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VOL. XVI NO. 250 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 Dimapur administration tells auto Activists, journalists moot formation of Northeast forum for dialogue drivers to accept revised fare Our Correspondent downcast? If you do what the people, he said much to make their presence Kohima, Sep. 12 (EMN): is right, will you not be ac- of what the people are go- truly felt. A group of social activists, cepted?” ing through at present are While discussing about ‘The usual practice of the union to force its way is educationists and senior He feels that it is time consequences of their own the way traditional prac- journalists from differ- the leaders need to end internal divisions. The tices/customs are upheld ent northeast states today crusading and shouting peace activist observed in tribal communities, being viewed seriously by the district authorities’ held a day-long informal against the wrongs and that the sufferings faced Arunachal Pradesh based Dimapur, Sep. 12 (EMN): was in response to the rates. tion has the right to cause brainstorming session at failures of other leaders by the Naga people lo- women and children ac- A tough-talking Dimapur claim made by the Di- “The DDADU is here- irreparable inconven- ‘Kerünyü Ki’ (House for and factions and show how cated in different states are tivist Jarjum Ete, asserted district administration on mapur District Autor- by notified that the fixa- ience to public to get to Listening), Sechü-Zubza, to throw light on where ‘consequences of a process that while the people of Tuesday refuted claims ickshaw Drivers' Union tion of rates are a preroga- its claims. Now therefore, on various social issues they too are not happy, an- gone wrong’ and are part the region value tradi- of it having come to an (DDADU) that the district tive of the state and fixed the DDADU is hereby di- confronting the states in gry and need compassion- of a legacy of division be- tions, she feels that those agreement with the pro- authorities had agreed to after due consideration. rected to strictly abide the the region. ate understanding from tween the Naga family. He that no longer help in the testing auto rickshaw driv- “look into their demands”. The rates will be revised rules and regulations is- A wide range of issues, others that will help them emphasized on the need growth of the society and ers and, rather, directed According to the DC, as and when felt neces- sued by the competent au- from corruption, politics to change and do better. for all Nagas in different are rather detrimental to the latter to adhere to the the strike was called off sary by the authority and thority from time to time. and insurgency to human Reducing anger and re- states and countries, that the basic human rights of revised fares issued by the by the drivers “uncondi- not at the convenience They are also directed to and women’s rights, disu- sentment in our hearts and if they acknowledge or ac- individuals or community authorities on August 19 tionally.” On Monday, and terms of the union. adhere to the autorick- nity and mistrust among simultaneously doing our cept to being Nagas, they should be relooked and be last. DDADU members had The usual practice of the shaw fares as revised by people, role of the civil work with faith and con- will have to appreciate and left behind. This statement, con- claimed that they had union to force its way is the Regional Transport society, as well as how the viction is what we must do help one another, some- Ete also highlighted tained in a press release served the district admin- being viewed seriously by Authority (RTA)...dated Naga national movement now, he asserted. thing which they are not the plight that the peo- issued by the deputy com- istration with one-month the district authorities. the 19th August 2017,” it has impacted on the peo- Also quoting Socrates, doing at the moment, to ple, especially the Nagas missioner of Dimapur, period to revise the current “No union or associa- stated. ple living in neighbouring “A life not examined is become a family that can of Arunachal Pradesh’s states, were discussed at not worth living”, Iralu re- survive by sacrificing for Tirap, Changlang and the meeting. marked that even a strug- one another. Longding districts, have Peace activist, Niketu gle not examined becomes Delhi-based senior faced due to the militancy NTC questions Taxi driver murder: Chakhesang Iralu, who acted as the hellish, a situation that journalist and political in the region. moderator of the meet- Nagas are now experienc- commentator, Neerja Editor of Shillong org. demands ‘fast-track justice’ ing, is of the view that: ing. He stated that as a Choudhary making a ref- Times, Patricia Mukhim lawyers’ silence on changes, and along with consequence of not exam- erence to the recent ‘Dok- stressed on the need for Dimapur, Sep. 12 (EMN): A community organisation it, implications, is heading ining their struggle, Nagas, lam issue’ between the the northeast states to get incomplete HC project by the name of ‘Centre Chakhesang Public Organisation ‘towards us’. He observes both underground and Chinese and Indian forces, together more often and (CCPO)’ has demanded from the ‘judiciary and the pros- that the people (Nagas), Dimapur, Sep. 12 (EMN): RTI we have detected that overground, have become stated that the matter was have intellectual dialogues ecution’ not to grant bail ‘at any cost’ to the three persons at such a juncture, need to The Nagaland Tribes Rs. 43 crore was estimated somehow chaotic and diffused for the moment and debates, which she ‘accused’ of murdering Swuduve Nakro, a taxi driver. think of how they can be Council (NTC) has, more for the said project at Mer- are gradually destroying but will surely come up felt, would widen the per- The CCPO issued a press statement on Tuesday relevant to such changes. or less, questioned the si- iema. During 2009-2014, themselves in the process, again and when it does, spectives of the people warning the authorities concerned that it would not be Pointing out that there is lence of the state’s legal i.e, in 5 years period, the to the point that there now the northeast region will from different states and held responsible for “any law and order problem” in much anger, frustration, community on the mat- department of Law and is a bankruptcy morally, become a highlight. introduce them to many the event of the authorities granting bail to the trio. The regrets, fear and bitterness ter involving Rs 10 crore Justice had drawn Rs. spiritually, philosophically She also stressed the new ideas. statement was appended by Niehusa Cukhami, president in the people, he quoted an withdrawn in excess of the 41.62 crores and for the and politically as well as need for the people of the Towards this, the par- of CCPO; and the vice president, Nuvecho. excerpt from the book of original estimate in con- period from 2015 to 2017 cash bankruptcy. region to not just be con- ticipants mooted for the The organisation has also demanded the state gov- Genesis (chapter 4) from nection with the project an amount of Rs. 11.25 Also expressing con- tent on living on the mar- creation of a common fo- ernment to “deliver a fast-track justice without delay”, the Holy Bible when God to construct a High Court crores was drawn against cern that differences be- gins/peripheries but to get rum that would propagate and speed up the process of granting ex-gratia to the be- asks Cain, “Why are you building in Nagaland. the project. tween tribes have created closer to those at the heart- a concept of proactivism reaved family at the earliest. angry? Why is your face A press release from There had been 18 so much rivalry among land of the country so as and of ‘thinking ahead’. the NTC on Tuesday cit- drawals from 2009 to ed RTI disclosure while March 2017, and the stating that from 2009 amount came to the tune till March 2017, the state of 52.63 crores as against Govt. doctors in private sector: More than just a question of ethics? government has executed the original estimate of Rs. Atono Tsükrü may go to the extent of removal (of the private hospital, and then check back tarnishing the image of the medical fra- 18 withdrawals in connec- 43 crores,” it informed. Kohima, Sep. 12 (EMN): Medical doc- doctors) from service.’ with him at his private clinic. ternity. “All the specialist doctors are con- tion with the project; ac- The “amazement”, ac- tors employed in government depart- While many doctors have argued that The doctor had given the excuse that centrated in Dimapur and Kohima with- cumulating a total of Rs. cording to the NTC, was ments and hospitals are given an allow- the state government was yet to clearly the ultrasound unit at the government out going to their places of posting and 52.63 crore as against the that despite ‘this huge ance called ‘non practising allowance’ define ‘private practice’, the department hospital where he was employed takes practising in their private clinics and also original estimate of Rs. 43 amount being incurred’ (NPA) by the government to discourage of Health and Family Welfare – in its a considerable time of 2-3 days to bring drawing NPA,” the NMC source said. crore. thus far, ‘only 35%’ of private practice by those doctors. September 12, 2011 notification – had out the results. So, he took his aunt to a “This has been going on for too long “The new High Court works have been complet- While NPA is given to doctors to en- announced that ‘any medical practitioner private hospital instead. He wondered: and the government is not acting on building project for the ed. “Besides, the depart- sure their availability at the hospital, how- employed under the state government what happens to those patients who can’t anything. Though directives have been state of Nagaland was ment of Law and Justice ever, it is an open knowledge that many and practicing for his/her profession for afford private medical treatment? issued time and again, the doctors just approved by the govern- has resorted to availing government doctors are also engaged in personal earning monetarily apart from A pregnant woman was also reported don’t seem to care. The problem is that ment and for which foun- loan from HUDCO for the the private sector – at the cost of the pa- his/her official duty shall be termed as to have been told by a doctor that if she Nagaland is a lawless state.” It was also dation stone was laid at same project. The NTC tients. private practice.’ was admitted to the government hospital confirmed that the state vigilance com- Meriema by the Chief is highly perplexed to ob- Doctors are given NPA at the rate of Despite the directives issued by the he was employed at, the doctor would be mission is investigating this issue. Justice of Gauhati High serve that the legal frater- 25% of basic pay inclusive of dearness al- government, many doctors continue to available only during the ‘working hours’; Besides the many powers vested upon Court, Brijesh Kumar in nity has opted to watch lowance, travelling allowance and house flout the order. When enquired, a doctor whereas he would be available ‘anytime’ the NMC, constituted under the Naga- 2007. In the same year, such questionable develop- rent as well as ‘calculation of retirement told this correspondent – on the condition at his private clinic. land Medical Act of 2014 as a statutory similar foundation stones ments under their nose in benefits.’ of anonymity – that doctors are ‘paid a A source from the Nagaland Medi- body under the Medical Council Act of were laid for other 3 states silence. The state finance department, in a percentage’ for every case they refer to cal Council (NMC), on condition of 1956, it has the authority to initiate dis- namely, Manipur, Meg- “We are raising the is- notification issued on March 17, 2010, private clinics. anonymity, told Eastern Mirror that NPA ciplinary action against doctors found halaya and Tripura. The sue as the state is deprived had made it clear that ‘no doctors getting A member of the public, Vechita has been given to doctors since the 1970s indulging in unethical practices and ac- aforementioned 3 states of a separate High Court NPA shall be allowed to do private prac- Khesoh, narrated a very disturbing sce- by the government to allow the doctors to tivities. had completed the projects denying the rightful citi- tice and the Health and Family Welfare nario of this practice by the doctors when ‘give all their time and energy’ towards However till today, for some myster- and already established zens of their benefits and department and veterinary department he took his aunt for check-up. He said look after their patients properly, and not ies reasons, both the NMC as well as the their respective separate facilities due to irresponsi- shall strictly enforce this condition.’ that after the completion check up at the to indulge in private practice. government choose to remain silent. The High Courts since 2013. ble behaviour of the peo- Violation of this rule, it had warned, government hospital, the doctor advised However, the source said that few state government is reportedly spending “Whereas, through ple in authority,” it stated. ‘shall invite disciplinary action, which his aunt to take ultrasound scan from a doctors are indulging in private practices nearly Rs 40-50 crore as NPA to doctors.

Living in dreams of yesterday, we find Curfew in Sivasagar-Nagaland border Court summons Amit Shah in 2002 riot case to defend convict ourselves still dreaming of impossible future Dimapur, Sep. 12 (DIPR): As per in Assam side of Sivasagar district Ahmedabad, Sep. 12 (IANS): A special witnesses. conquests. order received from the additional bordering Nagaland. trial court here on Tuesday directed BJP She had claimed that his testimony Charles Lindbergh district magistrate of Sivasagar dis- However, security personnel President Amit Shah to appear as a wit- was crucial to prove her claim that when trict in Assam, night curfew has and officials on duty are exempted ness for Maya Kodnani, a former BJP the riots took place, she was with him, been reinforced from 6 pm to 6 am from the purview of this prohibitory leader and minister in the then Narendra about 10 km away from the spot of the Mirror Takes in the areas of Assam side border- order. The prohibitory order which Modi government in Gujarat in a 2002 crime, first at the Gujarat Assembly and ing Nagaland, thereby prohibiting came into force on 26th July 2017 riot case in the city where 11 Muslims then at the hospital she ran. movement of any person, group of shall remain in force for a period of were killed. After several adjournments, the court persons and vehicles in the 5 km belt 60 days. Kodnani is a convict in the biggest had on Monday last granted final dead- File Photo massacre on February 28, 2002, when BJP President Amit Shah line to Kodnani to bring Amit Shah to nearly 100 Muslims were massacred in depose before the court on Friday. Naroda Patiya, close to Naroda Gam, in "The court has issued summons for The former BJP minister again sought Rio-led NPF accuses Kenye of Ahmedabad. She was convicted and sen- September 18. The order was passed 10 more days stating that she was unable tenced to life imprisonment in 2012 but is following a request of Maya Kodnani," to determine the address where she could out on bail since 2014. Amit Patel, lawyer of Kodnani, said, serve summons to Amit Shah. However, ‘misinterpreting’ court order The special court asked the Bharatiya pointing out that she was not able to find the court had given time till Tuesday stat- Dimapur, Sep. 12 (EMN): The NPF remark, directed ‘status quo’ be main- Janata Party (BJP) chief to appear before Shah to issue him the summons. ing that after this, examinations of the ‘press and information cell’ – repre- tained by both the parties. “This par- it on Monday, either in person or through Kodnani had moved an application defence witnesses would be closed. senting the group led by Lok Sabha ticular line in itself explains the very his lawyer to testify on the alibi of Kod- before the court in April seeking testi- The court on Tuesday intervened to member, Neiphiu Rio – has stated that existence of two parties/entities and nani that she was not present at the place mony from the BJP President, who hails issue direct summons to Amit Shah to the ‘entire NPF family’ was shocked the gravity of the petition, which was of the riots. from Ahmedabad, as one of her defense appear before it. at what it said was an ‘order’ issued filed on the 24th Aug. 2017. The NPF by Rajya Sabha member, KG Kenye family led by Neiphiu Rio patiently to the chief secretary, commissioner, awaits the matter which is still pend- ~ Arien deputy commissioner of Dimapur, ing and to be disposed off like all their India slams UNHRC criticism Haven't seen any auto this side chief electoral officer, commissioner previous petitions.” today but I'm sure if you go to of police and to Rio himself on Tues- It stated that the court did not ask the lawless stretch of this town, day. the deputy commissioner of Dimapur \RX OO¿QGSOHQW\RIWKHP According to statement from to cancel ‘the permission granted for of Rohingya issue as 'tendentious' the publicity wing, issued on Tues- said convention, but to maintain sta- New Delhi, Sep. 12 (IANS): do not further the understand- are guaranteed and practised Commissioner for Human WEATHER day night: “Issuing an order to the tus quo.’ TEMPERATURE India on Tuesday strongly re- ing of human rights in any daily in a vibrant democracy Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein government servants as though they “Regrettable because KG Kenye butted criticism by the Unit- society," India said in a terse that has been built under chal- criticised India for deport- are a party to the case is very much signing off the order on behalf of ed Nations Human Rights response to some of the ob- lenging conditions," India's ing Rohingyas to Myanmar Max: Min: regretted, uncalled for and unfortu- Dr. SL (sic) is not a part of the civil KOHIMA 25° 19° Council of its handling of the servations made by the High Permanent Representative to where they are facing perse- nate.” The case in question, it stat- suit. Issuing an order taking the entire issue of Rohingya Muslims, Commissioner for Human UN Rajiv K. Chander said in cution. DIMAPUR 32° 24° ed, concerns a petition filed by Dr. Naga people with a blatant lie and RF: RH: saying it was based on selec- Rights at the 36th Session of a statement. Al Hussein had said: "The KOHIMA 4mm 91% Shurhozelie Liezietsu “in the High misinterpreting the order of the High tive and inaccurate reports the United Nations Human "Like many other nations, Minister of State for Home DIMAPUR 8mm 93% Court” against Rio’s call for an ‘ex- Court in itself will attract the long and stressed that like other na- Rights Council on Monday. 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Enforcing the laws should country can dispense with Gangtok 25° 16° Delhi 37° 27° erful (sic) misleading and misinterpre- common people.” "Tendentious judgements update. There appears to be not be mistaken for lack of international law on the mat- Guwahati 31° 24° Kolkata 33° 26° tation” of the court’s order. It remind- It demanded that the “misinter- made on the basis of selective inadequate appreciation of compassion," the statement ter, together with basic human Imphal 26° 20° Chennai 33° 27° ed that the court had, in its concluding preted order” be withdrawn. and even inaccurate reports the freedoms and rights that said. On Monday the High compassion." EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 2 STATE Dilong GHS, Mayangnokcha GHSS get new building Dimapur, Sep.12 (EMN): Commissioner, Mokokc- the school depends on the The newly constructed sec- hung, Sushil Kumar Patel, students. He reiterated that tion of building of Govern- who is also the Chairman unless students are sincere ment High School, Dilong, of the School Managing the school itself cannot Mokokchung, constructed Board, as the guest of hon- maintain its own image. He under RMSA was inaugu- our, on September 11. added that students today rated on September 12, with After the inauguration are passing through a time Joint Director of School of the new building, a for- where employment is a Education, Rowainla as the mal programme was held great challenge. It is high chief guest. at the School Auditorium. time for the young people to Speaking at the inaugu- At the programme, DC think seriously about their ral programme, Rowainla Mokokchung, Sushil Ku- future, he further said. said GHS Dilong which mar Patel maintained that Joint Director, School is the oldest school in Mo- MGHSS is one school in Education, Rowainla, in kokchung town is blessed to the district where progress her speech mentioned that have a much needed build- has been visible. Remi- MGHSS is one of the best ing. With the improvement niscing his school dayshe schools in the district, some- in the infrastructure of the said,unlike his time, most thing teachers and the stu- school, she said both teach- DŽŬŽŬĐŚƵŶŐ͕^ƵƐŚŝů<ƵŵĂƌWĂƚĞůŝŶĂƵŐƵƌĂƟŶŐƚŚĞŶĞǁƐĐŚŽŽůŽĨD',^^ŝŶDŽŬŽŬĐŚƵŶŐ͘;ZͿ:ŽŝŶƚŝƌĞĐƚŽƌŽĨ^ĐŚŽŽůĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ͕ZŽǁĂŝŶůĂǁŝƚŚŽƚŚĞƌŽĸĐŝĂůƐĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞ schools today are equipped dents should be proud of. ers and students must re- ŝŶĂƵŐƵƌĂƟŽŶŽĨĂŶĞǁůLJĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚĞĚďƵŝůĚŝŶŐĂƚ',^ŝůŽŶŐ͕DŽŬŽŬĐŚƵŶŐ͘ with advance technology. She called on the teachers dedicate themselves so that He on the same line encour- and students to be more the school would excel in ainla urged the teachers to to be more committed in A s s o c i a t e P a s t o r while special song was Authority and well wishers. aged the students to take humble and dedicated, academic results as well as be more efficient and hard- their studies and adding MTBA, Rev. Chuba offered presented by the students Mayangnokcha Gov- advantage of the facilities to and to move forward to in other aspects. working since the sincerity that they are more fortunate a dedicatory prayer. of class 10 (A). The pro- ernment Higher Second- achieve the best and contrib- maintain the reputation Stating that the teachers as quality of teachers are with better and more quali- Headmistress of the gramme was attended by ary School new building, ute the best to the society. of the school which have are lucky to be teaching in reflected through students. fied teachers in government school, Kibangsangla de- School Managing Board constructed under RMSA, Patel pointed that the produced many great per- a government school, Row- She also urged the students schools. livered a note of gratitude members, Dilong Ward was inaugurated by Deputy image and reputation of sonalities. Kire to grace ‘BizHorn 2017’ at ICFAI Workshop on rodent management at Kiruphema Dimapur, Sep. 12 (EMN): Min- The department of Manage- ster of Road & Bridges, Dr. ment Studies has informed that Dimapur, Sep. 12 (EMN): The haar with bank accounts of agricultural tools and Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire, will be students from various colleges/ District Planning Development and also briefed the partici- implements under RKVY gracing inaugural programme institutions/universities across Board (DPDB) Kohima Village pants on various activities to Kohima 2016-17, where of ICFAl University’s annual the state will be showcasing their Adoption Committee in col- be undertaken under DPDB around 70 farmers were management festival, “BizHorn talents. laboration with District Agri- the committee. benefitted. 2017,” as chief guest, on Septem- Some highlights of the events culture Office, Department of In the technical ses- The programme was ber 14 at ICFAI University Naga- are: catch the beat, know by Agriculture, Kohima organised sion, AO II, Kethoneilhou chaired by District Agri- land Campus, 6th Mile Sovima sight, smash clash, mobile leg- a day long workshop on rodent Vimera, spoke on scientific culture Officer and Con- Dimapur. The event will also be ends, FIFA, corporate relay, management-cum-distribution management of rodents, venor of Village Adoption graced by Director YouthNet, mock parley are among others. of agricultural tools on Sep- precautions on bamboo Committee. Vizonyu Liezie Lezo Putsure, as guest of honour. The university also informed tember 12 at Village Council flowering, conservation of while invocation prayer The two day festival is being that this year around 15 institu- Hall, Kiruphema Bawe. natural predators, observa- was pronounced by Village organised by the department of tions are likely to participate. For In his opening remark, tion of abnormal upsurge Council Chairman, Kiru- Management Studies, ICFAl further detail one may contact SDO (C) Sechü Zubza and in rodent population, its phema Bawe, Neiyiezeituo University, under the theme President Amit Kumar Singh member of Village Adoption mitigation and management Hesielie and vote of thanks “Initiate, Interact, Integrate” and at 8259013693 and Informa- Committee, Mhomo Tungoe practices. was proposed by member highlighted about the direct <ŽŚŝŵĂ W sŝůůĂŐĞ ĚŽƉƟŽŶ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ͕ ŽĸĐŝĂůƐ ĨƌŽŵ ŐƌŝĐƵůƚƵƌĞ The programme was RKVY Management Com- with the motto “Exploring Excel- tion & Publicity Anuj Jain at ĚĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚĂŶĚƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂŶƚƐĂŌĞƌƚŚĞƉƌŽŐƌĂŵŵĞ͘ lence, Empowering Diligence.” 8014948080. benefit transfer by linking Ad- followed by distribution mittee, Keneiselhou. DPDB meeting held in four districts Dimapur police updates crime report NEWS IN BRIEF Phek: The monthly Phek IX to X and also for up-gra- Dimapur, Sep. 12 (EMN): at Lhomithi Colony, Di- Bazar area Dimapur while Gov. to grace Hindi fortnight DPDB meeting was held at dation of Christian School, Additional Deputy Com- mapur apprehended three collecting illegal tax from closing ceremony DPDB hall on September Tuensang. The proposal for missioner of Police/PRO, persons namely – Joseph trucks carrying sands and 120, with Advisor of Higher setting up of HSLC Exami- Dimapur has issued up- Rai (22 yrs) S/o Santosh also seized cash Rs.1070 Governor PB Acharya will be gracing the closing cer- Education & NBHM and nation Center at Longkhim- date crime reports in and Rai, resident of Island from his possession. The emony of Hindi fortnight as chief guest, on September Chairman of Phek DPDB, Town was also approved in around Dimapur. Colony Dimapur; Riye accused was identified as 14, 2 p.m. at State Academy Hall, PR Hill, Kohima. Deo Nukhu as the chair- the meeting The 14th NAP (IR) Ahmed (17 yrs) S/o Sam- Kivika Aye (25 yrs), a ‘SS The programme is being organised by Town Official person. Deputy Project Direc- Bn personnel, on Septem- sat Ahmed, resident of Khapur’ of NSCN (IM) Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC), Ko- Presentation of depart- tor, ATMA, Tuensang, Vi- ber 4 at around 2: 30 a.m. Signal Bazar Dimapur and S/o Bovilo Aye of Shishi- hima under the Indian Audit and Accounts department. mental activities was given noka Y. Kiba highlighted apprehended one person Rahul Rai (15 yrs) S/o mi, Kiphire and a resident by Co-operative and Excise the Departmental activities from Super Market Area Umesh Rai , resident of of Daniel village, Dimapur. ENPO convenes consultative department. at the meeting. EE of PWD Dimapur, with arms. The Thahekhu village Block-7, In this connection, a case After discussion the (R&B), Er. B. Menanglep- personnel recovered one Dimapur, while they were has been registered. meet with bureaucrats house approved to forward ĞŽEƵŬŚƵƐƉĞĂŬŝŶŐĂƚƚŚĞWŚĞŬ den also presented a power 22 pistol, one 22 pistol distributing work permit in Dimapur Police Anti- The Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation (ENPO) the request forecasting WŵĞĞƟŶŐ͘ point on the Departmental Mag and three 22 pistol live the name of GPRN (IM). Extortion Team (AET) has convened a consultative meet with 20 ENLU mem- schemes of LADP 2017-18 activities. rounds from the possession The team also seized 157 Zone-II party, on Septem- bers, intellectuals, bureaucrats and leaders of Eastern in r/o 17th Chizami and tration numbers to his office Pughoboto: Pughoboto of Kito Muru (28 yrs) S/o list work permit with as- ber 8, apprehended two Nagaland on September 15, 10 a.m. at IMC Hall, common pool. at the earliest. Sub-Division Planning and Late Tosuho of Purana signment order of GPRN persons namely- Tohekhu Supply Colony, Dimapur. The ENPO has requested all The next DPDB meeting Calling all member to Development Board meet- bazaar ‘B’ Dimapur. Ac- (IM) and cash amount of Zhimo (53 yrs) S/o Ivekhu concerned to make convenient for the meeting as there presentation will be pre- remain in their place of post- ing for the month of Sep- cordingly a regular case has Rs.16,380 from their pos- Zhimo and Inaka Achumi will be a deliberations on certain important issues. sented by J.N.V Zuketsa and ing and work sincerely for tember was held under the been registered for further session. The two juveniles (35 yrs) S/o Lutovi Achu- Women Helpline Kohima. the benefit of the people in Chairmanship of MLA, Y. investigation. were forwarded to observa- mi, both resident of Cheki- FONSESA to celebrate 50th Wokha: The monthly the district, the chairman, Vikheho Swu at the ADC’s On September 3, tion home, Chumukedima. ye village, Dimapur, while Wokha District Planning reminded the members to office, Pughoboto, on Sep- one person identified as A case has been registered they were extorting money Engineers’ Day and Development Board attend the DPDB meetings tember 5. Munuwsing Thouglonging for further investigation. from refuel store. The team regularly. (63 yrs) S/o Lipancha of The District Special also recovered three served The Federation of Nagaland State Engineering Service meeting was held on Sep- Benefits for the farmers, Associations (FONSESA) will be celebrating the 50th tember 11 at DC’s Confer- Principal of Mt.Tiyi problems and grievances Wangning, Thoupal Mani- Branch (DSP) personnel extortion slip, 22 extortion College, Wokha presented pur and a resident apprehended two persons slip and cash Rs.2780 from Engineers’ Day on September 15, 11 a.m.at the NPWV ence hall, Wokha, under the in some department offic- Complex, Kohima. The Commissioner and Secretary chairmanship of Vice Chair- a detailed report of the pro- es were highlighted in the Of Sovima ‘D’ Khel, namely Nisuho (19 yrs) S/o their possession. In this grammes and activities of Dimapur was apprehended Kikhevi, resident of Supply connection, a regular case of Information Technology & Communication & man and Deputy Commis- meeting. The Chairman Power, KD Vizo, will grace the event as chief guest. sioner, Wokha, Wezope the college. assured to take up the issues by the Sovima ‘D’ Khel Colony Dimapur and Mu- has been registered. Kenye. Tuensang: The monthly with the concern authorities. residents for attempting lato Zhimo (25 yrs) S/o On September 9, Di- The board in the meet- meeting of DPDB, Tuen- He also assured to take up to molest a minor girl. In Yehovi Zhimo, resident of mapur Police Anti-Extor- NBA convenes executive meeting ing approved the registration sang was held on September welfare measures under the this connection FIR was Purana Bazar, Dimapur tion Team (AET) Zone-II Nagaland Bar Association (NBA) has convened an of Wokha District Construc- 6 at DC’s Conference Hall, Local Area Development lodged at the women police with one stolen Scooty B/ team apprehended one ex- executive meeting on September 15, 11 a.m. at the tion Workers Society (WD- Tuensang. Deputy Commis- Fund. station by one Kehounei-u Regd No.NL07E9569 near tortionist from Nyamo Lo- NBA office, Court of the District and Sessions Judge, CWS) and recommended sioner, L. JamithungLotha SDO (C), Chonpent- Zumvu .The accused was Khermahal, Dimapur. The tha Road Dimapur, while Dimapur. As resolved in the last extraordinary general the same for consideration who is also the Vice Chair- hungEzung suggested on handed over to the Police scooty was reportedly lost the accused was extorting body meeting, the press release informed that the execu- of the higher authority. man, DPDB, Tuensang posting of SDO (Power) Station and a case has been on September 6 from Bata money from the shops. The tive members will deliberate on the discussed issue and Deputy Commissioner chaired the meeting. and Supply Inspector, at registered for further inves- Charali, Dimapur. In this accused was identified as take a decision thereon. All executive members of NBA in the meeting informed all The Board after delibera- Pughoboto. ADC, Pugho- tigation. connection a regular case Toluto Chophy (22 yrs) ‘SS have been requested to attend the meeting positively. head of offices in the district tion approved the proposal boto presented a power point On September 5, Di- has been registered. Rejapeyu’of NSCN(R) S/o to submit the list and name for the up-gradation of Tu- on the repair and renovation mapur Police Anti-Extor- On September 8, Di- Obed Chophy. A regular ANHTU Dimapur unit of the drivers, telephone lip Residential Academy works taken up at the Indoor tion Team (AET) Zone- mapur police arrested one case has been registered numbers and vehicle regis- Eshou, Tuensang from class Stadium, Pughoboto. II while performing duty extortionist from Selophe against him. emergency meeting All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union (ANHTU) Di- mapur unit has convened an emergency meeting of office bearers, executive members, and advisory board CM and others condole with Yeangpong’s family members today 10 a.m. at RBHTI (Hindi College) Padumpukhri. Dimapur, Sep. 12 (EMN): Chief Prior to his entering into politics departed soul to rest in peace. a one strong pillar and play an in- and the Konyak in particular, the Minister TR Zeliang is grieved in 1982, he had served as School SC Jamir: Governor of Odisha, tegral part in building the Konyak association expressed that the EAC Chumukedima issues and pained to learn about the Teacher from 1970-72; President, SC Jamir has expressed shock society. He also lamented that his valuable contributions he ren- demise of former Minister, N NNO, Tizit from 1974-78; Area over the passing away of ex- demise has left a huge vacuum in dered to the people as a politician, rectification Yeangpong Konyak after pro- Council Member from 1979- political arena in particular and social worker and statesman for minister and a prominent leader, EAC cum Administrator of Chumukedima Town longed illness at Kohima. 82; Executive Member, District Yeangpong Konyak. Nagas in general. Though he is no the cause of the people will always In a condolence message ad- Congress(I), Mon from 1978-80 more physically with us, his deeds be cherished. Further, EX-PAN Council, Thejavizo Nakhro has rectified that in view of “Life on Earth is no doubt the forth coming Durga Puja and Diwali festival and to dressed to Henwau Konyak and and General Secretary, Contrac- transitory and even traveler but will be remembered in the days to pray for the departed soul top rest family, Zeliang stated that late tors’ Union, Mon District from come, the message added. in eternal peace. facilitate shoppers for shopping, all shops/markets busi- the worth of a man is judged by ness establishment other than workshops are permitted Konyak was a prominent Naga 1977-82. Late N. Yeangphong his deeds during his short sojourn Wangyuh along with his fam- ENPO: The Eastern Naga Peo- statesman, he was a man dedicat- Konyak was a good sportsman. ily conveyed deepest condolences to keep their shops opens on all Sundays w.e.f. Septem- on this earth. One day or the other ple’s Organisation (ENPO) is ber 24 to October 15 and not as published. ed to the service of the Naga soci- He became a Member of Leg- the dead has to come to every to the bereaved family and pray to grieved to over the sudden demise ety whose immense contribution islative Assembly in 1982 and human being. Late Yeangpong the departed soul to rest in peace. of a veteran leader, N. Yeang- as a fair, efficient and charismatic appointed Minister of State for Konyak proved to be a man of EX-PAN: The Ex-Parliamentari- phong Konyak, Ex-MLA from leader will ever be remembered. Physical Education, Sports and conviction and strong resolve; an Association of Nagaland (EX- Tizit Assembly Constituency WEATHER FORECAST IN OTHER DISTRICTS While lamenting over the loss, Youth Service, 1984-86. He was and fully committed to the service PAN) is saddened by the demise Mon District. Max Min DP RH RF Zeliang on behalf of the Gov- appointed as Cabinet Minister of the people. He was one of the of former NLA member and Min- “Late Yeangphong was one ernment of Nagaland extended for PHED from 04-11-1986 to pioneers from the Konyak Com- ister, N. Yeangphong Konyak, on of the prominent political leader WOKHA 23.2 18.4 20.1 91 11.6 heartfelt condolences to the be- 21-11-1987; Cabinet Minister for munity,” the condolence message September 12 at Kohima. and a great human being. He had reaved family members at this dif- Physical Education, Sports and read. In a condolence message, dedicated his life working for the MON 32 23 21.3 88 NIL ficult moment of pain and grief. Youth Welfare in 1987. He was Jamir lamented that his death President of EX-PAN, T. Khongo welfare of the people of Eastern PHEK 26.2 19.2 21.8 93 16.6 CM also pray for the departed again appointed Minister for For- is a great lost for the Konyak stated that Konyak joined poli- Nagaland in particular and the soul to rest in peace. est, Ecology, Environment and community in particular and the tics in 1982 and was elected as Nagas in general. His contribu- TUENSANG 20 18 17.8 92 17.1 NLA Speaker: Nagaland Leg- Wildlife Preservation from 15-05- Nagas in general. The governor Member of Nagaland Legisla- tions and sacrifices during his MKG 26.4 21 17.5 67 14.4 islative Assembly (NLA) has 1990 to 01-04-1992. along with his wife conveyed tive Assembly in the Sixth and leadership for the development expressed shock over the demise Aier regretted that his death condolences to the bereaved fam- Seventh Assembly and appointed and uplift for the people of East- ZBT 22.5 16.6 19.9 88 4.2 of former Member and Minister, has caused a great loss to the ily and pray for the departed soul as Minister of State and Cabinet ern Nagaland will be remembered KIPHIRE 23 20.4 22.7 93 12 N. Yeangphong Konyak, on Sep- Nagas in general and the Konyak to rest in peace. Minister. by all,” the condolence note con- community in particular and the LONGLENG - - - - ͳ tember 12 at Oking Hospital in Wangyuh Konyak: The ex- “Late N. Yeangphong Konyak veyed. Kohima after prolonged illness. void created by him will be dif- was a dedicated leader who tire- ENPO lamented that his de- TSEMINYU 24 19 20.9 98 85.6 ficult to fill. Member of Parliament (LS), W. He was 69. He is survived by his Wangyuh Konyak has expressed lessly worked for the upliftment mise is a great loss to the people of wife and five children. In this hour of gloom and of the people. His desire to serve Eastern Nagaland in general and ZUBZA 26 19.5 20.7 95 40 grief, the speaker on behalf of the shock over the demise of ex- In a condolence message, the minister, N Yeangphong Konyak the people with humility made Konyak community in particular. JALUKIE - - - - - NLA speaker, Dr. Imtiwapang NLA conveyed heartfelt condo- him live a life of principled public Further, the organization con- lences and pray to God to grant at Kohima on September 12, after MANGKOLEMBA 29.8 23.6 24.5 98 10 Aier stated that Konyak son of prolong illness. leader,” the condolence message veyed heartfelt condolences to Ngeamnyei was born on August solace, courage and comfort to the added. the bereaved family members and ΎĞǁWŽŝŶƚ;WͿΎZĞůĂƟǀĞ,ƵŵŝĚŝƚLJ;Z,ͿΎZĂŝŶĨĂůů;Z&Ϳ bereaved family members to with- In a condolence note, 24, 1948. He was educated at Wangyuh stated that Konyak was Lamenting over the irrepa- pray for the departed soul to rest Government High School, Mon. stand this moment and also to the rable loss to the state in general in eternal peace. ^ŽƵƌĐĞ͗ĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚŽĨ^ŽŝůΘtĂƚĞƌŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ͕EĂŐĂůĂŶĚ EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 13, 2017

C M Y K STATE 3 CM urges cooperation for Facebook groups initiate literary competition on clean election Staff Reporter all round development Dimapur, Sep 12 (EMN): Two Facebook groups from Nagaland namely ‘The Naga Spear’ and ‘The Nagaland Forum,’ - an online social media and social networking services- organised an inter-college debate and speech compe- tition for Dimapur district on the topic “Clean elec- tion, need of the hour” on September 12 at IMC Hall, Dimapur. Initiated by ‘The Naga- land Forum’ administrator, Vicca S Aye, altogether ten colleges in the district took part in the debate and Chief minister, TR Zeliang, with the stakeholders after the meeting on September 11 in Kohima. speech competitions. In a tight contest, Tetso Dimapur, Sep 12 (EMN): ical Engineering and other encouraged the road build- is totally engaged in road EM Images College bagged the first Winners of inter-college debate and speech competitions along with the organisers and guests after the As preparatory to upcom- private players made their ers to cooperate with the construction in Nagaland prize for speech competi- prize distribution ceremony on September 12 at IMC hall. ing colloquium on ‘Road respective slide shows on government saying it is com- today but many other na- tion, followed by Dimapur connectivity in Nagaland,’ the status, length and costs mitted to good governance, tional private players are Government College in the third position respectively. lege won the first prize, tion and SD Jain Girl’s a meeting of all stakehold- of ongoing projects in the transparency, accountability also involved with major second position and Patkai In the debate competi- followed by Sakus Mission College in the third posi- ers associated with road State. Subjects on inter-state and all-round development. chunks of projects which Christian College in the tion, Patkai Christian Col- College in the second posi- tion respectively. construction was held in connectivity, central fund, He said such frequent meet- the common people seldom the CMO’s conference hall, DoNER, NABARD and ings of stakeholders have knew. Civil Secretariat, on Sep- NEC schemes, PMGSY evolved a common platform The much-talked about tember 11. projects, four-laning, bypass where all could discuss on seminar scheduled in the A press release from the road construction, road issues related to road devel- last week of this month is Education must for children: Kavita Acharya CMO stated that resource safety work, annual plans opment and create better expected to be attended by Dimapur, Sep 12 (EMN): persons from the depart- etc were delved in details. understanding. different sections of civil so- Underlining the importance ment of Roads & Bridges, During the discussion, He informed that it cieties besides government of education, Governor’s PWD (NH), BRO, Mechan- chief minister, TR Zeliang, is not only the BRO that departments. wife Kavita Acharya has insisted the parents to send their children to schools. Kavita said this in her address during a workshop NSCN (IM) officials support framework agreement cum awareness programme Dimapur, Sep 12 (EMN): Altogether CAO of Khiamnungan region; Rünmi caretaker of UT-I region; Sagailung on ‘Women & child with 28 NSCN (IM) officials comprising Hunphunwoshi, secretary of WTR Pamei, CAO of Zeilad region; Dim- special focus on Nepali the caretakers/ CAOs, Eos, Pos, presi- Wung Tangkhul region; Wilson Serto, chui Pamei, tatar of Zeilad region; community’ as the chief dents etc representing various regions, CAO of Komrem region; Khingkhase, Dichungbe, CAO caretaker of Asalu on September 9 at Sahi- sub-regions and CAAs have supported CAO of Sangtam region; Langkhur, region; Thangneo, In-charge of KTU; tya Sabha Hall, Kohima. the ‘Framework Agreement’ of Au- CAO caretaker of Konyak region; Lt. Nehjang, secretary of KTU; Lt. Col. She encouraged parents to gust 3, 2015, as a landmark progress Col. (Retd) Chelo, CAO caretaker of K Soiba, EO of Maram Thangal re- spend time together with Kavita Acharya and Runjhu Kumar at the workshop cum awareness programme on September 9. on Indo-Naga peace process. Chakhesang region; K Besui, CAO gion; R. Nrhisen Rengma, secretary their children and get to The officials have appended caretaker of Khurmi region; Jenngo CAA of Naga Rengma Hills; Capt know their friends and ac- amongst the Nepali com- children and to encourage One Stop Centre, Kohima; their signatures in support of the Rumso, CAO caretaker of Pangmi (Retd) Lohrü, CAO caretaker of tivities in school. ‘Treat munity in the State capi- them as they grow up. She Kenei Whuorie of Childline ‘Framework Agreement’ during a region; L Shongyong, CAO care- Shepoumaramth region; Khampai your child as a friend and tal. also emphasised on the 1098, Kohima; and Sanjib meeting with the kilo kilonser on taker of Phom region; Alex Magh, Wangsa, secretary of Wancho region; communicate often and Guest of honour and importance of sharing the Rana, Advocate of Gua- September 8. CAO caretaker of Rengma region; Huto Chishi, CAO of Sumi region; pray together,’ she said. wife of State chief secre- positives of life with their hati High Court, Nagaland The signatories included Chon- Satuo Seyie, CAO caretaker of An- and Ghokuto Chishi, secretary of She also called on the tary, Runjhu Kumar, in her children. Bench. benthung Patton, CAO of Kyong gami region; Mairisin Newmai, CAO UT-I region. gathering to educate the speech, said a child is a gift Resource persons of The workshop was or- region; Yupok, CAO of Leinong caretaker of Maguilongdi region; This was stated in a press release girl child and to respect from God and called upon the one-day workshop were ganised by the North East- region; Maj. Kamba, CAO of Yimc- Bendang Ao, CAO caretaker of Ao issued by M Daniel Lotha, kilo sec- women. She also expressed all the gathering to always Kethosilie of Childline ern Region Service Nepali hunger region; Lt. Col. TM Langoi, region; Rangkhamong Anar, CAO retary. happiness to see the unity trust the capacity of their 1098, Kohima; Vikuo of Association, Kohima. SASU undertakes cleanliness drive in Dzukuo NStCB organises business seminar Around 25 members societies, educated employed undertook a rigorous clean- youth, small marginal farm- ing drive around the camps, ers and business enterprises. rest places and pathways. VK Disong shared the “As a student body, the benefits on subscribing union feels obligated to PMJJBY and PMSBY. keep the site clean, visitor- Chumbeni Tsopoe, sec- friendly and keep sight retary of Gardenia Agri & of its sustenance,” SASU Allied Coop Society Ltd. stated in a press release. which has 180 members, With unaccounted thanked the bank for ex- number of trekkers and tending credit facilities to visitors the year round to NABARD deputy general manager, Tiakala Ao, speaking at the business seminar cum capacity building programme on September 12. the society and also to their the aesthetic site, the union members through JLGs. has requested visitors and Dimapur, Sep. 12 (EMN): tion. AK Deb, GM (Accts public to make proper use Commemorating its golden Tiakala Ao, DGM NA- & MIS), explained on the of the waste disposal bins jubilee celebration year, Na- BARD, exhorted the benefits importance of maintaining duly arranged by them. galand State Cooperative of coming closer to the bank books of accounts and other The union has also warned Bank Ltd (NStCB) has or- and availing various benefits. mandatories to be followed again any act that will ganised a business seminar Stating that customers are by cooperative societies and render to tarnishing the cum capacity building pro- major stakeholders of the SHGs. The programme aesthete of the valley such gramme on ‘Cooperatives / bank, she advised the partici- concluded with the vote of as plucking flowers and SHGs/ JLGs/ businessmen’ pants to make right decisions thanks delivered by D Sale, SASU members during the cleanliness drive in Dzukuo valley. cutting of trees. for Dimapur district on Sep- and not regret in due course GM (ID). Meanwhile, the union tember 12. of time. Dimapur, Sep 12 (EMN): dent volunteers from the 13 has expressed gratitude The program was chaired Lemba Chang, joint reg- With an objective to pre- southern Angami villages to Kesalhoulie Sekhose, by Lopoktoba Aier, gen- istrar of cooperative socie- serve and conserve the initiated its annual cleanli- Director of Tourism De- eral manager (Admn), while ties, shared on how coopera- environment, Southern ness drive at Dzukuo valley partment, for rendering the welcome address was tive movement started with Angami Students’ Union from September 8 to 10 on financial assistance during delivered by N Ramwang an objective come out from (SASU) along with stu- theme “Viridescence.” the drive. Chewang, deputy general the clutches of money lend- manager (Cr and Rvy). ers and zamindari system in Managing Director, India. However, he lament- Imtilemba Longkumer, in ed that in Nagaland most AR jawans injured in gunfight his keynote address, briefly of the cooperative societies Dimapur, Sep 12 (EMN): Two Assam under medical treatment. The other Jawan spoke on the bank and how are defunct. He added that Rifles personnel sustained bullet injuries sustained a splinter injury in the hand and it is adopting various new defunct cooperative socie- following an attack on its post at Dan by was administered first aid on the post. strategies to suit the credit ties would be cancelled and suspected NSCN (K) cadres from across The exact number of cadres involved needs of the people. also moved for legal action the Indo-Myanmar border on September in the incident could not be ascertained In view of golden jubilee on the defaulting societies 11. due to heavy rainfall and poor visibility year, he said that special in due course of time. He Severe exchange of fire was reported and fled deep into Myanmar jungles. Unit attention was given to the urged the societies to revive between the troops and cadres. Assam Ri- sources confirmed injury to few cadres. adopted villages for financial themselves into a profit mak- fles press release however stated that alert Reinforcement was called in later during inclusion and credit link- ing societies. troops had foiled the attack. the evening. ages. He also said that best Bendangnungsang, GM In retaliation, one AR jawan sustained Magazines, live rounds and fired cases performing adopted villages (Cr& Rvy), presented the gunshot wound and was immediately ad- of M16, live rounds and fired cases of AK and cooperative societies various credit products ex- ministered first aid and evacuated to Ran- series and fired shells of Lathode used in would be awarded during tended by the bank to indi- gapahar Military Hospital and is currently the post attack were recovered. the golden jubilee celebra- viduals, groups, cooperative NPF Dimapur welcomes division in-charge Dimapur, Sep 12 (EMN): together for a united front. Dimapur division of He also thanked the NPF the Naga People’s Front president and Lok Sabha (NPF) held a felicitation MP, Neiphiu Rio, for re- programme in honour of posing faith in him by as- Lepshi Ao, vice president signing new responsibili- central and newly appoint- ties. He appealed to all the ed division in-charge, at party workers to cooperate Dimapur-I AC office on with him. September 12 at 10 a.m. Former division presi- The programme began dent and assistant in- with an invocation said by charge, Vihoshe Awomi, president of farmers’ wing, and Tokheli Kikon, secre- Y Mhonimo Ngullie fol- tary central women wing, lowed by self introductory along with all frontal of- from the central, divisions ficials of Dimapur divi- and frontals officials. sion were present at the Speaking on the occa- meeting. sion, Lepshi Ao thanked H Thong, working pres- the Dimapur division for ident of NPF Dimapur according him a heart division, chaired the meet- warming reception and ing and also delivered vote Lepshi Ao along with the central office bearers and officials of Dimapur division during the felicitation programme. assured to always strive of thanks. K-1332 EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 4 REGION Biren announces Rs 300 cr. for Churachandpur Manipur steps up vigil on Our Correspondent would also take up rain Imphal, Sep. 12 water harvesting schemes border, detains illegal migrants (EMN):With various forms as a means to resolve the Imphal, Sep.12 (IANS): construction workers. all- party meeting on the of traditional dances and problem of water scarcity, Over 40 migrants of However, they did not popular demand would special number by the he added. “suspicious nationality” possess identity papers and be convened. Besides, noted artistes, people of Confiding that road were detained in Manipur some of them had “fake” identification of the non- Churachandpur district construction works would as police and civil society identity cards. locals from the voters’ accorded a grand civic be commenced after the organisations stepped Meanwhile the list shall be completed reception to Manipur Chief rainy season, the Chief up vigil along the state Kangleipak Students within three months. It Minister N Biren Singh at Minister said that the State border to check influx Association (KSA) said that is unfortunate that the Hiangtam Lamka Public Government had sent a of displaced Rohingya at least 66 non-locals have government has not kept Ground, Churachandpur DPR worth Rs. 58 crore to Muslims from Myanmar, filed nomination papers for its word.” about 65 km south of NLCPR for the construction police said. the October 7 panchayat There has been Imphal on Tuesday. of Henglep road. Of the 46 detained, elections in Manipur. a campaign for the Thousands of people The Chief Minister pending inquiries, many Most of the nomination implementation of the from different parts of the also assured the people of were children as young as papers were filed in Jiribam Inner Line Permit system district converged at the Churachandpur to develop nine-years-old. district. in Manipur which was ground to witness the event Behiang as the second The civil society groups KSA President M. withdrawn in 1950. and accord their warm gateway to Manipur under rounded up the labourers Laksham said: “The This system has been welcome to the Chief Government of India’s who were sneaking into popular demand is that in Arunachal Pradesh, Minister and it was attended Act East Policy. The State Manipur through Jiribam non-locals should not take Mizoram and Nagaland. by cabinet ministers, Government is trying to open district. They were handed part in the state elections. During the campaign ten EM Images over to the police on It will be better if they persons had died. parliamentary secretaries, Manipur chief minister N Biren taking part in a traditional dance sequence on way to attend a reception a check post in the village, MLAs, Churachandpur programme at churachandpur district headquarters,65 km south of Imphal on Tuesday. he said and added that Rs. Monday night. withdraw their nomination The three bills passed ADC Chairman and 33 crore had been included During preliminary papers.” by the Manipur Assembly Members, top civil and the development projects he said that the matter adjoining villages by using in the budget to develop interrogation the detainees Laksham said: “The in this connection were police officers of the State would be monitored by would be deliberated with the water of Khuga Dam. Churachandpur-Behiang said they were from Assam government had assured not given the presidential Government. District Level Monitoring the Education Minister, In line with Prime road. Biren also said that and Bihar and were mostly the KSA delegates that an assent. It was Biren’s third visit Committees at the political leaders and officials Minister Shri Narendra a DPR is being developed to the district ever since he district level to ensure concerned. Modi’s mission of providing by National Highways and was sworn-in as the Chief transparency and effective He further announced piped drinking water to all Infrastructure Development Minister on March 15, implementation. that the Government has a the people of the country by Corporation Limited for the Flood waters recede from Udalguri district 2017. Regarding the demand proposal to open a Medical 2022, the State Government construction of a road from Guwahati, Sep. 12 (PTI): Management Authority flowing above the danger Addressing the for opening of a Hill Campus Institute at Churachandpur is putting in effort to translate Jiribam to Mizoram along The flood waters receded (ASDMA) report said. level, the ASDMA added. mammoth gathering, Biren of Manipur University at as well. However, the matter this mission into reality in the border. from Udalguri district of Yesterday 49,335 people The floods have caused announced that the State Churachandpur, he assured requires approval from the State as well. He also stated that Rs. 35 Assam today but 46, 234 in seven districts - Udalguri, infrastructure damages with Government is taking up that the matter will be Medical Council of India, The water supply plant crore had been earmarked in people are still affected by the Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, National Highway 15 and 52 various developmental pursued with the central he added. at Songtal being developed the budget for the StartUp deluge in six other districts Jorhat, Morigaon, Nagaon as well as PWD roads over works worth around Rs 300 authority,informing that Regarding drinking an estimated cost of Rs 4.8 Project for the benefit of of the state, an ASDMA and Sonitpur were affected topped in Sonitpur district, cr. in Churachandpur and he had already discussed water, he said that the State crore is nearing completion, youths of the State. report said. by the floods, according to the report said. Pherzawl Districts besides the initiative with the Vice- Government had sent a and another plant is also Ministers Th. Biswajit, Morigaon was the the report. The Brahmaputra The third wave of informing the proposals Chancellor of the varsity proposal of Rs. 159 crore to being taken up under PHED L. Jayantakumar and worst affected district where at Nimatighat in Jorhat devastating floods has so far for various developmental as well. centre’s NLCPR to provide Zone-III of the district at an Karam Shyam and Hill 24,985 people have been hit and rivers Dhansiri at claimed the life of 76 people projects amounting to Rs Regarding the demand piped drinking water to the estimated cost of Rs. 6.2 Area Committee Chairman followed by Sonitpur district Numaligarh in Golaghat, across the state taking the 386 crores for the district. for setting up of a BEd people of Churachandpur crore. TT Haokip also spoke at the with 19,379 population, Jia Bharali at NT Road toll to 160, including eight He also said that all College in the district, district headquarters and The Government occasion. the Assam State Disaster Crossing in Sonitpur are in Guwahati. Khandu meets Rathore, seeks Training and workshop on Karbi traditional music instruments held cultural Affairs, KAAC sports stadium at Itanagar attended as the Chief Itanagar, Sep.12 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh He also suggested conducting a visit by guest said that Karbi has Chief Minister Pema Khandu today sought state officials to Gopichand s academy in very rich in culture so one a multi sports stadium at Itanagar besides a Hyderabad which has integrated complex has to stick with its own residential academy in the state at a meeting housing both training and sports area and culture with Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore residential facility for the players President, Karbi culture in New Delhi. Union Sports Secretary Injeti Srinivas Society (KCS) Chandra He also expressed willingness to develop who was also present in the meeting said Sing Kro too attended as adventure sports and augmenting sports that Khelo India scheme offers ample scope the guest said that due to infrastructure in the state, given the huge for setting up of sports infrastructure in the percolating of the foreign potential that exists in the state, an official state. The request made by the chief minister culture, traditional culture release said. for rural hunt by SAI to tap the unexplored seem gradually losing its Multi sports stadium and residential sports potential in the state was readily own identity he urge the academy if considered by the ministry will agreed by the ministry, the release said. .He also urge the trainees change the face of sports in the state Khandu The ministry suggested exploring the in the program to preserve said. The union minister was in complete possibility of gap funding for 5 ongoing the culture. endorsement of the need to encourage stadiums (under erstwhile special plan Kro also brief about adventure sports in the state given the assistance by Government of India) through the origin of karbi picturesque locales and the experience that the Ministry of DoNER under its non- traditional drum chenk the landscape of the state has to offer. lapsable pool. Rathore, who is also the Burup ( it kind of small The sports minister suggested the state union Minister of State for Information and drum which is put up in the government to formulate proposals for Broadcasting, on the request of Khandu waist and beat the drum) adventure sports under the schemes of the for inclusion of Singpho dialect in AIR and Kumdengdong Karbi ministry and DoNER. broadcast from Itanagar, suggested to avail Our Correspondent Autonomous Council training cum workshop here on today. traditional guitar (types Rathore, while assuring all possible the scheme of Community Radio Stations Diphu, Sep.12 (EMN): ( K A A C ) , C u l t u r a l on Karbi Traditional During the of guitar its consist two support, has asked the state government to (CRS) of the ministry which would broaden In order to preserve the Affairs Department and Music Instruments held at inauguration program, string which can produce formulate projects with integrated concept the outreach in local dialect/language within Karbi Traditional folk Rangsina Cultural Society Rangsina Sarpo Cultural Rupsing Teron, Executive different type of tunes , for consideration of the ministry. the vicinity of the CRS location. Music, Karbi Anglong has jointly organised a Hall,Lorulangso Diphu, Member, incharge Art & there were 49 trainees. Armed Forces Tri Sevices Combined Air Force admission test rescheduled Plan panel’s abolition: Tripura Dimapur, Sep. 12 (EMN): traffic caused by floods may It is also informed that Indian Air Force has decided appear for the supplementary candidates are requested Adventure Expedition flagged off to hold Combined Air Force AFCAT exam on September to carry admit cards issued losing Rs 2,000cr annually Itanagar, Sep. 12 (PTI): The Army phase from Sapper (Dirang) to Buragaon in West Common Admission Test 17 at Guwahati Centre. The earlier and adhere to all Agartala, Sep. 12 (IANS): Following the abolition of the of the Indian Armed Forces Tri Services Kameng district followed by 103 km of for candidates who could not candidates should send other instructions therein. Planning Commission and the adoption of a new policy at Adventure Expedition was flagged off cycling leg from Buragaon along NH 229 take the test on the original request through email to Candidates who have the Centre, Tripura has been losing around Rs 2000 crore today from Sapper, in West Kameng district culminating with the flagging in at Tezpur date; this was reported [email protected] with already appeared in AFCAT per year, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has said. of Arunachal Pradesh. in Assam. through a press release. details of Name, AFCAT 02/2017 on August 27 at He said the Centre has stopped funding under normal Organised by Blazing Sword Division In the course of the expedition the It stated that, candidates Number, AFCAT Centre any centre are not eligible to central assistance, special plan assistance and special of Gajraj Corps, the ceremony was attended team would conduct medical camps, visit who were allotted exam and EKT Branch by a date appear in the supplementary central assistance. Besides, the fund flow under some major by senior civil administration and military schools and interact with the students, local centres in North East India not later than September 14. AFCAT on September 17. schemes has been reduced by Rs 350 to Rs 400 crore. officials, a defence release said. youth and villagers to promote national for AFCAT 02/2017 on Address of exam centre with For further details they The Chief Minister said that after discontinuation While highlighting the importance of integration and increase awareness of August 27 and were unable time of reporting will be can visit the website, www. of various central assistance for special category states, sports and adventure activities in military Indian Armed Forces, to appear the exam due to notified separately through careerairforce.nic.in,it including the eight northeastern states, these states are life General Officer Commanding of The Air Force expedition leg would disruption in rail and road email/ SMS. added. facing severe financial crunch in implementing projects Blazing Sword Division, Maj Gen P N start from September 22 to 26 next at relating to health, education, rural roads, urban sector Anathanarayan extended his best wishes Bagdogra. Parasailing, power hand gliding schemes. to the expedition team and exhorted them and rapelling would be the major attractions He said Tripura had topped in the country in providing to spread the message of goodwill and of this leg. ‘No report of any Rohingya Muslim entering Mizoram jobs to rural unemployed people, but the Centre has promote national integration. The expedition would culminate Aizawl, Sep. 12 (PTI): No agencies are keeping a close said that around 170 been reducing funds for the flagship rural jobs scheme The expedition would reinforce the on completion of the Naval leg at report of any Rohingya watch on the possibility of Arakanese people -- MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural spirit of togetherness and further strengthen Vishakhapatnam from September 27 to Muslim entering Mizoram Rohingya Muslims entering entered Mizoram from Employment Guarantee Act). the essence of camaraderie amongst the October 6 next which, would include sea have been received so far, the state from Myanmar neighbouring Myanmar “In the current financial year (2017-18), the central three services of the Indian Armed Forces. diving and sailing under the aegis of Eastern a senior police officer said and Bangladesh, the officer due to recent clashes government has reduced its share of allocation of funds, The expedition includes a 85 km trek Naval command, the release added. today. informed. between Myanmar Army due to which the state can provide work for maximum 42 The officer said strict “We have been holding and the Arakan Liberation days this year, though MGNREGA mandates 100 days vigil was being maintained meetings of the stakeholders Army (ALA) and took of work in a financial year to at least one member of each along the state’s 404 km like the central para- shelter in the border areas in rural household. Specialty Assam green tea fetches whopping price international border with military forces guarding south Mizoram’s Lawngtlai Meanwhile, Union Minister for AYUSH Sripad Yesso Guwahati, Sep. 11 (IANS): The tea industry of now India’s total tea production is 1,260 Myanmar and 318 km long both the Myanmar and district. Naik on Monday said that the BJP-led government at the in Assam has reasons to cheer after a million kg and 97 per cent is basically black border with Bangladesh but Bangladesh borders and the Makeshift camps were Centre has increased fund flow to Tripura substantially company fetched a whopping price of Rs tea,” Barkakoty added. there was no report of any intelligence agencies every made where the refugees in comparison to the UPA (United Progressive Alliance) 5,001 per kilo for the first lot of specialty Expressing his happiness over fetching Rohingya Muslim entering two months to take stock of took shelter and the Deputy regime. green tea produced this year. the price, the veteran tea planter also said Mizoram. the situation in the border Commissioner of Lawngtlai He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked all The Mahalaxmi Tea Estate in Assam’s that some of the Assam cultivars have the Law enforcement areas,” he said. District arranged foodstuff ministries of the union government to give priority to the Golaghat district on Monday sold its first potential to make some really high value agencies and intelligence The, officer however, for them, he added. northeastern states in allocation of funds. lot of specialty tea - 21 kg of specially exotic tea. “However, making the high value crafted tippy Assam tea - to Ambootia Tea tea is alone not sufficient but we also need Exports Pvt Ltd, the largest exporter of tea to know how to market the product. The to Germany and Japan. producers in Assam lack the skills to market State govt’s need to submit UC within one year or funds will stop: NEC secy The tea was tasted, evaluated and their product,” he added. Shillong, Sep.12 (PTI): The Centre Projects delayed by five years will although the construction is slightly Scheme (NERSDS), Muivah said, negotiated by Parcon (India) Pvt Ltd, one Sanjay Bansal, Chairman of the has advised state governments in automatically be closed and be slow in the state but the qualities are adding that they have already of India’s largest tea broking companies. Ambootia Tea Group, said: “We have the North-east region to submit treated in ‘as is where is basis’, in good at least for the projects under submitted their findings. The Mahalaxmi Tea Estate had set up its bought 21 kg of specialty tea for exports Utilisation Certificates (UC) of consultation with the respective state NEC. Under the NERSDS, the NEC new “Green and Specialty Tea” processing and we have made an agreement to buy at Central projects within one year or governments.” The NEC has, however, has submitted nearly 50 roads to the unit with brand name “Anjali” only this year. least 20 per cent of Mahalaxmi Tea Estate’s else the funds will stop, a top official The NEC official also informed exempted power and road projects, Centre with a total budget of over Rs It is certified under ISO 22000:2005. production for exports.” of the North Eastern Council said that no projects will be funded for he said. 3500 crore, Muivah said. “Because of mismatch in demand and “We will also provide them guidance today. over five years. “Exception for power was The proposal is accepted by the supply for CTC teas, we had decided to set from time to time to adopt Good Agricultural North Eastern Council “We will leave it and close it and because they have to survey the DoNER ministry and the same is up an exclusive factory for manufacturing Practicesand Good Manufacturing secretary Ram Muivah said, “They the liability will be taken over by the flow of water and the volume of under examination of the Ministry ‘Green Tea’,” said Bidyananda Barkakoty, Practices.” Rajiv K. Puri, Chairman, Parcon (state governments) must submit state governments,” he said. water and this takes up to three to of Finance. owner of Mahalaxmi Tea Estate. (India) Pvt Ltd, said: “The factory is well Utilisation Certificates within one Several major projects funded by four years,” he said adding that as “Once that is approved, we “We adopt different manufacturing equipped and the cultivars are suitable for year failing which the Ministry of the NEC are facing undue delays in far as roads is concerned, roads of hope to be able to improve the processes to make wide range of specialty manufacturing high quality teas. There is Finance, our chief controller of all the states in the region, according longer distance may not be possible roads (to be identified by the state teas to suit the requirement of customers.” a niche market even in India for specially accounts, will stop release of funds to the NEC monthly report. Some of to complete within five years. government) for the next three years. “The tea market has been changing crafted teas.” for any project of more than one and these projects were delayed by over Meanwhile, the NEC has Our focus will be interstate roads as across the world and it is high time India India’s total tea production last year a half year.” 100 months. appointed IIT-Guwahati as the the Ministry has advised us to take must start producing high value tea like was 1,250 million kg out of which Assam He said, “From now on we Reacting to delays of projects regional labour monitor for the North up and focus on the interstate road,” China and other international players. As produced about 650 million kg. (the NEC) will be very strict. in Meghalaya, Muivah said that East Road Sector Development he said. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 BUSINESS 5 NAME CHANGE NAME CHANGE NAME CHANGE I, KUIGAU (OLD NAME) I, THEPFUVITO (OLD I, RUMA SAHA ROY Sensex breaches 32,000-mark SHOULD BE KNOWN AS NAME) SHOULD BE (OLD NAME) SHOULD KNOWN AS THEPFUVITO BE KNOWN AS RUMA JIMMY ZELIANG (NEW NAGI (NEW NAME) BY ROY (NEW NAME) BY NAME) BY AFFIDAVIT AFFIDAVIT NO.715/17, AFFIDAVIT NO.704/17, ahead of macroeconomic data NO.723/17, DT: 11/09/2017. D-4617 DT: 31/08/17. D-4618 DT: 23/08/17. D-4619 Mumbai, Sep. 12 (PTI): up by 87 points, or 0.87 faded. through the session and the closing figure stood at GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND The Bombay Stock Ex- per cent at 10,093.05 -- Building up of posi- hit a high of 32,172.46 32,273.67. The index had OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER change Sensex breached the highest closing since tions by participants ahead before settling higher by rallied 220.19 points in the KOHIMA ::: NAGALAND the 32,000-mark by climb- August 1 when it settled of July IIP data, and retail 276.50 points, or 0.87 per previous three sessions. No. JUDL/SUCC/85/2017-IV Dated Kohima, the 5th Sept, 2017 ing 276 points to close at at 10,114.65. inflation for August, to be cent, at 32,158.66 on con- Covering up short posi- over one-month high of Risk appetite improved released later in the day, tinuous pumping of funds tions in some counters by OBJECTION NOTICE 32,158.66 ahead of key on the back of a rally in also added to the buoyant by domestic institutional speculators fearing buying Whereas Shri. YANGULIE KENSE S/O LT. KENGUCHA KENSE resident of macroeconomic data, ex- global markets after the sentiment. investors (DIIs). activity to pick up in the /RZHU3H]LHOLHWVLH.RKLPDKDVDSSOLHGIRULVVXHRI6XFFHVVLRQ&HUWL¿FDWHXQGHUWKH tending the gains for the US stocks hit a fresh The BSE Sensex stayed This is the highest clos- coming session supported Indian Succession Act 1925, Part X to draw/withdraw/operate/transfer his/her Late fourth day in a row. record high yesterday as in the positive terrain ing since August 7 when the upside, brokers said. father-. Bank A/C No- 2700201150-2 N.R.B. Main Branch, Kohima. Who expired on 13/01/2014. The broader NSE worries about North Ko- 1RZWKHUHIRUHSXEOLFDUHKHUHE\DVNHGWR¿OHFODLPVREMHFWLRQLIDQ\ZLWKLQ Nifty scaled a high of rea and impact of Hur- (one) month from the date of issue of this notice. 10,097.55 before closing ricane Irma on the US Sd/- (T.L.KIUSUMONG TIKHIR)

OFFICE OF THE Additional Deputy Commissioner KG-1988 NAGA PEOPLE’S FRONT Kohima: Nagaland Rs 100 coins coming soon 5 Ghaspani II A/C GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND Dimapur 797112 Nagaland OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER New Delhi, Sep. 12 andran will be in the cen- KOHIMA ::: NAGALAND (IANS): New coins in the tre. The standard weight Date 7.9.17 No. JUDL/SUCC/85/2017-IV Dated Kohima, the 24th Aug, 2017 denomination of Rs 100 of the Rs 100 coin will be OBJECTION NOTICE and Rs 5 will soon be is- 35 grams. PRESS RELEASE Whereas Smti. VIMENUO D/O LT. CHALIEVINUO, Cook, N.H.A.K, H&FW sued by the government The new Rs 5 coins The Naga People’s Front 5 Ghaspani II Assembly Constituency, Dimapur district parent to commemorate the birth will be 23 millimetres in Nagaland, Kohima resident of Naga Hospital Colony has applied for issue of Succession ERG\IURQWDOXQLWVDQGUDQNVDQG¿OHVRI13)PHPEHUVLQLWVHPHUJHQF\PHHWLQJKHOGRQ &HUWL¿FDWHXQGHUWKH,QGLDQ6XFFHVVLRQ$FW3DUW;WRGUDZZLWKGUDZRSHUDWHWUDQVIHU centenary of the late Chief diameter and it will weigh his/her Late Mother- Leave encashment, GPF, GIS & Gratuity. Bank A/C No.30223302290 Minister M.G. Ramach- 6 grams. The metal com- 7/09/2017 at Medziphema Town have passed the following resolutions and whose signatures are appended in the annexure. SBI Main Branch, Kohima. Who expired on 25/08/2016. andran of Tamil Nadu, position of the Rs 5 coin 1RZWKHUHIRUHSXEOLFDUHKHUHE\DVNHGWR¿OHFODLPVREMHFWLRQLIDQ\ZLWKLQ RQH  according to an official will be Copper (75 per Resolution passed: month from the date of issue of this notice. announcement here. cent), zinc (20 per cent)  5HLWHUDWHGRXUXQÀLQFKLQJVXSSRUWWRWKHSUHVHQWVLWWLQJPHPEHUShri Zhaleo Rio IAS Sd/- (T.L.KIUSUMONG TIKHIR)

Additional Deputy Commissioner KG-1989 “The coins of the de- and nickel (5 per cent). (retd) Parliamentary Secretary Municipal Affairs Department and to wholeheartedly Kohima: Nagaland nominations (Rs 100 and continue to support him in the ensuing General Assembly election 2018. Rs 5) shall also be coined  ([WHQG FRQJUDWXODWLRQV DQG VXSSRUW WKH PDMRULW\ 1DJD 3HRSOH¶V )URQW *RYHUQPHQW at the Mint for issue under LAND FOR SALE under the leadership of Shri T.R Zeliang Chief Minister and Shri Neiphiu Rio, NPF 1DJDODQG%RDUGRI6FKRRO(GXFDWLRQ AT LERIE COLONY, KOHIMA the authority of the cen- President and M.P (Lok Sabha). Kohima tral government to com- ROAD TOUCHED NEAR DEPARTMENT OF 3. Outrightly condemn the style and functioning of Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu minority NOTIFICATION NO. 47/2017 memorate the occasion of FISHERIES (STAFF QUARTERS) NPF former party President in managing the affairs of the NPF party in an autocratic th M.G. Ramachandran birth AREA: 12000 SQ. FT. Dated Kohima, the 12 September 2017 (YOU CAN and dictatorial manner in expulsion/suspension of legislators and dissolution of NPF centenary,” the Finance 1R1%($G0LVF  ,WLVKHUHE\QRWL¿HGIRULQIRUPDWLRQRIDOOUHJLVWHUHG TAKE SIZE OF PLOT divisions. Ministry said in a gazette ACCORDING TO YOUR OWN institutions of NBSE that: notification dated Sep- BUDGET) (SEYIELHOUTUO KEYHO) (TOKIHE ZHIMOMI) 1. The Application Forms for HSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2018 will be issued from tember 11, notifying the RATE: Rs. 195 PER SQ. FT. WKH%RDUG¶V2I¿FHIURP10th to 17th October 2017 and NOT from the designated rules on “Coinage of One CONTACT : 8974341504. President General Secretary

K-1334 schools as indicated in the academic calendar. 8787576836. NPF5 Ghaspani II A/C NPF5 Ghaspani II A/C Hundred Rupees and Five 2. Schools who have already submitted the CCE Report Cards are informed to collect the Rupees coins”. VDPHIURPWKH%RDUG¶V2I¿FHIURP10th to 17th October 2017. The Rs 100 coin will be CHANGE OF NAME 6LJQDWXUHRI*KDVSDQL,,$&2I¿FH%HDUHUV 3. Schools are to note that mistakes, if any in the particulars of the students must be 44 millimetres in diameter & ADDRESS. corrected before the submission of the forms. Corrections will NOT be entertained with a metal composition during submission of forms. of silver (50 per cent), cop- I Kaholi Sema in the 4. Schools who do not have the e-mail are requested to create it at the earliest so as to per (40 per cent), nickel (5 DFDGHPLF&HUWL¿FDWH facilitate faster and better communication between the Board and the schools. per cent) and zinc (5 per should be known as 5. Schools are also directed to go to the Board's website i.e. www.nbsenagaland.com to cent). check LPSRUWDQWQRWL¿FDWLRQV issued by the Board. On the obverse, the Kaholi Zhimomi

(Mrs. Asano Sekhose) KG-1986 Rs 100 coin will bear the w/o. H.Kughaho “Lion Capitol of Ashoka Chairman Pillar” in the centre with Zhimomi Permt. “Satyamev Jayate” in- Address H.No.62, NAGALAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION scribed below on it in Kiyekhu Village Devnagari script. It will KOHIMA also bear the rupee symbol P.O. Satakha for all Dated Kohima, the 12th September 2017 and denominational value SXUSRVHYLGH$I¿GDYLW “100”. NOTIFICATION On the reverse side, the No.4875, Date: NO. NPSC/C-5/2012 :: In view of the Hon’ble Court’s directions in the W.P(C) 139(K) of portrait of M.G. Ramach- 8/09/2017. K-1333 2017, W.P(C) 140(K) of 2017, W.P(C) 141(K) of 2017, W.P(C) 142(K) of 2017, W.P(C) 143(K) of 2017, W.P(C) 152(K) of 2017, W.P(C) 157(K) of 2017 and W.P(C) 176(K) of 2017 the following candidates whose Roll Numbers were shortlisted for viva-voce vide Notification AFFIDAVIT th Redg. No 1060/17 Date: 24.08.2017 NO.NPSC/C-5/2012 Dt. 28 June, 2017, however, were rejected as per Notification No. I, HUKHELI CHISHI, resident of H/No.5, Sema Tilla Colony, Dist. NPSC/EXAM-REJ/2012 Dated, 21/7/2017, 26/7/2017, 2/8/2017, 9/8/2017, 18/8/2017 are 'LPDSXU1DJDODQGGRKHUHE\VROHPQO\DI¿UPDQGGHFODUHRQRDWKDVXQGHU hereby notified to be present for viva-voce on 26th and 27th September, 2017.  7KDW,DPDERQD¿GHFLWL]HQRI,QGLD  7KDWP\RI¿FLDOQDPHLVHUKHELI CHISHI however, in KOTAK Sl.No. Subject Roll Nos. Date of Interview LIFE INSURANCE bearing Policy No. 02475146, ID No. 54979835 my name was inadvertently/erroneously recorded as KELLY CHISHI. 1 Law 6420, 6430, 6431, 6440 3. That, the name HUKHELI CHISHI and KELLY CHISHI is one and mean the same person. 2 Automobile Engg. 4454 4. That this declaration has been made as a piece of evidence to be used for all purposes. 3 Sericulture 6864, 6880 th That, the statement made in Para No. 1 to 4 herein above are true 26 September 2017 and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been 4 Physical Education 6848 concealed therein. DEPONENT 5 Fishery Science 5956 Solemnly sworn and signed before me. 6 Civil Engg. 4988, 5271

Pfukrulhi Khupfuh D-4615 6622, 6626, 6643, 6650, 6698, 6718, Notary Public 7 Medical Science 27th September 2017 6728, 6730, 6735, 6775 IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT Further, in view Hon’ble Court’s dismissal of the petition in W.P(C) 146(K) of 2017 and HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND in order to fulfill the ratio of 3:1 as per the Recruitment Rules of 2008, the following Roll Numbers which were not shortlisted earlier vide the aforesaid notification dated th Dt. Dimapur the 12 Sept’17 28/6/2017 are hereby notified to appear the viva voce: NOTICE 4454 4988 6420 6698 No. M.-573/17/10118-19 Notice is hereby given that Shri/ They are to submit their relevant certificates as mentioned in Notification Smti Tokupu Achumi -Vrs- %KDUDW6LQJKresident of %XUPD NO.NPSC/C-5/2012 Dt. 28th June, 2017 alongwith the original documents w.e.f. 18-09- Camp Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under 2017 to 20.09.2017. Rule 50 & 51 Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied Note: for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:- The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby 1. The Commission is to notify that no further interview for the CTSE 2016 shall be LQYLWHV FODLPVREMHFWLRQV FRQFHUQLQJ WR WKH VDLG ODQG LI DQ\  conducted irrespective of whether the ratio of 3:1 has been fulfilled and that the should be submitted to this court in writing on or before 12.10.17. Commission shall proceed to declare results of the CTSE 2016 examination after the th th 6&+('8/('2)/$1'$1'%281'$5< viva voce conducted on 26 and 27 September, 2017. Name of Patta Holder: %KDUDW6LQJK 2. As per the direction of the Hon’ble Court in W.P(C) 176(K) of 2017, candidates for the Village/Block No: Darogajan, Patta No: 02 6LJQDWXUHRI*KDVSDQL,,$&2I¿FH%HDUHUV post of Medical Officer may produce their original certificates on or before the 5th of Dag No: 58 &215, Area: %./V October, 2017.

D-4620 3. All other candidates are to produce their original certificates on the day of interview Sd/- Deputy Commissioner Dimapur: Nagaland without which they will not be allowed to appear the interview. 4. The candidates are advised to download their Interview Call Letter from www.cte.npsc.co.in w.e.f. 21- 09-2017. IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT Sd/- KHRUPI SOTHU HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND Secretary, th Dt. Dimapur the 12 Sept’17 Nagaland Public Service Commission,

NOTICE KG-1990 Kohima No. M.-574/17/10120-21 Notice is hereby given that Shri/ Smti Anguvito Achumi S/o. Shikaho Achumi -Vs- Uttam Kumar resident of ……….Town/Village in the District of GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 Assam Land Revenue DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in NAGALAND : KOHIMA the schedule below:- No. DHFW-5/Trg-Nsg/2017/ /Dated, Kohima the th Sept’ 2017. The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby LQYLWHV FODLPVREMHFWLRQV FRQFHUQLQJ WR WKH VDLG ODQG LI DQ\  Declaration of Result for FHW (Academic session 2017-18) should be submitted to this court in writing on or before 12.10.17. 6&+('8/('2)/$1'$1'%281'$5< a. Successful Candidates under General Category Name of Patta Holder: Uttam Kumar Sl. No Roll No. Sl. No. Roll No. Sl. No. Roll No. Village/Block No: Darogajan, Patta No: 313 1 64 7 304 13 272 Dag No: 59, Area: 01-01-14Ls 2 65 8 333 14 63 Sd/- Deputy Commissioner D-4621 Dimapur: Nagaland 3 288 9 40 15 246 4 12 10 91 16 378 IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT 5 193 11 66 17 03 HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND 6 22 12 157 18 335 Dt. Dimapur the 12th Sept’17 E6XFFHVVIXO&DQGLGDWHVXQGHU%7&DWHJRU\ NOTICE Sl. No Roll No. Sl. No. Roll No. Sl. No. Roll No. No. M.-575/17/10122-23 Notice is hereby given that 1 01 5 212 9 145 Shri/Smti Tokupu Achumi S/o. Shikaho Achumi -Vs- %KDUDW 2 176 6 96 10 250 Singh resident of %XUPD&DPSTown/Village in the District of 3 268 7 398 11 28 Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in 4 256 8 383 12 147 the schedule below:- 1% The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby a). Issue of Admission Order and Counselling will be held on 4th Oct’ 2017 at 11:00 am at LQYLWHV FODLPVREMHFWLRQV FRQFHUQLQJ WR WKH VDLG ODQG LI DQ\  DHFW, Kohima. should be submitted to this court in writing on or before 12.10.17. b). The Candidates are to bring their FHW Admit Card. SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY c). If any Candidates fails to attend the Counselling, it will be treated as “Non Name of Patta Holder: %KDUDW6LQJK Acceptance”. Village/Block No: Darogajan, Patta No: 05 SD/- '51%(1'$1*<$1*(5-$0,5 Dag No: 248, Area: 01-01-12 Director & HOD KG-1987 Sd/- Deputy Commissioner D-4622 Dte. of Health & Family Welfare Dimapur: Nagaland D-4616 Issued by DIPR Nagaland, Kohima 6 BRICS Crafts New Mantra of Diplomacy Rajendra Shende | IANS First, both of them have shown similar approach- nor economic and represents 40 per cent of world EASTERN MIRROR es to address the common challenges facing them on population and 25 per cent of world’s GDP -- there are he BRICS meeting in Xiamen in China last international platforms. Unprecedented air pollution, two more excellent enabling initiatives of China, fully DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 week was a timely opportunity for both India life-threatening climate change, resource-draining ener- supported by India as major shareholder, i.e., the Asian and China to end the high-altitude and poten- gy dependence, restless youth, serious unemployment, Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) based in Beijing tially high-voltage stand-off at the Doklam fast-urbanising population, the eroding agricultural and New Development Bank (NDB) based in Shang- T base and terrorism are the common challenges that the hai, with a capital of $100 billion each. plateau. Many political observers around the globe Enemies of Plurality feared a spark, ignition and even a war. Concurrent two largest- and fastest-growing countries have to face With these three enabling ecosystems, India and “cross-continent” threats by North Korea aimed at the squarely. China can take global positioning though strategic rutal elimination of custodians of Indian plurality In the UN General Assembly, President Xi in Sep- collaboration. Collaborative innovations -- which the continues. This time the enemies of a free, frank and US brought the situation to the brink. BRICS diplomacy, including its extremely well tember 2015 talked of the Sustainable Development Xiamen Declaration refers to 12 times -- in reducing inclusive India successfully targeted noted journalist Goals (SDGs): “The dream of the Chinese people is carbon emissions through clean energy and imple- and social worker Gauri Lankesh. The 55-year-old thought-out and carefully drafted declaration of 71 B articles showed not only the mature intentions of five closely connected with the dreams of other peoples of menting the Paris Climate Agreement and SDGs, to journalist was assassinated by unidentified persons who fired the world. We cannot realise the Chinese dream with- which both countries are passionately attached, could at her from point blank range. Did she deserve the bullets, countries -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Af- rica -- in the messy world, but the skillful subtlety of In- out a peaceful international environment, a stable in- prove to be the most rewarding strategy for both. US asking the whole of India in unison? Starting from the Prime ternational order and the understanding, support and President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Minister to the common man, everyone is demanding that the dia and China in avoiding a flash war in the Himalayas. But diplomacy can never be a long-term winner. help from the rest of the world. The realisation of the Paris Agreement will prove to be the pushing-in pros- culprits should be booked at the earliest and exemplary pun- Chinese dream will bring more opportunities to other pect for India and China by being technology leaders in ishment should be handed over to them so that in future none As Henry Kissinger famously said: “It is a mistake to assume that diplomacy can always settle international countries and contribute to global peace and develop- clean energy and sustainable development -- to which can dare to think about such a crime, forget about executing ment.” the Xiamen Declaration refers to 23 times. it. But to our horror even a week after the heinous act not a disputes if there is good faith and willingness to come to an agreement. For diplomacy to sustain the win-win At the same forum, Prime Minister Narendra Indeed, China and India account for 60 percent of single culprit has been arrested so far. The Karnataka Gov- Modi laid out India’s philosophy of “vasudhav ku- incremental world energy demand at present. Coal- ernment as usual has formed one Special Investigation team framework, it has to go beyond the apparent faith and trust. It has to be backed by the mutually beneficial im- tumbakam” -- the world as one big family -- and noted dominated and oil-dependent energy structures are the (SIT). The Centre, on its part, is interested in handing over the plementation of the strategy.” that the country has always raised its voice for rights of drivers of energy insecurity. Use of fossil fuels and inef- case to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Fortunately, there is a game-changing and long- justice, dignity, opportunity and prosperity not just for ficient use of bio-mass burning are responsible for air As no progress has been made so far in this case, we the term win-win opportunity for both India and China itself but for others. He went further to state that devel- pollution that causes premature deaths of 5.5 million citizens of the country are apprehensive about the real intent whose time has come. Though the BRICS declaration opment of India’s people “mirrors” the SDGs. people in the two countries together (China’s share be- of both the Centre and the State Government. Are they re- is multilateral, India and China can take away the po- Second, the personal chemistry between Modi and ing 4.3 million), as per the World Health Organisation. ally interested in nabbing the culprits? Instead of making an tentially strong bilateral messages on collaborative ap- Xi is perceived to be conducive for longer-term coop- Strategic collaboration would lead to a healthy and all out effort to nab the culprits, we are witnessing a verbal proaches on a number of issues that would make both eration. They come from totally different family and pollution-free life for their people. It is of interest of fight between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party countries lead global development. education backgrounds. But their visits to each other’s both countries to enhance energy efficiency and rapidly (BJP). The two parties are indulging in the blame game in Such opportunity should not be allowed to be over- home states early on when Modi’s government came increase the share of renewable energy in its total en- such a manner which gives the impression that winning the shadowed by relatively trifling issues like territorial to power had set a harmonious tone. The BRICS Sum- ergy mix and reduce the dependence on coal. China’s debate is more important than bringing the perpetrators to conflicts, trade wars, NSG admission and international mit was significant and, politically, simply amazing. strengths in manufacturing of renewable energy and book. It is time now for the both the parties to realise that the naming of terrorists and, above all, by media hype. Yes, Even when the Indian and Chinese battalions were fac- India’ strengths in energy management systems could nation wants to know who killed Gauri Lankesh? The people border-protection is important, but more crucial is the ing each other on the Doklam plateau, Modi and Xi complement each other to create a new world free from at present are not interested in knowing why was she killed? protection of the people’s future that they want in both were facing each other in Hamburg on the margins of global warming threats. Because, we all know that fact can only be known after the the countries. G-20 summit to discuss preparations for Xiamen. Both Moving away from “assaulting with stones” to arrest of the culprits. Instead of being engaged in heated argu- Having disengaged from the Doklam plateau, Chi- showered praise on each other’s national efforts in eco- “building with BRICS” could be the new mantra for ments, both the parties should realise that if the murderers are na and India should now engage in availing themselves nomic and social development and resolved to address India and China. The timing favours those who dare allowed to go scot free, it will not earn any good name for the the huge opportunity of constructive and positive col- the issue of terrorism. to act despite challenges and differences. The BRICS country. Rather, it will provide India-baiters a chance to paint laboration on Sustainable Development and Climate Third, both countries have already collaborated meeting in Xiamen is that time. the country as an intolerant one. Change. There are three key reasons that offer higher smartly to institutionalise efforts on critical issues like (Rajendra Shende is IIT alumnus, a former UNEP More dangerous is the fact that people with vested inter- takeoff points for Xi and Modi to engage in a strategy clean energy, sustainable development, infrastructure Director and Chairman TERRE Policy Centre. The ests are trying to divide the society over the murder. While that benefits people of both the countries. and finance. Apart from their skilled strategies to lever- views expressed are personal. He can be contacted at some say that the noted journalist was killed for criticising the age the BRICS platform -- which is neither regional, [email protected]) Rashtriya Swangsevak Sangha (RSS) and its ideology, others argue it was the handiwork of the Naxalites. As both the sides present various theories to establish their right, wilfully ignor- ing the fact that killers may be the supporters of any group, ‘550 mn Indians Live With Uncorrected Refractive Errors’ but they have committed a crime for which they should be punished. Trying to ascertain the motive behind the killing cal authorities, institutions, NGOs, eye dress: Acceptance. In India, stigmas ex- drivers while one per cent were govern- before nabbing the culprits is an effort similar to putting the Vishnu Makhijani | IANS care & medical professionals, driving ist around spectacle wear for all ages, but ment bus drivers. cart ahead of the horse. Why can’t we wait till the culprits are schools and road users, among others, it is a tremendous issue for those in the $FFRUGLQJWRWKHSUHOLPLQDU\ÀQGLQJV ith a staggering 550 mil- he added. professional driving industry. arrested? Once they are arrested, we will definitely be able to lion Indians -- close to * One in every three drivers had ei- know the real cause behind such a dastardly act. Public trial The figures for India are horrifying “We have heard from many in this ther marginal or poor Far Visual Acuity half the population -- liv- with some 138,000 people being killed industry that wearing spectacles can be of such an unfortunate incident is not desirable. The more we ing with uncorrected re- (distance vision) encourage such acts, the more we will strengthen the enemies W in road accidents each year. Last week, seen as a weakness or a visible defect. * Half the drivers surveyed had ei- fractive errors, the major cause of road of mankind, who believe in silencing the opponents’ voices Minister for Road Transport & High- Therefore, many drivers are not wearing ther marginal or poor Near Visual Acu- accidents, and 63 percent of the world’s ways Nitin Gadkari released the annual the correction they need, even when it forever to win a debate. population in need of vision correction, ity (near vision) publication, ‘Road Accidents in India - is prescribed. Drivers were fearful of not * Overall 29 per cent drivers, mostly two major stakeholders have come to- 2016’, which revealed that fatalities re- being hired if they are thought to be de- gether to address the issue in this coun- among the older age group, with mar- sulting from these accidents have risen fective,” he added. ginal and unacceptable stereopsis (depth try and globally. by about 3.2 per cent. To this end, The Vision Impact In- “Poor vision plays a critical role in perception) problems were more likely According to the Home Ministry, stitute is working to break down these to be involved in accidents safe driving, but we know that much of there was a 17.6 per cent increase in stigmas through education, utilising the that could be avoided. According to an * Overall 34 per cent drivers were DAILY road accident deaths from 2008 to 2012, personal testimonies of other drivers for found glare blind (56-60 per cent of analysis by Boston Consulting Group, and 50 per cent of those who died were which vision correction and eye protec- the younger group of drivers had glare- 23 per cent of drivers have uncorrected aged between 15 and 34. tion have been a benefit rather than a vision, but in India that number is 46 related problems, 29-44 per cent of the “Something must be changed,” ex- drawback, Gross explained. older group of drivers had glare-related per cent -- the highest of any country in claimed Kristan Gross, Global Execu- A Central Road Research Institute the world,” Jayanth Bhuvaraghan, Chief problems) tive Director of the Vision Impact In- (CRRI) interim report on ‘Assessment As for FIA, with its 245 member- PATH Mission Officer of French lensmaker stitute, which is funded by the Essilor of Visual Limitations of Commercial clubs, representing over 80 million road Essilor International, told IANS during Social Impact Fund. Drivers in Metropolitan Cities in India’ a visit here of the three-year partnership users in 144 countries worldwide and Speaking about the initiative in In- focusses on commercial drivers in Delhi. its strong showcase in motor sport (F1, with the Fédération Internationale de dia, Bhuvaraghan noted that access to The study was in association with the l’Automobile (FIA). WEC, WTCC, WRC, World RX, ERC, optometric eye care is limited, as there Vision Impact Institute. The sample Formula E et al), it “is a major global The “Action for Road Safety” part- are approximately seven doctors of size of the survey was 627 drivers and nership aims to create awareness on this voice in the automotive world and is optometry per 1 million people across the study was conducted during August strongly committed to raising awareness global health issue and highlight the im- India, well below the world average of 8-14, 2017. Seventy per cent of those portance of regular eye checks for safe and taking action on this global issue”, 25/1M. surveyed were light motor vehicle driv- Bhuvaraghan concluded. driving. The call to “Check Your Vision” “But there is one other key barrier ers, 24 per cent were heavy motor vehi- will be commonly promoted towards lo- (Vishnu Makhijani can be contacted to corrected vision that we must still ad- cle drivers, four per cent were private bus at [email protected]) Religion is Not the Only Reason Rohingyas are Being forced Out of Myanmar

put local communities at risk. There is significant Giuseppe Forino, Jason von Meding, Thomas Johnson | The Conversation local tension related to land seizures, insufficient compensation for damages, environmental degrada- ecent weeks have seen an escalation of Development has forcibly displaced thousands tion, and an influx of foreign workers rather than violence against the Rohingya in Rakhine, of people - both internally and across borders with increased local employment opportunities. the poorest state of Myanmar. A tide of Bangladesh, India, and Thailand - or compelled Meanwhile, the Sittwe deep-sea port was fi- Rdisplaced people are seeking refuge from them to set out by sea to Indonesia, Malaysia and nanced and constructed by India as part of the Kala- Stay Awhile atrocities – they are fleeing both on foot and by boat Australia. dan Multi-modal Transit Transport Project. The aim to Bangladesh. It is the latest surge of displaced peo- In 2011, Myanmar instituted economic and polit- is to connect the northeast Mizoram state in India ple, and is exacerbated by the recent activity of the ical reforms that led it to be dubbed “Asia’s final fron- with the Bay of Bengal. BIBLE READ: HEBREWS 11:8–13 Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA). tier” as it opened up to foreign investment. Shortly Coastal areas of Rakhine State are clearly of stra- Religious and ethnic differences have been wide- afterwards, in 2012, violent attacks escalated against tegic importance to both India and China. The gov- THOUGHT FOR TODAY: ly considered the leading cause of the persecution. the Rohingya in Rakhine state and, to a lesser extent, ernment of Myanmar therefore has vested interests All these people were still living by faith when they But it is becoming increasingly hard to believe that against the Muslim Karen. Meanwhile, the govern- in clearing land to prepare for further development died. They did not receive the things promised; they there are not other factors at play. Especially given ment of Myanmar established several laws relating and to boost its already rapid economic growth. only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, that Myanmar is home to 135 official recognised eth- to the management and distribution of farmland. All of this takes place within the wider context nic groups (the Rohingya were removed from this list These moves were severely criticised for reinforc- admitting that they were foreigners and strangers of geopolitical maneuvering. The role of Bangladesh in 1982). ing the ability of large corporations to profit from in fuelling ethnic tensions is also hotly contested. In on earth. In analysing the recent violence, much of the land grabs. For instance, agribusiness multinationals such power struggles, the human cost is terribly high. ~ Hebrews 11:13 western media has focused on the role of the mili- such as POSCO Daewoo have eagerly entered the tary and the figure of the de facto leader Aung San market, contracted by the government. Compounding the vulnerability of Suu Kyi. Her status as a Nobel Peace prize laureate minorities uring a discussion of The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, a has been widely questioned since the latest evidence A regional prize In Myanmar, the groups that fall victim to land grab- teenager said he prefers his stories in books rather than mov- of atrocities emerged. Myanmar is positioned between countries that have bing have often started in an extremely vulnerable She continues to avoid condemning the system- long eyed its resources, such as China and India. ies. When asked why, the young man replied, “With a book, I state and are left even worse off. The treatment of D atic violence against the Rohingya. At least the me- Since the 1990s, Chinese companies have exploit- can stay there as long as I want.” There is something to be said for the Rohingya in Rakhine State is the highest profile dia gaze has finally shifted somewhat towards their ed timber, rivers and minerals in Shan State in the example of broader expulsion that is inflicted on mi- the power of lingering in a book, especially the Bible, and “inhabit- plight. North. norities. ing” the stories there. But there remain issues that are not being ex- This led to violent armed conflicts between the When a group is marginalised and oppressed it plored. It is also critical to look beyond religious and military regime and armed groups, including the Hebrews 11, often called “the faith chapter” of the Bible, men- is difficult to reduce their vulnerability and protect ethnic differences towards other root causes of per- Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) and its PEKJOJEJAPAAJLAKLHA>UJ=IA"=?DKJAPN=RAHA@=NK=@KB@EBł?QHPU their rights, including their property. In the case of secution, vulnerability and displacement. ethnic allies in eastern Kachin State and northern the Rohingya, their ability to protect their homes and doubt, yet chose to obey God. “All these people were still living We must consider vested political and economic Shan State. was decimated through the revocation of their Bur- by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; interests as contributing factors to forced displace- In Rakhine State, Chinese and Indian interests mese citizenship.Since the late 1970s around a mil- ment in Myanmar, not just of the Rohingya people are part of broader China-India relations. These in- they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting lion Rohingya have fled Myanmar to escape persecu- but of other minorities such as the Kachin, the Shan, terests revolve principally around the construction that they were foreigners and strangers on earth” (v. 13). tion. Tragically, they are often marginalised in their the Karen, the Chin, and the Mon. of infrastructure and pipelines in the region. Such How easy it is to rush through our Bible reading without pon- projects claim to guarantee employment, transit fees host countries. dering the people and events in the text. Our self-imposed time Land grabbing and oil and gas revenues for the whole of Myanmar. With no country willing to take responsibility for Land grabbing and confiscation in Myanmar is Among numerous development projects, a tran- them, they are either forced or encouraged to con- schedule robs us of going deeper into God’s truth and His plan for tinuously cross borders. The techniques used to en- KQNHERAO6AP SDAJSA=NASEHHEJCPKOP=U=SDEHA SAłJ@KQNOAHRAO widespread. It is not a new phenomenon. snational pipeline built by China National Petrole- Since the 1990s, military juntas have been tak- um Company (CNPC) connecting Sittwe, the capital courage this movement have trapped the Rohingya caught up in the real-life dramas of people like us who chose to ing away the land of smallholders across the country, of Rakhine, to Kunming, China, began operations in in a vulnerable state. stake their lives on God’s faithfulness. without any compensation and regardless of ethnic- September 2013. The wider efforts to take Myanmar The tragedy of the Rohingya is part of a bigger ity or religious status. oil and gas from the Shwe gas field to Guangzhou, picture which sees the oppression and displacement When we open God’s Word, it’s good to recall that we can stay of minorities across Myanmar and into neighbour- as long as we want. Land has often been acquired for “development” China, are well documented.A parallel pipeline projects, including military base expansions, natural is also expected to send Middle East oil from the ing countries. The relevance and complexity of religious and Father in heaven, thank You for Your written Word and the resource exploitation and extraction, large agricul- Kyaukphyu port to China. However, the neutral Ad- ture projects, infrastructure and tourism. For exam- visory Commission on Rakhine State has urged the ethnic issues in Myanmar are undeniable. But we examples of people who lived by faith. Help us to follow You as ple, in Kachin state the military confiscated more Myanmar government to carry out a comprehensive cannot ignore the political and economic context they did. than 500 acres of villagers’ land to support extensive impact assessment. and the root causes of displacement that often go gold mining. In fact, the Commission recognises that pipelines undetected. Linger in God’s Word and you’ll find stories of faith. 7KHFRQWHQWVRIDUWLFOHVLQWKLVSDJHGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÀHFWWKH(GLWRULDOYLHZRUSROLF\RIWKHSDSHU EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 7 The Courts’ Recent Rulings are a Reminder of the Judiciary’s Importance civil code (UCC) – though this inference also notes the right to sexual orientation as constitutional rights. This ensures a well- upheld the right to life and liberty – even in Vishwajeet Chaudhary | thewire.in is not wholly coherent. Whilst on the spe- one within precincts of privacy. This pro- balanced relationship between the legislature, times of Emergency – he found himself in cific topic, the Supreme Court has spoken, vides for a robust challenge to Section 377 of the executive and the judiciary. It is, of course, the minority. He is known to have said to his he triple talaq and right to privacy a UCC will require much more meticulous the Indian Penal Code. a delicate balance to maintain – to ensure in- sister, before going to court on that day, “I rulings, as well as the Punjab and reading and enhanced sensitivity to different The third notable action by the judici- dependence of all the three organs whilst also have prepared my judgment, which is going Haryana high court’s comment after practices across the boards. The underlying ary were comments by the high courts of upholding constitutional values. B.R. Ambed- to cost me the chief justice-ship of India”. the Panchkula violence, have shown T principle has to be one of balance. It should Punjab and Haryana. In an unfortunate kar, the architect of the constitution, referred Sure enough, it did. Ignoring tradition and the importance of judiciary in a functioning not be a code based on majoritarian beliefs turn of events, violence – concentrated in to Article 32 of the constitution as the “soul precedent, he was not made the chief justice. democracy – to assist, reflect and question. and practices – but one based on neutral and Panchkula – claimed 30 lives and disrupted of the constitution and the very heart of it”. It His opinion however, has inspired genera- The last few weeks have seen the Indian combined understanding. life. The high court came heavily on the state is this provision (alongwith Article 226) that tions of lawyers and judges. judiciary feature in the headlines for a va- The second judgment that the Supreme government. The court said that the govern- empower the courts to enforce rule of law and Judicial function is a delicate one. Devel- riety of reasons. First, there was the triple Court delivered was the ‘privacy’ judgment. ment had let “Panchkula burn for political constitutional principles. opments in the last month alone have shown talaq judgment. A five-judge bench (com- After much deliberation, a nine-judge-bench benefits“. Additionally, they noted that the The month of August has, in multiple the importance of judiciary in a functioning prising of justices from five different faiths) upheld privacy as a fundamental right. This government “surrendered to the deras for ways, demonstrated how important a role democracy – to assist, reflect and question. of the Supreme Court, by a thin majority, was a unanimous decision. All previous laws vote banks”. These comments by the court the judiciary plays in our democracy. The This only reinforces the importance of an ruled that the practice was unconstitutional. were declared invalid. The repercussions of certainly give the politicians, voters and the task before the judiciary is never easy – bal- impartial, strong and reflective judiciary. The reasoning was varied. In essence, the this decision will be felt for many years to state machinery much to ponder over. ancing rights, maintaining independence It also opens the doors of discussion – on practice breached fundamental rights. The come. In times of increasing technical reli- The courts have an indispensable role to and pinning accountability. During the days separation of powers and how we are to be court, however, did urge the legislature to ance by the state, this verdict will provide as play in any constitutional democracy. Our of the Emergency, the late Justice Khanna judged. take appropriate steps in due course. Many a yoke to ensure accountability and uphold constitution provides for an excellent mecha- stood up to the might of the then authori- (Vishavjeet Chaudhary is an assistant saw this as a development towards a uniform human dignity. Opinion in the judgment nism, giving the courts the power to enforce tarian government. In a case, in which he professor at O.P. Jindal Global University.) Where Pain Lives )L[LQJFKURQLFEDFNSDLQLVSRVVLEOHRQO\ZKHQSDWLHQWVXQGHUVWDQGKRZPXFKLWLVSURGXFHGE\WKHEUDLQQRWWKHVSLQH

barely been reduced by half, and most patients continued on post-mortem studies, surgical notes, neurofeedback Apkarian’s group found that the anatomy of the human Cathryn Jakobson Ramin | Aeon to use painkillers. Given such unimpressive outcomes, the and patients’ reports of their experiences. Ultimately, the brain in patients who suffered from chronic pain was ab- cost of treating back pain is unacceptably high. Spine sur- two scientists described the ‘gate control theory of pain’, or patient after patient seeking to cure chronic normal. In those who had suffered for five years, both the gery costs a fortune, but other approaches, including epi- hypothesising that nerve cells in the spinal cord acted back pain, the experience is years of frustration. hippocampus and the prefrontal cortex were structurally dural steroid injections, physical therapy and chiropractic as gates, flipping open to allow pain messages to pass Whether they strive to treat their aching muscles, transformed, sacrificing 5 to 11 per cent of their grey mat- treatment, are also expensive. through, or closing to prevent such messages from reach- bones and ligaments through physical therapy, ter density. That was important because the prefrontal F Including direct medical expenses and indirect ex- ing the brain. At times, the scientists posited, the gates be- cortex, in concert with the hippocampus, dictates how massage or rounds of surgery, relief is often elusive – if penses such as lost earnings, spine care costs the US about came stuck in the open position, allowing pain messages the pain has not been made even worse. Now a new work- optimistic or depressed patients feel about their prospects, $100 billion a year. In the UK, that tab is about £10.6 bil- to flow unabated. It was that last little bit – the notion that ing hypothesis explains why: persistent back pain with no how well they can cope and make decisions about treat- lion (c$13.6 billion). In Australia, it’s A$1.2 billion (c$950 messages would travel unceasingly, from the PNS to the obvious mechanical source does not always result from ment. There’s still a great deal of work to do in this area million). Many of these costs derive from the loss of pro- CNS – that sparked Clifford Woolf’s interest in how pain but, wrote Apkarian, ‘the concept is that the continued, tissue damage. Instead, that pain is generated by the cen- ductivity, as people take time off from work. Others result was generated, and how it could be silenced. unrelenting pain impacts limbic structures in the brain that tral nervous system (CNS) and lives within the brain itself. from the devastation wrought by addiction to prescription In 1983, Woolf was a young anaesthesiologist with a in turn entrain the cortex to reflect both the suffering and I caught my first whiff of this news about eight years opioids. In Australia, between 1992 and 2012, prescrip- PhD in neurobiology. As a post-doc, he had worked in coping strategies that develop in chronic-pain patients.’ ago, when I was starting the research for a book about tion opioid dispensing increased 15-fold, and the cost to Wall’s laboratory, which by that time had moved to Uni- The brain of a person with lower-back pain looks dif- the back-pain industry. My interest was both personal and the Australian government increased more than 32-fold. versity College London. There he observed post-mortem ferent from that of a person with a repetitive-stress injury professional: I’d been dealing with a cranky lower back Pain falls into four basic categories. There’s nocic- cellular and molecular changes in brain tissue in subjects Subsequently, more than 50 studies, most from other and hip for a couple of decades, and things were only get- eptive pain, the normally short-lived kind you feel when who had suffered from chronic pain when they were alive. investigators, have documented regional decreases in grey ting worse. Over the years, I had tried most of what is you accidentally slam your finger in the car door. There’s matter density, volume or thickness. Beyond that, the neu- called ‘conservative treatment’ such as physical therapy inflammatory pain, a response to damage or infection, ronal network of the remaining grey matter is rearranged, and injections. To date, it had been a deeply unsatisfying resulting in a rush of small proteins called inflammatory Instead of responding to externally in patterns that are specific to chronic-pain conditions. journey. cytokines to the site of the casualty. That pain has a habit That means, for instance, that the brain of a person with Like most people, I was convinced that the problem JHQHUDWHGGLVFRPIRUWXQGHUVLHJHWKH of spreading, to affect everything in the vicinity. Beyond lower-back pain will look different from that of a person was structural: something had gone wrong with my skel- that, there’s neuropathic pain, known as ‘radiculopathy’. brain itself begins to generate the pain with a repetitive-stress injury. It’s still unknown, Apkarian eton, and a surgeon could make it right. When a neuro- It results, usually, from an insult to a nerve, culminating adds, ‘the extent to which the observed brain reorganisa- scientist I was interviewing riffed on the classic lyric from in burning, tingling or shock-like sensations that travel the Later, he had access to high-powered neuroimaging tion is a causal response to the condition or a predisposing My Fair Lady, intoning: ‘The reign of pain is mostly in length of the affected nerve (sciatic pain is a good exam- in the form of functional magnetic resonance imaging, or factor’. the brain,’ I was not amused. I assumed that he meant ple). fMRI. This neuroimaging could measure changes in the At least one other aspect of brain activity is trans- that my pain was, somehow, not real. It was real, I as- ‘As pain becomes more centralised, it becomes in- brain’s blood flow, volume, oxygen or glucose mechanism, formed in people with chronic pain. The nucleus ac- sured him, pointing to the precise location, which was a creasingly more difficult and less relevant to identify the allowing Woolf to see how the brain responded to pain in cumbens’ role is to monitor the brain’s reward circuit, thus full yard south of my cranium. initial source’ a living subject. Woolf thus began to explore the many governing feelings of pleasure and motivation. According Like practically everyone I knew with back pain, I When any of those three types of pain sticks around ways in which neurons in different brain regions com- to the scientists at Stanford University who studied the nu- wanted to have a spinal MRI, the imaging test that em- long after the inciting injury has healed – or in the absence municate; how they form a greater number of synapses, cleus accumbens in mice, the brain structure is involved in ploys a 10-ft-wide donut-shaped magnet and radio waves of any noxious stimulus – the patient can be said to be linking regions that are not normally hot-wired to work ‘computing the behavioural strategies that prompt us to to look at bones and soft tissues inside the body. When the suffering from ‘central sensitisation’. Central sensitisation in concert; and how those neural changes lead to the per- seek out or avoid things that can affect our survival ’. radiologist’s note identified ‘degenerative disc disease’, a is a condition in which even mild injury can lead to a hy- ception of pain. He saw that the regions of the brain that In chronic-pain patients, Apkarian’s researchers ob- couple of herniated discs, and several bone spurs, I got the peractive and persistent response from the central nervous responded to acute, experimental pain were different from served, the nucleus accumbens and the medial prefrontal idea that my spine was on the verge of disintegrating, and system. the regions that were involved in chronic pain. Over the cortex (which, once again, mediates decision-making) be- needed the immediate attention of a spine surgeon, whom The CNS includes the dorsal root ganglia, containing next three decades, Woolf explored the relationship be- come unusually chatty. I hoped could shore up what was left of it. the cell bodies of sensory neurons that allow information tween specific gene phenotypes and chronic pain, looking This much-enhanced level of communication between Months would pass before I understood that multi- to travel from the peripheral sites to the spinal cord and for potential targets for drug therapy. It would be slow-go- the two regions represents a profound reorganisation of ple studies, dating back to the early 1990s, evaluating the the brain. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists ing, in part because pharmaceutical companies were prof- neuronal connections. It’s possible that this chattiness usefulness of spinal imaging, had shown that people who of the nerves beyond the brain and the spinal cord, serving itably selling opioid analgesics. When, in the mid-2000s, might correspond with chronic-pain patients’ reluctance did not have even a hint of lower-back pain exhibited the all parts of the body that the CNS does not, comprising the efficacy and safety of opioids began to be questioned, to follow self-care protocols such as exercise. The height- same nasty artefacts as those who were incapacitated. roughly 40 miles of nerve fibres, if they were laid out, end Woolf’s work took on new vigour. ened communication might also drive a tendency to select Imaging could help rule out certain conditions, including to end. By then, the neuroscientist A Vania Apkarian, a interventions that seem ‘easy’, but often are not, and in spinal tumours, infection, fractures and a condition called ‘As pain becomes more centralised,’ wrote Clifford professor of physiology, anaesthesiology and physical hindsight might be damaging. It’s easy to see why that cauda equina syndrome, in which case the patient loses Woolf, a neurologist and neurobiologist at Harvard Medi- medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School would be. In the absence of any sense that hard work will control of the bowel or bladder, but those diagnoses were cal School, ‘it becomes increasingly more difficult and less of Medicine in Chicago, was well into his own study of be rewarded, or that things will get better, it’s difficult to very rare. In general, the correlation between symptoms relevant to identify the initial source.’ what happens to specific regions of the brain under the summon the energy to follow through. and imaging was poor, and yet tens of thousands of spinal More than three centuries ago, the French philoso- onslaught of chronic pain. For two decades, in his pro- There’s much debate about what sparks the complex MRIs were ordered every year in the United States, the pher, mathematician and natural scientist René Descartes vocatively named Pain and Passions Lab, where his group neurobiological sequence that results in central sensitisa- United Kingdom and Australia. advanced the heretical idea that pain was not a punish- works with both rodents and humans, Apkarian’s focus tion and, puzzlingly, why this occurs in some people but Very often, the next stop was surgery. For certain con- ment from God, nor a test or trial to be endured, for which has been on pain’s cognitive consequences. not in others. Both environmental and hereditary factors ditions, such as a recently herniated disc that is pressing prayer was the only intervention. Instead, he said, pain ‘When we started this research in 1999,’ Apkarian are likely involved, Woolf has found. His lab at Boston on a spinal nerve root, resulting in leg pain or numbness existed as a mechanical response to physical damage. His said, ‘very few people believed that pain was more than Children’s Hospital is focused on identifying human genes coupled with progressive weakness, or foot drop, a nerve work Treatise of Man would not be published until after nerves sending a signal into one part of the brain.’ With with a link to ‘dramatic familial pain phenotypes’ – ex- decompression can relieve the pain. The problem is that he died (some say because he feared persecution by Chris- grants from the National Institutes of Neurological Disor- treme pain disorders that run in families – and could offer all surgeries carry risks, and substantial time and effort is tian authorities, for whom the threat of pain was a useful ders and Stroke – part of the National Institutes of Health insight into more typical chronic-pain conditions. required for rehabilitation. After a year, studies show, the recruitment tool). But when the volume finally emerged, (NIH), Apkarian demonstrated that instead of simply re- Woolf’s lab has identified a haplotype (an inherited outcomes of patients who opt for surgery and those who Descartes posited the existence of ‘hollow tubules’ that al- sponding to externally generated discomfort, under siege DNA variation) that matches up with high sensitivity to don’t are approximately the same. lowed messages he described as ‘animal spirits’ to travel the brain itself would begin to generate the pain. ‘The of- pain from sciatica, osteoarthritis and lumbar disc degen- More invasive surgeries carry greater risks. Lumbar on a dedicated somatosensory pathway, from the afflicted ficial definition of chronic pain,’ Apkarian wrote in the eration. ‘It is becoming clearer,’ observed Woolf and his spinal fusion – surgery meant to permanently anchor two site to the brain. The intensity of pain, Descartes believed, journal Pain Management, ‘is that it persists past the com- co-authors in a paper in the Journal of Pain in 2016, ‘that or more vertebrae together, eliminating any movement rose with the severity of tissue damage. In the absence of pletion of injury-related healing processes.’ the development of chronic low back pain may occur be- between them – is recognised as particularly hazardous. such damage – a shattered bone, a wound, a burn – pain Brain activity in subjects with chronic pain was differ- cause of a combination of genetically based susceptibility Even when the vertebral bones fuse properly, patients of- ought not to exist. ent from the nociception (perception of harm) evident in factors as well as local pathological risk factors.’ In other ten do not get relief from the pain that sent them to the But of course, it did. patients with experimentally induced pain, for instance, words, whether your intervertebral disc is going to rup- operating room. Beyond that, fusion surgery often results In the mid-1960s, two scientists, the Canadian psy- a hot poker placed on a sensitive part of the arm. While ture has much to do with your physiology and physical in ‘adjacent segment deterioration’, requiring a revision chologist Ronald Melzack and the British neurobiologist nociceptive-provoked pain activated primarily sensory condition. But how much it’s going to bother you, and for procedure. Patrick Wall, both then working at the Massachusetts In- regions – the ones that would cause you to yank your how long, is likely to be a matter of genetic predisposi- n the US, about 80,000 spine procedures fail each year stitute of Technology, set out to answer the question of arm out of harm’s way – Apkarian’s group observed that tion. Woolf’s group is currently working on a process that , and one in five patients returns for another operation. how pain could persist in the absence of an injury. It was chronic pain activated the prefrontal cortex and the limbic allows them to genetically reprogram skin cells to turn Typically, second, third and fourth attempts have an even mostly guesswork. It would be years before neuroimaging regions of the brain. The prefrontal cortex dictates higher- into pain-sensing nerve cells, which can be studied in a lower chance of success, and patients continue to require would allow them to view the structure of a living human level thinking, including goal-setting and decision-mak- petri dish. Woolf hopes that once the nerve cells are estab- painkillers over the long term. Even the procedures that brain. ing, while the limbic regions, including the hippocampus lished, they will be valuable for pre-screening patients to surgeons deem successful, because the bones fuse and In their landmark article ‘Pain Mechanisms: A New and the nucleus accumbens, govern memory, motivation see who has the physical and biochemical traits that make look perfect on a scan, are often unhelpful to patients. In Theory’ (1965), published in the journal Science, they and pleasure. it likely they will develop chronic pain. one study, two years after spinal fusion, patients’ pain had considered the pathophysiology of chronic pain, based In a revelation that set the international media abuzz, To be continued...

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ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): Today you CANCER (JUN 22 - JUL 22): Today it may LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): Old emotions CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19): Today could spend a lot of time running errands. appear that a lot of people are arguing over could well up from your unconscious today, you might be required to fumble through a lot There might be delays due to circumstances very strange things, Cancer. Usually you can Libra. Your nerves could be on edge. You of paperwork in order to locate certain infor- beyond your control. You could experience see both sides of a disagreement, but today might even lose your temper on occasion. mation, Capricorn. This might be a drag, and that old mounting frustration. There’s no use fighting you might wonder if there’s any side to what you’re hear- Stop and take a look at why you’re upset. Consider you might not find what you’re looking for in spite of it the invisible foe. Accept the fact that you may not be ing. Everyone’s making mountains out of molehills. Dis- what’s coming up from the past and then release it. all. Before initiating another search, take a break. Get out able to accomplish everything you’d set out to do. Treat tance yourself and don’t try to mediate. You could upset You’ll be amazed at how quickly you return to normal. in the fresh air and walk a few blocks. When you get back, yourself to a quiet evening. everyone with your laughing! You might be able to get some work done! don’t be afraid to ask for help. TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): A lot of ener- LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): Tempers could be SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): Today you AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): Tempers gy might be expended on an artistic project that short in a group with which you’re affiliated, could visit a friend who’s recuperating from an could be on edge in conversations between you you probably won’t like, Taurus. You could get Leo. What started as a meeting could end illness or injury, Scorpio. This person may be and some of your close friends, Aquarius. Even halfway through and then toss it away. This with disagreements. You might be tempted to bored and antsy, and you should be prepared to you, who are usually very laid back and easygo- could be disheartening as you could lament the time and chastise everyone, but that isn’t a good idea. You won’t hear all about the frustrations. Your friend needs a sympa- ing, might be tempted to snap at people. There’s tension in effort lost. But this happens to all great artists. Go ahead stop the battle, and everyone involved will resent what- thetic ear, so listen. Someday you might want someone to the air and nerves are strained. Control the urge to lash out and start over. Maybe this time you’ll accomplish what ever you do. The best solution is to leave. The group do the same for you! Be supportive without agreeing with if someone says something insulting or otherwise inappro- you want. Don’t settle for mediocre. Go for the gold. probably won’t accomplish anything positive anyway. every complaint. Your friend needs company, not coddling. priate. You won’t want today’s stress to affect tomorrow. GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 21): Family mem- VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): Today’s energy SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): A de- PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): Stress and strain bers might discuss a possible vacation today, might be especially draining for you, Virgo. bate over a controversial subject involving poli- could take their toll on you today, Pisces. Your sig- Gemini, but everyone wants to go to a different Your tasks could require more effort than tics or social issues could take place today, Sag- nificant other might be in a foul humor. When the place! Arguments could occur, taking all the fun usual, and you could be exhausted by midday. ittarius. You might find the subject fascinating two of you get together, you might want to sit in out of the discussion. Perhaps you should draw straws! A This isn’t the day to prove anything. Work according to and learn a lot, but you’ll be less comfortable when the companionable silence and not say much. Your beloved has better solution might be to make a list of all the ideas, give your own strengths at your own speed. You’ll probably conversation changes from a discussion to a quarrel. At had a rough day and is irritated at words and gestures that copies to everyone, and think about it. Discuss the subject accomplish more this way than by pushing yourself. that point, you may want to walk away. You’re too sensi- would be endearing at other times. You may feel a little tense, again in a few days. Take care and you’ll still have energy for a great evening. tive, so don’t worry about being rude.. too. Single? Stay in and indulge in your favorite comforts.

7KHFRQWHQWVRIDUWLFOHVRQWKLVSDJHGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÀHFWWKH(GLWRUDOYLHZRUSROLF\RIWKHSDSHU EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 8 NATION Rahul targets Modi govt’s economic policies, ‘divisive’ politics India, Belarus sign Berkeley, Sep. 12 (IANS): Con- 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes “Liberal journalists being shot, were all examples of dynastic tipped to succeed his mother Sonia gress Vice President Rahul Gan- on November 8 last year and the people being lynched because legacy in India. as party President, said. 10 pacts to expand dhi came down heavily on the “hastily implemented” Goods and they are Dalits, Muslims killed “That’s how the entire coun- This is for the first time the Modi government’s economic Services Tax (GST) regime caused on suspicion of eating beef, this is try is running. So don’t just go Gandhi scion has publicly affirmed policies and also accused it of “tremendous damage” to the In- new in India and damages India after me.... That’s what happens his readiness to be the Congress cooperation promoting divisive politics, and dian economy. very badly. in India.” choice for the top post. said that lynchings and attacks “The decline in economic “The politics of hate divides Gandhi talked about a range While criticising the Prime on liberals were badly damaging growth today is worrying and it’s and polarises India, making mil- of issues including the Congress’ Minister and his government, he, India’s image. leading to an upsurge of anger in lions of people feel that they have loss in the 2014 general elections however, acknowledged that Modi Speaking to students at the the country. The government’s no future in their own country. In in which his party slid to its lowest was a “better communicator” than University of California here, Gan- economic policies, demonetisa- today’s connected world, this is tally ever in the Lok Sabha. he is. dhi defended dynasty politics, say- tion and hastily applied GST have extremely dangerous. It isolates He admitted that “in around Gandhi said the BJP’s vision ing that was how the entire country caused tremendous damage. people and makes them vulnerable 2012 arrogance crept into the was flawed because it come from was running, and also said he was “Millions of small businesses to radical ideas,” he said. Congress and we stopped having “top to bottom” while as the Con- “absolutely ready” to be the party’s were simply wiped out as a result “I understand what violence conversations with people” that led gress constructed “a bottom-up prime ministerial candidate for the of demonetisation. Farmers and does, violence against anybody is to the party’s loss in the last poll. vision”. 2019 general elections. manual labourers who use cash wrong. Hatred, anger and violence “For rebuilding the party, we He gave an example of deal- The BJP hit back at Gandhi by were hit extremely hard. Agricul- can destroy us, the politics of po- need to design a vision that we can ing with the Kashmir issue and terming him a “failed dynast” for ture is in deep distress and farmer larisation is dangerous,” he said, use moving forward. Most of what alleged that the government had his justification of dynasty politics suicides have sky rocketed across adding “liberal journalists were the BJP (government) is doing, is opened up the space for terrorism and reminded him that the top the country. Demonetisation, a being shot (referring to Kannada what we once said,” Gandhi said in the state. three constitutional posts in the completely self-inflicted wound, journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh’s citing the examples of the UPA “When we started, terrorism country are held by common peo- caused approximately two per cent murder), people are being lynched. government’s MNREGA (Ma- was rampant in Kashmir. And ple with merit and that democracy loss in India’s GDP.” “These incidents are making hatma Gandhi Rural Employment when we finished by 2013, we is not beholden to dynasty. Gandhi said that ignoring In- millions feel that they have no Guarantee Scheme) and the GST. basically broke the back of terror, Gandhi is on a two-week US dia’s tremendous institutional future in their country.” He accused Modi of control- I hugged (then) Prime Minister visit to interact with political lead- knowledge and taking ad hoc deci- On dynastic politics, Gandhi ling and managing an online ma- Manmohan Singh and told him PTI ers, global thinkers and overseas In- sions is reckless and dangerous. said, “It is a problem in all political chine of over a thousand trolls it was one of the biggest achieve- Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President of Belarus, Alexander dians. He was speaking to students Gandhi said the government parties in India” but that was how whose purpose is to destroy Gan- ments.” Lukashenko releasing the postage stamp to mark 25 years of at the University of California was not creating enough jobs. “most of the country runs like”. dhi’s credibility and call him “stu- “For nine years I worked be- establishing diplomatic relations between the nations, at Hyderabad here where his great-grandfather “30,000 new youngsters are joining He said former Uttar Pradesh pid and incompetent”. hind the scenes with PM Man- House in New Delhi on Tuesday. Jawaharlal Nehru delivered his the job market every single day and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Choosing foreign soil, Gandhi mohan Singh, P. Chidambaram, speech in 1949. yet the government is only creating son of Mulayam Singh Yadav of declared he is “absolutely ready” Jairam Ramesh and others on He targeted the Modi govern- 500 jobs a day. This doesn’t include the Samajwadi Party, M.K. Stalin, to be the party’s prime ministerial J&K,” said Rahul. New Delhi, Sep.12 (PTI): cals and oil and gas. ment while speaking on ‘India the massive pool of already unem- son of M. Karunanidhi of DMK, candidate in the next general elec- Union Information and Broad- India and Belarus today “Our companies have to at 70: Reflections on the Path ployed youngsters,” he said. BJP leader Prem Kumar Dhumal’s tions. However, he made it clear casting Minister and BJP leader inked 10 pacts to expand evolve from a buyer-seller Forward’ on Monday night and He said that hatred, anger and son Anurag Thakur, Bollywood that the decision has to be finally Smriti Irani, attacking Gandhi, cooperation in a range of framework to deeper en- termed the demonetisation deci- violence and the politics of po- superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s son approved by the party. said that a “failed dynast chose areas and decided to ex- gagement,” he said, adding sion a “self-inflicted wound”. larisation has raised its ugly head Abhishek Bachchan, Dhirubhai “I am absolutely ready to do to speak about his failed political plore joint development that both sides would work He said the decision to scrap Rs in India today. Ambani’s sons Mukesh and Anil that,” Gandhi, who is widely journeys in USA”. and manufacturing in the to diversify economic link- defence sector. ages and the focus would Prime Minister Naren- be to build upon the natural dra Modi and Belarus Presi- complementarity between Bombay HC adjourns Ryan trustees’ bail plea till today dent A G Lukashenko, who the two countries. Cabinet clears doubling held extensive talks, also In this context, Modi Mumbai, Sep. 12 (IANS): In a tem- inter-state matter, the Haryana gov- of the other trustees of the St Xavier’s agreed to focus on ramping also mentioned India’s on- porary relief on Tuesday, the Bombay ernment has not been given a notice Educational Trust -- that manages a up economic engagement going negotiations with the High Court adjourned till Wednesday and hence the anticipatory transit bail majority of the group’s schools -- re- of two rail lines between the two countries, Eurasian Economic Union the hearing of an anticipatory transit could not be granted. main unclear yet. New Delhi, Sep.12 cum-business delegation holding that there was huge (EEU) for a free trade agree- bail application filed by the trustees She pointed out that there are The Trust is registered as a Public (IANS): India and Ukraine to visit Cochin Shipyard scope to boost trade and ment. Belarus is part of the of Ryan International Schools in the precedents and Supreme Court judge- Charitable Trust in Maharashtra in the discussed potential for de- Ltd (CSL), which is one investment. five member- EEU, consid- case of the death of a seven-year-old ments to show that the state where the early 1980s. veloping sustainable part- of the major civilian ship- The pacts inked provid- ered an influential central student in their Gurugram branch. crime has been committed (Haryana, It is also not certain as of now nership between them in yards in India and has ed for enhancing bilateral Asian bloc. The trustees -- Augustine F. Pinto, in the present instance), has to be whether the remaining trustees stand the area of ship-building, a been amongst the biggest cooperation in a variety of The volume of bilateral his wife Grace Pinto and their son informed about such anticipatory bail to be implicated in the case which has statement said on Tuesday. in the country. areas, including oil and gas, trade in 2016 amounted to Ryan Pinto -- had on Monday filed applications. snowballed into a major national is- The discussions took He also suggested that agriculture, science and USD 402 million approxi- the application seeking anticipatory Granting the plea, Justice A.S. sue concerning safety and security of place on Monday during interested vendors from technology, education and mately. transit bail to move an appropriate Gadkari said: “The applicants (the children in private schools. the visit of a Ukrainian Ukraine may participate in sports. Asserting that he ad- judicial authority in Haryana. Pinto couple) shall not be arrested till The development comes in the delegation led by its Dep- the open tendering process Modi described the dis- vocated and promoted the Arguing against the bail pleas, tomorrow (Wednesday). The matter wake of the brutal murder of a seven- uty Minister of Economic of the CSL for empanel- cussions as wide-ranging idea of a multi-polar world, lawyers Manoj Dhall and Gunratan is adjourned... on the request of the year student, Pradhuman Thakur, on Development and Trade ment for procurement. and forward-looking and Lukashenko expressed the Sadavarte -- representing the Parents’ Additional Public Prosecutor appear- September 8, in the Ryan International Nataliya Mykolska. The issue of a pend- said they were marked by hope that India would be- Group For Students Welfare of all ing for the Maharashtra government.” School in Bhondsi in Haryana’s Gu- Giving an overview ing MoU in the field of the warmth of ties of over come a “mightful pole” in the group schools and the Ambedkar Meanwhile, a two-member team rugram. of ship building indus- maritime transport was two and a half decades. the multi-polar world. Students Association, said the trustees of the Haryana Police has reached Pradhuman was found with his try in their country, the also discussed during the “We exchanged views A stamp commemorat- are very powerful persons who could Mumbai to question the Ryan trus- throat slit inside the school’s wash- Ukrainian delegation in- meeting and the Ukrainian on bilateral issues and on ing 25 years of diplomatic influence witnesses and tamper with tees at the school headquarters in room within an hour after his father vited senior officials of Minister assured of getting regional and global devel- relations between the two evidence. Kandivali. dropped him off in the morning. the Shipping Ministry to the said MoU signed at opments. We reviewed the countries was also released Pleading for an adjournment, In their bail plea filed through In a related development today, visit Odessa and Kiev to the earliest, the statement architecture of our partner- by the India Post and postal Additional Public Prosecutor Aruna lawyer Nitin Pradhan, the Pintos said hundreds of parents staged vociferous study the logistic chain said. ship. We considered ideas department of Belarus. S.K. Pai said that the government had that they have been in the field of protests outside the Ryan Interna- and shipbuilding yards in Necessary approval and initiatives for further The two sides also received the anticipatory transit bail education since over four decades and tional School branch in Sanpada, Navi particular. for signing the MoU was expanding it,” Modi told agreed to close cooperation application papers only on Tuesday are running 54 schools all over India. Mumbai, demanding measures for Indian Shipping Sec- obtained from the Indian reporters after the talks. on on “matters of mutual morning. Barring the Pinto family, the safety and security of their children, retary Ravikant invited side in April 2013 but the Modi said both sides interest” in multilateral fora. Plus, she said that since this is an names, whereabouts or the eligibility on Tuesday morning. Ukraine to send a group- MoU is yet to be signed. agreed to encourage joint India is linked with Be- development and manufac- larus under multilateral eco- turing in the defence sector nomic initiatives such as the under the Make in India Eurasian Economic Union Govt. launches 24 hours Mamata calls for shutdown withdrawal, initiative. and the International North He said there was South Transport Corridor. progress on discussion on “The seriousness of our hackathon in seven cities permanent solution to hill problem utilising the USD 100 mil- intention can be proved New Delhi, Sep. 12 “It is to enable them lion line of credit India had by the fact that during the (IANS): The government making their ideas devel- Jalpaiguri, Sep. 12 their demand for a separate month Durga Puja ad- and urged the state gov- offered in 2015 for imple- visit we initiated Invest- on Tuesday launched a oped into apps/infograph- (IANS): West Bengal Chief state of Gorkhaland. vance,” she announced. ernment to take initiative menting specific projects in ment Protection Agreement nation-wide hackathon ics primarily by use of Open Minister Mamata Banerjee However, the state gov- Banerjee also promised immediately for tripartite Belarus. between India and Belarus #OpenGovDataHack, Government Data around on Tuesday stressed on ernment argued that it was to restore the public distri- talks on Gorkhaland. “We decided to enhance and secondly I can promise Electronics & Information the themes of Drinking finding a permanent so- not in a position to commit bution system completely The GJM also asked for the interaction in all aspects my support for finalising Technology Minister Ravi Water& Sanitation, Trans- lution to the crisis in the on the issue now. as early as possible once a high level probe into the of cooperation. I found the free zone between India Shankar Prasad said here. port, Education, Crime state’s northern hills and “We want the shut- normalcy returned in the deaths caused due to police in President Lukashenko and Eurasian Economic As part of the Startup and Health to a stage, after announced sops for various down to be lifted complete- hills. action recently and com- matching enthusiasm and Union,” Lukashenko said. Eco-system Development which it can be evaluated sections of the people dur- ly. In democracy, dialogue With classes disrupted pensation to the families desire to scale up our part- Noting that science and program, National Infor- by jury and be selected for ing a meeting with parties process, negotiation - these in the schools in the hills of those killed and also to nership for the benefit of technology was another matics Centre and Internet Prizes and future support/ from the region here. are very important. due to the turmoil, the those who have sustained our people,” Modi said. area of stronger coopera- & Mobile Association of funding,” the statement Describing the meeting “Hills are in our heart. Chief Minister announced injuries. On his part, the Bela- tion between the two coun- India have collaborated added. held at the state’s northern We want a permanent solu- that a special allowance The other demands rusian president said the tries, Modi noted that Bela- to conduct nation wide The minister said: “The secretariat Uttarkanya as tion. The people in the hills would be given to the placed by the GJM in- two countries were at the rus was a long-time partner Hackathon #OpenGovDa- government is committed ‘positive’, Banerjee called also have their sentiments,” teachers for a year for tak- cluded withdrawal of old doorstep of a “new stage” in the field and innovation. taHack across seven states to make best use of big for lifting the indefinite hill Banerjee said. ing classes during winter. and new cases against all of cooperation. Belarus is known for of India. data in establishing rule shutdown, which has been Responding to a Banerjee said a Group leaders, workers and sym- Inviting Indian investors powder metallurgy. India “The program aims of precision governance. continuing for 89 days. 17-point memorandum of Ministers have been pathisers and release of all to Belarus, Lukashenko said has an advanced research to support and showcase While doing so every care The next round of submitted by Binay formed on the issue of those arrested for partici- his government was ready centre in powder metallurgy potentially great ideas or would be taken to ensure meetings would be held on Tamang, who leads one paying minimum wages pating in the Gorkhaland to provide them the most in Hyderabad, established talent from inner India by that strict privacy rights of October 16, she declared. GJM faction and has been to the tea garden workers agitation. favourable and ideal condi- with the help of Eurasian reaching out in their own individuals are protected. The Gorkha Janmukti expelled by party chief and the Chief Secretary Besides, it sought high tions for doing business. nation. state/city (seven cities),” an However, unauthorised use Morcha and other hill-based Bimal Gurung, Banerjee would hold talks with own- level inquiry into the recent Discussing trade po- Modi said the two sides official statement said. of data would be dealt with parties, which took part in urged government employ- ers for reopening closed tea bomb blasts and withdraw- tential, Modi said there were also exploring setting The seven cities are iron-hand to ensure that the deliberations, sought a ees to join duty in the hills gardens. al of the ban on some local were abundant business up of a technology demon- Jaipur, Chennai, Noida, nothing comes in the way tripartite meeting - involv- within 15 days. Tamang demanded res- televidion channels and and investment opportu- stration centre in India to Bhubaneswar, Patna, Hy- of making data-analytics a ing them and the central “Whoever joins by toration peace and normal- digital media so that they nities in various sectors, showcase Belarusian tech- derabad and Surat. national movement.” and state government - on September 25 will get one cy in the his at the earliest, can function freely. including in pharmaceuti- nology. Rajnath assures Kashmir on Article 35A, says things improving in Valley Srinagar/Jammu, Sep. 12 (IANS): and confusion on this issue. The I have always come with an open times I have come here. If I have to On the developmental front, he want to send them a message that Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh centre has not gone to the court in mind, but people must come forward come 50 times to bring peace to J&K, said: “I have reviewed the progress the people of Kashmir are ready to on Monday sought to address the this regard and I want to assure that to talk.” I will do that,” he asserted. on the implementation of Prime receive you, there is no danger here,” concerns over the legal challenge whatever our government will do, it Asked about the arrests of sepa- Singh said he met 55 delegations Minister’s developmental package he said. to the Constitution’s Article 35A will not go against the wishes and ratist leaders in the state, he said the during this visit and was always ready for the state. From the initially slotted On the use of pellet gun, he said by stating that the Narendra Modi aspirations of the people,” he said. National Investigation Agency is to meet anyone without reservations. Rs 85,000 crore, it will now cross Rs they had introduced the PAVA gun government would do nothing that Asked about the divergent posi- acting according to the law of the “I have met non-political people 100,000 crore.” to replace it but he had been told would go against the aspirations of tions taken by the RSS and even the land, but added that this should not including students, teachers, things The minister also said that chil- that it is not very effective. However, Kashmiri people while also assert- BJP leaders and ministers who were deter those who want to talk to the are improving with every passing dren must have been pushed by mo- he added that in comparison to past, ing that he was ready to come here demanding the abrogation of the government. day. The situation may not have im- tivators to commit crimes and they less people have been injured during and meet anyone to bring peace to article that gives special privileges to “Law will take its course, but we proved completely, but it is improv- should not be treated as criminals. crowd control in the Valley during the state. the permanent residents of J&K, an are ready to speak to everybody. We ing. I don’t want to leave out anyone “They must be dealt under juve- the past months. Concluding his two-day visit to assertive Rajnath Singh said: “I am have never opposed talks. The all with whom dialogue is possible,” he nile justice system and not be put into He denied any political party the Kashmir Valley on Monday, he a BJP leader and the Home Minister party delegation came here and met added. jails. They must be properly coun- delegations had sought revocation also said that the situation here was of the country. My statement on this everybody, we did not oppose that. I He said he was moved to tears selled. I told security forces that no of the stringent AFSPA during their improving and he could see “the issue should be taken as final.” have already said that all stakehold- while paying tributes to slain police- excesses should be committed during meetings with him. green buds of peace on the trees”. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti ers are welcome and anybody ready men in south Kashmir. operations.” Rajnath Singh held later a rally Addressing the media before and her predecessor Omar Abdullah to talk to us is welcome,” he asserted. “While giving tributes to Kash- He blamed terrorists for de- in Naushera in Jammu region where leaving on two-day visit to Jammu, both welcomed the assurance, but He also said that during his mir policemen, the face of ASI stroyed generations of Kashmir and he said India wanted peace with he said the controversy round article the latter also sought that the central present trip, he was convinced that Abdul Rashid’s daughter, Zohra was reaffirmed that the government will Pakistan, but will respond to its 35A was a non-issue that was being government should now translate the things were improving in the Valley. passing through my mind. We want not allow another generation to be ceasefire violations sternly. He also unfortunately raked up. assurance on ground by filing a coun- “What I have seen during last every face in Kashmir to smile,” he destroyed. met residents of border villages who “The centre will do nothing that ter affidavit in the Supreme Court. two, three days has convinced me said. “Poor people and businessman, have migrated to safer places due to would go against the wishes and Rajnath Singh, meanwhile asked that the trees of peace have not dried He said the issue of disturbed youth with positive attitude and the ceasefire violations by the Paki- aspirations of the Kashmiri people about starting a political initiative in up. I can see green buds of peace on area allowance to state policemen on tourism industry have immensely stani troops. regarding article 35A. the state, said: “I have never counted these trees. the pattern of central armed forces suffered. After a wrong message went In Jammu city, various delega- “I feel there is no reason for doubt the number of times I came here. “I have not counted how many was being considered. out, tourists stopped coming here. I tions called on him. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Wednesday September 13, 2017 WORLD 9 UNSC imposes tough sanctions on North Korea United Nations, Sep. 12 revenues, she added. all North Korean textile tures with North Korea. (PTI): The UN Security “Beyond the USD 1.3 exports. This will not only Council has unanimous- billion in annual revenues Textile exports North starve the regime of ly passed a US-drafted we will cut from North Korea’s largest economic any revenues generated resolution that imposes Korea, new maritime au- sector that the Security through such arrange- strongest sanctions ever on thorities will help us stop Council had not previ- ments, it will now stop all North Korea, including re- them from obtaining funds ously restricted earned future foreign investments stricting its oil imports and by smuggling coal and North Korea an average and technology transfers banning textile exports, to other prohibited materials of USD 760 million in the to help North Korea’s na- curb the reclusive nation’s around the world by ship,” past three years. scent and weak commer- nuclear programme. Haley said. The resolution requires cial industries, according The move comes in The resolution bans the end of all joint ven- to a US factsheet. response to the sixth and largest nuclear test by North Korea on Septem- ber 3. “Today, we are saying North Korea warns US of the world will never accept a nuclear-armed North Korea. And today, the ‘greatest pain and suffering’ Security Council is say- ing that if the North Ko- rean regime does not halt its nuclear programme, over new sanctions we will act to stop it our- Pyongyang, Sep. 12 (IANS): North Korea and perfected the super-powerful thermo- selves,” US Ambassador on Monday threatened to inflict ‘’greatest nuclear weapon as a means to deter the to the UN Nikki Haley pain and suffering” on the US, after Wash- ever-increasing hostile moves and nuclear said as the 15-member ington pushed for new sanctions against threat of the US”, and to “defuse the UN body yesterday passed Pyongyang for its sixth nuclear test in the danger of nuclear war looming over the the resolution on North UN Security Council, the state-media Korean peninsula”. Korea. reported. On September 3, the North Korean “In case the US eventually does rig “We are done trying to AP/PTI Army carried out its sixth and most pow- prod the regime to do the dŚŝƐƵŶĚĂƚĞĚĮůĞƉŚŽƚŽĚŝƐƚƌŝďƵƚĞĚŽŶ^ĞƉƚ͘ϯ͕ϮϬϭϳ͕ďLJƚŚĞEŽƌƚŚ<ŽƌĞĂŶŐŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚ͕ƐŚŽǁƐEŽƌƚŚ<ŽƌĞĂŶůĞĂĚĞƌ<ŝŵ:ŽŶŐhŶ͕ƐĞĐŽŶĚ up the illegal and unlawful ‘resolution’ erful nuclear test with a hydrogen bomb, right thing. We are now ĨƌŽŵƌŝŐŚƚ͕ĂƚĂŶƵŶĚŝƐĐůŽƐĞĚůŽĐĂƟŽŶŝŶEŽƌƚŚ<ŽƌĞĂ͘&ŝǀĞŵŽŶƚŚƐďĞĨŽƌĞƚŚĞWLJĞŽŶŐĐŚĂŶŐtŝŶƚĞƌKůLJŵƉŝĐƐŽƉĞŶĂŶĚƚŚĞ'ĂŵĞƐĂƌĞ on harsher sanctions, North Korea shall which triggered a strong condemnation of acting to stop it from hav- ďĂƌĞůLJĂŶĂŌĞƌƚŚŽƵŐŚƚĨŽƌŵŽƐƚ^ŽƵƚŚ<ŽƌĞĂŶƐ͕ǁŝƚŚƐůŽǁůŽĐĂůƟĐŬĞƚƐĂůĞƐĂŵŝĚƚŚĞďŝŐŐĞƐƚƉŽůŝƟĐĂůƐĐĂŶĚĂůŝŶLJĞĂƌƐĂŶĚĂƚŽƌƌĞŶƚŽĨEŽƌƚŚ make absolutely sure that the US pays due the international community and raised ing the ability to continue <ŽƌĞĂŶǁĞĂƉŽŶƐƚĞƐƚƐ͘ price,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs tensions in the region. doing the wrong thing,” said in a statement released by the Korean Leader Kim Jong-un called the coun- the Indian-origin diplomat yang allies Russia and “Today’s resolution regime’s ability to fuel ed exports are now fully Central News Agency. try’s latest weapon test “a great victory” said. China agreed to the re- completely bans natural and finance its nuclear and banned. Pyongyang is “ready and willing to during a banquet held in Pyongyang on She said the interna- duced measures. gas and other oil byprod- missile programmes. But Moreover, this resolu- use any form of ultimate means”, the September 9 which coincided with the tional community was do- Noting that oil “is the ucts that could be used as we all know these steps tion also puts an end to Ministry warned in the statement, which 69th anniversary of the founding of the ing that by hitting North lifeblood” of North Ko- substitutes for the reduced only work if all nations the regime making money also stressed that its eventual retaliation country. The US, with support from Japan Korea’s ability to fund its rea’s effort to build and petroleum. This will cut implement them com- from the 93,000 North “will cause the US the greatest pain and and South Korea, has called for a UN Se- weapons programme. deliver a nuclear weapon, deep,” she said. pletely and aggressively,” Korean citizens it sends suffering it has felt throughout its history”, curity Council meeting on Monday to vote The US had originally Haley said the resolution Haley said these are by she said. overseas to work and heav- reports Efe news on a resolution with additional sanctions proposed harsher sanc- reduces almost 30 per far the strongest measures When these new stron- ily taxes, she noted. According to North Korea, the US “is against North Korea. tions, including a total ban cent of oil provided to ever imposed on North ger sanctions are added to This ban will eventu- trying to use Pyongyang’s legitimate self- The proposal included a ban on oil on oil imports by North the North by cutting off Korea. those passed last month, ally starve the regime of defensive measures as an excuse to strangle and textile exports to North Korea and Korea. But the vote was over 55 per cent of its gas, “They give us a much over 90 per cent of North an additional USD 500 and completely suffocate it”. prohibited North Korean citizens from passed only after Pyong- diesel, and heavy fuel oil. better chance to halt the Korea’s publicly report- million or more in annual Pyongyang said it “has developed working abroad. 21 killed in Pakistan road accidents 8 dead, including suspect, at Islamabad, Sep. 12 fire after colliding head-on ported. senger van and a truck-trol- (IANS): At least 21 people with a trailer in Rawalpindi The ill-fated passen- ley in the country’s south- were killed and a number city in Pakistan’s Punjab ger van was coming from ern port city of Karachi. suburban Dallas home shooting of others injured in two province. Jhang, a district in Punjab, Rescue teams and po- separate road accidents on Fire brigade officials to Rawalpindi when the lice reached the spot after Plano, Sep. 12 (PTI): Tuesday in the northern reached the scene soon af- accident happened. The the accident and shifted Seven people were fatally and southern parts of the ter the accident and doused motorway police said the the bodies and injured, shot during a gathering at country, the local media the fire, said rescue offi- identities of the deceased who included women and a suburban Dallas home reported. cials. passengers were yet to be children, to a nearby hos- before police fatally shot According to a spokes- The injured were shift- determined. pital where the condition the suspect, police say. person for the National ed to the Pakistan Institute In another accident, of two of the injured was Debbie Lane told WFAA Highways and Motorways of Medical Sciences in Is- which happened at about reportedly critical. television station that her Police, at least 14 people lamabad, where several of 7.30 a.m., at least seven According to initial in- daughter, Meredith Lane, were burnt to death and six the injured were reported people were killed and five vestigations, over-speeding was among those killed in others were injured when to be in critical condition, others sustained injuries in was the cause of both ac- the shooting last night. She a passenger van caught Xinhua news agency re- a collision between a pas- cidents. said her daughter owned the home and had recently divorced her husband of six years. She said her daughter, Syrian govt. controls 85% of country: Russia a native of Georgia, was Hemeimeem Air Base, Sep. 12 (AP): Syrian troops, along with strong equipment and supplies by sea and hosting a party to watch Russia’s military said Tuesday that support from Iranian-backed ground heavy-lift cargo planes in an opera- football games, starting Syrian troops have liberated about fighters, have in recent weeks pushed tion dubbed the “Syrian Express”. with the Atlanta Falcons WůĂŶŽƉŽůŝĐĞĂŶĚƚŚĞdĞdžĂƐZĂŶŐĞƌƐǁŽƌŬƚŚĞƐĐĞŶĞŽĨĂƐŚŽŽƟŶŐĂƚĂŚŽŵĞŝŶƚŚĞϭϳϬϬďůŽĐŬŽĨtĞƐƚ 85% of the war-torn country’s territo- IS militants out of central Homs A month later, Moscow declared vs the Chicago Bears and Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. ry from militants, a major turnaround province, near the border with Leba- the launch of its air campaign in continuing with the Dallas two years after Moscow intervened non, and are now fighting them in Syria—Russia’s first military action Cowboys vs the New York home, the officer confront- afternoon and that she had He also did not know the to lend a hand to its embattled long- the oil-rich Deir ez-Zour province in outside the former Soviet Union since Giants. “She was a cook, ed the suspected shooter seen people laughing and total number of people time ally. the east. Russian air power has been the federation’s collapse. and a quite fine one, and and opened fire, killing the grilling outside. She says who had attended the gath- Russia has been providing air instrumental in recent successes of In April 2016, Assad’s forces, re- she loved hosting friends suspect. “The first respond- she then heard the shots ering. Tilley said that a cover for President Bashar Assad’s the Syrian military. lying on Russian air support, scored and families,” Debbie Lane ing officer actually heard around 8 p.m. She opened shooting of this magnitude troops since 2015, changing the tide With Damascus facing major a major symbolic victory by taking said. Police have not yet gunshots taking place in- her door and smelled gun- was unusual for Plano, of the war and giving Syrian and al- battlefield defeats, Moscow signed a the ancient town of Palmyra from confirmed the identities of side the residence,” Tilley powder. She heard police especially in such a quiet lied troops an advantage over opposi- deal with the Syrian government in the Islamic State. The IS militants the victims and suspect. All said. Officers then found who arrived yell “hands neighborhood. He could tion fighters and Islamic State (IS) August 2015 to deploy an air force out carried a counter-offensive but of those killed and injured nine gunshot victims — up” before more shots rang not say whether police had group militants. contingent and other military assets were finally driven out of the city in were believed to be adults. seven who were dead and out. Police have not de- been called to the home Speaking to reporters at the He- at the Hemeimeem base, in the heart- March 2017. Plano police spokes- two injured. The two in- termined a motive for the before yesterday. Tilley meimeem Air Base in Syria’s prov- land of Assad’s Alawite religious Assad’s greatest victory in the man David Tilley said po- jured were taken to the shooting. said the Texas Rangers are ince of Latakia, Lt. Gen. Alexander minority. war, now in its seventh year, came in lice initially responded to hospital. Tilley said authori- investigating the officer- Lapin said Syrian government still In a matter of weeks, Russia’s December last year when his troops a report of shots fired at Neighbor Stacey Glov- ties were still investigating involved shooting and are must clear the remaining 15%, ap- military built up the base so it could and allied militia, with Russian air about 8 p.m. yesterday. er told The Dallas Morn- many aspects of the case, helping Plano police with proximately 27,000 square kilome- host dozens of Russian jets. It deliv- support, gained full control of the city When the first officer ar- ing News that the party including the relationships the homicide investigation tres, from the extremists. ered thousands of tons of military of Aleppo. rived and went inside the had started early in the between those at the home. as well. Bangladesh PM Hasina accuses Myanmar of committing ‘atrocities’ on Rohingyas try of 16 crore people and have been killed in the tions. entire community of one Myanmar has no right to we have ensured their ba- crackdown launched by Hasina’s comments million populations be deny the Rakhaine people sic needs, we also have the Myanmar Army in the came after the parliament punished for that,” the as they are their citizens,” capability to provide all Rakhine state since August last night passed a resolu- resolution read. she added. kinds of help including 25 when a fresh wave of tion denouncing Myanmar Hasina on Tuesday Hasina said the mas- food and healthcare ser- violence erupted there. for the atrocities and called said that being the neigh- sive exodus of its own vices to the Myanmar refu- Bangladesh had ear- upon the international bour Bangladesh would population tarnished gees,” she said. lier said the new influx of community to mount extend cooperation what- Myanmar’s image as “this “We will not tolerate Rohingya refugees is an intensified pressure on ever Naypyidaw needed is not a dignified thing for injustice,” she said, refer- unbearable additional bur- Naypyidaw to stop the “but they will have to first a country”. ring to the ethnic violence den on the country which atrocities and take back the stop inhuman attitude to- Rohingyas have faced in neighbouring country has been hosting around refugees. wards these people in Ra- decades of discrimination that has forced at least 400,000 Myanmar nation- “A handful of people khaine and provide them and persecution in Myan- 313,000 people to take als who had to leave their of a shadow group had security.” mar and are denied citi- shelter in Bangladesh. Ac- country in the past due to staged the attack which “They (Rohingyas) are zenship despite centuries- cording to UN estimates, communal violence and we (Bangladesh) also con- human beings and they olds roots in the Rakhine over 1,000 people may repeated military opera- demned, but should the will live as human beings... region. Khamenei: Rohingya tragedy marks death of Nobel Peace Prize Tehran, Sep. 12 (IANS): Iran’s Su- the Rohingyas. She has been sharply dents, the death of the Nobel Peace scribed the operation as a “textbook preme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khame- criticised around the world for her Prize has been spelled,” he said. example of ethnic cleansing”. AP/PTI nei on Tuesday said that violence inaction. The United Nations says Khamenei called on Muslim ĂŶŐůĂĚĞƐŚŝWƌŝŵĞDŝŶŝƐƚĞƌ^ŚĞŝŬŚ,ĂƐŝŶĂ͕ĐĞŶƚƌĞ͕ŵĞĞƚƐǁŝƚŚZŽŚŝŶŐLJĂDƵƐůŝŵƐĂƚ<ƵƚƵƉĂůŽŶŐ in Myanmar against the Rohingya Khamenei also strongly criti- 370,000 Rohingya Muslims have nations to take practical steps to ƌĞĨƵŐĞĞĐĂŵƉ͕ŶĞĂƌƚŚĞďŽƌĚĞƌƚŽǁŶŽĨhŬŚŝĂ͕ĂŶŐůĂĚĞƐŚ͕dƵĞƐĚĂLJ͘ Muslims marks the “death of Nobel cised the silence and inaction of fled Buddhist-majority Myanmar stop violence against Rohingyas Peace Prize”, a media report said. international bodies and self-pro- since the Army launched a huge in Myanmar. “Of course, practi- Dhaka, Sep. 12 (PTI): back its nationals who the border town of Ukhiya Khamenei called Myanmar’s claimed human rights advocates on security operation in response to cal measures don’t mean military Bangladesh Prime Minis- have fled to Bangladesh in Cox’s Bazar district. State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, the ongoing atrocities in Myanmar. attacks by militants late last month. deployments. Rather, they (Islamic ter Sheikh Hasina on Tues- following the violence. She assured the ref- a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a “cruel He said the crisis in Myanmar is Myanmar’s military says it is states) have to increase their politi- day accused Buddhist- “We want peace and ugees that Bangladesh woman” since the crimes against a political issue and should not be re- fighting Rohingya militants and cal, economic, and trade pressure on majority Myanmar of a friendly relation with would continue to provide Rohingya Muslims are taking place duced to a religious conflict between denies targeting civilians. But many Myanmar’s government and cry out committing “atrocities” on neighbouring countries... humanitarian assistance under her eyes, Tehran Times daily Muslims and Buddhists. of those who have fled say troops against these crimes in international Rohingya Muslims, saying (but) we cannot allow and to them. reported. “This is a political issue because responded to attacks by Rohingya organisations,” he was quoted as Dhaka will not tolerate accept any kind of unjust “As long as they don’t Suu Kyi, who was once hailed the party that has been carrying out militants with the brutal campaign saying by Press TV. any kind of injustice and and our protest will con- return to their country we by the global community for stand- the atrocities is Myanmar’s govern- of violence and burning of villages The Organisation of Islamic its protest will continue. tinue to this end,” Hasina will remain beside them,” ing up to the Myanmar military, has ment, at the top of which is a cruel aimed at driving them out. Cooperation (OIC) should convene She also asked Myan- said after visiting a Ro- she said. taken almost no action to put an woman who has won the Nobel UN human rights chief Zeid to discuss the crisis in Myanmar, mar to “take steps” to take hingya refugee camp near “Bangladesh is a coun- end to the deadly violence against Peace Prize. And with these inci- Ra’ad Al Hussein on Monday de- he said. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Sushant skips award show to avoid bumping into ex-girlfriend Aankita Back in the day, when Sushant Singh Rajput and his co- star Aankita Lokhaande were newbies in the TV industry, MIRROR they fell for each other and were in a relationship for 6 years, before announcing their split in 2016. Contrary to 10 the reports of them snubbing each other post their infa- mous breakup, Sushant had affirmed that things were amicable between them. 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But it was a lot of fun.” (Hindi) 5 pm: Daddy (Hindi) femalefirst.co.uk Teamrock EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 SPORTS 11 IOC declares full commitment Aussies warm up with 103-run to “protecting integrity of sport” Lima, Sep. 12 (IANS): of the Olympic Games and The IOC stripped Lam- win vs Board President’s XI The International Olympic strengthen the role of sport ine Diack, the former presi- Committee (IOC) is fully in society, with the other dent of the International Chennai, Sep. 12 (IANS): Australia committed to protecting two pillars as “sustainabil- Association of Athletics kicked off their limited overs tour of India the integrity of sport, said ity” and “youth.” Federations (IAAF), of his with a 103-run win in the one-off warm- a declaration of the IOC The IOC Executive IOC honorary membership up tie against the Board President’s XI at Executive Board at a sum- Board reaffirmed that “it in November 2015 when the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on mit here. goes without saying that evidence was produced, Tuesday. “Credibility is one of infringements from the past indicating that he and his Electing to bat, Australia rode on half the three pillars of Olympic will also be addressed” and son, Papa Massata Diack centuries by skipper Steve Smith (55), Agenda 2020,” and “a new the IOC has already taken were involved in a scandal opener David Warner (64), Travis Head good governance system action against those respon- for receiving payments in (65) and Marcus Stoinis (76) to post a of the IOC has been intro- sible for hurting the credibil- return for votes “over the mammoth 347/7 before bundling the hosts duced” as part of the reform ity of the Olympic Games. designation of host cities for out for a meagre 244. programme”, said the dec- The IOC Ethics Com- the biggest global sporting Australia started with a 105-run second laration on Monday, reports mission has contacted Bra- events.” wicket stand between Warner and Smith Xinhua news agency. zilian courts to ask for infor- The IOC session will before Stoinis and Head added 88 runs for The Olympic Agenda mation about a corruption be held from September 13 the fifth wicket to leave the inexperienced 2020 is the strategic road- investigation concerning to 16 here with the vote to home bowlers high and dry. map for the future of the Ol- the 2009 vote that awarded confirm the host cities for Thereafter, wicketkeeper-batsman Mat- ympic Movement, designed the 2016 Olympic Games to the 2024 and 2028 Olympic thew Wade (45) and Stoinis joined forces to to safeguard the uniqueness Rio de Janeiro. Games as the highlight. add another 85 runs for the sixth wicket as Australia looked set for a massive score. For the hosts, medium pacer Kushang Patel and off-spinner Washington Sundar picked two wickets apiece while Akshay Nadal speaks out against Karnewar, Avesh Khan and Kulwant Khe- jroliya took one wicket each. In reply, the Gurkeerat Singh-led Catalan independence side started well with opener Shreevats Barcelona, Sep. 12 (AFP): skip the laws because you “I feel very close to the Goswami (43) and one-down Mayank Spanish tennis world want to skip them. I can’t Catalans and I feel very Agarwal (42) putting on a 79-run second number one Rafael Nadal run a red light because that Spanish as well,” Nadal wicket stand after the early loss of Rahul has criticised plans for an traffic light doesn’t seem added. Tripathi (7). independence referendum right to me.” “I don’t understand But things went awry for the hosts after called by Catalonia’s pro- Nadal, 31, is a national Spain without Catalonia. the introduction of spin with left-arm spin- separatist government for hero in his homeland hav- I don’t want to understand ner Ashton Agar (4/44) and leggie Adam October 1. The referendum ing landed a 16th career or see it. Zampa (1/59) ripping through the home is deemed illegal by the Grand Slam at the US Open “I believe that together line-up. Spanish government and on Sunday. we ought to be able to un- Towards the end, Maharashtra left-arm the country’s Constitutional However, Nadal, who derstand each other and I spinner Karnewar blasted a fiery 28-ball 40 Court. “I think what is hap- grew up and lives on the think we have to make an ef- and Kushang had an unbeaten 48-ball 41 to pening on October 1 ought Balearic island of Mallorca, fort to reach an understand- put up a 66-run ninth wicket stand, but the not to take place because, is also a Catalan speaker. ing because I think we are, target looked improbable once Karnewar from my point of view, eve- This year the centre without any doubt, stronger fell to all-rounder James Faulkner. ryone should respect the court at Barcelona’s Royal together than separated. Australia will now face India in five law,” Nadal told Spanish Tennis Club that hosts the “Spain is better with One-day Internationals (ODI) and three newspaper El Mundo on Barcelona Open was re- Catalonia and Catalonia is T20 Internationals, starting with the first Tuesday. “The laws are named the Rafael Nadal better with Spain from my Matthew Wade shored up the Australians with a rapid 45. 50-over clash here on September 17. what they are and one can’t Court. point of view.” Prudent Real Madrid remain FA rejects Mane appeal against three-game ban ishment was rejected following Champions League favourites an Independent regulatory com- Madrid, Sep. 12 (AFP): Such in Group H. a host of first-team regulars mission hearing,” said a state- is Real Madrid’s confidence Dortmund even beat Ma- including Luka Modric, Isco ment issued by the FA. in creating more Champions drid to top spot in the group and Gareth Bale on their re- “The Liverpool forward was League history that while stage last season. But Real turn from international duty dismissed for serious foul play others have spent hundreds of have mastered the art of sav- for a disappointing 1-1 draw during the game against Man- millions trying to catch up, the ing their best for when the against Levante on Saturday. chester City on Saturday.” back-to-back European cham- competition really gets go- “I am not going to revo- The 25-year-old Mane will pions were happy to cash in. ing for the contenders in the lutionise what I want to do miss this weekend’s Premier Real made a profit of over knockout stages in the new with this team due to one League match at home to 75 million euros ($90 million) year. bad game,” Zidane insisted Burnley as well as next week’s in the transfer market thanks “We have a stupendous afterwards. League Cup/league double- to the departures of Alvaro squad but this is a competi- Real will be bolstered for header against Leicester City. Morata, James Rodriguez and tion that takes you to the the visit of the Cypriot cham- After the Manchester City Danilo. limit in all aspects,” added pions in midweek by the re- match, Mane apologised to Ed- Yet they remain very much Butragueno. turn of Cristiano Ronaldo. erson via Facebook, saying: “I the side to beat as the Cham- “You can have a big squad The World Player of the hope and wish Ederson a quick pions League returns on Tues- with all the resources, but Year’s absence due to a five- recovery. I am so sorry he was day having ended a near three- when the moment of truth ar- game domestic ban for push- hurt during our accidental col- decade long wait for a team to rives you need to not have in- ing a referee has exposed the lision on the pitch and am sorry retain the trophy. juries, for your players to be in one flaw in Real’s squad in a for him that he could not com- “We are the champions so optimum form and have luck. lack of back-up to Karim Ben- plete the match because of it. everyone faces us with extra There are so many factors.” zema. Having not replaced “I pray he heals fast and is motivation,” warned former Strength in depth Morata, Bale was forced to act back playing very soon!” Real striker Emilio Butrague- It is also why one of the as an auxiliary striker against Ederson had raced out of his no, now the club’s director of richest clubs in the world Levante after Benzema went area to head clear a high bounc- institutional relations. didn’t feel the need to go wild off injured. ing ball when he was knocked Madrid coped with that in a hyper-inflated transfer Yet even an enforced rest to the ground. He was carried challenge admirably last sea- market following Neymar’s for Ronaldo could ultimately off on a stretcher after receiving son, dismissing Bayern Mu- world record 222 million-euro work in Real’s favour come treatment on the field for around nich, Atletico Madrid and move to Paris Saint-Germain. the end of the campaign. eight minutes. Juventus in the latter stages. Instead, Real continued The Portuguese scored 10 A photograph of his injuries Their quest to become the their policy of snapping up goals from the quarter-finals released after the match showed Ederson had had eight stitches first side since Bayern in the the best young talent in Spain on last season as Zidane’s Liverpool forward Sadio Mane (right) was shown a red card for this challenge on Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson during their mid-seventies to win three in in Theo Hernandez and Dani rotation policy left him far Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on September 9. inserted on the side of his face. a row starts with a more mod- Ceballos to add to the likes of fresher and freer of injuries He returned to the City est test in the form of APOEL Isco and Marco Asensio. than in previous years. London, Sep, 12 (AFP): Liv- after the Football Association 5-0 win in the Premier League at bench in the second half against Nicosia at the Santiago Berna- Despite a slow start to their With a fit Ronaldo come erpool’s Sadio Mane had his rejected his claim of excessive Eastlands on Saturday. Liverpool, and trained - while beu on Wednesday. campaign in La Liga, Zidane the knockout stages, Real will three-match suspension for a red punishment. Sadio Mane’s three-match wearing protective head gear - on Tougher tasks lie in wait already seems to be playing remain the team to beat as card received for a high challenge Senegal winger Mane was suspension, which was effective Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s in the form of Borussia Dort- the long game this season. the rest of Europe tries to end on Manchester City’s Ederson sent off after catching goalkeeper immediately, remains in place Champions League match at mund and Tottenham Hotspur The Frenchman rested their hegemony. upheld on Tuesday (Sep 12), Ederson in the face during City’s after his claim of excessive pun- Feyenoord.

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C M Y K 12 SPORTS Real Madrid's coach says Phoenix Rising Pakistan defeat World getting Ronaldo back is a relief beat Amur drew three. "I prefer Cristiano to Falcon FC 3-0 XI in inaugural T20 be with us always. We are Kohima, Sep. 12 (EMN): not talking about depen- Debutant team Phoenix Ris- Lankan team bus, also in Lahore, re- ing continued its form to beat Pakistan 197 for 5 (Babar 86, Shehzad 39, Malik 38) ported The Nation, one of Pakistan’s dency, what I want is to have all players ready and Amur Falcon FC 3-0 of the beat World XI 177 for 7 (Sammy 29, du Plessis 29) by 20 runs leading newspapers. ongoing Morning Champions One-drop batsman Babar Azam able to play," Zidane said at a press conference prior Cup at Seikhazou Ground, top-scored with a 52-ball 86 studded Kohima on Tuesday morning. with 10 boundaries and two sixes, to Wednesday's match. "He does not contrib- Thanks to Asa’s brace, Phoenix adding 122 for the second wicket secured three points from the with Ahmed Shehzad who made ute with just goals. He is an important player in the match and the team has now 39. 6 points from two matches in The World XI finished with 177 squad, a leader who al- ways wants to win and in- Group B. with Darren Sammy and skipper Faf During the match, Daikho du Plessis scoring 29 each. For Paki- stills that among his team- mates," the former Real opened the scoring for Phoenix stan Sohail Khan, Shadab Khan and in the 7th minute, while Asa Rumman Raees took two wickets Madrid player added. The coach said that with his solo effort scored the apiece. second goal in the 40 minute to World XI skipper Faf du Plessis, Ronaldo was focused on the task ahead and was give the deserving lead. who sent Pakistan into bat, hailed the In the second half, Asa return of cricket to the South Asian very happy to have the op- portunity to play again. completed the treble for Phoe- nation. nix as he scored in the 54 min- "It's not about ourselves, great "We are glad because he is in a good form both ute to double his tally. On the to see we can play a small part in other side, Amur Falcon failed bringing cricket back to Pakistan. physically and mentally, Cristiano Ronaldo despite all what happened to create much chance in the There are no egos involved," said du game and slump into a defeat. Plessis. and what has been said he Madrid, Sep 12 (IANS): Champions League title is very good. I am happy The defeat for Amur Falcon The second and third matches are means they are yet to win a also in Lahore on Wednesday and Real Madrid chief coach defence against Apoel. to see him again on field," Zinedine Zidane on Tues- Ronaldo had been he added. match in the tournament with Thursday. a draw and a loss from two The series, only the second inter- day said the return of handed a domestic five- The coach said that Portugal forward Cris- match ban after pushing the squad was very ex- matches. national in Pakistan since 2009, is Wednesday's match part of efforts to revive international tiano Ronaldo after serv- a referee during the Span- cited to for the player's ing a ban gives the squad ish Super Cup first leg, return to try to defend MRH Sunrisers vs Neristian FC cricket in the country. Seikhazou Ground @ 5:45 Pakistan also hosted Zimbabwe confidence as the record reports Efe. In the next its Champions League's in 2015. European football cham- three La Liga matches, title, although the mission Pakistan had been forced to play pions begin their UEFA Real have won one and would not be easy. international matches on neutral Women boxers venues in United Arab Emirates since a 2009 terrorist attack on the to participate in Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore, after Virat is a better ODI batsman, which foreign teams had refused to Ahmed Comert meet tour due to security concerns. New Delhi, Sep. 12 (IANS): TEAMS: Smith ahead in Tests: Clarke India’s women pugilists will New Delhi, Sep. 12 (PTI): Virat Kohli gressive brand of cricket and Clarke did begin their preparation for the Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed (captain), and Steve Smith are on even keel as far as find certain similarities between the two AIBA World Youth Boxing Fakhar Zaman, Ahmed Shehzad, leadership qualities are concerned, feels sides led by Sourav Ganguly and Virat Championship to be held in Babar Azam leaps to pull a short ball. Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Imad former Australia skipper Michael Clarke Kohli. Guwahati later this year by tak- Wasim, Shadab Khan, Sohail Lahore, Sep. 12 (EMN): Pakistan Pakistan, sent into bat by the even though he rates the Indian captain "I think there are similarities. Sourav ing part in the Ahmed Comert Khan, Fahim Ashraf, Hasan Ali, as a slightly better ODI batsman. Ganguly deserves a lot of credit for the International Boxing Champi- defeated Faf du Plessis' World XI by World XI, hit 197-5 in the first Twen- Rumman Raees 20 runs in the inaugural Twenty20 of ty20 as the nation celebrated the Asked who is a better batsman and environment he created. He never took a onship this week. the Independence Cup at Gaddafi sta- return of international cricket under World XI: Faf du Plessis (cap- leader among the two contemporary backseat. MS Dhoni, Anil Kumble and A 10-member squad took dium in Lahore even as Babar Azam massive security in Lahore on Tues- tain), Hashim Amla, Ben Cutting, greats, Clarke observed: "Virat is a better Kohli have all done it in their own ways. off for Istanbul in the early showed why he is considered the fu- day. Grant Elliott, Tamim Iqbal, David ODI batsman but just about that. Smith The current Indian team is led by an hours of Monday in the hope ture of Pakistan batting, as his 52-ball It is only the second time Pakistan Miller, Morne Morkel, Tim Paine, perhaps is better in longer format." aggressive skipper who does not want to of getting valuable match prac- 86 carried Pakistan to a comfortable has hosted an international match Thisara Perera, Imran Tahir, Dar- "In terms of captaincy, both are lose," Clarke said during a promotional tice against some of the best win victory. since a 2009 terror attack on the Sri ren Sammy equal and they are improving. At the event. boxers in the world. moment, Virat is on top as his team is Clarke said premier fast bowlers Soniya and Jyoti (48 ki- winning. But again, irrespective of the Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, logram), Deepa and Parveen number of runs you score, what matters who are currently recuperating from in- (54kg), Shashi Chopra (57kg), is whether your team is winning matches juries, would be missed by Australia. Ankushita Boro (60kg), Lalita No hint of threat to 2018 Olympics, says Bach or not," said Clarke, who is here as a The incentive, according to the for- (64kg), Tilotima Chanu (60 kg), TV expert for the upcoming five-match mer skipper, should be a 4-1 win which Manisha (64 kg) and Niharika Lima, Sep. 12 (AFP): In- sions between North Korea added. the IOC Executive Board ODI series. could put Australia on top of the ICC Gonella (75 kg) will participate ternational Olympic Com- and some other countries," "We are also keeping earlier Monday by Pyeo- Harbhajan Singh, during the last Test ODI rankings. in the week-long tournament mittee President Thomas Bach told a press confer- the door open for athletes ngchang chiefs. series, had stirred the hornet's nest by "A carrot right there for Smith and which began on Monday. Bach downplayed security ence. of the DPRK," he said. Lee Hee-Beom, the terming the Australian side as the weak- the boys because if they win 4-1 then The Ahmed Comert cham- fears surrounding the 2018 Bach said the IOC had "This is our political neu- president of the 2018 est ever to tour India and even predicting they become the No.1 side again." pionship is an invitational Winter Olympics yesterday been in contact with the trality." Winter Games organising a 4-0 whitewash. Australia eventually "The support staff has to work out event organised by the Turkish following the recent esca- governments on the penin- Bach said meanwhile committee, later said he did much better to lose 1-2. the way they wish to play. Whether they Boxing Federation every year lation of tensions on the sula and said there was "no that he was unaware of any was confident of deliver- Clarke was asked the same question want to play an aggressive brand of which attracts all the top box- Korean peninsula. doubt being raised about nervousness on the part of ing "perfect security" for about whether this side, led by Smith, is cricket or wish to hold back and play the ing nations. Bach told reporters in the Olympic winter games other nations about send- the Games, admitting no the weakest to tour India, considering it full quota of overs. "We have been training very Lima he was confident in 2018." ing there athletes to South contingency plans had been did not even qualify for the Champions "We still have some way to go before hard for the last three months there would be no threat He said that the word- Korea. drawn up. Trophy semi-final. the 2019 World Cup, but honestly we and the boxers are all set for to the Games, which take ing of an Olympic truce to Last week, Swiss "There's no plan B, as Clarke's sense of humour came to have not won as much as we would like," the task at hand. Our aim is place in Pyeongchang, be put before the United IOC official Gian-Franco the Olympics are based on the fore as he came up with a cheeky Clarke replied when asked about the to clinch at least six to seven South Korea, from Febru- Nations in November -- a Kasper said he feared some an Olympic truce," Lee told response. brand of cricket, he is expecting from medals," Bergemesco Raffael, ary 9-25. common tradition ahead of teams might not participate reporters. "I am silly but I am not that silly the Aussies. the Italian coach of the team, Pyeongchang is 80 kilo- each Olympics -- was cur- in South Korea out of secu- "We will have a perfect to give you a front- page headline for Most of the Australian players are said. meters (50 miles) from the rently being discussed. rity fears. security and safety Olym- tomorrow's newspaper!" he answered part of the Indian Premier League which "We have brought in some border with North Korea, "We hope that these "I don't see this right pic Games." with a wry smile as everyone had a good makes it easier for them to adapt to the major changes and the boxers which has stoked anxi- discussions to which we now because there is a clear Lee, like Bach, also an- laugh. conditions. are using new tactics and styles. ety with a recent nuclear contribute will be success- committment," Bach said. ticipated that North Korean On a serious note, he said: "Obvi- "The experience of playing in In- Everyone is performing better test and a string of missile ful so that a resolution can "We hope we're appealing athletes will venture across ously, this is an opportunity for this Aus- dia makes it all the more easier for the now. Although we will be look- launches. be approved," Bach said. that diplomacy and peace the border to participate. tralian side to translate their potential Aussies. India is like a second home for ing more at gaining experience "There is not even a The IOC was also of- will prevail on the Korean "So far we believe into consistent performance. This team these guys as they have played in the in this championship, we would hint that there is a threat for fering support to ensure peninsula." North Korean athletes will needs to back its talent as there's enough IPL. They know the conditions and the still like to not lose sight of the the security of the games the participation of athletes Bach's comments fol- be there in Pyeongchang," talent in the squad." opposition so there can't be any excuse," medals either," the optimistic in the context of the ten- from North Korea, Bach lowed a presentation to he said. The Indian team has played an ag- Clarke signed off. Italian added.

Berlin, Sep 12 (IANS): Debutants 2007 WC was the lowest for RB Leipzig could be the surprise of this football season's Champions League campaign, former Ger- Indian cricket: Tendulkar many head coach Hans-Hubert Leipzig Vogts has said. "They have brilliant and speedy players. Timo Werner even re- minds me of the young Lionel striker Messi," Vogts stressed, reports Xinhua news agency. The 70-year-old expects the East-German side to play a vital Werner role despite their young and inex- perienced team. "For me, Leipzig is one of the secret favorites to win the Champions League," Vogts reminds said in a recent column. Vogts is impressed by Leipzig's unorthodox game style. "They don't care much about ball me of possession. The plan is to get to the opponents box as fast as pos- sible. Some of the big clubs are young not used to that anymore," the Sachin Tendulkar former German international Mumbai, Sep. 12 (PTI): 2007 World Cup. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and 1974 world champion com- Legendary Sachin Ten- But we got back from in group stages to crash out mented. Messi, dulkar today said the phase there and started fresh in the opening round. Leipzig, Vogts said, play a around the 2007 World thinking, we started mov- "We had to change a modern form of football, not Cup was the lowest ebb for ing in a new direction," lot of things. Whether they many clubs can play, and are not Indian cricket. the right-handed batsman were right or wrong we easy to defend as they are con- says Vogts Tendulkar said the In- recalled at a programme didn't know. The change stantly attacking. dian cricket team witnessed here. did not happen overnight. It is no disadvantage that the a lot of changes after the "We had to make a lot We had to wait for results. club counts on a young and in- ported by an Austrian billionaire. has what is called "a nose" for goal ner. In Germany Bayern Munich first round exit from the of changes. And once we In fact it took me 21 years experienced team. "Why should For 21-year-old Werner, Vogts situations just like the great Ger- are said to have Werner on their 2007 World Cup in the had planned what we had of my career to lift that that be a disadvantage? I think it is predicts a brilliant future. "He can man strikers such as Gerd Mueller watch list. West Indies and the move to achieve as a team, we beautiful World Cup tro- an advantage. The team is acting make it to the top. And today I am and Uwe Seeler. Werner has an Leipzig does not intend to sell eventually reaped huge were committed to it and phy," said Tendulkar. without any worries and second convinced Timo will make it. Just exceptional talent like all the great Werner, said club CEO Oliver dividends. the results followed," he Tendulkar was part of thoughts," Vogts said. take a look at the speed he has in footballers in history. Mintzlaff. "He has a contract until "I think 2006-07 we added. the Indian squad which RB Leipzig was founded only one-to-one situations. He is not the Werner so far has scored 25 2020, and we provide all for his next were possibly our lowest In the 2007 Cricket lifted the 2011 World Cup eight years ago and made it to the tallest, and he has instinct for the goals for Leipzig in 36 games. Ac- development step. Why should he (phase). We didn't qualify World Cup, the Rahul under the captaincy of Ma- Bundesliga within five years from right moment," Vogts said. cording to Spanish media reports, think about other clubs," Mintzlaff for the Super 8 stage of the Dravid-led India lost to hendra Singh Dhoni. the fourth division. The club is sup- In Vogts' perspective, Werner Real Madrid are interested in Wer- told a German TV station.

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