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NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2018 NH-29: Kohima-Dimapur INR 80 lakh Govt. bans appointments stolen from without ‘sanctioned posts’ Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): Office Memorandum vide hereby reiterated that the road partially restored The Department of Per- No.AR-5/ASSO/98 (C) dated erring officials shall be pe- cash van in sonnel and Administra- 26th February, 2001, ac- nalised as per the rules. tive Reforms in an office cording to a DIPR report on “Criminal prosecution memorandum stated that Thursday. of the erring officials shall Dimapur the state government has “Despite clear instruc- be taken up by filing FIR in issued instructions that all tions, it has come to the the Vigilance Commission Eastern Mirror Desk appointments at all levels notice of the government and also all payments of Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): shall be made only against that a number of unauthor- pensionary (sic) benefits Unidentified persons existing vacant posts that ised appointments without should be withheld till crim- have stolen INR 80 lakh have been created in ac- sanctioned posts have been inal case is disposed off. from a cash van parked cordance with the rules in made by certain heads of This instruction has been outside the main branch force and no appointment department. The govern- issued with the direction of the State Bank of In- of any sort shall be made ment has viewed seriously of the Cabinet vide O.M. dia (SBI) in Dimapur on in the absence of a vacant such violation of standing no.CAB-2/2013 dated 5th Thur. July 19 at around post vide this department's rules/procedures and it is July, 2018,” the report read. 11 am. According to police and SBI sources, when the cash attendants and ‘Indigenous inhabitants’ One AR trooper injured the driver of the cash van were loading the money only for grade-IV jobs – into the van, which was in Manipur ambush to be deposited in the Imphal, July 19 (IANS): An Assam Rifles ATM after the money was Nagaland government trooper was seriously wounded when sus- drawn from the bank, an pected Naga militants from the NSCN(K) am- unidentified person or Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): The Nagaland bushed them on Thursday morning at Joupi Vehicles seen plying along NH 29 after crossing Kohima town on Thursday. possibly more than one government has reiterated in a fresh in Manipur's Chandel district, police said. person approached them notification that appointments made Chandel Superintendent of Police An- Our Correspondent The police have requested of the Public Works depart- opened on Thursday after claiming that there were to grade-IV posts in the districts shall gam Kameie said the injured trooper, Appu Kohima, July 19 (EMN): Au- travellers to bear with in- ment (National Highways), the district administration, a few currency notes be filled only by the respective indig- Barma, was flown to a military hospital in thorities have announced conveniences. the restoration work was traffic police, PWD and the on the road which the enous inhabitants. This was stated in an Imphal West district. Barma suffered shrap- on Thursday that a stretch Mudslides due to inces- not an easy task as the area district disaster manage- cash handlers may have update from the government bulletin, nel injuries. of Kohima-Dimapur road sant rain had sunk the por- was not stable due to loose ment agency had a meeting dropped. the DIPR. The police said the incident took place along National Highway-29 tion to about 10 feet below soil and water underneath. Wednesday evening. The As per the version “In this connection, all the depart- when the troopers were on foot patrol at below the M/s Avilie Petrol the original level. The road The source said that the de- officer said construction of of the attendants to the ments have been directed to submit a Joupi and a remote-controlled bomb ex- Pump has been ‘partially re- completely cut off traffic partment is doing its best to a retaining wall and drain- police, they got distract- consolidated report on all the appoint- ploded. The militants then opened fire using stored’ and opened for traf- since July 8. Vehicles were di- stabilize the road condition age is still on, for which only ed by the claim, during ments made to grade-IV posts in the semi-automatic rifles, forcing the troopers fic with immediate effect. verted to alternative routes. and restore the road fully at single-lane traffic was being which the person(s) es- districts, with effect from 26/10/2017 to retaliate. The PRO Kohima police Authorities were com- the earliest. allowed for the time being caped with the money. till date to this department latest by 14th No militant group has claimed responsi- stated in a press release on pelled to pave a fresh road The establishment of as regular flow. Four persons have been Aug, 2018 without fail. bility for the attack. Thursday that traffic on through a portion of private Kohima district’s additional Machineries have been detained in this connec- “This instruction is issued with The NSCN (K) in collaboration with some said stretch of the high- land and houses above the deputy commissioner has kept at ready at the site to re- tion and investigation is the direction of the Cabinet vide O.M. other militant groups ambushed a column of way would be regulated for damaged highway. informed that traffic on pair the road in the event de- on, the police said. no.CAB-2/2013 dated 5th July, 2018,” the troopers of Dogra Regiment on June 4, 2015 smooth passage of vehicles. According to an official the freshly paved road was pression of soil takes place. DIPR’s update stated. in Chandel district killing 18 troopers. ENPO not opposed to eco. package; issues rider NTC casts doubt at 'Apartheid early example of state Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): stand to firmly reject any whole, the governor shall in The Eastern Nagaland Peo- form of economic package his discretion arrange for an NEET and JEE exams terrorism Mandela fought against' ple’s Organisation (ENPO) both by the Centre and state equitable allocation of that Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): The Na- career of our children,” it stated. New Delhi, July 19 (IANS): Citing apartheid as "an early example of state has stated that it is not op- in lieu of its demand for a money between the Tuen- galand Tribes Council (NTC) has According to the press release, posed to any economic separate state i.e., separate sang district and the rest of terrorism against the majority population", it took an "extraordinary expressed ‘shock’ at learning that the NTC had ‘warned the state man" like Nelson Mandela "who dedicated his life to the emancipation package for the ‘backward assembly, separate admin- the state. among those qualified for the eli- government not to go ahead with region of the state as a whole istration and capital of its “This provision has of his people from the jackboot of the oppressor" to bring South Africa gibility-and-entrance test for 2018 JEE (main) 2018/CSAB NEUT-2018 to where it is today, a former Indian envoy to the country, Shiv Shankar for economic development own. been overlooked from day declared on June 25, “There are a without making rectification on of the people provided it “It is to be stated that, one where the people of Mukherjee has said. good number of doubtful candi- the notification no.DTE/CSAB- "What made apartheid truly evil and unique is that it took de facto was not under the name of Article 371A (2) (b) of the ENPO never saw a tangible dates according to the parents of NEUT/1//2018-19 whereby the ENPO.’ constitution of India guar- fruits as guaranteed. And discrimination on racial basis and made it de jure", Mukherjee said the aspirant candidates of 2018.” department of Technical Educa- while delivering the Nelson Mandela Centenary Lecture on his 100th A press release from the antees that, where any therefore, providing any “In the event of such anomalies, tion had classified candidates for organisation on Thursday money is provided by the top most special economic birth anniversary on Wednesday. the department of Technical Edu- JEE (main) 2018/CSAB NEUT-2018 Noting that state power was used ruthlessly to enforce and pro- asserted commitment to government of India to the package for the develop- cation must get the matter verified into 4 categories whereby 10 ethnic its demand of statehood government of Nagaland to ment of ENPO will never mote apartheid, Mukherjee said: "In the modern era, this was an early from the State Election department groups were placed in category-I example of state terrorism against the majority population in the same though: “(ENPO) has reiter- meet the requirements of reach the targeted area and as per the criteria laid down in the and another 10 ethnic groups into ated its uncompromising the state of Nagaland as a the people.” country." notification no. AR-8/8/76 dated category-II.’ Apartheid, Mukherjee said, stole an entire population's human 28th of April, 1977 where 1963 “The list goes on to 4 broad dignity and declared them sub-human by law, based solely on the non- Electoral Roll was made the basis categories. Special emphasis was white colour of their skin. Invoking the "infamous" 1963 Rivonia trial, TRAI curbs unwanted commercial for determination of indigenous also made for Rongmei tribe (rec- which marked the beginning of Mandela's 27-year imprisonment, the inhabitant’s status,” read a press ognized) into category-I and Rong- envoy quoted Mandela's words from the behind the courtroom dock. release from the council. mei (de-recognised) in to category- "Why is it that in this courtroom I face a white magistrate, am con- calls; mandates subscribers' consent “The NTC is serious about the III (ST). The NTC has stated in our fronted by a white prosecutor, and escorted into the dock by a white casualness and apathetic style of representation to the chief secre- orderly? Why is it that no African in the history of this country has ever New Delhi, July 19 (IANS): latory Authority of India tion has been introduced to handling the crucial issue of this tary of Nagaland that there are only had the honour of being tried by his own kith and kin, by his own flesh In a bid to curb the menace (TRAI) said. prevent deliberate mixing of magnitude by which bad prec- 14 recognized Naga tribes and 2 and blood," the fierce leader had asked of the magistrate. He said the of unsolicited commercial "A major abuse of the promotional messages into edence is being created whereby non-Naga tribes in Nagaland with answer to what Nelson Mandela's legacy for democratic South Africa calls, the TRAI on Thursday current regulations will thus the transactional stream, the the future of our children is placed classifications made for Advance lay in the question itself. announced new regulations be stopped," it added. regulatory body said. at stake. If the govt. of the day does and Backward Tribes. The remain- "His greatest legacy to the country is a democratic South Africa -- a that mandate registration of As per the new regula- "The new regulation not bother about the welfare of the ing ethnic groups or inhabitants country that was transformed from being the polecat of the world to a businesses/telemarketers tions, which update those provides for fine-grained indigenous Nagas of Nagaland, for who are qualified by the criteria true democracy," he added. The former diplomat also spoke fondly of for making such calls and notified in 2010, through a control over preferences, whom does it stand? lay down in the notification no. 'Madiba' -- the name lovingly given to the global icon. He recalled being subscribers' consent for re- registration process, "the including such options as “How long the state govt. shall AR-8/8/76 dated 28th of April, 1977 awestruck the first time he met Mandela in a "small sitting room" at his ceiving the same. business will be able assert the time window in which to ignore those district authorities is classified as indigenous inhabit- residence, and said this feeling of awe was not unusual for those who Named the Telecom their identity and build trust allow specific types of unso- flouting the existing laws in issu- ants of Nagaland. met the anti-apartheid activist. Commercial Communi- of the clients." licited communication," the ance of important certificates in “There are established laws to "Madiba met everyone — from king to commoner — with a relaxed cation Customer Prefer- This would diminish statement said. rampant manner? The NTC urges determine citizenship status, rec- gentleness and courtesy that put everyone very much at ease." Mukher- ence Regulations, 2018, the "the ability of unknown enti- The regulator, through upon the govt. to institute inquir- ognition of tribes and reservation jee concluded by saying that Mandela truly lived up to the Indian saying new rules provide for "the ties to reach their customers the new rules, also aims to ies into the activities of the erring policy in the state and respective of "Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam" (The world is my home), and considered subscriber with complete with calls and messages that promote adoption of block- officers who had undermined the departments are bound by the all people his family. Mukherjee, an honorary fellow of London's School control over their consent are fraudulent or otherwise chain technology as the reg- fundamental rights of the sons of rules or guidelines as per the law of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) also interacted with students and the ability to revoke the of dubious nature." istered technology to en- the soil. The Technical Education of the land. Ironically, reasons best from over 10 schools, earlier in the day, and highlighted the role of Ma- consent already granted, at Further, the concept of sure regulatory compliances department should be directed to known to govt., the department hatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela in the freedom struggles of their their option," a statement registered templates for both while allowing innovation in rectify the errors so committed as it is not relenting to rectify its detri- respective countries, at the India International Centre here. from the Telecom Regu- SMS and voice communica- the market. cannot be allowed to play with the mental policy,” it read. Mirror Takes Mob lynching: Rajnath for social media checks, opposition walks out New Delhi, July 19 (IANS): Un- the Congress during Zero Hour. check such crimes. on social media by unverified ion Home Minister Rajnath The Congress MP said inci- Replying to him, Singh said accounts is also responsible for Singh for the first time admitted dents of mob lynching and vigi- while it was true that such inci- these incidents. We have asked in the Lok Sabha on Thursday lantism have increased across dents resulting in deaths have the social media service provid- that fake news on social me- the country and political oppo- been reported from various ers to devise a system to prevent dia has resulted in many mob nents were also being targeted parts of the country, "this is not fake news," he added. lynching incidents in the coun- by vigilante groups. the first time that such inci- He also said that the Home try, saying the government has He alleged that investigative dents have happened". Ministry had issued two advi- asked service providers to put a agencies were being misused Condemning these inci- sories to the state governments, check on rumour mongering on even as he hit out at BJP MP Jay- dents, he said it was the re- one in 2016 and the other a social media. Not satisfied with ant Sinha for garlanding eight sponsibility of the states to take few days back, urging them to his response, the opposition people who were convicted in a appropriate action. take action in such incidents. walked out. mob lynching case. "Since law and order is a Not happy with the Minister's Earlier, the Minister termed "Mother Teresa's Missionar- state subject, the state govern- reply, Congress, RJD and CPI-M these incidents 'unfortunate' ies of Charity as well as Swami ments should take action. I members staged a walkout. ~ Arien and asked the state govern- Agnivesh have been attacked have personally spoken to the According to media reports, They can't even dispose their ments to take "appropriate ac- by ruling party members," said PTI Chief Ministers about these 20 people have died in lynch- garbage properly and we've tion". He was replying to a ques- Venugopal. He also urged the Home Minister Rajnath Singh speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session of incidents," said Singh. ing cases across the country only tried to help them. tion raised by K.C. Venugopal of government to bring a law to Parliament in New Delhi on Thursday. "The spread of fake news this year. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, July 20, 2018 2 STATE NEWS IN BRIEF Governor distributes subsidised water tanks DMC convenes meeting Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has announced The governor of Naga- to conduct an awareness programme on National Vec- land, PB Acharya distrib- tor Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP) on July uted the subsidised water 27 at Dimapur Town Hall at 11 am. According to the tanks (3000 litres) to 20 DMC administrator, Moa Sangtam, the programme beneficiaries for rain wa- has been organised to prevent outbreak of dengue ter harvesting on July 19 epidemic under Dimapur municipality area. He has at Raj Bhavan in Kohima. requested all the Gaon buras, chairmen, and repre- According to a press sentatives of women hohos of the respective colony statement from the Raj to attend the programme. Bhavan, the governor while giving away the FGN convenes meeting water tanks called on the The Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) under beneficiaries to encour- the Naga National Council (NNC) has convened a age others to harvest rain joint meeting on July 30 at 10 am at Transit Peace water for their benefit. Camp in Kohima. The FGN in a press release has Stating that hill stations informed the national workers of NNC and federal face water shortage dur- central staff, regional staff of both civil and army lines, ing dry season, he en- Naga women federation, Naga youth federation to at- couraged the people to tend the meeting. collect water during the rainy seasons. Acharya DDGBA convenes meeting stated that rainwater har- vesting was the need of The Dimapur District Gaonbura Association (DDG- the hour and that people BA) has convened an emergency meeting on July 21 at need to make a switch to PB Acharya, along with beneficiaries, poses for a photograph. 1 pm in its office. The association has informed all the an eco friendly rainwater units presidents and office bearers to attend the meet- harvesting system which which will result in a wide range of benefits eficiaries were selected on July 6 2018 at the harvesting. The beneficiaries were provided ing. It stated that the meeting would discuss about was neither complicated for homes and businesses. Raj Bhavan in Kohima. It was an initiative the water storage tanks at a subsidized rate amendment of constitution and other crucial agenda. nor time consuming and The updates informed that the 20 ben- of the governor aimed at promoting water of 59 percent. NSCN/GRPN congratulates member The NSCN/GPRN Lotha region congratulated and Joint inspection of food Kronu meets department and public leaders extended their gratitude and appreciation to its senior member and leader, RT Tsanglao on his induction as Kohima, July 19 (EMN): a ‘collective leadership member’ of the NSCN/GPRN, carried out in Zunheboto Minister for Planning and it was informed in a press release. Co-ordination and Land Revenue Neiba Kronu held Jalukie Ao Student’s Union a consultative meeting with divisional heads of Congratulates departments, wards chair- The Jalukie Ao students’ Union in press release men, GBs and public lead- congratulated Rongpangnenla Ozukum, daughter ers of Pfutsero area on July of NK Nungsang Ozukum and Apenla Jamir for her 18 at the Conference Hall of outstanding achievement, securing University Gold the ADC Pfutsero. Neiba Kronu and department personnel, and community leaders. medal in Master of Science ( Environmental Science) According to a press re- from Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) during lease, the divisional heads he reassured the people to ease the traffic conges- the year 2018. The Union further wishes and prays of departments highlight- that the new government tion was on the verge of for her further success in all her future Endeavour. ed their activities as well was earnest to fulfil the as- implementation. He em- as the problems faced by pirations of the public so as phasized the them during the course to bring development and establishment of pet- of discharging their du- prosperity to them. He also rol pumps, nationalized ties. Kelhikha Kenye, Vice appraised the gathering banks, security police Recruitment of grade-IV Principal GHSS Pfutsero about the various devel- check gates etc. to ease the District enforcement and community authorities of Zunheboto pose with confiscated goods following an and convenor of the or- opmental activities being woes of the public. enforcement drive. ganizing committee of Na- envisaged by the present He also exhorted the post in the district offices galand Badminton Meet government. gathering to set an example Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): indigenous inhabitants of Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): Dr. Shikatoli Achumi and of the public. He also said 2018 which is to be held at Kronu informed that of hospitality and friendli- The Department of Person- the Districts only. A joint inspection of all the Shekho Sophie, Dist. Me- that Food Safety is a grow- Pfutsero from August 6-11 a proposal for setting up ness to the outsiders and nel and Administrative Re- A DIPR news bulletin food business establish- dia Officer, CMO office ing concern globally. “He under the aegis of PDBA of mini secretariat at Pfut- participants during the forms in a Notification stat- reported that all the Depart- ments was carried out in along with the Police and reminded that business emphasized the need for sero for better governance forthcoming Nagaland ed that in pursuance of the ments have been directed Zunheboto town on July IR. Food articles sold in need to limit the amount the co-operation of all to and also to serve as a pilot Inter District Badminton P&AR Department’s Office to submit a consolidated 17 2018 by the authorities. contravention of the pre- of time that potentially make the tournament a project was already in the Tournament 2018. The Memorandum No.AR-3/ report on all the appoint- A press release re- scribed law were seized. hazardous foods are kept success. final stages. He also point- Minister concluded by Gen-174/2007 (Pt) dated ments made to Grade-IV cieved here informed that the release informed under correct environ- Minister Kronu while ed out that the urging the administration 26th October, 2017, it has posts in the districts, with the inspection was car- that the DC Zunheboto ment condition and food assuring all help from his establishment of a fire and the public to come been re-iterated that the effect from “26/10/2017 till ried out by Sukumlo Yan- Shanavas said that inspec- must be protected from side, also admitted the fail- station and sub-jail were in together appointment of Grade-IV date to this Department than, Food Safety Officer tion will be carried from contamination,” the re- ure of last government due the pipeline while proposal to maintain peace and posts in the Districts shall latest by 14th Aug, 2018 tranquility in the area. assisted by Mongo EAC, time to time for the safety lease added. to political crisis. However, for a ring-road in the town be filled by the respective without fail”. Legislator interacts with members Chakhroma GBs refer to history about Nagas’ right to Dimapur

Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): Reacting clature ‘Dimapur’ was derived Dima and his men escaped to the Gaon Buras or Chiefs of Samoog- of Ao community in Delhi to the recent demand of inclusion from a Kachari word representing North Kachar hills during 1530 oodting (Present Chumoukedima) of Dimapur into Assam state, the an ancient name of the Kachari — 1536 and have not returned entered into written engagements Chakhroma GB’s Union stated kingdom”. However, during the despite a lapse of centuries,” the (Political Proceedings, 15”‘ June, that the Nagas are only occupying first part of the 16“ century, the release stated. 1840, Nos. 98 -99) to maintain their forefathers’ lands and right- Dima Raja and his men were The release started that the friendly relations and to settle in fully claim their forefathers’ land chased out of Dimapur and have British brought the Kachari la- the plains’. based on the 9 Point Agreement, never returned ever since, the bourers during the 18th century “The record further reveals 1947 “which had earlier been release stated. to work in the forest. “However that ‘Lands east of Mohung Dijooa transferred to Assam without the “According to oral tradition, it must be mentioned that these (presently called Manja Tin Ali, consent of Naga leaders”. the Dima Raja married a daughter people continued to live only un- Karbi Anglong) were promised A press release issued by the of Thezhiio Kemeduo, a magician der the patronage of Angamis and them, and the Naga prisoners Chakhroma GBs’ Union President, in whose (Thezhtio) honour, he never as political occupants like were all released...’”, the release Thepfukedo Kuotsu and Secretary erected a Kuda (gate) and dug in the 16th century,” the release added. Atso Gwizan, while stating that the ponds around Pudumpukhuri stated. In this connection, the re- GBs being an agency of the execu- area dedicated to his wife. How- In this connection, the release lease strongly stated that “the tive wing of the government at the ever after the end of their (Dima stated that ‘it is worthy of note that Nagas are only occupying their grass root level, tendered “certain and Thezhtio) friendship, a subse- official records about the func- forefathers’ lands and have been pertinent points in response to quent Ahom King sent some men tioning of Gaon Buras or Village living in peace without reason the demand of the DNC (Dimasa and elephants and destroyed the Chiefs have existed since as early for hindrance; we rightfully claim National Council) to supposedly Kuda sometime during the 18”‘ as 1840’. our forefathers’ land based on the Temjen Imna Along and Dr. Longrineken with members of the Ao community in Delhi after an interactive session reclaim Dimapur to Assam”. century. It cited a passage from the Sir 9 Point Agreement, 1947, which at Nagaland House in New Delhi, on July 18. It acknowledged that “the Ka- “According to history, the Dima Alexander Mackenzie’s book ‘The had earlier been transferred to As- charis had their kingdom in the and his men were defeated by the North East Frontier of India’ (Page sam without the consent of Naga Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): Digital Library for Govern- lies and Ao-in-laws in the plains of Dimapur till the nomen- mighty Angamis after which the No. 106) ‘of an event wherein two leaders” Minister of Higher Educa- ment Colleges in Nagaland. city and the way some Ao tion and Technical Educa- Recognizing the need of churches from Nagaland tion, Temjen Ima Along research in the state, Dr. are sponsoring some of invited Aos of Delhi for an Walunir suggested that the the activities. Lanu Yaden, interactive talk in Naga- Ministry give directive to Deacon DABC and Vice Sainik School celebrates ‘English literary week’ land House, New Delhi on colleges that every Depart- Principal (Music) Mt. Car- 18thJuly, 2018. The meeting ment organize at least one mel Schools, talked about Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): was also attended by Advi- seminar or conference in a the placement service of The Sainik School at Pun- sor Law & Justice, Border year and that every college DABC and also the ground- glwa organised English Affairs, Treasuries & Ac- run at least one Academic work carried out with their literary week from July 13 counts, Dr. Longrineken. Journal. Walunir added parent body in Nagaland to 18th. The main objec- A DIPR report stated that this exercise will create for City Ministry. tive was to create an un- that Minister Along said academic environment in Along talked about derstanding and impor- that he will work for the the college campuses and the projects that are in the tance of literary works. welfare of the Nagas to the teachers can be engaged pipeline being pursued A press release from best of his ability. Along in academic aspects and by his Ministry and other the school informed that also expressed the need of issues. Ministries of Government various activities and the hour for Nagas to come A student leader and of Nagaland. To this end, he competitions such as cal- together instead of staying Civil Services aspirant, also welcomed construc- ligraphy, essay writing, ‘apart’, and that Aos should Omajem, asked if the Gov- tive and productive sugges- story writing, extempore play a pivotal role in this ernment of Nagaland can tions and advises to jointly speech and debate were regard. establish an Examination build a better Nagaland. conducted. The competi- The interaction majorly Center of Nagaland Civil The interaction also delved tions were conducted to engaged with the status Services Examination in into possibilities of getting aim at honing the skills of Higher and Technical Delhi to which the Minister Central and international of writing and speaking Education in Nagaland. responded that this will be schemes and funds. of the students. The topic Ayimla Pongen, Docu- placed as an agenda with The talk was attended for debate competition, mentation Officer in JNU, the Government of Naga- by representatives from ‘how important is value talked about need of in- land. Delhi Ao Senso Telongjem, education in students’ frastructure in Nagaland Rev. Dr. Alemrenba, Delhi Ao Baptist Church, life?’. Colleges and Along in his Pastor, Delhi Ao Baptist Delhi Ao Students’ Un- Principal Gap Captain Students receiving a trophy during the institution’s ‘English literary week.’ acknowledgement of the Church (DABC) talked ion and Aos from Medical, Sharad R Keskar attended problem also added that about the evangelistic and Academics, Social Serv- the event as chief guest. how crucial it is to “be- trophy to the winning groups to compete with Tizu, and Saramati House he is also working, with other services of the church ice, Research and Security He spoke about the im- ing human” then human cadets. each other. Japfü House were adjudged the first other aspects, to enhance towards students, young backgrounds, the DIPR re- portance of value educa- being. The chief guest The students were emerged as the champion runners-up and second library books and develop professionals, Ao fami- ported added. tion in students’ life and also presented prizes and divided into different of the competition while runners-up respectively. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, July 20, 2018

C M Y K statE 3 Acharya completes four years Advisor of Prisons submits proposal to modernise Dimapur Central Jail Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): central jail Dimapur and with the central minis- eries in digital printing as governor of Nagaland Advisor for Prisons, Print- district sub-jails in the try, Director for printing (sic),” stated Kuolie Mere, ing & Stationery H Haiying state; establishment of a ministry of Urban Devel- the PRO (IPR) Nagaland and Advisor for Law & Jus- women jail at Dimapur; opment, for the first time House Delhi. tice Dr Longriniken met construction of mod- printing and stationery de- The ‘Ministry Director’ Union Minister of State ern jail at Dimapur; con- partment approached the advised them to use the for Home Affairs Kiren struction of open prisons printing ministry, Advisor latest equipment for cater- Rijiju at New Delhi on July in Dimapur and Kohima. and his officers team from ing the needs of assembly 19 2018. He further appealed the printing and stationery session and government In the meeting with union minister to look department had discuss department publication the Union Minister, Haiy- into the matter on top the need of modernisation materials. ing appraised the home priority. of government printing The ministry also said minister on the present Union Minister, Kiren press infrastructures in the that any possible help will condition of Central jail at Rijiju took note on the is- state and also requested be extended to the state. Dimapur and ten sub-jails sue raised by the two advi- the ministry to extend any The advisor was ac- in the district of Nagaland. sors and assured to take up possible help in infrastruc- companied by his official The advisor also sub- the matter seriously with ture, as well as human team joint director, dep- mitted a proposal on the concerned ministry for resource development uty director and assist- modernization and infra- sanctioning. in skill labour training to ant director, the release structure development of “In another meeting operate the latest machin- added. NDPP officials plant saplings at Dzükuo valley

Couple Governor Acharya and Kavita Acharya lighting a lamp to mark the completion of his four-year tenure as governor of Nagaland. Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): Nagaland Goyal stated that Acharya had also conducted under the Governors governor, PB Acharya, completed taken up various initiatives for the initiative,” he added. his four-year stay at the Raj Bhavan welfare of the Nagas, which included According to the updates, Ach- on Thursday as the governor of Na- water harvesting, use of solar energy, arya lit four lamps to symbolise his galand. construction of vermin compose four year tenure in the office. An update from the Raj Bhavan pits, and introduction of e-govern- The updates informed that the on Thursday informed that the of- ance among others. governor thanked the officials and ficials and staff of the Raj Bhavan Goyal added that the governor staff of the Raj Bhavan for the sup- gathered at the governor’s residence had supported and advocated the port rendered towards him during in Kohima on July 19 to pay their scheme on “Beti Bachao, Beti Pad- the last four years. honour. Piyush Goyal, principal sec- hao” and other central and state The release further mentioned retary to governor, stated that under government welfare schemes for the that Goyal had released a book the guidance of Acharya the state benefit of the people. compilation of the governor’s third was moving towards new heights “Various medical camps in dif- year activities to mark the occa- and achievements. ferent districts of Nagaland were sion. Zale Naikha and NDPP members during the plantation at Dzükuo valley. Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): a mission to plant tree- was enlightened to see variety of flowers in its full Advisor for Youth Re- saplings along the valley trekkers from neighbour- bloom. He earnestly ap- ZPO Nagaland supports NEET 2018 authentication sources and Sports, Zale and clean-up waste-prod- ing states rushing into the pealed to the trekkers and Neikha along with the ucts in Dzükou Valley to valley, baring the rain. visitors to protect the flora Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): The “comprises factually known as Indigenous Inhabitant, and Back- executives of NDPP 15th make the valley a tourist The Advisor remarked and fauna and maintain Zeliang People’s Organisation well as doubtful cases of non in- ward Tribe certificates, the press SA-11 A/C embarked on hot-spot and attract visi- that June- July were the a clean environment and Nagaland (ZPON) today extended digenous Zeliang candidates”. release stated. a trekking trip to Dzukou tors in the region. While peak months to visit, with not to litter the Valley with absolute solidarity and support The organization stated that “The ZPO Nagaland there- Valley on July 19-20 with undertaking the trip, he the Dzukou Lily and other plastics and bottles. to the efforts of the ‘concerned this was not the first instance that fore, extends absolute solidarity parents of aspirant candidates of the respective district administra- and support to the efforts of the NEET 2018’ and the the All Naga- tion had been insincere to con- Concerned Parents of aspirant land College Students’ Union for sider whatever the native people candidates of NEET 2018 and YouthNet introduces multi skill course in state govt. schools authentic verification with regard themselves know about authentic the concern expressed by the All to undergoing the various under ethnicity. Nagaland College Students’ Un- graduate courses in MBBS, DBS, The opinions of the tribe’s ion for authentic verification of Ayush & Homoeopathy during the organization have not been con- those dishonest cases,” the release session 2018-19. sidered either. stated. A press release issued by the On the contrary, it has fur- “It is also reiterated that the media cell ZPON stated that it is nished ‘effortless simple verifica- children of such parents who are ‘once again’ constrained to inter- tion report’ to the higher authori- although in the service under the vene on the Notification of the ties ‘in an eyewash manner,’ the Government of Nagaland but fall Directorate of Technical Educa- press release stated. short of the criteria in accordance tion NO. DTE/ESST-2/12/2017 This is despite the establish- with the Government’s notifica- Dated Kohima, the July 17 2018 ment being sufficiently empow- tion of 28.4.1977 have no legiti- ‘regarding the provisional selec- ered to conduct verification to mate right to even endeavour to tion of candidates on the basis of detect candidates’ indigenous avail the privileges meant for the NEET 2018 Merit’. origin, from where or how can- indigenous tribes of Nagaland,” It alleged that the selection didates obtain Scheduled Tribe, the release further added. Mega legal services camp held in Dimapur Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): The Di- citizens and lamented that lack of of the society, provided by the Legal mapur District Legal Services Au- knowledge about our rights are a Services Authority. thority (DDLSA) organised a legal stumbling block for all round devel- During the camp, governmental awareness programme on July 18 at opment. Earlier, welcome address departments and other agencies Niu colony in Dimapur. was delivered by the chairman of will set up booths where personnel ToT trainees pose for the lens in Sikkim. A press release from the public Niu colony Kisheto Katty, the press or staff from the respective depart- relation assistant of Nagaland State release added. ments or agencies will be present for Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): A vo- GHSS Krulezou and Dr. Neilhouzhu YouthNet informed that Training Legal Services Authority (NLSA) on Mokokchung assistance. cational course under Skill India GHSS, and in Dimapur at GHSS of trainers (ToT) from Nagaland and Thursday informed that the pro- The NLSA and Mokokchung district Filling of forms and affidavits will Mission known as Multi Skill Foun- Purana Bazaar and GHSS Diphupar Sikkim was underway at Modern gramme was presided over by panel authority in collaboration with the be offered at free of cost. dation Course (MSFC), which was A. The release mentioned that the School in Gangtok, Sikkim which lawyer DDLSA Moatila Ao. Panel Mokokchung district administra- Different departments such as in compliance with National Skill programme was in collaboration began on July 16 and would go on till lawyer DDLSA Sangto Longchar tion will be organising a ‘mega medical, employment, economic Development Corporation (NSDC) with the department of School Edu- July 20. According to the updates, the spoke on basic legal rights, panel legal services camp’ on July 21 at and statistics, and bank will be es- has been introduced in secondary cation, Government of Nagaland programme focuses on the concept lawyer Yambemo Ngullie spoke on Imkongmeren Sports Complex in tablishing their respective booths and higher secondary government and Lend A Hand India. of “Learning By Doing” which give consumer rights and protection, Mokokchung. where people can avail opportu- schools in Nagaland. The press note stated that ‘Lend hands-on experience to students panel lawyer Visheli H Yeptho high- A report from the DIPR on Thurs- nity of getting free medical check A press release from the Youth- A Hand India’ was partnered with to undertake skills in carpentry, lighted about domestic violence and day has informed that the camp is up, blood test, registration and Net on Thursday informed that the YouthNet as Vocational Training plumbing, civil work, fabrication, the rights of women. The secretary being organised with an objective to obtaining of cards or certificates, programme was introduced at four Partners (VTP) to facilitate the pro- electrical wiring, techniques in ag- of DDLSA , Ajongba Imchen, high- sensitise the public on free legal aid, creating bank account, linking of schools in Kohima and Dimapur. gramme in the above mentioned riculture, health and hygiene, and lighted about the legal rights of the particularly the marginalised section Aadhaar. In Kohima it was introduced at T.M. schools. home science. Artisans get insights into how to market products Assam Rifles apprehend two UG cadres Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): to use quality raw mate- A two-day state level mar- rial, tools, and equipment keting workshop for pro- to produce value-added moting the handicraft was items; organised on July 18 and Also, to review the sta- 19th in Dimapur. tus of infrastructure sup- The workshop was or- port for improved quality ganised by the Council and productivity and to of Handicrafts Develop- enable artisans’ access ment Corporations, New to a larger market seg- Delhi in association with ment, both domestic and Handicrafts Service Cen- international; to ensure tre, Ministry of Textiles effective collective par- Kohima, informed a press ticipation of all members release received here on involved in production Thursday. The workshop and marketing process for was aimed to educate the optimal growth in human craftsperson and artisans, resource, production, national awardees, Non- business, and income; Governmental Organisa- to study various issues The two NSCN (IM) cadres apprehended by the Assam Rifles. tions, Self Help Groups, related to market access Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): The Kohima fied as Umesh Kumar (19) and Ramesh entrepreneurs, and man- Resource persons along with participants seen here during the workshop in Dimapur. to the artisan products ufacturers of Nagaland. or handicraft products Battalion of Assam Rifles under the ae- Kumar (21). Both of them are residents of ‘Crafts from Nagaland sions during the work- by making use of online trepreneurs in the process were some of the other gis of HQ Inspector General of Assam Semara village at Motihari district in Bi- have potential of exports, shop were market situ- marketing techniques. of development; upgrade- objectives for conducting Rifles (IGAR; north) along with police har. Along with them one extortion slip of Geographical Indication, ation, quality and its The workshop also ing artisans with knowl- the workshop. About 80 representative apprehended two cadres NSCN (IM) and two extortion slips of FGN traditional design, and standards, valuable mar- aimed at reviewing the edge of implementation prominent handicrafts ar- on July 18 at Mohankhola in Kohima. A were recovered. The apprehended along product development,’ keting and development, status of artisans; empow- agencies, appropriate de- tisans, designers, experts press release from the HQ IGAR (north) with the recovered items were handed the release stated. packaging products effec- ering artisans by making sign, technology interven- in concern field attended informed about the incident on Thursday. over to South Police Station in Kohima for Some of the discus- tively and marketing them them become active en- tion so as to enable them the programme. The apprehended cadres were identi- further investigation,the release added. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, July 20, 2018 4 REGION NE states asked to lead in Manipur CM suspends promotion of Act East Policy two policemen for excess Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): state to the ASEAN coun- movement of people for Meghalaya chief minister, tries is vital for growth and tourism, cultural exchang- Conrad K Sangma, today development. These com- es and students from other said that north eastern munication networks play ASEAN nations would get states could take a lead in dynamic roles as ‘veins opportunity to take ad- promotion of the Act East and arteries’ for flow of vantage of the educational Policy and further engage goods, services and per- facilities available in the with neighbouring na- sons within and outside region. tions and the larger ASEAN the country,” he said. Talking about advan- region to promote trade, Sangma felt that the tage in the fields of agri- commerce and cultural plan for reopening of the culture, horticulture, flo- relations. old Stilwell road from riculture and tourism and Sangma stated this at Ledo, Assam, India to Kun- hospitality and developing the 10th edition of Delhi ming, Yunan Province of skills in those sectors to Dialogue in New Delhi. China via Myanmar cover- promote local enterprises He said this in presence ing a length of 1736 Kms, and create local employ- EM Images of MoS for external af- would go a long way in ment opportunities, he Khoyathong-PWD junction in Manipur’s capital wears a deserted look on the second day of the 48-hour fairs, General VK Singh, boosting up the volumes said, “To take advantage of bandh imposed by the MUSU on Thursday. and chief ministers of the of cross-border trade be- the potential for export of Our Correspondent to the Manipur University tions. He added that Prof. north eastern states, of- tween the NE states and produce in these sectors, it Imphal, July 19 (EMN): crisis in academic interest. Pandey would be removed ficials from GoI and state the ASEAN countries. is imperative that capacity Manipur chief minister, General secretary of automatically is found to governments. The dia- He told the gathering has to be built in logistics, N Biren, said one sub- Desam students body, be guilty. logue offered an occasion that Meghalaya has ac- warehousing, cold stor- inspector and a consta- Sheetal Oinam, got frac- Meanwhile, the 48 to update the agenda al- Conrad Sangma speaking at the 10th edition of the Delhi Dialogue in corded top priority in pro- age technology, highways ble have been put under tured on his left hand after hours general strike called ready set in the Act East New Delhi on July 19. viding all-weather road services, business man- suspension after analys- a truck ran over during a by the Manipur University Policy for establishing ro- connectivity and acces- agement and banking & ing the video clipping of scuffle. Students’ Union (MUSU) bust linkages with ASEAN leaders, policy makers, for boosting trade and cul- sibility to market centres, finance.” the incident on Monday’s Biren mentioned that demanding for removal of countries thereby trans- senior officials, diplomats, tural relations with ASEAN border haats, tourist des- He also spoke about scuffle between the stu- the medical expenses of the vice chancellor Prof. forming the North Eastern think tanks and acade- countries.” tinations, production cen- Meghalaya’s huge scope dents and police in Im- the injured students would Adya Prasad Pandey for states in the coming years. micians have been ac- He also acknowledged tres and rural settlements for export of high value phal. be borne by the state gov- his alleged financial and Sangma took the privi- tively deliberating upon the words of Union Exter- to incentivise farmers and agro-horticultural prod- Biren was respond- ernment. He also wished administrative irregulari- lege to place important the ASEAN-India relation, nal Affairs Minister, Sush- producers to augment ucts like Lakadong tur- ing to questions posed for speedy recovery of the ties continued to affect the issues for taking concrete SAngma said, “Putting a ma Swaraj, who had delib- production and export meric, ginger, fresh and by reporters on the gov- injured students. normal life in Manipur for decisions on the politico- robust policy framework erated on the importance their products to interna- processed fruits, vegeta- ernment’s action against Regarding the ongo- the second consecutive security, economic and so- in position is essential to of commerce, connectivity tional markets. bles, etc. those police personnel, ing situation in the state day on Thursday. cio-cultural engagements reap the outcomes and and cultural relations as “This priority sector “The state government who were responsible for arising out of the students However, there is no between the NE states and benefits of such relation as key areas of cooperation requires full-scale devel- is taking active steps to manhandling the student protest demanding re- report of any untoward in- the ASEAN partners. enunciated by our Prime with ASEAN countries in opment for promotion of ensure that the huge po- protestors on the side- moval of Manipur Uni- cidents during the course Appreciating the pro- Minister Narendra Modi. the 9th Edition of the Delhi trade, tourism, cultural tential for organic farming line of visiting the injured versity vice chancellor, of the general strike which gressive steps taken by He said, “Delhi Dialogue Dialogue. exchange and technology is met by creation of certi- students presently un- Prof AP Pandey, on alleged began from July 17 mid- the centre in holding the gives an opportunity for “Connectivity in the transfer,” Sangma said. fication agencies and pro- dergoing treatment at a financial and adminis- night. dialogue annually since the people of the NER to form of roads, railways He added that if air motion of organic farm- private hospital in Imphal trative irregularities, he M U S U , w h i c h 2009 wherein political express their aspirations and airways linking the connectivity is improved, ing,” Sangma added. on Thursday. said that they have met launched the strike from The chief minister the Governor, Dr. Najma May 30, 2018, continues was accompanied by the Heptulla, on Wednesday to stick to their demands deputy chief minister Y and apprised her of the for immediate removal of Manipuri youth kills cousin in South Delhi Joykumar and other cabi- situation. He said that the the vice chancellor Prof. net ministers, OSD to chief New Delhi, July 19 (PTI): A 25-year-old man The trio was working in call centres in account. Governor had already in- Pandey. The students’ minister Sumant Singh, from Manipur was killed allegedly by his cous- Noida and Gurugram. Khangah was allegedly After attacking Khangah, Shingham fled formed the President of body along with Manipur SP of Imphal West Jogesh- in over a monetary issue in southeast Delhi’s attacked by Shingham with an iron rod on his from the spot. Their landlady, who stays on the India about the gravity of University Teachers’ As- chandra H during the visit. Sunlight Colony this morning, police said. head, police said, adding he succumbed to his top floor, saw Shingham running from the spot the current situation. sociation and Manipur Many students were The deceased has been identified as Sui- injuries at a hospital. and informed her husband, police said. While empathising University Staffs Associa- injured during Monday’s hami Khangah. He used to stay in a rented Police found some liquor bottles on the They found Khangah lying in a pool of with the student commu- tion in a joint meeting on incident, wherein both accommodation along with his brother AS spot, which indicate that they were having a blood and informed the police. The accused nity, Biren stated that the Wednesday resolved not to boys and girls volunteers Shunreiwung and his cousin Lei Shingh m, party, following which the duo got into a fight. is yet to be arrested, the police said. state government had per- provide any cooperation of democratic students al- said Chinmoy Biswal, Deputy Commissioner The quarrel happened over the withdrawal Khangah brother Shunreiwung was in Gu- suaded the central govern- to the new Fact Finding liance of Manipur tried to of Police (Southeast). of some money by Khangah from Shingham’s rugram when the incident happened. ment to form a committee Committee reconstituted storm the Raj Bhavan and headed by a retired chief by Union HRD ministry to BJP office in Imphal de- justice of a high court to look into the allegations Experts find Shirui Lily a carnivorous plant manding immediate end investigate into the allega- against the vice chancellor. Our Correspondent its common name, com- ids and enzymes which Imphal, July 19 (EMN): A mented one of the visi- dissolve the insect,” the Journalists undertake plantation drive tiny flowering plant found tors who incidentally hap- website said. Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): tiative to do their mite in a cliff elevated atop Kui- at Shirui Kashung peak, pened to be the curator “The glands then reab- Ukhrul district working improving the forest cover va Kajo spanning a vast the natural habitat of Ma- of popular website-www. sorb the nutrient rich flu- journalists association at Kuiva Kajo heritage. steep side over the river nipur’s state flower Shirui flowersofindia.net. id. The leaf stalk attaches (UDWJA) has undertak- Shaliwo, who planted Thingna Chiphan Kong. It Lily (Lilium Mackliniae) Ten years plus old to the centre of the shield. en tree plantation pro- a sapling at the heritage is accessible by a lone rug- under Ukhrul district, exclusive website (www. Generally each short stem gramme to help preserve site, also assured UDWJA ged road from Alungtang turned out to be a car- flowersofindia.net), meant has one or two leaves and the historic site of Kuiva members of every pos- of Hunphun village. nivorous plant. for flower lovers, was a terminal single flower, Kajo/ Thingna Chiphan sible assistance from the UDWJA has set a tar- The plant, which grows aimed at having the local which is flat,” it added. Kong of Hunphun village, district forest department get to plant more number up to 9-32 cm from the names, pictures and de- Experts, however, which is located about 1 in executing such plan- valuable trees at the site ground and having finger- scriptions of all the flowers stated that this tiny car- km west of Ukhrul district tation programmes in in a phased manner to nail size five-petal white found in India. nivorous plant is not go- headquarters. future. help preserve the age old, flower, was spotted by a “These shield shaped ing to do anything to the On July 19, UDWJA During the first phase, popular recreational her- team comprising of flower leaves have hundreds of biodiversity of the Shirui had executed its first UDWJA members and itage from being gradually and nature lovers during tentacles, which hold a Kashung peak. phase tree plantation pro- volunteers cleared off relegated into oblivion. their recent visit to Shirui gland that produces the In May 2018, Khamatek gramme at the heritage masses of shrubs and The heritage is famed EM Images dew. The dew is very thick trekkers, a Ukhrul based site on the theme ‘Plant bushes and planted dif- for its association in folk- peak, 2835 m above sea Shirui Lily level, to witness the real and sticky. When an insect trekkers led by Mungchan trees, save earth,’ which ferent species of valuable lore. It was told that peo- beauty of Shirui Lily last larly known as Paamgaa in densely whorled, which gets stuck to some dew, Zimik, had also spotted a was kicked off by the dis- tree saplings including ple in olden days used to month. Nepali and Kitas in Hindi. can be absent in many more tentacles move to pale bluish pink lily which trict forest officer, Ukhrul, Uningthou (Bonsum), fly tree leaves from Kuiva The identity of the The flower is also available cases. Upper leaves are get the dew covered glands resembles Shirui Lily at the Shanngam Shaliwo. Yongchak (Perkia), and Kajo top to read their fate flower has been estab- in other places including the strangest leaves one against the insect to keep it mountainous peak of Nga- Speaking at the occa- Wallnut. or outcomes of their plans lished as Shield sundew valley of flowers in Utta- would get to see. They are from escaping. rei and Ngami Kaphung sion, DFO Shaliwo laud- A potential tourist site, especially before making (Drosera peltata), a car- rakhand. shaped like shields, which The glands atop the under Khamasom village ed the journalists from the heritage has pano- marriage proposals or nivorous plant. It is popu- “Basal leaves are probably is the origin of tentacles then secrete ac- in Ukhrul. Ukhrul for taking the ini- ramic surroundings with embarking on warfares.

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Fury EastErn Mirror | Friday, July 20, 2018 BUSINESS 5 Possibility of India losing RBI to issue new INR 100 notes in lavender colour Mumbai, July 19 (IANS): all the earlier series of to be legal tender. is introduced, printing through the banking chan- US trade dispute in WTO The Reserve Bank of India bank notes in Rs 100 de- “As is normal, when a and supply of these notes nel will gradually increase,” (RBI) on Thursday said it nomination will continue new design of banknote for distribution to public the statement added. will soon issue Rs 100 de- nomination bank notes. on export support — Secy. According to the RBI, AFFIDAVIT the new bank notes will Regd. No: 1967/18 (Declaration) Date: 17/07/18 Kolkata, July 19 (PTI): funds to exporters will subsidy programmes be in the “Mahatma Gan- (A Government of India Undertaking) I, Smti. Neizovonuo Valentina Khimiao daughter of Tsurhoo Khimiao, aged Commerce Secretary continue as well,” she such as Merchandise dhi (New) Series”. about 49 years, resident of T.Khel Kohima Village, Kohima, Nagaland do hereby Rita Teaotia today said said. Exports from India “The new denomina- Network System Unit, Dooravaninagar, Bangalore-16 solemnly affirm and declare as follows:- CIN: L32202KAI950GoI000640 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. there was a “real” pos- Support for input Scheme in the WTO, tion has motif of ‘RANI KI 2. That my correct and official name is Neizovonuo Valentina Khimiao, sibility that India could subsidy is also legiti- asserting that these ini- VAV’ on the reverse, de- 3. That however, in my husband’s Indian Passport bearing Passport No. F5490623 my name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as Asatuou lose the trade dispute mate, the commerce tiatives harm its com- picting the country’s cul- Khimiao instead of Neizovonuo Valentina Khimiao that the US had filed in secretary said. “How- panies by creating an tural heritage,” the apex 4. That the names Neizovonuo Valentina Khimiao and Asatuou Khimiao refer the WTO on export sub- ever, incentive only for uneven playing field. bank said in a statement. to one and the same person i.e., myself 5. That this affidavit is made to declare that my correct and official name is sidies. exports is not eligible. The US said that “The base colour of Neizovonuo Valentina Khimiao and the same shall be used for all official This, she said, was There must be a cost thousands of Indian the note is lavender. The purposes and future correspondences and references. 6. That this affidavit shall also be used as a piece of evidence of the fact and because income levels incurred and then com- companies are receiv- note has other designs, proof as mentioned above and also to be use for any rectification if arises in in India had crossed the pensation.” ing benefits totalling geometric patterns align- future. threshold for exports to The government has over USD 7 billion an- ing with the overall colour That the statements from para 1-6 are true to the best of my knowledge and DAVP 06223/11/0013/1819 nothing false has been stated. And I sign this affidavit before the competent be subsidised. already set up an expert nually under various scheme, both at the ob- authority at Kohima, Nagaland on this the 17th day of July, 2018. “There is a real possi- group to look at WTO- export promotion pro- verse and reverse.” GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND Deponent bility that India will lose compliant support to grammes. As per the statement, Magistrate/Notary Public the trade dispute with exports, and a draft set OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER K-1804 the US at WTO over sub- of schemes will be an- WOKHA NAGALAND sidising exports,” she nounced for discussion, IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT Dated Wokha the 17th July 2018 said at an ICC interac- she said. HEADQUARTER, CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND NOTICE tion here. Teaotia said that the Dt. Dimapur the th 18 No. Judl – 47/2017-18/ / Whereas Smti. C. However, India has existing export subsidy NOTICE Nzamongi Patton wife of Late Shri. Chibemo Patton, a been responding “very schemes were continu- No. M-270/18 Notice is hereby given that Shri/ permanent resident of Old Riphyim Village , has applied strongly” to the US alle- ing, as the dispute was Smti (1) Inoto Khulu (2) Inoka Khulu -Vrs- Kiyeho Yeptho resident of Purana Bazar Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw gations, Teaotia said. yet to be resolved. all dues and benefits/ family pension from the govt. She said while direct The US in March this under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below: and to draw/ closed AC No. 33833590677 in favour of subsidy to exports can- year dragged India to the The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites her deceased husband Late Shri. Chibemo Patton who not be given, the gov- WTO’s dispute settle- claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be expired on 3/7/2018. ernment can legitimate- ment mechanism over submitted to this court in writing on or before……….. Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked ly support regulatory export subsidies, say- SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY to file claims/ objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days compliances required in ing that these incentives Name of Patta Holder: (1) Inoto Khulu (2) Inoka Khulu from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/ objections other countries. were harming American Village/Block No: Dubagaon, Patta No: 130 will be entertained after the cut of date and succession Dag No: 173, Area: 00B-04K-07Ls “Benefits to services companies. certificate shall be issued. North: Plot of Inoka Khulu, South: Plot of K. Vito Sd/- exports will remain un- Washington chal- East: Plot of Inoka, West: Plot of Inoka touched, and GST re- lenged India’s export Sd/- K. Mhathung Tsanglao, Deputy Commissioner Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Nagaland Dimapur, Nagaland DP-441 D-5760 D-5754 CHANGE OF NAME CHANGE OF NAME CHANGE OF NAME Old Name: KILOTO SEMA Old Name: HUZHETO SEMA I JYOTI MITTAL hereby declare The Gordon Graham Prize for Naga Literature New Name: KILOTO New Name: HUZHETO that my mother’s name has been (Sponsored by the Kohima Educational Society) ZHIMOMI ZHIMOMI mentioned as SUNITA DEVI Vide Affidavit No: MITTAL in my old passport and Prize and Name Gordon Graham fought at the Battle of Kohima as a young captain of the Vide Affidavit No: SUNITA MITTAL in other academic Queens own Cameron Highlanders in the British 2nd Division under General 1219/2018 1218/2018 records. And that both the name is Grover. Personally, he won two Military Crosses in the Burma Campaign. A D-5755

D-5756 journalist, a published author and international publisher of repute, he could Date: 18.07.2018 of one and same person. D-5761 Date: 18.07.2018 not forget the help and assistance given to him and his comrades by the Nagas during the War. He initiated and founded the Kohima Educational Trust (KET) a charitable educational trust in the UK in 2004 to assist with the education of the descendants of the Naga allies who helped the British to win the Battle of KOINONIA PRAYER CENTRE Kohima, now voted the most significant battle in the history of Britain. TSIESEMA BASA, KOHIMA : NAGALAND Gordon always wanted Nagas to come closer with each other and live in peace and harmony. One of his ideas was to promote understanding “...My House shall be called a house of prayer.” Matthew 21:13 through learning one another’s language – the result was “Keywords”, a glossary of IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT the 16 officially recognized tribe languages of Nagaland, published by the KET and HEADQUARTER, CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND MONTHLY REVIVAL PROGRAMME available for sale with the KES. Dt. Dimapur the 19th July 18 It was Gordon’s idea to start a Naga Literature Prize to promote Naga writing. NOTICE th nd Posthumously (Gordon passed away in 2015), the Kohima Educational No. M-295/18/2988-89 Notice is hereby 20 - 22 July, 2018 Society (KES), the Nagaland counterpart of the KET, decided that this Prize for Naga given that Shri/Smti Kimjalam Hangshing -Vrs- Husheli Sema Date : Literature should be named after Gordon. Hence the Gordon Graham Prize resident of Lhomithi Village Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, for Naga Literature. Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam land Revenue Regulation 1886 Mission Statement : To promote good writing and to raise the profiles of Naga writers. The award is have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below: Theme : “ The fruit of the righteous is a aimed at recognizing and rewarding the knowledge-keepers and idea-givers of The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites Naga Society and is intended to encourage reading and writing within the Naga claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be tree of life. And he who wins community – And, of course, more interactions within Naga society and with others. submitted to this court in writing on or before……….. Categories : (i) One Fiction and (ii) One Non-Fiction SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY souls is wise” Proverb 11:30 Eligibility : Any Naga above 18 years of age irrespective of their domicile. Name of Patta Holder: Kimjalam Hangshing Exception : Judges and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter the Village/Block No: 8, Patta No: 14 competition. This also applies to KES members and their immediate family members. Dag No : 64 & 65, Area: 00B-04K-03Ls North: St. Paul School, South: Satamo Anointed Speaker Criteria : * Entries must be published works either by self or by a Publishing house. East: Kimjalam, West: Medo Publishing houses can also submit works of Naga authors. No time period Sd/- REV. ZOTUO KIEWHUO required for this time. But book must contain over 150 pages in 1/8 demy size Deputy Commissioner publication. Dimapur, Nagaland Senior Pastor & Founder D-5757 • It must be published in English. Koinonia Baptist Church • Same author’s work can be submitted in each category. Co-authored works can IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER also be submitted. Cum - Principal Kohima Bible College. • Short stories and poetry not included this time DIMAPUR DISTRICT: NAGALAND • Both hard copy and soft copy of abstracts are expected during submissions along Dt. Dimapur the 19.07.18 with 4 hard copies of the published book. (Please see Selection Procedure below). NOTICE • Entries must be accompanied with full postal address and contact numbers and a No. REV-1/90-D/ Notice is hereby given MRS. MEDOTSEILIE-Ü KIEWHUO clear passport size photograph of the competitor. A brief CV of the author that Shri/Smti Leon Yepthomi resident of is also expected. Asso. Pastor • Books/abstracts of unsuccessful entries will not be returned. Dimapur who has applied for issue of mortgage Conditions : Any and all entrants for the Gordon Graham Prize for Naga Literature must be clearance concerning to Patta No. 1083 Dag No. willing/prepared to take part in any programme/s of the KES connected with the 1083 measuring an area 00-01-00 located at NEIBALIE KIEWHUO ROKOPRA MEKRO promotion of and in furtherance of the Prize objectives. For instance, the shortlisted authors may be asked to take part, even organize, readings of their works in Block No/Village 08 Mouza No. 03 which has been Asso. Pastor Asst. Pastor schools, colleges, and university departments or among the public. (Local TA/DA mortgage in the NIDC Bank/Society. will be given to them for such programmes). Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land Selection Procedure : All those eligible and desirous to enter the competition may do so within the time may be submitted in written in the Court of the Host : and date published in the Nagaland newspapers. undersigned on or before 27.07.18. Procedures to be followed : LT. KETOULHOUVI SUOKHRIE, CHILDRENS’ (i) Candidates will be expected to first submit their entry/ies with an Sd/- application on plain paper accompanied with an abstract copy (each) of Deputy Commissioner & MRS. AZEÜ BELHO 1000 to 2000 words (both soft and hard copies) along with 4 published Dimapur, Nagaland hard copies. This is for the purpose of short-listing the entries as well as final D-5758 There will be a special offering for judging by judges from among well-known authors, publishers, and intellectuals. Koinonia Baptist Church New building (ii) After this first step, the shortlisted authors (six in each category) will be IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT announced along with the names of three independent judges from outside the HEADQUARTER, CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND KES. This panel of three independent judges from outside Kohima Educational Society will read the complete works of authors in the competition and decide th NOTICE Dt. Dimapur the 19 July 18 the winners. No. M-296/18/2990-91 Notice is hereby (iii) If felt necessary, the panel of judges may invite the authors for personal given that Shri/Smti Khriesangulie -Vrs- B. Imchungwati resident interview at any stage. of Kevijau Village Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland Prizes : The winner of each category will be awarded a prize of Rs 1,00,000/- plus a under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam land Revenue Regulation 1886 have Plaque/Citation to record their win. The Prize winners will be expected to deliver applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below: Come with Faith and Receive the Blessing of a lecture on an important topic on/for Naga Society either during the Prize giving The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites Salvation, Deliverance and Healing function or at some other occasion. Local TA/DA will be paid. K-1806 claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be The prizes will be given away at a public function to the winning contestants. submitted to this court in writing on or before……….. (This event may be held over a dinner, or other suitable function, with special SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND invitees from across Naga society). Name of Patta Holder: Khriesangulie Prize Winners : The organizers will publicize the winning works worldwide on the KET Village/Block No: 8, Patta No: 556 OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO website as well as in local, national and regional media to the extent possible. We hope this may lead to exposing the winners and their works to national Dag No: 33/558, Area: 00B-01K-18Ls NO. JUD.21/2017-18//83 Dtd. Zbto. the 10/07/2018 North: Approach Road, South: Kekhru Angami and international networks of publishers and promoters. Certainly, KET/KES will try East: Manen Jamir, West: Rongsen NOTICE CALLING OBJECTION FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE. to help/hand-hold in all ways possible to promote the winners. (The winners may Sd/- Shri/Smt SHIKHELI of LUMAMI District Zunheboto has applied for issue of Succession also be invited to the UK so as to promote Naga works abroad). Deputy Commissioner Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that Her Husband Late SHITOVI has expired on 08.06.2018. Dimapur, Nagaland Judges : All judges (6 separate judges - 3 for short-listing and 3 for final reading) will be D-5763 It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this certificate is received from anyone within a period selected from noted Publishing houses in India/abroad and from among respected of 30 days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the Certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint and well-known academic persons and intellectuals. The judges and their IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER will be entertained for issue of the same. immediate family members will not be eligible to enter the contest. DIMAPUR DISTRICT: NAGALAND Sd/- Calendar for Award : Deputy Commissioner Dt. Dimapur the 19.07.18 Announcement : July 20, 2018 in newspapers D-5762 Zunheboto: Nagaland NOTICE Last date of submission : September 30, 2018 No. REV-1/90-D/ Notice is hereby given Announcement of Short-list : November 25, 2018 that Shri/Smti Senti Ao resident of Dimapur GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND Winner announcement : March 20, 2019 who has applied for issue of mortgage clearance DIRETORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION Prize Distribution/Lecture/s : April 10/12, 2019 concerning to Patta No. 1517 Dag No. 186/2138 NAGALAND: KOHIMA • Any change in dates will be notified immediately. measuring an area 00-02-04 located at Block No/ Contact persons Charles Chasie Village Puranabazar Mouza No. 03 which has NOTIFICATION President, KES NO. DTE/ ESTT-2/ 1/ 2016-17 : The interested NEET-2018 appeared candidates who wishes Email : [email protected] been mortgage in the NIDC Bank/Society. Mobile : 9436016574 Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land to pursue undergraduate courses in BAMS & BHMS at North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy (NEIAH), Shillong, Meghalaya against State Quota/ All India Open Seat quota Address for submission KES office (Mr Mhasisalie Solo) may be submitted in written in the Court of the Centre Point (Above Orchid Store) are informed to directly apply to NEIAH through website www.neiah.nic.im. Kohima – 797001 undersigned on or before 27.07.18. Last date of admission is on 31st July, 2018 Nagaland (India) Sd/- (ER. ARJUN SINGH) Email : [email protected] Deputy Commissioner Director Mobile : 8575013986 Dimapur, Nagaland KG-2682 Issued by DIPR K-1805 D-5759 6 The Future of Plastic? Scientists EastErn Mirror DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2018 Explore Bioplastics From Sorghum Sahana Ghosh | IANS Kumar said. generating normal plastic from oil, the moulded into a variety of things, Ashok He was referring to sorghum culti- same are used here. The major differ- Kumar asserts it is worth the effort and India’s Unhealthy n the early 1940s, Henry Ford ex- vars (RVICSH 28 and ICSV 18542) that ence is that you are tapping into plant- expense. perimented with making plastic have high biomass yields and more based raw material. So it is biodegrad- Currently, bioplastics represent parts for automobiles. He came up ratoonability (yielding more than one able but you make it synthetically,” about one percent of the about 320 mil- Democracy with what was called the “plastic car harvest from a single planting) making Kumar said. lion tons of plastic produced annually. Imade from soybeans.” them amenable for crafting into bio- A single search online is indicative But with rising demand and with he last Budget session was the least productive plastics. of the slowly changing narrative, in fa- more sophisticated materials, applica- session of the Parliament in the last 18 years. Both Since that decade, when mass plastic “In line with sugarcane, corn, cas- vour of bioplastics. Carry bags for shop- tions and products emerging, the mar- the houses of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya production began from oil-based mate- sava and sugar beet, high biomass ping, packing material for food items ket is already growing by about 20 to 100 Sabha could transact 21 and 27 per cent business rials, its use has surged dramatically, be- sorghum has very good potential with and meats, bin liners for hotels, cutlery, percent each year. only.T The said figure is not a healthy advertisement of de- coming a big part of our daily lives. The wider adaptability, is fast growing (com- nursery plant pots and trays, wet waste “It is worth the effort of making bio- mocracy in the country. To keep democracy working, par- resulting unwanted plastic pollution pletes life cycle in four months), and compost bag, plant seed bag, cling plastics, as it is partly or wholly made liament should function properly. crisis and awareness of depleting fossil has high biomass production with its wrap, food wrapper and a plethora of from sustainable plant sources and it The beginning of the monsoon session of parliament fuel reserves has driven research toward efficient C4 photosynthetic pathway. It products made from plant-based mate- will blend in with the mainstream plas- gives an impression that the message has reached to all alternative, sustainable materials. can be grown in rain fed conditions with rials vie for attention. tic supply chain except the usage of concerned. No confidence motion against the govern- Extending the hunt for sustainable low-nutrients,” Ashok Kumar said. Do-it-yourself (DIY) “plastic from raw material and the production proc- ment has been accepted by the Speaker. It must be men- materials as an alternative to fossil fuel- High biomass sorghum hybrids, starch” videos are also part of the throng ess. Going forward it is the era of ‘green tioned here that it was the same motion which prevented derived plastics, Indian scientists at the grown in a hectare, churn out 20 tonnes on sustainable solutions. technologies’ and irrespective of the the Parliament from functioning during the budget ses- International Crops Research Institute of dry mass in four months that is dou- The production and use of bioplas- cost considerations we need to embrace sion. So one can hope after the admission of the motion, for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) are ble that of normal sorghum and four tics is considered as a sustainable solu- them for sustenance of life on earth,” there will be no further adjournments of the house and it working with the humble drylands crop times when compared to paddy. tion due to low emission of greenhouse Ashok Kumar added. will run smoothly. plant sorghum (jowar) and a bunch of Specific techniques are employed gasses. A report by UN Environment that as- Even then few important questions should be raised. microbial minions to help shape a bio- to convert these feedstocks into ther- But there are challenges too at both sesses the potential of replacing certain If the bone of contention was about admitting the no based plastic future. moplastic starch, poly-lactic acid, ends of the production cycle. It takes a conventional plastics applications with confidence motion, why was it not admitted for discus- Commonly used bioplastic feed- polyhydroxylalkanoates, poly-3-hy- significant amount of energy to manu- alternative materials states that is nei- sion during the Budget session itself? Why did the chair stocks (raw materials) are: cellulose, droxybutyrate, polyamide 11 and bi- facture these plastics and there are ther possible nor desirable to remove merely state that she would only allow the motion when starch, glucose and vegetable oil. opolyethylene, which can be processed question marks on their biodegradabil- all plastics from society, but alternatives decorum of the house is maintained? Why were the oppo- “We need a good amount of feed- into biodegradable polymers. ity. can have a significant role in reducing sition members always on their toes to disrupt the house? stock. Sorghum is a rich source of starch Sorghum biomass specifically, is Can bioplastic fit in within the cur- our dependence. Stands taken by both the sides are indicative enough that like corn and potato. Starch based ed- transformed into polylactic acid which rent industry infrastructure and does it It further adds that the “purposeful none was interested in discussing burning issues in Par- ible cutlery is popular across the world,” is further processed into bioplastic. In put pressure on forests (to convert into agricultural production of biomass to liament. Why such a waste of public money? A. Ashok Kumar, sorghum breeder at IC- the transformation process, sorghum land for growing feedstock plants)? supply the biopolymer industry has to The law makers should keep in mind that the elector- RISAT, told Mongabay India. bagasse has to go through sacharifica- For starters, the ICRISAT Microbi- be balanced against the need to support ate will not take such acts kindly. Parliament is a place for For example, Bakeys, a Hyderabad- tion, fermentation and polymerisation. ology Team has in hand three micro- food production and preserve biodiver- debates and discussions based on which the electorate based company produces edible spoons Bacterial fermentation of sugars derived bial strains that can speed up the break sity.” will choose the best to rule the country. So law makers made by baking a dough consisting pri- from sorghum biomass produce lactic down of the used bioplastic mass (64 “The use of alternatives must be part responsible for obstructing discussions in parliament are marily of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), acid which is then synthesised by po- percent degradation in 60 days). of a broader strategy towards more sus- already in the bad books of the electorate. Thus the mon- with some additional wheat and rice lymerisation to produce polylactic acid. “We identified certain microbes tainable production patterns, particu- soon and the winter sessions are very important for them flour. Ashok Kumar explained when starch (Myceliophthora thermophila ATCC- larly for packaging and other single-use if they want to erase the saddening memories of disrup- A start-up in the Czech Republic is is used as feedstock it is put through a 48104, Aspergillus awamori and Bacillus items, including the principles of rede- tion of parliament at the slightest provocations from the experimenting with producing an ed- sacharification process using enzymes subtilis) that will degrade the bioplastic sign, reduce, reduce and facilitating re- minds of the electorate. ible coffee cup composed of a cereal- to produce liquid glucose. Special bac- very quickly. They are also biodegrad- cycling,” the report said. Not only the discussion on the no confidence motion, based crisp waffle. teria or fungi can produce lactic acid able by themselves but you can hasten the monsoon session will have to transact many more im- “Currently people are using sug- (In arrangement with monomers from liquid glucose. The up the degradation with any of the mi- portant legislative businesses. It should be ensured that arcane bagasse as source material for Mongabay.com, a source for monomer is then polymerised to pro- crobes,” he said. stalemate does not return to haunt the house any more. bioplastic but here we have developed environmental news reporting and duce polylactic acid, a biodegradable Although, at this stage bioplastics In the very first week of the monsoon session, the no con- a sorghum that is far more effective for analysis. The views expressed in the polymer. are slightly costlier than normal petro- fidence motion will be discussed. But the Parliament will biomass-based plastic and will be much article are those of Mongabay.com. “Whatever chemicals are used for chemical-derived plastics and can’t be be in session for three more weeks after that. Will legis- cheaper and more sustainable,” Ashok Feedback: [email protected]) lative businesses be transacted smoothly during that period? Both the ruling as well as the opposition parties should take responsibility of keeping the house in order. Arithmetically the Government is not in danger in the Why Are We So Anxious About 666 But Do Not Worry About Our Bad Way of Life? wake of the no confidence motion. Bharatiya Janata Party Liba Hopeson gians are not actually bothered. We greatly disobey God and we think if there is no (BJP) alone has sufficient members to defeat the motion. Though Revelation 13 talks about an episode in the temptation or satan, we would be good. This is farcical. But the government will have to face worrying moments Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding past, it has been argued that this particular verse (18) Evil things cannot create any good thing. Evil pro- during the course of the debate. The opposition will defi- calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number which mentions 666 is a futurist one. Some strongly duces evil. It leads to destruction. Our bad life and ac- nitely raise issues like intolerance, lynching, vigilantism, of a man: His number is 666. assert and promulgate that it is unmistakably about a tions will ruin us. But if we are Godly, He will be with atrocities on Dalits and downtrodden, women safety, etc. One day, a woman showed to me a depiction in a future episode. I don’t intend to dig out the meaning of us, protect us and guide us. So, why do we worry about At the same time, the opposition will attack the govern- 666 and make it crystal clear here. Whether it had hap- 666? Evil things come from our heart (Matthew 15:19). ment of the economic front. The government will have to pen, and asked me inquisitively, “Is this not the sign of satan’s number, 666”? Somebody told her that it pened or yet to transpire my concern and question is Jesus said this. At times, some people try to chase all face sharp criticism on its foreign policy too. The govern- why we are so fretful. As I deeply ponder, I realize that the devils away from a house or colony or village, and ment should not ignore these attacks as it has requisite was. I smilingly replied, “This pen is nice, I don’t think so”. That incident stimulated me to write this article. it stems from the fact that our idea of evil is flawed. amusingly, thereafter, they think that they would be number to be in power. Rather, the government should Many youngsters often bemoan that if Eve and Adam good or free from evil. I’m not arguing that chasing evil refute the charges point by point to enjoy the confidence Thanks to her. There is a joke that the devils are annoyed with hu- had not committed sin, we would be enjoying today. spirit is wrong. I don’t deny the existence of evil spirit, of the people. Both sides should remember that 2019 is The problem lies here. but the belief that if evil spirits are chased out we would not far away. People will eagerly and carefully be listening mans because we blame them excessively. Frequently, in the Bible camps, many express their wish that Adam We think that we do evil deeds because we are be from evil is a fallacy. For an ‘evil box’ is in ‘human all the arguments and counter-arguments. So, all sides re- tempted by satan. One logical question needs to be heart’. Why do we dread so much about satan who can main cautious as any slip may cost them dearly. and Eve had not eaten the forbidden fruit. They rue- fully ask why God didn’t thwart Adam and Eve. I used asked: If there is no satan or devil and no temptation, torture us but do not worry about our evil deeds which to jokingly respond, if we were there, we might have could we commit sin or do evil things? Yes, we are not rebel God and demolish us? If God relents from help- eaten even the leaves, the branches and the entire tree. machines. We normally think and say that we are spe- ing us, satan could torment us. Thus, ultimately trou- These words used to evoke laughter. To a great extent, cially created by God and consider that Lucifer and the ble and agony is caused by us. DAILY we misapprehend evil. Apparently, there is a mystery fallen angels are awful. We think as though Lucifer and I think it’s reasonable to worry about our evil ac- about evil. I don’t have all the answers. But, we have the fallen angels were not specially created. We ask lot tions more than the number 666. Our inability to live certain wrong notions of evil. of questions about God allowing satan to tempt and a good life and do good deeds is as problematic as the I used to be deeply engrossed in ruminating about attack us, but we hardly contemplate and question presence of evil on earth. The wish that ‘if evil does not PATH 666. Seemingly, it’s the number many dread. Surpris- why we are like the fallen angels in thinking and do- exist, life would be good’, is like wishing, ‘If I do not ex- ingly or unsurprisingly, there are theologians who are ing evil. We hate satan. We don’t want evil. But, why do ist, I would be good’. We often do the evil things which not apprehensive about it. For them, it is not some- we always desire good and do evil? Why do we always we don’t want. “We question why Lucifer was proud Home Sweet Home thing which will occur in the future, but it had already hate evil and think evil? And sadly, we think the devil is and conceive evil thoughts in heaven: Lucifer might happened. In fact, reading the book of Revelation responsible for it. This is one of the biggest problems ask why humans are like me”. When we watch a foot- with only futurist perspective is one of our limita- of Christians. We intensely wish Adam and Eve had not ball match, we dislike the team or the players who are tions. Revelation does not indeed record only about eaten the forbidden fruit, but we do not feel sorry that unruly and undisciplined. We even detest our favorite the future. The writer, John, compared the spiteful we have been living wicked life all these years. This is players when they are rude in the field and play rough rulers of his day with the beasts and dragons. This our problem. game. Like we want them to be gentle, polite and cool style of writing was prevalent in other ancient writ- We have been producing evils relentlessly and in the football ground, if we have that same intensity of ings. We learn that John borrowed the ideas from we see only the evil of satan. We blame satan for our desire to change our bad habits and qualities, I believe them. However, my intention is not to expound how evil actions. If ungodly people talk about evil, it is not we would become better human beings. we should read the book of revelation. But, consider- wrong in saying that it’s a discussion about evil by evil Cigarette is not good for health; smoking cigarette ing that Revelation 13 is about a brutal ruler in Rome beings. Evil was not created. It is not a substance which kills. But, cigarette is not evil. Many surmise that if sa- in the past (In verse 1, seven heads signify seven hills can be created. Lucifer was a good being. Disobedi- tan does not exist, we would be good: It is like a dirty – Rome is a city of seven hills), these group of theolo- ence breeds evil. When we disobey, evil is generated. man wanting his neighbor to maintain cleanliness. BIBLE READ: JOHN 14:1–14 THOUGHT FOR TODAY: I am going there to prepare a place for you. In a First, Scientists Satellite Collar a Dhole - A Species on Verge of Extinction ~ John 14:2 “We don’t know a lot of aspects of patch of forest, as, wherever it goes, cer- Kazakhstan, South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Kushagra Dixit | IANS their ecology, which makes conserv- tain species of predators flee, giving a Mongolia, Russia, Singapore, Tajikistan ing dholes far more difficult than the breather to many other species of flora and Uzbekistan. Why do we have to leave our home and move?” my son n a first, wildlife scientists have col- tigers,” Dr Y.V. Jhala, senior scientist and fauna. Many ecologists consider habitat asked. It’s difficult to explain what a home is, especially lared a dhole, the Indian wild dog, at WII, told IANS after he collared the At present, only 949 to 2,215 mature loss and bad prey base as a major rea- to a five-year-old. We were leaving a house, but not our with a satellite transmitter to un- “ dhole. dholes survive in the wild, according son for the dhole’s falling population, derstand the ecology of this endan- home, in the sense that home is where our loved ones are. Jhala, who headed the team, said to the International Union for Conser- but WII scientists contradict this. geredI species that is considered as im- It’s the place where we long to return after a long trip or after that it’s far more easier to collar a tiger vation of Nature (IUCN). However, the “There is still sufficient habitat portant as tigers in keeping the balance a full day’s work. or any other species than a dhole. WWF estimations believe that globally even as a lot has been lost. There is also in forests but is heading for extinction Conservation ecologists believe that less than 2,500 overall individuals live in enough prey base,” Jahala maintained. When Jesus was in the upper room just hours before at a “dramatic pace”. deeper knowledge can help with proper the wild. He added that poisoning by the vil- He died, He told His disciples, “Do not let your hearts be With less than 2,500 individuals management and a possible census of “People have studied dholes a long lagers near forests and transmission of troubled” (John 14:1). The disciples were uncertain of their surviving in the wild globally, dhole is dholes. time ago. Dr A.J.T. Johnsingh, an em- disease from domestic dogs are the ma- future because Jesus had predicted His death. But Jesus already extinct in about 10 Asian coun- Currently little is known about the inient Indian ecologist, had studied jor reasons behind the dramatic fall in tries. reassured them of His presence and reminded them they species and ecologists are either de- dholes in the late 1970s. His PhD was their population. Rare to spot in the wild, it took a would see Him again. He told them, “My Father’s house has pendent on the information based on on dholes in Bandipur, but technology Since dholes often target livestock, team of patient scientists from the Wild- many rooms . . . . I am going there to prepare a place for decades-old research or from conclu- has improved since with remote data villagers retaliate by leaving poisoned life Institute of India (WII) over 10 days sions drawn from the African Wild and advance tracking, the depth of un- prey for them. you” (v. 2). He could have used other words to describe to to track down a pack of 14 dholes Dogs, which are the closest relatives of derstanding is far more,” Jhala asserted. “Dholes are prone to all those com- heaven. However, He chose words that describe not an un- in Bishanpura meadow in the Mukki the dholes. A team of four people will constant- mon dog diseases like rabies, paivo vi- comfortable or unfamiliar place but a place where Jesus, our range of the Kanha National Park. The “Because of the charisma of tigers, ly monitor the collared animal through rus and distemper to name a few, which loved One, would be. team tranquilised an adult female, test- this species is completely ignored, even a satellite link, he said. has a major repercussion on their pop- ed its health and fixed a tracking collar C. S. Lewis wrote, “Our Father refreshes us on the jour- though it has a very important role,” Foresters told IANS that another ulation,” he added. around its neck as the rest of pack cau- ney with some pleasant inns, but will not encourage us to Ujjwal Kumar, WII Conservation Ecolo- dhole was collared some years ago with “Given the current status, I would tiously observed from a distance. mistake them for home.” We can thank God for the “pleas- gist, told IANS, adding that the species a GPS tracking system which had a say they are more important than tigers, Wildlife scientists told this visiting is being pushed towards extinction at range of about three kms -- but with the but that would be difficult for people to ant inns” in life, but let’s remember that our real home is in IANS correspondent that the popula- a dramatic pace. The species is the key satellite transmitter, the animal could digest, so I would say that dholes are as heaven where we “will be with the Lord forever” (1 Thes- tion of dholes has dramatically fallen in cleansing weaker genes in nature by be tracked wherever it goes. important as tigers,” Jhala contended. salonians 4:17). over the years, raising the urgent need predating on them, Kumar explained. Once found globally, these wild dogs of better understanding the behavior, (Kushagra Dixit was in Kanha Nation- Dear Lord, I thank You for heaven, my eternal home. According to Delhi-based ecologist of Asia are now restricted to only a few predating pattern and ecology of this al Park on a reporting trip. He can be Faiyaz A. Khuzdar, the species helps regions. At present, the dhole is pos- elusive species. reached at [email protected]) We look forward to being with the Lord in reducing the biotic pressure on a sibly extinct in Vietnam, Afghanistan, forever. The contents of articles in this page do not necessarily reflect the Editorial view or policy of the paper. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, July 20, 2018 7 Overtourism: A Growing Global Problem Claudio Milano, Joseph M. Cheer and Marina Novelli | The Conversation he summer holidays are in full that overtourism is harming the landscape, swing – and protests against over- damaging beaches, putting infrastruc- tourism have begun (yet again) in ture under enormous strain, and pricing a number of popular European cit- residents out of the property market. It is a ies.T Overtourism is not a new problem. hugely complex issue that is often oversim- Barcelona, in particular, is at the cen- plified. tre of these mounting concerns about the It can have an impact in multiple ways. rapid growth of tourism in cities, especially The international cruise industry, for exam- during peak holiday periods. In fact, Desti- ple, delivers thousands of passengers daily nation Barcelona estimates that there were to destination ports. While comparatively 30m overnight visitors in 2017, compared to little is returned to communities, cruise ac- a resident population of 1,625,137. tivity creates physical and visual pollution. But across southern Europe protests City residents also bear the cost of tour- and social movements are growing in ism growth. As cities transform to cater for number. This has led to the formation of or- tourists, the global travel supply chain pros- ganisations such as the Assembly of Neigh- pers. This coincides with increasing proper- borhoods for Sustainable Tourism (ABTS) ty speculation and rising costs of living for and the Network of Southern European local communities. AirBnB, for example, Cities against tourism (SET). They are at the has been accused of reducing housing af- forefront of the fight against overtourism fordability and displacing residents. and the impact it has on local residents. Amsterdam wants to take direct action While many tourists want to “live like a to prevent this by banning short-term rent- local” and have an authentic and immer- als and directing cruise passengers away sive experience during their visit, the resi- from the city centre. AirBnB is also making dents of many tourism-dependent destina- efforts to address the problems they are ac- tions are seeing the unique sense of place cused of creating. that characterised their home towns vanish Things are made worse by the fact that beneath a wave of souvenir shops, crowds, key destinations are mostly unprepared tour buses and rowdy bars. They are also to deal with overtourism. According to the the overwhelming influence of the global focus on attracting fewer, high-spending ence and a commensurate local benefit. suffering as local amenities and infrastruc- Italian sociologist Marco d’Eramo, in 1950 tourism supply chain. This has led to wide- and low impact tourists, rather than large Tourists must also play their part by mak- ture are put under enormous strain. just 15 destinations were visited by 98% of spread “tourist-phobia” – first described by groups. ing travel choices that are sensitive to the It is a truly global issue. Other desti- international tourists, while in 2007 this Manuel Delgado more than a decade ago as But it’s a fine line to tread. If tourist ar- places they visit and those who live in and nations where overtourism has reached had decreased to 57%. This indicates the a mixture of repudiation, mistrust and con- rivals to a destination decline suddenly and around them. disruptive proportions include Palma de rapid expansion of global tourism beyond tempt for tourists. dramatically it would likely have consider- Tourism should be part of the wider Mallorca, Paris, Dubrovnik, Kyoto, Berlin, established destinations. able economic repercussions for those who destination management system, which Bali and Reykjavik. Recently, Thai authori- Overcrowding and the establishment of Dealing with overtourism rely on them. must also consider transport and mobil- ties were forced to act when the number of typical tourism-focused businesses, such as Dealing with overtourism must now be a Overtourism is a shared responsibility. ity, the preservation of public spaces, the tourists visiting Maya Bay, the beach made clubs, bars and souvenir shops, overwhelm priority. But despite the mounting howls of City administrators and destination man- local economy and housing, among other famous by Danny Boyle’s film The Beach, local businesses – and rowdy and unman- protest, tourism promotion endures – and agers must acknowledge that there are defi- aspects of daily life. Research, planning and led to shocking environmental damage. ageable tourist behaviour is common. This unsustainable hordes of tourists continue nite limits to growth. Prioritising the welfare a close and ongoing dialogue between city diminishes the unique ambience of desti- to descend on cities, beaches and other What does overtourism look like? of local residents above the needs of the administrators, the tourism industry, civil nations and leads to crowd and waste man- natural wonders. global tourism supply chain is vital. Prime society groups and local residents are es- We define overtourism “as the excessive agement pressures. Managing the flow of tourists seems an consideration must be given to ensuring sential. growth of visitors leading to overcrowding Clearly, tourism brings jobs, investment improbable and unwelcome task. But some that the level of visitation fits within a desti- Perhaps overtourism is a symptom of in areas where residents suffer the conse- and economic benefits to destinations. But cities have taken drastic measures to limit nation’s capacity. the present era of unprecedented affluence quences of temporary and seasonal tour- overtourism occurs when tourism expan- the effects of overtourism, including the The global tourism supply chain also and hyper mobility, a consequence of late ism peaks, which have enforced permanent sion fails to acknowledge that there are lim- introduction of new or revised taxation ar- bears a major responsibility. It must ensure capitalism. We need to urgently rethink the changes to their lifestyles, access to ameni- its. Local government and planning author- rangements, fines linked to new local laws, that product development achieves a bal- way cities are evolving to uphold the rights ties and general well-being”. The claim is ities have so far been powerless to deal with and “demarketing”, whereby destinations ance between the optimal tourist experi- of their residents. We Are Thinking of the Leopard as a Nuisance – and Quietly Wiping It Out Uttarakhand has the most leopards of any Indian state. It’s also #1 in the number of leopards killed. to please their constituency,” he said. “Forest officials 2017 alone, 16 big cats were declared threats to human with ways to mitigate conflict and increase co-existence Rashme Sehgal | thewire.in have no choice but to listen to their political masters. lives. One RTI reply also stated that hunters had gunned between humans and wild cats,” Kak said. “But with In- he Indian cheetah was hunted into extinction This is not to say that humans lives have also not been down 45 leopards declared man-eaters between 2006 dian forests depleting rapidly thanks to unplanned ‘de- by British colonists and the Indian royalty. lost in man-leopard conflicts.” It is important to note and 2016. velopmental’ projects, the wildlife population is only Their sense of entitlement was so great that by that leopards do not primarily prey on humans. “Defor- D.V.S. Khati, the chief wildlife warden of Uttara- set to decrease.” estation has forced leopards to move closer to human khand, has stated lifting the ban was justified because, 1947, we had no cheetahs left. Today, thanks a (Rashme Sehgal is an author and a freelance similarT sense of entitlement, we are close to decimating settlements in search of cattle and also dogs, who they when a conflict is reported, it is the department that journalist based in Delhi.) another great cat – the leopard. see as easy prey.” has to face tremendous criticism. In one incident, on India’s leopard population at present is around Bina Kak, a former Rajasthan environment and March 23, a four-year old boy was killed by a pan- 12,000, according to data provided by the Wildlife Con- forests minister who helped sanction the Jawai Bandh ther. When the boy’s half-eaten body was recov- servation Society of India. From this lot, we have al- Leopard Conservation Reserve, today home to 50 leop- ered the next morning, angry villagers set fire to ready lost 280 leopards in 2018, 90 of which were killed ards, said. “A leopard does not harm anyone till he is re- eight hectares of van panchayat land and refused by poachers alone. Another 22 were killed by villagers ally hungry. We need to ensure that their prey base is to let anyone extinguish the blaze, especially since in human-leopard conflicts. Other agents include road not depleted.” this had been the second such incident in the area. accidents and, of course, natural causes. Another problem is forest fires. “Unlike tigers, leop- A part of the problem, according to Qamar Uttarakhand has the most leopards of any Indian ards are not a conservation priority for the government. Qureshi, a wildlife biologist with the Wildlife In- state. It’s also #1 in the number of leopards killed. Al- They are treated like a nuisance,” Belinda Wright, who stitute of India in Dehra Dun, is a tendency to though the state has existed for less than 18 years, for- heads the WPSI, told The Wire. “If we are not careful, linearise every debate. “We need to have a dis- est department officials have calculated that it lost over there will be only two or three left” before we know it. passionate approach to this problem. The forest 100 leopards last year alone out of a total estimated In December 2016, the Uttarakhand high court had department is following the wrong management population of 2,600. ordered a ban on the killing of tigers, leopards and pan- approach when they try and put these [leopard The celebrated hunter Jim Corbett shot several thers even as government officials were declaring the man-eaters] back into forests. They need to be man-eating tigers and leopards in the hills in parts of presence of this or that man-eater. The court had main- captured and removed from the system. We can’t India that today fall in Uttarakhand. However, man- tained that such animals should be confined in zoos forget that if we alienate the local people, we will eating leopards were rare. It is in in fact in the last two for short periods before being returned to their natural not be able to do any conservation,” he said. decades that an increasing number of humans were at- habitats. Finally, it also clearly stated that state govern- He also pointed to the fact that forests outside tacked by leopards: 140 leopards and tigers have been ments were not allowed to engage private hunters to protected areas have shrunk in size, effectively declared man-eaters since the state’s formation. kill these animals. flushing out their leopard populations because Shrinking habitat is the main reason leopards are The Uttarakhand government took the matter up to they can no longer sustain the presence of the big compelled to enter semi-urban and urban area. In 2017 the Supreme Court, which overturned the ban. cats. “The most important task ahead for us is to alone, according to the Forest Survey report, 778 sq. km As a result, leopards are being declared man-eaters turn these forests around, which is a long, uphill of forest that acted as a buffer between the jungle and with impunity, some activists have alleged, even as for- [task]. We must not forget that both our animals villages in Uttarakhand was cut to make way for the all- est officials have issued strongly worded denials. and the poor are sustained by our forests.” weather Chardham road. A senior forest official clarified that a man-eater is Vidya Athreya, a Maharashtra-based ecologist According to the Wildlife Protection Society of India declared at the chief wildlife warden’s station in Dehra specialising in the study of human-animal con- (WPSI), Uttarakhand has already reported 30 leopard Dun by invoking the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. The flicts, insists we need to devise a long-term miti- deaths this year, the highest among states, followed by process has become somewhat more difficult since gation plan to end the human-leopard conflict for Maharashtra with 25 deaths. leopards were classified as ‘vulnerable’ by the Interna- good. She is currently helping the Uttarakhand Tito Joseph, a program coordinator at the WPSI, tional Union for the Conservation of Nature. forest department adopt a similar strategy for the blames state government officials for such high mor- On the other hand, replies to RTIs filed by various Tehri and Pauri districts. tality rates. “Villagers put pressure on politicians to people show that, in the last 13 years, 166 leopards and “The Uttarakhand government is also collabo- declare leopards as man-eaters and [politicians] have 16 tigers were declared man-eaters in Uttarakhand. in rating with the German government to come up

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The contents of articles on this page do not necessarily reflect the Editoral view or policy of the paper EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, July 20, 2018 8 nation States to give affidavit on translated LS to take up no-trust motion NEET papers — Javadekar new Delhi, July 19 (Pti): said that from the next whether this critical issue The Centre would be tak- year, the Centre would was ever taken up and if on Friday; Modi, Rahul to speak ing affidavits from state be taking affidavit from it was taken up what was new Delhi, July 19 (ianS): governments on accu- state governments that the result of the same,” The BJP and opposition racy of translated NEET the translation done by he said. Congress sharpened their question papers from the their language experts was BJP member Rajeev attacks on each other on next year, HRD Minister correct. Chandrasekhar, in his Thursday, a day before the Prakash Javadekar today The AIADMK member mention, said Bengaluru Lok Sabha takes up the said. had also pointed out that has become a hub of nar- no-confidence motion The National Eligibil- students appearing for the cotics. for debate and voting in ity Cum Entrance Test NEET exam had to travel He said it is about time an increasingly polarised (NEET) is conducted by to distant places to write something should be done environment with each the Central Board of Sec- the paper. to deal with the situation side trying to maximise its ondary Education for ad- To this, Javadekar said before things become ir- chances of victory in the mission to MBBS/BDS he has already ordered reversible. 2019 general elections. courses. that from the next year Shwait Malik (BJP) Top guns of the two Javadekar was re- there would be no dis- tried to highlight the prob- parties, including Con- sponding to an issue raised placement of students. lem of drugs in Punjab. PTI gress President Rahul Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi (File Photo) by AIADMK member Vijila As another member He said Punjab, which Gandhi, will take part in Sathyananth regarding in- wanted to speak on the was known as the food the debate which will con- eral parties. We will get fresh support While Shiv Sena has issued a Partry MPs accurate translation of issue, Chairman M Venkai- basket, has now become clude with a reply from from the south and the northeast. It whip to its members in the Lok Sbha Anurag Kashyap and Hukumdev NEET questions in Tamil ah Naidu said the minister the “drug basket” and Prime Minister Narendra will be NDA plus,” he said. to be present and vote in favour of Narayan Yadav may also speak in and the problems faced by has assured the House that sought intervention of Modi. In the 545-member (including the government, AIADMK indicated the debate. students during Zero Hour students need not go to the Central government Seven hours have been the Speaker) Lok Sabha, the BJP-led that it might not support the no- The Congress, the key rival of in Rajya Sabha. other states and will have to address the menace in set aside for the debate NDA can bank on around 311 mem- confidence motion. AIADMK has BJP in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, She said 49 questions facility to write exam in the state. which will begin at 11 am bers in the Lok Sabha including 273 37 MPs. Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, is ex- in the paper translated in their respective places. BJD MP Prasanna Ach- and go on without the of BJP, SAD (4), Shiv Sena (18), LJP Telugu Desam Party (TDP) mem- pected to target the government Tamil were vague due to In his Zero Hour men- arya raised the issue of lunch break. Officials said (6), RLSP (3), JD-U (2), Apna Dal (2), ber Kesineni Srinavas, whose notice on issues ranging from economy, problems in translation tion, nominated member suicide among soldiers. as per calculations based All India N R Congress (1), SDF (1) was accepted by Speaker Sumitra problems of farmers and unemploy- and students suffered. K T S Tulsi raised the prob- Citing a report, he said on the strength of a party and NDPP (1). Mahajan on Wednesday as it was the ment to the situation in Jammu and A PIL was filed in lems faced by Indians and 500 jawans committed in the House, the BJP will Kumar also took a swipe at Con- first to be submitted, will initiate the Kashmir and petroleum prices. It this regard and the court Indian IT companies fol- suicide last year and the get over three hours and gress leader Sonia Gandhi for her debate on the motion. will also attack the government over awarded grace marks to lowing changes in the US number is increasing. Congress around 45 min- remarks on Wednesday that the Op- A TDP delegation on Thursday “lynchings, social disharmony and affected students, she visa policy. He also noted there utes. position had the required strength. sought the support of Delhi Chief social tensions.” said. He said Indians are fac- were reports of a jawan Ruling coalition, the “She is not able to do her maths Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the no- Party leader Anand Sharma said Javadekar said as the ing deportation and IT killing a fellow officer or National Democratic Al- properly. What happened in 1999 is trust vote. on Thursday that the “government matter was in court, he companies were facing another jawan. liance (NDA), appeared being repeated. The Congress had Apart from TDP, the notice of should come up with a white paper won’t speak much on the difficulties in hiring Indian “It is very alarming confident of the numbers faced embarrassment,” Kumar said. no-confidence had also been given on economy and release fresh GDP issue. talent. situation. Why this is hap- with Parliamentary Affairs Kumar also taunted Congress for by members of the Congress, NCP, growth numbers.” He, however said the This, he said, is despite pening,” the MP said and Minister Ananth Kumar its support to TDP’s no-confidence RSP and CPI-M. AIMIM member The motion will be the first to be translators were provided three meetings between wanted to know if the gov- saying that it will be “NDA motion. “There is a talk that Con- Asaduddin Owaisi. faced by the Narendra Modi govern- by the Tamil Nadu govern- the Indian Prime Minister ernment has tried to find plus” at the end of voting. gress is following those it opposes,” BJP sources said Modi will speak ment, which is left with less than a ment. and the US President. out the reasons behind the “We have talked to sev- he said. for about one-and-a-half hours. year in office. The Minister further “We do not know suicides. RS passes anti-corruption bill with Goa assembly disrupted Maharashtra govt. gave over formalin-laced fish INR 5 lakh to prisons dept. stringent punishment for bribe-giving Panaji, July 19 (ianS): Goa party, tomorrow they will new Delhi, July 19 (ianS): The minimum of three years extendable stressed that the current period Assembly Speaker Pramod be with some other party,” as ‘secret service fund’ Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed upto seven years for giving bribe. of one week given to a coercive Sawant on Thursday ad- former Chief Minister and Mumbai, July 19 (Pti): whether any prohibited the amended anti-corruption bill The Bill also removes exemption bribe-giver to report the matter is journed the House till noon Congress MLA Luizinho The Maharashtra gov- substances were being that also has stringent punishment for even “trivial” things given to an much less. after the Congress insisted Faleiro said. ernment has provided secretly brought into provisions for those giving bribes -- official. Minister of State for Personnel on discussing the issue of Sawant, however, said INR 5 lakh as ‘secret serv- the jails and used. The both individuals and organizations This means that nothing given to and Public Grievances, Jitendra formalin-use in fish sold in that since calling attention ice fund’ to the prisons funds are also meant for -- besides the bribe takers, extends an official will be considered as “triv- Singh, while replying to the debate, the state. motions had been moved department to improve gathering information requirement of prior sanction for ial” and may be counted as “bribe”. said that this grace period for coer- During Question Hour, by both Congress and BJP intelligence gathering about the possible es- prosecution to former public of- During the discussion, mem- cive bribe-giver may be increased to the Speaker was forced MLAs the issue could be in jails, Chief Minister cape attempts by prison- ficials and covers attachment and bers held that a distinction must be two weeks or more. to adjourn the House af- discussed later. Devendra Fadnavis has ers, conspiracies to stoke forfeiture of property. made between “coercive” (one who He underlined that the Bill has ter Leader of Opposition When the opposition informed the state Leg- violence or attacks on The Prevention of Corruption has been forced to pay bribes by been much debated in the Standing Chandrakant Kavlekar, did not relent on their de- islative Council. prisoners, he said. (Amendment) Bill, 2013 amends the those in authority) and “collusive” Committee, the Select Committee moved an adjournment mands, the Speaker was Of the total funds, The chief minister Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (one who willingly gives bribe to of the House as well as has been motion and insisted on forced to adjourn the legis- INR 85,000 have been added that the money to prescribes imprisonment of a extract favours) bribe-giving, and considered by the Law Commission. raising the fish issue on the lative assembly proceedings used so far, he added. would also be used for first day of the monsoon till 12 noon. In a written reply, information related to session. Goa on Wednesday Fadnavis told the Upper those convicts, who “All 16 (Congress) MLAs banned the import of fish House yesterday that the jumped paroles or fur- Government committed to quota in faculty positions — Javadekar have signed a motion of from other states for 15 government allocated loughs. “In order to en- Scheduled Tribes and adjournment. This formalin days, after the state Food INR 5 lakh in the 2018-19 sure that connivance OBCs. We will neither let issue should be discussed and Drug Administration budget. between prisoners and it go, nor let others abolish first. Not at the time of call- officials claimed that for- He was replying to a jail staff does not pose it,” he said. ing attention motion,” Kav- malin, a powerful disinfect- query by Shiv Sena MLC a threat to the security The issue was raised lekar said. ant used to preserve cadav- Neelam Gorhe, who of the jail, regular in- by Samajwadi Party lead- “The fish mafia is killing ers, was used to preserve sought to know the total formation gathering is er Ram Gopal Yadav. He Goans. Fish mafia is spread- fish. amount of funds allo- required,” he said. termed the March 5 UGC ing slow poison. The agency later flip- cated for the purpose Fadnavis said these roster that kept nine out They are merchants of flopped on several occa- and how they have been funds would also be used of every 13 teaching posi- greed, evil and horror. sions on the formalin use used. to gather information tions as unreserved, giving This is a burning issue. and its harm, but public In his reply, Fad- to ensure safety of the three to OBCs and one All other issues can wait. pressure and criticism from navis said funds have prisoners, when they to Scheduled Castes, as a “These merchants of the opposition forced the been made available are taken to courts for “conspiracy” to deprive horror are supported by government to implement for purposes like gath- hearings or hospitals for the SC, ST and the Other this party, yesterday by our the temporary ban. ering information on treatment. Backward Classes (OBCs) of their due as guaranteed by the Constitution. Yadav was seconded Changes will make RTI Act useless — Rahul by senior Congress leaders new Delhi, July 19 (Pti): Congress and they must not question people 2005, to frame rules on salaries and Ghulam Nabi Azad and P.L President Rahul Gandhi today at- in power. services of the chief information

PTI Punia besides a number tacked the BJP government over The changes proposed to the RTI commissioner and information Prakash Javadekar (File Photo) of other members siding proposed changes to the Right to will make it a useless Act, Gandhi commissioners. with the cause. Information Act, saying they will said on Twitter. A notice of intention was given new Delhi, July 19 (ianS): forced to issue a 13-point He said that the Hu- The Allahabad high render the law useless. He added that the changes being to introduce ‘The Right to Informa- Union HRD Minister Pra- roster after an Allahabad man Resources Develop- Court had in April last The proposed amendments, suggested must be opposed by every tion (Amendment) Bill, 2018’ in kash Javadekar on Thurs- High Court ruling last year. ment (HRD) Ministry had year struck down a UGC circulated among Members of Par- Indian”. the Rajya Sabha for consideration day said the Modi govern- But we do not agree with already put on hold all circular prescribing in- liament, seek to do away with the Gandhi tagged a letter by the and passage during the current ment was committed to the court order,” Javadekar interviews for recruitment stitution-wise reserva- parity given to information commis- National Campaign for People’s session of Parliament, Minister of reservation in the faculty said. “We have filed two for teaching positions in tion to fill vacant faculty sions with the Election Commission Right to Information, which has State for Personnel Jitendra Singh positions of universities SLPs (special leave pe- universities and colleges positions. The Supreme in terms of salary, allowances and challenged the amendments on said in a written reply to Lok Sabha and that it does not agree titions). The hearing is which were to be held un- Court too upheld the High conditions of service, RTI activists grounds that they undermine the yesterday with a court order quash- scheduled on August 13,” der the roster pending a Court’s order, prompting have said said. independence of information com- Leaders of various political par- ing the 50 per cent reser- Javadekar told the Rajya decision on the SLPs. the UGC to issue a circular Every Indian deserves to know missions. ties yesterday said they have com- vation. Sabha after some mem- “We are hopeful we will for reserving seats for SC, the truth and the BJP wants to hide The government yesterday said it mitted to fight any “attempt” by the “The University Grants bers raised the issue dur- be able to save reserva- ST and OBCs department- the truth. The BJP believes the truth is considering a proposal to amend Centre to “dilute” the act and oppose Commission (UGC) was ing Zero Hour. tion for Scheduled Castes, wise. must be hidden from the people the Right to Information (RTI) Act, any amendment s to it. Audio of abused Kerala nun: cardinal reveals latter aware of issue, Church denies Kochi, July 19 (ianS): An sexually abused her. registers a complaint with abuse had surfaced, that it sexually abused by him sev- audio clip, broadcast by a In the audio, Alencherry the President of the Catholic was true that the nun had eral times between 2014 and Malayalam television chan- is heard telling the nun that Bishops Conference of India, spoken to him, but it was re- 2016. Bail plea of two jailed Orthodox priests dismissed nel on Thursday, purpotedly if she “was abused then it’s Cardinal Oswald Gracias, lated to other issues related An FIR was registered A magisterial court near here on It was one priest in the begin- revealed that the head of really bad”. who is based in Mumbai. to the Jalandhar Diocese against the bishop and a Thursday denied bail to the two ning who first exploited his wife the Syro-Malabar Catholic But, on Thursday after- The authenticity of the and nothing related to the 114-page detailed statement jailed Malankara Orthodox Church and then started blackmailing her. Church had lied about not noon, the Church in a state- tape, however, could not be case. was taken from the nun. priests named in a case for sexually When she sought help from knowing that a nun had ment, admitting that while independently verified. Speaking to the media, Mulakkal, for his part, abusing of a woman parishioner. another priest, he too, threatened been sexually abused by a the voice in the audio clip is Alencherry, is also heard the victim’ brother, who is maintains that he has done Of the four accused Kerala her and shared her contact with a bishop, but the Church ar- that of the Cardinal, claimed telling the nun that he would also a Catholic priest, held “no wrong at all” and that priests -- Father Job Mathew and fellow priest and she was eventually gued that the conversation that the contents has been not say anything about this that the reason why they the nun took part in several Father Johnson V. Mathew -- who victimised by five of them. had been “wrongly inter- “twisted and interpreted to police. decided to release the audio functions besides travelling were arrested last week had moved The National Commission for preted”. wrongly”. However, he adds that tape of the conversation with him. the Thiruvalla Magistrate Court for Women is monitoring the case. The clip, aired by Math- Instead what she says “if she has been subjected between his sister and the The probe team has so bail. Both are currently lodged in One of the priests escaped action rubhumi TV channel, per- is that about the problems to this, then it’s not correct”. Cardinal, is because he was far collected evidence from the Pathanamthitta district jail. as the victim had mentioned only tains to a talk between Cardi- that she faced there and When the Kerala Po- not speaking the truth. a convent near Kottayam, A woman who regularly visited four names, according to the police. nal Mar George Alencherry there was no mention of any lice probe team recorded “We would not have re- where the bishop is alleged the Malankara Orthodox Church The other two priests who are and the abused nun seemed abuse that she had under- Alencherry’s statement on leased this particular audio to have abused the nun and had accused five priests of sexu- on the run -- Father Sony (Abra- to show that the former had gone, it said. Wednesday, he did not re- had he told police the truth,” on Wednesday, Cardinal ally abusing her for a decade. Her ham) Varghese and Father Jaice knowledge that Franco Mu- The nun is then heard veal any of this. the brother said. Alencherry’s statement was husband had complained that she K. George, their bail plea is being lakkal, the Bishop of the seeking advice from the Car- Earlier in July, Alencher- Trouble began for Bishop recorded, wherein he said came under the duress from at least heard in the Supreme Court at Roman Catholic Diocese dinal, who in his turn says ry had told the media soon Mulakkal in June when the he did not know anything five priests. 12.30 p.m. on Thursday. of Jalandhar (Punjab), had that it would be better if she after the case of the nun’s nun alleged that she was about the nun-bishop case. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, July 20, 2018 WORLD 9 Israel adopts controversial Jewish nation-state law Jerusalem, July 19 (PTI/AFP): Israel’s official language, was granted only but in recent years some have tried only discrimination, but racism as equality as specified in the country’s The legislation passed after the parliament today adopted a law de- special status. to question that as well as the princi- well,” lawmaker Yousef Jabareen said. 1948 declaration of independence. changing of a clause that would fining the country as the nation state The law, passed in the early hours ples of our existence and our rights,” Arab citizens account for some Shuki Friedman of the respected have allowed the state to “authorise of the Jewish people, provoking fears of today, speaks of Israel as the his- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin 17.5 per cent of Israel’s more than Israel Democracy Institute think tank a community composed of people it could lead to blatant discrimination toric homeland of the Jews and says Netanyahu said after the vote on the eight million population. They have said much of the law is symbolic, but having the same faith and nationality against Arab citizens. they have a “unique” right to self- legislation, backed by his right-wing long complained of discrimination. it would force the courts to consider to maintain the exclusive character of Arab lawmakers and Palestinians determination there, according to government. Saeb Erekat, secretary-general of the country’s Jewish nature and lead that community”. called the law “racist” and said it legal- copies of the final text quoted by He called its approval a “decisive the Palestine Liberation Organisation, to a more “narrow interpretation of Rivlin, whose role as president ised “apartheid” following a tumultu- Israeli media. moment” in Israeli history. called the legislation a “dangerous Arabs’ rights”. is mainly symbolic, had made a rare ous debate in parliament. However, a deeply controversial A range of opposition politicians and racist law” that “officially legalises By emphasising Israel’s Jewish intervention in politics earlier this Others said it neglects to specify clause that had been seen as more denounced the vote. The head of the apartheid and legally defines Israel as nature, it is “reducing, not directly month to raise alarm over the clause. equality and Israel’s democratic char- specifically legalising the establish- mainly Arab Joint List alliance Ay- an apartheid system”. but indirectly, its democratic nature,” The legislation “could harm the acter, implying that the country’s Jew- ment of Jewish-only communities man Odeh called it “the death of our The sponsor of the law, Avi Dich- Friedman told AFP. Jewish people worldwide and in ish nature comes first. was changed after it drew criticism, democracy”. ter from Netanyahu’s Likud party, has Various versions of the legislation Israel, and could even be used as a The legislation, adopted by 62 including from Israeli President Reu- Arab parliament members who said it aims to defend Israel’s “status have been debated for years. weapon by our enemies,” he wrote in votes to 55, makes Hebrew the coun- ven Rivlin. called the legislation “racist” ripped as a Jewish and democratic state.” But Netanyahu’s government, seen as an open letter. try’s national language and defines The legislation becomes part of up copies of the bill in the chamber of others pointed out that references to the most right-wing in the country’s “Do we want to support the dis- the establishment of Jewish commu- the country’s basic laws, which serve the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, after “Jewish and democratic” in earlier history, had pushed for the law’s ap- crimination and exclusion of men nities as being in the national interest. as a de facto constitution. it was passed. versions of the law had been removed proval before the parliament’s sum- and women based on their ethnic Arabic, previously considered an “It is our state, the Jewish state, “This is a law that encourages not and that the law lacked references to mer session ends. origin?” Child abuse cover-up: News IN BrIef Turkey ends state of emergency after two years Maryam Nawaz meets Sharif for first time since arrest Ankara, July 19 (IANS): The Turkish However, the government has prisoned pending trial, according to Turnbull urges Pope government has ended the nation- decided against extending it again official statistics and NGOs. Rawalpindi, July 19 (IANS): Former Prime Minister wide state of emergency that was after seven three-month renewals. Many of those dismissed are al- Nawaz Sharif’s daughter met him for the first time on Thursday after both were arrested last week in a corruption imposed two years ago after a failed During the campaign, opposi- leged to be supporters of the exiled to sack archbishop case, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen, who coup attempt, the media reported. tion candidates said the first thing Canberra, July 19 (IANS): 2004 and he died in jail. Senator Pervaiz Rasheed said. Addressing the media The decision comes weeks after they would do if they won would be lives in the US and is a former ally of Australian Prime Minis- Wilson, 67, had said af- outside the Adiala Jail where the three-time Premier, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to end the state of emergency. Erdogan. Turkey accuses Gulen and ter Malcolm Turnbull on ter the verdict that he took his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Captain won re-election, BBC reported on More than 107,000 people have his followers of organising the coup, Thursday urged Pope Fran- the calls for his resigna- (retd) Safdar Awan are jailed after their conviction in the Wednesday. been removed from public sector but he denies it. cis to sack the Archbishop tion seriously, but would Avenfield properties case, Rasheed said that he and other Under the state of emergency, jobs by emergency decree since the The 2016 coup attempt saw Par- of Adelaide, Philip Wilson, exercise his legal rights. On party leaders met the Sharif family earlier in the day, Geo tens of thousands of people were ar- state of emergency began and more liament bombed by military aircraft who was earlier sentenced May 22, a judge found him News reported. rested or dismissed from their jobs. than 50,000 people have been im- and more than 250 people killed. to one year in detention guilty of not reporting to the for covering up the sexual police sexual abuse com- abuse of minors. mitted by Fletcher. Seven killed, four injured in jeep Archbishop Wilson, the After the first verdict, crash in Nepal highest-level catholic priest Wilson had removed him- Kathmandu, July 19 (IANS): Seven people were killed Putin slams US forces ready to ‘sacrifice’ Russia-US ties convicted in a child sexual self from his duties as the and four others injured as a passenger jeep met an accident abuse case, was convicted archbishop and Pope Fran- in Rukum district in the mid-western region of Nepal on Moscow, July 19 (PTI/AFP): common ground,” he said. in May of covering up abuse cis had named another ad- Wednesday, police said here. Deputy Superintendent of Russian President Vladimir “We talked about this of by a paedophile priest, but ministrator for the arch- Police in Rukum district, Prabinlal Shrestha, told Xinhua Putin today slammed “forc- course while meeting Presi- has resisted calls to resign. diocese. that seven people were killed when the jeep carrying 11 es” in the US who were dent Trump.” He said he would appeal On August 14, the Aus- people skidded off the mountain road, and plunged into willing to sacrifice Russian- The US leader’s em- against the verdict, the BBC tralian judiciary is set to a gorge at Sisne Rural Municipality in Rukum. According US ties, two days after a brace of Putin this week reported. “He should have announce if the archbishop to Shrestha, four were killed on the spot while three were summit with his US coun- drew derision and outrage resigned and the time has should serve his detention pronounced dead in course of treatment in a hospital. terpart Donald Trump who across the US political come for the Pope to sack under house arrest or in jail, Meanwhile, the four injured have been airlifted to the has since faced a storm of spectrum. him,” Turnbull said at a since the sentence man- capital of Kathmandu, according to the police official. criticism. On Monday, Trump ap- press briefing. dated that he has to serve “We see that there are peared to accept Putin’s “Many leaders that have six months of the sentence Trump offers meeting requests to forces in the US that are denial of Russian interfer- called on him to resign. without a parole option. easily ready to sacrifice ence in the US 2016 presi- It’s clear that he should re- The royal commission Rouhani — Iran Russian-American rela- dential election at their sign and I think its time has into institutional respons- Tehran, July 19 (IANS): Iranian President Hassan tions for their own am- joint press conference in come now for the ultimate es to child sexual abuse Rouhani received eight requests from his US counterpart bitions,” Putin said in a Helsinki, sparking uproar authority in the church to reported that the Catho- for a meeting, presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi announced on Wednesday. Vaezi said US President speech to Russian ambas- in Washington. take action and sack him.” lic Church in Australia re- sadors gathered in Moscow. The US leader later said Donald Trump’s requests were made during Rouhani’s Throughout his trial, ceived complaints by 4,500 visit to New York for a United Nations General Assembly “We see that there are he misspoke when he ap- Wilson denied having people about alleged abuse meeting in September 2017, according to Xinhua. He forces in the US that put peared to take Putin’s de- known about the abuse by 1,880 priests and officials did not elaborate, however, about Rouhani’s response to their narrow party interests nial of interference at face of altar boys by a priest between 1980 and 2015. Trump’s meeting invitation. In September 2013, Rouhani higher than national ones,” AP/PTI value and said he accepted colleague, James Patrick The Australian govern- and former US President Barack Obama talked over the Putin went on to say. He File Photo: Vladimir Putin the US intelligence com- Fletcher, in New South ment is expected to issue phone during the 68th annual session of the UN General added that Russia is “never- munity’s view that Moscow Wales in the 1970s. Fletcher an apology in October to Assembly. It was the highest-level contact between the two theless open to developing basis of equality.” tive agenda, aimed at work- sought to influence the was convicted of nine child the victims on behalf of the countries in more than three decades. contacts with the US on the “We need a new posi- ing together and finding 2016 vote. sexual abuse charges in state. Afghan forces kill 17 Taliban militants New UK Brexit secretary Seoul does not rule out Trump, Kim, Moon meeting Kabul, July 19 (IANS): At least 17 insurgents were killed and over a dozen others injured after Afghan London/Seoul, July 19 (IANS): South ease international isolation, according tive opinions for the implementa- security forces repulsed Taliban attacks on security set for talks with EU Korea’s Foreign Minister Kang Kyung- to the report. tion of the Panmunjom Declaration checkpoints in Kunduz province on Thursday, police wha has not ruled out the possibility of Asked about the possibility that a and the joint statement of the North said. “A big number of Taliban militants attacked security London, July 19 (IANS): the future commercial and a trilateral summit between the leaders formal end to the 1950-53 Korean War Korea-US summit,” he said at a press UK’s new Brexit secretary customs relationship be- checkpoints in Imam Sahib district at 1.30 a.m. local of the two Koreas and the US on the could be declared during the UN gath- briefing. time today (Thursday) but their vicious designs have Dominic Raab headed to tween the UK and EU. margins of the UN General Assembly ering, Kang said that South Korean Touching on US President Don- Brussels on Thursday to But he added that the been foiled and the militants, after suffering casualties slated for September in New York. President Moon Jae-in and Kim had ald Trump’s remarks earlier this week and leaving 17 bodies behind, fled away,” Xinhua news hold his first talks with the UK was stepping up prep- “It is difficult to forejudge that, decided to issue such a declaration that there was “no rush” regarding European Union’s chief arations for a “no deal” agency quoted the police as saying in a statement. but we cannot rule out (the possible within this year. denuclearization negotiations with The statement, however, didn’t mention if there were negotiator Michel Barnier. Brexit and would shortly trilateral summit),” Kang was quoted The top diplomats of the two Ko- the North, Kang said that the denu- casualties on security personnel. The trip was Raab’s first be publishing advice for as saying by Yonhap during her visit reas plan to attend the Asean Regional clearization process may take some since he took on the role businesses on how to cope to London. Forum (ARF) in Singapore early next time. last week following the res- with it to minimize “dis- Ahead of the UN General Assem- month, according to the Foreign Min- “The complete denuclearization Seven arrested in Malaysia for ignation of his predecessor ruption”. bly, there has been talk of the possible istry spokesman Noh Kyu-duk. is the unflappable, shared goal (of the suspected IS links David Davis over disagree- Irish Prime Minister three-way summit as North Korean “If South-North foreign ministerial South and the US) and of the interna- Bangkok, July 19 (IANS): Police in Malaysia have ments with Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said his gov- leader Kim Jong-un has been cranking talks take place on the occasion of the tional community,” she said. “Even if arrested seven people for alleged links with the Islamic Theresa May’s plans for ernment was also making up diplomacy with the outside world ARF, it’s expected to serve as a chance this takes time, (we) have to definitely State (IS) terror organisation, including a man who post-Brexit trade, the BBC contingency plans for “the apparently to get sanctions relief and to exchange productive and construc- achieve (that goal).” threatened to assassinate the Malaysian King and reported. unlikely event of a no-deal the Prime Minister, police said on Thursday. Four “Time to intensify our hard Brexit”. Malaysians, including one woman, and three Indonesians negotiations,” Raab tweet- Varadkar said that even were arrested during operations between March 12 and ed ahead of travelling to if there is a deal, Ireland will Rohingya rights violations continue in Myanmar — UN March 17, Efe news quoted the Inspector General of Belgium to meet Barni- need 1,000 new customs Royal Malaysia Police, Mohamad Fuzi Harun, as saying. er. It now falls on Raab, officers and veterinary Dhaka, July 19 (IANS): The refugees until today reflects the Cox’s Bazar district of visiting refugee camps in One of the Malaysians used his Facebook account part of the winning Leave inspectors to deal with UN Human Rights Coun- the continuing gravity of Bangladesh. the southeast of the country. to threaten to assassinate the Sultan of Johor, who is campaign in the 2016 EU changes in trade rules with cil said on Thursday that the human rights viola- “They referred to the International pressure the current head of state, Prime Minister Mahathir referendum, to continue the UK. the continuing influx of tions in Myanmar,” the UN- overt threats they faced of forced Myanmar and Bang- Mohamad, and Minister of Religious Affairs, Mujahid negotiations with Barnier. In the UK, the govern- Rohingya refugees in HRC said in a statement as violence and persecution, ladesh to sign an agree- Yusof Rawa, saying they do not govern the country in Their meeting comes ment advised all its de- neighbouring Bangladesh its fact finding mission on being cut off from their ment on November 23 accordance with Sharia law. as the European Commis- partments to have fully showed their human rights Myanmar, established in sources of livelihood, and for the repatriation of the sion is instructing other planned contingencies in were still being violated in March 2017, ended a visit the overall menacing envi- Rohingya minority refu- IS kidnaps 12 demining staff in EU states to prepare for a place in the event of the UK Myanmar. to Bangladesh on Thursday, ronment that finally com- gees, according to which no-deal Brexit. withdrawing from the EU The council said that Efe news reported. pelled them to leave for the process should have Afghanistan Speaking to MPs be- without an agreement. the refugees, numbering According to data pro- Bangladesh,” the statement started on January 23. But Kabul, July 19 (IANS): Armed men from the terror fore setting off for Brussels, Britain is due to leave around 722,000 since the vided by UN agencies, said. it has not yet started, almost group Islamic State (IS) have kidnapped 12 mine Raab said he hoped Barnier the EU in March 2019. But exodus began in August 11,523 Rohingyas have ar- The mission, which vis- seven months later. Last removal staff working for an Afghan organization in the would “fully support” the the two sides were yet to 2017, fled due to an “overall rived in Bangladesh since ited Bangladesh in October month, the UN signed an country’s Kunar province, an official said on Thursday. proposals for post-Brexit agree how their final rela- menacing environment” January. 2017, met high-ranking of- agreement with Myanmar The kidnapping of the members of the Agency for trade with the EU in the tionship will work, with key in Myanmar, which forced UNHCR experts talked ficials in the Bangladesh to try to pave the way for Rehabilitation and Energy Conservation in Afghanistan (AREA), which clears mines, took place in Manogai government’s White Paper. issues around cross-border them to leave the country. to some of the refugees at government and represent- the rights of Rohingyas to be province, provincial governor’s spokesperson Abdul The document explains trade unresolved. atives of NGOs, as well as recognized in the country. “The arrivals of new the Kutupalong camp in Ghani Musamim was quoted as saying by Efe news. The remote and mountainous district of Kunar has very little presence of Afghan security forces and several armed groups have settled in the area, starting with the Taliban Migrants don’t have ‘unfettered right’ to go where they wish — UN and now IS members expelled from the neighbouring Geneva, July 19 (IANS/AKI): Na- including for those who may be working together, countries can Grandi also deplored moves embarkation of rescued people Nangarhar province. tions must rescue migrants and in need of international protec- uphold sea rescue and manage by Italy and Malta to crack down by NGO vessels, and other re- people in need of protection, tion; but not necessarily in a borders while simultaneously on charity boats operating in the strictions on NGO operations, Trump urges Erdogan to free but those who they save do not place of their preference,” he meeting international asylum Mediterranean, sharply reining in are deeply worrying, and do not have “the unfettered right” to underlined. obligations,” he said. their rescue efforts as they accuse address the root causes that drive imprisoned US pastor choose their host country, the UN UNHCR welcomed the ac- Current arrangements for them of encouraging migrants to refugee outflows and irregular Washington, July 19 (IANS): US President Donald refugee agency UNHCR stated on tions taken this week by six Euro- managing the rescue of migrants make the perilous crossing. migration,” said Grandi. Trump has urged his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Thursday. pean countries - France, Germa- in the Mediterranean, bringing Italy’s anti-migrant Interior He urged EU states to imple- Erdogan to release an American Protestant pastor accused “While states have obligations ny, Italy, Malta, Spain and Portugal them to shore and processing Minister Matteo Salvini’s closure ment the conclusions of a sum- of terrorism activities in the country. “A total disgrace to save lives and afford protection - to take a share of around 450 them are “far from adequate”, of Italian ports to charity and mit of European leaders in late that Turkey will not release respected US Pastor Andrew to refugees, people who are res- refugees and migrants stranded in Grandi said. international rescue ships has June at which they controversially Brunson from prison. He has been held hostage far too cued do not have the unfettered the Mediterranean amid a battle He called for solutions that sparked a series of diplomatic agreed to set up secure centres for long. Erdogan should do something to free this wonderful right to choose where they wish over where the rescue ship should go beyond “piecemeal” or “ship- standoffs since June involving Ita- migrants in the bloc, to tighten its Christian husband and father. He has done nothing wrong and his family needs him!” Trump tweeted on to go,” UNHCR’s chief Filippo dock, Grandi said. by-ship” arrangements,” saying ly, Malta and other EU states over borders, create ‘disembarkation Wednesday. The Turkish prosecution has demanded 35 Grandi Grandi said. “As well as ending an ordeal this approach put migrant lives where rescue migrants should platforms’ outside the bloc and years imprisonment for Brunson for his association with “Disembarkation needs to for these individuals, this sets at risk “with each attempted boat land. to redistribute refugees among terrorist groups. occur in a place of genuine safety, a positive example of how, by journey”. “Recent actions to refuse dis- member states. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, July 20, 2018 Kim Kardashian’s perfume company sued over logo Reality television star Kim Kardashian West’s new perfume company that had once placed $5 million in her pocket in just five minutes, has been sued for using a logo that belongs to a different company. Vibes Media has accused Kardashian’s fragrance firm for copying its speech Mirror bubble-like logo for a new Kimoji perfume, reports TMZ. There are three different fragrances 10 in the Kimoji line -- Vibes, Peachy, and Cherry. Vibes Media’s complaint is only with the Vibes line because according to the suit, its bottle is shaped just like the logo they have hanging in their office and the perfume bottle itself is shaped like the logo. The Chicago-based market- ing company says “The Keeping up with the Kardashians” star doesn’t have permission to use ENTERTAINMENT its trademarked logo. Vibes Media wants all of Kardashian’s popular selling perfume to be destroyed and has claimed damages. (IANS)

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These spatial distributions Niño as well as negation of the El pattern. The cold SST anomalies New Delhi, July 19 (IANS): lems falling asleep. So, if you monsoon prediction since the and they are teleconnected to are critical for food, water and Niño and La Niña impacts by the in the eastern Pacific during Indians have a direct cor- are planning to have good times of Sir Gilbert Walker back SSTs from tropics to high lati- energy production and their in- Atlantic Niño and Indian Ocean spring transitioned to a warm relation between increas- sleep, it is better to for the in the 1930s. It has a bearing on tudes in the Indian, Atlantic and terdependence or nexus. Dipole/Zonal Mode. El Niño – like pattern during the ing salary and ease of fall- kids and parents to separate total food production but is of Pacific Oceans which indicates The SST patterns associated The key to providing local summer but they didn’t persist ing asleep, says an India their sleeping areas. little value for farmers and water potential predictability of the with each pattern over global and regional rainfall predictions long enough to qualify 2012 as Sleep and Wellness survey The research findings managers at local levels.The dy- patterns. oceans are then identified for is demonstrated by using SSTs an El Niño year. This is a valuable commissioned by Sunday also demonstrate that peo- namic forecast by the India Me- IMD uses six homogeneous- the months of March-April-May during March to May period lesson for this cluster approach. Mattresses and conducted ple who eat less than two teorological Department (IMD) regions of rainfall covering all (MAM) as well as June-July- from 12 key regions of global Initial pattern predictions based among working profession- hours before going to sleep is now targeting rainfall at district of India which are a statistical August-September (JJAS). This oceans to statistically predict the on the March to May SSTs can als above the age of 25. are 50 percent more likely level but the focus remains large- construct with no relation to approach expands monsoon patterns of rainfall for years 2011 be modified with the forecasted The survey conducted to have sleep related issues. ly on the impact of El Niño onall local or remote drivers of the predictions beyond El Niño to to 2015. The approach demon- June to September SSTs to in- across Delhi, Mumbai and More Delhiites head to bed India monsoon rainfall. The El monsoon. The IITB study recasts capture additional drivers of strates success for 4 out of the crease the skill when the SSTs do Bengaluru indicates that with a somewhat heavy Niño – Indian monsoon correla- rainfall into bands of variability monsoon variability such as 5 years. More importantly, the not persist from MAM into JJAS. there is also a direct correla- or heavy dinner whereas tion seems reliable although it around the long-term mean by the Atlantic Niño, Indian Ocean failed forecast offers new insights Other improvements in the tion between productivity Mumbai keeps it light. has not remained constant, most considering rainfall amounts in Dipole or Zonal Mode, as well as into how the pattern forecasts prediction of rainfall distribu- and sleep, said a statement. Overall, respondents likely due to global warming. 25 Km grids over entire country SST anomalies over the northern can be improved. tion will come from adding soil Over two-thirds of the think that mattresses are Now it has emerged that divided into near normal, dry, Atlantic and Pacific or Southern The pattern prediction failed moisture and moisture supply sound sleepers believe they very important for good the distribution of rainfall over wet, extremely dry and extremely Indian Oceans. for 2012 which was a unique information to the list of drivers are hundred percent pro- quality of sleep. People who the Indian subcontinenthas wet years. This leads to nine clus- The advantage of identifying year. All models were calling for of these patterns since both soil ductive at work; whereas sleep on mattresses that are largescale patterns and those ters of rainfall patterns that are major patterns is exemplified by an El Niño as early as the spring moisture and moisture supply more than half of those who new (less than 3 years old) patterns are related to global sea robust and distinct without any noting that some patterns most- of 2012 when SSTs in the tropical have been shown to affect re- reported getting insufficient are 20 per cent less likely to surface temperatures or SSTs. A a priori assumptions about how ly occurred prior to the 1950s Pacific were still cold. The cold cycled rainfall and widespread sleep believed they were have sleep issues compared new study published in journal they are generated. The patterns while others have emerged to be SSTs during March to May period extremes. The recognition of only 75 per cent (or less) to those sleeping on older Climate Dynamics led by Rishi depict rainfall deficit over the dominant since the 1950s. Not led to the prediction of a pat- major patterns in monsoon rain- productive. mattresses. Sahastrabuddhe of Indian In- entire country as in 2002 as well surprisingly, the patterns that tern that had excess monsoon fall over India should thus lead Interestingly, people be- Foam mattresses (PU, stitute of Technology Bombay as east-west, north-south and have increased since the 1950s over most of India but the 2012 to much improved district level low the age group of 30 sleep Latex and Memory foam (IITB) under the guidance of Western Ghats,patterns of excess correspond to ocean warming monsoon was an overall deficit rainfalls in the coming years. better compared to their mattress) are the most pop- older counter parts. Adults ular models. Spring mat- over the age of 30 are twice tresses are the second most as likely to have sleep related popular type of mattress. Sunscreen can reduce skin cancer problems and adults over 45 Also smoking impacts Your canine friend can help years are three times more sleep adversely. Smokers likely to have sleep related are 52 per cent more likely risk by 40% in youth — Study problems. to have sleep problems as reduce ADHD symptoms in kids Also, almost 40 per cent compared to non-smokers. Sydney, July 19 (IANS): Young tors lie within each individual’s were more likely to be female, of people use an alarm to Amongst smokers, ease adults who regularly use sun- own responsibility. younger, of British or northern New York, July 19 (IANS): Besides further evidence of the impor- wake up. This is significantly of sleep goes down as the screen reduce their risk of skin “The association of sun European ancestry, and have remaining loyal and man’s best tance of this research,” Schuck high in Mumbai where 50 number of cigarettes in- cancer by 40 per cent, a study exposure and sunburn with higher education levels, lighter friend, dogs can also provide added. per cent of the respondents crease. has found. melanoma risk, particularly in skin pigmentation, and a strong therapy that can effectively treat The study, published in the use an alarm, on a day to For example, smokers According to the World childhood, is well established history of blistering sunburn,” children with attention deficit Human-Animal Interaction Bul- day basis. who smoke 5-10 sticks a day Health Organization (WHO), and this study showed that Cust said. hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), letin (HAIB), illustrates that the It comes as no surprise are 10 per cent more likely between two and three million regularly using sunscreen was “People were less likely to say researchers. presence of therapy dogs en- that people in Bengaluru go to have sleep problems as non-melanoma skin cancers protective against the harmful use sunscreen if they were male, The results indicate that chil- hances traditional psychosocial to bed the earliest (between compared to people who and 1,32,000 melanoma skin effects of sun exposure,” Xin- older, less educated, or had skin dren with ADHD who received intervention and is feasible and 10 and 11 p.m.) whereas smoke less than 5 sticks a cancers occur each year glo- hua news agency quoted lead that was darker or more resist- canine assisted intervention safe to implement. Mumbai has the highest day. bally. researcher Anne Cust, Associate ant to sunburn.” (CAI) experienced a reduction in Animal assisted interven- proportion of night owls Over 50 per cent of peo- The global incidence of Professor at the University of For the study, the team ana- inattention and an improvement tion (AAI) has been used for who sleep after midnight, ple traveling more than melanoma continues to in- Sydney in Australia, as saying. lysed data of around 1,700 peo- in social skills. decades. However, only recently perhaps owing to long com- an hour to work had a crease, however, the main fac- Cust noted that it is still dif- ple aged between 18 to 40 years. While both CA and non-CA has empirical evidence begun to mutes that are a norm there. disturbed or troubled or tors that predispose to the de- ficult to get people to regularly “This study confirms that interventions were ultimately support these practices report- Bengaluru has a bet- insufficient sleep as com- velopment of melanoma seem apply sunscreen, and that like- sunscreen is an effective form of found to be effective for reducing ing benefits including reduced ter record of falling asleep pared to those who trav- to be connected with recrea- lihood to do so depended on a sun protection and reduces the overall ADHD symptom severity stress, improved cognitive func- as compared to Delhi and elled between 15 minutes tional exposure to the sun and number of factors. risk of developing melanoma as after 12 weeks, the group assisted tion, reduced problem behav- Mumbai and this is mainly to 1 hour. a history of sunburn. These fac- “Regular users of sunscreen a young adult,” Cust said. by therapy dogs fared signifi- iours and improved attention. attributed to relatively lower Alphonse Reddy, Found- cantly better with improved at- “The take away from this is noise levels. However, Ban- er and CEO, Sunday Mat- tention and social skills at only that families now have a viable galoreans report a lower tress, added: “We at Sunday eight weeks and demonstrated option when seeking alternative quality of sleep and have Mattresses are very pas- World’s beaches eroding in fewer behavioural problems. or adjunct therapies to medica- difficulty sustaining it. sionate about anything to “Our finding that dogs can tion treatments for ADHD, espe- Singles and couples with do with sleep and hence we hasten the treatment response cially when it comes to impaired kids sleep better. commissioned the survey protected marine areas — Study is very meaningful,” said Sabrina attention,” said Schuck. In general, singles and in India. We wanted to col- Schuck, Executive Director at the “Inattention is perhaps the married people with kids lect information on sleep Washington, July 19 (IANS): The call accretion. taken by Landsat satellites from University of California-Irvine, most salient problem experi- (without differentiating be- and the various factors that world’s sandy shorelines are de- The opposite is true for all NASA and the US Geological US. enced across the life span for tween parents with infant impact it, as we believe that clining in protected marine ar- other continents. Asia is experi- Survey. “In addition, the fact that individuals with this disorder.” kids or grown up kids) are the quality and quantity of eas which could threaten plant encing the highest rate of overall This allowed them to quickly parents of the children who The research involved chil- more content and fall asleep sleep directly correlates to a and animal species and cultural accretion, the team discovered. and automatically examine 30 were in the CAI group reported dren aged seven to nine who had easily as compared to mar- more fulfilled life. We hope heritage sites, a global survey This is most likely due to years of data and determine significantly fewer problem be- been diagnosed with ADHD and ried couples without kids. that people could use some of beaches with satellites data artificial coastline development how many of Earth’s beaches haviours over time than those who had never taken medicines People who share their of the information shared from NASA and the US Geologi- in China and land reclamation, are sandy instead of rocky or icy, treated without therapy dogs is for their condition. bed with kids are 50 percent to lead happy, productive cal Survey shows. or draining land and making and how those sandy beaches more likely to have prob- lives.” About 24 per cent of sandy it suitable for human use, in are changing with time. beaches worldwide are eroding, places such as Hong Kong and In the past, answering these while 27 per cent are growing, Singapore, according to the questions required years of showed the findings published authors. expensive, labour-intensive re- in the journal Scientific Reports. “At this point we think the search, and the results of previ- Ancestors made bread before advent of agriculture The view from space pro- continental differences in ous attempts to measure Earth’s Washington, July 17 (IANS): The findings suggest that in this study show that wild an- ment of farming,” said Otaegui. vided researchers with a more beach erosion and accretion beaches varied widely. Scientists have found that the bread production based on cestors of domesticated cereals According to the research- accurate picture of just how are largely influenced by hu- “It only took about two oldest direct evidence of bread wild cereals may have encour- such as barley, einkorn, and oat ers, Natufian hunter-gatherers much of Earth’s shorelines are man interventions along the months’ calculation time to found to date is at least 4,000 aged hunter-gatherers to culti- had been ground, sieved and lived through a transitional beaches. coast,” said Arjen Luijendijk, a generate this data set of annual years before the advent of ag- vate cereals, thus contributing kneaded prior to cooking. The period when people became They found that about a coastal development expert at shorelines between 1984 and riculture, according to a new to the agricultural revolution in remains are very similar to un- more sedentary and their diet third (31 per cent) of all ice-free Deltares, an independent re- 2016 for the entire world,” Lui- study. the Neolithic period. leavened flatbreads identified began to change. shorelines are sandy or gravelly search institute studying deltas, jendijk said. A study published on Mon- A team of researchers from at several Neolithic and Roman They suggested that the ear- and Africa has the highest pro- river basins and coasts in the “The alternative of taking day in the journal Proceedings the University of Copenhagen, sites in Europe and Turkey,” ly and extremely time-consum- portion of sandy beaches (66 per Netherlands. aerial images, placing the im- of the National Academy of University College London and said Amaia Arranz Otaegui, an ing production of bread based cent) and Europe has the lowest The team of scientists and ages in world coordinates, and Sciences reported the charred University of Cambridge ana- archaeobotanist from Univer- on wild cereals may have been (22 per cent). engineers from the Netherlands sometimes manually detect- remains of a flatbread baked by lysed the charred food remains sity of Copenhagen and the first one of the key driving forces The results showed that used Machine Learning (ML) ing shorelines, takes weeks or hunter-gatherers 14,400 years from a Natufian hunter-gath- author of the study. behind the later agricultural beaches in Australia and Africa to “teach” their classification months to capture a coast long- ago at an archaeological site in erer site known as Shubayqa 1 “So we now know that revolution where wild cereals are experiencing more erosion software to accurately iden- er than 50 miles,” Luijendijk northeastern Jordan, reports located in the Black Desert. bread-like products were pro- were cultivated to provide more than growth, a process scientists tify sandy beaches from images added. Xinhua news agency. “The 24 remains analysed duced long before the develop- convenient sources of food. Can India drive Apple towards world’s 1st trillion dollar company? New Delhi, July 19 (IANS): At nearly proposal to set up a manufacturing ing brands grow and enhance their Research Manager, Client Devices, Oppo have stopped the flow of users dian market and the remaining 98 per $940 billion, Apple is certainly well on unit is reportedly being evaluated. portfolios. IDC India, told IANS. to Apple by selling premium devices cent of the market has been warming the way to becoming the world’s first In 2017, Apple sold nearly 3.2 mil- “Certainly, for Apple too, it’s a The current smartphone user in the Rs 30,000-Rs 40,000 range with up to, and becoming deeply en- trillion dollar company -- and the feat lion iPhones in India. As the company big market to tar- get and base in India is at 400 million which the latest features. The charm of own- trenched in, the Android ecosystem,” could be achieved as early as the end requires to increase its market cap grow as the a s p i - is set to grow by leaps and bounds. ing older iPhones is also over as large Pathak added. of this year with upcoming iPhone by nearly six per cent to become a r a t i o n a l b u y e r s “Apple’s market share in India has displays with better aspect ratios are Apple is currently assembling just launches. trillion-dollar company, can India continue to opt for grown in recent years. It is a premium now being preferred,” Satish Meena, one model in India -- the iPhone 6S The tech giant crossed the $900 pitch in? this luxu- ry brand,” range player and is performing well Senior Forecast Analyst at Forrester (earlier it was iPhone SE which didn’t billion market capitalisation mark According to industry experts, Upasana Joshi, As- in that segment in the country,” says Research, told IANS. make much headway) -- with its part- in November last year following the India is the fastest-growing among soci- a t e Anshul Gupta, Research Director at Unless Apple manufactures the ner Wistron. Missing are the iPhone 7, launch of its “super premium” iPhone the top 20 smartphone mar- Gartner. latest iPhones here and sells them 8 or X series which further distances X and, according to CEO Tim Cook, in kets globally, with a large According to Gupta, like any other cheap, things won’t change and may Apple from the overall opportunity. India,”we set a new first-half record” untapped user base major player, the iPhone maker is further deteriorate, he warned. “Apple can still remain bullish as Apple reported record results for potential in Tier 5 bullish on the country and plans to Compared to the US, India is a on India with only 30 per cent of the the first quarter of 2018. and 6 cities and be- expand its operations. “mobile first” market and, hence, population using smartphone and a However, in India -- the world’s yond. “Whether India will help it be- most of the digital services are de- potential opportunity for all the play- third-largest smartphone market -- T h e r a p i d come the $1 trillion company is not signed around smartphones which ers in the mobile ecosystem, includ- the Cupertino-based iPhone maker growth of the known yet -- but yes, the smartphone makes them central to the users’ lives. ing Apple,” Pathak noted. has not crossed sales of 2-3 per cent s m a r t p h o n e market in India is growing across “However, compared to the US, According to Joshi, Apple has despite arriving in the country almost market can be at- price segments, providing ample the average selling price (ASP) in India been successful in India, evident from a decade back. tributed to several opportunities for Apple,” Gupta told is more skewed around $150, making the fact that iPhone users are some Trying hard to make inroads, the factors like low IANS. it a tough market for Apple where of the most loyal users among all company is currently going through smartphone pen- Apart from Samsung, which re- even the older models such as iPhone smartphone brands, waiting eagerly an overhaul under Michel Coulomb, etration, inexpen- cently unveiled the world’s largest 6S are being sold for $300 -- thus re- to get their hands on the new model the new head of the India operations sive mobile data and mobile factory in India, another ducing the overall total addressable of iPhone. who took over from Sanjay Kaul in growing aspirational big worry for Apple are a couple of market (TAM) opportunity for it to Still, being merely bullish may December last year. middle class. Chinese players who have wooed a capitalise strongly,” Tarun Pathak, not help Apple in the near future. The The iPhone maker is also seeking “As a result, the In- big chunk of aspirational users who Associate Director at Counterpoint time is ripe to take some concrete tax relief and other incentives from dian smartphone market would otherwise have shifted to new Research, told IANS. steps, bring India on its global sales the government to begin assembling continues to look fertile iPhones. Today, “Apple has a two per cent map, and cross the $1 trillion-dollar more handsets in the country and its in the coming years, help- “Chinese players like OnePlus and share of smartphone sales in the In- hurdle. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Friday, July 20, 2018

C M Y K 12 SPORTS Ziekezou SC beat New Market FC to top the table State sportspersons form association Kohima Football League Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): Games Federation India. Our Correspondent through captain Neiketh- With an objective to pro- The association has Kohima, July 19 (EMN): ozo Yhome in 40th minute mote friendship and un- also elected Joseph Sumi Defending champions to give the lead in the first derstanding among ma- from Dimapur as presi- Ziekezou Sporting Club half. ture sports personnel dent; Tachem Phom from defeated New Market FC Ziekezou SC continued regardless of age, gender Longleng, Tsenthongo by a solitary goal to con- to dominate the game but and to strengthen the from Dimapur, Nyuvitho tinue their winning streak the team was wasteful in growth of the sports move- from Phek, and Aretshilu at the second edition of the the second half. The best ment in the country, sports from Mokokchung as vice Kohima Football League chance came for Vilhou- fraternity in the state have presidents; A Toshi Jamir here in Kohima local beituo when he came one decided to form ‘Nagaland from Dimapur as general ground on Thursday. With on one with the keeper but Masters Games Associa- secretary; Basu Damani the win, Ziekezou SC has shot the ball wide off the tion’ (NMGA) under the from Dimapur as finance six points in two games to target. aegis of the Masters Games secretary; Thenuvikho top the table at the end of Punuru Neinu was de- Federation India. Khizho from Kohima, the first round. nied by the goalkeeper The decision to form Hutoshe Chopi from Zun- Megovilie Miasialhou Lhiwete Koza twice as he NMGA was taken during heboto, Manjem Konyak of the New Market team proved heroic to the team a consultation meeting from Mon, and Khusie lacked the lustre to bring but New Market failed to among the sports frater- Haikube from Peren as home any goal for the create much to level the nity held in Dimapur on joint secretaries; G Kami team. score as the match ended July 17. from Dimapur as treasurer. New Market team, in favour of defending The association will It has further elected playing the first match champ 1-0. have 15 age groups (both Shiyito Achumi, Limawati, in the league, relied on Khriekethozo Keretsü men and women) of 30+, Jim Khoisi, Longshithung, set pieces but didn’t get (23) of Ziekezou SC was 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+ Thoiba Rongmei, Khriezo- enough chances to score. cautioned with a yellow etc as per the guidelines tunuo, and Awala as execu- Vilhoubeituo Yhome, card during the match. and directives of Masters tive members.

who scored two goals in Viliehu Nguzhü, the presi- EM Images the first match, was intro- dent of Angami Sports As- Players of Ziekezou Sporting Club (orange) and New Market FC in action during their league match on Thursday. duced again as the sub- sociation was the match stitute before the end of patron. the top of the league with second place. Khriekesa mate keeping the teams in Saturday match BCCI to investigate the first half. Ziekezou SC After the end of round 6 points, while Twenty XI FC and Sechü Zubza FC third and fourth position Twenty XI FC Vs Sechü did break the deadlock one, Ziekezou SC are in with a win has 3 points in match ended in a stale- respectively. Zubza FC @ 2 PM UPCA bribery scandal New Delhi, July 19 (PTI): inquiry. We follow a very th The BCCI's Anti-Corruption transparent selection pro- 2019 Ashes series Thomas wins Tour de France 11 stage race Unit on Thursday said it cess at the UPCA. I can't will launch a probe into comment on the conversa- La Rosiere (France), July impressive pace-setting an alleged bribery scandal tion between the two as it from August 1 19 (AFP): Welshman Ger- was holding firm. Only 40 unearthed by a sting opera- is their personal matter," aint Thomas soared to vic- seconds behind Valverde tion, which claimed that a said UPCA's Joint Secretary London, July 19 (IANS): demand for tickets," ECB tory in the 11th stage of the and Dumoulin, they had member of IPL Chairman Yudhveer Singh, dismissing The next Ashes Test cricket CEO Tom Harrison said in Tour de France on July 18 the pair well within their Rajeev Shukla's personal the charges of corruption in series between Australia a statement. to take the leader's yellow sights. staff sought bribes to facili- selection. and England will be held "We would love to see jersey. The final remnants of tate selection of players. "I have checked about from August 1 to Septem- fans from all over the world Thomas, of Team Sky, the earlier breakaway were A Hindi news channel Rahul Sharma and found ber 16, 2019, in the UK, the getting to experience the completed an impressive left to their own devices in Uttar Pradesh telecast out that he has never even England and Wales Cricket unique atmosphere of an ride on the 108.5km stage when Nieve attacked 9km an alleged phone onversa- been a part of the state Board (ECB) announced on Ashes Test match after the from Albertville to the from the finish. tion between Akram Saifi, probables. He has no cred- Thursday. ICC Cricket World Cup." summit of La Rosiere by One kilometre further an executive assistant of ibility," he added. The summer's five- However, the 2019 Eng- overtaking Spaniard Mikel on, Valverde was reeled in Shukla, and cricketer Ra- Shukla has not yet react- match series assumes more lish summer begins with an Nieve (Mitchelton) in the by Sky and soon dropped. hul Sharma in which Saifi ed to the allegations while significance as for the first one-off T20I against Paki- closing metres. The real drama came is heard seeking favours in the BCCI sought to steer time an Ashes rubber will stan on May 5 in Cardiff Dutchman Tom Du- after the 5.5km to go mark, "cash and kind" to ensure clear of any association with be part of World Test Cham- before the two sides engage moulin (Sunweb) finished however. Sharma's selection in the Saifi even though it admit- pionship. in five One-Day Interna- second at 20sec, just ahead An attack by Thomas state team. ted that his salary is paid While the first Test be- tionals (ODIs) which end of Sky leader and four-time prompted climbing spe- Shukla is currently the from the Board's funds. gins in Edgbasaton, the on May 19. champion Chris Froome. cialist Romain Bardet to Uttar Pradesh Cricket As- "The BCCI only allo- second Test will run from Then England will meet "It's unreal I didn't ex- Britain's Geraint Thomas celebrates as he crosses the finish line counter, which in turn sociation (UPCA) secretary. cates funds for its office- August 14-18 at the Lord's. Test debutants Ireland in pect it at all," Thomas said. to win the 11th stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France prompted Froome to "We have taken note of bearers' personal staff. They Leeds' Headingley an one-off contest between Thomas, who wore the cycling race. counter the Frenchman. the sting and will examine are free to appoint people ground will host the third July 24 and 27. "We fully yellow jersey for four days An attempt by Dan the entire matter. We will of their choice as executive Test between August 22 supported the ICC's deci- in 2017 after winning the But a day before a third from the summit of the Martin to leave Froome be asking the channel for assistants and their sala- and 26, while the the fourth sion to award Full Member- opening time trial, now and final salvo in the Alps, Cormet de Roselend 33km in his wake was answered the audio and also examine ries come from this fund. Test will be held between ship to Cricket Ireland and leads four-time champion which ends with the race from the finish, it proved in defiant fashion by the the player involved. Until However, the Board has got September 4 and 8 at Man- we expect next summer's and teammate Froome by to the summit of the leg- too little too late. Kenyan-born Briton, who we speak to the people in- nothing to do with these chester's Old Trafford. inaugural Test match at 1 minute 25 seconds in the endary Alpe d'Huez, the Valverde raced over the spun the pedals in furious volved, it is difficult to say staffers,” a top Board official The fifth and final Test Lord's against our neigh- overall standings. formidable British out- summit to find Movistar fashion to catch and then anything as of now," BCCI's said. will take place at the Oval, bours to be an historic cel- Dumoulin is third at fit gave the Welshman a teammate Marc Soler up overtake the Irishman. ACU chief Ajit Singh said. "We only provide funds London from September ebration for all Irish cricket 1:44, while the Spanish chance to make amends. ahead and, further up the With less than 3km to Sharma has never to the office-bearers to keep 12 to 16. fans," Harrison said. Movistar team's best- A 20-strong breakaway road, found another ally in the summit, Thomas and played for India and has not personal staff. Who they "There is nothing more "It will also provide placed rider is Mikel Landa group that escaped early Dumoulin. Dumoulin had Nieve only been a part of the state team hire is their concern and important to England crick- excellent Ashes prepara- at 2:56, in seventh. on the first of the day's But the Spaniard's 30 seconds up ahead. either. He has alleged that the staffers report to them, et fans than an Ashes Series. tion for England against an Thomas had struggled four climbs contained no limits soon became clear And when the Span- Saifi sought bribes and oth- not to the Board," he added. With the added element of Irish team whose impres- to hide his disappointment threats to Sky's race-win- when he refused, or was iard came within sight, er favours to ensure his se- Former India player and being England's first Test sive performance against after missing the chance ning ambitions. unable, to help the Dutch- the Welshman accelerated lection in the team. He has UP captain Mohammad series in the new World Test Pakistan earlier this year to race into the lead on And when Sky finally man when it came to tak- inside the final 500 metres also accused Saifi of issuing Kaif said the allegations Championship, it's a hugely showed they can compete Tuesday when Sky's tactics did come under threat, ing his turn at the front. to overtake him and solo fake age certificates. Saifi have stunned him and de- exciting prospect and we strongly in this form of the fell short of his personal Spaniard Alejandro Val- With 15km and the fi- over the line with his arms has denied all the charges. manded a probe into the anticipate unprecedented game." expectations. verde attacking them 5km nal climb remaining, Sky's in triumph. "We are open to any matter. Olympic skater stabbed to death Philippines, Australia fined and 15 suspended for 'basketbrawl' Manila, July 19 (AFP): Bas- ketball's governing body FIBA on July 19 handed down hefty fines and sus- pensions over an ugly on- court melee in Manila be- tween the Philippine and Australian national teams during a World Cup quali- fier. Thirteen players and two coaches were suspend- ed for unsportsmanlike Kazakstan's Denis Ten, an Olympic figure skating medallist, has died following a knife attack. behaviour and a total of US$360,000 in fines issued, Astana, July 19 (AFP): Ka- he was stabbed by two Ho. mostly against the Phil- zakh figure skater Denis unidentified attackers who He was trained by ippine hosts of the July 2 Ten, who won bronze at were trying to steal mirrors American coach Frank match. the Sochi Olympics in from his car, RIA Novosti Carroll following a spell The crew officiating the 2014, died on July 19 aged news agency reported. with Russia's most re- game, which degenerated 25 after being stabbed, The International Skat- nowned coach, Tatiana into wild punches and fly- Kazakhstan's culture and ing Union said in a tweet it Tarasova. ing kicks before stunned sports ministry told AFP. was "deeply saddened" by Tarasova told RIA No- spectators, were also sus- Ten died in hospital the news. vosti news agency in Rus- pended from competition. after medics fought to save "Our heartfelt condo- sia that she had spoken to "FIBA wishes to em- his life following the attack lences go out to Denis' his mother while he was phasize that it condemns in which he lost three litres family, friends and fans still alive in hospital. any form of violence, both Mathew Wright (left) of the Philipines and Daniel Kickert of Australia fight during their FIBA World Cup Asian qualifier game. of blood, the ministry's across the world," it said. Ten won silver at the on and off the court," it said press service said. Social media erupted World Figure Skating it in a statement. embassy help to fast-track W h a t w a s a l re a d y Both teams later apolo- dozen people, and a fan Kazakhstan's Vesti.kz in sorrow and anger at the Championships in 2013 "Respect, sportsman- their departure from the a bad-tempered game gised to basketball fans threw a chair at another news website reported that news of his death amid and bronze in 2015. He ship and professionalism Philippines. erupted in the third quar- for bringing the game into Australian team member. Ten died of stab wounds demands for an investiga- won the 2015 Four Conti- are expected from players, Thirteen players were ter when Philippine play- "disrepute" with the mas- The game eventually after being attacked by tion. nents title in Seoul. coaches, officials." ejected after the all-in fight er Roger Pogoy knocked sive on-court melee. resumed with just three would-be car thieves. Ten was of Korean ori- At Sochi in 2014, he The violence in Manila, between the Gilas Pilipinas Australia's Chris Goulding In chaotic scenes, a men on the Philippines He was reportedly gin and his great-great- won bronze in the men's which made international and the Boomers, which to the ground and Aussie white-shirted attacker ap- team but it was soon aban- stabbed in the right thigh, grandfather was a Kore- free skating final, despite headlines, left the Austra- was hashtagged #basket- Daniel Kickert retaliated peared to slam a chair onto doned at 89-53 to Australia causing severe blood loss. an-born independence skating in two different lian team fearing for their brawl as footage and con- by flattening Pogoy with a an Australian player as he after two more home play- City police said that fighter, General Min Keung boots. safety, and they sought demnation went viral. flying elbow. was set upon by up to a ers fouled out.

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