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VOL. XVII NO. 33 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2018 Two NPF NPF decides to contest elections legislators resign BJP forms alliance Congress, NDPP and JD (U) refuse to bite the bullet yet from Assembly Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): After participating in the upcoming which resulted in the Election It reported that the All Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): the announcement by the general elections. Commission of India derec- India Congress Committee Two more Naga People’s with NDPP Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) “The NPF as a party, has ognizing the party freezing the (AICC) has also approved the Front (NPF) legislators that it intends to contest the solemnly pledged allegiance symbol of the party. list of candidates suggested by have resigned from the Sources from BJP says they have Nagaland assembly elections to the principle of socialism, “On December 15, 2017, the Nagaland Congress. The Nagaland Legislative ‘per schedule,’ the Nagaland secularism and democracy. the NPF-led DAN government party, it stated, would stand Assembly (NLA) ahead arranged to share seats on 20:40 ratio People’s Front (NPF) has more However, our commitment adopted a resolution on the firm on its commitment that of the Nagaland assem- Kohima Bureau (NPF) to the newly registered NDPP. or less confirmed to partici- towards solution of the Naga floor of the Assembly to urge unless the other parties filed bly elections scheduled Kohima, Feb. 2 (EMN): In a major It is said that the two parties have pate in said elections. political issue shall continue the government of India to nominations, it would not for Feb. 27. twist to the political grouping scene inked the alliance on the basis of a In a statement issued on as in the past,” the statement bring a solution to the Naga do so. A government notifi- in Nagaland, the Bharatiya Janata 20:40 seat sharing agreement. Fri. the NPF stated that the read. political issue before elections, The report also quoted the cation on Fri. informed Party (BJP) has reportedly signed According to the source, the al- government of India had re- The NPF, it stated, has and this resolution was further Nationalist Democratic Pro- that Dr. Longrineken a seat-sharing agreement with the liance "is one of a kind." peatedly pointed out that always stood for early and endorsed by the central ex- gressive Party's (NDPP) work- and L Khumo Khiam- newly floated Nationalist Demo- The Union minister of state for holding timely elections in honourable solution to the ecutive council of the NPF on ing president Nuzota Swuro niungan have resigned cratic Progressive Party (NDPP) on Home Kiren Rijiju, who is also the the state was a constitutional Naga political problem. “As January 23, 2018,” it added. as saying: "We are mentally from the assembly. Con- Fri. for the forthcoming state as- BJP's election in-charge of Naga- requisite and that the centre far back as in 1964, the party’s A PTI report on Fri. had and physically prepared to sequently, the NLA's sembly elections due Feb. 27. land, is expected to make an official was bound by constitutional legislators resigned en masse Rajya Sabha member and contest the election, but eve- speaker, Dr. Imtiwa- Informed sources from the Na- announcement on Feb. 3 in Guwa- provisions. once ceasefire agreement NPF secretary general K G rything depends on the filing pang Aier, has declared galand BJP unit told Eastern Mirror hati. Incidentally, Prime Minister “It therefore, appears that was signed between the gov- Kenye as saying that the party of nominations by the other their seats vacant. that the agreement was made in Narendra Modi will be in Guwahati election scheduled for Febru- ernment of India and the has entrusted its president, political parties." Delhi between the party’s national on the same day to inaugurate the ary 27 is a reality. If all Naga Naga nationalist group. In Shurhozelie Liezietsu, and JD(U) Nagaland convener general secretary and in-charge of neighbouring state’s Global Inves- NGOs / political parties could 1998, heeding the call of the Chief Minister T R Zeliang Senchumo NSN Lotha said Mirror Takes north east states, Ram Madhav, and tors’ Summit 2018. not arrive at a consensus on civil societies and the under- with the task of finalising the the party was preparing to member of the Lok Sabha Neiphiu Meanwhile, NDPP sources in- deferment of elections, NPF ground groups, the party had candidates and taking a de- contest from at least 10 seats, Rio, who recently shifted allegiance formed that MP Rio will be arriving as a recognized political party refrained from participating cision on seat-sharing with if the polls were held, accord- from the ruling Naga People’s Front in Nagaland on Feb. 3. cannot be an exception to in the Assembly elections the BJP. ing to the PTI. No submissions on third day Poll panel keeping vigil on unaccounted cash Agartala, Feb. 2 (IANS): Elec- laya and Nagaland to adhere cash in excess of Rs 50,000 of nomination filing-in tion Commission-appointed to the order. they should hold valid docu- Kohima Bureau by said declaration if any party were being deployed to different surveillance teams will keep "Static and mobile sur- ments like receipts, official Kohima, Feb. 2 (EMN): The goes ahead to participate in districts to conduct area domi- a close vigil on the flow of veillance teams would keep a papers or satisfactory docu- Nagaland election department the coming elections. In such a nation duties. They include 18 unaccounted cash before the close vigil on the flow of cash ments. has not recorded any nomina- case, they have stated that they CRPF companies, 10 RPF and assembly polls in Tripura, before the assembly polls in The Income Tax Depart- tion in all the 60 assembly con- also would join the fray. five ITBP, 15 BSF, five SSB, and Meghalaya and Nagaland, an the three northeastern states. ment officials would also stituencies for the forthcoming Election department offi- two (other) state armed police. official said here on Friday. Intelligence wings have also keep vigil at hotels, business Feb. 27 assembly elections cials said it was unusual to have A total 280 CAPF companies will "Possession or carrying of been asked to keep a close houses and farmhouses and even as the period for filing no nomination papers filed so be deployed across Nagaland unaccounted cash in excess of watch on the issue," the of- collect information regarding nomination entered its third far. They said that the popular for election duty. Rs 50,000 is barred as per the ficial added. any suspicious movement of election laws. Any unauthor- "Close surveillance would cash or gifts. ~ Arien day on Fri. demand by civil organizations Son...will...I don't want With a conglomeration of for a ‘solution' before the elec- ised person found carrying Rs be maintained and necessary "Upon information re- to join their party ... Will civil bodies demanding a solu- tions could be the reason. They 50,000 and above would be ar- action taken under the provi- ceived about the availabil- 4 ITBP personnel rested by the security person- sions of the Income Tax Act, ity of a large amount of cash you be stable if I lose the tion to the protracted Naga po- confirmed also that nomination nel," an Election Commission 1961, and in accordance with in a business premises or election this time? litical issue before the assembly forms were being collected. injured in Mon elections and 11 political par- The Core Committee of Na- Four personnel of the Indo- official said here. the instructions issued by the residence, necessary action WEATHER ties signing a joint declaration galand Tribal Hohos and Civil Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) The poll panel in a di- Election Commission on car- would be taken with the help TEMPERATURE not to issue party tickets or Organizations (CCNTHCO) has were seriously injured when rective has asked the state rying of unaccounted cash." of police and executive mag- file nominations on Jan. 29, it convened a meeting with the the truck they were travelling election and law enforcing He said if traders or ven- istrate under the Income Tax Max: Min: would appear that none of the presidents and office bearers to Chen town under Mon authorities of Tripura, Megha- dors or officials carry hard Laws," he added. KOHIMA 17° 7° parties are eager to make the of all the apex tribe hohos and district, for election duty, met DIMAPUR 23.5° 9.5° first move for fear of drawing civil society organizations on with an accident at Chen- RF: RH: fire from various quarters, even Feb. 3 11 am ‘to chart our course moho village at around 12.30 KOHIMA NIL 89% though the BJP has officially of action.’ pm on Feb. 2. Sources said DIMAPUR NIL 88% Power shutdown in Kohima, Peren and Medziphema * Rainfall (RF) * Relative humidity (RH) distanced itself from the decla- Meanwhile, the Chief Elec- the injured were airlifted to Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): Power consumers be from 6 am to 10 pm; and on Feb. 4, from Temperature in State Capitals ration and announced on Thu. toral Officer (CEO) has in- Rangapahar Military Hospital in Kohima, and the adjoining areas of Peren 6 am to 2 pm. Max. Min. Max. Min. that it would be contesting the formed that 53 companies of in Dimapur with assistance and Medziphema, will experience ‘total The reason, it informed, was because the Aizawl 22° 09° Itanagar 20° 11° election. central armed police forces from the Assam Rifles. Five shutdown of power supply’ in the coming department was “taking up strengthening Agartala 28° 14° Shillong 17° 06° The political parties have (CAPF) have arrived in the state others were reported to have two days. and stringing of new bus bar at 132/33/11kV Gangtok 18° 04° Delhi 24° 08° made it clear that while they as of Feb. 2 and five more are sustained minor injuries and The establishment of the executive en- sub-station at Kohima in order to facilitate Guwahati 24° 12° Kolkata 30° 16° supported the Naga solution expected by Sat. The forces were taken to Mon town hospital. gineer transmission division of Kohima on drawal of power from the newly commis- Imphal 23° 08° Chennai 31° 21° demand, they would not stand received by the state police and Fri. informed on Feb. 3 the shutdown would sioned 4x8 MVA transformer.” ENPO explains its stance Nitish Kumar may be next prime minister – NPP Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): The Eastern Nagaland Peo- Shillong, Feb. 2 (IANS): The National Peo- aligned with the BJP, Kharlukhi said: "I ples’ Organisation (ENPO) has stated that the reason ple's Party (NPP) on Friday predicted that am just predicting which may happen or for not observing the Feb. 1 ‘bandh’ in the eastern Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may be may not happen but from the way I am as- districts was because of the “lack of unanimity across Prime Minister Narendra Modi's successor sessing, studying the political situation in the state over the 29th January 2018 decision calling after the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. India this is the only solution for them (the for a statewide bandh.” "Today, we are in the NDA (in Manipur) Congress), not Rahul Gandhi." The ENPO issued a statement on Fri. stating the and we are fighting the BJP here (Megha- Asked if his statement will affect the “matter should not be misconstrued by any con- laya)... you can never know... Nitish Kumar NPP ties with the NDA in the wake of the cerned.” It pointed out that during its Jan. 31 2018 may be the Prime Minister," Meghalaya assembly polls in Meghalaya, Nagaland “joint consultative meeting at IMC hall, Dimapur with NPP President Wanwei Roy Kharlukhi told and Tripura, the NPP president said: "I am its 6 tribal bodies, all recognised political parties and journalists. giving my personal statement, my assess- their intending candidates within Eastern Nagaland, Asked the reason behind his statement, ment, it does not mean that I am against frontal organisations, advisors, talk team members the NPP leader said: "I leave it to the intel- (NDA). I am just sharing what we are do- and elders of eastern Nagaland,” it resolved to leave ligence of the Congress because the way I ing here like why we are working because “matter of participation / non-participation” in the am looking at it, the only person who can we are a small a state, we need the help of forthcoming elections in the hands of the national or unseat the BJP is Nitish Kumar. That is my the Centre." regional political parties. opinion and others may look at it differ- The NPP, an ally of the BJP-led NDA “...the ENPO shall continue to support Naga cause ently." Central government, has two members in whether election is held or not,” it added. Told the Janata Dal-United leader has the Meghalaya assembly. Ahead of Nagaland elections, NBCC gets political Warns voters of the perils of supporting political parties with ‘communal agendas’ Our Correspondent playing politics through the CEC; Christ. 23 2017 to advocate the principles Mokokchung, Feb. 2 (EMN): The but it was a moral movement to Atsongchanger, who is also of clean election. He added that general secretary of Nagaland revive ‘Christian values and princi- the convenor of the CEC, said the the Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang Baptist Church Council (NBCC), ples’ in the democratic process of NBCC, as a responsible organisa- (Abam), the apex body of the Ao the Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho has the state. He said that the church tion, was not in support or against Baptist churches, had decided to advised voters to be 'wary while was on a mission through the CEC any political party. The campaign, invite all the intending candidates supporting any political party to awaken the conscience of the he said, was to pave way for good of the Ao tribe on Feb. 16 2018 to with communal agendas.' He said Naga people and to help them see leadership and good governance. Impur for a special prayer and an this during a press conference election as a moral and spiritual is- "Election is within the power interactive session during which prior to the 21st NBCC triennial sue to help eradicate corruption. of the Indian Constitution whereas the candidates can speak about conference to be held at Impur in " Clean election campaign is clean election campaign was a their 'dream' for Nagaland and not Mokokchung. a continuous movement and will spiritual movement to cleanse their party manifesto. Keyho said that the NBCC as continue even after the election our land of the malpractices in The 21st NBCC triennial con- an organisation will stand against process is over and though it is an electioneering process, so our mo- vention which is hosted by the Ao any party toeing the communal uphill battle, I believe our children tives are different and shouldn't be Baptist Arogo Mungdang will be line or suppressing the rights of will enjoy the fruits of the labour confused,” he added. held at Impur, the first Christian other fellow-beings in a secular we did to plant this seed today," Reminding the people not to mission centre to be established country like India. he added. be swayed by ‘shallow promises’ in Naga soil. "It would be unfortunate for The Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchang- from various parties during the The three-day convention the church and the people to be er, president of the NBCC, said election, he said that ‘the promise is expected to host more than voting for a party with communal clean election was an 'easy' task of development should not be the 8800 delegates from across the agendas," he added. if truly observed from the ‘Chris- main priority but to vote for clean state representing 1615 Baptist On the Clean Election Cam- tian perspective,’ if Nagas as ‘true candidates.’ Atsongchanger hoped churches under the NBCC. The paign (CEC) initiated by the NBCC, Christians’ choose to follow the that all the political parties would convention will culminate on Feb. he said that the church was not principles and teachings of Jesus stand by the pledge taken on Jun. 4 2018. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 3, 2018 2 STATE Polling stations shifted in Pughoboto Parties in Pughoboto gets ‘randomised’ Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): The establishment of the district election officer of Pugh- explained in the updates. oboto has informed about shifting a number of polling stations in the 13th Pugh- The district election officer oboto assembly constituency. The establishment has also informed about changes (DEO) of Pughoboto Avelu Ruho to the names of some of the polling stations. informed that trainers were de- Shifted polling stations: puted with EVMs and VVPAT to villages ‘for awareness.’ Ghokimi PS-27 Shifted from Anganwadi center to Village Community Hall. The DEO also apprised on Khughutomi PS-16 Shifted from GPS to Village Council Hall. machines requirements status under the sub-division. Mishilimi PS-29 Shifted from community hall to GMS Mishilimi. Recognised political parties Change in nomenclature: that want to conduct public ral- Tsaphimi PS-2 GPS upgraded to GHS. lies must take permission from the authority and obtain a ‘no Kichilimi PS-4 GPS upgraded to GMS. objection certificate’ for the area Kilomi PS-19 GPS upgraded to GHS. they want to conduct the pro- gramme. They may also apply Ghathashi PS-21 GMS upgraded to GHS. online with proof documents, the Asukiqa PS-24 GMS upgraded to GHS. establishment informed. Officials and party repre- First randomisation of political parties being conducted in Pughoboto on Friday. sentatives checked the machines in the presence of paramilitary Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): The political parties’ in the 13th Pugh- Pughoboto on Feb. 2, the IPR has forces at the Customary Court Legislator mourns Nyeiwang’s demise first of what is being called the oboto assembly constituency of stated in its updates on Fri. What Hall prior to the programme, it Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): served in political parties difficult to fill and his ‘randomisation of all recognised Zunheboto district was held in ‘randomization’ meant was not was informed. Minister for RD & REPA and non-governmental service to the Konyak CL John has expressed organisation under dif- community in particular shock to learn the demise ferent capacities. and to Nagas in general. of Nyeiwang Konyak, ex- “During his short span His untiring volun- Longleng DEO appeals to citizens Free cataract camp conducted in Zbt. minister on Jan. 31. of life, he was proved, tary services to society Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): The establishment of the dis- ‘Konyak have repre- undoubtedly one of the and individual will be trict election officer of Longleng has appealed to the sented 47th Aboi assem- sincere, hardworking and heartily remembered by citizens of Longleng district to refrain from indulging bly constituency and had bonafide citizen as well one and all, the message in unethical activities. They are urged to see to free, fair served in various capaci- as one of a competent added. and peaceful elections in the district. ties with variety of port- public leader in his own While sharing his sor- Citizens are also asked to inform cases of bribe, folios under Nagaland capacity with integrity, row and sympathy with threat / intimidation of electors to the toll free number Legislative Assembly,’ accountable and vast wis- the bereaved family, the 0369-2236397 of the 24X7 complaint monitoring cell of John said. dom,” the message read. minister prayed tothe the district set up for receiving the complaints. Prior to his enter- John lamented that Almighty God to grant Flying Squads have been formed to register cases ing into active politics, the vacuum created by peace and solace to the against both the giver and the taker of bribe and for the minister said he had hois demise would be departed soul. taking action against those who are engaged in threat and intimidation of electors, DEO informed.

Medical officials, nurses and staffs with beneficiaries after the cataract camp outside Hezukhu Memorial Nagaland unit of NCP office shifted to Kohima ‘Forward Democratic Hospital in Zunheboto. Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): 29 to Feb. 1. Organisers The camp was led by The National Programme informed about the pro- Senior Surgeon Dr. Phy- Labour Party’ launched for Control of Blindness gramme on Fri. antsuthung, Staff Nurse Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): A services. This was in- (NPCB), Nagaland con- The camp admin- Lucy from Naga Hospital new political party called formed in a press release ducted a free cataract istered to 189 free eye Authority Kohima along Forward Democratic La- from the FDLP national IOL surgery camp at He- screening, 30 cataract sur- with Oph. assistants from bour Party (FDLP) has president Rakesh Kumar. zukhu Memorial Hospital geries and three minor DH &FW and supporting been launched in Naga- The party will be led in Zunheboto from Jan. surgeries, it claimed. staffs. land with the manifesto by Lima Longchar as the for agricultural reforms, state unit’s president, quality education, free Muthin Newmai as the health services, reforma- state unit’s secretary and Service providers, police asked tive labour laws and over- Ranjit Kumar Singhvi, the all development in social media convenor. to check violation of SMS use Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): tives. fair and peaceful elections The establishment of the The order has been process. One unidentified body found district election officer of issued in connection with The service provid- Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): One unidentified non-Naga Longleng has informed certain objectionable ers and police are also male was reportedly found dead at the Rail Bazar in mobile service providers message on Short Mes- asked to take appropri- Party officials and workers during the inauguration of the NCP head office in Kohima. Dimapur on Feb. 2 at around 7: 55 a.m. He was stated and the police author- sage Service (SMS) trans- ate action under the rel- to be around 45 years of age, the police has informed in ity in the district to check mitted by some vested evant provision of IPC, Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): near Director General of earlier established at Half updates that was issued to the media on Fri. objectionable SMS which interest during elections, Representation of People The Nationalist Congress Prison. Nagarjan in Dimapur was Formalities were observed and the body was sent violate the provision of violating the provisions Act 1951, the Conduct of Party (NCP) Nagaland According to state abandoned, which neces- to the district hospital’s morgue for identification, the election law, Model Code of election law and Model Election Rules 1961 and state unit inaugurated NCP president, Vangth- sitated the shifting of the police added. of Conduct and the Elec- Code of Conduct, vitiating any other law applicable its head office on Feb. 1 ungo Odyuo, the party’s unit office to Kohima with tion Commission’s direc- the atmosphere of free, in the case. at Jail colony in Kohima, main office which was immediate effect. WEATHER FORECAST IN OTHER DISTRICTS fles said. and police representative The cadre is stated to Max Min DP RH RF Crime beat Assam Rifles appre- reportedly launched an have revealed that he has WOKHA 12.6 8.4 5.5 61 NIL hended an NSCN (K) operation along based on been actively carrying out cadre from Hotel Grand specific input regarding extortion in the area. ZBT 11.3 5.4 9.1 93 NIL Horizon, Dimapur, who extortion activity by UG The apprehended in- MON 22 13.2 4.6 91 NIL was identified as A Akashe cadres in Chumukedima dividual along with the Achumy (23) and resident town, Dimapur on Jan. confiscated items were TUENSANG 14 9.2 2.7 57 NIL of Signal Bosti, Dimapur. 31. A press release from handed over to Chumuke- MKG 13 7 5.2 51 NIL He originally hails from the higher authority in- dima Police Station for Zunheboto district. formed. further investigation. PHEK 15 8 8.5 81 NIL One Yamaha Apache During the operation, KIPHIRE 17 9 9.9 88 NIL bike bearing registration one person identified as No NL-07R-0198, driv- Meyitipa Yaden Ao (27) One apprehended SECHÜ ZUBZA 16.5 10.5 10.4 79 NIL ing license, pan card, In- ‘Rajyapeyu,’ NNC (Non with arms LONGLENG - - - - - dian currency in cash INR Accord), son of Moatupa AR nabs two 20,940 and one intex mo- Ao of Merangkong un- Mon battalion under TSEMINYU 23 11 11.1 71 NIL suspected UG bile with SIM card were der Mokokchung district the aegis of HQ IGAR JALUKIE 32 12 15.5 100 NIL seized from his proces- is said to have been ar- (North) during a search cadres sion. rested. operation on Feb. 1 in MANGKOLEMBA 22.8 15.2 13.9 74 NIL The accused along INR 1250, two mobile Mon village, recovered *Dew Point (DP) *Relative Humidity (RH) * Rainfall (RF) Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): with confiscated items batteries , one mobile one pt 32 mm Pistol (Regd The Dimapur battalion of were handed over to the (Samsung), one pouch No 0205) and three live Source: Department of Soil & Water Conservation, Nagaland Assam Rifles has arrested East Police Station, Di- with daily utility items, rounds house of one one person suspected to mapur, for further inves- one appointment order Wangto Konyak who is a be a cadre of NSCN (K) tigation, the press release NNC (NA) and register suspected cadre of FGN NEWS IN BRIEF from Hongkong market stated. containing details of tax (Non Accordist). area during an operation Also in a separate op- collected were found from The seized items were Gov. to meet President’s Bravery on Jan. 28, a delayed re- eration, Medziphema his possession, a press stated to have handed over awardees, students Accused under custody. port from the Assam Ri- battalion of Assam Rifles release stated. to Police Station in Mon. Governor PB Acharya will be meeting with students who were conferred the President’s Bravery Award for 2018, and five students along with a teacher from each college or school in Kohima and Dimapur on Feb. 9 at Raj Bhavan. Expenditure observer inspects functioning for poll Colleges and schools from Dimapur and Kohima have been informed to submit the names of students and a teacher to the office of the School Education department on or before Feb. 5 to short-list the institutions. The Expenditure observers information may be submitted through email at director. [email protected] for Mon appointed State, central appointees in Peren Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): District Election Of- ficer, Mon K Thavaseelan has informed general asked to report public of Mon district and political parties that The district education officer (DEO) of Peren has informed for the conduct of the 13th Nagaland Legislative state and central appointees in the establishment of the Assembly Elections, expenditure observers have DEO to fill an undertaking from Feb. 5 to the 10th during been deployed by the Election Commission of office hours. The establishment will not be responsible India (ECI). for those failing to do as informed, it was stated. The appointed expenditure observers are Saravana Perumal P (IRS) (contact no. Zbto. second medical board on Feb. 9 9862870142) for Tizit 41st, Naginimora 42nd The additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of Zunheboto and Tapi 43rd assembly constituencies; Mohan has informed that the second medical board for the Lal Sukhpal (IRS) (contact no. 7630876183) for district—for the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly Phomching 44th, Tehok 45th, and Mon town election—for polling personnel has been scheduled for Kiphire’s expenditure observer, DC and other officials with election expenditure monitering teams in Kiphire. 46th assembly constituencies; and NSPar- Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. in the chamber of the ADC. Applicants thasarathy (IRS) (contact no.9862871050) for have been asked to appear before the medical board. Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): ous expenditure monitor- are involved in the election ties while functioning in Aboi 47th, Moka 48th, and Tobu 55th assembly Mkg. DPDB meet postponed Expenditure Observer Dr. ing teams. Updates from expenditure monitoring the field. constituencies. S Periyannan for Kiphire administration informed such as Excise, Income Tax, The district administra- In another notification, the DEO also in- The deputy commissioner of Mokokchung has informed district along with District about the programme on and Police departments tion has activated all the formed all political parties and candidates that the meeting of the Mokokchung District Planning Election Officer, Kiphire Fri. among others. teams related to election that the expenditure register inspection for the and Development Board for the month of Jan. has been Mohammed Ali Shihab and Before the inspection, Training was also im- expenditure monitoring for postponed. Members are informed to take note of the elections has been scheduled on Feb. 16 – 1st retuning officers, inspected the observer interacted with parted to all the teams and the forth coming election, it change. inspection; Feb. 20 – 2nd inspection; and Feb. the functioning of vari- various stakeholders who shared views and modali- informed. 24 – 3rd inspection. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 3, 2018

C M Y K STATE 3 NNC denounces extension of AFSPA in Nagaland ‘Forgiveness makes politics possible’ Kohima Bureau very pitiable state of life Eastern Mirror Desk Talking about forgive- Kohima, Feb. 2 (EMN): today. No one seems to be Dimapur, Feb. 2: Forgive- ness and its impact on The Naga National Coun- honest and no one seems ness and politics share a politics, Kevichusa said cil (NNC, Adinno) criti- to be standing up for the relationship: Forgiveness that ‘personal acts of for- cized the government of people,” he said main- that makes politics pos- giveness can point to India for extending the taining that “all these sible; without forgive- higher level of empathy Armed Forces Special things are happening be- ness there is no politics. and it can remind the so- Powers Act (AFSPA) of cause no Naga is clear in This was the argument ciety that violence and 1958 in Nagaland for six differentiating the iden- of a local evangelist Dr. hatred can be transcend- months. tity of a Naga with that of Kethoser Aniu Kevichusa ed.’ Although there are The president of an Indian.” who was the speaker of both ‘yes’ and ‘no’ when the NNC Adinno Phizo “Long ago we rejected the Morung Lecture on it comes to forgiveness in slammed the Indian gov- the Indian election and the thematic topic “For- politics in the state—as he ernment for extending we will continue do so. giveness and politics” on has observed—he point- the draconian law for six Let us be clear in our con- Fri. at the Dimapur Ao EM Images ed out that coincidentally ƌ͘ <ĞƚŚŽƐĞƌ ŶŝƵ <ĞǀŝĐŚƵƐĂ months in Nagaland on science that we are not In- Baptist Arogo’s (DABA) in ƐƉĞĂŬŝŶŐĂƚƚŚĞDŽƌƵŶŐ>ĞĐƚƵƌĞ some were ‘over forgiving Dec. 30 2017. dians. We have to raise up Dimapur. ŽŶ&ƌŝ͘ŝŶŝŵĂƉƵƌ͘ with compromises.’ Speaking at the 73rd young people who will say ‘With all declara- That said, Kevichusa formation day of the NNC EM Images no to Indian elections,” he tion of forgiveness, it has to Revelation 21-22. reminded that an act of on February 2 at Peace NNC’s president Adinno Phizo and FGN president Viyalie Metha along with others during the 73rd NNC stated. done nothing in politics Disagreeing with the forgiveness by political Hall, Chedema, Phizo ĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶĚĂLJĂƚŚĞĚĞŵĂWĞĂĐĞĂŵƉŽŶ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮ͘ Replying to a query if in Nagaland and can for- clichéd ‘forgive and for- actors can impact the so- said the dreadful law – AF- the NNC will accept any giveness and politics be get’ which Kevichusa ciety: ‘And we do not have SPA - was extended again “But since the Naga Phizo said. Nagas are not Indians and solution brought by the mixed. I want us to look at remarked was ‘wrong,’ to be always cynical about in Nagaland so as to im- people are in their own Phizo also recalled Nagaland is not Indian NSCN (IM) and GoI, FGN the whole concept of for- he asserted that forgive- politicians.’ This suggest- pose the elections here in country, they will con- with regret that for the territory,” she said. president Viyalie Metha giveness, explore how for- ness was not the same as ed that there was room the State. tinue to live whatever past 72 years, the Na- With the assembly also made it clear that that giveness and politics can forgetting. He wondered for reconciliation. As he “From 1958 to 2018, circumstances are there,” gas, instead of develop- elections round the cor- the NSCN (IM) group do have political purchase or about who would do the says, ‘Forgiveness is open Nagaland is facing this sit- she added. ing their country, were ner and confusion go- not represent the whole political impact and influ- forgetting—the victim or to reconciliation’. uation, which is to weak- “No need for foreign forced to defend their ing on among the Nagas Nagas but just a factional ence and revisit the whole the predator. To establish Politics, Kevichusa re- en Naga spirit. Under this ideology, especially so- nation against India till with the belief that a so- group. concept of politics,’ Kevi- his assertion, the preach- marked further, was not circumstance, many un- cialism is quite opposite today. However, she made lution will arrive before The programme was chusa said in the intro- er said that ‘if a wrong just about elections as pleasant things can grow to the Naga way of life. it clear that the NNC is elections, FGN speaker chaired by Acüyi Vadeo, duction to the lecture. He is forgotten there is no the Nagas’ presume it to up and (is) growing,” the The Nagas don’t fight for the only platform for the Lhouvitsü appealed to all joint secretary NNC, has written a book about need to be forgiven. It is be and not just a struggle NNC president observed. leadership, but in the Naga people to stand the Nagas to refrain from while Rev. Dr. Kevekhalo forgiveness and politics. important to forget seri- for power. ‘It is not only She also alleged that community the people together and raise their taking part in the assem- Lasuh pronounced the Emphasising on ‘what ous wrongdoing and if a about lying or stealing. If the Indian government, choose or elect the per- voice in unison. bly elections. He said invocation. Special num- is forgiveness not’ in his wrongdoing is forgotten a politician lies or steals, with their divide and rule son who is trustworthy. “NNC is neither a po- that the present election bers were presented by opening lecture, the evan- easily, there are chances he is equal to a liar and a policy, have kept some Many outside influences litical party nor a group, taking place in the state the youth of Sumi Baptist gelist said forgiveness was that it can be repeated.’ thief, and not a politician,’ people in the designated are creeping in Nagaland; but it represents the Naga is Indian system of elec- Church Kohima (SBCK) not just intrapersonal or Forgiveness is not con- he said. area arranged by the In- but be firm, resist evil and people as a whole. The tion.” and Chakhesang Baptist private but involved at doning or a sign of weak- Politics is about in- dian army. overcome with good,” Naga history is clear that “Naga people are in a Church Kohima (CBCK). least two people. Forgive- ness but an appropriate teracting and meeting in ness itself is not the same response to imperfect diversity without going as healing, he said. Ac- reality, the scholar said. to war, listening to one Observer meets political cording to Kevichusa: ‘It is ‘We live in an imperfect another and accepting Pughoboto farmers avail potato seeds possible for an individual and imperfect able world things that are imperfect. tion programme, SDAO Pugh- to forgive someone but and forgiveness involves Therefore, he said, for- oboto, Myanthung Patton en- parties in Peren not healed’ and to justify truth, condemnation and giveness is decisively nec- this statement, he referred judgement,’ he said. essary in politics. couraged the beneficiaries to Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): The joint com- cultivate them in suitable ar- missioner of Goods and Services Taxes, eas for a sustainable economy. Bangalore, Government of India, and elec- Apprising the farmers that the tion expenditure observer, Soikhanthang, Congress leader cautions against BJP’s ‘agenda’ seeds are chemically treated held a meeting with political parties of 6 and harmful for health, he Tening and 7 Peren assembly constitu- Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): Lasuh urged the party’s expression and freedom warned them against consum- encies at Old Deputy Commissioner’s A vice-president of the workers to ponder upon of religion. He urged the ing the seeds. building, Peren, on February 2. Deputy Nagaland Pradesh Con- where the Nagas were Nagas not to be lured He also impressed upon commissioner and district election of- gress Committee (NPCC) headed for and encour- by greed for power and the farmers to cultivate the ficer, Peren, Smita Sarangi, chaired the has cautioned the people aged the rank and file of money. seeds for commercial purpose meeting. against what the group the organisation to stand Lasuh further said in addition to their domestic In the meeting, Soikhanthang ap- called the anti-Christian strong on the principles that intellectuals across consumption. The seeds cost prised on the ECI guidelines on the limit a agenda and activities of and ideologies of the Con- the nation have realised about INR 70 per kg in the candidate can spend for election purpose the Bharatiya Janata Party gress. the policy and ideology of open market and could reach by maintaining a separate bank account. (BJP). Lasuh remarked also the BJP government and ^KWƵŐŚŽďŽƚŽĚŝƐƚƌŝďƵƚĞĚƚŚĞƉŽƚĂƚŽĞƐĞĞĚƐƚŽƚŚĞĨĂƌŵĞƌƐŽŶ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮ͘ up to INR 4000 per bag if trans- He directed all intending candidates/ The vice-president that he had never came added that if BJP contin- portation charges are included, agents of recognised/ registered national of the NPCC V Lasuh across a situation like the ues ruling the country, the Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): After farmers and SHGs at the office he informed. He further sought and state political parties and unrecog- warned the Naga people present political situation people of India will face a gap of over five years, quality of SDAO, Pughoboto, on Feb- the cooperation of the farmers nised intending independents to follow to be wary of the ‘anti- in the last 40 years where disunity/disharmony potato seeds under the SMSP ruary 2. for successful implementation the expenditure monitoring mechanism Christian agenda’ and the elected members have within themselves. were distributed free of cost to During the seed distribu- of the various schemes. for election. activities of the BJP and been fooling around with While exuding con- asked the people to reject the Naga people which fidence that the time for the party. ‘If the BJP con- was never witnessed pre- the Congress party to tinues to rule the country, viously. prosper is coming, he en- 3ODQQLQJGHSDUWPHQWELGVIDUHZHOOWRRXWJRLQJRIÀFHU the people of India will Lasuh stated that he couraged the gathering Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): ing her tenure. face disunity and dishar- gave his best in order to work with determina- A farewell programme in Recollecting many mony within themselves,’ to build up not only the tion. He exuded confi- honour of Aolemla Jamir, years of her service life, he said during an address party, area or district but dence in the leadership of additional development she shared her experienc- during a community also worked for the whole NPCC president K Therie, event. Nagas. He lamented why who according to him, commissioner, was held es on the developmen- Lasuh said this while Nagas are chasing after is able to make the Con- on January 31 at Hotel tal challenges faced by addressing Congress men BJP even after knowing gress party stand tall, wit- Japfu, Kohima. The pro- the state and added that and women during a the persecution commit- ness progress and bring gramme was chaired by she is retiring from ac- Nosazol Charles, joint meeting of the party in the ted by the BJP/RSS upon changes for the Nagas. tive service with a wealth development commis- 17th Chizami assembly the Christians and other A short speech was of knowledge. She also sioner and began with an constituency. The event minority community. delivered by Chiekropa wished the department invocation prayer said by was conducted on Jan. 27 He also impressed upon Tunyi, DCC vice presi- N Joory, assistant devel- for future success and to at the Chizami town hall, all the villagers, church dent, duirng which he opment commissioner. continue to work togeth- it was informed. workers and missionar- urged the party’s mem- er with an encouraging M Patton, commis- KƵƚŐŽŝŶŐĂĚĚŝƟŽŶĂůĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚĐŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶĞƌ͕ŽůĞŵďĂ:Ăŵŝƌ͕ĂŶĚŽƚŚĞƌŽĸĐŝĂůƐĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞĨĂƌĞǁĞůů Office bearers of the ies to be wary of the an- bers to elect new leaders sioner-secretary of plan- ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵŵĞŽŶ:ĂŶƵĂƌLJϯϭĂƚ,ŽƚĞů:ĂƉĨƵ͕<ŽŚŝŵĂ͘ team spirit. party in the village and ti-Christian agenda and and to remain firm and ning and coordination; Special numbers was members of the District activities of the BJP party united. Alleging that the Kevileno Angami, OSD of Speeches were also de- trict representative. of the department. She presented by EM Lotha, Congress Committee and called upon the peo- BJP is trying to dominate planning & coordination; livered by ChorayiVeyie, Outgoing officer acknowledged the role assistant development (DCC) attended the event, ple to reject the BJP. the Nagas’ culture and and Mhonbemo Patton, planning officer, on be- Aolemla Jamir, while played by the different commissioner. Opang- it was informed. On the other hand, he traditions, he encouraged principal accountant gen- half of the NPMSA; and delivering her farewell officials working as a tula, joint development Saying that Nagaland said the Congress party the members to follow eral (AG Office), spoke on Pudusol, DPO of Kiphire, speech, appreciated team and credited them commissioner, delivered and her society had be- stands for secularism, Christian principles and the occasion. spoke on behalf of the dis- every officers and staff for her achievement dur- the vote of thanks. come a confused state, freedom of speech and ideologies.

Strengthen secularism; India respects diversity —Acharya 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 03rd February 1993 - 03rd February 2018 citizen should enjoy elec- wang School presented a tricity, drinking water, special song. Founder of schools, hospitals, proper community and religion, “Two is better than one” road connectivity etc, he Rev. Dr. N Yahoi Konyak Because they have a good return for their labour. assured to look into the pronounced the vote of If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. problems faced by the thanks, while Langshai people and take up the women presented a folk Ecclesiastes 4:9 -10 matters with the con- song. cerned authority. Also adding that India Governor interacts is a secular state, the gov- with security forces in ernor urged all to work in Wangti strengthening the princi- The governor of Nagaland ple of secularism. PB Acharya visited Assam He called upon the Rifles personnel posted in gathering to preserve remote Wangti village in their cultures and tradi- Mon district on Feb. 1. tions and inculcate them During his visit to east- to the younger genera- ern Nagaland, updates on tion. Fri. stated, the governor “Culture is the base of interacted with the sol- a human being to march diers and appreciated forward and mother work being undertaken tongue is our identity,” he by the security force in further stated. safeguarding the borders MR. C. BANGNYEI PHOM & MRS. M. MANEI PHOM 'ŽǀĞƌŶŽƌWĐŚĂƌLJĂĂůŽŶŐǁŝƚŚƚŚĞŵŝŶŽƌŝƚLJŝŶĚŝŐĞŶŽƵƐĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJǁŽŵĞŶĨŽůŬĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞWŽŶŐǀŝDŽnjƵ Chairman of Wangti as well as in maintaining DŽLJŽŶŐĨĞƐƟǀĂůĂƚDŽƵŶƚ>ĂŶŐƐŚĂŝĂŵƉƵƐŝŶDŽŶĚŝƐƚƌŝĐƚŽŶ&ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϭ͘ village council, Pongthra harmony in the region. Dearest Oba & Onyü, Angh, and the former Besides, the security force Because of you both, the world knows Truth and Love Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): also urging citizens to munity at Mount Lang- assistant command- has been undertaking exist. Keep these beliefs alive, and cherish one another. Expounding that India is work in strengthening the shai campus near Wangti ment of village guard, welfare projects for the lo- a secular and democratic ‘principles of secularism.’ village in Mon district on Chingjei, delivered short cal population across the nation, Nagaland’s Gover- The governor said this February 1. speeches. S Hoya chaired state. nor PB Acharya has said in his address at the 15th India being a demo- the programme, while Acharya exhorted the Happy Anniversary that the citizens of India session of ‘Pongvin Mozu cratic secular nation, he Nahwang Langshai de- Assam Rifles troops to Your loving Children, should enjoy equal rights Moyong,’ a festival of mi- said it respects diversity. livered the welcome ad- keep up the good work, Bakon Phom, Baden Phom & Bangan Phom and opportunities, while nority indigenous com- Also stating that every dress. Students of Neng- the updates informed. D-5033 EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 3, 2018 4 REGION Org. demands publication of NRC in English Full budget session for Manipur begins Our Correspondent Meeyamgi Numit (People’s rations to 22,47,548 ben- Our Correspondent was handed over to the names in the NRC upda- The HTL leaders in the For convenience, the Imphal, Feb 2 (EMN): The day) on every 15th day eficiaries belonging to AAY Diphu, Feb. 2 (EMN): The Addl. DC Norsing Bey by tion application forms memorandum demanded government’s notification full budget session of the since the BJP-led coali- and priority households. Hills Tribal League (HTL) the HTL Convenors Khors- in English, but the draft that draft of NRC in the hill and acts of Parliament are Manipur Assembly began tion government came to In education sector, the leaders on Feb. 2 Fri. sub- ing Teron, Saising Rongpi publication of NRC was districts of Karbi Anglong to be published both in with state Governor Dr power in March 2017. government intends to de- mitted a memorandum to and Gopal Thaosen. only in Assamese and has and Dima Hasao should Hindi and in English. Najma Heptulla’s address On the law and order velop model schools in five Register General of India The memorandum created public inconven- be re-published it in Eng- The NRC is the Register on Feb. 2 Fri. front, the governor said districts at a cost of INR 20 (RGI) through DC Karbi stated that the recent iences. lish. that contain the names In her address, Dr that the government has crore each in the coming Anglong, demanding draft publication of NRC draft It may be mentioned In Karbi Anglong the of Indian citizens and Heptulla admitted that kept the doors open for years, she added. of NRC to be published in Assam has been a ma- that on the publication of medium of instruction in for public convenience the state government has negotiation with insurgent Also, the Dhanaman- in English as the official jor mistake with its trans- part NRC draft on Dec. 31, schools are English hence should be published in made continuous efforts groups in view to bring juri university is said to be language of the two au- literation in Assamese as 2017 the HTL has given a the literate and educated English as the names of to remove the emotional them into the mainstream. made functional from the tonomous council of Karbi most of the tribal people complaint and demanded youths have done their each and every person and developmental gap About 75 cadres of dif- academic session 2018-19. Anglong and Dima Hasao of the three hill districts of that names should be cor- schooling in English are should be recorded cor- between various commu- ferent insurgent groups In power sector, she is English. Karbi Anglong and Dima rected and published in now not in position to read rectly, the memorandum nities in the state. surrendered this year. At said 2,457 villages out of The Memorandum Hasao have filled their English as well. and write in Assamese. stated. “My government will the same time, the govern- 2,582 census villages have focus on all-round, in- ment has initiated meas- been electrified so far. The clusive and harmonious ures to set up the state remaining 25 will be con- development in the state human rights commission verted by the end of 2019. IUIH to invest Rs 1,600 crore M’laya polls: BJP releases and will leave no stone which has been lying dor- Similarly in water re- unturned to realise this mant for some time, Dr. source and management st objective,” she said while Heptulla said. sector, the government to set up ‘medicity’ in Assam 1 list of 45 candidates highlighting the “regular To fight against the also intends to put in place and structured interac- increasing crime against comprehensive legislation Guwahati, Feb. 2 (PTI): Indo-UK Institute globe. NHS standard healthcare at lower Shillong, Feb. 2 (IANS): it will come,” BJP national tion with the public” un- women, a fast track court for protection, manage- of Health today said it will pump in Rs price points is our winning formula to tap The BJP on Friday an- spokesperson Nalin Kohli der the banner ‘Meeyamgi has been established be- ment and development 1,600 crore to set up a medicity with a the medical tourism business potential,” nounced its first list of 45 told IANS. Numit’(people’s day) and sides setting up three new of wetlands in the state, 1,000-bedded hospital in Assam, taking Gupta said. candidates for the Megha- Denying that there is ‘Hill leaders day’. family courts in Imphal she said. Later the house the total investment in India to Rs 19,200 He informed that IUIH has tied up with laya Assembly polls and dissension in the BJP over Manipur Chief Minis- East, Thoubal and Bishnu- has been adjourned till crore. leading implant companies like Stryker, voiced the confidence to the allotment of party ter N Biren Singh has been pur district, she added. Monday as there will be The Indo-UK Institute of Health (IUIH) Medtronics, Zimmer Biomet, Johnson oust the ruling Congress tickets to aspirants, Kohli meeting public leaders on On the food security, no sitting on Sat. and Sun. shall be signing a Memorandum of Under- & Johnson, along with leading medical that has been in power for said: “Most of the aspir- two occasions namely ‘Hill she also informed the The budget session is standing (MoU) with the Assam govern- equipment firms such as Toshiba, GE the last one decade. ants who did not get ticket leaders day’ on the 10th house that the government scheduled to conclude on ment during the two day-long ‘Advantage healthcare, Philips and Canon. Election to the have agreed to support day of every month and is currently giving monthly Feb. 23. Assam - Global Investors Summit 2018’, Many of them would start their manu- 60-member assembly is the official candidate.” beginning tomorrow. facturing operations in IUIH medicities in scheduled to be held on “We were looking for “With this MoU, we have expanded accordance with the Indian Prime Minis- February 27. better candidates for the th our presence to the 12th state in India, ter’s ‘Make in India’ programme bringing However, the party de- benefit of the party and 105 Indian Science Congress taking the overall investment to Rs 19,200 the healthcare cost further down for pa- nied a ticket to state unit we would not go by emo- crore. Each IUIH Medicity, including the tients in the country, he added. chief Shibun Lyngdoh’s tions while deciding our one to come up in Assam, shall be de- “We are also relying heavily on tech- sister Violet Lyngdoh in candidates because we to be held in Manipur veloped with an investment outlay of Rs nology and have tied-up with IBM for favour of former Parlia- are here to fight,” he said. Our Correspondent The committee also passed a land- 1,600 crore,” IUIH Managing Director and big data analytics. Our e-health and m- mentary Secretary Justine The BJP does not have Imphal, Feb. 2 (EMN): The Indian Science mark resolution for the first time that Group CEO Ajay Rajan Gupta said. health platforms will facilitate exchange Dkhar, who quit the as- a representative in the Congress(ISC) Association held three those who are eligible for train fare have The medicity will have a 1,000-bedded of patients’ medical records electronically sembly and joined the outgoing Meghalaya as- meetings including executive commit- been sanctioned Air fare in place of train hospital in association with the UK’s lead- using telemedicine, tele-radiology and Bharatiya Janata Party. sembly, whose term ex- tee meeting of 105th ISC, council meet- fare for attending the science congress ing NHS hospital and up to 20 per cent of tele-pathology for diagnostics,” he said. Violet Lyngdoh, who is pires on March 6. ing of ISC, and meeting of the sectional session in Manipur University. This the total patients will be given free treat- “Our partnership with Google and a sitting member of Jaintia Other prominent can- presidents and local sectional secretaries, resolution was made to encourage more ment at IUIH facilities, he added. other technology service providers will Hills Autonomous District didates in the list include respectively at the Court Hall of Manipur participation in view of the fact that Ma- The IUIH medicity in Assam will have enable delivery of these advanced services. Council, is set to join the former Power Minister University in Imphal on Feb. 2 Fri. nipur is not well connected by train and medical college, nursing college, PG acad- It’s all about covering the last mile and tak- NDA-affiliate National Riang Lenon Tariang, The meetings which were hosted by much time will be required to arrive in emy and a training facility for allied health ing healthcare services down to patient’s People’s Party and fight former Sports and Youth Vice Chancellor Prof Adya Prasad Pandey Manipur by Train. The Air fare is sanc- professionals. doorstep,” Gupta said. the election against Dkhar Affairs Minister, Billykid of Manipur University minutely dis- tioned to ISCA awardees, Science Com- It shall also have a separate zone for The IUIH medicity programme was from Khliehriat constitu- Sangma, former Food and cussed the arrangement status of 105th municators, and students participating medical equipment and device manufac- announced as a joint statement between ency. Civil Supplies Minister ISC at Manipur University to be held from in the Science Model Competitions. turing and pharmaceutical production. the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Though, Violet was de- John Antonius Lyngdoh, March 16 till the 20th and other various In the Council’s Meeting, the local Cutting edge medical research shall be and the former United Kingdom Prime nied a ticket, the BJP has former Congress legis- development works which are being car- organisation secretary Prof Arun Ku- carried out at the IUIH medicities in ar- Minister David Cameron in 2015. allotted tickets to two of lator P.W.Khongjee and ried out with regards to upcoming ISC. mar of MU’s earth science department eas as diverse as genomics and stem cells, Besides Assam, the other 11 states to her women colleagues in former Excise Minister The 105th ISC was earlier scheduled briefed the members attending about translational research and clinical research benefit from the IUIH programme are the party, Pelcy Snaitang K.C.Boro. at Osmania University, Hyderabad in Jan. the arrangements being made for or- leveraging on the patient data available. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Marian Maring from The BJP has fielded a but had to move out because of inability ganising the 105th ISC with regards to “The objective is to make every IUIH Punjab, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Ut- Ranikor and Nongpoh retired director of Weav- to host 105th ISC. This is the first time the infrastructural facilities, transport, com- medicity a medical tourism hub and at- tar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh assembly constituency, ing and Sericulture, Bakul 106 years old ISC, the largest congrega- munication, logistics, accommodation, tract the patient traffic from across the and Haryana. respectively. Hajong and Thomas Ma- tion of scientists in India had to postpone and other amenities for VVIPs, council The list includes rak in Ampatigiri and at the last minute. Prof Pandey expressed members, scientists, awardees, students st former Congress Minister Songsak assembly con- his willingness to host such a mega event and delegates. Rangiya becomes 1 division of NFR Alexander Hek, former stituency against Chief at Manipur University. Meeting of the fourteen member Deputy Speaker Sanbor of Minister Mukul Sangma. In the day’s meeting of the executive Sectional Presidents with Local Sectional to achieve 100% mechanized tracks the Nationalist Congress Sangma, who has been committee of 105th ISC, it was resolved Secretaries discussed about the venues, Party and former Parlia- winning for five consecu- that the Osmania University, Hyderabad, sectional programmes and other infra- Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): possible because of smart railway track to remove mentary Secretary Robi- tive terms from Ampa- should refund the registration fees paid structural facilities. Later, the Sectional The Rangiya division of the innovation by the Civil muck and all unwanted nus Syngkon, who had tigiri constituency since by the delegates, students, and other Presidents visited the proposed venues Northeast Frontier Rail- Engineering department matter which adversely af- joined the BJP and will be 1993, will be contesting participants immediately. along with the Local Sectional Secretaries way has achieved the dis- whereby different kinds fect track drainage. contesting from Pyntho- from two assembly seats The last date of registration by willing for making arrangement to conduct the tinction of being the first of track maintenance ma- Also, the release men- rumkhrah, South Shillong - Ampatigiri and Songsak participants has been extended till March sectional programmes from March 16-20, division among the five chines were clubbed to- tioned that the mainte- and Mokakiaw assembly under Tura parliamentary 5 which was earlier fixed till Feb. 15. 2018 at Manipur University. divisions of NF Railway for gether to form a unit so that nance of tracks is of para- seats, respectively. constituency in the Garo carrying out 100% mecha- all kinds of track mainte- mount importance for safe “Broadly it is almost a Hills region. nized deep screening of nance can be carried out in running of trains. Before final list as we are not con- “Our candidates are tracks. particular section together. track maintenance ma- testing in all the seats. But going to give a good fight Sonowal assures redress to paper mill workers A press release issued Mechanised deep chines running on tracks it- there could be a second against Mukul Sangma Guwahati, Feb. 2 (PTI): human chain tomorrow the matter to higher au- by the NFR Maligaon on screening is said to be the self, like any other coaches list in a few more seats. We and we will ensure that Assam Chief Minister Sar- at the venue of the Global thority. Feb. 2 mentioned that process of screening the were said to have been in- are not ruling it out. May we win both seats,” Kohli bananda Sonowal today Investors’ Summit here, an Sonowal informed the achievement became stones or ballast below the troduced in the year 1995. be on Sunday or Monday said. assured the workers and official release said. them that he would hold employees of Nagaon and A delegation represent- discussion with the chair- Cachar Paper Mill that he ing the workers and em- man cum managing di- SYC organises annual meet would take their grievanc- ployees of Nagaon and rector (CMD) Hindustan Bhutanese Consulate es to the Secretary of the Cachar Paper Mills and Paper Corporation Lim- Our Correspondent Former Member of Parliament, Ad- Union Ministry of Heavy Kagajkal Suraksha Mancha ited on February four in opens in Guwahati Diphu, Feb. 2 (EMN): The Student’s viser HSDC Dr. Jayanta Rongpi who at- Industries and Public En- accompanied by Mori- an attempt to redress their and Youth Council (SYC) organised its tended the meet as chief guest stated that terprises for release of their gaon Deputy Commis- problem. Guwahati, Feb. 2 (PTI): A Modi chose Bhutan to be his annual meet at the office of Hill State one has to obtain clear vision over the or- salary and statutory dues. sioner Hemen Das called He also told them that Bhutanese consulate opened first foreign country visit after Demand Council (HSDC) conference ganisation in order to execute the objec- Following the Chief on the Chief Minister and he would ask Secretary here today and was jointly assuming office in May 2014. hall in Lumding road on Feb. 2, Fri. tive in bold and proper manner. ‘We are Minister’s assurance, the requested his interven- of the Union Ministry of inaugurated by Chief Minister Modi’s announcement of The program was presided by the in confusion state , we need Autonomous Federation of workers and tion for early release of sal- Heavy Industries and Pub- Sarbananda Sonowal and the ‘Act East Policy’ has reposi- President, Karbi Student’s Associa- state, many organisations has deal with employees of Hindustan ary and statutory dues of lic Enterprises to take ap- Himalayan country’s Foreign tioned the north east region tion (KSA) Simion Rongphar. SYC was the issue of autonomous state but we Paper Corporation Lim- workers, employees and propriate steps in consul- Affairs Minister Lyonpo Dam- at the centre of India’s rela- formed in the year 2015 with an objec- are in confusion. So in order to solve our ited’s Nagaon and Cachar associates. tation with the concerned cho Dorji. tions with ASEAN and BBIN tive to curb the menace corruption in long standing issue of autonomous state Paper Mills called off their The Chief Minister as- Ministry for release of their Sonowal said the open- (Bangladesh-Bhutan-India- the twin hills district of Assam. we have to re-unite,’ the former MP said. reported plan of forming sured that he would to take salary and statutory dues. ing of the consulate general’s Nepal) countries. office will not only benefit He also commented that Bhutanese and NE tourists, the historical and cultural pilgrims, students and busi- linkages between Assam and Safexpress to invest INR 100 Crore in northeast nessmen but also strengthen Bhutan have made both the the friendship between the geographical entities their Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): Safexpress, In- Sonowal, the Minister of Industries & National Highway 31. This logistics facil- Express Distribution, 3PL and Consult- people of Assam and neigh- respective natural friends and dia’s largest Supply Chain and Logistics Commerce, Chandra Mohan Patowary, ity is functional 24x7x365 and ensures ing. The firm provides value-added bouring states and Bhutan. partners. Thanking Tobgay company has announced the biggest- as well as several other people who have excellent connectivity of Northeast with logistics services for 8 different business “I am particularly happy and Dorji for announcing a ever investment by a Logistics Company collectively worked very hard to bring the rest of India.” verticals ranging from Apparel & Life- that Bhutan has opened its direct flight service between in the Northeast region. Northeast to the centrestage of invest- Explaining about the massive logis- style, Healthcare, Hi-Tech, Publishing consulate in Guwahati this India-Bhutan and Singapore, At the occasion of the Advantage ment.” tics network created by Safexpress in to Automotive, Engineering & Electrical year which commemorates Sonowal said that the move Assam Global Investors Summit being Jain added, “Northeast is one of the Northeast, Kanaujia said, “Northeast has Hardware, FMCG & Consumer Electron- the golden jubilee of estab- will propel inter-regional scheduled to be held on Feb. 3 and the most amazing parts of India. The region always been a very high priority region ics and Institutional. lishment of formal diplomatic growth and connectivity in 4th at Guwahati, Rubal Jain, Manag- is home to more than 45 million people for us. We have offices across the whole of Safexpress offers cutting edge logis- relations between India and the backdrop of Act East Pol- ing Director, Safexpress addressed the and has unsurpassable beauty. Assam, Northeast region. Our logistics network tics solutions to its customers, enabling Bhutan. We look forward to icy. media. the biggest state in this belt, has evolved covers even the remotest of the locations, them to focus on their core competen- jointly celebrating our friend- Dorjee said the inaugura- Safexpress, which has the largest itself over the years from being a tradi- and we cover every square inch of North- cies. The firm adds maximum value ship with a series of activities tion of Bhutanese consulate Logistics Network in Northeast, was tional state to a competitive business east. Given our massive logistics network to businesses at every level, right from in India and Bhutan,” he said. here marked the collective representing the Logistics industry at the hub. Assam is also a very crucial loca- within Northeast, we deliver to all 1001 providing world-class warehousing sup- Thanking Bhutanese commitment and unique Summit. Out of the 12 focus industries tion from the point of view of logistics Pincodes in Northeast. With a huge in- port to ensuring time-definite deliveries Prime Minister Tshering To- desire of both Assam and identified by the Government for invest- connectivity of Northeast India with the vestment of Rs. 100 Crores planned by of goods. bgay for accepting the invi- Bhutan to strengthen socio, ment in Northeast in general and Assam rest of the country. The development Safexpress for the region in the field of Safexpress has been significantly tation to attend the maiden economic and cultural ties in particular, Logistics is one of the major of strong ASEAN relationships with logistics, we intend to contribute hugely involved in Indian economic growth Global Investors’ Summit ‘Ad- between the two entities. industries. Mr. Rubal Jain, Managing Northeast is a great boon for the entire in the Northeast growth story, given the saga for close to two decades. With an vantage Assam’, Sonowal said Bhutan, he said, is keenly Director, Safexpress is seen as an icon region and all business entities serving massive role logistics needs to play in the intention of contributing to country’s Tobgay’s visit to the state last looking forward to deepen the in Logistics industry, and hence was the the region.” growth of this region.” economic growth, Safexpress has kept its year shows the importance of bilateral relations between the flagbearer of the industry at this very Speaking at this occasion, Vineet operations India-centric. Safexpress pro- bi-lateral relations both Bhu- two countries and carry for- prestigious Summit. Kanaujia, Vice President – Marketing, About Safexpress vides supply chain & logistics services to tan and Assam attach to their ward the mutual interests and Speaking to the media, Rubal Jain Safexpress said, “Given the vital role As- Safexpress began its journey in 1997 with over 5000 corporate clients. With its fleet respective neighbours. people to people ties between said, “On this momentous occasion, we sam plays in connecting Northeast to a mission of delivering logistics excel- of over 5500 GPS-enabled vehicles and Stating that India and India and Bhutan. are pleased to announce an investment the rest of the country, Safexpress has re- lence to its customers and ensuring their country’s largest distribution network Bhutan share exemplary bi- Its decision of introducing of INR 100 Crore in the Northeast region. cently built up an ultra-modern Logistics success. Today, the firm has firmly en- spanning over 620 destinations, Safex- lateral relations which are direct Drukair flight between ‘We whole-heartedly support this won- Park at Guwahati. We have invested INR trenched itself as the ‘Knowledge Leader’ press serves all 22122 Pincodes of India. unique and special, he said India, Bhutan and Singapore derful initiative by our Prime Minister, 30 Crore in creating this state-of-the-art and ‘Market Leader’ of supply chain & Safexpress covers every square-inch that the deep-rooted rela- will take the bilateral rela- Narendra Modi to boost investment in Logistics Park at Guwahati. This facility logistics industry in India. of India. For more information, please tion is evident from the fact tions to the next stage, Dorjee this region. We also sincerely compliment spans over an area of more than 1 million Safexpress offers a wide range of in- contact: Priya Dewan, 98111 08124, olive- that Prime Minister Narendra added. the Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda square feet, and is located strategically on novative supply chain services including [email protected] EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, Fabruary 3, 2018 BUSINESS 5 NEWS IN BRIEF Govt expects winning bidder Bajaj Auto’s Q3 Sensex crashes 840 pts on standalone net for Air India by June-end: Sinha pro t rises 3% New Delhi, Feb. 2 (PTI): The gov- and the legal closing of this Mumbai, Feb. 2 (IANS): Budget woes, Nifty below 10,800 ernment expects to complete transaction by end of this calen- Two- and three-wheeler Mumbai, Feb 2 (PTI) Bench- session fall since August the privatisation of Air India by dar year,” Sinha said, adding that manufacturer Bajaj Auto mark Sensex plummeted 840 24, 2015, when it had lost year-end and the winning bid- so far two formal expressions of on Friday reported a 3 points on Friday -- its big- 1,624.51 points. der is likely to be known by the interest have been received by per cent rise in its stan- gest single-day fall in two- The broader NSE Nifty end of June, Union minister Jay- the ministry. dalone net profit for the and-a-half years -- while cracked below the 10,800- ant Sinha said today. Legal closing means that by quarter ended on De- the NSE Nifty ended below mark by tanking 256.30 The debt-laden carrier, which that time, “all of the legal agree- cember 31. According the 10,800-mark as the post- points, or 2.33 per cent, to is staying afloat on taxpayers’ ments, security clearances, to the company, its net Budget sell-off continued 10,760.60 at close. Intra-day, money, would be put up for sale transfer of assets, transfer of profit during the quarter for the second straight day. it hit a low of 10,736.10. as “four different entities”, while title, deeds, everything will be under review increased The Budget 2018-19 Presenting the Budget on private players can have at least complete. So Air India will be to Rs 952.44 crore from presented on Thursday im- Thursday, Finance Minister 51 per cent stake in the airline. operated by somebody else”, he Rs 924.62 crore earned posed long- term capital Arun Jaitley also projected a The Minister of State for noted. The expression of interest during the correspond- gains tax of 10 per cent on fiscal deficit of 3.5 per cent Civil Aviation said the informa- in Air India disinvestment has ing period of 2016-17. equities. of GDP for current fiscal tion memorandum for the pro- come from no-frills airline In- Further, the company Investors will also have against the earlier target of posed strategic disinvestment of diGo and a foreign bidder, about reported that its total in- to pay 10 per cent tax on dis- 3.2 per cent, which also ac- Air India would be issued in the whom details were not disclosed come rose 16.27 per cent tributed income from equi- celerated pace of selling by next few weeks. The memoran- by the minister. to Rs 6,246.23 crore, up ty-oriented mutual funds. participants. dum would lay out details about As part of reviving the ailing from Rs 5,673.42 crore. Market mood suffered Domestic institutional various aspects, including what airline, the government has de- The company’s total another setback after Fitch investors (DIIs) sold shares would be available for bidding, cided on its strategic disinvest- quarterly sales including Ratings on Friday said high worth Rs 358.50 crore, while assets and how much stake the ment last year and a group of exports grew by 18 per debt burden of the govern- foreign portfolio investors government would own, he told ministers, headed by Finance cent to 1,001,469 units ment constrains India’s rat- crashed 839.91 points, or tors sold off shares across all net bought shares worth Rs reporters here. Minister Arun Jaitley, is working from 851,645 units in the ing upgrade. 2.34 per cent to end the day sectors. 1,099.780 crore on Thursday, “We expect to have a win- out the modalities of the stake corresponding period of The flagship Sensex at 35,066.75 as jittery inves- This is its biggest single as per provisional data. ning bidder by the end of June sale. 2016-17. On consolidat- ed basis, the company’s net profit during Q3 rose to Rs 1,013.16 crore from TRAI charts out recommendations Rs 976.82 crore reported Apple posts record $88.3 bn in for Q3 FY17. for National Telecom Policy 2018 revenue despite fall in iPhone sales Hero MotoCorp’s New Delhi, Feb. 2 (IANS): tory Authority of India nectivity to all Gram Pan- Jan. sales up 31% The Indian telecom regu- (TRAI) said the objective chayats to enable wireless San Francisco, Feb. 2 billion. lator on Friday released of the NTP 2018 would be broadband services to in- (IANS): Despite a fall in “We’ve also achieved a New Delhi, Feb. 2 (IANS): the recommendations for to enable access at afford- habitants by 2022. iPhone sales, Apple has significant milestone with Two-wheeler manufacturer the National Telecom Pol- able prices for wireless The TRAI envisions to posted a record revenue our active installed base Hero MotoCorp on Fri- icy (NTP) 2018, in which it broadband services, in- become net become net of $88.3 billion -- a 13 per of devices reaching 1.3 bil- day reported a 31 per cent has set a target to attract cluding through satellite positive in international cent increase from a year lion in January. That’s an rise in its monthly sales for an investment of $100 bil- to 90 per cent population trade of communication ago -- for the holiday sea- increase of 30 per cent in January 2018. According lion in communication by 2022. The TRAI formu- systems and services by son quarter that ended on just two years,” Cook said. to the company, its sales in- by 2022 and planned to lated the recommenda- 2022. The sector regula- December 30 -- pocketing Apple sold a record 22.39 creased to 641,501 units of leapfrog the country into tions being requested by tor aims to deploy 2 mil- $20.1 billion in profits. million smartphones in two-wheelers from 487,088 the top-50 nations in the Department of Telecom- lion public WLAN includ- Apple sold 77.3 mil- the US in the holiday sea- units sold during the corre- ICT Development Index munications to provide ing Wi-Fi hotspots in the lion iPhones in the holi- son last year, increasing sponding month of the pre- day quarter -- roughly one its market share from 37 vious year. released by International policy inputs. country by 2020 and 5 Telecommunication Un- The government aims million by 2022. It said the million units less than per cent to 44 per cent, a “Our robust double what the company had report said on January 31. digit growth in overall two- ion every year. The indus- to finalise the NTP 2018 objective is to enable ac- sold in the same period Since its launch on wheeler sales has been driv- try welcomes it. by March end. The TRAI cess for connecting to 1 en by very strong growth in It also aims to create 2 in its recommendations billion Internet of Things/ a year ago. According to November 3, with nearly both Scooters and Motor- million additional jobs in said the objective of the Machine-to-Machine the company, it now has a eight million units sold, cycles,” said Ashok Bhasin, the ICT sector by 2022. policy would also be to sensors/devices by 2020 1.3 billion active installed of the quarter’s revenue. 2018 second quarter, Ap- iPhone X outsold iPhone Head of Sales, Marketing The Telecom Regula- provide 1Gbps data con- and 5 million by 2022. base of devices globally. Apple’s cash reserves ple forecasts revenue be- 8 and iPhone 8 Plus by a and Customer Care, Hero “We’re thrilled to re- reached $285.1 billion in tween $60 billion and $62 2:1 margin in the US. MotoCorp. “Our cumula- port the biggest quarter the quarter. tive volume for the Financial in Apple’s history, with “Thanks to great oper- Year 2018 (April 17-January Smart Vision broad-based growth that ational and business per- OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER 18) has already crossed the included the highest rev- formance, we achieved NAGALAND : KOHIMA six million sales milestone. enue ever from a new all-time record profit- Email: [email protected] We are confident of main- iPhone lineup,” Apple ability during the quar- No. ELE/IT-14/2017-18 : Dated Kohima, the 2nd February 2018. taining our strong growth CEO Tim Cook said in a ter, with EPS up 16 per trajectory and setting a new statement late on Thurs- cent,” said Luca Maestri, CONTACT CENTRE AND ELECTION CONTROL ROOM industry benchmark in sales day. “iPhone X surpassed Apple’s CFO. “Cash flow Integrating with the National Grievances Service of for the full year. our expectations and from operations was very the Election Commission of India, the State Election has been our top-selling strong at $28.3 billion, Department has set up Contact Centre with Toll Free Vaishali-Yamuna iPhone every week since and we returned $14.5 bil- Number 1950. Citizens can dial the Toll Free Number for any query or complaint. it shipped in November,” lion to investors through Bank Metro To reach the Contact Centre from within Nagaland, Cook added, allaying re- our capital return pro- services to be hit dial Toll Free 1950 and from outside the State, dial Toll ports that iPhone X has gramme,” Maestri added. Free 0370-1950. on Sunday not done well since its Apple’s revenue continues Online queries or complaints can be lodged through the launch. Apple’s earnings to come from iCloud, Ap- National Grievances Service Portal which can be accessed New Delhi, Feb. 2 (IANS): per share rose 16 per cent ple Music, iTunes and the through www.eci.nic.in or www.ceonagaland.nic.in. Passengers travelling be- to $3.89 which is also a App Store -- with an in- In view of the General Election to the 13th Nagaland tween Yamuna Bank and record. International sales crease of 18 percent (year Legislative Assembly, 2018, Control Rooms have also Vaishali by Metro will accounted for 65 per cent over year). For its fiscal PTI been set up in each District. The Contact numbers are have to wait for trains a lit- From left : Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Finance & Controlling Bodo given below: tle longer than usual on Uebber, chairman of the Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Dieter Zetsche and member of the District Control Room Number Sunday. Delhi Metro said Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of the Daimler Trucks and the Daimler Buses Divisions on Friday it has scheduled Martin Daum poses for a picture beside a Smart Vision EQ concept car during the annual press conference Dimapur 9402041695 of the Daimler AG in Stuttgart, Germany, 1 Feb. 2018. Booming sales have been pushing Daimler’s results maintenance work on the further. Peren 9485282730 stretch that afternoon. WANTED TEACHERS Kohima 8794983213 “To undertake planned Pughoboto 8413946105 track maintenance work, MATHEMATICS- B SC train services between Ya- Phek 8837489912 muna Bank and Vaishali LAND FOR SALE SCIENCE - B SC Mokokchung 8787831651 Metro stations of Blue Line Instagram launches new At SETHEKEMA BESA Zunheboto 9615315612/ 8575348478 Area 43000/Sq HINDI- BA will be run on single line for Wokha 9402482495/ 7005452576 two hours only on Sunday,” Rs.90 Per Sq ft a Delhi Metro Rail Corp features for ‘Stories’ Price Negotiable SALARY NEGOTIABLE Mon 8730067484/ 9612014688 Contact No. Longleng 7005743163/ 9862738181 (DMRC) statement said. New Delhi, Feb. 2 (IANS): everything else shared to The maintenance work 8974147562 CONTACT- 8731 86 7422 Tuensang 9612592810/ 8974040350 In a bid to empower us- Stories, it will also disap- D-5031 K-1548 will be done between 12.30 Kiphire 8730016341 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. As a ers and advertisers, Face- pear from their story after GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND result, train services will be book-owned Instagram 24 hours. To access the OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER SD/- provided at a frequency of on Friday launched “Type new feature, users have to KOHIMA::: NAGALAND ( ABHIJIT SINHA ) IAS, around 15 minutes instead Mode” and “Carousel Ads” swipe along the bottom of No. JUDL/SUCC/90/2018-I Dated Kohima, the 19th Jan, 2018 Chief Electoral Ocer, of seven minutes as per the for “Stories” With “Type the screen and “Type” will OBJECTION NOTICE Nagaland, Kohima. Sunday time table. Mode,” users can now show up as a new option Whereas Smti. KILAZIU W/O LT. THECHAMO LOTHA, Pensioner resident of Daklane DMRC said the work share text with different after “Normal” and “Live” Colony, Kohima has applied for issue of Succession Certi cate under the Indian Succession cannot be done at night styles and backgrounds. if they swipe all the way to Act 1925, Part X to draw/withdraw/operate/transfer his/her Late husband-Pension P.O. “due to ambient tempera- The “Carousel Ads” the left. No. Pen/Com-8218/NL/S/11279 of Treasury, Kohima (North). Bank A/C No.10530636527 SBI Main Branch, Kohima, U.B.I Kohima. LIC Policy No- A/C No.1041010166416 & B.O.B, ture constraints”. Serv- feature allows advertisers The feature is avail- Kohima A/C No.10180100004151. Who expired on 09.11.2017. ices on the Blue Line from to have up to three pieces able for iOS and Android Now therefore, public are hereby asked to le claims/objection if any within 1 (one) F.No.NRCM(R)3/2014(Vol-VI) Dated: 02.02.2018 Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida of media per “Stories” ad, devices. The photo-shar- month from the date of issue of this notice. Sd/- SUBJECT : NOTICE FOR ONLINE EXAMINATION OF (T.L.KIUSUMONG TIKHIR) LOWER DIVISION CLERK(LDC)-2016 UNDER DIRECT City Centre will continue as as before it was just one. ing platform also intro- Additional Deputy Commissioner RECRUITMENT AS PER ADVT. NO.02/2015. Kohima: Nagaland usual. “We’re introducing duced “Carousel Ads” for KG-2288 Attention is invited to all candidates who have registered online for the ‘Type’ mode in stories, Instagram “Stories”, thus, post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC)-2016 under Direct Recruitment at this BSE’s Q3 net up 11% a new way to share any- allowing advertisers to Institute against advt No. 02/2015. It is to inform that Agricultural Scientist LAUNCHING OF Recruitment Board (ASRB), ICAR, HQ, New-Delhi will conduct common thing that’s on your mind have up to three pieces examination of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) under Direct Recruitment through Mumbai, Feb. 2 (IANS): with creative text styles of media per “Stories” ad. FORWARD DEMOCRATIC LABOUR PARTY computer based on-line mode examination on 24.02.2018 (Saturday) Stock exchange major BSE and backgrounds - no Before it was just one. at various exam centres across the country. Therefore, all the registered on Friday reported a rise of candidates are requested to visit the ASRB website www.asrb.org.in and photo or video required. “Carousel Ads for In- IN NAGALAND STATE download the 11.18 per cent in its net prof- Now, you can turn your stagram ‘Stories’ behave Admission certi cate and detail information. it during the third quarter most random thoughts the same way as other Asstt. Admn. Ocer WELCOMES ALL INTENDING CANDIDATES DG-724 (Q3) ended December 31, into something colourful ‘Stories’ content, mean- 2017. The stock exchange’s and expressive,” the com- ing you can tap through, TH net profit from total opera- FOR THE 13 NAGALAND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ELECTION. IN THE COURT OF SHRI. S. HUKATO SWU tions during the quarter un- pany wrote in a blog post. swipe back and forth or PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND. After opening the pause the content when- MANIFESTO OF THE PARTY der review rose to Rs 58.67 PROBATE PETITION NO.1 of 2018 camera, users will see ever you’d like,” the com-  Nagaland needs AGRICULTURAL REFORMS crore from Rs 52.77 crore re- Whereas the Petitioners Smit. Meena Devi ported in the corresponding “Type” next to “Normal” pany added in the blog  Nagaland needs QUALITY EDUCATION quarter of the previous fis- under the record button. post To learn how the Jain & 2 Others, all daughters of Lt. Sohan Lal Jain cal. According to the BSE, “Tap ‘Type’ and write community and brands  Nagaland needs FREE HEALTH SERVICES (Bakliwal), of Circular Road, Dimapur, Nagaland revenue from operations for whatever comes to mind engage with this new ad  Nagaland needs REFORMATIVE LABOUR LAWS have led a petition praying for Probate of Will of Lt. Q3 FY18 surged by 45.48 and play with different format, Instagram is start- Smt. Kanchan Devi Jain. per cent to Rs 125.70 crore styles to change the look ing with a limited set of  Nagaland needs OVERALL DEVELOPMENT IN Notice is hereby issued to the kins of Lt. Smt. from Rs 86.40 crore during and feel. Then, you can global advertisers such SOCIAL SERVICES Symbol Kanchan Devi Jain inviting objections if any to le the like period of 2016-17. pick different background as Coca-Cola (@cocaco- before this Court on or before 06th day of March 2018 “The Board of Direc- colours, highlight words lamx) and Paramount (@ Contact No: +919436014564 as to why the prayer of the petitioners shall not be tors of the BSE... have rec- and phrases or add a paramountpics). “We’ll Email: [email protected] granted. ommended a payment of background photo,” the share more when Carou- Given under my hand and seal of this Court this interim dividend of Rs 5 per State Oce: OB 31 Naga Shopping Arcade, Super Market, company added. sel Ads for Instagram Sto- 24th day of January 2018. equity share of face value Users can also use new ries is more widely availa- Nagarjan, Dimapur -797112, Nagaland Principal District & Sessions Judge Rs 2 each,” the BSE said in styles when adding text to ble,” the Facebook-owned a statement. Issued by: convenor, media cell Dimapur Nagaland any photo or video. Like company said. D-5032 D-5030 EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 3, 2018 6 Leadership Skills For 21st Century (A Perspective) effectively is a crucial leadership and get all parties moving forward. tive at all times. Appreciate when less you are able to see yourself Fr Paul Lelen Haokip skill. Communication is not just You can’t leave out a party or sec- they do well. Even if you are absent and your organisation through re- t is easier to talk or write about listening attentively to others and tion and go ahead. This model will and disabled, your team members search and development. Research The Lottery Winner leadership than enter into its responding appropriately to their hamper your growth and peace in should be able to do as good as you will tell you your flaws and helps praxis dimension. Leaders lead concerns. It also includes sharing your company or institute. Internal have done or even better. you improve your performance. while managers manage. Roles your valuable information, ask- harmony and cordial relationship 7. Reward and Response: Your strengths, weakness, oppor- Who Dropped Dead Iand expectations of being a leader ing intelligent questions, solicit- are the two oars for work commit- tunities and threats could be inter- Keep in mind that you are running ing input and new ideas, clarify- ment and organization’s growth. So nal or external in nature. Knowing are diverse. So being equipped is this company or institute with the ing misunderstandings, and being when conflicts happen, recognize your present (positive & negative) the only dress necessary if a leader mighty help of your team mates. clear about what you want. Com- them and embrace them. Shying condition itself is a development. and Other Thought- wants to lead (well). There seems Do not fail to reward their good munication is not to impose your away from them or pretending as it Invest in Research and Develop- to be more problems with trusted- deeds. Small acts of acknowledg- authority or create an air of supe- they are not there is not a solution ment if you and your organization upon-leadership than attained- ment will create miracles for hap- riority but to inspire and energize in any case. want to survive in this fast chang- Provoking Tales leadership by merit and hard work. piness and satisfaction in the lives your team. This can lead to synergy ing market scenario. The former could be assumed with- 5. Lead by Example: of team mates. Respond to their that can act as needed fuel for bet- out much preparation (even une- It pleases many leaders to give ad- needs – personal, health, fam- 10. 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So, set things in Lotteries are on my mind after under conditions of uncertainty. ing to set high standards for your- perspective towards creating an expected to define and communi- Water tight compartmentalisa- listening to a shy but irritatingly It is relating to the identification self as well. In fact, you should be organization by taking into consid- cate his/her Vision to colleagues. As tion and independence schools nice reader whom I shall call Mr. of long-term or overall aims and willing to work harder and longer eration all the stakeholders. a leader you should be able to paint of thought are outdated. They are Goody. He believes that a recent interests and the means of achiev- than them. Aligning your words a vivid picture of where you are shown the back door long back. Conclusion: spate of news reports about lottery ing them. A leader should think at and actions will help to build trust heading yourself and taking your Now, the philosophy of comple- These are but just ten skills for be- winners contain A Message To Hu- a higher level than just what needs and make your team more willing group. Take time to formulate your mentarity and relationality are in ing effective leaders. If you want manity. to get done today. The future starts to follow your example. vision clearly, else you confuse oth- the market for better function- to know more and be better than True story: A man who won a not next year, not next week, but ers and the institute, organization 6. Empower Others: ing and growth. The Philosophy yesterday, you need to learn fur- fortune on a lottery spent some of now. So it deserves your utmost at- you lead. Instead of leading with Always be open to change and be of complementarity, meeting of ther Build your dream a little today, it on a medical check-up. The doc- tention. It is not a wishful or once- a blur vision, it will be better idea willing to share what you have. Do paths, ideologies, thought patterns, a little tomorrow. You may be slow tor congratulated him on his win- a-while thinking but a regularly to step down and show the chair not think that by sharing your ex- cultures, value system is the way, in your progress but never stop try- nings -- and told him he had only a thinking about the bigger picture of leadership to someone capable. pertise and knowledge, you team the truth and the style of today. No ing and never stop walking. Lead- few weeks to live. The winner went for your work. Keep your plans for A leader without clear vision is a members are going to be better discipline of function is so rich that ers are not born but moulded and home, hugged his family members a year, five Years Plan etc. starting point of confusion. Do not than you and you run the risk of be- it needs no enrichment from any formed. Challenges are many but and died. That sounds like an ur- isolate your dream. Connect with 4. Get Good at Dealing with Con- ing defeated. No. In fact, great lead- other discipline, and not discipline they are not impossible either. To ban legend, but it's a news report your team will make you achieve flict: ers have a sense of ownership over is so poor that it cannot enrich any lead is to bleed. To progress, you about a New York guy named Don- your vision better and faster. As long as human beings exist, their work and believe that what other. No organization, company, need hard work, long term think- ald Savastano. His funeral was a 2. Communicate Effectively: there will be some sort of conflict they’re doing is meaningful. Create institute can survive on its own. ing and collaborative network. You few days ago. and mismatch. 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Not wanting to inconvenience the shop staffer, she paid the higher price -- and Treat Mental Insecurities, Why Polar Bears are Starving won a fortune. "See how the Uni- he polar bear population is declining fast as meaning they weren't catching enough fat-rich ma- verse rewarded her for being nice," they are unable to catch enough prey to meet rine mammal prey to meet their energy demands. Mr. Goody asked. Health Follows (Health Tips) their energy needs, says a study. "This was at the start of the period from April I asked contacts for comments. felt confident not only about the The researchers found that these animals through July when polar bears catch most of their prey A Delhi correspondent forwarded Dr. Debraj Shome | IANS haveT higher metabolic rates than previously thought, and put on most of the body fat they need to sustain me a 2016 story about a young "corrected" face but also about their and climate change is adversely affecting their envi- them throughout the year," Pagano said. labourer from West Bengal who ositive self-esteem is some- personality as a whole. Patients, who have chosen to go for treatment, as ronment for hunting enough prey. But climate change is having dramatic effects on managed to find a day's work in thing that gives us the The study, published in the journal Science, reveals the Arctic sea ice, forcing polar bears to move greater South India and spent some of his strength to take charge of opposed to the ones that decided not to, have claimed this has "enriched" the physiological mechanisms behind observed de- distances and making it harder for them to catch prey, earnings to help a disabled lottery our lives and feel good about clines in polar bear populations, said first author An- the study said. ticket salesman. His ticket turned Pourselves. The mind plays a dispro- their lives. Is looking good and having con- thony Pagano from the University of California, Santa In the Beaufort Sea, sea ice starts to retreat away out to be so valuable that he raced portionate role in our lives and how Cruz, US. from the continental shelf in July, and most of the to the police station in Kerala and it feels can drive how the body ends fidence all about vanity then? I don't think so. "We've been documenting declines in polar bear bears move north on the ice as it retreats. refused to come out for two days. up feeling. Thus, from borderline survival rates, body condition and population num- As the Arctic warms and more sea ice melts, the My Indonesian correspondent personality disorders to depression, The increasing preference for non-surgical treatment has account- bers over the past decade," he said. bears are having to move much greater distances than was more sceptical. "Lotteries give there are many disorders that could "This study identifies the mechanisms that are previously. This causes them to expend more energy you a one in 100 million chance affect people with low self-esteem. ed for a 64 per cent market share and is expected to grow further by 2020. driving those declines by looking at the actual energy during the summer, when they are fasting until the ice of not going to work tomorrow. A We as doctors do counsel people needs of polar bears and how often they're able to returns to the continental shelf in the fall, the study said. night out with your buddies gives to think highly of themselves, without The growing market is because of the growing importance of facial aesthet- catch seals," Pagano, who is also a wildlife biologist In other areas, such as Hudson Bay, most bears you a one in four chance of not go- bothering about "frivolous aspects" with the US Geological Survey (USGS), said. move onto land when the sea ice retreats. ing to work tomorrow," he said. like looks. But man is a social animal ics. Cosmetic surgery is slowly gaining popularity among the male popula- The researchers monitored the behaviour, hunting There, Arctic warming means the sea ice is break- Good point. Still. I know peo- and the way people respond and re- success and metabolic rates of adult female polar bears ing up earlier in the summer and returning later in the ple say that they'd quit their jobs act to us can drive our self-esteem tion as well, and this is expected to in- tensify in the coming years. There has without cubs as they hunted for prey on the sea ice of autumn, forcing bears to spend more time on land. if they won the lottery, but surely it and our perceptions of our value. So, the Beaufort Sea of the Arctic Ocean, in the spring. "Either way, it's an issue of how much fat they can would be WAY more fun to stay at while counseling is considered to be been a considerable increase in both surgical and nonsurgical procedures High-tech collars on the bears recorded video, lo- put on before the ice starts to break up, and then how work and misbehave all the time? the first resort for all such conditions, cations and activity levels over a period of eight to 11 much energy are they having to expend," Pagano said. A colleague known for his this may not be a long-term solution, performed over the past five years. According to a recent study, approxi- days, while metabolic tracers enabled the team to de- USGS researchers have been studying polar bears scepticism sneered at my choice of especially for those whose faces have termine how much energy the bears expended. in the Beaufort Sea area since the 1980s. topic. "More than 99.999 per cent undergone radical changes with age mately 70 per cent of men have shown a great deal of interest in cosmetic The field metabolic rates they measured averaged Their most recent population estimate indicates of lottery transactions are worth- or those who have had debilitating more than 50 per cent higher than previous studies the polar bear population has declined by about 40 per less bits of paper being exchanged disease and accidents destroy their procedures, wherein a balanced nose, face rejuvenation, hair transplants had predicted. cent over the past decade. for actual money," he said. "Buy- face and their looks. It has been clini- Five of the nine bears in the study lost body mass, Source: IANS ers get nothing but the question- cally proven that medical interven- and many other such procedures are commonly preferred by men. able 'joy' of playing the game and tions can go a long way in making choosing their own numbers." victims of such disorders feel em- The medical community is con- ducting more research on the subject Right on cue, a company called powered and more confident about Rare 200 Million-Year-Old Fossil Discovered Jackpot Dotcom sent a press re- themselves. to understand how face treatments like facelift could be leveraged to en- ritish paleontologists lery at Leicester. The new discovery, published lease saying it has set up a sub- Does looking good make patients hance people's morale, confidence have discovered a rare He spotted several unusual fea- in the journal Geological Jour- scription service. Lottery firms get feel better? and consequently their overall health. 200 million-year-old Ich- tures of the bones and determined nal, is from a time known as the buyers' cash automatically every In a study conducted on patients Cosmetic interventions intended thyosaur specimen from that the features were unique. Triassic-Jurassic boundary, right month, and buyers don't even get who battle with their personal inse- to boost one's self-esteem and im- aB private collection 22 years after it But some paleontologists after a world-wide mass extinc- the pleasure of playing the game curities revolving around their physi- proving the perception of one's body was originally found. Ichthyosaurs questioned this and said it was tion. and choosing their own numbers. cal appearances, reports indicated a image could be opted by those who were a type of sea-going reptile just 'variation' of an existing spe- For these reasons, the team I'd never sign up for something so great deal of positive change in them would like to find a permanent so- that lived during the time of the cies, Lomax noted. have been unable to determine ex- idiotic. (But I'll still feel cheated to psychologically, once they looked lution to their emotional insecuri- dinosaurs. Thus, collaborating with fos- actly whether the Ichthyosaur was read about the winners.) fresher and more rejuvenated physi- ties, pertaining to confidence. Facial The new fossil belongs to a rare sil collector Simon Carpenter, of latest Triassic or earliest Jurassic I'll give the last word to Mr. cally. Such patients often reported Plastic Surgery can definitely make species of "sea reptile" known as Somerset, Lomax re-discovered a in age, although it is roughly 200 Goody, whom I secretly like: "I deteriorating health, which was co- a huge difference for people, as "We Wahlisaurus massarae and is the specimen of Wahlisaurus, origi- million-year-old. always wanted to win the lottery related to their low self-esteem. The treat the face, but ultimately impact second known specimen of the nally collected in 1996 from a "When you have just one spec- but one day I looked around at my results, interestingly, showed amaz- the brain". entire species. quarry in northern Somerset. imen, 'variation' can be called beautiful family and realised that I already had." ing results on their health, after cos- (Dr. Debraj Shome is a facial plastic In 2016, Dean Lomax palaeon- The specimen had an almost upon, but when you double the metic interventions to make them tologist at the University of Man- complete coracoid bone (part of number of specimens you have it Awww. surgeon and Director, The Esthetic (Nury Vittachi is an Asia-based look better. Patients have felt "better" Clinics. The views expressed are chester had discovered Wahlisau- the pectoral girdle) that has exact- gives even more credibility to your and less depressed over the course of rus massarae from the collections ly the same unique features of the research," Lomax said. frequent traveller. Send ideas and personal. He can be contacted at comments via his Facebook page) months after their treatment. They [email protected] ) of New Walk Museum and Art Gal- same bone in Wahlisaurus. Source: IANS

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guiding the discussions along their inter- was commissioned by member states – was agreement until the following Priti Patnaik | thewire.in ests. (Official statements made by some of taken up. morning. the member states can be read here). The comprehensive review of the strat- Sources alleged that US, UK, s the business of global health ex- egy charts the negotiations at WHO, the Japan and Switzerland blocked pands, inevitably the gatekeepers The roadmap for access to medicines landmark report of the Consultative Expert elements of the recommenda- of international trade and invest- At the meeting, member states discussed a Working Group on Research and Develop- tions on transparency on costs ment have become important at report submitted to the Board on address- ment (CEWG), discusses the developments of research and development, WorldA Health Organization (WHO) – the ing the global shortage of, and access to, in IP and innovation, documents the var- delinking prices of drugs and axis on which public health policy rests. Of medicines and vaccines. After many delib- ied and diverse efforts to improve access to costs of R&D and TRIPS flexibili- the many policies that get formulated at erations before and during the board meet- medicines including issuances of compul- ties during the consultations of Ŷ,/sͲƉŽƐŝƟǀĞŶŝŶĞͲLJĞĂƌͲŽůĚ WHO, discussions on the access to medi- ing, countries managed to get the Board ŝŶ^ŽƵƚŚĨƌŝĐĂƐŚŽǁƐŝŶϮϬϭϰ sory licenses for drugs, and other emerging the working group. cines including cost of drugs, transpar- to approve this decision that essentially ƚŚĞ ĂƌƐĞŶĂů ŽĨ ĂŶƟƌĞƚƌŽǀŝƌĂů challenges spread over the last decade until It was only the next morn- ency in research and development, transfer asks Tedros to consult with countries and ƉŝůůƐŚĞŵƵƐƚƚĂŬĞ͘ now. ing when the members reached Credit: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters of technology have been contentious for work on “a roadmap to improve access to The strategy failed on implementation an agreement on the text of the years. In parallel, how the UN’s only norms- medicines and vaccines, including activi- and the review streamlines the previous decision that turned out to be setting body engages with non-state actors ties, actions and deliverables for the period work on the strategy and distilled 33 rec- a watered down version of the list price of HepC treatment in the Nether- while dealing with policies that have impli- 2019−2023”. ommendations with a budget estimate of originally proposed decision. The board lands is Euro 41,000. There are an estimated cations for giant businesses, has also drawn The Executive Board has now recom- a little more than US $30 million to imple- now recommended this decision to be 28,000 HepC positive people in the country. attention. mended that this decision be adopted by ment it effectively over the next five years. adopted by the assembly in May. In the scenario that everyone is treated, At this decisive stage in his tenure at the World Health Assembly in May this year. The review also listed 17 high-priority ac- “You can imagine what happened in- medicines would cost Euro 1,148,000,000. WHO, Director General Dr Tedros Adh- Further, such a roadmap will be considered tions to meet hasten implementation of the side the room,” one exhausted delegate If the Netherlands would purchase gener- anom Ghebreyesus sits down to decide in 2019 at WHO meetings. strategy. told The Wire soon after the decision was ics with a compulsory license it can access who gets a seat on the table and how he Some countries have informally called Among others, the recommendations approved by the board. Overall, countries the Euro 120 treatment offered by Pharco would preside over seemingly irreconcil- this document and the decision as “the pushed for national laws to reflect TRIPS were satisfied that they were able to save and the total medicines bill would be Euro able positions among member states on access to medicines agenda” with an over- flexibilities and improve transparency in the bulk of the recommendations in the re- 3,360,000. Even a small part of those savings matters such as access to affordable drugs. arching framework that will govern all these R&D costs in addition to asking countries port. “It is better than nothing,” the delegate would pay for WHO’s work on GSPoA and Luckily for Tedros, his team and a constel- issues collectively at WHO. to commit spending at least 0.01% of their reasoned. more.” lation of invested member states will guide “This effectively and firmly pins the ac- gross domestic product to basic and ap- Essentially, the contentious recommen- The DG has also been asked to come his decision-making on such crucial mat- cess agenda in the WHO framework for the plied research relevant to the health needs dations that bothered the U.S. and others back with a report on the implementation ters that are central to his aim of providing coming five years,” a delegate from one of of developing countries. The decision on specifically on transparency around R&D of the recommendations in 2020. “For now, Universal Health Coverage to a billion peo- the developed countries told The Wire. this matter was the heart of the conflict on costs were removed. In addition, the rec- countries have kicked the can down the ple more among his other priorities. As previously reported, getting some access to medicines at the EB. ommendation that asked countries “to road and deferred immediate action,” a At the conclusion of the 142nd Execu- contentious issues formally placed at WHO The US and Switzerland, followed by Ja- identify essential medicines that are at risk source said. tive Board meeting last week, it is unclear meetings have not been straight forward, so pan held a position that they were unable to of being in short supply and mechanisms These efforts on the GSPoA are being the direction or the force with which the a few countries are counting this as a stra- support the decision. The US said that there to avoid shortages, and disseminate related seen as a subset of the overall access to Tedros administration will align on such is- tegic win. was not enough consensus on the goals of information accordingly,” was done away medicines agenda discussed earlier. A few sues. But this period is crucial. The issue of shortage of, and access to the recommendations suggested by the with. So was the suggestion that countries member states are keen on keeping the “Early in the tenure, leaders tend to get medicines and vaccines, has repeatedly overall review of the strategy. (Some of the commit spending on R&D. discussions on access to medicines active locked into positions that become very dif- featured at key WHO meetings over the recommendations were not a part of the The final text saw “national context” at WHO. “We will use several parallel tracks ficult to get out of. Inertia in policy-making last few years. What was contentious this original strategy and were not negotiated, feature in the decision. This means that to keep the access issue on the agenda. sets in. So Tedros will have to be careful time was the explicit mention of the rec- it was pointed out.) This effectively blocked countries can adopt the recommendations The wider roadmap on the access to medi- about the position he takes,” James Love of ommendations of the UN High Level Panel the decision from being approved even as in line with their national priorities. Sources cines, the specific recommendations of the Knowledge Ecology International told The (UNHLP) on Access to Medicines which member states pushed for consideration of said that most of the countries were not in GSPoA strategy and simultaneously push Wire. had divided countries and the mapping of the recommendations, fuelled by sustained favour of committing to spending a desig- for new resolutions where countries will From prohibitive cancer drugs that these by WHO in the official document. efforts of more than 10 years on the matter. nated part of their GDP on basic and ap- need to actually commit, such as the reso- make it harder to fight the rising burden At the meeting Brazil, India and oth- The US made it clear that it was unhap- plied research relevant to the health needs lution on cancer prevention and control of non-communicable diseases; making ers commended WHO for referencing the py with WHO’s advocacy role on matters of developing countries. that was adopted last year,” a country del- resources available to fight microbial drug UNHLP recommendations and appealed including on intellectual property – an area As a result, the revised decision makes egate said. resistance; investments for neglected tropi- that these should be discussed and taken the US considered, as being outside the the implementation of these recommenda- On his part, it is hard to read how Tedros cal diseases , or getting access to timely di- forward within the organisation. “It is politi- institution’s mandated expertise. It feared tions less effective and more vulnerable to will push ahead on the issue of access. At the agnostics – access issues are a cornerstone cally symbolic that the UNHLP recommen- that potential long-term consequences to vagaries of national politics and interests. meeting he indicated a strong leadership for equitable health systems worldwide dations featured in a document that was global innovation would be devastating. In “In any case, WHO cannot tell countries of WHO on access to medicines. “We have even as overall health systems strengthen- finally approved by the Board,” one country addition, it effectively dictated what WHO what to do,” one developing country del- transformed a department on access into a ing driven by countries is important. delegate said. can and cannot do. “The United States egate said. cluster (within WHO),” he said. In addition, While a significant part of the global Among the UN panel’s most significant maintains it’s inappropriate for WHO to At the same time, nothing stops coun- member states and other stakeholder wel- disease burdens manifest in the developing recommendations is that “governments intervene on matters in the domain of the tries to implement these recommenda- comed the appointment of Dr Mariângela world, the rewards for fighting these health and the private sector must refrain from World Trade Organization, particularly with tions, with or without support from WHO, Batista Galvão Simão, WHO’s new assistant conditions accrue to global pharmaceutical explicit or implicit threats, tactics or strat- respect to interpreting member states’ le- another country delegate told The Wire. director-general for drug access, vaccines, companies often located it developed mar- egies that undermine the right of the WTO gally binding TRIPS obligations.” (This also The task for the WHO secretariat is cut and pharmaceuticals. kets. But what has changed over the years Members to use TRIPS [the agreement on follows the stringent opposition of the US out. The recommendations have specific He also seems to be of the view that that have come to affect such facile calcula- Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights] to the UNHLP panel and the strategy that actions that WHO can implement includ- there should be holistic discussions on ac- tions is the high cost of drugs that affect rich flexibilities”. The panel said that undue pushes for WHO’s role in supporting the ing advocating for national laws to reflect cess to medicines, instead of only focusing countries as well, eating into their health political or commercial pressure, includ- implementation of TRIPS flexibilities.) TRIPS flexibilities and for use these laws on delinking prices of drugs with costs of budgets and denying medicines to those ing punitive measures against offending The US, which is not a member of the to enable transfer of health technologies in R&D. in need. In addition, the benefits accruing members, should be reported to the WTO Executive Board, called for a drafting group countries. Private sector engagement to generic producers of cheap drugs in alli- secretariat and its members. (This, among to revise the text of the decision related “It appears the American industry was ance with pharmaceutical giants have also other recommendations has been deemed In his many public statements on the mat- to the recommendations. Japan, a board largely against many of the recommenda- changed the dynamics. problematic by the US). ter of engagement with non-state actors, member seconded the need for a drafting tions of the overall review of the GSPoA All these factors come to influence dis- In a statement at the meeting India said, Tedros has been bold in his articulation on group. strategy. What was finally agreed lacks the cussions at WHO during events such as the “…Equitable access to medicines is denied the importance of working with the private Brazil led a blistering defence on the venom of the original strong recommenda- executive board meeting last week. While due to market distortions and price bar- sector to deliver on the Sustainable Devel- importance of not delaying the imple- tions,” a source said. these issues have festered in Geneva for a riers to procurement which may include opment Goals. “We should not be shy about mentation of the recommendations. Bra- “The US opposition to transparency on long time, it is interesting to note the un- IP provisions, extremely tight regulatory working with the private sector,” he said zil assured countries that the GSPoA is not costs related to research and development derlying change in politics that has come to standards and monopolies.” In addition, during the EB meeting, adding that he had against protection of intellectual property is strategic. ‘We do not want to tell you how govern the discussions on access to medi- the country also requested a detailed dis- met with representatives from the private and that the recommendations do not much it costs, because then we cannot cines. cussion on the recommendations of the sector twice. (Later this month, WTO, WHO threaten any industry. “We cannot reopen charge high prices for drugs and make prof- This story will describe how discussions UNSG’s HLP Report on access to medi- and WIPO host trilateral symposium on the TRIPS agreement here”, the representa- its’, seems to be their position.’ It is unfortu- on two separate decisions related to access cines, particularly with respect to the use of Sustainable Development Goals: Innova- tive from Brazil declared. The goal was to nate,” Love of KEI said. to medicines unfolded at the meeting and TRIPS flexibilities. tive technologies to promote healthy lives implement TRIPS and its flexibilities to One of the most important parts of the what they mean for the future. India also drew attention to the 1st and well-being) meet public health needs. decision that was left out of the final deci- In the first such contested debate on World Conference on Access to Medical In a significant statement, India like Soon other countries including Iraq, sion was committing to spending upwards medicines under Team Tedros, the EB en- products and International Laws for Trade others called for a follow up of the Frame- Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Colombia, Thailand, of US $30 million to implement the recom- capsulated how tense the fight is likely to be and Health, held in November 2017 in New work of Engagement with Non-State Actors The Netherlands among others coalesced mendations. (The annual budget of WHO is in the coming months and years. Delhi. A report on the conference was sub- (FENSA) that was adopted two years ago by around the position of Brazil. France, Ger- in the region of US $2 billion.) While WHO As mentioned earlier, the meeting saw mitted to WHO. It makes specific recom- WHO. “A comprehensive conflict of inter- many, Sweden aligned with Canada to cre- will need resources to implement the strat- the United States and it allies on these is- mendations for governments and other est policy covering both institutional and ate a drafting group to revise the text of the egy, countries can also come together to sues (Switzerland, Japan, the United King- international organizations. individual interests is yet to be developed.” decision. find the budget necessary to implement it. dom) not unchallenged by emerging coali- India also cautioned that any collaboration Public health, IP and innovation – the Brazil maintained its position and tried Citing an illustrative example on how tions of member states. Brazil led the way, in R&D should be in line with the FENSA drama to forge a way forward by stating that any countries can raise money, Ellen ‘t Hoen, while India pushed for behind-the-scenes framework. revision will be limited to one or two chang- an expert on medicines law and policy ex- manoeuvres, not unlike others countries in- The session that saw the most fireworks last The framework does not apply to es in recommendations. plained to The Wire, “If countries that pay cluding Colombia. Among European Union week was when the overall programme re- countries and their engagement with The consultations between countries the brand price for HepC medicines would countries, Malta, The Netherlands, Greece, view of the global strategy and plan of ac- non-state actors, it only applies to the WHO outside of the EB proceedings continued switch to purchasing generics those sav- Portugal and others played their part in tion on public health, innovation and in- secretariat – something the new team must tellectual property (GSPoA) – a report that over the course of the day without any ings would royally pay for WHO’s work. The soon address.

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Go ahead and ex- sorely tempted to depart from the program. Be as firm someone you care for is upset. At times like this, it’s may find that some of these recollections make you plore this new interest. It will be intriguing and at the as you can, but remember that we all need a little in- really best to listen rather than try to give advice. Your feel more emotional than you should. Let them all go. same time could help you release old traumas or pho- dulgence occasionally. Chocolate cake and ice cream partner probably just needs to talk it out. Be patient This is a necessary release. Channeling your feelings bias. Enjoy! might not be on your diet, but think of them as emo- and all will be well. into creative work could prove cathartic. By the end of tional health food. Enjoy a little bit! the day you should feel great. Go with the flow. TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): Are you wor- SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): A close friend ried about the psychological and emo- LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): Are you into abstract or your love partner may present you with a AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): Are you sud- tional state of a friend, Taurus? Don’t get art forms, Leo? Today you could find yourself gift, Scorpio. You’ll be touched but you’ll also denly falling for an old friend, Aquarius? This yourself too worked up over it. Your friend irresistibly drawn to them, whether blank feel uncomfortable. Maybe the present is may have you confused and a little fright- is probably more troubled about money than any- verse, abstract painting, or New Age music. If costly or not something you really like. You might also ened since you’ve never viewed this person thing else. If this is your love partner, you should be you’re into the arts yourself, you might want to try your feel that your friend is too eager. What you do in this in this way before. However, this person probably does especially careful not to push for confidences, as hand at whatever discipline appeals to you the most. If situation is, of course, up to you. Tip: don’t refuse the reciprocate the attraction, so don’t completely write it this could be a turn-off. Your beloved will talk to you you aren’t, attend a concert, stroll through an art gal- gift unless you genuinely feel it’s totally inappropriate. off. Consider this: could this person be a strong part of when the time is right. In the meantime, be patient lery, or go to a poetry reading. Whatever you do, enjoy And definitely don’t give it back because that’s what your future? How well do you know each other? Do you and a good listener. your day! your mother would do! respect this person the way you should? If the answers to these questions are positive, give it a try! GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 21): Your current love VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): Have you been toy- SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): Love mat- interest could be experiencing some fam- ing with the idea of redecorating your house, ters may seem to be far worse than they really PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): Are you in love, ily problems, Gemini. Therefore, don’t expect Virgo? If so, you might actually come up with are, Sagittarius. Emotion runs high as your Pisces? You might find that thoughts of your too much scintillating conversation this eve- a few solid ideas, although you’ll have a dif- current love interest seems preoccupied and beloved haunt you today, even while you’re ning. Your partner may seem preoccupied and not be ficult time deciding among them. Sometimes making uncommunicative; however, it wouldn’t be a good idea apart. Desire and passion could be practical- in the best of moods. Rest assured that this has nothing a list can help you work out the details of each and to let your insecurities get the best of you and lash out. ly obsessive, and they’ll interfere with your other proj- to do with you. Don’t let your insecurities get the best discern which is the most workable at this time. Look Your partner’s heart is with you, though the mind is ects if you aren’t careful. Try to stay focused on the tasks of you. Don’t demand an explanation. Be there, even if at home decorating magazines and furniture catalogs. another matter. Family or career problems are getting at hand and make a date to get together with your part- it means being silent, and let your partner think things Write down what appeals to you. You’ll decide some- in the way of your enjoyment of each other. Bite your ner later. After all, you want to keep all departments of out. This is tactful and will certainly be appreciated. thing. What fun! tongue, be patient, and hang in there. your life in their proper perspective!

7KHFRQWHQWVRIDUWLFOHVRQWKLVSDJHGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÀHFWWKH(GLWRUDOYLHZRUSROLF\RIWKHSDSHU EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 3, 2018 8 NATION NEWS IN BRIEF Rajya Sabha disrupted over Kasganj clashes, Delhi sealing Rajasthan has given BJP ‘triple ta- New Delhi, Feb. 2 (IANS): urging the Leader of Oppo- noon amid the ruckus. Proceedings in the Rajya sition Ghulam Nabi Azad When the House again laq’— Shatrughan Sinha Sabha were disrupted on to ask his party member to met, the AAP members led Patna, Feb. 2 (IANS): Taunting his BJP party over Friday as opposition par- go back to his seat. by Sanjay Singh trooped its defeat in the Rajasthan bypolls, actor-turned- ties, including Samajwadi Rao continued with his near Chairman’s podium politician Shatrughan Sinha on Friday said the state Party and Aam Aadmi protest amid sloganeering and started sloganeering. had become the first to give the BJP “triple talaq”. Party, raised the issue of by the SP and AAP mem- He accused the union gov- “Breaking news with record breaking disastrous communal clashes in Uttar bers. ernment of ruining the results for ruling party - Rajasthan becomes first Pradesh’s Kasganj and the Blaming the Ut- lives of over seven lakh state to give BJP Triple Talaq. Ajmer: Talaq, Alwar: sealing drive in the national tar Pradesh government traders. Talaq, Mandalgarh: Talaq. “Our opponents winning capital. for the Kasganj violence, Kurien urged the AAP the elections with record margins, giving our party a As the House met for Naresh Agarwal said: members to give proper jolt,” Sinha, BJP MP from Patna Saheb in Bihar, said the day, Rajya Sabha Dep- “Whatever is happening notice on Monday over the in his latest tweet on Friday. In another tweet, Sinha uty Chairman P.J. Kurien at Kasganj is under the issue. But they continued warned the party over its defeat in Rajasthan. “Bet- finished the important patronage of the state gov- with with their protest. ter late than never, otherwise the disastrous results legislative business after PTI ernment and one-sided “Delhi is second home could or would be soon reformed as Tata-Bye-Bye making obituary reference New Delhi: Deputy Chairman P J Kurien conducts the proceedings as various Rajya Sabha members raise action is being taken by the for every MP. So, it is our results. Wake up BJP. Jai Hind.” Sinha has been for those killed in a road protest over communal clashes at Kasganj, in the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi on Friday. administration. The gov- duty to help them. The embarrassing his party by taking a different stand accident in Murshidabad ernment needs to respond Union government can’t time again for the last over one year. On Tuesday, he district of West Bengal. He “Minorities are being ed members of AAP also Kurien repeatedly to it. We want an answer.” be a mere spectator. They joined the Rashtra Manch, a political action group then, allowed the members exploited at Kasganj. With trooped near the podi- asked Rao to return to his Kurien, who asked the should give answer,” Azad launched by former BJP leader Yashwant Sinha, to raise their issues during the help of administration um under Sanjay Singh’s seat and raise the issue agitating SP members to said. bringing together politicians across party lines to Zero Hour. their houses are being van- leadership and were heard through proper notice, but give proper notice for rais- The AAP went back to take on the Centre. Raising the issue of dalised and their voices are shouting slogans over the he neither went back nor ing the issue, made it clear their seats and the Ques- communal clashes at Kas- being suppressed. They are issue of sealing drive in did he utter a word. that he could not force the tion Hour continued after Jallikattu goes to Constitution Bench ganj, SP members Ram- being arrested,” Yadav said. Delhi. “Look at this...what government to respond. Azad spoke on the issue New Delhi, Feb. 2 (IANS): The Supreme Court on gopal Yadav and Naresh As Yadav was raising the Congress member he is doing...Can some- “It’s upto the govern- and urged the Union gov- Friday referred to a five-judge Constitution Bench Agarwal accused the state issue other SP members K.V.P. Ramachandra Rao body do like this...He has ment to reply. I will be ernment to “help the peo- the challenge to the Tamil Nadu law permitting the government of “suppress- trooped near the Chair- also trooped near the become mad...I will take forced to adjourn the ple of Delhi”. “Jallikattu” traditional bull-taming sport that is a ing the voices of minori- man’s podium and started treasury benches holding action against him...Why House. I don’t have other Kurien adjourned the part of the Pongal festivities. “We have formulated ties” and sought a reply shouting slogans. a placard with the slogan should not action be taken option,” he said and ad- House till 2.30 p.m. after five questions,” said Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman from the government. The newly-appoint- ‘Help Andhra Pradesh’. against him...,” Kurien said journed the House till 12 the Question Hour ended. pronouncing the judgement along with Justice Navin Sinha. The court referred the matter after Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) challenged the state law paving way for Jallikattu. Tamil Nadu Court accepts terror charges CBI chargesheets Hooda, has contended that Jallikattu was a centuries-old custom being practised during Pongal festivities and could not be curbed invoking statutory barriers. against Kashmiri separatists RIÀFLDOVLQ0DQHVDUODQGVFDP In one of the hearings, Chief Justice Dipak Misra had Chandigarh, Feb. 2 (IANS): based real estate company in Gurugram (then Gur- New Delhi, Feb. 2 (IANS): A court here on hoor Ahmad Watali and two alleged stone indicated that matter may be referred to the Consti- Alleging a multi-crore scam ABW Builders, Atul Bansal. gaon) district at throwa- Friday accepted framing of terror charges pelters -- Kamran and Javed Ahmed Bhat. tution Bench to resolve the issue once and for all. of prime land in Manesar All three officers were way prices. against Pakistan-based terrorist leaders Bhat of Kulgam district with Kam- in Haryana’s realty gold- powerful Principal Secre- The land was valued, Hafiz Saeed and Syed Salahuddin and ran of Pulwama district in Jammu and 25 IPS officers transferred in Uttar mine district Gurugram, taries to the Chief Minister. at the time, at around seven Kashmiri separatist leaders, accused Kashmir were arrested on September the CBI on Friday filed a The CBI officials from Rs 1,600 crore but was Pradesh of sponsoring and stoking terror in Jammu 5 last year while Watali was arrested on chargesheet in the land Delhi brought documents bought by the builder for Lucknow, Feb. 2 (IANS): The Uttar Pradesh govern- and Kashmir. August 17. deal against former Chief related to the land scam in around Rs 100 crore. ment on Friday transferred 25 Indian Police Service After taking cognisance of a NIA charge The separatists, who were arrested on Minister Bhupinder Singh two almirahs. The land was bought (IPS) officers, including the Additional Director sheet, Judge Tarun Sahrawat directed the July 24, 2017, are Aftab Hilali alias Shahid- Hooda, senior bureau- The CBI registered a between August 2004 and General (ADG) and Inspector General of Police probe agency to supply the copies of the ul-Islam, Ayaz Akbar Khandey, Farooq crats and others in a court case against the accused August 2007. The Congress (IG) Lucknow. The state capital has been rattled charge sheet to the accused. Ahmad Dar alias Bitta Karate, Nayeem in Panchkula adjoining in September 2015 fol- government in Haryana, by a spate of dacoities in the past few days and The court listed the matter for a March Khan, Altaf Ahmad Shah, Raja Mehrajud- Chandigarh. lowing allegations that led by Hooda, remained in the transfers seemingly are a result of the soaring 8 hearing. din Kalwal and Bashir Ahmad Bhat alias The Central Bureau private builders, in con- power from March 2005 to crime graph in the city. Deepak Kumar, the Senior The National Investigation Agency Peer Saifullah. of Investigation filed the spiracy with public serv- October 2014. Superintendent of Police (SSP), however, has been (NIA) on January 18 filed charges under Altaf Ahmad Shah is the son-in-law chargesheet against 34 ac- ants of the Haryana gov- The CBI alleged that spared the stick for now, according to a state Home stringent anti-terror laws against the of hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah cused, including Hooda, ernment, bought around ABW Builders conspired Department statement. Rajiv Krishna has replaced jailed separatist leaders for allegedly Geelani, who advocates Jammu and Kash- senior bureaucrats Chhat- 400 acres of land from with officers during the ten- Abhay Kumar Prasad as the ADG of Lucknow and conspiring with Saeed and Salahuddin mir’s merger with Pakistan. Islam is a close tar Singh, S.S. Dhillon and farmers and landowners ure of the previous Con- Sujit Pandey will be the new Lucknow IG in place to wage war against India and secede aide of moderate Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz M.L. Tayal and the pro- of Manesar, Naurangpur gress government to pur- of Jai Narayan Singh. IG (Railways) Vinod Kumar Jammu and Kashmir. Umar Farooq, and Khandey is the spokes- moter of the Gurgaon- and Lakhnoula villages chase the land. Singh has been sent to Moradabad as the new IG. The NIA also charged businessman Za- person for the Geelani-led Hurriyat. P.V. Ramashastri has been named the new ADG of Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prem Prakash has been Restrictions in parts of Srinagar, Shopian Odisha CM again writes to PM made the new ADG of Bareilly and Dhruv Kant Thakur is the new IG Bareilly. Mohit Agarwal, who Srinagar, Feb. 2 (PTI): Au- was the IG of Gorakhpur zone, the hometown of thorities today imposed on Mahanadi water issue Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has been transferred restrictions in parts of Sri- Bhubaneswar, Feb. 2 (PTI): Odisha Chief 12, 2017, said a tribunal should be formed and replaced by Neelabja Chowdhary. nagar and Shopian districts Minister Naveen Patnaik today once by issuing necessary notification under to foil the separatists’ plan again urged Prime Minister Narendra section 4(1) of the Inter-State River Dispute of holding a rally to protest Modi to ask the Union Ministry of Wa- Act, 1956. Student death: Three classmates ap- against the recent civilian ter Resources to instruct neighbouring Patnaik said the Supreme Court has prehended killings in alleged Army Chhattishgarh to stop construction work passed an order on January 23, 2018 New Delhi, Feb. 2 (PTI): Three minors have been firing. of projects on the upstream of river Ma- directing the Central Government to apprehended in connection with the mysterious Separatist leaders Syed hanadi immediately. constitute the Tribunal within a period of death of a Class 9 student in northeast Delhi’s Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz The chief minister also urged the prime one month under section 4(1) of the Act Karawal Nagar, police said today. Tusshar (16) was PTI Umar Farooq and Moham- minister to implement the order of the of 1956 for adjudicating the inter-state found unconscious by some students in his school mad Yasin Malik, under the A protestor throws teargas shell at police during a clash in Srinagar Supreme Court by constituting a tribunal dispute (emerging from the complaint ŽŶ&ƌŝĚĂLJ͘dŚĞƵŶƌĞƐƚǁĂƐĐĂƵƐĞĚŽǀĞƌƚŚĞŬŝůůŝŶŐŽĨĮǀĞĐŝǀŝůŝĂŶƐŝŶ bathroom and was taken to a hospital yesterday. banner of Joint Resistance ĂŶĂůůĞŐĞĚĂƌŵLJĮƌŝŶŐŝŶ^ŚŽƉŝĂŶĚŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ͘ immediately. dated 19.11.2016 filed by Odisha govern- He was later referred to the GTB Hospital where he Leadership, had called for If the construction of these ongoing ment). was declared brought dead. CCTV footage revealed a march to Shopian district However, officials nei- were also imposed in some work is not stopped immediately, Patnaik Patnaik said the Apex Court judge- that he had a fight with some students near the to protest against the killing ther confirmed nor denied parts of Maisuma and said: “then my government would be ment, as a first step, has brought the sense washroom. Three of the students with whom he of three civilians in alleged Malik’s presence in Sho- Kralkhud police stations forced to meet a situation of fait accom- of relief to the people of Odisha by way of had a fight have been apprehended, said a senior Army firing on stone-pel- pian. Restrictions were im- in the city. Restrictions on pli frustrating the adjudication under the protecting the age old rights and interests police officer, adding that they were minors. One ters there January 27. posed in areas falling under movement of people and provision of the Act of 1956 enacted by the in the waters of Mahanadi. more student is on the run. Family members of While Geelani and Mir- police stations Nowhatta, transport were imposed Parliament pursuant to Article 262 (1) of “I would like to emphasise that 60 the deceased alleged that he was thrashed by the waiz were placed under Khanyar, Rainawari, Ma- in Shopian district as well, the Constitution of India.” per cent of the population of Odisha students. On the basis of a complaint by the boy’s house arrest, Malik report- harajgunj and Safakadal in they said, adding that es- Patnaik, who has also written similar depends on Mahanadi waters for meet- family, a case was registered. edly managed to reached Srinagar, officials said. sential services had been letters to the Prime Minister on November ing the needs of irrigation and drinking Shopian. They said restrictions exempted. 7, 2017, November 17, 2017 and December water. Three killed in road mishap in Telan- gana Jangaon (Telangana), Feb. 2 (PTI): Three persons Chidambaram should not be taken seriously — Nadda Union Budget allocation for were today killed and two others injured when New Delhi, Feb. 2 (PTI): P crore poor families. ernment has shown such Chidambaram yester- their car collided with a mini-bus near Raghu- Chidambaram should not Today, the former fi- a courage. I would want day said that the promise Dalits, tribals development far nathpally mandal headquarters, police said. The be taken seriously, Union nance minister again took that you praise it. We stand of Rs 5 lakh per family mishap occurred when the car occupants were Health Minister J P Nadda a dig at the programme, committed to it (imple- for secondary and terti- returning to Hyderabad from Medaram, said N said today,after the Con- saying a scheme without menting the scheme),” ary healthcare was a “big short of guidelines; say activists Ranjith Rao, Sub Inspector of Police, Raghunath- gress leader termed the money was like “flying a Nadda said. jumla”. “The target group pally. While two of the car occupants were killed on Budget announcement on kite without a string”. Touted to be the world’s is 10 crore families. There New Delhi, Feb. 2 (IANS): Rs 1,43,415 crore - by Rs the spot, its driver succumbed to his injuries while a new national health pro- “I think Mr Chidambar- largest government-fund- is, as yet, no scheme,” he Funds allocated for devel- 86,796 crore. being taken to a nearby hospital, the officer said. tection programme a “big am should not be taken ed healthcare programme, had said. opment programmes for Similarly, Rs 39,135 The deceased have been identified as J.Satthemma jumla (rhetoric)”. seriously,” Nadda told re- the scheme is aimed at He had said that as- Dalits and tribals in the Un- crore allocated for STs falls (60) and her daughter-in-law J.Shiva Rani (35) and The Congress leader porters. benefiting 10 crore poor suming that each fam- ion Budget is Rs 1,21,960 short of the recommended the car driver Raju (23). Police said a probe was yesterday found holes in He said this was a “his- families by providing cov- ily will avail Rs 50,000, the crore less than what should amount of Rs 74,299 crore underway. the Union government’s toric and revolutionary” erage of up to Rs 5 lakh per amount required per year have been allocated as per by Rs 35,164 crore. budgetary promises on step. family per year for second- will be Rs 5 lakh crore. government guidelines, ac- “The more worrying Family of youth killed in Kasganj seeks providing insurance cover- “This is the first time ary and tertiary care hospi- “Is the FM serious?” tivists said here on Friday. trend is the lack of guide- age of up to Rs 5 lakh to 10 in history that any gov- talisation. Chidambaram had asked. The analysis was done lines for designing Sched- police protection by National Campaign on uled Caste Component Kasganj, Feb. 2 (IANS): Police on Friday beefed up Dalit Human Rights (NCD- (SCC) and Scheduled Tribe the security outside the house of Chandan Gupta HR), an umbrella body of Component (STC) by NITI after his family alleged they were being threatened Budget shows govt. alarmed by Gujarat poll results — Shiv Sena Scheduled Caste (SC) and Aayog and the concerned if they pursue the murder case of their son who was Mumbai, Feb. 2 (PTI): The focus on slowed down and the policies of the government, the Sena said. Scheduled Tribe (ST) rights ministries,” Paul Divakar, killed in Kasganj communal violence on the Repub- the rural sector in Budget 2018-19 government had further crippled it. “After the Gujarat polls, the ruling organisations across the General Secretary of NCD- lic Day, an officer said. Changdan Gupta’s father was a clear indication that the BJP-led This stress was visible in the budget dispensation realised that the rural country. HR, told reporters. Sushil Gupta had sought police protection after he government was alarmed by the Gu- speech, it said. population has started moving away According to the organ- “Immediate steps need was allegedly threatened on Thursday night outside jarat poll result and realised that the The common man does not un- from it. It is clear that Gujarat results isation, the total amount al- to be taken by Ministry his house in Kasganj. Sushil Gupta said he was sit- rural population was moving away derstand technical terms such as set the alarm bells ringing for the located to tribals and Dalits of Social Justice and Em- ting outside the house when some youth from the from it, the Shiv Sena said today. fiscal deficit, import and export, but government and therefore emphasis in the Budget should have powerment and Ministry neighbourhood came and threatened him that The saffron party, in an editorial only wants to know if inflation will was given on the rural population in been Rs 2,17,714 crore, of Tribal Affairs, which are they won’t spare him if you take the matter forward. in its mouthpiece ‘Saamana’, also said come down or not after the budget, this budget,” it said. but was allocated only Rs the nodal Ministries for Gupta said he was so scared that he had decided to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had the party said. The BJP won the Gujarat Assem- 95,754 crore, which falls implementation of SCC apply for a gun license and sought protection from had merely repackaged old schemes “However, the word ‘mehengai’ bly polls with 99 seats, 16 less than short by Rs 1,21,960 crore. and STC to ensure that all the Yogi Adityanath government. The prime ac- as new in his budget presentation (inflation) was not even spoken 115 in the previous election. The According to guide- the required ministries, cused in the killing of Chandan Gupta, Salim, has yesterday. about. The previous Congress-led Congress won 77 seats. lines of erstwhile Planning allocate and implement been arrested and is in jail though his two brothers, “The government, which came government was defeated due to According to the budget, the Commission, which was stipulated percentage of also accused, Naseem and Waseem are still at large. to power by selling dreams to the na- high inflation and people hoped the government will spend Rs 14.34 lakh adopted by NITI Aayog, the funds,” Divakar said. The Guptas said they were worried about the fact tion, has once again offered a maze new government would make their crore in rural areas in 2018-19 to gen- allocation of funds to SCs Beena Pallickal, Na- that men accused of killing Chandan Gupta could of dreams to the people. The budget lives better. erate employment of 321 crore per- and STs should be propor- tional Coordinator of NCD- harm them. Chandan Gupta was shot dead during presented by the finance minister “However, nothing as such has son days and develop infrastructure. tionate to their share of the HR, said that 57 lakh Dalit a procession by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s student consists of old dreams and old an- happened. On top of it, after ruining While making the proposals in population. and tribal students would wing Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) at nouncements. It seemed that the the economy through demonetisa- this year’s budget, the government According to NCDHR, be denied scholarship as Bilram Gate on January 26. The killing triggered FM’s speech was full of stress,” the tion, the government has nothing left was guided by its mission to strength- Rs 56,619 crore allocat- the government has cut communal riots and the district was singed with Sena said. to offer to the people,” it said. en agriculture and rural development ed for SCs in the Union down on the funds for post arson and vandalism, leaving some persons injured In the last three-four years, the The actual implementation of the besides other sectors of the country’s Budget falls short of the matric scholarship com- and property gutted. More than 150 persons have party added, India’s economy had budget would be a real test for the economy, Jaitley stressed. recommended amount of pared to the previous year. since been arrested. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 3, 2018 WORLD 9 NEWS IN BRIEF Trump likely to approve release of secret memo defying FBI &ŝǀĞŬŝůůĞĚŝŶĐŽůůŝƐŝŽŶŽĨ&ƌĞŶĐŚ Washington, Feb. 2 (PTI): US after that,” the official said, and forcement officials like Wray and the Republicans against issuing to discredit the FBI and under- President Donald Trump is set to refused to answer any further Deputy Attorney General Rod the memo. mine Special Counsel Robert ŵŝůŝƚĂƌLJŚĞůŝĐŽƉƚĞƌƐ approve the release of a contro- questions. Trump’s reported de- Rosenstein, CNN said. “Speaker Paul Ryan, Chair- Mueller s Russia investigation,” WĂƌŝƐ͕&Ğď͘Ϯ;Wd/ͬWͿ͗Two French military training versial memo accusing the FBI of cision comes a day after the FBI Intelligence officials warn the man Nunes and House Republi- Nadler said. House Democratic helicopters collided and crashed Friday in a wooded abusing its surveillance tools dur- in an unusual move went public memo distorts facts and could cans reckless decision to release Whip Steny H Hoyer said the re- area of Provence, killing five people aboard, police said. ing its probe into alleged Russian urging against release of the jeopardise intelligence-gathering a bogus, partisan memo, pushes port was intended “to undermine Officials said the crash occurred between the small towns collusion in the 2016 presidential memo. information. Once Trump gives the GOP’s campaign to cover-up the Special Counsel’s independ- of Cabasse and Carces, in the picturesque Var region, election, setting up a clash with Some White House official his approval, it would be up to the for President Trump to a new, ent investigation into possible about 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of Saint-Tropez. the intelligence agency. fear that this might result in the House intelligence committee completely unacceptable ex- collusion between the Trump Police cordoned off roads throughout a broad zone The approval for the release resignation of FBI Director Chris- to take a final call on the report’s treme,” she alleged. campaign and Russia”. around the crash site, and some three dozen police and of such a memo, which is being topher Wray. release. “It seems to reflect either a In a separate statement, FBI military officials were dispatched to the scene, according opposed by the FBI, could come Last year, Trump abruptly Nunes is under pressure from wilful disregard or ignorance of Agents Association (FBIAA) presi- to a local gendarme. The gendarme said three people as soon as tonight, US media fired FBI chief James Comey for the opposition Democrats and the importance of separation of dent Thomas O’Connor opposed aboard one helicopter were killed and two people on reported. his handling of the Russia inquiry. some of his own Republican law- three branches of government the release of the memo. the other. Officials gave conflicting information about A senior administration of- Trump publicly shamed At- makers not to release the memo. which seem to be eroding right “The FBI Agents Association how many people were aboard altogether and whether ficial, told reporters aboard Air torney General Jeff Sessions for They side with officials of now. So, that on its face is kind of appreciates FBI Director Chris anyone had survived the crash. Debris scattered across Force One that the president is his decision to recuse himself the FBI and many in the De- disturbing,” said James Clapper, Wray standing shoulder to shoul- two large zones, but the area is uninhabited and no one expected to tell Congress that he from the Russia case because of partment of Justice and feel the the former Director of National der with the men and women of on the ground was hurt, said the gendarme, who wasn’t has no objections to the release his prior contacts with Russia report is misleading and could Intelligence. the FBI as we work together to authorized to be publicly named. French Defense Minister of the memo written by House Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. expose sensitive and classified Meanwhile, House Judiciary protect our country from crimi- Florence Parly was expected to travel to the region today. Intelligence Chairman Devin The potential release of the information. On January 31, Committee Ranking Member Jer- nal and national security threats,” A spokeswoman for the French army said the helicopters Nunes. memo has set up a standoff with the FBI released a statement to rold Nadler sent a letter to Chair- said O’Connor. came from the army’s light aviation school based in nearby Requesting anonymity, the Trump against both the FBI and express their “grave concerns man Bob Goodlatte to request He said the agency’s special Le-Cannet-des-Maures.The school includes a special joint official said it is a Congressional Department of Justice. about the material omissions of an emergency briefing with FBI agents remain professional and training program with German military pilots, and its pilots process and that the decision was Although the President has fact that fundamentally impact Director Wray on his concerns focused on protecting the US are sometimes used for firefighting operations in the area. made after looking at the memo signalled that he is inclined to the memo’s accuracy”. regarding the memo. from terrorists and criminals. the last few days and making sure release the memo, as part of an A top Democrat lawmaker, The memo, Nadler alleged is “Special agents take a solemn dǁŽǁŽŵĞŶŬŝůůĞĚŝŶĨŐŚĂŶŝƐƚĂŶ “it doesn’t give away too much in effort to undercut the special Adam Schiff, who is also a rank- “a set of misleading talking points oath to our country and to the ĞdžƉůŽƐŝŽŶ terms of classification”. counsel Robert Mueller’s investi- ing member of the intelligence drafted by the Republican staff constitution, and the Ameri- “The president is ok with it,” gation, senior officials inside the committee, has accused Nunes of the House Permanent Select can public continues to be well- <ĂďƵů͕&Ğď͘Ϯ;/E^Ϳ͗ Two women were killed and five the official said. White House are trying to come of altering the memo. Committee on Intelligence. served by the world s preeminent persons were injured in an explosion in Afghanistan’s Ghani “I doubt there will be any re- up with a solution that satisfies Democratic leader Nancy “The White House plans to re- law enforcement agency,” he province on Friday, an official said. The incident occurred dactions. It’s in Congress’ hands both the President and law en- Pelosi issued a strong warning to lease it to the public in an attempt said. in the morning after a vehicle carrying seven persons was struck by an improvised explosive device in Cherli village in Gellan district, said a provincial government spokesman. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital. Taliban and Clashes in Maldives after court orders Nasheed’s release May: Ties with China on Islamic State militants have been using roadside bombs Male, Feb. 2 (IANS): Clash- The country has seen and landmines to target security forces, but the lethal es erupted in the Maldives political unrest since he upswing despite Brexit home-made weapons also inflict casualties on civilians. between police and sup- was sentenced to 13 years Some 2,640 civilians were killed and over 5,370 injured in porters of former President in jail in 2015 on terrorism Beijing, Feb. 2 (IANS): Brit- May, hours before ending conflict-related incidents in the first nine months of 2017, Mohamed Nasheed on charges after allegedly or- ish Prime Minister Theresa her three-day visit. according to the UN mission. Friday as they took to the dering the arrest of a judge May said on Friday that The two countries streets celebrating a ruling during his presidency. despite Brexit, her coun- signed trade agreements KǀĞƌϵϬϬƚƌĂƉƉĞĚ^ŽƵƚŚĨƌŝĐĂŶ by the Supreme Court to His conviction sen- try’s bilateral ties with worth 9 billion pounds ŵŝŶĞƌƐƌĞƐĐƵĞĚ release the exiled leader tence was internationally China have been growing during the British leader’s :ŽŚĂŶŶĞƐďƵƌŐ͕&Ğď͘Ϯ;/E^Ϳ͗ More than 900 miners along with other high-pro- condemned and he was stronger. visit. “Trade between our have been rescued after being trapped in a South African file prisoners. given political asylum in May, on her first official nations is worth almost mine following a power failure, authorities said on Friday. The top court in Thurs- the UK. trip to China since taking 60 billion pounds and ris- A violent storm had knocked out the electricity supply day night’s ruling declared In a tweet, Nasheed office in 2016, reaffirmed ing. Chinese investment on Wednesday night, trapping the miners, the BBC that “the politicians origi- called President Gayoom the importance of usher- is helping the UK develop reported. The operation to rescue the trapped miners at nal trials violated consti- to resign. Similar call was ing in a new era of relations infrastructure and create AP/PTI the Beatrix mine in the Northern Free State got a boost tutional and international echoed in a joint statement DĂůĚŝǀŝĂŶŽƉƉŽƐŝƟŽŶƉƌŽƚĞƐƚŽƌƐƐŚŽƵƚƐůŽŐĂŶƐĚĞŵĂŶĚŝŶŐƚŚĞƌĞůĞĂƐĞ with Beijing at a forum jobs. Nearly 50,000 British on Friday morning when power was restored to a lift, said law”, the BBC reported. by the country’s opposition ŽĨƉŽůŝƟĐĂůƉƌŝƐŽŶĞƌƐĚƵƌŝŶŐĂƉƌŽƚĞƐƚŝŶDĂůĞ͕DĂůĚŝǀĞƐ͕&ƌŝĚĂLJ͕&Ğď͘ in Shanghai, attended by businesses import goods James Wellsted, spokesman of Sibanye-Stillwater which It called for their im- Ϯ͕ϮϬϭϴ͘ parties. Chinese business tycoons from China, while more operates the mine. “All the trapped miners were brought mediate release and said He told the local tel- like Jack Ma, the founder than 10,000 sell their goods to the surface,” Wellsted said, adding “there were cases of the “questionable and po- Hundreds of Nasheed asked everyone to immedi- evision that he planned and executive chairman to customers here,” she dehydration and high blood pressure but nothing serious”. litically motivated nature supporters took to the ately leave, the local media to return to Male, but not of the Alibaba Group, Efe said. Angry family members had gathered near the mine of the trials of the political streets to celebrate but reported. immediately. “I will move “I’ve talked a lot with news reported. waiting to hear news of their relatives, who had spent leaders warrant a re-trial”. clashes broke out after Defence Minister Adam forward wisely with the my Chinese counterparts She met Chinese Presi- more than a full day underground, the state broadcaster Former Vice-President President Yameen Abdul Shareef urged people to ex- advice of the party and the about this growing part- dent Xi Jinping in Beijing SABC reported. “It was stressful, there was not enough Ahmed Adheeb Abdul Gayoom fired the country’s ercise restraint “for the sake united parties,” he said. nership between our two on Thursday and affirmed ventilation,” said mineworker Mike Khonto. “Thankfully Ghafoor and other opposi- police chief, whose depart- of harmony”, warning that The US Ambassador countries but it’s important that the “golden age” of our management managed to send us food and water.” tion leaders were among ment had announced that “if things escalate, it could to the Maldives urged the bilateral relations between to recognize that it isn’t just the others named in the it would uphold the verdict. be a time of a national se- country’s leader to respect the two countries did not about governments. It’s latest order. The decision Police fired teargas to curity crisis”. the court’s judgment. derail despite Brexit. about businesses. About DLJĂŶŵĂƌĐŽŶĚƵĐƚƐŵŝůŝƚĂƌLJĚƌŝůůƐ effectively restores the op- disperse opposition sup- Nasheed, the country’s A spokesman for the “As I’ve travelled people. About bringing ĂŵŝĚĂĐĐƵƐĂƚŝŽŶƐŽĨƌŝŐŚƚƐǀŝŽůĂƚŝŽŶƐ position majority in Par- porters gathered in the first democratically elected President’s office said that around China over the last the UK and China closer EĂLJƉLJŝĚĂǁ͕&Ğď͘Ϯ;/E^Ϳ͗The Myanmar Army on Friday liament, reinstating 12 capital while riot police leader, took office in 2008. the government ques- few days, I’ve seen that we together so that we can conducted military drills, a day after it was accused members who had been urged people not to take He was ousted in a coup in tioned the ruling but would have the potential to do so all share the benefits of by a top UN official of human rights violations against stripped of their seats. part in any protests and February 2012. comply. much more together,” said growth,” May added. ethnic minorities, including the Rohingyas. Myanmar’s Army Chief General Min Aung Hlaing oversaw the drills involving the Infantry, Navy and Air Force for the first Vietnam jails blogger for Tough task for Tillerson in Mexico; south of Trump’s wall time in 20 years in the Ayeyarwady region, Efe news reported. Missile launchers, tankettes, anti-aircraft guns, Mexico City, Feb. 2 (PTI/AFP): Wash- ern border bring crime with them with Pena Nieto and his Canadian helicopters and fighter planes were used in the battle anti-state propaganda ington’s top diplomat was to sit down and remains determined to build a counterpart Chrystia Freeland the simulations. Myanmar in November had refused to allow Hanoi, Feb. 2 (PTI/AP): A and Facebook page that today with the leader of the country frontier wall. trade deal will be in the foreground UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Yanghee Lee to court in southern Vietnam tarnished and slandered that President Donald Trump has On some positions, Trump has of their agenda, and he has adopted visit the country, forcing her to inspect camps along the has sentenced a doctor the country’s leaders, dis- perhaps disparaged more than any softened his rhetoric since his inau- an optimistic approach, whatever borders with neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and to four years in prison for torted government policies other, the United States’ neighbor guration a year ago, but in this week’s Trump’s rhetoric. Thailand that have been sheltering Burmese refugees, writing and posting doz- and instigated people to Mexico. State of the Union address he spoke Another round of talks is sched- including the Rohingyas. Nearly 690,000 Rohingyas have ens of articles on social boycott elections, it said. As he confronts the first stage on more about cross-border crime and uled for next month and Canada fled Myanmar’s Rakhine state since the Army launched media that the court said Despite economic re- his first Latin American tour since be- immigration than any other foreign and Mexico hope a deal can be an offensive in August 2017, following a series of attacks tarnished the image of the forms three decades ago ing named secretary of state, former policy topic. salvaged. Mexico’s foreign minister on government posts by Rohingya rebels in the region. country’s leaders and in- that opened up the com- oilman Rex Tillerson will talk trade, Pena Nieto meanwhile is under Luis Videgaray also met Freeland Lee had said eyewitness accounts by the Rohingyas as stigated people to boycott munist-ruled country to crime and immigration with Presi- pressure at home not to give up too on Thursday before having dinner well as other minorities -- such as Shan, Karen and Kachin local elections, state media foreign investment and dent Enrique Pena Nieto. much ground to his pushy northern with Tillerson, ahead of Friday’s -- described various human rights abuses including killings, reported today. trade, making it one of fast- Before setting off, Tillerson laid neighbor, even though Mexico and presidential talks. torture, rapes and pillaging by the Myanmar Army. Ho Van Hai, 54, was est growing economies in out a vision of the US and Latin Canada are keen to save NAFTA from After Mexico, Tillerson -- who is convicted of spreading the region, the one-party America -- the “democratic hemi- Trump’s threat to rip it up and start often left with the task of explaining &ŝǀĞŝŶũƵƌĞĚŝŶh^ƐĐŚŽŽůƐŚŽŽƚŝŶŐ propaganda against the state maintains tight con- sphere” -- working together to build anew. why Trump’s “America First” slogan >ŽƐŶŐĞůĞƐ͕&Ğď͘Ϯ;/E^Ϳ͗Five persons were injured in state at his one-day trial trol on all aspects of life in- a prosperous future, but first he will Tillerson, in Latin America to does not mean “America Alone” -- a classroom shooting at Salvador Castro Middle School in in Ho Chi Minh City on cluding the media and has have to overcome the aftermath of build support for a tough stance was to travel on to Argentina, Peru, the US city of Los Angeles, officials said. A 15-year-old boy Thursday. He was also sen- zero tolerance for dissent. Trump’s aggressive brand of diplo- against Venezuela’s beleaguered gov- Colombia and Jamaica, touting his who was shot in the head was in critical condition and a tenced to two years’ proba- International human macy. ernment and make the case for closer vision of deeper cooperation. 15-year-old girl who was shot in the wrist was in stable tion, Thanh Nien newspa- rights groups and some Trump has called the North economic ties and warn of Chinese In Mexico City, Tillerson was also condition, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said on per reported. Western governments have American Free Trade Agreement encroachment, is not the US trade due to discuss security and immigra- Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported. The shooting was He was accused of criticized Vietnam for pun- (NAFTA) “perhaps the worst deal in representative and could do without tion with top officials, and he echoed reported to police around 9 a.m. on Thursday morning. writing and posting three ishing those who peace- the history of the world,” has said the row. Trump’s warning of the need to fight Police rushed to the scene and conducted room searches dozen articles on his blog fully express their views. immigrants from across the south- But, when he sits down on Friday violent drug cartels. at the campus. Three others, including two children and 30-year-old woman suffered minor injuries which were not caused by the shooting. A handcuffed girl was seen 90 migrants feared being taken into custody by police and referred as a ‘China in talks over military “person of interest” by Zepperman. Police officials said the drowned off Libyan coast shooting suspect is about 12-year-old and the weapon of the shooter has been recovered by police. Police officials base in remote Afghanistan’ Paris, Feb. 2 (PTI/AP): The Europe via Libya. told reporters that they don’t know the exact number of Kabul, Feb. 2 (PTI/AFP): Worried of dollars into infrastructure in South previously welcomed China’s role in UN’s migration agency Police reinforcements students on the scene when the shooting happened and about militants sneaking into a res- Asia. With Afghanistan’s potential to Afghanistan, noting they share the says its partner agencies are arriving in the French it is still too early in the investigation to determine the tive Chinese region from war-torn Af- destabilise the region, analysts said same security concerns. are reporting that 90 peo- port city of Calais after motive of the suspect. There was a heavy police presence ghanistan, Beijing is in talks with Ka- any moves there would be viewed Members of the Kyrgyz ethnic mi- ple are feared drowned clashes among migrants at the location and the campus was on lockdown. All of the bul over the construction of a military through the prism of security. nority in Wakhan told AFP in October after a smuggler’s boat left 22 people injured, parents of the victims have been notified, said authorities. base, Afghan officials say, as it seeks to Beijing fears that exiled Uighur they had been seeing Chinese and carrying mostly Pakistani as the interior minister Salvador Castro Middle School has a total enrollment of shore up its fragile neighbour. members of the East Turkestan Is- Afghan military patrols for months. migrants has capsized off warned of a worrying spike 428 students and 22 full-time teachers. The army camp will be built in Af- lamic Movement (ETIM) are passing “The Chinese army first came Libya’s coast. in violence. ghanistan’s remote and mountainous through the Wakhan into Xinjiang here last summer and they were ac- International Organisa- Interior Minister Ger- >ŽŶĚŽŶŵŽƐƋƵĞĂƚƚĂĐŬĞƌũĂŝůĞĚĨŽƌϰϯLJĞĂƌƐ tion for Migration spokes- ard Collomb told reporters Wakhan Corridor, where witnesses to carry out attacks. It also worries companied by the Afghan army,” said >ŽŶĚŽŶ͕&Ğď͘Ϯ;/E^Ϳ͗ A man who drove a van into a have reported seeing Chinese and that Islamic State group militants Abdul Rashid, a Kyrgyz chief, adding woman Olivia Headon says in Calais on Friday that five 10 bodies have washed of the victims were injured crowd of Muslims near a London mosque last year, killing Afghan troops on joint patrols. fleeing Iraq and Syria could cross that he had seen vehicles flying Chi- one man, was on Friday sentenced to life in prison with a The freezing, barren panhandle Central Asia and Xinjiang to reach nese flags. The Afghan army arrived ashore near the Libyan by gunfire in Thursday’s town of Zuwara following fighting, blaming “totally minimum term of 43 years behind bars. Darren Osborne, of land -- bordering China’s tense Afghanistan, or use the Wakhan to days earlier “and told us that the Chi- 48, was found guilty of murdering Makram Ali, 51, after Xinjiang region -- is so cut off from the enter China, analysts say. nese army would be coming here”, the tragedy early today. organized” gangs. Police Eight were believed are seeking a shooting sus- deliberately ploughing into a crowd of people in Finsbury rest of Afghanistan that many inhab- Afghan and Chinese officials he said, adding: “We were strictly told Park in June, the BBC reported. At least nine people itants are unaware of the Afghan con- discussed the plan in December in not to go near them or talk to them to be Pakistani, and two pect but have made no Libyans. Headon, speaking arrests. were injured in the incident. Justice Cheema-Grubb said flict, scraping out harsh but peaceful Beijing, but details are still being clari- and not to take any photos.” Osborne, from Cardiff, had planned “a suicide mission” lives. However they retain strong links fied, Afghan defence ministry deputy With little access to the corridor, by phone from Tunisia’s Authorities said that capital to reporters at the Afghan and Eritrean mi- and expected to be shot dead. Osborne attacked the with neighbours in Xinjiang, and with spokesman Mohammad Radmanesh Kabul provides almost no services to crowd because they were wearing traditional Muslim so few travellers in the region local said. “We are going to build it (the those who live there -- but the Chi- UN in Geneva, said initial grants had been fighting indications were that the with sticks and stones after dress, the prosecution said. She said he was “rapidly interest in the Chinese visitors has base) but the Chinese government nese, Boi said, have been bringing “a radicalised over the Internet by those determined to been high, residents told AFP on a has committed to help the division lot of food and warm clothes”. boat became unbalanced. a meal distribution be- She said Pakistani na- fore the shots were fired. spread hatred of Muslims”. Osborne, who had been found recent visit there. financially, provide equipment and China fears militancy could guilty of murder and attempted murder, said “God bless China’s involvement in the base train the Afghan soldiers,” he told threaten its growing economic inter- tionals have been taking Firearms are rare among an increasing share among migrants. you all, thank you”, as he was led away from court. He comes as President Xi Jinping seeks AFP recently. ests in the region, Ahmad Bilal Khalil, used a rented van to target Muslims as they returned from to extend Beijing’s economic and NATO’s US-led Resolute Support a researcher at the Kabul-based the number of migrants The government closed attempting to cross the a vast Calais migrant camp prayers during the holy month of Ramadan, and the court geopolitical clout. mission in Afghanistan declined Center for Strategic and Regional heard he had wanted to kill as many as possible. The Chinese are pouring billions to comment. But US officials have Studies, told AFP. Mediterranean to Italy and in 2016. EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 3, 2018 Aamir accepts ‘Pad Man Challenge’, poses with sanitary pad Superstar Aamir Khan on Friday accepted the #PadManChallenge, sharing on social media a photograph in which he holds up a sanitary pad. “Thank you Twinkle Khanna. Yes, that’s a pad in my hand and there’s nothing to be ashamed about. It’s natural! Period. ‘Pad Man’ challenge,” Aamir tweeted on Friday. The actor also chal- MIRROR lenged superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and megastar Amitabh Bachchan 10 to complete the challenge by holding a sanitary napkin and sharing a photograph. “Copy, paste this and Challenge your friends to take a photo with a pad. Here I am Challenging Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan,” Aamir added. ENTERTAINMENT The challenge comes close on the heels of the release of “Pad Man”, a film revolving around menstrual cycles. Directed by R. Balki, it stars Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor. (IANS) LFW: Northeast designers call for material, livelihood schemes he Northeast designers, who Winter collection because the yarn that I artisan being the oldest “who is passing “This doesn’t need much investment material and support. represented the region as a part had ordered from Delhi didn’t come to me. the tradition to the younger generations as women operate from their homes and it Her label, Kuzu, specialises in the use of of 13th edition of Sustainable It reached me after six months,” she said in through her craft”. The fabric, rich in would mean growth in livelihood through yak wool cotton. Fashion Day at the Lakme Fash- her address at the ‘Dialogue on Northeast thermal and medicinal properties, is called tradition for them. They make around Yuri Afanasive, head of UN India, said ion Week, raised concerns about India: Catalysing Sustainable Fashion in ‘ahimsa silk’ as the material is extracted three-four thousand rupees per month,” the #NORTHEASTMOJO is a step forward Tthe dearth of material, livehood schemes Collaboration with United Nations in India’. without causing pain to the worms. Gadi added. even in terms of providing more livelihood and government support. The designer used cotton and silk Dubal, who represented Assam through Varman said bringing the work to the in the country by focusing on the region. Designers Richana Khumanthem (Ma- handlooms made by Meitei community in his installation made of Eri silk, cotton designers should be on their terms. He pre- “As the UN, this is our first partnership nipur), Daniel Syiem (Meghalaya), Sonam her collection, the garments of which have weaves made by Sualkuchi community, sented his line with Riahs textiles by Reang with IMG Reliance and Lakme and we Dubal (Assam), Arunachal Pradesh’s great cultural significance. said the Northeast is the “bridge to the tribe from the state as the focus. joined hands because textiles and fashion Jenjum Gadi presented his clothing line Khumanthem said that dearth of rest of the Asia” and therefore it was time “It’s their terms that we need to pay is the second largest employer in India, with Nagaland’s Exotic Echo Society, Karma material in the state needs to be addressed the region was given attention “both as an attention to, not ours. This is central to after agriculture. This especially targets at Sonam (Sikkim) and Aratrik Dev Varman urgently. ecological and a strategic treasure”. working in the Northeast region.” women and entrepreneurs aiming for a (Tripura) took part in the initiative yester- “Sericulture (silk farming) is a thriving “The craft runs like a river and the The designer, who lives and works better livelihood,” he told PTI. day, which was presented by IMG Reliance, industry in the state and for some reason collection is not just about the culture, but from his studio Tilla in Ahmedabad, said “We are honoured to have UN’s support with the support of UN in India. cotton farming has been overlooked to a also about the stories of the people.” less emphasis needs to be given to crafting in this cause and going forward we want Lamenting the roadblocks in the avail- great extent,” she added. Gadi’s collection showcased textiles by accessories such as bags, bookmarks, etc to not just tell their stories but also get the ability of the raw material in her state, Khu- Syiem presented his clothing line of Loinloom artisans from Dimapur. as it takes away the essence of the Tripuri designers into the main narrative,” said manthem said she had to rework on her handwoven textiles by Ryndia silk artisans He said the craft was practised chiefly designs. Jaspreet Chandok, Vice President and Head entire collection after the yarn she ordered from Ri bhoi district of the state. by women and it needs government Karma urged the government and (Fashion), IMG Reliance. from Delhi did not arrive in time. He said that most of the workers in support to thrive which can be possible UN to help the designers to expand their The LFW runs through February 4. “Last year, I had to redo my Autumn- Meghalaya are women, with a 96-year-old through schemes for the state. business through streamlining of policies, PTI A.R. Rahman’s Def Leppard dominate worldwide charts as music hits digital platforms ef Leppard are no.1 spot on the US catalogue back in the charts albums chart, marking the score to be in a big way since second time it’s reached the top making their entire spot. It previously hit no.1 last back catalogue year when the deluxe edition played at availableD via streaming services launched. for the first time. Classic 1983 album Pyro- Last month, the Sheffield mania also achieved its highest Oscar Concert rockers introduced their col- ever chart position, while 1995’s lection of recorded material on Vault: Def Leppard Greatest to sites including Spotify and Hits 1980-1995 enjoyed its scar-winning composer tor Pete Docter will also present a live Apple Music – and in doing highest entry since topping the A.R. Rahman’s hit score demonstration of the scoring process, so, have made a huge impact catalogue chart in August 2002. from “Slumdog Million- followed by musical selections from globally. Def Leppard will tour across aire” has been included in Pixar’s “Up” and additional scores Their albums have charted North America with Journey on the line-up planned for the revolving around sounds of home, fear, in the iTunes Top 10 in more a mammoth 58-date run later OOscar Concert. love, courage and the chase. than 30 countries, including this year, which will be followed In the run-up to the 90th annual The L.A. Philharmonic will also play Hysteria at no.3 in the US and by a UK and Ireland Hysteria Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture scores from famed composers includ- no.5 in the UK. tour. Arts and Sciences is collaborating with ing Tan Dun, Quincy Jones, Mica Levi, Hysteria is also sitting at the Teamrock the Los Angeles Philharmonic for The Rachel Portman and Rahman, with Oscar Concert on February 28 at Walt accompanying film clips shown on the Disney Concert Hall here, reports vari- concert hall’s screens. Thomas Wilkins ety.com. The organisations announced will conduct, with special guest Terence Nicole Kidman’s ‘hidden talent’ is eating bugs Birthday the concert schedule on Wednesday. Blanchard on the trumpet. ctress Nicole Kidman says tough.’ And he says, ‘That’s not what I It will include the world premiere Indian music maestro Rahman her “hidden talent” is eating want for you, Nicole. You don’t need to Greetings of suites arranged from all five origi- brought home two Oscars for the “Jai bugs, including “extraordi- get a thick skin.’ nal score Oscar nominees: “Dunkirk” ho” composition for British filmmaker nary” hornworms, “fruity” “I think, for me, it’s about having a by Hans Zimmer, “Phantom Thread” Danny Boyle’s film “Slumdog Million- mealworms and “exquisite” place that’s safe to nurture you, where by Jonny Greenwood, “The Shape of aire” at the 81st Academy Awards. grasshoppers.A the tears can be shed. That way I can Water” by Alexandre Desplat, “Star Wars: The Oscars, hosted by Jimmy Kim- “Two billion people in the world eat actually go back open and curious and The Last Jedi” by John Williams, and mel for the second consecutive year, will bugs and I’m one of them. I’m telling willing. And at times scarred and a little “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Mis- be held on March 4 here. It will air live you, I’d win ‘Survivor’,” Kidman said in damaged, but not with a sword like, souri” by Carter Burwell. in India on March 5 on Star Movies and a video, reports femalefirst.co.uk. ‘I’m seeking revenge.’ Because that just Oscar-winning composer Michael Star Movies Select HD. Kidman also spoke about being doesn’t interest me. Giacchino and Oscar-winning direc- IANS tough. “I actually never choose films that “Well, Keith always says to me, ‘You are about revenge. I choose films, I’ve stay raw and sensitive, and I’ll buffer realised, about women who somehow th things for you’, which is a beautiful find their way through,” she said. Led Zeppelin 50 anniv. book detailed offering. He is always told, ‘You’re so IANS new illus- opened pre-orders ahead Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, trated book of its October launch. John Paul Jones and John celebrating Led A statement reads: Bonham on and offstage, Stan Lee back home after brief hospitalisation Zeppelin’s 50th “Led Zeppelin By Led in candid moments and tan Lee, the former head of good. It probably did my fans a lot his prominent role in the creation anniversary Zeppelin is the first and in the recording studio. Marvel Comics and creator of good. It kept me off their backs of the Marvel Universe, but also for willA be published later this only official illustrated “This definitive 368- of numerous comic book for the evening. But I’m feeling good his cameos in each Marvel movie, Happy 4th birthday year. book to be produced in page volume includes heroes, was briefly hospi- now and I can’t wait to get in there beginning with his portrayal of a hot to our hero kid News of the book first collaboration with the unseen photographs talised, but is back home and tangle with all the competi- dog vendor in 2000’s “X-Men”. came to light in Decem- members of the band. and artwork from the Sand “feeling great”. tion,” he said. One of his best-loved cam- Nana. ber, when it was revealed “Celebrating 50 years Led Zeppelin archives Lee, 95, spoke about his health Lee had been admitted to a eos was his portrayal of himself, May god on Led Zep’s Facebook since their formation, it and contributions from in an interview with channel KABC, hospital here with an irregular mistaken as Hugh Hefner, in 2008’s bless you richly. page. Now publishers covers the group’s unpar- photographers around reports variety.com. heartbeat and shortness of breath, “Iron Man”, which Lee has cited as From Ashika, Reel Art Press have re- alleled musical career and the world.” “I’m glad I spent that evening tmz.com had first reported. his favourite appearance to date. Pupu, Likivi leased further details and features photographs of Teamrock in the hospital. It did me a lot of Lee is well-known not only for IANS Joe Satriani has ‘harder time’ playing guitar than Steve Vai HILL STAR oe Satriani said he found it twenties, just as my career started. turning 30. And I thought, ‘Great, Movie Schedule harder to play guitar than his I remember thinking it really would now I’m becoming old. My hair TICKET RATES friends Steve Vai and Dream have helped if I is falling out. This is bad timing.’ Theater’s John Petrucci, and was famous at But those things are silly. 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Then I realized that That might just be my having that curtain to hide physiology, that I’m so behind allowed me to be more tightly wound.” creative and feel less self-con- Satriani said he was scious. My buddy Sammy Hagar “getting better” at typing too. feels the same way. He says he “I use all my fingers,” he noted. can’t go onstage without sunglasses “But thank God for spellcheck.” because he’s so embarrassed to be He pointed out that many of these a singer. He’s the last person you’d problems just come from getting expect to think that way.” older. “I’m much better now at har- Satriani recently released his nessing my physical attributes,” he latest solo album, What Happens said. “But on the other side, there’s Next, featuring Glenn Hughes and gonna be stuff that breaks down. Chad Smith. 5 pm: Maze Runner: I kinda noticed that in my late Ultimateclassicrock The Death Cure EASTERN MIRROR | Dimapur, Saturday, February 3, 2018 SPORTS 11 History awaits Dravid’s boys Özil extends contract with Arsenal DW8:RUOG&XSÀQDO Mount Maunganui (New ate for revenge after their Zealand), Feb. 2 (PTI): big loss to the Indians in Unstoppable so far, India tournament opener. would be aiming to re- After that one bad write record books with day in office, the Austra- a fourth title when the lians have bounced back Rahul Dravid-coached strongly and won four side squares off against games in a row to make it an equally formidable to the final. Australia in the final of The Jason Sangha- the ICC Under-19 World led side’s last two perfor- Cup, here tomorrow. mances signal that they India and Australia have upped their game are the two most success- when it has mattered. ful teams in the history of Australia’s 31-run win the tournament having over England in the quar- won the coveted trophy terfinal, while defend- Mesut Özil thrice each. ing 127-run total, and a But come tomorrow, six-wicket win over Af- London, Feb. 2 (IANS): due to expire in June, will think hard and talk with Dravid’s sprightly boys ghanistan, who surprised Arsenal attacking mid- reportedly see his week- everyone who’s impor- will be desperate to out- everyone with their semi- fielder Mesut Özil has ly salary rise to 350,000 tant to me ... good things wit their Australian coun- final appearance, clearly signed a contract exten- pounds ($498,100), mak- take time!,” Özil wrote on terparts and become the indicate that they are sion, ending rumours ing him Arsenal’s highest Twitter. first team in the history of Captains Prithvi Shaw of India and Jason Sangha of Australia pose with the trophy here to give India a tough that had linked him with paid player, reports Efe. Özil’s contract exten- the event to lift the trophy fight in the summit clash. a move to Manchester Since joining Arsenal sion comes a day after for a record fourth time. The massive win over phenomenal form at the another important play- Teams: United or Paris Saint- in 2013 from Real Madrid, Arsenal signed Pierre- The promising Prithvi Pakistan in the semifinal number three position. er in the squad to look India U-19: Prithvi Shaw Germain. Özil has 36 goals and 61 Emerick Aubameyang Shaw, already being seen will do a world of good to In fact, all eyes will up to and he along with (C), Shubman Gill, Man- “We’re delighted to assists in 182 matches from Borussia Dortmund as the next big thing in India’s confidence. After be on Gill, who has been fellow spinner Anukul jot Kalra, Himanshu announce that Mesut for the Gunners, winning for a club record 56 mil- Indian cricket, will be putting a total of 272 on the most consistent bats- Roy would look to exploit Rana, Abhishek Sharma, Özil has signed a new three FA Cups. lion pounds ($80 mil- eager to join the likes of the board, they dismissed man of the tournament. the Australian batsmen’s Riyan Parag, Harvik De- long-term contract with “Proud to announce: lion). Mohammad Kaif (2002), the opposition for a pal- He scored a scintillat- weaknesses against spin. sai, Shivam Mavi, Ka- us,” the London football I signed dat thing ... three Earlier in the January Virat Kohli (2008) and try 69. ing unbeaten century Besides his spin, Ab- mlesh Nagarkoti, Ishan giants Arsenal said on more years with Arsenal! transfer window, Alexis Unmukt Chand (2012) So far, it has been col- against Pakistan in the hishek is also a hard-hit- Porel, Anukul Roy, Shiva Thursday. It’s been one of the most Sanchez left Arsenal to in leading the side to the lective performance from semis and would be ea- ting lower middle-order Singh, Aryan Juyal, Arsh- The 29-year-old Ger- important decisions of join Man United. Arse- U-19 World Cup title. Dravid’s boys as every ger to script one more batsman, who can score deep Singh, Pankaj Yadav. man international, whose my footballing career nal’s Olivier Giroud left Going by current member of the squad impactful knock. some quick runs. Australia U-19: Jason previous contract was and that’s why I had to for Chelsea. form, odds are heavily in has contributed to the In the bowling depart- India’s fielding has Sangha (C), Will Suther- favour of India. The Indi- team’s success in one or ment, Shivam Mavi and also been exemplary in land, Xavier Bartlett, Max ans have put in some im- the other way. Kamlesh Nagarkoti have the tournament so far. Bryant, Jack Edwards, Zak pressive performances to India’s batting has been phenomenal, rak- India U-19 teams have Evans, Jarrod Freeman, Angami wrestling meet on Feb. 15 and 16 win all their five matches been at its lethal best. ing up speeds in excess had a legacy of producing Ryan Hadley, Baxter J including an emphatic While the openers -- of 140kmph at their will. future Indian stars and Holt, Nathan McSweeney, Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): free style wrestling on the Besides, there will be free 203-run win over arch-ri- Shaw and Manjot Kalra But they will have their this group of players has Jonathan Merlo, Lloyd The 46th Angami Sports 16th. 60 wrestlers (15 from style wrestling for junior vals Pakistan in the semi- -- have given the team work cut out against a the potential to make it Pope, Param Uppal, Aus- Association (ASA) wres- each constituent unit) category below 17 years. final and a 100-run victo- good starts throughout strong Australian batting big. tin Waugh. tling meet will be held on in Naga style wrestling For Naga style wres- ry over Australia in their the tournament, Shub- line-up. Australia, on the other Match starts: 0630hrs Feb. 15 and 16 at Khuo- shall vie for the champi- tling, the championship tournament-opener. man Gill has been in Abhishek Sharma is hand, would be desper- (IST). chiezie (Kohima local onship from all the four will walk home with a ground) with Er. Keneil- units; Chakhroma Sports cash prize of INR 1,50,000, houlie Keditsu, Rtd. chief Association, Northern the 1st runner-up with engineer & former presi- Angami Sports Associa- INR 1,00,000, the 2nd run- Kane wants Tottenham to replicate Blatter hints at new evidence dent of Nagaland Wres- tion, Southern Angami ner-up with INR 70,000 tling Association (NWA) Sports Association and and the 3rd runner-up as the guest of honour for Western Angami Sports with INR 50,000. United form against Liverpool to challenge 6-year FIFA ban the opening ceremony. Association and about 80 All the quarter final- Naga style wrestling wrestlers will take part in ists will be rewarded INR kind of performance we will be held on Feb.15 and the free style wrestling. 10,000 each. need to produce against the big teams both at home and away.” To t t e n h a m b e a t Chakhesang wrestling meet from Feb. 8 Juergen Klopp’s side 4-1 when the two teams met Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): The Chakhesang ner will receive INR 80,000 and 50,000. earlier this season but Wrestling Association (CWA) is all set to Categories for free style (men) will third-placed Liverpool conduct its 26th wrestling meet from Feb. include; 57, 65, 74, 89 and 97 kg. In respect are a tougher prospect 8 to 9 at Chetheba town. This was stated of free style (Women), it will be 50, 55, 65, at home, where they are in a press note. 69 and 72 kg. unbeaten in 14 league Nagaland home minister Kuzholuzo Weight measurement for free style of matches. (Azo) Nienu will be the chief guest while all categories will take place on Feb. 7 at “We played well Thepuphi Kapuh, PS to advisor Social 2 pm. Harry Kane against Liverpool at Welfare, Govt. of Nagaland will be the The inaugural function will start from Wembley so we have to guest of honour. 8:30 am. London, Feb. 2 (Reuters): placed London club can- go to Anfield full of confi- The champion will fetch a cash prize Reigning champion Vechita Khesoh Tottenham Hotspur must not let their guard down dence,” Kane added. of INR 1.50 lakh while the runner-up will will be the torch bearer of the meet during get INR 1 lakh. The 3rd and 4th place win- the inaugural function. replicate the form they against Liverpool, after Midfielder Lucas ^ĞƉƉůĂƩĞƌ displayed to outclass suffering a 2-0 defeat in Moura, Tottenham’s new Manchester United in the corresponding fixture signing from French Zurich, Feb. 2 (AP): For- ter spokesman Thomas midweek if they are to get last season. club Paris St Germain, mer FIFA president Sepp Renggli says in a message past an in-form Liverpool “We have got to put in watched on as the Lon- Blatter says he has ‘’new ‘’we are working on it.’’ Registrations open for Ladybird at Anfield in the Premier the same performance as don club beat United and facts’’ and wants to re- Blatter is banned League on Sunday, striker we did against United,” Kane said he was looking open the financial mis- through October 2021 School shooting training Harry Kane said. Tottenham’s top scorer forward to seeing what conduct case that led to after the Court of Arbitra- Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): The Ladybird Registration forms are issued from Tottenham produced Kane said. ”Liverpool are the Brazilian brings to his six-year ban. tion for Sport upheld his School in a press note informed that Ladybird School during office hours on a dominant display to a strong team, especially the table. Blatter says on his ban for payments to one- training for 10 meter Air Rifle and working days. Registration is open to beat United 2-0 at Wem- at home when they are “Hopefully he can fit reactivated Twitter ac- time adviser Michel Plat- Air Pistol shooting under the aegis of interested students/graduates between bley on Wednesday, scor- on the attack. They have right in and when he gets count: ‘’As new facts ini. The case cost Platini Nagaland Rifle Association (NRA) is 11-35 years for both male and female. ing through midfielder some fast players and an opportunity, he takes have appeared it’s time the UEFA presidency. rescheduled to commence from Feb. 5 The last date of registration is ex- Christian Eriksen on 11 last season we didn’t cope it,” Kane said. “There is to question the decision CAS judges said Blat- followed by the 2nd Ladybird Shooting tended till Feb. 6. seconds before United with that very well. no rush and it will keep of the Fifa Ethics-Com- ter was ‘’reckless’’ pay- Championship. The venue of training is at the 10 defender Phil Jones “We were poor everyone on their toes. mittee - my suspension ing Platini $2 million in Selected shooters will represent the meter shooting range, Ladybird School, turned Kieran Trippier’s throughout the whole He’s done some amazing of 6 years!’’ uncontracted salary, and state at the 6th North East Zone Shoot- Mokokchung. cross into his own net on team, but we can take stuff for PSG so we are Asked by The Associ- effectively adding $1 mil- ing Championship at Aizawl, Mizoram For further information and details the hour mark. confidence from the excited to see what can ated Press for details of lion to his FIFA pension which will be held tentatively on the one can contact the following mobile Kane said the fifth- United game. This is the happen.” potential evidence, Blat- fund. second week of May. nos: 9615614020 and 8256969264.

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C M Y K 12 SPORTS Sindhu advances to India Open semi-finals DPS Dimapur annual sports meet held New Delhi, Feb. 2 (PTI): C o m m o n w e a l t h changed gears to pocket P V Sindhu took another Games champion Kashy- the first game. step closer to retaining ap seemed a bit tired and Nothing changed in her title as she reached the could not match China's the second game as the women's singles semifi- Qiao Bin, losing 16-21 18- Indian trailed 4-9 before nals in the USD 350,000 21 in the men's singles making it 10-11 at the in- India Open Super 500 quarterfinals. terval. But Chen stepped badminton tournament Kashyap blew a 7-2 up and walked away with in New Delhi on Friday. lead early on in the open- the match. Sindhu dished out an ing game, while in the "He was hitting rally attacking game to beat second, he erased 4-11 hard. It was long rallies Spain's World No. 36 Bea- and 8-16 deficit to claw his and suddenly he was triz Corrales 21-12 19-21 way back at 18-18 before changing the pace and 21-11 in the 35-minute Bin surged to close out the hitting hard. I was rushing quarterfinal match. match. but I should have been The Olympic silver "I was struggling to more patient on court," medallist will face 2013 continue the long rallies. Praneeth said. World champion Ratcha- May be I was tired after the Among others, top ^ƚƵĚĞŶƚƐƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƟŶŐŝŶƚƌĂĐŬĂŶĚĮĞůĚĞǀĞŶƚĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞĂŶŶƵĂůƐƉŽƌƚƐŵĞĞƚŽĨĞůŚŝWƵďůŝĐ^ĐŚŽŽů͕ nok Inthanon of Thailand last match. I had a chance seeded Indonesian Mar- ŝŵĂƉƵƌŽŶ&Ğď͘ϮĂƚƚŚĞƐĐŚŽŽůƉƌĞŵŝƐĞƐ͘ in the semifinals. in the second game but cus Fernaldi Gideon and Sindhu dished out an somehow I was not able Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo Dimapur, Feb. 2 (EMN): Delhi Public tion of the parents and teachers in various attacking game to walk to read, come forward and shut out the fighting In- School (DPS), Dimapur held its an- events. away with the opening kill the rallies. dian men's doubles pair of nual sports meet on Feb. 2 at the school Adding the final score from the sports game without much ado Some part of my de- Manu Attri and B Sumeeth ground. The much awaited day marked meet, Zungki House emerged as the but Corrales came back in AP/PTI fence I am not happy with. Reddy 21-19 21-19, while the culmination of a yearlong competi- overall champions of the school for the the second to lead 19-11. /ŶĚŝĂďĂĚŵŝŶƚŽŶƉůĂLJĞƌWs^ŝŶĚŚƵĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞƐĂƉŽŝŶƚĂŐĂŝŶƐƚ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ I perhaps should have sixth seeded women's tion and trials in various sporting events academic session of 2017-18, in the field Sindhu, however, ƐŚƵƩůĞƌ ĞĂƚƌŝnj ŽƌƌĂůĞƐ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ǁŽŵĞŶΖƐ ƐŝŶŐůĞƐ ƋƵĂƌƚĞƌͲĮŶĂů prepared better," Kashyap doubles pair of Ashwini amongst the four houses – Zungki, Tizu, of sports and co-curricular activities and ŵĂƚĐŚŽĨƚŚĞƌ͘ŬŚŝůĞƐŚĂƐ'ƵƉƚĂ/ŶĚŝĂKƉĞŶĂƚ^ŝƌŝ&Žƌƚ/ŶĚŽŽƌ reeled off seven points to ^ƚĂĚŝƵŵŝŶEĞǁĞůŚŝŽŶ&ƌŝ͘ said. Ponnappa and N Sikki Milak and Dikhu. also the shield for the best house in the draw parity at 18-18 but Eighth seed Praneeth Reddy lost 17-21 21-23 to The sports meet was opened by BK March Past. a lucky net chord kept make a comeback but the over the match to Sindhu. too failed to negotiate the Chinese pair of Du Yue Nanda, Principal of DPS Dimapur. The Sorenthung of Class VIII A (Dikhu the Spaniard alive in the Indian ensured there are However, it turned out fast- paced game of third and Li Yinhui. chief guest of the event was Dr Aotoshi, House) and Meye U-Krome of Class VI B match. no hiccups as she used to be a disappointing day seed Taiwanese Chou Tien Seventh seeded In- Pro Vice Chairman, DPS Dimapur. (Zungki House) won the coveted trophy Back to the winning her disguised returns to for Parupalli Kashyap and Chen and went down 15- dian pair of Jakkampudi The students enthusiastically com- for best athletes. side of the court, Sindhu bamboozle the Spaniard. B Sai Praneeth as they 21 13-21. Meghana and Poorvisha peted in various athletic events besides Dr Aotoshi declared the closure of the once again showed class A jump smash gave suffered straight game Praneeth was 6-11 S Ram lost 10-21 15-21 to entertaining the gathering with cultural sports meet by lowering the school flag as she zoomed to a 11-6 Sindhu 10 match points. defeats to their respective behind at the break and second seeded Thai pair of presentations of aerobics, dance and and handed it over to the Principal which advantage at the lemon Corrales won a long rally opponents to bow out of though he levelled par Jongkolphan Kititharakul yoga demonstrations. Special attractions was followed by singing of the National break. Corrales tried to before she hit long to hand the tournament. at 14-14, Chen quickly and Rawinda Prajongjai. of the day were also the zealous participa- Anthem Equestrian c’ships underway in Imphal 0DQ8WGÀJKWLQJWREHVHFRQGEHVW²0RXULQKR London, Feb. 2 (AFP): added Mourinho. Jose Mourinho effective- "I cannot say that we ly conceded the Premier are doing bad or Tot- League title to Manches- tenham is doing bad or ter City on Friday, admit- Chelsea is doing bad ting that his Manchester because the number of United side are compet- points we have are a very ing to be "first of the last" reasonable number of in the table. points." United lost in mid- Mourinho was talk- week at Tottenham, al- ing ahead of the home lowing their local rivals Premier League meet- to open up a command- ing with Huddersfield, ing 15-point lead, with where United will mark just 13 games remaining. the 60th anniversary of EM Images But Mourinho insist- the Munich air disaster ƌŝĚĞƌƐĞĞŶĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞĞƋƵĞƐƚƌŝĂŶĐŚĂŵƉŝŽŶƐŚŝƉŽŶƚŚĞĮƌƐƚĚĂLJĂƚDĂƉĂů<ĂŶŐũĞŝďƵŶŐŝŶ/ŵƉŚĂůŽŶ ed that there is still plen- that falls on Tuesday. The &ƌŝ͘&Ğď͘Ϯ͘ ty for his team to play for United manager paid his in the league this sea- respects to the tragedy Our Correspondent guest. Speaking on the oc- the Commander 9 Sector son, with second place that shaped his club’s Imphal, Feb. 2 (EMN): casion the Deputy Inspec- Assam Rifles also attend- and qualification for the history but insisted that The opening ceremony of tor General IGAR (South) ed the inaugural function Champions League his :ŽƐĞDŽƵƌŝŶŚŽ it is also vital that they the five day long 15th Di- said that Assam Rifles as guests of honour. primary focus. return to winning ways. rector General Assam Ri- was singularly proud and Speaking on the oc- "It makes me feel that points and improvement and sixth but it is practi- a failure. "It's not because of this fles Sentinel Cup Eques- privileged to be associ- casion MHRPA President they are doing so, so well we have in relation to last cally closed for the first." "If you tell me all six Munich disaster that trian Championship 2018 ated with the only state Deleep lauded the efforts that they are not letting season, in normal condi- However, the Portu- want to be champion and the game becomes im- and the 9th Junior State level equestrian champi- of the Assam Rifles in pro- the others come close to tions the distance would guese insisted that fall- only one will be champi- portant for us," he said. Equestrian Champion- onships conducted an- moting and supporting that, as simple as that," be a distance that leaves ing short to Pep Guar- on and the other five fail, "The game is important ship got underway at the nually. The unique event the only equestrian event said Mourinho when the fight open. diola's rampant City, I think is too pragmatic a because we need points Mapal Kangjeibung, the which is in its 15th edi- other than Polo held in asked how City's domi- "And, at the moment, who have dropped just way to look at it because to be the first of the last, oldest polo-ground in tion has been brought to Manipur. He also added nance made him feel. the fight is open for sec- seven points all season, you can do positive work we have to try to finish the world, located in the fruition through the dedi- that the Sentinel Cup has "With the number of ond, third, fourth, fifth shouldn't be classified as and not win the title," second." heart of Imphal town on cated efforts of Manipur now emerged as an an- Fri. Feb. 2. Equestrian Association nual mega event which is The championship is and Assam Rifles. He also much awaited and keenly held under the aegis of 6 mentioned that this event contested by equestri- Assam Rifles along with is a grand stage for show- an enthusiasts from the Barcelona defeat Valencia by narrow margin in King's Cup Manipur Equestrian As- casing the talent as well entire state of Manipur. Madrid, Feb. 2 (IANS): For- tunities to take a more the side for new signings first half was a bad chal- minute for Suarez to head sociation (MEA) and will as meeting the riders and The equestrian events ward Luis Suarez netted convincing advantage Yerry Mina and Phillipe lenge by Sergi Roberto on the only goal of the game. continue till Feb. 6. equestrian enthusiasts are scheduled over a span the only goal of the game into next week's return Coutinho. Andreas Pereira which saw The home side pressed More than one hun- from Manipur and added of five days and include to give FC Barcelona a leg, rports Xinhua news In front of a half-emp- the Valencia midfielder hard for the second, with dred riders from various that the championship events like tent pegging slender 1-0 first leg win in agency. ty Camp Nou Stadium, stay in the dressing room Messi going close on a clubs registered with the is aimed at encouraging (team and individual) in their King's Cup semi-final With a key league Barca began by pressing for the second half to be couple of occasions, but MEA and the Assam Rifles equestrian sport which senior and junior cat- at home against Valencia. game against Espanyol Valencia and forced seven replaced by Nemanja were unable to net the Pony Equestrian team are is said to have originated egories, show jumping Barcelona dominated on Sunday, Barca coach corners in the first 30 min- Maksimovic. second goal which would participating in the se- from the state of Manipur. (individual) in the three most of the game against Ernesto Valverde fielded utes but were unable to Barca had better have all but assured the tie. nior, junior and girls cat- President H Deleep categories of girls, seniors a rival who created few the same side which won create clear-cut chances chances in the second half Valencia will have egory in the competition. Singh of Manipur Horse and juniors. The finals of chances on Thursday, 2-0 against Barca's local against the goal defended with Jaume saving a Messi hopes of an epic fightback Deputy Inspector Riding and Polo Associa- the event will be held on but were unable to create rivals in the quarter-final by Jaume Domenech. free kick before the Argen- in front of their fans next General Brig Ramesh Ku- tion (MHRPA), president Feb. 6 in which Director many clear cut oppor- return leg with no place in The key moment in the tinean crossed in the 66th week. mar Singh of IGAR (South) Lt Col (Retd) M Ranjit General Lt Gen Shokin attended the day’s inau- Singh of MEA and Briga- Chouhan of Assam Rifles gural function as the chief dier Amit Kabthiyal who is will be the chief guest. Menuosetuo Yiese is Northern Angami wrestling champ World's top sports court lifts Kohima Bureau Football Association as Kohima, Jan. 2 (EMN): the guest of honour for the 19-year-old Menuosetuo valedictory programme. lifetime ban on 39 Russian athletes Yiese of Kohima village A total of 18 players Geneva, Feb. 2 (IANS): The world's top ineligible for the next edition of the Olym- became champion of the including the top eight sports court overturned lifetime Olympic pic Winter Games in PyeongChang, start- 59th Northern Angami wrestlers were selected bans on 39 Russian athletes for doping ing next week, instead of a life-ban from Sports Association (NASA) to represent NASA for the violations following the 2014 Sochi Olym- all Olympic Games. Following the ruling, wrestling meet held at upcoming ASA wrestling pic Games. CAS secretary general Matthieu Reeb was Khuchiezie (Kohima local meet. The other select- The Lausanne-based Court of Arbitra- quoted by the Swiss national broadcaster, ground) on Fri. Feb. 2. ed wrestlers are: Khrie- tion for Sport (CAS) also said on Thursday RTS as saying, "This does not mean that Standing 6 feet tall votuo Sekhose (Group that 28 of the athletes have had all their these 28 athletes are declared innocent." and weighing 114 kg, A), Seyiekhrietuo Yiese bans lifted and their results reinstated, He noted that "in their case, due to son of late Khrielat- (Group A), Khrievotuo reports Xinhua news agency. insufficient evidence, the appeals are uo Yiese, Menuosetuo Sekhose (Group A), Kev- The CAS said it was upholding the upheld, the sanctions annulled, and their Yiese downed wrestler itsii Rutsa (Group A), appeals from 28 out of the 39 Russian individual results achieved in Sochi are Kekhriengulie Whuorie Khrietsonyii Whuorie athletes given lifetime bans by the Inter- reinstated." also of Kohima village in (Group A), Thepfukho- national Olympic Committee (IOC) for The IOC confirmed that because it the final to lift the title. tuo Medom (Group B), EM Images doping violations at the Sochi Games. had suspended the Russian Olympic 30-year-old Kekhriengulie dŚĞĐŚĂŵƉŝŽŶ͕DĞŶƵŽƐĞƚƵŽzŝĞƐĞĂŶĚƚŚĞŽƚŚĞƌƚŽƉƚŚƌĞĞǁƌĞƐƚůĞƌƐĂƚ<ŽŚŝŵĂůŽĐĂůŐƌŽƵŶĚŽŶ&ƌŝ͘&Ğď͘ Kikruvilie Zumu (Group "In 28 cases, the evidence collected was Committee in December after evidence is the son of late Ruokuo- Ϯ͘ D), Keneikhrielie Yhome found to be insufficient to establish that emerged of widespread doping, Russian zolie Whuorie. He weighs (Group A), Thepfuchiituo an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) was athletes could only participate with its 88 kg and is 5 feet 7 inches Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü by top four wrestlers were the group point winners Khrodi (Group C), Khries- committed by the athletes concerned," permission. tall. The champion Menu- winning both the bouts in from Group A (Kohima in Naga wrestling. A total etuo Sogotsu (Group D), said the court ruling. "Not being sanctioned does not osetuo Yiese received a the semi-final match. Village). of 61 wrestlers from four Vikeduolie Lhousi (Group "With respect to these 28 athletes, automatically confer the privilege of an cash prize of INR 80000 3rd position Kezhase- The quarterfinalist groups took part in the C) and Petekhrietuo Pi- the appeals are upheld, the sanctions invitation," the IOC said in a statement. while the runners-up luo-o Pienyü was ad- namely Vizosie-o Metha championship. enyii - (Group B) annulled, and their individual results It said it could challenge the CAS rulings Kekhriengulie Whuorie judged as the winner after (Group D), Vizakietuo Earlier Pelesielie Khe- Meanwhile, in free- achieved in Sochi 2014 are reinstated," at Switzerland's supreme court. pocketed INR 50000. his opponent Seyiekhri- Suohu (Group A), Ke- zhie chairman for North style wrestling (men), 14 the court said. In 11 cases, the evidence An Olympic disciplinary panel, On the way to the fi- etuo Yiese failed to turn up zhavizo Thevo (Group B), East Taekwondo Associa- wrestlers including senior collected was found to be sufficient to chaired by IOC executive board member nal, Menuosetuo Yiese due to injuries. The third Kevitsü Rutsa(Group A) tion attended the inaugu- and junior category were establish an individual anti-doping rule Denis Oswald, last year investigated 46 defeated the new wres- and fourth placed winners received INR 4000. ral function as the chief also selected to represent violation. Russian athletes and found 43 guilty of tling champion of Ko- received INR 30,000 and While NASA ‘A’ (Ko- guest, while Atuo Mezhür, NASA in the upcoming The court declared the athletes to be complicity in a Sochi doping programme. hima village sports meet INR 20,000. While all the hima village) emerged as president for Nagaland ASA wrestling meet.

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