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VOL. XVI NO. 295 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017 Power of five: Citizens Zeliang hosts ‘handpicked’ internet critics take government to court Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): against the state govern- 161.10 cr. Shockingly, the To add to the farce of this Five citizens have taken the ment for said allegation. department in its rejoinder whole project, an amount government of Nagaland “According to the peti- to Nagaland Tribes Coun- of Rs. 1.30 cr. was paid as to court over what they tion, the initial cost of the cil (NTC) claimed that it ‘consultancy fees’ against have alleged as the latter’s new high court building has already received Rs. Judges’ bungalow,” the failure to complete the and complex at Meriema, 57.61 cr. and yet, even after Acaut statement read. proposed construction of Kohima, was Rs. 43.75 cr., 10 years, the project is only The Acaut lauded those a High Court building at with the foundation stone 35% complete. five citizens who have filed Meriema, in Kohima dis- laid in 2007 along with “To add to the shame the case against the state trict – launched in 2007 – Manipur, Tripura, and and sham, a shocker of government. “ACAUT despite sharp escalation in Meghalaya states. While an amount, Rs. 22.42 cr., Nagaland only hopes that the project’s financial pat- these other states have had been drawn against more such lawyers and con- tern in the years that have completed the construction construction of Judges’ scientious citizens would followed. of their HC buildings, and bungalow. However, ac- come forward take up the On Saturday, Against up and working since 2013, cording to the petition, fight against corruption in Corruption and Unabated the construction cost of the ‘there is not even an area action. Taxation (Acaut) issued a project was revised – as is earmarked for Judges Bun- “...the state government Invitees at 'Breakfast with CM' pose for the lens with Chief Minister TR Zeliang on Saturday. press statement informing with all Nagaland govern- galow at present.’ Further has much explaining to do Kito Achumi, Odi Jamir, ment projects which is basi- a handsome amount of before the court whether Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): Chief power, art, sports, education and trol measures, recognizing corrup- Langwang Konyak, Kevito cally to loot the exchequer. Rs. 44. 24 lakh was drawn crore of rupees meant for Minister TR Zeliang “hosted” tourism to youth policies, students’ tion reporting mechanisms etc., I Sumi and ST Yapang “Thus, by 2017, the es- for electrification and wa- the construction of the HC breakfast for eleven “young blog- scholarship and mid-day meals. cannot be accomplished within a Jamir – all citizens of Naga- timated cost of the project ter supply works against building was mis-utilized gers”, who according to a statement “The government is putting in short period of time”, and as such land – have filed a petition had been raised to Rs. the non-existent building. or not,” it stated. issued by the chief minister’s office its best effort in addressing various the youth of the state must come up on Saturday, were “hand-picked and issues in the state and while appre- with “citizen-friendly initiatives” in- invited for an interactive discussion ciating the moves of its citizens in stead of organizing agitations, rallies with chief minister”. airing grievances, one must inculcate and bandhs. Kire reminds doctors of their true calling The CMO statement did not a practical and democratic approach “Unless youths join hands with specify when this “breakfast” with in solving issues at any given point the government and broaden their hand-picked “bloggers” was hosted. of time. The need of the hour is to understanding on the complexities “While creative and innovative ideas guide and lead the youths into the of problems in the state, neither the of these youngsters are to be utilized mainstream of society by educating practice of confronting the govern- in the process of governance, the ini- and inculcating in them the true spir- ment physically nor spreading irre- tiative ‘Breakfast with CM’ was born it of leadership and integrity. sponsible and false information on out of a desire to allow youngsters to “The practice of fomenting social media, will take the society to share information, opinions and ide- youths in spreading hidden propa- the desired level. The interaction this as with the chief minister himself for ganda on social media, negligible it morning lasted for a good 3 hours improvement of local governance in may be, and the encouragement to with several young minds venting the state. use arms, catapults, stones and sticks out their opinions on the above is- “The image of social media in the in their propagated endeavour for sues among others. state is being adversely affected due good local governance is not only “The present day government to irresponsible criticism, rumours a clear case of exploitation but a is strongly committed in building EM Images Dr. Neikiesalie Kire and officials of IMA seen during the association’s annual meeting at Kohima on October 28. and statements posted and circu- dangerous trend which calls for ur- a vibrant and developed Nagaland lated without proper authentication gent attention. The present day gov- and in pursuing this, let democratic Our Correspondent Reminding the doctors of the conditions where doctors used prim- in recent times while on the other ernment stands steadfast in taking practices like mutual respect, co- Kohima, Oct. 28 (EMN): Observ- recent food poisoning in one of the itive equipments from the remains of hand, there are also several bloggers up the matter of road connectivity, operation and understanding be the ing with concern the people living schools where few hundreds of stu- II World War, Dr Murry observed who come up with ideas and sugges- backdoor appointment and corrup- initial steps in finding a lasting solu- outside the town are denied of access dents had to be rushed to different how technology has rapidly evolved tions worth utilizing for good local tion on priority basis. Any civil soci- tion for a better tomorrow...the door to better health care and facilities, as nursing homes and hospitals, Kire replacing everything with the latest governance,” the statement read. ety or NGO including youths would of the government is always open all the nursing homes and hospitals expressed concern should a major technology. It claimed that the current gov- do better by embracing the call of the for discussing issues in a democrat- are concentrated in the towns, medi- catastrophe occur, if there is enough It was informed that the Kohima ernment was ‘determined to stream- government by suggesting measures ic manner in-order to bring public cal practitioners were asked to shift space in all the health care units and local branch of IMA was set up way line government working system and towards strengthening and develop- grievances to its logical conclusion their focus from ‘money making to nursing homes to cater to such cases back in the sixties but defunct for work tooth and nail while allowing ing policies and programs meant for and taking all these factors into ac- giving back to the society.’ in the state capital. some years. However, after its re- youths to interact and participate general welfare,” it stated. count, including the importance of Speaking at the Indian Medi- Also reminding the members vival, IMA is said to have become in the governance process.’ Per the According to the chief minister’s government-citizen relationship, cal Association Nagaland (IMAN) of the medical college, which is not a strong platform for the in-service CMO statement: “Today’s interac- office, “building all-season roads, ‘Breakfast with Chief Minister’ was CME-cum-annual meeting at Hotel making any headway till now, Kire doctors, thereby bringing about bet- tion covered various topics pertain- stimulating a culture of integrity, organized, humble an initiative it Japfü, Kohima this morning as the challenged if the IMAN as an or- ter working conditions and promo- ing to the State ranging from roads, putting in place anti-corruption con- may be,” it stated. chief guest, Minister of Road and ganisation has done anything about tional avenues for the working doc- Bridges, Dr. Neikiesalie Kire asserted these issues and raise its voice for the tors. that the profession as doctors calls to betterment of the future. Secretary, Dr SI Tushi has in- have a positive impact in the society He also urged the members to formed that today its branches Linking of Northeast state capitals with the ultimate aim to provide bet- upgrade themselves, learn more and spread to Dimapur, Mokokchung ter health care to its citizens. continue the camaraderie and frater- and Wokha with 165 life members. He said the focus should not be nity and together do something for IMA as the largest professional asso- to only make money but give back to the lesser fortunate people in the so- ciation, he said has 2.75 lakh mem- by railway network to be deferred the lesser fortunate society by estab- ciety. ‘Let us not shy away but come bers across the country. Agartala, Oct. 28 (IANS): Express between Agartala Agartala through southern Bharatiya Janata Party lishing hospitals and clinics in those forth and lend a hand to alleviate the During the second session, top- Minister of State for Rail- and Delhi's Anand Vihar Assam, Tripura became MLA Dilip Sarkar and places where there is no access to suffering of some lesser fortunate or ics on Smart hospital transforming ways Rajen Gohain on station. the first state capital in the NFR General Manager medical facilities and organise medi- sick brothers and sisters’ added Kire. health care; laparoscopic catas- Saturday gave two versions Later, while speaking northeast in October 2008 Chahatey Ram spoke at cal and health camps in the remote One of the senior most doctors trophes; diabetic emergencies and about the railway's target to the media after the func- to be brought on India's the event. corners of the state. in the state, Dr. NL Murry in a brief personal experience with cancer in for linking the remaining tion, he said that after the rail map after independ- Tripura ministers and Criticising the misconduct of speech has stressed on the pressing Nagaland were covered by various northeastern state capitals Assam, Tripura and Aru- ence. Subsequently, the MPs have demanded a some doctors who tricked patients need for ‘precision medicine and doctors. by railway network. nachal Pradesh capital cit- metre gauge line was con- railway division and a to pay unnecessary exorbitant fees, treatment’ where everything has be- The association has also elected The Minister while ad- ies, Manipur capital Imphal verted into broad gauge. railway recruitment board Kire cautioned ‘just remember that come ‘readymade, quick fix and in- its new team of office bearers. The dressing a function to flag would be connected by rail- Arunachal Pradesh's in Tripura and to shift the ill-gotten wealth or riches today may stant’ in the present context. programme was chaired by Dr. off the Agartala-Delhi Ra- way network by 2022. Itanagar was put on the Rajdhani Express' destina- become a curse tomorrow.’ Recounting the early working Kezevituo Keditsu. jdhani Express said that all "Due to land related railway map of India in tion to New Delhi Railway the remaining state capi- problems, the expansion of April 2014. Station instead of Anand tals of the northeastern railway network in Sikkim "For expansion of Vihar. states will be connected and Meghalaya has turned railway networks in the "Due to huge conges- Spanish Deputy PM given temporary charge of Catalonia with railway network by into a non-starter. Work is northeastern states, there tion in New Delhi Railway 2019. on to increase the railway is no dearth of funds. The Station, the trains going Madrid, Oct. 28 (IANS): The Span- pose direct rule on the region which force. However, after the network in Mizoram and present NDA government from eastern India are ish government on Saturday handed held an independence referendum Spain also announced regional event, speaking to report- Nagaland," he said, with- has asked the Northeast stationed at Anand Vihar temporary control of Catalonia on October 1. It was deemed illegal elections for December 21. ers on the sidelines, he out providing any target Frontier Railways (NFR) station and those com- to Spain's Deputy Prime Minister by the Spanish Constitution. Demonstrations for and against gave a different date. to link the state capitals of to speedup the works ing from southern India Soraya Saenz de Santamaria after it The Spanish government pub- independence continued late Fri- "All the capitals of the two states. of the ongoing railway are placed at Hazrat Ni- stripped the region of its autonomy, lished an official bulletin earlier on day night and more are expected on the remaining northeast- Earlier, the railway au- projects in the northeast," zamuddin station," Cha- the media reported. Saturday stating that it has dismissed Saturday, with a rally "for the unity ern states will be linked thorities and ministers had the Minister added. hatey Ram told the media, The measures came after the Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, of Spain and the constitution" to be with Broad Gauge railway announced on a number Tripura Governor responding to the Tripura Catalan parliament voted to declare his deputy Oriol Junqueras and all held in Madrid, the BBC reported. network by 2019. Prime of occasions that all state Tathagata Roy along demand. independence on Friday, reports the government members. The European Union, the US, Minister Narendra Modi capitals of northeast In- with PWD and Revenue "The size and railway BBC. The announcement came hours the UK, Germany and France all ex- has given priority for the dia would be linked with Minister Badal Choud- network in Tripura does Soon after the Catalan parlia- after the Madrid government on pressed support for Spanish unity. infrastructure develop- broad gauge railway track hury, Transport Minister not permit setting up a ment's move, the Spanish Senate Friday night removed Josep Lluís Catalonia is one of Spain's rich- ment of the northeastern by 2020. Manik Dey, two CPI-M separate railway division granted Prime Minister Mariano Trapero Alvarez as chief of Cata- est, most distinctive regions, with a states," Gohain said before With the extension of MPs Jitendra Choudhury in the state," the Minister Rajoy's government the power to im- lonia's autonomous Mossos police high degree of autonomy. flagging-off the Rajdhani the metre gauge track up to and Sankar Prasad Datta, told reporters.

Research is creating LJP asks PM to new knowledge. stop attacks on Karbi students protest 'Greater Nagalim' ~ Neil Armstrong lai, Hidipi have destroyed NE people virgin forests along the border areas of Karbi New Delhi, Oct. 28 (PTI): Anglong. It is also an eye Citing a rise in the number witness (sic) that illegal WEATHER of cases involving racial construction by thousands TEMPERATURE discrimination and attacks of people from Nagaland on those from the north- without any disturbances Max: Min: east in the national capital, from Forest Department KOHIMA 24.4° 11° the Manipur unit of the of Karbi Anglong while DIMAPUR 27° 22° Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) the state government be- RF: RH: today demanded Prime came a silent spectator KOHIMA NIL 78% Minister Narendra Modi's are all parts of such con- DIMAPUR NIL 92% intervention in the matter. Protesters seen with banners on Saturday at Karbi Anglong, Assam. spiracy,” the association * Rainfall (RF) * Relative humidity (RH) In a memorandum sub- claimed. Temperature in State Capitals mitted to the prime min- Diphu, Oct. 28 (EMN): ping traffic for two hours of the Aug. 3 framework Although the protest “It is the Congress’ In this regard protes- Max. Min. Max. Min. ister, the party also urged The Karbi Students’ As- along NH 36 and the agreement between the was scheduled from 10 second coming in the tors stated that they have Aizawl 23° 17° Itanagar 27° 15° him to implement the rec- sociation and its allied Diphu-Manja Highway. NSCN (IM) and the gov- am to 12 noon, it was dis- name of BJP to merge submitted a memorandum Agartala 30° 21° Shillong 22° 11° ommendations of the Bez- organisations organised a The protest was against ernment of India covering persed by the police only Karbi Anglong to (sic) to the prime minister and Gangtok 22° 07° Delhi 32° 17° baruah Committee in letter Guwahati 30° 18° Kolkata 31° 21° road blockade demonstra- the extension of the Naga 7399 square KM, as al- to be staged again in the Nagaland. The encroach- the home minister of the and spirit. country. Imphal 22° 17° Chennai 33° 25° More on Page 4 tion at Manja-Tinali stop- areas thought to be part leged by the union. afternoon. ment of Lahorijan, Dil- EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, October 29, 2017 2 STATE ‘Nagas need pragmatic approach towards Article 371 A’ Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): set in stone. social sanction of the com- the article should be done The Chief Judicial Magis- Pointing out that the munity, religious approval in the light of present gen- trate and Secretary DDLSA article states about religious of the church and a legal eration but preserving the Ajongba Imchen speaking or social practices of the certification by a court of indigenous identity of the on Article 371 A vis-à-vis Nagas and the Naga cus- law, he said. Nagas at the same time. Village Council Act dur- tomary law and procedure On ownership and The chief secretary also ing the inauguration of which provides for a broad- transfer of land and its re- said in a state like Naga- Legal Aid Clinic (LAC) er scope and perspective, sources, the chief secretary land, where at times things cum awareness programme Imchen said that the special said by virtue of the article, are taken for a ride, Article at Aoyimkum village com- provision enjoyed under “the Nagas have the privi- 371 A is no exception. We munity hall, Dimapur, on this article by the people lege over our land and its should make sure that the Oct 28, said Nagas need of Nagaland is subject to resources, however with re- essence of this article as a pragmatic approach to- a wide ambit and varying gard to forests and wildlife enshrined in the constitu- wards Article 371 A. interpretation. He therefore there is a need for greater tion of India is not eroded The chief magistrate said the inherent question degree of uniformity in or diluted by our pursuit to said constitutionally Arti- arises as to what makes for conservation and manage- bring development at any cle 371 A must not be un- religious or social practices ment as someone’s conser- point of time, he stated. derstood in isolation but as or customary law and pro- vation becomes a prey to Panel Lawyer DDLSA a part of the Constitution cedure of the Nagas. someone, for animals know Sentimenla spoke on Le- of India since the constitu- Religion wise, Imchen Chief Justice Magistrate and Secretary DDLSA Ajonba Imchen addressing the gathering at Aoyimkum village community hall, Dimapur on no safe or unsafe zone.” gal Aid Clinic, Zuchemp- tion is a living document. said Nagas have evolved Saturday, Oct. 28. Imchen lamented that eni Ngully on domestic He maintained that the from an animist to a pre- the lack of uniformity is violence, and Moachila article must be safeguarded dominantly Christian and though it has undergone sonal or group interpreta- evolved into a blend of tra- Thus, Imchen stated a threat not only in the on NALSA schemes 2015 and the essence of the con- with the change in religion much change over the years, tion at the village level at dition and modernity and that Nagas are governed greater environmental con- and 2016. stitution must be preserved came changes in social pertaining to the problem of various times thereby cre- with it a set of practices by the multiple aspect of text but also the said article. Around 160 members and its interpretation must practices to some degree non-codification of many ating a situation of uncer- which is a mix of ancestral religions, social, custom- Therefore, he said Nagas of village council, church, be in tune with inherent where the customary law customary laws and prac- tainly in law, he added. and Christian values which ary and legal notion for need a pragmatic approach women organisation, youth changing nations of time and procedures have largely tices. This is why there has He also said over the has found its way into our instance in the case of mar- towards Article 371 A, organisation and villagers and not as a set of words remained the same even been a subject to much per- years Naga society has laws and procedures. riage. Ideally Nagas need where interpretation of attended the programme. Eastern Academy School observes parents’ day Don Bosco celebrates jubilee of priests young as class 2 standard learns about the diversity and cultural heritage by just looking at the traditional outfit worn by his or her friends which creates a sense of cultural consciousness amongst the young minds, she maintained. On behalf of the parents, Patton thanked the adminis- trator, principal and teachers of the school for their self- less contributions rendered Priests during the celebration of their jubilee at Salesian College. towards the progress and all round development of the Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): ligious profession and Fr. celebrating priests for their children. The Don Bosco Dimapur Elow Samuel, Fr. Anthony selfless sacrifices and hard Principal of the school province celebrated the ju- Christudoss, Fr. Salew Pe- work in serving the people Malin said education is a bilee of ten priests on Oct. ter, and Fr. Kalluvelil Tho- of God. triangular system involving 28 at Salesian College of mas their silver jubilee. Social Communication parents, teachers and stu- Higher Education. The celebration com- Councilor of IND, Fr. Far- dents for a student to grow On the occasion, Fr. menced with the Holy cisius Toppo in his multi- and make them responsible Kakkanatt Chacko, Fr. Eucharist presided over by media presentation, pre- Tom Karthik, Fr. Ma- Fr. Tom Karthik, followed sented a short bio-sketch Tiny tots of Eastern Academy Higher Secondary School Diphupar, Dimapur presenting a special item during the parents’ day celebration. citizens. School Board member, nianchira Sebatian, Fr. by the felicitation pro- of the priests. Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): ET Ezung , who is also the “Education does not end in the future. Ate Kapfo also spoke on the Vattoth Thomas celebrat- gramme. Welcoming the Other highlight of the To honour the parents of proprietor of the school after class 12 or after college DPRO Dimapur, Lolano occasion. ed their golden jubilee gathering, the Provincial programme included choir students, Eastern Academy observed that since time or after acquiring degrees...it Patton speaking on behalf Marking the day col- of priesthood while Fr. of Dimapur Province Fr. piece by Christ King Par- Higher Secondary School immemorial schools were is a lifelong process for all,” of the parents lauded the ourful entertainment items Kallarackal Job and Fr. Nestor Guria said that it is ish Kohima, dances by Diphupar, Dimapur cel- built on the foundation of Ezung said and reiterated school administration for including dances, skits, cul- Menamparampil George more blessed to give than DBHSS Dimapur, Bosco ebrated parents’ day on Oct. educating children to learn that Eastern Academy also declaring the 1st Saturday of tural attire show; guitar en- their golden jubilee of re- to receive. He thanked the and Salesian College. 28 at the school premises. and to keep learning and to aims to show the students every month as traditional semble; rendition by school Addressing the gather- plant the seeds of learning in the hunger for learning to- outfit day. Through such choir were presented by the ing, former NLA speaker young minds. day, tomorrow and any time programme, students as students. Thenyizumi of Kma. urged to be proactive Kohima, Oct. 28 (EMN): NSCN/GPRN mourns The Thenyizumi Union Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): Global univ. organises cooking workshop for churches Kohima organised annual The NSCN/GPRN has day-cum-picnic at the IG mourned the untimely de- Stadium, Kohima on Sat- mise of ‘Captain’ Pukho Lam urday with Chakhesang of Khiamnungan region who Hoho Kohima president, passed away following cardiac Theja Therieh as special arrest at GHQ early morning guest. of Oct. 28. At this moment of Therieh in his address grief, the GPRN shared sor- urged upon the gathering row with the bereaved family to contribute to the society and prayed for the departed for a change stating that soul to rest in peace. everyone can contribute something that can make a difference. NSCN/GPRN (R) “We don’t struggle and are complacent, the youth Lotha region warns has the capacity but we Faculty members of Hotel management department, TGOUN with participants. during the cooking workshop. look at our comfort zone,” illegal taxation said Therieh. Pointing out the increas- Theja Therieh speaking at the annual day-cum-picnic at the IG Stadium, Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): The gla. other diseases. He also said one has Kohima on Saturday. The NSCN/ GPRN (Ref- department of Hotel management Chef Bendang Imsong, faculty of to be creative with the leftover food ing number of unemployed ormation) Lotha region under The Global Open University, department of Hotel Management and added that new dishes can be in the state, he called upon Stressing on the clean Peace Centre, Kohima N through its MIP has warned Nagaland (TGOUN) organised three shared on the role of a faculty in the made from leftovers. the youths to struggle and election campaign, he said Theyo in his short speech those unscrupulous elements day cooking workshop from Oct. 24 department. The workshop covered on how to work hard in order to one should support the said such gathering would collecting tax and donation in to 26, with Dimapur Ao Baptist Aro- The focus on the workshop was clean and store the ingredients while achieve success and to be campaign adding that the help the people to get to the name of Lotha region to go (DABA), Sumi Baptist Church, to create awareness on healthy and preparing various food items with an asset of the future. movement can be fruitful know each other. He also stop immediately. It also cau- Diphupar and Chang Baptist Church modern way of cooking. Various right temperature and timing. The He emphasized that only when individual can lauded Venuzo Dawhuo for tioned that defaulters would Dimapur. techniques and style of cooking participants were also informed on education should be based contribute. bringing laurel to Thenyizu be penalized as per Ahza According to faculty-in-charge were taught to improve their culinary different methods of food processing on all-round development “Lots of people are village and said he is the of the GPRN without any Alemjungla, Department of Hotel skills. and cooking. to help the students who complaining about it but light and pride of the vil- reservation. For any query Management, the workshop was Chef Ajit Wahlang, faculty mem- The event took place in the de- graduate every year to let if we start, the small little lage. and clarification the NSCN/ initiated to create awareness and ber emphasised on the importance of partment where the participants had them venture in something achievement is an achieve- During the program, GPRN informed all business educate the public about the hotel food safety and hygiene practices in a fun filled hands-on experience with for livelihood. ment and will be successful new officials were also community, well wishers (hospitality) industry. the kitchen. He said proper hygiene our chefs. Therieh also advised the in the long run. We cannot elected with Thepuphi Ka- etc. to contact the region “Our Naga society is not well is very important when it comes to Meanwhile, it also informed youths not to be ashamed expect big things at once, let puh as the chairman and supervisor, ‘deputy kilonser’ aware of the hotel management food preparation and that one has that the department is planning to of the status but built their us put more effort” Therieh Chosevoyi Dawhuo as vice Picho Naga at 8131902068 courses and opportunities available to be careful because it may result conduct such workshops by inviting foundation by doing mod- added. chairman for tenure 2017 or 8974842218. in the hotel industry,” said Alemjun- in food poisoning and cause various more organisations. est work. Chairman of Nagaland to 19. Schools and youths of Pungro informed on HIV/AIDS, substance abuse Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): report of NSACS. major routes of transmission intake of such habits which The Private Schools Teachers’ Stressing on the impor- and also focussing on the con- serve as a primary preventive Association Pungro (PSTAP), tance of understanding health cept of window period. measure. understanding the urgent need and social issues and the guest He said AIDS is a disease Highlighting various types to create awareness on HIV/ of honour urged the partici- which is not curable but man- of drugs namely alcohol, AIDS and substance abuse pants to take a responsible ageable though there is no opium pharmaceuticals drugs with the youth and school decision. He also emphasized vaccination till date. Ketho and heroin, Ketho mentioned students, collaborated with on the need of curricular also informed on the medica- that the abuse of such drugs Kripa Foundation, Nagaland education in this competi- tion called Anti Retro Virals affects all round development and organised a seminar on tive world and encouraged (ARV), a lifelong treatment of an individual. health awareness on Oct. 28 them to excel not only in their which helps to suppress and Meanwhile, PSTAP in a at GHSS hall, Pungro under studies but also to inculcate contain the virus. He also press release suggested the the theme ‘Give Sight and responsible behaviour and shared some HIV/AIDS pre- NSACS/Health and Family Save Life’. become a productive member ventive measures. Welfare department to under- The main objective of the of the society. On substance abuse with stand the need of conducting awareness programme was Kiusumew also lauded the a key focus on school stu- such programme in the com- intended to serve as a primary PSTAP for organizing such dents and youths in regard to ing days. preventive measure and also programme which according what is known as “gateway The programme was at- to make the targeted audi- to him is “absolutely impor- drugs”. He lamented that tended by Public Forum Pun- ence be informed about the tant as education is not only many youngsters are into gro sub-division, teachers, basics of HIV/AIDS and about academic excellence.” drugs like tobacco, nicotine youths and students number- substance abuse. According Resource person, program and alcohol and cautioned ing more than 300 from LFS, to press release the objective co-ordinator of Kripa Foun- that if taken frequently will around Mt. Saramati School, was derived due to a greater dation Ketho Angami spoke lead to abuse of other harder Christian High School, Pun- prevalence rate of 22.80% in on HIV/AIDs and substance Organisers along with resource persons after the awareness programme on Saturady at Pungro. substance in the coming years. gro, Mt. Horeb Baptist School Pungro Sub-Division as per abuse. He made a brief pres- Nagaland. He also highlight- is described as a blood borne organism that leads to AIDS. His key message to the audi- and Govt. Higher Secondary the 2016-17 annual detection entation on HIV/AIDS in ed the nature of HIV which virus and is the causative He mentioned about the four ence is to abstinence from the School Pungro. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, October 29, 2017

C M Y K STATE 3 Dimapur undertakes SVEEP campaign SAYO youth urged to Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): As students -To stand for truth, jus- part of the short-term SVEEP tice, honesty, unity and peace; conserve natural resources Action Plan, the District Elec- To be a proud voter and take tion Office, Dimapur, along with voting as a responsibility; To the District Icon visited five col- have a vision and change our leges and two Higher Secondary medieval mindset; and To work Schools, conducted a meeting- together as one so as to bring a cum-seminar with the church change and make our dreams a youth leaders of Dimapur town, reality. and visited two ministries: Sinai Quoting a verse from the and Kingdom Culture Church Bible (Luke 1:37), “Faith does in the month of July and August not make things easy, it makes 2017. 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The challenged them with the quote ŽƵŶĐŝů,Ăůů͕<ŽŚŝŵĂ͕ŽŶKĐƚŽďĞƌϮϴ͘ campaign aims to educate voters “One generation teaches the of their electoral rights, respon- next generation, so what are you Our Correspondent Speaking on the topic various species of animals, sibility of participation, corrupt going to teach your next genera- Kohima, Oct. 28 (EMN): “Conserving natural re- birds and medicinal plants. evil practices, evils of money tion” As a prelude to its silver ju- sources” at Viswema, Rus- He said preservation and and liquor influences, practices Kesonyu Yhome, DC & bilee celebration scheduled ovil John said Japfüphiki conservation will also help of ethical and informed voting DEO Dimapur, also visited on December 9, the South- area is endowed with sce- promote ecotourism there- and providing continuous elec- Unity College and Cornerstone ern Angami Youth Organi- nic landscape, pure air, by enhancing the economy. toral and democracy education Higher Secondary School and sation (SAYO) has organ- clean water etc. He, there- Rusovil also urged the to the people. exhorted the students about the ised a seminar at Viswema fore, said in-depth study participants to look at the During the college/ school ŝƐƌƚƌŝĐƚŽĸĐŝĂůƐĂůŽŶŐǁŝƚŚƚŚĞĐŚƵƌĐŚLJŽƵƚŚůĞĂĚĞƌƐĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞ^sWĐĂŵƉĂŝŐŶ͘ importance of voting and partic- and Kezo Town Council and research on economi- wider perspective and not and ministry visits, Roland ipation in the electoral process. Hall on October 28 on the cally important forest land only to avail immediate Merry, AEO, Dimapur, briefly A meeting-cum-seminar topics “Conserving natural will further help in boost- personal benefit. highlighted about SVEEP cam- with church youth leaders of resources” and “Relevance ing conservation strategies. SAYO silver jubilee paign of the ECI and encour- Dimapur town was conducted and values of traditions.” He has, however, attrib- organising committee aged them to get enrolled in the on September 1. The partici- The resource persons uted the main hindrance in convenor Vitsorel Lcho electoral roll and participate in pants were highlighted on vari- were Member Secretary of protection and conserva- delivered the keynote ad- the electoral process. He also ous electoral and election relat- Nagaland Pollution Con- tion of the natural resourc- dress while the programme elaborated on the process of ed process. Sara S Jamir, ADC trol Board (NPCB), Ruso- es to carelessness. was chaired by SAYO vice registration in the electoral roll, and Nodal Officer (SVEEP), vil John; Joint Director He said it is impor- president Zakeleto Tsükrü. electoral procedures, and about Dimapur, urged upon the youth (Rtd) of Youth Resources tant to conserve natural Associate Pastor of ethical, informed and induce- leaders to convey to their respec- and Sports, Vimezo; AIG resources to maintain eco- Viswema Baptist Church ment-free voting. tive youth the message about (S) PHQ Kevithuto So- logical balance and also to pronounced the invoca- Miss Zehovire Avi Kechu, ethical and informed voting and phie; and Director of mitigate the effects of cli- tion and Joint Secretary Dimapur District Icon (SVEEP) responsibility of participation in Treasuries & Accounts, mate change, besides pre- Vidukho Kintso tendered encouraged and challenged the ^ƚƵĚĞŶƚƐŽĨŽƌŶĞƌƐƚŽŶĞ,ŝŐŚĞƌ^ĞĐŽŶĚĂƌLJ^ĐŚŽŽů͕ŝŵĂƉƵƌ͕ĂƚƚŚĞ^sWĐĂŵƉĂŝŐŶŝŶƚŚĞƐĐŚŽŽů͘ the electoral process. Daso Paphino. venting the extinction of the vote of thanks. Students encouraged to be self reliant Franciscan Congregation of St. Clare inducts new members Dimapur, Oct. 28 newly professed sisters to (EMN): The Franciscan be strong in their commit- Congregation of St. Clare ment in the Lord Jesus (FCC) Sisters has induct- and trust him profoundly. ed eight new members He recommended them to namely Rina Theresa, be strengthened in their Nencha Mary Baite, Ro- deep personal prayer and sna Baskey, Venes Yekuto in the Eucharist. and Regina Munda at The choir by the as- San Damiano Novitiate pirants of FCC added House in Medizephema liveliness and meaning on October 28. to the celebration. Rev. Rev. Dr. James Thop- Sr. Iren Yanthan, FCC, pil, Bishop of Kohima, anchored the ceremony officiated the ceremony of the Holy mass. During in the presence of Rev. the short felicitation pro- Dr. Joseph Aind, Bishop gramme, special melodi- of Dibrugarh, priests, Sr. ous songs and rhythmic Lilly Maria, FCC Pro- steps were performed by vincial Superior, all her the candidates. Sr. Ve- councillors, parents and nesYekuto proposed the ^ĞĐƌĞƚĂƌLJŽĨ>ĂŶĚZĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ͕z<ŝŬŚĞƚŽ^ĞŵĂ͕ĚƵƌŝŶŐǀŝƐŝƚƚŽĐŽīĞĞĨĂƌŵŝŶƵŶŚĞďŽƚŽĚŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ EĞǁůLJŝŶĚƵĐƚĞĚ&ŵĞŵďĞƌƐĂůŽŶŐǁŝƚŚƚŚĞŝƌƉĂƌĞŶƚƐ͕ŝƐŚŽƉŽĨ<ŽŚŝŵĂĂŶĚŽƚŚĞƌƉƌŝĞƐƚƐĂƚƚŚĞŝŶĚƵĐƟŽŶ ŽŶKĐƚŽďĞƌϮϲ͘ relatives of the sisters, vote of thanks on behalf and faithful from Ma- ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵŵĞŽŶKĐƚŽďĞƌϮϴ͘ of the new sisters. Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): Expounding MoU has been signed with a South Afri- nipur, Assam and Di- that the end of education is not to seek can firm, wherein the latter has assured to mapur. government job, Secretary of Land Re- buy the products on the spot at the same The new sisters were sources Development, Y Kikheto Sema rate of New York and London Stock Ex- accompanied by their par- has urged the students to engage in self change. ents to the altar in proces- employment and pass on the experience He encouraged the farmers to do mul- sion. Sr. Lilly, accorded and knowledge to others. ti-cropping along with coffee which could the words of welcome to Kikheto said this to students from sustain the farmers to a huge extent. Some the main celebrant, par- Mewar University, Rajasthan, comprising of the multi-cropping, according to him, ish priests, sisters, parents mostly from Eastern Nagaland who were included black pepper, betel nut, local and invited guests. She on a three-month field visit to the coffee chicken rearing and honey bee. also highlighted on the farms. Kikheto met the students during his During the course of the interaction, importance of the day visit to coffee farms at Litami New and the Secretary informed that the Coffee and the charism of the Old and Phushumi villages under VK area Board of India (CBI) has agreed to pro- congregation. There was of Zunheboto district on October 26. vide assistance to the coffee farmers for the lighting of the lamp, re- “With less other means of sustainable initial two years for maintenance. While movable of the traditional economy in Nagaland, which is basically stating that the maintenance fund might attires and receiving bless- agro and allied, he urged the agriculture not be sufficient in the management of the ing from parents before students to go back to the villages and farm, he encouraged the farmers to take the Holy Mass. teach the farmers about the farming tech- full advantage of the CBI assistance. Speaking on the occa- niques. The secretary informed that the depart- sion Dr. Rev. James, con- Kikheto along with officials from the ment had requested fund from the State gratulated the sisters for Land Resources Department (LRD) made government to assist the farmers who will their courage and deter- the visit to get first hand information about directly get the benefits in their account. mination to choose to live the progress of coffee cultivation since the Besides, he stated that the department the religious life. During department has been made as nodal de- would distribute coffee saplings free of his homily, Bishop Joseph partment for coffee plantation. cost as well as nursery maintenance cost. reflected on the word of During the interaction, farmers re- LRD Director, Hoto Yeptho, said the God based on creation vealed that the yielding was lesser com- department would thoroughly study the story. He said, ‘it is true pared to earlier years to which the officers diseases affecting coffee and accordingly love that we are created in explained that it was due to global climate advise the farmers. “Any problem can be His image and likeness.’ change and the problem of root rotting tackled with research and experience. So He also exhorted the sis- fungal infections and Stemborer pest in- do not worry about it,” he said. ters to be faithful by re- festations. In this regard, the department Other officers including joint director, sponding the love of God assured to give some tips to handle the deputy director, DPOs of Kohima and in living the evangelical diseases. Zunheboto were part of the LRD team counsel. Kikheto informed the farmers that an visiting the coffee farms. He also urged the NSCB announces GCC scheme Staff Reporter certain target to introduce Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): internet banking. Lauding Commemorating its gold- NSCB for their dedication en jubilee year, Nagaland towards the people espe- State Cooperative Bank cially those in rural areas, (NSCB) has announced to she reminded them that the offer General Credit Card greatest achievement of a (GCC) financial assistance bank is to observe if they to individuals to ensure are changing lives of the greater flow of entrepre- people through their serv- neurial credit, particularly ices. to small enterprises with a ‘Banking sector is a ceiling limit of Rs 50,000. two-way traffic and for a Under the scheme, the EM Images bank to survive, a customer bank has announced to E^'ĞŶĞƌĂůDĂŶĂŐĞƌ;ĐĐŽƵŶƚƐͬD/^Ϳ͕<Ğď͕ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐŝŶŐďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ has to contribute and main- award the best working ŵĞĞƚŽŶKĐƚŽďĞƌϮϴŝŶŝŵĂƉƵƌ͘ tain their responsibility to- corporative society. wards a bank,’ conveyed This was announced ebration. gested on the need to the ADC. by General Manager (Ac- ‘NSCB is for the peo- change programmes in ac- A customer of NSCB, counts/MIS) AK Deb at ple and the bank will cordance with customers’ taking the opportunity, re- the business meet of NSCB emphasise on creative be- need. quested the bank for main- in commemoration of its longingness building more Additional Deputy tenance of the branch of- 50 years celebration on Oc- relationship with the cus- Commissioner (ADC), fice with more customer tober 28 at Hotel Orient, tomers as it is the loyalty Dimapur, Sara S Jamir, in friendly environment to Dimapur. of a bank to develop social her keynote address, sug- progress with digitalisa- Deb also announced commitment,’ communi- gested the bank to embark tion and also opined that that NSCB would launch cated Deb. on digitalisation and intro- the loan system/policy “ATM on wheels” on No- Stressing on sea change duce internet banking, to needs to change for the vember 10 to mark culmi- with customers taste and which the NSCB remarked earnings of both the bank

nation of the year-long cel- market strategies, he sug- that a bank need to attain and customers. d a v p 1 7 0 2 / 3 6 8 EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, October 29, 2017 4 REGION All political parties Manipur MP Bhabananda adopts two model villages; assures upgradation Our Correspondent meeting held at Manipur Imphal, Oct. 28: A Our Correspondent comprehensive memorandum to day after Rajya Sabha Imphal, Oct. 28 (EMN): All political be submitted to the Prime Minister MP Kh Bhabananda’s parties meeting held with the state WĂƌƟĞƐǁĞůĐŽŵĞƐ and all concerned on the issue in the announcement to adopt Chief Minister N Biren Singh on larger interest of the state and people. two villages including Saturday welcomed for a peaceful ƉĞĂĐĞĨƵůƐŽůƵƟŽŶƚŽ Besides the house also decided Kwatha as model villages solution to the ongoing peace talk ƚŚĞŽŶŐŽŝŶŐƉĞĂĐĞ that all political parties present in in Manipur, state health between Government of India(GoI) the day’s meeting shall pursue the minister L Jayantakumar and NSCN(IM) without affecting the ƚĂůŬďĞƚǁĞĞŶ'Ž/ĂŶĚ GoI through their representative assured that the Primary interest of the other states. central leaders to preserve and protect Health Sub Centre at The all political parties meeting E^E;/DͿ the oneness of Manipur at any Kwatha village will be was held to strengthen the stand on circumstances. upgraded into a Primary the territorial integrity and oneness commenced from 3 pm at the Chief It also resolved that if necessary, Health Centre. of the State, sources said. Minister’s secretariat conference hall a delegation of all political parties Kwatha which is a The NSCN-IM is on a peace in Imphal resolved to depute members may visit to Delhi to highlight the small remote hamlet,about negotiation with the GoI and there of the consultative committee formed issue and its importance to the Prime 100 km south of Imphal is have been reports that a settlement by the state government on this issue Minister and others. located in Manipur’s newly with the insurgent group is possible in to Delhi and to meet concerned Later as the meet authorised created Tengnoupal district near future. One of the key demands important stakeholders of GoI and the Chief Minister to nominate the bordering Myanmar. of NSCN-IM is integration of to know the latest development and members of sub-committee, Deputy Rajya Sabha MP Naga-inhabited areas of Arunachal facts at the earliest. Chief Minister Y Joykumar who is Kh Bhabananda has Pradesh, Assam and Manipur. The meet also decided to form a the leader of National People’s Party also announced that According to official sources sub-committee among the political will head the newly formed seven two villages -Kwatha in available here, the meeting which parties representatives to draft a member sub-committee. Tengnoupal district and Takhel in Imphal East DŝŶŝƐƚĞƌ,ĞĂůƚŚ>:ĂLJĞŶƚĂŬƵŵĂƌsŝƐŝƟŶŐDŽƌĞŚ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂů͕W,DŽƌĞŚĂŶĚƌƚΘƵůƚƵƌĞĂŵƉƵƐĂƚDŽƌĞŚ district as model villages in ŽŶKĐƚ͘Ϯϴ͘;/WZWŚŽƚŽͿ Manipur. LJP demands PM’s intervention to stop attacks on NE people Minister Jayantakumar made the announcement Safety Office at Moreh, construction. Prior to his also informed that the during his inspection visit he said that being a border visit at District Hospital New Delhi, Oct. 28 (PTI): recommendations of the country. pending at different police construction of Kwatha at Moreh Hospital and town, functioning of such and PHC Moreh, Minister Citing a rise in the number Bezbaruah Committee in It had also stressed on stations and courts across PHC is already in the PHC, Moreh on Saturday. facilities is very much inspected the site for the of cases involving racial letter and spirit. raising awareness about the the country, be investigated work programme list of He interacted with the needed. construction of Cultural discrimination and attacks The committee was north-eastern states and and tried expeditiously to the government. For the staff of District Hospital, The food items come Centre, Moreh. on those from the north- formed in 2014 under addressing the grievances of ensure justice at the earliest,” purpose, required fund has Moreh and assured that from Myanmar and China Minister was east in the national capital, the chairmanship of M P the people from the region it read. already been earmarked, the basic requirement of need to be quality tested, accompanied by Keirao the Manipur unit of the Bezbaruah, a member of the living in other states. The Manipur unit of the he added. Moreh Hospital and PHC, he added. M L A L R e m e s h w o r Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) North-Eastern Council. The memorandum Ram Vilas Paswan-led party Besides he also Moreh will be provided as He also inspected Meitei, Health Secretary today demanded Prime It had recommended also suggested that the listed a number of “hate maintained that a cultural intimated and proposed by the progress of the Sumant Singh, Health Minister Narendra Modi’s that the government took government should form a crimes or incidents” against site will also be constructed the Staff and locals. construction of Barrack Director Dr K Rajo, intervention in the matter. special police initiatives new panel if the Bezbaruah the north- eastern people at Kwatha village to He also inspected the Type Quarter at the Director AYUSH, Dr In a memorandum to ensure the safety and committee’s report was “not in the national capital and preserve the Ancient site for the construction complex of PHC, Moreh Guneshore Sharma, Joint submitted to the prime security of the north-eastern satisfactory”. other parts of the country. Cultural Traditions of of Food Safety Office at near Moreh Police Station. Director Art & Culture, minister, the party also people living in Delhi-NCR “We also demand that The LJP is a constituent Manipur. Moreh. Regarding the He showed dissatisfaction Keshorjit and officials from urged him to implement the and other parts of the all the cases of hate crimes, in the ruling NDA. Minister Jayantakumar requirement of Food to the slow progress of the Health Department. To increase silk production Govt Backlogs plaguing judicial system —Justice Ranjan Gogoi Guwahati, Oct. 28 (PTI): Supreme functioning against the sanctioned accountability through structural importance of this act in line with has pumped Rs. 690 cr — CSB Court judge Justice Ranjan Gogoi number of about 18,000,” he said. changes and by setting performance the personal choices, transgenders, today said backlogs are plaguing The pendency in the district and standards and capacities. and other relevant subjects. Shillong, Oct. 28 (PTI): To counter China production. the judicial system of the country subordinate courts is a “staggering” It also formulated four strategic “The enormous challenges s growing silk production, the Government He also lauded the eri production which and has gained it disrepute in the 2.68 crores. initiatives of policy changes, re- facing us today, combined with the of India has pumped in Rs 690 crore has reached 3,600 tonne in 2016-17 even international community. He said the national consultation engineering procedure, human pressing demands of the future, in 24 districts in the North East region, as muga production was 141 tonne and Justice Gogoi was delivering for strengthening the judiciary resource development, and are compelling us to rethink and Central Silk Board (CSB) chairman K M production of mulberry silk stood at 45 the Justice K N Saikia memorial towards reducing pendency and leveraging information and reassess our existing jurisprudence, Hanumantharayappa said today. tonne this year. lecture organized by the North delays was held in New Delhi communications technology, he to effectively deal with the increasing “Under North East Region Textile In Meghalaya, the Centre has funded a East Institute of Advanced Studies in October 2009 to facilitate an said. complexity of our problems”, he Promotion Scheme (NERTPS), 24 projects pilot mulberry project for three years worth here. immediate solution. On right to privacy Justice Gogoi said. worth Rs 690 crore is being implemented Rs 29 crore at Thadlaskein in West Jaintia “Let us take stock of the hard The participants at the said it is protected as an intrinsic The event was attended by the in NE states and of these, six are in Assam, Hills district and also at the government farm facts. Against the 900 seats available consultations identified two major part of the right to life and personal Chief Justice of Gauhati High court, one in Sikkim, two each in Meghalaya at Laban. in the different high courts of the goals for judicial reform - increasing liberty under Article 21 and as a part Justice Ajit Singh, all the current and Manipur and the rest in other states,” The mulberry farms in Meghalaya are country almost 250 are vacant. access to justice by reducing of the freedoms guaranteed by Part sitting judges and retired judges, Hanumantharayappa told PTI on his one almost a 100 year old, first set up by the About 15,000 courts at the district delays and arrears in the justice III of the Constitution. leaders of political parties and senior day visit to the state. British in 1925 but their growth story after and sub-divisional levels are delivery system, and enhancing He also highlighted the government officials. He said the scheme is being implemented Independence is negligible and is a dying art under two broad categories - the Integrated at present. Sericulture Development Project (ISDP) Taking a cue from what the British did, and the Intensive Bivoltine Sericulture the Centre has identified three districts in Sonowal inaugurates first Ghy. international film fest Workshop on IIT Act and Development Project [IBSDP] covering Meghalaya and an intensive awareness Mulberry, Eri and Muga. campaign will be launched to help draw back Guwahati, Oct. 28 (IANS): International Film Festival is the state government has also cyber crime held at Manipur The scheme is aimed at a holistic silkworm farmers to the trade. Assam Chief Minister the latest addition to the State decided to increase the numbers Our Correspondent development of sericulture in all its spheres “Before we started silk board, British Sarbananda Sonowal said on government’s keen interest in of films to which government Imphal, Oct. 28: A one day awareness workshop from plantation development to production had identified Shillong as a centre for Saturday the government will strengthening the film industry. provides financial assistance,” on Information Technology (IT) Act, copyright of fabrics with value addition at every stage rearing silkworms. We are implementing establish one drama school for The GIFF, which will see he said. and cyber crime was held under the aegis of of production chain. a Rs 29 crore 3 year n-to-n project in preserving the state’s theatrical the participation of 78 films “The presence of different department of computer science and engineering “All four commercially exploited Mulbery production wherein nursery, land traditions even as he said there from 32 countries, is also countries in the film festival of Manipur Technical University (MTU) at its varieties of silk mulberry, muga, eri and development, plantation, rearing tools, are plans to make the ongoing expected to be a catalyst to the would also lead to cultural and Takyelpat complex at Imphal on Saturday. tasar are produced in the North-east and this rearing house, irrigation for plantation, international film festival an Act East Policy which envisages business exchanges between Vice Chancellor of the MTU Dr Laiphrakpam region contributes about 21 per cent of the cocoon, product development, marketing annual event. making Guwahati the gateway Assam and other nations,” he Tombi Singh inaugurated the workshop total silk production in the country,” he said. and training for farmers,” he said. The Chief Minister was to Southeast Asian nations. added. wherein LMS Law college lecturer Sapam The Silk Board chairman also informed The Integrated project for Eri, Mulbery speaking at the inaugural The Chief Minister also He said that filmmakers, Dilip Singh,Kolkata based CDAC’s Koushik that the government has big plans as far and Muga is in West Jaintia Hills district, ceremony of the first Guwahati pointed out his government’s who come to Assam and shoot Maiti,Cyber crime cell division DSP John spoke as promotion of silk farming is concerned Williamnagar in East Garo Hills and International Film Festival commitment to the growth of a minimum of 25 per cent of on the IT Act, cuber forensics and tools related to meet the domestic demand and also Trikkikilla in West Garo Hills district, the (GIFF) at Srimanta Sankardev the film industry in Assam said the film in Assam will get a issues and cyber crimes. at the same time to counter China s Silk Central Silk Board, chairman added. International Auditorium at that the State Government has financial grant of up to 25 per According to Debina Laishram of computer Sankardev Kalakshetra in the decided to give a subsidy of Rs cent of the expenditure made science and engineering department of the city. 50 lakh for reopening of closed in the state. MTU, the workshop was organised exclusively “The first ever Guwahati cinema halls and Rs 25 lakh for Welcoming the film for the students of the varsity to provide with Chennai SIMS doctor conducted media clinic International Film Festival will renovation of the existing or producers to come to Assam, in depth knowledge and skills to protect their be launch pad for Assamese functional cinema halls. Sonowal said that if they make information assets where the students can acquire films to conquer the world and “In case of establishment their films based on the story understanding of various computer and network the government will make this of new cinema halls the state line of Assam’s culture, tourism security threats such as identity theft, credit card film festival an annual event,” government has decided to or heritage, the government fraud, online banking, virus and backdoors, emails Sonowal said. provide a subsidy of 25 per cent would provide financial grant hoaxes, loss of confidential information, hacking He added that the Guwahati of the capital cost. Moreover, to 10 per cent. attacks and social engineering etc. New Delhi, Dhaka to restore pre-1965 rail links — B’desh Minister Agartala, Oct. 28 (IANS): India and are Petrapole-Benapole, Gede- Bangladesh will restore the pre-1965 Darshana, Radhikapur-Biral and status of rail connections between Singhabad-Rohanpur. the two neighbours, Bangladesh Two more rail connections have Railway Minister Mazibul Hoque been proposed. Feni (Bangladesh)- said here. Belonia (India) will connect Tripura “India and Bangladesh will with the Bangladesh sea port of jointly restore the pre-1965 status of Chittagong, and West Bengal’s our rail connections. Siliguri will connect Panchagarh in “Currently India and Bangladesh North-Western Bangladesh, opening have four operational rail links the scope for future cargo movement. between West Bengal and western India’s External Affairs Minister Bangladesh. More rail connections Sushma Swaraj during her visit to Guwahati:, Oct 28 (EMN) Acclaimed emerged as a ‘healthy and rewarding would be restored in the near future,” Bangladesh earlier this week said gastro surgeon Dr. Patta Radhakrishna hangout’ for the media persons. Many Hoque told IANS here on Friday a significant area of the bilateral from SIMS Hospital, Chennai conducted working journalists with high blood night. cooperation is the quest to increase the weekly evening OPD clinic at Guwahati pressure and sugar were usually diagnosed “The Agartala-Akhaura connectivity through restoration of Press Club on Oct. 27, where the practicing in the previous camps and they were (Bangladesh) new rail link will be pre-1965 links encompassing road, doctor advised over 15 media persons on advised for follow up actions. operational within a year. Funded rail, water and coastal shipping. various relevant ailments. Till date, practicing physicians from by India, the necessary works for The frequency of the Dhaka-

Binay Hatikakoti, a SIMS official from Apollo Chennai Hospital, Manipal laying the new 15-km rail track PTI Maitree express has been increased. Northeast India assisted in conducting the Bangalore Hospital, Fortis Hospital between Agartala railway station Chief Minister Manik Sarkar with Bangladesh Railways Minister Mazibul Hoque in the The journey time of the Dhaka- health camp. Bangalore, Medanta the Medicity Hospital, and Akhaura railway station has ƐŝĚĞůŝŶĞŽĨZŽƚĂƌLJŵƵůƟͲĚŝƐƚƌŝĐƚĐŽŶĨĞƌĞŶĐĞͲ^ĞƚƵďĂŶĚŚĂŶĂƚZĂďŝŶĚƌĂ^ĂƚĂďĂƌƐŚŝŬŝŚĂǀĂŶ Kolkata Maitree Express will be Organised under the ‘Evening with a Down Towan Hospital, GNRC Hospitals, already started.” in Agartala on Friday. reduced from nine to six hours, by Doctor’ a programme for the benefit of press Hayat Hospital, Ayursundra Hospital, The Bangladesh Minister is doing away with the two-phased club members along with their dependants, Nemcare Hospital, Sun Valley Hospital, here to attend the Rotary Clubs of Sheikh Hasina met her then Indian his visit to Dhaka in June 2015. immigration checks at the Indian the Oct. 21 camp was attended by medicine Sight First Eye-Clinic, Barthakur Clinic, India and Bangladesh’s two-day counterpart, Manmohan Singh, in “India is the best friend of border of Gede and Bangladesh specialist Dr. Brajendra Lahkar from Dispur Wintrobe Hospital etc. have attended the third “Setubandhan” international New Delhi. Bangladesh. The country sheltered border of Darshana. hospital. camps. programme. Former Railway Minister lakhs of Bangladeshi men and The inaugural commercial The participants also got the opportunity Though camps are primarily organised The state-run Indian Railway Suresh Prabhu and his Bangladeshi women in the 1971 Liberation War run of the Kolkata-Khulna second to check their weight, blood pressure & for the benefit of press club members with Construction Company (Ircon) will counterpart, Majibul Haque, jointly and helped a lot to create a sovereign passenger train service is expected sugar, bone density and pulmonary functions their close relatives, any journalist of the lay the five km track on the Indian laid its foundation stone here on July country of Bangladesh,” said Hoque, to start by the middle of next month. during the camp. region (also the country) with their family side while the remaining 10 km 31 last year. who is himself a Bangladeshi More bus services linking the cities Launched in August 2016 with initial members may take the advantage of clinics, would be laid by the Bangladesh The Indian governament would “Mukti Yoddha” (freedom fighter) of Bangladesh and India have also support from Dr. Jayanta Bardoloi, said a statement from the pioneer press railways. bear the entire cost of the project. and trained in Tripura during the begun. managing director of Dispur hospital in club of Northeast India adding that similar The Rs 963 crore ($145 million) The issue had also figured during nine-month-long war. The Kolkata-Khulna passenger raising a doctor’s chamber at the press initiatives are also encouraged in other parts project was finalised in January 2010 Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s The four operational railway train service was operational till club premises, the series of camps have of the region. when Bangladesh Prime Minister meeting with Sheikh Hasina during links between India and Bangladesh 1965. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, October 29, 2017 STATE 5 Thahekhu village issues traffic regulation Wokha police point gets facelift Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): the road, which it had ne- Thahekhu Village Council glected for the last 10-15 (TVC) has imposed restric- years, since the increased tions on plying of heavy number of vehicles ply- vehicles along the village ing within the village is approach road. likely to gravely damage The regulation was is- the road. sued after observing that In the light of the above many heavy vehicles con- stated circumstances, the tinue to use the village ap- village authorities has urged proach road thus endan- the responsible department gering the life span of the to give due importance to road despite notification the road at the earliest fail- to take the State PWD ing which it cautioned to road entering from left side close the route for public of Thahekhu tower junc- if the road is not accorded tion while coming from Village volunteers monitoring vehicle movement at Thahekhu tower junction on October 27. timely and decent mainte- Dhobinalla side and exit nance. at GHS Thahekhu vice on Friday to monitor the resources. ditionally, the recent partial Meanwhile, TVC has versa for those approaching movement of heavy vehi- It may also be noted caving in of culvert at Kha- requests the commuters from Rangapahar Railway cles and directing them to that following the damage shiram near The Maple playing within the village Crossing side. the specified route. of bridge at Nagarjan, ve- Tree School has compelled road to comply with the Youth of Wokha Town Ao Baptist Arogo during the social service on October 27. In view of this, the TVC The specified route for hicles both light and heavy heavy vehicles of the Army speed limit and cooperate Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): ministry social service. properties. along with GBs, Thahekhu heavy vehicles falls under ones plying along Ran- to take Thahekhu route with the village authori- Wokha town police point The youth undertook Meanwhile, the youth Village Students’ Union the purview of the State gapahar Railway Cross- adding to worsening of ties. Further, the TVC also received a facelift on Octo- the initiative as an attempt ministry has acknowledged and other frontal bodies PWD. However, the TVC ing via Thahekhu village the road. informed about the free ber 27 as youth from Wok- not only to give the area the help of the Wokha of the village deployed and Thahekhu VDB have has increased in multiples In this regard, TVC has public toilets and urinals ha Town Ao Baptist Arogo a facelift but also to en- town Fire Service Depart- volunteers at various in- been annually maintaining worsening the already dire appealed the responsible constructed at various loca- cleaned and painted the courage young people to ment and M/s Lichio steel tersections of the village the road with its limited condition of the road. Ad- department to maintain tions along the route. area as part of the youth start taking care of public fabrication. NLSF serves seven-day ultimatum Agri dept. organises training in Longleng AFFIDAVIT Dimapur, Oct 28 (EMN): Nagaland requirements, the delay and on instalment I, Sanwarmal Vijaywergia Law Students’ Federation (NLSF) has The programme was the names Shanwar bore signs of inefficiency and unaccount- Mal Vijaywergia and demanded the department concerned to ability of the department concerned. chaired by SDAO Tamlu, Laklei Phom, and the vote Sanwarmal Vijaywergia is release the scholarship in full within seven As the central ministry duly sanction one and the same person. days without delay, while it also stated amount on due time as it is a centrally of thanks was proposed by K Sohang, SDAO, My name Sanwarmal that failing to comply with the demand sponsored schemes, the federation has Vijaywergia will be use would compel the federation to seek legal termed the delay in releasing scholarship Longleng. About 65 farm- for all o cial purpose by service. as procedural lapses and negative system ers and field staff attended A davit No.1377/17, the programme. The federation has questioned the de- of the machinery. It has affirmed to fight Dt: 06-10-17. D-4757 lay in disbursement of scholarship and on the battle and not allow the ‘unethical instalment basis which was the first of its practices to continue.’ kind practised by any state in the country. In this regard, the federation general It has termed apathy of the Higher Educa- secretary Medochutuo Kiewhuo and the tion Department towards the earnest plea information secretary Roland Zeliang of students for their due rights as gross have demanded the department con- violation of principle ethics and blatant cerned to release the scholarship in full Over 70% candidates Free training sponsored dereliction of official duties. within seven days. It cautioned the failing placed after training of by Ministry of DONER in Stating that the objective of scholar- to fulfil the demand within the stipulated last two batches Hospitality Industry ship was to provide financial assistance time would compel the federation to seek 1. With a view to provide skill training leading to high employability to students to manage their educational legal service to redress its grievances. LQ WKH ¿HOG RI +RVSLWDOLW\7UDYHO7RXULVP PLQLVWU\ RI '21(5 Agriculture department officials and the participants at the one-day training on organic farming in Longleng *RYHUQPHQWRI,QGLDLVSURYLGLQJIUHH2QH

READERS’ MIRROR VIEWS & REVIEWS Did Subhas Chandra Bose Really Set Foot on Naga Hills? day it may come to shame us all”! wrote on 19.10.44 to his men in the Frontline Bose gravely injured but was still alive, the death of Subhas Chandra Bose be made Thepfulhouvi Solo. Retd IFS (RR-68) Social Shame like Personal shame is a from Burma informing them in the frontline people took him including Indian Passengers Public and Japan gave all Papers including serious matter of considerable Moral and (it could not be in Naga Hills or Manipur of the plane to the nearby Army Hospital Bose’s Ash kept in a Shrine in Japan to Prime ome Public may be tired of say ‘Bose Ethical value in a civilized society we all as- Area) he is going to “Syonan” (Saigon). but the next morning on 18 August 1945 he Minister Modi in 2016. Modi accepted the “never set his foot in Naga Hills Dis- pire. Puroh has emphasized a very important This Demo-Official of ‘ARZI HUKU- died of severe burns according to Japanese majority Report of the Commissions on the trict...during the Second World War”’ responsibility of us all have on the Society. MATE AZAD HIND’ letter shows that at sources. death of Chandra Bose. Sand some others who still feel impor- I personally do not know Mr. P. Puroh, the time –October 1944- Chandra Bose was The Japanese cremated the persons and This debate in Nagaland on the Subject tantly happy with themselves to claim seeing I hear he is a Retd Professor of History of on a journey moving away from frontline. kept the Ashes in a Shrine. today conjures up respectable queer charac- Bose in their Village and Village Gate dispens- a Premier College in Kohima. He has given We in Naga Hills know the allied forces Much later, the Government of India ters like in the Miguel Cervantes’s Duke Don ing Justice to some erring Japanese soldiers. detailed information and it rationally and routed Japanese Forces in June 1944 at Ko- constituted more than one Commission one Quixote, -without any curiosity for the Truth However, the contention is like the Story conscionably tells of the veracity of the docu- hima and by October-December the Allied after another to investigate the circumstances outside. In addition ‘who like to believe only of Don Quixote and Squire Sacho Panza in ments he said of the famous son of Bengal Forces including some Naga Soldiers still of the death of Subhas Chandra Bose. what they choose to believe’, devoid of na- the Book by Spanish Writer Miguel Cervan- “never set his foot in Naga Hills during the alive, were chasing the Japanese in Rangoon Some people said Bose fled from Inde- tive intuition of wisdom, prudence and with tes. It has deeper Social Consequences to the Second World War”. from Kohima. pendent India because Nehru threatened he greedy purchased loyalists as Sacho Panza is Naga. The Professor must know what he is talk- From Syonan, on 17 August 1945, Bose would arrest Bose and hand him over to the for his Master, are not the qualities of Naga It is because of these deeper social con- ing about as a Historian and I have no reason boarded an overloaded Japanese Army Car- British on War Crimes, others said on finding Society we would like for the future! sequences on the future of the Naga Society to disbelieve the documents he quoted. Bose go Plane on way to Taipei. Unfortunately, the Germans and the Japanese failures in the Therefore, perhaps this Armageddon on that I write this short comment here again. could not have been in Naga Hills in April- the overloaded plane skidded beyond the War, Bose was proceeding to Russia to get Subhas Chandra Bose between those ‘who like Mr. P. Puroh’s on 27. 10. 2017 in the Mir- May 1944 in Naga Hills. short Taipei Airstrip at night, knocked on the arms from Stalin for the struggle. to believe only what they choose to believe’ Vrs ror, in its last sentence on the social conse- I have myself in person a copy of a small obstructions beyond the Airstrip and broke Someone in India recently, on the strength the ‘Curious for prudent Truth’, is a revelation quences on the Naga said, “Otherwise one short signed letter Subhas Chandra Bose into parts. of RTI, demanded all Papers connected with very crucial to our younger Generation.

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7KHFRQWHQWVRIDUWLFOHVLQWKLVSDJHGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÀHFWWKH(GLWRULDOYLHZRUSROLF\RIWKHSDSHU EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, October 29, 2017 7 Migrant Jihadis: ISIS Freed From Raqqa, in Search of Endless Battles into freedom fighters whenever there was proposal was under active consideration of foot soldiers, armed to the teeth with fierce relocated far afield to unsettle any targeted Saeed Naqvi | IANS need. Simply put, terrorists fighting Syrian the President of the US last summer, with Jihadism and financed, well, by Saudi society with a Muslim minority. President Bashar al-Assad were freedom his adviser Steve Bannon grinning from Arabia. Qatar, Turkey, the Emirates have The Moscow initiative on Afghanistan he final shootout in the old Wild fighters, worthy of support in training with ear to ear at the prospect of Afghan raw all had their hand in this till. had anticipated some of this. When China, West movies has the camera dwell lethal weapons. But Assad fighting terror- materials funnelled suitably into Trump’s In its first, experimental stage this Ji- Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and eventually on the blaze engulfing the Sher- ists was foul: he was a thug, thwarting de- “America first” receptacle. Read the Atlan- hadism was able to push back Soviet power even India and several Central Asian coun- iff’s office. The Sheriff leads the T mocracy. Heads I win; tails you loose. Of tic magazine on that theme. The deal was from Afghanistan in 1989. The careless- tries met in Moscow last April, the main charge into the saloon where the bad men course, there must be excesses committed almost done. ness with which the US turned its back on item on the agenda was that Taliban, be- lounge around. by Assad, like us in Kashmir, but the larger Never mind if they were not allowed this high voltage takfirism was stunning. ing an Afghan National entity, should be If this analogy is to be applied to the fi- context dwarves these. to reinvent the British empire in Afghani- US strategist Zbigniew Brzezinski’s terse incorporated in Kabul’s power structure. nal blow up taking place in West Asia, par- If you find my tone at a variance from stan. The world’s biggest provider of comment was typical: “We were focused The move would isolate the IS, Al Qaeda ticularly since the Russians entered Syria what you have seen and read on Syria, do mercenary fighting units controls other on bringing down the Soviet Union; we and their affiliates and thus prevent them in 2015 to help fight “terrorist outfits” like please watch Congressional hearings with fiefdoms. They are part of the core group were not worried about some stirred up from unsettling countries in the region. Jabhat al Nusra, Al Qaeda, ISIS and so Army Commanders managing the Syrian advising the Abu Dhabi ruler. Thanks to Muslims.” The Moscow initiative came after on, the script will have to be expanded on show. Not to be missed is the hapless De- Blackwater, Latin American soldiers are These “stirred up” Muslims boomer- Trump’s announcement: he would drasti- an epic scale, focused not on one saloon fence Secretary, Ashton Carter, admitting fighting for the Saudis in Yemen. How anged in Kashmir, Cairo, Algiers. Post cally scale down in Afghanistan. But, true but on a series of them, serving clusters of before a full press corps how a $500 mil- will countries like Colombia utilize their 9/11 wars, with Jihadist foot soldiers, has to form, Trump changed his mind. He is homesteads. Kobane, Aleppo, Idlib, Hama, lion programme to train Syrians had to citizens trained and tested in combat left a rich crop of Jihadists in platoon and now embarked on an open ended involve- Homs, Palmyra, Mosul, Raqqa, Kirkuk.... be abandoned because the trainees hand- when they return home? Bogota may not company strength. ment in Afghanistan - with all accompa- I can set the scene for the script hav- ed their weapons to Jabhat al Nusra and have the money to afford Blackwater, but Robert Fisk, authoritative journalist on nying dangers. In the name of fighting the ing travelled to Homs, Hama, Daraa at found safe passage to few know where. surely Trump may find battle-ready Co- West Asia, has a telling piece in The Inde- IS, Afghanistan may end up becoming a the outset when US Ambassador Stephen The mad pursuit for a New Middle lombians useful against a country on his pendent: “ISIS has lost Raqqa - so where hatchery for multiples of IS and Al Qae- Ford was promoting democracy, meeting East, repeatedly thwarted, keeps resurfac- hit-list: Venezuela. will its fighters head to next?” The Syr- das. The Mujahideen will have come full insurgents. It was an open road show. ing, hydra-like. The driving force behind The most sinister part of the post 9/11 ian Democratic Forces, mostly Kurdish, circle. Americans had said at the very outset the neo con dream has metastasized into wars inaugurated by the US in West Asia backed by the Americans, were supposed to Has Islamic militancy increased since of their involvement in Syria that they all sorts of outlandish and frightful sce- is their endlessness. This has become so, be fighting the IS. the global war on terror was launched? An would not have boots on the ground. The narios. particularly after the Afghan and Iraqi ex- What has actually happened is mind honest answer will place this piece in per- Russians had indicated no such squeam- Has the strategic community forgotten perience. The US learnt at great cost that boggling. US air power has flattened Raqqa spective. ishness. In other words, Russians would founder of Blackwater, Eric Prince’s idea troops in both theatres were inextricably on the scale of Dresden in World War II. have a ringside seat on Americans’ messy of “governing” Afghanistan exactly as the bogged down in the quicksand. Wisdom But by Fisk’s testimony, 275 IS fighters (A senior commentator on political and involvement with Nusra here or Al Qaeda British governed India in early 20th cen- dawned. Air power, missiles, drones would have been freed to go where they like. Deir diplomatic affairs, Saeed Naqvi can be there. tury - under a “Viceroy”? Yes, the written provide cover, if needed, to “indigenous” ez-Zzor is one destination. But they can be reached on [email protected]. The These gangs were instantly transformed views expressed are personal.) Master of Many Trades is a marvellous description of Neal Cas- pert, noticed that the radiation produced strongly we retain them. When the nucleus tions. The initial spurt of learning gives Robert Twigger | aeon.in sady working like a demon, changing tyres by microwaves melted a chocolate bar in basalisis ‘switched on’, acetylcholine flows out, and the expert is left, like an animal, in a tyre shop and finding himself uplifted his pocket and developed microwave ov- and new connections occur. When it is merely defending his territory. One sees Our age reveres the specialist but rather than diminished by the work. Indus- ens. And Hiram Maxim, the inventor of switched off, we make far fewer new con- this in the academic arena, where ancient humans are natural polymaths, at trialism tends toward monopathy because the modern machine gun, was inspired by nections. professors vie with each other to expel in- our best when we turn our minds to of the growth of divided labour, but it is a self-cocking mousetrap he had made in Between birth and the age of ten or truders from their hard-won patches. Just many things only when the physical element is removed his teens. eleven, the nucleus basalisis is permanent- look at the bitter arguments over how far that the real problems begin. When the I thought you were either a ‘natural’ or ly ‘switched on’. It contains an abundance the sciences should be allowed to encroach travelled with Bedouin in the West- body remains still and the mind is forced to nothing. Then I saw natural athletes fall of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and on the humanities. But the polymath, what- ern Desert of Egypt. When we got a do something repetitive, the human inside behind when they didn’t practice enough. this means new connections are being ever his or her ‘level’ or societal status, is puncture, they used tape and an old us rebels. This, shamefully, was a great morale boost- made all the time. Typically this means not constrained to defend their own turf. inner tube to suck air from three tyres The average job now is done by some- er that a child will be learning almost all the The polymath’s identity and value comes I one who is stationary in front of some kind Despite all this, there remains the mel- time — if they see or hear something once from multiple mastery. to inflate a fourth. It was the cook who sug- gested the idea; maybe he was used to mak- of screen. Someone who has just one over- ancholy joke about the scientist who out- they remember it. But as we progress to- Besides, it may be that the humanities ing food designed for a few go further. Far riding interest is tunnel-visioned, a bore, lines a whole new area of study only to wards the later teenage years the brain be- have less to worry about than it seems. An from expressing shame at having no pump, but also a specialist, an expert. Welcome to dismiss it out of hand because it trespass- comes more selective. From research into intriguing study funded by the Dana foun- they told me that carrying too many tools the monopathic world, a place where only es across too many field boundaries and the way stroke victims recover lost skills it dation and summarised by Dr Michael is the sign of a weak man; it makes him the single-minded can thrive. Of course, the would never get funding. Somehow, this is has been observed that the nucleus basalis Gazzaniga of the University of California, lazy. The real master has no tools at all, rest of us are very adept at pretending to be just as believable as any number of amaz- only switches on when one of three condi- Santa Barbara, suggests that studying the only a limitless capacity to improvise with specialists. We doctor our CVs to make it ing breakthroughs inspired by the cross- tions occur: a novel situation, a shock, or performing arts — dance, music and acting what is to hand. The more fields of knowl- look as if all we ever wanted to do was sell fertilisation of disciplines. intense focus, maintained through repeti- — actually improves one’s ability to learn edge you cover, the greater your resources mobile homes or Nespresso machines. It’s One could tell similar stories about tion or continuous application. anything else. Collating several studies, the for improvisation. common sense, isn’t it, to try to create the breakthroughs in art — cubism crossed the Over-specialisation, eventually retreats researchers found that performing arts gen- We hear the descriptive words psycho- impression that we are entirely focused on simplicity of African carving with a grow- into defending what one has learnt rather erated much higher levels of motivation path and sociopath all the time, but here’s the job we want? And wasn’t it ever thus? ing non-representational trend in European than making new connections than other subjects. These enhanced levels a new one: monopath. It means a person In fact, it wasn’t. Classically, a poly- painting. Jean-Michel Basquiat and Banksy I know from my own experience of of motivation made students aware of their with a narrow mind, a one-track brain, a math was someone who ‘had learnt took street graffiti and made it acceptable studying martial arts in Japan that intense own ability to focus and concentrate on im- bore, a super-specialist, an expert with no much’, conquering many different subject to galleries. In business, cross-fertilisation study brings rewards that are impossible to provement. Later, even if they gave up the other interests — in other words, the role- areas. As the 15th-century polymath Leon is the source of all kinds of innovations: achieve by casual application. For a year arts, they could apply their new-found tal- model of choice in the Western world. You Battista Alberti — an architect, painter, fibres inspired by spider webs have become I studied an hour a day three days a week ent for concentration to learning anything think I jest? In June, I was invited on the horseman, archer and inventor — wrote: a source of bulletproof fabric; practically and made minimal progress. For a further n ew. Today programme on BBC Radio 4 to say a ‘a man can do all things if he will’. Dur- every mobile phone also seems to be a year I switched to an intensive course of I find this very suggestive. The old Ren- few words on the river Nile, because I had ing the Renaissance, polymathy became computer, a camera and a GPS tracker. To five hours a day five days a week. The gains aissance idea of mastering physical as well a new book about it. The producer called part of the idea of the ‘perfected man’, the come up with such ideas, you need to know were dramatic and permanent, resulting in as intellectual skills appears to have real me ‘Dr Twigger’ several times. I was flat- manifold master of intellectual, artistic things outside your field. What’s more, the a black belt and an instructor certificate. grounding in improving our general ability tered, but I also felt a sense of panic. I have and physical pursuits. Leonardo da Vinci further afield your knowledge extends, the Deep down I was pessimistic that I could to learn new things. It is having the confi- never sought or held a PhD. After the third was said to be as proud of his ability to greater potential you have for innovation. actually learn a martial art. I thought you dence that one can learn something new ‘Dr’, I gently put the producer right. And bend iron bars with his hands as he was of Invention fights specialisation at every were either a ‘natural’ or nothing. Then I that opens the gates to polymathic activity. of course, it was fine — he didn’t especially the Mona Lisa. turn. Human nature and human progress saw natural athletes fall behind when they There is, I think, a case to be made for want me to be a doctor. The culture did. Polymaths such as Da Vinci, Goethe are polymathic at root. And life itself is didn’t practice enough. This, shamefully, a new area of study to counter the mono- My Nile book was necessarily the work of and Benjamin Franklin were such high various — you need many skills to be able was a great morale booster. pathic drift of the modern world. Call it a generalist. But the radio needs credible achievers that we might feel a bit reluctant to live it. In traditional cultures, everyone The fact that I succeeded where others polymathics. Any such field would have to guests. It needs an expert — otherwise why to use the word ‘polymath’ to describe our can do a little of everything. Though one were failing also gave me an important key include physical, artistic and scientific ele- would anyone listen? own humble attempts to become multi-tal- man might be the best hunter or archer or to the secret of learning. There was noth- ments to be truly rounded. It isn’t just that The monopathic model derives some ented. We can’t all be geniuses. But we do trapper, he doesn’t do only that. ing special about me, but I worked at it and mastering physical skills aids general learn- of its credibility from its success in busi- all still indulge in polymathic activity; it’s The benefits of polymathic endeavour I got it. One reason many people shy away ing. The fact is, if we exclude the physi- ness. In the late 18th century, Adam Smith part of what makes us human. in innovation are not so hard to see. What from polymathic activity is that they think cality of existence and reduce everything (himself an early polymath who wrote not So, say that we all have at least the po- is less obvious is how we ever allowed they can’t learn new skills. I believe we all worth knowing down to book-learning, we only on economics but also philosophy, tential to become polymaths. Once we have ourselves to lose sight of them. The prob- can — and at any age too — but only if miss out on a huge chunk of what makes astronomy, literature and law) noted that a word, we can see the world more clearly. lem, I believe, is some mistaken assump- we keep learning. ‘Use it or lose it’ is the us human. Remember, Feynman had to the division of labour was the engine of And that’s when we notice a huge cogni- tions about learning. We come to believe watchword of brain plasticity. be physically competent enough to spin a capitalism. His famous example was the tive dissonance at the centre of Western that we can only learn when we are young, People as old as 90 who actively ac- plate to get his new idea. way in which pin-making could be broken culture: a huge confusion about how new and that only ‘naturals’ can acquire certain quire new interests that involve learning Polymathics might focus on rapid down into its component parts, greatly in- ideas, new discoveries, and new art actu- skills. We imagine that we have a limited retain their ability to learn. But if we stop methods of learning that allow you to creasing the overall efficiency of the pro- ally come about. budget for learning, and that different skills taxing the nucleus basalis, it begins to dry master multiple fields. It might also work duction process. But Smith also observed Science, for example, likes to project it- absorb all the effort we plough into them, up. In some older people it has been shown to develop transferable learning methods. that ‘mental mutilation’ followed the too- self as clean, logical, rational and unemo- without giving us anything to spend on to contain no acetylcholine — they have A large part of it would naturally be con- strict division of labour. Or as Alexis de tional. In fact, it’s pretty haphazard, driven other pursuits. been ‘switched off’ for so long the organ cerned with creativity — crossing unrelat- Tocqueville wrote: ‘Nothing tends to mate- by funding and ego, reliant on inspired in- Our hunch that it’s easier to learn when no longer functions. In extreme cases this ed things to invent something new. But pol- rialise man, and to deprive his work of the tuition by its top-flight practitioners. Above you’re young isn’t completely wrong, or is considered to be one factor in Alzheim- ymathics would not just be another name faintest trace of mind, more than extreme all it is polymathic. New ideas frequently at least it has a real basis in neurology. ers and other forms of dementia — treat- for innovation. It would, I believe, help division of labour.’ come from the cross-fertilisation of two However, the pessimistic assumption that ed, effectively at first, by artificially raising build better judgment in all areas. There is Ever since the beginning of the indus- separate fields. Francis Crick, who intu- learning somehow ‘stops’ when you leave acetylcholine levels. But simply attempting often something rather obvious about peo- trial era, we have known both the benefits ited the structure of DNA, was originally a school or university or hit thirty is at odds new things seems to offer health benefits ple with narrow interests — they are bores, and the drawbacks of dividing jobs into physicist; he claimed this background gave with the evidence. It appears that a great to people who aren’t suffering from Alzhe- and bores always lack a sense of humour. ever smaller and more tedious ones. Riches him the confidence to solve problems that deal depends on the nucleus basalis, lo- imers. After only short periods of trying, They just don’t see that it’s absurd to de- must be balanced against boredom and biologists thought were insoluble. Richard cated in the basal forebrain. Among other the ability to make new connections devel- vote your life to a tiny area of study and misery. But as long as a boring job retains Feynman came up with his Nobel Prize- things, this bit of the brain produces sig- ops. And it isn’t just about doing puzzles have no other outside interests. I suspect an element of physicality, one can find a winning ideas about quantum electrody- nificant amounts of acetylcholine, a neuro- and crosswords; you really have to try and that the converse is true: by being more rhythm, entering a ‘flow’ state wherein namics by reflecting on a peculiar hobby transmitter that regulates the rate at which learn something new. polymathic, you develop a better sense of time passes easily and the hard labour is of his — spinning a plate on his finger (he new connections are made between brain Monopathy, or over-specialisation, proportion and balance — which gives you followed by a sense of accomplishment. In also played the bongos and was an expert cells. This in turn dictates how readily we eventually retreats into defending what one a better sense of humour. And that can’t be Jack Kerouac’s novel Big Sur (1962) there safe-cracker). Percy Spencer, a radar ex- form memories of various kinds, and how has learnt rather than making new connec- a bad thing.

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ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): Self-image could CANCER (JUN 22 - JUL 22): You may feel LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): Tension may arise CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19): Your be a difficult issue for you. Perhaps you’ve paint- like a mediator between two camps, or you may among friends when someone suddenly feels like sense of play might get you into trouble. This ed a false picture of yourself lately. In an effort be the one in a struggle that needs mediation. an ignored third wheel. People tend to pair up. sort of attitude could run up against someone to cover your insecurity, you may not have ex- The big problem with the tension today is that Do what you can to stay on topics to which ev- who’s trying to stay on task and take things pressed how you feel to some people. When you look in a one side could be headstrong and bound to the facts and eryone can contribute equally. Staying united is key. Together seriously. It may be difficult for you to know how far to mirror, you may find that the person you see is quite differ- the truth, while the other is bound to a broader perspective, you’re extremely powerful allies, while divided you’re each push a situation. You may want to force the other person ent than the person other people see. This conflict may put not necessarily a realistic one. Facts could get twisted in all other’s worst enemies. to join your escapades, but you also see the need to settle you in some uncomfortable situations. directions depending on who’s delivering them. down and get serious. SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): Your lively, TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): You may feel like LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): Be careful about taking imaginative spirit is in tune with the collective. AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): Gadgets and there’s absolutely nowhere to turn. Reality is a everything as a personal offense. Others’ inconsid- The need for a worldly consciousness and evolv- new devices that are supposed to make it easier scary thing to face. The last thing you want to do erate actions may hurt you emotionally, but they ing humanity has become more obvious to you to accomplish certain tasks may actually cause is be serious. But you’re finding it difficult to get don’t have to. As long as you’re able to maintain a as time goes by. These issues come up today, but don’t be more confusion. You’re often a big fan of do- satisfaction from your fantasy world. Your dreams beckon to healthy perspective on the situation, you’ll see that many of surprised if you get a reality check. Your dreams may be ing things the old-fashioned way. Even though people may you, but you’re afraid to give in to that temptation because the behaviors that upset you result from someone else’s inse- unrealistic. Someone could try to burst your bubble, so be laugh at you, you tend to insist that the old way is the best you feel a strong sense of duty to other people and places. curities as opposed to their lack of affection for you. careful. Don’t lose sight of your goals. way. Take your time to complete chores and tasks today. GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 21): You have a VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): Difficult tension SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): Just PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): Be careful about strong sense of self. You take charge of situations may be frustrating for you to handle. You may when you slow down, simplify, and plan, things going overboard with your sarcasm. Some peo- instead of letting them take charge of you. But wonder why everyone can’t just get along. The start to pick up again. Your imagination starts ple take your comments seriously. Not every- this sense of independence and self-confidence answer may seem simple to you, with your easy- to fly. Stabilization hinders your creative spirit. one understands your humor. This could make may threaten other people. There are some who feel secure going attitude. Unfortunately, there are big egos and un- The last thing your artistic mind wants to do is slow down. communication unclear at times. Deliver a straight story knowing that you rely on them. This is one of those days realistic attitudes involved that make it difficult for other Resolving this inner conflict may be hard, but it’s possible. without exaggeration or embellishment thrown in to make when you may feel a few growing pains as shifting person- people to see things so simply. You may find that the best These two sides are on the same team, not opposing ones. things juicier. Don’t just tell the truth - tell the whole truth. alities clash with comfortable behavior patterns. you can do is take a step away from the fire. If they work together, you can both achieve both goals. You’ll feel better about the situation.

7KHFRQWHQWVRIDUWLFOHVRQWKLVSDJHGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÀHFWWKH(GLWRUDOYLHZRUSROLF\RIWKHSDSHU EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday October 29, 2017 8 NATION Modi calls for debate on Gandhian from Palestine, Ziad Medoukh gets 40th Jamnalal Bajaj Award internal democracy in parties Mumbai, Oct. 28 (IANS): Renowned the fame they got today. For them, its Gandhian Ziad Medoukh of Palestine all incidental, they do their work for the New Delhi, Oct. 28 (PTI): the scheme in “mission was Saturday conferred this year’s “Jam- deep sense of social commitment and Prime Minister Narendra mode”, he said, adding that nalal Bajaj International Award for Pro- leave their footprints in history. Theire Modi today called for a de- the country has still a long moting Gandhian Values Outside India”. contribution is most remarkable,” he said. bate on internal democracy way to go to achieve inter- Besides, Shashi Tyagi, Founder and A staunch believer in democracy, in political parties, asserting national standards of clean- Secretary of Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti freedom and human rights, Medoukh is that the growth of “true liness but the campaign has (GRAVIS) was chosen for “Outstanding researcher, professor and the Director of democratic spirit” within built an atmosphere its its Contribution in the field of Construc- the French Department at the Al-Aqsa them is necessary for the favour. tive Work”, Praveen Nair, the Founder- University in Gaza. country’s future. On the occasion, the Trustee of Salaam Baalak Trust, New Known for his brilliant testimony of Modi made these re- prime minister also made Delhi for “Development & Welfare of non-violence that he presents to his stu- marks in a brief speech some light remarks recall- Women and Chidren”, while Delhi NGO dents, Medoukh is one of the prominent to the media at a ‘Diwali ing his initial days as a party Jan Swasthya Sahyog was named for speakers for Palestine in French-speaking Milan’ event at the BJP office bearer in its head- “Application of Science & Technology countries, participates and imparts train- headquarters as he pointed quarters when at times he for Rural Development”. ing in non-violence to teachers and youth out that funding to political had to look for journalists Presenting the awards here this eve- in Europe and Middle East. parties is often debated but and fondly remembered his ning, Union Finance Minister Arun In 2006, he and his friends founded not their values, ideologies, regular interactions with the Jaitley recalled the services of the late a Peace Centre based on the principles internal democracy and media. industrialist and freedom fighter Jam- of nonviolent Economy of Mahatma how they give opportuni- He said both the ruling nalal Bajaj in whose memory the annual Gandhi which has played a crucial role ties to the new generation party and the media may awards were instituted 40 years ago. in education as a form of non-violence of leaders. have expectations as well “The power of freedom struggle of resistance in Palestine. The country, he said, PTI complaints from each other Mahatma Gandhi was such that it in- Shashi Tyagi had in 1980 shifted with is not much aware of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP President Amit Shah during the Deepawali Mangal Milan but they have to get along spired from every section of society to be- her husband from Banwasi Sewa Ashram practise of democracy with- programme at BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Saturday. happily amid these differ- come a part of it. Ordinarily, one would in Uttar Pradesh to the Thar Desert in in parties and the media ences. consider members of society who had Rajasthan’s Jodhpur and launched vari- should turn its attention to ister made no reference to top echelons to project the bottom rung. In his remarks, BJP large businesses and industry to defend, ous social-community projects covering it, he said. to any rival party, but his itself as a party with a dif- The party’s expansion chief Amit Shah noted that to protect, to be reluctant to become part people in 1,200 villages spread across “Whether democratic comments come against ference. may be a reason behind Diwali marks the beginning of this (Freedom movement). Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Nagaur, values are a part of their the backdrop of reports that Modi also acknowl- divergent views, he said. of the new year in Gujarat, “However, this was one relationship Jaipur and Barmer districts. (parties) core values or not, the Congress may elevate its edged that there are many He also praised the me- a state from where he hails between Gandhiji and Jamnalal Bajaj in Mother of renowned film-maker should be debated widely.... vice president Rahul Gan- voices within the BJP as dia for its support to ‘Swa- from, and said the country which a business leader had put almost Mira Nair, Praveen Nair established the I believe that the develop- dhi as president in place of he noted that when it was chh Bharat’ (Clean India) has met various challenges everything at stake and sacrificed, not Salam Baalak Trust in 1988 on New ment of a true democratic his mother Sonia Gandhi. a small organisation earlier project, saying it has spoken successfully during the last merely sacrificed but had most members Delhi railway station, inspired by the film spirit within political parties The BJP has often ac- or during the times of Jana in one voice over the issue year and moved ahead un- of his family become activists in the free- “Salaam Bombay” on the life of Mumbai is necessary not only for the cused the Congress of prac- Sangh, its forerunner, there even if it might have been der the Modi government. dom struggle, and many landed in jails. streetchildren. the country’s future but also tising dynasty politics and used to be “ideological har- critical of the government “We are entering the “We have very few such examplesa In 25 years, the SBT has grown into for democracy,” he said. juxtaposed that with the mony” from its central lead- over other matters. new year with a lot of posi- If this kind of transparent relationship an institution employing 200 which Though the prime min- rise of its party workers ership down to workers in The media has joined tivity,” he said. between those in public affairs and those provides support services to more than in industry is recreated, probably its abil- 8.500 children in Delhi NCR through ity to inspire and contribute to society will 25 centres. be much higher,” Jaitley said. The Jan Swasthya Sahyog started in Nigerian national Lauding the 2017 awardees, he said 1999 by a group of AIIMs post-graduates Appointment of interlocutor diversionary tactic, these individuals have worked in these and health professionals addresses in- found dead in different areas of work under extremely equality in rural health care, clinical and difficult and challenging circumstances. community outreach programmes, to ‘azadi’ demand is for autonomy – Chidambaram Nallasopara in “They are marginal people who evolve low-cost technology for cheaper New Delhi/Mumbai, Oct. 28 proach. I still believe that they will Kashmir ask for “azadi” most of them don’t do it for any rewards or awards or health care, etc. (IANS): Former Union Home Min- continue to hold on to the muscular want autonomy. Palghar ister and senior Congress leader P. policy and military solution,” the “Therefore, I think we should Mumbai, Oct. 28 (PTI): Chidambaram on Saturday said the Congress leader told The Wire news seriously examine the autonomy A Nigerian national was appointment of an interlocutor for portal. demand. It is very much within the found murdered at a flat in Jammu and Kashmir was a “diver- Chidambaram said the appoint- Constitution. Jammu and Kashmir Hanuman Nagar area of Farmer ends life in UP over alleged sionary” tactic and felt the “azadi” de- ment of Sharma to open talks with all will remain an integral part of India Nallasopara in neighbour- mand meant people want autonomy stakeholders in Jammu and Kashmir with some amount of autonomy.” ing Palghar district, police harassment by bank staff, moneylenders which should be seriously examined. was a “diversionary move” to appease In his interview with The Wire, said. He said the appointment of for- a section that was asking why the gov- Chidambaram said he was not con- The body of the Nige- Banda (UP), Oct. 28 (PTI): of the bank staff and local The DM said officials mer Intelligence Bureau chief Dinesh- ernment was not holding talks in the vinced that Sharma “has any mandate rian, with legs tied with a A 25-year-old farmer com- moneylenders over debts. could not establish if Bajpai war Sharma to hold talks in Kashmir troubled state. to hold meaningful talks with all sec- rope, was lying in the flat mitted suicide in a village He said his father was or his father had loaned doesn’t indicate a change of heart or He said Minister of State in the tions of the society”. since last three to four days. here today, alleging harass- mentally disturbed and he money from moneylenders approach by the Centre in its policy Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra He said the government’s Kashmir Neighbours informed ment at the hands of mon- had to take loan for the mar- and others, and “their finan- but that it will continue to hold on Singh had clarified that Sharma was policy was “misguided” and that had police after a foul smell eylenders, though the ad- riage of his sister. cial condition is stated to be to its “muscular policy and military not an interlocutor and Army chief deteriorated the situation in the state. spread in the area, they said. ministration said the charge Bajpai said he was left normal”. solution”. Chidambaram said he was General Bipin Rawat had stressed “The situation in Kashmir is “We have found the could not be established. with no other option but to Bajpai’s father has 1.362 worried about what was happening that the move won’t have any impact worse than at any time before, and body of a foreign national Anuj Bajpai (25) hanged commit suicide. hectares of agricultural land, in the valley as there was a deep fer- on military operations in Jammu and certainly worse than what it was in but his identity is yet to be himself from the ceiling The DM in a statement he said in the statement. The ment there. Kashmir. 2011. ascertained,” a senior police of his room in Kanwara said the ADM, ASP and probe does not establish the “The appointment of the inter- “I think those two voices reflect “All the good work done between official of Palghar said. village. He left a suicide DySP visited the village and charge of suicide over loans locutor should not lead us to think the real view of the government,” 2011 and say up to even the middle of The body has been note addressed to the chief recorded statements of local from bank and moneylend- that there is a change of heart of the he said. 2015 after the NDA came to power... sent for post-mortem to minister, District Magistrate residents. ers, the district magistrate government. I don’t believe that there Speaking at an event in Mumbai, all that has been wiped out in the last ascertain exact cause of the Mahendra Bahadur Singh He said it was found that said. is a change of heart or change of ap- Chidambaram said when people in two years.” death, said the official. said. a bank loan of Rs 50,000 in A post-mortem was be- In the suicide note, made the name of the man’s father ing conducted for establish- available to the media by the had been waived recently ing the cause of death and administration, Bajpai said and he was getting 25 kg police are looking into all he and his father were fac- of food grains per month at the other factors concerned, India to host UN summit on migratory species in 2020 ing harassment at the hands subsidised rates. the statement read. New Delhi, Oct. 28 (IANS): In- Animals or CMS COP12, the ing in the 38-year history of the efit from the additional protection dia will host the next UN global only international treaty devoted convention, which is also known include the African wild ass -- the wildlife conservation and interna- exclusively to migratory animal as the ‘Bonn Convention’ after most endangered wild equid in tional species protection confer- species. the German city in which it was the world -- Przewalski’s Horse &%,ÀOHVIUHVKFDVHDJDLQVW6WHUOLQJ ence in 2020, it was announced on Delegates from 91 countries signed. and four species of Lasiurus Bat. Saturday in the Philippine capital. participated in the CMS COP that The summit saw some notable The proposal to add the “#India to be the host of is held once in three years. This outcomes, including a vulture Chinkara (Indian gazelle) was %LRWHFKIRU5VFUORDQGHIDXOW the next CMS Conference of was for the first time the summit multi-species action plan to bet- withdrawn. New Delhi, Oct. 28 (PTI): and Vilas Joshi, Chartered that the total pending dues the Parties #CMSCOP13! Of- was held in Asia. ter protect 15 species of Old Addressing the Plenary of The CBI has registered a Accountant Hemant Hathi, of the group companies ficially announced at the closing “An intensive week of negotia- World Vulture in more than 120 COP12, UN Environment Execu- fresh case against Sterling former Director Andhra were Rs 5,383 crore as on #CMSCOP12 plenary, in Ma- tions have resulted in a stronger countries, comprising four that tive Director Erik Solheim said Biotech Limited for default- Bank Anup Garg and other December 31, 2016. nila,” the UN for Environment commitment by countries to step are critically endangered in India. the sustainable development goals ing loans worth over Rs unidentified persons. The directors of the com- Programme tweeted. up their efforts to conserve the Governments also agreed to were directed at both “people and 5,383 crore. The agency has The CBI has alleged pany “connived with the in- An announcement in this planet’s migratory wildlife,” an cooperate on reducing the nega- planet”. booked Gujarat-based Ster- that the company had taken house chartered accountant regard was made on the last day official statement quoting CMS tive impacts of marine debris, He added that new technolo- ling Biotech, its Directors loans of over Rs 5,000 crore and falsified material records of the week-long 12th session of Executive Secretary Bradnee noise pollution, renewable energy gies and political commitment Chetan Jayantilal Sandesara, from a consortium led by of the company”, such as the Conference of the Parties to Chambers said. and climate change on migratory could protect both the planet and Dipti Chetan Sandesara, Ra- Andhra Bank which have production, turnover and the Convention on the Conserva- The CMS COP12 in Manila species. bring development to people with jbhushan Omprakash Dixit, turned into non-performing investments in capital assets, tion of Migratory Species of Wild has been the largest-ever meet- Other mammals that will ben- the same policies. Nitin Jayantilal Sandesara assets. The FIR has alleged the FIR alleged. JKNPP holds 85% MNREGS wages protest, seeks Make judgements understandable to delimitation of L=E@EJPEIAPDEOłO?=Hġ /QN=HIEJEOPNU litigants in language they know – Prez constituencies Kochi, Oct. 28 (PTI): This can add to time and Jammu, Oct. 28 (PTI): New Delhi, Oct. 28 (PTI): wages into the accounts of President Ram Nath Kov- cost,” he said. The Jammu and Kashmir The Center is taking steps the workers within 24 hours ind today stressed the need The President suggest- National Panthers Party to ensure timely payment of release. “Due to constant to make high court judge- ed that a system could be (JKNPP) today held a dem- of wages under the Ma- efforts, the situation has im- ments understandable to evolved whereby certified onstration here, seeking hatma Gandhi National proved considerably. Eighty- litigants in a language they translated copies of judge- the early initiation of the Rural Employment Guar- five per cent of the wages know and suggested setting ments were made available process for delimitation of antee Scheme (MNREGS), have been paid on time so far up of a mechanism to issue by the high courts in local Assembly constituencies in out of which 85 per cent in this financial year,” Ru- certified translated copies or regional languages. the state. of wages have already been ral Development secretary of verdicts. “This could happen in JKNPP chairman paid this fiscal, an official Amarjeet Sinha said. The The President also ad- a period of say 24 or 36 Harsh Dev Singh warned statement said. According ministry said that as on date, vocated for speedy disposal hours after the judgement of a full scale agitation in to the statement released out of the Rs 80.58 crore of of cases as “the poorest and is pronounced. The lan- case the state government by the rural development approved delay compensa- most underprivileged” in guage could be Malayalam did not initiate the process ministry yesterday, there are tion, Rs 51.40 crore have the society were the suffer- in the Honourable Kerala for delimitation at the ear- no preconditions, including already been paid because ers of delayed justice. High Court or Hindi in the liest. linking of Aadhaar to bank of the constant engagement “Delay in delivery of Honourable Patna High Activists of the party accounts or denial of work with the states. justice is a pressing concern Court, as the case may be,” led by Singh and other to households without toi- So far, Rs 40,480 crore in our country. Often those Kovind said adding he was leaders staged a demonstra- lets, for getting employment have been released in this fi- who suffer are among the only making a suggestion tion at Exhibition Grounds under the scheme. nancial year which is around poorest and most under- in this regard. here. In line with the directives Rs 4,500 crore more than privileged in our society. PTI “It is for the judiciary Singh accused the rul- the release during the cor- WƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚZĂŵEĂƚŚ<ŽǀŝŶĚĂƚĂǀĂůĞĚŝĐƚŽƌLJĐĞƌĞŵŽŶLJĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞĚŝĂŵŽŶĚũƵďŝůĞĞĐĞůĞďƌĂƟŽŶŽĨ<ĞƌĂůĂ of the Supreme Court, the We must find mechanisms High Court in Kochi on Saturday. and the legal fraternity to ing PDP-BJP coalition for ministry said it was taking responding period of the last to ensure quick disposal discuss this and decide as neglecting taking up of all steps to ensure timely fiscal, it said. A committee of cases,” he said while appropriate,” he said. Jammu-related issues. payment of wages as well as has also been constituted addressing the valedictory prolong court proceedings. Kovind said it was im- diverse languages. The liti- The President also said Singh said that delimi- payment of compensation for revisiting the existing function of the diamond We must find a way for- portant to not only take gant may not be conversant the judiciary and justice tation of constituencies for delay in paying of wages. wage rate -- Consumer Price jubilee celebrations of the ward,” the President said at justice to the people, but with English and the finer delivery mechanism of the which forms a part of the The ministry has been Index- Agriculture Labour- High Court of Kerala here. the function also attended also to make it understand- points of the judgement country would need to con- coalition’s Common Mini- constantly following up with ers (CPI-AL) for the MN- “We could all consider by several judges includ- able to litigating parties in a may escape him or her. tinue to keep up with tech- mum Programme deserves top officials of banks, the REGA workers headed by an approach that makes ing Chief Justice of India language they knew. The litigating parties will nology and with changes priority consideration with department of posts and Nagesh Singh, Additional adjournments the excep- Justice Dipak Misra and “High Courts deliver thus be dependent on the in the society, as indeed early constitution of the the department of financial Secretary, Department of tion in an emergency situa- Union Law Minister Ravi judgements in English, lawyer or another person they have been so capably delimitation commission. services to ensure credit of Rural Development. tion rather than a tactic to Shankar Prasad. but we are a country of to translate the judgement. doing. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, October 29, 2017 WORLD 9 Massive military action if US Senators for listing Pak as ‘’country of particular concern’’ over religious freedom Washington, Oct; 28 (PTI): Six criminatory constitutional pro- 90 days after these designations Pyongyang attacks — Mattis influential US Senators have urged visions and laws, including the about the parties responsible for the Seoul, Oct. 28 (IANS): terproductive, in effect, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to country’s blasphemy and anti- violations prompting the designa- Visiting US Secretary of reducing its own security,” designate Pakistan as a “country of Ahmadiyya measures continue to tions, the actions the US govern- Defence James Mattis the Pentagon chief said. particular concern” on the issue of result in the unjust prosecution and ment has taken in response, and the warned on Saturday that Upon his arrival in religious freedom violation, saying imprisonment of individuals due effectiveness of these actions. North Korea will be de- South Korea on Friday, its discriminatory laws continue to to their faith,” the Senators said in “We therefore expect to receive feated with a “massive Mattis said that the Ameri- result in prosecution of individuals their letter to Tillerson. CPC designations by November 13, military response” if it can government did not due to their faith. “At least 40 people are currently 2017, and the notification of the re- attacks his country or its want a war with North Senators Bob Menendez, Marco sentenced to death or are serv- sponsible parties, actions taken, and allies. Korea, but rather initiate a Rubio, Chris Coons, Todd Young, ing life sentences for blasphemy. the effectiveness of these actions by He said he “can’t im- process to achieve a com- Jeff Merkley and James Lankford Religious minority communities, February 11, 2018. agine” accepting North plete denuclearisation of wrote a letter to Tillerson ahead of including Christians, Hindus, Ah- “We believe promoting freedom Korea as a nuclear pow- the Korean peninsula. the November 13 deadline before madis, and Shia Muslims also ex- of religion and belief is a moral er, reports Yonhap News Mattis’ statement came which the State Department needs perience religiously motivated and imperative and encourages peace, Agency. during his visit to a border to notify Congress on its country sectarian violence perpetrated by stability and economic vibrancy. We “Make no mistake, any guard post and the Joint of particular concern (CPC) des- terrorist organisations and societal look forward to working with you to attack on the United States Security Area, which is ignations.In the letter to Tillerson, elements with relative impunity,” help ensure this precious freedom or our allies, will be de- part of the Demilitarized who has just concluded a visit to said the letter. has a central role in US foreign feated,” he said at a joint Zone (DMZ) that divides Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, Additionally, provincial text- policy,” the Senators added. press conference with his the two Koreas. the bipartisan group of Senators books with discriminatory content The Senators also sought the South Korean counterpart He urged the Kim said that they believe “the State De- against minorities remain a signifi- CPC designation of Myanmar over Song Young-moo after Jong-un regime to halt partment should designate Pakistan cant concern, the Senators said in the issue of Rohingyas. their talks here. provocations that threaten as a CPC as long recommended by the letter dated October 27. Tillerson has urged the Myan- “Any use of nuclear others “with catastrophe”. US Commission on International The Frank R Wolf International mar army to help the government weapons will be met with Mattis’ trip to the re- Religious Freedom. Religious Freedom Act requires the end violence in the northern Ra- a massive military re- Ministry. The North’s military is gion comes ahead of US “The government of Pakistan president to make CPC designa- khine state where unrest has forced sponse.” He pointed out the overmatched by the allies’ President Donald Trump’s continues to perpetrate and tolerate tions no later than 90 days after the over 600,000 Rohingya Muslims to His remarks came after allies’ coordination has combined defence posture, visit to Asia next week. systematic, ongoing and egregious release of the annual report and that flee to Bangladesh. the conclusion of the 49th taken on new urgency as he stressed. However, Trump will religious freedom violations. Dis- Congress be notified no later than annual Security Consulta- North Korea has accelerat- “If it remains on its most likely forgo a visit to tive Meeting (SCM) be- ed its threats with “illegal” current path of ballis- the heavily fortified border, tween the US and South and “unnecessary” nuclear tic missiles and atomic according to the White Korea, held at the Defence and missile programmes. bombs, it will be coun- House. Second protester shot dead in Kenya after fractious vote Nairobi, Oct. 28 (PTI/ AFP): A second protester was killed in Kenya today as anger raged a day after a ‘Will release all JFK files to end conspiracy theories’ divisive election boycotted Washington, Oct. 28 (IANS): US day, with the White House saying We are going to be working every by the opposition, taking the President Donald Trump said that that hundreds more would be re- way possible to expedite the produc- death toll from two days of he would see to the release of all leased with redactions “only in the tion of these documents as com- protests to eight. documents into the assassination rarest of circumstances” on a rolling pletely as possible and they will be The latest victim was of John F. Kennedy, with some basis over the next six months. virtually, completely revealed from shot dead by police in the redactions, in order “to put any and Trump initially said on Thurs- the FBI files,” he said. Kawangware slum in Nai- all conspiracy theories to rest”, the day evening that he had “no choice” The assassination of Kennedy, robi during clashes involv- media reported. but to withhold information as who was shot by Lee Harvey Os- ing members of three tribal “I will be releasing all JFK files requested by government agencies, wald while the President was in a groups, police and witnesses other than the names and addresses citing national security concerns. motorcade in Dallas, has been the said.“We have one fatality AP/PTI of any mentioned person who is Officials indicated that the concerns subject of conspiracy theories for -- a person shot during the Police move past burning shops during clashes in Nairobi, Kenya, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. still living,” Trump tweeted on originated mostly from the CIA and more than 50 years. skirmishes. The situation is Friday night, saying he consulted Federal Bureau of Investigation Representative John Lewis, a still tense because the area by supporters of opposition During the morning, an officer’s gun.Another six with White House chief of staff (FBI). long-time congressman who be- is dark after the power went leader Raila Odinga. another protester was shot people died in yesterday’s John Kelly, the Central Intelligence Thursday marked the federal friended Kennedy during the civil off,” a police officer at the “That’s when an all-out dead in the western town violence, most of them in Agency (CIA) and other federal government’s deadline to release rights movement in the 1960s, told scene told AFP, speaking on war broke out and youths of Bungoma during a pro- Odinga’s western strong- agencies. 3,100 unseen files, a deadline that The Hill this week that he did not condition of anonymity. armed themselves to protect test against plans to repeat holds.Since independence in “I am doing this for reasons of was set by Congress under the Presi- think the latest document release Nairobi Police Chief businesses.. because there Thursday’s ballot in four 1963, three of Kenya’s four full disclosure, transparency and in dent John F. Kennedy Assassination would end questions about the 35th Japheth Koome confirmed was looting by some who opposition strongholds this presidents have come from order to put any and all conspiracy Records Collection Act of 1992. president’s death. the death but gave no further took advantage,” he said, weekend after violence the Kikuyu ethnic group, theories to rest,” The Hill magazine The documents have been held “I think there will be people, be details.Josphat Ochwaya, noting that a supermarket blocked voting on election to which President Uhuru quoted Trump as saying. in the National Archives, The Hill historians or scholars and writers, a local resident who was was broken into then set on day. Such plans were later Kenyatta belongs. The other Trump tweeted earlier on Friday magazine reported. (who) would raise some questions there at the time, told AFP fire.When the polisce turned postponed. was Kalenjin.That has left that he hoped “just about every- Attorney General Jeff Sessions about what happened and how it it started when a group of up, the youths fled but con- A witness said the man the Luos, Odinga promi- thing” concerning the 1963 assas- said in a Fox News interview on Fri- happened. youths “started attacking tinued to hurl stone at each had been shot as people nent among them, and other sination of the former President day evening that the administration “There will be people saying, people and questioning why other and at the police, who “were running away from major ethnic groups feeling would be released to the public. was working to expedite the release like they were saying 50 years ago, people never voted” in yes- opened fire, killing one, he the police” but the local po- excluded from power and The Trump administration re- of the additional documents. ‘Why did (Kennedy) go to Texas, terday’s presidential re-run told AFP saying there were lice chief said the man had marginalised for over half a leased about 2,800 files late Thurs- “We are working this weekend. why Dallas?” Lewis added. which was widely boycotted “gunshots all over”. been shot after trying to grab century. NEWS IN BRIEF Bernie Sanders visits hurricane- Fourth woman accuses ex — US President of sexual misconduct ravaged Puerto Rico Washington, Oct. 28 (IANS): A night: “To anyone he has offended, Tuesday when actress Heather Lind Nine UK sailors dismissed after fourth woman has come forward al- President Bush most sincerely apolo- accused Bush of touching her inappro- failing drug tests San Juan, Oct. 28 most powerful storm ever leging that George H.W. Bush had gizes.” priately in 2014. London, Oct. 28 (IANS): Nine British servicemen have (IANS): Former US pres- to strike the island. touched her inappropriately, after three After the second allegation on On Wednesday, another actress been thrown off a nuclear submarine after testing positive idential hopeful Bernie The Category 4 hurri- women revealed similar incidents of Wednesday, Bush’s office released the Jordana Grolnick said that in August for drugs, the Ministry of Defence announced. The serv- Sanders travelled to Puer- cane slammed into Puerto sexual misconduct involving the former statement offering an apology. 2016, the former president had at- icemen were dismissed from duty from HMS Vigilant to Rico to meet with of- Rico on September 20, US President, the media reported. “At age 93, President Bush has been tended a performance of a play she had -- which carries the Trident nuclear deterrent, reports ficials and get a first-hand knocking out water and On Friday, Amanda Staples posted confined to a wheelchair for roughly been a part of and when the cast gath- the BBC. The Royal Navy said it did not tolerate drugs view of the widespread power and rendering most a photo on Instagram of her with the five years, so his arm falls on the lower ered around him to take a picture, Bush misuse, adding: “Those found to have fallen short of damage caused by Hur- of the island’s roads im- the 93-year-old former leader taken in waist of people with whom he takes touched Grolnick inappropriately, The our high standards face being discharged from service.” ricane Maria. passable. 2006 when she was running as a Re- pictures. New York Times reported. Earlier this month, the submarine’s captain was relieved Puerto Rico Governor More than 50 people publican for a seat in the Maine State “To try to put people at ease, the On Thursday, novelist Christina of his command after an alleged “inappropriate relation- Ricardo Rossello received were killed.At a subse- Senate, reports The New York Times. president routinely tells the same Baker Kline shared a similar story ship” with a member of his crew. The Royal Navy said the Vermont Senator at quent joint press confer- “Bush grabbed my butt and joked joke - and on occasion, he has patted where Bush groped her during a photo at the time that an investigation was ongoing and opera- San Juan’s Luis Munoz ence with Yulin, Sand- saying ‘Oh, I’m not that President’,” women’s rears in what he intended to op at an event in April 2016. tions were not impacted. HMS Vigilant is one of Britain’s Marin International Air- ers joined the mayor in Staples captioned her Instagram post. be a good-natured manner. Some have Bush is the oldest living president four Vanguard-class submarines which carry up to eight port on Friday, reports denouncing the awarding Asked on Friday to respond to seen it as innocent; others clearly view and has a relatively rare form of Par- Trident missiles armed with nuclear warheads. Efe news.Sanders later of a $300 million con- Staples’s allegation, which predates it as inappropriate. To anyone he has kinson’s disease called vascular Parkin- joined San Juan Mayor tract for repairing Puerto Bush’s use of a wheelchair, spokesman offended, President Bush apologises sonism, a disease in which a stroke or Carmen Yulin Cruz on a Rico’s power grid to a for the former President Jim McGrath, most sincerely,” it added. series of strokes damage nerve cells in Four Bangladeshis injured in ‘Ro- tour of Playita, an area firm whose main inves- reiterated a statement from Wednesday The accusations came to light on the brain. hingya attack’ in the capital city which tor made contributions was one of the hardest hit to President Donald Dhaka, Oct. 28 (IANS): Four Bangladeshi civilians by hurricane Maria, the Trump’s 2016 campaign. have been injured allegedly in an attack by Rohingya migrants at a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar district, a Typhoon Saola brings heavy Mass grave with 50 bodies media report said on Saturday.A senior police officer told bdnews24 the attack occurred at the Balukhali camp US service member dies in rain in southern Japan found in northern Iraq around 1 a.m. The refugees acted on suspicion that the Tokyo, Oct. 28 (PTI/AFP): Typhoon Saola barrelled Erbil, Oct. 28 (IANS): Iraqi militants in al-Hawija, north- civilians were robbers, the official said. The victims had Afghan helicopter crash toward Japan’s southernmost Okinawa island chain troops accompanied by po- ern Iraq, Efe reported. injuries caused by sharp weapons. The police were con- on Saturday bringing heavy rain as authorities issued a lice forces, and combatants “A mass grave has been ducting an operation to arrest the attackers, the officer Washington, Oct. 28 (PTI): cured,” a Pentagon media re- warning for strong winds and landslides. from the Shia Popular Mo- found with 50 bodies of mem- added. Since the ongoing violence began late August in A US service member died lease said.Six other US crew The storm came less than a week after Typhoon bilization Units on Saturday bers from Iraqi army and Myanmar’s Rakhine state, over 600,000 Rohingya Mus- in a helicopter crash in Af- members were injured in the Lan left five dead, one missing and scores injured.Saola continued with their efforts police killed by IS combatants lims have fled to Bangladesh seeking refuge. ghanistan’s Logar province, crash and are all receiving was moving 60 kilometers (37 miles) southwest of to take control of one of the in al-Bakara town, located the Pentagon said today. The medical treatment.“We are Okinawa’s capital Naha at 11 am (0200 GMT), packing Islamic State’s last strong- in al-Hawija,” Iraq’s joint France condemns terrorist attack soldier died as a result of deeply saddened by the loss gusts of up to 162 kilometers per hour, Japan’s weather holds in the province of An- operation command said in a injuries sustained during the of our comrade,” said Gen- agency said.The storm is set to pass through Okinawa bar after having discovered statement. targeting peacekeepers in Mali crash late last evening.“We eral John Nicholson, com- and the small subtropical island chain of Amami, a mass grave containing the Earlier this month, Iraqi can confirm the crash was mander, Resolute Support. which lies between Okinawa and Kyushu, later this remains of up to 50 people, forces launched a military Paris, Oct. 28 (IANS): France condemned on Friday not the result of enemy ac- Resolute Support is in- evening and then hit southern Kagoshima prefecture officials said campaign and liberated al- the terrorist attack against United Nation (UN) peace- tion. We have full account- vestigating the circumstanc- on Sunday morning.Large storms regularly strike Iraqi forces have found the Hawija, which was consid- keepers in Mali, stressing that the perpetrators would be ability of all personnel and es of the crash to determine Japan, with 22 people killed when Typhoon Lionrock mass grave on Friday with the ered the last stronghold for IS punished in line with a UN resolution, France’s foreign the crash site has been se- more facts. pounded the country last September. bodies of victims killed by IS radicals in northern Iraq. ministry said in a press release. On Thursday, terrorists targeted a United Multidimensional Integrated Stabiliza- tion Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) logistic convoy in northeastern Mali, killing three Chadian peacekeepers and wounding two others, Xinhua news agency report- United Nation calls for boosting women’s participation ed. “Those responsible for this crime will have to answer United Nations, Oct. 28 spoke at the day-long debate in Viotti also noted that 17 that perpetrators are brought to of women parliamentarians in for their actions. The resolution 2374 allows the Security (IANS): A senior UN official the Security Council, underlin- years after its adoption, Secu- justice, and that survivors are conflict and post-conflict coun- Council to take action against those who have prepared, has called on Member States, ing the need for more action on rity Council resolution 1325 on accorded dignity and support. tries has stagnated at 16 per cent ordered, financed, and committed attacks on peacekeep- regional organisations and civil the “women, peace and security women and peace and security “This impunity cannot be in the last two years. ers in Mali,” the ministry was quoted as saying. France society for greater partnership agenda”. was too often being implement- allowed to continue,” she noted. “The use of quotas and tem- also reiterated its support of the action to implement the to boost women’s participation In her briefing, the Chef de ed “in an ad hoc fashion”. Further, informing the Se- porary special measures would peace agreement in Mali and reduce the threat of armed at all levels. Cabinet spoke of the need to She called on UN Member curity Council of an overall help,” she said, noting examples terrorist groups in the entire Sahel. “We will strengthen the col- ensure adequate representation States to share evidence and decline in women’s participa- from Somalia and Mali, and lection and analysis of gender of women in the security sector examples in order to examine tion in UN-led peace processes, called on donors to continue Pakistan Army downs Indian drone statistics and encourage Mem- both to reduce their exposure to gaps and successes. inclusion of gender-sensitive supporting efforts targeted at Islamabad, Oct. 28 (IANS): The Pakistan Army has ber States to monitor gender harm as well as to realise their Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, provisions in peace agreements women’s empowerment and said it had shot down an Indian “spy” drone along equality indicators as part of potential in conflict prevention. the Executive Director of the and consultation with women’s highlighted the importance the Line of Control (LoC), the media reported on their work to implement the Noting that only three per UN Entity for Gender Equal- civil society organisations, in of ensuring gender-conscious Saturday.“Indian quadcopter spying across LoC in Ra- Sustainable Development Goals cent of peacekeepers are wom- ity and the Empowerment of comparison with one year ago, funding for policies and pro- khchikri sector shot down by Pakistan Army shooters,” (SDGs),” Xinhua quoted Maria en, she informed the Security Women (UN Women), also Mlambo-Ngcuka said that the grammes. Asif Ghafoor, Director General of the Inter-Services Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, the Chef Council of the Secretary-Gen- briefing the meeting, said that political marginalisation was Other speakers at the meet- Public Relations (ISPR), tweeted late Friday.The ISPR de Cabinet, as saying. eral’s efforts with troop- and while atrocities against women not only limited to peace talks. ing also underscored the need chief also tweeted pictures of the wreckage which, he Viotti was speaking on Fri- police-contributing countries to and girls in armed conflict are Only 17 countries have an to effectively combat sexual and said, had been seized by the Army, reports Dawn news. day on behalf of the Secretary- increase the number of female now the focus of attention and elected woman Head of State or gender-based violence and end General Antonio Guterres. She uniformed personnel. documentation, it is critical Government and the proportion impunity. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, October 29, 2017 I am a ‘product’, says Megan Fox Actress Megan Fox says she knows that she is a “product” but doesnt like the term. Fox, who is considered as one of Hollywood’s most iconic sex symbols, doesn’t have any qualms with being looked at in that way, reports femalefirst.co.uk. “It’s just a MIRROR biological fact: sex does sell. But I wish it was more gender equal. I’m happy to buy 10 some sex, too. It’s not wrong, it just needs to go both ways. Women shouldn’t have to carry the burden. And I think we have so far,” Fox told Cosmopolitan magazine. Fox doesn’t enjoy being seen as a “product”, but she’s come to accept it as part and parcel ENTERTAINMENT of her acting career. “I understand I’m a product -- but I don’t have to like it. The truth is, I’m actually very private,” she added. (IANS) State’s audition held for Hornbill Int’l Rock Contest s an introductory ended on October 27 at 12 PM, lakh respectively. Apart from the to the Hornbill however, the exact number of team prizes, various individual International outside bands for the HIRC will awards will also be arranged by Music Festival be known only after some days, the organisers. 2017, the state’s it was informed. MTF project director auditionA for the Hornbill Led by their director Atsung Chishi expressed high hope that International Rock Contest Jamir, members from the Live through the HIMF and HIRC, was held on October 28 at Now Events, the managing they will be able to tap the tal- Regional Centre of Excellence group for the HIMF and HIRC ents of the upcoming musicians for Music and Performing Arts were also present during the in the state. (RCEMPA), Jotsoma. press conference. “This is the platform A total of six bands from The music festival will com- where Naga musicians to rub four districts took part in the mence on December 1 evening shoulders with national and audition round today. The at Dimapur’s DDSC stadium international musicians. The bands were – The Great Decade with the presence of a guest platform is also to encourage (Mokokchung), Switchblade band from Mumbai and will and introduce our home grown (Kohima), Radiocity (Kohima), continue till Dec. 10 at Hockey musicians and also the ama- Yellow Beacon (Dimapur), ground, IG Stadium, Kohima, teur musicians who definitely Sweven (Pfutsero - Phek) and the main venue for the HIMF deserve space to showcase their Kenny and The Faith Band 2017. talents,” Chishi asserted adding (Kohima). The audition round for the that “the platform provided The panel of judges for the hornbill rock contest will be through HIMF and HIRC will state’s audition were Thejove, held from Dec 5 - 7, while the show the rest of the world, the guitarist of Tribal Instinct, grand finale is scheduled on quality and talents of the Naga Bendang, drummer of Divine EM Images Dec. 8 evening. musicians.” Connection and Fung Walling, MTF Project Director Gugs Chishi along with members of Live Now Events and media persons during the press conference at RCEMPA, Jotsoma on October 28. As for the HIRC 2017, The final schedule of the bassist of Alobo Naga & The the winner will pocket a cash entire music festival will only be Band. the result for the audition will ence before the start of the the local bands for this year’s entries to local bands, but this award of Rs. 10 lakh, while the known after the coordination All the bands, both local and be declared on Monday, it was audition, Gugs Chishi, project edition. While he further will be decided only after the first runner-up and the second meeting with the chief minister outside, will be given two songs informed. director of Music Task Force, informed that there is also a final list of the selected bands. runner-up will be given a cash on October 30, Chishi informed. each for the audition, while Addressing a press confer- said three slots will be given to chance of opening up wild card The entries for outside bands award of Rs. 5 lakh and Rs. 3.5 Our Correspondent My kidneys were just done, says Selena Gomez Didn’t realise how far we have inger Selena Gomez side in their hospital beds holding says her kidneys were hands. come — SRK to Karan Johar “done” when she had the She wrote: “I’m very aware transplant operation, and some of my fans had noticed I uperstar Shah has been co-produced by many works together credits her best friend for was laying low for part of the Rukh Khan SRK’s Red Chillies En- didn’t realise how far we Ssaving her life. summer and questioning why I says he did not tertainment and Karan’s have come. May our part- In an interview with “The To- wasn’t promoting my new music, realise how far Dharma Productions. nership flourish.” day Show”, the pop star, who has which I was extremely proud of. his partnership On Saturday, Karan They have earlier battled with autoimmune condition So I found out I needed to get andS friendship with film- tweeted: “’Ittefaq Se’ is collaborated for films like lupus, said it got to the point where a kidney transplant due to my maker Karan Johar has our 10th collaboration “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie it was “kind of life or death”, Lupus and was recovering. It was come with the upcoming together Shah Rukh. My Gham...”, “Kal Ho Naa reports mirror.co.uk. what I needed to do for my overall film “Ittefaq Se” being the family, my friend and Ho”, “Kabhi Alvida Naa Earlier this year, Selena, 25, re- health. I honestly look forward to duo’s tenth co-production. with ‘Ittefaq Se’ my true Kehna”, “My Name vealed that her friend Francia Raisa sharing with you, soon my journey Featuring actors Sid- partner in crime! Love you Is Khan”, “Student Of had donated one of her kidneys to through these past several months harth Malhotra, Sonak- Bhai!” The Year” and “Dear her in a secret operation. as I have always wanted to do with shi Sinha and Akshaye In response, Shah Zindagi”. In their first joint interview you. Khanna, “Ittefaq Se” Rukh wrote: “Wow so IANS since the surgery, Gomez said: “My “...There aren’t words to kidneys were just done.” describe how I can possibly thank She added: “That was it and I my beautiful friend Francia Raisa. didn’t want to ask a single person in Asked: “You feel like Francia Gomez revealed the news of She gave me the ultimate gift and my life and that was the day I came saved your life?”, the singer re- her operation on September 14 by sacrifice by donating her kidney to home when I found out and she sponded: “Because she did. That’s sharing a photograph on Instagram me.” volunteered and did it.” it.” of her and Raisa lying side-by- IANS Twinkle Khanna bags Justin Bieber gets a wax statue in Delhi adame Tussauds India Popular Choice Award unveiled a statue of Grammy award-win- ning singer Justin Bieber at Bangalore Lit Fest in a mini preview at The Twinkle tweeted the news MGrub Festival. on Saturday. The Grub Festival, which brings to- “A great honour to win gether music and food lovers on the same an award with such wonder- ground, started on Friday. ful writers -- See you at the Apart from Bieber’s, wax statues of Bangalore Literature Festival singer Jennifer Lopez and Indian actor tomorrow (Sunday) in Ben- Hrithik Roshan were also unveiled which galuru,” she tweeted. were a hit among the crowd present The fest will take place in at the festival’s venue - the Jawaharlal Bengaluru on Saturday and Nehru Stadium. Sunday. The final display of all statues at the “The Legend of Lakshmi wax museum will take place on Decem- Prasad” is Twinkle’s second ber 1 here with wax figures of celebrities book which released this like actress Madhubala, singer Asha year. Her first book was “Mrs Bhosle, and cricketer Kapil Dev. Funnybones”, released in Anshul Jain, general manager at 2015, which was an instant Merlin Entertainment India Pvt Ltd, hit with readers looking for a said: “We are excited to bring a mini light read. ensemble of Madame Tussauds to the riter, film On the film front, Twin- Grub Fest, which created an immersive producer kle has co-produced Akshay experience by giving people a glimpse of and former Kumar starrer “Padman”, what’s in store for them when we launch “With the idea to reach out to masses actress also featuring Sonam Kapoor the attraction”. we are certain, Delhi is set to give them Twinkle and Radhika Apte in lead “Justin Bieber has a huge fan follow- the most memorable time of their lives KhannaW feels honoured roles. ing among youngsters in our country and with this remarkable experience. We at to get the Popular Choice The film tells a true story the request for his figure has been long Madame Tussauds Delhi are thrilled Award at the sixth edition of of Arunachalam Muruga- awaited. He is the first among all figures to meet and greet our audiences at the Bangalore Literature Festival nantham’s journey to make which have been unveiled straight to the up- coming attraction,”he for her book “The Legend of affordable sanitary napkins. public at such a platform, meeting the au- added. Lakshmi Prasad”. IANS dience demands of the international star. IANS

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The Dane was full of Bristol last month, contro- ing away from Karolina confidence and attempted versial English all-rounder Pliskova to eke out a 7-6(9) to break free with an early Ben Stokes found the back- 6-3 victory in a captivating break in the second set to ing of two gay men, who semi-final showdown at the move 3-1 ahead but Plis- praised him for defending WTA Finals on Saturday. kova refused to buckle and the duo from a homopho- The victory, completed stormed back by stepping bic attack that night. in four minutes under two in to take her shots early According to a report hours, was built on the to get the contest back on by The Sun, two gay men Dane’s resilience, consis- serve. Kai Barry (26) and Billy tency and greater variation Wozniacki changed tac- O’Connell (20) supported Ben Stokes on the key points, and put tics again, however, and the claim made by Stokes the 27-year-old into her opted to push the ball into in the wake of his arrest on been a lot worse for us,” captain for the upcoming second final in the eight- the corners to force Plis- suspicion of actual bodily O’Connell was quoted as Ashes, but was withdrawn woman event after losing kova into some vital errors harm, of coming to their saying by the newspaper. from the squad earlier this in 2010. Wozniacki goes as she struggled out of po- defence when they were Barry added: “I’m not a month, pending further on to meet the winner of sition and the Dane broke subjected to homophobic fighter and we didn’t want investigation. the second semi-final be- AP/PTI once more for a 5-3 lead. attacks. a fight. We could’ve been in Coming out in support tween Venus Williams and ĂƌŽůŝŶĞtŽnjŶŝĂĐŬŝŽĨĞŶŵĂƌŬĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞƐĂŌĞƌďĞĂƟŶŐ<ĂƌŽůŝŶĂWůŝƐŬŽǀĂŽĨƚŚĞnjĞĐŚZĞƉƵďůŝĐĚƵƌŝŶŐ This time there would Barry and O’Connell real trouble. Ben was a real of the all-rounder, Billy Caroline Garcia later on ƚŚĞŝƌƐŝŶŐůĞƐƐĞŵŝĮŶĂůŵĂƚĐŚĂƚƚŚĞtdƚĞŶŶŝƐƚŽƵƌŶĂŵĞŶƚŝŶ^ŝŶŐĂƉŽƌĞ͕ŽŶ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ͘ be no way back for Pliskova claimed they met Stokes gentleman.” said: “Ben is a really nice Saturday, while Pliskova is as Wozniacki sent a back- and Alex Hales in a night- “We couldn’t believe it guy and I hope he can still left to rue a defeat that pre- out of the blocks in their to use her supreme court into a 6-1 lead over the hand crosscourt winner club on the evening of Sep- when we found out they play for England in the vents her from being able previous three matches coverage and stonewall de- sleepwalking Pliskova be- past her stranded opponent tember 24 (after England’s were famous cricketers. I Ashes. It would be awful to replace Simona Halep as in Singapore but perhaps fence to stay in touch. The fore the Czech rose from to storm into the final. ODI victory over the West just thought Ben and Alex his career was ruined over world number one. mindful of what was at first five games went with her slumber to first save “It was a little bit crazy, Indies) and Stokes bought were quite hot, fit guys. this. He was just trying to “We have had a lot of stake, they made a cagey serve until the Czech edged all five set points and then managing to come back them drinks. We only found out when a help defend Barry.” close matches this year and start to their semi-final, un- ahead by instigating a run fashion three more of her from those set points and They said they had no policeman came round this The Ashes will start I was hoping today was my able to stamp any sort of of four straight breaks of own, which Wozniacki then not feeling so good idea they were cricketers. week,” he further said. on November 23, with turn. It feels great to be in authority on proceedings. serve as Wozniacki staved somehow managed to sur- about myself after being “We were so grateful Both players have been England touring Australia the final and I have been Pliskova was the aggres- off three set points in the vive. Wozniacki continued 6-1 up in the tiebreak. It to Ben for stepping in to suspended indefinitely by for five Tests and as many playing some great tennis sor and found more success 10th game stay alive in the to cover every inch of the was kind of a roller-coaster help. He was a real hero. the England and Wales One-day Internationals be- this week,” Wozniacki said when she committed to set and eventually forced a court to set up another set and I am just happy that I Barry feared he could be Cricket Board (ECB). fore engaging in a T20 tri- in a courtside interview. her attacking shots, while tiebreak. point, her sixth, with more got the first set under my attacked. If Ben hadn’t Stokes was initially series, also involving New Both players had raced Wozniacki was content The Dane then raced defensive brilliance, and belt,” Wozniacki added. intervened it could have named as England vice- Zealand early next year. India outclass Singapore in women’s Asia Cup hockey opener Kakamigahara (Japan), Oct. 28 won back-to-back penalty corners Kaur was fierce in her strike to score (IANS): India got off to a roaring in the first quarter. India’s seventh goal through a PC in start, thrashing Singapore 10-0 in Though the first PC was saved the 41st minute. their opening clash of the womens by Singapore goalkeeper Felissa India stayed resolute as they Asia Cup 2017 here on Saturday. Lai, it hardly dented India’s spirit continued to put pressure on Sin- It was goals by Navneet Kaur as they were precise in their counter. gapore defence pumping two more (3’ and 41’), Rani (15’ and 18’), It was Navneet and Rani’s goals in goals in the third quarter through Lalremsiami (18’), Deep Grace the third and 15th minute that gave Navneet and Sonika in the 41st and Ekka (25’), Navjot Kaur (30’ and India a 2-0 lead in the first quarter. 45th minute respectively. 50’), Gurjit Kaur (41’) and Sonika India continued their good run The final 15 minutes saw India (45’) that ensured India notched up in the second quarter, adding four win back-to-back PCs. But the Sin- the winning points in their opening more goals to their lead via Lal- gapore defence averted conceding match in Pool A. remsiami, Rani, Deep Grace Ekka further goals, before a quick-think- India began with a positive and Navjot to go into the 10-minute ing Navjot scored a field goal in the intent, attacking Singapore’s circle half-time break with an imposing 50th minute to earn her team a 10-0 EM Images dŚĞ ϯϯƌĚ E ,ĂnjĂƌŝ ĂŶĚ ƌ E dŽŵďŝ^ƚĂƚĞ WŽůŽ dŽƵƌŶĂŵĞŶƚ ĨŽƌŵĂůůLJ ŐŽƚ ƵŶĚĞƌǁĂLJ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ DĂƉĂů <ĂŶŐũĞŝďƵŶŐ ;/ŵƉŚĂů WŽůŽ 'ƌŽƵŶĚͿ ŽŶ and constantly finding an opportu- 6-0 lead. lead. Earlier in the day, China beat ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ͘dŚĞƚŽƵƌŶĂŵĞŶƚǁŚŝĐŚŝƐƐĐŚĞĚƵůĞĚƚŽĐŽŶƟŶƵĞƟůůEŽǀ͘ϵŝƐďĞŝŶŐŽƌŐĂŶŝƐĞĚďLJDĂŶŝƉƵƌ,ŽƌƐĞZŝĚŝŶŐĂŶĚWŽůŽƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶ͘/ŶƚŚĞ nity to score. 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An inter- On a trip to Colombo, Sunday for a T20 match, Premier League and Aus- up to the final were filled national security company Sethi talked about how the hosts will celebrate the tralia’s Big Bash League, with endless negotiations hired by cricket’s world Pakistan had always toured end of eight years of isola- became a success though with the government, per- governing body gave Paki- Sri Lanka even during the tion from international all the matches were played suading domestic franchise stan the green light. Then civil war, which ended in cricket. in the UAE. owners and convincing came the work of assem- 2009, when other countries Less than a year ago, Things changed in players that security was bling a high-profile team refused to visit. none of this appeared pos- March this year when Paki- under control. for the three-match series. “I told them we need sible for a nation that had stan hosted the final of its “I had two meetings “I said unless and un- you now, when you needed largely been shunned by domestic T20 competition with the prime minister, I til you give me top qual- us we were there for you,” international teams since featuring high-profile inter- raised it with him, he heard ity players, no way,” Sethi he said. 2009 due to security risks. national players. me out, he didn’t give me said. With Sri Lanka’s visit That year gunmen at- “Even that baby step an opinion, he said we will Once the players were confirmed, Sethi is con- tacked a bus carrying the seemed an impossibility. think about it closer to the finalised, administrators fident that international Sri Lanka team from their I can tell you that none event,” Sethi said. WŽůŝĐĞŵĞŶƐƚĂŶĚŝŶƐŝĚĞƚŚĞ'ĂĚĚĂĮ^ƚĂĚŝƵŵĚƵƌŝŶŐƉƌĞƉĂƌĂƟŽŶĂŚĞĂĚŽĨĐƌŝĐŬĞƚƐĞƌŝĞƐďĞƚǁĞĞŶWĂŬŝƐƚĂŶ and fans were thrilled to cricket in Pakistan will hotel to Lahore’s Gaddafi of the franchises wanted As the match drew ĂŶĚŝŵďĂďǁĞŝŶ>ĂŚŽƌĞ͕WĂŬŝƐƚĂŶ͕DĂLJϭϲ͕ϮϬϭϱ͘ welcome a star-studded soon be fully restored. stadium for a test match, it, they were scared ... the closer Sethi became des- World XI team led by West Indies have com- injuring six players and kill- government was scared... perate, sending then Prime was to be played Sharif hore’s provincial assembly sued. The PCB insisted that South Africa captain Faf mitted to playing a three- ing six security personnel the players were scared,” Minister Nawaz Sharif made the announcement killed 13 and wounded 83. adequate security measures du Plessis. match series but the dates and two civilians. Pakistan Cricket Board numerous requests “from that it could go ahead. “There was doom and were in place. “There was huge ten- are still undecided. The incident forced (PCB) chairman Najam various quarters” in the “I think he saw the wis- gloom over here. The fran- Despite assurances, two sion,” Sethi said, adding “I have two other coun- Pakistan to play their home Sethi told Reuters in an hope that he would make a dom of it and took the chises came to me and days before the match, four that despite all the plan- tries lined up who are ready matches in the United Arab interview. favourable announcement. risk,” said Sethi said nothing doing,” Sethi international players pulled ning, the PCB was still on to come,” Sethi said. “By Emirates and the country The match proved piv- Sharif’s office did not Almost went up in smoke recalled. A series of late out, leaving the board 48 edge during the series. the end of 2020 I think ev- has since remained starved otal in changing the global respond to requests for In mid-February, less than night phone calls and end- hours to find replacements. “There were all these ery cricket country would of international cricket at cricket community’s opin- comment. a month before the final, a less meetings with players “Luckily we had every calculated risks but in the have come and played in home, apart from Zimba- ion of Pakistan’s ability to Weeks before the final suicide attack outside La- and franchise owners en- contingency arrangement end it worked out,” he Pakistan.”

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C M Y K 12 SPORTS England hammer Spain 5-2 Combat Sports Festival ends with gruelling fights Our Correspondent Kohima, Oct. 28 (EMN): Yoddha Fighting Champi- to win FIFA U-17 World Cup onship (YFC) witnessed eight gruelling fights in- side the cage and saw some of the best amateurs mixed martial arts fights on Saturday evening to conclude the three-day Combat Sports Festival at the Kohima local ground. YFC is part of the Com- bat Sports Festival or- ganised by 3E Nagaland (Elite Entertainment En- terprise). In the main event of professional bout under catch-weight category, Susovan Ghosh of Team Relentless emerged victo- rious after beating Naresh Goud in the first round PTI via a rear naked choke. EM Images ŶŐůĂŶĚƉůĂLJĞƌƐĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞƚŚĞŝƌǁŝŶĚƵƌŝŶŐ&/&hͲϭϳtŽƌůĚƵƉϮϬϭϳĮŶĂůŽǀĞƌ^ƉĂŝŶŝŶ<ŽůŬĂƚĂŽŶ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ͘ Longstukumba Ao of Fight in progress between Longstukumba Ao and Gajendra Kharatmol at the Kohima local ground on the Combat Academy, Saturday. Kolkata, Oct. 28 (PTI): pean Championship, earlier heel capitalising on a defen- second half as Morgan Nagaland remained unde- England produced a memo- this year. sive lapse, the second was Gibbs White tapped home feated by beating his op- Nagaland managed to Straw-weight category, Pema, Delhi via TKO sub- rable come- from-behind It was a night to remem- an inch perfect left-footed an inch-perfect cross to ponent Gajendra Kharat- beat his opponent Suhail Matsu Ozukum of the mission in the first round. performance to crush Spain ber at the Salt Lake Stadium angular volley. make it 2-2. mol of Fit and Fight Club, Solanki of Team Dheeth Combat Academy, Na- CL John, MLA grac- 5-2 and win the FIFA U-17 as England came back from However, England's Phil Foden then found Mumbai by unanimous Mumbai by technical galand and Ankit Negi ing the valedictory func- World Cup final, here to- a two-goal deficit to pump goal-machine Rhian Brew- the target in the 69th minute decision in the Bantam- knock-out (TKO) in the of Dynamic Kickboxing tion as the guest of honour day. in five in- front of a capacity ster's powerful header in the and the winners literally weight category. third round. In the com- Academy, Delhi match said the mixed martial arts England have now done crowd of 66,000 plus. 44th minute saw his team sealed the issue in the 84th Avizo Lanamai of petition of the first bout ended in a draw. will encourage more peo- a FIFA double in the same This was after Spain go into half-time down by minute with the fourth goal Team Relentless, Mum- in straw-weight category For women's feath- ple and players to take a year, having won the FIFA went ahead 2-0 at the stroke two goals to one. Brewster scored by Marc Guehi. bai beat Reeyan Siddique between Himanshu Gau- er-weight, Anjali Gupta keen interest in the game. U-20 World Cup in June. of half an hour with striker won the 'Golden Boot' with The Young Lions were of Team Deeth, Mumbai tam of Dvnamic Kickbox- of Genesis- Mysore beat He further encouraged the It was a sweet revenge Sergio Gomez bang on 8 goals to his credit. not over as Fodden rounded by KYO submission in ing Academy, Delhi and Priyanka Kumari, Delhi sportsperson to master as England lost to La Rojas target. However, things off the tally in the 88th the third round to win the Digvijay Jadhav of Fit and by TKO and in Atom- in one field and not try juniors in the U-17 Euro- If the first was a back- changed differently in the minute. featherweight category. Fight Club, Mumbai, the weight category, Akshata different sports discipline While Mulinuba Moller result was under dispute. Khadkare of Team Relent- in order to bring laurel to of the Combat Academy, In the fourth bout of less, Mumbai beat Tenzin the state. Shuttler Srikanth enters final, Sindhu bows out of French Open rd Paris, Oct. 28 (IANS): after Srikanth took the first things to clinch the second momentum in a women's Indian shuttler Kidambi point of the match, Pran- game and push the match to singles semi-final against 3 Open Kalos Marathon held at Pfütsero Srikanth bounced back to noy bounced back to take the third and decisive game. Japan's Akane Yamaguchi Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): flagged off by Vechiilo-u work hand in hand to- want and together hand in win 14-21, 21-19, 21-18 in a 9-7 lead in the first game. In the third game, that lasted 37 minutes, going The 3rd Open Kalos Mar- Kanuo, executive director gether and bring a change hand, clean society and a three-setter against H.S However, the Guntur man Prannoy had an early 11- down 14-21, 9-21. The first athon under the theme CWWS at Zuketsa. The to the society. clean elections can happen Prannoy and enter the men's quickly brought things level 10 advantage but failed to game saw a close contest be- "Towards clean election" finishing line was at Pfut- He expressed his hap- in our land. singles final but P.V. Sindhu 10-10. Later, Prannoy took maintain it giving away easy tween both shuttlers with the took place at Pfutsero sero Sports Complex. piness over the young He informed that crashed out of the wom- charge of the things to take points to Srikanth who capi- Japanese taking a slender under Phek district on Altogether, 217 run- people running a race to the Pfutsero town multi- en's singles at the $325,000 a 17-13 lead and convert it talised on the situation and 11-10 lead at the breather. Saturday. Minister for en- ners joined the event with support clean election. purpose stadium will be French Open Superseries into his first game victory. clinched the match. The World No.5 gave vironment, forest and cli- 32 villages under Phek dis- “With determination opened very shortly. here on Saturday. The second game started Srikanth will take on the little away to the Rio Olym- mate change Neiba Kronu trict, 12 tribes of Nagaland and with will power our A standard ground for Srikanth now has tak- with Prannoy taking a slen- winner of match between pics silver medallist from flagged off the men's cat- and 9 states of India. society can be changed sports lover is also under en a 3-1 lead in the head- der 11-10 lead at the breath- Anders Antonsen and Kenta India, as she gathered seven egory at Chida post junc- During the prize distri- too,” he said and ex- way, where district and to-head statistics against er. Later Srikanth managed Nishimoto in the finals. Ear- straight points to take the tion, Khezhakeno while bution ceremony, Kronu pressed that clean society, state events can be held in Prannoy. In the first game, to come back and dominate lier, Sindhu failed to find any opening game with ease. the women's category was asked the gathering to clean election is all that we the future, he said. Nagaland U-19 women to make BCCI debut

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Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): kaito Zhimomi, who was by matches’ every alternate The Nagaland women coaching the team for the day against Meghalaya, U-19 cricket team is all set last two months, will be the Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim to participate for the first coach with Kongba Chun- and Bihar. time in the BCCI Associate gpahang as the physical The top two team of the n Affiliate Women’s Trophy trainer and Rajesh Mondal tournament will qualify for to be held at Dhanbad in would also accompany the the Women’s All India Su- Jharkhand from November team to Dhanbad. per League from November 1 to 9 stated a press note. The team will play 14 at the same venue. The team will be cap- the first One Day match The team will depart on tained by Elina Muru. Ho- against Manipur, followed Oct. 30 for Dhanbad. LMSSOC: 3rd NAP Battalion and Genesis FC Tsg settle for a 1-1 draw

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Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): last league match for Gen- needed winning goal for In Pool A encounter, 3rd esis FC. Both the teams are Hongpong XI FC Haak in NAP Battalion drew with virtually out of the quarter- the dying second and won Genesis FC Tuensang with final playoffs. the match 2-1 and Hong- the score-line 1-1 in the In the second match pong FC Haak now awaits first match on Saturday. of the day, Hongpong XI the result of the Pool B last Both the goals came in the FC Haak secured a win league match to be played second half, Yunlongchu against Mt. Pongen FC by between Scavenger Hunt (jersey no. 7) of 3rd NAP 2-1 in Pool B encounter. FC and 40 AR on Tuesday Battalion netted the first The goal came through for any chance of qualify- goal in the 47th minute. Temsu (jersey no.12) of ing for the quarter-final After 5 minutes Lipesi (jer- Hongpong XI FC Haak in playoffs. sey no.13) equalised for the 27th minute of the first Monday’s matches Genesis FC Tsg and ended half. In the 36th minute of 1st match - DEF Tuensang the match at 1-1. 3rd NAP second half Yemlongchaba vs Unique Bulls FC at 12 Battalion are still without a (jersey no.7) leveled the noon win with three draws and 1 score for Mt. Pongen FC. 2nd match - Khulioh King loss with only a match left Finally Yemchumong (jer- FC vs Sangzi FC at 1:30 to play whereas, it was the sey no.11) scored the much pm KG-2109

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