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VOL. XVI NO. 303 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2017 Lotha Hoho alarmed by alleged Nagaland legislators lobby ‘abuse of administrative power’ Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): tions, have jointly deliber- cording to the statement, for solution before Christmas The Lotha Hoho has ob- ated the issue, examined the DC “verbally lamented served that the “unpro- the various aspects of jus- and requested the organisa- National Security Advisor Ajit Doval seeks suggestion voked imposition” of sec- tification to promulgate tions to settle the issue ami- of Nagaland government to enable solution tion 144 CrPC in Wokha the prohibitory order... cably in the name of Tokhu “remains an issue” with The Lotha organisations Emong” and also on ac- Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): the district's administra- have therefore been fully count of his imminent The National Security tion. It issued a statement convinced that the impo- transfer out of Wokha. Advisor Ajit Doval has on Sunday raising concern sition of CrPC 144, was “The Lotha organisa- reportedly solicited sugges- over what it stated was unprovoked and uncalled tions therefore took cogni- tions – from a delegation ‘abuse of administrative for and hence arrived at a sance of his verbal apology of Nagaland ministers led power’ by the district au- consensus conclusion that and since he is also going by the chief minister – con- thority. the imposition of the pro- on transfer, agreed that cerning steps the central The Lotha Hoho state- hibitory order was against the apology through print government could take to- ment comes in the back- the fundamental democrat- media may not be insisted wards providing a solution drop of an incident in ic right, provisioned in the from him. to the Indo-Naga negotia- October where the Wok- Indian Constitution, for “However the issue of tion before Christmas. ha administration had freedom of expression,” it unprovoked imposition This was stated in a clamped section 144 CrPC recounted. of CrPC 144, remains an press release issued by the on protesters assembled to After concluding that issue with the District ad- chief minister’s office on participate in a silent pro- the administration’s action ministration, Wokha, since Sunday. According to the cession. The rally was to was “abuse of administra- the same brutal prohibi- statement, Doval solicited protest the alleged assault tive power and an insult to tory CrPC 144 was also suggestions during a meet- of a student in uniform the Lotha community”, it imposed by the same ad- ing with Chief Minister “by a crowd” at Wokha stated, the Lotha organi- ministration, for launching TR Zeliang and “his col- town. sations were compelled to the controversial MOGPL leagues in DAN cabinet” “Unfortunately the demand an apology from at Tssori- Champang Oil on Sunday. district administration im- the deputy commissioner fields, on the 21st July “He mentioned that posed CrPC 144, on that (DC) ‘through the local 2014, against the rights and everyone wishes for an day, so as to prevent the print media’. wishes of the land owners early solution and it is silent rally. The Lotha or- On November 3 last, and against Article 371A important to look at what ganisations, led by Lotha the organisations met the of the Indian Constitution. one can do towards achiev- In this photo issued by the chief minister’s office on Sunday, Nagaland legislators led by the chief minister and the Lok Sabha MP are seen Hoho, have expressed con- DC at his office and sub- The Lotha organisations ing that objective. He also with members of the working group of six NNPGs after their meeting recently at New . tempt for the imposition of mitted a memorandum will therefore not allow asked the state ministers to CrPC 144, by the district asking for an explanation any such abuse of admin- suggest what all can gov- “Given the progress made and for a final settlement with BJP gov- tive of involving the six NNPGs in administration, Wokha. as well as apology within istrative power in future,” it ernment of do for a specially (sic) with the involvement ernments in , and the talks as it is essential for an inclu- “The Lotha organisa- five days. However, ac- warned. solution before Christmas. of the six NNPG groups along with and it will be in sive and durable solution to the long He emphasized that once NSCN (IM) in the talks, this is the the interest of all if the settlement is standing Naga political issue that all the agreement is reached it most opportune time for a solution,” done before Christmas’. groups and sections of society are in- will be essential for all con- it reported Zeliang as saying. The delegation apprised Singh of volved and taken on board’. Acharya and Rio wish Lotha cerned to build the right so- Minister of Health and Fam- their interactions with Union Home “He complimented the leaders of cio-political environment ily Welfare Imkong Imchen was Minister Rajnath Singh and R N the NNPGs for their vision and ma- to make all stakeholders also reported as suggesting the state Ravi, Interlocutor for Naga Peace turity in joining the talks and hoped community on Tokhu Emong join hand for successful im- elections in Nagaland could be “de- talks. “Dr. Jitendra Singh appreci- that with the sincerity being shown Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): On the occa- in production and productivity. “It should plementation of the agree- ferred” in the interest of a solution to ated the initiative of chief minister by government of India, the final set- sion of Tokhu Emong, the premier festival be our responsibility that these welfare ment,” the statement read. the Indo-Naga talks. Nagaland and his colleagues for tlement seems to be very near.” of the Lotha community, Governor PB projects are made known to them and mo- Doval was reported as On Saturday, another delegation highlighting the need for an early The delegation also apprised the Acharya and Neiphiu Rio, Lok Sabha MP tivate them to avail the services for their saying that “advise (sic) of elected representatives led by the solution and hoped that settlement NNPG leaders if their interactions have greeted the Lotha community. The benefit”, the governor stated. of the state government chief minister and the Lok Sabha of Naga political issue will be done with Union Home Minister Rajnath two leaders issued separate statements He wished that the festival of Tokhu will be fully considered by MP met Union Minister of State (In- soon.” Singh, R N Ravi, Interlocutor for wishing ‘the Almighty’s unwavering love Emong would bring peace, unity and pros- government of India”. The dependent Charge) for Development Naga Peace talks and Dr Jitendra blessing’ upon the community. perity to the Lotha community in particu- meeting with Doval was of North Eastern Region and MoS Meeting with NNPG members Singh, MoS PMO. A Raj Bhavan statement on Sunday lar, and the Naga community in general. part of a series of discus- PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the state- On the same evening, the chief min- Kitovi Zhimomi appreciated the called the occasion a celebration of broth- In another statement, Lok Sabha MP sion between central lead- ment informed. Bhaskar Khulbe, ister along with his entire cabinet ‘efforts made by chief minister, Na- erhood, forgiveness and unity. Neiphiu Rio termed the festival ‘as a time ers and elected representa- IAS, Secretary to Prime Minister was members and the Lok Sabha MP galand and his colleagues in ensuring The governor called upon the Lotha to cherish and enjoy the cultural practices tives from Nagaland led by also present in the meeting. also met the working group of six that government of India involves community to “continue safeguarding handed down from the ancestors’. the chief minister and Lok Zeliang appreciated the leader- NNPGs who were recently included the six NNPGs in the talks’, it stated. and promoting the rich culture and tra- He reminded that it was also ‘a time Sabha member, Neiphiu ship and vision of Prime Minister, in the Indo-Naga talk. “The leaders “He further highlighted the need ditions through the festival and come to- to give thanks to God for His abundant Rio. Narendra Modi ‘for having ensured of the NNPGs present in the meet- for an early solution and hoped that gether and rededicate oneself to make the blessings, revive and strengthen friend- According to the state- that we are very near to the final set- ing included N Kitovi Zhimomi, settlement of Naga Political issue atmosphere conducive in towns and vil- ships and relationships, a time to forgive, ment, Zeliang “mentioned tlement’ of Naga political issue. “... Convener (of the) working commit- will be done before elections. Wang- lages for peaceful co-existence and for all a time to bid farewell to the preceding that it has been 20 years of with the state scheduled to have as- tee; and co-conveners Zhopra Vero, tin (Naga) and other leaders also im- round development in the state”. year and seek Almighty God’s continued negotiations for the 70 year sembly polls early next year, it is Hozheto Chophy, V Nagi, Kiumu- pressed upon chief minister and all He also reminded the community to blessings’. old Naga political issue”. important that settlement of Naga kam and Wangtin Naga; and Alezo leaders to continue working towards thank the farmers for their hard work. He expressed happiness upon the ex- He reminded Doval that political issue is done before the elec- Venuh, envoy. The meeting was held ensuring a final settlement of Naga He said that the central and state govern- tension of restricted holiday to two days ‘this has been the mother tions.” at Nagaland House, 29 Dr APJ Ab- political issue that is inclusive, hon- ments have welfare projects for farmers since the year before. He hoped that the of all unresolved challeng- Rio was also reported as say- dul Kalam Road, New Delhi.” ourable and acceptable to all for long such as soil testing, Kisan credit card, Na- premier festival will be celebrated with es in the Northeast’ region. ing ‘this is the most opportune time Zeliang appreciated the ‘initia- standing peace in the state”. tional Food Security Mission etc., to help pomp and gaiety.

I don't want to be interesting. I want Outfit calls for Karbi #HappybirthdayVirat NPCC says political defectors to be good. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe shutdown on Nov. 7 are ‘migratory birds’ Diphu, Nov. 5 (EMN): A Convention, the UN Con- Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): The defectors must now be realizing banned Karbi armed group vention Against Torture Nagaland Pradesh Congress that the grass is not greener as it Mirror Takes by the name of People’s and the International Con- Committee (NPCC) has dis- seemed to be from the other side Democratic Council of vention on Civil and Politi- missed the ‘outburst’ of its or in worst case scenario, the in- Karbi-longri (PDCK) has cal Rights, the ban on tor- former members, who joined itial allurement is not forthcom- called for a 24-hour shut- ture or any cruel, inhuman the NPF recently, as attempts to ing as promised. The continued down in Karbi Anglong on or degrading treatment is ‘cover their guilt and shameless attack on their former party and November 7 next. absolute, even in war-time, actions.’ its president is just an attempt to According to a press internal disturbances and In a statement issued on extract maximum out of their release from the outfit, the natural or man-made catas- Sunday, the NPCC asserted new masters before their pres- shutdown will begin at 12 trophes (torture degrades that only those who believe in ence goes unnoticed”. am on November 7 and and corrupts the society the ideology and principles of It also thanked the “divided end at 11.59 pm on the that allows it). Indian National Congress were NPF camp for welcoming the same day. The statement “States are obliged to welcome to stay in the party. defectors since their camp that was appended by “Capt. International Law. The act “This clarity of stand must have exists without any party ideol- David Mukrang, Chief of of torture and certain types become a tall order for some ogy or principle is the perfect Army Staff, Red Army”. of ill-treatments is a crime rank opportunists who are now place to host all political defec- The shutdown has been under International Law. barking with bitterness even af- tors.” It remarked that ‘political called “to resist violations They are war crime under ter defecting. defectors’ were like ‘migratory of human rights” by secu- all four Geneva Conven- Indian cricket team Captain Virat Kohli celebrate his birthday at a hotel in “After the initial euphoria of birds with no permanent roost- rity forces. “We vehement- tion,” it further read. Rajkot on Sunday. (PTI) joining divided NPF camp, these ing place.’ ly condemn the atrocity The outfit stated that committed by Indian oc- the ‘occupation forces’ cupation forces upon two should respect the pre- arrested persons, namely vailing international legal CMO accuses NDPP leaders of ‘double standard politics’ ~ Arien Raju Engleng and Longs- norms and recognize arti- "O Road we have sacrificed ing Teron. They used elec- cle 5 under the Universal Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): The tion to the protracted Indo-Naga the present government was the mapur convention while ‘defam- our vehicles and lives on you tric shocks and beating as Declaration of Human chief minister’s office on Sunday issue is arrived at, though cordial worst. “For their own good, ing the same’ during the NDPP Road, but please take some a method of torture to ex- Rights, proclaimed by the accused the Nationalist Demo- relationship may continue”. NDPP leaders must understand meeting at Mokokchung will not ministers or contractors on tract information, a confes- United Nations General cratic Progressive Party (NDPP) It stated that several NDPP that their own family members take the latter ‘any further’ as a po- our behalf now" sions (sic) of persons and Assembly in Paris on 10 leaders of indulging in “double- leaders were “the top-boss of the are current minister/s and parlia- litical party. others. These practices are December 1948 (General standard politics” when they DAN government at one point” mentary secretary/s (sic) running “If at all NDPP, under its WEATHER violations of article 3 com- Assembly Resolution 217 termed the present government and that their various assertions the present day government and motto: ‘By deeds, not words’, is TEMPERATURE mon to the Geneva Con- A) which states that 'no as the 'worst' in Nagaland history may be nothing more than politi- slinging mud against that very serious on building a ‘good Na- vention,” the statement one shall be subjected to during a meeting at Mokokchung. cal juggleries. “Today, their Pan- government is nothing but politi- galand’, it can do a lot better by torture or cruel, inhuman A press release from the chief dora box (sic) is in the custody cal suicide. focusing on its priorities instead read. Max: Min: or degrading treatment or minister’s office stated that the of the government and may be “Today, the audacity of NDPP of bad-mouthing the government KOHIMA 23.4° 11.4° The “occupation forc- punishment'. statement of some NDPP lead- opened on unwarranted accusa- leaders in questioning the cred- and using the same as boosters for DIMAPUR 28.5° 14.4° es”, it stated, should rec- ognize “International Hu- “To resist, violations of ers at the Mokokchung meeting tions and therefore, instead of ibility of the state government led the party’s start-up. RF: RH: “displayed clear solecism of their provoking the government, it will by Chief Minister, TR Zeliang “Or if it still wants to continue NIL 72% manitarian Law and the human rights, we call for KOHIMA newly found political voice.” Ac- do more good by continuing to formed with the support of MP, to cane the present day govern- DIMAPUR NIL 91% Law of Armed Conflict”, total shutdown in Karbi Anglong for 24 hours, that cording to the statement: “...it improve its policies, programmes Lok Sabha, Neiphiu Rio and oth- ment, it can start-off by picking * Rainfall (RF) * Relative humidity (RH) which protect persons as a Temperature in State Capitals target for military goal. No is, from 12 am to 11:59 pm, would be a wise move on the part and activities as a responsible po- ers displays the not-so-clean in- the present day NPF Party under Max. Min. Max. Min. person should lose protec- on 7th Of November 2017. of NDPP to retract the statements litical party”. tentions of NDPP and is a clear the president-ship of MP, Lok Aizawl 27° 13° Itanagar 26° 13° tion without legal evidence We call upon all subjugated from public domain to avoid reper- Instead of “cheap and ill- example of double-standard poli- Sabha Neiphiu Rio under whose Agartala 31° 18° Shillong 22° 06° of Direct Participation in people of this region to do cussions, as NPF may not play sec- conceived political rhetoric”, it tics,” it stated. party’s symbol, 37 NPF MLAs Gangtok 23° 09° Delhi 31° 18° Hostility (DPH), it stated. the needful to make this ond fiddle to NDPP neither in the stated, the NDPP should present According to the chief minis- constitutes the present day govern- Guwahati 29° 15° Kolkata 32° 19° “As laid down in trea- shutdown success,” it an- upcoming 2018 assembly elections clear facts, figures and data to ter’s office, supporting the NPF ment under the chief minister-ship 26° 10° Chennai 30° 23° ties such as the Geneva nounced. nor in the event an amicable solu- substantiate its accusation that and its government at the Di- of TR Zeliang,” it stated. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Monday, November 6, 2017 2 STATE Sao and Loyem Churches observe World Sunday School Day colleges endorse ENCSU’s demand Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): appeals and representation The Sao Chang Govern- submitted by the ENCSU. ment College Students’ “The two students’ un- Union (SCCSU) and the ion body will not tolerate Loyem Memorial Degree such manipulative policy College Students’ Union of the department and the (LMDCSU) Tuensang government to continue, have extended it support as such kind of policy to the demand made by affect to the student’s ca- its apex body, Eastern Na- reer,” stated the press re- galand College Students’ lease. Union (ENCSU) with re- The unions also said gards to immediate dis- release of scholarship in bursement of scholarship an installment basis to ST in full amount for the year students particularly in 2016-17. Nagaland, was “unsound The two students’ body and known as funny game expressed anguish over the for the students commu- inaction and irresponsible nity in Nagaland,” Sunday school children of Kohima Liangmai Baptist Church presenting a song. The intermediate class of Zeme Baptist Church, Kohima presenting an action song. attitude of the department The SCCSU and LM- of Higher Education and DCSU demanded the Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): Kohima Li- Raikes in the City of Gloucester in Eng- Sunday school children. seeing to Highland Park Kohima to the state government in department and the gov- angmai Baptist Church, D Block under land in 1780. Further, he extended his appreciation strengthen the bond among the children. turning deaf ears to its ernment to immediately Liangmai Baptist Association (LBA) He said during early days, reading to Liangmai Sunday school teachers for demand. release the scholarship observed the World Sunday School Day of arithmetic and Bible were taught in taking effort in preparation the children’s ZBC: Along with the rest of the world, A press release jointly in full amount before the on Sunday, Nov. 5 at the church premises. Sunday school and the much preferred activities. Zeme Baptist Church, Kohima observed appended by the LMDC- expiry of seven days ulti- On the occasion, Pastor N Silubo was to teach the importance of Christian Meanwhile, the Kohima Liangmai the World Sunday School Day on Nov. 5. SU president PS Kongmai, matum served by ENCSU reminded the congregation that the first education. Baptist Church Sunday School depart- On the occasion, Sunday school children general secretary Hechi- to Chief Mininster. Sunday school was started by Robert The pastor also exhorted the church ment also took the children for sight- presented action songs and other items. lila Sangtam and SCCSU The two students’ general secretary Chang- body also extended its somba Chang, questioned support to ENCSU to take as to why the department severe course of action if Seminar cum retreat at St. Ignatius Church Razeba GHS Leshemi gets and the government were the Government and the still not responding to the department failed to fulfill with Christina Eloni and demand despite several its demand. Gertrude Mezhuvonuo from Jesus Youth animat- new school building ed the programme. The animators high- Mokokchung DPDB meeting lighted the role of the Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): The Mokokchung District youth in the Church and Planning Development Board (DPDB) monthly meet- also stressed on the need ing has been scheduled on Nov. 7, 1:30 p.m. at the ADC to be aware of the current (Planning) conference hall. All the members have been setting of the confusion of informed to attend the meeting without fail. faith and be equipped with the proper knowledge of WEATHER FORECAST IN OTHER DISTRICTS God and the Church so as to be able to defend the Max Min DP RH RF faith faithfully. WOKHA 20.6 15.4 12.7 68 NIL Rev. Khing also said what we decide today will ZBT 21.6 15.4 19 93 NIL determine the life of the MON 28 14.4 13 86 NIL Church tomorrow. There- TUENSANG 20 17.4 16.8 82 NIL fore, he urged the youths to choose good and loyal MKG 24.4 18 20.7 88 NIL life rather than to be lost PHEK 21.8 10.4 12.3 95 Nil in the world. KIPHIRE 21 10.8 14.3 96 NIL Rev. Fr. G. L Khing, animators and youths of St. Ignatius Church Razeba at the seminar cum retreat. The Parish Priest Rev. Fr. James Sangtam wel- SECHÜ ZUBZA 24 14 13.5 59 NIL Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): Ignatius Church Razeba His Church.” comed the participants. LONGLENG - - - - - In view of the forth com- organised three day semi- Director Nagaland The programme conclud- ing silver jubilee, aCatholic nar cum retreat under the Catholic Youth Movement ed with the Holy Eucharist TSEMINYU 26 16 13.4 58 Nil Youth Association, St. theme, “Love for God and Rev. Fr. G. L Khing along on Sunday. JALUKIE 21 13 18.8 91 Nil MANGKOLEMBA 28.2 19.8 19 69 NIL *Dew Point (DP) *Relative Humidity (RH) * Rainfall (RF) DLSAs organise essay contest on Child Rights Source: Department of Soil & Water Conservation, Nagaland IMPORTANT NUMBERS SDEO Pfutsero MeseKapfo speaking at the inaugural programme of WOMEN HELPLINE: 181 the new school building. DIMAPUR (STD CODE: 03862) Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): qualified teachers. Bethesda Ambulance Service 9615053217, 9615520007 The new School Build- He insisted that parents CIHSR 242555, 242533 ing-cum-kitchen of Gov- should engage more time Police Control Room 7085055050 ernment Middle School on their children educa- Dimapur District Hospital 232224 Leshemi of Phek dis- tion and also VEC mem- Diphupar PS 7085055032 trict, constructed under bers and parents should East PS 7085055030 SSA was inaugurated on visit school often to see Faith Hospital 248912, 9436004220 Nov.3 by SDEO Pfutsero the developments of their Fire Station (Chumu) 282777 MeseKapfo. children and if needed, Fire Station (Dimapur) 7085378850, 232201 Speaking at the inaugu- take necessary steps for GRPS 7085055031 ral programme, the chief the fullest development of guest encouraged the com- the child. 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The community The formal programme Childline Kohima 1098 students, the Kiphire District Legal Students from Loyola Higher Out of 43 student participants, should play a ‘contribu- was led by Wezhode Sa- Chiephobozou PS 8575045506 Services Authority (KDLSA) and the Secondary School, Saramati High Bonghau Phom of class 9, Pajia Sul- tive role’ for the fullest rah, VCC Wezhiepe Sara Officer-in-Charge 8575045516 Longleng District Legal Services Au- School and El Beth high school par- tana of class 10 and Chingmei Phom development of the child, delivered welcome address Fire Stations 2222952 thority (LDLSA) organised an essay ticipated in the competition. of class 10 were adjudged in the 1st, he said. while a brief school report IRCS Ambulance Service 2244350 competition on topic ‘Child Rights.’ 2nd and 3rd position respectively. SDEO also encour- was presented by Head aged parents to send their Kezocha PS 8575045549 LDLSA: The Longleng District Winners were awarded with Teacher Ketshengupe Lo- Officer-in-Charge 8575045538 KDLSA: The Kiphire District Legal Services Authority (LDLSA) cash prize and certificates, while children to government sou and vote of thanks was schools where education is Khuzama PS 8575045505 Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) conducted an essay competition on all the participants were also given proposed by VEC Chair- Officer-in-Charge 8575045515 organised an essay competition at the topic ‘Child Rights’ at Good certificates. provided free of cost with man Dikha Mekru. NHAK 2222916 North PS 2222222, 8575045501 Officer-in-Charge 8575045510 Oking Hospital 2290080, 2290146 AR flags off national integration tour for farmers Police Control Room 100/2244279, 8575045500 South PS 2222111, 8575045502 Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): state of Himachal Pradesh, Officer-in-Charge 8575045520 The commandant of 44 As- understand modern nu- Tseminyu PS 8575045507 sam Rifles under the aegis ances and technology of Officer-in-Charge 8575045517 of HQ IGAR (N)) flagged hill farming and educate Zubza PS 8575045508 off a national integra- own people on return. 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AO Senden, AO Student’s During the interaction, better agricultural benefits along with his administra- Sewak Gate PS 2 2226213 two each from all the 11 The flagging-off of the Council and civil admin- the commandant elaborat- and greater welfare of all tion staff has been entrust- districts of Nagaland, cov- tour from Mokokchung istration dignitaries to in- ed upon the various aspects farmers of Nagaland once ed with the responsibility Traffic Control 9485232691 ering the entire ethnicity of included an interaction clude Deputy Commis- of the tour and motivated they return back from the for smooth conduct of the Tuli Police Station 9485232693 the state have been given with the farmers, Ungma sioner, Mokokchung and the farmers to continue the tour. tour, the release informed. Women Cell 9485232692 the opportunity to visit hill village council, heads of ADC. chain of knowledge, for Major Gulshan Kumar, Woodland Nursing Home 2226263 EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Monday, November 6, 2017

C M Y K STATE/REGION 3 CTC celebrates 500th anniv. of reformation Skill building programme for that at the time when the unemployed youths underway Northeast Christianity is challenged by principali- ties, traditions, legality and ‘when our own church the- ology and practices are di- rected towards commodifi- cation and monetization,’ Luther’s political economy of “Read the Bible for yourself” is a conscious reminder that the Word of God and its teaching “overrule” all human con- structed theology, tradi- tions, beliefs and practices. The daylong pro- gramme culminated in the evening with a musi- cal celebration and a com- petition in memory of Martin Luther, ‘father of reformation,’ the updates informed. Further, Dr. Eying- beni Humtsoe, faculty at systematic theologian and gender studies of Clark Theological College hon- Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): come employable.’ He tions’ of Don Bosco Tech A glimpse of the anniversary programme at Clark Theological College in Mokokchung. oured Martin Luther as a A training programme in asked the trainees to “set such as “regular assess- musician and said, “Martin skill and capacity for un- smart goals.” ment of trainees through Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): Roman church, the press ‘The speaker observed In his paper, Jamir argued Luther was not only a theo- employed youth was in- “Whether you are weekly tests and monthly Clark Theological College release stated. He raised that during Luther’s time, that political economy of logian, a monk, philoso- augurated at the Don Bo- a matriculate or PUC assessment, parent meet- (CTC) in Mokokchung voice against the Roman the unrighteousness of the Luther’s ‘read the Bible for pher, law expert but he was sco Tech AIDA Centre on passed it is important to ings, eight-hour trainings district celebrated its 500th church’s monopolies and church was very high and yourself’ was an attempt to a church music reformer… Nov. 4. The training was get trained in a specific daily for six-days a week, anniversary of service in called for “re-orient Chris- against which Luther stood de-construct church mo- renewing the church music for the programme’s 23rd field. That will help you training in basic comput- reformation on Oct. 31. tianity on the original mes- his ground and for which nopoly of theology. was in his heart.” batch, a press release in- to start your own busi- ing, communicative Eng- A daylong programme sage of Jesus,” the updates he was labelled by the Further, Jamir observed Eying observed also formed on Sunday. ness tomorrow,” the press lish and soft skills besides marked the event, updates stated. church as heretic. It was that the church during that Luther gave rise to Rev. L. Lima, associ- release quoted him as the domain training in- stated on Sunday. “This gesture changed very significant and mo- Luther’s time was working congregational hymn sing- ate pastor of the Dimapur having stated. volving practical and the- 500 years ago on Oct. the face and direction of tivating, when Dr Dennis to accumulate wealth and ing in the German lan- Ao Baptist Church, at- State coordinator (op- oretical input along with 31 1517, the updates stated, global Christianity and Oh concluded his message power. Thus theology and guage. She observed that tended the occasion as erations) Amos Ekka also industrial visits and guest Martin Luther, a German contributed to the birth and by saying, “Luther was church practices were cen- “for Luther, next to the the chief guest. spoke at the programme. lectures.” monk, philosopher, law growth of the Christian condemned by the Church tred on monetization with Word of God was mu- Regina Pamma Ka- The speaker said that Trainees are assessed expert, musician and pro- protestant tradition. That and for which we are here the aim to maximizing sic.” Congregational sing- rai, coordinator at Don “Today Don Bosco Soci- and certified by an exter- fessor of theology ‘nailed was nearly 500 years ago! today,”’ the press release revenues by offering cheap ing was forbidden by law Bosco Tech AIDA Cen- ety works for the develop- nal assessment agency at 95 theses on the door of His boldness to challenge stated. means of salvation—salva- during Luther’s time and tre, appended the press ment and education of the end of the training, cattle church in Wittenberg mighty Roman church was During the afternoon tion through members con- therefore, congregational release. the young especially those it was informed. He told in Germany critiquing or due to Spirit-empowered session of the event, a tributions. singing fired the reforma- Addressing the gath- most at risk.” Through its the gathering that “at rather challenging the Ro- conviction, courage and symposium was organized “Against this construct- tion, Eying said. ering, Rev. Lima said ‘It schools, colleges, univer- least 12 past trainees of man church for the sale urgency,” it was informed. where Dr. L Imsutoshi ed theology and practice, The event also featured is a very good initiative sities, technical schools AIDA centre are work- of indulgences by church The daylong commem- Jamir, associate profes- against this false conscious- a class-wise competition by Don Bosco Tech to and youth centres and ing overseas and some of leaders.’ The updates quot- oration at the college began sor of communication ness, and against this man- on indigenous versions of provide skill training to many more interventions them earn over Rs. 1 lakh ed: “The true treasure of with a thanksgiving serv- and cultural studies at ufacturing consent, Luther Martin Luther’s composi- dropouts, offering such in 132 countries, the Sale- per month.” the church is the most holy ice during which a visiting Clark Theological College boldly and with convection tion A Mighty Fortress is courses. Hospitality, food sians of Don Bosco serve Training is imparted gospel of the glory and professor of systematic presented a paper on the said that the Word of God Our God. and beverage service and all young people irrespec- in domains such as hos- grace of God.” theology, Dr. Dennis Oh topic “Political economy overrule all this construct- Members of Kum- hospitality, beauty and tive of religious differenc- pitality in food and bev- Luther’s 95 theses was from South Korea, spoke, of Luther’s ‘read the Bible ed theology and practice,” long Baptist Church’s wellness are in high de- es or social inequalities.” erage service and hos- an attempt at reformation the organisers informed. for yourself’” and its mes- Jamir said. children’s choir also per- mand even in our own Ekka highlighted what pitality – in beauty and of that which had suf- He reflected on the life and sage for the contemporary Dr. Jamir concluded formed at the programme, home. It is praiseworthy the press release called wellness, the updates in- fered ‘deformation’ by the work of Martin Luther. churches. his presentation by saying the updates stated. that the youths can be- ‘unique selling proposi- formed. Tokhu festival celebrations Pughoboto NPF MGM College on students exchange programme at Bhilai continue in Wokha responds to slur at unit’s chief Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): Leaders of the Naga Peoples’ Front (NPF) unit at Pugh- oboto subdivision have issued a press release defending its president. The unit’s General Secretary Shiluvi Zhimo, Secretary Shikaho Swu, and Vice President Nasheto Sheqi ap- pended the press release. The press release began: ‘We are con- strained to rebut the misleading statement issued by Mr. Ahovi Swu and Mr. Hotoshe Sheqi which appeared in certain local dai- lies on 1st Nov. 2017 wherein they had al- leged that our president Zhuwoto Kiba is not YM Humtsoe speaking during the Tokhu festival in Wokha. EM Images even a primary member of the NPF and that Kughakhu Sheqi was elected by 5000 del- Our Correspondent oneness and preserving the rich egates in 2015 by Dr. Shiirhozelie Liezietsu Wokha, Nov. 5 (EMN): The diversity of the Lotha traditions group which stands withdrawn and nulli- Students of MGM College and others pose for a photograph on Nov. 4. Lotha community’s Thokhu fes- and cultures.’ He wished the peo- fied.’ tival celebrations in Wokha en- ple that the Tokhu festival bring “Here we want to make it clear that Mr. tered its second day on Sunday reconciliation, forgiveness and Zhuwoto Kiba was elected as president of Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): Students The college issued a press release on was stated that the programme would with YM Humtsoe, retired secre- abundant blessings for the com- our division on 20 Sept 2017 general conven- of MGM College and their faculty Sunday informing that the programme ‘enhance teaching-learning process tary to the government of Naga- munity. tion at Dimapur by more than 40,000 del- are participating in a ten-day stu- was ‘widely appreciated and people and will open new ways of learning.’ land, attending the occasion as its In the evening, a music event egates. We would like to remind that he was dents’ exchange programme at St. came to know more about Nagaland The team will return to the state on special guest. was held as part of the celebra- a CEC member from 2004 and a secretary in Thomas College in Bhilai. and its rich cultural background.’ It Nov.10, updates informed. Speaking during the event, tions. C Vanchamo Ngullie, dep- central office till 2011. Therefore it is incor- Humtsoe said that ‘humans are uty director of the department rect to allege that he is a man of political in- superior creations of God com- of Land Resources attended the stability and commitment,” the note stated. Independent Church takes choral competition paring with other creatures.’ He event as its special guest. He The unit has iterated that its president had encouraged the gathering to con- called upon the gathering to be been a staunch supporter of Neiphiu Rio, tinue to ‘touch the hearts of every ‘professional in their work and president of the NPF and MP Lok Sabha, living soul, connecting and bring- with determination. and TR Zeliang, chief minister since 2004. ing joy and unity.’ Music groups Dream Catcher, “Therefore we can boldly state that his He urged the people to unite Diversity, De Band and K3M per- loyalty and integrity is unquestionable,” the ‘with a heart of forgiveness and formed during the programme. press release added. Salesian College hosts youth event

EM Images Choir members representing Poumai Baptist Church at Delhi team won the first runner-up title during the 6th Northeast India Choral Competition in Delhi.

Our Correspondent gave away the prizes to the winners footing on this competition which Imphal, Nov. 5: The Independent of the Competition. makes us extremely proud of them, Church of India was adjudged the Addressing the gatherings as she said. winner of the 6th Northeast India Chief Guest Minister Nemcha Kip- Highlighting the theme of the Choral Competition that was held gen said Women plays a pivotal role competition “togetherness,” the So- under the aegis of the Tangkhul in all spheres of life,be it at home, cial Welfare minister urged all the Christian Charitable Trust at Delhi at participation at religious activities or people to come together as one de- Dr. Dizichü Simon and Fr. TC Joseph with participants at the youth event at Salesian College in Dimapur on Sunday. the Thyagaraj Stadium in the capital in professional life. spite the fact that different languages on Saturday, reports reaching here “The role of women in the estab- are spoken or hail from different Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): updates on Sunday in- president of the Catholic to their personal lives ‘be- said. A cash award of Rs. three lakh lishment of a strong and stable socie- tribes, communities and from differ- The Salesian College of formed. Association of Nagaland, cause destiny is a choice,’ was also given to the winner. ty is very vital and the contribution of ent states. Higher Education (SCHE) The inaugural function Dr. Dizichü Simon, it was the updates stated. The 1st Runner-up title and 2nd women is often that of the role played She expressed optimism that such hosted a youth programme was followed by a prayer informed. In his address, Fr. TC Joseph, the Runner-up titles went to Poumai by the corner-stone in the foundation competition will not just brings to- on Nov. 5 in Dimapur dur- service that was conducted the chief guest said that guest of honour also Baptist Church at Delhi and Tang- of the house,” she added. gether huge number of talented par- ing which around 600 for the participants ‘with ‘fear should be overcome highlighted that love and khul Church, also in Delhi. Nine Lauding all the participants es- ticipants and delegates from various youngsters from 40 centres the objective of bringing and personal responsi- sincerity are personal re- choir groups from different parts of pecially women participants who churches to showcase their talents participated. about spiritual transforma- bility will bring about sponsibility. The program Northeastern states competed for the participated in this competition as but will truly exhibit oneness among Principal of Don Bo- tion,’ it was informed. change,’ the updates stat- concluded with prize coveted title. she felt without women, the Church diverse ethnic groups and will enrich sco Fr. Joshua Gangmei The chief guest of ed. He exhorted the par- distributions, it was in- Manipur’s social welfare and Co- and the home will be half empty. The the participants as well as the audi- declared the event opened, the programme was the ticipants to bring changes formed. operation Minister Nemcha Kipgen women singers have stood on equal ence spiritually. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Monday, November 6, 2017 4 REGION Manipur government assures Sitharaman visits forward major development by 2018 army posts in Arunachal Our Correspondent would be completed by January 1, hou Wangbren at Anal Khullen. be constructed over Chakpi River to Imphal, Nov. 5 (EMN): Thousands 2018. Highlighting that people would connect United College, Lambung of people accorded a grand recep- After successfully reviving the get better healthcare services with and ADC office complex, Monsang tion to Manipur chief minister N. public transport under the Manipur the inauguration of the District Hos- Pantha as per wish of the Chandel Biren Singh during his maiden State Transport in 100 days pro- pital, CM said that an ambulance public, he assured. visit at Chandel district on Satur- gramme of the government, the would be provided to the hospital as Regarding connectivity, Th day, Nov.4. The CM was warmly Imphal-Chandel Bus service would a News Year’s gift to the people of Biswajit said that people would get received by a large number of peo- be introduced by January 1, 2018 the Chandel soon. to see tangible changes in terms of ple at various places on his way to under the MST Inter-District Bus The government would con- road connectivity in the state by Chandel district. Service. struct transit quarters for Gov- February/March, 2018. A large number of people com- CM Singh announced that ernment employees in all the hill Mentioning that Chandel district prising men, women, children and the government has sanctioned an districts including Chandel at the is one of the most backward districts students gathered on road sides to amount of Rs. 2 cr. for the construc- earliest, Singh said. in terms of development, Minister welcome the state CM since morn- tion of Town Hall, Panchai and will Mentioning about the memoran- for YAS and Water Resources Let- ing holding placards that read ‘Wel- be completed as soon as possible. dum which was submitted by vari- pao Haokip urged the chief minister come Hon’ble CM N. Biren Singh’ Mentioning that management ous CSOs, clubs and other organisa- and other ministers to give priority and ‘Long Live N. Biren’. of rainwater is needed to resolve the tions, Chief Minister promised that to bring progress and development CM Singh and his council of problem of water scarcity in the dis- his office would scan through all the of the Chandel district. ministers were felicitated at differ- trict, Singh said that the government points mentioned in the memoranda Earlier, the chief minister inau- ent places including Thamlakhuren would take up rain water harvesting and the Government would take up gurated Liwachangning girls’ hostel village, Damjol village, Leishokch- schemes in all the hill districts to necessary action. at Komlathabi, 50 bedded District PTI ing village, Liwachangning village, resolve the water scarcity issues. Speaking on the occasion, dep- Hospital at Chandel Christian, ADC Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacting with officers and Jawans at , Arunachal Pradesh Purumchumbang village, Ziontlang The government has sanctioned Rs uty chief minister Y Joykumar said Office Complex at Monsang Pantha, on Sunday. village, Chandonpokpi village, and 4 cr. for Chandel district for the said that the real meaning of the ‘Go to Science Laboratory at United Col- P.Raalrinekhu Village. Giant gates project and PHED would be co- the Hills’ slogan is not to occupy lege, Lambung and Maha Union Itanagar, Nov. 5 (PTI): Defence Minister She also visited the key air force base in were erected to greet the CM and ordinating with other departments the land of the hill people but to girls’ hostel. The chief minister Nirmala Sitharaman today visited for- Chabua in Tinsukia district of neighbouring his council of ministers at various to execute the work. work collectively for the welfare of also laid the foundation stones for ward army posts in remote Anjaw district Assam, where she was received by Senior points. These gates are especially Expressing concern over the the people of the hills and to bring Women Market near SDO office of Arunachal Pradesh bordering China Air Staff Officer (HQ), Eastern Air Com- arranged for the occasion imprinted drinking water supply in the district, emotional integration among the and Town Hall, Panchai. to take stock of the defence preparedness. mand, Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar and Air with ‘Welcome Shri Biren Singh, Singh said that immediate steps people of both hills and valley of the Booklets on ‘Chief Ministergi The minister, in her maiden visit to the Commodore George Thomas. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Manipur’. would be taken up for re-commis- state. He appealed to the people of Shotharabasingi Tengbang (CMST)’, state, was accompanied by General Officer The minister took stock of the op- Local leaders and clubs submitted sioning of the water supply scheme, the state to share each other feelings ‘Hakshelgi Tengbang’ (Manipur Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Com- erational preparedness and infrastructure memorandum to the CM. which is currently non-functional and exchange thoughts for bringing Health Protection Scheme) and mand Lt Gen Abhay Krishna and other development at the base, the release said. Cabinet ministers, parliamentary and damaged by flood at Chandel development and prosperity in the Highlights of Achievements during senior Army officers. The strategic base presented a static secretaries, MLAs, chief secretary, district headquarters soon. He said state. 100 Days and Projects and Activi- She was briefed on the situation and display of the combat assets to the minister, DGP, top civil and police officers of that a sum of Rs. 80 lac would be Minister of PWD Th Biswajit ties for Completion in 2017-18 were defence preparedness along the Line of Ac- which included the Sukhoi 30MKI fighter the state government also accompa- sanctioned for the said purpose. said that under the vision of Prime released at the occasion. tual Control (LAC), Defence Spokesman aircraft and advanced missiles. nied CM during the visit. Under Pradhan Mantri Gram Minister Narendra Modi, each and Mention may be made that Lt.Col. Sombit Ghosh said in a release. She also interacted with Air Force per- Thousands of people from differ- Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) a total every household of the country the 50-bedded District Hospital, Sitharaman, who arrived in the state on sonnel there. ent parts of the district converged at length of 171 km of roads worth Rs would be electrified by 2019. Chandel was constructed by PDA a two-day visit yesterday, interacted with Sitharaman had yesterday inaugurated the Maha Union ground to felicitate 60 cr. would be constructed in the However, the new BJP-led state under NLCPR. The Town Hall, the troops at forward army posts at Kibithu the Buddha Mahatsava at Bomdila in West the CM and his council of ministers district, he added. government has decided to achieve Panchai would be constructed under in Anjaw district and lauded their dedica- Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh and and a public meeting was held at the Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas this target by December, 2018 in the Planning Department. The Sci- tion to the service and their efforts in such held a security meeting with Chief Minister ground. Yojana (PMAY), 779 houses would state, he assured. ence Laboratory at United College a remote and inhospitable terrain, he said. Pema Khandu in Itanagar. Addressing the mammoth gath- be constructed in the Chandel dis- Th. Biswajit said that despite was constructed under NEC. And ering at Maha Union ground, CM trict, he assured. The CM also said financial constraints, the govern- Women’s market of the district Singh assured that the construction that necessary steps would be taken ment is trying to make up people’s would be constructed by Manipur of Women Market of the district up to develop the sacred site of Ibud- needs one by one. A bridge would Police Housing Corporation. Security forces apprehend NSCN Manipur 12-hour (IM) cadre in Arunachal Pradesh Karbi Anglong churches celebrate Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): an operation and appre- press note from the defence strike passes off In a major setback to the hended the ‘self styled pri- wing PRO. NSCN (IM), Ganhee vate’ with a pistol and live The press release fur- World Sunday School day Wangpan a ‘self styled pri- ammunition. ther stated that post spot Presbyterian Church Syn- peacefully vate’ was apprehended in Longding battalion un- interrogation, the cadre ad- od (KAPCS), Presbyterian Our Correspondent the early hours on Nov. 5 der the aegis of DAO DI- mitted to being active part Church of Rongkimi also Imphal, Nov 5 (EMN): A by the Longding battalion, VISION has been carrying of the banned outfit since celebrated World Sunday 12-hour dawn-to-dusk gen- stated a press release from out relentless operations in 2010 and had undergone school day. eral strike by Maoist Com- the press information bu- south Arunachal Pradesh training at NSCN training The first Sunday of munist Party-Manipur, an reau (Defence wing). to keep the area peace- camp. November is celebrated armed group, in protest The press note stated ful and out of clutches of The cadre has been ac- throughout the world as against the alleged mis- that based on a specific insurgents and this appre- tively involved in extortion Sunday School Day. appropriation of Public input of a cadre trying to hension will go a long way activities in Longding and Theme speaker Elder Distribution System (PDS) terrorise and extort money in creating fear among the and has been Mozendra Ronghi address- items in the state, threw from Longding village, the anti national elements in apprehended twice before ing on the theme ‘Light of normal life out of gear battalion swiftly launched the area, maintained the in 2010 and 2012. the World’, heartened the particularly the state capital congregation that sharing on Sunday. The general the word of God will lead strike concluded at 5 pm them to light and the light on Sunday. KYO free coaching for Kalyan Ashram students’ is what will lead them to be Imphal roads wore a upright. Our attitude and desolate look from dawn character have to change to dusk. Though transport to see the light and remem- services were suspended ber that Bible is the source for the day, private vehicles of all knowledge which is such as cars etc were seen the guide book of everlast- plying along the routes. But ing life, shared the theme markets, shops and business speaker. establishments were closed EMN Bible is the bestsell- for the day. Sunday school children of Rongkimi Presbyterian Church singing a song during the occasion of World ing book in the world and The strike did not affect Sunday School day. therefore we have to read the normal functioning of Our Correspondent tion Churches celebrated World Sunday it reverently, prayerfully, Imphal International air- Diphu, Nov. 5 (EMN): Along with rest of School day, on Nov. 5. systematically, and daily, port and had no impact in the world, Karbi Anglong inter denomina- Under the churches of Karbi Anglong conveyed Ronghi. some district headquarters. Our Correspondent to assist the poor and needy people and Diphu, Nov. 5 (EMN): The Karbi Youth stated that the organisation look forward Organization (KYO) celebrated its 3rd for cooperation from KAAC authority in Manipur CM announces Rs. 1.5 cr. as Foundation Day at Kalyan Ashram in Gita this regard. Ashram, Diphu on Saturday, Nov. 4. The students’ organisation also appealed During the occasion, the students’ or- the social and students’ organisations in the grant-in-aid for Don Bosco College, Maram ganisation distributed blankets, study materi- district to donate something for the needy als and socks to the underprivileged students students so that they do not face any hin- Our Correspondent cum Science Laboratory of staying at Kalyan Ashram. drance in their studies. Imphal, Nov. 5 (EMN): the College. He directed the Addressing the foundation day, Presi- KYO general secretary Si-em Teron in Manipur chief minister DC to co-ordinate dent KYO Jackson Terang stated that his address said ‘I have visited this place at N Biren Singh on Sunday with Planning Department instead of investing lakh of rupees in the least three times and witnessed the plight of said that the new govern- and PWD for the black top- name of foundation day celebration, it is the poor and needy students coming from ment’s vision and sole ob- ping of the approach road far better to give to the poor and needy different part of the district. Earlier no lead- jective was to bring positive to the College. A total of Rs. people who cannot afford for their stud- ers have visited this hostel which is in dilapi- change and development in 10 cr. has been allocated for ies. Therefore Terang announced that the dated condition. But after BJP party came the state. Speaking at the the construction of various organisation, on the significant day has into power, local MLA Sum Ronghang and inauguration function of office buildings in the hill decided to donate warm to the poor and local MAC of Lumbajong visited the ashram Rev. Fr. NV Jose Memorial areas in the state and PWD needy. frequently and now the condition of the hos- Multipurpose Auditorium has been asked to include “We also resolve to donate study materi- tel is a bit improved,’ at Don Bosco College, Ma- the construction of SDO als, so that the poor students could prepare Teron also applauded the authority for ram town, 80 km north of office at Maram Lairouch- before the ensuing examination” said repairing the hostel building and road. He as- Imphal in Senapati Dis- ing under the scheme. The Terang. sured that the KYO will organise free coach- trict, CM Singh said the up gradation of Maram Terang also maintained that in the ing for hostellers of Kalyan Ashram, Diphu government was trying to bazaar PHC to CHC and days to come the organisation will work from second week of November this year. reduce misunderstandings Maram Khullen PHSC to and communication gap EMN PHC will be considered in between various communi- Chief Minister N Biren waving to people during his visit to Maram in on Sunday. the next Cabinet meeting, ties so as to bring emotional he assured. integration in the state. He assured that such scheme parting good and quality tive impact on environment PHED minister Losii Sonowal rolls out carbon free assured that the govern- would be launched from education to the students and humankind. Dikho, Ex-Minister Fran- ment will never hurt the January 1, 2018 and every can root out the prevailing We should never fight cis Ngajokpa, Principal tourism project in Majuli sentiments of any commu- member of those BPL fami- corruption in the state. with nature, we need na- Secretary(Planning) Vineet nities living in the state. lies can avail the benefits of Opining that if education ture and nature doesn’t Joshi, Secretary to CM Shri Guwahati, Nov. 5 (PTI): ism project at a function in put in service. He said that the new such scheme. collapses everything will need us, he said. In the M Ashok Kumar, IGP Shri Assam Chief Minister Sar- Majuli this morning. The project also envis- government is planning He further pointed out collapse in the society, he day’s occasion, the CM Lupheng Kailun, DC Se- bananda Sonowal today “As part of the project, ages different levels of in- to introduce new welfare that the state government appealed the students not also announced that under napati Athem Muivah, SP rolled out a carbon free tour- Sonowal launched modern terventions, starting from schemes for the poor and will launch a special scheme to use any unfair meth- RUSA scheme Don Bosco Senapati M. Pradip Singh, ism project in the world’s orange cycle tours resem- promoting carbon free needy people to bring in- for differently-able persons ods/means and study College, Maram would get Commanding Officer 34 largest river island Majuli. bling the colour of the mag- travel to capacity build- clusive development in the of the state. Under the spe- well so that every student a total amount of Rs. 1.5 Assam Rifles, ADC mem- The project ‘Majuli Sus- nificent sun set in the island ing programmes and creat- state. cial scheme, the govern- would have a bright future. cr. as a grant-in aid. Rs. bers, Principal, Maram Col- tainable Tourism Develop- to add a new dimension ing environment protocol Mentioning that around ment will provide a monthly Lauding the efforts and 25 lac has already been lege, Rev. Fr. Dr. Sebastian ment Project’ is aimed at to carbon free travel expe- for tourism industry to act 2.62 lac people are living stipend of Rs 1,500 to those contribution of Don Bosco given to the College and KO, Archbishop of Imphal, encouraging a carbon free rience in Majuli.“These as catalyst in funding for under BPL in the state, who are permanently disa- which is imparting educa- another Rs. 50 lac would Rev. Dominic Lumon DD, tourism experience in the cycles will be up for rent for women and indigenous Singh said the government bled persons. tion to more than 70,000 be sanctioned by the end vice-principal, Maram Col- island along with creating the tourists from the circuit communities. will introduce a health in- Stating that education students in the region, he of next year. lege, Sr. Rose Mary Adaph- an environment protocol house campus itself,” the The project is a joint surance scheme to provide is a means to end violence further appealed the stu- He further said that ro, teaching, non-teaching for the tourism industry, an statement said. initiative between Assam financial assistance of Rs 2 which can lead to the path dents to educate the people a proposal of Rs. 6-7 cr. staffs and students of the official release said. Initially, 30 orange cy- Tourism Development lac to those who cannot af- of peace and prosperity about the effects of defor- would be sent to NEC for College attended the func- Sonowal launched the cles high-end BTWIN rock- Corporation and the NGO ford medical treatment. He in the state, he said im- estation which have nega- the construction of Library tion. ambitious sustainable tour- rider cycles with gear will be Root Bridge Foundation. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Monday, November 6, 2017 BUSINESS 5 RBI seeks technical expertise to preserve archival documents Biometric attendance system Mumbai, Nov. 5 (PTI): experience in preservation needles, cello and brown The Reserve Bank of India and conservation of old tapes), removing all stains (RBI) is seeking technical library documents. from the documents, de- expertise to restore and pre- “The documents identi- acidification and ink fixing. in railway offices by January serve 20,000 rare and archi- fied for preservation are old, The RBI was established val documents. delicate, fragile and brittle on April 1, 1935 and its New Delhi, Nov. 5 (IANS): The Railway by all the zones last week. The archival records are which need sophisticated Central Office was initially Ministry has planned to install Aadhar- As per the order, the biometric attend- in the form of printed books handling techniques,” the established in Calcutta but based biometric attendance system in all ance system would be first implemented and bound volumes and bid document said. was permanently moved to its zones and divisions by January 31, in the offices of all divisions, zones, there are no handwritten The service provider, the Mumbai in 1937. 2018, an official said on Sunday. RDSO, Metro Rail Kolkata, railways manuscripts. RBI said, “must undertake” The Central Office is The railway official told IANS: “The workshop, factories and productions units “There are approxi- the preservation an conser- where the Governor sits and Railway Board has came up with a plan by November 30. mately 20,000 folios (both vation of the documents in policies are formulated. to put a check on the officials arriving late While in the second phase, the system sides) which require sci- the Bank’s premises only. Though originally pri- or not coming to work. needs to be implemented in all the offices entific preservation treat- The work involves scien- vately owned, since nation- “The plan is to install Aadhar bio- of Railways, including public undertak- ment. Standard norms for tific repairing, removing “all alisation in 1949, the Re- metric attendance systaem across all the ings, attached and subordinate offices by conservation regarding tis- chival binding need to be inviting expression of inter- the enemies” from the docu- serve Bank is fully owned by railway zones and divisions by January January 31, 2018. sue paper, paste and Ar- followed,” RBI said while est from agencies having ments (such as iron pins, the Government of India. 31, 2018.” Currently the system is available in The official added that a letter regard- the railway board and few zonal head- ing the system’s installation was received quarters. GST Network’s new facility for exporters to claim refunds Microsoft to end New Delhi, Nov. 5 (IANS): The in his Form GSTR1 in the relevant TDS deductor or TCS collector can file last free Windows App to predict if waitlisted Goods and Services Tax Network month. Table 6A of Form GSTR-1 electroni- (GSTN) said on Sunday that it has The shipping bill filed by an ex- cally on the GST Portal” GSTN Chief 10 upgrades in Dec introduced a utility Table 6A in the porter with customs authorities is con- Executive Prakash Kumar said. San Francisco, Nov. 5 rail ticket can be confirmed Form GSTR-1 used by exporters to sidered to be an application for refund The table can be filed from the re- (IANS): If you use Micro- New Delhi, Nov. 5 (IANS): The Indian Railways is mulling to come up with an app claim refunds. of the integrated tax paid on the goods turns section of the GST Portal. soft’s accessibility features that will predict if waitlisted tickets have any chance of getting confirmed, officials said “Table 6A of Form GSTR1 has exported out of India. The refund amount would be paid and want a free Windows on Sunday. been introduced on the GST portal,” The GSTN said that this function- either through a credit to the exporter’s 10 upgrade, better hurry up Railway Ministry spokesperson Anil Saxena told IANS: “The railways is working GSTN said in a statement. ality has been made available to enable bank via ECS or by cheque. because Microsoft is closing on an application that will predict if the waitlisted ticket can be confirmed or not.” Table 6A of Form exporters to file In a relief to exporters, the govern- this last deal on December He said that the prediction will be based on the passenger operations and booking GSTR1 allows taxpayers for refund as the ment last month had announced that 31. pattern data of the last 13 years. to file export related data dates for filing it would immediately refund export- Microsoft stopped of- Saxena further said the CRIS (Centre for Railway Information Systems) is develop- for the period concerned of GSTR-1 for ers for the month of July and August fering free Windows 10 up- ing the complex application for the railways where a user will be informed about the that permits processing August onwards through cheques from October 10 and grades in July last year but chances of the waitlisted ticket getting confirmed at the time of booking the ticket on of the tax refund on the have not yet been October 18, respectively. users who use accessibility the railways new user-friendly website and application. basis of declaration made under Form notified and the Following a meeting, the GST features, got an extension According to the railways, about 13 lakh tickets are booked every day against a GSTR 3B and Table 6A of GSTR-1. form has not been filed. Council decided that this would be of that promo, a report in reserved accommodation of 10.5 lakh berths across all classes. An exporter can claim refund of “Every registered taxable person an interim relief, and as a long term ZDNet said on Saturday. A railway official said that the idea of predicting chances of waitlisted tickets getting Integrated GST (IGST) paid at the time who has made exports on payment measure e-wallets will be created for Accessibility features confirmed was of Railway Minister Piyush Goyal. of export by filling the details of the of IGST, other than an input service all exporters by April 1, 2018, to carry in Windows are options to shipping bill and tax paid GST invoice distributor or compounding taxpayer or forward the refund process. help users who may have trouble using their comput- ers normally. NEWS IN BRIEF In July, Microsoft an- Tesla releases software update Council to consider slashing GST on common use goods nounced: “We are not re- stricting the free upgrade to soften acceleration plastic products and daily use items Most of the daily use items could 28%. offer to specific assistive like shampoo, and simplify return be lowered to 18%. Also tax rate on Officials said 90% of the manu- technologies. If you use as- San Francisco, Nov. 5 (IANS): Electric car maker Tesla filing rules in its meeting this week. items like furniture, electric switch- facturers are from small and me- sistive technology on Win- has released a software update to give drivers an option The Council, headed by Fi- es, plastic pipes could be relooked,” dium industries who in the pre-GST dows, you are eligible for the to soften the ‘crazy’ acceleration of its fleet of Model S nance Minister Arun Jaitley, is an official said. era were exempt from excise duty free upgrade offer.” and Model X vehicles. scheduled to meet on November All types of furniture attract a on manufactured value of less than According to the report, Calling the new feature “Chill: a new acceleration”, 10 to consider lowering of the 28% 28% tax under GST. Wooden fur- Rs 1.5 crore. Hence, such machines Microsoft quietly edited Tesla’s new update is a significant change from the GST rate on certain common use niture is handmade by unorganised only attracted VAT of 14.5%. that page last week and up- automaker’s previous modes called ‘Insane and items, government officials said. sector artisans and is mostly used With regard to compressors, dated the original statement Ludicrous’, which are more geared toward performance, In further relief to small and by middle class families and there the total pre-GST incidence was “We will make a public an- technology website electrek reported. medium enterprises, the panel is have been demands for lowering tax 17.5% (12.5% excise duty and 5% nouncement prior to ending “You can now choose between two acceleration likely to rationalise tax rate in sec- incidence on them. VAT), they said stressing on need to the offer” to “The accessibil- options in your vehicle: Chill and Standard. Chill makes tors where the total incidence of Also, some items of plastic rationalise the tax incidence. ity upgrade offer expires on acceleration more gradual -- ideal for smoother driving taxation has gone up because the attract 18% GST but goods like The GST Council, which com- December 31, 2017”. and a gentler ride for your passengers,” the company goods were earlier either exempt shower baths, sinks, wash basins, prises of representatives of all states, said. from excise or was attracted lower bidets, lavatory pans, seats and have already rationalised tax rates Tesla cars have arguably one of the best instant VAT rates in the previous indirect covers, flushing cisterns and similar for over 100 items. torques but not everyone is used to it. Therefore, it tax regime. sanitary ware of plastics attract The Council has last month LOST NOTICE might prove useful to those who are yet to adapt to this. The Council has been meeting 28% levy. approved an Approach Paper to be A gent’s wallet, brown in The other feature in the 2017.44 update facilitates every month since the Goods and There is a need for rationalisa- followed by the fitment committee colour containing cash, bike exiting Tesla’s vehicles, the report said. Services Tax (GST) regime, which tion of tax rates on these items, while deciding on future rate revi- license, ATM card, Aadhar “Starting in this release, you can get in and out amalgamated over a dozen central officials said. sions. card, college ID card and and state taxes, was introduced on The plastic manufacturers in Under GST various goods and some other important of the driver’s seat more easily. When you park, the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley steering wheel and driver’s seat will automatically July 1. The meetings have resulted their representation to the revenue services have been bracketed in 5, identity cards belonging adjust for an easier exit,” the company said. in an array of changes to ease com- department had said that 80% of 12, 18 and 28%. to Y. Shaupa was lost at New Delhi, Nov.5 (PTI) : The pliance burden on businesses as well the industry is in MSME category. GST has subsumed over a doz- “After you return to the vehicle, they automatically Dimapur railway station on all-powerful GST Council may con- as provided relief to consumers. Besides, the GST rate on weigh- en taxes, including excise, service adjust back to the recent driving profile when you step November 5. sider lowering tax rates on a host of “A rationalisation of items in ing machines, compressors may tax and VAT, and transformed India on the brake. Or, if your keyfob is linked to your driver Benevolent finders may goods such as handmade furniture, the 28% tax bracket is expected. also be rationalised to 18% from into a single market. profile, the seat and steering wheel adjust accordingly. contact at 8732849417 As always, you can restore your profile by selecting it from the list,” it added. Since Tesla rolls out new updates to its fleet GST helps Vedanta Day 3, Tokhu Emong gradually, it may take some time for every owner to Programme Chochantsü receive it. to streamline supplies in India (November) 6, 2017 You may soon send cash 8:00 AM New Delhi, Nov. 5 (PTI): Khoro Zotoro Yungta (Carting) from Facebook Metals and mining giant Echumporo Lankon: Shompo Myamo Jami, San Francisco, Nov. 5 (IANS): Facebook may soon Vedanta Ltd today said District Transport Officer, Wokha. start testing two features -- “red envelope” that would there has been no “adverse 10;00 AM-3:00 PM enable users send money to others from the platform, impact” of the GST on it Pyimtsϋmotsϋi Khvϋrilona Merangta and a “breaking news” tag that publishers can use to and the new tax regime (Indigenous Games Competition) make people aware of the latest happenings around has helped it streamline them. supplies in the country. 5:00 PM The two new features, which are not officially under “We have no adverse Lankon Khenden Zϋmo (Guest Artist Night) testing mode yet, were first spotted by Matt Navarra, impact or issues (due to Echumporo Lankon: Dr. Chumben Murry, director of social media at the online publication The GST). It (GST) only helps Next Web. us streamline our supply Former Minister, Govt. of Nagaland According to Recode, Facebook confirmed that the chains in this country and “breaking news” tag was for a future test, but declined serve the customers better,” to share more details. Arun Kumar, the Chief CLARIFICATION Financial Officer (CFO) of It has been learned through the "RESOLUTION" of 1 Dimapur — 1 Recode said that the social media giant, however, A/C, published on November 2, 2017 through this daily media, that neither gave information about “red envelope” feature, Vedanta Ltd told PTI. Gihuka H. Awomi has resolved to resign. nor denied its existence. Welcoming the roll out The NSUI (NL) would like to state that the question of Gihuka of the indirect tax regime H. Awomi resigning does not arise because, since 2015 the office of “Facebook is always testing new product experiences K-1423 across the country from Dimapur District NSUI (NL) has been non-functional. Further, the but there’s nothing specific to talk about at this time,” a present SOBs' which took office since 2011, have checked the then Facebook representative was quoted as saying. July, Kumar termed the GST as a “fantastic step” membership records and no record of Gihuka H. Awomi exists. SAINIK SCHOOL PUNGLWA, NAGALAND Therefore, the NSUI (NL) strongly condemns Gihuka H. Awomi The report pointed out that it is also possible that which has enabled a single these features will never be launched. (Under the aegis of Sainik School Society, Ministry of Defence) for associating himself to be a member of NSUI (NL). geography in terms of ease Earlier this year, Facebook rolled out group of movement of goods and payments feature within its Messenger app, allowing services. users to pay either everyone in the group or individual “Coming back to the (Chumdemo Shitio) (Khrieketuolie Metha) members. GST, it is a fantastic step Working, President Gen. Secretary, (Admin.) NSUI(NL) NSUI(NL) Facebook is also testing a paywall in its Instant and great progress the GATEWAY TO MILITARY LEADERSHIP Articles feature -- on Android and not iOS devices -- in country has made in im- WHERE ASPIRATIONS MEETS REALITY partnership with a small group of publishers across the plementing GST and this US and Europe. has really enabled a single A fully Residential school from class VI to Class XII Facebook will support the subscription-based geography in terms of ease news product in Instant Articles for both metered of movement of goods  CBSE Affiliated VACANCY models (starting with a uniform meter at 10 articles) and services,” the CFO  Well equipped Science, Computer and Language Labs and “freemium” models (the publisher controls which asserted.  Smart classroom facilities Invites handwritten applications for the post of articles are locked). Four months since its  Fully expanded infrastructure Headmaster for a reputed High School in Dimapur introduction, the new indi-  Qualified teaching facilities town. Candidates along with resume, PP sized rect tax regime has shown  Committed to all round development Book prices in Algeria soar teething troubles and com-  All major indoor/outdoor sports facilities photograph, educational details and having minimum amid financial crisis pliance issues, which the  Horse riding 5 years of experience both in teaching and in school GST Council -- the highest Algeirs, Nov. 5 (IANS): Book prices soared in the 22nd  Air rifle shooting administration may only apply. decision-making body of  Attractive scholarship from Govt of Nagaland and Min of Defence International Book Fair of Algiers (SILA) on Sunday amid the new regime -- is ad- the financial crisis in the country, organisers said. dressing through several : Last date of sale of applications : 30 Nov 2017 “There was a slight fall in the sales compared with Admissions SALARY: Rs. 27000 to 30000/=. Pm rounds of changes. Last date of submission : 05 Dec 2017 previous fairs,” Xinhua news agency quoted Head of To ease hassles facing Date of Entrance Exam : 07 Jan 2018 Other candidates for teaching Science, English and Algerian Publishers Association Ahmed Madi as saying. medium and small busi- Hindi in Elementary and higher section may also apply The main cause of the price hike is “the devaluation nesses in paying taxes and For more details visit sainikschoolpunglwa.nic.in (Salary Negotiable). Trained and Experience is a must of the dinar by 35 per cent in a year as all materials used filing GST returns, it has Application Forms also available at DEOs Dimapur and Kohima in the process of publishing books, including paper, ink tweaked various aspects of for all the given post. and printers, are from abroad with foreign currency”, the new indirect tax regime Mustapha Guellab, owner of the private book publisher to make it industry friendly. El Houda. 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EastErn Mirror DIMAPUR, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2017 Towards inclusivity All Power to the Soviets: The Great e have just witnessed, or read about, young school students carrying out a campaign called the ‘Include Vidya Cam- Wpaign’ in the state capital Kohima on Nov. 4, calling for in- ‘October’ Revolution 100 Years Hence clusion of children with disability in the Nagaland’s education system. Nagas as a society do not have a history of mistreating or aban- context), must not to be viewed as a collection of editions 1994 and 2007) or British historian Rob- doning a family member because he or she has a disability, but rather, Vikas Datta | IANS good or bad people or events, but as what it teaches ert Service (1993) are good overall accounts, while they are over protective that they think they have the right to make us about the human condition and human nature as there are several dealing with one particular facet constant decisions for the latter. Persons with disability (PwD) live iven that the system it gave birth to lasted exemplified by actions, reactions and resolve. Much -- the German plan to destabilise Russia by arrang- in a hostile environment because most people are ignorant about the only a bit over seven decades and has can be found here on these fronts. ing Lenin’s return -- is told in Catherine Merridale’s needs of PwD and many still believe in myths associated with dis- now been gone for over a quarter of cen- Reams have been written about the Russian Rev- “Lenin on the Train” (2016). abilities and in seclusion of persons with any disability or disabili- tury, does the Russian Revolution, even olution, and, leaving alone the literary treatment as Two recent works helpful for those seeking an ties. Whether we want to admit it or not, we are a society that still G in Boris Pasternak’s “Doctor Zhivago” (1956) or accessible account of why and how the Bolshevik in its centenary year, hold much relevance? But views those with disabilities as people who should be pitied but not many still know little about what is known as the Mikhail Bulgakov’s “The White Guard” or even revolution took place, why it became so violent and included. It is due to this prejudiced mindset that blinds us and makes George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” (1945), these can what its legacy is are British historian Orlando Fig- us the judge- of what a PwD cannot do, rather than what he or she Great October (or Bolshevik or Lenin’s) Revolution, including that it was Russia’s second in 1917 and be divided into three broad areas. es’ “A People’s Tragedy: The Russian Revolution - is capable of. We do not consider that they (PwDs) want the same Firstly, there are recollections of participants like 1891-1924” (1996, centenary edition 2017) and his things that people with all their faculties intact want: to get educated, actually occurred on November 7. Though this discrepancy in dayes can be ex- American John Reed, who was sent to cover it but compatriot S.A. Smith’s “Russia in Revolution: An to find rewarding work and be valued members of the society, to ex- joined in, and described it with brio in his stirring Empire in Crisis, 1890 to 1928” (2017). plore their potential and live a full life. plained by the fact that Russia was then using the Julian calendar, which left it 12 days behind the rest “Ten Days that Shook the World” (1919) -- the ba- Both place the Revolution’s origins in the crises The recently held ‘Include Vidya Campaign’ was a part of sis of Warren Beatty-starrer “Reds” (1981) -- Leon stemming years back, the lack of any reform under Christofell Blinden Mission (CBM) promoting inclusion of children of the world, which was on the Gregorian, there are many more issues that cause confusion. Trotsky’s “The History of the Russian Revolution” Tsar Nicholas II (r.1894-1917), especially after the with disabilities in education in India, complementing the govern- (1932) or even of external observers (who might 1905 Revolution, the dislocations of World War I ment’s flagship programme – Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and to Soviet originally was a political institution being the Russian for council, and only later became the have also been trying to arrange its failure) like Brit- and the extreme backwardness and polarisation achieve its goal of ‘Education for All’. The event was organized un- ish diplomat R.H. Bruce Lockhart in “Memoirs of that prevented any liberal and moderate force from der the aegis of Regional Action on IncluSive Education (RAISE) country’s name (and a noun/adjective for its gov- ernment and people), or that the Bolsheviks were a British Agent” (1932). emerging. North East, a five-year pilot project to promote inclusive education Then, there are the polemics by those ideologi- And while politics predominates, both Figes and towards improving the quality of education as well as increase the the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party’s ma- jority faction till 1912 when they finally split to form cally opposed to Marxism or had become opposed Smith also incorporate economic and cultural facets, access and participation of children with special needs in mainstream to it following its subsequent form and development add personal perspectives, to the big picture and take schools in five project states in the north-east India including Assam, a new outfit, which named itself the Communists in 1918. under Stalin, say American ex-socialist Max East- a wider view than just Moscow and St Petersburg. Nagaland, , Manipur and Tripura. man, who had sent Reed to Russia. His “Reflec- They also address the Revolution’s relevance Some of the findings under the project, in 300 schools in just But these minutiae apart, the Russian Revolu- tions on the Failure of Socialism” (1955), however, in not only understanding today’s Russia under three districts- Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung- are very dis- tion -- like other great historical events -- retains rel- Vladimir Putin but also more generally. As Smith turbing, with the perpetual accessibility issues. Most of the schools evance, for in discerning its causes, its course and in does some justice to Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov “Len- were said to be faced with infrastructural constraints, availability its legacy, there are many significant lessons for all. in” who is termed a “great political genius”, being says, his work also “aims to offer some insight into of assistive devices and adapted furniture, while 250 schools were For revolutions may not be as spontaneous as “independent, alert, flexible, cunning, alive to new the nature of power: How the determination to con- running without trained teachers for students with disabilities, 274 thought, being the outcome of resentment over in- developments.” tinue to rule in the old way can lead to the collapse reported to have never had resource teachers, only 3 schools have justices or grievances simmering over time, but also Finally, there are more nuanced histories by of an entire social order or how those seeking to cre- library equipped with tactile guidelines, pictorial signage, magnifying owing their genesis to the power of ideas and politi- some leading Western academicians, which make ate a better society become corrupted by their deter- devices, Braille books, large print books, CD/DVD/Video player/ cal geniuses. And then, they never happen in a vac- copious use of Russian archives accessible after the mination to hold on to power at any price”. tapes for every subject as required for different needs of the child at uum and their course and impact may be influenced Soviet Union’s fall. Does the latter seem familiar? “The Russian Revolution”, either by Ameri- school. It also noted that the level of involvement of stakeholders by happenings or decisions elsewhere too. (Vikas Datta is an Associate Editor at IANS. The was quite negligible. But, above all, the prime lesson is that history, can historian Richard Pipes (1990), or Australian academician Sheila Fitzpatrick (1982, and revised views expressed are personal. He can be contacted at All in all, people with disabilities (PWDs) remain the most ne- unlike what many believe (including in the Indian [email protected]) glected section of the society. We have a mindset which is not help- ing our society to progress- a social stigma associated with disability. There are many rights and policies that have been put in place for empowerment of PwDs but the state has not been able to pick up momentum mainly due to lack of awareness. When we say lack of awareness, we mean all sections and components of the society in- A Tryst With Destiny: Mark Tully’s Journey From Journalism to Short Stories cluding lawmakers. It was not very long ago that a highly reputed leg- islator had explicitly exhibited blatant ignorance by asserting persons Saket Suman | IANS a very British life,” Tully recalled in an sued a degree in theology and history. ly -- along with 40 foreign correspond- with disability as ‘the weaker section of people in the society’, which interview with IANS. I really wanted to become a priest but ents, including those of The Guardian in turn drew flak from PwDs. “We were not allowed to identify that did not work out. The Archbishop and The Washington Post -- was thrown Inclusive education here should not be the end of a means, but ir William Mark Tully -- argu- ably more Indian than most with India at all; we were sort of dis- thought I was not priest material and I out of the country and he found his way inclusiveness of all people with special needs in every aspect of the couraged from becoming a part of this respected the Church enough, as I still back to London. When the emergency society should be the ultimate objective. Indians -- had “a very British childhood”. The acclaimed culture. Our European nanny stopped do, to not let it down,” he added. ended, he was back -- as the Chief of In April 2016, there was a whiff of the state government making S us from learning Hindi or other lan- For the next four years, Tully Bureau. broadcaster and writer, now in his 80s, at least 30 government buildings in the state capital fully accessible guages and insisted that we spoke only worked for an NGO and then, in 1964, He has lived in India ever since and to PwDs by 2018. However, not much had been said or heard about once wanted to become a priest and even pursued a degree in theology. “But in English.” he joined the BBC, not as a journalist has written some fascinating books like the venture since then. It all started with Kohima being listed among It was customary for British children but as “personnel manager of middle “No Full Stops In India” and “India In 24 selected cities/towns across the country under the Accessible In- the turn of events” was such that he found his way back to India. Journal- to be sent home for education during seniority”. The very next year, in 1965, Slow Motion”. dia Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) launched by the Ministry those days, but while Tully was growing all of a sudden, came an opportunity to His latest -- “Upcountry Tales: Once of Social Justice & Empowerment, Department of Empowerment ism wasn’t his choice, he says, but des- up, the Second World War was wreak- work as a junior administrative assistant Upon A Time In The Heart Of India” of Persons with Disabilities (DEPWD) for accessibility of persons tiny willed otherwise. And India, which ing havoc in the Western world. Mark in New Delhi. (Speaking Tiger/Rs 599/ 285 Pages) with disabilities (PWDs). The state government had constituted a he was not initially allowed to identify was sent to Darjeeling for his prelimi- Task Force for conducting Accessibility Audit of government build- with, is now home . He returned to the country of his -- is a supremely engaging collection of ings in Kohima under the campaign which seeks to make at least 50 Tully was born in India in 1935, one nary education. birth of which he had fond memories. short stories, marked by warmth, wit and percent of all government buildings in the national capital and all of six children; his father was a success- “Those were wonderful days. I loved “It was destiny. I was meant to return to a keen and compassionate eye for the the state capitals fully accessible for the disabled by July 2018. To- ful businessman who worked in what the place and it was very close to nature. India and it happened.” In the following everyday human theatre in rural north wards this, the state government identified 30 government buildings was then Calcutta. I wasn’t under much of adult supervi- months, he recalled, he was promoted India. Tully uses his vast experience and in Kohima for accessibility audit for conversion into fully accessible “My mother’s side had lived in India sion and I had a very liberal headmas- to news correspondent, reporting for the draws interesting characters and stories -- buildings; these include the Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima Civil for long; in fact, they were living here ter. We went around the bazaars and BBC World Service on India, Pakistan, each more charming than the next. Hospital, DC office, PHQ, under construction Disability Commis- even before the first war of independ- roamed freely,” he recalled. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. The Indian government honoured sion building, NPSC, AG, Administrative Training Institute, Kohima ence in 1857. My great great grandfa- And then his father got a job in Man- “BBC was the most trusted source him in 1992 with the Padma Shri and Municipal Council, New Super Market under Urban Development, ther was an opium agent in eastern UP, chester and off went Tully along with of news at that time. Many people did in 2005 with the Padma Bhushan, the IG Stadium, Kohima Local Ground, Commissioner’s office, Head my great grandfather was a trader and him, spending his childhood in boarding not trust the government-owned broad- fourth and third highest civilian awards. Post Office, Kohima Science College, Kohima Arts College, and the my grandfather dealt in the jute busi- schools of Britain. India was left far be- casters and I travelled the length and He was knighted by Prince Charles at directorates of Employment Exchange, Social Welfare, Irrigation & ness. My father had never been to India hind, out of sight and out of mind. There breadth of the country. I loved it and Buckingham Palace in 2002 for services Flood Control, Health & Family Welfare, School Education, Indus- and knew no one on this side, but my was no question of returning. found out, to my surprise, that journal- to broadcasting. tries & Commerce, IT & C, Works & Housing, PHE, Power, Higher mother was born in what is now Bang- “I went to Cambridge then and be- ism too was my destiny,” he said. (Saket Suman can be contacted at and Technical Education, Rural Development, Youth Resources & ladesh. I was born in Calcutta. We had cause I wanted to become a priest, I pur- During the Emergency of 1975, Tul- [email protected]) Sports, Employment & Craftsmen. The main components of Accessible India Campaign are- Built Environment Accessibility, Transportation Accessibility and Infor- okayukta means “appointed by the people’ ment, politicians, ministers, etc. They have power to mation & Communication System Accessibility. The main objective derived from Sanskrit word. It is anti-corrup- search and seize any documents of the public serv- of the campaign is to enable persons with disabilities to gain uni- tion ombudsman organization in the Indian What is Lokayukta? ant during investigation. Lokayukta function largely versal access, equal opportunity for development, independent living Lstates and the origin of Lokayukta can be servant is punished. Public servant includes the Chief depends upon jurisdiction vested in him and facilities and participation in all aspects of life in an inclusive society. trace back to the ombudsman in Scandinavian coun- Minister, Cabinet Ministers, the M.L.A, the Vice- provided for taking cognizance. He protects citizens There is much that needs to be done, not just in our schools, tries. Lokayukta can be defined in simple terms as an Chancellor of Universities, Bureaucrats, Secretaries right against mal-administration, corruption, delay, but in government as well as private offices, churches and other Anti-Corruption Act or it can also considered as a and the higher-ups of the Government department. inefficiency, non-transparency, abuse of position, im- public places. It is time for us to learn and find out ways to extend watchdog to pinpoint the wrong doing of the adminis- Lokayukta is a great check on corruption, bring about proper conduct, etc. He is representative of legisla- support to PwD. tration, to look into the complaints of the people and transparency in the system, to make state administra- ture, powerful friend of citizens. he looks forward in to suggest measures to improve the effectiveness and tive machinery citizen friendly. establishing an ‘open Government’ securing respect efficiency of the Government. The establishment of Lokayukts is considered to be one of the most for the rule of law, an educator aiming at propagat- the institution of Lokayukta in the state is to provide powerful institutes in the country and Lokayukta is ing the prevention of corruption, inefficiency and oral- clean, transparent, and accountable Government of a person who is appointed by the Governor, he must administration in governance. As corruption in public the people and Lokpal afor the Central Government. be a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India or a life is a gross violation of human rights. Corruption is DAILY PATH The Lokayukta Bill was by the Parliament to fight retired Chief Justice of a High Court and an independ- anti-people, anti-development and anti-national. It is against corruption. The main objective of Lokayukta ent person not holding any office of profit, and mem- essential that the three pillars of democracy i.e, legis- is to curb the menace of corruption providing within bers are not to be a member of parliament or legisla- lature, judiciary, and executives are strong in structure the State. When any individual makes a complaint ture of state or connected with any political party and and in pure in form and are un-corrupted. Our Prayers, God’s Timing against the public servant relating to corruption, mal- comprising of a state vigilance commissioner and a administration, favoritism, nepotism, etc, the Lokay- jurist or an eminent administrator as members known Kezhokhoto Savi BIBLE READ: LUKE 1:5–17 ukta looks into such matters and investigates and if as Upa-lokayukta function together as an independent (President NVCO & national award recipient) they find out that the allegations are true, the public body which is free from the influence of the govern- Civil Right & Duties awareness campaigner THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. ~ Ephesians 3:20 Will Fight For Enforcement of Rights – NLSF he ministry has already sanc- to disperse full scholarships from the We have lost faith in the system, wit- that though the seven days ultimatum ometimes God takes His time in answering our prayers, and that isn’t tioned an amount of Rs.1344 la- state treasuries fund and duly dis- ness the zero development, poor roads and has elapsed, the federation is pursuing the always easy for us to understand. Tkhs on 28 December 2016 ref no. bursed on june 30 2017 in anticipation epidemic unemployment and on top of that issue rigorously and will strike at the right S That was the situation for Zechariah, a priest whom the angel 20014/20/2012- Education. Than why of fund to be receive from the ministry internal squabbling a resemblance of Sa- time according to the procedure of the law. Gabriel appeared to one day near an altar in the temple in Jerusalem. the delay in non-furnishment of the uti- then why our government not done the majwadi party and aftermath thereof. Accumulation of concrete facts and Gabriel told him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. lization certificate in due time and the same and earned your youth trust,why We want a stable government where evidences are on process through RTI Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John” (Luke subsequent result of delay of scholar- neglected our rights?is it called the wel- students’ welfare is given outmost and through various reliable sources 1:13, italics added). ship which in fact should be released fare of the students? Do we need the importance and overall development and therefore sooner or later if any unac- But Zechariah had probably asked God for a child years before, and he fully by now. The reasons are either due ‘Representative’ Mr. Khandu of our creating avenues for the youth. Come countability or complacency is detected, struggled with Gabriel’s message because Elizabeth was now well beyond to the inefficiency and unprofessional state? We don’t want a ‘breakfast’ election, we are in deep conscience. We it will be laid before the court of law the expected age for childbirth. Still, God answered his prayer. conduct of the department or diversion meeting, we need a ‘picnic’ of free- do not need old horse nagging in the where defaulters are exemplary punished God’s memory is perfect. He is able to remember our prayers not only or misappropriation of fund in the im- dom and our rights prevail. depilated farm, we seek young stallion and rights prevail in the court of law. for years but also for generations beyond our lifetime. He never forgets plementing department as against the The step-motherly treatment of the to charged and lead us toward the fu- Our state is in a mess and we will them and may move in response long after we first brought our requests provision that no fund will be diverted system on the student’s aspiration has ture. Let the ‘revolving chair’ be for the sweep it. The law will be invoke and to Him. Sometimes His answer is “no,” other times it is “wait”—but His for any other purpose as per the scheme. plunge so low, the voices has long being welfare and nation building. Don’t take the Federation assures to be a crucial response is always measured with love. God’s ways are beyond us, but we Why dirty the students future strangled and subdued. We are tired and us for granted, even sturdy government assets to Central and National Inves- can trust that they are good. because of deficiency and corrupt frustrated and now the voice of truth change and fall. tigating Agencies in cleaning the un- Zechariah learned this. He asked for a son, but God gave him even system?why stoop so low to grab on will prevail in the arm of justice. Do we The Federation is dismay at the lack- wanted mess in any machinery/dept more. His son John would grow up to be the very prophet who would an- the rights of the students scholarship . need a spark of ‘Arab spring’ for a change adaisical govt n no more representation of the state, only time and concrete nounce the arrival of the Messiah. Are we your future on a collateral dam- where dictatorial government falls and and memorandum will be submitted as evidences Awaits. Zechariah’s experience demonstrates a vital truth that should also en- age of the unworthy system? When Mr dirty hands in the students pocket are the same are being taken as granted. We Imliben Lemtur courage us as we pray: God’s timing is rarely our own, but it is always Khandu the chief minister of Arunach- wipe out clean? We are exposed to the will take refuge in the court justice for President, NLSF; worth waiting for. al Pradesh, to avoid delay in scholar- revolution era and are well aware of it enforcement of our rights. The Federa- Medochutuo Kiewhuo, ship directed the concern department in our precarious situation. tion appeals to all the concern students General Secretary, NLSF When we cannot see God’s hand at work, we can still trust His heart. The contents of articles in this page do not necessarily reflect the Editorial view or policy of the paper. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Monday, November 6, 2017 7 Trump Expected to Change Course on Paris The God of “The Climate Accord: UN Environment Head Second Chance” There are times when the sinners silently weep, Vishal Gulati | IANS In states like Texas and Ne- “We certainly hope that will would be a crime against future make sure the polluters pay.” Finding themselves drowning, sinking deep, vada, they are cutting costs and be the case. There’s been a sea- generations. While the conference Now is the time to invest fur- In the murky waters of worldly pleasure providing greater energy security, son of devastating wildfires and (COP23) is grounded in practi- ther in renewable technologies, not he US will change its at- They once loved to swim in at leisure, titude towards the Paris said an Solheim, who believes hurricanes, and this highlights the calities and technicalities, it’s im- look to the past, he added. Agreement and play a big corporate sourcing of renewable importance of the climate change portant to never lose sight of this In June, US President Donald To exercise their God-given freewill, role at the UN Climate electricity can be a major driver issue to the US. moral dimension,” Solheim said. Trump announced his administra- With a choice that would only kill- T of the transition to a robust, zero- “At the same time, President India and China are also great tion’s intention to withdraw from Both the mortal body and soul, Change Conference that begins on Monday in the German city of emission economy. Trump has expressed doubts over advocates for the bounties to be the Paris Agreement, throwing And parcel them to Sheol. Bonn, says Erik Solheim, head of Two years after the world unit- climate change and announced his reaped from making the shift. into doubt its role at UN climate the UN Environment Programme ed around the Paris Climate Agree- withdrawal from the Paris Agree- “The positive fact is that the talks, and related bodies like the It’s their heart that weeps, (UNEP). ment and a year after its entry into ment. We sincerely hope that that nations who are taking action are Green Climate Fund. Whilst the world gently sleeps. force, the UN Framework Conven- will change and, therefore, contin- getting a head start in building the “It is finally happening for our The crucial 12-day long ne- Sin-stained dream awakens them; gotiations on how to keep rising tion on Climate Change’s (UN- ued constructive US involvement sustainable, inclusive economies great clean coal miners!” Trump Past memory only spells ugly shame; global temperatures from reach- FCCC) 197 parties will reconvene in the process is welcome.” of the future,” said Solheim. tweeted on November 2. ing catastrophic levels will involve for the 23rd annual climate change But changes to opt renewable Favouring the need to develop He has promised to revive coal The soul’s gut-wrenching cries of protest, nearly 200 nations with an aim to talks (COP 23) in Bonn from No- technology taking place in China greater partnerships, and unlock by rolling back regulations on car- O’er the envisioned Place for its eternal rest, advance the 2015 Paris Agreement vember 6 to 17 in the backdrop of and India are extraordinary and the global barriers that renewables bon emissions from thermal power Keep them awake-wishing & longing for rescue. the US decision to pull out of the extremely positive. encounter, he said: “This includes plants. implementation. But finding none they weep and weep as their due. “What is clear is that increased climate agreement. “For me, there are two aspects bringing governments together, At COP 23, attention will turn use of fossil fuels is not the answer. The Bonn talks are expected that make this progress very im- also the private sector. I’d like to to whether the US and its allies Sometimes their weepin’ heart is seen by the Lord, to take a number of decisions nec- portant. Firstly, there is a technical see India emerge as a big player in We have to do precisely the oppo- will continue to advance an agen- Whose love, and grace, and mercy cannot afford essary to bring the Paris Agree- dimension: the shift taking place in solar energy mega-installations.” da focused mainly on mitigation, site. Even despite a push from the To be overshadowed by the sins of the world. White House for coal and gas, we ment to life, including meaningful China has helped bring the tech- World’s third-largest energy carbon markets and transparency are still seeing many US cities and progress on the agreement imple- nology such as solar and energy consumer India aims to tap 40 per of action, while neglecting or foot- Thus He chooses instead to love and scold, states embrace renewable technol- mentation guidelines, to achieve storage to scale. This has helped cent of its energy needs through re- dragging on other key issues such And gives strength and comfort to them. ogy,” Solheim told IANS in an in- a goal of keeping global warming drive down prices and make re- newable technology by 2030. as adaptation, loss and damage, fi- That they mayn’t drown in their shame, within 1.5 degrees Celsius with an newable energy solutions incred- “Private sector engagement is terview. nance, technology transfer, capac- But for death, a new life exchange aim to cut greenhouse gases from ibly competitive. crucial, and we’re already seeing ity building, transparency of sup- “This is not because of climate From the God of ‘second chance’. change but because it makes sound burning fossil fuels. “Secondly, there is an im- many firms adopt sustainability as port, compliance, and the global business sense.” The UNEP head foresees the portant moral dimension. Prime part of their business plans,” Sol- stocktake. In many parts of the US, wind US will play a big role at the Bonn Minister (Narendra) Modi has heim felt. “We need to reinforce A. Anato Swu talks on shaping the Paris Agree- described climate action as an ar- this trend, reward companies who (Vishal Gulati can be contacted at and solar energy present a very [email protected]) Satakha Town, Zunheboto compelling business proposition. ment. ticle of faith’, saying that inaction are making positive change and Women Power: How a Forest Was Saved From Timber Mafia Jamuna’s fight has not gone unnoticed. even men in her village. to keep the forest,” said Jamuna. are able to save up during the rains is suffi- Mudita Girotra | IANS The President of India has honoured her con- “I was brought up with a love and respect The group convinced the railway authori- cient for the whole year.” rmed with just water bottles and servation efforts. for nature. My father used to plant numerous ties to bar the plundered wood from being The Forest Department has “adopted” sticks, a group of poor tribal women “Few days after my marriage, when my trees in our farms in . That’s where I exported. her village, which has led to Muturkham get- Ain Muturkham village of Purbi Sing- mother-in-law, sister-in-law and a few other learnt the importance of the environment,” “Some time in 2008-09, we were brutally ting a water connection and a school. hbhum district of trekked miles women from the village took me to the forest she said. attacked by the mafia,” she said. In 2013, Jamuna was conferred with the to the sal forest that surrounded their habitat. to cut wood and get it to cook food, I felt that Pointing out how the mafia was exploiting “They pelted stones at us while we were Godfrey Phillips Bravery Award in the ‘Acts Their mission: To save the forest from being if we keep cutting the trees this way, all our the wood from Muturkham to fund their alco- coming back from the railway station after of Social Courage’ category and this year in plundered and denuded by the “forest mafia”. forests will be wiped out,” Jamuna recalled to hol needs, she said she was bewildered by the speaking to the station master. Everybody got August, she was awarded with Women Trans- Accompanied by just a dog for their safe- IANS in an interview. passive response of the community at their injured,” she added. forming India Award by the NITI Aayog. ty, these determined women made frequent In her quest, she had to battle against the habitat being slowly destroyed. For obvious reasons, Jamuna, the woman Today, she runs awareness campaigns forays into the deep forest -- with which they mafia that was chopping down trees for their “I went on to speak to a few women in whose initiatives were hampering their busi- through various forest committees in Kolhan shared a symbiotic relationship -- and have precious sal timber with complete disregard the village. I held a meeting with them several ness, was their main target. She and her hus- Division. Around 150 committees formed been able, over the years, to successfully con- for the law or the tribal tradition that prohibits times to be able to convince them that we need- band suffered most in the assault. by Jamuna, comprising more than 6,000 serve 50 hectares of forest land and its flora cutting of the trees. ed to protect our beautiful forests,” she said. “My husband got hit on his head as he members, have joined her movement to save and fauna deep in the heart of a territory that Realising that she would get little help Gradually, she mobilised a group of 25 tried to save me. It was dark and we somehow the forests. has also been a battle zone between govern- from authorities, who may well have been women from the village and armed them with managed to run away. We narrowly escaped She wants to do a lot more. “I wish to ment forces and left-wing extremists. hand in glove with the mafia, she took mat- bows and arrows, bamboo sticks and spears, death that day.” But she did not give up. do a lot... to make a lot more difference, but This group was brought together by Ja- ters in her own hands. She spoke to a few they marched into the forest to take on the Over 15 years of many fierce encounters I am bound by limited resources. I can’t in muna Tudu, 37, who has spent the last two women of the village who were quite aghast forest predators. with the mafia and relentless sensitisation of many ways afford to go beyond the villages decades of her life fighting against deforesta- at the task she had taken on. We won’t do it; With time, many men also became part of the community, Jamuna, and the Van Surak- in my state.” tion. It was in 1998, after her marriage, that this will require us to fight the men in the vil- the campaign against deforestation, but most sha Samiti that she formed, have succeeded But if I get more support, many more for- Jamuna took up this challenge of preserving lage, they told her. of the effort has continued to be from women, in protecting and conserving the 50 hectares ests like ours can be saved, she declared. the forest by making villagers develop a stake But Jamuna, who has studied up to Class said Jamuna. of forest land not just surrounding her village, X, foresaw a bleak green-less future for her- There are many daunting challenges that but around many others as well. (This feature is part of a special series that in it. seeks to bring unique and extraordinary stories Today, her Van Suraksha Samiti (Forest self and her community with no trees and for- came their way, but their single-minded dedi- Tribal communities cannot survive with- ests to sustain or protect them. cation towards their cause kept them going. out wood. They need it for various things -- of ordinary people, groups and communities Protection Group) has about 60 active wom- from across a diverse, plural and inclusive en members who patrol the jungle in shifts ‘Jungle nahi rahega toh paryavaran kaise “There were too many altercations with mostly to cook food. But they ensure that their bachega (how will we protect the environ- the village people initially.. many scuffles requirements remain within sustainable limits. India, and has been made possible by a thrice a day: Morning, noon and evening. collaboration between IANS and the Frank And sometimes even at night, as the mafia set ment if the forest is destroyed)?’ she asked. with the mafia... and I told those women that “We don’t cut trees on purpose any more Jamuna’s clear understanding of the issue in this journey, we would come across both and use the fallen trees and branches for all Islam Foundation. Mudita Girotra can be fire to the forests in random acts of vandalism contacted at [email protected]) and vengeance. soon trickled down to the other women and good and bad times, but we have to struggle our needs,” Jamuna said. “The amount we This World is Enough that a global diet with First World this process has had beneficial con- cent of their national income to de- This is a problem that seems insoluble bring down the preceding gilded age John Quiggin |Aeon levels of animal protein consump- sequences. According to estimates velopment aid. within current political structures. Yet seems finally to be losing its hold. In ...from previous issue tion would require a shift towards from the UN’s Food and Agriculture if we embraced a vision of a genuinely the US, the electoral defeat of Mitt Furthermore, many existing food chicken, eggs, and pork. That in turn Organisation, the number of chroni- If we embraced a vision of a good life, abandoning the quest for Romney and his Wall Street backers raises ethical questions, especially cally undernourished people in the ever more personal consumption, per- is another hopeful sign. production systems are not sustain- genuinely good life perhaps able in their current forms. The prob- regarding the factory production of world has declined from nearly one haps it wouldn’t be so hard to see the The ultimate barriers to achieving lems are most acute with fish, which chicken. Evidence is limited here but, billion in 1990 to 870 million today. it wouldn’t be so hard to see benefits in extending that opportunity a good life for all, free of the lash of are the primary source of protein for at least for eggs, the free-range alter- The reduction is a little more impres- the benefits in extending that to everyone. That’s not guaranteed. financial necessity, are neither techno- hundreds of millions of people. Most native does not require a substantial sive when expressed in proportional opportunity to everyone The residents of a Keynesian utopia logical nor environmental. They are in fisheries in the world are overfished increase in feed. Free-range eggs now terms: from 19 per cent of the world’s might be happy to live as the post- our beliefs, values and social institu- and many have passed the point of account for 25 per cent of the Austral- population then to 12.5 per cent now. human and pampered Eloi do in HG tions. If we collectively prefer to stay inevitable collapse. As Australian ian market and that share is rising. In Over time and across countries, that Remember again that the produc- Wells’s The Time Machine, while ig- on the treadmill, chasing bigger and experience has shown, it is possible the UK, that figure is even higher — decline closely tracks reductions in tive capacity of the global economy, noring the Morlock grunts toiling out better consumption goods, we can to manage fisheries using quota sys- around half of all eggs sold are free- poverty. It is only loosely correlated for given inputs of labour, capital and of sight. Of course, such an attitude do that, at least until we hit the limits tems, but such systems typically re- range. A utopian vision for humans with food production. materials, grows by around two per would ultimately lead to disaster, as it of sustainability. But if we choose to quire a substantial reduction in the shouldn’t have to rest on a miserable But it remains a grim fact that in a cent every year. If the citizens of rich does in the novel. use the opportunities given to us by number of boats and fishers. That life for animals. global market, food goes to those who countries were willing to allocate the But I’m an optimist in this regard. technology to eliminate poverty and means they face strong resistance If we act decisively, there are no can pay for it. So, even though the extra output from even a few months Despite all the difficulties of reach- drudgery, and to protect and restore even when compensation is available. resource constraints to prevent a world produces more than enough of this growth to development aid, ing an international agreement, and the environment, that choice is equally In poor countries, it often isn’t, and world population of 10 billion peo- to feed everybody well and could rather than to increased personal the desperate resistance of rightwing open to us. The world can’t sustain the neither are the resources to enforce ple from eating well and sustainably easily produce more, a little under a consumption, the UN’s goal could be culture warriors, the world is gradu- current consumption patterns of one restrictions. Attempts to achieve sus- by 2050. The real problem is that, billion people still go hungry every met with ease. ally moving to reduce carbon dioxide billion rich people, let alone 10 billion. tainability while maintaining fishery with the global economy organised day. As I argued in my earlier essay, There are well-known political dif- emissions. Aid has been grudging Yet everyone could have a better life output, such as the six-country Coral as it is, increases in food production even a modest redistribution of glo- ficulties here. The average American and inadequate, yet efforts to rid the right now with less energy use, more Triangle Initiative, have had some don’t necessarily mean a reduction in bal wealth towards the poorest people believes that 25 per cent of the US world of hunger and diseases such as leisure, and drastically lower emis- success, but overfishing is still the hunger and malnutrition. Most of the would allow rapid progress towards government budget is spent on foreign HIV and malaria are achieving sig- sions of greenhouse gases. And, over norm. increase in food production has gone the UN’s number one millennium de- aid and would like to cut this to 10 per nificant successes, with a fair chance a few decades, there’s nothing to stop The situation with meat is less to meet the demands of people in rap- velopment goal of halving, between cent. The true figure is that the US that we might reach the UN millenni- the whole world’s population from dire but still requires careful manage- idly growing middle-income coun- 1990 and 2015, the number of people government spends one per cent of its um development goals in advance of attaining living standards at least as ment. Ruminants such as cattle and tries. Understandably, they want to who suffer from hunger. The (mostly budget (or about 0.2 per cent of US na- the target date. Most significantly, in good as, though not the same as, those sheep emit lots of methane (mostly in share the diet of the rich world, eat- undelivered) funding commitments tional income) and most of this goes the wake of the global financial crisis, currently enjoyed by those of us in the belches) and are not very efficient at ing more meat, fruit and vegetables, made by rich nations towards those to countries that don’t really need help the culture of conspicuous consump- developed world. turning grain into meat. This means and less rice and wheat. And even goals include giving a mere 0.7 per but are politically important to the US. tion that characterised and helped to Concluded

Today’s ASTRO-PREDICTION ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): Job stress might CANCER (JUN 22 - JUL 22): A lot of calls LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): Today you might feel CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19): You may be getting to you. Drinking a lot of water would could come your way today. Some involve a strong psychic link with a friend who lives far have been making plans to take a long trip or be a good idea. Moderate amounts of exercise people who live far away, some are from friends away that you haven’t seen for a long time. You return to school for an advanced degree. Un- and rest are also indicated. Don’t eat very spicy with heavy emotional difficulties, and one might wonder what this person is up to and this til now you may have put it off. You’ve final- foods. This is a good day to catch up on reading, studying, could come from a romantic partner with whom you’re could be a bit worrying. Don’t be shy. Call! One way or anoth- ly stepped over the line and made the decision to do it. or research. Your physical self may not be what it should very anxious to get together. You might hop in the car to er, you should know what’s happening. It could be that your There’s no stopping you! You may spend a lot of time on be, but your brain is sharp. meet this person somewhere familiar in your community. friend is just having a bad day. Provide a sympathetic ear! the phone gathering information and making preliminary Don’t wear your voice out talking on the phone! arrangements. TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): Today you SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): Group activi- should feel romantic and passionate and want LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): Money matters may ties or meetings could prove fraught today as AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): Legal papers to get together with your love partner. You’ll need attention today. Bills need to be paid, those around you get pulled into discussions regarding money that you may have been work- probably do that, but it may be difficult and checks deposited, or contracts executed. The re- about which they feel strongly and on which ing on for a while should finally be done today. only arranged at the last minute. Don’t panic if you can’t lief you get from handling this should lift your they don’t all agree! This isn’t a good day to get involved in This should lift your spirits if for no other reason reach your friend during the early part of the day. Don’t spirits considerably. Get out in the fresh air, take a walk, heated discussions even if you find the idea tempting. Stay than to have it all out of the way! You should feel especially give up. You’ll have a great evening. and work off some of your energy. Get the endorphins go- out of it! Find someone who’s also staying out of it and talkative, enthusiastic, and passionate. You may want to ing. Phone a friend and spend the evening on the town. talk to that person. schedule a romantic evening with your partner. Have fun! GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 21): A woman, You’ve worked hard and you deserve it. perhaps a colleague who’s very bright and SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): The pos- PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): Some bad ex- sometimes annoying, could visit you today. VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): You’re in a great sibility of impending changes in your personal periences regarding career, family, travel, or If you aren’t careful, this person could goad mood, and you’re raring to go at just about any- or professional life could have you feeling wor- education could have a friend, colleague, or love you into a heated discussion or arouse your insecurity. thing. Your physical energy is high, so some ried and insecure. Don’t be. If anything, you’ll partner in an explosive mood today. This person Try to distance yourself. This person has issues of her exercise is indicated, possibly sports. You might benefit from these changes. There could be a lot of tension could be unpredictable now - happy one minute and in the own to deal with that have little if anything to do with want to take a short trip out of town or embark on a new and stress in the air, and it will be hard to avoid picking up depths of gloom the next. Don’t try to give advice or cheer you. Be polite and understanding and then show her course of study or try your hand at writing. Your enthusi- on this energy. Try to relax! Let yourself be carried along up him or her. It will only result in anger. Stay out of the the door! asm and optimism are high, so the sky’s the limit. by the current. way and let your friend work through it.

The contents of articles on this page do not necessarily reflect the Editoral view or policy of the paper EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Monday, November 6, 2017 8 nation News iN Brief No fear of effigy burning, fight against Three LS members nominated to Press Council New Delhi, Nov. 5 (PTI): Three members of the Lok Sabha -- T G Venkatesh Babu, Meenakashi Lekhi and corruption to go on, says Modi Prathap Simha, have been nominated to the Press Kullu/Palampur, Nov. 5 (PTI): garages full of notes which were Congress party.” Council of India (PCI) by the Speaker Sumitra Mahajan. Unfazed by the November 8 pro- banned due to his decision. He also claimed that the Con- According to the Press Council of India Act, the panel test call by the Congress on the first The opposition parties, includ- gress is now “fearing” that he shall consist of a chairman and 28 members. Out of them, anniversary of demonetisation, ing the Congress, have said they will bring a law to check benami five shall be members of Parliament of whom three will Prime Minister Narendra Modi would observe November 8 as property and book all those who be from the Lok Sabha nominated by the speaker and two today said burning effigies will not “black day” across the country have brought assets in the name of from the Upper Housee nominated by the Rajya Sabha deter him from carrying forward by organising protests and ef- others as the opposition party had chairman The MPs, whose names were announced in a the fight against corruption and figy burning, besides candlelight failed to do so when in power. Lok Sabha bulletin, were Lekhi and Simha from the ruling black money. marches. Modi said there were reports BJP and Babu is from the AIADMK. At poll rallies in Himachal The prime minister alleged that that around 3 lakh companies Pradesh seeking support for a Indira Gandhi refused to carry out have shut down after demonetisa- Man booked for raping minor girl BJP government with three-fourth note ban after a panel headed by tion and a probe into financial Mathura, Nov. 5 (PTI): A woman has lodged a majority, he accused former prime Yashwantrao Chavan recommend- dealings of 5,000 such firms has complaint against her husband, accusing him of raping, pinister Indira Gandhi of not going ed it, alleging she kept her party’s revealed frauds to the tune of Rs trying to traffic a girl, but later marrying the minor for a note ban when needed and interests over that of the nation. 4,000 crore. fearing he would be exposed, the police said today. said he would not have had to carry “Had she done note ban when “Imagine what will be the The police registered a case on Friday against Mohan out this big task had she taken the needed, I would not have had to amount of fraud committed by 3 Bharadwaj, a resident of Balipur, on the basis of a step years ago. carry out this big task. For the lakh companies,” he said, adding complaint lodged by his wife, Senior Superintendent of Modi said that over 3 lakh PTI Congress, it is never ‘dal se bada that some of these companies Police (SSP) Swapnil Mamgai said. The girl’s mother companies have shut down after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing an election rally at Palampur on Sunday. desh’ (country bigger than party). were such which dealt in black is a widow and they had met Bharadwaj during the demonetisation and a probe into For them only their party’s interest money worth crores of rupees but Vrindavan Parikrama, the officer said, adding that the 5,000 such firms has found a fraud heat of demonetisation are still grieve in the coming days. I do not comes first,” he said. had only two chairs and a table in complaining and are planning to fear burning of my effigies. My local police had not taken action in the case, but after his of Rs 4,000 crore while investiga- “The Congress and corruption their offices. intervention an FIR was registered. tion against others was on. observe November 8 as ‘black day’. fight against corruption will not are inseparable, they are like a tree Pledging his party’s support He said the Congress is “an- The Congress cannot scare me by stop,” he also said at another rally and its roots. All their leaders are for the overall development of gry” at demonetisation as it is still burning my effigies,” he said a well- in Palampur. out on bail after facing serious Himachal Pradesh, he said the hill Motorcyclist dies after being hit feeling its effect and cited it as the attended poll rally in Kullu. Modi said note ban had dis- charges of corruption and they are state needs to be freed of 5 Mafias Phagwara, Nov. 5 (PTI): A 25-year-old motorcyclist was reason for the party’s “mourning” “The Congress is planning to turbed the sleep of Congresmen speaking about putting a check on - ‘Mining Mafia’, ‘Forest Mafia’, killed while a pillion rides was injured after being hit by by giving a public protest call. observe ‘mourning’ in the coming and their anger has not cooled, corruption,” he said, adding, “Cor- ‘Drug Mafia’, ‘Tender Mafia’ and an unknown vehicle here, police said today. The two were `”Few people who faced the week. It has nothing to do except alleging they had big bags and ruption is the only identity of the ‘Transfer Mafia’. coming from Banga side on a bike when a vehicle hit them at a place close to Bhullarai crossing on the Phagwara- Mehli bypass yesterday, they said. The deceased was Aadhaar-based attendance system identified as Amanvir of Sultanpur Lodhi. The injured : Nine drown in two incidents pillion rider, Shamsher, was hospitalised here, the police said. The body of the deceased was handed over to the over to the family members,” family after post-mortem, they said. Ahmed said. for rail employees by Jan. 31 Expressing grief over New Delhi, Nov. 5 (PTI): based biometric attendance the deaths at Mastan Ghat, Cracking the whip on late- system is installed across the 30 people ill after eating at Chief Minister Nitish Ku- comers, the railway min- railway zones and divisions community feast in Odisha mar announced an ex gratia istry has said it will install by January 31, 2018, this of Rs 4 lakh to the next of Balasore (Odisha), Nov. 5 (PTI): Around 30 people Aadhaar-based biometric problem can be addressed,” fell ill with symptoms of food poisoning after eating kin of each of the deceased, attendance system across its the official added. the CMO said in a release. at a community feast in Odisha’s Balasore district. zones and divisions by Janu- In the second phase, it The villagers, who attended the feast at Kantabania Meanwhile, in Samas- ary 31 next year. will be implemented in all tipur district, the police said village on the occasion of Kartik Purnima last night, The railway board issued the offices of Railways, in- complained of vomiting, stomach pain and nausea early three women drowned in the a letter in this regard to all cluding public undertakings, Baghmati river when a small today, a district health official said. They were taken zones on November 3. attached and subordinate to the local community health centre from where 22 boat carrying over 12 people According to the order, offices by January 31, 2018. capsized. persons, including 15 children, were shifted to the district the biometric attendance Currently, the system headquarter hospital, they said. While some people system would be first imple- is already in place in the swam to safety, five were mented in the offices of all railway board and few zon- PTI rescued, said Ajit Kumar, Suspected ISIS terrorist arrested by Villagers look rescue operation after the eight peoples drown in Ganga river at Fatuha in Patna on Sunday. divisions, zones, Metro Rail al headquarters. The letter the Deputy Superintendent Kolkata, railways workshop, from the board also states the UP ATS Patna, Nov. 5 (PTI): At men, who were pulled out of drowning child and lost their of Police in-charge of Ros- factories and production biometric system should be least nine people, including the water and whom we had own lives,” he said. era sub-division. units by November 30. integrated and implemented Lucknow, Nov. 5 (PTI): The Anti Terrorist five children, drowned in thought to be dead, turned Six bodies have been Locals jumped into the “The plan is to put a in such a way that it can be Squad (ATS) has arrested suspected ISIS terrorist Abu two incidents in Vaishali and out to be alive during medi- fished out so far, said river and fished out the bod- check on the officials arriv- monitored by the divisional Zaid from the Mumbai Airport, a top police official said Samastipur districts of Bihar cal examination.” Ahmed. ies of the three women, aged ing late or not coming to railway manager’s office. today. Zaid was arrested yesterday on his arrival from today, police said. The six deceased, five Patna District Magis- between 20 and 30 years, work at all,” a senior rail It has also instructed that Saudi Arabia. “Abu Zaid, suspected ISIS terrorist was While six picnickers died children and a woman, were trate Sanjay Agarwal, who he said. official told PTI. CCTV cameras be provided arrested by the ATS team from Mumbai Airport yesterday after falling into the Ganga from Dariyapur in Fatuha had earlier informed that “All those in the boat “Once the Aadhaar- with the biometric machine. after he came from Saudi Arabia,” ADG (Law and order) river in Vaishali, three wom- sub-division of Patna district eight bodies were recovered, were involved in the business Anand Kumar told reporters here. He said Zaid was en drowned in the Baghmati and they belonged to two said, “The number of bodies of cattle-rearing. They cross residing in Riyadh and formed a social media group to river when a boat capsized families. recovered is six.” the river routinely to collect allegedly radicalise youths and lure them to ISIS. “He will in Samastipur district, they The incident happened Agarwal and Vaishali fodder,” Kumar said. 15 injured in explosion in oil mill be brought to Lucknow on a transit remand and will be said. when they had gathered Superintendent of Police The boat capsized near produced in the court. We will take him in police custody Madhurapur Dharmpur Hisar, Nov. 5 (PTI): At least admitted to different private for interrogating him,” the ADG said. I The police had earlier in atop a mound formed by silt Rakesh Kumar said the 15 labourers were injured, hospitals. the day said that nine people near Mastan Ghat for a Sun- search is on for at least two Ghat. Divers have been pressed into service to check seven of them seriously, Seven persons -- Rahul, had drowned in Vaishali. day picnic, Ahmed added. missing people. when a fire broke out in an Pankaj Ram, Suresh, Bhim Six killed in accident on Howeve r, N a se e m “Prima facie, one of “The bodies have been for more persons, he said. The rescued people were oil mill following an explo- Raj, Ganesh, Ramesh and Agra-Lucknow expressway Ahmed, the in-charge of the children fell into the brought to Fatuha for post- sion in an oil tank on Hisar- Narender received burn inju- Fatuha police station, who river and the others jumped mortem examination after taken to a local primary Kannauj (UP), Nov. 5 (PTI): Six people, including two healthcare centre. Tohan road near here today, ries ranging from 90 per cent visited the spot, said, “Three into the water to rescue the which they will be handed the police said. to 100 per cent, police said. minors, were killed after their car rammed a divider on The explosion in the oil Their condition is stated the busy Lucknow-Agra expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s tank took place following a to be the critical, said police. Kannauj district and caught fire, police said today. The leakage in the boiler, they Eight labourers received incident happened around midnight when Vinay, a 22- No one can have the audacity to export cow said. 20 per cent to 85 per cent year-old resident of Bihar’s Siwan district, was returning It took five hours for burn injuries and have been to Delhi alongwith his younger brother, Abhay (20), a 30- fire brigade personnel from admitted to private hospitals year- old woman, two children, aged five and six months, meat from UP, says Yogi Adityanath and the car’s driver, a police official said. The car collided Lucknow, Nov. 5 (PTI): Cow meat is by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s Gau- first government in the state to put a Hisar, Tohana, Barwala and in Hisar. Narwana to extinguish the The police chief of Hisar with the divider near the NCC plot in Talgram, around not exported from Uttar Pradesh and raksha Vibhag (cow protection wing), ban on illegal abattoirs. 152km from Lucknow, and caught fire. no one can have the audacity to do Adityanath said, “It is absolutely wrong “If any person indulges in cruelty fire. district, Manisha Chaud- so, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi and incorrect to say that the largest to cows (leave aside talk of killing of The impact was so pow- hary visited the spot and Adityanath said today. volume of cow meat is exported from cows), he will find himself behind erful that the roof and walls hospitals to take stock of the Quit if unable to control price rise, of the mill crumbled and it situation. The UP chief minister asserted that Uttar Pradesh. Not an iota of cow meat bars,” Adityanath, a priest-turned- give jobs — Rahul to BJP govt. even cruelty to a bovine could lead a can be exported from UP. No one can politician, said. Grazing land for cattle soon turned into a heap of The incident comes close debris. on the heels of an boiler blast New Delhi, Nov. 5 (PTI): Congress vice-president Rahul person behind bars not to talk of kill- have the audacity of doing so, as it is has been identified in UP and we have Gandhi today asked the Narendra Modi government ing cows. banned in UP.” initiated drives to free encroached graz- All the injured were in the NTPC plant in UP shifted to Hisar and were which left 33 persons dead. to stop delivering “hollow” speeches and quit if it was Addressing an event organised here Adityanath said that his was the ing land, he said. unable to stop prices from rising and give jobs to the people. Gandhi, whose Twitter feed has become more active of late, posted on the micro-blogging site: “Mehngi gas, mehnga ration, band karo khokhla bhashan, daam Congress likens Modi’s mitron to Gabbar’s kitne aadmi the bandho, kaam do, varna khali karo singhasan.” This Dharamsala (HP), Nov. 5 (PTI): Services Tax “Gabbar Singh Tax” on the promises the BJP made to project was sanctioned in the last that he has scared the daylights roughly translates to “costly gas, dearer food items, stop The Congress today upped the ante during a rally in Gujarat. the people of the state before the 41 months,” the Congress leader out of them. The BJP has failed to delivering hollow speeches, fix prices, give jobs or quit the on the issue of GST, drawing a par- The Congress leader claimed 2014 Lok Sabha polls. claimed. counter the Congress on the devel- seat of power”. allel between lines made famous by the Modi government was the first He said various sections of Modi promised that the com- opmental works it has undertaken Bollywood villain Gabbar Singh central government to levy a tax society were affected by the “lop- mon man will fly between Delhi in HP,” he said. Woman killed by jilted lover in and Prime Minister Narendra on farmers in the form of the GST. sided” policies of the NDA gov- and Shimla for Rs 2,036, “but a “All our senior leaders are Modi’s characteristic way of ad- “Eighteen per cent tax is levied ernment. ticket at present costs Rs 15,000- campaigning... Rahul ji will be Uttar Pradesh dressing the people. on agriculture and 12 per cent on Interacting with news persons, 20,000”, he said. campaigning tomorrow, Anand Jhansi (UP), Nov. 5 (PTI): A 21-year old woman was “People feared Gabbar (Singh) agriculture equipment... the first he said Modi had in Solan in 2014 “The people of Himachal feel Sharma is here... so are Manpreet allegedly shot dead by a jilted lover who also shot himself when he used to say ‘kitne aadmi time in India. promised to raise the import duty cheated... the BJP makes big prom- Badal, Raj Babbar, Sushil Kumar in Mewati Pura locality in the city, police said today. the (how many people were there)’ “Farmers are working hard to on apples to protect local growers, ises, but fails to keep them after Shinde, Jitendra Singh, we are all The incident took place yesterday when the woman was and now they fear Modi when he fill our stomachs, and they must but nothing was done. Over three coming to power,” he said. here,” he said. near her house and Rohit Khushwaha (24), a resident says ‘mitron (friends)’ because they be exempt from tax... That is why lakh tonnes of apples are imported Surjewala rejected Prime Min- He alleged that demonetisation of Panchvati colony shot her, killing her on the spot, do not know what is coming next,” Rahul Gandhi has termed GST from the US, China and New Zea- ister Narendra Modi’s charge that had led to no real gains. “There they said. Later, he also shot himself and was taken to a party spokesperson Randeep Sur- Gabbar Singh Tax,” he said. land, he claimed. the Congress had conceded defeat is unemployment and runaway hospital, where his condition was stated to be stable, the jewala said at a rally here. Surjewala accused the Modi “The promise of building a and its senior leaders had fled the inflation. The double whammy of police said. Rohit was in love with the woman and when Surjewala’s remarks come days government of being “anti” railway line from Mandi to Leh field, leaving chief minister Virb- demonetisation and GST has hurt she refused his proposal he took the extreme step, the after Congress vice- president Ra- Himachal Pradesh, which goes to and making HP a tourism paradise hadra Singh to campaign alone. the common man and small busi- police said, adding a probe is on in the matter. hul Gandhi dubbed the Goods and polls on November 9, and reneging has not been kept. No tourism “Our chief minister is so strong nesses irreparably,” he said. The rare and unseen side of Mahatma Gandhi New Delhi, Nov. 5 (PTI): His known aspects of Gandhi’s life unsuccessful lawyer to a globally benefited him profoundly. logical text accompanying some started to research about each many are unaware of,” he says. life and ideals remain an inspira- is being showcased at Bikaner celebrated crusader of human “I was a non-scholar so rare photographs of Gandhi that one of them. There was vast Kapoor also talked about tion for many across the world, House here. rights, the exhibition and the everything about him fasci- bring out his unique complexi- material in the British Library Gandhi’s failed attempt at but it was the complexity of his The show, which is an out- book are the result of years of nated me. The fact that he was ties. that chronicled his visit to Lon- meeting with Pope Pius XI in character that made Mahatama come of a recent book “Gan- research on a subject that is close ambidextrous, that he could Believing on his own in- don and the time he had spent in December 1931 and his love Gandhi a fascinating subject for dhi: An Illustrated Biography” to Kapoor’s heart. make sandals, that twice snakes stincts partly as a publisher and South Africa,” he said. for cricket. countless academic, artistic and penned by publisher and author “I knew very little about crossed over him and and he partly as a reader, Kapoor read Other than the documents “When he went to Italy he literary works. Pramod Kapoor, incorporates Gandhi ji, same as we all know wasn’t harmed at all...all these and researched every story he and letters from several agen- was denied a meeting with the Yet, some of the finer de- Gandhi’s evolution from a mis- about him through school. little things fascinated me,” he could find about Gandhi while cies, British Library in London then Pope. The papal adminis- tails of his life and intellectual chievous, fun-loving boy, into But when I started researching said. collecting the photographs and and Nehru Memorial Library, a tration said that there was very growth have remained obscure the Mahatama. about him a professor told me The exhibition, which was other documents. large portion of the photographs little time left for the day. due to scattered letters, photo- “There is a little bit of Gan- if I wanted to know something inaugurated by Gandhi’s grand- “After researching for almost have been taken from the private “But I found some docu- graphs and documents in private dhi in everyone, and through about Gandhi I have to read daughter Tara Gandhi Bhattach- five years, I believe there were families who knew Gandhi. ments archived at Scotland Yard and public collections around this exhibition I hope people collected works about him,” he arjee, also included ambassadors many things that could have es- “I have picked up those in London which said that Pope the globe. find theirs,” Kapoor said. told PTI. and senior functionaries from caped the attention of a scholar things which could fascinate a didn’t want to see a man who To bring them all together, From his schooling and mar- A curious Kapoor found the Embassies of Russia, Bel- because his thesis is for someone layman about Gandhi ji. There was improperly dressed, “ he an exhibition of some of those riage in Kathiawar to his first himself going through a collec- gium, France, Germany, Italy, else to read. are several photographs which said. rare photographs, documents brushes with the grandeur of tion of 98 volumes with 500 pag- UK and USA. “I picked every single story were not public along with some The exhibition is set to con- and letters focusing on little London and from a relatively es each that fascinated as well as The show includes chrono- that I read about Gandhi ji and rare aspects of his life which tinue till November 15. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Monday, November 6, 2017 WORLD 9 At least 75 dead in IS attack in Syria’s Deir Ezzor Trump in Japan, begins Beirut, Nov. 5 (PTI/AFP): At least 75 extremist group in separate offensives. zor. civilians were killed in an Islamic State The Britain-based war monitor, On October 12, a car bombing in group car bombing that struck a gath- which relies on a network of sources the northeastern province of Hasakeh ering of people displaced by fighting on the ground inside Syria for its infor- killed at least 18 people, including in eastern Syria, a monitor said today. mation, reported yesterday that dozens displaced people and Kurdish security five-nation Asia tour Yesterday’s attack in the eastern had died in the blast. forces, the Observatory said. Tokyo, Nov. 5 (IANS): US President Donald Trump on province of Deir Ezzor killed “at least Fighting across Deir Ezzor prov- Sonia Khush, Syria director at the Sunday said that “no dicta- 75 displaced civilians including chil- ince has sent thousands of civilians Save the Children charity, said Saturday tor” should underestimate dren” and wounded 140, said Rami fleeing for their lives, some straight into an estimated 350,000 people have fled Washington’s resolve, as he Abdel Rahman, head of the Syrian the desert. the recent fighting in Deir Ezzor prov- arrived in Japan to begin Observatory for Human Rights. Some had sought refuge in a desert ince, half of them children. his five-nation tour through Abdel Rahman said the victims area controlled by the SDF on the east- “The situation in the city, and Asia, media reports said. had fled battles in the province, where ern bank of the Euphrates River where surrounding countryside, has been “No one, no dictator, Syrian regime forces and a US-backed the yesterday bombing struck. especially bleak with civilians trapped no regime should underes- Kurdish- Arab alliance, the Syrian It was not the first attack attributed between the fighting and all too often timate American resolve,” Democratic Forces, are fighting the to IS against civilians fleeing Deir Ez- caught in the crossfire,” she said. The Guardian quoted Trump as saying to cheering servicemen after he landed at the Yokota Air Base near 622,000 Rohingyas News IN BrIef Tokyo earlier on Sunday. “You are the greatest 27 dead as Typhoon Damrey bat- threat to tyrants and dicta- have taken refuge in ters Vietnam tors who seek to prey on the Hanoi, Nov. 5 (PTI/AFP): At least 27 people have innocent,” he said, adding died and nearly two dozen are missing after Typhoon that authoritarian regimes Bangladesh, says Hasina AP/PTI Damrey barrelled into Vietnam, authorities said today, could also take the route just days before the country welcomes world leaders to “towards prosperity and U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by first lady Melania, second from left, Japanese Prime Minister Dhaka, Nov. 5 (IANS): Bangladesh has given Shinzo Abe, right, and his wife Akie, left, speaks to members of the media before having a dinner at Ginza Bangladesh Prime Minister shelter to the refugees on the APEC summit. The storm, which made landfall peace”. Ukai Tei, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Toyko. yesterday, is the worst in decades to strike the southern “No nation should ever Sheikh Hasina on Sunday humanitarian grounds, said said that 622,000 Rohingyas the prime minister, while coastal region -- an area normally spared typhoons that underestimate American Melania Trump was re- agents in the 1970s and 80s. visit Camp Humphreys, a usually hit further north. More than 40,000 homes were resolve... Every once a while ceived by the US Ambas- The meeting may include US military complex south have already arrived in the reiterating the need for My- country and urged Myan- anmar to take them back at destroyed as heavy rains and 130 km/h (80 mph) winds in the past they underesti- sador to Japan, William a former abductee who re- of Seoul but would not go to tore through the region, leaving 27 dead and 22 missing, mated us. It was not pleasant Hagerty, and the Japanese turned in 2002. the heavily fortified demili- mar to repatriate them im- the earliest.The Rohingya mediately. crisis had erupted on August according to Vietnam’s disaster management office. for them, was it? We will Minister of Foreign Affairs, During their talks, the tarized zone (DMZ) on the Coastal Khanh Hoa province, home to the popular white never yield, never waver and Taro Kono, reports CNN. leaders are expected to border between the South Sheikh Hasina, who was 25, following a series of at- speaking at the inauguration tacks by Rohingya rebels on sand Nha Trang beach, was hardest hit with 16 dead and never falter in defence of our The President also laud- discuss North Korea’s nu- and North. 10 injured, the government said. people, our freedom and our ed the assembled troops as clear and missile threats Trump will then visit of the 63rd Commonwealth multiple government posts great American flag.” “brave warriors” who are and might also jointly urge China on November 8 Parliamentary Conference in Rakhine, following which Trump’s first-ever vis- “the last bulwark against China and other countries where he will participate in in Dhaka, also urged Myan- the army had un- Five killed in two suicide bomb at- it to Japan comes amid threats” facing the US and to increase pressure on a series of events with his mar to stop the persecution leashed a large-scale military tacks in Iraq’s Kirkuk heightened tensions with Japan. Pyongyang. counterpart Xi Jinping, the of the Rohingyas. offensive in the region. At least five people were North Korea over its nu- “We dominate the sky. On the economic front, BBC reported. “Over 622,000 Myan- According to witnesses Kirkuk (Iraq), Nov. 5 (IANS): killed and 15 injured on Sunday in two suicide bomb at- clear programme and mis- We dominate the seas. We they are expected to agree In Vietnam (November mar nationals have fled to and nonprofits, the offensive tacks targeting a paramilitary Hashd Shaabi base in the sile tests. dominate the land and to strengthen cooperation in 10-11), Trump will attend Bangladesh to escape per- has killed hundreds of civil- ethnically-mixed city of Kirkuk, a local police source Pyongyang launched space... You put hope in the energy sector. They will the Asia-Pacific Econom- secution in recent times,” ians and reduced around said. The attacks occurred in the afternoon when a sui- two ballistic missiles over every soul that yearns for also discuss further coopera- ic Co-operation summit Hasina was quoted by Efe as 300 villages to ashes. cide bomber detonated his explosive belt at the entrance Japan and has threatened to peace” Trump said. tion on foreign infrastructure in Danang and make a saying.“The inhuman per- On Saturday, Simon of the headquarters of a Hashd Shaabi group, known as conduct a hydrogen bomb Trump along with Japa- projects. state visit to Hanoi. He secution meted out on the Henshaw, acting assistant Saraya al-Salam, at Atlas Street in central Kirkuk city, test in the Pacific Ocean. nese Prime Minister Shinzo En route to Japan, expects to meet his Rus- Rohingya population in the secretary of state for the some 250 km north of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, the In another remark, Abe will play golf at the the President on Saturday sian counterpart Vladimir Rakhine state of Myanmar Bureau of Population, Ref- source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity. Trump said US forces “al- Kasumigaseki Country Club stopped in Hawaii where he Putin here. and their forceful expulsion ugees, and Migration to ways, always win. This in Saitama later in the day visited the USS Arizona Me- His final engagement from their homeland have Myanmar and Bangladesh, is the heritage of the US with the country’s top golfer, morial at Pearl Harbor - the will be a summit of South- created instability in the said Washington will use One killed, three injured in Los armed forces, the greatest Hideki Matsuyama, state- scene of the 1941 Japanese East Asian nations in the region and beyond,” she sanctions to pressure Myan- force for freedom and jus- run public broadcaster NHK attack that drew the US into Philippine capital, Manila added. mar to probe alleged human Angeles bus shooting The figure raises the rights violations against the tice that the world has ever reported. World War Two. (November 12-13). At least one person was number of Rohingya refu- Rohingyas. Before the lat- Los Angeles, Nov. 5 (IANS): known”. On Monday, Trump will He also took part in a The last time a US presi- killed and three others wounded on Saturday in a shoot- gees in Bangladesh men- est crisis erupted, at least The Air Force One land- visit Emperor Akihito and briefing at the US Pacific dent made such a mara- ing incident in a popular tourist spot near US western tioned in the latest report by 300,000 Rohingyas were ed at the US-controlled base Empress Michiko. He is Command. thon trip to Asia was when city of Los Angeles, police said. The fatal incident took the United Nation’s Inter- living in Bangladesh, out at about 10.37 a.m. (local also scheduled meet with After Japan, Trump will George.H.W. Bush visited place about 1 a.m. on Saturday when some occupants of Sector Coordination Group of whom only 34,000 have time) on Sunday where the families of Japanese citizens head to South Korea on the region in late 1991 and a birthday party bus got into a quarrel with another group on Thursday, by 15,000. refugee status. President and First Lady abducted by North Korean November 7 where he will early 1992. from another bus parked behind, according to police. “One of the buses had a group of people that got off the bus, got into an altercation of some sort with another group that was on another bus that was directly parked Catalan separatists would lose Hundreds urge peace in behind it, at which point shots were fired,” Xinhua news agency quoted Saul Rodriguez of Santa Monica Police votes in Dec. election — Polls anti-Trump protest in S. Korea as telling Local ABC 7 news channel. Barcelona, Nov. 5 (PTI/ legal referendum. The clear winner would 200 migrants rescued off Libyan coast Catalonia’s separatist AFP): Catalonia is currently be ERC (Republican Left Tripoli, Nov. 5 (IANS): The Libyan Navy has rescued ERC party, whose leader under direct rule from Ma- of Catalonia), followed by 200 illegal immigrants off western Libyan shores, said is in custody, would win drid after its majority sepa- Ciudadanos, which was an official. “A patrol of the Libyan Navy rescued 200 December regional elections ratist parliament last month founded in Catalonia as an illegal immigrants on a rubber boat that crashed into the but the independence coali- declared independence, and anti-independence party, Libyan territorial waters,” Xinhua news agency quoted tion as a whole could lose its Rajoy called a December 21 and the Socialist party. Mahmoud Shabrak, documentation officer of the Libyan absolute majority in parlia- election in a bid to “restore Puigdemont’s conserva- Navy, as saying. The rescued migrants include women ment, according to opinion normality” to the region. tive PDeCAT would come who are of African nationalities, Shabrak added. The im- polls published today. And on Thursday, a fourth, with 14 to 15 seats. migrants, who have been rescued by the Libyan Navy, are PDeCAT, the party of Spanish court detained ERC In another poll published detained in receptions centres with poor living conditions. deposed Catalan leader leader Oriol Junqueras and by the conservative La Ra- Carles Puigdemont, who other deposed regional min- zon daily, the three separatist is currently in Belgium and isters over their role in Cata- parties would only secure 65 Landmines kill 8 civilians in Oct in refused to appear before a lonia’s independence drive. lawmakers, seven less than AP/PTI judge in Madrid last week, The poll in La Vanguar- in the 2015 election. Anti-war protesters wearing masks of U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Libya’s Benghazi would only come fourth, the dia found that the three in- It also said the number Un, right, march after a rally demanding peace of the Korean peninsula near U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Landmines planted by ter- Korea, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. Tripoli, Nov. 5 (IANS): two surveys suggest. dependence parties would of pro-independence voters rorist groups in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi According to one poll get 66 to 69 lawmakers in would drop from 1.9 million Seoul, Nov. 5 (PTI/AFP): Hundreds of blazoned “Peace, not war” and “We want killed eight civilians and injured 11 others in October, published in Catalan daily the 135- seat regional parlia- in 2015 to 1.7 million out of South Koreans protested today against peace”.Many protesters slammed both Benghazi hospital said. The hospital said in a statement La Vanguardia, independ- ment, where an absolute a total electorate of over five an upcoming visit by Donald Trump and Trump and Kim for heightening the risk that the statistics were from the areas of Sabri and the ence parties ERC, PDeCAT majority is 68. million people. called for peace as the US President begins of conflict.“Trump and Kim... are using city centre, where the remaining militants are stationed, and the far-left CUP would an Asian tour dominated by North Korea’s the current military standoff for their own Xinhua news agency reported. “The victims include only win 46 per cent of nuclear programme. political gain, while we South Koreans are two Palestinians and an Egyptian national,” said the votes, 1.8 per cent down on Catalonian ex-president hands Trump, who arrived in Tokyo, is set to trembling with fear of war!” one activist statement. the last election in Septem- visit the South from Tuesday to Wednesday said on stage.One mother whose son is serv- ber 2015. himself over to Belgian police as part of his first Asian trip as head of state ing the South’s mandatory two-year army Britain orders removal of anti- The poll -- which was that also includes Vietnam, China and the conscription accused Trump of putting her carried out from October Madrid, Nov. 5 (IANS): Former President of Catalonia Philippines.He is scheduled to hold a summit son’s life at risk. Pakistan slogans from cabs 30 to November 3 -- also Carles Puigdemont on Sunday handed himself in to the with President Moon Jae-In and visit a US “My heart stirs at every single word suggested pro-unity parties London, Nov. 5 (IANS): Days after Islamabad sum- Belgian police accompanied by his lawyer, according to military base, with all eyes on his message to Trump says about North Korea,” she said. would win more votes than moned the British High Commissioner to lodge a protest Efe news agency. the North and its leader Kim Jong-Un. Organisers estimated the number of in 2015. over the display of anti-Pakistan slogans on London cabs, Spain has issued an arrest warrant for the former re- Tensions flared after Pyongyang staged protesters at around 2,000. It said the conservative transport authorities in the British capital have ordered gional, who is wanted by Madrid for actions related to his a sixth atomic test in September and test- The latest standoff between Trump Popular Party of Prime Min- the immediate removal of offensive advertisements. Ac- push for secession from Spain. launched multiple missiles capable of reach- and Kim has raised concern among South ister Mariano Rajoy, the cording to Radio Pakistan, the transport company con- Puigdemont travelled to Belgium after Madrid took ing the US mainland, while Trump and Kim Koreans, who have over decades grown centrist Ciudadanos and firmed initiating an inquiry into the matter while assuring control of the region and now faces charges of rebellion, have traded colourful personal attacks. indifferent to regular threats of attack from Catalonia’s Socialist party disciplinary action against perpetrators of the malicious sedition, misuse of public funds, disobedience and breach South Korea is a key US ally and hosts Pyongyang.But some Trump advisers say would together win 44 per campaign. The development came after Pakistani social of trust relating to the secessionist campaign. 28,500 US troops but many of Trump’s US military options are limited because any cent, or five per cent more. media users spotted the cabs in London. On Friday, On Saturday, Puigdemont called for a united Catalan critics in the South see him as a warmon- armed conflict on the peninsula would be Most of the remaining the Foreign Office issued a statement saying: “Foreign political front in the face of the forthcoming elections. ger whose recent war of words with Kim expected to cause huge casualties. 10 per cent, it said, would Secretary Tehmina Janjua called in British High Com- On Thursday, nine members of his sacked cabinet has heightened tensions on the flashpoint Seoul is home to 10 million people and go to Catalunya en Comu, a missioner Thomas Drew to convey Pakistan’s serious were ordered by Spain’s high court to be held on remand peninsula.“We oppose war! Negotiate for only about 50 kilometres from the heavily- party that is anti-independ- concern over the controversial slogans.” pending an investigation and potential trial. peace!” the protesters chanted in central fortified border, within range of Pyongyang’s ence but supports holding a Seoul, waving banners and balloons em- artillery. Australia refuses New Zealand of- fer on refugees Sydney, Nov. 5 (IANS): Australian Prime Minister In Lebanon, Hariri exit raises spectre of fresh war Malcolm Turnbull on Sunday turned down a renewed Beirut, Nov. 5 (PTI/AFP): Saad Hariri’s outstrips that of Lebanon’s own armed forces Twelve years on, Lebanese politics “In that event, the two main camps in offer from New Zealand to resettle some refugees from a resignation from Lebanon’s premiership has is far greater than its share of cabinet posts. remain just as toxically sectarian and the Lebanon will clash too.” Papua New Guinea (PNG) detention centre, the media raised fears that regional tensions were about For years now, Lebanon has been deeply threat of another flare-up very real. Hariri Over the past few weeks, a Saudi min- reported. About 600 men are refusing to leave a de- to escalate and that the small country would divided between a camp dominated by even said yesterday he feared going the way ister, Thamer al- Sabhan, has unleashed commissioned Australian centre on Manus Island saying once again pay a heavy price. the Shiite Tehran-backed Hezbollah and a of his father. virulent attacks against Hezbollah on social they fear attacks from locals, reports the BBC Turnbull Analysts said the Saudi-backed Sunni Saudi-supported movement led by Hariri. His resignation came in a context of media. said he would not, at this time, take up the offer from politician’s move yesterday to step down “Hariri has started a cold war that could high tension between Saudi Arabia, once “The terrorist party should be pun- his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern. The two from the helm less than a year after forming escalate into a civil war, bearing in mind that the region’s powerhouse, and Iran, which has ished... and confronted by force,” he wrote leaders held talks here earlier on Sunday. a government was more than just the latest Hezbollah is unmatched in Lebanon on the played an increasingly prominent political last month. hiccup in Lebanon’s notoriously dysfunc- military level,” Khashan said. and military role in the region recently. Other than just an internal conflict, ana- Philippines deploys security for tional politics. The rift in Lebanon’s political class led to On Friday, Hariri met Iran’s most lysts also do not rule out an external attack “It’s a dangerous decision whose conse- the assassination in 2005 of Hariri’s father seasoned diplomat, Ali Akbar Velayati, on Hezbollah, be it by Saudi Arabia directly Asean summit quences will be heavier than what Lebanon Rafik, an immensely influential tycoon who before flying to Saudi Arabia and resigning or by the Shiite militia’s arch-foe Israel. Manila, Nov. 5 (IANS): The Philippines authorities can bear,” Hilal Khashan, a professor of made his fortune in Saudi Arabia. from there via a Saudi-funded television “Hariri is saying ‘there is no government on Sunday deployed close to 60,000 police officers and political science at the American University Investigations pointed to the responsibil- network. any more, Hezbollah is not part of it’... and soldiers to coordinate the security at the Association of of Beirut, said. ity of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s “The timing and venue of the resigna- he is thus legitimising any military strike Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit, which will Hariri announced his resignation in a regime and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah. tion are surprising... but not the resignation against Hezbollah in Lebanon,” Khashan be held here from November 10 to 14. In addition to the broadcast from Saudi Arabia, accusing Iran Other political assassinations in the anti- itself,” said Fadia Kiwane, political science said. leaders of the 10 Asean member countries, the Presidents and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah of taking Hezbollah camp ensued, then a month-long professor at Beirut’s Saint Joseph University. Israel and Hezbollah fought a devas- of the US and China, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping over his country and destabilising the entire war between the powerful militia and neigh- “The situation is developing rapidly and tating war in 2006, and Israeli politicians respectively, as well as leaders of the European Union, region. bouring Israel, as well as violent internal we’re at a turning point... there could be have ramped up the rhetoric lately, warning Russia, Japan and Australia, are also expected to attend Hezbollah is part of the government, but clashes that harked back to the dark days of a deadly clash between Saudi Arabia and that its military was prepared for war with the summit, reports Efe news. the clout of a group whose military arsenal the 1975-1990 civil war. Iran,” she said. Lebanon. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Monday, November 6, 2017 Kate Upton and Justin Verlander tie the knot Model Kate Upton and baseball star Justin Verlander got married in a lavish ceremony. The 25-year-old model and the 34-year-old Houston Astros pitcher exchanged wedding Mirror vows in Italy on Saturday, reported E! online. For her big day, Upton donned a white 10 dress with lace sleeves and wore her hair in a side part with loose waves and a veil pinned in the back. Verlander wore a dark coloured tux with a bow tie and bridesmaids wore different blush coloured gowns. The wedding took place at the Rosewood Cas- ENTERTAINMENT tiglion Del Bosco resort. Upton shared her engagement news last year in May at the MetGala. (PTI) Miss Earth 2017 ‘I seek peace, freedom from prominence’, says Amitabh Bachchan ollywood icon Amitabh wrote, and further recalled how they Lord: ‘Lord ! Is it true that we are Bachchan says at 75 he moved against a UK paper and won. the chosen people?’ The Lord looked only seeks freedom from He said how after almost 25 years benevolently at the Jew and in a most prominence, which has later, their name was cleared in the gentle voice replied: ‘Yes my son .. seen him face allegations scandal. you are the chosen people’. And the inB the Bofors scandal, Panama Papers “When the media carried the Jew replied: ‘Dear Lord... Would you case and most recently for “illegal news here in India, the press during mind choosing someone else for a construction” on his property. one of its interactions with me asked change... Coz we’ve had enough!’” “At this age and time of my life, me what I was going to do about it... Big B concluded: “I often wish I seek peace and freedom from promi- Whether I would seek information on that for myself.” nence... To be left to lead the last who did it, or seek retribution. IANS few years of my life with and within “What retribution and myself... I do not seek epithets, I information will I seek? Will it abhor them... I do not seek headlines, take away the years of suffering I do not deserve them/.. I do not seek and mental torture that we went acknowledgement, I am not qualified through? Will it cure... Will it for it,” Amitabh posted on his blog on rest? No, it will not... So I told Sunday. them, the media, I do not wish Amitabh’s post comes just days to make any comment on it... after his lawyer denied any illegal the matter is over for me.” construction on the actor’s property Amitabh also brought up his in Mumbai’s Goregaon East area mention in the Panama Papers in relation to a notice sent by the leaks. BrihanMumbai Municipal Corpora- “We were asked for reac- tion (BMC). tions, for responses, for justifica- “The mentioned ‘notices’ have yet tion or not, for replies to their to be seen or served to me. But I guess investigative queries... Two PTI/AP in time it shall come.” instant replies were given out by Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco, second right, of the Philippines, waves as she poses with Colombia’s Juliana Franco, right, Miss Earth Water 2017 In the lengthy post, Amitabh said us... Of denial and misuse of (1st Runner up), Australia’s Nina Robertson, left, Miss Earth Air 2017 (3rd Runner-up) and Russia’s Lada Akimova, second from left, Miss Earth when there are accusations, “at times, name. They were printed... but Fire 2017 (2nd Runner-up) following their coronation at the Mall of Asia Arena in suburban Pasay city south of Manila, Philippines, Saturday, I would prefer to correct the man- the questions continued.” Nov. 4, 2017. Eighty-five beauty contestants took part in the beauty pageant which has a unique advocacy of saving Mother Earth. ner... At times it is prudent to remain “The fullest cooperation has quiet”. been extended at all hours as But on an issue such as the BMC dutiful citizens.. And even after, allegation, he said it’s the “system if there is any more query that that shall resolve it, not the media”. needs to be addressed, we shall I’ve been waiting to feel less angry to The actor, who has been in the comply,” he added. industry for over four decades, also In the end, he quoted a Jew- cited past examples, such as what he ish joke. speak out, says Uma Thurman went through when his family’s name “A Jew passes away and cropped up in the Bofors scandal. goes to Heaven, knocks on the ma Thurman said ready, I’ll say what I have to say,” “For years we were grilled, de- door of the Lord, and having she is “waiting to feel Thurman told Access Hollywood. clared traitors, abused and humiliated suffered the ostracized life that less angry” before she Weinstein, who worked with by the hour for several years...,” he the community has, asks the addresses the Harvey Thurman on “Kill Bill”, “Pulp Weinstein scandal Fiction”, and various other films, andU the ongoing problem of sexual is currently under investigation by harassment in Hollywood. police in New York, Los Ange- Film on 1983 cricket World Cup set for April 2019 release The “Kill Bill” star, however, les, Beverly Hills, and the UK for 83”, a Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as star World Cup, I had no idea the role, ever since I started said “it’s commendable” for so sexual assault accusations. film which will cricketer Kapil Dev. that from that day onwards finalizing the script.” many women to come forward with Numerous women have come tell the story of The film follows how, cricket in India will change Shibasish Sarkar, Chief their own experiences of harass- forward against Weinstein in the India’s incred- under the captaincy of then forever. As a filmmaker, Operating Officer, Reli- ment and assault. wake of exposes from The New ible 1983 cricket newbie Kapil Dev, the In- for me, the journey to that ance Entertainment, said: “I don’t have a tidy soundbite York Times and The New Yorker, World“ Cup victory, will dian cricket team defeated win, filled with raw energy “Winning the ‘83 cricket for you because I’ve learned I while even more individuals have release on April 5, 2019, West Indies. It tracks the and sheer passion of that World Cup was a very am not a child and I have alleged similar behaviour from its makers Reliance En- coming-of-age of not just young Indian team, is proud moment for us as learned that when I’ve men like former Ama- tertainment and Phantom a cricketing team, but of a probably one of the most Indians and we at Reliance spoken in anger, I usu- zon Studios head Roy Films in association with young nation in the eyes of exciting stories I have Entertainment aim to bring ally regret the way I Price, Kevin Spacey Vibri Media and Kabir the world. worked on. back those glorious mo- express myself. and directors Brett Khan Films, announced Khan said in a state- “And it’s great to have ments for the current and “So I’ve been Ratner and James on Sunday. ment: “As a young school Ranveer come on board to future generations through waiting to feel less Toback. The Kabir Khan boy, when I watched play Kapil Dev, as honestly, this film.” angry and when I’m PTI directorial will feature India win the 1983 Cricket I could see no one else for IANS Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs I came into films as a changes name woman, says Vidya Balan Sean Combs, who is rom playing a sari-clad Last November, I had a ‘Kahaani 2’, in lady in her debut film March this year I had ‘Begum Jaan’ and also known as Puff “Parineeta” to essaying now ‘Tumhari Sulu’ is coming. So yes, I mother to megastar Am- am doing enough experimentation as a Daddy or P. Diddy, itabh Bachchan in “Paa” performer.” F-- National Award-winning actress The story of “Tumari Sulu” -- releas- has announced he Vidya Balan has taken on myriad ing on November 17 -- revolves around a roles all in just 12 years of her Bol- middle-aged ordinary housewife Sulo- now wishes to be lywood career. Now geared to be seen chona aka Sulu who is a happy-go-lucky called Brother Love. as a full-of-life housewife in “Tumhari person with an extraordinary calibre. Sulu”, she says she is unapologetic There are characteristics of Sulu that he ‘I’ll Be Miss- about her age and happy that she Vidya likes. ing You’ hit- never tried to “act” like a teenager on “I love how easily she can laugh, how maker - who is also screen. enthusiastic she is. Though she is a home- known by monikers “I came into the film industry as a maker, she is always looking for something including Puff Daddy woman at the age of 26. Now I am a hap- more from life. She has a list of hobbies Tand P. Diddy - revealed on his 48th py 38-year-old lady. I have been married and she always wants to try every oppor- birthday on Saturday (04.11.17) that for five years. I am not apologetic about tunity that is coming her way. In fact, that he now wants to be known as Brother Love. my age and I know there will always be is how she lands up in a radio station and He wrote on Twitter: “I decided to change my name some work for me in whichever age I am. gets a job as a radio jockey.” again! My new name is LOVE aka Brother Love. #Take- I have never tried to act like a teenager, but What are Vidya’s own hobbies? Dat.” you know what, it was never a conscious “No, I do not have many hobbies. In an accompanying video, the rap mogul admitted the decision,” Vidya told IANS in an interview When I am not shooting, I am at home. I move was “risky” but he no longer feels like the person he here. love cleaning my house... I have OCD (Ob- used to be. He said: “Hey y’all. I have some very serious Hasn’t she missed out on playing the sessive-Compulsive Disorder). I also enjoy serious news. I’ve been praying on this. I decided that - I roles a quintessential Bollywood heroine is reading books, watching films. Though it know it’s risky and I know it’s corny to some people - but I known for? has been quite some time since I have read decided to change my name again. “The role of a teenager and dancing a book, because since the last two years, I “I’m just not who I am before. I’m something different. around the trees never excites me... was so busy shooting these three films, I Some new name is Love aka Brother Love. I will not be They never did. What excites did not get time. answering to Puffy, Diddy, Puffy Daddy or any of my me is now I can experiment “Otherwise, I chill at home. I love other monikers but Love or Brother Love.” with roles and characters spending time with family, going out for The ‘Can’t Hold Me Down’ rapper was known being in my age. Perhaps a long drive... I love all that,” added the as Puff Daddy in 1997, but the following year, he that also makes writer like actress, who is married to producer Sid- TickeT raTes used his real first names of Sean John. Suresh Triveni to write a dharth Roy Kapur. HILL STAR Silver Rs. 80 In 1999, he opted for Puffy, and in later character like Sulu and Born and brought up in a middle-class Gold Rs. 150 years he’s also been known as P. Diddy and approach me for the South Indian family in Mumbai, Vidya Movie Schedule Platinum Rs. 320 Diddy. film,” Vidya said. has grown up with traditional values and a Hill Star is thrilled to announce its valued HillStarCinema Meanwhile, the Bad Boy Records founder But isn’t choosing very progressive mindset. fans that the hall is now live at BookMyShowIN You can recently admitted he feels like the “luckiest certain kinds of “You know, I am the first Palakkad now BUY tickets online! man in the world” because of his children, films limiting Iyer girl to join Hindi films as an actress... Quincy, 26, Justin, 23, Christian, 19, her talent? Or is As a community, we are very traditionalist. twin girls D’Lila Star and Jessie James, that giving her Our focus is always on studies, classical and daughter Chance, all 10, from more room dance and music. Acting is never taken as past relationships. for experi- a profession there. But I am blessed to be Speaking after being named mentation? born in a family where my parents gave me the richest celebrity by Forbes “I am and my sister, wings to fly. magazine, with an estimated worth experi- “Of course, we sisters are born and of $820 million, he said: “That menting brought up in Mumbai, but our upbring- doesn’t matter to me. I don’t care in my ing is very different. We are emotionally about the Forbes list. I care about way. In a safe and secure. My parents told me to do being a great dad. “I got three year, I have everything to the best of our ability without girls, three boys, and they’re really three films thinking too much about the result. We are kind, great people. They got a lot of and each taught that the result is not in our hands, love in their heart. I’m the luckiest man character is but efforts are, so always put your best ef- different from fort,” she added. 11 am, 2 pm: Ittefaq 5 pm 8 pm: Thor in the world.” (Hindi) Ragnarok (Eng 3D) femalefirst.co.uk one another. IANS EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Monday, November 6, 2017 SCIENCE AND TECH 11 Humanity’s days are numbered, AI will cause Scientists predict how mass extinction, warns Stephen Hawking aliens could look like London, Nov. 5 (IANS): dictions that are indepen- might look like. London, Nov. 5 (IANS): our survival, otherwise when our own minds are Humans could have more dent of Earth’s details. “We still can’t say Earth is becoming too there will be “serious con- amplified by AI. in common with our ex- This is a useful ap- whether aliens will walk small and humanity is sequences”. “Perhaps with the tools tra-terrestrial neighbours, proach, because theoreti- on two legs or have big bound to self-destruct, Professor Hawking of this new technological than initially thought, cal predictions will apply green eyes. with AI replacing us as added: “I believe we have revolution, we will be able new research suggests. to aliens that are silicon But we believe evo- the dominant being on the reached the point of no re- to undo some of the dam- The findings, led based, do not have DNA, lutionary theory offers planet, according to scien- turn. Our earth is becom- age done to the natural by scientists from the and breathe nitrogen, a unique additional tool tist Stephen Hawking. ing too small for us, global world by the last one - in- University of Oxford, for example,” said Sam for trying to understand Professor Hawking population is increasing dustrialisation. revealed that aliens are Levin, a researcher at the what aliens will be like, says that our time on at an alarming rate and “And surely we will potentially shaped by varsity. and we have shown some Earth is numbered after we are in danger of self- aim to finally eradicate the same processes and Using this idea of examples of the kinds we passed the point of “no destructing.” disease and poverty. Every mechanisms that shaped alien natural selection as of strong predictions we return”. Last year, at the open- aspect of our lives will be humans, such as natural a framework, the team can make with it,” Levin The theoretical physi- ing of Cambridge Univer- transformed, In short, suc- selection. addressed extra-terres- added. cist says that developments sity’s artificial intelligence cess in creating AI, could The new theory sup- trial evolution, and how “There are potentially in AI have been so great centre, Professor Hawking be the biggest event in the ports the argument that complexity will arise in hundreds of thousands that the machines will one Stephen Hawking. said that AI could either be history of our civilisation. foreign life forms un- space. of habitable planets in day be more dominant the best or worst invention “But it could also be dergo natural selection, The study, published our galaxy alone. We than human beings, ex- replicates itself. space programme should humanity has ever made. the last, unless we learn and are like us, evolving in the International Jour- can’t say whether or not press.co.uk reported. “This will be a new be humanity’s top priority “This will be a new how to avoid the risks. to be fitter and stronger nal of Astrobiology, also we’re alone on Earth, He told Wired Maga- form of life that outper- “with a view to eventually form of life that outper- Alongside the benefits, AI over time. makes specific predic- but we have taken a small zine: “I fear that AI may forms humans.” colonising suitable planets forms humans.” will also bring dangers, “In the study, we offer tions about the biologi- step forward in answer- replace humans altogether. Hawking, 75, said that for human habitation”. “The potential benefits like powerful autonomous an alternative approach, cal make-up of complex ing, if we’re not alone, If people design computer humans need to leave This will allow us to of creating intelligence are weapons, or new ways which is to use evolution- aliens, and offers a degree what our neighbours are viruses, someone will de- Earth if we are to continue leave Earth and colonise huge. We cannot predict for the few to oppress the ary theory to make pre- of insight as to what they like,” he added. sign AI that improves and as a species. He said a new another planet to ensure what we might achieve, many.” Asteroid that killed dinos Cold dust detected around Late preterm birth may up heart risk in adulthood Sydney, Nov. 5 (IANS): dysfunction in adulthood. could help fight cancer Earth’s nearest star Babies born in the late pre- These findings are par- term period or during the Washington, Nov. 5 (IANS): minus 230 degrees Celsius, as ticularly important as late 35th week of pregnancy are Astronomers at Chile’s Atac- cold as that of the Kuiper Belt preterm infants are often at a higher risk of develop- ama Large Millimeter/sub- in the outer Solar System. assumed to escape the long- ing cardiovascular diseases millimeter Array (ALMA) In addition, the ALMA term morbidities known in their adulthood, a new observatory have discovered data also hinted at the pres- to impact on very and ex- study has found. cold dust around the closest ence of an even cooler dust tremely preterm babies, the The study found that star to Earth, indicating an belt about ten times further researchers said. preterm babies were more elaborate planetary system, out, indicating the presence of The research, published likely to show an altered says a report. an elaborate planetary system. in the journal Experimen- control of the heart rate dur- Proxima Centauri is a “The dust around Prox- tal Physiology, looked at a ing any high and low energy faint red dwarf lying just four ima is important because, pre-clinical model of late functions. light-years away in the south- following the discovery of preterm birth in sheep who Late preterm females Late preterm males sidered very low risk for ern constellation of Centaurus the terrestrial planet Proxima were drugged in order to are more likely to suffer meanwhile lack innate re- morbidity and mortality (The Centaur), orbited by the b, it’s the first indication of induce early labour (or al- from a decreased sympa- flexes that normally bring after birth,” said Beth Al- Earth-sized temperate world the presence of an elaborate lowed to give birth natu- London, Nov. 5 (IANS): The team used ultra-high thetic nervous system acti- their blood pressure back lison, from the Monash Proxima b that was discovered planetary system, and not just rally). A 10-km wide asteroid that resolution mass spectrom- vation of the heart, which to normal when it gets too University in Melbourne, in 2016, and the closest planet a single planet, around the star The progeny were fol- wiped out dinosaurs when etry to highlight which pro- is an early marker of cardio- low or too high. Australia. to the Solar System. The new closest to our Sun,” Anglada lowed for up to a year and it crashed into earth over 65 teins in the cancer cells were vascular disease and further “Infants born during The study asserts that observations reveal emission said. then underwent extensive million years ago contains being targeted. They found slows down the heart rate the 35th week of preg- even a late preterm birth from clouds of cold cosmic If confirmed, the nature testing for cardiovascular a rare metal -- iridium - that that the compound had leading to heart failure. nancy are generally con- leads to cardiovascular and metabolic function. could be used in the effec- damaged proteins that man- dust surrounding the star, of an outer belt is intriguing, tive treatment of cancer, re- age heat shock stress and which presents a glow that given its very cold environ- searchers have found. glucose metabolism, which could be coming from a region ment far from a star that is Scientists from the UK and are known to be crucial mol- between one to four times as cooler and fainter than the China have demonstrated ecules for cancer’s survival. far from Proxima Centauri as Sun. Microsoft to end last free Windows 10 upgrades in December that iridium - a rare metal When the researchers tested the Earth is from the Sun, the Both belts are much fur- delivered to Earth by the the iridium compound on astronomers led by Guillem ther from Proxima Centauri San Francisco, Nov. but users who use acces- stricting the free upgrade a public announcement asteroid - can be used to a clump of non-cancerous Anglada, from the Instituto than the planet Proxima b, 5 (IANS): If you use sibility features, got an offer to specific assistive prior to ending the of- kill cancer without harming tissue they found it had no de Astrofisica de Andalucia which orbits at just four mil- Microsoft’s accessibility extension of that promo, technologies. If you use fer” to “The accessibility healthy cells. effect, meaning it seems to (CSIC), at Granada in Spain, lion kilometres from its parent features and want a free a report in ZDNet said assistive technology on upgrade offer expires on Laser-based techniques are be a highly targeted treat- said in a statement. star, the report noted. Windows 10 upgrade, on Saturday. Windows, you are eli- December 31, 2017”. emerging as viable treat- ment that doesn’t attack The dust lies in a belt that “This result suggests that better hurry up because Accessibility features gible for the free upgrade The general ‘Upgrade ments for cancer, targeting healthy cells. The research extends a few hundred mil- Proxima Centauri may have Microsoft is closing this in Windows are options offer.” to Windows 10 FAQ’ tumours far more precisely was published in the journal lion kilometres from Proxima a multiple planet system with last deal on December to help users who may According to the re- page was revised to in- than the shotgun blast of Angewandte Chemie. Centauri. It has a total mass a rich history of interactions 31. have trouble using their port, Microsoft quietly clude the expiration date radiation and chemother- Iridium is relatively rare on of about one hundredth of the that resulted in the forma- Microsoft stopped of- computers normally. edited that page last week for this offer. That page apy. Researchers from the Earth naturally, but scientists Earth’s mass and is estimated tion of a dust belt,” Anglada fering free Windows 10 In July, Microsoft an- and updated the original was “last reviewed” on University of Warwick in have found a spike in the to have a temperature of about explained. upgrades in July last year nounced: “We are not re- statement “We will make October 24. the UK and Sun Yat-Sen Chicxulub crater, an impact University in China have crater buried underneath found that laser light can the Yucatán Peninsula in turn iridium into an effective Mexico, which is often as- Pancreatic cancer survival linked to four genes—Study cancer killer, the newatlas. sociated with the asteroid com reported. The team cre- impact that wiped out the N e w Yo r k , N o v. 5 and Women’s Cancer cer returns), and overall ated a compound of iridium dinosaurs. (IANS): Researchers have Centre in Boston and survival (from surgery to and organic materials, and “The precious metal plati- found that alterations in Stanford Cancer Institute. death), compared to pa- then introduced it into a num is already used in more four main genes are re- In all cases after the tients with a single or two lung cancer tumour grown than 50 per cent of cancer sponsible for how long tumours were removed, altered genes. in the lab. When red laser chemotherapies,” says Peter patients survive with pan- scientists extracted DNA Pancreatic cancer is light is shone onto it through Sadler, lead author of the creatic cancer. from the cancerous tissue aggressive and generally the skin, the compound is study. “The potential of “The research helps and nearby normal tissue has poor survival odds. activated, converting the other precious metals such us to understand how and conducted next-gen- “Patients who can un- oxygen in the tumour into as iridium to provide new the molecular features eration DNA sequencing dergo surgery as part of singlet oxygen, a poisonous targeted drugs which attack of pancreatic cancer im- on the specimens. treatment often survive form of the element that ef- cancer cells in completely pact prognosis on an in- The analysis cen - longer and some patients fectively kills the cancer cells new ways and combat resis- dividual level and gives tred on the activity of fare best when they can re- from the inside. With cancer tance, and which can be used us more facts to guide the KRAS, CDKN2A, ceive chemotherapy prior becoming resistant to certain safely with the minimum of patients, and importantly, SMAD4, and TP53 genes. to surgery. But having treatments, it’s crucial to find side-effects, is now being to design future research Results showed that customised, molecular in- new methods such as this. explored. It’s certainly now studies,” said study co-au- lished in the Journal surgically removed. were treated at the Univer- patients who had three or formation will provide an Further study found that the time to try to make good thor Aram Hezel, Medical JAMA Oncology, in- Adenocarcinoma is by sity of Rochester Medical four of the altered genes even greater understand- compound was effective as it medical use of the iridium Oncology at University of volved 356 patients who far the most common type Centre’s Wilmot Cancer had worse disease-free ing of how the disease is managed to penetrate every delivered to us by an asteroid Rochester. all had pancreatic adeno- of pancreas tumour. Institute; the others at survival (the time between likely to progress in each layer of the tumour. 66 million years ago!” For the study, pub- carcinoma that could be Ninety of the patients Dana Farber/Brigham surgery and when the can- patient,” Hezel noted.

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C M Y K 12 SPORTS Indian women lift Asia Cup; Hemavi Ayemi strikes gold qualify for 2018 World Cup

Hemavi Ayemi fighting out of the Combat Academy, Nagaland won a gold medal for Nagaland at the 3rd National Muay Thai and Muay Boran Championship, U-67kgs at the NEHU SAI multi-sports indoor stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya. This is the second nationals gold medal Hemavi Ayemi has won representing the state. On the way to the final he beat Delhi's Sanil in the quarters, Ashem Tondonba Singh from Manipur in the semifinal and 's Darshan B.S. in the finals. Naga cyclists win at mountain bike challenge

PTI Members of the Indian women's hockey team members pose with their medals and trophy as they celebrate after beating China to win the women's Asia Cup hockey title and qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Kakamigahara , Japan on Sunday.

Kakamigahara (Japan), Tiantian Luo, who con- With the first quar- quarter rather positively as saw both teams play at par Nov. 5 (PTI): Goalkeeper verted a penalty corner in ter ending in a stalemate, they stayed persistent with with each other and not Savita produced a stunning the 47th minute. India came back looking an aggressive attack. They allowing either of them to save in a tense shootout as It was in 2004 when the determined to find a break- dominated ball possession stay in control. India won the Asia Cup to Indian women's team had through. The Indian for- with accurate passing, ro- With nine minutes left secure qualification in next clinched the Asia Cup tro- wards kept the pressure tating the ball and testing for the final hooter, India year's hockey World Cup phy by beating Japan 1-0. on China as they made China's patience. upped the ante, desperately following a nerve-wracking It was advantage China brave forays into the strik- Neha Goyal and Lili- trying to find a gap in the win over China in the final right at the start as a stick ing circle. ma Minz showcased good 15-yard mark, but the Chi- here on Sunday. check in the circle saw In- Navjot came close to dribbling skills to steer past nese defenders were reso- The team broke a dia concede a penalty cor- converting a field goal in Chinese defenders but a lute. Meanwhile, China 13-year-old jinx when skip- ner in the second minute of the 17th minute but her second goal remained elu- won their fourth PC of the per Rani scored the final the game. diving effort was blocked, sive even as the clock ticked match with little less than goal and Savita foiled an However, Savita was at even as skipper Rani made away. three minutes to go for the attempt from the rivals to her best and padded it away a quick attempt to find a On China's part, they final whistle. ensure a 5-4 win. while an alert Deep Grace deflection. stayed disciplined in their But it was brilliantly India had failed to cleared the ball. Soon after, It was not until the 25th defence to deny India a saved by rusher Sunita qualify for the last World Indian forwards launched a minute when India found chance to score through Lakra and almost imme- Cup and finished ninth in swift attack with Navneet their first breakthrough as a PC. diately, India launched a the 2010 edition. Kaur and Vandana work- Navneet and Rani played The final quarter was counterattack but only to Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): 2017'. and abroad, only eight cy- Rani scored twice while ing in tandem to find space give-and-take before pen- tense as China won a PC send the ball wide off the Out of three top positions, Alemba and Kevilebo clists were able to complete Monica, Lilima Minz and in the Chinese D but an etrating the circle, only to through successful video target and complete the full team Nagaland comprising had recently completed the race. Alemba finished Navjot scored a goal each attentive Wang Na averted assist Navjot, who took a referral in the 47th minute. time in a stalemate. Kevilebo Zhotso and Alem- the grueling 450 kms race 5th and Kevilebo featured in the shootout. danger. clear shot on goal. Tiantian Luo kept low as Savita was adjudged ba Thongliu Tikhir took the touching altitudes of al- among the top ten cyclists Earlier, it was Navjot China, meanwhile, T h o u g h C h i n a she improvised from the Goalkeeper of the Tourna- 2nd and 3rd positions re- most 14,000 ft at Arunachal of the race. The cyclists are Kaur who scored India's won their second PC but launched a counterattack injection to find the right ment. spectively at the Adventure Pradesh's Tawang Festi- supported by the Nagaland lone goal in the 25th min- Savita was spot on yet soon after, Indian defend- corner of the post, scoring The men's team had and Mountain Biking Asso- val mountain bike race cycling community without ute while China found again to pad away Meiyu ers were up to the task. a sensational equaliser. also emerged Asia Cup ciation, Meghalaya 'Wakh- where out of 35 cyclists any formal training or sup- a late equaliser through Liang's flick. India began the third The following minutes champions early this year. iri Enduro MTB Challenge from around the country port from Government. Unity College's M.Com students' sports meet held Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): Unity College, Dimapur post graduate students (M.Com 1st and 3rd Se- mester) had their first annual sports meet at the college campus on Nov. 2 and 3. The inaugural func- tion was chaired by Tia- benla of M.com 3rd se- NIATHU GROUP mester and the inaugural speech was delivered by SPORTS FESTIVAL 2017 Dr. S.K Chhabra, Prin- cipal Unity College Di- mapur. In the two-day sports meet the students actively participated in various in- door and outdoor events with full sportsman spirit. the college, Oren Ovung, students while the vote 1st Semester. The overall In the closing ceremo- in his speech lauded the of thanks was proposed champion was bagged by ny the administrator of sportsmanship of the by Bangtok LS, M.com Blue house. First doubles badminton c’ship held Classic Cup Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): ren Imsong and Katoshe Zhovi Mera and Rokosi- Swu, in a closely contested MONDAY'S FIXTURE er Savino were crowned match that displayed bril- Foster’s FC vs Seiyhazou Hill Boys FC at 10 th th th champions of the first open liant prowess from both am 13 , 14 , 15 NOVEMBER, 2017 doubles badminton cham- sides amid howls of sup- pionship 2017 which con- port for both teams from Sporting Club vs Dejavu FC at 11:30 am A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of the cluded on Saturday evening the spectators. Veracious FC vs EIMI United at 1 pm at Ward-5, Medziphema The champions romped Niathu Group under the aegis of the Niathu Privilege Club town. home richer by Rs. 10,000 Kimhoma Youth FC vs Naga Terriers at 2:30 The young, promis- while the runners-up were pm ing duo smashed out their left contended with Rs. veteran opponents, Me- 5000. th HOTELS & RESORTS LAST DATE OF ENTRY :10 NOVEMBER, 2017 PLEASE CONTACT NYUVITHO NYUTHE, DSO DIMAPUR (ORGANISING SECRETARY) ON MOBILE Sarita, Sonia and Lovlina enter semis of Asian boxing meet NUMBER 9436207718 / 8730938602 FOR ANY INFORMATION RELATED TO THE SPORTS FESTIVAL Ho Chi Minh City (Viet- Borgohain defeated fine ringcraft to dodge the Neeraj (51kg) went down nam), Nov. 5 (PTI): The Erdenetuya Enkhbaatar attacks. in a unanimous verdict to DISCIPLINES & EVENTS AND CONTACT PERSONS FOR ENTRIES seasoned L Sarita Devi of Mongolia by an unani- Sonia, on the other Chinese Taipei's Chol Mi (64kg) along with two mous decision. hand, had to stave off a Pang in her quarterfinal Volleyball (Men’s & Women’s) Tennis (Men’s Singles & Invitation Doubles) other boxers advanced to Sarita, who returned stiff challenge from Ka- contest. Mr. Repa [9436013634] Mr. Asa Khate [9436261009] the semifinals and assured to the amateur fold after zakhstan's Nazym Ichsha- The boxer Badminton Boys and Girls Under 17 Billiards & Snooker themselves of medals as trying her luck in the pro- nova in a split verdict to was decidedly off-colour Mr. Justin Shikhu [8575109909 / 8416054788] India enjoyed another fessional circuit earlier this enter the last-four stage, even though her right (Singles & Doubles and Invitation Doubles) fruitful day at the Asian year, took full advantage assuring herself of her hook did come off well Mr. Tali Jamir [9436005242] Cycling (Road Race) Women's Boxing Cham- of her opponent's reluc- second medal at the event. occasionally. Cricket Mr. Vikeduo Linyü [9856000248] pionships here. tance to attack and con- She is a former silver- However, that was Mr. A. Rahman [9436006779] Apart from Sarita, nected some lusty right medallist at the continen- never going to be enough world championships sil- hooks to take the upper- tal meet. against a resolute rival, ver-medallist Sonia Lather hand early in the bout. A very aggressive So- who did not miss any op- (57kg) and Lovlina Borgo- At the very begin- nia had Ichshanova on portunity to connect on hain (69kg) also entered ning of the second round, the backfoot early on, counter-attack. In the end, the semifinals. Melieva faced a standing the sheer ferocity of her it wasn't a surprise when Sarita, a former world eight count after a flurry punches standing out. the judges gave a unani- champion eyeing her sixth of combination punches Although Ichshanova mous verdict in favour of medal at the Asian meet, from the Indian left her tried her best to match the the Taipei boxer. ENTRY FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT defeated Maftunakhon dazed. power, the Indian did just Yesterday, Olympic = Niathu Resort, Dimapur = Popular Sports Store, Hotel Trinity East, Dimapur Melieva of Uzbekistan, Melieva gave a better about enough to get a split medallist M C Mary Kom while Sonia edged past account of herself in the verdict in her favour. (48kg), Priyanka Choud- = Kiran Sports, Dimapur = Hotel Vivor, Kohima Kazakhstan's Nazym Ich- final three minutes but Earlier, India were not hary (60kg) and Shiksha = = shanova in the quarterfi- Sarita was up for the chal- off to a great start as Na- (54kg) had advanced to the Sports Inventory Center, Kohima Sports Zone Located at PR Hill, Kohima nals. lenge and displayed some tion's Cup gold-medallist semifinals. DP-224

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