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VOL. XVI NO. 332 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 Decks cleared for Rahul to FOLK in modern times take over as Cong president Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls it 'Aurangzeb Raj' New Delhi, Dec. 4 (IANS): that the Congress leaders admit Marking a generational shift, Ra- that it is not a party but a "kunba" hul Gandhi is all set to take over (family). Modi at a poll rally in as the Congress’ president next Gujarat on Sunday lauded Poona- week as he was the only candidate wala for exposing lack of inter- to file nominations before dead- nal democracy in the Congress. line expired on Monday for the "Those who have no internal de- post amid opposition jibes about mocracy can't work for people. I ‘dynasty politics’ in a contest with want to say to this youngster She- no one else in the fray. hzad - you have done a brave thing The 47-year-old Gandhi, who but this is sadly what has always will be the sixth Nehru-Gandhi happened in Congress." scion to take the helms of the Congress spokesperson Ran- party, filed papers at the Congress deep Singh Surjewala said Modi headquarters here amid cheers was "suffering from Rahul Gandhi and celebrations by party lead- phobia". Surjewala also said that ers and workers. His mother and Modi's "love for Shehzad, Shah- incumbent party President Sonia zada (BJP chief Amit Shah's son Gandhi signed the first nomina- Jai Shah) and Shourya (National tion paper for election of her son. 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Manmohan Singh ac- tion was not without controversy Poonawala alleging that election gress Vice President in January companied Gandhi when he filed stoked by remarks of senior Con- for Congress President was a 2013, will succeed his mother So- the nomination paper. gress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar sham and Rahul Gandhi's eleva- nia, the longest serving Congress The last date for withdrawal who invoked the Mughal dynasty tion was rigged. chief who has helmed the party is December 11 when he may be in the Congress Presidential elec- Modi was quick to pounce on since 1998. He is the sixth in the declared elected since there is no tion that Prime Minister Narendra Aiyar's remarks. Addressing an Gandhi-Nehru family to head the contest. Scrutiny of the nomina- Modi latched on to quickly to call election rally in Gujarat, Modi party after his great great grandfa- tion will take place on Tuesday. it "Aurangzeb Raj". said: "Aiyar, who never shies away ther Motilal Nehru, great grand- "Eighty-nine nominations "When Shah Jahan came in from showing loyalty to one fam- father Jawaharlal Nehru, grand- from various states were submit- the place of Jahangir did any ily, proudly said -- When Shah Ja- mother Indira Gandhi and father ted to the returning officer. Promi- election happen? And when Au- han came in the place of Jahangir Rajiv Gandhi. EM Images nent Congress leaders filed nomi- rangzeb came in place of Shah did any elections happen? And Hundreds of Congress work- WĂƌƟĐŝƉĂŶƚƐƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĚƵƌŝŶŐĂ͚ĨŽůŬͲƚƵŶĞĐŽŵƉĞƟƟŽŶ͛ŚĞůĚŽŶDŽŶĚĂLJĂƚƚŚĞŽŶŐŽŝŶŐ,ŽƌŶďŝůů&ĞƐƟǀĂů nations (on behalf of Gandhi) Jahan did any election happen? It when Aurangzeb came in place of ers and leaders from across the Ăƚ<ŝƐĂŵĂŚĞƌŝƚĂŐĞǀŝůůĂŐĞ͕<ŽŚŝŵĂ͘Report on Page 3 including the former Prime Min- was known to everyone that the Shah Jahan did any election hap- country supporters thronged the ister, Congress Working Commit- throne of the king will automati- pen? party office ahead of the filing of tee members, MPs, state Congress cally go to the heir," Aiyar said, "It was known to everyone nominations. A large crowd of leaders," Returning Officer Mulla- retorting to the "dynasty" jibes of that the throne of the king will party workers were seen request- pally Ramachandran told report- the BJP on Rahul Gandhi's elec- automatically go the son. I con- ing the guards for a chance to ‘Govt. spent INR 5.66 cr. to buy ers. tion. gratulate the Congress on their meet their leader as he made his Though Ramachandran did "But in a democracy elections 'Aurangzeb Raj.' For us, the well- much awaited move. not divulge details, sources said are held. I openly invite (Shehzad) being of the people matters and Earlier, Gandhi called on land for Agur Factory in Dimapur’ all the nominations were in favour Poonawala to file the nomination 125 crore Indians are our high former President Pranab Mukher- Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): The department acres (1258440 sq. ft.) for setting up of "one candidate" – obviously and contest," Aiyar said, adding command," he said. jee, who applied tilak mark on his of Planning and Coordination, govern- of Agur (Agarwood) Factor at Raza- Gandhi. Originally 90 nomina- no one had earlier heard of Poon- The Prime Minister also said head as a way of blessing. ment of Nagaland has acquired plots of phe Basa, Dimapur – INR 5,66,29,800 land worth INR 6.66 cr. at four different (INR 2,00,64,325 released in 2013-14 locations within Dimapur district in the and INR 3,65,65,470 released in 2016- period of 2013-14 to 2016-17, according to 17) the Nagaland Public Rights Awareness and Acquisition of land measuring Striking employees warn Tseminyu students Action Forum (NPRAAF). 20257.85 sq. ft. for installation of 20 According to a press release from the MWA 66/11 KV sub-station at So- remind govt. workers forum, a total of eight cheques for INR vima, Dimapur – INR 22,08,106 (re- govt. authorities in Dimapur 4.53 cr. were forwarded to the deputy com- leased on 20 Dec. 2016) Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): should not exchange the token in the banks until to be regular at work missioner of Dimapur on Dec. 20, 2016 The total cost for those four plots re- The Dimapur unit of the the ‘pen-down agitation’ is over. by the department of Planning and Coor- leased in 2016-17 comes to INR 4,53,75,056 All Nagaland District Min- A press release from the district unit on Mon- Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): The able. dination. In 2013-14, the government had and when the part payments made in 2013- isterial Service Association day reminded that the ANDMSA will continue Tseminyu Students’ Union “Except for some few offic- released INR 12 lakh and INR 2,00,64,325 14 for the projects mentioned in the list 3 (ANDMSA) has asked its ‘pen-down and computer shutdown’ agitation (TSU) has made another appeal es like ADC, banks, SDEO (ed- as part payment for two projects. are added, the total amount comes to INR cashiers and accountants till Dec. 8 next, followed by a mass casual leave to all government employees ucation) etc, which were seen 6,66,39,386, it informed. not to submit the ‘pay bill’ from Dec. 11 to 13th. posted to the sub-division to at- laboriously working all office The INR 4.53 cr. package, according to “The huge amount of INR 5.66 cr. paid either to the Treasuries or “Therefore all the departmental cashier and tend their respective office and working days to serve the needs the NPRAAF, was spent on: for Agur Factory is quite astonishing and banks and also that they accountant are directed not to submit the pay bill place of work regularly. and desire of the public, which Acquisition of land measuring 40, 559 NPRAAF wonders whether the factory either to the Treasuries or Bank and also asked The TSU issued a press is praise worthy and a good ex- sq. ft. for 220 KV power line at Thahek- exists or any works in this connection has not to exchange the token in the bank until the statement on Monday stating ample for all the other offices to hu village, Dimapur – INR 52,72,670 ever started at the acquired site. It is learnt pen down agitation up to 8 Dec 2017 and mass that it was ‘compelled to bring follow suit,” the statement read. (released on 20 Dec. 2016) that huge payments have also been made

Failure will never overtake casual leave is completed on 13th Dec 2017. Fail- out the apathy’ in the back- In order to create conducive Acquisition of land measuring 252881 for setting up Agur Factory in other dis- me if my determination to ure to comply with the direction, necessary action drop of what it stated was the atmosphere for both the govern- sq. ft. at Hovishe village in Niuland for tricts. succeed is strong enough. shall be initiated against those departmental cash- employees not abiding by the ment employees and members establishment of 1st NAP Company “Therefore, NPRAAF urges upon the ~ Og Mandino ier or accountant,” it stated. ‘notice served to all the heads of the public, it stated, the union – INR 25,28,810 (INR 12,00,000 re- responsible department (sic) to enlighten It requested all department DDOs and staff to of offices pertaining to regular- once again ‘without any preju- leased in 2013-14 and INR 13,28,810 the public on the status of the four projects bear with the inconvenience. ity and physical presence of the dices’ appeal to all the heads released in 2016-17) and payments made for acquisition of land

In a separate statement, the same association government employees on the of offices and employees under Acquisition of land measuring 28.88 in various districts,” it stated. Mirror Takes has asked the offices of the executive engineer, office working days.’ the sub-division to “maintain Electrical division of Dimapur and the executive “It is sad to mention that regularity and decorum of the engineer Electrical division of Chumukidema to many offices under Tseminyu office”. stop collection of power bills. sub-division remain closed It warned that failure to Hornbill day-four: Visitors dwindle “...it has come to the notice of ANDMSA with no employees to be seen heed the appeal would force the Kohima Bureau pared to the first three days’ with 233 that the billing assistant/meter reader under your around. Logically speaking it union to “take its own course of Kohima, Dec. 4 (EMN): Altogether foreign tourists, 2511 domestic and department/sub-division continue to collect rev- has not only embarrassed the action” as resolved. It also in- 11515 tourists comprising of local, do- 8711 local tourists witnessing the vari- enue even during the period of ANDMSA agita- union but also has mentally vited members of the public to mestic and foreign tourists has report- ous events of the day. tion. Therefore you are kindly requested to stop tortured the mind of the gen- inform the TSU officials “with- edly visited the fourth day of the ongo- A total of 84,605 tourists have visit- the collection of revenue till our pen-down and eral public, who come from far- out any hesitation if they find ing Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage ed the ongoing Hornbill Festival during computer shutdown and mass casual leave is flung areas to ease their works, any offices closed or without Village, Kisama. the four days with 1145 foreign tourists, completed on 13 Dec 2017. Since collection of and have strongly ingrained a the presence of employees on The fourth day witnessed a drastic 12,259 domestic and 71141 local visi- revenue come under the purview of ministerial question mark as to whether the working days, so that together decrease in the inflow of tourists com- tors so far. staff,” it stated. government employees are reli- we can curb out this menace”. 50 years of apathy: School with 3 teachers set for ‘golden’ jubilee Atono Tsukrü with classes-A to IV has only Dahou said ‘numerous appeals which were supposed to reach five fairytale books asking the according to the teachers. An- ~ Arien Kohima, Dec. 4 (EMN): Amid three teachers. by the school’s authority, vil- the school before the start of school to set up a library when other teacher said: “There is Amma, I also want to apathy and negligence by the Talking to Eastern Mirror on lage education committee and the academic session. It ar- the school does not have room no action except assurances af- experience the fun side of our department of School Educa- the eve of the celebrations, an students’ union have fallen on rived only recently, when the or space to open one. ‘How can ter assurances to look into our culture, not just this hard work part ho. tion and subsequent state gov- exasperated Kevichülie Dahou, deaf ears. school session was almost over. we set up a library with four or problems.” ernments, the government pri- teacher-in-charge of said school What is more: The school’s He informed that the person in five books? Is this some kind of A resident of the village was WEATHER mary school (GPS) of Peducha said, ‘Once upon a time there building is said to be dilapidat- charge of the mid-day meals in joke?’ asked a frustrated Da- sour in his observation: ‘At least TEMPERATURE under Kiruphema village juris- were six teachers. However af- ed even though it was ‘tempo- the school had been left unpaid hou. the school has a playground, diction, located in Sechü Zubza ter their retirements no teach- rarily repaired’ by the villagers for the past two years. Her sal- Funds, he said, are also very barbed-wire fencing, drinking- Max: Min: of Kohima district, is set to cel- ers were redeployed and we are for the celebration of its 50th ary is INR 9000 per month. limited. Other than the mainte- water facility sourced from the KOHIMA 18.3° 8° ebrate 50 years of existence. facing untold hardships.’ anniversary. The school has ‘As she has not been paid nance fund of INR 5000 yearly, tap and separate toilet for boys DIMAPUR 24° 14° The ‘jubilee celebration’ Although the current set of six classrooms for instructional for two years, our conscience the school is not getting any and girls.’ RF: RH: with the theme ‘towards new teachers is professionally quali- purposes. They are said to be in does not allow us to call her to fund, or grant or schemes, ac- Despite the obstacles, the KOHIMA Nil 59% horizon’ is scheduled for Dec. fied, one of them said they had need of immediate repair. perform her duty. However, we cording to Dahou. teachers continue to give their DIMAPUR NIL 85% 5 with Wonthongo Tsopoe, di- been facing hardships due to request for her service on some However, he appreciated best for the students. At present, ΎZĂŝŶĨĂůů;Z&ͿΎZĞůĂƟǀĞŚƵŵŝĚŝƚLJ;Z,Ϳ rector of School Education, as acute shortage of teachers; they Uniforms arrive when academic important occasions only,’ Da- the village council of Peducha the GPS has an enrolment of dĞŵƉĞƌĂƚƵƌĞŝŶ^ƚĂƚĞĂƉŝƚĂůƐ chief guest of the event at the have to conduct two classes session almost over hou said. for deciding to bear all the ex- 92 students. As one of the vil- Max. Min. Max. Min. Aizawl 24° 10° Itanagar 24° 10° school’s premises. each to complete the courses in According to Dahou, ‘Noth- penses of the proposed anniver- lagers pointed out, in the face Agartala 28° 14° Shillong 21° 04° Even after 50 years since the time. ing is going in the right direc- A fairytale book equals a ‘library’ sary celebrations. of apathy from the authorities Gangtok 21° 08° Delhi 23° 12° school was established in 1967 When queried if the school’s tion.’ To illustrate the teachers’ Adding to the exasperation of The department authori- it is the students who bear the Guwahati 26° 12° Kolkata 28° 14° and managed by the depart- authority had approached the exasperation, he cited the case the teachers, the department ties are not unaware of the consequences while the teach- Imphal 24° 07° Chennai 30° 24° ment of education, the GPS department for more teachers, of school uniforms for students is said to have donated four- problems plaguing the school, ers get the blame. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 2 STATE Governor urges to respect all languages House gutted in Darogajan Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): and encouraged them to Expounding that all lan- achieve greater heights. The guages are equal in which Governor also appreciated the mother tongue con- the Rashtra Bhasha Prachar stitutes our identity, State Samiti for holding the con- Governor PB Acharya has vocation programme for the urged the public to respect first time in Nagaland. all languages. Principal Secretary to Acharya stated this in the Governor, Pyuish Goya his address at the felicitation has welcomed all delegates programme of the Rashtra to Kohima and appreciated Bhasha Prachar Samiti at the work done by the Rash- Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, tra Bhasha Prachar Samiti to Kohima, on December uplift the national language. 4. Stating that India is a Goyal also acknowledged democratic country where the keen interest taken by Remains of the house which was burned on Dec. 2 at Darogajan village. unity in diversity is the pe- the Naga students in learn- culiarity of the country, the Governor addressing the felicitation programme of the Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti at Durbar Hall, Raj ing the language. Bhavan, Kohima on Monday. Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): pm and destroyed proper- were also affected and ren- Governor called upon the The programme was One pucca building was ties worth several lakhs. dered homeless. members of Rashtra Bha- stated that emotional and stated. the culture, traditions and attended by members of reported to have completely The owner of the house The fire was stated to sha Prachar Samiti to be the national integration should The Governor also the people of Nagaland. the Rashtra Bhasha Pra- razed in a devastating fire P Monuhar Thaosen was be have originated from a bridge in linking the peo- be the ultimate goal for the called upon the delegates to He also congratulated all char Samiti and students at Darogajan village, Di- reported to have lost proper- power short circuit from the ple of the country through organisation, a statement visit Kisama and the Horn- the toppers and students from various parts of the mapur, which broke out on ties worth around INR 25 house of one tenant Rofik the national language. He issued by PRO to Governor bill festival to know about who have cleared the exams country. December 2 at around 6:15 lakhs. Besides, six families Khemprai. Geology and Mining 6th Tening INC tenders en-mass resignation ENCSU demands SIT report Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): member INC, along with public of the 6 - Tening as- the newly registered Nation- Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): With the lapsed of two-week to grant quarry permit The Indian National Con- party office bearers unani- sembly constituency.” alist Democratic Progressive deadline set by the cabinet which expired on December 4, the gress (INC) under 6th Tening mously resolved “to resign A release from president Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) has Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): and Mining granting quarry Party (NDPP) under the ACCC (1) in its emergency urged the State government to publicise the SIT report. State government has au- or mining permit would be en-mass from INC party as NDPP, Peren region Ziekui- leadership of Chingwang meeting, on Nov. 27, led by ENCSU had launched its third phase agitation in thorised the Geology and treated as cancelled with Congress party in Nagaland di Zeliang, stated that the Konyak, president NDPP Dr. Tumda Newme, NPCC no longer has hope for the house also decided to join Nagaland Kohima on December 1 which passed off peacefully with Mining Department to immediate effect. the active participation of all the students. The agitation grant quarry permit and It, however, added that was initiated against the State government and the Higher levy tax/ royalty from mi- those quarry permits issued Education Department inability to disburse scholarship in nor mine. by the forest department BADP capacity building programme culminates full amount for current year on time even after setting the All quarry and mining prior to this notification deadline in respect of cabinet decision. operators, transporters, sup- could be submitted to the veloped areas, the advisor urged the In a joint statement the union president M Longre Chang pliers and stockiest in the department of Geology and trainees to educate their area people and thegeneral secretary Wangnei C Jessuhu cautioned that State are to obtain quarry Mining for revalidation/re- to judiciously use the funds allotted to State government and the Higher Education Department and mining permit from issue of mining permit. them. He further thanked the institute have strained the patience of the students community adding the Directorate of Geology It has requested to sub- of NTTC for giving quality training that time has now come to retaliate accordingly. ENCSU has and Mining, Dimapur, with mit a copy of the treasury provided to the youths over the years. asked the Higher Education department to tell the truth and immediate effect. challan already deposited During the programme, project resolve the issue for once and all. The department director to the government treasury officer (BADP) DUDA, Thepfuzakie Stating that the cabinet had already admitted misuse of Wanthang Rengma stated through the forest depart- Angami gave overview of the DUDA scholarship for the years 2016-17 by the department, it stated that any person, agency or ment, if any, for further veri- activities. According to his report, 62 that there should be no confusion with the propaganda made department other than the fication and regularisation villagers comprising of 30 male were by some selfish and unethical people to achieve their personal department of Geology on or before December 20. trained for multi skills in welding desires. It added that any individual or organisation defend- with mostly job placement assured at ing the wrong doers would be answerable to Naga society in NTTC and in collaboration with Craft general and students in particular. NEWS IN BRIEF Council Nagaland three months vo- Meanwhile, the union has decided to continue with its cational on bamboo/woodcrafts and protest until the scholarship is released in full amount as Speaker convenes consultative meet tailoring with 13 male and 19 female at demanded. It stated that the organisation is ready resorting M/S Pusa Crafts Centre, Jharnapani, to extreme course of action if the government and the depart- Commissioner & Secretary, NLA, Benjamin Newmai Dimapur and M/S Savino Crafts and ment fail to fulfil its demands immediately. It further warned has informed that the Speaker Dr. Imtiwapang Aier Researched Development Centre that the union would not held responsible for any unhealthy has convened a consultative meeting of the Nagaland Kuda Village, Dimapur. situation arising out of the issue. Legislators’ Forum with ex-parliamentarians on Dec. 7, He said trainees are mostly from 11 a.m. at the Regional Centre of Excellence in Music and the extreme Indo-Myanmar bor- Performing Arts (RCEMPA), Jotsoma. All the members of der blocks of Phomching, Chen, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Members of Parliament Thonoknyu, Panso, Noklak, Khongsa, Unions, councils laud Ao Senden and ex-parliamentarians have been requested to attend Pungro, Tobu, Angjangyang, Aboi, Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): The Jangpetkong Senso Mon- the meeting. Meluri and Wazeho who were nomi- gdang, Japukong Senso Senden and Tzurangkong Sendo nated by the village council of the Mongdang along with the village councils (Putu Menden) DC Mon informs on S Pangyu Phom giving away certificates to the trainees on the concluding day at NTIC, New respective villages with the objective from three ranges expressed appreciation to Ao Senden for Industrial Estate in Dimapur on Monday. to develop and upgrade skills and exhibiting maturity towards resolving the issue amicably on extension of filling e-roll enable to make their livelihood. He Nov. 21, with P Chuba Ozukum, president, Naga Hoho Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): The val- guest congratulated the trainees for also informed that all the successful over his ex-communication from Ao citizenship . Mon Thavaseelan K has informed that the Election edictory function of Border Area their successful completion of train- trainees are being provided machines The three unions also expressed gratitude on the fulfil- Commission of India has extended the period for filling Development Programme (BADP) ing. He urged them to uphold what and tools to support them establishing ment of the demand of Ao Senden, Central Nagaland claims and objections up to Dec. 10 and also the date capacity building programme cum they had learned from the training their livelihood set up. Tribes Council (CNTC) and other constituent units over of final publication of electoral rolls to Jan. 10 2018 to distribution of machines/tools to the and tools provided, to utilise to earn Project officer mentioned that the Rongmei issue. enable the booth level officers to complete the ongoing successful trainees was held at NTTC, their livelihood and for the welfare among the 17 BADP states in the “As the misunderstanding is being resolved harmoni- house to house verification in their respective polling New Industrial Estate, Dimapur, with and also to uplift the society in their country, Nagaland is one of the first ously, we expect Ao Senden to join Naga Hoho at the stations. All concerned individuals are asked to avail. Advisor DUDA & NEPED, S Pangyu respective areas. state to start with human resource earliest in the interest of common Naga people for unity Phom as chief guest on Monday. Thanking the government of India development activities under capacity and political solution,” stated a release issued by president JTYS to observe youth day Addressing the function, the chief for giving importance to the underde- and skill development programme. of JSM, JSS, and TSM. Jakhama Town Youth Society (JTYS) will be observing annual youth day on Dec. 10, 12:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. The JTYS also informed that volley ball competition will Water and sanitation empanelled be played among the four colonies after the programme. DC Wokha appeals for cooperation and peace Champions and 1st runner-up will be awarded BY cash. era of peace and tranquil- Members are invited to participate. monitor in Mokokchung lity to take the district for- Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): programme. ward for all-round progress SKK 2013-2015 re-union A lone empanelled member On Monday, today visited and development. All Sumi Students’ Union (SKK) of 2013-2015 batch will be of the Institutional National Mekuli village and will be Jeelani said, as we cel- organising advent Christmas-cum re-union programme Level Monitor on drinking visiting Yimchalu, Kangt- ebrate the season of the on Dec. 9, 9 a.m. at the Four Sister Garden (Guest House) water and sanitation under the sung, Dixit visited Anaki-C, birth of our saviour Jesus Toluvi Village, Dimapur. All the members have been Ministry of Drinking Water Yajang-A and Aokum. Christ “let us also resolved requested to attend positively. For further query one may and Sanitation, Government Dixit said public hearing to restrain ourselves from contact former finance secretary, SKK Pitovi V Ayemi at of India, Manoj Dixit arrived on implementation of the violence if we want to take 9856306060 in Mokokchung on Dec. 2 to programme will be held at our district forward, as monitor the implementation Commissioner Rest House, violence can only bring KCF to hold general session of centrally sponsored scheme Mokokchung on Dec. 7 from lost of human lives and The Kuzhathede Collegiate Fellowship (KCF) will be drinking water and sanitation 9 to 11 a.m. humanity.” holding the general session on Dec. 9, 10 a.m. at UCS in respect of Mokokchung Any individual/group Talking on the ap- Auditorium hall, Pfutsero. Minister for Environment, district. may meet him with related proaching state assembly Forest & Climate Change Neiba Kronu will grace the During his stay in Mokok- matters at the mentioned place election, DC said Wok- session as the main speaker. All senior members, officers, chung, a release informed that and time. ha district has history of area public and church leaders, and all collegians are Dixit will be visiting villages The empanelled monitor violence in the previous to see whether the programme also met the Deputy Commis- election, he appealed for invited to attend the programme. of the ministry are being im- sioner, Mokokchung, Sachin peaceful election. Implor- Disabled review camp in Phek plemented in accordance with Jaiswal to apprise him of his ing for full support of the the guidelines prescribed the official visit of the district. Manzir Jeelani Samoon being introduce to the congregation by Rev. Pastor Sulumo Ezung. youth of the district, he The Deputy Commissioner Phek, Shanavas C has informed ministry, to ascertain whether Similar monitoring is un- also appealed to the youth that a review camp for the people with disability will be the selection of beneficiaries derway at Longleng district. Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): day devotional service, unflinching cooperation to restrain from indulging held at 22nd Bn. Assam Rifles, Phek on Dec. 7 from 10 are transparent, unbiased and The Ministry has deputed Dr. Delivering a message the Deputy Commissioner, and support from all the violence during election to a.m. People with disability in Phek district have been fair and to know, if any, causes Kailash Mondhe to undertake Wokha Town Baptist Wokha Manzir Jeelani stakeholders of the dis- bring peace and tranquillity requested to attend the camp along with disability for non-implementation of the the task. Church (WTBC) on Sun- Samoon appealed for trict to usher into a new in the district. certificate for physical examination and subsequent distribution of aids and tools to the deserving persons. Mkg. DPDB meeting venue changed Malaria elimination prog. launched in Wokha NSCN (IM) appoints The monthly District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting for the month of December, which Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): Ma- new ‘army’ chief was earlier scheduled to be held at Yimchalu, has been laria elimination programme changed to ADC (Planning) Conference hall, Mokokchung was officially launched in Wok- Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): The NSCN (IM) has on Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. All the members are asked to take ha district at Deputy Commis- informed to have appointed a new “commander- sioner’s conference hall on in-chief ” of the group’s ‘Naga army’ succeeding note of all changes and to attend the meeting positively. Monday, with the theme “End “lieut. gen.” Phungthing Shimrang, stated to have Malaria for Good.” been appointed executive member of the steering ANHTU Kma. unit executive meet In this connection, District committee. The All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union (ANHTU) Kohima Task force (DTC) in collabora- The NSCN (IM) IMP issued a press release on unit has convened an executive meeting on Dec. 9, 10:30 tion with different Governmen- DC Wokhai with medical officials and participants. Sunday informing about the change. a.m. at president’s resident, Jail colony. All the office tal institutions such as Agricul- “His outstanding meritorious service and life- bearers are requested to attend the meeting without fail. ture, Fishery Education, Social staff of NVBDCP as they now known as Swacch Bharat situational analysis of the dis- long sacrifice for the Naga sacred cause has gained For more information one can contact Vizothal Zhotso welfare, Municipal cooperation are faring better in compari- Abhiyan which did not went ease in the district. The DVBC him national recognition, thereof, Lieut. Gen. (9089629973) and Nelson Yhokha (9856171486). & NGOs, Team metamorpho- son to national level being smooth sailing in the early Wezolo Medo delivered the (Retd.) Phungthing Shimrang is inducted as an sis and other stakeholders were in the status of category 1 ( days. welcome address and presented executive member of the steering committee with NVFAA new office bearers set up. Pre- elimination phase). He CMO Dr. Enrithung Lotha, the trend and activities usually immediate effect,” the press release stated. The Nagaland Veterinary Field Assistants’ Association, The chief guest, Deputy also emphasised on further who is also the co- chairman of carried out in the district and “Lieutenant general Anthony Ningkhan Shim- Dimapur has elected the new team of office bearers for Commissioner and Chairman strengthening of BCC activi- DTF gave an encouragement Zuchamo Yanthan MTS high- ray is now appointed as the new ‘Longvibu’ or the year 2017 to 2020, led by B Imlier Jamir asresident, of DHS & DTF, Wokha Dr. ties to penetrate the commu- note and assured to extend his lighted the malarial scenario in commander-in-chief of the Naga army succeeding Tokivi Sema as vice president, Nosazonu Puyo as Manazir Jeelani in his speech nity and give awareness at support in the task of eliminat- the district. Lieut. Gen. Phungthing Shimrang. On this day, general secretary, Tshenyipe Lasuh as assistant general stressed on the importance of all peripheral levels. He said ing the disease. Dr. Zuben concluded the the 2nd of Dec. 2017 while taking the charge of secretary, Nungsangliba Ao as finance secretary, Niezo team collaboration and to strive to successfully achieve any The programme was programme with closing re- Longvibu, the successor pledged to honor Christ, Chale as treasurer and Tokiho Swu and Yanthungo Lotha towards malaria elimination in programme, awareness is the chaired by DVBO Dr. Zuben mark “everyday is a malaria the Naga flag and the Naga army flag with his life. as advisors. the district by 2024. precursor, by citing an exam- Kikon. The DVBO gave a key- day. A day has set up to fight The charge was taken in prayer and jubilation at He also encouraged the ple of Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan note address on need to know against the killer disease”. the general head quarter,” the press release stated. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, December 5, 2017

C M Y K STATE 3 HIGHLIGHTS OF HORNBILL FESTIVAL: DAY 4 Cultural extravaganza continues in Kisama Flowers, vegetables and spices contest concludes Secretary of Horticul- on December 6 and also ture, Alan Gonmei, graced the Naga chilly eating com- the prize distribution cer- petition on December 9. emony of the state level Besides, he also informed flowers, ornamental plants, that there would be export fruits, vegetables and spices and import conclave train- competition as the chief ing for the Naga youth in guest held at Hortiscape the coming year. Floral Galleria, Naga Her- The chief guest gave itage village, Kisama, on away the certificates and December 4. cash prizes to all the win- The programme was ners of different catego- chaired by deputy direc- ries. tor of horticulture, Jerry Patton. Delivering short speech, Winners of the director of horticulture, flower competition Dr. R Elithung Lotha has termed it as an enriching Ferns & Foliage: Aienla experience for all the par- Ozukum (DHO Mokokc- ticipants who had put up hung), Neichü-o Zashümo, Khiamniungan men performing Liamkei (Peace Treaty) during the cultural extravaganza at Heritage Village, Kisama, on December 4. a good show in the 18th and Teisozhayi Kire. edition of the hornbill and Cacti & Succulents: Abin- Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): The fourth Lim’ (Amur Falcon dance) of the performed by the Lotha tribe was 54th Statehood day. He uo Sekhose, Azai Kerhuo, day of cultural extravaganza on the Zeliang tribe depicts the happy, merry played by young males to test the ca- added that the President’s and Akru Chielie. theme ‘Culturally Yours’ witnessed making movements of the Amur pability or potential of a person to be visit to Hortiscape was a Indigenous foliage & flow- a host of performances by various Falcons which visits Nagaland during strong and agile. Phom cultural troupe huge encouragement for ers: Keviyiephreü Pienyü, Naga tribes at Heritage Village, Kisa- September and October. The ‘Liam- presented the ‘Olangmiyoo’ folk dance the officers, staff and par- Aienla Ozükum, and Pe- Secretary of Horticulture, Alan Gonmei giving away certificate and cash ma, on December 4. Advisor of State kie’ (peace treaty) performed by the which signifies the merry making, ticipants and has encour- teneinuo. prize to one of the winners at Hortiscape, Kisama on December 4. Lotteries and Nagaland Bamboo De- Khiamniungan cultural troupe was expression of joy and peaceful coexist- aged all to work harder. Bulbs & tubers: Tiaren- Flower arrangement (dry): ilo, and Thungsheni. velopment Agency (NBDA), Naiba about treaty alliance being made be- ence among the people. He pointed out that the la, Aienla Ozukum, and Mhasi, Keviyiephreü Pi- Broccoli: Akra Solo, Vith- Konyak, and Rajani Ranjan Reshmi, tween two villages, two communities The Rengma tribe performed President was impressed by Azeno Zashümo. enyü, and Rüüleü Liezi- ato, and Tatongtsuba. Chief Secretary of Manipur, were or between two individuals; the treaty ‘Duba,’ a popular game where several the way participants have Orchid (Indigenous): Pfura etsu. Leafy vegetables: Men- the chief guest and guest of honour talk ends by sharing a meal together clothes were joined to form a long showcased their locally Angami, Vibalie Zashümo, gunuo, Teiso Solo, and produce items. respectively. and exchanging shields and daos, rope called ‘Tengumaju’ and circled and Shürhosielie Nagi. Imnazulu. Encouraging the farm- Winners of fruits, The event was hosted by the Di- which is preserved as a bond of their the participants. One person runs Orchid (hybrid): Keviyie- Carrots: Vikhono, Longth- ers, he said it was not only vegetables and spices rector of Tourism Department, K agreement. around inside the circle while the other phreü Pienyü, Vikoleno, asla, and Vekuyi Sazo. about winning the prize and Anungla Jamir. Sekhose. Enthralling the crowd, the Garo person from outside the circle tries to Radish: HRF Pfutsero, but a good opportunity to Bonsai: Senti, Amen, and Oranges: Kerhung SHG, Various cultural performances cultural troupe presented the ‘Wangala break through the Tenguma to touch Longthsala, and Aseno showcase their produce Neichü-o Zashümo Kerhung SHG, and Shing- of the day included the ‘Kram Jang Chroka’ (Wangala dance), performed the man running within the circle. Venisulu (c/o and also their artistic and Perennials: Mhasi, Viko- nya. Knol Khol: Mai Duba’ dance by the Kachari tribe by young boys and girls which fea- Preserving the olden days practice DOH Phek), Imnazulu, which signifies cultivating paddy to innovative mind. leno, and Keneizo. Pineapple: Longthasla, tured female dancers walking around and tradition, the Yimchunger tribe and Poseta Khezhie. the beat of the drum and performed the male dancers and knocking off the captivated the crowd by performing Also highlighting the Annuals & biennials: Minkamlak (DHO Peren), Naga Mircha: Ipungba by both men and women. The ‘But- heargears of unruly boys looking at traditional hair activities of the upcom- Amenla, Rita Rutsa, and and Imnazulu. ‘Kuhüt Achih Khi,’ Cerai (DOH Peren), terfly Dance’ by the Sangtam tribe tells the moon (indicating that one should cutting using dao and hard wood. A ing events of the depart- Suohienuo Keyho. Banana: Minkamlak Haizogong (DOH Peren) the story of how from the butterfly not live on futile and empty dreams), hard wood is kept adjacent to the head ment, he informed that Flower arrangement (DOH Peren), Heihing, and Ngabu. the dormant love and joy emerged in measuring height (meaning that life over which a hair lays and a ‘humlong’ there would be a pineapple (fresh): Aienla Ozu- and Swedevito Kintso everyone’s heart, turning their world should have its own aspirations) etc. (wooden hammer) hits over the sharp eating competition for na- kum, Anungla Jamir, and Kiwi: HRF Pfutsero, Vecu- Ginger: Renbeni, Yinime, into a peaceful place. The ‘Awaina The ‘Hayi Hala’ (indigenous game) edge to cut the hair. tional and foreign tourist Kikruhenuo Solo. suyi Chuzho, and Huvesa and Abo Kezhie. Medeo. Large Cardamon: Sipong Lime and lemon: Neivot- (DOH Tuensang), Atono, sono, Ngabo, and Bethe and Imotmesu. FIG Dimapur. Turmeric: Chozukhwu, Khiamniungan tribe wins folk tune contest Naga sculptures on Papaya: Y Sanchobeni Sathungo, and Tatongt- Kohima Bureau competition. 20,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively. Humtsoe (DOH Wok- suba. Kisama, Dec. 4 (EMN): The Khia- Meanwhile, the 1st and 2nd run- The other groups were Zeliang display in Kohima ha), Huvesa Medeo, and Garlic: Aseno, Dezevino, mniunga tribe emerged as the win- ners-up were bagged by the Chang (Duet), Pochury (Duet), Phom (Quar- Minkamlak. and Anei. ner in folk tune competition held at and Yimchunger communities respec- tet), Sangtam (Quartet), Sumi (Quar- Guava: Maila, Khriethono, Leek (Khuve): Swedeviti Kisama heritage village on December tively. Chang tribe was represented by tet), Garo (Quartet), Lotha (Quartet), and Akha. Kintso, Wasu Keppen, and 4 evening. Nasat, Tomu, Mongko and Yenjong Rengma (Duet), Kuki (Quartet), Cabbage: HRF Pfutsero, Vibalie Zashumo. The Khiamniungan community (Quartet), while Khiamniungan was Konyak (Solo), Chakhesang (Duet), Tatongtsuba, and Vibalie Tree Tomato: Jessy Zashu- was represented by Thangpong, Pehe, represented by Tsupan, Tsuntsu, Ao (Solo), Kachari (Quartet) and Zashumo. mo, Vithato, and Wasu Shingnyo and Tenyoh, presenting a Henshet and Pongan (Quartet). Angami (Quartet). Cucurbits: Ketsino, Hainy- Keppen. quartet folk tune titled “Hoiye Zui.” The winners were given a cash Apart from the top three winners, They bagged the title from among award of Rs. 30,000, while the 1st all the other participants also received the 17 tribes who took part in the and 2nd runners-up both received Rs. consolation prizes. 1st Death Anniversary of Lt. Neivolhou John Yhome Justice Jamir launches poster campaign 5th December 2016 Kohima, Dec. 4 (EMN): Justice LS Jamir, Judge of Lanu Pongen pose for a photo with his art work in Kohima. Gauhati High Court, Ko- hima Bench, and executive Kohima Bureau December 1 and along with A year has been chairman Nagaland State Kohima, Dec. 4 (EMN): it, the Naga Art Foundation passed, since you Legal Services Authority Naga sculptor, Lanu Pon- was launched with a view to left on this day. Your (NSLSA), has launched gen, has launched a solo promote and preserve Naga the poster campaign on exhibition titled ‘Naga Spirit native culture in areas of fine memories of love and the theme “Connecting to II: Defining self’ at the Es- arts and provide a platform joy are always there to you” at the going Hornbill sence Art Gallery in Ko- to Naga artists. Essence Art comfort us. Festival at Naga Heritage hima, which will run till Gallery, co-owned by Pon- village, Kisama, on De- December 22. gen and Kelhou Tseikha, is cember 4. ‘Naga Spirit II: Defin- located at New Secretariat ~ Your loving wife, Justice Jamir hopped ing self’ is a collection of Road, near Theja Agency in children, grand children that the district legal serv- sculptures by 44-years old Kohima. & Family members K-1478 ices authority in collabo- Pongen, who is a Governor’s ration with the churches Gold Medalist. Pongen hails and village councils would from Mongchen village un- sensitise the people on the der Mokochung district. issues of the posters on According to the art- Consumer Protection Act ist, his art was a form of 1986, Protection of Wom- expression and testimony Justice LS Jamir with Nino Iralu, Member Secretary NSLSA, Khrulto Koso, District and Sessions Judge and en from Domestic Violence Chairman of Wokha District Legal Services Authority, panel lawyers, PLVs and NSLSA staff at the launching of to his deep commitment Act 2005 and Your Rights poster campaign. to Naga culture and roots. Post Sexual Assault. He says the exhibition is Nino Iralu, Member posters and paste it on the NSLSA, apprised that one nication by using pictorial a reflection of his mind. Secretary NSLSA, said morungs to create aware- of the oldest and best way signs in simple words and Pongen’s work are put up that the panel lawyers and ness. to create legal awareness is convey a lasting image and for sale and the price ranges para legal volunteer of the Delivering the wel- through poster campaign. message to audience in a from INR 50,000 to INR Wokha District Legal Serv- come address, Akumla She said that poster is sim- very informative and inter- 3,00,000. ices Authority would take Lonhgchari, Coordinator ply the means of commu- esting way. Mention may be made here that the Essence Art Dimapur citizens risk health problems Gallery was inaugurated on Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): purchased of products. One held About 50% of population From the malls view in Dimapur are reported ex- point, it was stated that for printing posed to severe health prob- periodical checks were con- lem through the treachery ducted on products. They extortion slips of some business establish- have admitted of such com- Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): ments who sell expired food plaints at times, since prod- Troops of 3 Assam Rifles items to the consumers. ucts were being supplied to has busted a racquet of This was disclosed by the outlets in bulks. They printing illegal extortion 2nd year research trainees have not ruled out involve- slips near NSF office in Ko- of NEISSR, who undertook ment of certain suppliers in hima on December 2 and a survey on food products supplying expired products arrested one person during being sold in malls and at a low cost to the outlets This photo produced by NEISSR trainees show replacement of the an operation. other shops in Dimapur company’s original marked labels. by removing the original The racquet of printing Municipal area from No- labels and re-labelling them illegal extortion slips was vember- December as part found that many food prod- Months) as prescribed for with extended manufactur- run by Mashevinu Chaya, of the field study. ucts are being sold after the the particular products were ing and expiry dates. daughter of Videhol Chaya In the conscious light expiry. The same was sub- even extended through the In the light of such situ- at Ato Xerox Centre, near of the health hazards on stantiated through several replacement of the compa- ation, the team has cau- NSF office, Kohima. The consumption of expired complaints. ny’s original marked labels. tioned the public and con- accused revealed that she products from the markets, It was found that in It was also observed that sumers to be aware of their prints illegal extortion slips the team surveyed on food many of the food items most food items were found rights on purchases made of various cadres on the items like snacks, dried and being sold, the company la- to have defects including for their consumption as demand placed by various preserved fruits, nuts, bis- bels of manufacturing dates foreign imported products well the health hazards factions. cuits etc. (Mfg Date), Expiry Date from Thailand and Burma that might be impacted The accused is a res- The team observed that (Exp Date), Maximum Re- as well as other Indian man- on consumption of the ident of Jail Colony in about 50% of the total pop- tail Price (MRP) and Batch ufactured products. expired food items. It urged Kohima. The individual ulation within Dimapur rely number were tampered, re- It stated that the defec- the public to remain vigil alongwith recovered items on purchasing from malls moved and relabelled with tive products were redressed by checking expiry dates were handed over to North due to the advantageous the retailer’s/ supplier’s with the mall managers and other manipulative Police Station for further availability of products. labels. Besides, the product either through amicable activities on purchase of investigation, AR state- DP-259 Through the study, it was durability (Best Before .... settlement or refunds for the food products. ment stated. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 4 REGION Indian govt. allows 1,300 Buddhists from Tripura journalists in New Delhi, demand CBI probe Myanmar’s Rakhine state to enter Mizoram into murder of journos Lawngtlai (Mizoram), Dec. 4 Dumzautlang, Hmawngbuchhuah workers and doctors have also The current crisis in Myanmar relations see the current influx as a (IANS): In a contradiction of its and Zochachhuah villages. been deployed not just to keep a comes nearly two months after the temporary matter that is different Agartala/New Delhi, likely to visit the state to own policy, the Indian government According to the state vigil on the new arrivals but also Myanmar Army had launched from the Rohingyas issue. Dec. 4 (IANS): A nine- study both the incidents, has allowed over 1,300 tribal administration, the refugees to keep a check on their health operations against the Rohingyas “This is an issue that has member delegation of took suo-moto cognizance Buddhist refugees from Myanmar’s are being taken care of on condition. in Rakhine province. While the emerged in the last few months. Tripura journalists met of the journalists murder Rakhine region to enter Mizoram. humanitarian grounds as all of “The problem is that the conflict led to more than 600,000 The arrival of Buddhist refugees Union Minister of State in cases. The refugees left their homeland them came to escape clashes back population of each of the villages is Rohingyas fleeing to Bangladesh, is certainly a matter of concern as the Prime Minister’s Office To probe the sensational because of the ongoing war home. just 200-400. The arrival of such a the United Nations Human Rights it affects people on the Indian side Jitendra Singh on Monday killings, the state between the Myanmarese Army “It’s been some six days since large number of people is a matter Commission called the strike by as well. However, this is different to demand a CBI probe government had earlier and the Arakan Army, made up of these refugees have arrived on of serious concern,” said Arun. the Myanmar Army “a textbook from Rohingyas,” Khriezo Yhome, into the murder of two constituted two separate Buddhist insurgents. Mizoram territory. They currently Mizoram’s police chief example of ethnic cleansing”. senior Research fellow at Observer journalists from the state. Special Investigation Teams This comes nearly a month are in four villages of the Lawngtlai emphasised that though they won’t The Indian government has Research Foundation and an The team also plans to (SIT) headed by Deputy after the Union Home Ministry district and are put up at shelter immediately term the arrival of taken measures, including asking expert on Indo-Myanmar affairs, hold a demonstration in Inspector General of had directed the northeastern homes, Buddhist homes, temples the refugees a security threat, they the states in the region to seal their told IANS. Delhi on Tuesday in front Police Arindam Nath and states to take strict measures to and many other places,” T. are waiting for the situation in borders with Mayanmar, to prevent According to United Nations of the Indian Newspaper Inspector General of Police prevent Rohingyas -- who are Arun, Deputy Commissioner of Myanmar to normalise so that they Rohingya refugees from entering High Commissioner for Refugees Society (INS) office, Forum (IGP) G.S. Rao. Muslims -- from entering Indian Lawngtlai, told IANS over the could be sent back. the country. there are around 21,500 Rohingya for Protection of Journalists The SIT, led by territory despite persecution by the phone. “We won’t call it a security Myanmar, the only Southeast refugees and asylum seekers in (FFPJ) Convener Pranab Nath, has so far arrested Myanmar regime. He emphasised that the threat at this juncture. They were Asian country which shares India. The central government, Sarkar told IANS over four TSR personnel, The new group of refugees, security threat in such a situation alllowed into Indian territory a 1,600-mile-long border with though, has sent a clear message phone from Delhi. including TSR second belonging to the Chin and few cannot be denied. due to the ongoing fighting in India, serves as its gateway to that it would not be willing to The FFPJ delegation - battalion Commandant other communities of Myanmar, “We basically have two rules Myanmar. We are taking care the other member-states of the accept them “because of security led by veteran editor Subal Tapan Debbarma, who have come to four villages in -- one relating to national security of it and police forces are there. Association of Southeast Asian concerns”. Kumar Dey - would also try is a senior Tripura Police Lawngtlai district. and other related to humanitarian However, we are making sure Nations. Four northeastern states The Supreme Court on to meet President Ram Nath Service (TPS) officer (1998 According to sources in assistance. Under the humanitarian there won’t be any problem for -- Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), October 13 asked the Centre to Kovind, Chief Justice of batch) and waiting for IPS the Mizoram government, the rules we are providing food as we the villagers due to the refugees. Manipur (398 km), Nagaland strike a balance between national India Dipak Misra and Press nomination. administration is struggling do not want any starvation deaths. They have been confined to the (215 km) and Mizoram (510 km) security, economic interests and Council of India Chairman In the Bhowmik murder hard to bring down the rising We also have to guard against the four villages,” Director General of -- have an unfenced border with humanitarian considerations Justice Chandramauli case too, the SIT led by tensions among the refugees outbreak of diseases,” said Arun. Police Thianghlima Pachuau told Myanmar. with regard to Rohingya women, Kumar Prasad to press for IGP Rao also arrested four and the residents of Laitlang, Additional police, health IANS over the phone. Experts on Indo-Myanmar children, old, sick and infirm. their demand. youths. “After a series of The Congress has agitations in Tripura we demanded a high-level came to the national capital inquiry into the murder. Manipur gov. writes to Unesco; seeks War of words erupts among HSDC leaders to press for our demand to The Bharatiya Janata Party protect the media persons (BJP) has demanded a Our Correspondent HSDC at the behest of anti-national forces.” in Tripura,” Sarkar added. CBI probe and resignation ?ANPEł?=PAKBNA?KCJEPEKJKJĺ0=JGENP=J† Diphu, Dec. 4 (EMN): There seems to be The press release stated also that the first A local newspaper of Chief Minister Manik Our Correspondent recognition given by UNESCO to Sankirtan a war of words between leaders of the Hill general conference of the HSDC would be journalist Sudip Dutta Sarkar, who also holds the Imphal, Dec. 4 (EMN): Manipur Governor of Manipur as a World Heritage, which is State Demand Council (HSDC) following held on Dec. 7 at the Diphu Club ‘to discuss Bhowmik, 50, was shot Home portfolio. Dr Najma Heptulla has written to the richly deserved. expulsion of a number of leaders from the all the issues arising out of divisive activity of dead inside the Tripura Both parties observed UNESCO office in New Delhi, enquiring She stressed that she had proposed organisation. a section of leaders and also chalk out future State Rifles (TSR) 2nd a state-wide shutdown on as to why the certificate of recognition is still to create a Research Centre in Manipur The general secretary in charge of course of action.’ battalion headquarters at November 23 to protest the not issued to Sankirtan even though it was University of Culture to formulate a the HSDC Rubi Kr Phangcho on Sun. “We, therefore, appeal to all pro Ramchandra Nagar in killings. included in the World Heritage list in 2013. project with a detailed approach paper on Nov.3 issued a statement. A day after the movement forces to remain united and not West Tripura district on The ruling Communist This was conveyed by the Governor documentation of Sankirtan including its expulsion of Dr. Jayanta Rongpi, Rubi Kr. be mislead by divisive forces like Daniel November 21. Party of India-Marxist Dr Heptulla while addressing the 4th historical, sociological, ethno-musical and Phangcho, Salawor Bey, Laichan Engleng, Teron who incidentally boycotted the Young television (CPI-M) has criticised the International Sankirtan Day which was folkloristic origins. Semson Killing, Dr. Mongve Rongpi and convention of the 9th-10th February, 2015, journalist Santanu BJP for politicising the celebrated at the Auditorium of Lamyanba Titular King of the state Meidingu Gobin Tokbi from the party, the HSDC’s when HSDC was formed and at that time Bhowmik, 28, was hacked journalist’s killing. Shanglen, Palace Compound, Imphal on Leisemba Sanajaoba in his speech working council has stated that the Hill State he has hobnobbing with the BJP with anti- to death while he was “State government is on Monday. appealed the government to redress the Democratic Party (HSDP) had no right to movement forces to sabotage the formation covering protests of a the right track in probing The celebration was organised by the financial problems being faced by the two expel the seven leaders. They stated that ‘it of HSDC,” the party added. tribal based political party the unfortunate killings,” 4th International Sankirtan Day Celebration organisations in organising the observation is just part of the component of HSDC and Again, a counter statement on Mon. at Mandai, 25 km from CPI-M central committee Committee in collaboration with Shree since 2014. has no legal constitutional and moral right to Dec.4 from the secretary in charge of Agartala, on September 20. member Gautam Das told Shree Govindaji Nat Sankirtana Academy, The function also showcased cultural take any action against Dr. Jayanta Rongpi organisation, Diphu Town Special Council PCI chairman, who is the media. Wangkhei Palace Compound, Imphal. programmes which included Guru Vandana, and his allies.’ of the HSDC Singnot Phangcho refereed Dr Heptulla expressed her pride on the Jhal Cholom, Pung Cholom, Khubak Ishei The statement claimed that the HSDC to the statement of secretary of CPI (ML), rich cultural heritage of Manipur and the among others. was formed as a movement comprising HPC, Rubi Kr.Phangcho claiming to be the CPI (ML), HSDP, UPF and other leader of the HSDC. Meghalaya Power likeminded parties to carry forward the ‘hill The statement said that Phangcho was state movement’ by a resolution adopted at a the member of the RSS and VHP was now Amid Assam’s break down spree, National Convention held During Feb. 9-10 claiming to be CPI (ML) and now claiming Minister resigns 2015, at Diphu. to be HSDC. It is nothing new to the people “Dr. Jayanta Rongpi and other leaders of Karbi Anglong; CPI(ML) is a registered Shillong, Dec. 4 (PTI): year. village sets example in building of participating parties were elected through national party and has been contesting in Meghalaya Power Minister At least six other that convention and subsequent process election. A layman can understand that two Comingone Ymbon today Congress legislators residents. to different committees of newly formed registered and recognised state or national resigned from the Mukul including former deputy The general secretary HSDC. Dr. Jayanta Rongpi was further party cannot form another independent Sangma cabinet due to chief minister Rowell also narrated that during the elected as one of the Central Conveners of party unless they give up their former parties, personal reasons. Lyngdoh and his cabinet protest few of the residents HSDC. Therefore, HSDP party which is the reply to Phangcho stated. “I hereby tender my colleagues Prestone cried opposing the road just one of the components of HSDC has The statement asserted that the HSDP, resignation as Minister i/c Tynsong and Sniawbhalang widening while some of no legal, constitutional and moral right to UPF and CPI (ML) together formed Power, GAD and CnRD Dhar have announced them even threatened the take action against Dr. Jayanta Rongpi and the HSDC in 2015 to convert it into a w.e.f. from today the that they would not seek committee. When even the others,” the press release stated. ‘monolithic party’ and registered it with the 4th December, 2017 on Congress party ticket for PWD had failed, the VDC The statement stated: “Further, it was Election Commission. The ‘HSDC and UPF personal grounds,” Ymbon 2018 Assembly elections. members stood their ground also mutually agreed that the participating dissolved their own parties and requested said in a letter to Chief Three other senior and prevailed and nobody parties shall continue to exist and shall CPI (ML) member in HSDC to resign from Minister Mukul Sangma. leaders of the party filed any complaint with the have the freedom to carry on calendar it so that the process of registering HSDC Ymbon was sworn in as including party president authority, he added. programs of the respective parties and with the Election Commission could be Minister in August this year. and four times chief To set an example accordingly, during the last 2 years nobody taken up,’ it was stated. Phangcho was Sources close to him minister D D Lapang and of co-operation Mondol raised any objections to this arrangement. once the general secretary in charge of the said that he would not seek two cabinet ministers have Engleng, a local resident Now suddenly accusing the CPI (ML) party organisation who was entrusted to take up re-election on Congress also announced they are of the village who is is holding its organizational conference is the matter of registering HSDC with the ticket for the state Assembly not contesting next year’s a government servant absurd and is actually a ploy to break the Election Commission, the statement added. elections due early next assembly elections. had asked the VDC to demolish his boundary wall, costing a few lakhs of rupees. Engleng has also Bomb explodes in Manipur Imphal and Senapati temp. Our Correspondent developed on his own a what they are doing now Imphal, Dec. 4 (PTI): A the Central security forces who Diphu, Dec. 4 (EMN): At a water harvesting tank in his was planned and envisioned powerful bomb exploded early were on duty at nearby area, time when even Guwahati, residence so that the nearby by the founders of the village this morning in Manipur’s the police said adding that drops down to single digit the capital of Assam, takes wells do not dry up. way back in 1988. Imphal West district but there no group or individual has the excuse of artificial floods Earlier the founder Our Correspondent The minimum temperature recorded The plan on how to was no report of any casualty, claimed responsibility for the to break down unauthorised general secretary of Imphal, Dec. 4 (EMN): Manipur’s in Imphal on Monday as per IMD develop the village has been police said. explosion. walls and demolish private VDC Wilson Terang had state capital- Imphal and Senapati town report was 6.2 degree Celsius while the documented in records of The bomb, an improvised The bomb exploded near buildings, the villagers also asked the present continue to reel from low temperatures maximum was 23.1 degree Celsius. the village. Every year the explosive device (IED) was Konthoujam Lamkhai area of Chephongsajir under committee to break a part since the past few days compared to IMD weather forecast reports also village’s foundation day suspected to be planted by under the jurisdiction of Patsoi Karbi Anglong district are of his boundary wall for other places in Manipur, according to further indicated the same mercury level is celebrated at the village unidentified persons to attack police station. setting an example for the playground during which the purpose of setting an the environment department’s weather in the next coming few days till Dec. 7 development of the village. students, elders and leaders example. report. with fog in the morning and clear sky Unlike most of the are felicitated and decision The road widening in Senapati district headquarter, a hill afterwards as weekly weather forecast of villages in the district, concerning the village is the village is now being town located about 60 km north of IMD. However cloudy weather with light Chephongsajir village taken. done under the supervision Two GNLA ultras surrender Imphal along the Imphal-Mao sector of rain may come from Dec. 8 onwards, it has wide roads. They use He said: “We are doing of founder president Ram Shillong, Dec. 4 (PTI): Two They got separated during National Highway 2, which recorded predicted. bamboo wicker waste nothing new here. All Teron and general secretary ultras of the outlawed Garo the police combing operations. a minimum temperature of 6.3 degree Similarly minimum temperature also baskets at intervals of every these were planned by the Wilson Terang. National Liberation Army They trekked for days and Celsius on Sunday has dropped down went down from 9 degree Celsius to 7 few metres along roads to founders of the village. They However, the electricity (GNLA), who had fled during arrived at Gittimggre village from 10 degree Celsius (November 24) to degree Celsius in the last four days in carry out garbage; the village have planned for wide roads posts of the ASEB are now an encounter with the police, where they contacted church 5.17 degree Celsius (December 4) whereas Imphal forcing the residents to start use is clean. and now we are widening standing on the middle of have surrendered to the police leaders for their surrender, the rest of the state recorded above 8 to 9 charcoals or electric appliances to warm All these are being them. No matter what, the the road after widening. in Meghalaya s South Garo which took place yesterday, degree Celsius as minimum temperature, up their rooms. developed through the boundary walls of residents Lakhinath said the Hills district, police said today. Sangma said. environment department report said. Even the number of visitors at the initiative of Chephongsajir will be demolished for the committee will approach The duo, who were close to Shira is still absconding, the On the other hand the minimum crowded night plaza or the Imphal Village Development common welfare of the the ASEB for shifting the GNLA chief Sohan D Shira, SP said. temperature in the state capital has evenings opened on the roadsides of Committee (VDC). The villagers. The only thing posts to the roadside. had surrendered in Baghmara Formed in 2010, the dropped down from 13.2 degree Celsius Kangla moat in Imphal on every Saturday present president of the new that we have done is The development police station yesterday evening GNLA is demanding a to 8.8 degree Celsius on Nov. 28 onwards and Sunday evenings since October 2 VDC is Hemchandra Teron developing a park at the committee is planning on but did not submit any arms, separate Garoland on the lines as per Indian Meteorological Department this year, has also drastically reduced on and the general secretary is bank of the rivulet.” the possibility of damming superintendent of police A of the Bodo Territorial Council (IMD) records at Imphal Airport. December 2 and 3 evenings. In view of Lakhinath Teron. Though, it was not the Lorulangso rivulet that Sangma said. in Assam and is involved in Similarly temperature as recorded on the development, the state authority has While supervising the easy for the VDC with the runs by the village’s park to They had escaped along killing, kidnapping for ransom Nov. 27 (11.6 degree Celsius) has declined also changed the timing of the Imphal demolition of a boundary residents on both sides of the make a nano hydroelectric with Shira during the encounter and terrorising people in the to 9.2 degree Celsius on Nov. 28 as per Evenings from 7-10 pm to 6-9 pm. An wall for widening roads in road protesting vigorously project so that the park will with the police on November five western Garo Hills districts Indian Council of Agricultural Research official order has been issued in this regard the village Lakhinath said yet to no avail of the have power 24x7. 16 at Halwa Atong village. in Meghalaya. (ICAR) Imphal at Lamphelpat. on Friday. Causes behind Brahmaputra turning black could be natural — Union minister New Delhi, Dec. 4 (PTI): A looking into the matter recently and Congress MP Ninong Ering, water to the Taklamakan desert water of the river Siang has turned crystal clear,” Ering had written in his preliminary study has found that people have been sent to the internal representing the Arunachal East through the Xinjiang province, even muddy and slushy. It has been two letter to Modi. the water of the Siang river, which areas,” the Union minister of state for constituency in Parliament, had though the neighbouriong country had months since the Siang turned black He had also pointed out that originates in southern Tibet and water resources said here yesterday. recently written a letter to Prime denied any such development. and contaminated. It is an unusual there could be no reason for the river becomes the Brahmaputra upon He added that according to the Minister Narendra Modi in this He had mentioned in the letter phenomenon. getting contaminated in the month of entering Assam through Arunachal preliminary findings, the path of the regard, noting that the water of the that the reports of the Tsangpo (Siang “The reason for the river getting November other than a possible heavy Pradesh, is turning black due to a river was temporarily obstructed after river changing its colour was an or Brahmaputra) being diverted had dirty is unknown. I have already put up land excavation on the Chinese side, recent earthquake in the region, Union an earthquake in Tibet on November unusual phenomenon in the winter appeared a few months back. questions for discussions in Parliament adding that it had to be verified by an minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has said. 17. months. Although China had denied it, the under rule 377. But since the House international team. “We have been getting reports “There is a strong possibility that In his letter, Ering had also pointed matter remained an area of concern for is not in session, I am requesting you Certain reports claim that the water of pollution in the river and its water the colour (of the river’s water) has out that there were reports of China India, the Congress MP had mentioned to use your good office to seek the of the river have become unusable and turning black. The Central Water changed due to natural reasons,” the constructing a 600-km tunnel in its in his letter to the prime minister. reason for the river turning muddy in that a number of fish had died in the Commission (CWC) has started minister said. Yunnan province to divert the Siang “After these reports appeared, the this season, when the water is usually river in the recent past. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 STATE 5 Nagaland displacement book released LFHSS hosts seminar on sustainable agriculture Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): A book titled 62,318 persons deprived of their livelihood “The challenge of development: Displace- in Nagaland by 54,672 acres used for various Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): effective soil management farming on a commercial ment in Nagaland 1947-2010” was released projects since 1947-2010 have not suffered A seminar cum interaction techniques. level. by T MhabemoYanthan, Secretary to the as much as their counterparts in the rest of session on sustainable agri- Speaking on the future He spoke highly of the Government of Nagaland at St Joseph’s Col- India. The first reason being that land in the culture was held at Living- of organic farming in Na- chairman of Livingstone lege, Jakhama, on November 30. State, managed under the customary law, stone Foundation Higher galand, he said that the tra- Foundation Higher Second- A press release issued by Dr. (Fr) Sebas- were acquired through negotiations and not Secondary School (LFHSS), ditional mode of farming ary School, Andrew Ahoto, tian Ouseparampil, Principal of St Joseph’s by force as the rest of India. Dimapur, on December in Nagaland with minimal who has taken initiative to College, Jakhama, stated that the book au- Secondly, through negotiations mostly 4 with Dr. Frank Eyhorn, use of chemical fertilis- make organic agriculture vi- thored by six persons including four teaching clan land are given for projects. Because of vice president of Interna- ers could be pursued as a able in the remotest corners faculty of the college was an attempt to an- the community spirit traditionally prevailing tional Federation of Organ- strong base for setting up of of Nagaland. swer the extent of displacement in Nagaland among the Naga tribes, the clan rehabilitated ic Agriculture Movements organic farms throughout Meanwhile, Andrew by development projects and its impact on the land losers. It, however, stated that the (IFOAM) and senior advisor Dr. Frank Eyhorn and Swaraj Banerjee speaking at the seminar on the length and breadth of Ahoto has appreciated Dr. the people deprived of their livelihood. spirit is getting weak and land shortage is be- of sustainable agriculture sustainable agriculture at LFHSS on Monday. the state. Frank Eyhorn, Swaraj Ban- Studies conducted in sixteen states on ing felt and might tempt the state to acquire HELVETAS, Swiss Incorpo- Swaraj (Rajah) Baner- erjee, and Dr. Akali Sema displacement by development projects 1947- land by force. It stated that till now, except ration, Zurich, Switzerland, pect of a long-term associa- and a healthy way of life jee, chairman of Makaibari from SASRD, Nagaland 2010 showed that an estimated 65 million for the Doyang dam, most land used were as the main speaker. tion with organic agriculture among many other positive Tea Estate & Tea Classic, University, for making the people have been deprived of their liveli- for defence and transport projects. Since The seminar, conducted in India, Dr. Frank Eyhorn aspects. He also underscored also supplemented the im- seminar a grand success. hood in the name of national development the state needs development, the authors for the Grade-XI and XII said organic farming has the benefits of incorporating portance of organic farm- Dr. Eyhorn is on a visit to from 40 million hectares, 40 percent of them cautioned the State against the temptation to students from all streams, a key role with regards to organic agriculture through ing. He highlighted about more than six Indian states tribal and 40 percent more from other rural acquire it by force and impoverish the people was focused mainly on the global challenges. He has as- the use of organic manures, Nagaland’s potentials in including Uttarakhand, poor communities. They have been further as most other states have done. importance and viability of serted imbibing the basics of PYMs and compost, preven- organic farming as it has rich Sikkim, West Bengal and impoverished and marginalised but the ben- The final chapter of the book presented organic agriculture in Na- agricultural sustainability in tive methods for pest and eco-diversity and the Nagas Nagaland for conducting efits reached the middle and upper classes, a development paradigm that could combine galand. young students as it provides disease control, crop-rota- are already richly engaged symposiums and seminars it stated. However, the study in Nagaland economic growth, infrastructure building Speaking on the key as- livelihood, food sufficiency tion and inter-cropping and in pisciculture and bamboo on organic agriculture. conducted by Bokali Chishi Mughavi, Me- and people’s development. donuo, Pienyu, K Alibo Achumi, Mhon- Mhonthung hoped that policy makers thung Yanthan and Thejonuo Fidelia and would read the book since it would be useful directed by Dr Walter Fernandes, painted a for the future of Nagaland. The book is on NAAC team visits Sao Chang College Workshop for political parties held different picture. sale at Stall 15 of the Bamboo Pavillion at the Kohima, Dec. 4 (EMN): The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) According to Walter Fernandes, a total Heritage Village, Kisama. organised training-cum-workshop with all political parties on Monday at DC conference hall, Kohima. During the workshop, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Ruokuovituo Khezhie, briefed the gathering about the elec- tion expenditure monitoring, while AEO (MIS) Ketousie Khruomo, presented a power point on accounts of Suvidhan and Samadhan, web casting and Awa Lorin and assistant CEO shared on the model code of conduct. SVEEP in-charge of Chief Electoral Officer, Deputy CEO, Vekho Vero explained the role and activities of SVEEP campaign while AEO, Kohima Toshimeren Aier spoke on EVM & VVPAT. Chief Electoral Officer Abhijit Sinha in his valedictory speech informed about the electoral offences and overall role of election commission. Eco Squad Chumoukedima beautifies ‘Patkai Bridge’ The AAA committee along with teachers during their visit to Sao Chang Govt. College, Tuensang. Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): The Eco Squad of Chumuke- dima town, on Dec. 1, initiated another project in painting Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): along with Dr. Watijungshi, Dr. LJ Neken Jamir and oth- The Academic and Ad- principal, Kohima Arts Col- er IQAC members, teaching and beautifying the NH 29 ‘Patkai Bridge’ and also levelled ministrative Audit (AAA) lege and Dr. Behera, profes- faculty, students’ union and the potholes around the bridge. committee inspected the sor, Patkai Christian College, different section in-charges The club thanked those who have contributed materi- Sao Chang Government Dimapur as members. of the college. als and financial aid for the noble cause. Eco Squad also College, Tuensang, on Nov. The AAA inspection The College expressed thanked EAC, Chumukedima Thejavizo Nakhro, head 28 for NAAC accreditation committee during their visit gratitude to the team for GB Kelenguzo Kuotsu , and proprietor, Uniform House, under the chairpersonship of to the college interacted with suggestions and encourage- Chumukedima, Kiyevi Sumi for their assistance. Dr. Anungla Aier, additional the principal, S Chubasangla ment in various areas for the director, Higher Education Chang, IQAC co-ordinator, progress of the college. MCCI bans firecrackers Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): Mokokchung Chamber of Com- merce & Industry (MCCI) has informed all its members not to supply or sell firecrackers during this festive season and AR recovers illicit liquor cautioned of stern action against erring members. MCCI has also reiterated its earlier public announce- ment against selling of calendars and tickets of any kind to business owners in the market. It urged its members not to entertain activities. MCCI also requested all motor vehicle owners and drivers in Mokokchung town to observe proper traffic etiquettes, obey traffic rules and park their vehicles at de- marcated spaces only as the town has started experiencing unprecedented traffic snarls and jams with the onset of the festive season. Business owners are also requested not to park their ve- hicles in front of their shops to enable esteemed customers and shoppers from near and far avail enough space to park their vehicles in the parking areas of the market. MCCI president Tsukti Longkumer and the general secretary Limalenden Longkumer have encouraged the residents walking to the nearby markets to avoid traffic congestion on the roads. The three accused with the seized liquor from Lalmati area on December 3.

Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): Made Foreign Liquor) chu Zubza Police Station, Troops of 41 Assam Ri- worth approximately INR Kohima district, for fur- fles along with a police 25.38 Lakhs was seized ther investigation. representative intercepted from three occupants of a liquor laden truck in the vehicle. Lalmati area in Kohima The accused were district on December 3 identified as Injamul and arrested three persons Sokve, Mahadil Islam in this connection. and Rawbul Hussain, all The troops intercepted resident of Golaghat, As- a truck bearing registra- sam. The accused revealed tion No NL07A 7181 and that they were involved in recovered 585 cases of Mc transportation of illegal Dowells Rum, 455 cases liquor from Dimapur to of Kingfisher can Beer Kohima. and 85 cases of Tuborg The accused along Beer. A total of 1125 cases with the recovered IMFL of illegal IMFL (Indian were handed over to Se- 6 Mount Tiyi – The Mystical Mountain Dr. Eyingbeni Hümtsoe-Nienu EASTERN MIRROR ot very long ago, the people of Yan- DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 thamo, they say, used to hear the howling of dogs, the grunting of pigs, the cry of babies and torches of flames stretching across the peak Nof Mount Tiyi till Totsü at Phiro village in Wokha, Divine Right Nagaland. They were warned by their ancestors not to look at the flames directly! They believed, nlike in a monarchy, the concept of divine right was like all Lothas, that such phenomena were signs absent in the Naga society, period. Any attempt to that somewhere, someone had died and was mak- ing its way into the abode of the souls of the dead bring in contradiction citing Naga chiefs of villages – at Mount Tiyi. The locals aptly call it etchüi U li or the “land/world of the dead”. Most Naga or group of villages is invalid. The concept asserts that the tribes living around Wokha, like the Rengmas, the monarch is not answerable to anyone but only to God and Sümis, and the Aos, once believed the same. The can only be judged by God, even though unjust. However essence of Mount Tiyi is truly mystical. Mt. Tiyi is located in Wokha district of Na- since the Nagas came into contact with different cultures galand and is about 1969 meters above sea level. from outside seems to be testing the Naga system to the ex- The mountain is believed to consist of three mysti- cal things: orchard or garden of the dead (etchüi spring flows down to Doyang River and is a fellow-dead to send the living child out of the tremes. At present the emergence of organisations if not in- phari), the entrance or hole to the land of the source of water supply to the town, the Lothas at- place. The parents brought him back to the vil- dividuals with the collective understanding that the organi- dead souls (etchüi kvü), and the spring or water of tribute omens relating to the spring. It is said that lage where he told the story to the living. He died death (etchü ‘tchü). if the water drips into the palm of a person, it is a soon after. sations have the divine right is a dangerous trend. The trend sign that his/her death is imminent. At the ground The Mountain seems to have been a resting being that many of these institutions and organisations that 1. The Orchard/Garden: The location of the or- of that water-drop footprints are seen. The direc- place for the dead. It is not to be disturbed by the chard is said to be non-specific but believed to be tion of the footprints predicts the destiny of the living. It is more like a privilege of those whose are actually fairly new consider themselves as inviolable. somewhere in the forest area. The ancestors say sick and dying. If it’s facing the village, they will journey on earth has ended. Earlier, the entire that it is invisible to the eye but can be chanced survive, but if it’s facing the “hole” they will die. mountain was seen as a sanctuary for wild ani- This trend is the other face of the ailment in the Naga so- upon only by some living persons. The only rule is In the same place it is believed that there are look- mals like deer, stags, bears, monkeys, wild hogs ciety of ever increasing so-called pressure groups in the form that one may eat of any and as many fruit as one alike vegetables for the dead (etchüi ‘yohan) like and tigers and birds, including the hornbill. Va- pleases but cannot take a single one out of it. If Naga leek (rüptso), Naga spring onion (lasen) and riety of fruit bearing trees made it an ideal place of organisations and associations. Currently it is like a mad they try to bring home they would find themselves Naga beans (orho). for nature to flourish. Rhododendrons, also rush that all these organisations have an opinion for every- back in the orchard/garden. Shombo Nrisao (age, Many folktales surrounding the mountain are known as “flower of the dead” (etchüi thera) lav- 78) tells me that three generations ago, a hunter common among the Lothas. Shombo Rhanlamo ishly clad the contours of the mountain. Today, thing under the sun and also ensure that it finds space in the by the name of Shümperü, is believed to have ac- (age, 65) narrates the journey of an orphaned boy the barrenness of the mountain is conspicuous media. Any criticism, howsoever constructive is considered cidently arrived at this garden. He called it “God’s to the actual world of the dead. even from a distance. Efforts of surrounding vil- garden” (Potsow phari). He tried to pluck Senthan Long time ago, there lived a family of four – lage authorities to replenish the flora and fauna as politically motivated or tribalism and trying to sabotage (bead for making Lotha women’s necklace) from a mother, father, son and daughter. The parents are a consolation because of the legends and an- their objective for the common good. The common good tree and take home but could not. He could arrive died after clearing the field for farming. The or- cient spirituality attached to the site. home only after he had left it where he found it. phaned siblings sadly had to continue where the Until Christianity came to those living in many a times in reality is mostly, if not only, for their kind; 2. The Entrance/Hole: The entrance of the land parents left. As days went by, the siblings discov- closer proximity of Mount Tiyi, Shombo Tsen- those who are part of that entity. In case of a tribe based or- is also called the “hole of the dead”. Yanthamo, ered that their cultivable field was getting bigger. imo (age, 70) recounts that most Nagas thought a village at the foothill of Mt. Tiyi faces the rocky Every morning they also noticed their fieldwork they would enter this mountain at death. Shom- ganisation if the one critical about is it from another tribe side of the mountain. It is one village that offers being completed. They wondered who could be bo Nrisao (age, 78) confirms the same and adds then the easiest way out is to paint the communal colour the closest view of the “hole of the dead”. Rev helping them. The brother decided to stay in the that bereaved families would come and longingly Longshi (age, 65) explains that the hole is so small field to clear the mystery. By nightfall, he saw the look up the mountain believing that the souls against the critic. In case one is from their own then either it that only spirits, and that too the souls of those parents working in the field. He then made a plan of their loved ones would travel there; perhaps is supposed to be hushed up and in case of failure, just os- who have died a natural death can enter it (Others for his sister and himself to follow the parents to anticipating a last sight or simply wishing to see were simply disposed off in a cliff at the fringe of the abode of the dead – they would jump into them off at their final destination. Locals admit tracize the person. There can be many other scenarios that the village). Jümkaroni and Apisangla, the abode’s the shawls folded like a satchel tied around the that today they are no longer privy to any paranor- are played other than these two. It becomes unimaginable if presiders at the deep end, were responsible to de- neck. The sister missed; but the brother made it mal sightings or sounds but continue to value it termine the nature of death and act accordingly. inside the shawl and onto the land of the dead. for its mystical significance. It may not be thought the person is from outside the state or a non Naga. He saw how the dead fellowshipped by night and of as the “land/world of the dead” anymore but The reason can be attributed to the ‘us versus them’ men- 3. The Spring/Water: At the mouth of the “hole dispersed by day, metamorphosing into various it sure continues to inspire awe whenever the sun of the dead” is a spring from where droplets of creatures, particularly insects. The boy could shines upon it and onlookers are taken back to the tality is still deeply ingrained, for the newly Christianised water trickle down. Apart from the fact that the not stop crying. The parents were ordered by the time when it was. tribes who in recent past were living in isolated villages and hunting human heads. However the import of a concept very similar to that of divine right conferred on an organi- Global Political Leadership Needs to Get Tough – UN Environment sation though not an individual is the actual problem. The areas, recommended political lead- and rivers that provide drinking wa- growth is key for improvements in skewed concept that the organisation and the majority is Vishal Gulati | IANS ership and partnerships at all levels ter to 300 million people. quality of life,” said Ligia Noronha, always right either persists or is made to persist. The nation- and action on the worst pollutants. There is also a huge economic Director of UN Environment’s he global political lead- It also favoured lifestyle chang- cost. A just-published report by the Economy Division. alist groups also without exception exhibit similar charac- ership and partnerships es, low-carbon tech investments and Lancet Commission on Pollution “That requires a culture that at all levels need to act in teristics. It has reached such levels of stupidity that some advocacy. and Health says that welfare losses supports responsible production unison. Lifestyle chang- The recommendations are based due to pollution are estimated at and does not hold up unrestrained organisations no longer stay for the sake of its professed es, low-carbon tech in- on analysis of pollution in all its over $4.6 trillion each year, equiva- consumption as an aspirational way vestmentsT and advocacy are also forms, including air, land, freshwa- lent to 6.2 per cent of global eco- of life. We need to invest differently mission put purely for the sake of keeping the organisation a step towards making the planet ter, marine, chemical and waste pol- nomic output. to transform our economies, also intact, sometimes even at the cost of its aims and objectives, pollution-free, a United Nations En- lution. “Given the grim statistics on bringing in the private sector to back vironment report said on Monday. Overall, environmental degrada- how we are poisoning ourselves and clean growth.” where the word ‘unity’ will be surely present. The so-called Over a dozen resolutions, in- tion causes nearly one in four of all our planet, bold decisions from the The UN Environment sees the proud Naga warriors finally need to call it a day and have the cluding new approaches to tackle deaths worldwide, or 12.6 million UN Environment Assembly are crit- participation of celebrity activists, air pollution, the single biggest envi- people a year, and the widespread ical,” UN Environment head Erik such as UN Environment’s new guts to survive alone too with one’s own grit and determina- ronmental killer that claims 6.5 mil- destruction of key ecosystems, says Solheim said. Goodwill Ambassador, English tion to come out of this conundrum. lion lives each year, are on the table the report. “The governments need to take singer and songwriter Ellie Gould- at the three-day third UN Environ- Exposure to lead in paint, which actions. We are seeing actions but ing. ment Assembly that began here on causes brain damage to 600,000 more actions need to step up imme- Over 4,000 heads of state, min- Monday. children annually, and water and diately. The private sector needs to isters, business leaders, UN officials Studies indicate that over 80 per soil pollution are also key focus ar- act. Also civil society,” Solheim told and civil society representatives cent of cities don’t meet UN health eas. Seas already contain 500 “dead IANS. gathered here to mull ways to tackle standards on air quality. zones” with too little oxygen to sup- Edgar Gutiérrez, Costa Rica’s the global menace of pollution. DAILY The new UN Environment re- port marine life. Minister of Environment and En- port, titled “The Executive Direc- Painting a darker picture, the ergy and President of the 2017 as- (Vishal Gulati is in Nairobi at the tor’s Report: Towards a Pollution- report says over 80 per cent of the sembly said: “Our collective goal invitation of United Nations Free Planet”, which the meeting is world’s wastewater is released into must be to embrace ways to reduce Environment to cover its third annual PATH using as the basis for defining the the environment without treatment, pollution drastically.” session. 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The key consumption drivers 52 per cent teenagers believed According to the World themed ‘M&E: The Digital Takeover’, for long-term growth are driven by rise BIBLE READ: 1 JOHN 4:7–16 that smoking helps increase con- Health Organization (WHO), and organised by the Confederation of in growing rural demand and media con- centration levels. smoking claims the lives of over Indian Industry (CII). sumption, capturing more time of digital- THOUGHT FOR TODAY: While nearly 90 per cent of seven million people each year. It will bring together bright minds of ly connected consumers and strategically industry leaders to navigate a success- supplying to segmented audiences. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us. teenagers said they would con- A study published in the journal tinue smoking if there is no re- The Lancet showed that over 11 ful growth path at a time when digital Given this, Kanchan Samtani, Part- 1 John 4:10 sistance from their parents, over percent of 6.4 million deaths transformation, convergence of technol- ner and Director, Boston Consulting 80 per cent teenagers noted that worldwide were caused by smok- ogy and disruptive ideas are changing the Group, said: “It’s the need of the hour, for hen my sister Maysel was little, she would sing a familiar song it is okay to experiment with ing in 2015 and 52.2 per cent of rules of the game, read a statement. the industry to identify the creative, tech- in her own way: “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells smoking at least once. them took place in China, India, The report encapsulates the strong nological and analytical skills that will be Maysel.” This irritated me to no end! As one of her older, “wiser” “Smoking is plaguing the Russia, and the US. growth of the media and entertainment required over the next five to seven years W sector and the need to address large talent to restructure its business model for the sisters, I knew the words were “me so,” not “Maysel.” Yet she persisted in society and we are moving into Smoking causes almost 90 and skill gaps. upskilling exercise. singing it her way. an era where it is acceptable per cent of deaths from lung can- for younger age groups to begin cer, around 80 per cent of deaths “The Indian media and entertainment “The talent agenda is the key as- Now I think my sister had it right all along. The Bible does indeed tell smoking and engage in other from Chronic Obstructive Pul- sector has huge room for growth and can pect for the expansion of the sector. To Maysel, and all of us, that Jesus loves us. Over and over again we read risky behaviour,” Samir Parikh, monary Disease (COPD), and create four-five million jobs without much achieve this, there is the need for concen- that truth. Take, for example, the writings of the apostle John, “the disciple Director (Department of Mental around 17 per cent of deaths spending from public infrastructure. trated efforts required by the government, whom Jesus loved” (John 21:7, 20). He tells us about God’s love in one of Health and Behavioral Sciences) from heart disease. “Digital platforms are proliferating and academia and the industry bodies”. there are tremendous opportunity that Currently, direct economic impact the best-known verses of the Bible: John 3:16, “For God so loved the world at Fortis Healthcare said in a For the survey, the team en- statement on Monday. gaged and interacted with 1900 never existed before - especially for crea- by the media and industry is Rs 135,000 that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not Further, 87 per cent teenag- teenagers from six states, Delhi/ tors, storytellers and technology provid- crore and employs over 1 million people. perish but have eternal life.” ers reported that watching ac- NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, ers,” said Chandrajit Banerjee, Director Taking total economic impact, includ- John reinforces that message of love in 1 John 4:10: “This is love: not tors smoke in movies promotes Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kolkata and General, CII. ing indirect and induced benefits to the that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sac- smoking, while 78 per cent teen- Chennai to assess the prevalent “Skilling is a major challenge as well economy, media industry output is Rs as an opportunity for M&E industry as 450,000 crore, contributing 2.8 per cent to NEł?ABKNKQNOEJO‡'QOP=O'KDJGJAS'AOQOHKRA@DEI SAPKK?=JD=RAPD=P agers said that celebrity figures attitudes towards tobacco smok- featuring in anti-smoking cam- ing. it can open new job prospects for young India’s GDP, the statement read. same assurance: Jesus does love us. The Bible tells us so. paigns would help them quit. Source : IANS India,” he added. According to the CII- Source: IANS

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John Dupré | Aeon Metaphysics of Metamorphosis

o round out how biology pushes haired boy becomes a grey-haired old man; And whether they like it or not, even the most the burden of scientific explanation away best science. The naturalistic metaphysician us to adopt a process perspective a larva hatches from an egg and becomes a hard-nosed empiricist needs a metaphysical from the interaction of things based on has become a snake eating its own tail. So on reality, let’s ponder the pupa, imago and finally an insect. If we are framework. Like John Maynard Keynes, essences, and towards how unruly processes how can we get to grips with the relationship foundation of the opposite view: committed to thingness, it becomes a real who said in 1936 that practical men were somehow manage to crystallise into between these two domains? the meaning of a thing. In the quandary as to how something can undergo invariably enslaved to a defunct economist, identifiable patterns. Take cancer: when I suggest two possible answers. One TWestern philosophical tradition, a thing such profound changes to its fundamental the theoretical biologist and philosopher J H we see the human patient as a mechanism, is that the relation between science and has at least two key features. First, it’s self- properties without ceasing to exist. A Woodger wrote in 1967 that ‘physiologists in as scientists generally do, we’re inclined to metaphysics is dialectical. Neither come sufficient. Its existence depends only on its process, on the other hand, does not persist general never trouble themselves about such look for the causes of disease in ‘damaged’ first, but both help to shape the other. Given internal properties. Secondly, the default by some central something remaining the things because they suppose themselves to internal parts, often genes. But note how my enthusiasm for process, this shouldn’t status of a thing is stasis. What requires same, but rather by the causal connections be above “metaphysics” when in fact they the focus shifts if we think about change as be surprising – dialectics is relevant to explanation is when a thing changes, not between the activities that continue to are only a very little above it – being up to the norm, and stability as the phenomenon understanding all sorts of processes, when it stays the same. sustain the process. For example, at every the neck in it’. that needs explaining. The persistence of the such as the relations between elements at Life conforms to neither of these stage of the life cycle of the insect, a flurry ‘Thingness’ has a very real impact on human organism over the lifecycle requires different levels of a hierarchy of biological conditions. Take self-reliance. Living of metabolic processes allows it to maintain scientific work by motivating the search for an almost inconceivably precise balance organisation. The molecules in the cell systems exist far from the state known as its current form. Another set of processes mechanisms. A mechanism is a precisely of division, differentiation and destruction are vital for explaining overall cellular thermodynamic equilibrium – instead of manages its transition from larva to pupa, arranged set of stable things whose of cells (apoptosis). The conditions called behaviour, but at the same time the nature their energy spreading itself out over the and pupa to adult. interactions generate a phenomenon of ‘cancer’ involve various failures of this of those parts can’t properly be understood widest possible space, it’s concentrated How should we carve up the natural interest. Scientists often see uncovering balance, an uncontrolled proliferation of without analysing the ways in which they’re in specific areas and flows along defined world, then? Looked at with a process-eye- mechanisms as the gold standard of scientific cells of a certain type or types. Rather shaped by the overall nature of the cell itself. pathways, such as the cardiovascular or view, biological entities (heart cells, hearts, insight. This approach certainly has its than a dysfunction that requires a specific My second answer might be a bit more nervous system. Such phenomena are humans) are just temporary eddies in a benefits: not everything can be examined explanation, perhaps cancer is actually digestible. Metaphysics is much more very improbable, as far as fundamental dynamic flux of biological activity. Picking at the same time, and science depends on the expected state – and what we need to general than the specifics of scientific physics is concerned. Maintaining this out these patterns or the categories they careful attention to well-defined parts of the understand is how self-regulation explains research. Successful contemporary science unusual arrangement requires constant exemplify becomes a pragmatic question of whole. our remarkable tendency not to suffer from requires a depth of focus on very specific activity, or metabolism, which in turn what matters to you – of the whirlpool you However, mechanistic explanations can cancer. (Indeed, it seems that messed-up problems. Inevitably, you pay for this focus demands that organisms extract energy from want to swim in, depending on what you’re be successful only under certain conditions. genes are as much an effect as a cause of with a narrowness of vision. Naturalistic their environment via eating, breathing, trying to achieve. First, the constituent bits must be stable over cancer.) metaphysics, however, aims to provide a photosynthesis, and so on. That belies any For instance, about 50 oak tree species are the relevant timescales. So, for instance, You can do a similar switch with much wider perspective, by reconciling pretensions of independence. typically distinguished in the eastern United most enzymes will be more or less fixed microbial disease. We’ve come a long way in insights from across the wide terrain of Organisms don’t just draw on their States. For someone interested in forestry, over the course of the cellular process appreciating the function of our microbiome, different, narrow specialisations. It can environment, but they also rely on one timber production or choosing a tree for the they’re involved with. But enzymes have life but scientists have been a little too eager to be seen as an effort to provide a coherent another via symbiosis. Beyond familiar garden, these categories are indispensable. cycles too, stretching from their creation to suggest a division between good, bad, and picture of scientific understanding, or examples such as lichens and corals, almost all However, the oaks also fall into two larger their decay, or proteolysis – which is itself neutral microbes. The task of medicine looks at least a substantial part of science – to animals and plants depend for their existence groups, the red oaks and the white oaks, catalysed by further proteins. easy from this point of view – it’s just about understand the whole ecosystem under the on myriad microbes that live alongside them. with many or even all of the species within Second, a mechanistic explanation recognising and destroying the bad bacteria. sea, not just the physiology of a single fish. Our own gut is populated by trillions of these each group capable of fertilising with one can apply only within a specific context. However, while some bugs really are just This general picture might or might not microbial cells, as are our skin and various another. So if you think of a species as a It’s easy to miss this proviso in practice, bad, whether microorganisms are good or concur with what any one area of science other crannies and cavities. We used to group of interbreeding individuals, you because labs are designed with the aim of bad for you is often a matter of context. assumes. But metaphysics will still have consider these microscopic fellow-travellers might argue that there were really far fewer being able to screen out distorting factors, Bacteria that are beneficial in the gut can concrete implications for the practice of no more than opportunistic residents of a species, perhaps only two. (Such groups of such as non-relevant chemicals or changing get very nasty indeed if they invade other science itself, and could even provide deep conveniently warm and protected niche, but reproductively linked species are sometimes temperatures. If a consistent result is not parts of your body. Microbes don’t generally criticisms of bits of science that conflict with it’s becoming increasingly clear that our gut referred to as ‘syngameons’.) On the other obtained, researchers can control more work alone. In your gut, there are thousands the wider picture. bacteria are vital for digestion, the immune hand, an expert taxonomist might want esoteric factors such as time of day or of different strains, and these often serve There’s room for both epistemologists and system, and even for development. There to distinguish not only the 50 generally ambient noise levels. The objective, at any interconnected functions. Consequently, metaphysicians under the tree of knowledge. is growing evidence that they have a direct recognised species, but a number of well- rate, is to provide an environment stabilised what a particular strain does, and whether it But when it comes to the living world, both impact on the brain and nervous system too. known and not so well-known hybrids. in whatever ways necessary to produce a is beneficial for the host that it does it to, will kinds of philosopher could do with making These findings make it hard to claim that a The beauty of process metaphysics consistent outcome. depend on the overall composition of the room in the shade for the humble scientist. creature is self-sufficient, or even that you is that you can acknowledge this sort of Rather than a dysfunction that requires microbial community. Moreover, while the Learning from this third colleague, we see can mark out where it ends and another one flexibility and indeterminacy but maintain a specific description, perhaps cancer is word ‘microbe’ tends to apply to bacteria, that biology is not fashioned from bits of begins. This is all highly problematic if we’re as much analytical sharpness as reality actually the expected state there’s a growing awareness that we might Lego, carefully sculpted to play a precise wedded to thingness, but pretty much what allows. The really remarkable thing about In nature, though, nothing is ever need to include viruses in our survey of part in exactly one bit of machinery. Rather, we’d expect in a world of intertwined and the world isn’t how much things change, independent of what’s going on around health-giving microscopic entities. Many living things are processes that are capable interdependent processes. The remarkable but how they achieve stability for any length it. The constancy of a heartbeat depends viruses appear to be beneficial, perhaps of assuming many protean forms: dynamic, thing isn’t how much things change, but how of time. Explaining the extraordinary (if on the proper behaviour of its component essential, for human life – such as phages ever-changing, but balancing, for a time, on they achieve stability for any length of time transient) existence of eddies over time is a tissues and molecules, but also on the wider that regulate bacterial populations. just the right side of chaos. The criterion of stasis is equally shaky. As pretty good description for much of biology organism that provides it with oxygen and These examples show that probing we saw with thermodynamic disequilibrium, – and, indeed, medicine. relevant nutrients, not to mention exercise. metaphysics with biology, and vice-versa, (John Dupré is a British philosopher of stasis simply isn’t an option for living If science can lend a hand with If a living system ever manages to provide makes a crucial difference to how we think science and director of the Centre for the systems. Stillness means death. Moreover, metaphysics, can naturalistic metaphysics a constant result, it does so by reacting about scientific and philosophical questions. Study of Life Sciences at Exeter University. all organisms – and cells and organs – have be a boost for science? Some scientists are appropriately to an ever-changing scene. But to choose to adopt a naturalistic His latest book is Processes of Life: Essays in life cycles, and can have very different suspicious of philosophers encroaching on Process-thinking has profound metaphysics is, by definition, ultimately to the Philosophy of Biology (2012).) properties at different stages. A golden- their turf, but others are more welcoming. implications for medicine, because it shifts ground one’s picture of the world in our Concluded Congratulation to The Dalai Lama Wants to Return Home With time running out fast, the Dalai Lama P. Stobdan | The Wire Trump was not even inclined to embrace Front Work Department that overseas Tibetan Dr. Easterine Kire the issue, as he refused to meet the Tibetan affairs. Quan, who formerly served as party can be anything but hopeful. He has been leader and instead proposed zero aid in 2018 to secretary of Fujian, is a close associate of steadily losing his international support in the n behalf of Is India bracing for the potential fallouts? the Tibetans, reversing decades-old American President Xi. He had earlier successfully dealt face of China’s rise as a world power. No longer Ura Academy, The impact of the 19th Communist Party of policy. The State Department has also not with Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan’s business does any country dare to receive the Dalai Lama Kohima, I convey China congress and affirmation of President appointed a special coordinator for Tibet. communities. officially. our heartiest Xi Jinping as China’s ‘most powerful’ leader in Surely it couldn’t have been a coincidence Clearly, Samdong going to China forms part Apart from his own ageing, the Tibetan leader congratulations decades seems already to be having a bearing on that a week after Trump’s China visit, the Dalai of the first five-year plan to engage with China, faces the challenge of keeping his flock together. toO Easterine Kire on being India – especially on the ‘Tibet Issue’ that deeply Lama abruptly selected two personal emissaries while Lobsang Sangay’s 17-day tour to Europe For example, the delay in reaching a solution the Winner of Tata Literature intersects with boundary problem. Is India (for indefinite period) to represent him in all and Canada is meant to sustain the struggle for causes anxiety, uncertainty and division among Live Book of the Year Award bracing for the potential fallout? ‘global engagements’. He has cited increasing next 50 year, if the first plan fails. his people. Even inside Tibet, rising frustration 2017. She has been an inspiring There may be more to the Dalai Lama’s physical fatigue, but the decision to appoint two Will the talks succeed now? In the past, and hopelessness have been highlighted by creative writer since 1980s. desire to return home than meet the eye. The “trusted friends” – former prime minister-in- Chinese leaders stymied the Dalai Lama’s people resorting to self-immolation. The number After quitting as a Reader from Tibetan leader’s November 23 statement – “The exile, Samdong Rinpoche, and current president desire to return to Tibet. But there is a distinct stands at 149 so far. the Department of English, past is past, Tibetans want to stay with China” – of government, Lobsang Sangay – was meant to possibility that it may bear fruition this time. And so, in what must be an embarrassing Nagaland University she became carries a serious political overtone, coming as it send a calibrated signal to China. First, Xi, widely known to have a soft spot for climb-down for the Tibetans, all they can do a full time writer. does immediately after the 19th party congress Anyway, the Dalai Lama has been working Tibet, hitherto kept it close to his chest, fearing now is settle for the cause of “development”, You have been a poetess and the Doklam standoff between India and on a new plan – 5/50 vision – that envisaged resistance from hardliners. Unlike others, he besides hoping that the Chinese will not resort first, shifted to cultural China. a five-year strategy for returning to dialogue held the view that prospects for solving the Tibet to the repression of Tibetan people. comparative scholar and moved The Dalai Lama “not seeking independence with China, but preparing for a 50-year struggle problem would peter out once the Dalai Lama Therefore, in a way, we are likely witness unto translation of folklore. for Tibet and wishing to stay with China” is not if needed – along the “hope for the best and is no more. Xi now finds himself in a perfect the curtains finally being drawn on Tibet’s quest As of now, I understand that new though, but that “he would return to Tibet prepare for the worst” proverb. The 5/50 strategy position to resolve the issue as no other Chinese for an independent state. Tim Johnson new fiction writing is your destiny at once, if China agrees” sparks fresh speculation reaffirmed his middle way approach (Umaylam) leader could do, for he also stands to gain this when he aptly titled his book Tragedy in in the world of literature. of a possible rapprochement between him and as a realistic political means to realise the dual personally both in political and moral terms, Crimson: How the Dalai Lama Conquered the When I count your association Beijing. aim of his early return to Tibet and fulfilling the to become the most credible leader in China’s World but Lost the Battle with China. with Ura Academy, you have The sign of rapid thawing strangely comes aspirations of Tibetan people. history. And finally, for India, the question is taken a long journey that your at the heels of President Donald Trump’s recent Appointing personal emissaries satisfies Second, the Dalai Lama too long hoped whether New Delhi has any role to play in this experience leads you to an visit to Beijing. Most likely, Trump wouldn’t China. Beijing has been emphatically asking for Xi to change tack, as he hailed him as a rapidly-evolving scene, and if so under what accomplished writer. Scholars have made Tibet a pressure point in his dealings Dalai Lama to stop travelling to Western “realist” and “open-minded” in contrast to his political parameters. There is no sign of anyone across universities are looking with Beijing; rather he would have dumped the capitals, if talks are to be resumed. At the 19th predecessors. In fact, the Tibetan leader has having even considered the impact of this. But forward to study your books. Dalai Lama (who US fostered for over half a party congress, the Tibet Work Forum chief admitted to having received positive signals to be cautious, any Sino-Tibetan deal would We are proud of you. Well done. century) on the altar of a better trade deal and told reporters that international figures have from top Chinese officials, especially from the seriously risk undercutting India’s position on Last, but not the least, Ura for securing China’s commitment to exert more no excuse for meeting with the Dalai Lama. moderate elements as streams of Han Chinese the boundary dispute with China. Academy remains hopeful that pressure on North Korea. During US officials’ Recently, the Dalai Lama even had to abort flocked out to meet him during Xi’s first term. Seemingly fretful about impending your literary works will travel trip to Dharamshala prior to Trump’s visit, this his planned visit to Botswana, citing physical In May this year, the party was shocked to find developments, the Dalai Lama now finds himself to wider readership around the prospect would probably have been disc “exhaustion”. their own party members clandestinely funding walking a political tightrope by espousing world. The inevitability of this change was clear In a rapidly-unfolding development, the the Dalai Lama. reconciliation between India and China, “living when the US had started faltering on Tibet even Dalai Lama may have sent his envoy Samdong But, most critically, Tibetans living inside peacefully by putting the differences aside”. He D.Kuolie earlier, when Barack Obama had to welcome on a discreet visit to Kunming (China). Tibet may have pressurised the Dalai Lama to maintained a hands-off position and tried not Secretary General Dalai Lama through the back door of the White Samdong’s visit, starting from mid November, seize the opportunity and resolve differences to get drawn even into the Doklam standoff – Ura Academy House, signalling Washington’s inability to must have been facilitated by no less than You during Xi’s second term, before the window for instead he called for a peaceful solution. One withstand Beijing’s pressure. Quan – newly-appointed head of the United a deal closes a few years from now. hopes he is successful this time. Today’s ASTRO-PREDICTION ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): Dreams and medi- CANCER (JUN 22 - JUL 22): Other people LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): New business con- CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19): Other tation could bring up deep-seated emotions from are important to you. Today your relationships tacts could bring the possibility of pursuing a new people take on special importance today. Ro- the past that have been blocking your growth could take on even more significance than usu- career in the psychic, spiritual, or healing arts, or mance is very much on your mind, whether in without your realizing it. Both seeking and giv- al. You could meet some interesting people, and perhaps in painting, writing, or another of the friendships, business partnerships, or relation- ing forgiveness may take on new importance. Romantic pas- if you’re not involved, you might even fall in love. Old and fine arts. Think seriously about it. Your own tal- ships of all kinds. Your interactions are warm, cordial, and sion should be at an all-time high. These emotions are also new friends could seem more wonderful and idealized. Ro- ent should be especially acute today. You could be thinking supportive. Romantic feelings approach fairytale intensity. likely to provide artistic inspiration that you want to turn mantic relationships could assume fairytale qualities. Try to seriously about training to be more effective. The support of Make the effort to see everyone as they really are and not toward decorating your home. make an effort to see people as they really are. friends and groups could prove invaluable. as idealized images. TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): If you aren’t LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): A group encounter, perhaps spir- SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): Spiritual mat- AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): Today you romantically involved, don’t be surprised if ro- itual or metaphysical, could take place at your ters come to the forefront today. You’ll want to might try to secure the perfect job, possibly in an mance comes your way today, perhaps in your home tonight. This group will probably manage throw yourself into the study of a spiritual or artistic field or one connected with the healing neighborhood. Even if you are involved, you’ll to do whatever it aspires to do. Intuition, energy, metaphysical discipline that appeals to you the arts. You might have a specific position in mind, make a new friend. You’re likely to meet someone special and imagination are all around you. You’ll get most. Friends or a group may want to join you. Getting or you could consider several. It’s important to outside in the open air and close to a crowd of people. There- closer to whomever you choose to spend time with today, together with others might stimulate your intellect, imagi- think of all the ins and outs of every position before charg- fore, this isn’t a good day to stay inside, even if the weather’s be it friend, lover, or colleague. Tonight write down your nation, and spirit. At day’s end, write down your thoughts. ing ahead. What you think might be perfect today could bad. Go see what the Universe has in store for you. thoughts and insights so you can remember them. Take a long walk to clear your head so you can sleep. have hidden aspects you don’t know about. GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 21): Your value system VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): Group activities SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): You’re a PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): A new or exist- may take on new spiritual and idealistic aspects to- concerning spiritual, metaphysical, or humani- spiritually inclined person, but today your mind ing romance could take on a spiritual aspect that day. Mundane affairs could assume new meaning tarian interests could take place in your area to- is on other planes. Insights and revelations could creates a stronger bond between you. The works for you. You might even see spirituality in your day. You’ll meet some new friends. If you aren’t come thick and fast, and you might want to ex- of past great masters, perhaps some from exotic job. You could set some idealistic but unrealistic currently involved, this could provide a chance to meet press them through art. Romantic and other relationships lands, inspire your creative drive. Spirituality goals as far as your health is concerned. If you want to start someone special. Look your best! Your mind is buzzing take on a new karmic aura. Meditation could help you make could take on new importance to you. You might want to a new health program, take it one step at a time. Don’t try to and your thoughts are more intense by day’s end, so a short sense of it all, as could a process like past-life regression or spend time meditating or studying. Past-life regression or accomplish everything all at once. exercise session before bed might help you get to sleep. rebirthing. In the absence of that, write down your thoughts. guided meditation could prove enlightening.

7KHFRQWHQWVRIDUWLFOHVRQWKLVSDJHGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÀHFWWKH(GLWRUDOYLHZRUSROLF\RIWKHSDSHU EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 8 NATION Congress promises loan waiver, CBI, ED team in London for Mallya’s extradition hearing Patidar quota in Gujarat poll manifesto New Delhi, De.c 4 (IANS): A joint team of Gandhinagar, Dec. 4 (IANS): The Congress government will complete the opposition party promised. CBI and ED is in London Congress on Monday issued its poll all remaining works of micro net- The Congress said a giant statue for the extradition hearing manifesto for the Gujarat assembly work the Narmada canal. of Bhim Rao Ambedkar would be on Monday in a London polls, promising debt waiver for The farmers will be supplied installed in the Gulf of Cambay court of liquor baron Vijay state farmers and an assurance on 16 hours of daytime electricity (Khambhat), in a bid to appease Mallya, wanted in India reservation for the Patidars. and reduced connection charges. the Scheduled Castes. Unutilised over non-payment of huge In case the Congress returns Farmers will be given three-phase government surplus land will be bank loans and a case of to power, farmers’ debts will be electricity connections of up to alloted to landless SC families, the fraud and money launder- waived and Minimum Support two horse power connections,” the party said. ing, an official said. Price of farm produce at taluka level manifesto said. “There’s a huge backlog of The CBI-ED team will declared even before sowing starts, “Today, the people of Gujarat vacancies in government offices. assist their lawyers for se- the party promised in the manifesto, are living in constant fear and they The Congress will ensure filling of curing Mallya’s extradition which was released by the Congress cannot express themselves. We want vacancies within six months. The -- the second extradition state unit. to resurrect their trust in the govern- Congress government will also abol- from the UK after signing an The Congress promised that ment through this manifesto, which ish contractual system, fixed-salary extradition treaty with the without affecting the present 49 per not only looks to improve the state jobs and regularised them all.” country 25 years ago. cent reservation for scheduled castes Gross Domestic Product but also The Congress manifesto prom- The extradition heading and tribes as well as Other backward the Human Development Index. ised to make the state’s women feel is to being later on Monday classes, the party’s government will The Congress is the only hope safer and secure. in a Westminster Magis- Vijay Mallya(File Photo) introduce a bill in the assembly at for that to happen,” Gujarat Pradesh “One-stop crisis centres will trates Court. the earliest under Article 46 of the Congress Committee President be set up in all districts to prevent Indian agencies told Constitution. Bharatsinh Solanki told the media violence against women. Women IANS they are confident have submitted a 2,000 page month held a discussion in late 2016. He was wanted “The communities specified here. protection officers up to the rank of of putting up solid evidence dossier on Mallya, detailing over Mally’s extradition in connection with the 2002 under Article 46 but which have not He said the Congress will revert Deputy Superintendent of Police against Mallya and he how he cheated Indian pub- with visiting UK Minister post-Godhra riots in Gu- received any benefit under relevant amendments/changes brought will be appointed in each districts. should get extradited. lic sector banks and diverted of State for Immigration jarat. laws will be given equal opportuni- in by the Bharatiya Janata Party The number of women police sta- According to sources, the loans taken for King- Brandon Lewis. Mallya was rearrested ties for education and economic government in land acquisition tions will be increased.” Mark Summers from Crown fisher Airlines over the years. There are serious charg- on October 3 by police in development. laws brought in by the then United It also promised 25 lakh houses Prosecution Service (CPS) Additional documentary es of financial irregularities London in connection with The rights and privileges en- Progressive Alliance government in five years under Indira Awas will lead India’s charge evidence was also submitted against Mallya amounting a fraud and money launder- joyed by the OBCs will be extended in 2013. Yojana for the rural and urban poor for the prosecution while in the Westminster Court Rs 9,000 crore. ing case filed by the Enforce- to the Extremely Backward Classes Besides, the Goods and Services and Rajeev Gandhi Awas Yojana Clare Montgomery will lead recently, he added. Samirbhai Vinubhai Pa- ment Directorate (ED), and category,” the party said. Tax on agricultural equipment, in- for the urban lower and middle in- Mallya’s defence. Union Minister of state tel was the first to be extra- was released on bail by a “In the next three years, the puts and produce will be exempted, come groups. A CBI official said they for Home Kiren Rijiju last dited from Britain to India London court soon after. Get your 14 Mayors to resign, re-contest Jaipur court to now sentence NEWS IN BRIEF with paper ballots — Mayawati 8 LeT terrorists on Dec. 6 Sharad Yadav, Ali Anwar disqualified Lucknow, Dec. 4 (IANS): Jaipur, Dec. 4 (IANS): Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) five year jail to life imprison- as Rajya Sabha members A court here on Monday were Asgar Ali, Shakkar ment. The war of words between New Delhi, Dec. 4 (IANS): Vice President M. the BJP and the BSP over posted to Wednesday the Ulla and Shahid Iqbal (all According to the pros- pronouncement of quan- Pakistanis) and Babu alias ecution, the three Pakistani Venkaiah Naidu, who is also the Chairman of the civic poll results continued Rajya Sabha, on Monday disqualified ‘rebel’ JD-U on Monday as the latter’s tum of punishment on eight Nishachand Ali, Hafiz Ab- LeT men, who were lodged Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) men, dul, Pawan Puri, Arun Jain, in different jails across Ra- members Sharad Yadav and Ali Anwar from the u supremo Mayawati dared per house of Parliament, a JD-U MP said. the ruling party to direct all including three Pakistanis, and Kabil. jasthan and Punjab, tried its 14 newly elected Mayors it had convicted of involve- They were in constant to recruit Indians for anti- CRPF trooper killed in UP road ac- to resign and re-contest ment in terrorist activities in touch with Pakistan-based national activities, such as through paper ballot vot- the country. LeT commander Walid alias acts of terrorism, smuggling cident ing. Additional District and Vicky. of explosives and printing of New Delhi/Ghazipur, Dec. 4 (IANS): A CRPF She was responding to Sessions Judge Pawan Garg The court found them Indian fake currency. trooper, who was on leave for his wedding sched- Chief Minister Yogi Adity- was slated to sentence, on guilty under Section 13 The Rajasthan ATS had uled for this week, died in a road accident near his anath’s rejection of her alle- Monday, the eight, convicted (abetting unlawful activity), intercepted telephonic con- village in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district, an of- gations on EVM tampering on November 30 of various Section 18 (punishment for versations among the LeT ficial said in New Delhi on Monday. Alok Kumar on Sunday. charges under the Unlawful conspiracy), Section 18 (B) men lodged in various jails, Singh was returning home from Varanasi on Sunday “If she is so sure, she Activities (Prevention) Act, (recruiting for terror act) and the LeT commander in Pa- when the vehicle he was travelling in collided with should get her party’s May- included conspiracy and Section 20 (punishment for kistan and their recruits in Mayawati said his state- leader also ridiculed Prime a tractor near Eshopur village in Ghazipur, the ors in Aligarh and Meerut recruiting persons for ter- being member of terrorist India in 2010. CRPF official said. Singh, who was to get married to quit and contest fresh ment not only “smacked of Minister Narendra Modi’s rorist activities. They were gang or organisation) of the The case was registered arrogance of power” but statement who dubbed the on December 9, succumbed to his injuries during elections. People who have also held guilty of being Act, according to Special on October 21, 2010 and treatment in a hospital. won seats in elections held also was akin to “ulta chor Bharatiya Janata Party vic- members of a terrorist or- ATS Public Prosecutor Ma- the chargesheet was filed through Electronic Voting kotwal ko daante (a thief tory in Uttar Pradesh civic ganisation. haveer Jindal. in court on April 15, 2015. Train engine catches fire in Machines are now question- scolding a police officer)” . polls as “victory of BJP’s The eight arrested in The punishment for The prosecution presented ing it,” Adityanath had said. The Bahujan Samaj Party vision”. 2010 by the the Rajasthan these offences varies from 69 witnesses during the trial. Haryana after accident Chandigarh, Dec. 4 (IANS): The engine of the Bikaner Express train derailed and caught fire after colliding with a truck in Haryana’s Mahendergarh SC stays execution of death sentence of Rohingyas detained, beaten up after district early on Monday, police said. No casualty was reported. The accident took place about 125 km from Delhi, on the Delhi-Bikaner railway route. 1993 Mumbai blast convict cow carcass found near refugee camp The train engine was damaged due to the blaze. The ArrayJammu/New Delhi, sain, 29, recalled about his sec- the killing of the cow. truck also caught fire. Railway authorities arranged New Delhi, Dec. 4 (IANS): The umes” and also serve a copy thereof Dec. 4 (IANS): On September ond day in police detention. “On the second day, police Supreme Court on Monday stayed to Merchant’s counsel. another engine, following which the express train 10, as the police lined up 10 Twelve Rohingyas -- includ- made us sit on the floor and resumed its onward journey. the execution of death sentence On September 7 this year, a Muslim Rohingya refugees in ing two women with breastfeed- stretch our legs. Then they hit us of 1993 Mumbai bomb blast con- special Terrorist and Disruptive Ac- a police station on the outskirts ing infants -- were detained in on our legs, back and hands with Gunfight erupts after attack on vict Taher Mohammed Merchant tivity (TADA) court had sentenced of Jammu and lashed them Channi Himmat Police Station a stick and a belt,” a scraggy- who was found guilty on different Merchant and Feroze Abdul Rashid with a stick and a belt, they had in south Jammu, for durations bearded Hussain said. “They Army patrol in J&K counts including hatching con- Khan to death. only one question: “Who killed ranging from four to 11 days, tortured us a lot.” Srinagar, Dec. 4 (IANS): A gunfight erupted spiracy and waging war against the Besides Abu Salem, the TADA the cow?” multiple refugees, and the men were allegedly Rohingyas, termed as one nation. court had sent Karimullah Khan to between militants and the security forces on Mon- including a minor boy who was beaten up by police. of the “world’s most persecuted day following an attack on an Army patrol on the Merchant, along with Feroze jail for life and Riyaz Siddiqui to 10 detained, told IANS. A cow’s carcass had been minorities”, have been facing Abdul Rashid Khan, was given the years rigorous imprisonment. Jammu-Srinagar highway, police said. The gunfight “We were crying and told found in an empty parcel of land military brutality in Myanmar, is going on in Kulgam district’s Bonigam village af- death sentence after being convicted The court had found them guilty the police that we did not do near the Rohingya settlement in with the UN urging the govern- along with underworld don Abu on various counts including murder, ter militants entered a building following the patrol it, but they kept beating us for Channi Rama in south Jammu. ment to end the “cruel military attack which resulted in two soldiers being injured. Salem. However, the latter escaped hatching a criminal conspiracy to about 15 minutes,” Hamid Hus- BJP members protested against operation”. the capital punishment because of carry out the blasts, waging a war “Two to three militants are believed to be inside the conditions surrounding his extradi- against the nation, supplying arms building,” the police added. tion from Portugal. and ammunition, and other serious “There shall be stay of the ex- offences. AAP forms ‘shadow cabinets’ in Two killed in Bengal road ac- ecution of death sentence,” said a The capital punishments were bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, given in the second part of the cident Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Mumbai blasts trial. The earlier three BJP-ruled Delhi civic bodies Kolkata, Dec. 3 (IANS): Two persons died while Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, direct- part of the trial, completed in 2007, New Delhi, Dec. 4 (IANS) :The Aam Aadmi Par- the MCD departments,” an AAP statement said. two others were injured in a road accident in West ing the supply of the order’s copy to saw 100 people being convicted ty (AAP) on Monday said it had formed “shadow Shadow cabinets were formed for health, Bengal’s Malda district on Sunday, police said. the Central Bureau of Investigation which included Bollywood star San- cabinets” in three BJP-ruled civic boies in Delhi. education, gardening and cleaning, and roads and “Two persons have died in an accident as a bike and listing the matter for hearing on jay Dutt and prime accused Tiger The party said the the civic bodies had become works, for the North, East, and South civic bodies. crashed into a motor van near Panchumore crossing March 14 next year. Memon. “dens of corruption” under the Bharatiya Janata “We will work overtime to expose their corrup- in Malda’s Baisnabnagar today morning,” an officer The court also directed its regis- Dutt, who was convicted for il- Party rule and that the AAP will unearth their tion and stop them from looting the hard earned from Baisnabnagar police station said. “The rider of try to call for the lower court records legal possession of arms but acquit- corrupt practices. money of the taxpayers. These shadow cabinets the bike and a woman passenger of the motor van and ordered Maharashtra to “com- ted of the other serious charges, has “Since long, these MCDs have been run by the are just a part of our strategy to expose the BJP,” died in the accident. Two other passengers of the pile the evidence in entirety and file since completed his six-year sentence BJP in a corrupt manner. It is high time to uncover AAP leader Dilip Pandey said. The first meeting van fell off and got injured,” he said. the compilation in convenient vol- while Memon is absconding. their corrupt practices and mismanagement in all of these cabinets will be held on Tuesday. MP assembly passes bill for death penalty for child rapists Bhopal, Dec. 4 (IANS): The Madhya Pradesh Kolkata sexual abuse: Teachers CBI apologises, SC questions the assembly on Monday unanimously passed a bill to provide for the death penalty for those involved sent to police custody in the rape or gang-rape of girls aged below 12. way sitting judge was treated On November 26, the state Cabinet had approved Kolkata, Dec. 4 (IANS): Two said. New Delhi, Dec. 4 (PTI): Not- He said this matter should protect the institution, the bench the amendment bill that proposed addition of two teachers, arrested in connection Meanwhile, Banerjee stood by withstanding its apology, the be rested in a dignified manner observed, “we are concerned provisos to Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code. with the alleged sexual abuse of a the teaching community, but said Supreme Court today criticised as senior officials of CBI had with the entire judiciary”. After the assembly’s nod, the bill will now be for- four-year-old city school girl, were action has to be taken against some the CBI for the manner in which explained to the Chief Justice The court also asked the warded to the Centre for necessary action. State on Monday sent to police custody “bad people”. it “treated” a sitting Orissa High the circumstances under which counsel representing the high Minister Ram Pal Singh moved the amendment till December 15, even as Chief “It is an unfortunate incident. Court judge during its attempted the incident took place. court to verify whether the chief bill in the assembly, which got the support from Minister Mamata Banerjee said the All condemn this. I do not think raid at his residence in con- The issue had arisen after a justice and the judge concerned all members of the house. ing women on the false entire teaching community should that for a particular teacher or for nection with a case of alleged CBI team had allegedly attempt- had accepted the apology ten- promise of marriage. not be blamed for the acts of “some two teachers, everybody should be bribery in the name of judges. ed to raid the official residence dered by the agency. bad people”. blamed. The teachers’ community is The apex court made strong of the sitting judge in Cuttack on Mehta also told the bench Bank looted in Kashmir by Zakir The two physical education not bad. There are some bad people observations after the CBI said September 19-20 night this year. that an FIR against the CBI Musa teachers, Abhishek Roy and M. and we have to take action against the agency has apologised to the A team of CBI officials had officers, lodged on a complaint Mofizuddin of the high-profile G.D. them,” she said. Srinagar, Dec. 4 (IANS): Nearly Rs 1 lakh was Chief Justice of the high court come looking for the house of a by a security guard posted at looted from a bank in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pul- Birla Centre For Education, were Angry guardians have been as well as the concerned judge former judge of the high court. the judge’s residence, should be arrested on Friday, a day after the protesting at the school in south wama district on Monday by Al Qaeda Kashmir for the “mistake” and both have The sitting judge of the Orissa quashed. unit chief Zakir Musa and his associates, police girl was admitted to hospital with Kolkata’s Ranikuthi area since accepted the apology tendered High Court had shifted at the The top court said it would her parents and doctors saying she Friday morning after the incident said. Senior Superintendent of Police, Awantipora, by the agency. former judge’s residence. consider this aspect later and Muhammad Zahid Malik said Zakir Musa and his was sexually abused. came to light. At the outset, Additional The bench sought to know asked the agency to file its af- On Monday, the two were sent They told the school to ensure two associates burst into the Noorpora branch of Solicitor General (ASG) Tushar from the ASG how the chief fidavit. It posted the matter for J&K Bank limited in Tral area, fired in the air and to police custody by a city court. security for the children by putting Mehta, representing the CBI, justice and the concerned judge hearing on January 5. “Earlier, the court gave two day up CCTV cameras and demanded looted Rs 97,256 before fleeing. The incident oc- said the agency had sought ap- had accepted CBI’s apology. The CBI has approached curred around 2 p.m., Malik said. Zakir Musa has remand till Monday when the two the Principal resign taking respon- pointment from the chief justice Mehta told the bench that the apex court seeking transfer were produced before the city court. sibility for the incident. become the most wanted militant commander in the and the concerned judge of the this could be verified and said of the matter pending before the Valley after the Al Qaeda announced on its media “Further, they were produced The school has already sacked Orissa High Court and tendered he would file an affidavit giving Orissa high court. before the court today (Monday) the two teachers and suspended affiliate, Global Islamic Media Front, that he had apology for the incident. all the details. The High Court had issued been made the chief of its Kashmir unit, named and the court granted our submis- classes for a indefinite period in the “It was a mistake,” Mehta When one of the counsel notices to the CBI and the state sion to give police custody till De- aftermath of the incident and the Ansar Ghazwatul Hind. Musa was earlier in the said and added that the apology appearing for the respondents police on a plea seeking a judi- Hizbul Mujahideen. cember 15,” the public prosecutor protests that followed was accepted by both the judges. said that the apex court has to cial probe into the incident. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur,Tuesday, December 5, 2017 WORLD 9 Arab League warns against US recognition Trump endorses accused child molester Moore for Senate Islamabad, Dec. 4 (IANS): The saying that since the high court had Islamabad High Court on Monday taken suo motu notice of the mat- of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital questioned the legal standing of the ter, the judiciary should oversee it. Cairo, Dec. 4 (IANS): Israeli capital and might Arab and Western leaders, agreement reached between the gov- He had appeared in court on Justice The Arab League (AL) make an announcement warning about the poten- ernment and Islamist protest leaders, Siddiqui’s orders. warned on Sunday against on Wednesday. tial destructive effects of Israel-Palestine peace is possible — Kushner saying that none of the terms could The AGP requested the court to the “hazardous conse- Trump vowed during the relocation of the US Washington, Dec. 4 (IANS): Senior Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian be legally justified. grant him some time to determine quences” if the US rec- his presidential campaign embassy. The decades- White House advisor Jared Kushner President Mahmoud Abbas. After the weeks-long protest that the legal position of the army’s ognises Jerusalem as the to move the US embassy long Palestinian-Israeli has said peace between Israel and Although Kushner said that there had virtually paralysed the capital, role as an arbitrator in the negotia- capital of Israel. in Israel from Tel Aviv to conflict emerged since the Palestine was “achievable”, although was a specific peace plan being devel- the government and leaders of tions, saying that he was not in the “If implemented, it Jerusalem, a disputed holy Israeli occupation of Pal- he added that the agreement should oped, he provided no details about it, Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah country and needed time to prepare would mark a change in city which the Palestinians estinian territories and the come from the countries of the re- saying: “We’ve been deliberate about (TLY) reached an agreement on the report. In a written order on Washington’s historical want to be the capital city Western-backed creation gion and not something imposed by not setting time-frames. November 26 in which the former November 27, the IHC bench had stance that sees the holy for their future state. of Israel in 1948. the US. The comments come at a particu- conceded to the latter’s demands directed the attorney general to help city as an occupied Pales- Abu-Ali said that such Israel is blamed by the Looking relaxed and upbeat, President larly delicate moment, given that the - including dropping all the cases the court determine how the armed tinian city and an integral US recognition would give international community Donald Trump’s son-in-law made the Palestinian National Authority an- against the protesters. forces could act as an arbitrator. part of the occupied Pal- Israel the green light to for the deadlock of the remark during a session session with nounced on November 21 the suspen- The IHC, however, had noted a The Intelligence Bureau also estinian lands,” Xinhua continue its breaches of peace process since 2014 Haim Saban, one of the Democratic sion of relations with the US over the “number of serious objections on the presented a report on the botched quoted Saeed Abu-Ali, AL international resolutions due to its settlement ex- Party’s biggest pro-Israel donors, at the closure of the Palestinian Liberation terms of agreement” and expressed operation against the protesters by Assistant Secretary Gen- and its occupation of the pansion policy, which is annual Saban Forum in the Willard Organisation’s office in Washington. its displeasure over the army’s role the police while the chief commis- eral for the occupied Pal- Palestinian lands, urging rejected even by the US InterContinental Washington Hotel, In addition, controversy has in the settlement made with the sioner of Islamabad submitted a estinian and Arab lands, Washington to act as an -- its strongest ally. reports Efe news. swirled around rumours that the protesters. detailed report on the protest. as saying. ‘impartial broker” of the The Palestinians seek Kushner has been working for Trump administration could recog- The IHC recommended that The judge remarked that the The statement was is- peace process. to establish an independ- months to find a solution to the his- nize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital with the legal standing of the agreement protesters were guilty of blasphemy, sued after US media re- Over the past couple ent state with East Jeru- toric conflict between Israel and the an eye toward moving the US Em- should be discussed in a joint session pointing to the language used by the ported on Friday that US of days, Palestinian Presi- salem as its capital in the Palestinians, a project that led him to bassy there from Tel Aviv to the city of the parliament. protest leaders and participants dur- President Donald Trump dent Mahmoud Abbas light of the UN-proposed make an official trip to the Middle East sacred to both Jews and Muslims, as Attorney General of Pakistan ing the sit-in. was considering to rec- has been contacting with two-state solution based in where he met Israeli Prime Minister well as Christians. (AGP) Ashtar Ausaf, however, The hearing was adjourned until ognise Jerusalem as the and seeking support from on the pre-1967 borders. disagreed with the recommendation, January 12. Bomb blast injures 11 including Protests break out as US, S.Korea begin major air drill Seoul, Dec. 4 (IANS): similar to those used by Protests broke out here on Pyongyang. ex-health minister in Nepal Monday as South Korea The operation is part Kathmandu, Dec. 4 (PTI): kms north of Kathmandu. Thursday’s second phase and the US began a major of an agreement endorsed A powerful bomb blast at The injured including of parliamentary and pro- joint air combat exercise, in October between Wash- a poll rally of the ruling Nepali Congress candi- vincial elections will end at in what appears to be an- ington and Seoul, which Nepali Congress today in- date Gagan Thapa were mid-night tomorrow. other show of strength fol- aims at expanding “ro- jured 11 people including rushed to the Tribhuvan The blast occurred three lowing North Korea’s lat- tational deployment” of the former health minister University Teaching hos- days before the second phase est missile test conducted US strategic assets on the here, police said, days ahead pital here. of the provincial and parlia- in late November. Korean peninsula and of the last phase of pro- Thapa, a former health mentary elections on De- Dozens of people gath- pressuring North Korea vincial and parliamentary minister who is contesting cember 7. ered outside the US em- to drop its nuclear pro- polls. election from the Kathman- Around 65 per cent votes bassy in Seoul to protest gramme. The police said that 30 du constituency Number 4, were cast on November 26 against these biannual war The North Korean suspects have been arrested has been discharged from in the historic first round of games and demand all regime, which usually in connection with the in- the hospital. The condition elections that many hope parties choose dialogue considers such military to resolve the current cri- exercises as an attempt to cident which occurred at of one of the injured people will bring the much-need- AP/PTI Chapali area in Budhani- is said to be critical. ed political stability to the sis peacefully, reports Efe South Korean protesters shout slogans during a rally against the joint South Korea-US Air-force exercises, invade its territory, con- lakantha municipality, 10 Election campaign for Himalayan nation. news. near the US embassy in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. demned the Vigilant Ace The drills, named “Vig- drills on Sunday. ilant Ace”, seek to improve such types of manoeuvers operation marks the two 35s, and two strategic B-1B On November 29, the all-weather, day and are of the defensive type. countries’ largest joint air bombers in the manoeu- North Korea launched NEWS IN BRIEF Destroy terror night combined opera- Although the Ministry drills ever recorded, with vers, which will conclude the Hwasong-15 rocket, tional capacity of the two did not confirm whether it more than 230 aircraft on Saturday. its most advanced inter- Spanish judge refuses bail to 4 ‘safe havens’ or countries, according to the was the largest air combat and some 12,000 troops in The joint drills were continental ballistic mis- South Korean Defence manoeuvers ever carried participation. set to simulate precision sile to date which has put Catalan leaders else US will — CIA Ministry. out between Washington The US deployed over attacks on mock nuclear Pyongyang closer to strik- Madrid, Dec. 4 (IANS): A Spanish judge on Monday However, a ministry and Seoul, local media two dozen stealth fighter facilities and self-propelled ing the US with nuclear ruled that the former Vice President of Catalonia and tells Pakistan spokesperson insisted that suggested that this year’s jets, including F-22s and F- missile launch vehicles weapons. three other senior Catalan pro-independence leaders will remain in jail for their part in October’s independ- Washington/Islamabad, ence referendum, ruled illegal by the country’s top Dec. 4 (IANS): In a stern court. Former Vice President Oriol Junqueras, former warning to Pakistan, the Search for missing Argentine Interior Minister Joaquim Forn and the leaders of the CIA chief has said if Is- Britain’s May in Brussels for Catalonia National Assembly (ANC) and Omnium lamabad does not eliminate Cultural, Jordi Sànchez and Jordi Cuixar, face charges terrorist “safe havens” in submarine enters deeper waters of sedition. The decision limits their ability to cam- its territory, the US will do Buenos Aires, Dec. 4 the vessel via the snorkel. Brexit moment of truth paign in fresh regional elections which are due to be “everything” it can to de- (IANS): The search for Some three hours after summits, Downing Street held in Catalonia on December 21, CNN reported. stroy them. the ARA San Juan, the the last communication, a said. A formal decision on Six former Cabinet members of the now disbanded The statement by CIA Argentine navy submarine sound consistent with an any deal is not expected until Catalan Parliament were released on bail of 100,000 Director Mike Pompeo that disappeared 18 days explosion was detected 27 Wednesday, when Barnier euros ($118,000 approximately). came ahead of US Defence ago, was now focussing on km from the submarine’s reports to European Com- Secretary Jim Mattis’s visit an area where the ocean reported position, and the missioners and then holds a Zimbabwean President swears in to Islamabad where he will floor is 950 metres deep, huge international search press conference. persuade Pakistan to sup- as complaints by the fam- has focused in that region, The EU has demanded Cabinet ministers port the new US strategy on ily members of the vessel’s with six vessels still at “sufficient progress” on Harare, Dec. 4 (IANS): Zimbabwean President Afghanistan. 44 crew-members mount. sea continuing with that the key divorce issues of Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday swore in Cabi- The CIA director sent a At his Sunday press effort. Britain’s Brexit bill, citizens net ministers, their deputies and ministers of state harsh message when asked briefing, navy spokesman At Balbi’s daily up- rights, and Ireland in order for provincial affairs at the State House here. The at the Reagan National Enrique Balbi said that date, the father of one to move on to talks on a post- swearing-in ceremony comes after Mnangagwa ap- Defence Forum in Simi, Russia’s remote-control- of the missing sailors Brexit transition period and pointed a 22-member Cabinet last week. Speaking California, on Saturday how led submersible Pantera claimed that the navy had future relations. Failure to do so this to reporters after the ceremony, Mnangagwa said the would the Trump admin- Plus will try to descend not provided him with any Theresa May (File Photo) interim government will be in office for about seven istration persuade Pakistan to the ocean bottom at a information about his son. month could make the EU months, Xinhua news agency reported. “The first 10 to adhere to its new Afghan spot where a “contact” - Balbi offered an imme- Brussels, Dec. 4 (PTI/ lomat told AFP, with divi- “rethink” whether an over- days have been hectic but I believe that with my team strategy. that is, a possible metallic diate apology for the ap- AFP): British Prime Min- sions remaining on the fate all Brexit withdrawal deal we will stand the challenge,” Mnangagwa said. He He explained how the object - has been detected, parent oversight and took ister Theresa May will try of the Irish border and the is possible at all, Tusk has said he wants Zimbabweans to unite and “we must Trump administration reports Efe news. Niz’s contact information, to reach a deal on Brexit rights of European citizens warned, raising the prospect grow our economy”. Mnangagwa inherits a faltering would deal with the situa- The Russian under- saying that the navy is not divorce terms with Euro- living in Britain. London of a chaotic exit with far- economy plagued by cash shortages, low foreign direct tion if Pakistan turned down sea vehicle, which is be- “infallible” and can make pean Commission chief has however rejected the reaching economic effects. investment and massive unemployment. In his inau- Washington’s request to de- ing transported on board “mistakes”. Jean-Claude Juncker today EU’s deadline, and appears After months of dead- gural speech on November 24, the President vowed to stroy safe havens. the Argentine vessel Islas On Sunday, most of as months of tense nego- keen to push the issue to lock, London and Brussels stamp out corruption and work to revive the economy “In the absence of the Malvinas, on Saturday the crewmembers’ rela- tiations reach a decisive mo- the wire. have effectively reached a so as to create jobs for the people. Pakistanis achieving that, we had descended to 477 and tives left the Mar del Plata ment. May, Brexit minister deal on the contentious issue are going to do everything 700 meters at two other base en masse carrying The European Union David Davis and the prime of the divorce bill, reported 5 terrorists killed by security we can to make sure that locations, but neither tar- Argentine flags and pho- says their working lunch minister’s Brexit adviser Olly to be between 45 and 55 forces in a raid in Egypt that safe haven no longer get proved to be the miss- tos of their missing loved in Brussels is the “absolute Robbins will have lunch billion euros (USD 53-63 exists,” he said. ing sub. ones, stopping to speak deadline” for progress on in Brussels at 1215 GMT billion). Cairo, Dec. 4 (PTI): Five terrorists were killed today Since 2004, the CIA The ARA San Juan with reporters and an- separation issues, or else it with Juncker, EU Brexit But EU member Ire- in exchange of fire with security forces in Sharqeya has conducted drone strikes was sailing northwards nouncing that they were will be unable to approve the negotiator Michel Barnier land has now emerged as governorate, security sources said. They said that ter- in Fata and recent media some 432 km off Argen- marching to the city’s cen- opening of talks on a future and Juncker’s chief of staff the biggest problem with rorists clashed with security forces during a raid on reports have suggested that tina’s Atlantic coast when tral square to call upon trade relationship at a sum- Martin Selmayr. Tusk saying that the EU will Belbeis-10th of Ramadan road in Sharqeya. The raid the Trump administration it went missing on No- Argentine President Mau- mit on December 15. The British prime minis- not accept Britain’s offer if came over a week after a terrorist attack on a mosque may expand those strikes vember 15 after report- ricio Macri to order a re- Reaching agreement ter will also meet European Dublin is not satisfied with in North Sinai in which more than 300 people were to cover other areas inside ing a battery short-circuit sumption of the “rescue” today will be “difficult but Council President Donald proposals for future border killed. Terrorist attacks, targeting police and military Pakistan. caused by water entering phase of the operation. doable”, a senior EU dip- Tusk, who is in charge of arrangements. personnel, have increased following the ouster of former Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in 2013 by the military, following massive protests against his rule. Hundreds of police and army personnel have UN Assembly president regrets US Malta arrests 10 over journalist’s murder been killed since then. The military has launched secu- Valletta, Dec. 4 (IANS): the armed forces and secu- public both in Malta and rity campaigns in Egypt’s restive North Sinai province, Ten people have been arrest- rity services assisted by the abroad, though the journal- arrested suspects and demolished houses that belong withdrawal from global migration compact ed in Malta over the murder US Federal Bureau of Inves- ist’s sons, Matthew, Andrew to terrorists, including those facilitating tunnels lead- United Nations, Dec. 4 (IANS): UN Gen- ing to the adoption of a global compact in of investigative journalist tigation and the European and Paul, criticised the gov- ing to the Gaza Strip. eral Assembly President Miroslav Lajcak 2018,” Brenden Varma, the spokesman for Daphne Caruana Galizia, Police Office. ernment. Matthew had on Sunday expressed regret over US deci- Lajcak, was quoted as saying. the Prime Minister said on “I would like to empha- called Malta a “Mafia state” 27 statues of ancient Egyptian li- sion to withdraw from the global migration “The role of the US in this process is Monday. size the commitment of the in which the government compact, a UN-led process toward safe, critical as it has historically and generously Galizia, who was a re- state and my own personal had allowed a culture of oness goddess unearthed in Luxor orderly and regular migration. welcomed people from all across the globe lentless critic of corruption commitment to bringing the impunity to flourish and de- Cairo, Dec. 4 (IANS): An Egyptian-European ar- UN Secretary-General Antonio Gu- and remains home to the largest number of and organised crime in the persons who may have com- manded that Muscat resign. cheological mission has discovered a collection of 27 terres was informed of the decision by US international migrants in the world. country, died in October in missioned and or executed “He filled his office with statues of ancient Egyptian lioness goddess Sekhmet, President Donald Trump to end partici- As such, it has the experience and a powerful car bomb blast this crime to justice,” Muscat crooks, then he filled the authorities said on Sunday. The discovery was made pation in the process that would achieve expertise to help ensure that this process yards from her home. said. police with crooks and imbe- near the Pharaonic King Amenhotep III Temple on the first intergovernmentally negotiated leads to a successful outcome.” Prime Minister Joseph Investigators believed ciles, then he filled the courts the west bank of Upper Egypt’s Luxor city, Xinhua agreement on international migration by Lajcak stressed that migration is a Muscat said in an early that some of the suspects in with crooks and incompe- quoted the Egyptian Antiquities Ministry as saying. 2018, Xinhua quoted the US mission to global phenomenon that demands a global morning press conference custody had helped craft the tents,” he had said. The statues portray goddess Sekhmet sitting on the the United Nations statement. response and that multilateralism remains that there was “reasonable bomb that killed Galizia, Matthew told the Guard- throne, or holding the symbol of life in her left hand, Lajcak regretted the US decision, say- the best way to address global challenges, suspicion” that the arrested who had also been inves- ian that his family were “in or standing and holding the papyrus sceptre ahead of ing no country can handle international said the statement. individuals were involved in tigating the links between the dark” about the arrests her chest, he said. The head is crowned with a sun- migration alone. Despite the US withdrawal, the United the murder. The police have Maltese politicians and the and had not been offered disk and an uraeus adorning her forehead, he added. “In the (2016) New York Declara- Nations should not miss this opportunity 48 hours to question the Panama Papers, cases of any information. The family, Hourig Sourouzian, head of the mission, said the tion for Refugees and Migrants, all UN to improve the lives of millions of people suspects and decide whether government corruption and he said, received a phone call statues found in the upper layers of the ground were member states acknowledged that no one throughout the world through global mi- to prosecute or release them. links drug traffickers had from a magistrate’s office in good condition of preservation, while those found state can manage international migration gration compact, it said. At least eight of the suspects established on the island na- after the arrests were known in lower layers were in poor condition. The Egyptian- on its own. Furthermore, they committed US participation in the compact proc- were Maltese citizens, the tion. Malta’s government of- but did not have additional European archaeological mission, at the Colossi of to strengthening global governance of ess began in 2016, following the Obama Guardian reported. fered a 1 million euro reward details. Memnon area within King Amenhotep III Temple migration. administration’s decision to join the New The arrests followed an for information relating to The family have alleged conservation project, began excavations in the site in To that end, member states agreed at York Declaration for Refugees and Mi- operation that lasted several the killing. that her murder was a “tar- 1998. the highest level to launch a process lead- grants. weeks and involved police, The crime moved the geted killing”. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Elton John’s mother dies aged 90 Singer Elton John has announced that his mother Sheila Farebrother has passed away at the age of 90 -- months after they healed their long-lasting rift. John, 70, who had not spoken to Farebrother for around nine years until May this year, shared MIRROR the sad news with fans on Instagram on Monday by sharing a photograph of them 10 together, reports dailymail.co.uk. “So sad to say that my mother passed away this morning. I only saw her last Monday and I am in shock. Travel safe Mum. Thank you for everything. I will miss you so much. Love, Elton,” he wrote. In May, John shared a throwback photograph on Twitter to celebrate reconnecting with Fare- ENTERTAINMENT brother on the US Mother’s Day. “So happy we are back in touch. Love, Elton,” he wrote back then. (IANS) Hornbill International Rock Contest tonight at Agri Expo Miss Nagaland 2017 he stage is all set years and Disha-The Challenge is Rolling Stone India. for the Hornbill Profile of the judges: her first ever-published work through International Partridge. Mhaseve Tetseo: Mhaseve Tetseo Rock Contest Soumini Sridhara Paul: Soumini could be one of Nagaland’s most on Dec. 8 at Jotsoma (HIRC) as Sridhara Paul is the vice president of Uday Benegal: Uday Benegal is said versatile musicians around, dabbling T24 bands from across the the Talent and Independent con- to be one of India’s most influential from hard rock and jazz to electronic oinciding with the ongoing way with Johnny D’Ascoli, celebrity globe will vie for top hon- tent platform, Artist Aloud (Hun- independent musicians. He is best and acoustic folk with equal ease, 18th edition of the Hornbill makeup artists, fashion choreographer ours at the contest. gama Digital Media Ent. Pvt. Ltd.). known as the lead singer and founder dedication and passion. The First Festival, Miss Nagaland and colour technician; Dr. V. Khamo; The rock contest as per Launched in January 2010, Soumini of India’s leading rock band Indus Naga to complete Trinity Rockschool 2017 beauty pageant is all set Ela Susan and beauty experts from Avon the release will commence has spearheaded the set up of Artist Creed, with whom he performed Grade 8 in the year 2006, he has won to find the ultimate queen and B Blunt as resource persons. in the evening at the venue Aloud, South Asia’s premier digital extensively across India and abroad, numerous accolades for his music. Cof the state on December 8 to be held at The Event is sponsor by LIC, pow- for the Hornbill Inter- platform for established and new won an Asia-wide MTV Video Mu- Mhaseve in addition to being a RCEMPA, Jotsoma at 5 pm. ered by Department of Tourism and co- national Music Festival talent with independent audio and sic Award, performed live with Guns musician is also a music producer 12 contestants from all the districts sponsored by B Blunt, Avon and partners (HIMF) at Agri expo site, video content along with a dedicated ‘N Roses guitarist Slash, shared the and does mixing and recording of Nagaland who were selected after a include Symphony Academy of Music, 4th Mile. team. stage with Bon Jovi, and played at for Tetseo Sisters, Purple Fusion, series of screening will be vying for the Trig Empowering Institute, NHD Cars, The show is said to be She has over 20 years experience Peter Gabriel’s WOMAD festival in Tuden Jamir and the Rec.urrent- a coveted title of ‘Miss Nagaland 2017’. Kohima Municipal Council (KMC). hosted by one of Naga- as a pop artist, artist manager as well the UK. You Tube music channel based in The judges for the contest is said to Other partners include Chisel Body- land’s most renowned artist as assignments with Channel [V] In addition to his illustrious Nagaland. He is also Producer/ be high profile personalities who will works Gym, Kohim as its fitness partner; Moanungsang Jamir while including Bollywood, independent music career, Uday is also a prolific Sound Tech/Guitarist for the Tetseo be coming from different parts of the JStudio Creations as the print partner; the panel of Judges for and international talent and universal writer and has written for a number Sisters in addition to playing as a country. East Gate Hotel as hospitality partner this year’s HIRC are said music including album launches and of publications in the US and India, session guitarist for Joshua and the The glittering will be graced by C. and Morung Express and Eastern Mirror to be Soumini Sridhara promotions and artist relations. including The Village Voice, Time Note Ninjas, The Gear Men Dudes, Apok Jamir, Parliamentary Secretary, as the media partners. Paul, Uday Benegal and As a hobby, Soumini has been Out New York, Midday, Man’s Rattle and Hum Band and Ronnie. Department of Tourism, as the chief 7LFNHWVIRUWKHHYHQWSULFHGDW Mhaseve Tetseo. dabbling into writing for the last five World, GQ, ForbesLife, Tehelka and EMN host; K.S. Nagnyal Zonal Manager, India DQGUHVSHFWLYHO\ZLOOEHDYDLODEOH Eastern Zone LIC as chief guest; Vilokali at Big Bite, Jail colony, Kohima and the Zhimomi, Miss Nagaland 2016 as guest venue. Kodaikanal of hnour and Kaheli Chophy, FBB Meanwhile, BBlunt, a salon chain Day-4 HIMF: ‘Nagaland Unboxed’ continues to enthral music lovers Femina Miss India Nagaland 2017 as a famous for creating hair care and styling special guest. products have expressed its delight to be Int’l School: The event will also feature well associated as event partner of the Miss known artists like Mar (Polar Lights), Nagaland 2017 for the first time. Term- What it is all Vitz, Pezet Newme, Vikhriezonuo Yore, ing its involvement in the noted beauty Atsula , Zubeni Kikon and Chubatola pageant as a privilege, it has assured to about Imsong . giving the contestants a wonderful hair he principal It may be mentioned that the groom- experience. of Kodaikanal ing session for the contestants is under- EMN International School (KIS) Corey Strixrud Tand staff members includ- ing alumni conducted Veteran actor Shashi a session of music and admission updates at the EM Images Niathu Nousi auditorium >ŽƌĚƐŽĨZŽĐŬƐĞĞŶŝŶƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞŽŶŐŽŝŶŐ,ŽƌŶďŝůů/ŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂůDƵƐŝĐ&ĞƐƟǀĂůŚĞůĚĂƚŐƌŝdžƉŽŝŶŝŵĂƉƵƌ͘ Kapoor passes away at 79 in Dimapur on Monday ay 4 of Hornbill Inter- Alobo Naga And The Band and stalls opened by local entrepreneurs evening. national Music Festival Lords of Rock enthralled an audience where one can try local delicacies will egendary Strixrud spoke to (HIMF) continued comprising of people not just from also be available. Bollywood Eastern Mirror during under the theme “Na- Dimapur but from all over the world. Among the 24 competing bands, actor Shashi the event. He said that galand Unboxed” and The next five days, people will get three International bands from Kapoor, the ro- that the KIS was a multi- Dattracted a large crowd at the Agri to witness 24 bands battle it out to be Singapore, USA and Bhutan will be mantic screen cultural school that has Expo grounds on Dec. 4. the winner of the best band and win a competing at the Hornbill Interna- iconL of ‘70s and ‘80s, died students and staff from 25 Six bands namely Seven, Tune whooping 18.5 lacs as cash prize. tional Rock Competition. on Monday evening. He countries. The KIS is an Up Channel, Incipit, The Gluttones, Apart from the music fest, food Eastern Mirror Desk was 79. ‘enquiry-based’ educa- He took his last breath tional institute and follows at the Kokilaben Dhirub- a holistic philosophy, he hai Ambani Hospital explained. With a vision to here. be ‘a school that the world Actor Randhir Ka- needs,’ he explained, the poor, son of veteran actor objective of the KIS in Raj Kapoor, confirmed Nagaland is to strengthen the news. its network with the North- “Yes he has passed east. away. He had kidney The school’s principal problem since several called the KIS a service- years. He was on dialysis minded institute and not a for several years,” Ran- business-orientated organi- dhir Kapoor told PTI. sation. Providing a plat- The funeral will be form and opportunity of held on Tuesday morning, dialogue through various he said. programs, the KIS aspires “Shashi Kapoor to be more than a school expired at 5:20 pm on and more of a community- December 4 at Kokilaben based institute. Hospital in Mumbai,” Dr artiste in the late ‘40s. went on to appear in more Alika Khosla, admis- Ram Narain from Koki- His best known per- than 116 films during ‘70s sions coordinator for the laben Dhirubhai Ambani formances as a child actor and until the mid ‘80s. KIS said that the inter- Hospital told PTI. were in “Aag” (1948) and Some of his memora- views for admission can Born on March 18, “Awaara” (1951), where ble films include “Dee- be done via Skype for the 1938, to the illustrious he played the younger war”, “Kabhie Kabhie”, convenience of Northeast- and formidable theatre version of the character “Namak Halal”, “Kaala ern students; it is just as it and film actor Prithviraj played by Raj Kapoor. Pathar” and others. is done for international Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor Shashi Kapoor also He was honoured with students. The KIS is said hit the spotlight at the age worked as assistant direc- Padma Bhushan in 2011 to provide an extensive of four, acting in plays tor in the ‘50s. and received the prestig- exchange programme for directed and produced He made his debut as ious Dada Saheb Phalke its students and gives them by his father. He started a leading man in the 1961 award in 2015. a chance to go abroad. acting in films as a child film “Dharmputra” and PTI Eastern Mirror Desk

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Garratt and this ‘Envy Us’ hitmaker Stefflon - whose year’s winner fans are called dons - came to prominence Rag ‘n’ Bone this year after collaborating with US Man. pop star Demi Lovato and Jax Jones on The 2018 ‘Instruction’ and the rapper said she was BRIT Awards, feeling “lit” about being shortlisted for the sponsored by prestigious accolade previously handed to Mastercard, takes the likes of Ellie Goulding, James Bay and place on February Adele. 21 at London’s The She said of the honour: “I am so O2 arena. excited to be nominated for this amazing femalefirst.co.uk 5 pm: Trian to busan EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 SPORTS 11 Fortune favours New Zealand as Sumang Tamang wins Windies crash to innings defeat Kohima Downhill MTB Race Wellington, Dec. 4 al, lbw to spinner Mitchell (AFP): Fortune favoured Santer, New Zealand took New Zealand, according the new ball and removed to captain Kane William- Shai Hope (37)and Ronson son after they cleaned up Chase (18) before lunch. the first Test against the Sunil Ambris went on West Indies by an innings the first ball after the re- and 67 runs on day four sumption of play and the in Wellington on Monday. tail followed quickly. 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Kohima Bureau respectively. the mountain bike capital Kohima, Dec. 4 (EMN): While the winners in the northeast. Liverpool’s Matip could return Russia says no plan to boycott Olympics after doping scandal Sumang Tamang from Ne- were also presented a stone Kohima downhill 2017 Moscow, Dec. 4 (Reuters): Russia has Olympism.” pal emerged the champion carved medals called ‘Fire- also paid tribute to popu- sooner than expected – Klopp no plan to boycott the 2018 Pyeongchang Peskov added that Russia’s decision under Open Elite category stone’ which are hand- lar Indian mountain biker Winter Olympics if the International not to boycott was made by President of the 4th edition of Native crafted by Naga designer Ajay Padval who died Olympic Committee (IOC) imposes re- Vladimir Putin and was aimed at “pre- Station’s Kohima Down- and master craftsman, Veta earlier this year from a strictions on the country’s participation serving all possible channels of coop- hill Mountain Bike Race Huprem. mountain bike accident in over alleged state-sponsored doping, the eration and dialogue with the IOC, as held at Viswema village on This year, the downhill Manali. Kremlin said on Monday. well as with other international sports Monday. race started from the moun- The event was wit- The IOC is set to decide on Tuesday organisations”. Apshai Griffith from taintop above Viswema vil- nessed by 35 participants on Russia’s participation as more than 20 The IOC has been re-testing all Rus- Meghalaya came in 2nd lage where the riders rode from India and abroad sup- Russian athletes have been banned from sian athletes’ samples from the 2014 position; Prachit Thapa down in their mountain ported by Red Bull India. the Olympics for life over doping viola- Games following disclosures by Grigory Magar of Nepal bagged the bikes at high speeds, jump- The organisers also in- tions at the 2014 Sochi Games. Rodchenkov, the former head of Mos- third position, followed by ing obstacles and finish- formed that without any “No, it’s not being discussed,” Krem- cow’s suspended anti-doping laboratory, Gautam Taode of Pune in ing the 1.5 kilometers race government support, the lin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said of a of a scheme to cover up home competi- fourth and Ollie Hemstock track above Hope Garden. adventure sports event is possible Russian boycott in a conference tors’ positive samples. of U.K in the fifth position. Yanpvuo Kikon, orga- supported only by young call with reporters. The bans on Russian athletes came In the local category, nising member said that entrepreneurs, profession- “We are against the infringement of as a result of an IOC investigation into Seyieo Sekhose took first the mountain bike race als and start-up companies our athletes’ rights, the unjustifiable in- widespread doping by Russian athletes place, followed by Kev- was to create a platform who stepped in to support fringement of rights. But at the same time and sample-tampering by laboratory and ilebo Zhotso in second for the youngsters and to the race including young Russia remains committed to the ideals of security officials at the Sochi Games. and Kaolim Hanso in third promote Kohima as one of patrons. :ŽĞůDĂƟƉ

London, Dec. 4 (Reuters): midfielders Gini Wijnal- Liverpool defender Joel dum and Emre Can were Vijender to defend title against I do fail, admits Yuvraj but Matip could return from part of a three-man de- his muscle injury sooner fence in Liverpool’s 5-1 than expected, manager league win over Brighton Juergen Klopp said as he and Hove Albion last Sat- African Champion Ernest Amuzu won’t give up at least till 2019 ruled out the centre-back urday and Klopp praised New Delhi, Dec. 4 (PTI): Indian boxing star win the 26th pro fight of his career. He has won 23 Colombo, Dec. 4 (PTI): Yuvraj “To be a successful man, to for Wednesday’s Champi- the duo for their adapt- Vijender Singh is set to defend his WBO Oriental fights, 21 of them Konckouts, and lost only two in Singh has no qualms in conceding be a successful person in your life, ons League clash against ability. and Asia Pacific Super his pro career. that he has been “failing” but the you need failure and you’ve got to Spartak Moscow. ”Emre needs to do middleweight titles against “So far Vijender has not out-of-favour Indian cricketer says be defeated. That will make you a Matip, one of Liver- that, like Gini can do that. Ghana’s Ernest Amuzu in faced any tough and expe- he won’t give up on his career at stronger person and it will take you pool’s first-choice centre- They have to do it, we Jaipur on December 23. rienced opponent like me, least till 2019. to the next level,” he explained. backs, was expected to be don’t have anybody else,“ Unbeaten in nine fights I am sure that after facing The 36-year-old all-rounder, who Yuvraj said he is not quite sure sidelined for a month after Klopp added. ”I enjoyed so far Vijender was last me in the ring he will realise played a pivotal role in India’s 2011 how many people believe in him picking up the injury in the it. It was like ‘wow, inter- seen in action in August how tough pro boxing is,” World Cup triumph, has been strug- given his recent slump but he hasn’t club’s 3-0 Premier League esting’... when he defeated China’s the 34-year-old boxer said. gling to keep a place in the side for stopped believing in himself. win at Stoke City last week ”It was clear it wouldn’t No.1 boxer Zulpikar Mai- “I am ready and fully some time now. “I am still playing. I don’t know but Klopp is hoping the be perfect, but the boys maitiali to claim the WBO prepared to defeat Vijen- “I would like to tell that I am what format I am going to play. But 26-year-old can make a were ready to cope with Oriental title. der Singh in the early 3-4 failing. I still fail. I failed the last I am pushing everyday as hard as I quicker recovery. the difficulties of the new “I am really excited rounds Knockout win,” he three fitness tests but yesterday I used to, may be harder than before “He has hurt his mus- system. on having my 10th fight in added. passed my fitness test. After 17 because I am getting older. cle. I don’t know how long “They did really well.” India in the Pink City of It will be a change of years I am still failing,” Yuvraj said. And I see myself playing cricket exactly he’ll be out, but Klopp’s side are un- Jaipur. I am training hard venue for the boxer given Speaking at an interactive ses- till 2019 and obviously take a call he’s definitely not playing beaten in the Champions in the ring for the last two that his previous bouts have sion organised by UNICEF here after that,” he said. “So I still believe Wednesday,” Klopp told League and top of their months and still have three took place in the metro cit- as part of ‘The Power of Sports to in myself. As I said I don’t know the club’s website. group ahead of their fi- weeks to go for my next fight, so looking forward to ies of Mumbai and Delhi. Shape the Future of Adolescents’ how many people believe in me ”A month? No, I don’t nal group match against winning the third title fight in a row,” the Olympic “I do not want to fight in the metros, I want to campaign, the veteran said his ca- but I do believe in myself,” Yuvraj think so. But as always, it’s Moscow. bronze medallist said. take the sport to small towns, so middle-class fami- reer decisions will be solely decided added. possible. We have to wait. Liverpool, who are Announcing the launch of his new promotional lies can to also see the matches,” he said. by him. The left-hander has played 40 “But it’s possible that fourth in the league, host company -- Vijender Singh Promotions, he said, “the “I am sure it will be an exciting fight night for the “I am not afraid of failure. I Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20 Inter- it will be shorter. We will 10th-placed Everton in company will encourage the new talents and provide people of Jaipur and I am confident that sports fans have gone through ups and downs. nationals in his 17-year-career scor- see.” the Merseyside derby on them a chance to be a part of a big show. will come out in large number to support me when I I have seen defeat and that’s what’s ing 1900, 8701 and 1177 runs across In Matip’s absence, Sunday. Ghana’s Ernest Amuzu will also be looking to compete for my third title fight,” he added. the pillar of success. the respective formats.

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C M Y K 12 SPORTS Northern Angami-1 T20 Bash Intl. Hornbill Naga wrestling c’ship WŚĞnjŽƵĐŚĂWŝƌĂƚĞƐĂŶĚZ^ŚĂůůĞŶŐĞƌƐĞŶƚĞƌƋƵĂƌƚĞƌƐ njŝĞƐĞůĂƚƵŽƌĞƚĂŝŶƐŚŝƐƟƚůĞĨŽƌϯƌĚĐŽŶƐĞĐƵƟǀĞLJĞĂƌ͕ Kohima Bureau RS Challengers defeated D Khel United Kohima, Dec. 4 (EMN): Keyake Phezou- by 25 runs in the second match to enter the cha Pirates and RS Challengers won their quarters of the tournament. respective matches and entered the quar- RS Challengers elected to bat and terfinals of the ongoing 5th edition of the scored 133 runs losing nine wickets in 20 10-Northern Angami-I T20 Bash organised overs. Imli (27 not out) and Gugu (26) were by Brotherhood Group at the Kohima vil- the highest scorers for Challenger, while lage ground, Ziekezou on Monday. Akholie claimed three wickets in four overs In the first match Keyake Phezoucha for United. Pirates beat Chedema Strikers by 95 runs. In reply, D Khel United managed to Keyake Phezoucha Pirates electing to bat score only 108/8 in 20 overs. Sato scored first scored a huge target of 189/9 in 20 the highest 28 runs for United, while Ri- overs. Nemia scored 78 runs in 47 balls and shi claimed five wickets in four overs and Nipu scored 25 runs in 25 balls for Pirates, Akum took two wickets in four overs for while Mhalezhazo claimed three wickets Challengers. in four overs. Rishi of Challengers was awarded as Chasing a mammoth target of 190 runs, the man of the match for claiming five Chedema Strikers were all out in 91 runs in wickets. EM Images 16.2 overs. Rokophrelie (25) was the high- Tuesday’s matches dŚĞƚŽƉĨŽƵƌǁƌĞƐƚůĞƌƐŇĂŶŬĞĚďLJEtĞdžĞĐƵƟǀĞƐĂŶĚƚŽƵƌŶĂŵĞŶƚŽĸĐŝĂůƐĂƚƚŚĞĂŵƉŚŝƚŚĞĂƚƌĞ͕<ŝƐĂŵĂ,ĞƌŝƚĂŐĞǀŝůůĂŐĞŽŶĞĐ͘ϰ͘ est scorer for Strikers, while Kezu and Kisa 1st QF: North Block Warrior vs T. Khel took two wickets each for Pirates. Nemia Knights at 9 am Kohima Bureau of Pirates was adjudged as the man of the 2nd QF: Lower Bayavu Giants vs Keyake Kisama, Dec. 4 (EMN): Angami wrestler Dziese- match for his half-century. Phezoucha Pirates at 12:30 latuo Keretsü of Kohima village retained his title Shikho Veni is champion in tourist category for the third consecutive year at the International Hornbill Naga Wrestling championship at the am- phitheatre, Kisama Heritage village on December 4. On his way to lift the title, Keretsü defeated Zhuikhu Memorial football Gold Cup underway fellow Angami wrestler Kezhavizo Thevo of Dimapur, Dec. 4 (EMN): ous one. He also said that who look for an easy way Chedema village in straight bouts in the final, while The 19th edition of M.B.E. sports is the best platform to reach the top but it is he overcame Seketoukho Nipu of Sechüma village Zhuikhu Memorial Foot- to bring people together only for those are focused in semifinal and Keduovilie Zumu of Tuophema ball Gold Cup organised by fostering friendship and primarily on their objective in quarters. Western Sumi Sports Asso- peace among the people. and pursue it with dedica- The runner-up Thevo downed Hraiba Dow ciation (WSSA) got under- He urged upon the peo- tion and hard work. Poumai of Saranamai village under Senapati district way today at Khaghaboto ple to endeavour together President, CNTC Ho- in the semifinal, while he beat Chakhesang wrestler town with Jacob Zhimomi, with humbleness and sin- kiye Yepthomi delivered Besuveto Cumu in quarters. MLA as the chief guest. cerity to take Naga society a short speech while Lt. The champion fetched a cash award of INR. EM Images Speaking on the occa- forward to a greater height. Col. Yeshika Awomi spoke dŚĞϭϲƚŽƵƌŝƐƚǁƌĞƐƚůĞƌƐǁŚŽƚŽŽŬƉĂƌƚĂƚƚŚĞϭϭƚŚ/ŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů,ŽƌŶďŝůůEĂŐĂǁƌĞƐƚůŝŶŐĐŚĂŵƉŝŽŶƐŚŝƉĂƚ<ŝƐĂŵĂ sion, Jacob made a clarion Encouraging the sports on behalf of the trophy One lakh, while the runner-up received INR. 50,000. ,ĞƌŝƚĂŐĞǀŝůůĂŐĞŽŶĞĐ͘ϰ͘ The two losing semifinalists Seketoukho and Hraiba call that Naga people need persons to be confidently donors. were given INR. 20,000 each, while the four los- nipur in the round of last a well knitted society and ambitious in making sports The event is being host- ing quarterfinalists Ipeuzeu Zeliang, Sheko Veni, four, while he also man- bring one another and not as their career, Jacob said ed by Khaghaboto Area Keduovilie and Besuveto received INR. 5,000 each. aged to pull down another a corrupt, jealous and envi- success is not for those Sports Association. 44 wrestlers from Angami Sports Association, Poumai wrestler Dairü Su- Chakhesang Wrestling Association and Zeliang kosha in quarters. Mean- Wrestling Association took part in the tournament while, the other finalist which was organised by the Nagaland Wrestling Hraiba Dow beat Chandan Nadal watches Tiger tee off in Bahamas Association in collaboration with the Tourism de- Daimary of Assam in the partment, Government of Nagaland. semifinal. Albany (Bahamas), Dec. playing his first competi- was wayward only in the Earlier, the inaugural programme was graced by The wrestlers who 4 (PTI): A legend watched tive event since the Dubai third round, having scored Dr. Neikiesalie Kire, Minister for PWD (Roads & could make it till the quar- another legend get back to Desert Classic in Febru- a three- under 69 and four- Bridges) as the chief guest. ters in the tourist category play as tennis star Rafael ary, finished Tied-9th in a under 68 on the remaining In his address, Kire encouraged the wrestlers to EM Images dŚĞƚŽƉƚǁŽǁƌĞƐƚůĞƌƐŝŶƚŽƵƌŝƐƚĐĂƚĞŐŽƌLJǁŝƚŚƌ͘EĞŝŬŝĞƐĂůŝĞ<ŝƌĞĂŶĚEt were Shivanand Poojary Nadal saw Tiger Woods highly competitive 18-man days. maintain and improve their physical fitness, while ƉƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚEĞŝǀŝŬƵŽůŝĞ<ŚĂƚƐƺĂƚƚŚĞĂŵƉŚŝƚŚĞĂƚƌĞ͕<ŝƐĂŵĂ,ĞƌŝƚĂŐĞǀŝůůĂŐĞ (Mumbai), Achla Ram Jat tee off on the final day of field. He hit a sensational he also urged them to deliver their best to adapt ŽŶĞĐ͘ϰ͘ (Rajasthan), Lao Moses the Hero World Challenge He could have fared eagle in round two and well into the sports they have decided to make it as (Manipur) and Dairü Su- at Albany. better if it was not for a did an encore in the fourth a career. Sheko Veni Poumai of Ma- wrestler Hraiba Dow from kosha (Manipur). Sixteen-time Grand forgettable outing in the round, raising his fans' ex- The NWA presidential address was delivered nipur clinched the title in the Saranamai village in the fi- The other tourist wres- Slam champion Nadal, third round where he made pectations that the Tiger of by Neivikuolie Khatsü, while Chisazo Dawhuo, tourist category wrestling nal to lift the title. Both the tlers who took part in the while holidaying in the five bogeys in windy condi- old was finally back. technical secretary, NWA, administered oath to the championship at the amphi- champion and runner-up in championship includes Ha- Bahamas, turned up at tions. The Hero World Chal- players. theatre, Kisama Heritage tourist category received a dunü Kilu Samuel (Mani- the Albany Golf Course "Tiger's return is great lenge was won by Rickie The programme, chaired by ASA president village on December 4. cash award of Rs. 15,000 and pur), Pusllar, Anjan Gogoi, to watch Woods in action for golf. I hopes he does Fowler, who fired seven Viliehu Nguzhü, commenced with invocation Sheko Veni, who hails Rs. 10,000 respectively. Gauran Jain, Varun Rawat, and tracked the tourna- well in his comeback," birdies in a row on the pronounced by Thujoneyi Veswu, associate pas- from Tungjoy village under In his journey to lift the Deepak Verma, Gaurav ment host's performance said Nadal. The former final day to leave behind tor, Chakhesang Baptist Church, Minister’s Hill, Senapati district of Mani- title, the champion defeated Singh and Prashant Sing throughout the 18 holes. world number one and overnight leader Charley Kohima. pur, defeated fellow Poumai Hraiba John Poumai of Ma- (All from New Delhi). A fit again Woods, holder of 14-major titles Hoffman by four shots.

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