nuclear arsenal was the greatest first month of the Islamic calendar. The two sides also the North Korea by limit- meeting should consider the measures to ease the military would be “unimaginable”. threat to the nonproliferation regime. decided to run 15 regular freight trains between Quetta ing export of oil and indus- potential consequences of tension on the Korean Pe- Nazarbayev offered his country as a She said Iran had violated its 2015 nu- and Iran’s Zahedan due to the demands of the business trial products, strengthening further sanctions. ninsula since the beginning venue for talks on the North Korean crisis, clear pact and become the “greatest cause of community. naval control and expel- North Korea had ear- of the new year. urged nuclear powers to give Pyongyang instability in the Middle East”. Baby killed as car hits crowd at Rio beach Brasília, Jan. 19 (IANS): A baby was killed and 15 Syrian government to China downplays US Navy official’s ‘disruptive force’ comment persons were injured after a car ploughed into crowds on Beijing, Jan. 19 (IANS): China on Friday downplayed a “This is not the first time these people make such kind a promenade near Rio de Janeiro’s famous Copacabana participate in upcoming US Navy official’s comments that Beijing is a “disruptive of comments and remarks,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson beach in Brazil. Live television pictures showed victims force”, wondering why Washington worries about Beijing’s Lu Kang said. lying on the sand and pavement after the Thursday rise so much. At the dialogue forum organised by a New Delhi-based incident receiving emergency medical treatment, the BBC talks in Vienna A day after the US, India, Japan and Australia expressed think tank and the Indian government, navy officials of reported. The driver who was detained claimed he had concerns over China’s increasing assertiveness in the Indo- India, Japan and Australia discussed China’s increasing an epileptic fit at the wheel. Drugs to treat the condition Damascus, Jan. 19 (IANS): government delegation The Deputy of the UN or the opposition because Pacific region and other international waters, Beijing said it presence in the international waters. Lu said the US should were found by the police in the vehicle. Witnesses said the was pursuing the “path of peaceful development”. not speak on behalf of others. car went over a bicycle path and across the promenade, special Envoy to Syria has without a doubt, the suc- said the Syrian government cess of the Vienna talks is To US Pacific Command chief Admiral Harry Harris’ “In his (Harris) remarks, he also named three Asean hitting people and crashing through the tables and chairs remark at a discussion forum in New Delhi that China was countries feeling worried about China’s development. We of a cafe, before coming to a halt on the sand. has agreed to take part in the success of the Sochi the planned Syrian talks in talks,” he said. “disruptive force” in the Indo-Pacific region, Beijing said it didn’t hear the three other countries (say) they feel worried Vienna, Austria later this A day earlier, the United was not surprised as such comments have been made earlier about China’s development,” Lu said, referring to Vietnam, Pope in Peru on three-day visit too. Malaysia and Indonesia. Lima, Jan. 19 (IANS): Pope Francis is in Peru on a month. Nations Special Envoy for three-day official and apostolic visit. He arrived here on In a press briefing fol- Syria Staffan de Mistura said Thursday and his tour would take him to the Amazon lowing his meeting with he had invited the Syrian city of Puerto Maldonado, as well as Trujillo, Efe news Syria’s Deputy Foreign government and opposition Sharif’s daughter Maryam to contest next Pak election Minister Faisal Mekadd, to a special meeting that reported. The pontif was in Chile earlier, on the first Islamabad, Jan. 19 (PTI): Maryam seat, it quoted the source in the Paki- Last year, she campaigned for leg of his six-nation Latin American trip. The pope was Ramzi Ezzedine Ramzi would focus on constitu- said on Thursday that Me- tional issues in Syria, which Nawaz, the media-savvy daughter of stan Muslim League PML-N led by her mother, Kulsoom Nawaz, dur- greeted by Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, ousted Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif. ing the NA-120 by-poll following his wife and children dressed in white and yellow colours kdad informed him about is to be held on January 25- the approval of the Syrian 26 in Vienna. Sharif, has decided to contest in the Maryam, however, is yet to confirm her father’s disqualification. Since of the Vatican. He would rest in Jesus Maria district next General Election, a prominent or deny the reports of her running in Sharif’s ouster, she has taken a before travelling to the Amazon region on Friday. In government to take part in According to a state- the Vienna talks, Xinhua ment issued by De Mis- newspaper reported today, citing a the upcoming elections, the paper said. more active and visible role in party Puerto Maldonado, the pope would meet representatives source in the ruling party. General elections are scheduled to politics. of the Peruvian, Bolivian and Brazilian indigenous reported. tura’s office, the UN envoy Meanwhile, Ramzi said the specific focus of Maryam, 44, was being groomed be held in Pakistan in mid-2018. Maryam, who also actively cam- communities, to discuss dangers facing their lands from as the second generation leader of Maryam, born in Lahore in 1973 paigned in NA-120 for her father during illegal mining and climate change. hoped for a positive engage- the Vienna talks will be on ment in the Vienna talks by the constitutional basket the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has taken an interest in politics since the 2013 election, has faced criticism Australian lifeguards use drone to the participants, linking the of the agenda towards the (PML-N) led by Sharif. The 68-year- the 1999 coup that sent her family into from senior politicians who say she has success of the Vienna talks full implementation of the old three-time prime minister had exile. never held a position within a political rescue 2 teensw with the success of another Security Council resolution to resign last year after the Supreme However, in interviews since then, party and lacks the experience neces- Court disqualified him in the Panama she has claimed to be more interested in sary to contest the General Election Sydney, Jan. 19 (IANS): Two teenage swimmers were Syrian talks that are sup- 2254, an internationally- ported by Russia and will backed text that basically Papers case. the world of politics and power that lies or become an elected leader, the report rescued on Thursday with the help of a drone recently She is set to contest the election beyond the assemblies, the paper noted. said. launched by the lifeguard service in Australia. The take place after the Vienna seeks a new constitution, talks in the Russian resort UN-supervised elections from the NA-120 constituency in La- The former premier’s daughter has However, it is Maryam who has remote-controlled device carried a rescue pod to the two hore, where her father was elected in also been in the spotlight facing corrup- been singled out by political analysts teenagers -- aged 15 and 17 -- around 700 metres from a city of Sochi. in Syria. “We are looking for- The Vienna talks will the 2013 polls, the Dawn newspaper tion case since the Panama Papers were as a successor to her father and uncle beach in Australia, in Lennox Head, a coastal town in reported. released in April 2016. Shahbaz Sharif’s legacy within the the state of New South Wales, who were able to use the ward to a constructive precede a Russian-backed engagement from all Syr- talks in Sochi on January She may also campaign for the The Sharif family has denied any PML-N - not her brothers or cousin pod to return to safety, Efe news agency reported. “I was provincial assembly from the PP-140 wrongdoing. Hamza Shahbaz, it added. able to launch it, fly it to the location, and drop the pod ian sides whether from the 29-30. all in about one-to-two minutes. On a normal day that would have taken our lifeguards a few minutes longer to reach the members of the public,” said Jai Sheridan May, Macron agree on measures to deepen ties Ex-US lawmaker sentenced to of New South Wales Lifeguard Service. Last month London, Jan. 19 (IANS): Britain’s guest.” the loan of the Bayeux.” He said the New South Wales government had announced departure from the European Un- There may be some difficulties the loan forms part of a wider 18 years for drug trafficking an investment of AUD 430,000 ($343,600) in a pilot ion should not prevent a high level in the short term but the relation- cultural exchange between Britain project of drones to be used along the northern coast of cooperation with France, Presi- ship will remain deep between the and France over the next four years. Los Angels, Jan. 19 (IANS): A drug-trafficking organisation sell- of the state. dent Emmanuel Macron has said at two close neighbours, Macron said. May said the relationship be- former US Republican lawmaker ing large quantities of metham- Engineer admits inciting people to the end of a British-French summit. May said she believed it is in tween Britain and France has al- was sentenced to 18 years in prison phetamine in the Billings area in The French President and the interest of both Britain and ways gone beyond defence and se- for drug trafficking, officials said. Montana. Lange was identified as attack Hindus in Rangpur British Prime Minister Theresa the EU to continue to have a good curity, saying both sides had agreed Michael Lange, 57, will spend a large distributor for the organi- Dhaka, Jan. 19 (PTI): A Bangladesh government May spoke after a day of talks and economic partnership with Britain. to build on existing ties. 216 months in prison for two sation, so agents applied for and engineer has confessed in the court that he incited negotiations during which a series Both sides agreed to British- “After Brexit we will remain felony drug distribution charges, received search warrants for his people to attack Hindu homes in Rangpur after rumours of agreements and memorandums funded improvements to border steadfast allies. We are Europe’s according to a sentence issued by cell phone content and ultimately that a youth from minority community has published of understanding were signed security along the French coast at two foremost military powers. Susan Watters, a US district judge his residence. a blasphemous Facebook status, according to a media covering a wide range of topics Calais to deter migrants’ intent on We’ve agreed that UK-France of the Montana district court on Lange’s text messages indi- report today.One person was killed while five others from defence to culture, Xinhua reaching Britain. cooperation remains critical to Eu- Thursday. cated that he was selling meth- were injured when police fired rubber bullets and lobbed reported. The British government is re- ropean defence,” added May. Lange served three terms as a amphetamine along with cocaine tear gas shells to bring the situation under control. Fazlar Speaking at the Royal Military ported to be paying around $60 Macron and May started a hec- state lawmaker in the northwest- to a number of individuals. On Rahman, a resident of village Mominpur adjacent to Academy at Sandhurst, where the million for enhance border controls tic working day with a lunch in a ern US state of Montana. He was October 11, 2016, agents execut- Thakurpara, is one of the five accused who allegedly summit took place, Macron on on French soil. traditional 17th century pub before the Republican House majority ed a search warrant on Lange’s incited thousands of Muslims to attack the homes and Thursday said he respected the An agreement was signed, heading to Sandhurst where they leader during the 2007 legislature, residence in Billings where they businesses of Hindus, Gangacharha Police Station Sub- Brexit decision by the British public Macron said to enable the famous inspected a guard of honour by the Xinhua reported. discovered more than 1 kg of Inspector Mister Ali was quoted as saying in the report. but regretted it. He also said Britain Bayeux Tapestry to leave France for Coldstream Guards as the French Ironically, Lange had even methamphetamine and 442 grams Rahman, who is a sub-assistant engineer of Rangpur could not have the same level of the first time in almost 1,000 years national anthem rang out. supported as a lawmaker a bill to of cocaine. District Council, had gone into hiding after the incident access to areas such as financial on loan for exhibition in Britain Downing Street said in a state- give $4 million to the Montana Interviewed by agents on two but was arrested from Shyamoli area here on December services once it left the EU. in 2022. ment later that the two countries Meth Project, a large-scale preven- occasions, Lange admitted to 21.Police has named 159 people and over 2,000 He said he is not aiming to pun- “It is fragile and has never are the only European powers tion programme aimed at reduc- participating in the conspiracy unidentified ones in two cases registered in connection ish Britain, adding: “The choice travelled abroad in nearly 1,000 with the ability and political will ing first-time teen Meth use. and obtaining approximately 20 with the attack. is on the British side. If you want years,” said the President, adding: to deploy and sustain significant In September 2016, US agents pounds of methamphetamine for access to the single market, be my “Our shared history is reflected in military force. began an investigation into a broad redistribution. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Saturday, January 20, 2018 Katy Perry habitually late for ‘American Idol’ Singer Katy Perry continuously “turns up late” for Mirror judging the singing-based competition show “American 10 Idol”. Production sources told tmz.com that she is almost always late to the audition rounds, showing up 10-25 minutes after call time. While it has been frustrating for the show’s ENTERTAINMENT producers, the other judges -- Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie -- haven’t been all that upset and their chemistry is good, said the sources. (IANS) Mick Jagger explores Rajasthan on tuk-tuk hile soaking in the Russell Brand sights and sounds of India, singer Mick Jagger took a moment to enjoy a tuk-tuk ride wants help in andW admire the jewellery of a Rajasthani native. Jagger, one of the founder members of the Rolling Stones band, on Thursday shared a video of himself on Instagram. ‘perfect present’ In the video, he is seen talking to a woman dressed in traditional wear. He asks her for her name, and says: “I like your jewellery.” for royal couple The woman, named Santosh, is unable to respond in English, but seems happy about being complimented for the many omedian Russell Brand street in a tsunami of loathing in order jewellery pieces she flaunts -- heavy neck- has reached out to people to keep Meghan Markle’s dress look- pieces, a traditional borla, bangles and a to help him in giving the ing nice as they promenade towards nath. “perfect wedding present” that castle. Jagger’s video then takes viewers on a to Prince Harry and Meg- “And actually, of course it’s not ride navigating the narrow lanes of a busy hanC Markle. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s marketplace. The comedian posted a video on fault is it? But it is an interesting “Getting around on a tuk tuk,” Jagger YouTube calling on his fans to sign a indication that in order to make this captioned the video. petition, reports mirror.co.uk. wedding spick and span and spotless Earlier, the singer shared a few photo- His plan is to get Slough Council the most vulnerable people in society graphs of himself and is seen in a powder of India!” to buy a new shelter for homeless are being exposed to yet more persecu- blue shirt paired with black pants. The background seemed to be Jodh- people in the area, after reports they tion. “Had an amazing time exploring pur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace in Rajasthan. wanted the homeless off the streets for “That is why I’m suggesting that India,” he wrote. However, it is not known if Jagger is here the royal couple’s big day. as a wedding present to Prince Harry On January 15, Jagger had tweeted: for work or for a vacation. Brand, who works with charity and Meghan we encourage - insist “Enjoying the vibrant sights and sounds IANS SHOC (Slough Homeless Our Con- - push Slough Council to donate a cern), reckons he has come up with building to SHOC. the perfect solution to keep everyone “The building already exists, all happy. they have to do it sign a little bit of In the video, he said: “Hello, paper and the building can be used by SC declines early hearing on look you know Meghan Markle and SHOC to help the homeless that will Prince Harry are getting married and be affected by this royal wedding, and that councillor guy said, ‘We gotta they’re already bloody homeless. I plea against ‘Padmaavat’ cleanse all the homeless people off the mean things aren’t great right now.” streets of Windsor’ in some terrifying Brand has urged his fans to sign he Supreme Court on “self-appointed guardians of history” to sort of eugenics, genocide, burn the the petition as a present to the couple Friday declined to hold an obstruct the screening of the film. books, burn the people type language, and to put pressure on Slough Council early hearing on a plea chal- Earlier in November last year, well one of the charities that will be to do something to help the homeless. lenging the grant of U/A the top court while rejecting the plea affected by that are SHOC - Slough SHOC has provided a vital lifeline certificate to Sanjay Leela seeking to block the release of the film Homeless Our Concern, a charity that for the town’s rough sleepers for more TBhansali’s film “Padmaavat” by the “An Insignificant Man”, based on I’ve worked with for ages. than 20 years. It runs a day centre Censor Board. AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, had said, “They provide day care for where the homeless can go for a hot Referring to its Thursday’s order re- “Courts should be extremely slow in homeless people, loads of advice and meal, a shower and laundry facilities, fraining states from standing in the way passing restrain order” as there can’t clothes and help, particularly if all as well as advice on their housing of the movie’s January 25 release, Chief be curbs on the freedom of speech and the homeless people in neighbouring options. Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. expression. Windsor are going to be swept off the IANS Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandra- Observing that the filmmakers and chud said they would hear the matter writers should be allowed to enjoy when it comes up in normal course. freedom of speech and expression, the Lawyer M.L. Sharma had moved court had said that all the creators have the court challenging the grant of Cen- a right to enjoy their works in produc- #MeToo movement a tipping Farhan to pay tribute to sor Board certificate to “Padmaavat” tion of films and dramas. which its critics say distorts historical Way back on January 13, 2012, facts. while slamming the Tamil Nadu gov- point for Hollywood — Redford The Beatles, Pink Floyd While staying the “notifications and ernment for banning the screening of “It’s changing the order orders” banning the release of the con- film “Dam 999”, Justice Asok Ganguly of things so women have a troversial film by the Gujarat, Haryana (since retired) heading the top court stronger voice. Now I think and Rajasthan governments, the top bench had said, “The law is clear and it’s more even handed. court said the remaining states will not the freedom of speech and expression The role for women is to do anything to obstruct the release of has to be protected. If you are appre- exercise their voices. The the film. hending the breach of peace and law role for men is to listen It also reminded the states that and order it is your duty to take steps to and let women’s voices be maintaining law and order was their prevent heard and think about it,” responsibility and it should discharge the same.” said Redford. it if any attempt was made by the IANS In light of dozens of women coming forward to accuse Hollywood produc- ilmmaker-actor The Beatles, Pink Floyd, er Weinstein of harassment and musician David Bowie, Bob Dylan, and abuse, and with several Farhan Akhtar Jethro Tull and more. Wish prominent names including says he will me luck. Music love, fun eteran actor “I’m pretty encouraged Kevin Spacey, Brett Ratner, pay a tribute to times, new set.” Robert Redford right now. What it’s doing Woody Allen and Dustin musicF legends like Pink The three-day festival believes the on- is bringing forth more Hoffman being accused Floyd, David Bowie and is scheduled to be held at going #MeToo opportunities for women of sexual misconduct, the The Beatles at a music the Nahargarh Palace from movement will and more opportunities for organisers of the festival festival in Ranthambore in Friday to January 21 in bringV more opportunities women in film to have their have created a hotline for Rajasthan. Ranthambore. for women. voices heard and do their attendees who are victims The actor tweeted on The festival will com- Redford, who began own projects,” he said. of misconduct. Friday: “Off to Rantham- bine music, nature and the Sundance Film Festival Redford said the indus- It is also publicizing bore Festival to play a trib- well-being experiences in in Utah on Thursday, try had been dominated by a code of conduit that ute set to the bands, singer a setting that’s extraordi- praised the #MeToo and men but he feels things are stresses on creating a fes- and songwriters that influ- nary. Time’s Up movements as a changing as women push tival “free of harassment, enced my music sensibility. IANS “tipping point” in Holly- back against harassment in discrimination, sexism and wood that will create more the workplace and demand threatening or disrespectful opportunities for women, to be paid the same as their behaviour.” ‘The Way We Were’ actor dead reports variety.com. male counterparts. IANS ctor Bradford friend J.J. in “The Way Dillman, We Were” in 1973. He known for also featured in the “The Wahlberg, Duhamel purchased steroids from dealer his work in Enforcer” in 1976 and in ctors Mark Wahlberg, Josh Rodriguez claimed the Hollywood “Compul- “Sudden Impact” in 1983. Duhamel and wrestling star stars would have the drugs delivered under Asion” and “The Way We Survivors include his Roman Reigns reportedly a different name. Were”, is dead. He was 87. children Jeffrey, Pamela, made purchases from an “This is an individual that is very well- Dillman died on Charlie, Christopher and unlawful anabolic steroid known and will help me in extending into Tuesday in Santa Barbara Dinah and stepdaughter Adistributor, Wellness Fitness and Nutrition a market that I’m very interested in. The due to complications from Georgia. He was married (WFN). individual’s name is Mark Wahlberg,” said pneumonia, his family to Frieda Harding McIn- An arrested dealer, Richard Rodriguez, Rodriguez. spokesman Ted Gekis an- tosh (1956-1962) and to named the three celebrities during a phone Rodriguez claimed he is the one who nounced, reports holly- actress Suzy Parker from interview with filmmaker Jon Bravo from decided to cut ties with Wahlberg once the woodreporter.com. 1963 until her death in the Brooklyn Detention Center in New actor got too “demanding”. The actor also played 2003. York, reports tmz.com. IANS Robert Redford’s best IANS

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Each year, recordings that are bum Nevermind, David Bowie’s – always acknowledging the di- The 2018 Grammy Awards at least 25 years old that “exhibit 1969 track Space Odyssey, versity of musical expression for will take place at New York’s qualitative or historical signifi- Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison which the Academy has become Madison Square Garden on cance” are entered into the Hall – from 1968 and Mike Oldfield’s known. January 28. and a list of this year’s entries has 1973 debut Tubular Bells each “Iconic and inspiring, these Teamrock.com 12 pm 8 pm Vodka diaries 2 pm: Tiger Zinda Hai 5 pm: Jumanji (Eng) EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Saturday, January 20, 2018 SPORTS 11 New Zealand blank I will be judged on goals, says new Everton striker Walcott London, Jan. 19 (Reuters): Everton striker Everton. Pakistan 5-0 in ODI series Theo Walcott said on Friday that he will be “I felt the manager seems to get the Wellington, Jan. 19 53. Ashraf was accounted judged on his ability to score regularly for best out of the players, especially when (IANS): New Zealand by Santner and Nawaz was his new club. first coming in. I had a brief spell with the whitewashed Pakistan in dismissed by Ferguson. The 28-year-old joined from Ar- manager at England and I wanted more the five-match One-Day Pakistan captain Sarfraz senal in a 20 million pound ($27.8 of that. That belief the manager had International (ODI) cricket blamed the batsmen for the million) deal this week and is line in bringing me here made my decision series after registering a 15- defeat and poor show in the to make his debut at home to West very easy.” run win in the final match series. Bromwich Albion on Saturday. Hasty exit at the Basin Reserve here “New Zealand are a ”I just want to work hard to get Walcott, who spoke to former on Friday. very good team, they played in the team here. England team mate Wayne Rooney After winning the toss well throughout the series. I’ll be judged on goals and I was before making the move, said his and batting first, opening The main thing was batting, pleased with my goals last season. departure from Arsenal was so batsman Martin Guptill that’s why we lost the series. That’s what I want to bring rushed he had to remove his (100) scored his 13th cen- The bowling unit were very into this team: the goals, possessions from the club’s tury in the ODIs to guide good. Sometimes we had the assists.” training ground in bin New Zealand to 271 for opportunities but we didn’t Wa l c o t t s c o r e d bags at night, but hoped seven in 50 overs. grab them,” Sarfraz was 19 goals last season, to return to the club Guptill shared a 112-run quoted as saying by Inter- including 10 in the where he spent 12 years for the third wicket with national Cricket Council Premier League, but to say goodbye prop- former captain Ross Taylor (ICC)’s website. has become a periph- erly. (59), who registered his “We back our team. eral figure this year, ”[To leave] was 42nd fifty. Guptill got handy And there are some posi- playing only 64 quite emotional for support from Colin Munro tive things. The lower order minutes off the me. When I found I (34) and Kane Williamson New Zealand’s Martin Guptill celebrates 100 runs during the 5th one-day international cricket match- be played very well, Fahim, bench despite was coming here I (22). Colin de Grandhom- tween New Zealand and Pakistan at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Aamer Yamin, Nawaz. Arsenal’s indifferent Premier League cam- had to go there at night and collect my stuff me contributed 29 runs. One very positive sign is paign. in big bags. Left-arm medium pacer top three batsmen Fakhar Santner broke the stand by (23 off 15 balls)), Aamer our youngsters batting very Walcott was diplomatic about his lack Allardyce underlined that he is looking Rumman Raees was the Zaman (12), Umar Amin getting rid of Sohail, who Yamin (32 not out off 27) well.” of opportunity at a club he joined as a to Walcott to provide the goals in a team pick of the bowlers for Paki- (2) and Babar Azam (10). was caught by Henry at and Mohammad Nawaz Brief scores: New Zea- 16-year-old and refused to criticise his for- that has lacked a cutting edge this season. stan, picking three wickets Mohammed Hafeez (6) long-on, with the visitors at (23 off 12)) did their best to land: 271/7 in 50 overs mer manager Arsene Wenger. “He’s got goals. For us that’s a very for 67. Fellow medium pac- and Sarfraz Ahmed (3) fell 162/6 in 37.2 overs. keep the flagging Pakistan (Martin Guptill 100, Ross “If you’re not playing you’re going to important ingredient where we are short in er Faheem Ashraf bagged to Lockie Ferguson and de Sohail’s 63 came off hopes of a consolation win Taylor 59; Rumman Raees be upset,” he told a news conference. “For terms of creating goals.” two wickets for 49 runs. Grandhomme respectively. 87 balls and included five going. In the end, Pakistan 3/67, Faheem Ashraf 2/49) whatever reason it didn’t happen this year. “He wanted a fresh start. He’s excep- In re ply, Pakistan Haris Sohail (63) and fours. Santner then sent were bowled out for 256 in vs Pakistan: 256 all out That’s why I’ve moved on. I just want to tionally good from a wide position.” seemed to have lost the bat- Shadab Khan (54) put on back Shadab caught at short 49 overs. in 49 overs (Haris Sohail work hard to get in the team here.” Allardyce also said fullback Seamus tle when they were reduced 105 for the sixth wicket third man for a 77-ball 54, Henry picked up his 63, Shadab Khan 54; Matt Walcott said that reuniting with Sam Coleman, who broke his leg playing for to 57/5 in 17 overs after to give Pakistan a chance. with five fours. fourth wicket in the form of Henry 4/53, Mitchell Sant- Allardyce, who briefly managed him with the Republic of Ireland nine months ago, pacer Matt Henry removed Left-arm spinner Mitchell Later, Fahim Ashraf Raees (5) to finish with 4 for ner 3/40). England, was a major factor in choosing is back in training and pushing for a recall. Wrestling and volleyball c’ship of Chakhroma Aizawl to host Neroca in North eastern Derby Aizawl, Jan. 19 (IANS): After playing match,” Raikhan said. The Mizoram-based side won’t be get- Sports Association Group ‘C’ underway a tiring goalless draw in their last Hero “It’s been a hectic schedule for us and ting the services from the Afghan defender I-League match against East Bengal, reign- we cannot properly train in the away match- Masih Saighani but head coach Paulo Dimapur, Jan. 19 (EMN): ing champions Aizawl FC will hope to get es due to lack of facilities. Some fans Menezes said that won’t deviate him from Wrestling and volleyball cham- back to their winning ways when they host a r e c o m - eyeing all three points on Saturday. pionship of Chakhroma Sports Neroca FC for the second Northeast ing from Portuguese coach Menezes said: Association Group ‘C’ got derby of the season at the Rajiv Gan- Imphal “We always fight for three points in underway this morning at New dhi Stadium here on Saturday. every match and we will do the same Chumukedima village with I-League debutants Neroca have tomorrow. We respect the opponents and Tokuho Suhoi Neho, Presi- coped well in their maiden season as we will need to play tough. The most dent, Dimapur District GBs they have lost only one out of their nine important thing is to win three points,” Association gracing the inau- matches and going into the derby they Nigerian defender Kareem Omo- gural ceremony as the chief will be brimming with confidence as they laja Nurain has started every I-League guest. are coming from an outright win against and I hope it will be an exciting match,” match this season for the Reds and his Speaking on the occasion, Tokuho Suhoi Neho speaking at the inaugural ceremony of CSA ‘C’ wrestling Indian Arrows. the youngest coach in the I-League added. role will be crucial in their quest to halt the chief guest said that sports, and volleyball championship at New Chumukedima village on Fri. However, Neroca coach Gift Raikhan David Biakzara, Neroca midfielder was Neroca’s unbeaten run in the absence of around the world play an in- is well aware of the threats possessed by excited to face a Mizo club in the country’s Saighani. tegral part in the development towards the society as the fu- sports associations and govern- the home side. top-tier league. The Mizo midfielder said, Kareem who played for Minerva Pun- and progress of the nation both ture of the society depends on ment agency should formulate “First of all it’s not a derby for me but “Aizawl will be tough opponents and it jab FC last season stated that the fans are economically and socially and the youth. All must contribute policies to train the Naga youth more of a homecoming for me as I have won’t be an easy match. Being a Mizo boy a crucial factor in the way the team plays therefore urged the people espe- towards the well-being of the and exhibit their skills at na- nurtured many Mizo boys earlier in my ca- I am very excited to face Aizawl FC and their football. cially the youth to give impor- society by making use of one’s tional and international arena. reer and did my B-License here in Aizawl.” my friends and family will be here to sup- “I am very happy to play for Aizawl FC. tance to sports as co-curricular best ability be it in sports or any Encouraging the youth to “Every match is difficult and I cannot port me.” We are happy to see the fans supporting activity. other field. He was of the view be far-sighted vision and take predict the result. All I can guarantee is Aizawl FC can’t afford to lose any more us and it is easier to perform well with the He also called upon the that no there is no dearth of steps which will help taking the we will give our absolute best. Aizawl FC points at home as away fixtures are coming backing of the fans. Football is a team sport youth to have moral obligation talent in Naga youth and local forward in all aspect. is a very good team and it will be a tough thick and fast. and the fans make it easier to play,” he said. Long way before India becomes fast bowling nation—Akhtar New Delhi, Jan. 19 (PTI): long way to go before India been known for their bat- have applied themselves is a great talent but in the “Before England, they The Indian pace attack has can call itself a good fast ting but nowadays you better. It is, may be, a result world we are living you have to utilise the time in been talked up of late and bowling nation,” Akhtar are seeing emergence of of a bad combination. Not have to perform. He is very the right manner, get the to be fair, they have done a told PTI in an interview. fast bowlers too but still I taking wickets at the right talented, I see shades of practice right. Lot of im- decent job in South Africa. “Five years ago, I had would say long way to go,” time, not scoring enough Inzamam-ul-Haq in him. provement is required in But Shoaib Akhtar sees it thought that Varun Aaron, said the fearsome “Rawal- runs. “Unfortunately, he has batting. England is a good only as the beginning and Umesh Yadav and Mo- pindi Express”, who will be “Most of the guys in not delivered on what was team at home but you can- says there is still a long way hammad Shami will be the seen in action at St. Moritz the team are right up there. expected of him. And not not write off India.” to go before India becomes ones to lead India’s pace Ice Cricket in Switzerland They need to go back to the having Ajinkya Rahane Unlike other former a good fast bowling nation. department on overseas next month. drawing board. I am quited was shocking because he is greats, Akhtar has no After a long gap, India tours. The bowlers certainly impressed with (Hardik) your most technically cor- plans of taking up full-time have developed a sizeable “But that did not hap- did their job at Newlands Pandya as well. It is just the rect batsman.” coaching. pool of speedsters and five pen with Aaron having and Centurion, dismissing batsmen who did not ap- Akhtar concluded his “I am living an easy life, of them -- Ishant Sharma, fitness issues, Yadav being South Africa each time in ply themselves on pitches thoughts on India’s per- don’t have many ambitions. Umesh Yadav, Moham- good in patches and erratic four innings and out of the that were not so tough to formance on an optimistic I am always available for mad Shami, Bhuvneshwar other times, like Wahab 40, 30 wickets were taken bat on.” note, saying the defeat in advice (for Pakistan team) Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah Riaz. But Akhtar said the by the pacers. Like many greats of the South Africa could be a but getting into a full-time -- are with the squad in current performance of the As captain Kohli point- game, he too was shocked blessing in disguise. job is not something I am South Africa. bowlers is a “healthy sign” ed out, it was the batting by the omission of Ajinkya “They have a chance to looking at. Is it one of the best pace “...and the thinking that let India down. Shoaib Akhtar Rahane in the playing turn it all around (in Eng- “I just want to sit back attacks India have ever that (Virat) Kohli and the To many, India’s series eleven. Rohit Sharma was land and Australia later this and and watch my son had? team management seem loss in South Africa was “I saw the first two expected. It is still one of preferred over the vice- year). I would look at it like grow up. I don’t think he “I would not say that. I to have, they will only get not entirely surprising but Tests in bits and pieces. the best Test teams. captain. that. To lose a series like will become a cricketer, I would say they are gradual- better. according to Akhtar, the It would be wrong to say “Yes, they did not play “There is a lot of debate that could be the best thing think he will become an ly improving and there is a “India have always result was unexpected. that it (India’s loss) was well. The batsmen should on Rohit. We all know he that could happen to them. actor,” he signed off.

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C M Y K 12 SPORTS Nadal eases into Australian Man Utd closing in on th Sanchez deal—Mourinho Open last-16 for 11 time Manchester, Jan. 19 (IANS): Manchester the retired Stefan Edberg United head coach Jose from Sweden and behind Mourinho on Friday said Switzerland's Roger Fe- his club is close to signing derer, reports Efe. star forward Alexis San- Nadal set the pace chez from Arsenal. from the baseline, clinch- "Nothing new. Clearly ing the first set in just 22 everyone knows that we minutes without facing are there and especially any break points and when the Arsenal manager seized on two opportuni- speaks so clearly like he ties out of three. did, there is no point in Jose Mourinho Despite conceding his trying to hide or deny," the serve once, Nadal man- Portuguese said. Mkhitaryan is our player, we establish our jobs and in aged to win the second set Mourinho, however, Sanchez an Arsenal player," my case when it goes to the thanks to three breaks out did not explain the nature Mourinho added. table of negotiations I like of seven he had. of the deal and said un- When asked what has to be out. I'm out. I will just Two breaks were all til there is an official an- taken so long for the deal to be calmly waiting for news. Nadal needed to seal his nouncement Henrikh Mkh- be cracked, the 54-year-old No more than that. first win over Dzumhur in itaryan is a Manchester said: "I don't know. Some- "I don't know. My in- two career matches. United player and Alexis times people think transfers volvement in the situation The 16-time Grand Sanchez remains an Arse- involve the managers a lot is just to say the reasons S l a m c h a m p i o n wa s nal forward. in the negotiations. why I would like to have forced to withdraw against "But not done, not "I think it depends a lot the player and no more than Dzumhur in Miami Open done at all. In this moment on the type of club the way that. I'm out." in 2016. AP/PTI Nadal is scheduled to Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia and Herzegovina in their third round match at the Australian Open next take on Argentina's tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia on Friday. Diego Schwar tzman, Kikruvilie is wrestling champ seeded No.26, who is on M e l b o u r n e, Ja n . 1 9 nia 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 to book a 11th time in his career. one hour and 50 minutes to his best run in Melbourne (IANS): Spaniard Rafael place in the fourth round The 2009 Australian become the second player after defeating Alexandr of Northern Angami-group D Nadal on Friday thrashed at the Australian Open Open champion, who has to reach the fourth round Dolgopolov of Ukraine Damir Dzumhur of Bos- tennis tournament for the yet to drop a set, needed in Melbourne, matching 6-7(1-7), 6-2, 6-3, 6-3. Surhoneyi Soho is Phek area wrestling champ D i m a p u r, J a n . 1 9 INR 70,000 sponsored by Vekuzo Vezhü-Khomi, (EMN): Surhoneyi Soho Shekhotso Keyho, SDO Rukusü Lohe-Khomi, of Phek village emerged tourism. Kewecholo Akami-Losa- the champion of the 25th S u r h o v o y i N i e n u mi, Putuzo Keyho-Phek, tournament anniversary of Khomi and Sherayi Kuzhoseyi Chizo-Chiepo- of Phek Area Wrestling Rhakho of Khuza vil- kuta, Shelutso Soho-Phek Kikruvilie Zumu and others during the 26th wrestling meet of Northern Angami Sports Association Association (PAWA) after lage bagged the third and and Külüveto Venuh-Phek (NASA- Group D) held at Chiechama village on Jan. 19. defeating Vekutho Soho fourth place and received will represent PAWA at in the final held at Phek INR 50,000 sponsored the forthcoming Chakhe- Kohima, Jan. 19 (EMN): prize of INR 20,000 while 8000. town on Fri. by Niehusa Nakro, joint sang Wrestling Associa- Kikruvilie Zumu of Tu- Vizosieo Metha of Chie- Earlier, Kechangulie He was awarded a secretary SCERT and tion (CWA) meet at Chet- ophema emerged as the chama in second position Rio, chairman Chabu & cash prize of INR 1 lakh INR 30,000 sponsored by heba from February 8 to 9. champion of the 26th wres- received INR 15,000. Co and Neizolie Rupreo, sponsored by Yitachu, Chikho N. Venuh, Class I Earlier, minister for tling meet of Northern An- Keneilezo Zumu of president Northern An- adviser school education, contractor. home Kuzholuzo (Azo) gami Sports Association Tuophema and Tsievilie gami Youth Oranization Nagaland. The runners-up The top four wrestlers Nienu graced the open- (NASA- Group D) held Sopfunuo of Seiyhama in (NAYO) graced the occa- Vekutho Soho also from Champion Surhoneyi Soho and others during the 25th tournament along with other eight Ve- ing ceremony as the chief at Chiechama village on 3rd and 4th position and sion as the chief guest and Phek village pocketed anniversary of PAWA at Phek town on Jan. 19. zuhu Khamo- Lozaphuhu, guest. Jan. 19. awarded with a cash prize guest of honour respec- He pocketed a cash of INR 10,000 and INR tively. Three-day selection trials concludes Viswema Youth Organisation wrestling meet held

Wrestlers undertaking the oath during the 72nd VYO wrestling meet on Jan. 19.

Dimapur, Jan. 19 (EMN): the chief guest. category U-17 years. He The 72nd Viswema Youth Vitsoto Vitsu emerged was awarded with a cash Organisation (VYO) wres- as the champion under the prize of INR 5000. Kele- tling meet was held on Jan. senior category and walked tho Sothu, Vikrükho Koso 19 at John Government home with a cash prize of and Kikrokhrüto Khrieo Higher Secondary School INR 20,000. Kevime Vitsu, claimed the second, third Ground, Viswema with Zhavito Rhütso and Keselvi and fourth prize. Registrar, Directorate of Mekro claimed the second, 20 wrestlers participated Soil & Water Conservation, third and fourth prize. in the senior category and The three-day selection trials for admission into the State Football Academy in Dimapur concluded at the State Stadium, Dimapur on Jan. 19. 135 young boys turned up during Tebul Neikha gracing the Avi Chaya emerged 15 wrestlers in the junior the three days selection trials. inaugural programme as as the champion in junior category. Kohima Village Sports Association meet concludes; T.Khel overall champions Kohima Bureau 2. Thejaselhou Liezi- Kohima Jan. 19 (EMN): etsu/ Kevilezo Kesiezhie Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü is wrestling champ of Kohima village sports meet T.Khel emerged as the (L.Khel) overall champion at Women’s doubles the 63rd Kohima Vil- 1. Ruokuolhounuo lage Sports Association Rame/ Zelhouneinuo (KVSA) meet which con- Rame( P.Khel) cluded at the local ground, 2. Khrieletuonuo Kohima on Fri. The KVSA Khruomo/ Sangita meet is hosted by Kohima Vizo(L.Khel) Village youth Organisation Chess (KVYO). Teams 1. L.Khel T.Khel secured 21 2. D.Khel Gold, followed by L.Khel Individual with 11 Gold, D.Khel with 1.Neibazotuo Yhome 7 Gold and P.Khel with 4 (L.Khel)

On last day of the 2. Keneilhouzotuo Vizo EM Images meet, D.Khel swept the (L.Khel) The top four wrestlers of Kohima village flanked by KVYO officials leaders, tournament officials and wrestling event, by win- EM Images 3.Kevingulie Kire others at the Kohima local ground on Jan. 19. ning the 1st, 2nd and 3rd The mascot of the 63rd KVSA meet Golden-throated barbet (pezhie-ra), congratulating the players (D.Khel) place respectively. While during the closing ceremony on Fri. Wrestling individual Kohima Bureau the quarters. Another title contender and in cross country race champion Kohima, Jan. 19 (EMN): Debutant promising wrestler Menuosetuo Yiese (men), Khriebeilie Sorhie guest of honour Keviletuo cords were re-written in Nguluonuo Miachieo/ 1. Kezhaseluo-o Pienyu Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü of Dapfhütsumia (D.Khel), who lost to Dzieselatuo in the (L.Khel) emerged as the Yiese, President Kohima track and field events. Dziiziengunuo Linyu(L. (D,.Khel) Khel was crowned as the new wrestling semis, settled for the third position, fol- winner while Keneingutuo Village Gazetted Officers Results Khel) 2. Dzieselatuo Keretsu champ of Kohima village following his lowed by Kekhriengulie Whuorie (T. Khel) Kire (D.Khel) in second Association (KVGOA) Badminton 2. Keneinuo Solo/ (D.Khel) victory against in the fourth and Keneingutuo Kire lauded the KVYO for hav- Teams - 1.L.Khel Khriekuonuo Solo(T. 3. Menuosetuo Yiese(D. reigning champion Dzieselatuo Ker- place. The champion was given a cash (D.Khel) in third position. ing the sense of profes- 2.T.Khel Khel) Khel) etsü, also of D. khel in the final here at the award of INR 30,000 along with title belt, In women’s cross coun- sionalism in organising Men’s singles Table tennis 4. Kekhriengulie Kohima local ground on Jan. 19. 19 year- while the other three winners were given a try race, Kikrusanuo Ker- the KVSA meet which has 1. Kekhriezhazo Mepf- Teams - 1.L.Khel Whuorie(T.Khel) old Kezhaseluo-o, son of late Thepfusanyü cash incentive of INR 20,000, 10,000 and etsu (D.Khel) bagged the risen to a higher level. huo (L.Khel) 2. P.Khel Individual champions Pienyü, surprised 5,000. Along with the top four wrestlers, first position, while Dzi- He also expressed hap- 2. Riivuolhoulie Men’s singles Men - Neiketuolie Belho the packed Khuochiezie crowd as he the others who have qualified to represent ivichunuo Rutsa (P.Khel) piness that the players com- Pienyu(P.Khel) 1. Kevichatuo Liezietsu (T.Khel)-(2 Gold and 2 managed to pull down veteran wrestler KVSA at the forthcoming Northern Anga- and Neikesonuo Belho peting were improving over Women’s singles (L.Khel) Silver) Dzieselatuo in straight sets in the final mi Sports Association (NASA) wrestling (T.Khel) in second and the years in the games and 1.Kevinuo Solo (T.Khel) 2. Vizosanyii Rutsa(P. Women - Dziesengunuo match. The wrestling tournament also meet are – Khrievotuo Sekhose, Khri- third position. sporting events. Further he 2. Nguluonuo Khel) Solo (3 Gold and 1 Silver) marked the culmination of the 63rd Ko- etsonyü Whuorie, Seyiekhrietuo Yiese, The individual men’s also urged the players to Miachieo(L.Khel) Women’s singles Athletics Champion- hima Village Sports Association (KVSA) Kevisalie Kire, Keneikhrielie Yhome, champion was bagged by aim to play at the higher Men’s doubles 1.Ruokuolhounuo Rame( T.Khel meet which began on Jan. 13. Kevichü Rutsa, Vizakietuo Suohu, Met- Neiketuolie Belho (T.Khel) level with long-term plan- 1.Vibeizotuo Solo/Ke- P.Khel) Games Champion En-route to claiming the coveted title, seizotuo Sote, Kekrukhrielie Dzüvichü, - (2 Gold and 2 Silver) and ning to compete at the na- zhalezo Solo (T.Khel) 2. Zelhouneinuo Rame( -L.Khel the new champ earlier defeated Tsutu- Keluonguzo Keretsü, Vitouzo Belho and in women’s category went tional and international 2. Kekhriezhazo Mepf- P.Khel) Wrestling Group Cham- onuomia Khel wrestler Kekhriengulie Khriebazo Solo. to Dziesengunuo Solo (3 level. huo/Teisovise Mepfhuo Men’s doubles pion - D.Khel Whuorie in the semis, while he overcame The NASA wrestling meet is sched- Gold and 1Silver). Speak- During the weeklong (L.Khel) 1. Kenei Miachieo / Kevi- Overall Champion – another T. Khle wrestler and former uled from Feb. 2 to 3 at the Kohima local ing at the closing function, meet, altogether eight re- Women’s doubles 1. chatuo Liezietsu (L.khel) T.Khel KVSA champ Khrievotuo Sekhose in ground.

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