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VOL. XVI NO. 263 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 War on corruption CM chief ambassador for girl child campaign objectives and mission of the campaign besides the role of the governor’s team, chief minister’s uncompromising: PM team and the chief secre- tary’s team. They are to De- New Delhi, Sep. 25 (IANS): cisions the government took in the who briefed the media on Shah's identify beneficiaries to claring that his battle against cor- last three and half years on econo- closed-door address, said the party sponsor high school edu- ruption was "uncompromising", my, agriculture, terrorism and inter- President noted that Gandhi had cation, higher education Prime Minister Narendra Modi national relations. hurt the dignity of the nation by and technical education. on Monday said those indulging The one nation, one tax GST re- saying on foreign soil that dynastic The chief minister in graft cannot escape, as the BJP gime was hailed as the biggest eco- politics was the way in India. lauded the State Resource endorsed the government's fight nomic reform since independence. "The BJP rejects the politics of Centre for Women Naga- against terror and black money and Modi took on the opposition for dynasty and appeasement. Con- land for their ‘enthusiastic lauded the handling of the Doklam criticism of his government saying demning Gandhi's statement, the efforts and assured all as- military standoff with China. "harsh language cannot be a sub- BJP President said the party be- sistance towards the noble The day-long meeting of the stitute for any substantive charge lieved in politics of performance mission,’ the chief min- BJP's National Executive, attended against the government". and not appeasement or dynasty," ister’s office stated in the by over 2,000 delegates, including "The opposition used power for Goyal said, citing Shah. press release. Chief Ministers, MPs, MLAs and consumption. They do not know Shah also questioned Gandhi The press release men- state unit chiefs, adopted a politi- how to sit in the opposition," he over scams during the UPA rule tioned that there were cal resolution in which the vision said. which he said were to the tune of three teams for the am- of a "New India" was unveiled that dZĞůŝĂŶŐĂƚŚŝƐŝŶǀĞƐƟƚƵƌĞƚŽďĞŝŶŐƚŚĞĐŚŝĞĨĂŵďĂƐƐĂĚŽƌŽĨƚŚĞĞƟĂĐŚĂŽĞƟWĂĚŚĂŽƉƌŽŐƌĂŵŵĞ͘ Briefing the media on the Prime Rs 12 lakh crore. bassador for girl child included freeing India of poverty, Minister's closed door speech, Fi- "What did he do against his cor- initiative: the governor of terrorism and separatism, casteism, Kohima, Sep. 25 (EMN): that he was felicitated by ernment under the Beti nance Minister Arun Jaitley quoted rupt government. They (Congress) Nagaland is the chief pa- appeasement politics and corrup- Chief Minister TR Ze- mission director of the Bachao Beti Padhao pro- Modi as saying that the BJP was not kept the nation poor, deprived of tron of the campaign; the tion while focusing on cleanliness. liang has been chosen the State Resource Centre for gramme, a mass campaign a conventional party just to fight development. Why did Rahul Gan- chief minister is the chief In his valedictory address, Modi “chief ambassador” for Women Nagaland, Daisy launched by the govern- and win elections but an instrument dhi allow the policy of appeasement ambassador of the BBBP said the battle against terrorism the Beti Bachao Beti Pad- Mezhur at a ceremony ment of India in 2015 to of serving people. to grow," Shah asked. with all his ministers would continue and disclosed that hao (Hindi for ‘Save girl that was conducted at the spread awareness about "Democracy is beyond that. For Amid concerns over slowing while the chief secretary 90 hardcore wanted terrorists have child, educate girl child’) Secretariat Sep. 25 after- ensuring the survival, pro- a political organisation, elections is economic growth, Shah lauded the is the brand ambassador been deported to India from other campaign. noon. tection and education of only a part but the main attempt is government's efforts to boost the along with administrative countries. A press release from The ‘ambassador for the girl child. to make it as an instrument of mass economy and hailed its actions like heads and heads of de- "My battle against corruption the chief minister’s of- girl child’ is an initiative Mezhur briefed the participation. Till a political worker demonetisation and introduction of partments. will be uncompromising. Anybody does not participate in it, it would the Goods and Services Tax (GST). fice on Monday informed of the Nagaland gov- chief minister about the caught in this cannot escape. I have not be a success," Modi said. Shah said fundamental changes no relatives," Modi said. Jaitley said these two were the in the economy would make India a At the meet, the Prime Minister basic points of the Prime Minister's world leader. was hailed for bringing internation- speech. Senior BJP leader and Union NSF writes to govt. on free textbooks and uniforms al focus on the role of Pakistan in Modi referred to the expecta- Minister for Road Transport and Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): The tion with all its Federating Units un- uniforms but just cloth materials," sponsoring terrorism against India tions and aspirations of the people Highways Nitin Gadkari acknowl- Naga Students Federation has on dertook several rounds of physical stated the federation. and for the resolution of the Dok- and the atmosphere that was pre- edged that there were "some prob- Monday requested the Minister for verification to various Government The federation therefore request- lam military standoff with China. vailing now. lems" with the economy but assured Department of School Education to Schools. And it is our utter dismay to ed the minister to make necessary ar- The resolving of the Doklam Coming down heavily on Con- that the government was correcting ensure early distribution of study ma- discover that in the past few years and rangements on distribution of study crisis reflected the political and dip- gress Vice President Rahul Gan- them on a "war footing". terials and school in the government for the current academic session there materials and readymade school lomatic maturity of Modi who had dhi, BJP President Amit Shah said He attributed the slowing down schools. has been serious delay in distribution uniforms or uniform materials with talked to Chinese President Xi Jin- his party totally opposes politics of of India's economic growth to the In a letter to the minister ap- of texts books. We also identified that stitching cost so that the students ping and hailed his policy of neigh- dynasty and appeasement and only "big reforms" undertaken by the pended by President Kesosul Chris- several schools had faced problems would be able to avail the facilities bourhood first, according to the believes in politics of performance. government and said that the crisis topher Ltu and General Secretary due to shortage of supply of study on time before the start of their aca- party's political resolution. In his presidential address, Shah was temporary. Imtiyapang Imsong the federation materials to the students too. In addi- demic sessions. "It was an extraordinary success said the government was working "When big reforms take place, stated that on physical verification in tion to this, in almost all the schools, " However, failure on the part of of the government," Transport Min- towards ending the suffering of the some problems arise in the begin- the government school it was found the uniforms were distributed in the the department to redress this matter ister Nitin Gadkari said, briefing the people of the country and fighting ning. The government is working on out that there was delay in the distri- middle of the academic session. On would only compel the Federation to media on the political resolution. corruption and terrorism. a war footing. We are taking steps in bution. verification, the students were not resort to its own course of action," The resolution hailed several de- Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, this direction," Gadkari said. "...the Naga Students Federa- distributed with proper readymade the federation further stated. Power dept. cautions *RYWLVVXHVFODULÀFDWLRQRQDOOHJDWLRQVRI GRXEOHGUDZDO (&DVNVSDUWLHVWRÀOH Kohima public Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): as double withdrawals as al- to Longritong Colony, Di- there was ' drawal of funds' The Planning & Co-ordina- leged, he stated. mapur since there are more without the list of benefici- QRGXHVFHUWLÀFDWH The De- tion Department has on Mon- " In this connection, it may 'educational institutions with- aries under the CM Corpus Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): New Delhi, Sep. 25 ter written by the Commis- partment of Power has on Monday day responded to the allega- be clarified that the construc- in the vicinity'. Fund made available the list tions of double withdrawal of tion of 17 (Seventeen) Hostels With regard to the Sched- of beneficiaries. (PTI): All recognised na- sion on September 11 said. issue precautionary guidelines for tional and state parties There are seven recog- the public in Kohima in view of the funds made by the department was funded under the Minis- uled Tribe Girls Hostels at She stated that a 'drawal that was published in local try of Tribal Affairs in the year Longsa, he stated that the hos- authority ' of Rs. 2.40 cr. was will now have to submit an nised national and 48 rec- t charging of new transmission lines. annual report to the Elec- ognised state parties. Most A pres release from the Execu- newspapers on Sep.18, 2017. 2015-16 with an estimated tel is located at Longsa village, issued by the finance depart- While clarifying to the alle- cost of Rs. 2005.00 lakh and Mokokchung District and the ment on the basis of the list tion Commission declar- of the parties in Delhi at tive Engineer Rukongutuo Suohu ing that there are no dues least function out of gov- informed that an alternative "33KV gations made by the Nagaland during 2015-16 the Ministry construction of the hostel is of beneficiaries furnished by Public Rights Awareness and has released Rs. 1002.50 lakh complete. the Planning & Co-ordination pending in the form of ernment accommodations transmission line" from Secretariat to rent for occupying govern- for which they pay rent. ITI Sub-station is being charged from Action Forum, the Commis- as 1st instalment and released The secretary and com- Department. sioner and Secretary, M. Pat- another Rs. 1002.50 lakh as missioner also made available "Drawal authority for Rs. ment premises, telephone, The poll panel directive Sep. 24, 2017 and informed the public electricity and water bills. is the outcome of a July, to maintain safe distance. ton stated that the construc- 2nd and final instalment dur- the detailed list of all the 17 5.98 lakhs was issued for pur- tion of 17 hostels were funded ing 2016-17 and as such this hostel along with the amount chase of computers/ printers/ But the commission 2015 Delhi High Court "Public are informed to main- has not made clear as to order which had said that tain sufficient safe distance of by the Ministry of Tribal Af- cannot be taken as double sanctioned along with the photocopiers and other logis- fairs in the year 2015-16 for a drawal," he stated. press note. tic requirements of the De- what action it would initi- the EC should consider 3.56 metre(vertical) and 1.829 ate against parties failing the possibility of requiring meter(horizontal) from the said trans- estimated cost of Rs. 2005 lac. He clarified that the hos- In another clarifica- partment," she further stated. but was released in two instal- tel at Eralibil was rendered as tion, the OSD of Planning, to file the report. political parties fielding mission 33Kv line," stated the press The report for a partic- candidates in any election release. ments. 'Arabil' due to a clerical error Kevileno Angami as a clari- (Visit www.easternmirror- So it cannot be termed which was later again shifted fication to the allegation that nagaland.com for detailed list) ular financial year should to furnish an affidavit that be submitted to the Com- they are not in arrears of mission latest by June 30 any electricity, water, tel- I believe things cannot of the following year. ephone or other public make themselves Bodos threaten to revive Spectacle in sand "The Commission has dues, as a pre-condition to impossible. directed that all recognised their fielding candidates in Stephen Hawking national and state political any election. statehood agitation from parties which are in occu- Based on the judge- pation of accommodation ment, the commission had provided by the govern- recently made it mandato- Mirror Takes October-November ment for running their par- ry for candidates contest- ty office or for any other ing polls to furnish a 'no Guwahati, Sep. 25 tation since Bharatiya Ja- purpose, shall submit re- dues certificate' from the (IANS): Several organisa- nata Party leaders at the port to the commission on agency providing electric- tions supporting creation Centre and in the state had annual basis. ity, water and telephone of Bodoland state have failed to resolve the Bodos' "In the report, the par- connections to their ac- threatened to resume the problems. ties shall submit that they commodation. agitation over their de- He said that while the are not in arrears of any In the recent assembly mand, initially through a BJP assured to look into dues to the government polls, some of the candi- 'rail roko' in October and the statehood demand on account of rent to the dates could not file their an indefinite economic ahead of the 2014 Lok competent authority for nomination as they had blockade in Bodo areas Sabha polls and also the the accommodation oc- not provided a 'no dues in November, if the Cen- 2016 Assam assembly cupied by them and for certificate', then Chief tre and state governments polls, yet the party had services such as telephone, Election Commissioner failed to respond to their ignored the issues of Bod- EM Images/Caisii Mao ^ĂŶĚĂƌƟƐƚDĂŶĂƐ<ƵŵĂƌ^ĂŚŽŽĨƌŽŵWƵƌŝ͕KƌŝƐƐĂŐŝǀĞƐĮŶŝƐŚŝŶŐƚŽƵĐŚĞƐƚŽĂƐĂŶĚƐĐƵůƉƚƵƌĞ electricity, water and Nasim Zaidi had told PTI demand. oland and the Bodo people ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƟŶŐŐŽĚĚĞƐƐƵƌŐĂĂŚĞĂĚŽĨƵƌŐĂWƵũĂĐĞůĞďƌĂƟŽŶƐĂƚEĞƉĂůŝĂƐƟDĂŶĚŝƌŝŶŝŵĂƉƵƌ͕ drainage charges at such in March. 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The photograph of Faiyaz Tripathi directed attention to the "This was the reality that the TEMPERATURE roko' agitation on October of Bodland will continue ture of an injured Palestinian girl "reflects the real pain inflicted picture of the Indian soldier and Permanent Representative of Pa- 10 across the state in the to agitate peacefully," he to spread falsehoods about India by the nefarious designs of Paki- said: "This is a real picture and kistan sought to obfuscate," Trip- Max: Min: first phase of the agitation. said. and to divert attention from Is- stan on India", Tripathi told the not a fake picture of Lt. Umar athi said. KOHIMA 25° 17° From the first week of No- Asked about BTAD lamabad's role as the hub of world General Assembly, contrasting it Faiyaz. A young officer from the Lodhi "yet again sought to di- DIMAPUR 30° 22° vember, we will hold an that was set up in 2003, terrorism. with the fake picture used by Lo- Indian State of Jammu and Kash- vert attention from Pakistan's role RF: RH: indefinite economic block- Boro said its creation Paulomi Tripathi, a First Sec- dhi on Saturday while reacting to mir, Umar Faiyaz was kidnapped as the hub of global terrorism," KOHIMA 5mm 92% ade in Bodoland Territori- was never their demand. retary in India's UN Mission, on External Affairs Minister Sushma at a wedding reception. He was Tripathi said. "She did so by cal- DIMAPUR 2mm 89% al Area Districts (BTAD)," "BTAD has failed to ful- Monday held up both the fake pic- Swaraj. brutally tortured and killed by lously holding up a picture of an ΎZĂŝŶĨĂůů;Z&ͿΎZĞůĂƟǀĞŚƵŵŝĚŝƚLJ;Z,Ϳ ABSU President Promod fil the aspirations of the ture used by Pakistani Permanent The picture of the injured girl Pakistan-supported terrorists in injured girl." dĞŵƉĞƌĂƚƵƌĞŝŶ^ƚĂƚĞĂƉŝƚĂůƐ Boro told IANS. Bodo people as a whole. Representative Maleeha Lodhi that Lodhi displayed, was on the May 2017." "The Permanent Representa- Max. Min. Max. Min. Aizawl 30° 21 ° Itanagar 31° 24° "We will also organise Only a few leaders have and the photograph of Lt. Umar other hand, that of Rawya Abu "This is a true picture," she tive of Pakistan misled the As- Agartala 34° 27° Shillong 24° 19° sit-ins and hunger strikes become rich after the crea- Faiyaz, a young soldier from the Jom'a taken in July 2014 and pub- said. "It portrays a harsh reality. A sembly by displaying this picture Gangtok 28° 15° Delhi 36° 24° in November," Boro said, tion of BTAD while prob- Indian Kashmir who was kid- lished by The New York Times in picture of terror emanating from to spread falsehood aboyut India," Guwahati 34° 26° Kolkata 35° 27° adding that they were lems remain for the com- napped and tortured by Pakistan- March 2015 under the caption, across our borders that the people Tripathi added. "A fake picture to Imphal 30° 21° Chennai 32° 26° forced to resume the agi- mon Bodos," he said. backed terrorists. "Conflict, Courage and Healing of India, especially in the Jammu push a completely false narrative." EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 2 STATE Thanamir village celebrates Apple festival Intersectoral convergence meet on dengue Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): PFPSD S Kiusumew Yim- The 7th Apple festival, chunger, NBCC mission- jointly organised by Than- ary Tangit Longkumer, amir Village Council and DHO Kiphire S Senka district administration un- Jamir, and ADC Pungro der the aegis of depart- Wennyei Konyak. ment of Horticulture was The programme was celebrated at public ground chaired by Among and Thanamir village with the Somule while invocation theme ‘Apple for harmo- was pronounced by pastor ny, health and wealth’ on TBC Hanji. Students of Sept. 16. GPS Thanamir village pre- Speaking on the oc- sented a special number. casion as the chief guest, The celebration was DC Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome chairing the Intersectoral convergence meeting. Deputy Commissioner, marked by cultural dances Kiphire, Sedevikho Khro performed by the various Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): ures. He also mentioned that presented by Joint Direc- called upon the villagers DC Kiphire Sedevikho Khro being felicitated by the organisers. cultural troupes of Than- Intersectoral convergence the district administration tor & SPO, NVBDCP Dr. to be enterprising and hard amir village. meeting on dengue was held will try the best possible way Kevichusa Medikhru. Power working toward the suc- as India produces and con- ticulture department for assistance and initiative The programme was at DC’s conference hall on to reach out to the public in point presentation on lab cess and growth of apple sumes large qualities of initiating such event which would be continue in the followed by apple exhibi- Sep. 22. various ways. Once every procedures was presented farming in the areas. He apple which is one of the brings a lot of beneficial days to come for common tion-cum-sale and visits to Chairing the meeting community extent their co- by SSH Dimapur Dr. Temsu also urged the farmers main stable foods. for the peoples and also lucrative of the people and apple orchard. DC Dimapur, Kesonyu operation most problems while MD DH Dimapur to put sincere effort in to In his welcome ad- encouraging toward the society at large. The programme was Yhome emphasised on the will be solved, DC added. Dr. Ngopelo presented on apple farming in order to dress, chairman Thanamir farmers for the better de- Short speeches were attended by officials from importance of the issue and Welcome address was clinical management and produce large qualities to Village Council, Tsechi- velopment in the farming also delivered by executive district administration, said that the essence of the delivered by CMO Dimapur. Assistant Director UVBDS attract investors and buy- mong lauded the district sectors. He also expressed secretary of YBBA Rev. police, leaders, students, meeting is to work out and Presentation on overview on (NVBDCP) on vector con- ers from mainland India, administration and Hor- hope that such kind of A Thsankiu, President and public. to bring preventive meas- dengue and malaria was trol measure. Rotary and Interact club clean WCYO mourns Khriezephe village availed free health aid supported by Dr. Albert free from tobacco and Zhimomi’s demise medical in-charge, Chief make the village as to- Imkongliba Memorial Hospital Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): Western Medical Officer (CMO) bacco free village. Chakhesang Youth Organization office, Dimapur. Asetuo gave power- (WCYO) is saddened at the sudden Nodal officer, BDS point presentation on the demise of Yeheto Zhimomi, general & PGD (HP) Tobacco effects of tobacco. Later, secretary of GB Union Dimapur and Control, Dr. C Tetseo the health check up was the most senior ACAUT Nagaland enlighten the community initiated with the support member. about the harmful facts from Medical Superin- The WCYO described Zhimomi as of consuming and smok- tendent Longleng Dr. a humble and loving fatherly figure and ing tobacco, and the de- Toshirenla, MO District his life was an inspiration to the young- clining rate of economy Hospital Dimapur, Dr. V er generation. The organization also Dimapur, Sep. 25 village under Chumuke- because of purchasing Kezo and DCM, CMO regretted the void created by his demise (EMN): The MSW train- dima in collaboration tobacco products. He also Office and Communi- which will be difficult to fill in. ees of North East Insti- with Development As- shared the facts about ty Mobilizer National The WCYO extended sympathy tute of Social Science and sociation of Nagaland what cause tobacco ad- Health Mission (NHM) and condolences to the bereaved family Research (NEISSR) or- (DAN), Peace channel diction and also encour- Imlilemla Longkumer. and prayed for comfort and peace to ganised a medical camp and District Tobacco age the community to A total of 54 patients near and dear ones. on Sep. 23 at Khriezephe Control Cell (DTCC) and make the environment availed free treatment. NSRLM sensitisation prog. launched in Mokokchung Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): Sensitisa- to be undertaken in the block. As- tion of women SHG. The program was attended by tion programme on Nagaland State sistant District Program Manager BDO, RD block, Kobulong, EAC Kobulong, staff of Central Volunteers from Rotary and Interact club seen picking litters outside the District Hospital Mokokchung. Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) Bendangtoshi enlightened the par- Temsu Jamir appealed to the village Bank of India Kobulong branch, under the Department of Rural ticipants on the status of NSRLM councils and VDBs to extend full project officer DRDA, Mokokc- Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): Putting into Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital Development was launched at BDO in Mokokchung. support to the mission. hung, BDO & staff of RD block, action, the joint resolution made by the Mokokchung and its adjoining areas on office, RD Block Kobulong, Mokok- Project officer, DRDA, Mokokc- Branch manager of Central Kobulong, staff of District Mis- Press Club Mokokchung, AAM and Sept. 23. chung on Sep. 21. hung and district program manager, Bank of India, Kobulong branch sion Management Unit (DMMU, Rotary Club of Mokokchung to adopt More than 60 Interact Club members Block program manager, Toshimongla Kichu exhorted the Namoijam Bhopendro Singh, who NSRLM, DRDA, Mokokchung), ‘Conservation as a way of life’, the Rotary and Rotary club members participated in NSRLM Kobulong block, Moatoshi stakeholders and staff of NSRLM to also spoke at the programme assured village councils, VDBs, women de- Club of Mokokchung with Interact Club the social work by picking up litters in an in his welcome address and introduc- discover the resources and potential to extend cooperation to the mission partment and SHGs representatives members from Jubilee Memorial School effort to beautify and keep the surround- tion to NSRLM shared the aims and of the area for the uplift of income in and also SHGs in uplifting the poor from all the villages under RD block, and MGHSS conducted a social work at ing clean. objectives of NSRLM and activities the households through the forma- in the block. Kobulong, and Mokokchung. NEWS IN BRIEF Special summary revision meet with political parties Road safety prog. in Wokha Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): DEOs and all EROs should Wokha District Transport office will be holding a road A meeting for special sum- hold meetings with political safety awareness programme on Sep. 27, 11 a.m. at mary revision of electoral parties and inform them Hammock Resort, under the theme “Time for action.” roll 2018 was held at Hotel about the publication of list Deputy Commissioner, Wokha Wezope Kenye will Japfu on Sep. 25 with all the of claims and objections on grace the function as the chief guest. The programme political parties. CEO’s website and cheek is being initiated by Ministry of Road Transport CEO Nagaland, Abhijit the latest instructions of the and Highway (MORTH) in association of State Road Sinha in his opening remark commission about disposal Transport undertaking (ASRTU) and organised by the said revision of electoral of claims and objections. Motor Vehicles Department. During the programme, rolls starts with draft pub- (1) Website of CEO as click- lication of electoral rolls Transport Commissioner Elias T Lotha will deliver able lists for each polling well before the actual com- station the key note address, Sr. Superintendent of Police, mencement of revision of (2) Notice board of ERO Wokha, T.ChumrenLotha will speak on road accident electoral roll with special CEO Abhijit Sinha and representatives of political parties during the Special summary revision meet, on Monday at Hotel Japfü, Kohima. (In Forms 9, 10, 11 and impact and preventions, while Edward Ngullie will focus to have a clean elec- 11 A of RERs 1960) on citizen’s perspective on road safety and District toral roll. fied and proposed for crea- shall separately call meet- reports of progress as well as at all times. Any lapse on (3) Notice board of polling Transport Officer, Wokha will highlight on road safety He informed that the tion/change of location ings of political parties and lists of the locations where part of the concerned of- station (in Forms 9, 10, initiatives. Election Commission of of polling stations shall be explain the schedule and field operations are in pro- ficer shall expose him/her 11 and 11 A of RERs India has decided to use captured and details of the seek cooperation expected gressshould be kept up to to disciplinary actions of 1%0) DoSE notifies on GT seniority list VVPAT in all the future same shall be updated in of them before the date date and made available to the Commission may be (4) A personal notice has The Department of School Education has informed election and no relaxation/ the dashboard. The CEO of draft publication. The the observers. conveyed at least three days been served on the per- that the department is going to restructure the deviation will be allowed in requested ERO/DEOs to draft publication should be The electors’ informa- before the date of publica- son whose name is pro- seniority list of graduate teachers. Therefore, all state the upper limit of 1200 and extensively use the e-mail done on the approved date tion in prescribed Formats tion. posed to be deleted in graduate teachers have been requested to submit 1400 electors in both rural facility for prompt and ac- with due fanfare publicity 1-8 related to draft publi- Additional CEO, N cases other than death their first appointment order, regularization order, and urban polling stations. curate exchange of com- and the copies of draft rolls cation of the electoral roll Moa Aier mentioned that cases. B.Ed certificate (if qualified) and HSLC admit card. Electoral rolls with draft munication. should be handed over to shall be furnished by the in order to facilitate the All deletions on the The commission has de- Late graduate teachers (P/T) are asked to submit first publication of electoral roll recognized political par- CEO along with his studied stakeholders and bringing ground of death shall be cided to take up revision of ties in public meeting in comments and explanatory more transparency in the appointment order, graduation certificate, marksheet are carried out with the sole made only after ascertain- intention of achieving high electoral rolls with reference the presence of press and memoranda to the Com- process of electoral registra- ing the fact of death to the and admit card along with granting of graduate scale fidelity electoral rolls and to Jan. 1, 2018 as the quali- media. In any case, proper mission well before draft tion, the practice of compu- satisfaction of ERO. Veri- order to room no. 19 on or before Oct. 16. Failing to accordingly, pre-revision ac- fying date. The revision shall acknowledgement receipts publication. Every DEO/ terization and posting of all fication before decisions on submit necessary documents on time, the department tivities like training and ori- be a special summary revi- from the representatives ERO will do the similar application forms received deletions and those done shall not be held responsible for non inclusion of his/ entation of EROs/AEROs sion in all States and Union of political parties must be study for his/her district/ in Forms 6, 6A, 7,8 and 8A on the ground of death her name in the said list. carried from time to time, he Territories (except Gujarat obtained and kept in record, assembly constituency and on the website of the CEO should be verified by an informed. and Himachal Pradesh) and CEO informed. forward the same to the on a day to day basis, shall officer not below the rank ADC & DEO Pughoboto informs CEO also said appoint- shall be undertaken as per Sinha asked the recog- CEO and keep this ready for continue. The status of each of Tehsildar before final ADC & DEO Pughoboto Avelu Ruho has informed all ment of Booth Level Offic- the schedule annexed to this nized political parties to reference by roll observer/ application form should be order is passed on Form 7 recognized political party under 13 Pughoboto A/C ers (BLOs) and their training letter, in accordance with identify and appoint Booth CEO. The CEO shall take clearly visible on each row cases of deletions must be that a meeting will be held on Sep. 27, 11 a.m. at and orientation, identifica- Manual On Electoral Roll, Level Agent (BLA) for each prior written clearance of of the list. Further, the web cross verified personally the office chamber of ADC, Pughoboto in connection tion of critical gaps/devia- 2016 along with subsequent polling station who would the Commission for final application used for this by Electoral Registration with special summary revision of photo electoral roll. tions in electoral rolls and instructions with regards to be associated with the spe- publication of the electoral purpose should also provide Officer if they fall in any All administrative officers, supervisors and political strategies are carried out to revision of electoral rolls cial campaign for roll re- rolls. A request to that ef- a facility, that on clicking on of the following categories. party have been requested to attend the meeting bridge remove, deletion of free registration of electors, vision process on special fect shall be made to the any row in the list, the con- It further clarified that all positively. identified multiple entries/ issued from time to time by campaign dates along with Commission by the Chief cerned application form can the Forms received during dead electors, de-duplication the commission. No change BLOs. Electoral Officer along with be printed by any citizen. Special Drive 2017 shall be CoLA, TGSU penultimate meeting campaign to remove du- in the dates in the schedule According to DIPR Formats 1-8 by 20th Decem- With a view to ensure more disposed of and registered plicate entries in the elec- approved by the commis- report, on these special ber 2017 and with Formats involvement of political death cases be removed The penultimate meeting of CoLA, TGSU has been toral roll, and preparation sion will be permitted. campaign dates, the BLOs 1-8, memoranda/note man- parties, the Commission has from the roll after following convened on Sep. 30, 11 a.m. at Tesophenyu of improved digital maps of Adequate publicity and will go through the draft datorily on how the revision allowed BLAs of a recog- due procedure. The supple- Community Hall (newly built) for further activating polling areas, photography awareness drive shall be electoral roll with BLAs of process has achieved the nized political party to file ments shall be prepared well to host the 39th General Conference of Rengma campaign for residual elec- ensured by DEOs and CEO recognized political par- targets fixed and the strat- applications in bulk, subject before the draft publication Students’ Union. All committees have been requested tors whose images are not regarding the summary ties of State concerned and egy to address any shortfalls to the condition that a BLA of electoral rolls, 2018 so to be present physically to update report and progress available in the roll (H2H revision programme. All identify the corrections, etc. during continuous updating shall not submit more than that outcome of disposal is of the committee. campaign to collect images the DEOs and CEO shall BLAs, once appointed from may also be furnished. This 10 Forms to BLO at one reflected in integrated draft of residual electors), prepa- get the revision schedule a recognised political party, should, in any case, be done time/in one day. If a BLA electoral roll at the time of Zeme council notifies private schools ration of CEO’s website for properly disseminated to will continue as BLA, un- at least 7 days before the flies more than 30 applica- its publication. Preparation In confluence with the SCERT notification on Tribal draft publication of integrat- media, political parties and less their appointment is date of final publication, so tions/forms during entire of Elector Photo Identity Naga language “Naga Heritage Studies” from Class ed rolls and providing search social organizations should rescinded/revoked by the that clearance DEOs/EROs period of filing claims and Card (EPIC) for the first- 1 to 5 dated 9th Sept.2017 for the 2018 academic facility, standardization of reach out to electors/eligible political party concerned. shall do Periodic reporting objections, then the cross time young electors may session, the Zeme Council Nagaland has directed all search facility at website, population extensively well In addition to Divisional of progress made during the verification must be done by be done latest by 20thJanu- before the date of draft pub- Commissioners, who shall revision process regularly private schools within Zeme jurisdiction under Peren updating of control tables ERO/AERO themselves. ary2018 and handed over (including polling stations lication of electoral rolls. act as electoral roll observ- bymaking entries in pre- Display of list of claims to BLO/ERO/DEO etc. district to place their requirement as per the students’ updating) and database and For making the purpose of ers for districts comprised scribed Formats available at and objections list of all by 22ndJanuary 2018 for enrollment within Sept. 30. Schools may contact integration of rolls (irrespec- publication of draft rolls within their divisions, the ECI dashboard, in accord- claims and objections re- ceremonial distribution on Heritage Publishing House Dimapur at 038622464311 tive of whether it is election effective, series of SVEEP Commission may depute ance with the procedure laid ceived are put up on the National Voters’ Day, Jan. or +919436602654. Further, it has informed that there or non-election year), prepa- events, multiple and peri- its observers/ECl officers/ down therein. The CEO website of CEO so that any 25, 2018, the. shall be a combine meeting of Zeme Council Nagaland ration of detailed action plan odic meetings with political roll auditors to randomly shall check it to ensure its up citizen may be able to see Representatives of po- and Zeme literature committees at the SCERT office on for SVEEP etc. have been parties at Taluk, district check, audit and supervise to date status. It is reiterated the list and lodge objections litical parties from RJD, Sept. 28. All executive members have been requested planned by the States/UTs. and state levels and regular the revision process. Hence, for absolute compliance by with the concerned ERO. In BJP, NCP, and both fac- to attend the meeting positively. Longitude of all poll- press meets may be organ- it is essential that all roll all the concerned that dash addition to this - tions of NPF attended the ing stations, newly identi- ized. All DEOs and CEO related records including board must be kept updated Adequate publicity, all programme. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, September 26, 2017

C M Y K STATE 3 Chakhesang Clean Election Anglers and council members campaigners and legislators meet declare ‘no explosives zone’ the corruption. He said that verifying and examining the electoral roll should be the main priority to have Clean Election. ‘Evils can- not be removed until and unless the electoral roll is cleaned,’ the updates stated. Chikhutso Rhakho too suggested that electoral roll should be verified and proxy votings should be ex- amined thoroughly to bring changes into our society. The Chakhesang Public The meeting of ‘anglers’ and council members in progress. Organization’s President Kekhwengulo Lea also Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): The District ologist at NU; Yanger Pongen, EE of mentioned that the attitude Anglers of Wokha, Nagaland (DAWN) the PHED of Mokokchung exhorted the of blaming legislators and had a joint coordination meeting with gathering about the importance of angling the candidates should be village council members on Sep. 16, at and the environment. stopped. With the start of Woods, Ashaa village. After a lengthy discussion, the mem- the CCEM, many have The meeting was called with the aim to bers declare a “no explosives zone” start- Campaigners of the Clean Election and Chakhesang legislators. talked about the movement promote angling, ecotourism and conser- ing from Fisheries department’s hatchery as an impossible movement vation of indigenous species of fish in an till two kilometres stretch towards Chubi Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): Lea; president of the Cha- Also, Deo Nukhu was preciated the movement but he says that CCEM is around Doyang reservoir. River. Members of the Chakhe- khesang Mothers’ Associa- stated to have suggested and the 18 points guide- a possible movement if we Members from Pangti, Sunglup, Yon- The meeting also decided to put up sang Clean Election Move- tion Zaposhelu Venuh; and that the election Code of lines of the CCEM. He all come out together, the chücho, Ashaa, Doyang Lotha Hoho, signboards and hoardings in said area as ment (CCEM) are informed former CPO president, Conduct and the guidelines requested that false allega- updates stated. Thilong village and fishermen’s from a precautionary measure. The members to have conducted a joint Yesonu Veyie, also spoke of the CCEM should be tions made by the church The Chakhesang Moth- Chubi area attended the meeting, it was appealed to the department in concern to meeting with present and at the meeting, the updates compared to be more suc- leaders to the candidates ers’ Association’s Presi- informed. continue supplying sufficient fish to ‘im- former Chakhesang legisla- stated. cessful in bringing about and the legislators should dent Zaposhelii Venuh also Resource person Dr. Nribemo Odyuo, prove the plight of the poor fishermen in tors. Updates on Monday Former Speaker Zhove- some changes. Deo also be studied properly. And spoke at the event, the up- scientist at BSI Shillong; TS Lotha, ge- an around Doyang reservoir.’ informed that the event hu Lohe and former MLA shared the practical dif- he also says that buying dates informed. She said was part of the Nagaland Chikhutso Rhakho also ficulties in following all and selling of votes have that selling or buying (vote) Baptist Church Council’s spoke at the meeting. the guidelines though he already started therefore and proxy voting should Clean Election ‘guidelines’ According to the up- appreciated the 18 point he requests the CCEM to be eliminated. The leader to bring changes to the po- dates, Kuzholuzo Neinu guidelines of the CCEM. work out as alleged by the hoped that the movement Students urged to value dignity of labour litical system in Nagaland. appreciated the initiative Also, Neiba while church leaders. will be a ‘blessing’ for the Our Correspondent The programme was taken by the CCEM and addressing appealed the All present and former society, according to the Kohima, Sep. 25 (EMN): chaired by Dr. Kuzhopoyi also requested them to crowd to be more practical legislators appreciated the update. The Poumai Students’ Un- Tunyi, Convener of CCEM study the Election Code and put collective efforts as 18 point guidelines and will Likewise, former CPO ion of Kohima (PNTMK) and Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tet- of Conduct too for better we all agree in principles go by it but they also said President Yesonu Veyie conducted its 33rd fresh- seo, Executive Secy. of results. He says that 100% to bring about changes. He some points are practically stated that he appreciated men conclave and literary CBCC led the devotion. results may not be possible said, ‘Let us not hate each not possible and therefore the CCEM for having a vi- day on Sep. 23 at the APO The legislators who but will surely be a success other because criticism request CCEM to modify sion to change the society. Hall at Kohima. spoke in the meeting and Azo also mentioned can never be the solution.’ the guidelines if possible, He said that leaders should The programme had in were Neiba Kronu, Deo that every candidate wants He requested the CCEM the press release stated. be respected and supported attendance too the ADC Nukhu, Chotisuh Sazo and and wish to win very clean and CBCC to work with Zhovehu Lohe was to bring about changes. of Senapti in Manipur, Kuzholuzo Nienu, it was but practically it may be the Naga national groups mentioned as having stated “He also says that ML Markson; ADC mem- informed. difficult. He also shared to have a proper lines and that the integrity, calibre electoral roll should be ber of Senapati Alexander The president of the some of the ground reali- understanding one’s own and capability etc., of can- cleaned first to have clean Maikho; and vice presi- Chakhesang Public Or- ties faced by the legislators profession. didates / legislators have and peaceful elections,” the dent of the Naga Students’ ganization Kekhwengulo and the candidates. Further, Sazo also ap- become useless because of updates added. Federation, Boveio Poukai Duo as chief guest, guest of honour and special guest, in that order. While reminding the EM Images ML Markson addressing the Poumai students of Kohima during their Preparations for Lao-ong Phek’s ANPSA conducts students of the value of freshmen conclave on September 23. dignity of labour, Mark- annual seminar son noted that the present where opportunities come Stating that their prima- festival underway in Mon Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): The Phek unit of the All Naga- generation has better privi- only once. Therefore, he ry objective is to complete land Private School Association (ANPSA) held its annual leges and opportunities to has urged the students to be their studies and pursue seminar on Sep. 22 at Nazareth School in Pfutsero town. achieve comparing the past serious in their studies and their dreams, he said that The unit issued a press release on Monday. and that of their parents’ be more determined. the hopes of the parents The president of the ANPSA (central) Bithungo Kikon lives. He advised the parents and the community lie on was the guest speaker and Sabu Koza, vice president, of the The students were also and elders also not to be- them. He has encouraged ANPSA’s Phek unit, was the moderator of the program. advised not to get carried come discouraged when them ‘not to bring disgrace 210 teachers from 27 schools along with their princi- away by the events hap- their children fail to meet and disappointment.’ pals and headmasters attended the seminar, the organisers pening today, but to stick their expectations. Rather Loli John and Ashene informed. to their vision, and work they are to support and Latsatüomai bagged the In his address Bithungo Kikon called Phek district a hard till they achieve their encourage their wards at first and second prize in the progressive district “in terms of basic amenities.” dreams. every step of their life. The extempore speech competi- ‘He insisted that the role of parents is to be more Also, Maikho urged the negative or positive ap- tion that was conducted as encouraging, supporting and appreciative of educative students to expand their proach of the parents will part of the event. Rozüne environment,’ the press release stated. ‘He encouraged the horizons, be prepared to change the entire course of Rose and Loli John were teachers by saying that they are the foundation builders and face any eventualities as their wards’ lives, he said. declared the first and sec- the attitude of the child. He advised the teachers to have a they venture to the un- In his brief exhortation, ond prize winners in the road plan for the future to set an example for the students known and bloom where Poumai Hoho’s (Nagaland) debate competition that to emulate.’ they are planted. Life, he President SP Raile advised was held with the theme Sabu Koza, the moderator of the seminar, “cleared said, was not an excuse the students to ‘understand ‘advantage of professional many doubts raised by the teachers,” the press release but ‘it is what you are and the true purpose of getting courses.’ stated. “He encouraged the eligible teachers to make use what you make out of it.’ education and not to waste Ashene Latsatüomai of this opportunity to get themselves trained as it turns out He maintained that the life time for unnecessary things and Paodü were declared to be much cheaper than the regular course,” the organisers of a student was the most which may distract their as the Miss and Mister stated in the press release. ‘crucial and tempting stage’ attention.’ Fresher’s title. A seminar about ‘art of taking Preparations underway in Mon for the Lao-ong festival) on competitive examinations’ Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): organisers informed. N Thongwang Konyak, The Konyak community Chief Minister TR Ze- MLA, will attend the occa- Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): important for our young is preparing to celebrate liang is scheduled to attend sion as chief guest while S A seminar about what the aspirants to understand the ‘Lao-ong Mo,’ said to be the Loa-Ong Mo inaugural Khoiwang Wangsa will at- organisers called the “art of nature and dynamics of a post-harvest festival in programme as the chief tend the programme as the preparing for engineering such exam.’ Mon town on Sep. 28 and guest and Noke Wangnao, guest of honour, the press and medical exams” was Further, the speaker was the 29th. The Lao-ong Mo chairman of DAN as the release stated. conducted through the ini- quoted as having said that Committee issued a press guest of honour, the press “The major event of the tiative of a resource group ‘by attending a seminar as release informing about the release informed. morning session will con- called the Impact Hub So- this, it will not only help event on Monday. “As mark of thanksgiv- stitute of ‘Wantok Weihpu’ ciety, on Sep. 23. young aspirants to clear the Under the aegis of the ing for the bountiful harvest or ‘Indigenous games and A press release from the doubt but will also instil in Konyak Union, the press during the current year, sports’ competition in vari- group on Monday informed them a sense of competi- release stated, Lao-ong Mo all local products ranging ous categories. All federat- that Praveen Kumar, di- tiveness and competence.’ is being jointly organised by from artistic handicrafts ing units under Konyak rector of Vidya Mandir It will also help parents the Konyak Nyupuh Sheko to harvested crops will be Union will compete for the Classes, from Delhi was to have a clearer picture Khong, Konyak Students’ exhibited and put on sale prizes with great passion the resource person for the and understanding about Union, Konyak Baptist Bu- during the event. All eleven and enthusiasm. Day-2 event. Around 300 students, the scope and prospect of meinok Bangjum, Konyak federating units under Kon- (evening): In the final order parents and well -wishers pursuing medical and en- Gazetted Officers’ Union, yak Union and twelve fed- of the event, Shri. Naiba from various institutions gineering courses for their Konyak Village Council erating units under Konyak Konyak. Advisor State Lot- in and around Dimapur children. Union, and the Mon Dis- Nyupuh Sheko Khong will tery & NBDA will grace the attended the seminar, the In his discourse, Praveen trict VDB Association. take active part with the occasion as chief guest and organisers informed in the Kumar said competition ‘With the need not spirit of competition in the with Shri. Honje Konyak press release. should be an art of life. He only to engage with the exhibition and sales,” the DC Mon as the guest of The director of Impact said forcing the students Praveen Kumar addressing the career-guidance event. cultural past but also to organisers informed. honour,” the press release Hub Society Imlinungla to study is not the solution accommodate values and On day-one (evening), stated. Molier addressed the stu- but motivating them was said. Involvement will help press release. According to the press virtues which are embed- EE Pangteang Konyak, An evening session ‘tal- dents. She said that Im- the answer. He spoke of the students to prepare ‘He said students of release, he said that ‘For ded within this culture, Minister for RD & REPA, ent night’ will focus on pact Hub Society had been several ‘mantra’ to become better for their next step. Nagaland can now attain Nagaland students to com- the theme ‘Enculturation’ is scheduled to attend the performance of individuals working over the years to successful in life. Firstly, Fourthly, students should the same class going on in pete and be at par on a na- (has) been adopted as the programme as chief guest and groups in various cate- bring about substantial and as a student, he said one not only ask question but Delhi via satellite without tional level the best available theme for this year’s festi- while Pohwang Konyak, gories of talents, the organ- qualitative change in the should have focus in what- should also take ownership any interruption. Students option for now is through val. Therefore, the concept parliamentary secretary for isers stated. ‘This is impera- field of education, the press ever they do. Secondly, he in trying to solve their query in Nagaland can now be technology which is V-Sat of this celebration is not NRLM & Evaluation will tive not only to encourage release stated. asked the students to have a and doubt. He also said that trained and tutored by the class.’ to limit to the celebration be the guest of honour. and promote the talents of Further, she said that sense of responsibility and interests is a by product of best national faculty team ‘It is the only alternative of agricultural harvest and “The programme will old and young alike but also ‘our students are bright but integrity. hardworking. He exhorted from Delhi and also have and a gateway to compete productivity but more so to also witness recognition build a mechanism through they lack proper guidance ‘As parents wouldn’t the students to never give access to same advance on a national level. He also inculcate values which are and acknowledgement of which emerging individu- and foundational concept leave their children no mat- up no matter the odds and national study material, announced giving scholar- harmonious and construc- Konyak individuals and als can be identified,’ the of any competitive exam, ter what the situation is, challenges along the way. attempt the same class test, ship class to deserving can- tive in its nature,’ the press personalities who have ex- press release added. which is why we do not see similarly students should Also, Kumar officially mock test and avail the same didate and ask the students release stated. celled in various categories The Konyak Union has many of our young aspir- treat their career as their announced the opening of feedback and coaching to to enrol in a batch at a very The two-day event will during the current year,” invited all to be part of ants clearing engineering babies,’ he said. the Vidya Mandir classes in help improve their learn- reasonable and affordable constitute of various cel- the organisers informed. the festival, the organisers as well as medical entrance Thirdly, students should Dimapur which are now in ing curve,’ the press release price,’ the press release from ebrative programmes, the On day-two (morning), added. exam .Therefore, It is very involve in their studies, he full swing, according to the explained. Impact Hub Society added. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur,Tuesday, September 26, 2017 4 REGION Govt holds workshop with states to Manipur CM to discuss safety of ÀOOJDSVLQ063VFKHPHIRUWULEHV New Delhi, Sep. 25 (PTI): which the price is fixed to minerals, MFP could be The government today protect forest producers the largest generation of state’s youth in Delhi and NCR held a workshop with the against excessive fall in revenue. He emphasised states to identify and fill prices during bumper on the use of social media Imphal, Sep. 25 (IANS): At least to Delhi to attend a music concert the case to the CBI in view of the while fighting off some thieves the gaps due to which a production years. and new technology to three Manipuri youths, including in the National Capital Region. growing agitation. who tried to snatch her bag. She scheme to help tribal’s “This workshop is a help the tribals sell their a woman, have gone missing Chanam’s elder brother On Monday, there was a sit- subsequently succumbed to her get a fair price for ‘minor step towards expanding produce at best prices. or have died in Delhi and the claims that her been missing since in protest in Imphal demanding injuries a few days ago. forest produce’ remained a the horizon of the On the occasion, NCR in the past few days and the concert in Greater Noida whereabouts of Bittoo Taorem Meanwhile, protests in Delhi non-starter in many states scheme which is being the Tribal Cooperative Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and lodged a missing person’s from Imphal. He had gone to and Imphal over these deaths after its launch in 2014. implemented in nine Marketing Development was to take up the case of one report with a local police station. Vasant Kunj in Delhi with his seemed to have no impact. The ‘Minimum states. Today it is expanded Federation of India of them with his Uttar Pradesh However, there were reports that mother for treatment and has Congress MLA Joykishan Support Price for Minor nationwide,” said Union Limited (TRIFED), a counterpart Yogi Adityanath. Chanam’s body with brutal injury been missing since September 13. Khumukcham told IANS Forest Produce’ scheme Tribal Minister Jual Oram. national- level organisation Biren Singh was to meet marks was cremated as unclaimed. The protesters said the agitation on Monday that the Central that was launched in nine The scheme till now under the tribal affairs Adityanath on the sidelines of Students and other activists will be intensified if his whereabouts government does not take states in 2014, has now has not been implemented ministry, also inked an the Bharatiya Janata Party’s here have been demanding a are not known by September 28. seriously the deaths of persons been introduced in all the properly due to the lack MoU with e-commerce ongoing National Executive meet Central Bureau of Investigation Also, in an another recent from the northeast. “There is states. of participation from the player Amazon to expand in New Delhi to discuss the probe into it. Biren Singh said incident, a tribal girl from Manipur growing fear that some of them The MSP is a form of state agencies, a senior the market for tribal controversial disappearance of that he would request his Uttar travelling in an autorickshaw might have been victims of organ market intervention by ministry official said. handicrafts via the online Parvash Chanam who had come Pradesh counterpart to hand over in Delhi fell out of the vehicle theft,” he alleged. the government through He said that after retail space ,0'UHSRUWVUDLQGHÀFLHQF\ ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’ campaign ¶)LUVWRIÀFLDOURXQGRI0L]R organises in Manipur JRYW+3&WDONVEHIRUH&KULVWPDV· in Northeast region Our Correspondent Aizawl, Sep. 25 (PTI): political crisis. approval. Our Correspondent Imphal East(- against last year’s record of Senapati,Sep. 25: Water and Sanitation Committee Mizoram Home Minister T h e o f f i c i a l l eve l The bill sought to Imphal, Sep. 25 (EMN): 14),Thoubal(-44)and 1850.9mm rainfall. Senapati public health and engineering Division, R Lalzirliana today said talks between the state give more autonomy to Manipur and Nagaland Senapati(-45)also have rain Manipur has witnessed government of Manipur today organized ‘Swachhta Hi the first round of official government and the HPC the present Sinlung Hills are facing rain deficiency deficiency even though as many as five times flood Sewa’ campaign at Senapati Town Hall. level talks between the (D) in Aizawl concluded Development Council and in North Eastern region no datas are available in within a period of five On the occasion, public health and engineering Mizoram government on Friday last on an rechristen it as Sinlung Hills this monsoon. Except case of Churachandpur,C months since cyclone mora department Minister L Dikho and DC Senapati district and the Manipur-based optimistic note, according Council and the powers, Imphal west district(150), handel,Bishnupur,Tameng hit the state in May this Athem Muivah, were the chief guest and guest of honour Hmar People’s Convention to leaders of delegations functions and autonomy the remaining districts in long and Ukhrul.Similarly year. So far properties worth respectively.Dikho said, Swachh Bharat is the main (Democrats) is likely to be of both sides. of the council including Manipur receives less rain Kohima(-1),Phek(-45) and cr. of rupees have been agenda of the present government. held before Christmas. During the two-day election to the members during this year’s monsoon Wokha(-75) have deficit destroyed besides claiming He appealed to village chairmen and secretaries to The two sides have parleys held in Aizawl were discussed on detail, (June 1-Sep. 25).Similarly rain while remaining lives of not less than 20 initiate strict implementation of Open Defecation Free been working on the since Thursday last, the Lalbiakzama said. except Dimapur district(76) districts- Peren,Kiphere,M people. Many villagers village. He also appealed the church leader and school modalities for signing a proposed Sinlung Hills He added that details in case of Nagaland, the okokchung,Tuensang,Zun under Sugnu and Kumbi teachers to take cleanliness programme and inculcate the peace accord as also the Council Bill, 2017 was about the rehabilitation remaining districts also heboto have no datas. constituencies in Manipur’s habit of keeping cleanliness environment. powers, functions and deliberated in detail, state p a c k a g e , s u r r e n d e r receives less rain, according Even though IMD Kakching and Bishnupur Many village chairmen, secretaries, public leaders and autonomy of the proposed additional secretary for of around 60 militants to Indian Meteorological reports suggest rain districts are still taking government officers attended the function and the members Sinlung Hill Council. home and leader of the belonging to the HPC (D) Department(IMD) website. deficiency in Manipur, shelter at the safer places attended in the function have taken pledge of Swachhta Hi Expressing optimism government delegation insurgent group as also An official of Regional Indian Council of and relied camps after their Seva. The pledge was administered by the chief guest on the outcome of the Lalbiakzama said, adding, the resettlement plan had Meteorological Centre, Agricultural Research areas were inundated in the talks, Lalzirliana said that t h e r e wa s a g e n e r a l been discussed during the Guwahati speaking to this Imphal centre reports last spell of flood in their both the sides are sincere consensus on the bill and course of the talks that reporter on phone said claimed that Lamphelpat areas after heavy showers about finding a permanent the decision was being commenced from August that Manipur is facing a area under Imphal West on September 19.However No trains cancelled solution to the Hmar sent to the government for 10 last year. 35 percent rain deficiency district receives highest there is no report of any in this year’s monsoon. rainfall in the last seven years. human casualty except the The state receives just As per its records collected at flooding of homesteads, states NF railway 883.1mm rainfall against ICAR Lamphelpat area, the crop lands, fish farms and Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): Unprecedented flood had Copter service for Durga its actual rainfall of around area received 1967.5mm of government office and It is informed in a press caused heavy damage to 1361.5mm this time. rainfall from June to Sep.24, institutions. statement by NF railway bridges and tracks in Bihar that there will be no & West Bengal in first week Puja revellers in Tripura cancellation of trains. of August. As a result, rail There had been reports communication to Kolkata, Agartala, Sep. 25 (IANS): The state-owned Tripura State Rifles, have 115 ultrasound machines registered in a section of media Delhi and South India were The Tripura government Pawan Hans Helicopters intensified their counter- regarding cancellation of disrupted. More than 80 will operate a helicopter Ltd has also been operating insurgency operations under PC and PNDT Act in Manipur more than 45 trains which mail/express or passenger service for Durga Puja the helicopter service in in the terrorist-prone, has created confusions trains had to be cancelled at revellers and sightseers to the other mountainous sensitive, trouble-torn Our Correspondent programme was started during the among travelling public. that time. enable them get an aerial northeastern states at a and hilly areas of the Imphal, Sep. 25 (EMN): For smooth inception of the present government N.F Railway authorities This extension of the view of tourist spots and subsidised rate. northeastern state to foil implementation of Pre Conception in the state. The main focus under this categorically state that it cancellation has been puja celebrations here, an Meanwhile, state any attempt at disturbing and Pre Natal Diagnostic Technique programme is to immunize all children has not cancelled any train. wrongly interpreted as new official said on Monday. Power and Transport the festivities, the officer Act (PC & PNDT) in the State, so far and cover unvaccinated and partially In fact, railway engineers cancellation. We would The copter service, Minister Manik Dey added. 115-ultrasound machines, both in private vaccinated children until cover of and workers are working like to reiterate here that run by government-owned said that to maintain CCTVs and metal and government hospitals, have been full immunization as per guideline of relentlessly to remove all there has been no fresh Tripura Road Transport uninterrupted electricity detectors have been registered. government of India. And the Intensified bottlenecks to normalize cancellation of trains. We Corporation (TRTC), will supply during the five-day installed near the puja With the formation of implementing Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) train services. are restoring all trains in be conducted in the form of puja period, Mizoram pandals (marquees) and bodies like State Supervisory Board Programme was conducted in round-wise It further stated that, for phases and all other trains 20-minute-long trips in and would provide 20 MW of other sensitive locations (SSB); State Advisory Committee manners throughout the nine districts in the benefit of the public, N.F would be restored as soon around Agartala. There power to Tripura. while over 8,000 security (SAC) and State Appropriate Authority the state. Railway authority would as repair works of bridges will be six sorties in a day. “Despite huge personnel and quick (SAA), the PC and PNDT Act was fully The Ministry of Health & Family like to clarify the issue and & tracks are completed, it “For sightseeing demand of power (300 reaction teams besides implemented in Manipur from the year Welfare is currently rolling out an set to rest all speculations. added. and witnessing Durga MW) during Durga bomb and dog squads 2003. The main purpose of enacting the innovative electronic vaccine intelligence Puja, the per head fare Puja festivities, Tripura have been deployed across PC & PNDT act is to ban the use of sex network called eVIN across all districts of for an adult is Rs 1,600 would maintain supply Tripura. selection techniques after conception and Manipur. The technological innovation and for children below of 160 MW of power to Police pickets have prevent the misuse of prenatal diagnostic is implemented by the United Nations Bomb blast in Manipur 12 years it is Rs 1,400,” Bangladesh as this is the been set up at important technique for sex selective abortion. Development Programme. All the 114 Imphal, Sep. 25 (IANS): Unidentified persons set off a TRTC Managing Director national commitment,” and strategic locations PC & PNDT is one of the vaccine store/cold chain points of the bomb blast near the house of a businessman in Imphal Keshab Kar told IANS. he added. and mobile and foot priority programmes being taken up earlier 9 districts and 2 sub districts of early on Monday, causing damage to some buildings. No He said: “The joy rides A police officer said patrolling has been by the Directorate of Family Welfare Manipur are covered under this project. casualties were reported, police said. would be conducted in vigil along the India- initiated along with Department, Manipur. It is in co- Information, Education and The blast went off at 2 a.m. in Mantripukhri area. Police eight-seater double-engine Bangladesh border and intelligence networks. ordination with the district level officials Communication (IEC) cell of this said the bomb was planted near the house of businessman choppers of Pawan Hans in trouble-torn areas has According to the for better aspects of the health of mother Directorate is supporting IEC activities Pankaj Jain.Jain has denied that he had received any Helicopters Ltd. The rides been tightened with the official, around 2,300 and children of the state. Universal of various programmes of the Family extortion threats from any armed group.The explosion would be conducted for deployment of additional community and about 100 Immunization Programme; Child Health Welfare Services to strengthen the took place in Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s five days from Tuesday.” central paramilitary and family pujas, including Programme; Information, Education implementation by giving awareness i.e. constituency. Biren Singh has strongly condemned the blast. Sponsored by the state security personnel. approximately 1,300 in & Communication; Demographic & Radio jingles, TV spot on Local Cable Police said no arrests have been made so far.Another Union Home Ministry, Paramilitary forces rural and interior areas, Evaluation; Training etc. are the other TV & DDK and Advertisement in Local bomb was detonated in the same locality some days back, the chopper service has Assam Rifles and Central are being organised in programmes. newspapers,Hoarding. to the public as per injuring four persons who had come from other states. been subsidised by the Reserve Police Force Tripura this year -- a figure Phase - 4 Mission Indradhanush guideline of Government of India. Security has been stepped up in the locality. government. (CRPF), along with lesser than last year.

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Swerve off course EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 STATE 5 Doulo Clan and others flay assassination attempt Inter-denomination youth Kohima, Sep. 25 (EMN): The Doulo ing away their hard earned money. mapur Chamber of Commerce and Clan Kohima vehemently condemned The clan also expressed hope that Industries (DCCI), Business Associa- the assassination attempt on the life of the law enforcing agencies will book the tion of Nagas (BAN), East Dimapur proprietor of M/S Kuda Cold Storage, criminals at the earliest so that citizens Business Association (EDBA) and prog. at Chiephobozou L Doulo on Sep. 21 presumably by are protected and the people’s confi- Chumukedima Chambers of Com- NSCN (K) cadres. dence in them will be bestowed again, merce and Trade Association(CCCTA) Terming the act as ‘dastardly and lest the confidence of the people is lost to arrest the culprits. The Kuzhalhü beyond human comprehension’, the in the law enforcing agencies in fighting Zawe expressed sincere appreciation to clan in a condemnation note issued by against criminals. all the organisations for the support in its chairman, Khazu Doulo and secre- Kuzhalhu Zawe: The Kuzhalhu Zawe condemning such criminal act. tary, Liengute Doulo felt that there is no (public organisation) strongly con- Further, the organization cautioned safety for anyone if a 73 year old Naga demned the life attempt proprietor of that if the authority of NSCN (K) and businessman who is providing employ- Kuda cold storage, Lhoupenyi Doulo, state law enforcement agencies fail to ment and hope to the Naga people can Sep. 21 by cadres of NSCN (K). take action they will be held respon- be shot at his own workplace by armed The organization said such dastard- sible. men of factions marauding towns and ly act of terror against innocent citizen DDCF:The Dimapur District Citizen villages. While stating that such terrible has no place in the Naga society. Forum (DDCF), a collective body of and atrocious activities are nothing “The Kuzhalhu Public Organisa- all tribes and communities of Dimapur short of ‘goondaism and terrorism’ in tion wonders whether NSCN (K) is condemned the life attempt on a promi- nature, the clan has extended its full fighting for freedom or busy perpetrat- nent citizen of Dimapur, the proprietor support to the 15 days ultimatum given ing terror against its people through of Kuda Cold Storage L Doulo, on Sep. to the law enforcement agencies by the illegal extortion,” the condemnation 18 by unknown miscreants. DCCI, BAN, EDBA, CCCTA and oth- note added. DDCF President Joseph Lemtur ers to book the criminals. The Kuzhalhu Zawe appealed to and general secretary A Rahman have Organisers along with the participants after the programme. Meanwhile, the clan thanked all all the citizens of Nagaland to come requested the law enforcing agencies to those organisations and individuals for together and condemn such dastardly nab the culprits at the earliest “as such Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): uo Stanly from St Dominic ephobozou Central Com- Krotho Chiephobozou, St. taking a strong stand to fight against act of terror upon the people. incidents brings a sense of insecurity The Earth Friendly Genera- Savio Catholic Youth As- mittee, Vineizo Tsiirho, Dominic Savio, CYA and such murderous people who take the The organisation also extended among the minds of citizens especially tion in collaboration with sociation and Medochütuo appreciated the EFG and Vishedele Chadi. name of Naga national movement and its full support the 15 days ultimatum when the culprits are not arrested and Peace Channel organised an Kiewhuo of Christian Re- Peace Cannel for organi- The invocation was prey upon people for extortion and tak- submitted to the authority by the Di- punished as per the law.” inter-denomination youth vival Youth Association, en- sation such programme pronounced by Catechist programme on the theme couraged the youths not to which aims to bring the of SFS Parish, Kohima ‘Care for God’s creation’ go for favoritism but should youth together for not only Petekhriezo Francis while at Chiephobozou town on worked together to build a protecting the environment keynote address was deliv- NSS Day observed at GMS Phesama Sep. 24 at Indoor Stadium. strong relationship which is at present but for the future ered by chairman EFG Me- During the program, a key need at this juncture in generation to have sustain- doneisa Marcus and vote speakers - Chairman Baptist the Naga society especially able development. of thanks was proposed Youth Association Ruokuo- in Chiephobozou town. Special songs were pre- by program coordinator vikho Kiewhuo, Petekhriet- Vice chairman, Chi- sented by Baptish Khrüsarü Vikepelie Chadi. Kohima police seizes contraband Government

Dimapur,notifies Sep. 25 (EMN): on Office ofGST the Commis- sioner of Taxes, Dimapur on recommendations of the GST Council, specified that the return for NSS programme officers and volunteers from Mount Olive College along with students after the programme at Phesama. the month as specified in column (2) of the table below shall be furnished in Form GSTR-3B elec- Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): sama, the NSS adopted the materials of daily use to while in the second session tronically through the common portal on or before The NSS programme offic- village, under the theme save the environment from the students partook in dif- the last dates as specified in the corresponding ers of Mount Olive College ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recy- further deterioration. ferent kinds of games based entry in column (3). Kohima, Vivino Seleyi and cle’ on Sept. 22. In the first session, the on the theme. Payment of taxes for discharge of tax liability Lipoktoshi along with 20 Seleyi highlighted the students were participated The programme con- as per Form GSTR-3B: Every registered person NSS volunteers observed purpose of the visit and in craft works such as mak- cluded with cleaning the furnishing the return in Form GSTR-3B shall, NSS Day with Govern- gave a short speech on how ing paper bags, paper craft, classrooms and school subject to the provisions of section 49 of the said ment Middle School, Phe- to reduce, reuse and recycle handmade pen holder etc. compound. Act, discharge his liability towards tax, interest, penalty, fees or any other amount payable under the said Act by debiting the electronic cash ledger or electronic credit ledger, as the case may be, not TUCT, ENPUD condemn later than the last date, as detailed in column (3) of Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): upon the Naga family by rested and befitting punish- the said Table, on which he is required to furnish The Tribal Union Chumuke- the non-Naga community ment should be awarded. the said return. dima Town (TUCT) has on the night of Sep. 21 at ENPUD also prayed for In another notification, the Commissioner, vehemently condemned the Chumukidima. the speedy recovery to the on the recommendations of the GST Council has assault on a Naga family The Union has also con- victimized family. extended the period for submitting the declaration by some non-Naga on Sep. demned the life attempt on in Form GST TRAN-1 till Oct. 31. 21 at Chumukedima town. L Doulo, by the unidenti- The union wished speedy fied armed miscreants. The recovery to the victims. union further reminded that Last date for filing SI. The TUCT also urged it would not remain a silent Month of return in Form No upon the enforcing law spectator “when such evil GSTR-3B agencies to arrest the other things are happening in our absconding culprits at the land.” The ENPUD urged The accused along with the eized contraband. (1) (2) (3) earliest possible time and that culprits should be ar- punished them according to Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): found concealed at the hood the law of the land so that Kohima Police manning the of the truck. 1. August, 2017 20th September, 2017 such act does not repeat interstate check gate at Khu- The driver of the vehicle in future. TUCT further zama, during routine check- identified as Danii James (27 2. September, 2017 20th October, 2017 appealed all the bonafide ing and frisking of vehicles yrs) son of Weistii of Liyai citizens of Nagaland to con- on Sep. 26, intercepted one Khullen, Tadubi, Manipur demn such act and also to truck bearing registration was taken into custody for 3. October, 2017 20th November, 2017 stand united. number NL07A-3953 and possession and transportation Meanwhile, the Eastern recovered 150 kg of contra- of the contraband and a regu- 4. November, 2017 20th December, 2017 Nagaland Peoples’ Union band ganja. lar case vide Khuzama P.S Dimapur (ENPUD) has According to Sub-Divi- Case No. 0011/2017 U/S 20 vehemently condemned the sional Police Officer (South) (b)(ii)(C) NDPS Act has been 5. December, 2017 20th January, 2018 abominable act afflicted & PRO, the contraband was registered against him.

In commemoration of World Heart Day, Rangapahar Military Station on Sep. 24 organised walkathon, poster making competition and lecture on “Heart and health” for troops families children. Food processing workshop in MKG Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): The Fam- demonstrated on improved technology ily Counselling Centre (FCC) under Care production on Pleurotus Mushroom Cul- and Support Society (CSS) Mokokchung tivation and preparation of fruit Jelly Pud- organised one day workshop on food ding. The main objective of the workshop processing on Sep. 21. was to motivate housewives on skill devel- At the programme, Resource Person opment of food processing and for their Miss Nuksunginla Jamir - Assistant Tech- self sustenance. All together, 14 persons nology Manager (ATMA) Mokokchung participated at the workshop. IPM training held in Tuensang

Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): Department Cholen (AI) and Bangbe(AFA) as resource of Agriculture, Tuensang conducted persons. training on Integrated Pest Management Altogether 30 farmers attended the on September 21 at Saoshou village with programmeand IPM kits were distributed Longkangba(AO),W Chingmak (AO); to beneficiaries. 6 At China’s Upcoming Party Congress, Will EASTERN MIRROR Xi Jinping Further Consolidate his Powers? DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 members. But the focus will be on the composi- gistics Support Department; recently-retired Navy Manoj Joshi tion of the PBSC, currently with seven members: chief Wu Shengli; and PLA Air Force chief Ma Xi; Li Keqiang, the premier; Zhang Dejiang, Xiaotian. i Jinping has a keen understanding chairman of the National People’s Congress (the The continuing investigation into corruption Demographic changes of the importance of reform. This is lower house of China’s parliament); Yu Zhensh- in the PLA that led to the arrest and prosecution likely to serve him well. On October he demography of the State of Nagaland especially the commer- eng, chairman of the National People’s Political of Guo Boxiong and Xu Caihou, both former 18, the Communist Party of China Consultative Conference (the upper house of Chi- vice chairmen of the CMC, will have a significant cial district of Dimapur has undergone substantial changes in the (CPC) will begin its 19th congress. na’s parliament); Wang Qishan, secretary of the impact on the military profile of the party con- Tlast 3 to 4 decades due to the arrival of people from outside the LikeX all previous meetings of the CPC congress, CCDI; Liu Yunshan, senior-most secretary of the gress. The report says that General Fang Fenghui, district and state. According to the Census of India 2011, 40.87 percent this one too will be tightly scripted; many deci- secretariat of the Politburo and PBSC; and Zhang chief of the CMC’s Joint Staff Department, and of the total population of Dimapur are not Scheduled Tribe. It means sions – especially around the line-up of new lead- Gaoli, first vice premier of China’s upper cabinet, General Zhang Yang, head of the Political Work that nearly 41 percent of the population on Dimapur are non Nagas ership – have already been taken in meetings in the State Council. Department, are facing investigation and hence and even among the remaining 59 percent all are not members of rec- the months leading to the formal inaugural. Some The last time around, in the 18th party con- their names have been dropped from the list of ognised tribes of the state. Among the 40.87 percent non ST population, of the work will be done through a plenum a week gress, seven of nine PBSC members retired be- PLA delegates. One report included Admiral Wu there are those who were granted the status of indigenous inhabitants ahead of the congress. cause they exceeded the age of 67, which is con- Shengli in the list as well. All three of Zhang’s after statehood. Some examples of those who fall into this category of The one result we do know is that Xi Jinping, ventionally regarded as the retirement age. Two deputies were also missing from the list of del- demography are the Marwaris, Sikhs, Muslims mostly non Bengalis general secretary of the CPC, president of the of them, Xi and Li, retained their positions and egates to the party congress. The huge turnover who are recorded as Mohammedans, Bengalis etc. The list of people People’s Republic and supreme commander of assumed the top offices of the CPC and People’s of military members of the Central Committee in this category is well documented along with their present descend- its military, has made grade for a second term. Republic of Cchina. This time around, by the age will help Xi put his stamp of authority over the ants. Although no official census have been published of this group, it What the analysts will be looking for is whether metric, five of the seven are expected to retire, PLA. As it is, among those dropped as delegates is generally accepted that their population has seen lesser growth and Xi, who is being described as a “core” leader, will meaning all except Xi and Li. Whether or not the to the congress include important princelings many have opted to migrate out of the state since the nineties. Cases of also cast aside the convention limiting the terms age convention will be modified to accommodate such as Liu Yuan (son of former president Liu misrepresentation by those outside the category can also not be ruled of top leaders to two and carry on after the next someone like Wang, who has aided Xi’s anti-cor- Shaoqi), Liu Yazhou (son-in-law of another presi- congress scheduled for 2022. out. Nevertheless, the probability of this category of non Naga non ruption campaign, is difficult to say. The report dent), Liu Xiaojiang (son-in-law of former party However, if one of the two Politburo members Scheduled Tribe indigenous inhabitants substantially contributing to that the CPC will amend its constitution has set chief Hu Yaobang) and Zhang Haiyang (son of who are born after 1960 figure in the Politburo off rumours that Xi’s authority will be enshrined a former CMC vice chairman). In addition, PAP the very distinct demographic picture of Dimapur district is very low. Standing Committee (PSC), then we could be pos- Therefore it can be theoretically accepted that most of the 40.87 per- in the constitution by inserting a ‘Xi Jinping chief Wang Jianping, political commissar of the sibly looking at a successor to Xi. The two are Hu Thought’ or ‘Xi Jinping Theory’ section into the cent non ST population of Dimapur are migrants who arrived recently. PLA Air Force Tian Xiusi and Commander of Chunhua, the Guangdong party chief, and Chen document. The insertion would be significant; the the Tibet Military District Yang Jinshan were For the very strategically located district of Dimapur which is also Min’er, the new party chief of the Chongqing who former would bring him on par with Mao Zedong dropped from the Central Committee because of the gateway to Manipur, the presence of high number of migrants es- is just a Central Committee member. A third, Sun and the latter, Deng Xiaoping. But neither may charges of corruption. pecially in the plain areas is only natural. Moreover like any other com- Zhengcai, was abruptly removed from that posi- happen, constitutional amendments have been In the past five years, Xi has promoted offic- mercial hub, Dimapur has attracted migrants looking for opportunities tion in July allegedly for corruption. There are, of a feature of past congresses as well, signalling ers who not only have strong personal ties with over the years. Although the entry to the hill area is restricted and re- course, other Politburo members like Li Zhansu, the thinking and strategies of the party, and Xi’s him, but whose careers has been marked by pro- quires the Inner Line Permit, the plain areas of Dimapur are exempted Hang Zheng and Wang Yang who could figure in ‘Four Comprehensives’ may figure, simply as a fessionalism and, in some cases, combat experi- from it. It is also reported that the number of Nagas who have migrated the new list, but they will hit the retirement zone concept to be adhered to. These refer to building a ence. Many have headed military academies and from the other districts of Nagaland has also increased over the years. by the next party congress. moderately prosperous society, deepening reform, are advocates of new trends in warfare. However, the arrival of migrant population from the other states should Analysts will pore over the list of new mem- governance by law and tightening CPC discipline. Xi has surprised observers with the speed with not be a cause for concern and both groups of people, the locals and bers of the various party outfits for clues as to the Another significant development of the 19th which he consolidated his power. The consensus the migrant population, should be able to live in harmony unless as- extent to which Xi has consolidated power. These CPC congress is that it is likely to lead to see a among analysts is that Xi’s anti-corruption cam- similation with the local population is a real threat. Nagaland still has signs will be available in the composition of the massive turnover of the military leadership. An paign and reform measures have given him firm very strict regulations in place to protect the local tribes; reservation new Central Committee, which is nearly 400 indication of this was given by the fact that in a list control of the party and the PLA. in employment, land ownership rights, reservation of seat in the as- strong and will be selected by the 2,300 delegates of 303 delegates of the People’s Liberation Army He has promoted people who have had an as- sembly etc. to the congress. The Central Committee will, in (PLA) and People’s Armed Police (PAP), slated sociation with him, but this does not necessarily turn, elect the party general secretary, the Politbu- However the biggest cause for concern is the presence of a sus- to attend the party congress, as many as 90% are imply that he is establishing a faction; rather, he ro, currently 25 strong, and the topmost organ of first-time delegates. It is from this group that the has sought to promote people with a good track pected large number of immigrants who have entered the country il- the Central Committee between its sessions, the legally through the porous border that the Northeast share with the military members of the Central Committee will record and a strong work ethic. He has a keen un- seven-member PSC. In addition, it will elect its be selected. The last party congress saw 41 of the derstanding of the importance of reform that is neighbouring countries especially Bangladesh. The eventful history topmost control mechanism, the approximately between India and Bangladesh added with border disputes and shared delegates being sent to the Central Committee. needed to revitalise a huge organisation like the 130-member Central Commission for Discipline Even among those re-elected, a number will CPC, if China is to meet the goals set by the party rivers has disturbed the demography of the Northeast over the decades. Inspection (CCDI). However, real power resides step down because they cross the 67-year age itself. This is likely to serve him well in his second Without proper mechanism to check this influx, it is only natural to rely in the CCDI standing committee of 20 members limit. Among these are the top-most military gen- term as party chief, which will begin in the forth- solely on racial profiling to differentiate the supposed group of people and its secretary, currently PBSC member and erals who are also members of the Central Mili- coming 19 congress. who have entered the country illegally. The same thumb rule is applied Xi’s close associate, Wang Qishan. tary Commission (CMC): Fan Chanlong, one of by some vigilante groups, tribe organisations and even the officials. Expectations are that half of the Central Com- the two vice chairmans; Chang Wanquan, the Manoj Joshi is a Distinguished Fellow at Ob- Nagas have also coined the term Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants(IBIs) mittee and two-fifths of the Politburo will see new defence minister; Zhao Keshi, director of the Lo- server Research Foundation which no doubt will become a diplomatic embarrassment if one day Nagaland wants better trade relations with Bangladesh to do away with the current black market. Sadly for the bangla speaking Muslims even if they are citizens of India all are stereotyped as IBIs and also referred to by the Urdu word that is used to address a person with respect, Mian. New anti-inflammatory compound could fight Alzheimer’s On the other hand the Hindu immigrants from Bangladesh are auto- cientists at the tion of molecules which becomes damaging which tant inflammatory mecha- to further understand in- matically considered as Indian citizens in Nagaland. Many go unno- University of can be developed to target is what happens during nism that occurs in dis- flammation and disease,” ticed because on many occasions when asked about their state of ori- Manchester in inflammatory disease,” chronic conditions such as ease,” David Brough said. Brough said. gin the safest reply would be to say that they are from Tripura. Britain have de- said one of the researchers Alzheimer’s disease. The Manchester team “It is becoming clear The complete lack of knowledge of the history of these groups of veloped a chemi- Sally Freeman. The new molecules in- used powerful biological that inflammation is di- people very near to our borders have today become a cause for alarm. Scal compound that is able Inflammation is our hibit a specific part of an in- and chemical methods to rectly involved in many dis- Over the years the bureaucrats who are supposed to advise the lawmak- to block a key component body’s response to infection flammatory response called generate new and effective eases and this is an exciting ers have also somehow ignored it. For example, the Rohingya crises has of inflammatory response and injury and it is gener- the “inflammasome”, said molecules which can now step towards specifically caught the world’s attention at present, but it cannot be denied that implicated in many can- ally beneficial promoting the study published in the be further developed and targeting harmful inflam- there may have been instances of their illegal entry into India includ- cers, Alzheimer’s disease resistance, repair and re- journal Cell Chemical Biol- tested. mation,” post-doctoral re- ing Nagaland since the nineties. After the Myanmar uprising of 8/8/88 and cardiovascular disease. covery. However, when the og y. “The discovery of these searcher Jack Rivers-Auty resulting in the coup by the State Law and Order Restoration Council “It’s a tremendous start- process of inflammation is “Our new molecules new compounds is really said. ing point for a new genera- not controlled properly it specifically hit an impor- exciting and will allow us (later renamed as State Peace and Development Council) , reprisals by IANS the junta displaced many ethnic minorities from Myanmar. The arrival of refugees from the Chin Hills to Mizoram in the aftermath is also one such instance. However in Nagaland, it was only those who had read READERS’ MIRROR VIEWS & REVIEWS about their history and those who had knowledge of their language knew about it or had the suspicions and was discussed only among the very tiny pockets of intellectual circles of those years. At present, with On Electricity Billing System and Power Linkage Something at Last: the Internet especially with video streaming sites, it has become easier ecently, there was this is due to the ‘matter of re- structure. Hence, the public re- to identify languages. a jeopardize billing ality’ that the load sharing and mains confronted over this issue In such a complex scenario, it is time the State Government has structure concern- power connectivity/supply of of bias development by the de- A Ray of Hope to formulate more effective and stringent measures and processes to ing the Saksi NAP NAP sector is under the same partment and have also deliber- detect such cases. It should ensure that no forged or false documents sector of Tuensang source of supervision with the ated to the concern office with he public statement of the Fo- are issued from the state which can be used in neighbouring Assam Rtown HQ. with the unprec- out-post areas which includes back reference but it remained rum for Naga Reconciliation for updating the National Registry of Citizens. The possession of Aad- edented rise without pondering more than 20 villages. without any adherence but to (FNR) widely published in lo- haar should not be considered as a sign of citizenship. Moreover an in towards the consumers’ entities The fact to be upheave that our dismay the bill was revised cal papers on 25th September depth awareness campaign is required for the officials, tribe organisa- of Saksi ward. unlike other ward’s consumers again with higher rates re-issued. 2017 is definitely a very much tions and the local bodies so that the various measures put in place are The concern department of of the town which are under E.E My sincere appeal to the ex- welcomeT news for one and all. more effective and at the same time the genuine Indian citizens are not the district, though supplement- Sub-division (II), the 13th ward ecutive Engineer electrical, dept What better things can we expect at victimised due to racial profiling. ed with enough proves where, though under the same demarca- of power to take this matter of this very juncture? How much toils, ef- the present consumers of the tion, the power linkage is totally general grievances under very forts and prayers have gone into it is ward are all the evidence which unrelated and we are compelled special terms withot creating any known to God only. it would not try to consider, and to harshly enjoy the facility of confusion among the consumers For us, the general citizens, our hori- why? Till the last paid months the out-post power links where to revalidate the billing system zon brightens. May no one throw dusts or and for years, Saksi sector was there is continuous load shed- of NAP sector under SDO div-1 clouds on this very development for our DAILY routine under Sub-division (I) ding and power disruption due as previously it was with average future common journey. Tuensang (E.E power deptt.) to lack of proper supervision. rates, and not under the SDO For the 34 signatories, who will not where it maintain uniformity or Now, all of sudden, we were div-2 where we are not related in co-operate with or support this much was at par with the wide range put under SDO div-2 without terms of power linkage. needed bold step taken collectively. Wish- PATH complex jurisdiction under the prior cumulation of certainties ing you God Speed. mention sub-division officer and while ensuing the recent billing Nato Y. Chang Dr. Dietho-o

n Nagaland, the VIPs have of the State. The public need to re- From Empty to Full more privilege than the spect such privileges. But the wrong President or Prime Minister The Big Boss on the Road usage of it 24x7 may not receive ap- BIBLE READ: 2 KINGS 4:1–7 of India. I say this because plause from the public. of their reckless behaviour. heat of election). They can horn they close their eyes to some vehi- Decency and decorum on the THOUGHT FOR TODAY: NoI polished VIPs do like them. and whistle even in the prohibited cles even if it is parked abnormally. road speak better than the normal :KHQDOOWKHMDUVZHUHIXOOWKHRLOVWRSSHGÁRZLQJ The sense of respect for others is area, they can drive faster beyond I am sure, traffic rules are meant for exercise of duties in the offices. .LQJV too less in many of our VIPs. One the normal speed. all irrespective of our status of life. Usually, the State VIPs/officials popular children’s book tells the story of a poor, country boy who worst behaviour of these VIPs is to They can splash dirty water on When VIPs and other officials of who habitually break the traffic rule squeeze themselves inside the jam- other vehicles during rainy seasons, the State show such irresponsible will be the one to officially declare took off his cap to honor the king. An identical hat appeared instantly packed road to show themselves and apply dust on the poor pedes- and careless behaviour, how do we the need for respect and obedience A in its place on his head, inciting the king’s anger for what appeared to off. Such wild behaviour raises the trians during dry winter. They en- expect simple, ignorant and illiter- to the law. They will dignify all men be disrespect. Bartholomew removed hat after hat while being escorted to eyebrow of the public and the pas- joy the journey inside the closed ate men to follow the same? and women in the platform, but the palace for punishment. Each time, a new one appeared in its place. The sersby. In spite of heavy traffic jam doors of the vehicles. These types Are laws made by the VIPs or does not put them into practice in hats grew increasingly fancy, bearing precious jewels and feather plumes. in Kohima, you will notice very of- of movies are shot everyday on the legislature meant only for others, their personal life. The 500th hat was the envy of King Derwin, who pardoned Bartholomew ten the Boss culture in Nagaland. road. And Nagaland has sufficient not for them? They want all people They will praise the public only actors and actresses for such spec- to follow and obey the laws with- and purchased the hat for 500 pieces of gold. At last, Bartholomew’s head The drivers of these bosses to get thunderous clap. Yet they drive the car with maximum pride tacular actions. out any excuse, but they themselves cannot implement the same speech was bare; he walked home with freedom and money to support his family. and speed to show their importance The traffic police will have no break it in front of the public. on the less maintained road. All SE@KS?=IAPK"HEOD=EJłJ=J?E=H@EOPNAOO BA=NEJCDAN?DEH@NAJSKQH@ even on the bad road. They make words; s/he only blinks at the be- Can we call this disobedience VIPs vehicles in Nagaland need not be sold into slavery to pay her debts (2 Kings 4). She had no assets other the situation worse in the crowded haviour of Naga boss. The com- or privilege? May all who cause be Ambulance. PD=J=F=NKBKEH$K@IQHPELHEA@PD=PKEHPKłHHAJKQCD>KNNKSA@F=NOPKOAPPHA road. The one who causes traffic mon men and women are scolded nuisance on the highway/road an- We all need to learn and culti- the debts plus care for their daily needs (v. 7). jam in the towns are people of this left and right for their slight disobe- swer this question before they cause vate respect for each other in every $K@LNKRE@A@łJ=J?E=HHUBKNPDASE@KSEJIQ?DPDAO=IAS=U%ALNK- type. A simple name plate in front dience to the traffic rules. While on more trouble for other passengers place and at every time. This will of the vehicle changes the whole the contrary, the big boss gets salute and pedestrians. If you are the vides salvation for me. I am bankrupted by sin, but Jesus paid my debt— indeed turn an individual towards of the person and the atmosphere even if he disobeys traffic rules eve- culprit of disobedience, please be self-respect. Let us respect each and offers me eternal life as well! Without Jesus, we are each like the poor, around them (You must have no- ry day. The faster the vehicle, the careful next time if not your over- other as fellow human beings. This ?KQJPNU>KUSEPDJKIA=JOPKL=UKQN(EJCBKNKQNKBBAJOAO=C=EJOP%EI ticed police personals removing the faster the salute! The traffic police exercise of rights and privileges can will bring greater peace and under- God miraculously supplies the extravagant ransom for us, and ensures that illegal name plates on the vehicles are so keen on locking the wrongly be fatal for other travellers. standing in our Naga society. PDKOASDKPNQOPEJ%EISEHHD=RAHEBA=>QJ@=JPBKNARAN some few years back. The name parked vehicles of the common There are certain privileges re- plates have resurrected with the men with a big piece of iron, yet served for VIPs and other officials Rev. Fr. G. L. Khing

Jesus’s sacrifice pays for our spiritual debt. 7KHFRQWHQWVRIDUWLFOHVLQWKLVSDJHGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÀHFWWKH(GLWRULDOYLHZRUSROLF\RIWKHSDSHU EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 7 Not Just Congress, BJP and Regional Parties Play Dynasty Politics Too given indications that he is not averse to The daughters of the late BJP leader became the chief minister after his demise assembly segment. In Goa, former chief SUNIL GATADE | The Wire becoming the prime minister, if the op- Gopinath Munde, who was also Mahar- but subsequent elections saw Jayalalithaa minister Pratapsinh Rane’s son Vishwajeet portunity arises. His sister, Priyanka Gan- ashtra deputy chief minister, are in poli- take forward his political legacy. is also in politics. olitical families exist across the dhi Vadra, is often considered the ‘most tics. His elder daughter Pankaja is a senior The issue of Telugu pride brought super- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Me- country and in many parties. charismatic’ of the Gandhis at present, but minister in Maharashtra, while her sister star N.T. Rama Rao from the green room hbooba Mufti is the daughter of the late And until Indian democracy ma- has limited her role in politics. But when Pritam has been elected from Beed, her of the film studio to the room heading the Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, founder of the tures, the people will have to put her son was born in 2000, then Congress father’s constituency. Poonam Mahajan, undivided Andhra Pradesh cabinet in the PDP and a former chief minister. Mufti’s up with such dynasties. spokesman Ajit Jogi was quick to distribute Munde’s niece and the daughter of the late early 1980s by forming the TDP. His son- predecessor as chief minister was Omar PIndia may boast of being the world’s sweets at the All India Congress Commit- Pramod Mahajan, is also a MP and head of in-law and current Andhra Pradesh chief Abdullah, grandson of the late Sheikh Ab- largest democracy, but in reality, it has tee headquarters, proclaiming that ‘our fu- the BJP’s youth wing. minister N. Chandrababu Naidu took for- dullah and son of National Conference turned into a ‘dynastic democracy’. ture leader is born’. Union minister Jayant Sinha is the son ward this political legacy. His son Lokesh is chief Farooq Abdullah. As a political commentator aptly put it, Fadnavis’s predecessor from Congress, of former finance minister Yashwant Sin- the rising star in the state cabinet. In Karnataka, former Prime Minister “While the US is known for its presidential Prithviraj Chavan, also hailed from a po- ha, while UP MLA and BJP state general Similar is the story in neighbouring H.D. Deve Gowda of the Janata Dal (Secu- democracy and Britain for its parliamen- litical family. His father Anandrao Chavan secretary Pankaj Singh is the son of home Telangana. The son of TRS leader and lar) has sought to carve out a niche for his tary democracy, India should be known for was Union minister in Indira Gandhi’s rule, minister Rajnath Singh and BJP MP Ra- chief minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, K.T. family amid the tussle between the Con- its dynastic democracy.” while his mother Premalakaki was later the jveer Singh is the son of Rajasthan governor Rama Rao, is seen as the rising star in the gress and the BJP. His sons H.D. Kumar- Whether such a description is good or Maharashtra PCC Chief. Prithviraj Cha- Kalyan Singh. Dynasty in regional parties party. His daughter Kavitha is also a Lok aswamy and H.D. Revanna are active in bad is a different matter altogether. What van’s predecessor was Ashok Chavan of the Many regional parties have also found Sabha MP. politics with Kumaraswamy also being the is for certain, however, is that at the Centre Congress. Ashok, who is currently the Ma- themselves controlled by some political Andhra Pradesh is home to another po- chief minister like his father. and in the states, one ‘family’ or the other harashtra PCC chief is the son of the late families. Be it the Telugu Desam Party litical family. Y.S. Rajsekhar Reddy of the In West Bengal, chief minister Mamata is playing dynasty politics, with their foot- S.B. Chavan, a former chief minister and (TDP), Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), Congress became the state strongman when Banerjee is being accused by her detractors prints growing over time. Union home minister. Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), Rash- he became chief minister in May 2004. He of promoting her nephew Abhishek Baner- Apologists argue that if children of law- In fact, Congress in Maharashtra had triya Lok Dal (RLD), Shiromani Akali retained power in 2009 but passed away jee in the ruling Trinamool Congress. yers and doctors can follow their parents’ earlier seen a complex web of powerful Dal, Samajdwadi Party, Rashtriya Janata soon after in an accident. His son Y.S. Ja- Meanwhile in Uttar Pradesh, Bahujan footsteps into a career, why should one ob- relatives helping each other politically and Dal (RJD), Peoples Democratic Party gan Mohan Reddy has since left the Con- Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati is ject if the progeny of politicians take up the maximising their influence. (PDP), National Conference, Biju Janata gress and has floated his YSR Congress now promoting her brother Anand Kumar same trade. Dal (BJD) and even the Jharkhand Mukti Party. and nephew Aakash in the party to boost Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi BJP guilty of dynasty politics too Morcha (JMM), the family not only mat- In Odisha, BJD leader and chief minis- its fortunes. posed this question at a recent talk at the Despite the BJP crying hoarse about the ters, but also calls the shots. ter Naveen Patnaik is carrying forward the University of Berkeley in the US, sending Congress and dynasty politics, the ruling Nearly two dozen people related to legacy of his late father and Janata Party Dynasty a theme in Indian politics his detractors up in arms. Information and party, and its alliance partners, is full of Mulayam Singh Yadav hold some political stalwart Biju Patnaik. A colourful personal- There are many examples of political fami- broadcasting minister Smriti Irani even dynasts. position or the other. His son Akhilesh was ity, Bijuda started his politics from the Con- lies ruling the roost across the states but called Gandhi a “failed dynast”. In Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, the sons the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh for five gress and later moved to the Janata Party. digging deeper shows that the malaise goes The BJP has sought to put the Congress, of serving BJP chief ministers are MPs. years, while his brother was a senior minis- His legacy is so great that although Naveen as far as the village level too. led by the ‘first family’, in the dock, with Dushyant Singh, the son of Rajasthan ter in the state for several years. Of the five was not in politics when his father died and The BJP may cry foul over the Gandhi even new alliance partners, like Bihar chief chief minister Vasundhara Raje, is the MP MPs of his party, four are from his family, does not know much Oria, he had been the family, but if it was truly against the dynas- minister Nitish Kumar, joining in. from Dhaulpur, which his mother repre- including his daughter-in-law Dimple Ya- undisputed leader in the state for nearly two ty culture in Indian politics, it would not But barring the Left parties, almost all sented for many years. Vasundhara’s sister d av. decades. have allowed ‘political families’ to prolif- political parties are participants in the dy- Yashodhara Raje is a minister in Madhya RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav too has In Punjab, the Parkash Singh Badal fam- erate in its own backyard. Interestingly, to nasty game. However, it must be acknowl- Pradesh. Her mother, the late Vijayaraje many family members in politics. In fact, ily controls the Shiromani Akali Dal, which checkmate the Gandhis, the BJP brought in edged that it is the Congress that has led Scindia, was an MP from Madhya Pradesh when the fodder scam threatened his chief ruled the state until recently. Parkash’s son Maneka Gandhi and her son Varun. the way. and was among the founder members of ministership, he brought his wife Rabri Sukhbir Badal served as the deputy chief This ‘dynastic culture’ in Indian poli- the BJP. She was also associated with the Devi in his place. One of his sons, Tejaswi, minister. Sukhbir’s wife, Harsimrat Kaur, is tics is no longer a mission but a profession. Tracing the Congress’s dynastic history erstwhile Jan Sangh. served as Bihar’s deputy chief minister un- the Union minister for food processing. The priority of present-day politicians isn’t Rahul has followed in the footsteps of his Vasundhara’s brother, the late Madha- til recently, another was a senior minister in Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh service to the nation. Often, it is the quest family by joining the Congress. His great- vrao Scindia, was a Congress leader, whose the state, while his daughter Misa Bharati is also heads a political family. for power that brings them into politics. To great-grandfather Motilal Nehru was the son Jyotiraditya Scindia is now the Con- a Rajya Sabha MP. His wife Prenit Kaur was a Union min- hold on to power, the politician finds noth- president of the party, as were his great- gress chief whip in the Lok Sabha and a Ram Vilas Paswan, whose rise, like that ister in the UPA government while their ing better than promote their own family. grandfather Jawaharlal Nehru, grandmoth- prominent aspirant for the position of Mad- of Mulayam and Lalu, is linked to the Ja- son is also in politics. Until Indian democracy matures, people er Indira Gandhi and father Rajiv Gandhi. hya Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) nata Party days, is a minister in the Naren- In Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena has re- will have to put up with dynasties whether His mother Sonia Gandhi has been at chief, ahead of the assembly polls next year. dra Modi government. His son Chirag Pas- mained in the control of the Thackeray they like it or not. the helm of the grand old party for nearly Similarly, Chhattisgarh chief minister wan and brother Ramchandra Paswan are family. Founded about 50 years ago by Bal A state funding of elections could bring two decades. She succeeded the late Sita- Raman Singh’s son Abhishek is also a Lok among the handful of MPs of the Lok Jan- Thackeray on the ‘son of the soil’ issue, the in more fresh blood in the system with new ram Kesri in early 1998. Such continued Sabha MP. Former Himachal Pradesh chief shakti Party party while his other brother, Sena is now lead by his son Uddhav while ideas and new aspirations, without the fam- rule of a party by one family has seldom minister and BJP leader Prem Kumar Dhu- Pashupati Paswan, is now a minister in the his grandson Aditya heads the youth wing. ily tag. Indian politics is passing through been seen in any other parts of the world. mal’s son Anurag Thakur is also a MP and Nitish Kumar government in Bihar. The party split, with nephew Raj Thackarey a transition and ‘promoting the family’ Yet, recent political developments have had been an office bearer in the BCCI. Down south, Tamil Nadu has seen po- forming the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena appears to be an invariable part of it right shown that the party’s fate being tied so Maharashtra chief minister Devendra litical families flourish. M. Karunanidhi when he realised that the uncle is passing now. The Congress will continue to be un- closely to that of the Gandhi family may Fadnavis is the son of the late Gangadhar- has been the chief minister several times. the baton to his son. der attack on the ‘family’ issue until it takes no longer serve its best interests. After all, pant Fadnavis, who was a member of the His son M.K. Stalin is currently the leader Nationalist Congress Party supremo steps to bring in new leaders at all levels. the Congress won only 44 seats in the 2014 state legislative council. His aunt Shobha of the opposition in the state and is seen as Sharad Pawar also heads a political family. Vice president M. Venkaiah Naidu’s general election, its lowest ever showing. Fadnavis was a Maharashtra minister. a future chief minister. His daughter Supriya Sule is a MP while his remark that “dynasty is nasty” has, in one Rahul could become the Congress presi- Similarly, senior state BJP leader Eknath Tamil Nadu also boasts of the legacy of nephew and former deputy chief minister stroke, condemned all political parties prac- dent as early as next month. He has now Khadse’s daughter-in-law Raksha is a MP. M.G. Ramachandran, whose wife Janaki Ajit Pawar is an MLA from the Baramati ticing, including the BJP. Being a change agent through education Mudita Girotra | IANS drawn and didn’t join her classmates during the learn- “This is violence that inflates forever... the child plained how this sexist mindset kept her away from ing activities. Our volunteer started engaging her in knows that she is something less and that she is not as education. rom the time of her birth, Antimbala was classroom games and tried to gauge why she was so wanted as boys.” “My mother did not want us (me and my sister) to told she was unwanted and a burden to her aloof,” Safeena told IANS when she came to the capital What started as a test project in Pali in Rajasthan go to school. She said that education was useless for family. She was convinced she was blighted to receive an award in recognition of her work. has now expanded to 13 districts -- 10 in Rajasthan and girls,” the 11-year-old, who cannot be named, told by destiny and couldn’t succeed in life. “A year after getting support, she (Antimbala) can three in Madhya Pradesh. However, the inception of IANS. Antimbala struggled to form or write now read the stories in her text book with relative ease this journey was not without challenges. “For six months, these people kept trying to speak wordsF and sentences. It’s not that she didn’t have the and her confidence has greatly increased,” said Safeena. When Safeena and her team approached people, to my mother. She used to yell at them and ask them to ability, but she was made to believe that she couldn’t be For a cause that she believed in passionately and asking them about their daughters so as to enrol them leave,” she said, adding: “One day, they came with an as good as her peers. urgently, Safeena started her remarkable journey years in schools, they had doors shut on their faces. elderly person from the village who was quite respected Then there was Narazna who was so named be- ago, and has helped more than 200,000 out-of-school “Why do you want to know about our girls? Go by many.” cause everybody in her family was angry when she was girls become part of the education system. away!” they were told. “After that, she finally agreed to send us to school. born. She was made to feel unwanted ever since she can She was involved in various development projects In the scorching heat of Rajasthan, they relentlessly I’m very glad that Sir (Educate Girls’ field coordina- remember. for around 10 years spanning South America, Africa spent days going door-to-door to speak with the village tor) managed to convince my mother. We love going to For these two girls and many others, Safeena Hu- and Asia, before starting the NGO. folk, struggled to set up community meetings and even- school to read books and also because we have made a sain, a graduate from the London School of Economics “I returned to India to drive the agenda closest tually earned the trust of school authorities. lot of new friends.” and imbued with a zeal to change the existing order of to my heart -- that of girls’ education. From the very “They called us mad dogs, slammed doors on our The NGO’s journey had started with a desperate re- things, is a saviour. She has been making sure that girls outset, I had a strong personal motivation to make a faces... all of this was not surprising. For those people, quest to the Rajasthan government by Safeena to let her from underprivileged backgrounds are not condemned change in India’s education system primarily because I we were strangers trying to convince them to challenge work in the most educationally backward areas. to rue their fate and that they are given opportunities in myself found my pathway through education,” Safeena the status quo. “I decided to pick Pali district to commence a small the school system. told IANS. “The talk around girls’ education was not as rife 50-school test project with a handful of people,” said Safeena wanted to make sure that girls like Antim- And today, around 200,000 girls from Rajasthan then, as it is today. But even now when we enter a new Safeena. bala -- her name literally means the ‘last girl’ -- are able and Madhya Pradesh have been enrolled in schools district, resistance has the same core reason -- the mind- Having aligned with the Rajasthan government on to stand on their own feet, on their own merits, and not with the help of over 11,000 Team Balika volunteers. set.” Safeena believes that the most important step in where the need was greatest, she successfully conduct- become victims of a conservative society’s biases and Safeena said the challenges that these girls face in combating resistance was to let them see that the voice ed the pilot with the help of a local team, which led to prejudices. their everyday life are huge. speaking to them was not foreign. her NGO being formally registered in 2007. Through her NGO, Educate Girls, she and her team “A girl is generally seen as a liability. Also, they are “We would use meetings to challenge the mindset works with community-level volunteers called Team indoctrinated to believe that girls must only be seen and around girls’ education and gender discrimination by (This story is part of a special series that will show- Balika, who go door-to-door to identify out-of-school not heard,” Safeena said. regularly conveying the benefits of education and how case a diverse, plural and inclusive India and has been girls in remote rural areas and convince their parents to Referring to Narazna, the girl who was so named it is a way to alleviate poverty and improve living,” she made possible by a collaboration between IANS and the send them to school. because everybody in her family was angry when she said. Frank Islam Foundation. Mudita Girotra can be contact- “When Antimbala started classes, she was with- was born, she said: “Imagine the unwantedness!” A class three girl from a village near Udaipur ex- ed at [email protected])

Today’s ASTRO-PREDICTION ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): You’re often CANCER (JUN 22 - JUL 22): You’ve been LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): If you’ve had CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19): It seems preoccupied by other people’s lives. Your de- lucky for the last two months, there’s no doubt some problems in your sentimental life dur- as though you’re trying to live down some votion to others will be appreciated today, about it. Lately it seems like your luck is chang- ing the last few months, Libra, they’re prob- criticism, Capricorn. For weeks you’ve taken Aries. For example, in the family circle, you ing. It’s hard to pinpoint, but something isn’t ably behind you now. It’s a sure bet that you’ve special care to look over your work to catch may have to bandage everyone’s little physical or psy- quite right in your daily life. At the moment, the planets learned something. You’ve been served the same dish for any mistakes. Perhaps the number of errors you found chological wounds. Don’t neglect your energy needs. are imparting some lessons that could be difficult to bear, years and now it seems you’ve finally had enough! Know surprised you. Criticism from others stung even more as a As you’re aware, you need all the strength you can Cancer. Get through this transition with as little pain as that from now on you’ll be better about not falling into result, because you could see that it had some merit. To- muster. possible. The lessons you learn will prove worthwhile. the same old traps. day you’ll get some relief. In fact, you may receive some compliments. TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): You may LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): This is going to be SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): If you aren’t have some trouble getting out of bed today a good time to get a global view of things, Leo. the most self-assured person in the world, AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): Smile, due to a desire to let the world carry on with- Take full advantage of the current planetary Scorpio, take a look around and see all that Aquarius, because the forecast is bright today. out your help for a while. Taurus, you can yield to that aspects by reading some books on spirituality you’ve done. True, you still have many unat- You’ll be in a curious mood, just right for new lazy urge today, for the aspects are likely to assist you or travel. If you desire to go on a long voyage, tained dreams, but look at how many you’ve already real- encounters. Perhaps this will add a little spice and enjoy- in fulfilling your goals. Take advantage of some time don’t be surprised if your job sends you on an adventure, ized. A lack of confidence in your abilities is holding you ment to your love life. There’s a wide spectrum of experi- off to rest or perhaps tidy your nest. You might want to even if it isn’t part of your job routine. Don’t hesitate! Go back. There’s a moment for everyone when a leap of faith ences awaiting you, ready to offer fulfillment. A spirit of make that bed, too. breathe in some fresh air in a new place! is required. It’s time for you to jump. adventure prevails. You should take advantage of it! GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 21): The day VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): It’s true that hav- SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): You may PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): The Rolling ahead should be excellent, Gemini. You tend ing to earn a living isn’t always the most agree- meet some new people in the next few days, Sag- Stones said it best, “I can’t get no satisfaction,” to work with an energy unparalleled by the able thing in life, Virgo. However, we all know ittarius. Someone in your professional life may and that’s how you’ve been feeling lately, Pi- other signs, and today you reap some rewards that it’s necessary. Have you thought about help you launch some unusual experiments that sces. Indeed, looking back on your recent ac- for your diligence. These days it’s rare to find someone adding more balance to your life? All work and no play have never been done before. Or someone may want to cre- tivities, you may feel a bit like a character in Wonderland as conscientious as you, and you deserve recognition. makes anyone a dull person. This would be a good day to ate a new service or get into a completely new market. You - running as fast as you can just to stay in the same place. Nevertheless, you still have many hills left to climb, as examine your daily life and add some new elements. Yes, will be the one they seek to explore these exciting new av- The day ahead will provide some relief and open up new, you well know! Virgo, it’s time for you to choose a hobby. enues! more fulfilling opportunities.

7KHFRQWHQWVRIDUWLFOHVRQWKLVSDJHGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÀHFWWKH(GLWRUDOYLHZRUSROLF\RIWKHSDSHU EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 8 NATION NEWS IN BRIEF FIR against 1000 students Student drowns while taking selfie Modi launches ‘Saubhagya’ in Jharkhand for BHU violence Ranchi, Sep. 25 (IANS): A Class 12 student drowned in a waterfall in Jharkhand on Monday after he slipped while scheme to provide power to all Varanasi, Sep. 25 (PTI): triggered protests in the city taking a selfie, police said. Harshit Pandey, a resident of An FIR has been registered with Samajwadi Party work- Daltanganj, had gone to the Suggabandh waterfall in the fuel consumption. The Gram Panchayat/ against over 1,000 students ers holding a dharna. Latehar district along with six friends, according to police. According to an official Public institutions in the in connection with the vio- Over 200 Samajwadi Harshit and three more boys went in the fall to take a statement, the total outlay of rural areas may be author- lence in the Banaras Hindu Party activists were detained bath. Harshit was taking selfie on a elevated portion of the the ‘Saubhagya’ project is Rs ised to collect application University here and also while they were going to waterfall when he lost balance and fell in the water and 16,320 crore while the Gross forms along with complete against policemen involved meet the injured students as drowned. His friends somehow managed to fish out his Budgetary Support (GBS) is documentation, distribute in the baton-charge on well as protestesting students body, police said. Rs 12,320 crore. bills and collect revenue in protestors. Samajwadi Party’s state The outlay for the rural consultation with the Pan- Seperate FIRs have been spokesperson Manoj Rai households is Rs 14,025 chayat Raj Institutions and registered at the Lanka Po- Dhoopchandi said a special Girl burnt to death; jilted lover, his crore while the GBS is Rs Urban Local Bodies. lice Station in connection commitee comprising senior father detained 10,587.50 crore. For the The Rural Electrification with the violence on the party leaders was heading to urban households the outlay Corporation Limited (REC) Jaipur, Sep. 25 (PTI): An 18-year-old girl, who was allegedly campus, the police said to- BHU to meet the injured stu- thrashed by her jilted lover and his father and then set ablaze, is Rs 2,295 crore while GBS will remain the nodal agency day. dents and also enquire about is Rs 1,732.50 crore. for the operationalisation of has succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Udaipur, the police Besides the students, an the incident from protesting said today. The incident took place in Isarwal village. The The Centre will provide the scheme throughout the FIR has been filed against students when the police largely funds for the scheme country. The government girl was returning home on Saturday evening, when she was unidentified policemen in- detained them. stopped by Ravi, who allegedly slapped her. Ravi’s father to all States/UTs. has been working hard to volved in the baton-charge. “Unfortunately, the po- The beneficiaries for electrify all villages in the Chandu also joined him, SHO, Sadar police station, Manish PTI A number of students, lice stopped us from going free electricity connections country and also want to Charan said. In her statement, the victim had said Ravi then Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a lotus flower at BJP’s national including women, and two to BHU, so we sat on dharna poured kerosene on her but she could not identify the person executive meeting at Talkatora stadium, in New Delhi on Monday. would be identified using achieve 24X7 Power for All journalists were injured in a at the Singhdwar (in front of Socio Economic and Caste by March, 2019, the state- who set her ablaze, the police officer said, adding the girl lathicharge by the police in BHU main gate),” the SP once had an affair with Ravi. New Delhi, Sep. 25 (PTI): March, 2019. Census (SECC) 2011 data. ment said. the Banaras Hindu Univer- leader said. Prime Minister Narendra All villages would be However, it said that un- In 2015, the prime minis- sity (BHU) where a protest Police dispersed the SP Modi today launched a Rs electrified by December this electrified households not ter had announced to electri- on Saturday night against an workers staging dharna and Women beaten to death on suspicion 16,320-crore scheme - Prad- year ahead of the scheduled covered under the SECC fy the remaining 18,452 un- alleged eve-teasing incident detained over 100 SP work- of being witch han Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har deadline of May 1, 2018. data would also be provided electrified villages in 1,000 turned violent. ers and sent them to police Ghar Yojana ‘Saubhagya’ - “This is a reflection electricity connections un- days in his Independence The violence erupted lines. Jaipur, Sep. 25 (PTI): A 70-year-old widow was allegedly to provide electricity connec- of working style and will der the scheme on payment Day speech. However, the after some students, protest- The SP leaders raised beaten to death in Rajasthan’s Udaipur district by her tions to over 4 crore families power,” Modi said add- of Rs 500 which shall be Power Ministry is expected ing against the incident on slogans against Prime Min- neighbour, who accused her of being a witch, the police in rural and urban areas by ing, power connection will recovered by DISCOMs to electrify all habited vil- Thursday, wanted to meet ister Narendra Modi. said today. Champa Devi was working in her field in Kali December 2018. be provided free of cost to in 10 instalments through lages by December this year. the varsity’s vice chancellor Also social activist Tees- Ghati village yesterday, when the family of her neighbour “Rs 16,000 crore will be all poor families under the electricity bill. According to GARV at his residence. ta Setalvad was detained by allegedly abused her and beat her up with sticks leading spent to bring a monumen- scheme. The solar power packs portal, out of the 18,452 The baton-charge on police when she arrived in to her death, a police official said. According to SHO of tal change in the lives of He said that earlier there of 200 to 300 Wp with bat- villages, 14,483 villages have protesting students today the city to attend a program. Semari police stattion Yogendra Kumar Vyas, the family the poor,” Modi said while used to be breaking news tery bank for un-electrified been electrified so far. The thought the woman was using witchcraft against their son, launching the ‘Saubhagya’ regarding power outages and households located in re- electrification work is in and was the cause for his illness. On a complaint lodged scheme here. shortage of coal to power mote and inaccessible ar- progress on 2981 villages by the victim’s son Mohan Lal, a case has been registered The prime minister re- plants but now situation has eas, comprises of Five LED while 988 villages are unin- against the accused and investigation into the matter is on, gretted that even after 70 changed and the nation is lights, One DC fan, One DC habited. Teen hangs self in Panchkula, the police said. years of independence 4 moving from a scenario of power plug. The portal also indicates crore out of 25 crore families power shortage to surplus. Beneficiaries shall be that out of the 17.92 crore Court acquits all 17 accused in did not have access to power. The prime minister also identified and their applica- households in rural areas, Blue Whale angle suspected tion for electricity connec- 13.87 crore families have got former SL Prez kin attack case Under the scheme, the called upon ONGC to use its In another case suspected tion along with applicant electricity connections. As Chandigarh, Sep. 25 (PTI): government proposes to pro- Rs 100 crore start up funds to be linked to the notorious online game Blue Whale Rameswaram(TN) Sep. 25 (PTI): A court here today photograph and identity many as 4.05 crore families vide electricity to all house- to develop user friendly elec- Challenge, a 17-year-old boy allegedly hanged himself in acquitted all the 17 persons involved in the case relating proof shall be registered on are yet to be provided elec- holds by December 2018, tric cooking appliances say- Panchkula, police said today. to the alleged attack on a close relative of former Sri spot, the statement said. tricity connections. ahead of the earlier target of ing it would help in reducing The body of the teenager, who studied at a Chandi- Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa here in 2012. garh school, was found hanging from the ceiling at his After hearing the witnesses on behalf of the prosecution, home on Saturday, Panchkula DCP Manbir Singh said Judicial Magistrate Prabhakaran observed that the case over the phone. had not been proved by the prosecution. Suspected Amit Shah slams Rahul for defending dynastic politics “While necessary investigations were being conducted MDMK and Naam Tamizhar Iyakkam activists had on into the matter, the parents of the boy today informed us January 10, 2012 allegedly barged into the house of the New Delhi, Sep. 25 (PTI): BJP chief remarks on dynasty in the country ment’s handling of the economy. Ramanathaswamy temple priest here and threw stones and Amit Shah today criticised Congress during his recent visit to the US, Shah The Rs 60,000 crore per year the that they found some diagrams and notes scribbled in the boy’s diary, which raised suspicion that he could have been slippers when a relative of Sri Lankan President Mahinda vice president Rahul Gandhi over his said the Congress vice president had government would save through the Rajapaksa was about to perform a ‘pooja.’ remarks on dynastic politics and said undermined India. direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme playing the Blue Whale Challenge,” Singh said. the BJP believed in the politics of per- Discussing the economy, Shah would be used for welfare schemes for “At this point, we suspect that the boy could have been formance while the Congress banked said it had become stronger under the the poor, he said. Praising the govern- a victim of the killer online game. However, no whale Two women found dead at north on the “politics of appeasement and Narendra Modi-led government than it ment over its handling of Naxalism image was found on the boy’s forearm,” the DCP said. Delhi home dynasty”. was under the UPA. He also elaborated and terrorism, Shah said more terrorists The Blue Whale Challenge originated in Russia. It New Delhi, Sep. 25 (PTI): The bodies of two young In his inaugural address at the BJP on the benefits of both demonetisation were killed in its three years of rule than starts by asking participants via social media to draw a women were found with their throats slit at a house in north national executive, Shah said President and GST and explained that both the any other spell of three years. blue whale on a piece of paper. The participants are then Delhi’s Timarpur today, police said. Premlata and Sonia, Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M measures would curb black money and The BJP president also discussed asked to carve the shape of a whale onto their body. both in their 20s and relatives, were found in a pool of Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister bring more transparency in the system. the recent stand-off with China in They are given other “challenges” or “tasks” such as blood in the building in Wazirabad area. The police suspect Narendra Modi had reached their po- The BJP chief cited various figures Dokalam near Sikkim and said India watching horror movies alone. These challenges or dares Premlata’s husband Mohit could have a role in the killings. sition due to their work, despite their to make his point about economy, displayed its perseverance and decisive- feature the commission of acts harming oneself. The last He has been missing since the matter was reported to them. humble origins. It was a closed door Goyal told reporters while briefing ness to the entire world. The party chief stage is suicide. It is suspected that Mohit had a fight with his wife last night event but Union minister Piyush Goyal them on Shah’s speech. appreciated External Affairs Minister When asked if the boy was alone at home when he and killed her, said a police official, adding that it could be briefed the media about the speech. Shah’s comments came amid the Sushma Swaraj’s speech at the United took the extreme step, the DGM added, “We are verify- possible that when Sonia tried to intervene he killed her too. Taking on Rahul Gandhi for his opposition’s criticism of the govern- Nations said she had exposed Pakistan. ing several facts and these are part of the investigations.” Class I student thrashed for stammering, dies Cong leader shot dead in MP Lalu seeks two weeks time to appear before CBI Ludhiana, Sep. 25 (PTI): An eight-year-old boy died after Datia (MP), Sep. 25 (PTI): was with him at the time New Delhi, Sep. 25 (PTI): RJD chief of Bihar, who is summoned in the case his official position for extending undue he was thrashed by a school teacher for stammering during A local Congress leader was of the incident, suffered Lalu Prasad Yadav has sought two tomorrow, they said. favours to the Kochhar and acquired a a lesson in Phullanwal village, police said today. shot dead and his son criti- gunshot injuries and was weeks to appear before the CBI for They had been called on September “high value premium land” through a The boy was identified as Bindu Ram alias Guddu. cally injured by assailants at referred to Gwalior for treat- questioning in connection with a case 11 and 12. Lalu Yadav did not turn up, benami firm Delight Marketing Com- Bindu’s family has alleged that a lady teacher on Saturday a village near here, a police ment, he added. of alleged graft in giving the mainte- citing an ongoing court case in Ranchi pany. As a quid pro quo, he “dishon- dragged him by hair and harshly pulled his ears, Dugri official said today. Singh was the district nance contract for two IRCTC hotels to where his presence was required, while estly and fraudulently” managed award Police Station SHO said today. Guddu, a class I student at Police suspect political vice-president of farmer a private firm, sources said today. Tejashwi claimed he had political com- of leasing of the two hotels. Government Primary School here, fell ill after the incident. rivalry led to the fatal attack wing of the Congress. The contracts were given when mitments to take care of. The CBI has registered the case He was admitted to a private hospital where he succumbed on Kailash Singh last night. Awasthi said it seems Yadav was railway minister. The case pertains to allegations that against Lalu Yadav, his wife Rabri to the injuries yesterday, Singh said. The armed assailants, old political rivalry between Yadav, who was summoned by Lalu Yadav, as railway minister, handed Devi, a former Bihar chief minister, son numbering about a dozen, Singh and his opponents, the CBI for the second time to appear over the maintenance of two hotels run Tejashwi, who was deputy CM until Seven killed as truck collides with fired at the 50-year-old poli- which surfaced during the before the investigating team, sent his by the Indian Railway Catering and a few months ago, and Sarla Gupta, tician outside his home in last village panchayat elec- lawyer who submitted the request seek- Tourism Corporation, a subsidiary of wife of Prem Chand Gupta, a former jeep in MP village Ruhera under Deep- tions, resulted in the assault. ing two weeks time for questioning, the the Indian Railways, in Ranchi and union minister. Others named as ac- Sagar (MP), Sep. 25 (PTI): At least seven persons, ar Police Station area and Police have booked 12 CBI sources said. They said the agency Puri to Sujata Hotel, a company owned cused in the FIR include Vijay Koch- including six women, were killed and 12 others were fled, said Mayank Awasthi, people, including village sar- was processing the request and would by Vinay and Vijay Kochhar, in return har, Vinay Kochhar, both directors of injured today when a truck collided with their jeep near District Superintendent of panch Janak Singh for the at- take a call on future course of action. for a prime plot of three acres in Patna Sujata Hotels and owner of Chanakya here, police said. The truck collided head-on with the Police. tack and slapped murder and The lawyer did not say anything through a benami company. Hotel, Delight Marketing Company, jeep on a road connecting Bakswaha and Hirapur towns Singh died on the spot, attempt to murder charges about Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD leader’s The FIR alleged that the RJD now known as Lara Projects, and then under Shahgarh police station area at around 11 am, while his son Kuldeep, who on them, the SP said. son and former deputy chief minister leader, as the railway minister, abused IRCTC managing director P K Goel. Superintendent of Police Vikram Singh said. The truck was heading to Chhatarpur, he said, adding the jeep occupants were on their way to Bagajmata temple in Tikamgarh district. Four persons died on the spot while three others succumbed to injuries in the district hospital at Sagar, the Rahul attacks PM in poll-bound Guj over GST, note ban, farm policies SP said. Jamnagar/Dwarka, Sep. 25 loans given to businessmen, why gress told the government to have (PTI): Attacking Prime Minister not farmers? The Indian govern- a single tax rate under the GST, it J&K CM asks DGP to set up special Narendra Modi over note ban, ment gave away Rs 1.30 lakh crore introduced five slabs. He claimed GST, farm policies and ‘Gujarat to 15 large business houses while lakhs of businesses have shut down team to probe hair chopping cases model’ of development, Rahul Rs 7 lakh crore in loans were not due to the GST. Srinagar, Sep. 25 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Gandhi today voiced confidence returned to banks. They (business- The poor have no place in the Minister Mehbooba Mufti today directed the Director about winning the upcoming As- men) will get all the benefits, while ‘Gujarat model’ of development General of Police to constitute a special team to probe the sembly elections, claiming there is you (farmers) will be jailed for not which has benefited only a hand- mysterious hair snipping incidents reported in the state. a strong undercurrent in favour of repaying loans,” said Gandhi. ful of businessmen, the Congress “The chief minister directed the DGP to constitute a Congress in Gujarat. Before visiting Hanjrapar, leader said. special team to identify and bring to justice those behind Talking to journalists on arrival Gandhi made several halts along “Business houses get every- the mysterious hair chopping incidents which came to the in Jamnagar for a road show on the the route, including at Bhatia vil- thing, be it water, land or electricity. fore in Kulgam district and other places in the state,” an first day of his three-day tour of lage. In his address there, Gandhi But the poor are always neglected. official said. Gujarat, Gandhi said people are slammed the Modi government for This is the difference between them regretting having voted for the BJP. “failing” to address basic problems (the BJP) and us (the Congress). I “There is a strong undercurrent of people. Around 20,000 youths promise our government will be Ghaziabad builder commits suicide in favour of Congress in Gujarat. pass out of educational institutes of the poor, farmers and youth,” Ghaziabad, Sep. 25 (IANS): A builder committed suicide People want change and Congress every day but the Central govern- he said. by shooting himself in the head with a licensed revolver in will definitely come to power this ment manages to give employment After Bhatia, Gandhi reached Ghaziabad city of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Monday. time. People of Gujarat are un- to only 400, he claimed. Nandana village, where he ad- Sanjay Singhal, 48, shot himself at his Shastri Nagar PTI happy with the ruling party as they “You go to any corner of this dressed school children. residence after he was dropped home around Sunday Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi waves at supporters during his road show at midnight by his driver. His wife rushed to his room after feel cheated after giving their votes Bhatiya village in Dwarka district of Gujarat on Monday. country and ask farmers whether “Our country has made huge to the BJP,” said Gandhi, adding they get proper price for their pro- progress in the last 70 years. When hearing the gunshot, and rushed him to nearby Sarvodaya Hospital where he was declared brought dead. The body has that Congress will help Gujarat unemployment under the BJP “Privatisation is happening duce. All of them will promptly we got independence, we didn’t been sent to a mortuary and the revolver seized, police said. develop. dispensation and promised to solve in every sector under this govern- say, no,” Gandhi said. have many good schools, big uni- The Congress is out of power the problems faced by Gujarat’s ment, be it education or health “Our Prime Minister Naren- versities or companies. Whatever in Gujarat for over two decades. farmers if his party is voted to sector. Due to this policy of the dra Modi declared demonetisa- exists today is because of the hard Protest shutdown affects normal The 47-year-old Congress power in the state. BJP government, poor people are tion without consulting anyone. work of your parents as well as leader, who started the day by Travelling in a especially-de- not getting education or health This was a massive blow to our grandparents,” he said. life in Kashmir Valley offering prayers at the famous signed bus, he interacted with vil- services,” Gandhi said. economy. “Farmers were badly Tomorrow, Gandhi will visit Srinagar, Sep. 25 (IANS): Normal life across the Kashmir Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka, lagers at many places. He promised free medicines hit as they do not do transaction towns such as Dhrol and Tankara Valley was affected on Monday by a protest shutdown interacted with people during his From Dwarka, Gandhi headed and medical treatment if the Con- through phone or debit card. They by road before reaching Rajkot. called by separatists and traders. Shops, other businesses trip from the holy city to Jamnagar, to Hanjrapar, where he was ac- gress is voted to power in Gujarat. use cash to buy seeds or pay farm Notably, Gandhi was greeted and public transport remained closed in Srinagar and other passing through Saurashtra region. corded a traditional welcome by Accusing the BJP government labourers,” said Gandhi. by Hardik Patel, leader of the Pa- major cities and towns as authorities imposed restrictions to In his short speeches at various villagers. He even rode a bullock of being “anti-farmer”, Gandhi He claimed the Goods and tel quota agitation, on his Gujarat maintain law and order. The protest was called against the places, Gandhi assailed Modi over cart and interacted with villagers. demanded that the government an- Services Tax (GST) has broken visit. “A warm welcome to Con- summoning of Muhammad Yasin Khan, President of the demonetisation and a host of other Gandhi came down heavily on nounce complete farm loan waiver the back of small traders and gress vice president Rahul Gandhi Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) issues. Gujarat’s BJP government on the in Gujarat. shopkeepers. in Gujarat,” Patel tweeted in Hindi by the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). He highlighted the issue of issue of privatisation. “If the government can waive Gandhi said though the Con- this morning. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 WORLD 9 Merkel wins 4th term as nationalists enter German parliament Berlin, Sep. 25 (PTI/AP): German year-old Alternative for Germany, or The Left Party took 9.2 per cent of Germany.” Chancellor Angela Merkel won a AfD. It finished third after a campaign the vote, coming slightly ahead of the Cobbling together a “Jamaica” fourth term, but now faces the tricky that centered on shrill criticism of traditionally left-leaning Greens who coalition is likely to be time-consum- prospect of forming a coalition with Merkel and her decision in 2015 to won 8.9 per cent, completing a parlia- ing. The Free Democrats and Greens two disparate new partners after vot- allow large numbers of migrants into ment that now has six caucuses rather are traditional rivals. Four years ers weakened her conservatives and a Germany, but also harnessed wider than the previous four. ago, Merkel’s conservatives and the nationalist, anti-migrant party surged discontent with established politicians. All mainstream parties have ruled Greens held exploratory talks on a into parliament. One of AfD’s leaders, Alice Wei- out working with AfD and Merkel’s two-party coalition but they came to Merkel’s center-left challenger, del, said it will provide “constructive conservatives won’t form a coalition nothing. Martin Schulz, conceded his Social opposition.” But co-leader Alexander with the Left Party. The underwhelming result also Democrats had suffered a “crushing Gauland struck a harsher tone, vowing That means two politically plau- looks set to re-ignite pressure within election defeat,” with projections show- that “we will take our country back” sible governments are mathemati- Merkel’s bloc for a tougher conserva- ing the party’s worst performance in and promising to “chase” Merkel. cally feasible: continuing the “grand tive image. Bavarian Governor Horst post-World War II Germany. Final results released shortly before coalition” or a combination of Merkel’s Seehofer, who feuded with Merkel He vowed to take his party, the jun- 4 a.m. (0200 GMT) today showed Mer- Union bloc, the Free Democrats and over the migrant influx before putting ior partner in Merkel’s outgoing “grand kel’s Christian Democratic Union and Greens. aside their differences this year, said coalition” of Germany’s traditionally their Bavaria-only allies, the Christian That alliance is known as a “Ja- the outcome showed that the conserva- dominant parties, into opposition. Social Union, winning 33 per cent of maica” coalition because the parties’ tives need to close “an open flank to “We have a mandate to form a the vote - down from 41.5 per cent four colors match those of the Caribbean the right.” new government, and no government years ago. nation’s flag. It has been tried, with Reiner Haseloff, the conservative can be formed against us,” Merkel told It was one of their weakest post-war AP/PTI mixed results, in state governments but governor of eastern Saxony-Anhalt cheering supporters. She added that it showings. 'ĞƌŵĂŶŚĂŶĐĞůůŽƌŶŐĞůĂDĞƌŬĞů͕ŚĞĂĚŽĨƚŚĞŚƌŝƐƟĂŶĞŵŽĐƌĂƟĐWĂƌƚLJh͕ŝƐŐƌĞĞƚĞĚďLJŚĞƌ never in a national government. state, said it would be wrong to ignore wasn’t a “matter of course” to finish Schulz’s Social Democrats were ŚĞƌĐŚĂůůĞŶŐĞƌDĂƌƟŶ^ĐŚƵůnj͕ŚĞĂĚŽĨƚŚĞ^ŽĐŝĂůĞŵŽĐƌĂƟĐWĂƌƚLJ^W͕ƉƌŝŽƌƚŽĂdsƚĂůŬŽĨƚŚĞ The Social Democrats were ada- AfD’s strong result. first after 12 years in power, and that trailing far behind, with 20.5 per cent ƉĂƌƚLJůĞĂĚĞƌƐŝŶĞƌůŝŶ͕'ĞƌŵĂŶLJ͕^ƵŶĚĂLJ͕^ĞƉƚ͘Ϯϰ͕ϮϬϭϳ͕ĂŌĞƌƚŚĞ'ĞƌŵĂŶƉĂƌůŝĂŵĞŶƚĞůĞĐƟŽŶƐ͘ mant last night that they wouldn’t “We need an answer - there must the past four years were “extremely support, down from 25.7 per cent in continue to serve under Merkel. be no democratic alternative to our challenging.” 2013 and undercutting their previous Democratic Party, which returned to all their seats four years ago. “It is completely clear that the role right,” he added. “As long as it is there, Stressing that “we live in stormy post-war low of 23 per cent eight years parliament after a four-year break with “In a country that is big on schaden- the voters have given us is as the opposi- we haven’t completely done our home- times” internationally, she declared: “I ago. 10.7 per cent. freude, our comeback is an encouraging tion,” Schulz said. work.” have the intention of achieving a stable AfD won 12.6 per cent of the The Free Democrats were Merkel’s message - after failure, a new beginning Referring to AfD’s third-place AfD is the first party to the right of government in Germany.” vote. It was followed by the election’s coalition partners in her second-term is possible,” party leader Christian finish, he said “there cannot be a far- the conservatives to enter parliament The biggest winner was the four- other big winner - the pro-business Free government from 2009-2013, but lost Lindner told supporters. right party leading the opposition in in 60 years. Egyptian national known as Russia violating human rights in Crimea: UN United Nations, Sep. 25 (IANS): accusations. condemned Moscow’s decision to with links to the Mejlis”, the UN Russia is committing “grave human “Grave human rights violations, replace Ukrainian laws with Rus- report said. world’s heaviest woman dies rights violations” in Crimea, the UN such as arbitrary arrests and deten- sian ones. It added that the ban on the had a rare gene mutation human rights office said in a report tions, enforced disappearances, ill- Crimea, which has a Russian- Mejlis “has infringed on the civil, po- that cannot be cured through on Monday. treatment and torture, and at least speaking majority, voted to join Rus- litical and cultural rights of Crimean surgery. The UN human rights agency one extra-judicial execution were sia in a referendum that Ukraine and Tatars”.The UN rights chief accused Bariatric surgery, also said Russia had documented ar- documented,” the report said. the West deem illegal. Russia of failing to investigate al- known as weight loss sur- bitrary arrests, torture and at least It added that there had been The UN said Crimea’s Turkic- leged human rights violations. gery, is used as a last resort to one extra-judicial execution in the “intrusive law enforcement raids of speaking minority, the Tatars, who Hussein said: “Failure to pros- treat people who are danger- region, BBC reported. private properties” which “interfered make up 12 per cent of its popula- ecute these acts and ensure account- ously obese - having a body “There is an urgent need for ac- with (the) right to privacy”. tion, had been targeted. ability has denied victims of proper mass index of 40 or above, countability for human rights viola- The report, which said the hu- The Tatar Parliament, the Mejlis, remedy and strengthened impunity, or 35 plus other obesity- tions and abuses and for providing man rights situation had “signifi- boycotted the referendum on join- potentially encouraging the contin- related health conditions. the victims with redress,” UN rights cantly deteriorated” in the region, ing Russia. Moscow said it was an ued perpetration of human rights Her treatment in India chief Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein said in noted that hundreds of prisoners extremist organisation and banned violations.” was abruptly stopped after a statement. and pre-trial detainees were illegally it last year. The report urged Russia to “ef- her sister Shaimaa, on social Russia annexed the peninsula transferred from Crimea to Russian “While those human rights vio- fectively investigate” alleged torture, media, alleged that Eman from Ukraine after the country’s jails. lations and abuses have affected abductions and killings in the pe- was not receiving proper pro-Russian leader was overthrown It said civil servants were forced Crimean residents of diverse ethnic ninsula and called the international treatment in India. in 2014. There was no immediate to renounce their Ukrainian citizen- backgrounds, Crimean Tatars were community to support push for that She had alleged that response from Russia to the report’s ship or face losing their jobs, and particularly targeted especially those access. dŚŝƐĮůĞƉŚŽƚŽƚĂŬĞŶŽŶ:ƵůLJϮϰ͕ϮϬϭϳƐŚŽǁƐŐLJƉƟĂŶŶĂƟŽŶĂůŵĂŶ the doctors at Saifee, made ŚŵĞĚďĚůƚLJǁĂǀŝŶŐĚƵƌŝŶŐĂƉƌĞƐƐĐŽŶĨĞƌĞŶĐĞĂƚƚŚĞƵƌũĞĞů “false claims” about Eman’s ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂůŝŶďƵŚĂďŝ͘;&WͿ recovery and weight loss. Eman, a resident of Al- Iraqi Kurds vote in historic referendum Palestinian PM to visit Gaza Abu Dhabi, Sep. 25 (PTI): ity is the presence of one exandria in Egypt, had not Baghdad, Sep. 25 (IANS): Iraqi Ballot boxes were spread Eman Abdul Atti, a 37-year- or more additional diseases stepped out of her house Kurds started casting their ballots throughout Iraq’s Kurdish re- old Egyptian national once or disorders co-occurring for more than two decades in a controversial independence gional areas, in addition to the city for reconciliation efforts believed to be the ‘world’s with a primary disease or due to her obese condition referendum on Monday as ten- of Kirkuk -- a flashpoint claimed heaviest woman’, died today disorder. followed by a stroke that left sions began to escalate between by both the KRG and the Iraqi Jerusalem, Sep. 25 (PTI/AFP): Pales- tinians will focus on the national inter- in a hospital in the UAE due Eman had been admit- her paralysed on one side a the country’s largest ethnic mi- government. tinian prime minister Rami Hamdallah est to enable the government to con- to complications from her ted at Burjeel hospital on year ago. nority and the government in On Sunday, Iran closed its air will travel to Gaza on October 2 as part tinue carrying out all of its functions weight, the hospital said. May 4 after arriving in the She had celebrated her Baghdad. space to the autonomous Kurdis- of a fresh push to end a decade-long in a way which serves the Palestinian Eman weighed roughly UAE from India. 37th birthday on September Voting got underway at 8 a.m. tan region after issuing several split between Fatah and Hamas, which citizens first.” 500 kilogrammes when she She had been under the 9, surrounded by family and and will end at 6 p.m. The first condemnations against the vote. runs the enclave, his government said Hamas said a week ago that it had arrived in India in February, supervision of over 20 doc- friends. results will be out within 72 hours, Both Iran and Turkey have today. agreed to steps towards resolving the but had lost an astonishing tors from different speciali- Eman s problems ap- reports CNN. sizable Kurdish minorities and The visit follows concessions by split with Abbas’s Fatah, announcing 323 kilogrammes after un- ties, who were managing her peared at birth when she Voters must respond with fear a vote for independence in Islamist group Hamas after discus- it would dissolve a body seen as a rival dergoing a series of medical medical condition. was born overweight and either a “yes” or “no” to the ques- Iraq might galvanise movements sions with Egypt, which has urged it government -- known as the adminis- procedures. Initially, she underwent continued to rapidly grow, tion of whether they want the in their countries, CNN reported. to take steps towards reconciliation trative committee -- and was ready to She died at the Burjeel treatment at the Saifee Hos- struggling to walk even as a region to become an independ- As polls opened on Monday, with Palestinian president Mahmud hold elections. Hospital hospital in Abu pital in Mumbai for severe young girl. ent state. The question has been the Turkish Foreign Ministry is- Abbas’s Fatah, based in the occupied The statement came after Hamas Dhabi due to complications obesity. She never attended translated into Kurdish, Arabic, sued a statement calling the vote West Bank. leaders held talks with Egyptian of- from the underlying comor- Eman underwent bariat- school because of her size, Turkmen and Assyrian. “illegitimate, null and void”. Fatah and Hamas have been di- ficials and with the Gaza Strip facing a bid conditions, including ric surgery in March in India and doctors believe her con- The Kurdistan Regional Gov- The ministry also warned that vided for a decade, with separate mounting humanitarian crisis. heart disease and kidney in which doctors reduced dition is caused by a fluid ernment (KRG) which adminis- it would take legal measures to administrations in the West Bank and It remains unclear whether the dysfunction, according to the size of her stomach by retention problem, meaning ters a semi-autonomous region in prevent “radical elements and ter- Gaza Strip. steps will result in further concrete ac- medical experts at the hos- two-thirds, so as to reduce that large amounts of extra northern Iraq says the referendum rorists” from attempting to exploit “Prime minister Rami Hamdal- tion towards ending the deep division pital. her food intake. Her genetic water are being retained in will give it a mandate to achieve the situation to target its national lah has decided after consulting with with Fatah. In medicine, comorbid- tests had showed that she her body. independence from Iraq. security. president Mahmud Abbas that the Hamas for now continues to run a government will hold its weekly meet- de facto separate administration in the ing in Gaza next week,” government Gaza Strip and is in charge of security spokesman Yusuf Al Mahmoud said forces there. China asks US and N Korea to avoid provoking each other in a statement published by official Previous attempts to resolve the Palestinian news agency WAFA. split have repeatedly failed. The last at- Beijing, Sep. 25 (PTI): Amid leader Kim Jong-Un have adding fuel to the fire. Parties Kim in his speech at the UN, In the eventuality of a con- “Hamdallah and members of the tempt at a unity government fell apart raging tension on the Korean traded increasingly threaten- should not provoke each other, “they won’t be around much flict, China has to grapple with government will arrive in Gaza next in 2015, with the two sides exchanging peninsula, China today asked ing and personal insults as exercise restraint and do not longer.” North Korea’s nuclear arsenal, Monday to start taking over govern- blame. the US and North Korea to Pyongyang races towards its vent their emotions but find “We think the situation an influx of refugees, restora- ment responsibilities after Hamas Hamas has run Gaza since 2007, exercise restraint and avoid goal of developing a nucle- way out for this issue,” he said. remain highly complex. The tion of social order, and post- announced its agreement to dissolve having seized it in a near civil war from provoking each other, saying ar-tipped missile capable of A way out can be found pressing concern is to fully crisis political arrangements the administrative committee and en- Fatah following a dispute over parlia- it was “very concerned” over reaching the US. when the parties stop the pro- implement all the UNSC reso- on the peninsula, according to able the government to assume its full mentary elections won by the Islamist their escalating war of words. “Indeed, the Chinese side vocative statements, he added. lutions concerning Korean Peking University professor Jia responsibilities.” movement the previous year. Tensions have dramatically is very concerned about the He was reacting to state- Peninsula including the latest Qingguo. Hamdallah, who is not believed to It formed the administrative com- risen on the Korean peninsula escalation of the situation in ments by North Korean For- one,” Lu said. He said that if the regime have travelled to the Gaza Strip since mittee in March, and since then Abbas after North Korea early this Korean peninsula,” Chinese eign Minister Ri Yong Ho at His comments came as ex- of Kim falls, most likely as a 2015, also wrote about the visit on his has sought to put further pressure on month conducted its biggest Foreign Ministry spokesman the UN that firing rockets at perts called on China to work- result of a US military strike, Facebook page. the Islamist movement, reducing elec- nuclear test, which its state-run Lu Kang told a media brief- the US has become inevitable. out contingency plans, either either China or the US should “I am heading to the beloved Gaza tricity payments for the Gaza Strip and KCNA news agency described ing here. Trump responded with on its own or with Washington be ready to manage North Strip next Monday with the govern- cutting salaries for public employees. as a hydrogen bomb. “We think the parties a warning, saying if North and Seoul in case the crisis on Korea s nuclear facilities to ment and all bodies, authorities and The West Bank and Gaza have US President Donald should refrain from escalat- Korean foreign minister was the Korean peninsula escalates prevent the spread of the weap- security services,” he wrote. not participated in an election together Trump and North Korean ing words and deeds to avoid echoing thoughts of his leader into a conflict. ons, he said. “We hope all parties and all Pales- since 2006. Thousands evacuated Trump expands controversial travel ban to include N. Korea, Venezuela and Chad Washington, Sep. 25 (PTI): US list of targeted countries. obligation,” he said. Trump had called for a “total countries. We will continue to near Bali volcano President Donald Trump has Sudan has been dropped from The White House described and complete shutdown of Mus- stand up for our communities and imposed new travel restrictions the administration’s new list and the move as a critical step toward lims entering the United States” fight against any attempt at a Mus- Jakarta, Sep. 25 (IANS): It said shallow tremors on citizens from North Korea, Iraqi citizens will be subjected to establishing an immigration sys- during his election campaign. lim Ban,” said Elica Vafaie, Staff Some 35,000 people were were detected late August, Venezuela and Chad, expanding to “additional scrutiny” but will not tem that protects Americans’ safety The new restrictions being im- Attorney at the AAAJ. evacuated from their homes and first raised the alert from eight the list of nations covered by face any blanket ban. and security in an era of dangerous posed on eight countries are con- The new proclamation marks near an active volcano in “normal” to the second-tier his original travel ban that has been The new list of countries nota- terrorism and transnational crime. ditional and may be lifted as they the administration s third move to Bali, Indonesia, as authori- “vigilant” level on Septem- widely criticised as anti-Muslim bly includes several non- Muslim It said North Korea did not co- work with the US Government to limit travel into the US. The first ties warned that it could ber 14, reports the BBC. and challenged in court. majority nations, including North operate with the US government ensure the safety of Americans. one, which was chaotically rolled erupt soon, authorities an- Mount Agung, which For the last three months, the Korea and Venezuela. “in any respect” and failed all re- In a statement, Secretary of out in January, targeted refugees nounced on Monday. is more than 3,000m above Trump administration used a In most instances, travel will be quirements - and so all travel to the State Rex Tillerson said the State and seven Muslim-majority coun- The area around Mount sea level, lies in the eastern controversial executive order to broadly suspended, while in other US by its citizens has been banned. Department will coordinate with tries. It was subsequently aban- Agung has seen hundreds part of Bali. ban foreign nationals from six cases, travelers will have to undergo Tensions have flared up be- other federal agencies to imple- doned by the administration after of tremors and signs of Several countries in- Muslim-majority countries - Iran, enhanced screening and vetting tween the US and North Korea ment these measures in an orderly a series of federal courts blocked it magma rising to the surface cluding Britain, Australia Syria, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, requirements. over Pyongyang’s nuclear and bal- manner. Meanwhile, the American on grounds it violated the US con- since last week, the national and Singapore have issued and Sudan - from entering the US “Following an extensive review listic missile programmes. Civil Liberties Union rights group stitution s protection of religious volcanology centre said. travel advisories for their unless they have a “bona fide” by the Department of Homeland Trump’s original ban was sub- said the addition of the new coun- freedom. Authorities have im- citizens, warning of pos- relationship with a person or entity Security, we are taking action today ject to a range of legal challenges tries “doesn’t obfuscate the real fact The second order, issued in posed a 12 km exclusion sible flight disruptions and in America. to protect the safety and security of and several large-scale protests, and that the administration’s order is March, targeted six of the same zone around the mountain evacuations. Trump unveiled a revamped the American people by establish- is due to be considered by the US still a Muslim ban”. countries. A limited version of the and had issued their highest More than 1,000 people travel ban as his controversial ing a minimum security baseline Supreme Court in October, having Asian Americans Advancing ban was allowed to come into effect level alert on September 22. died when Mount Agung immigration order covering six for entry into the US,” Trump said. been partly reinstated in July. Justice (AAAJ), Council on Amer- over the summer following a tem- The island’s main tour- last erupted in 1963. Muslim-majority nations was com- “We cannot afford to con- Critics have accused the presi- ican-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and porary ruling by the supreme court. ist areas and flights remain Mount Agung is among ing to an end. tinue the failed policies of the past, dent of discriminating against National Immigration Law Center The new policy is likely to unaffected for now. about 130 active volcanoes The new rule, which will come which present an unacceptable Muslims in violation of consti- (NILC) have also condemned the throw a major hurdle in front of The centre said on Sun- in Indonesia - an archi- into effect on October 18, will danger to our country. My highest tutional guarantees of religious new presidential proclamation. the ongoing supreme court chal- day night that the moun- pelago prone to volcanic continue to target travellers from obligation is to ensure the safety liberty and equal protection under “This new nonsensical ban lenge to Trump s second order. tain’s “seismic energy is eruptions and earthquakes Somalia, Yemen, Syria, Libya and and security of the American peo- the law, breaking existing US im- continues to discriminate against The nation s highest court was due increasing and has the po- as it sits on the Pacific “Ring Iran, but also adds North Korea, ple, and in issuing this new travel migration law and stoking religious immigrants, refugees, and visitors to hear arguments in that case on tential to erupt”. of Fire”. Chad and Venezuela to the original order, I am fulfilling that sacred hatred. from a group of majority Muslim October 10. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 Catherine Zeta-Jones’s secret of long marriage Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones says listening to one another is the key to her long- lasting marriage to actor Michael Douglas. Zeta-Jones, 47, married Douglas, 71, in 2000. She believes the key to make any marriage last lies in “being kind, being nice, MIRROR having your listening ears”, reports dailymail.co.uk. Together, the couple have son Dylan, 17, and daughter Carys, 14. Zeta-Jones said the children don’t seem to feel the 10 need to rebel because they have been given “pretty broad” boundaries as it is. “I think Michael and I haven’t given them anything to rebel against and the boundaries, they know the boundaries and they don’t violate those because they are pretty broad,” she ENTERTAINMENT said on a TV show. “Sometimes they give way too much information and I’m like, ‘Whoa! Stop, I’m your mother. I don’t want to know that...’ Yeah, too many words, don’t want to know, eeeeek,” she added. (IANS) All women in my life are Oprah Winfrey takes important: Shah Rukh Khan ollywood’s quintessential starting... I have to check for the details,” on Trump era political romantic hero Shah Rukh he said when asked about the progress of Khan, who attended the Vogue the show. Women of the Year Awards On the film front, the actor is busy with here, said that all the women Aanand L Rai’s next. The movie is yet un- inB his life are important and it is extremely titled, but it will reunite Katrina Kaif and divide in a show satisfying to have an award for them. Anushka Sharma with Shah Rukh after opular host Oprah Winfrey tion of whether Trump’s response to the “All the women in my life are impor- ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’. assembled a group of voters to white supremacist violence last month in tant to me, starting with my mother, wife, “Aanand L Rai’s film shooting is examine the US’ political and Charlottesville, Virginia, was appropriate daughter, sister and all the ladies who have going on. Katrina Kaif has joined us and cultural divide on the show “60 or whether he wrongly sought to draw a worked with me... The list is big because Anushka Sharma will join us in a day Minutes” for a channel. moral equivalency between far left protes- I’ve been working for 30 years, so there are or two. Shooting is going on at various PWinfrey held a roundtable session with tors and the hate groups that organised the lots of them, some 20-30 of them, all of places... It is going well,” 14 voters from West Michigan, evenly split rally. them are important,” Shah Rukh said at Shah Rukh said. between President Donald Trump support- Participants included a farmer, a the event here on Sunday night. The Vogue ers and detractors. She pressed the group former General Motors factory worker, a “I think women are important, so Women of the on Trump’s track record as President, drug counsellor, a speech therapist and a to have an award for them, I think it Year Awards whether his tweets are “modern presi- sales manager. is extremely fulfilling and satisfying, saw Gauri dential”, the need for limitations on free At one point, a few participants agreed not just for the women who get the Khan, Shweta speech, and their perceptions of Trump vs. tensions are so fraught that there are genu- award, but for the men who don’t Bachchan, Hillary Clinton voters, reports variety.com. ine fears that civil war could break out. win it... Bystanders like myself, Karan Johar, The group also debated the ques- IANS who can come and applaud for Aishwarya them,” added Shah Rukh, who Rai Bachchan, was given the Vogue Entertainer Sonam Ka- of the Decade Award. poor, Anushka Shah Rukh is making a Sharma, Twinkle Jason Derulo robbed, comeback on television with Khanna, Athiya Viola Davis focussed to bring Star Plus’ new show “TED Shetty, Radhika Apte, Talks: Nayi Soch”. Anil Kapoor, Arjun Asked about it, he said: Kapoor, Natasha diversity to Hollywood $300,000 cash and “I have no idea when Poonawalla, Kiran the show Rao, Deepika Ku- ctress Viola Davis and her them are white.” is mari, Rajkummar husband Julius Tennon, who She added: “No one says anything, be- jewellery missing Rao and Jim Sarbh are appearing together in the cause why would you? To change is to risk among others in new season of her hit show losing money, changing your vision, being inger Jason castle in a gated Tar- attendance. “How to Get Away with exposed. It’s a problem that needs to be Derulo’s man- zana community in 2014 IANS AMurder”, have a joint mission to bring tackled from the studio heads who give the sion here was after his split from Jordin more diversity in Hollywood. greenlight vote to filmmakers who can sim- broken into by Sparks. However, it is not Hollywood remains as white and ply envision a role differently, to producers thieves who stole known if this is his current male-dominated as ever, and representa- who can give a budding, gifted cinematog- Saround $300,000 in cash residence, the tmz.com tion of race, gender, LGBT and disability rapher grip, writer of colour a chance, and and jewellery. report said. has barely changed in the past 10 years, finally to audiences to plop down money Derulo, 28, was not in The star is the lat- according to research by academics at the to see a film character differently. town when the theft took est in a string of Los University of Southern California (USC), “It requires being awoke.” place. It was only discov- Angeles-based stars to reported The Guardian. Davis and Tennon, who married ered when a maid visited have had their homes “The reason diversity is still an issue 14 years ago and have a seven-year-old his home, reports tmz. burgled in recent months is that everyone is not ‘put to task’,” said daughter, Genesis, set up their multimedia com. including Kendall Davis. company, JuVee Productions, in 2011 to The staff member Jenner, Drake, Stressing that it was a try to tackle the problem from within. realised someone had David Spade, Demi much bigger issue than They wanted to create more suitable entered and taken Lovato, Scott casting and stories, she roles for Davis’s talent. some things Disick, Nicki agreed with Tennon in Tennon, 63, said: “We after finding Minaj, Emmy saying that it was a started it out for her career, a smashed Rossum “pipeline problem”. for Viola to be more than window and and Alanis “If a writer, this woman who turns broken door. 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Collection points will be set up across the state, The reveal came as the actress made a he said, and donations will be stored at the surpriseJ appearance alongside Governor Andrew Javits Center and secured by the National Cuomo, as he and other elected officials publi- Guard until they are delivered by JetBlue cized the launch of a state-wide donation drive airlines. Those living in the Big Apple can to aid to the ravaged nation. drop off donations at the Javits Center, the “Today Puerto Rico needs our help,” J.Lo, Shirley A. 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The New York Mets are joining the effort ing about how to take healthcare from the poor too, asking fans attending games at Citi Field on in this country, why don’t we put the political September 25, 26 and 27 to bring donations to asides and focus on helping Americans,” the ball game between. Cuomo suggested. “Americans go first, we “With Mark Anthony, we are spearhead- can save lives.” ing additional reliefs efforts and organizing the The governor visited Puerto Rico on Latino community of artists and athletes to rush Friday, taking a day-long trip to help deliver the relief that our brothers and sisters in Mexico, supplies. Upon his return he described the P.R., and the Caribbean desperately need,” J.Lo scene as “heartbreaking.” said. “We are working with Mark Cuban and Maria devastated the island nation, Jose Alvara, and we have two team planes filled claiming at least 13 lives since it made with supplies and generators awaiting air clear- landfall last week. 10 am, 5.30 pm- Kingsman: ance to depart, land, and unload these much Pagesix The golden circle (Eng) 12.30 pm, 8 pm- Bhoomi (Hindi) 3 pm- Haseena Parkar (Hindi) EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 SCIENCE AND TECH 11 Ultra-high energy cosmic rays Multi-gene test found effective in predicting Alzheimer’s disease San Francisco, Sep. 25 However, APOE E4 hazard score can identify come from outside our galaxy (IANS): In a new test, a is only carried by 10 to 15 cognitively normal and New York, Sep. 25 onstrated that those cos- University of Wuppertal in create showers of second- the direction from which research team has found per cent of the population mildly impaired older (IANS): Researchers have mic rays with energies a Germany. ary particles -- including the cosmic rays came. Af- that combining the effects and recent research sug- folks who are at greatest found that some ultra-high million times greater than “Our observation pro- electrons, photons and ter racking up detections of over two dozen genetic gests that its effects have risk for developing Al- energy cosmic rays that oc- that of the protons accel- vides compelling evidence muons - as they interact of more than 30,000 cos- variants help in predicting been overstated, Xinhua zheimer’s associated clin- casionally hit Earth come erated in the Large Had- that the sites of accelera- with the nuclei in the at- mic particles, the scientists which cognitively normal news agency reported on ical decline over time,” from a distant source out- ron Collider - the world’s tion are outside the Milky mosphere. found one section of the older adults will go on Sunday. Chin Hong Tan from side the Milky Way. Cos- largest and most powerful Way,” Kampert who is These cosmic ray show- sky was producing signifi- to develop Alzheimer’s Publishing their find- UCSF and the paper’s mic rays are atomic nuclei particle accelerator - come spokesperson for the Au- ers spread out, sweeping cantly more than its share. dementia. ings this week in Annals first author was quoted that travel through space from much further away ger Collaboration, which through the atmosphere The probability of this The advantage of the of Neurology, the team, as saying. at speeds close to that of than from our own galaxy. involves more than 400 at the speed of light in a happening by a random test, known as Polygenic led by researchers at the Researchers found light. Low-energy cosmic They were detected from scientists from 18 coun- disc-like structure, like a fluctuation is extremely Hazard Score (PHS), is University of California, that PHS test could pre- rays come from the Sun or 2004 to 2016 at the largest tries, said. Cosmic rays dinner plate but several small, the scientists said relative to testing only for San Francisco (UCSF), dict how long it would from our own galaxy, but cosmic ray observatory are the nuclei of elements kilometres in diameter. At -- a chance of about two the well-known genetic and the University of take for them to progress the origin of the highest- ever built, the Pierre Auger from hydrogen to iron. the Auger Observatory, in ten million. “This result variant APOE E4, which California, SanDiego, to Alzheimer’s dementia energy particles has been Observatory in Argentina. The highest-energy cosmic the shower particles are unequivocally establish- has been considered the believes that the PHS test and how steep their cog- the subject of debate ever “We are now consider- rays, those of interest in detected through the light es that ultra-high energy strongest genetic predic- could provide risk esti- nitive decline would be. since they were first discov- ably closer to solving the this study, only strike about they produce in several cosmic rays are not just tor of whether someone mates for the remaining The test enables the ered fifty years ago. mystery of where and once per square kilometre of 1,600 detectors, spread random wanderers of our is likely to develop Al- 85 to 90 per cent of peo- researchers to calculate Do they come from how these extraordinary per year -- equivalent to over 3,000 square kilome- nearby universe,” Paolo zheimer’s -- a chronic ple who do not carry at an age-specific risk of our Galaxy or from distant particles are created -- a hitting the area of a soc- tres of western Argentina Privitera of University of neurodegenerative dis- least one copy of APOE developing Alzheimer’s extragalactic objects? question of great interest cer field about once per and each containing 12 Chicago who heads the US ease that usually starts E4. based upon each person’s The study published in to astrophysicists,” said century. Such rare particles tons of water. Tracking groups participating in the slowly and worsens over “Beyond APOE E4 share of 31 genetic vari- the journal Science dem- Karl-Heinz Kampert from are detectable because they these arrivals tells scientists project, said. time. by itself, our polygenic ants plus APOE E4. Microsoft opens AI-based What causes bone loss in elderly New York, Sep. 25 (IANS): dramatically reduced levels of healthcare department Researchers have identified a Cbf-beta in bone marrow cells mechanism that leads to bone as compared to younger mice. San Francisco, Sep. 25 (IANS): Microsoft developing predictive analytic tools and loss in older adults, an advance The findings showed when has set up a new healthcare department at personal health information systems, as that may help develop therapeu- this mechanism malfunctions, its Cambridge research facility, which will well as, using AI to target interventions,” tics to treat the age-associated progenitor cells stop creating use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology Buchan was quoted as saying. bone loss condition. bone-producing cells and in- to aid in medical research and treatment The research plans include monitor- Osteoporosis -- the thinning stead create fat cells. of patients. ing systems that will help keep patients of bone and the loss of bone Thus, maintaining this Cbf- The tech giant has created the division out of hospitals and alert them about the density that increases the risk beta may be essential to prevent as part of its commitment to “transform problems in a timely manner. The new of fractures -- is a major health human age-associated osteo- healthcare” department problem in older people. porosis that is due to elevated using tech- will also Often the condition is ac- creation of fat cells, Li said. nologies conduct companied by an increase in fat The results were published such as studies into cells in the bone marrow. in the journal Proceedings machine diseases The study led by Yi-Ping Li, of the National Academy of learning such as dia- Professor at the University of Sciences. and Cloud betes. Alabama at Birmingham, found Knowledge of this mecha- computing, Last a protein called Cbf-beta which nism can provide targets in The Telegraph reported late on Sunday. week, Microsoft unveiled an AI-based plays a critical role in maintain- the search for novel bone-loss The company has hired researcher automated threat investigation system to ing the bone-producing cells. therapeutics to treat human Iain Buchan, former clinical professor in enhance the security of devices. The sys- Furthermore, the exami- osteoporosis with minimal side public health informatics at the University tem will enable the Microsoft users with nation of aged mice showed effects, the researchers noted. of Manchester, to lead the healthcare re- insight to take action against modern day search division, the report said. threats while also increasing the efficiency “The team’s research could include of the machines, the company had said. Neanderthal children grew just like modern kids: Study London, Sep. 25 (IANS): at the north Spanish site of This could compensate that the skeleton and denti- dle thoracic vertebrae and NASA’s heartbeat detector helps Modern humans and Ne- El Sidron. for the immense energy cost tion of this Neanderthal the atlas are the last to fuse, anderthals emerged from “Applying paediatric of developing a large brain, child presented a physiol- but in this Neanderthal, a common recent ancestor growth assessment meth- the study said. ogy which is similar to that fusion occurred about two search for Mexico quake survivors and the first fossil analysis ods, this Neanderthal child “Developing a large of a sapiens of the same years later than in modern Washington, Sep. 25 California. The technology evolved of a Neanderthal boy’s skel- is no different to a modern- brain involves significant age, except for the thorax humans. (IANS): A suitcase-sized “We’re glad to know from JPL’s efforts to de- eton recovered from Spain day child,” said study co- energy expenditure and, area, in that it is less devel- “The delay of this fu- radar instrument capable of our technology is being velop low-cost, small space- has revealed that the kid author Luis Rios of Spanish consequently, this hinders oped. sion in the vertebral column detecting human heartbeats used to make a difference craft radios, using signal grew just like a modern-day National Research Council the growth of other parts of “The growth of our Ne- may indicate that Neander- under rubble is helping di- there,” Chamberlain added. processing developed to child would. (CSIC). the body. In sapiens, the de- anderthal child was not thals had a decoupling of saster relief workers on the When the instrument measure small changes in The boy, identified as The study published in velopment of the brain dur- complete, probably due to certain aspects in the tran- ground in Mexico City re- was deployed in Nepal af- spacecraft motion. El Sidron J1, was 7.7 years the journal Science showed ing childhood has a high en- energy saving,” Rosas ex- sition from infancy to the spond to the 7.1-magnitude ter a major earthquake in Since 2015, two private old, weighed 26 kilos and that the growth and de- ergetic cost and, as a result, plained. The only divergent juvenile phase. Although earthquake on September 2015, it helped find four companies have acquired measured 111 centimetres velopment of this juvenile the development of the rest aspect in the growth of both the implications are un- 19 that killed hundreds, men trapped under a col- licenses for the technology. at the time of death. Neanderthal matches the of the body slows down,” species is the moment of known, this feature could be NASA has said. lapsed textile factory. They have since taken it His partial skeleton was typical characteristics of hu- lead researcher Antonio Ro- maturation of the vertebral related to the characteristic FINDER, which stands FINDER sends a low- to disaster zones, training found among the remains mans, where there is a slow sas of the Spanish National column. enlarged shape of the Ne- for Finding Individuals for powered microwave signal relief workers to use it and of 13 individuals, dating anatomical growth between Research Council said. In all hominids, the car- anderthal torso, or slower Disaster and Emergency -- about one-thousandth manufacturing new units, back around 50,000 years, weaning and puberty. The researchers found tilaginous joints of the mid- brain growth,” Rosas said. Response, was developed of a cell phone’s output -- NASA said. Both compa- as a collaboration between through rubble. It looks for nies work with the direction NASA and the US De- changes in the reflections of of local governments when partment of Homeland those signals coming back they travel to disaster sites. New sensor may boost antibotic treatment Security. from tiny motions caused FINDER is used along- “Our hearts go out to by the victims’ breathing side a variety of other tech- New York, Sep. 25 (NIST) in the US, quickly health. The new sensing it collects electronic data When the bacteria were the people of Mexico,” and heartbeats. niques, including trained (IANS): Researchers have senses mechanical fluctua- approach is based on a cost-effectively and, since then exposed to antibiot- said Neil Chamberlain, In tests, FINDER has dogs, acoustic sensing de- developed a prototype sen- tions of bacterial cells and quartz-crystal resonator it senses large bacterial ics, frequency noise sharp- Task Manager for FIND- detected heartbeats through vices and thermal imagers. sor that can rapidly deter- any changes induced by whose vibrations vary in colonies, can be macro- ly decreased. ER at NASA’s Jet Propul- 30 feet of rubble or 20 feet All these techniques are mine whether an antibiotic an antibiotic and provides measurable ways when scopic and robust. Bacteria with para- sion Laboratory, Pasadena, of solid concrete. usually deployed together. has the potential to combat results in less than an hour, particles on the surface The ultra-sensitive ap- lyzed flagella were used in a given infection, thus has- much faster than conven- change. proach enabled detection the experiments to elimi- tening effective medical tional antimicrobial tests, The technique, de- of cell-generated frequen- nate effects of swimming treatment and limiting which typically require scribed in Scientific Re- cy fluctuations at a level motion. This enabled the the development of drug- days to grow colonies of ports, senses the mechani- of less than one part in 10 researchers to conclude Researchers develop new resistant bacteria. bacterial cells. cal motion of microbes billion. The experiments that the detected cell-gen- The new sensor, de- Improperly prescribed and their response to an- showed that the amount erated frequency fluctua- veloped by researchers at antibiotics and antibiot- tibiotics, a method which of frequency noise was tions arise from vibrations scale to measure wisdom the National Institute of ic-resistant bacteria pose may be more useful in correlated with the density of cell walls, the research- New York, Sep. 25 (IANS): randomly recruited 524 resi- the prefrontal cortex (PFC), Standards and Technology serious threats to public clinical settings because of living bacterial cells. ers said. Researchers from the Uni- dents of San Diego county, located in the front part of versity of California San ages 25 to 104, from an on- the brain and responsible Diego School of Medicine going longitudinal investi- to complex executive func- have developed a new tool gation called the Successful tions. The other domains to assess an individual’s Aging Evaluation (SAGE) are social decision-making/ Cigarette butts to eliminate mosquitoes? level of wisdom. study, focusing on physical, pragmatic knowledge of Bengaluru, Sep. 25 (IANS): Ciga- Smoke toxicity experiments Called the San Diego cognitive, and psychosocial life, emotional regulation, rette butts (CBs) thrown into conducted against adult mosqui- Wisdom Scale (SD-WISE), aspects of successful ageing reflection/self-understand- garbage as trash can be turned toes showed that “CB-based coils the scale is based upon a across the adult lifespan. ing, tolerance of diverse val- into a valuable resource for killing led to mortality comparable to the conceptualisation of wis- Participants were ad- ues, and ability to effectively mosquitoes that cause malaria, standard pesticide permethrin”, the dom as a trait with a neuro- ministered the SD-WISE deal with uncertainty and a new study by an international report says. biological as well as psycho- along with two existing ambiguity in life. team, including from India, has CBs are one of the most ubiq- social basis. measures: the 12-item All of these domains revealed. uitous forms of garbage with an “There is evidence to Three-Dimensional Wis- are associated with spe- This novel method for pest estimated environmental burden of suggest that the level of dom Scale and the 40-item cific brain regions, includ- control -- using CBs for the synthe- 4.5 trillion butts discarded annually. wisdom is dictated to a large Self-Assessed Wisdom ing different parts of the sis of silver nanostructures -- has “Overall, the present research degree by neurobiology, and Scale. PFC, the limbic system and been reported by the international would suggest that an abundant that distinct regions and sys- “Both scales are well-es- amygdala, and specific neu- of scientists in the latest issue of hazardous waste, such as cigarette tems in the brain govern the tablished and well-respect- rotransmitters, especially the journal Environmental Science butts, can be turned into an impor- identified components of ed,” said Michael Thomas, monoamines. and Pollution Research. tant resource for nanosynthesis of wisdom,” said Dilip Jeste, assistant professor of psy- The researchers found Besides nicotine -- a known novel insecticides highly effective Director of UC San Diego chiatry at UC San Diego that SD-WISE successfully poison -- CBs contain a mixture of against young instars and adults of Centre for Healthy Aging. School of Medicine. measured five of the six tar- toxic substances including heavy the A. stephensi chloroquin resis- “There are measures “They have dem- geted domains, and made metals, Kadarkarai Murugan, tant P. falciparum malaria parasite now that assess a person’s onstrated reliability and effective distinctions be- lead author and Vice Chancellor and microbial pathogens,” says the level of wisdom, but they validity as scientific tools tween individuals’ differing of Thiruvalluvar University at report. do not incorporate these and were good measures degrees of wisdom. Vellore, told this correspondent in Considering the growing threat emerging neurobiological against which to compare The sixth domain -- so- an email. of drug-resistant P. falciparum models of the trait. SD-WISE.” cial decision-making -- was The researchers report ex- strains, the CB synthesized nano- “SD-WISE reflects the Studies suggest that wis- partially covered as “social periments with water extracts of and silver nanostructures -- synthe- Normally, the larvae of malaria material “can be considered for latest thinking. We believe dom may be defined by six advising”. CBs collected from the campus sised using the extract -- significantly mosquitoes in water are eaten by the development of an alternative” it may be a useful tool in specific domains and that The results showed that of the Bharathiar University in reduced egg hatchability of ‘Anoph- their predators -- small crustaceans approach for treating and control- clinical practice, in addition these domains are linked SD-WISE is a reliable and Coimbatore, another participating eles stephensi’, the mosquito spe- called M. aspericornis -- and thus ling chloroquin resistant malaria to its value in bio-psycho- to distinct regions of the valid scale, said Jeste. institution from India. cies that spreads the ‘P. falciparum’ naturally get eliminated before they parasites. social research, especially brain, based upon neuroim- Wisdom, as measured Scientists from Italy, Saudi malaria parasite.” become adult mosquitoes. Payyalore Rajagopalan, former investigations into the neu- aging and other scientific with SD-WISE, correlated Arabia, Taiwan and Malaysia also Low doses of the silver nano- According to the researchers, director of the Vector Control Re- robiology of wisdom and evidence. with measures of psycho- participated in the study, during structures also inhibited the growth who evaluated the impact of their search Centre in Pondicherry, said possible interventions to For example, the do- logical well-being. Impor- which they used the CB extract of a soil bacteria (Bacillus subtilis), nanomaterial in an aquatic environ- that nicotine is a known mosquito enhance it,” Jeste added. main of prosocial attitudes tantly, the overall results as a source to synthesise silver the organism (Klebsiella pneumoni- ment, the predation efficiency of killer. “But the authors have done For the study published and behaviors, such as em- supported the notion that nanoparticles. ae) that causes pneumonia and “Sal- these useful crustaceans was not a lot of work and it needs to be in the Journal of Psychiatric pathy, altruism and social wisdom is a specific entity According to their report, “A monella typhi”, that causes typhoid, affected by the introduction of CB- encouraged,” he told this corre- Research, the researchers cooperation, is facilitated by with different components. single treatment with CB extracts says the report. synthesised nanoparticles. spondent in an email. 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C M Y K 12 SPORTS Federer wins Laver Cup for Sports Ministry recommends shuttler Sindhu for Padma Bhushan Europe after defeating Kyrgios New Delhi, Sep. 25 (PTI): Olympic silver medallist shuttler P V Sindhu has been recommended for the prestigious Padma Bhushan, country's third highest civilian award, by the Sports Ministry here on Monday. "Yes, we have recom- mended Sindhu for Padma Bhushan," a Sports Minis- try official told PTI. A two-time bronze medallist at World Cham- pionship, Sindhu has been simply unstoppable ever since becoming the first Indian to win a silver at Rio Games last year. The 22-year-old from Hyder- abad clinched the 2016 China Open Super Series Premier, India Open Super Series, bagged a historic silver at the Glasgow World Championship last month before laying claim to her third Super Series title at Korea Open this month. AP/PTI A three-time Macau AP/PTI dĞĂŵƵƌŽƉĞƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌǁŝƚŚƚĞŶŶŝƐůĞŐĞŶĚƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂŶZŽĚ>ĂǀĞƌŚŽůĚĂƚƌŽƉŚLJĂŌĞƌĚĞĨĞĂƟŶŐƚĞĂŵtŽƌůĚŝŶƚŚĞ>ĂǀĞƌƵƉƚĞŶŶŝƐƚŽƵƌŶĂŵĞŶƚ Open champion, Sindhu P V Sindhu ŝŶWƌĂŐƵĞ͕njĞĐŚZĞƉƵďůŝĐŽŶ^ƵŶĚĂLJ͘ also won the Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold in Luc- of number two in April for a In 2014, Sindhu won pionship. Prague, Sep. 25 (IANS): berra native, who is in his able to break Kyrgios' ser- Along with Federer, know this year. Riding on brief period. Last week, she four bronze medals at the In March 2015, Sindhu Swiss tennis great Rog- fifth season as a pro but vice, in the fourth game Rafael Nadal, Alexan- a series of good perfor- climbed back to her number Commonwealth Games, was awarded India's fourth er Federer, ranked No. whose career has been of the second set, but the der Zverev, Marin Cilic, mances, Sindhu achieved two position, following a Incheon Asian Games, highest civilian honour, the 2 in the world, defeated marked by assorted inju- Australian recovered soon Dominic Thiem and To- a career-best world ranking good week at Seoul. Uber Cup and Asia Cham- Padma Shri. Australia's Nick Kyrgios ries, put everything he had thereafter. mas Berdych made up 4-6, 7-6(6) and "match tie- into the match-up against Kyrgios asked to be the European team while break" (11-9) to take home his Swiss rival. attended to by a physical Kyrgios, Sam Querrey, the first-ever Laver Cup, The eighth game of the therapist after managing John Isner, Jack Sock, Leo Club inter-school TT tourney held named in honour of the set taken by the Australian to even the set 3-3. Denis Shapovalov and legendary Rod Laver. was the one that sparked The tie was maintained Frances Tiafoe played for Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): The 30th Federer and Kyrgios the most emotion among through the second set the world. The Laver Cup, Inter-School TT Tournament (boys and played to a "heart-attack the crowd with long and until the final game was named after the Australian girls) organised by Leo Club Dimapur finish" in the O2 Arena precise volleys and alter- decided in an adjusted tie- tennis icon and to be host- concluded on Sunday with Nirmal Ku- before 17,000 fans on nating sudden attacks and break in favour of Federer. ed by Chicago in 2018, mar Jain and Sanjay Sethi gracing the Sunday, reports Efe news great defensive shots. That forced the sixth features a unique format occasion as guests of honour. agency. Kyrgios was very Kyrgios put his broad "match tie-break" of the in which three singles and Results: focused during the match repertoire of shots on dis- tournament, and it went one doubles match are Boys (single) - Meyinukshi Longkumer and managed to break play, including acrobatic Federer's way. played on each of the tour- from Greenwood School Federer's service in the blasts and two-handed re- The first-ever Laver ney's three days and the Doubles (boys) - Abinar and Ekont- fifth game, which he ef- turn shows, while Federer Cup tourney featured a points received per match hung from Christian Higher Secondary fusively celebrated, almost tried to execute his game six-man team of the best victory increase every day. School as much as if he had won with Swiss precision deep European players going up The first team to reach Girls (single) - Avitoli K Yepthomi the set. on his side of the court. against the top six from the 13 points won the inaugu- from Pranab Vidhyapith Higher Sec- The 22-year-old Can- Finally, Federer was rest of the world. ral Laver Cup. ondary School Doubles (girls) - Kukhrbvelu and Avitoli from Pranab Vidhyapith Higher dŚĞǁŝŶŶĞƌƐŽĨǀĂƌŝŽƵƐĐĂƚĞŐŽƌŝĞƐǁŝƚŚƚŚĞŽƌŐĂŶŝƐĞƌƐĂŌĞƌƚŚĞƉƌŝnjĞĚŝƐƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶĐĞƌ- Secondary School emony on Sunday. th Meanwhile, the results of the 24th 30 NTA meet from slogan contest was also announced prize, the second prize was won by Manisha Kumara of Ram Janaki ZCYAN games where Soshito Y. Khusen of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School and the third prize was won by Faizal Ali of and sports meet September 26 Higher Secondary School won the first MGM School. Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): Thangsanga, International Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): Zeliangrong Catholic A three-day 30th State Tae- Referee will hold a “Ref- Youth Association Nagaland (ZCYAN) in a press Open penalty shootout tourney held at Phek kwondo championship eree Clinic” at the IG Sta- note informed that it will be organising its games Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): The Template Club, Phek Meyase in his speech encouraged the players to play organised by Nagaland dium, Kohima. and sports meet from September 28 to 30, 2017 on town organised an open penalty shootout tournament in the spirit of the game and urged them to be dedicated Taekwondo Association He also informed that the theme “Excel Them Young” (1 Cor. 9:23-27) at Phek town local ground on September 23, 2017 with and consistent in life as well as in sports. (NTA) will be held from the state championship at St. Xavier College Campus Jalukie, to foster Deputy Commissioner, Kovi Meyase as the chief guest Thetsumi Youth Society emerged as the winners and September 26 to 28 at in various categories of faith and to promote closer communion through at the inaugural programme. received a cash prize of Rs. 30,000/-.as prize money. Multi Purpose Hall, IG both boys and girls will be games and sports Keynote address was given by Vekhoseyi Keyho, Sparkolite, Phek village and Excel 5 F.C Khomi Stadium, Kohima stated a played on Wednesday and Colonel NM Thakur of 36 Assam Rifle Ja- President, Template Club where he said that the Club village emerged as the first and second runners up re- press note. Thursday. lukie consented to be the chief guest. was formed to encourage and train youngsters through spectively. NTA General secre- Around 300 to 350 All the Zeliangrong Catholic Churches and such tournaments. Altogether 53 teams participated in the tournament. tary Lhouliebeio Khezhie participants and officials the units under Kohima Diocese have been re- informed the district team from various districts will quested to participate in the ensuing sports meet to reach on Tuesday, while take part in the champion- added the note. on the same day Joseph ships”, he added. Morning Champions Cup Guardiola urges City forwards to be ruthless London, Sep. 25 (AFP): and providing an assist for Pep Guardiola has urged another player who is hav- Manchester City's free- ing to get used to rotation, scoring forwards to stay Raheem Sterling. hungry for goals and says Sergio Aguero was there are many ways in among the substitutes for which the Premier League last month's trip to Bour- leaders can improve de- nemouth and summer spite their ominous early- signing Bernardo Silva has season form. so far been used sparingly. City, who lead Man- David Silva and Kevin chester United on goal De Bruyne have been firm difference, have been in fixtures but even they are impressive form in recent well aware of the need to weeks, thumping Liver- stay on top of their games. WůĂLJĞƌƐŽĨ&WĞnjŝĞůŝĞƚƐŝĞĂŶĚEĞƌŝƐƟĂŶ&ďĞĨŽƌĞƚŚĞŵĂƚĐŚĂƚƚŚĞŽŶŐŽŝŶŐDŽƌŶŝŶŐŚĂŵƉŝŽŶƐƵƉϮϬϭϳĂƚ^ĞŝŬŚĂnjƵŽŐƌŽƵŶĚ<ŽŚŝŵĂŽŶ pool, Watford and Crystal "They know that," said DŽŶĚĂLJŵŽƌŶŝŶŐ͘/ŶƚŚĞŵĂƚĐŚ&WĞnjŝĞůŝĞƚƐŝĞďĞĂƚEĞƌŝƐƟĂŶ&ďLJϯͲϬ͘,ŝŶĂƚŽ͕<ĞŶĞŝďŽƵĂŶĚsŝƐĂƐŝĞůŝĞƐĐŽƌĞĚĂŐŽĂůĞĂĐŚĨŽƌWĞnjŝĞůŝĞƚƐŝĞǁŚŝůĞ Palace in their past three Guardiola. "It is not neces- ƚŚĞůŽŶĞŐŽĂůĨŽƌEĞƌŝƐƟĂŶǁĂƐƐĐŽƌĞĚďLJĂŝůŝĂŵ͘hƉŶĞdžƚŵƵƌ&ĂůĐŽŶ&ǁŝůůĨĂĐĞ&&ĂŶĂƟĐƐŽŶdƵĞƐĚĂLJ͘ Premier League games sary to tell them. They feel by an aggregate score of it. They feel the team-mate 16-0. alongside them, they say Combined with a 4-0 'wow'. It is good. Young Athletes programme held MAFA football thrashing of Feyenoord in "That is the best way. the Champions League, You cannot play the same tourney from and a more modest 2-1 players (every) three days victory over West Brom for 11 months. We need in the League Cup, City's the next guys, they have to Tuesday momentum since the last play good. If you want to Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): The international break has win they have to have the Medziphema Area Football As- been formidable. best performance. sociation (MAFA) Football tour- The results have "We need (Ilkay) Gun- nament will kick off on Tues- pleased manager Guar- dogan to come back to put day, September 26 at 10 a.m at diola but he is still not pressure on Kevin and Da- Medziphema local ground with satisfied, as shown in the vid. Fab (Delph), playing Kevingulie Khro, Additional Di- visible signs of frustra- left-back, was outstanding. rector (Rtd.), Medical Services, tion he displayed during Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gives a thumbs up He is a midfield player ĂŌĞƌŝƚLJƐĐŽƌĞĚƚŚĞŝƌƐĞĐŽŶĚŐŽĂůĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞŶŐůŝƐŚWƌĞŵŝĞƌ>ĞĂŐƵĞ Government of Nagaland as the a scoreless opening 44 who doesn't lose the ball chief guest. minutes of Saturday's 5-0 ŵĂƚĐŚĂŐĂŝŶƐƚƌLJƐƚĂůWĂůĂĐĞĂƚƚŚĞƟŚĂĚ^ƚĂĚŝƵŵŝŶDĂŶĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŽŶ easily. Every player has to Saturday, September 23. The first prize carries a cash defeat of Palace. push the other one." Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): The Special Olympics Bharat-Nagaland (SON) money of Rs. 50,000/- along He says his players but you know how com- players. City rejected an Ar- in collaboration with Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS), Dimapur with trophy and 2nd prize is Rs. must keep gunning for plicated it was in the first The impressive Ga- senal inquiry for Sterling conducted Young Athletes (YA) programme on September 23 at CHSS, where 30,000/-. goals. half. It's good but the way briel Jesus was the man before last month's transfer Teachers and Parents of special child along with I.E Resource teachers from SSA Individual prizes include Best "It is the best way to we play we can improve to sit out at the weekend deadline and Guardiola Dimapur unit and fans had an interactive session about the importance of early Goal keeper, Highest Scorer, Best respect the opponent and in many, many things and as Leroy Sane, one of last remains equally dismissive intervention to child with special needs through fun-games skills to improve their Defender and Best Striker. MAFA the fans, everything," he concepts." season's stars, was handed following fresh reports of body-coordination, eye-movement, balancing and social interactive skills. football tournament 2017 is based said. "We play to do it as The key to retaining only his second league Gunners interest. Angshuman Baruah and Prashar from Special Olympics Bharat-Assam on knock-out beginning from Sep- much as possible. sharpness up front could start of the campaign. Guardiola said: "There Chapter were the Resource persons of the programme. The YA programme can tember 26 till October 6, 2017. It "People expected be- be the fierce competition The German made is no question of that. He be implemented in Special schools, integrated special schools, community and may be mentioned that altogether fore we arrived (on Sat- for places that now exists the most of the opportu- is not going to move. He is home-based, where a child will be assessed on his/hers respond to such fun games 20 teams are participating in the urday) it would be easy, among City's attacking nity, scoring the opener going to stay here." on weekly basis to track the level of improvement. MAFA Football tournament.

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