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VOL. XVII NO. 40 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2018 7 withdraw candidature Modi to lead BJP Angami church says Dimapur, Feb. 9 (EMN): Seven and Tuensang district. aspirants have on Fri. with- “Out of 226 validly nominat- drawn their candidature from ed candidates for the upcoming campaign in Nagaland contesting in the forthcoming general election in Nagaland, Dimapur, Feb. 9: (EMN): The Na- Ramalal accompanied by Northeast Nagaland assembly elections seven candidates withdrew galand unit of the Bharatiya Janata organisation in-charge Ajay Jamwal its tribe aided Hindutva Party (BJP) has requested its central paid a two-day visit to Dimapur scheduled for Feb. 27. their candidature as on 9th Out of the seven, six were in- February, 2018. The last date of leaders to let Prime Minister Naren- during Feb. 8-9 ‘in preparation of the dependent candidates, and one withdrawal of candidature is on dra Modi spearhead the party’s ensuing assembly election poll.’ from the Congress. Three of the 12th February, 2018,” informed election campaign for the assembly The duo was informed to have entry to Nagaland withdrawals were from Kohima a press release from the chief polls in Nagaland. met its pre-poll ally Nationalist district; two each from Longleng election officer, Nagaland. According to the state’s BJP, its Democratic Progressive Party election management committee (NDPP) representative Neiphiu ABCC issues statement: ‘Sorry to the The candidates who withdrew were: has requested the BJP's central Rio and the Nagaland BJP's chief Sl. head office for ‘star campaigners Visasolie Lhoungu during a ‘joint Name of Candidate Name of AC Party people of Nagaland for our regrettable role’ No in the phase of campaigning’ in coordination meeting.’ They also Nagaland which includes Modi, the met with BJP candidates from Di- Dimapur, Feb. 9: (EMN): The Angami Angamis played a major role in allowing 1 Kelhousithie Kire 9 Kohima Town Ind BJP's president Amit Shah, Home mapur Tovihoto Ayemi and N Jacob Baptist Church Council (ABCC), the apex entry to them and their political wing BJP 2 Sievituo Linyu 10 Northern Angami I Ind Minister Rajnath Singh; minister for Zhimomi; members of the BJP elec- Baptist body of the Angami community, into Nagaland. From decades of quiet Road Transport and Highways Nitin tion management committee, and has apologised for what it stated was the connivance to holding active office in its 3 Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu 11 Northern Angami II Ind Gadkari, minister for Information party workers. Ramlal encouraged role played by ‘the Angamis’ to allow political party, Angamis' leadership is un- 4 Shasha Phom 49 Tamlu Ind and Broadcasting and Textiles Smriti the party's members to work hard ‘proponents of Hindutva in our Christian deniable," the reverend's statement read. Irani; minister of state for Home Af- to achieve Modi’s agenda of devel- Naga society.’ “Today, the proponents of Hindutva 5 S Hampen Phom 49 Tamlu Ind fairs Kiren Rijiju and Manoj Tiwari, opment and peace in the region, it The executive director of the ABCC, are audaciously challenging our Christian 6 Dr. Aimong Lam 56 Noklak INC Delhi's BJP chief. stated. the Rev. Dr. V Atsi Dolie issued a statement faith, culture and values in variety of ways A press statement from the party Also, it informed that the party’s on Fri. containing said apology. for which we are largely responsible. As 7 Imtiyanger Chang 51-Noksen Ind informed that the BJP's national central leaders were ‘satisfied with “The Angami Baptist Church Council an Angami, I say sorry to the people of general secretary for organisation the preparedness’ of the state unit. (ABCC) fully endorses the NBCC (Naga- Nagaland for our regrettable roles.” Source: CEO Nagaland land Baptist Churches Council) resolu- The elections, it reminded, was a tion of the 21st triennial convention held critical to renew faith. “I call upon all at Impur from February 2-4, 2018. ABCC the Angami candidates to reaffirm their By the tiger’s tail stands fully behind NBCC's call to oppose allegiance to Jesus Christ, and I charge Acaut fighting itself; cracks every form of allurement by the propo- them in the name of God that it is their nents of Hindutva in our ‘Christian’ Naga bounden duty, as Christians, to safeguard society. and uphold the Christian faith,” the state- widen among members “While saying that, I regret that the ment from the reverend added. Dimapur, Feb. 9: (EMN): Di- Longchar, and three other vision among members of members, it stated. “At the the Against Corruption and meeting it was resolved to Unabated Taxation (Acaut) attend the meeting called by 5-hour power became more conspicuous the Nagaland Joint Christian NPF legislator predicts even as the group’s remaining Forum (NJCF) at Kohima on shutdown in leaders threw their weight be- the 22nd January. Dimapur today bounty of 30+ seats hind those who had left. Some “...the NJCF meeting re- Dimapur, Feb. 9: (EMN): Home Minister Kuzholuzo of the members have dis- solved to form a committee Dimapur, Feb. 9: (EMN): Nienu on Fri. stated that the Naga People’s Front (NPF) missed the statements made represented by all the par- Power consumers in the was confident of winning more than 30 seats, according by their colleagues during a ticipants, and later on in a Dimapur electrical di- to a press release from the NPF party on Feb. 9. press conference on Feb. 8, as separate press release, the vision will experience a The minister made the claim during “an election unfortunate and undignified. committee fixed a meeting 5-hour shutdown of power campaign kick-off” at Dzulha village while adding that The co-chairman of Acaut on the 25th January at Hotel supply from 7 am till 12 the NPF was sure to form the next ministry too. Accord- Tia Longchar and Simon Japfu, Kohima, where the noon on Feb. 10. ing to the statement, “several thousands of his support- Kelio, the convenor of the decision to form CCNTHCO This was informed ers” attended the campaign. Acaut’s public liaison issued a was formally taken. Given through a press release Nienu was reported to have said that there won’t be statement on Fri. stating that these sequence of events it from the establishment posts of parliamentary secretaries and advisors in the Acaut’s support for solution is evidently clear that the of the executive engineer next ministry but the government “shall provide hon- before election was adopted ACAUT participation in the in a very transparent manner. CCNTHCO was mandated of the electrical division ourable and effective involvement in governance to the PTI and therefore the question of on Fri. The 5-hour shut- legislators without attracting in the least the question of A white tiger cools itself in a pond at its enclosure at Alipore Zoological garden asthe “On the 9th December down has been necessi- holding an office of profit as provided under Article 191 temperature rises in Kolkata on Fri. a consultative meeting was ACAUT members participat- tated “due to tree trimming of the Constitution of India.” called by the working com- ing in their individual capac- and jungle cutting, which Asserting that any political settlement has to take mittee of the NNPGs at Nia- ity does not arise.” will be carried out by the place under a popular government in the state, Nienu as- thu resort, Dimapur, where It was “unbecoming, un- department staff in and sured that the NPF government shall contribute its best all the apex tribal hohos and Naga and unprincipled” on around its jurisdiction,” it to facilitating an early and lasting settlement. Delhi Police arrests IAF civil society organisations in- the part of those “few Acaut informed. “He also declared that the next NPF government shall cluding the ACAUT Nagaland individuals” to retract their Colony authorities cleanse the process of governance from corruption of all were invited, and whereas commitment made with the have also been requested kinds and that serious corruption cases with prima facie officer for espionage the ACAUT was represented “church, NJCF, apex tribal to trim trees growing near by its Chairman Joel Naga, bodies, mass-based organi- proofs will be handed over to the CBI to bring the culprits New Delhi, Feb. 9 (IANS) Delhi Police to click pictures of the classified docu- electrical lines in their to book,” it stated. Dr. Khegukha Muru and Mar sations, civil society organi- respective locality while on Friday said it has arrested Indian ments pertaining to the IAF headquar- Longkumer; with all the 3 zations and the negotiating keeping in mind the dura- Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Arun ters and then sent them across via ACAUT representatives sign- groups.” tion of the shutdown to Marwaha on charges of espionage for WhatsApp. ing the attendance sheet as According to them, the avoid accidents. passing secret information to Paki- According to the Special Cell's ACAUT members. At the “uncalled for emergency Fill up vacant Child Rights stan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) officer, the officer befriended the ISI meeting, the house resolved meeting in a span of few agency. agents posing as women models a few to appeal to the Government hours, that too, not at the Everything that irritates "He was arrested on Wednesday months ago. of India to defer the elections ACAUT’s designated office us about others can lead Commission posts – SC after a case was registered against him "They chatted regularly on What- to the 13th Nagaland Legisla- and making arbitrary deci- us to an understanding New Delhi, Feb. 9 (IANS): and Justice Deepak Gupta under the Official Secrets Act (OSA)," sApp... and also allegedly exchanged tive Assembly, and this reso- sions and demeaning mem- of ourselves. The Supreme Court on said any delay in filling Delhi Police Special Cell's Special Com- intimate messages. The ISI agents also lution was carried in all the bers of ACAUT with fabri- ~ Carl Jung Friday directed the Centre up the positions might missioner M.M. Oberoi told IANS. honey-trapped him after obtaining mass media. cated accusations and lies is and the states to ensure adversely impact children He was produced before a court some of his nude pictures," the officer “Based on this resolution, nothing short of backstab- that all positions in Com- and should be avoided. here on Thursday that sent him to po- said, adding that after gaining Marwa- the ACAUT Nagaland on 3rd bing and against the principle missions for protection In its order, the court lice custody for five days. ha's trust, the "Pakistani agents asked January 2018 held a meet- of ‘All for one, one for all’”. Mirror Takes of child rights, Juvenile said: "The Ministry of Oberoi also said Marwaha was ear- the officer for classified documents". ing at its designated office It has called for an Acaut Justice Boards and Child Women and Child Devel- lier detained by the IAF in January. "The documents which Marwaha and resolved that the ACAUT general meeting comprising Welfare Committees are opment in the Govern- The Group Captain had been de- shared mostly dealt with training and Nagaland would support the advisors on Feb. 14 at 1 pm filled up expeditiously ment of India and the tained by the IAF for investigation combat related air exercises. We also resolution adopted at the at Acaut designated office to and in accordance with State Governments should on January 31 after his activities were found he shared documents of 'Gagan 9th December meeting by discuss the issue. “It is also the rules. ensure that all positions in found "suspicious". The Air Force had Shakti', an exercise," the officer added. writing to the Government of appealed that till consensus Issuing a slew of di- the National Commission approached the Delhi Police to inves- Marwaha is being questioned at the India for deferment of elec- is arrived and issues resolved rections for effective im- for Protection of Child tigate the case. Special Cell's headquarters in Lodhi tions. Thus, on the 6th Janu- at the general meeting, there plementation of the Juve- Rights (NCPCR) and the According to a Special Cell officer, Colony area of south Delhi. ary, the ACAUT wrote to the should be no press releases, nile Justice Act, the bench State Commissions for privy to the investigation, Marwaha, The police are also probing if he PM Modi to defer elections activities or representation also asked the high courts Protection of Child Rights 51, shared information and docu- had any accomplices. and impose President’s Rule in any forums or meetings to seriously consider es- (SCPR) are filled up well ments with two Pakistani agents who According to informed sources, in Nagaland,” it recalled. by any member in the name tablishing child-friendly in time and adequate staff chatted with him on social media site Marwaha's phone has been seized and Another meeting on Jan. of ACAUT. The resignation of courts and vulnerable is provided to these statu- Facebook, pretending to be women. sent for forensic examination. 19 for the same purpose was the two ACAUT leaders will witness courts in each tory bodies so that they The fake accounts, in the names of "He has even confessed to have had attended by Acaut leaders: only be decided after the hard district. can function effectively 'Kiran Randhwa' and 'Mahima Patel', access to many secret documents and (the then) Chairman Joel copy of the resignation letter A division bench of and meaningfully for the were used to entice him. plans due to his posting at the Air Force Naga, the two co-chairman is tabled at the general meet- Justice Madan B. Lokur benefit of the children." He allegedly used his smartphone Headquarters in Delhi." Dr. Khekugha Muru and Tia ing,” it informed.

~ Arien Be happy we are living in modern civilised times or else if this was in the Commuters told to use Nagarjan bridge ‘at own risk’ past, your head would have Eastern Mirror Desk tion. Earlier, the KYC had creants from nearby villag- the KVU and the KYC in been gone... Dimapur, Feb. 9: The Kuda taken the initiative to build es who had been affected a difficult position. Their WEATHER Village Union (KVU) and makeshift gates at both by the closure of the bridge. only choice left was to wash TEMPERATURE the Kuda Youth Club (KYC) ends of the bridge to regu- The KYC took initiative in their hands off any issue have acknowledged the late movement of vehicles. repairing it, and blocked connected with the bridge, Dimapur deputy commis- Only in cases of emergen- the movement of vehicles the source said. Max: Min: sioner’s order dated Jan. cies were the vehicles al- again. The bridge is now open KOHIMA 16.4° 7.5° DIMAPUR 26.2° 15.2° 27 stating that no vehi- lowed to pass. It was also alleged that ‘a at both ends but caution- RF: RH: cle or pedestrian should “But many citizens of few drunken’ autorickshaw ary posters have been put KOHIMA NIL 75% commute via the Dhansiri Dimapur seem to be still drivers threatened a mem- up by the youth. DIMAPUR NIL 92% Bridge located at “B khel” commuting via the bridge ber of the club demand- “It is up to the district * Rainfall (RF) * Relative humidity (RH) at Kuda village; and that comprising mostly of pe- ing that the gate remain administration as to what Temperature in State Capitals anyone would be doing so destrians especially school closed and not to open it step they want to take next Max. Min. Max. Min. at own risk. children,” said a member for any vehicular move- regarding the bridge,” said Aizawl 21° 11° Itanagar 20° 09° The KVC and KYC stat- of the KYC. ment as that would mean a reliable source from the Agartala 26° 13° Shillong 18° 03° ed that they shall take no According to a source, “passengers on either side union. “If they want to Gangtok 19° 04° Delhi 24° 10° responsibility if any mis- the makeshift gates in- will minimise if the bridge close (the bridge) perma- Guwahati 25° 10° Kolkata 29° 18° hap occurs even though stalled by the youth were EM Images is opened.” These actions nently, let them.” a leader Imphal 23° 09° Chennai 31° 23° it is under their jurisdic- burnt three times by mis- Warning signs put up by the Kuda Youth Club at the Dhansiri Bridge. are said to have put both of the KYC said. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 10, 2018 2 STATE DC recommends use of NBCC, KLH concerned over pre-poll violence Dimapur, Feb. 9 (EMN): As the speech” the press release stated. lence; be election related or not place in any reasonable society for state gears up for the state elec- The NBCC also appreciat- and at the same time it is universal the fact that violence is not only a tion, the Nagaland Baptist Church ed authorities in concern and truth that no amount of justifica- result of narrow mindedness and ‘aspiration district’ for Kiphire Council (NBCC) has expressed paramilitary forces for keeping tion by any individual or organiza- vested interest but an exhibition its grave concern and strongly strict vigil against illegal elements tion can absolve violence because of one’s intolerant attitude. And condemned all forms of pre-poll including inflow of liquor and violence is violence,” a press re- such mentality will only bring violence which had taken placed arms. Such watchful effort must lease issued by the hoho chairman disgrace to oneself and society,” in the state recently ‘including continue to curb any unwanted and secretary on Fri. stated. the press release stated. threats, use of cash, and weapons. situation, it added. Expressing pain over the vio- The Lotha hoho of Kohima The council called upon all in The council further expressed lence reported in 38th Wokha con- fervently appealed to all the can- concern to immediately end the happiness over some of its con- stituency and 37th Tyui assembly didates and party workers not to poll related violence, ‘which has stituent associations who have constituency, the hoho hoped and allow mischievous individuals to caused harm to the public, ani- been actively engaged in the Clean prayed that ‘such narrow minded perpetuate violence. mosity amongst the citizens and Election Campaign movement. activities do not occur at any other “Let it be known to the can- destruction of properties.’ Also, the Kohima Lotha Hoho place.’ didates that violence created by “All must, therefore, adhere (KLH) stated that it is deeply “Kohima Lotha Hoho is clear their narrow minded party work- to democratic norms and regard concerned over the repeated elec- in our minds and hearts that we ers or individual voters will only Mohammed Ali Shihab addressing the DPDB meeting at DC’s conference hall in Kiphire. the other with full respect of their tion related violence in Wokha are not in favour of any candidate bring shame and disgrace to the fundamental human rights and district. or political party. Our one and only candidate and the community,” Dimapur, Feb. 9 (EMN): and focused attention to man apprised of the high allow peaceful assembly and free “We condemn all such vio- concern is that violence has no it added. Deputy Commissoner backward district. security measures that has Kiphire Mohammed Ali With the announce- been set up in the district Shihab has recommend- ment of Nagaland Legis- under SP Kiphire. Crime beat ed to the District Plan- lative Assembly election, District specific stud- Control room, monitoring cell ning Development Board 2018, the vice chairman ies on Land Resource De- (DPDB) members to use impressed on the mem- velopment department Flying squad seizes 60 kg of ganja ‘aspiration district’ in place bers that it is the collec- for the period 2014-15, instated for Wokha district of ‘backward district’ for tive responsibility of all and 2016-17 were also dis- Kiphire district as it has the members to exercise cussed. Dimapur, Feb. 9 (EMN): are: Tiameren Chang - the desire to develop and their duties sincerely and The department of District Election Officer District Control Room - 9615627439. rise up above all ‘forward’ impartially for successful Evaluation was assigned Wokha Dr. Manazir Jeel- 03860-242185 General observers districts. and peaceful conduct of to conduct the study on ani Samoon (IAS) has in- Complaint Monitoring Man Mohan Chaudhary - DC who is also the the election. the same as requested by formed general public and Centre - 03860-242124. 9402053135/8787723129. vice chairman of DPDB Members were also the Land Resource De- political parties of Wokha DEO, Dr.Manazir Jeelani Rajeev Sharma - suggested this during the reminded to attend vari- velopment department. district that members for Samoon -7906796105. 9402053147/8787386731. monthly board meeting ous election training, and Executive engineer R & B, district control room and RO 37 AC Tyui, Nok- Expenditure observer held Feb. 6. be well versed with the executive engineer PHED Complaint Monitoring chasashi - 9436831044. RL Arunprasad - The chairman also changing rules and new and Power department Cell (CMC) has been in- RO 38 AC Wokha, La- 9402053102/ 8837383483. informed the members instructions of the Elec- were asked to maintain stated. nusenla Longkumer Jasmeet Singh Dhandra - about the deputy commis- tion Commission. pliable roads and provide Contact numbers of -8974624861. 9402053115/ 8837455941. sioner’s appointment as Urging members to sufficient water and power district officials along with RO 39 AC Sanis, Rop- Police observer Flying squad team with the accused and confiscated items at Para the district magistrate on avail assistance as and supply to all the polling that of various observers fuokuotou - 7005264974. Sunil Kumar - 9402053125/ Medical junction in Kohima on Feb. 9. deployed in the district RO 40 AC Bhandari, 8837453364. convergence, integration when required, the chair- stations. Dimapur, Feb. 9 (EMN): seizure. Flying Squad team-1 un- In this connection, der 9th Kohima town as- two women identified as NPF of Pfutsero resigns sembly constituency, led Apey, and Alhi, both from NEN launches seed bank in Chizami by Magistrate Lisepi, OSD Mesolomi village were ar- en masse from party portance of the bank, Higher Education dur- rested. programme manager of ing a surprise checking at The accused along Dimapur, Feb. 9 (EMN): The Naga People’s Front (NPF) NEN Nagaland, Wekoweu Para Medical junction in with the contraband drug of 16th assembly constituency Pfutsero with all its sub- Tsuhah said ‘this humble Kohima on Feb. 7 confis- and vehicle is stated to units have resigned en masses and joined the Nationalist yet significant initiative of cated 60 kg of ganja from have been handed over to Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) in the ‘interest of the women society will go vehicle no. NL 01-T-9065. South Police Station and a the general public’. This was informed through a press a long way in safeguarding Updates from DPRO on case has been registered release jointly appended by the constituency president, the genetic diversity and Fri. informed about the against them. gen. secy. and press secy. on Fri. traditional knowledge of “We fully pledge our support to Shri. Neiba Kronu, the community, will ensure Dmr. police nabs three ‘tax’ collectors official candidate of NDPP for 16th A/C Pfutsero under food, nutritional and eco- the leadership of Shri. Nephiu Rio, and President Shri. logical securities.’ Chingwang Konyak for stability, peace, and progress,” Stating that this will the press release stated. further strengthen com- munity cohesion, she en- couraged the community NEWS IN BRIEF to support and participate DEO Pgbt. directs erring polling officials in the initiative in order to District Election Officer Pughoboto Avelu Ruho has directed realise the true meaning of polling officials drafted for polling duty to the 13th Legislative the seed bank. Assembly Election who failed to attend trainings conducted on Prior to the inaugura- the Jan. 29 and Feb. 6 to attend the training on Feb. 20 at 10 am Local cultivated seeds being displayed at the newly launched coommunity ssed bank at Chizami. tion of the bank, a weekly with a written explanation of their absence. Strict disciplinary bazaar, initiated by the actions will be initiated as per relevant sections of law on failure Dimapur, Feb. 9 (EMN): work (NEN), was launched mi in his speech lauded women society was also to comply the same, the notification stated. A community seed bank, at Chizami village on Feb. the noble initiative of the inaugurated by Sub-Divi- initiated by the Chizami 9. This was informed by Chizami Women Society sional officer (civil) Ren- Applicants for election duty Women Society with the the women society on Fri. and blessed the effort. bomo Ezung at Chizami exemption asked to report support of North East Net- Head GB Lhikhalo Aka- Speaking on the im- town. District Election Officer Kohima Rajesh Soundararajan has directed all concerned government employees who have been drafted for election duty to the ensuing elections, and have nd applied for exemption from election duty on medical grounds 2 round training for PM to interact with students on Feb. 16 to appear before the medical board at Naga Hospital Authority Dimapur, Feb. 9 (EMN): The Selected questions will fea- Kohima on Feb. 9 between 10 am to 2 pm. He also stated that, no Mon’s polling personnel Prime Minister of India Naren- ture in the prime minister’s further application will be accepted or entertained after Feb. 9. Dimapur, Feb. 9 (EMN): District Election dra Modi will be interacting with interactive session with students Officer Mon has informed all polling person- the student community on Feb. scheduled to be held on Feb. 16, DEO Wokha direct arms licensees nel that the 2nd round of training has been 16 through his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ it informed District Election Officer Wokha Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon scheduled on Feb. 13 and 14th at Govern- address, in which he has been Instructions for posting The Dimapur battalion of of UG groups. has directed all arms license holders under Wokha district ment Higher Secondary School, Mon. sharing motivational thoughts questions Assam Rifles along with The accused were to deposit their arms at their respective police station on or Training for presiding officers and 1st and several anecdotes on ap- 1. Only students from standard police representative con- identified as Rajendra before Feb. 15. The officer in-charge of each police station has polling officers will be conducted on Feb. 13 pearing for exams with positive 9 and above in schools and ducted an operation at GS Prasad Yadav, resident also been directed to issue receipt to depositor and maintain from 10 am while 2nd and 3rd polling offic- colleges may ask question. Road and Kalibari area in of KL Shety Market; Suraj proper records. attitude. ers on Feb. 14 between 10 am and 1 pm and A press release from Naga- 2. The question shall be about Dimapur on Feb. 8 and Jain, resident of GS Road; 4th polling officers on Feb. 14 between 1:30 land Broad of School Education the stress in schools / col- nabbed three ‘tax collec- and Paras Jain, resident of Govt. vehicle requisitioned drivers informed tors’. Kalibari Road, Dimapur. District Election Officer Pughoboto Avelu Ruho has informed to 4:30 pm. informed students to embrace leges from studies / exams. The third round training has been sched- the exam season on a positive 3. Question shall not be aca- According to AR PRO, The apprehended trio all drivers of government officials whose vehicles have been during the operation the along with seized items requisitioned for the forthcoming general election to the uled on Feb. 22 for presiding and 1st polling note with confidence and with- demic, and shall arise from officers and Feb. 23 for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th out tension by sharing experi- real life experiences. three accused were appre- were said to have been Nagaland Legislative Assembly under the district to apply hended along with INR handed over to East Police for the postal ballot in Form 12 from the office of Additional polling officers. The time and venue remains ences, anecdotes and thoughts 4. Question may be direct and Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer, Pughoboto the same. DEO has cautioned that stern ac- on studying for exams and deal- shall be brief, not more than 553710 and incriminat- Station and Sub Urban on or before Feb. 12 during office hours. tion will be taken against absentees under ing with exam stress. 100 words. ing documents including Police Station, Dimapur relevant sections of elections laws. Students have been direct- 5. The questions may be in vehicle tax collection slips for further investigation. KMC notifies on renewal of trade license Also, those polling personnel who have ed to post their questions on English or Hindi only. Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has directs all business not submitted two recent passport size the above subject from Feb. 6 To participate one may log Excise seize drug establishment / institutions within KMC to renew their trade photos are asked to do the same during the to 11th between 10 am to 12 in to https://innovate.mygov.in/ license on or before Mar. 31. Late fine with penalty will be training. noon. pm-interaction-with-students/ imposed after the expiry date, it informed. Tibetan migrants in Kma. asked to register As per the directive from Ministry of Home Affairs/Foreigners Division, Tibetan migrants (refugees) residing in Kohima district Forest dept. train staff for evaluation of tiger census are asked to complete online registration of their residential certificate/registration with FRO Kohima on or before Mar. 31. India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2018 For online registration/residential certificate, application can be nodal officer for the state highlight- submitted at https://indianfrro.gov.in. Any queries relating to ed that the tiger status in the country online registration can be clarified from FRO office in Kohima has been undertaken earlier in three during working hours. cycles with a gap of four years across the country, in the years 2006, 2010 DEO Mon notifies Grade-IV staff and 2014. District Election Officer Mon has informed all grade IV staff Tiger population estimation is detailed for election duty to apply for postal ballot at the determined by a variety of factors Postal Ballot Facilitation Counter on the 1st Floor of the DC’s that include finding out of habitat office building, Mon with their EPIC / Aadhaar / service ID card between 11 am to 3 pm on all working days. The last date of characteristics, prey availability and application is Feb. 11. anthropogenic (human) pressures, he said. Rajkumar M shared the Toulazouma students’ general session importance of the tiger census and The Toulazouma Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) will be how it will help conserve the forests conducting its 11th general session on Feb. 10 at 10 am Field demostration being conducted during the training in Dimapur. of Nagaland. He educated the staff under the theme “Focusing on people: Striving for peace regarding the various wildlife signs. and decent life.” All the members are requested to attend Dimapur, Feb. 9 (EMN): As a precur- Speaking at the programme, He urged the field staff to collect the the session positively. President of Chakhesang Students’ sor to the upcoming tiger estimation principal chief conservator of for- data with utmost care since this will Union Lavoto Chizo will be the guest speaker. Elders; church in tiger habitat regions of the state, ests and chief wildlife warden, Satya showcase the treasures of Nagaland and village leaders; and well wishers are invited to attend the a training camp was conducted for Prakash Tripathi spoke on the im- to the world. programme. Excise Mobile Squad Special Task Force seized 1500 the field staff at the Forest dept. of- portance of tigers as the top predator The training was organised in capsules of Spasmo proxyvon on Feb. 9 from the pos- Training for expenditure agents under Mon fice complex in Dimapur on Feb. 9. in forests. He explained about the preparation to first ever tiger census session of one Shambu, resident of Thahekhu village in The department updated about the presence of and movement of tigers to be conducted as a part of AITE, Dimapur. This was reported by the superintendent of District Election Officer Mon has informed that there will programme on Fri. in Nagaland forests earlier, which be training for expenditure agents of candidates on matters 2018 under the aegis of the Wildlife Excise and prohibition (MS) on Fri. relating to election expenditure monitoring on Feb. 12 at the The training camp consisted of has now reduced. Wing, department of Environment In this connection, the accused has been has been deputy commissioner’s conference hall at 2 pm. briefings followed by a mock drill in Suman WM Sivachar, wildlife Forests & Climate Change, the press forwarded to court for trial and booked under relevant estimating wildlife including tigers. warden of Kiphire who is also the All release informed. section of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 10, 2018

C M Y K STATE 3 Candidates pledge to ‘ethical, clean elections’ Dedication prog. for candidates held in Wokha Dimapur, Feb. 9 (EMN): with the security forces. Candidates and their re- He added that security spective political party, checks were being under- and observers in Dimapur taken to ensure that there district have pledged to would be no loss of life or ‘clean elections’ and ethi- property. He assured that cal voting. police personnel would The pledge was taken be briefed before they go during a meeting with out for ‘frisking.’ political parties and General observers candidates from five as- for assembly constituen- sembly constituencies of cies in Dimapur district Dimapur; general observ- and police observer also ers along with returning were present in the meet- officers and polling offic- ing. They appealed to the ers on Feb. 9 in the con- candidates to abide by ference hall of the deputy the policy and guidelines commissioner’s office. of the Election Commis- In the meeting the sion to ensure free and EM Images ĞƉƵƚLJŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶĞƌŽĨŝŵĂƉƵƌ^ƵƐŚŝů<ƵŵĂƌWĂƚĞů͕ƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ͕ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐŝŶŐĞůĞĐƟŽŶŽďƐĞƌǀĞƌƐ͕ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞƐĨƌŽŵtŽŬŚĂĚŝƐƚƌŝĐƚƉŽƐĞĨŽƌĂŐƌŽƵƉƉŚŽƚŽŐƌĂƉŚĂŌĞƌĂƉƌĂLJĞƌƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƚŚĂƚǁĂƐĐŽŶĚƵĐƚĞĚĨŽƌ deputy commissioner of ĂŶĚůĞĂĚĞƌƐŽĨƉŽůŝƟĐĂůƉĂƌƟĞƐŝŶŝŵĂƉƵƌŽŶ&Ğď͘ϵ͘ fair elections. them on Feb. 9 in Wokha. Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Further, Sara S Jamir Patel, briefed the members and monitoring Com- rity of the candidates be- licensed fire arms to the appealed, on behalf of Our Correspondent 37th Tyui assembly con- individual Mhonjan Lotha about the issues pertain- mittee (MCMC). He said sides questions of law and nearest police station or returning officers, to the Wokha, Feb. 9 (EMN): A stituency (AC) Y Patton, appealed to the congre- ing to expenditure during that Electronic Voting Ma- order. He informed that at the deputy commis- candidates and repre- prayer service for 18 can- Yankithung, Chopathung gation to desist from any the assembly elections in chines would be prepared every candidate would sioner’s office. He assured sentatives to go through didates from Wokha who Odyuo, Thungchamo; illegal means during the Nagaland. He clarified on Feb. 18 and the 19th for be eligible for two armed ‘safety’ of the deposited the guidelines with regard are contesting in the as- from the 38th Wokha as- elections. He called upon doubts raised by the can- the five assembly constitu- bodyguards. He said to fire arms. Referring to the to holding rallies, cam- sembly elections was con- sembly constituency the candidates to exercis- didates and representa- encies of the district. them that house guards law and order situation, paigns; vehicle permit ducted at Vankhosung, namely Dr. TM Lotha, es the principle as well as tives of political parties. The commission- would be provided if there Limasunep said that the etc. She asked them to near Wokha town on Feb. Dr. Chumben Murry, and preventing their support- He informed them about er of Dimapur Police is a threat perception. situation was generally write to their respective 9. The programme a col- YM Humtsoe; from the ers from tarnishing their the role and purpose of Limasunep also highlight- The officer has ap- peaceful. He urged all in returning officer to lodge laboration of the Lotha 39th Sanis assembly con- names. the Media Certification ed issues relating to secu- pealed to them to deposit concern to cooperate complaints. Hoho, Lotha Baptist stituency namely Sulan- Rev. Nyanchumo Ekhumkho Sannrhyutsu thung Humtsoe, Ralant- Lotha, executive secre- (LBES), and the Wokha hung Yanthan, Ramongo, tary of the LBES, prayed Governor underlines important role of banks ACVA flays damage to vehicles District Village Council Mhathung Yanthan, and for God’s blessing upon Chairmen Association Senkathung; and from the candidates and urged Wokha, Feb. 9 (EMN): The besides refraining from (WDVCCA). the 40th Bhandari assem- them to practice peace All Commercial Vehicles’ antisocial activities such The need for ethi- bly constituency namely and ethical elections. Association of Wokha as damaging commercial cal and peaceful election Mhonjan Lotha and The chairman of (ACVA) has denounced vehicles. Commercial ve- was the focus of address Achumbemo attended Lotha Hoho, Mhao Humt- what it stated was dam- hicles are meant for the by officials from the LBES, the programme. Out of 18 soe, presided over the age caused to vehicles by public’s convenience, the Lotha Hoho, Lotha Youth candidates from the four programme. political workers in the statement said. Hoho (LYH), WDVCCA, assembly constituencies, Rev. T Ngullie of AG name of the forthcoming ANTA unit appeals Lotha Eloe Hoho (LEH) 14 attended the prayer Church at Wokha said Nagaland assembly elec- and the Lotha Students’ programme. the invocation; the vote The All Nagaland Taxi As- tion in the district. The Union (LSU) during the The candidates were of thanks by Mhondamo sociation of Wokha (ANTA) statement formed part of occasion. given time to speak about Ovung, secretary of the has expressed pain at the an emergency meeting Candidates from the their vision and goals. An Lotha Hoho. that was conducted in escalating pre-poll vio- the association’s office on lence in the district. The Feb. 9, updates from the unit has appealed to the 'ŽǀĞƌŶŽƌWĐŚĂƌLJĂŝŶƚĞƌĂĐƟŶŐǁŝƚŚŽĸĐŝĂůƐŽĨďĂŶŬƐĨƌŽŵ<ŽŚŝŵĂĂŶĚŝŵĂƉƵƌĂƚƚŚĞZĂũŚĂǀĂŶŝŶ group stated on Fri. political parties, candi- JD (U) supports “frontier Nagaland” <ŽŚŝŵĂŽŶ&Ğď͘ϵ͘ The ACVA’s media cell dates, and their support- Dimapur, Feb. 9 (EMN): sured the people—who land” would be an addi- stated that violence would ers to refrain from indulg- The Janata Dal (United) are in the ambit of the tion to the manifesto. Dimapur, Feb. 9 (EMN): The governor of nor however felt it was time for banks to not bring any change to ing in violent activities. has decided to support ENPO—support for their The JD (U) has made Nagaland PB Acharya has called upon reach out. the society. It has appealed The unit reminded the the cause of the Eastern demand for a state. The it clear also that its sup- banking institutions in the state to assist Also, Acharya expressed concern re- to the people to refrain public that taxi—being Nagaland Peoples’ Or- party was of the view port was not politically and motivate young entrepreneurs to es- garding the absence of banks in most from such activities. commercial vehicles—are ganisation (ENPO) after that the demand was motivated but ‘based on tablish themselves. Banks have positive parts of Nagaland. The governor felt that The ACVA informed to carry travellers to their stating to have ‘seriously ‘justified in so far as the genuine consideration’ roles to play in developing the society, he the districts of the state should be con- commercial vehicles destinations for a fee. examined’ the group’s geographical location’ besides trying to fulfil said during an interaction with bank of- nected with all major banks and made in the district to avoid The unit’s president, request to the party over and ‘disparity in term of the party’s aspiration ficials from Kohima and Dimapur, at the available the banking facilities to all. He putting up posters and Hayithung Odyuo, and the demand for a sepa- development.’ for ‘development with Raj Bhavan in Kohima on Feb. 9. requested the various bank branch man- flags of any political par- General Secretary Lipen- rate state from out of Na- Stating that although justice.’ He mentioned The governor was of the view that agers to write to their head offices re- ty to maintain peace. It thung Ovung urged the galand itself. it could not be included further that the state of development cannot be brought by garding opening branches in all districts requested also political public to consider the The JD (U) issued a in the party’s manifesto Jharkhand, which was the government alone—banks have as of Nagaland. parties and their support- commercial vehicles dur- press release through as was released on Feb. part of Bihar, was grant- much responsibility in developing the Bank officials also highlighted the ers to ensure the safety ing the election ‘instead of its spokesperson KC 8, Tyagi said that the sup- ed statehood with active society. He called upon the banks in the governor on the various schemes and of commercial vehicles acting senselessly.’ Tyagi. The party as- port for “frontier Naga- support from the JD (U). state to help and motivate young entre- welfare programme launched by the preneurs in establishing themselves by Central government and how they are extending all help possible. being implemented in Nagaland. The Acharya suggested that the banks governor encouraged the banks to con- tie up with universities and colleges to tinue implementing the schemes and to interact with students and enlighten help the targeted group. them about how banks could be of help A meeting with various bank officials to them once they graduate from the in- from Kohima and Dimapur was called stitutions. by the governor for the first time in Raj “There should be dialogue between Bhavan where 16 banks in total attended universities, industries and banks for the meeting. the development of the state,” he stat- Principal secretary to governor, Piy- ed. Acknowledging that it was not the ush Goyal, welcomed the bank officials. duty of banks to hold camps and inter- The meeting was also attended by senior active sessions for students, the gover- officers from the governor’s secretariat. 2EVHUYHUVPHHWZLWKRIÀFLDOVLQ:RNKD Wokha, Feb. 9 (EMN): sioner’s conference hall DC’s office during all The general observer for in Wokha. The district working days.The observ- the 37th and 38th assem- election officer (Deo) for er asked the officers dur- bly constituencies Man Wokha Dr. Manazir Jeela- ing the meeting to keep Mohan Chaudhary, and ni Samoon also attended strict vigil on every sus- the police observer for the meeting. pect area that may have Wokha district Sunil Ku- The Deo informed a negative impact on the mar, held a meeting with that the general observ- polling process and to the election officers and ers would be available for immediately inform the sector magistrates on Feb. public interviews from authorities in concern for 9 in the deputy commis- 9:30 am till 10 am in the timely action. Fire at Neisatuo colony affects 22 families

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Eastern Mirror Desk action. It took the Fire personnel almost Dimapur, Feb. 9: A fire that broke out one and a half-hour to control the infer- at Neisatuo colony in Dimapur on Feb. no, it was informed. No casualties were 9 has reportedly razed seven thatched reported at the time this news report was houses, and affecting around 22 families. being filed. The fire was stated to have occurred The Dimapur district administra- at around 2 pm. The cause of the in- tion led by Deputy Commissioner Sushil ferno is suspected to be a short circuit. Kumar Patel visited the spot and gave The exact cause however could not be an amount of INR 44,000 in cash to the ascertained, Fire department officials affected families as immediate relief, a informed. report from the Dimapur IPR division Five fire tenders were pressed into informed. K-1562 EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 10, 2018 4 REGION Security situation in NE has Assam adjourns assembly as no minister present in House Guwahati, Feb. 9 (PTI): The Assam After the House assembled ers Prafulla Kumar Mahanta and Assembly was today adjourned in the afternoon at 3 pm post the Pabindra Deka about the rules. as no minister was present in the lunch break, business did not start AIUDF member Aminul Islam improved, Kiren Rijiju claims House when it assembled for the because of lack of quorum, which asked who will listen to the griev- afternoon session. requires presence of 21 members ances of the people if there is no The opposition Congress out of the 126 MLAs. government representative. and AIUDF claimed that this is a The House bell kept on ring- With no minister present even ͻDĂŶŝƉƵƌƚŽƉƐŝŶŝŶƐƵƌŐĞŶĐLJƌĞůĂƚĞĚŝŶĐŝĚĞŶƚƐǁŝƚŚϭϲϳ “shameful episode” in the history ing for almost seven minutes, after 10 minutes, the Deputy Speak- of Assam Assembly that never oc- following which the quorum was er adjourned the House for 15 ĐĂƐĞƐĨŽůůŽǁĞĚďLJƌƵŶĂĐŚĂůWƌĂĚĞƐŚ;ϲϭͿ͕ƐƐĂŵ;ϯϯͿ͕ curred earlier. achieved with few more members minutes. This prompted the Deputy entering. Congress MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi DĞŐŚĂůĂLJĂ;ϮϴͿĂŶĚEĂŐĂůĂŶĚ;ϭϵͿ Speaker Dilip Kumar Paul, who was However, as soon as the Deputy said: “It’s a day of shame. Assam ͻDŝnjŽƌĂŵĂŶĚdƌŝƉƵƌĂĂƚŶŝů running the House at that time, to Speaker wanted to start the busi- Assembly never witnessed such warn everyone so that it never takes ness with the scheduled discus- a shameful incident in its entire place again. sion on Motion of Thanks of the history.” Our Correspondent in tackling the situation during the ment had been following a multi- “We all are respected members. Governor’s Speech, the opposition After that, Parliamentary Affairs Imphal, Feb. 9 (EMN): The secu- ongoing Lok Sabha on Tue. pronged strategy to deal with insur- I request all to maintain dignity. pointed out that no minister was Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary rity situation in the Northeastern With 167 cases, Manipur has a gency in the Northeastern states. There was no quorum for 4-5 min- present in the House. entered the House and sat in his states has ‘improved’ in 2017 with maximum number of insurgency The strategy comprises security- utes. Then there was no minister. “If the ministers are such ir- position without uttering anything, insurgency-related incidents declin- related incidents among all the NE related measures and development- We should be careful from next responsible, then how can the although some ruling party MLAs ing by 63 per cent compared to that states in 2017 followed by Arunachal related measures. time so that no such things hap- House run?” Congress MLA Abdul were seen whispering in his ears. of 2014, according to a written reply Pradesh (61), Assam (33), Meghalaya “The central government has pen again,” he said as soon as the Khaleque said and requested the The ongoing Budget Session of Union Minister of State for Home (28) and Nagaland (19). Mizoram also been following a policy of talks House reassembled after the ad- shouting BJP members to ask their began on February 6 this week and Affairs Kiren Rijiju in the Lok Sabha. and Tripura have no such reports. with those groups which abjure the journment. alliance partner AGP’s senior lead- will continue till April 6. According to the reply which Besides, civilian casualties have path of violence and seek resolution was made available in Imphal, the decreased by 83 percent (212 in 2014 of their demands peacefully within number of insurgency-related in- and 37 in 2017) in the Northeast the framework of the Constitution of cidents in the region decreased by region while casualties on the side India,” it added.“The government of 36 percent compared to 2016 as of the security forces declined by 40 India has appointed representatives Budget 2018 sanctions 100% electrification to NF Railway the year 2017 witnessed the lowest percent (20 in 2014 and 12 in 2017), / interlocutors to hold talks with number of insurgency-related inci- it stated. such groups.” Dimapur, Feb. 9 (EMN): by NFR at Maligaon on crore are said to have been the electrification of tracks dents since 1997. Among the NE states, Manipur Besides the central government The days of electric loco- Feb. 9 Fri. stated that the approved in the 2017 budg- up to Katihar and between There were 824 insurgency-relat- has the maximum number of civil- has been supplementing the efforts motives hauling the traffic NFR tracks including all et. Currently electrified sta- Katihar and Old Malda ed incidents in 2014, 574 incidents ian (23) and security force (8) casual- of the state governments through of the Northeast Frontier branch lines would now be tions are said to be at New had been completed. The in 2015, 484 in 2016, 308 in 2017, it ties in 2017. It was followed by Assam various measures such as deploy- Railway (NFR) is not far covered by electric traction Bongaigaon-Agthori via first passenger train on the added. (civilian-6, security force-3), Naga- ment of central armed police forces, now that budget 2018 has with the sanction for elec- Rangiya, New Bongaigaon- Katihar-Old Malda section The reply from the Union min- land (civilian-3, security force-1), financial assistance for strengthen- sanctioned for it electrifi- trification of 2536 km track Kamakhya via Goalpara, is stated to have started on ister came after Lok Sabha member Arunachal Pradesh (civilian-3), and ing the state police forces, and intel- cation of the entire railway in place. Guwahati to Dibrugarh via Jan. 24 this year. It was in- from Manipur Dr Thokchom Meinya Meghalaya (civilian-2). There are no ligence agencies; raising reserved division to be undertaken Four railway electri- Tinsukia and Simaluguri to formed that work for electri- raised a question about the present reports of such casualties in Mizo- battalions, or offering rehabilitation at an estimated cost of INR fication works for a total Dibrugarh and Raninagar fication is in progress upto law and order status in the Northeast ram and Tripura. packages for insurgents who surren- 2,353 cr. of 1102 km of tracks at an Jalpaiguri to Samuktala. Guwahati and scheduled region and the government’s strategy It added that the central govern- dere etc., it added. A press release issued estimated cost of INR 1432 The updates said that for completion by Jan. 2020. Abhilasha Kumari is new chief justice of Manipur HC Congress MP, HSPDP candidate get Our Correspondent of Tripura High Court, is the third Imphal, Feb. 9 (EMN): The oath full-time chief justice of Manipur EC notices for code violation for office for newly-appointed High Court. Shillong, Feb. 9 (PTI): The Vincent H Pala is Con- and said, I do not think I Chief Justice of Manipur High Kumari was enrolled as an Election Commission has gress Lok Sabha member violated the model code Court Abhilasha Kumari was ad- advocate in 1984. The newly- issued notices to Congress from Shillong. of conduct. I attended the ministered by Governor Dr Najma appointed chief justice served as MP Vincent H Pala and a Chief Electoral Officer program of the Church as Heptulla on Fri. additional central government Hills State Peoples Demo- F K Kharkongor said the an invited guest. The oath taking ceremony was standing counsel from 1995 to cratic Party (HSPDP) can- Nongstoin returning of- He said he will reply to held in the banquet hall of the Raj 2002; legal adviser and Standing didate for laying a foun- ficer P D Sangma had is- the show cause is consulta- Bhavan in Imphal. Chief Minister Counsel for Himachal Pradesh dation stone of a hostel sued notices to the two tion with his lawyers. N Biren Singh, assembly Speaker Y Agricultural University, Himachal allegedly in violation of persons in connection with The regional party Khemchand, Deputy Chief Minis- Pradesh University, H.P. Sched- model code of conduct, the programme with a di- HSPDP candidate from ter Y Joykumar, opposition leader uled Castes, Scheduled Tribes officials said today. rection that their replies be Nongstoin constituency O Ibobi Singh; newly elected Development Corporation and Both Pala and HSPDP submitted within five days. also denied any violation Deputy Speaker K Robindro; and H.P. State Electricity Board. nominee in West Khasi He said the department of the MCC. legislators P Saratchandra, and T Also, she served as additional Hills district D Jyndiang is waiting for their replies to He told reporters yes- Robindro; acting Chief Justice N advocate-general of Himach- DIPR had attended a foundation ascertain the actual posi- terday at Nongstoin that he Kotishwar; Manipur state Chief ƌEĂũŵĂ,ĞƉƚƵůůĂƐŚĂƌŝŶŐĂŵŽŵĞŶƚǁŝƚŚŶĞǁůLJĂƉƉŽŝŶƚĞĚŚŝĞĨ:ƵƐƟĐĞŽĨDĂŶŝƉƵƌ,ŝŐŚ al Pradesh after the Congress stone-laying function of tion and the same will be attended the church pro- Secretary RR Rashmi; Director Court Abhilasha Kumari, in Imphal on Fri. government came to power in Hostel Umyiap District of a forwarded to the Election gram as a common man General of Manipur Police LK March 2003. She is the daughter of Church at Tiehsaw village Commission for necessary and not as a politician and Khaute and legal luminaries and the event. was serving as a judge of Gujarat former Chief Minister of Himach- in West Khasi Hills as guests action. Pala on the other there was no announce- government officials attended Justice Abhilasha Kumari, who High Court and later chief justice al Pradesh Raja Virbhadra Singh. last week. hand defended his position ment of any scheme there. Students demand action on Massive corruption in tractor distribution project — Cong. MLA Guwahati, Feb. 9 (PTI): The portal shows price of one trac- reaucrats might have benefitted Biswa Sarma had said that Rs now, Rs 7500 crore should have deplorable Diphu-Lumding road leader of Opposition in the tor as 4.53 lakh,” Saikia said at from it. One of them is building 1,000 crore earmarked for the been spent for the scheme Noth- Our Correspondent The memorandum Assam Assembly, Debabrata a press meet on the Assembly his resort in Himachal Pradesh. tractor distribution programme ing of that sort has happened,” Diphu, Feb. 9 (EMN): To stated that M/S Simplex Saikia, today alleged massive premises. You (media) please find out,” will provide for 70 percent sub- he said. draw the attention of the Company was taking a corruption in distribution of This price difference hints at Saikia said. sidy and 20 per cent of the cost Asked about the irregularities administration to the pa- long time to complete the tractors among farmers and the “massive corruption” at the Stating that the Congress will will be borne by the banks. The in coal mining, Saikia said the thetic condition of the construction work which demanded an all-party House top level, he said. raise the issue in the House dur- rest has to come from the ben- Congress has raised the issue Diphu-Lumding road, is hampering the students committee probe into the mat- “It may be a case of a few ing the ongoing Budget Session, eficiaries. several times in the past, but the Diphu B.Ed College and the public in general. ter. hundred or even thousand he said the company in question Talking about CMSGUY at nobody paid heed to it. Students’ Union (DBCSU) Community organi- The senior Congress MLA crore ... We demand an all-party is also under the scanner of the the press meet, Saikia said it It was only after RTI activist along with the Assam Uni- sations have submitted also alleged mining irregulari- House committee probe into the central government over various has become a “money making Akhil Gogoi flagged the matter versity Diphu Campus Stu- representations to vari- ties by Coal India in the state matter,” Saikia said. fraudulent activities. scheme” for some people in the last week, people took a note of dent’s Union (AUDCSU) ous authorities regarding and sought a CBI enquiry into The scheme had also prom- On December 10 last year, government. it, he said. has submitted on Feb. 8 the pathetic condition of the issue. ised farmers their choice of Assam government had started “In 2016, the government “Syndicate pressure and Thurs a memorandum to the road. Mention can be “In case of one particular brand for the tractors, but some distributing tractors across the announced this scheme for rural over-loading of coal India trucks Karbi Anglong’s Deputy made that the pathetic tractor company, named Preet, “influential people” forced them state as part of its initiative to development, envisaging an in- are old issues. There are rampant Commissioner Adil Khan road condition of Diphu- the government paid a higher to accept vehicles of just one double farmers’ income by 2022, vestment of Rs 30,000 crore over irregularities going on in the seeking early completion Lumding road was pub- amount. The company quoted particular company, he alleged. under the Chief Minister Sama- the next five years. So ideally, by state. As the company (Coal In- of construction work on lished in Eastern Mirror on the price of one tractor in Farmer When asked about the peo- gra Gramya Unnayan Yojana the end of the first year, there dia) is a government undertak- said road. Jan. 31. Portal as 5.83 lakh. But the Gov- ple involved in the matter, Saikia (CMSGUY). should have been an investment ing, we demand a CBI enquiry ernment e-Marketplace (GeM) said, “Many officials and bu- Finance Minister Himanta of at least Rs 5,000 crore and till into the issue,” he added. Meghalaya CM hits out at Modi govt. for rejecting 4 lakh bogus job-card Modi only talks like a BJP leader, mute Church leader’s visa KROGHUVLGHQWLÀHGLQ$VVDP on his misrule — Congress, CPI (M) Shillong, Feb. 9 (IANS): years of Christianity at Ra- Guwahati, Feb. 9 (PTI): Four Gaon Amar Achoni (AGAA). Agartala, Feb. 9 (IANS): A day the people are not ready to listen “Prime Minister should ex- Meghalaya Chief Minister jasimla in East Garo Hills lakh bogus job-card holders The department was told after Prime Minister Narendra the party leaders’ fake and false plain about what they (the BJP) Mukul Sangma on Thurs- from February 8-11. The have been identified in Assam to institute a state level award Modi’s hard-hitting speeches at promises. assured before 2014 general day hit out at NDA Central Baptist Church set foot and their allotments can- for best performing villages his election rallies in Tripura, the “People are not being attract- elections and what they delivered government for rejecting in Garo Hills at Rajasimla celled by the Panchayat and in terms of implementation ruling Left Front and opposition ed with the BJP as its ideology for the betterment of the people. the visa application of Bap- in 1867. The BJP which is Rural Development Depart- of schemes by maintaining Congress on Friday slammed him does not work, that’s why the par- The assurance of implementa- tist World Alliance chief, trying to unseat the rul- ment, a government release high quality. for only talking like a BJP leader ty in Tripura and other places is tion of 7th Pay Commission Reverend Paul Msiza, to ing Congress in Christian- has said. It was also informed at and ignoring facts. frantically trying to catch the Con- recommendations for the Tripura attend the 150 years cel- dominated state, said that The identification of the the meeting that during the “Prime Minister Narendra gressmen and their supporters by government employees is also ebrations of Christianity in the issue is being “com- fake card holders, aimed at current fiscal, 87,299 self help Modi has given speeches like a mobilising all kinds of resources,” a ‘jumla’ as many BJP state gov- the state’s Garo Hills region. munalized”. bringing more transparency, groups have been formed BJP leader and also his speeches he said, referring to the seven ernments did nothing about it,” “It is highly condemna- “Why are you giving was made through field level against 20,762 SHGs during were not based on facts. In view Congress legislators and other added Dhar, also the CPI-M state ble to reject the visa appli- this a communal and re- survey. 2016-17. of his government’s misrule and leaders who had joined the BJP. secretaryy. cation of a global religious ligious angle. Countries Due to the adoption of Steps have been initiated BJP’s negative role in the past four Even Congress candidate Su- He noted that while the BJP leader to attend the ses- like England and Canada new methods of payment by for imparting training and till years, he should not criticise oth- kumar Chandra Das, fielded in leaders are saying that they are quicentenary celebrations rejects visas to so many the department, fund dis- January this year, personnel ers,” Congress General Secretary Kakraban-Shalgarha assembly not supporting the separate state of Christianity organized people irrespective of their bursals to genuine job-card of 68,827 SHGs have been C.P. Joshi told the media. seat, withdraw his nomination demand but their ally IPFT has by the Garo Baptist Con- religion. So does it mean holders have been expedited, trained, the release said. Strongly criticising Modi’s paper on February 3 and joined all along being campaigning in vention. these countries are anti- senior officials of the depart- Under the Deen Dayal speeches, Communist Party of In- the BJP. its favour, without any objection “In the past, many re- Christians. Ministry of Ex- ment informed Chief Minister Gram Kaushal Vikas Yojana, dia-Marxist (CPI-M) leaders said Joshi said that Congress Presi- from them. ligious leaders be it Pope ternal Affairs has to follow Sarbananda Sonowal at a re- 19 new trades have been in- that Modi did speak a single word dent Rahul Gandhi will address Addressing two election rallies (John Paul II) or Dalai Lama a standard protocol,” said view meeting yesterday. troduced in the centres run on what basis his Bharatiya Janata election rallies in the state on in Sonamura in western Tripu- or Sri Sri Ravi Shankar have Union Tourism Minister The chief minister in- under the scheme in the state. Party (BJP) struck an electoral alli- February 16, the last date of cam- ra and Kailashahar in north- visited Meghalaya without K.J.Alphons. Condemning structed the officials to ensure This initiative will provide ance with the Indigenous People’s paigning. ern Tripura on Thursday, Modi any objection. We have the development, Hill State quality and error-free imple- more job opportunities to Front of Tripura (IPFT) which has Meanwhile, CPI-M Central criticised the performance of the never opposed to any of People’s Democratic Party mentation of all the schemes the unemployed youth of the been demanding a separate state. Committee member Bijan Dhar Manik Sarkar-led Left Front gov- their visit since we have no President, Ardent Miller Ba- of the Panchayat and Rural rural areas. Joshi, who is campaigning in said that Modi’s assurances at the ernment. hidden agenda,” Sangma saiawmoit said: “BJP is not Development development The implementation of the state, said that before criti- rallies were only election jumlas’ IPFT President Narendra said, adding the step only a secular party.... This is not to transform the rural areas of rural development schemes cising other parties and govern- (gimmicks). Chandra Debbarma shared dais demonstrates the hidden the first time that the BJP the state, the release said. such as AGAA, Indira Awaas ments, the Prime Minister should He sought to know the the with him at the Sonamura rally. agenda of the BJP govern- government is not allowing He also laid stress on the Yojana (IAY), Pradhan Mantri introspect about the performance BJP’s and Modi’s motive was in BJP has fielded 51 candidates for ment against the Chris- the foreign Christian mis- inclusion of college or uni- Awas Yojana (PMAY), MGN- of his own party and govern- sharing the dais with the “divi- the 60-member assembly and left tians and other religious sionaries to visit India. We versity teachers and local REGA, old age pension, wid- ments. sive” IPFT, who are demanding the remaining for IPFT. communities. do not know why the BJP opinion leaders besides de- ow pension, pension for the “Despite mobilising all re- separate state and carrying out a Polling in the state would be The Garo Baptist Con- is so against the Christians partmental officials in the differently abled, was also sources in Gujarat and in recent series of violent incidents across held on February 18 and votes will vention is celebrating 150 communities in India.” village meetings under Amar discussed at the meeting. elections, BJP got poor results as the state. be counted on March 3. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, Fabruary 10, 2018 BUSINESS 5 Sensex drops below 34K, Nifty SBI posts net Tata Steel net profit jumps loss of INR 2,416 loses over 1.5% amid global fall crore in Q3 to INR 1,135.92 cr. in Q3 Mumbai, Feb. 9 (PTI):Stocks suf- up to 1.76 per cent down. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell Mumbai, Feb. 9 (IANS): In- fered heavy losses in opening The broad-based NSE Nifty 3.62 per cent, Japan’s Nikkei shed dia’s largest bank, State Bank consequently, the Steel Mumbai, Feb. 9 (IANS): to remain favourable,” trade with the BSE Sensex drop- was trading lower by 178.65 points, 3.22 per cent, while Shanghai of India (SBI), on Friday said it Melting Shop and Hot Tata Steel on Friday said said company’s CEO and ping below the 34,000- mark by or 1.68 per cent, at 10,398.20. Composite Index down 4.24 per closed the third quarter of the Strip Mill have also been its consolidated net profit Managing Director T.V. slumping about 564 points and Other Asian markets plunged cent in their late morning deals. current fiscal with a net loss of shut down. The revival jumped almost five fold Narendran. Nifty sinking over 1.6 per cent on up to 4.24 per cent after Wall Back home, ICICI Bank Rs 2,416.37 crore. process of the blast fur- to Rs 1,135.92 crore in the In India operations, widespread sell-off triggered by a Street routed for the second time dropped the most by 2.75 per In a regulatory filing to the nace is currently under- quarter ended Decem- sales growth was broad rout in global equity markets. this week on worries over rising cent, followed by ITC 1.9 per cent, BSE, the bank said it had posted way and the Company ber 31, 2017 as compared based with best ever per- The BSE 30-share barometer US interest rates. HDFC 1.85 per cent, Axis Bank a net loss of Rs 2,416.37 crore for expects to restart the fur- to Rs 231.90 crore in the formance across verticals. dived 563.51 points, or 1.63 per With the volatility continu- 1.66 per cent and Larsen and Tou- the quarter ended on Decem- nace in the next 7 to 10 same period last year. Automotive segment cent, to 33,849.65, wiping out its ing to hound equity markets, US bro 1.6 per cent. ber 31 as against a net profit of days. “Group revenues Its consolidated profit sales increased by 25 per gains of 330.45 points in the pre- index the Dow Jones Industrial Infosys, TCS, Reliance, HDFC Rs 2,610 crore posted during witnessed robust growth after tax from continu- cent over the last quar- vious session. Average plunged 4.2 per cent, the BankKotak Bank, SBI IndusInd the corresponding period the driven by improved vol- ing operations during the ter and 34 per cent over All sectoral indices led by broad-based S&P 500 plummeted Bank Hindustan Unileverand previous year. umes in India and strong- quarter was at Rs 1,143.88 last year with 22 per cent bankex, teck and IT slipped into 3.8 per cent and the Nasdaq Com- Bharti Airtel also dropped up to For the quarter ended on er realisations across ge- crore against Rs 272.65 growth in hi-end automo- the negative zone with losses of posite Index sank 3.9 per cent. 1.5 per cent. December 31, 2017, SBI had crore in the correspond- tive steel sales, over last ographies, on the back earned a total income of Rs ing quarter previous year. year, it said. of the improvement in 62,887.06 crore, up from Rs It also reported that a Branded products, re- commodity prices and an 53,587.51 crore in the quarter total revenue from opera- tail and solutions segment expansion in spreads glo- ended on December 31, 2016. tions during the quarter sales grew 8 per cent over bally. Our quarterly con- Govt. mulls removing export duty on sugar During the quarter under was Rs 33,446.6 crore, up last quarter and 11 per solidated EBITDA regis- New Delhi, Feb. 9 (IANS): The gov- 18, starting October, would be import duty part. We have put review, the provisions shot up by over 15 per cent from cent over last year, while tered a 23 per cent growth ernment is mulling the removal of around 24.9 million tonnes while the stock restriction mechanism to Rs 18,876.21 crore, from Rs Rs 29,024.69 crore in the deliveries in the indus- on sequential basis with export duty on sugar as domestic the industry has estimated it to be in place. We are considering the 8,942.83 crore in the previous same quarter of 2016-17. trial products, projects & EBITDA margin of 17 per prices have fallen in anticipation around 26-27 million tonnes. scrapping of export duty. But we corresponding period. Both Indian and Euro- exports segment grew 7 cent,” said Executive Di- of rise in production this year, The government has already cannot say when it will be done,” The SBI’s gross non-per- pean operations has seen per cent over last year and rector and CFO Kaushik Union Consumer Affairs Minister doubled import duty to 100 per he said. forming assets (GNPA) stood an increase in revenue, the engineering sub-seg- Chatterjee. Ram Vilas Paswan said on Friday. cent in order to check cheaper Prices of sugar in the retail mar- at Rs 199,141.34 crore and the said the steel-maker, add- ment registered two times He also said gross debt “We are considering it,” Pas- imports from other sugar-pro- kets in major cities have shown net NPA stood at Rs 102,370.12 ing that consolidated growth over last year. during the quarter came wan told reporters here. ducing countries. An official said a dip of Rs 1-4 in last one month crore as on December 31, quarterly deliveries was In India, Tata Steel down by Rs 1,658 crore Currently, the export duty on there were many demands from while the rates have slumped by 2017, up from GNPA of Rs at 6.56 million tonnes, up witnessed strong volume mainly due to repayments sugar is 20 per cent. the sugar industry including one up to Rs 9 in some cities in the 108,172.32 crore and net NPA by 8 per cent year-on-year growth across the verti- and forex impact. The According to the government about scrapping export duty. northeastern states, according to of Rs 61,430.45 crore during the basis and consolidated cals as well as an increase liquidity position of the data, sugar production in 2017- “We have already done the government data. same period last fiscal. production during the in realisations. group remains very ro- quarter was 6.49 million “Our European opera- bust with Rs 22,544 crore tonnes as against 6.37 mil- tions performance was in cash and cash equiva- lion tonnes in the same marginally lower, due to lents and and undrawn period last year. seasonal pressures as well bank lines. Consolidated EBITDA planned maintenance The capital expendi- (earnings before interest, and upgrades designed ture for the quarter was tax, depreciation, amor- to strengthen operations around Rs 2,002 crore, tisation) for the quarter and our long-term ca- Chatterjee said, adding stood at Rs.5,801 crore, pability. Our South East that the company would registering a 59 per cent Asian business has deliv- continue to focus on op- increase over last year. ered strong performance portunistically raising “Globally steel prices due to better manage- capital and optimising its have been buoyant with ment of spreads,” said financing flexibility. improved trade position Narendran. in China along with cost The company’s Kalin- push from raw materials. ganagar Plant had to shut LOST NOTICE Over the last nine months, down its blast furnace for I, Rajen Khan am we delivered strong con- unplanned major repairs applying for duplicate solidated operational per- following a sudden failure documents for formance across geogra- in the auxiliary equip- NBSE HSLC 2009 full phies and we expect this ment. As the downstream documents, Indian Bank momentum to continue operations are integrated Passbook, Atm Card and as markets are expected with the blast furnace, Aadhar Card as I have lost it Name: Rajen Khan DP-313 School: Vidhya Bhawan School Dimapur LAND FOR SALE Roll No: 0912883 D-5040 Ideal Plot Regd with Patta for residential with area 60,400 sqft. @ GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE Rs.70/sqft at Medziphema ward-8 near DIRECTORATE OF ART AND CULTURE ADC O ce building. NAGALAND : : KOHIMA LAZAMI VILLAGE COUNCIL Interested may contact: 9856071489 th Pughoboto Sub-Division, Dist. Zunheboto, Nagaland K-1560 NO.AC/RL/MISC/254/2014-15/1723 Dated Kohima, the 9 Feb. 2018 NOTICE Ref. No.LVC/02/2017-18 Date: 08/2/2017 To, 8-WESTERN ANGAMI A/C This is for the general information to all the Rural Libraries enlisted with the Shri. Y. Vikheho Swu GENERAL ELECTION TO THE Department of Art and Culture that books for 2016-17 may be collected Ghathashi Town, Pughoboto 13TH NAGALAND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY from the Directorate of Art and Culture from 12th Feb. 2018 to 29th March Sub:- EXPLANATION CALL BY LAZAMI COUNCIL FIXED ON 28TH FEBRUARY 2018 COMMON PLATFORM FOR INTENDING CANDIDATES 2018 during o ce hours. All the Libraries must come with Library Round ,10:00 AM AT LAZAMI VILLAGE COURT. At WAPO Ground, Sechü Zubza Seal and designation seal (President, Librarian or General Secretary), On 12th February, 2018 without which books will not be issued. On the expiry of the last date, Sir, th st 10.00 AM books will be taken by the respective District Cultural O cers/Registering On 28 December 2017, during the 71 Annual Session of the Lazami Students’ Union (LKK) as the H’nble Minister, National Highways, you came as Chief Guest and delivered O cer to their respective Head Quarters. misleading speech by distorting history and facts. This has hurt the sentiments of Lazami Intending Candidates (PUCHOSALE YORE) Mr. Asu Keyho (NPP) Joint Director, people in general. We hereby seek explanation call and apprise you of the following Art and Culture, resolution set hereunder: Mr. Kenizhakho Nakhro (NPF) Nagaland, Kohima 1. The Lazami Village do not claim to be the sole proprietor of being called the rst KG-2312 Sumi village, however, you may be apprised that as per the oral history of the naga Er. Kevisekho Kruse (NDPP) ancestral village, Khezhakeno, the rst sumi to move out from the village is Lozu. In acknowledgement of the same, a stone has been erected at Khezhakeno village, which ~ Order of Programme ~ VACANCY FOR was dedicated by Shri. Chuba Ozukum, the respected President of Naga HOHO on 10th Chairman : Mr. Lhouphrevilie Rino October 2014. The second stone was erected at Lazami Village acknowledging Lozu President, WAPO HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, as the rst sumi to migrate from Khezhakeno village. It was dedicated by Shri Toniho Invocation : Mr. Medolepra Lucas Yeptho, the respected President of sumi HOHO. Whereas, in your public speech while Catechist, St. Maria Gorette, KOHIMA naming the rst village, in your list stood at number 5(ve) Sechü Zubza 2. In your public speech you said that Surumi village is the biggest sumi village, when it Speech : Intending Candidates is known by one and all that Lazami is the biggest sumi village. Post each for: 3. In your public speech, you also stated that Rev. Yemhi was posthumously ordained as Vote of thanks : Mr. Dzüviu Zhünyü Reverend. The truth is during December 1926, when the 69 churches under Kohima Vice President, WAPO 1. Graduate Science Teacher administration (elekha) were having convention session, Rev. J.E. Tanquest Ordained Organised by Rev.Yemhi, a son of Khakhu as Reverend. The same is reected at page 69 of the Western Angami Public Organisation 2. Graduate Maths Teacher sumi Centenary Souvenir (1904-2004) and also 1912 to 2012 Sumi Annual session Centenary Souvenir at page 21. 4. In your public speech, You further stated that Shri. Inakhe was the rst Angh among K-1561 All are cordially invited 3. Montessori trained Teacher for nursery class the Lower Sema. The truth is, among the entire sumi Shri. I.K Zuheshe of Sapotimi Regd. No 39/18 Date: 09/02/18 village was the rst Angh. However, among the lower sema, Shri. Khakhu Daghali is AFFIDAVIT Contact: +919612162669 the rst Angh, who was appointed by Dr. A.Z. Phizo. Shri. Inakhe was the 3rd Angh I, Smti. Somiwon Jajo, W/o. Lt. Ahao Jajo, R/o. Ningthi village, Kamjong Sub-Dvision, BPO K-1564 Chassad, Ukhrul, Manipur do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:- among the Lower Sema. 1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India presently residing at the above mentioned address. 1. For the aforementioned distortion of history and facts, the entire Lazami 2. That, my name has been entered as Somiwon Jajo in my Aadhar card and SBI bank account, whereas in my Lt. husband service book it has been mentioned as Awon Jajo. populace have been oended which requires an explanation call; lest, the present 3. That, the names Somiwon Jajo and Awon Jajo are one and the same person and that this GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND affidavit is made to declare the same. generation of Lazami be mislead by such reckless utterance by a highly respected 4. That, the statements made in Para 1 to 3 above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is false therein. DIRECTORATE OF WOMEN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Naga leader of your stature. Verified on this 9th day of February 2018 at Dimapur. 2. In this connection, it is the resolution of the Lazami Council that you should DEPONENT NO.DWRD/TCPC/GEN-1/2007 Dated Kohima the 9th Feb. 2018. Solemnly affirmed & declared before me appear before the Lazami village Council on 28th February 2018 in person to justify Kimongthung Lotha Notary Public Nagaland. ADVERTISEMENT on way the Lazami people in general should not take action on you. D-5041 3. It is also resolved that any citizen of Lazami village who goes against the resolution The Department of Women Resource Development invites applications from school of the village council in this connection shall be awarded stern punishment. The AFFIDAVIT dropout female candidates who are willing to undergo a ten-month training programme interest of Lazami people in general shall not be allowed to be compromised by Regd. No : 304/18 (Correction of self & Father name) Date:05/02/18 at the Training-cum-Production Centre (TCPC), Bayavü, Kohima in the Trades of TAILORING, any individual. I L. ADAHA NEIKHA alias ADAHA NEIKHA S/o, D/o, N LOKHO KAYINA resident KNITTING, and WEAVING. of Midland colony Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on In the circumstances discussed above, we shall allow the election process to be completed oath as follows: Eligibility and have a general meeting of Lazami village Council on 28th February, 2018, where the 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That in some of my important documents my name has been recorded as Edu. Qual: a) Class VI Passed for Knitting & Weaving time shall be given to you to justify your stand. L. ADAHA NEIKHA and in some other important documents recorded as b) Class VIII Passed for Tailoring Copy to, ADAHA NEIKHA. The letter “L”in my name stands “LOKHO” hence the stated st name L .ADAHA NEIKHA , ADAHA NEIKHA and LOKHO ADAHA NEIKHA Age: 18 to 35 years as on 1 Feb. 2018 1. President, Lazami Social Welfare Kohima. represents the same person i.e. Myself. Application addressed to the Director, Women Resource Development, stating their 3. That in some of the documents including Indian Passport my father’s name 2. President, Lazami Social Welfare Dimapur. has been recorded as N LOKHO KAYINA and in some other documents Bio-Data along with 2 recent Passport photographs, self-attested copies of relevant Mark 3. President Lazami Students’ Union. recorded as N LOKHO MAO and NEIKHA LOKHO KAYINA respectively hence, Sheet and Birth Certicate are to be submitted to the Superintendent, TCPC, Bayavü latest the above stated names represents the same person i.e. my father. 4. President Khell Unit. (Four Khell) 4. That henceforth I herewith rectified the same and declares that my name by 6th March, 2018. 5. Guard le will be L .ADAHA NEIKHA daughter of N LOKHO KAYINA for all official purposes. Interview will be held on 9th March, 2018 at the Training-cum-Production Centre at 5. That the above statements made in para 1-3 are true to the best of my 10:30 a.m. All intending candidates are directed to be present by 10:00. Your’s faithfully, knowledge and nothing material has been concealed herein and I signed this affidavit before the competent authority on 9th Feb. 2018 at Kohima, The training programme will commence from 15th March 2018. The programme is Nagaland. DEPONENT purely for promotion of self-employment and not certicate/diploma course. Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent above mentioned named on I.KAMU PHUCHO YIKUTOACHUMI 05/02/18 Kohima, Nagaland. Sd/- Magistrate/Notary Public Issued by DIPR Director. Head G.B LAZAMI VILLGE CHAIRMAN LAZAMI VILLGE K-1563 KG-2311 D-5039 EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 10, 2018 6 Don’t Drink Alcohol During Election abuse. Alcohol causes 1.8 million deaths a and rape occurs under to the influence of itual bankruptcy. Therefore, let’s not drink Z K PahriiPou | BTC, Pfutsero year. Worldwide alcohol causes a loss of 58.3 alcohol. It is of utmost concern that many of alcohol during election and abstain from it lection Weds Alcohol in Christian million DALYs annually (disability-adjusted our leaders are heavy drinkers. They look for for the rest of our life. Why This Journo State!!! What a sad news indeed.Can life years). 34% of those who attempted sui- partying wherever they go and totally failing Why we should not drink alcohol during we, as Christians, give freedom to cide were abusing alcohol. It accounts for their responsibility as leaders. Heavy drink- election is because we cannot choose the anyone to drink alcohol? Should we 3.2% of all deaths worldwide. ers do not lead society to safety. right leader under the influence of alcohol. No Longer Trusts notE take action? But how far can the church 2. Use of alcohol leads to unintentional 5. Drinking can cause home accidents We need to sincerely choose the right leader interfere in determining one’s food habits? Is & intentional injuries and death. It accom- and violence/breaking down of family. through prayers. We need to choose leaders it not the choice of drinks and food an indi- panies aggression that leads to violence and Drinking leads to child abuse. Even non- who fears God. Let’s depend not on alcohol International vidual’s right or is it a religious issue as well? causes traffic injuries. It causes preventable drinking family members develop anxiety, and money but on God to choose our lead- If drinking alcohol is a religious issue, why deaths such as falls and fires. Thousands of fear and depression. It also is a cause of di- ers. Any candidate distributing alcohol to get is the church taking disciplinary action only people are being killed every year by drank vorce for many families. There is a huge fi- vote is not a God fearing candidate. S/he can- Media on those who drink but not on those who drivers. nancial cost of alcoholic purchase and later not be a good leader and hence should not (suppliers who are Christians) distribute to 3. According to experts, alcohol con- on for medical treatment. It leads to lose of be elected to be our leader. If any unwanted others? The unholy marriage ceremony of sumption has been linked to more than 60 labour and wages. It increases the risk of incident such as rape, injury or deaths oc- Nury Vittachi | IANS ‘Alcohol and Election’ conducted by our pol- diseases. These diseases include alcoholic transmitting of HIV & AIDS. In many cases, curs, the very candidate who distribute alco- his columnist no longer lis- iticians is not only disturbing the peaceful psychoses, alcohol-dependence syndrome, it leads to domestic violence. hol should be held responsible and should tens to the international sleep of our mothers but also destroyingthe alcoholic polyneuropathy (disease affecting Reflection: Food and drinks are meant be automatically excommunicated from the media; luckily I still have the good image of Naga Christian nation. There- the nerves), cirrhosis (liver disease/cancer), for life and not for destruction. It is high time church’s membership. If we really want to voices in my head. Which fore, we should not drink alcohol because of breast cancer, increase high blood pressure, for us to save ourselves and the coming gen- stop the unholy alliance of ‘Election and Al- cause depression, and so on. eration from the destruction of intoxicants. cohol’ during election, don’t send mothers leadsT me to the following query. the following reasons: Question: What is the main activi- 1. About 2 billion people worldwide 4. Alcohol consumption can have ad- Let us take this time to think together. For at night to check the vehicles of transporting ty of the trained accountant? Answer: consume alcoholic drinks, which can have verse social and economic effects on the healthy living and harmonious society, let us alcohol and distributing to people. Take ac- Embezzling money from clients, gov- immediate and long term consequences individual drinker, the drinker’s immedi- say ‘NO’ to alcohol. Use of alcohol affect not tion on those candidates who distribute alco- ernments, charities and pretty much on health and social life. Over 76 million ate environment and society as a whole. only individual’s health but also lead to total hol. Will the church have the courage to take anyone who wanders by. people are currently affected by alcohol use Many families have broken down because collapse of family and its economy, breaks disciplinary action against those candidates "Wait," says the nearest bean disorders, such as alcohol dependence and of drinking. Many unwanted pregnancy social cohesion, and lead to moral and spir- who are destroying our society and church? counter. "That can't be right. That's not our MAIN activity. We just do that in our tea breaks." So you'd think. But type "ac- With the Lower Judiciary Still an Old Boys’ Club, the Gender Imbalance Must Be Addressed countant" into Google's news search function and items about them steal- lack of gender representation within the lower judiciary. in most of the states (lies between 40%-50%). As we move ing stuff outnumber all reports about Arijeet Ghosh | thewire.in As of 2017, the number of women judges can be pegged at upwards through these tiers, there seems to be a decrease them doing mainstream accountant around 28% of the total strength. This corroborates figures in their proportion for the selected states we have done this It is time that India recognises equal gender stuff such as auditing companies, fil- quoted by the government in response to parliamentary analysis for so far. The causes behind this needs further representation as an issue and take effective ing tax returns, being boring, telling questions regarding gender proportion in the lower judici- probing and in-depth research. atrocious jokes, spilling coffee on remedial measures. ary. Furthermore, we also provide both state and district- At a more generic level, based on the 2011 census data, their dark suits, flying to Bermuda ndia prides itself on its diversity, but its judiciary can- wise data on the number of women judges, which might we also observe a moderate correlation between the repre- with suitcases of cash, etc. not. Since its inception in the 1950, the Supreme Court prove to be important for policy-makers and researchers in sentation of women in the judiciary and sex-ratio. Although Clearly accountants are victims of India has seen a total of six women judges, of which diagnosing the issue. there is an obvious link between the two, it merits attention of the media's (and humanity's) in- the first female judge, Fathima Beevi, was appointed States such as Bihar (11.52%), Jharkhand (13.98%), Gu- since it plays a significant role and has a considerable impact Ionly in 1989. The 24 High Courts of the country have had herent bias towards bad news. jarat (15.11%), Jammu and Kashmir (18.62%), and Uttar on the issues of gender representation in the public sphere. I first got interested in this some a similarly dismal record where women judges constitute Pradesh (21.4%) are the worst performing states. On the This has been recognised by the recent Economic Sur- years ago when there was a spate of just a little over 10% of those appointed. other hand, Meghalaya (73.8%), Goa (65.9%) and Sikkim vey carried out by the government, which has reiterated articles about piano teachers mo- The question of judicial diversity has been debated (64.7%) fall on the other end of the spectrum. equal gender participation in the work-force as a long- lesting students. I was shocked. Pi- across the globe. Although a contentious issue, where argu- We have also observed in our report that some states standing challenge that needs to be remedied collectively ano teachers might be slow-rocking, ments exist both in favour of and against the constitution have instituted reservation as a measure to remedy the by all the responsible stakeholders. The Survey highlighted hollow-eyed obsessives, yes, but of a bench that reflects social diversity, it is generally agreed gender imbalance within the lower judiciary. Although the the fact that women’s participation in the workforce to the uniquely evil? that, in the very least, a judiciary, which reflects the diver- efficacy of such a policy remains a moot point, it can be level of men has the potential to boost the Indian economy Then came a spate of articles sity of the society in which it exists, enjoys greater public understood that States are still relying on such measures. up to 27%. It is time that India recognises equal gender rep- about DJs being uniquely evil for the confidence and hence greater legitimacy. For instance, Bihar, which has the worst gender proportion resentation as an issue and take effective remedial meas- same offence. I was shocked again. In the Indian context, such public discourse on judi- in the lower judiciary most recently has brought in 35% res- ures, including in the Indian judiciary. Then came articles about TV hosts cial diversity faces two critical challenges. First, issues of ervation for women in 2016. Several senior and respected women in the legal profes- being uniquely evil, priests being pendency, vacancy and delay have largely dominated the Additionally, our data set has also helped us identify the sion have stated that the profession still remains ‘an old- uniquely evil, parliamentarians be- discussion of judicial reforms in India. Second, despite the decrease in the percentage of women within the lower ju- boys club’ and it has been harder for women to break the ing uniquely evil, etc. lower judiciary being the first point of contact for litigants, diciary itself as we move up its tiers. Based on the State Ju- ‘glass-ceiling’. Our research intends to provide the much A statistician eventually ex- it receives a disproportionately low amount of attention dicial Services Rules, the lower judiciary roughly comprises required impetus to start a conversation in this area. plained it to me. Pretty much every- when compared with the higher judiciary. of three tiers, namely: civil judge (Jr. division), civil judge (Arijeet Ghosh is a Research Fellow with the Judicial body in the world has had to fend off In a recent study by the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy (Sr. division), and district judge in ascending hierarchy. Reforms Initiative at Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, Delhi. a creepy guy at least once. That's 7.6 called ‘Tilting the scale: Gender imbalance in the lower While we see that at the lowest entry level, i.e. civil The author acknowledges inputs made by Diksha Sanyal billion victims. So any journalist ask- judiciary’, we have attempted to provide fresh perspective judge (Jr. division), the proportion of women is fairly good and Nitika Khaitan for this piece.) to the discourse on judicial reforms by highlighting the ing "has anyone been sexually har- assed by a (insert profession here)" is guaranteed to get 500,000 people putting up their hands. Andrew Cline, a professor who India's Insular Dilemma in Maldives studies this, explained: "Once a mas- Arun Prakash|IANS seas chase of the hijacked mer- rest and declared a state of national situation. China also denied allega- Road Initiative or military enclaves ter narrative has been set, it is very chantman and captured the fleeing emergency. It is possible that he tions that Maldivian President Ab- like Gwadar and Djibouti, we need difficult to get journalists to see that ne hopes that Indian rebels and mercenaries. The British may be within his rights to do all dullah Yameen had its backing and to craft a creative and dynamic their narrative is simply one way, and diplomats and nation- Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, this, and the first round, therefore, said Beijing follows the principles strategy to counter them. not necessarily the correct or best al-security managers is reported to have commented: goes to him. of non-interference in other coun- After Indian Navy's sterling per- way, of viewing people and events." are doing some serious "Thank God for India; President However, Mohammad Nash- tries' domestic affairs. formance in the 2004 tsunami relief A massive recent study in the Osoul-searching about how and why Gayoom's government has been eed, the first democratically elected "The current situation in the effort, the island neighbourhood US showed that the most common events spun, so swiftly, out of con- saved." Maldivian President, currently in Maldives is its internal affair. has high expectations of maritime industries for sexual harassment trol in neighbouring Maldives. Sixteen years later, the Maldives exile, termed the declaration of an It should be properly resolved assistance -- in terms of hardware, cases were hotels, food service, retail Given India's self-assigned role faced another dire emergency; this emergency as being "tantamount through dialogue and consultation training and security. Denied a and manufacturing. Piano teachers, of regional "net security provider", time, caused by nature's fury, and to martial law... and illegal and by relevant parties," said a Chinese corpus, by the Ministry of External DJs and TV hosts didn't even make the Integrated Defence Staff, in put out an urgent appeal for help. unconstitutional". He has openly Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Affairs as well as Ministry of De- the Top 10, and we all know that ac- New Delhi, must be reviewing their The Great Asian Tsunami hit the called for India's diplomatic and adding a veiled warning; "The in- fence, for extending quick assist- countants and priests reproduce plans for launching what they term Maldives on December 26, 2004. military intervention through ternational community should play ance to neighbours, the navy has asexually, like algae and water fleas. an out of area contingency (OOAC) An archipelago of 1,200 coral "physical presence" and this could a constructive role based on the been denuding its own inventory Fortunately, no one takes jour- operation, at short notice. Should islands, spanning roughly 115 be seen by many as adequate justi- (principle of) respecting the sov- by transferring patrol boats, ships, nalists all that seriously these days. our military be called upon to square miles, Maldives is Asia's fication or even an invitation for an ereignty of the Maldives instead of aircraft and helicopters to boost the By rights, we should be turning on render assistance to the Republic of smallest nation, both by area and attempted "regime change" in the taking actions that may complicate security of friendly neighbours and the TV one night to find a newscaster Maldives, this will certainly not be population (less than half a million island republic. the current situation." keep them out of the Chinese maw. saying: "Breaking news: Nobody be- for the first time. inhabitants). Most of Maldives is But India needs to tread with ex- India, apparently, started to lose Such a situation needs to be speed- lieves us any more." Nearly three decades ago, in No- so low that the tsunami surge sent treme caution in this sensitive area the plot in the Maldives in 2012, ily remedied. One of my colleagues says that vember 1988, a group of Maldivian sea-water sweeping over nearly because the developments, so far, when the Male airport modernisa- As a post-script, a few statistics whenever he hears a surprising piece dissidents, led by Abdullah Luthufi, the entire nation. Again, it was the in the Maldives are a domestic is- tion contract with the Indian infra- related to "time and space" may of news, he asks himself: "Is it true and assisted by armed mercenar- Indian Navy which reached out to sue and remain within the ambit of structure giant GMR was aborted provoke some thought amongst or is it CNN?" I thought that was a ies of a Sri Lankan Tamil secession- our stricken neighbours, in spite the nation's "internal affairs". Both by the Maldivian government, both Maldivian and Indian deci- bit cruel until I watched the channel ist group, attempted to overthrow of the catastrophe on India's own conventional wisdom and recent which then handed over the project sion-makers; not just in the imme- and saw a report blaming Republi- President Abdul Gayoom's govern- eastern seaboard. Within hours, In- experience confirm that foreign- to a Chinese company. Although diate context, but also from a long- cans for the last Ice Age, which was ment. Landing in a hijacked mer- dian warships arrived off Male and imposed regime changes, overt or the subsequent arbitration tribu- term "realpolitik" viewpoint. From 2.6 million years ago. chant ship, the mercenaries gained began to deliver relief by helicopter covert, are doomed to failure. They nal held that the agreement was Male, the nearest Chinese port, When did we stop believing? In control of the capital, but failed to and boats. not only fail to attain the objectives wrongfully repudiated by Maldives, Haikou (Hainan), is 2,700 miles as 2016, every major international me- capture the President. Climate change looms over us, for which they are undertaken, i.e., India lost both "face" and influence the crow flies and 3,400 miles by sea. dia outlet repeatedly told the world Gayoom, who had earlier faced and rising sea levels could lead to improvement in bilateral relations, in the island nation. The resigna- An aircraft would take 7-8 hours to that a) Hillary Clinton would be US two abortive coups d'état, sent out similar crises in the future, leading but invariably lead to domestic re- tion of President Nasheed, under cover this distance, overflying three President and b) a win for Trump an urgent appeal for help to the to mass migrations. India's expedi- sentment and bitter opposition to duress, the same year, caught India countries, and a ship would take would lead to instant financial col- US, the UK and India. Prime Min- tious response in 2004 was meant the foreign-imposed leader. India napping and coincided with the 8-10 days to reach Male. Compare lapse in every market. In both cases, ister Rajiv Gandhi having taken an to carry reassurance to the Maldivi- needs to wait and watch how the substantive rise of Chinese leverage this to the flying time of just over an the opposite was true. instant decision, the Indian armed ans that they were not alone in their Maldivian public and world opin- in Maldives. This must be consid- hour, and sailing time of a little over Anyway, any accountant read- forces had launched "Operation hour of need. ion react to developments, before ered yet another failure of Indian 24 hours to cover the 500 miles be- ing this can now go back to what Cactus", within nine hours of re- The ongoing political turmoil deciding its course of action. diplomacy in our neighbourhood. tween Male and the nearest Indian you normally do. If it's embezzling, I ceiving the Maldivian SOS. Para- in Maldives has placed India on the What also needs to be kept in As the strategic competition port/airport of Kochi. don't want to know. My fingers are in horns of a dilemma. Now, Presi- mind is a Chinese statement on between India and China in the In- troops were landed in Hulhule air- (Admiral Arun Prakash is a my ears, la la la la la. dent Abdulla Yameen has not only Wednesday indirectly caution- dian Ocean gathers pace, we must port by IAF strategic airlifters and former Indian Navy chief. The coerced his country's Supreme ing India against intervening in be prepared to face such situations (Nury Vittachi is an Asia-based soon regained control of the capital views expressed are personal. He Court into retracting its directive to the Maldives, saying any outside more frequently. Instead of com- frequent traveller. Send ideas and Male. Indian warships and naval can be contacted at arunp2810@ release political prisoners but also "interference" in the country's po- plaining about China's farsighted comments via his Facebook page) aircraft undertook a dramatic high- yahoo.com ) placed the Chief Justice under ar- litical crisis would "complicate" the maritime enterprises like the Belt &

family friend who, like us, lost a teenager in a car accident wrote a tribute to her daughter, Lind- say, in the local paper. One of the most powerful images in her essay was this: After mentioning DAILY the many pictures and remembrances of Lindsay she had put around their house, she wrote, “She is everywhere, but nowhere.” AAlthough our daughters still smile back at us from their photos, the spirited personalities that lit up those smiles are nowhere to be found. They are everywhere—in our hearts, in our thoughts, in all PATH those photos—but nowhere. But Scripture tells us that, in Christ, Lindsay and Melissa are not really nowhere. They are in Jesus’s presence, “with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8). They are with the One who, in a sense, is “nowhere but everywhere.” After all, we don’t see God in a physical form. We certainly don’t have smiling pictures of Everywhere and Nowhere Him on our mantel. In fact, if you look around your house, you may think He is nowhere. But just the opposite is true. He is everywhere! BIBLE READ: PSALM 139:7–12 Wherever we go on this earth, God is there. He’s there to guide, strengthen, and comfort us. We THOUGHT FOR TODAY: cannot go where He is not. We don’t see Him, but He’s everywhere. In each trial we face, that’s incred- Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I ibly good news. ÁHHIURP\RXUSUHVHQFH" Thank You, Lord, that You are present with me here, right now. Teach me to lean on You. ~ Psalm 139:7 Our greatest comfort in sorrow is knowing God is with us.

7KHFRQWHQWVRIDUWLFOHVLQWKLVSDJHGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÀHFWWKH(GLWRULDOYLHZRUSROLF\RIWKHSDSHU EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 10, 2018 7 Why People Collect Art &ROOHFWRUVGULYHWKHDUWZRUOGEXWZKDWGULYHVDUWFROOHFWRUV",W¶VOHVVDERXWDHVWKHWLFVWKDQVHOILGHQWL¿FDWLRQ collectors often talk about the im- new dynasty, known as the Attalids, how beautiful, when they are all the Erin Thompson| Aeon portance not of competition but went to great lengths to acquire as while thinking how cold, how cold, he oil billionaire J Paul Get- of the social networks and bonds many artworks as possible from a this I think utterly absurd’. In the ty was famously miserly. with family, friends, scholars, visi- high period of Greek art. King At- same letter, he huffs that ‘triumphal He installed a payphone tors and fellow collectors created talus I even purchased an entire arches and old tottering columns, in his mansion in Surrey, and strengthened by their collect- island, the art-rich Aegina, just off the dilapidated statues and smoked England,T to stop visitors from mak- ing. The way in which collectors the Greek mainland, and then de- frescoes, all these are fudge’. ing long-distance calls. He refused describe their first purchases often nuded its towns and sanctuaries of Getty’s most important to pay ransom for a kidnapped reveals the central role of the social artistic masterpieces to decorate element. Only very rarely do collec- Pergamum. investment was in the grandson for so long that the frus- identity-granting power of art trated kidnappers sent Getty his tors attribute their collecting to a The Attalids surrounded them- grandson’s ear in the mail. Yet he solo encounter with an artwork, or selves with Greek art because they Middleton’s attitude (seemingly spent millions of dollars on art, and curiosity about the past, or the read- needed to appear to be Greek, and shared by many of the drooping millions more to build the Getty ing of a textual source. Instead, they thus the legitimate successors to tourist groups marching through Museum in Los Angeles. He called almost uniformly give credit to a Alexander the Great – despite their Rome today) was characteristic of himself ‘an apparently incurable friend or family member for spark- betrayal of his general. The other 18th- and 19th-century Americans. art-collecting addict’, and noted ing their interest, usually through dynasties that ruled the area around Classicism was simply never popu- that he had vowed to stop collecting encountering and discussing a spe- the Mediterranean during this peri- lar on a wide scale in the US. Per- ŵĞƌŝĐĂŶ Žŝů ĞdžĞĐƵƟǀĞ͕ ŵƵůƟͲŵŝůůŝŽŶĂŝƌĞ Ăƌƚ ĐŽůůĞĐƚŽƌ :ŽŚŶ WĂƵů 'ĞƩLJ ĂƩĞŶĚƐ Ă ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ several times, only to suffer ‘mas- cific artwork together. A collector od – the Seleucids, Antigonids, and haps because Americans formed showing off her latest finds to her Ptolemies – were actually descend- ǀŝĞǁŝŶŐŽĨƚŚĞZŽLJĂůĐĂĚĞŵLJ^ƵŵŵĞƌdžŚŝďŝƟŽŶŝŶ>ŽŶĚŽŶ͕Ɖƌŝůϭϵϲϱ͘Photo by McKeown/ sive relapses’. Fearful of airplanes a nation on the claim that their džƉƌĞƐƐͬ'ĞƩLJ and too busy to take the time to children is doing the same thing as ed from Alexander’s generals. They country broke decisively with the sail to California from his adopted a sports fan gathering the kids to could thus justify their continued Old World, large-scale collections another Holocaust. ating a world centre for education hometown of London, he never watch the game: reinforcing family rule over the native populations by of antiquities seemed incongruous. Born in Poland, Borowski spent about biblical cultures and art his- even visited the museum his money bonds through a shared interest. their connection to Alexander the Classical art collections, after all, most of the Second World War in- tory’. He founded first the Lands of had filled. Even the seeming exceptions Great, whose fame and authority were associated with European ar- terned in Switzerland, where he the Bible Archeology Foundation Getty is only one of the many prove the rule. Another wealthy shone for centuries. Indeed, main- istocracy, especially the same 18th- was allowed to work part-time at in Toronto in 1976 and then the people through history who have oilman, Calouste Gulbenkian, ac- taining proper bloodlines was so century English elite against whom a museum in Geneva. There, in Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem gone to great lengths to collect art cumulated a fabulous art collection important to the Ptolemies, who Americans had rebelled. 1943, he saw an ancient Near East- in 1992, to which he donated more – searching, spending, and even and called the works ‘my children’. ruled Egypt, that their kings rou- Getty was different. He was ob- ern cylinder seal that sparked his than 1,700 objects from his collec- stealing to satisfy their cravings. But Mostly ignoring his flesh-and- tinely married their sisters, so as sessed with showing kinship with interest in collecting antiquities. tion, along with nearly all the $12 what motivates these collectors? blood son and daughter, he lived to not introduce foreign ancestry. these very aristocrats. He consumed He wrote about this moment that million construction cost, having Debates about why people col- to serve his art. Claiming that ‘my Cleopatra, the last of the Ptolemaic himself with his self-imposed goal the seal’s inscription, ‘le-Shallum’, made his fortune as an art dealer. lect art date back at least to the first children must have privacy’ and ‘a rulers of Egypt before their full con- of fluency in European cultures. He ‘had a strange fascination for me, Just like Getty, Borowski invested century CE. The Roman rhetorician home fit for Gulbenkians to live in’, quest by the Romans, was married could have easily afforded the best even though I suspected that my heavily in communicating his mes- Quintilian claimed that those who he built a mansion in Paris with bar- to not just one but two of her broth- translators, but he learned languag- interpretation that it referred to sage to the world. professed to admire what he con- ricades, watchdogs and a private ers, in succession. She had time for es from records, practising alone late Shallum ben Yavesh, king of Israel But there is a downside to such sidered to be the primitive works secret service. He routinely refused affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark at night in his hotel rooms. Languag- in 741 BCE, was doubtful. I was… a vision. Borowski’s feelings about of the painter Polygnotus were mo- requests to loan his art to museums, Antony as well, perhaps because, es were not the only way he sought working in the museum in a state the purpose of his collection were tivated by ‘an ostentatious desire and did not allow visitors, since ‘my unlike the Attalids, she did not need to blend in to the different cultures of emotional isolation and deep so strong that it overcame any to seem persons of superior taste’. children mustn’t be disturbed’. But to amass an art collection to prove through which he travelled. He ‘did depression, for I had already known scruples he might have had about Quintilian’s view still finds many even this extreme of a collector who her political authority. not mimic manners and manner- for a year of the fate of my family in antiquities laws. He bought direct- supporters. prefers art to people shows the im- Vast numbers of dynasties and isms. He assumed them,’ as one of Warsaw.’ ly from notorious smugglers, be- Another popular explanation portance of the social role of col- politicians, from Charlemagne to his wives describes, calling the result Borowski’s family – he was the coming one of the most important for collecting – financial gain – can- lecting, since Gulbenkian simply Saddam Hussein, have followed his ‘perfect coloration’. sixth of seven children – had been participants of the illicit trade in not explain why collectors go to treated artworks as if they were peo- the Attalids’ example, collecting art But his most important invest- killed by the Nazis. For him, as a looted antiquities. Nor did he deny such lengths. Of course, many peo- ple. And, when Gulbenkian left his to communicate messages about ment was in the identity-granting collector, it makes absolute sense it. Batya, Borowski’s wife and part- ple buy art for financial reasons. collection to found an eponymous themselves in order to justify their power of art. Getty above all pre- that seeing an artwork would bring ner in his museum-founding vi- You can resell works, sometimes museum in Lisbon upon his death rule. On a smaller scale, individual ferred to acquire antiquities pre- up thoughts about his family, even sion, responded to questions about reaping enormous profit. You can in 1955, he showed that he cared collectors have acted out of the viously owned by the emperor if separated by thousands of miles the questionable origin of many of get large tax deductions for donat- about people after all – just not the same motive. For example, Getty Hadrian or by 18th-century English and thousands of years. their collected antiquities by say- ing art to museums – so large that ones he happened to know. pouring millions of dollars into art aristocrats – or, ideally, by both, Isolated and depressed, ing: ‘You’re right. It’s stolen. But we the federal government has seized Collectors are not only interested makes much more sense when we as he believed was the case for Borowski seized upon an antiquity didn’t steal it. We didn’t encourage thousands of looted antiquities in creating social links; they are also think about how his purchases gave the Lansdowne Hercules. He pur- that inspired in him notions of a it to be stolen. On the contrary, we that were smuggled into the United motivated by the messages they can him an alternative identity: as a so- chased this sculpture from the no- very different state of affairs, a time have collected it from all over the States just so that they could be do- send once these social networks phisticated European rather than ble English Lansdowne family, who when the Jews possessed a power- world and brought it back to Jerusa- nated with inflated valuations to are created. We all know that art is a an uncultured American. had possessed it since its purchase ful and feared state. Even though lem. Elie’s not a stealer of artifacts. knock money off the donors’ tax powerful way for the artist to express Getty was not even from New in 1792 by the first Marquess of he knew that the seal he held, and He has saved and preserved so bills. Meanwhile, some collectors thoughts and feelings – but collec- York or Boston. He grew up in the Lansdowne, after it was reportedly ultimately purchased, probably did much of our history and heritage by have figured out how to keep their tors know that art can serve as an scraped-together oil-boom towns excavated at the site of Hadrian’s not actually refer to a king of Israel, collecting these artifacts.’ artworks close at hand while still expressive vehicle for collectors too. of the Great Plains and the brand- Villa in 1790. it caused him to plan a collection: Today, looters are attacking ar- getting a tax deduction by donat- Many thus carefully curate their col- new expanses of Los Angeles. But Getty elevated this claim, which I visualised, perhaps dreaming, cheological sites from all periods and ing them to private museums that lections, purchasing only artworks he made his first million by the might have been merely part of the that the acquisition of this [seal] cultures of the past – from ancient they’ve set up on their own prop- whose display backs up a claim that time he was 24, prospecting for oil sales pitch offered by the 18th-cen- might form the beginning of a spir- Greek and Roman to Native Ameri- erties. More nefariously, some ‘col- the collector wishes to make. in Oklahoma in 1916. He promptly tury dealer, into a direct connec- itual apothecary, filled with healing, can sites in the US. The problem of lectors’ buy art as a form of money Almost always, this claim is retired, declaring that he would tion with Hadrian. He boasted that cultural medicines which would looting shows no signs of abating. laundering, since it is far easier to about the identity of the collector. henceforth live a life of enjoyment ‘there is evidence to suggest that prove to be efficacious against the Indeed, the reverse is true, with re- move art than cash between coun- Like sporting a nose ring or carrying of beaches and fast cars. But Getty’s this… statue was a great favourite horrors of those times [that is, the cent conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, tries without scrutiny. a public radio totebag, displaying art California idyll proved to bore him, of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, Second World War]. How wonderful Egypt, Syria and Yemen creating new But most collectors have little can send a message about who the and he began to work again after lit- who was the most sophisticated of it would be if I succeeded in form- opportunities for theft. regard for profit. For them, art is collector really is – at least who she tle more than a year. He did so for all ancient Roman emperors’. He ing a collection of works of art, the Understanding that art collect- important for other reasons. The sees herself as. From the beginning the rest of his long life, travelling was thrilled that his purchase of it aim of which would be to strength- ing is primarily a social activity is best way to understand the under- of art-making, we have believed that constantly, sleeping little, trusting meant that ‘this magnificent marble en the historical truths of the Bible, essential to addressing the prob- lying drive of art collecting is as a artworks capture and preserve the few, and accumulating a vast for- sculpture, which once delighted the and thereby challenge individuals lem of looting, and cultural theft. means to create and strengthen so- essence of their makers and even tune – at $2 billion by the time of his Emperor Hadrian and for a century to rise above their ephemeral ma- First, art moves through social cial bonds, and as a way for collec- their owners. As identity can derive death, thanks to Getty Oil’s world- and a half was a pride of Britain, is terialism in order to return to the networks. There are only so many tors to communicate information from lineage, owning artworks is wide network of oil production and now completely “Americanised” eternal, spiritual values and beauty possible buyers or destinations for about themselves and the world therefore also a way for an owner to distribution. – on view for all to see at the Getty of the Bible and humanism. Thus valuable antiquities. Second, these within these new networks. Think communicate with the past. In art When Getty started to collect Museum’. There, all those whom began my collection of the art of the social networks of art are so strong, about when you were a child, mak- collecting, the past is usually about art, his focus on buying Greek and Getty had left behind could see the ancient world and the Bible. and so important to collectors’ ing friends with the new kid on the the collector’s perceived affiliations Roman antiquities went against proof that he was just as elevated as Only a true collector would identities, that persuading col- block by showing off your shoe- with notable people. the American zeitgeist. The 19th- the former owners of his art. think that art’s power to tie people lectors that what they are doing is box full of bird feathers or baseball The Attalids were probably the century traveller Ralph Izzard Mid- Other art collectors see their col- together could give a helping hand harmful is extraordinarily difficult. cards. You were forming a new link first art collectors to lay claim to dleton of South Carolina expressed lections as having a broader power to the Bible. It involves effectively convincing in your social network and commu- an august lineage. After the death a characteristic American perspec- – to convey messages not just about Borowski was one of the many collectors that their past conduct, nicating some key pieces of infor- of Alexander the Great, one of his tive on ancient art. After seeing themselves, but about the world as people who, after the horrors of Na- something they have almost cer- mation about yourself (I’m a fan of generals left a treasure of 9,000 tal- the Belvedere Torso in the Vatican a whole. For example, the kid with zism, thought that society needed tainly understood as an expres- orioles/the Orioles). The art collec- ents in the care of his treasurer Phi- Museum, he wrote in a letter to his the shoebox of bird feathers might to be reconstituted on a new foun- sion of their best possible self, their tor conducting dinner party guests letaerus in the small but strongly family that artists should go to look show others her collection not just dation to ensure that similar re- highest aspirations, has actually through her private art gallery has defended hilltop town of Bergama, at it, but for people ‘who could not to make friends, but also to con- gimes could never again arise. He been harmful. It means, in effect, the same goals – telling new friends on the western coast of modern- model a dog out of a piece of wax vince them about the importance thought that Biblical morality and repudiating the bonds they have about herself. day Turkey. Philetaerus promptly (among which I enroll myself) to of protecting endangered spe- Greek humanitarianism, revived, formed with other collectors. And, People tend to imagine collec- betrayed his master by locking the go and spend hours together in the cies. One such collector was Elie would protect us. Accordingly, as Getty was hardly the first or the tors as highly competitive, but that town’s gates and using the treasure middle of winter in the Vatican con- Borowski, who thought his collec- Borowski ‘solemnly pledged’ that last to discover, that is a hard ad- can prove wrong too. Serious art to establish his own kingdom. The stantly exclaiming how beautiful, tion of antiquities could prevent he would ‘dedicate my life to cre- diction indeed to overcome.

Today’s ASTRO-PREDICTION ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): Today you’re likely CANCER (JUN 22 - JUL 22): Efforts to LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): The opportunity to CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19): An in- to complete a creative project of some kind advance your career that have led to attend one or more huge social gatherings, creased level of physical and mental energy that you’ve been working on for some time, past successes might actually put you such as balls or banquets, might come your could have you feeling especially deter- Aries. You might want to consult with friends in the public eye today. You could find way today, Libra. You might want to attend in mined and highly motivated to move ahead or colleagues, get their feedback on what you’re do- yourself the center of attention, Cancer, perhaps the company of a small group of friends. This could be with whatever means the most to you at this time, Cap- ing, and listen to their advice. They may point out both sharing your methods with others or leading a dis- business related or involve a group with which you’re af- ricorn. Matters involving home and family might need strong and weak points of which you were previously cussion group. An opportunity to write or lecture filiated. Nonetheless, it shows the promise of developing some attention right now, though in a very positive unaware, and this should definitely prove valuable to about your experiences could also be in the offing. into an enlightening experience in one way or another. way. You’ll notice that your inner power is much higher you. The results you achieve could surprise even you. Expect compliments from a lot of people, which Accept the invitation and start making your plans! than usual today, as if you could move mountains. Go Go for it! could boost not only your ego but also your en- for it! SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): Expect a thusiasm. TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): Some revealing strong boost to your ego and self-confidence AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): New oppor- conversations with friends or relatives could LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): An opportunity today, Scorpio. Your physical and mental tunities, perhaps involving modern technol- bring up old traumatic memories from the to travel could come your way today, Leo, energies are very high, and you’re apt to feel ogy in some way, might present themselves past that you may have been repressing. perhaps in the company of friends or col- that you’re capable of moving mountains. Take advan- to you in such a way as to transform your This could shed light on a lot of obstacles you’ve been leagues. This might involve education in tage of this new motivation while you can, since today working life, Aquarius. You could find yourself mak- encountering lately, Taurus, and thus enable you to re- some way. What you learn on this trip is likely to you could make definite progress on any goal toward ing a lot of phone calls in this regard, which could keep lease these emotions and do away with the obstacles. alter your life somehow, as it could open new doors which you may be striving. The support and encour- you busy for much of the day. Your level of excitement Once that happens, the sky’s the limit! Your personal for you. New friends and valuable contacts could agement of friends and colleagues should prove in- is likely to be very high, which makes it important that power and self-confidence should be stronger than also come on the scene. Don’t hesitate; go for it! An- valuable. Go for the gold! you remember to take breaks, catch your breath, and ever. Go for the gold! other opportunity like this might not come around definitely get a little exercise. SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): Today you for a while. GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 21): Today you can ex- should feel more energetic, enthusiastic, and PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): Changes in your pect some noticeable changes in your neigh- VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): A number of new motivated than you have in a long time, Sag- working environment could result in a rise borhood, Gemini. Some new neighbors who people could come your way, Virgo, perhaps ittarius. You feel very optimistic about your in your income, Pisces. You’ve been work- might become your friends could be moving through projects of some kind with which future, thanks to recent successes and support from ing very hard in order to advance yourself in. This could alter your life ever so subtly, turning it in you’re involved. Some of them may appear those closest to you. As a result, your intellectual and in this regard, and you’re likely to continue to do so a more positive direction. You could click immediately to be trustworthy and some may not. Today, however, creative faculties are more than inspired enough to indefinitely. Your natural communication skills con- with these new people, realizing that they share a lot your instincts are highly attuned and you’ll be better move forward. The only downside is that there could tinue to serve you well, and your physical energy is of your interests. Don’t overanalyze this situation, but than usual at sizing up people you don’t really know. be so many ideas coming to you that you might not likely to be stronger than it has been for a long time. don’t write it off as coincidence either. Just make the Make the most of this ability, and don’t let logic get in be able to choose among them. Think about each one The only downside is having very little time to your- most of it! its way. Follow your heart! carefully before going ahead. self! Hang in there!

7KHFRQWHQWVRIDUWLFOHVRQWKLVSDJHGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÀHFWWKH(GLWRUDOYLHZRUSROLF\RIWKHSDSHU EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 10, 2018 8 NATION NEWS IN BRIEF Modi leaves for Palestine, West Asia tour Rajnath calls for zero tolerance New Delhi, Feb. 9 (IANS): Palestine.” of Oman and other lead- Prime Minister Narendra The Palestinian Pres- ers. towards terrorism Modi on Friday left on a ident, in a pre-arrival There shall be interac- New Delhi, Feb. 9 (PTI): Home Minister Rajnath first-ever Indian prime welcome statement, tions with business peo- Singh today called for zero tolerance towards ter- ministerial visit to Pales- described Modi’s visit ple of Oman on develop- rorism and said all efforts must be synergised to root tine, a four-day trip will as “historic and signifi- ing stronger economic out the menace. At a high-level meeting here, Singh also take him to Jordan cant”. links with India, Modi reviewed the steps being undertaken for counter- as well as the UAE and In both Oman and the said. ing terrorism, an official statement said. Singh also Oman in the Gulf. United Arab Emirates, In the UAE, he will stressed the need for a coordinated action to curb The External Affairs Modi was expected to hold talks with Vice Presi- terror financing and circulation of fake Indian cur- Ministry said the visit was meet the Indian diaspora dent and Prime Minister rency notes. He called for cooperation with friendly aimed at deepening “our which he described as “a Sheikh Mohammed bin countries on counter-terrorism, it said. The home multifaceted ties with the bridge of friendship be- Rashid and Abu Dhabi minister stressed on professional investigation of Gulf and West Asian re- tween India and the Gulf Crown Prince Sheikh Mo- incidents related to terrorism. Since the state police gion”. countries”. hamed bin Zayed. is the first responder in any terror-related incident, Officials said energy He is also scheduled “At the invitation of he directed that an assessment of the capabilities and security cooperation, to interact with UAE and the leadership of the UAE, of state special forces may be conducted, the state- trade and investment and Arab CEOs in Dubai on I will be addressing the ment said. counter-terror efforts will the economic opportuni- 6th edition of the World NGT seeks response on BJP’s one- top Modi’s agenda during PTI ties in India. Government Summit in the February 9-12 trip to WƌŝŵĞDŝŶŝƐƚĞƌEĂƌĞŶĚƌĂDŽĚŝǁĂǀĞƐĂƐŚĞĞŵďĂƌŬƐŽŶĂϰͲĚĂLJǀŝƐŝƚƚŽ:ŽƌĚĂŶ͕WĂůĞƐƟŶĞ͕hĂŶĚ An External Affairs Dubai where India is the lakh biker rally the region. Oman from New Delhi on Friday. Ministry spokesperson guest country of honour,” New Delhi, Feb. 9 (IANS): BJP President Amit Shah’s Before embarking said the visit would rede- Modi said. bike rally with one lakh motorists to be held on on the visit, the Prime man, he is expected to transit and look forward will meet President Mah- fine “our neighbourhood As many as 12 agree- February 15 in Harayana’s Jind may face trouble on Minister tweeted that meet King Abdullah II of to meeting him in Am- moud Abbas. “Looking from a maritime perspec- ments are expected to be grounds of pollution, with the NGT on Friday seek- the Gulf and West Asian Jordan who will facilitate man,” Modi said before forward to my discussions tive” when Modi arrives in signed during Modi’s visit ing the state government’s response. The National region was a “key priority his transit to Palestine on leaving. with President Abbas and Oman -- a close maritime to the UAE. The agree- Green Tribunal asked the Haryana government in our external engage- Saturday. Modi will be the first reaffirming our support neighbour of India. ments will include areas to file a response by February 13. The order came ment”. “I am grateful to Ab- Indian Prime Minister to for the Palestinian people Modi is expected to like finance and skills de- after an affidavit was filed by petitioner Sameer After arriving in Am- dullah for facilitating the visit Palestine where he and the development of hold talks with the Sultan velopment. Sodhi, who pointed out at the health impact that such a rally would cause. The plea said that instead of motorcycles, the government should ask the ‘By pakora remark, PM shows he SC to hear plea to quash FIR against Army on Monday participants to go for environment-friendly modes New Delhi, Feb. 9 (IANS): Chief Justice Dipak Misra Ganowpora village in Army convoy on bon- of transport. “Direct the respondents (authorities) cannot understand a father’s pain’ The Supreme Court on posted the matter for Shopian district on Janu- afide military duty in an to either reduce the number of motorbikes... or use more environment friendly modes and methods, New Delhi, Feb. 9 (IANS): his son educated... does he Friday agreed to hear hearing on February 12, ary 27. area under the AFSPA the plea filed by the fa- after petitioner’s advo- The FIR would hurt (Armed Forces Special such as bicycles, by foot or e-rickshaws,” Sodhi Prime Minister Narendra expect his son to sell pako- said. The petitioner also asked them to constitute a Modi, who claims that ras along with him? But the ther of Major Aditya Ku- cate Aishwarya Bhati the morale of Army per- Powers Acts), which was mar, named in an FIR sought urgent hearing sonnel in discharging isolated by an “unruly committee to assess the adverse impacts of air and someone selling “pako- Prime Minister is suggesting noise pollution if the proposed rally was taken out. ras (fritters)” is employed, that a pakora seller’s son by Jammu and Kashmir of the case. Major Kumar duty, Lt Col Karamveer and deranged” stone- cannot understand the should become a pakora Police in civilian killings and other soldiers of 10 Singh said in his plea filed pelting mob. The inten- Cold Friday morning in Delhi; 16 pain of a father who some- seller only,” said Shekhar, during a firing incident, Garhwal Rifles have been on Thursday through ad- tion of the Major was how gets his son educat- the son of former Prime for quashing the case accused of opening fire vocate Aishwarya Bhati. to save Army personnel trains cancelled ed by going beyond his Minister Chandra Shekhar. because it will hurt the and fatally injuring three It said that Major Ku- and property, and the New Delhi, Feb. 9 (IANS): It was a cold Friday means, Samajwadi Party “I know, the Prime Min- Army’s morale in fighting civilians when a stone- mar was wrongly and fire was inflicted only to morning in the national capital with the minimum MP Neeraj Shekhar said ister can never understand terrorism in the state. pelting mob attacked arbitrarily named as the impair and provide a safe temperature recorded at 6.1 degrees Celsius, three on Friday. the pain of a father (whose A bench headed by an army convoy near incident relates to an escape. notches below the season’s average. At least 16 trains Participating in a debate well-educated son is being were cancelled, 20 delayed and two rescheduled in the Rajya Sabha on the advised to sell pakoras). due to fog in several parts of northern India. “The Union Budget 2018-19, he But at least (BJP President) sky will remain mainly clear during the day with accused Modi of insult- Amitbhai Shah should un- Now Modi suggests ‘lunch pe charcha’ shallow fog in the morning,” an India Meteorologi- ing highly-educated youth derstand the pain of a fa- New Delhi, Feb. 9 (IANS): After criticism of the Rafale fighter deal. tiffin in every assembly segment cal Department (IMD) official told IANS. The maxi- and had hurting their self- ther who is educating his the “chai pe charcha” campaign Sources present at the meeting of their constituency during the mum temperature was likely to hover around 23 respect by this statement. son beyond his means,” he during the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, said the Prime Minister described Budget Session break. degrees Celsius. Humidity at 8.30 a.m. was 94 per “I totally agree with the added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Union budget as positive for At the meeting, two booklets cent. The maximum temperature on Thursday set- Prime Minister when he In a TV interview ahead on Friday asked his party MPs the middle class and farmers and containing the Prime Minister’s tled at 23.1 degrees Celsius, one notch below the says that selling pakoras of the Budget session, to hold “lunch pe charcha” to asked them to discuss its benefits speech at the World Economic Fo- season’s average and the minimum temperature is an employment. Even Modi, in response to a spread the good points of the among the masses. rum in Davos and Shah’s speech at was recorded at 8.5 degrees Celsius, four notches Mahatma Gandhi said that question on rising unem- Union Budget 2018-19 among Intervening in Shah’s speech, various platforms were distributed below the season’s average. no occupation is lowly. ployment and lack of jobs, the people. Modi described how he held dis- among the MPs. There should be dignity of had said that a person sell- The Prime Minister’s sugges- cussions with party cadres in his In his address, Shah attacked Woman killed, three soldiers in- labour. ing pakoras is considered tion came at a BJP Parliamentary parliamentary constituency Vara- the Congress and its President for jured in Pakistani firing “But I want to ask the “employed”. party meeting where party chief nasi over lunch by bringing his raising questions over the Rafale Prime Minister that when The Prime Minister’s re- Amit Shah described Congress own tiffin. deal and creating pandemonium Jammu, Feb. 9 (IANS): A woman was killed and a pakora seller, by going mark drew much flak from President Rahul Gandhi’s be- The sources said Modi asked in the Lok Sabha during the Prime three soldiers were injured in Pakistani firing on beyond his means and skip- the opposition though his haviour as “undemocratic” and the MPs to hold such ‘lunch pe Minister’s reply to the debate on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s ping meals, somehow gets party had supported him. suggested ways to counter his charcha’ by bringing their own the President’s address. Poonch district, police said on Friday. Police said a 47-year-old woman was killed in Pakistani shelling and firing in Mendhar sector on Thursday. “Indian positions retaliated strongly and effectively. The BJP seeks Rajnath’s nod for Tytler’s prosecution in ‘84 riots case Disclosing Rafale deal details injured soldiers have been identified as Havildars president Manjit Singh Lakhvinder Singh and Balbir Singh and Lance GK had released a video Naik Charanjeet Singh,” a police officer said. Two clip of a purported sting against natl interest — Shah of the soldiers were flown to the Army Hospital in operation recorded in New Delhi, Feb. 9 (PTI): BJP chief Amit He had also asked Congress president Udhampur. 2011, showing Tytler in Shah today targeted the Congress for its Rahul Gandhi to “learn” from former conversation with a few attack on the government over the Ra- defence minister Pranab Mukherjee Woman slits one-year-old daugh- people. fale fighter jet deal, saying disclosing its “lessons on national security”. ter’s throat; arrested Earlier, Delhi BJP details in Parliament will harm national Shah, in his address, also dubbed President Manoj Tiwari Dhar, Feb. 9 (IANS): A woman has been arrested for interest and that the UPA dispensation Gandhi “undemocratic”, saying that allegedly killing her one-year-old daughter by slit- also met Singh support- had also followed a similar practice. mindset was behind the Congress dis- ing the demand of the ting her throat with a sharp weapon for constantly At a BJP Parliamentary Party meet- rupting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s crying in a village in Madhya Pradesh, police said on Sikh leaders for fresh ing, he told MPs that sharing all details speech in Lok Sabha on Wednesday. prosecution of Tytler and Friday. Anita was feeding her daughter on Wednes- of the deal such as expenditure incurred Hitting out at Gandhi, Union Minis- day afternoon in Talwadi Patelpura village here, Jagdish Tytler requested him to refer on its weaponry and the technological ter Ravi Shankar Prasad said he did not the matter to the Spe- when she got irritated by her constant crying and New Delhi, Feb. 9 (IANS): In the memorandum, know-how will only alert India’s enemies question the Congress president’s right cial Investigation Team killed her, said C.B. Singh, station in-charge Khukshi A BJP delegation on Fri- the BJP leaders said, “In and harm the country’s interests, ac- to a reply. (SIT). police station. A case has been registered against her day met Union Home view of the new video cording to some leaders present there. “But he cannot play with national “In view of this fresh and she has been arrested, he added. Anita’s relative Minister Rajnath Singh CD which has come out Even the UPA government did not security in such a manner,” Prasad said. evidence fresh prosecu- Ranga Bai said she saw blood coming out of the demanding immediate where Tytler can be seen share details of defence deals finalised Referring to Jaitley’s speech, Prasad tion of Tytler can ensure room soon after the girl suddenly stopped crying. prosecution of Congress admitting his involve- by it for similar reasons, he said. said the finance minister gave examples his conviction, which Anita’s husband Dal Singh was not in the house leader Jagdish Tytler on ment in the massacre of Parliamentary Affairs Minister of many past defence ministers, most of will give solace to thou- when the incident took place, police said. the basis of fresh evi- hundreds of Sikhs dur- Ananth Kumar said Shah told party them from UPA government, to stress sands of victim families,” dence in the 1984 anti- ing the 1984 anti Sikh MPs that broader details of the transac- that details regarding such deals cannot the Sikh BJP delegation Over INR 18 lakh seized in fake Sikh riots case. carnage (following the tion, including that it would cost over be disclosed. said. On Thursday, Tytler The delegation of the assassination of former Rs 58,000 crore, have been shared but “These critical, sensitive issues notes; three held lodged a complaint Delhi Bharatiya Janata Prime Minister Indira break-up of expenditure cannot be ought not to be disclosed because the Theni (TN), Feb. 9 (PTI): Three persons have been against Manjit Singh GK, Party (BJP) Sikh leaders Gandhi)” Tytler’s role made public. countries hostile to India’s interest arrested on charges of depositing fake currency accusing him of circulat- was led by party’s Sec- should be probed. Jaitley had accused the Congress should not know about it. This con- notes in an automatic teller machine of a private ing “doctored” video clip retary, R.P. Singh. They On Monday, Delhi of “seriously compromising” national fidentiality agreement was executed bank here, police said today. Fake notes with a total showing the Congress also submitted a memo- Sikh Gurdwara Man- security by demanding disclosure of by the previous UPA government with face value of Rs 18.60 lakh, plain papers used for leader. randum. agement Committee details of the deal. Rafale,” he added. printing the notes and printing equipment were seized from their possession. Police said one of them, Jagangir, had allegedly deposited fake notes People voted you for Ram Temple, in the denomination of Rs 2000 with a face value of Modi, Trump vows security, economic Rs 42,000 in the ATM. They said the Bank manager told them that the machine had rejected the notes, not triple talaq law — Togadia adding, Jagangir, Abbaz and Kathiresan, were ar- rested after CCTV footage at the ATM kiosk was FRRSHUDWLRQ,QGR3DFLÀFSDUWQHUVKLS Aurangabad, Feb. 9 Whether to make a law accessed. New York, Feb. 9 (IANS): In their review of the eign policy priorities, the gency. (PTI): In a veiled at- on triple talaq or not is Indian Prime Minister South Asia and Indo-Pa- two leaders discussed fur- Two of the five Su- tack on Prime Minister up to the government, Lashkar terrorist jailed for money Narendra Modi and US cific regions, the state- ther steps to denuclearise preme Court judges were Narendra Modi and the but they should make President Donald Trump ment said: “Both leaders Pyongyang. arrested by government ruling BJP, VHP interna- a law for Ram temple,” laundering pledged to strengthen expressed concern about While China is work- forces and the other three tional working president he added. He said the Bengaluru, Feb. 9 (IANS): A court here has con- security and economic the political crisis in Mal- ing on forging close links overturned their unani- Pravin Togadia said here apex court once again victed Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist cooperation and build on dives and the importance with the nation of Indian mous ruling ordering the today that people voted adjourned the hearing Bilal Ahmed Quta of money laundering and wag- the Indo-Pacific partner- of respect for democratic Ocean atolls and backing release of the nine politi- the NDA to power for on the Ram Janmabhoo- ing war against India and sentenced him to seven ship during a wide-rang- institutions and rule of Maldivian President Ab- cians. As part of his South building Ram temple mi-Babri Masjid dispute. years in jail, said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) ing phone conversation, law.” On Afghanistan, dulla Yameen, New Delhi Asia strategy, Trump in Ayodhya, and not for A Supreme Court on Friday. Principal City Civil and Sessions Judge according to the White which was the keystone and Washington share wanted India to provide making laws on triple bench headed by Chief Shivashankar Amarannavar on Thursday convicted House. of the South Asia Strat- a common perspective more aid to Afghanistan. talaq. Justice Dipak Misra yes- Quta, a Lashkar member during 2001-2007 and While discussing the egy announced in August and want a return to de- He also put Islama- He also said the gov- terday said it would hear operating in Karnataka, said the ED in a statement cooperation between 2017, they reiterated their mocracy and an end to bad on notice for har- ernment should pass a the appeals in the Babri here. The court also imposed a penalty of Rs 50,000 their democracies on commitment to support the state of emergency bouring terrorists, and legislation to pave the Masjid- Ram Janmab- on Quta, alias Imran Jalal, for terror financing and Thursday, they looked efforts to support the vi- declared by Yameen on followed it up last month way for construction of hoomi dispute on March money laundering. The Karnataka Police arrested forward to the “2+2 Meet- olence-wracked nation’s Monday. by withholding security the temple. 14. “Since long, the Hin- Quta from the capital’s suburbs in June 2007, and ing” of Defence Minister security and stability. After the Supreme assistance to Pakistan es- Togadia, who is on du community has been an AK series assault rifle, 200 bullets, five hand gre- Nirmala Sitharaman and Closer to India, they Court overturned the timated at over $1 billion. a two-day tour of Au- waiting for the temple, nades and a satellite phone were seized from him, External Affairs Minis- discussed ways to address terrorism conviction of In the Indo-Pacific re- rangabad and Parbhani, hence it should be built,” it said. A chargesheet was subsequently filed against ter Sushma Swaraj with the plight of the Rohingya former President Mo- gion, Trump is promoting arrived in the city last Togadia said. Quta for possessing arms and explosives. The ED’s US Defence Secretary refugees from Myanmar hamed Nasheed as well cooperation between the evening. In view of the VHP local office investigated the case under the Preven- Jim Mattis and Secretary and the situation in that as the convictions of four democracies - In- “A law should be leader’s visit, the city po- tion of Money Laundering Act in 2009 and ordered of State Rex Tillerson country, the statement eight other politicians on dian, US, Japan and Aus- passed for the construc- lice have put in place attachment of Rs 38,340 in cash found on Quta. It in April, a White House said. On North Korea, an several charges, Yameen tralia - to be a countervail- tion of Ram temple, tight security arrange- also booked Quta in 2009 for terror financing and statement said. issue at the top of US for- clamped down the emer- ing force to China. so that it is built soon. ments. confiscated the money. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 10, 2018 WORLD 9 US Congress passes budget N.Korean high-level Olympic delegation arrives in Seoul President Mike Pence and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The North Korean deal; ending brief shutdown delegates will return Washington, Feb. 9 (IANS): The tion. side got everything it wanted in to Seoul for a Satur- US Congress moved to end a fresh Hours before the House vote, the this agreement, but we reached a day lunch meeting five-hour government shutdown Senate cleared the legislation on a bipartisan compromise that puts with Moon, possibly at early Friday after the House voted vote of 71 to 28, with wide bipartisan the safety and wellbeing of the his presidential office to support a massive bipartisan support. American people first.” Cheong Wa Dae. budget deal that stands to add hun- With the House approval and While the legislation sets out Kim Yong-nam is tech- dreds of billions of dollars in federal President Donald Trump’s expected broad budget numbers for the next nically the highest ranking spending on the military, domestic signature, the government will reo- two fiscal years, lawmakers face yet North Korean official to programmes and disaster relief. pen before many Americans knew it another deadline on March 23 -- visit South Korea, while The final approval came hours had closed, with a deal that includes giving congressional appropriators Kim Yo-jong is the only after a one-man blockade by Sena- about $300 billion in additional time to write a detailed bill doling member of the Pyogyang’s tor Rand Paul of Kentucky delayed funds over two years for military out funding to government agen- ruling family to have ever the votes, forcing a brief govern- and non-military programmes. cies. visited the South. ment shutdown for a second time It also includes almost $90 bil- Politicians from both opposing PTI The divided Koreas in less than a month. 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Jong-un’s sister arrived at Incheon International cated some 180 kkm from Seoul last month, which colleagues in the process. included in the funding is $10 bil- Last month, the government here on Friday to attend Airport on a North Korean Seoul, where the opening marked the first inter- The bill passed in a 240-186 vote lion to invest in infrastructure, $2.9 shut down for three days in a dis- the opening ceremony of airplane, reports Yonhap ceremony will take place Korean dialogue in more in the House early morning despite billion for child care and $3 billion pute over undocumented im- the PyeongChang Winter News Agency. later in the day. than two years. opposition from most Democrats, to combat opioid and substance migrants brought to the country Olympic Games and to The 22-member del- Kim Yong-nam, presi- The North has sent 22 who had sought a firmer commit- abuse, CNN reported. as kids, reopening when Senate hold a meeting with South egation includes the dent of the Presidium of athletes and hundreds of ment from Speaker Paul Ryan that Speaker Ryan said the bill was Democrats accepted assurances Korean President Moon North Korean leader’s the Supreme People’s As- cheerleaders, performers he will bring immigration legisla- “a great victory for our men and from Senate Majority Leader Mitch Jae-in. sister Kim Yo-jong, who sembly, is also scheduled and taekwondo demon- tion to the floor for a vote that would women in uniform” as the military McConnell that he would hold a The high-level gov- is also a key propagan- to attend a reception din- strators to PyeongChang. protect immigrants who came to would get more resources. floor debate on immigration this ernment delegation to da official of the ruling ner hosted by Moon that The Games will con- the US as children from deporta- He said: “Ultimately, neither month. the quadrennial event, Workers’ Party. will also involve US Vice clude on February 25. 6\ULDFRQGHPQV86OHGDLUVWULNHVLQ'HLUDO=RXU Pakistan Taliban commander NEWS IN BRIEF Damascus, Feb. 9 (IANS): forces’ targeting of the Eight to contest Russian presi- The Syrian Foreign Min- U.S.-backed forces in the killed in US drone strike dential election istry on Thursday con- area, the SDF noted. Islamabad, Feb. 9 two guards. Moscow, Feb. 9 (IANS): Eight candidates includ- demned the US-led Meanwhile, SANA (IANS): A key Pakistan Sajna’s vehicle was tar- ing Russian President Vladimir Putin have been airstrikes on pro-govern- reported that U.S. war- Taliban commander has geted in Margha area of ment forces in the eastern planes carried out 10 air- been killed in a US drone Barmal district in Afghan- confirmed to contest in the presidential election province of Deir al-Zour, strikes on the positions strike close to the Af- istan’s Paktika province on March 18. According to the Central Election state news agency SANA of the pro-government ghan border in Pakistan’s bordering North Waziris- Commission, the names of the eight candidates reported. forces after midnight on North Waziristan Agency, tan, reports said. will be arranged in alphabetical order on the bal- In a statement, the Saturday. a media report said on Sajna was put on the lots, reports Xinhua news agency. To register as an ministry accused the US According to the Lon- Friday. US “Designated Terrorist” independent presidential candidate, an aspiring warplanes of “commit- don-based Syrian Observ- The deputy chief of list in October 2014 and contestant had to collect at least 300,000 voters’ ting a massacre” against atory for Human Rights, at the Tehreek-e-Taliban was considered a close signatures by February 1 while a candidate from pro-government forces least 45 pro-government Pakistan (TTP), Khan aide of Baitullah Meh- a political party needed to collect a minimum that were confronting the fighters were killed in the Saeed Mehsud alias Kha- sud and senior TTP com- of 100,000 signatures. Putin, who is on his third Islamic State (IS). PTI airstrikes. term, is widely expected to have a landslide This photo provided by the Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets, which lid Sajna, was killed in mander Wali Rehman. Calling it a “new bar- Meanwhile, a state- the Thursday night drone He became TTP’s dep- victory as he reportedly enjoys much higher ap- ŚĂƐďĞĞŶĂƵƚŚĞŶƟĐĂƚĞĚďĂƐĞĚŽŶŝƚƐĐŽŶƚĞŶƚƐĂŶĚŽƚŚĞƌWƌĞƉŽƌƚ- proval ratings than his rivals. baric aggression”, the ing, shows a plume of smoke rises while civil defense workers arrive ment from Deir al-Zour’s strike along with three uty leader following the ministry said the US at- ĂƚƚŚĞƐĐĞŶĞŽĨĂŶĂƩĂĐŬĂŌĞƌĂŝƌƐƚƌŝŬĞƐŚŝƚĂƌĞďĞůͲŚĞůĚƐƵďƵƌďŶĞĂƌ Syrian tribes said the US others, the Express Trib- death of Wali Rehman in tack came in the frame- Damascus, Syria. coalition airstrikes killed une reported. May 2013. Tillerson to visit Middle East work of the Washington’s their young fighters who Sajna was also head- Sajna was wanted by amid tensions were battling IS and the “aggressive policies” The Syrian govern- Earlier in the day, the ing the Mehsud faction of the authorities in Pakistan Washington, Feb. 9 (IANS): US Secretary of State against Syria, Xinhua re- SDF on the eastern bank ment urged the UN Se- SDF said the US-led coa- the Taliban in Pakistan’s in several cases including Rex Tillerson will kick off a nearly week-long ported. of the Euphrates River. curity Council to con- lition struck positions of northwestern Waziris- suicide attacks on security tour on Sunday to Turkey and four other Middle The pro-government The tribes of Deir al- demn the massacre and pro-Syrian government tan Agency. The TTP con- forces and a 2012 Bannu East countries amid mounting tensions between Syrian forces were con- to hold the US coalition forces in the eastern Syr- Zour will continue to fight firmed his killing and the jailbreak in which 384 Washington and Ankara over Turkey’s military fronting IS, “who are un- responsible for their ian province of Deir al- the terrorists until their appointment of Maulvi prisoners fled. offensive in Syria, the US State Department said der the protection” of the “crimes and aggression Zour to defend its part- areas taken by the IS and Khatir as his successor. He is the third Paki- on Thursday. In Turkey, Tillerson will meet with US coalition and the al- that have left thousands ners. the SDF on the eastern The Express Tribune stan Taliban commander senior Turkish officials to discuss “a range of lied forces of the Syrian of civilians either killed The coalition’s move bank of Euphrates are all report said that the other killed in a US drone strike bilateral and regional issues,” said the US State Democratic Forces (SDF), or wounded,” the state- was in retaliation for the liberated, the statement three casualties were Saj- in Afghanistan during the it added. ment said. pro-Syrian government added. Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert in a na’s nephew Ismail and last six months. statement. Tension has been escalating between the two NATO allies amid Turkey’s ongoing mili- tary operation into the Syria’s Afrin against the 86GLVTXDOLÀHGLWVHOIDV¶KRQHVWEURNHU· .KDOHGD=LD·VH[LOHGVRQQDPHG%13FKLHI People’s Protection Units (YPG), which Ankara Dhaka, Feb. 9 (IANS): The in exile in the UK since Iskander had a 40-minute considers as the Syrian affiliates of the Kurdistan LQ0LGGOH(DVWSHDFHSURFHVV³$EEDV Vice President of the Bang- 2008, was also given a 10- conversation with her, the Workers’ Party (PKK), listed by Turkey, the Euro- ladesh Nationalist Party year jail term in the same Daily Star reported. pean Union and the United States as a terrorist Ramallah, Feb. 9 (PTI): The US has He said Palestine is looking to organization. The BSF would be mainly con- disqualified itself from being an “hon- create an international multilateral (BNP) has taken over as ruling. Zia -- who headed the the party’s chairman after Zia’s son had been sen- Bangladeshi government stituted by the YPG, which has been supported est broker” in the Middle East peace mechanism in which the US can also politically and militarily by the United States process, Palestine President Mah- be a party and India can also play a his mother and former tenced to seven years in twice (between 1991-96 Prime Minister Khaleda prison in 2016 on charges and 2001-06) -- has been since 2014 in the battle against the Islamic State. moud Abbas has said as he criticised role. According to the statement, apart from Turkey, his American counterpart Donald “The US Administration disquali- Zia was was sentenced to of laundering $2.5 million named in 13 cases of cor- five years in prison, an of- between 2003-07. ruption, violence and sedi- the top US diplomat will also travel to Jordan, Trump for his “illegal” decision to de- fied itself from being an honest broker, Lebanon, Egypt and Kuwait on Feb. 11-16 and clare Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. and should not be the sole mediator in ficial said. BNP spokesperson tion. According to the BNP, The decision to elevate Ripon said Rahman’s exile hundreds of its activists engage with leaders of the countries on topics Trump’s Jerusalem move angered the peace process,” the Palestine pres- including ongoing crisis in Syria. the Palestinians, sparked protests in ident told PTI in an e-mail interview. Tarique Rahman -- the would not affect his leader- and leaders face the same the Middle East and raised concern In a dig at Trump’s assertion re- exiled son of opposition ship. situation. that it could further destabilise the garding working out an ultimate deal leader Zia -- to the chair- “Party leaders and activ- The BNP, which is cur- Indian student commits suicide region. during his tenure, the Palestinian Pres- manship was taken after ists are aware under what rently absent from the at university in UAE The status of Jerusalem is the cen- ident said that they “have not received she was jailed on Thursday circumstances he is living country’s Parliament, boy- Dubai, Feb. 9 (PTI): A 19-year-old Indian has tre of Palestine’s conflict with Isarel. any proposals”, but only “sudden and on charges of misappro- in the UK, so it will not be cotted the 2014 general committed suicide by allegedly jumping from The city is home to key religious sites illegal decision on Jerusalem”. priation of funds from an a problem. He will run the elections after the govern- a building at a university campus in the UAE, a sacred to Judaism, Islam and Christi- “Concerning the so called ultimate orphanage trust. party in consultation with ment led by Sheikh Hasina media report said today. Officials found the stu- anity, especially in East Jerusalem. deal, we have not received any pro- “As per the party con- standing committee mem- of the Awami League did dent lying in a pool of blood and pronounced him The Palestinians wants to make posals for a peace plan until the mo- stitution, Rahman has be- bers and other leaders,” he away with the system of an dead, Khaleej Times reported. The Dubai Police East Jerusalem as the capital of a fu- ment. We keep hearing of an ultimate come the acting chairman... said. interim government. said that he had jumped from the fifth floor of the ture state. deal that the US President is going to He will discharge his duties Earlier, the former Pre- The BNP and the Awami building at the Murdoch University campus here. Abbas lashed out at the United present to the sides, but no one has as the constitution stipu- mier’s family members League have alternately The identity of the victim was not revealed by the States’ decision to declare Jerusalem proposed anything, but instead, Presi- lates,” BNP spokesperson met her in prison. Zia’s sis- shared power in the coun- police. According to a friend of the student, he as Israel’s capital and slashing the aid dent Trump announced his sudden Asaduzzaman Ripon told ter Selima Islam, brother try since 1991, except for a had come to the university with his father to pay Efe news. Shamim Iskander, his wife brief period of military rule package to the Palestinians as “uncon- and illegal decision on Jerusalem,” his fees and told his father that he wanted to use Rahman, who has lived Kaniz Fatema and son Avik between 2006-08. structive” measures. he said. the washroom. It was after this that he jumped from the building. The police are currently carry- ing out an investigation to ascertain the cause of 0DOGLYHVVKRXOGQRWFDXVH6LQR,QGLDQWHQVLRQ³2IÀFLDO $IJKDQ3DNLVWDQLRIÀFLDOV his extreme step and ruled out any criminal mo- Beijing, Feb. 9 (IANS): China Experts say the Maldivian He introduced the current tive behind the incident. In a statement, Murdoch does not want the Maldivian po- crisis could well become a new situation in the Maldives and University, Dubai said: “We wish to express our litical crisis to become another power struggle between India said that the government is KROGWDONVLQ,VODPDEDG sincere condolences to family members, friends thorny issue with India, said a and China. committed to upholding the Islamabad, Feb. 9 (IANS): Sen- strengthening border manage- and colleagues. Chinese official here. Yameen has sent special en- rule of the law and social order ior officials from Afghanistan ment on the Afghan side. “We don’t want the problem voys to China, Pakistan and and independently achieving and Pakistan held talks here According reports, Janjua Turmoil in Arab world hurdles of Maldives to become a prob- Saudi Arabia even as New Delhi national stability and develop- on Friday on key issues around said that instead of getting development — AL chief lem between Indian and China,” politely declined to host the Mal- ment,” Chinese Foreign Ministry security, peace and stability in engaged in a blame game, Pa- a government official said here. divian Foreign Minister. spokesperson Geng Shuang said the region. kistan and Afghanistan should Cairo, Feb. 9 (IANS): Arab League Secretary Gen- The official told IANS that It all started when the Mal- here. The Afghan delegation was engage in concrete coopera- eral Ahmed Aboul-Gheit said on Thursday that China was in touch with India dives’ Supreme Court termed as Geng also reiterated that led by Deputy Foreign Minister tion. She also condemned the the turmoil in the Arab region increases the dif- over the issue. unjust the imprisonment of nine China will not interfere in the Hekmat Khalil Karzai while the last month’s Kabul attacks and ficulty of finding an effective integrated develop- The Maldives has plunged MPs and former President Mo- Maldives’ internal affairs and op- Pakistani delegation was led offered Pakistan’s assistance for mental system. Abul Gheit’s comments came dur- into a crisis with its President hamed Nasheed who is in exile. pose any outside intervention. by Foreign Secretary Tehmina a joint investigation. ing the inaugural session of the 101st round of the Abdullah Yameen declaring a The court ruling - if imple- Wang told Saeed that China Janjua. Earlier, the Afghan Inte- Economic and Social Council of the Arab League state of Emergency and arrest- mented -- would have restored was closely watching the situ- The two-day meeting was rior Minister and the National held under Sudan, Xinhua reported. “This round ing the Chief Justice and former the Nasheed party’s majority ation and was confident that a follow-up of discussions on Directorate of Security (NDS) coincides with dangerous challenges and threats head of state. and threatened Yameen’s presi- Male had the wisdom to solve Afghanistan-Pakistan Action chief visited Islamabad and in the Arab world,” Abul Gheit said. He said that India has traditionally held dency. the crisis by itself. Plan for Peace and Solidar- met Prime Minister Shahid the circumstances are not normal in the Arab influence in the Indian Ocean Nasheed, perceived to be Asked about Indian Prime ity (APAPPS) -- a joint action Khaqan Abbasi along with world for achieving development, stressing that atoll nation where China has close to New Delhi, has urged Minister Narendra Modi and plan for cooperation in the other top civil and military violence and turmoil continue in different parts been trying to make inroads be- India to intervene militarily, a US President Donald Trump areas of counter-terrorism and officials for seeking Pakistan’s of the Arab world. Abul Gheit said that the Arabs cause of the country’s strategic move which China has warned expressing concern over the reduction of violence, peace cooperation in the wake of represent five percent of the world populations, location in the sea. will only complicate the situa- situation in the Maldives, Geng and reconciliation, Afghan the deadly attacks in Afghani- “but they only get one percent of the freshwater The archipelago in the Indi- tion. said: “The current situation refugees’ repatriation and joint stan. resources and 40 percent of the Arabs suffer from an Ocean is of immense strategic “Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the Maldives is its internal economic development. The Afghan officials at that water scarcity.” He stressed the need for more importance to India and China, met with the Maldives’ Presi- affairs. It should be properly Foreign Office spokes- time handed over to Pakistan efforts to overcome the current challenges, reiter- the world’s two most populous dent’s special envoy, (Maldivian) resolved through dialogue and person Mohammad Faisal a list of names of people sus- ated the importance of the role of the Arab spe- countries dependent on energy Economic Development Minis- consultation by all relevant tweeted that during the meet- pected of being involved in cialized organisations in the different domains, imports. ter Mohamed Saeed. parties. ing, Pakistan put emphasis on Kabul attacks. especially those related to the Arab citizens. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 10, 2018 Timothee Chalamet gets on board for ‘The King’ Actor Timothee Chalamet has been roped in to essay the role of King Henry V in David Michod’s film “The King”. The production for the Plan B-backed drama will start in June. Joel Edgerton and Michod wrote the script for the Netflix film, MIRROR in which Chalamet will play the young Henry V, reports deadline.com. After his 10 brother is killed in battle before his coronation, a young king is coronated in the late 1300s. The reluctant ruler wears the crown at a time when England was near a war with France, and the empire is teetering. He rises to the occasion, admirably. ENTERTAINMENT At the moment, Chalamet is looking forward to the Oscars ceremony. He is nomi- nated in Actor in a Leading Role category for “Call Me by Your Name”. (IANS) Mr. Big drummer Pat Torpey dies aged 64 at Torpey, who Martin. But before they could after Torpey’s diagnosis had drummed with Mr. record their debut, Torpey been made public. Torpey was Big from 1988-2002, was back out on the road, this replaced by Matt Starr, but he and from 2009-14, time with Robert Plant after worked with the band in the passed away yester- Chris Blackwell, Plant’s regular studio for last year’s Defying Pday. He was 64. drummer, broke his arm. Gravity and was credited as We received a press release Mr. Big was released in the “drum producer.” Torpey that said that the cause of 1989, but their second, 1991’s remained with the band on death was complications from Lean Into It, was their break- tour, contributing background Parkinson’s disease, with which through, reaching No. 15 on vocals and percussion, and he was diagnosed in 2014. After the Billboard 200 Albums getting behind the kit for “Just that, he remained with the chart and going platinum on Take My Heart.” band. serving as their “drum the strength of the No. 1 single “It’s a great back and forth producer” on last year’s Defy- “To Be With You.” But their that they have and I thought ing Gravity and contributing success didn’t last -- except Matt just did a stellar job on background vocals and percus- in Japan, where they’ve had a the drumming on the record sion on tour. huge following -- and Gilbert in general,” he continued. “But Born in Cleveland on Dec. was replaced by Richie Kotzen the fact that he really took the 14, 1953, Torpey began play- in 1997. They broke up after Pat Torpey stylings and advice ing drums when he was seven touring behind 2001’s Actual and did it selflessly and without years old and saw a polka band ming behind singers on Ameri- the Knack. Size. ego and was just there to help at a picnic. 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The statement continued: Weinstein - who has been threatened to “break process and Mr. Weinstein “Mr. Weinstein never fought “Over the 20 years plus since the accused of sexual misconduct [her]T kneecaps” when work- apologises for the way he may with Ms. Hayek on set and this movie’s success, Ms. Hayek and by dozens of women but has ing on ‘Frida’, and though the have approached the situation. comment does not reflect how Mr. Weinstein’s daughters have denied many of the allegations 65-year-old producer “doesn’t He hopes all involved can at he feels about her; he doesn’t had play dates, their families against him - issued a statement recall saying such an awful least agree that the movie was recall ever saying such an awful have enjoyed time together after Salma spoke to Oprah thing”, he has admitted there fantastic. thing.” when running into each other Winfrey about her experience was “creative friction” on set, “Mr. Weinstein apologises And though Salma - who has on vacations, and the two have on the set of the 2002 Frida but insisted his problems were for his boorish behaviour fol- 10-year-old daughter Valentina had dinners where they pitched Kahlo biopic. with director Julie Taymor. lowing a screening of ‘Frida’, with husband Francois-Henri and discussed projects such She said: “He told me he His spokesperson issued a prompted by his disappoint- Pinault - has previously accused as Ms. Hayek asking Harvey to wanted to kill me. He said to Ju- statement which read: “As in ment in the cut of the movie Weinstein of sexually harass- distribute her movie ‘Evelyn’ lie Taymor, ‘I am going to break most collaborative projects, - and a reason he took a firm ing her a number of times, the and Mr. Weinstein pitching her the kneecaps of that ‘c-word’.” there was creative friction on hand in the final edit. filmmaker insists they have a remake of ‘The Lives of Others’ Femalefirst.co.uk HILL STAR Movie Schedule TICKET RATES agles member Vince Gill revealed he was the Silver Rs. 80, Gold Rs. 150 victim of an attempted sexual assault when WůĂƟŶƵŵZƐ͘ϯϮϬ he was younger and at school. He added that the #MeToo movement, which grew out of the recent Hollywood sexual misconduct Escandals, had encouraged him to break his lifelong silence. Vintage Vinyl News reports that Gill, who joined the Eagles on tour last year, surprised record company executives when he “got serious” during a private performance. “I was in seventh grade, and a young, dumb kid,” he said. “I had a gym teacher that acted inappropriately toward me and was trying to do things that I didn’t know what the hell was going on. I was just fortunate that I got up and I ran. I just jumped up and I ran. I don’t know why. I don’t think I ever told anybody 11 am, 2 pm, 8 pm: my whole life. Even what’s been going on has been giv- Padmaavat (Hindi) ing me a little bit of courage to speak up too.” He then performed his song “Forever Changed” for the first time live. Its lyrics focus on sexual assault from the perspective of a female victim; Gill said it had taken him years to find the courage to record it. Last month, Stevie Nicks commented on the backlash against sexual misconduct, saying everybody should “keep fighting” against inequality, but added that she’d been “very lucky” in her dealings with Fleet- wood Mac. Earlier in January, Ann Wilson discussed the continued need to deliver the message of Heart’s 1977 song “Barracuda,” which was inspired by at- tempts to control her image using sexual suggestion. 5 pm: Maze Runner: Ultimateclassicrock The Death Cure

KG-2310 EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 10, 2018 SPORTS 11 Alexis Sanchez breaks Manchester India eye historic series win; United shirt sales record Sanchez joined Man- chester United from Ar- Proteas hope for redemption senal on a four-year-and- a-half contract in a swap Johannesburg, Feb. 9 it is expected that de Vil- deal that saw Henrikh (IANS): Beaming in confi- liers will bat at No.3 with Mkhitaryan moved to dence after three consecu- Jean Paul Duminy drop- the Gunners from Old tive wins, India will press ping down to No.4. One Trafford. Sanchez also hard to pocket a historic of David Miller or Khaya set new records on so- ODI series when they face Zondo will make way for cial media as the deal an- a depleted South Africa, him in the playing XI. nouncement post was who will hope for some The hosts will also ex- “the biggest United post AB de Villiers’ magic in the pect a solid foundation on Instagram with two fourth one-dayer at the from the opening due of million likes and com- New Wanderers Stadium Hashim Amla and stand- ments, the most shared here on Saturday. in skipper Aiden Markram United Facebook post With an unassailable to put pressure on the In- ever, the most retweeted 3-0 lead in hand, the Vi- dian pace duo of Bhu- United post ever, and the rat Kohli-led outfit need vneshwar Kumar and Jas- Alexis Sanchez hashtag #Alexis7 was the just one more win in the prit Bumrah. London, Feb. 9 (IANS): Thursday, Manchester number one trending top- six-match series to claim Teams: Manchester United has United executive vice- ic on Twitter worldwide,” their maiden ODI triumph India: Virat Kohli (Cap- announced that Chilean chairman Ed Woodward Woodward added. on South African soil and tain), Shikhar Dhawan, forward Alexis Sanchez also revealed that the “To put that into con- also cement their place Indian players celebrate their win against South Africa. Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Ra- set a new record of shirt former Barcelona player text, the announcement atop the International hane, Shreyas Iyer, Manish sales after joining the broke the Red Devils’ so- posts generated 75 per- Cricket Council (ICC) ODI tain registering his 34th lapsed against the Indi- jersey and will hope to Pandey, Dinesh Karthik, English Premier League cial media interaction cent more interactions rankings. Previously, India ODI ton to lift his team to an spin duo, with both replicate that in the fourth Kedar Jadhav, Mahendra (EPL) club during the win- records, reports Efe. than the announcement came close taking a 2-1 a commanding 303 even Chahal and Kuldeep tak- game. Singh Dhoni (WK), Har- ter transfer window. “Alexis Sanchez has of the sale of the world’s lead in the 2010-11 series after the middle order col- ing four wickets apiece. The hosts will also dik Pandya, Yuzvendra During the presenta- set a new January signing most-expensive player under Mahendra Singh lapsed. Dhawan too struck Whether this will change hope for some respite after Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, tion of the English foot- record in terms of shirt last summer when Ney- Dhoni, only to lose 2-3 a fine half century to forge on Saturday remains to de Villiers was, on Thurs- Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar ball giant’s results for the sales, three times the pre- mar moved from Barce- eventually. a 140-run second wicket be seen. day, added to their ODI Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, second quarter of the vious record,” Woodward lona to Paris Saint-Ger- Going in to the fourth stand that laid the founda- Saturday’s match also squad for the remaining Mohammed Shami, Shar- 2017/2018 season on said. main,” he continued. ODI, India’s only concern tion at Cape Town. holds special significance three matches. dul Thakur. will be the consecutive India’s bowling has for the South Africans. It The star batsman South Africa: Aiden failures of opener Rohit clicked excellently in the is the ‘Pink ODI’, played missed the first three ODIs Markram (Captain), Sharma, but not so much three matches so far, with for the awareness against owing to a finger injury he Hashim Amla, Jean Paul that Kohli will tinker with the wrist spin duo of leg- breast cancer and for the had sustained during the Duminy, Imran Tahir, Da- NFA releases names of U-21 players the winning combination gie Yuzvendra Chahal and benefit of those suffering third Test. However, Crick- vid Miller, Morne Morkel, Dimapur, Feb. 9 (EMN): The names of the players 13. Kevisalie Sechü in the crucial game. chinaman Kuldeep Yadav, from the disease. It was et South Africa (CSA) will Chris Morris, Lungisani The Nagaland Football are as follows: 14. Neikethozo Yhome Despite Rohit’s woes accounting for 21 out of first held in 2011, and this acccess de Villiers’ fitness Ngidi, Andile Phehluk- Association (NFA) through 1. 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Nighatu T. Sumi directed to report to Coach nament as part of the cel- 8. Ilanger Kevilhoubi on Feb. 12 at 1 ebration of the birth cente- 9. Vikethozo Zhotso pm. For further details one Relaxed Serena ready for comeback at Fed Cup nary of Dr. T. Ao which will 10. Tongpang Jamir may contact the Coach be held at Guwahati from 11. Khrükhoto Resu through: 9856071784 and Asheville, Feb. 9 (AFP): Feb. 22 till the 28th. 12. Kevikielie Pienyü 7005088728. Serena Williams returns Serena Williams to tennis after a year-long absence on Saturday, with all eyes on the former world number one as she F1 will still have ‘glamor’ sets out on her quest to reclaim her position at the pinnacle of her sport. without models, says Carey The 36-year-old su- London, Feb. 9 (Reuters): perstar has not played a Formula One will have no competitive match since female models parading winning the last of her 23 on the starting grid this Grand Slam titles at the season but will still be a Australian Open last year, sport of “glamor and mys- where she was in the early tique”, according to chair- stages of pregnancy. man and chief executive Since giving birth Chase Carey. to her daughter Alexis The American, who re- Olympia in September, placed octogenarian Ber- Williams has played only nie Ecclestone as supremo once, in an exhibition last year, told newspaper match in Abu Dhabi in reporters that he person- December, where she lost world number 17 CoCo year and get a couple Court, Evonne Goolagong Ohanian in November, ally would have retained Chase Carey to French Open cham- Vandeweghe as well as matches or a match be- and Kim Clijsters, who all said being a mother may the use of the models to pion Jelena Ostapenko. world number 62 Lauren hind her. won Grand Slam titles af- boost her quest, believ- hold up the drivers’ num- up with and I respect that. dia, the commercial rights Williams had initially Davis. “She enjoys Fed Cup, ter having children, when ing that it has given her a bers before the race. “Actually if you just left holders. targeted last month’s Aus- The tie opens with two and Serena and Venus she returns to the circuit. more relaxed perspective However he accepted it up to me, personally, I “We’re going to con- tralian Open for a come- singles rubbers on Satur- have been extremely sup- She is currently one on her profession. that others had different like the grid girls,” he add- tinue to have pretty girls back, but abandoned day followed by reverse portive, and it happened title short of matching “Actually, I think hav- views. ed. “But it’s not a decision at races. I think it’s part of that ambitious goal af- singles on Sunday, with to be a good fit. It’s an Court’s all-time record for ing a baby might help. Formula One an- for me, it’s a decision for life, and it’s a part of what ter declaring she was not doubles as the fifth rubber honour to have them on Slam singles titles of 24 -- When I’m too anxious, I nounced last week that fans.” makes our sport special. “where I personally want if required. the team. We had a great a mark she is determined lose matches, and I feel it was ending the use of Carey said a significant “It is a sport of glam- to be”. Targeting 25th Slam team last year at every tie to better. like a lot of that anxiety walk-on models because number of people found or and of mystique. But I Instead, she will get US captain Kathy Rinaldi and again this year start- “Maybe this goes with- disappeared when Olym- the custom “does not reso- the use of models to have think you have to continue her first taste of com- said the Fed Cup was the ing off.” out saying, but it needs to pia was born,” Williams nate with our brand val- “an exploitative element”, to evolve. In today’s world petitive tennis when the perfect venue for Williams Williams will use the be said in a powerful way: said. ues and clearly is at odds be outdated and inappro- there are obviously differ- United States kick off the to launch her comeback. match as preparation for I absolutely want more “Knowing I’ve got this with modern day societal priate -- even if the models ent sensitivities to 10 or 12 defence of their Fed Cup “She’s been out, be- her full-fledged return Grand Slams,” she told beautiful baby to go home norms”. themselves were proud to years ago. I don’t think you crown against the Neth- coming a new mom, and to the WTA circuit at the Vogue in an interview last to makes me feel like I “I think the reaction do the job. can just be stubborn.” erlands at Asheville, North she’s looking to get back March 5-18 BNP Paribas month. “I’m well aware of don’t have to play another has been what we expect- Those in favor general- Formula One has an- Carolina. into playing,” Rinaldi said. Open at Indian Wells be- the record books, unfortu- match. I don’t need the ed,” Britain’s Daily Tele- ly felt less strongly about it. nounced a new ‘Grid Kids’ Williams heads a pow- “We saw her play an fore heading to Florida for nately. It’s not a secret that money or the titles or the graph quoted Carey as say- “We’re going to main- program to replace the erful US team that in- exhibition at the end of the Miami Open. I have my sights on 25.” prestige. I want them, but ing. “Unsurprisingly, many tain glamor,” said Carey, models when the new sea- cludes her elder sister, last year, but this is a great Williams will be bid- Williams, who married I don’t need them. That’s long-term fans view it as who was brought in by son starts in Australia on and eighth-ranked, Venus, way for her to start the ding to emulate Margaret Reddit co-founder Alexis a different feeling for me.” part of the sport they grew U.S.-based Liberty Me- March 25.

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C M Y K 12 SPORTS Winter Olympics open in S.Korea Isco Madrid exit rumours all 'lies' according to Zidane Madrid, Feb. 9 (AFP): Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has branded a re- port saying he wants to sell Spain midfielder Isco as "lies". "I have full faith in my team. I am one of those people who, when I start something, I go with it to the death. I believe in what I do, and I want Isco to stay here his whole life," Zidane said at a press con- ference on Friday ahead of this weekend's home clash with Real Sociedad in La Liga. Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has rubbished reports he wants "Isco is a very good rid of Isco player. It is a lie, and I am answering in order to put play every game but I am Barcelona, albeit with a an end to this," added the counting on him," said game in hand. Frenchman of the Span- Zidane. "I don't need any reas- ish media report which His team are currently surance. Tomorrow (Sat- claimed he had asked fourth in La Liga ahead urday) is a very important Real president Florentino of Saturday's match at league game, and we want Perez to find a buyer for the Santiago Bernabeu, to keep picking up points the 25-year-old at the end which serves first and and get closer to the top of of this campaign. foremost as a rehearsal for the table, without thinking That has led to inevi- next Wednesday's crunch about Wednesday when table speculation in Eng- Champions League last we know we have a huge land that Isco -- who came 16, first leg at home to game," Zidane added. off the bench for Gareth Paris Saint-Germain. "Consistency has been Bale and scored Real's The reigning Spanish our problem this season, and European champi- but over the course of a AP/PTI second goal in their 2-2 &ŝƌĞǁŽƌŬƐĂƌĞƐĞƚŽīĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞŽƉĞŶŝŶŐĐĞƌĞŵŽŶLJŽĨƚŚĞϮϬϭϴtŝŶƚĞƌKůLJŵƉŝĐƐŝŶWLJĞŽŶŐĐŚĂŶŐ͕^ŽƵƚŚ<ŽƌĞĂŽŶ&ƌŝ͘&Ğď͘ϵ͘ draw at Levante last week- ons are no longer in the season bad things can end -- could be bound for running to defend their happen. the Premier League. title in La Liga, in which We don't know how PyeongChang, Feb. 9 (IANS): The leader Kim Jong-un, the honorary month said the Games could send pic Committee to compete under "We have 25 players they have won just two of the season will finish but PyeongChang Olympic Stadium president of North Korea, Kim "the message of peace" after the the Olympic flag. and everyone is impor- their last six games and sit we still believe we can do ushered in the 23rd Winter Games Yong-nam, as well as South Ko- IOC had approved the two Koreas' Pita Taufatofua of Tonga, who tant. Perhaps Isco won't 19 points behind leaders very good things." on Friday with a glittering open- rean President Moon Jae-in, Vice request to march jointly under the had attended the Rio de Janeiro ing ceremony that saw athletes President of the United States same flag for the first time since Opening Ceremony with his bare from both South and North Korea, Mike Pence and Japanese Prime Turin in 2006. torso slathered in coconut oil, two countries who have techni- Minister Shinzo Abe, reports Efe "If there is a true symbol of astonished crowds as he repeated Australia's Travis Head signs for cally been at war for 65 years, news agency. peace in the world, that is the his entry despite the freezing con- marching together under a uni- The United States, South Ko- Olympic spirit," Guterres said. ditions which were also stoically fied Korean flag showing a blue, rea and Japan have been at the The ceremony was also no- borne by the delegation from Ber- borderless country. forefront of international efforts table for the absence of an official muda, who wore the Caribbean Worcestershire, targets Test cap A shirtless Tongan flag- to rein in North Korea's nuclear Russian delegation after Russia island's eponymous shorts. bearer in freezing temperature weapons programme, which saw and the Russian Olympic Com- The PyeongChang 2018 Win- and 169 Russian athletes set to Pyongyang carry out a series of mittee were banned from attend- ter Olympic Games run from compete as neutrals were the missile tests last year. ing the Games over the doping February 9-25, although several other highlights. United Nations Secretary Gen- scandal which rocked the last sporting events, including mixed Among the 25,000 spectators eral Antonio Guterres on Thurs- Winter Olympics, held in 2014 in doubles' curling, qualifying heats who witnessed the colourful, day echoed the sentiments of In- Sochi, Russia. for the moguls in freestyle skiing, light-filled event were Kim Yo- ternational Olympic Committee The Russian athletes were and the team figure skating com- jong, the sister of North Korean president Thomas Bach, who last invited by the International Olym- petition, have already begun. Leicester's Riyad Mahrez returns Aizawl's Saighani to training, ending transfer standoff cleared for Neroca game Imphal, Feb. 9 (IANS): Aizawl reverse fixture in Aizawl. Centre FC breathed a sigh of relief on back Lalriatrenga is also injured. the eve of their I-League clash The 31-year-old Saighani, against Neroca FC as star de- meanwhile, had landed here fender Masih Saighani on Wednesday finally got with his team the Pro- but he was ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂΖƐdƌĂǀŝƐ,ĞĂĚďĂƚƐĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞĨŽƵƌƚŚŽŶĞͲĚĂLJŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂůďĞƚǁĞĞŶŶŐůĂŶĚĂŶĚƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂĂƚƚŚĞ tected Area initially not Adelaide Oval on Jan. 26. Permit (PAP) allowed to required for leave the air- London, Feb. 9 (AFP): English county pionship, said they would be looking Afghan na- port and en- side Worcestershire announced the for "another leading overseas player" in tionals to enter the state of Ma- ter Imphal city. signing of Australian international Travis Head's likely absence for Australia's five nipur. But, after the intervention Head for the 2018 season on Friday, with ODIs and one T20 in England midway London, Feb. 9 (Reuters): Riyad British media reported on Friday "Masih comes tomorrow of the Neroca FC owner, he was the all-rounder targeting a place in his through the campaign. Mahrez ended a 10-day standoff that Mahrez was now keen to play morning and will play the match allowed to spend the night at the Test team. "We are delighted to have signed Tra- with Leicester City on Friday when against the team who tried to buy straight away. He got the permit. team hotel with special permis- The 24-year-old captained Adelaide vis," said Worcestershire vice-chairman he was pictured returning to the him on transfer deadline day. I am relieved just a little bit as we sion. He left Imphal on Thursday Strikers to glory in this year's Big Bash Tim Curtis. club’s training ground. Mahrez has neither trained still will be having only one cen- morning and was waiting for League and was the competition's "Travis will start the season with us in The Algerian was pictured ar- nor played with the Leicester team tral back," Aizawl's Portuguese the clearance in Guwahati. The fourth highest run-scorer while he im- April and will be with us right through to riving in a black people carrier at since transfer deadline day when coach Paulo Menezes told IANS. match is at 2 p.m. and he is ex- pressed with an innings of 96 in Austra- and including T20 finals day on Septem- the club’s training ground on Friday Leicester rejected a bid from the Aizawl have injuries and sus- pected to straight away take part lia's consolation win over England in the ber 15. He will miss two championship morning, less than 24 hours after Premier League leaders. pensions to key players especial- in the afternoon kickoff at the recent one-day series. games in June when Australia have an manager Claude Puel appealed British media reported friends ly at the heart of their defence. Khuman Lampak Main Stadium. Head, who has 34 one-day interna- ODI series and a T20I against England to him to “get his head right” and of the player saying he has been C.Lalrosanga got a red card in Aizawl are currently at the tional and 10 Twenty20 caps, could boost over here. return. “depressed” since the deal failed to their last game against Churchill sixth position in the league table his Test prospects as he will feature in all "But he is ambitious to play Test Puel indicated Mahrez would go through. Brothers while Kareem Omolaja with 16 points from 12 games three formats for Worcestershire. cricket and Cricket Australia have en- not be available for Saturday’s It was unclear if he has had per- has been ruled out of the season while Neroca are placed second Worcestershire, promoted last sea- couraged him and other young players game against Manchester City, but mission to be away. after picking up an injury in the with 27 points from 14 matches. son to division one of the country cham- to play cricket this summer." Three Indians in 'HEXWDQW&RXWLQKRJXLGHV%DUoDWR&RSDGHO5H\ÀQDO Valencia, Feb. 9 (IANS): dangerous free kick by lion-pound ($198 million) Head coach Marcelino Recent acquisition Argentine superstar Lio- transfer from English Pre- Garcia Toral sought to give NBA global camp Philippe Coutinho scored nel Messi in the eighth mier League (EPL) side his club a fighting chance a magnificent goal off an minute. Liverpool. by putting in Carlos Soler New Delhi, Feb. 9 (IANS): tant coaches John Bry- equally remarkable play Still just one goal down, On his very first touch, and Goncalo Guedes, and Three Indians are among ant, Ed Pinckney, Jonah by Luis Suarez as FC Bar- Valencia nearly got the Coutinho slid forward to Valencia subsequently the 65 boys and girls Herscu and Will Scott, celona finished off a 3-0 equaliser on an outstand- get his foot on a perfectly upped its intensity in pur- from 36 countries who former NBA head coach victory on aggregate over ing header by Rodrigo that placed pass from the left suit of a goal. Jose Luis will travel to Los Angeles and 1992 "Dream Team" Valencia to progress to the beat Barça net minder Jas- side by Suarez, who had Gaya nearly made the for the fourth annual assistant coach P.J. Car- Copa del Rey final. per Cillessen but clanked maneuvered around a aggregate score 2-1 but Basketball Without Bor- lesimo, former NBA Barça came into the off the crossbar. Later, a Valencia defender, and Cillessen made a miracu- ders (BWB) global camp champion head coach second leg at Mestalla great individual effort by bounce the ball at an lous, handball-type save at organised by the NBA. Paul Westhead, and USA Stadium on Thursday in Simone Zaza nearly set up acute angle into the left point-blank range. The National Basket- Basketball coach Don excellent shape after win- a golden scoring chance, side of the goal in the 49th Later, finding space ball Association (NBA), Showalter will oversee ning the opening match but the play was disrupted minute. Joy and relief were against an aggressive op- the governing body of the youngsters in the at Camp Nou 1-0 on Feb- when the Italian's pass apparent on the face of ponent, Barcelona man- the game in the US, will camp. ruary 1, reports Efe. But to Luciano Vietto grazed the Brazilian internation- aged a second goal of the hold the camp from Feb- The coaches will lead Valencia came out with an Barcelona defender Sergi al, whose price tag also night -- and third overall ruary 16-18 at the Los the campers through a intelligent game plan and Roberto's heel. comes with sky-high ex- -- when Suarez stole the Angeles Lakers' prac- variety of activities on had chances to equalise Even so, the ball ended pectations of being one of ball from Brazilian de- tice facility as part of and off the court, in- in the first half, happily up inside the penalty arc, the Catalan club's corner- fender Gabriel and set up their All-Star 2018 pro- cluding movement ef- ceding ball possession to where Rodrigo got off a stones. Ivan Rakitic for a score in gramme. While Sejin ficiency, positional skill the Catalans while waiting powerful blast that Cil- For Valencia, however, the 82nd minute. Mathew and Princepal development, shooting patiently for opportunities lessen did well to save. it was a crushing blow Next up for Barça in Singh are the Indians in and skills competitions, on the counter-attack. After the intermission, since the club suddenly the April 21 Copa del Rey the boys' list, Pushpa is five-on-five games, and The home side kept Barça head coach Ernesto found itself needing three championship match the lone representative daily life skills seminars AP/PTI things close, with goal- Valverde sent on Coutin- goals to have any chance will be Sevilla, which ad- from the country in the focusing on health, lead- &ĂƌĐĞůŽŶĂΖƐWŚŝůŝƉƉĞŽƵƟŶŚŽŝƐĐŽŶŐƌĂƚƵůĂƚĞĚďLJƚĞĂŵŵĂƚĞ& keeper Jaume Domenech ho, who arrived during the of advancing to their first vanced with a 3-1 victory girls' section. ership and communica- ĂƌĐĞůŽŶĂΖƐ>ŝŽŶĞůDĞƐƐŝ͕ďĂĐŬ͕ĂŌĞƌƐĐŽƌŝŶŐĂŐŽĂůĂŐĂŝŶƐƚsĂůĞŶĐŝĂ doing his part with a tre- winter transfer window Copa del Rey final since on aggregate over Leganes Current NBA assis- tion. ĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚŽƉĂĚĞůZĞLJ͕ƐĞŵŝĮŶĂů͕ƐĞĐŽŶĚůĞŐ͕ƐŽĐĐĞƌŵĂƚĐŚ mendous fist save off a via a whopping 142-mil- ĂƚƚŚĞDĞƐƚĂůůĂƐƚĂĚŝƵŵŝŶsĂůĞŶĐŝĂ͕^ƉĂŝŶŽŶdŚƵƌ͘&Ğď͘ϴ͘ 2008. on Wednesday.

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