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VOL. XVII NO. 218 | PAGES 12 ` 5/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2018 NDA candidate Harivansh elected Kiki challenge: Court orders three men to clean local railway station Mumbai, Aug. 9 (PTI): A local court in Ma- of stunts like the Kiki challenge," the of- deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha harashtra's Palghar district ordered three ficial said. persons to clean Vasai railway station for "We arrested Shyam Sharma from New Delhi, Aug. 9 (PTI): minister and RPI mem- three consecutive days for posting a video a mall yesterday and he revealed the The ruling NDA today com- ber Ramdas Athawale. BJP which showed them taking the "Kiki chal- whereabouts of the other two, who too fortably bagged the post of president Amit Shah, Shiv lenge" on a moving train. were arrested soon after. Sharma has deputy chairman of the Ra- Sena's Ranjay Raut and The Kiki challenge, started by Cana- previously worked in television serials jya Sabha when journalist- Akali Dal's Sukhdev Singh dian rapper Drake, involves jumping out while the other two have a channel on turned politician Harivansh Dhindsa were also among of a moving vehicle and dancing to his YouTube," the official said. of the JD (U) beat Congress' the proposers. song "In My Feelings". They had been arrested under sec- BK Hariprasad in an elec- The voting had to be The video, shot by Shyam Sharma tions 145 B (indecency or nuisance), 147 tion that was seen as a test carried out for the second (24), Dhruv (23) and Nishant (20) at West- (entering railway premises or damaging for the opposition unity time as some members ern Railway's Vasai station, had gone viral property) 154 (endangering safety of pas- ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha pointed out mistakes in on social media after it was uploaded a sengers) and 156 (performing stunts) of polls. the first polling. Result dis- week ago and had been viewed by over the Indian Railway Act, he said. In a boost to the BJP-led played for the first voting 1.5 lakh people. These sections entail a jail sentence National Democratic Alli- was "122 ayes, 98 noes, 2 A senior Railway Protection Force of- of up to one year and a fine of Rs 500, the ance (NDA), its candidate abstain. Total: 222. ficial said that the three were arrested yes- official informed. Harivansh, the 62-year-old However, the final vote terday and produced in the Vasai railway Earlier, police from several states have first-time MP from the Nit- count was 125 votes in fa- court, which ordered them to clean the cautioned people against taking the Kiki ish Kumar-led party, got 125 vour of Harivansh, 105 for local railway station for three consecutive challenge since it poses a danger to their votes as against 105 polled Hariprasad along with two days and also inform passengers to desist lives as well as that of others. by Hariprasad, who was the abstentions. from stunts like the Kiki challenge. "Not just a risk for you but your act opposition nominee. Soon after the elec- "The railway court ordered that the can put life of others at risk too. Desist The post of the deputy PTI tion result was announced three men would clean all platforms of from public nuisance or face the music Newly-elected Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh takes charge at his office at by Chairman M Venkaiah chairman is lying vacant Parliament, in New Delhi on Thursday. Vasai station from 11am to 2pm and then, ! #DanceYourWayToSafety #InMySafety- since the retirement of PJ Naidu, Jaitley, Azad and Par- between 3pm to 5pm, will create aware- FeelingsChallenge," the Mumbai police Kurien of the Congress on be his endeavour to uphold differences in debates, there (9) and TRS (6). The AIAD- liamentary Affairs Minister ness among commuters of the dangers had tweeted earlier against the menace. July 1. the dignity of the Upper would be different opin- MK with 13 members also Ananth Kumar accompa- The entire House con- House and expressed the ions... We can find out a way. voted for the NDA. nied Harivansh to the seat gratulated Harivansh with hope that differences would "I got this opportunity Two members each of designated for the Deputy Prime Minister Narendra be ironed out through con- to be here...I am frightened, the Congress, TMC, DMK Chairman in the House, Need to check criminalisation of politics - Centre Modi in a lighter vein, saying structive debates, consen- surrounded by so many and one from Samajwadi which is next to that of the "ab sub kuch 'Hari Bharose'. sus and guidance. experienced people but this Party(SP) were absent from Leader of Opposition. New Delhi, Aug. 9 (IANS): The Centre on Parliament to do it." Aur mujhe vishwas hai ke He exuded confidence is my strength too as you all the house at the time of vot- In his speech, Modi also Thursday conceded that the stage has come Dwivedi appeared for the petitioner sabhi, idhar ho ya udhar, that all members will work will guide me and I assure ing. The PDP and the AAP, spoke of the achievements to stop criminalisation of politics by barring NGO Public Interest Foundation. sabhi sansadon per Hari together and imbibe the you I will run the House which have two and three of Harivansh, a journalist persons facing criminal charges from enter- "It is a serious issue. We have to remind Kripa bani rahegi (every- principles of Mahatma Gan- in a fair and decent man- members respectively, did for about four decades. ing the legislatures, but it told the Supreme Parliament that it has constitutional obliga- thing is now in the hands of dhi and Jai Prakash Narayan ner," said Harivansh, who is not participate in the vot- Hoping that Harivan- Court to let Parliament take a call instead tion to amend Article 102 (e). We say this as Hari or God. And I am con- to ensure a smooth run of known to keep a low profile ing, sources in the Rajya sh would do justice to all of judiciary. conscience keeper of the Constitution", CJI fident that every member, the House. He hails from the and is considered close to Sabha secretariat said. members of the House, Attorney General K.K. Venugopal sug- Misra told the Attorney General Venugopal. whether on this side or that same village in Ballia-Saran Bihar chief minister and JD Two members of YSRCP Modi in a lighter vein said gested the constitution bench headed by Urging the court to frame guidelines to side, will have his mercy)." region in Uttar Pradesh- (U) president Nitish Kumar. abstained from the voting. the situation in the House is Chief Justice Dipak Misra to fix a time-limit check the entry of criminals in the electoral Leader of the House Bihar border where Jai Pra- As many as 232 mem- Rajya Sabha Chairman such that the umpire faces for three stages after the filing of the charg- fray, Dwivedi told the bench that "When the Arun Jaitley and Leader of kash Narayan, a socialist bers out of an effective M Venkaiah Naidu initiated more problems than the er-sheet: framing of charges, application for constitution is in difficulty, the court has to Opposition Ghulam Nabi leader and anti-Emergency strength of 244 voted there- the process of the election players. discharge and appeal before the High court come forward." Azad also led the felicita- crusader, was born. by reducing the majority by calling for division of Earlier, Azad hoped the for quashing the charges. The senior counsel Venugopal urged tions. Jaitley, who is recu- "Treading on rules and mark to 117. votes in the House. new Deputy Chairman There is already a penal provision that the court to take upon itself and frame perating after a renal trans- procedures framed by our The BJP-led NDA was The nomination of would give enough op- mandates that the charge-sheet be filed guidelines to check the entry of people with plant, attended the house Constitution makers, we present in full strength in Harivansh was proposed portunity to the opposi- within 90 days of the registration of FIR. criminal antecedent in politics till Parlia- after a long gap. can lead the country to the House and also got the by Ram Prasad Singh(JD- tion members to raise their Attorney General (AG) was responding ment enacts a law. Harivansh said it would greatness...There would be support of fence sitters BJD U) and seconded by union issues. to the observation by Chief Justice Misra Referring to Vohra Committee report that it is the demand of the society that on criminalisation of politics and of the Parliament amend the law to check crimi- nexus among criminals, politicians and nalisation of politics. bureaucrats, the Law Commission report Monsoon woes: NU Meriema staring at grim future Besides Chief Justice Misra, the other and the recommendation of the Election judges on the bench are Justice Rohinton Commission, Krishnan Venugopal told Our Correspondent uprooted trees at several Fali Narman, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar, the bench that none of the report and Kohima, Aug. 9: The Ko- points were a major prob- Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice Indu recommendations has been acted upon hima campus of Nagaland lem being faced by the stu- Malhotra. by Parliament. University at Meriema in dents when travelling to the Giving vent to misgivings on the ability The constitution bench is hearing a Kohima district is facing campus. He explained that of a lawmakers charged with criminal of- reference by a three-judge bench on the major problems with con- the problem had affected fence to uphold the Constitution and the question "Whether disqualification for tinuous rainfall triggering not only the students but rule of law, Justice Chandrachud asked as membership can be laid down by the court landslides and damages to professors and staff of the to how a politician charged with murder can beyond Article 102(a) to (d) and the law roads leading to the uni- university too. uphold the Constitution and the rule of law. made by Parliament under Article 120(e)." versity. "The main road leading To assuage the apprehension of AG The reference was made on March The president of the Na- to Pauna men hostel has Venugopal on the court embarking on 8, 2016 by a three-judge bench of Justice galand University Students been totally cut off, where proactive course, Justice Nariman said, Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Arun Mishra and Union, Chongrokhum, said scholars have to take a dif- "There is a Lakshmanrekha here. We only Justice Prafulla C. Pant. Justice Pant has that the road, which was ferent route in the thick for- declare law, legislature makes law." since retired. constructed less than a year est to attend their classes. Referring to the contention of senior The petitioner NGO has contended that ago, gave in to the rains Also minor cracks at the counsel Dinesh Dwivedi that at least 34% of a politician should be disqualified from the owing to the ‘hapless qual- boys hostel are also visible the lawmakers in Parliament and the State electoral politics against which charges ity of construction and the which, if not taken care of, legislatures face criminal charges and also have been framed by trial courts for heinous precarious site of the road.’ may soon collapse leading dispelling the apprehension of the Attorney offences. Chongrokhum said to loss of both life and prop- Senior counsel Dinesh Dwivedi will A portion of the raod leading to Meriema in Kohima damaged by a landside. General, Chief Justice Misra said: "We don't that the sinking roads and erty," he said. want to legislate on the subject, we want continue his arguments on August 14. Multipronged approach needed to adapt to Climate Change — Toy Our Correspondent emergency across the state. affects each and every one solutions but through con- Earlier, commr-secy to Kohima, Aug. 9: The chief Speaking at a day-long of us,” Toy reminded. He vergence and collabora- the government of Naga- secretary of Nagaland, orientation programme on maintained that the loom- tive actions. It is complex land, Dellirose M Sakhire, Temjen Toy, on Wednesday Climate Change adapta- ing test was how to build but sometimes, complex highlighted the roles and said, ‘Climate Change is tion for senior government institutional capacities and problems do need sim- objectives of the Nagaland real; it is here to stay and its officials in Nagaland at Ho- awareness among agencies, ple solutions and there- State Climate Change Cell. evidences are everywhere’ tel Vivor in Kohima, the organisations and citizens fore, we need to be crea- Resource persons of the such as change in weather bureaucrat said Nagaland to recognise and deal with tive and innovative,” the programme included Di- patterns, farming seasons, has its State Action Plan on not just the challenges of chief secretary said. He vya Mohan from Indian quantum of rainfall, and Climate Change (SAPCC) climate eventualities but emphasised the need for Himalayas Climate Adapta- the recent monsoon-related in place. Bringing in laws to adopt climate-friend- the state government to tion Programme; Dr. Chu- and policies for Climate ly measures, technology be ‘strongly grounded to bamenla Jamir from Teri Change in accordance to and lifestyles. For this, he the reality, both strengths School of Advanced Studies Mirror Takes national prerogatives has pointed out the need for a and weaknesses, and (Climate Change science); been complied with. But, multipronged approach, be informed about glo- Dr. S Satyapathy from the he said, ‘These were still all ranging from evidence- bal trends. That way, they UNDP (Climate Change on paper.’ “How serious we based policy-making to se- would be equipped to deal policies); and Nivedita Ti- are in ensuring that things curing livelihoods, climate- with issues in ways that are wary from the NABCONS. are happening as it should proofing state investments, sustainable, innovative, Some of the ways for- is a worrying challenge,” he and upgrading technical and can build on the state’s ward that were correspond- said. He observed that peo- capacity at all levels. resources, capability, and ed by the participants at the ple had started talking in Toy is of the view that geophysical limitations. end of the seminar were: small groups about Climate one of the biggest challeng- EM Images Toy also talked about convergence of different Change and how to adapt to es for a mountainous and Temjen Toy with Dellirose Sakhrie during an orientation programme on Climate Change adaptation for climate proofing, a tool de- departmental activities, the change. But concerted agrarian state like Nagaland senior government officials on Wednesday in Kohima. signed to support the inte- planning process has to be efforts are needed for which would be the impact on ag- gration of Climate Change holistic identifying critical convergence of all the de- riculture and infrastructure, needed to plan for such “There is a need to action including conserva- impacts as well as aware- issues to be addressed in partments, policies, plans which would hit livelihoods, challenges, the bureaucrat ensure that data manage- tion, adaptation mitigation, ness of challenges and op- climate adaptation pro- activities and even finances communications and pose expressed concern that the ment and its generation is education, wealth-creation, portunities in development gramme, need to address is necessary, he said. numerous problems rang- data that the state has con- given proper attention on water resources, and envi- planning, with the aim to gender issues in the ad- “Some departments ing from health problems, tinues to be of poor qual- a priority basis. We need ronment and social justice, make development meas- aptation process/policies, may think that they have water availability, energy ity, and inconsistent and at to embark a ‘one state one which require detailing in ures more efficient and re- to put into practice what ~ Arien times unreliable. He cited data’ mission,” he said in terms of planning and ex- Ayaa! come back...we all nothing to do with Climate security, and food security silient. He spoke about con- was learnt during the ori- the example of different emphasis. ecution. charge the same now. They Change, that it does not af- among many others. cepts and methods adopted entation programme into also charge extra, we also fect their departments. But Stating that a good and data having a varying total Globally, he said, there “Climate Change can- by various countries across departmental policy and charge extra. mind you, Climate Change consistent data would be of villages in Nagaland. were numerous goals for not be met by piecemeal the world. activities. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, August 10, 2018 2 STATE NEWS IN BRIEF Forest dept. undertakes massive awareness Dmr. DC informs on Zübza rail link issue campaign on mitigating human-animal conflict The Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel IAS today gave a notice in connection with the Dimapur, Aug. 9 (EMN): rial Circle, Mokokchung land dispute Sirhirna (Kuki)/Sirhi Angami Village The Forest Department of and Director, Intanki Na- Councils and the individual land owners for construc- Nagaland is undertaking tional Park, Dimapur YM tion of the New BG Railway Line from Dhansiripar to an elaborate campaign Jami IFS highlighted the Zübza. The Dimapur DC in a press note informed all to create awareness on existing human elephant concerned that any claims/ objections over the own- conservation of forests conflict prevalent in the ership of the land in the two villages for the proposed and wildlife to mitigate area due to migratory el- BG Railway line shall be submitted to the undersigned human-animal conflict ephants moving between in written on or before August 30 2018. While assert- and wildlife crime in the Assam and Nagaland. He ing that all such ‘claims/counter claims’ shall be in state. Over the past week, appealed village councils line with the provisions of the Village Council Act, the the PCCF (Wildlife) and to ban hunting through- Dimapur DC notified all concerned that ‘no claims Chief Wildlife Warden, out the area. or objections shall be entertained after expiry of the Nagaland, Satya Prakash Phomching aforementioned date’. Tripathi and his team has The programme was conducted programmes held at Phomching Town NSCMCF informs in different area like Tu- Hall in Mon district on Participants pose for a group photo after the human-animal conflict mitigation programme in Sitap village in Longleng district on July 31. The Nagaland State Co-operative Marketing and Con- ensang, Phomching, AUg. 1. Chief Wildlife War- sumers Federation Ltd. today notified that a meeting Longlen and Tizit towns. ests. For the benefit of keynote address, shared on July 31 2018 which adopted for declaration den Nagaland Satya Pra- of the Board of Directors of MARCOFED Ltd. will be Re p o r t s re a c h i n g our esteemed readers, the firsthand information was attended by around of community reserves. kash Tripathi appealed held on Aug. 21 2018 at 11:00 am in the office cham- Eastern Mirror informed Eastern Mirror presents and data on the forest 80 persons, mostly com- He also explained about the people to come for- ber of the chairman MARCOFED Ltd, H.O. Dimapur. of the programmes be- brief highlights of the cover of Nagaland. He prising of officers from community reserves noti- ward in declaring their All concerned members are requested to attend the ing held successfully. The awareness campaign be- imparted the knowledge the forest department, fied in the State, Longleng forests in the community meeting positively, informed the Managing Director reports informed that the ing undertaken in the dif- on conservation of forest chairmen, GBs and vil- District and Sitap area. as reserves and contact T. viluto Zhimo in a press note. awareness campaign was ferent areas. and wildlife, community lage council members of Besides, he also stressed the forest officials imme- sponsored by the Ministry Tuensang reserve, wildlife crime and nearby villages. about the ecological im- diately in case of damage of Environment, Forest The divisional for- the responsibility of the The Chief Wildlife portance of wildlife with of their crops, properties DoSE notifies D.El.Ed trainees & Climate Change, Gov- est office, Tuensang For- people to be pro-active Warden, Satya Prakash particular reference about and human life. SDPO All the NIOS D.El.Ed trainees who failed to attend the ernment of India, New est division conducted communities concern- Tripathi enlightened the importance of each Mon Vrinda Shukla, who first year PCP at their respective Study Centres are Delhi. The Chief Wildlife the programme for the ing the wildlife. The chief the participants on the wildlife in the ecosystem graced the campaign as informed a special PCP will be organized at GHSS, Warden Nagaland Satya ‘awareness campaign for wildlife warden also in- human-animal conflict with the examples of con- a special invitee, appreci- Jotosma, Kohima from Aug. 18 till Aug. 31st.Train- Prakash Tripathi mostly conservation of forests formed the participants to especially with regard to tributions of honey bees ated the sincere efforts of ees intended to attend the PCP should register their highlighted the policies of and wildlife to mitigate contact the forest officials the genesis of the human- in pollination and com- the forest department in names by sending details of Name of Trainee, En. No. the state government and human-animal conflict and forest department for animal conflict prevalent munication behaviour reaching out to the people and Name of Study Centre allotted through email the Ministry of Environ- and wildlife crime’ on any resourceful enquiries in the state in general and among dolphins. for conservation in spite to [email protected] on or before 16/08/18, ment, Forest and Climate Aug. 7 2018 at CKS Hall, and technical assistance. migratory elephant prob- Tizit of having lack of financial informed the director of DoSE, Wonthungo Tsope. Change New Delhi for which was attended Members from different lem in Sitap. The awareness cam- resources. She appealed addressing the problem. by the SP of Tuensang, village councils, GBs and The Wildlife Warden, paign programme was the participants for forest Phek DPDB meeting on Aug. 17 He also addressed the Bharat Laxman Markad student bodies attended Kiphire, Suman W M Si- held at Forest Colony, and wildlife conserva- Deputy Commissioner Phek, Orenthung Lotha has importance of Forest and IPS as the special invitee. the programme. vachar IFS, deliberated Tizit on July 31 which was tion, making availability informed that the Phek District Planning and Devel- Wildlife, scenario of for- The PCCF (Wildlife) Longleng on working of a territorial attended by around 90 of natural resources for opment Board monthly meeting for August and the est and wildlife, wildlife and Chief Wildlife War- The forest department or wildlife forest divisions, persons. future generation on a finalisation of LADP 2018-19 Schemes will be held on crime, and concept of den, Nagaland Satya organized the programme and elaborated on the The Conservator of sustained basis. Aug. 17. All the concerned members have been asked community reserved for- Prakash Tripathi, in his at Sitap Village, Longleng detailed procedure to be Forests, Northern Territo- to attend the meeting. DC Dimapur notifies on mass Seminer on ‘quality education’ held social work SASU denounces proxy teaching, Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel, has informed that there will be a social work in all government establishments, villages, and colonies terms as ‘sin to God and man’ under Dimapur district on Aug. 11 from 7 am on- Dimapur, Aug. 8 (EMN): teaching, SASU asked the urgently renovate the walls wards. All concerned are requested to clear drainage, Seyochung area students’ government teachers, who which have developed foliage, and dirt within its respective jurisdictions. He union (SASU) began its sec- are unable to perform their cracks at Government Mid- further informed that colonies and villages should ond phase educational tour duties, to take voluntary dle School in Old Mong and ensure shopkeepers and business establishments to to Seyochung, Old Mong, retirement and pave way GPS Yangzithong village. put up dustbins to see that wastes are not littered on New Monger, Seyochung to thousand of aspiring The union pointed out the roadside. town and Yangzithong vil- unemployed youth who are that Seyochung area under lage in August on the theme waiting in the queue for job aspirational district con- Meeting notice for PDA legislators ‘Practice of proxy teachers opportunity. tinues to remain poor in all and committee members is a sin to God and man.’ Informing that it would sectors especially health, During the tour, SASU conduct surprise check- education and agriculture A meeting for the People’s Democratic Alliance legisla- held the meetings with vil- ing in all schools regularly due to its remote location. tors and its coordination committee members will be lage council members, GBs, within its jurisdiction, the In addition, it stated that conducted at 11 am on Aug. 11 in the State Banquet Hall, Kohima. All the members are requested to attend teachers and the public for union has warned to take majority of people are il- the meeting. the reformation of quality stern action against erring literate and living below Teachers of GHS Sechü (Zubza) after the seminar programme on August 9. education, health and in- teachers. poverty line. Dimapur to conduct mass Kohima, Aug. 9 (EMN): As Iralu was the resource per- he feared that the society frastructural development The union also pointed SASU has earnestly re- run-up to its 25th year cel- son of the seminar. In his could become unmanage- under its jurisdiction. out that Government High quested the concerned au- social work on Aug. 11 ebration, the Government address, Iralu highlighted able like the ‘frightening A press release is- School in Seochung village thority under aspirational The Dimapur’s Deputy Commissioner Sushil Kumar High School Sechü (Zubza) that the Naga struggle: the mud slides’ destroying the sued by SASU president, has been functioning with- district to utilise the funds Patel has informed all the heads of offices and village on Wednesday organised ‘underground’ for iden- state’s roads today. K Chumseli Anar, and the out assistant headmaster, for the welfare of the poor and colony that there will be social work on Aug. 11 a teachers’ seminar on the tity dreams and the ‘over- A team of 12 members general secretary, Holise language teacher, office as- people. from 7:00 am onwards. Therefore all the offices heads, topic ‘Challenges for Qual- ground’ for development from IofC were also present Sangtam, stated that the sistant (1 UDA), LDA cum SASU further acknowl- village and colony leaders are directed to clear drain- ity Education’ in the school goals are very important at the programme and union would never com- computer assistant, peon, edged the village councils, age spoilage and dirt within their office jurisdiction. premises. for the future of Nagas some of them shared their promise proxy teaching and chowkidar. GBs, leaders and public for Further, DC requested respective colony and village Teachers from GHS as a people. However, he concerns with regard to within its jurisdiction. SASU also asked the their unconditional sup- to ensure that shopkeepers and business establish- Sechü along with three pri- expressed concern that the importance and chal- While denouncing proxy concerned department to port towards the union. ment put up dustbin to see that litters are not wasted mary schools, two high if government schools in lenges in imparting quality on the roadside. schools and one private Nagaland failed to deliver education. school from neighbouring quality education particu- A total of about 80 NRMSA teachers appeal for salary Bade village council (BVC) villages participated in the larly to the poor people teachers including mem- informs landowners programme. who are the clear majority, bers of Sechü (Zubza) vil- Dimapur, Aug. 9 (EMN): NRMSATA 2013 teachers salary. It is said that ‘pa- The Bade Village Council (BVC) has informed all the Peace activist and the Naga society can col- lage council, women or- Rashtriya Madhyamik are always at the receiving tience is a virtue’ but it is landowners who have non-Naga tenants within its member of Initiatives of lapse into itself. Should ganization attended the Shiksha Abhiyan Teach- end when it comes to the difficult to uphold it when jurisdiction, that the council along with Bade Youth Change India (IofC) Niketu such a situation happen, seminar. ers’ Association (NRM- issue of salary even though we do not receive our due Organisation (BYO) will undertake verification drive. SATA) 2013 has resented we are entitled to regular wage and have to undergo The council on Thursday informed that the non local the apathy attitude of the payment at par with the mental and physical agony, tenants without proper certified documents will not be state government and the other state employees,’ the the association statement allowed to reside within the village. Further, the coun- authorities concerned for aggrieved NRMSA teach- added. KVYO and KMK condemn rape cil stated that, in future, all landowners desiring to keep non-payment of salary for ers’ stated in a statement NRMSATA 2013 has ap- new tenants are requested to register with the village four months (April – July) issued to media houses. pealed to the state govern- Dimapur, Aug. 9 (EMN): The Kohima Mepfhüo and KMK President, Neipfeü authorities without which they will not be allowed to for reasons best known Stating that ‘No work ment and the concerned Village Youth Organization (KVYO) and Suokhrie, while condemning the inci- stay in the village. As such, any dispute or cases arising to them and appealed to no pay’ is a popular catch- authorities to address the the Kewhimiapfü Mechü Krotho (KMK) dent, urged the law enforcing agencies out of non-registration of tenants will be borne by the release their rightful salary. phrase used by chief guests salary issue at the earliest today strongly condemned, what it to deal with the culprit in the strongest landowners. This exercise has become necessary to ‘Visits to the authori- in any function involving so that teachers could do termed, the barbaric act of one Zasituo possible manner ‘so that this kind of act check the flow of illegal immigrants and requested all ties and department con- teaching but it has no value their work with the right Tsükrü of Dihoma is not repeated in our society’. the landowners to co-operate with the village authori- cerned are fruitless with when we keep doing our mindset for the betterment Village who raped a mother of two “KVYO and KMK also appealed to the ties in this regard, the press release added. on the night of Aug. 2 2018 within the highest authority not to grant bail rather no positive sign and the work without our rightful of the students. jurisdiction of Kohima village. booked the culprit with severest punish- The KVYO President, Dzüvinguzo ment,” the two organisations stated. Imna Along attends 12th World Education Summit Peren conducts monthly Dimapur, Aug. 9 (EMN): Minister for Higher Ed- ucation and Technical district review meeting Education Temjen Imna Along attended the 12th Dimapur, Aug. 9 (EMN): The monthly dis- tive awareness is very important and re- World Education Sum- trict review meeting of Peren district was quests all health workers to work sincerely. mit held at Leela Palace conducted on Aug. 7 at the chief medical of- She also highlighted about the ongoing Convention Kakardooma ficer’s (CMO) conference hall in New Peren. Measles Rubella campaign and requested in New Delhi on Thur. The office said in a statement that the block level to complete their meetings Aug. 9. Deputy CMO Dr. Supongmenla requested and sensitisation programmes at the earli- Addressing at the all the medical officers and health workers est. She also mentioned the importance of Summit, the legislator to be at their posting places especially dur- micro-plan for which head count becomes advocated on the need ing emergencies like this year’s monsoon very important and requested all concern to give special focus on which has caused major landslides across to submit before the Aug. 14. small states like Naga- the state, affecting many areas. Medical officer Tening, Dr. Samzai gave land in the areas of digital She has requested all health units to a slideshow presentation on the perform- learning and smart class- Temjen Imna Along with educationists at the 12th World Education Summit at Leela Palace Convention Kakardooma in New Delhi on Thurday. check their medicine stocks and urged Ac- ance under Tening block which was com- es. He also highlighted credited Social Health Activist to have all piled by the block program manager. The ‘the beauty of education- session of the occasion Venezuela to India Au- ital Learning Magazine ing educational organisa- the basic emergency medicines. presentation indicated various aspects of al approach in Nagaland included Chairman All gusto Montiel, Principal and CEO, Elets Techno- tions. The state Minister District programme officer, Dr. Nuk- activities as well the targets and achieve- which integrates tradi- Indian Council for Tech- Secretary Higher Edu- media Pvt. Ltd. Dr. Ram of Higher & Technical shisangla Jamir, highlighted about the Na- ments under Reproductive and Child tional and cultural values nical Education Anil Sa- cation, Government of Gupta delivered the wel- Education Imna Along tional Deworming Day (NDD) which will Health, Universal Immunization Program, in the educational sys- harasbudha, Gujarat Anju Sharma, come address. also took the opportunity be carried out in the whole district in the and other vertical programs. tem’, stated a press note Commissioner and and Mission Director Atal The 12th World Edu- to invite professional ex- month of August. She reminded the health The meeting concluded with a re- from the Nagaland House Secretary Higher Edu- Innovation Mission, Gov- cation Summit engages perts to visit Nagaland, to workers about the roles and responsibilities minder that Athibung block would make New Delhi PRO (IPR). cation, Government of ernment of India Ram- education departments share, review and guide during the NDD campaign. a presentation in the next review meeting Other educationists Rajasthan Ashutosh Pe- anathan Ramanan. and private leaders in ed- the mission of education She also highlighted that intensive posi- which is scheduled for Sept. 5. who spoke in the first duejar, Ambassador of Editor-in-Chief, Dig- ucation sectors, includ- in the state. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, August 10 , 2018

C M Y K STATE 3 NPP Nagaland unit shares concern Dimapur’s auto rickshaws: over recent monsoon catastrophe Dimapur, Aug. 9 (EMN): istrative units, disaster The Nagaland state unit management authority, Burning a hole in your pocket of National People’s Party Assam Rifles and local today expressed great con- volunteers for their im- Eastern Mirror Desk by the authority and not cern ‘over the recent spate measurable support dur- Dimapur, August 9: Most at the convenience and of landslides that wreaked ing the aftermath of the public transport users terms of the union; the havoc in various parts of natural tragedy and for in Dimapur will be fa- usual practice of the union Nagaland which damaged making all attempts to miliar with the frustrat- to force its way is being more than 60 crucial roads reach out to the general ing experience one often viewed seriously by the in the State leading to great public and rendering their face when commuting district authorities.” inconvenience to the gen- valuable service during within the town: drivers “No union or associa- eral public as for more critical times. of auto rickshaws who tion has the right to cause than a week many parts of The party also extend- ask for more than what it irreparable inconven- Nagaland were literally cut ed their utmost appre- prescribed. They would ience to public to get to its off from the State Capital ciation to the Minister of charge double and some- claims,” stated a press re- and Dimapur’. State for Home Affairs, times even triple the fares lease from the then deputy the NPP Nagaland Kiren Rijiju and the central than what the authorities commissioner of Dimapur State IPR Secretary, Ricky leaders for their swift and have authorised. in September 2017. Ozukum, in a press state- prompt attention towards This has become an or- The DDADU was di- ment, said that the party the state at this critical deal to many in Dimapur rected to strictly abide during its state executive juncture. owing to poor roads, and with the rules and regula- meeting held at Hotel Sar- Besides, the NPP Na- stubborn driverson the tions issued by the com- amati on Aug. 8. discussed galand unit also appreci- other hand. With a popula- petent authority from time and shared concern over ated and welcomed the tion of more than 1, 22,000 to time. the recent catastrophe 7 MLAs from the People’s people the commercial They were also direct- brought about by the Party of Arunachal (PPA) hub lacks a properly reg- ed to adhere to the autor- monsoon rains. who recently joined the ulated public transport EM Images ickshaw fares as revised by In this regard, NPP National People’s Party system. Traffic personnel hand out pamplets to auto rickshaw drivers during a road safety event in Dimapur. There is a growing sense of anger among the public that the city’s auto rickshaw drivers charge fares that are more than what the government authorities have stipulated. Citizens say the RTA dated 19th August extended heartfelt con- (NPP). As public anger and that it is time to enforce fare meters to curb the often unauthorized and random fares the drivers charge. 2017. dolences and sympathy “... the joining of the 7 dislike against auto-rick- When contacted, the towards the victims and MLAs is testimony of his shaw drivers slowly grows, Mirror, the joint secretary that is all. Dimapur. per the seating capacity, additional deputy com- those who have lost lives leadership and the faith becoming severe overtime of the Dimapur District The Motor Vehicle Act “We get at least one and accommodating pas- missioner of Police, Di- in the calamity. that the people of North due to the overcharging Autorickshaw Driver’s Un- under Section R 21 (23) of complaint of overcharg- senger beside the driver is mapur (traffic) informed The party also appre- East have bestowed upon even after the district ad- ion (DDADU) said that any CMV Rules r/w S.177 of ing in two to three days,” strictly prohibited.” that any public grievance ciated the state govern- the NPP,” stated the re- ministration had revised person having any griev- MV Act states a fine of INR acknowledged Tsopoe. “Autorickshaw drivers that one may face in re- ment headed by Chief lease. the rates, daily public ance due to ‘overcharging’ 100 for the first offence While it is supposed over crowd their vehicle gard to complaints of over- Minister Neiphiu Rio Also while congratu- transport users have one may lodge a complaint and INR 300 for second to be the most conven- with more passengers charging fares, they can for timely intervention lating the National Par- statement: It is “high time” with the head office of the or subsequent offences ient and reliable mode than allowed and while go to any police assistant in mitigating the chaos ty President of NPP and that the administration DDADU, located at Super against offenders for over- of transportation, many the roads here in Dimapur booth or approach any caused due to the land- Chief Minister of Megha- enforces the use of fare Market. charging. citizens of Dimapur has are not good, the lives of personnel’s. slides and for giving re- laya, Conrad K. Sangma meters on the three wheel- “Once the complaint In this regard, Tsopoe also expressed angst over the commuters are put at The RTA of Dimapur lentless support in imme- for his continuous un- ers because overcharging is made by the individual was asked why no strict not just the overcharging risk due to the over speed- had also launched an app diately initiating the relief dertaking and his ‘able has become unchecked against the auto driver, we action was being taken but also the overcrowding ing on such roads,” a gov- in 2017 for mobile phone operation and massive leadership’, the release and rampant. check the autorickshaw by the union. Tsopoe re- of three wheelers when it is ernment school teacher users where one can check restoration works of the stated that it has given “Autorickshaw drivers registration and we call plied that such penaliza- not on hire basis. said. the rate of autorickshaw affected highways and deep confidence to the charge illogically, leaving them to the office after tion was not being imple- The Regional Trans- According to news re- rides from the starting district roads. people of North East to daily commuters like us which we let them off with mented and that the MV port Authority (RTA) in ports in 2017, the district point to the destination in The party also ex- march forward on shared feeling cheated,” a 28 year a warning,” said Rent- Act had not been in use 2017 directed drivers of administration stated that Dimapur which most au- pressed deep gratitude to objectives and common old music teacher said. hungo Tsopoe, the joint in regard to ‘overcharg- auto rickshaws to accom- “the rates will be revised torickshaw drivers refuse the various state depart- goals of development of Speaking to Eastern secretary of DDADU. But ing’ by auto rickshaws in modate passengers “as as and when felt necessary to abide by. ments, district admin- the region. CBCC and NSLSA conducts workshop on legal empowerment for teachers Nagaland House in Mumbai will be Dimapur, Aug. 9 (EMN): the art of communica- Chakhesang Baptist tion starts at school. She serviceable soon— Dy CM Patton Church Council (CBCC) therefore stated it was im- Dimapur, Aug. 9 (EMN): in collaboration with Na- portant that teachers learn The Deputy Chief Minis- galand State Legal Services how to communicate and ter of Nagaland and min- Authority (NSLSA) organ- be able to have a conver- ister in charge for Home ised a one day workshop sation rather than give and National Highways on legal empowerment lecture. Y Patton along with Advi- for teachers on protection Advocate, Project Co- sor Food &Civil Supplies of children and their well ordinator NSLSA Zach- Pukhayi Sumi paid a visit being at CBCC compound aria Tetseo who spoke on to Nagaland House at T. Chikri Pfutsero on Thur. healthy practices for over Navi Mumbai on Thur. Aug. 9. all development of a child Aug. 9 to deliberate on Speaking on the role stressed on physical, so- the progression of the of teachers’ in the protec- cial, emotional, and metal house. tion of children, Member CBCC and NSLSA members with teachers. development, speech and As per a press release Secretary NSLSA Mezivolu language skills and early from the Dy CM’s media T. Therieh stated “teachers press release. 18 years. She mentioned and support which facili- findings of any disorder. cell, the construction of need to kn ow the rights of Stating that “one can- about the types of sexual tates the participation of He persuaded the teach- Nagaland House at Navi a child and unless they do not blame a child, the abuses, the roles of state students with disabilities ers to be sensitive towards Mumbai was completed that, they cannot protect family background, the Government in imple- in the regular classroom. bullying and find a system since 2010 but was non- Y Patton along with Pukhayi Sumi at the Nagaland House at Navi the children”. She stated government for being mentation of Pocso Act, Also Jamir mentioned to help a child being bul- functional till date due Mumbai. that to deal with the is- abused”, Therieh informed 2012 and also the reliefs about the various legal lied. to the delay in obtaining forts under the leadership ton. He further stated sues of children inside the them that report of child available to a child victim provisions on rights and Speaking on Victims of Coastal Regulation Zone of chief minister Neiphiu that the government will classroom teachers’ need abuse can be reported to under the Act. entitlements of PwDs and trafficking and commer- (CRZ) permission from the Rio, the state government give preferences and ac- to be aware of the relevant the police/CHILDLINE for Project Coordinator how a child with special cial exploitation, Advocate Navi Mumbai Corporation was working hard to sort commodate specially the portion of laws made for legal protection and legal NSLSA Tongpang L Jamir needs require special care Project Coordinator NSL- by the state govt. prior to out the CRZ issue and the student community, sick the students’. redressal. highlighted about the ac- and attention. SA Neiteo Koza advised the commencement of house will be made opera- and needy people and Pointing out that 44% State Project Coor- tivities of NSLSA and also Addressing on safe that ‘girls being sent to the construction of the tional very soon”. businessmen once the of children faces sexu- dinator NSLSA Akumla spoke on the Legal Rights practices and precautions beauty hospitality should construction and the oc- “Once the Nagaland house was functional and al abuse, she urged the Longchari spoke on the of Persons with Disabili- to be taken by parents be properly verified and cupancy certificate for the House is made functional, was optimistic that it will teachers’ to identify the POCSO Act, 2012, which ties (PwD). He emphasised and teachers at home and urged the teachers to sen- completed project was not it will facilitate the peo- have a tremendous impact students’ and the prob- was the first law protecting that the main role of the school, fonder Pathfinder sitise their students on the issued. ple of the state bridging and will benefit to the peo- lems they are going children of both the sexes special education teacher & PLV NSLSA Vitono Gugu dangers of human traf- However Patton stated gap between Mumbai and ple of Nagaland to a larger through, maintained a who are below the age of was to provide instruction Haralu underlined that ficking’. “with the concerted ef- Nagaland”, stated Pat- extend. Peren district CMO conducts review meeting Dimapur, Aug. 9 (EMN): The Chief Medical Office of Peren district held its district review meeting on Aug. 7 at its Conference Hall in New Peren. The chief medical officer of Peren Dr. Denis Hangsing reminded the participants about the social work that was scheduled to be carried out on Aug. 8 as well as about the Independence Day. During the meeting, the Deeputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Supongmenla has requested all medical officers and health workers to be in their posted place particularly during the trying times with people been affected by landslides. She also requested all health units to check their medicines stocks and especially the Asha’s to have all the basic emergency medicines. The district programme officer of RCH/UIP, Dr. Nukshisangla Jamir, spoke about the National Deworming Day (NDD) which will be carried out in the whole district in the month of August. She reminded the health workers about the roles and responsibilities during the NDD cam- paign. She added that an intensive positive awareness is importnat and requested all health workers to work in sincere so to provide the best of services to the people. Further, she also reviewed about the ongoing campaign of Measles-Rubella and requested block level to complete their meetings and sensitisation programs at the earliest. She also mentioned of the importance of microplan and requested all con- cern to submit their report before Aug. 14. Medical officer of Tening Public Health Centre, Dr. Samzai, gave a presentation of the block per- formance compiled by its block program manager. The presentation indicated various aspects of ac- tivities as well the targets and achievements under RCH, UIP and other vertical programs. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, August 10, 2018 4 REGION Migratory birds visiting 5000 court arrest in Left agitation in Tripura Loktak lake decline Agartala, Aug. 9 (PTI): Sarkar joined the protest, Our Correspondent lake. He said the govern- Over 5,000 opposition Left the AIKS leader alleged. Imphal, Aug. 9 (EMN): ment would declare Thi- supporters today courted Former state assembly The number of migra- nungei Bird Sanctuary as arrest from various parts of deputy speaker Pabitra Kar tory birds visiting Loktak per the aspirations of the Tripura in a civil disobedi- said Agartala city was bar- lake and its surrounding villagers of Thinungei to ence agitation against the ricaded in a war-like situ- wetlands in Manipur has provide better protec- alleged anti-farmer policy ation to prevent the rally. declined comparing to tion and management of the central government, He also alleged that the past years. Experts including roosting sites. police said. BJP workers tried to pre- have attributed to high Thinungei village is lo- Police said there was vent left supporters from water level and extensive cated on the western side no report of violence dur- joining the movement. use of LED bulbs for fish- of Loktak lake. ing the agitation, though BJP spokesperson Mri- ing purposes in the night. Shyamkumar said Left leaders alleged that nal Kanti Deb, however, Manipur minister of there is a competition they were attacked by rul- denied the charges and forest and environment, between two associated ing BJP supporters at dif- said left parties were try- Thounaojam Shyamku- species Sangai and Hog ferent places. ing to sensationalize the mar Singh, disclosed this Deer in the Keibul Lam- In the first major polit- situation. while releasing a report jao, the country’s only ical protest since the poll “Democratic atmos- at his office in Imphal on floating National Park. debacle of the Left Front phere prevails in the state. Wednesday. Stating that Sangai popu- in Tripura in February, The opposition party was According to the re- lation is stable while the seven Left trade unions able to organize the civil port, a total of 15,841 birds Hog Deer population is organized the stir as part disobedience after new belonging to 46 differ- increasing, he said there of a nationwide protest by government’s formation ent species were spotted is a need for alternative different peasant bodies. is proof enough that there against last year’s record dwelling places/habitat Assistant Inspector is no political victimiza- of 17,333 during the Lok- sites for both the animals General (Law and order) tion.” tak Waterbird Census with proper relocation Smriti Ranjan Das said Kishan Mazdoor Joint 2018 conducted on Janu- plan. 5,222 supports were ar- PTI Forum organized the ary 20 this year at 50 se- He said that as per the rested from across the Tripura former chief minister, Manik Sarkar, and CPI(M) supporters during a protest rally against the Union government, in Agartala on Thursday. movement in 450 districts lected sites using water requirement, the state state and no violence was of the country today. bird total count method. government would ex- reported. alleged large-scale violence by rul- farmers at Gandacherra in Dhalai Police used tear gas shells and The agitators submit- This year witnessed a de- pand the dwelling plac- However, All India ing “BJP supported goons” on the district, Panisagar in North Tripura water canon to disperse the agita- ted deputations to District cline by 1,492 compared es/ habitat sites for the Krishak Sabha state sec- agitators. and Amarpur in Gomati district on tors at Paradise Chowmuhani here Magistrates in all eight to the previous year. animals for which public retary and Narayan Kar “BJP-supported goons attacked their way to protest rallies,” he said. where former chief minister Manik districts of the state. Shyamkumar an - support was needed par- nounced that the first ticularly from those resid- bird sanctuary of the ing near the periphery of state would be set up the dwelling areas. He has Karbi student bodies allege encroachment ‘Govt. has envisaged roadmap at Thinungei village in appealed to the public ion (KSU), Karbi Students Manipur’s Bishnupur dis- to support state govern- & Youth Council (KSYC), for better delivery mechanism’ trict as an initiative to ment in its initiatives for United Students’ Union of increase the number of conservation of wildlife Karbi Anglong (USUKA), Shillong, Aug. 9 (PTI): intervention has to be ef- birds around the Loktak and environment. All Assam Students’ Union Meghalaya Chief Minis- fective to ensure that best (AASU), and All Dimasa ter Conrad K Sangma to- possible, fastest and most Students’ Union (ADSU) day said the government efficient system is adopted on August 4 after visiting has envisaged a roadmap for a transparent and ac- Police foil Congress the interstate border of As- to enhance the delivery countable monitoring of sam and Nagaland along mechanism, where serv- schemes and projects for procession in Imphal Lahorijan and Shankar ices for the benefit of the the welfare of the people, Tilla BoP under Doldoli people are addressed the Chief Minister said. Imphal Aug. 9 (IANS): Po- because the organizers Reserve Forest, Dhansiri, through different means The government has lice on Thursday foiled had not sought permis- Karbi Anglong. including adoption of embarked on a mission for a Congress procession sion. The team found that technology. digital transformation but to offer floral tributes to Ibobi said the Congress ‘Border Pillar,’ which was Delivering a speech the challenge lies in sensi- the statue of Mahatma members were planning a recognised by both the after inaugurating a work- tization. Unless and until Gandhi on the the 76th walk for about 500 metres government officials of shop on enterprise archi- the public is sensitized on anniversary of Quit India from the party office. Assam and Nagaland were tecture for North Eastern available technology, its movement. He termed the police lying un attended while states here, the CM un- effective use will be ne- Police in riot gear fired crackdown as unwarrant- some were uprooted. The derlined the importance of gated, Sangma said. several rounds of tear gas ed. “The BJP-led govern- team also observed that e-governance and satellite The tech-savvy Chief shells. Okram Ibobi, Op- ments at the Centre and many houses were within based technology to assess Minister also elaborated position leader and former Manipur are function- EM Images inside of border pillar. flood and other natural on the importance of IT chief minister, said Con- ing like dictators”, he said, Representatives of karbi student organisations submitting a memorandun to the deputy commissioner, calamities and design a in governance and an ap- gress members were pre- adding “denying us pas- Karbi Anglong, on August 9. The students’ bodies have demanded to estab- response system to tackle proach for result oriented vented from coming out sage is murder of democ- of the party office. racy.” Our Correspondent commissioner pertaining The memorandum to lish a BoP in order to check the challenge of such situ- IT enabled services for the Prohibitory orders are Later the Congress Diphu, Aug. 9 (EMN): Vari- to the alleged encroach- the deputy commissioner, encroachment alleging ations. welfare of common good. in force in Imphal East members offered floral ous students organisation ment of land along La- Mridul Kr Mahanta, was that Naga encroachers As politicians and The objective of the and Imphal West districts, tributes to the Mahatma based in Karbi Anglong horijan and Shankar Tilla jointly submitted by Kar- have reached 3 km in- government servants, we workshop was to chart out police said, adding the within the party office have submitted a mem- BoP under Doldoli Reserve bi Students’ Association side Karbi Anglong, Assam should have a single agen- a long term vision for India procession was stopped compound. orandum to the deputy Forest. (KSA), Karbi Students’ Un- from the point of pillar. da to serve the people. Our as a Digital Enterprise. Manipur CM confident of producing high quality garment Assam govt. to boost land, air, water transport — Sonowal Guwahati, Aug. 9 (PTI): He was addressing a muters to travel between vessel service is also slated Our Correspondent Dr Sapam Ranjan; MLAs H Dingo raw materials manufactured at Assam Chief Minister Sar- programme after flagging Majuli and Jorhat, he said to be operational from Oc- Imphal, Aug. 9 (EMN): Manipur (Sekmai); Th Satyabrata (Yaiskul); Guangzhou, he added. The fabrics bananda Sonowal today off four newly constructed adding that Majuli would tober and it will facilitate chief minister, N Biren Singh, on and the principal secretary to CM take only 12 days to reach Imphal by said the state government ferry vessels of Inland Wa- be connected with Jorhat movement of eight loaded Thursday exuded confidence that Vumlunmang Vualnam. road through Moreh, whereas it take is committed to strength- ter Transport Department and Lakhimpur with new trucks and 200 passengers the state could produce high quality Biren informed that soon af- around 40 days to reach Mumbai en communication via at Kamalabari in Majuli, bridges. in a single trip. apparels and dressings materials at ter the new state government was from the Chinese city in sea route. land, air and water and his assembly constituency. Majuli is the largest Sonowal also distrib- cheaper and affordable rates by ef- sworn-in last year, it started explor- Informing that production of differ- have taken various steps “No country can pros- river island in the world. uted financial assistance fectively exploiting the advantages ing means to encourage self employ- ent ladies’ dresses started around six to build infrastructure at a per without development “There is tremendous from MLALAD to 36 ben- endowed by nature. ment and entrepreneurship through months back, he said around 2000 rapid pace. of communication and curiosity of the people eficiaries suffering from Biren said this during a brief in- large scale production of different pieces having ‘Make in Manipur’ tag All great human civili- transportation infrastruc- around the world about critical diseases under teraction with media on the sideline apparels using high-quality fabrics had been produced so far. sations have come up on ture and waterways play Majuli who want to visit ‘Suhrid’ scheme. of visiting the apparel and garment imported from Guangzhou (China). Stating that the private company- the banks of rivers and a vital role in economic the place and the state Land allotment certifi- making centre, Lamboikhongnang- A number of Mumbai-based run unit is currently giving employ- Brahmaputra’s limitless progress of a country,” the government has taken up cates to 40 landless fami- khong in Imphal this afternoon. companies, which supply varie- ment to around 50 people, he said possibilities must be har- chief minister said. several initiatives for de- lies and 10 e-rickshaws The chief minister was accom- ties of modern clothing to different the figure might increase to around nessed to develop Ma- Those the new ves- veloping tourism potential and 10 hand pumps were panied by the chairman of Manipur parts of the country including Ma- 300 people once other units from the juli and the state, Sonowal sels would cut down on of Majuli,” he said. also distributed to benefi- tourism development corporation, nipur, were using the same fabrics/ centre also starts functioning. said. the time taken by com- The roll-on/roll-off ciaries.

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National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited Dated, 06/08/2018, the following addendum is made with regard to Not just in offers and quoted Sadashiv Nayak, (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Govt of India) the Waiting List for the post of LDA-cum-Computer Assistant under prices, the ‘5 days Ma- the CEO of Big Bazaar say- General Manager (Projects) the Police Department, and which is mentioned as under: habachat’ is also said to ing, “Big Bazaar’s Maha- Branch Office - Dimapur, Nagaland promise a larger scale, bachatis our way of show- Behind City Tower Building, NST Colony WAITING LIST this year, with a shopping ing our commitment in Email: [email protected] SL. NO REG NO SL. NO REG NO SL. NO REG NO SL. NO REG NO SL. NO REG NO experience that will step serving the best value and Telephone: 03862-248537 beyond Big Bazaar stores. savings to our customers. 1 5648 Bid Notice for Hiring of Vehicle on Monthly Basis for NHIDCL, Site Office This year for the first This year, we have not 2 602 6 5428 10 5769 14 6381 (BT) 18 1560 (BT) time big brands including only come up with greater – Zunheboto (Zunheboto District), Nagaland- Mahindra Bolero SUV 3 4623 7 1785 11 2863 15 2027 (BT) 19 1093 (BT) Brand Factory, Central, offers but have also up- (SLXP+) or Equivalent . graded our preparations 4 2589 8 1787 12 14 (BT) 16 3492 (BT) 20 1876 (BT) Easyday, Nilgiris, Her- Bid Security : Rs. 10, 000/- itage Fresh and Food- Cost of Bid Document : Rs. 500/- 5 6505 9 529 13 817 (BT) 17 6371 (BT) 21 1354(BT) worldstores are said to be Time Period : Two Years part of the Mahabachat LAND FOR SALE The Waiting List candidates are also required to submit in writing, their sale leading to additional 1. Sealed Bid are invited from established, experienced and reputed agencies acceptance, to PHQ on or before the 14th of August’ 2018. touch points and conven- AT having adequate experience in the work mentioned above. ience for customers. NAGA UNITED VILLAGE 2. The blank BoQ with Terms and Conditions for the above may be obtained from Sd/- As the pioneer of 3 BIGAS the office of the undersigned from 10/08/2018 (9:00 Hours) to 30/08/2018 (upto (T. JOHN LONGKUMER) IPS celebrating Independ- CONT: 9383024848 12:00 Hours) and website www.nhidcl.com. The cost of Bid Document will be Rs. Director General of Police ence Day with massive 500/- (Five Hundred) only and will be paid in the form of Demand Draft in favour of KG-2724 NO BROKER D-5850 National highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited payable at Dimapur, Nagaland upto 31/08/2018. 3. The duly filled bid in sealed envelope shall be submitted in the office of National Highways & Infrastructure the undersigned upto 12:00 Hours on 31/08/2018 and bid will be opened on 31/08/2018 at 15:00 Hours by Evaluation Committee constituted for this purpose Development Corporation Limited in the presence of intending bidders. Mode of applying: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways 1. Online @ www.nhidcl.com in the tender section. Government of India Government of India

2. Offline through branch office, Dimapur. DG-759 Ministry of AYUSH For further details please visit – www.nhidcl.com Branch office: - Dimapur, Nagaland Phone No: 03862-248537 Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, NOTE: Any changes or amendment to this notice will be posted on the above website only. invites AYUSH Colleges, Institutes, BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE, BUILDING THE NATION Notice Inviting Tenders/Quotations Hospitals, Clinics, AYUSH Practitioners and other stakeholders of the AYUSH GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND 1. Name of the work : - RFP for the hiring of space on lease Sector to participate in ‘Awards basis for a Period of two year for its DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION Site office cum guest house (Manager/ for Excellence in Information KOHIMA NAGALAND Technology (IT) in AYUSH Sector’. Site Engineer level) in Zunheboto (Dist. NO.ED/SCHO/PMS/4/2014-15 Dated the Kohima, th July 2018 Zunheboto), Nagaland. This Award is to promote the excellence NOTIFICATION ON PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITY in implementation of IT Initiatives, STUDENTUNDER MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS The last date for receipt of complete tender in the office of the recognize the achievements in IT, This is to inform that the Ministry of Minority Affairs has opened the National undersigned is 31/08/2018 upto12:00 hours. rd innovative use of IT for enhancement Scholarship Portal (NSP) on 23 July 2018. The online implementation of Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority Communities under which scheme the scholarships are For further details please visit NHIDCL website, www.nhidcl.com of efficiency, effectiveness of process, awarded to the economically weaker students from six notified minorities communities viz Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain and Parsis pursuing studies in India in a service delivery etc. in AYUSH Sector. Government or Private Schools will be done through the National Scholarship Portal of For more details please visit our the Government of India under URL www.scholorship.gov.in. The detailed guidelines Sd/- and standard operation procedure of the scheme is available in the portal. General Manager (Project) website: http://ayush.gov.in/ In view of the above, all the students and the Head of the Institutions are requested to NHIDCL, Branch office, Davp 17201/11/0013/1819 take the following action: (i) Those Institutions who are registered in the portal and yet to obtain User ID and H/no-63 (A), 1st Floor, password are requested to obtain their login ID at the earliest from the, respective Behind City Tower Building, DEO office to that the application may verified on time Those Institutions who are not yet registered are advised to register in the portal latest by 15th August 2018 so NST Colony, Circular road, that their students can apply scholarship under this scheme. Dimapur, Nagaland-797112 (ii) Students are advised to make use of Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) available on the NSP homepage of the website for filling up their applications. Email: [email protected] DG-760 Hon’ble Congress President Shri Rahul Gandhi has appointed the (iii) Name in the scholarship form, Aadhaar and Bank Account should be same. following persons as Office-Bearers of All India Congress Sava Dal. (iv) Bank Account should be operative and active. GENERAL SECRETARY (ORGANISER): (v) In-case of Joint Bank Account Candidates name should be first in the Bank Account. GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND 1. Shri P. A. Gurung 2. Shri Ramji Lal (vi) Those Students who have received scholarship for 2017-18 should apply for renewal OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER 3. Shri AK Jaiswal 4. Shri Lalji Prasad Mishra by using the same ID and password, and those students who did not get selected KOHIMA::: NAGALAND TREASURER: last year may apply for fresh. No. JUDL/SUCC/96/2018-V Dated Kohima, the 27th July, 2018 1. Shri Kanukula lanardhan Reddy OBJECTION NOTICE SECRETARY: SI. No Activities Date Whereas Smti. KEVIYIEKHO-Ü W/o LT. PELEVILIE PIENYÜ, Pensioner resident of 1. Shri Balram Singh Badoria 15. Shri J. P. Tiwari 1 Submission of online application for fresh by students 23rd July to 30th Sept' 2018 Krouliezou Colony, Kohima has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under 2. Dr. Amarjit Singh 16. Shri Bhimashankar Vatanadar 2 Submission of online application for Renewal by 23rd July to 30th Sept' 2018 the Indian Succession Act 1925, Part X to draw/withdraw/operate/transfer his/her Late husband- Pension P.O No. NL/V/16718 of Treasury, Kohima (North). Bank A/C 3. Shri Pratap Narayan Mishra 17. Shri Santosh Kumar Srivastava students 4. Shri Raj Narayan Yadav 18. Shri Purna Ghosh No.10530641946 SBI Main Branch, Kohima. Who expired on 02.07.2018. 5. Shri Mir Saheb Shoeb Ali 19. Shri Shashikant Rambhau Thorat All effort should be made to adhere to the timelines given by the Ministry on the portal. Now therefore, public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any within 1 6. Smt. Rajkumari Soni 20. Shri Rajinder Rasrania (WONTHUNO TSOPOE) (one) month from the date of issue of this notice. 7. Shri Piyush Trivedi 21. Shri Shankargouda Patil Director Sd/- (LITHRONGLA TONGPI RUTSA) Additional Deputy Commissioner 8. Shri Dinesh Kaushik 22. Shri Ashraph C. KG-2725 Issued by DIPR Kohima: Nagaland 9. Shri Rajbir Singh 23. Shri Chandra Prakash Bajpai KG-2726 10. Shri N. Neilo Koza 24. Shri Ashokraj Ahuja 11. Shri Sunil Srivastava 25. Shri Chandan Barua IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ANNEXURE ‘E’ NOTICES INVITING OTHER CLAMENTS TO REPRESENTATION COME 12. Shri Ramvilas Rawat 26. Shru Sushil Prashar SPECIMEN AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE IN NAME/DEED POLL/SWORN AFFIDAVIT FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) AND 13. Shri Chota Singh Chauhan 27. Shri Narender Kumar DIMAPUR DISTRICT: NAGALAND REGD.NO.228/18 DATED: 08.08.18 Dated Dimapur the 9th August 2018 By this deed I, the undersigned SHRI.IMLIAKUM JAMIR (New Name) previously called (SECTION 10 OF THE GUARDIAN AND WARD ACT 1890) 14. Shri Mangal Singh Solanki 28. Smt. Madhu Gurung IMLIAKUM K. JAMIR (Old Name), doing BUSINESS (give profession or vocation) and JOINT SECRETARY NOTICE resident of House No. CHURCH COLONY, NIULAND, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND (address) IN THE COURT OF SHRI ALBERT EZUNG ADDITIONAL DEPUTY solemnly declare: COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR 1. Shri B. Gangadhar Rao 7. Shri Prakashchandra Bharitiya NO.REV-1/90-D/ /Notice is hereby given 1. That for and on behalf of myself and my family and remitter issue, I wholly renounce/ 2. Dr. Jawaharlal Sharma 8. Shri Kumpap Heduji Thakor Zala relinquish and abandon the use of my former name/surename of IMLIAKUM K. JAMIR Whereas application under succession Act 1925 and Guardian that Shri/Smti. S.Chithen Longkumer resident of (Old Name) and in place thereof, I do hereby assume from this date the name/surename 3. Ms. Minal Bhalial Bhai Gohil 9. Shri G. Mallesham IMLIAKUM JAMIR (New Name) so that I and my family and remitter issue may hereafter and Ward Act 1890 for grant of Succession &Guardianship 4. Smt. Kalpana Bhatnagar 10. Shri Jaffar Babu Dimapur who has applied for issue of mortgage be called, known and distinguished not by my former name/surname, but assumed name/ Certificate for the estate of Late Vimetsa @ Vimetsa Tepa clearance concerning to Patta No.44, Dag No.351 surname of IMLIAKUM JAMIR (New Name). 5. Sh. Sangram Chandrakant 11. Shri Rakesh Shetty 2. That for the purpose of evidencing such my determination declare that I shall at all times Deceased, has file by Shri/Smti Aseu Tepa Guardian of Miss/ Tawade measuring an area 01-00-00 located at Block No/ hereafter in all records, deeds and writing and in all dealing and transactions, private as well Master Under Mentioned Childrens and whereas the 10 day as upon all occasions whatsoever, use sign the name of IMLIAKUM JAMIR (New Name) as 6. Shri Vinod Kolapkar 12. Shri Sanjeev T. Village.Darogapathar, Mouza No.3 which has my name/surname in place and in substitution of my former name/surname. of 9 2018 has been fixed for hearing the case notice is hereby He has also appointed a National Advisory Council of All India been located mortgage in the NIDC Bank/Society. 3. That I expressly authorize and request all persons in general and relatives and friends in given that any person interest in the Administration of the particular, at all times hereafter to designate and address me my family and remitter issue by estate of the said deceased may if he she so desires appear in Congress Sava Dal with the following Members: 1. Shri Anoop Kumar Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land such assumed name/surname of IMLIAKUM JAMIR (New Name). Sood 2. Shri Krishan Kumar Pandey 3. Shri Chandrakant Dayma 4. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my former and adopted name/ surname of the Court on the said day of 10.9.18. may be submitted in written in the Court of the IMLIAKUM K. JAMIR (Old Name) and IMLIAKUM JAMIR (New Name) affix my signature th (Ashok Gehlot) 4. Shri Chola Singh Chauhan 5. Shri R. K. Makhhani and seal, if any, this 8th day of August, 2018. Given under the hand and seal of the court this 8 the day of undersigned on or before 16.08.18. Signed seal and delivered by the above name 8/18. Sd/- Date: 08.08.2018 Sd/- Former Name: IMLIAKUM K.JAMIR Deputy Commissioner Deputy Commissioner IMLIAKUMC K-1824 Dimapur, Nagaland NOTARY PUBLIC D-5851 D-5852 Dimapur Nagaland D-5853 6 The World of Plastics, in Numbers EastErn Mirror Eric Beckman | The Conversation DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2018 rom its early beginnings during and after World War II, the commercial industry for polymers – long chain synthetic molecules of which “plas- tics” are a common misnomer – has grown Seeking Hay in the Rain Frapidly. In 2015, over 320 million tons of polymers, urvival of the fittest; that is what Charles Dar- excluding fibers, were manufactured across the globe. win had taught us long ago. While some follow Until the last five years, polymer product designers the Darwin theory to survive, others seem to be have typically not considered what will happen after more interested in inventing new theories. Con- the end of their product’s initial lifetime. This is begin- Sgress President Rahul Gandhi is definitely one of them. ning to change, and this issue will require increasing Without being fit enough, Rahul aspires to lead this focus in the years ahead. country at this crucial juncture. No, it is not a personal The plastics industry attack on the young leader as we are not talking about his personal fitness. Rather, the people of the country “Plastic” has become a somewhat misguided way to are more worried about the health of his party. describe polymers. Typically derived from petroleum The century-old Congress, the spearhead of our or natural gas, these are long chain molecules with freedom struggle that ruled the country for over six dec- hundreds to thousands of links in each chain. Long ades since Independence, is now in total disarray. Earli- chains convey important physical properties, such as er, many Congressmen used to proudly claim that apart strength and toughness, that short molecules simply from the Parliament, the only place where one would cannot match. find representation from every nook and corner of the “Plastic” is actually a shortened form of “thermo- country was the Congress. It was a fact too. Congress plastic,” a term that describes polymeric materials that was present from Kashmir to Kanyakumari; from Kutch can be shaped and reshaped using heat. to Kohima. But the picture is entirely different today. The modern polymer industry was effectively cre- The presence of the grand old party is shrinking rapidly. ated by Wallace Carothers at DuPont in the 1930s. Today, in many states of the country, the party has mere His painstaking work on polyamides led to the com- ter, air, grease, cleaning solvents – all things that these in total, where the polyolefins dominate. Polyethylene signboard presence only. The place has been taken ei- mercialization of nylon, as a wartime shortage of silk polymers could encounter when in use. Finally, they’re terephthalate, a polyester, dominates the market for ther by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or by regional par- forced women to look elsewhere for stockings. easy to shape into products, while robust enough that beverage bottles and textile fibers. ties. Forget about bigger states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar When other materials became scarce during World packaging made from them won’t deform in a delivery Building and construction consumes another 20 or West Bengal, even in smaller states like Nagaland, War II, researchers looked to synthetic polymers to fill truck sitting in the sun all day. percent of the total polymers produced, where PVC Congress’ presence is rarely felt these days. the gaps. For example, the supply of natural rubber for However, these materials have serious downsides. pipe and its chemical cousins dominate. PVC pipes are The party has two options to restore its lost glory. vehicle tires was cut off by the Japanese conquest of They degrade painfully slowly, meaning that polyole- lightweight, can be glued rather than soldered or weld- Firstly, it can go back to the people at the grass root level Southeast Asia, leading to a synthetic polymer equiva- fins will survive in the environment for decades to ed, and greatly resist the damaging effects of chlorine with its oft-repeated ideals of secularism and develop- lent. centuries. Meanwhile, wave and wind action mechani- in water. Unfortunately, the chlorine atoms that confer ment. Definitely it is not an easy task. It will take years Curiosity-driven breakthroughs in chemistry led to cally abrades them, creating microparticles that can be PVC this advantage make it very difficult to recycle – for the Congress to get back the support of the masses further development of synthetic polymers, including ingested by fish and animals, making their way up the most is discarded at the end of life. like it had enjoyed previously. The second option is a the now widely used polypropylene and high-density food chain toward us. Polyurethanes, an entire family of related polymers, bit easier. Keeping the present ground realities in mind, polyethylene. Some polymers, such as Teflon, were Recycling polyolefins is not as straightforward are widely used in foam insulation for homes and ap- the party can have alliance with the non-BJP parties, stumbled upon by accident. pliances, as well as in architectural coatings. mainly the regional forces. It may pave way for electoral Eventually, the combination of need, scientific ad- The automotive sector uses increasing amounts of success of the party and if that happens, the Congress vances and serendipity led to the full suite of polymers Oil and gas uses thermoplastics, primarily to reduce weight and hence can concentrate to win back popular support. that you can now readily recognize as “plastics.” These About four percent of annual total use of oil and achieve greater fuel efficiency standards. The Europe- But even months after becoming the party presi- polymers were rapidly commercialized, thanks to a gas worldwide is for plastic production. dent, Rahul Gandhi is yet to spell the path that Con- desire to reduce products’ weight and to provide inex- gress will adopt in the coming days. Sometimes Rahul pensive alternatives to natural materials like cellulose What are plastics used for? says that he is ready to become the Prime Minister if or cotton. More than one-third of the plastic polymers pro- his party becomes that single-largest in Lok Sabha. The Types of plastic duced in 2015 were used for packaging. That cat- same person on a number of other occasions had also The production of synthetic polymers globally is dom- egory also generated the most waste. stated that he was ready to accept any person to lead inated by the polyolefins – polyethylene and polypro- the country barring those who believe in RSS ideology. pylene. Sometimes his party joins hands with other opposition Polyethylene comes in two types: “high density” parties to corner the government, while in some other and “low density.” On the molecular scale, high-den- occasions chooses to go solo. The latest example of Ra- sity polyethylene looks like a comb with regularly hul’s flip-flop was evident in selecting a candidate for spaced, short teeth. The low-density version, on the the post of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman’s post. The other hand, looks like a comb with irregularly spaced other day the opposition parties in Rajya Sabha com- teeth of random length – somewhat like a river and its as one would like owing to collection and cleaning bined together to defeat the ruling alliance candidate tributaries if seen from high above. Although they’re issues. Oxygen and heat cause chain damage dur- for Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) membership. both polyethylene, the differences in shape make ing reprocessing, while food and other materials Many thought in the election of Deputy Chairman the these materials behave differently when molded into contaminate the polyolefin. Continuing advances same formula would be adopted. But for reasons best films or other products. in chemistry have created new grades of polyolefins known to them, the party put up its own candidate dis- Polyolefins are dominant for a few reasons. First, with enhanced strength and durability, but these can- regarding the need of opposition unity. they can be produced using relatively inexpensive not always mix with other grades during recycling. Clearly, by going alone, Congress has lost an op- natural gas. Second, they’re the lightest synthetic pol- What’s more, polyolefins are often combined with Chart: The Conversation, CC-BY-ND portunity to make the foundation of opposition unity ymers produced at large scale; their density is so low other materials in multi-layer packaging; while these Source: Science Advances (2017) strong. If this trend continues, talk of fighting BJP to- that they float. Third, polyolefins resist damage by -wa multi-layer constructs work well, they are impossible gether will remain a distant dream. Sooner than later, to recycle. an Union estimates that 16 percent of the weight of an Rahul Gandhi will have to spell his stand. Otherwise, Polymers are some- average automobile is plastic components, most nota- his dream of dethroning the Modi Government will re- Plastic around the globe times criticized for being bly for interior parts and components. main a distant dream. And that is definitely not good The term “plastic” covers many different types of polymers, each produced produced from increas- Over 70 million tons of thermoplastics per year are news for the Congress. in many millions of tons in 2015. ingly scarce petroleum used in textiles, mostly clothing and carpeting. More and natural gas. However, than 90 percent of synthetic fibers, largely polyethyl- the fraction of either natu- ene terephthalate, are produced in Asia. The growth in ral gas or petroleum used synthetic fiber use in clothing has come at the expense DAILY to produce polymers is of natural fibers like cotton and wool, which require very low; less than 5 per- significant amounts of farmland to be produced. The cent of either oil or natural synthetic fiber industry has seen dramatic growth for gas produced each year clothing and carpeting, thanks to interest in special PATH is employed to generate properties like stretch, moisture-wicking and breath- plastics. Further, ethylene ability. can be produced from sug- As in the case of packaging, textiles are not com- arcane ethanol, as is done monly recycled. The average U.S. citizen generates That Smiling Man commercially by Braskem over 90 pounds of textile waste each year. According in Brazil. to Greenpeace, the average person in 2016 bought 60 percent more items of clothing every year than the av- How plastic is used erage person did 15 years earlier, and keeps the clothes Depending upon the re- for a shorter period of time. gion, packaging consumes 35 to 45 percent of the syn- Eric Beckman is a professor of Chem/Petroleum Chart: The Conversation, CC-BY-ND · Source: Science Advances (2017) thetic polymer produced Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh Income Tax Returns Can Now Be Filed Online Without Linking Aadhaar BIBLE READ: COLOSSIANS 3:18–23 Two weeks after the Delhi high court order, the Central Board of Direct Taxes now provides THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as an “opt-out” option on its website for those who do not want to provide Aadhaar details. working for the Lord, not for human masters. ~ Colossians 3:23 The Wire Staff oing to the grocery store isn’t something I par- he Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has ticularly enjoy. It’s just a mundane part of life— allowed online filing of income tax return something that has to be done. without quoting Aadhaar number for those But there is one part of this task I’ve unex- who have not enrolled for the digital identifi- Tcation programme. Gpectedly come to look forward to: checking out in Fred’s lane. Fred, you see, turns checkout into show time. This comes two weeks after the Delhi high court di- He’s amazingly fast, always has a big smile, and even rected the tax department to provide an “opt out” op- dances (and sometimes sings!) as he acrobatically flips tion on its website so that those without Aadhaar card (unbreakable) purchases into a plastic bag. Fred clearly can file their income tax return. enjoys a job that could be seen as one of the most tedi- Till August 2, the income tax department’s website re- ous around. And for just a moment, his cheerful spirit quired the Aadhaar details for filing of income tax return. brightens the lives of people in his checkout lane. But on Wednesday (August 8), Jayshree Satpute, one of the petitioners in the Delhi high court case, filed The way Fred does his job has won my respect and her income tax return without furnishing Aadhaar de- admiration. His cheerful attitude, desire to serve, and at- tails. “We hoped that the CBDT would comply sooner,” tention to detail all line up well with the apostle Paul’s Satpute told Scroll.in. description of how we are to work in Colossians 3:23: “This felt like a process that made us anxious. Sev- “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as work- eral others in the same situation kept contacting us to ing for the Lord.” ask if the CBDT had complied or not. The CBDT should For representation purpose When we’re in relationship with Jesus, any job we have made the changes to the website without us hav- have to do gives us an opportunity to reflect His pres- lawyer Satpute moved the court for being allowed to The fate of the Aadhaar programme is hanging in ing to file an application in the court,” she added. file their income tax returns without having to provide the balance as its Constitutional validity has been le- ence in our lives. No task is too small . . . or too big! Tripti Poddar, the lawyer for the petitioners in the their Aadhaar details. The deadline for filing income gally challenged in the Supreme Court. The apex court Tackling our responsibilities—whatever they may be— case, said they were happy that the CBDT has finally tax returns was initially set for July 31 and but has now has completed hearing on a bunch of petitions and has with joy, creativity, and excellence gives us an oppor- provided an “opt-out” option. “However, through the been extended till August 31. reserved its order. tunity to influence those around us, no matter our job. process of this case, we realised that there are scores The tax department had indeed complied with the In March, a Constitution bench had directed the of Indians in the same position as my clients, who also Lord, help me to tackle everything on my plate today court’s order, claimed the government lawyer earlier. government not to link provision of services to Aad- felt anxious about waiting till the last minute to file However, when assesses tried to file their income tax haar card, except in case of subsidies and welfare with grace, enthusiasm, and joy, knowing that my their returns. It shouldn’t have taken them so long to attitude may affect others in ways I’m not even aware of. returns without furnishing Aadhaar details, the option schemes, pending its final order. comply with the court’s order,” Poddar said. was denied to them by the website, leaving them con- On June 30, the CBDT extended the deadline for On July 20, activist Shreya Sen and human rights The best way to do satisfying work is to founded. linking Aadhaar and PAN till March 31, 2019. do it for the Lord. The contents of articles in this page do not necessarily reflect the Editorial view or policy of the paper. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, August 10, 2018 7 Asking People to Have Fewer Babies to Fight Climate Change is Not Fair The greatest trick neoliberalism ever pulled was to convince people that individual action is more effective than collective, collaborative efforts

Madalsa Singh | thewire.in not symbolic asceticism or and very rare salamander. A demanding that people forgo niche but thoroughly enjoy- he New York Times The crux of the criticism, their next generation but to able Facebook group, New Magazine recently rightly, remains that it’s wrong decarbonise our economies. Urbanist Memes for Transit dedicated an entire to blame human nature and Oriented Teens, has discussed Think global, act local some relevant issues on trans- month’s issue to cli- humanity – a world exists The enormity and impact of Tmate change – a 30,000-word beyond the US – when dis- portation, urban spaces and our environmental and cli- un-sprawling our cities in a long-read. Diligently re- information campaigns are mate crises doesn’t always in- searched by Nathaniel Rich, rampant, corporations are let playful and engaging way. voke the required urgency but Take your pick – action, the narrative describes the off the hook, and climate poli- it can often increase anxiety, decade when despite abun- tics remains broken, not only advocacy, awareness – and apathy and detach individu- there are individual-led com- dant and clear scientific infor- within high emission coun- als from their actions. What mation, our species refused to tries but in the wider world munities working success- is the point of flying less or fully, online and offline, in act on the existential problem as poorer countries grapple eating less meat when the im- of carbon emissions and asso- with the effects of a changing making an impact to their pact is minuscule? The mass micro-climates and, by ex- ciated climate change. climate they had little hand in transformation of unsustain- Peppered with horrify- creating. tension, the world. Actions able systems – carbon heavy only seem meaningful when ing yet stunning visuals, the Climate change is a com- industries, commodity-driven two-part article spans 1979 plicated topic both in its scope there is visible impact. In this financial systems and com- context, it is disingenuous to to 1989, when climate science and impact. We are still refin- mercial livestock operations was understood and conclu- ing our models, discovering expect that only individual – can be even more difficult, actions would (or could have) sive, scientists were very sure, new feedback mechanisms especially when advocacy world powers were close to (plastic trash is now a source reversed emission release, but from consumers is not effec- it is reasonable to expect them doing something about it and of greenhouse gases) and cal- tive enough. even the then Republican culating real time impact on to transform urban spaces, Recent studies tackling the reduce household electric- party of the US deemed it an geographically constrained was clear: depleting the ozone In the last couple of lar instances. Recycling and exact same question – of mov- urgent problem. The article is disasters. Its impact on our layer in the stratosphere will weeks, many companies waste segregation is almost a ity consumption, help create ing beyond individual behav- green spaces and work to- a work of history, specifically politics, economy and tech- increase the incidence of can- have pledged to stop the use futile exercise since trash to- iour and focusing on a collec- American history, but also nology is a work in progress. cer; there are alternatives for of plastic straws, a common day is complicated and not wards solving location-specif- tive human interface with the ic problems like heat islands, points out the failure in larger At the same time, some these products; action needs single-use plastic commod- everyone can segregate ac- environment – have found the humanity to grasp the prob- things are clear: carbon di- to be immediate. ity. Coffee shops to high-end cording to raisin codes. We pollution, air quality and wa- transformational role indi- ter harvesting. lem and work towards collec- oxide and other greenhouse There are lessons to be bars provide a paper straw are appealed to to reduce our viduals can play by “stepping tive long term welfare of our gases (methane, nitrous ox- learnt for climate and envi- that turns into mush before carbon footprint, often in ex- Our climate messag- outside the norm” and “in- ing has come a full circle. It species. ide, chlorofluorocarbons, hy- ronment action, but carbon you’re done with your drink. treme ways; a headline in The spiring collective action”. Since the story was pub- drofluorocarbons, etc.) are emissions don’t have just one The move was lauded because Guardian last week read ‘Want started with a distant polar Some of the more inspir- bear perched atop a shrinking lished, many historians, heating up the planet. Reduce source and there are problems plastic is an environmental to fight climate change? Have ing stories emerging from climate scientists and jour- their emissions and we have a to solve at every stage – tech- cancer that has now spread to fewer children’. While we’re ice block in the north, invok- this paradigm are in our ing nonchalance, to currently nalists have come out with shot at saving ourselves from nology, economics, politics the pelagic depths. expected to limit our procrea- neighbourhoods. A group of criticism over the apparent long-term negative impacts. and, finally, in our messaging. Others highlighted the tion, only a 100 companies leaving many disappointed concerned citizens revived with their efforts. Our planet whitewashing of the role of And we have had some suc- “What can we do to help inherent ableism behind the around the world belched the Kaikondrahalli lake in fossil fuel companies and the cess. The Montreal Protocol, planet and our environ- move – differently abled peo- 71% of the total emissions is lucky to be situated in our Bengaluru, led by a newly Solar System the way it is: resource-heavy, regulation- signed almost 30 years ago by ment?” is easily one of the ple depend on straws to con- (Coal India is at number #6). transplanted resident named free neoliberal economies. 197 countries, is a rare exam- most frequently asked ques- sume fluids – and the minus- Saving the world is tough just close enough to provide Priya Ramasudan. The Nobel energy for sustaining life and Canadian author and activist ple of collective action that tions by people who want to cule share that straws take up not only because of our reti- laureate Elinor Ostrom (eco- Naomi Klein wrote about the saved the ozone layer and participate in humanity’s big- in plastic waste in our oceans cence to change behaviour for far enough to not get toasted. nomics, 2009) planted a jack- A similarly fine balance is neoliberal “supernova” oc- helped mitigate the emissions. gest challenge. What can I, as (0.03% of eight million tonnes). common, long-term good, as fruit tree at the rejuvenated curring parallel to Rich’s nar- A similar effort was an individual, do to make that In contrast, fishing gear cur- Rich suggested, but also be- needed to save it: being wor- premises of the lake, a testa- ried enough to make urgent rative, where deregulation, achieved with the Kigali change? The more challeng- rently makes up around 46% cause it is hard to do it in our ment to her belief in commu- privatisation and profits ruled amendment to curtail the ing among us would question, of the oceanic plastic waste. material economies. People changes and hopeful enough nity-led solutions. to have the courage to see over planetary health. Rob- emission of hydrofluorocar- rightly so, how the responsi- Your skipping a straw would will take a car if public transit Last month, in a danger- inson Meyer wrote about the bons used chiefly in air con- bility of solving climate fell have practically no impact is unavailable or bad. They will them through. We might just ously polluted Delhi, citizens make it. details of climate politics and ditioning, refrigeration and on individual action when the but maybe eating sustainably eat foods produced through and activists prevented 16,000 Madalsa Singh is a researcher US administration during that foam insulation. The Mon- scope transcends individuals sourced tuna and advocating economies of scale because mature trees from being cut working on issues of energy, time which didn’t find a men- treal Protocol worked due to to much larger actors, gov- for better commercial fishing they are cheap, and they will through vigils, protests and climate change and mobility. tion: solar programs were de- a rare consensus in the global ernments and industrialised gear, its disposal and recycling use air conditioning as the petitions. In Mexico, a nuns She is currently based out of funded, climate agencies were political forum and because world? Even if we do choose to by fishing companies might world is bathed in heatwaves. formed an unlikely partner- Carnegie Mellon University, censored and shuttered and their sources were few and do our bit, would it ever make make a difference. The solution for humans ship with British conserva- Pittsburgh. projects closed. concentrated. The messaging a dent? Will it ever be worth it? There are plenty of simi- in a carbon-heavy culture is tionists to save the indigenous

from the long past lives of plants and ma- rine creatures, as coal and oil are burned. In a very real sense, our history has been Trees Are Made of Human Breath turned into a greenhouse gas. Surely the history of all those students could have been better used and respect- ed. Yes, this tree had to go. But instead of being turned into chips, couldn’t the trunk have been cut into usable boards that would not quickly decay and release car- bon dioxide? Those boards could become outdoor furniture, literally supporting fu- ture students who sit under the shade of the next tree planted to record more his- tory. It is, of course, faster and easier just to chip a tree when it is felled. Trees growing in the open are all different, and any saw- miller who accepts such a tree will have to process it very carefully. There is no ef- ficiency of scale with urban trees. Every urban tree is unique. Anyone who milled with them would have to care- fully consider every cut and work with each individual tree’s shape and growth pattern. much decay and the risk to our safety was The tree outside my office had been drew it back into itself to grow. But isn’t this appropriate consideration for Cris Brack | The Conversation too great. I know that tree had to go – it was growing alongside that popular path for Think of that. All those students who a tree that contains our very breath and our too close to a major path and there was no years, and thousands of students walked passed that tree over the past half-century history? Shouldn’t every tree that grows in utside my office window, two alternative. But as the last of the chips were past it each day. Those students gained have given a part of themselves to help our cities be uniquely treated and turned skilled workers complete a hard swept up, I felt we had lost a piece of his- much from the rich air that tree was re- form the wood at the heart of that tree. The into a useful product when it comes time and dirty job. They’re cutting the tory. sponsible for creating. That air was drawn tree is recording a history of us. In this way, to cut it down? felled trunk of a tree into small Isn’t that what trees are: air, water and deep into the lungs of all those passing the tree is us. Any urban tree that needs to be cut Oenough pieces to be thrown into the back history? With a bit of sun, a tree uses the students. Maybe they even performed a lit- But it is gone now, cut into manage- down should go to the schools for student of a truck with the rest of the chipped re- natural miracle of photosynthesis to com- tle better in their studies, energised by the able pieces and chipped or discarded. The woodworkers or other makers, to become mains. I know that this act was ultimately bine a little water with carbon dioxide from walk beneath the tree. carbon dioxide that was drawn from the art or furniture – not into the atmosphere for my own safety. I, like tens of thousands the air to produce the building blocks for its But remember – the students breathed breath of all those students will return to to add to the greenhouse gas load. of others over the past 50 years, regularly own growth, as well as oxygen for us. Over out again. the atmosphere as the chips decay over walked beneath the canopy of that tree. time, that tree can build itself higher and That very same tree took that expelled the coming years. In the atmosphere, it Cris Brack is an associate Professor of But recently it was concluded by peo- more massive, while recording the history air, breathed from the lungs of all those stu- will mingle with other carbon dioxide mol- forest measurement & management at the ple, better trained than I, that there was too of its growth in its rings. dents and now rich in carbon dioxide, and ecules that themselves have been released Australian National University

Today’s ASTRO-PREDICTION ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): A group with CANCER (JUN 22 - JUL 22): Your talents as LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): Circumstances CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19): A letter or which you’re affiliated may be temporarily a psychologist could be put to work today beyond your control might get in the way of call could arrive today bringing upsetting torn apart by quarrels among its members, when misunderstandings arise. Your com- attending a group event. This could cause news about money, Capricorn. Your first re- Aries. It’s best to stay out of it. A friend could panions aren’t likely to be thinking straight some disappointment for you and others, action might be to blame yourself or some- be having trouble and come to you for advice and help. and may not respond to reassurance, Cancer. Use your Libra. It’s best to find something else to do. Your own one else, but the circumstances are probably beyond Don’t let yourself get too frustrated by his or her weak- intuition to find the best way to defuse the situation. project is likely to need some attention, and this could anyone’s control. Chances are it can be set right. Before ness. This could be a frustrating day for you, and one Finances might cause some worry right now, but your prove to be a challenge that keeps you engrossed for anyone gets too upset, it’s best to investigate and find best spent concentrating on projects. All will be better ingenuity and money sense should put things right. Go hours. Treat yourself to dinner out tonight. out what needs to be done. It might take some effort, tomorrow. out and have fun tonight. but all will be well. SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): A female visi- TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): Changes taking LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): Someone who in- tor who needs some sympathy could come AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): Jealousy place in your home could cause some tem- terests you could seem to be showing inter- around today. She may want advice on some could rear its ugly head today, Aquarius. This porary frustration tense nerves on the part est in someone else. This might arouse your problems, Scorpio, but she could also bring could involve a romantic relationship. Jeal- of family members, Taurus. Perhaps you’re insecurities and cause a bit of jealousy. Don’t information, possibly involving new scientific or meta- ousy is often groundless, so avoid it by doing moving or refurnishing or trying to do a thorough make yourself crazy, Leo. All may not be as it seems. Try physical studies that you find fascinating and that some communicating. This is the time to make the ef- cleaning and everyone is getting into everyone else’s to discern the facts. Invitations to more than one social you’ll want to relate to others. This information could fort to turn a disadvantage into an advantage. Strong way. Just try to get the job done as quickly as possible. event on the same night might force you to make an un- trigger your own insights. Write down your ideas. You’ll emotions can work for you under some circumstances. Once it’s done, tempers will subside and all will be well. comfortable choice. Make the one that suits you best. want to remember them. A passionate reconciliation is better than an angry es- trangement. GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 21): Miscommuni- VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): Someone is keep- SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): Some im- cation with someone from far away could ing secrets from you. We all have private is- portant plans, perhaps involving a vacation PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): Nervous tension lead to bruised egos, heightened emotions, sues, Virgo, but this situation affects you. or education, could be temporarily blocked could cause a temporary malaise that keeps and angry phone calls. It’s best not to get Your intuition will probably tell you who the by circumstances beyond your control, Sag- your energy very low today. But there are drawn into a quarrel, Gemini. Try to straighten it all person is. Try to get them to open up without exerting ittarius. This can make you upset and might even set tasks that need to be done, Pisces, so you’ll out. Changes in your neighborhood could cause prob- pressure. Unfinished tasks could drive you crazy. You your temper on edge. You may be tempted to take out probably try to do them in spite of the way you feel. Try lems with travel, so be prepared for blocked streets and may try to race through them, which can cause too your frustrations on others. It would be more produc- not to overwork yourself or take your weariness out on heavy traffic. Walk - it will clear your head and get you much stress. Get the crucial ones done and let the oth- tive - and challenging - to find ways to make your plans others. It’s better to let some things go than make your- where you’re going more quickly. ers go. Relax with a movie tonight. work, even if they’re delayed. self and everyone else that much more stressed out.

The contents of articles on this page do not necessarily reflect the Editoral view or policy of the paper EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, August 10, 2018 8 nation LS passes bill to enable NRIs to appoint proxy to cast vote new Delhi, aug. 9 (ianS):The present vote from their original Rules, 1960 provide that the Lok Sabha on Thursday passed place of living or by satisfying overseas electors can register a bill that proposes to amend the Election Commission that themselves in the electoral rolls Bill to strengthen human rights the Representation of the Peo- they were ordinary residents of and exercise their franchise in ple Act, 1951 to enable the over- their place of work. person on production of origi- seas electors to appoint proxies Referring to the concerns nal passport. institutions introduced in Lok Sabha to cast their votes in the elec- of members about the word “The existing rules stipulate A bill was introduced in the State for Home Hansraj Gan- the cases of human rights vio- other commissions. tions to Lok Sabha and state “proxy”, Prasad said it is not a the physical presence of the Lok Sabha on Thursday to garam Ahir. lation in the Union Territories. The bill seeks to amend the assemblies. dirty word. overseas electors in the respec- strengthen the human rights The bill envisages to en- It also proposes to amend Protection of Human Rights Replying to the debate on “It is a properly defined legal tive polling station in India on institutions and make them large the scope of eligibil- the term of office of chairper- Act, 1993 and will make NHRC the Representation of the Peo- word. Armed forces are also the day of polling. This causes more compliant with the in- ity and scope of selection of son and members of National and SHRC more compliant ple (Amendment) Bill, 2017, given right of proxy voting,” he hardship to the overseas elec- ternational standards set in Chairperson, National Human Human Rights Commission with the Paris Principle, a set Law Minister Ravi Shankar said said. tors in exercising their franchise Paris Principles. Rights Commission as well as and State Human Rights Com- of international standards it was a “momentous event” About the suggestion for by being present in India on the The Protection of Human the State Human Rights Com- missions to make it in con- which frame and guide the and a big opportunity was be- introducing e-voting, Prasad day of polling. Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2018 mission. It seeks to incorpo- sonance with the terms of work of national human rights ing given to non-resident Indi- said there were a lot of dif- “In view of the above dif- was introduced by Minister of rate a mechanism to look after chairperson and members of institutions. ans (NRIs). ficulties in it and more ad- ficulty faced by the overseas He said the constitution vancement in technology will electors, the Government has makers had given the right to be needed to make a secure considered the feasibility of fa- vote to all Indians and as such architecture. cilitating external mode of vot- the NRIs also had the right. “Let Pointing to opposition ing i.e. voting by proxy, whereby Lok Sabha passes GST amendment bills us not deride the contribution benches, he said they should such electors can exercise their The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed duced GST rates on 384 items and 68 ment it at all and if yes, then when to of NRIs. They have made a not have any objection if NRIs franchise from their place of four bills that seek to amend GST laws services in the last one year, and as implement it. We also deferred it by 15 place for themselves by their want to listen to Prime Minister residence abroad,” the state- which, among other things, seek to compliance and revenue collection months to September 2019,” he said. hard work. Their commitment Narendra Modi when he travels ment said. simplify the return filing process and increases, tax rate on more goods and The opposition raised a noisy pro- to India is truly remarkable,” abroad. The bill proposes to amend increase the upper limit of turnover for services will be slashed. test during his response in the Lok he said. He said India is seen as a section 60 of the Representa- opting for composition scheme from Goyal said that acknowledging the Sabha, to which Goyal said the opposi- Responding to the appre- global power. tion of the People Act, 1951 to Rs 1 crore to Rs 1.5 crore, among others. need to simplify return filing process, tion parties are “obstructing and delay- hension of some members The Representation of the enable the overseas electors to The Central GST (Amendment) a committee was set up to study return ing passage of law that is in interest of that the proxy provision can be People Act, 1950 provides for appoint a proxy to cast the vote Bill, Integrated GST (Amendment) Bill, forms which came up with a single- the nation”. misused, he said rules will be allocation of seats and delimita- in an election on their behalf, Union Territory GST (Amendment) page return. “It has now been placed in “This is unfortunate. People are made in such a way that if law tion of constituencies for elec- subject to certain conditions to Bill and GST (Compensation to States) the public domain for wider consulta- watching how you are obstructing the is flouted, it will lead to cancel- tions, qualifications of voters, be laid down. Amendment Bill were tabled in the tion.” The Minister said some changes work which is for the welfare of the lation of the mandate. and preparation of electoral According to a UN survey, lower House of Parliament on Tuesday. are needed in the law as well to bring in nation. What message do you want to Responding to members’ rolls. India’s diaspora population is Finance Minister Piyush Goyal said the simple monthly return form, which send to people? Do you want tax rates concerns about migrant work- The Representation of the the largest in the world with 16 the government is making all efforts are being made through the amend- to be high? ers, Prasad said the Election People Act, 1951, provides for million people from the country to simplify procedures and rationalise ment bills. “Congress ministers were involved Commission was already work- the conduct of elections and living in 2015. Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates to “Small traders were worried about in the process of framing the amend- ing on it. offences and disputes related The bill also proposes create a “good and simple tax regime as the reverse charge mechanism and ment bills. And still you are obstruct- “Our sympathy is with to elections. changes in the Acts to make envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra so we decided to make appropriate ing... People are watching that you act them. They should be given the The statement of objects provisions gender neutral and Modi”. changes in the law, so as to enable GST different in the GST Council and entire- right to vote,” he said. Prasad and reasons of the bill states replace the term wife with He said the GST Council has re- Council to decide whether to imple- ly different outside,” the Minister said. said migrant workers can at that the Registration of Electors spouse.

Rains claim 26 lives in Kerala; Scores of dams opened Parliament passes bill thiruvananthapuram, which has received 39.87 reservoir lifting shutters. aug. 9 (Pti): Heavy rains cm rains in the last two So, the boat race has been pounding Kerala triggered days, causing severe dam- postponed. The new date to restore SC/ST Act a series of landslides in age, according to district will be announced later,” new Delhi, aug. 9 (ianS): The Rajya Sabha on the hilly Idukki district administration sources. he said. Thursday unanimously passed the Scheduled and northern parts, kill- The Cheruthoni Dam, “The flood has caused Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of ing 26 people since last part of Idukki reservoir, large-scale damage across Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2018, which seeks night with chief Minister the largest arch dam in the state. to overturn a Supreme Court order that struck Pinarayi Vijayan today de- Asia was opened after 26 Water levels in rivers down the provision for immediate arrest of the scribing the situation as years. are on the rise.Thus, there accused booked under the Act. ‘very grim’. The water level in is a need to open the shut- Since the Lok Sabha has already passed the The Army and Na- the Idukki dam stood at ters of many dams,” the bill, it is set to become a law following the Presi- tional Disaster Response 2,399.58 feet (in relation chief minister said. dent’s assent. Force have been de- to mean sea level) at 4.30 A 24x7 monitoring cell Replying to the discussion on the bill, Social ployed in affected areas pm today against the full has been set up at the Sec- Justice Minister Thaawar Chand Gehlot said that in Idukki, Kozhikode, reservoir level of 2,403 feet, retariat here to co-ordi- the Narendra Modi government was committed Waynad and Malap- prompting the authorities nate the relief works with to the welfare of the Dalits and the weaker sec- puram districts to assist to issue the red alert, of- various district collectors. tions and stressed that it had not brought the bill the civil administration ficials said. Ernakulam District ad- “under any pressure”. in the rescue operations, Water from the dam ministration officials said The bill provides that an Investigating officials said. would be let into Cheru- over 2,300 people living Officer will not require the approval of any State Disaster Con- thoni and Periyar rivers. on the banks of Periyar authority for the arrest of the accused booked trol Room sources said 26 Waynad district ac- river have been shifted to under the SC/ST Act. Further, it provides that people have died in rain- PTI a preliminary inquiry will not be required for Roof of a house collapses following a flash flood, triggered by heavy rains, at Kodencheri in Kozhikode counted for three deaths, 38 camps opened in view related incidents since district of Kerala on Thursday. while Kannur, Ernakulam of rising water level follow- the registration of an FIR against those accused yesterday with 17 of them and Palakkad two each, ing release of water from under the Act. being killed in landslides It has asked tourists Idukki dam, issued the and is telling of the seri- officials said. Cheruthoni and Idamala- On March 20, the Supreme Court ruled in Idukki and Malapuram not to go to high range red alert saying the shut- ousness of the situation. The casualty in Iduk- yar dams. that to arrest persons accused of committing districts. areas and dam sites in the ters of the reservoir would People living in down- ki district included five Members of the cen- an offence under the said Act, approval of the With several rivers in state. be opened at 6 AM tomor- stream areas of these dams members of a family in tral team, who are in the concerned Senior Superintendent of Police will spate following the inces- The incessant rains row and asked people must be cautious,” a tweet Adimali town. state to assess the damage be required. Further, a Deputy Superintendent sant rains, as many as 24 also disrupted landing living downstream to be by the Chief Minister’s Of- Two persons were caused by the rains since of Police may conduct a preliminary inquiry to dams in different parts operations at the interna- “extremely vigilant”. fice said later. pulled out alive from the the onset of the monsoon find out whether prima facie a case is made out of the state have been tional airport in Kochi for Talking to reporters According to the In- debris by the locals and on May 29, held a meeting under the Act. opened in an ‘unprece- nearly two hours in view here after a review meet- dian Meteorological De- police in a nearby town, with the chief minister this The bill says that persons accused of com- dented’ development. of the possible inundation ing, the Chief Minister said partment (IMD) here,the they said. morning. mitting an offence under the proposed Act A red alert has been in the airport area follow- the flood situation was South west monsoon has Vijayan said the annual Vijayan said the state cannot apply for anticipatory bail. It seeks to sounded ahead of the im- ing a rising water level in “very grim” and it was for been vigorous over Kerala Nehru Trophy boat race, would submit a detailed clarify that this provision will apply despite any pending release of water the Periyar river, flowing the first time in the history with Nilambur in Malap- scheduled to be held at memorandum to the Cen- judgments or orders of a court that provide from the Idukki Reservoir, nearby. of the state that 24 dams puram district receiv- Punnamada Lake in Alap- tre seeking financial assist- otherwise. the largest arch dam in The arrival operations have been opened at a ing “exceptionally heavy puzha district on August ance for taking up relief Gehlot said that the provision of special Asia. were resumed from 3.05 time following the water rainfall”of 40 cmand Man- 11, has been postponed works. courts has also been included and 14 states have More than 10,000 peo- pm this evening, a spokes- level reaching their respec- anthavadyin Waynad 31 due to floods. The monsoon has so already established 195 special courts for this ple have been shifted to person of the airport said. tive maximum. cm in the last 24 hours “There is a possibility far claimed over 175 lives, purpose. 157 relief camps across the The Kerala State Elec- “Twentyfour dams ending 8 am today. of water level increasing besides causing destruc- Under the new law, the investigation has to be state in the last two days, tricity Board (KSEB), have been opened so far A Red alert has been in Kuttanad in the district tion to crops and dwell- completed and charge sheet filed within 60 days. the government said. which maintains the which is unprecedented sound in Waynad district, in the event of the Kakki ings, officials said. Jaitley comes to RS for thew first Cabinet nod for four Projecting Rahul as PM candidate time after kidney transplant more NDRF battalions new Delhi, aug. 9 (ianS): Aimed is conscious effort by BJP — AAP social media of late, writ- at strengthening the disaster re- new Delhi, aug. 9 (ianS): The opponent is Rahul Gandhi. win seats.” ing blogs presenting the sponse setup in the country, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) believes “The perception created about Bhardwaj also said that the government’s viewpoint Union Cabinet on Thursday ap- that the BJP is consciously trying Rahul is to ensure that if there is a AAP was not part of any opposi- on various political and proved four additional National to position the 2019 Lok Sabha contest between Rahul and Modi, tion alliance. “The party has no financial issues. Disaster Response Force (NDRF) election as a Rahul Gandhi-ver- Modi will be a stronger candi- plans of giving support to anyone He also addressed via battalions. sus-Narendra Modi affair for its date,” he said. in 2019. tele-conference an event “The Union Cabinet has given own convenience. But the projection of Rahul Also, there is no plan for any to mark the first anniversa- approval for raising four ad- AAP leader and chief spokes- Gandhi suits the Congress, he kind of alliance or understanding ry of the Goods and Serv- ditional battalions of the NDRF person Saurabh Bharadwaj said added. with the Congress. This is very ices Tax (GST) last month. at an estimated cost of Rs 637 the projection of Rahul Gandhi “The Congress is also liking clear,” he added. Speaking in the House crore,” said Union Law Minister will only harm the opposition. this positioning as it suits them. Speaking about AAP’s prepa- following the election of Ravi Shankar Prasad during a “Projecting Rahul as PM can- Their leader is getting the lime- rations for the Lok Sabha polls, PTI Union minister Arun Jaitley arrives at the Parliament during its National Democratic Al- press briefing, after a decision didate is a conscious effort of light. he said the party had appointed Monsoon session, in New Delhi on Thursday. liance (NDA)-support- was taken in the Cabinet meeting the BJP to position this contest “However, this positioning “prabharis” (in-charge) for five of ed candidate Harivansh chaired by Prime Minister Naren- as Rahul-versus-Modi as it suits will not suit the opposition’s fight Delhi’s seven Lok Sabha constitu- new Delhi, aug. 9 (ianS): Chairman M. Venkaiah Narayan Singh to the post dra Modi. He said that two of the them,” Bhardwaj told IANS. against Modi and the BJP. Project- encies in June. Members of the Rajya Sab- Naidu requested the MPs of Deputy Chairman, Jait- four battalions will initially be The Bharatiya Janata Party ing Rahul as PM will be a loss for “The remaining two will be ap- ha on Thursday warmly to not go too close to Jait- ley congratulated Harivan- raised in the Indo-Tibetan Border (BJP), he said, was choosing its the opposition,” he warned. pointed very soon. Within a week welcomed Union Minister ley or touch him, presum- sh and wished him well. Police and one each in the Border opponent according to its con- He added that for the last three hopefully. It is very likely that they Arun Jaitley who came to ably as per the medical In a lighter vein, Jaitley Security Force and Assam Rifles. venience. months, BJP leaders, including will also be the candidates.” the upper House for the advice. said: “Those who formu- Created in 2006, the disaster “If they choose Mayawati or Modi, were attacking Rahul Gan- In the 2014 Lok Sabha elec- first time after the kidney Prime Minister Naren- lated the traditions of this response force currently has 12 Mamata, there is a problem. Ra- dhi. “Attacking Rahul by taking his tions, the BJP bagged all the seven transplant. dra Modi, who arrived in House must have thought battalions stationed across the hul has never been a minister or name is BJP’s poll strategy.” seats in Delhi. The AAP came All the members cut- the House later, tried to something in granting country for easy deployment dur- a Chief Minister,” said the MLA Taking about the contest in the stood second in all constituencies ting across party lines shake hands with Jaitley, Deputy Chairperson a seat ing natural disasters and other from Greater Kailash constitu- national capital, where the AAP is and the Congress finished third greeted Jaitley, who is also but the latter just greeted right beside the Leader of emergencies. ency who is a known confidant in power, Bhardwaj said the Lok in six and in fourth spot in one the Leader of House in the him with folded hands. Opposition. Perhaps the The NDRF has earned laurels of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Sabha battle would be between constituency. Rajya Sabha, by thumping It was Jaitley’s first pub- arrangement is such so for its services during floods in Kejriwal. the BJP and AAP. The AAP swept the later, Feb- their desks. Jaitley subse- lic appearance since un- that while you (Harivansh) Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kash- The BJP was creating a percep- “The fight in Delhi is between ruary 2015, Assembly elections, quently cast his vote in the dergoing a kidney trans- sit beside (Ghulam Nabi) mir, Assam, Tamil Nadu; cyclones tion in which Modi will be seen as AAP and BJP. Congress will not get winning 67 of the 70 seats. The BJP election for Deputy Chair- plant on May 14. However, Azad saheb, you look at in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh a stronger candidate in the battle a single seat. Their vote percent- won three seats and the Congress man of the Rajya Sabha. he has been active on the us.” and earthquake in Nepal. for prime ministership when his age may go up, but they will not none. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, August 10, 2018 WORLD 9 43 killed in Saudi-led airstrikes on Yemen Ex-Chilean president Sana’a, Aug. 9 (IANS): At least news agency. government in a war with the footage appearing to show the action, conducted in conformity nominated for UN 43 people, mostly children be- “The victims were mostly pu- Houthis, said its actions were “le- bodies of children in school uni- with international humanitarian lieved to be under the age of 10, pils who were on their way to at- gitimate”, according to the BBC. form. Other footage showed a law”. were killed and several injured tend a summer school in Dahyan,” In response, Houthi spokes- young boy being escorted to a hos- A military coalition led by Human Rights chief when Saudi-led coalition airstrikes he said. man Mohammed Abdulsalam pital, with blood all over his face. Saudi Arabia has been carrying United Nations, Aug. Council investigation. hit buses in northern Yemen on The International Committee called the coalition statement The ICRC stressed that “under out airstrikes since 2015 against 9 (IANS): UN Secretary- India slammed the re- Thursday, officials said. of the Red Cross (ICRC) said a “absolutely ridiculous”. international humanitarian law, Houthi positions -- causing thou- General Antonio Guterres port and Deputy Perma- The buses were targeted as hospital it supported in Saada had “They killed pupils driving to civilians must be protected dur- sands of civilian deaths in the has nominated former nent Representative Tan- they were passing through Dahy- received dozens of casualties after school ... this is a war crime,” Ab- ing conflict”, while the Secretary- process, according to war moni- Chilean President Michelle maya Lal said it reflected an market in the rebel-held prov- the attack. dulsalam tweeted. General of the Norwegian Refugee tors -- in an attempt to restore the Bachelet to succeed the “the clear bias of an official ince of Saada, according to the The Saudi-owned Al Arabiya The Houthi spokesman’s com- Council Jan Egeland called it a internationally-recognized gov- controversial Zeid Ra’ad who was acting without Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV. television quoted a statement by ments came at the same time “grotesque, shameful” attack that ernment of President Abdrabbuh Al-Hussein as the UN High any mandate whatsoever “A total of 43 people, mostly the Saudi-led coalition as saying the coalition warplanes hit the showed “blatant disregard for Mansur Hadi. Commissioner for Human and relied on unverified pupils under the age of 10, were that “Thursday’s airstrikes tar- Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa rules of war”. Last week, the Saudi-led coali- Rights. sources of information”. killed and 64 were injured when geted Iranian-allied Houthi rebels 11 times, with no reports of casu- It was not immediately clear tion airstrikes struck the gate of H e r n o m i n a t i o n The US pulled out of two Saudi-led airstrikes hit pas- who fired a ballistic missile on alties yet. The airstrikes targeted whether the bus was the target of al-Thawra hospital and adjacent was sent by Guterres on the Human Rights Council senger buses in Dahyan popular Wednesday at the Saudi commer- Sabeen Square and two military airstrikes, but coalition spokes- fish market in Yemen’s Red Sea Wednesday to the UN Gen- in June with Permanent market,” Yahya Shayem, head of cial city in border Jazan region.” camps. man Col. Turki al-Malki said the port city of Hodeidah, killing 52 ci- eral Assembly, which must Representative Nikki Haley Saada Health Office, told Xinhua The coalition, backing Yemen’s Houthi media aired gruesome attack was “a legitimate military vilians and wounding 102 others. approve the appointment. calling it a “hypocritical Zeid’s four-year term and self-serving organisa- ends this month and Gen- tion that makes a mockery eral Assembly President of human rights”. New quake jolts Argentina Senate rejects bill legalizing abortion Miroslav Lajcak had con- Bachelet’s father, Air vened a session on August Force Brigadier General Buenos Aires, Aug. 9 (IANS): 3 to consider her nomina- Alberto Arturo Miguel Indonesia’s Lombok The Argentine Senate has tion. Bachelet Martinez, died narrowly rejected a bill to Zeid decided not seek a in custody after being tor- Jakarta, Aug. 9 (IANS): An earthquake measuring 5.9 legalize abortion, dashing second term for which he tured following his arrest on the Richter scale struck Indonesia’s Lombok Island hopes of pro-abortion rights was eligible. by Pinochet who overthrew on Thursday, less than a week after a major earthquake advocates in the predomi- Bachelet, who com- the democratically elected in the region left at least 168 people dead, more than nantly Catholic country and pleted a second term as President Salvador Allende 1,500 injured and 156,000 affected. the homeland of Pope Fran- Chile’s President in March, in 1973. The US Geological Survey said the hypocentre was cis. personally experienced hu- She herself was de- located at a depth of 10 km and 23 km from Mataram, The legislation, which man rights violations dur- tained and tortured before the capital of the province, reports Efe news. had been approved by the ing the military dictator- being exiled to Australia. The quake caused people to rush out of their hous- Chamber of Deputies on ship of Augusto Pinochet. She moved to what was es and damaged some buildings, National Agency for June 14, would have allowed A doctor, she also has then East Germany before Disaster Management (BNPB) spokesperson Sutopo abortions during the first 14 done advanced studies being allowed to return to Purwo Nugroho said. weeks of pregnancy, reports in defence in the US and Chile in 1979 and resume In an earlier tweet, Sutopo had raised the death toll Efe news. served as health and de- her medical studies. from the 6.9 magnitude quake that struck the island on The Senate vote on fence minister -- unique After Pinochet’s defeat Sunday to 168, adding that official data on casualties Wednesday night counted qualifications for a human in a referendum in 1988 was slow due to the verification process. 31 in favour, 38 against and rights chief who must con- and the restoration of de- He referred to informal figures provided by other two abstentions out of the front military organisations mocracy, she received a entities, which in one case put the number of deaths total 72 seats. involved in human rights scholarship to study at the at 381. “Those of us who work AP/PTI violations that inflict physi- Inter-American Defense The agency also reported that 1,467 people have on human rights know these Women march in favor loosening abortion laws in Argentina, where lawmakers are debating a bill that would cal and mental harm. College in Washington. been hospitalised and more than 156,000 displaced. are long-term fights. There is legalize elective abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy, in Mexico City, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. Bachelet now faces a She was first elected The search and rescue teams on Thursday con- a momentum now that we task of reestablishing the President in 2005 but could tinue to try to locate victims or survivors under the haven’t had in Argentina in the bill late into Wednesday the streets under blue “save Spain. credibility of her office and not seek re-election as the rubble of thousands of demolished buildings. the past,” Tamara Taraciuk night, pro-abortion rights ac- both lives” banners and While Pope Francis hasn’t of the UN Human Rights constitution prohibits the The Sunday quake occurred a week after another Broner, senior Americas re- tivists rallied and the Catholic members of the opposing addressed the legislation Council, which have come head of state from holding 6.4-magnitude tremor struck Lombok and left 16 peo- searcher at Human Rights Church held a “Mass for Life” side in the debate donning directly, he did speak out under attack during Zeid’s two consecutive terms. ple dead, 355 injured and 1,500 buildings destroyed. Watch, told CNN before the in the capital Buenos Aires. green bandanas. strongly against abortion stormy tenure. Bachelet joined the UN The Indonesian archipelago is situated along the vote. The bill has ignited pas- Supporters of the bill just days after the bill was ap- India had accused Zeid in 2010 as the executive so-called “Pacific Ring of Fire”, an area known for its “If it doesn’t move for- sions and sparked wide- rallied across the region on proved by the lower house - of being biased after he had director of UN Women, intense seismic and volcanic activity, which produce ward, then we’ll have to con- spread protests in Argen- Wednesday in Chile, Uru- comparing abortion to avoid issued a report on human the office for empower- about 7,000 earthquakes each year, most of which are tinue pushing for it.” tina, with anti-abortion guay, Mexico and Peru as birth defects to Nazi eugen- rights violations in Kashmir ing women and for gender of moderate magnitude. As senators debated campaigners protesting in well as across the Atlantic in ics, CNN reported. and called for a Security equality. Pakistan poll body declares Imran Khan’s Sharif to appear victory from four seats to Parliament before accountability Islamabad, Aug. 9 (PTI): In a major feated Rafique by over 600 votes in court on August 13 relief to Imran Khan, the election closely contested polls in NA-131 Islamabad, Aug. 9 (IANS): An account- commission today declared him the Lahore-9 constituency. ability court here has summoned de- winner from four parliamentary con- The bulk of victory notifications posed Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz stituencies, including Lahore, clearing were sent out by the ECP on August Sharif to appear before it on August 13 the way for his swearing in as Paki- 7. However, it withheld the results in two pending corruption references stan’s new Prime Minister. of nine national and 17 provincial against him and his family. Though the Pakistan Tehreek-e- assembly seats for various reasons. It was the first hearing of the the Insaf (PTI) Chairman has won from all Among them was the notification for Al-Azizia and Flagship Investment graft five constituencies he contested in the the NA-53 seat in Islamabad, another cases after the Islamabad High Court July 25 general election, cases against seat that Khan contested against PML- (IHC) shifted the references from the the cricketer-turned-politician, in- N leader and former prime minister court of accountability judge Moham- cluding for violation of the election Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. mad Bashir to the court of judge Arshad code of conduct, had put his plans The ECP said earlier today it has Malik, Geo News reported. in jeopardy. However, the Election also cleared the notifications for The trial against the Sharifs com- Commission of Pakistan (ECP) today Khan’s victory in NA-35 Bannu, NA- menced on September 14, 2017 after came to his rescue and issued a victory 243 Karachi and NA-95 Mianwali seats Pakistan’s anti-corruption body NAB notification for Lahore’s NA-131 con- to the National Assembly, Geo News filed cases relating to the Avenfield, stituency, declaring Khan the winner reported. Al-Azizia Steel Mills and Hill Metal Es- of the contest against Pakistan Muslim The only constituency that the tablishment, and offshore companies, League-Nawaz’s Saad Rafique. ECP has withheld the notification for including Flagship Investment Limited The notification was issued after is NA-53 Islamabad where it has de- on the Supreme Court’s directives in the the Supreme Court set aside the manded a signed apology from Imran landmark Panamagate verdict. Lahore High Court’s earlier order for violating the electoral code of con- The officials of National Account- restraining the ECP from issuing the duct while casting his vote during the ability Bureau told the court on Thurs- victory notification for the Lahore-IX general election 2018. The 65-year-old day that Sharif, who was supposed to seat. PTI leader is expected to be sworn-in appear before the court, could not be Justice Mamoon Rashid Sheikh of as the prime minister early next week produced due to security concerns. the Lahore High Court had ordered a after the President summons the Na- The court then ordered the pros- vote recount after accepting a petition tional Assembly, probably on Monday. ecution to present Sharif, Panamagate moved by Rafique, the runner-up on Khan’s PTI is the single largest in the Joint Investigation Team head and the seat in the July 25 General Election. 272-member National Assembly with prosecution’s key witness Wajid Zia for Khan, with 84,313 votes, had de- 116 seats. the hearing on August 13. Israel strikes 12 sites across Gaza Jerusalem, Aug. 9 (IANS): Israel has carried out large-scale airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, targeting “12 terror sites”, a military spokesperson said. Israel struck Hamas sites in Gaza, bombing a concrete factory and a maritime assault tunnel shaft, after at least 36 Gaza rockets hit Israel, the army said on Wednesday, Xinhua news agency reported. The airstrikes came after an eight- rocket barrage hit the southern city of Sderot, lightly injuring at least six peo- ple, the Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon said in a statement. Afterward, sirens continued to wail throughout southern Israel in the night, warning of more projectiles, as residents took shelter inside their homes. On Tuesday, two Hamas snipers AP/PTI An explosion caused by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, early Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018. Israel struck were killed in Gaza in an Israeli artillery targets in the Gaza Strip after dozens of rockets were launched on Wednesday from the coastal attack, which Israeli forces said was territory ruled by the Islamic militant Hamas group, the Israeli military said carried out under the misconception that Hamas had shot toward them. for a wide variety of scenarios.” achieve an agreement between the On Wednesday, the Israeli military The recent incidents are expected two. raised the level of alert along the Gaza to distance the chances of a quick The recent round of violence be- border. The military warned Hamas Egyptian-brokered cease-fire. Egypt tween Israel and the besieged Pales- that it “will not tolerate any aggression has been taking efforts to achieve a tinian enclave has claimed the lives of against Israeli civilians or Israel De- deal between Israel and Hamas, the at least 140 Palestinians and an Israeli fense Forces soldiers, and is prepared group that runs Gaza, but has yet to soldier. KG-2727 EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, August 10, 2018 My hair has been historically shunned — Lupita Nyong’o Actress Lupita Nyong’o wants to fight the stereotype that “natural, African, kinky hair” is “uncivi- lised” and she wants black women to be proud of their natural hair. “My hair is something that, historically, has been shunned. I mean, how often do you hear ‘You can’t get a job with hair like Mirror that?’ Natural, African, kinky hair - it’s often been painted as uncivilised or wild,” Nyong’o told 10 Porter magazine. “Being featured on the cover of a magazine fulfils me as it is an opportunity to show other dark, kinky-haired people, and particularly our children, that they are beautiful just the way they are,” she added. The “12 Years a Slave” star is writing a children’s book to help young dark-skinned children to be proud of their looks, reports femalefirst.co.uk. The book is ENTERTAINMENT titled “Sulwe” meaning “star” in the actress’s native language Luo - and is focused on a five-year- old girl and her life growing up in Kenya. (IANS)

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EM: Who influences you the title in solo singing. Everybody, Tsali Stm, a commerce graduate from St. Joseph’s College Jakhama, most in your musical journey? even the army personnel’s started is a young musician whose musical journey started at school where he was Tsali Stm: In the first calling me ‘LOL’ since they didn’t a guitarist of a band ‘The Magic Bean.’ The band was a finalist of the ‘The place, it was one of our own know my name. Battle of the bands’ in 2014. brothers, Alobo Naga. But before EM: What are the top five tracks Here, Tsali Stm speaks about how he fell in love with music, thanks to an his popularity in the music in- dustry, there was a contest called in your playlist? acoustic guitar his father bought for him. He lauds the initiative of music “Summer Jam” in Nagaland Tsali Stm: These are downloading website Indihut in promoting Naga musicians and their which used to be held in the early the top five tracks in my playlist songs, beyond Nagaland. His debut single ‘LOL’ has all his beautiful mem- 2000s. That particular contest currently: ories recorded. build my interest in music so • Grow old with you – The wed- much that I wanted to be a part ding singer Here is an excerpt of the interview with the young musician who said of it. And since then, it became • People get ready – Rod Steward local hero Alobo Naga is his biggest inspiration: my stepping stone. But the main • Man in the mirror – Michael person who influenced me to Jackson venture into musical journey was • In a state – Lucy Spraggan Alobo Naga, whom we all know • Last night – Lucy Spraggan is a full time, dedicated musician who sacrificed so much to stand EM: Who serves as your inspira- in a position where he stands to- tion when composing songs? day. I was influenced by our own Tsali Stm: Mostly all brothers. As my own saying goes: of my songs are from real life. ‘A child is grown from home.’ Eastern Mirror (EM): How Sometimes a simple view, like would you like to introduce a sunset can help me complete EM: What is your opinion about yourself to those who haven’t a song, but sometimes a whole the music scene in the state? heard about you yet? clear story doesn’t even give a I wouldn’t verse. I seek inspiration from Hi..! I am Tsali Stm: Tsali Stm: complain about the present different places. I don’t know Tsali Stm and I am a singer, music scenario of our state. It is about the other musicians but songwriter and a composer. I am growing in a very pleasant flow. for me the place really matters to 23 years old and I am a B.com Yes, I wouldn’t deny that our state compose a song. And obviously a graduate from St. Joseph’s College lacks opportunities in the field peace of mind. A quite place and Jakhama (2016). I am of music. But when we look at a soft background music with a blessed with a very the brighter side of the view, we thought of someone on my mind small family: Daddy, see the fruitful growth from the is all that inspiration that helps mommy, me and my past few years. One of the best me compose a song. only elder sister Aro, initiatives taken to socialize our who is more like a best Naga musicians and their songs EM: Who is your favorite local friend to me. She told me to take to the outside state is the Indihut. artist? her name somewhere in the con- Have we ever wondered where versation. So I had to…. Tsali Stm: I have a lot our songs would be today if there I listen to almost every kind of of favorite local artist. Tali Angh, wasn’t such initiative taken by music, from locals to EDMs. But I Virie, Tuden Jamir, Zuchobeni our own young entrepreneurs..? am more into some acoustic, soft and the list goes on. They are all Instead of waiting for the op- rock kind of music. Your encour- my favorites and I really enjoy portunity, why not we seek an agement and support would help their music. But there’s one artist opportunity. me grow better in the coming whom I honestly respect and days. appreciate. He is Mr Alobo Naga. EM: What is your debut ‘LOL’ all Yes, he’s my favorite local artist, about? EM: What was the first musical there’s no question about it. It’s instrument you owned? Tsali Stm: It is about a not just about his music or his girl whose snores reminds me of singing, but his dedication and A replica of Tsali Stm: my grandpa’s scooter. It is a cute hard work that really inspires me. Yamaha guitars, Yamaha acous- love song about a teenage couple, tic guitar, which was bigger than where everything around them is EM: Where do you see yourself my whole self. I was 7-8 years old beautiful. They doesn’t care about ten years from now? when I first got my guitar. My what they do or what people father’s plan was that if he buys Tsali Stm: My future think, the only thing that matters me an adult-sized guitar, I would depends upon our Creator. But as to them is that they’re in love and be able to use it till I grow older. per my present life cycle, I hon- nothing feels more beautiful than But unfortunately, that didn’t estly see myself into two different that. I wrote this song in the year happen. Though my first musical fields after ten years from now. 2013, during my college days. It instrument was bigger than me, One, a very successful musician so happened that, I was made to it was the first time I fell in love with not less than two digit hit perform this song in SNIC NCC with music and helped me take songs, and if not, a reputed gov- camp for more than seven times my first step towards the world of ernment officer. Let His will be after winning the 1st position music. done. 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Dear Kunutshu (Atshu) Soho!!! 12 pm, 5:30 pm, 8 pm: The On this Day the 10th August 2018 (9th Birth Meg (Eng) 2D ilotoli V Kiho, in music theory and grade 5 in Anniversary) you have successfully travelled a student of piano. 3285 days against all odds and obstacles. We Immanuel Rising Star is said to be a really felt glad and proud while watching Music Academy piano piece composed by her. you in your 9 years journey that you have (IMA), Zunhe- In her words, she said that her been keeping yourself like a blooming Rose botoM released her debut piano music teacher Aron T Asumi even in the midst of the thorns. Your entry in single ‘Rising Star’ on Aug. 9 trusted her and encouraged her to our family has brought Love, Peace, One- at IMA Hall in the presence of saying that she is a rising star. ness, Trustworthy etc that we deserve for a fellow students, teachers and Rising Star is said to be long time. well-wishers. recorded at Aron Studio and May you continue to live like a blooming An update issued on Aug. 9 videographed by Sety Swu. flower that generously feeds insects with its mentioned that the artist is in The video is released on enlightened fragrance at all free. class 12 studying at Immanuel YouTubechannel at ‘Aron “A very Happy Birth Day Atshu Soho”. 2.30 pm: Mission Impossible Higher Secondary School Asumi’. -Lots of Love from loving Parents, Bros & Sis. Fallout (Eng) 2D Zunheboto. She holds grade 5 EMN EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, August 10, 2018 SCIENCE & TECH 11 Fire load of buildings on the rise — Study Studies New Delhi, Aug. 9 (India Science Wire): safety,which are presently based on data A new study by researchers at the Indian obtained in 1970s and 1980s. Ketogenic diet may increase Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, “Safety of buildings depends on has warned that the fire load in modern ensuring that the temperatures of their Type-2 diabetes risk — Study day buildings in India is three times structural components remained be- greater than what was even as late as low critical levels. The components are London, Aug. 9 (IANS): Consum- properly, which is called insulin 1990s. given fire ratings as per the expected ing a ketogenic diet -- high in fat resistance, individuals are likely to In the last few decades, lifestyles critical temperature levels. We have but low in protein and carbohy- develop high blood sugar levels, have changed significantlydue to found that the level of severity of fires as drates -- may increase the risk of leading to an increased risk of changes in socio-economic and cul- also maximum temperatures in the first developing Type-2 diabetes while Type 2 diabetes, the researchers tural factors, resulting in newer office hour has gone up substantially. That’s helping in weight loss, a new study explained. and residential cultures and luxuries. why there is perhaps a need to relook at has claimed, raising questions “Diabetes is one of the biggest Modern day buildings sport corrugated fire rating in the standards,”Srivastava whether the diet is healthy. health issues we face. Although plastic roofs, partition walls, plastic explained while speaking to India Sci- The study conducted on mice ketogenic diets are known to be doors, false ceiling panels, interior fin- ence Wire. showed that animals fed on ke- healthy, our findings indicate that Dr. Gaurav Srivastava and Nasar Ahmad Khan in their laboratory with a Cone Calorimeter, which is togenic diets appear metaboli- there may be an increased risk of ish material, and have equipment like used to measure combustion properties of materials The researchers found that cellu- washing machines, refrigerators, air- losic materials (wood and paper) ac- cally healthy in the fasted state insulin resistance with this type after 3 days of dietary challenge, of diet that may lead to Type-2 conditioners, televisions, mobile elec- and stored and used. Though agencies MJ/ sq. m found during a study done counted for the maximum proportion tronic gadgets and computer hardware. among all the combustibles at 54-69 %, whereas obesogenic high-fat diet diabetes, said Christian Wolfrum, involved in fire safety are aware of this, conducted just 20 years ago in Kanpur. fed animals showed elevated in- Associate Professor at the ETH These new amenities have, no there is not much data available. The maximum expected temperatures followed by plastics (18-22%), textiles doubt, made life easier. However, they (7-8 %) and leather (4-6 %) for office sulin levels. Zurich in Switzerland. The researchers conducted a de- in the first one hour were also much It is because in ketogenic diets, For the study, published in the also pose higher fire risk since many tailed survey covering a total of 105 of- higher than in the previous study. rooms; and textiles (26-35%), plastics of them are made of material that have (6-8%) and leather (2-3%) for dormi- the process for controlling blood Journal of Physiology, the team fice rooms and 202 students’ dormitory Gaurav Srivastava, Assistant Profes- sugar levels did not work properly involved two mice groups: one fed higher calorific values and thus more units in Ahmedabad. They found that sor at the Department of Civil Engineer- tories. In the earlier study, cellulose inflammable. For instance, paper work material was almost the only combus- and there was insulin resistance with a ketogenic diet and other a average fire load energy density (FLED), ing at IIT-Gandhinagar, who conducted in the liver. high fat diet. has given way to digital records in of- which characterizes fire loads of these the study along with research scholar tible material inoffice and residential fices and homes. This has meant that buildings at 98.6 per cent.The study Insulin is released in the blood The team was able to deter- units, was found to be around 1400 Nasar Ahmad Khan, said there was and used to control blood sugar mine the effects of internal sug- less of cellulose and more of plastic, Mega Joules per square metre, which a need for thorough review ofcertain has been published in journal Current which has higher calorific value, is being Science. levels including signalling the liver ar production from the animal is about three times the average of 487 aspects of the Indian standards for fire to stop producing sugar. (mostly the liver), and sugar up- If this system is impaired and take into tissues (mostly the mus- Blue Origin among six NASA picks the body does not use insulin cle), during insulin action. Biobatteries Young adults still value efficient to combat for ‘tipping point’ space tech Washington, Aug. 9 (IANS): Amazon chief parents over friends — Study Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin is among power wastage the six companies NASA has selected for NASA’s planet hunting TESS New York, Aug. 9 (IANS): If you still matters,” said Jennifer Silvers, developing 10 “tipping point” technolo- are a mother who feels that your Assistant Professor at the Universi- New York, Aug. 9 (IANS): US scientists have developed gies that have the potential to significantly satellite captures image of comet college-going child would choose ty of California in Los Angeles, US. easy to produce, low-cost, flexible and biodegradable benefit commercial space economy and friends over you, you may be “Parents continue to have an paper-based batteries that are more efficient to com- future NASA missions, including lunar Washington, Aug. 8 (IANS): away from the comet by wrong. According to a study, you enduring impact on their children bat power wastage, as well as provide an eco-friendly lander and deep space rocket engine NASA’s latest planet hunter an outflow from the Sun may be underestimating his/her as they become adults -- and on alternative. technologies. Transiting Exoplanet Sur- called the solar wind, ex- loyalty towards you. their decision-making,” she added. The biobattery uses a hybrid of paper and engi- The US space agency on Wednesday vey Satellite (TESS) has tends to the top of the frame Young adulthood is a develop- The study, published in the neered polymers. said it will invest for the purpose approxi- captured a stunning se- and gradually pivots as the mental phase when individuals journal Psychological Science, The polymers -- poly (amic) acid and poly (pyromel- mately $44 million -- a significant invest- quence of images show- comet glides across the field must navigate a changing social involved 174 people between the litic dianhydride-p-phenylenediamine) -- were the key ment in the US space industry. ing the motion of a comet of view. milieu that involves considering ages of 18 and 30. to giving the batteries biodegrading properties. The other five companies selected that is 48 million km from Additionally, TESS’ im- how their decisions affect others The participants played two “There’s been a dramatic increase in electronic waste for the award are -- Space Systems/Loral Earth. ages reveal a treasure trove such as parents and peers. runs of the Columbia Card Task and this may be an excellent way to start reducing that,” (SSL), United Launch Alliance (ULA), Launched in April, TESS of other astronomical activ- But, the study showed that - one in which gains benefited a said Seokheun ‘Sean’ Choi, Associate Professor at the Frontier Aerospace Corp, Paragon Space took a series of images of the ity. The stars appear to shift when forced to make a decision parent and losses were incurred by State University of New York at Binghamton. Development Corp and Astrobotic Tech- comet C/2018 N1, over the between white and black as that benefited either a parent or a friend and another in which the “Our hybrid paper battery exhibited a much higher nology. course of 17 hours on July 25 a result of image processing, a close friend, young adults were opposite was true. power-to-cost ratio than all previously reported paper- “These awards focus on technology -- the day the planet hunter NASA said. more likely to choose their parents. The results showed that indi- based microbial batteries,” he added. collaborations with the commercial space officially commenced its Towards the end of the The bias toward parents oc- viduals were more likely to make For years, there has been excitement in the scientific sector that leverage emerging markets and science operations, the US video, a faint broad arc of curred equally among older partic- decisions that benefited a parent community about the possibility of paper-based batter- capabilities to meet NASA’s exploration space agency said in a state- light moving across the ipants as well as the younger ones, at the expense of a friend. While re- ies as an eco-friendly alternative. goals,” NASA Administrator Jim Bridens- ment. middle section of the frame and were also consistent between lationship quality and reward type However, the proposed designs were never quite tine said in a statement. C/2018 N1 is located from left to right can be men and women. moderated this effect, whereas age powerful enough, they were difficult to produce and it “While these key technologies will about 29 million miles (48 seen. “Our study suggests mother did not. was questionable whether they were really biodegrad- support NASA’s science and human ex- million km) from Earth in This is stray light from able. ploration missions in the future, these the southern constellation Mars, which is located out- This new design solves all of those problems, the awards are yet another example of NASA’s Piscis Austrinus and is seen side the frame. The images Eating radish may prevent researchers said, in the paper published in the journal commitment to our nation’s growing com- to move across the frame were taken when Mars was Advanced Sustainable Systems. mercial space industry today,” Bridenstine from right to left as it orbits at its brightest near opposi- The polymer-paper structures are lightweight, low- added. the Sun. tion, or its closest distance, heart disease, stroke — Study cost and flexible. Choi said that flexibility also provides NASA requires these companies to The planet hunter to Earth, NASA said. another benefit. focus on areas such as expanding utilisa- snapped a series of images TESS is NASA’s latest sat- Tokyo, Aug. 9 (IANS): Eating car- to other radishes. “Power enhancement can be potentially achieved tion of space, enabling efficient and safe capturing the motion of the ellite to search for planets rots, onions and broccoli are passe, The study, appearing in the by simply folding or stacking the hybrid, flexible paper- transportation into and through space, comet which demonstrate outside our solar system, the humble radish could be the Journal of Agricultural and Food polymer devices,” Choi said. and increase access to planetary surfaces. the satellite’s ability to col- known as exoplanets. newest heart-healthy vegetable, Chemistry, could lead to the dis- For the study, the team tested the degradation of the Selections were based on the agency’s lect a prolonged set of stable The planet hunter is say researchers. covery of similar substances in battery in water and it clearly biodegraded without the third competitive Tipping Point solicita- periodic images covering a expected to transmit its The findings showed that com- other vegetables and perhaps requirements of special facilities, conditions or introduc- tion. broad region of the sky, all first series of science data pounds found in the Sakurajima lead to new drug treatments, the tion of other microorganisms. A technology is considered at a “tip- critical factors in finding back to Earth in August and Daikon, or “monster,” radish could researchers said. They noted that producing the biobatteries is a fairly ping point” if investment in a ground or transiting planets orbiting thereafter periodically every help protect coronary blood ves- Kajiya’s team exposed hu- straightforward process and that the material allows flight demonstration will result in sig- nearby stars, the statement 13.5 days, once per orbit, sels and potentially prevent heart man and pig vascular endothelial for modifications depending on what configuration is nificantly maturing the technology and said. as the spacecraft makes it disease and stroke, researchers cells to extracts from Sakurajima needed. improving the company’s ability to bring The comet’s tail, which closest approach to Earth, including Katsuko Kajiya from the Daikon and smaller radishes. it to market. consists of gases carried NASA said. Kagoshima University in Japan Using fluorescence micros- said. copy and other analytical tech- Grown for centuries in Japan, niques, the team found that the the Sakurajima Daikon is one of Sakurajima Daikon radish induced the Earth’s most massive vegeta- more nitric oxide production in Higher CO2 levels in cockpit affect pilot’s performance YouTube bles. In 2003, the Guinness Book of these vascular cells than a smaller New York, Aug. 9 (IANS): In- (ppm) and 1500 ppm than -- negatively impact the cog- and 1,500 ppm, was not sta- World Records certified a Sakura- Japanese radish. creased levels of carbon di- when they were 2,500 ppm. nitive function of employees. tistically significant, the pilots to replace jima weighing nearly 69 pounds as Nitric oxide is a key regulator oxide (CO2) in the cockpit “Flying is safe, no ques- For the new study, pub- were more likely to success- the world’s heaviest radish. of coronary blood vessel func- can directly impair a pilot’s tion,” said Joseph Allen, Assist- lished in the Journal of Ex- fully perform some of the most Radishes are good sources of tion. ability to perform advanced ant Professor at Harvard T.H. posure Science and Environ- difficult manoeuvres at the Facebook as No. antioxidants and reportedly can They also identified trigonel- manoeuvres and manage School of Public Health. mental Epidemiology, the lower CO2 level. reduce high blood pressure and line -- a plant hormone -- as the emergency situations, finds “The entire flight experi- team recruited a small group The study also found that the threat of clots, a pair of risk active component in Sakurajima a study. ence is designed around a cul- of male commercial airline pi- the negative effects of CO2 on 2 website in US factors for heart attack and stroke. Daikon that appears to promote But to date, no studies have a cascade of changes in coronary The study led by a team ture of ‘safety first.’ Optimising lots and split them into teams flight performance became San Francisco, Aug. 9 from Harvard University indi- air quality on the flight deck of two. Each team was asked more pronounced the longer directly compared the heart-health blood vessels resulting in improved (IANS): Owing to severe benefits of the Sakurajima Daikon nitric oxide production. cates that commercial airline must continue to be a part of to perform three 3-hour-long the pilots were in the simula- decline in monthly page pilots were significantly better that safety equation.” flight simulations that con- tor. “Our results suggest that visits, from 8.5 billion to 4.7 at performing advanced ma- Previous research found sisted of 21 manoeuvres of we need to know more about billion in the last two years, noeuvres in a flight simulator that, in office buildings, CO2 varying degrees of difficulty how air quality on the flight Facebook is set to cede its Dinosaurs enjoyed perfume when carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations between 1,000 without the aid of autopilot. deck can be used to enhance long-held second position levels on the flight deck (cock- ppm and 2,500 ppm -- levels While the difference in pilot performance,” the re- among the top websites in pit) were 700 parts per million once thought to be benign pilot performance at 700 ppm searchers noted. the US to YouTube, accord- fragrances — Study ing to a new study. New York, Aug. 8 (IANS): The Without colourful petals, these Although Facebook’s compounds behind the perfumes flowers relied solely on scents to Exercising for over 90 mins. daily can worsen mental health — Lancet app traffic has grown, it is and colognes that you enjoy today attract pollinators. not enough to make up for have attracted even dinosaurs 65 “It’s obvious, flowers were pro- New York, Aug. 9 (IANS): En- mental health, but our study risk of cardiovascular disease, Team sports, cycling, aero- that loss, CNBC reported milion years ago, a new research ducing scents to make themselves gaging in exercises such as cy- suggests that this is not the stroke, diabetes, and mortal- bics and going to the gym were on Wednesday citing the reveals. more attractive to pollinators cling, aerobics and gymming case,” said Adam Chekroud, ity from all causes, but its as- associated with the biggest re- study by market research The researchers found evi- long before humans began using for more than three hours a Assistant Professor at Yale sociation with mental health ductions -- 22.3 per cent, 21.6 firm SimilarWeb. dence that floral scents originated perfumes to make themselves day can worsen mental health University in the US. remains unclear. per cent, and 20.1 per cent, Facebook earlier re- from primitive flowers as far back more appealing to other humans,” than not exercising at all, a “Do- For the study, the team respectively. ported that in the second as 100 million years ago as pollina- Poinar said. study has found. i n g used data from 1.2 mil- For people who had previ- quarter of this year, its tor attractants. The floral secretory tissues The study, published in lion adults across all 50 US ously been diagnosed with number of daily active us- The flower-based chemical producing these scents include journal The Lancet Psychia- states and included all types depression, exercise was as- ers remained flat in North compounds that are the basis for nectaries -- glands that produce try, found that people who e x e r c i s e of physical activity, ranging sociated with 3.75 fewer days America and went down in the modern-day perfumes and fragrances and sweet deposits exercised between three and more than 23 times from childcare, housework, of poor mental health. Europe. colognes have been providing that insects love --, glandular five times a week had better a month, or lawn-mowing and Even completing house- Owned by Google par- olfactory excitement to pollinating trichomes -- hairs with cells that mental health than people exercis- fishing to cycling, hold chores was associated ent Alphabet, YouTube, on insects and other animals since make and send out scented se- who exercised less or more ing for going to the with reduction in poor mental the other hand, has seen the mid-Cretaceous Period, the cretory products --, eliaphores each week. longer gym, run- health days of around 10 per increased traffic and rise in study showed. --stalked aromatic oil glands, and Conversely, people doing t h a n ning and cent, or around half a day less viewership, said the study “I bet some of the dinosaurs osmophores -- also known as flo- extreme amounts of exercise 9 0 skiing. each month, the researchers that found Google’s posi- could have detected the scents of ral fragrance glands, are cell clus- might have obsessive char- minute said. tion as the biggest website these early flowers,” said George ters specialising in scent emission. acteristics which could place sessions is associated “Depression is the lead- in the US remaining un- Poinar, entomologist at the Or- Further, the secretory tissues them at greater risk of poor with worse mental ing cause of disability world- shaken. egon State University in the US. of these Cretaceous flowers are mental health, the researchers health,” he added. wide, and there is an urgent T h e r e s e a r c h e r s The team examined amber similar in structure to those of said. Exercise re- need to find ways to im- projects that Amazon is set flowers from Burma, including their modern descendants, sug- “Previously, duces the prove mental health to overtake Yahoo as the the now extinct glandular laurel gesting that modern and ancient people have be- through popula- fourth most-visited website flower (Cascolaurus burmensis) flowers of the same lineages pro- lieved that the tion health cam- in the US in the next couple and veined star flower (Tropido- duced similar essences, the re- more exercise you paigns,” Chekroud of months. gyne pentaptera). searchers noted. do, the better your said. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, August 10, 2018

C M Y K 12 SPORTS Inter-district and open badminton C'ship begins in Pfutsero Our Correspondent example that badmin- grant-in-aid to non per- sports associations today “We are also consider- Kohima, Aug. 9 (EMN): ton is dominated by the forming sports associa- in the state." He stated ing bringing an Indone- The 42nd inter-district South East Asian coun- tions in the state. that the association has sian coach on a trial basis and state open badminton tries, he was optimistic While stating that been religiously conduct- during coaching camp for championship, organised Nagas could also excel in grant-in-aid was primarily ing mega event in the the North east zonal na- by the Nagaland Badmin- badminton. designed to assist the con- form of inter- district and tional badminton cham- ton Association (NBA) and Also speaking on the cerned associations for state open badminton pionship to be held at Di- hosted by Phek district occasion, advisor of youth holding and promotion championship for the past mapur in the first week of badminton association resources and sports, Zale of sports tournaments, 42 years. October,” he said adding (PDBA), got underway in Neikha, advised the play- he stated that the new He added that NBA that NBA would get inter- Pfutsero on Friday. ers to put more focus on sports policy at the final had introduced Under 11 national standard 8 court A total of 301 players the game and play with stage. He said the cabinet and 9 years category for indoor stadium at Di- from 11 districts includ- full dedication stating that would sit soon over it and the first time in Nagaland mapur. He also informed ing Nagaland police have Nagas have the potential approve the same accord- from this year in prepa- that the association is also registered for the cham- to compete with others ingly. ration to produce bad- working towards starting pionship. in the field of badmin- NBA senior vice presi- minton stars. He said the badminton academy. Speaking at the inau- ton. He informed that the dent, Dr. Watizulu Suzu- association would also be T h e t o u r n a m e n t gural function, minister Neiba Kronu and Zale Neikha being introduced to the players during the inaugural function of the state government is con- meren, stated that "NBA coming up with its web- would culminate on Au- of planning and coordi- 42nd Nagaland Inter District & State Open Badminton championship on August 9. templating to stop giving is one of the most active site for players. gust 12. nation and land revenue, Neiba Kronu, exuded con- could excel in the field of fidence that Naga youth badminton. While citing Kohima Football League Khriekesa FC beat Vanguard

EM Images Player of Khriekesa FC (in white) and Vanguard FC fight for the ball during their league match on Thursday. Our Correspondent Vimelie when Purakam Kohima, Aug. 9 (EMN): setup him up inside the Vimelie and Purankum area in 8th minute. scored two goals each as Vanguard again took Khriekesa FC defeated the lead again as Nyithong Vanguard FC 5-3 at the Magh passed a beautiful ongoing 2nd Kohima Foot- cross and found Kezhose ball League held here at Mathew to angle a clever Kohima local ground on header in the near post in Thursday. the 23rd minute. With the win, Khrieke- In the second half, sa FC temporarily moved Khriekesa took the lead above New Market FC at from a brilliant effort of 3rd place with 12 points on Vimelie, who passed the better goal difference (+5) defenders to thump home and Vanguard FC in fifth the third goal for Khrieke- place with eight points. sa FC in the 50th minute. Should New Market FC Khriekesa did conceded win on Friday, the team will the third goal from a poor move above Ziekezou SC in corner clearance for Sinlo second place at the end of Kent to score his second 8th round of the Kohima goal in the 57th minute to Football League table. make it 3-3. Vimelie and Puran- But Vanguard, looking kum scored two goals for the fourth goal, was cut each while Ruokuovolie short when Ruokuovolie Phewhuo scored a stunner Phewhuo scored a stun- as Khriekesa FC claimed ning long range kick in a victory over Vanguard the 67th minutue to give in a thrilling encounter. Khriekesa the fourth goal. Khriekesa scored three The goalkeeper Neimezo goals in the second half Huozha came to rescue to make sure the team in the 80th minute when will close the gap with Yhunshalo Kemp header the league leaders by five was saved by the keeper points. to continue their lead for In the match, Vanguard Khriekesa. FC opened the account With the match end- through a stunning long ing in favour of Khriekesa, range kick from Sinlo Kent Purankum headed home as Kezhose played a smart the fifth goal in the 94th ball through for him to take minute from a corner kick the shot and score in the to end the match in favour 2nd minute of the first half. of Khriekesa FC. But the lead was cut Friday match short as Khriekesa FC got New Market FC vs Twenty the equaliser through XI FC Viswema at 2 pm Rain washes out entire first day of Lord's Test London, Aug. 9 (PTI): Frus- throughout the afternoon. trating the two teams, in- Finally, 45 minutes after cessant rain washed out the tea break', the umpires the entire day one of the inspected conditions twice second cricket Test be- before declaring no play tween India and England was possible today. at Lord's, here today. The remaining four The play was called days will see 96 overs off at 4.50 pm local time each to make up for the without a single ball being lost time. However, there is bowled. more rain forecast for this The match officials weekend and as such this decided to take an early match could see routine lunch, moving the sched- rain breaks. uled break ahead by 30 England are leading the minutes. Even after lunch, five-match series 1-0 after there was no respite from winning the first Test in the rain and it went on Birmingham by 31 runs.

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