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VOL. XVII NO. 189 | PAGES 12 ` 5/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018 Mon's super teens have a lesson in breaking stereotypes State’s eastern regions trade of working on bikes, stopped many women in Esther Verma Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): she plans to open a garage history such as Helen of The phrase ‘it’s a man’s too. “From there at least I Troy or Joan of Arc as well. world’ did not stop 17-year will be able to earn my own The gender bias plague to rally for 'frontier old Pongam N Konyak from money and will be able to in which the society is in did Wangti village in Mon dis- do some things.” not seem to stop the teenag- trict to break a stereotype. Pongam and her com- ers either. “I wanted to learn In a field where men stand, panion Nginlei, who is also more and I asked the owner Nagaland' today she has taken upon her a green belt in Taekwondo, — who was more than hap- slender shoulders, with an- are being taught without py enough to have one of his Eastern Mirror Desk Likhum Pumji, and the told Eastern Mirror that the other feisty teen 16-year old salary at the workshop, mechanics teach,” she says. Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): Yimchunger Tribal Council. organisation, along with Nginlei Konyak, the way of which is located at the Fire Pongam informed that A public rally by the dis- The rally is in solidar- the apex tribal bodies, shall the martial arts — and the Brigade in Mon town. They due to the attention she tricts of Nagaland’s eastern ity with the ENPO’s call be submitting a represen- mechanics of old fashioned have been at the trade for received from social me- region in support of the for a separate state and tation to the prime min- hard work. the past three months. dia she received calls from Eastern Nagaland People's would be conducted in the ister of India stating the Pongam is a black belt in When queried if there various taekwondo coaches Organisation’s (ENPO) de- areas each of the organisa- demand. Taekwondo. She has three was any reaction when they from Dimapur and Kohima mand for a separate state is tions represents namely The secretary affirmed gold medals and a silver began working at the work- as well. “I always wanted to scheduled to be conducted Tuensang, Kiphire, Mon, that the ENPO’s demand under her belt from state shop, Pongam replied that open an institute for martial on Thur. July 12. The "state- Longleng, Noklak district for a separate state was championships during the even in taekwondo there arts and give classes but as I hood demand" rally was and Shamatore town in ‘uncompromising’ and no years 2012-15. The teenager came discouragement from have mentioned, financially organised by six apex tribal Tuensang. The slogan for other alternative would be also won a gold medal in the many people who said ‘it’s it is impossible. So if I get the bodies of the eastern re- the rally is "We demand accepted. Their demand first ever Nagaland Olym- a man’s sport.’ So Pongam opportunity to work in some gions viz. the Chang Khulei frontier Nagaland." The for a 'separate state' stands pics in 2017. and Nginlei “definitely re- institute I will,” she said. Setshang, Khiamniungan rally will be from 10 am to firm, he said. It is for stated With the many acco- ceived a lot of negativity” What started as a jour- Tribal Council, Konyak 12 noon, it was informed. reason that the six apex lades she has brought to the for taking up the job at the ney into the world of taek- Union, Phom Peoples’ The ENPO’s General tribal bodies are organising community, Pongam made garage. wondo for Pongam was also Council, United Sangtam Secretary Manlang Phom the rally, Phom said. known that nothing much “How will we move a lesson about the constant has changed even after her forward if we listen to the threat that women face and winning streaks. That is un- negativity and stop our- still are facing. “There are til one day when Nginlei’s selves from doing some- many rape cases and we 9 killed in Manipur landslide, 7 bodies recovered bicycle broke down and thing good for us?” Pongam must learn how to protect they had to visit a small asked saying that it was the ourselves if we are ever in workshop to get the bicycle only thought she has in her any situation,” she replied. fixed. head. “Just move forward and “We went to Amos Ga- Pongam konyak, left, and Nginlei Konyak Deep rooted preju- don’t let negativity and in- rage to get the bicycle fixed dices in the Naga society sult stop you. There is noth- and saw the mechanical done,” said Pongam. cult to do many things due has stopped young women ing that a woman cannot do work being done on bikes Pongam’s vision is sim- to the financial situation,” from moving forward with that a man can do,” is what which made us curious ple: “My parents are mere she said. She said that once what they want to achieve. the young girl encourages to learn how it was being farmers and it is very diffi- she learns the tricks and That being said nothing her peers with. Govt. orders visible Body of woman recovered from well Eastern Mirror Desk The victim was said to be in firmed the murder, adding that Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): A de- her late forties, and was stated to investigations were on. generic drug shelf composed body of a woman be from the Gorkha community. The Medziphema Town Youth was found from a well at Medz- She was unmarried and was re- Organisation (MTYO) has con- at pharmacies iphema town in Dimapur on siding alone at ward-8 of Medz- demned the alleged murder and Wednesday afternoon. She was iphema town. It was learned that has termed it ‘barbaric and cold Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): The health reported to have been missing for she earned a living by doing petty blooded’. authorities have ordered pharmacies a week until her body was found business and had been residing in The MTYO issued a press and chemists and likened medical on July 11. the town for over ten years. release asserting that it would dealers keep a separate shelf or rack to The body was said to have According to the Gorkha Un- not allow perpetrators of such hold generic medicines that are visible been found wrapped in a bed- ion of Medziphema, the victim criminal activities to disturb the to citizens. sheet and was inside an unused went missing for a week. After ‘congenial’ atmosphere of the A house in Tamenglong district in Manipur that was affected by a landslide on Wednesday. The establishment of Dimapur well that was located near her receiving complaints from neigh- town. It stated that the organisa- district’s Chief Medical Officer issued a place. The case is suspected to bours and relatives about her dis- tion would cooperate with the Our Correspondent Five children of Gaithua- Expressing deep pain, he notice on Wednesday. The notice cited be murder and suspected to appearance, the town’s youth and law enforcing agencies to help Imphal, July 11 (EMN): Nine nang Riamei of New Salem assured that an ex-gratia the central government’s order of June have taken place at the victim’s members of the unit launched a maintain peace within its juris- people, mostly children, area lost their lives in the of INR five lakh would be 12 2018 stipulating a provision of sepa- residence. Information available search on July 9. diction. have died while seven oth- incident while a housewife given to the next of kin of rate shelf or rack for generic medicines at the time this new report was As the family members had The MTYO has requested the ers have been injured in a Meijinglakliu Pamei and her the deceased. He instructed visible to all consumers in retail shops. being filed stated that traces of agreed for a post-mortem, the authority in concern to leave no landslide that was caused son were killed when their the deputy commissioner blood stains and a lock of hair body was brought to Dimapur stone unturned in hunting down by heavy rains in Manipur’s house at Neigalong area was of Tamenglong to provide were spotted at her place. The for necessary formalities, it was the culprits. The organisation also Tamenglong district in the swept away by the landslide. immediate assistance to the CM urges front door of her room was locked informed. requested citizens to coordinate early hours of Wednesday, A baby boy and a three- victims and to monitor the from the outside and the window When contacted, the women with the police so that the guilty official sources said. The year old daughter of Lan- situation. was open, the reports said. cell of Medziphema police con- persons are brought to justice. bodies of seven persons thailung Kamei were also A team led by Consumer citizens to worry including a mother of one reportedly washed away at Affairs and Public Distribu- of the victims have been Ramgailong area during the tion Minister Karam Shyam about population recovered, but the bodies incident. Their bodies were Singh and Education Min- BJP MLA charged by CBI in Unnao rape case of two children are yet to be yet to be recovered at the ister Th Radheshyam, ac- Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): The chief Lucknow, July 11 (PTI): The politician with the promise of job. was raped by the MLA, they said. recovered, updates said. time this news report was companied by some senior minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, has CBI today charge sheeted Uttar The agency has found that Sengar, a four-time MLA who The landslide took place being filed. officials of the state’s gov- urged citizens to give attention to issues Pradesh BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh the minor girl was raped at the represents Bangermau in UP in between around 2 to 3 am Manipur’s Chief Minis- ernment, visited Tamen- concerning population and its impact. Sengar for the alleged rape of a residence of the MLA on June 4, legislative assembly, was arrested on Wednesday at three dif- ter N Biren Singh stated in glong with a local legislator A twit by Rio on Wednesday mentioned minor girl in Unnao at his resi- 2017 at 8 PM where she was taken on April 13. ferent places namely New a tweet that rescue opera- to assess the situation. They family planning as a factor that also dence on June 4 last year, officials by Sashi Singh, officials claimed. The case came to light after Salem in ward-4, Neigailong tions were underway. “I am distributed relief materials ensures a better future for the children. said here. The agency has alleged that the victim allegedly attempted in ward-2 and Ramgailong deeply saddened to know to the villagers. Rio tweeted: #WorldPopulationDay In the charge sheet filed in the girl was again gang raped by a self-immolation out Chief Minis- in ward-3 of Tamenglong that nine precious lives lost The district administra- seeks to focus attention on the urgency special CBI court here, Sengar different set of accused between ter Adityanath's residence. district headquarters, lo- due to land slide at 3 places tion of Tamenglong has and importance of population issues. and his associate Sashi Singh June 11 and June 20, 2017 which A purported video of the girl's cated about 150 km west of in Tamenglong headquar- also opened a relief control Let us uphold the "human right" to fam- have been charged with criminal is also being probed by the CBI, father before his death had gone Imphal, police sources said. ter, till now 7 bodies have room in the office of the ily planning and join hands to give our conspiracy and other offences un- they said. The officials said local viral in which he had alleged that Out of nine, eight of the been recovered 2 bodies of deputy commissioner of future children a better world to live in. der IPC and section 3 and 4 of the police had not registered an FIR he was mercilessly beaten up, victims are under 18 years children yet to recovered. Tamenglong to give assist- World Population day is observed on The Protection of Children from related to the alleged rape by the including with rifle butts, by the of age, police said. The dis- Rescue operations is on,” ance to the affected and to July 11 every year. It seeks to raise aware- Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) MLA which took place on June 4. MLA's brother and others in the trict’s authorities under the he tweeted. monitor the situation. ness about global population issues and which relates to rape of minors. They had only registered an FIR presence of police. supervision of the deputy A condolence mes- Reports said that most to increase people's awareness about The development came three related to the gang rape, they said. The case caused a huge em- commissioner were en- sage from Biren conveyed of the shops and markets of various population issues such as the months after the agency was The role of doctors, police and barrassment to the BJP govern- gaged in rescue operations sympathy to the bereaved the hill town closed during importance of family planning, gender handed over the probe in the al- officials of district administration ment in the state which recom- at the time this report was families and prayed for eter- the day in solidarity with the equality, poverty, maternal health, and leged rape of the minor girl who is still under probe, they said. mended a CBI probe in April going to press. nal peace to the departed. affected families. human rights. was lured at the residence of the The victim has alleged that she this year. Mirror Takes Restore Taj Mahal or demolish it, unhappy SC tells government New Delhi, July 11 (IANS): lethargy" on the part of the to your apathy?," observed area spread over the districts The Supreme Court on authorities. the bench. of Agra, Firozabad, Mathura, Wednesday came down "There is absolutely no The Uttar Pradesh gov- Hathras and Etah in Uttar heavily on the Centre and willingness to protect the ernment had earlier told the Pradesh and Bharatpur in the Archaeological Survey Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal has to bench that it would place Rajasthan -- to explain viola- of India (ASI) for not being be protected. Either we will before the court a draft of tion of it's orders prohibiting able to protect the iconic Taj shut it down or you demol- vision document on pro- expansion of industrial units Mahal, issuing a warning it ish or restore it," the bench tection and preservation of in the zone. will "shut it down" and the observed. the Taj Mahal that was built The Uttar Pradesh gov- authorities should "demol- The court said the Taj by Emperor Shah Jahan in ernment had said it was ish or restore" the Mughal Mahal is more beautiful than memory of his beloved wife also trying to take care of structure. the Eiffel Tower and could Mumtaz Mahal. the environment around the The apex court was un- have solved the country's Saying it would hear the structure so that the historic happy as the Uttar Pradesh foreign exchange problem. case next on July 31 on a monument could be there government failed to come "Eighty million go to day-to-day basis, the bench for another 400 years and out with a vision document watch Eiffel Tower which told the Centre to furnish not just for a generation. to protect the Taj Mahal. looks like a TV Tower. Our Taj full details of the steps taken The court has been A bench of Justice is more beautiful. If you had and action it intends to take hearing a plea filed by en- ~ Arien Madan B. Lokur and Justice looked after it your foreign for protecting the Taj Mahal. vironmentalist M.C. Mehta Oi, be careful with those big Deepak was upset with the exchange problem would The court also sought seeking protection of the Taj pieces... They are going to authorities for not taking have been solved. personal appearance of the from the ill-effects of pollut- save me money during the any step to preserve the Taj "Do you realise the loss PTI chairman of Taj Trapezium ing gases and deforestation rebuilding kekekeke... Mahal and said its "sheer caused to the country due Visitors at the historic Taj Mahal, in Agra on Wednesday, July 11 2018. Zone (TTZ) -- a 10,400 sq km in and around the area. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, July 12, 2018 2 STATE Kyong cultural WEATHER IN OTHER DISTRICTS 100 villages in Nagaland to Max Min DP RH RF society elects WOKHA 24.8 17.2 21.1 88 33.8 ZBT 25.6 17.5 21.6 90 8.2 avail spring-shed water security new team MON 32.2 23.2 23.6 92 26 Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): TUENSANG 20 18.2 16.4 90 31 Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): support agencies for the Wokha and Longsa units of The project called ‘Multi- project, it informed. the Kyong Naga Cultural So- MKG 27.4 20.1 20 78 6.4 stakeholder project on An agreement of as- ciety (KNCS) have elected PHEK 26 20 20.9 98 NiL springshed development sociation is said to have its office bearers on June 16. for water security in 100 been signed between According to a press KIPHIRE 31 21 22.9 95 2 villages in rural areas of the partners in October release issued by KNCS SECHÜ ZUBZA 27 21 23.2 84 6 Nagaland’ was officially 2017. Okying president, Zubemo launched on July 11 in the The overall goal of this Kithan, the Wokha village TSEMINYU 27 19 23.3 90 2.8 SIRD conference hall in project is to provide sea- unit would be headed by JALUKIE 31 19 17.9 98 NiL Kohima. The launching sonal water security and Nchumbemo Erui as presi- programme was organ- conservation of springs dent, Soren Murry as vice MANGKOLEMBA 31.6 24.4 25 84 18.8 ized by the North East with a technically sound president, Benthunglo *Dew Point (DP) *Relative Humidity (RH) * Rainfall (RF) Initiative Development spring revival initiative, Murry as general secretary, Agency (NEIDA). build capacities at multi- Areni Erui as assistant gen- Source: Department of Soil & Water Conservation, Nagaland A consortium com- ple levels of state institu- eral secretary, Chonben prising of Rural Devel- tions – village, district and Tungoe as cultural secre- opment and Land Re- state to undertake spring tary, Lacksia Murry as fi- sources departments, Officers from the department of Rural Development and Land Resource; PSI, Neida, and ECS during the launch shed management and of the project at the Sird in Kohima on July 11. nance secretary, Chibeni Government of Nagaland; scale up the intervention Erui and Zuthunglo Kithan NEWS IN BRIEF Tata Trusts; Arghyam; Ad- lages in rural Nagaland’, agricultural use. However, formed that resources across the state. Through as secretaries of women District Commendation Award vanced Centre for Water the press release received due to human activities from government’s ex- spring shed management, affairs. Resources Development here on Wednesday from springs have been drying isting programmes will the project also aims to The Longsa village unit invitation opens and Management (ACW- the NEIDA informed. up making water avail- be leveraged with non- mitigate the adverse im- would be headed by Hayio EAC Tuensang, Vikhoto Richa has issued a notification ADAM); People’s Science The launching pro- ability, especially during governmental organiza- pacts of climate change Francis Ezung as president, stating that the deserving cases for District Commen- Institute (PSI); NEIDA; gramme was attended by the winter months a ma- tions like the Tata Trusts affecting drinking water Chibeno as vice president, dation Award for gazetted officers / non gazetted have and Eleutheros Chris- officials from the depart- jor concern.” and Agrhyam providing security in the state, the Rhanbemo as general sec- been invited from the concerned district head of of- tian Society (ECS) has ment of Rural Develop- To address this, the support for software cost press release stated. retary, Thungchibeni as fices for examination and consideration by the district agreed to work together ment and Land Resource; consortium partners have and NGOs like NEIDA and Taking forward this finance secretary, Yantsu- level committee to be awarded on August 15. under three-year project PSI, NEIDA, and ECS. agreed to converge its re- ECS extending support for partnership, the partners mongi and Agnes as sec- to provide water secu- “Nagaland depends sources with the objective coordination, community have agreed to begin the retaries of women affairs. Rengma students to hold 2nd rity by adopting scientific on spring water to supply of providing an innovative outreach and implemen- work in 100 villages in the The other members are approach of springshed most of its drinking water model of public-private tation. PSI and ACWAD- state over the next three Yanphamo, Renben and assembly management in 100 vil- requirement as well as for partnership. It was in- AM will be the technical years. Amos Ezung. The Rengma Students’ Union (RSU) will be conduct- ing its second union assembly for the tenure 2017-19 on July 14 at its office headquarter in Tseminyu at 11 am. All the units, subordinate bodies, seniors, tribunal MGM College EU visits to Ebenezer orphanage Tseminyu planning board members have been requested to attend the meeting. forms Mini Hornbill committee Purana Bazar Sumi community Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): New Tseminyu ad- to meet The Tseminyu Sub-Divi- ditional deputy com- The Sumi community in Purana Bazaar ‘B’ has called sion Planning Develop- missioner (ADC) Nok- for a public meeting on July 14 at 3 p.m. at the resi- ment Board during its chasashi Ao stressed on dence of its banker Khatovi. All members have been monthly meeting held the importance of the requested to attend the meeting. on July 10 at DBs Cus- meetings and requested tomary Court deliber- the members to attend Wokha GHS colony convenes ated the proposed plan the same sincerely. for 2018 Mini Hornbill Reviewing the last meeting Festival at Tseminyu to meeting minutes, the Chairman of Government High School (GHS) Colo- be culminated with the advisor asked the board ny, Wokha has convened a general meeting on July golden jubilee celebra- members to maintain 14 at 3 pm in the school premises. All the bonafide tion of Tseminyu town, strict attendance. members have been requested to attend the meeting Members of the Evangelical Union and children from Ebenezer seen here during the visit. formed the organising The agenda for re- without fail. committee with ADC sumption of NST bus Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): The Evan- A press note from the union on The union members interacted Nokchasashi as chair- service from Tseminyu Leo club orientation concludes gelical Union (EU) of MGM College Tuesday informed that the group dur- with the children. Principal Fr. Shibu man and SDAO Viwheto Hq. to Dimapur was dis- Leo Club of Dimapur has successfully conducted an has paid a visit to Ebenezer orphan- ing the visit distributed study materi- Varghese blessed the students and as- Thorie as member-sec- cussed in the presence orientation cum workshop training programme for age at Indisen village in Dimapur on als and provided lunch to the children sured to offer all possible help from St. retary. of the concern depart- its members. Two speakers from district 322d namely July 10. from their charitable collections. Thomas Mission Society side. The meeting was pre- mental officials for which Kamal Sharma, fromer district president, and Sumit sisded over by the advisor Khing infor med the Sanjay Jaiswal, district vice president of Leo district for Veterinary and Animal house that he had already 322d, have conducted orientation programme. The Phek task force meets for Measles-Rubella campaign Husbandry and Women taken initiative with the club members got insight about the evolution and Resource Development concerned department working of Leo clubs. Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): coordination with all allied sponsibilities of various ficer of the NHM Kutolu R Khing. for resumption of the bus. The Phek district task force departments including departments. He informed Nakro said that all identi- meeting on Measles-Ru- para-military service. that all children in the age fied hard-to-reach popula- bella (MR) campaign was Deputy Commis - group of 9 months to 15 tion would be covered by held on July 10 in the of- sioner Phek Orenthung years would be vaccinated. mobile medical unit and Clark centre prepares students to face challenges in ministry fice chamber of the deputy Lotha has requested al- During the meeting the medical personnel of 22 AR commissioner. lied departments to extend house has discussed that hospital would assist. District Immunization corporation for success- school enrolment and An- Block level training will Officer Dr. Kolhitso Khalo ful implementation of the ganwadi registration will be conducted to sensitize highlighted on the cam- campaign. be used to estimate target block level officials includ- paign activities and strate- Dr. Prafull Singh RRT population for the cam- ing principals and nodal gies. He stressed on the im- (Who) briefed the partici- paign. teachers of all govt. and portance of inter-sectoral pants on the roles and re- The district media of- private schools. Zeme students honour achievers Rongmei org. Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): ZSUN general secre- take their studies lightly. The Zeme Students’ Un- tary, Deichungbe Zeme, in He encouraged the stu- mourns deaths ion Nagaland (ZSUN) has his keynote address, spoke dents to be more atten- Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): felicitated the meritorious about the exciting world tive with seriousness and The Rongmei Naga Peo- students of HSLC, HSSLC with full of challenges and become productive and ple’s Organization (RNPO) and graduates with Dr. opportunities ahead and qualitative leaders. has expressed sympathy Tumda Newme and Rev. asked the students to be ZBA (AMN) executive to the victims of landslide Sahingmak Newme, exec- more passionate in carry- secretary, Rev. Sahingmak at Tamenglong where nine utive secretary ZBA (AMN), ing their own duties and Newme, has congratulated people have lost their lives. as the special guests, on help the society in improv- all the successful candi- The organization shared July 10 at JTWWO confer- ing the quality of life. He dates and invoked God’s pain and sorrows with the ence hall in Jalukie town. also urged the students to blessings for the passed bereaved families. It also Resource persons with the participants during the workshop at Clark Theological College. In the opening re- foresee a brighter future out students. prayed for the departed marks, Amua Francis by prioritising and per- Dr. Tumda Newme has souls to rest in peace. Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): Clark Cen- in communication studies at Bob the workshop. The main objective Pame, ZSUN vice presi- forming task by giving full encouraged the students Meanwhile, the RNPO tre for Peace Research and Action Jones University, South Carolina, of the workshop was to prepare the dent, has congratulated efforts and determination to have set goals and aims has requested the govern- (CCPRA) has organised a workshop USA has emphasised on two im- students to understand more about the meritorious students in their studies. to become responsible citi- ment of Manipur and the on inter-cultural relationship for portant areas namely culture and diverse cultures and communicate for their hard work and Kalak, NAFO president, zens. Asserting that hard concerned department the graduating students of BD and need for intercultural competence effectively as they face the challeng- dedication and lauded the also exhorted the stu- work and sincerity are pre- to take stock of the situa- M.Th on July 10 at Clark Theological in today’s world and ‘barriers and es and pressures of diverse cultural participants for their posi- dents to strive for greater requisite to attain success tion and provide immedi- College. assessment of intercultural com- practices, values, beliefs and lifestyle tive turnout, an update achievements and said in life, he called upon every ate relief to the affected Resource person Arenla Mar, petence. in their ministries, the press release from organizers informed. that students should not student to be families. who is presently doing her masters Altogether 78 students attended from the centre informed. Unemployed youths urged to Mokokchung legal service authority to host mega-camp Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): The Mokokchung District Legal take up bee-keeping mission Nagaland State Legal Services Services Authority said the Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): The Na- programme as the special in- Authority and Mokokchung programme aims to connect galand Bee Keeping and Honey vitee. In his address, Ngullie en- District Legal Services Au- the schemes with the people Mission (NBKHM) in collabora- couraged the gathering and edu- thority held a consultative and also give awareness and tion with Dimapur Municipal cated unemployed youth to take meeting with various govern- empowered the people and Council, under the initiative of up this mission seriously and ment departments, stake- to put in to action in practi- the chief administrative officer of upgrade bee keeping to a com- holders and NGOs. The meet- cal in the activities of legal the Dimapur Municipal Council mercial and scientific level, as it is ing was held in the ADC’s authority. (DMC), Moa Sangtam, distrib- beneficial with less expenditure. conference hall in Mokokc- A power point briefing uted 40 bee keeping boxes to the He also appealed to the youth to hung on July 11. on mega legal services pro- beneficiaries at United colony, avail the opportunity as no govt. Deputy Commissioner gramme was presented by ward no. 20 in Dimapur on Tue. of the day can afford to provide Sachin Jaiswal in his speech Limasenla project co-coordi- July 10. govt. jobs to every individual. thanked the legal services nator MSLSA. According to the press re- The chairman said Naga hon- authorities for organizing the She informed that rights lease received here on Wednes- ey has been applauded all over consultative meeting focus- of labours, disable persons, day informed that the distribu- the world as the best honey and ing on the mega camp which senior citizens, women and tion programme was organised the demand is rapidly increas- is fixed and to be held on July children; free medical camp, under the banner of “A Better ing. However, he lamented that 21 in Mokokchung town. He aadhar, bank account open- Dimapur”. pit had failed in large production called on the departments Sachin Jaiswal addressing the meeting in the ADC’s conference hall in Mokokchung. ing etc will be some of the The chairman of NBKHM, and it couldn’t supply enough as to come forward with their core theme in the mega camp. Ntsemo Ngullie attended the per the requirement. best with enough man power so that enough services is in the simplest way. sion judge Khape Koza, who She invited individual and and with technical facilities provided to the beneficiaries Principal district & ses- is also the chairman of the groups to avail the services. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, July 12, 2018

C M Y K STATE 3 World Population Day held across Nagaland Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): The programme was World Population Day was chaired by DPM Longleng, held in different districts ViroliSangtam while vote on Wed. July 11 on the of thanks and benedic- theme “Start a meaning- tion were pronounced by ful tomorrow with family DVBO Longleng, Dr. Man- planning.” Official press yauPhom and Associate reports reaching here this Pastor (Women) LABA, evening informed of the Asangla respectively. Office of the Chief Medical Wokha Officers (CMO) of Kohima, World population day & Dimapur, Longleng and population stabilization Wokha of organizing pro- fortnight was observed at grammes in commemora- Wokha on 11th July 2018 tion of the day. at Deputy Commissioner’s Kohima Conference hall, Wokha The World Population Day with DC Wokha, Dr. Mana- was at the chief medical zir Jeelani Samoon, IAS as officer’s (CMO) office in the chief guest. Kohima It was organised Addressing the partici- by the office of the CMO pants, the Chief Guest said along with District Health Participants of the World Population Day programmes that was held in Kohima, on the left, and in Dimapur. the problem of population Society, department of varies from place to place Health and Family Welfare, uterine contraceptive device added saying that, all health pro- vised them to patiently answer “Start a meaningful tomorrow rights. Stressing on the increas- in different parts of the National Health Mission. insertion, condoms, tubectomy, vider should be accountable and their queries to eliminate their with family planning”. ing maternal death day by day at world. In India, the rate of The programme was and vasectomy including aware- prompt in carrying out the ac- doubts and fears that they may Addressing the gather- alarming pace, he said that un- population growth is high conducted under the ness on HIV and AIDS, the press tivities, the press release added. have on opting for temporary ing, the ADC emphasized on the planned child-bearing severely but in certain countries chairmanship of deputy release read. Dimapur or permanent method of family importance of quality education affects the child and both the the growth is declining CMO, Dr. Avile Zao, with The press release also stated The World Population Day was planning, the press release read. which he said is an important parents as we get to know from and this problem has to be technical session presen- that ‘during the on-going ad- observed on Wednesday at chief Dr. Zhimo also requested tool to create awareness on fam- different sources. tackled, he said. tation on “World Popula- vocacy the following messages medical officer’s (CMO) confer- them to act as a referral point to ily planning and quality of life in He also informed on reduce He said if our popula- tion Day & Population should reach the people as part ence hall in Dimapur. people in the far-flung areas. He the present generation. Only a infant mortality risk, preven- tion is not healthy then it is our own burden as Stabilization Fortnight” of awareness generation–delay- District Programme Officer further stressed the need to fully literate person will understand tion of sexually transmitted which is about commence we have to create a lot of ing age at marriage, healthy Dr. Rebecca oriented the mem- convince the beneficiaries be- the importance of birth control, disease, reduce risk of producing from July 11 to the 24th. unwanted pregnancy and sex disabled child and prevention of resources to make them spacing at birth, post partum bers on the activities to be car- fore referring them to hospitals The fortnight programme family planning, male participa- education from the print media, adolescent pregnancy. healthy and educated. ried out during the “Population in town areas for sterilization so would be called as Fam- tion in family planning, and post he added. Short speeches were deliv- However, if it is edu- Stabilization Fortnight” com- as to not waste their time and ily Health Mela under the abortion family planning. He also spoke on free and ered by CMO Longleng, Dr. O. cated and healthy then it mencing from July 11to to the money travelling to Dimapur, same slogan. IEC activities of interper- open communication between KonganPhom and Executive becomes an asset of our 24th. She briefed the members only to change their mind at the Advocacy and aware- sonal communication, such as parents and children on sex Secretary PBCA, Longleng, Tiale- country. on the activities to be carried last minute. ness campaigns would be focus group discussion, will be The deputy CMO of Di- education to prevent unwanted mba. Earlier, invocation was D y . C M O , D r . carried out in all the blocks carried out in selected health out in all the blocks. She further pregnancy at young age and oth- proposed by Pastor LTBC, Rev. ZubenKikon while deliv- urged the health workers to en- mapur, Dr. Antoly Suu, as chair- and villages under Kohima units to observe Population person had also requested the er sexually transmitted diseases. Beau and welcome address by ering the key note address district. It will include ex- Fortnight as basket of family courage eligible couples on birth He appealed to the youths to be MS District Hospital, Longleng, stressed on the various spacing and to motivate the health workers to spread the hibition of family planning planning services including dis- message of family planning to well aware about the present Dr. Toshirenla. problems created due to men folks to participate in the rapid growth of popula- methods such as: use of tribution of pamphlets, leaflets, identify and provide counsel- trends of the society and act ac- The highlights of the pro- Family Planning methods. She tion and the importance contraceptives and other and putting up of banners and ling to eligible couples and to cordingly. gram included special number spacing methods, need also informed the members to by the Cross Road Band, short of proper counseling and posters at prominent places in refer beneficiaries to the nearest In his keynote address, for delay in marriage and sensitize the beneficiaries about DPO RCH/UIP, Longleng, Dr. S. play by Adolescent Club, Mara- awareness to eligible cou- line with “new family planning health units to avail free family first child birth, and coun- media campaign,” the press the incentives for beneficiaries Imnameren asserted that fam- thon Race and Prize distribution ples for population con- planning method, the press re- selling of clients on the release read. opting for the various family ily planning is not just a part of to the winners of the Marathon trol. lease stated. basket of choices. CMO, Dr. Ritu Thurr, in his planning methods. curbing ‘growing population’ race. The function was It will also include mo- closing remarks stressed on the The medical superintendent Longleng but also has a positive impact at The winners of the marathon chaired by DPO (RCH/ tivation of eligible couples importance of observing World of District Hospital Dimapur, Dr Longleng district observed individual level. The day is also race for both male & female ac- UIP), Dr. KhelitoZhimomi for availing family plan- Population Stabilization Fort- Z. Kheshito Zhimo, urged the world population day with ADC observed to spread knowledge cording to merit were Bushang, while vote of thanks was ning services like intrau- night by mobilizing and carrying members to educate the public Longleng, Temsuwati as the about other important issues in- Henchem and Chingmei, and delivered by DVBO (VB- terine contraceptive de- out intensive awareness as to on the different choices of family special guest on 11th July at DC’s cluding gender equality, poverty, under female category Yemkup, DCP), Dr. Zathung, stated vice and postpartum intra reach maximal target. He also planning methods. He also ad- office complex with the theme maternal health and human Nangnyu and Khamnyu. a DIPR report. Advisor Niekha meets Union Minister Rathore ‘Not safe food’ proliferated market —Officer Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): In a not so that not safe food has proliferated While appealing for the con- Advisor for Department surprising report, the Food Safety into our market consequentially certed and unflinching commitment of Youth Resources and Cell under the Department of Health exposing the public to serious health from all stakeholders towards mak- Sports, Nagaland, Zale and Family Welfare has stated that hazards,” the release informed. ing Nagaland food safe state and not Neikha called on the Un- ‘not safe food has proliferated into While making this disclosure, a dumping ground for unadulterated ion Minister of State (In- our market consequentially expos- the Food Safety Cell stated that food , the ‘Food Safety Cell’ appealed dependent Charge) of the ing the public to serious health despite tough challenges faced to all citizens to come together and Ministry of Youth Affairs hazards’. during the drives, received strong extend support and cooperation as and Sports Col. Rajyavar- A press release issued by State support from various departments, a community as their “concern and dhan Singh Rathore at his Programme Officer (SPO), Food organisations and individuals who participation as consumers in this office residence in New Safety Cell, Directorate of Health & demonstrated outstanding example mission is the need of the hour”. Delhi on July 10, 2018. Family Welfare made this statement by coming out voluntarily showing “The situation calls for a sustain- A press release received informed of a food safety drive be- genuine concern and support to- able and consistent comprehensive here today informed that ing initiated as an urgent measure wards the cause. action plan involving all stakehold- Neikha the union minister to ensure safe and healthy food in In this connection, the release ers wherein the public must come about ‘the ongoing cen- the market for public consumption. expressed immense gratitude for the forward to play a major role,” the trally sponsorship scheme It informed that certain food ‘spontaneous, unconditional, posi- release stated while adding that the in the State and infrastruc- items have been tested through tive responsive from various depart- department will do its best to ensure tures needs of the Youth proper scientific methods. ments and organizations of different that types of food items available in Resources & Sports De- “It may be stated that through districts including individuals’ dur- the market are safe and healthy for partment’. the drives carried out, it is confirmed ing the food safety drive in the state. human consumption. T h e a d v i s o r a l s o briefed on the Dr. T. Ao Centenary celebration and laying of foundation stone of Dr. T. Ao Regional Foot- Duda advisor launches official ball Academy at Dimapur Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, left, and Zale Neikha. for which the funding was sanctioned from NEC. earliest in the interest of Naga youth. The grammes, the Union Minister stated website for department The Union Minister Union Minister also wished the State on that the Prime Minister has made Duda, Dr. Anungla Im- has reportedly assured to the ongoing Dr. T. Ao Centenary celebra- special mention and issued directives dong Phom, who also take up the infrastructure tion and the upcoming Regional Football for all the Legislators to go on exposure spoke at the programme, needs and see that that Academy. programmes which will benefit the stated that the Depart- the sanction is done at the With regard to the exposure pro- Country. ment has achieved a mile- stone by launching its of- ficial website. She said Farmers’ advisory committee meets Joint council serves that the main objective of Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): Agricultural Technology Management launching its website was Agency (ATMA), Ralan block, has conducted a block farmers’ ad- to showcase and dissemi- visory committee (BFAC) meeting on June 30 in New Ralan village. ultimatum to NH authority nate the information re- After a brief introduction, the members shared their experi- Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): A Zunheboto lating to its Departmental ences in the field of agricultural sectors. They also suggested and based organization under the aegis of activities especially to the shared grievances faced by the farmers. “Office of the joint council - Awotsakili, grassroots level. During the meeting it was informed that the Food Security Lokobo, Naghuto Old/New, Vekhuho Giving a brief highlight Group (FSG) consisting of 10 members comprising mostly middle- Old/New and Aizutu Centre” has served on creation of the Depart- aged women was formed. and the role it plays in attaining food se- an ultimatum to the National Highway ment, Dr. Anungla said curity. They were apprised of the purpose of their group formation authority to immediately repair road in that the Department was between Kitsakita-Akuluto via Asukhuto initially created in 2003 KPA (30 km) and Kitsakita-Akuluto via for Eastern Nagaland i.e Aizuto Mission Centre (23 km). Tuensang, Longleng, Mon Peren’s Ansta resents delay In a press release appended by ‘Joint and Kiphire with an aim Council Chairman” Vitoshe Achumi and N Bongkhao Konyak interacts with officers during the launch of Duda’s website at the department’s to uplift the livelihood of in disbursement of salary eeighteen other signatories, stated that conference hall on July 11. the area people and added the road condition has deteriorated and that over the years the de- Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): Peren took charges of their office this endangering the lives of public travelling Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): official website and said the general public will now partment has achieved in unit of the All Nagaland School year.” on those roads. Advisor for Department that, in today’s digital and be able to access informa- many ways. Teachers Association (Ansta) The association stated that The GBs and concerned village of Underdeveloped Area electronic media centric tion about the department In this connection, Dr has expressed dismayed over the very survival of teaching councils have threatened to impose (DUDA), N. Bongkhao world, website is one of and its activities. Phom highlighted and the delay in disbursement of community would be jeopard- indefinite bandh on NH 702 (A) if the Konyak formally launched the most important plat- While thanking the some of the achievements teachers’ salary under SDEO ised if their salaries are not paid department does not start repairing the department’s web- forms to connect with the ‘IT Department for set- made by the department and ADEO, Peren. in time. within July 20, adding that the national site at Dudas Conference public. ting up and fulfilling the in the sectors of educa- The association has claimed The association appealed highway authority would be held full re- Hall on July 11 2019 in the Terming the launching programme’, the advisor tion, health, research and that the ADEO and SDEO have the competent authority to sponsible for any unwanted eventuality. presence of IT Director, IT of the website of all the expressed hope that the expert studies and road not release the salary for the past make all possible efforts so that “All though the GBs and councils Officials and Department’s government departments people living in far and and infrastructure. four months despite submission the teachers get their salary by understand the Zunheboto district Officials. is one of the policies and remote villages including The joint direc - of a representation to both the first week of every month. and Sumi in general could be affected. A DIPR news bul- programmes of the PDA the international border tor hoped that with the offices in the month of May 2018 The association further However, the GBs and council has to letin, while informing Government to ensure villages will be aboe to launching of the website, demanding for timely release of warned that they would be safeguard the life of travelers before the about the launching pro- transparency and for dis- access information and the department would teachers’ salary. compelled to take “drastic step” deplorable and damaged road bring gramme, stated that the semination of information also be aware about the “now strive harder to The association went on to against the concerned authority accident on road and endanger lives of advisor congratulated to the public, the advisor policies and programmes achieve more milestones add that “it has been a practice if the concerned authorities fails travellers,” the release stated. the Department for suc- maintained that with the of the department. in the days to come”, the since the SDEO and ADEO to comply with its demand. cessfully launching its launching of the website, The Joint Director of DIPR report stated. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, July 12, 2018 4 REGION Manipur University teachers and Manipur deputy CM to urge for more funds for solar power generation Our Correspondent programmes were held as plants have been installed newable and hazardous to students to continue hunger strike Imphal, July 11 (EMN): part of lighting up almost and started generation and our environment. Our Correspondent locals supported the ongoing agita- MUTA and MUSA on Wednesday Manipur Deputy Chief all areas under Uripok As- the remaining installations He said being the cheap- Imphal, July 11 (EMN): The stu- tion in the “academic interest” of the said, “The university community stand Minister Yumnam Joyku- sembly Constituency us- works will be completed lat- est and freely available dents, teachers and staffs of Manipur University. firm on their demand for the removal mar Singh is ready to urge ing solar energy. Seventy est by this week. power source; solar power University continued their agitation President M Dayaman of MUSU of Prof Pandey from the VCship in the 15th Finance Commis- percent of the total cost of Stating that Manipur generation can be developed demanding removal of Vice Chancellor said the relay hunger strike will con- democratic interest of the institute in sion to allocate more funds the Roof Top Solar power being under tropical climat- in large scale in the state. Prof Adya Prasad Pandey over allega- tinue until and unless our demands are particular and Manipur in general.” for solar power generation Plant meant for installation ic conditions where sun- Although small in size and tions of financial and administrative fulfilled. Echoing a similar sentiment, Earlier the agitating groups have in the state. is borne by the government light is adequately available population, Manipur has irregularities by launching a relay hun- a member of MUTA also sought co- reminded their demands separately Deputy CM Joykumar while the remaining 30% has throughout the year, he said, been experiencing huge de- ger strike since July 9 at the gate of its operation in resolving the crisis soon. to concerned authorities both at the conveyed his wiliness to to be borne by the individual there is a huge potential of mand of power consump- Canchipur campus near Imphal. “The time has come for the concerned state and centre. But there is no sign of urge the central authority or the institution who have solar power generation in tion from time to time and it The Manipur University Students authorities to think on the importance resolving the unrest. while addressing at the in- applied for the installation the state and therefore a will increase further. Union (MUSU) spearheaded the shut- of an individual and academic future of The situation of the University af- augural functions of Grid and Manipur renewable proposal will be made in this The share of power down movement since May 30 which Manipur University,” he felt. fects the academic atmosphere of 4000 Connected Roof Top Solar energy development agency regard and will pursue to the which we are enjoying entered the 43rd day on Wednesday. Meanwhile according to a third university students and other students power Plant of 5 KW each (Manireda) is the imple- 15th Finance Commission from Loktak Hydro Electric Manipur University Teachers’ unsigned statement of PRO office, in 97 affiliated colleges in the state. installed at Epathoukok Cul- menting agency in the state. to allocate more funds. Project alone cannot meet Association (MUTA) which initially Manipur University issued here on Not only deferring the Post Gradu- tural Complex, Lamphelpat Deputy Chief Minister He said, solar power the requirements we have demands constitution of a high-level Tuesday, the VC appeals to the agitat- ate examination of the varsity until and Samadon Shanglen at said, 45 sites, mostly pub- generation is a renewable and therefore the govern- enquiry commission immediately to ing student and teachers “to come further notice, the University authority Uripok Ningthoukhong- lic places like community and useful concept rather ment has been spending look into the allegations against Prof forward for an open dialogue.” also failed to declare the 6th semester jamLeikai in Imphal on halls, club buildings and than conventional power more than INR 400 crores Pandey along with Manipur Univer- But it failed to convince the agitat- examination results of nearly 15,000 Wednesday. cultural complexes have sources like thermal and annually in purchasing pow- sity Staffs Association (MUSA) and ing bodies. In a press note MUSU, graduate students. The day’s inauguration been identified and 33 power nuclear which are non-re- er from power grids. Army officer appears before Manipur HC 90 appointed for Assam Assam flood situation still grim following habeas corpus petition by his wife Guwahati, July 11 (PTI): The flood damaged, the ASDMA report said. rhino protection force situation in Assam continued to re- Heavy erosion was also reported the sides. The next hearing of wrongful confinement main grim today with over 24,000 peo- from two villages in Biswanath dis- Imphal, July 11 (PTI): Guwahati, July 11 (PTI): As- stables through rigorous recruit- and kidnapping and con- ple affected in three districts, though trict, it added. Lt Col Dharamvir Singh, was fixed on next Friday. sam Chief Minister Sarbananda ment process will help in adding cealing with criminal con- the water level in the major rivers of As many as 1,910 people had whose wife had filed a ha- Ranju Singh had in a Sonowal today gave away ap- teeth to the rhino protection spiracy by using arms and the state was receding, officials said. taken shelter in eight relief camps in beas corpus petition, today writ petition on July 5 urged pointment letters to 90 constables efforts, he said. The government told the police that she was Chief Minister Sarbananda Dhemaji and Lakhimpur, the report appeared before the Ma- for the release of her hus- who will form the crux of Special of Assam has raised the Special informed over phone by the Sonowal today visited Biswanath said. nipur High Court along band and passing of an Rhino Protection Force raised by Rhino Protection Force from Army that Lt Col Singh is in district, which was hit by the flood a Damage to embankments, roads, with two other army of- order to safeguard his hu- the state government. people living in the fringe areas Dimapur in Nagaland. few days ago. bridges and culverts were reported ficers. man rights and produce him The newly recruited consta- of the Kaziranga National Park. It said that Singh was A population of 24,244 was affect- from Lakhimpur and Charaideo. They were produced before the court. bles would maintain liaison with “Strengthening the forest posted at Dimapur and was ed by the flood waters in 33 villages of The Brahmaputra river was before division bench of She had also lodged an the higher ups of the security protection mechanism by regu- sent for temporary a assign- Dhemaji, Lakhimpur and Jorhat dis- flowing above the danger mark at Chief Justice Ramalingam FIR at the city police station mechanism of the Kaziranga lar appointments and imparting ment to Manipur on orders tricts, the daily bulletin of the Assam Nematighat in Jorhat district and the Sudhakar and Justice Kh here on July 4 claiming that National Park to form a team to technical training to employees from the headquarters. On State Disaster Management Authority Jia Bharali river was flowing above the Nobin Singh. three army officers, includ- protect the wild lives from poach- are essential for sustainable man- completion of the assign- (ASDMA) said. danger mark at the NT Road crossing The directive was is- ing the two who appeared ers. “Protecting rhinos along agement of forest and environ- ment, he had to report back Yesterday, the ASDMA had re- in Sonitpur, the ASDMA report said. sued by Justice Kh Nobin before the high court today, with other wild lives are our com- ment conservation”, the chief at Dimapur on being re- ported 24 villages in those three dis- Sonowal visited Biswanath district Singh in response to the had along with eight to mitment and raising the special minister said. lieved by another officer. tricts were under water and a total of and reviewed the erosion on the bank habeas corpus petition filed 10 uniformed jawans had force is a step towards protect- The Special Rhino Protec- According to the Army, 19,170 people affected. of the Chatrong river at Gohpur. by Ranju Singh, the wife of taken away her husband ing our rhinos from poaching,” tion Force would be exclusively Singh had reached Ranga- The death toll in the current wave He also handed over a cheque of Lt Col Singh. from his official residence Sonowal said addressing the new used for Kaziranga National pahar at 9 pm on July 1 and of floods in the state stood at 34, with INR 4 lakh as ex-gratia to Bhadra The division bench sug- here on July 1 without issu- appointees. Park, Orang National Park and has been discharging his no fresh casualty reported. Bora, father of Dipankar Bora, who gested that the matter be ing any warrant. Recruitment of the 90 con- Manas National Park. heard in camera in the pres- In the FIR, she had bonafide military duties as A crop area of 1,309 hectares was had drowned in the flood, at Gohpur. ence of the counsel of both charged the army officers per his official charter. Signboard at Assam-Meghalaya RPF NF Security Forces Assam police fine Railway apprehend NSCN (K) people for smoking border has authorities astir Our Correspondent to West Karbi Anglong. arrests thieves worker in Arunachal Diphu, July 11 (EMN): Help us to protect the envi- Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): Dimapur, July 11 (EMN): In a se- in public places There is ruckus in Karbi ronment.” The chief public relation ries of intense operations on under- Guwahati, July 11 (PTI): Assam police have started Anglong in Assam after a The sign board was officer, P J Sharma NF ground outfits, the Jairampur Battal- fining people for smoking in public places, selling signboard was damaged, erected during the previous Railways, Maligaon in a ion under the aegis of DAO division tobacco products to minors and advertising nicotine- and replaced with another, year’s observation of ‘Vana press note stated that the conducted a successful operation in based items, in violation of the Cigarettes and Other by persons from an area Mahatsava’ by the Forest Railway Protection Force Kharsang village on July 10. Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003. in Meghalaya. The small department during a planta- of N.F. Railway arrested Based on specific intelligence As part of the drive, which was taken up by the incident points to border tion event. three people on different about the presence of a person in police stations since yesterday, shop owners were also tensions between the two The persons are said days for theft. Kharsang market involved in extor- fined for selling cigarette packets with inadequate states. to have erected another The arrested were iden- tion activities, the battalion swiftly display of warnings and setting up stalls for selling Reports on Wednes- sign board reading: ‘Sabuda tified as Ajgar Ali (13 years) launched an operation in conjunc- tobacco products within 100 yards of schools. day said that the persons Raid Nonglung Ri-bhoi dis- who was caught on June 25 tion with Assam Police and appre- Dr Ramandeep Kaur, DCP East Guwahati, said damaged a sign board that trict, Meghalaya.’ Sabuda for stealing a mobile phone: hended an NSCN (K) cadre with that enforcing the Act would go a long way in reduc- was stated to have been is an area bordering the Kamal Debnath (30 years) numerous blank extortion notes ing prevalence of tobacco use among people. erected by the range officer inter-state border between was caught on June 26 with stated Colonel C Konwer PRO Assam has more than one crore tobacco users of Umjakini Range in West Meghalaya and Assam in stolen bag containing valu- (Defence) in a press note. of whom 13.3 lakh are cigarette users, 18.8 lakh bidi Karbi Anglong at Sabuda West Karbi Anglong. able documents, garments, Post spot interrogation the cadre users and 91 lakh smokeless tobacco users, SHF Forest, and replaced it with On the other hand the journey tickets, identity was identified as Chankap Mos- sources said. Pointing out that over INR 540 crore another. deputy commissioner of card and Nilamoni Deka sang. is spent annually for treatment of tobacco-related An executive member West Karbi Anglong, De- (33 years) was caught on The cadre has been actively sup- diseases in Assam for persons aged between 35 years of the Karbi Anglong Au- bojyoti Hazarika, informed July 5 with a stolen mobile porting NSCN (K) activities and and 69 years, the SHF sources said the prevalence of tonomous Council Pradip that the second signboard phone. has been conducting extortion and tobacco has gone up from 39.3 per cent in 2010 to Rongpi said what happened was removed on Wednes- The arrested persons recruitment for the group in Miao 48.2 per cent in 2017. yesterday at Sabuda cannot day by Forest staff, and were all handed over to circle. Dr Ashok Das, a cancer surgeon at B Barooah be tackled by the council seized by the police of Ul- OC/GRP/Guwahati for The cadre was previously an ac- Cancer Institute (BBCI) here and patron of Voice alone as it ‘concerns with ukunchi outpost. A meet- appropriate action. tive with NSCN (R) and had been of Tobacco Victims (VoTV) said, “The enforcement the law and order.’ ing is scheduled to be con- The statement also apprehended by Assam Rifles in of COPTA by the police in Guwahati is commend- According to sources area in West Karbi Anglong board they brought. The ducted on July 20 between added that the RPF was 2015. He confessed to having ex- able.” As per the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2017 on July 10 people from Rib- by motorbikes and dam- original sign board read: Meghalaya and Assam au- successful in apprehending torted money from a junior engineer in Assam, 32.9 per cent of people above 15 years, hoi district of Meghalaya aged the sign board and “Karbi Anglong Autono- thorities and discuss the 61 criminals on charges of in Miao on July 7. currently smoke or use smokeless tobacco. reportedly entered Sabuda replaced it with another sign mous Council----Welcome border issue. theft during the year 2017.

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Government of India by paying annual fee of Rs ecom, had earlier allowed lar but the pound ster- Standard gold (99.5 Ministry of Minority Affairs 1,099 and by using inter- companies who hold valid ling finished higher at purity) edged-up by Rs Dated: 04.07.2018 net service or wi-fi of any telecom licence, to provide Rs 91.11/13 at the close CORRIGENDUM 10 to settle at Rs 30,380 Subject: Notice Inviting Proposals for Empanelment for Implementation of telecom operator, to any app-based calling service of the Interbank Foreign per 10 grams as against Seekho-Aur-Kamao Scheme for the years 2018-19 and 2019-20. phone number. even by using wi-fi con- Exchange (forex) market Tuesday’s closing level of With reference to this Ministry’s advertisement published in the newspaper on “In present competi- nection. here today. Rs 30,370. 30.06.2018 and uploaded on the Ministry’s website viz. www.minorityaffairs.gov. tive environment, increase The service provider Following are the In- Pure gold (99.9 pu- in for notice invited proposals for empanelment for Implementation of Seekho-Aur- in market share by BSNL will be required to com- Kamao Scheme for the years 2018-19 and 2019-20. terbank forex and RBI 2. In one of the Mandatory pre-requisites condition stated therein para 3 (ii) as is laudable. I congratulate ply with all the intercep- rates : “minimum annual turnover of Rs. 2.00 crore in each of the last three years” may be BSNL management for tion and monitoring re- (In Rs per unit) Unit LOST NOTICE read as “total minimum annual turnover of Rs. 2.00 crore in the last three years”. internet telephony which lated requirements and Interbank RBI Reference I, Mr. Losü am applying for a (K.B. Singh) Under Secretary will enable consumers to and Managing Director He said the app will calls will be charged by US Dollar 68.77/78 US duplicate copy of marksheet Davp 27101/11/0065/1819 make call without SIM,” Anupam Shrivastava told be linked to a mobile telecom operators. All Dollar unav Pound Ster- and pass certificate for Telecom Minister Manoj reporters. number that will be is- rules related to normal ling 91.11/13 EURO unav HSLC & Pre University ELDERS APPEAL SHRI CHUPFUO, Sinha said after inaugurat- “Customers will be sued by BSNL and it is not calls will be applicable on Euro 80.56/58 Japanese examination as I have lost it. ing the service. able to make calls to num- mandatory for Wings app them. yen (100) 61. Name: Losü Khekho EX-MLA AND SHRI YITACHU, MLA Currently, voice calls bers in India using ‘Wings’ F/Name: Tasoni Khekho can be made through app even from abroad. HSLC Roll.No.: 811079 We the undersigned elders of villages 11 mobile apps by users of The app can be activated Pre-university Roll No.: Northern Angami II having known Shri Chupfuo the same app. using internet anywhere A0017130 Ex- MLA know him as a man of principle and School: Baptist English integrity. As appeared on 22nd May 2018 on the School Kohima. AFFIDAVIT K-1796 local dailies, it was disheartening to see a leader Regd. No: 2703/18 (Correction of name) Date: 28/06/18 such as our Hon’ble MLA, Shri Yitachu make a I, JC 36796M SUB, ASHOK KUMAR RAJ 3 (NH) Bn. Assam Rifles C/o. 99 APO baseless and unfounded allegation against Shri Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: NAGALAND UNIVERSITY 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. Chupfuo, Ex-MLA that our Hon’ble Chief Minister, 2. That my legal wife is SUNITA RAI born on 12th Jan. 1982 which is true and (A Central University Established by an Act No. 35 of Parliament 1989) Shri Neiphiu Rio purchased his seat from Shri correct as has been derived from the records and to best of my knowledge. School of Agricultural Sciences & Rural Development 3. That my mother’s correct name is Smti KAUSHILA RAI however, in my service Medziphema Campus - 797 106 (Nagaland) Chupfuo Ex-MLA and others. In this connection, records her name has been inadvertently recorded as Smti. KAUSHALA RAI (clerical error). we, the elders have appealed Shri Chupfuo, Ex- 4. That my sons name is SANATH RAI and correct date of birth is 24th Aug. NO.SAMN/ADMN/PRJ/E-162/18- Dated 10.07.2018 MLA not to go any further with this issue and 1994 however, in my Service Records his name has been inadvertently recorded as SONAM RAI and date of birth has been wrongly recorded as 24th ADVERTISEMENT we also request Shri Yitachu, MLA not to make Aug. 1990 which is an error. 5. That my 2nd son’s date of birth is 19th Feb. 1997 however, in my service Application are invited for filling up the below mentioned post under Department such statements without proof in future as it is recorded his date of birth has been wrongly recorded as 17th Feb. 1994 of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India sponsored unbecoming of a leader. (which is an error). Project on “Exploration of banana biodiversity and its biotechnological research in 6. That the above statements made are true to the best of my knowledge and no material facts has been concealed herein and I signed this affidavit before the Nagaland”, Dept. of Horticulture, NU, SASRD, Medziphema. Interested applicants should NAME VILLAGE SIGNATURE competent authority on 28 June 2018 at Kohima, Nagaland. submit their application along with one set photocopies of supporting documents Deponent and educational qualification at Nagaland University, SASRD, Medziphema, Nagaland Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent above mentioned named on...... at Kohima, Nagaland. 797106 on or before 25.07.2018. Magistrate/ Notary Public K-1795 Sl. No. of Monthly Name of the post Educational Qualification No post Emoluments IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture/ Junior Research Rs. 25,000/- + 1. 1 Horticulture (fruit science). Preference will HEADQUARTER, CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND Fellow 10% HRA Dt. Dimapur the 11th July 18 be given for NET qualified candidates. NOTICE NOTE: No.M-268/18/2767-68 Notice is hereby given that Shri/ Smti. Sorormong R.M -Vrs- Durga Rai resident of Dimapur Town/ 1. Calling Letter will be issued to the selected applicants for conduct of interview. Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of 2. No TA/DA will be admissible to the candidate appearing the interview. Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land 3. The above post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. described in the schedule below: The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/ (T. LANUSOSANG) objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to Pro-Vice Chancellor DG-756 this court in writing on or before 11.8.18. SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder: Sorormong R.M Village/Block No: Purana Bazar, Patta No: 1039 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND Dag No: 88/1567, Area: 00-03-06 North: Khaso, South: Approach Road, DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION East: Approach Road, West: N.K. Wungchipen Sd/- NAGALAND : KOHIMA K-1794 Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Nagaland D-5696 NOTIFICATION ON RELAXED CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY UNDER CSAB NEUT 2018 IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT NO. DTE/ CSAB-NEUT/1//2018-19/: This is to inform all those who have appeared HEADQUARTER, CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND JEE-2018 (Main) for CSAB NEUT 2018 that MHRD, Govt. Of India vide its Notification No. Dt. Dimapur the 11th July 18 Nil dated July, 2018 addressed to Chairman CSAB-2018 has informed that the qualifying NOTICE marks in 12th Examination for admission against the degree level supernumerary seats No.M-267/18/2765-66 Notice is hereby given that Shri/ for North-East State and UTs has been relaxed and restored to 45% (40% for SC/ST). Smti. Shiluwati Ao -Vrs- Tiawati Kichu resident of Dimapur Town/ Note that since the Online Registration Process for 1st and 2nd rounds of CSAB NEUT 2018 Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of th Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of has already completed on 6 July 2018 with the earlier notified criteria (75%, 65% for land described in the schedule below: SC/ST) marks in class-XII, the relaxed criteria will be applicable in the spot round only. The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites Spot round will be held on 7th August, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. onwards at the Directorate of claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be Technical Education, Nagaland, Kohima. submitted to this court in writing on or before 11.8.18. All interested candidates who have cleared JEE (Main) for admission in B. Tech. SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Engineering and Architecture 2018 are to note the same and come for spot round with all Name of Patta Holder: Shiluwati Ao relevant documents. No complain will be entertained candidates failing to attend the same. Village/Block No: Padumpukhuri, Patta No: 832 Dag No: 703/1229, Area: 00-01-15 (ER. ARJUN SINGH) Sd/- Deputy Commissioner Director Dimapur, Nagaland Issued by DIPR D-5695 KG-2658

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND HEADQUARTER, CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE Dt. Dimapur the 11th July 18 NOTICE NAGALAND :: KOHIMA No.M-269/18/2763-64 Notice is hereby given that Shri/ No. DHFW-5/TRG/PMTI/2014/ /Dated, Kohima the th July, 2018. Smti. Vikiho Marilyn Awomi -Vrs- L. Vikiho Awomi resident of Dimapur Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 ADVERTISEMENT & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below: Directorate of Health and Family Welfare invites interested candidates who have passed (10+2) The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/ Science to undergo 2 (two) years Diploma in Laboratory Technology (DMLT) approved by All India objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliated to State council of Technical Education (SCTE), this court in writing on or before 11.8.18. at Para Medical Training Institute (PMTI) Kohima for the academic session 2018-2019. Prescribed SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY application form for Entrance and other information may be obtained from the Office of Principal Name of Patta Holder: Vikiho Marilyn Awomi PMTI, Kohima, during Office Hours. Last date of submission of application form is 31.07.2018. Village/Block No: Purana Bazar, Patta No: 1648 Dag No: 477/2284, Area: 00-03-06 Phone: 0370-2221738 SD/- DR. VIKEYIE LOSU North: Ikhuhe, South: Khetoho Awomi, Principal Director East: Khekugha Awomi, West: Khenito Awomi Sd/- Dte. of Health & Family Welfare Deputy Commissioner Nagaland. Kohima Dimapur, Nagaland KG-2659 Issued by DIPR D-5694

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER HEADQUARTER, CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND DIMAPUR DISTRICT: NAGALAND DIMAPUR DISTRICT: NAGALAND DIMAPUR DISTRICT: NAGALAND Dt. Dimapur the 10th July 18 Dt. Dimapur the 11th July 18 Dt. Dimapur the 11th July 18 Dt. Dimapur the 11th July 18 NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE No.M-263/18 Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. Deepak NO.REV-1/90-D/ / Notice is hereby given NO.REV-1/90-D/ / Notice is hereby given NO.REV-1/90-D/ / Notice is hereby given Bahadur Chettri -Vrs- Kamla Chetri resident of Burma Camp Town/ that Shri/Smti Avitoli resident of Dimapur who that Shri/Smti Nungshimeren Imsong resident of that Shri/Smti Moatemjen Jamir resident of Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land has applied for issue of mortgage clearance Dimapur who has applied for issue of mortgage Dimapur who has applied for issue of mortgage described in the schedule below: concerning to Patta No.1754, Dag No.344/2014 clearance concerning to Patta No.270, Dag clearance concerning to Patta No.1110, Dag The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/ measuring an area 00-00-51/2 located at Block No.40/291 measuring an area 00-02-02 located at No.181/1265 measuring an area 00-01-10 located objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before 10.8.18. No/Village.04, Mouza No.02. which has been Block No/Village.02, Mouza No.02. which has been at Block No/Village.11, Mouza No.01. which has SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY mortgage in the NIDC Bank/Society mortgage in the NIDC Bank/Society been mortgage in the NIDC Bank/Society Name of Patta Holder: Deepak Bahadur Chettri Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land Village/Block No: 3, Patta No: 1044 may be submitted in written in the Court of the may be submitted in written in the Court of the may be submitted in written in the Court of the Dag No: 1259, Area: 00B-00K-17 Ls North: Sinkamlies Zeliang, South: Govt. (Power Deptt), undersigned on or before 18.07.18. undersigned on or before 18.07.18. undersigned on or before 18.07.18. Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- East: Munu Chetri, West: Haralu Sd/- Deputy Commissioner Deputy Commissioner Deputy Commissioner Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Nagaland Dimapur, Nagaland Dimapur, Nagaland Dimapur, Nagaland D-5690 D-5691 D-5692 D-5693 6 Rampant Coal Mining in Tiru, Nagaland: Adverse EastErn Mirror Prospects for the Future of Local People and Environment DIMAPUR, THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018 Anna-Maria Toastbread n a few minutes after crossing border Centre and Funds for NE: with Assam and heading more into the inner part of Mon district in Nagaland A Map Without a Road Iit is becoming obvious that the Tiru mining area is located just a few kilometres lenary sessions are not meant for increasing ahead. The traffic of fully loaded trucks car- fund allocation or to undertake new projects. rying coal becomes dense and spacious coal Plenary sessions are clearly meant for adopting deposits can be spotted along the way. From policies and making roadmaps for implementa- there extracted coal from the Tiru is further Ption. But it seems while policies remain the same, the exported behind the state borders to Assam, North Eastern Council (NEC) is yet to prepare a proper West Bengal or other Indian states or even roadmap for speedy economic and social development behind Indian borders. What used to be of the Northeast. As a result, these days we do not hear renowned for its rich fauna and flora, bird anything new from plenary sessions. The recently con- habitat and family picnic spot has turned cluded plenary session of the NEC was no different. during last decade due to the surface coal As usual the recent session has once again vowed mining into a barren land. Since 2008 and to expedite economic development in the region. But 2009, the Geology and Mining Department there is a big question mark over this promise being ful- of Nagaland government had been issuing filled as the NEC member states have already protested random coal mining licenses. According to the reduced fund allocation. The states have rightly the press, despite an effort of Konyak Un- pointed out that they were supposed to get Rs. 40, 000 ion in 2014 to enforce a ban on coalmine crore from the Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources. extraction in the whole Mon district till a But through the newly formed North-East Special In- systematic and safe method is practiced it frastructure Development Schemes, the states will get seems that the situation hasn’t turned posi- only Rs. 1, 600 crore. The Centre may argue on its part tive at all. Fertile land for generations used that it would bear the entire cost of the project under for farming became vast excavated surface the new scheme discarding the earlier funding pattern where randomly heaped hillock are fol- from which the states have had to bear 10 per cent of lowed by mining holes some of them al- the project cost. But the argument does not hold much ready filled with polluted water. The largest mines in the area. Regarding the current tensifying in locations, where drilling takes pended on a low paid jobs in mines, public water. Without going into mathematics, it can be con- environmental and social impacts, as usual, license system accountability and revenues place. Two shift mines operation runs 24 distribution system and imported market cluded that development will continue to elude the bear the common people. to the Nagaland government become an hours 6 days a week from October to April, food from Assam. Northeast forever with such a fund. Taking deeper insight into a land ten- issue. Since licenses are registered on local excluding the rainy season, thus employees Not just rich stock of biodiversity and There is no argument that lack of a real will and of ure system in Nagaland where most of men, who in practice don’t have anything usually work 12 hours a day either on the life supporting ecosystem services are be- paucity of funds prevented development from making the land is under individual or community common with operation of mines, in case morning or night shift. For their toil are ba- ing lost. Along with that the culture and an entry to the Northeast. How the region faced ne- ownership, plus in the Mon district the en- of disaster they are the ones who will be re- sic labourers paid mere 5000 Rs. a month. traditional knowledge of people who for glect for a prolonged period since Independence can be tire land falls under a supervision of village sponsible, unlike contractors from outside Environmental impacts of the ram- generations used to cultivate their land judged from the fact that before 1947, the per capita in- chiefs the story of the existence of coal who extract the biggest profit with a lack pant and uncontrolled mining in the Tiru independently on a larger system is dis- come in undivided Assam was higher than the national mines in the Tiru unravels. In order to con- of responsibility. The viability of particular adversely affect daily lives and daily basic appearing. Native North American tribe average. But now it is well below the national average. trol illegal mining Nagaland Coal Policy mining spot hovers around 5 years. After needs of local people. Polluted ground wa- of Iroquois confined so-called seventh- This fact proves beyond doubt that the region did not was formulated in 2006 under which Coal coal reserves are exploited, contractors shift ter is pumped out into nearby Teyap river generation rule, according to which our get the required attention despite having enviable natu- Prospecting Licenses (CPL) and Coal Min- their operation to another pre-selected and that together with surface pollution flushed major decisions and actions must take into ral resources. ing Lease (CML) are issued by the state pre-tested spot leaving behind barren land during the rainy season has poisoned the account the needs of our offspring up to Lack of proper attention to the region is not only a Geology and Mining Department. Even without any sign of revitalization attempt. river and adjacent land. People from the seven generations ahead, if we want to live loss for the Northeast and its population — it’s a great though CPL and CML are limited only for Natural wealth is turned into fast cash village of Lower Tiru reported a dramatic a satisfying and peaceful life on this planet. loss for the entire nation as well. As a matter of fact, it Nagaland citizens there is no single Naga without any additional value where almost deterioration of access to drinkable water, However, if we want to take into account will not be an exaggeration to say that over the years no mine owner in the Tiru. Contractors from all profit is exported behind the Nagaland increasing incidence of diseases like tu- those who will come after us, to maintain efforts were made to maximise the benefits of the rich outside take advantage of local people who borders and space for the grey economy is berculosis, malaria or typhoid and annual human-environment relations is one of the natural resources abundant in the Northeast. Never a provide their names for licensing and lo- fostered. Apart from the precipitous system decrease in a yield of agricultural produc- fundamental conditions. Without consid- thought was spared to use the north-eastern manpower cal land owners who lease their land in a that favours outside contractors over inter- tion. Due to bad conditions of the soil in ering life-supporting values of the environ- for nation building. The achievements of the north- mutually beneficial system “you scratch ests of local people and the state, working many areas the land had to be already ment a possible future of places like the easterners often went unnoticed. Efforts to bring the my back and I’ll scratch yours” with vari- conditions of mine employees is a further abandoned. People who traditionally make Tiru is insecure. Northeast closer to the ‘mainstream’ were always miss- ous back door appointments included. It topic to be addressed. Intrusive heat due to their self-reliant livelihood out of agricul- (The author is a European PhD student ing. is common that under one license holder gas leakage which is a side product of min- ture and jungle have to search for different of Environmental humanities, Masaryk To hide these plain truths, our leaders had often fall more contractors that operate several ing is omnipresent in whole area and is in- means of their needs satisfaction often de- University, Brno, Czech Republic) blamed the unrest in the region. But they never tried to understand that lack of development was the main rea- son for such a situation in this beautiful region. Thus, instead of ushering development, forces were sent on Classical Swine Fever in Pig and its Preventive Measures Romance of Holiness the pretext of maintaining peace in Northeast which only created a vicious cycle where lack of development wine fever is a highly contagious disease affecting pigs Ambrose.J.Chakre led to unrest and unrest in turn affected development. of all ages .It is a very common viral disease of pig. Pig The NEC was supposed to find a way out to break the get infected either by direct contact with infected pigs or Not a love exist like yours cycle. But the planning body has failed to do so. One Sby contaminated feed, garbage and water. In your faithfulness must have to hope that the situation would change in The symptoms of swine fever include high temperatures, You laid down your life the coming days and the NEC would be able to play an off-feed lethargy, eyelids are closed with discharges, conjunctivi- To pull us out of the pit effective and meaningful role in the socio-economic de- tis, coughing, sneezing and constipation followed bydiarrhoea, Lifting us up to where you are: velopment of the region. weightloss, red patches are seen on the ear, tail abdomen and in- In your holiness you revive us to it. ner part of the thigh. Nervous signs like incoordination of body No one loves us like you do: while walking, muscle tremor, paralysis and convulsion may be In your righteousness you sent seen sometime pregnant sow may abort. Your Spirit to dwell in us DAILY Steps for prevention of swine fever disease To teach, to comfort and 1. Vaccination of the piglet above 3 month followed by yearly To empower us in the truth vaccination with swine fever vaccine No one has ever taught us like you do 2. Always purchase your piglet, growerstock from a disease In righteous you teach PATH free stock and well known reliable source In righteousness you live. 3. The house should be kept clean dry and airy So great is your love and faithfulness. 4. Feed well balance diet Bestowing on us great things we deserved not; 5. Pig house, feeder and water trough be wash clean and disin- In holiness you triumph. An Anchor When Wikipedia fected with phenyl daily In holiness you make us triumph 6. Provide sufficient clean portable waterdaily 9. Periodic deworming 10. Proper disposal of death pig by burial The greatness of your ways We’re Afraid 7. Remove left over feeds and water in the evening Reflects the greatness of your powers 8. Isolation of the sick pig from the healthy ones Veterinary Hospital Kohima One God, one truth, one Spirit BIBLE READ: The powers of the trinity are sacred It makes me tremble ISAIAH 51:12–16 At the uniqueness of your ways- Media Power- Are We Utilising its Full Potential? Powerful yet loving THOUGHT FOR Unlike most other States, including our the grieving family far more than anyone Great, yet humble TODAY: Nyanbemo Lotha Naga closest neighbours, we lack the privilege else. Dear brethrens, have a look around at No one can comprehend I, even I, am he who of a common local news channel and so the daily editions of any advanced society The greatness of your powers comforts you. recall an incident in Shillong way besides the classic radio which very few or country and you will find this trait miss- Or measure the depths of your love back in 2010 when some hired la- people rely on nowadays, the daily news- ing and the revelation is not something to ~ Isaiah 51:12 Your powers are as great as your love is bourers dug up the side of the street paper is the only and the cheapest means be proud of as an individual, community Your love is as great as your powers are Ito install OFC lines and left it without of keeping our self updated with current or a society. The Church of Christ marvels covering up with the earth causing much events be it local, national; or international Another point of mention is the latest As she worships you in truth and Spirit inconvenience to the public in the already on a daily basis. And most rational think- development of appreciation and self glo- Your Bride loves you re you a worrier? I am. I wrestle with anxiety almost congested road typical of the city. This ig- ing individual reading this column knows rification through the media like cleaning daily. I worry about big things. I worry about small norance went on for about a week and then For who you are just how much of intellectually stimulating one’s own locality or drain and making it She loves you because you first loved her. things. Sometimes, it seems like I worry about eve- one hazy morning the city daily “Shillong contents our local dailies presents for our public as though in want of a congratula- She is yours O Lord Jesus rything. Once in my teens, I called the police when Times” reported in their front page. The mind to feast upon- grossly inadequate. A tory note for cleaning our own kitchen. The Church of Christ, the bride Amy parents were four hours late getting home. concerned authority wasted no time and few instances, to show that we might actu- Last, but definitely not the last point fixed the problem in that afternoon itself. Your wife waits on you Scripture repeatedly tells us not to be afraid. Because ally be misusing the only effective platform in store, had it not been for the intention She loves you so much, of God’s goodness and power, and because He sent Jesus Now a swift comeback to our state where for which it is losing its teeth. to save time and space, is on some adver- the local daily reported in the front page Let your love be made complete in her to die for us and His Holy Spirit to guide us, our fears don’t I have come across a lot of bizarre felic- tisements we see every now and then like She is your lover on the pathetic road condition at PR hill itations like on students getting through ex- house rent available or driver wanted fol- have to rule our lives. We may well face hard things, but The bride destined to be with you forever; God has promised to be with us through it all. junction (Pedestrians Nightmare Square ams in third division, or some odd individ- lowed by a big “Non-locals only” written is more befitting) last week (July 6,2018) uals who just got a time bound promotion in big bold letters. Now that is a loud decla- She is yours, the glorious Church of Christ. One passage that has helped me profoundly in fearful She is for your glory O Lord moments is Isaiah 51:12–16. Here, God reminded His peo- and as always, the usual blame game and and the whole organization or community ration of the mutual mistrust that is rising excuses must be in motion for which noth- Thank you for loving her; ple, who had endured tremendous suffering, that He was sharing the common pride in a public plat- among our people, let’s be wise enough to ing has been done till now (and possibly form, for the sake of commonsense, let us pick up these little hints and work for the She is the Holy Church of Christ, still with them, and that His comforting presence is the for countless days more ahead) and we the Made holy by you. ultimate reality. No matter how bad things may seem: “I, try to understand that we are not the only welfare of ourselves lest we start being citizens, hardly know whom to complain society in the world where people get pro- more comfortable with outsiders than with She lives for you and will live with you for even I, am he who comforts you,” He told them through the or how to complain because based on eternity; prophet Isaiah (v. 12). moted or students clear exams. our own blood. records, we are already so confused as to Another point of concern albeit sensi- Now I know the editors and his/her She is ready, O Lord, I love that promise. Those eight words have been an whether the government or the department tive, is on acknowledgements, some of us team are not to be blamed for all these in When will you come? emotion-steadying anchor for my soul. I’ve clung to this concerned is to be blamed, for none seems just want to take the entire page for our- mention because the demands of the pub- She reveres, waits and thinks of you: promise repeatedly when life has felt overwhelming, when to acknowledge one’s shortcomings. Now selves. Well fine, it is with the noble inten- lic cannot be ignored and our demands for You are her holiness, her desire my own “constant terror” (v. 13) has felt oppressive. this is where the debate on the importance tion of showing our grief or loss but the instant glory and recognition has gone up And her passion: Through this passage, God reminds me to lift my eyes of media power comes into play. Media as other side of the picture appear as though to such level of hypocrisy that the proof is She is your Church and your Wife; from my fears and in faith and dependence to look to the a tool of change can take place only if the we are glorifying the death of a dear one there for all of us to see. Perhaps, the re- We think of you even as we write this: One who “stretches out the heavens” (v. 13)—the One who people within that society are an active par- and to announce publicly that we are from spected editors can be kind enough to as- We are in the dimension of the romance of promises to comfort us. ticipants and not just an observer. Lately all an influential family and goes on to the sign a particular section separately like the holiness: over the country paid news seem to the or- Lord, sometimes the struggles we face in life seem so big. extent of mentioning the list of people in Sunday post solely for the purpose of all This is the affair we love der of the day which is eroding the basic power who gave a helping hand - in a ta- these distractions and maintain the integ- But You are bigger. Help us to cling to Your promise of The affair with you tenet of professional ethics in journalism ble of precedence in perfect accordance of rity of the newspaper with quality content It is You we are in love with: comfort in fearful moments and to experience Your loving and our State is no exception. Maybe for a their rank/position while undermining the so that readers can have an intellectual in- The romance of holiness is this, provision as we trust You. start, we can pray for more public friendly strong moral support from friends, relatives tercourse and take our society to an intel- To love you in truth and Spirit. journalism over government friendly ones. and neighbors who might have consoled lectual climax. God’s comforting presence is more We represent what you are. powerful than our fears. The contents of articles in this page do not necessarily reflect the Editorial view or policy of the paper. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, July 12, 2018 7 Water Infrastructure: Smart Meters to Manage an Essential Commodity the “non-revenue” part, or water gen- asymmetry whereas “real loss” is available in taxes, water tariffs and E-Distribuzione’s electric smart me- As city-wide roll-outs of smart Taponeel Mukherjee | IANS erated by utilities that is not revenue wastage of water for which the pro- subsidies. ter rollout in Italy through a Euro 1 water meters gather momentum, it he “Composite Water Man- earning. The criticality of reducing duction cost is incurred but it fails to Given the contribution of water billion loan is an example of the long- will be mission critical that learn- agement Index” report re- the element of non-revenue water in reach the end-user. Smart meters, if towards society and the increased ur- term lending support required. ings are utilised to improve the future leased by the NITI Aayog achieving a more sustainable water implemented well, have the potential banisation in India (according to the While granular operational ex- deployments. Besides, the ability of recently highlights the is- management system in India cannot to resolve a large part of these two is- UN 2018 Revision of World Urbani- pertise at the ground level will be policymakers to create an environ- T be overemphasised. sues. sation Prospects, 34 per cent of In- required to execute the project suc- ment where the public understands sues confronting water management in India. A multi-pronged approach To better appreciate the way Beyond smart meter rollouts, wa- dia’s population lives in urban areas, cessfully, it will be equally crucial that better the usage and benefits of smart to tackle these problems is warranted. smart meters assist in creating a more ter utilities in India will also have to a number expected to be well above smart meters at an aggregate level water meter infrastructure will go a In a world where technology and in- robust water management system, start focussing on water “asset man- 50 per cent by 2050), government ex- are viewed as an infrastructure asset long way in creating a mechanism to frastructure create synergies, smart one needs to understand both “ap- agement” in a holistic manner. Bet- penditure will the critical component to create financing mechanisms best manage water better. water meters are one component of parent” and “real” losses that lead to ter data, data analysis and capacity- to finance smart meter infrastructure. suited to reduce barriers to usage. However, managing non-revenue the strategy that can help us mitigate non-revenue water. building will be required to train and In this regard, one will have to As the smart meter roll-out gath- water better through smart meters is the water crisis. As defined by the American Wa- equip utility staff to use the surfeit of price in the improvement in profit ers steam, it must be underscored one part of a multi-pronged approach Smart water meters have the po- ter Works Association, “Apparent data that will gradually be available margins for water utility businesses that the implementation will be a required to deal with the impending tential to assist in efficient water us- losses are the non-physical losses that to make more informed decisions. from the new infrastructure, margins long-term project. It will be neces- water crisis. Better policies for both age because they primarily help utili- occur in utility operations due to cus- Capacity-building amongst utility that can hopefully be utilised to create sary that learnings along the way are groundwater and surface water man- ties to bill their customers the correct tomer meter inaccuracies, systematic workers will be a critical component more infrastructure. used to improve impact. It will be vi- agement are necessary conditions for amount, identify and resolve system data handling errors and unauthor- of delivering results through smart Smart meter infrastructure also tal that the “input, process, output, smart water meters to deliver their issues that lead to water wastage and ised consumption (and...) real losses water meter infrastructure. provides an opportunity to multilat- outcome and impact” model is fully full potential. assist in creating a water ecosystem are the physical loss of water from the Apart from the operational as- eral banks and development agencies utilised. A robust policy framework (Taponeel Mukherjee heads that is conducive for efficient usage. distribution system, including leak- pects, the financing mechanism em- to assist in creating and expediting that looks to improve on both the op- Development Tracks, an infrastructure To understand this better, one age and storage overflows.” ployed to deploy the high upfront cost much-needed water infrastructure erational and financial aspects of the advisory firm. Views expressed are needs to look at the two components In common parlance, “appar- smart water meters will be crucial. At through grants and low-cost loans. business will contribute very signifi- personal. He can be contacted at of water produced by utilities: (i) the ent losses” lead to utilities suffering its very core, water infrastructure as- The decision by the European Invest- cantly towards India using its water taponeel.mukherjee@development- part that generates revenue and (ii) revenue loss because of information sets have three sources of financing ment Bank (EIB) last year to fund the resources prudently. tracks.com or @Taponeel on Twitter) Explaining Japan’s Worst Weather Disaster in Decades western Japan exactly one year areas before the 2001 requirement said Okuma from Niigata Univer- Linda Sieg | thewire.in ago that killed dozens of people. to distribute hazard maps. sity. The recent rainfall was un- Kurashiki city in Okayama After several smaller disasters The recent rainfall was precedented and disaster experts prefecture, where the Mabi dis- in recent years, the Ministry of unprecedented and disaster said that torrential rains are be- trict was especially hard hit by this Land, Infrastructure, Transport experts said that torrential coming more frequent, possibly week’s floods, distributed a haz- and Tourism has drafted plans to rains are becoming more due to global warming. ard map in 2016, said the Yomiuri improve flood control and evacu- frequent, possibly due to “The government is just start- newspaper. ation planning. global warming. ing to realise that it needs to take Despite orders and advisories Land use steps to mitigate the impact of to evacuate, which may have been The government monitors weath- orrential rains unleashed global warming,” said Takashi issued too late, some residents ap- er conditions and issues early floods and set off land- Okuma, an emeritus professor at pear to have ignored the warnings warnings, but the nation remains slides in western Japan Niigata University who studies because they did not know where vulnerable to disasters because last week, killing at least T disasters. to go or how to get to safety. most of the country outside ma- 176 people, forcing millions to Risk awareness Asked if he knew he lived in jor cities is mountainous and con- evacuate and leaving dozens miss- Municipalities in Japan have been a designated risk area, Kenji Ishii, struction takes place on virtually ing in the country’s worst weather required since 2001 to create and a 57-year-old resident of Mabi every bit of usable land. disaster in 36 years. publicise “hazard maps” showing district, said, “I’m afraid I did not Reforestation policies after Below are some reasons for the risks of flooding and landslides. know that very well”. World War II saw many moun- high death toll. By 2013, 95% of municipalities Quakes not floods tains logged and replanted with Extreme weather had produced flood hazard maps Japan, one of the most seismical- trees having roots that are less Remnants of typhoon Prapiroon and 81% had produced maps for ly-active places in the world, has able to retain water. This has fed into a seasonal rainy weather landslides, according to the land stressed earthquake preparedness contributed to the danger of land- front fuelled by warm air from the ministry. and regulations to make buildings slides, which accounted for a large Pacific ocean, a pattern similar to However, experts say many quake-proof, but it has done less number of the deaths in this latest A local resident walks in front of submerged and destroyed houses in a flooded area in Mabi town in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, July 8, 2018. Credit: Reuters/Issei Kato one that caused flooding in south- homes in Japan were built in risky about potential flood disasters, disaster. Why Frontier Nagaland? Home Affairs but was kept under the Ministry election for the first time. After the state elec- their hearth use to say that all are being treated ments in some State departments by snatching Rev. Fr. Benjamin Chang of External Affairs. Had they not taken that tion of 1974, Nagaland state was brough under equally but those who visited the Eastern Areas away from the Eastern Areas has hurt the sen- he present four Eastern Districts was step, the present scenario would be like that of Ministry of Home Affairs. Till now, Art 371A and get to see the reality are so appalled by the timents of many. Now, rarely do people look an un-administered area and was the other tribals of Assam like the Karbis, Boros of the Indian Constitution is not amended by living conditions of the villagers. One can’t im- forward to moving ahead together. part of North East Frontier Agency and others. Taking into account the inaccessi- Union Government as no written record about agine that the eastern villagers are economically There are Nagas under Myanmar, Aru- (NEFA). The Eastern Nagas were bility of the terrains and the remoteness of the the dissolvement of the Tuensang Regional so poor even to feed their children, forget about nachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur. Another T Naga Hills, it might have been even worse than Council was forwarded to the Center. It was educating them. It’s not a surprising thing to see state won’t make another less Naga. Let there never under the rule of the Britishers and was free up to the stage when India got its Inde- the present condition of Assam tribals. We also just orally or maliciously communicated for so many children from eastern areas working in so many Naga States. Let there be more Naga pendence. It was only in the year 1948, a year don’t know what the erstwhile Tuensang Divi- making the Union Govt to bring the Nagaland others house to work as maids and servants. The houses. It will always stand as a Naga house. after India achieved independence that it came sion would be, if it was left alone as Tuensang State under Ministry of Home Affairs from data published by DUDA under the title “East- Even our Churches within the same tribes keep under the control of India and was placed un- Division of North East Frontier Agency. Ministry of External Affairs. ern Nagaland at a glance” shows that there is a on growing and expanding. We even allow our der the External Affairs Ministry. There is no The Eastern Nagas were almost half a The huge amount meant for the develop- vast gap that exists between the eastern districts grown up kids to fend for themselves and chart written record that mentions about any agree- century behind the other Naga brothers. The ment of Eastern Areas are siphoned off by peo- with the rest of the state on all the development their own destiny. Having said that, there is still ments that has been inked with the Indian Gov- reason why the whole Eastern Nagas accepted ple in power. People who get posted in Eastern metrics. The region’s literacy levels are much a ray hope that all of us can contribute in bring- ernment and the Eastern Nagas. the Christian Missionaries and embraced the Areas takes it as an opportunity to give back- lower, the unemployment rate is significantly ing the needed changes and continue to live un- In fact, at that point of time the Nagas un- Christian faith was solely out of hope and trust ward excuses, relax and then take away any- higher, and the health infrastructure is in very der this present state. I personally believe that der Assam were given step-motherly treatment that we Nagas, as one Christian family will be thing that is meant for the development of the bad shape. Many people are of the opinion that if we live by our true Christian values, all of us by the Assamese. They were not given their able to work together and progress together in villages. Even after 60 years of Statehood, there the DUDA department is exclusively created will be able to progress together as God’s own due shares which prompted the Naga leaders life. However, in the process, the Eastern Naga are so many villages untouched by modernity. for the Eastern Nagas. But most of the funds, Children. God didn’t created us to go back- of Naga Hills of Assam to approached their tribes had to suffer a lot and is still suffering There are so many who are yet to see the fruits schemes, projects of DUDA is also shared by ward. But He created us to fight against the evil fellow brothers of the erstwhile Tuensang Divi- from that association. Eastern people have not of development of our present statehood. Our Peren, Zunheboto, Wokha and Phek districts. forces and move forward in experiencing and sion of NEFA, to bail them out and live togeth- received much benefits from that friendship. state has got more then one lakh forty thou- Only Dimapur, Kohima and Mokokchung Dis- spreading His kingdom values during our short er as one. The Eastern Naga brothers sensing Since the Nagas of Naga Hills were advanced sand govt employees. And the percentage of tricts are not getting DUDA funds. life here on earth. the difficulties and the problems faced by the in the field of Education, even IV grade jobs Eastern Nagas employed in the government It is a known fact that the funds meant for The Hebrew word for “justice/mishpat”, fellow brothers living under the Assam State in the Eastern Naga areas were being filled up sector is very less. A small state like ours is sup- the development of our state is siphoned off by occurs in its various forms more than 200 times agreed to accommodate and live together un- by the educated ones. “Our people got Christ, posed to be managed by sixty to eighty thou- people in power of both the backward and ad- in the Hebrew Old Testament. Its most basic der the banner of Naga Hills Tuensang Areas, but our jobs were taken away.” The educated sand government employees. The successive vanced tribes for their own benefit and is also meaning is to treat people equitably. It means which later led to the formation of the present leaders and govt bureaucrats took advantage government keeps on creating vacant post in given away as salaries by creating so many un- acquitting or punishing every person on the Nagaland State. Tuensang Division of NEFA of the eastern areas, which led to the wide the backward areas by allowing the govern- wanted government posts. 25% reservation is merits of the case, regardless of race or social and Naga Hill Districts of Assam and Manipur disparity among us. We all profess to be Naga ment employees posted in the eastern villages only in papers. Many govt employees gets re- status. Mishpat means more than just the pun- was amalgamated in 1957 to become NHTA Christians but in practice, willfully deprive the to be transferred along with the posts to other tired every month but all the important vacan- ishment of wrongdoing. It also means giving after which Nagaland was declared as the 16th Eastern Nagas the due shares. After the state- towns. In 2010-11, the ENSF made a survey cies are being filled up by people related to peo- people their rights. The mishpat, or justness, of State of the Indian Union in 1963 by Nagaland hood, Tuensang was not under Nagaland State and detected that there were more than 1500 ple in power without making any requisition to a society, according to the Bible, is evaluated Statehood Recognition Act 1962 with Tuen- Assembly but Tuensang had Regional Council govt employees in education department alone, NPSC or without conducting any departmental by how we treat the weaker sections of people. sang, Kohima and Mokokchung as the three for 10 years (1963-74) and till that time Naga- who were transferred along with the posts from examinations. With much trust this problem of Any neglect shown to the needs of the mem- districts of Nagaland. Since Tuensang Division land State was kept under External affairs. The Eastern Areas to other districts. This is one of neglecting the eastern nagas was put forwarded bers of the society is not called merely a lack of of NEFA was amalgamated to Naga Hills and Naga leaders of that time tricked and convinced the major reason why the govt schools in many again and again by the Eastern Leaders to the mercy or charity but a violation of justice, of formed Naga Hills Tuensang Areas, the state Tuensang Regional Council to be dissolve and villages are existing and running without suf- Union and the State Governments. Everyone mishpat. God loves and defends those with the of Nagaland was not kept under Ministry of it was dissolved by voice vote in 1974. The Tu- ficient teachers. heard and knows that the Eastern Area is so least economic and social power, and so should ensang District also participated in the Indian Those who have never ventured out of backward but the recent backdoor appoint- we be. That is what it means “to do justice.”

Today’s ASTRO-PREDICTION

ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): The fantasy world CANCER (JUN 22 - JUL 22): You’re apt to LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): You may be seduced CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19): You’ve that you’ve built for yourself is a pleasure to trend a bit more on the wild side today, Can- by fantastic promises that offer wonderful reached an emotionally climactic point right behold, Aries. People frolic in your world and cer. There’s a wave of powerful energy work- things and fanciful rewards. But beware of now, Capricorn, and you could find some have a grand time. Your presence delights ing to give strength to your ego and self-con- anything with lots of bells and whistles, Libra. harsh opposition coming at you for no appar- people with pleasure. Today, however, this world may be fidence. Use this boost to the best of your ability. You’ll There may be a great deal of talk but not much to substan- ent reason. There is a stubborn, strong, oppressive force threatened by harsh realities coming in the form of elec- need it. There is a strong, fact-oriented force working to tiate such wonderful claims. Don’t be surprised if people today, and you should be aware that the more rigid your tronic information. This force is powerful and apt to be combat your aims. You’ll find that it’s equally powerful with intense emotions are stepping up to put in their two viewpoint, the harder it will be for any resolution at all. quite erratic and spontaneous. Be prepared to stand your and stubborn. Cut through the fantasy and uncover the cents about how you should run your life. Don’t forget Compromise is an essential virtue of the day. ground. truth. who is boss. AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): Be careful not TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): CIt may be diffi- LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): A good tactic for you SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): People are apt to be too cavalier today, Aquarius. It would be cult to stay grounded today with all the infor- today would be to convert your fears into moti- to be quite emotional when it comes to the wise to adopt a more serious tone than you mation flying around and the emotions roiling vation for positive action. There’s a great deal of appearance they wish to project today, Scor- normally would. You might be inclined to be in your heart. Try not to take things too seri- energy at your disposal, Leo, so don’t waste it. pio, so be careful where you step. It’s your job careless with your words, but people are going to take ously, Taurus. This is the key to maintaining a level head Be aware that this is one of those times in which the small- to see through the trendy makeup and fashion that hide you very literally. Make sure you say things that you actu- throughout the day. Do things with passion, and take care est comment or insult could set off a huge chain reaction the true personalities of the people who insist on wearing ally mean. Your attention to fashion and pop culture may of any detective work that needs to be done. There are im- of misinformation or battles. People are quite emotionally these masks. The key is not to be fooled by those who hide conflict with a force that’s asking you to focus on things of portant facts coming to you from unexpected sources. charged, so be careful where you step. behind a facade built more by society than by themselves. deeper spiritual value. GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 21): You may get pushed VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): You’re likely to face SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): Sagittarius, PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): You have the sensi- around by two very powerful camps today, conflicting reports today, Virgo. Information don’t be surprised if some of your fantasies and tivity to pick up on what’s going on in every situ- Gemini. Since you’re the kind, diplomatic, and may be tainted with emotion, so be careful dreams are put on trial today by a harsh force ation today, Pisces. What you’re apt to find are sensitive one, you make the perfect target for about going with the choice that shouts the that cuts right to the truth of the matter. People powerful emotions coming into conflict with more abrasive and opinionated people. You may want to loudest. You may be getting secretly pigeonholed into a are apt to be extra passionate about things. Most aren’t go- extremely strong opinions. Welcome to the battle between side with the cold, hard facts presented to you, although place where you don’t want to be. Heed the internal warn- ing to be impressed with Disney-esque plans. You can try the head and the heart. On this day you may be more apt there’s a great deal of emotional power stirring the pot. ings you receive. This is a good day to do things passion- your normal approach of simply ramming ahead with your to side with the heart. Realize that this arena is quite heat- Things may not be as clear as they seem at first glance. ately. Take care of any detective work that needs doing. plans, but a better approach might be to be more strategic. ed and that the forces at work are extremely stubborn.

The contents of articles on this page do not necessarily reflect the Editoral view or policy of the paper EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, July 12, 2018 8 NATION Retired capt. gets 7 yrs rigorous jail 26 Delhi school children in 2006 Navy War Room leak case New Delhi, July 11 (PTI): A offence against the soci- Hi s c o u n s e l s a i d Delhi court today awarded ety, but it was an offence Rathore was a 63-year-old seven-year rigorous im- against the very national senior citizen who has ren- hospitalised after mid-day meal prisonment to retired Cap- security. dered 28 years of unblem- New Delhi, July 11 (IANS): Department will hold a tain Salam Singh Rathore The documents found ished service in defence. As many as 26 students of meeting with those re- in an offshoot of the 2006 in possession of the con- He also submitted that a government school here sponsible for the mid-day Navy War Room leak case, vict pertains to the defence Rathore had participated were hospitalised after meal scheme on Thurs- saying he did not deserve department of India and in anti-smuggling activi- eating their mid-day meal day. leniency as he has com- are ... directly or indirectly ties during his posting, for prompting the Delhi gov- Social Welfare Minister mitted an offence against useful to an enemy in one which he was appreciated ernment to order inspec- Rajendra Pal Gautam vis- national security. way or the other. by Indian Navy and the tion of all mid-day meal ited the hospital to inquire Special CBI Judge S K “The convict does not central government. kitchens in the city. about the students’ condi- Aggarwal handed down deserve lenient punish- The 2006 Navy War Police have registered tion. the jail term to Rathore ment as he has played with Room leak case involved an FIR after a formal com- He said all the children for the offence of spying the security of his own leakage of over 7,000 pages plaint was received from were doing fine. “They had under the Official Secrets nation. Being a defence of sensitive defence in- the school. complained of pain and Act, saying the documents personnel, his primary formation from the Naval A police officer said difficulty in breathing,” found in his possession job was to even keep his War Room and the Air the 26 students of classes he said. belonged to Defence Min- life at stake for the unity, Headquarters, having a 6 to 8 fell sick after having “We will not tolerate istry and were “directly integrity and security of direct bearing on national the meal at their school in any negligence about the or indirectly useful to the India, but he has acted security. Narela area of north Delhi. health of the students. enemy in one way or the otherwise,” the judge said. The accused, who are They were then rushed We will take strict action other”. The CBI, in its separate facing trial in the main to Satyawadi Raja Harish against the supplier. The other accused in charge sheet filed in the case for the offence of Chandra Hospital. It is unfortunate that the case - Commander case, had alleged that it criminal conspiracy un- “Early symptoms in- even after repeated warn- (Retd) Jarnail Singh Kalra- had recovered 17 official der IPC and under provi-

cluded abdominal pain, PTI ings, such incidents are was acquitted by the court. documents from Rathore’s sions of Official Secrets dizziness and vomiting,” Students undergo treatment at a hospital, in New Delhi on Wednesday recurring,” he said. While awarding the possession relating to vari- Act, are former naval the officer said. Last week, two girls sentence to Rathore, the ous issues. Nine of these Lieutenant Kulbhushan “We have initiated an and haven’t been discharged yet, he “This is a serious matter. Officials were hospitalised after court considered the sub- documents were secret, Parashar, former Com- inquiry to find out if it added. have been told to inspect all the kitch- having their mid-day meal mission of the prosecutor four restricted and one mander Vijender Rana, was negligence on part Meanwhile, Delhi’s Deputy Chief ens over the next week and take strict in their school, which is that several secret docu- confidential, it alleged. sacked naval Commander of the school or the food Minister Manish Sisodia ordered in- action if any irregularity is found. run by the Municipal Cor- ments were recovered However, the convict V K Jha, former IAF Wing caterer.” spection of all mid-day meal kitchens All the stakeholders will have to get poration of Delhi (MCD). from the possession of sought leniency from the Commander Sambha Jee Though the children’s in the city and warned of strict action, their act together otherwise, they may T h e v e n d o r w a s Rathore which he could court, contending that he L Surve and Delhi-based condition improved af- including termination of contract and face suspension,” he said. booked after the police not account for. has already spent three businessman and arms ter a few hours, they are suspension of officials if negligence Sisodia, who also holds the Educa- received a complaint from “Here in this case, the years behind bars and has dealer Abhishek Verma. still under observation found on their part. tion portfolio, said that the Education the principal. offence committed by the been facing trial for 13 All the accused are out convict was not only an years. on bail. AAP MLA rues inaction Court gives last chance to Kerala HC rejects pre-arrest bail against driver who dragged cops to file ATR on plea pleas of three priests accused of rape cop on car’s bonnet Kochi, July 11 (PTI): The Kerala probe was at a preliminary stage The woman’s husband had New Delhi, July 11 (PTI): AAP MLA Jarnail Singh has against Mani Shankar Aiyar High Court today rejected the an- would hamper its progress. last month accused five priests of alleged indifference on the part of the Delhi Police New Delhi, July 11 (PTI): A residence of Aiyar last year ticipatory bail petitions of three Earlier, the court had directed using his wife’s secret confession chief over lack of stringent action against a traffic vio- Delhi court today granted which was attended by a priests of a church accused of police to produce before it the to “blackmail and sexually abuse” lator accused of dragging a constable on the bonnet a last opportunity to po- former foreign minister raping a woman, ruling that the complaint of sexual harassment of her. of his SUV in west Delhi. lice to file an action taken and the High Commis- charges against them were seri- the woman filed by her husband The name of the fifth clergy- Singh had tweeted a video of the incident that took report on a BJP leader’s sioner of Pakistan, among ous and the relief, if granted at an and other documents related to man was not included for want of place at around 5.35 pm yesterday on the Naraina plea seeking lodging of a others. early stage of investigation, will the case. substantial evidence. flyover and had tagged Delhi Police Commissioner sedition case against sus- In his plea, Agrawal has adversely affect its progress. In their bail applications, the The incident came to light af- Amulya Patnaik demanding strict action against the pended Congress leader claimed that “derogatory” The priests--Abraham Vargh- priests had rejected the woman’s ter an audio clip of the purported errant driver. Mani Shankar Aiyar for words were used against ese alias Sony, Job Mathew and allegations of sexually assaulting conversation of the husband of the While, the police have claimed that the violator allegedly using deroga- Modi at the meeting held Jaise K George-- had approached her. alleged victim with a church official was issued a challan as per law, the AAP MLA sought tory remarks against Prime on December 6, 2017, the court soon after the crime They claimed the case was about the sexual abuse of his wife tougher punitive action. Minister Narendra Modi. which was also attended branch of Kerala Police slapped registered against them solely “un- by the priests was widely circulated In the video, the traffic constable was seen clinging Metropolitan Mag- by former prime minis- rape charges against four of the der political pressure exerted by on social media. on to the hood of the Hyundai Creta SUV while the istrate Vasundhara Azad ter Manmohan Singh and five Malankara Syrian Orthodox certain vested interests to derive Veteran CPI(M) leader and AAP MLA rebuked the driver and asked the cops to directed the Delhi Police former vice president Ha- Church priests, who were accused political mileage”. chairman of the Kerala Admin- take away his car keys. The woman accompanying Crime Branch to file the mid Ansari. of sexually exploiting the victim. The crime branch registered an istrative Reforms Commission the driver was heard yelling at the cops and the MLA report by September 20, the The court had earlier Dismissing their bail pleas, Jus- FIR against four priests, including V S Achuthanandan and the Na- and threatening to take legal action against them. next date of hearing. directed Agrawal, the peti- tice R Vijayaraghavan of the Kochi the three whose pre-arrest bail tional Commission for Women had “Excuse me! What are you doing? I will sue you,” Agrawal, who had con- tioner and an advocate, to bench of the court said allegations petitions were rejected today, af- written to the state police chief, said the woman in the video as she tried to snatch tested the last Lok Sab- submit copies of the docu- against them were serious and that ter recording the alleged victim’s Loknath Behara, seeking a thor- away the camera from Singh’s associate who recorded ha election against UPA ments in the court, based their release at a time when the statement. ough probe. the entire episode. chairperson Sonia Gandhi on which the police would The MLA tweeted that the driver was flagged down from Rae Bareli, has sought file an ATR. by the traffic policeman but rammed into the bar- lodging of a sedition case The petitioner has ricade forcing him to jump on to the car’s bonnet to against Aiyar for hosting sought the court’s direction Government leaves it to Supreme bring it to a halt. Singh said that he chased the vehicle Pakistani officials, alleging to the police to book Aiyar and helped the traffic police in stopping it. that it had “posed a threat and others present, under He alleged that the policeman risked his life to per- to national security”. conspiracy and sedition Court’s wisdom to decriminalize gay sex form his duty but a call from a senior official ensured The plea said a meeting charges, and investigate that the violator was let off. was held at the south Delhi the matter. New Delhi, July 11 (IANS): The centre on Wednesday other issues like same sex marriage, then the Centre said it was leaving it to the wisdom of the Supreme will file another detailed affidavit. Court to decide if a law that criminalizes consensual Airing the government’s concerns, Mehta referred gay sex was constitutionally valid. to Justice Chandrachud’s observation made during the Woman in search of job gang-raped in Bhopal; two held On the second day of the Supreme Court hearing course of the hearing on Tuesday that in Hadiya judge- on the plea challenging the constitutional validity ment, that “we have already decided that the right to Bhopal, July 11 (PTI): A 21-year-old asked his friend Idris (30) to make the exact place where the alleged of Indian Penal Code’s Section 377 that criminalises choose partner is a fundamental right”. woman in search of job was alleg- arrangements for her stay around incident had occurred. homosexuality, the Centre did not spell out its stand Clarifying his observation, Justice Chandrachud edly raped by two men who work ISBT, said Bhopal Deputy Inspector He said the accused duo were one way or the other said they were not going to decide “kinky issues”. as cooks in a hotel here, police said General (DIG) of Police Dharmen- walking with the woman towards However, it urged the five-judge constitution “We are (debating) on whether the relationship today. dra Chowdhary. Shahpura late last night when they bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justices Rohinton between two adults is itself a manifestation of Article The accused, identified as Rahul The officer said Idris called up spotted a police vehicle and fled Fali Nariman, A.M. Khanwilkar, D.Y. Chandrachud and 21 of the Constitution,” he said. Thakur (22) and Monu Sharma (26), his friends Thakur and Sharma to while leaving the woman behind. Indu Malhotra that they should confine to deciding “We don’t want a situation when two gays enjoying were arrested within hours of the ISBT and all of them had dinner The DIG said the duo work as the challenge to the law without any scope that may a walk on Marine Drive should be disturbed by police incident which occurred last night. together. cooks in a restaurant. give rise to LGBT community claiming civil rights and charged under Section 377 IPC,” he said. The woman had come to Bhopal “After Idris left for his home, Police have booked Thakur including right to property, inheritance marriage, Chief Justice Misra said: “We will decide whether from Sagar to meet her cousin, a Thakur and Sharma took the wom- and Sharma under sections 376 adoption and other rights. consensual sex between two consenting adults is a resident of the state capital. an to a place (near ISBT) and raped (punishment for rape), 376 (D) “What ever may not be in question may not be crime or not.” The incident occurred after the her,” he said, adding that the inci- (gangrape) and 506 (criminal in- decided,” Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta Dispelling the apprehensions of the Centre, he woman got down at the Inter-State dent occurred under Govindpura timidation) of the IPC. told the court expressing the apprehension of the said: “We can’t judge an issue in vacuum” thereby Bus Terminus (ISBT) here and police station area. Police are looking for Idris to Centre. telling Mehta that the issue of other rights of LGBT called up her cousin, who in turn The officer refused to disclose find out his role in the incident. He told the court that if it intended to touch on community was not before the bench.

Welcome Prime accused in ATM fraud case arrested Modi failed to address farmers’ Puducherry, July 11 (PTI): The prime accused in the ATM fraud concerns — Punjab CM case, who had been absconding Chandigarh, July 11 (IANS): Punjab the Congress government in agrar- “In his zeal to criticize the Con- ever since the case was busted in Chief Minister Amarinder Singh ian Punjab, said the rally turned gress, Modi conveniently forgot March this year, was arrested at on Wednesday said he was “dis- out to be a “sorry spectacle for the that it was my party (Congress) that Chennai today, police said. appointed” over Prime Minister farmers who had braved sweltering was responsible for ushering in the Chandruji was nabbed at Chen- Narendra Modi’s “failure” to address heat in the hope of some concrete Green Revolution and thus ensur- nai airport after police received a tip any of the major concerns of the announcements from the Prime ing the country’s food security. off, Senior Superintendent of Police farmers at his Malout rally earlier Minister”. He should have had the de- Rahul Alwal told reporters here. in the day. “Instead, Modi’s speech turned cency to at least acknowledge the The SSP said Chandruji had “The distressed farmers who out to be an insipid affair, focused Congress for waiving farmer loans been moving around in several cit- had gathered to hear Modi found on tom-tomming of his govern- while his own government had ies in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and no succour for their problems in his ment’s four-year rule, which has completely failed to provide them also in Delhi ever since the case was long speech, which was high on fluff been a complete failure on all relief from massive debts,” the Chief busted. and short of substance,” Amarinder counts,” Amarinder Singh said. Minister added. He said Chandruji was acting as Singh said in a statement here. The Chief Minister said it was Amarinder Singh also flayed the a middleman and three others, who Modi had visited Malout town, unfortunate that Modi had let go Akali Dal for “betraying” Punjab were among a total of 15 arrested, around 275 km from Chandigarh, of a major opportunity to address by letting Haryana Chief Minister cloned the ATM cardsusing the CVV to address a “thanksgiving rally” the serious concerns of the farming Manohar Lal Khattar to participate data of credit and debit cards. organised by BJP ally Shiromani community. in the rally in Muktsar district. A total of 140 people, mostly Akali Dal in the wake of the “biggest “If he really wanted to thank the “Considering Khattar’s stand on from the U.S.A, Saudi Arabia, Japan, hike in MSP for paddy” announced Punjab farmers for contributing to the SYL (Sutlej-Yamuna Link Ca- Sweden and Italy, were conned by by the Modi government last week. the nation’s Green Revolution and nal) and Punjab waters, the Akalis the gang, he said The Chief Minister said he was for continuing to feed millions of should not have let him be a part of The amount siphoned off from shocked over the fact that the Prime Indians day after day, Modi should the rally in the first place, or should the accounts of the victims, running Minister failed to even mention the have come out with some concrete have used the opportunity to corner to several crores of Rupees,was in- farmer suicides and debts or even announcements on the critical is- him over these important issues the Swaminathan committee’s sues of farm loan waiver and total which are vital to the interest of President Ram Nath Kovind shakes hands with High Commissioner-designate of Fiji Yogesh vested in movable and immovable Punja at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on Wednesday. properties including luxury cars, report. implementation of the Swaminath- Punjab and its farmers,” Amarinder the SSP said. Amarinder Singh, who heads an report,” Amarinder Singh said. Singh said. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, July 12, 2018 WORLD 9 70 journalists trapped in Syrian Army offensive Top secular leader among 20 killed in Damascus, July 11 (IANS): The 80 per cent of the territory, Efe CPJ could only confirm cal journalists are afraid of the suicide blast at election rally in Pak Committee to Protect Journalists news reported. the cases of least 70 journalists (advancing) Syrian government, (CPJ) on Wednesday said at least CPJ Middle East and North trapped between the Syrian Arab the Russian forces and the Iran- 70 journalists and media work- Africa Programme Coordina- Army forces and the Israeli and backed militias. We need safe ers were trapped in southern- tor Sherif Mansour said from Jordanian borders, closed since passage out of Quneitra, be it western Syrian districts of Daraa Washington: “Given the danger the beginning of the Syrian civil through the (Israeli controlled) and Quneitra due to the Syrian from fighting, as well as Syrian war. Golan Heights or via (the Syrian government’s offensive against security services’ heavy-handed However, the independent province of) Idlib, and we need Islamic rebel factions. treatment of journalists and me- Syrian Journalists Association assurances that our safety will be CPJ is a New York-based, in- dia workers in the past, it is no estimated at least 270 Syrian ensured.” dependent, non-profit organiza- wonder that journalists in Daraa journalists were caught between Syria is one of the most dan- tion that promotes press freedom and Quneitra are afraid.” the border and advancing forces. gerous countries in the world for worldwide. On June 19, forces “We call on all governments A Syrian journalist identified journalists. At least 120 journal- loyal to Syrian President Bashar in the region to work together to as al-Hourani, formerly based ists have been killed on assign- al-Assad launched an offensive ensure the journalists’ well-being in Daraa province and currently ment since the conflict began in in southern Syria and recovered is safeguarded,” Mansour added. trapped in Quneitra said: “Lo- 2011, according to CPJ research.

Merkel fires back at Trump: Germany Lanka govt. approves makes ‘independent decisions’ capital punishment AP/PTI People mourn for the their relatives injured in a blast in Peshawar, Pakistan, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Police in Pakistan say a suicide bomber has killed a secular party leader and many supporters during an election for drug offences rally in the northwestern city of Peshawar. Colombo, July 11 (PTI): The Sri Lankan Cabinet has Peshawar, July 11 (PTI): A Bilour, who was also killed Khurasani said, adding that unanimously approved a move to bring back capital senior secular leader of the in a similar suicide attack the secular ANP party would punishment for drug-related crimes, paving way for Awami National Party (ANP) when a Taliban bomber remain on target list of TTP. the resumption of death penalty after of nearly 40 and 19 others were killed blew himself up at a party Bomb disposal squad years. Executions have not been carried out in Sri when a Taliban suicide meet in Peshawar in 2012. chief Shafqat Malik said Lanka as successive presidents in office since 1978 bomber blew himself up in The death toll was ini- eight kg TNT explosive was have refused to issue death warrants. an election rally in Pakistan’s tially reported at 13 but it used in the blast. Gamini Jayawickrema Perera, Minister of the Bud- northwestern Peshawar city, rose to 20 overnight, Lady Bilour was laid to rest dhist Order said that President Maithripala Sirisena the second terrorist attack Reading Hospital’s spokes- today in Syed Hasan Pir had recently stated that he was under pressure to re- on a political rally ahead of person Zulfiqar Ali Baba Graveyard after thousands introduce capital punishment as a deterrent to serious the July 25 general elections. Khel said. The attack was of people, including ANP crimes. The powerful blast, claimed by banned Tehrik- leaders and activists, at- “The Cabinet in unison agreed to it. We cannot which also injured 66 peo- e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). tended his funeral at Wazir allow inmates in prison to destroy the country by di- ple, took place shortly be- Mohammad Khuras- Bagh in Peshawar. A three- AP/PTI recting crimes,” Perera said yesterday, adding convicts fore midnight last night ani, a spokesman for the layer security plan had been President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel during their bilateral meeting, Wednesday, carry out drug trade while still in prison. when ANP leader Haroon TTP, identified the suicide derived for the funeral pro- July 11, 2018 in Brussels, Belgium. Although capital punishment is in the statute, Sri Bilour, who was contest- bomber as Mujahid Abdul cession. Peshawar Capi- Lanka had stopped hangings since 1976. Death row ing elections from PK-78 Karim, who targeted ANP tal City Police Officer Qazi the Soviet Union,” Merkel, we put most of our military prisoners spend life terms in jail. constituency in Peshawar leader Bilour. Bilour had Jameel said the provincial who grew up in commu- capabilities at the service of city, along with other party suffered serious injuries in police chief has constituted Trump insists he has nist East Germany, said NATO,” she said. workers had gathered for a the blast and was shifted to a five-member Joint Inves- as she arrived at a tense NATO members agreed corner meeting in the con- the hospital where he suc- tigation Team led by deputy ‘very good’ relations NATO summit. in 2014 to aim to raise their China says tit-for-tat tariffs gested Yakatoot area. cumbed to his injuries. inspector general of the “I am very glad that annual military spending The blast occurred near “I t was the revenge of Counter-Terrorism Depart- with Merkel we are united today in to the equivalent of two Bilour’s vehicle. killing and imprisonment of ment to probe into the in- freedom as the Federal per cent of gross domestic Brussels, July 11 (PTI/ will ‘destroy’ US-China trade Bilour was the son of scores of Mujahidden (mili- cident and submit its report Republic of Germany and product. AFP): US President Donald the late ANP leader Bashir tants) during ANP regime,” within a week. that we can therefore also Figures released from Beijing, July 11 (PTI/AFP): lar retaliation from Beijing. Trump insisted today he make our own independ- NATO yesterday showed China today said tit-for-tat Washington today an- gets on well with German ent policies and make Europe’s biggest economy tariffs will “destroy” trade nounced it was starting the Chancellor Angela Merkel, our own independent spent just 1.24 per cent of between the world’s top process to slap 10-per cent despite marking the start 11 killed in attack on Afghan decisions.” Trump said GDP on defence, compared two economies, after Wash- tariffs on another USD 200 of a NATO summit with today that Germany was with 3.5 per cent for the US. ington fired the next shot billion in Chinese export a blistering attack on her a “captive” and “control- Under new plans, Ger- in a ballooning trade war, goods as soon as Septem- country’s trade and defence education office — Officials led” by Russia because of many has announced its readying fresh levies on ber. policies. the country’s dependence intention to raise its de- USD 200 billion in Chinese Analysts have warned Jalalabad, July 11 (PTI/AFP): At least 11 The sound of gunfire followed by a “big “We are having a great on Russian gas which is fence spending by 80 per goods. that a spiralling trade war people were killed after gunmen stormed explosion” that shattered windows alerted meeting, we are discussing set to increase with the cent over the next decade. “The outburst of large- between the world’s two fi- an education department compound in Qari Samiullah to the fact that an attack military expenditure and construction of a new But Trump dismissed scale mutual levying of tar- nancial powerhouses could eastern Afghanistan today, officials said, was under way near his shop. we are talking about trade,” pipeline. this as not enough this iffs between China and the have a damaging impact on sparking an hours-long battle with secu- “I left my shop and ran when I heard he declared during a meet- Merkel also addressed morning. United States will inevitably the global economy. rity forces in the latest attack in the restive a second explosion,” Samiullah told AFP. ing with Merkel. repeated criticism from “These countries have destroy Sino-US trade,” “It is a chaotic time in region. “Smoke came out of the building and all “We have a very, very Trump over Germany’s to step it up, not over a 10- assistant minister of com- international trade,” said Ten others, mostly employees, were the people started to run away. good relationship,” he said. military spending, which year period, they have to merce Li Chenggang told a Li. wounded in the second attack in Jalalabad There was no immediate claim of re- is below the target level step it up immediately,” he forum in Beijing. He added: “Companies city in as many days, Nangarhar provincial sponsibility for the raid.” Brussels, July 11 (PTI/AFP): agreed by NATO mem- said as he met with NATO US policy “actually in- in both countries will suffer governor spokesman Attaullah Khogyani Local teachers had been delivering Chancellor Angela Merkel bers. chief Jens Stoltenberg. terferes with the process losses. There is no winner said in a statement. Many of the workers exam results from their schools to the of- today said Germany makes “Germany owes a lot “Germany is a rich of economic globalisation” in a trade war. Cooperation were trapped inside the building during fice when the gunmen attacked, provincial “independent decisions”, to NATO,” Merkel added. country. They talk about and “damages the world is the only correct choice the gun battle between security forces and education department spokesman Asif firing back at US President “The fact that reunification that they can increase it a economic order,” charged between China and the militants, which has ended. Twenty staff Shinwari told AFP. Donald Trump after he has taken place also has a tiny bit by 2030. Well, they Li. United States.” “It seems members were rescued. Jalalabad’s education department was accused Berlin of being a great deal to do with NATO, could increase it immedi- On Friday, the US im- that the US is escalating the The 11 dead were all employees of the also attacked by gunmen exactly a month “captive” of Russia. but Germany is also doing a ately tomorrow and have posed 25-percent tariffs on scale of this trade friction,” education department branch and in- ago, wounding at least 10 people. Nan- “I myself have also ex- great deal for NATO. no problem. I don’t think around USD 34 billion in said Li, adding: “The nega- cluded the director, Khogyani said. garhar’s provincial capital has seen an uptick perienced a part of Ger- “We are the second it’s fair to the United States,” Chinese goods, sparking an tive impact of the trade fric- At least two attackers were involved in in violence in recent weeks, with the Islamic many being occupied by largest provider of troops, he added. immediate dollar-for-dol- tion has already appeared.” the raid and both were killed. State group claiming most of the attacks. Turkey jails mine bosses over Thai boys were sedated and moved from cave in dramatic rescue Chiang Rai, July 11 (PTI/AFP): The saga of the “Wild Boars” 2014 disaster that killed 301 The 12 boys rescued from a Thai gripped the world, with the lives cave were sedated and passed of the group hanging in the bal- Istanbul, July 11 (PTI/ operations manager Akin on stretchers along the twisting, ance as the threat of heavy rain AFP): A Turkish court today Celik and technical super- narrow passageways of the Tham injected urgency to an already handed jail terms of up to visor Ertan Ersoy 18 years Luang complex, a rescuer said perilous extraction bid. 22 years to five top man- and nine months, it added. today as the first footage emerged Closer to home, Chiang agers convicted of negli- The chairman of the of an astonishing mission that Rai locals rejoiced at the odds- gence over Turkey’s worst Soma Mines Company has captivated the world. upsetting rescue bid. Duang- ever mining disaster, which which owned the mine, The video of the rescue, duen Sittiwongsa, a classmate of claimed hundreds of lives. Alp Gurkan, the father of which ended yesterday when the 16-year-old Pheeraphat “Night” The accident in May Can Gurkan, was acquit- final four boys and their 25-year- Sompiengjai, whose birthday 2014 killed 301 people ted along with 36 other old coach emerged from the fell on the same day the team when one of the pits of suspects. cave, was released by authorities entered the cave, said they would the Soma mine became Out of 51 suspects on who had until late today closely give him cake when he came engulfed by flames and trial, nine other lower-rank- guarded the details of the seem- back to school. “We will sing a carbon monoxide gas, trap- ing mine managers were ingly unprecedented operation. song for him,” she said. ping 800 miners working given jail terms of six to 11 Other video footage shows Rescuers had weighed up inside. years. several of the boys in hospital, several options to save the boys, The tragedy sparked T h e D o g a n n e w s in quarantine and wearing face including keeping them in the protests and raised new agency said the verdicts masks but seemingly in good AP/PTI cave through the months-long concerns about Turkey’s prompted victims’ lawyers health as they nod, wave and monsoon season. But they were dire industrial safety and families to walk out In this image made from a video, released by the Thailand Government Spokesman Bureau, three of the 12 boys are seen re- flash peace signs to the camera. covering in their hospital beds after being rescued along with their coach from a flooded cave in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai province, prodded into the dangerous task record. Relatives and the of court in protest. Emer- The nerve-shredding three- northern Thailand. of bringing the team through opposition denounced to- gency services needed to be day operation ended yesterday submerged chambers and claus- day’s verdicts -- handed out called as several collapsed when the final members of the ly-conscious as they were passed Footage released by the Thai complex. trophobic passages as oxygen on negligence rather than due to stress, it added. “Wild Boars” were freed from the from diver-to-diver through the Navy SEALs showed foreign Thailand spent today cel- levels in the cave plummeted and murder convictions -- as The opposition Repub- cave which had held them cap- cave. and Thai divers using pulleys, ebrating the successful mission. rains menaced. outrageously lenient after lican People’s Party (CHP) tive since June 23. “Some of them were asleep, ropes and rubber piping to haul It received blanket coverage in The group were taken out prosecutors had initially slammed the sentences, The rescue sparked jubilation some of them were wiggling their stretchers bearing two of the Thai media with newspaper in three batches by a team of demanded terms of 301 which it said were drawn with Thais heaping praise on the fingers... (as if) groggy, but they barely moving young footballers The Nation running the head- 13 international divers flanked times 25 years for all the up in advance as a result of rescue team of foreign and local were breathing,” Commander to safety, their exit framed by the line “Hooyah! Mission accom- by the Thai Navy SEALs, who main suspects. pressure from the company divers as the triumphant tagline Chaiyananta Peeranarong told jagged cave overhead. plished” and the Bangkok Post greeted each successful rescue After a trial lasting over and the authorities. “Hooyah” pinballed across social AFP. Junta leader Prayut Chan-O- emblazoned with “All Wild Boars with a “Hooyah” on their Face- three years, the court in the “Justice has not come media. But Thai authorities have “My job was to transfer them Cha yesterday said the boys had saved”. book page. western Turkish town of for Soma and... the law has, been coy on how a group of boys, along,” he said, adding the “boys been given a “minor tranquiliser” Despite spending days in the That sign off quickly turned Akhisar jailed the former once again, gone bank- many of whom could not swim were wrapped up in stretchers to prevent anxiety during the dark, dank, cave health officials into a hashtag shared across CEO of the Soma mine, rupt,” its deputy chairman and none with diving experience, already when they were being complex extraction bid. But he said the boys -- who are aged 11 social media, where luminaries Can Gurkan, for 15 years, Veli Agbaba said in a state- could have navigated the treach- transferred” and were monitored had denied they were knocked to 16 -- are in good physical and of business, politics and sport the state-run Anadolu news ment. erous narrow and submerged at regular intervals by doctors out for an operation the chief of mental health and eating normal extended their best wishes to the agency said. Alp Gurkan had denied passageways of the Tham Luang posted along the kilometres-long the rescue had dubbed “mission food. team and the rescuers. The mine’s general responsibility for the dis- complex, even with expert diving escape route. impossible”. “It might be because they “I’m very happy and relieved. manager Ramazan Dogru aster, asking when the trial support. He did not say if the coach, The rescue was fraught with were all together as a team, I haven’t been able to sleep for and technical manager opened in April 2015 to be After days of mounting spec- the only adult with the boys for danger, a point underscored last helping each other out,” public days. I’m happy that the boys are Ismail Adali were hand- freed “to do our own re- ulation, a former Thai Navy SEAL nine days before they found, Friday by the death of a retired health ministry inspector general out too,” said Khamluh Gunta- ed prison sentences of 22 search and shed light on diver broke the silence, revealing was able to dive and walk out Thai Navy SEAL diver as he ran Thongchai Lertwilairatanapong wong, the grandfather of team years and six months, and the accident”. the boys were sleeping or partial- unaided. out of air in the flooded cave told reporters. coach Ekkapol Chantawong. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, July 12, 2018 Breast is best: Pamela Anderson writes to UN As US President Donald Trump’s administration officials opposed a breastfeeding resolution of the World Health Organisation (WHO), actress Pamela Anderson on behalf of PETA wrote a let- ter to UN stating the importance of breastfeeding for newborns. “Breast is best, there is nothing Mirror natural about giving human babies milk that is meant for baby cows. Cows on dairy farms are forcibly impregnated over and over again, and their calves are torn away from them when they 10 are only a day old. Heartbroken mother cows often cry out in mourning for days over their miss- ing calves,” her letter read. “I nursed my own sons and I encourage other moms to continue this natural practice, which has been essential to human health since the dawn of time.” The ENTERTAINMENT dissaproval of the resoultion by the US government has garnered a lot of criticism and strong reactions from people. (IANS) Russell Simmons faces rape allegation MJ was ‘chemically castrated’ by grand-daughter of WW Norton by his father, says doctor lexia Norton Jones, Jones, who had served as an the statute of limitations in New porter by the screenwriter Jenny the granddaughter of attorney and speechwriter for York for felonies, she wanted Lumet, in which she alleged that book publisher W.W. Martin Luther King Jr. After some to stand with the other alleged he sexually assaulted her in 1991. Norton, has accused years had passed, Jones forgave victims of abuse by the music Simmons issued a statement hip-hop mogul Rus- Simmons. mogul and producer. She says to Variety.com, denying that he sellA Simmons of raping her in Last spring, she isn’t seeking any mon- had assaulted Jones. November 1990. almost three etary damages. “I’m deeply saddened by this In November 1990, Norton decades later, In total, more than a story from Alexia,” Simmons Jones went on a date with Sim- Jones filed a dozen women have ac- said. mons. She recalls that they had a police report cused Simmons of sexual “At no time did she share pleasant night out, which ended with the New assault or rape. these feelings about her first with the co-founder of Def Jam York Police Simmons, who has sexual encounter with me, which Recordings inviting her to see Department denied any wrongdoing, took place roughly 28 years ago. his new apartment in downtown (NYPD), from stepped down from his I have taken multiple lie detector Manhattan. her home in companies in November, tests that affirm I never sexu- There, Jones says, Simmons Arizona, detailing after a guest column was ally assaulted anyone. pinned her against a wall and the incident, reports published in The Hol- Alexia and I dated, raped her. variety.com. lywood were intimate and “It was such a fast attack. He Although her Re- attended multiple op legend Michael Jackson was Michael’s son Prince has previously pulled my dress up. I must have case fell events together after “chemically castrated” by his defended his grandfather. In a video said no seven to 10 times,” she out- she alleges the incident father Joe, according to the late posted on Instagram, he told his follow- told variety.com. side occurred in 1990. star’s doctor Conrad Murray. ers Joe had done no wrong. After she left, distraught and I considered her a friend Murray said Joe, who died He said: “One of the things I’m going in shock, Jones claims that for all these years and con- fromP cancer last month, was “cruel” to to talk about today is my grandpa about Simmons continued to tinue to have a warm re- his children. what you all got to f***ing say about him. pursue her, calling her at lationship with members “Joe Jackson was one of the worst So you all can keep on talking all this s***, home and approaching her of her family. I believe we fathers to his children in history,” Murray saying he abused my dad and all this and at social events. last spoke in 2006 when told The Blast, a publication. you will make a YouTube video about it Jones, a 31-year-old she called to express her Michael had talked about the cruelty for sure.” aspiring model and actress disappointment over the he had experienced at the hands of his “But he raised these kids right, oth- at the time was in the same fact that I had not attended father, Murray said. “The fact that he erwise they would have been in gangs or social circle as Simmons. an event honoring her was chemically castrated to maintain his f****ing dead. 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Here’s to many more IANS And The Heartbreak- Ulyate. Further details on An ers will arrive later American Treasure will be thisA year. revealed in due course. The 4CD collection is titled Petty died in October last An American Treasure and will year at the age of 66, with a medi- arrive on September 28, along cal examiner reporting that he with a 2CD version. died of an accidental drug over- SiriusXM report (via Rolling dose. Petty’s family reported that Stone) that the album will fea- on the day he died, he’d been ture studio recordings, live ma- told that his hip fracture had be- terial and alternative versions of come a full break and it was their some of Petty’s best-loved work. feeling that “the pain was simply It was compiled by Petty’s unbearable and was the cause widow Dana and his daughter for his over use of medication.” Adria, along with Heartbreakers’ Loudersound EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thursday, July 12, 2018 SPORTS 11 Umtiti header sends streetwise France into World Cup final St Petersburg, July 11 (Re- past the Belgians and they were thankful their keeper Martinez brought on uters): Samuel Umtiti’s did just that even if their Thibaut Courtois was alert Dries Merteens for Moussa 51st-minute header sent disciplined, professional to snuff out the danger. Dembele in an attempt France into the World Cup performance hardly set the The first real opening to liven up his attack but final with a ruthless 1-0 pulses racing. came in the 16th minute France were now focused win over Belgium in an ab- But the worrying factor when De Bruyne hooked purely on frustrating Bel- sorbing first semi-final on for Croatia or England is the ball into the path of gium’s creative pair. Tuesday. that France still look to have Hazard whose shot was With Ngolo Kante mar- Didier Deschamps’ side another gear to move into. just wide of Hugo Lloris’s shalling the effort, France will face England or Croatia Deschamps, coach at far post. were on De Bruyne and in Moscow on Sunday as Euro 2016 and captain of Hazard was dangerous Hazard like a flash, snuff- the French look to lift the the 1998 World Cup win- again moments later when ing out the slightest oppor- trophy for the second time ners, suggested as much. he cut in from the left and tunity for them to probe following their triumph on “We showed charac- unleashed a rasping drive the French defence. home soil in 1998. ter and mentality, it was which clipped off the back The nearest Belgium In an enthralling, albeit very hard for us tonight. of Raphael Varane and just came to a leveller was a highly tactical rather than We worked hard defen- over the bar. header from Fellaini which incident-packed match, it sively, we needed to take From a Belgium corner, flashed just wide and a was once again a set-piece advantage a bit more in the Toby Alderweireld tested fierce strike from distance that proved decisive with counter-attacks but con- Lloris with a smart shot by Axel Witsel which the Umtiti’s near-post header gratulations to my players on the turn but as the half impressive Lloris parried from an Antoine Griez- and my staff,” he said. progressed France began away. mann corner settling mat- Belgium manager Ro- to create more. France can begin to ters. berto Martinez was left frus- Olivier Giroud flashed prepare for the final at the Having gained the trated by his team missing a header just wide and Luzhniki Stadium, eager lead, France showed the out to a set-piece goal, a Mbappe set up Benjamin to avoid a repeat of 2006 defensive nous to nullify familiar outcome in this Pavard whose low shot when they were beaten by the threat from Belgium’s tournament. was kept out by the out- Italy on penalties in Berlin Eden Hazard and Kevin “Unfortunately for us stretched leg of Courtois. and the pain of the loss to de Bruyne, closing out the difference was a dead- It was a fascinating Portugal on home soil in the game for a win that ball situation. The game first half and all that was 2016. sent them to their second was very close, very tight AP/PTI missing was a goal but one “Two years ago, I re- France’s Samuel Umtiti, 2nd right, scores the opening goal during the semifinal match against Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. straight major tournament and it was going to be de- Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia on Tuesday, July 10. came soon after the break. member what happened final, following their loss to cided by a little bit of luck in From Griezmann’s cor- two years ago,” Deschamps Portugal in Euro 2016. front of goal,” he said. ner, Umtiti beat Marouane said. “We will go into this It had been suggested Early control France content to sit deep De Bruyne. as the French offered their Paul Pogba’s delivery sent Fellaini at the near post and final to win it as we have that France needed to step Belgium took early and eliminate the threat of But it was by no means own danger on the break, Kylian Mbappe racing to- powered a header home to still not gotten over the up a level in quality to get control of midfield with counter-attacks Hazard and a purely negative approach perfectly illustrated when wards goal and Belgium put France ahead. (2016) final.” Mahrez joins Manchester City from Leicester Despite missing Asiad, Mary upbeat Manchester (England), English game and I wanted players,” said City’s Direc- July 11 (Reuters): Man- to be a part of it. tor of Football Txiki Be- about World Championships chester City have signed “I think we can be suc- giristain. “We’re sure he will Leicester City’s Algeria for- cessful over the coming bring additional attacking New Delhi, July 11 (IANS): ward Riyad Mahrez on years and I believe my own quality to our squad.” Despite pulling out of the a five-year contract, the game can develop under Mahrez was born in upcoming Asian Games English champions an- Pep’s management.” France and began his due to injury, five-time nounced on Tuesday. Mahrez was named professional career at Le world champion M.C. Mary City did not disclose PFA Players’ Player of Havre, where he played 67 Kom is upbeat about the the transfer fee but Brit- the Year after scoring 17 times over three years. He World Championships to ish media reported the league goals in 37 matches signed for Leicester in 2013 be held in November here. deal had cost a club record as unfashionable Leicester and helped the club win Mary has decided to 60 million pounds ($79.6 shocked the soccer world promotion to the Premier pull out of the squad for million), more than the by winning the Premier League by the end of his the Asian Games to be held 57 million they paid At- League two years ago. first season. in Indonesia from August letico Madrid for French He wanted to move in Mahrez helped them 18 to September 1, due to defender Aymeric Laporte Riyad Mahrez January and handed in a escape relegation the next injury. in January. transfer request but ended season before their fai- The veteran Manipur T h e 2 7 - y e a r - o l d improve his own game. 48 goals. up staying with Leicester rytale run to the title as boxer has won medals in Mahrez, who won the “I am so pleased to “Pep is committed to when the club’s valuation they finished the campaign the 51kg event at the Asi- Premier League title with have joined City, a side playing attacking football, ended City’s interest. 10 points clear of second- ad which include a gold Leicester in 2016, said he playing great football un- which is a perfect for me, “Over the past few placed Arsenal having at Incheon in 2014 and a had moved to The Etihad der Pep Guardiola,” said and City’s performances years, he has established started the season as 5000- bronze at Guangzhou in stadium for the chance to Mahrez, who played 179 last season were outstand- himself as one of the Pre- 1 outsiders and tipped for 2010. PTI win more silverware and times for Leicester, scoring ing. They’re redefining the mier League’s most exciting relegation. But this year, instead Boxer Mary Kom obliges a fan with a picture at the send-off ceremony of Mary, fellow Manipur of the Indian contingent for Special Olympics Unified Cup 2018, in New star Sarjubala Devi will Delhi on Wednesday, July 11. represent the country in Sarri close to becoming new the women’s 51 kilogram “Since for many years I will represent India in the Italy to bid for 2026 category. was not competing in the women’s events at the Asian “My treatment is going championship, I should Games. Mary asserted that Chelsea boss — Napoli president Winter Olympics on and the injury is healing be very strong mentally as despite her absence from now. So it is good to be back well as physically. For World the squad, India will do well Bengaluru, July 11 (Reuters): Chelsea are Rome, July 11 (IANS): Italy is considering bid to in training. Now I am trying Championships I am doing at the Asian Games. close to securing a deal for former Napoli boss host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and Winter to do better and better as I smart training instead of Pointing out that the Maurizio Sarri to replace Antonio Conte as Paralympic Games, the Italian National Olympic am preparing for the World hard training,” the 35-year- standard of Indian women’s manager, according to the Italian club’s presi- Committee (CONI) has said. Championships and right old said. boxing has improved in dent Aurelio De Laurentiis. The candidate cities are Cortina d’Ampezzo, now it is my main target,” “Earlier, we used to recent years, Mary was con- Conte won the Premier League with Chelsea Milan and Turin. CONI will decide between them Mary said at the send off practice several hours, fident that they will do the in his first season after joining in 2016. at its next national council meeting, according to ceremony for the Indian now it is not important to country proud at the Asian However, his future at Stamford Bridge the ANSA news agency. squad for the Special Olym- practise like that. Now it Games. remains uncertain as, despite winning the FA The decision could be taken on August 1 or pics Unified Cup 2018 on takes one hour to do ev- “The training stan- Cup, they finished fifth in the last campaign September 10, CONI said on Tuesday. Wednesday. erything. So it is important dard has been improved and failed to qualify for the Champions League. CONI President Giovanni Malago was quoted Mary stated that she is to do smart training with a lot. The girls are prepar- “Sarri is close to being new Chelsea manag- by ANSA as saying that the best option was a concentrating on the World cleaverness. Our national ing whole-heartlty for the er,” De Laurentiis told reporters during the un- Maurizio Sarri joint candidature comprising Cortina, Milan Championships and will try coaches along with foriogn Games and I hope they will veiling of new Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti. and Turin. to put her best foot forward coaches are doing well to- shine,” she said. “My lawyers are in talks with his (Sarri) law- three seasons in charge at the club. Turin hosted the Winter Games in 2006 while as she is participating in gether, so hopefully I will do “They (Indian squad) yers to finalise everything.” Chelsea declined to comment on the issue Cortina d’Ampezzo hosted the 1956 event, Xin- the prestigious event after better in these games,” the also got the benefit from my Sarri was replaced by Ancelotti in May with when contacted by Reuters. hua news agency reported. a long time. veteran boxer added. injury as they got a chance the Naples club seeking to end Juventus’ domi- Conte has one year remaining on his cur- The Canadian city of Calgary, Swedish capital Mary last participated Apart from Sarjubala, to showcase themselves nance in the league. rent contract and has already taken charge Stockholm, Sapporo in Japan and Erzurum in at the World Championship 2016 World Championship and I also want our girls to The 59-year-old Sarri led Napoli to two of the club’s pre-season preparations at their Turkey are also considering bids for the 2026 in 2010 when she won gold silver medallist Sonia Lath- do well at the Games,” she second-place and one third-place finish in Cobham training ground. events. in Bridgetown, Barbados. er (57kg) and Pavitra (60kg) added. Ponting backs Australian turnaround Confident India eye winning start to ODI series against England Nottingham, July 11 With the ball, spinners ahead of next year’s World Cup (IANS): Fresh from their Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali Twenty20 International will be a major threat to the players to get some games (T20I) series win, an upbeat visitors. Ricky Ponting and he believes the team India will be eyeing to con- The pace attack will will keep producing great tinue with the momentum once again rely on the players. when they take on England shoulders of Liam Plun- “One thing I do know is in the first of the three- kett, Stokes, David Willey we’ve got still the best depth match One-Day Interna- and Mark Wood, depend- of any cricket nation in the tional (ODI) rubber at Trent ing on who all feature in world and I will continue to Bridge here on Thursday. the playing XI on Thursday. say that,” he added. Ponting The Virat Kohli-led side Squads: also supported coach Justin won the recently conclud- India: Virat Kohli (Cap- Langer who took over reins ed T20I series 2-1 and the tain), Shikhar Dhawan, Ro- Bengaluru, July 11 (Re- matches. of the team in May this year. team management hopes hit Sharma, KL Rahul, MS uters): Australia still have “There are 16 one-day- “The environment for another valuable perfor- Dhoni (Wicket-keeper), the best depth of any crick- ers to be played between Justin Langer will create mance by the team. Dinesh Karthik, Suresh et nation, former skipper now and the next World around that team will be With the ODI World Raina, Hardik Pandya, Ricky Ponting has said Cup,” the 43-year-old said a place that everyone will Cup scheduled to be held Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzven- while backing them to turn at a Channel Seven promo- just get better, they’ll just here next year, the three- couple of occasions. has claimed 20 wickets in where the Eoin Morgan-led dra Chahal, Shreyas Iyer, around their poor one-day tional event. improve, they’ll love the match series will also give Suresh Raina, who re- his last eight ODIs while side had crushed the visi- Siddarth Kaul, Axar Pa- international form in time “I’ll guarantee you environment,” he said. Kohli and his teammates placed an unfit Ambati Chahal scalped 24 wickets tors 6-0. tel, Umesh Yadav, Shar- to defend their World Cup when you put the Austra- “I’m really excited a fair idea of the playing Rayudu, and Mahendra in his last ten outings. It was the same ground dul Thakur, Bhuvneshwar title in England and Wales lian group of 15 players about what the future holds condition in England. Singh Dhoni will once again Apart from the duo, where England scripted a Kumar next year. down on a sheet of paper, not just right now but for The men in blue carry provide depth to the bat- Umesh Yadav and Bhu- world record in ODI history England: Eoin Mor- Five-time World Cup that group will line up as the next 20 years.” a deep batting line-up with ting order while all-round- vneshwar Kumar will share after putting 481/6 on board gan (Captain), Jason Roy, winners Australia were good as any other team in Australia will host most of their batsman in er Hardik Pandya too has the new ball. against Australia recently. Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler whitewashed 5-0 by hosts the world.” South Africa in November good touch with the willow. the ability to demolish any On the other hand, Like India, the hosts’ (Wicket-keeper), Moeen England in the ODI se- Ponting, who captained for three ODIs and one While both Rohit Sharma bowling attack. hosts England, would try batting line-up also runs Ali, Joe Root, Jake Ball, Tom ries which concluded last Australia in their 2003 and Twenty20 and will then and KL Rahul slammed In the bowling depart- to leave the T20I series de- deep with the likes of Jos Curran, Alex Hales, Liam month, extending their 2007 World Cup victories, host Virat Kohli-led India a ton each in the T20I se- ment, Kuldeep Yadav and feat behind and will take Buttler, Jason Roy, Alex Plunkett, Ben Stokes, Adil poor ODI run having won said the ODI series against for three T20s, four test ries, Kohli missed his half- Yuzvendra Chahal will once some motivation from the Hales, Jonny Bairstow, Mor- Rashid, David Willey, Mark only 16 of their last 18 England helped young matches and three ODIs. centuries by whiskers on a again be the key. Kuldeep ODI series against Australia, gan and Ben Stokes. Wood. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Thuresday, July 12, 2018

C M Y K 12 SPORTS Djokovic into Wimbledon Manu-Sumeeth, Sindhu, Prannoy, Kashyap advance at Thailand Open semis like a man on a mission Bangkok, July 11 (IANS): India's men's Satwik, however, is still in the tourna- doubles pair of Manu Attri and B. Sumeeth ment in the mixed doubles category. He and London, July 11 (Reuters): cliffhanger at Wimbledon Reddy on Wednesday created a big upset in Ashwini Ponnappa will on Thursday face Three times Wimbledon on Wednesday. the opening round as they joined P.V. Sind- Japan's Yuki Kaneko and Mayu Matsumoto champion Novak Djokovic The big South African's hu, H.S. Prannoy and Parupalli Kashyap in for a place in the last eight stage. was a man on a mission hopes looked forlorn as the pre-quarterfinals of the Thailand Open Meanwhile, second seed Sindhu after the former world num- Federer skipped through badminton tournament here. opened her campaign against Bulgaria's ber one beat Japan’s Kei the opening two sets on The Manu-Sumeeth pair overcame Linda Zetchiri with an easy 21-8, 21-15 vic- Nishikori 6-3 3-6 6-2 6-2 Court One with his usual Chinese Taipei's fourth seeds Chen Hung tory in 26 minutes. The Olympic 2016 silver on Wednesday to reach the panache but he turned the Ling and Wang Chi-Lin 21-18, 15-21, 21- medallist will meet Hong Kong's Yip Pui Yin semi-finals for the eighth match on its head to cause 17 to enter the Round-of-16. Up next for on Thursday. time. the biggest shock yet in a Manu-Sumeeth are Hiroyuki Endo and Yuta Vaishnavi Reddy Jakka lost to Japanese “I feel like I’m peaking at tournament full of upsets. Watanabe on Thursday. eighth seed Sayaka Sato, who won 21-13, the right moment,” declared It was his first win However, the other Indian men's dou- 21-17 in 31 minutes. the 12th seeded Serb after against Federer at the fifth bles pairs of Satwiksairaj Rankirredy and In the men's singles competition, fourth joining Americans John attempt and means he is Chirag Shetty, Arjun M.R. and Ramchan- seed Prannoy defeated Spain's Pablo McEnroe and Pete Sampras the first player represent- dran Shlok, M. Anilkumar Raju and Venkat Abian 21-16, 21-19, while Kashyap got past in fourth place on the list ing South Africa to reach Gaurav Prasad and Kona Tarun and Saurabh Canada's Jason Anthony Ho-Shue 21-15, of most Wimbledon semi- the semi-final here since Sharma exited the competition. 21-17. final appearances in the Kevin Curren in 1983. India had high expectations from eighth However, Indian eighth seed Sameer Open Era. Eighth-seed Anderson, seeds Satwik and Chirag but they lost to Verma lost 18-21, 16-21 to Thailand's The 31-year-old will 32, saved a match point in Thailand's Bodin Isara and Maneepong Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk in the open- play either second-seeded the 10th game of the third Jongjit 11-21, 15-21. ing round. Spaniard Rafael Nadal or set and grew in confidence fifth-seeded Argentine Juan against an increasingly- Martin del Potro in the last ragged Federer who had four. AP/PTI won the first set in 26 min- England, Uruguay fined for breaching Djokovic had looked in Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Kei Nishikori of Japan during their men's utes. control after the first set on a quarterfinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on Wednesday July 11. He won the third set to sunny Centre Court but lost snap Federer's 34-set win- marketing World Cup rules both his cool and concen- nese man in the Wimbledon “I didn’t harm the grass, a “man on a mission” to get ning streak at Wimbledon tration in the second after semi-finals since 1933, was I know how I threw the rack- back to where he left off, the and Federer was clearly Moscow, July 11 (Reuters): quarter-final match be- over their team kit or took a heated exchange with short-lived. et. He even threw the racket Serb could only agree: “Of shaken as Anderson domi- England were fined 70,000 tween Sweden and Eng- a drink with a non-spon- umpire Carlos Ramos. Losing streak in the fourth set and the course, that’s why I’m here,” nated the fourth set to drag Swiss Francs ($70,585.9) land,” world soccer’s gov- sors’ logo onto the field. With his 24th seeded Nishikori, playing Djokov- umpire said he didn’t see he said. the 20-times Grand Slam and Uruguay were giv- erning body said. Uruguay were fined opponent saving three ic on grass for the first him so I get the warning, he “I’ve worked very hard champion into a decider. en a 50,000 Swiss Francs FIFA added that the for a similar offence plus break points to hold serve time and seeking to end doesn’t,” added the Serb. and very smart to get myself Six times Anderson was sanction for breaking me- Football Association had for arriving late for one at 2-1, Djokovic bounced a 12-match losing streak “So I think it’s not fair in the best possible shape required to hold serve to d i a a n d of their matches, his racket off the baseline against the Serb, held to 3-2 but it is the way it is, in for the biggest events and it stay alive and each time he m a r k e t - which FIFA did in frustration and then in the third set before run- the mix of emotions and a doesn’t get any bigger than was equal to the task. ing rules not detail. seethed after he was given ning out of steam against tough match it happens.” Wimbledon. So hopefully I Federer eventually d u r i n g “ I n p a r - a code of conduct warning. an opponent in merciless The semi-final will can keep going.” cracked at 11-11, double- the World ticular, only “You think I ruined the form. be the 32nd of Djokovic’s faulting to hand Anderson Cup, FIFA one member court for just throwing my With the Japanese serv- Grand Slam career but he Anderson stuns a break point which he s a i d o n of the Uru- racket (down)? Do you think ing to stay in the match, has had to fight to get there. converted when the de- Wednes- g u a y a n that or not? Be honest.” the Djokovic wrapped things up Now ranked only 21st in Federer in quarter- fending champion hit a day. national Serb exclaimed, shaking his after 2-1/2 hours on the first the world, with his career weary-looking forehand “Sev- t e a m head. match point to secure his stalling since his 12th Grand final cliffhanger halfway up the net. eral members of the previously been asked to continued to display Nishikori promptly first Wimbledon semi-final Slam title at the 2016 French Kevin Anderson produced Anderson stayed cool English national team desist. unauthorised commer- broke serve and then held since 2015. Open, last year’s Wimble- an astonishing fightback and sealed victory on his continued to display No specific details were cial branding on playing to go 4-1 up before levelling “I thought it was unnec- don saw him retire in the from two sets down to beat first match point with a unauthorised commer- given but Croatia and Swe- equipment items during the match at 1-1 but any essary to get the warning,” quarter-finals with a sea- eight-time champion Rog- powerful first serve which cial branding on playing den were previously fined the quarter-final match sense of a fightback, and Djokovic said as he came son-ending elbow injury. er Federer 2-6 6-7(5) 7-5 Federer could only return equipment items before because players wore un- between Uruguay and the possibility of a first Japa- off court. Asked whether he was 6-4 13-11 in a quarter-final into the tramlines. and during the World Cup authorised ankle socklets France,” it added. Sagan wins 1st hilly stage of Tour de France in sprint French star Pogba looks to be World Cup hero St. Petersburg, July 11 seven games in a month (IANS): Earlier in this World compressing development Cup, 25-year-old French in a short space of time, and star Paul Pogba said that it Pogba has grown as France could be the last time he ap- has progressed. peared in the tournament. Of course it helps that If that is the case, he will be he has N'Golo Kante at his bowing out young but on a side. Pogba can play know- high. "I'll be 29 in four years; ing the Chelsea holding who knows if other young midfielder will be scurrying players will come through around filling any gaps be- to take my place?" Pogba hind him, sweeping the ball said. up and feeding him with a If he continues to play simple pass, allowing him like he has in his last two ap- to stride forward rather than pearances for his country, it being caught in an attack- is the younger players who nor-defence no-man's land should be worried, reports in midfield. Xinhua news agency. An intelligent man, who "He's a monster," said Paul Pogba speaks English, French, France coach Didier De- Italian and Spanish (even Slovakia's Peter Sagan, wearing the best sprinter's green jersey, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the fifth stage of the Tour de France schamps following his tance to the side," Des- club issues, he also strug- though he has never lived cycling race over 204.5 kilometers (127 miles) with start in Lorient and finish in Quimper, France on Wednesday, July 11. team's 1-0 win over Belgium champs said. gled to make an impact in Spain), Pogba dedicated in Tuesday's semi-final. It all shows how a World in France's opening game Tuesday's win to the 12 boys Quimper (France), July 11 the race's first hilly route Froome crossed safely in ter (127-mile) route from Deschamps, nicknamed Cup can turn a player's for- in the World Cup, even rescued from a cave in Thai- (AP): For the second time in Wednesday. the main pack. Lorient to Quimper. "the water carrier" during tunes around in a short pe- prompting the call from the land. this year's Tour de France, Greg Van Avermaet took Sagan, the three-time Belgian rider Philippe his international career as riod of time. Pogba travelled French fans and media for Pogba will be in the side Peter Sagan has beaten advantage of an intermedi- reigning world champion, Gilbert, a former world a player, knows a bit about to Russia after a difficult him to be dropped, which when France take the field Sonny Colbrelli in a sprint ate bonus sprint to add two clocked nearly five hours champion, was third and playing in midfield. season with Manchester is probably what had him for the World Cup final on finish. seconds to his overall lead, over the challenging leg moved up to third overall. "He has grown in the United, where he often mulling over his interna- Sunday and it's clear that As opposed to the flatter ahead of BMC teammate through Brittany, which Froome trails Van Aver- team, he's an expressive seemed at odds with man- tional future. in this tournament, it's not Stage 2, his Stage 5 victory Tejay van Garderen. contained five categorized maet by 57 seconds in 15th player and his performance ager Jose Mourinho's plans. But World Cups are spe- how you start, it's how you came at the conclusion of Race favorite Chris climbs over a 204.5-kilome- spot. only increases his impor- Perhaps because of his cial events, with a possible finish. Basketball coach rues lack of exposure in shaping sportspersons in Nagaland Our Correspondent evening at the coaching fessional Basketball & Foot- ketball coaching camp for Kohima, June 11 (EMN): camp. The camp organ- balll Sports Management intensive advance training Northeast have potential, ised by Suncity Kohima will set up an academy in in Chennai in the winter stamina, and good physi- and PB&F Sports Manage- Nagaland in the future with vacation. cal but the thing is there is ment that is underway at the support of the Sun City Brief history on Prasanna no person to guide them... Christ King Higher Second- club. Jayashankar we need to mould those ary School ground, Kohima Zhatuo Rutsa advisor She is presently serving potentials says the 50-year and will conclude on July to Nagaland Basketball As- as the coach of the south- old Southern Railway bas- 15. sociation and member of ern railway women bas- ketball coach Prasanna Southern Railways bas- Sun City club said the camp ketball for the last 17 years. Jyashankar who is currently ketball coach, Prasanna aims to promote sports and She is also the first Indian coaching youngsters in the Jyashankar is the main give opportunity to the women basketball player Summer Basketball Coach- trainer of the coaching upcoming young talents in to represent India in five ing camp in Kohima. camp accompanied by SJ the state. Asian Basketball confed- She said wherever there Coronet, International Bas- He also said schools eration championships. is talent in any sports disci- ketball Federation coach. and university should focus She was the head coach pline, tap those and bring The camp is covering on sports activity and the of Bengaluru men’s team a national coach to mould all basic fundamentals of need to invest on the grass- (season 2) and Chennai those talents and suggested basketball and will also be root level. Slam team in season 3 that the government should imparting advance train- While observing that and 4 where they were the bring more policy in bring ing skills to the junior and Sun City Open Basketball champions in season 3 of coaches from around the senior categories. 63 in- tournament has not im- the UBA professional Bas- country for more exposure. cluding both boys and girls EM Images prove the standard of the ketball league in India. While also maintained that are undergoing intensive Youngsters and organisers at the basketball coaching event in Kohima on Wednesday. game, it was the need of the She is also the national there will also be support training for two weeks. hour for coaching camp to selector of Basketball Fed- from the Sports Authority Former UBA coach also “There is no trained the U-14 and U16 national roots level and the best pect in northeast, the other enhance the standard and eration of India (BFI). While of India to provide the basic focused on the grassroots basketball coach in Naga- championship to Nagaland way to mould the sports states provides sports quo- quality of the players, he in Northeast, she also at- necessity. level which the state lacks land” and challenged that in three years time. person. She also suggested ta and also free education asserted. tended coaching camp in Prasanna Jyashankar the basic fundament and if she was given the op- Jyashankar said educa- that there should sports for sportsperson in India, While, it was informed Assam at SFS School and said this in an interaction good coaches to progress portunity, she would train tion institution can only de- quota in all the school and she said. that 30 players will also Dimapur at Living Stone with the media on Tuesday in the sports field. the youngster and bring velop sportsmen in grass- colleges in Nagaland. Ex- She suggested that Pro- be selected for the bas- higher secondary School.

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