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VOL. XVII NO. 05 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 Lalu Prasad gets three-and- The Hardik Punch a-half-years imprisonment Ranchi, Jan. 6 (PTI): A special term of five years on September CBI court today sentenced RJD FODDER SCAM 30, 2013, in another fodder scam chief Lalu Prasad to three-and-a- case. He was released on bail by half years in jail and imposed a the Supreme Court after having fine of Rs 10 lakh on him in a fod- remained in jail for over two-and- der scam case relating to fraudu- a-half months. lent withdrawal of Rs 89.27 lakh The CBI special judge had on from the Deoghar Treasury 21 December 23 acquitted former years ago. Bihar chief minister Jagannath The punishment was handed Mishra and five others in the case. down to 69-year-old Prasad by In 1996, the Patna High Court CBI court judge Shiv Pal Singh. had ordered an inquiry into the This is the second time that he has fodder scam cases and a charge been jailed in the fodder scam. sheet in the Deogarh Treasury The judge also imposed a fine case was filed against 38 people on totalling Rs 10 lakhs on him.He October 27, 1997. was sentenced to three-and-a-half Eleven of them died and three years in jail in a fodder scam case turned approvers, while two other for offences of cheating, along accused confessed and were con- with criminal conspiracy, and oth- victed in 2006-07, a CBI official er sections under the Indian Penal said. Code (IPC). On September 30, 2013, Yadav, Prasad was also given a jail Jagannath Mishra and several oth- term of three years and six months ers were convicted in another case in the case under the Prevention pertaining to illegal withdrawal of of Corruption Act (PCA). Rs 37.7 crore from the Chaibasa He was fined Rs 5 lakh each Treasury in the early 1990s. under the IPC and the PCA, CBI Prasad faces another three counsel Rakesh Prasad said, add- fodder scam cases for illegal with- ing that failure to pay the fine drawal of Rs 3.97 crore from the would entail another six months Dumka Treasury, Rs 36 crore from PTI the Chaibasa Treasury and Rs 184 in jail. File photo of RJD chief and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. The sentences will run concur- crore from the Doranda Treasury. rently, he said. The court had yesterday con- It had also heard arguments Meanwhile, Prasad's son Te- Prasad, who was convicted in cluded arguments on the quantum on the issue of punishment for 10 jashwi Yadav said in Patna that the second case on December 23, of sentence against Prasad in con- others convicted in the case. they will move high court against is at present lodged in the Birsa nection with the withdrawal of Earlier today, the court con- his father's conviction. Munda Central Jail. Rs 89.27 lakh from the Deoghar cluded arguments on the quan- "We will move high court The judge conveyed the pun- Treasury between 1990 and 1994 tum of sentence against five other against Lalu Prasad's conviction ishment to Prasad through vide- when he was the chief minister of convicts. and appeal for bail after studying oconferencing. Bihar. Prasad was given a prison the court verdict," he said.

AP/PTI Indian batsman Hardik Pandya avoids a high ball from the bowling of Morne Morkel on the second day of Noklak District Recognition the first Test between South Africa and India at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday. Report on page 12 Cabinet requests Chang organisation to call-off ‘bandh’ FNR Public Invitation Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): that inclusion of Ching- Rengma community throw The Nagaland cabinet on mei range villages in Nok- Saturday appealed the lak district must first be Chang Khulei Setshang resolved amicably between weight behind FNR’s Naga Day (CKS) to call-off its report- Noklak Village Council Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): ciously accept the request in good spirit and goodwill ed ‘indefinite bandh in the and Chingmei Village The Rengma Selo Zi of the FNR for relaxation for the greater Naga cause larger interest of the Naga Council before govern- (RSZ), on behalf of the of the bandh for delegates be not misused by non-del- people’. ment notification earmark- Rengma community, travelling through Tsem- egates or miscued (sic) as A statement from the ing the boundaries of Nok- congratulated the Forum inyu area for the said event a softening of the Rengma chief minister’s office on lak District is issued. This for Naga Reconciliation for the greater interest of community's legitimate Saturday informed that a exercise would be carried (FNR) for organising “the the Naga unity and solidar- demand for Tseminyu dis- decision to this effect was out by DC Tuensang un- much anticipated Naga ity taking into considera- trict”. taken during a meeting der the supervision of Day” scheduled for Jan. tion the significance and It stated that the Reng- held at the chief minister’s Commissioner, Nagaland. 10 next at Kohima. magnitude of the event. ma community will con- office Saturday evening. “The Cabinet further A press release from The RSZ ensures safe pas- tinue its ‘unflinching fight “While upholding its decided that district inau- the RSZ on Saturday sage for all delegates of the for its legitimate rights’ decision taken on 20th guration would be done stated “the RSZ, in spite event.” and keep strict vigilance December, 2017 in regard only after the issue was of the ongoing bandh that However, the RSZ cau- till the Rengma commu- to creation of Noklak dis- amicably settled,” it in- has been temporarily sus- tioned “that the relaxation nity's demand for separate trict, thecCabinet decided formed. pended for time being, gra- to delegates for the event district is granted. Pre-poll activities pick up as Congress slams government for Amit Shah starts Northeast tour Agartala/Shillong, Jan. 6 Congress front, is the par- form an electoral alliance (IANS): With the political ty's election in-charge of with the Congress and Tri- economic slowdown, lack of jobs activities gradually picking Tripura. namool Congress (TMC) New Delhi, Jan. 6 (IANS): 2017-18, party leader and growth in 2015-16, 2016-17 up ahead of the crucial as- "Our meetings about in Tripura. The Congress on Satur- former Union Finance and 2017-18 (est) is 8.0, 7.1 sembly elections in Febru- our separate state demand The INPT and NCT day attacked the Narendra Minister P. Chidambaram and 6.5. These numbers ary in Left-ruled Tripura, with the Prime Minister, also opposed the IPFT's Modi government over its said the government's tall prove there is a slowdown. tribal parties are negotiat- Union Home Minister and separate state demand. management of economy, claims of India growing at A decline in economic ac- ing with the BJP and Con- other ministers and BJP "We are holding talks saying the worst fears of an a "robust" growth rate have tivity and growth means gress for electoral alliances, leaders are positive. The with the Congress and imminent economic slow- evaporated in thin air. loss of millions of jobs," he informed sources said on Union Home Ministry TMC leaders to form an down have come true and Congress leader Anand said. Saturday. would announce a com- anti-BJP and anti-Left job creation remains the Sharma also lashed out at "New project announce- Meanwhile, Bharatiya mittee on January 8 about electoral alliance to fight ruling BJP's "single biggest the government, accusing it ments have declined, fresh Janata Party (BJP) Presi- our long pending demand," against both the ruling Left failure". of "monumental misman- investment is low, informal dent Amit Shah began a IPFT's President Narendra Front and opposition BJP," In a statement a day agement" of the economy sector is still reeling under three-day tour to Megha- Chandra Debbarma told INPT spokesman Srota after estimates that GDP and remaining in constant the ill-effects of demon- laya and Tripura on Satur- IANS over phone from Ranjan Khisa told IANS. would be 6.5 per cent in denial of the ground reali- etisation, job creation is day to formally kick off the Delhi. A top official of the ties. He said the economy abysmal, exports are plung- party's election campaign Leading a ten-member Tripura Election Depart- was "gasping" and "not ing, manufacturing sector in the two northeastern IPFT delegation to Delhi, ment said that the Election If you do not change galloping." Chidambaram growth has slowed down, states. the veteran tribal leader Commission likely to an- direction, you may end up said the government should agriculture sector has been Communist Party of said: "After returning to nounce the election sched- where you are heading. stop making "tall claims" hit hard and rural despair is India-Marxist (CPI-M) Agartala, we would hold ule in Tripura, Meghalaya ~ Lao Tzu and bend down to do solid abundant. "A dispassionate politburo member Brinda meetings with the state and Nagaland next week. work. assessment reveals serious Karat is now on a five-day Amit Shah BJP leaders to finalise the After about a four-and- "The recent social dis- weaknesses in the Indian election campaign in Tripu- electoral alliance and seat half-month-long summary content therefore can be a economy," he said. ra while party General Sec- the Congress is in power in Friday with Prime Minis- sharing strategies. Now the revision of the voters' list, WEATHER direct manifestation of this Chidambaram said retary Sitaram Yechury has Meghalaya and the Naga ter Narendra Modi, Home long pending hurdles about the final photo-affixed elec- TEMPERATURE economic slowdown, which the growth in GDP during already addressed a central People's Front-led Demo- Minister Rajnath Singh, the alliance with the BJP toral rolls were published the government was con- 2017-18 is estimated at 6.5 election rally in Agartala cratic Alliance of Naga- Minister of State for PMO have been settled." on Friday simultaneously Max: Min: veniently hiding," he said. percent as compared to the earlier this week. land (DAN) in Nagaland. Jitendra Singh and central Most of the political across Tripura with Janu- KOHIMA 17° 4° He said that the invest- growth rate of 7.1 per cent Assembly polls would The DAN is supported by BJP leaders. parties, including the rul- ary 1, 2018, as the qualify- DIMAPUR 22° 11° ment picture remains bleak in 2016-17 and anticipated be held in three north- the BJP. Assam's powerful min- ing CPI-M, Congress and ing date of age. RF: RH: in overall terms and the fis- growth of real GVA (gross eastern states -- Tripura, Tripura's main tribal ister Himanta Biswa Sar- the BJP had earlier rejected "With the regular in- KOHIMA NIL 91% cal deficit is likely to over- value added) at basic prices Meghalaya and Nagaland based party, the Indig- ma, who holds the Finance, IPFT's demands saying it is structions from the Elec- DIMAPUR NIL 82% shoot budget estimates of in 2017-18 is 6.1 percent as -- with 60 assembly seats enous People's Front of Health and Family Welfare not practical to divide the tion Commission, we are * Rainfall (RF) * Relative humidity (RH) 3.2 per cent of the GDP, against 6.6 percent in 2016- each, in February. The five- Tripura (IPFT), which has and Education portfolios small state. readying ourselves to con- Temperature in State Capitals adding that "no amount of 17. "In a double whammy, year terms of the Megha- been agitating since 2009 in the BJP government, ar- Two other important duct the elections in the Max. Min. Max. Min. sugar coating, false bravado retail inflation soared to a laya, Nagaland and Tripura for upgrading the Tripura ranged these politically sig- tribal based parties -- In- state. The commission is in Aizawl 19° 04° Itanagar 17° 06° and rhetoric along with 15-month high of 4.88 per assemblies would expire on Tribal Areas Autonomous nificant meetings. digenous Nationalist Party close touch with us about Agartala 23° 06° Shillong 14° 0° headlines management can cent in November and in- March 6, 13 and 14, respec- District Council into a Sarma, who is also the of Tripura (INPT) and the preparations of the Gangtok 14° 0° Delhi 20° 06° conceal the stark reality". dustrial output slowed to a tively. separate tribal state, held a convener of the BJP-led National Conference of elections," Tripura Chief Guwahati 21° 08° Kolkata 23° 08° "Our fears and warn- three-month low of 2.2 per While the Left Front series of meetings in New North East Democratic Tripura (NCT) -- have also Electoral Officer (CEO) Sr- Imphal 20° 0° Chennai 30° 20° ings have proved true. GDP cent in October," he added. holds power in Tripura, Delhi on Thursday and Alliance (NEDA) anti- started talks since Friday to iram Taranikanti said. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, January 7, 2017 2 STATE Tobu students serve ultimatum Akuluto students’ conference to construction agency Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): The vious press release which was ‘80% of work’s funds drawn’ Tobu Town Students’ Union published on Jan. 3. (TTSU) has served a 15-day “The union would like to ultimatum to a construction state that as per the RTI re- group called NK Construc- ports from the RTI cell Tobu, tion Agency to resume con- the estimated budget for con- struction work on a ‘youth struction is 100 lakhs out of hall’ at Tobu town. which 80% of the amount A press release issued has been withdrawn from by the union’s president, H the department,” the release Khamba, informed about stated. deliberations during the 37th The union also reminded general session of the group the contractor, NK Construc- that was held on Dec. 27. The tion Agency, to immediately union stated that the TTSU resume construction works had deliberated at length ‘re- within a period of 15 days. garding the delay in comple- The organisation cautioned tion of the hall construction that failing to do as demanded which was stated to have would compel the union to started in the year 2010.’ take an own course of action K Khekaho Assumi addressing the 26th bi-annual conference of the Akuluto Range Students Union on Sat. The union warned the and ‘will not be responsible implementing agency not to for any untoward incident Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): The 26th bi- He said that the first priority in his being take the voice of the students’ that may occur in future.’ annual conference of the Akuluto Range a member of the legislative assembly was union for granted. Also, in other matters, the Students’ Union (ARSU) was held at Lo- ‘for development’ and that he would be The TTSU expressed dis- union has directed shopkeep- tisa (new), with Parliamentary Secretary approaching the government for the con- The youth hall of Tobu town that was reportedly left unattended by NK Construction agency. appointment at the contractor ers in Tobu town not to sell for Youth Resources and MTF K Khekaho struction of government higher secondary for failing to respond to a pre- any crackers. Assumi as the chief guest of the inaugural school for Akuluto and a government programme on Sat, a press release on Sat. high school for VK town, the press release informed. stated. Speaking during the occasion, As- Quoting Martin Luther “You are not Students asked to be flag-bearers in transforming society sumi highlighted the developmental born poor, but you compelled the situation programmes of the present government to create it,” the legislator encouraged the for 31st Akuluto assembly constituency. students to work hard. Peren’s board review election assignments Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): slack nor offer excuses of in concern to ensure that The District Planning any sort. She advised the work is done according and Development Board sector’s magistrate to visit to their assignment, the (DPDB) meeting of Peren the area and take stock of DPRO report stated. district was held on Jan. 6. the situation. Work for the Republic Deputy Commissioner of Sarangi also request- Day celebrations were also Peren, also the vice chair- ed the power, PWD, and distributed. man of the DPDB, Smita School Education depart- The administration has Sarangi, was the chairper- ments to present their sta- asked the head of offices son. tus reports every Thursday that the public should not be Kasheto Yeptho and elders from the Sumi community and office bearers of the Diphupar Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu on Sat. Addressing the board to access the situation for harassed due to unavailabil- members, deputy commis- the elections in advance. ity of members in station. Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): A two- corrupt states in the country.” nation.’ Therefore, one has to seek ever field they are pursuing. With sioner Sarangi said that The officer also in- Follow-up meetings relating day Diphupar Sumi Kiphimi Ku- The Naga society needs a great God always and be humble in his people accessing all advanced tech- the forthcoming general formed the board about to the election will be con- qhakulu’s 37th annual general con- change and that is possible only sight, the contractor was quoted as nologies today, he advised parents elections would be declared webcasting the polling vened anytime, the board ference got underway at Diphupar through younger generation with having said. ‘One cannot expect to give the ‘required education’ to anytime. Therefore, DIPR process in about 40 poll- was informed. The officers’ village in Dimapur on Sat. education as weapon, he was life to be spoon-fed as long as we their children. report on Sat. stated, she ing stations in the district. presence in the station is a A local contractor Z Kasheto stated to have said. do not put our abilities and bless- The local contractor also talked requested them not to be She requested the officers must, Sarangi added. Yeptho was the chief guest of the Referring to the Clean Elec- ings into practice. One has to work about ‘preservation and uphold- event, the joint director of the Soil tion campaign initiated by the hard with sheer determination ing one’s tradition and culture,’ & Water Conservation department Nagaland Baptist Church Council making best use of what God has according to the updates. Yeptho SK Hekshe Achumi the speaker. (NBCC), the chief guest called it bestowed upon each one of us for pointed out that the people around Updates in a press release on one opportunity where the younger one’s own well-being and for the the world are known and regarded Lotha Hoho lauds govt. and NBCC Sat. informed that the chief guest generation, especially the students’ society at large,’ he said. by their culture and tradition. Simi- Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): The Lotha Mhondamo Ovung stated. unfurled the flag of the union. In community can contribute. They Encouraging the students to larly, he said it is very important Hoho and its frontal organisations have Also, the Lotha Hoho and all the his address to the gathering, Yeptho can support the campaign strongly make education their primary for the Naga people especially the expressed appreciation to the Nagaland community’s frontal organisations have challenged the students’ community in implementing the movement of focus, the contractor also main- younger generations to preserve state government for upgrading the Sanis resolved to support the initiative of to be ‘flag bearers’ in bringing trans- the churches, he said. He was of tained that education coupled with their vibrant culture and history administrative unit from sub divisional of- the Nagaland Baptist Church Council formation to the society. the view that that clean election determination and hard-working is of the land. ficer to additional deputy commissioner. (NBCC) for clean elections ‘since it is a Although Nagaland is known would be a step forward in eradi- very important for one to achieve The president of the Diphupar The organisation said to appreciate prelude to better governance and better as a Christian state, Yeptho said, cating corruption from Nagaland, success in this cut throat competi- Naga Students’ Union Khumlamo ‘any such upgrade, improvement and de- society.’ “The people of the land have lost the press release stated. tive world. He reminded them that Patton also exhorted the gathering. velopment initiatives’ of the govt. It has “The Lotha community is keen and the Christian principles and cor- Also, Yeptho said that God a mere degree was not sufficient Cultural performances were assured support and cooperation, a press ready to support any initiative for the bet- ruption has crossed every limit blessed the people with the ‘ability for one to accomplish what one other presentations of the day, it release from the organisation’s chairman terment of governance and thus a better making the state one of the most to do anything beyond one’s imagi- desires; one needs to excel in what- was informed. Mhao Humtsoe and General Secretary society,” the release added. NEWS IN BRIEF INR 39 lac. for SHGs under NERLP project Election-related training NNC /GDRN (NA) washes hands off ‘yearly tax’ conducted in Dimapur The NNC / GDRN (NA) has issued a note through its ‘UT-I Dimapur, Jan.6 (EMN): As part of prepara- secretary’ Benjamin Chishi that business establishment tions for the forthcoming general elections, a and shop owners are not to entertain any form of ‘yearly training programme was conducted in the train- tax’ in the name of NNC / GDRN (NA) ‘till further notice.’ It ing hall of the Commissioner of Taxes on Sat. cautioned that any person found ‘tarnishing the image’ of According to a report of Dimapur DPRO, the group would be strictly dealt with. various teams appointed for the forthcoming general elections, who attended the training SUD calls for special prayers programme included assistant expenditure The Sastami Union of Dimapur has called for a ‘special observers; video surveillance teams; video prayer meeting’ on Jan. 8 at 6 a.m. at the NCRC at Purana Bank and NERLP officials with participants after a training programme at Jalukie on Sat. viewing, accounting; flying squad teams; static Bazar in Dimapur. All its members residing in an around surveillance teams and media certification and Dimapur have been informed to attend the programme. Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): Development of North East household incomes of the rural su. A discourse about financial monitoring cell. Loans amounting to INR 39 Region, supported by the poor in the district of Peren. literacy and its importance was The deputy commissioner of Dimapur Zunheboto’s DC convenes meeting lac. was sanctioned to ‘suc- World Bank. The event was conducted on given by Lead Bank Manager Sushil Kumar Patel, who presided over the The deputy commissioner of Zunheboto Tridibesh Roy cessful, active and vibrant’ This was informed by the Sat. at Jalukie. Biarab Kalita. Another dis- training programme, explained in detail the role has convened a meeting with heads of offices and school Self Help Groups (SHGs) authorities during a financial Reports about the progress course about the importance of of various teams with the aid of a PowerPoint representatives in the DC’s conference hall on Jan. 8 at 11 promoted by the North East literacy-bank credit linkage for of the NERLP in the district credit and recovery was given presentation. Also, the DCP of zone-1 Lakha a.m. along with the District Planning and Development Rural Livelihood Project 39 Self Help Groups of the were also presented by District by the manager of Jalukie SBI Koza highlighted issues pertaining to the role Board. The meeting with discuss the programme for (NERLP) of the Ministry of NERLP which aims to change Project Manager Ruuvilie Kot- branch Phabesh Medhi. of police personnel. the Republic Day celebrations. The following members and organisations are requested to attend the meeting: Superintendent of Zunheboto police; commandant of the 5th Assam Rifles; commandant of the 8th NAP, Naltoqa; Assam Rifles accused of Peren mission organises youth camp commandant of the 111 Bn BSF, Satakha; heads of offices; presidents of the Sumi Hoho, STH (Zunheboto), and the SKK; chairman of the Zunheboto Town GBs Association; assaulting citizens in Mon principals and headmasters of all colleges and schools; Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): meeting held at Chenwet- sector GBs in Zunheboto town; PAs to DC and head DBs; An organisation in Mon nyu village, without iden- ex-servicemen care of the Zila Sainik Welfare Officer of district has complained to tifying the licenses of the Zunheboto; and president of Zunheboto’s NCC. the district’s administration motorbike and other valid about what was stated to documents. Actually, those be a member of the 35th three person were there, Assam Rifles physically to see the accident site of WEATHER FORECAST IN OTHER DISTRICTS assaulting and ‘wrongfully NL-07 -1371, belonging to accusing’ two students and Shri W. Shaboh ex- MLA Max Min DP RH RF a government employee on with a motorbike regd no. WOKHA 2.4 8.2 6.2 67 NIL Dec. 31 2017. 04E-9392 (IND).” The Chenloisho village They were accused fur- ZBT 7.8 6 9.1 93 NIL council and the Chenloisho ther that the vehicles were MON 20 10 8.1 77 NIL Students’ Union issued a used to carry NSCN-K copy of a letter addressed members ‘without having TUENSANG 15.2 11 10.7 81 NIL to the deputy commission- any record of such case.’ Members of the Peren Baptist Mission choir at the two-day youth camp in Peren. er of Mon. The two groups “We also like to ques- MKG 17 11.2 13.3 82 NIL have demanded redress. tion whether NSCN-K Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): Rangro Herie, education living ones. Pointing out also a therapy that heals the PHEK 12 5 6.8 92 NIL According to the letter, meeting was held at Ch- A two-day youth camp was and Sunday school sec- that music is an art and heart and stirs the emotions it was on Dec. 31 2017 that enwetnyu village on 31th organised by Peren Bap- retary of the ZBCC; and people of different culture of a person. KIPHIRE - - - - - two students namely one Dec’ 2017, and what prove tist Mission at New Peren Keyirangding Hegui. Helei- enjoy different kinds of The resource persons SECHÜ ZUBZA - - - - - Panglem and a Tawang (sic) do they have to accuse village during Jan. 4-5. lak was the camp convenor, music, he said music has to also elaborated on several and one government serv- ex-MLA Shri. W. Shaboh’s The event was conducted it was informed. be précised as it is the food other topics: the society LONGLENG - - - - - ant called W Shangmei vehicle as NSCN-K carrier? with the theme “Yikem- According to a press of the soul. in an age of cultural trans- TSEMINYU 22.6 3.8 8.8 67 NIL were “physically assaulted And why did they assault peubeze Guolulo,” updates release from the organis- Quoting Edgard Var- formation; the surpass- and wrongfully accused by (sic) the three innocent informed. ers, on the first day, Hegui ese definition of music as ing greatness of knowing JALUKIE - - - - - Subidar of 35th Assam Ri- persons?” Resource persons for shared the gathering on ‘organised sound’, Hegui Christ; health and the chal- fle Chenmoho post, as bike The organisations have MANGKOLEMBA 23 14.8 11.9 60 NIL the camp were Hiakie He- the topic “Music the soul said music expresses joy lenges and roles of youth. thieves, NSCN-K mem- requested the authorities to gui, SIM director, Shillong; of life”. He said life and and ‘peace of mind.’ For The two-day camp *Dew Point (DP) *Relative Humidity (RH) * Rainfall (RF) bers...” Further, the letter take ‘necessary and timely Rezulule, DSP of Phek; music are two inseparable that reason, he said, music also featured competitions stated, they were accused action to maintain peace and Rev. Suitei Ndang, pastor terms and the joy of music is said to keep the body and besides a Bible quiz, and Source: Department of Soil & Water Conservation, Nagaland of being “the attendees of harmony in our locality.’ of Peren Baptist Church; can only be engaged by the soul together and that it is sports. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, January 7, 2018

C M Y K STATE 3 NPP hopes to form govt. in the state WAYO celebrates 25th anniversary laya, eight Congress MLAs the MP asserted. including members from “I am happy to say UDP and Independent that lots of young people have resigned and joined as well as the experienced the NPP. This has been a people, who wanted to do big boost for the party as so much for the state, have a whole. There is a large come together to join the amount of anti-govern- party because they feel this ment in Meghalaya and is the party that will allow because of that I am con- them to bring out the vi- fidently telling you that sion and allow them to do NPP will be forming the the work that they wanted

EM Images next government in Meg- to do for the people of the ^ƚĂƚĞEWWƉƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƚŽzĞƉƚŚŽŵŝĂůŽŶŐǁŝƚŚƚŚĞŶĂƟŽŶĂůƉƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚŽŶƌĂĚ<^ĂŶŐŵĂĂŶĚƚŚĞŐĞŶĞƌĂů halaya,” asserted the MP. state,” Sangma added. ƐĞĐƌĞƚĂƌLJsŝǀĞŬƌĂũtĂŶŐŬŚĞŵĚƵƌŝŶŐĂƉƌĞƐƐĐŽŶĨĞƌĞŶĐĞĂƚ,ŽƚĞů^ĂƌĂŵĂƟ͕ŝŵĂƉƵƌ͕ŽŶ:ĂŶƵĂƌLJϲ͘ Reiterating on the for- The MP affirmed mation of NPP by the then added that the party is fo- Eastern Mirror Desk to Nagaland after the party a complicated issue that Meghalaya chief minister cussing on good govern- Dimapur, Jan. 6: Presi- was launched in the state should be worked towards PA Sangma, Sangma said ance and ensured that the dent of the National Peo- asserted, “Nagaland is go- for amicable solution. the party was formed with money meant for the peo- ple’s Party (NPP) and Lok ing through a very difficult Peace is crucial for the re- the idea that there must be ple will reach in the people. Sabha MP from Tura con- phase. There is a thick po- gion and everyone is look- a political platform for the Sangma was confident that stituency, Conrad K Sang- litical crisis that is going on ing forward for peace talk,” people of northeast. people would be connected ma, has exuded confidence in the state.” communicated the party ‘There must be a po- with the idea of NPP and to secure atleast 30-35 seats litical platform that raises give chance to the party. EM Images When questioned on leader. EŝďƵEĂŐŝĂůŽŶŐǁŝƚŚEŝŬĞƚƵ/ƌĂůƵĂŶĚtzKŽĸĐŝĂůƐĂŌĞƌƵŶǀĞŝůŝŶŐƚŚĞŵŽŶŽůŝƚŚŶĞĂƌWƌĂLJĞƌĞŶƚƌĞ in the ensuing state general NPP’s stand on the Naga While acknowledg- the issues of the northeast NPP Nagaland presi- ŽŶ:ĂŶƵĂƌLJϲ͘ elections and form the gov- peace talk, Sangma said ing the clean election to bring the different tribes dent Ato Yepthomi, na- ernment in Nagaland. the party has involved in campaign initiated by the and communities of the tional general secretary Kohima Bureau emphasized. hood. He therefore called Addressing media per- discussion with senior po- NBCC, Sangma expressed northeast under one plat- Vivekraj Wangkhem, and Kohima, Jan. 6 (EMN): Nagi said we study so upon the youths to work sons at a press conference litical leaders. “Naga peace hoped that people of the form. This idea still contin- the state general secre- Western Angami Youth much but are unable to hard and survive. on January 6 held at Hotel talk is critical not only for state would come out and ues and this is the idea with tary Susank Ghatraj were Organisation (WAYO) cel- find a job even after we WAYO president Nei- Saramati, Dimapur, Sang- Nagaland but the entire vote for clean election. which we have started to present at the press con- ebrated its silver jubilee at attain their degree and dilhoutuo Sechü delivered ma, who is on his first visit northeast region which is “Recently in Megha- work and strengthen NPP,’ ference. WAPO ground in Sechü maintained that possessing his presidential address Zubza on January 6. a degree certificate have while keynote address Renowned business- nothing to do unless they was delivered by steer- Municipal affairs highlights achievements NVCO flays cheating by butchers man and chief guest, Nibu do something in practical. ing committee convenor Nagi, in his address, en- He called upon the Lhousarovi Paul Rino. Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): Directorate pal Affairs on April 1, 2015. On June 3, Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): It stated that Savi had col- couraged the youth to grab youth to acquire knowl- Greetings were shared by of Municipal Affairs has started imple- 2015, it became a full fledged Depart- Nagaland Voluntary Con- lected the extra metal used every opportunity both big edge and do something Lhuphrevilie Rino, presi- menting PMAY Housing for all (U) in all ment and inaugurated on June 8, 2015, sumers’ Organisation for unfair means and warned and small and earned their with what they have dent Western Angami Pub- the 23 municipalities as approved by the by the chief minister TR Zeliang. (NVCO) has strongly con- the butcher not to continue livelihood instead of being learned when they finish lic Organization (WAPO), ministry and expected to benefit 36884 The Department now looks after demned the behaviours of the illegal practices. idle at home. He said that their studies. and Neinguvotuo Krose, beneficiaries, while the other remaining three Municipal Councils, 29 Town some butchers in Kohima It recalled that KMC had work culture would help He reminded the gath- president Angami Youth nine town councils have also been sub- Councils and 5 Urban Station Com- town in cheating the con- raised the rate of pork from them to learn new things. ering that mere talking Organization (AYO). mitted to the ministry for approval. mittees. sumers/buyers particularly INR 180 per kg to INR 200 As successful business without action would lead In the cultural pro- Under Kohima Smart City, the Di- Besides, the department had suc- by manipulating in the per kg with an assurance that person, he said there were them nowhere in reality gramme, Niketu Iralu, so- rectorate has also submitted proposal to cessfully implemented construction of weighing scales. the butchers would be honest lots of jobs opportunity in life and said there are too cial and peace activist at- take up three projects abandoned by the storm water drainage in Kohima under The deceitful activities to consumers especially in the state that require man- much of leaders in the state tended the occasion as the Urban Development department namely JNNURM amounting to INR 30 crores of the butcher came to light their measurement/weight- power if they were hard- but needed a role model special guest. Multi-level parking at Old Medical Di- which has been accredited the best work- on January 3 after its presi- ment. working. and not a good speaker. Earlier in the morn- rectorate and NST station and the Cul- manship in Hilly States which would re- dent Kezhokhoto Savi along NVCO has appealed Recalling the past, he He also challenged the ing, Nibu Naga, the chief tural Hall. main a showcase for other states in the with his wife purchased cer- the concerned department, said people admired Na- youths not only to look for guest unveiled the silver ju- Highlighting its achievements, Head country. tain amount of pork from a district administration and gas and were known for government jobs alone but bilee monolith near ABCC of Department Dr. Toshimanen Ozu- Other multi-crore projects imple- butcher shop situated at Su- KMC to take actions against hardworking but said that also seeks in different ven- Prayer Garden to make kum stated that the Directorate had mented by the department are: (i) krozie/BOC market next to the butchers who are cheat- trend is losing he furthur tures to sustain the liveli- the occasion. convened a meeting of the Kohima Mu- Wokha infrastructure development, (ii) KP Bethasda Hospital Build- ing the consumers on short nicipal Ward Panchayat Association and Construction of Kohima super market, ing, Kohima. weightment, charging prices executive members to discuss the mat- (iii) Housing for urban poor in Medze- NVCO press release stat- above the prescribed rate ter relating to acute problem of vehicle phima and Tseminyu under RAY, (iv) ed that the butcher initially and not allowing the buyers DC Kiphire appeals for calm parking. He said the association has been Construction of rental housing in Chu- refused to satisfy the buyers to take their own choice of Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): Deputy Com- istence in the area. He also requested all entrusted to locate plot of land in all the moukedima, (v) Development of City on being asked to prove fair- meat. missioner, Mohammad Ali Shihab has ap- church bodies to pray for the people suf- wards so that development of vehicle Centre in Medzephima, (vi) Construc- ness in the weighting scale NVCO had recently ob- pealed to the people of Kiphire in general fering in the aftermath of the unfortunate parking could take up under Kohima tion of working women hostel in Di- saying that he should earn served the week-long ‘Na- and the Sitimi area in particular to main- incident at Sitimi and also called upon all Smart City Mission. mapur, (vii) Storm water drainage in certain profit by doing unfair tional Consumer Day’ in tain peace and tranquillity among differ- pastors to spread the message of peace. He has appeals to all the citizens of Shamator, and (viii) Construction of means. It stated that weigh- Nagaland highlighting the ent communities in the society. He also Meanwhile, the DC has expressed Kohima to cooperate in order to make modern abattoir in Mokokchung and ing scale became accurate importance of the consumer requested all to refrain from rumour mon- gratitude to all communities, civil socie- Kohima a smart city in reality. Kohima. only when an extra metal movement and the need to gering and provocative/violent situations ties, village councils, student bodies, wom- It was during DAN- 3 government, Other projects in the anvil included measuring more than 300 make the consumer more to maintain a peaceful atmosphere. en organisations, security agencies and the Municipal Affairs Cell was bifurcated development of City Centre in Kohima grams, which was tied to the aware of their rights and re- The DC also sought the cooperation public for rendering timely support during from the Urban Development and cre- Old Secretariat Complex and Kohima top end, was shifted to the sponsibilities, particularly in from all quarters to ensure peaceful coex- the unrest at Sitimi. ated a separate Directorate of Munici- Metro Cable. other side. the rural areas. AR arrests Students urged to pursue knowledge with humility Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): edge and wisdom must go Advisor of PHED, Jacob hand in hand, Jacob said NSCN cadres Zhimomi, has encouraged the knowledge acquired Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): the students to have vi- from the textbook and the Basing on specific infor- sion and pursue acquiring other from God are equally mation, troops of Assam knowledge and wisdom important in the quest to Rifles stationed at Phek with humility and also con- achieve success in life. apprehended six under- tribute their share towards He encouraged the stu- ground cadres including building the society. dents to choose subjects two from NSCN (K) and Jacob stated this while well that suits them and ex- four from NSCN (KN) addressing the silver jubi- cel accordingly. Jacob fur- from a house in Meluri lee celebration of Niuland ther wished that the jubilee town on January 5. Area Students’ Union at :ĂĐŽď ŚŝŵŽŵŝ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ would unlock all hurdles The troops recovered Niuland town on January ƐŝůǀĞƌ ũƵďŝůĞĞ ĐĞůĞďƌĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ and bring forth many bless- one carbine machine gun 4 as the chief guest. Niuland Area Students’ Union at ing to the student commu- (CMG), two pistols, am- Stating that knowl- EŝƵůĂŶĚƚŽǁŶŽŶ:ĂŶƵĂƌLJϰ͘ nity and the area at large. munition of various calib- ers and one hand grenade alongwith various incrimi- nating documents, Spasmo SF busts ULFA (I) hideout proxyvon capsules from Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): A security forces press hideout and in subsequent their possession. The cad- In a run-up to the 68th release stated that an oper- search recovered blank ex- res of the two factions were Republic Day celebra- ation was launched based tortion notes, opium and involved in extortion and tion, Jairampur battalion on specific intelligence other administrative stores threatening of the local of security forces under about presence of cadres from the area. populace. the aegis of DAO division trying to terrorise and at- It claimed that the The accused alongwith busted a temporary hide- tempting extortion in Miao cadres have been using the recovered arms and out of the ULFA (I) near circle. It added that the the hideout as transit ammunition were handed Namdapha Reserved for- Jairampur battalion swiftly camp and carrying out ex- over to Police Station Phek est in Arunachal Pradesh launched an operation and tortion from villagers of for further investigation. on January 5. surrounded the temporary Miao circle. Diphupar Ao church celebrates gold anniversary Eastern Mirror Desk from Diphupar. But after Dimapur, Jan.6: The the 25th year, the number Ao Baptist Church of grew and still growing with Diphupar (ABCD) began many serving in different celebrating its golden year churches and colleges with- of existence at the church in and outside the state, in Diphupar on Jan 6. The Jamir said. jubilee was based on the A former pastor of theme ‘Nenok Teka Tazung ABCD, Rev. P Anung, Moatsu’ based on the Bi- while remembering his ble passage Exodus 3:21: tenure at the church wel- “When ye go, ye shall not comed everyone and ac- go empty.” knowledged the different According to records, it tribal churches that at- was on Feb. 2 1968 that the tended including a Pen- church was inaugurated by EM Images tecostal church and two dŚĞƉĂƐƚŽƌŽĨŽĂƉƟƐƚŚƵƌĐŚŽĨŝƉŚƵƉĂƌE>ŝƉŽŬ:Ăŵŝƌ;ZͿĂŶĚZĞǀ͘ Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo ƌ͘DĂƌƚƐŽŶŐĐŚĂŶŐĞƌ͕ĞdžĞĐƵƟǀĞƐĞĐƌĞƚĂƌLJŽĨD;>ͿƌĞůĞĂƐŝŶŐƚŚĞ catholic churches. There Church’s pastor Bendang- ŐŽůĚĞŶũƵďŝůĞĞ͛ƐƐŽƵǀĞŶŝƌ͘ was also a medical team wati Mongchen. The first ready for emergencies settlers from the Ao com- five years, the decision to INR five to INR six. that may occur during the munity were all said to be build a church was con- According to the jubilee. believers in Diphupar. ceived. records of the youth min- The second day will The first members of It is said that the first istry of the church, the have retired Chief Secre- the church in unity formed members were just 17. As number of young people in tary Banuo Z Jamir and a worship place within five the years progressed so did the ministry is more than former principal of OTS years of their settlement. the number of members. 693 (335 students and 219 Dr Wati Aier who will be Since then worship began During its silver jubilee, who hold jobs) speaking at the ongoing said pastor N Lipok Jamir altogether 256 families Many church lead- golden jubilee celebrations in his message in the souve- were on record. Today, ers are said to have come on Jan. 7 at the Ao Baptist nir that was also released to the ABCD has more than through the church. Till Church at Diphupar. mark the programme. 725 families. It is believed the time before its silver The ABCD’s youth From organising that the offerings collected jubilee celebrations in ministry also has a bi- Christmas and New Year annually during the initial the village, no theologian annual magazine called programmes together for years amounted to just was said to have emerged The Leader. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, January 7, 2018 4 REGION Final electoral roll Assam family approaches PMO published in Tripura Agartala, Jan. 6 (PTI): year, the CEO said. The final electoral rolls of During the course of demanding action into kin’s death Tripura have been published electoral rolls revision, the with names of 25, 69,216 names of 98,064 voters were New Delhi, Jan. 6 (IANS): The to the death of my brother, Utpal as doctors. to deteriorate, following which and her husband, also a doctor, voters, Chief Electoral deleted and 47,800 first- family of 42-year-old man from Saikia,” says the letter written to The incident took place on he was referred to Safdarjung inquired about the doctors and the Officer (CEO) Sriram timers between 18 and 19 Assam, who died at a hospital here the PMO. November 16, 2017, after Utpal Hospital. However, when taken hospital and discovered that the Taranikanti said. years were added, he said. due to alleged wrong treatment by The family has also urged Saikia, working with a Delhi- to Safdarjung Hospital, Saikia was hospital was operating without a For the first time, the The Badharghat a man impersonating as a doctor, the PMO to direct the Vasant based NGO, was admitted to declared “brought dead” there,” government licence and that the ‘third gender’ option was assembly constituency has urged the Prime Minister’s Vihar Police Station to speed up SHL Hospital in Munirka in said Mouchumi Saikia, sister of doctors were fake. included in the final rolls and witnessed maximum Office (PMO) to look into the the action against hospital in the south Delhi by the paying guest the deceased. According to Mochumi, 11 people have registered inclusion with 57,394 matter and take action against the complaint filed. accommodation owner as he was R.K. Yadav, who treated the Yadav had claimed that he was their names under the voters while Karbuk seat hospital. Utpal Saikia had died in a unwell. patient at SHL Hospital, said registered with the Goa Medical category, Taranikanti said. registered just 34,699 The family has also urged south Delhi hospital within hours According to deceased’s the patient was brought to the Council and his registration Of the remaining 25, names, minimum among Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hospitalisation, after allegedly sister, also a doctor in Assam’s hospital with complaints of severe number was 1360. 69,205 voters, 13, 03,420 all 60 constituencies. to strengthen the regulations of being given wrong medication, Lakhimpur district, within stomach pain and vomiting. However, on checking the are males and 12, 65,785 The voters’ list was made hospitals so that those without said family members. hours of admission, he became “We just gave Pantocid website of Goa Medical Council, females. available to 3,214 polling government license are not able They also alleged that the unconscious after he was given injection to the patient. His they found that the given The final rolls were stations, tehsil offices and to operate. hospital was operating without some medication. condition deteriorated thereafter,” registration number belonged published yesterday after election registration offices. “It is our humble request to set licence and the patients were being “In the evening of November Yadav said. to some other doctor, named looking into all claims The state election a inquiry into the matter relating treated by its staff impersonating 16, Saikia’s condition started Suspecting foul play, Mochumi Rajendra Pratap Singh. and objections filed from authority has ensured 100 different quarters of Tripura, per Electoral Photo Identity where assembly elections are Card (EPIC) coverage, Arunachal dy. CM lauds cops, Manipur Press Club observes due in the first half of this Taranikanti added. security forces for crime control 43rd foundation day NEWS IN BRIEF Manipur man gets rigorous life Itanagar, Jan. 6 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh contributions of Assam Rifles and other Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein paramilitary forces and said the people in imprisonment for raping daughter today said the state government will always the border state are safe because of them. Imphal Jan. 6 (IANS): A special court in Manipur has be perceptive of the needs of the police Exhorting the students of the school, sentenced a 42-year-old man to rigorous life imprisonment force and encourage them to perform their the deputy CM said education would help for raping his minor daughter. The complaint against the duties with sincerity. them become responsible citizens of the man was lodged on September 19, 2016 when the mother The deputy chief minister, during a state. of the victim alleged that her husband raped the minor programme at Roing VKV School in Lower Lower Dibang Valley district SP at least three times. Police arrested the father a day after Dibang Valley district, praised the security Sanjay Kumar Sain, while enumerating the complaint was registered. After his conviction under forces for their crime control measures in the measures taken by the district police to the The Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences the state. ensure safety of people, said the number Act, Special Judge G. Golmei on Friday ordered the “The state government is always there of visitors to the area has increased since punishment with rigorous imprisonment for life and a to look into the needs of the police force and the inauguration of the Bhupen Hazarika fine of Rs 1 lakh. The defence had lesser punishment on encourage them to perform their duty with Bridge. the grounds that there was no previous crime committed sincerity and dedication,” he said. “With the opening of Bhupen Hazarika by the convict. The judge also directed the social welfare Lauding the community awareness Bridge, the number of visitors coming to department and the Manipur State Legal Services programmes of the police department, he the district has increased manifold. The Authority to give maximum permissible amounts of said the measures would go a long way in manpower at Shantipur Checkgate has compensation to the victim. tackling social evils like drug abuse and been strengthened and CCTV cameras domestic violence. have been installed to check illegal entry,” EM Images Amit Shah visits Guwahati’s Mein also saluted the sacrifices and the SP added. ƐƐĞŵďůLJ^ƉĞĂŬĞƌz<ŚĞŵĐŚĂŶĚŚŽŶŽƵƌŝŶŐĂĨŽƌŵĞƌŵĞŵďĞƌŽĨƚŚĞDt:hĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞϰϯƌĚ&ŽƵŶĚĂƟŽŶĂLJ of Manipur Press Club in Imphal on Saturday. Kamakhya temple Guwahati, Jan. 6 (IANS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Our Correspondent big role in bringing good governance in President Amit Shah on Saturday arrived in Assam, Final electoral rolls published in Tripura Imphal, Jan. 6 (EMN): The 43rd the state and for electing a good member. enroute to Meghalaya, and visited the ancient Kamakhya foundation day of Manipur Press Club He appealed to the media persons to temple here, situated on the Nilachal Hill. Shah is on a two- Agartala, Jan. 6 (PTI): females. The Badharghat (MPC) was held under the aegis of All take seriously the electoral behavior of day long visit to northeast and is scheduled to address a The final electoral rolls of The final rolls were assembly constituency Manipur Working Journalists’ Union the state and change the present trend of public rally at Tikrikilla in Garo Hills region in Meghalaya Tripura have been published published yesterday after witnessed maximum (AMWJU) at its premises located at election system to make Manipur a better on Saturday. He is all set to woo the voters in the Garo Hills with names of 25, 69,216 looking into all claims inclusion with 57,394 Majorkhul in Imphal. state as the Election Commission monitor belt in the Congress-ruled state. Shah will spend the night voters, Chief Electoral and objections filed from voters while Karbuk seat Assembly Speaker Yumnam the election expenditure minutely but not in Shillong and leave for Tripura on Sunday morning. His Officer (CEO) Sriram different quarters of registered just 34,699 Khemchand Singh, Forest & Environment the huge sum that has been expended visit assumes significance considering the fact that that Taranikanti said. Tripura, where assembly names, minimum among Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar, outside the state. Meghalaya and Tripura are going to polls in February this For the first time, elections are due in the first all 60 constituencies. President Wangkhemcha Shamjai of Thounaojam Shyamkumar called the year. Senior BJP leaders like Ram Madhav, Mahendra the ‘third gender’ option half of this year, the CEO The voters’ list was made AMWJU attended the function as chief media the eye and ears and the strength Singh have also accompanied Shah while Assam Finance was included in the final said. available to 3,214 polling guest, guest of honour and president. of the government. The country and Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is also likely to accompany rolls and 11 people have During the course of stations, tehsil offices and Speaking during the occasion particularly Manipur will develop when the Shah during his visit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi registered their names under electoral rolls revision, the election registration offices. Khemchand spoke about the grievances media is strong enough to report the truth visited Meghalaya in December last year and addressed the category, Taranikanti names of 98,064 voters The state election faced by the journalists in the state. He only. He advised the journalists to find the a public rally in Shillong to kick start the poll campaign. said. were deleted and 47,800 authority has ensured 100 asked Minister Shyamkumar to keep flaws of the government without any bias Of the remaining 25, first-timers between 18 and per Electoral Photo Identity reminded in the cabinet meetings the so as to enable the government to work 69,205 voters, 13, 03,420 19 years were added, he Card (EPIC) coverage, plight of journalists and to meet their efficiently for the welfare of the people of Banned outfit’s hideout busted in are males and 12, 65,785 said. Taranikanti added. demands. He said that journalists have a the state. Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar, Jan. 6 (PTI): Security forces in Arunachal Pradesh have destroyed a temporary hideout of the NDA govt. trying to legalise banned United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) Manipur govt. sacks teacher for pursuing other career course in Changlang district. Based on specific intelligence inputs, the Jairampur Battalion of the Assam Rifles, ƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚĐĂŶĐĞůůĞĚĂŌĞƌƚĞĂĐŚĞƌƌĞƉŽƌƚĞĚƚŽďĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚůLJƉƵƌƐƵŝŶŐ immigrants— M’laya CM under the aegis of DAO Division, conducted an operation ƐƚƵĚŝĞƐŝŶZĂũĂƐƚŚĂŶŚĂĚďĞĞŶǁŝƚŚĚƌĂǁŝŶŐƌĞŐƵůĂƌƐĂůĂƌLJ͖ƚĞĂĐŚĞƌ͛Ɛ near Namdapha reserve forest yesterday and busted Shillong, Jan. 6 (IANS): Rajasthan? They will look the hideout, Defence spokesman Col Chiranjit Konwer ďƌŽƚŚĞƌƌĞƉŽƌƚĞĚƚŽŚĂǀĞďĞĞŶǁŽƌŬŝŶŐŝŶƉůĂĐĞŽĨŚŝŵ Meghalaya Chief Minister at the Northeast as their said. The action is part of the security forces’ ongoing Mukul Sangma on Friday destination,” Sangma said. crackdown on insurgent activities in the run up to Our Correspondent Achouba Bazar Makha Leikai in allowances etc under appropriate accused the BJP-led NDA He said that the Republic Day. There was information about the presence Imphal, Jan. 6 (EMN): After Manipur’s Thoubal district. Indian penal code within one month central government at the government has instructed of cadres of the outfit trying to terrorise people through suspending five school headmasters Haripriyo was appointed as a time from the issue of the order. Centre of trying to legalise all Deputy Commissioners extortion bids at Miao town, the spokesman said. Security for helping five teachers enjoy regular primary teacher on Feb. 26 2012 and At the same time ZEO Zone III immigrants by proposing to and Superintendents of personnel recovered extortion notes, opium and other salaries even after their appointment posted at was Chandrakhong Peimary must recover the pay and allowances amend the Citizenship Act. Police of the state districts documents from the hideout, Konwer said, adding, the orders had been cancelled for pursuing school in Thoubal district. Later he wrongfully drawn and be deposited in “On one hand they bordering Assam to take cadres had been using it as a place of transit. MBBS and BSc in agriculture, the was transferred at Chingjaroi Primary the relevant head of accounts within six wanted to push illegal all necessary measures to School Education department has school on Sept. 25 2012. months, it added. immigrants, but on the address the issue following cancelled the appointment of one more On suspicious ground, the It may be mentioned that the other, they wanted to legalise the publication of first draft Newly-elected MLAs meet Khandu primary teacher for pursuing MBBS in department sought information on five headmasters were suspended for immigrants by amending of National Register of Itanagar, Jan. 6 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister a medical college in Rajasthan. whether Haripriyo was undergoing helping five teachers enjoy regular the Citizenship Act. This is Citizens (NRC) in Assam. Pema Khandu today congratulated the newly elected BJP The director of the School MBBS course and found that he was salaries even after their appointment not acceptable to the people He said steps were being MLAs Biyuram Wahge from Pakke-Kesang constituency Education department of Manipur pursuing the course and his brother was orders were cancelled for pursuing of Assam, Meghalaya and taken according to mandate and Kardo Nyigyor (Likabali) who called on him at his Th Kirankumar issued an order in this working in his place, according to the MBBS and BSc Agriculture recently. the Northeast,” he told of the law including the office. The chief minister congratulated them for the regard on Fri. government order. The move of the Department of journalists after chairing a Meghalaya Residents Safety party s resounding victory in the state and welcomed The primary teacher whose Thus the appointment order was Education (Schools) has been taken up Cabinet meeting.“If this Act and Security Act, 2016 that them with traditional scarf, an official release said. The appointment order was cancelled cancelled and the concerned Zonal following reports that many primary is amended, the whole fallout has been passed by the state people of the two constituencies have shown that they for pursuing MBBS at JLN Medical Education Officer(ZEO Zone III) has teachers, graduate teachers and higher will be on the Northeast. Do Assembly as part of the are with good governance and development. They have College, Ajmer, Rajasthan while being been asked to lodge an FIR against secondary teachers have been either you think those immigrants comprehensive mechanisms witnessed the changes brought in by the BJP government employed as teacher was identified as Haripriyo for alleged fraudulence pursuing professional courses or from Bangladesh will go to check influx and illegal and have, therefore, bestowed their confidence on the party one W Haripriyo Singh of Thoubal and wrongful withdrawal of pay and working at other places. to Punjab, Kerala or immigrants. under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Khandu said. The chief minister advised the newly elected legislators to live up to the expectations of their respective KAAC honours 37 schools for securing grade A+ for 2017 electorates and become assets for the party. remote or plain areas should don’t skip off from attending Drugs worth INR 3 crore seized in follow strictly and those schools. teachers not complying with By engaging teachers in Manipur; 1 held the orders, strict action will census duties students incur Imphal, Jan. 6 (PTI): In a major haul, police today seized be taken against them, the heavy lost as their lessons are WY drugs, worth Rs 3 crore in the international market, CEM said. not completed at the end of in Imphal West district of Manipur. Acting on inputs from To build up incentive the year, he expressed. a reliable source, a mini truck was intercepted near NG in teaching, salaries of Morakorduiguri College Gate in Imphal West by a team of police officers, the teachers will be hiked, Assamese LP School, who Additional SP L Priyadarshini said. The truck, loaded Ronghang said. secured the highest score with sandbags, had come from the India-Myanmar border Executive Member from the 37 schools scoring town of Moreh. “When the officers searched the truck, (EM) for Higher Education, A+ grade in the Gunotsav is they found WY drug packets tucked between sandbags,” KAAC Jagatsing Engti said located in the remote place Priyadarshini said. Driver N Ranjit has been taken into teachers of government bordering Karbi Anglong custody, the senior police officer said. World’s Yours (WY) schools are better in terms and Golaghat district. contains a mixture of methamphetamine and caffeine. It of teaching and amount of The school scored 97.86 is typically produced in a round pill form. Our Correspondent was held at Joysing Doloi secured the top scoring from higher level. salaries compared to private marks out of 100. The Diphu, Jan. 6 (EMN): The Auditorium in Diphu on the 37 schools securing A+ In order to improve the schools. The teachers of headmistress of the school Karbi Anglong Autonomous Sat. grade. education system of the private schools get a meager Niharika Boruah said: “My 13-yr old boy held for killing minor Council (KAAC) felicitated In Assam the Gunotsav The teachers of the district the foundation level amount of salaries, but in school is located in the girl in Assam teachers of 37 schools was conducted in 20 districts 37 schools were handed a i.e. primary level should result the performance of remote place very close to Haflong (Assam), Jan. 6 (PTI): A 13-year-old boy has been securing A+ grade from the including the two districts certificate, trophy and -Karbi be made strong and for private schools are much Golaghat border. There are held for allegedly killing a six-year-old girl at Umrangso in Gunotsav result, which was of Karbi Anglong for traditional turban. that the responsibility lies better than government 33 students. There some Assam’s Dima Hasao district, police said today. According conducted in the two hills determining the ability of Chief Executive with the general public schools, which needs to be people wanting to convert to Umrangso police station Officer-in-Charge Sewa Singh, districts of Karbi Anglong child’s learning and other Member (CEM), KAAC including teachers, parents examined. the school into English the boy had yesterday lured his neighbour’s baby girl to a in the year 2017. co-scholastic activities in Tuliram Ronghang in and guardians and students, More infrastructures will medium, but I objected secluded place near NEEPCO water reservoir when she West Karbi Anglong, schools. It also sees to the his speech said that there Ronghang said. be given to all government as it needs to preserve the was playing outside their house. After allegedly killing her, a total of 741 schools was availability of infrastructures is nothing to boast about With an aim to give a schools inorder to Assamese language which is he threw the body into the water of the reservoir. Police covered in the first phase, and other requirements the result of Gunotsav as facelift in the education improve the performance the state’s official language. has taken the boy into custody and investigation into the while Karbi Anglong district needed in schools. the district is at the bottom of the district teachers in education, Engti said. School should be treated as incident is on, Singh said. The body of the girl has been sent with a total of 1,300 schools Morakorduiguri and needs to work harder transfer and posting will be He also said that for a temple by keeping it clean to Haflong Civil hospital for postmortem and a report is were covered in the second Assamese LP School, by teachers, students and made. During the transfer enumeration of census and imparting education awaited. Police sources suspect that the accused boy could phase of the Gunotsav. Morakordoiguri under parents in bringing the and posting any teachers duties teachers should not with utmost sincerity and have raped the girl before killing her. The felicitation function Hanjanglangso cluster education of the district to posted at any school either in be engaged so that they dedication.” EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, January 7, 2018 BUSINESS 5 NEWS IN BRIEF Air India introduces Smartron’s new Indian ports to double their profit — Gadkari phone to cost Singapore, Jan. 6 (PTI): over nine sessions are be- mar, Bangladesh, Bhutan Imphal-Delhi direct flight nearly Rs 10K Indian ports are expected ing held on all aspects of and Nepal. to generate a profit of Rs business opportunities in The Mumbai special Our Correspondent to cities like Chennai, New Delhi, Jan. 6 (IANS): 7,000 crore this year, Road India. economic zone has at- Imphal, Jan. 6 (EMN): Bengaluru etc, where siz- Domestic original equip- Transport, Highways and He invited Asean inves- tracted 40 companies, in- Finally Air India has in- able number of Manipuri ment manufacturer (OEM) Shipping Minister Nitin tors to participate in Indian cluding one from Taiwan troduced Imphal-Delhi people are residing. Smartron is set to refresh Gadkari said today. infrastructure projects, as which has offered Rs 6,000 direct flight service from Interestingly Imphal its budget smartphone line- Addressing some 3,000 the pace of development is crore investment. January 2 considering the which once had a single up with a new device that delegates at the Asean-In- accelerated. Gadkari has also ap- public demand. flight to New Delhi on a will be priced at around Rs dia Pravasi Bhartiya Divas He pointed out the 28 pealed to the Indian di- There would be two weekly basis is now hav- 10,000. here, he highlighted the km per day of road com- aspora community to flights in a week on Sun. ing at least 8 to 10 flights Industry sources told profitability of investments pletion, up significantly donate as well as partici- and Tues. as of now. in a day. IANS that the latest device in Indian projects, and un- about three years ago. The pate in the Clean Ganga The flight from New Regarding a news will feature a mammoth derlined the potential of a target is to complete 40 km Project. Delhi will take off around report on supply of sub- 5,000mAh battery and will wide range of projects. Nitin Gadkari per day, added Gadkari. He shared with del- 9.30 am and arrive at Im- standard quality of belts be exclusively available on “For this year, we are He also gave a progress egates the strong support phal International airport in police department and Flipkart. expecting a profit of 7000 pointing out that it would Six new port projects update on projects, saying received from London- at around 12.15 in the af- subsequent inaction from The device will feature crore from port operations be more than double from were being planned, said 60-70 per cent of work has based diaspora, who have ternoon. Similarly it will the government’s side, Bi- a metal body with 32GB in- (as) all ports are making Rs 3,000 crore three years Gadkari, who inaugu- already started on India’s pledged 3,000 crore for take off from Imphal air- ren clarified that the state ternal memory (expandable profits,” said Gadkari, ago. rated the gathering where road connection to Myan- 155 Ganga projects. port at around 3.35 pm government had consti- up to 128GB). and reach at Delhi around tuted an Inquiry commit- The company last year 6 in the evening. tee to probe the supply of launched an Artificial Intel- This will save at least uniform and web equip- ligence (AI)-powered IoT Agri protest? Potatoes hurled at various places in Lucknow one hour time, according ment items to the Ma- platform called “tronX” to sources in Imphal. Ear- nipur Police Department which, it said, helps con- Lucknow, Jan. 6 (PTI): Potatoes the state government over the in- lier people used to stop for during 2013-14. nect a range of devices. were hurled from a truck at vari- cident. an hour at Guwahati air- An FIR was lodged Smartron earlier ous prominent places here today in The group’s President Shekhar port on way to New Delhi against the said supplier launched srt.phone (srt is in- what is seen as a protest by farmers Dixit said, “There is difference in from Imphal or Imphal to and investigation is on treprated as Sachin Ramesh against low purchase price of the the words and actions of the gov- New Delhi. apart from blacklisting the Tendulkar) in India for Rs produce, even as the state govern- ernment. I am not pointing fingers Manipur Chief Min- firm, he said while add- 13,999. It was launched by ment dismissed the incident as the at the Narendra Modi government ister Nongthombam Bi- ing that the High Court Tendulkar who is report- work of “miscreants”. or Yogi Adityanath government. ren Singh also informed of Manipur had quashed edly a strategic investor in Lucknow District Magis- But this has been the situation even about the new informa- and set aside the Govern- the company. trate Kaushal Raj Sharma told during the regime of SP and BSP.” tion on connectivity to ment order. “Billion Capture+,” the PTI, “There was a truck which “Today it is the potato farm- reporters at Imphal on Further, on the ba- first smartphone from Flip- had sacks of potato and it started ers who have thrown potatoes on Thur. evening. sis of the inquiry report, kart, also houses AI capa- throwing potatoes in various parts the streets of Lucknow, tomorrow “I’ve talked with the the state government had bilities, courtesy Smartron. of the city early this morning. it may be the sugarcane farmers, top officials of Air Asia taken action by placing In the next “tronX” up- “Now, whether this has been the wheat and paddy farmers...if and Airports Authority of the two serving officers date, users will have access done by the farmers or by someone the situation does not improve,” he India to facilitate launch- Faumei Gonglin, the then to a range of intelligent and else is yet to be ascertained. So far, added. ing of daily Imphal-Delhi commanding officer of personalised experiences no farmers’ group has claimed any Speaking to reporters, Ut- direct flights too,” Biren 2nd MR and M Kumar- and services. responsibility for this act.” tar Pradesh Agriculture Minister said and expressed confi- jit Singh, the then Assist- He added that the “potatoes Surya Pratap Shahi said, “This dence that Air Asia might ant Commandent of 1st were thrown on Vidhan Sabha the road. Fire brigade was also farmers or any farmer organisa- was a pre-planned act, as the po- introduce daily flights be- MR under suspension, Lenovo K8 Plus, Marg, near VVIP guest house and roped in to get some roads adjoin- tion...We are probing all possible tato which was thrown on the tween Imphal and the na- he said while adding that Moto C Plus near the 1090 Crossing. The roads ing the Vidhan Bhawan building angles...,” Sharma added. streets of Lucknow was partly or tional capital from the first the government had also were then cleaned by the Lucknow washed, so that the road does not When contacted, a state gov- completely rotten, and rejected in week of April this year. withheld the pension of most loved Municipal Corporation, soil was become slippery.” ernment spokesman said, “This the mandi (market). It is a deliber- He also informed that S Manglemjao Singh, a budget devices also put on the smashed potatoes “This seems to be the work of was not done by farmers, but by ate attempt to malign the image of he had requested Air Asia retired IGP and the then so that motorcyclists and other anti-social elements. It is not very miscreants.” Meanwhile, the Rash- the Yogi Adityanath government.” officials to introduce di- Chairman of the Line in 2017 two-wheeler riders do not skid off clear whether this is a work of triya Kisan Manch has slammed PTI NAV rect flights from Imphal Committee. Bengaluru, Jan. 6 (IANS) :When it comes to afford- able smartphones, Lenovo US-India business body against Google deploys patch for K8 plus and Moto C Plus Gold slips on muted demand, global cues were the most favourite New Delhi, Jan. 6 (PTI): budget devices in 2017, H1-B visa policy change security flaws in chips Gold prices declined by Rs Flipkart said on Friday. New Delhi, Jan. 6 (IANS): said. “Further, it is incon- San Francisco, Jan. 6 with our industry partners 50 to Rs 30,450 per 10 grams Lenovo K8 Plus was Amid reports of the US sistent with the goals of a (IANS): To safeguard its and have deployed it on at the bullion market today launched in India in Sep- administration’s plans to more merit-based immigra- customers from poten- Google’s systems, where on easing demand from lo- tember for Rs 10,999 while introduce stricter norms tion system.” tial security bugs in chips, we have observed negligible cal jewellers and weak glo- Lenovo-owned Motorola for issuance of H1-B visas, Last month, US-based Google has deployed a nov- impact on performance,” bal cues. Silver, however, launched Moto C Plus in which are largely availed news agency McClatchey’s el chip-level patch across its the engineers added. held steady at Rs 40,000 per June for Rs 6,999. by Indian IT firms, the DC Bureau reported that entire infrastructure, result- In addition, the tech kg in scattered deals. In the mid-range seg- US-India Business Council the Department of Home- ing in only minor declines giant has deployed “Ker- Bullion traders said apart ment, Xiaomi’s dual-sim (USIBC) has voiced its op- land Security is consider- in performance in most nel Page Table Isolation” from a weak trend overseas, Redmi Note 4 and An- position to the move. ing new regulations that cases. (KPTI) which is a general easing demand from local droid One initiative Xi- “It would tremendous- would prevent H-1B visa “In response to the purpose technique for bet- jewellers at domestic spot aomi MI A1 were the hot ly be a bad policy to tell extensions. The measure vulnerabilities that were ter protecting sensitive in- market, mainly weighed on selling handsets, said Flip- highly skilled individuals potentially could stop hun- discovered, we developed a formation in memory from gold prices. kart, which analysed the who are applying for per- dreds of thousands of for- novel mitigation called ‘Ret- other software running on Globally, gold fell 0.24 data from the carts of over manent residency and have eign workers from keeping poline’ -- a binary modifica- a machine. per cent to USD 1,318.80 an 150 billion shoppers across been working in the US their H-1B visas while their tion technique that protects “KPTI” has been de- ounce and silver by 0.23 per all its platforms. for several years that they green card applications are against ‘branch target injec- ployed to the entire fleet cent to USD 17.16 an ounce For Xiaomi, Redmi are no longer welcome,” a pending. According to the tion’ attacks,” Matt Linton, of Google Linux produc- in New York in yesterday’s Note 4 device that was USIBC spokesperson said report, the proposal is part Senior Security Engineer tion servers that support all trade. launched in January at Rs in a statement. of US President Donald and Pat Parseghian, Tech- of our products, including In the national capital, 9,999 for the base model “This policy would Trump’s “Buy American, nical Programme Manager Search, Gmail, YouTube gold of 99.9 per cent and (2GB RAM and 32GB on- harm American business, Hire American” initiative at Google wrote in a joint and Google Cloud Plat- 99.5 per cent purity shed Rs board storage) has proved our economy, and the promised during the 2016 blog post on Thursday. form, the company said in 50 each to Rs 30,450 and Rs to be a game-changer. country,” the spokesperson campaign. “We shared ‘Retpoline’ a statement. 30,300 per 10 grams, respec- “Google Pixel 2 and tively. It had gained Rs 135 2 XL and iPhone X were yesterday. ver ready traded at previous Silver coins, however, the most sought-after flag- Sovereign, however, re- level of Rs 40,000 per kg, remained unaltered at Rs ship smartphones of 2017. Vistara to launch international ops from second half of 2018 mained flat at Rs 24,700 per while weekly-based deliv- 73,000 for buying and Rs Honor 8 Pro and Samsung piece of eight grams. ery edged up by Rs 50 to Rs 74,000 for selling of 100 tions. S7 came trailing close,” On the other hand, sil- 39,250 per kg. pieces. Current regulations re- the e-talier said. quire domestic passenger carriers to at least have a fleet of 20 aircraft before Apple App starting international op- STOLEN Store hit record erations. On the question of bid- NOTICE $300mn in sales ding for flag carrier Air BOLERO PICKUP on New Year’s Day India, Thng told report- Owners Name: ers here, that the decision IMKONGANGBA San Francisco, Jan. 6 for the same lay with Tata LONGKUMER (IANS): Apple users spent Sons and Singapore Air- Mfg: 06/2016 a record $300 million on lines. Reg No: NL-01Q-3018 purchasing or download- However, he added Engine No: GHG1E32499 ing apps and games from that the first priority for Chassis No: App Store on January 1 the promoters is to expand -- the biggest ever since Vistara’s domestic opera- MA1ZC4GHKG1F48367 App Store’s launch in July tions. On Friday, the full- Colour: White 2008. service carrier announced Stolen on 05/01/2018, During the week start- the addition of Chennai to night at A.G Colony ing on Christmas Eve, its network, effective from near CE Power Office, customers spent over New Delhi, Jan. 6 (IANS): from the second half of Chief Executive Leslie February 15, 2018. Kohima, Nagaland $890 million in purchases Vistara, the joint venture 2018 and will add Chen- Thng, the airline will have At present, the airline Finders may please or downloaded apps in passenger carrier of Tata nai to its growing domestic a fleet of 22 aircraft by serves 22 destinations with contact: 8837057469 K-1513 that seven-day period, the Sons and Singapore Air- network from next month. May 2018 and will then be over 700 flights a week, op- K-1514 Cupertino-based iPhone lines, plans to commence According to the full- in a position to commence erated by a fleet of 17 Air- maker said on Friday. international operations service passenger carrier’s international flight opera- bus A320 aircraft. “We are thrilled with PD/NERLP/2012-13/158(Pt-II)/Nagaland (Vol-II)/6 the reaction to the new North East Livelihood Promotion Society App Store and to see so many customers discov- Ministry of DoNER, Govt. of India ering and enjoying new Railways seek permanent pavilion at apps and games,” said Phil Regional Project Management Unit Schiller, Apple’s Senior House No.102, Dilip Huzuri Path, Vice President of World- Pragati Maidan to showcase futuristic plans GS Road, Guwahati - 781006 wide Marketing. New Delhi, Jan. 6 (IANS): The Rail- Pragati Maidan was developed origi- crore, excluding the cost of elaborate Dated: 02.01.2018 “In 2017 alone, iOS de- ways has sought permanent space nally belonged to the Railways and traffic interventions which will cost velopers earned $26.5 bil- at the revamped Pragati Maidan to the ownership was transferred to the an additional Rs 800 crore. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT lion a” more than a 30 per showcase round the year its history then Works and Housing Ministry -- “It is essential to have a perma- cent increase over 2016,” as well as futuristic plans. now the Urban Affairs Ministry -- in nent Railway Pavilion of interna- Applications are invited for one post of Coordinator (Social Gender & Community Schiller added. The iconic Pragati Maidan com- 1971. tional standards at Pragati Maidan Mobilization) in District Project Management Unit, (DPMU) at Tuensang, Nagaland Since the App Store’s plex is currently being rebuilt as a The land was later transferred to to showcase its history and futuris- on contractual basis for North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP). launch, iOS developers world-class, state-of-the-art integrat- the India Trade Promotion Organisa- tic plans so as to create awareness have earned over $86 bil- ed exhibition-cum-convention centre, tion (ITPO) at a nominal payment of among the general public,” the offi- Application in prescribed format (available at www.nerlp-development.in) along lion. with a large rooftop helipad, a 500- Rs 1 per annum. cial said. with self attested copies of certi cates, mark sheets and testimonials should reach Pokemon GO went room hotel and four amphitheatres. As per the ITPO’s plans, the re- According to the Railways plan, the Oce of the District Project Management Unit, North East Rural Livelihood back to the top of the App “We are discussing the matter vamped Pragati Maidan complex -- the swanky pavilion will have a Project, Ministry of DoNER, Govt. of India, Deputy Commissioner’s Oce Complex Store charts on December with the Commerce Ministry to al- which is expected to be completed by round-the-year calender promoting 21 with the introduction low Railways to have a permanent 2019 -- will have a covered exhibition different events and products. P.O- Tuensang’ PIN- 798612’ Nagaland. The last date of receipt of application is of new Augmented Real- space of about 1,800 sq mts in Pra- space of 1,22,000 sq mts and close to The proposed permanent pavilion 16/01/2018. ity (AR) features, built on gati Maidan,” a senior Railway Min- 15 acres of open exhibition space. is expected to match the grandeur of For further details, please logon to wwvv.nerlp.gov.in/www.nerlp-development.in Apple’s ARKit framework istry official told IANS, requesting The integrated exhibition-cum- the revamped of Pragati Maidan and Project Director, for more detailed and real- anonymity. convention centre project is being be in sync with the Railways’ future NERLP, Guwahati. istic gameplay. Incidentally, the land on which built at an estimated cost of Rs 2,254 models of transportation. DG-710 EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, January 7, 2018 6 10 Books of the Bible You Should Read Again and Again dation for understanding who God is and the end of our study, my friend Filiz sum- Christ, counsel for husbands, wives, and but that He loved us and sent his Son as Betsy de Cruz | crosswalk.com how He relates to man: “God created man marized it well: “Romans explains God. It families, as well as how to engage in spiritu- an atoning sacrifice for our sins” (1 John in His own image, in the image of God He shows us what God is like, how He saves al warfare so we can stand firm in our faith. 4:9-19). rowing up, I thought the Bi- created him; male and female He created us, and how He wants us to live.” When we need a reminder of God’s ble was a real snoozer. I had 6. Proverbs them” (Genesis 1:27). Masterfully written by the apostle Paul, If you need wisdom or just a general love for us, 1 John encourages us with its no idea it contained the living, The stories of how God created the Romans presents a convincing argument many affirmations of His amazing love. In breathing Word of God. The “How-to-Do-Life” manual, read Proverbs. G world and chose a people for Himself of why we need a Savior. We often quote Solomon’s book of short, pithy statements just five chapters, John touches on themes only Good Book I had ever seen was my help us understand the rest of Scripture. verses from Romans to share the gospel: of light, victory in Christ, fellowship with great-grandmother’s original King James gives us timeless truth for effective living. In Genesis, for example, we find the first “But God demonstrates his own love for us This is why many of our grandparents grew God, forgiveness for our sins, and assur- Bible, the 1611 version, and it put me to prophecy regarding Christ’s coming, right in this: While we were still sinners, Christ ance of eternal life. sleep. I didn’t know why Jesus was so im- up hearing Proverbs read at the breakfast after Adam and Eve sinned in the garden. died for us” (Romans 5:8). table. In it we find sound advice for eve- 9. James portant, but I had an inward longing to This book tells us dramatic stories: Ab- My favorite passage in the whole Bible, know God, so I’d pick up that cracked blue rything from relationships, marriage, and When I polled a group of 50 friends about raham and Sarah having a child in their chapter 8 contains so much uplifting truth family to work and money. Proverbs teach their favorite books of the Bible, it surprised leather Bible with crinkled pages and read old age, the miraculous provision of a wife in 39 verses. At least once a year, I take page one of Genesis... us about self-control, wise speech, plan- me how many of them mentioned James. for Isaac, and Jacob’s two wives battling four or five days to read and absorb it. ning, justice, leadership, success, and love. But when I took a closer look, I remem- ...until drowsiness overtook me. Then for his favor. We read about Jacob’s jeal- I’d put that antique Bible back on the shelf 4. Psalms The opening chapters of the book ex- bered the practical wisdom James offers. ous sons selling their brother Joseph, their If you want a simple handbook on prayer, plain the importance of wisdom for living, “The wisdom that comes from heaven is until next time. I read the first chapter of father’s favorite, into slavery, and how God Genesis about fifteen times as a teen, but turn to the Psalms. They teach us how to and describe both the benefits of wisdom first of all pure; then peace-loving, consid- ironically used Joseph to save them from relate to God in all circumstances. They and how to attain it. The most important erate, submissive, full of mercy and good that was as far as I got. famine later. When I came to faith as a college stu- express lament, praise, joy, and despair. message of the book is this: the foundation fruit, impartial and sincere” (James 3:17). dent, I discovered the power of God’s 2. John We can find Psalms that meet our need to of all wisdom is to honor and obey God. This short book challenges us to take Word. Reading a modern translation, I John helps us get to know Jesus better. grieve, confess sin, ask God for guidance, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning practical steps towards acting out our began to understand God’s love for me. Many of us love this book for its beauti- or express joy and thanks. of wisdom, but fools despise wisdom and faith, instead of just talking about it. As a desperate young mom years later, I ful, inspiring language and for the picture I’ve read a Psalm each day for most of discipline” (Proverbs 1:7). James begins with special encouragement discovered that God’s Word gave me peace it paints of Jesus and the relationship we my adult life, and of all the books of the 7. Philippians for people undergoing trials and for those and encouragement. When I began to par- can have with Him. We find hope and in- Bible, Psalms has influenced me most pro- When life gets us down and joy all but dis- who need wisdom. It continues with sage ent teens, I learned God’s Word imparted spiration from Jesus’ “I am” statements: foundly. The words have become familiar. appears, Philippians encourages us to look advice on listening before speaking, obey- wisdom and strength. In today’s world, “I am the Bread of Life” (John 6:35), “I I turn to the Psalms when I’m too upset or beyond our circumstances and find joy in ing God’s Word, taming our tongues, and against the backdrop of grim headlines in am the Light of the World” (John 8:12), “I distracted to read anything else. When life Jesus Christ. In just four chapters, Paul showing generosity to the poor. the news, I find hope on its pages. I find am the Good Shepherd” (John 10:11), “I turns me upside down, I remember, “God mentions joy or rejoicing sixteen times; in 10. Isaiah joy that sustains me in my weak moments. am the Resurrection and the Life” (John is our refuge and strength, an ever-present fact, simply remembering that Paul wrote Written about 700 years before Christ, To be honest, some days I roll my eyes 11:25), and “I am the Way, the Truth, and help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). When I’m this joyful letter from a Roman jail re- Isaiah foretells the coming of the Mes- as I open my Bible with thoughts like the Life” (John 14:6). scared, I remind myself, “He who dwells minds me that maybe my life isn’t as bad siah, God’s anointed servant. It gives sev- these: “I’ve read this passage so many More mystical and philosophical than in the shelter of the Most High will rest in as I think. If he could say, “Rejoice in the eral specific prophecies about Jesus: that times; there’s no way I can learn anything the other three gospels, John gives the the shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1). Lord always,” surely I can too (Philippians he would come from David’s line, be born new from it.” But the Bible surprises me. most convincing argument in favor of the 5. Ephesians 4:4). to a virgin, suffer for our transgressions, It speaks to me every time I open it. God’s supernatural identity of Jesus as the Son During a low point in my life, I memorized I also appreciate this guidance on how and rule eternally. This book gives Jesus Word is alive and active because the Holy of God. John alone calls Jesus the Word of the opening verses of this book to remind to handle worry and anxiety: “Do not be the names of “Wonderful Counselor,” Spirit brings it to life. Even when I’m read- God: “The Word became flesh and made myself of the many reasons I had to be anxious about anything, but in every situa- “Mighty God,” “Everlasting Father,” and ing a passage for the tenth time. His dwelling among us” (John 1:14). grateful. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians be- tion, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiv- “Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). The Bible is a living book with a time- John states his purpose for this book: gins with an inspiring description of the ing, present your requests to God. And the Like many Old Testament prophets, less message. The more we read it, the “that you may believe that Jesus is the blessings and grace that are ours in Christ, peace of God, which transcends all under- Isaiah can be challenging to read because more God’s words get into us. We get to Messiah, the Son of God, and that by and I always return to it when I need reas- standing, will guard your hearts and your of its strong words of judgment against know God better. We find wisdom and believing you may have life in his name” surance. minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7). disobedience and sin. Yet it also gives (John 20:31). guidance for how to deal with our crazy Ephesians reminds us we are saved by 8. 1 John us a beautiful picture of God’s holiness, lives. We find peace for our troubled times 3. Romans grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. It God used 1 John to lead me to Christ when majesty, compassion, and His plan for re- and hope for our hard moments. One of my favorite memories is studying contains a powerful reminder of our iden- I was eighteen years old. As I read these demption. Isaiah offers powerful words of There are certain books of the Bible Romans with local brothers and sisters in tity and purpose: “For we are God’s handi- verses, the Holy Spirit brought them to encouragement and comfort, like these: that we need to read over and over. Here our home in the Middle East over a period work, created in Christ Jesus to do good life, and suddenly the gospel became clear “Those who hope in the Lord will renew are 10 of them: of six months. I’d never really understood works, which God prepared in advance for to me: “This is how God showed his love their strength. They will soar on wings like 1. Genesis it before, but as we discussed its deep theo- us to do” (Ephesians 2:10). among us: He sent his one and only Son eagles; they will run and not grow weary, Although I fell asleep reading Genesis as a logical truths week after week, I gained a This book also covers topics helpful for into the world that we might live through they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah teen, I now marvel at how it sets the foun- new appreciation and understanding. At Christian living, like unity in the body of him. This is love: not that we loved God, 40:31). Nagas - The Way Forward Bordered Differences: Corruption in Naga society has Nagas too tend to ignore the role of stumbling block to Naga aspirations. Athong Makury reached its peak. It has become per- the international community and 3. Nagas need to create a new vasive and has impinged all aspects of support from them. Consequently the Naga consciousness. It implies com- “Envisaging a Naga Path” agas have been struggling our lives, including the church. The international community perspective municating with the world and with for more than seventy culture and practice of corruption on the Naga issue is often influenced each other through the Naga lens, and under siege. years to be a free people threatens the Naga way of life and is by dominant media. It is tragic that not through the lens of the oppressor. Asangba Tzudir The Naga path tells us to revisit and Nand to exercise our sov- in complete contravention of our in- the Naga story from Naga perspec- A new Naga consciousness needs to Ingrained in a unique history and recreate anew, ereign rights. However, till date the digenous values and practices. tive has not found its due place in the lead towards a self-reliant society. For identity, as a Naga peoples’ … A unified purpose, with no struggle to chart our own destiny community of nations. This is further Nagas to be self-reliant, it means cre- Dependency Down a beautiful memory lane, ‘borders’, continues amidst the gathering storm. compounded by the internal bicker- ating new models of governance, ed- The present day Nagas have become there’s a Naga path, Where there’s no hatred, only love, Among other reasons, I have identi- ing within the fractured Naga move- ucation, business, trade, commerce, too dependent on India and Burma Almost forgotten to the brink of Where there are no differences, only fied here four aspects for the failure ment. Along with this, the inability economy and a relevant and workable in the form of education, jobs, goods, oblivion. acceptance on our part. All these aspects are cen- of the Nagas to adequately and effec- legal system. It means getting down to business, trade and basic infrastruc- It lays waiting, to embrace and And heal the fragmented existence. tral to our understanding of a shared tively reach out to our neighbors, who addressing and achieving basic needs. ture. As we have become too de- assert, Naga future. These four aspects are: actually want to reach out to us, has 4. Nagas need to formulate a com- pendent, Nagas are trailing behind With dignity and integrity. Let every Naga come together as a Factionalism and lack of in many fields. Furthermore, Nagas limited our politics. prehensive geo-political policy that people, reconciliation have been put inside a box and are What are some of the ways for- will protect, safeguard, secure and Nagas, all across the borders, And speak the language of The glorious legacy of the Nagas now conditioned to think and behave ward to a shared Naga future? further the common interests of the A peoples’ Identity finds threatened, tolerance, peace and unity and under one united house, namely the according to their ways. This has led 1. All Nagas need to come to- Naga people and its neighbors. From ‘who’ we were and what oneness. Naga National Council, has been to economic dependency and erosion gether and participate in dealing with The resilient spirit of Naga na- we’ve become … The cost of a little ‘sacrifice’, in undone given the increasing faction- of cultural and political values and the issues of corruption that is preva- tionalism and consciousness is need- Traversing a trajectory where all flesh and in spirit, alism in the present Naga political principles. lent at the systemic, structural, social, ed at this juncture. Naga minds from sense of existence finds lost. Of accommodating ‘bordered discourse. While we blame India and community and individual levels. all over the Naga-Land – young and Lest we become “imagined ‘differences, Burma for their divide and conquer Challenges of geo-politics We need to evolve an effective and old, poor and rich, women and men – Naga-Land being a landlocked home- communities”? The day beckons, to enjoy the fruits policy on the Nagas, we too are equal- prudent strategy in eradicating this need to come together as One Nation of shared belongingness. ly responsible and accountable for land that suffers from geopolitical chronic disease at all of Naga life. to create a comprehensive policy for From ‘culturing of knowledge’ to succumbing to it. The reasons for this challenges caused between the two 2. The Naga National Workers the progress and liberty of the Naga ‘bordering of cultures’ We are at a threshold are lack of transparency and account- great power houses of Asia. As a need to overcome factional differ- people. This is the path of our shared The bells of ‘violence’ rings loud, Behold! the ‘coming’ Naga ability, misconceived pride, misplaced result the international community ences and achieve Naga national rec- future. Our own greed incites hatred and community, loyalty, idealism without pragmatic is quite reluctant to intervene in the onciliation for the sake of the Naga Kuknalim! creates enmity. Where, on the rim of each rising Naga issue though there is awareness planning and lack of philosophy and future. The issue of disunity and fac- (Athong Makury is the President of the Its shackles have strangulated a sun, of the situation and acknowledge- values. tionalism must be decisively resolved Council of Naga Affairs based in Naga meaningful living Every proud Naga will live ment of the fact there is something so that the internal chaos is not a Self-Administered Zone, Myanmar.) For love and peace and unity find As ‘ONE’ without ‘borders.’ Corruption seriously wrong. On the other hand 5XQQLQJ/DWH"7DLOJDWLQJDWD7UDIÀF/LJKW:LOO1RW*HW

leopatra, Galileo, Shakespeare, Elvis, Pelé. They are all so well known that they need only one name to be recognized. They have remained prominent in history because of who DAILY Cthey were and what they did. But there is another name that stands far above these or any other name! Before the Son of God was born into this world, the angel told Mary and Joseph to name Him Jesus because “he will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21), and “he . . . will be PATH called the Son of the Most High” (Luke 1:32). Jesus didn’t come as a celebrity but as a servant who humbled Himself and died on the cross so that anyone who receives Him can be forgiven and freed from the power of sin. The apostle Paul wrote, “God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that One Name is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of BIBLE READ: PHILIPPIANS 2:5–11 God the Father” (Philippians 2:9–11). In our times of greatest joy and our deepest need, the name we cling to is Jesus. He will THOUGHT FOR TODAY: never leave us, and His love will not fail. At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth. Jesus, You are the name above all names, our Savior and Lord. We lift our praise to You as we celebrate Your presence and power in our lives today. ~ Philippians 2:10 Jesus Christ is not valued at all until He is valued above all. Augustine 7KHFRQWHQWVRIDUWLFOHVLQWKLVSDJHGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÀHFWWKH(GLWRULDOYLHZRUSROLF\RIWKHSDSHU EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, January 7, 2018 7 Shame on You 8QEXUGHQLQJRXUVHOYHVRQOLQHFDQIHHOUDGLFDODQGOLEHUDWLQJ%XWLVEDULQJDQG sharing all as emancipatory as it seems? its and beliefs transparent to their par- lence, and more about ‘a network of ban environments. Yes, social media not to do as he bids, but when I leave shameful and deviant. ‘The obliga- Firmin deBrabander | Aeon ent companies whenever they choose relations’ that induces acquiescence. might spell the end of bourgeois re- his presence the love of popularity tion to confess is now relayed through to check in on me. Foucault’s conception of power re- spectability; but doesn’t it also em- gets the better of me.’ so many different points, is so deeply here’s a well-known con- So what’s going on? ‘Visibility sembles Sigmund Freud’s description bolden people to be frank and open, Shame presupposes that we ought ingrained in us, that we no longer per- tradiction in the way many is a trap,’ wrote the French philoso- in Civilisation and its Discontents to free themselves of inhibitions and to know better but flout the rules re- ceive it as the effect of a power that of us behave online, which pher Michel Foucault in Discipline (1930) of the role of the ‘super-ego’ say what they mean, without shame? gardless. This is precisely Plato’s point constrains us,’ Foucault wrote. ‘On Tis this: we know we’re be- and Punish: The Birth of the Prison in the human psyche: a restraining, Foucault suggested mass surveil- about moral knowledge: we already the contrary, it seems to us that truth, ing watched all the time, and pay lip (1975). What he meant was that al- moralising agency installed by civili- lance could squash free speech and possess it, we already know the right lodged in our most secret nature, de- service to the evils of surveillance lowing oneself to be watched, and sation in each individual, ‘like a gar- thought, and enlist the cooperation way to live a just and fulfilling life, mands only to surface.’ by Google and the government. But learning to watch others, is both rison in a conquered city’. of those surveilled. But perhaps so- but are constantly diverted from that Confession can feel like libera- the bounds of what’s considered too seductive and dangerous. He drew So what would Foucault make of cial media inoculates people against noble aim. For Plato, then, shame is tion, because it seems to unburden us personal, revealing or banal to be up- upon Jeremy Bentham’s 18th-century the current digital media landscape? such compulsion. We might be the a force that helps us resist the urge to of our shame. It can also be a forum loaded to an app or shared with a cir- plans for a ‘Panopticon’, a prison in In many ways, the modern surveil- democratic citizens that philosophers conform when we know it’s wrong to for the display of democratic virtues, cle of social media ‘followers’ seems which inmates are observed from a lance state – enabled and expanded have longed for since the time of Soc- do so. Shame helps us be true to our- including the honesty, bravery and to shrink by the day. When faced with central tower manned by an invisible thanks to new technologies – is a rates: people willing to lay bare their selves, to endure Socrates’ needling, humility evident in St Augustine’s an abundance of digital toys that of- occupant, his watchful eye seeing but shining example of the Panopticon. lives for the sake of discussion and and to heed the moral knowledge Confessions. But if one believes fer magical levels of connectivity and unseen. The idea was that the prison- The American theorist Bernard Har- debate, people for whom nothing is within. A man without shame, Plato Foucault, it is always a ruse. We al- convenience, many of us succumb to ers would internalise the presence of court points out in Exposed: Desire hidden or out of bounds. says, is a slave to desire – for mate- ways confess to someone – in the a ‘giddy sense that privacy is kind of the spectral watchman, whether or and Disobedience in the Digital Age By now, of course, it’s banal rial goods, power, fame, respect. Such presence of an authority, real or im- stupid’, as the writer Gary Shteyngart not anyone was actually inside, and (2015) that ‘surveillance state’ hardly to point to the election of Donald desire is tyrannical because, by its na- agined. When people post online, it is wrote in The New Yorker in 2013. behave of their own accord. ‘Mor- fits the bill any more. He prefers to Trump, with the support of the hate- ture, it cannot be satisfied. always for a supposed audience; it is That’s not to say that social media als reformed – health preserved – in- talk of a ‘tentacular oligarchy’, to ful meme-generating machines on the The approbation of the digital crowd never purely gratuitous. curbs our self-awareness, or that our dustry invigorated – instruction dif- include corporations now spying on alt-right, as proof of the limitations of What manifests itself as a certain internet selves aren’t highly artificial has come to fill in for the authority fused – public burthens lightened,’ us from numerous vantage points. To this dream. Social media provides a of the confessor shamelessness, then, might in fact be and curated. Nor that people living Bentham enthused. this we must add our audience fol- public space that often operates more precisely the opposite. The approba- in oppressive regimes, or as minori- According to Foucault, the dy- lowers, from colleagues and acquaint- like a private venue, where many Foucault, however, cast shame tion of the digital crowd has come ties in societies where they know they namics of the Panopticon bore an ances to the public at large. people express themselves knowing in a rather less emancipatory light to fill in for the authority of the con- will be targeted, aren’t justifiably anx- uncanny resemblance to how people Foucault’s central claim is that that those watching will agree – or, in The History of Sexuality (1976). fessor – or, to put it another way, it ious about what they say online. But self-monitor in society at large. In the such monitoring is worrisome, not particularly for internet trolls, in the He argued that sex, in particular, acts as a substitute for Socrates’ inner the point remains that digital media presence of ever-watchful witnesses, just because of what corporations belief that there they won’t suffer the was mediated in Western civilisation voice of moral conscience. People have radically transformed our con- he said, physical coercion is no longer and states might do with our data, but consequences of what they say on- via the tool of confession, which in- unburden themselves to their follow- ceptions of intimacy and shame, and necessary. People police themselves. because the act of watching is itself a line, as if protected by the mediation volved the dispensation of approval ers in the hope that their needs will they’ve done so in ways that are un- They do not know what the observers devastating exercise of power. It has of technology. Having a smartphone and shame. ‘Man has become a con- be validated, their opinions affirmed, predictable and paradoxical. are registering at any given moment, the capacity to influence behaviour and access to the internet does not fessing animal,’ he says. Starting with their quirks delightfully accepted. I moan about the lack of privacy, what they are looking for, exactly, or and compel conformity and complic- automatically equip us with the tools the Catholic sacrament, supplicants The result is a growing conformity for example, and yet I willingly and what the punishments are for diso- ity, without our fully realising it. necessary for effective and respect- were urged to bare their souls, dig within camps, as well as a narrowing routinely trade it for convenience. bedience. But the imagination keeps But something’s not right here. ful collaboration, negotiation and deep within themselves and let the of the shared space for understanding I am no longer forced to take my them pliant. In these circumstances, The internet has no centre; we don’t speech, such as democracy requires. truth, in all its ugliness, surge forth. and dialogue between them. chances on a restaurant and guess Foucault claimed, the architecture need hard evidence of a conspiracy Plato would be alarmed by the This was the only way to be cleansed Those in positions of power have which one is best; Yelp will tell me of surveillances become perniciously between companies and governments lack of shame online. He thought by one’s confessor, to avail oneself always craved a mechanism with and then escort me to its front door. subtle and seamless, so ‘light’ as to be to know that we are seen online. We that shame was a crucial emotion, of the grace of God. In doing so, the which to expose the inner beings of I no longer run the risk of unforeseen scarcely noticeable. seem to be surveilled from every- indispensable for doing philosophy priest relieved you of your guilt, and citizens, to reveal ‘the fragment of delays on public transport; Google Individuals not only accept this where and nowhere, and yet the self- and acting morally. In Plato’s famed passed down sanction or authorisa- darkness that we each carry within Maps will inform me of the fastest form of discipline, but it soon be- display continues. Have we been so dialogues, the character of Socra- tion for your behaviour. us’, as Foucault described it. There route to my destination, and, in a comes invisible to them, and they thoroughly disciplined that the guards tes is always being pestered by peo- Later, according to Foucault, the are, or seem to be, rather danger- pinch, an Uber can get me there via willingly perpetuate it. Put people in have taken away the watchtower, or is ple who complain that his wisdom institution of confession shifted from ous and wild expanses within each any number of hidden by-roads. I no a situation where they are the agents some other dynamic at work? makes them feel ashamed, as soon religion to a host of secular tradi- individual. If we are to be control- longer need to remember my friend’s of their own censorship, and they There was a time not so long ago as his arguments start to sink in. At tions, such as confessional literature, led, that must be made known, and birthdays; Facebook will nudge me, still fancy themselves to be free and when it seemed like the internet might one point in the section known as the medical examinations and psychoa- tamed. There is no better way to and invariably lure me to post an self-determining. Surveillance makes be capable of fashioning a new public Symposium, the drunken Alcibiades nalysis. But they all operated on the divide and subdue a people, and update to remind people I exist. To power ‘multiple, automatic, and space for the 21st century – a robust declares his disgruntled love for the same principle, which was to patrol seduce them into self-regulation, avail myself of these applications, all anonymous’, Foucault writes – less digital polis to replace run-down philosopher, saying: ‘I know that I the boundary between what was nor- than to expose their perversions but I have to do is make my location, hab- about the top-down threat of vio- physical venues and fragmented ur- cannot answer him or say that I ought mal and acceptable, and what was promise absolution. Inspiring Change: When a Once-Arid Village Becomes a National Model Tekulodu. aged to conserve rain water, the number of said Akkipeddi's wife Shobhita Kedlaya, who go to a crowded city for a job?" asked Gov- Bhavana Akella | IANS Inspired by the simple life of tribals that requests to the administration to build farm plans the curriculum for the village. ardhan. he had witnessed during his travels, Akkiped- ponds shot up, he noted, adding, "Such is the Not to be left behind, the children have ProtoVillage also houses a Rural Eco- ohn F. Kennedy said "One person can di chose to "intern" with a farmer family in power of demonstration." a system of learning which goes beyond the nomic Zone (REZ), where farmers and others make a difference, and everyone should Tekulodu and helped them increase their in- ProtoVillage is unique in other ways as classroom. They learn to build homes, have from the region can work on entrepreneurial try". These words of one of America's come from Rs 7,000 a year to about Rs 14,000 well. Food is cooked for all the families in a drafted their own constitution for the learning ideas. best-known presidents probably in- J a month by putting scientific practices to community kitchen by both men and women, centre, tend animals and even know to code "Villagers grow poultry, rear goats and spired a former engineer in India to try to work and tapping natural resources like solar irrespective of caste and creed. And they live software. And they share their knowledge sheep, or do farming with no access to inno- transform what was once a bone-dry region and wind power. as a joint family, with even men taking care with nearby villages. vative work. The REZ helps them to become into a green oasis simply by motivating its in- In 2013, he bought a 12.5-acre plot of land of children. The community aims at meeting nine entrepreneurs by honing their trading skills," habitants to do what they earlier thought was a few kilometres from Tekulodu, on the forest "In other villages, women are confined to basic needs: Food and water, shelter, cloth- said Akkipeddi. impossible. fringe near his home town Hindupur, in the their homes, cooking and rearing children. ing, healthcare, energy, connectivity, trade, The village now offers fellowships to rural Some 120 km from Bengaluru in Anan- same district of the Rayalaseema region. This Here, I have freedom to learn and do a lot of education and disaster management, all in a youths, who can study and adopt their prac- tapur district of Andhra Pradesh, the village, has evolved into what he named ProtoVillage things, as others take care of my child," Lak- sustainable manner. tices back home. of which little was known previously with -- the prototype of an ideal village. shmi, 28, who migrated to ProtoVillage, told G. Govardhan, 22, a computer applica- "We would like to create a support system no signboards even indicating its location to "I was so inspired by what I saw in the IANS. tions graduate from Tekulodu, takes greater for people from across the country, who want outsiders, has now become famous through tribal communities. Their wisdom allowed The daily chores of the dwellers include pride in farming than doing a nine-to-five job. to set up ProtoVillages in their districts," Ak- its self-sustaining model. The dozen families them to live in synergy with their surround- working in the fields to grow crops, vegeta- Inspired by the work on increasing the green kipeddi added. here grow crops organically, meet their en- ings. I thought of demonstrating that kind of bles, fruits and flowers. Some are involved in cover, he mobilised people in the nearby vil- (The weekly feature series is part of a positive- ergy needs entirely by tapping wind power, life based on three simple principles -- a deep carpentry, soap-making, house construction lages to grow more trees. journalism project of IANS and the Frank harvest rain to conserve water and supply it to respect for soil, air and water, inter-depend- and allied activities. In the evenings, apart "This is my world, with the greenest of Islam Foundation. Bhavana Akella can be their homes with a solar-powered pump. ence and, as a result, self-reliance," Akkipeddi from indulging in folk arts like music, dance trees and farms. Why would I leave this and contacted at [email protected]) What's more, the village boasts of a Wi- told IANS. or drama, "we all sit down to talk about the Fi facility, provides entrepreneurial opportu- Applying scientific methods to farming things we had learnt that day", Akkipeddi nities to farmers and has its own syllabus for and living sustainably, Akkipeddi, along with shared. children to hone their skills rather than learn- the villagers, has in four years transformed the The sense of contentment the villagers ing by rote. barren piece of land into an inspiring model live with is infectious. The Japanese concept Even as many parts of rural India still lack that is self-reliant, environmentally sustain- of "ikigai", which means "a reason for being", rudimentary amenities, the sustainable devel- able and socially cohesive. is a familiar philosophy among the villagers opment model of this small hamlet makes it "We want to be in the place where knowl- -- right from 10-year-old resident and Ak- an example when it comes to water conser- edge resides," said Akkipeddi. kipeddi's son Rishab. The learning centre in vation, power generation, ending gender bias As part of developing the village, Pro- the village is also named Ikigai. and even eliminating casteism. toVillage's inhabitants had initially built eight Everyone in the village is constantly As water depleted in the rocky soil and farm ponds in low-lying areas to store rain learning -- from farming methods, to building farming became tough in the semi-arid zone, water and had networked them. sustainable earthbag homes (bags filled with villages in the district despaired as people de- "Though rains are scarce in the region, mud are used as building blocks instead of serted them and migrated to cities for liveli- one good spell of about 90 minutes one day bricks, making for stronger homes), setting up hood. filled the ponds with enough water to last wind turbines or just sitting down to learn a That was when 39-year-old Kalyan Ak- for months and attracted hundreds of people new language or a principle of science. kipeddi -- who gave up a lucrative job in the from nearby villages," said Akkipeddi. "Earlier, adults in the village who couldn't finance and marketing division at General When local authorities had pushed farm- read and write were shy to learn. But no long- Electric to travel around the country's villages ers to dig ponds, they couldn't see the merit in er, as we see them interacting with their kids. in search of knowledge -- arrived at remote them. But when they witnessed how we man- There is no age or gender bias in learning," ŶĞǁĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJŬŝƚĐŚĞŶƵŶĚĞƌĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ͘Photo credit: IANS

Today’s ASTRO-PREDICTION

ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): It’s another po- CANCER (JUN 22 - JUL 22): All living LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): You are see- CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19): Your tentially anxious day ahead, Aries. But you things benefit from your gifts, Cancer. Nurtur- ing a new side of yourself today, Libra, and warmth and good nature draw people to have the power to soothe your ruffled feath- ing has always been part of your nature, and is what a lovely side it is! Normally so conser- you like a magnet today, Capricorn. Of ers. Physical activity of any sort will calm you especially so today. But sometimes you lavish vative, today you find yourself considering course, you’re used to this occurring, down considerably. Even a quick walk around the block more attention on others than you do on yourself, and this purchasing clothes with stylish details and expensive but today these aspects of your character are es- will be of benefit. A calmer disposition in the afternoon benefits no one. You will find that you’ll have even more fabrics. And why not? You only live once, after all. pecially enhanced. You will find that encounters makes it easier for you to handle favors and requests with of yourself to give when you take the time to fill your And romance is definitely in the air today, so any sexy with other people leave you feeling full and satis- your customary grace. If you need to, you can “disap- own emotional well. Some time off from good works will or sensuous purchases you make are bound to find an fied. After all, it is our loved ones who truly make pear” for a few hours early in the afternoon and take in ultimately be to everyone’s benefit, yours especially. audience. life worth living. The time is ripe for romantic en- a movie. counters. LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): At some point, pop- SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): We are all TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): Hobbies and ularity becomes a burden rather than a bless- gullible to a certain extent. And you are no AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): There’s no diversions are wonderful; no one will argue ing. Your bulletin board is cluttered with invita- exception. You can expect to receive some fi- question, this has been a long time coming. this with you, Taurus. But there comes a time tions to lectures and parties, Leo, but your eyes nancial offers today. They may come via the But today the change you have been hoping when you use your hobbies as a way to avoid begin to glaze over at the thought of attending all these mail or an in-person sales pitch. Trust your instincts here. for so long is likely to occur, Aquarius. The other responsibilities. Your intuitive levels are at an all- events. Just how many chicken dinners is one expected to Some of what is being offered may really be too good to enormity of the change may not be obvious, at least at time high right now. Perhaps you can use them to your consume in a lifetime? It may be time for you to reassess be true. However, on the home front, what is being of- first. But over time, you will look back on the events of own benefit. Try blocking out your worries over the mun- your priorities. Rather than trying to say yes to everything fered is genuine through and through. There is passion in today and see just how pivotal they were. Keep your dane, day-to-day issues so that you can determine why in order to please everyone, why not start saying no in the air to go along with all this integrity! wits about you today, and seize any intriguing oppor- you’re avoiding the tasks at hand. order to please yourself? tunity that comes along. 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7KHFRQWHQWVRIDUWLFOHVRQWKLVSDJHGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÀHFWWKH(GLWRUDOYLHZRUSROLF\RIWKHSDSHU EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, January 7, 2018 8 NATION DPS buscrash: RJD will not split due to Lalu’s jail sentence—Tejashwi Deceased driver booked Patna, Jan. 6 (IANS): RJD “People are watching Indore, Jan. 6 (PTI): Amid However, DPS Indore leader Tejashwi Yadav on everything. Conspiracies are an outrage over the death of principal Sudarshan Sonar Saturday said the three-and- always hatched in order to four students of the Delhi claimed that the ill-fated bus a-half-year jail sentence to suppress and scare Laluji. Public School (DPS) here in was fully fit to run on the party supremo Lalu Prasad However, people gave a be- a road accident, the police roads. in a fodder scam case will fitting reply every time,” he today booked the driver of According to the in- not lead to a split in the said. the ill-fated bus, who too formation available on the party. He said the party had perished in the crash, for transport department’s web- The former Bihar Dep- faith in the judiciary and culpable homicide. site, the bus (MP 09 FA uty Chief Minister also said they would get justice. “We Besides Rahul Sisodia, 2029) was 15-year-old and an appeal will be filed in the are hopeful that Laluji will who was driving the school it was registered in the name Jharkhand High Court. be among us very soon. We bus in which the students of DPS, which was its third “There will be no trouble will try to address where were on their way home, owner. or any negative impact on we fell short. We will ap- some unidentified persons According to sources, the party. The RJD’s his- peal in the High Court,” were also booked on the the Indore RTO, in a re- tory has been that of struggle he said. same charge (unintentional port sent to the state trans- amid conspiracies against PTI Lalu Prasad was on Sat- but unlawful killing of some- port commissioner, said the it. Laluji had to go to jail >ĞĂĚĞƌŽĨŽƉƉŽƐŝƟŽŶdĞũĂƐǁŝzĂĚĂǀĂĚĚƌĞƐƐŝŶŐĂƉƌĞƐƐĐŽŶĨĞƌĞŶĐĞ urday sentenced to three- one), an official said. PTI 34-seater bus was issued a fit- many times... but he came ĂůŽŶŐǁŝƚŚZ:ƐĞŶŝŽƌůĞĂĚĞƌZĂďƌŝĞǀŝŝŶWĂƚŶĂŽŶ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ͘ and-a-half years in jail in a The ghastly mishap WĂƐƐĞƌƐͲďLJůŽŽŬƐĂƚƚŚĞďƵƐƚŚĂƚǁĂƐǁƌĞĐŬĞĚĚƵĞƚŽĂŶĂĐĐŝĚĞŶƚŝŶ ness certificate on December out every time. That time fodder scam case. He was occurred at the Kanadiya /ŶĚŽƌĞ͕ŽŶ&ƌŝĚĂLJ͘ 26, 2017 (10 days before the too, people said it (party) country and he had indicat- used the central agency the Chief Minister of the bypass when the speeding accident) and it was valid till had split or predicted that ed in a rally that there could (CBI),” Yadav, Leader of undivided state from 1990 bus rammed into a truck nal responsibility after the Officials said prima December 25, 2018. it may split. Instead, it grew be a conspiracy against him Opposition in the Bihar as- to 1997. yesterday. investigation is over. We will facie, it appeared that a seri- It has also been re- stronger,” Yadav, Lalu’s son, by the Bharatiya Janata Par- sembly, said. The special CBI court Additional Superintend- take appropriate legal steps ous technical problem in the ported that a GPS device told the media. ty (BJP) and Bihar Chief He said the Janata Dal- had on December 23 con- ent of Police (ASP) Manoj against all those concerned,” vehicle’s steering or careless- and CCTV cameras were Lalu Prasad, a former Minister Nitish Kumar, Ya- United (JD-U) leaders must victed Lalu Prasad and 15 Kumar Rai told PTI that an the ASP added. ness on the part of the driver installed in the bus as per Chief Minister of Bihar, dav said. understand their party had others in the case relating to FIR was lodged at the Ka- Sisodia had lost control had led to the accident. norms. had support from across the “The Centre has mis- actually split, not the RJD. a multi-million-rupee scam. nadiya police station under of the bus, which broke the However, the actual Meanwhile, most private IPC section 304 (culpable divider and entered a parallel cause would be known only schools remained closed homicide not amounting lane, before colliding head- when the probe was com- here today to mourn the to murder) against Sisodia on with the truck, the police pleted, they added. death of the children killed Congress seeks rejection of RS (35) and some unidentified had said. Meanwhile, people took in the accident. persons. Four schoolkids, aged to the social media to ex- The major markets of He said a probe was on between six and 12 years, press grief over the acci- the city, the commercial nominee, AAP calls objections frivolous and the responsibility for the were killed in the incident, dent. They also blamed the capital of Madhya Pradesh, New Delhi, Jan. 6 (IANS): The Con- Three Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) meration, emoluments, perks and other accident would be fixed after while nine other students transport department and also downed shutters for gress on Saturday demanded that the candidates -- party leader Sanjay Singh, facilities and that the office was not it was completed. and the driver’s assistant the school management for half-a-day to express solidar- candidature of AAP nominee N.D. businessman Sushil Gupta and Char- protected under the Parliament (Pre- “We will fix the crimi- were injured. the tragedy. ity with the grieving families. Gupta for the the Rajya Sabha election tered Accountant N.D. Gupta -- filed vention of Disqualification) Act, 1959. from Delhi be rejected on the ground their nominations on Thursday. AAP leader Raghav Chadha dis- he holds an office of profit. The AAP The Congress leader has sent his missed the objection, saying Gupta had said its candidate had already resigned obkjection to the Returning Officer, de- resigned from the post of trustee of the Naidu sends privilege notice against Rahul to LS Speaker from the post before filing his nomina- manding that the nomination should be NPS on December 29, 2017. New Delhi, Jan. 6 (IANS): Rajya privilege of the the Leader of the clarifying Prime Minister Narendra tion. rejected under “Section 36 of the Rep- “Section 3, clause (L) of the Parlia- Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu House. Modi’s position vis-a-vis his “conspir- “(The) Congress has filed objec- resentation of People Act, 1951 read ment (Prevention of Disqualification) has referred the privilege notice by “The members of this House have ing with Pakistan” comments against tion at scrutiny of AAP Rajya Sabha with Article 102 of the Constitution of Act, 1959 gives exemption to trustee BJP MP Bhupendra Yadav against dignity. The name of the Leader of his predecessor Manmohan Singh in candidate N.D. Gupta,” Delhi Con- India for holding an office of profit”. from disqualification under office of Congress President Rahul Gandhi the House Arun Jaitley has been in- order to end an impasse. gress Chief Ajay Maken tweeted. He He said the the trust discharges profit. Also, Returning Officer is not to Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Ma- tentionally published by the Congress “The statement (by Modi) did not also posted his letter to the Returning government function that of being competent authority to adjudicate on hajan. President with malafide intentions to question nor did he mean to ques- Officer for Biennial elections to the the custodian of pensions of lakhs (office of profit), EC (Election Com- Yadav had raised the issue of a defame this House,” Yadav had told tion the commitment to the nation of Rajya Sabha from Delhi to be held on government employees. “In other mission) is. Frivolous objections to tweet by Gandhi and said that the Con- the Chair. Manmohan Singh or Hamid Ansari, January 16. words, it was almost an extension of gain cheap publicity by (the) Congress,” gress leader had “twisted” the name of “The way his (Jaitley’s) name has the former Vice President. Any such Calling Gupta a supporter of Prime the Ministry of Finance and Depart- Chadha tweeted. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley which been twisted by the Congress Presi- perception is completely erroneous. Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP and ment of Pension. “Therefore the office “Moreover, in the spirit of propri- was derogatory and it also amounted to dent on his Twitter handle, it comes in We hold these leaders in high esteem as the GST, Maken said he was appointed of the Trustee of the NPS, which N.D. ety, N.D. Gupta had resigned from the misinterpretation of the proceedings of the category of (breach of) privilege. I also their commitment to the nation,” a trustee of the government-owned Gupta holds, is an office of profit which prestigious NPS Trust on 29.12.2017, the Rajya Sabha. Jaitley is the Leader request you to...issue notice to Rahul Jaitley said. Rs 1.75 lakh crore National Pension virtually discharges the functions of the that is, before filing his nomination. of the House in the Rajya Sabha. Gandhi,” he added. The Finance Minister had made Scheme Trust on March 30, 2015 and government itself.” “This should put to rest frivolous According to Rajya Sabha TV, Referring to a statement given by the statement as part of an under- “still holds this office of profit as on The former union minister said the complaints, controversy by people try- Naidu concluded on examining Ya- Jaitley in the House on Wednesday, standing with the Congress over the date. (He is) ineligible to contest”. office of a trustee is entitled to renu- ing to find relevance in Delhi politics.” dav’s notice that there was prima facie Rahul Gandhi had tweeted: “Dear Mr issue that had led to stalling of the Ra- a question of privilege and referred Jaitlie (sic)- thank you for reminding jya Sabha and disruptions in the Lok the matter to the Speaker for further India that our PM never means what Sabha for several days with the party NEWS IN BRIEF consideration. he says or says what he means.” demanding an apology or explanation Cong, BSP stay away from Gandhi represents Amethi con- Yadav again raised the issue of from Modi. Two policemen injured in stituency in the Lok Sabha. the privilege notice on Friday and the The Congress had also recipro- Yadav had moved the notice on Chairman had told him that it was cated by disapproving Mani Shankar SP meet against EVMs Bengal mob attack, 7 arrested December 28 under Rule 187, against under his consideration. Aiyar’s criticism of the Prime Minister Lucknow, Jan. 6 (PTI): A On the discussions held Kolkata, Jan. 6 (IANS): A senior police officer Gandhi and urged the Chair to take Rahul Gandhi’s tweet came after after which the House resumed normal meet called by Samajwadi during the meeting, Chaud- and an assistant sub-inspector were severely injured notice of the alleged breach of the Jaitley made a statement in the House business. Party president Akhilesh hary said all the parties, bar- after being attacked by a mob in West Bengal’s Yadav to bring together op- ring the CPI(M), were of the Howrah district, police said on Saturday. The position parties on the issue view that all future elections incident took place on Friday afternoon, when of using ballot papers in- should be held through the a team from Howrah’s Shaympur police station PM, Jaitley ignoring economic wisdom— Congress stead of EVMs in elections ballot papers. went to Bargram village to arrest a few miscreants. New Delhi, Jan. 6 (PTI): The Congress has accused job creation was abysmal, exports were in dire straits, stalled today saw ally Congress “All agreed that there “Suman Das, the officer in-charge and ASI T.K. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister projects were burgeoning, inflation remained unchecked and Mayawati’s BSP stay- are flaws in the conduct of Purkait were chased down and beaten up by a Arun Jaitley of ignoring economic wisdom and dealing a and rural distress was at an all time high. “Hype, hyperbole ing away. elections through the EVMs gang of miscreants when they tried to stop a clash “catastrophic” blow to India’s growth story. and headline management cannot be a substitute to the grim The meeting called by and the VVPAT were also over land dispute. Das has sustained severe head Party communication in-charge Randeep Surjewala reality on the ground,” he said. Yadav at the Janeshwar not being used,” Chaudhary injury in the attack,” an officer from Shaympur claimed that the double whammy of “Modi Made Disaster He alleged that 6.5 per cent GDP growth “detailed the Mishra Trust office to dis- said. police station said. Das has been admitted to of Demonetisation” and the implementation of a flawed failed promise of the prime minister and explained the abject cuss the issue was attended “The impartiality of Kolkata’s Belle Vue Clinic while the ASI was taken GST were responsible for the economy’s downturn. failure of Modinomics”.He claimed that job creation was the by senior leaders of his party the electoral system is to Uluberia hospital. “Seven persons have been “An arrogant Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a biggest failure of the BJP government and said the labour bu- as well as representatives of proved only when people arrested in the case so far on the charges of attempt failed Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, hell bent upon ignoring reau data showed that job creation was the lowest in 8 years. NCP, CPI, CPI(M), Apna have faith in it... besides to murder, causing grievous hurt and deterring economic wisdom, have dealt a catastrophic blow to India’s “As the government completes four years of its term, the Dal (Krishna Patel faction), the use of EVMs is not public servant from duty. They would be presented growth story as proved by the latest GDP estimates slumping people are seeing through the long distance between rhetoric Peace Party, AAP, RLD and easy for the countrymen, in the court today,” the officer added. from 7.3 per cent to 6.5 per cent,” he said yesterday. and reality,” he said, adding the people were watching and RJD. as they do not understand He claimed the truth was that investment had stagnated, would give a befitting political reply when the time arrived. “There was also a com- its working,” Chaudhary Man commits suicide after munication from the BSP added and Congress representa- The Samajwadi Party killing wife in Noida .DPDOD0LOOVÀUH2ZQHURI0RMR·V%LVWURDUUHVWHG tives that they will not be president had initiated ef- Noida, Jan. 6 (PTI): A man allegedly committed Mumbai, Jan. 6 (PTI): The police tro and the adjacent “1 Above” pub at the owners of “1 Above” -- Kripesh able to attend the meeting forts to mobilise opinion suicide by hanging himself from a tree after killing today arrested Yug Pathak, the son of a the Kamala Mills compound in Lower Sanghavi, Jigar Sanghavi and Abhijeet because of some pre-occu- among different political his wife this morning at a park here, the police retired IPS officer and one of the own- Parel on December 29, had said the fire Mankar -- said a police official. pation,” Samajwadi Party parties for holding elections said. The deceased, Ravindra Kumar (28), was ers of the Mojo’s Bistro pub, in connec- possibly started at Mojo’s Bistro due to “As of now, we have arrested spokesman Rajendra Chau- using ballot paper instead of an electrician at a private hospital here. He had tion with the deadly fire at the Kamala the flying embers from a hookah. Pathak, while his partner Tulli has been dahry said. EVMs and had invited their married Pinky (25) three years ago. They used to Mills compound here on December 29, The police today booked Pathak summoned as he is also wanted in the “BSP state unit president leaders. stay at Sector 93, they said. “Today morning when which had claimed 14 lives. and his partner, Nagpur- based busi- case,” senior police inspector, attached Ram Achal Rajbhar called The move was also seen Pinky’s parents called her, she did not answer her Officials from the N M Joshi Marg nessman Yug Tulli, under IPC sections to the N M Joshi Marg police station, to say that he is unable to at- as an effort to evolve consen- phone. Her father Jagdish came to her house and police station arrested Pathak, the son 304 (culpable homicide not amounting Ahmed Pathan said. tend today’s meeting, but his sus on holding bye-elections found her dead on bed, following which he lodged of retired director general of police and to murder), 338 (causing grievous hurt Earlier, the police had arrested two party has already expressed to Phulpur and Gorakhpur complaint. He alleged that she was killed over dowry former Pune police commissioner K K by act endangering life and personal managers of “1 Above” in connection its views against EVMs. Lok Sabha constituencies by Ravindra,” Station House Officer, Noida Phase Pathak, the police said. safety of others) and other relevant with the fire. The police have also an- UPCC president Raj Babbar through ballot paper and 2, Shawez Khan said. Pinky’s parent’s residence was Yesterday, the Mumbai Fire Bri- provisions. The names of Pathak and nounced a reward of Rs one lakh for informed that he was out of send out a message of op- close to the house where the couple was staying, he gade, in its preliminary probe report on Tulli were added to the FIR, which any information about the three pub station today,” Chaudhary position unity ahead of the said The man went missing after the incident and the fire, which had engulfed Mojo’s Bis- was lodged on December 29 against owners, who are on the run. said. 2019 Lok Sabha elections. during a search his body was found hanging from the tree. A case has been lodged at the Expressway police station, they said. It appears he committed suicide after killing his wife. The blood stained knife Max hospital case: Police Coal scam: ED attaches 348 acre land in Madhya Pradesh was found in the bathroom and it seemed that the New Delhi, Jan. 6 (PTI): The En- The ED had registered a criminal attached. place was cleaned. There were some marks on the await DMC report forcement Directorate (ED) today case of money laundering against “The plant was not set up and the woman’s neck, the police said. It is suspected that he said it has attached over 348 acres of the firm, its managing director Anup condition of captive use of coal was had attempted suicide at the house, but later hanged New Delhi, Jan. 6 (PTI): prepare a report in the mat- land in Madhya Pradesh, valued at Agarwal and unknown public serv- altered by public servants allowing himself at the park, they said. The matter is being The Delhi Police will pro- ter, he said. about Rs 4.53 crore, in connection ants, based on a CBI FIR, a few years Ms BLA Industries Private Limited to investigated on all angles, including the involvement ceed with its probe into the A police official, privy with its money laundering probe in back. sell coal, thus giving undue favour to of a third person in the killing. case of a newborn being to the probe, said that they the coal blocks allocation scam. The agency, in a statement, said the company,” the ED alleged. wrongly declared dead by a will proceed further with the A provisional order for attach- proceeds of the crime generated in An attachment order under the Girl commits suicide, family city-based hospital only after investigation only after they ment of the land in Narsinghpur this case were from illegal mining, PMLA is aimed at depriving the ac- it receives a reply from the receive a report in the matter district of the central Indian state has and new share capital creation which cused from taking benefits of their says pet rat’s death triggered it Delhi Medical Council on from the DMC. been issued by the agency under the was “layered through various bank alleged ill-gotten wealth, the agency Bhopal, Jan. 6 (PTI): A 12-year-old girl has whether there was medical The DMC had sent the Prevention of Money Laundering accounts and finally integrated in said, adding such an order can be ap- allegedly committed suicide after being depressed negligence in the matter, a notices on December 20 Act (PMLA). the form of purchase of immovable pealed by the affected party before the over the death of her pet white rat, police said. police official said. and sought a response from The land belongs to Ms BLA In- properties” like the 348.34 acre land Adjudicating Authority of the Act in “Divyanshi Rathore (12) committed suicide by The Delhi Medical them within 15 days. The dustries Private Limited, it said. in Madhya Pradesh, has now been 180 days time. hanging herself yesterday at her Surbhi Vihar Council (DMC) has received case pertains to a baby boy house and her family has told police that she was replies from the nine doc- being wrongly declared dead depressed due to the death of her pet white rat tors and two nurses of Max after his birth on November earlier yesterday,” Ayodhya Nagar police station Hospital, Shalimar Bagh 30 by the upscale private US-India business body against H1-B visa policy change in-charge Baljeet Singh said today. He said the girl who were issued notices last hospital. His twin, a girl, was New Delhi, Jan. 6 harm American business, ing new regulations that “Buy American, Hire Amer- got the rat as a pet last week and it died yesterday month for alleged medical still-born. The infant boy (IANS): Amid reports of our economy, and the would prevent H-1B visa ican” initiative promised morning. Singh said that the Class VII student was negligence in connection died a week later at a nurs- the US administration’s country,” the spokesper- extensions. The measure during the 2016 campaign. under distress earlier as well when her pet dog died with the case. ing home in Pitampura. The plans to introduce strict- son said. “Further, it is potentially could stop The act, under its cur- a couple of months ago. The girl had offered flowers A senior DMC official case sparked a public outcry. er norms for issuance of inconsistent with the goals hundreds of thousands of rent form, allows the ad- at the spot in the garden where the carcass of the said that they have received Their family has been H1-B visas, which are of a more merit-based im- foreign workers from keep- ministration to extend the rat was buried, he said. “After burying the rat and the replies and these will be protesting in front of the largely availed by Indian migration system.” ing their H-1B visas while H-1B visas for thousands offering floral tributes, she went into her room and put up before its executive hospital after an appellate IT firms, the US-India Last month, US-based their green card applica- of immigrants, predomi- locked herself there. When the girl did not respond committee. The committee authority stayed the order Business Council (USIBC) news agency McClatchey’s tions are pending. nantly Indian immigrants, to her mother’s call and the door of the room was will form an expert panel of the Delhi government has voiced its opposition DC Bureau reported that According to the report, beyond the allowed two broke open with the help of neighbours, Divyanshi comprising paediatricians cancelling the licence of the to the move. the Department of Home- the proposal is part of US three-year terms if a green was found hanging using a dupatta (scarf),” Singh and gynaecologists that will facility. “This policy would land Security is consider- President Donald Trump’s card is pending. said. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, January 7, 2018 WORLD 9 All options on the table to deal ‘Iran unrest doesn’t threaten international peace, security’ United Nations, Jan. 6 dialogue, a dialogue based “The consequences with Pakistan — White House (IANS): The unrest in Iran on full respect for the funda- and fallout might be very Washington, Jan. 6 (PTI): The of Pakistan and put pressure on the its commitment to civilisation, order, stan our seriousness about the issue does not constitute a threat mental rights and freedoms heavy.” US is keeping “all options” on the country through multilateral institu- and to peace”. of dealing with safe havens,” the to international peace and of the Iranian people, he He called for “realistic table to deal with Pakistan if it does tions like the International Mon- Trump’s new policy, the official official said. security, said Francois De- added. and robust dialogue” with not take decisive action against the etary Fund and the United Nations, said, is driven by the his desire to Meanwhile, Defence Secretary lattre, the French ambassa- The French envoy Iran concerning Tehran’s Taliban and the Haqqani network Pentagon generals have indicated have a successful strategy in Af- Jim Mattis said the US would restore dor to the United Nations, stressed the need to uphold ballistic missile activities. and dismantle their safe havens, the unilateral actions. ghanistan. the suspended security assistance to on Friday. an international agreement He also asked countries White House warned today. However, the official refrained “We firmly believes that for the Pakistan if it takes action against “However worrying the on Iran’s nuclear program. to engage in frank and open The warning came after the US from divulging any of the options future of the region, Pakistan needs terrorist groups. events of the last few days “We must commit fully discussions with Iran “so suspended about USD 2 billion in that the administration is consider- to crack down on these terrorist ele- “We would restore the aid if in Iran may be, they do not to upholding the nuclear that with Tehran we can ad- security aid to Pakistan for failing to ing against Pakistan. ments. we see decisive movements against constitute, per se, a threat agreement with Iran ... and dress the concerns pertain- clamp down on terror groups. “I’m not able to comment on Unless they take a compre- the terrorists, who are as much of to international peace and to promoting its implemen- ing to Iran’s influence over The freezing of all security specific steps at this time. hensive approach to the terrorism a threat against Pakistan as they are security. We must react ap- tation.” the Middle East and its role assistance to Pakistan comes after But nobody should doubt our problem it is going to threaten US against us,” Mattis told reporters. propriately to what is going The July 2015 agree- in regional crises.” President Donald Trump in a New resolve in trying to address these interests and everybody’s interests The US is still working with on,” Xinhua quoted Delat- ment between Iran and six Despite sometimes deep Year’s Day tweet accused the coun- threats. We’re looking at all options. including Pakistan s,” the official Pakistan, he said, but refrained from tre as saying. world powers -- Britain, divisions, dialogue with try of giving nothing to the US but We hope that we can cooperate with said. going into details. “In other words, we China, France, Germany, Iran is essential, said De- “lies and deceit” and providing Pakistan. But we do have options He said the announcement of “The specific individual things must ensure that we remain Russia and the US -- is one lattre. “safe haven” to terrorists in return that we’re considering,” the official the suspension of the security as- we’re doing are best handled in pri- watchful and we give proper of the cornerstones of sta- Swedish deputy per- for USD 33 billion aid over the last said. sistance to Pakistan clearly reflected vate, to ensure that we can be most vigilance to what is happen- bility of the region of the manent representative to 15 years. The US wants action against the the US’ frustration over Pakistan’s productive. ing ... we must be aware of Middle East as a whole, the United Nations, Iri- “The US does have a range of existing safe havens of the Taliban failure to crack down on all terrorists And that’s what we’re working any attempts to exploit the he said. na Schoulgin Nyoni, also tools that we’re looking at beyond and the Haqqani network and de- who find shelter on its territory. now,” he said. crisis for personal ends.” To lose this hard-won stressed the importance of just the security assistance issue molish its ability to carry out strikes “There has been ample time Mattis had travelled to Pakistan “Change in Iran will ground would be a ma- retaining the Iran nuclear to deal with Pakistan and to try to across the border in Afghanistan, the for Pakistan to show it is taking our last month for talks with the top not come from without, it jor setback not just for deal and of engaging in convince it to crack down on the Official said and expressed hope that request seriously. Unfortunately, we Pakistani leadership. will come from the Iranian the region, but also for dialogue with Iran. Taliban and Haqqani network,” a Pakistan would take actions that the have not seen the kind of meaning- “There’s a campaign plan now people themselves.” the entire international The unrest in Iran must senior Trump administration official US was seeking. ful action that we were seeking,” the that starts regionally. It’s up to the Iranians community, and for the be separated from the nucle- told reporters. “....that will allow the relation- White House official rued. So we started thinking about and to the Iranians alone to non-proliferation regime, ar deal, she told the Security “Certainly no one should doubt ship to return to a more positive Responding to a question, the India and Pakistan and Afghanistan. pursue the path of peaceful he said. Council. the US resolve to address this threat trajectory,” the official said. official said US has “a number of We reinforced some of our forc- and all options I would say will be on In August, while unveiling his tools in its toolkit” and can “take es there, because we found some the table,” said the official on condi- new South Asia strategy, Trump unilateral” steps. forces didn’t have the American tion of anonymity. had accused Pakistan of giving “safe But at this time, the US prefers to advisers they needed, and the ones Malaysia approves new While some policy makers have haven to agents of chaos, violence, cooperate with Pakistan and is hope- with advisers seemed to always win. been asking the White House to and terror,” and said the time had ful about it, the official said. The ones without them did not fare revoke the non-NATO ally status come “for Pakistan to demonstrate “And we want to indicate Paki- so well,” he said. search for missing airliner Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 6 day official search on Janu- 25,000 square kilometers (PTI/AP): The Malaysian ary 17 last year without pointed out by the expert government has approved solving the mystery. group near the Australian Macron suggests no EU membership; 3DNLVWDQÀJKWVDQWLWHUURU a new attempt to find the The Australian Trans- waters,” he said. wreckage of Malaysia Air- port Safety Bureau’s final However, he said, “I war on own resources— lines Flight 370 in the In- report on the search con- don’t want to give too much Erdogan says Turkey sick of waiting dian Ocean, the transport ceded that authorities were hope ... Paris, Jan. 6 (IANS): press conference with Macron were overshad- minister said today. no closer to knowing the to the (next of kin).” He French President Em- visiting Turkish Presi- owed by difference over )RUHLJQPLQLVWU\ A US-based company reasons for the plane’s dis- said his government was manuel Macron said dent Recep Tayyip Er- Turkey’s actions follow- Islamabad, Jan. 6 (IANS): The clearly in due course of time. early this week dispatched appearance, or its exact committed to continue with on Friday that political dogan, referring to Tur- ing a failed coup in July Pakistani Foreign Ministry said It, however, needs to be the search vessel Seabed location. the search. developments in Turkey key’s accession process. 2016. here on Friday that the country appreciated that Pakistan has Constructor to look for de- “The basis of the of- He did not offer other were blocking the coun- Erdogan, for his Fethullah Gulen, a fights the war against terrorism fought the war against terrorism bris in the southern Indian fer from Ocean Infinity is details. try’s EU accession bid, part, said his country US-based preacher, is on its own resources. largely from its own resources Ocean, three and half years based on ‘no cure, no fee,’” Ocean Infinity said in suggesting a “partner- was sick of waiting to accused by Ankara of Washington announced on which has cost over $120 billion after the Boeing 777 dis- Malaysian Transport Min- this week’s statement that ship” instead of a full join the European Un- orchestrating the coup Thursday that it is suspending in 15 years. It added that Paki- appeared on a flight from ister Liow Tiong Lai said the vessel, which left the membership. ion after half a century. attempt. At least 250 the transfer of military equip- stan is “determined to continue Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Saturday. It means that pay- South African port of Dur- “For relations with “Turkey has been people were killed and ment and security-related funds to do all it takes to secure the with 227 passengers and ment will be made only ban on Tuesday, was tak- the European Union, it waiting in the EU an- over 2,000 people were to Pakistan, Xinhua cited the lives of our citizens and broader 12 crew. if the company finds the ing advantage of favorable is clear that recent de- techamber for 54 years. injured in the coup at- State Department spokesperson stability in the region.” The governments of wreckage. weather to move toward velopments and choices When it comes to say- tempt. Heather Nauert as saying. US Ambassador to the Unit- Malaysia, China and Aus- “That means they are “the vicinity of the possible allow no progress in the ing why, the EU is not The Turkish gov- Pakistan is engaged with the ed Nations Nikki Haley said tralia called off the 1,046- willing to search the area of search zone.” process,” Xinhua cited really capable of giving ernment declared a US Administration on the is- on Tuesday that Washington France 24 TV channel reasons,” Erdogan was state of emergency and sue of security cooperation and would withhold $255 million which quoted Macron quoted as saying. launched a massive await further details, the ministry in assistance to Pakistan from China bans steel NEWS IN BRIEF as saying. Although Turkey is crackdown on Gulen’s was quoted as saying. the Foreign Military Financing 11 Saudi princes detained for “I’d be lying if I hoping to warm frosty supporters in the after- Impacts of the US decision fund, which is used to provide exports, limits oil said we could open new relations with Europe, math of the coup at- on pursuit of common objectives military equipment and training palace protest: Report chapters,” he said at a Erdogan’s talks with tempt. is also likely to emerge more to a friendly country. supply to N.Korea Riyadh, Jan. 6 (IANS): The Saudi police have arrested 11 princes for protesting at the ruling palace in Riyadh Beijing, Jan. 6 (IANS): and defying orders to leave, a state-linked Saudi news China on Saturday imple- website reported on Saturday. The princes protested over Clashes in Cairo Trump seeks $33bn to secure US-Mexico border mented a ban on exports the decision of the Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Washington, Jan. 6 of steel and other metals to Al Saud to stop the government from paying the power (IANS): President Don- North Korea and placed lim- and water bills of princes and their demands to get after detainee dies ald Trump’s administration its on the supply of crude oil compensation for the execution of a prince last year who has asked Congress for $33 and petroleum products to was convicted in a murder case, Sabq local online news billion to secure the US- the country in line with UN reported, quoting unnamed officials. They were placed at police station Mexico border of which Security Council resolutions. in Al-Ha’ir prison in preparation for their trial. Sabq $18 billion will be spent on In a statement on Friday, quoted the officials as saying that “the directives were Cairo, Jan. 6 (PTI/AFP): near the police station, the border wall, the media the Ministry of Commerce Clashes erupted between clear and confirmed that everyone was equal before the leading the fire brigade to reported. announced a complete ban Egyptian protesters and law, and those who did not implement the regulations intervene. According to a Cus- on the sale of iron, steel policemen today outside and instructions will be held accountable”. Calm returned to Mo- toms and Border Protection and other metals, industrial a Cairo police station over qattam later in the morn- (CBP) document that was machinery and transport 2 planes collide on the ground at the death of a young man ing after Cairo’s security sent to lawmakers on Friday vehicles to North Korea, in custody, security sourc- Toronto’s airport chief pledged a probe night, the remaining $15 reports Efe news. es said. into the detainee’s death, billion would cover technol- It also said that crude Toronto, Jan. 6 (PTI/AP): Passengers were forced The protesters torched promising not to obscure ogy, personnel and readi- oil exports to the country to evacuate via emergency slides in the frigid cold 10 cars including three any police involvement. ness, reports CNN. should not exceed four after two planes collided on the ground at Toronto’s police vehicles, they said. The prosecutor exam- Titled “Critical CBP million barrels or 525,000 Pearson International Airport. No injuries have been Nine people were ined the body and ordered Requirements to Improve tonnes during any given reported. WestJet said Friday night an inbound from injured and 40 people an autopsy. Border Security”, the docu- totals desired per year. Members of Congress, 12-month period, while the Cancun, Mexico with 168 passengers and a crew of arrested in the overnight Egypt has tried and ment says the agency has The fiscal year 2018 re- including Senate Republi- sale of refined petroleum six was stationary and waiting to go to a gate when clashes in Cairo’s Mo- sentenced several police- identified what a 2,026-mile quest would have 60 miles can Whip and Texan John products would be stopped it was struck by a Sunwing aircraft moving back qattam district which men for violent deaths in border wall system would of primary wall and 14 Cornyn, have called on the after reaching the imposed from a gate. Spokeswoman Lauren Stewart said the saw some protesters detention in recent years. entail -- about 864 miles of miles of secondary wall to administration to present limit of 500,000 barrels for WestJet passengers were evacuated from the aircraft via throw petrol bombs as Rights groups have new wall and about 1,163 the tune of $1.6 billion. a coherent border strategy 2018. China also banned emergency slides and all were safely in the terminal and police responded with repeatedly denounced al- miles of replacement or Congress is yet to agree as opposed to individual imports of some products clearing customs shortly after the collision. Sunwing said tear gas and birdshot, leged torture and deaths in secondary wall. to appropriate any of the yearly requests for border from North Korea, includ- there were no crew or passengers aboard its aircraft. It they said. detention. It said the $18 billion administration’s requested funds. ing cereal, soy, and other was being towed by the airline’s ground handling service The security sources Egypt’s interior min- investment will cover 722 funds for a border wall, An administration of- agricultural products, some provider at the time of the incident. said a young man nick- istry has said it does not miles of border wall -- about reports CNN. ficial told CNN that the minerals, wood and electri- named Afroto, who was condone torture but said 316 new miles of primary The fiscal year 2017 budget estimate “only cov- cal equipment. China remains on alert as arrested on Friday for al- there have been “individu- structure and about 407 omnibus budget package ers one aspect -- the bor- These measures were an- snowstorms kill 13 leged drug trafficking, died al” cases of abuses. miles of replacement and passed by Congress last der security needs -- of nounced by China in order after a violent brawl with Beijing, Jan. 6 (IANS): China has maintained its blue Police abuses fuelled a secondary wall. year required a compre- the President’s previously to implement Resolution other detainees. alert for intense snowfall in the central parts of the 2011 uprising that toppled The administration does hensive plan from CBP on stated immigration policy 2397 of the Security Coun- But protesters accused country, which has so far killed 13 people, the National veteran dictator Hosni not envision the investment securing the border, which priorities and was delivered cil, adopted in December the police of being respon- Meteorological Centre said on Saturday. The NMC Mubarak and ushered in happening all at once, laying was due in August but had to the Hill to meet a specific in response to the latest bal- sible for his death. They issued a blue snowstorm alert, the least severe of its years of political instabil- out the investment costs over not been delivered before request from negotiating listic missile testd by the Kim set fire to tyres and cars ity. four-tiered alert system after red, orange and yellow, 10 years, breaking down the Thursday. team members. Jong-un regime. for both Saturday and Sunday. The agency said it expected blizzards to dump 4 to 8 centimetres of snow in parts of Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, Anhui and Hubei provinces and some areas could be hit with more than 90% Rohingya refugees in Hamas, Islamic Jihad call on PLO 10 centimetres, Xinhua news agency reported. The NMC warned residents of the affected areas to stay indoors to withdraw Israel recognition and asked authorities to take precautionary measures Bangladesh undernourished — UN Gaza, Jan. 6 (IANS): Islamic Hamas against Israel in the Palestinian ter- for roads, highways and electric and telecommunication Dhaka, Jan. 6 Haq announced on The e-programmes than 700,000 refugees. movement and Islamic Jihad in Gaza ritories. systems. The first snow of 2018 affected large parts (IANS): A new UN Friday. contrast with WFP’s More than 650,000 on Friday called on the Palestine He said the Intifada broke out of northwestern, central and eastern China since study has revealed that As a result, he food distribution pro- Rohingyas have fled Liberation Organization (PLO) to in response to US President Donald Wednesday, killing at least 13 people and damaging over 90 per cent of said, the WFP will gram for new arrivals Myanmar for Bang- withdraw its recognition of Israel. Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusa- houses, agriculture and power facilities, according to the recent Rohingya scale up its e-voucher which include rice, ladesh since August Hazem Qassem, a Hamas lem as the capital of Israel. local authorities. refugee arrivals in programmes in 2018 vegetable oil and len- 25, 2017, when rebel spokesmen in Gaza, said that the Habib told demonstrators in 160 kg drugs seized in China- Bangladesh are un- to reach new arrivals tils. It’s an emergency Rohingya militia PLO “should immediately withdraw southern Gaza that the Palestinian der-nourished despite in Cox’s Bazar district, ration designed to launched deadly at- its recognition of the Israeli entity”, Authority “must have severe security Myanmar joint operation receiving emergency reports Xinhua news provide basic calories, tacks against security reports Xinhua. coordination with the Zionist entity Beijing, Jan. 6 (IANS): The police from China and food assistance. agency. but lacking in dietary forces in Myanmar’s He also called on the Palestinian and the PLO has to withdraw its Myanmar have jointly solved several drug cases, nabbing The World Food Some 90,000 diversity, the spokes- Rakhine state. National Authority to stop security recognition of this entity.” three suspects with 160 kg of drugs, officials said. The Programme (WFP) people are enrolled man said. The action alleged- coordination with Israel. Earlier, the two groups said they three suspects included two from China and one from Rohingya Emergency in WFP’s e-voucher The study also rec- ly triggered retaliation The PLO recognised Israel and received invitations to attend the Myanmar, said the drug control bureau, the public Vulnerability Assess- programmes where ommends the scaling attacks by Myanmar signed Oslo peace agreements in meeting of the Palestinian Central security department of Yunnan Province, on Friday. ment and food secu- they receive a monthly up of a livelihood sup- vigilantes and govern- 1993 throughout an exchange of let- Council (PCC), or the PLO parlia- On December 19, the Yunnan police received tip-offs rity sector partners amount on a pre-paid port programme with- ment troops, forcing ters between Palestinian and Israeli ment, which is scheduled in the West that a batch of drugs would be transferred from Kokang study in November debit card which can in host communities Rohingyas to flee into leaders, where Israel recognised the Bank on January 14. in Myanmar into China. The local police immediately and December 2017 be used in allocated prioritising especially Bangladesh. There PLO as the representative of the The PLO Central Council is hold- contacted their Myanmar counterparts, Xinhua news raised concerns over shops to buy 19 differ- women who have no already were about Palestinians. ing an emergency meeting to discuss agency reported. The same day, the Kokang police found limited access to a well ent foods, including income, he said, add- 300,000 Rohingyas Meanwhile, Khader Habib, the the consequences of Trump’s Jeru- six bags of methamphetamine weighing 160 kg in a diversified and bal- rice, lentils, fresh veg- ing that the WFP is who had fled earlier senior Islamic Jihad leader in Gaza, salem declaration, his intentions to sugarcane field. One Myanmar suspect was caught. The anced diet, deputy UN etables, eggs and dry providing food and into the neighbouring said it is important to carry on with move US embassy to the city and the drugs were handed over to the Chinese police. spokesman Farhan fish, Haq said. food vouchers to more country. the Palestinian Intifada, or uprising current Israeli government’s policy. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, January 7, 2018 Paris Hilton hires security for $2mn engagement ring Socialite Paris Hilton, who got engaged to Chris Zylka earlier this week, has hired security to look after her $2 million engagement ring. Hilton has hired 24/7 security to shadow her and keep an eye on her expensive ring, reports tmz.com. MIRROR “They’ve had 24/7 security shadowing them. And specifi- cally the ring ever since they got engaged last weekend,” a 10 source said. Hilton’s latest move comes in the wake of the burglaries that targeted Nicki Minaj and Kim Kardashian’s homes here. “She feels it’s best to have someone on guard ENTERTAINMENT at all times because of the rash of celeb burglaries this past year,” the source said and added that Hilton al- ready has “around the clock security at home”. (IANS) Imsu Manen releases debut music video Book on 50 years of Beatles’ ’m Not Turn- ing Back, a debut music video of Imsu Manen was on YouTube. India visit to hit stores in Feb. IA press release men- tions that Imsu Manen book featuring was allowed to photograph rare photographs is one of the promising the group which had John talents from Nagaland of The Beatles Lennon, Paul McCartney, clicked by who is said to be presently Ringo Starr and George pursuing his formal music Emmy award- Harrison. Awinning producer-director education from Nagaland The book, published by Conservatory of Music. Paul Saltzman during the Simon & Schuster India, The video portraits the Alobo Naga who is said to in the music industry. iconic group’s India visit 50 also contains a detailed old High School drama be one of Northeast India’s Audio and Video years ago will hit stores next narrative by Saltzman directed by Sunep Lemtur most refined and respected recorded at Media 24 month. about the story of how and the song written and artiste. Studio in collaboration Titled “The Beatles in “Dear Prudence” came to composed by Imsu Manen, Alobo Naga with many with Visual Notes Enter- India”, the book celebrates be and Harrison’s descrip- stated the release. great achievements and tainment. Music lovers can 50 years of the band’s famous tion of the first time he The video is said experiences encouraged the download the video from trip to Maharishi Mahesh picked up a sitar. to have been officially upcoming artiste to work Youtube. Yogi’s Ashram in Rishikesh. Harrison’s former wife launched in the presence of hard and to stay consistent During their visit, The Pattie Boyd has written EMN Beatles studied transcendental the foreword for the book. meditation, and wrote some After parting ways with the of their most memorable legendary guitarist, Boyd music. married musician Eric No other person, Clapton. except Saltzman, ǁĂůůƉĂŝŶƟŶŐŽĨƚŚĞĞĂƚůĞƐ͛ďĂŶĚĂƚDĂŚĞƐŚzŽŐŝ͛ƐĂƐŚƌĂŵ͘ PTI

Axl Rose is still not a fan of the Trump administration

xl Rose doesn’t post the death of arranger, conductor claim that Trump is unqualified U.S. gold standard of what can be on Twitter much, but and composer Paul Buckmaster, to hold the highest office in the considered disgraceful.” when he does take who worked on GNR’s Chinese land. “If he was unfit, he probably Rose’s disdain for this admin- to the social media Democracy LP. He broke his hiatus wouldn’t be sitting there, wouldn’t istration is well known and has service, it’s often to to weigh in on the latest kerfuffle have defeated the most qualified been publicly vented on a number Aweigh in on current events — and surrounding Trump’s tenure in the group of candidates the Republican of occasions, with particular ire his most recent tweets continue White House — specifically, press Party has ever seen.” reserved for attorney general Jeff that trend, with the Guns N’ Roses secretary Sarah Huckabee Sand- That provoked a response from Sessions and Vice President Mike frontman offering the latest in a se- ers’ comments regarding Fire and Rose, who was inspired to share Pence. Several months ago, Rose ries of criticisms against the Trump Fury, the new book from columnist a pair of tweets with followers. criticized Pence for leaving an NFL administration. Michael Wolff offering a behind- “Along with several other conde- game after some players elected not Before posting his latest the-scenes chronicle of Trump’s scending adjectives, the current to stand for the national anthem thoughts, Rose hadn’t added any- first year in office. WH has no room to call virtually — an exit Rose deemed an empty thing to his Twitter feed since Nov. “It’s disgraceful and laughable,” anyone disgraceful,” he wrote, “publicity stunt.” 9, when he shared his sadness over Sanders retorted against the book’s adding, “The WH is the current Ultimateclassicrock Pink uninvited to school reunion he ‘What About cause I was a gymnast for Author-actress Tessa Dahl arrested TICKET RATES Silver Rs. 80, Gold Rs. 150 Us’ singer - who eight years and I wanted to Movie Schedule WůĂƟŶƵŵZƐ͘ϯϮϬ has children compete in the Olympics uthor-actress Tessa Dahl, pounds, which she left without paying, HILL STAR Willow, six, and but I got kicked out so this mother of model Sophie prompting the hotel’s management to call nine-month- is sort of a ‘F**k you’ to Dahl, has been arrested and the state police. Told son Jameson with my gymnastics coach.” will appear in a US court- Later on November 3, the hotel staff her husband Carey Hart Pink was told to either room next week on a charge called the police again, to alert them that - “dropped out” of high Aof larceny. Tessa had contacted them from a nearby quit Choice to go solo or school so was uninvited forget about a pop career If convicted, Tessa could face from hotel and said that she would not be pay- from a 10-year celebration, by the boss of her record one to five years in prison, reports daily- ing her bill and that “they would never and was even turned away label, LaFace, and though mail.co.uk. see her again”. when she tried to pay a she admitted it was an “un- Tessa checked into a Connecti- The police later landed up at the other visit after signing her first comfortable” situation she cut hotel, where rooms start at 140 hotel and arrested Tessa, whose life has record deal, as a member is glad she didn’t give up. pounds a night, on October 27 last been scarred by tragedy, alcoholism and of Choice alongside Chris- She recalled: “I was year, signing in as “Chantal Dahl” -- drug addiction. sy Conway and Stephanie put in a very uncomfort- the Christian name which appears on During that time, she gave a home ad- Gilligan. able position and I spent her birth certificate. dress in Massachusetts and was released By the time she departed on No- on payment of a 3,970 pounds bond. She said: “I dropped a week crying about it on 6 pm: Insidious (Eng) 2D out so I was uninvited to the phone with my dad. vember 3, she had run up a bill of 3,970 IANS 12.30 pm 8 pm: Tiger Horror 4 pm: Jumanji (Eng) 2D my 10-year reunion. He said, ‘Honey, when Zinda Hai (Hindi) “They contacted me you were a little girl and to let me know I wasn’t you imagined yourself up invited! They hated me. on the stage was it you or “When we signed our a group and are you pre- record deal in Choice, the pared to give it ll up?’ I was girls went back to their like,’ It was me and no I’m school in New Jersey and I not prepared to give it all went back to my school in up so I’m going to have to Pennsylvania. They were do something that’s really given cupcakes and I was f***ing hard.’ escorted off the premises. “So I went solo, but What did I do at school? I they were wonderful girls. was just very anti-author- “We had a record deal ity.” for two years and recorded The 38-year-old singer’s 30 songs that never came concerts are famous for out. But I just spent every her acrobatic performances day at the record company and she admitted observing and ask- she puts a lot ing questions. into her physi- I learned so cal exertions much.” on stage as a” Femalefirst. f**k you” to co.uk her gymnastics coach, because her Olympic ambitions were quashed when she was kicked out of the sporting squad. She said: “I do the acro- batic stuff be- EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Sunday, January 7, 2018 SPORTS 11 Australia in driver’s seat in final Ashes Test Coutinho set to join Barcelona – Report Barcelona, Jan. 6 (AFP): Sydney, Jan. 6 (IANS): Khawaja didn’t offer a Barcelona and Liverpool Australia tightened their shot and padded away the have agreed a deal in princi- grip over England in the delivery, and the appeal ple to allow Philippe Coutin- fifth and final Ashes Test was turned down by the ho to move to the Spanish by finishing the third day umpire. England decided giants for 120 million euros at 479/4, a lead of 133 over to review, only to realise it ($144 million), a report said Englands 346 at the Sydney would have been out had Saturday. Cricket Ground here on Crane not overstepped. Barcelona-based Sport Saturday. Crane finally had his newspaper said Coutinho At stumps, the Marsh man early in the final ses- would join Barca this month brothers, Shaun (98) and sion, when Jonny Bairstow on a deal for five seasons, Mitchell (63), accompanied had Khawaja stumped after although it said the details each other, with Shaun just he was deceived by sharp of the deal were still to be two runs away from his sec- turn. finalised. ond century of the series. That remained the Coutinho’s departure The day, however be- only positive for England would be a blow to Liver- ĂƌĐĞůŽŶĂ ŵĂĚĞ ƌĞƉĞĂƚĞĚ ĞīŽƌƚƐ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƐƵŵŵĞƌ ƚƌĂŶƐĨĞƌ longed to Usman Khawaja, though as the Marsh broth- pool, but it would allow Bar- ǁŝŶĚŽǁƚŽůĂŶĚWŚŝůŝƉƉĞŽƵƟŶŚŽďƵƚǁĞƌĞƌĞďƵīĞĚĞĂĐŚƟŵĞďLJ who registered his maiden ers batted aggressively to celona to move on from the >ŝǀĞƌƉŽŽů͘ Ashes century. Khawaja help take England’s lead bitter experience of losing brought up his hundred off past the 100-mark. his Brazil teammate Neymar whose three main stars, Lio- lining up Leicester’s Riyad the 233rd ball he faced as There was still some last summer to Qatar-backed nel Messi, Luis Suarez and Mahrez to replace Coutin- Australia went in to lunch drama though as Mitchell Paris Saint-Germain for a Andres Iniesta are all in their ho, although other reports at 277/3, with Khawaja was rapped on the pads by world record 222 million thirties. have indicated that the Mer- on 132. Tom Curran and was given euros. French sport daily seyside club would prefer Skipper Steve Smith out by Joel Wilson, the Coutinho’s age -- he is 25 L’Equipe reported on Sat- to acquire Thomas Lemar (83) was dismissed at the AP/PTI umpire. England’s joy was -- is also attractive to Barca, urday that Liverpool were from Monaco. stroke of lunch, when he ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂ͛ƐhƐŵĂŶ<ŚĂǁĂũĂĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞƐŵĂŬŝŶŐϭϬϬƌƵŶƐĂŐĂŝŶƐƚŶŐůĂŶĚĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞƚŚŝƌĚĚĂLJŽĨƚŚĞŝƌ short-lived though as the pushed a Moeen Ali de- ƐŚĞƐĐƌŝĐŬĞƚƚĞƐƚŵĂƚĐŚŝŶ^LJĚŶĞLJŽŶ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ͘ third umpire, on an Austra- livery back to the bowler, lia’s review, adjudged that thereby giving the English- third wicket. had their share of luck in was overturned. there was an inside-edge. Hussey returns to CSK as batting coach man his fourth wicket of England went wicket- the second session, when Then, in the final over Brief Scores: England the series. less in the second session as Shaun was even given of the session, Mason first innings: 346 vs Austra- New Delhi, Jan. 6 Smith and Khawaja Khawaja and Shaun Marsh out caught behind off Joe Crane, the debutant leg- lia first innings: 479/4 (Us- (IANS): Australian bat- had, by that point, added added 88 runs, a stand that Root, but it was found on spinner, thought he had man Khawaja 171, Steve ting great Michael Hussey 81 runs to Australia’s over- saw Australia claim the review that there was a his maiden international Smith 83, Shaun Marsh 98 was on Saturday roped in night total of 193/2 and lead by the time tea arrived. significant gap between bat wicket when he trapped batting, Mitchell Marsh 63 as Chennai Super Kings 188 runs in total for the The home side also and ball and the decision Khawaja in front. batting). (CSK) batting coach after having turned out as a player in seven out of eight seasons in the opening de- :R]QLDFNLDQG*RHUJHVGRXEOHXSWRVHWXS$XFNODQGÀQDO cade of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hussey, Wellington, Jan. 6 (Re- Agnieskza Radwanksa, in She beat Polona Hercog 42, enjoyed a successful uters): Top seed Caroline the 6-4 6-4 win. 6-4 6-4 in the quarter-finals association as a player Wozniacki battled through “I‘m exhausted, if I‘m before moving into the final with the CSK across two two matches within the being honest,” Wozniacki with a 6-1 6-4 win over Tai- stints. He was first part of space of just over four hours told the WTA website after wan’s Hsieh Su-wei. the franchise from 2008 to to set up a final against her semi-final. Wozniacki, who lost 2013 before returning in second seed Julia Goerges ”It’s a tough start to the the Auckland final to Venus 2015 following a season Michael Hussey at the Auckland Classic on season - you kind of feel it Williams in 2015 and has with the Mumbai Indians. have made many wonder- “It’s really nice to have Saturday. after the first match... in the been a tournament regular “I am really excited Heavy rain throughout back, and the legs, and then in recent years, can move up ful friends in Chennai and Hussey back with us in a about returning to the now I am excited about coaching capacity since the week in New Zealand’s we didn’t play for a couple to number two in the world Chennai Super Kings in largest city had caused of days, and I said, ‘Oh, rankings if she wins the title giving back to the fran- he has played for us and a coaching capacity and chise in trying to help the possesses a keen cricket- havoc with the schedule, it’s nice.’ on Sunday. working with the players forcing organisers to play “Then coming out here “I definitely need a good next generation of CSK ing brain,” said K. George to help them get the best players,” said Hussey, who John, Director, Chennai the quarter-finals and both and playing three sets this massage tonight and some out of themselves and also semi-finals on Saturday and morning, and then two sets great food to just try and won the Orange Cap for Super Kings Cricket Lim- help to bring success to most runs in the 2013 sea- ited. move the final to Sunday. when we ran a lot -- I‘m not be as fresh as possible for this great franchise,” the The Dane struggled 17 anymore, I can feel it for tomorrow,” she said. son. “I’m sure he’ll contin- ĂƌŽůŝŶĞtŽnjŶŝĂĐŬŝƐĞƚƵƉĂĮŶĂůĂŐĂŝŶƐƚƐĞĐŽŶĚƐĞĞĚ'ŽĞƌŐĞƐĂƚƚŚĞ Australian was quoted as “It is exciting to have ue to be a huge asset to the in her earlier quarter-final ƵĐŬůĂŶĚůĂƐƐŝĐŽŶ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ͘ sure!” “It would be amazing saying by CSK’s website. against the 19-year-old Goerges, who lost to ...obviously, being here in CSK back in the competi- franchise,” John added. Fondly referred to as tion and I am sure the fans Meanwhile, the CSK American wildcard Sofia GMT). and then comfortably ac- American Sloane Stephens another final means a lot Mr. Cricket, Hussey is the Kenin before winning the She returned to centre counted for American qual- in the 2016 Auckland final, to me, and I would love to are very happy to have have retained Dhoni, third highest run-getter for their team back on the Raina and all-rounder rain-affected match 4-6 6-2 court at the Auckland Ten- ifier Sachia Vickery, who was far more comfortable in make it a step further and CSK in the IPL with 1,768 6-4 just before 4pm (0300 nis Centre at about 5.50pm had earlier upset third seed both of her matches. win this tournament.” field,” he added. Ravindra Jadeja for the runs, only behind topper CSK won the IPL upcoming edition of the Suresh Raina (3,699) and twice, finished runners- cash-rich tournament. Mahendra Singh Dhoni up on four occasions and The CSK are back into (2,987). qualified to the Playoffs in the IPL fold after serving India’s Fed Cup Discovery’s Dsport gets Poker “I have so many great all eight seasons between a two-year ban along with squad announced league’s broadcast rights memories as a player and 2008 and 2015. the Rajasthan Royals. New Delhi, Jan. 6 (IANS): India’s women’s tennis New Delhi, Jan. 6 (IANS): After signing While the first season saw 140 players Nagaland to participate in NE Taekwondo C’ship squad for the Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group 1 chess master Viswanathan Anand as its brand getting drafted, this year the drafts will have event was announced on Saturday. ambas- close to Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): A strong 45 The NTA informed that Pele Khezhie, Ankita Raina, Karman Kaun Thandi, Pranjala sador, 1 7 0 members from Nagaland Taekwondo As- President NTA and Lhouliebeio Khezhie, Yadlapalli and Prarthana Thombare are part of the P o k e r players, sociation (NTA) on Saturday left the state General Secretary, NTA along with seven squad that will compete in the event, to be held be- Sports who to participate in the North East Taekwondo officials, five referees and 30 players in the tween February 7 to 10 at the RK Khanna Tennis League can be Championship which is scheduled from cadet, junior and senior boys and girls are Stadium. has giv- eligible Jan. 8 till the 10th at Karimganj, Assam. part of Nagaland team. Rutuja Bhosle and Zeel Desai have been kept as en ex- for par- reserves. clusive ticipa- Ace doubles specialist Sania Mirza is not part of broad- tion, the group as she is bogged down by a right knee injury, casting rights for its second season to DSport, according to a PSL statement. North Korea official says likely to due to which she will also miss the Australia Open. the sports channel of Discovery Communica- “PSL’s biggest challenge has been to Ankita Bhambri will play the role of captain and tions. overcome preconceived notions and change coach. The first broadcast of Poker in India will people’s perception with regards to Poker. participate in Winter Olympics – Kyodo A total of eight teams will compete in the event. be covered in English, to begin with, accord- Hence, our positioning has been clear from Tokyo, Jan. 6 (Reuters): North Korea’s Chang arrived in Beijing from Pyong- The teams will be divided in two pools. The two pool ing to a PSL statement. the very start and this will further get estab- representative at the International Olympic yang and is believed to be headed to winners will face a play-off to determine the nation For Season 2, the league has franchised 12 lished by getting the league broadcast on a Committee said the country expects to Switzerland to discuss with the IOC North advancing to the World Group II Play-offs. teams with each team committing close to Rs sports channel. DSport’s wide coverage of send a figure skating pair to compete at the Korea’s participation in the games, Kyodo The four nations finishing last and second last 15 crore over the next eight years. The season international sporting properties made it the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games in reported, citing an unnamed source. in their pools took part in relegation play-offs, with has announced a prize pool of Rs 3.6 crore. natural choice,” Amit Burman, co-founder South Korea next month, Japan’s Kyodo North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the two losing nations being relegated to Group II The teams this year will consist of a total PSL, said in the statement. News reported on Saturday. in his New Year’s Day speech that he would for 2019. of 10 players each, comprising of one men- The statement quoted Anand saying that Chang Ung, a North Korean IOC mem- consider sending a delegation to the Winter Apart from India, other teams are Kazakhstan, tor and playing captain, two pro-players, two Poker as a sport had ample potential and it ber, told reporters at Beijing’s International Olympics. Following the speech, North Ko- Chinese Taipei, Japan, China, Thailand, Hong Kong, from free live qualifiers, three from free online was time Indian should realize it and give the Airport that the North Korean pair “will rea on Wednesday reopened a long-closed South Korea. qualifiers and two wild-card entries. sport the kind of attention that it deserved. probably participate,” the news agency said. border hotline with South Korea for talks.

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C M Y K 12 SPORTS Svitolina sends Australian Open WCC: Wins for GAPYOCC and Lancer warning with Brisbane title triumph CC in the first semi final matches Brisbane, Jan. 6 (Re- ways very, very special.” uters): Ukrainian Elina World number 88 Sas- Svitolina got the perfect novich, bidding to become boost ahead of the Aus- the first qualifier to win tralian Open by lifting the the title in Brisbane, ran Brisbane International out of gas in her eighth title with a 6-2 6-1 win match of the week and over qualifier Aliaksandra only her third career en- Sasnovich on Saturday. counter against a top 10 Svitolina, ranked sixth player. in the world, fired 10 aces She had stunned sixth and never faced a break seed Kristina Mladenovic point on the way to a 10th in the opening round and career tour title. defeated last year’s run- She raced to a 3-0 lead ner-up Alize Cornet in before 23-year-old Belaru- the quarter-finals before sian Sasnovich found her battling past Anastasija range with some lethal Sevastova in the last four. backhands and briefly “Sorry for my play threatened to make it a today,” Sasnovich told contest. the Brisbane crowd. “It Svitolina, however, was an incredible week for EM Images unleashed a series of pow- Elina - she was better than Ŷz>ďĂƚƐŵĂŶƉůĂLJƐĂƐŚŽƚĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞƐĞĐŽŶĚŵĂƚĐŚŽĨƚŚĞĮƌƐƚƐĞŵŝĮŶĂůůĞĂŐƵĞŵĂƚĐŚĞƐĂŐĂŝŶƐƚ erful groundstrokes to me and deserved to win. It >ĂŶĐĞƌĂƚtŽŬŚĂŽŶ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ͘ break again and clinch the was a good week for me.” first set, before running Svitolina, having Our correspondent for Royal Strikers CC. could not help to stop Lanc- away with the second to landed her first silver- Wokha, Jan. 6 (EMN): Sunny Parashar of GA- er CC batsman to finish the claim the title in just over ware of the season, heads GAPYOCC and Lancer PYOCC was adjudged the match in 16.4 over’s. an hour. to the Australian Open CC registered wins at man of the match for claim- Gaurav from Lancer “It was a tough, tough with her eyes fixed firmly the first semi final league ing three important wickets. CC claimed the man of the offseason,” third seed Svi- AP/PTI on a maiden grand slam matches of the Amrit Ce- The second match of match for his hat-trick and tolina, also 23, said on ůŝŶĂ^ǀŝƚŽůŝŶĂŽĨhŬƌĂŝŶĞŚŽůĚƐƚŚĞǁŝŶŶĞƌƐƚƌŽƉŚLJĂŌĞƌǁŝŶŶŝŶŐŚĞƌĮŶĂůŵĂƚĐŚĂŐĂŝŶƐƚůŝĂŬƐĂŶĚƌĂ trophy. The tournament ment Winter Cricket Chal- the day was played between contributed 16 runs not out court after the match. “To ^ĂƐŶŽǀŝĐŚŽĨĞůĂƌƵƐϲͲϮ͕ϲͲϭĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞƌŝƐďĂŶĞ/ŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂůƚĞŶŶŝƐƚŽƵƌŶĂŵĞŶƚŝŶƌŝƐďĂŶĞ͕ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂ begins on Jan. 15 at Mel- lenge (WCC) at Wokha on EYL CC and Lancer CC. while batting. start with a trophy is al- ŽŶ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ͘ bourne Park. Saturday. EYL CC after electing to The organisers (SNK) In the first match, af- bat first scored 119 runs informed that a charity ter winning the toss Royal in 20 overs. Tsenpon (24 match will be played before th Strikers CC could muster runs), Lirenthung (20 runs) the final match on Monday only 91 runs in 19.4 overs and Nchumthung (16) were with the District Admin- Liverpool, Man United advance to FA Cup 4 round against GAPYOCC. Saibal the notable contributors istrative 11 (consisting of Liverpool, Jan. 6 (IANS): Liverpool from Southamp- of Royal Strikers CC was for EYL CC. Gaurav with DEF Wokha players, 28th New acquisition Virgil van ton for £75 million ($100 the lone batsman to reach four wickets ans a hat-trick, Assam Rifles officers and Dijk had the winning goal million), a record transfer the double figure mark scor- Dipu Chetri two wickets District Administration) as Liverpool edged Ever- fee for a defender. ing 28 runs. while Pipenthung, Mou- against Pot Precedence 11 ton 2-1 in the third round Just up the road at Old Sunny claimed three suf Shah and Renthungo (consisting of officials of of the FA Cup here, while Trafford, United strug- wickets, Dipankar two claimed a wicket each for Winter Cricket Challenge). Romelu Lukaku returned gled more than expected wickets while Vinaio Achu- Lancer CC. The first Double Wicket from injury to score for against second-division mi, Prashurja and Tusenfa Chasing the target Cricket tournament will be Manchester United in 2-0 Derby, who benefited from claimed a wicket each for Lancer CC reached the conducted after the con- win over Derby County. a solid performance by GAPYOCC. mark in just 16.4 over’s los- clusion of Winter Cricket The Reds took a 1-0 goalkeeper Scott Carson. GAPYOCC won the ing four wickets. Challenge which will be a lead in the first half when The English Premier match by six wickets in 14 Sidarth (32 runs), Dipu yearly event as informed. James Milner converted League (EPL) side didn't overs after losing four wick- (26 runs) and Gaurav (16 Interested players/ from the spot on Friday, open the scoring until the ets where Tapitu scored 31 runs) helped Lancer CC teams are informed to con- reports Efe. Everton were 83rd minute, when Jesse runs, Gonesh 13 runs and register an easy win over tact SNK for details. more aggressive in the sec- Lingard scored with a Santsuthung contributed EYL CC. Sunday’s matches ond period, equalising in magnificent effort from 12 runs. Wickets by Wabang EYL vs Lancers CC the 67th minute with a distance. Vicky and Laxman (two) while a wicket each GAPYOCC vs Royal AP/PTI claimed two wickets each from Alumo and Mharomo Strikers CC goal by Gylfi Sigurdsson. ǀĞƌƚŽŶΖƐ'LJůĮ^ŝŐƵƌŽƐƐŽŶĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞƐƐĐŽƌŝŶŐŚŝƐƐŝĚĞĮƌƐƚŐŽĂůĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞŶŐůŝƐŚ&ƵƉdŚŝƌĚZŽƵŶĚ Lukaku, who came on With six minutes left ƐŽĐĐĞƌŵĂƚĐŚďĞƚǁĞĞŶ>ŝǀĞƌƉŽŽůĂŶĚǀĞƌƚŽŶĂƚŶĮĞůĚŝŶ>ŝǀĞƌƉŽŽů͕ŶŐůĂŶĚŽŶ&ƌŝĚĂLJ͘ in the second half as a sub, in regulation at Anfield, sealed the triumph with a Van Dijk headed-in Alex ner to give Liverpool the To score the winning by was an auspicious debut goal in the final minute of Oxlade-Chamberlain's cor- victory. goal in the Merseyside der- for Van Dijk, who joined regulation. Faith in Action wins ten medals at International Taekwondo C’ship in Nepal S. Africa reach 65/2, take 142- ATK still coy about run lead over India on day 2 Keane's availability for rest of ISL season Bengaluru, Jan. 6 person to answer this," (IANS): ATK's star for- Roy said when probed ward Irishman Robbie further as to whether the Keane is available for former Tottenham Hot- Sunday's clash against spur and LA Galaxy star Bengaluru FC at the Sree would be staying on for Kanteerava Stadium, as- the entire season or not. sistant coach Bastab Roy Roy was particularly confirmed without re- cagey in the press confer- vealing much on whether ence -- hardly giving any- DĞŵďĞƌƐŽĨ&ĂŝƚŚŝŶĐƟŽŶƉŽƐŝŶŐǁŝƚŚƚŚĞŝƌŵĞĚĂůƐ͘ the striker would stay on thing away. But he did say or not. that "the team has some Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): Members of Katila Kachari - Silver, Tovi Sema - Bronze "The entire team is plans (for Bengaluru)" Faith in Action representing India won and Alito Sumi - Bronze medal. travelling and is available and they had not lost ten medals at the recently concluded 12th And in Poomsae event the medalist are for selection," Roy told hope of making it to the International Open Friendship Taekwondo Kevin - Gold, Jennifer Fernandez - Bronze, mediapersons on the eve last four. Championship in Nepal which was held on Imnatoshi Longkumer - Bronze, Manish of the game. "This league is very Jan. 1 and 2. Chhetri - Bronze and Deep Kumar - Bronze The game will prob- unpredictable and it is The eight members of Faith in Action medal. ably be overshadowed too early to say that we Taekwondo Academy won two gold, two The Championship was organised by by reports that Keane have lost hope. It will be silver and six bronze medals. IOFTC Headquarters, Portland, USA in as- has courted interest from decided in the last one or The medal winners in Kyruogi are Kev- sociation with Itahari Taekwondo Dojang his former club Wolver- two games," he said. in - Gold, Imnatoshi Longkumer - Silver, at Itahari, Sunrise District of Nepal. hampton Wanderers -- Defending champi- AP/PTI /ŶĚŝĂŶďĂƚƐŵĂŶ,ĂƌĚŝŬWĂŶĚLJĂĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞƐŚŝƐĮŌLJŽŶƚŚĞƐĞĐŽŶĚĚĂLJŽĨƚŚĞĮƌƐƚdĞƐƚďĞƚǁĞĞŶ^ŽƵƚŚ where he shot to star- ons ATK are seventh in ĨƌŝĐĂĂŶĚ/ŶĚŝĂĂƚEĞǁůĂŶĚƐ^ƚĂĚŝƵŵ͕ŝŶĂƉĞdŽǁŶ͕^ŽƵƚŚĨƌŝĐĂŽŶ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ͘ dom. Wolves are eyeing the points table with nine promotion to the English points from seven out- Williamson, Southee tame Cape Town, Jan. 6 (IANS): South Africa The hosts have taken a lead of 142 runs Premier League from ings. Bengaluru, on the reached 65 for two in their second innings as Hardik Pandya's fighting knock of 93 England's second divi- other hand, are third hav- after bowling India out for 209 on the sec- lifted India out of the hole but that didn't sion -- the Championship. ing bagged 15 points from 2CMKUVCPKPTCKPCHHGEVGFſTUV1&+ ond day of the opening Test at Newlands stop South Africa from getting a 77-run "Keane is the right eight games. Wellington, Jan. 6 (IANS): here on Saturday. first-innings lead. New Zealand rode on skip- per Kane Williamson's 10th ODI century and a fiery spell rom pace spearhead Tim Southee (3/22) to &KHOVHDVLJQ(YHUWRQPLGÀHOGHU%DUNOH\ thrash Pakistan by 61 runs London, Jan. 6 (IANS): "I'm looking forward to desire to succeed at the by the Duckworth-Lewis- English football champions getting started, putting the highest level. We welcome Stern method in the opener Chelsea have signed mid- injury behind me and trying him to the club and look of the five-match One-day fielder Ross Barkley from to be successful at Chelsea. forward to seeing him in International series at Basin Everton for a reported fee I'm back in training, I'm action." Reserve here on Saturday. of around $20 million. doing everything as normal Barkley arrives with a Put in to bat, the hosts "The 24-year-old has and I'm very close to be- wealth of experience for were off to a flier with Mar- signed a five-and-a-half- ing ready to play games. a player so young, having tin Guptill (48 off 72 balls; <ĂŶĞtŝůůŝĂŵƐŽŶĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞƐŚŝƐĐĞŶƚƵƌLJĂŐĂŝŶƐƚWĂŬŝƐƚĂŶĂƚƚŚĞĂƐŝŶ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞŽŶ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJ͘ year contract and will wear I've been training for a few already made 150 Premier 4x4, 6x2) and Colin Munro the number 8 shirt," Chel- weeks now and I'm feeling League appearances for (58 off 35; 4x6, 6x2) get- had two of the Pakistan ing taken his side to 166/6 in sea said in a statement on great," he said. Everton, as well as being ting a 83-run opening stand batsmen back in the dress- 30.1 overs when the umpires Friday. Club director Marina named in England squads before Williamson (115 off ing room in five balls, in finally called off play due Upon signing for Chel- Granovskaia said: "Ross for both the World Cup and 117; 4x8, 6x1) joined the an excellent spell of swing to rain. sea, Barkley told Chelsea's is a player we have long European Championships. party. bowling. Brief Scores: New Zea- website: 'I'm overwhelmed, ZŽƐƐĂƌŬůĞLJ admired and are certain he His versatility ensures More than the loss, Pak- Pakistan were reduced land 315/7 (Kane William- I'm looking forward to it will prove to be an impor- he can play just behind the istan will rue the dropped to 13/3, and then 37/4; son 115, Colin Munro 58, and I'm really excited to get to continuing where I left the beginning of the current tant player for Chelsea. striker, in a deeper midfield chance of Williamson, who from that point, it was al- Henry Nicholls 50; Has- started. off at the end of last sea- campaign has kept him out "He possesses outstand- role or in an advanced wide got a reprieve on 26 by his ways unlikely that they san Ali 3/61) beat Paki- "To be given a fresh son and hoping to improve since August, which means ing technical and physical position, with his ability to counterpart, Sarfraz Ahmed would threaten. stan 166/6 (Fakhar Zaman start at a new club like and add more goals to my he is eligible to play for attributes, matched with get on the ball and create as the hosts went on to post Young opener Fakhar 82, Shadab Khan 28; Tim Chelsea, it's unbelievable game." Chelsea in all four compe- good experience of the Pre- chances one of the player's 315/7. Zaman fought, and was un- Southee 3/22, Trent Boult for me. I'm looking forward A hamstring injury at titions. mier League and a strong biggest strengths. In reply, Southee then beaten on an 86-ball 82, hav- 2/35) by 61 runs by DLS.

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