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VOL. XVII NO. 85 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2018 ASSEMBLY SESSION 2018-19 Fiscal indiscipline: Zeliang claims innocence Can find solution only Kohima Bureau and figures in order to presented on (sic) March wrong to consider the INR 1657.88 cr. as on 31st Kohima March 26 (EMN): dispel such wrong im- 2014 for the year 2014- projected deficit figures march 2017,” he said. Former chief minister pressions created upon 15, which was present- presented by the Finance A ‘detailed analysis’, he of Nagaland, TR Zeliang the people of Nagaland. ed by the present leader department as final, until claimed, would show that through 'Nagaism' – Rio took umbrage to what he When the first DAN budg- of the House, the actual and unless it is finally rec- the deficit had increased claimed were projections et was presented in the deficit was INR 1234 cr. onciled by the RBI. When to INR 1234 cr. as on March suggesting his tenure was year 2003-2004, in view It is important to inform the full budget was pre- 2014. “After I took over Kohima Bureau was not agreeing to some of the different tribe bod- responsible for a 75% of the generous grant of this august house that sented in the month of from the present leader of Kohima, March 26 (EMN): resulting in an obstacle, ies and the participation of deficit jump in the state’s INR 365 cr. by the then the Finance Department July 2014, the projected this august House, I had Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio Rio divulged. Therefore, he the ENPO and UNC as well. budget tabled recently in NDA Government, it was over the years does not deficit for the year 2014- presented a deficit budget on Monday reiterated that said, to say that Ravi was He stressed on the need for the Nagaland assembly. a surplus budget of INR reconcile the projected 15 was INR 1252.45 cr. As of INR 1252.45 cr.in the resolution to Indo-Naga given the full authority to the apex bodies to come “This is totally wrong 18.47 cr. deficit figures but waits for such it is factually wrong month of July 2014 since political issue remains at resolve the issue was not together in support of each and contrary to official “The projected defi- the actual reconciliation to say that our budgetary my government had in- the top of his government’s possible. other and speak both to the records. Mr. Speaker sir, cit for the year 2013-14 figures from the Reserve deficits which stood at INR herited an accumulated agenda and the People’s He further explained Naga people and the gov- I would like to bring on was INR 950.09 cr. When Bank of India. 950.09 cr. as on 31st march deficit of INR 1234 cr. Democratic Alliance (PDA) that whatever was agreed ernment of India. That way, record the correct facts the vote on account was “Hence, it is totally 2014 has skyrocketed to More on Page 5 does not have two opinions would be taken to the par- he expressed, ‘whatever big or two political stands on liament and the House or small we get’, can survive the matter. has to pass it, only then, it and sustain and become “We have committed can be incorporated in the honourable. Raucous opposition to the people that we will Constitution of India. Rio also said that the From 15 mins to 12 hrs: The pave way for a political so- He said to have asked common minimum pro- lution or any alternative ar- if solution would come gramme of the PDA gov- bench puts up rangement that may come before election, and was ernment and the high- ‘change’ in assembly session about from the political told it was possible, but lights were already in the Kohima Bureau edly reminded the members to be precise negotiations,” he said while ‘for reasons known best to budget document. He re- Kohima, March 26 (EMN): After a ten- with their points during the discussion. participating in the gen- them’, they could not come minded the House of sev- hostile front ure of an ‘opposition-less’ government, Towards the end of the day, he disal- eral discussion on budget to a meeting point. eral programmes and ini- Kohima Bureau the ‘urgency’ to arrive at a where the Nagaland Legislative Assembly lowed some members of the treasury 2018-19. Rio regretted that eve- tiatives of his government: Kohima, March 26 (EMN): solution to the Indo-Naga (NLA) sittings have seen completion of bench from the discussion. He however, Stating that real devel- ryone talks about the Indo- setting up of public griev- A host of speakers from political issue, remind- listed business in less than 15 minutes, gave time to the opposition members to opment cannot be realised Naga political issue but ances cell, connectivity to the opposition bench on ed the state government the assembly today sat for almost 12 raise their concerns. Both the leader of without peace, he appealed harbour ‘isms’: from indi- all districts through Bharat Monday participated in the not to ‘blindly accept’ any hours: from 9.30 am till 9.26 pm. the House Neiphiu Rio and the leader to all to rise to the occa- vidualism to clanism to vil- broadband, promotion of general discussion of the solution. Chotisuh Sazo Monday’s sitting was the last day of of opposition TR Zeliang expressed ap- sion and collectively work lage-isms to tribalism, but Hornibill brand, new tour- budget presented by Chief pressed the government the budget session. The session, sched- preciation to the speaker for his decision. towards both. failing to come to the level ism policy, new rural liveli- Minister Neiphiu Rio on to bring all the political uled to be held till 4 pm, was prolonged The business listed for the day got On the remark made of ‘Nagaism’. “Only when hood programme, online March 23. groups under one um- as 17 members participated in the gen- transacted after 12 hours and Speaker by the opposition leader we forego the lower ones billing system, new assur- Chotisuh Sazo criticized brella. “The government eral discussion on the budget for the year Yhoshü adjourned the House sine die at TR Zeliang that the NSCN and come up to Nagaism ance scheme for students the budget as ‘hollow and cannot expect to bring 2018-19. Speaker Vikho-o Yhoshü repeat- exactly 9.26 pm. (K) and Adino Phizo’s NNC and make sacrifices then studying outside, new state not people-centric’ while solution without bringing should also be included in we can find a solution,” he sports policy, commemo- Yitachu said the budget all the political groups to- the political negotiation, maintained. rating Dr. T Ao’s cente- has given more confusion gether,” Sazo said. Rio stated that the PDA was He also pointed out nary year, initiatives to than highlighting the pro- An argument also took ‘Act eastern Nagaland’ ‘informally’ in touch with that the demand of Naga promote and attainment grammes of the govern- place in the assembly to- the groups. nationalist groups are very of gender equality, state ment. Chumben Murry day on the issue of atroci- Kohima Bureau ment announced INR 300 age will be delivered for the “In a democracy, all clear: total independence investment and develop- claimed the budget devi- ties happening against the Kohima, March 26 (EMN): cr. special package for people of the eastern Naga- may not be in consensus, and total sovereignty. But ment authority, clean and ated from the core issues Christians and minorities With the People's Demo- eastern Nagaland areas land particularly in the light but our doors are open and realising the practical dif- green Nagaland initiative, concerning the welfare of across the country. Imkong cratic Alliance (PDA) an- which failed to materialise. of the new commitment we all should try to bring ficulties, though the Nagas study tour and excursion the people, particularly the L Imchen was most vocal nouncing special interven- He pointed out that works he has made during his them. If they are not will- have a history recognised for students, project man- farmers. among the MLAs from the tions to address issues of programme were done but budget speech. ing, the Nagas or the Indian as unique and their issue agement board and moni- One of the points which opposition bench. developmental imbalance no work was carried out Stating that the most government may not wait recognized as political, toring all major projects the opposition members Imchen, while stat- in eastern Nagaland, op- and the then chief minis- vital need in the eastern forever,” he said. there are some serious is- and programmes to be raised vociferously was ing that the Rashtriya position MLA CL John on ter Neiphiu Rio had "ran districts was roads, John He also pointed out that sues that needs to be com- implemented on time, Na- the setting up of “Centre Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Tuesday challenged the away" to Delhi. suggested that the special some may say the inter- prised, he lamented. galand health project to for Peace and Non-Vio- carried out persecutions PDA to follow act on its as- The MLA expressed intervention be put into locutor for Naga peace talks On the confusion about be implemented in 177 lence.” Both Yitachu and and atrocities against the surance. hope that with Rio return- this sector and route the RN Ravi was authorised to the PDA’s proposal to set locations, holy land tours Y Vikheho Swu opposed Christian communities He reminded that dur- ing to the state as chief works through the DUDA. solve the Naga issue, but up a Centre for Peace and and privileges with prefer- the setting up of such a in the country, directly ing DAN-II, the govern- minister, the special pack- More on Page 5 that would be mislead- Non-violence, he reiter- ence to be given to church centre, while Imtiwapang slammed the BJP as re- ing and undermining the ated that inter-tribal issues leaders, law and order, Aier dismissed it as a waste sponsible for all the atroci- Nagas. The Prime Minister, needed to be removed and e-governance through dig- of money. “The way Naga ties committed against the Zhaleo Rio is the new deputy speaker he observed, can authorise trust has to be rebuilt. ital India, monitoring of all political issue has come vulnerable sections. somebody but an interloc- He said all the tribal ho- major roads in state, meri- about cannot be confined What followed was a Kohima Bureau Yhoshü announced that also lauded the members utor cannot resolve or solve hos once used to be united tocracy in recruitments, to a peace centre,” Yitachu heated argument between Kohima, March 26 (EMN): Rio's candidature was pro- for electing Zhaleo Rio by the Naga political issue at under the Naga Hoho, in- websites of government said. Imchen and the JD (U) leg- Two-time ML A from posed by CM Chang and consensus, according to his level. cluding the Naga Mothers’ departments for transpar- Swu said that the islator G Kaito Aye who, Ghaspani-II, Zhaleo Rio of seconded by KT Sukhalu. the highest tradition of The interlocutor had Association, the ENPO and ency etc. present period was the in his address, said “there the Nationalist Democratic With Rio being the only the House. He expressed expressed to the NSCN the UNC, but observed On removal of VIP cul- most sensitive and serious are more important issues Progressive Party (NDPP) member to have filed nom- optimism that the House (IM) and “with us” that that many tribes have ture, he informed that de- part of the Naga struggle, to discuss in the assembly has been elected unop- ination to contest said post, would greatly benefit from whatever demands and withdrawn from the body. tails regarding this will be and therefore, suggested rather than stick to a topic posed as deputy speaker the speaker declared him the various experiences agreements in principle Therefore, in the present discussed at the cabinet the PDA government to which is beyond our reach of the 13th Nagaland Leg- elected unopposed. the deputy speaker elect have been taken to the status, in order to give them meeting scheduled to be have a second thought on and not confined to the islative Assembly (NLA) on Felicitating the new brought with him in both government but the latter strength, the Naga Hoho held on March 27. the issue. Naga populace.” Monday. deputy speaker, Leader of government and public life. should have the mandate More on Page 5 Aier, while admitting More on Page 5 S p e a k e r V i k h o - o the House, Neiphiu Rio More on Page 5

Anyone who has never made a mistake has TERROR FUNDING never tried anything new. Jumbo confusion: ~ Albert Einstein NIA gets two-day remand of Nagaland govt. employees Kohima Bureau remand of the three Nagaland gov- made by various departments of Smoking elephant leaves Kohima, March 26 (EMN): The Na- ernment employees arrested March Nagaland government to armed Mirror Takes tional Investigation Agency (NIA) 25 from Dimapur. The arrests were Naga groups including the banned special court in Dimapur on Mon- made in connection with the agen- NSCN (K). The next hearing will take experts stumped day granted the agency a two-day cy’s probe into alleged payments place on March 28, it was informed. Dimapur, March 26 (EMN): A video of a wild Asian el- ephant seemingly exhaling Pioneer Naga citizen of a considerable plume of smoke in Karnataka’s Na- garahole National Park has Dimapur, Saku Ao is no more left scientists and wildlife experts in a cloud of confu- Dimapur, March 26 (EMN): Promi- developmental as well as charitable sion –while sending social nent Naga businessman and one of works among his community and media into frenzy. the pioneers of Dimapur from the also in the state of Nagaland, espe- The video, said to be Ao community, Saku Ao passed away captured in April 2016, was cially in the present district of Peren. A video grab of a wild elephant exhaling smoke inside the Nagarahole on the night of March 25 at Eden Ao married Vihieseno from shared on YouTube by the National Park in Bangalaore. Hospital Dimapur after a brief illness. Khonoma village in 1948 and they Wildlife Conservation Soci- He was 94. had 9 children— 8 daughters and 1 ety (WCS), India Program. An elephant biologist Charcoal can also serve ~ Arien Quick! Tell him you were A timber trader by profession, son. He is the father of Moameren Ao A press release from the and senior scientist with as a laxative, thereby dou- addressing him as guru in Hindi Saku Ao was among a group of few who is the founder of St. John Higher WCS on Monday stated the WCS India Program, Dr. bling its utility for animals and not guru in Nagamese... Nagas who were instrumental in lay- Secondary Residential School and St. that the video provides new Varun R Goswami has sug- that consume it after forest Just say it. ing the foundations of Dimapur as John College. insights into wild elephant gested that the elephant fires, lightning strikes, or we know today. He was an uncle to He is the father-in-law of MP behaviour. was ‘most probably trying controlled burns,” it in- WEATHER the executive editor of Eastern Mir- (Rajya Sabha) KG Kenye, former min- “Our colleague Vinay to ingest wood charcoal as formed. TEMPERATURE ror, K Wapong Longkumer. ister K Tiameren, and former MLA Kumar, assistant director (at she appeared to be picking The video, accord- Hailing from Aonokpu village WCS) has captured a video Max: Min: Limayanger. up something from the ing to the WCS, has been KOHIMA 25° 12° (also known as Nokpuyimchen) in He is survived by his wife, one of a wild Asian elephant burnt forest floor, blowing shared extensively by in- DIMAPUR 32° 17° Mokokchung district, Saku Ao took Saku Ao son, seven daughters, one daughter- seemingly ‘smoking’, as it away the ash that came ternational news agencies/ RF: RH: active part in various civil society in law, six son-in-laws, 31 grandchil- appears to ingest charcoal along with it in her trunk, publications including the KOHIMA Nil 89% organisations. “He was also one of Naga community as a businessman dren and 40 great-grandchildren. and blows out the ashes,” it and consuming the rest.’ National Geographic, Fox DIMAPUR Nil 91% those few initial members of the informed. According to the * Rainfall (RF) * Relative humidity (RH) was characterised by the name he His funeral service will be held at his “Charcoal has well News, Science Magazine, Temperature in State Capitals Ao Baptist Church in Dimapur. He was known among the latter com- residence in Khermahal on March 27 WCS, this is the first known recognised toxin-binding and going viral on digital Max. Min. Max. Min. later served the church as a pastor on munity: Saku Babu, which would at 9 am, and then at 11 am at DABA video-documentation of properties, and although media platforms garnering ° ° ° ° Aizawl 30 15 Itanagar 26 15 two different occasions,” informed later grow into a more paternal sen- Town Fellowship. a wild elephant exhibiting it may not have much nu- millions of views. The video Agartala 37° 22° Shillong 22° 11° Gangtok 24° 08° Delhi 36° 19° a press release from his family on timent when they began to address He will be buried in the family such behaviour and thus tritional content, wild ani- can be watched at this link: Guwahati 34° 18° Kolkata 36° 25° Monday evening. him as Saku Baba. cemetery in his estate at Khermahal has ‘scientists and experts mals may be attracted to https://www.youtube.com/ Imphal 31° 14° Chennai 34° 25° His popularity among the non- He was also known for various Dimapur. puzzled.’ it for this medicinal value. watch?v=egf9flC-nes EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 2 STATE GB union condemns shooting NEWS IN BRIEF Immanuel College Kohima’s DC issues public notice incidents in Dimapur The deputy commissioner of Kohima, Rajesh Sounda- rarajan has issued a public notice for claims and objec- D i m a p u r, Ma rc h 2 6 anti-social elements thriv- the law enforcing agencies tions if any for change of clan name or surname from (EMN): The Gaon Bura ing at the cost of innocent to arrest the culprits and Dzeyie / Dzieyie / D Sogotsu / Angami of Sogotsu khel, Union Dimapur (GBUD) human life.’ punish as per the law of Chiechama village to that of “Sogotsu” of Sogotsu clan signs MOU with DMC has strongly condemned The peaceful atmos- the land. The top brass of of Chiechama village under Chiephobozou sub-division. the alleged shooting in- phere in Dimapur has the police department are DC has directed public to file claims and objection if any cidents that took place in been tainted creating an also requested to deploy within 30 days from the date of issue of the notification. Dimapur recently, where- environment of fear espe- sufficient police person- in two traders life was at- cially among the business nel in all the areas within Nagaland press convenes meeting tempted by the armed community, it added. Dimapur to provide ad- The coordination committee of the Nagaland Press miscreants. The union warned the equate security. Association has convened a meeting with all work- A press release from perpetrators that ‘guard- The union also in- ing journalists of Nagaland on March 28 at the press the union president MY ians of the customary laws formed colony leaders point, Naga Shopping Arcade in Dimapur at 1 pm. The Ngullie and general secre- shall not tolerate these and GBs to be more vigi- committee comprises editors of all the newspapers, tary Rangau Zaliang stated sorts of evil devises to take lant and to immediately presidents, and general secretaries of the three press that these ‘ugly incident place in our society.’ report suspicious charac- clubs in the state. had exposed the nexus of The GBs demanded ters to the police. Wokha’s DEO releases election vehicle documents NBDA gets new chairman The district election officer of Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon has informed all the vehicles drivers Dimapur, March 26 (EMN): Lichamo welcomed the with the new chairman, / owners whose vehicles have been requisitioned President of the Bharatiya new chairman to the office many new ventures may for use during the 13th Nagaland Legislative Election Janata Party of Nagaland, on behalf of the agency. be opened and taken up to 2018 of Wokha district have been directed to collect Visasolie Lhoungu took In his short speech the take the agency further. their vehicle documents from the Office of the Deputy over as the new chiarman of team leader highlighted The new chairman in Moa Sangtam, Sharatchandra Singh and others during the signing of the MOU on March 26. Commissioner Wokha on March 27and 28th during the Nagaland Bamboo De- about the activities and his speech said ‘we should office hour. velopment Agency (NBDA) programmes being un- have confidence with each Dimapur, Mach 26 (EMN): by the college authority on lege auditorium hall. on March 26. This was in- dertaken by the agency. other to work together as a Immanuel College has Monday. It was said that the ob- fromed by the BJP secretary Infroming that the govern- team’. He assured to extend DBSU instates new team signed the memorandum Immanuel College be- jective of the programme K Thong on Monday. ment has a new structure full cooperation to officers The Dimapur Bengali Students’ Union (DBSU) has in- of understanding (MOU) came the first secular col- was to increase public sup- In a formal programme, policy for bamboo mission, and staff and take care the stated a new team of office bearers for two years star- with Dimapur Municipal lege to collaborate with the port and cooperation to- leader of the NBDA , Peter he expressed hope that needs of the agency. ing from April 1. The new team will be led by Subham Council on March 26. DMC for cleanliness and wards improving the city Nath as president. The MOU was signed beautification of the city by living environment and by DMC Administrator adopting the road from DC the importance of com- Registration for army Moa Sangtam and college’s court junction to Fellow- munity cooperation for Atoizu students ask teachers to be in station pre-recruitment rally extended Principal Sharatchandra ship Colony junction, the a cleaner and better Di- Dimapur, March 26 (EMN): The Atoizu places of posting. The 28th Assam Rifles Wokha informed that the ongo- Singh in the presence of press release stated. mapur. Range Students’ Union has directed A press release issued by the union Eco Club convenor, assist- On the same day, the The launching pro- ing the pre-recruitment training which has started from all the teachers of Government High president, Aketovi stated that a surprise March 5 at the Battalion complex in Wokha, has been ant professor Temsutola, Eco Club of the college in gramme was followed by School Akuhaito, Government High checking will be conducted and any DMC representatives, fac- collaboration with DMC a cleanliness drive on the extended up to April 2 in view of the HSLC and HSSLC School Apukito, and Government High teachers found abstaining from duty examinations. Recruitment rally at Tuensang has been ulty members and stu- organised a cleanliness adopted road by the stu- School Atoizu to be at their respective will be reported to the higher authority. dents. This was informed drive programme at col- dents. scheduled on April 13. New representatives for Kolkata students NEISSR Dimapur legal services meet stakeholders Beekeeping training The Naga Students’ Union of Kolkata has elected new office bearers for 2018-2019 tenure during its 52nd observes parting social programme on March 24. The elected underway in Wokha representatives will be led by Thepuzo Keyho as presi- Earth Hour Dimapur, March 26 (EMN): mental and promotional dent. Weeklong training on bee- programme including skill D i m a p u r, Ma rc h 2 6 keeping was inaugurated development to strengthen DDVFAA elects new team (EMN): The students and by DDM NABARD, S Amar- the rural economy by con- The Dimapur District Veterinary Field Assistant Associa- faculty of North East In- jit Mangang sa chiref guest necting the rural popu- tion (DDVFAA) has elected its new representatives on stitute of Social Science on March 26 in Wokha. lation with institutional March 22. the teajm will be headed by Kambo V Sumi and Research (NEISSR) of The programme is being credit. as president, Krowhel as vice president, Thungchamo Dimapur observed Earth assisted by NABARD RO He also highlighted Mozhui as general secretary, Nchumbeni assistant Hour Day at their college Dimapur and implement- about various infrastruc- general secretary, Imlisütsüng as finance secretary, and campus on March 24 in ed in association with an tural support provided by Vitoli as treasurer. Dimapur. A press release NGO called Mass Edu- NABARD to various agen- from the desk of NEISSR cational Welfare Society, cies. He further advised the informed about the event Wokha. trainees to work in cluster IMPORTANT NUMBERS on Monday. The chairman of Mass mode so that they can form WOMEN HELPLINE: 181 Educational Welfare So- producer’s organization. During the pro - DIMAPUR (STD CODE: 03862) ciety informed about the A total of 35 trainees gramme, awareness was Bethesda Ambulance Service 9615053217, 9615520007 created among the stu- programme. from different colonies of dents about the impor- The chief guest said the Wokha town and its adjoin- CIHSR 242555, 242533 tance and purpose of Earth NABARD has been con- ing villages are said to have Police Control Room 7085055050 Hour. DDLSA members with stakeholders during tan interaction in Dimapur. duction many develop- been participating. Dimapur District Hospital 232224 John Poji, the vice prin- Diphupar PS 7085055032 cipal of NEISSR, assist- D i m a p u r, Ma rc h 2 6 ways to control and im- authorities. East PS 7085055030 ant professor Deben, and (EMN): The Dimapur Dis- plement the sale of to- Director of Assisi Cen- Mangkolemba Faith Hospital 248912, 9436004220 the college faculty shared trict Legal Services Au- bacco and other prod- tre for Integrated Devel- Fire Station (Chumu) 282777 about the background of thority (DDLSA) held a ucts to minors under the opment (ACID), Sister Fire Station (Dimapur) 7085378850, 232201 the event and necessities consultative meet with the COPTA Act 2003. Deputy Parmila gave a brief re- GRPS 7085055031 in protecting natural en- stakeholders on March 24 chief medical officer of port on registered domes- youth repair road Medziphema PS 7085055033 vironment though one is at its front office. Updates District Hospital Dimapur, tic workers numbering pursuing for economic from chief judicial magis- Dr. Anitoli, assured the about 1050 in Dimapur. MH (Metro) Hospital 227930/231081 development of the state . trate informed about the DDLSA to work together She appealed NGOs to Mobile Unit Commander 7085055046 The faculties also meet on Monday. in various aspects. Rep- work effectively and also Nikos Hospital 248285, 232032 shared about the state, During the meet, top- resentatives from Child- suggested the DDLSA to Niuland PS 7085088035 regional and national im- ics such as how to imple- line Dimapur and Sakhi provide legal aid by way Sub-Urban PS 7085055036 portance of celebrating ment the law effectively presented their report on of seminars to domestic Traffic Control -1 7085088038 this event. and also to provide legal implementing of projects. workers. Traffic Control -2 7085088039 Earth Hour was organ- aid by way of seminars Director of Prodigals Concluding remarks West PS 7085055034 ized by the World Wide and different provisions of Home, Ela emphasized and assurance of legal aid Fund (WWF) and is a glo- law were discussed. examination on Child vic- of any kind was delivered Women Cell 7085055037 bal grass root movement The chief medical of- tims under the POCSO by Neikuo Kanuo, prin- Zion Hospital 231864, 224117, 227337 uniting people to take ac- ficer of District Hospital Act, 2012, child friendly cipal district and session KOHIMA (STD Code: 0370) tion on climate change Dimapur, Dr. C Tetseo environment and medi- judge cum chairman of Bethel Nursing Home 2224202 and protect the planet. spoke on tobacco abuse, cal tests by the hospital DDLSA. Chiephobozou PS 8575045506 Volunteers monitoring repairs being carried out on an approach Officer-in-Charge 8575045516 road to the cemetry in Mangkolemba Childline Kohima 1098 D i m a p u r, Ma rc h 2 6 road which has become Chiephobozou PS 8575045506 Dimapur observes World TB Day (EMN): The Mangkolem- inaccessible for vehicular Officer-in-Charge 8575045516 ba Ao Lanur Telongjem movement vehicles during Fire Stations 2222952 Dimapur, March 26 (EMN): (MALT), on 24 March, re- the monsoon season.’ IRCS Ambulance Service 2244350 Along with the rest of the paired the much neglected Following the union’s world, Dimapur district Kezocha PS 8575045549 approach road to the cem- resolution to undertake Officer-in-Charge 8575045538 health workers and com- etery at Mangkolemba. social work once a year, mercial pharmacists ob- Khuzama PS 8575045505 A press release from around 150 volunteers Officer-in-Charge 8575045515 served World TB Day on President, I Tia Jamir and repaired the road and March 24 at Hotel Saramati general secretary, Sen- cleaned the cemetery. NHAK 2222916 under the theme “Wanted timeren Imchen stated The union has ex- North PS 2222222, 8575045501 Officer-in-Charge 8575045510 leaders for a TB free world.” that ‘the approach road is pressed gratitude individ- The organisers updated around 400 meters from uals and groups fro theor Oking Hospital 2290080, 2290146 about the event on Mon- Mangkolemba – Longnak contribution and support. Police Control Room 100/2244279, 8575045500 day. South PS 2222111, 8575045502 On the occasion, DTO Officer-in-Charge 8575045520 Dimapur Dr. Talituba Ozu- WEATHER FORECAST IN OTHER DISTRICTS Tseminyu PS 8575045507 kum highlighted the sce- Officer-in-Charge 8575045517 nario of TB cases in the Max Min DP RH RF Zubza PS 8575045508 district. He oriented the WOKHA 22.4 14.2 10 52 NIL Officer-in-Charge 8575045518 participants on Scheduled MOKOKCHUNG (STD Code: 0369) ZBT 18.3 11.3 16.2 94 NIL H1 Medicines as directed Chopper Service 8974151974/ 9615776811 by the Government of In- MON - - - - NIL Medical officials, health workers and pharmacists at Hotel Saramati in Dimapur on the ocassion of the Christian Hospital, Impur 2262214 dia. World TB Day. TUENSANG 19.4 12 9.5 57 NIL Dr. Imkongliba Hospital 2226216/2226394 With the recent issue Faith Hospital Ambulance 9436004220, 9856051827 of a gazetted notification H1 medicines will be col- guest for the event, said workers and private phar- MKG 25.1 12.4 8.8 39 NIL Fire Station 2226225 by the Union Ministry in lected from all pharmacies ‘we are fortunate to be in a macists to take responsibil- PHEK 26.8 12 10.3 56 NIL regard to penalization of regularly, he informed. generation where TB is cur- ity and continue educating Hope Ambulance Service 8415827895/9856277674 unreported TB patients Informing that the able and the Government the patients to complete KIPHIRE 20 13 9.7 71 NIL Hotel Metsuben 8014587442/ 2226373 by health workers includ- Government of India aims of India is providing free the full course of TB medi- SECHÜ ZUBZA 26 15 13.7 59 NIL IRCS Ambulance Service 09402993002 ing pharmacists, Dr. OZu- to eradicate TB from the diagnosis and free treat- cine and help eradicate TB LONGLENG - - - - - Lifeline Ambulance 9436439707/ 9862447893 kum urged the commercial country by 2025, Dr. Ozu- ment to patients’. from our country. Mokokchung PS 1 2226241 pharmacists to maintain kum requested health CMO urged the par- The programme was at- TSEMINYU 25.2 15 13.6 51 NIL Power House 2226221/2226293 a separate register for H1 workers and pharmacists ticipants to assist the health tended by program officers, JALUKIE 31 22 21.9 100 NIL Sewak Gate PS 2 2226213 drugs. to take the lead in this en- department in giving sys- staff under CMO and DTO Format for record reg- deavour. tematic treatment to re- offices, commercial phar- MANGKOLEMBA 29 20.2 19 60 NIL Traffic Control 9485232691 Tuli Police Station 9485232693 ister maintenance was also The chief medical offic- duce the chances of resist- macists and representa- *Dew Point (DP) *Relative Humidity (RH) * Rainfall (RF) distributed. er of Dimapur, Dr. K Vikato ance to TB medicine. He tives from Prodigal Home Women Cell 9485232692 Reports of Scheduled Kinimi, who was the chief also requested the health and Chavara Home. Source: Department of Soil & Water Conservation, Nagaland Woodland Nursing Home 2226263 EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, March 27, 2018

C M Y K STATE 3 Artists unite for cultural Van Heusen opens stylish outlet in Dimapur Eastern Mirror Desk group. With a national Dimapur, March 26: Adi- presence of over 7000 out- integration and peace tya Birla Fashion and lets in 2017-18, this line Retail Ltd’s Van Heusen will be available across launched a stylish range 150 Van Heusen stores. of innerwear and ‘athlei- Proprietor of Vinayak sure’ clothing at Europa Fashions in Dimapur, Inn along the Golaghat Vivek Jain said that this Road in Dimapur. range will be available at As part of the compa- the exclusive Van Heusen ny’s expansion and foray store located near Popu- into the east zone, Ayush lar Bakery, Circular Road. Sharma, regional sales Besides the inner- manager for the company wear, the ‘athleisure’ line said that it recently had includes a range of multi- the launch of the inner- purpose wear created for wear and ‘athleisure’ line working out, lounging etc. in Kolkata with a much The newly launched extravagant fashion show. EM Images range is said to have in- Sharma said that 60% Vivek Jain (L) receiving certification as the main distributor for a newly novations in fashion such of the retail wear in India launched innerwear and ‘athleisure’ wear by Van Heusen from Ayush as quick drying, stain- comes from the Aditya Sharma, regional sales manager of the Aditya Birla Fashion and retail release, and antibacterial Ltd at Europa Inn on March 26. EM Images Birla Fashion and Retail features. Members of a local band Abiogenesis pose with participants during the ongoing art and culture workshop at the NEZCC’s stone garden in Dimapur.

Eastern Mirror Desk land, Abiogenesis, was also a re- is to teach on the use and knowl- NGBF condemns ANCSU demands Dimapur, March 26: As part of the source for the topic of Naga folk edge of water colours in still life, es- ongoing cultural integration and music. This included teaching a pecially nature study. March 17 murder peace initiative by Yuva Kala Sad- bamboo musical instrument in- A total of 16 resource persons scholarship before exams Dimapur, March 26 (EMN): The hana Sivir (YKSS), various art forms vented by one of the band’s lead- are in Dimapur for the event. 10 are Dimapur, March 26 (EMN): The semester examination, ANCSU- af- Nagaland GBs Federation (NGBF) such as theatre, painting with water ers Moa Subong. The instrument is from outside Nagaland. All Nagaland College Students Un- ter much deliberation- resolved to has denounced the reported mur- colours, classical Indian music, Naga called the Bamhum. It was informed that 76 partici- ion (ANCSU) has appealed to the let the colleges/institutions func- der of Lunkholal Singson, a veteri- folk dances and music etc., were the Another resource person San- pants from across the Northeast have Higher Education department and tion smoothly. nary field assistant in Zunheboto main features of the event at the jeev Sharma, a painter from Jaipur signed up for the initiative. Food and banks to expedite depositing the ANCSU general secretary, Vim- on March 17. NEZCC’s stone garden, in Dimapur. and also a member of the renowned lodging have been provided for the scholarship funds to the benefici- eyiekho Vitso, and the vice presi- While condemning the kill- A local rock band from Naga- Lalit Kala Academi is in the state. He next five days. aries before the forthcoming se- dent and chairman of grievances ing, the NGBF has urged the au- mester and pre-university exami- committee, Benjong Longchar, thorities to deliver justice. The GBs nations scheduled to be conducted have affirmed to remain vigilant on have conveyed condolence to the from April 5. the matter until justice is restored. Kuhuboto council bans illegal ‘tax, alcohol’ bereaved family. ANCSU has made this appeal Meanwhile, ANCSU has ap- A NGBF press release issued during a meeting with the Di- plauded the chief minister for the Dimapur, March 26 Leaders from different GPRN/NSCN kilonser; would keep check on the by its president, Shalem Konyak, mapur based units on March 25 alternative arrangement made for (EMN): The Kuhuboto walks of life discussed on Kakuho Assumi, chair- illegal activities. general secretary, Shikuto Zalipu, at Eastern Christian College, Di- the payment while anticipating the Town Joint Council has the prevailing situation of man GPRN/NSCN UT-I; The resolution stated and the information secretary, mapur, which was attended by 15 amount from the ministry. It was of resolved to ban unauthor- Kuhuboto town and re- Vikuto Rochill, president that action would be tak- Akhu Naga, have also condemned affiliated colleges. The meeting was the opinion that the same arrange- ised collection of “taxes,” solved to enforce blanket of KGKK, Ghoshito Shohe, en against anyone found the ‘assassination attempts’ on Di- held in regard to PMS payment for ment could have been made earlier sale of liquor and other ban on liquor and other president of KGPO, Kabo selling liquor, banned mapur citizens Joy Chandra and the year 2016-2017. It was reported before any arguments took place in intoxicating items, within banned substances in G Zhimomi, president of drugs and other intoxicat- Rekha Das by some armed goons. that 11335 students from 69 insti- any manner. Kuhuboto. the town with immediate KGSU, Isali Tuccu, presi- ing substances. It has em- The NGBF has expressed sympa- tutions in Dimapur were not paid In the light of the above stated A resolution to this effect from March 23 on- dent of KGSTH; Ghoshito, powered SOT to seize any thy with the victims’ families. their scholarship. development, ANCSU has also ap- effect was taken during wards. president of KGBPF; P Ki- vehicle transporting other Stating that Naga society needs Following news report from the pealed the higher education de- a joint meeting of the The resolutions were yekhu Yeptho, chairman intoxicating substances peace to progress, the organisa- finance department on March 24 partment and respective banks to Kuhuboto council with a jointly signed by Q Tuccu, of KTJC; Nivishe Kinny, and handed over to the tion has appealed to the people to that an amount of INR seven crores expedite the process in depositing special team constituted GPRN/ NSCN collective convenor GB Kuhuboto police. The meeting also learn to living together in harmo- and seventy one lakhs has been the scholarship amount to the ben- by the council. The meet- leader; Azheto Chophy, town; Honito Yeptho, con- resolved not to allow col- ny. It has appealed for protection released, ANCSU has decided to eficiaries before the upcoming se- ing was conducted on GPRN/NSCN collec- venor SOT; and others. lection of unauthorised of minority communities living in keeps its course of action in abey- mester and pre-university exami- March 23, it was informed. tive leader; Hojei Swu, It was decided that SOT taxes. the land. ance. Also in view of the upcoming nations scheduled from April 5. Mokokchung observes World Tuberculosis Day Chizami BJP demands clarification from church Dimapur, March 26 identify the church lead- ‘prove and authenticate’ Our Correspondent lic health concern. He (EMN): The Bharatiya ers who were involved that the BJP is a ‘commu- Mokokchung, March 25 also went in to state that Janata Party (BJP) at in the election process, nal, anti-Christian and (EMN): World Tubercu- awareness campaign and 17th Chizami assembly campaigning through killer’ group and accord- losis Day was observed an informed public will constituency has de- hate and false propagan- ingly strike out the mem- in Mokokchung on the help in the effective appli- manded clarifications das, proxy voting etc.’ bership of BJP supporters theme “Wanted: lead- cation of the preventive from the Chakhesang The unit also resolved from the churches. ers for a TB free world” measures. Baptist Church Council to ‘expel them accord- The party has also at IMDH hall with Dr. SS He also said that unin- (CBCC) and the Cha- ingly for five years as per censured the president Akaba Longchar, chief terrupted supply of good khesang Clean Election the CCEM resolution’ in of the Nationalist Demo- medical officer, Mokokc- quality medicine and a Movement (CCEM) for order to save the integ- cratic Progressive Party, hung, as the guest of hon- strong political will of the what the unit alleged was rity and sanctity of the Phek division. It accused our. state in combating this ‘failure to implement the church, it stated. the president of the NDPP In his speech, Long- disease would be a game 18 point resolutions at The unit further re- unit of being responsible char gave a clarion call changer which would go a CBCC convention hall on solved to seek clarifica- for the merger of NPP to the NGOs, medical long way to wipe the dis- June 27 2017.’ tion from the CBCC ex- to NPF ‘violating all the fraternity, and social ease from the land. The BJP unit placed ecutive secretary as to norms of NDPP-BJP pre- workers gathered at the The programme was the demand from the why church leaders were poll alliance during the programme to unite and chaired by Dr. Medem CBCC and CCEM during involved in the election 13th state assembly elec- work together to end TB EM Images Longkumer, MS (IMDH), a meeting on March 23 at campaign and even used tion.’ The party has urged in the district and the IMDH medical superintendent, Dr Medem Longkumer and DTO Dr. M Imyangluba with other RNTCP staff while Yanglu Pongen, as- Pfutsero. the church pulpit to cam- the NDPP to remove him on the occasion of World TB Day in Mokokchung. state. Stating that India is sociate pastor, offered the A joint press release paign against particular immediately. committed to eliminate invocation and signifi- issued by the unit’s presi- party which it claimed The party’s workers TB by 2025, he has urged highest killer diseases not He enlightened the which could be prevented cance of the day was en- dent Vetshe Tsüzüh and was directly against the also resolved to pressu- to disseminate awareness only in India but the en- participants that TB is a through their active coop- lightened by Dr. Toshila, the General Secretary point no-8 of the CCEM rise the administration saying that TB is 100% tire world. He blamed low communicable disease eration. chest disease and TB hos- Khrope Tsuhuh, stated resolution. to immediately ‘book the curable. priority given to the dis- spread through cough, He stated that health pital. A special song was that the group resolved to The party has also de- culprit for the hate poster Giving a brief report ease, inadequate funding spitting by an infected personnel and politi- presented by Toshinaro, demand to the CBCC ‘to manded that the CBCC campaigns’ on Feb. 19. on the activities and per- for research works to get person which could in- cal leaders alone cannot while Maya Asum gave a formance of RNTCP, Dr. more information about fect anyone without age achieve the target but testimonial speech and M Imyangluba, district the disease as some of the limit. He said TB is not requires the contribu- the vote of thanks was de- tuberculosis officer, said leading factors why the only a family problem tions from all walks of livered by Dr. Chubatem- TB has become one of the disease has spread wide. but is a social problem, life because TB is a pub- su Ao, senior MO DRTB. Unity College undertakes exposure tour All colleges in state to be NAAC accredited by 2021 Our Correspondent tion, it was giving all ef- Kohima, March 26 (EMN): forts to ensure quality, The department of Higher access and equity signifi- Education in Nagaland cantly through a combi- aims to have all the col- nation of self and external leges in Nagaland accred- quality evaluation, promo- ited by the NAAC by 2021. tion and sustenance initia- This was stated in the an- tive along with the rest of nual administrative report the country. 2017-18 of the department Currently, the depart- which was placed in the ment is said to be grant- assembly on March 26 by ing assistance in the form minister in charge Temjen of grants-in-aid to private Imna Along. recognized colleges and to According to the report, a number of other institu- out of the 64 colleges in tions involving an expend- Late SAKU AO Nagaland, 21 colleges have iture of INR 2,65,00,000. been accredited by NAAC The objective of grants- March 10th, 1924- March 25th, 2018 and many have initiated in-aid it was stated to the process of accredita- provide financial aid to *~*~*~*~*~*~* tion to progress towards college recognised by the Peacefully passed away on Sunday March 25th Surrounded Students of Unity College pose for a group photo during the tour to Central Institute of Horticulture, quality and excellence in state government for aug- Mesziphema, on March 24. higher education. mentation and quality im- by the love of all his family. Late Saku of Aonokpu Village The department stated provement of higher edu- and Khermahal, Dimapur; beloved husband, much loved Dimapur, March 26 (EMN): Stu- them to engage self-employment to have initiated the man- cation in Nagaland. father, grandfather and great grandfather will be dearly dents of Unity College at Dimapur after graduation in the ever-grow- datory assessment and ac- It also acknowledged undertook a tour to the ICAR for ing fields of agriculture, animal creditation of higher edu- that private colleges in missed by all his family and friends. NEH region and the Central In- husbandry and horticulture, it cation in conformity with the state have been con- Funeral service : Tuesday March 27th, 2018 stitute of Horticulture (CIH) at stated. MHRD, UGC and NAAC tributing hugely towards Medziphema on March 24. Around 70 students along with guidelines, the report stat- the growth of education 9 AM 11 AM The tour was organised for fi- three faculty members were part ed. in the state as 75% of the Khermahal Residence, Dimapur Ao Baptist Church, nal semester students with the of the trip. Meanwhile, the college The department also students pursuing stud- objective of providing them with has thanked the two institutions reported that in order to ies in higher education are Dimapur Town Fellowship various opportunities, updates for giving a comprehensive tour to make quality the defining enrolled in private recog- informed. The tour was to enable the students. element of higher educa- nized colleges. DP-355 EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 4 REGION NeWS IN BrIef Would be compelled to impose ‘dies Mizoram sent 50 students to Japan for employment: Minister Aizawl, Mar 26 (PTI) The Mizoram government has sent a total of 50 students to Japan under the ‘Learn non’ if strike continues — Biren Singh and Earn’ program for training and employment in the last two years, a state minister said today. Speak- demanding implementation of by integrating the government ing in the Mizoram Assembly, Minister for Labour, the 7th pay recommendation in schemes. Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneur- the state . The government would ship said that 16 students were sent to Japan in the The government would now adopt a new approach under the first batch in December 2015, and were imparted be compelled to impose ‘dies new campaign to help the farm- training at Nagasaki and Sasebo. The second batch non’ against all those employ- ers increase crops production of students, numbering 34, were sent to Nagasaki in ees who support the stir, he by providing relevant schemes January 2016, he said. Of the first batch of students, cautioned and informed that in different concerned depart- four have returned to Mizoram while the rest re- he had already made his earnest ments considering the issues of mained in Japan, he said. The state government has appeal to the JAC to resume crop failures in the state which paid Rs 165 lakh for the first batch and Rs 442 lakh normal duties from March 26 not only affects the farmers but for the second batch to a Siliguri-based consultancy. Monday in the interest of the the economy of the state. The students learnt the Japanese language and general public. A large scale crop failure found employment, he said, adding, they were re- A meeting of administrative particularly in the rice cultiva- paying the interest free loan to the state government, secretaries and head of depart- tion sector was reported in the which they had availed for their training course. ments was held on March 23 in state due to five times flood this regard and the government since cyclone Mora hit the state Mizoram’s social welfare depart- had authorised power to ad- in May 2017. ministrative secretaries of hiring Different task forces would ment to split into two competent persons to complete be constituted to successfully Aizawl, Mar 26 (PTI) Mizoram’s social welfare de- the piled up works of the finan- implement the new campaign, partment would be split into two, with the new unit cial year end if the JAC refuses to he said. The government is also to be named as women and child development heed to his appeal. planning to devise a new system department, the state Assembly was told today. to a The state government re- where bureaucrats would be query from Lalruatkima of the Mizo National Front EM Images Manipur Chief Minister Biren meeting with members of the public during the ‘Meeyamgi Numit(people’s day)’ or ‘Hill Leaders’ quires additional financial ex- relieved from the file works per- (MNF), Urban Development Minister Zodintluanga, Day’ in Imphal on Monday March 26. penditure of around INR 1400 taining to transfer and posting, who replied in the absence of the Social Welfare crore per year if the 7th pay is granting of leave and GPF etc. Minister P Lalthanliana, said that the social welfare Our Correspondent responding to a query raised March 26. implemented in the state which The joint secretary level of- department would also be renamed as social welfare Imphal, March 26 (EMN): Ma- by media persons in connec- The cease work strike of the have 98,845 government em- ficers would look into such mat- and tribal affairs department. Zodintluanga said that nipur Chief Minister N Biren tion with the ongoing cease employees started after the Joint ployees and 45,523 pensioners. ters while secretaries, commis- the department has been looking after eight obser- Singh made it clear that the work strike of state government Action Committee(JAC) of All Meanwhile chief minister sioners, principal secretaries vation homes situated in all the eight districts of the state government has no in- employees on the sideline of Manipur Trade Union Council also announced that his govern- and additional chief secretaries state, besides 11 de-addiction centres. tention to confront with any his regular monthly meeting (AMTUC) and All Manipur Gov- ment is all set to launch ‘Khung- would be entrusted to concen- individual or organisation but with public popularly known ernment Employees Organisa- gangda Chatlo’ (Go to villages) trate mainly to policy formula- to resolve all the issues through as ‘Meeyamgi Numit (People’s tion (AMGEO) announced to from April to help the farmers tion and execution alone, he Arunachal to recruit 2,000 local talks. Biren Singh said this was Day)’ or ‘Hill Leaders’ Day’ on launch the strike on March 22 in increasing crops production added. youths as soldiers in FY19 Itanagar, March 26 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh has set a target to recruit 2,000 local youths as soldiers during the 2018-19 fiscal to create employment Girls to be trained to opportunities, Governor Brig (Retd) Dr B D Mishra No land to proposed ‘greater Nagalim’ — Assam said. Mishra, during an interaction with reporters at Raj Bhawan here yesterday, said Army recruitments Guwahati, March 26 (PTI): Assam Patowary said, “On behalf of the Ahmed had requested the state fight sexual harassment were underway for candidates of all eight north-east government today told the Assem- Chief Minister, I am saying it with government to ask the Centre to states. “I have set a target to recruit 2,000 local youths bly that it will not give any land to responsibility that not a single inch take Assam into consideration as home-grown soldiers during 2018-19 fiscal to cre- the proposed Greater Nagalim as of Assam land will be included in while finalising the agreement and in West Khasi district ate employment opportunities for state youths, yield per the Naga Framework Agree- the Naga pact. demanded an all party delegation honourable income for needy families and prevent ment and Chief Minister Sarba- “Sonowal, who also holds the Home to visit the national capital for Shillong, March 26 (PTI): iour or public nuisance on them from drug-gun culture,” he said. Vacancies nanda Sonowal has taken up the portfolio, has already discussed the meeting the president and prime Taking a cue from the Del- the road. for 166 in general duty and 10 as trade’s men have issue with the Centre. issue with the Centre,” he said add- minister to discuss the matter. hi police model of self-de- West Khasi Hills dis- been announced by the Army for recruitment from Replying to a query by Congress ing the Assam government has not BJP MLAs Atul Bora and Numal fence programme for girls, trict has a high numbers Arunachal Pradesh, the Governor added. MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed during received any official communica- Momin also highlighted the en- West Khasi Hills district of POCSO cases and the question hour, Parliamentary Af- tion from the Centre on the Naga croachments by Nagaland along authorities in Meghalaya number of such cases has fairs Minister Chandra Mohan Framework Agreement yet. the interstate border. have appointed former risen in the last three years, AAI signs MoU with Assam govt. Karate world champion he said. to develop villages in Kamrup Linza F Syiem to train The National Crime Guwahati, March 26 (PTI): The Airport Authority of school girls to fight against Research Bureau recorded India (AAI) today signed an MoU with Assam gov- Bangladesh Manik Sarkar ‘khalnayak’ of sexual harassment. 6.8 per cent crime against ernment under its Corporate Social Responsibili- Announcing this, dis- women in 2015. The per- ties (CSR) initiative for sustainable development of Independence trict deputy commissioner centage more than dou- human settlements at villages in Kamrup district, Tripura politics — Minister said “for the first time we bled in 2016. an AAI statement said here. The AAI would provide are starting a month-long The self defence pro- financial assistance under its CSR initiative of Rs 4.58 Day celebrated Agartala, March 26 (PTI): party offices to let loose part, said his party will comprehensive self de- gram will be funded by crore for the Kamrup district as per the estimates Tripura Law and Parlia- terror on BJP and Indig- provide “all round con- fence training under the the District Sports Pro- prepared by the UNDP to improve the resilience in Tripura mentary Affairs Minis- enous People’s Front of structive cooperation” to District Sports Promotion motion Society and the of communities around Guwahati Airport. The AAI ter Ratan Lal Nath today Tripura (IPFT) supporters, the ruling BJP. Society.” district Sports Officer P B through its CSR policy supports such initiatives for branded former chief min- he said, adding that “abso- “We will cooperate He said the initiative War Nongbri said this was Agartala, March 26 (IANS): promoting infrastructure for convenience of the ister Manik Sarkar as the lute peace” now prevails in with the government in a was aimed at a deterrent the first time that his of- Bangladesh Independence population with a view to improve the resilience of “khalnayak” (villain) of Tripura with the BJP at the constructive manner and against eve teasing, hoo- fice was organising such a Day and National Day was communities, the statement added. state politics. helm of affairs. hope they would go for liganism, indecent behav- programme. celebrated across Tripura Nath, while taking part In an oblique reference inclusive development,” on Monday with several in a discussion on ‘vote of to CPM’s allegations of he said. functions. thanks’ motion to the Gov- post-poll violence, Ratan The former CM, how- The celebrations be- ernor’s speech, told the Lal Nath said the com- ever, stuck to his party’s gan on Sunday with a can- Assembly that many BJP munist party has “planted” allegations of violence Assam CM orders police to set up cell to dlelight gathering here to workers and supporters their supporters in the BJP against the BJP in the af- commemorate the martyrs were murdered ahead of and the IPFT to “create termath of the elections. who were massacred on address cases of crime against women the February 18 Assembly disturbances”. There was a “concerted March 25, 1971. elections in the state. “People have given effort” to create unrest in Guwahati, March 26 (PTI): Follow- Five men allegedly raped an per cent women personnel, includ- Bangladesh’s Assistant Police had recovered their mandate against the the state’s internal affairs, ing the rape and killing of a minor 11-year-old girl and set her on fire ing constables and officers, but there High Commission -- the arms and weapons during suffocating situation that he said. girl in Nagaon district, Assam Chief when she was alone at home in are several vacancies in the rank of second diplomatic mis- a series of raids conducted prevailed during the last “Hundreds of our Minister Sonowal today directed Dhaniabheti Lalung Gaon in Nagon sub-inspectors as many fail to clear sion in northeast India by the police in the CPI(M) 25 years of communist (CPM) party offices are be- Director General of Police Mukesh district on March 23. She died the physical tests. after Guwahati in Assam party offices, he claimed. rule,” he said in the As- ing burnt down, attacked Sahay to set up a cell to take up all next day. Sonowal said the government -- organised the series of “Sarkar was exposed as sembly. or captured. Our support- cases of crime against women. The chief minister also wrote a has decided to amend rules for ap- programmes to observe the khalnayak of Tripura Nath said his govern- ers have fled homes, many Chairing an official meeting here, letter to Gauhati High Court Chief pointment of women police officials the day. politics. His regime was ment would work for were physically injured “ Sonowal said a high ranking woman Justice Ajit Singh requesting him to as many women fail to clear physical Tripura Chief Minister reduced to mockery,” Nath welfare of 37 lakh peo- the Leader of the Opposi- police officer should take charge of set up a fast-track court to take up all tests. Biplab Kumar Deb, Chair- said. ple of Tripura and follow tion said. the cell. cases of crimes against women on an He also directed Chief Secretary man University of Grants Manik Sarkar had the central government’s He requested Chief “Women have been accorded urgent basis. T Y Das to take steps to create aware- Commission of Bangla- served as the chief minis- model of “sabka sath, sab- Minister Biplab Kumar highest respect in the Assamese “This would make fast and strict ness about such crimes across the desh Abdul Mannan, and ter of Tripura for 20 years ka vikas”. Deb to take stock of the society and these crimes against action against perpetrators of such state involving students, teachers, Editor of Dainik Sambad since 1998. Former chief minister situation and ensure that women have seriously dented the crimes and result in reduction of NGOs, village heads, village defence Pradip Datta Bhowmik, T h e C P I ( M ) h a d and Leader of the Opposi- “peace is restored” in the pride of the people of the state,” crime rate in the state,” he said. forces, panchayat members, ASHA among others, spoke at a stashed weapons at its tion Manik Sarkar, on his state. he said. Assam police required to have 30 and anganwadi workers. seminar organised on the occasion. “People of Tripura are always soft and heartfelt to- RPF earns INR 8.45 crore as revenue wards Bangladesh,” Bang- Nagaon rape rocks Assam assembly ladesh’s Assistant High Guwahati, March 26 (PTI): also said. Commissioner Shakhawat walked out of the House, The opposition Congress After the Question in 2017; registers 14384 cases Hossain told IANS. following which Patowary today staged a walkout Hour, Leader of the Oppo- He said, “A large announced the names of Dimapur, March 26 (EMN): In Also in the year 2017 515 chil- bery and 11 cases of crime against amidst noisy scenes in sition Debarata Saikia said number of people of Tripu- the accused who belong the face of widespread increase in dren are said to have been res- women. RPF also detected 91 the Assembly after ruling Assam has been witness- ra always took part in the to the same religion. various crimes in railway premis- cued by RPF and as many as cases of theft of passenger be- BJP MLAs alleged that ing rising cases of crime Bangladesh national days AIUDF MLA Mamun es, the Railway protection force 11 traffickers arrested. RPF N F longings, 17cases of Drugging, the main accused in last against women after the on March 26 and Decem- Imdadul Haque Chawd- (RPF), NF Railway have been Railway has also been doing a two cases of dacoity, one case week’s rape-and-murder BJP government came ber 16 every year. People of hury said a criminal does ranging relentless activities for praiseworthy service in the field of Robbery, eight cases of crime case of a minor was a Con- to power in the state and Tripura are always behind not have any religion and combating the menace in railway of detection and recovery of con- against women. gress worker. the last week’s killing of a Bangladesh’s every strug- there should be strictest stations and railway premises. traband goods. Altogether 159 persons have The Congress also de- minor by burning her after gle.” punishment against such A press note from the NF In the year 2017 , 160 cases of been arrested in connection to manded an adjournment rape in Nagaon district is a Artists, including re- criminals. Railways Maligaon on March 26 recovery has been made, 68 of- these crimes. motion to discuss the rape serious matter. nowned singers, from both Another AIUDF MLA mentioned that during the year fenders have been arrested and During the year 2017, as many and murder case, which During arguments by Bangladesh and India, per- Aminul Islam said the 2017, 134 cases were registered goods worth INR 5.1 crore has as 138 left behinds luggage/arti- was later rejected. Saikia and Parliamentary formed at the function. names were taken to ma- under railway Property Unlawful been recovered. In addition RPF cles of passengers were recovered Disallowing the mo- Affairs Minister Chandra Local people and vari- lign one particular reli- Possession Act out of which 125 has successfully recovered illegal by RPF in different stations. 5 tion, Deputy Speaker Mohan Patowary, the leg- ous groups also organised gion. cases were detected with recov- forest produce worth INR 1.48 cases of carrying illegal arms and Dilip Kumar Paul said the islators of both the BJP functions in many places Fi n a n c e Mi n i s t e r ery of stolen goods of worth INR crore and arrested four persons, explosives were detected by RPF Assembly and the state and the Congress started across the state. Himanta Biswa Sarma 11,97,465 while 150 persons were the release stated. with arrest of 4 persons who were are ashamed of the ris- shouting at each other Days after the Paki- said if a catalogue of rape also arrested. During the year 2017, as many handed over to concerned Gov- ing incidents of rape and over the issue. stani forces unleashed at- accused in the last 10-12 RPF is said to have realised a as 33 persons were arrested and ernment Railway Police for legal asked the government The Congress MLAs tacks across Bangladesh, years is made, a pattern total amount of INR 8.45 crore prosecuted under Railway Act action. to consider AIUDF MLA demanded death pen- the then East Pakistan’s could be seen. under railways Act over NF railway against touting activities. Within the scope of imple- Aminul Islam’s proposal alty for the culprits, while leaders vowed to win The deputy speaker registering 14384 cases and pros- This has been possible due mentation of integrated security to bring in a strict law to their independence on the BJP members alleged then rejected the adjourn- ecuted 14589 persons. to frequent raids and ambush system programmes on major sta- deal with it as soon as March 26, 1971. Banga- that the main accused is a ment motion brought in RPF is also said to have appre- checks conducted by RPF in sen- tion of N. F. railway, CCTV cameras possible. bandhu Mujibur Rehman Congress worker and dis- by the Congress and asked hended 4 persons with explosives sitive areas. RPF has registered have been installed and control “We need to think if launched a guerilla war played newspaper copies the government to take and illegal arms in five cases and 300 cases of theft of passenger rooms have been set up for real such criminals should live against the then Pakistani in support of their claims. urgent steps to prevent handed over to government rail- belongings, 22 cases of drugging, time monitoring of stations and on this earth no not,” Paul rulers. On this, Congress such cases in future. way police. 2 cases of dacoity, 2 cases of Rob- railway premises. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 BUSINESS 5

IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT CORRECT NAME FROM PAGE 1... (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM: NAGALAND: MIZORAM & DECLARATION ARUNACHAL PRADESH I hereby declare that my correct KOHIMA BENCH name is Kabita Somai Magar and Can find solution only .... CRIMINAL PETITION NO.1 (K) of 2018 according to my Indian passport On the security concerns raised be confusion among the members. 2017. He questioned as to where the verted. However, Rio stated that the Shri Md. Tamjit Ali : Petitioner my name and surname should be by members of the House, Rio Pointing to the concerns raised money had gone during the current amount was accounted into deficit vs corrected in the passports of my divulged that car stickers will be by MLA Kuzholuzo Nienu during year as he was made to understand without any specification. The State of Nagaland & Anr. : Respondent children as Kabita Somai Magar issued for identification of MLAs, debate on the governor’s address that the fund was not used for the With regard to Zeliang’s allega- To and not Kabita Kaushal or bureaucrats, police and administra- that files should not be held in the specified purpose. “This diversion tion on misleading budget figures, Shri Vishito Zhimo, Kabita Thapa henceforth. tion and other government officers finance department for ‘cuts and of earmarked fund has added to the Rio also stated that as far as the Date 26/03/2018 S/o Late Hezuekhe, D-5176 and civil society. percentages’, chief minister said he deficit by that much since RoP 2017 ‘wrong and misleading’ projected R/o Thilixu Village, Block 5, “We can live without VIP cul- felt it necessary to reply. had to be implemented anyway. deficit as mentioned by the gover- P.O. Dimapur, P.S. Diphupar, ture,” he asserted and urged upon Noting that Nienu was not Therefore, the opposition leader nor in his speech as ‘skyrocketing District- Dimapur LOST NOTICE all the members to bear with the present in the House on Monday, complaining about calculation to INR 1657.88 cr’ but the budget WHEREAS the petitioner Shri Md. Tamjit Ali, S/o late Monozzir changes and make things smooth Rio hoped he was “on a better mis- and skyrocketing of deficit, may document shows a closing deficit Ali, R/o Gopal Nagar village, Hojai district, Assam has instituted Owner Name: N.S. HOTO for the public. sion”, but if the allegations made not have taken these into consid- to be of INR 1630.67. a Criminal Petition No. 1 (K) of 2018 challenging, an Order dated CHOPY On works programmes or secto- by him were in practice, he would eration,” the chief minister pointed Referring to Zeliang’s claim 15-12-2016 passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate, Dimapur Regd. No.: NL07R 6960 ral allocations not being published ensure that no files were held up in out. “It appears that the members that he had inherited a deficit of in G.R. Case No. 910 of 2015. You are hereby called upon to for some years, he stated them to be his office or finance department. of the opposition bench are experi- INR 1252 cr. and not INR 950 cr, he appear in the Court in person or by a pleader duly instructed, Chassis No.: due to change in funding pattern He informed that he had cleared encing uneasy doubts drawn from clarified that he had passed a vote and able to answer all material questions relating to the Criminal MB8CE46AJH8134125 from planning commission to NITI many files which were pending in their own experiences,” he added on account for 2014-15 in which Petition on the day of 21-05-2018 without fail. Aayog. Therefore, the visible funds the chief minister’s office for rea- sarcastically. the closing deficit was projected at Take NOTICE that in default of your appearance on the Engine No: AE211117514 are put under planning head, he sons that were not recorded. The total development budget INR 1234 cr. When the full budget day before mentioned, the Criminal Petition shall be heard and SUZUKI LETS On allegations that several files for the year 2018-19 is projected at of 2014-15 was passed in July 2014, determined in your absence, said. After the budget is passed, the Signed and sealed by Order of the Court on this the 26th day Color: Orange/Black, state planning board will sit and will had gone missing, he said efforts INR 4552 cr. an increase of 22.36% the closing deficit stood at INR of March, 2018 distribute allocations to the depart- were being made to investigate and over the previous year’s develop- 1253.88 cr.,” he pointed out. He Deputy Registrar Vehicle Class: Scooter D-5173 ments and the activities would be trace such files and if necessary, ap- mental budget which was INR asserted that since Zeliang was in Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench put up on the departmental web- propriate action would be taken as 3720.51 cr. “This is the highest power since 2014-15 as he had left D-5175 sites for transparency, he added. per the law since government files outlay for development in the for Delhi in 2014 thus he had no LOST NOTICE On the concern raised by some could not simply go missing. budget since statehood,” he as- part in creating deficit in 2014-15 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND Name: L. Shengnyou of the members on Digital Day be- On funds for development ac- serted, and assured that his govern- till 2017-18 which deteriorated by OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER Khiamniungan ing scheduled to be held on Good tivities for the new fiscal, he re- ment would do its best to utilize INR 707.79 cr. PEREN: NAGALAND Friday this year, the chief minister minded that INR 987 cr. was set the development funds judiciously. Meanwhile, Rio appreciated Dated Peren the 21st March 2018 F/Name: Leing said the cabinet will discuss the under planning machinery to be al- Appropriate allocations would be the members from the opposition OBJECTION NOTICE H/No: 21 Y. Zhimo Colony matter. “We are Christians and located to the departments with the made to reflect the priorities and bench as well as those from the NO.PRN/JUD-5/PT-II/2017/ 495/ Smti. Subuile of Tening Village, Item Burn on fire incident 23rd there is no compromise in our faith. approval of state planning board at programmes in his budget speech, treasury and acknowledged them has applied for issue of succession certificate declaring that her husband March 2018: We should not have apprehension. the earliest. he added. for participating in the debates. Late. Ngaowibo Zeliang retired Assistant Immunization Officer (AIO) Pension Book No.(L-4347), Opposition leader TR Zeliang He asked them to wait and see and has expired on 12-01-2018. We will continue to protect our He also reminded that during Public are hereby invited to file claims/objections within 30(thirty) Pension I.D Card of 10 IRB E/Coy- people, our identity, our culture the last financial year, in a similar interrupted by stating that the INR then criticize and give suggestions days w.e.f. date of publication in local papers. If no objection is received and our faith. This I can assure you,” exercise, an amount of INR 150 150 cr. given to planning machin- for improvement. The Assembly from the public within the stipulated time, the succession certificate shall Regd.100740, Pension Card Rio stated. As regards the budget cr. under planning machinery for ery was not for RoP but to meet passed the budget for the fiscal be issued in favour of the applicant. Passbook SBI Account No

(SMITA SARANGI), IAS D-5172 figures, he said there appeared to implementation of Revision of Pay the state share and was not di- 2018-19 by voice vote. Deputy Commissioner, Peren, Nagaland 20060602619 D-5174 Fiscal indiscipline: Zeliang .... Raucous opposition bench... “It is clearly mentioned at paragraph 50 of the budget Imchen retorted that the assembly was the ernment was yet to implement its policies speech, that for implementation of the ROP-2017 an addi- right platform to discuss the issue and said and projects. tional amount of INR 178.24 cr. was provided. Therefore, he will raise the issue ‘again and again.’ Sazo Aye recalled that the previous govern- from the negative opening balance of INR 1607.73 cr. for also claimed that atrocities against Chris- ment did not get enough time for develop- the year 2018-19, if we subtract the accumulated deficits tians have increased after the BJP came to mental works due to the quarrel and chaos of INR 1234 as on 31-03-2014 and the additional amount power under the leadership of Narendra amongst the members. Advisor Namri of INR 178.24 cr. for ROP 2017, the actual deficit of my Modi. “This House should join hands to Nchang described the budget as ‘meaning- government from 2014-15 till 2017-18, it is INR 195.49 protect the Christians,” Sazo said. ful, appropriate and the best budget’. cr.,” Zeliang said while claiming that those were the cor- The opposition bench also opposed Nchang also accused the previous gov- rect figures. the government’s plan idea to ‘expand’ the ernment of failing to give any opportunities Zeliang also claimed that the budget speech did not Hornbill Festival. The government has pro- to the educated unemployed youth of the DP-353 give “any appreciations (sic) for coming together of the posed the idea of 2-3 days of mini Hornbill state. 6 NNPG, the NSCN (IM) and the government of India.” festival in all district headquarters. The Minister Jacob Zhimomi countered the He also charged that iT did not invite the NSCN (K) to opposition bench called it ridiculous and NPF saying that BJP is a secular political “re-enter a new cease fire agreement.” waste of money. party under a secular nation. Instead, Zhi- He also said that the police should immediately ‘bring Interestingly some NPF legislators, who momi asked the opposition MLAs to play the culprits to justice’ while referring to the recent cases were part of the previous government, even the role of a constructive opposition by of shooting in Dimapur. went to the extent of suggesting suspension displaying their maturity and not to mislead Zeliang also said that he appreciates the state govern- of the Hornbill festival citing costs to the the people by directly condemning a party ment’s decision to adopt a new insurance scheme for the state’s exchequer. without reasoning. students studying outside the state. “However for the “Rather than improving it, the Hornbill On atrocities against Christians, Zhi- general awareness of one and all, I wish to ask the leader festival will drain our economy,” Chotisuh momi said he will be the first to condemn of the House to please clarify as to how this scheme is to said. Aier also reiterated the same opinion any such incidents. “There is a lot of hue and be implemented. Whether this is a CSS or state-funded saying “we are spending crores of money cry today. But let us all execute our maturity or has a linkage with some insurance firm? Also if there just for the Hornbill festival, but we are get- as elected leaders to represent our people,” is a need to pay for any premium during registration or ting nothing in return.” Zhimomi asserted. is it free,” he asked. Pangteang also had the same concern “The BJP is committed to development stating that Hornbill festival will lead to and the security of our people. Let us all more economic loss. be positive and work towards building our state,” Zhimomi said and further reminded Zhaleo Rio is the new... ‘Best budget in recent times’ the NPF members not to have double However, the ruling bench declared it as standards. The chief minister pointed out that the role played by one of the best budgets presented in recent Zhimomi also told the house that there the deputy speaker’s chair is of vital importance in the times. KT Sukhalu said the budget appeared is no second thought or any sort of appre- functioning of the House as he would have to carry out to be a well arranged document covering hension that the PDA government will not the responsibility in conduct of the proceedings of the all aspects of people’s welfare. He told the last. He reiterated that the PDA government House in the speaker’s absence, besides the other duties. opposition bench to be constructive rather under Rio’s leadership is stable and will last He acknowledged Zhaleo Rio’s service as a NCS officer than mislead the people all the time. for its full tenure. in different capacities in different districts before being Minister for Agriculture, G Kaitao Aye Zhimomi further said that Rio’s decision inducted with an IAS in 1997. asked the opposition bench to be not very to come back to the state has given the Naga Also congratulating Rio, opposition leader TR Ze- critical already while stating that the gov- people brighter hope. liang stated that the opposition bench had decided not to field any candidate to respect Rio’s experiences and calibre as a bureaucrat and a second time legisla- tor. “We are happy to make him our deputy speaker,” ‘Act eastern Nagaland’ Zeliang said. Despite directing some snide at the chief minister, the and backward tribes. He said the opposition bench expects Rio to ensure MLA also appreciated the DAN-I under Rio’s chief min- Maintaining that equal impartiality and deliver justice to all the members ir- istership for having given focus on the ENPO areas and development should be given respective of political party affiliations. “We assure our creating two districts and a separate department for the to all the backward areas, he cooperation to your chair in conducting the proceedings area in the form of DUDA. underscored that the society of the House in a most cordial manner to pave way for an Also, while appreciating the PDA government’s pro- should not be further divided, orderly House,” the opposition leader stated. gramme for overall development of the ENPO areas, op- but that, development should In his acceptance speech, the new deputy speaker position MLA Chotisuh Sazo pointed out that there was a be equally distributed to all thanked all the members for having electing him unop- decrease in the fund allocation for the backward areas. He the backward pockets. posed to the dignified post. He said the responsibility questioned as to how the new government planned to give that has been reposed on him was a solemn task which special focus but give lesser budget. cannot be fulfilled without the cooperation and assist- IN THE COURT OF CIVIL Sazo also questioned why special focus was given to KG-4219 ance from all the members of the House. Towards this, only ENPO areas. He mentioned that there were other dis- JUDGE SENIOR, DIVISION, KOHIMA : NAGALAND he sought cooperation from each member, with which, tricts like Phek, Peren etc. which are inhabited by backward he was confident to be able to discharge his duties as tribes. He said all the tribes of Nagaland fell under OBC but MONEY SUIT NO 65/2017 expected of him. IN THE MATTER OF : GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND in the state, they are divided into two categories- advanced Canara Bank, Kohima Branch, N.H.-29, Mohonkola Near IOC, OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE Kohima, Represented by its Branch Manager, Shri Purtoshi Ao NAGALAND :::: KOHIMA .....Plaintiff th -VERSUS- NO.PHQ (A-II)16/2017(Pt)/2230 Dated Kohima, the 26 March’ 18 th 1. Mr. M. Neta Singh S/o. Mangsatabam Ningthenjao, India ranks 109 globally in Below NM Cable, H/No. 74G, ADVERTISEMENT Near Ministers’ Hill Colony, Kohima : Nagaland, P/Adress : Applications are hereby invited from indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland for Luwangsanbam, Makha Leikai, N/No. 41, Imphal West- 795002 filling up 4 (four) post of Stenographer Grade-III under the Establishment of mobile download speeds – Report .....Defendant Police Department, Nagaland in the 7th ROP 2017 pay matrix Level 7. Dated : 07.03.2017 1. Intending candidates should submit their application in plain papers Mumbai, March 26 (PTI): The findings of the re- ing to Ookla, with its rank Singapore leads in the ORDER giving all particulars such as Full name, Father’s name, Home address, India, the largest consumer port come amid a massive improving to 67 at the end fixed broadband front, with Present Ld. Counsel Kekhriengulie of mobile data in the world, increase in data connections of February, against 76 last a download speed of 161.53 for the Plaintiff. Defendant is absent. Present address, Educational Qualification, Schedule Tribe, Indigenous ranks 109th when it comes by the over one billion mo- year. mbps. The Plaintiff to take steps for Certificates, 3 (Three) passports and Employment Registration Card. to mobile Internet down- bile phone customers in the The fixed broadband India last year had issue of summons through substitute process by publishing the same in 2. Candidates should have passed 10+2 (i.e Higher Secondary Leaving load speeds, a report said country and an increased download speeds went up reported the biggest in- the local dailies. Certificate) and should possess Diploma in Short Hand (80 words per today. thrust on connectivity by to 20.72 mbps in February, crease in fixed broadband The matter be listed on 03.04.2018 minute) and typing speed 30 words per minute. The average download policymakers. compared with 18.82 mbps download speeds among for further proceedings. speed over the mobile in- Niti Aayog chief execu- in November 2017, the index the world’s most populous Civil Judge Senior Division, 3. Applicants are to submit Rs. 100/- along with the application as examination creased to 9.01 mbps in Feb- tive Amitabh Kant had in said. countries, it said. Kohima : Nagaland fees. ruary from the 8.80 mbps December claimed that the 4. All application should be submitted to the Office of the Director General in November last year, but country is the highest data of Police on or before 30th April’ 2018. the country’s rank contin- consumer in the world at Application received after above stipulated date will be summarily rejected. ued to stay at 109th, Ookla’s 150 crore gigabytes, which Sppedtest index said. is more than the US and Sd/- Norway is positioned China’s put together. (RUPIN SHARMA) IPS at the top with an average The country, however, Director General of Police DP-354 download speed of 62.07 fared better on the fixed Nagaland, Kohima. mbps. broadband front, accord- KG-2418 6 Researchers Find Way to Stop Spread of Devastating Rice Fungus cientists have discovered a way through natural channels (called plas- “And all this is achieved by a single The protein, PMK1, is responsible EastErn Mirror to stop the spread of rice blast, modesmata) that exist between plant regulatory protein. It’s a remarkable for suppressing the rice’s immunity a fungus that destroys up to 30 cells. feat,” he added. and allowing the fungus to squeeze DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2018 per cent of the world’s rice crop “This is an exciting breakthrough However, the scientists caution that through pit fields. So, by inhibiting it, Seach year. because we have discovered how the this is a “fundamental” discovery -- not the researchers were able to trap the The researchers found that chemi- fungus is able to move stealthily be- a cure that can yet be applied outside fungus within a cell. cal genetic inhibition of a single tween rice cells, evading recognition the laboratory. This level of precision led the team Dependency protein in the fungus stops it from by the plant immune system,” said Rice blast threatens global food to discover that just one enzyme, spreading inside a rice leaf -- leaving it senior author Professor Nicholas Tal- security, destroying enough rice each called a MAP kinase, was responsible trapped within a single plant cell. bot of the University of Exeter in Brit- year to feed 60 million people. for regulating the invasive growth of Syndrome The finding, published in the jour- ain. It spreads within rice plants by in- rice blast. nal Science, could mark a major ad- “It is clearly able to suppress im- vasive hyphae (branching filaments) The research team hope this dis- s the legend goes, when the negotiations vance in understanding rice blast, a mune responses at pit fields (groups which break through from cell to cell. covery will enable them to identify were being held at various levels before state- disease that is hugely important in of plasmodesmata), and also regulate In their bid to understand this proc- targets of this enzyme and thereby hood those representing the Government of terms of global food security. its own severe constriction to squeeze ess, the researchers used chemical ge- determine the molecular basis of this India purportedly told the Naga delegation The research revealed how the fun- itself through such a narrow space,” netics to mutate a signalling protein to devastating disease. thatA everything required by the new state will be paid gus can manipulate and then squeeze Talbot said. make it susceptible to a specific drug. Source: IANS for by the Central government. Economic packages, development, no taxes and so on and so forth. The veracity of such a conversation or statement is not READERS’ VIEWS & REVIEWS confirmed but some of these points were also already MIRROR covered in the 16 point agreement. Although welfare and sops without any tax were required initially for the state to develop Nagaland and its people has since then stayed likewise for the last 54 years since Framework Agreement: An Observation statehood. It was anathema to speak about tax in henever a society is at a crossroad, nu- ly agreeable solution to decades-long political struggle. rather than work together for the common goal and Nagaland till a few years ago all the more accentu- merous claims touted to be objective The framework agreement does not yet contain the so- well-being of the people they claim to represent. As ated by the presence of so many political groups with facts begin to emerge. Citizens begin to lution, it is not the solution; rather it is just the opening such, how can one reasonably expect these groups to their own ‘tax’. Then the absence of notable private develop their own opinions about the is- phase to initiate dialogue between the protagonists to achieve anything useful for the society? In addition, companies and industries is taken as the excuse for sue,W whatever it may be. The opinions may either be resolve the Naga issue. This is what Framework Agree- the framework agreement will not attain anything poor collection of tax in the state. Other than the un- formed by assessing the relevant facts and informa- ment is, nothing more, nothing less. To think or hold concrete if the contending parties lack good diplo- official taxes, Nagas the concept of tax is completely tion or they may be formed through blind obedience the belief that the framework agreement contains the mats in their envoy. If this is so, negotiation becomes missing among Nagas still now. On the other hand to the opinions of others, without enquiring into the solution is not only a folly of the highest magnitude even more onerous and the more likely it is for the the Nagas by custom are close-knit and the custom- prejudices of those opinions. Such scenarios are a re- but, more seriously, is to risk ruins. talks to be stalled. Hence, a good envoy consisting ary laws still upholds such practices. For almost all current theme in any society, where a series of crisis The framework agreement is only the frame. It is of astute diplomats and knowledgeable advisors are the tribes although at present one’s fortunes are not leads people to ponder about that particular crisis. In the supporting structure. It does not contain the es- essential for a successful solution to this long-drawn- distributed among all, misfortunes and needs have any case, when any issue preoccupies the attention of sential ingredient, the nitty-gritty part of the deal. All out political problem. to be taken care by all especially the well to do ones. the society, more often than not, there is bound to be these essential ingredients must first be negotiated Another point of significance is the need for the Such a concept becomes a gargantuan problem for confusions about the topic. This is either due to the and agreed upon by the contending sides before they stakeholders, i.e. the people, to be subsequently made many a high ranking government official and all the lack of relevant information available to the public at are included in the final settlement. And to do this, aware of the substance of the framework, following politicians contesting elections. A high ranking offi- large or due to conscious manipulation of informa- it takes time, maybe even years, especially to negoti- the negotiations between the protagonists and prior cial is by default expected to assist and help mem- tion and facts to suit the needs of the vested interests ate sensitive topics—such as sovereignty, currency, to its implementation. Whatever is brought to the bers of his family, in-laws ,clan, village, tribe during (as it is advantageous for those who want the public foreign affairs. This is particularly true when we con- table by the contending parties and which points/ his years in service at times even expected to break to remain in the dark about the realities of the issue). sider the implications of such settlements: determin- demands have been mutually agreed must be made the law. Else either find loopholes in the law or create And in both instances, the public are manipulated: ing the fate of people (Nagas) spread across four na- aware to the people, for ultimately they are the ones loopholes to enable a contract or employ someone in the former, the lack of necessary information ena- tional states and two international countries (India who will bear the brunt of the settlement. As one Af- in to service. As for the politician it becomes a bigger bles the public to be manipulated by those who have and Myanmar). Such sensitive topics are neither easy rican proverb goes, “When Elephants fight; it is the problem. The average Naga who supports a politician access to it, and in the latter, the vested interests, by to be negotiated, nor can they be negotiated quickly grass that gets trampled.” Hence, the ingredients or will ensure that it is known by the politician and the supplying distorted information, manipulate the pub- and easily. And if such issues are negotiated easily and items of what is been negotiated should reflect the in- politician is thereby expected to accept the supporter lic en masse. This is what, in my humble opinion, is quickly, it would mean that the solution is not the final terest of the people. And the only way for those who as almost a family member of the politician’s one big happening in our state with regard to the issue of the solution, but a temporary one. Thus further prolong- represent the people, in the negotiating table with the extended political family. The envelopes with money ‘Framework Agreement.’ ing the political struggles and protracting the suffer- GoI, to know what its people want is to let its citizens even if nominal has to reach every supporter’s house- I think people ought to have opinions about issues ings of the people. have their say in what is being negotiated and how it hold for every occasion whether its joyous or tragic. If that concern them as well as the well-being of their so- What is certain, however, at this juncture is that is to be negotiated. elected then the politician has a bigger task to show ciety, it is good, it is healthy. However, such opinions the signing of the Framework has established the There is a reason why after the signing of the a gesture of acknowledgement on such occasions ought not to be formed on the basis of one’s pre-exist- basic structure to initiate talks for resolving the Naga Framework Agreement in August 2015, the pro- for each and every household of his constituency. So ing prejudices and predilections; nor should opinions issue. That is it. Now, the obvious next step, which I tagonists have declined to disclose its contents. The many conclusions of the consequences and effects of and beliefs on important issues be formed by uncriti- am certain, is the coming together of the contending reason is: there is nothing about the solution in the such a practice can be drawn but the least said the cally trusting the opinions of others. I say this because, parties to the negotiating table with their own sets of framework agreement, yet; it is empty; the contents better. The mighty church is also a victim of this syn- it is glaringly evident by the manner in which a major- demands and grievances. And these grievances and are yet to be negotiated. That is why the contend- drome that sometimes it instead seems forced, like ity of the intelligentsia, leaders, politicians, and public demands will have to be arduously negotiated point ing parties continue not to reveal the contents of the extortion in the name of religion. Unless the people at large seem to view the ‘framework agreement.’ The by point. At this stage, the contending parties may framework. Rather, they distracted the public’s atten- of the state discard this dependency syndrome it will popular belief among the public, at least as has been reach an impasse, a stalemate. If this happens, the tion with vague and nebulous proclamations about be difficult to clean up the electoral process. portrayed by society’s leaders and those involved in negotiation is stalled, further delaying the settlement. how the framework agreement contains the solution, the talks with the Union Government of India (GoI), And the negotiations can be stalled for months, if not how close we are to the final settlement, how sensitive is that the signing of the framework agreement is an years. One can be sure that none of the contending matters which have been up for debate are resolved, indication that the solution which has been sought af- parties, to the talks, will easily give up their claims. and how in few months’ time all will be brought to ter for decades is at hand; that anytime, the solution This makes it even more unrealistic to assume that a pass. Indeed, no party wants to come out saying that DAILY will be brought; that the conflicts of interests between permanent solution is attainable in such a brief pe- it contains nothing, for that would undermine their the various groups/factions and the GoI is resolved; riod (i.e. few months or a couple of years) of time. legitimacy and authority. And who in their right mind that the GoI is willing to meet the demands of these Furthermore, the essentiality of having a uni- would want to do that? PATH groups. All these statements are made based on this fied front is necessary for any negotiations. This is a All these issues must be soundly understood by single term, ‘framework.’ matter of vital concern especially with regard to the all the concern parties, including the people, so as to Anyone with rudimentary knowledge of politics present framework agreement. As it stands, the Nagas avoid the potential pitfalls that invariably accompa- and diplomacy is well aware that ‘framework agree- are represented by various groups (to which we never ny such political agreements. I do hope the readers Glory to the ment’ is just an empty shell to be filled later on with consented), who are at odds with one another and have acquired some relevant knowledge about the its contents, after long and protracted negotiations. all claiming to be the legitimate representatives of framework agreement, thus enabling them to uti- In other words, ‘framework agreement’ provides the the people. Moreover, there are two separate groups lize their rational faculty to make sound judgments Grower basis for setting up factors for a relationship between presently in talks with the GoI, while others are ei- about the Naga issues, which are of concern to us as protagonists with regard to specific issue/matter. The ther excluded or are not willing to participate. The citizens. As for my own observation, there will be a ‘Framework Agreement’ provides the conditions un- important question for any astute citizen is: how can solution, no doubt, but a temporary one. We’ll have der which the contending sides will work together to- we attain a permanent solution when many groups to wait longer, if not decades, for the permanent so- ward a specifiedgoal or objective, with specific details, are claiming to represent the people? It is unrealistic lution. Regardless, don’t let my pessimism defile the as regards to how to go about achieving that objective/ for one to reasonably think that a permanent solu- optimism of the framework agreement. Who knows, goal, to be added later on. In the context of the Naga tion is possible when we have so many groups, with I may be wrong in my estimation. Lastly, we ought solution, this means the framework agreement signed equally different interests. The groups themselves to have confidence in our representatives—whoever with the GoI only sets out that the contending sides are busy looking after their own interests and self- they are, for we’ve lost count—that they will always have agreed in principle to cooperate and build a rela- preservation. Indeed, we must instead question their have our interests at heart. tionship, minus the contents, to bring about a mutual- true intentions as to why they prefer to splinter away Dr. Salikyu Sangtam Summary on Prevailing Perplexity Hype here is no exaggeration in the Illegal immigrants have no legal rights national workers has asserted through hindering be pondered upon. Unless BIBLE READ: MARK 4:26–29 fact that Nagas, with multi- in the state and regarding the stagger- their sacrificial testimony, Nagas are in- we are honest with ourselves to stand tude menaces of problems, ing dilemma in our state, it would be dependent and distinct from the Indians for the greater cause, trust deficit could THOUGHT FOR TODAY: are encumbered from prag- impartial for the state and provisional – and for this evident truth, we have wit- still linger within. The people are ready So neither the one who plants nor the one who maticallyT shifting towards resolved governments to check the rapid illegal nessed the dark times as recorded in our and expects our national leaders to waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. political environment requisite for ru- influx within their own parameters. history. But when India finally decided unite in the name of fraternity ; once dimentary growth in all paradigms of Times itself calls for adequate meas- that the political conflict could also be every leader mutually unite to work for ~ 1 Corinthians 3:7 development. With also inundation ure when the Nagas are robbed off of pursued through peaceful dialogue, this the greater common cause, like the ma- of pessimistic rhetoric, being circu- indigenous entitlements and adequate shifted the whole momentum of Indo- tured onset of the tiles in the domino ne day, I noticed an unexpected splash of yellow lated in our usual dosage of gossips, justification inherent is yet beyond our Naga relationship, more or less during effect, everyone would follow and we to the right of our driveway. Six stalks of daffo- amounts to negative perception in the grasp presently. the initial peace process, but more tan- could begin on the march for progres- dils, sandwiched between two large stones, manifold of improper and statistical The recent assimilation of our gible and mutual today – I believe. sive development. bloomed bright and tall. Because I hadn’t planted, ferti- politically incorrect definitions about NNPGs from various fold, to realisti- With modern form of civilization For a conclusive political settle- lized, or intentionally watered the bulbs, I couldn’t figure the success-rate, to really impact-out a cally work upon a political agenda to growing faster and bigger, there is a po- ment, it would require of all the NNPGs out how or why the flowers had sprouted in our yard. sensible changing dynamic in our real- conclude the long hauled in-conclusive lite sense of political symbiosis if among to come together along with the set of Jesus illustrated a mystery of spiritual growth in the ity – the onus every citizen shoulders, Indo-Naga political settlement is great- the third world nations are to have mu- people’s representatives to accumulate parable of the growing seed. He compares the kingdom also subsides from the crux of the mat- ly anticipated among the all sections of tual relationship and work for common all the perspectives and formulate a ter around on point discussions. By our people. The frequent fixation of every cause and interest. Our foremost politi- right perspective to settle the protract- of God to a farmer scattering seed on the ground (Mark own misconceptions about politics, faction upon their own interpretations cal pioneers indented in us with their ed Indo-Naga political conflict at rest. 4:26). The one who scattered the seed may have done fraternity, equality and cohesive integ- has and is openly perceived by the legacy to aspire for a nation and this has The attributes apart of political wis- what he could to care for the soil. But Jesus said the seed rity for collective growth, the menaces people, as a means that would further never been more augmented in us than dom and understanding or this alone, sprouted whether or not that man slept in, woke up, or imbibing our potentiality remain im- elongate the objective manifested in today. The Nagas only yearn for Na- cannot harbor fruition, but we need all even understood the growth process (vv. 27–28). The mune to the core. our hope, we people have build up and tion because of its necessity but in the the attributes in unison. The coopera- land owner benefited from the harvest (v. 29), though its The menaces of problems include: entrusted upon our national workers. matters of behind schedule accession, tion of the legislators to bridge the gap development didn’t depend on what he did or his under- lack/iota of attention in the agricultural From a general point of observation, there is also the caution for hazard due and facilitate the ongoing paradigms of standing of the workings beneath the surface of the soil. sector, poor network of road connectiv- the contemporary perspectives of the to premature onset, and this is compre- talks between the GOI and the various The maturing of the seeds in Jesus’s parable, like ity in the national and inter-state high- Nagas has been inclined into three sets hensive for us all. But, this also requires NNPGs, so that a final mutual agree- the blooming of my daffodils, occurred in God’s time ways, negligence of imparting public of perspectives; the state government, of India to resolve and stand resolute ment could be concluded, would be schemes to the beneficiaries, influx of the national workers and the people. in their commitment to settle and em- noteworthy and gratifying for present and because of God’s growing power. Whether we’re illegal aliens [not Indians] scouring and Although our state of nature delves bark on a new shared relationship with and posterity. A concluded settlement considering personal spiritual growth or God’s plan to deterring us from inculcating practical much deeper, in simple terms, we have the Nagas, with however final manner could be of original interpretations, and expand the church until Jesus returns, the Lord’s mys- skills in essentially contributive trivial the Indian and provisional govern- should a political settlement be agreed while maintaining all the inherent con- terious ways aren’t dependent on our abilities or un- workforces etc. Our problems have re- ments, both established in claims of upon. In the event of proportion, things text of our culture, also keep ourselves derstanding of His works. Still, God invites us to know, ally weighed down on us, and we are inundating legitimacy, with the public being blown, would solicit a posthu- intact with the natural history, we share serve, and praise the Grower, reaping the benefits of the already late – how more late are we to of Nagaland cornered into the center mous assessment and resuscitation of with the world. We are still learning as spiritual maturity He cultivates in and through us. be? India in general is infested by illegal without much having to make a point the movement wherein, is expected, humans in many aspects and there is immigrants straining in on our econo- towards the right direction. the agenda of Nation should also be- more we have to study – life could also Lord, thank You for growing us spiritually and using my – with reported estimation of ille- To be more astute with our present come more transparent and oriented. be progressive if our political structure us to serve Your people, as You grow Your kingdom. gal Bangladeshi immigrants soaring to circumstances, we are in fact under It is also time, the trust deficit inher- reverberates in sensible way. around 20 million in the recent figures. the Indian rule, and as our pioneering ent among ourselves imperiling and T. Y. Tikhir God deserves the glory for the growth of His people and His kingdom. The contents of articles in this page do not necessarily reflect the Editorial view or policy of the paper. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 7 Inching Closer to a World Without Polio cantly better against naturally occurring Christine Crudo Blackburn and Morten Wendelbo | The Conversation poliovirus, known as wild poliovirus. Ad- ditionally, the administration method – t its height in the 1940s and ‘50s, the three naturally occurring wild poliovi- being given by mouth – is thought to in- polio paralyzed more than 35,000 ruses. Wild poliovirus type 2 was last seen crease vaccine uptake because it does not Americans every year. But thanks in 1999, and there has not been a case of require an injection. to vaccines as well as good hy- wild poliovirus type 3 since 2012. The body builds immunity from this gieneA and sanitation practices, polio has Polio spreads primarily through water live vaccine, and then can withstand the largely been forgotten in the developed contaminated with the feces of an infect- virus if exposed to it in the future. Coun- world. ed person. Where sources of drinking wa- tries where polio is present must use the Now, even in less-developed regions, ter come into contact with sewage waste oral vaccine in order to eliminate wild it’s close to being wiped out entirely. But – often the case in developing countries poliovirus because the inactivated vac- there are still challenges to overcome be- like Pakistan – the virus spreads easily. cine does not stop its transmission since fore polio can join smallpox as a virus that To complicate matters, nearly 3 out it produces lower levels of mucosal im- has been eradicated worldwide. of 4 people infected with the poliovirus munity. With the support of the World Health never have any symptoms at all. So most Though necessary, using the live oral Organization, the Bill & Melinda Gates carriers of polio never know they harbor vaccine comes with some challenges. For Foundation (a strategic partner of The the virus, or that they’re spreading it to example, it can cause vaccine-derived Conversation US that provides funding others. cases of polio, which include cases of pa- for The Conversation internationally), In addition, those who do have symp- ralysis. In this unfortunate and extremely Rotary International and others, public toms usually seem to have the flu, with rare scenario, the vaccine meant to pre- health workers and volunteers work tire- fever, headaches, body aches and vomit- vent a terrible illness directly transmits it. lessly and in dangerous conditions to ing. In only around 1 percent of cases do Of the 10 billion doses of oral polio vac- vaccinate every one of the world’s chil- symptoms include temporary or perma- cine administered since 2000, there have dren. The number of polio cases globally nent paralysis. only been 760 cases of vaccine-derived dropped from 350,000 in 1988 to just 37 in This means that it is possible for the polio. 2016. Thirty years ago, polio was regularly virus to exist and spread in a community Though the oral vaccine is vital to found in 125 of the world’s 190 or so coun- even when there are no diagnosed cases With armed security, a Pakistani health worker marks a house after administering polio vaccine. AP Photo/Shakil Adil the eradication of wild poliovirus, its use tries. Today, only three countries continue of polio. For that reason, public health must be discontinued as soon as the wild to see regular cases: Pakistan, Nigeria and workers use two different measures to There are several cultural barriers to paign have coordinated vaccination ef- virus is wiped out. Otherwise, it runs the Afghanistan. gauge the success of a vaccination effort: risk of hindering complete eradication by Of these, Pakistan is closest to becom- the number of people diagnosed with po- wiping out polio in Pakistan. Vaccinations forts with military operations. When a large are usually given at health clinics and tran- military offense in 2015 pushed the Taliban perpetuating existence of poliovirus in ing polio-free thanks to its persistent, lio, and how much of the virus is found in the environment through human excre- innovative vaccination campaign pro- the environment. sit points, where public health workers out of the northern provinces of Pakistan, it can make contact with a large share of the cleared the way for hundreds of thousands ment and continuing to introduce new grams. But its poor security, weak health Cultural challenges vaccine-derived cases of the disease. system and lack of proper sanitation work population. Mobile vaccination units reach of children to receive vaccination. In Pakistan, these two measures paint people in other locations, but cannot safely High illiteracy rates, extreme poverty Once Pakistan is declared free of wild against this effort. poliovirus, the eradication campaign must The lessons infectious disease pre- somewhat different pictures of disease get to children in high-conflict areas. and religious beliefs also can cause par- eradication. The not-so-good news is that In many of these areas, armed mili- ents to refuse vaccines – in Pakistan and switch to using the inactivated vaccine. paredness and response researchers like Because the inactivated vaccine pro- us are learning in Pakistan, during what’s 16 percent of the water sources tested in tants refuse to let public health officials elsewhere – for their children. In these in- 2017 contain the polio virus, a slight in- vaccinate children, claiming that the stances, education and outreach are vital- vokes a weaker immune response, it hopefully a final push against polio, will doesn’t effectively disrupt transmission of also apply elsewhere, as public health ex- crease from 2016 levels. polio vaccine is part of a Western plot to ly important. Helping parents understand The better news is that from 2014 sterilize Muslims. In 2012, the Taliban, the dangers of disease may help overcome wild poliovirus. But it does protect against perts work to wipe out other infectious the weaker vaccine-derived poliovirus, diseases around the world. to 2017, the number of new polio cases which remain in control in some moun- misinformation about the vaccine and in- dropped a whopping 97 percent, from 306 tainous areas, imposed a ban on vaccina- crease positive association with vaccina- and it doesn’t contribute to vaccine- Polio in people and in the environment cases to just eight. The country’s govern- tions, which slowed the polio eradication tion, as it has in the United States. derived cases. Once the only remaining Wild poliovirus is not particularly hardy ment, with the support of the internation- effort. Furthermore, polio vaccine cam- Pharmaceutical challenges strains are vaccine-derived, inactivated and can’t survive for long in the environ- al community, has vaccinated most Paki- paign workers have been targets of vio- vaccines can be used to completely wipe ment. If the virus cannot find an unvac- stanis, which no doubt accounts for the lence, as seen most recently in the killing Public health officials have two types out the disease. cinated person to serve as its host, it will impressive drop in diagnosed cases. How- of a mother-daughter vaccination team in of polio vaccine in their medical supply It is likely that a world without polio die. This fact means vaccination efforts ever, because vaccination is not universal, January and an ambush this past week in kit: an oral vaccine and an inactivated may not be too far off in the future — and can fully exterminate the virus by denying the virus persists in some regions of Paki- a remote tribal area that killed two medi- vaccine. Both are necessary to eradicate then infectious disease researchers can it a place to live in human hosts. stan and poses a threat to those who are cal workers and wounded two others. polio. The oral vaccine is made from live make use of the lessons learned in Paki- The world’s polio eradication cam- not vaccinated or who have not received In order to overcome some of the chal- weakened virus. The inactivated version stan as they move the fight to other dis- paign has already done away with two of vaccination boosters as scheduled. lenges, members of the eradication cam- is made with dead virus. eases elsewhere around the world. The oral vaccination works signifi- Meteorologists Celebrate World Meteorological Day I Have a Dream Sunderarajan Padmanabhan | India Science Wire (#Naga_manu_laga_sapna) orld Meteorological tional Centre for Climate Change Day is observed every Research at Indian Institute of A. Anato Swu Wyear on March 23 to Tropical Meteorology at Pune commemorate the coming into was preparing a detailed report I am a naga, and I have a dream: force of the international con- on various aspects of climate Of our Land peopled by a united tribe, vention establishing the World change such as its impacts on Pledged to live as Heavens prescribe; Meteorological Organisation various sectors to help policy And love & kindness for all subscribe. on March 23, 1950. Every year, a makers and other stakeholders new theme is selected for the cel- in tackling the menace more ef- I am a naga, and I have a dream: ebrations, reflecting the topical fectively. Of our land free from unabated corruption, weather, climate or water-relat- “India Meteorological De- That has eroded values in every institution, ed issues. This year’s theme was partment would soon introduce And bred dishonest men in our generation. `Weather-Ready, Climate Smart’. block level weather forecast, India Meteorological Society, beginning with 115 districts I am a naga, and I have a dream: the apex professional organisa- that have been identified by the Of our leaders- strong, honest and wise; tion of meteorologists in India, Central Government for special Who, against injustices and abuse, rise today organised a panel discus- thrust as “aspirational districts”. “ To deliver a befitting rod sans prejudice. sion here to take stock as to how Further, he said, his Ministry I am a naga, and I have a dream: far was India weather-ready and has requested the United States Of our churches overflowing with praises; of America’s National Aeronau- climate smart and look at what Of preachers performing Act that amazes, more measures were needed go- tics and Space Administration And saving souls with inspired messages. ing forward. (NASA) to send a team of ex- Setting the ball rolling, Sec- perts with its specially equipped I am a naga, and I have a dream: retary to the Ministry of Earth aircraft to help understand the Of our NPGs working for t’e common good; Sciences, Dr. Madhavan Nair wind profile over the oceans United for the sake of our forebears’ blood, Rajeevan, said that as part of the around India. “It is very easy to That’d flowed in our Land in an angry flood. continuing efforts to improve study the wind profile over land. with GPS across the country. The ness of any country to forecast “Climate smart’, in turn, re- weather forecast services, In- It is difficult to do so over sea. I am a naga, and I have a dream: move will help get wind related different types of weather phe- lates to the preparedness of any dia Meteorological Department NASA has the capability”. Of our lives free from t’e multi-tax burden, data in all weather conditions. nomena particularly extreme country to meet the growing would soon introduce block level The Director General of IMD, That feeds the vanity of our own brethren, Currently, it is difficult to get the weather and to tackle such threat of climate change in terms weather forecast, beginning with Dr. K.J.Ramesh, said that as part And even vexes the future of our children. data on cloudy days and when events. An early warning system of availability of effectively trained 115 districts that have been iden- of the modernization effort, there is fog. is a major element of disaster risk meteorologists and other profes- tified by the Central Government manually operated pilot balloons I am a naga, and I have a dream: Welcoming the gathering, reduction. To be effective, early sionals and generation of quality for special thrust as “aspirational that are used to study the wind To not only dream, but realize it too, someday, President of IMS, Dr. Ajit Tyagi, warning systems need to actively climate related data for use by de- districts”. direction and speed were being Unhindered by what my adversaries might say. said that as a concept “Weather- involve the people and commu- cision makers in charge of climate He also noted that the Na- replaced with balloons equipped For I was born to live life free, my humble way! ready” means the level of readi- nities that could be at risk. related services, he added.

Today’s ASTRO-PREDICTION ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): Expect today’s CANCER (JUN 22 - JUL 22): Passion and LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): Today you could CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19): This may be planetary energies to raise your social con- romance are in the air, Cancer, so make realize that a friend is actually your soul a tricky day, Capricorn, as you feel the pull sciousness, Aries. You may be distracted with the most of the great atmosphere! Every- mate, Libra. You’ve been spending a lot of of conflicting demands and desires. On the thoughts of the homeless person you saw one seems to be in a festive mood. You feel time together attending social events, and one hand, you feel obligated to your career today, or the television special you saw on babies with close to others and feel profound gratitude for the you’ve come to realize how much you look forward and fulfilling the demands of your employer. On the AIDS. You may be reflecting on your connection to and loved ones in your life. Consider leaving work early to each other’s company. Your new level of affection other, your loved ones miss you and would like to have responsibilities toward humanity. Why don’t you put to go home to snuggle up close with your special seems obvious, but it would be a good idea to put it you around more. There’s no easy answer, although you aside a little time or money for the charity of your choice? someone. Be sure to be extra open about sharing into words. If you can’t screw up the courage to do so, might want to consider ways to delegate more work so If you’re feeling these urges, don’t hesitate to act on them! your feelings today. express your thoughts with a gift. you can spend more time with your loved ones. TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): You may be LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): You may receive SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): You may feel AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): It doesn’t asked to swallow your pride and give in to some upsetting news from a family mem- at odds with the rest of the world now, Scor- seem fair that your workload has increased someone else’s will today, Taurus. This will ber today, Leo. It could have you reeling pio, as you yearn for some quiet time alone. these last few days. Never mind that you be difficult for you to do. Try to concentrate for a moment, but when you take the See if you can find a balance between spend- still have all of your normal tasks to do, your on your good reasons for obedience, and work out your time to think about it some more you’ll realize that ing time with your family and time alone. If you set the boss expects you to finalize a new budget and write a frustration by taking a brisk walk. Expect to receive things aren’t as troubling as they first seemed. Be alarm to wake you early, you can enjoy the peace and proposal as well? Enlist the help of others if you can. If some welcome news from another source, which will sure to get all the facts before taking any action. quiet of dawn. If you aren’t an early riser, you can al- you can’t, simply do the best you can without sacrific- also help calm you down. Relax with a group of sup- You want to be sure to do what’s right in this situ- ways sequester yourself in the library for a few hours ing time with your family and loved ones. Ultimately, portive friends tonight. ation. of solitude. Aquarius, the latter is more important. GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 21): The planetary VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): You must weigh SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): You have PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): You’ve been ex- energy makes this a good day for contempla- your physical limitations with your desire to a warm and sensitive nature, Sagittarius, and tremely busy these past few months, working tion rather than action, Gemini. If you feel the get everything done, Virgo. You run the risk today you could be feeling especially tuned extra hours at the office, then going out with urge to buy, don’t. Sleep on decisions. If you of wearing yourself out and getting sick just in to the feelings of others. Romance is very friends late at night. This sort of behavior is feel the same tomorrow, go for it. If you’re in the middle as you finish your tasks. Enlist the help of others, if much on your mind, as are all things sensual. If you’re known as “burning the candle at both ends,” and it rare- of a conflict at work, try not to take sides. Tell anyone you can, for all those chores and errands that abso- shopping for clothes, you’ll likely be drawn to rich and ly has a happy ending, Pisces. You need to take some who asks your opinion that you need time to think lutely need to be done. You should definitely leave luxurious fabrics. Don’t hesitate to indulge this pas- quiet time, ideally with someone special. It’s likely that about it. Consider scheduling an hour of meditation. anything that can wait. Your health needs to come sionate side of yourself. Your mate will likely be quite your romantic partner misses you and would jump at The word for today is Zen! first! appreciative! the opportunity to spend an intimate evening with you.

The contents of articles on this page do not necessarily reflect the Editoral view or policy of the paper EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 8 NATION SC seeks Centre’s response to plea Ready to deal with any situation in Doklam — Sitharaman Sitharaman also show- against polygamy, ‘nikah halala’ ered praise on the Nehru Institute of Mountaineer- New Delhi, March 26 (PTI): The triple talaq as unconstitutional in husband or wife) of the IPC.” band had married another woman ing Director Colonel Ajay Supreme Court today agreed to its judgement last year. On March 14, a Delhi-based without taking any legal divorce Kothiyal for training local examine the constitutional validity The bench was hearing at least woman, had moved the apex court from her and the police had re- youths to serve the armed of the prevalent practices of po- three petitions including some saying that by virtue of Muslim fused to lodge FIR under section forces, saying self-motivat- lygamy and ‘nikah halala’ among PILs challenging the practices on Personal Law, section 494 of IPC 494 and 498A (husband or relative ed people like him were a the Muslims and sought responses various grounds including that (marrying again during lifetime of husband of a woman subjecting source of inspiration for from the Centre and the Law Com- they violate Right to Equality and of husband or wife) was rendered her to cruelty) of the IPC stating everyone. mission. gender justice. inapplicable to this community that polygamy was permitted un- Expressing the Centre’s A bench headed by Chief Jus- Delhi BJP leader Aswini Kumar and no married Muslim woman der the Sharia. commitment to do all it can tice Dipak Misra considered the Upadhyay, who filed a PIL on has the avenue of filing a com- Later on March 18, a Hydera- for defence personnel and submission that an earlier five- Nirmala Sitharaman March 5, claimed that the ban on plaint against her husband for the bad-based lawyer, had also chal- their families, she spoke of judge constitution bench, in its polygamy and ‘nikah-halala’ was offence of bigamy. lenged the practice of polygamy, plans to build a command 2017 verdict, had kept open the is- Dehradun, March 26 (PTI): road in the disputed area the need of the hour to secure basic She sought to declare the Dis- claiming that all these types of hospital equipped with sue of polygamy and ‘nikah halala’ Defence Minister Nirmala by the Chinese Army. The rights. solution of Muslim Marriages Act, marriages under the Muslim per- modern facilities in the while quashing triple talaq. Sitharaman has said that face-off ended on August The harm caused to the wom- 1939, unconstitutional and viola- sonal law violate the fundamental hills of Uttarakhand. Today, the bench, which also India was “alert” and ready 28. en due to the practices of triple tive of Articles 14, 15, 21 and 25 rights of Muslim women. Chief Minister Triven- comprised Justices A M Khanwilkar to deal with any “unfore- Sitharaman said Utta- talaq, polygamy and ‘nikah-halala’ (freedom of conscience and free The petition has contended dra Singh Rawat felicitated and D Y Chandrachud, said a fresh seen situation” in Doklam. rakhand was not only the is violative of Articles 14, 15 and 21 profession, practice and propaga- that while the Muslim law allows 140 youths from Uttara- five-judge constitution bench The Defence Minister, land of gods (devbhoomi) of the Constitution and injurious to tion of religion) of the Constitu- a man to have multiple wives by khand who had qualified would be set up to deal with the who was on a visit to Ut- but also the land of bra- public order, morality and health, tion in so far as it fails to secure for way of the temporary marriages or for the IMA and NDA constitutionality of ‘nikah halala’ tarakhand for the first time vehearts who have always Upadhyay’s petition said. Indian Muslim women the protec- polygamy, same permission is not handing them certificates and polygamy. after assuming office, also been a significant part of He sought a declaration “that tion from bigamy which has been extended to women. and cheques of Rs 50,000 While polygamy allows a Mus- said that the government the country’s armed forces. the provisions of the IPC are ap- statutorily secured for women in The petition has opposed the each. lim man to have four wives, ‘nikah is constantly working to- Addressing NDA and plicable on all Indian citizens and India belonging to other religions. practice of Nikah Halala, where a Families of Army veter- halala’ deals with the process in wards modernisation of IMA cadets, she said they triple talaq is a cruelty under sec- The petitioner, who herself divorced woman has to remarry ans and those which had which a Muslim woman has to forces were going to be part of a tion 498A (husband or relative of claimed to be a victim of such prac- and then get a talaq before being served the armed forces marry another person and get Troops of India and highly modernised force as husband of a woman subjecting tices, has alleged that her husband able to marry her first husband, for generations were also divorced from him before being China were locked in a a number of new initiatives her to cruelty) of the IPC, ‘nikah- and his family used to torture her as well as Nikah Mutah and Nikah honoured by the chief min- allowed to marry her divorcee 73-day-long standoff in have been taken by Prime halala’ is rape under section 375 for want of more dowry and she Misyar -- both temporary mar- ister in the presence of the husband again. Doklam from June 16 last Minister Narendra Modi to (rape) of the IPC, and polygamy was ousted from the matrimonial riages where duration of the rela- Defence Minister and the By a majority of 3:2, a five-judge year after the Indian side modernise the Army, Navy is an offence under section 494 home twice. tionship is specified and agreed Army chief. constitution bench had earlier held (marrying again during lifetime of She also alleged that her hus- upon in advance. stopped the building of a and the Air Force. Mamata vows ‘strong action’ against organisers of arms rallies on Ram Navami PM backing Maharashtra Hindutva Kolkata, March 26 (IANS): strongly,” she thundered. weapons in public, several West Bengal Chief Min- Banerjee, also the armed rallies were taken leader behind riots, says Ambedkar ister Mamata Banerjee Trinamool Congress su- out by the Sangh affiliates Mumbai, March 26 (IANS): then we know how to deal Danve for his social media on Monday instructed premo, said that the state in various parts of the state Bharipa Bahujan Mahas- with it at the appropriate comments on the Bhima- the state administration administration permitted including Birbhum, West angh President Prakash time,” he warned. Koregaon caste riots. to take “strong action” certain organisations that Midnapore, Howrah and Ambedkar on Monday Ambedkar made it Ambedkar and others against those who took out celebrate Ram Navami for certain places in Kolka- charged the BJP-led Ma- clear that everybody will who led Monday’s proces- rallies with arms here dur- more than a decade to con- ta, where men, women harashtra government of have to bow before the sion, said they had given ing Ram Navami, defying duct processions with tra- and even minors waved not arresting rightwing wishes of the people and an ultimatum to the Ma- the state’s directive. ditional weapons but those saffron flags and walked Hindutva leader Samb- “we know how to make harashtra government on Stating that rallying who resorted to hooligan- with sharp weapons like haji Bhide alias ‘Guruji’ as the Prime Minister or the March 15 to arrest Bhide with arms is not a part of ism in the name of religious swords, knives and axes he “enjoys the backing of Chief Minister (Devendra Guruji by March 26, but it Bengal’s culture, she said rallies, will be prosecuted while chanting the name Prime Minister Narendra Fadnavis) bend before the was not done. those who are resorting under the Arms Act. of Lord Ram. Modi”. masses.” In the ongoing sea- to such hooliganism are “I allowed the peaceful One person was killed Addressing a huge “If the law is not im- son of protests, Mumbai actually trying to politi- rallies. But one was given and five police personnel gathering of Dalits and plemented, and Bhide is witnessed another huge cising and defaming the permission to rally with were injured during a clash other parties’ activists here not arrested within eight congregation of Dalits religion. guns and swords in the between two groups over a this evening, Ambedkar - days, we shall chalk out and other parties, spear- “Did Lord Ram ask any- name of Ram and enter the Ram Navami procession in the grandson of the Archi- our future strategy. Why headed by BBM which body to rally with arms and locality of other communi- Purulia district as sword- tect of Indian Constitution should the law not be equal paralysed parts of south swords? Can we leave the ties to harass or murder wielding BJP supporters B. R. Ambedkar - without for everybody? If (another Mumbai, to seek Bhide’s state’s administration and them. came out in thousands to mincing words, said “it Hindutva leader) Milind arrests for his role in the law and order in the hands “Some thugs got out celebrate. is a well-known fact that Ekbote can be arrested, January 1 caste riots in of these hooligans, who on the streets wearing A number of heavy- Modi considers Bhide as what has prevented Bhide’s Bhima-Koregaon. are defaming Ram? I am headbands and carrying weight state BJP leaders his Guru.” arrest since he is the prima The protest was the instructing the DG (Direc- swords and guns to fo- were also seen participat- “We are not interest- accused in the Bhima-Ko- second major one to hit tor General of Police) and ment trouble. This can- ing in the procession with ed in fighting with Modi. regaon incidents,” he said. Mumbai after the Long all the Police Superintend- not happen in Bengal. weapons. State BJP Presi- However, if action is not He also demanded March from Nashik by over ents to take strong action Bengal has a distinctly dent Dilip Ghosh rallied PTI initiated against Bhide by the arrest of Maharashtra 35,000 farmers and tribals against such rallyists. No different culture. We cel- with a sword in West Mid- Maharashtra government, BJP chief Raosaheb Patil- to the city on March 12. one should be spared. Mamata Banerjee (FIle Photo) ebrate all kinds of festivals napore while party’s state “If anybody from the and rituals starting from women wing president police force does any kind in South 24 Parganas. this will not be tolerated. Durga Puja to Ramadan Locket Chatterjee was of understanding to over- “People got scared see- They are doing business in and Christmas but always seen carrying a trident. look the issue, I will take ac- ing some rallies yesterday the name of religion and maintain peace and har- Party’s national secretary Big Boss Modi likes to spy on Indians — Rahul tion against them,” Baner- (Sunday). This is not the maligning the religion. This mony,” she claimed. Rahul Sinha was also seen New Delhi, March 26 jee said during the district culture of Bengal. I am giv- issue cannot be left out for Defying the Bengal gov- brandishing a weapon at (IANS): Congress President level administrative meet ing out a clear message that future. It has to dealt with ernment’s ban on carrying a rally. Rahul Gandhi on Monday referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the “Big Wanted criminal Boss who likes to spy” and Mayawati hits back at BJP, says ties with SP not selfish accused him of recording audio, video and tracking Lucknow, March 26 (PTI): Accusing the country. “In the past four years of their accused of BJP user location through GPS the BJP of seeking to drive a wedge “The BSP and the SP workers will governance, they have been continu- from his mobile app. into the new-found bonhomie be- not fall prey to the BJP’s designs in the ously indulging in theatrics on issues leader’s murder “Modi’s NaMo App se- tween her party with the Samajwadi interest of the nation and the people related to dalits and backwards and cretly records audio, video, Party, Bahujan Samaj Party chief as we, along with all opposition par- any more drama on the issue will surrenders contacts of your friends Mayawati today said the two par- ties, will have to definitely stop them not get them any political mileage,” Greater Noida, March 26 and family and even tracks ties’ “friendship” has been forged in from coming to power at the Centre she said. (IANS): A criminal, carrying your location via GPS (Geo- national interest and not to meet any this time. “The country based on the princi- a large prize on his head positioning System). He’s selfish end. “Since the BJP is now finding this ple of equality of Dr Bhimrao Ambed- and wanted in the case of the Big Boss who likes to “The BSP’s close ties with the Sa- (tie-up) taking shape, their leaders kar can never be a reality under the the murder of a local BJP spy on Indians,” Gandhi majwadi Party are not for any selfish are issuing unfounded statements government led by the BJP and the leader and two of his se- tweeted. motive but in the national interest,” against the BSP-SP relationship,” she RSS as their mindset is narrow, com- curity guards, surrendered “Now he wants data she said, emphasising that the oppo- said, days after the “understanding” munal and casteist which is against here on Monday, police on our children. 13 lakh sition parties will have to work jointly between the two arch rivals came the very spirit of the Constitution,” said. NCC (National Cadet Core) to stop the BJP from coming to power in for sharp criticism from the saf- she said. Sheru Bhati, a resident cadets are being forced at the Centre. fron party, which lost key Lok Sabha “Because of such a mentality, of Ghanghola, was carrying to download the app,” he She said the non-BJP parties bypolls in Gorakhpur and Phulpur people had kept it out of power a reward of Rs 50,000 on his said, urging the people to should come together to address the to the SP. for so long and now under the BJP head. delete the Namo App from problems suffered by the common The BSP supremo also referred government, dalits and backwards Bharatiya Janata Party their smartphones. (BJP) leader Shiv Kumar people, including the poor and the to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s are lagging behind,” she said, add- The Congress chief’s PTI Yadav, and his two security youth because of the “wrong poli- remarks on dalit icon and chairman ing that the benefits of the Mandal remarks comes after the Rahul Gandhi cies of the BJP-led central and state of the Constitution-drafting com- Commission recommendations guards, were shot dead on Bharatiya Janata Party governments.” mittee, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar in his have been made ineffective by the November 16, 2017 as they (BJP) earlier on Monday accused the Congress of Analytica to run its 2019 Mayawati said the BSP-SP friend- ‘man ki baat’ programme yesterday government just like the reservation were on the way to Tigri accused him of sharing us- compromising national election campaign. The ship is also being welcomed all over and termed it as an “eyewash.” for dalits. village. ers data with a Singapore- security by roping in Lon- firm is allegedly involved based firm. don-based political data in social media data ma- Terrorist should be treated like LG-Delhi government tussle intensifies; Earlier, the BJP had analytics firm Cambridge nipulation. a terrorist — Jitendra Singh departments won’t meet ministers People will happily accept Aadhaar- New Delhi, March 26 (PTI): son from joining the Hizbul New Delhi, March 26 (IANS): Power ‘babu’,” Deputy Chief Minister Man- There can be no leniency to- Mujahideen militant group in tussle between Lt. Governor (LG) ish Sisodia said in the House as both like scheme in US — UIDAI chief wards terrorism and a terrorist Kashmir. Anil Baijal and the Delhi’s AAP gov- members of the ruling Aam Aadmi New Delhi, March 26 (PTI): their children are living in “get naked before the white should be treated like a terrorist, Lauding the role of the secu- ernment intensified on Monday, Party (AAP) and the opposition Slamming the “noise” in the US, they happily ac- man” to procure an Ameri- Union minister Jitendra Singh rity forces in Kashmir, he said, with Speaker Ram Niwas Goel stat- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) mem- the media on privacy is- cept this. They will go and can visa but would cry “pri- said today. even while following the policy ing that the LG has said he cannot bers said that all questions raised by sues, UIDAI chief Ajay use their social security vacy” when basic details The Minister of State in the of hot pursuit against terrorists accept any questions in the assem- the assembly should be answered. Bhushan Pandey today number in every walk of had to be shared with their Prime Minister’s Office also and Pakistan-sponsored mili- bly on reserved subjects, like land, The issue came up in the As- said people voicing con- life,” Pandey said. own government. said a majority of the youth in tancy, the security personnel law and order, and services, among sembly after Sisodia said that “no cern over data security He added that people Pandey allayed fears of Kashmir were part of the main- were constantly striving to mo- others. answer has been received till now” would “happily accept” living in the United States a privacy breach and said stream development journey tivate the local youth not to fall However, Goel stressed that on a question regarding details of an Aadhaar-like scheme in “cannot breathe” without people need not worry of India led by Prime Minister prey to false propaganda or al- legislation on reserved subjects and foreign trips of officials. the United States. Address- a social security number. because Aadhaar data had Narendra Modi and do not wish lurement to join militant ranks. seeking replies on matters of public He said the question was sent ing a seminar here, he said “And therefore people, been given the highest pos- to be deprived of the enormous The majority of the Kashmir interest are two different issues and by the Finance Department to the people in the US needed particularly the intelligent- sible standards of security. opportunities being availed by youth today have already be- hence he ruled that “officers are General Administration Depart- a social security number sia here, when they ques- Aadhaar is a 12-digit their peers across the country. come an essential part of New duty-bound to provide replies to all ment and it was later forwarded to to get a driver’s licence, to tion Aadhaar as an affront identity number provided “At the same time, a keen India’s growth story, Singh said. questions which are admitted (by the Services Department, which is a open a bank account, for to democracy, affront to by the Unique Identifi- endeavour is continuously go- He said this was evident the assembly)”. reserved subject. marriage, divorce or even privacy, they must remem- cation Authority of India ing on to bring back into main- from the fact that invariably The Lt. Governor had sent a let- AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj for a death certificate. ber that...,” Pandey said at (UIDAI). Referring to a stream, a few of the youth who every year there has been a top- ter to the Law Department of Delhi said that officers have to be called “So (some) people say the seminar on ‘Aadhaar- submission made by the have gone astray. But, there can per in civil services from most government stating that the Speaker to the House to get the answer and in India, the government tool for empowerment and UIDAI before the Supreme be no leniency or premium on terror-affected districts of the cannot accept any questions in the added that the Lt. Governor was is making Aadhaar man- privacy’ organised by the Court, he said Aadhaar terrorism and a terrorist is to Kashmir Valley. Assembly on reserved subjects, protecting the officers with the Cen- datory for (the opening Central Vigilance Commis- data had been “encrypted be treated like a terrorist,” he Similarly, nearly 20 young after he took an opinion from the tral government’s support. of) bank accounts, pan sion (CVC). by 2,048 bits”. told reporters while respond- boys and girls from the Valley Legal Affairs Department of Central Meanwhile, AAP MLA Alka Lam- cards or for mutual funds. His remarks came two The apex court is hear- ing to queries about new Hur- had cleared the prestigious IIT/ government. ba said the Lt. Governor should Look, the same people who days after Union Minister ing matters of privacy con- riyat chief Mohammad Ashraf JEE exams last year, the minister “Delhi Assembly is not subor- take back the letter as it weakens question this, either when K J Alphons said there were cerns on Aadhaar-related Sehrai’s refusal to dissuade his said. dinate to any central government democracy. they are living or when people who were willing to data. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 WORLD 9 US expels 60 Russian diplomats Mass protests across Catalonia after ex-leader’s arrest ers took to the streets on over nerve agent attack in UK Sunday night, carrying Catalonian flags and ban- New York, March 26 (IANS): The although it was not linked to a it was “overwhelmingly likely” apart from Germany, EU mem- ners with slogans em- US on Monday expelled 60 Rus- particular activity there, it was that Russian President Vladimir bers France and Poland are each blazoned across them, sian diplomats accusing them of meant to “degrade Russian spy- Putin himself ordered the at- to expel four Russian diplomats reports CNN. being “intelligence agents” and ing operations on the West Coast tack. However, Russia denied its with intelligence agency back- Footage posted on so- shut down the consulate in Seat- of the US, the official said. involvement. grounds. Lithuania said it would cial media shows crowds tle in retaliation for the chemical There was a steady drumbeat Britain expelled 23 Russian expel three Russian diplomats meeting with police attack in Britain on a former Rus- of Russian efforts to destabilise diplomats last week and Russia and ban 44 Russian nation- wearing helmets, but the sian spy and his daughter. democracies around the world, ordered retaliatory expulsions. als from entering the country. protests appeared to be As tensions rose to new levels the official added. German Chancellor Angela Ukraine, which is not an EU peaceful. between the West and Moscow, a Acknowledging that the US Merkel called for coordinated member, is also to expel 13 Rus- A spokesman for the senior administration official said had close ties with countries like measures by European Union sian diplomats. regional police force, the Washington was responding in India, the official said the action members and the group’s am- Russia promised it would Mossos d’Esquadra, said concert with its allies to the Rus- against Russia was not intended bassadors were meeting in Brus- take reciprocal action against four people were arrested sian attack on “our closest ally” to send a message for them to sels to discuss action against Washington. It said Britain had during the demonstra- by using military grade chemi- follow suit. Russia. not presented a single fact prov- tions, and the Catalan cal weapons when it poisoned On March 4, former Rus- Trump was criticised for be- ing that Moscow was behind the Emergency Services said a former agent, who is now a sian spy Sergei Skripal and his ing soft on Russia, which, in turn, poisoning of Sergei Skripal and about 50 people received British citizen, and endangered daughter Yulia suffered a chemi- was accused of interfering in US his daughter Yulia. PTI medical attention for mild hundreds of British people. cal attack in Salisbury in Britain elections to help bring him to Of the 60 Russian diplomats, Catalan Mossos d’Esquadra regional police officers clash with pro- injuries. “When you attack our al- and were in a critical but stable power in 2017. whom the US official identified independence supporters trying to reach the Spanish government Smaller demonstra- lies, you face consequences,” condition in hospital. Earlier this month, Trump as “Russian spies”, 12 were mem- office in Barcelona, Spain. tions were held in Girona, the official told reporters while British officials identified the imposed sanctions on several bers of the Russian mission to where Puigdemont once explaining the US actions in a chemical as Novichok, a nerve Russian individuals and an or- the UN and all had seven days to Barcelona, March 26 independence. served as mayor, Tarra- conference call. agent developed by Russia during ganisation for their “malicious leave the US. (IANS): Mass protests A spokesperson for the gona and Lleida. Some The Seattle consulate was the Cold War. cyberattacks” and interference in The official estimated that broke out across Spain’s Kiel city criminal police protesters also formed targeted for closure because it British Foreign Secretary the US elections. there were about “100 Russian Catalonia region after its told Efe news that Puig- road blocks in various lo- was near a submarine base, and Boris Johnson said last week that The Guardian reported that spies” in the US. former separatist leader demont was picked up at Carles Puigdemont was 11.19 a.m., on a road that cations, the BBC reported. arrested in Germany, me- connects Germany and Tensions in Catalo- dia reports said. Denmark. nia are very high and its One killed as Saudi Arabia Jewish groups attack The former Catalo- Judicial sources have separatist leaders aban- nian regional president’s said that Germany now doned plans to name a lawyer said he was being has up to 90 days to de- new President after the intercepts Houthi missiles Corbyn over anti-Semitism held at a police station in cide whether to extradite arrest on Friday of the lat- L o n d o n , M a r c h 2 6 an allegedly anti-Semitic Neumunster, Germany Puigdemont to Spain, a est candidate, Jordi Turull. Riyadh, March 26 (IANS): also reported, but the the world’s worst humani- (IANS): Jewish groups mural in 2012 and his at- and was arrested on Sun- move to which he is op- Spain’s Supreme Court One person was killed and spokesperson did not pro- tarian crisis in 2017. have attacked Britain’s tendance at “pro-Hezbol- day as he was returning posed as he believes he has ruled 25 that Catalan two injured in a ballistic vide further details. The Saudi-led mili- main opposition leader lah rallies”. from Finland to Belgium, would not get a fair trial leaders should be tried for missile attack on Saudi “This aggressive and tary operations in Yemen, and Labour Party chief They said the Labour the country he fled to in there. rebellion, embezzlement Arabia’s territory by Houthi random act by the Iran- which began on March 26, Jeremy Corbyn, accusing leader has “sided with an- October after the Span- Puigdemont will ap- or disobeying the state. militias from Yemen, the backed Houthi group 2015, targeted the Houthi him of failing to tackle ti-Semites” either because ish judiciary announced pear before a German They all have denied the Saudi civil defence said. proves that the Iranian rebels that have fought anti-Semitism, the media of “the far left’s obsessive it would be investigating judge on Monday. allegations. Saudi forces said they regime continues to sup- against Yemen’s ruling reported on Monday. hatred of Zionism” or “a him for his alleged part The biggest protest The charges Puigde- shot down seven missiles port the armed Houthi forces of President Abdu The letter by the Board conspiratorial worldview in organising a separatist took place in Barcelona mont faces in Spain could launched from Yemen. Ac- group with qualitative ca- Rabbu Mansour Hadi of Deputies of British Jews in which mainstream referendum and the sub- where over 55,000 pro- result in up to 30 years in cording to Turki al-Malki, pabilities,” said Al-Malki, since 2014. and the Jewish Leadership Jewish communities are sequent declaration of independence protest- prison. the spokesperson for the adding that the missile at- The Saudi-led coali- Council said there has believed to be a hostile Saudi Arabia-led Arab coa- tack aimed to threaten the tion accuse Iran of sup- been a “repeated institu- entity, a class enemy”. lition, three of the missiles security of the Kingdom plying the Houthis with tional failure” to properly The letter will be de- were fired at Riyadh late of Saudi Arabia and the the missiles, threatening address anti-Semitism, livered to a meeting of Sunday and one Egyptian region. Saudi Arabia’s national se- reports the BBC. Labour MPs and peers on civilian was killed when Witnesses in Riyadh curity and supporting Shia It accuses Corbyn of Monday. fragments landed in a sub- reported hearing explo- groups in the region. being unable to “seri- A protest will then be urb, the BBC reported. sions overhead and see- However, Tehran de- ously contemplate anti- held outside the Houses Al-Malki blamed Iran ing smoke. Houthi rebels nies arming the rebels, who Semitism, because he of Parliament, which will for the attack in which said they had been aiming have been fighting against is so ideologically fixed see a number of Labour two other Egyptians were at a number of locations, Yemen’s government and within a far left worldview MPs join members of the also injured. One missile including Riyadh’s interna- the Saudi-led coalition that is instinctively hos- Jewish community. was fired towards Khamis tional airport. since March 2015. tile to mainstream Jewish T h e C a m p a i g n Mushait in the province The attack coincided Tehran says the missile communities” Against Anti-Semitism of Asir, another towards with the third anniversary launches are “independ- The organisations re- group has also called Najran and the other two of the Saudi-led Arab coali- ent actions” in response fer to the opposition lead- for a national protest at Jizan. tion’s military intervention to Saudi-led coalition ag- er’s apparently supportive against anti-Semitism in Material damage was in Yemen, which provoked gression. message to the creator of Labour. 64 dead in Russia shopping mall fire Egypt’s police Moscow, March 26 (IANS): TV, a national broadcaster, kill six terrorists At least 64 people, includ- said an electrical fault was ing many children, were the most likely cause. Two on election eve killed in a deadly blaze that witnesses told the BBC that Cairo, March 26 (IANS): engulfed a shopping mall they had seen the fire blaz- The Egyptian police killed in Russia’s industrial city ing in the trampoline room six terrorists on Sunday of Kemerovo, the Emer- on the fourth floor but had during an anti-terror raid gencies Minister said on not heard any fire alarm. in Beheira province north Monday. Witness Anna Zarech- of the capital Cairo, the The inferno ripped neva said “a woman burst Egyptian Interior Ministry through the top floor of the into the cinema during said. four-storey Winter Cherry the film and shouted ‘Fire! The anti-terror police commercial complex on PTI Fire!’, and we started run- raid came hours before Sunday afternoon in Ke- Smoke rises above a multi-story shopping center in the Siberian city ning out”. The most serious Egypt’s 2018 presidential merovo, located in south- of Kemerovo, about 3,000 kilometers (1,900 miles) east of Moscow, case was of a 11-year-old election kicks off on Mon- ern Siberia around 3,000 Russia. boy whose family died in day morning, in which in- km east of Moscow. Many the fire, Health Minister cumbent President Abdel- of the victims were chil- guished but Puchkov said governor Vladimir Cher- Veronika Skvortsova said. that the rubble started to nov was quoted as saying Fattah al-Sisi is expected dren as the mall’s shops, He reportedly fell from the to easily win a second cinema and bowling alley smoulder due to the multi- the fire probably began fourth floor and was in in- layer floorings in the build- in a children’s trampoline four-year term. were packed due to school tensive care with multiple The interior minis- holidays. ing. Firefighters said smoke room. “The preliminary injuries. was billowing out and the suspicion is that a child had try said the terrorist cell Emergencies Minister The Emergencies Min- in Beheira was involved Vladimir Puchkov con- remaining structures were a cigarette lighter which ig- ister said firefighters and at risk of collapse. Some nited foam rubber in this in Saturday’s car bomb firmed the death toll and emergency services were in nearby coastal prov- said six bodies were yet to 1,500 square metres of the trampoline room, and it risking their lives in the 23,000 square metre mall erupted like gunpowder,” ince of Alexandria that be recovered, TASS news rescue efforts as the mall’s killed two policemen and agency reported. were destroyed. he said. infrastructure was severely The region’s deputy However, Rossiya 24 wounded at least four The fire was extin- damaged. others. Threatened me to keep quiet about Trump — Stormy Daniels Washington, March 26 And then he leaned around Returning to Washing- (IANS): Stormy Daniels, a and looked at my daughter ton on Sunday evening, porn star who alleges hav- and said, ‘That’s a beautiful Trump ignored reporters’ ing an affair with US Presi- little girl. It’d be a shame shouted questions about dent Donald Trump, has if something happened whether he would watch said that she was threat- to her mom.’ And then he the interview and whether ened in 2011 after attempt- was gone,” the adult film Daniels was a liar. ing to sell her story to a actress said. Asked if she The interview came magazine, a media report took it as a direct threat, despite a $130,000 hush said. Daniels said: “Absolutely... agreement struck days be- She made the remarks I was rattled.” fore the 2016 presidential on Sunday in her first Daniels added that she election between Daniels extended television in- never saw the man again and Cohen. Daniels said terview since the news but would be able to recog- she was violating her non- of her alleged 2006 affair PTI nise that person. disclosure agreement and emerged. In July 2007, a This image released by CBS News shows Stormy Daniels, left, during Ahead of the inter- risking a $1 million fine year after they met, Dan- an interview with Anderson Cooper which will air on Sunday, March view’s airing, the Presi- “because it was very im- iels told CBS News that 25, 2018, on “60 Minutes.” dent and the First Lady portant to me to be able to Trump asked to meet her never met again and only Michael Cohen threatened opted to be in different defend myself”. privately at his bungalow were intimate in that first to sue. Daniels said she states. Trump returned to In a similar develop- at the Beverly Hills Hotel meeting in 2006. In May was never paid, and says Washington from Palm ment, former Playboy in Los Angeles to discuss 2011, Daniels agreed to tell a few weeks later, she was Beach on Sunday, while model Karen McDougal, a development regarding her story to a sister publica- threatened by a man who Melania Trump will re- who also claims to have her possible appearance tion of In Touch magazine approached her in Las main in Florida on a pre- had a pre-presidential ro- on “Celebrity Apprentice”. for $15,000. Vegas. scheduled spring break, mance with Trump, filed According to Daniels, Two former employees “I was in a parking lot, her communications di- a lawsuit asking that her Trump called her the fol- of the magazine told CBS going to a fitness class with rector said. 2016 non-disclosure agree- lowing month to say he News that the story never my infant daughter... And a Trump had dinner Sat- ment be annulled. had not been able to get ran because after the mag- guy walked up on me and urday night at Mar-a-Lago Both Trump and the her a spot on “Celebrity azine calledTrump seeking said to me, ‘Leave Trump with Cohen, an informed White House has denied Apprentice”. She said they comment, his attorney alone. Forget the story’. source told CNN. the alleged affairs. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Nicole Scherzinger game for musical Singer-songwriter Nicole Scherzinger says she wants to write a musical with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. In the past, the 39-year-old singer left the composer “furious” Mirror when she dropped out of “Cats” on Broadway just one week 10 before rehearsals to re-join “The X Factor”. But now Scher- zinger hopes to pen a musical with Webber. “I have several musicals in me. It would be a dream to create something ENTERTAINMENT original with Andrew,” she told the sun.co.uk. Webber, 70, had earlier lashed out after Scherzinger dropped out of the Broadway show with little notice. (IANS) Indian-origin singer impresses Hip-hop is the Avengers assemble Katy Perry on ‘American Idol’ new punk rock reality show’s judges Perry, for dying child Lionel Richie and Luke Bry- — Jack White an through her rendition of “Almost is never enough” by Ariana Grande. It helped her win the coveted ticket after Twitter plea to Hollywood, read a state- ctors Ryan Reynolds and times with numerous people ment. Chris Evans, who essay tagging various actors from the Watching her perform, Deadpool and Captain Marvel films in the hope one Perry, who married come- America in the Marvels would notice. dian-actor Russell Brand in superhero Avengers Both Evans and Reynolds said Rajasthan, India, in 2010, universe,A volunteered to meet with a they would be happy to connect commented: “I full-body dying child on a request that came via with the young man. felt what you were singing, I Twitter. “I’m more of a ‘Reserve Aveng- am a believer in you. You’re Fox News personality Shannon er’. But happy to help,” Reynolds top 10.” Bream sent a request out via social tweeted. The show, which is media in the hope of connecting the Both actors are known to have currently being shot in the dying child with one of the actors huge hearts, both spending time US, will soon be making its who make up Marvel’s Avengers, with young fans who suffered Indian television premiere reports aceshowbiz.com. from serious medical conditions rammy on Zee Cafe. “Need your help Twitterverse in the past. nominee Alyssa’s story on the -- trying to help a young boy who is Evans will soon be seen in Katy Perry show also featured her dying. He probably has just days and “Avengers: Infinity War” and Rey- was blown father Dennis Raghunan- all he want is a greeting from one nolds in “Deadpool 2”. away by the dan, a single parent whom Alyssa considers her best of the Avengers. If you have a celeb “Thank you, everyone. Major Gperformance of Alyssa he former White Stripes star friend. connection, please let me know. progress has been made because of Raghunandan, an has been vocal about how She said her father was Otherwise, could you help out with a you. A special assist coming in from Indian origin contestant he feels current rock ‘n’ roll there for every audition and RT (retweet)? Thank you in advance,” Jake Tapper (CNN Anchor). I guess on the “American Idol” lacks a “wildness”, and now every performance through Bream tweeted. Twitter can be full of love when some- show. he’s admitted he is a bigger her budding music career. Her post got a huge response as one really needs it,” Bream wrote. The 15-year-old Tfan of hip-hop than rock because it’s IANS it was re-tweeted more than 10,000 IANS wooed the singing punk’s next best thing. He said: “Rappers have the danger- ous edge of music now - what I would consider the closest thing to that stuff Tearing away from formalities of celebrity is a task — Big B Kylie Minogue in you might not want your parents to know you’re listening to.” egastar Amitabh Big B was touched with a The ‘Seven Nation Army’ hitmaker Bachchan says visit by a differently challenged tears over split recruited musicians that have worked that no matter young boy. with the genres big shots, Kanye West how much oth- “I asked him to be brought with Joshua Sasse and Kendrick Lamar, on his new solo ers celebrate his in, he was without speech and LP ‘Boarding House Reach’. contributionM to Indian cinema, mobility but a determined poise The 43-year-old musician admits it will remain a “closed chap- of one that had refused to give that critics would have preferred ter” for him. However, he feels up. It was joy to witness the joy him to release new music like White that “tearing oneself away from on his face. I asked him what he Stripes’ 2002 album ‘Elephant’ though. the celebrity is a task” and he needed, he tugged at his shirt... In an interview with the Orlando doesn’t believe in it. clothes. I gave him a bundle of Sentinel, Jack admitted: “I hear a lot Filled with gratitude after his my own. of talk about people listening to this meetings with fans who stand “He extended his deli- album, saying, ‘You don’t even actually outside his home Jalsa here cate hand, rough and strong, hear a song till you get to ‘Over and every Sunday to get a glimpse of because that is what he uses to Over and Over’. him, Big B posted his thoughts move about, and I arranged fro “What they’re really saying is, ‘I’m on his blog. can wave at me and hope for a task... I do not believe in it and him to be dropped home. My not hearing a song that I want from “What brings them here reciprocal gesture... That is all... never shall... others may wish people did so and reported he Jack White until ‘Over and Over and each Sunday is a mystery and Mostly the operation is valid to contribute and celebrate the was homeless and lived on the Over.’ a cause for mistaken identity... and over within those minor tenure and so called ‘contribu- pavement out side a high rise They want me to write songs like I Surely they must mistake for minutes... and then back to the tion’ to cinema from me. But in the suburbs,” said the actor, did on ‘Elephant’ [‘White Stripes’ 2002 another... surely... But no they grind. that shall never happen. It shall adding that it is important for inger Kylie Minogue broke down LP]” come ...standing and waiting “Tearing oneself away from remain a closed chapter ... not people to count their blessings. while discussing her split from Jack used YouTube videos to search for hours before, just so they the formalities of celebrity is a to be opened ever.” IANS former fiance Joshua Sasse. for players and asked his team to find The 49-year-old singer and them. the 30-year-old actor ended their He said: “I’d literally point and say, Sengagement last year. Minogue said in an ‘Can we find out who this guy is?’” Alice Cooper saved by religion Tiger Shroff launches unique workout interview that the breakdown of the rela- The ‘High Ball Stepper’ singer says he 70-year-old Jesus Christ.” ctor Tiger Shroff’s newly Shetty and Tiger. tionship left her “lost”, reports femalefirst. when it comes to being in charge in rocker was The ‘School’s Out’ launched active lifestyle Mukesh Bansal, Co-founder, Cure. co.uk. the studio, he was most like Captain warned by hitmaker finds the time brand Prowl has partnered fit, said: “Cult’s ethos has always been In a preview for an upcoming episode Picard from ‘Star Trek: The Next Gen- doctors to quit for Bible study every day with Cure.fit, a health and to break free from the monotony of dull of Australia’s “60 Minutes”, Minogue said: eration’ letting the musicians have an drinking or and goes to church every wellness startup to co-create workouts and keep yourself motivated “I had just been through a bit of a rotten input. Tdie 37 years ago, when Sunday, and is proud anA exclusive workout format. to stay fit, the fun way.” time and I just thought, pffttt (sic).” He said: “’Star Trek: The Next Gen- he woke up throwing up that none of his children The workout, which comprises Earlier this month, Prowl’s range of When asked about having a nervous eration. blood and was taken to have ever had problems a unique mix of combat, dance, and functional yet highly-stylish clothing breakdown, she added: “I really did lose “It wasn’t like the old ‘Star Trek,’ hospital. with drugs or alcohol. functional fitness done to foot-tapping and accessories, which allow today’s myself.” where there was this hero, Capt. Kirk, He recalled: “Eve- Meanwhile, Alice can music, will be available for all members always-active individuals to smoothly Minogue, who has had failed ro- who told everybody what to do. rything that could go be seen as King Herod in of cult.fit, the fitness vertical of Cure.fit. transition from one activity to another mances with Olivier Martinez, Andres “Capt. Picard said, ‘Someone give wrong was shutting the live action version of Tiger had recently launched his without compromising on the style, Velencoso, the late Michael Hutchence me options.’ down inside of me. ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ active lifestyle brand Prowl, which is a was launched. and Jason Donovan, said she worries that “That’s the way to be the captain of “I was drinking with alongside John Legend result of his association with Mojostar, IANS she will never find “the one”. a ship.” Jim Morrison and Jimi in the lead role on NBC a celebrity-driven house of brands. IANS Femalefirst.co.uk Hendrix and trying next weekend. “I have co-created and co-own to keep up with Keith And the musician has Prowl. As part of this collaboration with Moon and they all died taken inspiration from Cure.fit, along with the master trainers at 27.” late actor Alan Rickman at Cult, I have co-curated a unique and And the ‘Welcome to for his performance. fresh workout. I am extremely delight- HILL STAR My Nightmare’ rocker - He explained: “When ed to partner with Cure.fit,” Tiger told who has children Calico, I first heard about it, I IANS in an email interview. Movie Schedule Dash and Sonora with thought Alan Rickman -- The Prowl workout will be led by wife Sheryl Goddard - that condescending sort Tiger, a well-regarded fitness enthusi- TickeT raTes admits it took his brush of arrogant character, ast, athlete, and ace dancer. Silver Rs. 80, Gold Rs. 150 with death to bring him and I kind of fashioned The workout, a dance fitness rou- back to the church. what I would do after tine, has been exclusively devised by Platinum Rs. 320 He told the New York what I thought Alan Cult.fit’s master trainer Shwetambari Daily News newspaper’s Rickman would do if he Confidential column: were alive.” “My wife and I are both Femalefirst. Christian. My father was co.uk Kapil Sharma is back, and how a pastor, my grandfather o he is back, ing playing-balls between was an evangelist. I grew after all. The their derriere. up in the church, went naysayers and The tempo was as far away as I could party-poopers preserved to the end, and from it -- almost died are biting their Kapil’s old colleagues -- and then came back to Snails. To his credit, Kapil Kiku Sharda and Chan- the church.” Sharma has adopted a dan Prabhakar provided The shock rocker in- completely new format able support. No one sists his faith is compat- for his comeback, and missed the spoilsports ible with his career. viewers don’t get to from Kapil’s earlier shows 11 am, 5 pm: Pacific Rim (Eng 2D) He said: “There’s see even a shred of the who have chosen to their nothing in Christian- earlier shows, except the separate way. And yes, ity that says I can’t be a sexist quips. So switch Navjot Singh Sidhu was rock star. People have on your television sets also back on the show, a very warped view of again because Kapil though I am not very sure Christianity. They think Sharma is back. what his function would it’s all very precise and “Family Time With be this time. we never do wrong Kapil”, which kick-started But who cares? As and we’re praying on Sony Entertainment Kapil said at the start, all day and we’re on Sunday evening, is “Game toh ek bahana hai, right-wing. It has fun to watch... If you like har family ko saath jutana nothing to do with game shows where peo- hai. (The game is just an that. It has to do ple, who would normally excuse, the idea is to bring with a one-on-one not be caught doing such families together.)” 2 pm, 8 pm: Hichki (Hindi) relationship with things, are seen balanc- IANS EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 SPORTS 11 ‘Horrible 24 hours’ as Australia’s We will play for a win regardless of importance, says Constantine Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), day of shame ends in 322-run rout March 26 (IANS): A day prior to Indias last group tralian cricket team and league match against Kyr- we’re expected to put up gyzstan here, coach Ste- a better effort than we did phen Constantine said today. despite already ensuring Certainly it was in qualification, the team will some horrible circum- push for a win in their AFC stances and probably Asian Cup qualification some circumstances we Group A game. brought on ourselves.” India will take on Kyr- Du Plessis said South gyzstan on Tuesday in an Africa had been highly inconsequential tie with motivated before the se- the team already qualified ries but had become “su- for the AFC Asian Cup per pumped” after losing 2019. a fractious first Test in They are at the top of Durban. Stephen Constantine Group A with 13 points. He said that senior This is India’s second qual- “The weather is not play for a win.” players such as himself, ification in eight years, the playing any crucial part,” “I always play to win AB de Villiers and Morkel team having qualified last he clarified. and never to lose. When knew this was likely to be time in 2011. India goalkeeper Gur- you represent the National their last series against “We haven’t come preet Singh Sandhu who Team you are never play- Australia and they were here to lose. Our objec- was also present at the ing for a draw. The result determined “to keep our tive was to qualify for the press conference stated might be a draw but we foot on the gas” in Johan- AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 that “there isn’t any added won’t play for a draw,” he nesburg. and we have achieved our pressure.” quipped. The collapse started aim. From now on, it’s part “Kyrgyz Republic are a Gurpreet highlighted when Bancroft fell to a of our preparation for the very strong side. They re- the importance of a solid direct hit from midwicket Asian Cup to be held next cently won against Myan- back four which lays the by Du Plessis after being year,” Constantine said. mar and have also quali- bedrock for the success of called for a risky single by The last time the two fied for the Asian Cup. any team. AP/PTI Warner. teams met in Bengaluru, We respect them as an “Not only us, every South Africa celebrate victory over Australia in the third cricket test against Australia at the Newlands Stadium, in Cape Town, South Africa Three overs later War- India skipper Sunil Chhe- opponent. team needs a solid back on Sun. March 25. ner edged Kagiso Rabada tri’s strike made the dif- We want to win and as line. We have conceded to De Villiers at third slip. ference. coach said, the match is a few and have been able to Cape Town, March 26 mainder of the match. lenging 70 minutes before team in all facets of the Both Bancroft and Constantine also dis- part of our preparation to- put pressure on our op- (AFP): Australian cricket’s “It has been a hor- tea at the start of their game,” said Du Plessis. Warner were booed as missed the speculation wards the AFC Asian Cup ponents. The plan worked day of shame ended in rible 24 hours,” admit- second innings before He admitted, though, they left the wicket but that the cold weather in next year”, he said. for us. We’ll look forward a crushing 322-run de- ted stand-in captain Tim the run-out of Bancroft that South Africa had used the near-capacity crowd’s Bishkek may play a crucial Moreover, Constantine to continuing doing that”, feat by South Africa on Paine. sparked a collapse in the controversy to their jeers grew in volume role. declared that “India will he said. the fourth day of the the The Australians had which all ten wickets fell advantage. when Smith walked out – third Test at Newlands on already woken to bruising for just 50 runs in 19.3 “What we tried to do and there were more boos Sunday. criticism from their own overs and 99 minutes. today was to make them after he was caught at Set an unlikely 430 chief executive and prime South Africa’s crushing aware there is a lot of pres- gully off Morkel for seven. Cilic, del Potro advance as Dimitrov falls in Miami to win, Australia were minister, as well as con- win gave them a 2-1 lead sure on them,” he said. It was Smith’s last ap- bowled out for a paltry demnation from around in the four-match series, “A lot of noise that’s pearance in the series af- serving really good. 107, with fast bowler the cricket world. with Australia facing an probably going on inside ter being banned for one “I saved the best for Morne Morkel taking five It followed the admis- internal inquiry into the their heads. Trying to get match for his role in the last and I’m really pleased for 23. sion by Smith and young ball tampering scandal to that space where it’s ball tampering scandal, with the victory.” It was a fittingly dis- batsman Cameron Ban- and having only four days not just about just watch- which means he will miss Del Potro fired 17 mal end to the match for croft that they had delib- to regroup before the final ing the ball and hitting the fourth Test. winners, claiming all five Australia after they were erately tried to change the Test starts in Johannes- the ball, it’s about a lot of During Smith’s short points when crashing caught up in a ball-tam- condition of the ball on burg on Friday. other things, trying to get stay at the wicket, two the net and turned back pering scandal on Sat- Saturday. South African captain to a place where you think wickets fell off succes- Nishikori’s lone break urday which sent shock- The day seldom got Faf du Plessis said he did their brains will go even sive balls from left-arm chance to take the match waves through the sport. any better. not believe the scandal more over the top think- spinner Keshav Maha- in 72 minutes. Skipper Steve Smith Paine and his bowlers detracted from his team’s ing about things away raj, with Usman Khawaja “I think I’m playing was subsequently banned could not stop South Af- win. from the game.” caught at slip off a ball good,” Del Potro told re- for one match by the ICC, rica from taking their sec- “For me there’s no Paine admitted: “It that went straight on and porters. “I can play even just hours after he and ond innings total to 373. buts. I look at the amaz- was extremely difficult Shaun Marsh prodding better, but I need to get vice-captain David War- Embattled opening ing achievement over four but it’s no excuse for what one which turned and confidence playing on ner had stood down from batsmen Bancroft and days, the way we applied happened. bounced out of the rough this court, trying to keep their positions for the re- Warner weathered a chal- pressure to the Australian “We’re still the Aus- to short leg. winning matches. But it is not easy. My body is start- AP/PTI ing to feel tight because Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, returns to Kei Nishikori, of Japan, during the Miami Open tennis tournament on Sun. March 25 of all my success.” Chandmari HSS are champions of Kohima district Inter-School Cricket tourney in Key Biscayne, Fla. The fifth seeded Ar- gentine will face Filip Kohima Bureau Krajinovic in the fourth Kohima, March 26 (EMN): Miami, March 26 (Re- Japan’s Kei Nishikori 6-2 round on Tuesday after Chandmari Higher Sec- uters): Croatian second 6-2. the Serbian defeated ondary School (CHSS) seed Marin Cilic survived The big-hitting Cilic Frenchman Benoit Paire defeated Government a tough examination by fired six aces and saved 6-3 6-3. High School Chandmari Canadian Vasek Pospisil all three break points Meanwhile, South Ko- (GHSC) by 58 runs in the to reach the fourth round he faced against Pospi- rean Chung Hyeon, the finals to emerge as the of the Miami Open with sil, but the 77th-ranked 19th seed, needed just champions of the Kohima a 7-5 7-6(4) victory af- Canadian made it more 62 minutes to dispatch District Inter-School U-16 ter nearly two hours on difficult than the Croat American qualifier Mi- tournament held at the Sunday. probably expected. chael Mmoh 6-1 6-1. Kohima local ground on But the tournament, Trailing 5-6 0-40 in the The highest-ranked Mon. March 26. with world number one second set, the Canadian player from Asia at num- In the final match, Roger Federer already saved three consecutive ber 23, Chung has not CHSS elected to bat first ousted, lost another match points and hit a dropped a set in the tour- and scored 154 runs losing highly-ranked player running forehand pass to nament and will take on nine wickets in 20 overs. when Bulgarian Grigor cap a 33-shot rally before Dimitrov, the third seed, Cilic claimed victory in Joao Sousa in the last All-rounder Lanutoshi EM Images the tiebreak. 16 after the Portuguese scored 30 runs, Vishal with Winners of the Kohima District Inter-School U-16 tournament, Chandmari Higher Secondary School with the Kohima District Cricket was taken down 6-4 6-4 outlasted American Jared 19 runs and Abhinash 18 Association officials after the match at Kohima local ground on Mon. March 26. by Frenchman Jeremy “It was a relief at the Donaldson 1-6 6-3 6-4. runs (not out) for the team Chardy. end,” Cilic told reporters. Elsewhere, big-serv- to set up 155 run target ment High School Chand- runs in 12.3 overs. All- Abhinash claimed three toshi, CHSS was adjudged Indian Wells champi- “I had those three match ing Canadian Milos Ra- for their opponent team mari. rounder Moina contrib- wickets and Vishal took the best bowler, best wick- on Juan Martin del Potro points at 6-5 and there onic pounded 10 aces to in the final match. While In reply, Chandmari uted the highest 32 runs two wickets for CHSS in etkeeper by Neiphrute, of Argentina, the fifth was that great rally at take down Argentina’s Di- Moina claimed three wick- Govt. High School fell (not out) but that wasn’t the final match. CHSS and best batsman seed, was more fortunate, deuce. I was playing re- ego Schwartzman 7-6(5) ets and Keneingulie took short of 56 runs as they enough for the team in For individual awards by Nocktich, Government winning his 13th consec- ally well in the tie-break, 6-3. two wickets for Govern- were bowled out for 96 the final match. While in the tournament, Lanu- High School Chandmari. utive match by defeating returning really well and

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C M Y K 12 SportS Shooter Anish wins gold at Junior World Cup Astle mops up tail as New Sydney, March 26 (IANS): India's Anish Bhanwala won the Mens 25m Rap- id Fire Pistol title at the Zealand thump England in opener ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation Auckland, March 26 (re- partnerships with Stokes (ISSF) Junior World Cup uters): Recalled leg-spin- as the visitors ate up time here on Monday. ner Todd Astle captured and ticked down the The senior national two wickets in the final overs. Stokes and Woakes champion got the better session as New Zealand then defied New Zealand’s of China's Zhipeng Cheng recorded an innings and bowlers for the entire 29-27 in the 40-shot final. 49-run victory over Eng- middle session with a pa- Anish topped the land in a day-night test tient, low-risk partnership qualification round be- at Eden Park to take a 1-0 of 83 in almost 31 overs. fore that by quite a dis- lead in the two-match T h e l e f t - h a n d e d tance. He shot 585 while Anish Bhanwala series. Stokes, however, chased second placed qualifier Astle, who was re- a short Wagner delivery Jueming Zhang of China over Zhipeng throughout Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu called to replace the outside off stump in the fi- managed 579, a good six to clinch his first Junior also reached the individ- injured Mitchell Sant- nal over before the dinner points behind. World Cup gold. ual final, finishing fourth ner, had Craig Overton break and only succeed- In the final, Anish and He also teamed up and sixth eventually. trapped in front before he ed in hitting the ball to Zhipeng were fastest of with Anhad Jawanda and India are now placed ended the test when Jim- Tim Southee at backward the blocks shooting four Adarsh Singh to win the second in the medals tally my Anderson was caught point to be out for 66. in the first five-shot series. team silver medal in the with six gold, three silver by Trent Boult at mid-off His dismissal left Eng- The Haryana teen- event with a combined and six bronze medals. to give New Zealand just land heading into the final ager went ahead 9-8 score of 1714. China took Table toppers China their 10th test victory over session under lights at after the second series, the gold with 1733. An- have seven gold, four sil- England. New Zealand's Todd Astle (C) celebrates the wicket of England's Craig Overton (R) at Eden Park in 300-7 and needing to sur- maintaining a gap of two had and another Indian ver and six bronze medals. Paceman Neil Wag- Auckland on Mon. March 26. vive another 31 overs, but ner’s short-pitched tactics when Astle struck early to proved effective again as captain Kane Williamson England bowling just 23.1 Ian Bell, however, dismiss Overton, the vic- he dismissed both Ben said. overs on the second day scored 75 while wicket- tory was in sight. Stokes and Chris Woakes, “They fought really and 17 deliveries on the keeper Matt Prior pro- “We weren’t good Rahane replaces Smith as who had each scored de- hard but it was great we third. duced a rearguard 110 enough, simple as that re- fiant half-centuries and were able to fight the pres- The final day had been not out and protected last ally,” England captain Joe threatened to save the sure and come through.” eerily similar to a match man Monty Panesar to en- Root said. captain of Rajasthan Royals match for the visitors. New Zealand would from five years ago when sure the match and series “It’s very difficult to get "It's in the best interest Wagner finished with have felt aggrieved if the New Zealand were well ended in a draw. back into the test match of the Rajasthan Royals 3-77, while Boult, who match ended in a draw af- placed to win the third On Monday, England after such a poor start. I that Smith steps down as took 6-32 in the first in- ter they destroyed England test against England at the began the day on 132-3 thought the character of captain so the team can nings, took 3-67. Astle in the first innings, bowl- same ground. and like the 2013 match, the dressing room and get ready for the start of finished with 3-39. ing them out for a record Vital wicket their primary goal was to the efforts today were fan- the IPL without the on- “It was a fantastic per- low of 58 against the Black The tourists entered play for time, rather than tastic.” going distractions." he formance from us. If we go Caps inside 90 minutes on the final day on 90-4 fac- to score runs. The second match, a added. back to that first innings, the first day. ing an improbable task While Dawid Malan traditional red-ball day Welcoming Rahane as we bowled great lengths Persistent rain, how- of scoring another 391 fell early, Jonny Bairstow game, is at Hagley Oval in the captain of the team, and also got lucky to find ever, washed out virtu- runs in 90 overs to win the and Moeen Ali were in- Christchurch from March Ranjit Barthakur, execu- the edges,” New Zealand ally two days of play, with match. volved in small but fruitful 30-April 3. tive Chairman, Rajasthan Royals, said: "Ajinkya Ra- hane has stepped up as a leader whenever he has Joshua says Parker faces overwhelming experience been given the opportu- nity, be it for India or at which can leave you too Rajasthan Royals." excited. The fight is won "We consider him the or lost in training camp right candidate to lead but the last bolt is screwed the side this crucial sea- on during the spell from son when the team is your changing room to coming back to the IPL the first bell.” Whoever after two years. We wish wins will become a three- him all the best. belt heavyweight cham- "Governance and pion and Joshua says the security are the prime high stakes will create an policies that we as a fran- electric atmosphere in the chise have taken into Welsh capital. Ajinkya Rahane consideration and hence “This is history,” Josh- Rajasthan Royals' man- ua said. “This is a unifica- New Delhi, March 26 "Ajinkya Rahane has agement is working to- tion fight with two heavy- (IANS): In the aftermath of been an integral part of wards deploying the best weights undefeated and the recent ball tampering the Royals family for a long of governing and security it’s in the UK. controversy which forced time now and he under- methodologies to deliver “Twenty times out of Australia skipper Steve stands the culture and val- the very best for the game 20 I’ve been victorious, so Smith to step down, his ues of our team. We have of cricket in Jaipur," add- expect the same routine.” IPL franchise Rajasthan absolutely no doubt that ed Barthakur. Parker’s promoter Da- Royals on Monday also he will be a great leader Rajasthan Royals will vid Higgins said Joshua is stripped Smith of the cap- of the Rajasthan Royals," launch their season with rattled and warned that taincy and named Ajinkya the team's head of cricket an away fixture against Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker Tuesday’s pre-fight news Rahane to lead the side Zubin Bharucha said in a Sunrisers Hyderabad on conference will start with- in the upcoming Indian statement. April 9 followed by their London, March 26 (re- Joshua is the overwhelm- expected and Joshua says “It’s an experience out Joshua if he arrives Premier League. "The incident in Cape first home game in Jaipur uters): WBA and IBF world ing favourite and will have Parker will have never he hasn’t faced yet. It is late, as he has done in the The Royals, returning Town has certainly dis- on April 11 where they heavyweight champion home advantage in the heard anything like the daunting, it is overwhelm- past. to the IPL fold after serving turbed the cricketing will host Delhi Daredev- Anthony Joshua says Jo- Principality Stadium, al- noise that will be gener- ing. You have a fighter that “He’s rattled and the a two-year ban on charges world. We have been in ils at Sawai Mansingh seph Parker will be ‘over- though New Zealander ated. will block out the noise, press conference tomor- of corruption, had on Sun- constant touch with the stadium. whelmed’ in their unifi- Parker is also unbeaten “It took me a few times which takes a whole heap row is all part of that,” he day sought time to take a BCCI and taken their The IPL starts April cation fight in Cardiff on in his 24 fights and brings to get used to it,” Joshua, of energy. told Sky Sports. final call ahead of the start counsel. Furthermore we 7 with Mumbai Indians Saturday. with him the WBO belt. who has a 20-0 record, told “Then you have a “We will be in control of the 11th edition of the have been in regular con- facing Chennai Super Undefeated Briton A crowd of 80,000 is the BBC. fighter who rides the wave, of that press conference.” cash-rich league. tact with Smith." Kings in Mumbai. Elneny signs long- Silver Cup T20 CriCkeT Tourney term Arsenal deal ESA Warriors beat Komates CC by 178 runs Kohima Bureau Ko h i m a , Ma rc h 2 6 (EMN): The 9th edition of Silver Cup T20 Cricket Tournament organised by Youth Department of Nepali Baptist Church Kohima got underway at Jakhama local gound on March 26 with the theme “Peace and unity through cricket”. While ESA Warrior de- feated Komates CC by Mohamed Elneny 178 runs in the second match. In the match, ESA London, March 26 (AFp): Egypt midfielder Mohamed warrior electing to bat first Elneny has signed a new long-term contract with Arse- scored a mammoth target nal, the Premier League club announced on Monday. of 256 runs riding on two EM Images The 25-year-old joined from Basel in January 2016 half-centuries by Sidhart Players of Komates CC and Esa Warriors with chief guest Atha C Angami and organising officials at the Jakhama local ground on Mon. March 26. and has since made 65 appearances for the Gunners. Doshi 64 runs and Hem 58 The length of his new deal was not disclosed. runs, while Akangy took match, SilverBacks got a opportunity in cricket for for each state earns about under Kohima district ericks, Diphu XI, Royal "We're pleased to announce that Mo Elneny has two wickets for Komates walkover after the defend- hard-working players. 1.6 lakh in a match, and in the tournament who Tournaquets, Kingz CC, signed a new long-term contract with the club," Arsenal CC. ing champion Whiskers The president main- said the player would earn are under-23 will also be Midland Brotherhood, said in a statement on their website. In the run chase, Kom- Cricket Club, Dimapur tained that the players more than 20 lakh in a selected for U-23 selec- Kohima Hornbills, NBC, Boss Arsene Wenger said at the start of the season the ates were all bowled out failed to turn up in time for need to have four things year. tion trials to be held in Kohima. The tournament player had taken time to get used to the intensity of the for just 78 runs with Timo- the opening match. in order to get recogni- Angami while stating Dimapur to represent Na- is playing on knock out Premier League but he had adapted. thy contributing the high- Earlier Atha C Angami, tion and to achieve their that there were too many galand for BCCI matches. basis and goes on till April Elneny began his senior career with El Mokawloon est with 26 runs. Hanilong president of Kohima Dis- goals i.e hard working and competition in cricket, he 16 teams are com- 4, 2018. in Egypt's top flight before moving to Swiss side Basel took three wickets for trict Cricket Association practice, physical fitness, asked the players to exper- peting in the 9th edition tuesday's matches in 2013. Warrior. inaugurating the tour- determination, and dedi- tise in at least two field’s namely defending cham- Midland Brotherhood vs He was in the Egypt squad that qualified for this Sidhart Doshi of ESA nament said cricket is a cation. i.e batting, bowling and pion Whiskers Cricket Kohima Hornbills at 7 am summer's World Cup for the first time in 28 years. Warrior was adjudged as lucrative sport and men- While suggesting the fielding to be a successful Club, Komates CC, Esa Royal Tournaquets vs He has scored two goals for the Gunners, in his first the man of the match for tioned that there are so players to work hard, he player Warriors, Bokajan CC, Kingz CC at 10 am campaign in a 3-1 loss at Barcelona, and this season in scoring 64 runs in 43 balls. many people following it said that in Ranji trophy, The organisers in- Kats XI, Valour CC, Silver Valour CC vs Silver December's 6-0 win over Bate Borisov. Earlier in the first and there was enormous the first eleven players formed that the players Whites, Shillong Marv- Whites

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