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VOL. XVI NO. 215 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR,TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017 NPF, TR Zeliang file Dark side of the moon disqualification petitions Our Correspondent Legislative Assembly (Dis- P-2 before the Speaker of ter’s Office. Kohima, August 7 qualification on Ground of the Nagaland Legislative “On Friday 4.8.2017, (EMN): The Naga Peo- Defection) Rules 2003 rule Assembly as prescribed by TR Zeliang had earlier, ple’s Front (NPF) under No.6 under the sub-header the Members of Nagaland filed a composite Disquali- its president Dr. Shürho- ‘Disqualification for voting Legislative Assembly (Dis- fication Petition against zelie Liezietsu has filed a in the House contrary to qualification on Ground the above 10 MLAs seek- disqualification petition direction issued’, a petition of Defection) Rules, 2003, ing disqualification under against 36 NPF legislators for disqualification can be against 10 MLAs name- Paragraph 2(1)(b) of the for defying the directive is- made after the expiry of 15 ly, (i) Kiyanilie Peseyie Tenth Schedule which was sued by the party whip and days from the date of vot- (ii) Y. Vikheho Swu (III) necessitated as the 10 NPF voting in favour of expelled ing/abstention. Chotisuh Sazo (iv) Ku- MLAs had violated the member and Chief Minis- Interestingly, Chief zholuzo Nienu (v) Yita- Whip as well as the com- ter TR Zeliang during the Minister TR Zeliang, who chu (vi) C.L John (vii) N. munication and were ab- July 21 floor test. Zeliang was also appointed as the Thongwang Konyak (viii) sent from the sitting of the had then won the trust vote whip of the NPF party by P. Longon (ix) R. Tohanba, House held on 19.7.2017 in the Assembly with 47 the majority of legislators and (x) R. Torechu; who though TR Zeliang had is- out of 58 MLAs voting in supporting him, also re- had acted contrary to the sued Whip to the 10 MLAS his favour after he moved portedly filed a second peti- direction issued by TR Ze- on 18.7.2017, as per the motion of confidence in tion today for disqualifica- liang on 19.7.2017 as Whip resolution of the NPF Leg- the House, while 11 (10 tion of the 10 NPF MLAs of NPF during the sit- islature Party Meeting held NPF and 1 independent) who had voted against him ting of the House held on on 4th July, 2017 appoint- D/ŵĂŐĞƐ voted against him. during the floor test. 21.7.2017,” states a copy ing him as Whip of the ǀŝĞǁŽĨƚŚĞƉĂƌƟĂůůƵŶĂƌĞĐůŝƉƐĞǁŚŝĐŚŽĐĐƵƌƌĞĚŽŶDŽŶĚĂLJŶŝŐŚƚĐĂƉƚƵƌĞĚĨƌŽŵƚŚĞƌŽŽŌŽƉŽĨĂƐƚĞƌŶDŝƌƌŽƌŽĸĐĞ͕ŝŵĂƉƵƌ͘dŚĞ As per the provisions of “Petition (was filed) for of the purported petition NPF Party under Rule 6(4) ĐĞůĞƐƟĂůĞǀĞŶƚ͕ĂĐĐŽƌĚŝŶŐƚŽƚŚĞ^ĐŝĞŶĐĞWŽƉƵůĂƌŝƐĂƟŽŶƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶŽĨŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƚŽƌƐĂŶĚĚƵĐĂƚŽƌƐ;^WͿ͕ďĞŐĂŶĂƚϭϬ͘ϱϱƉŵŽŶ the Members of Nagaland Disqualification in Form issued by the Chief Minis- (c)(i),” the release stated. ƵŐƵƐƚϳĂŶĚǁĂƐƐĞƚƚŽĞŶĚĂƚϮ͘ϮϬĂŵŽŶƵŐƵƐƚϴ͘ Entire Assam declared as 'India setting up energy cooperation By-election subject to court order: CEO Dimapur, August 8 (EMN): In tune Shurhozelie Liezietsu was declared the 'disturbed' for another month network with neighbours': Pradhan with interim order of the Supreme winner. Court on the conduct of by-election to The Nagaland Pradesh Congress New Delhi, August 7 of the state with effect from would be able to cater to the Agartala, August 7 (IANS): ing PMUY connections to 20 10-Northern Angami-1 (ST) Assembly Committee had earlier filed an Spe- (PTI): The Centre has de- August 4 to September 30. rising demand of cooking gas India is setting up an energy women beneficiaries belong- Constituency, the Chief Electoral Of- cial Leave Petition before the Supreme clared entire Assam as a The 14 police stations in Tripura. Existing Silchar cooperation network with ing to below poverty line. ficer has on Monday reiterated that the Court of India against the decision of "disturbed" area under the fall under the districts of (in southern Assam) bottling neighbouring countries My- According to a senior of- final outcome of the results will be sub- the Election Commission of India to controversial Armed Forces Papumpare, West Siang, plant's capacity would also anmar, Bangladesh and Ne- ficial of the Oil and Natural ject to the apex court's final decision on conduct the by-election although the (Special Powers) Act (AF- East Siang, Lower Dibang be augmented by 60 metric pal and huge pipelines would Gas Corporation, as part of the mater. remaining term of vacant seat was less SPA) for one more month, Valley, East Kameng, West tonne per annum ensuring be laid as part of the ambi- the "Hydrocarbon Vision It was stated in an official release than a year. citing various violent ac- Kameng, Namsai, Lohit smooth supply of LPG in the tious project, Union Minister 2030" for the northeastern through DIPR. The result of the by- The NPCC had stated that it violates tivities by insurgent groups district, Lower Subansiri in northeastern states." Dharmendra Pradhan said region, 6,900 km of pipelines election was declared on August 3, Section 151(A) of the Representation of ULFA, NDFB, and others. Arunachal Pradesh. He said that after the here on Monday. would be laid connecting Sit- 2017 wherein former chief minister Dr. the People Act, 1951. The Union home A home ministry offi- "Through diplomatic we (Myanmar), Chittagong launch of PMUY by Prime ministry also declared cial said there were 75 inci- channels, India already (Bangladesh), most north- Minister Narendra Modi on Meghalaya's border ar- dents of violence in Assam tied up to set up an energy eastern states and West Ben- May 1, 2016, so far over 2.7 eas adjoining Assam, and in 2016 in which 33 people, cooperation network with gal's Siliguri and Durgapur. crore beneficiaries have been 'NE can be fulcrum of India-Asean ties' three districts in Arunachal including four security per- Myanmar, Bangladesh and Currently, large quanti- given LPG connections. New Delhi, August 7 (IANS): The cul- that this should be reinforced by regular Pradesh as "disturbed" sonnel, were killed and 14 Nepal. All the countries have ties of gas is flared (burned) Pradhan said that the tural similarities between northeastern bilateral cultural exchange and devel- under the AFSPA for two others were abducted. already agreed to this ambi- in the northeastern region scheme aims to provide clean India and southeast Asia will serve as oping an institutional mechanism to more months with effect The violence were per- tious mission," said the Min- because it can't be piped to cooking fuel to women be- the fulcrum of India's ties with the Ase- enhance people to people contact, the from August 3. petrated in Assam by in- ister of State (independent the consumers, the official longing to the five crore be- an nations, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy statement said. Mein urged the Asean In separate gazette no- surgent groups like ULFA, charge) for Petroleum and added. low poverty line households Chief Minister Chowna Mein said on leaders to take full benefit of the agree- tifications, the home min- NDFB and others, the of- Natural Gas. Pradhan had launched across the country by 2019. Monday. "Cultural similarity between ment on trade in goods under the frame- istry said the entire Assam, ficial said. Through the proposed the "North East Hydrocar- This is a part of a larger pro- the people of Asean countries and work agreement on comprehensive eco- has been declared "dis- AFSPA has been con- pipelines, diesel, liquefied pe- bon Vision 2030" in Febru- gramme of adding 10 crore northeast India should become the ful- nomic cooperation between India and turbed" under the AFSPA tinuing in Assam since No- troleum gas (LPG) and other ary last year, proposing to new LPG connections by crum of our friendship and the bedrock the Asean countries. with effect from August 3 vember 1990. petroleum products would be invest Rs 1,30,000 crore over 2019 to achieve full cover- of all our policies both - diplomatic and He also proposed to the ASEAN-In- till August 31. The official said contin- ferried, he told the media. 15 years to ramp up hydro- age of connections among economic," he said at an event to mark dia Business Council to consider organ- The ministry said the uing violence perpetrated As the mountainous carbon production in north- Indian households. the 25th anniversary of Asean-India Di- ising a B2B meeting in northeast India 20 km belt in Meghalaya by NSCN(IM), NSCN(K), northeastern states are land- east India. aloque Partnership in Laos' capital Vien- any time, noting such a move would fos- bordering Assam will also ULFA, NDFB, and oth- slide prone and carrying of Pradhan also laid the PTI adds tiane, according to a statement issued by ter greater cooperation and understand- continue to be a "disturbed ers were key reasons for petroleum products in the foundation stone for a 60 The subsidy on LPG cylinder the Arunachal Pradesh Government. ing between northeastern states and area" under the AFSPA continuing with AFSPA in region is a big problem, the metric tonne per annum ca- for domestic use for the poor Stating that that India was on the Asean and go a long way in strengthen- with effect from August 3 Arunachal Pradesh. proposed pipelines would be pacity LPG (cooking gas) will continue, Union Oil path to forge a strong friendship and ing their friendship. to September 30. The AFSPA has been in a great help for the area. bottling plant at Bodhjun- Minister Dharmendra Prad- partnership with the Asean countries, Mein also highlighted the diverse It has also declared force in the three Arunachal The Minister accompa- gnagar industrial park (20 km han said today. Mein said that the development of In- tribal culture, immense potential in tour- as "disturbed" under the Pradesh districts of Tirap, nied by Tripura Food, Civil north of here) on Monday. A "We have no plan to with- dia's northeastern states would be a ism, horticulture and hydropower sec- AFSPA three districts of Changlang and Longding Supplies and Consumer Af- sum of Rs 143 crore would draw subsidy on LPG for do- game changer in terms of India's ties tors of his state. Arunachal Pradesh -- Tirap, since January, 2016. fairs Minister Bhanulal Saha be spent for the plant, which mestic use. Subsidy on LPG with the Asean countries. He also called for early reopening of Changlang and Longding - Meghalaya too has on Monday launched the would be commissioned by and kerosene will continue Stressing on similarities of north- the historic Stilwell Road that starts from and areas falling within the been witnessing violence by Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yo- June 2019. for the poor and common eastern India with most Asean countries Assam and passes through Arunachal jurisdiction of 14 police sta- ULFA, NDFB militants in jana (PMUY) scheme in the "The proposed bottling people," Pradhan told report- in terms of culture, traditions, religious Pradesh in Pangsau Pass and leads up to tions in nine other districts the recent past. Left-ruled state by distribut- plant at Bodhjungnagar ers here. practice and food habits, etc, he stressed Kunming in China through Myanmar.

Work gives you meaning and purpose Bond of protection Mumbai court sends 16 Somali pirates to 7 years in prison and life is empty without it. Mumbai, August 7 (PTI): A court for ransom' (for which the maximum Chah Bahar in Iran with 18 crew Stephen Hawking here today sentenced 16 Somali pi- punishment is death), murder and members. It was hijacked near Sey- rates to seven years in jail for hijack- offences under the Arms Act. chelles and taken to Somalia by the ing a fishing vessel which had sailed Indian naval ship Suvarna, on an- pirates, who rigged it up as a 'mother from Iran in 2011 and taking its Ira- ti-piracy patrol off the coast of Lak- vessel' for launching piracy attacks. Mirror Takes nian and Pakistani crew hostage. shadweep, was informed on March The crew were kept captive on "Sessions judge J C Jagdale sen- 26, 2011 that Maersk Kensington, a board, and witnessed several piracy tenced the accused to seven years in merchant vessel, was attacked by pi- attempts, the prosecution said. jail for conspiracy, attempt to mur- rates operating from MV Morteza, a The Navy and the Indian Coast der, kidnapping and offences under hijacked vessel, and two skiffs. Guard had nabbed a total of 120 Unlawful Activities Prevention Act," INS Suvarna rushed to the spot pirates between January and March said special public prosecutor Ran- and directed the pirate vessel to 2011. All of them were handed over jeet Sangle. stop engines. However, the pirates to the Yellow Gate police in Mum- The court also imposed a fine of opened fire. bai, and tried in a court here. Rs 14,000 on each of them, while The retaliatory fire by the Navy One of them died during the directing the government to deport led to a blaze on MV Morteza. The trial. All others pleaded guilty. On them to Somalia after they serve Navy rescued its crew members -- 12 August 2, the court had sentenced 15 their prison terms. Iranians and four Pakistanis -- and pirates to seven years' imprisonment. PTI The judge, however, acquitted took 16 Somali pirates into custody. Judgements in remaining two cases School children tying rakhis on the wrist of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Raksha Bandhan, in New them of the charges of 'kidnapping MV Morteza had set sail from are awaited. Delhi on Monday.

~ Arien I'm not saying you were Withdraw from Doklam to avoid confrontation: PLA to India bought but how did you get Huairou (China), August 7 (PTI): resolve and determination," he told In- Foreign Ministry had said earlier. Daily today said "geostrategic miscal- Time, it added, is fast running short so much money to buy us Senior Col Li Li of the People's Libera- dian journalists taken to visit this gar- Responding to questions on the pre- culations" were behind India's border for India to pull out from Chinese ter- huh sirji? tion Army (PLA) may be thousands of rison on the outskirts of Beijing. sent impasse in Doklam, he said, "What "trespassing". ritory and on that basis explore a face- kilometres away from Doklam but has The visit included a rare demon- the PLA will do depends on the actions "For China, the trespassing by Indi- saving solution in consultation with WEATHER a stern message for the Indian Army -- stration of combat skills of the PLA of the Indian side. We will take appro- an troops was unexpected and it is un- China. "India should do well to remem- TEMPERATURE withdraw from the Chinese territory to troops before the Indian media. The priate action when it is necessary." acceptable as it happened in a section ber that its neighbour has the capability avoid confrontation. demonstration included sharp shoot- "We will follow the orders of the of the boundary that has hitherto been to defeat all invading enemies," it said. Max: Min: A visit by Indian journalists, spon- ing skills with small arms, capture CPC (ruling Communist Party of considered beyond dispute by both India and China have been locked KOHIMA 26° 17° sored by the Chinese government, to- of "hostile forces" in close combat, China) and the Central Military Com- sides in the otherwise long drawn out in a standoff in Doklam since June 16 DIMAPUR 30° 25° day turned into a propaganda exercise counter-terrorism and laser simulation mission (the overall high command of and arduous boundary negotiations," it after Chinese troops began constructing RF: RH: by the Chinese Army for delivering force-on-force training of reinforced the 2.3 million strong army headed by said. a road near the Bhutan trijunction. KOHIMA 7mm 91% its message on the prolonged standoff infantry squads. Chinese President Xi Jinping)." India's "trespassing" amounts to no Bhutan has protested to China, say- DIMAPUR 1mm 94% between troops of the two countries in Li, however, clarified that the dem- The garrison is one of the oldest less than a violation of China's territo- ing the area belonged to it and accused ΎZĂŝŶĨĂůů;Z&ͿΎZĞůĂƟǀĞŚƵŵŝĚŝƚLJ;Z,Ϳ Doklam near Sikkim. onstration had no particular reference and most important training centres of rial sovereignty, and China has the law- Beijing of violating agreements that dĞŵƉĞƌĂƚƵƌĞŝŶ^ƚĂƚĞĂƉŝƚĂůƐ Sr Col Li claimed, "What the In- to Doklam where China says 48 Indian the PLA officers and troops. It is also ful right to take "whatever measures" it aim to maintain the status quo until the Max. Min. Max. Min. dian troops have done is an invasion of troops still stayed put along with a bull- responsible for the security of the Chi- deems necessary to defend its territory, boundary dispute is resolved. Aizawl 26° 20° Itanagar 28° 23° Chinese territory. dozer. nese capital. it said. India says the Chinese action to Agartala 32° 26° Shillong 23° 19° "You can report about what the "In addition, there are still a large About 11,000 troops are stationed "While misunderstandings between construct the road was unilateral and Gangtok 25° 19° Delhi 33° 26° Chinese soldiers are thinking about. I number of Indian armed forces congre- at the garrison. The state media also neighbours are understandable, India changes the status quo. It fears the road Guwahati 31° 26° Kolkata 33° 27° am a soldier, I will try my best to pro- gating on the boundary and on the In- continued the tirade against India. should engage in candid dialogue, not would allow China to cut off India's ac- Imphal 27° 21° Chennai 35° 26° tect territorial integrity. We have the dian side of the boundary," the Chinese An article in the official China lawless provocations." cess to its northeastern states. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 2 STATE Year of Construction Workers Governor extends Raksha Bandhan greetings Dimapur, August 7 (EMN): The that Raksha Bandhan, which symbol- of a brother and a sister. State Governer, PB Acharya has ex- izes love, affection and mutual trust It fortifies bonds among all com- tended warm greetings to the people between brothers and sisters usher munities and groups and helps us of the State on the joyous occasion emotional integration, brotherhood in our collective endeavour to work training concludes in Zbto of Raksha Bandhan. He expressed and mutual understanding amongst for the well-being of one and all, he his hope that the festivity will further the citizens. It also signifies ‘a bond further said. reinforce the warm bonding amongst of protection’- protecting the sisters Governor wished that the festivity the siblings and will continue to spread by brothers rather the womenfolk by reinforce the spirit of family bonding, universal love and peace in the world. the persons with brotherly feelings, a communal harmony and peaceful In his message, the Governor said celebration of one such relation - that coexistence. CJM constitutes Destruction Committee; WSYF, DDGBA condole Dimapur, August 7 (EMN): The Western Sumi Youth Front (WSYF) is shocked to hear the sudden seized IMFL to be destroyed today demise of late Hokivi Chishi, president DCCI and former DMC member. WSYF said the Sumi has Dimapur, August 7 (EMN): Prosecuting Inspector Dimapur lost a dynamic leader and a young entrepreneur As per the application received and OCE West PS as members. who had a giving heart and concern for the poor from the ASI Lengyei, investiga- Chief Judicial Magistrate and the downtrodden, besides the youth irrespec- tion officer of the case through Dimapur, Ajongba Imchen, has tive of tribe, community or creed. WSYF lamented the officer-in-charge of West informed that the 1000 cases that hid sudden demise has left a vacuum in Sumi Police Station, Dimapur for pre- of assorted IMFL which were community and Nagas in general, which would KĸĐŝĂůƐŽĨŵƉůŽLJŵĞŶƚΘ^ŬŝůůĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚĚĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚĂŶĚĞŶƚƌĞƉƌĞŶĞƵƌƐĂůŽŶŐǁŝƚŚƚƌĂŝŶĞĞƐĂŶĚƚƌĂŝŶĞƌƐĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞĐƵůŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ trial destruction of the seized recovered from LRC colony, be hard to be filled. At this moment of grief and ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵŵĞŝŶƵŶŚĞďŽƚŽ͘ IMFL in connection with G.R- Dimapur will be destroyed at sorrow, WSYF pray for the bereaved family that 486/2017 of West P.S. case Dimapur Municipal Council Almighty God comfort them and also the departed Dimapur, August 7 Development Corporation more judicious manner, the Officer (DEO), Zunheboto, No.0092/2017 U/s 44 (a) (e) (DMC) dumping site on August soul to rest n peace. (EMN): The six-day train- (NSDC), ZynoriqueInita- Deputy Director expressed Avika Achumi in his ad- NLTP Act, Chief Judicial Mag- 8 at 3 p.m. Dimapur District GBs Association (DDGBA) ing under the aegis of Year tive and YouthNet. happiness towards the train- dress expressed content- istrate (CJM) Dimapur has The CJM also informed that has mourned the death of late Hokivi Chishi, a of Construction Workers Speaking at the vale- ees and their sincere ef- ment towards the participat- constituted the Destruction the Commissioner Police of Di- prominent businessman, former DMC member, culminated at VDB Hall, dictory function, Deputy fort during the training. He ing trainees and the trainers Committee. mapur will provide a vehicle to president NMBOA and president of Dimapur Zunheboto on August 5. Director, ChidenYaden also appreciated Zynorique for being so cooperative. The committee members transport the seized IMFL from Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) on The programme was or- thanked the Minister for Initative for the concern Among the 50 trainees, included Chief Judicial Mag- West Police Station, Dimapur to August 4 at private hospital in Dimapur. The associ- ganised by Department of Employment, Skill Devel- they have for the younger Pork Hunters group were istrate Dimapur as chairman, the destruction site if required. ation described late Chishi as a hard-working honest Employment, Skill Devel- opment and Entrepreneur- generation. adjudged as the Best Group Public Prosecutor Dimapur, OC police West Police station man who sincerely dedicated his services in bringing opment and Entrepreneur- ship, Mmhonlumo Kikon Chairman of Zynorique while Inato Jimo was ad- Sub-division Officer (Civil), shall made necessary arrange- unity and peace among the Nagas. His death has ship in collaboration with for initiating the pro- Initiative, Richard Belho, judged as the Best Trainer. Dimapur, president of Dimapur ment including JCB etc. lost a capable leader not only for Sumi tribes but for Ministry of Skill Develop- gramme. While encourag- also spoke during the func- Certificates were handed Bar Association, Deputy Com- All committee members the Nagas in general, said the DDGBA. Further, it ment and Entrepreneurship ing the trainees to make use tion. over to all the participating missioner of Police (Crime), have been requested to reach the conveyed condolences to the bereaved family mem- (MSDE), National Skill of the God given talent in a District Employment trainees. Dimapur Naga Women Hoho, destruction site on time. bers and pray that the departed soul rest in peace. NEWS IN BRIEF YTC extends Medümnio greetings YBC Youth department CMO Dmr issues advisory on vector borne diseases The Yimchungrü Tribal Council (YTC) has extended Dimapur, August 7 ures to protect oneself from residence as the JE virus water collected in the Medümnio festival greetings to Yimchungrü community organises ‘friendship night’ (EMN): In order to prevent any vector borne diseases. multiples in the pig very flowerpot saucer. staying across the State. YTC said the most significant and control outbreak of What You Can Do: quickly. 10. Remove all objects that and traditional aspect of the festival is to maintain peace vector borne diseases like 5. Introduce Larvivorous may collect stagnant wa- 1. Prevent mosquito breed- and reconciliation with the people living near and far. Malaria, Dengue, Japanese fish in water bodies. ter and favour mosquito ing grounds. The YTC expressed hope that through this festival, the Encephalitis (JE) etc, due 6. All stagnant water collec- breeding from your sur- 2. Wear long sleeve and people of Yimchungrü community would not only see a to the early onset of mon- tion should be filled up. roundings such as old body covering clothes new dawn of peace, tranquility and friendship amongst soon season and recent 7. Keep water-filled ves- tyre, unused containers, when working outside. themselves but also more in their relationships and trans- heavy rain and flood in the sels and tanks tightly broken /discarded ves- 3. Use insecticide treated actions with the members of other Naga communities. district, the District Health covered. sels etc Society Dimapur have re- mosquito nets while 8. Keep surroundings clean 11. If one is suffering from quested the public to follow sleeping ( day and night). and dry. high fever, consult a AEF Council ward-17 mass social work the following simple meas- 4. Avoid rearing pigs near 9. Regularly discard the doctor immediately. In view of the forthcoming Independence, AEF Council Ward-17 will be conducting a mass social work on Au- gust 12. All the members under AEF Council Ward-17 td,Z&KZ^d/EKd,Z/^dZ/d^ are mandatory to participate. Chairman of Electrical F&CS Dmr notifies on Aadhaar Sub CouncilIUpper Agri Sub Council/ Mewibogei Sub Max Min W Z, Z& CouncilIAgri Farm Sub CouncilIForest Sub Council, Kohima have been requested to hold a meeting with the seeding with ration cards tK<, 23.2 18.8 20.1 91 5.4 office bearers and list out the detail programme of the d 23.5 16.3 20.2 93 24.6 works to be carried out on the day. It also informed every Dimapur, August 7 (EMN): Dimapur has informed all household to participate positively. The office bearers and ƐƐŽĐŝĂƚĞWĂƐƚŽƌŽĨtŽŵĞŶz͕,ŽŶůĂWŚŽŵƐƉĞĂŬŝŶŐĂƚƚŚĞ In pursuance of the Section beneficiaries of NFSA (i.e. DKE 33.2 23.4 22.5 90 59 executives are requested to supervise the work. ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵŵĞ͘ l 2(2)(c) of National Food PHH & AA Y Ration Card Security Act’2013 (NFSA holders along with the fam- dhE^E' 21.2 17.2 17.6 91 37.01 Dimapur, August 7 peace among all mankind ‘2013); Section 7 of Aadhaar ily members) in the state D<' MS District Hospital Dmr notifies (EMN): The Youth De- and in the society. The Act’2016, which stressed shall produce photocopy of JSY beneficiaries partment of Yachem Bap- program was chaired by on leveraging Aadhaar for Aadhaar number as proof of W,< 26.4 20 18.4 81 19.6 tist Church and Noksosang Toimei Phom while invo- unique identification/re- identity to the Department KE'>E' 19 17 16.4 90 10 photocopy of Bank pass book (front page- containing ac- Church on August 6, with In commemoration of as a condition for receipt data, implementation of count holder details) and IFSC Code for payment with Honla Phom, associate Friendship Week youth of Government subsidy, FPS automation and Supply d^D/Ezh 25 19 22.2 97 8.2 immediate effect. pastor of Women YBC as benefits or service funded Chain Management as per and others from both the :>hD 30.4 24.8 25.7 94 1.8 “Love your friends at all Lunglak, special appear- Chakhesang Clean Election Movement (CCEM) ΎĞǁWŽŝŶƚ;WͿΎZĞůĂƟǀĞ,ƵŵŝĚŝƚLJ;Z,ͿΎZĂŝŶĨĂůů;Z&Ϳ will be holding a consultative meeting with leaders of time ( proverbs 17:17)”, ance by Hamsho, associate Chakhesang Community living in Kohima, on August she called upon the youth pastor for Youth NBC; Imtilemba condoles demise ^ŽƵƌĐĞ͗ĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚŽĨ^ŽŝůΘtĂƚĞƌŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ͕EĂŐĂůĂŶĚ 9, 10 a.m. at Platinum Hall, NBCC Headquarter and on of two churches to have a male voice by Yachem and realistic concept of friend- Noksosang elders and L. Dimapur, August 7 (EMN): Sangtam was a dedicated August 10 at Chakhesang Baptist Church, Diphupar ‘B’ Minister for Cooperation, national worker of the Naga IMPORTANT NUMBERS respectively. All officials of Chakhesang organisations in ship through extending Baüham. helping hands to each other The gathering was en- MARCOFED, Relief and nation and his demise has WOMEN HELPLINE: 181 Kohima and Dimapur – Chakhesang Hoho, Chakhesang Rehabilitation, Imtilemba caused a vacuum not only DIMAPUR (STD CODE: 03862) Student Union, Chakhesang Women Society, Chakhe- in times of need. tertained with “Laugh out She also emphasised Loud” by Hamchei and Sangtam has condoled the de- among the Sangtams but Bethesda Ambulance Service 9615053217, 9615520007 sang Gazetted Officers Forum, Chakhesang Employees CIHSR 242555, 242533 on the ability to make sac- Hennok, and a musical mise of late Tsilise Sangtam, Nagas in general which will Association Kohima, Village Welfare Bodies, Pastors, Steering Committee member, be difficult to fill. He also Police Control Room 7085055050 Associate Pastors (Women, Youth) and Deacons of rifice to each other for drama was presented by Dimapur District Hospital 232224 common well being de- Henphi and Chulen. Vote United Sangtam Region of conveyed heartfelt condo- Diphupar PS 7085055032 Chakhesang Churches in Kohima and Dimapur have NSCN on August 5. lences to the bereaved family been requested to attend the respective meeting positively. spite of adverse parities of thanks was pronounced East PS 7085055030 among the individuals and by Chongmei, associate In a condolence mes- and pray that Almighty God Faith Hospital 248912, 9436004220 also in order to maintain pastor of Youth YBC. sage, Imtilemba said that late grants comfort and solace. Fire Station (Chumu) 282777 WDVCCA convenes emergency meeting Fire Station (Dimapur) 7085378850, 232201 GRPS 7085055031 The newly elected office bearers of WDVCCA first meet- Medziphema PS 7085055033 ing has been convened on August 10, 11 a.m. at WD- MH (Metro) Hospital 227930/231081 VCCA & WDVDBA Multi-Purpose building, Wokha. NSRLM conducts skill development and placement prog Mobile Unit Commander 7085055046 All the newly elected vice president, secretaries, executive Nikos Hospital 248285, 232032 members and treasurer have been requested to attend Dimapur, August 7 (EMN): Naga- preparedness for implementation of Rural Development. Niuland PS 7085088035 the meeting positively. Meanwhile, WDVCCA appreci- land State Rural Livelihoods Mission DDU-GKY. The North East scenario of Sub-Urban PS 7085055036 ated the initiative taken by ACVA on Wokha-Merapani (NSRLM) organise one day outreach Delivering the key note address, DDU-GKY implementation was Traffic Control -1 7085088038 Road, which is a good sign for the welfare of the general Traffic Control -2 7085088039 program for the potential Project Im- State Mission Director of NSRLM, shared by Tenzing Choesang, North West PS 7085055034 public and for the Lothas in particular. The association plementing Agencies (PIAs) of Deen Athel O Lotha, informed that under East Representative for DDU-GKY Women Cell 7085055037 supported ACVA for their noble gesture. Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaush- DDU-GKY, the Ministry of Rural MoRD and Menuoneituo Chadi, Zion Hospital 231864, 224117, 227337 alya Yojana (DDU-GKY), the skill Development has given a target of COO (Skills), NSRLM shared the KOHIMA (STD Code: 0370) DPDB Wokha meeting development and placement program 6924 rural youths to be trained and action plan of Nagaland as approved Bethel Nursing Home 2224202 of Ministry of Rural Development, given placement by the year 2020. by the Ministry. Chiephobozou PS 8575045506 Vice Chairman DPDB, Wokha & Deputy Commission- Government of India on August 4 at She said preference will be given Technical session on PRN reg- Officer-in-Charge 8575045516 er, Wezope Kenye has informed that the monthly District Hotel Seb Tower, Dimapur. to local PIAs who fulfil the Minis- istration, various processes of pro- Childline Kohima 1098 Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting will Chiephobozou PS 8575045506 The event was organised to bring try’s criteria for implementing skill posal submission and appraisals Officer-in-Charge 8575045516 be held on August 9 at Deputy Commissioner Confer- PIAs and the project appraisal agen- development and placement projects were conducted by representatives Fire Stations 2222952 ence hall, Wokha. All the members have been requested cy for DDU-GKY in Nagaland, by obtaining Permanent Registration of NABCONS from New Delhi and IRCS Ambulance Service 2244350 to attend the meeting positively. NABCONS to assess the level of Number (PRN) from the Ministry of Guwahati. Kezocha PS 8575045549 Officer-in-Charge 8575045538 Khuzama PS 8575045505 Officer-in-Charge 8575045515 NHAK 2222916 North PS 2222222, 8575045501 Quiz on Swachch Bharat Mission held at Tuensang Officer-in-Charge 8575045510 Oking Hospital 2290080, 2290146 the students to help clean Police Control Room 100/2244279, 8575045500 Tuensang town. “Cleanli- South PS 2222111, 8575045502 ness is not only about keep- Officer-in-Charge 8575045520 ing our houses or an indi- Tseminyu PS 8575045507 Officer-in-Charge 8575045517 vidual clean but also keeping Zubza PS 8575045508 the environment green and Officer-in-Charge 8575045518 clean” he said. MOKOKCHUNG (STD Code: 0369) District IEC Consultant Chopper Service 8974151974/ 9615776811 PHED, Ashale Seb, delib- Christian Hospital, Impur 2262214 erated on the objective of Dr. Imkongliba Hospital 2226216/2226394 Faith Hospital Ambulance 9436004220, 9856051827 the SBM and also distrib- Fire Station 2226225 uted the SBM flyers to the Hope Ambulance Service 8415827895/9856277674 members present at the pro- Hotel Metsuben 8014587442/ 2226373 gramme. 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C M Y K STATE 3 Law students take rights campaign to churches against the Election Code of “Let us admit that in the past CLEAN ELECTION FORMS CENTRAL TOPIC Conduct amounting to crime,” we have place money at the top the press release stated. and God at the bottom during According to the teams, election. Candidates have used more than Rs.937 crore was money to woe voters while on spent during the last state gen- the other hand voters demand eral assembly election and found money for their vote forgetting to be the most expensive election our vote is a God given right,” ever in Nagaland. This should the press release stated. not be repeated, the press release Citizens are cautioned that stated. they cannot escape nor do away “A small state like ours with with politics “as long as we live the sum of more than 937 crores and we all have the equal right our state would have developed in the decision making through in several areas such as roads, this process of exercising our bridges, health sector, educa- franchise.” tional institutions, electricity Urging the people to take the services, public transport, etc.,” right decision for the future and the press release stated. the generation, the campaigners “Corrupt election”, the or- urged them to be part of the so- ganisers stated, result in poor lution and not of destruction. governance, increased poverty, “There were cases where crime and social instability which some of the villages GB’s and can lead to violence and wars. elder’s cast vote for the entire “It is not power that bring village which is a clear violation corrupt practices but the fear of of election code of conduct. The two teams of students from Kohima Law College who are educating community institutions about citizens’ rights and duties. losing the power brings corrup- Many individual choose to se- tion. Therefore, Clean Election lect and vote for the candidates Dimapur, August 7 (EMN): event. During the programme, ‘Clean Election Campaign’ as and all round development of havior of the candidate and the should be practice in order to who spend more money during Members of Kohima Law Col- various topics such as Con- the need of the hour mainly for any society.” voters which are interdependent safeguard and nurture democ- elections. After the election we lege are taking their ‘civil rights sumer Rights; Food Safety and the forth coming state general The organisers explained and complimentary to each racy through educating the vot- hear painful stories of divisions and duties’ campaign to various Standard Act; Clean Election; assembly election.” that in a representative parlia- other,’ the press release stated. ers about the issue of corruption among the families, clans and communities. Two teams from public service delivery; National All the team members took mentary democratic state, elec- ‘Both the candidate and the vot- and inviting all to pledge and to villages to the extent affecting the college’s final year students Food Security Act; Lokayukta; a pledge that “we solely do this tions become the cornerstone ers have to be clearly and openly refuse and not to participate in the church congregation,” the conducted a programme with environment; Right to Informa- to tell the truth, to fight for the of setting up a strong viable and committed to adhere to the con- bribery and violence.” campaigners stated. youth in the conference hall of tion Act; Human Rights, and truth, to stand for the truth and ‘rejuvenating’ state. cept of clean election.’ Further, the campaigners “However, choosing a man the Chakhesang Baptist Church the issue of medical negligence to bring a positive change in our ‘Election should be under- In other words, the cam- said that the Clean Election who is righteous before God will in Kohima, while another team were discussed by the team society,” the organisers stated. stood as a time of choosing of paigners stated, it is to act as campaign was a call to all the bring glory to our land and make conducted a similar event at members. “We live in a democratic state leaders who would not rule over per ‘the code of Christian prin- people of all backgrounds to us better than the mighty. Let us the Rengma Baptist Church as According to the press re- that election is the right means of us but who would sacrifice their ciples.’ “Voting for money or commit to consciously elect all join our hands to make clean part of the their Youth Week on lease from Kezhokhoto Savi, choosing the right leaders to lead time, energy and their resources material gain which means sell- their leaders with integrity with- election a success so that we can August 5. professor in-charge, Kohima our state. Transparent, smooth for the well-being of the society. ing our vote is one of the worst out being manipulated through make our State a corrupt-free The organisers issued a press Law College, “everyone stressed and just governing system is a The essence of clean election act contrary to Christian values corruption or other unhealthy state – let us rise up and rebuilt,” release giving updates about the more on the importance of pre-requisite for progress, peace boils down to the ultimate be- and principles as well as it is also means. the press release added. SASRD observes National Handloom Day Mission to promote education in Mokokchung announced ucts and revival of domes- Dimapur, August 7 (EMN): The tic products and production District Planning and Develop- processes. ment Board (DPDB) of Mokokc- The speaker stated fur- hung has announced a mission to ther that Nagaland was ‘inspire delivery of education’ in “known as the land of fes- government schools in the district. tivals is mostly known for Deputy Commissioner Sushil the fact that it has quite a Kumar Patel, also the chairman big number of tribes with of the planning board, announced their distinctiveness in the a mission to inspire delivery of matter of culture and tra- education in government schools dition.” in the district. Disclosing this at the The handloom products monthly meeting of the DPDB in of Nagaland found their the conference hall of Additional way to the national and in- Deputy Commissioner (planning) ternational markets thereby on August 7, Patel said that ad- have to create awareness ministrative officers would adopt Prof. T. Lanusosang , Pro Vice Chancellor of SASRD speaking at the and preservation among at least one school, frequently visit National Handloom Day event at Medziphema on August 5. the younger generation, the school, and will have interac- Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung Sushil Kumar Patel addressing the DPDB meeting in Mokokchung on August 7. the press release asserted. tion with teachers and students. Dimapur, August 7 (EMN): activities were symbolic in “The government needs to This interaction is with the objec- Deputy Commissioner Patel gkolemba; Pangsang under the to the people.’ National Handloom Day the Indian Independence invest more in this sector tive to motivate and ‘create inspira- said a format concerning the mis- extra assistant commissioner of The board has also set up an was observed with a pro- struggle.” especially in the rural areas tion,’ the official said. The event sion will soon be circulated to offic- Chuchuyimlang. implementing committee for the gram at the School of Agri- Mahatma Gandhi once by encouraging youngsters will be in close coordination with ers who are willing to be a part of Further, matter about upgrad- LADP for 2017 for all 10 assem- cultural Sciences and Rural commented that the spin- to go for traditional at- the Education department. the programme. He made it clear ing the establishment of extra as- bly constituencies. Further, the Development (SASRD) at ning wheel was a ‘hand- tires instead of clothing in The officers’ concern will also that the district administration was sistant commissioner to SDO (civil) board approved registration and Medziphema, Dimapur, on maid of agriculture’ and western style,” the speaker have interaction with the teach- just extending support to the Edu- for Ongpangkong, Longchem, and petitions of these groups: People’s August 5. handloom the nation’s sec- stated. ing community about the healthy cation department to ensure that Chuchuyimlang were deliberated College Alumni Association of The event was organ- ond lung. He considered The resource person environment of the school and all children receive ‘quality educa- by the board. It has approved and Mokokchung; establishment of ized by the directorate of the spinning wheel as a for the programme was ST about implementation of govern- tion in a healthy environment.’ unanimously decided to forward a government primary school at Field Publicity Ministry symbol of revolution, the Subramanian, deputy direc- ment schemes such as distribution If implemented with vigour, to the government for necessary Satsu village in Mangmetong; of Information and Broad- organisers stated. tor of the Weavers’ Service of books and the mid-day meal the initiative will help reduce action. grant-in-aid to Children Day’s casting Regional Office The handloom sector Centre. He explained the scheme. the number of drop-outs from Also, during the discussions, School at Longsa village; change in collaboration with the thus forms a part of the role and ‘functions’ of tex- Also, the deputy commissioner schools. the officials strongly felt that the in the nomenclature of the govern- SASRD and the Weavers’ heritage of India and oc- tiles. Further, the resource said the noble mission will not be The board officials also dis- creation of extra assistant com- ment primary school of Sungkum, Service Centre of the Min- cupies the richness and person gave a PowerPoint fruitful ‘unless officers other than cussed various other agenda. They missioner headquarters and up- Mangmetong to ‘Chubanungba istry of Textiles. diversity of the country and presentation about the han- administration’ actively take part. included creation of extra assist- grading three extra assistant com- government primary school, Man- Prof. T Lanusosang, the artistry of the weavers. dloom industry in India. Patel called upon the heads of ant commissioner headquarters at missioner headquarters to that of gmetong. Pro Vice Chancellor of It has an important role in The programme also wit- department to come forward to Luyong and Longnak under the sub divisional officer (civil) was The matter has been forwarded SASRD was the chief guest the country’s economy, as nessed a quiz competition actively participate in support of establishment of the Additional necessary for ‘better administration to the government for further ac- of the programme, a press it is the largest economic on Handloom of India. teachers and students. Deputy Commissioner of Man- and delivery of services and goods tion. release from the organisers activity after agriculture informed. providing employment to Addressing the event, thousands of unemployed the updates stated, the chief or underemployed artisans guest was stated to have particularly in rural areas. said that handloom refers According to the organ- to a “loom which is oper- isers, over 45 lakh people ated manually to weave a are engaged in handloom, fabric by interlacement of weaving, and alliances in warp and weft yarn.” India, Prof. T Lanusosang ‘Weaving is now con- mentioned. The first Han- sidered as an art form, dloom Day was observed considering development on August 7, which was of skills and knowledge,’ announced by Prime Min- he said. “The weavers are ister Narendra Modi in known for their knowledge Chennai. innovation and brilliance Since then, the country in designs. The handloom has been observing Han- sector before the inde- dloom Day for it was on pendence had a bearing August 7, 1905, that Ma- on national activity and hatma Gandhi launched identified completely with the Swadeshi Movement. Gandhi agenda. Hand- The movement involved loom weaving and related boycotting of British prod- Dimapur board lauds orgs for extending flood relief Dimapur, August 7 memorandum issued by (EMN): Deputy Commis- the Personnel & Adminis- sioner of Dimapur district trative Reforms concerning Kesonyu Yhome has ap- with recording of APARs preciated members of the of district head offices, Dimapur District Disaster Kesonyu informed that the Management Authority reporting aspect has to go (DDMA), and others, for through their respective their service during the re- head of department. cent flood in Dimapur. He The board also recom- has particularly thanked mended registration of the troops of the 32nd As- ‘Nagaland Body Building sam Rifles for their support & Fitness Association.’ and rescue efforts in Ekyo Officials of the Excise Yan, Domokia. department gave updates The deputy commis- on the department’s activi- sioner was speaking at the ties too. The board has en- monthly meeting of the trusted the department of Dimapur District Planning Urban Development and and Development Board to Lead Bank to update the on August 5 in his office’s board about their activities conference hall. in the next meeting of the Referring to an office DPDB. K-1265 EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 4 REGION NCP dissolved in Arunachal N B Singh appeals people of Laos to explore Manipur’s culture, tradition India’s road and maritime Pradesh, merges with NPP connectivity with its east- Itanagar, August 7 (IANS): In a huge “We and supporters of the NCP former NCP Vice President stated. ern neighbours. Some of blow to Sharad Pawar, Nationalist have lost confidence with the NCP. Saling said the NCP leaders in the key projects include the Congress Party (NCP) leaders in None of the central party leaders, Arunachal merged with the NPP after India-Myanmar-Thailand Arunachal Pradesh on Monday dis- even Sharad Pawar, show any keen assessing the party’s performance in trilateral highway, which solved the party and merged it with and active interest” or even visit the the Manipur election besides seeing connects Moreh in Mani- the National People’s Party (NPP) in state, NPP spokesperson Nima Sangey “the NPP stand to protect the tribal pur with Mae Sot in west- the state. Saling told IANS. “Arunachal is facing interest and to ensure sustainable de- ern Thailand through Man- The dissolution of the NCP in this many issues, be it China’s frequent velopment”. Meanwhile, NPP na- dalay in Myanmar, and BJP-ruled the state came after NCP claims over Arunachal or develop- tional President Conrad K. Sangma the Kaladan multi-nodal leaders alleged that NCP President ment issues. They (NCP MPs) never has appointed former NCP President transport project, which Sharad Pawar showed “no keen and raise it in Parliament. Therefore, we Gicho Kabak as his party President in aims to connect Kolkata, active interest” in Arunachal Pradesh. decided to merge with the NPP,” the Arunachal Pradesh. India with Sittwe Port in Myanmar, he added. Informing that Mani- pur Sangai Festival is cel- NEWS IN BRIEF ebrated in the name of Joykumar inaugurates state animal-Sangai, an Quake in Assam, no loss endangered sub-species of brow-antlered deer found reported ÀYHGD\VWUDLQLQJ only in Manipur, in No- Manipur CMůĞĚĚĞůĞŐĂƟŽŶŝŶ>ĂŽ͘ Guwahati, August 7 (PTI): A slight intensity earth- vember annually, he said Our Correspondent of primary sector’. quake of 3.4 magnitude on the Richter scale rocked Our Correspondent partner and share our rich dicinal plants, he pointed the State had also stated Guwahati and adjoining areas today but there was Imphal, August 7 (EMN): He also informed that Imphal, August 7 (EMN): culture and traditions as out that there are huge celebrating Shirui Festival no loss of life or property. According to the official Manipur Deputy Chief organising such trainings Comparing the National part of the Tourism Festival untapped potentials to from this year onwards to website of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Minister Yumnam Joy- will help the farming com- Flower of Laos, ‘The Dok in our State to bring closer develop and expand the celebrate the beauty of the the earthquake took place at 4.55 pm and its epicentre kumar Singh on Monday munity to inculcate knowl- Champa’ with Manipuri the people of Lao and the air connectivity eastward State flower – Shirui Lily. was located at latitude 26.3 degree north and longitude inaugurated a five days edge which will help in ‘Khage-Leihao’ or Tem- State of Manipur and the from Imphal in particular Biren was accompanied 91.7 degree east. It generated at a depth of 10 km from special national training agricultural practices. ple/Pagoda tree, Manipur region,” says Biren while and the North East region by MLAs Dr S Ranjan, L the surface in Kamrup district at 4:55 pm, the IMD programme on advance- In his address Addi- Chief Minister Nongthom- addressing the 25th anni- of India in general to the Susindro, Advisor to CM said. There was bo immediate report of any loss to ment of seed testing at tional Chief Secretary Dr bam Biren Singh on Mon- versary celebration confer- ASEAN region. North Rajat Sethi and Personal life or property. ICAR Research Complex Suhel Akhtar said keeping day appealed to explore ence of the ASEAN-India East also offers unlimited Secretary to CM S Rajen. for NEH Region, Mani- in view the importance and share rich culture and Dialogue Partnership at tourism opportunities, rare The celebration was jointly 210 pigs & piglets died due to pur Centre, Lamphelpat, of self-dependant in food traditions to bring closer Vientiane in Lao. flora and fauna, natural organized by AIBC, Lao Imphal. consumption in the State, the people of Lao with Stating that the North scenic beauty, performing Chapter and Indian Em- classical swine fever in Mizoram Addressing the pro- there has to be adequate Manipur. East region is rich in hor- arts, cuisine and handi- bassy Lao and supported gramme, he stated ‘North agricultural and horticul- “Given such simi- ticultural products, plan- crafts. by Lao National Chamber Aizawl, August 7 (PTI): At least 210 pigs and piglets Eastern Region has good tural productions while have died due to outbreak of classical swine fever larities, I am sure we can tation crops, vegetables, There has been a strong of Commerce and Indus- climatic conditions which Director, ICAR Research explore opportunities to spices, rare herbs, and me- emphasis on enhancing tries. in Mizoram-Myanmar border Champhai town and are normally suited for Complex for NEH Region Biate village in Champhai district since June, official development of its vegeta- Dr SV Ngachan said en- sources today said. The sources said that over 170 pigs tion. So it has to be taken tire North Eastern States died in Champhai town in more than a month since care to explore the possi- except Assam are deficient May end, followed by the outbreak of the same dis- bilities of agricultural de- in seeds. ‘ICAR with the AR conduct security meetings in Manipur ease in Biate village which claimed 40 pigs since first velopment in the region’. help of States Agriculture week of July till yesterday. State Animal Husbandry On seed testing, he Departments has been try- and Veterinary department Director Dr Saingura said, with the advance- ing to enhance seeds pro- Sailo said laboratory tests confirmed that the cause of ment of scientific and duction for the last many the deaths of pigs in Champhai and Biate was clas- technological knowledge years’. Seed production sical swine fever which had been present in the state of how seeds are treated campaign has to be started since 1990s. While pigs taken sick due to the Porcine and stored, the traditional and such training will go a Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) methods are also need to long way to enhance pro- died after a few days of treatment, those infected with be imbibed in the process. ductivity. classical swine fever died quickly, hardly any time for If so, agricultural produc- Around 60 scientists, treatment, according to Remkunga, president of the tivity will increase and it academicians, seed an- Biate branch of the Young Mizo Association (YMA). can play a major role in alyst, state officials and economic development extension functionaries Top Garo militant surrenders in in the State, he added. from various parts of the Stating that development country are participating Meghalaya of agriculture & horticul- in the training programme. Tura, August 7 (IANS): The Garo National Libera- ture sectors are important The programme was Dimapur, August 7 (EMN): Security village head men, village secretaries The Battalions provided this plat- tion Army (GNLA) suffered a major setback after a to generate self-sustained jointly organised by ICAR meetings were conducted at Hanuman- and MeiraPaibis organisation. The form to the villagers to discuss their key aide of its wanted leader Sohan D.Shira sur- productivity and revenue Manipur Centre and Na- Top COB of 45 Assam Rifles, Chan- aim of the meetings was to discuss perspective of security situation in their rendered to police in Meghalaya’s South Garo Hills resources as well, he said, tional Seed Research and drakhong COB of 2 Assam Rifles and all the security aspects and necessary area and to encourage them to come up district on Monday. Baltus N. Marak alias Chachat, ‘although the State has Training Centre, Varanasi Andro COB of 6 Assam Rifles of 9 measures to be undertaken by locals with suggestions to improve synergy the area commander, surrendered to Abraham T. the potential to generate under the sponsorship of Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of in synergy with Assam Rifles. The re- between Security Forces and the local Sangma, the police chief of South Garo Hills district. revenue resources in some Ministry of Agriculture & HQ IGAR (South) on August 6 & 7. quirement to keep vigilant in the area populace. Small medical camp was “It is a huge setback for the GNLA leadership. We sectors like, tourism and Farmers Welfare and De- The meetings were attended by in view of upcoming Independence also organised at Hanuman Top COB are expecting more of them to surrender,” Sangma healthcare, the most im- partment of Agriculture, local of the area including prominent Day and Panchayati Elections was to provide basic health check up to the told IANS. However, the surrendered militant did portant is the development Manipur. personalities of various Youth Clubs, stressed upon. needy people. not deposit any arm or ammunition. “Marak told us that he decided to give up the GNLA in view of the intensive counter-insurgency operation in the dis- trict,” Sangma said, adding that the rebel leader also BJP gets presence in Tripura house as admitted that he had a narrow escape in the recent ‘Talks on for gas pipeline from Chittagong to Tripura’ gunfight with the SF-10 commandos in South Garo Hills. “They (rebels) have been under intense pressure expelled Trinamool members join it Agartala, August 7 (PTI): The to Tripura. We are pursuing the days to come. and the only option for them was to surrender. We Agartala, August 7 (IANS): A Banerjee’s hand to fight against Ministry of Petroleum and Natu- matter diplomatically and I would The Oil minister also laid the are hopeful more of them will follow suit,” he added. month after Mamata Banerjee- the CPI-M led Left parties. But ral Gas has taken up with Bangla- also visit Bangladesh soon,” Prad- foundation for a new grassroots The GNLA, which claims to be fighting for a separate led Trinamool Congress expelled ‘Didi’ (as Banerjee is popularly desh for laying a pipeline for carry- han told reporters here. bottling plant here with 60 TM- Garoland in western Meghalaya, is headed by police its six Tripura legislators, they know) has changed her stand and ing natural gas from Chittagong to The pipeline if approved by TPA capacities with an estimated officer-turned-rebel Champion R. Sangma, who is formally joined BJP on Monday now become soft to the Left Front. Tripura to meet the crisis of cook- the Bangladesh government would cost of Rs 143 crore which would now in the Shillong jail after being arrested from near in presence of ministers from the “We have on a number of ing gas (LPG) in the North-eastern be laid by the side of the rail lines be completed by 2019. Pradhan the India-Bangladesh border in 2012. It has forged an Union and Assam governments. occasions told Mamata Banerjee region, Oil Minister Dharmendra which pass near the Indo-Bangla said, now about 4.5 lakh house- alliance with the outlawed United Liberation Front of Sudip Roy Barman, Ash- not to see BJP as the enemy. Since Pradhan said today. “We are lay- international border, he said. holds are covered by the existing Asom-Independent. ish Kumar Saha, Diba Chan- student life, we are fighting against ing a pipeline for transportation of Pradhan launched the Pradhan bottling plant out of total 9.22 dra Hrangkhawl, Biswa Bandhu the CPI-M, how can we change diesel from Siliguri in West Bengal Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in Tripura households having LPG connec- Sen, Pranjit Singh Roy and Dilip our stand now?” to Parvatipur in Bangladesh. here and distributed LPG con- tion. CEM inaugurates mini tourist Sarkar, accompanied by hun- The six had resigned from the There is pipeline for carrying nection to 20 below poverty line With the completion of the lodge at Kangthilangso dreds of former Trinamool leaders Congress in June last year and diesel from Numaligarh oil refin- (BPL) families . In Tripura 9.22 new bottling plant the capacity of Diphu, August 7 (EMN): Karbi Anglong Autono- and workers, joined at a meeting joined the Trinamool to protest the ery in Assam to Siliguri. “In ex- lakh households are having LPG supplying LPG would be doubled mous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member where Union Minister Dharmen- Congress’ electoral alliance with change, we have given the proposal connections and efforts are on to and most of the households would (CEM) Tuliram Ronghang has inaugurated mini dra Pradhan, Assam Minister the Left for the 2016 West Bengal for a gas pipeline from Chittagong bring 100 per cent coverage in the be covered, he added. tourist lodge building at Kangthilangso picnic spot Himanta Biswa Sarma and a host assembly elections. on August 6. A Kangthilangso waterfall is one of the of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) They had, along with rebel picnic spot in Denarong, 94 Km away from Diphu. leaders were present. Congress legislator Ratanlal Nath, Addressing in the programme, CEM, Tuliram Rong- “With the joining of six also voted for National Democrat- hang said that for better communication road will be MLAs, for the first time, the BJP ic Alliance’s Presidential nominee constructed at the earliest from Dengoan to Kangthi- has not only got lawmakers in Ram Nath Kovind. langso waterfalls picnic spot. Ronghang also ordered the house but also become the A BJP leader said that Sar- that the guards must be strictly checked for maintain- largest opposition group there,” ma, a former Congressman who ing cleanliness in the entire site. He said besides the said Tripura unit President Biplab joined BJP before the Assam scantiness prevailing viz deficiency of unavailability Kumar Deb. elections and is convener of the of drinking water, lack of installation of mobile tower, He expressed confidence that BJP-led North East Democratic lack of schools etc will executed through consulta- his party would win all the state’s Alliance, facilitated these MLAs’ tion with the Local MAC Ritesh Enghi.Ronghang 60 assembly seats in the February entry into the BJP. “Ratanlal Nath also celebrated his 45th birthday at Kangthilangso 2018 assembly elections. will also join the BJP soon,” he by cutting the birthday cake which was attended by On Saturday, the MLAs led by added. his colleagues.The programme also organised tree Barman met BJP President Amit The Congress has already plantation. KAAC, Executive Memebers (Ems) Pro- Shah in New Delhi and finalised served a show-cause notice to deep Rongpi, Amarsing Tisso, Tarendra Brahma and their entry into the party. Nath for “anti-party activities and MAC’S Mongol Sing Timung, Darsing Ronghang, Barman said: “We left Con- meeting BJP leaders” and accord- gress last year and joined Trin- ing to party sources, he may be ZƉĞƌƐŽŶŶĞůƐĂŶĚůŽĐĂůƐƐĞĞŶĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐƚŚĞƌŽĂĚĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞĐůĞĂŶůŝŶĞƐƐĚƌŝǀĞĐŽŶĚƵĐƚĞĚďLJϲƐƐĂŵZŝŇĞƐ;ZͿŽĨϵ^ĞĐƚŽƌZƵŶĚĞƌ Longki Timung, Richard Tokbi and Local MAC ƚŚĞĂĞŐŝƐŽĨ,Y/'Z;^ŽƵƚŚͿĂƚ^ŝŶŐũĂŵĞŝŚŝŶŐĂDĂŬŚĂ͕/ŵƉŚĂůtĞƐƚŝƐƚƌŝĐƚĂƐĂƉĂƌƚŽĨƚŚĞ͚^ǁĂĐŚŚĂƌĂƚDŝƐƐŝŽŶ͛ŽŶƵŐƵƐƚϲ͘ Ritesh Enghi and other dignitaries were present in the amool to strengthen Mamata expelled soon. inauguration programme. Manipur guv moots flying doctor scheme Six months old child found with Hydrocephalus in Manipur Imphal, August 7 (PTI): Manipur Governor Najma Our Correspondent Lhunkhomang Kipgen months old child Seimin- in which the head alone their vehicle met an ac- lates in the brain, causing Heptulla today said that she had informed the prime Imphal, August 7 (EMN): and Nengneithem Kipgen sang Kipgen came to light weighs 10 Kg”, he added. cident when their child extreme swelling and a minister of the ‘flying doctor’ plan mooted by her, Barely two months after of Govajang village on 26 when a team of WhatsApp “Due to the enlarge- was three months old. But build-up of pressure. It which she said would be help to the people of the hill Roona Begum died at the January this year how- group named Genhison ment of the head, Minin this time the family may is more common among areas of the state and its neighbours. Heptulla, who is age of five in Tripura due ever the child later suffered visited the family on Au- could not crawl, sit up or at least try to visit Imphal infants and older adults. away in Delhi, told PTI over phone that she had tied the to Hydrocephalus, a child from Hydrocephalus when gust 4 and donated a sum roll over and the skin of and find ways for success- The condition is caused by rakhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the day with similar condition the he turned one month. of Rs. 20,000 to the family. his head has stretched out ful operations with public overproduction, obstruc- and informed him of the plan. The scheme is one of its however opposite gender Govajang, a border village Robert Kipgen, administra- pulling his eyelids over his support, according to Rob- tion or lack of absorption kind and will be very useful for other hill areas in the and younger age has been having a population of tor of WhatsApp group eyes”. She said that they ert who feels sympathy of the cerebral fluid in the NE region as the neighbouring states in the area share found in the border remote about 300 villagers is con- told this reporter that they had taken the child to the when they saw tears flows brain. similar topographical features, the governor said add- village of Govajang bor- nected with one and only visited the family to help by hospitals in Moreh and in out of child’s eye at that The poor family, who ing she had requested the prime minister to inaugurate dering Myanmar in Mani- muddy and motorable road contributing money. Tamu, a border town of young age. “The child look cannot afford the treatment it after the completion of the official and mandatory pur’s newly created district with Moreh, the popular The child’s mother Myanmar but they were ad- mature at some point of of their youngest child requirements. Heptulla had told a function here last Tengnoupal. commercial border town, (Nengneithem) narrated vised to take him to a better time when his tears flows among the sibling of six, week that the North Eastern Council has allocated Rs The six months old 110 km south of Imphal. that Mimin’s head start- equipped hospital which is down,” he narrated. want him to live healthy 25 crore for the flying doctor scheme and that various toddler Seiminsang Kip- Most of the villagers’ in ed growing bigger with not affordable for them. According to experts, like others and have a belief districts, both in the hills and valley would be covered gen alias Mimin was Govajang are daily labour- shockingly increased to They family once tried hydrocephalus is a rare in a ‘miracle’ could happen through choppers equipped with medical necessities. born healthy to a daily ers. the weight to 11 Kg. “Now to visit Imphal but they condition where the cere- only with the help of gener- wage earner couples The discovery of six the boy’s weight is 15 Kg cancelled the trip after brospinal fluid accumu- ous people. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 BUSINESS 5 DAILY FUEL PRICES Sensex slips into the Income tax returns filed red; IT stocks tumble up 25%, advance personal Mumbai, August 7 (PTI) income tax by 42% : Benchmark Sensex suc- cumbed to fag-end profit New Delhi, August 7 of returns filed in 2016-17 PETROL - 65.28 DIESEL - 55.22 booking to close lower at (IANS): Claiming a de- was 9.9 per cent. 32,274 today as investors monetisation effect, the The growth in returns Applicable for Kohima from 6 a.m. on August 8 dialled down on fresh bets government on Monday filed by individuals this due to absence of fresh trig- said the income tax re- year is 25.3 per cent at gers and muted earnings by turns filed in the current 2.79 crore as against 2.23 NEWS IN BRIEF some corporates. fiscal has seen a 25 per crore in the correspond- Software exporters cent increase and the ad- ing period of 2016-2017. No under-glass Touch ID witnessed selling pressure vance individual income “This clearly shows that as weakness in the dollar tax collections have gone substantial number of in Apple iPhone 8 against the rupee, which up by 42 per cent. As new tax payers have been San Francisco, August 7 (IANS): In a breather to its traded at two-year highs, many as 2.83 crore in- brought into the tax net rival Samsung, Apple has decided to give its Touch ID stoked fears of a revenue come tax returns were subsequent to demon- ƐĞĐƵƌŝƚLJƐŽůƵƟŽŶĨŽƌŝƚƐĨŽƌƚŚĐŽŵŝŶŐ͞ŝWŚŽŶĞϴ͟ŚĂŶĚƐĞƚ hit, brokers said. filed till August 5 this year etisation,” the statement ĂƉĂƐƐĂŶĚǁŝůůŝŶƐƚĞĂĚƌĞůLJŽŶĨĂĐĞƵŶůŽĐŬĨĞĂƚƵƌĞĨŽƌĂůů Infosys was the worst as compared to 2.27 crore said. ǁŽƌŬƐ͕ĂŶĂŶĂůLJƐƚŚĂƐƐĂŝĚ͘ performer in the Sensex returns filed in 2016-17 as- “The effect of demon- dŚĞŵŽǀĞŚĂƐůĞŌƚŚĞĚŽŽƌŽƉĞŶĨŽƌ^ĂŵƐƵŶŐƚŽ pack, plunging 1.75 per sessment year. etisation is also clearly vis- bring the similar technology in next year’s Galaxy Note cent, while TCS and Wipro The government had ible in the growth in direct ϵ͕ƉƉůĞ/ŶƐŝĚĞƌƌĞƉŽƌƚĞĚ͘ĐĐŽƌĚŝŶŐƚŽĂŶĂůLJƐƚDŝŶŐͲŚŝ also closed with losses. extended the deadline to tax collections. Advance <ƵŽ͕ƉƉůĞŚĂƐ͞ĐĂŶĐĞůůĞĚ͟ƉůĂŶƐƚŽĞŵďĞĚĂĮŶŐĞƌƉƌŝŶƚ The 30-share BSE file income tax returns tax collections of personal ƌĞĐŽŐŶŝƟŽŶƐŽůƵƟŽŶŝŶƚŚĞŶĞdžƚͲŐĞŶĞƌĂƟŽŶŇĂŐƐŚŝƉ Sensex commenced higher (ITR) to August 5. “As income tax on August ŝWŚŽŶĞ͘͞dŚĞĂŶĂůLJƐƚůĞŌĞŵďĞĚĚĞĚdŽƵĐŚ/ŽīĂůŝƐƚ at 32,377.80 points and ad- a result of demonetisa- 5 showed a growth of ŽĨƐƚĂŶĚŽƵƚ͚ŝWŚŽŶĞϴ͛ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐƉƵďůŝƐŚĞĚŝŶ:ƵůLJďƵƚĚŝĚ vanced to touch the day’s tion and Operation Clean about 41.79 per cent over ŶŽƚŝŶĚŝĐĂƚĞƚŚĂƚƉƉůĞŚĂĚĂďĂŶĚŽŶĞĚƚŚĞŝŶŝƟĂƟǀĞ high of 32,396.14 in early Money, there is a substan- the corresponding period ĂůƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ͕͟ƚŚĞƌĞƉŽƌƚƋƵŽƚĞĚ<ƵŽĂƐƐĂLJŝŶŐ͘ trade on foreign fund in- tial increase in the number in 2016-2017,” it said. dŚĞĂŶĂůLJƐƚƐĂŝĚƉƉůĞǁŽƵůĚƐǁĂƉŽƵƚĐĂƉĂĐŝƟǀĞ flows and positive global of Income Tax Returns Personal income tax un- ƐĞŶƐŝŶŐƚĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐLJǁŝƚŚĂŶŽƉƟĐĂůƐŽůƵƟŽŶĐĂƉĂďůĞŽĨ cues. (ITRs) filed,” the Finance der Self Assessment Tax ĂĐĐĞƉƟŶŐƌĞĂĚŝŶŐƐ͘ However, it gave up Ministry said here in a (SAT) grew at 34.25 per dŚĞƉƌĞĚŝĐƟŽŶĂůƐŽĐŽŶƚƌĂĚŝĐƚƐƚŚĞƌĞƉŽƌƚƐĐůĂŝŵŝŶŐ the gains towards the end statement. The percent- cent over the correspond- ƚŚĂƚƉƉůĞǁĂƐďƵŝůĚŝŶŐĂŶƵŶĚĞƌͲŐůĂƐƐĮŶŐĞƌƉƌŝŶƚƐĞŶͲ of the session to finish at index hit a lifetime of rent valuation could lead to Index laggards in- age growth in the number ing period in 2016-2017. ƐŽƌƐĂƌĞĂůŝƚLJ͘ĂƌůŝĞƌƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌŝŶDŽďŝůĞtŽƌůĚŽŶŐƌĞƐƐ 32,273.67, a loss of 51.74 15,600.27, up 1.06 per consolidation,” said Vinod cluded NTPC, Dr Red- in Shanghai, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc announced points, or 0.16 per cent. cent, while the small-cap Nair, Head of Research, dy’s, M&M, Tata Motors, ͞YƵĂůĐŽŵŵ&ŝŶŐĞƌƉƌŝŶƚ^ĞŶƐŽƌƐ͟ͲͲŶĞdžƚͲŐĞŶĞƌĂƟŽŶ It had gained 87.53 index gained 1.15 per cent Geojit Financial Services. Bharti Airtel, Lupin, Cip- ƵůƚƌĂƐŽŶŝĐĮŶŐĞƌƉƌŝŶƚƐŽůƵƟŽŶƐ͘ points in the previous ses- to 16,109.21. Sentiment remained la, Hindustan Unilever, Amazon India /ƚǁĂƐĂůƐŽƚŚĞĮƌƐƚĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂůůLJĂŶŶŽƵŶĐĞĚŝŶƚĞͲ sion. “Market went into con- upbeat in early trade on Asian Paints, Axis Bank, ŐƌĂƚĞĚƵůƚƌĂƐŽŶŝĐͲďĂƐĞĚŵŽďŝůĞƐŽůƵƟŽŶƚŽĚĞƚĞĐƚŚĞĂƌƚ The 50-share NSE solidation as high valua- positive Asian cues and a Hero MotoCorp, HDFC ďĞĂƚĂŶĚďůŽŽĚŇŽǁĨŽƌŝŵƉƌŽǀĞĚŵŽďŝůĞĂƵƚŚĞŶƟĐĂͲ Nifty settled down by 9 tion and lack of fresh trig- higher opening in the Eu- Ltd, Reliance Industries, expands ‘Local Finds’ ƟŽŶĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞƐ͘ points, or 0.09 per cent, gers influenced investors to ropean shares after strong ITC, ONGC and Sun at 10,057.40. Intra-day, it stay on the sidelines. US jobs numbers. Pharma, falling up to 1.64 to 3 more cities Kaspersky Lab launches campaign hovered between 10,088.10 “Positive sentiment However, subdued per cent. on Internet safety and 10,046.35. and high liquidity will con- June quarter earnings by Tata Steel was the top New Delhi, August 7 (IANS): Enabling more custom- ers to sell their used and new products with Amazon’s New Delhi, August 7 (IANS): To educate the public The broader markets tinue to support the market Britannia, Eveready and gainer in the Sensex pack, facilitating delivery payments, Amazon India on Mon- ĂďŽƵƚ/ŶƚĞƌŶĞƚƐĂĨĞƚLJĂŶĚŚŝŐŚůŝŐŚƚĐŽŵŵŽŶŽŶůŝŶĞ outperformed the key in- while any major disparity a few other companies rising 4.26 per cent, ahead ŵŝƐƚĂŬĞƐ͕DŽƐĐŽǁͲďĂƐĞĚĐLJďĞƌƐĞĐƵƌŝƚLJĮƌŵ<ĂƐƉĞƌƐŬLJ dices. The BSE mid-cap between earnings and cur- made investors nervous. of its earnings. day expanded “Local Finds” service to three more cit- >ĂďŽŶDŽŶĚĂLJůĂƵŶĐŚĞĚĂĐĂŵƉĂŝŐŶŝŶƚŚĞƐŝĂWĂĐŝĮĐ ies. ;WͿƌĞŐŝŽŶ͘ “Local Finds” was initially piloted in Bengaluru ĂůůĞĚ͚'ŽŽŶĚƵƐǁĂƌĚƐ͕͛ƚŚĞĐĂŵƉĂŝŐŶŝƐŝŶǀŝƟŶŐ earlier this year with around 600 sellers and over the ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐĨƌŽŵƚŚĞƉƵďůŝĐŽŶ/ŶƚĞƌŶĞƚŵŝƐƚĂŬĞƐƚŚĂƚ SUVs may soon cost more as GST last few months, over 30,000 customers have used this ŚĂǀĞůĞĚƚŽƌĞƉƵƚĂƟŽŶĂů͕ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂůŽƌƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJĚĂŵĂŐĞ service. ŽƌůŽƐƐĨŽƌŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƐ͘ The service has now been expanded to Mumbai, ͞tĞǁĂŶƚƚŽĞĚƵĐĂƚĞƉĞŽƉůĞĂďŽƵƚƐĂĨĞƌ/ŶƚĞƌŶĞƚ Council approves raising cap on cess Hyderabad and Chennai. ďĞŚĂǀŝŽƵƌƐĂŶĚƚŽƐŚŽǁĐĂƐĞƌĞĂůǁŽƌůĚĞdžĂŵƉůĞƐŽĨ “With ‘Local Finds’, we aim to connect sellers and New Delhi, August After the cap on cess is to bring it into effect is still The Schedule to the buyers, help them quickly list and discover each oth- ŵŝƐƐƚĞƉƐůĞĂĚŝŶŐƚŽƐŽŵĞĨŽƌŵŽĨůŽƐƐŽƌĚĂŵĂŐĞ͘tŚŝůĞ 7 (IANS): Sports util- raised, the total tax under pending. Goods and Service Tax some stories may be humorous, the repercussions and er’s products and transact our delivery, payments and ity vehicles (SUVs), rac- Goods and Services Tax “The GST Council (GST) (Compensation to customer service,” said Mahendra Nerurkar, Director ĚĂŵĂŐĞǁĞƌĞƌĞĂůĂŶĚŝŶƐŽŵĞĐĂƐĞƐƐĞǀĞƌĞ͕͟ƐĂŝĚůƚĂĨ ing cars, station wagons (GST) on such motor ve- considered the issue of State) Act 2017, currently ,ĂůĚĞ͕DĂŶĂŐŝŶŐŝƌĞĐƚŽƌ͕^ŽƵƚŚƐŝĂ͕<ĂƐƉĞƌƐŬLJ>Ăď͕ŝŶ (New Initiatives) Amazon India, in a statement. and 10-seater cars, which hicles may go up to 53 per cess leviable on motor specifies 15 per cent as the “Local Finds” helps customers to buy and sell across ĂƐƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚ͘ includes some high-end cent from the current 43 vehicles in its 20th meet- maximum cess rate for The campaign aims to raise cyber security awareͲ multiple categories including books, video games, mu- cars and also cars used for per cent as these have been ing held on August 5 and motor vehicles. “However, sic, movies and mobiles. ŶĞƐƐŝŶĂŶĞŶŐĂŐŝŶŐĨŽƌŵƚŚƌŽƵŐŚƚŚĞƐŚĂƌŝŶŐŽĨ rentals, may soon become placed under the highest recommended that central the decision on when to ƉĞƌƐŽŶĂůƐƚŽƌŝĞƐĂŶĚƐĞƌǀĞƐƚŽŚĞůƉǁĞďǀŝƐŝƚŽƌƐĨŽƐƚĞƌ more expensive as the tax slab of 28 per cent. government may move raise the actual cess levi- ƉŽƐŝƟǀĞĂŶĚƉůĞĂƐĂŶƚŽŶůŝŶĞĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞƐ͘ GST Council has asked The decision was taken legislative amendments able on the same would be ͞tŝƚŚƚŚĞĞĂƐĞŽĨĂĐĐĞƐƐƚŽƚŚĞ/ŶƚĞƌŶĞƚ͕ƵƐĞƌƐŚĂǀĞ the government to raise at the Council’s meeting required for increase the taken by the GST Council ĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚĂƐĞŶƐĞŽĨĐŽŵƉůĂĐĞŶĐLJŽƌĞǀĞŶĂŵŝůĚĨŽƌŵ the cess cap to 25 per cent on August 5. Though the maximum ceiling of cess in due course,” it said. ŽĨŶĂŝǀĞƚLJŝŶƚŚĞŝƌĚĂŝůLJĚŝŐŝƚĂůůŝǀĞƐ͕ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂůůLJůĞŶĚŝŶŐ from the current 15 per Centre has been advised leviable on motor vehi- The government said ƚŚĞŵƐĞůǀĞƐƚŽďĞĐŽŵŝŶŐǀŝĐƟŵƐŽĨĐLJďĞƌĐƌŝŵĞ͕͟ƚŚĞ cent, an official statement to increase the ceiling on cles falling under headings that the decision was taken ĐŽŵƉĂŶLJƐĂŝĚ͘ said. cess, the decision on when 8702 and 8703 including because it was noticed that SUVs, to 25 per cent in- after the roll-out of GST, stead of present 15 per the total tax incidence on cent,” said a Finance Min- motor vehicles had come Britannia plans Rs 1,000 cr plant in Maharashtra istry statement on Mon- down as compared to pre- day. GST regime. Kolkata, August 7 (IANS) the tune of 85 per cent. “If is expected to be 65 per its cream biscuit category, : FMCG major Britannia we have dairy back-in, it is cent. where it has three brands Industries plans to set up its going to be Ranjangaon,” The report also said a such as Pure Magic, Treat D-4457 largest plant at Ranjangaon he said adding that the belt greenfield plant was un- and Bourbon. Food Park in Maharashtra is known as the highest derway in Assam. “We are looking to MISSING with an investment of Rs cow milk producer across To improve the com- consolidate this category IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR 1,000 crore, its chairman the country. pany’s competitiveness in further,” said Vice Presi- Name: Temsumatong DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, Nusli Wadia announced According to Berry, the the international market, dent, Marketing, Ali Har- F/Name: Late on Monday. company acquired 96 acres a greenfield project in the ris Shere. CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND “The company is plan- of land for the Ranjangaon Mundra Special Economic The premium cream Lanutemjen Jamir Dt. Dimapur 07.08.17 ning to set up its largest project and is looking at Zone was being put up and category market is of Age: Late 30s NOTICE plant at the Ranjangaon another 48 acres. was expected to be com- Rs1,800 crore and Britan- Dress: Shirtless with Food Park...,” Wadia told Meanwhile, the report missioned in the coming nia has 35 per cent market No. M.- 478/17/5176-77 /Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Doshi Olive Green Half-pant Yimchunger -Vrs- Z. Kihola Yimchunger resident of Phaipijang Town/ shareholders at the 98th said that the company re- year, it added. share in this space, Shere Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 Assam Annual General Meeting mains committed to the The company is in the said. Complexion: Dark with Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land here. strategy of strengthening process of consolidating The biscuit maker’s described in the schedule below:- Addressing a press con- its position in bastion cat- its brands and claimed to consolidated net profit in neckline hair The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites ference later, Managing egories - biscuit, cake, rusk have around eight power the June quarter declined claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be Missing since August 6 night submitted to this court in writing on or before 04.09.17. Director Varun Berry said: and bread. brands, but it is looking to by 1.4 per cent to Rs SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY “We have made an applica- Wadia said the com- invest largely on its top five 216.12 crore as against to Missing from Changtongya Town Name of Patta Holder: Doshi Yimchunger tion to Maharashtra gov- pany has the higher ratio brands. Rs 219.21 crore in the year- Village/Block No:Darogapathar AK, Patta No: 610 ernment and we are look- for own manufacturing as “Our investments were ago period. Finder may kindly contact: Dag No: 657/818, Area: 00B-01K-11 Ls. ing at a mega food park. compared to third party fragmented on a lot of Berry said the imple- Sd/- Deputy Commissioner

8732005756/8837275548 D-4458 “It (plant) would be manufacturing. Presently, brands. Money will now mentation of the Goods DP-171 Dimapur, Nagaland made with an investment own manufacturing con- be spent on Top 5 brands”, and Services Tax has had of Rs 1,000 crore and the stitutes about 55 per cent Berry said.The company is short term impact in June investment would go for and in two years’ time, it also looking to consolidate and July. IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR four to five years.” DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, To start with, the plant will have six biscuits lines, OFFICE OF THE CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND one cake line and one filled DIPHUPAR VILLAGE COUNCIL Dt. Dimapur 07.08.17 Dt. Dimapur 07.08.17 croissants line, Berry said. The biscuit maker is DIMAPUR - 797115 NAGALAND NOTICE NOTICE Recogd. 21-12-1961 No. M.- 482/17/5174-75 /Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Shikar No. M.- 483/17/5172-73 /Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti also looking at putting up Chand Jain -Vrs- 1. Amit Kumar Sethi, 2. Sumit Kumar Jain resident Keneingulie Kerhuo -Vrs- Niholu Ayemi resident of DimapurTown/ a plant in Nepal and Rs 55 of DimapurTown/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 Assam crore would be invested in MEETING RESOLUTION Rule 50 & 51 Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land the Himalayan country, he Date: 07/08/17 Mutation of land described in the schedule below:- described in the schedule below:- said. The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites The company entered A Joint meeting of Diphupar village council, officials of JCC, Diphupar claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be Naga Youth Organization (DNYO), Diphupar Naga Students Union ( DNSU submitted to this court in writing on or before 07.09.17. submitted to this court in writing on or before 07.09.17. into a joint venture agree- SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY ment with Chipita S.A., ) , Diphupar Naga woman Organization ( DNWO ) , VDB, Office bearers and Name of Patta Holder: Shikhar Chand Jain Name of Patta Holder: Keneingulie Kerhuo a Greek company, for the leaders of all communities of Diphupar village was held on 7.8.2017 and Village/Block No: Naharbari (PK), Patta No: 188 & 228 Village/Block No: 4, Patta No: 214 manufacture and sale of unanimously resolved to commence erection of Memorial monolith of Late Dag No: 456/583 & 456/747, Area: 00B-04K-02 Ls. & 00B-02K-02Ls Dag No: 248, Area: 00B-03K-07 Ls. ready-to-eat filled crois- Avizo and Late Bendang at 9:00 AM on 9.8.2017 at the place, where sent off Sd/- Deputy Commissioner Sd/- Deputy Commissioner sants which is a very large programme of their mortal remain was held. All sympathizers / well wishers Dimapur, Nagaland D-4460 Dimapur, Nagaland D-4459 category in certain coun- are therefore requested to attend. tries demographically simi- lar to India. Sd/- Sd/- IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR (LANUTOSHI) (E. PHILIP LOTHA ) According to the com- Chairman Secretary DIMAPUR: NAGALAND DIMAPUR: NAGALAND pany’s latest annual report, Diphupar Village Council Diphupar Village Council D-4456 S/C No. 131/17 Dtd. Dimapur 3.08.17 it will continue to scout for many such profitable NOTICE NOTICE growth opportunities to NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT (S) FOR ISSUE GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT No. Rev-11/80-D/Pt-file/4982 / In the matter of petition submitted by ensure that it stays ahead OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER 1925. Shri T. Meren S/o. P. Tia Imsong resident of Bank Colony, Dimapur for change/ of the market while trans- KOHIMA ::: NAGALAND Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession rectification of his name and father’s name in his land Patta bearing Patta No.831 forming itself into a total Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Paokholun Singson has under Dag No. 836/982 measuring an area of 00B-00K-16 Ls. at Block No.11 of th foods company. No. JUDL/SUCC/81/2017-II Dated Kohima, the 13 July, 2017 been applied by Shri/Smti Veineikim W/o Lt. Paokholun Singson R/O Sirhima Mouza No. 1. Vill Medziphema Dimapur Nagaland for Possession of: Now the said land Patta/Jamabandi is proposed to be change/rectify basing Wadia said that the fo- OBJECTION NOTICE on the Affidavit, dtd. 25.07.2017 as Shri T. Meren S/o P. Tia Imsong and not Rural Postal Life Insurance Whereas Smti. MHALEVI-Ü W/o LT. KEZIENEI-O, Naik (Police) Home (PHQ) resident of Shri. T. Meren Imsong S/o Tiasutsung as recorded in the Jamabandi. cus of the company would Policy No. R-NE-EA-35312 be on investments on new Kenuozou Colony, Kohima has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Seen said Affidavit sworn before the Notary Public vide Regd. No. 6767/17, Succession Act 1925, Part X to draw/withdraw/operate/transfer his/her late husband- Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration dtd. 25.07.17 products and cost reduc- NPRIS, MRI,G.P.F, G.I.S , leave encashment & Pension. Bank A/C No. 20062588670 SBI of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire The undersigned hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said th tion. Chumukedima Branch. Who expired on 13/03/2016. appear in this court on or before the said day of 7 Sept’17. plot of land and if any should be submitted to this Court in written within 1 (one) th As he also said that the Now therefore, public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any within 1 (one) Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 7 Aug’17. month from the date of issue of this notice. month from the date of issue of this notice. ALBERT EZUNG company was planning to Sd/- (T.L.KIUSUMONG TIKHIR) S. Hukato Swu set up a dairy project, Berry Additional Deputy Commissioner Principal District & Sessions Judge Revenue-cum-Settlement Officer, D-4461 D-4462 said progress in this was to Kohima : Nagaland. KG-1897 Dimapur: Nagaland. Dimapur: Nagaland. 6 Significance of Medümnio Festival of Yimchungrü Naga EASTERN MIRROR t is one of the most important and pieces of meat are offered to the elderly d. In this festival the young boys and girls said that they would arrive at the house premier festival of Yimchungrü com- people of the locality. associate freely with one another. The and utterly censure and curse the liv- DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017 munity celebrated from 1st to 8th b. In this festival, newly harvested millet is young lovers may also exchange gifts to ing relatives. Hence, it is pertinent that August, of which, 6th to 8th Au- cooked and consumed as the first fruit each other. Mostly, marriage betrothal is some amount of rice and meat should gust are regarded as the cynosure of of the year. The millet is cooked and made during the festival when the par- be preserved for the souls. Education versus theI festival marked by multifarious rites placed in a basket with an axe, machete ents of the intending lovers can fix a day During the period of observation, it is and rituals, songs and dances, merriments and a scrap of metals. And a handful of for their marriage. forbidden for anyone to set out to one’s field employment and friendship, etc which knows no ends. millet is placed above the hearth rever- e. It is a day when the friends, relatives, or wood for the purpose of hunting, collect- The forerunner known as Kiulongzhirü ently. Thereafter, driblets of local beer brothers and sisters are invited and ing firewood and the like. It is believed that s another new minister takes charge of the or Chochorü announces the festival five are spilled over the hearth with an ut- treated with drinks and meat. It is a time the field of a person who acted in defiance school education department in the staet, like days ahead of the celebration. Thus, prior terance, “we offer you first in order that of love and consolidation of friendship of the customary rule may be devastated Ahis predecessors he has also quite honestly said to the festival, the days are called by differ- you may eat and drink first”. Following and a day of declaration the hosting of by the storms and other unnatural aspects. that the department has genuine problems. Besides ent names such as Shito (Tomorrow), Zhito the act, the cinders and residuum are the feast of merit. It is also forbidden for a person to wander the various unethical practices that has been plagu- (Day after tomorrow), Zümto (The next swept off from the hearth as a sign of f. It is a day of inculcating a sense of broth- around the village all alone owing to the be- ing the schools, the minister also touched on a very day), Khihresuk (The next day), Shiresuk welcoming newly harvested grains. erhood and sisterhood. The married sis- lief that a malevolent spirit is always seek- sensitive but undoubtedly relevant area in his state- (The next day), and Zümresuk (The next c. A branch of a particular tree known as ters present a seasoned local beer, agri- ing for an opportune time to either devour ment on the workings of the system. He said that the day) respectively. As such, the celebration Mükdung Sang, and six pieces of ba- cultural products and other gifts to their of cause infliction to a person. Therefore, it communitisation committee members of the schools begins on the sixth day known as Züm- nana leaves, of which three are packed brothers. In return their brothers present is expedient that a person should be accom- were also uncooperative especially when inspections resuk. If he fails to announce the same, it is with slices of ginger and sour powder a chunk of meat to them. panied by one or more friends to avert the are undertaken by the officials of the department with believed that certain calamities shall befall (thümühsan) and other three contain- g. It is also a day of honouring the souls impending belief. likely instances of misuse of funds as utilisation re- upon him and the children born in the cur- ing ritualistic meat, are pierced at the of the death. It is strongly believed that As mentioned above, one of the most ports of sanctioned money is usually not submitted. rent year may happen to become dumb and entrance of every households with an during the festival, the dead souls of the interesting aspects of the festival is that The schools are currently managed by the govern- numb. utterance calling for a bountiful bless- relatives visits each households of their there is no single house without meat and ment appointed teachers with the aid of School Man- The festival has the following ing from every possible directions and living relatives and while going back to drinks. Even the pauper of the village man- agement Committees in the urban areas and the Vil- significances: from every aspects. Thereafter, driblets their land, the soul of those living who ages to maintain some quantity of rice, lage Education Committees in the rural areas. Along a. Children born in the previous year and of rice beer are spilled over the ritu- are to die the current year, too, are lead meat and drinks for the festival. The rice, with the members of the community with reserva- in the current year before the festival are als stuffs. The young boys may collect away. Therefore, special pieces of meat meat, rice beer, firewood and water are tions for women members and ex-officio members purified by slaughtering an animal or at those stuffs from each household and and rice are laid over the fender for the stored in advance enough for the whole pe- from the village or colony councils it also has to select least bought some chunk of flesh from kept at one place and simultaneously dead souls who are expected to arrive riod of celebration. The influence of festive a fulltime church member as one of the members in the neighbors for the purpose, which set out to cleanse the path of the vil- at being fully hungry and exhausted. mood is so great that even the oldest and the committee. The Naga people gave the world the is mandatory. The parents would pre- lage’s well. The absentees are obliged to In the morning, if a plate or package of the toddlers of the village join hands in concept of communitisation where community is pare six pieces of cooked meat for the contribute a plateful of rice and a piece food served for the soul appeared to be singing and dancing day and night. There is directly involved with developmental activities, how- son and five for the girl indicating that of meat. The party would enjoy singing littered or eaten, it is postulated that the no grief and regret in merrymaking. ever the likely failure of communitisation especially in the male have six souls and female five and dancing throughout the night with dead soul had consumed them. How- L. Chuba the school education department is taking place right souls. Towards the end of the day those the contributed provisions. ever, if such arrangement is failed, it is Kohima Town in its place of birth. One primary reason can be be- cause the citizens of the state including the successive lawmakers and bureaucrats are unable to correctly differentiate and form a balance between employ- ment and education. Since statehood, the education Need of School Counselling in Nagaland to employment and the overall human development ounselling is universally recognised as a highly crisis. There is a total absence of guidance and Counselling to very student as an integral part of school curriculum like in the state is a continuing conundrum without any specialised profession. There is a growing services in the present education system which deprives the any subject of subject, to cater to the needs of emotional solution. The problem is profound but the political need of counselling in the school to cater to students from minimum counselling services and the stu- and mental wellbeing of the students. will to collectively tackle it has failed over the years. the need of mental and emotional wellbeing dents are led to made choices of life by default which brings My experiences in Counselling profession show that Added to it is the truism of the unending Naga politi- of the students so as to help them enhance failure, dropout, unemployment crisis, waste of resources the Nagas in general expressed the urgent need for counsel- cal issue that has affected every walk of life of the citi- academicC performance to ultimately contribute to all round and mismatch between the potentialities and occupations. ling service in the school. However, no government in the zens of the state. Then comes the problem of import- development of their personality. The need for professional Thousands of students are attending schools, Colleges and State has the political will to spare the necessary resources ing communitisation to the education department. If counselling service is increasingly felt due to increasing universities without any proper guidance and counselling. for generation of manpower resources, creation of afew an effort is made to differentiate the other areas where complexities and anxieties of the modern day living. In Naga society is undergoing a transitional period of posts of counsellors in educated related departments like communitisation worked and why it might be failing view of this, there is a need to focus on physiological, emo- social transformation where many old cultures and tra- SCERT, School Education, Higher Education, NBSE, in the education department, it may not require an tional and mental wellbeing of the students rather than a ditions are dying out substituted by drug culture, alcohol Colleges and schools and also infrastructure development in-depth research. Some notable committees are like normal school routine exercise. Counselling is universally culture, mobile culture, Facebook culture, pornography necessary for professional service of counselling. There is the Water and Sanitation board aka WATSAN, Village/ recognised as a suitable strategy for psychological healing culture, tobacco culture, internet culture, gun culture, easy no professionally designed counselling room in any govern- Urban Electricity Monitoring board, Village Develop- of emotional illnesses. The need for counselling is also in- money culture, pleasure seeking culture. Thus, adolescents ment institution except in afew private institutions in the ment Board etc. that are all less specialised unlike ed- creasing in the context of Right To Education (RTE) Act, of the present day world are always in constant pressure, state. We need administrative-will to slice certain amount ucation and healthcare. Secondly, for the other com- 2009 which ensures every child an Education free of fear, stress, tension and depression. It is in this context that par- of resources for the development of school counselling in mittees though it demands immediate attention it trauma, stress, anxiety and education without corporal ents, teachers, elders and counsellors have a great role to Nagaland. There is a total absence of counselling in the also gets immediate results. Even in the case of health punishment. This calls for the service of competent teach- play in helping the adolescents to equip them with sound present school education system in Nagaland. A decade centres in the rural areas, it is usually for emergency ers professionally trained on theory and practice of coun- knowledge and skills to pass through the stage of “storm ago, the State Government has set up a State level Coor- services only. Schools on the other hand needs time selling. and stress” so as to help them to live a happy and meaning- dination Committee on Vocational Guidance & Counsel- and takes years to nurture and educate children and We need psychological counseling to enable the stu- ful life. The greatest challenge of our time will be to create ling headed by the Commissioner & Secretary of School to grow and transform itself into a reputed place of dents in coping with psychological and emotional crisis. a healthy environment where adolescents grow gracefully Education & SCERT Nagaland and the Director, SCERT, learning. Unfortunately, in some cases the commu- We need Family counseling to help parents and children without fear, with a positive outlook and learn to live an Nagaland as Member Secretary with 20 Directors of the nity is more interested in the immediate benefits from in resolving behavioural issues in the school; the problems uncompromised life (Fr. Bosco, SDB, 2011). This calls for 20 State Government Departments as Members which is the schools like contract works, other funds meant to generated from the family or home environment of the stu- regular training of teachers and heads of the schools on the expected to function as one of the strongest coordination be used for the welfare of the children and employ- dents. We need Academic and Career Counselling for stu- skills of counselling to develop their competencies in deal- co-ordination committees in the state, but it is also now not ment. As the school’s reputation goes down gradually dents and dropouts to help them know themselves, identify ing with emotions of the students. Parents should also need functioning -almost defunct, many members of the Com- the enrolment rate would surely drop over the years and appreciate their own abilities, interests, enable them to to be oriented on the basic skills of dealing with emotions mittee even not aware of the existence of this Committee. with more and more of the rural children migrating to make the right choice of subjects of study, streams of study, of the students. Guidance and Counselling should be in- There is no regular fund flow annually to do anything in the towns for studies. However, with one of the best or join vocational or technical courses. We need Coun- troduced as a separate subject of study for every teacher guidance and counselling. There is no project in the state pay packages among the government departments, selling services for Special Children- delinquent children, education programmes. We need to introduce a separate which extends financial support to sustain the efforts of the importance of employment has finally eclipsed physically challenged, indisciplined, slow learners and aca- textbook in Guidance and Counselling for school children counsellors in offering minimum counselling service to the education and so schools are opened in every possi- demically underachievers. We need Trauma Counselling who will study several counselling issues, mental health is- school children, material development and manpower de- ble place in the state; some non-existent ones too. The for children with severe mental and emotional experiences sues, practical classes for mental and emotional health. velopment in school counselling. signs of implosion has already started in the depart- in domestic violence, children with tendency to commit In view of this importance, there is a need for a clearcut We need the support of the state government in ment and it is pertinent to stop this vicious cycle im- suicide, children whose parents are criminals, terrorists, State Government Policy on School Counselling through strengthening the Guidance and Counselling activities im- mediately. alcoholics, HIV patients, children from broken family or legislation so as to ensure that a comprehensive school plemented by the nodal department and education related ophans. We need Health Counselling for children to pre- counselling as an integral part of school curriculum is departments for effective implementation of school coun- vent from dagerous diseases like HIV/ AIDS, Cancer, TB introduced in the state so that counselling programme is selling in Nagaland. We have All Nagaland Counsellors and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Adolescent inbuilt in the school curriculum. We need at least afew Association- a professional organisation for all the practis- DAILY Reproductive Sexual Health (ARSH). thousand school counsellors to ensure that every school in ing counsellors in Nagaland. We need stronger body of The National Curriculum Framework 2005 recognised the state has at least one male and one female counsellor professionals who are committed to professional solidarity Guidance and Counselling as an integral part of regular in the state. and fraternity. Members of the association should be com- PATH school curriculum. The need for counselling is universal We need a State Board of School Counselling Service to mitted to work for up-gradation of the profession by work- which is needed by all. It is needed by everyone for healthy regulate necessary laws and rules related to school counsel- ing for the welfare of every individual welfare without bias development of a balanced personality. Counselling is not ling, recruitment of counsellors, licensing of school coun- and judgement. Members of the Association should work only needed by persons having certain problems. It is not a sellors, enforcement of professional code of ethics and the hard without a sense of competing with one another. The AVAILABLE TO ALL mere problematic oriented service. service conditions of School Counsellors. We need a State Association should encourage every professionally quali- Young adolescents are experiencing all kinds of men- Bureau of Guidance & Counselling to cater to the need of fied counsellor to practise the profession without any judge- BIBLE READ: tal anxieties and emotional stresses with additional work academic and professional growth of Guidance and Coun- mental attitude towards one another. We need an intensive ~ BIBLE IN A YEAR: PSALMS 74–76; loads, stiff academic competitions, family crisis, child selling to take care of training the counselling personnel, research study to explore the Naga Indigenous method of abuse, peer pressure, exposure to social media, degrada- development of resource materials, conducting research dealing with emotions and resolving sensitive issues and ROMANS 9:16–33 tion of moral values, substance abuse, sexual abuse. A high studies on guidance and Counselling in the state. We need crisis traditionally practised by our parents and elders. In mental tension among the school students emerging due to a separate cadre of personnel in guidance and counselling. order to cater to the needs of career related stresses, every THOUGHT FOR TODAY constant academic stress, poor academic performance, un- There is a need of state policy to deal with recruitment of school should form a Career Club to promote various ca- For even the Son of Man did not come to be derachievers, fear of failure, family and school pressure for counsellors and the service conditions for the school coun- reer guidance programmes in the school. high level academic performance. Teachers and parents are sellors as a separate cadre. We need a District level and Dr. Zavise Rume served, but to serve, and to give his life as a well aware of the problems faced by the students. However, Block level Committee on School Counselling. We need a Associate Professor, ransom for many. ~ Mark 10:45 they do not have professional competence to deal with the School level Committee to ensure that counselling service SCERT, Nagaland The Game of Church Vs Church here were days when the Christ to stand for truth, work for justice same show must be happening in many families who move from one church to an- Christians fought against non- and love God and neighbours. This is our places in Nagaland. Yet, no one dares to other church every year to get the taste of Christians and vice-versa. Both daily task. To confront evil and falsehood bring up such issues for fear of greater mis- being ‘all-round Christian.’ A young lady parties tried to dominate king- is also the work of every Christian. But if understanding and conflicts. But burying gave birth to a baby boy with little deform- doms and territories. The fight Christians become evil themselves, and if the reality is increasing the number of spir- ity on the right leg. Knowing this, a certain becameT endless. A small issue is seen with they propagate falsehood, then where are itual cemeteries in Nagaland. It is high time pastor came to meet the couple and told the eyes of Christian vs non-Christian. The the ‘real Christians’? Failure to live a sin- that we confront this type of wrong attitude him that this is because they belong to a hot burning fight began to subside for some cere Christian life has given way to conflict and living in our Christian State. certain church. Change of church would years. But with nationalism and fanaticism among Christian brethren. The root cause Many denominations wanted to in- definitely heal the child. Listening to this n today’s celebrity-obsessed culture, it isn’t surprising that coming into the picture of country and reli- is found on the edge lips of many church crease the number of flocks so that Pastors comic story, the couple changed their de- entrepreneurs are marketing “celebrities as products . . . gion respectively, there began another war, leaders. and church leaders could graze happily. nomination/church. But the saddest part is allowing them to sell their personal time and attention.” the war of the Christians, i.e. Church Vs We should not allow church leaders to For this they search all opportunities to that the boy remains the same without any I Church. And Nagaland is no exception to preach rumours in the pulpit nor spread jump into the boundaries of other church physical healing till today. A spiritual leader Vauhini Vara’s article in The New Yorker noted that for $15,000, you can have a personal meeting with singer this fight which is both external and inter- false visions to the members. A recent let- to steal innocent sheep. The best way to has cheated them for no good. nal. ter from a certain Pastor to the Catholic steal is when the sheep are injured or sick. Shakira, while $12,000 will give you and eleven guests Are sickness and suffering related to I am sure you must have experienced Church is really an insult to God. I do not They would come to the family and pray our worship, church or denomination? No. lunch with celebrity chef Michael Chiarello at his estate. or heard stories of conflicts between one know which spirit revealed such visions to with the best words possible. The tears of Even after the change of denomination, the Many people treated Jesus like a celebrity as they church with another church. Yes, both him. All the same, may God bless him to empathy would flow to make the scene of sick person continues to be sick without followed Him from place to place, listened to His teaching, are trying to survive the game, yet this has work for God and not for the devil. The the film looks real, and then follows some any better and later dies a miserable death. observed His miracles, and sought healing from His touch. proved to be injurious to body and soul. Scripture has enough insights to preach for slideshow of prophecies and visions. They Are Christians called by God to cheat and Yet Jesus was never self-important or aloof, but available The victims suffer the most, the doers es- eternity. We should not diminish the spirit would say, “Ohhh, my dear brothers and steal other members without any guilt and to all. When His followers James and John were privately cape through the holy doors. Today, many of Christian life by our lies and defama- sisters, we are so sad to tell you that this shame? The internal conflict still contin- jockeying for position in His coming kingdom, Jesus churches are finding difficult to face the tions. The truth of the Gospel is becoming sickness in your family is because of your ues even in our generation, a generation in reminded all His disciples, “Whoever wants to become other church because of their vast or little orphan in Nagaland. religion. You need to change your religion/ search of change without any change. great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants differences. Some true events in Nagaland will tell church/denomination so that no such sick- As Christians, we need not be wolves WREHÀUVWPXVWEHVODYHRIDOOµ 0DUN²  Even a small village is infected by the us the face of Christian life in Nagaland. A ness would visit you again. If you join our among the sheep. If this continues Na- Soon after Jesus said this, He stopped a procession of disease of conflicts in term of ‘Church.’ Pastor refused to partake the wedding party church, you will certainly get well.” Such galand will be a dangerous place for our people following Him to ask a blind beggar, “What do One criticizes the other for one’s own per- of a girl (his close relative) because she mar- tempting words from the smelly holy mouth fellow Christian. We create our own dis- \RX ZDQW PH WR GR IRU \RX"µ Y  ´5DEEL , ZDQW WR sonal gain. But criticism comes about due ried a Catholic boy. He may be mad with induce the sick family towards them. The harmony and blame others for our own see,” the man replied. He received his sight immediately and to insecurity. The church which remains his love for God but hatred against other injection of spiritual drugs is too strong but failure. Allow simple Christians to live as IROORZHG-HVXV Y  in fear and is insecure within will be the Church made him ever madder. Another it works for them. ‘true Christians.’ This will invite the Spirit Our Lord “did not come to be served, but to serve, and loudspeaker of criticism. Some churches girl married to a Catholic boy. Their happy How many families have changed their of God to dwell in us to live as brothers and WRJLYHKLVOLIHDVDUDQVRPIRUPDQ\µ Y 0D\ZHOLNH remain united in showering bullets of ru- marriage brought disaster to the girl’s sister. Church because of such wrong spiritual sisters in Nagaland. Him, be compassionate and available to others today. mours and false propaganda against the She was immediately removed from the interpretations? Did any family gain physi- With Prayers, other. This is the only joy they get in be- post of Youth Director in a certain village. cal health by the change of denominations? Rev. Fr. G. L. Khing ing Christian, apart from this, they are just This is how we run the great show of Chris- Do only members of certain Church get Kohima Follow Jesus’s example: Reach out to others in need. hollow. Christians are called to be another tian life in Nagaland. Funny yet true! The sick? I do not think so. There may be some [email protected] 7KHFRQWHQWVRIDUWLFOHVRQWKLVSDJHGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÀHFWWKH(GLWRUDOYLHZRUSROLF\RIWKHSDSHU EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 7 The Invaluable Value of Friendship ife in today’s world has about 200 miles north of its capital, 1998, Nane Annan, wife of then lationship of Lord Jesus and his disci- enemy can be your mutual friend. Old Testament maxim of “an eye for become such that almost Asuncion. Out of this humble meet- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, ples in the New Testament depicts the Moreover, your enemy’s friend is pri- an eye” and so on. Nevertheless, the every day is being ob- ing of friends, the World Friendship named Winnie the Pooh (of Com- value of friendship. ma facie your enemy too. New Testament advocates repentance served, or celebrated or Crusade was born. ics fame) as the world’s Ambassador In the famous Hindu epic Mahab- Then there are the so-called good and redemption for salvation. dedicated to something or The World Friendship Crusade of Friendship at the United Nations. harata, Lord Krishna also displays time friends (including girls) also Thus when there are friends, Lthe other---you name it--- and the list is a foundation that promotes friend- The event was co-sponsored by the all the emotions of friendship. The known as fair weather friends like there can be enemies also in various is too long to enumerate here. ship and fellowship among all human U.N. Department of Public Informa- beautiful idea of celebrating a day those who left the prodigal son when degrees. Enemies are easier to make Be that as it may, what is relevant beings, regardless of race, color or tion and Disney Enterprises, and was for friendship has been gaining mo- he had squandered his inheritance in than to find a true friend. And yet as at this moment is Friendship Day religion. Since then, July 30 has been co-hosted by Kathy Lee Gifford. mentum ever since the inception of a distant land (Luke 15: 11-31). Some Abraham Lincoln said: “Do I not de- which is celebrated on the first Sun- faithfully celebrated as Friendship The General Assembly of the the relationship and today, it has ac- of the greatest betrayers have been the stroy my enemies by making them my day of August every year. (We have Day in Paraguay every year and has United Nations decided to invite all quired the status of being one of the best of friends who were considered friends?” just missed it today but as they say, also been adopted by several other Member States to observe the Inter- major festivals celebrated by people at irreproachable; that is why through- There have also been many in- better late than never!) In any case, countries. national Day of Friendship in accord- large. People all around the globe pay out history till present times the num- stances in history when enemy na- like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Chil- In Argentina, Friend’s Day, on ance with the culture and customs tribute to their friends for being there ber one was usually very wary of his tions became allies when they wed dren’s day and so on, every day is also July 20, is an excuse for a friendly of their local, national and regional whenever it was needed the most. number two. And so on as the French their princes and princesses---all for Friendship Day. gathering and greeting both current communities, including through edu- Even in Hindi films, the value is say, “C’est la vie” (that is life---as it peace and progress in the larger inter- This occasion is dedicated to and old friends. Since it is not an Ar- cation and public awareness-raising emphasized and to paraphrase the goes on). est of the people. friends and companions; it’s the time gentine public holiday people tend to activities. In India it is also known as Book of Proverbs: “A good friend Be that as it may, there is always a Last but not least when you cherish the loveliest rela- gather during the evening. In Brazil, Shru and Sanjya day. who is near by (like a neighbour) is way out of all this. For all right think- Use this special day and make all tionship you possess, the commit- Friend’s Day is also celebrated on Some friends acknowledge each better than a brother who is far off ing humans…. Reconciliation. This is your friends know that you care! ment, which marks the foundation July 20. Since 2009, Peru celebrates other with exchanges of gifts and elsewhere.” Also, there is the say- a fine word and very idealistic but not And, of course, let God your for all relationships. “El dia del Amigo” on the first Satur- cards on this day. Friendship bands ing that a friend in need is a friend difficult to implement but for the rigid friend which is very much possible Friendship day history day in July. The objective was to rec- are very popular in India, Nepal, indeed. At the same time, the Good mindset of many men and women anywhere and at anytime. The tradition of celebrating Friend- ognize true friendship and differenti- Bangladesh, and parts of South Samaritan (Luke 10: 25 – 37) was no who steadfastly refuse to move along All the best. ship Day started primarily in the ate its celebration from Valentine’s America. With the advent of social friend of the robbed traveler but his with the times and still adhere to the Jack T. Chakhesang West. On the first of August, 1935, a Day. networking sites, Friendship Day good will act saved the victim’s life--- Saturday, the American Government Interestingly, in Finland and Esto- is also being celebrated online. The that made him a friend in deed. hanged a man to death...listening to nia, Valentine’s Day is celebrated as commercialization of the Friendship What is friendship? this his friend’s death, his best friend Friend’s Day. Day celebrations has led to some dis- In life, everybody has many friends. committed suicide on the next day Friend’s Day has in recent years missing it as a “marketing gimmick”. And there are many types of friends. (i.e on Sunday). So due to that, the turned into a very popular mass phe- But nowadays it is celebrated on the Some are cordial while others are first Sunday of August is considered nomenon. The amount of well-wish- first Sunday of August rather than formal. A few are developed from as Friendship Day. ing friends led to breakdown of the July 30. childhood and lasts a life time; some In fact, the U.S Congress an- mobile phone network in many cities Evidence from social networking others go wayward and become nounced the first Sunday of August around the world and comparable to sites shows a revival of interest in the antagonists---even life-long enemies- as the National Friendship Day. They the ones experienced on Christmas holiday that may have grown with the --while some friends are acquired or realized the importance which friends and New Year’s Day. Seats in most spread of the Internet, particularly developed at various stages and times play in each one’s life and thus dedi- restaurants, bars, and other establish- in India, Bangladesh, and Malaysia. of our lives making us cordial and/or cated a special day for friends. The ments are often completely booked a Digital communication modes such formal friends, even fast friends. idea soon caught up in other countries week before the celebration. as the Internet and mobile phones Friends are personal affairs while as well, as even they realized the im- The Times of India, New Delhi, may be helping to popularize the cus- comrades (in arms or pens) or col- portance of honoring friends. It was wrote “A band for ties of friendship” tom, since greeting friends en masse is leagues are those with whom we important because the devastating ef- while The Telegraph, Calcutta, wrote now easier than before. The exchange share a common goal, profession fects of the First World War still were on “Flavours of Friendship” among of Friendship Day gifts like flowers, or political ideology or philosophy. showing and increasing hostilities, others on this loveable occasion and cards and wrist bands is a popular tra- Then we also have school mates with mistrust and hatred between coun- towards promoting the Culture of dition of this occasion. whom we are friendly but from a lit- tries providing the perfect conditions Peace. A friendship bracelet is a bracelet tle distance and some we could never for another imminent battle. There Friendship Day was originated by given by one person (friend) to anoth- like for whatever reason(s). was a greater need for friendship and Joyce Hall, the founder of Hallmark er as a symbol of friendship. The word “Friend” is derived camaraderie not only amongst na- cards in 1930, intended to be August Friendship Day celebrations oc- from the Middle English frend; tions but also among individuals. 02 and a day when people celebrated cur on different dates in different and Anglo- Saxon freond, meaning Following the tradition, Friend- their friendships by holiday celebra- countries. However, some countries, friend, lover; which is akin to the Ger- ship Day is today celebrated by sev- tions. Friendship Day actually dates including India, celebrate Friendship man freund and in the Germanic verb eral countries across the globe. It is from 1919. Day on the first Sunday of August. In “to love” which is represented in the celebrated in Arabic and Chinese It was promoted by the greeting Oberlin Ohio, USA, Friendship Day Anglo-Saxon by freogan; and in the speaking countries; the French call it card National Association during the is celebrated on April 08 each year. Indo-European base it is “to be fond “Journée internationale de l’amitié,” 1920s but met with consumer resist- Since time immemorial of, hold dear” as also in the Sanskrit and the Spanish call it “Día del Ami- ance---given that it was too obviously While Friendship Day officially came priya that is, “dear, desired.” go.” The day has been celebrated in a “commercial gimmick” to promote into existence in the year 1935, a Other types of friendship several South American countries greetings cards. By the 1940s the num- glimpse into numerous folktales and The current (overground) political for many years, particularly in Para- ber of Friendship Day cards available mythological legends prove the im- scenario in our Beloved Nagaland for guay, where the first World Friend- in the US had dwindled and the holi- portance of friendship since time im- Christ has succinctly proved the ex- ship Day---International Friendship day largely died out there. There is no memorial. istence of other kinds of friendship- Day was proposed on July 20, 1958 evidence to date for its uptake in Eu- In the Bible, the importance of --above and beyond the call of chiv- by Dr. Ramon Artemio Bracho dur- rope; however, it has been kept alive friends is clearly visible from the Old alry. It has verified the time-honoured ing a dinner with friends in Puerto Pi- and revitalized in Asia. Testament, when Abraham is referred adage that your friend’s friend is also nasco, a town on the River Paraguay In honor of Friendship Day in to as the “Friend of God” and the re- your friend but that your enemy’s A Note of Appreciation from ABAMYM he Youth Ministry of ABAM, success. We hope and pray that our almighty the pastor Sumi Baptist church VK town. JMC and the NBCC for providing dinner 10. Our appreciation also goes to Synergy store on behalf of the ABAM and the God would bless you abundantly for all the 3. To the Lotha Baptist Churches Council and breakfast. dimapur, Rakesh Store Mokokchung,and NBCC clean election campaign as good deeds that you have done. headed by the Rev. Nyanchumo Lotha, 6. People of Botsa town led by the Angami Power center Mokokchung for donating a whole, would like to take this op- Out of many, we would like to pinpoint Executive secretary Lotha Baptist church- Baptist churches youth secretary, and the the T-Shirt for the clean election bikers portunity to thank all our friends some individuals and groups and churches, es council, for the warm welcome and pastor Botsa town Baptist church, and for rally. andT well-wishers who have earnestly and which unmentioned we are unquenched of lunch, and the 28 (twenty eight) bikers the refreshment. 11. The Longpok press Mokokchung for do- immensely rendered supported in terms of our thirst. who volunteered to join the clean election 7. Wokha town Ao Baptist church for host- nating the signature campaign banner prayers, warm welcoming and with the best 1. Our sincere thanks to Shri Sunil Ku- bikers rally to Kohima and back to Wok- ing us with lunch on the 5th August 2017 12. Mr. & Mrs. Olem Longchar, Mangkolem- of helps in all dimensions, during the “NBCC mar IAS the Deputy Commissioner of ha. 8. Alichen 2nd NAP Police Baptist church ba, for the biker’s orientation dinner and clean election bikers rally, initiated by the Mokokchung for availing time to do the 4. All the people at Tzumenyu town lead led by the pastor and the church workers breakfast on the commencement day. ABAM on the 4th – 5th August 2017. The honour of flag-off, marking the beginning by the Pastor Tzumenyu town Baptist 9. The ungma Baptist church headed by the Thank you one and all. May god bless you. ABAM Youth Ministry is greatly pleased and of the bikers rally. church, the Youth Secretary Peter Kent, pastor Rev.Dr. Noklen,the president of Toshi Sanglir indebted to you all. Your help and support 2. The SBAK youth Secretary Hekato Awo- and the town council. the ABAM for hosting us for the culmi- Youth Secretary has made the ‘clean election biker rally’ as mi, and people from the VK town led by 5. The KABA for hosting all the Bikers at nating program and dinner. ABAMYM, Impur

...from previos issue Psychoanalysis, Phillips says, should show us how much our wish to know our- More surprisingly, they found that just selves and others comes from anxiety, and a few months of therapy can lower neuroti- that it’s ‘possible to live as yourself not cism substantially – to about half of what Indescribable You Carlin Flora | Aeon knowing much about what’s going on’. 40 years of living would do to a neurotic While we’ll never stop trying to figure person. Another study, published in Psy- effect, in which our habits, values and largely determined by genes. The second is longstanding attitude or approach. others out, Phillips’s comments are a poign- chology and Aging, is the first to compare moods are influenced by those we hang ‘sociogenic’, and covers the cultural and so- A master essayist who is also a re- ant reminder that when we describe a child personality measures of the same people, around. We can’t make the tempting mis- cial influences on how people act and think. nowned psychotherapist could be expected as ‘defiant’, or a friend as ‘needy’, or an as teenagers and 63 years later. Though the take of seeing people as independent actors The third is ‘idiogenic’, with a focus on the to hold a balanced view of the construct of acquaintance as ‘easy-going’, we’re head- measurements don’t line up exactly with the moving through space, untouched by their traits that make someone unique. personality and its limitations. But Adam ing off opportunities for them to grow, to Big Five, scores at 14 had no correlation settings and connections. What Little calls ‘personal projects’ re- Phillips, in an interview with The Paris Re- change, to be walking contradictions, to be with scores at 77. If we want to describe someone, we fers to whatever goals, dreams or pressing view in 2014, blows up the entire premise: amorphous, to improvise. Embracing the Other studies show that cities and re- need to know what her core pursuits are at situations a person is dealing with at any When people say: ‘I’m the kind of per- fluid personality accommodates other peo- gions have personality traits (yes, Califor- any given time given time. ‘Free traits’ are those that go son who,’ my heart always sinks. These are ple more generously and convinces us that nia is laid-back). What this tells us about One theory of personality seemingly against our biogenic personality, but that formulas, we’ve all got about 10 formulas we, too, can change if we want. residents could be twofold: either their en- contains the various truths that personality are in service of these projects. about who we are, what we like, the kind of vironment is having an effect on them, or scientists have uncovered so far, by allowing The agreeable person could become de- people we like, all that stuff. they have chosen an environment with an (Carlin Flora is a journalist and former for the impact of context and life phases on manding when advocating for the health of The disparity between these phrases established personality profile to fit who features editor at Psychology Today. Her character. Brian Little, a psychologist at the a spouse, for example. It follows that, if we and how one experiences oneself minute by they already are. ZRUNKDVDSSHDUHGLQ'LVFRYHUDQG6FLHQWLÀF University of Cambridge, lays out three as- want to describe someone, we need to know minute is ludicrous. It’s like the caption un- A person’s friends and family members American Mind, among others. She is the pects of personality in his book Me, Myself, what her core pursuits are at any given der a painting. You think, well, yeah, I can are continually shaping them too. Just look DXWKRURI )ULHQGÁXHQFH   and Us (2014). The first is ‘biogenic’, and time. She might be acting ‘out of character’ see it’s called that. But you need to look at at the well-documented ‘social contagion’ includes the neurophysiological qualities to achieve a goal, rather than exhibiting a the picture. Concluded Today’s ASTRO-PREDICTION ARIES MAR 21 - APR 19: Others are apt to play CANCER JUN 22 - JUL 22: Mind your manners LIBRA SEP 23 - OCT 22: The warrior within may CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 19: Focus on the a big role in the events that unfold today, Aries. today, Cancer. Make sure your charm is turned up be stirred today. You might also have some self-doubt information coming your way today, Capricorn. It’s likely that closely communing with others will high. Merging with the group is essential as you about your actions, Libra. Stay confident that you’re Try not to get too emotional about the conse- be very important. Despite this, you may still feel keep the momentum of the energy going. The on the right path at all times. There may be a bit of quences of the information. More than likely, a alone. Even within a large group, your heart may more the merrier. Once you get the ball rolling in tension in your world, but try not to get too worked up neutral approach is best in any situation you en- yearn to bond tightly with just one other person. Do your the right direction, there will be plenty of momentum to help over it. This is just a passing phase. You shouldn’t overreact and counter. If you already have a strong preconceived notion best to stay positive regardless of the combative forces likely it up the next hill. The important thing is that you take respon- think that you’re completely wrong regarding something you’re of how things are going to be, you will fail to notice the to be at work on a day like this. sibility for your actions. doing. valuable nuances that are being presented to you now. TAURUS APR 20 - MAY 20: You may be in a dif- LEO JUL 23 - AUG 22: Situations and people with SCORPIO OCT 23 - NOV 21: Be aware that you AQUARIUS JAN 20 - FEB 18: Things may get a ficult position today, Taurus, as if you’re being pulled strong opinions about how things are done may im- might feel overshadowed or that your efforts won’t be bit hostile today, Aquarius. No one wants to budge in two directions with little say as to how things are pede your trajectory today, Leo. Issues of love and ro- recognized, Scorpio. You could feel like you do all the from his or her position. You could be caught be- supposed to end. The acting forces could be manipu- mance may be the most affected by this tense energy. work for others and get nothing in return. The key is to tween mind and heart issues. Both sides are unfor- lative, so you should take special care that no one The key is to remember that everyone isn’t your enemy. make sure that you do the things you do because you giving and unwilling to give up control. Your best takes advantage of you. This may be easier said than done at Try not to get paranoid about this. Do your best to take a relaxed want to. Do them for you. Don’t do them for others because you bet is to try to find compromise wherever possible. You may a time like this. approach and have confidence that things will work out fine. expect that they will do something for you in return. not get the exact solution you want, but you will get one that’s workable for all parties involved. GEMINI MAY 21 - JUN 21: It’s very possible that VIRGO AUG 23 - SEP 22: Your adventurous spirit SAGITTARIUS NOV 22 - DEC 21: Issues regard- the best solution today is to simply give up control, is noble, Virgo, but you might find that this is one ing love and romance may be confusing today, Sagit- PISCES FEB 19 - MAR 20: You may think that Gemini. When it comes to matters of the heart, of those days in which you’re asked to justify your tarius. You should be aware that strong forces are at everything is perfect, Pisces, when suddenly, other people may be in a whirl of turmoil. Trying actions. Other people could be jealous of you and work to tangle the current situation. Try not to get too there’s a great surge of unyielding emotional en- to figure out their state of mind will be impossible your lifestyle, so they’re trying to find fault with the discouraged by whatever transpires as a result of this ergy. Be on the lookout because such situations so don’t even try. You may just want to let things ride and things you do. Don’t get tricked into thinking that anything energy. Keep in mind that this, too, shall pass, and things will are likely to crop up and add intensity to your see where you end up tomorrow before making any major you’re doing is necessarily wrong or bad just because someone become clear again. Right now you should just sit back and journey. Pool your knowledge with that of other people in- moves. doesn’t agree with it. take things with a grain of salt. stead of trying to come up with all the answers by yourself.

7KHFRQWHQWVRIDUWLFOHVRQWKLVSDJHGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÀHFWWKH(GLWRUDOYLHZRUSROLF\RIWKHSDSHU EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 8 NATION Tejashwi Yadav to NEWS IN BRIEF 44 Gujarat MLAs return from Karnataka ‘expose’ Nitish’s Man held for murdering wife New Delhi, August 7 (IANS): A man has been arrested here with the alleged tax evasion his house. for slitting his wife’s throat after he suspected she was hav- and amassing of wealth Searches and seizures ‘betrayal’: Lalu ing an extra-marital affair, police said on Monday. Deputy or assets disproportionate were also conducted at the Patna, August 7 (IANS): Commissioner of Police Romil Baaniya said Minakshi, 30, to his known sources of Energy Minister’s house at RJD chief Lalu Prasad on was murdered by her husband Parveen, 32, at their house income. Kanakapura and his rented Monday said Bihar Chief in south Delhi’s Badarpur area on Saturday. The officer The officials did not apartment in New Delhi, at Minister Nitish Kumar said the accused, a driver, was arrested the same day. raid the Gujarat MLAs but the residences of his brother was solely responsible for Baaniya said the couple was married for 12 years and had whisked away Shivakumar D.K. Suresh at Ramanagara breaking the Grand Alli- two sons aged 10 and 4. He said the deceased had injury to his bungalow in the city in the adjacent Bengaluru ance and added that former marks on her neck and head. Baaniya said the incident for questioning him fol- Rural district, and his rela- Deputy Chief Minister Te- happened early on Saturday when the children were not lowing the seizure of docu- tives and friends at Mysuru jashwi Yadav would go to in the house. ments, cash, jewellery and and Hassan in the state till the people to “expose” the property records made in August 6. JD-U President. Fire destroys two classrooms Tejashwi Yadav, 28, at IIM Ranchi the younger son of Lalu Prasad, is set to start his Ranchi, August 7 (IANS): A fire gutted two classrooms I will win Rajya Sabha first padyatra from West at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi on Champaran district from Monday, police said. The fire broke out at the fifth floor August 9, where Mahat- of Suchna Bhawan. Six fire tenders battles the blaze and Gujarat,battle: August 7 (IANS): Ahmed Alleging thatPatel he was being ma Gandhi launched his extinguished it after over three hours. Police suspect a targeted by the BJP, veteran Congress leader Ahmed first satyagrah in 1917, to short circuit led to the fire. The Anti Corruption Bureau is Patel on Monday expressed confidence that he will win “expose” Nitish Kumar’s situated in the same building. Tuesday’s Rajya Sabha election from Gujarat. “double speak” and his PTI Man held at Delhi airport with Senior Congress leaders Bharatsinh Solanki, Arjun Modhwadia, Ahmed Patel at Ahmedabad airport during In a rare appearance before the media, Patel, political “opportunistic alliance” arrival of the party’s MLAs from Karnataka on Monday, ahead of Rajya Sabha elections. secretary to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, said: “Besides with the BJP to form the Rs 7.5L gold biscuits the 44 legislators (who were flown to Bengaluru), we have government after dumping New Delhi, August 7 (PTI): A Chennai-bound air traveller Ahmedabad, August 7 remaining 51 MLAs, seven airport when the Congress the support of Janata Dal-United, Nationalist Congress the RJD and Congress of was apprehended at the airport here today for allegedly (IANS): Forty-four Con- did not join those who came legislatorstook a budget car- Party and (rebel leader) Shankersinh Vaghela. Grand Alliance. trying to smuggle out gold biscuits, worth around Rs 7.5 gress MLAs from Gujarat, to Bengaluru. rier after a week-long stay at “I have spoken to Sharad Pawarji and he has promised Lalu Prasad, address- lakh, by concealing them in his bag, officials said. A senior who were flown to Karna- The 44 MLAs are be- a private resort near here. all help to the Congress. They have even issued a whip. As ing reporters, said he was security official at the Indira Gandhi International Airport taka to prevent “poaching” ing lodged at the Nijanand “As all of us are united. for Vaghela, he has himself promised that he will vote for unable to go to the people (IGIA) said the incident was reported early morning when by the BJP ahead of Tues- Resort near Anand. Their The BJP cannot threaten me and I believe he will keep his word,” he said. to tell them about Nit- CISF personnel deployed for scanning passenger’s bag- day’s Rajya Sabha elections, family members will visit any of our MLAs. Horse Asked about allegations of surveillance on him and ish Kumar’s “betrayal” gage detected something suspicious in a bag. When it was returned to the state on the resort for the Raksha trading is not possible with Congress MLAs by the ruling BJP, he said: “I don’t know in view of his regular ap- opened and three gold biscuits, weighing 450 gm each, Monday, officials said. Bandhan festival on Mon- those who are with us,” why I am targeted like this. This is example of a banana pearance before the court were recovered from it, the official said. The passenger, The MLAs were moved day. party’s lawmaker Shaktis- republic. “I have full confidence in my victory tomorrow in Ranchi in Jharkhand in identified as Mohammad Sheikh, was handed over to the to a private resort near Ben- On Tuesday, the legisla- inh Gohil told reporters despite the BJP’s attempts and the numbers will surprise connection with the fodder Customs who are probing the case, the official said. galuru on July 29 following tors will directly go to state outside the airport before everyone,” Patel said at a private resort near Anand where scam case. the resignation of six Con- capital Gandhinagar to vote leaving for Ahmedabad. the 44 MLAs are lodged “I am keen to go to Pakistani militant killed in J&K gress legislators. for the party’s Rajya Sabha During the legislators’ Patel needs 45 first preference votes in a House of people to tell them how Ni- Srinagar, August 7 (IANS): A Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba Of the 57 party legisla- nominee Ahmed Patel. stay in the Eagleton Golf 176 MLAs out of total 182. Six Congress MLAs have re- tish Kumar betrayed their (LeT) militant was killed in a gunfight with the security tors in the 182-member Patel, political secretary Resort at Bidadi, about 40 signed. He counts the 44 legislators, two of the NCP and mandate for the Grand Al- forces on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama dis- Gujarat assembly, the six to Congress chief Sonia km from Bengaluru, the the lone Janata Dal-United to see him through. Vaghela, liance, but am unable to as trict, police said. “The encounter took place in Pampore quit the party on July 26 Gandhi, is seeking a fifth Income Tax Department who had resigned as leader of the opposition last month, I have to regularly appear town’s Sambora area. The victim has been identified as and three of them joined consecutive term. raided a deluxe suite where and six other MLAs close to him were not taken to Ben- before the court,” Lalu Umer from LeT’s Abu Ismail faction,” police officials said. the Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka Minister Shivakumar was staying as galuru and neither have they resigned. Prasad told media here. “One AK-47 rifle was recovered from the encounter site.” on July 28. Of the BJP’s D.K. Shivakumar was at the their host, in connection “Tejashwi Yadav will On Sunday, the police confirmed the Abu Ismail group’s tell the people about the involvement in the July 10 attack on an Amarnath Yatra betrayal of Nitish Kumar. bus in which eight pilgrims were killed. Rajnath reviews border area projects Tejashwi Yadav is going to BEST strike ends after Thackeray’s intervention the people and he will also Fake Rs 2,000 notes seized by New Delhi, August 7 (IANS): Union Home Minister Ra- invite people to attend the BSF in Bengal, one held jnath Singh on Monday reviewed border area projects such RJD’s August 27 rally in as roads, floodlights, border outposts and integrated check Kolkata, August 7 (IANS): The Border Security Force person- Patna against the BJP,” he nel seized fake Rs 2,000 notes with face value of Rs 92,000 posts, an official release said. added. Major impediments hampering the development of bor- Tejashwi Yadav will from West Bengal’s Malda district and detained a man car- der infrastructure were also discussed in the meeting, which reach out to people dur- rying it, a BSF official said on Monday. Acting on a tip-off, was attended by Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju and ing his ‘Janadesh Apman the BSF troopers from Malda district’s Kaliachawk kept vigil Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi. Yatra’ from Wednesday, at three important intersections in the area since Sunday Rajnath Singh issued directions that the ongoing projects Lalu Prasad said. afternoon and detained a man with fake notes from near should be completed on priority and in a time-bound man- Earlier Lalu Prasad Baliadanga in the evening, an official said. Samayon (40), a ner and technological solutions should be put in place where has called Nitish Kumar resident of Kaliachawk’s Mohabatpur village, was detained physical barriers were not possible. This will involve net- “Paltu Ram of politics” by the BSF around 7.40 p.m. on Sunday, ARPS Jaswal, Direc- working of equipment like high resolution cameras, radars, for breaking the Grand Al- tor General of BSF’s South Bengal Frontier. said in a press PTI unattended ground sensors, optical fibres, infra red sensors, release. “A bundle of 46 fake Rs 2,000 notes of the face Buses parked at a depot following the strike by employees of the transport department in Mumbai on liance and forming a new aerostats and hand-held thermal imagers, the statement said. government with the BJP. value of Rs 92,000 was seized from him.” The apprehended Monday. 3,800 BEST buses went off the roads on Monday after the employees went on an indefinite strike man and the seized FICN (fake Indian currency notes) have to press for their demands, including timely payment of salaries. Home Secretary-designate Rajiv Gauba, heads of border The entire RJD, includ- guarding forces and senior officers from different organisa- ing party senior leaders, been handed over to Kaliachawk police station for further Mumbai, August 7 (IANS): After holding Many unscrupulous ones made a killing, tions were also present in the meeting. MPs, MLAs and workers legal action, he added. So far in 2017, the south Bengal millions of commuters to ransom on Rak- charging commuters exorbitantly even for Rajnath Singh also expressed his concern about the have been in the field urg- frontier of the BSF has seized fake Indian currency notes sha Bandhan, around 37,000 employees of short rides, while some commuters opted for difficulties being experienced by the residents of the border ing people to join the “BJP of the face value of Rs 30.84 lakh and caught five men, the Bombay Electric Supply and Transport shared cabs. Others relied on the app-based areas and sought necessary assistance to them in the field of hatao, desh bachao” rally the BSF said. (BEST) called off their 16-hour bus strike on cab services. education, health and other basic necessities. here on August 27. Monday evening following Shiv Sena Presi- Union leader S. Shashank S. Rao said 13-year-old girl killed in dent Uddhav Thackeray’s intervention. the employees had demanded that their leopard attack in Reasi The strike was withdrawn after Thack- salaries should be paid on time and a written Jammu, August 7 (PTI): A 13-year old girl was mauled to eray, who met leaders of the nine BEST undertaking should be given but the BMC Medha Patkar removed by death by a leopard in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, employees’ unions at his residence, assured administration failed to provide it. the police said today. The incident occurred last night at them that their demands will be met, includ- The strike also affected transport in Dhok Kataji in Mahore tehsil when Shahida Parveen (13), ing payment of salaries on time. BEST is neighbouring districts like Thane and police from protest site the daughter of Mohammad Fareed, was attacked by the run by the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corp Raigad. Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), August 7 dialogue with us in last 12 days but used big cat, which dragged her away from the compound of her (BMC), which is ruled by his party. Commuter M.N. Bose complained he (IANS): Social activist Medha Patkar was force to stop our non- violent protest. house and killed her, said a senior police officer. As the fam- He also discussed measures to restruc- spent Rs 200 for a ride from Kalina to Santa on Monday forcibly removed by Madhya Many have suffered physical injury,” said ily members of the girl raised an alarm, the villagers went ture the loss-making BEST, besides a merger Cruz which normally costs around Rs 50. Pradesh Police from the site, where she Madhuresh Kumar of NBA. after the leopard, the officer said, adding that the body of of the BEST and BMC’s budgets soon. Senal B.U. said she paid Rs 250 to go from was on the 12 day of her indefinite fast NBA condemned the police action the victim was subsequently found by them late at night. “Measures to restructure BEST with Kandivali to Dahisar to her brother’s home to protest against closing of the gates of and said the agitation and fast would regard to the BMC are a manifesto for Shiv for Raksha Bandhan, compared to the usual the Sardar Sarovar dam in neighbour- continue. Patkar was on the indefinite 80 kg ganja seized in Odisha Sena and we will fulfill it,” Thackeray said Rs 70. ing Gujarat. According to the Narmada fast in Chidhalda village in Dhar district Bhawanipatna (Odisha), August 7 (PTI): Police seized after the meeting. The Maharashtra State Roads Develop- Bachao Andolan (NBA), about 2,000 seeking proper rehabilitation as project 80 kg of ganja from a vehicle and arrested three persons On Monday, Mumbaikars, including ment Corp deployed its own buses in some police personnel “marched” to the protest affected have said the government has travelling in it in Odisha’s Kalahandi district today. Acting three million commuters who use BEST key sectors to tackle the commuter rush site and “evicted Patkar” while other 11 given them homes without proper facili- on information, police carried out a thorough checking of buses daily, faced a harrowing time as the while the state government permitted private people, who were on fast too, were left un- ties, where they cannot be rehabilitated. vehicles near Koksara and detained the car which was on entire fleet of nearly 3,800 buses remained in buses to carry regular commuters. touched. Police baton-charged and beat Several activists have already expressed its way to Behera in Kalahandi district to Rajasthan with the depots across the city as employees belong- Rao directed all the BEST employees to up protesters, who opposed the police their anguish over the forceful eviction of contraband, police said. Around 80 kg contraband ganja ing to nine unions struck work. return to their duties immediately and the action, alleged NBA. project-affected in the wake of closing of was recovered from the car bearing Rajasthan registration However, the strike proved a boon for situation started normalising by late evening “Police broke the stage, chairs, pendals gates of the dam. According to the locals, number. Besides arresting the three, the car used for smug- auto-rickshaws and taxis which were in huge as the buses start rolling out of depots to ply before taking Patkar into their custody. It the government has deputed about 8,000- gling ganja was also seized, the police added. demand. on various routes. is shameful that they never chose to hold 10,000 policemen in the area. Sexual abuse data begins to come out of corporate closets New Delhi, August 7 (PTI): Falling in line IT blue-chip Infosys said it has institutional- “This includes all cases reported to the “Out of 21 cases of sexual harassment re- During 2015-16, it had received 18 com- after repeated diktats from the government and ised the anti sexual harassment initiative frame- system, even if unsubstantiated. In some cases, ported during the year, 15 have been disposed plaints out of which 14 were resolved and the regulators, most of the top listed companies work, through which it addresses complaints of a clear action has been taken (warning or sepa- of,” SBI said. During 2015-16, 27 complaints remaining four were under investigation at end have begun making public some basic data of sexual harassment at workplace. ration) and the rest have either not progressed of sexual harassment of women were filed, of of that year. sexual harassment at workplace and the dis- “Our global policy assures discretion and due to lack of information or resolved through which 23 cases were disposed off during the Mahindra & Mahindra disclosed that four closed numbers show a disturbing uptick. guarantees non-retaliation to complainants. We counselling,” Wipro said. For the year 2015, same period. complaints with allegations of sexual harass- At the same time, most of these companies follow a gender neutral approach in handling Wipro had disclosed a total of 111 complaints Housing finance major HDFC Ltd said ment were filed, out of which three were dis- assert that a large number of such complaints complaints of sexual harassment and we are that were raised, of which 107 were “disposed it has a policy on prevention, prohibition and posed of as per the policy during 2016-17 and were effectively resolved, including through compliant with the law of the land wherever and appropriate actions were taken in all cases redressal of sexual harassment at the workplace one was pending at the year-end. ‘conciliation’ or with ‘required disciplinary ac- we operate. within the statutory timelines”. and on a regular basis it continues to sensitise all In the previous fiscal also, four complaints tion’, and the pendency was very low to nil at “We have also constituted an internal com- TCS has disclosed 65 complaints of sexual employees on prevention of sexual harassment were filed, all of which were disposed of by end the end of last fiscal. mittee in all locations across India to consider harassment for the year 2016-17, of which four at the workplace through workshops, group of the year. Bharti Airtel said five cases were Under the regulations framed by Sebi (Se- and address sexual harassment complaints in were pending at the end of the fiscal. meetings and awareness programmes. reported and investigated in 2016-17. In three curities and Exchange Board of India), all listed accordance with the Sexual Harassment of During the previous fiscal 2015-16, TCS had During 2016-17, no complaints were re- of these cases, the allegations were substantiated companies need to disclose the total number of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition received 34 complaints of sexual harassment ceived by the internal committee, while the and the accused personnel were separated from complaints relating to sexual harassment and and Redressal) Act, 2013,” Infosys said. out of which 33 were resolved with appropriate same was the case for the previous fiscal. their services. the pendency data at the end of a financial year Disclosing details of the complaints received action taken and one remained pending at fiscal- Bajaj Auto also said the company has a Lupin said it did not receive any complaint in their annual reports. Besides, the Ministry of under this law, Infosys said the total number of end where internal review was in process. policy on prevention of sexual harassment at of sexual harassment during 2016-17 while the Women and Child Development also requires cases filed in the fiscal 2016-17 was 88 (up from Kotak Mahindra Bank said any complaint workplace, pursuant to the 2013 legislation and Office of the Ombudsperson also did not receive the companies to give details about such cases 62 in the previous year). pertaining to sexual harassment is diligently there was no case reported during the year under any major complaints. under the Sexual Harassment of Women at While five cases were disposed of by concili- reviewed and investigated and treated with great review under the said policy. For the previous fis- However, 14 minor complaints were exam- Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redres- ation (as against one in previous fiscal), 72 were sensitivity at the company. cal also, it had said there was no case reported. ined by the Investigating Committees/Officers, sal) Act, 2013. disposed of by disciplinary actions (up from 61). It disclosed having received total 19 com- Similar was the case for Hero Honda. appointed by the Ombudsperson. The Ministry recently also launched an on- Infosys further said 11 cases evaluated by the in- plaints during 2016-17, out of which 12 were Reliance Industries too said no such com- “All complaints were responded to within line portal to enable women employees of the ternal committee were reported in March 2017 disposed of and enquiries were in progress in the plaint were reported during the year. the stipulated time frame and necessary actions central government to file complaints relating and the investigation process was underway as pending seven cases at the close of the year. Among other companies, ITC said no com- taken against those found guilty,” it added. to sexual harassment at workplace while the on March 31. The bank, which said it works with a belief plaints were received during 2016-17. During In 2015-16, Lupin had disclosed receiv- Union Minister Maneka Gandhi said its ambit Wipro also said it has a policy and frame- on zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the previous fiscal, seven complaints of sexual ing one complaint, which was investigated in would be widened going forward to include the work for employees to report sexual harassment workforce, had in 2015 -16 received total eight harassment were received, of which five were detail by the Internal Complaints Committee. private sector as well. cases at workplace and our process ensures complaints, out of which four were disposed investigated and resolved and two were in the The panel concluded that the allegations were While the proposed measure is expected to complete anonymity and confidentiality of and enquiries were in progress at year-end in process of being redressed at the year-end. not proved based on the extensive proceedings further improve the reporting of such cases, the information. the remaining four. “Maintaining an open door for reportees, and evidence on record. Pharma major Cipla disclosures made in the annual reports by the “Adequate workshops and awareness pro- State-run SBI also said it maintains a zero ITC encourages employees to report any harass- said a total of three cases were reported during top listed blue-chips in India, forming part of the gramme against sexual harassment are conduct- tolerance policy against sexual harassment at ment concerns and is responsive to complaints 2016-17, and all cases have been satisfactorily benchmark stock market index Sensex, show ed across the organisation,” the company said workplace and has put in place an appropriate about harassment or any other unwelcome and addressed and appropriate action taken. that the number of reported complaints rose at while disclosing that a total of 116 complaints mechanism for prevention as well as redressal offensive conduct,” ITC said. In the previous fiscal, 14 cases were reported most companies. of sexual harassment were raised in the calendar of complaints. Tata Steel said the company received 26 of which only two were under investigation at The number of reported complaints are year 2016, of which 102 cases were disposed of It also said that the affirmative action as complaints during 2016-17, of which 19 were the year-end and subsequently, all the cases were mostly higher at IT companies, as compared to and appropriate actions were taken in all cases directed by GoI is taken care of during the re- resolved by taking appropriate actions and the satisfactorily addressed and appropriate action the firms from other sectors. within the statutory timelines. cruitment as well as promotion process. remaining seven were under investigation. was taken. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 WORLD 9 NEWS IN BRIEF 10 Taliban militants killed in ‘Taliban, IS jointly massacred 50 civilians’ Afghanistan Kabul, August 7 (PTI/AFP): The according to local officials. tack on the area on Thursday. council, said 44 of the 50 victims AFP there had been around three Kabul, August 7 (IANS): Ten Taliban militants Taliban and Islamic State group “It was a joint operation by “The fighters overran the area were believed to be civilians, with incidents in the past where fighters were killed and seven others injured in airstrikes in jointly massacred dozens of civil- Daesh (IS) and Taliban fighters. and it led to the massacre of in- the ALP militia also suffering from both groups had teamed up Afghanistan’s Faryab province, police said on Monday. ians in an Afghan village, officials They had recruited forces from nocent and defenceless civilians,” casualties. to deal a blow to Afghan forces in The strikes were conducted by Afghan security forces in said today, highlighting rare co- other provinces of the country and he said. “This is not the final toll. It certain areas. Ghormach and Khawja Sabzposh districts on Sunday operation between the insurgents attacked Mirzawalang village,” Most of those killed were shot might change because the area Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokes- night, a senior police official told Xinhua news agency. that could increase the strain on Zabihullah Amani, a spokesman but some were beheaded, Amani is inaccessible and no telephone man for the Taliban, confirmed to “However, there were no civilian casualties or injuries,” he Afghanistan’s beleaguered security for the provincial governor, told said. networks are working to get an AFP that it had captured Mirzawa- said. Two militant bunkers were destroyed in the strikes. forces. AFP. Verifying information from update,” he told AFP. lang village but said it had done so The fighters killed more than The spokesman alleged that poor, mountainous areas of Af- The Taliban and Islamic State alone. It also denied allegations it 50 men, women and children in the dozens of Taliban and IS group ghanistan made inaccessible by fighters have regularly clashed had killed civilians. 4 killed by friendly fire at Iranian remote Sayad district of northern fighters under the command of fighting and with patchy commu- since the latter gained a foothold “It was an independent op- army base Sar-e Pul province on Saturday Sher Mohammad Ghazanfar, a nications is difficult, and AFP was in eastern Afghanistan in 2015, as eration by our mujahideen forces. Tehran, August 7 (IANS): Four Iranian soldiers were after overrunning the Afghan Lo- local Taliban commander who not able to access the village. the two vie for supremacy in the There is no cooperation with the killed and eight others wounded by gunfire from one of cal Police (ALP) - a government- Amani claims pledged allegiance Mohammad Noor Rahmani, war- torn country. Islamic State on the operation,” their comrades on Sunday at a military base in Tehran. backed militia - in a 48-hour battle, to IS, launched a co-ordinated at- head of Sar-e-Pul’s provincial An Afghan security source told said the spokesman. The Iranian army said in a statement that the incident took place on the firing range of the Kahrizak base in the Iranian capital, Xinhau reported. The note said that an investigation was ongoing to find out whether the S Korea prosecutors seek 12 shooting was an accident or an attack and suggested N Korea condemns UN sanctions, that the shooter might have suffered from psychological problems. Iran has compulsory military service and years’ jail for Samsung heir both the shooter and the majority of the victims were says no nuclear negotiations: KCNA conscripts. Seoul, August 7 (PTI/AFP): North Ko- ore as well as fish and seafood from the Seoul, August 7 (PTI/ rea today condemned the latest United impoverished state. AFP): South Korean pros- Nations sanctions imposed in response to The measures were approved unani- US seeks suspects after Minnesota ecutors today demanded the its weapons programmes, saying it would mously -- including by China, the North’s heir to the Samsung empire mosque explosion not negotiate over nuclear arms while sole major ally and economic lifeline, and be jailed for 12 years over Washington, August 7 (IANS): US authorities said on threatened by the United States. Russia. his role in the corruption Sunday the FBI is seeking suspects after an explosive The sanctions passed at the weekend Tension has been running high since scandal that brought down device tore through part of a mosque in the northern were a “violent violation of our sover- the nuclear-armed North staged two suc- the country’s last president. US state of Minnesota as people were preparing for eignty”, Pyongyang said in a statement cessful ICBM tests last month, sparking At the final hearing in morning prayers. The blast happened at around 5.00 carried by its official Korean Central News global alarm over its rapidly-advancing the trial of Lee Jae-Yong, a.m. on Saturday at the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Centre in Agency. weapons capability. Pyongyang threatened the vice chairman of Sam- Bloomington in suburban Minneapolis, damaging a room “We will not put our self-defensive to make the US -- which drafted the latest sung Electronics, prosecu- but not causing any injuries, authorities said, Xinhua nuclear deterrent on the negotiating table” sanctions package -- “pay the price for its tors called him the “ulti- reported. One worshipper saw a pickup truck speeding while it faced threats from Washington, it crime...thousands of times”. mate beneficiary” of crimes away shortly after the explosion, according to an ABC said, “and will never take a single step back “If the US... believes that it would re- committed in the scandal, News report. from strengthening our nuclear might”. main safe because its mainland is an ocean which culminated in the The United Nations Security Council away from us, nothing would be a bigger impeachment and dismissal at the weekend passed a new set of sanc- misjudgment than that,” it said. Syria urges UN to dissolve US-led of president Park Geun-Hye. tions against Pyongyang over its weapons Other nations that “collaborated with If the judges convict him coalition programmes, including bans on the export the US” to support the resolution would and agree with the sentence Damascus, August 7 (IANS): The Syrian Foreign of coal, iron and iron ore, lead and lead also be “held accountable”, it added. recommendation it will be Ministry on Sunday renewed calls on the UN to among the harshest penal- dissolve the US-led anti-terror coalition over crimes AP/PTI against civilians in Syria, according to the state news ties ever passed on a top Lee Jae-yong, right, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics Co., arrives executive of a chaebol, the for his trial at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, agency SANA. “The US systematic massacres against business groups that domi- Monday, Aug. 7, 2017. Moon Jae-in, Trump agree over Syrian civilians constitutes a flagrant violation of the nate Asia’s fourth-largest International law,” the ministry said, urging for “the economy. group and “mostly listened national pension fund -- a immediate dismantling of the coalition that has been Lee and four other ex- to other executives”. major Samsung shareholder maximum pressure on Pyongyang formed without the request of the Syrian government and ecutives of Samsung -- the His lawyers say the alle- -- approved it. Seoul, August 7 (IANS): the UN Security Council will be a chance to induce outside the framework of the UN.” The ministry referred world’s biggest smartphone gations were unjustified and “The special prosecutors South Korean President unanimously adopted a new a change in North Korea’s to several incidents where civilian casualties were caused maker and the country’s the defendants never sought failed to give any evidence Moon Jae-in and his US sanctions resolution against behaviour,” Park told a press by the airstrikes of the US-led coalition, saying the US biggest firm -- are accused anything in return for the for the existence of such a counterpart Donald Trump Pyongyang, condemning the briefing. In a released state- has used white phosphorus in its attacks on civilians in of bribing Park’s powerful money that was donated. succession operation,” Lee’s on Monday stressed the regime’s launch of claimed ment, the White House said the northern city of Raqqa, Xinhua reported. confidante with millions of The verdicts are expect- lawyers argued at Monday’s need for maximum pressure intercontinental ballistic the two leaders affirmed that dollars to win presidential ed later this month. hearing. on North Korea to induce it missiles on July 4 and July “North Korea poses a grave Third man arrested in Sydney favours and ease a controver- Lee, 49, has effectively If Lee is found guilty it to change its behaviour and 28, reports Yonhap News and growing direct threat sial 2015 merger deal. been at the helm of Sam- will be a blow for Park, who choose the “right path”. Agency. to the United States, South terror plot raids charged “The defendants were sung, which has revenues is on trial separately on 18 “President Moon and Resolution 2371, bans Korea and Japan, as well as Sydney, August 7 (IANS): Police in the Australian closely tied to power and equivalent to about a fifth of charges including bribery, President Trump shared North Korea’s exports of to most countries around the state of New South Wales charged a third man in the sought personal gains,” the the country’s GDP, since his coercion and abuse of power concerns over North Korea’s coal, iron, iron ore, lead, world.” terror plot to bring down a plane on Sunday, after last prosecutors said. father was left bedridden by following her dismissal from evolving nuclear capabilities, lead ore and seafood. During their 56-minute week’s raids saw two men charged with terrorism related They sought a 12-year a heart attack in 2014. office in March. and agreed their countries “Just completed call conversation, Trump offences. Khaled Merhi, 39, was charged with possessing sentence for Lee, who is also One of the favours Lee al- Park was formally im- must put maximum pressure with President Moon of also expressed interest in a prohibited weapon but police have yet to say whether the charged with embezzlement legedly sought from Park was peached after public uproar and sanctions on North Ko- South Korea. Very happy Seoul’s recent offer for charges against Merhi were related directly to the charges and hiding assets overseas state approval for a controver- over her questionable ties rea under cooperation with and impressed with 15-0 Pyongyang to hold inter- levelled against brothers Khaled and Marmout Karyat, among other offences, 10- sial merger of two Samsung with confidante Choi Soon- the international community UN vote on North Korea Korean dialogue, accord- who faced court last week on terror charges, Xinhua news year terms for three of his units in 2015, seen as a key Sil sparked mass nationwide to have North Korea give sanctions,” Trump tweeted. ing to Park. agency reports. co-accused, and seven years step to ensuring a smooth protests for months. up its nuclear and missile Moon hailed the UNSC The phone call ended for the last of the defendants power transfer to him. Choi is also on trial for programmes, and choose resolution, noting it has with Moon’s renewed in- Israel to shut down local branch of in the trial. The deal was opposed using her presidential ties the right path,” presidential also been supported and vitation for the US leader Taking the stand for the by many shareholders who to force top South Korean office spokesman Park Soo- endorsed by China and to visit South Korea before Al-Jazeera Jerusalem, August 7 (IANS): Israeli Communications first time in his defence last said it had wilfully under- firms including Samsung to hyun said of a telephone Russia, both close allies of the year’s end or during the Ministry on Sunday announced to close the local offices week, Lee claimed that he valued shares of one of the “donate” nearly 70 million conversation between the Pyongyang. PyeongChang Winter Ol- of Al-Jazeera, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had no role in decision-mak- two firms. But it eventu- to non-profit foundations two leaders. “President Moon said ympic Games to be held accused the Qatar-based TV news broadcaster of ing at the wider Samsung ally went through after the which she controlled. The talks came after he hoped the new resolution here in February 2018. incitement. However, it is unlikely to be an imminent shutdown, as several legal steps are required before it could be implemented, Xinhua reported. Communications Minister Ayoub Kara told a press conference that Venezuela army repels Myanmar denies security forces’ abuses against Rohingyas he intended to ask the Government Press Office, an Nay Pyi Taw, August 7 (IANS): Such moves triggered the UN The report from the Myanmar official body in charge of issuing press cards, to revoke Myanmar authorities have denied and other organisations to condemn government’s commission, however, the credentials of Israel-based Al-Jazeera’s reporters. attack on base, hunts committing crimes against against the numerous abuses against civilians, accused the UN investigation of exag- Kara also said he had approached local cable and Rohingya Muslim minority during including murders, rapes and burning gerating the death toll as well as the satellite providers and asked them to cut off the station’s a 2016 military operation as alleged houses. numbers of the wounded and damages broadcasts. assailants by the UN, state media reported on Myanmar Vice President Myint caused by security forces, and criticised Valencia, August 7 (PTI/ military uniforms and a first Monday. Swe said there is no evidence of crimes it for not placing importance on the More than 180 migrants storm AFP): Venezuela’s military lieutenant who had deserted” The government’s investigation against humanity or ethnic cleans- damages caused by the rebel’s attack. Morocco-Spain border post was hunting a group of “mer- carried out the attack. into the army’s campaign, which ing while presenting the result of his More than a million Rohingyas live began following the armed assault in government’s investigation Sunday, in Rakhine, where they have suffered Madrid, August 7 (PTI/AFP): More than 180 migrants cenaries” today who made Maduro said the lieuten- stormed a border post between Morocco and the Spanish off with weapons after an at- ant, among those captured, October that killed nine border patrol according to the state-run daily The discrimination since the outbreak of officers, concluded that the security Global New Light of Myanmar. sectarian violence in 2012 that left at territory of Ceuta today, careering through with agents tack on an army base carried was “actively giving informa- unable to stop them, authorities said. “They entered at out against what they called tion and we have testimony forces did not commit abuses against Myint Swe rejected the denuncia- least 160 people dead, and confined the minority, reports Efe news. tions pointed in the report released in around 120,000 of them to camps for five in the morning running through,” a spokesman for the “murderous tyranny” of from seven of the civilians.” the central government’s representative office in Ceuta President Nicolas Maduro. Maduro congratulated The Myanmar army responded to February by the UN High Commis- displaced people. the attack, which was attributed to a sioner for Human Rights, which led Myanmar does not recognise the told AFP, adding there were 187 people in total. Footage Around 20 men led by the army for its “immediate of the incident broadcast on local television showed the an army officer who had reaction” in putting down the Rohingya rebel group called Harakah to the establishment of Commission Rohingyas as citizens, shun them as al-Yaqin, with a large-scale security of Inquiry, to which the Myanmar Bangladeshi immigrants and impose migrants from sub-Saharan Africa sprinting over the deserted battled troops in the attack, saying they earned his border from the Moroccan side while it was still dark. base in the third city of Valen- “admiration.” operation that led to at least 74,000 authorities have banned access to the multiple constraints on them including cia for three hours yesterday, Venezuela’s opposition Rohingyas to flee to Bangladesh. country. restrictions on movement. officials said. has repeatedly urged the mili- The raid ended with two tary to abandon Maduro. of the attackers being killed But Defense Minister and eight captured, Maduro Vladimir Padrino, the head An unforgettable date with a Russian n-plant said on state television. of the armed forces, has said The other 10 escaped the military’s loyalty was Novovoronezh (Russia), August 7 divided into small groups -- each training centre caters not only to simulated, and at the press of the been holding his present post for with weapons taken from the unshakable. (IANS): Imagine “shutting down” provided with a separate bus and personnel from the Russian Fed- button, things began to happen (or the last four years. facility, according to officials In a video posted on- a nuclear power plant by pressing a escorted by security service officers eration but also those from other not happen) within four seconds, The premises had a lot of emp- who said an “intense search” line just before the attack, button with your thumb, or having during the entire tour. countries which are constructing and the “unit” came to a halt. ty spaces, with the white and blue was underway for them. a man presenting himself access to no-go zones for the public The security and industrial nuclear plants. After the simulation, it was reactor (VVER 1000) building Maduro claimed the “ter- as an army captain named in a nuclear site -- all accompanied safety briefing during the transfer “Here we impart training to time for the real thing. The visitors looking awesome. rorist” group had ties to Co- Juan Caguaripano declared by experts lucidly explaining the laid down the rigorous dos and maintenance and operating per- were transferred to the plant’s unit “The reactor building is the lombia and the United States. a “legitimate rebellion... to core operations. don’ts, and protective gear was also sonnel. We offer simulations of all five, that was commissioned in main structure of the plant, with The incident heightened reject the murderous tyranny These and various other thrills handed out. actions that may happen at a unit. 1980, and would be operational all other edifices and structures ar- fears that Venezuela’s deep- of Nicolas Maduro.” awaited a small group of mediaper- One of the instructions read: The trainees are made familiar till 2040 after being equipped with ranged around it. The normal oper- ening political and economic Speaking with 15 men sons from various geographies on “Walk along sidewalks, and look with both normal operations and additional “post-Fukushima” (the ation area includes control boards crisis could explode into in camouflage standing by a visit to Russia’s Novovoronezh out for audible signals. For in- the emergency situations, includ- Japanese nuclear plant that met of reactor and turbine department greater violence, perhaps him, some of them armed, he nuclear plant -- the commissioning stance, one long signal followed by ing manual shutdown of the plant with a disaster in 2011 prima- operations as well as the unit shift open armed conflict. demanded a transitional gov- of whose first unit nearly 53 years three short signals will be blown under extreme conditions,” said rily triggered by a tsunami after an supervisor’s workstation,” said the Officials insisted after- ernment and “free elections.” ago is taken as a virtual starting by the machinist of a locomo- Vladimir Lobanov, deputy chief earthquake) emergency facilities. aquiline nosed shift supervisor. ward that all was normal It was not known if he point in the history of nuclear tive in case people appear on its engineer for personnel training. After passing through a high Climbing up the stairs, Kula- across the country. was the lieutenant referred power development not only in travel line.” The journey from the After a walk through the class- security checkpoint, the delega- kov led the scribes to the turbine Military helicopters flew to in the military statement, the erstwhile USSR but also in airport to Voronezh -- the centre rooms, the visitors were brought tion was taken on a guided tour hall, where the machines were then overhead and tactical ar- demoted for deserting, or a number of eastern and central of Russia’s black soil region -- was before a full scope simulator (physi- through the emergency mobile undergoing routine maintenance. mored vehicles patrolled the whether he was another ren- European countries. pleasant, with the road lined with cal copy) of the main control room equipment site, and shown the The tour ended with a guide streets in Valencia, a major egade officer. That statement The plant stands close to the pine and birch trees and dachas or of the plant’s very latest unit 6 mobile pumping unit. Then came through the main control room northwestern city, in a cli- said the lieutenant involved town of Novovoronezh, located private houses seen in ones and -- that began operations this year. the safety systems building, which, (MCR). A common-use screen is mate of tension on Sunday had deserted three years ago on the left bank of the Don river twos at a distance. “Look, here even the lead en- according to plant shift supervi- provided at the MCR for fast and after the attack. Locals said and taken refuge in Miami, in -- about 55 km south of Voronezh, The first stop was the plant’s gineer’s workstation is in the same sor Alexander Kulakov, has been clear assessment of the prevailing a nighttime curfew was im- the US state of Florida. the main city and administrative new information centre in Vo- position as it is in the actual unit,” designed to withstand the severest situation, allowing the shift crew posed. Police dispersed pro- Venezuela has become unit of Voronezh Oblast (as prov- ronezh town, a city of a million announced Lobanov. of earthquakes and other disasters. to use the same information on the testers who had set up flam- increasingly isolated interna- inces are called in Russian). people. The aroma of fresh paint At this point, Lobanov made a “There is now no chance of unit conditions. ing barricades across roads. tionally as Maduro tightens It took 70 minutes of flying pervaded the nicely done up infor- thrilling offer. “Why don’t you shut any Fukushima-type tragedy,” said “In the rare case of MCR The armed forces said his hold on power through time to cover the over 500 km dis- mation centre, close to which were down the plant yourself,” he asked, Kulakov, a physicist with a charm- inhabitability, the unit is control- in a statement “a group of a contested loyalist assembly tance from Moscow to Voronezh the two training centre buildings. pointing to a small button. ing and super cool demeanour and led from the emergency control civilian criminals wearing that started work this week. airport, where the journalists were Comprising 50 rooms, the An emergency situation was 17 years of experience. He has room,” said Kulakov. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Brooklyn Beckham gets new ‘Mama’s Boy’ tattoo Star couple David and Victoria Beckham’s son Brooklyn Beckham has showed his love for his mother with a new tattoo. Brooklyn, 18, showed off his new “Mama’s Boy” tattoo when he was photographed going for jogging with friend Cody Simpson here last week, reports MIRROR aceshowbiz.com. His new tattoo was positioned on the left side of his chest. He showed off 10 his tattoo when he lifted his T-shirt up over his head to cool down. He is said to be follow- ing in the footsteps of David with his growing collection of tattoos. Brooklyn got his first tattoo in April. It was a forearm inking of a native American in traditional headdress. He got a second tattoo of a camera on his left arm in a homage to his passion for photography. He ENTERTAINMENT later inked a compass design on his left forearm, followed by an eagle on the space between his thumb and forefinger. 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ampus audition partake at the Miss Nagaland groomed on various aspects till winning prestigious events like for Miss Nagaland 2017 scheduled to be held dur- the main event of Miss Naga- Miss East India 1995 –Rachel 2017 is all set to ing the Hornbill Festival this land 2017. Imchen; Miss North East 1998; kickoff for the year. Members present at the Miss Luit 2002 and Sony My district of Kohima The campus audition will press conference were Lanu- Miss India; Miss Elite 1st run- Cin four colleges from August 12 be followed by preliminary au- toshi Lemtur, Mele Pucho, ner up 2005; Miss North East onwards. This was informed dition scheduled on September Tiarenla, Neitho Khamo, Lipok 2006; Miss Luit 2nd Runner up by the officials of Beauty & 6 at Ura Hotel, Kohima and the Lemtur, Moanen Jamir and 2013; Miss India Elite 1st Run- Aesthetics Society of Nagaland final open audition inclusive of Lichan Humtsoe. ner up 2015, Miss Pan continen- (BASN) during a press confer- contestants from all the districts Beauty & Aesthetics Society tal International Finalist 2015 ence held at Dream Cafe, Sers of the state. of Nagaland (BASN), a non- and Miss Asia Pacific super Bazar, Kohima this morning. The society through the profit organisation officially talent India 2016; Miss North The campus audition will campus auditions desire to registered in 1991 has been East Jewel Queen 2016 and be held at Alder College on identify potential girls for the consistently hosting the Miss Miss Queen East, Miss Queen August 12; Sazolie College on ultimate crown, where the Nagaland beauty pageant for of India 2016; Yamaha Fascino August 21; St Joseph College, winners will also be represent- the last 25 years since its incep- Femina Diva East Region win- Jakhama on August 25 and ing the state at the national and tion in the year 1989. ner and Get Gorgeous winner. Science College, Jotsoma on international level. Based in Kohima, BASN Two of its recent achieve- August 25. The eligibility crite- Keeping in mind ‘beauty jurisdiction is recognised and ments: Kaheli Chophy who ria prescribed is that a contest- with a purpose’ Lanutoshi extended to all district units of made it to the top 15 in the FBB ant should be a bonafide citizen Lemtur said the society is not Nagaland and has nurtured Colours Femina Miss India and of Nagaland between the age only confined or focused on many young girls and promoted the reigning and 2nd runners of 18-25 years as on December beauty but also endeavours EM Images talents in the field of music and up of Miss Nagaland Vilokali 2017 with minimum of 5 feet 5 towards humanitarian causes ^EŽĸĐŝĂůƐĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞƉƌĞƐƐĐŽŶĨĞƌĞŶĐĞŚĞůĚĂƚ<ŽŚŝŵĂŽŶƵŐƵƐƚϳ͘ fashion by providing platform Zhimomi and Shenili Chishi inches tall (without heels) and by contributing to the society to gain confidence exposure have been selected for the Elite should be unmarried. through charity works at its the national and international Former Miss Nagaland and state at the North East, national and develop skills through dif- Model Look which is owned A member of the society, own capacity. to give a platform to aspiring Miss North East Tiarenla Jamir and international platforms. ferent activities. by Marc Robinson, a renowned Meme Pucho said the campus At the same time, he models to get exposure and also said the past contestants have Jamir also informed that Jamir highlighted on some and most sought after grooming audition for the pageant is first informed that BASN has been achieve greater heights. been doing very well in the once the contestants are hand- of the achievements of the past expert and a beauty pageant of its kind that aims to give coordinating with various When asked on the future modelling industry for them- picked at the final open audi- winners who have gone on to and fashion director. opportunity to aspirant girls to modelling agencies both at scope for the aspiring models, selves who have represented the tion, they will be trained and bring laurels to the State by Our Correspondent Imlibenla Wati donates ceiling fans for Kubolong GPS Dilip Kumar Anna Faris, Chris Pratt announce separation improving, still ctors Anna Faris and The two actors have worked together Chris Pratt have filed for in films like “What’s Your Number?”, separation, according to “Movie 43” and “Take Me Home To- in ICU: hospital statements posted on their night”. egendary actor Dilip official social media pages. IANS Kumar, who is being AThe “Passengers” star’s publicist Ltreated for dehydra- confirmed the separation to CNN. tion and kidney-related “Anna and I are sad to announce we ailments, is recovering but are legally separating. We tried hard for a is still kept in the ICU for long time, and we’re really disappointed. observation, a senior of- Our son has two parents who love him ficial said on Monday. very much and for his sake we want to The 94-year-old actor keep this situation as private as possible was admitted to the Lila- moving forward,” Pratt posted on his vati hospital in suburban Facebook page. Bandra on August 2 due “We still have love for each other, to dehydration and urinary will always cherish our time together and tract infection. continue to have the deepest respect for “He is improving. He one another.” /ŵůŝďĞŶůĂtĂƟ;džƚƌĞŵĞůĞŌͿĂůŽŶŐǁŝƚŚƚŚĞƚĞĂĐŚĞƌƐĂŶĚƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐŽĨ<ƵďŽůŽŶŐ'ŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚWƌŝŵĂƌLJ^ĐŚŽŽů͘ is doing fine. His creati- A similar statement was tweeted from nine levels have reduced. Faris’ verified account late Sunday night. mlibenal Wati, Miss Super had an interaction with the teachers . Knowing the need, and seeing He is not on ventilator Talent World runner up- com- and students, encouraging them to the fact that the Government was The couple has been married for but is in the ICU. Due to eight years and have one child together. monly known as a Beauty dream big and to give their best in failing to provide this necessity to the age factor, we have to Queen and Social Activist everything they do. On her visit to its employees and students, she keep him under observa- donated ceiling fans for every the school she was also welcomed decided to take matters into her tion,” Lilavati Hospital’s roomI of the Kubolong Government by the Kubolong Students Union. own hands. vice president Ajaykumar Primary School, under Mokokc- The Beauty Queen, who is spon- Imlibenla is said to have part- Pandey told PTI. hung District and chocolates for the soring one student for education is nered with Global World, Guwa- “He will be in the hos- students. said to have heard about the need hati, to provide the school with the pital for a few more days,” A press release mentions that for fans in the school through her much needed fans. Pandey said. during the programme, she also mother, who is the Head Mistress EMN PTI

volume rockers on the left and the back is made of Kevlar and metal with the big RED logo made of some kind of jewel which looks dominating and not to mention, extremely manly. And just below the logo are modular connectors which looks a lot like the ones on the Moto Z but unlike the RED Hydrogen One Moto Z, the Hydrogen One modules will have professional grade hardware specially By Liyo Kikon made by RED themselves which makes me wonder if we can turn the phone to look like a full fledged DSLR camera, I guess he RED Hydrogen One could the films - be it Hollywood or Bollywood we’ll have to wait to find out. The speak- potentially be a game changer movies are shot on RED cameras. They are ers on the device are placed just below the in the mobile industry and there one of the big boys when it comes to films front display and the USB-C power con- has been a lot of buzz in the and since RED is known to produce some of nector is placed on the bottom, along with tech world about this phone the best digital film cameras in the world, I’d the headphone jack and this headphone butT so far, everything was top secret up to close my eyes and bet all my money on the jack has another trick up its sleeve. RED is this point until Marques Brownlee on his rumor that the Hydrogen One will have one calling it their proprietary H3O algorithm YouTube channel MKBHD got to be the of the best mobile cameras. Now, imagine a which will essentially convert stereo sound first one in the world to reveal the device pro photographer using just his/her mobile into an expansive multi-dimentional audio hands on. So, what is the RED Hydrogen phone to take pictures! That sounds like which will make you feel like you’re listen- One? It’s a phone which you can use to a gimmick and anyone who knows how a ing to 5.1 surround sound on your head- make calls and texts obviously, and it has camera work will tell you that it is impos- phones. And on the side, below the power a screen but this screen is no ordinary sible to take high grade pictures on your cell button is a dedicated video recording screen like all the other phones in the phone since the sensor on mobile devices button. It also supports Micro SD card slot market, the display on this phone is said are too darn small and not enough light can for expansion. to have a “holographic display” which enter the lens to get One observation about will display its contents in 3D without the the details we want this mobile device is that help of any glasses or external devices. No but the big truth is RED are not calling it a one, aside from the folks working at RED that technology is phone, they constantly call and Marques know what the holographic evolving at an ex- it a Media Machine and display actually looks like but reports have ponential rate and I have to say that I agree shown that it is something entirely new if there is anyone with them even though and I’m guessing that it will not be like who knows about the device is running An- the 3D display on the Nintendo DS, but cameras, it’s the droid OS, the phone func- d/<dZd^ Hill Star is thrilled to announce its valued HILL STAR ^ŝůǀĞƌZƐ͘ϴϬ HillStarCinema fans that the hall is now live at it will most likely be more like the display engineers working tion is more like an extra 'ŽůĚZƐ͘ϭϱϬ seen on BMW’s upcoming car which they at RED and they feature at this point since Movie Schedule WůĂƟŶƵŵZƐ͘ϯϮϬ BookMyShowIN You can now BUY tickets online! are calling “BMW HoloActive Touch”. told MKBHD that this beast is capable of so But whatever the case may be, the holo- the Hydrogen One much more. And being the graphic display on the Hydrogen One will will have a camera world’s first Holographic definitely be something straight out of a which can only Media Machine which science fiction movie. And for users who be surpassed by fits in your pocket, the don’t want to use the holographic display, their big RED film Hydrogen One may soon you will easily be able to switch to normal cameras. topple the big players in 2D vision like a regular mobile phone since The phone is the mobile industry. The it already has a super high resolution 5.5 pretty big and it Hydrogen One is currently inch display. will most definitely available for pre-order at But wait, there’s more! The RED Hydro- stand out with its a price of $1195 (Approx gen One will have one of the most powerful unique industrial Rs.76,000) for the Alumi- mobile camera in the world and I’m not design, and the first num and $1598 (Approx Rs. just making a wild guess since they have thing you will 1,02,000). Yes, it’s definitely not released any sample pictures and as notice is that the not cheap, but new tech- most people know that all companies like to edges have grips nology rarely is. So, if you claim that their cell phones have the most and it houses the got deep pockets and you powerful camera but this is RED we are power button with want the latest and great- talking about and if you are unfamiliar with fingerprint reader est, then the RED Hydro- the company, let’s just say that majority of on the right and gen One is the way to go. 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm: Jab Harry Met Sejal (hindi) EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 SCIENCE AND TECH 11 Decoded: what caused Gene therapy via skin may treat diabetes, obesity New York, August 7 lin secretion and reversed designed to extend the blood-glucose levels. (IANS): A new form of weight gain from a high-fat hormone’s half-life in the When high-fat diet was gene therapy administered diet, as well as overturned blood stream, and fused combined with doxycy- Neanderthals to die out through skin transplants insulin resistance. the modified gene to an cline, the mice secreted can help improve treat- “We resolved some antibody fragment so that GLP1 and gained less London, August 7 (IANS): thals -- mammoths, on the ments for Type-2 diabetes technical hurdles and de- GLP-1 would circulate in weight, suggesting that Early modern humans and other hand, appeared to and obesity, researchers signed a mouse-to-mouse the blood stream longer. “cutaneous gene therapy Neanderthals shared a sim- have been one of the pri- have claimed. skin transplantation mod- They also attached an for GLP1 secretion could ilar diet -- consisting mainly mary sources of meat in Using CRISPR, re- el in animals with intact inducible promoter, which be practical and clinically of mammoth and plants -- both species. The findings searchers from the Univer- immune systems,” said enabled them to turn on the relevant”. and also competed for food showed that just like the sity of Chicago edited the Xiaoyang Wu, Assistant gene to make more GLP1, “We think this can pro- which led to their downfall, Neanderthals, early mod- skin stem cells from new- Professor at the University as needed, by exposing it to vide a long-term safe op- new research has claimed. ern humans or our ances- born mice which prompted of Chicago. the antibiotic doxycycline, tion for the treatment of “According to our results, tors had mainly mammoth the cells to secrete gluca- “We think this platform the researchers said in the many diseases. It could be Neanderthals and the early and plants on their plates, gon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) has the potential to lead to paper detailed in the jour- used to deliver therapeutic modern humans were in di- creating a battle for food -- a hormone that stimu- safe and durable gene ther- nal Cell Stem Cell. proteins, replacing missing rect competition in regard that Neanderthals lost, lates the pancreas to secrete apy, in mice and we hope, When the mice were proteins for people with a to their diet, as well -- and it the researchers said. For insulin and regulates blood someday, in humans, using fed minute amounts of genetic defect such as he- appears that the Neander- the study, appearing in the sugar. selected and modified cells doxycycline, they released mophilia. Or it could func- thals drew the short straw journal Scientific Reports, The cells when trans- from skin,” Wu added. GLP1 into the blood, which tion as a metabolic sink, in this contest,” said Dor- the team researched on planted onto mice showed Further, the research- promptly increased blood- removing various toxins,” othee Drucker, biogeologist the dietary habits of early the grafts increased insu- ers inserted one mutation, insulin levels and reduced Wu said. from the University of Tub- modern man on the basis ingen in Germany. The first of the oldest known fossils representatives of Homo from the Buran Kaya caves sapiens colonised Europe on the Crimean Penin- around 43,000 years ago, sula in the Ukraine. They New biosensor produces sweat even when patient is relaxed replacing the Neanderthals measured the percentage of New York, August 7 (IANS): Re- with chemical markers that are more trations of sweat electrolytes. there approximately 3,000 stable carbon and nitrogen searchers have developed a biosensor useful in monitoring health than saliva Carbachol was effective at induc- years later. isotopes in the bones of that uses a chemical stimulant to pro- or tears, said Jason Heikenfeld, Profes- ing sweating under the sensor for as “Many studies examine the early humans and the duce sweat even when the patient is sor at the University of Cincinnati. long as five hours. the question of what led locally present potential relaxed and cool. “People for a long time ignored A subsequent experiment suc- to this displacement -- one prey animals such as Saiga, Testing sweat, an important factor sweat because although it can be a cessfully generated sensor results for hypothesis postulates that gested that early modern rarely ate fish but preferred horse and deer. in understanding the hormones or higher-quality fluid for biomarkers, several days, using this process to the diet of the anatomically humans had a more varied a diet very similar to that of “The results revealed chemicals, has several possible ben- you can’t rely on having access to it,” stimulate sweat, Heikenfeld said modern humans was more diet than the Neanderthals. the Neanderthals. a very high proportion of efits over blood, according to the the Heikenfeld said. “Our goal was to “This work represents a significant diverse and flexible and They fished for their food, Importantly, the propor- the nitrogen isotope 15N findings published in the journal Lab achieve methods to stimulate sweat leap forward in sweat-sensing technol- often included fish,” added did hunting and gathering tion of plants in the diet of in early modern humans, on a Chip. whenever needed -- or for days,” ogy.” Herve Bocherens from the across the plains. the anatomically modern which originate but prima- Blood analysis is considered the Heikenfeld added. For the study, the “Imagine being able to monitor University of Tubingen. However, the new study humans was significantly rily from the consumption gold standard for biometric analysis. researchers applied sensors and a gel carwdiac patients after they have Previous research sug- showed that our ancestors higher than in Neander- of mammoths,”. But biometric testing with blood is containing carbachol, a chemical used been released from the hospital, or invasive and often requires the use of in eyedrops, to their subject’s forearm preventing dehydration in athletes or a lab. It is far more difficult for the doc- for 2.5 minutes. even helping ensure that your body is tors to perform continuous monitoring They then recorded data obtained getting the exact right concentrations Eating chocolate may provide relief from bowel disease of blood over hours or days. Sweat from the subject’s sweat for 30 minutes of a prescription drug,” Heikenfeld provides a noninvasive alternative, using sensors that measured concen- said. New York, August 7 (IANS): Con- lives in the gut, and together these pro- When L. reuteri was introduced suming protein rich foods such as nuts, mote a more tolerant, less inflamma- to these mice, the immune cells arose. eggs, seeds, beans, poultry, yogurt, tory gut immune system. Further, when tryptophan was doubled cheese and even chocolates may foster “We established a link between in the mice’s feed, the number of such ‘Children consuming online time like junk food’ a more tolerant and less inflammatory one bacterial species -- Lactobacillus cells rose by about 50 per cent. London, August 7 (IANS): proactive in stopping their would want our children to week on the internet, reports gut environment, which could mean reuteri -- that is a normal part of the Humans have the same tolerance- Parents must intervene to children from bingeing on eat junk food all the time. the BBC. relief for people living with abdominal gut microbiome, and development promoting cells as mice, and have L. stop their children overusing the internet in the summer “For those same reasons A study earlier this year pain and diarrhoea of inflammatory of a population of cells that promote reuteri in the gastrointestinal tracts. social media and consuming holidays. we shouldn’t want our chil- of screen time and mental bowel disease, a study has said. tolerance,” said Marco Colonna, the “The development of these cells time online “like junk food”, “It’s something that dren to do the same with wellbeing among teenagers These food items contain an ap- Robert Rock Belliveau, Professor at is probably something we want to according to a top official. every parent will talk about their online time.” suggested that moderate preciable amounts of tryptophan -- an the Washington University School of encourage since these cells control in- In an interview on Saturday, especially during school hol- Last year, industry use of devices may be ben- amino acid used in the buildup of pro- Medicine in St.Louis. flammation on the inner surface of the Children’s Commissioner idays; that children are in watchdog Ofcom said the eficial. teins -- which when fed on mice led to “The more tryptophan the mice had intestines,” explained Luisa Cervantes- for England Anne Longfield danger of seeing social me- internet overtook television The research, which the development of immune cells that in their diet, the more of these immune Barragan, Postdoctoral researcher from slammed the ways social dia like sweeties, and their as the most popular media appeared in the journal foster a tolerant gut, the study said. cells they had,” Belliveau added. the varsity. media giants use to draw online time like junk food,” pastime for children in the Psychological Science, was The findings indicated that a pro- For the study, published in the jour- “High levels of tryptophan in the children into spending more the BBC quoted Longfield as UK. based self-reported data tein rich diet triggers the appearance of nal Science, the team examined mice presence of L. reuteri may induce ex- time. saying in the interview. Children aged five to from 120,000 15-year-olds immune cells in Lactobacillus reuteri that had lived under sterile conditions pansion of this population,” Cervantes- She said parents should be “None of us as parents 15 are spending 15 hours a in England (L. reuteri) -- a bacterium that normally since birth and was germ-free. Barragan said. NASA’s Curiosity rover marks 5 years of Mars exploration Smartphones are rendering Transmissions at the speed of light took nearly 14 minutes to travel from teenagers lonely and distressed Mars to Earth, which that day were about 248 million kilometres apart. New York, August 7 teenage birth rate which Those first images included a view of (IANS): Teenagers in the hit an all-time low in Mount Sharp. US today are working less, 2016, down 67 per cent The mission accomplished its having less sex and are far since its modern peak in main goal in less than a year, before less happy than previous 1991, Twenge said that reaching the mountain. generations because of increased smartphone use It determined that an ancient lake increased use of smart- is also linked to loneliness environment on this part of Mars phones, says a social psy- and depression among the offered the conditions needed for life chologist who has been post-millennial genera- -- fresh water, other key chemical in- researching generational tion. gredients and an energy source. differences for 25 years. Today’s teenagers are On Mount Sharp since 2014, Cu- In an article for The also working less than riosity has examined environments Atlantic, adapted from their predecessors and where both water and wind have left her forthcoming book on driving less, often de- their marks. the current generation pending on parents for The rover has driven a little more -- the iGen, as she calls it, the rides, according to the than 17 kilometres in five years, but Jean Twenge says there is research. having studied more than 600 vertical compelling evidence that So, if they are not Washington, August 7 (IANS): mountain found in the middle of the feet of rock with signs of lakes and the devices we have placed meeting their friends, NASA’s Curiosity rover which found crater, about long-ago lakes on Mars. later groundwater, Curiosity’s inter- in young people’s hands reported on Sunday. friends dropped by 40 per working less, and not of- that that ancient Mars had the right On August 5, 2012, the mission national science team concluded that are having profound ef- While only 56 per cent cent between 2000 and ten going on a date, what chemistry to support living microbes team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Labo- habitable conditions lasted for at least fects on their lives -- and of high school seniors 2015, it said. The decline are they doing with all is marking five years of exploring the ratory in Pasadena, California, exalted millions of years. making them seriously dated in 2015, compared in dating tracks with a that time? Red Planet. at radio confirmation and first images With higher destinations ahead, unhappy. to 85 per cent for Gen decline in sexual activity, They are on their The rover, which landed at the from Curiosity after the rover’s touch- Curiosity will continue exploring how The statistics, as out- Xers and Baby Boomers, Twenge said. phone, in their room, Gale Crater -- an ancient lake -- is now down using a new “sky crane” landing this habitable world changed through lined by Twenge, are the number of teenagers While this might have alone and often distressed, examining clues on Mount Sharp, the method, NASA said. time, NASA said. alarming, Fortune.com who spend daily time with had a positive impact on Twenge said.

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C M Y K 12 SPORTS United 16 FC jersey unveiled Kerala HC lifts life ban on Sreesanth Our Correspondent Kohima, August 7 (EMN): Kochi, August 7 (IANS): The ing the career of a player," Madethil Just two days before the Kerala High Court on Monday said. kick off of the much await- lifted the life ban imposed by the Sreesanth wrote a letter to the ed Kohima Football League Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI last year, asking it to revoke scheduled on August 9, (BCCI) on discarded Indian pacer S. his ban. In reply, the BCCI wrote United 16 FC launched Sreesanth. that it is very particular in ensuring its jerseys this evening at Sreesanth had approached the that discipline is maintained and Where’s the Food restau- court last year after the BCCI failed that there was nothing on record to rant, New Ministers' Hill, to revoke the life ban though he was change its earlier decision to ban the Kohima. exonerated by a Delhi court of the bowler from cricket for life. The team's official charge of involvement in a spot- In 2015, the pacer along with jerseys (both home and fixing scandal, which marred the Chandila and Chavan was exoner- away) for this season were Indian Premier League in 2013. ated by a Delhi court in the case launched by Rovilatuo Mor, Sreesanth had to cool his heels registered by the Delhi Police which secretary (Home), Govern- in Tihar Central Jail in Delhi in May invoked the Maharashtra Control ment of Nagaland. 2013 in the case. He was arrested of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) In his address, Mor en- by the Delhi Police in Mumbai on S. Sreesanth was banned for life by the Board of Control for Cricket in India for his go try him. couraged the team and the May 17 that year along with former involvement in spot-fixing in IPL 2013. The ban has been lifted by the Kerala High Court. BCCI Vice President and former players to participate in the Rajasthan Royals teammates Ajit Sreesanth wants to win his Kerala Ranji Trophy berth back now. President of the Kerala Cricket As- tournament with true spirit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan. sociation T.C. Mathew welcomed of sportsmanship. The BCCI's Disciplinary Com- these matches to regain my fitness. been out of the game for a very long the Kerala High Court verdict. Stating that winning EM Images mittee headed by present Union Once I prove my worth, then I will time. I am sure he will come back "The court is the final word, and Secretary of Home department, Rovilatuo Mor launching the official spirit and discipline in food jerseys of United 16 FC at WTF, Kohima on August 7 evening. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had aim for selection to the Kerala team," quickly to the game," she said. this will have to be implemented by habits go side by side, he slapped a life-time ban on Sree- the 34-year-old said. His mother thanked the God for the BCCI. The KCA should ensure advised the players pointing He further encouraged nounced by Kechesin Kep- santh and Chavan on September "Right now I am not thinking of the positive verdict and said this was that Sreesanth is given the oppor- out that many renowned the four colonies to find pen, youth director PUBC. 13, 2013. getting selected to the Indian team, what they were all waiting for long tunity to take part in selections," sportspersons have lost their common platforms not just The presidential address Sreesanth was present in the as I have to regain my fitness," he to hear. Mathew said. reputation due to their in- in sports, but in other as- was delivered by Worhont- High Court when it gave the verdict, said, adding "I want to thank all the His counsel Sivan Madethil told Sreesanth is the second Keralite ability to handle their food pects of life too. hung Yanthan. and asserted that he is noew deter- people who stood with me." the media that the court while lifting to represent the Indian cricket team. habits. The launching pro- A special prayer for the mined kick-start his cricket career. Sreesanth's wife Bhuvneshwari the ban pointed out that the BCCI During his brief career, he has played Mor also expressed his gramme was also attended team and players was also "I am thankful to all who stood Kumari said they are deeply thankful did not do a clean job by enforcing a in 27 Tests taking 87 wickets, and happiness in the formation by Dr Asalie Kire, chair- pronounced by Libenthung with me in my period of distress. to the people of Kerala who stood life ban on the bowler. picked up 75 scalps from 53 One- of the club, by bringing to- man, New Reserve colony, Yanthan, associate pastor Now I will have to display my match by the pacer while he was going "There was no iota of evidence Day Internationals (ODIs) and seven gether the four colonies of who exhorted the players. KLBC. fitness. I have a few club tourna- through difficult times. against Sreesanth, and the BCCI by wickets from 10 Twenty20 Interna- Lerie, Lerie Chazou, New The programme was The programme was ments that are coming up. I will use "He is 34 years old now. He has slapping a life ban was callous, ruin- tionals (T20Is). Ministers' Hill and New Re- chaired by Vikito Swu, gen- also attended by well wish- serve, through the medium eral secretary of the club, ers, sponsors and panchayat Manchester United's Mourinho Sharapova gets China Open wildcard of sports. while invocation was pro- elders of the ward. ready to make move for Bale Metumneo football tournament mitted he is unlikely to have more than a limited role in underway at Old Showuba Tuesday's game at the Philip Dimapur, August 7 (EMN): An Open Foot- athletes having interest in the sports, play II Arena, which pitches last ball Tournament kicked off at Old Showuba sports with their best effort even when they season's Europa League village on Monday to mark the celebration defeat or lose and thus they become much winners United against the of Metumneo festival. disciplined all through the life. reigning European cham- President, Dimapur District GBs As- Acknowledging the organisers for creat- pions. Mourinho also con- sociation, Tokuho Suhoi Neho graced the ing a platform for talented youngsters to not firmed that, while Marcos inaugural function as the chief guest and only exhibit their talent but for people from Rojo, Luke Shaw and Ash- declared the event open. far and near to come together, he believed ley Young are on the side- Addressing the gathering the chief guest that sports can unite people paving way to lines, Tim Fosu-Mensah did Paris, August 7 (PTI/ doping ban for the use of exhorted that sports activities bring a lot of bring about unity and understanding among not travel to the Balkans with AFP): Maria Sharapova meldonium. positive opportunities for the players and people. the squad because he is set to has accepted an invitation "I'm very happy to an- enhances one’s accomplishments. Sports are Earlier, invocation was pronounced by seal a loan move away from to make her seventh appear- nounce that I will return to the way to big achievement in one’s life, how- Rev. Tochumong, pastor SBC. Introduction the club. ance at the China Open in Beijing and play the China ever it depends on one’s active involvement and presentation was done by Jangpuh Ki- Real Madrid's Welsh striker Gareth Bale moved to the Spanish capital and experiences they have, he added. homong, president SSU. from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013 Eric Bailly is still sus- Beijing. Open this October," the 30- pended in Europe following The five-time Grand year-old said in a statement. Tokuho was of the view that getting in- Keorun Jangru, VCC Old Showuba Skopje, August 7 (AFP): world record fee of 100.8 his red card in the Europa Slam champion missed "This is especially exciting terested in any of the sport gives a worldwide delivered the welcome address and Showuba Manchester United manager million euros. League semi-final against Wimbledon and the en- as it will be my first tourna- identification and lifelong achievement and Students' Union presented cultural dances. Jose Mourinho has sent a However, injuries re- Celta Vigo in May and fel- tire grasscourt season with ment in Asia this year!" message in the direction of stricted his involvement dur- low defender Phil Jones is a thigh injury, then was Wimbledon champion th UEFA Super Cup opponents ing last season's run-in and banned too. forced to withdraw from her Garbine Muguruza, Caro- Real Madrid by declaring his he was only a substitute His suspension is the re- comeback tournament in line Wozniacki, Venus Wil- 10 Inter- school TT tournament underway readiness to bring Gareth in Real's 4-1 Champions sult of a run-in with an anti- Stanford with an arm injury liams and home favourites Bale to Old Trafford. League final win over Juven- doping official after United's last week. Zhang Shuai and Peng Sh- Speaking to reporters in tus in Cardiff. Europa League final win The Russian has still uai will also take part in the Macedonian capital of He has been linked with over Ajax in Stockholm at only played four tourna- the Beijing event, which Skopje on Monday, Mourin- a move away from the San- the end of last season. ments since returning in runs from September 24 to ho said he would wait to see tiago Bernabeu with Real "I was expecting that April from a 15-month October 8. what Bale's role in Tuesday's among the clubs fighting the appeal would be nega- match was before deciding for the signature of Monaco tive," said Mourinho, who whether the Welshman was forward Kylian Mbappe. is preparing to come up worth pursuing. The French teenager against the club he coached Germany's Zverev wins Citi Open tennis "If he plays tomorrow it has been linked with a 180 for three years before leaving Washington, August 7 gave me a whole lot. I is because he is in the plans million-euro ($212 million, in 2013. (IANS): German rising thought he served very of the coach and the club, £163 million) transfer al- "The only thing I hope is star Alexander Zverev de- well. Outside of the two and it is in his own plans and though Manchester City are that tomorrow, the team that feated South Africa's Kevin games I got broken, I was ambitions to stay there. Then also keen and Paris Saint- wins, if some team wants to Anderson 6-4, 6-4 to win pretty happy with the way I I won't even think about it," Germain are believed to celebrate, a player wants to the men's singles tennis played. But with him play- A match in progress between students representing their respective schools during the 10t Inter-school said Mourinho of the 28- want him to play alongside get his medal, enjoy with his crown at the Citi Open. ing like that, I couldn't Table Tennis Tournament at Multi-purpose sports complex, Mokokchung on Monday, August 7. year-old. their world record recruit teammates, I just expect that The 20-year-old on afford to give up those two "If he is not in the club's Neymar. the doping committee sends Sunday lost only one set serve games," the South Af- Dimapur, August 7 (EMN): guest at the inaugural pro- dents participate in such plans and it is true that a United have already somebody with him and on his path to winning rican said after the match. The 10th Inter-school Table gramme congratulated the tournaments, rather encour- player like Bale is at the de- splashed out close to £150 doesn't close him in a room the Citi competition, a US In the women's final, Tennis Tournament, or- MDTTA for giving the age them. parture gate, I will try to be million in this transfer win- and forbid the guy to enjoy a Open tune-up event here, Ekaterina Makarova pre- ganised by the Mokokc- opportunity to the young The welcome address at there waiting for him at the dow on three players -- Swed- special moment." reports Efe. vailed over Julie Goerges hung District Table Tennis talents to compete and for the inaugural programme other side. ish defender Victor Lindelof Jones was given a two- Zverev, the fifth seed, of Germany 3-6, 7-6(2), Association (MDTTA), got promoting the sports. was given by Watitoshi, "But if he plays tomor- from Benfica, Serbian mid- game suspension for insult- broke Anderson's serve 6-0 in a contest that lasted underway at Multi-purpose He said that sports are President, MDTTA. More row it is the clearest signal fielder Nemanja Matic from ing an official and was fined twice while winning 82 more than two hours. sports complex, Mokokc- a powerful tool which can than 60 students from vari- that he is staying there." Chelsea and Everton striker 5,000 euros after staying on per cent of his own service For the seventh-seeded hung on Monday. shape an individual if util- ous schools are participating Bale moved to the Span- Romelu Lukaku. the pitch to celebrate his points to claim his first Russian, it was her first K.Libemo Jami, Youth ised in the right way. He also in the ongoing tournament. ish capital from Tottenham Matic is the most recent team's win rather than going ATP World Tour 500 title. ATP trophy since Febru- Resources Officer, Mokokc- added that schools should The two-day tournament Hotspur in 2013 for a then arrival and Mourinho ad- straight to a doping control. "It didn't feel like he ary 2014. hung who was the special not be reluctant to let stu- will culminate on August 8. Forerunner KFL seeks to restore professionalism in Nagaland football FC in KFL Zhovezo Resu ing to Eastern Mirror said they did not start because goal keeper for Shillong Dimapur, August 7 (EMN): Kohima, August 7 KFL is a good move taken some have stopped, “we Lajong FC lauded the The Forerunner FC is a Club (EMN): Nagaland, de- by Kohima Town Club saw the need of the hour initiative of KTC and an- of 4th NAP Battalion Thizama. spite being home to a (KTC), where the club has so we (KTC) decided to ticipated that through the The 4th NAP Bn was raised football-loving populace given a platform for young start with Kohima league. league many changes will on 15th October 1968 and has for decades remain to bask players to take football as It was planned some years come in our state. “We been continuously making an in the glory of legendary their profession. However back but my commitment can survive professional effort to promote football. With footballer late Dr. T Ao he also stressed that the with clubs outside the state league in our home, If our this purpose in mind the 4th while the state has failed impact may not be that has somehow delayed”. neighboring states are do- NAP Bn started participating to produce quality players much as of now, it may If they were to ex- ing then we can also do, in various tournaments since its in the national arena for take time but hoped that pand on the next edition, why not us, But if we don't inception. decades. it will change year by year he said that they don't change our present NFA The 4th NAP Club was Khwetelhi Thopi was to make it into a complete have the plan to expand we won't,” says Neitho. rechristened to Forerunner FC the only player from Na- professional league. in another district at the Lavoriyi Theluo for- in the year 2014. With the ini- galand to play in the I- N. William Koso moment, but says they mer player of FC Kerela tiatives of unit officers, the club league (first division) on technical head KTC and will give technical (main and Guwahati FC main- is striving forward to promote loan from Rangdajied former assistant coach concern area) and logistic tained that the league will discipline, sportsmanship and United FC to I-League side Aizawl FC emphasised support to other district. surely help the young and quality to the younger genera- Aizawl FC (2015–16) but it on the need to start from “We can't expect to talented players to show- tion and public relation through was just a short stay. the base (grassroots). He bring changes without case their talents but since sports in societies. With the Kohima said we are building the even a single league in the it is the first time every Vekato Chishi- Team Manager Football League (KFL) base, to have a properly state. Hope it grows bigger club managements are fi- Kethozelie Liezietsu-Team Sec- to kick off on August 9, constructed building it’s a and bigger and leaves a nancially weak and strug- retary the organisers have em- must that you have a con- EM Images great impact on the Naga gling to get their sponsor- G. Daniel Rongmei- Team phasised on creating an crete foundation. Football Players of Ziekezou SC train at IG Stadium Kohima as they prepare for the Kohima Football League 2017. players. Since Nagaland ship. But if it happens Coach avenue for talented foot- is an all round develop- Premier League failed this smoothly then this is will Beilie Rio- Assistant Coach ballers to earn their live- ment area so we need all state sports policy (if there being announced that it ers stated that the club should be another step- be a turning point for our Asa Ciesotsu- Media Officer lihood and also hoped the sections in the society is) Security and platform would be played for one needs to have a fan base ping stone. Though it may state football. Imna Yaden- Assistant Media that starting a professional to be a part of it to make should be given to sports- and half months, the or- where the members of be of high or low budget The now defunct Na- Officer league would promote and it happen and grow, stated man says Koso. He also ganisers have shortened the colony as stakeholders there should be competi- galand Premier League Hojesang Panmei – Team Medi- develop the standard of Koso. mentioned that the first the duration and Koso and will be a sustainable tion level among the play- was a short stay in Na- cal football in Nagaland. There are many areas season may not be a huge says that they got the venture in the long run. ers/clubs says Tingnyek galand; can KFL restore Ketoulekho Ngukha- Team Khwetelhi Thopi, where we need to improve turnout but can guarantee ground allocation only On asked if KFL was (Ating) Konyak a former Nagaland back to its glory Technical now a former player of to say a few (infrastructure, it will help the overall de- from August 7-31. a replacement for now player of Rangdajied days and find a place in Wati Aier- Team Techincal Delhi United Football employment opportunity) velopment of football. With the clubs based defunct Nagaland Pre- United, Shillong. Indian football with the Club (2nd division) talk- we need to reshape the Despite the league on the colony, the organis- mier League, he said that Neitho Chalieu second new initiative?

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