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VOL. XVII NO. 258 | PAGES 12 ` 5/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 Second session of 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly begins Roads, development and illegal migrants engage session Our Correspondent in reply to a supplementary Kiphire 552; Longleng 550; remaining funds to com- Kohima, Sep. 18 (EMN): question during the ques- Wokha 500; Zunheboto 462; plete the project. ‘Once the The second session of the tion hour of the first sitting. Mon 416; Phek 321; and basic functional infrastruc- 13th Nagaland Legislative Reminding the treasury Tuensang had the least with tures are completed, the Assembly (NLA) began on bench about the Cabinet’s only 157 ILP. The number battalion’s headquarter will Tuesday with issues ranging first commitments to repair of ILP offenders who were be operational,’ he said. from roads to illegal im- district headquarter roads caught by the administra- Gov. gives assent to road migrants, and government within 60 days, opposi- tion since January 2018, he safety amendment bill teachers to appointments tion MLA Kuzholuzo Nienu said, was 505 persons. dominating the agenda of queried whether work was With regard to the steps Governor PB Acharya has the session. Road projects being undertaken. Ozukum the government was taking given assent to three gov- and the issue of illegal im- informed that 116.455 km to check the influx of illegal ernment bills including migrants though, were the have been prioritised out of immigrants, Patton pointed the Nagaland Road Safety issues that engaged the which 70.801 km have been out that ‘periodic checks’ Authority Act of 2013 (first ruling and the opposition completed with the first in- were being undertaken by amendment) Bill and the members more. stalment of INR 25 cr. as the the administration and the Nagaland Appropriation Chief Minister Neiphiu total allocated fund. The re- police in the districts. He Bills 2018 no. 1 and no. 2. Rio and Leader of Opposi- maining 45.654 km, he said, informed that a committee Also, Neiphiu Rio in- tion TR Zeliang made obitu- would be covered when the was set up recently to exam- troduced the Nagaland ary references to former second release is made, and ine reports of the previous Goods and Services Tax Prime Minister Atal Bihari after the monsoon recedes. committees and to recom- (amendment) Bill of 2018. Vajpayee, who passed In another starred ques- mend a more robust system Speaker Vikho-o Yhoshü away on August 16, and tion, MLA Vikheho Swu for implementation of the announced that matters former Lok Sabha Speaker sought the reason behind ILP mechanism. relating to the bill would be Somnath Chatterjee who the delay in awarding work taken up for consideration passed away on August 13. order for construction of MHA approached for and for approval on Sep- Before the list of business bridges. In regard to San- completion of 11th NAP tember 20. for the day proceeded, the uorü Bridge at the Secre- Neiphiu Rio addressing the second session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, which began on Tuesday in Kohima. (IR) project No progress in Tuli paper assembly observed two tariat Road in Kohima, Ozu- Status of the 11th NAP mill revival minutes of silence as a mark kum replied, the work order not fulfilled. He said that in completion of the evalu- projects even after a lapse of who is also the minister (IR) battalion at Aboi: The of respect to the departed was issued in July 2016 but the fifth call was opened ation process resulting in 1-3 years. More important in charge of Home, said it deputy chief minister said Rio has said that there had leaders. could not take off due to on September 5, and ten- the expiration of the bid road projects that needed was the consolidated figure that the establishment was been no progress in the revival of Tuli Paper Mill so PWD announces ‘landowner problems.’ Al- der evaluation is now in validity. He said that the immediate attention were from the district deputy ‘sanctioned’ under spe- far. Responding to a query road policy though the problem has progress. He added that department was waiting for proposed as substitutes, commissioners in the state. cial planning assistance been solved, he informed, the work order would be extension of time from the he said. He was replying to a starred (SPA) but the ministry had raised by the opposition on The Public Works depart- work could not begin due issued after the technical ministry to award the work. query raised by opposition the status of the project, Rio 66,894 ILP issued in stopped sanctioning the ment (roads and bridges) to the rainy season. and financial formalities Also, on the substitution legislators Kuzholuzo Nienu gave updates about the ef- Nagaland since 2015; 505 funds during 2012-13; work has constituted a road Khughu Bridge between are completed. of six projects, which were and Dr. Imtiwapang Aier. forts that were made by the offenders caught had had to be temporarily maintenance task force, Kichilimi and Utsomi in Tsuyi Bridge between previously approved ‘in Patton said Dimapur suspended then. However, state government on the re- which is working on a ‘com- Atoizu division: The minis- Ghathashi and Hebolimi principle’ by the ministry Nagaland has recorded topped the list with 54, 574 he said it had resumed after vival works since 2013 and prehensive road policy.’ ter explained that the ten- in Pughoboto division and of Roads and Transport, issuing 66,894 Inner Line permits during the past the centre released funds; the steps that were taken This was stated by min- der was cancelled for the Tsuyi Bridge between Nat- Ozukum maintained that Permits (ILP) from January four years while Kohima the state’s government has for the diversion of funds by ister for PWD (roads and fourth time because the sumi and Asukiqa: Ozu- they had to be substituted 2015 till date. Deputy Chief followed with 7271; Peren approached the ministry of the HPCL. bridges) Tongpang Ozukum tendering procedure was kum said there was delay due to ‘non-sanctioning’ of Minister Yanthungo Patton, 1371; Mokokchung 720; Home Affairs to release the Continued on page 5... Ruling and opposition agree: Govt. teachers need to do more Set up Lokayukta as approved— Acaut to govt. Our Correspondent House work together and district; 15 in Dimapur; 13 primary teachers and 66 grad- Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): The the Nagaland Lokayukta Act, lic commitment by both your Kohima, Sep. 18 (EMN): On discuss what should be done in Tuensang; 11 in Mon; ten uate teachers so far. Although anti-graft group the Against Cor- 2017 for general information,” party and the PDA government Tuesday, there was an agree- about the performance of in Longleng; eight in Peren; no date has been scheduled ruption and Unabated Taxation the letter read. “However, as of towards good governance and ment in the Nagaland Legisla- government school teachers. seven each in Phek and Wok- to fill the vacancies, he said (Acaut) has asked the People’s today the Lokayukta Act remains transparency, we put forward our tive Assembly session, at least He said ‘real focus’ is needed. ha; four each in Kiphire and it would be done through the Democratic Alliance (PDA) gov- only on paper.” request for immediate setting up among prominent members The leader of the House, Mokokchung; and three in department selection board ernment to start implementing The organisation opined that of Lokayukta body for the state.’ from both the ruling and op- Rio, admitted that govern- Kohima. in accordance with rule-6B of the anti-corruption ombuds- ‘thus far, the ACAUT had been “We understand that dur- position that the government ment schools have not been Currently, the state’s Edu- the Nagaland School Educa- man Lokayukta. most consistent and persistent ing April 2018 the government teachers in the state need performing well over the cation department has 1660 tion Service Rules of 2017. ‘...Your government should for the passing and implemen- of Nagaland has filed before to do more. The statement years. Welcoming the sugges- mathematics and science Rio pointed out that the not wait for the Supreme Court tation of Lokayukta, which will the Supreme Court an affidavit of agreement was that govt. tion of the opposition MLA, teachers, Rio said. department was in a mess and deadline but go ahead and ap- root out the cancerous growth explaining that the process is teachers were ‘more expe- Rio asserted that the teach- In response to a question a lengthy exercise was being point the Lokayukta at the earli- of corruption in our state and on for the appointment of the rienced in agitations’ than ing profession was ‘honour- whether or not the School undertaken by the govern- est,’ the Acaut stated. The Acaut bring about some resemblance Lokayukta in Nagaland. How- teaching students. able.’ Therefore, the outcome Education department had ment to sort it out. issued to the media on Tuesday of progress and development ever, no such appointment of Opposition MLA and should correspond with the appointed any untrained “Once that is sorted out, a copy of a letter addressed to the in the state,’ the statement read. the Lokayukta has been made by former Home Minister Im- perks: “Let us give joint ef- graduate teachers and pri- checking the requirement of chief minister of Nagaland. ‘...Your party, the Nationalist your government,” the organisa- kong L Imchen said during forts to wipe out the proxy mary teachers since March the respective schools, we will “The all important legisla- Democratic Progressive Party tion stated. the assembly session on Tues- teachers, ghost teachers, and 2018, the chief minister said conduct recruitment as per tion—the Nagaland Lokayukta campaigned with the promise to The organisation added that day that the performance of all kinds of teachers who are 43 untrained teachers were the rules of the department,” Act, 2017 was duly given assent change and reform. In fact, the the apex court had on July 10 govt. schools cannot be com- not attending their duties but appointed to retirement va- he said. by the honourable governor NDPP promised during the elec- granted three more months to pared with private schools as drawing their pay,” the chief cancies, out of which four Leader of Opposition TR of Nagaland on December 21, tion campaign that it will ‘fight the states including Nagaland to far as merit was concerned. minister said. were ad-hoc and 39 were ap- Zeliang expressed displeasure 2017. Following this, on January against corruption, centraliza- appoint their respective Lokay- He pointed out that the salary pointed on grounds of com- at the replies being given by 99 schools in Nagaland 31 2018, the Nagaland Gazette tion of power, and restore Rule ukta, which would have to be by component and the workload passion. He said these were the chief minister and not without mathematics, issued a notification publishing of Law in the state’. With the pub- October 10 2018. was also different but the gov- proposed during October by the advisors in charge of science teachers ernment teachers were ‘more 2017 and accordingly, the the departments. He alleged experienced in staging strikes Also, in a startling revelation, P&AR clearance was given. that the advisors were not and agitation than any other Neiphiu Rio disclosed that He informed that there were being allowed to perform. state or employees but not on 99 government schools in 9, 155 primary teachers and 3, “Empower them or do away 25 PHC without medical officers their students’ performances Nagaland had no teachers for 361 graduate teachers under (with them). The stand of the Our Correspondent as provided for by the Indian Pub- raised by Naga People’s Front in the annual examinations.’ mathematics and science. ‘state creation.’ government should be very Kohima, Sep. 18 (EMN): Nagaland lic Health Standard. However, 25 MLA Y Vikheho Swu, the minister Stating that the issue Replying to a query raised On the number of vacan- clear, he said. The former has 137 primary health centres are said to be functioning without for Health and Family Welfare S should not be the concern of by opposition MLA Y Vikheho cies that has accumulated in chief minister Zeliang also (PHC) spread across the districts, designated medical officers. Pangnyu Phom replied that only the minister in charge alone, Swu, the chief minister said ‘state creation,’ the chief min- objected to the question hour with each PHC entitled to a doctor In response to a question 112 PHC had medical officers. he suggested that the entire 17 schools were in Zunheboto ister said that there were 249 not being extended. No funds sanctioned Tangkhul Nagas rally against killing of police officer D i m a p u r, Se p. 1 8 who was found dead committed by a mem- yet for NDRF 2018-19 (EMN): More than 4, between Zapami and ber of our community Our Correspondent 000 people of Ukhrul Zeketsa villages on Sep- which we abhor in the Kohima, Sep. 18 (EMN): Chief Minister Neiphiu district in Manipur tember 15 after he went strongest terms,” the Rio on Tuesday said that Nagaland was yet converged at the Tang- missing on September declaration added. to receive funds from the National Disaster khul Naga Long ground 7. The declaration was The gathering con- Response Fund (NDRF) for 2018-19 for the in Ukhrul town, on Sep- jointly appended by demned the act alleged damage caused by the monsoon in the state tember 18 to condemn Tangkhul Naga Long to have been committed this year. the killing of Nagaland (TNL) Vice President P by accused Yurreingam However, Rio said that relief aid that was police officer Neiphre- Peimi, Tangkhul Shanao R Shimray of Kharasom received from individuals and NGOs to the tuo Metsie-o. Long’s President Grace village, and his accom- chief minister’s relief fund as on September 14 The participants Shatsang, Tangkhul plice LW Ringthingchon totalled INR 4, 69,24,536.83. expressed shame and Naga Wungnao Long’s of Lunghar village, as a “The amount received from individuals/ humiliation at the inci- President AS Vaomi, “crime against human- NGOs are under hectic operations for relief/ dent and prayed for the Tangkhul Katamnao ity.” rehabilitation/ex-gratia to the affected families bereaved family and Saklong’s President AS The community has and to meet the critical gaps not covered under Naga brethren. A two- Rangma, and Tangkhul appealed that such “ir- NDRF sanctions,” Rio stated in a written reply minute silent prayer Mayar Ngala Long’s responsible, despica- to a question raised by MLA Muthingnyuba led by Rev. M Luiram President LM Thanmi. ble and brute incident Sangtam. was observed for for- “We come together may not cast a nega- The MLA had also sought details of 4000 giveness, based on the to stand as one with his tive aspersion to the people who were affected. The chief minister biblical witness of Cain family, his village and whole community,” and stated that the detailed list was being compiled and Abel. the rest of all Naga tribes expressed trust in the by the districts; the consolidated final list was The event issued a at this hour of darkest rational and matured yet to be received. He pointed out that the af- joint declaration stating trial,” the declaration wisdom of the Naga fected population was much more than 4000 vehement denounce- read. brethren. It also prayed ment for the killing of “Today, we hang our that the spirit of the Al- because entire Kiphire district and several ad- EM Image ministrative subdivisions in all the 11 districts Neiphretuo Metsie-o, heads in shame and hu- mighty God sustain and of Chiechama village Leaders of Tangkhul community organisations and members of the public seen here at the rally in Ukhrul townin mility that such a hei- comfort the bereaved of the state were severely affected. Manipur on September 18. in Kohima district, nous crime has been family. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 2 STATE NEWS IN BRIEF Mokokchung fire: Advisor Imtikumzuk, NDPP GB union Dmr. informs on meeting The GBs Union Dimapur has informed ‘all the newly nominated tribe-wise executive members’ that the first executive meeting will be held on Sep. 22 from give financial aid to affected families 10:00 am at the GBs Union office. The Union’s General Secretary, T. Onen Jamir has informed all the concern members to attend the meeting without fail. Mokokchung, Sep. 18 evening. The three wards: (EMN): Some members Sangtemla, Arkong and Nagaland Cricket Association of the Nationalist Demo- Marepkong fall under 26 cratic Progressive Party Aonglenden AC and Imti- special general meeting on Sep. 20 (NDPP) of 26 Aonglenden kumzuk is the incumbent A special general meeting of the Nagaland Cricket As- assembly constituency elected representative. sociation has been convened on Sep. 20 from 2:00 pm visited the areas affected Ao Senden appeals in the conference hall at Nagaland Cricket Stadium by the twin fire tragedies Ao Senden, the apex ,Sovima, Dimapur. All the district units affiliated to in Mokokchung town re- organisation of the Ao the NCA are requested to send two representatives to cently. community, on Tue. ap- the meeting. All NCA Office-bearers, sub-committee A statement from the pealed the district admin- members are also requested to attend the same. The party on Tuesday informed istration to dispense all special general meeting will decide on the Supreme that the office-bearers of possible and necessary Court guideline for the adoption of the new constitu- 26 Aonglenden AC and N help to the victims of the tion of BCCI by the state associations latest by Sep. Akok Longkumer, PS to fire incidents at Mokokc- 20, the NCA Joint Secy. A Rahman informed in a press Imtikumzuk, advisor to hung town. note. Sericulture and Excise, The Ao Senden also visited the affected areas expressed its heartfelt soli- NNC, FGN joint meeting on Sep. 24 at Sangtemla and Marep- darity with the victims. A joint meeting of the Naga National Council (NNC) kong wards and expressed Mo re t h a n s e v e n and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) will solidarity with the affect- houses were razed to the be held on Sep. 24 at TPC, Kohima. The Secretary ed families. It added that Members of NDPP 26 Aonglenden AC during their visit to areas affected by fire at Sangtemla Ward, Mokokchung. ground in separate fire in- FGN, Thihü Khamo informed that the meeting will they also donated money cidents at different locali- discuss on ‘the real peace and real goal of the Naga Na- to the fire victims. administration to provide at the earliest and to start actions. twin fire incidents which ties in Mokokchung town tion’. Therefore, all the Central Authorities, Regional The party workers have emergency relief assist- assessing the ground reali- Eight families were happened on last Sun- on Sunday and Monday Authorities and high ranking Naga Army officers of also appealed the district ance to the affected people ties for further necessary rendered homeless in the day night and Monday evening. the NNC/FGN have been requested to positively at- tend the meeting. Zbto. DTO informs vehicle owners Agri. clinic and business District Transport Officer, Zunheboto, Bendang Shall not accept anything lesser than Longkumer has informed all the vehicle owners having other “state registration mark” to mandato- centre inaugurated at Kiphire rily re-assign their vehicle according to MV Act 1988 capital punishment — Angami Youth Org. Sec 47(1). A DIPR news update stated that MV Act Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): He was optimistic that 1988 Sec 47(1) stipulates that vehicles with other Deputy Commissioner, the centre would surely Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): which is beyond any pos- tion Force who promptly prosecutors to press for Strongly condemning the sible reasoning requires identified and arrested the the maximum penalty for “State Registration Mark” should not be kept in Mohammad Ali Shihab, enhance the agriculture another state for a period not exceeding 12 months. murder of Late Neiphre- social boycott and stigma, perpetrators. the two accused, the or- IAS formally inaugurated production and income “Henceforth, all the vehicle owners with other state tuo Metsieo, the Angami the AYO stated, “So many However, the AYO re- ganisation said that it will the Agri Clinic and Busi- of farmers and also of- registration mark in the district are directed to re- Youth Organisation (AYO) precious lives of our peo- sented, what it termed, not accept anything lesser ness Centre at Kiphire fer professional extension assign their vehicle within 60 (sixty) days from the on Sep. 18 appealed the ple were wiped out and the statement made by than the capital punish- town near Police Point on services and innumerable date of this order, so as to avoid penalties under investigating agencies and silenced in the guise of the the concerned tribe of ment. It also warned any- Sep. 18. benefits to the farmers. relevant sections of the M.V. Act 1988,” the Zunhe- prosecutors to press for Naga movement and the the perpetrators who are one trying to bail out the The DC, in his inaugu- The Agri Clinic and boto DTO ordered. ral speech appreciated the Business Centre, spon- the maximum penalty murder of our officer to- jumping to their own jus- two murderers or act as agriculture department, sored by the district agri- and declared that it shall day reminded us all about tification while the be- bailer(s) of the two. “Such NHWD appreciates Dmr. police Kiphire for initiating ‘the culture department, will be not accept anything lesser the dark days which still reaved family is still under person(s) shall be held committed programme of operated by Rejungchem than the capital punish- haunt us.” deep mourning. responsible for the same The Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD) on Tue. Agri. Business Centre for Sangtam, informed a DIPR ment which will have de- It termed the crime “AYO also warns to any crime and the Angamis appreciated the Dimapur Police for sending anti- the district’. news update. terrent effect for the future as pre-determined and tribe not to shelter any shall maintain social boy- tobacco inspection team lead by the DCP Zone 2, V. generations. meticulously executed by criminals in the Angami cott with the concerned Chauhan and ACP Hq, Tsenpamo Kikon for inspect- The AYO President, the two accused. The AYO jurisdiction. Any crime tribe till the barbaric mur- ing 65 ships and penalising them for selling tobacco Ne i n g u v o t u o K r o s e stated that crime fits into of this nature committed der case is settled,” the products near schools and colleges. The NWHD and General Secretary, the category of “rare of by a criminal under such AYO stated. Publicity and Info. Secy. Keninguno Kath, in a press re- Youth parliament and quiz Kekhrie Pfukha, in a press rarest” crime and deserves sheltering circumstances It further appealed lease, said that the hoho fully supports the campaign statement, declared that befitting punishment. by anyone, the Angamis every Angami member, of the Dimapur police. it shall defend the society, It expressed profound shall hold that tribe equal- especially the youth, to competition held at Tuensang land and honour at all gratitude to the public ly responsible,” the release participate in the public Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): events for the benefit of cost “and always from a and the police personnel AYO stated. procession organised by District Level Youth Parlia- the students and exhorted culture of threat and kill- of Manipur, Assam, Naga- While appealing the the Angami Public Organi- Transfer and positing: Don’t ment and Quiz Competi- the students to work hard ing” land and Railway Protec- investigating agencies and sation on Wed. Sep. 19. tion was held on Septem- with determination so as “We are appalled by ber 18 at GHSS Thangjam, to achieve their targets the manner in which one interfere, doctors appeal Tuensang with C.N. Do- in life. of our officers have been More organisations condemn murder minic Tungoe, Sr. SDEO, In the Quiz Compe- victimized and subjected Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): pealed ‘such bodies’ to sup- Tuensang as chief guest. tition, GHSS Longkhim, to this heinous crime once More organisations from different parts Students’ Union Delhi, the Central Na- The Nagaland In-service port and cooperate with Speaking on the oc- GHSS Noklak and GHSS again by a deliberately en- of the state even outside on Tue. joined galand Tribes Council (CNTC), the Naga Doctors Association (Nida) the department in concern casion, the chief guest Tuensang were emerged as gineered horrifying intent in the chorus of condemnation over the Elders Forum Shillong and the Fellow- has appealed on Tue. to and its staff to ensure ‘ef- thanked the organizers the winners of 1st, 2nd and of certain forces without gruesome murder of police inspector, ship of Naga Baptist Associations (FNBA) the ‘VIP,’ civil society and ficient delivery of health for coming up with such 3rd position respectively. any compunction or hu- Neiphretuo Metsieo, who went missing sent separate press notes that was re- nongovernmental organi- care’ in the state. man conscience, mur- on Sep. 7 and whose dead body was ceived at Eastern Mirror on Tue. Sep. 18. sations not to interfere in “Positive criticism and dered many of the creamy recovered on Sep. 15 in Phek district. All the organisations strongly con- the transfer and posting of suggestions towards this layers from our commu- Two persons -- Yuireingam Shimray and demned the murder and demanded the doctors. The Nida stated in end is always welcome,” nity and our society at Ringthinchon -- have been arrested and law enforcing agencies to award befitting a press release that the de- stated the Nida’s President Tsiesema village youths large,” the AYO stated. are currently under police custody. punishment to the culprits. They further partment has a clear policy Dr. Ritu Thur and General Saying that this com- The Rongemi Council Kohima, the conveyed heartfelt condolences to the about transfer and posting. Secretary Dr. Johan Kemp warn anti-socials pulsively senseless affair Ao Senden, the Rengma Hoho, the Naga bereaved family members. Instead, the NIDA ap- in the press release. Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): Strongly condemning Informing that it has come the incident which hap- to the knowledge that cer- pened under its jurisdic- Innovative display at school science exhibition tain highway extortionists tion, the TVYO asked the NLA sessions: Laying of are harassing and creat- concern authority to pun- Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): The St. bot, robotic mopper, vacuum cleaner, that exhibition is a platform where ing inconveniences to the ish the culprit as per the Joseph Higher Secondary School in hydrolic tractor” were adjudged the even those students who are weak reports, bill and rules travellers and the public law and at the same time Chumukedima organised a science best projects and the winners were in studies get involved actively that along the Peducha and warned that the youth Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, exhibition on the theme ‘inspir- awarded with trophy and certificates. germinates the interest to improve in who also holds the Finance portfolio, moved to introduce Tsiesema jurisdiction will not tolerate such act ing young minds’. According to a The winners will also be given the op- overall curriculum activities. (NH-2 Bye Pass Road), the in the near future. It fur- the Nagaland Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, statement from the school, students portunity to participate and compete In the exhibition, the partici- 2018. Tsiesema Village Youth ther informed all con- from class 5 to 12 presented working in the coming state and national exhi- pating teams shared their creative Organisation (TVYO) on cerned to contact the or- The chief minister also laid on the Table a copy of models, projects, charts, 3-D models, bition, the release informed. ideas and solution to everyday chal- the All Nagaland Directorate and District Stenographers Tue. condemned such an- ganisation at its helpline and various other innovations at the The chief guest at the exhibition, lenges through their innovative work- ti-social acts and warned number --7005561671 and Service Rules, 2018 while Minister for Health and Family exhibition at the exhibition which was Sub-divisional Officer (electrical) ing, non-working models, exhibits, Welfare, S. Pangyu Phom laid on the Table a copy of the that it will not tolerate 8974584006 --for any as- held last week on Sep. 15. Namheu Khate, was ‘enthralled by projects and presentations supported such activities. sistance. Nagaland Pharmacist Service Rules 2018, a DIPR news Out of many innovative apparatus the projects and presentation.’ He ob- by reports, display and research find- update stated. The TVYO, in a press Besides, the release exhibited, “parallel circuit, thermo- served and encouraged the students ings, the release further added. release, informed of cer- also informed that it has tain resolution adopted been resolved to totally by the village council and restrict “hunting, fish- youth organisation, with ing, jungle burning, col- regard to such anti-so- lections of firewood and Exploring potentials of bamboo development in NE cial activities under the exploiting of forest flora Tsiesema village jurisdic- and fauna”; or disposing tion. of garbage and waste ma- State officials attend World Bamboo Day celebration in Aizawl The release also in- terial etc in the village ju- formed of an extortion risdiction area. It warned Eastern Mirror Desk gramme. This year’s World the list by bearing bamboo case that happened Sep- that that defaulters of the Dimapur, Sep. 18: Often Bamboo Day is being host- at 18, 167 sq km, while Har- tember 13 “where some restriction/prohibition wrongly given the epithet ed by the Government of yana remained at the bot- miscreant extorted mon- will invite a fine of INR 500 ‘poor man’s timber’ in the Mizoram on the theme tom with 22 sq km. In the ey from a truck driver or more as per the degree past but now treated as ‘My Bamboo My Wealth.’ Northeast region, Mizoram while in broad day light”. of the said act one of the most resource- Metha said the chief recorded as the highest ful plants, a two day mega minister of Mizoram Lal in negative growth in the celebration of the ‘World Thanhawla was the chief country with -5978 sq km. Bamboo Day’ began at guest of the day. The two- Arunachal Pradesh made it KSCJ raises fund for disaster Aizawl in Mizoram on Sep- day programme would to top three in the country tember 18 with the par- conclude on September with an area of 15, 125 after ticipation of eight North- 19. The programme is be- Maharashtra (15, 927). hit areas in Nagaland eastern states. This day is ing funded by the Ministry According to the Na- Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): which was handed over to particularly set aside to of Development of North galand Bamboo Develop- Kohima Science College, the DC Kohima Dr. Rajesh realise on the potentials Eastern Region. ment Agency’s (NBDA) Jotsoma has raised a fund Soundararanjan, informed of bamboo, create aware- According to the In- action plan of 2018-2019 amounting to INR 41,880 a press release received ness on its benefits, and to dia State of Forest Report which was submitted to the for the disaster hit areas in here on Sep. 18. promote its use in everyday (ISFR) 2017 of the Forest National Bamboo Mission, Nagaland. The amount was The Kohima Science products. Survey of India, the Naga- Ministry of Agriculture and raised during a the college College Students’ Union Officials of the Naga- land state bamboo bearing Farmers Welfare, there are land Bamboo Develop- Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency’s Chairman Visasolie Lhoungu (second from left) along with the team area (sq km) is 6, 025 which 46 bamboo species in the freshers’ meet cum charity (KSCSU) has thanked all members during the World Bamboo Day programme in Mizoram. concert which was held the contributors, well- ment Agency (NBDA) led has increased up to 1123 Nagaland at the moment. on Sep. 6 last. The money wishers, the college au- by its chairman Visasolie the said programme. addressed issues pertain- and ways to achieve them sq km comparing to the The agency also generated was raised through the thorities and the faculty Lhoungu along with Team NBDA team member, ing to the challenges of were discussed during the previous report (2011) of employment opportunities generous contributions members for supporting Leader Imtirenla Jamir, Tolto Metha, told Eastern bamboo development. programme. 4902 sq km. and created direct employ- from the students, lectur- the event making is a grand team members and two Mirror that experts from He added that ‘potentials In 2017, Government of In the same report, ment to 273 people in vari- ers, staffs and well wishers, success. artisans are also attending across the country have of bamboo development’ Nagaland hosted the pro- Madhya Pradesh topped ous categories. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 19, 2018

C M Y K STATE 3 Uninterrupted power supply in Dmr. soon Assembly nuggets ments, he informed. “Testing kits are not Phek Government College easily available in Nagaland and we have to procure it awaits NAAC peer team’s visit from cities like Bangalore Our Correspondent 27, 2018. During the 2018-19, no release and Delhi. If some fault Kohima, Sep. 18 (EMN): The minister has been made by the government of occurs during some stage for Higher Education, Temjen Imna India, he said. of testing, it has to be re- Along informed that the National As- worked again,” one official sessment and Accreditation Council INR 1750 lakh sanctioned under BADP added. (NAAC) peer team was yet to visit Phek Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, and in- It was informed that CG Government College, in response to an charge of Department of Under De- company had sent one su- unstarred question raised by NPF legis- veloped Areas, informed that INR 1750 pervisor, who is now moni- lator Kuzholuzo Nienu. lakh were sanctioned under Border Area toring the installation work. He informed that the college had Development Programme (BADP) by “Once the installation is uploaded Institution Information for the government of India. completed, the company Quality Assessment (IIQAC) to the In a response to an unstarred ques- will send their manager to NAAC website for assessment. A self- tion raised by NPF MLA, CL John, about finalise whether the ma- study report covering seven criteria the total amount sanctioned by the gov- chine can start operation- were uploaded successfully, while the ernment of India under BADP 2018-19, al.” orientation on NAAC assessment and he informed it was INR 1750 lakh. The need for a 100Mva accreditation was held on September He informed that the total amount transformer of 132/33Kva 1, 2017 but the peer team visitation for for all border districts was INR 1272. rating was urgently felt af- assessment of the college was awaited, 50 lakh with Mon receiving INR 932.50 ter one of the three 20MVA he said. lakh; Tuensang, INR 125 lakh; Kiphire, transformers at the 132KV Longkumer said the department INR 120 lakh; and Phek INR 95 lakh. EM Images Nagarjan Sub-Station, Di- has granted financial assistance to Phek The remaining INR 477.50 lakh was Workers installing a 100 Mva transformer at the Nagarjan sub-station in Dimapur. mapur, was completely Government College during 2017-18 used during the programme involved burnt on November 12. and a librarian deployed to expedite with all blocks, he informed. Eastern Mirror Desk progressing smoothly, ac- October this year. doing its best as regular According to depart- NAAC assessment process Dimapur, Sep. 18: The cording to officials from “Hopefully it will hap- load shedding has the con- INR 31406.18 lakh used as additional ment officials, installa- He also informed that the depart- erratic power scenario the Power department. pen and once it is con- sumers’ patience running fund tion of the new 100 Mva ment had on March 13 organised a in Dimapur is expected The transformer was pur- nected in a circuit, it will thin. The Nagaland government has released (132/33Kva) will do away state-level workshop on “New Accredi- to improve in a month’s chased from the Crompton expectedly ease supply However, another offi- INR 31406.18 lakh as additional fund with the existing system of tation Framework- Quality Framework” time if ongoing works at Greaves (CG) company. (transmission and distri- cial said electrical mechan- to different departments from March having three smaller capac- for the principals and coordinators of the Nagarjan sub-station Officials from the de- bution) constraints at the ics cannot be pressurised to 8 till date. Rio, who is also in charge of ity transformers. It would the colleges to get them acquainted should go per plan. An in- partment of Power Na- Nagarjan sub-station,” said work in hurry as it has to be Finance portfoli, was replying to an uns- not only occupy lesser land with the new methodology of NAAC stallation work for 100 Mva galand informed Eastern an official. performed meticulously in tarred question raised by the opposition area, cut maintenance and assessment. (132/33Kva) transformer Mirror that they were try- While acknowledging a complex machine. The operation costs but also MLA, Toyang Chang. that reached Dimapur ing their best to make the its drawbacks, the official work also involves stage provide transmission/dis- No Special Plan Assistance fund this on May 1 from Bhopal is transformer operational by stated the department was by stage testing of equip- tribution stability. year JLF on Naga political is- Minister for Planning and Coordina- tion, and Land Revenue, Neiba Kronu sue reconstituted Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): A consultative in response to an unstarred question meeting of the 60 legislators of Naga- Training on census of water bodies Teachers’ group resume hunger strike raised by BS Nganlang Phom, informed land Legislative Assembly on Tuesday Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): The All Naga- tract appointments. that the government of India did not decided to reconstitute the Joint Leg- land Ad hoc Teachers’ Group (ANATG) We understand that if we are regu- release Special Plan Assistance (SPA) islators’ Forum on Naga political issue and mini-irrigation underway 2015 batch has announced the decision larised, it can/may be challenged in backlog during the 2018-19. and to pursue the Naga political issue Our Correspondent to resume its hunger strike. the court by eligible persons but such The opposition party MLA had making all necessary preparation to its ‘logical conclusion.’ Kohima Sep. 18 (EMN): A two- On September 17, the group in- prospective challenge, which may asked the amount released against SPA to launch the 6th MIC and census This was contained in a statement day state level training-cum- formed the state government of its or may come about should not deter backlog of INR 836 cr. and how much of water bodies, he said. issued by the chief minister’s office. workshop for conduct of 6th decision. The letter was also emailed the department from regularising has been released by the Government He also stated that the de- “Accordingly, the JLF on Naga Political Minor Irrigation Census and to the local newspapers on Monday the ANATG-2015 batch. We are also of India during 2018-19. partment as the nodal agency for Issue comprising of (sic) all the 60 mem- Census of Water Bodies started night. According to the teachers’ confident that there will no objection Kronu in response informed that an conduct of the 6th minor irriga- bers of the 13th Nagaland Legislative on Tuesday at the office of the group, it was a response to the School against our regularisation,” the letter amount of INR 53.75 cr. was received tion census and census of water Assembly stands reconstituted with the chief engineer, Water Resources Education department’s letter on Sep- read. during 2017-18 and the same was re- bodies has so far participated in Hon’ble Speaker as the chairman,” the department. tember 12. Stating their demand was nothing leased for the backlog under SPA on July two workshops namely: national statement read. Razouvolie Kelio, superin- workshop on March 16 at New “If the department/government less than to have their service regu- tendent engineer and nodal of- Delhi and regional workshop genuinely cares to address our griev- larised ‘since we all have cleared the ficer, stated that the programme on July 10 and 11th at Gangtok, ances, it can take special measure Departmental-Suitability Test and as was sponsored by the ministry Sikkim. only for our case without referring to conferred with the rights to claim for of Water Resources, River Devel- “The census operation of the the OM dated 04.08.2008 or OM dated service regularisation’, the group in- CNTC reasserts divorce from Naga Hoho opment & Ganga Rejuvenation, 6th MIC & CWBS will commence 11.08.2016. Our case should not be formed that it has no other option but Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): September 15. “The CNTC local body’s elections but (stat) wing, government of India. throughout the state spreading dupped (sic) with other ad hoc or con- to resume its hunger strike. The Central Nagaland Tribes also resolved to demand supports women nominees He mentioned that the cen- over 11 districts, 74 RD blocks Council has once again af- the state government to chosen from various back- tral ministry has taken up a new under rural sector spreading over firmed its decision to dis- expedite the amendment of grounds like state/national subject, ‘Census of Water Bodies’, 1100 villages in the state and 32 sociate from the Naga Hoho the Nagaland Municipal Act awardees, expertise and throughout the country with town municipalities and councils NSCN (KN) cadre caught with arms in Longleng ‘till a thorough restructuring 2001 taking into account the luminaries of different back- reference to the year 2017-18. He under urban sector consisting of Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): The Assam Rifles on September 17 caught a member of with review of its constitu- views and suggestions of the grounds through a commit- also added that the objective of 361 urban wards involving all the the NSCN (KN) in Longleng. A statement from the para-military establishment on tion is accepted through a tribe hohos and civil socie- tee. The CNTC firmly op- the censuses was to build a sound divisional engineers, SDO, JE, sec- Tuesday informed the a team from Mokokchung battalion of AR, Naga Territorial general consensus.’ ties as invited by the state poses any taxes on land and and reliable database in the mi- tional officers, sectional assistants army, and local police searched ‘a suspected house’ and caught one Mulong Phom The CNTC issued a government. buildings also as it directly nor irrigation sector for effective and other stakeholders as district with illegal arms and ammunition. statement informing this “The CNTC still stands infringes the very integral planning and policymaking. level officers and block level of- He was, according to the Assam Rifles, a ‘leacy’ in the NSCN (KN) group. A 9 mm was affirmed during a strong against any type of provision given by Article Likewise, Nagaland state is also ficers of the censuses,” he stated. revolver, one live round and 56 tablets of Nitrosum were recovered, it was informed. meeting in Dimapur on reservation policy in our 371A,” the statement read. e-CIRCLE for sustainable development of e-waste in Dimapur

Eastern Mirror Desk (Amendment) Rules, 2018 ted during unsafe e-waste ferent offices, institutions Any persons or offices Dimapur, Sep. 18: The which states the responsi- recycling leads to damage and dealers who are bulk willing to donate/sell their first ever e-waste collec- bilities of a collection cen- of nervous systems, blood consumers of e-waste and e-waste for recycling can tion centre in Nagaland, tre. systems, kidneys and brain sensitising them about the contact e-CIRCLE and the e-CIRCLE, was officially au- Under this rule it is development, respiratory harmful effects of improper team will carry out door- thorised (as functional) on mentioned that the e- disorders and many oth- disposal of e-waste and the to-door pick up. The team September 17, in Dimapur waste must be collected ers,” Awa informed. need of recycling it for the can be reached at their Fa- by the Nagaland Pollution and stored on behalf of The e-CIRCLE team has betterment of one’s health cebook page ‘e-CIRCLE’ or Control Board (NPCB). the dismantler, recycler been reaching out to dif- and environment. mail to e-circle2018.com. E-waste, also known as and refurbisher (sic) and waste electronic and elec- ensure that all the facilities trical equipment (WEEE), of the collection centre is GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND comprises of electrical in accordance of the stand- appliances or accessories ards and guidelines of the OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER PWD (NH) whole or in part that are Central Pollution Control rejects from its manufac- Board. She also added that NAGALAND: KOHIMA turing or repairing process; e-waste must be handled in intended to be discarded an environmentally sound due to malfunction; out- manner, ensuring that all Appreciation dated and obsolete. proper steps are taken to The e-waste collection protect health and environ- centre, e-CIRCLE is the ment against any adverse Through this column, the undersigned on behalf brainchild of three friends, effects, which may occur of PWD (National Highways), Nagaland would like Awa, Sowete and Deitho from e-waste. whose main objective is to ‘The rule mandates to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to make it as social entrepre- consumers to dispose off PWD (Mechanical), Nagaland, Gayatri Projects Limited neurs by collecting e-waste EM Images their e-waste only through from Nagaland and send- A portion of e-waste collected from a single repair shop in Dimapur. . authorised recyclers; that and Ramky-ECI (JV) (Contractors for the ongoing ing it for recycling to differ- the state government has 4-laning works of NH-29) for engaging their respective ent cities in India. shops but never return to Pollution Control Board. generator of e-waste in the to ensure the safety, health “ We started a few pick it up after repairing,” “We are just the col- world with up to 4, 38,085 and skill development of machineries in the execution of restoration works at months ago and there are said Awa adding that the lection centre and we are TPA recycled.’ the workers involved in the the landslide affected stretch of Old KMC Dumping certain rules and regula- non-Naga repair-shop recycling through Hul- Some states like Kar- dismantling and recycling tions to follow for waste owners were fearful of sell- ladeck for which we have nataka has 57 units with a operations.’ site between Kohima to Dimapur on NH-29. Mention management according to ing the electronic wastes to send around 2-3 tonne of capacity to process nearly Further urban local the NPCB, which e-CIR- to them in case the owner e-waste after collection and 44,620 tonnes; Maharash- bodies, like DMC, are as- may be made that the PWD (Mechanical) has deployed CLE did,” Awa said in a returns even though they transport it,” said Awa. The tra has 32 units that can signed the duty to collect 2(two) Nos of Bull dozer, 1(one) JS-120 chain excavator, telephonic interview with have been lying abandoned collection centre is located process 47,810 tonnes; Ut- and channelise the orphan Eastern Mirror. for months, and some even at Diphupar-B. tar Pradesh has 22 units products to authorised dis- 1 (one) vibratory roller while Gayatri Projects Limited Awa also informed that years. According to a recent to process 86,130 tonnes; mantler or recycler. and Ramky-ECI (JV) has deployed 1 (One) No. of PC- she along with Sowete took She also revealed that study by the Associated Haryana has 16 units to The Assocham NEC a solid waste management while they are also buying Chamber of Commerce process 49,981 tonnes. study also reports that the 210 Excavator each for the ongoing restoration works. internship with Mott Mac- the e-waste and electronic and Industry in India (As- Tamil Nadu has 14, 52,427 current rate of e-waste It is a matter of pride that these organizations have Donald in Shillong, which scraps, they are also pay- socham) NEC, the global metric tonnes per annum generation in India is 4.56 is also the acting consult- ing for transporting the volume of e-waste gener- (MTA), Gujarat has 12 units times greater than the selflessly availed their machineries to timely assist ant for Shillong Municipal waste to Kolkata and hopes ated is expected to reach (37,262) whereas Rajasthan annual e-waste process- the department during this crucial phase. At our end, Board. to send it across to other 52.2 million tonnes or 6.8 has 10 units (68,670) and ing capacity offered by She said that e-CIRCLE authorised recycling com- kg per inhabitant by 2021 Telangana has four units the nation, which leads all efforts are out to speed up the work and despite visited local repair shops panies in India. from 44.7 million tonnes to process 11,800 MTA re- to improper and illegal constraints, the department is working in earnest to and scrap dealers around At present e-CIRCLE in 2016 at a compound spectively. dumping/ disposal of the Dimapur to attain as many is working with Hulladek annual growth rate of 20%. While authorising the hazardous e-waste, which restore the road for traffic at the earliest. as the e-waste lying around Recycling Pvt. Ltd in Kolk- The study also revealed centre to function, Aghali further leads to environ- in the commercial hub. ata, which is an author- that India generates about Swu, the Assistant Environ- mental and health hazards. “We learned that many ised management centre ‘2 million tonnes per an- ment Engineer of NPCB, “High and prolonged Sd/-Chief Engineer PWD (NH) people leave their electron- of electronic waste, with num (TPA) which makes Dimapur emphasised on exposure to these chemi- Nagaland: Kohima ics to be fixed at the repair the consent of West Bengal it the 5th largest country Rule No. 6 of the E-Waste cals and pollutants emit- KG-2818 EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 4 REGION Mass rally for early political Manipur University VC suspended Imphal, Sep. 18 (PTI): Manipur said “The Manipur government had University Students Union (MUSU) University Vice Chancellor Prof A P informed that the agitation against had submitted their written affida- Pandey has been placed under sus- Pandey has led to serious law and vits to the committee. pension till the completion of the order problem and administrative The committee has in a state- solution held at Tamenglong enquiry against him, officials said crises in the state.” ment said he (Pandey) has to appear Our Correspondent here Tuesday. Meanwhile, a two-member in- before it in person for “three con- Imphal, Sep. 18 (EMN): In Pandey has been placed under dependent committee, which was secutive days” beginning September support of the framework suspension by the president, in his instituted by the HRD ministry to 26 wherein all witnesses will be agreement, an ongoing capacity as the visitor of the univer- probe into the alleged administra- examined. Indo-Naga political talk sity, they said. tive and financial irregularities of The 85-day agitation by MUSU, -- demanding the Govt. Manipur University is a Central Pandey had started working on MUTA and MUSA had paralysed of India to settle the long University. September 6. functioning of the Manipur universi- pending Naga political is- The order issued by the Ministry The enquiry committee which ty. The MUSU, MUTA and MUSA are sue, a mass rally and meet- of HRD Monday said, “Taking into had asked all stakeholders to submit demanding the removal of Pandey ing was held at Tamenglong account the volatile law and order relevant details till September 16 had alleging administrative and financial HQ in Manipur on Tuesday situation in the campus, Pandey has extended the deadline till September irregularities by him. Sep. 18. been placed under suspension till 24. The agitation ended on August The rally was jointly the completion of the enquiry and Justice (retired) T Nandakumar is 22 and the university started func- organised by the by In- action to be taken thereon in the the head of the committee while Prof tioning from August 23 with Pandey pui, Liangmai, Zeme, and interest of justice for free and fair M K Choudhury is the member. proceeding on leave. Rongmei under the aegis enquiry or till further order.” The agitating bodies - Manipur But resuming of duties by Pandey the United Naga Council The suspension order signed by University Teachers Association has further deteriorated the atmos- EM Images phere of the university, the order (UNC). A section of gathering during the mass rally hels at Tamenglong in Manipur on Tuesday. deputy secretary of the Higher Edu- (MUTA), Manipur University Staffs The participants carry- cation department of HRD Ministry Association (MUSA) and Manipur added. ing placards and banners glong Mini Stadium to ted through the district and tribal council leaders which read: ‘We support Deputy Commissioner’s authority. delivered speeches. historic Framework Agree- office and submitted a The UNC president The UNC president ment,’ ‘We want political memorandum, addressed Gaidon Kamei, Naga read out a three-point dec- BJP wins 96% of panchayat by-poll seats in Tripura uncontested solution’ and many more to Prime Minister of India Women Union Manipur laration for ‘early settle- marched from Tamen- Narendra Modi, submit- President Asha Wungnam ment’. Agartala, Sep. 18 (PTI): elected representatives that the BJP did not allow could not file nomination The ruling BJP in Tripura were forced to resign by their candidates to submit papers due to attacks and has won around 96 per the BJP and it also did not nomination papers, he intimidations by miscre- cent seats uncontested allow their candidates to said it cannot be done as ants belonging to the BJP. Manipur govt. launches ‘Go to Village’ mission in the by-elections of the submit nomination papers no violence was reported Describing the entire three-tier panchayat polls for the elections. in the offices where the election process a “farce”, Our Correspondent started adopting the idea of the forms for old age pension, widow in the state scheduled to Bypolls were scheduled nomination papers were CPI(M) state Secretary Bi- Imphal, Sep. 18 (EMN): Manipur mission, he added the remaining pension, school kits for students, be held on September 30, to be held in 3,386 seats -- submitted. jan Dhar Tuesday said, government on Tuesday Sep. 18 villages/localities would be covered free health check-up, Aadhaar en- State Election Commis- 3,207 in gram panchayat, “There is not a single “First, our elected repre- launched ‘Go to Village (GTV),’ a by March 2019. rolments, applications for birth cer- sioner G K Rao said on 161 in panchayat samitis complaint against Block sentatives were forced to mission which aims to address the Minister for CAF and PD Karam tificate, death certificate, residential Tuesday. and 18 zilla parishad seats. Development officers, who resign. grievances of the villagers, at various Shyam insisted the elected repre- certificate, voter IDs and others to Over 3,000 seats were However, 3,247 of these act as returning officers Then, when we tried to places of in Manipur on Tuesday sentatives of local bodies and local beneficiaries. rendered vacant as a (95.89 per cent) were won for gram panchayat polls field our candidates, they Sep. 18. club volunteers to take proactive role Similarly, the camps were also large number of mem- by the BJP uncontested. or against district mag- (BJP) they did not allow Speaking at the programme in in making the mission a success. conducted at two more places under bers of gram panchayats, “By-elections would be istrates, who function as us to submit nomination Kakching Khunou, the chief min- Minister for Forest and Environ- Thoubal district. panchayat samitis and held in only 132 gram pan- returning officers for zilla papers.” ister of Manipur, N Biren Singh ment Th Shyamkumar said that the Keirap Aimol Govt. High School zilla parishads resigned chayat seats, and seven parishad polls,” State Elec- He was referring to the announced to construct water sup- new state government has been able campus, JC Ramthanga, principal after the BJP-Indigenous panchayat samity seats on tion Commissioner said. refusal of the Supreme ply project at an estimated cost of to bring the government schemes secretary (Cooperation & Com- People’s Front of Tripu- September 30 as the rest There was also no com- Court in August to set aside INR9.12 crore, to provide drinking and services at the doorstep of the missioner, Departmental Enquiry) ra (IPFT) combine came of the seats were won by plaint against police, Rao elections to the uncontest- water to the people of the district. common people with the introduc- and nodal officer of GTV mission to power in the state in the BJP uncontested,” Rao said. ed seats in the violence- Highlighting aims and objectives tion of the mission. for Churachandpur and Pherzawl March. told PTI. The opposition Left marred panchayat polls in of GTV, he said the mission had so far At Ukhongsang under Thoubal districts, said that the mission’s pri- Opposition parties and On the demand of op- Front had last week de- West Bengal where about covered around 1550 localities out of district, the minister for Education mary goal is to deliver services to the the IPFT, which is contest- position parties and the manded rescheduling of 34 per cent seats were won 2660 census villages of the state. Radheshyam, inspected the GTV people and urged the public to give ing the rural bypolls sepa- IPFT for postponement the bypolls claiming that by the ruling Trinamool Informing that other states had camps and provided health cards, maximum co-operation. rately, have alleged that of the elections alleging opposition candidates Congress uncontested. Guard’s body found, Ex-Mizoram minister not to CM orders probe Global campaign on biodiversity started in Manipur Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): A being hit hard by climate Guwahati, Sep. 18 (IANS): contest as Cong. nominee global campaign on ‘Biodi- change. Assam Chief Minister Aizawl, Sep. 18 (PTI): the party. He was the state versity for Everyone’s Life’ Sahoo stressed on the Sarbananda Sonowal on R Lalzirliana who resigned Congress unit vice-pres- an initiative of Institute of urgent need to join hands Monday ordered a high- as Mizoram home minister ident. Bio-resources and Sustain- to make combined efforts level inquiry into the in- last week, said on Tues- Lalzirliana, a member able Development (IBSD), to save the biodiversity. cident of recovery of a day that he would contest of the Lal Thanhawla-led a National Institute of De- Biodiversity positively bullet-riddled body of an from his old constituency ministry, held the portfo- partment of Biotechnol- impacts human health in Assam policeman from in the assembly election lios of home, rural devel- ogy, Govt. of India, was a number of ways, with the the security barrack at- due in December, but not opment, power, excise and launched at Imphal, Ma- bio-economy expected to tached to the CM’s official as a Congress nominee this narcotics. nipur on Sep. 18. contribute to 2.7 % of glo- residence. time. He had submitted his The campaign was bal GDP by 2030. The body of Lance Naik He, however, did not resignation from the coun- launched by the gover- There are 34 global bio- Sukleswar Kathar was re- mention in which party he cil of ministers on Friday nor of Manipur, Dr. Najma diversity hotspots in the covered from the barrack, would join or whether he after he was served a show Heptulla and speaker of world, out of which four at Kharghuli in Guwahati, would contest as an inde- cause notice by the party’s Manipur Legislative As- are in India - the Western on Sunday evening. pendent. Disciplinary Action Com- sembly, Y Khemchand Ghats, the Eastern Hima- The police said six bul- Mizoram is the only mittee (DAC). Singh. layas, Indo-Burma and lets hit Kathar’s body. The Congress ruled state in the The expulsion order To mark the launching Y Khemchand Singh, Dr. Najma Heptulla, and Prof. Dinabandhu Sahoo releasing a documemtary during Andaman and Nicobar Is- bullets were fired from his northeastern region. was issued by C Lalpian- of the programme, a 60 the global campaign in Manipur on Tuesday. lands, said Sahoo. service weapon, an AK 47 “I will contest again thanga, chairman of the seconds documentary fea- The speaker lauded the rifle. from Tawi, but not as a DAC, who said Lalzirliana turing Olympian and five to the common people. in human activities, he last century. These chang- initiative and promised to The incident took Congress candidate,” La- had refused to explain his times world boxing cham- Director IBSD Prof. said average global tem- es, he said have caused sensitive the policymakers place around 7.45 p.m. lzirliana said at Saitual in actions even after being pion Mary Kom, Governor Dinabandhu Sahoo, re- perature has increased huge loss in biodiversity, about the importance of “There was a sound Aizawl district. show caused. of Manipur Dr. Najma Hep- marked on how biodiver- by 0.74° C during the last affecting the entire world, biodiversity and promised of firing and guards from The former minister He has given the rea- tulla and environmentalist sity of the region is declin- 100 years. from low lying areas to the all help at his level. other parts rushed to the has been elected from the son for his resignation as Dr. Dinabandhu Sahool ing at an alarming rate and The director said ac- vast polar regions. Governor Dr. Najma barrack. constituency since 1998 for failure to create a separate was released. how due to climate change cording to the Inter-gov- He pointed out that Heptull a briefed the time- They saw Kathar lying four consecutive terms. Saitual district comprising A statement received and over exploitation, live- ernmental Panel on Cli- at least 40% of the world liness of the campaign and in a pool of blood. His State Governor Kum- areas in the eastern part of here, said that the main aim lihoods of the people of the mate Change (IPCC) the economy and 80% of peo- gave advice on the impor- service weapon was also manam Rajasekharan Aizawl, including his con- of the programme was to region were in danger. temperature could rise by ple’s needs are derived from tance of planting of native near him. There was no Monday accepted the res- stituency, during the last create awareness and sen- Due to rapid indus- 1-6-4.3°C by 2100, and glo- biological resources and tree species for increasing one else in the barrack ignation of Lalzirliana who 10 years of Congress rule sitise the masses about the trialization, unplanned bal mean sea-level rose be- more than 700 species that the biodiversity of plants then,” said Saloi. was also expelled from in the state. biodiversity and its benefits urbanization and increase tween 12-27 cms during the are facing extinction are and animals.

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Garden tool spoken south of Lake Engineers EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 STATE / BUSINESS 5 From page 1 New US tariffs will add more Roads, development and illegal migrants ... Land at Kolkata for guest house uncertainties to trade war — China MLA Chotisuh Sazo raised a in Kolkata. Deputy Chief Minister structed on the land. He said that Beijing, Sep. 18 (IANS): well as the global free trade pen on the basis of parity, and will be increased to 25 question about follow up action Y Patton replied that the boundary the government was contemplat- China on Tuesday said order,” the Chinese Com- equality and good faith to per cent from January 1, concerning the land allotted to the wall, chowkidar’s quarter and site ing construction of a guest house the latest set of tariffs im- merce Ministry spokesper- resolve the relevant issues 2019. Nagaland government at Rajarhat engineer’s office have been - con at Rajarhat. posed by the US on $200 son said in a statement. between the two sides. Trump threatened Chi- billion worth of Chinese “The US additional This is only way out,” Min- na with another tranche Whopping 11, 098 registered societies in Nagaland goods will force Beijing tariffs have brought new istry’s spokesperson Geng of tariffs on its products to take countermeasures uncertainties for bilateral Shuang said. worth $267 billion if Bei- Replying to questions raised by ment) Act, 2008, a society that fails the state. and warned that the move consultations.” Asked what kind of re- jing responded in kind to Sazo concerning the Society Reg- to renew its registration is de-regis- Aye said that the societies are would add more uncer- “We hope that the taliatory action will China the US move. istration Act, Patton said that there tered. fulfilling the statutory requirements tainties to the trade talks. US side recognizes the take, Geng said Beijing will If Washington presses were 11, 098 societies registered In reply to another query, min- stipulated in the Act; societies found The US on Monday potentially harmful con- take countermeasures in ahead with taxes on $267 under the Society Registration Act. ister G Kaito Aye said 68 registered violating provisions can be penalised slapped 10 per cent addi- sequences of such an ac- due time. billion worth of Chinese By section 3 (5) of the Societies Reg- thrift and credit cooperative soci- or derecognised, and for defunct co- tional taxes on $200 billion tion and timely rectify the The two largest econo- imports in the future, this istration (Nagaland Third Amend- eties are currently functioning in operative societies, cancelled. worth of Chinese prod- situation with convincing mies of the world have al- will mean additional tariffs ucts, taking the ongoing means,” the spokesperson ready levied taxes worth on entire Chinese exports 92 posts of LDA, SA vacant in Works & Housing trade war with China to added. $50 billion on each other to the US. MLA EE Pangteang raised a break-up: Dimapur has eight vacant Baghty three; Kiphire three; Tsem- the next level. The Chinese Foreign goods. The new set of tar- Washington accuses question concerning vacancy in posts; Chantongya three, Kohima inyu two; and Peren has three va- “We feel deeply regret- Ministry said that “what iffs announced by the US Beijing of unfair trade the Works and Housing department six; Naginimora three; Mokokchung cant posts. The update said 33 LDA ful over the decision. China the US has done shows no will come into effect on practices such arm-twist- from 1st January 2018 till date. Min- 18, Zunheboto one; Atoizu nine; and 46 SA were appointed while will be forced to take syn- sincerity and no good faith September 24. ing US firms in China to ister for NPWD Tongpang Ozukum Longleng four; Pughoboto three; eight employees were appointed chronous countermeas- at all”. A tax of 10 per cent will transfer technology to do- replied that 24 LDA and 68 SA posts Tuli three; Mangkolemba three; Ag- from the “backward quota” from ures to safeguard our legiti- “We have been stress- be levied on Chinese im- mestic companies and cy- were vacant on ‘retirement.’ The hunato one; Aboi five; Mon four; Jan. 1 till date. mate rights and interests as ing that talks need to hap- ports worth $200 billion ber theft. 82 posts of typist created under Home To a query raised by MLA and casual typists from the tribes: said that the total number of as- Muthingnyuba Sangtam, Patton Chang, Sangtam (three), Yimc- sistant professors who were ap- Equity indices end Capgemini, AWS launch initiative replied that 82 typist posts were hunger (one), Phom (two), Konyak pointed since Jan. 1 2018 till date created in the Home department (one) and Khiamniungan (one). was 11. It was informed that the in red for second for regularisation as casual typists Also, in a reply to a query by assistant professors were ap- to help enterprises go digital in the Nagaland Civil Secretariat. MLA Kezhienyi Khalo, minister pointed on contractual fixed pay He furnished the list of casual typ- for Higher Education & Techni- due to shortage in government straight session Mumbai, Sep. 18 (IANS): French power of new technologies, such ists proposed to be regularised cal Education Temjen Imna Along colleges. technology services major as Artificial Intelligence and Ma- Mumbai, Sep. 18 (IANS): The key Capgemini and Cloud provider chine Learning,” said Aiman Ez- Indian equity indices provisionally Amazon Web Services (AWS) on zat, Group Executive Board mem- closed in the negative territory for the Tuesday announced a strategic ber and Chief Operating Officer at second successive day on Tuesday, initiative to accelerate enterprise Capgemini. SBI to auction 8 bad loan with the S&P BSE Sensex losing close digital transformation via Cloud The initiative combines AWS’s to 300 points. The NSE Nifty50 also technologies. comprehensive ecosystem of dropped nearly 100 points to end With a focus on the European Cloud technologies with Capgemi- accounts to recover INR 3,900 cr. below the 11,300 mark, after global market, the group initiative will ni’s global expertise in applica- markets fell on the announcement of help clients enhance business in- tions, on-premises infrastructure sights, agility, security and cost ef- and Cloud-managed services to Mumbai, Sep. 18 (IANS): Ballarpur Industries (Rs fresh US tariffs on Chinese imports. fectiveness to drive improvements drive time-to-market reduction, The State Bank of India 47.17 crore). Of the gross Sector-wise, heavy selling pres- in their business performance. productivity gains and cost sav- (SBI) has put eight non- NPAs worth Rs 10 lakh sure was witnessed in banking, auto It will also open up new busi- ings. performing assets (NPAs), crore in the Indian bank- and capital goods counters. ness opportunities for enterprises “This new business group will or bad loan accounts, ing system, those of the At 3.30 p.m., the wider NSE Nif- through the implementation of help organisations of all sizes ac- on sale to recover over country’s largest lender ty50 provisionally closed at 11,278.90 artificial intelligence (AI), automa- celerate their adoption of Cloud Rs 3,900 crore with the alone amount to over Rs points, lower by 98.85 points or tion, and innovative customer in- technologies, and we look forward e-bidding auction proc- 2 lakh crore at the end of 0.87 per cent from the previous terfaces, Capgemini said in a state- to collaborating with them to help ess slated for later this June. close of 11,377.75 points. The S&P ment. even more customers on their dig- month. SBI reported a loss of BSE Sensex, which had opened at “With a commitment to scaling ital transformation journeys,” add- In a notification last Rs 4,876 crore for the first 38,027.81 points, provisionally closed our AWS capabilities, we can bring ed Andy Isherwood, Vice President week, SBI asked interested quarter ending June on at 37,290.67 points, lower by 294.84 points or 0.78 per cent from the pre- to our clients’ digital journeys both and Managing Director EMEA, Am- asset reconstruction com- we place these accounts pex Ferro Tech (Rs 200.67 account of provisioning vious close of 37,585.51 points. operational efficiencies and the azon Web Services, Inc. panies (ARCs) and finan- for sale to ARCs/banks/ crore). for NPAs. cial institutions to con- NBFCs/FIs, on the terms The other defaulters’ duct the due diligence of and conditions indicated,” assets up for sale are Ko- the listed accounts which SBI said in the bid docu- hinoor Steel (Rs 110.17 cumulatively owe the ment posted on its web- crore), Modern India Con- DECLARATION LOST NOTICE GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND bank over Rs 3,900 crore. site. cast (Rs 71.16 crore) and I, SUNITA DEVI RATHI D/o I, Miss Anne Swu, I am Interested bidders are Bimal Kumar Sarda residence FINANCE DEPARTMENT The bank’s NPA ac- of Rathi Hardware, M.P Road, applying for duplicate required to submit their counts up for sale include Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby copy of B.A. Registration BUDGET & MONITORING CELL expression of interest on declare that I have changed my card as I have lost it. Rohit Ferro Tech with the th e-bidding for these ac- highest outstanding loan CHANGE OF NAME name from Sunita Sharda to Name: Miss Anne Swu No.BUD/1-9/2017-18 Dated Kohima, the 18 September 2018. counts which is slated to Sunita Devi Rathi. Vide Affidavit F/Name: Lt. Khetovi Swu of Rs 1,320.37 crore, In- I, RATISH CHANDRA No.1591/18. CIRCULAR be held on September 26. dian Steel Corporation PAUL (OLD NAME) D.O.B: 06/09/1992 That Sunita Devi Rathi & Sunita In continuation of OM of even number dated 12th September 2018, it is hereby informed “In terms of the bank’s (Rs 928.97 crore), Jai Balaji SHOULD BE KNOWN AS, Sharda refers to one and same Year of passing: 2013 revised policy on sale of fi- person. that the Two – Day Workshop as part of Nation –wide Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Industries (Rs 859.33 ROTISH PAUL College: Patkai Christian th st nancial assets in line with crore), Mahalaxmi TMT (NEW NAME) BY That henceforth I will be known College, Chumukedima scheduled on 20 & 21 September 2018 has been postponed due to ongoing Assembly as Sunita Devi Rathi in all Session. The same has been re-scheduled on21st & 22ndSeptember 2018. As informed the regulatory guidelines, (Rs 409.78 crore) and Im- AFFIDAVIT NO 493/18, records and transaction. Phone: 7005734931 DT 15/09/2018 D-5995 D-5999 D-5996 earlier, all Administrative Heads and Heads of Department are requested to attend the workshop on 21st September 2018 for the inaugural function. Government of India Further, all interested parties (buyers & sellers) both Government and Non- Office of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Government Agencies, mayavail the opportunity and attend the workshop as per DIRECTORATE AND DISTRICTS STENOGRAPHERS’ Department of Sports schedule in the Annexure. Appointment of First Vice Chancellor in National Sports The workshop will focus on registration of buyers and sellers. Therefore, all interested ASSOCIATION NAGALAND (DDSAN) University, Imphal (Manipur), parties may bring the following documents for registration:- REDG.NO.HOME/SRC- 6602 (A Central University) (a) Buyers: Aadhar Number, Mobile Number & Official emailid in @gov.in/@nic.in (b) Sellers: Aadhar Card, Mobile Number, Pan Card, GST Number & email id. Applications are invited form eligible candidates th 4 General Meeting Cum Thanksgiving for appointment as First Vice Chancellor of National (V.KEZO) Sports University, Imphal (Manipur). Details of essential Special Secretary to the Government of Nagaland This is inform to all the steno of Directorate and Districts, Nagaland qualifications, general instructions, information, nd that there will be a General meeting cum thanksgiving on 22 application proforma and other details required for the LAUNCH OF STATE MISSION ON GOVERNMENT e-MARKETPLACE September, 2018 (Saturday) 11:00 am, at the CANSSEA Office, Lower post are available on the website of Ministry of Youth (As Part of Nation-wide Mission on GeM) Bayav Kohima. Affairs & Sports www.yas.nic.in. Applications complete in all respects in the prescribe Date: 21st - 22nd September 2018 Therefore all the bona fide members of the association are requested format should reach Deputy Secretary (Sports), Venue: Secretariat Conference Hall, Kohima to make convenient to attend the meeting without fail. Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Room No. 520 “C”, Agenda : 1. Power point presentation on DDSAN New Service Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi-110001, within 30 days Schedule of the Programme from the date of the publication of this advertisement, by Rules. st Registered/ Speed Post. Day - 1 (21 September, 2018) 2. Nomination of new team of office bearers for the Applications received after due date will not be considered. Session - 1 : Inaugural – For HoDs & AHoDs DAVP 47116/11/0014/1819 tenure 2018-2021. Time Item Facilitator / Speaker Sd/- IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER 10:30AM Inauguration Chief Secretary, Nagaland VILAKUOLIE MERE (MERENLA RUTSA) DIMAPUR DISTRICT: NAGALAND 10:45 AM Introductory Note Addl. Chief Secretary & Finance th President General Secretary Dated Dimapur the 18 September 2018 Commissioner

DDSAN DDSAN K-1873 NOTICE NO.REV-1/90-D/ /Notice is hereby given that Shri/ Tea Break Smti. Jimmy Zeliang resident of Dimapur who has 11:00 AM Training on GeM Portal GeM Team, GoI GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND applied for issue of mortgage clearance concerning 12:00 Noon Interactive Session- with AHoDs State Nodal Officer/GeM Team. DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION to Patta No.897, Dag No.64/1049,1026/1050 and HoDs KOHIMA NAGALAND. measuring an area 00-03-11 located at Block No/ 1.00 PM Lunch Break Village.11, Mouza No.02 which has been located th Session- 2 : For Buyers (Govt Departments/Semi-Govt Agencies) NO.ED/SCHO/PMS/4/2014-15 Dated the Kohima Sept’ 2018. mortgage in the SBI Bank/Society. PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITY STUDENT UNDER Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land 2.00 PM Training on GeM Portal GeM Team, GoI MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS. may be submitted in written in the Court of the 2.45 PM Till Hands on Training / Registration of GeM Team, GoI undersigned on or before 25.09.18. 4:30 PM Primary & Secondary Users It has come to the notice of the undersigned that many head of the schools/ Sd/- institution have not obtain their school User ID and Password without which Deputy Commissioner Day - 2 (22nd September, 2018) Dimapur, Nagaland verification of students application submitted online for Pre-Matric scholarship D-5997 Session : For Buyers & Sellers under Ministry of Minority Affairs could not be done. IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE Time Item Facilitators / Speaker Therefore the Department once again remind every head of the schools/ DIMAPUR NAGALAND institution to obtain their User ID and Password from the respective District 10:00 AM Registration of Participants S/C No. 143/18 Education officer by providing their schoolUDISE code/Name of the Institution NOTICE 10:30AM Introductory Note Special Secretary(Finance) NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) in-charge along with Contact Number during office hours and verify the FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN 10:45 AM Training on GeM Portal GeM Team, GoI respective school applicants at the earliest. SUCCESSION ACT 1925 11:45 AM Tea Break While verifying the applicants, the head of the institution should thoroughly Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Inoka 12:00 Noon Training on GeM Portal GeM Team, GoI check fraud/duplicate student under their school login. Chophi has been applied by Smti Zhetoli Chophi W/O M/O. Lt The application of the student alongwith the supporting documents will not Inoka Chophi R/O H.No Residency Colony Dimapur Nagaland for 1:00 Noon Interactive Session- with State Nodal Officer / GeM Team, GoI possession of: Buyers & Sellers be uploaded online, but kept in the institution custody after verification process (1) Pension Benefits is done. (2) SBI Account 1:30 PM Lunch Break th Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the The last date of verification by the Institution is 15 Oct’2018. No time will administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased 2:00 PM Training on GeM Portal GeM Team, GoI be extended further for verification in the National Scholarship Portal by the may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 17th Oct, 2018. 2:45 PM till Hands on Training / GeM Team, GoI Ministry. Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 17th Sept, 4:30 PM Registration of Sellers, Primary WONTHUNGO TSOPOE 2018. & Secondary Users Director PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR: NAGALAND KG-2815 Issued by DIPR KG-2819 Issued by DIPR D-5998 6 Amit Shah’s 50-year Dream: Whistling in the Dark? Amulya Ganguli | IANS belief that while the promise of development will keep It is not surprising that he believes that a combi- EastErn Mirror the youth and the middle class on its side -- as has been nation of the promise of economic growth and a de- haratiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit confirmed by the Delhi University Students Union piction of the opposition as unpatriotic will keep the DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 Shah’s boast at the national executive meet- election results where the BJP’s student wing, the Akhil “lion” safe from the “wild dogs”, to quote the similes ing about the party ruling for 50 years may Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), won three of the used by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief have been in keeping with his usual aggres- top four seats -- the party’s nationalist plank targeting Mohan Bhagwat while addressing the World Hindu sive,B bombastic style, but it has been interpreted in two “ghuspetiyas” and the so-called urban Naxalites will Congress in Chicago to describe the Sangh Parivar Protection is keep the opposition off balance. and its opponents. contradictory ways. One was to see it as a sign of arrogance and the It is obvious that the opposition has found no effec- On its part, the RSS has been engaged in broad- other was to discern in the seeming extravagant claim tive answers to the allegations of being soft on illegal ening its appeal by calling the non-saffronites to its Better Than Cure a hint of whistling in the dark to keep up the party mo- aliens and Maoist sympathisers and has to depend on conclaves. It goes without saying that a possible main- the judiciary to keep any excesses of the ruling party in streaming of the avowedly pro-Hindu organisation will he world aims at ending the Acquired Immu- rale. Both the surmises have an element of plausibility. If the assertion underlines hauteur, the reason check as in the matter of lynchings. help the BJP to shake off to some extent the taint in the nodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic by How indifferent the BJP is towards such outrages eyes of its opponents of its association with the RSS 2030 and new infections have declined drasti- undoubtedly is the BJP’s belief that it faces no serious challenge at the moment. Notwithstanding the con- or the disquiet expressed by the and thereby help in the fulfilment of the dream of rul- cally over the years but it still continues to be “secular” intelligentsia about ing India for half a century. aT major health problem with UNAIDS’ data for 2016 tinuing unemployment, agrarian distress, high fuel its rule was evident from the It cannot be gainsaid that at the moment, much is revealing an estimated 36.7 million people living with prices, falling rupee, stagnant exports and the unease among the minorities and Dalits, the opposition has seeming satisfaction which going for the party. It has a Prime Minister whose pop- HIV globally, out of which 1.8 million were newly in- Amit Shah derived from the ular appeal is testified by virtually all the opinion polls fected, and 1.0 million AIDS-related deaths. India is not been able to get its act together. Because of this failure, there are now doubts about fact that the party keeps on despite the government’s palpable inadequacies. The also one of the signatories of UNAIDS’ programme to winning despite the murder party also has a chief whose micromanagement of the eradicate AIDS epidemic but the figures released by how it will fare in the forthcoming assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh since of Mohammed Akhlaq, al- organization has turned it into a formidable election- the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) have legedly for eating beef, winning outfit. indicated that the battle is not going to be easy. the BJP’s main opponent in these states, the Congress, which was earlier expected to have an easy run, has or the “award wapsi” of In addition, its publicity is boosted not only by NACO’s HIV Estimations 2017 has revealed that na- the urban elite. its members in the government and the party, but tional adult (15–49 years) HIV prevalence has declined been unable to reach an understanding with the Ba- hujan Samaj Party (BSP) and is troubled by its familiar also by an army of trolls who lose no opportunity from 0.26 percent in 2015 to 0.22 percent last year from to pounce on the BJP’s critics with venomous an estimate 0.26 percent in 2015. About 21.40 lakh peo- internal squabbling. Besides, the question as to who will be the opposi- abuses. Not to be left behind in supporting the ple in India are living with HIV, out of which 87.58 thou- ruling dispensation are some ‘nationalist’ tel- sand were newly infected with HIV and 69.11 thousand tion’s prime ministerial face is yet to be settled while there has been no clearcut articulation of an economic evision channels whose commitment to neu- AIDS-related deaths were reported in 2017. While the trality is conspicuous by its absence. spread of the virus is under control in most part of the blueprint. The BJP, on the other hand, is pursuing a well- defined path. Even as “vikas” (development) remains its With so much in the BJP’s favour, its 50- country, some northeastern states have not shown a year project may not seem all that far-fetched significant improvement with Mizoram having the catchphrase, it also cannily indulges in the ruses of what a dissident saffron intellectual and former BJP minister, -- except that the Indian voter remains fa- highest adult HIV prevalence in 2017 with 2.04 percent, mously inscrutable. Considering that the followed by Manipur with 1.43 percent, and Nagaland Arun Shourie, has called a “one-trick pony”. The “trick”, according to him, is to foment divisive- BJP secured no more than 31 per cent of the with 1.15 percent. What is more alarming is that Mizo- votes at the height of its popularity in 2014, it ram has spiked in new infections, while Manipur and ness which has been highlighted by the communal un- certainties posed by the National Register of Citizens, is obvious that a large percentage of the pop- Nagaland saw only marginal decline over the years de- ulation do not think much of the party. spite numerous awareness programmes and increase which the Assam Chief Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, wants to be extended from his state to the entire coun- It may be this inconvenient fact which in literacy rate. Other northeastern states like Arunach- made Amit Shah whistle in the dark. al Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya have witnessed an try so that the “ghuspetiyas” (infiltrators or illegal im- Amulya Ganguli is a political analyst. increase in new infection according to the 2017 data migrants) can be summarily evicted. “Chun chun ke but the number is low compared to other states. nikaloonga”, as Amit Shah has thundered. He can be reached at Nagaland recorded 1,232 new HIV infections (41 The BJP’s confidence apparently stems from the [email protected] percent women) of the total 17,029 people living HIV, 537 AIDS-related deaths (29 percent women) and 237 prevention of mother-to-child transmission in 2017. New infection of the virus has declined by just 3 per- Coccodiosis in Chicken and Its Preventive Measures cent (11,050 new infections in 2015) and the figures occidiosis is the term applied to the diseased condition caused by infection 1. Proper cleaning and disinfectant of all feeder, water trough and other equip- are consistently hovering above 1 percent for years with one or more of the many species of Coccidia. It is a very common disease ment and now after peaking in 2002 and 2003, which is a mat- in chicken. There are two species of coccidiosis in chicken such as caecalcoc- appliances of chicken shed ter of worry. The report by NACO has revealed that the cidiosis and intestinal coccidiosis. The disease is more common in growing 2. Proper disposal of death birds and used litter material primary cause of HIV infection in Nagaland is sexual chickenC upto 7 month of age, but older chicken may harbour the infection in chronic 3. Keep the shed airy and well ventilated, regular turning of litter and relationship – through female sex workers (FSW) to be form. weekly changing of litter material precise, while the transmission of the virus is mostly Signs and Symptoms in Chicken 4. Sufficient floor space for every chicken and overcrowding should be through injecting drug users (IDU) in other states. The avoided 1. Huddling together and sometimes chicken stand aloof in corner as they suffer study has clearly indicated that AIDS awareness pro- 5. Immediate isolation of the diseased chicken from the healthy flock from abdominal pain grammes among the adults all these years have failed 6. Regular supplement of vitamin and mineral mixture in the diet 2. Ruffled feathers, drooping of wings to make much difference. The social stigma and dis- 7. Once a month use anti-coccidostat drug 3. Pale and droopy plumage crimination surrounding people living with HIV and 8. Periodical faecal examination for any endo- parasitic eggs 4. Faeces streaked with blood or reddish brown in colour AIDS may not make the fight against the virus any 5. Severe loss of body weight Veterinary Hospital Kohima easier but keeping mum as though all is well can cost (Issued in public interest) our society dear. Many parents may find it difficult to Steps for Prevention and Control talk about the need of safe sex and other personal is- sues with their children, and some may even assume that they will not go wrong but this ‘holier-than-thou’ READERS’ MIRROR VIEWS & REVIEWS approach can act as a trap for the future generation. Young people needs sex education more than adults do. Protection is better than cure. Letter to the Government of India Meitei-Naga Relationship DAILY aving observed all the hues and cries in for purchase of things for Christmas and New Year fes- dia’s) Constitution being trampled by the Manipuris. both the print and electronic media about tival. Another mob rule was witness in December, 2016 The Nagas too are humans and have sentiments. The the slogans of bandhs, strikes, dharnas and when the Meitei public declared a counter-blockade Government of India shall one day pay for what it has PATH blockades, I find that “the Meitei communi- at Imphal against the UNC’s economic blockade. The done to the Nagas, that is, for keeping Nagas in the tyH is really very proud to say that they have 2000 years Nagas were mainly targeted. Many vehicles and prop- hands of the Manipuris for so long. If the Government of history.” I appreciate their love for their land and erties belonging to the Nagas were set on fire while the of India cannot do justice, admit now. The Nagas need history. I have no objection to the Meitei’s having 2000 Meitei-dominated Manipur government remained not talk with it. The Nagas have every right to go to the A Fitting Time years or 7000 years history. What I wonder most is their a mute spectator who only intervened after so much world communities for finding justice right now. We objection to other people having that long, say longer damage was already done by the unruly Meitei mob. have trusted the wrong entity for twenty long years. or shorter period of history. Sometimes, their claims The Congress government led by Mr. O. Ibobi Singh Will Naga Political Solution negatively sound childish- seeing everything so fine on their side had to obey the mob. Mob rule still continues in the impact Sanaleibak? and ugly on the other’s side. Anything which a Meitei state. The recent problem at the Manipur University The Meitei’s Manipur or Kangleipak or Sanaleibak does is beautiful, laudable and admirable and whatev- is a sufficient proof. Here too, the Congress led by Mr. will lose nothing by removing Naga territory from the er a person from another community does is intolera- Ibobi and Mr. Gaikhangam have hurled the blame on present Map of Manipur. It can be still larger than Goa. ble to them. For example, the Meiteis struggled and got Delhi (see The Sangai Express, 4th September, 2018). There are independent countries in the world whose Meitei/Manipuri language or Meitei’s mother tongue Again, the Meiteis, as they prefer, the Manipuris, geographical areas are smaller than Imphal Valley, but admitted as one of the Major Indian Languages. None seem so fond of advocating their pre-merger status by are super rich countries. I am sure Imphal will remain of the Meiteis objected to that on the ground that it is referring to their long years of history which show at an important principality not only for India but also sectarian or ethnic line/based privilege. the end the exact size of their territory (in the Merger for the continent of the entire Asia. Sanaleibak is in- Secondly, sometimes it is quite confusing to guess Agreement) as 700 Sq. miles or 26,500 paris clearly ex- deed a beautiful place with salubrious climate and why the Meiteis are objecting to the Nagas’ claims to cluding the hills from the Sanaleibak or Kangleipak. To panoramic landscapes and fresh water lakes. Their BIBLE READ: ECCLESIASTES 3:1–14 their legitimate rights. They keep the 6th Schedule which, the government of recently independent India valley is fertile and it will continue to produce surplus and Article 371 C of India’s constitution for the minori- arbitrarily severed Naga’s land to make the present food grains. THOUGHT FOR TODAY: ties/hill areas defeated. They are now objecting exten- state of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Keep The Meiteis are hard working. In medicine and He has made everything beautiful in its time. sion of the Article 371 A which is being in vogue with in mind, the compact and contiguous Naga country health, the Meiteis outshine the rest of India. In motor ~ Ecclesiastes 3:11 the counterparts of the Nagas in the present states of was never allotted by the Government of India nor was and electrical engineering, the Meiteis shall continue Nagaland. The government of India knows these parts loaned by any Manipur Rajas. So, India cannot ma- to provide workmanship to all its neighbouring com- of the Supreme Law of the land being defeated by the nipulate the Nagas’ fate like this. Among many others, munities. Thus, the Meiteis will lose nothing in doing esterday I purchased an airline ticket to send my Meitei-dominated state of Manipur. The so called we are narrating just a few common domineering and justice to the Nagas which is long overdue. firstborn child to college. I’m surprised the key- “People of Manipur” without the hill people is trying chauvinistic mentality of the Meitei society leaders. The Nagas on the other hand shall continue to board on my computer still functions, given the to defeat the Article 3 of the constitution or to rewrite They hold in high esteem of their feudal kings, their struggle even harder than before to make both ends waterworks my eyes unleashed on it during the the said article with words/phrases they want. Is the history and their domain, but feign ignorance about meet. They will continue to require the Meiteis to Yflight selection process. I have so enjoyed my eighteen government of India not convinced of the Meitei Soci- the Nagas whose history could have been even long- teach Maths and Science in the hills, to run electricity years of daily life with her that I am saddened by the pros- ety’s desire to overlord the Nagas forever? er, further back, like that of the Aborigines of North and to keep their vehicles running. The Nagas, though pect of her departure. Yet I wouldn’t rob her of the op- So much so, the narrow plains comprising 20% America. They feign ignorance about Nagas political somehow emancipated with political autonomy, their of the geographical area have 40 MLAs while the rest struggle for the last 60-70 years; they feign ignorance inhospitable terrains will not change and shall con- portunity that lies ahead simply because I’ll miss her. At 80% of the total land area is given just 20 MLAs. Only about why the infamous Armed Forces Special Powers tinue to depend on the Meiteis and the valley to meet this juncture in her life, it is fitting for her to embark on a in this state, mob is the ruler and authority in any mat- Act (AFSPA), 1951 was enacted by the first Parliament their food grain requirements, medical and health new journey to discover adulthood and explore another ter. One cannot easily forget the incident like the one of India. The Nagas have unwritten history. They lived services and what not. part of the country. which happened in December, 2012 popularly known in isolation and in primitive village state for too long, Amung Hungyo As this season of my parenting draws to a close, as Momoko Incident of Chandel which shook the en- even longer than the so-claimed history of Manipur. Ukhrul another one begins. It will undoubtedly bring both new tire state and rocked the State Assembly affecting the It is sheer nonsense on the part of the Govern- The writer can be reached at challenges and new delights. Solomon, Israel’s third king, hill people, mainly the Nagas who had gone to Imphal ment of India to believe the Nagas respecting its (In- [email protected] wrote that God appoints “a time for everything, and a sea- son for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). We humans have little control over the events of our lives—whether we view those events as favorable or not. A Visitor to Nagaland But God, in His mighty power, makes “everything beauti- s a New Zealander visiting Na- friendly and courteous. tourists alike, under extreme pressure. beds with monsoon rain flowing in the ful in its time” (v. 11). galand for the first time, I am But coming from a country which has While it is true that retaining walls middle of them instead of in the drains. struck by the grandeur of the challenging terrain itself, my husband are in position over some of the route, The endless pot holes are caused by In seasons of heartache, we can trust God to bring mountains, the villages cling- and I were appalled at the conditions the potential for hillsides to slip shows these same streams. something good from them in time. Our comforts and ingA to the sides of steep slopes, and local people are having to endure with that more attention needs to be given I do hope that those in authority will joys may come and go, but God’s works “will endure for- Kohima town functioning on top of your new four lane highway under con- to land stability - the lengthy diver- plan how to ease the situation for the ever” (v. 14). We may not relish every season—some are a mountain range. The ingenuity, the struction by the National Highway Au- sions already in place are a constant long suffering public and visitors like us quite painful—yet He can bring beauty to them all. courage and stamina of your people, thority of India. It is of course a wonder- reminder of that. Nor is there clear evi- who wish the best for the Naga people. living in such challenging geography is ful dream to link Dimapur and Kohima dence of drainage ditches to carry away Sincerely, Father, You have permitted this season in my life. an inspiration. The Naga people I have in a superhighway, but the logic of doing monsoon rains. The unfortunate result Glenys Wood Help me to be content in the midst of it, and to been privileged to meet and whose hos- it all at once instead of in stages clearly of road building activity is that large Wellington recognize Your power and might are at work. pitality I have enjoyed have been ever puts all those using the road, locals and stretches of road have become stream New Zealand

God brings beauty from all seasons. The contents of articles in this page do not necessarily reflect the Editorial view or policy of the paper. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 7 Mumbai-Born Mahesh Bindra Hopes for 2nd Term in NZ Parliament With his first three-year term which then had 400 inmates, Bind- He became a member of NZ his first term ended last year, there more than 50 per cent of the prison Mayank Chhaya | IANS as a Member of Parliament in New ra’s career took a political turn when First in 2006 over cautions of fellow are strong expectations that he will population and wants to continue Zealand behind him, Mumbai-born he asked a tough question of Win- Indian immigrants, many of whom return in 2020. his engagement to address the often Mahesh Bindra is biding his time for ston Peters, leader of the contro- thought Peters and his party were During his term as MP, Bindra unjust legal system. “Race relations the next phase of his engagement in versial New Zealand First party who racist. “I studied the party’s policies was appointed spokesman for Cor- in New Zealand are, by and large, his adopted country’s public life. is also the country’s deputy prime closely. In fact, Peters even asked rections, Customs, Ethnic Affairs healthy, but we have our own chal- “With some luck I might get a minister and foreign minister, at a me to make policy suggestions over and Land Information New Zea- lenges. As an immigrant, I feel it is second term, but irrespective of public gathering. immigration. My many interactions land. my duty to play my part in improv- that I enjoy being part of politics in Peters and his party had the rep- told me that the perceptions of NZ In a country where the aborigi- ing them, especially for the Maori a democratically vibrant country,” utation for race-baiting and Bindra First being racist were unfounded nal Maori population constitutes people,” he said. Bindra told IANS on the sidelines of being an outspoken man wanted to and in fact Peters and others were about 15 percent of the total of 4.74 Bindra sees himself as a long- the recently-concluded World Hin- find out the truth for himself. A can- open to suggestion,” he said. million people, Bindra won their term politician dedicated to repre- du Congress in Lombard near here did exchange with Peters prompted When he first contested for par- hearts when he took his oath in the sent New Zealand in “the best pos- where he was a special invitee. the latter to invite Bindra to join liament from the Mount Roskill Maori language apart from English. sible way I can”. He believes that Travelling to New Zealand with the party and consider politics. “I constituency in the city of Auckland He said the Maori members were Indians in their adopted countries his wife and three children in come from a political family. My in 2011, he got 419 votes and was “overcome” by his gesture. “I told around the world must get involved 2002, Bindra has attained a posi- father was an active member of the placed 21st on the party list. It was them it was my way of respecting in politics at all levels “because that tion of political prominence after Bharatiya Jana Sangh. When Peters only after he began rising steadily and acknowledging the original in- is the best way to assimilate and get becoming an MP in 2014. From asked me to consider a political ca- that in 2014 he was elected to par- habitants of New Zealand,” he said. heard”. being a principal correctional of- reer it seemed like a natural progres- liament under New Zealand’s rather Bindra said he is conscious of Mayank Chhaya can be contacted Mahesh Bindra (IANS) ficer at the Mount Eden prison, sion,” he said. complex electoral system. Although the fact that the Maori make up at [email protected] Drying Ganga Could Stall Food Security and Prevent Achieving SDGs

have seen the groundwater input to the Sahana Ghosh | IANS river decline by 50 percent during sum- mer. This decline could go up to 75 per cent illions of people residing in compared to the scenario in the 1970s in the lower reaches of the Ganga the summer months.” basin in India may face food Although the modeling study doesn’t shortage in the next three dec- factor in climate change impacts, the au- adesM if the much revered river continues thors argue that if they were to do so, the to lose water due to factors that include situation could be worse than predicted. unsustainable groundwater extraction, a The Ganga’s 2,525 km watercourse is study has claimed. sustained by rainfall in the hinterlands of Researchers associated with the study the Ganga basin, Himalayan glacial melt added that low river flows could also have as also groundwater discharge. In summer implications for achieving the United Na- (non-monsoon months), this groundwater tions’ Sustainable Development Goals contribution (baseflow) to the river can be (SDGs). 30 percent in some sections and can even But experts, not associated with the swell up to 60 to 70 percent, informed study, also pointed to the combined blow of Mukherjee. surface and groundwater misuse that has “The combination of groundwater beleaguered the Ganga river basin, shelter- (around 70 percent) and river water (30 per- ing around 10 per cent of the global popu- cent) availability actually runs the farming lation. Agricultural inefficiency is a chink in system that yields the food crops,” Mukher- the chain, they say, when it comes to sus- jee said. tainable water use. The researchers assess that at present, The modeling study forecasts that in surface water irrigation for cropping ac- the absence of interventions, groundwater counts for 27 percent of the total irrigation contribution to the river’s water flow would in the study area. continue diminishing in the summer for Hence, the dwindling of the Ganga the next 30 years. would also severely affect water available The analysis was conducted by Ab- for surface water irrigation, with potential hijit Mukherjee at the Indian Institute of decline in food production in the future. Technology-Kharagpur, Soumendra Nath “Our prediction shows that about 115 Bhanja (formerly at IIT Kharagpur) and million people can be impacted due to in- Yoshihide Wada from Austria’s IIASA (In- sufficient food availability in the next few ternational Institute for Applied Systems decades. In a status-quo scenario, this re- Analysis) on the stretch of the river from duction would enhance in the future and Varanasi to the Bay of Bengal. there is a possibility that there would be “The impacts of groundwater deple- reverse flow of the river water to ground- tion on Ganga river flows are very complex. water. This is called stream flow capture,” However, our study found that there is sig- Mukherjee said. nificant concern that ongoing groundwater Apart from ongoing reduction in sum- Photo Credit: Abhijit Mukherjee (IANS) pumping over the basin is unsustainable, mer river flows heightening vulnerability of achieving United Nations’ Sustainable De- leading to not only lowering groundwater regional food production and water supply levels but also reduction in river flows dur- velopment Goals (SDGs) targets. policy, Wada observed that low river flows “South Asian countries are working ing summer time,” Wada told Mongabay- also influence dilution of water pollution in India. towards the United Nations Sustainable the Ganga river, which is one of most con- Development Goals (SDGs) which aim to- This problem is more serious down- taminated transboundary rivers worldwide. stream of the Ganga river, Wada said. wards improving water sanitation and re- This is a “huge concern” for regional ducing water scarcity, but decreasing sum- Mukherjee, lead author of the study, water supply and sanitation, he said, add- said: “So far, in the last three decades we mer river flows and increasing groundwater ing the issue could have implications for depletion will make only more difficult for regional policy makers to achieve the tar- gets by 2030,” Wada elaborated. The researchers also observed that low river flows influence dilution of water pol- lution in the Ganga river, which is one of most contaminated transboundary rivers worldwide. “The lower the river flow, the more con- centrated the pollutants become, making it difficult to wash them out,” Mukherjee re- marked. Wada batted for more co-operation between India and Bangladesh, where the Ganga eventually flows, in regional water resources allocation. “Local excessive groundwater pump- ing over two countries is affecting the river flows of the entire basin. Regional policy makers from the two countries can coop- The dwindling of Ganga river would severely affect water available for surface water irrigation, with potential erate for better monitoring and regulation future decline in food production.Photo Credit: Abhijit Mukherjee (IANS) of groundwater pumping and water use at water allocation policy. “Two countries In arrangement with Mongabay.com , a larger,” Wada said. need to work very closely to establish how source for environmental news reporting He noted that it is vital to understand to improve the situation. Water scarcity will and analysis. The views expressed in that both upstream and downstream re- get only worse under climate change, if the the article are those of Mongabay.com . Decreasing summer river flows and increasing groundwater depletion will make only more difficult for regional gions need to share the burden of better policy makers to achieve the SDG targets by 2030. Photo Credit: Abhijit Mukherjee (IANS) situation continues,” Wada reiterated. Feedback: [email protected]

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ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): Idealistic roman- CANCER (JUN 22 - JUL 22): Friends who are LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): Are you looking CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19): Today, a tic notions join with intense sensual passion interested in psychic and metaphysical mat- for a particular piece of information, Libra? A flash of inspiration may resolve an obstacle to create powerful desire that stays with you ters could visit you today, Cancer. You may friend, possibly another Libra, has this infor- to your career advancement that presented throughout the day, Aries. If you can sched- discuss a lot of fascinating material, which mation but is unaware that you’re searching itself in the past few days, Capricorn. This ule some quality time with your love partner, by all could alter your value system in a subtle but profound for it. Don’t be afraid to let all your friends and acquain- solution could prove so beneficial that you’ll want to means do it. If not, you might have to settle for making way. Don’t be surprised if you do more listening than tances know that you need to find some specific facts. remember it for obstacles in any area of your life for the a date for later in the week. In the meantime, pamper talking on this occasion. It’s important to soak in as The person who finally comes forward may surprise future. You may feel so good about resolving this that yourself a bit until then and hang in there! much as you can. Write it down if you think you’ll for- you. Enjoy your day! you’ll want to go out and celebrate. Go for it! get it. TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): Your home SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): The opportu- AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): Are you pres- could be a busy place today as friends from LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): A rush of physical nity to fly somewhere might come up today, ently negotiating a contract, Aquarius? If you far away come by for a long-overdue visit, energy may hit you this morning, Leo, and Scorpio. Career changes are in the wind, and and the other party disagree on any points, Taurus. You’ll probably spend as much time you could feel like you have no outlet for it. while they might seem rather unsettling at these differences will most likely be resolved. as you can getting the place in order, but don’t go over- But a sibling or neighbor may need some first, they’ll be positive in the long run. This could in- You’ll probably come up with an idea that creates a board. Your friends are coming to see you, not your help, so you’ll definitely be able to put that energy to volve a raise or promotion, transfer, new job, or even win/win situation so both of you feel good about it. house. Dress the place up with some flowering plants work. It should be a good day for everyone. Your friend new career. Don’t fight it. It might be scary, but it’s a This will strengthen your relationship considerably, so and a few accessories, then sit back and enjoy the visit. will receive some valuable help with an important mat- blessing in disguise. Go with the flow. expect partnership matters to progress smoothly. En- ter, and you’ll be able to make use of all that vigor. joy your day. GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 21): Some fascinating SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): Have you news could come from a friend who’s pres- VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): Invaluable help been having difficulties with career or money PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): Professional ently out of town, Gemini. This might be per- with money or property concerns could come matters, Sagittarius? If so, help might come difficulties could be resolved by outside as- sonal, but it more likely involves new discov- to you from an unexpected quarter today, Vir- today from a friend who lives far away. This sistance, Pisces. Equipment may have gone eries in a field that interests you both. You’ll probably go. Someone you didn’t know possessed the person may not do much but offer words that are so haywire, or miscommunications could have want to do some research of your own, so be prepared appropriate information could offer it out of the blue, insightful that you know immediately what course of led to snarls. Perhaps you need to call in a consultant. to spend time in the library or online over the next few making a big difference to the way you handle these action to take. What this person says could also be of It’s possible that you might come up with the right so- weeks. Keep careful records. You won’t want to forget matters. The situation may not be all that dire to begin valuable assistance in the future. Write it down so you’ll lution at the right time and earn some well-deserved a thing! with, but all should be well by day’s end. be sure to remember it. respect. Whatever the difficulty, it won’t last.

The contents of articles on this page do not necessarily reflect the Editoral view or policy of the paper EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 8 NATION Child death below five NEWS IN BRIEF Karnataka’s 203 MLAs richest with declined faster in India—UN Gujarat Assembly pays homage to New Delhi, Sep. 18 (IANS): because of who they are Vajpayee India continues to show and where they are born. The Gujarat Assembly paid homage to former prime INR 111.4 lakh annual income impressive gains in reduc- With simple solutions like minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and nine former state legis- New Delhi, Sep. 17 (IANS): Of the average annual income of Rs 5.4 lakh MLAs, declaring their educational tion of child deaths with medicines, clean water, lators on the first day of monsoon session Tuesday. After 224 Karnataka MLAs, 203 have the followed by Jharkhand’s 72 MLAs qualification to be between 5th under-five deaths falling electricity and vaccines, we paying homage to the deceased leaders, the House was highest average annual income of Rs with Rs 7.4 lakh. to 12th pass, have an average an- below the one million mark can change that reality for adjourned for the day. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani tabled 111.4 lakh, followed by Maharashtra’s Out of 3,145 MLAs analysed, nual income of Rs 31.03 lakh. “At least for the first time, the UN every child,” said Laurence a motion to pay homage to Vajpayee, two former state 256 MLAs (INR 43.4 lakh), according 55 (2 per cent) have not given their 1,997 (63 per cent) MLAs, graduate said in a new report. Chandy, Unicef Director of ministers and seven former MLAs who have died since to an analysis of the affidavits of 3,145 profession in their affidavit, 771 (25 or above, have an average annual It said India’s share of Data, Research and Policy, the Budget session in March. legislators. per cent) declared business as their income of Rs 20.87 lakh. global child deaths contin- in a statement. The findings were released on profession and 758 (24 per cent) said A number of 139 8th pass MLAs ues to steadily reduce, de- Globally in 2017, half of Delhi Cabinet approves installation of Monday by the Association for Dem- they are agriculturist or farmer. have average annual self-income clining from nearly 22 per all deaths under five years CCTV cameras in govt. schools worth Rs 89.88 lakh, while those cent in 2012 to 18 per cent of age took place in sub- ocratic Reforms (ADR), an NGO that The analysis said a number of 397 The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved the installation of who have declared themselves to be in 2017, which is for the first Saharan Africa and another works for electoral and political (13 per cent) MLAs, who have de- CCTV cameras in government schools in the city to ensure illiterate have an average annual self- time equal to its share of 30 per cent in Southern reforms. clared their profession as agriculture safety of students. The Delhi government had last year and business, have the highest aver- income of Rs 9.31 lakh. the total global births. Asia. In sub-Saharan Af- The affidavits of 941 MLAs did mandated installation of CCTV cameras in all schools cov- age annual income of Rs 57.81 lakh. A total of 1,402 MLAs, aged 25- India accounts for 18 rica, one in 13 children died not declare their income, said the ering classrooms, labs, corridors, parking, library, vacant “MLAs under real estate business 50 years, have an average annual per cent of global births before their fifth birthday. report, adding that the analysis pri- rooms, the areas outside washrooms, corners and other and acting or filmmaking profession income of Rs 18.25 lakh and 1,727, and now for 18 per cent of In high-income countries, marily focused on the annual (self) inaccessible areas. income of the sitting MLAs only. category comprise only 1 per cent of aged 51-80 years, have Rs 29.32 lakh. global child deaths. that number was one in It said the average annual income the total MLAs analysed,” revealed At least 11 MLAs, aged 81-90 “The under-five mor- 185. of the 3,145 sitting MLAs is Rs 24.59 the analysis, adding “nevertheless, years, have an average annual in- tality rate of India at 39 In 2017, 2.5 million Rahul appoints Kalita, Bajwa in Con- lakh. they are among the top four highest come of Rs 87.71 lakh whereas two per 1,000 now equals that newborns died in their first gress foreign cell At least 711 MLAs in the southern paid profession categories with an MLAs, declaring their age above 90 of the world, highlighting month. A baby born in sub- Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday appointed region have the highest average an- average annual income of Rs 39.69 years, have Rs 60.91 lakh. the much faster decline by Saharan Africa or in South- Bhubaneshwar Kalita and Pratap Singh Bajwa as Vice nual income of Rs 51.99 lakh, while lakh and Rs 28.48 lakh, respectively.” Only 258 (8 per cent) MLAs are India in the last five years ern Asia was nine times Chairmen of the All India Congress Committee’s Foreign 614 MLAs in the eastern region have “Housewife, teacher, pensioner women, said the analysis. “On an as compared to the global more likely to die in the first Affairs Department which is headed by party leader the lowest Rs 8.53 lakh. and lawyer are among the least paid average a male MLA’s annual self- decline,” the report said. month than a baby born Anand Sharma. Manish Tewari and M.M. Pallamraju were A total of 63 MLAs of Chhat- profession categories,” it said. income is Rs 25.85 lakh whereas for a According to it, the gen- in a high-income country. named the General Secretaries of the department. Ragini tisgarh Assembly have the lowest A number of 1,052 (33 per cent) female MLA, it is Rs 10.53 lakh.” der gap in child survival has And progress towards sav- Nayak was appointed the Convenor and Sanjay Chandok reduced almost four-fold ing newborns has been the Co-Convenor. in the last five years, with slower than for other chil- under-five mortality of girl dren under five years of Dalit youth beaten to death in Bihar child now being 2.5 per age since 1990. As per the Rewari gang-rape: Rahul says PM’s silence is unacceptable A Dalit youth was bludgeoned to death by a mob on cent higher, compared to UN, most children under suspicion of theft in Bihar’s Nawada district, police said New Delhi, Sep. 18 (IANS): ber 21. nearly 10 per cent in 2012. five die due to preventable on Tuesday. Rupan Manjhi, in his late 20s, was beaten to Six days after the Rewari The Special Investi- However, as per the re- or treatable causes such as death with bamboo sticks, bricks and iron rods on Mon- gang-rape, Congress Presi- gation Team (SIT) of the port released by Unicef, the complications during birth, day night in Lavarpura village, 150 km from Patna. “Police dent Rahul Gandhi on Haryana Police on Sunday World Health Organization pneumonia, diarrhoea, ne- rescued brutally beaten and unconscious Manjhi from the Tuesday attacked Prime evening announced the (WHO), the UN Popula- onatal sepsis and malaria. clutches of the mob. However, he succumbed to injuries Minister Narendra Modi, arrest of Nishu. SIT chief tion Division and the World For children eve- soon after reaching hospital,” Hisua Police Station Officer saying his “silence is unac- Nazneen Bhasin had said Bank Group, an estimated rywhere, the most risky in-charge Rajdeo Sao said. According to police officials, a ceptable” and added “India that raids were on to nab 6.3 million children under period of life is the first group of four thieves entered a house but after the family hangs its head in shame as two other main accused -- 15 years of age died in 2017 month. In 2017, 2.5 million raised an alarm three of the thieves fled while one was another one of its daugh- soldier Pankaj and Manish. and the vast majority of newborns died in their first caught by the villagers and beaten to death. ters is brutally gang-raped”. The three main ac- these deaths -- 5.4 million month. “India hangs its head cused had gang-raped the -- occurred in the first five Under-five mortality in shame as another one 19-year-old woman on years of life, with newborns rates among children in ru- Over 100 children fall ill after taking of its daughters is brutally PTI September 12. Deendayal accounting for around half ral areas are, on average, ‘Prasad’ in Begusarai gang raped,” said Gandhi Rahul Gandhi (File Photo) is the owner of a tubewell of the deaths. 50 per cent higher than More than 100 children were fallen ill after taking ‘Prasad’ on Twitter. “Prime Minister, room where the crime took “Without urgent ac- among children in urban at a Viswakarma puja celebration at Pathai village in Be- your silence is unaccept- the three main accused One of the main ac- place in Mahendragarh tion, 56 million children areas. In addition, those gusarai district, officials said Tuesday. The children, aged able. Shame on a govern- in Rewari gang-rape case cused, Nishu, as also Deen- district. Sanjay Kumar is under five will die from born to uneducated moth- below 12 years, complained of nausea and vomiting after ment that leaves India’s continued to evade arrest, dayal and Sanjeev Kumar, the medical practitioner now until 2030 -- half of ers are more than twice as they ate the ‘Prasad’ in the evening on Monday. They were women unprotected and a Haryana court had sent were earlier presented in a who had treated the victim. them newborns. We have likely to die before turn- admitted to the Khodavandpur primary health centre and afraid and allows rapists to three arrested men, includ- court in Kanina on Mon- Both did not inform police made remarkable progress ing five than those born to other private clinics and nursing homes at Rosra and Has- walk free,” he added. ing one main accused, to day. They will be presented despite in the know of the to save children since 1990, mothers with a secondary anpur. All the children are now out of danger, they said. Even though two of five-day police custody. in court again on Septem- crime. but millions are still dying or higher education. RSS doesn’t interfere in government India, Germany Delhi court summons Kejriwal, Sisodia, 11 policies, functioning — Bhagwat sign skill dev. AAP MLAs as accused in CS assault case lation of the RSS influ- New Delhi, Sep. 18 (PTI): A Delhi (AAP) as accused. They are Amanat- punishable under various sections encing the government’s agreement court Tuesday summoned Delhi ullah Khan, Prakash Jarwal, Nitin of the IPC, including wrongful functioning. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his Tyagi, Rituraj Govind, Sanjeev Jha, confinement, assaulting or using “Often people make New Delhi, Sep. 18 (IANS): deputy Manish Sisodia and 11 AAP Ajay Dutt, Rajesh Rishi, Rajesh criminal force to deter public serv- this speculation that a call India and Germany on MLAs as accused in the Chief Sec- Gupta, Madan Lal, Parveen Kumar ant from discharge of duty, insulting from Nagpur (RSS head- Tuesday signed a Memo- retary Anshu Prakash assault case. and Dinesh Mohania. him to provoke breach of peace and quarters) must be behind randum of Agreement Prakash was allegedly assaulted The court had on August 25 abetment of the offence. a particular decision (of (MoA) on skill develop- during a meeting at Kejriwal’s of- reserved the order while rejecting a They were also charged with of- the government). This is all ment, which will provide ficial residence on February 19 plea moved by Kejriwal, his deputy fence committed under IPC section baseless. All those working dual vocational training night. and the other legislators seeking 149, which says if an offence is com- (in the government) are to Indian youth. Additional Chief Metropolitan to restrain the police from sharing mitted by a member of an unlawful seniors and they are far Explaining the con- Magistrate Samar Vishal issued with the media information on the assembly, every other member of more experienced in poli- cept to the media here summons after taking cognisance charge sheet in the case. such assembly shall be held guilty tics than us,” said Bhagwat. at the signing ceremony, of the charge sheet filed by the Delhi The court had said it needed of the offence. “ T h e y d o n’t n e e d German Ambassador to Police on August 13. time to go through the 1,300-page The Delhi Police had on May 18 Sangh’s advice. They nei- India, Martin Ney, said The court issued summons to all charge sheet, in which the police questioned Kejriwal for over three ther depend on our advice, that the dual vocational the accused and directed them to has alleged that Kejriwal, Sisodia hours in connection with the case. nor do we give any. If they training programme has appear before it on October 25, say- and the others had criminally con- Two of the party MLAs -- Amanatul- been existing in Germany PTI need any suggestion, they ing there were sufficient grounds to spired to threaten the Chief Secre- lah Khan and Prakash Jarwal -- were RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat speaks on the 2nd day at the event titled ask for it, and if we have for a long time now. establish the charges against them tary with death or grievous hurt, also arrested. ‘Future of Bharat: An RSS perspective’, in New Delhi, Tuesday. something to offer, then “It means learning in in the case. obstructed him in discharging his The alleged assault had trig- we give it. school and on the job. Besides, Kejriwal and Sisodia, public function and caused hurt. gered a bitter tussle between the New Delhi, Sep. 18 (IANS): which affect the country. But we have no influ- It is special because it is the charge sheet also names 11 The charge sheet had accused Delhi government and its bureau- Rashtriya Swayamsevak “We don’t participate in ence on the government’s owned by the industry,” legislators of the Aam Aadmi Party the AAP leaders of other offences crats. Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan politics, (that) doesn’t mean policies. They are our Ney said. Bhagwat on Tuesday said we don’t have any views. Swayamsevaks, but are According to a note that the Sangh has its views We do have our views on capable of doing their job,” issued by the German on national issues but it national policies, we talk he added. Embassy, students who Varun and Anushka signed as does not interfere in the about the policies with all He also said the aim complete training courses government’s policies and our might,” said Bhagwat. of the Sangh was to unite in India will get a certifi- functioning. “Sangh abstaining from the entire society. “Since cate that it is recognised ambassadors of Skill India Campaign On the second day of politics doesn’t mean we the birth of the Sangh, it in India as well as in Ger- Mumbai, Sep. 18 (PTI): Skill India aims to stand- the “Bhavishya ka Bharat will not talk about infiltra- has decided to stay away many. Bollywood stars Varun ardise vocational training, - an RSS perspective” con- tors. These are national from politics. It will neither A joint body called Dhawan and Anushka which helps in creation clave, Bhagwat said the issues and they affect the contest elections, nor par- German Indian Institute Sharma have been signed of latest infrastructure, Sangh, since its inception, entire country. Sangh gives ticipate in electoral politics. of Vocational Education on to promote and en- ensures industry partner- had abstained from elec- its views on all such issues,” RSS functionaries cannot and Training (GIIVET) dorse the Skill India Mis- ships to extend technology toral politics but continued he added. be office bearers of a politi- that has been set up will sion, chaired by Prime support to make the youth to have its views on issues He rubbished specu- cal party.” look after the programme. Minister Narendra Modi. more employable. The actors will next be “Prime Minister Modi seen in “Sui Dhaaga - Made has displayed incredible DUSU prez. submit fake docs. to SC to hear plea for probe in India”, a Yash Raj Films vision and genuine fore- project, which salutes In- sight in aiming to organise, dia’s entrepreneurs and skill, train and give finan- get admission in DU — NSUI into Rafale deal on Oct. 10 skilled workforce, includ- cial support and backing New Delhi, Sep. 18 (PTI): The Congress-backed NSUI New Delhi, Sep. 18 (IANS): ferent health, he was now ing homegrown artisans, to our craftsmen, artisans has alleged that newly elected Delhi University Students’ The Supreme Court will seeking permission to file craftspeople and weavers. and similar workmen. Union president Ankiv Baisoya of RSS-affiliated ABVP hear on October 10 a PIL more documents. Varun plays a tailor “We are proud to be had submitted fake documents to gain admission in the petition seeking probe into Initially, the court fixed named Mauji and Anushka promoting this campaign university. the purchase of 36 Rafale October 22 as the next date essays the role of his wife that we feel extremely The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), how- fighter jets from French of hearing but as Sharma and embroiderer Mamta. close to like our movie ‘Sui ever, said the university allowed Baisoya’s admission after company Dassault. urged for an early date, The duo will dedicate time Dhaaga’ that celebrates due verification of document submitted by him. The bench of Justice Justice Gogoi said he could to promote the skilled tal- self-reliance and entrepre- The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) released Ranjan Gogoi, Justice not have an adjournment ent in the country. neurship,” Varun said. a letter from Thiruvalluvar University sent in response to a Navin Sinha and Justice and also the next date of “Varun Dhawan and Anushka added, “Skill communication from the student’s body. It stated that the K.M. Joseph adjourned his choice. Anushka Sharma, through India Campaign reflects BA certificate submitted by Basoya from the university is the hearing of matter on However, the court later this unique film ‘Sui Dhaa- the government’s determi- fake. The NSUI said a marksheet was presented by Baisoya Tuesday as petitioner ad- advanced it to October 10. ga - Made in India’, are nation to include and sup- PTI for taking admission in MA (Buddhist Studies), but the vocate M.L. Sharma had The lawyer sought a bringing to focus the in- Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma during the port the talented skilled Thiruvalluvar University clearly refused to have enrolled circulated a letter seeking stay on the fighter jet deal credible skills and talent promotion of their upcoming film ‘Sui Dhaaga Made in India’ in force of the country. While a student of such name and a marksheet of that serial adjournment till October 5 between India and France of our homegrown artisan Lucknow. making ‘Sui Dhaaga’, we number is not in their record. on the grounds that he was alleging discrepancies. and craftsmen commu- came across so many sto- “Delhi University gave admission to Ankiv Basoya after not well. The Rafale deal is a de- nity. of great pride for us to see Minister of Petroleum and ries of talented, skilled due verification of its documents. It’s the process of DU. But as Sharma came fence agreement signed “It is really hearten- such dedicated and pas- Natural Gas and Minister crafts people and artisans Even today DU has all the right to verify documents of any to the court and sought between India and France ing to see actors like them sionate skilled youth with of Skill Development and who don’t get a fair chance student enrolled in university. But it’s not the job of NSUI its permission to file addi- for purchase of 36 Rafale doing a film that has such entrepreneurial skills in Entrepreneurship, said in to showcase their talents.” to provide certificates to any person. tional documents, Justice fighter aircraft in a fly-away a significant social mes- our country who are bring- a statement. “Sui Dhaaga: Made In RSS-affiliated student outfit bagged three posts, Gogoi wondered that while condition as part of the up- sage. India is one of the ing name and fame to the Led by the Ministry India”, directed by Sharat including that of the president, in the Delhi University he had sought adjourn- grading process of the In- youngest countries in the nation with their work,” of Skill Development and Katariya, the film hit the Students’ Union (DUSU) elections last week. ment owing to his indif- dian Air Force equipment. world; and it is a matter Dharmendra Pradhan, Entrepreneurship (MSDE), theatres on September 28. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 WORLD 9 Japanese billionaire to be first GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND Typhoon Mangkhut toll OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE tourist to Moon —SpaceX NAGALAND, KOHIMA reaches 74 in Philippines NO. PHQ(B-I)1/Combined Recruitment/2015/2387 Dated Kohima, the 18th Sept., 2018. CIRCULAR Manila, Sep. 18 (IANS): pines on Saturday, reports terial for basic necessities In continuation to the Press Release of even No.PHQ(B-I)1/C-Recruitment/2015/2272 The death toll in the Efe news. and aid for the last rites of dated. 11.09.18 for the post of UBSI(GD)/SI(Opr)/SI(Tech)&ASI(GD), the following Philippines due to super The highest number the victims. procedures are hereby notified for the said recruitment: typhoon Mangkhut in- of casualties was reported Three days after the creased to 74 on Tuesday from the mining town of passage of the devastat- 1. Physical Standards Test as rescue teams contin- Itogon in Benguet prov- ing Mangkhut, more than The Physical Standards Test for Height, Chest, Weight and Endurance will be held on th th ued to search for dozens ince, where massive floods 20,000 people remained the 24 and on the 25 September ‘2018 at NAPTC Police Complex, Chumukedima and the details are laid down as under: of people buried in an and landslides buried a displaced from their th abandoned mine due to gold mine and four bar- homes while an estimated 24 September ‘2018 st landslides. racks where some min- 590,000 people have been 1 Session - Time : 0700 Hrs onwards (Registration No. 01 – 1300) nd According to the latest ers and their families had affected by the storm. 2 Session - Time : 1200 Hrs onwards (Registration No. 1301 – 2500) figures provided by the been living illegally. Currently the four 25th September ‘2018 National Police, 55 people President Rodrigo Du- worst-hit provinces Abra, 1st Session - Time : 0700 Hrs onwards (Registration No. 2501 – 3621) were missing and 74 in- terte visited the families of Benguet, Cagayan and 2nd Session - Time : 1200 Hrs onwards (Registration No. 3622 – 4719) jured due to the strongest the victims in Itogon on Ilocos Norte have been The prescribed eligibility criteria is as under: typhoon of the season, Monday and handed over declared to be in a state of (a) Height. which lashed parts of Lu- a cheque for 45,000 pesos calamity due to the scale Yusaku Maezawa (i) For Males - 5’3” (162 Cms) zon island on the north- ($832) to each of them, of the damage caused by (ii) For Females - 5’ (152 Cms) ernmost tip of the Philip- apart from providing ma- the typhoon. San Francisco, Sep. 18 of artists with him on his (b) Chest (IANS): US private space trip around the moon say- (i) For Males - Normal - 31” (79 Cms) firm SpaceX has an- ing: “I choose to go to the Expanded - 33” (84 Cms) nounced that the com- Moon, with artists,” add- (ii) For Females - Normal - 29” (74 Cms) UN report details continued pany’s first private pas- ing then “What will they Expanded - 31” (79Cms) senger to the Moon will see ? What will they feel (c) Weight: be Japanese billionaire ? And what will they cre- As per the prescribed medical chart of weight obtained from the Directorate abuse against Rohingyas Yusaku Maezawa. ate ?” of Medical services, height and weight are co-related. Following chart shall be “The first private pas- According to Forbes, used for both male and female candidates. senger to fly around the Maezawa is the 18th rich- Geneva, Sep. 18 (IANS): A against minorities as well concluded that there HEIGHT MALE FEMALE UN fact-finding mission as established a climate of were elements of inten- Moon aboard BFR (Big est man in Japan with a CMS INCHES MIN. KGS MAX. KGS MIN. KGS MAX. KGS published on Tuesday impunity for its soldiers,” tional genocide by the Falcon Rocket) is fashion fortune of $2.9 billion. the most extensive report said the chair of the mis- country’s armed forces in innovator and globally Maezawa’s trip to the 152 5’0” 65 45 55 till date on the continued sion, Marzuki Darusman. the 2017 offensive, that recognized art curator Yu- moon will be made on 155 5’1” 66 46 56 persecution of the Mus- The report said that was launched following saku Maezawa,” SpaceX board a BFR, which is cur- 157 5’2” 67 47 57 lim minority Rohingyas Myanmar’s policy of a series of attacks on gov- tweeted on Monday. rently still in development. 160 5’3” 58 68 48 58 in Myanmar since 2011 in destruction in Rakhine ernment posts by Ro- Maezawa, 42, is the The Moon is about 162 5’4” 59 69 49 59 the states of Kachin, Shan might have destroyed hingya rebels. founder and CEO of Zozo, 385,000 km away from 165 5’5” 60 70 50 60 and Rakhine. evidence that could have “The crimes them- the largest online fashion Earth and the last time an 167 5’6” 61 71 51 61 The 44-page report helped in future inves- selves and the manner in retailer in Japan. astronaut travelled there 170 5’7” 62 72 52 62 was based on more than tigations of the crimes, which they were perpe- M a e z a w a i s a l s o was in 1972 as part of the 800 interviews of survi- including those of geno- trated, were found to be 172 5’8” 63 73 53 63 known as an contempo- Apollo 17 mission. 175 5’9” 64 74 54 64 vors and videos, photos cide. similar in nature, gravity rary art collector and cu- Founded by billion- as well as satellite images 177 5’10” 65 75 55 65 The report examined and scope to those that rator with a large collec- aire Elon Musk and con- that detailed the atroci- various episodes of vi- have allowed for genocid- 180 5’11” 66 76 56 66 tion at his Contemporary ceived as a company with ties and rights abuses olence over the years, al intent to be established 182 6’0” 67 77 57 67 against the community, especially the one that in other contexts,” said Art Foundation in Tokyo, long-term ambitions such which features works of as bringing humans to Candidates who have qualified in Height, Chest and Weight measurement shall Efe news reported. erupted in August 2017 Radhika Coomaraswamy, undergo Endurance Test immediately as per the prescribed parameter: “During their opera- in Rakhine that led to another member of the various renowned paint- Mars, SpaceX will ferry ers like Pablo Picasso, four NASA astronauts to (i) Endurance (Male) - 3 (Three) kms in 13 (Thirteen) minutes. tions the Tatmadaw (mili- the exodus of more than mission. (ii) Endurance (Female) - 1 ½ kms in 8 (Eight) minutes. tary) has systematically 800,000 people, currently The mission consid- Andy Warhol, Alexander space in 2019 with its Crew targeted civilians, includ- living in neighbouring ered that by conservative Calder and Jean-Michel Dragon or Dragon 2 space- 2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) ing women and chil- Bangladesh in overcrowd- estimates at least 10,000 Basquiat. craft. Candidates who have qualified in Height, Chest, Weight measurement and dren, committed sexual ed refugee camps. people were killed during Maezawa announced NASA has also hired Endurance Test will be required to undergo PET which will be conducted on the 26th, violence, voiced and pro- An earlier and more the 2017 Army offensive, on his Twitter and Insta- SpaceX and Boeing to de- 27th and 28th of September ‘2018 at NAPTC Police Complex, Chumukedima, on the moted exclusionary and concise version of the globally condemned as gram accounts that he velop commercial space parameters and details laid down below: discriminatory rhetoric report on August 27 had “ethnic cleansing”. plans to take a select group trips from the US. 26th September 2018 1st Session - Time : 0700 Hrs onwards (Registration No. 01 – 785) 2nd Session - Time : 1200 Hrs onwards (Registration No. 786 – 1570) Bangladesh to move Rohingya to 27th September 2018 S Korean leader and North’s 1st Session - Time : 0700 Hrs onwards (Registration No. 1571 – 2355) 2nd Session - Time : 1200 Hrs onwards (Registration No. 2356 – 3140) island from next month — Officials 28th September 2018 Kim hold summit talks 1st Session - Time : 0700 Hrs onwards (Registration No. 3141 – 3925) Dhaka, Sep. 18 (PTI): centres for 100,000 refugees 2nd Session - Time : 1200 Hrs onwards (Registration No. 3926 – 4719) Bangladesh will next and nearly three-quarters Male Candidates. m o n t h s t a r t m ov i n g of the project is complete, (i) Long Jump - 12 (twelve) feet in 3 (Three) attempts. 100,000 Rohingya refugees a senior disaster manage- (ii) High Jump - 4 (Four) feet in 3 (Three) attempts. to a remote island, officials ment official told AFP. (iii) Pull Ups - 5 (Five) Times said Tuesday, despite warn- “Initially, 50 to 60 Ro- (iv) Balancing - 1 (one) attempt. ings the silty strip is prone hingya families will be re- to violent weather. located in the first phase Female Candidates. Prime Minister Sheikh beginning next month,” (i) Long Jump - 8 (Eight) feet in 3 (Three) attempts. Hasina is scheduled on said the official, Habibul (ii) High Jump - 3 (Three) feet in 3 (Three) attempts. October 3 to officially open Kabir Chowdhury. (iii) Pull Ups - 3 (Three) Times newly-constructed shelters Bangladesh, a low-lying (iv) Balancing - 1 (One) attempt for the displaced Muslims riverine country vulner- 3. Medical Test on Bhashan Char, a mud- able to rising sea levels, is The candidates who have qualified in all the above will be required to undergo dy islet that only emerged prone to tropical cyclones, Medical Test starting from 0700 Hrs on 29th of September ‘2018 at NAPTC Police Complex, from the Bay of Bengal in especially in the Bay of Chumukedima. 2006. Bengal between April and The controversial plan November. Disqualification: The following physical conditions shall disqualify the candidate which will be is already behind schedule. Hundreds of thousands South Korean President Moon Jae-in, second from right, and his wife Kim Jung-sook, left, are welcomed by Officials previously said have died from natural dis- applicable to both male and female candidates. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju upon their arrival at Sunan International Airport in (a) Eye-Sight : A person having colour blindness. they wanted to start mov- asters in the last 50 years, Pyongyang in North Korea, Tuesday, Sep. 18. ing refugees from over- mostly in coastal areas near Eye-sight below minimum distance vision of 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction. crowded camps near the Bhashan Char. Seoul, Sep. 18 (AFP): South own emblem was only globe,” said Moon - whose border with Myanmar to The island is one hour (b) Knocked knees Korea’s president and the visible on Moon’s Boeing own parents fled the (c) Flat footed the island in June, before by boat from the nearest North’s leader Kim Jong 747 aircraft. North during the Korean the monsoon began. land but violent storms (d) Squint eye condition Un drove together through Thousands of resi- War that left the peninsula (e) Amputated limb/Extremities The navy has fast- make the journey by sea the streets of Pyongyang dents, holding bouquets divided by the impen- tracked construction of dangerous or sometimes (f) Physical deformities Tuesday past thousands and chanting in uni- etrable (g) Deaf or hard of hearing. shelters and evacuation impossible. of cheering citizens before son “Reunification of Demilitarized Zone opening a summit where the country!”, lined the (DMZ) and technically in Note: The Physical Standards test, Physical Efficiency Test and Medical Test Moon Jae-in will seek streets as Kim and Moon a state of conflict. are mandatory, but are only qualifying in nature and will not carry any marks. to reboot stalled denu- rode through the city in Addressing his visitor 4. Written Examination. NEWS IN BRIEF clearisation talks between an open-topped vehicle, in respectful terms, Kim The written examination for the candidates who have been declared qualified will his hosts and the United passing the Kumsusan praised him for broker- be held on the 1st of Oct. ‘2018 and the 3rd Oct. ‘2018 for the various posts at NAPTC Bomb attacks in Iraq kill 6 policemen States. Palace where Kim’s pred- ing his historic Singapore Police Complex, Chumukedima and which will be duly intimated to the candidates in Kim and Moon em- summit with US President the Notice Board of Main RP Gate, Police Complex, Chumukedima. Baghdad, Sep. 18 (IANS): At least six police officers were ecessors -- his father and braced at Pyongyang’s grandfather -- lie in state. Donald Trump in June, killed on Tuesday and eight were wounded in two bomb There will be separate Question papers for the post(s) as mentioned under: attacks in Iraq’s Saladin province, a day after government international airport -- “I am acutely aware of adding: “This has led to where the North Korean the weight that we bear,” stability in the region and (i)UBSI(GD) & SI(Opr) combined (ii) SI(Tech) (iii) ASI (GD) forces launched an operation against militants in the area, The date and time schedule for the various post(s) will be as follows: officials said. Police Lt. Col. Mohamed Ali Ibrahim said leader had supervised Moon told Kim as they I expect more progress.” At the first explosive device killed five officers and wounded missile launches last year opened two hours of for- the time, the North Korean Sl. No. Date Time Post(s) as tensions mounted. mal talks at the headquar- leader declared his back- four as they were travelling in a police vehicle in the Al- 1 09:00-11:00 AM UBSI (GD) & S.I (Opr.) The North’s unique ters of the ruling Workers’ ing for the denuclearisa- 01/10/2018 Fatha area, 50 km north of the provincial capital Tikrit, 2 01:00-03:00 PM ASI (GD) Efe news reported. brand of choreographed Party, adding that he felt a tion of the peninsula. mass adulation was on “heavy responsibility”. But no details were 3 03/10/2018 09:00-11:00 AM S.I (Tech.) Afghan intelligence detains 26 IS members full display as hundreds of “The entire world is agreed and Washington The nature of the examination would be MCQ (Multiple choice questions) type. There people waved North Ko- watching and I would like and Pyongyang have since will be 100 questions and 100 marks. There will be no negative marking. The syllabus Afghanistan’s intelligence Kabul, Sep. 18 (IANS): rean flags and another de- to show the outcome of sparred over what that along with the distribution of marks are as under: agency on Tuesday announced the arrest of 26 alleged picting an undivided pe- peace and prosperity to means and how it will be members of the Islamic State terror group who were ninsula -- while the South’s the people around the achieved. (a) UBSI (GD) /SI (Opr)/ASI (GD). planning attacks in the capital during the upcoming 1. General English - 20 marks festival of Muharram. “Twenty-six members of the 2. Arithmetic/ Reasoning and mental ability - 30 marks terrorist group including one of their group leaders, 3. General awareness will consist of the following: - 50 marks Abdullah, were detained in capital Kabul,” the National GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND (i) Current affairs with special emphasis on Nagaland State (ii) General Economy Directorate of Security (NDS) said in a statement cited OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE (iii) General Science (iv) Social Science and (v) Current Affairs. by Efe news. The arrests took place in the days leading Question paper for the post of ASI(GD) will be different. But, the syllabus shall remain the up to the start of the religious festival, mainly observed NAGALAND : KOHIMA. same. by the Shia community, which in recent years has been NO. PHQ(B-I)1/C-RECRUITMENT/2015/2388 Dated Kma, the Sept. ‘2018. (b) For SI (Tech) targeted by the IS. 1. General English - 20 marks Diver who helped with Thai cave CORRIGENDUM 2. Arithmetic/ Reasoning and Mental Ability - 30 marks In partial modification to advertisement of even number dated 3. Technical subject - 20 marks rescue sues Elon Musk 4. General awareness will consist of the following: - 30 marks 09/08/2017 regarding the post of SI(IT) and Press Release of even number (i) Current affairs with special emphasis on Nagaland State (ii) General Economy London, Sep. 18 (PTI): A British diver who helped rescue dated 11/09/2018, it is notified that recruitment for the post SI(IT) which is (iii) General Science (iv) Social Science and (v) Current Affairs. youth soccer players trapped in a cave in Thailand is suing scheduled w.e.f 24/09/18 is hereby postponed for administrative reasons. The Elon Musk, alleging that the Tesla CEO falsely accused 5. Oral Interview (Viva-Voce). him of being a pedophile. Diver Vernon Unsworth, who new scheduled for the same shall be notified in due course. Recruitment for Proportionate candidate in the ratio of 1:3 approximately would be called for lives north of London, contends that Musk made the false the post(s) of UBSI (GD)/SI(Tech)/SI(Opr) and ASI(GD) will be held as notified. the interview and the list of selected candidates for the various posts for Viva-Voce/ Oral Interview will be notified in all local dailies. allegation on Twitter and then repeated multiple other Sd/- falsehoods after the dramatic rescue of a dozen youth (SANDEEP M. TAMGADGE) IPS Sd/- soccer players and their coach in July.The lawsuit filed Inspector General of Police (Hqr) (SANDEEP M. TAMGADGE)IPS in Los Angeles federal court Monday seeks more than & Inspector General of Police (Hqr) 75,000 in damages and a court order stopping Musk from Chairman, Recruitment Board & making further allegations. KG-2816 Nagaland: Kohima. KG-2817 Chairman, Recruitment Board. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 ‘Village Rockstars’ to release on Sep. 28 fter winning the Best Feature film Award at the 65th National Film Awards, Rima Das’ directorial “Village Rockstars”, an Assamese movie, will release across India on Septem- ber 28. The film, which had its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival irror Aand India premiere at the Mumbai Film Festival 2018, has been screened in more than M 70 international and national film festivals and won 44 awards, including four National Awards. 10 Excited about the release, Das said in a statement: “After travelling to many film festivals across the world and winning hearts, I am so delighted that the exciting journey of ‘Village Rockstars’ has come to its final stage when we prepare with nervous anticipation and hope to present the film to the audiences in our homeland.” Set in Das’ own village Chhaygaon in Assam, “Village Rockstars” ENTERTAINMENT is the story of “poor but amazing children” who live a fun-filled life. IANS ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘The Marvelous Open to going back to Mrs Maisel’ win big at Emmys 2018 movies — Shilpa Shetty ctor Shilpa Shetty on Tuesday said she is open inter arrived early at Coster-Waldau, calling him “my to working again in Bollywood if she is offered this year’s Primetime brother from another mother”. interesting scripts. Emmys as “Game As is with all things “GoT”, the Acting had taken a backseat for the 43-year-oldA actor after her marriage to business- of Thrones” took audience interpreted this expres- Whome the award for Outstanding sion of gratitude as a reference to man Raj Kundra and the birth of her son, Viaan Raj Drama Series while newcomer one of the biggest fans theories. Kundra. “The Marvelous Mrs Maisel” They have speculated that Din- Shilpa, whose last full-fledged feature was surprised with its clean sweep in klage’s character Tyrion Lannister 2007’s “Apne”, said she is willing to return to act- the comedy category, including is actually a Targaryen. ing as she can now afford to dedicate time to it. the top award of the Outstanding In one of the best speeches of “I am open to going back to the movies Comedy Series. the night, Dinklage criticised the and acting again because now my son is go- “GoT”, whose eighth and final showrunners for taking away his ing to six and a half. It works in my scheme season premieres next year, won anonymity. of things. Till now I didn’t want to (act) and nine awards while “Mrs Maisel” “Thank you (creators David I would pick and choose projects and work took home eight trophies. Benioff and Daniel Brett Weiss) for within my schedule,” Shilpa said at an event The popular HBO series changing my life. I cannot walk here. bested last year’s winner “The down the street anymore. George “(Even while) not doing so much Handmaid’s Tale” to score its third (RR) Martin for creating this darn work, then also I am so busy. I don’t Emmy in the category after win- thing,” he joked. how I will take the time out for it,” she ning the honour for two consecu- In the comedy category, Amy added. tive years in 2015 and 2016. Borstein took home the trophy of Shilpa was speaking at the launch Claire Foy got the parting gift Supporting Actress in a Comedy of Amazon Prime Video’s new original by winning the Emmy for Out- Series for essaying Susie Myerson reality series “Hear Me. Love Me” standing Lead Actress in a Drama in “The Marvelous Mrs Maisel”. here. Series for “The Crown”. Borstein, who was presented “If I get anything interesting, It is Foy’s first win, a memo- the first award of the evening, in- then why not. Earlier, I had closed rable moment for the actor, who formed the audience at the outset the door even though my friends has exited as Queen Elizabeth II than she “went without the bra!” would offer me movies. I have read “Mrs Maisel” creator Amy Us” to score his first Emmy after a couple of interesting films. But I from Netflix’s royal drama after its Sherman-Palladino made history three nominations. and later thanked the writers, the second season last year. cast and her family for her second can’t do things half-heartedly. by becoming the first woman to He thanked the show’s crea- “I don’t think I was in a frame The role will be played by grab both Writing and Directing tor Joe Weisberg and co-star and Emmy win. Olivia Coleman for the upcoming “Barry” star Henry Winkler of mind earlier to give my 100 awards for a Comedy Series. partner Keri Russell. per cent to anything. That is third and fourth seasons and Foy Sherman-Palladino began “The woman who truly got me won in the Supporting Actor in tipped her hat to her fellow nomi- a Comedy Series category for his why I chose to do TV as it her speech with a feminist joke, this award,” he said. takes like one day in a week nees as well as the new cast. “Whoever put that carpet downs Weisberg and Joel Fields role of acting teacher Gene Cous- “I know everyone is talking at ineau. It was a long overdue win and I am able to do the rest hates women. I just want to say scored in the drama writing cat- of the stuff,” Shilpa said. the moment about women in the that right away. Time’s up, okay?” egory for “The Americans”. after six nominations, something industry, but if that’s anything to that he pointed out in his speech. “Hear Me. Love Me”, Rachel Brosnahan, who Hader, who won his first a 10-episode series, will go by, bloody hell. That’s techni- plays a New York City housewife- Emmy for comedy show “Barry”, “I wrote this 43 years ago,” he cally not swearing... I was given a joked about his speech. be available on Amazon turned-stand-up-comedienne in said he was surprised with the Prime Video on Septem- role that I never thought I would the period series, won the Lead win. Topics such as #MeToo and ever get a chance to play. Time’s Up continued to crop up ber 28. Actress in a Comedy Series trophy. “Westworld” star Thandie The series takes a “And I met people who I will In her speech, she thanked Newton won the Supporting throughout the night even though love forever. And the show goes the ceremony was criticised for single young woman the show’s team, her family and Drama Actress trophy for her looking for love and on, which makes me so proud. So urged the audience to vote in the performance as Maeve. not living up to the diversity de- I dedicate this to the next cast, the bate propagated in their opening sets her up on three upcoming Mid-terms. I don’t even believe in God but dates in a single next generation. I also dedicate “One of the things I love most I’m going to thank her tonight. I musical number as only two of this to Matt Smith,” she said about the 12 acting awards were won by day but the catch about the show is that it’s about am so blessed. I am so blessed. is that she is not the show, which also won Stephen a woman who’s finding her voice Without this, I am even -” before people of colour. Daldry the Directing for a Drama Colin Jost and Michael Che, allowed to see anew... (So) vote, show up, and a covering her mouth as she almost what her dates Series Emmy. bring a friend to the polls,” Bro- dropped an F-bomb during the hosts for the night, also made Foy mouthed an “I love you” a reference to ousted CBS boss look like. snahan said. ceremony. The suitors to “Killing Eve” star Sandra Oh, Matthew Rhys and Bill Hader This is her second nomination Leslie Moonves while invoking the who was considered the strongest #MeToo movement. will wear a mini won in the lead actor categories in after last year and first win in the camera on their contender in the category. drama and comedy, respectively. category. “It’s great to share this night While drama category was with the many, many talented chest and share Rhys, who just finished play- Peter Dinklage bagged his about their lives - more about saying goodbye to ing a Soviet spy in “The Ameri- third Primetime Emmy Award and creative people in Hollywood beloved shows and characters, who haven’t been caught yet,” said without revealing their faces, cans”, beat fan favourites - last for Outstanding Supporting Ac- eliminating looks as the deciding factor. Emmys recognised the new blood year’s winner Sterling K Brown tor in a Drama Series for “GoT” Che. in the comedy category. PTI Betty White honoured at Emmys and Milo Ventimiglia of “This Is and thanked his co-star Nikolaj PTI Assam Rifles organise Betty White honoured at Emmys elevision legend Betty White was “Somebody said something the other day about first honoured at the 70th Primetime lady of television, and I took it as a big compliment, White musical fest in Wokha Emmy Awards for her more than said. “And then I heard her talking to her daughter a little 80 years in show business, includ- later, and she said, ‘First lady, she’s that old. She was the Wokha, Sep. 18 (EMN): The 28 Assam Rifles while thanking the populace for ingT several decades in television. first one way back.’ “ Rifles Wokha with a theme “Clean and positive turn out by the people, said that The 96-year-old star took the Emmys She also gave special shout-outs to “Saturday Night Green Nagaland, Drugs free Nagaland” “music can mend the heart of the people stage to a standing ovation. Live” producer Lorne Michaels. conducted a Jazz music fest in Wokha by bringing together; a bonding relation- White, who has eight Emmy “I thought the biggest, most exciting night I’d ever Tuesday with bands from 9 Assam Rifles, ship with the people for friendly environ- Awards, reflected back on her had I’m talking to Lorne Michaels now was the night he 28 Assam Rifles, 36 Assam Rifles, 31 As- ment which can help eradicate social seven-decades-long career in gave me an honour, but boy you topped yourself tonight, sam Rifles, 44 Assam Rifles and 45 Assam evils in the district” her speech. Lorne.” The actor, known for her roles on “The Mary Rifles. The Jazz music fest was also attend- Tyler Moore Show”, “The Golden Girls” and “Hot in The fest attracted a big crowd and the ed by Lotha Eloe Hoho, Lotha Students’ Cleveland”, said she feels “incredible” that she is still in six bands of the Assam Rifles did not fail Union, GBs and colony chairmen. the business. “You are still putting up with me It’s incred- to enthral the crowd with popular Hindi 28 Assam Rifles band seen ible that you can stay in a career this long and still and English songs. performing at the Musical Feast at have people put up with you. I wish they did that at Colonel Hiren Borah of 28 Assam Local Ground Wokha home,” she added. PTI Timbaland accuses former HILL STAR tenant of stealing his mail Movie Schedule ecord producer Timbaland has sued a man named William he used to rent his property out to for reportedly stealing his mail. Timbaland has no proof that William has been carrying outR the crime, but he has stated that the police suspect him to be re- sponsible because “no one else would have a reason to seek to recover mail from the home” except the prior tenant, reports femalefirst.co.uk. 11 am, 8pm: Manmarziyan The “Give it to me” hitmaker has been locked in a legal battle with William for a while now as, according to the publication The Blast, the producer sold the property to him and agreed to let him live there until the deal was finalised and funds had been paid. However, the funds never cleared, but William refused to leave the premises. Timbaland had no choice but to sue him and the judge sided with him, meaning that William had to vacate the property immediately. However, when he left, he reportedly caused $100,000 worth of damage to the mansion and stole $100,000 worth of Timbaland’s personal posses- 2pm, 6 pm: The Predator (eng) sions. In the court documents, the producer claimed TVs, mattresses, nightstands, bed frames, bar stools, dishes, glasses, pot, pans, lounge chairs, tables, a ton of garage gym equipment and various other items had been snatched. He also said his ‘Street Fighter’ arcade game had been broken, walls had been smashed, ceil- ings had been cracked, carpet had big stains on them, his zebra rug had been damaged and there were bees living in the attic 4 pm: The Nun(eng horror) IANS EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 19 , 2018 SCIENCE & TECH 11 NASA’s newest planet hunter Our eyes have natural night vision mode — Study Washington, Sep. 18 (PTI): Our eyes have in- telescope shares first science image built night vision mode, say scientists who found Washington, Sep. 18 ming with new worlds, parts of a dozen constella- southern hemisphere in- legacy of NASA’s Kepler that to see under starlight (IANS): NASA’s newest TESS is casting a wide net tions, from Capricornus to cludes more than a dozen spacecraft, which also uses and moonlight, the retina planet hunter telescope, and will haul in a bounty Pictor, stars we know have transit- transits to find exoplanets. changes both the software the Transiting Exoplanet of promising planets for ing planets based Its target stars are 30 and hardware of its light- Survey Satellite (TESS), has further study,” said Paul on previous studies to 300 light-years away sensing cells. now shared the first science Hertz, Astrophysics from ground obser- and about 30 to 100 times Retinal circuits that image that it captured as Division Director at vatories,” said George brighter than Kepler’s tar- were thought to be un- part of its initial round of NASA headquarters in Ricker, TESS principal gets, which are 300 to 3,000 changing and programmed data collection. Washington. investigator at the Mas- light-years away. for specific tasks are adapt- survival for most animals. change their behaviour in Part of the data from “This first light sachusetts Institute of T h e s p a c e c r a f t able to different light con- Motion-sensitive cells low light. TESS’ initial science orbit science image shows Technology’s (MIT) Kavli launched from NASA’s Ken- ditions. However, scientists However, detecting mo- The ‘up’ neurons will includes a detailed picture the capabilities of Institute for Astrophysics nedy Space Center in Cape have now identified how tion with a single point of fire upon detecting any of the southern sky taken TESS’ cameras, and Space Research in Canaveral, Florida, on April the retina reprograms itself reference does not work kind of movement, not with all four of the space- and shows that the Cambridge. 18 aboard a SpaceX Falcon for low light. very well. So, the retinas of just upward. When there is craft’s wide-field cameras, mission will realise its TESS’s cameras moni- 9 rocket and used a flyby “To see under starlight, vertebrates have four kinds much less light available, a NASA said in a statement incredible potential in tor large swathes of the sky of the Moon on May 17 to biology has had to reach of motion-sensitive cells, weak signal of motion from on Monday. our search for another to look for transits. Transits head toward its science the limit of seeing an el- each specifically respon- the ‘up’ neurons, coupled This image captures a Earth,” Hertz said. a n d occur when a planet passes orbit. ementary particle from the sive to a motion that is up, with a weak signal from any wealth of stars and other TESS acquired the im- both the L a r g e a n d in front of its star as viewed It started collecting sci- universe, a single photon,” down, right or left. of the other directional cells objects, including systems age using all four cameras Small Magellanic Clouds, from the satellite’s perspec- entific data on July 25 after said Greg Field, an assistant In humans, these direc- can help the brain sense previously known to have during a 30-minute period the galaxies nearest to our tive, causing a regular dip in a period of extensive checks professor at Duke Univer- tional neurons account for movement. exoplanets. on August 7, NASA said. own. the star’s brightness. of its instruments, NASA sity in the US. about 4% of the cells that The loss of motion “In a sea of stars brim- The images include “This swath of the sky’s TESS builds on the said. The findings, published send signals from the retina perception is a common in the journal Neuron, to the brain. In a study with complaint in human pa- show that the reprogram- mouse retinas conduct- tients with severe vision ming happens in retinal ed under a microscope loss. Field said this finding Get busy for more self-control This AI system can cells that are sensitive to equipped with night vision about the adaptability of motion. Even in the best eye pieces in a very dark retinal neurons may help London, Sep. 18 (IANS): Want to boost For the study published in the Jour- lighting, identifying the room, researchers found the design of implantable your self-control? Start thinking of nal of Consumer Research, participants specify lung cancer types presence and direction of that the retinal cells sensi- retinal prosthetics in the yourself as a busy person, researchers, were asked to make decisions in different a moving object is key to tive to upward movement future. including one of Indian-origin, said in self-control domains related to food, New York, Sep. 18 (IANS): a study. exercise or retirement savings. Researchers have devel- The study revealed that the mere per- The participants who had been oped an Artificial Intel- ception of self as a busy person, or what reminded of their busy lifestyle were ligence (AI)-based system Harvard scientists develop soft exosuit they call a busy mindset, is a “badge of consistently more inclined than control that can analyse images honour” that can be leveraged to pro- participants to make virtuous decisions. of patients’ lung tumours, mote better self-control. The study proved that a heightened specify cancer types and that lets you trek without getting tired “Every day, we make many deci- sense of self-importance was the key rea- even identify altered Boston, Sep. 18 (PTI): Harvard scientists integrated into a military rucksack, me- sions that involve choosing between son behind the increase in self-control, genes driving abnormal have developed a soft exosuit that could chanical forces are transmitted via cables our immediate and future well-being,” researchers said. cell growth. The findings, assist soldiers, fire fighters and rescue that are guided through the exosuit’s soft said Amitava Chattopadhyay, professor “When we temporarily dampened published in the journal workers to traverse through difficult ter- components to ankle and hip joints. at the European Institute of Business the sense of self-importance of partici- Nature Medicine, showed rains without getting too tired. The mobile This way, the exosuit adds power to the Administration (INSEAD) in Fontaine- pants who otherwise felt busy, the self- that the computer pro- multi-joint exosuit could also enhance ankles and hips to assist with leg move- bleau, France. control effect vanished,” Chattopadhyay gramme could distinguish grows. mobility and quality of living for people ments during the walking cycle. “When we perceive ourselves to be noted. ith 97 per cent accuracy Newer AI approaches, suffering from neurodegenerative disor- “We have updated all components in busy, it boosts our self-esteem, tipping In addition, the study could be ap- between adenocarcinoma inspired by nerve cell net- ders and for the elderly. this new version of the multi-joint soft the balance in favour of the more virtu- plied in the spheres of health promotion and squamous cell carci- works in the brain, use in- When a wearer begins walking, the exosuit: the apparel is more user-friendly, ous choice,” he added. or food waste reduction. noma -- two lung cancer creasingly complex circuits system measures the power and gradu- easy to put on and accommodating to On the other hand, some people who It can help policymakers to con- types that experienced pa- to process information in ally adjusts controller parameters until different body shapes; the actuation is find themselves under significant time sider ways to activate a busy mindset as thologists at times struggle layers, with each step feed- it finds those that maximise the exosuit’s more robust, lighter, quieter and smaller; pressure also tend to get anxious and a nudge to increase relevant self-control to parse without confirma- ing information into the effects based on the wearer’s individual and the control system allows us to apply make hedonic decisions. behaviours in the population. tory tests. next, and assigning more gait mechanics. forces to hips and ankles more robustly The AI tool was also or less importance to each An automatic tuning method to cus- and consistently,” said David Perry, from able to determine whether piece of information along tomise the suit’s assistance based on how Harvard University in the US. abnormal versions of 6 the way. an individual’s body is responding to it, “We evaluated the metabolic pa- genes linked to lung cancer The current team and demonstrated significant energy rameters in the seven study participants Apple iOS 12 with new -- including EGFR, KRAS, trained a deep convolu- savings. wearing exosuits that underwent the tun- and TP53 -- were present tional neural network, The multi-joint soft exosuit consists ing process and found that the method in cells, with an accuracy Google’s Inception v3, to of textile apparel components worn at the reduced the metabolic cost of walking by tools now available globally that ranged from 73 to 86 analyse slide images ob- waist, thighs, and calves, according to the about 14.8 per cent compared to walking percent depending on the tained from The Cancer study published in the Journal of Neuro- without the device and by about 22 per San Francisco, Sep. 18 (IANS): Apple’s iOS “When there is a lot going on across gene, the study said. Genome Atlas, a database Engineering and Rehabilitation (JNER). cent compared to walking with the device 12, the latest version of advanced mobile the system, apps can launch up to twice as “Our study provides with images of cancer di- Through an optimised mobile ac- unpowered,” said Sangjun Lee, a graduate operating system (OS) and the successor fast,” the company added. strong evidence that an AI agnoses that have already tuation system worn near the waist and student at Harvard. to iOS 11 which is said to make daily tasks A few new tools like “Screen Time” built approach will be able to been determined. faster and more responsive, is now avail- into the iOS 12 help users under- instantly determine cancer That let the research- able globally. stand and take control of the time subtype and mutational ers measure how well The latest OS promises to bring perfor- they spend interacting with their profile to get patients start- their programme could be Aspirin doesn’t reduce heart attack risk — Study mance improvements across the system devices. ed on targeted therapies trained to accurately and Canberra, Sep. 17 (IANS): Australia’s larg- not known whether healthy older people and to more devices than any This feature provides sooner,” said senior study automatically classify nor- est clinical trial has concluded that taking should take it as a preventive measure to previous version, thus, users with detailed in- author Aristotelis Tsirigos mal versus diseased tissue. a daily dose of aspirin does not reduce the keep them healthy for longer,” McNeil said. supporting iPhone 5s formation and tools to from New York University Interestingly, the study chance of death, disability or cardiovascu- “Aspirin is the most widely used of all that was introduced in help them manage the School of Medicine. found that about half of lar disease, the results of a five-year study preventive drugs and an answer to this 2013. time they spend with apps “Delaying the start of the small percentage of tu- revealed on Monday. question is long overdue -- ASPREE has “Available as a free and websites and better un- cancer treatment is never mour images misclassified Led by researchers at Monash Uni- provided this answer.” software update, iOS derstand and control where good,” Tsirigos added. by the study AI program versity and involving more than 19,000 Aside from the risk of major bleeding 12 introduces new their child spends time. In the current study, were also misclassified by participants, the study known as Aspirin in problems which rose from 2.8 to 3.8 per augmented reality (AR) Another nifty addi- the research team designed the pathologists, highlight- Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE), cent, no other significant differences were experiences, fun new tion is “Siri Shortcuts” statistical techniques that ing the difficulty in distin- did reveal a slightly increased risk of major observed between the placebo group and features like Memoji, that allows any app to gave their program the guishing between the two bleeding problems, reports Xinhua news those taking the aspirin. Siri Shortcuts that open now work with Apple’s ability to “learn” how to get lung cancer types. agency. Researchers have noted that the results up a world of apps to work digital assistant Siri. better at a task but without On the other hand, 45 Head of Monash University’s Depart- only apply to those over 70 years of age who with Siri and new tools to help With powerful on-device being told exactly how. out of 54 of the images ment of Epidemiology and Preventive are otherwise healthy and not to those with people reduce interruptions and manage intelligence, Siri learns user routines and Such programmes misclassified by at least Medicine, John McNeil said that the trial existing conditions such as a previous heart screen time for themselves and their fami- provides suggestions at just the right time. build rules and mathemat- one of the pathologist in was long overdue and he hopes that the attack, angina or stroke, where aspirin is lies,” the iPhone maker said in a statement “Users can also use their voice to run ical models that enable the study were assigned to results will help inform prescribing doctors recommended as a valuable preventive late on Monday. any shortcut, making it even easier to use decision-making based the correct cancer type by who have long been uncertain whether to drug. The Cupertino-based giant said with their favourite apps. The new shortcuts app on data examples fed into the machine learning pro- recommend the drug to otherwise healthy McNeil said aspirin remains a relatively iOS 12, camera launches up to 70 per cent goes even further, allowing users to create them, with the program gram, suggesting that AI patients. safe medication but more research was faster, the keyboard appears up to 50 per custom shortcuts to streamline frequent getting “smarter” as the could offer a useful second “Despite the fact that aspirin has been needed to investigate the longer-term ben- cent faster and typing is more responsive. tasks,” the company said. amount of training data opinion. around for more than 100 years, we have efits and risks of its daily use. Facebook expands security tools to protect elections globally India surpasses US and Japan in San Francisco, Sep. 18 cation, and monitor for law enforcement and other Mark Zuckerberg testified (IANS): In order to further potential hacking threats,” companies so we can maxi- in front of the US Senate, secure candidates and Gleicher added. mise our effectiveness,” it saying they were too slow automation, AI adoption — Study campaign staff vulnerable Over the past year, the added. to spot and respond to Rus- to hackers and nation-state company has invested in According to a report sian interference. Bengaluru, Sep. 18 (IANS): employee development. ed enterprises and have tential of AI generates end- actors during the elections, new tech- in Down- “Our sophistication in Automation arrived long India also outscored more ‘human’ workplaces,” less headlines, technologies Facebook has introduced nology load, a handling these threats is back in India and the coun- other markets on employee Shukla added. such as RPA are quietly additional tools to protect a n d work- growing and improving try is now driving Robotic engagement and (with an For the study, the re- being rolled out in many of political campaigns in the m o r e ing pa- quickly. We now have about Process Automation (RPA) impressive 84 per cent) on search team surveyed se- the most productive com- US and around the world. people per re- 15,000 people working on and Artificial Intelligence employee listening. nior business leaders from panies around the world The social media giant to stay leased security and content re- (AI)-based technologies “Think of the human major enterprises in India, -- humans and bots are has launched a pilot pro- a h e a d l a s t view. We’ll have more than globally -- even ahead of body breathing. It’s a com- the UK, the US and Japan. already working alongside gramme to expand its ex- of bad w e e k 20,000 by the end of this the US and Japan -- a new plex and critical mecha- The team also inter- each other across the globe isting protections for users actors r e - year,” he told the lawmak- study said on Tuesday. nism but automated so our viewed leading automation and in every sector,” in- associated with US political who are vealed ers. According to “Augment- brains are freed to power and AI subject-matter ex- formed Dr Chris Brauer, campaigns ahead of the d e t e r- a sig- The Facebook CEO ed Human Enterprise” -- an everything else we do. I perts, including technolo- Director of Innovation 2018 mid-term elections. mined n i f i - apologised for what hap- academic study conducted think for many organisa- gists, CEOs, scientists and in the Institute of Man- “Candidates for federal to use c a n t pened and took respon- by Goldsmiths (University tions, all they can do is engineers. agement Studies (IMS) at or statewide office, as well F a c e - d r o p - sibility for everything. He of London) and enterprise ‘breathe.’ It’s so important, They found that in glob- Goldsmiths, University of as staff members and repre- book to off in also said that there is an software provider Automa- it’s all the employees can fo- al augmented workplaces, London. sentatives from federal and disrupt t h e online propaganda “arms tion Anywhere -- 71 per cus on,” said Mihir Shukla, workers are 38 per cent The team highlighted state political party com- e l e c - engage- race” with Russia and it cent of Indian respondents CEO at Automation Any- more engaged than those that automation must be mittees, can add addition- tions. ments 570 fake news sites was important to make sure said their employees used where. in non-augmented work- used to enhance employee al security protections to “This pilot programme received on Facebook since no one interferes in any RPA and AI-based augmen- When that breathing places. skills and complement their their Pages and accounts,” is an addition to our exist- the 2016 US presidential more elections, including tation to its full potential is automated within the Nearly 70 per cent of re- working styles to derive the Nathaniel Gleicher, Head ing security tools and pro- elections. in India. -- the highest proportion organisation, then employ- spondents said augmenta- maximum benefit. of Cybersecurity Policy at cedures, and we will apply “At its peak, there were “The most important for any of the four markets ees can focus on so many tion had improved the well “India leads the way Facebook, wrote in a blog what we learn to other elec- 200 million monthly en- thing I care about right surveyed. creative and strategic issues being of their team while 80 in reaping the benefits of post late on Monday. tions in the US and around gagements with the sites. As now is making sure no one While 66 per cent In- and opportunities. per cent of those using AI augmentation, with 86 per “We’ll help officials the world,” said Facebook. of July 2018, that’s dropped interferes in the various dians said that they are “It’s perhaps why this and 78 per cent using RPA cent of the respondents adopt our strongest ac- “As we detect abuse, to 70 million,” the report 2018 elections around the empowered to take risks, unique research shows that said it frees employees from saying that automation has count security protections, we will continue to share added. world,” he testified before a 77 per cent said that their augmented organisations repetitive work. increased employee pro- like two-factor authenti- relevant information with In April, Facebook CEO 44-Senator panel. organisation prioritised outperform non-augment- “While the hyped po- ductivity,” said the study. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 19, 2018

C M Y K 12 SPORTS Captain N Kenguruse Memorial Football Tournament Didn't expect Arjuna award this year — Hima New Delhi, Sep. 18 (IANS): Championship) race re- Despite her golden run in mains one of my favourites Nerhema FC to clash with international athletics this and also the semi-final at season, teenaged sprint sen- the Asian Games when it sation Hima Das said she had started raining." did not expect her name to Asked about her target Vanguard FC in the final be nominated for this year's in the next season, Hima, Arjuna award. nicknamed the "Dhing Ex- The 18-year-old Assa- press", said: "There are few mese athlete was among targets in my mind. I will the 20 sportspersons rec- do that one by one. People ommended for the Arjuna expect a lot from me now Award, which is subject to and I will achieve that." approval by Sports Minister "I scored 50.79 at Asian Rajyavardhan Rathore. Games, so even 50.78 is a "I didn't expect the Ar- step ahead. I thrive in com- juna award this year. I was petition, it feels good to im- thinking may be next year, prove timings and create I will be considered," said records," she added. Hima, after being unveiled Hima also spoke highly as a brand ambassador for of India's foreign coach Ga- sports manufacturing giant lina Petrova Bukharina, who Adidas. has been a force behind the Hima, who became an PTI success of India's athletes in overnight sensation after Asian Games gold-medallist sprinter Hima Das at an event, in New Delhi the Asian Games. clinching the gold medal on Tue. Sep. 18. "She is very supportive. at the U-20 World Cham- She herself is an Olympian pionship in Finland earlier feature in the South Asian pionship, so how to ap- and sometimes we also this year, added two more Games, Asian Champion- proach the different events don't realise her methods medals -- a gold and silver ship and World Champion- and how to prepare I will do and later we come to know EM Images -- at the 18th Asian Games, ship. it during training," she said. why we did a particular Goalkeeper Medophrezo Kezieo of Nerhema FC pulls off a spectacular save during their match against Naga Terriers at the Kohima local ground on to finish the season in style. "The season is over now. On being asked which training. So we always come Tue. Sep. 18. The youngster is now Next year, there is South medal she holds closest to prepared everyday for the focused on preparing for the Asian Games, Asian Cham- her heart, Hima said: "The challenge that she will throw Our Correspondent to take the lead. breach the defensive side spot kick conversion in the next season where she will pionship and World Cham- Finland (World Junior at us," she concluded. Kohima, Sep. 18 (EMN): Salu Naga Terriers dominat- of Nerhema and wasted 23rd minute while Rhitsho Kulim scored two goals for ed the game but failed to numerous opportunities Mero’s goal gave Vanguard Nerhema Village FC as they connect with the strikers to convert. Salu thumped the lead before the end of beat Naga Terriers Jakhama to find the equaliser, best home the second goal in the first half to make it 2-1. 47 teams in fray for NSF trophy: Mizoram to debut 2-0 during their semi-final chance for the team when the 80th minute from a cool In the second half, Sin- match at the ongoing Cap- Chingsha Phom was caught finish to help the team and lo Kent doubled the lead Our Correspondent runners-up, and INR 30,000 each for added. tain Kenguruse Memorial unguarded inside the area defend the score to win the through a superb pass from Kohima, Sep. 18 (EMN): 47 teams will the losing semi finalists and INR 15,000 The month long tournament is or- Football Tournament (state from a crossing but he failed match 2-0. Khiuwangbo Kaurintah be participating in the 19th edition of each for the quarter-finalists besides ganised in respect and honour of the level) here at the Kohima lo- to finish from his end. Defending champs Van- in the 55th minute. Mero the NSF Martyrs' Memorial Trophy five individual prizes. two martyrs’ Late Kekuojalie Sachii cal ground on Tuesday. Medophrezo Kezieo, guard in final went on to assist the captain 2018 under the theme "Goal for peace" The opening ceremony will begin of Kohima Village and Late Vikhozo Naga Terriers were made the goalkeeper of Nerhema Yhanshalo Kemp scored a Yhunshalo Kemp to score that will begin from September 22nd at from 2pm at the Kohima local ground Yhoshii of Kigwema Village who were to pay for the lacklustre FC made a crucial save of brace as defending champi- his first goal in the 65th and the Kohima local ground. (Khuochiezie) with Tongpang Ozu- the victims in the indiscriminate fir- game despite the numer- T Khampai Konyak’s long ons Vanguard FC Tseminyu added his second in the 86th 36 teams from Kohima, three kum, minister for PWD as the special ing of the Nagaland Armed Police ous chances that came their range kick to give the team outclassed Green Club Zun- minute to finish the game. teams from Phek, one team each from invitee. from Alichen on 20th March, 1986 way to suffer a defeat at the the lead till the first half. heboto 5-1 to enter the final. However Vanguard Dimapur and Zunheboto, a team from The organising committee of the during a peaceful rally called by the hands of Nerhema FC in the In the second half, L Goalkeeping blunder midfielder Khiuwangbo Mizoram and five teams from Manipur 19th NSF MMT has invited all the vic- Naga Students’ Federation to protest semi-final match. Alemse Sangtam the goalie from Ikoho Assumi of Van- Kaurinthah was sent off in will be playing in the championship. tims of Mar. 20, 1986, former ASU, well against the state government’s deci- Salu Kulim opened the of Naga Terriers made some guard FC gifted the first goal the 90th minutes for foul The organising committee is all wishers, schools and colleges in Ko- sion on the Extension of Disturbed scoring for Nerhema FC crucial saves in the second for Green Club FC in the 9th play and a match suspen- set to give away attractive prizes with hima for the grant opening ceremony. Area Belt from 5 KM – 20 KM along the through his solo effort in the half but that was not enough minute. sion in the final match will trophy and citations along with cash All the team managers and coach- Indo-Myanmar border and against 15th minute from defensive for the team. B u t S i n e n l o K a t h be a major blow for the amounting to INR 2 lakhs for the es are required to report at the ground the induction of Indian Police Service lapses of the opponent team The team failed to equalised the score from a team. champions, INR 1, 20,000 for the for technical briefing at 10.30 am, it (IPS) cadre into the state of Nagaland. Rongmei Baptist Men Fellowship gospel sports meet held ANPSA sports meet held in Zunheboto churches and fellowships of RBCAN participated in the sports meet in the dis- cipline of football and vol- leyball. Baptist Men Fellow- ship of Rongmei Baptist Church Mhainamtsi lifted the trophy in football while the runners-up trophy was secured by Baptist Men Fel- lowship of Rongmei Baptist Church Samziuram. Baptist Men Fellowship of Elohim Rongmei Baptist Flag bearers of different schools seen during the oath taking ceremony of ANPSA Zunheboto sports meet at the Zunheboto local ground on Sep. 11. The two finalist teams in football pose for the lens before the match. Church, New Jalukie won the volleyball champion- Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): cording to an update from er, Zunheboto, Shanavas C, was the special guest in the Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): RBMF issued a press re- men folk to be faithful, have ship while Rongmei Baptist ANPSA Zunheboto held DPRO Zunheboto/IA Su- IAS attended as the special closing function. The Rongmei Baptist Men lease on Tue. Sep. 18, stating self discipline and strive to Fellowship, Jalukie Rong- its sports meet at the Zun- ruhuto. guest and Hokugha Sukh- 16 private schools in Fellowship (RBMF) of Rong- that the opening ceremony win for the prize. kaidai secured the runners- heboto local ground from In the inaugural func- alu, proprietor, Woodland Zunheboto participated in mei Baptist Church Asso- on Sep. 13 was attended by 20 teams from different up title. Sep. 11 till the 15th ac- tion, deputy commission- Higher Secondary School the sports meet. ciation Nagaland organised Chingkhiulung Gonmei, a gospel sports meet under president Rongmei Council the theme “Strive to win for Nagaland as the chief guest. the Prize” (1 Corinthians The chief guest in his 9:24) from Sep. 13 till the speech emphasised on the 15th at Elohim Rongmei theme of the gospel sports baptist church, New Jalukie meet “Strive to win for the in Peren district. prize” and exhorted the Wushu trial selection on September 22 Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): being held for the upcom- The Wushu Association of ing senior national wushu Nagaland (WAN) issued a championship which is go- press release on Tue. Sep. 18 ing to be held from Oct. 10 through its secretary general in Shillong. Gabriel Khamo stating that WAN therefore informs it will be having a trial selec- all the instructors and in- tion on Sep. 22. terested candidates to par- According to the press ticipate in the trial selection, release, the trial selection is added the press release. NWA to felicitate Neiphretuo Zhunyu Dimapur, Sep. 18 (EMN): Kohima at 5pm. The Nagaland Wrestling According to the press Association (NWA) issued a statement, the ceremony press statement on Tuesday would be attended by Dr. stating that it is organising Zale Neikha, Advisor, Youth a felicitation ceremony on Resources & Sports, govern- Wed. Sep. 19 in honour of ment of Nagaland. Neiphretuo Zhünyü. The press statement Neiphretuo Zhünyü further stated that all NWA won a bronze medal in belt officials are invited and two wrestling U-60 kg category representatives from its con- in the recently concluded stituent units to be part of 3rd World Nomad Games the ceremony. held at Cholpon Ata, Kyr- There will be an exec- gyzstan. utive body meeting after The felicitation pro- the programme, added the gramme is at Japfu Ashok, press statement. DP-457

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