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VOL. XVII NO. 31 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 Will-not and the for: Tribal apexes decide state-wide strike No 'bandh' to be allowed ENPO and Lotha not to; Ao Senden and Sumi Hoho to Eastern Mirror Desk would be no bandh in Wokha district. three-four months so that Naga negotiations and solutions, what bet- Dimapur, Jan. 31: A decision similar Our correspondent also in- solution is given priority. Nagaland ter option that section has in store for in Angami areas—APO to the APO's are being reported from formed Wed. night about reports election is quite abnormal as candi- the Nagas?' other frontline Naga tribal apexes in Wokha suggesting that the strike dates spend huge amount of money Confusion is spreading that the Kohima Bureau inhabited areas on Feb. 1 and for particularly the Eastern Nagaland would not be imposed in the district on election and similarly Nagas’ are "bandh" may not be observed uni- Kohima, Jan. 31 (EMN): The Angami which, the public are directed not to Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO), and as well. Independent confirmation overtaxed,” the Sumi Hoho source formly, the note observed further. Public Organization (APO) has de- participate in the bandh. This clarion the Lotha Hoho while the Ao Senden from the community's stakeholders said. 'Nevertheless, this bandh was a clared that the state-wide strike called call is made for and in the larger inter- and the Sumi Hoho are reported to could not be had at the time this That the organisation was not unanimous decision of all concerned by the Core Committee of Nagaland est of the Nagas in its quest for people- be ready to impose said strike. news report was being filed. against any political party as was and therefore the bandh will go Tribal Hohos and Civil Organizations hood and nationhood which we are being presumed, was iterated by the ahead as resolved,' the statement (CCNTHCO) demanding deferment aware, cannot be taken lightly,” the ENPO Ao Senden and Sumi Hoho source. read. of polls to Nagaland's 13th legislature organisation stated. The Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ The Ao Senden and the Sumi Hoho, "The very purpose of this bandh shall not include Kohima. Or, more The APO issued the statement Organisation (ENPO) convened an on the other hand, are reportedly 'What other better option?' asks is in pursuance of the resolutions specifically, in what it called the “An- through its president Dr. Kepelhousie emergency meeting on Wed. Jan. 31 adhering to the call of the CCNTHCO adamant CCNTHCO adopted collectively by tribal hohos, gami inhabited areas.” Terhüja and General Secretary Neisa- at the IMC hall in Dimapur and has and would be imposing the "bandh" As the confusion about which area mass-based organizations and all The APO issued a strong state- kholie Ziephru. decided to 'suspend' the strike in the in their respective jurisdiction from or what organisation was in or not political parties that Nagas prefer to ment on Wed. declaring that no ENPO jurisdiction on Feb. 1. This was 6 am to 6 pm. in favour of the strike continued into have solution first rather than elec- "bandh" would be allowed within the ‘Prayer day’ for the Chakhesang informed by the ENPO's media cell. A leader of the Ao Senden, re- Wed. the CCNTHCO issued a state- tion now. This bandh is therefore “Angami-inhabited areas” on Feb. 1. On its part though, the Chakhesang The organisation asserted that questing anonymity, maintained ment appealing to all in concern "to placed as litmus test as to whether “The Angami Public Organization Public Organisation (CPO) has in- the decision did not indicate that that a collective decision about the prove one’s worth in action." one upholds what one has promised and all its frontal organizations reiter- formed that Feb. 1 shall rather be the organisation was not in support state assembly elections would be According to the organisation, or one backtracks. The CCNTHCO ate our natural support established on observed as ‘prayer day for Naga po- of a 'solution.' Rather, the decision taken after discussions. the decision to call for a strike was has just the option to appeal to all Jan. 25 2018 which was duly published litical solution.’ The organization has was determined in good faith not to A leader from the Sumi Hoho also taken during a meeting of all the concerned to prove one’s worth in in the local dailies on the ongoing appealed to the Chakhesang people create ‘unnecessary inconvenience’ spoke to the Eastern Mirror on Wed. apex tribal 'hohos' and mass-based action." dialogue between the GOI (givern- to observe said program. to the public of the eastern districts. The source requested anonymity. organizations. The "bandh" is from dawn to ment of India) and the different Naga A press release from the CPO's The community leader assured that "Should there be any section dusk, it reminded and that educa- political groups," the statement read. press secretary, Wekhrope Marhu, Lotha Hoho the organisation was not against any within Naga community which tional institutions would remain Further, the community group stated that the decision was taken Although the Lotha Hoho could not political party or even the elections. negates the popular opinion and closed. Exemptions would be the announced a decision it took 'not to during a general meeting in Pfütsero be reached to confirm their stand on Rather it was out of 'concern' that refuses to co-operate with the unani- army and the paramilitary, police; persuade nor dissuade any individual town in Phek district on Jan. 31. the proposed state-wide bandh, a 'with election taking place which mous decision," the statement read, media people, medical services, and from filing nomination and shall not “CPO appeals all the citizens to circulation showing a list of the dis- would delay the peace talks for an- 'the CCNTHCO has no power to district administrations, the state- be boycotting the forthcoming gen- remain at home and pray for Naga tricts' response to the "bandh" called other five years.' rope in such section with any better ment, from the organisation's con- eral elections.'“And as such, no bandh political solution,” the press release by CCNTHCO which went viral on “We will request the central lead- modus operandi. What CCNTHCO venor Theja Therieh and Secretary shall be allowed within the Angami- stated. Wed. evening maintained that there ers to defer the election for another questions is if one is not for political Joel Naga, added.

Former minister Veiled blue Luna Nyeiwang Statutory Gazette out for assembly election Kohima Bureau the NPF also will go in to fight the week his apprehension to the civil Konyak no more Kohima, Jan. 31 (EMN): The Election election.' bodies during a meeting—the NPF is D i m a p u r, Ja n . 3 1 Commission of India (ECI) has on Talking to reporters during the wary and it will analyze the situation (EMN): Former legisla- Jan. 31 issued the statutory notifica- sidelines of an event in Kohima on before taking the ultimate decision. tor Neiwang Konyak has tion for elections to the 60-member Wed., Liezietsu said that the NPF will He reportedly said that should the passed away on Wed. af- 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. not go against the wishes of the Naga CCNTHCO fail to stop political par- ter a brief illness at a pri- The gazette comes amid appeals people. But it will not allow any party ties from participating in the polls, vate clinic in Dimapur. from tribes and civil organizations to to 'simply' form the government the NPF will not stand back and give Konyak was elected defer the elections. as a “free gift” without other parties the parties ‘free government’ this to the Nagaland Legis- Now with the assembly elections putting up a contest. He said that the time. lative Assembly (NLA) having being placed to gazette, the party had spelled it out to the civil or- Liezietsu informed that the NPF in 2003 as a candiate of formal election process begins. The ganizations spearheading the current was geared for the elections although the Naga People's Front nomination period also commences movement that if something good its tickets were yet to be issued. In from the Aboi assembly following the notification on Wed. for the Naga people comes out of the case the NPF goes ahead for the polls, constituency in Mon However, it was learned that no joint declaration, it would be 'good.' he said the party may not field candi- district. He was appoint- nominations were filed till 3 pm. But if any political party backtracks, dates in all the 60 constituencies. “We ed a cabinet minister According to an official from the the NPF will 'not repeat the mistake might have to give away one or two holding the portfolio Election department, some nomina- it made in 1998.' seats,” he said without specifying the tion forms were collected but none In 1998, the NPF was one of the constituencies. of Veterinary & Animal PTI Husbandary and Parlia- of them was filed. The nomination many political parties that heeded Lunar Eclipse as seen from Kolkata on Wednesday evening. (Report on Page 8) mentary Affairs during period will close on Feb. 7, 3:00 pm. to the Naga Hoho’s call to abstain Nominations: NPP to wait for BJP the 10th NLA. from participating in the assembly The National People’s Party's (NPP) Konyak was ree- 'NPF will not offer govt. formation election then. The state's Congress Nagaland President Ato Yepthomi lected from the same as gift to any party' party, however, had gone ahead to has maintained that the party does Autonomous wars: Naga constituency in 2008 The Naga People’s Front (NPF) is still file nominations ultimately to sweep 'not want to repeat the history of 1998 and inducted minister standing by the Jan. 29 joint decla- almost all the constituencies to form state assembly elections.' The NPP for School Education & ration of political parties and civil the government. Consequently, the will go ahead with filing nominations Council's 'directive' riles hoho SCERT. organizations to forgo issuing party ECI derecognized the NPF for not if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Dimapur, Jan. 31 (EMN): A the Western Sumi Hoho the issue "seriously," the tickets and filing nominations. But participating in the polls and the ‘breaks out and participate.’ Yeptho- community organisation to enforce bandh in the organisation assured to the party's president, Dr. Shürhoze- party's symbol got frozen. mi said that the party was looking at in Dimapur has reacted Niuland sub-division on 'summon NCD officials at lie Liezietsu, made it clear on Wed. Liezietsu, who was the party's fielding at least 15 candidates for the sharply to what is stated 1st February 2018,' the appropriate time for ex- A man who gives his that if any party 'retreats from the president then, and still holds the assembly elections although he did children habits of industry to be a "directive" from the organisation stated. planation and justification declaration and files nominations, position, had expressed earlier in the not specify the constituencies. Naga Council of Dimapur "It reminds NCD that at its office.' provides for them better to impose a "bandh" in the WSH is not only an apex The WSH has stated than by giving them Niuland region. The West- body over 167 Sumi vil- to the Sumi Council of fortune. ern Sumi Hoho issued a lages in Dimapur district Dimapur and members ~ Richard Whately One more resigns from assembly press release through the but its jurisdiction encom- that any directive from local media on Wed. passes even Dimapur ur- the NCD 'should be kept Dimapur, Jan. 31. (EMN): Another member of the Na- resignation on Wed. The speaker of the assembly has 'The Western Sumi ban areas where its boni- in abeyance till further galand Legislative Assembly has resigned. The speaker declared the seat of 34-Aghunato (ST) assembly con- Hoho questions the Naga fied citizens resides and notice.' of the assembly has accepted the resignation of the stituency vacant with effect from Jan. 31. 2018, the as- Mirror Takes Council Dimapur, whose WSH as an apex body in The press release was Naga People's Front's Pukhayi Sumi from the mem- sembly informed. "Consequent upon his resignation, jurisdiction is limited to western Sumi area is not appended by Zheshito bership of the twelfth legislative assembly with effect the speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly hereby de- the municipal area, that on under any civil body and Sumi, president; and Vika- from Jan. 31. The assembly issued two official circulars clare the seat mentioned against his name as vacant," what authority and ground is autonomous." to Achumi, general sec- including one stating the speaker's acceptance of the the assembly stated in one of the circulars. it had issued a directive to Stating to have taken retary. Modi to blame for Nagaland situation — Rahul Gandhi Shillong, Jan. 31 (IANS): demanded postponement the accord was," he said. The joint declaration Congress President Ra- of the state polls to facilitate Reacting to the crisis was also signed by the Con- hul Gandhi on Wednesday early resolution to the pro- in Nagaland, Gandhi said: gress, the Nationalist Con- blamed Prime Minister tracted Naga insurgency "The style of functioning gress Party, the Janata Dal- Narendra Modi's "unilater- issue. of the Prime Minister has United, the Lok Janshakti al" decisions for the situa- "Nobody has under- led to Nagaland's reaction. Party, the Aam Aadmi Party, tion prevailing in Nagaland stood what the Prime It shows a large number the Nagaland Democratic vis-a-vis assembly elec- Minister had signed, (or) of people do not believe People's Party, the Naga- ~ Arien tions as several civil society whether he had signed. in the Prime Minister be- land Congress, the United "Hey! Do you need a hand? groups and political parties This is his style. This (Naga cause he has got credibility Naga Democratic Party I'm actually a fan of the have sought deferment of accord) is similar to (No- problem." and the National People's candidate... We need more good the February 27 polls. vember 8, 2016) demon- Congress General Sec- Party at a meeting con- people like him..." He said the Prime Min- etisation and implementa- retary in charge of Naga- vened by the CCNTCHOC, WEATHER ister did not take into confi- tion of Goods and Services land affairs of the party, C.P. which cautioned that any TEMPERATURE dence various stakeholders Tax at midnight," Gandhi Joshi, said that the party candidate or party defying when the Naga Framework told journalists. will take decision on the the call will be treated as Max: Min: Agreement was signed "Modi called up then Nagaland elections soon. "anti-Naga." KOHIMA 14° 04° between separatist Na- Congress President Sonia On Monday, 11 political However, Nagaland BJP DIMAPUR 23° 10° tional Socialist Council of Gandhi one evening and parties, including ruling President Visasolie Lhoun- RF: RH: Nagalim -- Isak Muivah told her we have solved the Naga People's Front, and gu said that the party state KOHIMA Nil 75% the Bharatiya Janata Party, unit will "abide by the di- DIMAPUR Nil 82% (NSCN-IM) and the central Naga problem and signed PTI * Rainfall (RF) * Relative humidity (RH) government in 2015. an accord. Soniaji called Congress President Rahul Gandhi speaks at a meeting with village heads in Shillong, Meghalaya on had issued a joint declara- rectives of the party high Temperature in State Capitals Several Naga groups me and told what Modi Wednesday. tion not to give party tickets command" and its state Max. Min. Max. Min. under the banner of Core conveyed to her. She told or file nominations for the Vice President Kheto Sema ° ° ° ° Aizawl 26 07 Itanagar 24 11 Committee of Nagaland me to check with the then were aware of the accord Ministers) called the MHA Then they wrote to the Un- Assembly polls after calls has been suspended for Agartala 26° 12° Shillong 14° 03° Gangtok 12° 05° Delhi 28° 05° Tribal Hoho and Civil Or- Congress Chief Ministers of and were consulted by (Ministry of Home Affairs) ion Home Minister, and he by various tribal groups signing a declaration with- Guwahati 24° 11° Kolkata 27° 13° ganisations (CCNTCHOC) Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, the Prime Minister," Gan- and were told that the MHA too informed them that he for a "Solution before Elec- out consulting senior party Imphal 19° 09° Chennai 30° 20° and political parties have and Manipur to find if they dhi recalled. "They (Chief had no idea about the deal. had no idea what exactly tion". leaders. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, February 1, 2018 2 State State medical board instated Naga scholars in Hyderabad conduct lecture Dimapur, Jan. 31 (EMN): Principal Director Health & Family Welfare Dr. N Bendanyanger Jamir has informed Dimapur, Jan. 31 (EMN): nals, which was impressive that the State Medical Board consisting of the following T h e Na g a Re s e a rc h according to his supervisor officers has been instated for time purpose of confir- Scholars’ Forum (NRSF), considering the fact that mation, invalidation, commutation of pension etc. University of Hydera- Imsong was hardly six to in respect of gazetted officers of the state and central bad organised Dr. I Sent- seven years into research government, staff posted in Nagaland. itemsu Imsong annual in physics, he said. memorial lecture on Jan. His professor further 25 at the Zakir Hussain informed that some of 1. Principal director - Chairman Lecture Hall Complex in these papers have been Hyderabad. cited over 25 times in dif- 2. Managing director NHAK - Member secretary During the inaugural ferent papers published lecture, PhD scholar Riku across the discipline, with 3. Medical specialist NHAK - Member Khutso in his introductory top citations of about 50. note said that NRSF exist Through close associ- 4. Eye specialist NHAK - Member to facilitate a platform and ation over the years, Prof. an ambiance for academic Naga research scholars who participated the lecture programme at the Zakir Hussain Lecture Hall Complex in Hyderabad. Anant has observed that 5. Surgical specialist NHAK - Member engagement among the Imsong had progressed Naga scholars and stu- versity. However, he said physicist; he received his Hyderabad (2008), and by Prof. B Ananthanaray- from reading elementary 6. M&G specialist NHAK - Member dents in the university. the NRSF feels that Dr. PhD degree at the age of joined PhD at the Centre an, chairman and prof. particle physics to be- Khutso highlighted Imsong deserves the hon- 27 from the Indian Insti- for High Energy Physics, Centre for High Energy coming an accomplished some events organised by our of being memorial- tute of Science, Bangalore IISc, Bangalore (2008). Physics, Indian Institute scholar, developing an (In case of lady officer being a candidate) the NRSF which included ized through the distin- (IISc). His PhD thesis titled Thereafter, he completed of Science, Bangalore, also instinct for knowing national seminar on ‘Dis- guished lecture series in “Improvement on Har- threePost-Doctoral Stud- the former PhD research whether the answer was 7. ENT specialist NHAK - Member coursing the shifts in the his name considering the donic Form Factors using ies at theUniversity of Sie- supervisor of Dr. Imsong. correct or wrong, to point Naga society of North-East prolific scholarship he left Analyticity and Unitary gen, Germany (2013-14), The prof. spoke on the out that Imsong’s works It also informed that the 1st board will be held on India’ in 2016; monthly behind and illustrious life Constraints,” was awarded Ben Gurion University, Is- topic “The scientific work showcased his inherent Feb. 6, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th board on May 1, Aug. 7, and academic symposiums he lived. the best thesis in Theo- rael (2014-15), and theIn- of I Sentitemsu Imsong,” qualities. Nov. 6 respectively at 10 a.m. on all days in the office that are being held regu- The scholar also briefed retical Physics at IISc for stitute of Mathematical and highlighted Imsong’s The prof. challenged chamber of the managing director of Naga Hospital larly over the last couple of about the journey of Dr. the year 2012. Going back Sciences, Chennai (2015). core research areas. the audience stating that Authority Kohima (NHAK). years; and Dr. Imsong an- Imsong and his attach- to his academic profile, Lt. Dr. Sentitemsu Imsong According to prof., Im- Imsong is a role-model All heads of departments has requested to send the nual memorial lecture has ment to Hyderabed and he was a topper in both was selected as an Assist- song’s PhD thesis caters to for many who wishes to name(s) and particulars of the intending candidates for been the one of the major university which made HSLC and HSSLC exami- ant Professor both at IIT a field where one looks at achieve what he achieved. the above propose for which the person desires to ap- plans of NRSF for 2018. the initiative of NRSF to nations (NBSE), and se- Guwahati, and IIT Hydera- properties of strong inter- Further, he reminded pear before the board to the managing director NHAK The memorial lecture organise his memorial cured the gold medal in bad just before his tragic actions of particles at high that Dr. Imsong’s life and before seven days of the scheduled dates. originally was an exten- lecture. Physics (B.Sc.) under Na- demise,” the press release precision using methods story should be told again Candidates coming to appear the board directly sion of an idea of having “Dr. Imsong was basi- galand University (2006). stated. of mathematical physics. and again because it is not without prior information to the managing director will an annual distinguished cally from Mokokchung, He completed M.Sc. Phys- The inaugural memo- Imsong had published often that we find a bea- be summarily rejected. lecture series in the uni- an outstanding particle ics from the University of rial lecture was delivered 23 papers in refereed jour- con of his calibre. WEaThEr fOrEcasT in OThEr DisTricTs Max Min DP rh rf News iN Brief Pranab Vidyapith bids adieu to teachers WOKha 12.8 6.6 4.8 62 NIL programme. EVMs to go to the lot in Pughoboto The outgoing teachers are the ZBT 12.6 6.3 10.1 93 NIL The district election officer (DEO) of Pughoboto Avelu Ruho founder headmaster, Lakshman MOn 19.6 9.2 9.2 88 NIL has informed all recognised political parties in Pughoboto Chandra Das; Navojyoti Datta; Ratna assembly constituency that the first ‘randomization’ of Bhattacharjee; Renuka Roy Chow- TuEnsanG 16 12.2 4.6 56 NIL electronic voting machines and VVPATs for the 13th Nagaland dhury, senior most teachers of the MKG Legislative Assembly elections would be done on Feb. 2 Institution. 14 8.4 5.5 50 NIL at 11 a.m. in the additional deputy commissioner’s office. Principal of the school Monoj All recognised political parties have been directed to send PhEK - - - - - representative for the event. Bhattacharjee in his introductory sppech honoured all the ‘real gems’. KiPhirE 13 5.8 8.1 88 NIL Pughoboto: Owners of poll vehicles He remarked that their valuable sEchÜ ZuBZa 16 7 7.3 60 NIL contributions will always be remem- asked to report bered. LOnGLEnG - - - - - The returning officer of Pughoboto Tiayanger Jamir has Valedictory speeches were de- TsEMinYu 23 10.6 11.2 47 NIL directed all the individuals from whom vehicles have been School authorities with ritiring teachers during the farewell programme. livered by assistant teacher Priti requisitioned for election duty, to submit their vehicle’s Bhattachary and alumni student of JaLuKiE 19 11 9.1 95 NIL documents (in the original) to the office of the additional Dimapur, Jan. 31 (EMN): Pranab arya Srimat Swami Pranabanandaji the school. The retiring teachers also ManGKOLEMBa deputy commissioner and the DEO of Pughoboto on or Vidyapith Higher Secondary School Maharaj, founder of the Bharat delivered speeches. 21.8 13.8 11.5 59 NIL before Feb. 5 during office hours. All the vehicle owners on Jan. 31 bade adieu to their retiring Sevashram Sangha. Special performances and *Dew Point (DP) *Relative Humidity (RH) * Rainfall (RF) are directed to comply with the order. Failure to comply teachers, coinciding with the ‘Maghi A press release from the institu- speeches were presented by stu- with the order will invite action according to sec-167 of the Purnima,’ a birth anniversary Ach- tion on Wed. updated about the dents and teachers. Source: Department of Soil & Water Conservation, Nagaland Representation of People Act 1951, it was informed. Zunheboto’s DEO informs field Zion hospital appeals investigators Kohima police warns Mon’s ATMA conducts training programme District Education Officer (DEO), Zunheboto H Nitoli Khulu for safety of medical has infromed all field investigators appointed for national against misuse of SMS staff during strike achievement survey for class X cycle-II under Zunheboto Dimapur, Jan. 31 (EMN): Office of the Superin- district to attend the training on Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. at the DEO Dimapur, Jan. 31 (EMN): tendent of Police has appealed to general public office chamber. Sample schools under Zunheboto district are Following the reports that if objectionable messages on Short Message also informed to collect materials on the same day from the published in the local Services (SMSs) are transmitted by person(s) DEO office at RMSA section. dailies about the bandh with vested interests during elections, violat- called by the CCNTHCO ing the provisions of election law, model code Peren’s CMO ask duty exemption on Feb. 1, the Board of of conduct and ECI directive on ‘Prohibition of Directors of Zion Hospi- applicants to report misuse of SMSs’, the receiver of such SMS can tal and Research Centre The Chief Medical Officer and chairman medical board, Peren forward the SMS (along with the number of the (ZHRC), Dimapur has Dr. Denis Hangsing has directed all government employees sender of objectionable SMS) to the following request safe vehicular who have applied for exemption from polling duty to the mobile numbers for enquiry and appropriate passage for doctors, 13th Legislative Assembly on medical ground to report at legal action under the provisions of law. Community Health Centre, Jalukie at 10 a.m. on Feb. 5 for nurses and other staff of medical board. Applicants are asked to produce medical Designation Mobile No. ZHRC in the interest of investigation report to the board. Those applicants who do OC North PS 8575045510 public. not have the report will be further investigated, it informed. Citing that hospitals OC South PS 8575045520 and clinics run 24 hours Resource persons with participants after the training programme at Longkei on Jan. 31. Training for polling personnel OC Khuzama PS 8575045515 emergency services on conducted in Peren all days including Sun- Dimapur, Jan. 31 (EMN): ticipants were trained on beans and preparation of de- OC Tseminyu PS 8575045517 days which necessitates ATMA Mon block conducted soil erosion and conserva- tergent were also carried out. The 1st phase training for polling personnel nder 7th Peren OC Sechü (Zubza) PS 8575045518 pick up and drop off training and at Longkei vil- tion methods, management Altogether 22 trainees assembly constituency was conducted on Jan. 29 and the the staff, the managing lage on Jan. 31, with ATM practices of solanaceous were benefitted from the 30th at the Govt. Higher Secondary School, Jalukie town. OC Women PS 8575045519 director appealed the Phyobeni, Khriezelhou, and crops stressing on common programme. Seeds of okra, Altogether 405 polling personnel participated in the training. Shampa as resource per- pests and diseases. brinjal, chilli, French beans EVMs demonstration and hands on training was also given OC Chiephobozou PS 8575045516 bandh enforcers to in- formed their volunteers sons. Demonstrations on cul- and detergent kits were also by the master trainer. OC Kezocha PS 8575045538 in this regard. During the training, par- tivation practices of French distributed to them. Construction workers NSCN (IM) Ministry of Environment goes green for environment mourns demise appraised with legal schemes of members Dimapur, Jan. 31 (EMN): The NSCN (IM) has mourned the untimely demise of Tsuknungchuba Ao, ‘tatar’ from Ao region on Jan. 9, after a prolonged illness. He was stated to have enrolled in the na- tional service in 2005. T h e G P R N a l s o mourned the demise of Bendang Ao from Ao RN Jindal with the students of John Govt. Higher Secondary School at Viswema during the green-march campaign. Construction workers registering for welfare scheme at the legal service camp. region, ‘leacy’ of Union Dimapur, Jan. 31 (EMN): Services Authority from genuine workers to the Territory-I, on Jan. 25, af- Dimapur, Jan. 31 (EMN): As a part ambassadors of the campaign. dents, youth and others to take up A legal services camp for Jan. 29 to 30th. Updates nodal department. ter a prolonged illness in of ‘Prakriti, Paryavaran Aur Hum- The green pledge was also ad- activities in the areas of biodiversity the workers in unorgan- from the NSLSA on Wed. The chairman thanked Dimapur. Green march’ campaign, RN Jindal, ministered to the students. conservation, pollution abatement, ised sector witnessed informed. departments involved in “Their untimely de- director (CP division) of the Ministry A cleanliness drive was also con- waste management, environmental huge turnout during the Construction work- the camp for rendering mise has created a huge of Environment, Forests & Climate ducted on Jan. 29 at the Children’s education and awareness, non- three day special camp for ers from 59 villages under service on the spot and for void in the national serv- Change visited Nagaland during Park in Kisama Heritage village with conventional energy, environment workers in unorganised Kohima district turned up sensitizing the beneficiar- ice which will be difficult Jan. 28-31. A press release issued to participation of officials from the research and development, he said. sector. for the special camp. Al- ies to the nodal depart- to fill, yet their legacies media on Wed. informed about the Forest department, Kohima division; Jindal also informed that the ini- The camp was organ- together 409 construction ment. and sacrificial service shall programme. Nagaland Pollution Control Board; tiative is to create a network of “Par- ised in line with NALSA workers registered under Assistant Labour Com- always be remembered,” The director visited John Gov- student leaders and students from yavaran (Environment) Rakshak” in legal services to Workers the scheme, it informed. missioner Avile Vetso and the MIP said. ernment Higher Secondary School, Kigwema village. schools, colleges, villages, municipal in Unorganised Sector, Visiting the camp, project officer NBOCW The group extended Viswema in Kohima and Highland The director has informed that wards among others. 2015 by Nagaland State Judge Gauhati High Court (Welfare Board) appraised its deepest sympathy and Hall School, Naga United Village in the ministry has decided to take To make parks, lakes, gardens, Legal Services Authority and executive chairman the construction work- heartfelt condolences to Dimapur. the initiative of Swachh Bharat, beaches, tiger reserves, national (NSLSA) with Labour de- NSLSA, LS Jamir lauded ers on the benefits of the the bereaved families of During the visit he shared about Harit Bharat forward in a campaign parks; plastic free through peoples’ partment NBOCW, Welfare panel lawyers and para- building and other con- the two departed national the components and importance of titled ‘Prakriti, Paryavaran Aur Hum- involvement; to educate people / Board supported by the legal volunteers and all struction workers’ welfare workers, and prayed for the campaign and encouraged the Green march. industry / NGOs on innovative and District Administration those involved in the ven- Scheme in local dialect their souls to rest in eter- students to take part in initiatives to Activities under this initiative sustainable waste management and Kohima District Legal ture for connecting the before the registration. nal peace. improve the environment and to be includes involving citizens, stu- practice proposal of the project. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, February 1, 2018

C M Y K State 3 Mkg. administration notifies candidates Shürhozelie urges to promote culture Our Correspondent February 27. Mokokchung, Jan. 31 (EMN): With the Kohima Bureau Asserting on the importance of one’s roots, Liezietsu said that Scrutiny of nomination papers would issue of notification on January 31, Kohima, Jan 31. (EMN): President of preserving and promoting if we forget all our past and only be taken up on February 8 and the last Mokokchung district administration has of Ura Academy, Dr. Shürhozielie one’s cultural identity and to look at the future, things might date of withdrawal of candidatures is directed all aspiring candidates from Liezietsu has insisted preserving stand firm on one’s roots, he go wrong. In this regard, he urged February 12. 21 to 30 assembly constituencies in the and promoting one’s cultural urged the women folk to educate the gathering to look at the past Meanwhile, ten companies of Central district to file nomination papers at the identity and to stand firms on their children so that traditional and adopt the good practices and Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have arrived chamber of their respective Returning their roots. values and cultural beliefs and move towards the future. Mokokchung on January 30 to provide Officer (OR) or the Asssistant Returning Shürhozelie said this at the an- practices are passed down. Meanwhile, AMK has elected security during the state assembly elec- Officer (AOR). nual conference of the Angamim- Also lamenting the fact that its new team of office bearers for tions. It was informed that nomination pa- iapfü Mechü Krotho (AMK) cum the present generation speak the tenure 2018-20 led by Kevi- DC & DEO Mokokchung, Sachin pers could be obtained from the respec- dedication of its conference hall mostly in Nagamese and Eng- nourheno Seyie as president; Jaiswal, informed that more CAPF com- tive ROs chamber between 11 AM and 3 at AMK building, Kohima, on lish, Liezietsu opined that if the Kevino Kuotsu and Alebu Sanchu panies would be arriving in the district PM on any day except on public holiday January 31. A dedicatory prayer present trend continues there as vice presidents; Shürheivino to ensure a free and fair election in the till February 7. Polling would be held on was offered by Vimedo Keyho, might come a day when some Nakhro as general secretary; district. pastor of CRC Chedema. Naga tribes may lose their moth- Mengukhrienuo Kuotsu as joint Speaking on the occasion EM Images er tongue or dialect. Therefore, he secretary, Vakrale Naleo as treas- Shürhozelie appreciated the Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu speaking at the AMK conference in Kohima on January 31. called upon the women to make urer; Videnuo Tsürho as finance hard work and able leadership efforts in teaching their children secretary; Atole Khatso as prop- AR rescues kidnapped person of Angami womenfolk in the so- responsibility in the family as one’s own local dialect at home. erty secretary and Ruokuoheü ciety today despite of their huge mother and wife. Stressing on the importance Miachieo as advisor. State BJP kisan officials resign TM Lotha launches Dimapur, Jan 31 (EMN): In a major although without citing the reason for setback for the state BJP, the party kisan their resignation. election campaign morcha headed by its president and The resignation letter was appended the problem of educated the general secretary along with other by its president Lima Longchar, general youth by giving then op- members have tendered their resigna- secretary Munthin Newmai, secretary portunity and to eradicate tion from the party primary and active Wobemo Tsopoe, general secretary unemployment problem membership. Shurhozielie Zumu, vice president in the state. The resignation letter was made Ruokhozhalie and secretary Ranjit Stating that ‘Changes is available to the media on January 31 Singhvi. inevitable,’ he said BJP as the largest political party could bring about devel- Army motivates youth to join arms forces opment in the state. He EM Images clarified that BJP as po- Suspected NSCN (R) cadres under the Assam Rifles’ custody. Dimapur, Jan. 31 (EMN): Town Higher Secondary and 12th standard in- Dr. TM Lotha speaking at the litical party has nothing to 3 Corps had conducted School and Hebron High- cluding teachers at- launching of his campaign at Dimapur, Jan. 31 (EMN): ing, the troops intercept- and resident of 4th Mile, Longsa village on January 31. do with religion but was a motivational career er Secondary School, Col tended the talks. The determined for all round Basing on specific in- ed a Bolero car without Dimapur. counselling lecture to MK Singh, Director Re- principals of these three Our Correspondent development of the coun- formation, personnel of a registration number The troops recovered join the Indian army both cruiting, Rangapahar, has schools thanked the team Wokha Jan. 31 (EMN): BJP try. He further informed the Assam Rifles from and apprehended five two point 22 mm pistol as officer and soldier. highlighted on various of Rangapahar for giving candidate from 38 Wokha the people that top leaders Dimapur battalion under suspected NSCN (R) cad- along with two maga- Speaking at the career job avenues, perks, privi- an insight into the noble assembly Dr. TM Lotha of BJP are working with the aegis of IGAR (North) res with illegal arms and zine, five point 22 rounds, counselling programme leges in the Indian army profession of shouldering had kick started his cam- dedicated mind to bring arrested five suspected rescued the kidnapped Indian currency in cash comprising students of as officers. for the budding young paign for the ensuing state India to a supper power in NSCN (R) members and individual. worth INR 17,140, three St. Joseph’s Higher Sec- A total of 982 young kids of our nation and assembly elections at his the world. rescued one kidnapped The cadres were iden- mobile phones and one ondary School, North boys, girls of 10th, 11th Nagaland in particular. native village Longsa on Dr. TM Lotha called person from their captiv- tified as ‘SS’ Lt Col Khoto, Bolero vehicle. January 30. upon his supporters and ity on January 30. ‘SS’ Maj Rikhum, ‘SS’ Maj The apprehendees Addressing thousands party workers to abstain A security forces press Athsong Chang, ‘SS’ Capt and the rescued individ- of the party workers, Dr. from anti-social activi- release stated that the John Pomei and ‘SS’ Cpl ual alongwith the recov- Nagas remember slain youths TM Lotha appealed the ties and practices but to armed personnel were Shitmong, all from NSCN ered items were handed party men to march for- support the clean elec- arrested during a mobile (R). The kidnapped in- over to East Police Sta- First death anniversary of Khriesavizo and Bendangnungsang ward in a true spirit for tions campaign initiated vehicle checking (MVC) dividual rescued by the tion, Dimapur, for further development in the dis- by NBCC for development in general area at Aoyimti Assam Rifles was identi- investigation, the state- trict in order to address and changes. village. During the check- fied as Tokhuvi Avomi ment added.

EM Images Relatives and well wishers of the two slain youths Khriesavizo and Bendangnungsang laying wreathes at their memorial monument during the 1st death anniversary at the monument site, Old Secretariat Complex, Kohima on January 31.

Kohima Bureau the property of all Naga “Today is a sad day for Kohima, Jan. 31 (EMN): tribes. We will continue to all of us and I would like The first death anniversary remember their sacrifices to remind everyone not of Khriesavizo Metha and even in teh coming years to forget why these two Bendangnungsang Long- by observing their death promising young men kumer, the two youths anniversary,” the NTAC gave up their lives for,” who were killed during convenor stated. he said adding that their the Urban Local Body JCC co-convenor, Luo- sacrifices should not go in (ULB) election imbroglio la-o Üsou, recalled that vain. He also thanked the last year, was observed on the two martyrs had given NTAC, JCC, APO and all January 31 at the martyrs their lives for the rights of well wishers for coming up ‘memorial park, Old Secre- the Nagas with no fault with a monument in their tariat Complex, Kohima. committed by them. He memory. The observation of the expressed his desire that Late Khriesavizo’s death anniversary also the two martyrs should be sister, Ruopfükhrienuo coincided with the dedi- given equal respect with Metha stated that the two cation programme of the those martyrs who have martyrs died for a good memorial monument gone before them includ- cause while defending the which has been erected in ing the Kargil heroes and rights of the Nagas. She their memory. NSF martyrs. expressed hope that truth It was on this day a year On behalf of the JCC, and justice will prevail back that the two youths Üsou thanked the NTAC and that peace and unity succumbed to bullet in- for their tireless efforts be amongst the Nagas as juries fired by police per- throughout the construc- we strive to build a better sonnel while on the call of tion of thsi memorial society. duty of the Joint Coordina- monument. Khriesavizo’s mater- tion Committee (JCC) at Advisor to Angami nal uncle, Thajao Vihien- Dimapur. Public Organisation (APO), uo, in his address, stated Khriesavizo Metha, son Dr. Vilhusa Seleyi asserted that the two martyrs have of Neimhalie Metha, hailed that the death of the two died in pursuit of a cause from Chiechama village martyrs have brought the and desire of the Naga under Kohima district, Naga people closer and people. while Bendangnungsang created a sense of oneness “It is not by accident Longkumer, son of Lon- among the Naga commu- that their mortals remains geryongdeng, was from nity by establishing friend- are laid to rest here. The Aonokpu village under ship amongst our fellow movement does not end Mokokchung district. brothers and sisters. with their deaths. Indeed, Speaking on the day, “While we remember this sacrifice is only the be- Nagaland Tribes Action their sacrifices, yet I be- ginning of a movement. A Committee (NTAC) con- lieve, this will lead us to movement against deceit venor, KT Vilie paid rich a better day and a better and betrayal,” Vihienuo tribute to the two martyrs world. Let us never forget said. for sacrificing their pre- that they died while de- “Next time, when we cious lives for the Naga fending and protecting the come together to remem- cause. birth right of the Nagas. ber their sacrifices, let us “Their sacrifice will not They deserve our respect,” talk of our joy and achieve- go in vain and they will Dr. Seleyi stated. ments and also speak of be remembered through- Speaking on behalf of the victory of our youth out the years to come,” Bendangnungsang’s fam- and not their dead,” he the NTAC convenor said ily, Merenchiba Longkum- added. adding that through their er said that their sacrifices A representative of sacrifices the Nagas could and deeds will be forever Diphupar Naga Youth Or- achieve what they fought remembered and etched ganisation (DNYO) also for against the decision of in our memories as mar- spoke on the day, while the State government. tyrdom in the annals of DNYO also sang a tribute “This monument is Naga history. song in memory. KG-2285 EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, February 1, 2018 4 REGION No doubt that we will form government in Tripura, says BJP ger at being fielded from academicians, and former Sonamura constituency bureaucrats. which he had won in 2008 He also said that from Former Tripura CM Barman to contest PM to visit Tripura twice for campaigning as a Congress candidate, next week, a host of central also filed his papers. party leaders including Agartala, Jan. 31 (PTI): Prime Minister of Tripura (IPFT) alliance, Deb told A party leader said this Prime Minister Narendra assembly polls as Independent Narendra Modi would visit Tripura reporters. followed Assam Minister Modi, and Union Minis- Agartala, Jan. 31 (IANS): Suprising political “Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders twice to hold public meetings ahead Election for the 60-member Assem- Himanta Biswa Sarma, ters Rajnath Singh, Arun circles, former Tripura Chief Minister and offering various posts and inducement are of the February 18 Assembly election, bly will be held in the state on February who is BJP’s in-charge of Jaitley, Nitin Gadkari, Sm- state Congress chief Samir Ranjan Barman trying to grasp some Congress leaders.This state BJP president Biplab Kumar Deb 18 and results would be announced on Tripura elections, sum- riti Irani, Nirmala Sith- on Wednesday filed his nomination paper is creating a confusion but people would said here today. March 3. moning him to Guwahati araman, and Mukhtar Ab- as an independent candidate from Bishal- understand the BJP’s narrow politics,” Modi would come on February 8 From here, Shah would also visit on Sunday night and ar- bas Naqvi among others garh assembly constituency. party’s state Vice President Tapas Dey told and address two public meetings at Meghalaya and Nagaland, where As- ranged a telephonic talks would come to campaign. “To defeat the ruling CPI-M, I can the media. Kailashahar in Unakoti district and sembly polls would be held on February with national BJP Presi- Assam Chief Minister forge alliance with even Taliban funda- He said that Barman earlier had ap- Shantirbazar in South Tripura district. 27, the state BJP chief said. dent Amit Shah. Sarbananda Sonowal, his mentalists,” Barman, 75, told the media proached the BJP’s central leaders to ap- He would again visit the state on Feb- He said 40 top BJP leaders including Seven former Con- Manipur and Arunachal after submitting his candidature at the point him as Lt Governor or Governor. ruary 15 and address a public meeting Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, gress MLAs -- Sudip Roy Pradesh counterparts N. Bishalgarh Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s In another surprise development, BJP here. Defence Minister Nirmala Sithara- Barman (Agartala), Ratan Biren Singh and Pema office under Sepahijala district in western leaders on Tuesday night held a closed- The party’s national president Amit man, External Affairs Minister Sushma Lal Nath (Mohanpur), Khandu as well as Uttar Tripura. door meeting with Congress’s state unit Shah would be in the state for a week to Swaraj, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adity- Ashish Kumar Saha (Town Pradesh’s Yogi Adityanath The Congress had expelled the veteran Working President and former royal family campaign in favour of the candidates anath and Muktar Abbas Naqvi would Bordowali), Dilip Sarkar are scheduled to come, he leader for six years last April for “anti-party scion Pradyot Kishore Deb Burman at the of the BJP-Indigenous People’s Front also visit the state for campaigning. (Badharghat), Pranajit added. activities” as he had shared the dais with latter’s palace here. Singha Roy (Rakishore- Sarma and Amit Shah West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool After meeting with Assam Minister and Agartala, Jan. 31 (IANS): his nominations from the Wednesday was the p u r ) , D i b a c h a n d r a would also camp in the Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee dur- BJP incharge of Tripura elections Himanta There is no doubt that prestigious Banamalipur last date for filling nomi- Hrangkhwal (Karamch- state for a week. ing a rally here. Biswa Sarma and party’s central observer the Bharatiya Janata Party assembly constituency nations, which began on hara) and Bishwa Bandhu Despite criticism, the Barman’s son Sudip Roy Barman along Sunil Deodhar, Deb Burman told the me- (BJP) would form govern- here. January 24 when the noti- Sen (Dharmanagar), who BJP has forged alliance with six other Congress MLAs accompa- dia that it was a “courtesy call and nothing ment in Tripura after the He claimed that young fication was issued. Scru- joined BJP last year, also with Indigenous People’s nied by thousands of party members, ac- political”. February 18 assembly voters, employees and tiny would be done on submitted their nomina- Front of Tripura (IPFT), tivists and leaders joined Bharatiya Janata However, Sarma, in his presence, told polls, its state chief Biplab women would not vote Thursday and the late date tions after holding huge which has been agitating Party (BJP) last year. the media that they want to see Deb Bur- Kumar Deb said here on for the Communist Party for withdrawal is on Satur- procession in their re- to divide the state to form Barman, who was Chief Minister from man in the Rajya Sabha. Wednesday. of India-Marxist due to the day. Counting of votes will spective areas. a separate state contain- February 1992 to March 1993 and state Meanwhile, BJP state President Biplab “BJP would come to “serious unemployment, take place on March 3. About the party can- ing the Tripura Tribal Ar- party chief for three years, was the Leader Kumar Deb, carrying door-to-door cam- power in Tripura ousting non-payment of salaries to Many other BJP candi- didates, Deb said that if eas Autonomous District of Opposition in the assembly from 1993 paining in Banamalipur constituency, the CPI-M-led Left Front the government employ- dates also filed their nomi- one sees the list, it will be Council areas. to 1998. visited Congress legislator Gopal Roy’s government in the Febru- ees and security forces as nations on Wednesday in found that BJP has nomi- Of the 60 assembly He had contested from Bishalgarh residence on Tuesday night. ary 18 assembly elections. per the recommendations constituencies across the nated all sections of peo- seats out of which 20 are constituency in 9 assembly elections con- Roy is also contesting the elections People of Tripura have of the Seventh Pay Com- state. ple including from the reserved for tribals and 10 secutively from 1972 to 2013, winning five from the same Banamalipur constituency become fed up with the 25 mission and rising crime BJP state Vice Presi- Scheduled Tribes, Sched- for Scheduled Castes, the times -- in 1972, 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003. here. year rule of the Left par- against women, besides dent Subal Bhowmik, who uled Castes, women, sci- BJP has allotted nine tribal Congress termed his filling of nomina- Elections to the 60-member Tripura ties,” he said after filing corruption and misrule”. earlier expressed his an- entists, doctors, lawyers, reserved seats to IPFT. tions as “bargaining politics”. Assembly will be held on February 18. BJP slams Rahul for accusing party of ‘bribing’ Church Assam govt. working wih dedication Shillong, Jan. 31 (IANS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday slammed Congress for good governance — Sonowal president Rahul Gandhi for accusing it of Cong. will retain power in M’laya — Rahul Guwahati, Jan. 31 (PTI): main characteristic of As- The youth should har- “offering money” to churches in poll-bound Shillong, Jan. 31 (IANS): After giving the leaders -- Christians, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs Assam Chief Minister Sar- samese society and it must ness the resources and Meghalaya ahead of the February 27 assembly Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a good fight in and indigenous faith believers and traditional bananda Sonowal today be maintained at all costs, potential of the state to elections. Gujarat, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on chieftains, besides academicians. said the state government he said addressing the del- the maximum so that As- “We don’t believe in buying or selling votes,” Wednesday said the ruling Congress party will He also noted that there was tremendous is working with dedication egates of various South sam becomes one of the state BJP president Shibun Lyngdoh told jour- retain power in Meghalaya. anger against and discomfort from the BJP for ensuring good govern- East Asian countries at the best states in the coun- nalists a day after Gandhi targeted the BJP-led He also expressed confidence that the Con- and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ance at all levels and equal programme. try, he said adding parents National Democratic Alliance (NDA) govern- gress would bounce back in BJP-ruled Rajas- over “imposing one idea” in India, as “people development of all sections Ambassador of Laos to and teachers must take ment, saying a huge sum of money was given to than, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh where believe this country is made up of millions of of the society. India Southam Sakonhnin- the responsibility to create various churches. elections are due in a few months from now. different perspectives and one perspective will The state government hom attended the festival good and able citizens who “Instead of giving the report card of the state “I think we will do well and we will win the not work here”. is committed to eradicate along with delegates from would take the state on the government led by the Congress, he (Rahul elections in Meghalaya,” he said in an informal Recalling that Modi criticised pro-poor the problems of corrup- south east Asian countries path of development. Gandhi) is using the election platform to fool the interaction with journalists here. policies of the Congress-led UPA government, tion, terrorism, pollution like Myanmar and Thai- “Not words but only people of Meghalaya,” he said. “I won’t go into specifics as to how many including the MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi and illegal migration in the land. deeds would decide the fu- Lyngdoh said the BJP believed in liberty of seats and things like, but across the country National Rural Employment Gurantee Act), state, he said at the Inter- Sonowal said equal de- ture and youth must work people to vote for development. there is a feeling that the BJP is not listening to Gandhi hit out at the Prime Minister for his national Mae-dam-me-phi velopment of each and with honesty and dedica- On January 7, Union Tourism Minister K.J. the people...it is crushing voices, they are taking failure to create two crore new jobs every year festival organised by the every section of the people tion to achieve excellence Alphons announced a tourism package of Rs 70 decisions unilaterally without consulting the and instead could create only 450 new jobs. cultural department here. is the Assam government’s in all fields,” he said. crore to develop religious and spiritual circuits people and there is a backlash against them on “I get a sense that there is strong opposition Me-dam-me-phi is one goal as it steadfastly pur- Sonowal also assured in the state. several issues. against the BJP government. Look at the results of the important festivals sues the objective of a soci- to look into the demand of But, the Presbyterian Church and the Catho- “Demonetisation is one of them. Imple- in Gujarat...they were close to losing the elec- celebrated by the Ahom ety based on equality and the Ahom community to lic Church, besides the opposition Hill State mentation of GST is another one. The country tions. And who did that? It was Congress. people on January 31 every harmony. erect a statue of Chaolung People’s Democratic Party, raised their eyebrows is asking these fundamental questions to “Therefore, the BJP-ruled states are on the year in memory of their “Assam can become Siu-Ka-Pha, the founder over the offer. (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi. He came back foot. We are going to have elections in dead ancestors and in re- the expressway to ASEAN of the Ahom dynasty in Election to the 60-member Meghalaya As- promising economic growth and providing Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan... Let us see who membrance to their contri- countries and, therefore, 1228, at the Assam assem- sembly will be held on February 27. jobs. But after he came to power, the economy wins. We are confident we will win,” Gandhi bution to the society. the Act East Policy would bly premises here. Former Congress Minister Alexander Laloo is on a downturn and there are hardly any jobs stressed. The festival to show open up newer vistas for “Until and unless Hek, who joined the BJP to contest the assembly being created,” Gandhi said. Asked if the Congress would launch an respect to the departed the state”, he said. people imbibe the values polls, said: “The money was not from the party’s Therefore, he said, there was a feeling in the aggressive campaign in Meghalaya and other is a concept of ancestor In his speech Sonowal shown by Siu-Ka-Pha to fund but sanctioned under ‘Swadesh Darshan’ country that they didn’t get what was promised poll-bound states as it did in Gujarat, the Con- worship that the Ahoms urged the young genera- strengthen the harmony scheme of the central government.” to them. “Same is in Meghalaya as well.” gress President said: “Our campaign in Gujarat of Assam share with other tion to empower them- and unity of the Assamese “The Church in Meghalaya does not have Gandhi, who concluded his two-day visit was truth. I was surprised myself because I people originating from selves with knowledge society, true respect would any role in politics and Church leaders will never to poll-bound Meghalaya on Wednesday, held hadn’t realised that even the people of the state the Tai-Shan stock. to be able to contribute not be shown to the great come out in support of any party or individual,” a series of interactions with various religious did not believe in Modi’s Gujarat model.” Hek said. Unity in diversity is the meaningfully to society. Ahom leader”, he said. Earlier in the day, leaders of various Christian denominations voiced serious concerns over the sense of insecurity among the Christian minori- Controversy erupts over Rahul’s jacket; BJP retorts with jibe ties across India following the recent attacks on New Delhi, Jan. 31 (IANS): A controversy while their leaders ‘roam around in costly Meet the sorry story of religious and educational institutions. erupted on Wednesday after the Meghalaya jackets.’ “We expressed our concern over the inse- unit of the BJP returned “suit-boot ki sarkar” “Congress doesn’t understand popular sen- curity (of the community) because of incidents jibe at Congress President Rahul Gandhi ac- timent in the Northeast today. The four states the Diphu-Lumding road against minorities in some parts of the country, cusing him of wearing a Burberry jacket worth have rejected Congress already and Meghalaya and the need (of the hour) to march and grow to- $995, or Rs 63,000 allegedly fleeced from the is ready to do the same now. Congress not gether and respect each other,” Bishop Michael state exchequer. even in reckoning in Tripura and Nagaland. of the Church of North India said. “So @OfficeOfRG, soot (pun intended!)- Congress left Northeast poor and underdevel- Unitarian Church representative D.K.B. boot ki sarkar with ‘black’ money fleeced from oped while their leaders roam around in 70K Mukhim said the discussion with Gandhi fo- Meghalayan state exchequer by rampant cor- jackets,” Madhav said. cussed on unity in diversity of India. “India is a ruption? Instead of singing away our woes, However, the Congress rebutted the BJP’s secular and pluralistic society and we join hands you could have given a report card of your claim, saying it can get the same jacket for Rs with anyone working for safety and communal inefficient govt in Meghalaya! Your indifference 700. harmony, as Gandhi stressed his party’s princi- mocks us!,” the BJP said in a tweet. “I don’t know whether to laugh or to cry at ple of inclusiveness.” The saffron party also tweeted an image of the desperation of the BJP. You mean to say they After the meeting with religious leaders, a jacket similar to the one Gandhi wore with a have not other work and are searching online Gandhi said there was angst and discomfort price tag of $995. Gandhi wore the jacket on for the rates of the jackets. I can get the same among the people because of the imposition of Tuesday when he attended a concert in Shil- jacket for Rs 700. If the prime minister wants it “one idea”, and Church leaders and other groups long. Five musical bands, including Shillong- than I can make it and send it for him. believed that India was made up of million per- based Soulmates, performed at the concert “He has a 56 inch chest.. I don’t have any spectives and forcing only one perspective was themed “celebrate peace and way of life,” a other measurement ... This (allegation) is com- not right. celebration of Meghalaya’s music, culture and ing from a suit boot sarkar. The suit in which “There is an assault on the culture prevailing way of life. name was woven in each and every thread Our Correspondent Kolkata-based company called Simplex in Meghalaya, North East states and across the RSS leader and the BJP’s General Secretary that he had wore when the US president had Diphu, Jan. 31 (EMN): The Diphu-Lum- infrastructures Limited. The work was country due to the imposition of one idea by the Ram Madhav also hit out at Gandhi saying that come...” Congress leader Renuka Chaudhary ding road is riddled with bumps and said to have started in 2011 in the Manja- BJP and the RSS,” Gandhi said. the Congress left the Northeast states ‘poor’ said. caked in dust. A person without a mask Diphu area, it was informed. of some sort can barely travel the road. Social and students organization in- It is just 27kms from the Diphu-Lum- cluding the Karbi Students’ Association, ding region. It is a link road to Silchar and Borlangpher unit; and the United Karbi EC issues Meghalaya Assembly Indo-Myanmar border Halflong. commuters including students Youth Association, had protested particu- and teachers; and villagers of Hojaipur, larly against the work of Simplex which Langsoli-et and Borlangpher must face allegedly was ‘substandard.’ election notification relations conclave underway problems everyday when using the road. The Manja-Diphu road was complet- Shillong, Jan. 31 (PTI): The With the issuance of the Our Correspondent ment of the region to have ‘good rela- An auto rickshaw driver lamented ed in 2017 but the Diphu-Lumding road Election Commission today election notification, the Imphal, Jan. 31 (EMN): A two-day work- tions with the South East Asian countries to this reporter that due to the road’s is still under construction—it was learnt issued the notifications for filing of nomination started shop to discuss the Indo-Myanmar cross in terms of socio-economic, political deplorable condition ‘my auto-rickshaw that it’s been six years already since work the February 27 Meghalaya today. border relations was inaugurated in the and cultural aspects especially with the steering handle got damaged and I have began on it. Assembly elections. The last date of filing conference Hall of Hotel Imphal on Wed. border state Myanmar.’ He called Ma- been repairing it but it does not last long. During a recent visit to Diphu, the gov- Chief Electoral Officer of nominations is February The workshop was jointly organised nipur the gateway for South East Asian The road is filled with dust; we inhale dust ernor of Assam Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, had Meghalaya, F R Kharkongor 7 while date of scrutiny of by Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social countries with opportunities prevailing as if smoking and puffing smoke.’ called for immediate construction works told PTI that “The Election nomination is February 8. Change and Development (OKDISCD), for both the state and Myanmar. A senior citizen Robinson Rongpi, the to begin on the Diphu-Lumding road and Commission has issued no- The last date of with- Guwahati, in collaboration with Centre These opportunities should be iden- Goan Bura (village leader) of Rongkimi, that it be completed at the earliest. He had tifications for the elections drawal of candidates is Feb- for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclu- tified by both the parties to take maxi- also lamented to this correspondent that said that ‘good road connectivity’ would be in the state.” ruary 12. sive Policy(CSSEIP), Manipur University, mum advantage out of it. “I understand due to the deplorable road, auto-rickshaw given for the Northeast region. The tenure of the cur- The counting of votes and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, that India Myanmar cross border rela- drivers refuse to take passengers. ‘We It was also learnt that the Karbi An- rent 60-member Megha- will take place on March 3. Japan. tions have been studied by many or- hardly find an auto-rickshaw to go for glong Autonomous Council’s Chief Ex- laya Assembly ends on Voter Verified Paper Au- Vice-Chancellor of Manipur Univer- ganisations. Even in Manipur University, hire. It is like the public have been award- ecutive Member Tuliram Ronghang had March 6 and the state will dit Trial (VVPAT) will be sity Professor Adya Prasad Pandey said in we have Center for Myanmar Studies ed punishment,’ the citizen lamented. ordered expediting the work but the go to the polls on Febru- used along with EVMs in the his speech that the Indian government Center for Southeast Asian studies and Construction works on the road company was yet to pay heed to the ad- ary 27. election. had taken initiatives for the develop- Economics department” he said. was said to have been undertaken by a ministrator. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, Fabruary 1, 2018 Business 5 RInfra’s Q3 consolidated net profit up 9% Google partners L&T for Mumbai, Jan. 31 (iAns): Re- taxes, depreciation and am- a statement. RInfra has recently emerged In defence manufactur- liance Infrastructure (RInfra) ortization (EBITDA) during “Won EPC contract as the lowest bidder in ing space, the company’s 150 Wi-Fi hotspots in Pune on Wednesday reported a Q3 stood at Rs 2,138 crore worth Rs 882 crore to build NTPC tender for flue gas de- JV Dassault Reliance Aero- new Delhi, Jan. 31 (PTi): Tech gi- lions of other things at locations rise of 9 per cent in its con- ($335 million). 70 km six laning Auranga- sulphurisation (FGD) works space is expected to play ant Google today said it has part- all around the city,” Google said solidated net profit for the Among the key highlights bad-Bihar-Jharkhand bor- for its 1,500 MW (3 x 500 a major role in meeting nered with Larsen & Toubro to in a statement. third quarter of 2017-18. of the quarter, the compa- der road project in Bihar.” MW) power plant in Jhajjar, the offset obligation of Rs set up 150 ‘Google Station’ Wi-Fi Google said these hotspots According to the com- ny’s EPC (engineering, pro- Industry observers Haryana. 30,000 crore for “Rafale 36” hotspots in Pune as part of Pune will be available at public places pany, its net profit increased curement and construction) pointed out that RInfra has In the road infrastruc- contract. Smart City Development Corpo- like gardens, hospitals and police to Rs 410 crore from Rs 375 business had an order book been able to successfully ture segment, the compa- “Foundation stone laid ration Ltd’s Smart City project. stations, helping people get ac- crore reported for the cor- of Rs 10,500 crore as on De- diversify its EPC portfolio ny’s revenue increased by 15 for the manufacturing fa- The US-based firm already cess to free Wi-Fi. responding quarter of previ- cember 31. over the last year, with its per cent to Rs 281 crore. cility in Mihan, Nagpur has a partnership with RailTel, “Our aim with Google Station ous fiscal. “Won 2 projects worth current order-book includ- “Expect Delhi Agra and (Maharashtra). JV will also under which Wi-Fi Internet serv- is to bring fast Wi-Fi to more users The company’s consoli- Rs 5,000 crore compris- ing projects where it has Pune-Satara projects to be represents unequalled For- ices are provided at over 270 rail- in more places within India. We dated total income during ing of 750 MW combined emerged as “L1”, standing completed in 2018,” the eign Direct Investment of way stations in the country. built Google Station to be both the quarter under review cycle power plant and 500 well over Rs 16,500 crore. statement said. over 100 million Euros by “Potentially, three million the highest-quality and easiest stood at Rs 6,634 crore ($1 MMSCFD floating storage The company is targeting Further, RInfra earned Dassault Aviation - Largest Punekars can now get online Wi-Fi service for users and the billion). regasification unit based order-book of Rs 50,000 revenue worth Rs 76 crore Defence FDI in one loca- within seconds, to message easiest for partners to deploy,” In addition, the firm’s LNG terminal in Bangla- crore by FY19. in Q3 FY18 from its Mumbai tion in India,” the statement friends, pay bills, shop online, Google Station Product Manage- earnings before interest, desh,” the company said in Sources have said that Metro One project. added. watch music videos and do mil- ment Director Vinay Goel said. Rupee breaks 2-day fall on budget NTPC Q3 net profit slips 4%; declares 27% interim dividend new Delhi, Jan. 31 (PTi): State- ago period. atra as Director (Technical) from by 10.40 per cent 67.782 Billion run power giant NTPC’s stan- Besides, approving the finan- January 31, 2018 and Prakash units (BUs) to 61.396 BUs in the eve; focus on FOMC outcome dalone net profit dropped by 4.4 cial results the board of directors Tiwari as Director (Operations) year-ago period. It has recorded Mumbai, Jan. 31 (PTi): The rupee finally continued to witness profit-taking as per cent to Rs 2,360.81 crore in in its meeting held today also from January 31, 2018. highest ever generation of 65.047 broke out of its two-day consolidative market participants remained on the the third quarter quarter ended decided to pay interim dividend During April-December pe- BU during July-September quar- trading range and managed to end high- sidelines ahead of the Union budget December 31. at the rate of 27.30 per cent (Rs riod this fiscal, the company’s ter of this fiscal. er by 2 paise at 63.58 against the US dol- tomorrow. The flagship BSE-Sensex The company’s standalone 2.73 per share) on the face value standalone net profit is recorded In the third quarter, NTPC lar ahead of the Union Budget. dropped 69 points to end at 35,965.02, net profit was Rs 2,469.26 crore of paid-up equity shares of Rs 10 at Rs 7,417.58 crore compared to Coal stations achieved plant load A broadly weaker greenback overseas while Nifty lost 22 points at 11,027.70. in the quarter ended December each for 2017-18. Rs 7,305.86 crore a year ago. factor (PLF) or capacity utilisa- along with sliding crude also provided a Earlier, the Indian unit opened sub- 31, 2016, NTPC said in a BSE fil- The date of payment/dis- NTPC’s average tariff for the tion of 77.50 per cent as against much needed support to the rupee. stantially weak at 63.67 compared to ing today. Its total revenue in- patch of dividend shall be Febru- nine months period for this fiscal national average of 59.68 per But, a caution ahead of release of overnight close of 63.60 at the Interbank creased to Rs 21,087.84 crore in ary 15, 2018. is Rs 3.26 per unit. cent. Its PLF during the same pe- macro-economic data -- core sector Foreign Exchange (forex) market. the third quarter, as compared The board today also ap- In the December quarter, NT- riod previous fiscal was 77.72 per growth and revised GDP data -- kept Increased month-end dollar demand to Rs 19,646.09 crore in the year- pointed Prasant Kumar Mohap- PC’s power generation increased cent. the sentiment in check and saw the and fresh foreign fund outflows largely domestic currency falling to fresh one- kept trading mood highly volatile, hitting week low of 63.75 in early trade before a fresh intra-day low of 63.75. NAME CHANGE the recovery. Dollar selling was also However, the local unit bounced I, KUNCHOK CHODON ADVERTISEMENT brisk as currency traders started repo- back sharply towards the tail-end ses- (OLD NAME) SHOULD BE Applications are invited to ll up the post sitioning ahead of the highly anticipat- sion on persistent US dollar selling to KNOWN AS KUNCHOK ed FOMC decision to be announced touch a high of 63.55 before ending at CHODON BHUTIA (NEW of Principal in KROS College. Conditions are later during the NY trading session. 63.58, showing a modest gain of 2 paise. NAME) BY AFFIDAVIT NO as follows:- Though, the overall forex sentiment re- The RBI meanwhile fixed the refer- 42/18, DT.31/01/2018 D-5029 mained little shaky ahead of the Union ence rate for the dollar at 63.6878 and 1) Eligibility Criteria: As per UGC Budget 2018 which is expected to strike for the euro at 79.2149. Globally, the US NAME CHANGE a fine balance between populism and dollar remained broadly lower against Guidelines I, TENSUNG DHONDUP credible fiscal prudence. other major currencies as investors re- (OLD NAME) SHOULD BE 2) Last date of submission- 05.02.2018 The current BJP government will mained cautious ahead of the Federal KNOWN AS TENSUNG present its fifth and final full-year Budget Reserve’s monthly policy decision due DHONDUP BHUTIA (NEW post GST regime tomorrow and traders later in the day. The dollar index, which KROS College, NAME) BY AFFIDAVIT NO will keep an eye on fiscal deficit and bor- measures the greenback’s value against a 43/18, DT.31/01/2018 K-1547 Lerie, Kohima. rowing targets for the next fiscal year. basket of six major currencies, was down D-5028 On the international commod- at 88.77 in early trade. In cross-currency ity front, crude price fell for the third- trades, the rupee slipped further against straight day after data from an industry the pound sterling to settle at 89.91 per IMMANUEL COLLEGE body showed global crude stocks rose pound from 89.80 and also weakened Lengrijan : Dimapur-797 112, P.B. No. 253. more than expected last week amid against the euro to close at 79.17 as com- NAAC ACCREDITED B+ higher US crude oil inventories. pared to 79.02. Advt. No. IMCOLL- 01/18 Dated : 30.01.2018 Brent crude futures were trading The local currency, however, re- lower at USD 68.55 a barrel in early Asian bounded against the Japanese yen to fin- POST VACANCY trading. Meanwhile, domestic equities ish at 58.46 per yens from 58.59 earlier. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the post of Asst. Prof. in : (i) BOTANY (ii) GEOLOGY Min. qualification: Post Graduate in concerned subject with GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND UGC norms. Preference will be given to the candidates with NET/ DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION SLET/ M.Phil / Ph.D. NAGALAND: KOHIMA Resume & handwritten applications along with photocopies Dated, Kohima the th Jan’18 of relevant documents and one passport photo should reach the th NO: ED/ TRG/B.Ed/2017-18 :: Applications are hereby invited from eligible Principal’s office or E-mail on or before 5 February 2018. In-Service candidates willing to undergo B.Ed study for the academic session of 2018-2020 on the Principal. # 03862-248275 / + 91-9436004791 conditions laid down by the Govt. vide order No. DSE/EST/STUDY-LEAVE/1-47/2014(Pt) Dated, E-mail: [email protected] Kohima the 26th June’ 2016. Application should be submitted in the prescribed format which is D-5020 to be issued from the concern DEO/SDEO Offices to the Directorate of School Education Kohima through the concern DEO/SDEO enclosed with all relevant documents and NOC from the concern VEC/SMC/Principal/ Headmaster on or before 28th Feb’ 2018. Preference of study centre/college Regd.No: 02/18 AFFIDAVIT Date: 25/01/2018 should be mentioned/indicated in their individual application. Henceforth, no further application I, Shri. Hawang T. Wangsha S/O Late. C. Temwang will be entertained after the last date of submission. DEO/SDEO are requested to collect the Wangsha, Permanent resident of Shaniham Ward Mon Town do hereby solemnly arm and declare that. format from Room No.2 of the Directorate office Kohima. (WONTHUNGO TSOPOE) KG-2286 Director 1. I am a bona de citizen of India. 2. My name is entered as Hawang T. Konyak in some of my documents, including my educational GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER quali cation documents. KOHIMA ::: NAGALAND 3. The purpose of swearing this Adavit is to declare No. JUDL/SUCC/90/2018-I Dated Kohima, the 19th Jan, 2018 that the name Hawang T. Wangsha and Hawang T. OBJECTION NOTICE Konyak are one and the same person henceforth. Whereas Smti. RENCHILO LOTHA M/O LT. V. LUCY ANGAMI, UDA, 4. Let this Adavit be handed over to the concerned Directorate of Youth Resources & Sports N/L, Kohima resident of P. Khel appropriate authority for necessary clari cation Kohima Village has applied for issue of Succession Certi cate under the and acceptance thereof. Indian Succession Act 1925, Part X to draw/withdraw/operate/transfer The statement made in the above paragraphs his/her Late daughter- Pension, G.P.F, GIS, Gratuity, Leave encashment are made and signed to the best of my knowledge & other service bene ts entitled. Bank A/C No.20057194921 SBI Main and belief in sound health wherein nothing Branch, Kohima. Who expired on 13.12.2017. material has been concealed. Now therefore, public are hereby asked to le claims/objection Sd/-(T.L.KIUSUMONG TIKHIR) DEPONENT if any within 1 (one) month from the date of issue of this notice. Additional Deputy Commissioner Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this day the 25th KG-2287 Kohima: Nagaland Jan’ 18. K-1546

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND (ORDER- V, RULE - 1, 5, 20) (ORDER- V, RULE - 1, 5, 20) (ORDER- V, RULE - 1, 5, 20) IN THE COURT OF CIVIL JUDGE (SENIOR DIVISION), IN THE COURT OF CIVIL JUDGE (SENIOR DIVISION), st IN THE COURT OF CIVIL JUDGE (SENIOR DIVISION), Dt. Dimapur the 31 Jan’18 DIMAPUR: NAGALAND DIMAPUR: NAGALAND DIMAPUR: NAGALAND NOTICE Money Suit No.11/2017 Money Suit No.12/2017 Money Suit No. 13/2017 Plaintiff: State Bank of India, Dimapur Main Branch, Dimapur: Nagaland Plaintiff: State Bank of India, Dimapur Main Branch, Dimapur: Nagaland Plaintiff: State Bank of India, Dimapur Main Branch, Dimapur: Nagaland No. M.-11/18/13973-74 Notice is hereby given that Shri/ Defendants: Smti. B. Tolivi Zhimo. Defendants: Shri Kuldeep Singh. Defendants: Shri Rajith Kumar V.V. Smti T. Yashi Aier -Vrs- Y. Tianaro Aier resident of Dimapur Town/Village To, To, To, in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 Assam Land Smti. B. Tolivi Zhimo Shri Kuldeep Singh Shri Rajith Kumar V.V Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in S/o K. Bohovi Zhimo S/o Sh. Khyali Ram S/o M.C.V. Nair Add: H/No.5/5 Ward No.04, Add: C/o 24 Assam Rifle, 99 APO, Add: Type- lll Quarter, Flat No.iv, the schedule below:- Kashiram Basti, 2nd floor, P&T Colony, BSNL, The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/ Opp. of Dr. Belho Nursing home, Walford Colony, Dimapur: Nagaland Dimapur: Nagaland Near East Police Station, Dimapur: Nagaland objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to Whereas State Bank of India, Dimapur main Branch Dimapur: Nagaland has Whereas State Bank of India, Dimapur main Branch Dimapur: Nagaland has Whereas State Bank of India, Dimapur main Branch Dimapur: Nagaland has this court in writing on or before 02.03.18. instituted a suit against you for recovery of loan Rs. 3,21,447.00/- (Rupees instituted a suit against you for recovery of loan Rs. 2,10,608.00/- (Rupees instituted a suit against you for recovery of loan Rs. 2,46,682.00/- (Rupees Two lakhs ten thousand six hundred and eight) only. Two lakhs forty six thousand six hundred eighty two) only. SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Three lakhs twenty one thousand four hundred forty seven) only. You are hereby summoned to appear before the court in person or by pleader You are hereby summoned to appear before the court in person or by pleader You are hereby summoned to appear before the court in person or by pleader Name of Patta Holder: T. Yashi Aier duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit Village/Block No: 05, Patta No: 649 on 05/02/2018 at 10.00 a.m. without fail. on 05/02/2018 at 10.00 a.m. without fail. on 05/02/2018 at 10.00 a.m. without fail. Dag No: 728, Area: 00-01-13 Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence. will be heard and determined in your absence. will be heard and determined in your absence. th Sd/- Given under my hand and the seal of the Court 30th day of Jan 2018. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court 30th day of Jan 2018. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court 30 day of Jan 2018. Deputy Commissioner Civil Judge Senior Division Civil Judge Senior Division Civil Judge Senior Division D-5019 Dimapur: Nagaland Dimapur: Nagaland Dimapur: Nagaland D-5021 Dimapur: Nagaland D-5022 D-5023

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER- V, RULE - 1, 5, 20) (ORDER- V, RULE - 1, 5, 20) (ORDER- V, RULE - 1, 5, 20) (ORDER- V, RULE - 1, 5, 20) IN THE COURT OF CIVIL JUDGE (SENIOR DIVISION), IN THE COURT OF CIVIL JUDGE (SENIOR DIVISION), IN THE COURT OF CIVIL JUDGE (SENIOR DIVISION), IN THE COURT OF CIVIL JUDGE (SENIOR DIVISION), DIMAPUR: NAGALAND DIMAPUR: NAGALAND DIMAPUR: NAGALAND DIMAPUR: NAGALAND Money Suit No. 14/2017 Money Suit No.15/2017 Money Suit No.16/2017 Money Suit No.17/2017 Plaintiff: State Bank of India, Dimapur Main Branch, Dimapur: Nagaland Plaintiff: State Bank of India, Dimapur Main Branch, Dimapur: Nagaland Plaintiff: State Bank of India, Dimapur Main Branch, Dimapur: Nagaland Plaintiff: State Bank of India, Dimapur Main Branch, Dimapur: Nagaland Defendants: Shri Lomsong Kanglom. Defendants: Shri Imtitemsu Longchar Defendants: Shri Champak Kalita. Defendants: Mr. Jugma Jyoti Gogai. To, To, To, To, Shri Lomsong kanglom Shri Imtitemsu Longchar, Shri Champak Kalita, Mr. Jugma Jyoti Gogai S/o Wangkam Kanglom S/o Y. Asangba Add: C/o GC CRPF S/o Late N.K. Gogai Add: 24 Assam Rifle, C/o 99 APO Add: C/o Land records and survey, Add: C/o GC CRPF Khatkhati, Karbianglong, Assam Khatkhati, P.O. Gautam Bosti, Dimapur: Nagaland Dimapur: Nagaland Whereas State Bank of India, Dimapur main Branch Dimapur: Nagaland has Whereas State Bank of India, Dimapur main Branch Dimapur: Nagaland has Whereas State Bank of India, Dimapur main Branch Dimapur: Nagaland has Karbianglong, Assam instituted a suit against you for recovery of loan Rs. 2,05,045/- (Rupees Two instituted a suit against you for recovery of loan Rs. 2,11,639/- (Rupees Two instituted a suit against you for recovery of loan Rs. 2,12,591/- (Rupees Two Whereas State Bank of India, Dimapur main Branch Dimapur: Nagaland has lakhs eleven thousand six hundred thirty nine) only. lakhs twelve thousand five hundred ninety one) only. lakhs five thousand and forty five) only. instituted a suit against you for recovery of loan Rs. 2,58,198/- (Rupees Two You are hereby summoned to appear before the court in person or by pleader lakhs fifty eight thousand one hundred ninety eight) only. You are hereby summoned to appear before the court in person or by pleader You are hereby summoned to appear before the court in person or by pleader You are hereby summoned to appear before the court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 05/02/2018 at 10.00 a.m. without fail. duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 05/02/2018 at 10.00 a.m. without fail. on 05/02/2018 at 10.00 a.m. without fail. on 05/02/2018 at 10.00 a.m. without fail. Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence. will be heard and determined in your absence. will be heard and determined in your absence. will be heard and determined in your absence. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court 30th day of Jan 2018. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court 30th day of Jan 2018. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court 30th day of Jan 2018. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court 30th day of Jan 2018. Civil Judge Senior Division Civil Judge Senior Division Civil Judge Senior Division Civil Judge Senior Division D-5024 Dimapur: Nagaland D-5025 Dimapur: Nagaland D-5026 Dimapur: Nagaland D-5027 Dimapur: Nagaland 6 Vitamin D3 May Heal or Prevent EastErn Mirror Damage to Your Heart DIMAPUR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 re you suffering from heart dis- ciated with the bones -- at doses higher University. systems which can be used to restore ease? A treatment with Vitamin than those currently used for the treat- The team, in a paper published in cardiovascular endothelial cells which D3 might help restore damage ment of bone diseases may be highly the International Journal of Nanom- are already damaged, and Vitamin D3 Script gone wrong to your cardiovascular system, beneficial for the treatment of the dys- edicine, used nanosensors, which are can do it,” Malinski said. s the flip-flops and reversals in the statements findsA a study. functional cardiovascular system, the about 1,000 times smaller in diameter “This is a very inexpensive solution in support of opposition to the conduct of as- Vitamin D3 is produced naturally study showed. than a human hair, to track the impact to repair the cardiovascular system. We sembly elections increases by every minute, when skin is exposed to the sun or “Generally, Vitamin D3 is associ- of Vitamin D3 on single endothelial cells don’t have to develop a new drug. We al- the very united stand of all the Naga civil and through over-the-counter pills. ated with the bones. However, in recent -- a vital regulatory component of the ready have it.” tribeA organisations seems not so within just few days. Several diseases, including high years, in clinical settings, people rec- cardiovascular system. Vitamin D3 may also be of clinical An indicator by the ruling BJP and its various party blood pressure, build-up of fats, cho- ognise that many patients who have a The dysfunction of endothelium is importance in the restoration of dysfunc- spokespersons in the region that elections will go on lesterol in and on the artery walls, and heart attack will have a deficiency of a common denominator of several car- tional cardiac endothelium after heart as scheduled put the spanner in the works of the core diabetes, can cause damage to the car- D3. It doesn’t mean that the deficiency diovascular diseases, particularly those attack, capillary endothelium after brain committee opposing the polls. In spite of the coming diovascular system thus increasing the caused the heart attack, but it increased associated with ischemic events, the re- ischemia (stroke), hypovolemia, vascu- together of the Naga political groups and also all the risk of heart attack. the risk of heart attack,” said Tadeusz searchers said. lopathy, diabetes and atherosclerosis. civil organisations and the semi-political tribes organi- However, taking Vitamin D3 -- asso- Malinski, a graduate student at Ohio “There are not many, if any, known Source: IANS sations, no one wants a repeat of the 1998 scenario. The public has almost lost trust in the current government in the state. Just a year back the huge mobilisation by READERS’ MIRROR VIEWS & REVIEWS the tribe organisations against the current govern- ment’s decision to go ahead with the Urban Local Bod- ies election indicates the distrust that the people has for the current government. Any wrong move now which gives an opportunity to any of those unpopular sitting What is the Solution? What is the Problem? MLAs for another term is not the desire at ground level. A structural analysis Problem? What is the Solution?’ will determine our Indian or a Western society based political system. The Naga people never looked so united, however Before we dive into the solution, first we must under- fate and re-write Naga history. And we also must understand that Tribalism is not a the people are also used to the many false promises stand the basic fundamentals of the Naga socio-po- The reality right now is that everyone is interpret- curse if we can actually identify a compatible system over the last seven decades. If the much publicised litical structure. Whether we like it or not, we Nagas ing The Solution based on their own vested interests suited for our ancient socio-political structure and almost ready solution does not come along soon, the are still a CONFEDERATION of TRIBAL REPUBLICS and understanding. adapt to it. people might not want the present set of leaders to con- comprising of the tribal republics of the Angamis, The solution is neither with India, nor in Indian I hope that sooner or later, we will all use our tinue in the state. The bungling probably happened Sumis, Tangkhuls, Konyaks, Sangtam etc. The deci- elections. However, seizing the opportunity of elec- intellect to revisit our roots to understand the ba- right from the top including the President of India and sion of the respective tribal republics is the decision tions to highlight the dire need for solution to the sic fundamentals of our tribal society which is not the Prime Minister. The chorus of ‘solution is near, solu- within their respective jurisdictions. At this juncture, Naga issue is a viable tactic to grab the attention of compatible with any Democratic, Authoritarian, To- tion is one the way, talks almost done’ now seem were technically the Naga Hoho can only be a facilitator the central government and even the international talitarian mixed with Socialist or Capitalist features more like an attempt by the ruling party at the Centre among the tribal republics and not the federal unit community to expedite the process of finding a solu- but realise that we are all rooted in our Constituent to better the party’s prospects in the state. With hardly a with any authority binding on the respective tribal tion, agreeing upon it, signing it & live happily ever Republics based on our villages, clans & tribes. The month left the BJP is yet to come out in the clear about bodies. after. The coming together of all factions under one more we try to create a fusion of Naga society with its alliance with the regional parties in the state. The BJP Note the key differences in a federal and confed- roof is unbelievably a dream come true. Wishing & Indian or Western systems, more confusion will be has swept the country resulting in very few non BJP or eral types of political systems: praying NSCN K also integrate with the historic ini- created which will continue till the day we are wiped non BJP alliance states left. The party may have thought In a federal system(Federation), all the constitu- tiative. The idea of integration (Coming together/ out both politically and culturally as indigenous that with its developmental agenda and the impetus it ent members (Tribal republics) are connected to the unity) and a sincere step taken forward to solve our peoples that once inhabited the great mountains has given to the peace talks, its poll prospects might im- central federal body which has some degree of au- political problems together sounds promising and which connected the great Indian civilization to the prove in Nagaland. thority over the members of this federation. very encouraging for the lakhs of young Nagas like wealthy Asian nations. Sadly for the BJP, Nagaland also has its own share of In a confederal system(Confederation), all con- me. What is the Solution? Naga right wingers and a unique conservatism where So before we seek for the solution, let us under- stituent members (Tribal republics) come together Architecting an ideal solution to the Naga issue in- the Naga traditions and customs are entwined with stand the root cause of the Naga political problem in unity but the central body has no authority over volves a serious academic reasoning to identify the Christianity especially the Baptists. At this age, when which can be broken down into two parts in order the members of this confederation. most suitable socio-political system which is com- Nagas are trying their best to be global citizens such of priority: Even though the steps taken by CCNTHCO by fa- patible to our tribal republics either in the form of ideologies are unnecessary and also not to be celebrat- 1. Problem within the Naga family cilitating and working towards integration is indeed a Federation or a Confederation of Tribal Republics ed but the fact remains that it exists in the Naga society. 2. Problem with India a welcome step and a great effort. However the idea then include the ideal features within this framework It was only recently that many other sects or denomi- Note that If we are hasty in solving the second of bandh doesn’t seem to be an agreeable idea con- and present it to GoI by a genuine body, a Council of nations of Christianity also could make inroads in this problem, the first problem may even burst into sidering past eventualities as decided by the respec- the Wisest Representatives of all our Tribes and start majority Naga Baptist populated state. The people com- greater complexities, hence it would be a wiser step tive tribal bodies individually. implementing the vision within the feasible ambit of pletely understand the benefits of an alliance with the to expedite(speed up) the former before hastily de- Everybody wants integration and solution but the Constitution until the time, we as a Federation or rulers of the country but a situation that indicates the manding for the latter. the topic of bandh and solution before or after elec- Confederation of Naga Tribes mature enough to be coming of the BJP in a big way will ring the alarm bells, The fundamental problem lies in the socio- tion becoming a debatable issue may not be agree- able to sustain, grow, prosper and support ourselves. in spite of the candidates being all Naga Christians. The political system which we have ‘adopted’ and not able to all constituent members of the Naga family. These are the kind of vision and framework BJP’s expectations might just have been farfetched be- ‘adapted’ All the inter-tribal conflicts, corrupted So who is the leader is another question? Naga which we the young Nagas anticipate from those cause such a scenario would suddenly awaken the reli- and unstable local, state Governments emerged Hoho? CCNTHCO? ACAUT? The answer is that tech- representing us at the highest levels and deciding for gious card, especially when its rivals are only too eager because of the virus which was installed into our nically at this juncture, nobody can lead in a confed- our future. You must share the framework and the to use it against them. Unless tackled properly, the BJP once stable although hostile yet harmonious and eration of tribes. One can only facilitate. Naga Hoho, stakehlders involved in our solution, if this is really will come out as the villain from this whole episode. egalitarian(classless, casteless) Naga society. NBCC, CCNTHCO etc all are great facilitators to- going to be agreed upon between the Nagas and the First the problem within our Naga family must wards arriving at a common objective and a shared Government of India. be resolved. The Nagas ourselves are neither here vision. Shouting Solution! Solution! without even know- nor there; we are a lost generation and wandering, Why do we need solution? We need solution be- ing what the solution is all about will only lead to bouncing off from democratic to socialist ideals and cause there is a problem. Now ask yourselves, what more confusion and chaos. What we need now is a vi- getting trapped in capitalist dreams. We will soon be DAILY is the problem. sion and the masses will not only support but join in doomed if this confusion continues. If the problem is between the Government of In- wholeheartedly if this vision inspires this generation. dia and the Naga underground groups, and the solu- Nagas are currently unable to adopt neither a Yanpvuo Kikon tion is between them then my write-up stops here. sustainable Panchayati Raj (Village councils) nor a But if the solution is between Government of In- stable democratic Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assem- (The author is a Senior Government Advisory PATH dia and the Nagas including you and me, then my bly) because we fail to understand that our funda- Consultant at Ernst & Young(EY), which is a global write-up starts here. mental socio-political roots emerge from egalitarian consultancy firm and is also the founder of ‘The National Treasure How we answer this question today ‘What is the tribal republics and can never sustain or grow in a Naga Blog’.) Politics of Terms and Terminologies in the Context of Naga Struggle Government of India attaches utmost importance was not created by Nagas but by India and Burma of being illegal for what Nagas execute the matters in “to the Naga issue…”, said Shri. KirenRijiju, Union who inherited the conflict from the British. It would accordance with its own system? While Nagas respect Minister of State for Home Affairs in the wake of state be so wrong to describe the struggle of Naga people the legal systems of India and Burma, Naga legality election before solution whereas the Naga People’s ,who have never been subjugated, against the inva- must also be respected in all the spheres. Nagas are civil society organizations gear up for solution before sion, occupation, atrocities and denial of inalienable a nation, thus both India and Burma are required to election. But is it a Naga issue or a India/Burma issue birthright, as an issue. judge or see through the lens of Naga legal system to or perhaps more so India/Burma aggression? Another deliberate misconception in terms is Insur- decide either legal or illegal. Over 7 decades have passed since the historical gency and Rebellion- Nagas took to arms in defense Naga Homeland as inheritance –fancy language struggle of the Naga people against the occupation of their land against the invasion; they did not at- used by India and Burma mentions the Naga Home- of India and Burma over Naga Homeland began. The tack India nor Burma but resisted the occupational land has been inherited from the British colonial Gov- position of Naga people is very clear yet at the same forces. So, this is neither insurgency nor rebellion for ernment. Both India and Burma use this language time the occupational forces are trying tooth and nail the struggle has been acknowledged in the ceasefire frequently when referring to their political legitimacy to suppress the aspiration of the Nagas in every way agreements of 1964 and 1997 that it is between two over Naga Homeland. But on what is their claim based? possible. In earlier speeches and articles, I have men- nations. It was never mentioned as Nagas being part Nagas never saw the legal document proving the trans- BIBLE READ: MATTHEW 21:12–16 tioned that Nagas are under attack not just in terms of Indian nation or of Burmese nation. So Nagas did fer of Naga Homeland by the British to the emerging of military action but on every front: economically, not cause internal problems and do not rebel against India and Burma. Historically the naked truth is that THOUGHT FOR TODAY: socially, culturally, educationally, philosophically, ac- India or Burma for their imposed system but Naga there is no such evidence showing the Naga Homeland Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who ademically and in terminology; terms and terminolo- struggle is in defense of their nationhood because has been gifted to India and Burma. Even if it was so, comes in the name of the Lord! gies are an important factor in our struggle in this 21st their sovereignty has been challenged with dispro- it would have been illegal for British Government be- century political trend. cause the British only conquered and administered ~ Matthew 21:9 portionate military might: torture, arrest, rape and We deeply appreciate our elders, pioneers and killing including innocent civilians, women and chil- around 30 % of Naga Homeland; they called the rest ancestors not only for their physical sacrifice but also dren. The occupational forces are –even today- violat- unadministered areas of the Free Nagas. So from this hen an advertiser altered a photo of Michelangelo’s for their farsightedness in employing correct terms ing all forms of international law. point of view one cannot give something away one famous marble sculpture of the biblical hero David, and terminologies while defining and presenting our does not own. There is no historical document or evi- Italy’s government and gallery officials objected. Nagas do not demand anything from India and W struggle. For decades now we have been engaged Burma but tell them to withdraw their occupational dence shown to the Nagas their Naga Homeland be- Picturing David with a military rifle slung over his shoulder in a political dialogue with India. The Government forces thereby leaving Nagas and their homeland as longs to India and Burma. This is why the British Gov- (instead of his slingshot) would be a violation—“like taking of India increasingly is employing certain language ernment mentioned the birthplace of Dr. Phizo and his a hammer to it or worse,” a cultural official said. they were before. Our struggle is to let the occupa- to wash away and adulterate the legitimacy of Naga tional forces recognize the Independence formally brother in their passports as Nagaland, neither India In first-century Jerusalem, David was remembered as struggle and aspiration. Some assume the Govern- nor Burma. Jawaharlal Nehru the first Prime Minister the shepherd-songwriter and soldier-king of Israel’s fond- declared on 14th of August 1947 and let the world ment of India is ignorant of using such a language but know this. Nothing more nothing less. of India himself knew the fact of Naga Homeland be- est memories and greatest hopes. Prophets foretold that it rather looks it is done on purpose. While observing ing free from any occupation stated very clearly that Internal – many tend to believe and assert that Naga David’s descendant would finally defeat the enemies of Is- the use of terminology it is not just Kiren but other “Those long frontiers [Naga territories] of India which struggle is a constitutional problem of India and Bur- rael. So, centuries later, when crowds welcomed Jesus as Indian politicians and representatives and foremost are neither part of India nor Burma, nor of Indian states ma, justifying that the case must be solved internally. the Son of David (Matthew 21:6–9), they were expecting the media that refer to Indo-Naga-Burma conflict as nor of any foreign power.” These historical facts cannot For instance, when we look at the map, it is clear an Him to lead the revolt that would overthrow their Roman Naga ‘issue’ or Naga problem or similar terms, mak- simply by-passed with mere changes of time or buried occupiers. Instead Jesus knocked over the tables of temple international border cuts through the heart of Naga ing it look it is Naga initiated. They further describe under the facade of Indian and Burmese sovereignty. money-changers to restore His Father’s house as a house Homeland; this happened without the consent of the Naga struggle as a mere internal affair which does not So, by using terms like Naga issue, Naga problem, of prayer for all nations. Israel’s leaders were furious. This people and was secretly decided on by then Prime require international intervention. Some Nagas have rebels and insurgents India and Burma are making it wasn’t the kind of Messiah and Son of David they were Ministers Nehru and U Nu. The imposed internation- been influenced with the type of language India uses look like the Nagas are ‘the bad guys’ where the op- looking for. So without realizing what they were doing, al boundary in the heart of Naga Homeland cannot to define our struggle. In fact, this one-sided defini- posite is true; India and Burma are the culprits and they called for Roman executioners to take a hammer to be accepted as a mere internal issue. This is an inter- tion is costly because it implies the conflict is born many thousands of Nagas paid the price for the vanity the hands and feet of the true glory of Israel. national conflict between the three nation states viz. by Nagas. On the contrary this conflict started with of their occupiers. Instead of stopping them, Jesus let Himself be lifted up India, Naga Homeland and Burma. on a cross of shame—defaced and disgraced. Only by res- the invasion of India into Nagaland and thus it is an I hope and believe the correct use of language in Indian conflict with Nagas and with Burma since in Illegal – Activities exercised in favor of Naga struggle politics will foster the effort for peaceful solution be- urrection would it be known that the true Son of David had to live a free people are tagged as illegal by both the defeated His enemies with love and enlisted the children of 1953 Nagaland was divided between India and Bur- tween the nations. occupational governments, thereby branding Naga all nations to spread the word. ma. Hence: Kuknalim! movement as illegal. But the question comes into pic- Issue – it is not Naga issue. Even if it is an issue, it is Athong Makury ture asking what is legal and illegal in the context of Father in heaven, it’s hard to admit. But it’s true. We not our issue. It is rather the issue of India and Burma (The author is the president of Council of Naga Naga struggle. When Nagas are already a nation hav- get so confused. We try to protect the images we love because it is created by them through illegal occupa- Affairs based in Eastern Nagaland. He is also an ing its own system and structure to live as a sovereign more than the love You consider priceless. tion of Naga Homeland. Indo-Naga-Burma conflict observer to Burma-Naga politics.) state, how can the occupational forces accuse Nagas Jesus shows that God is always better than our expectations. The contents of articles in this page do not necessarily reflect the Editorial view or policy of the paper. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, February 1, 2018 7 A Renewable Energy Investment Opportunity Not to be Missed bines installed prior to 2000 have a capacity tial, since we believe that the initial wind ergy assets are. in hand with repowering of wind-turbine Taponeel Mukherjee | IANS that is below 500kW. The “Policy for Repow- developments would have generally hap- Repowering wind-turbines is the equiv- policies. ering of the Wind Power Projects” allows pened at the better sites. alent of generating new wind assets. Finan- For India to emerge as the hub of wind he “Policy for Repowering of the turbines of 1 MW or below to be eligible for This ability to identify high quality wind cially viable projects using the framework energy investments globally, it is important Wind Power Projects” announced repowering under the policy. assets will be crucial. In further analysis, above have potential for significant value for more investor-friendly tax policies in by the Ministry of New and Renew- These repowering projects are not only the investor will have to identify whether generation. In addition, repowering of the wind energy sector, especially around able Energy in August 2016 was a eligible for an additional interest rate re- repowering would have financial benefits wind-turbines also provides investors the wind-turbine repowering. The government stepT in the right direction. Now is the time bate of 25 basis points on loans from the over and above simply paying the opera- opportunity to create investment platform should allow for high percentage of acceler- for global investors to pay more attention to Indian Renewable Energy Development tions and maintenance costs associated structures to aggregate wind energy assets. ated depreciation for wind-turbine repow- wind-turbine repowering investment op- Agency (IREDA) but are also eligible for all with the current turbines. Additionally, the The investors can look to not only enter re- ering projects. Such a tax incentive will help portunities in India to take a grip on a grow- fiscal and financial benefits available for investor will have to analyse whether the powering agreements but also to own these boost the renewable energy ecosystem by ing renewable energy market. new wind projects. Investors looking at the requisite transmission mechanism exists assets. All the above reasons make repower- encouraging investments. This is even more important given that, Indian renewable energy sector must seize for the end user to be able to consume the ing of wind-turbines an investment oppor- In summary, India needs to not just according to a recent IMF report, India’s this opportunity. Further government in- extra energy. tunity that warrants greater attention from reach its renewable energy target, but also GDP growth is projected to rise to 7.4 per centives can provide a significant boost to For wind sites that meet the foregoing the global investor community. ensure that its renewable energy resources cent in 2018-2019 and 7.8 per cent in 2019- the wind-turbine repowering sector. criteria it is possible for investors to identify The “Policy for Repowering of the Wind are utilised to the maximum extent. Making 2020, which will place a significant demand Identifying high-quality assets suitable and access financially viable wind-turbine Power Projects” was a right move, but the investments economically feasible with ef- on energy pitched against rising oil prices for repowering will be the key to a success- repowering projects. In addition to wind time has come for Indian policymakers to fective policies and tax incentives will have and depleting reserves. Policymakers, in ful investing strategy. It will be important to projects that are fully financially feasible, up the ante in the wind energy sector. First social benefits above and beyond the eco- turn, need to look at ways and means to analyse at a site level whether repowering government incentives available and po- and foremost, for repowering of wind-tur- nomic benefits. build on the existing policy framework that of the wind-turbine has any economic ben- tential positive regulations in the future can bines to generate additional energy from will boost wind energy investments through (Taponeel Mukherjee heads Development efit. Does the site have the wind potential make additional projects viable. Global in- an operational point of view, the transmis- repowering of wind-turbines in India. Tracks, an infrastructure advisory firm. He to justify larger and more efficient turbines? vestors keen on entering the Indian renew- sion mechanism to transfer the energy to Wind-turbine technology has witnessed can be contacted at taponeel.mukherjee@ This analysis will provide investors with ac- able energy sector must engage with local the end-user must exist. Transmission line a significant improvement over the last two development-tracks.com or @taponeel on cess to sites that do have significant poten- players to identify where valuable wind en- investments and policies must move hand decades. In India, most of the wind-tur- Twitter) Climate Change Will Exacerbate Weed Problem than crop plants, as while humans breed crops, nature vocate that land should not be left uncovered and that plants such as cogongrass, sacrificial grass, Kleberg Dr. Aditi Jain | India Science Wire breeds weeds. So, weeds will be more tolerant to any cli- plants like”Dhaincha”,which also act as green manure, bluestem, and Johnson grass suppress the growth of mate aberrations”, explained Kapila S. Rathore, senior be grown in between two seasons and in between the weeds. Currently, seventeen mycoherbicides—herbi- eedsare a persistent problem for farmers. scientist at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute. crop rows to prevent emergence of weeds. cides based on fungus—have been registered across A recent assessment by the Directorate While farmers use herbicides - chemicals to elimi- Studies have shown that agricultural practices such the globe. of Weed Research shows that India loses nate weeds- research suggests that rise in the temper- as growing dissimilar crops together (intercropping) However, not many bio-herbicides are being de- crops worth 11 billion US dollar every year ature can increase volatility of herbicides rendering or one after the other(crop rotation) help by disrupt- ployed. “Bio-herbicides are advantageous as they do not Wto these farm intruders. them ineffective to act and kill the weeds. Adding to the ing the adaptation of weeds to a particular crop and have any residue like chemicals. They are target specific This study, published in journal Crop Protection, plight of farmers is the problem of resistance caused by field. Further, early and high-density sowing, narrow and generally are end-user friendly,” pointed out Dr. was carried out on 14 major crops and utilized data extended and overuse of herbicides. row width and use of cultivars that grow rapidly and SanjaiSaxena, professor at Thapar University, Patiala from 1581 on-farm research trials covering various dis- Parthenium, which is popularly believed to have cover the land have been shown to help suppress weed who holds apatent for bio-herbicide for Lantana cama- tricts of 18 states in the country. Thestudy evaluated reached Indiaalong with wheat import during famines growth. A study reported in Indian Journal of Weed Sci- ra, parthenium and water hyacinth. However, he said, in yield loses in three types of field plots - plots where of 1950s has not only covered roadsides and fields but ence shows that combination of early sowing of quicker India hardly any bio-herbicide has been deployed. weeds are leftuncontrolled; where weeds are managed also led to allergies in humans. Likewise, water hya- growing wheat varieties significantly smothered a ma- Research focused on better understanding of biolo- by manual or mechanical weeding practice and plots cinth competes with marine organisms for nutrients jor weed, Phalaris minor. gy and weed ecology can help in devising strategies for where weed control was done by both manual weeding and light and is aserious threat to the fishery industry. Another potential solution isuse of bio-herbicides their removal. Further, identification and use of crop and herbicide application. - herbicides based or derived from plants, fungi, bac- cultivars which are early sowing, or exhibit allelopathy Although, the yield loss due to weeds differs with lo- Prevention challenge teria, viruses, protozoans, and nematodes. They prom- can tackle the problem. It is also a need of the hour to cation, soil type and crop but collectively the yield loss- Weed control is particularly difficult as the strate- ise tospecifically kill the weed without causing harm identify or develop herbicide tolerant crops to reduce esare seen the highest in groundnut and soybean, while gies which intend to kill weeds also harm crop plants. to humans and environment. One of the success sto- the herbicide pollution. The potential of application economic losses are the highest for wheat and rice. Traditionally famers have used manual pulling or with ries of biological control was seen in Khairi village of of eco-friendly bio-herbicides to evade the weed issue The problem is projected to further aggravate with tools like weeders. However,manualpulling is increas- Madhya Pradesh where Mexican beetlewas released to also needs to be examined. climate change as weeds can better adapt to tempera- ingly getting replaced with other techniques, mainly eliminate gajarghaas. In a similar attempt,exotic wee- Experts also stressed the need to educate and com- ture fluctuations than crop plants.Weeds, unlike crop due to high labor costs. Currently, most farmers do vils which specifically eat leaves and petioles of Water municate to the farmers about sustainable agriculture plants,are sturdy and can grow in a wide range of cli- manual weeding in combination with herbicide appli- hyacinth were left in a pond. This experiment was also practices as well as methods for weed removallike in- matic conditions and soil types. They produce anas- cation to overcome the weed menace. successful. creasing crop density, practicing crop rotation and tounding number of seeds which are often light in AsiaPacific Forest Invasive Species Network (AP- Several plants such as barley, rye, annual ryegrass, intercropping.“Farmers are aware about the presence weight and are carried by wind to near and far away FISN), which is a cooperative alliance of the 33 member buckwheat, oats, sorghum, sudan sorghum hybrids, al- of parthenium but do not know about its poisonous destinations helping them to readily colonize a barren countries in the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission, a falfa, wheat, red clover, and sunflower have been found nature. We do hold awareness campaigns on effective land or an already established field. Weeds are not only statutory body of the United Nation’s Food and Agricul- to display allelopathy- a process where they exudate management of this weed, but our outreach is limited ecology destroyers but are a serious health hazard too. ture Organisation, lays stress on practices such asuse a chemical in soil that does not allow any other plant as no special fund is allotted for this programme,” com- “In climate change scenario, there will be difficulty in of weed-free certified seeds, ensuring clean harvesting to grow near them. They can also be used to suppress mented Dr. Debasis Mishra, senior scientist at KrishiVi- terms of untimely rains, hardy temperature conditions, equipment and applicationof pre-sowing herbicides weed growth. Also, the aqueous extracts from several gyan Kendra in Odisha. and extremes of weather. In any case, weeds are hardier in thefield to prevent weed germination. Scientists ad- Amazing Journey: Sightless Man With the Clearest Vision regarded as ‘pathetic’ by a society with a they were given. World championship too has been launched. information that was informative, inspira- Mamta Aggarwal | IANS skewed vision; they are most often denied “They were instilled with a mindset of India won the World Cup in 2014 when it tional and empowering. basic opportunities. Their whole persona is being worthless to society,” he recalls. was organised in South Africa and followed “People began calling us with their e suffered from meningitis and just seen in the light of their blindness and A visit to the National Institute for the it up by winning it again in 2018 -- the event problems and challenges. This led us to es- became visually impaired when no one even bothers to see them or their Visually Handicapped, Dehradun, was an- was held between January 8 and 20 in Paki- tablish the Eyeway help desk where coun- he was only 10 months old. Yet, potential beyond their disability,” George other turning point in George’s life. Com- stan and the UAE -- by beating Pakistan by sellors who are blind took the calls. Till date fighting insurmountable odds, told IANS. ing across blind boys playing cricket with two wickets. This caught the imagination we have addressed over 35,000 queries.” GeorgeH Abraham is today not only living a “Every blind can be potential human re- great passion, his long-forgotten dream got of the country. Cash awards were given to Eyeway is a one-stop knowledge re- successful and wholesome life himself, but source to the society; so they shouldn’t be a fresh lease of life. They used balls that rat- the players. The 2014 cup-winning captain source on living life with blindness -- it dis- is also working tirelessly to bring hope to just provided for, but must be invested in tled. George, who grew up dreaming of be- Shekhar Naik was recognised and given the seminates knowledge, counsels and takes the lives of other visually-impaired people. and empowered so as to enable them to live coming a fast bowler, decided -- at that very Padma Shri. George is delighted to see the up advocacy. After a successful career with India’s top a dignified life.” moment -- to organise a national cricket heights to which the movement has risen. Using television as a medium to share advertising firms Ogilvy & Mather and Ad- Every fifth blind person in the world is tournament for the blind. Something that had begun as a tiny idea the message of his mission, he also pro- vertising & Sales Promotion Company for an Indian and 25,000 new cases are added “I realised seeing blind people catching that he had dreamt of. duced a TV programme “Nazar ya Nazari- nearly 10 years, he is now a social entrepre- to this population annually. the ball, hitting the ball with their bat and “Blindness is not the real problem, it is ya”. The actor Naseeruddin Shah -- who neur, an inspirational speaker and a com- George gives the whole credit for what chasing the ball can help break the stere- the mindset of the society and the blind peo- himself played a blind teacher in the film municator. he is to his parents and God. George’s father otypical image of a helpless person wearing ple themselves who are made to believe that “Sparsh” -- introduced and closed each of Not only did he work towards changing M.G. Abraham was an engineer and archi- black glasses with stick in hand, and can they cannot lead normal lives,’’ says George. the 13 episodes. TV actor Harsh Chhaya an- the popular perception about the visually tect, and his mother Sushila Abraham was create the image of an able and efficient He knows that changing this mindset chored the episodes. It featured 32 success- impaired, but as the Founding Chairman a homemaker. person. Also, this sport can develop life is an uphill task, but he is committed to do ful case studies from across India. of the World Blind Cricket Council, he also “Usually, it is not only society which is skills like leadership, teamwork, discipline, so. He set up Score Foundation and Project The serial endeavoured to commu- conceived and organised the first World indifferent towards the blind, but their fam- ambition, strategic thinking -- besides, of Eyeway to change the mindset associated nicate the potential and possibilities in a Cup for the Blind in 1998 to not just en- ilies too view them as a burden. I was lucky course, physical fitness and mobility.” with the potential and capabilities of the life with blindness and to raise the burn- courage them to have self-belief but to give enough to be born to parents who never Soon he organised the first national visually impaired. ing question in the programme’s title: Is wings to their dreams. saw my vision loss as a disability or some- cricket tournament for the blind in Decem- He then conceived a radio programme the problem with nazar (sight) or nazariya George’s life has meaning because his thing that can hamper my journey towards ber 1990. This became an annual feature. “Yeh Hai Roshni Ka Karwan” which broad- (viewpoint)? parents refused to see his disability as be- having a successful career and a whole- In 1996, he set up the World Blind Cricket cast success stories of people who fought He remains determined to change the ing bigger than his capabilities. They made some life,” he said. Council and was its Founding Chairman. In every hurdle that came in their way due to existing “nazariya” and create an inclusive a conscious decision to send him to a regu- George was quite content with this job, 1998, he conceived and organised the first their blindness and succeeded to achieve society where people don’t separate “them” lar school instead of a special one for blind but visiting a school for the blind for the first ever World Cup in New Delhi. their dream. from “us”. children so that he could get to know the time in his life in 1988, along with his wife In 2007-08, he handed over the cricket for The programme spoke about people (The weekly feature series is part of a hard realities of living with blindness in a Rupa, proved to a shock. He was shaken to the blind to a younger group of people. The working in different areas like banks, the positive-journalism project of IANS and the world of people blessed with vision. the core by the miserable conditions of the national tournaments continue, the World IT sector and in travel companies. The idea Frank Islam Foundation. Mamta Aggarwal “People suffering from blindness are blind people living there and the treatment Cup continues to happen and a new T-20 was to use radio to share knowledge and can be contacted at [email protected])

Today’s ASTRO-PREDICTION ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): Your heart is CANCER (JUN 22 - JUL 22): Your extreme- LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): You may feel like CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19): Romance apt to beat much more rapidly than usual, ly overpowering emotions are apt to scare going back to being a student in junior high, is in the air, Capricorn, and all of a sudden you Aries. Love is in the air, the trees, and the people off today, Cancer, especially when it Libra, just going through puberty and joining notice that all around you couples are walking people around you. Whatever you do today, comes to matters involving intimate relation- the other kids in animated discussions about hand-in-hand, exchanging longing gazes. This make sure that you spend the evening with someone ships. Unless your desired result is to convince everyone who likes whom and who’s going out with whom. Fol- could get you thinking about your own situation. If you special. Love is apt to be very expansive for you. 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The contents of articles on this page do not necessarily reflect the Editoral view or policy of the paper EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, February 1, 2018 8 NATION HC asks govt. to examine NEWS IN BRIEF Kasganj violence: Prime Youth succumbs to injuries, toll new INR 50, 200 notes in Shopian firing climbs to 3 New Delhi, Jan. 31 (PTI): ing and circulation of the Srinagar, Jan. 31 (PTI): The death toll in the alleged accused in murder of youth held Army firing on a mob in Shopian district of Jammu The Delhi High Court to- new Rs 50 notes, issued on and Kashmir today rose to three after a critically might create more problems. day asked the Centre and August 18, 2017. Lucknow, Jan. 31 (PTI): The prime he said. injured youth succumbed to injuries. Rayees Ahmad, Tension still prevailed in a few the RBI to examine the The court was hearing accused in the murder of Chandan ADG Kumar said that in seven who was among the nine persons injured in the Army pockets of the town. Police said new currency notes and PILs filed by three advo- Gupta in Kasganj was arrested to- substantive cases registered in Kas- firing last week, succumbed to injuries at a hospital normalcy was slowly returning and coins, saying the visual- cates, a company secretary day as the strife-torn western Uttar ganj, 39 arrests were made. In addi- here this morning, police said. The Army opened security personnel had intensified ly-impaired were facing and NGO, All India Con- Pradesh town, which saw communal tion, a lot of preventive arrests have fire on a stone-pelting mob on January 27. The Army patrolling in sensitive areas. hardship in identifying federation of Blind, who clashes last week, moved towards also been made, he said. claimed it had opened fire in self defence after seven Stray incidents of violence were and using them. had sought a change in normalcy despite tension in some Kasganj police officials said that, of its personnel were injured. The state government reported from Kasganj yesterday but A bench of Acting Chief the new currency notes to pockets, officials said. overall, 150 arrests had been made in has ordered a magisterial probe into the incident. The UP government submitted connection with the violence. the situation was by and large peace- Justice Gita Mittal and Jus- make them easily identifi- a report on the incidents in Kasganj Asked about ‘Tiranga Yatras’ be- ful today, they said. tice C Hari Shankar told the able and differentiable for to the Union Home ministry con- ing taken out by the Vishva Hindu The UP government, meanwhile, Centre and the RBI that they the visually impaired. Tremors jolt north India but no veying that the police were probing Parishad (VHP) in several districts in sent a report to the Union Home should examine the new The PIL by advocate damage due to quake’s high depth the violence and whether it was pre- the backdrop of the Chandan Gupta ministry on the violence and steps currency notes of Rs 200 Rohit Dandriyal sought planned, an official said. murder, Kumar said the tricolour is taken to control it. and Rs 50 denominations as directions to the authori- New Delhi, Jan. 31 (IANS): Tremors across north Aged below 30, Saleem, and his a national symbol and should not The state government’s report the visually-impaired peo- ties to withdraw the Rs 50 India on Wednesday, following an earthquake in the two brothers, Naseem and Waseem, evoke any controversy. contains details about the arrests ple were finding it difficult notes which do not have Hindu Kush region, created panic among people were accused of killing 22-year-old To a question on a purported vid- made by the UP Police and cir- to use them due to their size any identification marks but its high depth averted any damage, said Met college student Chandan Gupta, eo clip showing revolvers and sticks cumstances leading to the death of and the tactile marks. and stop printing them. Department officials. The earthquake, measuring 6.2 police officials said. being used on Friday in Kasganj, the Chandan Gupta, an official said in “This issue is some- He said that, according on the Richter Scale or “moderate”, which is strong The killing had led to further vio- ADG said the police was trying to New Delhi. thing which needs to be re- to the RBI, a special feature enough to cause considerable damage, occurred at lence last week. At least three shops, verify the footage. The state government has con- solved among yourselves. has been introduced on the the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border at 12.36 p.m. and two buses and a car were torched Officials said that while Saleem veyed that the police were investigat- You (government, RBI and left of the watermark win- lasted for a few seconds. According to the Centre for after Gupta died of gunshot wounds. was hiding in Kasganj, his two ac- ing the case and all facts were being the petitioner here) sit to- dow on all notes, except the Seismology of the India Meteorological Department, Communal clashes occurred in the cused brothers were yet to be traced. ascertained to know if the violence gether and sort it out,” the Rs 10 denomination ones. tremors were felt in Jammu and Kashmir, northern town last week following stone-pelt- Kasganj SP Piyush Srivastava said was pre-planned, he added. bench said, adding that it “This feature is in dif- Rajasthan, Harayana, Punjab, Delhi, western Uttar ing by a mob on a motorcycle rally notices pertaining to attachment Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is difficult for the visually- ferent shapes for various Pradesh and Uttarakhand, but damage of life and taken out to celebrate Republic Day. of properties of the accused were said yesterday that his government impaired to identify them, denominations. For ex- property was averted due to high depth of the origin. Additional DG (Law and Order) pasted outside their houses. was committed to providing security also due to the change of ample, a vertical rectangle In Srinagar, some reports said a flyover being built Anand Kumar said that according to District authorities, meanwhile, to each and every citizen. size of these notes. denotes a Rs 20 note, a suffered damage. the FIR and statements by some of stopped a Congress delegation in “Anarchy has no place in the The bench observed square means Rs 50 (in the witnesses, Saleem was the per- Mirhachi area of Etah, close to Kas- state,” he said promising strict action that the authorities should older notes), triangle and Goa school principal booked son who opened fire from the roof ganj border. against the perpetrators of violence. have consulted some visu- circle for Rs 100, a dia- for beating student or balcony of his house. The delegation was denied per- The UP government has come ally impaired experts and mond denoted the Rs He added the police was now try- mission due to law and order issues, under fire over the clashes with others who have worked 1,000 currency which is Panaji, Jan. 31 (IANS): The principal of a Catholic-run ing to link bullets found in the body officials said. even Governor Ram Naik terming in this field. not a legal tender now,” school in Goa has been booked for allegedly assaulting of the killed youth with some of the District Magistrate, Kasganj, R the Kasganj violence a “blot” on the It asked Additional the advocate’s PIL said. a 13-year-old boy who was caught in the classroom weapons seized. In case there is a P Singh refused permission to the state. Opposition parties have also Solicitor General (ASG) The petition by the talking out of turn, police said on Wednesday. Police forensic match through a ballistic Congress delegation apprehending attacked the state government over Sanjay Jain, who was rep- NGO said the visually im- Inspector Kapil Naik said a First Information Report had examination, things will stand clear, that their visit to the troubled areas the clashes. resenting the Centre, why paired people were facing been filed against the principal of Loyola High School. cannot they make the size hardship in identification, The complaint says that on January 27, the student was of the currency as it used usage and transaction of punished by his teacher for speaking to a classmate to be earlier. The ASG told the new currency notes of during a lecture and was made to stand outside the Rare ‘Super Blue Blood Moon’ leaves millions awestruck in India the court that they had de- Rs 2000, Rs 500, Rs 200 and classroom. The principal who was on his rounds later New Delhi/Bengaluru, perigee which is the clos- rat, Dehradun and Meerut Not just a visual treat, signed the currency after Rs 50 denominations. beat him, which resulted in internal haemorrhage and Jan. 31 (IANS): The much est point to Earth in its or- - and also at DAV school in but the celestial spectacle considering every aspect. Maintaining that the bleeding. The boy is currently in hospital undergoing awaited “Supermoon” be- bit -- making it appear very Gurgaon. Over 500 people was an opportunity for as- The court asked the size of old and new notes treatment. The principal was not available for comment came visible in India a large and bright (about 14 gathered at India Gate to tronomers to study Earth’s Centre to place its view were different, the NGO despite efforts made to contact him. little later than expected per cent) -- and so a “Su- watch this phenomenon,” natural satellite, the Moon. before it on the next date also sought replacement on Wednesday but when it permoon”. Dr. Mila Mitra, Scientific The Moon, which goes of hearing on February 16. of coins of Rs 10, Rs 5, Rs 2 Shabir Shah’s bail plea rejected The court had earlier and Re 1 saying these were did, millions of stargazers Lastly, it is also the Officer, Head, Research around the Earth in an el- New Delhi, Jan. 31 (IANS): A court here on Wednesday refused to stay the print- of a similar structure. across the country relished second full moon of the and Publications, told liptical orbit, gets closest rejected the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader the rare celestial triple de- month, commonly known IANS. to the Earth at one point Shabir Shah in a money laundering case. Shabir light with a sense of awe. as a “blue moon”. The last “This lunar eclipse is -- known as perigee. Shah, with alleged hawala dealer Muhammad Aslam The January 31 sight- full Moon of the month special because a Super- Several Hindu temples US molestation victim thanks Wani, are facing trial in the money-laundering case. ing of a “Blue Moon” and was on January 2. moon (when Moon ap- were shut across the state The Enforcement Directorate in September filed a a total lunar eclipse oc- Many organisations pears larger than usual on Wednesday, with many chargesheet against the two under the Prevention of curred in India for the first across the country stepped when its closest to Earth), devout Hindus staying Goa Police, invokes #MeToo Money Laundering Act. Shah was arrested on July 25 time after 1982. in to enhance the show blue Moon (second full away from eating till the Panaji, Jan. 31 (IANS): abuse of women across on charges of money laundering in a case dating back While the Moon was in which was also visible to Moon of each month) and end of lunar eclipse, as it is to 2005 in which Wani, who was picked on August 6 the Earth’s shadow, it took the naked eye. blood Moon (Moon ap- feared to be inauspicious. Emphasising on the sig- the world,” she said. nificance of the #MeToo The #MeToo campaign this year, had reportedly confessed that he had passed on a reddish tint known as “Apart from Delhi, pears red during eclipse) Renowned Hindu wor- on hawala money amounting to Rs 2.25 crore to him. a “blood Moon”. Space India organised the will all coincide at once,” ship places were shut till campaign, a US tourist, emerged on social media, who had complained of soon after Hollywood pro- The ED submitted that the Arms Act conviction was During the eclipse, the event in five other cities its Director Pramod G. the end of the eclipse at a triggering point to take action under PMLA. Both Moon was just a day past -- Chennai, Bengaluru, Su- Galgali told IANS. about 9.30 p.m. molestation during her ducer Harvey Weinstein vacation in Goa in a Face- sex scandal, as an attempt Shah and Wani have denied the charges against them. book post, has thanked the to amplify the prevalence rd police for swiftly arresting of sexual harassment at Five die in Bihar boat capsize 3 Scorpene-class submarine ‘Karanj’ launched the suspect, hours after work place. Patna, Jan. 31 (IANS): Five persons were killed and five The state-of-the-art she uploaded her travails The victim, in an ear- went missing when a boat capsized in Bihar’s Patna technology utilised for on social media. lier post, had explained district on Wednesday, police said. The accident took constructing the Scorpene In a new post on the how she was molested by place near Mastana ghat in Fatuha when hundreds of class submarines has en- social networking site, the one Isidore Fernandes,44, people had gathered for a dip in the Ganga river on the sured superior stealth fea- victim, who hails from a resident of Anjuna, when occasion of Maghi Purnima. A total of 15 people were on tures such as advanced New York, has also given a he was ferrying her on his the boat when it capsized. Five people swam to safety. acoustic silencing tech- detailed response to those motorcycle taxi during the The state government has announced a compensation niques, low radiated noise who have questioned her Republic Day weekend of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of the victims. levels, hydro-dynamically story, which was posted in Goa. optimised shape and the on Monday night and was She had also uploaded Fake diamond worth Rs 3,500 ability to launch a crip- shared more than 2,000 the accused’s photograph sold for Rs 1.2 crore; 2 arrested pling attack on the enemy times. along-with the post. using precision guided “While still shaken by Hours after the post Hyderabad, Jan. 31 (PTI): Hyderabad police have weapons. the events, I’m happy to was uploaded, Goa police arrested two men for allegedly duping a businessman The attack can be report this man (motor- arrested Fernandes, who of Rs 1.20 crore by selling him a fake diamond. Mohd launched with both torpe- cycle taxi operator) was was subsequently booked Ather Siddique (52) and Mohd Salam Khan (39), who does and tube launched tracked and a formal re- for assault, using criminal are in the pearls and gems business, were arrested anti-ship missiles, while port with the Goa police force against a woman and from Abids area based on a complaint filed by the underwater or on surface. is being lodged tomorrow. sexual harassment sections businessman. The cheap material resembling the PTI The stealth of this potent “I’m grateful for the In- of the Indian Penal Code. diamond was used for making buttons. As per the Officials celebrate launch of the third Scorpene class submarine Karanj, constructed by shipbuilder dian authorities who acted In response to her crit- Mazagon Dock Limited, at Mazgaon dock in Mumbai on Wednesday platform is enhanced by investigation, Siddique and Khan had suffered losses the special attention given so fast and the incredible ics, the victim said that in their business and needed money, so they hatched Mumbai, Jan. 31 (IANS): of France under a Transfer- parture from the man- to various signatures. support by all of you for instead of victim-shaming, the plan to pass off a fake diamond as a real one. The third indigenously- of-Technology contract, ning and training philos- These stealth features sharing and offering kind those who have the cour- Further probe is on, commissioner Rao said. built diesel-electric Scor- are in the pipeline. ophy adopted for the first give it an invulnerability, words,” the victim said in age to speak up against pene-class submarine, The first of the vessels, two submarines, adding unmatched by most sub- her post. sexual assaults should be JMM MLA awarded three-year ‘Karanj’, was launched at INS Kalvari, was commis- that from now onwards marines. “For those of you who supported. the Mazagon Dock Ship- sioned into the Indian the Navy would be fully The ‘Karanj’ subma- did not have the kindest “I don’t believe the jail, to lose House membership words, or questioned my answer is wearing more builders Ltd (MDL) here Navy on December 14, self-reliant in the training rine has an overall length Ranchi, Jan. 31 (IANS): Jharkhand Mukti Morcha story - you are why the clothes, not travelling on Wednesday morning 2017 while the second, and certification proc- of 67.5 metre and a height (JMM) legislator Yogendra Mahto is set to lose his #MeToo moment is need- alone, or carrying a weap- by Reena Lanba, wife of ‘Kandhari’, was launched esses. of about 12.3 metre. The membership of the state assembly as a court on ed. You are why women on. The answer is raising Indian Navy chief Admiral in January of that year and The previous INS Ka- hull form, fin and hy- Wednesday convicted him and awarded three years’ are scared to come for- awareness, supporting Sunil Lanba. is undergoing sea trials. ranj served the nation for droplanes are specifical- imprisonment in a coal theft case. The Ramgarh ward with the truth. those with the courage to Another three Scorpe- Admiral Lanba said 34 years until 2003 and ly designed to produce district court delivered judgment in the 2010 coal “You are why there is speak up, and resisting nes, being built by MDL in the launch of ‘Karanj’ also participated in the minimum underwater theft case. Mahto is at present legislator from systemic misogyny and victim shaming,” she said. collaboration with DCNS marked a significant de- 1971 war, he added. resistance. Gomia assembly seat. He is a resident of Ramgarh district and had a coke plant. In 2010, the Ramgarh police had lodged a coal theft case as illegal coal was recovered from his coke plant. He will be SC seeks Centre’s Metallic stent placed in 10-year old boy second legislator of the current assembly to lose membership after being convicted by a court. As per the constitutional provisions, if a legislator or response on Rohingyas who had mistakenly swallowed acid member of Parliament is convicted and awarded at New Delhi, Jan. 31 (IANS): hta urged the court that Kolkata, Jan. 31 (IANS): Doctors at local hospital. tight, the doctors decided simple least two years’ imprisonment, then he/she will lose The Supreme Court on it should not interfere in a private hospital here have suc- After examining the child and dilation with balloon would be dif- membership of the assembly/ Parliament. Wednesday sought the the matter as the “con- cessfully placed a kid-sized metallic seeing the barium swallow X-ray, ficult, but the child was able to take Centre’s response on a plea stitutionally empowered stent across the narrowed part of the the doctors found he had a severely liquids after two more sessions. Murshidabad bus tragedy : that the BSF was stopping executive was seized of the oesophagus of a 10-year-old- boy who narrowed lower-end of esophagus The parents wanted to go with Toll rises to 43 Rohingya refugees from matter and the diplomatic was unable to swallow his own saliva, with the contrast barely entering the the stent placement procedure to entering India. process is on to deal with leave aside food and water, after gulp- stomach, the hospital said. avoid major surgery, explained the Baharampur (WB), Jan. 31 (PTI): Rescue workers Chief Justice Di- the situation”. ing down sulphuric acid by mistake. An upper GI (gastrointestinal) hospital’s director, gastroenterology, today fished out the body of passenger of the ill-fated pak Misra, Justice A.M. Appearing for the The boy’s oesophagus, in other endoscopy dilated the narrowing Pradeepta Kumar Sethy. government bus that fell into a canal in Murshidabad Khanwilkar and Justice National Human Rights words the food pipe -- a muscular and a feeding tube, popularly known Once the dilation sessions were taking the toll in the tragedy to 43. Search is on for D.Y. Chandrachud sought Commission, senior coun- tube connecting the throat (phar- as Ryle’s tube, was placed through over, the metallic stent placement more bodies as relatives of about five missing persons the response as counsel sel Gopal Subramanium ynx) with the stomach -- was burnt the narrowing area into the stomach was done in the patient’s oesopha- have sought help apprehending that they may have Prashant Bhushan com- initially told the court that by the acid which he had mistaken for the feeding so as to correct his gus under general anesthesia. boarded the bus and the exact number of passengers plained that the Border Se- he was in agreement with for a cold drink. malnutrition. With the stent placed, the child is yet to be known, a senior district official told PTI. curity Force was prevent- what Mehta was saying Suffering from significant mal- After a month, the narrowed part had a dramatic recovery. The state government has already handed over the ing them from crossing and that the NHRC was nutrition for his inability to eat for al- of the oesophagus was dilated, but After two weeks, he resumed compensation package of Rs five lakh to the next of kin the Myanmar border by only concerned with the most a month and weighing a mere simultaneously the doctors detected his normal activities like going to of each of those killed and Rs one lakh for those gravely “sprinkling chilli powder”. Rohingyas present in In- 20 kgs, Vishwa’s (name changed) a suspected fistulous communica- school, and within six weeks the injured. Other injured would get a compensation of Rs Appearing for the dia. health was deteriorating when he tion between the stricture and the stent was recently removed. Post 50,000. Meanwhile, the state government has decided Centre, Additional Solici- The next hearing of the was referred to Medica Superspe- left bronchus (respiratory tube). this, he was under the observation to ban drivers of state-run buses from using mobiles tor General Tushar Me- matter is on March 7. cialty Hospital by the doctors of a With the stricture seemingly of GI team for over a month. while driving, following the bus tragedy. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, February 1, 2018 WORLD 9 In America first speech, Trump Four die, several injured in shootouts in Mexico Mexico City, Jan. 31 (IANS): Four people burned to promotes ‘merit-based’ immigration death inside a vehicle and at least three others were wounded in a series of shootouts in Mexico, police New York, Jan. 31 (IANS): In a its allies have “liberated almost said on Tuesday. speech brimming with patriot- 100 per cent of the territory once State police found the four bodies in the commu- ism and the America First con- held by these killers in Iraq and nity of Rincon de la Via after receiving a call from a lo- cept, President Donald Trump Syria”. cal police precinct chief about a shootout, Efe quoted has reiterated the US commit- “Our warriors in Afghani- state security spokesman Roberto Alvarez as saying. ment to strengthen its military, stan also have new rules of Antonio de Dios Navarrete, the 32-year-old com- protect its borders and reset its engagement,” Trump said, mander of the UPOEG community self-defense trading relationships while call- repeating a dig at Obama’s group, died in the shootout. ing for “merit-based” immigra- administration, saying, “along UPOEG, whose members are armed, was created tion system. with their heroic Afghan part- in January 2013 in the cities of Ayutla de los Libres, “This is our new American ners, our military is no longer Teconoapa and San Marcos to protect residents. moment,” Trump declared in his undermined by artificial time- The self-defense group controls access to com- first State of the Union address lines and we no longer tell our munities and polices them to fight drug traffickers on Tuesday night in Washington enemies our plans”. and other criminals. as he took a victory lap for the Trump announced that he Investigators found numerous 7.62-mm and economic achievements of the has signed an executive order to .223-caliber bullet casings in the community, as well first year of his presidency and keep Guantánamo Bay military as the vehicle, which was riddled with bullet holes. laid out an agenda for the rest prison open in Cuba. About 70 Rincon de la Via residents set up check- of it. He also asked the Congress points to force the UPOEG to leave the community, In his 80-minute speech in to enact laws to ensure that and they demanded the release of several people the House chamber of the Capi- “American foreign-assistance kidnapped on Sunday, the state security spokesman tol, Trump renewed his cam- dollars always serve American said. paign call “to make America interests and only go to Ameri- Residents of the communities of Buena Vista de great again for all Americans” by ca’s friends”. la Salud and Ocotito, meanwhile, said three people working “all of us, together, as Iran and North Korea came were wounded in an attack and taken to the General one team, one people, and one in for special attention. Trump Hospital in Chilpancingo, the capital of Guerrero. American family.” AP/PTI criticized the nuclear deal made Residents said members of the Los Ardillos gang Vice President Mike Pence President Donald Trump gestures as delivers his first State of the Union address in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol to a joint by the US, the other permanent killed the four men found in Rincon de la Via and shot and Speaker Paul Ryan were at session of Congress Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 in Washington, as Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan applaud. members of the UN Security the three people in the other communities, Alvarez the event. Council and Germany, with Iran said. The speech, mostly devoted ute to our society and who will “chain migration” of brothers, The 37-year-old Congress- to end its nuclear proliferation The UPOEG and FUSTEG vigilante groups, which to domestic issues, was punctu- love and respect our country,” sisters and parents of immi- man discounted every achieve- and also accused it of “destabiliz- are battling each other, as well as gangs, such as Los ated with spectacles for televi- he said. grants should end. Limiting im- ment that Trump claimed and ing the region”. Ardillos, operate in this part of Guerrero, the state sion with Trump calling out at Currently, Indian profes- migration to only spouses and attacked his agenda, delivering “North Korea’s reckless pur- security spokesman said. appropriate points in his speech sionals have a 11-year wait to children of immigrants would a part of his speech in Spanish. suit of nuclear missiles could to crime victims, business peo- get their permanent resident affect other aspiring immigrants On international matters, very soon threaten our home- ple, beneficiaries of his econom- status with green cards because from India. Trump focused on trade, mili- land,” Trump said. “We are wag- ic programmes, soldiers, a crip- of national quota restrictions. A Preventing illegal immigra- tary might and terrorism. ing a campaign of maximum pled North Korean refugee and purely merit-based system like tion would require building a “The era of economic sur- pressure to prevent that from Putin calls Russia list others seated in the audience those in Canada and Australia, wall on the southern border render is over,” he declared. “We happening.” with anecdotes about them. which the administration has with Mexico and hiring more will work to fix bad trade deals In another criticism of his In his speech, Trump took proposed, has the potential to immigration and border security and negotiate new ones.” predecessors, Trump said: “Past ‘hostile’ as Dems credit for the massive tax re- help an estimated 500,000 In- personnel, Trump said. In outlining his strategic per- experience has taught us that forms, the 2.4 million jobs cre- dian professionals in the queue He called for a crackdown on spective, Trump lumped China complacency and concessions ated in the last year, the low- get their green cards sooner. criminal immigrants, particu- and Russia with rogue regimes only invite aggression and prov- decry no sanctions est unemployment for African Sunayana Dumala, the wid- larly the members of gangs like and terrorist groups that “chal- ocation. I will not repeat the Moscow, Jan. 31 (PTI/AP): Yet in the US capital, the Americans, stock markets set- ow of Indian techie Srinivas the MS-13, which include many lenge our interests, our economy mistakes of past administrations Russian President Vladimir so-called “Putin list” was ting records adding $8 trillion Kuchibhotla who was killed in young people who entered the and our values”. that got us into this dangerous Putin described a list of his greeted with a collective in value and investments and a hate crime last year in Kansas, country under a programme He included the nuclear ar- position.” Domestically, the cen- country’s officials and ty- shrug, mocked by some af- manufacturing returning to the was a Congressional guest. She of the administration of Barack senal in discussing his defence trepiece of his address was a $1.5 coons put together to com- ter it was revealed that the US. called the speech “welcoming Obama and are responsible for agenda. trillion programme he wanted ply with a US sanctions Treasury Department had Immigration issue figured and positive” on reforming im- several murders. “We must modernize and from the Congress to rebuild and law as a hostile and “stu- prepared it by simply copy- prominently in Trump’s speech migration. In a manoeuvre that mirrors rebuild our nuclear arsenal... add to the nation’s crumbling pid” move spearheaded by ing and pasting Forbes’ list as he appealed for a “fair com- Trump offered to legalize the dynastic bent of the Congress making it so strong and power- infrastructure. President Donald Trump’s of Russians worth USD 1 promise”. those who were brought into the party in India, the Democratic ful that it will deter any acts of “We will build gleaming new political foes, but said that billion or more. “It is time to begin moving country illegally as children and Party brought out Joe Kennedy, aggression,” he said. roads, bridges, highways, rail- the Kremlin would refrain Instead, Russia hawks towards a merit-based immigra- ultimately give them citizenship, the grandson of the late Robert In fighting terrorism, Trump ways, and waterways across our from retaliating for now. and Trump’s opponents tion system -- one that admits a move that could benefit over Kennedy and grandnephew of recalled his pledge “to extinguish land,” he said. “And we will do it A continent away, were focused on why his people who are skilled, who 5,500 Indians. John F. Kennedy, to deliver the the Islamic State from the face of with American heart, American Democrats in Washing- administration opted not want to work, who will contrib- At the same time, he said party’s response to Trump. the earth” and said the US and hands, and American grit.” ton lodged the opposite to punish anybody -- at complaint, charging that least for now -- using new News IN BrIef Trump had let Putin off sanctions authority that Pak court issues notices to Sharif, aides on contempt petition the hook. They chastised took effect on Monday. the president for declining “The president of the Two killed outside Pakistani court Lahore, Jan. 31 (PTI): A son-in-law Capt (retd.) hreek- e-Insaf chairman) said, requesting the LHC to punish anyone under United States is not tak- Lahore, Jan. 31 (IANS): A police officer and an ac- top court in Pakistan today Muhammad Safdar, Interi- to file a petition so that to initiate contempt of a part of the sanctions ing action to defend this cused were killed and a police officer was injured issued notices to ousted or Minister Talal Chaudhry they could oust Nawaz court proceedings against law that was intended to nation,” charged Senator in a shootout outside the Lahore Sessions Court in prime minister Nawaz and Punjab law minister Sharif as he (Khan) had the respondents under isolate Russia’s defence Ben Cardin of Maryland, Pakistan on Wednesday. The incident occurred when Sharif, his daughter, son- Rana Sanaullah verbally failed to make that happen Sections 3, 4, 5 of the Con- and intelligence sectors the top ranking Democrat police tried to capture fleeing prisoners near the in-law and two ministers attacked the Supreme through protest move- tempt of Court Ordinance, for Moscow’s alleged med- on the Foreign Relations court, Dunya TV reported. for allegedly committing Court judges on last Sat- ment. The judges acted as 2003, read with Article 204 dling in the 2016 election. Committee. Alluding to contempt of court during urday s rally in Jaranwala lawyers of Imran Khan and of the Constitution. Putin’s reluctance potential future election- Qatar ratifies international deals a rally in Punjab province (some 150-km from La- they were party against The petitioner said to criticise Trump sug- meddling, Cardin said that last week. hore) for disqualifying Nawaz Sharif.” Pemra did not block these gested the Russian leader if Putin “sees softness in amid blockade The Lahore High Court Sharif from the office of The petitioner further hateful and ridiculing re- still harbours hopes for the US resolve, he will do Doha, Jan. 31 (IANS): Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin here issued notices to the prime minister. said Sharif and Maryam marks passed against the normalising ties with the more.” Hamad Al Thani ratified a number of international federal government, Elec- She said Mar yam had constantly belittling judiciary. LHC Justice Sha- United States. At the same Both requirements cooperation agreements in various fields, the media tion Commission of Pa- made the most adverse the SC judges since last hid Karim adjourned the time, the blanket list of -- that the US issue a list reported on Wednesday. On the economic front, the kistan and the Pakistan remarks about the five July and their tirade was hearing till February 12. 210 names, a who’s who of powerful Russians and agreements involve cooperation and assistance in Electronic Media Regula- judges who handed down going unnoticed. Pakistan Chief Justice of Russian officialdom start using sanctions to customs-related matters between the governments tory Authority (Pemra) to disqualification to Sharif. “They pointed fingers Saqib Nisar recently had and business elite, could punish those doing “sig- of Qatar and India, as well as economic cooperation submit their reply in this Maryam in her ad- at the honesty, bravery and said that the court would help him win re-election nificant” business with between Qatar and Poland, Xinhua reported. The Qa- regard by February 14. dress had said: “The SC upholding rule of law. If take notice against Sharif in March by fuelling anti- Russian defence and intel- tari emir also ratified an agreement on cooperation Petitioner Amina Malik judges had asked Imran they are not stopped they and others’ contemptuous Western sentiment. ligence companies -- were and exchange of information and services between told the court that Sharif, Khan (cricketer-turned- will continue attacking the remarks about judges at Mixing sarcasm and included in a law Congress Qatari News Agency and Kazakhstan’s Kazinform his daughter Maryam, politician and Pakistan Te- judiciary,” the petitioner an appropriate time. scorn, Putin immediately passed last year in response INA news agency. Moreover, his instruments of struck that chord yesterday, to alleged Russian interfer- ratification cover cultural, education, health and saying that the people the ence in the US presidential immigration sectors, including a Memorandum of US named control com- campaign. Trump’s admin- Understanding (MoU) on cooperation between Qa- Manchester bombing ‘hero’ jailed for theft panies employing millions istration had until Monday tar and Turkey in high education, and a deal on visa London, Jan. 31 (IANS): A homeless Court Judge David Hernandez told in court showed Parker leaning over of Russians. The list has to take both steps. exemption and collaboration in health and medical man who was earlier hailed as a hero Parker while sentencing him for four injured survivor Pauline Healey spooked rich Russians, On the sanctions, sciences between Qatar and Sri Lanka. following the Manchester Arena years and three months. and taking her handbag to steal her who fear it could get them though, the adminis- bombing last year has been jailed for “You stole from people who were purse, as her teenage granddaughter informally blacklisted in tration decided it didn’t Palestinian teenager killed by stealing from victims of the attack. seriously injured at a time when lay dying nearby. Parker also stole a the global financial system. need to penalise anyone, Chris Parker was hailed as a hero others were either dead or dying. It mobile phone from a 14-year-old girl But Putin cast the action in including several US al- Israeli gunfire when he claimed he sprang into is hard to contemplate a more rep- who was seriously hurt in the blast. Washington as a blow to lies that have had multi- Ramallah, Jan. 31 (IANS): A Palestinian teenager was action and helped people after the rehensible set of circumstances,” Parker will serve half his sentence ordinary people. billion-dollar arms deals killed on Tuesday by Israeli troops during clashes in bombing took place, but a CCTV Judge Hernandez added. in custody before being released on “All of us, all 146 mil- with Russia in the works, West Bank, officials said. Haytham Abu Ne’eem, 16, footage showed him stealing from Parker pleaded guilty to two licence. He has also been banned lion, have been put on because the threat of sanc- succumbed to his wounds from a gunshot in the two victims and taking photos of counts of theft and one of fraud after from Manchester city centre for 10 some kind of list,” he said tions had been enough head, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. The others as they lay dying, the BBC admitting using a debit card from years. When the story of Parker’s at a meeting with activ- of a deterrent. The State clashes erupted between the Israeli troops and some reported on Tuesday. the stolen purse. “heroism” was originally reported, ists for his election cam- Department said that Palestinian youths in the village of al-Mughayar, The 33-year-old had previously A homemade bomb was deto- an appeal on the crowdfunding paign. “Certainly, this is an through demarches to for- north of Ramallah, Xinhua reported. No more casual- admitted stealing a purse and a mo- nated at an Ariana Grande concert website GoFundMe raised £52,000. unfriendly move, which eign countries and other ties were reported, Palestinian sources said. Violent bile phone. at Manchester Arena on May 22 last However, when the story unfolded, further exacerbates the diplomatic conversations, clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestini- “You were not the hero you pre- year, killing 22 people and injuring GoFundMe declared that Parker did already strained Russia-US the US had scuttled poten- an protesters have been on the rise in recent months, tended to be. You were just a com- many more. not receive the money and it had relations and hurts interna- tial deals worth billions of especially after the US government announced in mon thief,” Manchester Crown A CCTV footage that was played been returned to the donors. tional relations as a whole.” dollars to the Russians. last December to recognize the disputed holy city of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. China’s online population 6.1 magnitude quake rattles Af-Pak; one dead, 22 injured hits 772 mn Islamabad/Kabul, Jan. 31 (PTI): In Kabul, at least two heavy Mild tremors were also felt in At least ten people were in- Afghanistan is frequently hit A powerful 6.1 magnitude earth- tremors were felt which sent peo- New Delhi. jured in Khyber Pakhtuhwa in by earthquakes, especially in the Beijing, Jan. 31 (IANS): China’s online population quake struck northern Afghani- ple running out on the streets. In Pakistan’s Quetta town, earthquake-related incidents, Hindu Kush mountain range, hit 772 million at the end of 2017, of which 40.74 stan today, with the tremors felt Three persons were injured one girl was killed after the roof Geo news reported. which lies near the junction of million were added in 2017, an increase of 5.6 per as far away as India and Pakistan, in Afghanistan’s Jurm district, an of her house collapsed during the Rescue teams were also dis- the Eurasian and Indian tectonic cent from 2016, according to a report on China’s where one girl was killed and sev- official said. earthquake. patched to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa plates. Internet development released on Wednesday. eral others injured. Jurm is the same area which Deputy Commissioner Shabir province to assess reports of Pakistan is also among the China’s Internet availability rate reached 55.8 per The quake hit at 12:37 IST was the centre a devastating 7.5 Mengal said they were also incid damage. most earthquake-prone regions cent, exceeding the global average by 4.1 percentage near Afghanistan’s northern bor- magnitude quake in October were injured due to building A school building was col- of the world with high vulnerabil- points, stated the report by the China Internet Net- der with Tajikistan in the Hindu 2015 that triggered landslides damages or collapses. lapsed in Peshawar and several ity to earthquakes as the country work Information Centre (CNNIC), Xinhua news Kush mountains at a depth of and flattened buildings, killing He said some villages in the children are feared to be injured. lies in the same junction. agency reported. In rural areas, the online popula- 191 kilometres, the US Geological more than 380 people across the Balochistan province also felt the The rescue operation has been In October 2005, a high inten- tion reached 209 million last year, up by 7.93 million Survey said. region, AFP news agency said. tremors. started. sity earthquake measuring 7.4 from the end of 2016. A total of 753 million Chinese The epicentre was in Jurm Across the border in Pakistan, “The injured have been However Pakistan’s National magnitude hit parts of Pakistan, used mobile phones to surf the Internet last year, district of Afghanistan’s Bada- homes, offices and schools were rushed to a nearby hospital for Disaster Management Authority killing over 80,000 people and making up 97.5 per cent of the online population, khshan Province, Tolo News quickly evacuated in Islamabad, treatment. Emergency has been did not expect serious losses, a leaving hundreds of thousands said the report. reported. Peshawar and Lahore. declared in all hospitals,” he said. spokesman said. others homeless. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, February 1, 2018 Lionel Richie announces 2018 UK tour Singer Lionel Richie is set to return to the UK to play in places he has never visited before. The “All night long” hitmaker last toured the UK in the summer last year, reports thesun.co.uk. Richie will be visiting places like Scarborough in North East England on Mirror June 19 and Hove’s 1st Central County Ground in East Sus- sex. He also has two dates at London’s Hampton Court Palace 10 Festival on June 5 and June 6, for what will be his only London shows of 2018. “I’ve been missing the UK and can’t wait to make my long awaited return and to see parts of the country I’ve never ENTERTAINMENT made it out to before. The fans are always incredible and they make the atmosphere at every show electric, so I look forward to singing along with them soon,” said Richie. (IANS) ‘Step up’ Weinstein uses emails from Padmaavat Affleck, Messick to generates comment taken record $4.9 mn out of context — deny claim in four days in isgraced Hollywood sexual assault against Mr. Weinstein producer Harvey Wein- despite a wealth of evidence that Grammy chief stein has gone public would demonstrate the patent falsity North America with emails from Rose of these claims,” read a statement ecording ‘step up,’ that, when McGowan’s former man- from Brafman. ontroversial movie, “Padmaavat” has Academy pres- taken out of context, do agerD and actor Ben Affleck as evidence Brafman has called McGowan’s generated a record USD 4.4 million ident and CEO not convey my beliefs to deny claims of sexual misconduct comments a “publicity stunt” pulled over its three-day debut period in Neil Portnow and the point I was trying levelled by the actress. to promote her new book. North America and USD 4.9 million in says his com- to make,” he said. Weinstein has chosen to defend He claims that McGowan had the first four days, setting a new record Rment that women need “Our industry must himself this time as McGowan started described her 1997 experience with inC itself. to “step up” was taken recognize that women her press tour to promote a show as Weinstein as a “consensual” act of The period drama is now playing in 326 out of context and does who dream of careers in well as the publication of her book “sex” to her own manager whom she theatres across the US and Canada in 2D, 3D and not convey his beliefs. music face barriers that “Brave”, reports deadline.com. self-admittedly confided in after the IMAX 3D formats. On the under-repre- men have never faced. McGowan has long maintained alleged assault. “Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-anticipated sentation of women at We must actively work to that Weinstein raped her. In her “In an email to Mr. Weinstein movie broke the record for the all-time biggest the 60th Grammy Awards eliminate these barriers book, she has written of an assault by regarding the encounter, Jill Messick opening weekend for any Bollywood film in North in New York on January and encourage women Weinstein at the 1997 edition of the says the following, ‘When we met up America grossing USD 4.4 million over its three- 28, Portnow had com- to live their dreams and Sundance Film Festival. the following day, she hesitantly told day Friday-to-Sunday debut period and USD 4.9 mented that women express their passion and Weinstein’s lawyer Ben Brafman me of her own accord that during the million over the four-day Thursday-to-Sunday artistes and executives creativity through music. disputed McGowan’s version of what meeting that night before she had span,” Box Office Guru said in a statement. need to “step up”. It We must welcome, men- happened in that hot tub being non- gotten into a hot tub with Mr. Wein- The previous record was held by Aamir Khan’s sparked an uproar with tor, and empower them. consensual, and what happened in its stein. “She was very clear about the 2014 film “PK”, which had an opening weekend of artistes including Pink, Our community will be aftermath. He has offered as evidence fact that getting into that hot tub was USD 3.6 million over three days. Charli XCX and Sheryl richer for it. emails from Messick and Affleck. something that she did consensu- Aamir’s 2016 blockbuster “Dangal” held the Crow, slamming it. “I regret that I wasn’t McGowan said she told Affleck of ally and that in hindsight it was also extended opening weekend record with USD 4.1 However, Portnow as articulate as I should the assault moments after it hap- something that she regretted having million over its first five days, which “Padmaavat” then came up with a clar- have been in conveying pened and he responded with anger. done’,” read the statement. also beat, the release read. ification in a statement, this thought. I remain Affleck’s email was sent to Wein- “Ben Affleck expressed the fol- Starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh reports variety.com. committed to doing stein on July 26, long before the New lowing in an email to Mr. Weinstein, and Shahid Kapoor, the film also set a new record “Sunday night, I was everything I can to make York Times broke stories on the ‘She never told me nor did I ever infer for the biggest single day gross of all-time for a asked a question about our music community several allegations made by actresses that she was attacked by anyone. Any Bollywood movie making USD 1.85 million on the lack of female artist a better, safer, and more and assistants. accounts to the contrary are false. I January 27. representation in certain representative place “As a general matter, Harvey Wein- have no knowledge about anything Box Office Guru added the most Hindi films categories of this year’s for everyone,” added stein and his attorneys have refrained Rose did or claimed to have done’,” do not gross that much during their entire runs in Grammy Awards. Regret- Portnow. from publicly criticising any of the Brafman added. North America. tably, I used two words, IANS women who have made allegations of IANS PTI Dave Mustaine mulls big I never take success and failure seriously — Kareena n her 15-year-long career, idea is in doing something that tor wants him to have a normal about young women achievers Kareena Kapoor Khan has I love the most and that’s acting childhood. from different walks of life. three shows without Metallica seen both ups and downs, and it is more important than “I just don’t want him to be Kareena said the campaign is And when asked if there’s been any but the actor says her love success or failure. Most people looked upon as a star-kid. I want about celebrating women who dialogue about the bands hooking up for acting is what keeps her don’t get the opportunity to him to grow up as normally as are breaking stereotypes. again since his comments, Mustaine going.I enjoy their job but I do and that possible. I want to let him be just “I feel the modern Indian tells SiriusXM’s Eddie Trunk: “I think The actor said the fact that is my achievement,” Kareena the way he is,” Kareena said. woman plays diverse roles, lives if you asked the three of us that, our she is getting the opportu- told PTI. The actor is now looking her life to the fullest and fulfils camps would probably say yes. nity to do the work of her After giving birth forward to her next movie “Veere her choice with confident and “If Anthrax, Slayer and Megadeth all choice is her biggest to son Taimur in Di Wedding” alongside Sonam style. She is the women who want to do it and Metallica doesn’t, then achievement. December 2016, Kapoor and Swara Bhasker. creates her own destiny and is what do we do? The Big Three? “I’ve never taken Kareena went on a “The film is about four wom- unstoppable. I believe in what I “I’m sure that a lot of people would my success and my maternity leave. en and it’s an easy chick flick. It’s do and I have my own identity,” like to see that, and that’s maybe what failure too seri- The child has a kind of film I’d want to say yes she said. it is. It may end up having it be the Big ously. I’m fine with already become to. I am hoping for the best,” she The designer said she chose Three plus no.5 if we have Exodus play.” it all. If the movie is a paparazzi fa- said on the sidelines of noted Kareena as her muse as the actor Mustaine adds: “But it’s not about a success then great, vourite and the designer Anita Dongre’s cam- represents effortless style. just doing concerts for the sake of if it’s not that’s 37-year-old ac- paign #ANDiRISE, which talks PTI concerts. It was about the movement – also fine. it was about what we did together as a “I just group. love my “Excluding Anthrax, we’re all neigh- job. bours because we all lived so close. It The was just a half hour to an hour at the most between each other’s houses. “So I think it would be great to do more Big Four stuff – do one in Japan, egadeth leader Dave do one in South America. We never did Mustaine has once one in South America, we haven’t done again talked about the one in Asia. Give the people an opportu- possibility of Big Four nity to see it before it goes away forever.” shows ahead of Slayer Watch the video interview below. callingM it a day. Megadeth, Slayer, Metallica and An- The vocalist and guitarist said last thrax played shows together in 2010 and week that he would like Megadeth, 2011. Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo Slayer, Anthrax and Metallica to play previously backed the idea of playing together again following the news that further concerts, as has Anthrax bassist Slayer were about to embark on their Frank Bello. final tour. Teamrock ‘Nobody dare misbehave with women on my set’ uperstar Shah Rukh show. sion and then you can talk about Khan, known for his “Even this small thing needs it in our country - we are the chivalrous attitude, says to be done just to bring about biggest democracy - and if you are nobody has dared to mis- the equality... Just see what we’ve the biggest democracy, dissent is behave with a woman on reduced ourselves to. You know, a part and parcel of that and as Shis film sets. to put a girl’s name in front just much is discussion. The actor, who was feted with to show what little guys we are, “So, when you have a story a Crystal Award at the World Eco- thinking of them as equals. And and you know when you go out nomic Forum summit in Davos that is sad and that is strangely sometimes, there’s dissent, but as along with Hollywood celebrities dichotomous when you’re talking a filmmaker, as a citizen of a coun- Cate Blanchett and Elton John, about creativity, and you have try and the world, you know when spoke to BBC World News at boys and girls working together. there’s dissent, can we just have a TickeT raTes length on gender equality in Bolly- “I have never personally, first little bit of discussion about it and HILL STAR Silver Rs. 80, Gold Rs. 150 wood and the cultural differences hand and nobody, if I may say, sort it out instead of you know Platinum Rs. 320 in India. nobody dared misbehave with a taking standoff positions... So it is Movie Schedule In the midst of the raging woman on my set, I am very clear possible,” he added. debate over sexual misconduct al- on that,” he added. A transcript Questioned if there is a kind legations against powerful men in of the interview was provided to of Hindu nationalism that is not Hollywood, Shah Rukh was asked IANS by BBC. fostering good inter-communal if he has witnessed sexual mis- On inter-communal tensions ties, Shah Rukh said: “Because of conduct in the Hindi film industry and divisions that the world has social media, whenever a certain and done anything about it. been observing in modern-day thing, when small factions or “At a level when I’m mak- India, the actor said: “There will be fractions of things happen now, ing films or working in films, we dissent for everything and I think, they seem a little bigger. But the are very clear about the attitude like you would also believe and beauty of all this is that within all to women. Even the smallest we all believe, there has to be a this trolling and anger and people aspects, of the names coming first discussion on it.” expressing themselves, they’re all in title, which is not going to do Shah Rukh believes there also connecting. anything, but the kind of respect- cannot be a radical standoff when The episode will air on ability,” Shah Rukh said on the there is dissent. Wednesday night. 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm: Padmaavat (Hindi) 3D 8 pm: Padmaavat (hindi) 2D “HARDtalk on BBC World News” “I think you can have a discus- IANS EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, February 1, 2018 SPORTS 11 I need time to rest and prepare India eye early momentum for big events — Saina New Delhi, Jan. 31 (PTI): in ODI series vs Proteas Indian badminton great Saina Nehwal today said Durban, Jan. 31 (IANS): With Hardik Pandya she is not getting any After losing the three-Test providing the additional younger and needs more rubber 1-2, India will be seaming option, it will time to rest and prepare eager to bounce back all boil down on how the for the big-ticket events in when they face South Af- pitch behaves and who a “killing” calendar. rica in the opener of the amongst the spin trio of Saina, who reached six-match One-day Inter- Yuzvendra Chahal, Kul- the final of Indonesia national (ODI) series here deep Yadav, Axar Patel Masters last week, had on Thursday. makes the playing XI. written to Badminton As- Despite losing the Test South Africa, on the sociation of India (BAI) series, the Virat Kohli-led other hand will miss the to allow her to withdraw side will take a lot of heart services of veteran AB de from Asia Team Champi- from their performance in Villiers, who was ruled out onship scheduled from the final match in Johan- of the first three matches February 6 to 11 at Alor nesburg, which they won with a finger injury and Setar, Malaysia. by 63 runs on a “poor” is most likely to hand a Playing the ABC will Wanderers pitch. debut to young Khayalihle make it the third succes- Going into the ODIs, Zondo. sive week for Saina, who Saina Nehwal the visitors will also be Squads: is currently playing at the bolstered by the arrival of India: Virat Kohli (Cap- India Open following her face it, nobody else. It is a stand that I still need the limited-overs experts, tain), Shikhar Dhawan, final finish at Jakarta. funny thing but I feel bad. time. It is not that I ha- especially former skipper Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Ra- The Indian ace wants I cry sometime because it ven t played for India. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, hane, Shreyas Iyer, Manish time to train for the All is not easy to take. I have played enough who seems to be able to Virat Kohli struck his 28th ODI century against the Windies in Jamaica Pandey, Dinesh Karthik, England Championship “It is not easy for peo- Uber Cup and every time infuse new confidence Kedar Jadhav, Mahendra to be held at Birmingham ple to understand what I played I have won all into the side with just his to Sri Lanka for a T20I tri- coming series, India will tie, India is not expected to Singh Dhoni (wk), Har- from March 14 to 18. we go through. I am not my matches,” said Saina presence. series before playing three also be keen to better their make any drastic changes dik Pandya, Yuzvendra “It is not about train- 20 anymore, I have to after reaching the second With only 14 months to ODIs and as many T20Is past record and focus on with Rohit Sharma and Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, ing, it is about giving time keep myself fit to be able round here. go for the 2019 ODI World in England and Ireland, winning their first-ever bi- Shikhar Dhawan open- Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar to my body. It is tough, it to play for long and you “I have planned in Cup, India will also look with the 2018 IPL season lateral ODI series on South ing the batting and fol- Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, is a killing sport. It looks see the calendar, it is a such a way that I give to kick off their prepara- in between. African soil. lowed by the likes of Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Shar- easy from outside that we killing calendar and we good result in team events tions in earnest during the With so much of lim- India have previously Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas dul Thakur. are playing strokes. I don don t know when and how and big events. So I am series. ited-overs’ cricket to be lost 2-5 in 1992-93, 0-4 in Iyer and Dhoni. South Africa: Faf du Plessis t want to just play. I want many tournaments we mostly looking at Com- India have a long lim- played in overseas con- 2006-07, 2-3 in 2010-11 It will be interesting to (Captain), Hashim Amla, time to be fresh for tour- will play and what hap- monwealth Games and ited-overs’ schedule until ditions, especially South and 0-2 in 2013-14. They see who among the likes Quinton de Kock (wk), naments,” said Saina, who pens next.” Asian Games, those are their next big Test assign- Africa and England, this were also part of two tri- of Manish Pandey, Kedar Jean Paul Duminy, Imran had reached the finals of The ABC is a qualifier two targets for me. ment -- the five-Test rub- will allow the Indian team angular series in 1996-97 Jadhav and Dinesh Karthik Tahir, Aiden Markram, Da- All England in 2015. for the Uber Cup Final “I want to challenge ber against England in management to try out the and 2001-02, featuring gets a look-in lower down vid Miller, Morne Morkel, “I know people want to be held at Bangkok in myself. Sometimes I play August. various combinations and Zimbabwe and Kenya re- the order even as the bowl- Chris Morris, Lungisani me to play and want me May and BAI wants Saina stupid strokes and I have After engaging in six fix up certain spots before spectively, but the Proteas ing department looks set Ngidi, Andile Phehluk- to be there but what is the to play to enhance India to be smarter and I don t ODIs and three T20Is the quadrennial tourna- emerged victors on both to be led by Bhuvneshwar wayo, Kagiso Rabada, Ta- point when people say s chance of making the just want to play. I know against the Proteas here, ment in England next year. occasions. Kumar and Jasprit Bum- braiz Shamsi, Khayelihle Saina lost and Saina is out prestigious event. if I am fit, I can win,” she the men-in-blue will head Speaking of the up- Going into Thursday’s rah. Zondo. of form . Then I have to “You have to under- added. Mary Kom in final, Shiva upstaged in semis BCCI slaps domestic ban on Ambati Rayudu Mumbai, Jan. 31 (IANS): Hyder- the BCCI said in a statement on ing Hyderabad’s two-run defeat abad innings, the on-field um- abad captain Ambati Rayudu Wednesday. to Karnataka. pires accepted an appeal from has been handed a two-match “Rayudu pleaded guilty to A flick by Karnataka opener Karnataka skipper Vinay Kumar suspension for breaching the the offence and accepted the Karun Nair off Hyderabad pacer and revised the target to 206 runs Board of Control for Cricket in sanction proposed by BCCI and, Mohammed Siraj in the second from 204. India’s (BCCI) code of conduct as such, there was no need for a over was stopped by Mehdi Has- This irked Rayudu who pro- during the Syed Mushtaq Ali formal hearing.” san at the mid-wicket boundary. tested before the officials, insist- Trophy match against Karnataka The charge was levelled While Nair took a couple of ing that the target should remain on January 11. by on-field umpires Abhijit runs, video replays later showed at 204. “Rayudu is barred from Deshmukh, Ulhas Vithalrao that Hassan had touched the “The BCCI is further looking participating in the first two Gandhe and third umpire Anil boundary rope while stopping into the role of the Hyderabad matches for Hyderabad in the Dandekar. the ball. team manager in this untoward upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy,” The incident took place dur- Before the start of the Hyder- incident,” the statement added.

AP/PTI India’s M C Mary Kom fights against Mongolian boxer Altantsetseg Batsaikhan in the women’s Lt West Ham fight back to draw 1-1 with Palace Flyweight (45-48kg) semifinal match at the 1st India Open International tournament in New Delhi on Wed. London, Jan. 31 (Reuters): bright spot was the perfor- An injury-plagued West mance of debutant mid- New Delhi, Jan. 31 (PTI): Mary Kom will face ships final last year. Ham United fought back fielder Joao Mario, who Five-time world cham- Philippine’s Josie Gabuco. In contrast, Asian to salvage a 1-1 home draw joined West Ham on loan pion M C Mary Kom ad- Gabuco sent second seed bronze-medallist and light against Crystal Palace in from Inter Milan last week. vanced to the final but and local favourite Monika flyweight (49kg) top seed a hard-fought Premier “We were thinking (to Shiva Thapa settled for packing with a dominating Amit Panghal advanced to League encounter at the take him off) after 60 or a bronze medal after an performance. the final after a split verdict London Stadium on Tues- 70 minutes, but he didn’t upset semifinal loss in the However, there was over compatriot Nutlai day. look like he needed it,” India Open boxing tourna- a major upset in the Lalbiakimma. With 10 first team said Moyes. ment for men and women men’s draw when world In the women’s draw, players missing, in- ”He was like a diesel here today. and Asian medallist Shi- top seed L Sarita Devi cluding influential pair engine, looked as if he Seeded 12th, Mary va (60kg), seeded top in (60kg) was up against fel- Marko Arnautovic and could get up and down Kom (48kg) was up against his category, settled for a low Indian Priyanka and in Manuel Lanzini, the situ- no problem. He covered a rather gritty Mongolian bronze after going down a bout fought on even keel, ation looked grim for West the ground easily and cer- Altansetseg Lutsaikhan. in a unanimous verdict the former managed to get Ham boss David Moyes tainly played like a really a split verdict in her favour. Crystal Palace’s Christian Benteke scores their first goal against West Ham United at the London Stadium, But the five-time to fellow Indian Manish when Palace took the lead London on Tue. Jan. 30. good footballer tonight.” world and Asian cham- Kaushik. Sarita stood out for be- through Belgian striker The draw means West pion gained the upper Both the boxers fought ing a better power-punch- Christian Benteke in the awarded them a penalty in a West Ham shirt. had a glorious chance to Ham go above Watford hand with her aggressive hard in a bout fought on er than her opponent and 23rd minute. Rising to for a foul by former Ham- Inspired by the tena- give West Ham the lead, into 10th place, while Pal- approach in the first two counter- attack but Man- managed to connect a few meet Andros Townsend’s mers defender James cious tackling of Noble only to see his point-blank ace remain a point back rounds. ish got the judges’ nod telling blows to Priyanka’s teasing cross, it was only Tomkins, with West Ham and makeshift midfielder header parried away by in 12th. The Manipuri did seem for perhaps being a shade torso. Sarita will face Fin- Benteke’s second league captain Mark Noble calm- Pablo Zabaleta, West Ham Palace goalkeeper Wayne Just eight points sepa- drained in the final three better on accuracy. land’s Olympic and world goal of the season. ly dispatching the spot pushed for a winner after Hennessey. rate the bottom 12 clubs minutes but managed to This was Shiva’s sec- bronze- medallist Mira The hosts responded kick two minutes before the break. Moyes said he was in the Premier League, connect just enough blows ond loss to Manish after Potkonen in her summit and were rewarded when halftime. Five minutes after half- pleased with his side’s meaning neither side is yet to come up trumps. the national champion- clash. referee Neil Swarbrick It was Noble’s 50th goal time, Javier Hernandez display and a particular free of relegation danger.

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C M Y K 12 SPORTS Swansea escape EPL relegation Southern Angami zone with 3-1 win over Arsenal wrestling meet concludes club's website arsenal. com. "Maybe after a while it becomes a confidence problem as well, but overall it's easy to put it down to confidence and tonight it's very difficult to find a rational expla- nation behind our per- formance," the veteran French tactician added. Fourth place now be- longs to Liverpool, who dominated Huddersfield Town in a 3-0 victory on Tuesday, getting goals from Emre Can (26th minute), Roberto Firmi- no (45+1) and Mohamed Salah (78th, penalty). The victory boosts Liverpool to 50 points and seemed to mark the end of a slump that came EM Images after they ended leaders U-65 freestyle wrestling final match in progress between Mhaneikholie Kuotsu (red) and Vikethozo Manchester City's unde- Khriethanyu during the wrestling meet of the Southern Angami Sports Association at the Kohima local Arsenal's Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech gathers the ball during the English Premier League football match against Swansea City in Wales. feated season in an ex- ground on Jan. 31. citing 4-3 win at Anfield Kohima Bureau Vitsoto Vitsu (Viswema), Kediseto Kiso Swansea (Wales), Jan. 31 see Sam Clucas equalise of new coach Carlos Car- confidence. Every win Stadium. Kohima, Jan. 31 (EMN): The two day (Kidima), Bode-o Zhasa (Kigwema), (IANS): Arsenal's con- for the hosts a minute valhal. breeds confidence and Liverpool followed long 56th wrestling meet of the Southern Sahovi John Phinyo (Kidima), Viphrezo tinuing woes redounbled later. With 23 points from takes a huge weight off that impressive triumph Angami Sports Association (SASA) con- Mejura (Phesama), Mezivil Kiso (Ki- to the benefit of Swan- Swansea pulled ahead 25 matches, Swansea your shoulders. We didn't by losing to Swansea in cluded here at the Kohima local ground dima), Tesovikho Thorie (Kigwema), sea City, who upset the in the 61st minute thanks vaulted from last place to want to be stuck at the the EPL and bouncing on Wed. Jan. 31. Rokovolie Mejura (Phesama), Zadutol London football giants to a major blunder by Ar- 17th, but remain far from bottom and be seven or out of the FA Cup with Mhaneikholie Kuotsu (Phesama) Phinyo (Kidima), Sweyiekhul Khatso 3-1 to climb out of the senal veteran goalkeeper safety, as 18th place Stoke eight points adrift. We a 2-3 home loss to West emerged as the champion in senior (Jakhama), Khevizole Zutso (Kigwema), English Premier League Petr Cech that left the have the same number just need to concentrate Bromwich Albion. men’s freestyle wrestling (U-65 kg cat- Kulto Toso (Viswema), Kezevikho Sakh- (EPL) relegation zone for ball at the feet of Swan- of points and a game in on continuing to put in Tuesday's defeat egory), while Vikethozo Khriethanyu rie-substitute (Viswema), Keyose Zecho the first time since early sea striker Jordan hand. performances like that." leaves Huddersfield in (Phesama) was the runners-up. -substitute (Kezo town) and Vikeduzo November. Ayew, who pushed "We had a few chanc- Arsenal, at 42 points, 14th place with 24 points. For senior men’s freestyle wrestling Tepa -substitute (Mima) were selected Following the away the ball into the net e s i n t h e f i r s t are in sixth place, eight In the day's other (U-57 kg category), Ngopisa Kuotso for the upcoming Angami wrestling loss on Tuesday, Arsene to make it 2-1. half where we points away from the fi- match, West Ham United (Kidima) was adjudged as the winner meet. Wenger-coached squad The London side could've scored nal Champions League and Crystal Palace dead- and Vilazoto Ngukha (Mima) as the Results has now gone five con- went on the attack, a few goals, and spot. locked 1-1 in a London runners-up. U-17 (boys) 46kg category secutive away matches but a sec- we contin- "I would say Swan- derby and remain within The winners received INR 5000 and First - Zayievoto Kiso (Sakhabama) without a victory, includ- ond goal ued that sea won decisive duels a point of each other in INR 2000 for first and second position Second - Kedukito Temi (Kidima) ing a 2-4 loss to second- b y C l u - i n t h e offensively and defen- the middle of the table. in senior men category while the win- U-54kg division club Nottingham cas in the second sively, which is what we Christian Benteke ners for U-17 category received with Khesieto Zutso (Kigwema) Forest in the FA Cup, re- 8 6 t h m i n - h a l f . I didn't do. On top of that put visiting side Palace INR 3000 and INR 2000 for the first and U-63kg ports Efe. ute clinched a thought we we made unusual, mas- ahead in the 24th min- second position. Vichukhoo Tepa (Mima) Nacho Monreal put second straight win for deserved the win," Clu- sive mistakes, that was ute. Mark Noble success- Kevithuto Sophie, NPS, AIG (Provi- U-17 (girls) 40kg the visitors ahead in the Swansea, who remain cas was quoted as saying the killer," Arsenal chief fully converted a pen- sioning), PHQ gracing the valedictory Vizakieno Kezo (Sakhabama) 33rd minute at Swansea's undefeated in three EPL by Swansea's website. coach Arsene Wenger was alty in the 43rd minute to function as the guest of honour called 46kg Liberty Stadium, only to matches since the arrival "It's massive for our quoted as saying by the level it up for West Ham. on the youth to preserve the culture and First - Khrieleno Rhakho (Sakhabama) traditions to keep the identity. Second - Vikono Kezo (Sakhabama) While maintaining that indigenous 49kg sports are part of Naga culture and tra- First - Vizoseno Kiso (Sakhabama) Ozil becomes highest-paid Arsenal player - Report ditions, he lamented that culture and Second - Nosezonu Kuotso (Kidima) tradition were at the brink of losing its 52kg London, Jan. 31 (AFP): wage of £500,000, Ozil has value and challenged the youth to come Khriebuno Thokhwe (Kidema) German World Cup win- committed himself to forward and revive the rich culture and Senior men’s freestyle wrestling ner Mesut Ozil gave Arsenal until 2021. traditions. U-57kg Arsenal a big boost on According to the BBC The new SASA executives were also First - Ngopisa Kuotso (Kidima) Wednesday by finally both parties reached an elected for the tenure 2018-2020 with Second - Vilazoto Ngukha (Mima) agreeing a new contract agreement last week- Ruokuovikho Chale as the president, U-65kg which will see him be- end, and Ozil signed the Meyiesiil Thaprii as the general Secretary First - Mhaneikholie Kuotsu (Phesama) come the highest paid new contract at Arse- and Keneilel Rote as wrestling secretary. Second - Vikethozo Khriethanyu (Phesa- player in the club's histo- nal's training ground on The 18 wrestlers namely Visevo ma) ry, according to the BBC. Wednesday. Zashümo (Phesama), Kekhrie Yhoshii U-74kg The broadcaster re- Mercurial playmaker (Kigwema), Kevime Vitsu (Viswema), Neithongulie Kuotsu (Phesama) ported that the 29-year- Ozil, a key member of the old playmaker -- who has Germany side that won been with the Gunners the 2014 World Cup, has since joining from Real scored 36 goals in 182 ap- Madrid for a then-record pearances and provided Arsenal sign Dortmund striker Aubameyang club fee of £42.4million a high number of assists. London, Jan. 31 (IANS): ($60million, 48.2million Arsenal have had a Arsenal have boosted euros) in 2013 -- signed busy Wednesday as Ga- their attacking line-up a three-and-a-half year bon striker Pierre-Emer- with the signing of Gabo- contract and will earn ick Aubameyang signed nese striker Pierre-Emer- around £350,000 a week. Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil (L) prepares to shoot against Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium for reported club-record ick Aubameyang from Speculation over both in London on Dec. 16, 2017. £56million from Borussia Borussia Dortmund for Ozil and Chilean Alexis Dortmund, a move which a reported transfer fee of Sanchez's futures have contracts were up at the However, whilst San- come the highest paid is likely to prompt Olivier 60 million pounds ($84.9 plagued the club for al- end of the present cam- chez left for Manchester player in the Premier Giroud's departure to million), the London foot- most a year, as both their paign. United, where he has be- League at a pre-tax weekly Chelsea. ball giants announced on Wednesday. "The 28-year-old has joined us on a long-term Locust swarms Ganguly confident of India winning U-19 WC contract for a club-re- cord fee," Arsenal said in Kolkata, Jan. 31 (IANS): Former India a statement. "This deal cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on said pose threat to is subject to the comple- Wednesday said the Under-19 squad Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tion of regulatory pro- would win the ICC World Cup beating cesses and Auba's squad goals in 144 Bundesliga recent weeks we'd like to World Cup pitches Australia in the final. number will be confirmed games for Dortmund and remember Pierre-Emerick India, on Tuesday, defeated arch- shortly." 141 goals in 213 matches Aubameyang's story at rivals Pakistan by a whopping 203 runs Aubameyang is Arse- in all competitions for his Dortmund. — Russian official to reach the final where they will meet nal's second signing of the former club. "He was a success sto- Australia on Saturday. Moscow, Jan. 31 (Re- targeted by locusts January transfer window Aubameyang became ry for four years, scoring "India will win the U-19 World Cup," uters): Swarms of lo- during the summer which saw Henrikh Mkhi- the first Gabonese winner many important goals, Ganguly told reporters on the sidelines custs pose a threat to months. “One way taryan join them from of the African Footballer and was part of the team of a Cricket Year Book's 20th anniversary. Russia’s soccer World or another, we have Manchester United, who of the Year award in 2015. that brought the DFB Cup "Shubman Gill, (Kamlesh) Nagarkoti, Cup as they could at- learnt how to deal grabbed forward Alexis Dortmund sporting to Dortmund in 2017. We (Shivam) Mavi, Ishan Porel they are ex- tack stadium pitches with locusts, but how Sanchez in a swap deal. director Michael Zorc wish Pierre-Emerick all ceptional talent," he added. and cause a “global do we not fall into a G a b o n c a p t a i n said in a statement: "De- the best for his future at "Indian cricket system is so good that scandal”, an Agricul- global scandal with Sourav Ganguly Aubameyang scored 98 spite what happened in Arsenal." ture Ministry official locusts this year?” he the structure has been made and without said on Wednesday. said at an agricultural sructure you cannot produce cricketers. more than 100 runs and hope they do it in the President Vladi- event in Moscow. These players are products of Indian final also," Ganguly continued. mir Putin is hoping “The whole world cricket scructure. In the next five years, Besides beating Australia by 100 runs in to use the the World is coming here. Foot- Indian cricket, save Australia and Eng- their first game, India colts thumped minnows Formula One abolishes 'grid girls' Cup from June 14 to ball fields are green. land, will be the best in the world," added Papua New Guinea and Zimbabwe by ten wick- Paris, Jan. 31 (AFP): Formula One has our vision for this great sport," said Sean July 15 to showcase Locusts love it where Ganguly, who was in New Zealand for the ets, then thrashed neighbours Bangladesh in ended the practice of using scantily clad Bratches, Managing Director, Commer- his country as a su- there is lots of green. initial few matches of the World Cup. the quarter-final by 131 runs. "grid girls" before races, the sport's or- cial Operations at Formula 1. perpower at a time of How would they not The Prithvi Shaw-skippered side Asked about Bengal's medium-pacer Ishan ganisers Liberty Media said on Wednes- "While the practice of employing frayed relations with come to the place beat the Aussies by 100 runs in their first Porel, who returned figures of 4/17 in six overs day. grid girls has been a staple of Formula the West over Syria where football is be- match of the tournament. in the semi-final, Ganguly said, "He is a (Cricket They said the practice of having the 1 Grands Prix for decades, we feel this and Ukraine. ing played?” "Our infrastrucsture and system is Association of Bengal's) Vision 2020 product. women milling about in the grid area custom does not resonate with our brand Matches will be Chekmarev said great. The madness for Indian Premier He stays in Bali (outskirt of Kolkata) and from before races was "clearly at odds with values and clearly is at odds with modern played in 12 stadi- a ro u n d a m i l l i o n League is massive. They fill the stands there he had joined us. modern day societal norms". day societal norms." ums in 11 cities. Pyotr hectares of land in and it's madness. So the support of the "The Cooch Behar Trophy U-19 which we Darts took a similar decision this Bratches said the practice was not Chekmarev, head of southern Russia was people will take this sport forward," he won, he had a huge role to play. He and Kanishk month, banning the women who walk on "appropriate or relevant to Formula 1 and the agriculture min- infested with locusts, said. Seth did well. U-19 is a stepping stone. He has with the players before matches. its fans, old and new, across the world." istry’s crop farming including around the "I hope they win under (chief coach) to bridge the gap between U-19 and the senior "Over the last year we have looked at The new Formula One season begins depar tment, said World Cup host city of Rahul (Dravid). They won convincingly level. We will help him go in the right direc- a number of areas which we felt needed on March 25 with the Australian Grand the pitches could be Volgograd. in every game. They beat Australia by tion," Ganguly said. updating so as to be more in tune with Prix in Melbourne.

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