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VOL. XVII NO. 162 | PAGES 12 ` 5/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2018

NSDMA sounds ‘landslide Rio explains statement on ‘integration’ and flood’ alert Dimapur, June 14 (EMN): the ongoing Naga political admission by the chief min- Domestic workers Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio issue and the peace proc- ister or the state government Dimapur, June 14 (EMN): All the district has clarified a news report ess were also discussed. It in any manner whatsoever disaster-management authorities have been which appeared in certain sec- was conveyed to the delega- since the state government is asked to “take up precautionary measures tions of the national and local tion that since integration of not a direct party to the talks and check its preparedness level” at their media on June 12 and 13th at- contiguous Naga inhabited nor (sic) privy to the ongoing respective district in view of the ‘erratic pat- in Nagaland demand tributing a quote to him ‘that areas would involve the neigh- negotiations between the GoI tern’ of rainfall recently. integration of Naga inhabited bouring states where Nagas and the Naga political groups. In an advisory issued on Thursday, areas is not possible.’ are settled, such integration “Dialogue has been going the Nagaland State Disaster Management A press release from the would not be possible unless on for the last 21 years and Authority stated that the monsoon in the media cell of the chief minis- it is mutually agreed to by therefore, the chief minister Northeast region has been predicted to minimum wage ter’s office informed that a del- the neighbouring states in echoed the desire of the Nagas be slightly below normal, and therefore a egation of elected members question. This was the point for an early, lasting, honour- deficient rainfall. Eastern Mirror Desk ute.' The letter also reads: schedule of employment, and officials of the Nagaland of discussion between the able, and inclusive settlement. “However, given the erratic and uneven Dimapur, June 14 (EMN): 'to take necessary steps and fix minimum wages. state government led by the Union home minister and the On its part, the state govern- nature of rainfall pattern prevalent in the The Nagaland unit of Na- for inclusion of domestic Most of the labour laws chief minister called on Ra- delegation. ment is making all possible region, there are possibilities of rainfall- tional Domestic Workers workers as employment in treat only establishment jnath Singh, the Union Home “The chief minister only efforts for creation of a con- triggered incidence like landslides and floods Movement (NDWM) has the schedule and for fixing and factories as a work Minister in New Delhi on June relayed to the media what ducive atmosphere in its role during the monsoon period, which last from demanded from the gov- minimum rates of wages place but consider private 12 to discuss a wide number of had been discussed in the of being an active facilitator June-September.” Hence, the alert to the ernment of Nagaland reg- for domestic workers in homes ‘as private sphere issues pertaining to the state.’ meeting. Hence, it cannot to the ongoing peace process,” district units. istration of the Nagaland your state.' beyond the reach of these “Among these discussions, and should not be taken as an the statement read. Domestic Workers Union Although the workers laws,’ she said. In Nagaland Star Cement says as a 'trade union' and inclu- are said to have placed their domestic work is regarded sion of domestic workers demand to the government as informal employment products not banned as ‘workers’ in scheduled for recognition and mini- and hence there is no law in Nagaland employment list of the Na- mum wage several times, it governing payment of wag- NE flood situation grim; Army's help sought Guwahati, June 14 (PTI): Star Cement, a galand Minimum Wage of has been ignored. Domestic es, according to her. Tripura Chief Minister Biplab subsidiary of the Kolkata-based Century 2012. workers continue to work Lobo asserted that regu- Kumar Deb on Thursday sought Plyboards (India) Ltd., stated on Thursday This demand from the in isolation because there lation of domestic work the Army's assistance in rescue that its products have not been banned in group comes after a decade are no laws to protect them, through legislation can be operations in the flood-hit state Nagaland, as claimed in a section of social since Nagaland joined the lamented Limanochet. the only way to address as incessant rains continued for media. NDWM officially in 2008. "The officials them- abuse faced by domestic the third day leading to floods Reports about Star Cement having be- The demand was presented selves employ domestic workers. "Some of the state and landslides -- forcing some ing banned in Nagaland, due to 'anomalies' at a press conference or- workers so it becomes dif- governments have come 50,000 people to take shelter in that took place between the state govern- ganised by the NDWM with ficult for the demand to up with several measures to relief camps and claiming four ment and the company's management, was the Nagaland Domestic proceed and when domes- improve the working condi- lives. Deb informed Union Home "false" and that it was a case of "fake news," Workers' Union to bring to tic workers are not entitled tions of domestic workers Minister Rajanth Singh in a tel- the cement maker said in a release. light issues concerning their as worker than there are as well as to provide access ephonic conversation on Thurs- "The company wants to categorically welfare and struggle for many problems confront- to social security schemes, day morning of the situation and clarify that all these news are fake, and Star recognition in the state, on ing them,” he said. introduced minimum apprised him of the steps taken Cement products are available in Nagaland Thur. June 14 at the Assisi The union is not reg- wages and also constituted by the state government. He also as usual, and also to consumers across its Centre for Integrated De- istered as a union so there welfare boards for domestic requested the Home Minister to distribution network," the press release velopment, at Khermahal is no bargaining for them, workers. But in Nagaland "urgently" increase the number added. in Dimapur. said Limanochet. 70% of domestic workers are not EM Images A flooded farm in Manipur. of National Disaster Response The legal advisor to the domestic workers in India included in the schedule Force personnel in the state. state’s NDWM, Limano- are women, it was informed. of employment and so the An official statement said the Rape victim receives chet provided a copy of He appealed to employers minimum wages are not Guwahati/Agartala/Imphal, danger level at Numaligarh in Centre has assured all the neces- compensation the letter from the secre- to register their employees fixed. Moreover they are June 14 (IANS): The flood situa- Golaghat, Barak river is flow- sary support to Tripura to deal tary of Labour, Ministry of with the NDWM and the not included in social se- tion in the Northeast continued ing above Cachar followed by Our Correspondent with the flood situation, while Labour and Employment, Nagaland Domestic Work- curity schemes and welfare to be grim on Thursday with at Badarpurghat at Karimganj, and Mokokchung, June 14 (EMN): From the rec- asking Army Chief, Gen. Bipin to the chief secretaries on ers Union so they may have boards." least nine people losing their at Matizuri in Hailakandi. Kushi- ommendation of the District Legal Services Rawat, to take necessary action. minimum wages. The copy someone to fight and work There are 1750 mem- lives and thousands displaced yara river is flowing above danger Authority (DLSA) of Mokokchung compensa- Waters of many rivers of was dated July 1 2010. It for their workers' rights. bers registered with the in Assam, Manipur and Tripura, level at Karimganj district, the tion of INR 1 lakh was given to the family of a Tripura are flowing over the dan- states: 'The domestic work According to the state state NDWM who are also where the state governments officials said. minor girl on Thursday. The minor was alleg- ger levels. Flood waters inun- falls under the state sphere. coordinator of NDWM, Sis- registered with the Naga- have sought army's help in res- The state government has edly raped by a 19-year-old man on June 10. dated many villages, homes, The state governments are ter Pramila Lobo, the gov- land Domestic Workers Un- cue operations. pressed National Disaster Re- The five-year old girl was allegedly paddy fields highways besides empowered to include do- ernment has to address key ion, who have been fighting Two people lost their lives in sponse Force and State Disaster raped by one Limatoshi of Longsa village at low-lying areas. Landslides have mestic work as scheduled issues of entering domestic together for recognition, landslide in a remote location Response Force teams into serv- Mongsenbai ward in Mokokchung town. The occurred in many highways af- employment under stat- worker as a worker in the she informed. in Assam's Dima Hasao district ice in the affected areas for search accused was arrested by the police and a and one person died in Golaghat and rescue operation. NDRF fecting movement of traffic. complaint was registered against the alleged due to floods even as a total of sources said that 422 persons In Manipur, two persons in- rapist under section-4 of the POCSO Act at 1,66,836 people are marooned in have been rescued in from Kar- cluding a 7-year-old boy drowned Mokokchung Police Station-II. seven districts of the state. imganj, Hailakandi, Cacahar and in Thoubal district. Four mem- According to a late press release from Rising Kashmir editor Shujaat This is the first wave of flood Golaghat as on Thursday. bers of a family in Chajing in the Mokokchung district administration, the to hit the state this year and ac- Over 36,000 people are living Imphal west district were trapped compensation was handed over by the addi- Bukhari shot dead in Srinagar cording to Disaster Management in 115 relief camps in the flood- in the second floor of their sub- tional deputy commissioner of Mokokchung Department officials, 370 villages affected districts. Train traffic merged house. The government W Manpai Phom to the victim’s father in the Srinagar, June 14 (PTI): Veteran journal- he was shot, officials said. While one of the were submerged by floods since has been affected following land- has requested the Army to rescue presence of leaders of the Mongsenyimti ist and Rising Kashmir editor Shujaat personal security officers (PSO) guarding Wednesday evening. The dis- slides triggered by incessant rains them. Senso Telongjem of Mokokchung and the Bukhari and his PSO were shot dead by him was killed, another policeman and a tricts of Hojai, Cachar, Golaghat, for past few days. Northeast Several houses and paddy Watsu Mungdang; and a retainer lawyer; unidentified gunmen outside the newspa- civilian were injured, they added. Hailakandi, Karimganj, East and Frontier Railway's Chief Public fields in Thoubal district have and an ASI from the Mokokchung police per's office in the heart of this Jammu and The condition of the two injured in West Karbi Anglong have been Relations Officer P.J. Sharma said been inundated from Thursday superintendent's office. Kashmir summer capital, police officials the shooting, which comes a day ahead affected. at least four trains have been morning. Flood waters are run- The victim received the compensation said today. of Eid, is critical, they said. It was not Three major rivers are flow- suspended due to the landslides, ning across the state and national in accordance with the Nagaland Victim Bukhari, who was in his 50s, was leav- immediately clear how many gunmen at- ing above danger mark at differ- which have occurred in at least highways. Officials said that more Compensation Scheme of 2012, Schedule-I, ing his office in Press Enclave in the city tacked Bukhari, who earlier worked with ent places, officials said. While five locations in the Lumding- areas in the Imphal east and west the statement added. centre Lal Chowk for an iftar party when The Hindu as its Kashmir correspondent. Dhansiri river is flowing over Badarpur hill section. districts had been inundated. World Cup 2018: Football’s biggest showpiece kicks off Moscow, June 14 (PTI/ Vladimir Putin officially in forests and chant racist AFP): The football World declared the tournament slurs at players have been a Cup kicked off in Russia on open. feature of Russian stadiums Thursday as the host na- Russia is spending more for years. The anti-discrim- tion took on Saudi Arabia than $13 billion (11 billion ination network Fare said in front of 80,000 people euro) on hosting football's Russia's football federation in Moscow after President showpiece, the most im- was making matters worse portant event in the coun- by punishing those who re- try since the 1980 Mos- acted to racist abuse "while If you can't explain cow Summer Olympics. ignoring the perpetrators." it simply, you don't Minutes before the game Security services have understand it well started in the Luzhniki Sta- either locked up or restrict- enough. dium in Moscow, Putin ed the movement of hun- said: "I congratulate all of dreds to make sure they do ~ Albert Einstein you at the start of the most nothing to tarnish Russia's important championship image. The preparations in the world." The build-up of 2010 winners Spain are has been dogged by con- in tatters after coach Julen Mirror Takes troversy and diplomatic Lopetegui was sacked just scandals and shone a light two days before their open- on the challenges facing ing game on Friday against Putin's Russia. Portugal. He had angered On the day of the cur- AP/PTI AP/PTI his federation by taking the tain-raiser, Russia freed the Artists perform before the group A match between Russia and Saudi Arabia which opens the 2018 Goalkeeper Iker Casillas of Spain holds the World Cup Trophy before soccer World Cup at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, June 14, 2018. the openning match. job of Real Madrid man- main opposition figure to ager. Putin, Alexei Navalny, from Neymar, the world's jail after he served a 30-day enter the fray this weekend. 2014 final. firmly in the 21st century. backing of Bashar al-As- most expensive player, has sentence for organising an Brazil and their super- The tournament also sad's regime in Syria and al- Racism and riots recovered from a broken illegal protest. Excitement star Neymar are seeking a Hearts and minds offers Putin a chance to leged meddling in the 2016 Russian authorities have bone in his foot in time. has been steadily building sixth global crown while The money lavished on project Russia as a global US election on President gone to great lengths to Egypt's coach said prolific in Moscow, with thousands Germany, who won their the tournament will boost player that is accepted and Donald Trump's behalf ensure nothing soils the striker Mohamed Salah is of Saudi fans in green and fourth World Cup in Brazil Putin's already sky-high respected even while being only deepened its worst country's image. The "almost 100 percent" to white arriving in the city for four years ago, will be de- prestige at home by giv- at odds with the United rift with the West since the bloody beating English play in their opening match the match. termined to draw level with ing many of the 11 host States. He is attempting to Cold War. fans took from nearly 200 against Uruguay on Fri- British pop star Robbie the Brazilians. cities their first facelifts in do so despite Russia being Putin hopes the most- Russian thugs at Euro 2016 day after having intensive Williams performed at the France boast possibly generations. Cities such as hit by international sanc- watched event on the plan- in France has influenced treatment on the shoulder ~ Arien opening ceremony at the the most talented squad Saransk were sleepy out- tions following its inva- et provides Russia with the preparations as much as injury he suffered playing Why aren't you guys watching Luzhniki, which will also while Lionel Messi is des- posts with decaying build- sion of Ukraine's Crimea "soft power" needed to any diplomatic dispute. for Liverpool against Real TV? When we were young na, host the final on July 15. we had to walk miles and miles perate to make amends for ings until the World Cup in 2014. capture a sceptical world's Neo-Nazi hooligans Madrid in the Champions to watch TV. The World Cup favourites Argentina's defeat in the reconstruction put them Moscow's militar y hearts and minds. who organise mass fights League final. Eastern Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, June 15, 2018 2 STATE State inks MoU to State observes World Blood Donors Day Dimapur, June 14 (EMN): Commemorating the World Blood Donors Day, improve health sector members of the Red Rib- bon Club from People’s College, Mokokchung, along with NGOs and doctors from Imkongliba Memorial District Hospi- tal (IMDH) has organised a blood donation camp on June 14. The programme was organised jointly by MD- VBDA and DAPCU in col- laboration with Blood Bank IMDH on the theme “Be there for someone else.” Organisers informed that personnel from the 44 Assam Rifles, mem- Members of the Red Ribbon Club of People’s College seen here with officials during the World Blood Donors Day programme in Mokokchung bers of the Red Ribbon on June 14. JP Nadda seen here with S Pangnyu Phom after the signing of the memorandum in New Delhi on June 14. Club from People’s Col- Dimapur, June 14 (EMN): State minister MoU, those deprived families featuring lege, Mokokchung Press “Be there for someone need and importance of ant accountant DAPCU, wherein 20 students of health and family welfare, S Pangnyu in the SECC 2011 and existing benefi- Club, and individuals had else” and with the slo- blood donation. while the welcome ad- availed free blood group- Phom, has signed the Memorandum of ciaries under RBSY would be entitled voluntarily come forward gan “Give blood, save Christy Putlang, STS dress was delivered by ing and were screened Understanding (MoU) with the union for cashless health insurance coverage to donate blood on the life” on June 14 with RNTCP, also gave a brief Sazutlak Domta, assist- for HIV. minister of health and family welfare, JP of INR 5 lakhs per family through em- occasion. Ngauzeulungbe, district presentation on Tuber- ant professor and nodal The programme was Nadda, on June 14 in New Delhi. panelled healthcare providers across In a related func- ICTC supervisor, as the culosis and services avail- officer RRC. The college’s jointly organised by Dis- The MoU was signed for implemen- the country. tion, Peren Government resource person. able at the District Hos- principal, Albert also ex- trict AIDS Prevention & tation of the Ayushman Bharat Na- This was stated in a press release College has observed N g a u z e u l u n g b e , pital. horted the members. Control Unit and Red tional Health Protection Mission (AB- issued by Kuolie Mere, PRO (IPR), Naga- the World Blood Do- while speaking on the The programme was A total of 165 persons Ribbon Club of Peren NHPM) in Nagaland. According to the land House, New Delhi. nors Day on the theme theme, shared on the chaired by Ekiebe, assist- attended the programme Government College. Ao bodies call public meeting Pughoboto devises strategy to conserve environment NEWS IN BRIEF Mokokchung, June 14 (EMN): A mass public meeting is gested combining sci- DoSE informs in-service teachers being organised at Police Point in Mokokchung town at entific mechanism with Department of school education has informed all in-service 9:30 am on June 15 to discuss on the rising crimes against traditional knowledge primary teachers willing to undergo D.El.ED course under women and social evils in the society. for the conservation of SCERT to submit application on or before June 25 to its office. In a press release convener of the organising com- atmosphere. Phom men- Informing this in a press release, the department director, mittee, Limanungsang, and the member secretary, tioned that hunting of Wonthungo Tsopoe, stated that the application should be Longrangty Longchar, stated that the meeting titled birds reduces germina- routed through the concerned SDEO enclosed with relevant ‘Mokokchung town public meeting on crimes against tion of forest and using documents and NOC from the concerned VEC/ head teacher. It further informed that preference of DIET centre would be women and social evils in the society’ has been called by salt and other chemicals mentioned/ indicated in their individual application. all the Ao apex organisations of Mokokchung town name- negatively affect the soil. ly Mokokchung Town Aor Telongjem, All Ward Union Phom has urged upon DoFCS informs fair price shops Mokokchung, Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem, Ao the people to stop lifting Assistant director of food and civil supplies, Kohima, has Senden, Watsu Mungdang and Ao Kaketshir Mungdang. boulders from the rivers informed all the concerned fair price shops/ village councils It stated that the public meeting was necessitated as a step towards protect- of Kohima centre that PHH and AAY food-grains/sugar would following the recent rape of a minor girl in Mokokc- Y Vikheho Swu with officials and participants during a seminar at Pughoboto on June 13. ing the environment. be released from June 19 onwards between 10:30 am to 4 hung town on June 10 at Mongsenbai ward and against Meanwhile, he ex- pm. In this regards, all the concerned FPS/village councils are the rampant increase in the incidents of crime against Dimapur, June 14 (EMN): conducted with Nuklu etc. to human misman- pressed gratitude to the directed to collect their respective quota within the stipulated women and social evils in the society. Pughoboto Sub Division- Phom, a prominent fig- agement. He was of the MLA and administrators period. Inspector of food and civil supplies, Sashilemla Towards this end, it stated that the apex Ao people’s al Planning and Devel- ure in bio-diversity con- opinion that reduction in for their concern in bio- Pongen, informed that food grains for Kezocha circle villages organisation ‘Ao Senden’ had called a meeting on June opment Board (SDPDB) servation in Nagaland, as plantations has made the diversity conservation. and Merema, Tsiese Basa and Bawe, Thizama and Rusoma 13, where different Ao organisations deliberated on the has conducted a one-day the resource person. The earth warmer by the day. SDO (C) Pughoboto, would be release on June 19. The distribution for Jakha circle issues and nominated a resolution cum organising com- ‘biodiversity conserva- SDPDB chairperson, Y Swu urged the entire 24 Tiayanger Jamir, initiated villages would be held on June 20, for Kohima sadar and Sechü mittee drawn from all the organisations. The statement tion’ seminar in the ADC Vikheho Swu was also in villages under Pughoboto the interactive session. circle villages on June 21, and for Kohima town FPS on June informed that all shops would remain close during the Pughoboto’s office on attendance. division to maintain one The programme was 22 and 25. public meeting. Different organisations are entrusted June 13, Pughoboto, on Vikheho Swu, in his forest reserve in line with attended by the village with specific works to make the meeting a success. the theme “Progressive opening address, has at- the world that is trying council members, repre- NSEAOA convenes conference President of NSEAOA has convened its 13th general The organising committee has further invited all the environment.” tributed occurrences of hard to revive the envi- sentative from the village, conference on June 21 at the Capital Convention Centre, A DIPR report stated natural calamities such ronment. teachers and students in public of Mokokchung town, irrespective of age, gender Kohima, at 10 am with the advisor of school education, or communities, to come and attend the public meeting. that the programme was as heavy rains, landslides Nuklu Phom has sug- the division. KT Sukhalu as the speaker. The organisation president, Y Khetoshe Yepthomi, has informed all officers and members of NSEAOA from JEO/AHM and above to report at the venue Offices bid farewell to departing officers Immanuel College before 9:30 am. Dimapur, June 14 (EMN): Peren CEO convenes meeting district has organised a farewell felicitates subject topper State chief electoral officer, Abhijit Sinha, has convened a state level political party meeting on June 18 at Hotel Japfu, programme in honour of its outgo- Dimapur, June 14 (EMN): Immanuel College has or- Kohima. The meeting has been convened in connection ing deputy commissioner, Smita ganised a felicitation programme for subject toppers, meritorious students and graduates on June 14 at the with special summary revision of photo electoral rolls with Sarangi, on June 14 at the DC’s con- reference to 01.01.2019 as the qualifying date. The chief ference hall, New Complex, Peren. college auditorium where award with citation was pre- sented to Kongtung Chingdang Phom, subject topper electoral officer has requested all the political parties to The function was chaired by depute at least two representatives to the meeting. Dr. Kuzonyi Wideo, SDO (C) Peren, in zoology honours. while the invocation prayer was Speaking on the occasion, Dr. A Loso Chalai, chair- NSF to honour toppers pronounced by DB, Lungrai. man of governing body, has emphasised on the impor- Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has announced to organise a Persons who spoke on the oc- tance of embracing the fragmentation of the society felicitation programme for bonafide ‘Naga NBSE HLSC toppers’ casion included Head DB, Namtsi, with love, compassion and universal brotherhood. He on June 21 at Hotel Japfu, Kohima. According to the updates, on behalf of DBs; Rammi Ndang, also encouraged the students to share the acquired the programme would begin at 11 am. It informed that PWD HA on behalf of staff; representa- knowledge with the society and walk in the fear of God. minister, Tongpang Ozukum, would attend the occasion as the tives from the Zeliangrong Baudi, Shumbenthung Odyuo, assistant professor, speak- guest speaker. NSF has informed all the toppers to confirm Zeliangrong Mipui Organisation, Departing deputy commissioner of Peren, Smita Sarangi, and the new deputy commissioner, ing on behalf of the teaching faculty, has congratulated their participation to WhatsApp no. 8730084914. GBs Union Peren; Daniel, DPO, on S Tainiu, with officers and staff in the DC’s conference hall, during a programme on June 14. the students and encouraged them to always begin behalf of DPDB. in Pughoboto. He recounted some SDO (C) Pughoboto, Tiayanger their life with obedience, discipline and hard work. He NPF unit conveys Eid greetings ADC Peren, Sarita Yadav, on of her notable contributions and Jamir, GHS Pughoboto staff, student also reminded the students about the importance of Naga People’s Front (NPF) minority wing has greeted the Muslim community of Nagaland on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr behalf of officers, has expressed achievements such as opening of leaders, and village council chair- their certificate which would determine their future. 2018. The wing president, Bishnu Bhattacharjee, expressed gratitude and thanked Smita for her HSLC centre in Pughoboto, renova- man spoke on the occasion. Abeni Mozhui, assistant professor, also presented a hope that the joyous occasion would herald sustained tions of GHS Pughoboto, marketing On the occasion, Pughoboto congratulatory note. She has advised the students not services rendered during her short peace, progress, prosperity and happiness and would stay as DC, Peren. The officers and shed, guest house and DB court, and SDPDB has also felicitated the meri- to blemish the integrity with selfish desires and urged them to keep moving forward in whatever position a further strengthen the bonds of communal harmony and public leaders at the same time wel- mini secretariat at new complex etc. torious HSLC students. Four schools brotherhood relationship amongst all. comed the new DC, S Tainiu. The MLA also wished her well in her namely GHS Ighanumi, GHS Asu- person has been put up. Meanwhile, Pughoboto has also new responsibility. kiqa and two private schools in- Speeches on behalf of the students were presented Idgah Committee informs organised a farewell programme in The outgoing ADC, Avelu Ruho, cluding DBS Lazami and Mission by Kongtung Chingdang Phom and Ato Tzudir. They Idgah Committee has informed that Id-ul-filtr namaj would be honour of its outgoing ADC, Avelu who was transferred as ADC Phek School under the sub-division have thanked the management for organising the pro- held at Idgah prayer ground, Golaghat Road, Dimapur, at 7:45 Ruho, on June 13 at the DBs court in (HQ), has attributed all the successes registered 100 percent pass in the gramme. They have also thanked the lectures and par- am. The Id-ul-filtr would be led by Maulana Haji Fuzail Ahmed the presence of MLA & SDPDB vice to the joint efforts made by all the HSLC examination. The MLA gave ents for their help and guidance. They also dwelled on Sb. Pesh Imam Iddgah Jame Masjid, Dimapur. The committee chairman, Y Vikheho Swu, and offic- concerned officers and public. The away citation certificates with cash the importance of determination, hard work, discipline has requested all to cooperate during Idd Namaj. ers from all the departments. ADC has called upon the officers and awards. and the choice one makes. Speaking on the occasion, Y staff to give continued cooperation MLA & SDPDB chairman, Y Kaboto Kibami, college’s general secretary, has ANDMSA to meet Vikheho Swu has termed the outgo- with the new ADC Pughoboto for the Vikheho Swu, further called upon congratulated the seniors and also welcomed the new ANDMSA Kohima unit has informed that a general meeting ing ADC as a sincere and diligent uplift of the area. She also thanked the house to inform all the villages members into the college. He has urged the juniors to for election of office bearers for the next session would be officer. He has lauded her yeomen all the officers, staff, churches, and to conduct social work before Tuluni learn from the seniors and to take their examples as a held on June 26 at 10:30 am at LCS building, Midland, Kohima. All concerned offices were requested to send two members service during her three years tenure others for their support. festival. source of inspiration. positively. Dimapur DEO informs Deputy commissioner and district election officer, Dimapur, District level workshop on Epris held in Kohima payment for hire charges of vehicles under Dimapur district in connection with the conduct of Nagaland legislative assembly Dimapur, June 14 (EMN): casion, deputy commis- ing system with the adap- election 2018 and by-election to Nagaland parliamentary A day-long district level sioner of Kohima, Rajesh tation of new technology. constituency 2018 would be made till June 21. He has workshop on ‘Empower- Soundararajan, explained NGISRSC project direc- requested all concerned to collect the hire charges during ing Panchayati Raj Institu- that the workshop was tor of planning and coordi- office hours from the office of the deputy commissioner, tions Spatially’ (Epris), an to step forward towards nation department, Mhat- Dimapur. asset mapping and activity day-to-day departmental hung Kithan, has presented planning was held in Ko- activities. He expounded power point on Bhuvan CCRC Kohima to celebrate jubilee hima on June 14. that the idea of organising Panchayat Portal and mile- Father’s fellowship of Chakhesang Christian Revival Church A press updates from the programme was to get stone of Epris and high- (CCRC), Kohima, has announced to celebrate its silver jubilee- DIPR on Thursday in- the best result out of any lighted in detail the aims cum-father’s day on June 17 on the theme “Proclaim the formed that Epris was an activity. of Apris. NGISRSC project acceptable year of the Lord.” It informed that Rev. Vevozo outreach programme by Observing that most scientist Aoyala also spoke Khamo, executive secretary council of Chakhesang Christian the Indian Space Research of the government de- on the topic ‘asset mapping Churches, would be the minister and Rev. Dr. Visielie Angami, Organisation (ISRO). It was partments’ approach has using bhuvan panchayat principal of Faith Theological Seminary, Kohima, as the main Kohima’s Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Soundararajan with officials of the Planning and Coordination speaker. initiated with an aim to as- become more of a person department, and participants from districts at De Oriental Hotel, in Kohima on June 14. mobile application.’ sist the village panchayati centric rather than sys- ‘Activity planning un- Xavier Rutsa The DC also stated technology and synching phobia of adopting new NKKA mourns demise of raj institutions and village tem centric in planning der bhuvan panchayat Nagaland Kho_Kho Association (NKKA) mourned the untimely that the workshop was the technology with all the technology, he encour- development boards in and execution process, he portal (hands on)’ was demise of its press secretary Xavier Rutsa on June 11. In a making developmental remarked that the same initiated to leverage the activities, and once the aged all to adapt with the presented by Chubawati, condolence message, the association has described him as a plans, implementation, working system has been existing technology for system is in place it will changing technology and analyst, and Moatemjen, true gentleman with vast experiences and a sports enthusiast. monitoring, and utilisa- repeated without taking the best functioning of the be beneficial for all and make the best of it. He project scientist. The vote It lamented the state has lost an eminent journalist. NKKA tion of data base prepared into account whether it department. the functioning of depart- exuded confidence that of thanks was proposed by offered prayers to God to comfort and bless the bereaved with space-based inputs. would be beneficial for the ‘We should be the one ment,’ he added. there would be better level senior analyst NGISRSC, family members. Speaking on the oc- larger section. to be the first mover of Also talking about the of efficiency in the work- Nouneseno Sekhose. Eastern Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, June 15, 2018

C M Y K STATE 3 Artang’s middle school NPF opposes CM’s statement celebrates 50 years on Citizenship Amendment bill Kohima Bureau positive impetus, Rio statement itself Kohima, June 14 (EMN): The Naga is a hurdle for the peace process and People’s Front (NSF) has stated sur- towards solution. prise at what it called the contra- On the Citizenship Amendment dictory statement of Chief Minister Bill 2016 wherein Rio is stated to have Neiphiu Rio on the issue of Naga inte- clarified that ‘at no point of time has gration and the Citizenship Amend- his government opposed the pro- ment Bill of 2016, which appeared in posed Citizenship Amendment Bill’, the media on June 13. Kikon said ‘the NPF is shocked to see Strongly condemning and op- that the chief minister has openly de- posing the statement of Rio made clared that he support the Citizenship in NELive that ‘integration of Naga- Amendment Bill 2016. inhabited areas would not be possi- Condemning the statement Rio ble under the current situation’, NPF who stated that ‘Inner Line Permit spokesperson, Achumbemo Kikon (ILP) and Article 371 (A) are already during a press briefing said this state- in force in Nagaland and provided EM Images Dr. Ngangshi K Ao releasing a souvenir during the golden jubilee celebration of ment of the chief minister is belittling EM Images enough protection to the state’, Kikon government middle school of Artang in Mokokchung on June 14. the chair that he holds because he Achumbemo Kikon and Imkong Imchen, right, at the press briefing in Kohima on June 14. has asked the chief minister to ex- represents the state of Nagaland. opposing the publication of the right of the Naga people and there is plain why and how is it enough in Our Correspondent have gained in real life and As chief minister of the state, booklet ‘Bedrock of Naga society’ no common room for compromise to providing protection to the state. Mokokchung, June 14 (EMN): making themselves employ- Kikon strongly maintained that Rio published by the Nagaland Pradesh this principle stand. Stating that there is a total con- The government middle able should be the method of owes an explanation to the people of Congress Committee, Kikon said the Also stating that integration of tradiction in what Rio is ‘acting and school of Artang celebrated its education. Nagaland and the Nagas as a whole Naga people at that point of time ap- the Naga contiguous area was also speaking’; Kikon opined that instead golden jubilee with Dr. Ngang- Further, he said that as to why integration is not possible. preciated his stand and consequent important component of the 16th of supporting the movement if the shi K Ao, Member of Legislative present generation seek di- Kikon, however, asserted in no upon which, he was voted to power Point Agreement para (13) and Con- government of the day makes that Assembly (MLA) as the chief rections to lead tomorrow’s uncertain term that ‘this statement in 2003. stitution of India Article 371 (A) kind of statement then the “existence guest and Imti Tzudir as the future. Therefore, he reminded does not represent the ways of the Member of Legislative Assem- Clause-IV, Imchen pointed out that of the PDA government is a threat to special invitee at its school the teachers that the present Naga People’s Front (NPF)’ as NPF, a bly Imkong Imchen said it failed to the Naga People Convention (NPC) the identity of the Nagas and Naga premises on June 14. generation future will be deter- party which stands for the Nagas and understand why and how Rio has has demanded for integration of Na- people must realise that the longer The MLA in his address said mined by how they are groom a party who has been all out propa- changed his political principle over- gas living inhabiting in contiguous this government stays, the bigger the educational institutions are today. While congratulating gating for a shared Naga homeland night wherein he has been barking areas should be allowed to join the threat will be for the Nagas.” like a factory where raw mate- the GMS Artang for attain- for a unified Naga homeland where Naga integration as the birthright of new Nagaland state. At the same time, he reminded rials are processed-refined-fi- ing golden jubilee, MLA also integration of contiguous Naga areas the Nagas till the other day. To this, he said the government that NPF is and will continue to fight nally made into well-furnished advised the stakeholders of has and is its primary objective. Referring to Rio’s statement, Im- of India has referred the matter to and voice out for the strict enforce- goods to build the nation. In the school to look torward Coming all out rejecting the state- chen said in political term ‘not pos- the Constitution Article 3 and 4 and ment of the ILP and its introduction this regard, he asserted that transforming the school into ment of Rio, Kikon maintained that sible’ mean ‘not supporting’ and that at that point of time, GoI has all over the state, including Dimapur. the future generation depends an ideal place. his statement is ‘totally negating the therefore, he said Rio is against the not openly rejected the demand for ‘Despite ILP and Article 371 (A) on the factory machinery or Also, the special invitee aspiration of the Naga people’ for the integration of Nagas adding that ‘Rio Naga integration but rather agreed Nagaland has become the most vul- the teaching methodology of Imti Tzudir applauded the reason that “this is not only a design has openly declared that he doesn’t in principle with the NPC. nerable state for illegal immigrants’ teachers to produce assets or school authority for the hard to live under one administrative rule support integration’. “This is totally against the aspi- said Kikon and insisted that Rio sup- reliability for the society. work and planning for the but it is also a right of the Naga peo- He also reminded that Rio was ration and sentiment of the Naga port to the Bill will totally compro- Asserting that education grand jubilee celebration. He ple because our land and our people very much part and parcel of the NPF people when the negotiating Naga mise the future of the Naga people. should be holistic, Dr. Ao said Jubilee is a time to look have been divided not on our own for the last 15 years and its NPF gov- political groups are trying their best “Taking all this into account, the also opined that just learning back to retrace the weakness volition but without our consent.” ernment and till the other day, Rio, as to hammered up a solution” said NPF is of the view that under Neiphiu what is printed is not enough and look forward with re- Reminding that Rio has resigned the then NPF leader believes that the Kikon and opined that instead of tak- Rio, the future of the Nagas is no for the students but imple- newed strength to achieve the from the Congress ministry in 2002 integration of the Nagas is the birth- ing the issue forward and putting a longer safe”, it added. menting the knowledge they future goal. Mokokchung landslide: One Department of Fisheries may get new name seriously injured, buildings damaged Dimapur, June 14 (EMN): khum village in Mokokc- of trees, the DIPR added. A woman in her late 30’s hung district was injured On hearing the news, reported to have been during the stated col- the Mokokchung district seriously injured and was lapsed that occurred in administration visited rushed to the hospital on the late night on Wed. the locations and had June 13 at Mokokchung June 13. met with the affected town due to landslides. Due to incessant rain- families. An emergency According to the De- fall in Mokokchung town relief was provided to all partment of Informa- for the last few days, mi- three affected families tion and Public Relations nor landslides took place and the injured lady, it (DIPR) on Thursday, a in many localities affect- added. Further, the dis- house at Penli Ward was ing the normal life of the trict administration has damaged when the re- citizen. Two more build- also stated that two more taining wall of the adja- ings were also been dam- buildings at Sangtemla EM Images cent building collapsed. aged on the same night and Mongsenbai Wards Awardees and officials during the general meeting of the Nagaland Fisheries Technical Association at Thizama on June 14. The victim, identified at different localities due have been damaged but as Sakumongla of Long- to mud slides and falling no casualty was reported. Our Correspondent vitee, Kense also informed that postings. can all held our heads high to be Kohima, June 14 (EMN): An- there will be a major reshuffle “Once the order is out you associated with one of the best nouncing that the department both within the ministerial as should be proud to be posted to performing departments’. of Fisheries will be undergoing a well as the technical staff and some remote places and exhibit During the meeting ‘awards Soil dept. publishes ‘The Jhum,’ drastic change from the current asked all to be mentally prepared your calibre” stated Kense. He for best performing technical year, director of Fisheries Kevisa to be posted anywhere across further emphasised that one staff 2016-28’ were given away Kense has said that the name the state. should not always try to stick to 11 technical staffs from eleven a flood management programme of the department will soon be The call for major reshuffle, only to their respective districts districts while Wabang Long- Dimapur, June 14 (EMN): The newsletter has nar- contour trenches, check ‘department of Fisheries and he stated was required due to but have wider perspectives to kumer was acknowledged on A newsletter about en- rated about the process dams, creation of nurser- Aquatic Resources’. the overstaffing in some districts improve oneself as well as the being conferred with the Gover- vironment and develop- for implementation of ies and gap plantation etc. The change of name, he im- and shortage of staff in some department, lest the face of the nor’s Commendation Certificate ment ‘The Jhum,’ pub- flood management pro- The belletin was also said plied, was necessitated by ‘wider districts. department be defaced again. on the 68th Republic Day cel- lished by the Soil and gram through Integrated to have been substanti- horizons’ opening up in the field. Towards this, Kense asserted Also noting the acute short- ebration 2017. Water Conservation De- Catchment Area Treat- ated with photographs. He was hopeful that the proposal that there will be no biasness age of vehicles for the district Kense also congratulated partment was released on ment (Icat) in the upper The newsletter was would be put up in the next Cab- in the reshuffling which, he in- officers, he assured that procure- the awardees for their outstand- June 12 at Khulazu Basa Sidzü River. It added that the Issue 6 of Volume 1 inet meeting for approval. He formed will be on lottery system ment of the vehicles will be soon ing performance and opined village in Phek district on the idea was to trap the released by the village’s said this during the 21st general and requested all to take over arranged by the department. that their achievements will be June 12. top fertile soil and sur- Head Gaonbura Vemohü meeting of the Nagaland Fisher- without any objection once the The director also sought the a big boost to others towards The Department of In- face runoff with various Kezo in the presence of ies Technical Association (NFTA) order is out. He also strongly full cooperation from all and generating encouragement to formation and Public Re- soil and water conserva- Khekiho Shohe, the joint held at government fish farm in asserted that it will not enter- was optimistic one day ‘instead work hand in glove with each lations in a press update tion measures such as director of the depart- Thizama on June 14. tain any complaints or recom- of feeling timid to be associated other and make the department on Thursday informed. water harvesting ponds, ment and other officials. Speaking as the special in- mendations whatsoever on the with the fishery department, we proud. Gov. meets with VC and organisations

PB Acharya in discussion with university officers and organisation representatives during the meeting at the Raj Bhavan in Kohima on June 14. Dimapur, June 14 (EMN): The cleanliness, literacy, and immuniza- various organisations such as Rajya governor of Nagaland PB Acharya tion. They should be game changers Sainik Board, Red Cross Society, conducted meeting with the Vice to identify the beneficiaries for cen- Bharat Scout and Guides, and North Chancellors (VC) of universities tral and state flagship programmes, East Zone Cultural Centre to work on and various organisations on June the update stated. modalities about how to strengthen 14 at a Raj Bhavan in Kohima. A Speaking at the meeting, Acharya the society. He said that the hidden press update from the governor’s also stated that the President of In- energy of these organisations should Public Relation Officer informed dia, in his speech during the closing be utilise to reach out to the people on Thursday. ceremony of the governor’s confer- living in the remote areas. In the meeting, the governor ence, said that universities should The meeting also decided that stated that the President of India try to digitise process including ad- the World Yoga Day 2018 will also be has urged the governors to convene mission application and certificate organised at the Raj Bhavan on June meetings with the VC of the state distribution. The universities should 21 with participation from university universities from time to time and focus on skill development and students and other organisations. inspire them towards the university employment generation activities The governor also suggested quiz social responsibility. He emphasised including internship. They should competitions about welfare projects that universities and its affiliated develop centre for excellence on of central and state governments

college students should visit villages at least a subject, the press release coinciding with 150th birth an- D-5549 on a regular intervals. They should added. niversary of Mahatma Gandhi be engage with the villagers in regard to The governor has called upon conducted. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, June 15, 2018 4 REGION India suffering from worst water crisis in history — NITI Aayog New Delhi, June 14 (IANS): Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, agricultural incentives, pump could never imagine India India is suffering from the Karnataka and Maharashtra. electricity pricing etc,” it said. would face such a water crisis. worst water crisis in its his- The worst states include The report was released However, he added, the gov- tory and millions of lives and Jharkhand, Haryana, Uttar on Thursday by Water Re- ernment was serious about livelihoods are under threat, Pradesh and Bihar. sources Minister Nitin Gad- facing this challenge and ad- the NITI Aayog has said. kari and NITI Aayog Vice dressing it. It also warned that the cri- Among North East- Chairman Rajiv Kumar. Gad- The Composite Water sis was only going to get worse ern and Himalayan kari said that water scarcity Management Index report is and by 2030, the country’s was one of the biggest prob- a step in that direction to cre- water demand is projected to states, Tripura has lems the country was facing ate awareness among people be twice the available supply, been adjudged today and that more than the and governments about the implying severe water scarcity number one in scarcity of water, it was an is- realities of this crisis, he said. for hundreds of millions of 2016-17 followed by sue of management of water “Just like we have various people and an eventual six per resources. media campaigns to create cent loss in the country’s GDP. Himachal Pradesh, He said there was a need awareness about pollution, Currently, 600 million In- Sikkim and Assam. to reward those states which the time as come to take the is- dians face high to extreme In terms of incremental were doing well in managing sue of water just as seriously,” water stress and about two change in index (over 2015- their water resources and also Kumar said. The NITI Aayog lakh people die every year 16 level), Rajasthan holds to bring in public domain the said that the water manage- due to inadequate access to number one position in gen- names of those states which ment index would provide safe water, said the NITI Aayog eral states and Tripura ranks at were not managing their re- useful information for the report on Composite Water first position amongst North- sources properly. states and concerned Central Management Index (CWMI) eastern and Himalayan states, “States which have done ministries and departments released on Thursday which the report said. well on water management enabling them to formulate aims to enable effective water According to the NITI Aay- EM Images/Temshinaro are also the states which do and implement suitable strat- management in Indian states A dried pond in Dimapur, the district in Nagaland that is reputed to be the state’s hottest region. India is suffering from the well in agricultural growth egies for better management og report, Centre-state and worst water crisis in its history and millions of lives and livelihoods are under threat, according to Indian policy think tank in the face of this growing inter-state cooperation were NITI Aayog. rate as well. There is a direct of water resources. crisis. some of the key levers to help connection between water NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh The report ranks Gujarat address the crisis. the broader water ecosystem. limited frameworks for inter- major disputes regarding the and agricultural economy,” Kant said the government’s at top in managing its water “There is an opportunity Water management is often state and national manage- country’s rivers, involving 11 Gadkari said. policy think-tank would pub- resources in the reference year to improve Centre-state and currently viewed as a zero- ment. states, as well as limited policy NITI Aayog Vice Chair- lish ranking of states on an (2016-17) followed by Madhya inter-state cooperation across sum game by states due to “This has resulted in seven coordination on issues like man Rajiv Kumar added one annual basis in future. Assam lynching: HC issues notice to state government Smart village initiative Guwahati, June 14 (PTI): Tak- ing strong note of the lynch- for Arunachal Pradesh ing incident in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, the Gauhati Case to be tried in fast track court — Assam CM Itanagar, June 14 (PTI): to generate sustainable rev- High Court has issued notices The Arunchal Pradesh enue for constituents, thus Jorhat (Assam), June 14 (PTI): As- possible. That is what the people eral others allegedly involved Timung, who was out on bail government has inked an increasing overall standard to state government officials sam Chief Minister Sarbananda of Assam want. So, we will give in the incident were taken into in a murder case, was arrested asking them to apprise it of agreement with Andhra of living and quality of life. Sonowal today announced that priority to the fact that the trial custody and more arrests are yesterday. Pradesh-based Smart Vil- The first six months steps taken to nab the culprits. the Karbi Anglong lynching case should take place in a fast track likely, he added. The people of Director General of Police A division bench, compris- lage Movement (SVM) to would be utilized to build would be tried in a fast track court,” Sonowal told reporters Assam should come forward and Kuladhar Saikia yesterday said facilitate technology in- the core team and com- ing Chief Justice Ajit Singh and court. here. cooperate with the government Timung allegedly had an argu- Justice Achintya Malla Bujor- novations, research and plete the ground work for The chief minister also said Nilotpal Das (29) and Ab- in tackling disturbances in the ment with the two men, follow- development in selected capacity building, aware- barua, which took suo motu that attempts are being made to hijeet Nath (30) were on Friday society, the chief minister said. ing which he spread the rumour cognisance of the incident in villages of the north-east- ness and research, project politicise the killing of the two pulled out of their vehicle at Altogether 63 people were that they were child lifters to ern state, an official release director Evani said. which two friends were beaten youths from Guwahati by “some Panjuri in Karbi Anglong district arrested in connection with the instigate the villagers who then to death by a mob, observed said. “To begin with, we forces”, but the government will and beaten to death by a group lynching and spreading rumours stopped the vehicle and lynched The memorandum would select 100 villages that the state is under a consti- not allow that to happen. of irate villagers, who suspected and hate messages on social them. Protest and peace marches tutional obligation to protect of understanding (MoU) spread over 60 assembly “The culprits should get ex- them to be child-lifters. media. continued today as well at vari- was signed yesterday by constituencies in consul- the lives of its residents, and emplary punishment as soon as The main accused and sev- The main accused, Alfajoz ous places across the state. sadly in this case, it has failed director-cum-member tation with the govern- to do so. secretary of State Council ment for the SVM project,” Nilotpal Das (29) and Ab- for IT & e-Governance, she said, adding that ad- hijeet Nath (30) were on Friday Neelam Yapin Tana, vertisements have been pulled out of their vehicle Assam opposition leader seeks judicial probe and SVM project direc- floated in local newspa- at Panjuri in Karbi Anglong tor Shreya Evani, in the pers for recruitment of Guwahati, June 14 (PTI): The Saikia referred to similar ru- truth and consequently prevent ing the youths and spreading district and beaten to death presence of Chief Minister core team members. The Leader of the Opposition in As- mours about the presence of more damage being caused in rumours and hate messages in by a group of irate villagers, Pema Khandu, Deputy project would offer a digital sam Assembly Debabrata Saikia child-lifters being spread in Kar- Assam by such poisonous propa- social media. who suspected them to be Chief Minister Chowna platform, highlighting the today demanded a judicial in- nataka, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, ganda. This includes 28 persons for child-lifters. Mein among other offi- challenges of the villages, quiry into the lynching of two West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh The two friends, Nilotpal Das killing the duo, while the rest 35 Assam chief secretary, cials, it said. which will be accessed by youths in Karbi Anglong district. and Bihar, while pointing out that and Abhijeet Nath, had gone to for posting hate messages and principal secretary of home The man behind the universities and research In a statement,senior Con- already several people have been the picnic spot of Kangthilangso rumours on social media. and political(B) department, Smart Village Movement, institutes across the globe gress leader Saikia urged As- lynched as a result. waterfalls under Dokmoka po- The main accused Alfajoz director general of police, Solomon Darwin, will be for suggesting solutions, sam Chief Minister Sarbananda “The opposition leader said lice station in Karbi Anglong on Timung, who was out on bail deputy commissioner and SP the adviser to the project’s the release said. The solu- Sonowal to “institute a judicial that there was ample scope to Friday and while returning, their in an old murder case and was of Karbi Anglong, and officer core team. The project will tions would be made avail- inquiry” to get to the root of the suspect that the well-coordinated vehicle was stopped at Panjuri arrested yesterday for the lynch- in-charge of Dokmoka police focus on solving “pain- able to corporate houses or motive behind spreading fake spreading of fake news might be Kachari by a group of irate vil- ing, had asked the villagers over station have been made re- points” or challenges in ru- start-ups, who would then news across social media fora a ploy to divert people’s attention lagers, who pulled them out and telephone to stop the duo’s vehi- spondents in the matter by the ral segments by developing offer a technology to solve such as WhatsApp and Facebook, from issues of actual importance. killed by beating for hours on cle and spread rumours of them high court. platforms driven by “open the challenges, it said. which resulted in the lynching of In view of increasing doubts rumours of being child-lifters. being child-lifters. The villagers In its order issued yester- innovation” approaches, The core team would the two youths. about a section of supporters of The brutal incident was re- then attacked the vehicle, pulled day, the bench directed them the release said. validate the offers, in con- He said it was essential for the a particular political ideology be- corded by locals on their mobile the two youths out and bludg- to furnish information on the Dar win, who was sultation with the state gov- government to ascertain whether ing the masterminds behind such phones and circulated on social eoned them to death very bru- measures taken to arrest the present at the event yes- ernment, before inviting they fell victims to a nation-wide fear and hate-mongering, Saikia media. tally, while both were pleading, wrongdoers and also action terday, said SVM’s open the selected company or conspiracy of creating an atmos- said the Chief Minister should Altogether 63 persons have according to videos circulated taken against erring officials. innovation approach will start-up to implement its phere of fear and doubt via social take it upon himself to order a been arrested from different through social media by a few of The case would be heard “integrate technology and technology at the ground media. thorough probe to unearth the parts of Assam for brutally kill- the irate and inebriated mob. on June 19. indigenous rural practices” level, the release added. Train services suspended in Assam’s hill section due to landslide Guwahati, June 14 (IANS): days. which have occurred in at least New Harangajao and between Silchar Fast passenger is con- passenger has been cancelled within the affected section. Running of trains has been Chief Public Relations Of- five locations in the hill section two tunnels on the stretch. trolled at Lumding, followed by on date. Agartala-Sealdah “Although the extent of affected in the Lumding-Ba- ficer of Northeast Frontier Rail- -- between Dautohaja and “The landslides occurred Sealdah-Silchar Kanchanjung- Kanchanjunga Express to be damage is yet to be fully ascer- darpur hill section of Assam way (NFR), P.J. Sharma said at Phiding, Phiding station yard, between 1.30 a.m. and 3.30 ha Express to be controlled at controlled in Badarpur,” he tained, restoration work has following landslides triggered least four trains have been sus- between Phiding and Mahur, a.m.,” Sharma said. Lumding. said adding there is, however, already started in all affected by incessant rains for past few pended due to the landslides, between Jatingalampur and As a result, the Guwahati- “Silchar-Guwahati Fast no passenger train stranded locations,” the NFR CPRO said.

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Vigor Eastern Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, June 15, 2018 BUSINESS 5 RInfra, Adani may close Reliance Petrol prices unchanged India’s wholesale inflation in Energy Mumbai sale by July for 2 days after drop of Mumbai, June 14 (IANS): free and up to Rs 3,000 The Maharashtra Elec- crore cash surplus. May doubles Y-o-Y to 4.43% tricity Regulatory Com- This is the largest INR 2 in 13 days in the index, increased mission (MERC) on ever debt-reducing ex- New Delhi, June 14 rise of nearly Rs 4 per at a fast pace of 11.22 per Thursday completed its ercise by any corporate (IANS): After a fall of litre during May 14-29 cent during the month in hearing in the proposed in the country and the around Rs 2 per litre in when the prices of the review, from a growth of 100 per cent stake sale of monetisation is a major 13 days, petrol prices fuel reached record lev- 7.85 per cent in April 2018. Reliance Infrastructure step in RInfra’s de-lever- in the four metros have els in most of the major Reacting to the WPI Ltd (RInfra)’s integrated aging strategy for future remained unchanged cities. numbers, industry body Mumbai power busi- growth. for the last two days (in- Similarly, prices of Assocham urged policy- ness to Adani Transmis- The RInfra’s Mumbai cluding Thursday). diesel which dropped makers to keep a check on sion Ltd (ATL), an official power business, Reli- In Delhi, the petrol by just over Re 1 in the petrol and diesel prices as spokesperson said. ance Energy, is India’s price fell by Rs 2 be- four metro cities of the these could “significantly The MERC’s order largest private sector tween May 30-June 12 country during May 30- impact import bills which in the matter is likely integrated power util- and is currently at Rs June 12 were steady on may subsequently have over the next few weeks ity distributing power to 76.43 a litre, data from Wednesday and Thurs- an effect on exchange and the two compa- nearly three million resi- the Indian Oil Corp’s day. rates.” “Besides, it might nies expect to close the dential, industrial and website showed. In Delhi and Kolka- also negatively impact in- transaction, estimated commercial consumers Similarly, in Kolkata, ta, the price of the fuel put prices for the industry at Rs 18,800 crore, next in Mumbai suburbs over Mumbai and Chennai, declined by Rs 1.46 which has already started month. an area of 400 sq.km. petrol prices during the during the period to Rs New Delhi, June 14 mainly from rising global month under considera- feeling the pressure on its The RInfra has al- It caters to a peak de- said period declined by 67.85 and Rs 70.40 per (IANS): A major spurt in crude prices, the Reserve tion on primary articles, profitability,” Assocham ready secured the ap- mand of over 1,800 MW, Rs 1.96, Rs 1.98, Rs 2.10 litre. In Mumbai and food and fuel prices in Bank of India (RBI) last which constitute 22.62 Secretary General D.S. Ra- proval of Competition with annual revenues of per litre to Rs 79.10, Rs Chennai, prices were at the country pushed the week raised its key lend- per cent of the WPI’s to- wat said in a statement. Commission of India Rs 7,500 crore with sta- 84.26 and Rs 79.33 a li- Rs 72.24 and Rs 71.62 a wholesale price index ing rate by 25 basis points tal weightage, rose by “Rising crude prices and its own shareholders ble cash flows. tre respectively. Prices litre, down Rs 1.55 and (WPI) for May to 4.43 to 6.25 percent for the first 3.16 per cent, from a fall would not only affect for the deal. Going forward, RInfra have been at this level Rs 1.56 respectively. percent, to nearly double time in over four years. of (-)1.71 per cent in May headline inflation but The RInfra and ATL will focus on upcoming since Wednesday. The rate of fall in the over the 2.26 percent reg- The RBI has a median re- 2017. would also put pressure signed a Definitive Bind- opportunities in asset This drop of around past two weeks was just istered in May last year tail inflation target rate of Among primary ar- on price levels as the twin ing Agreement for 100 light EPC and defence Rs 2 a litre in the cost half the pace of rise in and higher than the 3.18 4 per cent. ticles, food, which has a deficit goes up, thereby per cent stake sale of businesses. of petrol contrasts the the previous fortnight. percent recorded in April, The WPI Food Index, weightage of 15.26 per impacting government’s the integrated business 2018, Commerce Ministry consisting of ‘Food Arti- cent in the index, edged plan to’increase rural of generation, transmis- data showed on Thursday. cles’ from Pri’ary Articles up last month by 1.60 per spending and minimum sion and distribution of Earlier this week, Cen- group and ‘Food Prod‘ct’ cent from a deceleration support price for farmers power for Mumbai last tral Statistics Office data from Man’factured Prod- of (-)2.13 per cent report- ahead of general elections December. Rainbow CoaChing CentRe showed that the consum- ucts group, increased ed for the same month next year as it would ex- The RInfra will uti- Admission centre Duncan Basti. Dimapur 797112 er price index (CPI), or re- from 0.67 per cent in April last year. acerbate price pressures, lise the proceeds of this tail inflation, in May had 2018, to 1.12 per cent last The cost of fuel and and is likely to blow out transformative transac- touched 4.87 percent. month. power, which commands the fiscal deficit target,” tion entirely to reduce Coaching Centre & Hostel behind DC Citing risks to inflation Expenses during the a 13.15 per cent weightage he added. its debt, becoming debt- office. Peaceful Environment and well Admission Started secured. Hostel seats are also available Class 10 and 12 (Arts) Repeaters for Regular students Gold rises on fresh AFFIDAVIT NOTIFICATION FOR NAME CLARIFICATION demand, silver firms Regd. No.2670/2018 Dated: 14/06/2018 This is to notify that there will be a General Meeting/Sitting of  Regular classes from Mon to Fri. by Qualified and Experienced faculty I, Smti SARAH NUH alias SANI SARAH NUH, resident of Middle Colony, Purana all Owners and Drivers of recently Registered Local Taxi of Bazar A, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under:-  Weekly & monthly class test. Peaceful environment, parental guidance up for 7th day 1. That I am a bonafide Indian Citizen and resident of the above mentioned address. Dimapur District on Dated: 17/06/2018 at New Chumoukedima 2. That my correct official name is SARAH NUH which is entered in my Aadhaar Village for configuration, Dimapur District Local Taxi Union Mumbai, June 14 (PTI): Card bearing No. 9710 5716 7459 and other official records. Hostel AvAilAble for botH boys & girls (sepArAtely) 3. Whereas in my Indian Passport my name is entered as SANI SARAH NUH, (DDLTU), as discussed on Dated : 20/05/2018. Gold prices rebounded whereas I want to change and use my name as SARAH NUH. In this regards, all Owners & Drivers are hereby requested For details Contact: (M) 9862700227 / 9856857778. (O) 03862-248524 smartly by Rs 215 to re- 4. That henceforth my name shall be used as SARAH NUH in my Indian Passport to be present/attain the same for the welfare of the Union in D-5540 and in all official records and documents. claim the Rs 31,000-mark 5. That this affidavit is made to rectify my different names and through these particular and public in General. at the bullion market here presents and strength be it known to all concerned for correction/ acceptance/ change of my name as SARAH NUH in my Indian Passport and in all official SPOT: CONVENOR RESIDENT. GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND today following renewed records and documents. TIME: 3: 00 PM CONVENOR DIRECTORATE OF EMPLOYMENT, SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP demand from stockists I verify and take oath and solemnly declare/ affirm that the particulars furnished above DDLTU D-5542 by me are correct and that I have not concealed or misrepresented any facts. (ZAKIEVISIE KRUSE) NAGALAND: KOHIMA and retailers amid bullish DEPONENT th /Dated Kohima, the th June’2018 global cues. Silver prices Solemnly sworn and declared before me by the deponent on 14 June, 2018. K. TUNGOE firmed up further for the NOTARY PUBLIC IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT seventh straight session, D-5544 HEADQUARTER, CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND FREE JOB ORIENTED TRAINING PROGRAMME rising by Rs 490 to close th above the 41,000 level at Rs AFFIDAVIT Dt. Dimapur the 14 June 18 SPONSORED BY DIRECTORATE OF EMPLOYMENT, SKILL DEVELOPMENT & 41,070 per kg on persistent (Correction of Parents Name) NOTICE ENTREPRENEURSHIP offtake by industrial units Regd. No. 2421/18 Date: 14/06/18 No.M-170/18/1674-75 Notice is hereby given that NAGALAND: KOHIMA(UNDER PMKVY 2.0) Shri/Smti. Lophro Khekho-Vrs- United Baptist Church and coin makers. Stand- I, SENTILA JAMIR D/o, W/o Shri/Lt IMSULEMBA JAMIR R/o D Block Colony NO.DET-7/85/12: Applications are invited for admission to placement linked training ard gold (99.5 per cent pu- Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: resident of Dimapur Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue programe (RESIDENTIAL) for the unemployed educated youth of Nagaland rity) climbed by Rs 215 to 2. That I am the natural daughter Shri IMSULEMBA JAMIR and Smti. Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described finish at Rs 31,080 per 10 NUKSHILA AO as such competent to swear this affidavit. Sector Ed. Qualification Duration Centre name and Contact details 3. That my correct name is SENTILA JAMIR, my father's correct name is in the schedule below:- required (Hours) grams from Wednesday’s IMSULEMBA JAMIR and my mother's correct name is NUKSHILA AO The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby Retail sales Associate 12th pass 320 hrs Learn to Earn Services, DELHI however, in some of my documents including Indian Passport my name has been th closing level of Rs 30,865. inadvertently is SENTIENLA JAMIR and in Matric Mark sheet my father's invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any Food & Beverage Steward 12 pass 340 hrs 8178-93-67-51 name has been recorded as Late I ALEM JAMIR and my mother's name has & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before Call Centre Executive 12th pass 240 hrs 8800-39-49-50 been recorded as NUKSHILA hence, the name represents the same person i. e 14.07.18. (Telecom-Customer service) www.Ltes.in myself and parents. SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY [email protected] NAME CHANGE 4. That I herewith rectified the same and declares that my name will be SENTILA I, Mundhra Jayshree Vijay W/o. JAMIR daughter of IMSULEMBA JAMIR (father) and NUKSHILA AO Name of Patta Holder: Lophro Khekho Note: Age – 18 to 30 years. Interested candidate may contact above mentioned phone Umesh Kumar, Bajaj Residence (mother) for official references. Village/Block No: Nagarjan, Patta No: 491 numbers or may submit his/her application to undersigned of H/No.20, Jain Temple Road, 5. That the above statements made in para 1-4 are true to the best of my knowledge Dag No: 552/635, Area: 00-03-18 Marwari Patty, Dimapur Have and nothing material has been concealed herein and I signed this affidavit before Sd/- Deputy Commissioner change my name from Mundhra the competent authority on 14th June 2018 at Kohima. D-5545 Sd/- (Y VANDANSHANLOTHA) Jayshree Vijay to Jayshree Devi DEPONENT Dimapur: Nagaland Additional Director (HoD) Bajaj. Hence, in all the records and Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent above mentioned named on Directorate of employment, Skill writing my name should be read and at Kohima, Nagaland. development &Entrepreneurship

treated as Jayshree Devi Bajaj. D-5543 Notary Public KG-2581 K-1761 IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT Issued by DIPR NAGALAND: KOHIMA. HEADQUARTER, CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND Dt. Dimapur the 14th June 18 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND NOTICE DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE No.M-171/18/1676-77 Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. Alemtemsu Ozukum -Vrs- Z. Akavi Chopy NAGALAND : KOHIMA resident of Dimapur Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, No. DHFW-5-Trg/RIMS-01/2008-09/2685-86 / Dated, Kohima the 14th June’ 2018. Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described N O T I F I C A T I O N in the schedule below:- The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Imphal, Manipur will conduct a competitive Entrance invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any Examination for admission to M. Phil Course in Clinical Psychology for the academic session 2018 under & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before Manipur University. 14.07.18. 1. No of seats - 6 (six) SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY 2. Duration of course - 2 (two) years Name of Patta Holder: Alemtemsu Ozukum 3. Last date of receipt of application form - 16.06.2018 Village/Block No: 01, Patta No: 193 4. Date of Entrance Test - 26.06.2018 Dag No: 17/239, Area: 00-01-17 5. Time & Venue of the Test - 10 am to 1pm for 100 Marks at Exam Hall, RIMS, Imphal Sd/- Deputy Commissioner D-5546 6. Commencement of session - 01.07.2018 Dimapur: Nagaland Any interested candidate holding MA/ M.Sc degree in the subject of Psychology of a recognized University preferably with special paper in Psychology with a minimum of 50% Marks in aggregate is IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT essential for SC/ST/OBC category. Candidates with MA/ M.Sc degree through correspondence, part time HEADQUARTER, CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND course or distance education programme are not eligible. Detailed information/ Information Bulletin and Application form can be obtained from the Academic Dt. Dimapur the 14th June 18 Section, RIMS, Imphal on payment of ` 100/-(Rupees one hundred) only or can be downloaded from the RIMS website www.rims.edu.in NOTICE th No.M-172/18/1680-81 Notice is hereby given that The date of Entrance Examination is 26 June 2018. Shri/Smti. Hotokhu Chophy -Vrs- Vikugha Chophy SD/- DR. MEGUOSIELIE KIRE resident of Dimapur Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Principal Director Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Dte. of Health & Family Welfare KG-2583 D-5541 Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described Issued by DIPR Nagaland, Kohima in the schedule below:- The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER KOHIMA ::: NAGALAND KOHIMA ::: NAGALAND th 14.07.18. No. JUDL/SUCC/94/2018-IV Dated Kohima, the 11 June, 2018 SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY No. JUDL/SUCC/94/2018-IV Dated Kohima, the 11th June, 2018 Name of Patta Holder: Hotokhu Chophy OBJECTION NOTICE Village/Block No: Puranabazar, Patta No: 571 OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Smti. KHEVO-O PHIRA W/O LT. VIKEDO ANGAMI, G.D.S.M.D Dag No: 916, Area: 00-03-10 Whereas Smti. L. ASANGLA W/o LATE. YASHI AO, Pensioner resident of Old Deptt Post Office, Kohima resident of Kigwema Village, Kohima has applied for Sd/- Deputy Commissioner Minister’s Hill, Kohima has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925, Part X to draw/ Dimapur: Nagaland D-5547 Succession Act 1925, Part X to draw/withdraw/operate/transfer his/her Late husband- withdraw/operate/transfer his/her Late husband-For Group Insurance & All Terminal Pension PO No. NL/V/26202 of Treasury Kohima (South). Bank A/C No.20132959194 Benefits. Bank A/C No.33921270681 SBI Jakhama Branch, Kohima. Who expired SBI Lerie Branch, Kohima. Who expired on 19-03-2018. on 20/04/2017. Now therefore, public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any within 1 (one) Now therefore, public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any within 1 IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT month from the date of issue of this notice. (one) month from the date of issue of this notice. HEADQUARTER, CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND Sd/- (T.L.KIUSUMONG TIKHIR) Sd/- (T.L.KIUSUMONG TIKHIR)

Additional Deputy Commissioner KG-2586 Dt. Dimapur the 14th June 18 Additional Deputy Commissioner KG-2584 Kohima: Nagaland Kohima: Nagaland NOTICE GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND No.M-173/18/1678-79 Notice is hereby given that GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER Shri/Smti. Lephro Khekho -Vrs- Meingunuo Linyu resident OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER KOHIMA ::: NAGALAND of Dimapur Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland KOHIMA ::: NAGALAND No. JUDL/SUCC/94/2018-IV Dated Kohima, the 11th June, 2018 under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 No. JUDL/SUCC/94/2018-IV Dated Kohima, the 11th June, 2018 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule OBJECTION NOTICE below:- OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Smti. MUNNA THAPA D/o Late. NAR KALA THAPA, Pensioner The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby Whereas Kumari. RUNGUNUO D/o Late. VITENO ANGAMI, Pensioner resident resident of Lower D.Block, Kohima has applied for issue of Succession Certificate invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any of T.Khel, Kohima Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the under the Indian Succession Act 1925, Part X to draw/withdraw/operate/transfer his/ & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before Indian Succession Act 1925, Part X to draw/withdraw/operate/transfer his/her Late her Late mother-Pension P.O No. PAO/AR/NE/1038. Bank A/C No.30969610489 SBI 14.07.18. mother-Pension P.P.O No. PAO/AR/NAGA/1507. Bank A/C No.10530635749 SBI Main Branch, Kohima. Who expired on 11/02/2016. SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Main Branch, Kohima. Who expired on 06/04/2018. Now therefore, public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any within 1 Name of Patta Holder: Lephro Khekho Now therefore, public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any within 1 (one) month from the date of issue of this notice. Village/Block No: Nagarjan, Patta No: 491 (one) month from the date of issue of this notice. Sd/- (T.L.KIUSUMONG TIKHIR) Dag No: 116/552,635, Area: 00-03-08 Sd/- (T.L.KIUSUMONG TIKHIR) Sd/- Deputy Commissioner

Additional Deputy Commissioner KG-2587 Additional Deputy Commissioner KG-2585 Kohima: Nagaland Dimapur: Nagaland D-5548 Kohima: Nagaland 6 Like it or Not, Faculty Shortages in EastErn Mirror Indian Universities are Now Permanent DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2018 While the easy explanation for shortages is the inadequate supply Denuclearised of qualified faculty, the truth is more complicated. he US President Donald Trump and North Ko- rean President Kim Jong-un are two leaders In some cases, public institutions who are not known for their diplomatic skills. Pushkar | thewire.in too do not hire faculty willingly, even Moreover, only a couple of months ago, they when they can. According to Vijay wereT threatening to attack each other with nuclear wo recent reports – one on Kumar (not his real name), a retired weapons that shocked the entire world. Some people faculty shortages in new cen- bureaucrat and former secretary of even started counting the days of doom. So, when these tral universities and the other education, several central universities two leaders informed that they would meet to discuss on faculty shortages and the advertise for faculty positions and do the contentious issues, not many attached much hope growingT numbers of part-time faculty not hire faculty even when selection from the summit. Yet at the end of the meeting, it must in older central universities – provide a committees find qualified people with be said that both the leaders have shown admirable glimpse into the broken state of India’s the reasoning that “X is far too qualified courage and statesmanship to ease the tensions that higher education. to join us” or “even if X joins us, she will was mounting for months between the two countries. While the new central universi- leave us for greener pastures.” This lays On his part the North Korean President Kim Jong-un ties that are being set up since the past down the groundwork for hiring less has promised to denuclearise the Korean peninsula. decade or so – in Haryana, Gujarat, qualified people with the justification Reciprocating the gesture from his North Korean coun- Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Jammu that they will accept the job and stay terpart, US President Donald Trump has vowed to halt and Kashmir and Bihar – are function- on. Kumar claimed that it is quite often ‘war games’ in South Korea. After these announce- ing with around 52% of the sanctioned the case that faculty positions at central ments it is hard to term the summit as a failure. Rather, faculty strength, even some of the old- universities are re-advertised in order to it is time now for all peace loving people of the world to er ones, such as Allahabad University hire ‘one’s own’, whether fellow ethnics heave a sigh of relief because the danger of a nuclear and Delhi University, have vacancies of or those with Ph.Ds from the same in- war has been averted at least for the time being. 64.44% and 47.7%, respectively. Overall, stitutions as key members of selection The success of the summit shows that no matter the total vacancies in new central uni- committees. how critical the problem may be, it can still be sorted versities are nearly 48%; the older uni- number of higher education institu- other ways to understand in order to The fourth kind of shortage is one out through negotiations. Korean peninsula has re- versities are better off with 33% vacan- tions. Regarding the growth in the num- appreciate the extent and scope of the which comes about due to legal and mained a trouble spot for the world for decades. Not- cies. bers of students, according to All India problem. While there are more than oc- related reasons. For example, faculty withstanding the unfavourable public opinion, North These universities manage to barely Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) re- casional references to these other kinds appointments are currently on hold at Korea went on to invent weapons of mass destructions do just about enough in terms of teach- ports, they have gone up from 27.5 mil- of shortages, they are often collapsed to several higher education institutions one after another. On its part, the other powerful na- ing by using large armies of ad hoc or lion in 2010 to 35.2 million in 2016. refer to the same thing. in the wake of the decision by the Alla- tions didn’t do any good by threatening to resolve the part-time faculty. Indeed, all govern- Not surprisingly, these days one It is true that the problem of faculty habad high court to strike down a prior issue militarily. Those nations showed no interest to ment universities make generous use reads about faculty shortages more of- shortages overall is due to poor supply. University Grants Commission (UGC) solve the issue amicably by peaceful means. The high- of part-time faculty out of necessity, be- ten, usually every few months. And af- Over the decades, the academic pro- circular prescribing institution-wise pitched rhetoric caused tensions between Korea and cause they do not have budgets to hire ter every such report, government and fession has been run into the ground reservations to fill vacant faculty posi- rest of the world. The effort to initiate a dialogue was full-time faculty. Faculty positions must university officials in particular express by politicians, bureaucrats, academics tions. This decision was upheld by the started when everyone started fearing a full-fledged first be sanctioned by the state gov- great dismay and make worried state- themselves and the common people Supreme Court. The government has nuclear war was certain to bring irreversible destruc- ernment and since nearly none of the ments. Ministers and political leaders too. As a result, few hardworking and sought a review of this decision. Uni- tion to the planet. Many may term it as a major dip- states are keen on improving higher ed- predictably call for action to hire more bright people take to academia and versities are waiting for the matter to be lomatic success. But the fact remains that diplomacy ucation, the universities cope with de- faculty. New strategies to find and hire they are quite right in doing so. Most sorted out by the Supreme Court on July didn’t play any important role behind the said summit. pleted numbers of faculty members as faculty are announced. However, noth- Indian universities are in such a broken 2, before they go ahead with the process It was the popular pressure that paved the way for a one older ones continue to retire. Hiring ad ing much happens thereafter until the state that they inspire young people to of making new appointments. Whatev- to one dialogue between the two leaders. hoc faculty – who are poorly paid – is the next time faculty shortages make the run away from them as soon as they are er comes of this issue, such legal hurdles At the same time we should not be overjoyed by the only affordable option but over time, if news and the cycle repeats itself. done with their education. have also contributed to the making of success of this summit. The declaration issued after not absorbed into the system, they lose With the gross enrolment ratio The second kind of faculty shortages faculty shortages. the summit is indicative of a new beginning in search all motivation to do the job well. Ad hoc (GER) expected to increase from 25.2% come about due to the inability of many Finally, faculty shortages also occur of lasting peace in the world. Many more hurdles will faculty allow the institution to continue (2016) to 30% (2020), the country’s col- institutions to hire new faculty. This is due to the unwillingness or reluctance have to be crossed in the path of peace. One question offering courses and programmes but leges and universities will be spilling common to government institutions. of faculty to work at select institutions that has started haunting every peace loving people is it is well-established that institutions over more than ever before with stu- Public institutions – and particularly due to their location or poor infrastruc- that, will denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula only with relatively higher numbers of such dents in the coming years. It is highly state universities and their constituent ture. The shortages at many of the new bring back peace to this planet? Shouldn’t the other na- faculty do a less-than-satisfactory job in improbable that there will be sufficient colleges which enrol the largest number central universities or the new IITs is tions follow North Korea in this regard? Why can’t the classroom instruction. Students suffer numbers of faculty for these students in of students among government institu- because of their location. Universities in entire world come to one stage and promise to use nu- as a result. the coming future. Online courses and tions – do not hire new faculty because urban locations are less likely to suffer clear power for peace and development only? Why can’t If things are bad at elite institutions programmes will likely plug in some of they are not adequately funded by the from such problems. Among other fac- an effort be made to free the entire world from nuclear such as central universities and much, the gaps but not by a whole lot, even government. These universities com- tors, spouses find is easier to find work weapons or any other weapons of mass destructions? much worse at state universities, and though government officials and online monly replace retirees – and there are in cities than in smaller urban centres. The Singapore summit between Donald Trump and given that faculty shortages are just one education experts will claim otherwise. growing numbers of them – with ad hoc In one of the reports cited earlier, the Kim Jong-un has made the beginning towards a nu- of the many gaping holes in the higher But problems, such as faculty short- faculty. Furthermore, salaries at these vice-chancellor of a new university is clear free world. It is time now for other leaders to take a education sector, it is not hard to im- ages and growing numbers of part-time institutions remain below that recom- quoted as follows: leaf out of this summit and make this world a peaceful agine just how dire the situation really faculty, are not merely old problems mended by the Sixth Pay Commission, “Location of the university is a prob- abode for human beings. is. More worryingly, faculty shortages that have become worse over time; they and even then, in some states, teachers lem, which is why we have a problem seem to have become a permanent fea- are also not specific to public institu- are only occasionally paid on time. Such in getting faculty members. Who would ture of India’s universities. tions. They are commonplace in private conditions also drive away students want to come to such a remote location The book is a rare, necessary, com- universities too, though for different who might have considered teaching as with their family?” DAILY prehensive and action-oriented book reasons. The two reports mentioned a career, thus adding to the first kind of Remote locations lack employment that lists several solutions. Credit: PTI at the beginning of this article do not shortage. opportunities for spouses, half-decent The problem of faculty shortages bring up the problem of faculty short- The third kind of shortages are those schools for children, and good medical PATH and large numbers of part-time faculty ages (and part-time faculty) at private brought about by the unwillingness of care and are not attractive options for is nothing new. They have been there institutions where a majority – 67% as of institutions to hire faculty. This is com- potential faculty. at least since the 1980s, whether due 2016 – of students are enrolled. Overall mon to private institutions whose strat- It is fair to conclude that while the to financial, legal, technical/adminis- too, it is curious that much less is known egy is to manage with less in order to easy explanation for faculty shortages is “Lovable!” trative or other reasons. However, fac- and written about faculty shortages at maximise profits. Most private institu- the inadequate supply of qualified fac- ulty shortages have certainly become private institutions even though many tions prefer to hire larger numbers of ulty, the truth is more complicated. But, worse over time with the exponential more students are enrolled there than ad hoc faculty as a matter of choice and irrespective of the kind of shortages in growth – especially since the 2000s – in at public institutions. complain about the shortage of suitably question, the time has come to accept the number of higher education institu- It also needs to be underscored that qualified faculty across all disciplines. that faculty shortages are now a perma- tions and the college-going population there are different kinds or sources of There are genuine challenges in find- nent feature of India’s higher education which successive Indian governments faculty shortages. This is not something ing well-qualified faculty in some disci- sector. Just as we accept water and pow- did not adequately anticipate and pre- which is well understood. The common- plines because of the high demand for er shortages as routine and ubiquitous, pare for. The numbers of institutions in- ly-interpreted meaning of faculty short- them in industry and services, but the we must accept that serious faculty creased manifold in the 2000s, by about ages is that it is about an inadequate problem is specific to and more acute shortages of one kind or the other will 1,000 colleges each year since 2003. Of supply/availability of sufficiently-quali- in some disciplines – such as compu- exist at Indian universities. course, several colleges, notably engi- fied faculty at the level of the institution, ter science and business management (Pushkar is director of The neering and management institutions the state, or the higher education sector –than in all. The shortages are made up International Centre Goa (ICG), Dona close down every year, but in sum, there overall. However, this is only the first in varying degrees or even exaggerated Paula. He tweets at @PushHigherEd. has been a large increase in the total kind of faculty shortage; there are four in order to save costs. The views expressed here are personal.)

BIBLE READ: JEREMIAH 31:1–6 Antarctic Thaw Quickens, Trillions Letter to CM THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Respected Chief Minister, I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have of Tonnes of Ice Raise Sea Levels Thank you for the Dr.T.Ao Regional Football Academy. drawn you with unfailing kindness. Dr T Ao’s family is extremely grateful to everyone involved ~ Jeremiah 31:3 in the laying function of the Dr. T. Ao Regional Football Acad- Antarctica has enough ice to raise sea levels by 58 metres. emy Foundation Stone on the 8th June, 2018, instant. Dr. T. “The sharp increase … is a big 2100, above most past estimates. Ao was not a man who promoted himself nor did he seek out “Lovable!” Alister Doyle | thewire.in favours for personal profit. It was his fans, well-wishers and ad- hat exclamation came from my daughter as she got surprise,” professor Andrew Shep- Such a rise alone sounds lit- herd of the University of Leeds tle but would make coastal floods mirers who honoured and kept honouring him. There are two ready one morning. I didn’t know what she meant. n accelerating thaw of and a leader of the report, told during storms at high tides more stadiums in Dr. T. Ao’s honour in Assam and there is a Dr. T. Ao Then she tapped her shirt, a hand-me-down from a Antarctica has pushed Sports Complex in Barapani, Meghalaya among other honours. up world sea levels Reuters. damaging, he said. Sea level rise is cousin. Across the front was that word: “Lovable.” I Most ice was being lost from a threat to cities from New York to We lamented that his home-State of Nagaland did not fully ap- gaveT her a big hug, and she smiled with pure joy. “You are by almost a centime- A West Antarctica and the Antarctic Shanghai as well as low-lying na- preciate his contribution... until the 8th. tre since the early 1990s in a risk lovable!” I echoed. Her smile grew even bigger, if that was Peninsula, where warmer ocean tions from the Pacific Ocean to the Our beloved and most honourable Chief Minister N. Rio possible, as she skipped away, repeating the word over and for coasts from Pacific islands to made it his duty to see that things were done to honour our very Florida, an international team of water is melting floating ice shelves Netherlands. over again. at the end of glaciers, allowing ice “We’re watching these reports own football legend and our first Naga MBBS. Our CM initiated I’m hardly a perfect father. But that moment was per- scientists said on June 14. and actively made things work out to honour our Naga legend. Antarctica has enough ice to pent up on land to slide faster to- closely,” said Michiel van den fect. In that spontaneous, beautiful interaction, I glimpsed In November. 2009, our honourable CM launched the NE Dr. raise seas by 58 metres (190 ft) if wards the sea, the study said. Broeke, professor of Polar Mete- in my girl’s radiant face what receiving unconditional love A single millimetre of global orology at Utrecht University in T. Ao Football Trophy with great pomp, gaiety and celebration. it ever all melted, dwarfing frozen In Kohima, a road was named after him, the Dr. T. Ao Road. looked like: It was a portrait of delight. She knew the word stores in places from Greenland to sea level rise is equivalent to 360 the Netherlands, saying they were on her shirt corresponded completely with how her daddy billion tonnes of melted ice, or an the guide for defending the Dutch And on the 8th, he laid the foundation stone of the Dr T. Ao the Himalayas and making its fu- Reg. Football Academy. All these were made to materialise un- felt about her. ture the biggest uncertainty in un- imaginary gigantic ice cube with coast. How many of us know in our hearts that we are loved sides about seven kilometres (4.35 Under the 2015 Paris climate der his aegis, reliable guidance, firm leadership and remarkable derstanding global warming and acumen. May long he live and succeed from strength to strength. by a Father whose affection for us is limitless? Sometimes ocean levels. miles) long. agreement, almost 200 govern- we struggle with this truth. The Israelites did. They won- Overall, world sea levels have ments set a goal of phasing out fos- The family thanks Er. Zale Neikhu and Smt. Anenla S. The frozen continent lost al- Longchari and the officers and staff of the Youth Resources & dered if their trials meant God no longer loved them. But most three trillion tonnes of ice risen about 20 cm in the past cen- sil fuels this century to limit warm- tury, driven mainly by a natural ing. US President Donald Trump Sports Deptt., the Changki Sensotelongjem of both Dimapur in Jeremiah 31:3, the prophet reminds them of what God between 1992 and 2017, the 84 and Chumukedima, Sri Lanuteka Lkr., Sri Talilemba Lkr., all said in the past: “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” scientists said in what they called expansion of water already in the plans to pull out of the pact and to oceans as it warms along with a focus instead on US jobs and coal. our relatives present and every soul whom we cannot humanly We too long for such unconditional love. Yet the wounds, the most complete overview of remember and thank, (for their presence and moral support). disappointments, and mistakes we experience can make us Antarctic ice to date. thaw of glaciers form the Andes to Chris Rapley, a professor of the Alps. climate science at University Col- We pray that the Reg. Football Academy will materialise and feel anything but lovable. But God opens His arms—the The thaw, tracked by satellite give a sporting platform to all deserving youngsters of the North data and other measurements, And a major UN assessment lege London who was not involved arms of a perfect Father—and invites us to experience and in 2014 said seas could rise this in the study, wrote in a comment East Region. rest in His love. contributed 0.76 cm to sea level Lastly, we don’t have the resources or capability to contribute rise since 1992, they wrote in the century by between about 30 cm that he had suggested in 2005 that Lord, hard things in our lives can tempt us to believe we and almost a metre. a “slumbering giant (of ice in Ant- to the on-going project at hand but you have our prayers and journal Nature. unwavering support... for what you are doing and have done for are unlovable. But You say otherwise. Please help us to Shepherd said Antarctica arctica) seemed to be awakening. And the ice losses quickened my late husband and our National Treasure. Thank you all and receive the life-transforming gift of Your everlasting love to 219 billion tonnes a year since alone is now on track to raise This paper suggests it is stretching world sea levels by about 15 cm by its limbs.” may God bless you each one. for us. 2012, from 76 billion previously. Mrs. Deikim T. Ao & Family No one loves us like our Father. The contents of articles in this page do not necessarily reflect the Editorial view or policy of the paper. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, June 15, 2018 7 Why Some Western Companies are Distancing Themselves from the World Cup Brand Andrew Hughes | The Conversation the major Western brands for this year’s World Cup. Of course, this This article is part of a World World Cup? could be because Russia is not high Cup series exploring the The reason is simple: brand on the list of people’s must-take-a- transference. This marketing theory selfie places to post on social me- politics, economics, science dia, something Brazil had going and social issues behind the dictates that a consumer’s knowl- edge or feeling around a brand – be for it during the 2014 World Cup. world’s most popular sports it a place, person or product – will In fact, Brazil continues to feature event. transfer to the brand it’s linked with prominently in advertising for this reason. he World Cup is undoubt- in an advertisement or marketing However, even when a brand edly one of the world’s campaign. like Lufthansa did try to feature Rus- most-watched sporting In this case, it’s the connection sia in its World Cup advertisement, events, only comparable with tainted “brands” like Russia toT the Olympics in terms of global and FIFA that has some Western it ran into trouble due to difficulties audience. And yet, with the tour- companies cautious ahead of the obtaining permission to film there. nament kicking off today in Russia, World Cup. Even though companies are in- this year’s World Cup has so far felt However, these associations creasingly looking for ways to en- somewhat subdued from a market- haven’t proved a problem for gage with consumers, they’re also ing and advertising standpoint. brands from other parts of the treading carefully given how fierce Though the big brands like Nike, world, such as Chinese companies the public backlash can be these Adidas and Visa have all launched Dalian Wanda, Hisense, Vivo and days, like the one Pepsi experienced their World Cup ads, there have Mengniu Dairy, Qatar Airways, and after its now-infamous Kendall Jen- been just a few viral campaigns Russia’s Gazprom, who have hap- ner ad. on social media so far. And on the pily stepped in to fill the void. This could also be why Visa de- guerrilla marketing front in Austral- Brand Russia cided to re-record some of its World ia, there’s only been a clever Caltex Cup advertisements that contained Russia is not an unknown quan- voiceovers by Morgan Freeman, campaign following the inclusion of tity. Brands know the problematic veteran Tim Cahill in the Socceroos who was recently accused by sev- transference issues involved with eral women of inappropriate be- team. any connection to Russia, from This low commercial visibility is haviour. in 2014-15: Sony, Emirates, Con- Finally, we may also be seeing a a way few other events can. And Moscow’s meddling in foreign elec- All this said, Russia itself is now tinental, Johnson & Johnson and shift in the sport marketing world there are still ways for brands to find backed up by FIFA’s own facts: whilst tions and the Syrian civil war to the the two top tiers of sponsorships for one of the most attractive markets Castrol. itself. Though recent sports media more “authentic” stories through state-sponsored doping system for many companies, largely thanks But where some see challenges deals in the US, Australia and else- which to connect with fans, such as the 2018 World Cup were nearly all that saw Russian athletes banned filled, the third tier (regional part- to a growing middle class with a with FIFA, others see opportunity. where point to a healthy market Icelandair’s commercial celebrat- from the 2016 and 2018 Olympics. love for Western brands. So, West- With prices much reduced, some for sports products, the peak earn- ing the unheralded national team’s nerships) still has openings that What some companies may are likely to remain unsold. Only in ern companies that do shy away unlikely Chinese companies have ing for event sponsorships like the World Cup qualifying campaign. be concerned about is how these from the Russia “brand”, or make an signed on as sponsors for this year’s World Cup has likely been reached. So, will major Western brands mid-June did FIFA secure it’s first associations could impact their African third-tier sponsor. association with the country based World Cup. (Drinkable yoghurt, With the growing adoption of stay with the World Cup in the brands at a local level. In markets on old stereotypes, could pay for anyone?) e-games and e-sports by younger long term? If the 2026 World Cup Altogether, just 20 of the 34 com- like Australia and the US, consum- mercial spots for the World Cup it locally when they try to connect For these companies, the FIFA sports fans, the desire to experience is awarded to North America, this ers increasingly want brands to be with Russian consumers. brand isn’t as tainted as it is in the big events like the World Cup or Ol- could bring many Western brands have been sold. This will undoubt- “authentic” and take a stand on edly cost FIFA hundreds of million Brand FIFA West, and with the lure of a possible ympics in person is diminishing. rushing back to the tournament, issues, not just be obsessed with World Cup in China in the future, And with micro-influencers also willing to pay a premium for any of dollars in lost revenue, which is Probably the greater issue for profits. Last year’s marriage equali- there’s more upside to a tie-in with becoming more popular as endors- deal. bad news for President Gianni In- brands is FIFA itself. The global soc- ty debate in Australia demonstrated FIFA than any negative associa- ers in marketing, there is less need And while a future World Cup in fantino, who promised member cer governing body’s image is more how keen brands like Apple were to tions. for brands to seek out highly paid Australia is unlikely, perhaps one in states that revenues would increase in need of a repair than any bank, associate themselves with an issue And, of course, the brand trans- football stars who may make just China would be enough to tempt during his term. especially with the recent corrup- that connected deeply with a ma- ference from some of the highest- one appearance a year in a market local brands to cough up the money So, why isn’t this World Cup see- tion scandals still fresh in the minds jority of the population. profile athletes on earth is hard to like Australia. If anything, the World for a regional partnership. ing a commercial bonanza similar of so many. But with Russia, a certain avoid- ignore in markets like China, tar- Cup really is a victim of its own suc- to years past, such as Nike’s famous FIFA’s image had become so tox- (Andrew Hughes ia s lecturer in ance strategy might be taking place. nished brand or not. cess. Joga Bonito and Join the Chain ic, in fact, numerous major brands Research School of Management at The country doesn’t feature promi- Of course, the tournament still campaign at the 2006 Germany decided not renew their contracts Social and e-game influences Australian National University) nently in advertising campaigns by connects with so many people in The Divided Public Heart

Sharun Mukand and Dani Rodrik |Aeon powerful tool with which to analyse the political deter- women’s rights and the suffragette movement, and the altering public perceptions about the underlying state mination of policies and institutions. Interests help to collapse of the socialist model the world over. Ideas of the world ‘worldview politics’. The many examples Is politics driven by pragmatic self-interest explain why foreign trade is often restricted – so it ben- also enabled policy changes such as welfare reform, de- of worldview politics include, for instance, investments or by identities and ideals? The self-harming efits well-organised domestic producers. It helps to ex- regulation and tax cuts in the US, and privatisation in made by the US billionaire Koch brothers in libertarian plain why regulation tends to favour incumbents at the Thatcherite Britain. think tanks and research institutes, as well as the active voter offers a clue expense of potential entrants – due to the influence of Dialogue between the ‘interests’ proponents and the role of the financial sector in promoting the idea that hat drives political change – culture or the regulated firms themselves (a phenomenon known ‘ideas’ advocates falters over a difference in method. In- ‘what is good for Wall Street is good for America’. This economics? The surge of the Right in the as ‘regulatory capture’). It helps to explain why elites fail terest-based theories tend to rely on rational-choice ap- brand of ideas is perhaps closest to what Keynes and United States and Europe in the past two to develop their economies – to preserve their own in proaches, associated with economics. Constructivists Hayek had in mind when talking about the importance years has renewed debate on this impor- power. typically find rational choice and quantitative methods of ideas in policy determination. Wtant question. On one side, the cultural determinists at- The ‘interests’ approach competes with an alterna- unappealing, and prefer more discursive methods. But A second form of ideational politics relies on shap- tribute Donald Trump, Brexit and the rise of European tive perspective – sometimes called ‘constructivism’. these divergent methods should not obscure a more ing or priming voters’ self-identity – perceptions about populist movements to nativism, anti-immigrant sen- Constructivism, which is a less formalised and more coherent, integrated understanding of the relationship who they are. Individuals have a multiplicity of identi- timent and, in the American heartland, lingering rac- open-ended approach, emphasises the role of ideas, between ideas and interests in political change. ties – revolving around ethnicity, race, religion or na- ism. On the other side, economic determinists put the norms and values in shaping preferences and interests. First, interests need not be defined in purely eco- tionality. Ideas can not only alter the salience of differ- blame on economic inequalities and anxieties deriving In much of the field of political economy, the in- nomic terms. People care about their identity, val- ent identities, but also help to construct new identities. from austerity policies, globalisation and deindustriali- terests approach reigns. But the predominance of the ues and self-worth in addition to their pocketbook. It Sending messages about who is a native or an outsider, sation. interests perspective is puzzling when one considers makes little sense to think of interests only as behaviour for example, or disseminating stereotypes about racial The trouble with this debate is that it is often not the fact that policy arguments in the real world rarely driven by short-term financial gain. Second, ideas and and religious minorities, harping on patriotism and na- possible to disentangle the economic from the cultural rely on a naked appeal to narrow economic interests. interests can also be difficult to distinguish from each tional identity, and framing policy issues in explicitly causes. To evaluate economic outcomes, people neces- Instead, political entrepreneurs make their case in fa- other: policy ideas are frequently peddled by moneyed identity terms can all manipulate the political meaning sarily draw on pre-existing conceptions of identity and vour of new policies by trying to convince the public interests with a stake in the outcomes, and interests of- of an identity. These strategies in turn can catalyse or cultural frames – narratives about how the world works that their proposed change is better for the whole so- ten form out of ideas about individual or group identity block political change. We call this second type of idea- and what is fair. At the same time, cultural sensibilities ciety. They might emphasise identities, values or some and how the world works. Third, the determination of tional politics ‘identity politics’. can grow more salient, and more readily expressed in normative principles such as fairness or freedoms. So culture and ideas, as well as the behaviour driven by Consider a standard political economy model the political arena, following economic struggle. Fur- in actual public discussions what we might call ‘idea- them, is amenable to modelling approaches employed where the prevailing interests of the median voter (who thermore, lobbies and interest groups have an obvious tional politics’ seems at least as important as interest- in rational-choice political economy. There is no need is low-income) determine policy choice. In this con- stake in ‘priming’ those cultural tropes or traits that in- based politics. to apply standards of reasoning and rigour to the world text, a high-income political challenger faces a difficult crease the appeal of their preferred political candidates The reliance on interests in modern political econ- of ideas that differ from the world of interests. task: how to push through a policy, such as a tax cut, or policies. omy is of recent vintage. Not just classical economists In a recent academic paper, we proposed a concep- that benefits the high-income minority at the expense The distinction between ‘culture’ and ‘economics’ such as David Ricardo and Karl Marx, but also some of tual framework that integrates the political effects of of the low-income majority? With the (lower income) is closely related to a division in the field of political the 20th century’s most influential economists – John ideas and interests. The model clarifies the analytical majority on his side, the political incumbent cannot economy: there are scholars who highlight the primacy Maynard Keynes and Friedrich Hayek, for example – distinction between ideas and interests, and shows how be easily defeated. The new policy will not get adopted. of ‘ideas’ and there are those who emphasise ‘interests’. considered ideas as causing political change. Keynes rational-choice political economy methods can ac- Ideational politics provides a potential solution to this Both in political science and economics, vested even observed that ‘it is ideas, not vested interests, commodate ideas. It highlights two different channels impediment. A political entrepreneur (or an allied ‘po- interests representing elites, lobbies, other pressure which are dangerous for good or evil’. So the efficacy of ideational politics. First, ideas shape the electorate’s litical-ideational complex’ of think tanks, pundits and groups, or voters at large are the cornerstone of con- of ideas has been central to influential accounts of in- understanding of how the world works, which in turn partisan media) can develop and disseminate ideas temporary frameworks of political economy. The em- stitutional and policy change in history. Ideas helped alter its perceptions of the proposed policies and their that alter either the worldview or the identity of the vot- phasis on interests provides social scientists with a to make possible the prohibition of slavery in the US, outcomes. We call political entrepreneurship geared at ers (or both). To be continued...

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ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): Today you should CANCER (JUN 22 - JUL 22): You’re defin- LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): Today’s celestial CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19): Over the have a lot of vitality, Aries. Recently, you may ing new strategies concerning your pri- configuration will be favorable to changes in last few weeks you’ve been working hard so have decided to take more matters into your vate life, Cancer. You could be feeling like your relationships, Libra. Your professional you don’t have to worry about your finances, own hands. Your relationships will only ben- a completely different person today. You’re and private lives will be influenced by how Capricorn. Try to forget your problems, and efit from this decision. The conflicts you’ve had to deal no longer afraid of society, and you enjoy meeting well you deal with these relationships. You may have especially avoid focusing on and talking about money with were generally based on a lack of understanding. people. You’ll probably sympathize with the goals of decided that in one way or another your behavior needs today. Do what you feel like doing. You’re probably al- You sometimes have to make compromises. Try not to an individual or a group of people you have recently to change. Now it’s time for you to act. Don’t be discour- ready aware that you need to take care of yourself from be too demanding. met. Try to fulfill your needs and forget any precon- aged if it takes a while to see lasting improvement. time to time. Don’t neglect your health. ceived ideas. TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): Your generosity SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): You’ve felt the AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): Today you’re and altruism will be put to the test over the LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): Unfortunately, to- need to create over the past several days, about to put your sense of humor to the test, next few days, Taurus. You’ll probably help the day’s planetary energy will place you in a Scorpio. This attitude is certainly due to the Aquarius. You’ll likely confront a few unex- underprivileged. After all, you’ve always felt rather uncomfortable situation, Leo. You’ll planetary positions, but it could also under- pected situations. Even if you’re used to find- concerned about humanitarian projects but have never be the one having to smooth things over with lie your desire to change your professional and private ing exciting things to do in an ordinary world, you’ll be gotten involved. Today this attitude will enable you to your group of friends. Try not to impose your point of lives. Therefore, you should let your creative mind come in for a big surprise or two. Today there will be a lot of understand who you really are. You’ll be able to learn a view. On the contrary, you should try to become more out. How about writing poetry or enrolling in a ceram- excitement where you least expect it. Try to let the day’s lot about your motivations and the keys to your success. diplomatic and gentle with the people around you. You ics class? Don’t refrain from showing this secret part of energy guide you. could also learn a lot by observing how people behave. your personality to those closest to you. GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 21): Today’s aspects PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): Today you’ll will influence you to interact naturally with VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): Even though the SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): When you question yourself about your private life, your circle of friends, Gemini. You’re tired of times are favorable for relaxation, you won’t feel that your friends are trying to change Pisces. Indeed, you have to change your be- hiding your feelings. You want to act in the be able to fully enjoy this period, Virgo. You’ll your everyday life, you shouldn’t try to resist havior. You’re used to making decisions just way your instincts guide you. However, you’re afraid instead try to adjust your agenda so you can it so stubbornly, Sagittarius. Open up your for yourself. Now you’ll realize that you need to think of other people’s reactions. Sometimes you don’t ex- lead a more balanced life. The planetary aspects in play heart and let yourself be led. You’ll be surprised at the not only about yourself but also about your partner. press your emotions or opinions simply because you’re will incite you to change your attitude toward work. feeling of freedom this brings. You’ll probably have This phase in your relationship is difficult and will lead afraid of what they might say or think. Try to gain more You should try to lighten your responsibilities to avoid some interesting encounters today. They might change to drastic measures. You now have to assume your re- self-confidence. stress at the office. your life completely. Get ready for an exciting day! sponsibilities.

The contents of articles on this page do not necessarily reflect the Editoral view or policy of the paper EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, June 15, 2018 8 NATION AAP approaches Modi over IAS officers’ ‘strike’ Split verdict in 18 MLAs Social Welfare and SC/ ST Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam, in his video, said: “Modiji, don’t take revenge disqualification case in TN from the people. Please ask your IAS officers to join Chennai, June 14 (IANS): iswami government on back the work.” In a breather to the AIAD- February 18, 2017, defying Durgesh Pathak, in- MK government, the Ma- the party whip. charge of the National dras High Court on Thurs- At that time, Pan- Organisation Building day gave a split verdict in neerselvam had rebelled Team, also posted a video the case of disqualifica- against the party led by saying: “Modiji, Namaste. tion of 18 rebel-AIADMK jailed leader V.K. Sasika- We know that people of MLAs. la. Later, Panneerselvam Delhi had defeated you Chief Justice Indira merged his group with the very badly in the election. Banerjee upheld the dis- one led by Palaniswami And you are just taking qualification of the 18 leg- who sidelined Sasikala revenge from the people. islators ordered by Tamil and her relative T.T.V. Di- This is not right. There Nadu Assembly Speaker P. nakaran. will be elections after two Dhanapal while compan- The petition for dis- years. You can contest that ion judge Justice M. Sun- qualification was filed by election. Do some good, dar held that the Speaker’s Sakkarapani soon after positive work. Please ask decision was invalid. Assembly Speaker Dha- your IAS officers to join Justice Banerjee said in napal disqualified 18 leg- back the work.” view of the contradicting islators owing allegiance to Atishi Marlena, who judgements, the case will sidelined AIADMK leader PTI served as an advisor on ed- now be transferred to a Dinakaran. The legislators Arvind Kejriwal (File Photo) ucation to the Delhi gov- third judge. The Chief Jus- belonging to Dinakaran ernment for three years, tice made it clear that she PTI camp had also written to New Delhi, June 14 (IANS): have not been attending said in a video: “Namaste will not decide on the third Sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran, flanked by supporting MLAs, after Madras High Court the Governor expressing Delhi’s ruling AAP on meetings with ministers Modiji. The people of Del- judge and that decision delivered a split verdict on the petitions challenging disqualification of 18 AIADMK legislators, in Chennai their loss of confidence in Thursday sought Prime for the past three months hi are upset. You have or- will be taken by a senior on Thursday, June 14, 2018 Palaniswai and request- Minister Narendra Modi’s and cited instances when dered the strike by the IAS judge. ed him to appoint a new intervention to end the the government work was officers. The work related Ju s t i c e Ku l u v a d i Speaker Dhanapal had leader T.T.V. Dinakaran ment during a confidence Chief Minister. “strike” by the IAS offic- affected. to de-silting of drains is Ramesh is most likely to disqualified 18 legislators and discussed the steps to motion moved by Palan- The case was filed by ers as there has been no He also said that he not able to complete due decide the name of the after they met the Gov- be taken ahead. iswami last year. the disqualified legisla- communication from the hope Modi will allow them to this strike. the monsoon third judge. ernor and gave a memo- As per the party posi- Dismissing the peti- tors against the Speaker’s Lt Governor’s office over to work for the people of is approaching, the roads Maintaining status randum expressing loss of tion in Tamil Nadu assem- tion filed by DMK Whip action. the sit-in protest by Delhi Delhi, adding that “no one will be flooded. So we are quo, the court also said till confidence in Chief Min- bly, the ruling AIADMK R. Sakkarapani, the court A total of 19 AIADMK Chief Minister Arvind Ke- should be allowed to tram- requesting you to order the case is finally decided, ister K. Palaniswami and has 116 members followed said it could not interfere legislators had submitted jriwal and his cabinet col- ple upon people’s will”. the IAS officers to call off no by-elections should be requested him to appoint by DMK-89, Congress-8, in the Assembly Speaker’s a letter to the then Gover- leagues. Recalling former Prime the strike.” held. a new Chief Minister. IUML-1, Independent-1, domain. nor C.V. Rao withdrawing The sit-in by Kejriwal, Minister Atal Bihari Vaj- Similarly, Sisodia’s The Chief Justice in her The case filed by the the Speaker and 18 vacant The court said it had support to Palaniswami. Deputy Chief Minister payee, he said: “I hope sir former media advisor Aru- judgement said the Speak- disqualified legislators seats, totalling 234. Be- the power of judicial re- They asked the Gov- Manish Sisodia and Cabi- that Modiji will also follow noday Prakash and other er’s decision could not be against the Speaker’s ac- sides, there is one nomi- view of decisions taken ernor to initiate the proc- net ministers Satyendar in the footsteps of Atalji, people from the party also called unreasonable and tion is pending before the nated member. but could not interfere in a ess to install a new Chief Jain and Gopal Rai at the respect people’s will and posted their videos. need not be interfered High Court since Septem- In April, in a different matter where the Speaker Minister. Dhanapal issued Lt. Governor’s office en- allow opposition-ruled AAP leader Dilip Pan- with by the court. ber, 2017. The court had case, the Madras High had not taken a decision. notice to the 19 lawmak- tered its fourth day on states to work for the peo- dey, in his video, asked On the other hand, reserved the judgement on Court had said it could not It also referred to a ers asking them why they Thursday, after which Ke- ple.” On social media, the Modi to not punish the Justice Sundar said he dif- January 24. interfere in the Assembly case pending in the Su- should not be disqualified jriwal wrote to Modi urg- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) people of Delhi. fered with the Chief Justice Hours before the Speaker’s domain. preme Court on a similar under the anti-defection ing him to intervene in has launched a campaign “Punish us the way you and cited a Supreme Court judgement, Tamil Nadu On April 27, the court issue arising from Andhra law. the matter of the “strike” #ModjiForgiveDelhi. Party want, but don’t punish judgement to say that the Advocate General Vijay dismissed a petition seek- Pradesh. Subsequently, one of by the IAS officers, accus- members, by posting vid- the people of Delhi. Your High Court can interfere Narayanan met Palan- ing disqualification of 11 The disqualification the MLAs, S.T.K. Jakkaiyan, ing Lt Governor Anil Baijal eos, are requesting Modi officers are not working, in the order of the Speaker iswami. AIADMK legislators, in- petition was filed against switched over to the Palan- of doing “nothing” in this to let the elected govern- due to which the work is which was not within the Earlier in the day, the cluding Deputy Chief Min- 11 AIADMK legislators for iswami side and Dhanapal regard. ment work by asking the affected...Please ask your confines of law. disqualified law makers ister O. Panneerselvam, for voting against the confi- disqualified the remaining In the letter, Kejriwal IAS officers to join back IAS officers to join back Tamil Nadu Assembly met sidelined AIADMK voting against the govern- dence motion on Palan- 18 lawmakers. informed Modi the officers the work. the work,” he said. After three-month absence, Parrikar back in Goa UPPSC to conduct main exams ‘World’s first street-level clean air Panaji, June 14 (IANS): zone’ installed at Delhi gurdwara After three months of treatment in a US hospital as SC rules out re-evaluation New Delhi, June 14 (PTI): An energy and for advanced pancreatic New Delhi, June 14 (IANS): ing mistake which is totally fore final answer key was environment company today said it has cancer, Goa Chief Min- The Uttar Pradesh Public apparent and no inferential uploaded, the answer key installed the “world’s first street-level ister Manohar Parrikar Service Commission (UPPSC) process or reasoning is re- provided by the one who had clean air zone” at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj returned to the state on can now conduct main exams quired to show that the key set the paper for preliminary Sahib here to demonstrate technology Thursday. for Upper Subordinate Serv- answer is wrong,” observed exam was vetted by the two for cleaning polluted air as part of a pilot Parrikar, accompanied ices Examination 2017 as the Justice Gupta speaking for committees of experts having project. by members of his family, Supreme Court on Thursday the bench. The court also said 15 and 18 members respec- The company, Evergen India, said that a medical team and offi- allowed its appeal challeng- that the constitutional courts tively. The answer key that the gurdwara authorities provided them cials of the Chief Minister’s ing the Allahabad High Court “must exercise great restraint emerged after being vetted the space within the gurdwara premises Office, flew from US to order directing re-evaluation in such matters and should be by the two expert commit- for the pilot project. Mumbai, before arriving in of the answer-sheets. reluctant to entertain a plea tees was uploaded for inviting “Evergen India and Airlabs have in- Goa on Thursday evening Preliminary exam for 677 challenging the correctness of suggestions. There was 962 stalled the world’s first street-level ‘clean amid heavy police security. positions were held on Sep- the key answers”. objections which were gone air zone’ called AirHavn to demonstrate A visibly-thin Parrikar, PTI tember 24, 2017. Advertise- “Judges cannot take on into for two days by another this technology and how it can be de- Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who was in the United States ployed to clean air pollution,” the com- who walked out of the for treatment since March, arrives in Panaji, Goa on Thursday, June ment for the same was issued the role of experts in aca- 26 member expert committee terminal building at the 14, 2018. on February 22, 2017. Initially demic matters. Unless, the before the final answer key for pany said in a statement. Dabolim International Air- exam was for recruitment of candidate demonstrates that the purposes of final result Evergen and Airlabs have made the port wearing a blue shirt, Bharatiya Janata Party may be rescheduled,” a 251 posts but later it was in- the key answers are patently was uploaded. investment and their scientists, technical was welcomed by Health sources said, that Parrikar senior BJP functionary creased to 677. wrong on the face of it, the Aggrieved candidates had engineers and other managers have been Minister Vishwajit Rane may cancel the meeting said. Parrikar was shifted Allowing the appeal by courts cannot enter into the moved the High Court chal- in India for two weeks for the planning and Director General of of his council of ministers, to the US in March this the Uttar Pradesh Public academic field, weigh the lenging the correctness of 14 and implementation of the pilot project, Police Muktesh Chander, which was scheduled to be year, after being diagnosed Service Commission, the pros and cons of the argu- questions and it, after exam- it added. among other Goa govern- held on Friday. for advanced pancreatic vacation bench of Justice ments given by both sides and ining these, negated the plea The Airlabs patented technology was ment officials and state “The Chief Minister cancer. He was first admit- Uday Umesh Lalit and Justice then come to the conclusion in respect of 11 questions and developed by Mathew Johnson, professor BJP office bearers. is tired after the visit. The ted to the Lilawati Hospital Deepak Gupta set aside the as to which of the answer is deleted one question. of Atmospheric Chemistry at the Univer- He then headed for cabinet meeting which in Mumbai in February, High Court’s March 30 order better or more correct,” said In case of another ques- sity of Copenhagen. his private residence near was scheduled to be held after he complained of directing the re-evaluation of the judgment accepting the tion, the High Court held “The technology utilises a combina- here. at his private residence, stomach pain. the answer-sheets of the pre- challenge to High Court order that there were two correct tion of atmospheric chemistry and airflow liminary examination. of re-evaluation of answer- answers.b In the case of re- engineering and is implemented through “The law is well settled sheets. When there are con- maining one question, it a proprietary dual filter system combining that the onus is on the candi- flicting views, then the court accepted the contention of nano-particles for removing 97 to 99 per India among over 90 nations without paid date to not only demonstrate “must bow down to the opin- petitioner candidate while cent fine dust particles and a chemical that the key answer is incor- ion of the experts”, it added. not agreeing with the Com- media to remove gases like NOx, SOx, CO2 paternity leave for new dads — UNICEF rect but also that it is a glar- The court noted that be- mission. and Ozone,” the statement said. United Nations, June 14 countries across the sources and information Kirti showers praises (PTI): India is among al- world, including the Unit- they need to care for their India rejects UN report on human rights in J&K most 90 countries in the ed States which is home to children. New Delhi, June 14 (IANS): Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hus- According to the re- vestigations to probe all on Rahul, drops world which do not have nearly four million infants, Earlier this year, India on Thursday rejected sein said in the statement. port, the UN Human civilian killings since July national policies in place there was no paid ma- UNICEF modernised its as “fallacious, tendentious Noting the continuing Rights Office - which, de- 2016 and all abuses com- hints of 2019 polls that ensure new fathers ternity or paternity leave approach to parental leave and motivated” the first serious tensions in recent spite repeated requests to mitted by armed groups; get adequate paid time policy. Other countries provisions, with up to 16 ever report on human weeks, including those both India and Pakistan and provide reparations Patna, June 14 (PTI): off with their newborn with high infant popu- weeks of paid leave for rights in Kashmir released stemming from a series over the past two years, and rehabilitation to all Suspended BJP MP Kirti babies, according to a new lations, including Brazil paternity across all of its by the UN Office of the of incidents in Srinagar, has not been given uncon- injured individuals and to Azad today dropped am- UNICEF analysis. and Congo, all have na- offices worldwide the first High Commissioner for he called on Indian se- ditional access to either the families of those killed ple hints of his future po- Almost two-thirds of tional paid paternity leave United Nations agency to Refugees (OHCHR). curity forces to exercise side of the Line of Con- in the context of security litical move as he show- the world’s children under policies, although offering extend such leave beyond “India rejects the re- maximum restraint, and trol - “undertook remote operations”. ered praise on Congress one-year old nearly 90 relatively short-term enti- the standard four weeks. port. It is fallacious, ten- strictly abide by interna- monitoring to produce “Pakistan is in illegal president Rahul Gandhi million live in countries tlements. “We cannot be ‘For dentious and motivated. tional standards governing the report, which covers and forcible occupation of and said he would like where their fathers are not “Positive and mean- Every Child’, if we are not We question the intent the use of force when deal- both Indian-Administered a part of the Indian state to contest the next Lok entitled by law to a single ingful interaction with also ‘For Every Parent’. in bringing out such a ing with future protests, Kashmir and Pakistan- through aggression. We Sabha elections from his day of paid paternity leave, mothers and fathers from We have to ask more of report,” External Affairs including ones that could Administered Kashmir”. have repeatedly called Darbhanga constituency the UN agency said. the very beginning helps governments and more of Ministry spokesperson well occur this coming Among the issues upon Pakistan to vacate on the ticket of a national India and Nigeria, shape children’s brain employers if we’re going Raveesh Kumar said in weekend. highlighted in the report the occupied territories,” party. which have high infant growth and development to give fathers and moth- response to a question. It also called upon In- is the constitutional rela- he said. It has been four years populations, are among for life, making them ers the time and resources The 49-page report is- dia to “urgently repeal” tionship of the two distinct Stating that terrorism since the BJP came to the 92 countries which do healthier and happier, and they need to nurture their sued by the OHCHR “de- the AFSPA; establish in- territories of “Azad Kash- is the most egregious vio- power at the Centre and not have national policies increasing their ability to children, particularly dur- tails human rights viola- dependent, impartial and mir” and Gilgit-Baltistan lation of human rights, the people are now question- in place that ensure new learn. It’s all of our respon- ing the earliest years of a tions and abuses on both credible investigations with Pakistan. spokesperson said that yet ing as to why many of the fathers get adequate paid sibility to enable them child’s life,” Fore said. sides of the Line of Con- to probe all civilian kill- The “Azad Kashmir” the authors have conven- promises made by Prime time off with their new- to fill this role,” UNICEF The new analysis trol, and highlights a situ- ings since July 2016 and has effectively been iently ignored the pattern Minister Narendra Modi born babies. Executive Director Hen- forms part of UNICEF’s ation of chronic impunity all abuses committed by controlled by Pakistan of cross-border terrorism during elections remained The UN agency noted rietta Fore said. The re- ‘Super Dads’ campaign, for violations committed armed groups; and pro- throughout its entire emanating from Pakistan unfulfilled. that around the world, search also suggests that now in its second year, by security forces”, a state- vide reparations and re- history. Pakistan’s feder- and territories under its This must sound momentum for family- when children positively which aims to break down ment issued from Geneva habilitation to all injured al authorities also have illegal control. alarm bells for those who friendly policies was grow- interact with their fathers, barriers preventing fathers on Thursday said. individuals and to the full control over all gov- “Cross-border terror are in power, Azad said. ing. It cited the example they have better psycho- from playing an active role “The political dimen- families of those killed ernment operations in and incitement is aimed When asked which na- of India, where officials logical health, self-esteem in their young children’s sions of the dispute be- in the context of security Gilgit-Baltistan, and fed- at suppressing the will of tional party was he refer- are proposing a Paternity and life-satisfaction in the development. tween India and Pakistan operations. eral intelligence agencies the people of Jammu and ring to, the Darbhanga MP Benefit Bill for considera- long-term, UNICEF said. The campaign cele- have long been centre- Similarly, the PSA are reportedly deployed Kashmir, disrupting its whose late father Bhagwat tion in the next session of UNICEF urged gov- brates Father’s Day rec- stage, but this is not a con- should be amended to across both regions. political and social fabric Jha Azad was a veteran Parliament which would ernments to implement ognised in more than 80 flict frozen in time. It is a ensure its compliance The report said India and undermining India’s Congress leader and also allow fathers up to three national family-friendly countries in June and fo- conflict that has robbed with international human should “urgently repeal” integrity,” he stated. served as Chief Minister months of paid paternity policies that support early cuses on the importance millions of their basic hu- rights law, and all those the Armed Forces (Jammu He said India’s protest of Bihar for a brief period leave. childhood development, of love, play, protection man rights, and continues held under administrative and Kashmir) Special Pow- and views in the mat- cryptically remarked there Noting that much including paid paterni- and good nutrition for the to this day to inflict un- detention should either be ers Act 1990 (AFSPA) and ter have been conveyed are only two national par- work remains to be done, ty leave, to help provide healthy development of told suffering,” UN High charged or immediately “establish independent, unequivocally to the OH- ties in the country the BJP UNICEF said in eight parents with the time, re- young children’s brains. Commissioner for Human released. impartial and credible in- CHR. and the Congress. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, June 15 , 2018 WORLD 9 Koreas begin first military Pakistan SC bars Musharraf from contesting election Lahore, June 14 (IANS): told the bench during the The Secretary-Gen- “ We w i l l re q u e s t Pakistan’s Supreme Court hearing of a case filed by eral of Musharraf’s All them to set a date after on Thursday withdrew a the former President in Pakistan Muslim League Eid-ul-Fitr. If they agree, conditional permission 2015 against the rejection (APML) said that the Musharraf will return,” talks after 10 years earlier granted to former of his nomination papers former Army chief’s legal M o h a m m a d A m j a d Seoul, June 14 (IANS): President Pervez Mushar- in the 2013 general elec- team will be applying for Chaudhry told The Ex- South and North Korea raf to contest the upcom- tion. an extension. press Tribune. began their first high-lev- ing general election after el military talks in more his counsel informed that than 10 years on Thursday the former military chief to discuss ways to ease was unable to return to cross-border tensions. the country on Thursday. The meeting kicked off A four-member bench on the northern side of the of the apex court heard truce village of Panmun- the case pertaining to jom at 10 a.m., according to Musharraf’s return. He the South Korean Defence requested more time to Ministry. These were the return to the country, first such talks since the however, the court re- two sides met in Decem- fused to entertain his re- ber 2007, reports Yonhap quests after granting a News Agency. South Ko- day-long extension in rea’s five-member delega- the June 13 deadline, Geo tion is led by Major Gen- News reported. eral Kim Do-gyun. The “Musharraf wants to North’s delegation is led AP/PTI return to the country but South Korea Defense Ministry, South Korean Maj. Gen. Kim Do-gyun, right, shakes hands with his North cannot owing to the cur- by Lieutenant General An Korean counterpart Lt. Gen. An Ik San during a meeting at the northern side of Panmunjom in the Ik-san, who is accompa- Demilitarized Zone, North Korea, Thursday, June 14, 2018. rent situation and Eid-ul- nied by four other officials. Fitr holidays,” his counsel “(We) plan to discuss such issues as easing mili- their military leaders. tary tensions between The two sides could the two Koreas and ar- also discuss the recovery ranging a defense min- of the remains of fallen isterial meeting as part soldiers in the Demilita- of efforts to implement rized Zone that bisects the what was agreed upon in two Koreas. South Korean the military sector under President Moon Jae-in re- the Panmunjom Declara- cently promised to push tion,” Kim told reporters for this amid improving before leaving for the talks. ties with North Korea. The Panmunjom Dec- During Tuesday’s sum- laration refers to the April mit in Singapore, US Presi- 27 inter-Korean summit dent Donald Trump and agreement, which includ- North Korean leader Kim ed the two sides’ com- Jong-un agreed to cooper- mitment to joint efforts ate on recovering the re- to ease military tensions mains of American soldiers and “practically elimi- killed or who went missing nate the danger of war”. during the Korean War. The general-grade talks The military talks, are expected to focus on initially slated for May, discussing the restoration were postponed when of a cross-border mili- Pyongyang abrupt - tary communication line, ly cancelled bilateral holding military talks on high-level talks in pro- a regular basis and estab- test at the annual South lishing a hotline between Korea-US air force drills. UN condemns ‘excessive’ Israeli force against Palestinians United Nations, June 14 ru, Solomon Islands and (IANS): The UN General Togo joined Israel and the Assembly has condemned US in voting against the Israel for excessive use of resolution, which came force against Palestinian weeks after Washington civilians, in a resolution vetoed a similar resolution adopted by a strong ma- in the 15-member UN Se- jority of 120 countries, and curity Council. asked UN chief Antonio More than 120 Pales- Guterres to report back tinian civilians have been on recommendations re- reportedly killed by Israeli garding an “international forces since March 30 while protection mechanism” participating in the pro- for occupied Palestinian tests against Israel’s years- territory. long blockade. The Assembly on The largest number of Wednesday adopted an deaths occurred on May Arab-sponsored resolu- 14, the day the US moved tion calling for greater pro- its embassy from Tel Aviv tection for Palestinians to Jerusalem. and deploring any use of The General Assembly “excessive, disproportion- text criticised the firing of ate and indiscriminate” rockets from Gaza into Is- force by the Israeli military raeli civilian areas, but did against Palestinian civil- not mention Hamas, the Is- ians, particularly in Gaza, lamist group that controls according to an official Gaza. General Assembly statement. resolutions are not legally The emergency ses- binding but carry political sion of the 193-member weight. Assembly, came about fol- An amendment pre- lowing weeks of violence sented by the US that con- along the border of the demned Hamas for “incit- Gaza Strip, the Palestin- ing violence” along the ian enclave blockaded by border with Gaza failed to Israel -- where hundreds of garner the two-thirds ma- thousands of Palestinians jority needed for adoption. participated in “the Great The resolution also March of Return” protests, asked UN chief Antonio beginning at the end of Guterres to report back March. within 60 days on propos- Presented by Algeria als “on ways and means and Turkey on behalf of for ensuring the safety, Arab and Muslim coun- protection and well-being tries, the measure won a of the Palestinian civilian decisive 120 votes, with population under Israeli eight votes against and 45 occupation, including rec- abstentions. ommendations regarding Australia, the Marshall an international protection Islands, Micronesia, Nau- mechanism”. Palestinian President hails UN resolution on Gaza Palestinian President to recommend estab- Mahmoud Abbas on lishing a mechanism to Thursday called the UN provide international vote a “victory” for Pal- protection to the Pales- estinian rights and inter- tinians. national justice and law. Palestinian Minister Abbas said in a statement of Foreign Affairs Riyad published by the official al-Maliki said that the UN Palestinian news agency chief has to submit a pro- (WAFA) that he sent his posal within 60 days to thanks and gratitude to carry out practical mech- the states that voted in anisms to implement the favour of the UN resolu- resolution, Xinhua news tion. A total of 120 states, agency reported. members of the UN Gen- Meanwhile, the Ha- eral Assembly, voted in mas movement said in favour of the resolution an emailed press state- on providing interna- ment that it welcomed tional protection to the the results of the UN vote Palestinians in the Pales- “which was for the sake tinian territories, mainly and the interest of our in the Gaza Strip. people”. Ashraf al-Qe- The resolution con- dra, the Health Ministry demned the Israeli use of spokesperson in Gaza, “excessive” power against said that the death toll Palestinian civilians and since March 30 has grown demanded UN Secretary to 128 with around 14,000 General António Guterres injured. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, June 15, 2018 Amitabh Bachchan confirms pledging INR 2 cr. to Army martyrs’ widows, farmers Megastar Amitabh Bachchan today confirmed reports that he would be donating Rs 2 crore for the welfare of Indian Army martyrs’ widows and farmers. The 75-year-old Mirror actor took to Twitter where he shared a number of source-based new articles and 10 captioned the tweet as: “Yes I can and I will...” According to reports, Bachchan had pledged to give away Rs 1 crore each to martyr families and to the cause of repay- ment of farmers loans. The articles also stated that the veteran actor had handpicked ENTERTAINMENT a team to list and locate authentic organisations that will ensure the money reaches to the designated people in need. The actor, however, did not mention anything about this. (PTI) Little did we know Music is something the world would be lost without! We feel it, we breathe it, we love it! Eastern Mirror’s - Rhythm of Love- connects our readers to music through conversation with artists as they share their experience with their love …… MUSIC Music moves us, opens our emotions - passing all barriers. 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EASTERN MIRROR: How would you like EASTERN MIRROR: If given a chance to per- Mirror shares an interview with a young musician to introduce yourself to those who haven’t form on stage with a local band/artist who who has graduated recently from St. Joseph’s College. heard of you yet. would you choose and why? Diezelhou Sothu: Hi I am Diezelhou Diezelhou Sothu: ehhh hard to choose says, ‘writing and com- Sothu but friends call me Dieze Sothu ..I but if given a chance I think I would love to Dieze Sothu graduated from St. Joseph’s college just few perform with my idol Alobo Naga as he has posing is something that I really love and I hope days back with chemistry as my major. great music taste and a person with wonder- someday I can help dreamers like me achieve their Though I was interested in music from my ful and positive attitude and it will be really childhood I did not have any formal music awesome as he has massive experience in and goals.’ training, I learned a few guitar chords during outside our state and abroad as well. So I be- The new singer has recently released his debut my high school days from my hostel warden lieve performing alongside him would really single “Twist and turns” on indihut. and that’s when I started using that little be beneficial as I will get to learn more about knowledge to write, compose and share my performing and lots more. (Hahaha..) He says that personal experiences, good movies, own type of music. and imagination plays a big role in helping him write EASTERN MIRROR: Where do you see your- EASTERN MIRROR: Your first onstage self 10 years from now? and compose music. performance and what was the experience Diezelhou Sothu: ummm I don’t know Read on.... like ? what my future holds but in 10 ten years time Diezelhou Sothu: Singing was some- whether rich or poor I believe I will be a happy thing I always loved to do even when I was man as I am doing what I love.. a little kid and performed when I get the opportunity..but my major gig was during EASTERN MIRROR: Who is you all time a concert and it did not go that well ..haha favourite musician? ..becoz of lack of practice and that’s when Diezelhou Sothu: My all time favourite I learned that whether it be an original artist will no doubt be Ed Sheeran, I admire song or cover, practice is always required. him for his skills in writing and producing great music and also the way he performs just EASTERN MIRROR: Your influences? with his guitar ..I believe he is a true artist with Diezelhou Sothu: I think my all the required qualities warden would be my biggest influence in music who helped me learn how EASTERN MIRROR: Any upcoming activities to play with tunes. And my friends for the year 2018? for their constant support and trust Diezelhou Sothu: Yes, I have some ex- which helped me in boosting my citing news .. hehe..I was given a small project confidence. to write two songs for a short movie directed by Hriiyio Paul Naga and I am taking the leading EASTERN MIRROR: Any origi- role..I don’t know how my acting will come nals released so far? If so, what out but the story line is just too good.. we have inspires you the most when it just finished our shooting ..so I ask everyone comes to composing? to please stay tuned and show some love when Diezelhou Sothu: Yes, I it’s out . The movie “My cloud Fairy” will be out have uploaded my first original next month. song last October at indihut titled “Twist and turns” EASTERN MIRROR: Favourite quote. And Ummm I think per- Diezelhou Sothu: “It’s best being your- sonal experience, good movies self instead of trying to be someone else”.. and imagination all play a These few words will be my favourite quote role in helping me write and as it always keeps telling me to be someone I compose music. want to be. Alobo Naga performs for Jamie Foxx denies sexual misconduct, calls it ‘absurd’ ctor Jamie Foxx is that a sexual assault occurred denies that this incident ever leged incident was not reported the latest celebrity to in the Las Vegas area in 2002 occurred, and he will be filing a to law enforcement in 2002, the ‘Stonites’ on June 13 be accused of sexual and named Jaime Foxx as the report with the Las Vegas Police or at any other time in the last misconduct, but he suspect. A report was taken Department against the woman sixteen years until last Friday tonites says the allegation is and the incident will be investi- for filing a false police report because the incident never with Alobo “absurd”.A gated. Due to the nature of the against him,” said the attorney. happened. We consider it to Naga,’ an The 50-year-old actor has crime, no further details can be “The first time Mr. Foxx be extraordinarily reckless for exclusive spoken out against a sexual as- released.” became aware of this woman’s any publication to publish this solo concert sault allegation first reported by Foxx’s lawyer issued a state- absurd claims about an incident bogus story.” ‘Sof Alobo Naga for the tmz.com ment which included that the that supposedly occurred six- Although they’ve been students and staff of A spokesman for the Las actor was seeking legal action teen years ago was when TMZ keeping their relationship ultra- Livingstone Foundation Vegas police told people.com: against his accuser, reports contacted his representatives private, Foxx is currently dating Hr. Sec. School was held “On June 8, 2018 a female victim people.com. today about this story.” Katie Holmes. at its school premises on came to the LVMPD and alleged “Jamie Foxx emphatically The lawyer added, “The al- IANS June 13. A press release issued on June 14 mentioned that the concert was TickeT raTes organised by the school HILL STAR Silver Rs. 80, Gold Rs. 150 management led by Platinum Rs. 320 Chairman Andrew Ahoto Movie Schedule and Director Jr. High Ani Yepthomi. The versatile and multi-talented Alobo Naga enthralled the audi- ence with some of his most popular numbers, including those from Laughter & Tears, Road of thousand dreams, Kini-No. 2 and his band’s single chartbuster video album, Painted Dreams which won the Best Indian Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA) in 2012, stated the release. Much to the delight of the audience Alobo Naga is said to have performed one of his greatest yester songs ‘Kumsujulo’ or by dedicating it to the According to him, it ‘Live as One’ from his students. was a constant up-hill solo debut album which The sublime atmos- task for him to reach the had won him the best phere was made all the zenith of success wherein folk fusion award at the more emotional as Alobo he had to face a lot of Nagaland music award opened up to the jam obstacles where God was 2011. packed school audito- his constant support and The artist is said to rium and shared his life’s guided his fate through- have curtained down the journey and struggles in out. He motivated the solo concert with one the backdrop of a stere- students by bringing of his recent and most otypical society where home the fact that with well-known Nagamese people had a very low God everything is pos- 11 am, 5 pm: Race 3 (Hindi)3D songs based on dignity opinion about a career in sible of labour ‘Mistry Gaana’ music. EMN 2 pm, 8 pm: Race 3 (Hindi) 2D EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, June 15, 2018 SCIENCE AND TECH 11 NASA loses contact NASA’s unmanned aircraft flies with Opportunity rover solo through US public airspace in Martian dust storm Washington, June 14 (IANS): NASA First detected by NASA on June the assumption engineers have not heard back from 1, a massive storm led to a “dark, that the charge Opportunity rover that is caught in perpetual night” over the rover in in Opportunity’s an unprecedented sandstorm on the Perseverance Valley. batteries has dipped below Mars, leading to speculation that it The rover uses solar panels to 24 volts and the rover has entered might be dead, the US space agency provide power and to recharge its low power fault mode, a condition has said. batteries. where all subsystems, except a The swirling Martian dust storm Opportunity’s power levels had mission clock, are turned off, NASA that raised the atmospheric opacity, dropped significantly by June 6, re- said. or “tau” — the veil of dust blowing quiring the rover to shift to minimal The rover’s mission clock is pro- around — has blotted out the sun operations and later to temporarily grammed to wake the computer so above Opportunity and has contin- suspend science operations. it can check power levels. ued to intensify. Despite the worsening dust If the rover’s computer deter- Due to an extreme amount of storm, Opportunity had sent a mines that its batteries don’t have dust over Perseverance Valley — the transmission to NASA engineers on enough charge, it will again put current location of the rover — mis- June 10. itself back to sleep. sion engineers believe it is unlikely However, currently, NASA engi- The Martian dust now blankets the rover has enough sunlight to neers have not heard back from the 14 million square miles (35-million charge back up for at least the next nearly 15-year-old rover. square kilometres) of Martian sur- several days, NASA said on Thursday. They are now operating under face — a quarter of the planet.

NASA’s remotely-piloted Ikhana aircraft flies in US public airspace without a safety chase plane.(Credits: NASA/Carla Thomas)

Washington, June 13 (IANS): NASA to make this initial flight happen,” Flights of large craft like Ikhana Woman sues NASA over piece has successfully flown its remotely- Waggoner added. have traditionally required a safe- piloted Ikhana aircraft in the Nation- The flight took off from Edwards ty chase aircraft to follow the un- al Airspace System without a safety Air Force Base in California and manned aircraft as it travels through of moon gifted by Armstrong chase aircraft, opening the doors to entered into the Class-A airspace, the same airspace used by commer- services ranging from monitoring where commercial airliners fly, just cial aircraft. Washington, June 13 (IANS): A dust along with a handwritten mentoes from an elderly California and fighting forest fires, to providing west of Edwards at an altitude of The Ikhana was granted special woman has sued NASA to make note to Murray’s little girl when woman which was gifted to her by new emergency search and rescue about 20,000 feet. permission by the Federal Aviation sure that the US space agency she was 10. her late husband and an Apollo operations. On the return trip, the pilot be- Administration (FAA) to conduct doesn’t take back a piece of moon Cicco has now sued NASA be- programme engineer. This historic flight, which took gan a gentle descent over the city this flight under the authority of a gifted to her by Neil Armstrong — cause the space agency has “a Reacting to the lawsuit, a NASA place on Tuesday, moves the US of Tehachapi, California, into Class Certificate of Waiver or Authorisa- the first person to walk on the lunar history of seizing suspected lunar spokesperson said it would be “in- one step closer to normalising un- E airspace — about 10,000 feet — tion on March 30. surface. material from private citizens”, her appropriate” for the space agency manned aircraft operations in the where general aviation pilots fly. Ikhana was the first remotely- Laura Cicco from Cincinnati attorney was quoted as saying. to comment. airspace used by commercial and The aircraft finally exited the piloted aircraft to use airborne has filed a lawsuit in a federal “There’s no law prohibiting In July 1969, Armstrong and private pilots, the US space agency public airspace and returned to its detect and avoid technology — court, stating that the vial of moon private citizens from owning ma- Apollo 11 Lunar Module pilot Buzz said in a statement. base. enabling the remote pilot on the dust she has was a gift from Arm- terials from the moon and Cicco is Aldrin performed the first manned “This is a huge milestone for our “We are flying with a suite of so- ground to see and avoid other strong who was a friend of her fa- the rightful and legal owner of the moon landing and spent two-and- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integra- phisticated technology that greatly aircraft during the flight — to meet ther, The Washington Post reported moon dust,” the report said, quot- a-half hours outside the spacecraft tion in the National Airspace System enhances the safety capabilities of the intent of the FAA’s “see and on Tuesday. ing the attorney. while Michael Collins remained project team,” said Ed Waggoner, pilots flying large unmanned aircraft avoid” rules, with all test objectives Cicco’s father Tom Murray, The vial of dust that Cicco has, in lunar orbit in the command NASA’s Integrated Aviation Systems in the National Airspace System,” successfully accomplished, the who was a pilot with the US Army, was analysed by scientists who said module. Programme Director. said Scott Howe, a test pilot. statement said. spent a lot of time together with it was “likely” a sample of the lunar When Armstrong stepped onto “We worked closely with our “We took the time to mitigate The technology in this aircraft Armstrong. surface. the lunar surface, he said: “That’s Federal Aviation Administration the risks and to ensure that we, as a could, at some point, be also scaled Sometime in the 1970s, the US Cicco’s lawsuit cited another one small step for man, one giant colleagues for several months to programme, were prepared for this down for use in other general avia- astronaut gave the vial of moon case where NASA seized lunar me- leap for mankind.” ensure we met all their requirements flight,” Howe noted. tion aircraft. New route to synthesize bioplastics developed IIT tech can help people turn Oracle unveils Internet Intelligence Map waste into bricks and tiles San Francisco, June 14 (IANS): Cloud major New Delhi, June 14 (In- and fibrous materials in a waste.The research group Oracle has announced availability of an Inter- dia Science Wire): Imagine mould with the chemical has been focusing on using net Intelligence Map that will provide users turning plastic waste into and then let it cool for some human hair as raw material with a simple, graphical way to track Internet’s useful products likes tiles time. A nice tile or a brick for fibrous content. “Hu- health and gain insight into events such as nat- and bricks. Researchers at would be ready for use,” man hair has high tensile ural disasters or state-imposed interruptions. the Indian Institute of Tech- said Shishir Sinha, Head of strength, is light weight and The map is part of Oracle’s Internet Intel- nology, Roorkee, have de- the Department of Chemi- is completely bio-degrad- ligence initiative which provides insight and veloped a technology that cal Engineering at the In- able. Products made out of analysis on the state of global internet infra- will help people do just this. stitute, while speaking to hair fibre reinforced HDPE structure, the company said in a statement. All you need is poly- India Science Wire. composites have been “The Internet is the world’s most important mer substance (HDPE or The proprietary chemi- found to be highly resistant network, yet it is incredibly volatile. Disrup- high density polyethylene cal developed by the re- to corrosion and have good tions on the Internet can affect companies, material), some fibrous search group is an organic mechanical properties,” he governments and network operators in pro- substance and a chemical chemical based on olefins. explained. found ways,” said Kyle York, Vice President of developed at the Institute. It helpsbind the polymer He said he and his team product strategy for Oracle Cloud Infrastruc- People can use just about and fibre materials to form focused on human hair ture. any plastic waste – old or the composites. “We have mainly because it isone ma- “With this offering, we are delivering on broken plastic buckets, developed this chemical by terial that will be available our commitment to making it a better, more used pipes, bottles or mo- using domestically avail- in plenty in any villages and stable experience for all who rely on it,” added bile covers. For the fibrous able ingredients. It would hamlets including those York, also General Manager for Oracle’s Dyn substance, anything that is cost only around Rs. 50 with the most poor. They Global Business Unit. Film made of polylactic acid (PLA)-blend bio-flex. wikipedia fibrous can be used - wheat, per 100 gram. This means just layscattered, sometime The Internet Intelligence Map presents rice and corn straws or jute, people in villages will be even clogging drains and country-level connectivity statistics based on New Delhi, June 13 (India understand the concept and different products coir, hemp fibres or even able to produce a set of 10 water bodies. “We wanted traceroutes, BGP, and DNS query volumes on Science Wire): A group of self-assembly assisted with varying properties human hair. one sq ft tiles at a cost of just to ensure that at least some a single dashboard. of researchers has devel- polymerization,” said K. can be produced by ma- “The technology is very about Rs 100.” of the work we do could By presenting these three dimensions of oped a new strategy that Muthusamy from Sastra nipulating the design of simple. A person has to just The technology, Dr be of use to the poorest of Internet connectivity side-by-side, users can promises to help expand University, Thanjavur, co- oligoester. The products heat up a mixture (up to 110 Sinha noted, could be used the poor. This technology investigate the impact of an issue on Internet the scope for production author in the study. may find use for a range to 140 degrees) of plastic with any material including would help achieve that”. of bioplastics. “ T h e g r o u p h a s of applications in medi- connectivity worldwide. In recent years, scien- prepared bifunctional cal and food sectors,” tists and industry have monomers and which explained study leader focused on developing were converted into Dr. S. Nagarajan of NIT, bioplastics as a replace- polymers using an en- Warangal, while speaking Popular rice variety gets extra gene power to fight bacterial attacks ment for synthetic ones zyme catalyzed reaction. to India Science Wire. Mysuru, June 14 (India been field tested in farms to help protect the en- It is an efficient way of Converting bio-based Science Wire): Research- across several states and vironment. However, generating materials monomers into value- ers at the Hyderabad- has been exposed to vari- bio-polymers produced which have potential added materials is im- based Indian Institute of ous strains of Xanthomon- from materials like starch to make soft materials, portant in sustainable Rice Research have devel- as. “We have done three have found limited ap- and may find applica- chemistry. “The group oped a new variety of the backcrossing and six gen- plications and their pro- tions in near future “ : has prepared bifunc- popular Improved Samba erations of improvement. duction processes are commented Dr. Praveen tional monomers and Mahsuri(ISM) rice that It has taken five years in- expensive and generate Kumar Vemula which were converted can resist bacterial blight cluding selection of par- pollution. The new protocol in- into polymers using an disease. ents and initial crossing,” The strategy - de- volves two steps. First, enzyme catalyzed reac- Bacterial blight dis- said Dr Laha. veloped by researchers bio-based monomers, C- tion. It is an efficient way ease, which affects rice The effort has resulted from National Institute glycosylfuran and diac- of generating materials crop, is caused by bacteria, in several improved lines of Technology (Waran- ids, were subject to poly- which have potential to Xanthomonasoryzae, and of ISM with novel, broad- gal), SASTRA Deemed condensation to form make soft materials, and drastically reduces rice spectrum blight-resistant University (Thanjavur) high molecular weight may find applications in productivity. gene Xa38 that show high and Central University compound in the pres- near future,” commented The high yielding ISM levels of blight resistance of Jammu - promises to ence of bio-catalyst. The Dr. Praveen Kumar Ve- variety is already protect- to different types ofXan- overcome this problem. output was then made mula from Institute for ed against bacterial blight thomonas. These plants The process involves use to undergo self-assembly Stem Cell Biology and by three genes, but the are better both in yield and of natural monomers assisted polymerization Regenerative Medicine, new variety has been de- Photo Credit :Dr GouriSankarLaha in other traits than their and a bio-catalyst called to realize the desired Bangalore who is not a veloped by adding another cross Breeding or MABB of late it was observed in “It is, therefore, neces- ISM parent lines. After Novozyme 435. It is a li- product. Conventionally, part of this study. gene, Xa38, that increases technique to accomplish experiments that when sary that we keep develop- more field tests in different pase obtained from yeast vegetable oils, carbohy- The research team in- the resistance. “Till now the gene insertion. Un- deliberately infected, ISM ing new resistant varieties. parts of the country, it will called Candida Antarc- drates, lignin, and carda- cluded K. Muthusamy, K. about 41 resistant genes like transgenic techniques plants had longer lesions Also rice plant resistant be ready for commercial tica. nol are used for produc- Lalitha, Y. Siva Prasad, A. have been identified from used in genetically modi- – infected spot - than the to Xanthomonas in a par- release, Dr.Laha added. While preparing oli- ing bio-based polymers. Thamizhanban, C. Uma diverse sources. These fied crops, MABB is less la- earlier ones, indicating ticular area may not be The research team goesters as part of regular The process is, however, Maheswari (SASTRA genes differ from each borious but more efficient emergence of a new strain resistant to the bacteria in included Arra Yugander, experiments, researchers expensive and not envi- Deemed University),V. other in their mode of ac- than traditional methods of Xanthomonas. another place,” explained Raman M. Sundaram, observed formation of a ronment friendly. Sridharan (Central Uni- tion. While some are broad of ‘gene’ transfer. Besides Xanthomonas is viru- Dr C A Deepak, a rice Kuldeep Singh, Duraisa- viscous solution which “We have used envi- versity of Jammu) and S. spectrum, others are nar- it does not require regula- lent, meaning its infection breeder at theUniversity my Ladhalakshmi, Le- was behaving very sim- ronmental friendly bio- Nagarajan from NIT Wa- row in their resistance tory clearances necessary spreads fast and wide. It of Agricultural Sciences, lla V. Subba Rao, Maganti ilar to molecular self- based monomers, C-gly- rangal. The study, finan- spectrum,” explained Dr for transgenic crops. also evolves very quickly. Karnataka, who is not as- Sheshu Madhav, Jyothi assembly: disordered cosylfuran derived from cially supported by the GouriSankarLaha, who led ISM is popular and Thus plants that seem to sociated with the work. Badri and Madamsetty molecules were adopting monosaccharides and a Department of Science the study, while speaking has been grown in over be resistant now might The breed improvement Srinivas Prasad. The re- a defined structure on bio-catalyst. With this ap- and Technology (DST), to India Science Wire. 80,000 hectares in south turn susceptible later as for bacterial blight disease search results have been their own. “This obser- proach, we can generate has been published in The researchers used and east India since its the pathogen evolves into is a continuous process. published in the journal vation motivated us to cross-linked polymers journal ChemSusChem. Marker assisted Back- release in 2008. However, different strains. The new breed has PLOS One. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, June 15, 2018

C M Y K 12 SPORTS FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018 Kohima and Mokokchung Rampant Russia pummel screen football WC ceremony Dimapur, June 14 (EMN): In honour A 20/12 feet giant LED screen as part of the yearlong celebra- of the centenary birth anniversary has been set up in the middle of tion of his 100 birth anniversary. Saudis 5-0 in World Cup opener celebration of legendary Naga foot- local ground, Kohima by the Dis- He expressed hope that such live baller, Dr Talimeren Ao, the depart- trict Sports Council of the Youth screening events would benefit the ment of Youth and Sports was on Resources and Sports department. youth to inculcate 'good attitude' of Thursday screening a live telecast of In his address at the screening sports and excel like the legendary the opening ceremony of the 2018 event, before the start of the World footballer. FIFA World Cup. The screening is at Cup opening ceremony, Advisor Colonel Vijay Ahlawat, Com- the Kohima local ground. for Youth Resources and Sports manding Officer 25 (I) Coy NCC While in Mokokchung, the Zale Neikha said that the govern- Mokokchung who spoke Mokokc- screening was held at the Multi- ment was organizing live telecast hung screening event highlighted Sports Hall at the Imkongmeren at Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung about the contribution of Dr T Ao Sports Complex in Mokokchung on and Mon, semi-finals and the final as a sportsman and his valuable June 14. matches in honour of Dr T Ao and contribution to the Naga society. World Cup fever reaches Diphu Our Correspondent the final will be between Germany deals in accessories of Royal En- Diphu, June 14 (EMN): The FIFA and Brazil. The 2014 WC champions field motorcycles. He said, “Many World Cup for 2018 has kicked off in Germany will again retain the cup, football fans have visited my shop Russia on June 14. In the small town he asserted. and bought flags of their support-

PTI of Diphu in Assam in India's North- Another centre is the Karbi Club ing countries. Frankly speaking I Russia's Yuri Gazinsky, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the group A match between Russia east, has also joined in the spirit of at Rongnihang where youths of have brought more than 200 flags of and Saudi Arabia which opened the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, June 14, 2018. the world's biggest football carnival. Rongnihang and Karbi Club have different countries, but now particu- People on their cars, motorbikes arranged a setting for people to larly the flags of Argentina have gone Moscow, June 14 (Reuters): Finally let shoots of a footballing Renaissance in a TODAY’S MATCHES and in private homes have decora- watch the games live. There is a giant short,” Senar said. loose after a year-long diet of interna- side cramped by a financially rich but (GROUP A) - EKATERINBURG - 5.30 PM tions of flags in support of the na- screen projector. The club premises Despite the enthusiasm, some tional friendlies, hosts Russia roared poor quality domestic league, the cross tional teams of choice. Then there wears a festive look with flags of dif- wards of the town may miss the their World Cup intent to the rafters that set up the tournament’s open- are those again who have down- ferent competing countries. inaugural ceremony due to irregular on Thursday with a 5-0 tournament- ing goal came from CSKA Moscow’s loaded apps in their smart phones to Karbi Club's general secretary power cuts. Diphu and other parts opening win over Saudi Arabia. 22-year-old Aleksandr Golovin. witness live matches, besides those and Karbi Anglong Sports Associa- of Karbi Anglong have been expe- The Russians served up an adren- His potential move to Juventus EGYPT URUGUAY who have set up giant screens along tion (KASA) football secretary, Horen riencing incessant rain for the past aline-fuelled performance for an stirred excitement at home this week Diphu's streets. Engti Kathar, said the soccer event two to three days and there has been (GROUP B) - ST PETERSBURG - 8.30 PM 80,000-capacity Luzhniki crowd which after years in which Europe’s best clubs A diehard fan and supporter of comes every four years for which disruption of power supply. Villages included President Vladimir Putin and have lost almost all interest in Russian the German national team, Putul there should be no exception for one such as Ronghchingri, Sankur An- the Saudi crown prince. talent. Borah of Police Reserve, has taken to to miss the event. glong in ward-8 of the town has no The Saudis, ranked three places Denis Cheryshev showed great skill decorations of flags of different WC Kathar hoped through sports, power supply for the past two days. above Russia at 67 in the world rankings, of his own to double the hosts’ lead MOROCCO IRAN participating countries, logos, WC it will unite different people to ex- An employee at the complaint played some nice, tight football at times, just before half time with a left-footed fixtures, and names of the countries. change joy, laughter and goodwill. desk at the Power House said that but were never able to match the Rus- piledriver, and Artem Dzyuba headed (GROUP B) - SOCHI - 11.30 PM He even has named an area in his “With the WC spirit high, we hope the areas which have complained of sian hosts for energy or intent. Russia’s third in the 71st minute - 89 compound ‘Russia Stadium.’ He said people will come closer together and power cuts have been 'look into' and Luzhniki exploded into raptures seconds after coming on as a substitute. to have seen his first World Cup in will end away the enmity, jealousy power has been resumed. If there is after only 12 minutes when Yury Gazin- Cheryshev and Golovin hit a further 1986 and the team of his choice then and ill feelings in us,” Kathar said. no strong winds and heavy rain con- sky headed home for the opener. Better two in injury time, the latter from a free PORTUGAL SPAIN was Germany. From there on, he has Another fan Roton Senar is the tinuous power supply will be there, still, with Russians looking for the early kick, to complete the visitors’ misery. not changed sides. He predicted that owner of The Rider’s Choice which the employee said. Justin Langer's Australia reign Man City to start title defence at Arsenal London, June 14 (Reuters): Ar- ished third, have confirmed that with Wolves, start away to Bour- senal’s new manager Unai Emery their first home fixture on the nemouth while Fulham, who beat begins with loss to England faces a baptism of fire after the second week of the season against Aston Villa in the Championship Gunners were handed an open- newly-promoted Fulham will be playoff, host former manager London, June 14 (Reuters): Australia made the ball-tampering scandal that engulfed and Marcus Stoinis lofted a six off of ing day fixture at home to Premier held at Wembley. The north Lon- Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace in a a stuttering start to coach Justin Langer’s Australian cricket this year and cost Steve Adil Rashid only to nudge one behind to League champions Manchester don club say their first game in London derby. tenure as they lost by three wickets to Eng- Smith the captaincy. keeper Jos Buttler having scored 22. City. Emery, Arsenal’s first new their new stadium will be against Southampton host Burnley on land in the opening match of the one-day Coach Darren Lehmann stood down Maxwell, who struck a 52-ball half cen- manager since Arsene Wenger Liverpool on the weekend of Sept the opening day. The season’s first series at The Oval on Wednesday. after the test series in South Africa and tury, shared an 84-run stand with Ashton took charge in 1996, will then trav- 15-16. Tottenham played all their Manchester derby will be at The Only Glenn Maxwell impressed as Langer’s new-look Australian batting line- Agar for the sixth wicket to raise Australian el to London rivals Chelsea on the home games at Wembley last sea- Etihad on the weekend of Nov 10- Australia batted first, scoring 62 as the up made an inauspicious start. hopes of a challenging total. second weekend of the season. son while their new 62,000-seater 11 while Arsenal host Tottenham touring side lost regular wickets and were Travis Head chased a wide outswinger But Maxwell top-edged Liam Plunkett Liverpool, who will look to build stadium was being constructed and Liverpool greet Everton on bowled out for a mediocre 214 in the 47th from Willey and edged to Jonny Bairstow to deep square leg where Bairstow took the on their Champions League final but work is still ongoing and the the weekend of Dec 1-2. All eyes over. for a routine slip catch and Aaron Finch simplest of catches and Agar was plumb appearance, open their campaign club has sought permission to will be on former Paris St Germain England, humbled by Scotland on struck a couple of boundaries before a lbw to Rashid before Plunkett and Wood at home to West Ham United in return to the national stadium for manager Emery as he attempts to Sunday, made a meal of reaching the low rash drive at Moeen Ali sent an easy catch mopped up the tail. what will be manager Manuel one game. revive Arsenal’s fortunes after they target, however, and when top scorer Eoin to backward point. Billy Stanlake bowled Jason Roy for a Pellegrini’s first competitive game Tottenham are away to New- missed out on the Champions Morgan (69), Jos Buttler and Joe Root (50) Shaun Marsh looked in good nick duck in England’s reply and when Bair- in charge of the London side. Jose castle United on the opening League for a second successive fell in the space of three overs the hosts for his 24 before Moeen got one past his stow was caught on the boundary England Mourinho’s Manchester United, weekend on Aug 11-12. Champi- season. were wobbling on 163 for six. outside edge, the ball striking the top of were 38 for three. a distant runners-up to City last onship winners Wolverhampton The Spaniard will come face David Willey eased England home, off stump to leave Australia on 52 for three. Morgan and Root put England in total season, start at home to Leices- Wanderers will mark their return to face with fellow Spaniard Pep finishing the match off with a booming six. Captain Tim Paine’s rash reverse sweep control before the hosts stumbled over ter City while FA Cup winners to the top division for the first Guardiola on an opening day Sheets of sandpaper with “4” and “6” off Moeen went straight to Mark Wood at the line. Chelsea are away to Huddersfield time since 2012 against Marco and after a trip to Chelsea, he has printed on them were handed out on the backward point for 12. The second match of the five-game Town. Silva’s Everton at Molineux. Car- another London derby with West approaches to the Oval — a reminder of Australia tried to raise the tempo series is in Cardiff on Saturday. Tottenham Hotspur, who fin- diff City, automatically promoted Ham United the visitors. Afghan bowlers make comeback after Vijay, Dhawan tons take India to 347/6 Bengaluru, June 14 (PTI): Vijay and a well-set KL seemed prophetic as the Stanikzai fumbled on the completed his 12th hun- Hundreds from Shikhar Rahul (54 off 64 balls) were talented bunch of cricket- first attempt. dred with a lofted shot over Dhawan and Murali Vijay removed in quick succes- ers got their introductory The moment Rashid point off Wafadar. gave Afghanistan the ex- sion by the impressive pace lessons in red ball cricket or Mujeeb (1/69 in 14 However, the young pectedly tough initiation duo of Yamin Ahmadzai from two openers, who overs) tried to flight, Dha- pacer had the last laugh into Test cricket but the (2/32 in 13 overs) and Wafa- have played 85 Test match- wan would step out, if they when he got one to jag back debutants managed to find dar (1/53 in 15 overs). es between themselves. upped the pace of the de- as Vijay shouldered arms their bearings to leave India The Vijay-Rahul sec- Rashid, the reigning liveries, they were cut force- and was adjudged leg be- a tad uncomfortable at 347 ond wicket partnership crown prince of 24-ball fully. fore. for 6 on a rain-curtailed first yielded 112 runs but their spells, received a harsh At the onset, opening While watching Rashid day of the historic one-off dismissals brought about a treatment from Dhawan, bowler Ahmadzai bowled bowl during the pre and Test here. collapse. who smacked him for three a few sharp outswingers post lunch session, it Dhawan (107 off 96 Skipper Ajinkya Rah- boundaries to complete a before leaving the field with seemed as if Kevin Piet- balls) bludgeoned the ane (10 off 45 balls) and half-century in 47 balls. a muscle pull. He did come- ersen's Pataudi memorial rookie Afghan bowlers into Cheteshwar Pujara (35) Dhawan also hit a flow- back at the stroke of lunch lecture was being played on submission with a single couldn't maintain the mo- ing cover drive off Rashid but left after another four- the background. session century while Vijay mentum giving the visiting to complete his sixth Test over spell in which he got "T20 offers cricketing grinded them with a com- team bowlers something hundred off 87 balls as Vijay Dhawan's wicket. buzz without the full sting. pact 105 off 153 balls as the to cheer about in the final also frustrated the min- During the final ses- Wickets are less precious. duo smashed 168 in only session. nows with his watertight sion, he also got Rahul, who Risks are taken without 28.4 overs. Rahane became Rashid technique. dragged a delivery back same downside. There is However, the world no.1 Khan's maiden Test scalp Call it irony, Dhawan onto his stumps. less character and tech- hosts did take their foot while Mujeeb ur Rahman stepped out to hit straight The other new ball nique required."

off the pedal in the final got Pujara caught at leg- PTI sixes off Afghanistan's three bowler, Wafadar was an- Rashid understood it session losing five wickets gully with one that spun in India's Murali Vijay celebrates his century on the first day of the one-off cricket test match against IPL participants Rashid, gling it across the left-hand- the hard way. Initially, he for 99 runs in 32 overs. The sharply. Afghanistan, at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Mohammed Nabi and Mu- er and Vijay faced him more was relying too much on result was that the day end Comeback-man Dinesh jeeb ur Rahaman with ef- to wear him out and take the quicker deliveries but scorecard didn't paint a Karthik (4) was run-out during the first two ses- Earlier, Dhawan be- two sessions as they were fortless ease. advantage of the spinners. missing the length time sorry picture for Afghani- needlessly as a solid foun- sions. came the first Indian bats- not able to hit the correct In all, Dhawan hit 19 While Dhawan was and again meant that he stan something that was dation laid by the openers However, being a quick man to score a century in 'Test match length', espe- boundaries and three more forceful in his stroke- was carted on all sides of threatening to happen after was wasted by the middle- learner, he came back well the first session of a Test cially the spinners, who are huge sixes before Yamin play, Vijay was more silken the wicket. the first two sessions. order. in the final session varying match joining the illustri- used to bowling flat and Ahmedzai picked him with in his drives. The shot of Once the openers were The final session defi- Rashid (1/120 in 26 the pace of his deliveries ous ranks of Sir Don Brad- quick. a perfectly pitched delivery the day would certainly be gone, Rashid found his nitely belonged to Afghani- overs) conceded a 'cen- and getting the ball to dip man, Victor Trumper, Majid Afghanistan coach Phil that moved a shade away a backfoot square drive off mojo and got to land his stan as their bowlers put up tury', getting a reality check in troubling the middle- Khan, and David Warner. Simmons' statement about after pitching. Mohammed Wafadar. googlies consistently on an inspired performance on the enormous gulf be- order with a final spell of The hapless bowlers "not knowing what it's all Nabi, in the slips, pouched Vijay's innings had 15 good length troubling the backed by the fielders. tween T20 and Test cricket 9-2-15-1. struggled during the first about till you get there" it after his skipper Ashgar boundaries and a six. He middle order batsmen.

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