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VOL. XVII NO. 43 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2018 Interfering with A garden must Neiphiu Rio wins unopposed combine the poetic Wokha’s election bad-blood Kohima Bureau rendering the three-time chief and the mysterious voters’ choice is Kohima, Feb. 12 (EMN): Three- minister uncontested, the return- with a feeling of time chief minister of Nagaland ing officer of the constituency serenity and joy. unlawful, says BJP and currently the chief ministe- Sangmai Imlong issued an au- rial candidate of the Nationalist thorisation letter declaring Rio’s ~ Luis Barragan Dimapur, Feb. 12 (EMN): The Nagaland unit of Democratic Progressive Party election. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (NDPP) Neiphiu Rio has been Rio has now the distinction of has maintained that it was declared elected unopposed representing Northern Angami-II not a communal party as from 11th Northern Angami-II AC for the seventh time. He had Mirror Takes being alleged including by assembly constituency (AC) in won from the same constitu- Baptist organisations. Kohima district on Feb. 12 after ency for six consecutive assembly “Had it been so, the his opponent, Chupfu-o Angami elections: 1989 (Congress), 1993 Election Commission of of the Naga People’s Front (NPF), (Congress), 1998 (Congress), India (ECI) would not have withdrew his nomination. 2003 (NPF), 2008 (NPF), and 2013 recognized it in the first With the new development (NPF). place. The secular charac- EM Images ter of the Constitution of The remains of a farmhouse ravaged by fire at New Wokha village. India cannot be changed by any political party even if it 195 candidates cleared Neidilhoutuo Sechu situation in 39th Sanis and 40th dates back to previous Sept. enjoys absolute majority,” a Kohima Bureau evening, the chief electoral of- Kohima, Feb. 12 (EMN): In the Bhandari appears normal, the when a case of intimidation, statement from the party on Kohima, Feb. 12 (EMN): One ficer of Nagaland Abhijit Sinha run up to the Nagaland assem- situation in 37th Tyui and 38th assault and vandalism was re- Mon. read. hundred ninety-five candidates said that out of 257 nominations, bly elections scheduled for Feb. Wokha is completely different. ported in Wokha town, and in It stated that ‘religious are contesting in the Nagaland 228 candidates were found to be 27, many violent election-relat- The election-related inci- Humtso and Elumyo villages. polarization’ seems to be assembly elections scheduled valid. 32 candidates have with- ed incidents have taken place dents in 37th Tyui and 38th Wok- According to sources from the the choice strategy of some to be held on Feb. 27. Informing drawn their candidature as on across the state, mostly in Wok- ha reportedly revolve around Wokha district administration, people in Nagaland during this at a press briefing on Mon. Feb. 12, it was informed. ha and Mokokchung district. use of guns and explosives; when a convoy of an intending elections. “NBCC, as such, Wokha district has four as- burning of vehicles, vandalising candidate was moving toward is not being blamed, but sembly constituencies (AC) of houses, stone pelting; road Humtso and Elumyo, they were there are some few leaders NPF plays ‘outsider’ including 37th Tyui AC, 38th blockades, mob situations, and stopped by a mob and their ve- at its helm who are trying to ~ Arien Wokha AC, 39th Sanis AC and intimidations and assaults. hicles were vandalised. I am an old man, bout to confuse the Nagas. die, so I will not lie... Our 40th Bhandari AC. While the Violence in 38th Wokha AC More on Page 5 More on Page 5 card to push poll agenda candidate will not win, so Dimapur, Feb. 12 (EMN): The developed due to some corrupt let's try not to steal so much president of the Naga People’s and power-mongering leaders”. from him in the name of support. Front (NPF) Dr. Shürhozelie Liezi- Thus the party has decided to field Naga issue tops BJP-NDPP priority – Rio etsu has termed the coming elec- ‘fresh, capable and winnable lead- Kohima Bureau and the BJP had been political allies for may have ‘compromised in many ways’ tions as a contest between “out- ers’, according to him. WEATHER side forces and the force of the The NPF president also said TEMPERATURE Kohima, Feb. 12 (EMN): The Nationalist the past 15 years 'but this is the first time that concerned the church. Referring to Democratic Progressive Party's (NDPP) that a pre-poll seat-sharing agreement was their prospects in the elections, Rio said he Naga people.” that the party which was formed Max: Min: chief ministerial candidate Neiphiu Rio has being made.' He acknowledged that there was confident the NDPP and BJP alliance A press release from the party in 1964 was “not only a political KOHIMA 21° 10° asserted that facilitating an early solution to was apprehension among the people and would get absolute majority. on Mon. quoted its leader making party but it represents the identity DIMAPUR 26° 14° the protracted Naga political issue was the judgmental statements were doing the With regard to his ties with the Naga said statement during an election of the Naga people.” RF: RH: top priority of the newly forged alliance of rounds on social media. The MP said that People’s Front (NPF), Rio said he had made rally for NPF candidate Loguseng He also said that the newly- KOHIMA Nil 64% the NDPP and the Bharatiya Janata Party the state's BJP and NDPP leaders were in ‘maximum sacrifices’ for the party. He Semp at Tseminyu town. Howev- floated NDPP is yet to be recog- DIMAPUR Nil 92% (BJP). no way going to compromise their faith and recalled revamping the party back in 2003 er, the statement did not identify nized by the Election Commission * Rainfall (RF) * Relative humidity (RH) Temperature in State Capitals Speaking at his election campaign kick- they were taking such messages as com- and had won three consecutive elections who the “outside forces” were. of India (ECI) and the rest political Max. Min. Max. Min. off at 11th Northern Angami-II assembly munication to carefully lead the people. with the NPF. However, he said, the party Liezietsu admitted that the parties to battle the 2018 election Aizawl 26° 10° Itanagar 25° 12° constituency at Chiechama village ground During his time as chief minister of and its present leadership in the govern- 12th Nagaland Legislative Assem- were all national parties. No party Agartala 31° 14° Shillong 21° 06° bly had witnessed “the greatest can get ECI recognition before ° ° ° ° on Mon., Rio said it was not for the first time Nagaland, he said, there was no problem ment had ‘made a mess.’ Gangtok 21 08 Delhi 20 10 crisis in the history of Nagaland it has representation in the as- Guwahati 28° 11° Kolkata 31° 18° that a regional party was forming alliance about the existence of an alliance with BJP-NDPP alliance is for welfare of Nagas Imphal 26° 08° Chennai 31° 23° with the BJP. He pointed out that the NPF the BJP. He felt that the present leadership – Lhoungu (And more on Page 5) government and this crisis had sembly.

EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 2 State Election observers brief CRBC endorses NBCC’s resolution; dismayed at Kandi leaders Dimapur, Feb. 12 (EMN): The It is unfortunate that few sec- restoring is neither easy nor as it is against clean election Clean Election committee of tions of people still misconstrue will we see immediate results. guidelines of every individual the Council of Rengma Baptist and caries pessimistic view on Nevertheless, it is our belief that being entitled to his / her opin- Churches (CRBC) at its emergen- Clean Election movement initi- a certain degree of transforma- ion and his / her own vote,” the parties about poll code cy meeting held on Feb. 9 at the ated and spearhead by the NBCC, tion process has begun in the council stated. Mission Centre, Zunpha in Tsem- the council stated. minds of many knowledgeable The council appeal to all the inyu resolved to endorse Naga- The CRBC re-affirmed and members with some individuals Nagas in general and Rengmas in land Baptist Churches Council committed to ‘re-enforce the and families who have returned particular to restrain from group (NBCC) resolution adopted at the prophetic role against the resist- bribes after their conscience declaration, violence, hatreds, 21st triennial convention held at ance from society at large in this was awakened” the press release booth capturing and any other Impur. A press release from the ensuing election process.’ added. forms of malpractices during this council executive secretary on The council opined that one Also, the CRBC expressed its election period. Mon. informed. should understand and consider displeasure over ‘a few sections of The Clean Election commit- “The CRBC sincerely appreci- that corruption, false promises Kandi group leaders who openly tee reminded the Rengmas that ate and takes upon itself the call and flawed democratic process declared a group support to a CRBC is organising a common of the NBCC leaders in appeal- damages the society is enormous particular candidate under the platform on Feb. 15 at 10:30 am ing Naga leaders to safeguard because ‘it hits at the heart of a banner, “Kandi Group” on Feb. 9 at RSA ground in Tseminyu old our faith and uphold Christian person’s value system and eth- much against the Clean Election town to provide opportunity to principles at all cost,” the press ics.’ banner.’ the Rengma public to elect the Election observers briefing members of political parties on Feb. 12 in the DC’s conference hall in Longleng. release stated. “The process of healing and “This action is condemnable best capable candidates. Dimapur, Feb. 12 (EMN): on Feb. 12 at the deputy tions in the state. General observer and po- commissioner’s office. The general observer lice observer for 49th and The observers briefed also briefed all the team 50th assembly constitu- about the different as- and committee members Signature campaign on for peaceful election CCEM to host common encies of Longleng dis- pects of electioneering under the expenditure trict, Dr. Raghav Langer process, do’s and don’ts monitoring cell, the sec- platform for candidates and Jalindar D Supekar of model code of conduct tor magistrate and nodal Dimapur, Feb. 12 (EMN): The Chakhesang Clean Elec- held a meeting with po- (MCC) of the ECI for free, officers of Longleng dis- tion Movement is organising a common platform for litical parties of Longleng fair and peaceful elec- trict on Feb. 9 intending candidates in all the constituencies of Phek district. The programme is being organised in line with the Clean Election guidelines and objective of giving the CrPC imposed in Tuli Gov. wishes intending candidates equal opportunity to express themselves and their manifesto to general public and peace, harmony also the public to wisely choose their representatives. over law breach fear This was informed in a press release from the con- Dimapur, Feb. 12 (EMN): Magistrates, security venor on Mon. The administration of Tuli personnel and civil of- during Shivratri For the stated reason, intending candidates are subdivision in Mokokc- ficials on government Dimapur, Feb. 12 (EMN): Members of DongphiMilon during the launch of the signature campaign at Lakhuti in Wokha. requested to make themselves available as per the hung district has imposed duty have been exempted The governor of Nagaland, schedule given. All the village leaders, church leaders the counter assembly over from the purview of the PB Acharya has extended Dimapur, Feb. 12 (EMN): Coinciding with from the residents”. and the general public are requested to attend the ses- fears of breach of law and order. The order shall greetings on the occasion the Republic Day celebration, Dongphi The council chairman unveiled the sions in their respective constituencies. order in said area. remain in force till Mar. of Shivratri to the people Milon, a village based non-business entity banner and gave his signature. He also Schedule for common platforms As conferred by U/S 5 or till further order, it of the state. carried out a signature campaign for a encouraged the group members to work Sl. 144 CrPC the additional informed. In his message, the peaceful election at Lakhuti in Wokha. without nepotism or favouritism but with Date Time Place Constituency district magistrate of Tuli, ‘There is apprehen- No. governor said ‘the festival Group chairman Dr. Thungbemo unity. 1. Feb. 13 10 am Local Ground, 16th Constituency, Rhosietho Nguori, has sion of breach of normal symbolised piety, devo- M Humtsoe said, “we are focusing on Assuring all possible help, the chair- Pfütsero town Pfütsero enforced curfew in the law and order situation tion, brotherhood and peaceful election despite the differences man wished the group to keep up the 2. Feb. 14 10 am Traffic Point, 17th Constituency, entire town of Tuli. The in Tuli town and there are harmony, which were the in the political parties and the signature good work, setting perfect example to Chizami town Chizami order prohibits assembly sufficient grounds for tak- hallmarks of our glorious campaign saw a very positive response young and old alike even in the future. 3. Feb. 15 10 am Traffic Point, 18th Constituency, of five or more persons. ing precautionary meas- cultural ethos.’ Chozuba town Chozuba The order comes into ef- ures for prevention of oc- Shivratri, which means 4. Feb. 16 10 am Traffic Point, 19th Constituency, Phek fect for all areas in Tuli currence of any untoward ‘the Great Night of Shiva’ Phek town & 20th Constituency, with immediate effect. A incident in the interest is celebrated annually in Meluri DPRO report on Monday of maintenance of peace honour of the God Shiva. ANCSU appeals to students informed about the devel- and tranquillity in the It is a major festival for the opment. town,’ the order stated. Hindus, which marks the to lead Clean Election drive Women Helpline: 181 remembrance of ‘over- Dimapur, Feb. 12 (EMN): The All Naga- movement to their family, relatives, clan, coming darkness and ig- land College Students’ Union (ANCSU) village, and constituency. DimApUR (STD CoDe: 03862) News iN Brief norance’ in life and in the has appealed to all in concern to ensure “The impact of the ill practices during Bethesda Ambulance Service 9615053217, 9615520007 world, Acharya said. Polling day is paid holiday fair and ‘clean’ elections in Nagaland. the time of election is the consequences CIHSR 242555, 242533 Diversity is the feature Likewise, the organisation has appealed for poor developmental activities that Home Commissioner Abhishek Singh has informed that Police Control Room 7085055050 the day of polling has been declared paid holiday for all the of our society and it is this to college students to support and spear- cover the educational sector which di- employees of government and private establishments. This is attribute which earns us head the Clean Election movement in rectly affects the students’ community,” Dimapur District Hospital 232224 in accordance with section 135B and section 135B (1) of the respect and reliability in campaigns and ‘in practice as students the press release stated. Diphupar PS 7085055032 Representation of the People Act of 1951. the entire world, he add- are the prime youth force of the state.’ The organisation has appealed to East PS 7085055030 ed. A press release appended by the un- political parties and candidates ‘to have a Election commissioners to address media The governor hoped ion’s president and general secretary on vision in the field of education and elevate Faith Hospital 248912, 9436004220 The chief election commissioner along with election that the occasion would Mon. acknowledged the Nagaland Bap- the education system of Nagaland.’ Fire Station (Chumu) 282777 commissioners and deputy election commissioners will mark a new beginning tist Church Council, its units and other The union stated that conducting fair Fire Station (Dimapur) 7085378850, 232201 be visiting Nagaland to review arrangements—for the of peace, prosperity and forthcoming assembly elections—on Feb. 14 and the 15th. organisations for spearheading the Clean elections will be in the benefit of citizens GRPS 7085055031 In this regard, the commissioners will be conducting a press progress and cement the Election campaign. and ‘particularly raise the bar of stand- conference with the print and electronic media between 10:45 bonds of amity and broth- Citing records of the Election Com- ard and quality education in Nagaland Medziphema PS 7085055033 to 11:30 am on Feb. 15 at Hotel Japfu at PR Hill in Kohima. The erhood in the country and mission that in Nagaland the age group which has been the continuous prayer MH (Metro) Hospital 227930/231081 establishment of the chief electoral officer of Nagaland has the state. of 20-29 years comprise 23.9% of the of many.’ Mobile Unit Commander 7085055046 requested media persons to be seated by 10:30 am. Acharya prayed for electorate making it the second highest The ANCSU will continue to fight peace, progress and pros- Nikos Hospital 248285, 232032 group, the ANCSU urged students to be against activities that affect the students’ Carrying licensed arms banned in Mon perity in the state. Niuland PS 7085088035 The district election officer of Mon, K Thavaseelan has the ambassadors of the clean election community, it stated. informed all in concern that carrying even licensed arms Sub-Urban PS 7085055036 within the district by any individual have been banned. In Traffic Control -1 7085088038 the event of violation, the license will be cancelled, the authorities have informed. Tsiepfutsiepfhe council resolves Excise penalises three under NLTP Act Traffic Control -2 7085088039 West PS 7085055034 Training for Kohima’s polling to conduct fair elections Women Cell 7085055037 personnel postponed Dimapur, Feb. 12 (EMN): The chairman and Zion Hospital 231864, 224117, 227337 Government employees in Kohima district appointed for members of Tsiepfutsiepfhe Council along election duty have been informed that the second round with GBs of AG colony, Kohima during a KoHimA (STD Code: 0370) of training (‘group familiarization’) for presiding officers, meetong on Feb. 11 passed the following Bethel Nursing Home 2224202 first polling officers and additional polling officers for resolution in connection with forthcoming Chiephobozou PS 8575045506 VVPAT, second and third polling officials and grade-IV has election to maintain peace and tranquillity in been postponed to Feb. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Razukhrie the colony. A press release from the chairman Officer-in-Charge 8575045516 Government Higher Secondary School in Kohima. For stated reason, the district election officer of Kohima has directed on Mon. stated. Childline Kohima 1098 polling personnel to attend the training. Action will be taken Keeping in mind the interest of students’ Chiephobozou PS 8575045506 against absentees in accordance with the representation of communities where many students will be The confiscated liquor. Officer-in-Charge 8575045516 the People’s Act of 1950 and Conduct of Election Rules of appearing board and university examinations, 1961, the notification stated. the council has resolved that no political par- Dimapur, Feb. 12 (EMN): The and penalised under relevant Fire Stations 2222952 ties will be allowed to organise or setup camps establishment of the superin- sections of the NLTP Act of IRCS Ambulance Service 2244350 Mkg.’s DC schedules date within the colony during election. tendent of Excise & Prohibi- 1989, a press release from the Kezocha PS 8575045549 for casting postal ballot It also decided that only genuine voters in tion in Dimapur on Mon. has establishment stated. The district election officer of Mokokchung Sachin Jaiswal the colony will be entitled to cast vote and no informed to have seized liquor The district’s Excise au- Officer-in-Charge 8575045538 has informed that schedule for casting of postal ballot proxy voting will be entertained. The house on Feb. 9 from three separate thority has appealed to the Khuzama PS 8575045505 applied by polling personnel, DEF and NAP personnel will be has resolved to strictly adhere to ‘one man locations in Dimapur town. public to report any illegal Officer-in-Charge 8575045515 held at Town Hall in Mokokchung on following days. Feb. 19 one vote’ The liquor was confiscated liquor or activity associated from 9 am to 3 pm for DEF personnel; Feb. 20 from 9 am to NHAK 2222916 The Tsiepfutsiepfhe Council and GBs shall during a Mobile Vehicle Check with it. The authorities have 3 pm; Feb. 21 for 2nd NAP personnel; Feb. 21 from 8 am to North PS 2222222, 8575045501 10 pm for PM, DC staff, magistrate on duty, EEMs team and take stern action deems appropriate against Post (MVCP) patrol to check sought cooperation from the rivers; Feb. 21 from 10 am to 4 pm for polling personnel. any members of the colony or outsiders vio- liquor inflow in the town. people especially now that Officer-in-Charge 8575045510 lating the stated resolution, the press release In this connection, three the state is soon to go for the Oking Hospital 2290080, 2290146 Coordination and briefing session on EEM stated. persons were apprehended assembly polls. Police Control Room 100/2244279, 8575045500 The district election officer of Mokokchung, Sachin Jaiswal has informed that a coordination and briefing session on South PS 2222111, 8575045502 election expenditure monitoring (EEM) with intending Officer-in-Charge 8575045520 candidates, election agents, additional agents, ward / village Tseminyu PS 8575045507 authorities of 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th assembly Awareness campaign on land management constituencies will be held on Feb. 13 at 11 am at the Officer-in-Charge 8575045517 conference hall of additional deputy commissioner (Planning) Dimapur, Feb. 12 (EMN): Zubza PS 8575045508 The State Land Use Board in Mokokchung. All are requested to attend the meeting. Officer-in-Charge 8575045518 (SLUB) Soil & Water Con- servation department moKoKCHUnG (STD Code: 0369) CorreCtionS conducted an awareness Chopper Service 8974151974/ 9615776811 In the Feb. 6 edition, our front page carried an article campaign on land use and Christian Hospital, Impur 2262214 management at its direc- of election related violence at Wokha where four per- Dr. Imkongliba Hospital 2226216/2226394 sons were arrested based on a complaint filed by the torate’s conference hall. Faith Hospital Ambulance 9436004220, 9856051827 father of an intending candidate. In the same report The department updated a list of four names were also published who were about the programme on Fire Station 2226225 mentioned in the complaint letter that was made Mon. Hope Ambulance Service 8415827895/9856277674 Sharing his work- available to Eastern Mirror. It incorrectly portrayed Hotel Metsuben 8014587442/ 2226373 that those names mentioned in the complaint were ing experiences with the the ones who were arrested though it was not so. The SLUB, Director SN Singh IRCS Ambulance Service 09402993002 investigation on the case is still on. emphasised on judicious Lifeline Ambulance 9436439707/ 9862447893 use of land and water re- SN Singh speaking at the awareness campaign programme. Mokokchung PS 1 2226241 sources as the per capita On the Feb. 12 edition, in page 3 an article titled ‘NPP Power House 2226221/2226293 Candidate has development as main agenda’ was availability of these re- ning and its manage- A presentation on land shared their experiences published with a byline as if it was reported by one sources is declining due ment with specific con- resource management for and encouraged the up- Sewak Gate PS 2 2226213 of our correspondents. The news item was received to increasing population sideration to maintain self sustainable and cli- coming officers on re- Traffic Control 9485232691 searching on the topic as a press release which was incorrectly attributed and limited natural re- and improve the present mate resilient hill farming Tuli Police Station 9485232693 sources. land use system so as to was given by Joint Direc- and disseminating the to our correspondent. It was not a report from our Women Cell 9485232692 correspondent. Singh also stressed on achieve food security in tor Dr. Kiyasetuo Vizo. same to the farming com- scientific land use plan- the state. Senior officers also munity. Woodland Nursing Home 2226263 EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, February 13, 2018

C M Y K State 3 Battleground 2018 1 Dimapur - l Assembly Constituency 2 Dimapur - ll Assembly Constituency 3 Dimapur - lll Assembly Constituency 4 Ghaspani - l Assembly Constituency 5 Ghaspani - ll Assembly Constituency

Administrative Dist. : Dimapur Administrative Dist. : Dimapur Administrative Dist. : Dimapur Administrative Dist. : Dimapur Administrative Dist. : Dimapur Total Polling Stations : 41 Total Polling Stations : 72 Total Polling Stations : 47 Total Polling Stations : 109 Total Polling Stations : 53 Total Voters : 22689 Total Voters : 51833 Total Voters : 32960 Total Voters : 65637 Total Voters : 26256 Male Voters : 11798 Male Voters : 26034 Male Voters : 16487 Male Voters : 32601 Male Voters : 13210 Female Voters : 10891 Female Voters : 25799 Female Voters : 16473 Female Voters : 33036 Female Voters : 13046 Last sitting MLA : Tovihoto Ayemi (NPF) Last sitting MLA : S. I. Jamir(INC) Last sitting MLA : Tokheho (INC) Last sitting MLA : N. Jacob Zhimomi (IND) Last sitting MLA : Zhaleo Rio (NPF) Runner-up : K.L. Chishi (INC) Runner-up : Savi Liegise (IND) Runner-up : Azheto (NPF) Runner-up : Khekiho Zhimomi (NPF) Runner-up : Y.Hewoto Awomi (INC) Margin : 1838 Margin : 1615 Margin : 2031 Margin : 1032 Margin : 2388 CAnDiDAtes in 2018 CAnDiDAtes in 2018 CAnDiDAtes in 2018 CAnDiDAtes in 2018 CAnDiDAtes in 2018 Pukhavi Yepthomi (nPF) Moatoshi Longkumer(nPF) Azheto Zhimomi (nPF) n. Jacob Zhimomi(BJP) Kevingulie Khro (nPF) tokheho Yepthomi(nDPP) supulepten (nDPP) nagavito sumi (inC) H tovihoto Ayemi (BJP) Khaminlun tunglung (inC) Akavi n Zhimomi (AAP) Zhaleo Rio (nDPP) W Khlie Kapfo (inC) s Amos Lkr (AAP) Wedie-U Kronu (nPP) Z Kasheto Yeptho (inD) Khekiye K sema (inC)

6 Tening Assembly Constituency 7 Peren Assembly Constituency 8 Western Angami Assembly Constituency 9 Kohima Town Assembly Constituency 10 Northern Angami-l Assembly Constituency

Administrative Dist. : Peren Administrative Dist. : Peren Administrative Dist. : Kohima Administrative Dist. : Kohima Administrative Dist. : Kohima Total Polling Stations : 61 Total Polling Stations : 63 Total Polling Stations : 29 Total Polling Stations : 41 Total Polling Stations : 25 Total Voters : 26590 Total Voters : 29052 Total Voters : 16633 Total Voters : 31428 Total Voters : 17003 Male Voters : 8204 Male Voters : 13436 Male Voters : 14240 Male Voters : 15750 Male Voters : 8039 Female Voters : 13154 Female Voters : 14812 Female Voters : 8629 Female Voters : 15678 Female Voters : 8964 Last sitting MLA : Kiyanilie Peseyie(NPF) Neikiesalie Nicky Kire Last sitting MLA : Namri Nchang (NPF) Last sitting MLA : TR Zeliang (NPF) Last sitting MLA : Shurhozelie Liezietsu (NPF) Last sitting MLA : Runner-up : Tarie Zeliang (INC) Runner-up : Iherie Ndang (INC) Runner-up : Asu Keyho (INC) (NPF)-2017 Vikuotuolie Angami Margin : 1148 Margin : 2636 Margin : 1000 Runner-up : (IND) Runner-up : Kekrie Yhome (IND) CAnDiDAtes in 2018 CAnDiDAtes in 2018 CAnDiDAtes in 2018 Margin : 6711 Margin : 3470 namduadi Rangkau Zeliang (nPF) taditui Rangkau Zeliang (nPF) Keneizhakho nakhro (nPF) CAnDiDAtes in 2018 CAnDiDAtes in 2018 namri nchang (nDPP) iherie ndang (nDPP) Asu Keyho (nPP) tsielhoutuo Rhutso (nPF) Khriehu Liezietsu (nPF) tarie Zeliang (inD) Kevisekho Kruse (nDPP) neikiesalie Kire (nDPP) Kekhrielhoulie Yhome (nDPP)

Source: ECI/CEO EM Graphics Candidates woo voters with promise of ‘good governance’ Kohima Bureau constituency of Kohima power has resulted in an “I will work in accord- stituency, Nakhro has un- And therefore, NPP elect- Kohima, Feb. 12 (EMN): town, including Daklane, unstable government,” ance with the opinion derlined his priority in be- ed candidates will be the Three candidates from New Market, Naga Hospi- Kruse exuded confidence of the public and pro- stowing basic necessities decider in government the 8th Western Angami tal, Midland and Officers’ that NDPP-BJP alliance vide transparency and and also create employ- formation,” Keyho said assembly constituency in Hill. would come to power accountability. My desire ment opportunities for making a comparison of Kohima district have so- Taking the privilege to under the leadership of to contest is for a change,” the people, particularly the Manipur elections. licited votes from the elec- address the public under the chief ministerial can- Nakhro affirmed adding the youth. On his plans and pro- torate with the promise to one platform, the three didate Neiphiu Rio. that his chair would be NPP candidate Asu grammes, Keyho stressed deliver good governance. intending candidates Describing Rio as ‘the open for the public at all Keyho stated that his par- on road connectivity and The candidates made namely Kevisekho Kruse, tallest leader,’ Kruse ex- times to come. ty would be the decider in further on development this appeal during a com- Keneizhakho Nakhro and pressed hope that good Stating that the re- the formation of govern- of both rural urban areas. mon platform that was Asu Keyho shared their governance and prosper- gional party (cock sym- ment. He also expressed hope conducted on Feb. 12 at plans and personal mani- ity would reign in the state bol) always gets a strong “I foresee that it is go- that every voter of the the Western Angami Pub- festoes. under Rio’s leadership. mandate in 8-Western ing to be a coalition gov- constituency would ex- lic Organisation (WAPO) In his address, NDPP EM Images “If given a chance to Angami assembly constit- ernment as no party will ercise their votes wisely ground in Sechü Zubza, candidate and retired (From L-R) The candidates of 8th Western Angami assembly get elected, I will serve uency, Nakhro, who is the have an absolute majority in order to elect the right constituency Keneizhakho Nakhro, Asu Keyho and Kevisekho Kruse the sub-divisional head- chief engineer of PHED, during the common platform on Feb. 12. the people of the constitu- youngest among the three in the ensuing election. leader. quarters of the western Kevisekho Kruse, said he ency with all sincerity by candidates, exuded confi- Angami region. intended to contest the ship is missing at the mo- take the society forward,” being accessible to the dence that the people of The day’s programme forthcoming election to ment. We therefore need Kruse asserted. public,” he pleaded. the constituency would was organised by WAPO provide leadership to the to create leadership in or- “Going by the present NPF candidate Ke- vote for the cock symbol ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and attended by people constituency and the Na- der to take the society for- scenario, so many elected neizhakho Nakhro, has even in the forthcoming from all the villages of the gas as a whole. ward. Visionless leaders legislators are too com- promised to bring about election. region and also from the “So m e w h e re a n d won’t solve our problems fortable with what they changes in the system of In sharing his visions five colonies under the somehow, quality leader- nor will they be able to are. Stating that greed for governance. and plans for the con- BJP candidate assures ‘stable govt’ CTC reschedules entrance test Eastern Mirror Desk development,’ accord- Our Correspondent and interview will be held on Mar. 13 and Dimapur, Feb. 12: A can- ing to candidate Tovihoto Mokokchung, Feb. 12 (EMN): Clark Theo- the 14th; the second entrance and inter- didate of the Bharatiya Ayemi. logical College (CTC) has rescheduled the view on May 15 and the 16th. Janata Party’s (BJP) for As he declared his can- proposed dates for entrance examina- One may contact the academic dean 1st Dimapur 1 assembly didature at a Dimapur tions and interviews for admission to the at the phone number 91 9402831514 or constituency has assured event on Mon. the BJP Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree course. the principal at 91 9402695009 for further instating a stable govern- candidate said that his pri- According to CTC, the first entrance information. ment in Nagaland. The ority would be for ‘peace, assurance considers the progress, prosperity and Naga People’s Front-led development.’ (NPF) Democratic Alli- EM Images Addressing a pro- Over 11 lakh voters to exercise franchise ance of Nagaland govern- BJP candidate Tovihoto Ayemi gramme marking his can- Kohima Bureau of cash, arms, liquors and have been lodged at vari- ment not being able to addressing an election campaign at didature at the DDSC Sta- e the bereaved family member of Late the DDSC stadium on Mon. in Dimapur. Kohima, Feb. 12 (EMN): A other illegal items. ous police stations. offer much of governance dium, Ayemi said he had total of 11,91,513 electors Seized consignments 15, 812 govt. employees GUONEl-O DZÜVICHÜ convey our heartfelt due to constant strife in provide a stable govern- joined the BJP ‘to lead the including 60,1707 men Flying Squad Team deployed Wgratitude to each and every organization, churches, the alliance, according to ment comes with a list of people towards a brighter and 58, 9806 women will (FST) comprising of state On the preparedness friends, Neighbors and individuals who stood by us in Prayer, the candidate. other ‘priorities’: ‘Peace, future seeing the light at be exercising their fran- police as on February 10 of manpower for the en- SK\VLFDOO\¿QDQFLDOO\DQGPDWHULDOO\GXULQJKLV3URORQJ illness till his last journey on 06 February 2018. It is our The assurance to progress, prosperity and the end of the tunnel.’ chise in the forthcom- had reportedly seized suing election, CEO Sinha desire to thank each and every individual personally, it is said a total number of 15, ing Nagaland assembly cash amounting to INR far beyond our capacity to do so. However we would like to elections scheduled for 6,61, 240; along with 812 government employ- mention some of the Organization and individuals by name Feb. 27. 33,433 bottles of liquor; ees have been deployed for their in- valuable support and services. Imtiwapang declares his candidature Informing this at 26, 448 canner beer; six for actual polling duty for 1. Khedi Baptist Church Kohima Village a press briefing this pots of local rice brew; the 2196 polling stations 2. Khedi Baptist Thenuoko Krotho/Youth/Tsieramla Krotho Our Correspondent evening, Chief Electoral four arms, 29 ammuni- of the 60 assembly con- 3. Phezoucha Nagamese Baptist Church Mokokchung, Feb. 12 (EMN): Dr. Imtiwa- Officer Abhijit Sinha said tions; 13,704 SP capsules; stituencies of Nagaland. 4. Dr. Wabang Bethel Medical Centre pang Aier of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) 22 general observers, 22 38 nitrosum tablets; and He also informed 5. Dr Khriesatalie Yhome Bethel Medical Centre. has declared his candidature to contest expenditure observers two vehicles. that a good number of 6. Dr. Brian NEIGIHMS, Shillong in the Nagaland state assembly elections and 11 police observers At the same time, government officials 7. Dr Shankar Eden Medical Centre from 23rd Impur assembly constituency have been put in place in the Static Surveillance are engaged for other 8. Dr. Along Cy, Eden Medical Centre at his native village Sungratsu on Mon. in 12 districts of the state. Team (SST) also seized election related duties 9. Dr. Aoakum, Nurses and Staffs, Eden Medical Centre Mokokchung. Security preparedness cash amounting to INR such as Election Expend- 10. Lhiesemiapfü Mechü Krotho Dr. Aier, a geologist, won the 2013 polls Sinha said a total of 11,52,500 along with iture Monitoring Cell 11. Kohima Village Youth Organisation (QRT) on Congress ticket but merged with the 281 companies of CAPF 998.50 bottles of liquor; (EEM); Media Certifica- 12. Phezoucha Youth Organisation ruling NPF government then. He held the have been arranged as three canned beer; 30 li- tion and Monitoring Cell 13. IGP /INT Staff portfolio of geology and mining as a par- security measures. He tres of local made liquor; (MCMC); Video Surveil- 14. Marcofed Staff 15. DEO & SDEO Staff liamentary secretary and later elected the Imtiwapang Aier added that 77 companies 170 kgs of ganja; 5 grams lance Team (VST); Static speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly. of security forces com- of heroin; .22 pistol along Surveillance Team (SST) 16. De-Oriental Staff 17. Peli No.12/13 He has decided to contest the forthcom- he said to have decided to embark on sus- prising CRPF, BSF, ITBP, with magazine and 4 live etc in all the assembly 18. Forever Young ing elections with focus on empowering tainable projects and private enterprises. constituencies. RPF and SSB have arrived rounds; 4769 SP capsules; 19. Starventure Group women and youth. “I am ready to provide everything in my in the state. Besides, he 58 bottles of cough syrup; Sinha also said that May Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Dr. Aier has spoken about his prior- capacity to promote youth empower- added that static police 35 grams of brown sugar all women polling party ity to solve the problems of unemployed ment,” the candidate said in an appeal check posts have initiat- and five rolls of opium would be set up in 25 as- In gratitude loving children, in-laws, grand-children & relative youths. To promote youth employment, to the youths. ed to check illegal inflow while another 24 FIR sembly constituencies. K-1567 EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 4 REGION Extra-judicial killing in Manipur: Congress helping CPI-M in Tripura — Amit Shah funds. Twenty-five years SC asks why FIRs against victims ago, the number of un- New Delhi, Feb. 12 (IANS): “I am sorry but there dered registration of FIRs (NHRC) also complained judgement. BJP booth leader found employed was 25,000, and The Supreme Court on is something terrible and investigation into al- to the bench that SIT has The court posted the after 25 years of rule by Monday slammed the wrong... You (CBI) filed FIR leged extra-judicial killings been registering cases matter for further hearing hanging from a tree the CPI-M government, CBI’s SIT for not properly against the victim (who are in Manipur. against the victims. To this, on March 12. the number has risen to probing alleged extra-ju- dead) saying he was insur- During the hearing, the court said it wants the The court, which was Agartala, Feb. 12 (PTI): The body of a BJP booth seven lakh,” the BJP chief dicial killings by the Army, gent. File FIR immediately. Additional Solicitor Gen- NHRC to assist the prob- hearing a PIL seeking leader, who went missing on Saturday last, was found contended. Assam Rifles and police in Enough is enough. We are eral Maninder Singh told ing team as the issue was probe into 1,528 alleged hanging from a tree in Tripura which goes to Assem- Shah said that the Manipur and asked why not satisfied,” the bench the court that told the SIT “getting out of control”. extra-judicial killings, had bly poll on February 18, police said today. BJP government would FIRs were lodged against said. had registered 42 cases so The court directed the ordered registration of FIR The body of Madhusudhan Deb was found hang- implement the 7th Pay the victims and not against The court was hearing far on such killings. NHRC to depute three per- in 81 cases including 32 ing from a tree near an old age home at Barjala area, Commission recommen- officers. a PIL seeking a probe into However, senior advo- sons to associate with the probed by a Commission 8 km from Agartala, last evening. dations for Manipur gov- A division bench of as many as 1,528 cases of cate Colin Gonsalves, ap- SIT to carry out investiga- of Enquiry, 32 investigat- BJP spokesperson Mrinal Kanti Deb on Saturday ernment employees, and Justices M.B. Lokur and extra-judicial killings in pearing for the petitioner, tion in 17 (in which NHRC ed by judicial authorities, alleged that Deb was missing from his Ramnagar once it comes to power Justice U.U. Lalit said it Manipur. told the beach that out has done preliminary en- 11 in which compensa- residence and an FIR was lodged with the Ramnagar in Tripura this would be was “not satisfied” with the On July 14, 2017, the of these 42 FIRs, 40 have quiry) cases. The court tion was awarded and six police station. done for the state’s em- progress made by the SIT apex court had constituted been lodged against the said it wanted the SIT to probed by the commis- BJP president Amit Shah, who is in Tripura today, ployees as well. of the Central Bureau of the Special Investigation dead persons. process its investigation sion headed by former alleged that CPI-M activists had killed him. “Under Left rule, Tripu- Investigation (CBI) in the Team (SIT) comprising The National Hu- in an “expeditious way” Supreme Court judge San- Abhijit Saptarshi, SP of West Tripura district, said ra had gone backward. investigation. five CBI officers and or- man Rights Commission and in accordance with its tosh Hegde. preliminary investigation had revealed that he com- After BJP comes to power, mitted suicide and no foul play was suspected. Tripura would be a model Saptarshi said that post mortem examination state in the country,” Shah NEwS IN BRIEF of the body was done, but the report was yet to be added. BJP will form govt. in Meghalaya, available. Besides Shah, top BJP Kerala Christian leaders to cam- leaders, several Union Agartala, Feb. 12 (IANS): continuously expanding ministers, including Arun paign in Meghalaya Nagaland, Tripura, says Rudy BJP President Amit Shah its base,” Shah said. Jaitley, Nitin Gadkari, Sm- Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 12 (IANS): Christian on Monday said the Con- “ P r i m e M i n i s t e r riti Irani, party General leaders from Kerala are all set to campaign in Meg- Shillong, Feb. 12 (IANS): Senior Bharatiya “In our manifesto, we will include gress is helping the rul- Narendra Modi’s popular- Secretary Ram Madhav, halaya which goes to polls on February 27 to elect a Janata Party leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy on rural development which is our topmost ing CPI-M in Tripura by ity and BJP’s performance Shahnawaz Hussain, West 60-member state Assembly. The leaders from Kerala Monday voiced confidence that his party priority besides employment, industri- splitting the non-Left vote helped the party to expand Bengal’s Mukul Roy and who have been asked to begin campaigning in the will form the next government in Meg- alisation, youth empowerment, tourism share, for the upcoming its base in newer areas Locket Chatterjee, Assam’s Christian-majority northeastern state include former halaya, Nagaland and Tripura on its own. and employment,” Ruddy added. February 18 assembly and all the regions of the minister Himanta Biswa two-time Congress Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, Tripura will go to the polls on Febru- To a query on a possibility of a frac- polls. country.” Sarma are campaigning senior legislator K.C. Joseph, Lok Sabha member Anto ary 18, followed by Nagaland and Meg- tured mandate in Meghalaya, he said: “Congress is practi- Shah said that Tripura for the party. Antony and MLA Dominic Presentation. Chandy will halaya on February 27. The counting of “We do not believe in fractured mandate cally helping the CPI-M would become the 20th The ruling CPI-M has begin his campaign from Monday after he was di- votes is slated on March 3. as we will have a majority. Do not get (Communist Party of In- state the BJP rules in the fielded 57 candidates, rected by the Congress party high command to head “The BJP has marched ahead in form- surprise by my confidence. I have been dia-Marxist) by splitting country. leaving one seat each to its for Meghalaya. At present, the Meghalaya Assembly ing government from nine states in 2009 handling elections for last 30 years and we the non-Left vote share “Fearing BJP’s mas- Left Front partners -- the has 29 Congress legislators. to 19 states now on its own and with the are confident of forming the BJP govern- in Tripura. However, it sive growth, the CPI-M Communist Party of India, coalition partners. We are going to add ment in Meghalaya.” would not be an obstacle cadres are attacking BJP Forward Bloc and Revolu- three more, first from Meghalaya, Tripura, On Act East Policy, Rudy said major fo- for Bharatiya Janata Party members. A section of the tionary Socialist Party. Tarun Agarwala sworn in as chief and Nagaland, and the fourth is Karna- cus is being laid on Meghalaya in particu- (BJP) to come to power police and administration The BJP is contesting justice of Meghalaya HC taka,” Rudy told journalists here. lar in view of the evolved and progressive in the state after the next are working on the direc- 51 seats. It has left nine seats for its electoral ally, Shillong, Feb. 12 (IANS): Justice Tarun Agarwala was The former Union Minister, who was society and presence of conscious and week’s assembly elec- tion of the CPI-M cadres.” the Indigenous People’s on Monday sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Meg- in Shillong drumming up support for vibrant youth. tions,” Shah told the me- Coming down heav- Front of Tripura (IPFT). halaya High Court. Governor Ganga Prasad admin- party candidates contesting from the ur- “But sadly, the feedback that we have dia here. ily on the CPI-M-led Left Congress candidates istered the oath of office to Agarwala at Raj Bhavan. ban assembly constituencies of East Shil- been getting in Delhi is dismal - the gov- “BJP had little base in Front government, the BJP have filed nominations He was a judge at the Allahabad High Court prior long, South Shillong, North Shillong and ernments in the state are not performing Manipur and Assam, but supremo said that follow- in 59 of the state’s 60 con- to this. Justice Agarwala succeeded Justice Dinesh Pynthorumkhrah, said: “In Meghalaya, I and the only positive symptoms of devel- we came to power there. ing the Finance Commis- stituencies. Maheshwari, who has been appointed as the Chief can read the pulse of change and it looks opment were the work of Union govern- Similarly, our party did sion’s recommendations, Trinamool Congress Justice of the Karnataka High Court. Chief Secretary like people have made up their minds for ment which are the good highways. not have an adequate base the Tripura government has nominated 24 candi- Y. Tsering, Director General of Police, Swaraj Bir a change as we have witnessed across the “The state has missed out so much in Tripura earlier and the has received Rs 18,000 dates. Singh, Meghalaya High Court judge Justice S.R.Sen country.” and while other states are already talking BJP got a very small per- crore and Rs 950 crore was Polling will be held for were among those who attended the swearing-in “The Congress has no vision, it has about bullet trains and metro, unfortu- centage of votes previ- sanctioned by the central the 60-seat Tripura as- ceremony. lost foothold across the country and last nately Meghalaya is still talking about ously (BJP secured 1.54 per government in different few states are crumbling and one of them rural development,” he said, Aattacking cent votes in 2013 polls) projects and schemes. sembly on Sunday, Febru- is Meghalaya,” he said adding that the BJP the Congress-led Meghalaya United Alli- in Tripura. This time BJP “The Left government ary 18. The votes will be Grenade found in Cong sup- has a clear manifesto - development. ance government. is a big political force... is misusing the central counted on March 3. porter’s vehicle Shillong, Feb. 12 (PTI): A live grenade was today found in the SUV of a Congress supporter here, police said. The grenade was attached to the spare tyre of Village in Mnp. to commemorate death anniv. of British army officer Michael Pakyntein’s SUV, which was parked outside Our Correspondent to Lalaghat in the hilly area of president of the 2nd World War the British officer whose “Chin- year’s death anniversary pro- his residence, City SP Spill Thamar told journalists. Imphal, Feb. 12 (EMN): A Thuilon village, about 190 km Imphal Campaign Foundation dits,” or “Wingate’s Raiders”—a gram at the village after cor- The incident was reported around 11:30 am today tiny remote village in Manipur’s west of Imphal under Tousem (WWICF) Yumnam Rajeshwar. brigade of British, Gurkha, and respondence with the Chindit and a bomb squad that rushed to the spot confirmed Tamenglong district will be com- sub-division on Mar. 24 1944. All Rajeshwat, a well known Burmese guerrillas—harassed Society in United Kingdom. it was a live Chinese grenade. It was defused soon memorating the death anni- on board including a number of World War II researcher in Im- much stronger Japanese forces Thuilon village is a village after, Thamar said. “A thorough investigation will be versary of a senior British army war correspondents were killed phal spoke about research works in the jungles of northern Burma that engages in large scale pro- conducted to nab the culprits and police will also try officer said to be known for his during the accident. with details of the accident as the (now Myanmar) during World duction of vegetables and fruits to find out if it was fallout of a political rivalry in the engineering deep-penetration The villagers of Thuilon in villagers were not aware initially. War II. including Yongchak (tree bean), area,” he said. Pakyntein, a former confidante and missions into Japanese-held Tousem sub-division, who have After that the villagers report- The villagers on Feb. 10 ob- oranges, and chili. It has no supporter of United Democratic Party legislator Paul territory during the Burma cam- limited knowledge about the edly expressed desire to develop served a simple commemora- power supply after its only trans- Lyngdoh in Shillong West constituency, is rooting for paign during the World War II. incident expressed their desire the crash site into a tourist spot tion program with a wreath- former went out of order since Congress nominee M Rapsang in the assembly polls. General Orde Charles Win- to commemorate the death and commemorate the event, laying ceremony at the site of the previous year. Due to high Meghalaya is set to go to polls on February 27 and the gate died in a plane crash after anniversary considering that it he said. the plane crash located in the transportation costs, villagers results will be announced on March 3. meeting with Air Marshall Bald- may attract tourists to the vil- The villagers’ willingness to jurisdiction of Thuilon. are not getting much income out win in Imphal on his way back lage. This was mentioned by the observe the death anniversary of Rajeshwar initiated this of agricultural products. Meghalaya speaker lodges com- plaint against social media users Tura, Feb. 12 (PTI): Meghalaya Speaker and Congress candidate Abu Taher Mondal has filed a police com- Congress candidate gets EC notice Manipur govt. to implement plaint against Facebook users who have allegedly Tura, Feb. 12 (PTI): The Election all 60 seats on February 27 this by Tuesday failing which action taken potshots at him, in the run up to the assembly Commission today slapped a month. would be taken as per rules of polls on February 27. Mondal is in the fray for Phulbari notice onCongress candidate According to the NPP com- the Election Commission of In- schemes for the needy seat against Binoy Ghosh of BJP, SG Esmatur Mo- from South Tura constituency plaint, the Congress nominee dia (ECI), the notice said. minin of the NPP and independent candidate, Mark for holding an election meeting Grithalson Arengh and his sup- The notice also mentioned Our Correspondent that the selection of benefici- Imphal, Feb. 12 (EMN): Manipur Goera Marak. Some Facebook users have been alleg- without prior permission and porters held a meeting at New that the Congress nominee had aries and implementation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh on edly spreading defamatory statements against the using “hate speech”. Walbakgre on February 9 where not sought permission from the MOBC schemes are being un- Mon. said that the government Speaker, accusing him of stealing CGI sheets meant The action has been initiated he allegedly used inflammatory Returning Officer (RO) to hold dertaken under the supervision of the state was implementing for distribution by the Housing Board. on the basis of complaint regis- words against both the NPP and the meeting despite model code of the Work Advisory Committee. ‘human-oriented schemes’ to tered by the National People s the BJP. The complaint alleged already being in force. Saying there is acute shortage of bring benefits to the poor. He Party (NPP). that the Congress candidate in “Your intention to hold manpower in the department said this during discussions at Chief electoral officer F R his speech had stated that “if meeting during such critical of MOBC, the chief minster said the 4th session of the 11th Ma- th Kharkongor confirmed issu- the NPP and the BJP are voted time period without seeking that the department had been nipur Legislative Assembly on its KLNLF observes 8 year ance of notice and said deputy to power, Christianity would permission is construed to be a bifurcated into department of seventh day. commissioner of the district has be eliminated from the state of deliberate attempt on your part Welfare of Minorities and de- Biren Singh said that the been asked to investigate into Meghalaya”. to willfully violate the Model partment of MOBCs & SCs. new government was commit- of ceasefire with centre the matter. Arengh has been asked to Code of conduct and rules,” said The chief minister said that ted to maintaining ‘maximum Our Correspondent Teron said. He said also Meghalaya will go to poll for reply to the show cause notice the show cause. there were no irregularities in the Diphu, Feb. 12 (EMN): that during the eight years transparency’ toward bring- EDP and other MOBC schemes The Karbi Longri & North of journey after signing the ing inclusive development in and irregularities in utilisation Cachar Hills Liberation ceasefire agreement, the the state. The government has of department funds. He men- Front (KLNLF) observed KLNLF had experienced Delayed report: Minor set on fire by married lecher already launched a website for tioned that a list of beneficiaries its 8th year of the comple- ‘ups and downs’ toward Digital Application for Review of various schemes will be up- tion of ceasefire with the achieving its goal. Our Correspondent and had rejected him, he alleg- the hospital. Later his wife too by Public and Nation (Dar- loaded soon on the internet and central government. The Teron expressed disap- Diphu, Feb. 12 (EMN): A 17- edly still tried to convince her. began coming often to enquiry pan) to monitor the progress of published in the media. rank and file of the group pointment that there was year old girl from Rongbong To avoid the person, the victim about the health of the minor. various developmental projects Opposition Congress legis- attended the programme no support from elected Tisso village in Diphu-Manja reportedly moved to a house Both Deben and his wife have undertaken by various depart- lators Th Lokeshwar Singh, K at the KLNLF’s liaison of- representatives. He hoped who was allegedly set on fire beyond Diphu Railway station, stopped coming to the hospital, ments in the state. Meghachandra Singh, and Md fice in Birla on Sun. that in the coming days by a man has been undergoing it was informed. it was informed. The government is trying Abdul Nasir raised issues about The general secretary the public and elected treatment since Feb. 4 at Diphu There too, the man man- Leaders of students and its best to provide quality life ‘policy cuts’ and about Demands of the KLNLF Thong Teron representatives would ex- Civil Hospital, a delayed report aged to find her, it was reported. social organisations visited and to improve the standard of of Grants during the discussion. said in his address that tend ‘more support’ in has brought to light. The matter On Feb. 4, according to the vic- the victim and meet with her living of the people in the state, Later, the house unani- the KLNLF which was fulfilling the demands of came to light when the victim’s tim’s mother, he physically tor- mother. KSA President Simeon Singh said. He reiterated that the mously passed five Demands formed on Mar. 22 1994 the KLNLF. mother Kadom Tisso informed tured her daughter and burned Rongphar, president of Karbi requirement for a topographi- for Grants amounting to INR had completed its 24 years Also, the chairman the Karbi Students’ Associa- her. After the incident Deben Farmers Association Samsing cal need-based budget to bring 2473,53,63,000. of its existence. On Feb. 11 of the KLNLF P Dilli has tion’s (KSA) president, Simeon Terang is said to have brought Hanse and General Secretary inclusive development to both The Demand for Grants 2010 the KLNLF signed the asked leaders and cad- Rongphar, and other social the minor to Diphu Civil Hospi- Tinku Engti; and president of the hills and the valley. include demand-18 (animal Suspension Of Operation res to stay focussed and organisations about the alleged tal. The victim’s mother alleged the Karbi Youth Development New initiatives and schemes husbandry and veterinary in- (SOO), or ceasefire, with work together in achiev- incident. that said person used to fre- Organisation Kiron Tokbi have have already been implemented cluding dairy farming) INR the government of India. ing their goal. He urged According to accounts of quently visit the victim’s house demanded from the authori- to improve various sectors in 114,89,42,000, demand-20 (com- The KLNLF’s main the leaders and cadres not the mother of the victim, a mar- in the village. Knowing that the ties to trace Deben Terang and the state, he said and assured munity and rural development) demand is for a separate to lose hope but to con- ried man called Deben Terang man was pursuing another girl, arrest him. They have also de- that the Chief Minister-gi Eikhoi INR 1787,77,53,000, demand-30 ‘home land’ for the Karbi tinue giving their efforts to of Rongplimplam wanted to his wife (Deben’s wife) went manded to the KAAC authority Lairik Yengminnasi scheme will (planning) INR 442,98,54,000, people. During the eight achieving the goal to have marry her daughter. He was said to the house of the victim and to provide free medical treat- be launched within ten days. demand-42 (State Academy years of ceasefire, the a separate ‘home land.’ He to have claimed that he had ‘no informed them that Deben was ment to the victim. Clarifying questions about of Training) INR 6,83,80,000 KLNLF has completed 55 has appealed to the public, wife.’ Rongplimplam is under already married. It is informed that the moth- policy cuts and observations and demand-47(Minorities and rounds of talks with the intellectuals, and elected Dillai Police Station. Further, the victim’s moth- er of the alleged victim has raised by legislator Md Abdul Other Backward Classes and central government on the representatives to lend Although the alleged victim er said that Deben Terang for already filed an FIR with Diphu Nasir, MLA P Brojen Singh, and Scheduled Caste Department) issue of a separate state, their support. knew that the man was married some time had been visiting police. MLA O Surjakumar, Singh said INR 121,04,34,000. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, Fabruary 13, 2018 State 5 IED blast occurred at the candidates of 37th Tyui From Page 1... residence of Y Patton, the and 38th Wokha assem- BJP’s candidate. bly constituencies. He Interfering with... On Feb. 9, a farm- informed that the can- “When the convener of stated, ‘by trying to spir- Wokha’s election... house belonging to YM didates have assured co- NBCC Clean Election itually interfere in voters’ What followed this year Lotha (BJP), Dr. Chum- Humtsoe’s brother Khy- operation. “I am hopeful Campaign (CEC) had earli- choice is unlawful’. was on Jan. 18 where ben Murry (NPF) and Y olamo Humtsoe was rav- that violence will not be er categorically stated that, Referring to the conver- one Renbithung Yanthan Mhonbemo Humtsoe aged by fire. Though the repeated,” he added. as a responsible organiza- sations in various internet was shot at GA colony in (JD-U); for 37th Tyui AC, actual cause of the fire The DC informed that tion, the council was not platforms, the party stated: Wokha town. Sources said the candidates are Yankit- could not be ascertained, he would be having a in support or against any “It is quite appalling to see that the victim, son of an hung (NPF), Yanthungo it is suspected to be the similar meeting with can- political party, why is it that social media is pres- Etsorhomo Yanthan of Patton (BJP), Chobhat- act of some miscreants didates of 39th Sanis and that some leaders are us- ently flooded with false Humtso village, was shot hung Odyuo (JD-U) and belonging to an oppos- 40th Bhandari assembly ing the NBCC platform to and fake propaganda, es- at around 10.45 pm. The R Thungchamo Ezung ing party. The owner of constituencies. The of- openly campaign against pecially in a Christian state suspect is still abscond- (NCP). the farmhouse is said to ficer informed that there BJP? Is it not in contraven- like ours. Lies, rumours ing, according to official Violence at 37th Tyui have told law enforcing was in place prohibition tion to the Clean Election and deceit have ousted sources. AC is reported to have agencies that the fire was of arms in public places; guidelines laid down by truth from our hearts and On Feb. 4, a case of taken place on the night caused ‘accidentally.’ use of fire crackers and the apex Church council?” most of us are like the pro- intimidation, assault and of Feb. 7 when one vehi- The latest incident explosives; use of masks; it wondered. verbial ‘pot calling the ket- vandalism also took place cle coming from Riphyim in Wokha town was re- and restriction on car- The timing of the anti- tle black’”. The BJP’s only in Forest colony in Wokha to Wokha town was alleg- ported on Feb. 11 evening rying cash of INR 50,000 BJP statement from the vested interest, it stated, town. Later an IED was edly burned at Yikhum at around 7.10 PM when and above. NBCC was not lost on the was development. found at a women rec- village’s gate. A similar in- one explosion occurred The DC expressed state unit. “With less than reational centre in Wokha cident also was reported at the town’s Police Point. hope that the elections three weeks left in the run village. The same evening, to have occurred on the However, no casualty was would be peacefully con- up to the state assembly it was reported that two same night at Longsa vil- reported. ducted in Wokha district, election, this sudden and houses belonging to the lage where a vehicle was Caught in the on- especially in the two dis- oblique declaration that father and brother of JD burned following an al- slaught of violence are turbed constituencies. He BJP, which was a partner in (U) candidate YM Humt- tercation between party the Wokha district ad- said that various organi- the NPF- led DAN govern- soe were attacked in Wok- workers. ministration and the po- sations have come out ment, is a communal party ha village. On Feb. 8 at Nyiro lice who have been left in support to ‘let peace is perplexing”. It was reported that range, there was a road with the unenviable job prevail in the district.’ He Confusing citizens, it three vehicles at the resi- blockade by a mob at Yan- of bringing the situation added that initiatives will dence of Humtsoe’s fa- thamo village preventing under control. Talking to be taken to spread the ther were set on fire by supporters of another Eastern Mirror, the dep- message of ‘clean elec- miscreants while three candidate from passing uty commissioner (DC) of tion’ with support from more were damaged at through. Shortly after, Wokha Dr. Manazir Jeela- the churches and civil or- his brothers’ residence at another mob at Nyiro vil- ni Sammon said that the ganisations. ‘A’ khel in Wokha village. lage reportedly assaulted law enforcement is ren- According to police Five persons were arrest- some people and in the dering its best to keep the sources, there are six ed in this regard, sources process burned two vehi- situation under control. companies of the Rail- from the district adminis- cles. “All the candidates way Protection Force tration said. The same afternoon, have been informed not (RPF) stationed at Wokha Following the arrest, it violence occurred at to take the law into their district along with four was reported that on Feb. Blue Hill colony outside own hands. And they companies of the Indian 5 a mob gathered outside the NPF candidate’s resi- have been told to take Reserve battalion includ- the police station in Wok- dence at 37th Tyui AC this message down to all ing one Mahila battalion. ha and pelted stones. where more vehicles were their supporters,” the DC It was informed that three The candidates from vandalised. In the evening said. He informed about more CRPF companies 38th Wokha AC are TM at around 7.45 pm, an a meeting he had with will soon arrive in Wokha.

In the backdrop of national leaders decided apprehension from vari- to form an alliance with Naga issue tops... ous quarters pertaining the NDPP. “When a leader leads from for their magnanimous to the new alliance and “As the decision for behind, it is very danger- gesture. seat-sharing agreement the alliance has been de- ous for the people,” he re- Later, speaking to me- between the BJP and cided at the central level, marked. dia persons on the side- the NDPP, the state BJP we have to abide by the With all the elected lines of the event, Rio jus- unit’s president Visaso- decision of our leaders, representatives of the 12th tified his joining the NDPP lie Lhoungu on Mon. as- being a national party,” he house becoming part of saying that he was back- serted that the decision said. He pointed out that the government without stabbed time and again by was taken by central lead- although the party was a opposition, he pointed the NPF’s leadership. ers in view that a stable part of an alliance with out that whatever they On being asked to government in the state other parties in the state, were doing was not good comment that he was be- would usher in develop- there were no seat-shar- enough in the eyes of the ing held responsible for ment and that the pro- ing. For the forthcoming people. With the people the crises in the NPF, Rio tracted Naga political is- election though, the BJP not getting the benefits flatly denied it. “It was on sue would be pursued to and the NDPP are working meant for them under the my request that they sent its ‘logical conclusion.’ together ‘through seat- opposition-less govern- me (to Delhi). But they Speaking at the elec- sharing.’ Both BJP and ment, the public had been betrayed me and they tion campaign kick-off NDPP candidates are ‘alli- made to play the part of did not consult me. They programme for Northern ance candidates’ and both opposition. Everything is stabbed me from behind Angami-II AC NDPP can- parties need to support out there for the public to because of greed and craze didate Rio at Chiechama, each another, he said. judge, he said. for power had destroyed Lhoungu said that the BJP “Our objective should Meanwhile, Rio ac- everything—the image of as a political party in Na- be to help and support knowledged the Nagaland the party, the government galand had expanded over our alliance candidates BJP unit and its president and the Nagas as a whole,” the years. The party had to help them win and for agreeing to a 20:40 he lamented. decided that it would not form the government with seat-sharing agreement When reminded that go into any alliance with unity and cooperation,” with the NDPP, and also in 2008, during his tenure other parties and would Lhoungu said. He clarified the constituency’s repre- as chief minister, the party contest the election inde- that ‘supporting one an- sentative Dr. Neiphrezo had passed a resolution pendently. other’ did not mean that Keditsu for sacrificing his that a sitting MPs would However, the central BJP members were joining seat so that he (Rio) could not be given ticket as most party leaders were of the NDPP or NDPP members come back and contest in of them returned to con- view that the BJP being a were shifting allegiance. the elections. test in the state election, national party, an alliance He said that the Naga While delivering his he said that it was a politi- with a regional party in the people desired Rio to re- speech at the programme, cal decision that a sitting state would deliver a ‘bet- turn as chief minister and he informed of having re- MP should not return to ter, understanding govern- lead the state. This was ceived the news that his the state unless the party ance’ to the Naga people, validated and agreed by opponent, NPF candi- or the people felt that his he said. He remarked that BJP leaders that he should date Chupfu-o Angami, service was required hint- although the BJP was in an be the chief ministerial had withdrawn his nomi- ing that his return had alliance with the NPF pre- candidate. “The BJP has nation to contest in the been due to the latter. viously, the latter was un- full faith in him (Rio) to forthcoming election. The willing to share more than lead the Naga people. Let former chief minister ex- BJP-NDPP alliance is for 9-10 seat while the NDPP us work together as a team pressed gratitude to An- welfare of Nagas – Lhoun- agreed to 20 seats. There- and not on party colours,” gami and his supporters gu fore, he said that the BJP he appealed. Final list of candidates for Nagaland assembly elections 2018 A/C Name NPF NDPP BJP INC NPP JDU NCP AAP LJP IND 1 Dimapur - l Pukhavi Yepthomi Tovihoto Ayemi W Khlie Kapfo 2 Dimapur - ll Moatoshi Longkumer Supulepten S Amos 3 Dimapur - lll Azheto Zhimomi Tokheho Yepthomi Khaminlun Tunglung Wedie-U Kronu 4 Ghaspani - l N. Jacob Zhimomi Nagavito Sumi Akavi N Zhimomi Z Kasheto Yeptho 5 Ghaspani - ll Kevingulie Khro Zhaleo Rio Khekiye K Sema 6 Tening Namduadi Rangkau Zeliang Namri Nchang Tarie Zeliang 7 Peren TR Zeliang Iherie Ndang Kengim Kulimbe 8 Western Angami Keneizhakho Nakhro Kevisekho Kruse Asu Keyho 9 Kohima Town Tseilhoutuo Rhutso Niekiesalie Kire 10 Northern Angami-l Khriehu Liezietsu Kekhrielhoulie Yhome 11 Northern Angami-ll Neiphiu Rio 12 Tseminyu Loguseng Semp R Khing Levi Rengma Thapimo Semy 14 Southern Angami-l Khrielezo Bio Vikho-O Yhoshu Nagakul Tase Medokul Sophie 15 Southern Angami-ll Kropol Vitsu Zale Neikha 13 Pughoboto Y Vikheho Swu Sukhato A Sema Kheyihe Zhimomi 16 Pfutsero Thenucho Tunyi Neiba Kronu Kewekhape Therie Vivolie Kezo 17 Chizami Kezhienyi Khalo Kevechutso Kewepelo Tsuhah Deo Nukhu Rekha Rose 18 Chazouba Chotisuh Sazo Kudecho Khamo 19 Phek Kuzholuzo Neinu Kupota Khesoh Shezota Lohe 20 Meluri Yitachu Nyusietho Nyuthe M Hopeson Snock 21 Tuli Amenba Yaden James Yaden Lepzungchiba Jamir L Temjen Jamir S Imtiwapang Jamir Lipokmar Tzudir I Chubatangit 22 Arkakong Nuklutoshi Mayang Lima Imnatiba K.Temjen Jamir 23 Impur Imtiwapang TN Mannen 24 Angetyongpang S Chuba Longkumer Alemtemshi Jamir Shashimar Jamir Supongwati Tongpang Ozukum 25 Mongoya Ngangshi K Ao Alemtemshi Jamir Supongmeren Jamir 26 Aonglenden Toshipokba Imtikumzuk 27 Mokokchung Town C Apok Jamir Metsubo Jamir Rongsenshilu Temsuwati 28 Koridang Imkong L Imchen C Lima Imchen Chalukumba 29 Jangpetkong ET Sunup Longriniken K. Chuba 30 Alongtaki Benjongliba Temjen Imna Along 31 Akuluto Khekaho Assumi Kazheto 32 Atoizo Picto Shohe KL Chishi 33 Suruhuto Kaito Jakhalu H.Khehovi 34 Aghunato Hukiye N Tissica Phukayi Sumi 35 Zunheboto S Hukavi Zhimomi KT Sukhalu 36 Satakha Zheito Chophy Ghukhui Zhimomi G Kaito Aye 37 Tyui Yankithung Y Patton Chopathung Odyuo R Thungchamo Ezung 38 Wokha Chumben Murry TM Lotha Mhonbemo Humtsoe 39 Sanis Y Renbomo Kikon Mhathung Yanthan Ralanthung Ramongo Jami Senkathung Jami Sulangthung Lotha 40 Bhandari Achumbemo Kokon Mmhonlumo Kokon ET Ezung M. Lotha Mhonjan Myinthungo Mozhui 41 Tizit Khongjah Konyak P Paiwang Konyak Naowang Konyak Wangto T. Hatpha 42 Wakching YM Yollow MC Konyak 43 Tapi Tingthok Noke Konyak Lanpha Konyak Wanglem Konyak Aphoa Konyak 44 Phomching K Kongam Konyak Pohwang T Ngampai Konyak Chingsak Konyak 45 Tehok CL John C Kawang Konyak Shaboh Konyak Chingki 46 Mon Town N Thongwang Konyak Y Mankhao Hawang T Wangsha Cheong Konyak 47 Aboi Eshak Konyak Awan Konyak 48 Moka EE Pangteang K Kiko Konyak 55 Tobu Naiba Konyak Bongkhao 49 Tamlu BS Nganglang B Pongshak Phom B. P Heweih Phom Moigam Phom Changkam 50 Longleng TL Semdok Pangnyu Phom Y. B. Angam 51 Noksen W Chingmak Chang CM Chang I Noksenlemba Chang K. Mangyangpula 52 Longkhim Chare Muthingyuba Sangtam Imtilemba Cholongse Sangtam 53 Tuensang Sadar-l Toyang Changkong T Mongko 54 Tuensang Sadar-ll Kejong Rakhila Wongtu Chang H Zungkum Chang 56 Noklak P Longon Haiying K. Khaming P. Mulang 57 Thonoknyu S Heno YP Chillio Pakhiu Khiamniungan L. Khumo 58 Shamator Chessore R Tohanba Toshi Wongtung K. Yimso H. Mukam 59 Seyochung Sitimi Kipili Kahsiho Sangtam 60 Pungro Kiphire Torechu Yankiu Yimchunger S.K. James T. Yangseo Sangtam Lithriyem Dupongle Source: ECI/CEO EM Graphics 6 What a Fossil Revolution Reveals EastErn Mirror DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2018 About the History of ‘Big Data’ on very long timescales. One of their which allowed him to perform quan- extinctions documented by my fa- David Sepkoski | Aeon signature contributions was the dis- titative analysis of populations over ther and others led to a revision of the covery that life has experienced ma- time. What he found was that the his- Darwinist belief that the diversity of Taking Credit n 1981, when I was nine years jor, catastrophic mass extinctions at tory of life, seen through data, reveals life has been basically stable through- old, my father took me to see a grand pattern of dynamic succes- evelopment and politics are two different least five times in the Earth’s history out geological history. Raiders of the Lost Ark. Although (this is why many people now refer to sion: as some groups of organisms Secondly, and more broadly, cul- things. But shamelessly, those who are in I had to squint my eyes during the current biodiversity as the ‘sixth ascended and thrived, others passed ture has changed significantly. Yes, power always beat the drum of development. D some of the scary scenes, I loved extinction’). away to extinction, apparently in a computers have allowed faster and While addressing the people, strangely they forget itI – in particular because I was fairly By the mid-1980s, what began as coordinated fashion. more powerful statistical analysis that development is an ongoing process. No one or sure that Harrison Ford’s character a small, iconoclastic movement had Bronn presented his theoretical than what was possible with pen and no political party can alone claim the credit. There was based on my dad. My father was achieved fairly stunning success. A case by marshalling his evidence in paper. But even more fundamentally, are numerous instances where one will find that the a palaeontologist at the University of vindicating moment came, in 1984, many hundreds of pages of data ta- they have changed how we ‘see’ data. foundation stone of a development project was laid Chicago, and I’d gone on several field when the English geneticist John bles and statistical summaries. While In the earlier 19th century, graphs by someone and it was inaugurated by someone else. trips with him to the Rocky Moun- Maynard Smith – notoriously skepti- several other naturalists of the early such as Bronn’s (or other kinds of Government may come and go. But development tains, where he seemed to transform cal of palaeontology’s value to evolu- 19th century also pursued a numeri- visualisations, such as line graphs) will always go on. into a rock-hammer-wielding super- tionary analysis – published an essay cal approach to taxonomy, Bronn were relatively novel, and their ubiq- But as three north-eastern states will go for polls hero. in Nature in 1984 inviting palaeon- took it further than anyone else, and uity not yet established. Yet in our in February, as usual political parties and its leaders That illusion was shattered some tologists to the ‘high table’ of evolu- championed it as a new methodology own time, it’s taken for granted that are not missing any opportunity to claim that how years later when I figured out what tionary biology (a reference to the Ox- for palaeontology. Along with his sta- the best way of understanding large, much development they had ensured to the popu- he actually did: far from spending his bridge practice of seating fellows and tistical tables, Bronn also presented complex phenomena often involves lace while in power. Sadly, more often than not, all time climbing dangerous cliffs and professors on a raised platform in the innovative visualisations of his data ‘crunching’ the numbers via comput- these claims are not true. More interestingly, some- digging up dinosaurs, Jack Sepkoski dining hall). in the form of what are now called ers, and projecting the results as visu- times our leaders argue like children to take credit for spent most of his career in front of a The analytical, data-driven pal- ‘spindle diagrams’. These depict al summaries. certain projects. They did all these just to garner few computer, building what would be- aeobiology pioneered by my father changes in the diversity of a higher That’s not a bad thing, but it poses more votes. They do not realise that such false claims come the first comprehensive data- has now become a cottage industry. taxonomic unit (say, a family) as a line some challenges. In many scientific belittle their images. They do not realise that they are base on the fossil record of life. The Much like algorithms are used in ge- whose thickness varies depending on fields, from genetics to economics analysis that he and his colleagues nomics to automate data analysis, a the number of species or genera it duty-bound to provide development to the people. to palaeobiology, a kind of implicit performed revealed new understand- group of researchers at the University contains at a given time. trust is placed in the images and the If fruits of development do not reach to the people, ings of phenomena such as diversifi- of Wisconsin-Madison, for example, If this approach is so old, why were algorithms that produce them. Often they will cease to be in power. Any amount of beating cation and extinction, and changed recently announced a project called palaeontologists treated like ‘stamp viewers have almost no idea how they own drum will not be able to remain them in power the way that palaeontologists work. ‘PaleoDeepDive’ – a ‘statistical ma- collectors’ for so long, and why was were constructed. The complexity of as the people are well aware who has delivered the But he was about as different from chine-reading and learning system, to modern palaeobiology considered computers has made data-analysis a goods and who has failed. Indiana Jones as you can get. The automatically find and extract fossil- ‘revolutionary’? Computers do have black-box, something it’s hard for hu- How greedy the politicians are to take credit for intertwining tales of my father and occurrence data from the scientific an important role in this story, but mans to peer into. At the same time, development can be judged from this incident. Once, his discipline contains lessons for literature’. Palaeobiology’s success one that’s not necessarily as deter- computer jockeys such as my dad someone had mentioned about a mini cement plant the current era of algorithmic analy- has paralleled the advent of comput- minative as it seems at first glance. have achieved a new cultural status to a politician. The politician was quick to respond sis and artificial intelligence (AI), ing and the internet, and would seem While Bronn and others advocated – if not quite Indiana Jones, they still that the plant was built by his efforts. But when re- and points to the value-laden way in like an obvious example of the deter- for an analytical approach through- have a kind of power and authority minded that it was not wise to build such a plant in which we ‘see’ data. mining impact of technology on sci- out the 19th century, it failed to catch most of us can’t access. such a remote place from where the nearest market My dad was part of a group of in- ence. on. Some palaeontologists objected Increasingly, with the advances in is at least ten-hour drive, the politician fumed and novators in palaeontology who iden- The real story is somewhat more to making broad theoretical claims machine-learning and AI, even those ended the conversation abruptly. In this regard, the tified as ‘palaeobiologists’ – meaning complicated, however. My father and based on what was (admittedly, at the authorities are sometimes mystified more recent example is the claim of the Prime Min- that they approached their science his colleagues did not, in fact, ‘invent’ time) a very fragmentary record; oth- by how their algorithms work. Indeed, ister that his government has ushered a new era of not as a branch of geology, but rather the practice of analysing the history ers rejected the data-driven approach there are many palaeontologists who development in the north-east. Yes, one cannot deny as the study of the biology and evolu- of life using data. That approach was because its results often clashed with are concerned that more traditional the fact that these days the region is getting more at- tion of past life. Since Charles Darwin’s introduced long before the advent of the Darwinian expectation of gradual, methods – developing deep familiar- tention from the Centre. But the present government time, palaeontology – especially the computers, as far back as the 1830s unbroken evolutionary development ity with past organisms or environ- at the Centre alone should not be credited for this. study of the marine invertebrates that and ’40s, when the discipline of pal- (pointing instead to an irregular tem- ments – have been eclipsed by the make up most of the record – involved aeontology was still brand-new. po in the development of life). Efforts to bring the region at par with other mainland lure of easy results and quick publica- descriptive tasks such as classifying One of the first scientists to ex- But modern palaeobiology suc- tion offered by data-crunching. The states started long ago. For example, ongoing Naga or correlating fossils with layers of the plore life’s history with data was the ceeded where Bronn and others stakes for this one scientific discipline peace talk was initiated in mid-nineties by the then Earth (known as stratigraphy). Some 19th-century German palaeontolo- failed, for two reasons. First, by the might seem fairly low, but in an age of prime minister P. V. Narsimha Rao. Since then India invertebrate palaeontologists studied gist Heinrich Georg Bronn. During his 1970s some biologists – and especial- molecular genomics and Google ana- has got five prime ministers. All of them worked hard evolution, too, but often these stud- lifetime, Bronn was one of the leading ly palaeontologists such as Stephen lytics, for the rest of us they couldn’t to find an amicable solution of this vexed problem. ies were regarded by evolutionary bi- naturalists in Europe; his posthumous Jay Gould – had become much more be higher. We all are waiting for the final solution. The solution ologists and geneticists as little more fame is connected to his status as one receptive to challenging Darwin’s may come during the tenure of the present regime or than ‘stamp collecting’. of the first translators of Darwin’s On gradualist evolutionary assumptions. David Sepkoski is a historian of we will have to wait little further. May be by then the The use of computers to analyse the Origin of Species (1859). But an Gould (who was my father’s gradu- science specialising in the history of country can be under a different regime. But no mat- large data sets changed this image – intriguing feature of Bronn’s work is ate mentor at Harvard University) the modern natural sciences at the ter under which regime the Nagas get the final solu- particularly because it allowed palae- that he treated the history of life as promoted a theory of ‘punctuated Max Planck Institute for the History tion, credit should go to all of those who made efforts ontologists such as my dad, and his a history of data. Much as palaeon- equilibria’ – the insight that lineages of Science in Berlin. His latest book to bring back peace in this region. Neither any indi- colleague David Raup at the Univer- tologists do today, he painstakingly persist for long stretches with very lit- is Rereading the Fossil Record: The vidual should be credited for the solution, nor any- sity of Chicago, to expose patterns in amassed something akin to a huge, tle change, ‘punctuated’ by periods of Growth of Paleobiology as an Evolu- one claim to be the architect of peace in Nagaland. the history of life that emerged only paper ‘database’ of fossil groups, rapid evolution. Likewise, the mass tionary Discipline (2012). So, it will be better if political parties and its leaders make public their plans for development instead of claiming credits for simply being associated with the process. Pledge Signed by Political Parties and NBCC For Clean Elections 1. Shall not buy votes with money. 11. Shall have a dear and realistic manifesto. 2. Shall not insist/force Clan, Khel, Village, and family to declare support for a 12. Shall avoid house to house campaign. particular candidate. 13. Shall discipline the party workers and educate them with CEC instructed by DAILY 3. Shall not bribe the voters with money or materials. the NBCC. 4. Shall not distribute party money or provide party-based development work 14. Shall not use/spread false propaganda for personal gain. during election time. 15. Shall not be involved in booth capturing and any other activities which are PATH 5. Shall not distribute alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicants to voters. unbecoming of any political party. 6. Shall not set up camps in colony/khel/vlllage/town. 16. Shall deliver peace, justice, and development for our people 7. Shall not put up flags and posters on an individual household except in party 17. Shall participate in the Common Platforms organized by the Clean Election office and house of the candidate. committee. A Blessing Bowl 8. Shall not provide feasting, picnic, or go for procession. 18. Shall support NBCC-CEC guidelines in letter and spirit, and cooperate with 9. Shall not use force, intimidation and undue influence to the voters. all the initiatives of Association level CEC-Core Committee. 10. Shall not use the support of underground/NPGs for threatening voters. Issued in public interest

READERS’ MIRROR VIEWS & REVIEWS What Did You Expect? hen elephant popula- rights so that their executive members ganisations of the R.S.S. and that the lence? The Self-Seekers who would fill tion swelled in Africa, may get their share of the plunder. Bajrang Dal is the militant youth wing their pockets Today, at the expense of BIBLE READ: ROMANS 1:1–10 some countries intro- And our “Freedom Fighters”! What a of the V.H.P.? Did the B.J.P. Party come Nagaland’s Tomorrow. The only rea- duced the system of laugh! Our supposed oppressor, In- out of the blue to contest the 13th son why violence has not broken out THOUGHT FOR TODAY: culling (selective kill- dia, frees us from paying taxes to it, at Nagaland Legislative Assembly Polls? in other Districts and among other I thank my God every time I remember you. ing)W of elephants, in an effort to con- the same time pumping Thousands of Did Fundamentalist Hindus suddenly Tribes is because there is less aware- Philippians 1:3 trol their increasing population. They Crores of Rupees into our Economy, begin committing atrocities on Chris- ness of the importance of Assembly targeted adult Bull Elephants, but while our “Freedom Fighter” tax us to tians? Where was your condemnation Elections. he familiar bing of an arriving email caught my at- soon found out that adolescent males enrich themselves! Do you know how of the B.J.P. Party all these years, and But as Polling Day approaches, tention while I wrote at my computer. Usually I try took up the behaviour of random and absurd and perverse that it? before Electoral Canvassing was be- I expect more violence to erupt in Tto resist the temptation to check every email but the senseless destruction. These young Religion is supposed to give us a gun? I do not recall you refusing the other places. Canvassing for votes subject line was too enticing: “You are a blessing.” male elephants, not only uprooted Moral Compass, something which hiring of the Covenant Hall to the B.J.P. in the usual manner has been pre- Eagerly, I opened it to discover a faraway friend tell- trees and destroyed vegetation, but we can use to guide our thoughts and You may make excuses that it was not vented by the false slogan, “Solution ing me she was praying for my family. Each week, she began attacking other animals, with- deeds. The refusal of The Churches, the B.J.P., but The Airports Authority before Election”. The Candidates have displays one Christmas card photo in her kitchen table out rhyme or reason. This led to the under the aegis of the Joint Christian of India (if I recall correctly) that hired been deprived of 2 months of trying “Blessing Bowl” and prays for that family. She wrote, “I discovery that without the restraining Forum, to take part in the scam of, the Hall, but when you “found out” to convince the swing voters to sup- thank my God every time I remember you” (Philippians presence of the mature Bulls, who en- “Solution before Election”, made me that the B.J.P. was going to use it, you port them. All the action that should 1:3) and then highlighted our efforts to share God’s love forced hierarchical and societal disci- think that our N.B.C.C. had managed could have refused. Even hotels re- have been spread over three months pline, it became a free-for-all among to recover some semblance of sanity, serve the right to refuse admission to has been compressed to 20 odd days. with others—our “partnership” in the gospel. the young male elephants. but its latest statement, denouncing customers, why couldn’t you. I agree Rival Candidates will have to spend Through my friend’s intentional gesture, the apostle So, if lack of rules and discipline Electoral Violence, but at the same with what you have stated, but the more and cause more mayhem to buy Paul’s words to the Philippians came trickling into my in- can affect an animal that functions time pushing an Anti-B.J.P. Agenda, timing stinks to High Heaven. the vacillators or threaten them into box, creating the same joy in my heart I suspect readers more on instinct than reason, how smacks of Political Propaganda on Why are we shocked by the Poll- submission, respectively. God For- received from his first-century thank-you note. It seems much more will it affect men? Men behalf of some other Party. Is this your Related Violence taking place in bid that more pain and destruction Paul made it a habit to speak his gratitude to those who who can reason, who can recognise “Clean Election” Agenda? Wokha and Mokokchung? What did should follow; but all violence that has worked alongside him. A similar phrase opens many of cause and effect? Everything you stated about the you expect? We have culled Naga So- happened and all that may follow, is his letters: “I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all Look at us, everything about us atrocities committed by Hindu Fun- ciety of people who are Holy, Good largely the fault of all the proponents of you, because your faith is being reported all over the is corrupted and perverted. We seek damentalists is true. I was horrified and Law Abiding, and replaced them of the lie, “Solution before Election”. world” (Romans 1:8). Government Employment, not to when I read about the deaths of Mr. with Self-Seekers. When the Elders We need honesty and accountabil- In the first century, Paul blessed his co-laborers with serve the people, but to loot the peo- Graham Staines and his sons. But of a Society break the law day in and ity in Nagaland; if not, we can expect ple of what is rightfully theirs; we seek when did you wake up to the fact that day out for decades at a stretch; when nothing but destruction and may- a thank-you note of prayerfulness. In the twenty-first cen- Elected Office, not to build up Society the Bharatiya Janata Party is the Politi- Society is deprived of Justice; do you hem. tury, my friend used a Blessing Bowl to bring joy into my but to destroy it, by looting our State. cal Wing of the Rashtriya Swayamse- expect the Young to obey Laws you God Save Nagaland day. How might we thank those who serve in the mission Our Civil Societies, instead of safe- vak Sangh? Or that the Vishwa Hindu have broken, time and again? Who are of God with us today? guarding the rights of Society, sell our Parishad is one of the Member Or- guiding and inciting the Youth to Vio- Kahuto Chishi Sumi

Who can you thank today? The contents of articles in this page do not necessarily reflect the Editorial view or policy of the paper. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 7 The End Novel System to Predict of Sleep? Outcome of Chemotherapy cientists have devel- cal tomographic breast imag- techniques can,” Hielscher treatment and avoid side-ef- tients who respond and those Jessa Gamble | Aeon oped a new optical ing system” generates three- said, in a paper published in fects,” said Dawn Hershman, who do not respond to therapy. imaging system that dimensional (3-D) images of the journal Radiology. also a professor at the varsity. Moreover, while other im- ...from previous issue uses red- and near-in- both breasts simultaneously. Neoadjuvant chemother- The researchers analysed aging technologies, such X-ray frared light to predict The images also enable the apy is the standard treatment imaging data from patients imaging, use damaging radia- s soon as we close our eyes for sleep, responseS to chemotherapy by researchers to look at blood for some women with newly with invasive breast cancer tion, MRIs are expensive and a large proportion of available en- as early as two weeks. flow in the breasts, see how the diagnosed invasive breast and captured a series of im- take a long time, from 30-90 ergy is freed up. Just as most planes “There is currently no vasculature changes, and how cancer. But fewer than half ages during a breath hold of minutes, to perform. must be grounded to refuel, we must method that can predict treat- the blood interacts with a tu- of women treated with the at least 15 seconds, which in- But the new system takes be asleep to restore our brains for the ment outcome of chemother- mour. chemotherapy achieve a com- hibited the backflow of blood images in less than 10 min- nextA day. A radical sleep technology would per- apy early on in treatment, so “This helps us distinguish plete response. through the veins. utes and uses harmless light mit the equivalent of aerial refuelling, which this is a major advance,” said malignant from healthy tissue “If we know early that a pa- The researchers found that and can be performed more extends the range of a single flight (or waking Andreas Hielscher, professor and tells us how the tumour is tient is not going to respond to various aspects of the blood in- frequently than MRI, the re- day). at Columbia University. responding to chemotherapy the treatment they are getting, flow and outflow could be used searchers said. Such attempts are likely to meet with pow- The novel dynamic “opti- earlier than other imaging it may be possible to change to distinguish between pa- Source: IANS erful resistance from a culture that assumes that ‘natural’ is ‘optimal’. Perceptions of what is within normal range dictate what sort of hu- man performance enhancement is medically acceptable, above which ethics review boards get cagey. Never mind that these bell curves The All India Muslim Personal have shifted radically throughout history. Nev- er mind that if we are to speak of maintaining natural sleep patterns, that ship sailed as soon Law Board Continues to Be Regressive as artificial light turned every indoor environ- ment into a perpetual mid-afternoon in May. Mohammad Sajjad |The Wire Ahmad Khan in 1932. Khan was a suc- piling field reports on caste-based dis- Nadvi, this was an exclusively Sunni is- Our contemporary sleep habits are not in cessful lawyer. The couple had three crimination within Indian Muslims. sue. Nadvi’s influence on the board can any sense natural and ancestral human sleep- he board seems to have for- sons and two daughters. In 1975, Bano The clergy does agree with the in- be gauged by the fact that in the two- ing patterns would be very difficult to integrate gotten its progressive roots, was driven out of her home in Indore. terpretation that instant triple talaq is day plenary session, the AIMPLB could into modern life. In the 1990s, the psychiatrist instead choosing not to sup- In April 1978, she filed a case for main- wrong or un-Quranic. Yet they stub- not take the decision to expel Nadvi Thomas Wehr of the National Institute of Men- port fights for gender and so- tenance of Rs 500 a month, under Sec- bornly refuse to declare its prohibition. from the organisation’s executive com- tal Health in Maryland put subjects on a natu- cial justice. tion 125 of Criminal Procedure Code. They are also dismissive about the fact mittee. They first put it in abeyance ral lighting schedule and observed complex TOn February 10-11, 2018 in Hydera- In November 1978, Bano, then 62, got that most of Muslim-majority coun- and then hours after wrapping up the sleeping rhythms. Falling asleep at dusk and bad, the 26th plenary session of the divorced. In court, the judge said that tries have already banned the practice. session, made it clear that they had ex- waking at dawn, volunteers experienced a sort All India Muslim Personal Law Board, even under Muslim law, Khan was The AIMPLB was expected to in- pelled Nadvi. This expulsion has been of anti-nap in the middle of the night — a two- comprising the ulema, took place. bound to pay his former wife mainte- troduce a model nikahnama (Islamic issued only under community pres- hour period of quiet, meditative repose during There were to stated agendas: Babri nance. marriage contract) “that would obli- sure. which prolactin levels spiked. This is backed up Masjid and triple talaq. In 1986, when Shah Bano was 70, her gate grooms to vow against the use of by historical records from pre-industrial times: Just before this meet, one of the arduous judicial victory was upturned instant triple talaq”, but it maintained A progressive history early modern English households observed members of the board, Salman Nadvi, by legislative tyranny. Politicians had a curious silence on the key issue. The The moving spirit behind the founda- ‘first sleep’ and ‘second sleep’, with the time in had already entered into some kind succumbed to the conservative elite of AIMPLB refrained from bringing out tion of the Personal Law Board was between used to pray or socialise with family of negotiations with another persona the Muslim minority, led by the AIM- a model nikahnama because such a Minatullah Rahmani (1912-91). Rah- members. non grata, Shri Shri Ravi Shankar, re- PLB. But the AIMPLB, which claims to model will have to make it explicit mani was associated with the Imarat-e- Human enhancement is now being driven portedly for some kind of out-of-court have the support of a large cross-sec- that in accordance with the Supreme Shariah, which was founded in 1921 at by military imperatives, at least in the US, be- settlement. Informed observers from tion of the community, never looked Court verdict, instant triple talaq is il- Patna, under the auspices of Maulana cause civilian society is more conservative in the community are under the impres- back to see how Shah Bano was man- legal. They are obviously reluctant to Azad. It fought both British colonialism its approach. Dedicated divisions such as the sion that Nadvi is emulating Zafar aging financially. Nor have they been enter this particular statutory text. With and the Muslim League’s communal US Air Force’s Human Effectiveness Directorate Sareshwala in becoming close to the concerned about other such women or these kinds of intransigence, the clergy separatism. The founder of the Imarat- try to make humans better at what they do nat- prime minister. This impression has supported those fighting their oppres- is seen as an impediment in the way of e-Shariah, Maulana Sajjad (1880-1940), urally. It’s a missed opportunity for a society- been building for a while now. sive husbands. social reforms and gender justice. not only chastised Jinnah and his two- wide push to understand and reduce our need People like Shri Shri Ravi Shankar Recently, the Supreme Court invali- Muslim entrepreneurs, who often nation theory, but also insisted on the to power the brain down for hours every day. and Ramdev are often identified with dated instant triple talaq. The AIMPLB sponsor the extravagant sessions of fact that religious rituals must be con- Every hour we sleep is an hour we are not work- the current regime. Informed segments did not endorse the Supreme Court de- the ulema (otherwise known for and fined to private spheres. He deliber- ing, finding mates, or teaching our children; if of the community were therefore al- cision, displaying their lack of trust in expected to be quite frugal), should ated upon limits of religious rights in a sleep does not have a vital adaptive function ready quite apprehensive about the the judiciary once again. Soon after, a therefore rethink their priorities. multi-religious society like India, and to pay for its staggering opportunity cost, it AIMPLB as a whole. They saw this ne- Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha. This Another vital issue that the AIMPLB talked about principles that could be could be ‘the greatest mistake the evolution- gotiation as an exercise in cozying up to Bill explicitly refers to the stand of the has been refraining from addressing is used to resolve communal issues. This ary process ever made’, in the words of Allan the central government. AIMPLB in the court, that triple talaq the sub-sectarian rivalries and com- was his way of fighting the competitive Rechtschaffen, the pioneering sleep researcher It is surprising that while the Babri can be outlawed only through legisla- munal conflicts because of certain reli- communalism of the late colonial era. and professor of psychiatry at the University of Masjid matter is sub judice, the organi- tion. Yet, the AIMPLB did not prepare a gious rituals performed or processions Today, when once again communal Chicago. sation felt there was still a rationale be- draft Bill of its own for debate. brought out in the public sphere. polarisation is rising on an unprece- In her award-winning Beggars trilogy of hind deliberating on it. Why not let the About this Bill, a Muslim friend of Rivalries and competitions among dented scale, the clergy, as well as other the 1990s, the American science fiction writer law take its course and wait for a ver- mine, a senior police officer, said, certain sub-sects (maslak) is giving segments, need to persuade their re- Nancy Kress posited a world in which genetic dict? What are the political implications “I welcome it. Not too enthusiasti- rise to the assertion of maslaki identi- spective communities to confine ritu- modification has become de rigeur. One of of such deliberations? cally, though. Some serious constitu- ties in public sphere. This assertion als to the private sphere as much as these ‘genemods’ — cooked up by gifted chil- This kind of back-room negotiation tional questions, not to mention many often leads communal clashes – both possible. It will be instructive for the dren let loose in a lab — eliminates sleep and is nothing but a brazen subversion of jurisprudential quibbles, have been inter-maslak and inter-religious (Hin- AIMPLB ulema to revisit their own his- even bucks the sci-fi convention of dire side ef- the judiciary as an institution. This is raised. It is hard to ignore them. It is a du-Muslim). In recent decades, some tory of inclusivity, plurality and justice. fects, instead endowing the fortunate Sleepless even more true because Nadvi did not bad law, in intention, in conception, developments have taken place. For True, an appeal from the ulema of with bonuses of greater intelligence and emo- take the AIMPLB along. Nadvi and his and so it will be, in execution. A much instance: Deobandi maslak on these practices, tional stability. The side effects are, instead, colleagues have anyway been all but abused law it is going to be. But that is * To observe the Prophet’s birthday, which are essentially associated with societal — the unevenly distributed technol- discarded by the board – they carry the flip side of it. In totality, this is the on the 12th day of the third month of the Barelvi maslak, will invite a reaction ogy becomes the basis of a social schism, in hardly any representative status. need of the hour to save the Supreme the Islamic calendar, a Muhammadi from them. Therefore, the Barelwi ule- which a perpetually productive elite rules a What’s happening now appears to be Court’s judgement from subversion at Julus, with green flag, is brought out on ma from the Personal Law Board and sleep-dependent majority of Livers. Kress pre- a repeat of what the ulema did in 1986, the societal level. One of the shortcom- the streets. This specific day was ear- beyond should intervene to dissuade sciently anticipated the ethical implications of when they forced the then government ings I find in this law is that the maul- lier called “12 wafaat”, as the same date the community from using loudspeak- our emerging era of what the neuroscientist to legislate against the Supreme Court vis who are still going to uphold the is supposed to be the date Prophet’s ers. Roy Hamilton of the University of Pennsylvania verdict in the Shah Bano case, in favour validity of triple talaq have not been death. The expression of “barah wa- By refraining from such reformist has dubbed ‘cosmetic neuroscience’, or the tai- of maintenance for a divorced woman. brought in its ambit. They, the real cul- faat” has now fallen to disuse, because interventions, the clergy is increasingly loring of our ancient brains to suit our modern They certainly punched above their prits, should be made liable to double death (wafaat) cannot be celebrated by being discredited. The board’s meet demands. weight then, harming the institution the punishment as handed to the man taking out processions on roads. in Hyderabad should have addressed Should technologies such as tDCS prove grievously. This had fuelled a reaction guilty of this crime. Also, such divorce- * Immediately after the early morn- these pressing and burning issues. In- safe and become widely available, they would from the Hindu right-wing – a group mongering maulvis who pronounce ing prayers, they will recite, in cho- stead they held another extravagant, represent an alternate route to human longevi- that has been only growing since then, the annulment of marriage at such out- rus, some Urdu rhymes in praise of megalomaniac meet, giving one more ty, extending our conscious lifespan by as much so much so that they are now a hegem- landish grounds as someone offering the Prophet (called qayaam) inside tool to the majoritarian right wing. as 50 per cent. Many of us cherish the time we onic political force. prayer behind an imam of another sect mosques. This recitation is on loud- The near silence of the educated spend in bed, but we don’t consciously experi- Yet, the educated middle class of should be sentenced to a minimum of speakers. This daily practice is increas- middle class of Muslims, on all these ence most of our sleeping hours — if they were Muslims, whatever little it may be, seven years in jail. Nothing has harmed ingly becoming a source of religious issues, is equally harmful. It is sad that reduced without extra fatigue, we might scarce- has not had the courage to speak out the Muslim community more than the conflicts, particularly in localities with even university teachers and research- ly notice a difference except for all those open, and persuade the community to put self inflicted wounds of fatwa issued by mixed populations. ers from the community have not been new hours in our night time existence. Lifespan enough pressure on the clergy to initi- malignant maulvis.” * Night long milad, again on loud- able to speak out and mount enough statistics often adjust for time spent disabled ate relevant reforms, despite their dis- Women’s rights activists, including speakers. pressure on the AIMPL board to mend by illness, but they rarely account for the ulti- comfiture with the AIMPLB. those from the Bhartiya Muslim Mahila The clergy, however, hasn’t felt the their ways and to move towards gender mate debilitation: lack of consciousness. Now The regressive state of affairs within Andolan, have welcomed the proposed necessity to issue an appeal that loud- and social justice. a life lived at 150 per cent might be within our the community on this specific issue Bill and have also suggested ways of speakers be avoided. grasp. Are we brave enough to choose it? can be gauged fully only when we re- strengthening it. However, the clergy is The board is so exclusionary that (Mohammad Sajjad is a professor Concluded visit the Shah Bano case. not engaging with such activists, just as Nadvi asked the Shia Board to stay clear in the Centre of Advanced Study in Shah Bano married Mohammad they are not engaging with those com- of the Babri Masjid issue. According to History, Aligarh Muslim University.)

Today’s ASTRO-PREDICTION

ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): There is a rough CANCER (JUN 22 - JUL 22): Things that require LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): A little foreign cul- CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19): You’ll find that stubbornness to the day that you may find hin- restriction and discipline on your part may be ture could be the thing you need right now to a sensitive mind that’s open to everything and ders your progress, Aries. There may be under- causing tension and opposition in your world to- spice things up a bit, Libra. It could be that you every possibility is exactly the thing you need at currents of opposition that are slowly wearing day, Cancer. The good news is that your mind is aren’t feeling a very strong connection with the this time in order to be successful in reaching all away at your psyche. Make sure that you don’t clear and you should feel in tune with the people environment around you. You could be anxious the goals you’re working toward, Capricorn. You’ll find that fall into the trap of feeling guilt or regret. These are useless around you. Know your allies and take care of them. Remind to spread your wings and explore your freedom. Start your sense of duty and need for plans and solid goals are emotions that you simply can do without. If people are being others of how much they mean to you. The most important small but think big. Get out of your rut and do more ex- key elements for getting to where you need to be. Gather in- negative or unreasonable, simply walk away from the situa- aspects of your life are your friends and family, so treat them ploring on your own. There’s a sobering, disciplined feel- formation and create a plan of attack that is well thought out. tion and find a better one. with unconditional love. ing to the day that could help you think realistically about your situation and where you want to go with it. AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): Today is a good TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): There are forces LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): Your internal fire may be day to be receptive to other people’s energies, working in your favor that you should be sure to feeling a bit smothered by a fierce reality check SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): Some days it may Aquarius. You’ll find that a sensitive attitude to- latch onto and take advantage of, Taurus. You’ll today, Leo. Give people the benefit of the doubt. be hard for you to get motivated, Scorpio, but if ward the people around you, combined with a bit find that your sense of duty and ability to plan are They are more perceptive than you may think. In ever there were a day in which it was easier than of hard work and willingness to fulfill your re- paying off in a very positive way. You’ll find that you’re able fact, it may behoove you to get some honest feedback today others, this would be the day. You’ll find that your sponsibilities, will make for an unstoppable winning combi- to check quite a few things off your list today. Think before from some people you trust. It could be difficult for you to mind is quite attuned to the situation around you and that your nation. Use this day to collect data and plan your goals. Take you act and take a time-out to rest and regroup if you need sort out the truth in your present situation, since you’re the sense of grounding is helping you manifest that which you responsibility for your actions and don’t be afraid to admit to. one caught in the middle of the maelstrom. Consider the wish to bring to life. There’s a sense of time restriction and your mistakes. perspective of another. limitation to the day that is prodding you to act now. GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 21): Missed connections PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): You’ll find that your and unfortunate misunderstandings will happen VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): Careful planning on SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): You may feel mind is sharp and penetrating today, Pisces. less frequently if you slow down and focus. Re- your part is starting to pay off, Virgo, but be care- a bit of restriction working to hold you back from Make sure you stay focused and organized. You member that you can do things yourself, Gemini. ful that you don’t alienate others in your quest to your current plans today, Sagittarius. It could be have the power of discipline behind you that will Don’t feel like you absolutely need approval from others be- be the best. You may not realize how your harsh that your mind is feeling restless and that you’re help you manifest quite a bit on a day like today. Keep in fore tackling the projects that you wish to complete. Your words affect the people around you. Be more sensitive to anxious to go, but there’s a feeling of discipline and caution mind that your openness to others and your incredible sen- mind is urging you to take the initiative today, so feel free to the feelings of others. Focus and be brave in your actions. nagging you and urging you to slow down. This might not be sitivity are some of your greatest gifts. Use your power to do so. Just make sure you aren’t too hasty in your actions. Hesitation may cause you to lose control of the situation. a bad idea. Discipline and willpower may be exactly the things create prosperity for yourself, but do it without hurting or You’ll be more productive if you think before you act. Know your boundaries, but push beyond them. you need in order to get where you’re going. manipulating others.

The contents of articles on this page do not necessarily reflect the Editoral view or policy of the paper EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 8 NATION Terror bid foiled on CRPF camp NEWS IN BRIEF RSS chief’s speech an insult Hurriyat activist shot dead by uni- in Srinagar; trooper killed dentified gunmen militants. Kashmir police Srinagar, Feb. 12 (PTI): Unidentified gunmen to- to every Indian — Rahul chief S.P. Vaid in a tweet day shot dead a separatist activist in the Beerwah New Delhi, Feb. 12 (PTI): said: “I congratulate alert area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, police Congress president Rahul CRPF sentry for averting said. Mohammad Yousuf Rather, an activist of the Gandhi today accused Suicidal attack in Karan Hurriyat Conference, was shot at by the gunmen RSS chief Mohan Bhag- nagar Srinagar. Fortu- at Charangam, a police official said. Rather died wat of “disrespecting” the nately two terrorists are in on the spot, the official said adding further details Army and those who have cordon & exchange of fire were awaited. laid down their lives for going on.” the country. Earlier around 4.30 Man commits suicide after being Gandhi slammed a.m., two militants were forced to lick spit on shoe Bhagwat over his remarks spotted by an alert sentry that the RSS could “pre- at the observation post Mumbai, Feb. 12 (PTI): A 35-year-old man allegedly committed suicide here after four persons assaulted pare” military personnel PTI of 23rd battalion of the him and forced him to lick a shoe on which one of faster than the Army. Army personnel frisk a man near the site of gun-battle between the CRPF in Karan Nagar The RSS chief’s speech security forces personnel and militants at Karan Nagar, in Srinagar area. the accused had spit, police said today. The four was an “insult” to eve- on Monday. The two were forced men attacked Kasim Shaikh in public near a market ry Indian, the Congress to flee as the alert sentry in the Cuffe Parade area of South Mumbai on Friday Srinagar, Feb. 12 (IANS): pital from where Paki- night over some personal enmity, a police official president said and de- PTI A paramilitary trooper stani LeT militant Naveed fired at them. Searches manded an apology from in the area revealed that said. During the incident, one of the accused spit on Indian Youth Congress activists protest against RSS Chief Mohan was killed in an ongoing Jat alias Abu Hunzullah his shoe and forced Shaikh to lick it, he said. Shaikh the RSS. Bhagwat over his controversial remarks, in New Delhi on Monday. gunfight with militants managed to escape on the militants, carrying “The RSS Chief ’s backpacks and AK-47 ri- managed to free himself from the attackers. But, holed up in a building February 6 after killing unable to bear the humiliation, he hanged himself speech is an insult to Army. #ApologiseRSS,” he pability. Swayamsewak after a failed terror bid on two policemen. fles, had taken shelter in every Indian, because it tweeted. will be ready to take on a building near the CRPF at his residence in the Cuffe Parade area on Saturday a CRPF camp in Srinagar, Police said residents morning, the official said. The police found a pur- disrespects those who Addressing an RSS the front if the country police said. in the vicinity have been camp, which was then have died for our nation. workers meet in Bihar faces such a situation and surrounded. ported suicide note from Shaikh’s house in which The trooper was evacuated to safety. he had named the four attackers and blamed them It is an insult to our flag yesterday, Bhagwat said, Constitution permits (to wounded in the shootout Troops of the CRPF The attempted terror because it insults every “Sangh will prepare mil- do so).” bid on the CRPF camp for his extreme step, he said. Based on the suicide as the security forces pre- and the Special Opera- note, the police arrested Ismail Shaikh (47), Akbar soldier who ever salut- itary personnel within The RSS has, however, pared for a final assault tions Group (SOG) of comes close on the heels ed it. Shame on you Mr three days which the clarified that its chief’s of the Sunjuwan military Shaikh (35), Karia Pavse (35) and Afzal Qureshi (44) against the holed-up mili- Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday evening, the official said. They were Bhagwat, for disrespect- Army would do in 6-7 speech has been misrep- tants, a police officer said. Police were carrying out camp attack, in which six ing our martyrs and our months. This is our ca- resented. people were killed. booked under the Indian Penal Code section 306 It was the same hos- the operation against the (abatement of suicide), the official said, adding that an investigation was underway. Salman Nadvi acting at Four Chinese men held for smug- No coercive action against Army gling 10 kg gold at Delhi airport New Delhi, Feb. 12 (PTI): Four Chinese men have behest of Modi — Owaisi been arrested by the customs for allegedly trying Major accused of civilian killing — SC Hyderabad, Feb. 12 cember 6, 1992 should be to smuggle into the country 10 kilograms gold at (IANS): MIM president handed to Ram temple in New Delhi, Feb. 12 (IANS): The office of the Attorney General K.K. mar was wrongly and arbitrarily the Delhi airport, according to an official statement Asaduddin Owaisi on exchange for an alternate Supreme Court on Monday said Venugopal. named as the incident relates to issued today. The accused were intercepted by the Monday alleged that land to build a mosque that no coercive action will be Senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi, an Army convoy on bonafide mili- customs officials after their arrival here from Taiwan Moulana Salman Hus- and a university. taken against Major Aditya Kumar, who appeared for the petitioner, tary duty in an area under AFSPA via Hong Kong on Saturday. A detailed personal saini Nadvi is acting at the “He (Nadvi) is saying accused of allegedly killing three urged the court to stay the FIR. (Armed Forces Special Powers and baggage search resulted in the seizure of 10 behest of Prime Minister that his proposal is to en- civilians in firing to disperse a stone Major Aditya Kumar and other Act), which was isolated by an gold bars, collectively weighing 10 kg, wrapped in Narendra Modi to cre- sure peace and unity in pelting mob in Shopian district of soldiers of the 10 Garhwal Rifles “unruly and deranged” stone- newspapers and concealed by the passengers in ate rift in All India Mus- the country. Should we Kashmir. were accused of opening fire on pelting mob. pockets of trousers worn by them, it said. The gold lim Personal Law Board also give up Masjid-e- Jammu and Kashmir Police reg- a stone-pelting mob which had The intention of the Major was bars, valued at little over Rs 3 crore, was seized and (AIMPLB). Aqsa (Al-Aqsa mosque istered an FIR against Major Aditya attacked an administrative army to save Army personnel and prop- the Chinese men were arrested, the statement said. He also called for so- in Jerusalem) for unity in Kumar. convoy near Ganowpora village in erty, and the fire was inflicted only In another seizure on the same day, three Indian cial boycott of those call- Arab,” asked Owaisi. Directing that no coercive ac- Shopian district on January 27. to impair and provide a safe escape. men, aged 51, 39 and 37 years, were intercepted ing for giving up Babri The MP claimed that tion would be taken against the The firing resulted in the death “The unruly mob was requested by the customs after their arrival from Riyadh. A Masjid. Nadvi was one of the cler- Army Major in pursuance to the of three persons. to disperse and not to obstruct mili- detailed search of them resulted in the seizure of Addressing a public ics who signed a ‘fatwa’ in FIR, a bench of Chief Justice Dipak “The manner in which the tary persons in the performance fine granules of gold weighing 700 grams and three meeting organised by 2001 that a mosque re- Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and lodging of the FIR has been por- of their duties and not to damage gold bars weighing about 350 grams, a total of 1.05 the board at the end of mains a mosque for eter- Justice D.Y. Chandrachud sought trayed and projected by the politi- government property...” kg gold from them, the statement by the customs its three-day plenary, nity and hence Muslims the response from the Centre and cal leadership and administrative The unruly behaviour of the said. The gold, valued at Rs 31.56 lakh, was seized Owaisi launched a bitter can’t give up Babri Masjid. the Mehbooba Mufti government higher-ups of the state, reflects the unlawful assembly reached its and the trio were arrested, it said. in the state. extremely hostile atmosphere in the peak when they got hold of a Junior attack on Nadvi for go- He also alleged that The father of the accused Major, state,” the petition said. Commissioned Officer and was in ing against the board’s Nadvi had also given a Lt. Col. Karamveer Singh, had peti- “In these circumstances, the the process of lynching him. stand that there can be fatwa in support of ter- Angry over husbands second mar- tioned seeking quashing of the FIR. petitioner is left with no other viable “It was at this moment that no compromise on Babri ror group IS, which is re- riage, woman allegedly kills him The father contended that reg- option but to approach this Court warning shots were fired... which Masjid. sponsible for massacre of Bareilly, Feb. 12 (PTI): Angry over his second mar- istration of FIR and the consequent under Article 32 of the Constitution as per the said terms of engagement On the eve of the 26th Muslims in Syria, Iraq and riage, a woman allegedly hit her sleeping husband proceedings would adversely im- of India for protection of valuable is the last resort to be taken...,” the plenary which began on other countries. “ with a grinding stone killing him on the spot, pact the morale of the armed forces Fundamental Rights of his son and plea said. Friday, Nadvi met Sri Sri “Modi you are giv- police said today. The incident took place here fighting militancy in the trouble- himself, enshrined under Article 14 It also sought directions to issue Ravishankar in Bengaluru ing political patronage yesterday night, they said. The deceased was iden- torn state. and 21 of the Constitution of India,” guidelines to protect the rights of and mooted the formula to those who had given tified as 52-year-old Waseem. “Babli came to know The court asked for a copy of the plea said. soldiers and adequate compensa- that the land on which fatwa in favour of IS,” said almost four days back that her husband Waseem the petition to be served on the It said that Major Aditya Ku- tion. Babri Masjid stood till De- Owaisi. had secretly solemnised a court marriage with a 35-year-old woman of the locality around ten days ago. This had led to heated arguments between Ba- bli and Waseem. Later, she killed her husband. The CPI(M)’s ‘no-truck-with-Congress’ India should adopt ‘more nuanced’ woman has been arrested,” Senior Superintendent of Police Rohit Singh Sajwan said. The police of- approach towards China— Ex-envoy ficial said that after Waseem’s death, the woman stand puts CPI in quandary informed her brothers-in-law and even started Hyderabad, Feb. 12 a broad front (to take on the need of the hour, but Chennai, Feb. 12 (PTI): People Relations,’ here, the airing of “overhang” preparation for the last rites. However, someone (PTI): The CPI(M)’s de- the BJP), but we want the added that it would be India’s “biggest” foreign Kantha said China has of differences in public, informed the police. “The police then took the cision not to ally with entire Left to go together. possible only in some policy challenge in the started describing its con- although there were “lin- body in its custody, and sent it for post-mortem the Congress for elec- “Now, the CPI(M) has states and not at the na- coming years will be to tested territorial claims gering memories” of the examination,” the SSP said. Babli had married tions has put the CPI in taken a different stand. tional level. deal with an “increasingly including with India as 1962 India- China war Waseem almost 27 years ago and they had three a quandary as the latter We will again discuss “But in some states, assertive China” but New “non-negotiable.” here, Kantha said. children. Yesterday, Waseem had allegedly tried is in favour of a broad what is to be done. there is a possibility. We Delhi has to be more nu- “Management of India and China have to pressurise Babli to accommodate his second front in some states to We don’t want to are for it, but at the same anced and self-confident boundary question be- progressed in various ar- wife, which she declined. Following the quarrel, take on the BJP, but does break with the Left and time, we don’t want to in its approach towards comes more difficult. eas and “we must recog- Waseem went off to sleep, the official said. not want to break the go with the Congress,” break the Left. Beijing, a former diplo- And Dokalam was just nise” and build on these, Left unity. CPI general secretary S How to reconcile mat said today. the example,” he said, he said. Ten cops injured in attack by kin The CPI has again Sudhakar Reddy said. both, that we have to Former Indian Am- referring to the 75-day Kantha said Yoga has made a pitch for a re- Welcoming Congress work out,” he told PTI. bassador to China, Ashok tense border stand-off be- “huge fan” following of absconding accused in MP unification of the Left leader Sonia Gandhi’s The veteran leader K Kantha, said enhanced tween the two countries among Chinese women Dewas (MP), Feb. 12 (PTI): Ten policemen were parties into one enti- statement last week that said the CPI was “con- people to people engage- last year. and recalled Beijing of- injured in an attack by the relatives of a man whom ty, saying the rank and she would work with the tinuously reiterating” its ment between the Asian Dokalam will not be fering Temple of Heaven, they had gone to nab after he escaped from cus- file of the Communist “like-minded parties” to desire for a reunification neighbours can impart the last case when “we “one of the most iconic tody, an official said today. Sitaram Gurjar (23), who movement favours such ensure that the BJP was of the Left parties. stability in bilateral rela- run into serious difficul- locations” in that country was in police custody in connection with a theft a move and attempts defeated in the coming The CPI was founded tions despite differences ties in the management of for a Yoga-Taichi dem- case, escaped with his handcuffs on from the Tonk should be made to make elections, Reddy said it in 1925, while the CPI(M) between them. this issue,” he said. onstration witnessed by Khurd police station in the district yesterday. How- it a reality as quickly as was a “good thing”. came into existence in Addressing a confer- The current cause of Prime Minister Narendra ever, when a police team went to his native village possible. He said such a front 1964, following a split in ence titled ‘Enhancing “anxiety” between the Modi and Chinese Pre- Chandgarh to nab him on the basis of a tip-off, his “We are definitely for (against the BJP) was the CPI. India-China People to two countries was due to mier Li Keqiang in 2015. relatives opened fire and pelted the security person- nel with stones, injuring 10 of them, Tonk Khurd police station in-charge J G Choukse said. One of the policemen, who sustained serious injuries in Modi invites Omani businesses to invest in India Mayawati attacks BJP over the incident, was rushed to a hospital in Indore for Muscat, Feb. 12 (IANS): Qaboos, eight agreements treatment, he said. A case under relevant sections Indian Prime Minister were signed between In- for attempt to murder and preventing policemen Narendra Modi on Mon- dia and Oman. killing of youth in Allahabad from discharging their duty was registered against day invited Omani busi- These include three Lucknow Feb. 12 (PTI): ing frustration because 20 people, though no one was arrested so far, the nesses to invest in the memorandums of un- Attacking the BJP, BSP of dearth of jobs for the official said. The police have also launched a search country as he showcased derstanding on coop- chief Mayawati alleged educated ones among for Gurjar, he added. the government’s initia- eration in the fields of today that the killing of the ‘sarv samaj’. There tives to further ease doing health, outer space, diplo- a Dalit student in Al- is also an increase in Two militants die in road acci- of business in the “New macy and defence studies lahabad was the result crime, she added. dent; civilian killed India”. and analyses. The India- of narrow and casteist The BSP chief, who Srinagar, Feb. 12 (IANS): Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) Addressing around Oman defence coopera- politics of hatred being sent her state unit chief militants were killed on Monday in a road accident 50 Omani chief execu- tion has emerged as a pursued by the state’s Ram Achal Rajbhar to in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore town while a civil- tives at the Oman-India key pillar of the strategic ruling party. meet the bereaved fam- ian was shot dead by militants in Badgam district. Business Meet here, Modi partnership between the “The barbaric mur- ily in Allahabad, asked PTI Police said the two militants were killed when the said that the reforms were two countries. der of a Dalit student the state government to motorcycle which they were riding slipped and aimed at preparing India Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting with Sultan of Oman, Sultan Oman is a strategic Qaboos bin Said Al Said, at Bait Al Baraka, in Muscat, Oman on in Allahabad is not an ensure the immediate skidded on the road. One of them was identified for the 21st century and Sunday. partner of India in the isolated case as such arrest of the culprits and as Owais Bashir. In another incident, militants shot make it a global manu- Gulf and an important in- incidents are occurring help to the family. dead a civilian, Muhammad Yusuf Rather, an em- Listing some of the dian expatriates for their facturing hub. He said terlocutor at the Gulf Co- on a regular basis. A second year LLB ployee of the power development department, in major reforms by the gov- contributions to Oman’s India was ushering in a operation Council (GCC), And no one else student Dileep, 26, was Badgam district while he was travelling in a vehicle. knowledge-based tech- ernment in the last over development. Arab League and Indian but the BJP’s narrow, thrashed by a group on nologically driven society three years, Modi noted Oman is home to over Ocean Rim Association casteist politics of ha- Friday following an alter- 2 killed in lightning strike which presents many op- that India had climbed to 800,000 expatriate Indi- (IORA). tred is responsible for cation outside a restau- portunities for Omani the third position in the ans and Modi, in a com- Modi arrived here on it,” she said in a press rant leading to his death Badaun (UP), Feb. 12 (PTI): Two people were killed businesses. global Start-up Index. munity gathering earlier Sunday evening on the release here. two days later. and eight injured when lightning struck them in Pitching India as an On Sunday during his on Monday, praised their third and final leg of his Mayawati said that One of the accused Sahsavan area today, police said. The incident oc- attractive destination,” meeting with Sultan of role in the Gulf country’s visit to West Asia and the such incidents had vi- was arrested after CCTV curred on banks of the Ganga river killing Kalyan Indian External Affairs Oman Qaboos Bin Said development. Gulf that also took him to tiated the atmosphere footage of the incident alias Kallu (18) and Ramkesh (20) on the spot, they Ministry spokesperson Al Said, Modi voiced his Following the meeting Palestine and the United in the country and the went viral on social me- said. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital Raveesh Kumar tweeted. appreciation of the In- between Modi and Sultan Arab Emirates. youth were experienc- dia. where their condition was stated to be stable. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 WORLD 9 Pakistan Taliban confirms senior NEWS IN BRIEF Ties with US at risk of 16 terrorists killed in Sinai opera- commander’s death by drone tion — Egypt army Islamabad, Feb. 12 ni said Sajna was also Cairo, Feb. 12 (IANS): At least 16 terrorists were (IANS): Pakistani Tali- heading the Mehsud killed and four others arrested in a major anti- breaking down — Turkey ban confirmed on Mon- faction of the Taliban terrorism operation launched by Egypt on Fri- Istanbul, Feb. 12 (IANS): another Syrian town day that its senior com- and that, following his day in Northern and Central Sinai, the Egyptian Relations between Tur- held by the YPG, in its mander was killed in a death, the top leadership army said on Sunday. “The air forces targeted 66 key and the US, strained next move, but the US US drone strike in the appointed Mufti Noor hideouts and centres used by terrorists,” Xinhua by American support has refused to withdraw country’s North Waziris- Wali Wali to replace their quoted a statement as saying, adding that 11 ve- for the Syrian Demo- its troops from the town tan tribal region last dead deputy. According hicles and 31 motorbike as well as three explosive cratic Forces, are close to as demanded by Ankara, week and said they had to reports, Sajna’s death warehouses were destroyed during the continuous breaking down, Turkish heightening the risk of appointed a new deputy is a major blow to the raids. Egypt launched a nationwide counterterror- Foreign Minister Mev- a direct confrontation to take his place. group, which is blamed ism operation on Friday to eliminate terrorism. A lut Cavusoglu said on between the NATO allies. A spokesperson of for most of the terrorist military spokesman said that the operation would Monday. Turkish President the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pa- attacks in Pakistan. cover large parts of Sinai, Nile Delta and the West- Declaring bilateral Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s kistan (TTP) said that In May 2016, the ern Desert and borders with Libya. The operation ties at a “critical point”, security and foreign Khan Saeed Mehsud ali- leader of the Afghan Tali- was launched as part of the efforts to reach the Cavusoglu said: “We will policy adviser Ibrahim as Khalid Sajna, the dep- ban, Mullah Mansour, three-month deadline set by President Abdel-Fat- either fix the ties or they Mevlut Cavusoglu Kalin met US National uty chief of the group, was also killed in a US tah al-Sisi to eliminate terrorism after the mosque will break down com- Security Adviser Her- was killed on February drone strike in Pakistan, attack that killed 310 people in the northern Sinai pletely.” steps (from the US). The Party) terrorist groups,” bert Raymond McMas- 8 in the drone attack meeting the same fate city of Arish in November, 2017. Egypt’s army has Speaking to the press missing trust needs to he added. ter in Istanbul over the in North Waziristan, on as the head of TTP, Hak- been struggling to uproot the strongholds of ter- in Istanbul following a be restored. The reason Tu r k i s h t r o o p s weekend. Foreign and the Pakistani side of the imullah Mehsud, did in rorists, now belonging to the Islamic State branch meeting with African for that missing trust is launched an air and Defence Ministers of the border. However, the 2013. in Sinai, since the ouster of the Islamist leader Mo- leaders, he said Wash- the US,” Cavusoglu was ground offensive against two countries are set to Pakistani media had re- Since 2004, the US hamed Morsi, in response to mass protests against ington had made several quoted as saying by the YPG-held Afrin in north- meet respectively in An- ported earlier that Sajna has carried out around his rule in 2013. mistakes in handling its Hurriyet Daily News. western Syria on Janu- kara and Brussels in the came under the attack 410 drone attacks in Pa- relationship with An- “The US is not touch- ary 20. Ankara treats the coming days. in Afghanistan’s eastern kistan that have claimed Sri Lanka ex-strongman’s party kara, including giving ing ISIL (Islamic State Kurdish militants as ter- Cavusoglu said all the Paktika province, bor- between 2,361 and 3,688 makes strong showing in polls support to the Kurdish of Iraq and the Levant) rorists associated with sensitive issues will be dering Pakistan. Three lives, according to the militia in Syria known as members in Syria as the outlawed Kurdistan discussed in detail dur- of his guards were also American think tank Colombo, Feb. 12 (PTI/AP): Sri Lanka’s former the People’s Protection an excuse to continue Workers’ Party. ing US State Secretary killed in the strike. New America, although strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa has called for Units (YPG). working with the YPG/ Turkey has threat- Rex Tillerson’s visit to TTP spokesperson strikes have reduced in snap parliamentary elections after the party he “We want concrete PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ ened to target Manbij, Ankara. Mohammad Khurasa- recent years. fielded as a proxy swept local elections over the weekend in a major blow to the reformist govern- ment elected just three years ago. Rajapaksa told reporters today that the government had lost its N.Korean delegation’s S.Korea visit Passenger jet with 71 on board crashes in Russia mandate to govern and that the people must be Moscow, Feb. 12 (IANS): A passenger Witnesses in the village of Argu- given a chance to elect a new parliament.= Ac- meaningful — Pyongyang media plane with 71 people on board crashed novo told news media that they saw a cording to unofficial results, the Sri Lanka People’s shortly after leaving Moscow, with no burning plane falling from the sky. Front, backed by Rajapaksa, won more than 230 Seoul, Feb. 12 (IANS): cludes an invitation to Games. hope of survival of the crew and pas- Russian President Vladimir Putin local councils out of the 341 for which elections North Korean state me- Pyongyang at an early Kim Jong-un’s invi- sengers, media reported on Sunday. has offered “his profound condolences were held on Saturday. Rajapaksa, who lost the dia on Monday said its date. tation to Moon raises The Antonov-148 of Saratov Air- to those who lost their relatives in the 2015 presidential election, said the people want high-level delegation’s “The latest trip by the prospects for the first lines with 65 passengers and a crew of crash” and issued an order to set up him back because the government is considering trip to South Korea was high-level delegation inter-Korean summit in six was en route from Domodedovo a government commission to probe a new constitution that would share power with “meaningful” and it im- served as an important more than 10 years. The Airport in Moscow to Orsk of the Oren- into the crash, Putin’s press secretary ethnic minority Tamils and sell state assets. proved stalled inter-Ko- occasion in improving two Koreas held sum- burg Region in western Russia, Xinhua Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying. rean relations. relations between North mits in 2000 and 2007. cited the Interfax news agency as The Russian Investigative Com- Kuwait hosts conference for re- The North’s delega- and South Korea, and T h e n e w s p a p e r saying. Radio contact with the seven- mittee has opened an investigation construction of Iraq tion led by its ceremo- setting up an environ- said that a jet carrying year-old Russia-made plane was lost into the crash and Russian Transport nial head of state Kim ment for peace on the the North’s delegation, Kuwait City, Feb. 12 (IANS): The upcoming Kuwait at 14:21 Moscow time (1121 GMT), Minister Maksim Sokolov has flown International Conference for the Reconstruction Yong-nam returned Korean Peninsula,” the called Chammae-2, ar- several minutes after the takeoff. to the scene. The Russian Transport home late Sunday after Rodong Sinmun, the rived at an airport in of Iraq (KICRI) will provide lucrative investment “Tentatively, the plane has crashed Ministry said that several reasons of opportunities for participating companies, a Ku- a three-day visit to the official newspaper of Pyongyang around near the village of Argunovo. The crew the crash are being considered, includ- South for the ongoing North Korea, said in a 10.40. p.m., on Sunday. waiti official said on Sunday. “I am confident that and passengers had no chance to sur- ing weather conditions and human different companies will be assured of what Iraq PyeongChang Winter Ol- report. Seoul’s unification vive,” the source said. factors. ympics, reports Yonhap The two Koreas have ministry said the govern- has to offer in terms of investment opportunities, News Agency. engaged in a flurry of ment will work to make a matter that would be of great return on Iraq, its Kim Yo-jong, the sports diplomacy since the recent improvement stability, as well as benefiting its people,” Moham- younger sister of North Kim Jong-un extended in inter-Korean rela- Israelis, Palestinians don’t want peace — Trump mad Abulhassan, head of the higher media com- Korean leader Kim Jong- a rare olive branch to tions lead to dialogue Washington, Feb. 12 leased on Sunday. come under fire follow- mittee of KICRI and Amiri Diwan Advisor, said. un, delivered her broth- Seoul in his New Year’s between Washington (IANS): US President “Right now, I would ing the Trump admin- He emphasised on potential projects, as well as er’s letter to President Day message, vowing to and Pyongyang. Donald Trump has de- say the Palestinians are istration’s decision in the involvement of the Iraqi government in future Moon Jae-in, which in- send a delegation to the clined to give a timeline not looking to make December to recognise ventures, in cooperation with public benefit socie- for releasing Washing- peace, they are not look- Jerusalem as the capital ties and Kuwaiti charitable organisations, Xinhua ton’s plan for peace be- ing to make peace. of Israel, upending seven reported. Secretary General of the Iraqi Cabinet tween the Israelis and And I am not neces- decades of US foreign Mahdi Al-Allaq said that his country is a “promis- Pak court indicts prime suspect the Palestinians, saying sarily sure that Israel is policy, CNN reported. ing” one, with huge potentials in terms of financial that neither party was looking to make peace... Asked about the issue and human resources, as well as a sound invest- committed to the proc- So we are just going to of settlements, the US ment environment. The three-day KICRI is due in minor’s rape, murder case ess, the media reported. have to see what hap- President called them to kick off on Monday, which will bring together several economically powerful countries, as well Lahore, Feb. 12 (PTI): An anti-terror- medical report. “We are going to see pens,” he said. “something that very as regional and international organizations on ism court in Pakistan today indicted A list of 55 witnesses has also been what goes on,” Trump The US’ role as a bro- much complicates and contributions to rebuild Iraq after many years of the prime accused in the brutal rape submitted before the court. told the Israel Hayom ker in the Israeli-Pales- always have complicat- war and conflicts. and murder of a seven-year-old girl After the police arrested Imran, daily in an interview re- tinian peace process has ed making peace”. in Punjab province, an incident that the suspect reportedly confessed to sparked a nation-wide outrage. assaulting eight minor girls at an un- Jordan hosts meeting on cutting The girl went missing while going der- construction site and two others off financial resources to IS for tuition near her aunt’s house in in a garbage heap. S.Africa’s ruling party likely Amman, Feb. 12 (IANS): Jordan on Sunday hosted Kasur city, some 50 kilometres from He also admitted to murdering five the ninth meeting of the Counter-IS Finance Lahore, on January 5. Her body was minor girls at an under-construction to seek President’s resignation Group, which is affiliated to the US-led interna- found in a garbage heap, five days after site and throwing away the bodies of tional coalition to combat the terror group Islamic her kidnapping. three others in a garbage pile, the re- Cape Town, Feb. 12 “disunity and discord” as reach a conclusion. State (IS). Representatives of the member coun- During the hearing, judge Sajjad port said quoting sources. (IANS): With allegations Zuma faced a number of Zuma faces the alle- tries discussed means to combat all financing Ahmad indicted prime suspect Imran Earlier, police sources confirmed against South African corruption charges after gations of corruption as resources for IS in order to eradicate the terror Ali Naqshbandi in the murder case, Imran, a neighbour of the girl, had President Jacob Zuma nine years in power. Ram- his links in recent years group, Xinhua cited Petra news agency as saying. Geo News reported. confessed to his crime before an inves- stirring “discord” in the aphosa on Sunday said to a wealthy India-born Addressing the meeting, which attracted more Imran was arrested on January 23. tigation team. governing African Na- that the people “want this Gupta family is believed than 110 representatives of coalition members, His trial is being held on a daily basis Imran was familiar with the victim’s tional Congress (ANC) matter to be finalised” to have influenced the Ziad Fariz, governor of the Central Bank of Jordan, inside the jail premises. family and would also frequent her party, its leaders, which and that the ANC would government. highlighted the need to cut off all finance resources The Lahore High Court has di- house. met on Monday to decide comply. Zuma has not been to IS, adding that ending all its resources can help rected the anti-terrorism court to wrap Violent protests gripped the Kasur his fate, are likely to ask A c k n o w l e d g i n g found guilty in any of the uproot the terror group. Fariz said Jordan, which is up the trial within seven days of the city following the minor’s rape and him to quit, reports said. that his party was go- 18 corruption charges on the frontline in fighting terrorism, is committed suspect’s indictment. murder that claimed two lives. The National Execu- ing through “a period of levelled against him. The to continuing its efforts in this regard. US officials Imran’s DNA also matched samples The shocking incident also stirred tive Committee (NEC) difficulty, disunity and allegations stem from a taking part in the meeting said IS, which has lost taken from seven other minor girls a national outcry demanding justice is likely to ask the South discord”, he said he was 1990s arms deal which 95 per cent of the territories it used to control in who were abused and murdered ear- for her. African President to step seeking “a new begin- were dropped before Syria and Iraq, will be completely wiped out soon. lier in Kasur. Last year, 4,139 incidents of child down, a BBC report said. ning”. Last week, an NEC he became President in Evidence against the accused in- abuse took place in the Punjab prov- ANC President Cyril meeting was called off as 2009, following incum- London airport closed after cludes DNA and polygraph tests, his ince where 43 per cent of them were Ramaphosa said that Zuma and Ramaphosa bent Thabo Mbeki’s res- own clothes, CCTV footage and the acquainted with perpetrators. the issue was causing directly met for talks to ignation in 2008. World War II bomb discovered London, Feb. 12 (IANS): The London City Airport has been closed after a Second World War-era bomb was found nearby in the Thames River, the BNP stages nation-wide protest EU lawmakers for more authorities announced on Monday. The airport will be shut all Monday and all flights cancelled, affecting up to 16,000 passengers, the BBC quoted against Zia’s imprisonment efforts to help Rohingyas an airport spokeswoman as saying. The bomb was Dhaka, Feb. 12 (IANS): Members of the said that the MEP’s visit showed their discovered at on Sunday morning at the George Dhaka, Feb. 12 (PTI): detained hundreds of op- The ex-premier on European Parliament on Monday called commitment to finding a solution to Several thousand sup- position supporters in the November 30, 2014 lost V Dock during pre-planned work at the airport for increased efforts to face the chal- the crisis. in east London, the Met Police said. The airport porters of the jailed last one week. her last ditch effort to lenge posed by the Rohingya crisis after He said they were to raise a series Bangladeshi ex-premier Some senior party evade the graft trial as the was shut at 10 p.m., and the Met said that it was learning about the conditions in refugee of questions with Myanmar authori- working with the Royal Navy to remove the device. Khaleda Zia today staged leaders, including Sham- Supreme Court turned camps in Bangladesh. ties to ensure that an agreement with human chain protests suzzaman Dudu, were down her second “leave Passengers have been asked not to travel to the air- Around 688,000 Rohingyas have fled Bangladesh signed in November to re- port as the terminal is closed and to contact their across the country to de- detained while attempt- to appeal” petition chal- to Bangladesh over the last five months, turn the Rohingyas was “implemented mand the party chief’s ing to join the protest to- lenging her indictment airline, the BBC reported. Airlines using London escaping violence in Myanmar amid with all guarantees in terms of human City Airport include British Airways, Flybe, CityJet, release following her five- day. Legal experts say Zia’s and asked her to face trial accusations against the Army of ethnic rights”. year imprisonment in a imprisonment would dis- in the lower court. The KLM and Lufthansa, with flights to domestic and cleansing and human rights violations. The Chairman said he was disap- European city destinations. graft case. The Bangla- qualify her from contest- high court earlier vali- “It’s a huge challenge for Bangladesh pointed with Myanmar de facto leader desh Nationalist Party ing the next general elec- dated the trial in the lower and also for international organisa- Aung San Suu Kyi’s conduct regarding (BNP) supporters in the tions slated for December court which on March 19, Moderate quake jolts Beijing tions. the crisis as she was awarded the Eu- Beijing, Feb. 12 (PTI): A 4.3-magnitude earth- capital Dhaka and other this year unless the Su- 2014 had indicted Zia on We must strengthen our efforts to ropean Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for major cities protested preme Court comes up two graft charges brought quake today hit Beijing and neighbouring Hebei give support especially to the organi- human rights in 1990 and is a Nobel Province, causing high-rise buildings to sway and the February 8 court ver- with a different direction by the Anti-Corruption sations involved here,” German MEP peace laureate. dict which sentenced the during the appeal proc- Commission (ACC). people to flee into the street in panic. There were Joachim Zeller told Efe news. The current crisis erupted on Au- no immediate reports of damage. “The quake hit 72-year-old Zia for em- ess. BNP boycotted the The ACC alleged that Zeller, a member of the European gust 25, 2017 following an attack by a bezzling 21 million takas general election in 2014, the two charities, the oth- Yongqing County, Langfang City in north China’s Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rohingya insurgent group that led to Hebei Province, which borders south of Beijing (USD 252,000) in foreign but Zia appears to be er being the Zia Charita- Rights, highlighted the terrible situation a violent response by the Myanmar donations meant for the seeking to contest the ble Trust, existed only on at 6:31 p.m. local time.,” the China Earthquake created by lack of space, food and medi- Army in the state of Rakhine, where it Networks Center said The epicentre was at a depth Zia Orphanage Trust. next polls. paper and a huge amount cal attention in camps. is calculated that around one million In the same case, her Kamal added that the of money was misappro- of about 20-km, it added. Tremors were felt in the The MEPs are scheduled to travel Rohingyas lived. centre of Beijing, some 62-km to the north of the son Tarique Rahman and two other graft cases and priated in the name of the to Myanmar on Tuesday to meet with Members of the mostly Muslim mi- four others were sen- several criminal charg- two organisations while epicentre, state-run Xinhua news agency said. In authorities in the country. nority community are not recognized downtown districts of Beijing, home for 21.5 mil- tenced to 10 years in jail. es for instigating deadly Zia was premier during The Chairman of the Subcommit- by Myanmar’s authorities, who consider The BNP’s protest violence were pending the BNP’s 2001-2006 gov- lion, people ran out of their offices as the buildings tee on Human Rights of the European them Bengali migrants and refuse to shook. came as police allegedly against her. ernment. Parliament, Italy’s Pier Antonio Panzeri, grant them citizenship. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Carey Mulligan cried after red carpet events Actress Carey Mulligan says she used to cry after red carpet events and hated giving interviews. Mulligan, 32, felt incredibly uncomfortable in the spotlight and was irror terrified of the awards circuit, but these days she tries to M just see it as “fun” and enjoys them much more, reports 10 femalefirst.co.uk. “I hated all of it - the interviews, the red carpets. I used to get to the end of a red carpet and start cry- ing - I felt so uncomfortable. It took a lot out of me and it was ENTERTAINMENT an alien environment that I felt completely out of kilter with,” she told Psychologies magazine. Mulligan says she likes to take on movies that draw on uncomfortable topics. (IANS) Prince Harry, Meghan ‘We listen to journey before we play’ confession of Markle reveal more lipknotSlipknot percus- sionist Shawn Crahan has revealed that wedding details reality and the Spublic’s image of metal stars are often at odds. For example, guess what the outrageously the- atrical band does to get pumped up before their shows? Listen to Journey. Crahan, who is known for the clown-face costume he wears on- stage, recently revealed this backstage secret while on a Pollstar Live! panel. Townsquare Me- dia’s own Josh Bernstein moderated the discus- sion on how hip hop and metal moved into the mainstream. Along with stigma attached to both much of the other hype Beatles, Journey, Michael a band anymore, we’re a Live Nation’s Rich Best, genres even though there is fictitious. Band mem- Bolton, whatever,” he culture – I expect them to 5B Artist Management’s are “no virgin sacrifices bers all wear costumes said. “When we’re deal- love what they’re being Cory Brennan, UTA’s Bex or heads of bats being suited for Halloween, but ing with our festivals, handed, and they are Majors, Trillectro’s Modi bitten off,” Crahan was there’s nothing danger- we expect people to be thankful, because they’re rince Harry and Meghan Mar- The chapel holds about 800 people, Oyewole, Danny Wim- quick to bring up Ozzy ous about the culture, he themselves and not give like: it’s about time. kle on Monday revealed more making it a more intimate setting than mer and rapper Coolio, Osbourne’s real-life 1982 said. in to pressure of scenes. “I think the industry details of their forthcoming the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Crahan revealed that bat-biting incident. “The “We listen to Journey We’ve done a Knotfest confuses it. Everyone wedding on May 19. wedding in Westminster Abbey. perception is not always bat happened in Des before we play. And you where we’ve had Tech loves music, and not The couple will marry at The couple will then return to a truth. Moines, Iowa, where I can ask the hardest met- N9ne, Ghostface Killah, everyone is embarrassed PSt George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, at reception for guests from the congrega- While Bernstein was born. It did happen alhead what they listen all these great artists. to say so,” he added. midday and, at 1 p.m., they will travel tion at St. George’s Hall. asserted that there’s a for real,” but agreed that to, and they’ll tell you the And our fans – we’re not Ultimateclassicrock through Windsor, Berkshire, in a car- That evening, Prince Charles will riage, the BBC reported. give a private evening reception for the Kensington Palace said the couple couple and close friends and family, the are “hugely grateful for the many good BBC reported. Markle will be baptised wishes they have received”. into the Church of England and con- ‘Get Out’ wins big at Writers Guild Awards The palace also confirmed that the firmed before the wedding. Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, The wedding will take place just a will marry the prince and Markle. month after the Duke and Duchess of he Jordan Peele-written horror- a huge prize to celebrate when the politi- The Rt Rev David Conner, dean of Cambridge are expected to welcome comedy movie took home the cal satire show picked up the Comedy Windsor, will conduct the service at St their third child. prize for Original Screenplay Series award. George’s Chapel. IANS at the ceremony, which was ‘Better Call Saul’ had two nods in the simultaneously held in both Episodic Drama category and prevailed TNew York City and Los Angeles on Sunday with Gordon Smith’s ‘Chicanery’ ep. (11.01.18). The WGAs award the best writing in Russell Brand to star in ‘Butterfingers’ Jordan said in his acceptance speech: film, TV, video games and advertising. “This was a passion project. It was some- Amber Ruffin hosted the ceremony in ritish stand-up comedian, handling global sales, reports holly- thing that I put my love into, I put my soul New York and Patton Oswalt presented in actor and activist Russell woodreporter.com. into, so getting this from you means so Los Angeles. Brand will be seen essaying “Butterfingers” follows the story of much.” Femalefirst.Co.Uk the role of hard-up assassin a lonely and down-on-his-luck hit man James Ivory’s script for ‘Call Me by Your in action comedy “Butter- named Keith (Brand) -- also known as Name’ took the gong for Adapted Screen- Writers Guild Awards 2018 winners: Bfingers”. Butterfingers -- as he competes against play, and the writer admitted he was Original Screenplay: ‘Get Out’ Directed by Barnaby Southcombe arch-rival Perry, who is after the same shocked by the victory. Adapted Screenplay: ‘Call Me by Your and based on a script by Tom Nash, target in Spain. He said: “I’m astonished by all this. I Name’ the film will be introduced to buyers When Perry beats Keith to the chase just wanted to go and make a film in Italy Documentary Screenplay: ‘Jane’ at the European Film Market in Berlin and kidnaps the target’s ex-love, Keith again.” Drama Series: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ next week, with Highland Film Group reluctantly takes their teenage son and ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ was also among Comedy Series: ‘Veep’ nine-year-old daughter as second- the big winners on the night, with the New Series: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ ary leverage, resulting in a race across Hulu show beating off competition from Long Form Original: ‘Flint’ Europe as he’s forced to deal with the the likes of ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘Better Call Long Form Adapted: ‘Big Little Lies’ antics of children while attempting to Saul’ and ‘Stranger Things’ to take the Animation: ‘Time’s Arrow’ make it to the mark first. Drama Series prize. Episodic Drama: ‘Chicanery’ Mark Lane, James Harris, Wayne The show also outdid ‘American Van- Episodic Comedy: ‘Rosario’s Quinceanera’ Marc Godfrey and Robert Jones of Fyzz dal’, ‘The Deuce’, ‘Ozark’ and ‘GLOW’ in Comedy/Variety Talk Series: ‘Last Week will produce alongside Embargo Films. the New Series category. Tonight With John Oliver’ The production is scheduled to begin ‘Will & Grace’ - which returned to Comedy/Variety Sketch Series: ‘Saturday in July 2018 in the UK. screens last year for a ninth series, 12 Night Live’ “Tom has written a brilliantly funny years after its eighth season ended in 2005 Comedy/Variety Specials: ‘39th Annual script that finds a new fan with every - picked up the Episodic Comedy accolade Kennedy Center Honors’ read,” said Lane. for ‘Rosario’s Quinceanera’, which was Quiz and Audience Participation: ‘Holly- “We could not be more excited to penned by Tracy Poust and Jon Kinnally. wood Game Night’ be working with Russell and Barnaby to ‘Veep’ lost out in that category but had bring ‘Butterfingers’ alive.” Daytime Drama: ‘General Hospital’ IANS

ctress Charlize Theron says she used to shy away from the term feminist, but she can HILL STAR now admit it proudly. ‘I am proud to say “I’m proud to say that I am a f**king Movie Schedule feminist,” hollywoodreporter.com quoted TheronA as saying. I am a feminist’ TickeT raTes Theron, a South African native, was addressing a Silver Rs. 80, Gold Rs. 150 fundraiser at the Geffen Playhouse here. Platinum Rs. 320 She added: “I remember always saying being a feminist meant a different thing to everybody. And I would apologise for it. And I had to ask, why was that? Why couldn’t I just say, ‘Yes, I’m a feminist?’” Theron mentioned the flap over “The Hunts- man: Winter’s War”, for which she demanded and got equal pay (over $10 million) to co-star Chris Hemsworth. “I am in a position where I could put my foot down and say, I want equal pay to my male co-star, who I had billed another movie with. We were doing a sequel, we had done it together, why not? “What was interesting about it was I had a studio that said all right. And I was like, oh? We just 11 am, 2 pm, 8 pm: need to say this? We just need to not Charlizebe so Theron Padmaavat (Hindi) polite about it and say what we want?” The actress feels it is easy to link the demand for equal pay and movements like #MeToo directly to Nelson Mandela’s legacy. “The amount of traction and the amount of women who are being empowered by other women to step forward and actually speak their truth, I know in my life I’ve never seen anything like that,” said Theron. “I think success for us as women is going to come out of the support that we give each other, out of not stopping this moment. This is a rock rolling down a mountain really fast, and I’m quite enjoying watching it,” she added. IANS 5 pm: Maze Runner: The Death Cure EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 SPORTS 11 Man City titles can help De Bruyne Virat kohli-led India aim win Ballon d’Or, says Guardiola to create history in 5th OdI tailed encounter in Jo- hannesburg, had looked to tackle the Indian wrist spinners well. Ba t s m e n Ha s h i m Amla, Jean-Paul Duminy, AB de Villiers and David Miller, who can win their side a match single-hand- edly on a given day, might also look to come hard on the formidable Indian side, with nothing to loose. In the bowling, all eyes will be on pacers Kagiso Rabada and Lungisani Ngidi to provide their side with flurry of wickets at the St George’s Park. However, the weather department has forecast rain to hit the city and it may affect the team com- position. Squad: Kevin De Bruyne Indian players celebrate the fall of a wicket India: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (captain), Shikhar London, Feb. 12 (Re- ing it in) one game. It’s the De Bruyne said. Port Elizabeth (South even note. led India from the front plenty amongst Dinesh Dhawan, Mahendra Singh uters): Manchester City whole season, every three ”I do everything to win Africa), Feb. 12 (IANS): The recent history to heap trouble on the al- Karthik, Manish Pandey or Dhoni (wk), Ajinkya Rah- playmaker Kevin De days playing that way. titles with the team. What Failing to maintain their which has seen India los- ready depleted hosts. Kedar Jadhav. ane, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Bruyne will be a serious “But he knows and ev- happens after is an extra. triumphant run after a de- ing against the Proteas in Alongside the skipper, Equally well compli- Yuzvendra Chahal, Kul- Ballon d‘Or contender if eryone knows, to be there I am very pleased with the feat in the fourth One-Day the 50-over format at the opener Shikhar Dhawan mented bowling depart- deep Yadav, Jasprit Bum- he wins major titles with you have to win titles - way everything is going International (ODI), India South African conditions has looked in fine nick ment, led by the wrist rah, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik the Premier League club, and titles and titles, espe- for me. I am playing this will aim to clinch their could change under the throughout the series and spinning pair of Kuldeep Pandya, Dinesh Karthik, according to his manager cially one. But the way he’s way because the team is maiden bilateral 50-overs flamboyant captaincy of will be the key to give In- Yadav and Yuzvendra Cha- Manish Pandey, Kedar Jad- Pep Guardiola. played it’s difficult to find playing this way... series against the Proteas Virat Kohli. dia a dominant total on hal, who have been dif- hav, Mohammed Shami, De Bruyne has been one (better) in Europe.” “At the end, if you get in South African condi- In 2013-14, India were board in the encounter on ficult to be picked up by Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel. vital to City’s dominance De Bruyne has scored an individual honour, tions in the fifth encounter outclassed by South Africa Tuesday. South Africa throughout South Africa: Aiden this campaign with the 11 goals and provided 18 it is beautiful.” City re- here on Tuesday. 0-2 while in 2010-11 the There is also a strong the series, will continue Markram (captain), Jean- 26-year-old notching a assists across all competi- main in contention to India started on the visitors gave a tough fight possibility of Kohli drop- to be the lethal weapons Paul Duminy, Hashim league-high 14 assists in- tions for City this season, win the quadruple as front foot clinching the but failed to get hold of the ping opener Rohit Shar- for India. Amla, AB de Villiers, Morne cluding three in Satur- helping them establish they prepare for Tues- first three matches by a series, losing it by a slender ma, who has failed to get However, for South Af- Morkel, David Miller, Chris day’s 5-1 rout of Leicester a 16-point lead atop the day’s match against Basel comprehensive margins. 2-3 margin. going in the series, scoring rica wicket-keeper bats- Morris, Kagiso Rabada, City. league table, but the mid- in the Champions League South Africa, however, Kohli, with 393 runs merely 40 runs in the four man Heinrich Klaasen, Andile Phehlukwayo, ”No doubt,“ Guardiola fielder is not focused on knockout stages followed bolstered by their victory in the ODI series so far, matches. who played his first match Lungisani Ngidi, Heinrich told reporters when asked individual honours. by an FA Cup fifth-round in the last tie will have an which contains two centu- The skipper in that of the series and assured Klaasen (wk), Imran Tahir, if the Belgian could win “To be fair, when I am clash against Wigan Ath- opportunity to end the ries and identical numbers case, might fall in the them a comprehensive Farhaan Behardien, Khaya the prestigious individual busy playing football I letic and the League Cup six-match series on an of unbeaten knocks, has trouble of selecting from victory in the rain-cur- Zondo, Tabraiz Shamsi. award. ”He is not (just do- don’t care (about that),” final against Arsenal. 2002 FIFA World Cup winner Neymar would fit at Real Madrid, feels Marcelo

Madrid, Feb. 12 (IANS): Marcelo if he came to Real Madrid,” League round-of-16 clash Lucio ready to play on into 40s Real Madrid defender Marcelo was quoted as on Wednesday. Marcelo feels his Brazil saying by Esporte Intera- Neymar moved to Paris Rio de Janeiro, Feb. 12 teammate Neymar will tivo. “In my opinion, the Saint-Germain from FC (IANS): Lucio, a member one day jump ship from great players have to play Barcelona last summer for of Brazil’s 2002 FIFA World Paris Saint-Germain to the at this club. And I think a record transfer fee of 222 Cup-winning squad, has record-holding European Neymar will play for Real million euros. But specu- cited force of habit for his football champions. Madrid one day.” lation has been rife that decision to return to foot- “Would Neymar fit at The left-back was the charismatic forward is ball at the age of 39. Real Madrid? He would fit, speaking ahead of the two unhappy at the club and is After more than a year for sure. It would be great clubs’ UEFA Champions looking for a move. away from the game, the former Brazil captain has begun a three-month spell with Gama in Brazil’s Brasiliense league, reports Laggards Gokulam Kerala FC stuns Mohun Bagan 2-1 Xinhua news agency. Kolkata, Feb. 12 (IANS): Lag- Bagan are eight points behind The first half saw chances few ton D’Silva replaced Cameron Following the retire- gards Gokulam Kerala FC virtu- league leaders Minerva, who and far between as in the 38th Watson. Lucio ment of Kaka late last ally knocked Mohun Bagan out have played 13 matches. minute Mohun Bagan’s Akram But a peach of a strike from year, Lucio is now the only last month, Lucio hadn’t the metropolitan area of of the I-League title race by pull- Gokulam, on the other hand, Moghrabi tried to head in Nikhil Al-Ajmi saw the visitors take the member of Brazil’s trium- played since parting ways federal capital Brasilia, ing off a 2-1 upset at the Vive- moved off the foot of the table to Kadam’s good-looking cross but lead. Ghanian defender Daniel phant 2002 World Cup with Indian Super League represents a stark con- kananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan ninth spot with 13 points from goalkeeper Bilal Khan blocked Addo lobbed the ball for Kisseka squad who is still playing. (ISL) outfit FC Goa at the trast to the glamour of the here on Monday. the same number of ties. the attempt at the right time. who controlled it and set up “I feel great and su- end of 2016. He hopes to Bundesliga or Italian Serie Bahranian striker Mahmood They pipped fellow Just at the stroke of half-time, Henry who crossed for Al-Ajmi per healthy,” the former continue for at least an- A, but that doesn’t bother Al-Ajmi (76th minute) helped southern out- the visitors had who slotted it in with ease be- Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern other year but will need to the central defender. Gokulam take a shock lead after fit Chennai a c h a n c e t o tween two defenders. Munich and Inter Milan find another club to do so “I’ve had a brilliant ca- a barren first half, but two min- City FC on take the lead Coach Bino George was seen player told the Folha de given that Gama’s season reer, but I know that I can’t utes later Dipanda Dicka levelled better head- when Al-Ajmi celebrating near the touchline S.Paulo newspaper. ends in April. live in the past,” he said. “It for the hosts (78th). to-head tally tried to flick the but the visiting coach’s joy was “I’m able to train and “The Brazilian football was a difficult decision for Uganda striker Henry Kisek- record. ball above Mo- shortlived as Dicka restored par- play well. It’s as if I were calendar always provokes me (to return), but playing ka (90th) then volleyed home the The hosts made one change hun Bagan keeper Shilton Paul ity, turning in Magar’s beautiful 34 years old again. My discussion,” Lucio said. is a habit and I want to try winner in thunderous fashion as from the last match against but failed. layoff with panache. recovery after matches “While the big clubs play to keep going for another Dicka had a chance to equalise Chennai City, with S.K. Faiaz The best chance of the game Gokulam though had the last takes a little longer, but a lot of games, the smaller two years.” again in second-half added time replacing Azharuddin Mallick in fell to the hosts after the break laugh as Kisekka whipped in a I’m happy. At my age, ex- ones need to play more. “I know that I need to but his strike cannoned off the the midfield. when Lebanese Moghrabi powerful volley out of the blue perience helps a lot. You The schedule needs to play at a high level to con- bar much to the chagrin of the Gokulam, meanwhile, had missed a sitter after Arijit Bagui after controlling the ball well learn to pace yourself and changed to allow small tinue -- at least matching motley home crowd. Balwinder Singh, M.D. Dibin, had set him up three minutes from a throw-in. orientate your teammates teams to play more regu- the performances of my The result saw the Green Arjun Jayaraj and Laldampuia into the hour mark. Dicka got a chance to level in relation to their posi- larly.” teammates -- and that’s and Maroons stay at fourth po- making way for Provat Lakra, Moghrabi was replaced by again but his effort came off tioning.” The semi-profession- what I’m setting out to sition in the points table hav- Daniel Addo, Mohammad new signing Nepalese Bimal the bar in second-half stoppage Before joining Gama al Brasiliense league, in achieve.” ing 21 points from 14 matches. Rashid and Kivi Zhimomi. Magar in the 65th minute as Shil- time.

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C M Y K 12 SportS Barcelona's lead cut to 7 Morung United register first win in MPL points in La Liga, Valencia third Madrid, Feb. 12 (IANS): late penalty decision FC Barcelona's lead at which allowed Dani Pare- the top of Spain's La Liga jo to score his side's third table was reduced to sev- goal of the night. en points as they were "There's no doubt held to a goalless draw that Valencia CF were by Getafe at home, while much better than Le- Valencia CF defeated Le- vante and the victory is vante 3-1 in the Valencia absolutely fair. I can't re- football derby to regain member any dangerous the third spot. situations, or big saves Barçelona had only from our keeper. We hit dropped two points at the woodwork twice home all season, but on and we dominated most Sunday failed to score for of the game," Valencia the first time this cam- coach Marcelino García paign against an organ- Toral was quoted as say- Players of Morung United and Silver White before the match at Kohima on Mon. ised Getafe defence that ing by the club's website. was able to keep Lionel "I'm proud of the Kohima, Feb. 12 (EMN): Morung United However, in the second half, Wurhosie Messi on a tight leash, work, play, ambition and beat Silver White 3-0 at the ongoing opened the account in the 49th minute reports Xinhua news effort of the players. It's Morning Premier League at Seikhazou for Morung United to give the lead and agency. our 12th game in less ground, Kohima on Mon. added his second goal in the 60th minute. Perhaps Barcelona A frustrating day for Luis Suarez as Barcelona dropped points at home for just the second time in La than 40 days and I feel In the match, Wurhosie’s brace in the Atsapa scored the third goal for Mo- were tired following their Liga this season satisfied having wanted second half helped Morung United beat rung in the 74th minute to register their Copa del Rey semi-fi- the win after a difficult their opponent in style. first win in MPL and secure the three nal away to Valencia on was quoted as saying by Valencia led fourth- opened the scoring for month and a lot of de- The first half saw a scoreless draw as important points for the team. Thursday, but with Getafe the Catalan club's web- placed Real Madrid by a Valencia after 17 min- feats, some of them un- both teams failed to find the back of the Tuesday’s match keeper Vicente Guaita site. point after a tough 3-1 lo- utes, but Sergio Postigo warranted." net. Morning FC vs Mrh.FC also in fine form, they "Getafe are a team cal derby win against Le- equalised a minute later. Celta Vigo and Espan- rarely looked like break- who stop you from play- vante. Valencia had been Levante defender yol drew 2-2 in Balaidos. ing down a rival that has ing so you don't get close unable to secure a win in Coke had a goal harshly Maxi Gomez scored twice failed to win in their last to their box. As the game any of their last six games disallowed early in the for Celta Vigo to cancel 14 visits to the Camp Nou. went on we attacked more in all competitions and second half before Lu- out Leo Baptistao's open- "We were lacking and more and despite our they desperately needed a ciano Vietto put Valencia ing goal for the visitors. some freshness and best efforts it wasn't to be. victory to be able to keep ahead 20 minutes after Gerard Moreno assured a rhythm, especially in They defended their box pushing for a Champions the break. share of the points when the first half," Barcelona well and we lacked a bit League spot in La Liga. Levante won't have he scored with three min- coach Ernesto Valverde of spark." Santi Mina's header been impressed by the utes left in the game. Smith crowned Allan Border medallist for second time total of 246 aggregated tralia's best One-day In- votes split evenly between ternational (ODI) player his Australia teammates for the second successive (123) and umpires and year while Aaron Finch media representatives edged out spinner Adam (123). The 28-year-old, Zampa and all-rounder whose return of 1,754 Moises Henriques to be runs at an average of named Australia's T20I 67.46 across all interna- Player of the Year for the tional formats during that second time. 12-month period was the Among the eves, star most among all Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry players. was crowned the Belinda He was also named Clark award for a second the ICC Test Cricketer of time, officially confirm- the Year last month. ing her as Australia's best The right-hander now cricketer from the past 12 joins Warner and former months. all-rounder Shane Watson Having previously Melbour ne, Feb. 12 mat, including guiding clear of his vice-captain as dual winners of the won the award in 2016, (IANS): Skipper Steve the Kangaroos to regain David Warner and off- Border medal, with only the 27-year-old Perry, Smith was on Monday the Ashes urn. spinner Nathan Lyon. his fellow former cap- who recently struck an crowned the 2018 Allan Smith emerged the In the voting window tains Ricky Ponting and unbeaten 213 in the his- Border medallist for the clear winner of the Allan that spanned the period Michael Clarke ahead of toric day-night Ashes Test second time, besides Border medal -- Austra- after the final Test of the him in the annals of the in Sydney, capped off a grabbing Cricket Austra- lia's foremost individual 2016-17 summer to the individual prize with four 12-month period that lia's Test Player of the Year cricket honour, that he end of the fifth Ashes wins apiece. also saw her named the award for his sensational previously secured in Test against England last Warner, meanwhile, ICC's women's Cricketer run in the five-day for- 2015 having finished well month, Smith polled a has been crowned Aus- of the Year. KG-2316 South Africa spinner Tahir racially VVPAT abused during fourth ODI Johannesburg, Feb. 12 (IANS): South Africa leg-spin- ner Imran Tahir was subjected to racial abuse dur- ing the fourth One-Day International (ODI) against India here, Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed on Monday. "Cricket South Africa has noted and is aware of the circulation of video footage featuring Imran Tahir on social media and Whatsapp groups," CSA said in a release. "Imran Tahir was verbally and racially abused by an unknown man during the fourth ODI against India at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium on Saturday. Tahir reported the incident to the stadium security, and was subsequently accompanied by two security person- nel to identify and to have the man ejected from the stadium. "Tahir made no physical contact with the offender or any of the children in the vicinity. The incident is under investigation with the CSA and stadium secu- rity teams. "In accordance with the ICC Anti-racism code, spectators who engage in racist conduct are to be ejected from the stadium and can face further sanc- tions and criminal prosecution," CSA added. The fan, according to a Cricbuzz report, was even- Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) shall be used with EVMs at all the tually thrown out of the stadium premises after Tahir reported the incident to the security officials. polling stations in the forthcoming Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election and According to Tahir, the fan was an in all the future Elections. VVPAT is an independent system attached with the Indian. Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) that allows the voters to verify that their votes M o - hammed Moosajee, are cast as intended. the South Africa team manager, The VVPAT is attached to the Ballot Unit of the EVM and both the Ballot Unit said Ta- hir was abused by the and the VVPAT are placed in the voting compartment. The VVPAT has a small individ- ual throughout the transparent glass window on it. When a voter comes to vote and presses the blue m a t c h and there were some "hostile verbal exchanges". button on the Ballot Unit (BU) to vote for the candidate of his/her choice, the glass " W e want to get an idea window on the VVPAT lights up and a printed paper slip containing the serial from the stadium secur ity number, name of the Candidate and Election Symbol of the Candidate is visible to p e r s p e c - tive, their input into the voter behind the glass window. The voter witnesses all these details on the paper w h a t happened. Once we slip and is satisfied that his vote has been cast as intended. h a v e an understanding of The printed paper slip remains visible to the voter through the transparent glass that, then we'll be able to window for 7 (seven) seconds, and thereafter, the printed paper slip gets automatically have a better idea of things," Moo- cut and falls below into the sealed compartment/drop box of the VVPAT followed by s a j e e w a s a beep sound. Thereafter the light goes off behind the glass window. q u o t e d a s The VVPAT is thus going to further enhance the transparency and verifiability saying by in poll process. Cricbuzz. Source Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. KG-2315

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