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VOL. XVII NO. 76 | PAGES 12 ` 4/- RNI NO. NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018 Rainy day woman Congress ready to ally with 'all like-minded parties' to defeat BJP New Delhi, March 17 (IANS): programme to defeat the BJP- constitutional democracy. Our Institutions are under stress The Congress on Saturday ex- RSS in the 2019 elections," the "A resurgent Congress alone and their independence com- pressed its willingness to ally resolution said. shall win back the idea of India promised. Our Republic must "with all like-minded parties" The Bahujan Samaj Party as envisioned by the founding be protected at all costs," it said. with a "pragmatic approach" to had supported arch-rival Sa- fathers of our nation." The resolution said the Con- defeat the Narendra Modi gov- majwadi Party candidates in The Congress had stitched gress was prepared to make ernment in the 2019 Lok Sabha Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur and an alliance to oust the first whatever sacrifices required to elections. Phulpur seats. The SP-BSP front National Democratic Alliance defend the ethos of the Consti- The political resolution, trounced the BJP in a shocking government-led by Atal Bihari tution. adopted at the party's plenary outcome amidst suggestions Vajpayee in 2004. "We will purge the polity of here, talked of evolving a com- that opposition parties should The resolution said all sec- the aberrations witnessed dur- mon workable programme put up joint candidates against tions have been "betrayed" by ing the BJP regime, which has to defeat the Bharatiya Janta the BJP-led NDA in the 2019 Lok the BJP-led government and failed to honour its commit- Party-Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sabha polls. core constitutional values were ments to the people of India." Sangh in the next general elec- The resolution, however, re- under attack. It said the Congress was tions. mained silent on the leadership "Under the BJP regime, the proud of its illustrious history, The Congress spelled out of the grouping of like-minded people of India - farmers, khet legacy and remains the party its stance amid renewed efforts parties but emphasised on the mazdoors, workers in the unor- that truly represents India - for opposition unity following role of "a resurgent Congress" ganised sector, self-employed, multi-cultural, multilingual and the BJP's defeat in crucial Uttar in winning back the idea of manual labourers, Dalits, mi- multi-religious. Pradesh and Bihar Lok Sabha India. norities, traders, unemployed "Congress Party is commit- by-elections. "The 84th Plenary of the youth and the poor have been ted to serve people of India at a "Congress will adopt a prag- Congress gives a clarion call to betrayed. time when the country stands at matic approach for cooperation its rank and file to rise to the "Today, our core constitu- a crossroad as it faces the threat with all like-minded parties and occasion to defend the founda- tional values are under attack. posed by authoritarian, divisive evolve a common workable tional values of our republic and Our freedoms are in jeopardy. and disruptive forces," it said.

Temjen Toy is Nagaland’s new chief secretary Verdict in fodder scam Dimapur, March 17 (EMN): After Ministry of Electronics and Informa- involving Lalu again deferred a stint of three tumultuous years tion Technology. as the chief secretary of Nagaland, Owing to ill-health of his immedi- Ranchi, March 17 (PTI): case pertaining to illegal Pankaj Kumar has been relieved ate successor, Benchilo Thong, the A special CBI court has withdrawal of Rs 89.27 EM Images/ Caisii Mao of his assignment in the Nagaland new chief secretary of Nagaland will deferred till March 19 the lakh from the Deogarh A woman protects herself with an umbrella while crossing a the road in the rain in downtown judgement against former treasury 21 years ago. Dimapur on Saturday. government. His next stint will be as be Temjen Toy. an additional secretary in the Union (Full report on page 3) Bihar chief ministers Lalu On January 6 this Prasad and Jagannath year, the CBI court judge Mishra in the fourth fod- had sentenced Prasad to der scam case pertaining three-and-a-half years in to alleged withdrawal of jail and imposed a fine of RLSP, LJP refute Rs 3.13 crore from the Rs 10 lakh on him in the Sonia attacks Modi; calls his pre-poll promises 'dramebaazi' Dumka treasury over two Deoghar treasury case. speculation about New Delhi, March 17 (PTI): corruption-free governance. fastest during that time. ers to put aside egos and aspira- decades ago, a lawyer said The CBI court had on Former Congress president She claimed that the Con- "Under the leadership of tions and work for strengthen- today. January 24 this year sen- quitting NDA Sonia Gandhi today launched a gress was fighting a "tyrannical" former PM Manmohan Singh, ing the Congress. This is the second time tenced Prasad and Mishra Patna, March 17 (IANS): scathing attack on Prime Min- government and the people the economy of this country "The time has come when that the verdict in the case to five years in jail in a BJP allies Rashtriya Lok ister Narendra Modi, saying his have begun to realise that the flourished. Our government each of us should see what we has been postponed, RJD fodder scam case in con- Samta Party (RLSP) and government was power-drunk promises made by the BJP in formed policies which lifted can do for the party," she said. chief Prasad's counsel nection with fraudulent Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and the pre-poll promises of 2014 were hollow millions of people from poverty. Sonia Gandhi said the aim Prabhat Kumar said withdrawal of Rs 37.62 on Saturday said they will combating corruption and en- In the last four years, this And today, the Modi govern- would be to strengthen the party The court of special crore from the Chaibasa not quit the BJP-led NDA. suring inclusive development arrogant and power-drunk gov- ment is weakening these poli- with which all have an age-old judge Shiv Pal Singh had treasury. Amid growing specu- were mere "dramebaazi". ernment has left no stone un- cies," she said. attachment. yesterday fixed today In 2013, Prasad was lation that RLSP chief and In her address at the 84th turned to destroy the Congress. The Congress leader claimed The party's win will be na- as the date for the pro- convicted in the first fod- Union Minister Upender Congress Plenary Session, she They have used every trick in that the party was "exposing tion's win and the party's vic- nouncement of the order, der scam case involving Kushwaha might follow in accused the Modi government the trade, but Congress has the frauds of the Modi govern- tory will be our victory, she said, he said. withdrawal of Rs 37.7 the footsteps of the Hin- of using all tricks in the trade neither succumbed before this ment". adding that the most important The special CBI judge crore from the Chaibasa dustani Awam Morcha to wipe out the Congress and arrogance of power nor will it The party, she said, was mak- thing was to see how the Con- is on a training pro- treasury and sentenced (HAM) and dump the Na- asserted that the party would succumb in future, she said. ing efforts to win back the trust gress sets the new agenda of the gramme. The judgement to five years in jail while tional Democratic Alli- never bow down. The UPA chairperson said of the people and would work country under the new leader- will be pronounced on Mishra was given a prison ance (NDA), Kushwaha She exhorted Congress work- the party is waging a struggle with like-minded parties to oust ship. March 19, the lawyer said. term of four years. said it is baseless and far ers to support new party chief against the Modi government's the BJP. She also recalled the Chik- The court had post- Prasad has already from the truth. Rahul Gandhi and be ready for "dictatorial" ways, "disregard" Reflecting on the party's manglur bypoll victory of Indira poned the verdict on been convicted in three Earlier, senior RJD any kind of sacrifice to strength- for the Constitution, "denigra- recent impressive show in As- Gandhi 40 years ago and asked March 15 till the next day f o d d e r c a s e s w h i l e leader Bhai Virender had en the organisation. tion" of Parliament and their sembly polls in Gujarat, and party workers to emerge vic- in view of a petition being Mishra was convicted in claimed that the RJD is in Sonia Gandhi also asked the "divisive ideology", besides "po- bypolls in Madhya Pradesh and torious like the former prime filed on behalf of Prasad two cases. touch with the RLSP and workers to free the country of litical vendatta and conspiracies Rajasthan, she said that those minister. seeking three officials in The fifth case relating it will join the Grand Alli- "discrimination, vendetta poli- like intimidating the media". who want to throw the very Under the leadership of new the office of the account- to fraudulent withdraw- ance of the RJD, Congress, tics and arrogance". She recalled how the Con- identity of the Congress out of party chief, the Congress should ant general in the 1990s be al of Rs 139 crore from and HAM. A HAM spokes- We are exposing Prime Min- gress had changed its plan of the political arena of the coun- once again become the party made a party to the case, the Doranda treasury in person, Danish Rizwan, ister Modi and his colleagues' going alone as per the 'Panch- try do not know how much love that frames the basic agenda according to Kumar. Ranchi is pending with also met Kushwaha and false claims, frauds and corrup- marhi Declaration' in 1998 to and affection the people have and should represent the diver- Besides Prasad and the court. that had strengthened the tion with proof. aligning with like-minded par- towards it. sity in society and should come Mishra, 29 others are ac- The over Rs 900-crore speculation. "People have now under- ties at the Shimla Declaration "There is only one priority up to the expectations and aspi- cused, including former fodder scam cases relate In fact, HAM founder stood that the 2014 promises in 2003 and then successfully today and that is how to make rations of the people, she said. IAS and animal husband- to illegal withdrawal of and former Chief Minis- of 'sab ka saath, sab ka vikas' formed governments in various Congress party stronger. Con- She also urged the party ry department officials, in money from government ter Jitan Ram Manjhi had and 'na khaoonga, na khaane states and at the Centre in 2004 gress is not just a political party, workers to extend all support the Dumka treasury case. treasuries in different dis- hinted that the RLSP will doonga' and his Mann ki Baat' and 2009. but an ideology," she said, add- her son Rahul Gandhi who took The 69-year-old RJD tricts of the animal hus- join the Grand Alliance. on radio are only 'dramebaazi' Sonia Gandhi said the ing that there is a need to bring over the reigns of the Congress chief has been in Birsa bandry department in LJP chief and Union (theatrics) and a trick to grab governments under Manmo- the Congress back on centre- in "such difficult times". Sonia Munda jail at Ranchi since undivided Bihar in 1990s Minister Ramvilas Paswan votes and electoral power," she han Singh formulated many stage of the political and public Gandhi's fiery speech in Hindi December 23 last year when the RJD was in pow- also said that his party is said, referring to Modi's promis- schemes for the welfare of the discourse. drew loud applause from the after being convicted in er in the state and Prasad with the NDA. "LJP is in es of inclusive development and people and the economy grew She called upon party work- party workers. the second fodder scam was the chief minister. NDA and will remain with it", he said. However, Paswan said the NDA has suffered a big defeat in the bypolls and it New species of water strider found in Nagaland is a matter of concern and worry. "NDA has to take Dimapur, March 17 (EMN): Scientists Zootaxa, according to the report. Walking on water everyone along with it as from the Zoological Survey of India So far, only five species of water its slogan is 'Sabka Saath (ZSI) have discovered a new species striders under the subgenus Ptilom- Water striders skim across ponds Sabka Vikas'," he said. of water strider (also known as wa- era were known in India. and streams as if skating on ice. ter skippers or pond skaters) from These includes Ptilomera agriodes How do they ‘walk on water’ Nagaland, The Hindu reported on found in peninsular India, Ptilomera while staying completely dry? Be true to your work, Saturday. assamensis found in northeastern Many other bugs stick like your word, According to the report, the new India, Ptilomera laticaudata in north- glue when they touch water, and your friend. species named Ptilomera nagalanda ern and northeastern India, Pltilom- but the water strider’s feet are Jehamalar and Chandra was found in era occidentalis from Uttarakhand ~ John Boyle O'Reilly covered with thousands of fuzzy Intangki River in Peren district. and Ptilomera tigrina found in the little hairs, called microsetae, Water striders are a group of in- Andaman islands. that trap air and create a floating sects adapted to life on the surface of With the discovery of Ptilomera cushion. WEATHER water. Scientists working on the water nagalanda the number of species of These needle-shaped strands TEMPERATURE striders say that their presence serves water striders belonging to the sub- are dozens of times narrower as an indicator of water quality. genus has increased to six. than a human hair and coated Max: Min: “Orange with black stripes on Other than being a good indicator with a special wax. Each strand KOHIMA 24.2° 11.7° the dorsal side and a pale yellowish of water quality, water striders also also is covered with an orderly DIMAPUR 31.3° 19.4° brown ventral part of the body, this play an important role in the food arrangement of microscopic RF: RH: particular species has long slender chain by feeding on mosquito larvae. KOHIMA NIL 72% channels, or nanogrooves. When legs and measures about 11.79 mm,” There are nearly 100 species of wet, the grooves trap tiny air DIMAPUR 2mm 88% scientist Eyarin Jehamalar told The water striders found in India across * Rainfall (RF) * Relative humidity (RH) bubbles. The result is an effective Temperature in State Capitals Hindu of the kind discovered in In- different water bodies such as open An adult water strider (Wikipedia) water-repellent, or hydrophobic, Max. Min. Max. Min. tangki. ocean, ponds, pools, lakes, rivers, barrier. Taking advantage of the Aizawl 26° 13° Itanagar 24° 12° The presence of black stripes on streams etc. Ptilomera has hair on the mid- er than the mid and hind legs and natural surface tension or ‘sticki- Agartala 32° 29° Shillong 22° 07° the dorsal side differentiates this spe- What is unique about Ptilomera is dle legs that help the insects resist used to catch and hold prey. The ness’ of water itself, the airborne Gangtok 22° 17° Delhi 33° 17° cies from other known species of the that they are only found in rocky, fast the strong current of streams. Water striders possess needle-like mouth strider remains high and dry. Guwahati 32° 15° Kolkata 35° 21° subgenus Ptilomera. The discovery flowing streams and rivers that are striders have three pairs of legs. parts that are used for sucking the Imphal 26° 10° Chennai 33° 25° was published in the science journal not exposed to a lot of sunlight. The front legs are relatively short- juice of prey. (Courtesy: Answers Magazine) EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Sunday, March 18, 2018 2 STATE PDA govt. ‘nailed 33 inch’ to settle matters — Zaleo Forest minister pays Dimapur, March 17 accordance with the fast- (EMN): Hinting that there Legislators’ thanksgiving programme changing world. A press offices in Dimapur a visit should never be any more release received here on confusion on change in Saturday informed. governance, member Addressing a gather- of Legislative Assembly ing of Naga People’s Front Zhaleo Rio has said that (NPF) party workers and the People’s Democratic elders of Dimapur-III as- Alliance (PDA) govern- sembly constituency at ment had ‘already nailed a thanksgiving service 33-inch (nails) to settle on Mrach 17 at Kiyeto matter in the 13th NLA village, Zhimomi said he which is more than the represents the entire peo- required majority.’ ple of 3-Dimapur-III and The legislator iterated not only those who voted that the PDA government for him. He assured that led by the Nationalist working for the uplift of Democratic Progressive the constituency and it’s Party (NDPP) was for the populace will be his ‘un- common Naga people Zhaleo Rio Azheto Zhimomi dying conviction.’ with a vision to bringing Soliciting coopera- about change ‘through that ‘in action it was and by the biggest margins ganisations felicitated tion and support from CM Chang examining air and water samples at the Nagaland Pollution Control Board office in Dimapur change, progress and will always be voters who among NDPP candidates the two MLAs while ex- the public of Dimapur- on March 17. prosperity.’ should represent the during the recently con- pressing their faith in the III in order to work for Rio was addressing elected in a democratic cluded general elections. democratically elected the welfare of the people, Dimapur, March 17 address said that the trainees, faculties and party workers during a system of governance.’ The other being Khumu members to bring about he welcomed ‘views and (EMN): Minister of En- purpose of his visit was staffs of the institute. thanksgiving programme Thanking party work- himself who was also change for the people. suggestions that can be vironment, Forests and to observe and get first- The Director of SEFTI on March 17 at the TL ers and well wishers who present in the function. ‘Human resource, infra- put to good use for devel- Climate Change & Par- hand experience, func- chaired the occasion and Angami Park. This was in- empowered him to ‘carry M L A o f 5 7 t h structural development opmental activities.’ liamentary Affairs, CM tioning of the board and delivered the welcome formed in a press release the burdens of the con- Thonokyu assembly con- are need of the hour’ The MLA acknowl- Chang paid a visit to Na- to discuss how improve- address. from the 5-Ghaspani-II stituency for the second stituency, Khumu was Member of Nagaland edged the NPF and its galand Pollution Control ments may be made. Speaking on the oc- assembly constituency time in a row,’ he pledged stated to have declared Legislative Assembly leaders Dr. Shurhozelie Board on March 17 and Various issues such casion, the minister en- press secretary on Sat- to play a pivotal role ‘ac- during the event that he, Azheto Zhimomi has and TR Zeliang for having interacted with the offic- as climate change, air couraged the forester urday. cording to the party’s along with the rest of the said that human resource confidence in him and is- ers and staff of the board. and water pollution, coal trainees to avail the train- In his acknowledge- manifesto.’ PDA, was committed to development along with suing the party ticket that A press release received mining and solid waste ing opportunity to the ment, praising God for Rio recalled the sacri- bringing about change infrastructural develop- enabled him to represent on Saturday informed. management were dis- fullest in order to bring the victory toward his fice of his party’s workers ‘for a better Nagaland.’ ment was much needed the people of Dimapur- The minister also vis- cussed during the meet- forth their capabilities second stint as MLA of which led him to be one Prior to the pro- for people of the state if III in the 13th Nagaland ited air and water labo- ing. as efficient officers of the 5-Ghaspani-II, Rio said of the only two to win gramme, several or- they are to progress in Legislative Assembly. ratories, library and the Chang also shared department. He stated paper recycling unit and his experiences as a gov- that one should try to ac- observed how the air ernment employee and quire knowledge and not and water samples are encouraged the officers feel shy in the process. Legal Metrology vows to promote collected, analysed and and staff to work harder Aima also motivated Duncan gets new building for UPHC highlighted to the public so as to serve the public the gathering with his to create awareness. better by bringing about vast training experience. ‘fair digital marketplaces’ During the informal a better environment in An informal discus- Dimapur, Mach 17 (EMN): Building on the success of the programme held in the the state. sion was held, where 2017 ‘Better Digital World’ campaign, the department board’s conference hall, Also, the minister opinions and grievanc- of Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection (LM&CP), Chairman Ramesh Aima along with Aima, mem- es were shared with the Mokokchung affirmed that the 2018 campaign will aim welcomed the gathering. ber secretary of Nagaland minister. The minister to promote digital marketplaces that are more accessi- Member Secretary Pollution Control Board on his first visit to the ble, safer and fairer for consumers across the district of Rusovil John highlighted (NPCB), paid a visit to institute presented an the state. This was announced by the department during responsibilities, activi- the State Environment & optimistic view that his the World Consumers Rights Day programme held at ties and functions of the Forestry Training Insti- ministry along with the People’s College in Mokokchung. board, constraints and tute (SEFTI), Dimapur, departmental officials The occasion was observed under the theme ‘Making achievements. on March 17 and inter- would try to bring out the digital marketplaces fairer’ on March 15. Update from The minister in his acted with the Forester-I best in the department. the department informed on Saturday. Resource person, inspector of LM&CP, Ngangshima- kok in his keynote address lamented that though there are hundreds of laws related to trade and commerce, consumers are still cheated due to the ignorance of basic Archaeologists talk shop on building issues Consumer Rights. Thus, he said in order to safeguard the Dimapur, March 17 (EMN): During the recently concluded seminar—themed consumers, The Consumer Protection Act 1986 was en- Dr. Meguosielie Kire seen here with medical personnel during the inauguration of a new building for the acted which not only protects but also provides provision Urban Public Health Centre at Duncan Bosti in Dimapur on March 17. “Building Big? Global Scales of Monu- for redressal against market abuses and social injustices mentality”—and the ongoing workshop and consumer education to the consumers so that rights Dimapur, March 17 (EMN): A new and the pregnant women in the local- “Hierarchy and balance: the role of of all consumers are respected and protected, and to pro- building housing the Urban Public ity. He also urged the medical staffs to monumentality in European and North- test against those elements that undermine those rights. Health Centre (UPHC) at Duncan Bosti show compassion and politeness when east Indian Landscapes,” archaeologists Consumers must also have sound knowledge about in Dimapur was inaugurated on March dealing with patients. from Europe, mainland India and the internet security like setting a strong password for safer 17 by Dr. Meguosielie Kire, director of Dr. Kire emphasized the impor- Northeast discussed various issues and fairer digital transactions, he said. Health & Family Welfare. tance of timely reporting and proper about building traditions ‘in its varying Other resource persons were lecturers Neisekho Speaking at the inaugural function, documentations of all UPHC activities shapes and meanings which have been a Chaya and Temjenmeren Longchari from Communica- Dr. Kire appreciated the community as they are the performance indica- long-standing subject of prehistoric and tion and Information Technology (ICIT) institute. of Duncan Bosti for their contribution tors of the UPHC. Further, he sought historic archaeological research.’ and support toward completion of the co-operation and support from public The programme was organised by the UPHC’s new building. and health committee for the smooth Nordic Graduate School in Archaeology, WEATHER FORECAST IN OTHER DISTRICTS The concept of UPHC was to bring functioning of the health unit. University of Oslo, Norway; Department comprehensive health services to the Chief Medical Officer Dimapur Dr. of History and Archaeology, Nagaland Max Min DP RH RF public and also focus on the migrant K Vikato Kinimi delivered welcome ad- University; and Graduate School ‘Hu- WOKHA 20.2 11.6 11.1 71 19.2 population and control spread of dis- dress. Short speeches were delivered man Development in Landscapes’ Kiel Prof. Pardeshi Lal eases, he said. by Nodal Officer NUHM Dr. Puse and Collaborative Research Centre ‘Scales ZBT 15.7 8.3 12.6 91 3.2 Lauding the performance of UPHC Chairman HCMC Thungbemo. of Transformation’, Kiel University, Ger- proach be useful to answer archaeologi- many. MON 24 16 16 94 8 all over the state, Dr. Kire expressed The inaugural function was at- cal questions on reconstructing social hope that UPHC Duncan Bosti will also tended by official from NHM, NUHM, Some of the key discussions during behaviour, how can a comparative ap- TUENSANG 16 11 7.1 58 6.3 reach the standard set by other UPHCs. program officers and staff under CMO seminar and workshop included - what proach be useful for studies on monu- The director requested ASHAs to Dimapur, and staff of UPHC Duncan does monumentality mean in different mentality, where can similarities and dis- MKG 22.2 10.1 1.9 29 3.3 continue keeping track of the children and Burma Camp. societies, how could a comparative ap- similarities found in such broad studies. KIPHIRE 19 12.6 15 94 2 SECHÜ ZUBZA 26 14.5 10.3 44 1.4 Job fair at Unity College sees TSEMINYU 24.4 14.6 13.2 60 3.4 State legal service members JALUKIE 27 13 19.2 100 1 36 institutes at the table MANGKOLEMBA 22.2 17 18.5 94 8 attend national conclave *Dew Point (DP) *Relative Humidity (RH) * Rainfall (RF) Dimapur, March 17 The WDLSA team of (EMN): Judge Gauhati panel lawyers and para Source: Department of Soil & Water Conservation, Nagaland High Court and execu- legal volunteers acted tive chairman of Naga- as a bridge between the land State Legal Serv- construction workers and ices Authority, LS Jamir the nodal department by NEWS IN BRIEF and member secretary identifying the construc- ‘Tatar Hoho’ speaker convenes ‘budget session’ Mezivolu T Therieh have tion workers through the The speaker of ‘Tatar Hoho’ has summoned its ‘budget attended the two-day visitation of construction session’ for 2018-19 on March 23, at 10 am at the group’s 16th All India Meet of sites and door to door in council headquarters, Hebron. Executives and members of State Legal Services Au- Wokha town and nearby the steering committee, ‘council of kilonsers’, ‘tatars,’ ‘heads thorities at Guwahati in villages. of departments,’ its ‘Naga army authorities’ (‘Longvibu, Assam on March 17 and During the camp, the adjutant general, GSO-I & GSO-II’); three members each 18th. officers of Labour depart- The meet was hosted Rajan Gogoi delivering the keynote address at the national conclave ment apprised the ben- from the NSWON / NFFWWF / CNC and one each from all in Guwahati. the regions and sub-regions have been informed to attend by National Legal Services eficiaries of the schemes the session. This information was conveyed by the secretary- Authority and Assam State in local dialect before the Students browse through stalls during the job fair at Unity College in in-chief ASLSA delivered ices authority attended in-charge of the Hoho. Dimapur on March 17. Legal Services Authority. welcome address. the meet. registration. GPRN invites apex bodies to its republic day Minister for Law and During the conclave of Construction work- Around 358 beneficiar- Dimapur, March 17 jointly organised by Justice and Electronics the executive chairpersons ers registration camp in ies turned up for the camp The Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim has (EMN): National and IQAC Placement Cell of and Information Technol- of SLSAs, chairpersons Wokha and availed free legal aid invited representatives of all the Naga apex bodies to its regional organisations Unity College and NIIT ogy, Government of India, HCLSC, member secre- A total of 193 construc- rendered by panel lawyers 39th republic day celebrations to be held on March 21 namely Aditya Birla Cap- Dimapur Centre. Ravi Shankar Prasad, inau- taries SLSAs deliberated tion workers were regis- and PLVs. at its headquarters, Hebron. Invitation cards have been ital, Aegis Global, Apex Those organizations gurated the meet. on agenda on organisa- tered under the Nagaland Also, the WDLSA con- dispatched. However, for those who failed to receive may Manpower, Employment who could not attend the Chief Minister of As- tional issues and complete Building and Other Con- ducted UTRC quarterly consider this press release as a formal Invitation, the MIP Provider, Genpact, K T interview will be follow- sam, Sarbananda Sonowal digitisation of entire func- struction Workers scheme meeting at Legal Aid Clinic informed in an update. Enterprise, M I Indus- ing up the candidates as delivered special address tioning of legal services during the legal services District Jail in Wokha on ‘Accounts reconciliation ‘ in Mon tries, Mahavir Rice Mills, per the resumes submit- and also released NALSA’s institutions, utilization of camp in Wokha on March March 15. Coffee Table Book – Cel- The committee re- In accordance with the Election Expenditure Monitoring Nagaland Job Center, ted, it informed. legal aid fund, need for 16. This was informed in a ebrating 30 years of en- viewed the status of all the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India, the Nagaland Today, N.M. More than 300 can- training of secretaries of press release by the legal actment of Legal Services under trail prisoners and district election officer of Mon Thavaseelan K has informed Jain (Godrej), Reev Tech, didates from 36 insti- DLSAs, use of artificial authority. Authorities Act, 1987 and convict and also inspected that the ‘accounts reconciliation’ meeting will be held on Symbios Creations (P) tutes of Nagaland, As- intelligence in legal serv- The camp was organ- documentary film. the prisoners and the jail. March 29 at 11 am in the deputy commissioner’s conference Ltd., Tetso College, Tech sam, Arunachal Pradesh, ices, legal services to under ized by the Wokha District Judge Supreme Court There are eight con- hall in Mon. It was informed that there would be training for Mahindra, Vyrazu Labs Manipur, Meghalaya, trial prisoner/convicts etc. Legal Services Authority of India and executive victs and 14 UTP currently candidates / expenditure agents on the procedures for filing participated in the job Tamilnadu participated were discussed. (WDLSA) under the aegis chairman of NALSA, Rajan lodged at the jail. After accounts, forms, and affidavits, among others. The training fair held at Unity College in the event. Executive chairper- of the Nagaland State Le- Gogoi delivered keynote interviewing the UTP the has been scheduled for March 22 at 11 am in the deputy in Dimapur on March 17. More than 100 candi- sons of SLSAs, HCLSC and gal Services Authority in address while Ajit Singh, committee referred 3 UTP commissioner’s conference hall, updates stated. One may The organisers updated dates were said to have member secretaries SLSAs collaboration with office of chief justice of Gauhati to legal aid members, it contact the resource person at 98622817147 for any queries. on Saturday. been short-listed by the from 36 state and union the Assistant Labour Com- The programme was various companies. High Court and patron- territories of legal serv- missioner, Wokha. informed. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Sunday, March 18, 2018

C M Y K STATE 3 NDPP Southern Angami-I felicitates Speaker Naga Hospital to have cancer (APO), Dr. Vilhousa Se- leyi, in his brief message, stressed the need for all the elected representatives treatment services soon to strive towards helping the people across the state. Kohima Bureau only the people of the He appealed to all the Kohima, March 17 (EMN): Northeast can fight can- elected members not to The Naga Hospital at Ko- cer; people from outside leave behind the constitu- hima will soon be offering cannot make it happen. encies or areas of those cancer treatment services He called upon the people in opposition and those soon. Funds for the facility to contribute to the cause who lost in the elections has been released by the against cancer. “Together EM Images particularly in matters of government. This informa- we can make it happen,” NLA speaker, Vikho-o Yhoshü speaking at the felicitation programme development. tion was given by a medi- he said. at Naga Heritage village Kisama on March 17. Class-I contractor and cal administration during The rally against can- Kohima Bureau While acknowledging a prominent personal- an event in Kohima that cer was themed “Beat can- Kohima, March 17 (EMN): that every village will have ity of the constituency, received bikers who are cer: run and ride 2018” Nationalist Democratic its own needs, Yhoshü un- Vilelie Khamo candidly rallying for a health cause. was organised by the Tata Progressive Party (NDPP) derscored that the welfare stated that while Yhoshü Thirty-four bikers who Trusts, Cachar Cancer EM Images division of the 14 Southern of the general public must might not have delivered are on a tour to the eight Hospital, and the Silchar The managing director of the Naga Hospital Authority of Kohima Dr. Neikhrielie Khmiao flagging off the Angami-I AC today organ- always come first. He also to the expectations of the states of the Northeast re- Thumpers Enfield Club marathon at the Naga Hospital on March 14. ised a ‘Thanksgiving-cum- mentioned that his plans constituency people as re- gion of Indlia to spread in collaboration with the felicitation’ programme and programmes include gards to his election slogan information about cancer Higher Secondary School. It able to create more treat- 50% of all cancers and 90% Voice of Tobacco Victims, for its successful candidate road development, welfare – ‘to overcome bad with arrived at the Naga Hospi- culminated at the hospital. ment centres with the help of oral cancers can be pre- Tata Motors, and the Na- in the recently conducted of the community, skill good,’ he should give his tal in Kohima on March 14. The commissioner and of the Tata Trust. vented. tional Cancer Grid. state assembly election, development for both un- sincerest to uplift his area A five-km marathon secretary of Health and Further, he appealed With a population of The event will feature Vikho-o Yhoshü, who also employed educated and people, who have voted and a walkathon was con- Family Welfare R Ram- to the youth in general and approximately five crore a series of events such as subsequently got elected uneducated youth partic- him to power for the third ducted to mark the event. krishnan said during the community organisations in the Northeast region, street plays and lectures as Speaker for Nagaland ularly in his constituency. consecutive time this year. More than 100 people con- event that the hospital will to come forward to help he said, 45,000 new cancer besides stories from can- Legislative Assembly. The Asserting that the He also asked the NLA sisting of students, teach- soon be getting a treatment deal with the issue of con- cases were being recorded cer patients during the programme was held at Speaker post was a very speaker to let the NDPP ers, bikers, and volunteers centre for cancer. He in- sumption of tobacco. Such annually. Saying that the 11-day tour of the north- the Heritage Village, Kisa- dignified post, he ad- slogan to bring change participated in the run. The formed that the central gov- a movement is needed to amount of tobacco con- eastern states. ma. mitted of never having begin from his actions. event was aimed at spread- ernment had sanctioned prevent the risk of cancer in sumption in the region was The ride-and-run Speaking on the occa- thought of holding that of- Meanwhile, NDPP ing information among the the funds already ‘but due the state, he said. much higher than in the campaign started from sion, Yhoshü attributed his fice. “My being appointed Kohima region president local community about to land disputes,’ instituting Dr. Ravi Kannan, direc- rest of the country, he said Silchar covering Guwa- success to his supporters is all due to your efforts- Avio Tetso acknowledged cancer and encourage the centre for cancer had to tor of the Cachar Cancer it was one of key factors hati, Tezpur, Itanagar, Di- from the constituency. He my supporters, well wish- the efforts of each party community-driven initia- be delayed. As the issue has Hospital and Research Cen- responsible for higher in- brugarh, Kohima, Imphal, highlighted that develop- ers and party functionar- member and congratulat- tives. been settled now, he said, tre in Silchar of Assam, said cidences of cancer. He ex- Aizwal, and Agartala. It ment of the area and hu- ies,” Yhoshü said. Towards ed the Southern Angami-I The rally began from that the centre would come that the rally was aimed to plained that 50% of cancer will culminate at Silchar man development would this end, he assured to give constituency people for the Naga Hospital and to- up very soon in the state. spread information about is caused by consumption on March 22. The riders be his priorities and also his best to work for the emerging victorious in ward Phoolbari and Box- The health official cancer and the importance of tobacco. will have covered a total expressed his enthusiasm welfare of both public and the election. He assured cutting above Mezhür hoped, the state would be of early detection. He said Further, Kannan said distance of over 2100 km. to work for the welfare of his people with sincerity, that the party would strive the Naga people as a whole dedication and honesty. to deliver good govern- based on the suggestions Advisor of Angami ance for as long as it was Kumar fondly remembers headache tenure as he leaves given by the people. Public Organisation in power. Kohima Bureau (the lynching of a person four major externally-aid- scaled. Kumar was hope- Kohima, March 17 (EMN): accused of rape); ‘ENSF ed projects: the Nagaland ful that one day the state Nagaland bids farewell to agitations’, several rounds Health Project funded by would be able to scale CNC appeals to hold prayer and fasting one of its finest admin- of political instability; agi- the World Bank; Climate them. Dimapur, March 17 (EMN): Council of requested to come to Hebron for the istrators Pankaj Kumar, tations by civil service per- Resistant High farming As his innings in the Nagalim Churches (CNC) has reminded prayer service and those who are liv- who had served as the sonnel and teachers etc., funded by IFAD, Naga- state comes to an end, the the appeal of its ato kilonser Th. Muivah ing in far off places to organise a prayer chief secretary of the state. as a trying time for him land Forest Management departing chief secretary to all the people for observing prayer and programme for the nation with fasting. A programme seeing him and his team. Project funded by JICA; thanked his senior officers fasting on March 18. It stated that the service at CHQ church, off was conducted at the Also, he recalled the and the Biodiversity Con- and supporting staff for In a reminder, CNC general secretary Hebron, would starts at 9 a.m. Secretariat Plaza Saturday agitation against the mu- servation in Community their cooperation in the Rev. Seksim Kasar has appealed to all The prayer points included: ‘Pray for afternoon. nicipal elections as one of Conserved Areas funded task of governing the state. souls living in Nagalim or wherever they the forgiveness of our individual sin,’ In a career spanning the most critical periods by the KfW. “It is only with the are to earnestly pray and receive the ‘Pray for forgiveness of our national sin,’ over 30 years, Pankaj Ku- for the state; the issue of While these projects combined effort of the promises He had made in time past. ‘Give thanks to Him with a grateful heart mar spent 17 years in dif- EM Images ‘solution, not election’ just will be implemented dur- administrative hierarchy- “We should not miss this blessing for for all of His benefits,’ ‘Pray for God’s help Outgoing chief secretary Pankaj ferent parts of Nagaland before the last election— ing the next several years, from top to bottom, sec- no reason. We cannot afford to lose it any to save and sustain the Naga nation,’ and Kumar speaking at the farewell retary to director to driver such as Tuensang, Shama- programme an event which tested his he reminded that proper more,” Kadar stated. ‘Prayer for self: Recommitment to the tore, Pfutsero, Mon, Di- mettle, and the March 5 implementation will be and peon- that govern- All the national workers living in and cause/calling and submission to the will mapur, Zunheboto and three years, Kumar called incident which exposed the key to sustainable de- ment works get done,” said around Dimapur and Peren districts are of God.’ Kohima in different ca- his assignment to the serv- the state enforcement’s velopment. Kumar. He thanked the pacities. ice of the state an honour, weakness in crowd control Also, Kumar under- people of the state for the Kumar was appointed a rare privilege and a chal- mechanism. lined some challenges affection and good wishes the chief secretary of the lenge. He had no idea that While these agitations such as improving gov- and sought for ‘forgive- ~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT~ state on March 1 2015. he would be asked to as- highlighted unmet aspira- ernance in Nagaland: ness for any hurt caused Kumar has been ap- sume the responsibilities tions of various interest streamlining the recruit- to anyone.’ e the family members pointed additional secre- as chief secretary when groups and weaknesses ment process, the need The outgoing chief sec- of Late Megosier Kruse tary in the Union Ministry he returned in September in the governing system, for greater transparency retary has also assured W of Electronics and Infor- 2014 and found himself Kumar said, on a positive in award of contracts; al- that as he leaves to take would like to express our deep mation Technology. in the front as his pred- note though “We need location of funds and the up the new assignment, he gratitude and appreciation to Kumar took charge as ecessor Dr. D Bhalla who to learn from them and need to give more priority will keep the aspirations of all who have extended your love head of the state during a had opted for the post of strengthen governance to completion of ongoing the state in mind. crucial period following secretary in the Lok Sabha for the betterment of the projects. Temjen Toy, additional and concern through your physi- the retirement of a group Secretariat. society.” He observed that the chief secretary and finance cal presence, financial, spiritual of senior officers that left The officer recalled Also, the officer men- biggest administrative commissioner, spoke on and emotional support in the the administration shorn the difficult times of agi- tioned some achieve- concern was in how to behalf of the government of senior and experienced tations and crises in the ments as “unprecedented generate more resources while speeches were also time of our grief and loss at the officers. state he was confronted in the history of the state” for roads, power and water delivered by representa- sudden demise of our beloved. Speaking about his ex- with after taking charge. that happened during his supply. These are, accord- tives from the civil services Though we are unable to perience as the chief secre- Kumar recalled the March journey as well, Kumar ing to him, are ‘higher and and employees’ groups, tary of the state of the past 5 incident in Dimapur informed that the state has tougher peaks’ yet to be among others. thank each and everyone of you personally, it is our earnest prayer that God Almighty will No certification facility for seeds in Nagaland bless you abundantly. Eastern Mirror Desk to be promoted. This was tage of organic and geo- brought up was the cash (APEDA). He said that LT MEGOSIER KRUSE Dimapur, March 17 in relation to technology graphical Identification crops from NE states (in- there are a lot of schemes (19.01.1990 to 03.03.2018) (EMN): A three-day con- led organic production of (GI) brand authorization cluding spices) should be that are announced but all Loving family and Relatives ference on spice and aro- spices and safe foods. throughThe Agricultural recommended for maxi- programmed by different D-5141 matic crops named the A technical session on and Processed Food Prod- mum support price. Lastly departments and agen- “symposium of spices and post harvest management, ucts Export Development it was noted that ware- cies. For this he added that aromatic crops (SYMSAC) value addition and mar- Authority (APEDA) for housing facilities need more seminars should be concluded at the School keting of spices was also marketing the produces to be strengthened/cre- conducted to disseminate of Agricultural Sciences conducted. It was rec- for maximizing profitabil- ated to store dried spice their schemes for com- and Rural Development ommended that Farmer ity. More startup’s need to produces in NE region to mercial organic farming. (SASRD) in Medziphema producer organizations be promoted for adopting ensure price advantage & In regard to transportation in Dimapur district on (FPO) and Farmer pro- post harvest management profitability. and logistics issues, Yadav March 17. ducer Companies (FPC) and value addition po- The chief guest for suggested the organisa- According to a brief made in northeast states tentials in spices, it was the programme was Dr. tion of stake holders and analysis by Prof. M Ale- should harness the advan- mentioned. Another point AK Yadav, Advisor (NAB) scheme holders to tackle it. minla Ao, the in charge, pro vice chancellor (SAS- RD), she pointed out that there was no seed certifi- cation centres in Nagaland even though all seeds grow well and abundantly in the State. And due to this many problems are faced. Apart from the nonexist- ent certification centres, Ao also added that even though a marketing centre for production is present, the difficulty in showing farmers the market linkage was difficult. The valedictory pro- gramme included the report of the three day programme which was presented by Prof. Akali Sema (SASRD) and Dr. D Prasath (ICAR-IISR). The report recommended promotions of Participa- tory Guarantee System (PGS – India) especially for organic certification by Farmers Group for domes- tic market, novel Delivery of beneficial microbes for

improving the soil health DP-344 EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Sunday, March 18, 2018 4 REGION Give more autonomy to northeastern people — Tharoor Meghalaya CM calls on that attempts that were New Delhi, March 17 (PTI): Rather than an umbrel- the details a substantive Congress MP Shashi Tha- la look, the Congress leader meaning,” the Thiruvanan- made at a very high po- roor has called for giving said it would be better to thapuram MP said. litical level were essentially more autonomy to the have at least half-a-dozen The former Union min- thwarted by the vehement Modi, seeks central support northeastern people and different perspectives of ister clarified that he was opposition of the army,” not adopting a one-size- the area as the problems against self-determination he said. New Delhi, March 17 (IANS): Meg- The Chief Minister also briefed He also discussed the issue of fits-all approach as differ- are not the same, even as the northeastern states Batting for systematic halaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Modi on the overall financial burden the National Green Tribunal’s min- ent areas of the region have within the states. cannot function independ- dialogue with the army Sangma on Saturday called on Prime that Meghalaya is facing and sought ing ban and sough Modi’s “personal different problems. There is a general mi- ently, broadly due to their regarding the Act, Tharoor Minister Narendra Modi for the first central assistance to meet the state’s intervention to resolve the issue Speaking at the launch asma of ignorance, but small geo-economics. said, “In any democratic time after unseating the Congress in requirements. at the earliest in the interest of all of Avalok Langer’s book on beyond that ignorance, Describing the lan- country, to have a law that the February 27 assembly elections. He said that they had told the stakeholders”. the Northeast, ‘In Pursuit of the specific area need to guage of the provisions is seen by the public as At the meeting, Sangma, who Prime Minister about the National Sangma also requested the Prime Conflict’, at Oxford Book- be dealt with specifically, in AFSPA as “offensive” conferring impunity for heads the six-party Meghalaya Dem- Games, which coincide with 50 Minister to intervene in the long- store here last evening, he added. to the sensibilities of any human rights violations, ocratic Alliance coalition govern- years of Meghalaya’s statehood pending boundary dispute with Tharoor also voiced sup- “Increasingly, we’re democrat, he said, “I think is always going to do more ment which includes the BJP, sough which is “very important” and Assam. port for amending the gonna have to have a de- a significant section of the harm than good.” the Central government’s support “should be celebrated in a best Public Works Department Min- Armed Forces (Special centralised democracy. political establishment, Talking about insur- to ensure all-round development in manner possible. ister Prestone Tynsong, Health and Powers) Act as, according More areas that are distant certainly speaking for my gency, he saidthat in a the region. The Chief Minister requested Family Welfare Minister Alexan- to him, it does more harm from Delhi -- to the north, party, would be in favour democratic state, anything “We requested that allocations central support not just from the der Laloo Hek, Transport Minister than good. northeast or south -- are of amending (the) AFSPA.” can be discussed, provided should be made again and projects point of sports infrastructure but Sniawbhalang Dhar, Sports and “I have a clearly point of going to feel that it’s not The provision for arrest it is not done at the point of revived because the northeastern even from the aspects of tourism, Youth Affairs Minister Banteidor view for as much autono- possible for them to have without warrant are far too a gun. But, if the aggrieved states are very small. Therefore, the urban affairs, roads infrastructure, Lyngdoh, Social Welfare Minister my as possible for the local every decision having be- blanket. But, the revoca- parties come forward in a funds, even though the devolution water supply, etc which are all linked Kyrmen Shylla, besides National- people (of the northeastern ing taken in Delhi. tion of the Act may be a democratic manner and of tax has gone up, are not enough to the hosting of National Games. ist Congress Party and Independ- states),” Tharoor said, call- “I think it becomes step that would be politi- participate, then there to fund developmental projects. We “This event is an opportunity for ent legislator Saleng Sangma and ing for much attention to rather important that we cally difficult, the 62-year- would be more voices in want those allocations to be revive us and it will bring a massive change Samuel Sangma accompanied the the needs and sensitivities start defining the contours old MP said. favour of substantial au- again,” he said. in the state,” said Sangma. Chief Minister. of each area in the region. of autonomy and giving “My understanding is tonomy, he added. PB Acharya inaugurates children’s science congress Schemes to prevent school

of the congress would help par- ticipants think in terms of apply- drop-outs in Manipur launched ing science to societal needs and problems. AK Saxena, President, Our Correspondent taken up considering the issue of high Indian Science congress associa- Imphal, March 17 (EMN): In an effort to school drop-out reports due to the fi- tion and other functionaries also prevent school drop-outs, the Bharatiya nancial constraints in the families of the attended the inaugural function. Janata Party (BJP) led coalition govern- students,” said N Biren Singh. “A survey by Soon after the formal inaugu- ment which turned one year on March the education department officials found ration, poster painting competi- 15 launched two schemes – StartUP Ma- that there is around 40,000 drop-out stu- tion, science model competition nipur and Lairik Tamhanlasi (Let them dents in Manipur.” for the state (schools) students, Learn). StartUP Manipur would enable model demonstration for non- Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, Educa- youths/unemployed persons in the state competitors were organised at tion Minister Th. Radheshyam and Agri- to take up new ventures with new and the MIT block of the Manipur culture Minister V Hangkhanlian, Chief creative ideas, said Biren Singh while add- University. Secretary RR Rashmi, Principal Secretary ing that under this scheme, a sum of INR Altogether 150 students vari- (Planning and Education) Vineet Joshi, 30 crore is available for the year 2017-18 ous local schools participated in Directors of Education and Planning de- and 2018-19 and upto INR 3 crore is avail- the poster painting competition partments attended the formal launching able to individual Start-Ups. held under the theme ‘solid waste session of the two schemes at Chief Min- The official website of the StartUP Ma- management,’ while around 40 ister’s secretariat on March 15. nipur scheme (www.startupmanipur.in) students displayed and demon- Speaking on the occasion, the chief was formally launched during the day’s strated their scientific models for minister said that the objective of Lairik small but meaningful gathering. the state level competition sec- Tamhanlasi scheme is to ensure that no Sharing his thoughts, Education tion for the congress. child is left behind to get their basic right Minister Th Radheshyam expressed the On the other hand 32 stu- to education up to the higher secondary need to take up counselling sessions Our Correspondent governor said that knowledge names of the Northeastern states dents including 29 from Telan- stage of education (Class IX-XII) by pro- with both the students and parents Imphal, March 17 (EMN): The should be used to help the society where N stands for Nagaland, gana displayed their models in viding the cost of admission/examina- about the essence of getting educa- Nagaland Governor PB Acharya find solutions and to progress A for Arunachal Pradesh, M for the non-competition section. tion/tuition fees, uniform and text books tion not only taking up the steps to inaugurated children’s science while appealing the scientists to Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Besides 16 selected students to the government schools students. A avoid huge students drop-out from the congress during the ongoing empower the society and reach A for Assam, S for Sikkim, T for under the directorate of sci- particular cell would function where schools. These two schemes StartUP 105th edition of the Indian sci- out to the unreached”. Tripura and E for East. ence and technology from across the education department would be the Manipur and Lairik Tamhanlasi scheme ence congress at Manipur univer- ‘We should not become a job Calling for initiatives to eve- the country demonstrated their facilitator of the scheme. In this regard, a would benefit the unemployed youths/ sity campus at Canchipur, 5 km seeker instead we should become ryone, he said every MPs, MLAs, model (projects) developed and sum of INR 16 crore has been earmarked entrepreneurs to become job creators south of Imphal town on March a job giver. We require more en- doctors, scientists and universi- designed for a better life. in the annual budget, he added. and to those students who couldn’t af- 17 Saturday. trepreneurs. India has 125 crore ties should adopt a village. Ma- The competition of model “The step of the government was ford their basic education. The children’s science con- population and 65% of it is young nipur has a good opportunity for and projects will continue till gress popularly known as Rashtri- people. These young people are business since the state has in- March 18 and those who bagged ya Kishore VaigyanikSammelan is our future’, said Acharya. ternational border at Moreh. ‘Ima the first three positions will be organised every year along with ‘We are an integrated country keithel’ is the only market where given cash prizes as well cita- Financial aid given to Indian science congress. It is a and we have come to the north- more than 2000 women run daily tions, according to Prof N Mo- unique opportunity for the young east but many of us may not business which we cannot find hilal of Manipur University’s life students in the age group of 10-17 know the eight states of north- nowhere in the world, he said. science department who is the Padmashree Awardee of KA years from all over the country, to east,’ said the Nagaland governor. Vice-Chancellor, Manipur convenor in charge of the pro- improve the scientific treatment. Our Correspondent Chief Executive Member ing of books, magazine, He coined the term “NA- University Prof. Adya Prasad gramme . In his speech the Nagaland MASTE” appropriately with the Pandey said that the focal theme Diphu, March 17 (EMN): (CEM), Tuliram Ronghang, mementos received by An amount of NIR 1 lakh Deputy Chairman Ritesh Dr. Terang where one can was handed over to Prof. Enghi, EMs KAAC Prodeep read and borrow books Rongbong Terang, Pad- Rongpi, Amarsing Tisso of Dr. Terang’s collected KA orgs. to hold sit-in demonstration in New Delhi on March 29 mashree Awardee at his and MAC Lunsing Teron. materials. residence in Diphu on Addressing to media Mention can also be Our Correspondent of the long pending issue of the Ajit Timung informed that a expected to join in the demon- March 17 as financial aid persons CEM said that made that Dr. Terang Diphu, March 17 (EMN): The two hills district of Karbi Anglong memorandum would be submit- stration from the two hills district. through the state govern- earlier on behalf of KAAC was the first Padmashree Karbi Anglong NC Hills Autono- and Dima Hasao. ted to the prime minister of India The organisations coming from ment for medical treat- INR 1.50 lakh has been be- Awardee among the Karbi mous State Demand Committee Talking to Eastern Mirror cor- on March 29. Dima Hasao district including ment. stowed for medical treat- community. He was the (KANCHASDCOM) and its allied respondent, KANCHASDCOM, Also, Timung reminded that Dimasa Students Union(DSU), All T h e c h e q u e w a s ment. Ronghang assured President of Assam Sahi- organisations JACAS, KCS, KRA, President Ajit Timung said, ‘we on August 5 2016 a private bill was Dimasa Students Union(ADSU), handed over by Howra- that a mini library building tya Sabha for 4 years from KARSA, KUYA will hold a sit in will and we shall move on till our introduced by Member of Parlia- Dimasa Mothers Association ghat MLA Joyram Eng- through KAAC will be con- 2009-2012 and he was also demonstration at Ramlila maiden dream is achieved’ while stating ment, Birensing Engti during the (DMA), Dimasa Women Society leng in the presence of structed at the residence a founder secretary of Kar- in New Delhi on March 29 to put that it has been 36 years of strug- Parliament session. (DWS) and Dimasa Apex Body, Karbi Anglong Autono- of Padmshree of Rong- bi Lammet Amei (a literary pressure the central government gling for autonomous state. More than 2500 people are added Timung. mous Council (KAAC), bong Terang for preserv- body of the Karbi). DRI seizes 763 kg ganja in Assam Tribal refugees averse to repatriation Guwahati, March 17 (PTI): from Papum Pare district Arunachal Pradesh. The Directorate of Rev- of Arunachal Pradesh have Organised cultivation enue Intelligence (DRI) been arrested in connec- and harvesting of ganja unless demands are met has seized 763 kg of ganja’ tion with this case, the DRI for commercial purposes Agartala, March 17 (IANS): Over ment of five hectare of land is abso- atives not to voice any complaint central para-military forces, cash (cannabis) from smugglers statement said. in Arunachal Pradesh is 32,850 Mizoram tribals staying in lutely impossible. Relief camps are against the Mizoram government. assistance amounting to Rs 10 in Assam, according to an The Ganja was being a new trend, as most of refugee camps in Tripura for the not villages, the government had About 32,857 Reang tribals lakh to each family as compensa- official statement issued transported from Arunach- the seizures by DRI indi- past 21 years are averse to return to already taken the decision to close comprising 5,413 families -- known tion and Rs 5 lakh for construction today. al Pradesh to Assam, it said. cate that Ganja was from their homes unless their demands down these camps in the near fu- as ‘Bru’ -- have been living in the of houses. Union Home Minister Acting on intelligence This is the second such Tripura or Manipur, the for allotment of land for cultivation ture,” the official quoted the home makeshift camps in north Tripura’s Rajnath Singh and other officials input, the DRI with the incidence of seizure of agency said. and security are met, officials said ministry official as saying. Kanchanpur and Panisagar sub-di- have visited the refugee camps in assistance of Assam Po- ganja in Assam originating In the current financial here on Saturday. The MHA official also said that visions, adjoining Mizoram, since north Tripura and Mizoram many lice on Thursday inter- from Arunachal Pradesh year till date, in the region A meeting between senior the government would file an ap- October 1997 after they fled their times and urged both the Mizoram cepted a truck on the that has been detected and spread over the states of officials of the Union Home Min- plication in the Supreme Court homes in western Mizoram fol- government and the refugees to Harmuti-Doimukh Road seized by DRI in the recent West Bengal, Sikkim and istry, Tripura and Mizoram govern- for closing the refugee camps in lowing ethnic trouble in that state. end the stalemate. under Laluk police station times, the statement said. the North Eastern states, ments, and leaders of the refugees northern Tripura and dismissing The Tripura government’s Prin- The Supreme Court had earlier of Lakhimpur district in In January this year, about 8,250 kg ganja has was held here on Friday evening the writ petition filed by the Mizo- cipal Secretary (Revenue) Manoj directed the Home Ministry and the state and recovered DRI had seized 470 kg been seized by the DRI so to evolve ways and means to re- ram Bru Displaced People’s Forum Kumar said that Tripura can no the Mizoram and Tripura govern- 763 kg ganja worth about ganja from the same area. far, of which, more then patriate the tribal refugees to their (MBDPF). longer keep the displaced tribals ments to jointly work for the return Rs 38 lakh from the vehicle, In that incident too, the 7,250 kgs of cannabis has home in neighbouring Mizoram. MHA Special Secretary (Inter- as the state government was facing of these tribal refugees to their it said. seized cannabis was found been seized in Assam in “The refugee leaders told the nal Security) Rina Mitra told the difficulties with the relief camps. home state. “We are ready to return Two persons hailing to have been sourced from seven separate cases. meeting that they would not re- meeting that the Reang tribals did MBDPF General Secretary to our homes, but the Mizoram turn to their homes unless their not deserve Central Security Forces Bruno Msha and President A. Saw- government is reluctant to meet demands for allotment of land for their protection. She said that ibunga, who led the delegation of our basic demands, like allotment Contraband worth INR 11.96 cr. recovered for cultivation, security, cash as- the Central government may be refugee leaders at Friday’s meeting, of land for cultivation,” refugee sistance of Rs 10 lakh per family compelled to take drastic steps told IANS that the Central and Mi- leader Bruno Msha told IANS. Dimapur, March 17 (EMN): In one of the On checking, 138 packets of Brown among others were met by the gov- which could have dire conse- zoram government officials have Earlier, Mizoram Home Min- biggest confiscations of contraband items Sugar weighing 1.865 kg and 450 packets ernment,” an official of Tripura’s quences if the displaced tribals did totally ruled out all the legitimate ister R. Lalzirliana said that the in recent times, the 12th Assam Rifles of containing 90,000 WY tablets were said to revenue department said. not accept the government pack- demands raised by the MBDPF. state government will not concede 26 Sector Assam Rifles on March 13 ap- have been found hidden inside the vehicle. The official said the Home age and return to Mizoram. The demands of the MBDPF the MBDPF’s pre-conditions for prehended a drug peddler with Brown Approximate market cost of the recov- Ministry’s Joint Secretary (North- The Mizoram government’s include allotment of five hectare the refugees’ repatriation. “It will Sugar and WY tablets worth approximately ered items is said to be about INR 11.96 East) Satyendra Garg informed the Additional Secretary (Home) Lal- of land to each family for cultiva- be impossible for the Mizoram INR 11.96 crore near Tengnoupal district crore. meeting that the package which biakzama said that his government tion, formation of a cluster of vil- government to allot five hectares in Manipur. On interrogation, it is said to have been was earlier announced by the had extended the maximum fa- lages comprising not less than 500 of land to each tribal family. The A press release from the Inspector revealed that the consignment was being MHA was the maximum possible cilities and logistical support to the families with basic amenities like repatriated families will have to General Assam Rifles (south) issued on transported to Shillong. on the part of the Central govern- repatriated refugees earlier. education, healthcare, drinking wait for allocation of land for con- March 14 mentioned that acting on spe- The recovered drugs along-with the ment. Lalbiakzama said that the 1,600 water facilities, road communica- struction of houses and for farming cific input, a TATA Sumo Grande(Regd. apprehendee, one Paokholen Baite(21) “The refugees’ demands sub- families that had been repatriated tion, electricity. in accordance with the guidelines no. TR01 U 0250) was stopped at MVCP from Moreh is said to be handed over to mitted to the Central government earlier were living peacefully. He They also demand collective of their respective village councils,” Tengnoupal. Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) in Imphal. and the Supreme Court for allot- also warned the refugee represent- security for themselves by the the Minister told the media. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Sunday, March 18, 2018 STATE 5 Peace Channel trains students NPF MLA holds thanksgiving service various villages and urban settlements under the constituency at Senden Salang in the village. Speaking on the occasion, the former in how to be peace makers NLA speaker thanked the people of the constituency for giving him another manage conflict in non- chance the serve the people of Naga- violent ways for a positive land. He also congratulated the voters change. for their sacrifice and dedication in en- He further elucidated suring his victory. that collective effort is im- Dr. Aier also asserted that winning portant to promote peace the election by a margin of 62 votes in in the society. He added a tough tug-of-war was a miracle and a that youth can intervene testimony that without God’s blessing conflict situation at the nothing can be accomplished. right time by preventing The MLA further vowed to fulfil his and defusing the arising promises for the economic empower- or future conflict and pro- ment of women and youth in the range. moting sustainable peace. He has sought the cooperation and wis- He also challenged the dom from the village councils and adhoc students to take peace as town committees to initiate the projects. their daily responsibilities Stating that unity among the people and promote peace with of Asetkong range had produced many self, people and nature. eminent leaders and personalities to Angukali Chishi, Peace Dr. Imtiwapang Aier addressing the thanksgiving programme at Senden Salang at Sungartsu village serve the Naga people in various capaci- Channel Dimapur district in Mokokchung district on Saturday. ties, the MLA also called upon the peo- coordinator, led in the ple to be united as their forbearers and to ice breaking session. The Our Correspondent become an asset for the Naga people. He Members of Peace Channel and of Trinity High School at Thahekhu village, pose for a group photograph after the training programme on March 17. session concluded with a Mokokchung, March 17 (EMN): NPF further called the people guide him with group discussion. MLA from 23 Impur assembly constitu- constructive advices to lead the people. Dimapur, March 17 March 17. Addressing to the ing is a process where the Some of the partici- ency, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier has organised T Meren Jamir, convener core com- (EMN): Peace Channel, Altogether 50 students peace club members, youth can facilitate the pants shared that to pro- a thanksgiving programme in his native mittee; M Imrong Ozukum, vice chair- a local youth resource along with the peace peace activist Patrick W establishment of durable mote peace and harmo- village Sungratsu under Kobulong EAC man Yisemyong adhoc town commit- group, organised a train- animators of Trinity High Tungoe stated that peace peace and prevents the nious living in the society, headquarters in Mokokchung district on tee; Moasangba Jamir, president NPF ing programme on sub- School, Thahekhu, teach- is an occurrence of har- recurrence of violence one have to achieve peace March 17. Mokokchung division; and president jects themed on the ‘con- er in-charge and four mony characterised by by addressing the root within oneself and quot- The programme was attended by NPF 23 Impur AC also spoke at the pro- cept of peace and peace teacher trainees from Bo- the lack of violence, con- cause and effects of con- ed Mahatma Gandhi who NPF party workers and supporters from gramme. building,’ at Trinity High sco B.Ed College actively flict and the freedom flict through reconcilia- once said: “Be the change School in Thahekhu vil- participated in the ses- from fear of violence. He tion and strengthening that you wish to see in the lage in Dimapur on sion. stated that peace build- the society’s capacity to world.” Organisations flay raid by security forces Dimapur, March 17 served the people since army with the highest in- (EMN): The Chakhro An- his youth till date in vari- telligence network could NSRLM organises financial literacy camp gami Kuda Union (CAKU) ous capacities for peace conduct blatant and has expressed anguish and harmony, CAKU search by intruding into over what it called the termed the action of the the residence of an ‘up- unwarranted raid carried Indian army ‘totally un- right public leader whose out by security forces on acceptable and uncalled credentials are unques- the residence of a citizen, for.’ tionable.’ Savi Liegise, on March 15 The CAKU warned The unit’s convenor ‘thereby causing men- that it shall not be a silent Ahuzo Tho-u has de- tal trauma to the family spectators to such acts manded that the army members.’ ‘if such atrocity is meted apologise for causing ir- The CAKU issued a to any of its peace loving reparable damage to the joint press release ap- citizens in future.’ reputation of Savi Liegise pended by its president In a separate state- and also causing untold Loula-o Üsou and gen- ment, the Dimapur unit psychological harm to all eral secretary Thejan- of Lievüse Clan has con- the family members par- gulie Angami. The union demned in the strongest ticularly the ladies and strongly condemned the of terms the alleged high minor children. raid on a citizen in the handedness of the army While terming the act like of Savi, and his fam- and on the repeated raids ‘totally inhuman and de- ily, who the group said on the residence of Savi plorable,’ the clan stated was a well-known social Liegise. that such excesses should Officers of NSRLM and members of SHGs along with the DRDA project director Atokha Aye (centre) during the financial literacy programme at Viyito village in Niuland sub-division worker. It has termed as ‘un- be condemned by every on March 14. Stating that Savi had fortunate’ that the Indian right-thinking person.

Dimapur, March 17 (EMN): Na- their economic growth. Also to Also speaking on the occa- ple and quick way to get balance galand State Rural Livelihood the bankers, he encouraged to sion, M Yimok Phom, ADPM and mini statement of account Mission (NSRLM) has organ- open doors to the SHG so that DRDA, asked the SHGs to be through mobile phone. He also NNC to observe republic day ised a financial literacy camp they might avail all the credit united and maintain transpar- shared about different docu- in Viyito village under Niuland facilities. ency among their own groups in ments required for SHGs account Dimapur, March 17 its 63rd Naga republic day and villages to celebrate sub-division on March 14. The Akumla Aier, BDO Niuland order to eradicate poverty. opening and the need for PAN (EMN): Naga National on March 22 at Transit the day. All fellow Nagas, programme was organised in col- Block, asked the village councils Niuland SBI Branch Manager, Card and Aadhar card. Council (NNC) and the Peace Camp (TPC), Ko- who are unable to par- laboration with the State Bank of to encourage the women folk Imtiwapang, shared on the need The programme began with Federal Government of hima, at 10 a.m. ticipate in the function India (SBI), Niuland Branch. to take part in NSRLM Self Help for every individual to open sav- invocation prayer said by Eden Nagaland (FGN) at the FGN raliwali kilon- to observe or atleast say a Atokhe Aye has encouraged Group. She also encouraged the ing bank account. He encouraged SHG member and ended with the central level along with ser Capt. (retd,) Yirei Lun- prayer on the historic day the NSRLM Self Help Groups SHGs to be sincere in their works the villagers to use SBI Quick app vote of thanks delivered by the the Angami region has gleng has requested to all according to their con- (SHGs) to work hard for uplift of to achieve development. which is easy to download, sim- village council secretary. announced to celebrate the regions, sub-regions veniences.

Dhansiripar-Kiyeto NVCO denounces deduction of VETERINARY COLONY COUNCIL DIMAPUR-797112: NAGALAND VACANCY councils declare a day’s wages for welfare fund REGD.NO.GEN-18/07-1 1Boys Warden for Hostellers Dimapur, March 17 (EMN): In connection Dimapur, March 17 (EMN): The was serious on the acceleration G.B. Hokuto Zhimomi Chairman, Council (B.A Graduate or Theology with act of vandalism committed by some Nagaland Voluntary Consum- of the violation of the Christians Members and the Citizens of Veterinary Colony Graduate) required for reputable youths from Kiyeto village on March 13 at ers Organisation (NVCO) has fundamental rights in the country Congratulate Shri. Kashiho Sangtam, BJP Dhansiripar village, two villages namely denounced the deduction of a such as persecution, violence, kill- candidate 59 Seyochung, Sitimi constituency School in Dimapur, Nagaland Kiyeto and Dhansiripar have informed day’s wage of all the government ing pastors, evangelists, mission- Kiphiri District Nagaland for his victory for Salary Rs 10,000 Kindly that the issue has been ‘resolved amicably employees for the the Chief Sec- aries, burning of churches and th in the spirit of forgive-and-forget’ and with retary’s Special Welfare Fund Bibles, rejecting the visa of top being inducted as cabinet member in the 13 Contact 8119000792. the consent of the aggrieved party. (CSSWF). Likewise, the group de- foreign Christian preacher, force- Nagaland Legislative Assembly. D-5137 This was stated in a joint statement is- nounced the appointment of par- ful conversion, denial of ration With Sincerity, sued by chairman of Kiyeto Village Council liamentary secretaries, advisors cards, expelled from village etc. Sd/- He advocated that it is important Honito Sumi, and the chairman of Dhan- and chairmen. (HOKUTO) siripar village council Joydhwaj Hasnu. This was stated in a press re- to create more awareness on the FOR SALE G.B. Vety. Colony The settlement to the issue was arrived lease issued by the NVCO’s press fundamental rights of the Chris- Two storey RCC building at during a joint meeting of the two villages and media cell. tian as a secular state and to voice Dimapur Nagaland D-5139 on March 15 at Dhansiripar community Speaking during a seminar against the persecution of Chris- with 13 rooms hall, it was informed. that was held at Nagaland Uni- tian in the country. The joint councils urged all in con- versity (NU) on the theme “Know Savi has urged the Naga Chris- Regd No: 1992/2018 AFFIDAVIT Date: 12-03-2018 At Borlingiri at Dimapur tians to be strong in prayers to up- I, KAZI KHAIR UDDIN, S/o. Kazi Noor Uddin, R/O: Hazi Park, M.P. Road, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby cern—individuals or groups—to desist your rights” for non-teaching fac- solemnly affirm on oath and state as under: near Mandir from ‘unnecessary interference which may ulty of the Meriema campus on hold the as a secular state. He has 1. That I am a law abiding citizen of India by birth. March 14, the NVCO’s president urged the state government to im- 2. That my name and my father’s name has been appeared in my International Passport as KHAIR UDDIN, S/0: Price 90 Lakh (negotiable) vitiate the cordial relationship’ between MOULANA NOOR UDDIN whereas in my Aadhaar Card as KAZI KHAIR UDDIN, S/O: KAZI NOOR UDDIN the two villages. Kezhokhoto Savi termed the re- plement the public services deliv- 3. That my name appeared in my International Passport is without my surname “KAZI” and my father’s cent order of the state govern- ery system. He said that the NVCO name appeared as MOULANA instead of “KAZI”, whereas my name and my father’s name appeared in my Contact No. 9378125272 Aadhaar Card is correct. D-5136 ment to deduct a day’s salary to opposes the deduction of one day 4. That this affidavit is sworn to make necessary correction in my International passport as per my Aadhaar the CSSWF and appointment of salary imposed upon all employ- Card from the concern office. IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT Restriction on coal said posts as ‘unconstitutional.’ ees for the CSWF. He was not con- 5. That the statements made herein above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and (THE HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) nothing stated is false or concealed. KOHIMA BENCH Besides, Savi highlighted on tented with the clarification stat- KAZI KHAIR UDDIN several rights including consumer ed by the state government which DEPONENT WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 257 (K)/2017. transportation Sworn before me on 12th day of March, 2018 Shri. L. Bango Phom & Ors ... Petitioners. rights, human rights, national claimed that CSWF was created in JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE/ NOTARY PUBLIC -Versus- Dimapur, March 17 (EMN): The district food security, public services de- pursuance to the decision taken DIMAPUR: NAGALAND The State of Nagaland & Ors. .... Respondents. D-5140 To, magistrate (DM) of Sivasagar in Assam livery, food safety and standard, during the AHOHD/HODs meet- 1. Shri. H. Longgang Phom s/o L. Maipen Phom, W/C S.A, EE, PWD (R&B) Lokayukta, Indian constitutional ing on February 19, 2016. Longleng Division, Longleng, Nagaland. has imposed restrictions on transporta- IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT 2. Shri. P. Langi Phom S/o Pangting Phom, W/C S.A, EE, PWD (R&B) Longleng tion of coal etc., beyond the permitted provisions protecting Christians, Savi mentioned that NVCO Division, Longleng, Nagaland. HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP: DIMAPUR: NAGALAND 3. Shri. Lamten Phom S/o Ngiyu Phom, W/C S.A, EE, PWD (R&B) Longleng limit as prescribed by the Motor Vehicle street vendors (Protection of had in August 2017 urged the state Division, Longleng, Nagaland. Act of 1988; and the movement of trucks Livelihood & Regulation of Street governor to remove the 26 par- Dt. Dimapur 16.03.18 4. Shri. C. lshu Phom S/o L. Chingkhu Phom, W/C S.A, EE, PWD (R&B) Longleng NOTICE Division, Longleng, Nagaland. carrying such materials from 10 p.m. to 5 Vending), Article 371A of Indian liamentary secretaries and nine No. M.17/18/14553 Notice is hereby given that 5. Shri. L. Leivang Phom S/o Longkam Phom, W/C S.A, EE, PWD (R&B) Longleng a.m. within Sivasagar district for 60 days Constitution, and Nagaland state advisors as the Supreme Court Shri Lt. Swadesh Ch. Dey -Vrs- Maya Dey resident of Division, Longleng, Nagaland. 6. Shri. N. Wongpom Phom S/o Ngulau Phom, W/C S.A, EE, PWD (R&B) which has come into force with effect from consumer helpline toll free No. of India has already declared the Dimapur Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland Longleng Division, Longleng, Nagaland. February 16. The establishment of the DM, 1800-345-3701 and several other post of parliamentary secretar- under Rule 50 & 51 Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 7. Shri. L. Phonglei Phom S/o Longshak Phom, W/C S.A, EE, PWD (R&B) Longleng Division, Longleng, Nagaland. in an order, said heavily loaded vehicles issues. The NVCO member said ies as unconstitutional in its July have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule 8. Shri. T. Phudang Phom S/o Taulong Phom, W/C S.A, EE, PWD (R&B) Longleng carrying materials like coal etc beyond that every human is entitled to the 26, 2017. He argued that the total below:- Division, Longleng, Nagaland. 9. Shri. T. Bongshem Phom S/o Tautang Phom, W/C S.A, EE, PWD (R&B) the permitted limit as prescribed by MV protection of his life, freedom and number of ministers including The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do Longleng Division, Longleng, Nagaland. Act 1988 by six wheelers/ 10 wheelers/ 18 liberty, equality and dignity. He the chief minister has to be within hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, WHEREAS the petitioners, Shri. L. Bango Phom, has instituted Writ petition if any & should be submitted to this court in writing on or be- (Civil) No. 257 (K)/2017 jointly and severally against you for, among others, wheelers within Sivasagar district are caus- added that slavery, poverty, physi- 15 per cent of the total number quashing and setting aside the Seniority List of Work Charge employees(Scale ing road damages. He also added that it cal torture, destruction of proper- of members of the legislative as- fore 15.03.2018. pay) Longleng Division PWD(R&B) as of March 2017. You are hereby summoned SCHEDULED OF LAND AND BOUNDARY to appear in the Court in person or by a pleader duly instructed and able to answer has become a concern as it endangers hu- ty, killing, hunger, insurgency, sex sembly of the state. Accordingly, all material questions relating to the writ petition on the day of 2nd May 2018, man lives and public properties and likely exploitation, forced labour, child the state of Nagaland can have Name of Patta Holder: Lt. Swadesh Ch. Dey without fail. Village/Block No: 8, Patta No: 267 Take notice that in default of your appearance on the day before mentioned to disturb public peace and tranquillity in labour, commercial sex exploita- only 12 ministers including chief the writ petition shall be heard and determined in your absence. tion, illiteracy, etc. are against hu- minister. He further stated that Dag No: 352, Area: 00B-02K-10Ls the locality. The establishment cautioned Sd/- Deputy Commissioner By order of the Court that any violation of the order would be man rights. NVCO had demanded a strong Deputy Registrar (Judicial) Dimapur: Nagaland Further, he said that the NVCO Lokayukta. Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench. penalized by employing section-188 IPC. D-5138 K-1608 EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Sunday, March 18, 2018 6 “God Working All Things for Good” Doesn’t Mean What We Think think it means. I’m not confident that Scripture promises list. And that’s because God’s greatest concern isn’t for Mike Leake | Borrowed Light that if something really bad happens that God is going Afflictions serve as our preacher and tutor. “A sick-bed our temporal comforts but for our eternal joy. This is a to turn it on it’s head and you’ll end up with an amazing often teaches more than a sermon”. good thing. Our affliction does end up for our good. But And we know that in all things God works for the good of material blessing in its place. Something’s aren’t replaced Afflictions are the means of making the heart more if we’re convinced that this means on this side of glory those who love him, who have been called according to his this side of glory. upright God is going to take bad stuff that happens to us and give purpose. -Romans 8:28 Afflictions conform us to Christ. us a bigger blessings, then we’re going to end up calling We Don’t Always Get Back What’s Lost Afflictions are destructive to sin. God a liar. ife has just dealt you a heavy blow. Your heart is I suppose trite speech like that can be forgiven when we Afflictions loosen our hearts from the world. sick because something you’d dreamed about are talking about not getting a loan for our new speed Afflictions make way for comfort. “God sweetens outward God’s Goodness and prayed about has been dashed against boat. But it’s deadly when we are talking about the loss of pain with inward peace” Some wounds likely won’t heal until you see Jesus face the rocks. You confide in a friend and get this a child, the end of a relationship, or other truly significant Afflictions magnify us by showing how God takes notice of to face. But afflictions have a way of helping us see Jesus advice… things. That’s why I appreciate the Puritans on topics like us, by serving as a sign of sonship, and by causing us to be clearer even now. And this is why Watson can say that L“It’s okay, I’m sure God has something even better this one. They aren’t as influenced by our consumerist renowned in the world. even now we experience the goodness of God in the planned for you. Remember that Scripture says He reading of the text. Afflictions are the means of making us happy because they midst of our afflictions. works all things together for our good. He doesn’t close a bring us nearer to God. door without opening another.” How Affliction Benefits Us Afflictions put to silence the wicked. (Mike Leake is the Lead Pastor at FBC Marionville in In his book, All Things For Good, Thomas Watson gives Afflictions make way for glory. Marionville, Missouri. He is currently pursuing his Some Things Aren’t Replaced us ten ways in which affliction works for our good. M.Div. at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mike is Bad things work out for our good. That’s a good I’ve summarized and modernized the language where God’s Greatest Concern married to Nikki, and they have two children, Isaiah and Scriptural principle. But I don’t think that means what we necessary. Notice the focus. I didn’t see a houseboat or a prettier girlfriend in that Hannah. You can follow him on Twitter @MikeLeake.) DENTAL IMPLANTS Big Tobacco is Funding The Anti-Smoking Lobby. Here’s Why The world’s largest tobacco company says it is designing a smoke-free future. That is not necessarily a tobacco-free plan. produced by the company in 2014. Andrew Rowell|The Conversation The first document, entitled: “Corporate affairs approach and issues” warned that the future for Big Tobacco “will he world’s top experts on tobacco and health not become easier” as the industry faced pressures from gathered at a conference in South Africa last week increased regulation, active anti-smoking organisations and to discuss how to prevent an estimated a billion “denormalisation”, where it becomes increasingly socially people dying of smoking-related diseases this unacceptable to smoke. To counter this, the company century. planned to promote RRPs, or reduced risk products, such TOne of the most controversial issues at the conference, as iQOS. This will “preserve consumers right to buy tobacco that’s theme was “Uniting the world for a tobacco-free products”. generation”, was a new organisation set up last year called the The second document, a ten-year corporate affairs Foundation for a Smoke-Free World. This altruistic-sounding plan, gives further insight. The company’s overall objective foundation argues it is “an independent, non-profit was to “be ‘for’ something” and “establish PMI as a trusted organisation created to accelerate global efforts to reduce and indispensable partner, leading its sector and bringing health impacts and deaths from smoking, with the goal of solutions to the table”. It wanted to “establish the legitimacy ultimately eliminating smoking worldwide”. of tobacco companies to be a part of the regulatory debate The Foundation is headed by Derek Yach, a former on RRPs” and to be “part of the solution”. Instead of being World Health Organisation official who worked on the accused of producing a product that kills up to one in two groundbreaking global treaty to tackle smoking, the of its long-term users, this is a bold attempt to become a Framework Convention on Tobacco Control or FCTC. “trusted partner” offering “solutions”. So far, so good – except that the foundation is far from But Big Tobacco’s less scrupulous habits die hard. The uniting the public health community. The problem for many documents also outline PMI’s intention to use the PR strategy experts is that the FSFW is to receive $80 million annually of divide and rule, splitting the public health community – for the next 12 years – from the world’s largest tobacco by working with some organisations that promote harm company, Philip Morris International or PMI, the makers of reduction. PMI wants to “find allies that cannot be ignored” the Marlboro brand. and “amplify voices of ‘harm reduction’ supporters vs Given the tobacco industry’s well-documented and ‘prohibitionists’”. decades-long history of manipulating science and health, “On e-cigarettes and other reduced risk products, we For many patients, fixed crown & bridges Dr. Aola Imcha something which Yach himself has written about, one of the have a great story to tell; there are divisions within the anti- dentures and removable dentures are simply not key questions at the conference was whether to engage with tobacco movement” that can be exploited. This was evident comfortable or even possible, due to sore spots, the FSFW or not. What are Dental Implants? at the recent conference. poor ridges or gagging. In addition placing a tooth- The corporate plans also identified working via third Dental implant is a titanium post (like a tooth supported crown and bridge requires grinding Finding new allies root) that is surgically positioned into the jawbone parties such as an “alliance of credible messengers” and away the teeth on both sides of the missing tooth One panel session at the conference noted that the founding “third-party coalition building”. PMI stated there was a need beneath your gums and they provide a permanent and thereby damaging your healthy teeth to restore of the FSFW “raises critical questions for tobacco control base for fixed, replacement teeth. Implants are to use consultants as “door-openers”, “spin doctors” and those that are missing. An advantage of implants is leaders” in that it “violates a fundamental tenet of tobacco “strategists” and to come up with “one-liners for PMI and its typically made of titanium, a biocompatible material that no adjacent healthy teeth need to be prepared control in accepting direct industry funding. It may distract that is easily acceptable by the body and serves as a allies”. or grind down to hold your new replacement teeth from FCTC priorities, confuse media, the public, and One such one-liner is the vision of a “smoke-free world”. strong foundation for the replacement teeth. Once in place. Also, traditional tooth supported bridges policymakers, and advance the industry’s ‘partnership’ inserted the process of osseointegration takes place Yach denies vehemently he is acting as a spin doctor for can lead to bone deterioration, gum problems narrative.” Another session, called Breaking Big Tobacco’s the industry he spent years fighting and is not being naive where the natural bone locks the implant into place and may interfere with eating, smiling, speaking Grip, warned of the tobacco industry’s attempts to rebrand by fusing, or attaching itself, to the implant. Once in working with PMI. He urges people to join his “movement for and other activities of everyday life. It may last 5 itself as “credible”, “changed” or “responsible”. a smoke-free world”. place, it allows your dentist to mount replacement to 7 years, and with proper care often more than And it seems that this is exactly what PMI is doing. The teeth or a bridge into that area. 10 years, but at some point they may need to be company’s website now says PMI is “designing a smoke-free Meanwhile, PMI said in response to the leaked documents: replaced. Those costs can really add up over time. future”. And earlier this year, the company took out adverts “We believe that the active participation of public health What are the advantages of Dental Implants? While dental implants may need periodic visit can boldly claiming the world’s largest producer of cigarettes was Dental implants are considered the most durable, experts, policy-makers, scientists, and the industry is the last a lifetime. trying to “give up”, too. best way to effectively address tobacco regulations in the lifelike and long-lasting form of tooth replacement. Beyond the aesthetics, a dental implant doesn’t So what is going on? PMI reportedly is investing billions They have a large number of benefits and advantages genuine interest of today’s billion smokers. It is our hope that come loose like a denture since it’s fixed to the of dollars in an attempt at reputation rehabilitation to try and moving forward, all tobacco policy makers will invite open over all other forms of tooth replacement. Dental bone and provides the maximum support for the shift the debate away from a company vilified for decades, to implants prevent bone loss that normally occurs dialogue, and in the meantime we will continue to speak with supporting tooth. Because a dental implant feels one that can be trusted. But there is a big distinction between governments about policies that can address the impact of underneath your missing teeth. Dental implants and looks like a normal tooth, it can do wonders for “smoke-free” and “tobacco-free”. PMI’s vision for a “smoke- are the only dental restoration that preserves and smoking on health.” your self-esteem. free future”, is one in which consumers do not quit tobacco, But whether by default or design (with the leaked actually help to stimulate bone growth and prevent But taking everything in consideration your but switch from cigarettes to “reduced risk products” bone loss. By preserving bone, the stability of documents pointing to the latter), PMI’s funding of the FSFW dentist will review your medical history, oral which are heated tobacco products. As PMI’s CEO, André is dividing the public health community into those who will adjacent, natural teeth is maintained and so is the hygiene maintenance etc .If you are considering Calantzopoulos, concedes: size and shape of your jaw bone. Because implants take tobacco money to explore harm reduction and those dental implants, you must have healthy gums “Our paramount business strategy is to replace cigarettes who see the Foundation as the latest manifestation of Big fuse to your jawbone, they provide stable support and adequate bone to support the implant. But with less harmful, smoke-free alternatives. That’s what we for artificial teeth and give the strength and stability Tobacco’s disingenuous playbook. even if enough bone is unavailable the option of call a smoke-free future.” As this debate continues, PMI’s leaked ten-year plan required to eat all food one requires. It allows you ridge modification can be done by placing bone Sold under the IQOS brand, these sleekly designed to speak easily and comfortably and are built to outlines that the company intends to “maximise commercial substitutes to build up the ridge which gives you devices heat rather than burn tobacco. Although being opportunities and grow market share” of traditional last which makes them your best long-term, cost- enough bone for a successful Implant. If you have a heavily promoted by PMI, their safety is an ongoing debate. effective solution. cigarettes. How PMI reconciles this with its objectives of a missing a tooth and believe a dental implant might “smoke-free world” remains to be seen. be the right solution for you, start by consulting your Leaked documents How is it different from other dental tooth dentist because Dental implants are the next best Insight into PMI’s public relations plans are outlined in replacement? The writer is a senior research fellow at the University of thing to your healthy, natural teeth. two recently leaked documents published by Reuters, both Bath.

DAILY Letter BIBLE READ: NEHEMIAH 8:5–12 PATH THOUGHT FOR TODAY: They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so Home that the people understood what was being read. ~ Nehemiah 8:8 ar from home and training for World War II, American recruits in basic training turned to humor and correspondence to cope with the chal- lenges they faced. In one letter home a young man described the vaccination process with wonderful exaggeration: “Two medical officers Fchased us with harpoons. They grabbed us and pinned us to the floor and stuck one in each arm.” Yet one soldier began to realize that humor could only take him so far. Then he received a Bible. “I enjoy it very much and I read it every night,” he wrote. “I never realized you could learn so much from a Bible.” Long ago, the Jewish exiles returned home after years of slavery in Babylon to find their problems came with them. As they struggled to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls, they faced opposition from enemies, famine, and their own sin. Amid their trouble, they turned to God’s Word. They were surprised at what they learned. When the priests read from the Book of the Law of God, the people were moved to tears (Nehemiah 8:9). But they also found comfort. Nehemiah the governor told them, “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength” (v. 10). We don’t need to wait for trouble to hear from God. The Bible is where we learn about His character, His forgiveness, and His comfort. As we read it, we’ll be surprised at what God’s Spirit will show us in its pages. The Bible helps us see ourselves as we really are, and also helps us see how much God loves us.

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behaviour in terms of akrasia – weakness Larry Temkin | Aeon of the will – he just couldn’t help himself when offered all the extra bells and whistles. ome parents urge their children Economists might offer an even more harsh to be the best in everything they assessment. In accordance with the second do. They push them to be the What’s The Best Option? fundamental assumption underlying the best athlete, and the best scholar, standard conception of rationality, the and the best musician, and so Axiom of Transitivity for Better Than, such a Son. Other parents urge their children to person is clearly irrational, since he prefers pursue whatever they are best at, whether the second car to the first, and the third to the it be athletics, academics or music. Some second, even though, as his final judgment parents push their children to try their revealed, he also prefers the first car to the best. Still others try hard not to push their third. And virtually everyone agrees that children to be the best, or even to try to be salespeople who engage in such activities their best, because they worry about the are unscrupulous, taking advantage of psychological damage that such messages human weakness and/or irrationality. might cause. But most parents love their Yet, as we have seen, another possibility children, and however they raise them, they looms. The Axiom of Transitivity for are trying the best they can on their behalf. Better Than might not be true. The car- After all, most parents genuinely want what buyer might not have been suffering from is best for their children – they just have weakness of the will or irrationality, and different conceptions of what that requires. the salesperson might not have been In seeking what is best for their children, particularly unscrupulous. It could be that most parents are implicitly buying into what the second car really was better than the has been the dominant view of individual first, in terms of all the factors relevant for rationality, at least in the West, since the time It seems only logical: if A is better than B, making that comparison, and the third car of the Greeks. On this conception, what it is really was better than the second, in terms to be rational is to act so as to maximise the and B is better than C, then A is better than of all the factors relevant for making that overall quality of one’s life over the course of C. Right? Not necessarily comparison, and yet the first car was better one’s life – that is, a rational agent chooses than the third, in terms of all of the factors relevant for making that comparison. In whatever options will make her life, as a Photo by David Malan/Getty whole, go as well as possible. The United that case, the salesperson can hardly be States Army’s advertising slogan ‘Be All You about rationality could be deeply mistaken. many national and international often it does. But there is another possible faulted for pointing out to the customer Can Be’ taps into this picture of what it is for How tall Ahmed is – in absolute terms health organisations, the World Health explanation for buyer’s remorse being so that there was second car, available for an individual agent to be rational. – just depends on internal facts about Organization (WHO) often adopts a ubiquitous. It might be that we often face purchase, that was an even better option Built into the standard conception Ahmed. And those internal facts don’t cost-effectiveness approach in choosing a series of options for which the Axiom of than the first, and a third that was an even of rationality are two fundamental change depending on whom Ahmed is between alternative health policies. Transitivity for Better Than fails. In those better option than the second. And the assumptions. The first is that there is a best compared with in terms of height. Ahmed Basically, this involves trying to get as much cases, there will be a series of options where customer, in turn, might have simply been way for any life to be. The second is a more is tall in comparison with mice, and short ‘bang for their buck’ in spending their scarce the first will be better than the second, the responding to good reasons, in deciding, technical assumption – I’ll call it the Axiom in comparison with giraffes, but the factors resources, and this requires making certain second better than the third, the third better correctly, that he would be better off buying of Transitivity for Better Than – which holds we consider in assessing someone’s height, trade-offs between quality and quantity. than the fourth, and so on, but the last the second car, rather than the first, and that for any three choices, if the first option and the way we appeal to those factors in So, for example, if they could cure a very option will be better than the first. the third rather than the second. But, of is better than the second, and the second determining whether one being is taller bad disease that affected a relatively small In that case, we would have an example course, if the Axiom of Transitivity for Better option is better than the third, then the first than another, never vary. This is why ‘taller number of people, or a slightly less bad of what the economists call a cycle, and Than isn’t true, then that could explain why, option must be better than the third. than’ is a transitive relation. Since the disease that affected twice as many people, a rational agent will have good reason despite all that, the customer could have The Axiom of Transitivity for Better factors that are relevant for comparing they would do the latter. However, this kind to prefer the first option to the second ended up with an outcome that was worse Than generates a decision procedure for Ahmed with Ilsa in terms of height are the of trade-off, between quality and quantity (because it is, after all, better), and good than another available outcome he might identifying the best of any finite set of very same as the factors that are relevant seems plausible only for some cases. If the reason to prefer the third option to the have had instead, namely, purchasing the options. Compare them two at a time. If the for comparing Ilsa and Quiping in terms of gap in disease severity were large enough, second, and so on, but the rational agent first car. first is better, throw the second out. Then height, and Ahmed with Quiping in terms the WHO would no longer worry about the will also have good reason to prefer the Return to the parent who wants what compare the third with the first. If the third of height, this ensures that if, in terms of less severe disease, no matter how many first option to the last. In that case, there is is best for her child. Perhaps, at some is better, throw the first out. Proceed in those unchanging factors, Ahmed is taller people it afflicted. So, the WHO is not in the no best option. Worse, it is guaranteed that point, she might consider urging her child this way, always choosing the best of each than Ilsa, and Ilsa taller than Quiping, then business of preventing short, mild itches whatever option one chooses, there will to become an elementary-school teacher, set of two alternatives. On this basis, if the Ahmed is taller than Quiping. or headaches, no matter how many people have been another available option that which is a noble profession, and has many Axiom of Transitivity for Better Than is true, But ‘better than’ is different. Often the might be afflicted by such maladies. was better. In that case, it will be natural for advantages. But if the child is talented, we can determine the best of any finite set factors that are relevant for comparing one But this combination of plausible people to suffer buyer’s remorse, as they will she might think that the life of a college of n options, on the basis of n-1 pairwise outcome with another to determine which views is incompatible with the Axiom of come home, compare the purchase they professor would be even better, as it would comparisons. of the two is better vary, depending on what Transitivity of Better Than, since there made with another one they might have also involve teaching, but perhaps bring Many people have challenged the first alternatives are being compared. Thus, it could be a spectrum of maladies such that made, and decide, correctly, that they chose more intellectual stimulation, better pay assumption in one of four ways. Some can be that one outcome is better than a the first was very severe, but affected only the worse outcome. The problem is that if and greater respect. However, compared have pointed out that some options might second, in terms of all the factors that are a few thousand people, the second was they were confronting a cycle of intransitive with the life of a professor, she might be equally good, so there is no single relevant for making that comparison, and slightly less severe, but affected far more alternatives, such buyer’s remorse will be decide the life of a solicitor would be best option. Others have suggested that a second outcome is better than a third in people, the third was slightly less severe inevitable. better still. It, too, would have intellectual some alternatives might be only roughly terms of all the factors that are relevant for than the second, but affected even more The classic bait-and-switch works as stimulation, and perhaps even greater pay, comparable, or on a par. On this view, two making that comparison, and yet the first people, and so on, until the last merely follows. A company advertises one item for a with fewer years of schooling required, alternatives could be in the same ballpark, outcome might not be better than the third, involved very short, mild itches, but they very low price. A customer goes to purchase and much better job prospects. Yet, say the genius of Einstein or Mozart, or because the factors that are relevant for affected most of the Earth’s population. the item, which is no longer available compared with the life of a solicitor, that a legal career versus an academic career, determining which of those two outcomes Using the cost-effectiveness reasoning that in the store (perhaps it never was). The of an investment banker might seem even without one being better than the other, is better might be different than the factors seems plausible for such comparisons, customer is then offered another, fancier, better, with a host of social and economic or their being exactly equally good. Still for comparing one or both of the other two curing the second malady might be judged more expensive item to buy. Having gone benefits that few solicitors could hope others have suggested that in some rare sets of alternatives. better than curing the first, curing the third out to buy an item of that sort, he might be to attain. Despite all that, at the end of cases two alternatives can be completely Here is a real-world example. In the US, better than curing the second, curing the reluctant to go home empty-handed, and the day, the life of an elementary-school incomparable. And finally, some have many favour a policy of affirmative action fourth better than curing the third, and so could end up going home buying an item teacher might seem better than that of the noted that among an infinite number of of the following form. They believe that on. Together with the Axiom of Transitivity much fancier, but also much more expensive investment banker, involving less stress, possibilities, there might be no best one, some preference should be given for hiring for Better Than, these pairwise judgments than he originally intended to. Having done more time with one’s family, the ability just as there is no largest number in the African Americans for certain positions imply that it would be better to cure the last so, he might feel, and most people would to live somewhere other than in a major infinite sequence 1, 2, 3, 4, … over whites. The justification of their malady than the first. But almost no one agree, that the customer has been cheated financial centre, and so on. Friends of the standard conception of view lies in the peculiar historical relation believes that. Curing the first malady seems by an unscrupulous merchandiser. Faced with such a cycle of choices, rationality can readily amend their view to between whites and African Americans clearly better than curing the last. Here, the A variation of the bait-and-switch can most would urge that we think carefully, accommodate such worries. They can say in the US, including the history of slavery, factors that seem relevant for comparing be almost as effective. A store advertises and determine which life would actually that if two alternatives are equally good, lynching, Jim Crow laws, and so on. Notice, the maladies that are adjacent to each other an item – say, a car – at a very good price. be best. Supposedly, this would be the one genuinely incomparable or only roughly on this view, there would not be reason along the spectrum of maladies – which When the customer arrives, the car might that involves the best overall combination comparable, then there is no compelling to give preference to Mexican Americans licenses the kind of trade-offs between be available at the price advertised. But, the of benefits and burdens. But if I’m right, reason to choose one rather than the other, over whites, nor to African Americans over quality and quantity described – are salesman points out that the car is inferior attempts to identify the best possible life so we can choose either, rationally. They Mexican Americans; since, to put it crudely, different from the factors that seem relevant in many ways to another car with a host for one’s child might be doomed to failure. can then add that we are finite beings, Mexican Americans were not enslaved for comparing the maladies at the opposite of additional options, that don’t cost too Unfortunately, given the complexity of who usually must select from a finite set of by whites, nor were African Americans ends of the spectrum, where trade-offs much more. The customer might agree that the normative world in which we live, it options, and for all such cases an agent can enslaved by Mexican Americans. between quality and quantity no longer the additional options are worth the extra could well be the case that, for a given set rationally choose any option as long as there On this view, there could be three seem permissible. price, and decide to buy the fancier car. At of possible lives, the first is better than the is no available option that is better than candidates: Mr White, Mr Mexican Notice, in this case, there is no best that point, the customer could be shown second, which in turn is better than the it. So, on this amended view, even if there American, and Mr African American, such option for the WHO to choose. Worse, a third car, which has even more options third, which in turn is better than the fourth, might be no single best option, rationality that all things considered – that is, taking whatever option they choose, there is for not too much more than the second and so on, and yet the first might not be can direct us to never choose a worse option account of all of the factors that were another available option that seems clearly car. The customer might again agree that better than the last. over an available better option. relevant for making each comparison – we better. Asked how they avoid this kind of the additional options are worth the extra This is a puzzling and disturbing The second fundamental assumption might judge that hiring Mr White was better dilemma, one member of the WHO tasked price, and decide to buy the even fancier possibility. It can leave parents at a loss as has gone unchallenged for most of human than hiring Mr Mexican American, and that with actually making such decisions car. In the end, the customer could drive to what to recommend to their child, since history. Most philosophers, economists hiring Mr Mexican American was better succinctly replied, as I recall: ‘We fudge!’ He home with a much fancier car than he really for any option they might recommend, and others have assumed that the Axiom of than hiring Mr African American, and was acutely aware that the WHO followed needed or wanted, and he might feel like there is another option that would be better. Transitivity for Better Than must be true, in yet that hiring Mr African American was certain kinds of reasoning for certain a fool for having fallen for the salesman’s Learning to live with that fact, if it is a fact, virtue of the meanings of the words better nonetheless better than hiring Mr White. choices, but that this reasoning inevitably various enticements. Having arrived home, will require a massive rethinking of what it than, or as a matter of logic. Indeed, most Here, we have a violation of the Axiom of led to a conclusion they couldn’t – and with his brand-new car, he might decide is to be a rational agent, and to make good have assumed that all comparative ‘-er Transitivity of Better Than, and the reason shouldn’t – accept. that he would have been better off with the choices. than’ relations must be transitive. And most for that violation, as given above, is that the It is striking how often people purchase much cheaper, stripped-down model that are. So, for example, if Ahmed is taller (or factors that are relevant for considering the an item, and immediately regret having he originally went in to buy. And he might Edited by Nigel Warburton. faster, or heavier) than Ilsa, and Ilsa is taller desirability of hiring Mr White are, at least bought that item, rather than an alternative be right. Larry Temkin is distinguished professor (or faster or heavier) than Quiping, then, in part, different depending on whether the item that they might have bought. This This phenomenon is extremely of philosophy at Rutgers University in indeed, Ahmed must be taller (or faster, or alternative is hiring Mr Mexican American, common reaction is normally thought common. When it occurs, the customer New Jersey. His latest book is Rethinking heavier) than Quiping. or Mr African American. to reflect some kind of psychological often feels like he has been stupid and/ the Good: Moral Ideals and the Nature of But the second fundamental assumption Here is a second example. Like shortcoming in the agent. And no doubt or bamboozled. He might explain his Practical Reasoning (2012)

Today’s ASTRO-PREDICTION ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19): Paperwork regarding CANCER (JUN 22 - JUL 22): A lot of paperwork in- LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22): Practical abilities that CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19): Travel that is pos- finances, possibly those connected with your job, volving new plans for your business interests could you didn’t know you possessed might suddenly ap- sibly related to business could come up for you, might take up a lot of your time today, Aries. You need immediate attention. Getting it done properly pear today, Libra. You could be working behind the Capricorn. A friend or colleague may accompany should be feeling especially strong, confident, and is probably going to require a lot of ingenuity on scenes on a project of some kind, perhaps involv- you. Expect the unexpected where your career is focused, so if you’ve been thinking about looking your part, Cancer, but you’ll manage it. Your mind ing earning some extra money or raising funds for a concerned. Unusual developments may open new doors so you for a new position, this is the day to check the ads. Advance- is particularly quick, sharp, and focused today, so you’ll be able worthy cause. Your intuition is operating at a high level, so don’t can pursue different goals. You might want to take a course of ment through your own efforts is strongly indicated by the to accomplish a lot in whatever you try. In the evening, attend a be surprised if you tune in to the thoughts of others. Your imagi- some kind for pleasure or advancement. Your mind is espe- aspects in force today. concert, lecture, or other event in your community. nation and inspiration are also on target. Make use of them! cially sharp, so you’re likely to retain whatever you study now. TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20): A creative project, LEO (JUL 23 - AUG 22): A new business opportu- SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21): The completion of AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18): If you’ve been think- perhaps one that could earn you some money, nity may come your way, Leo. You aren’t likely to a long-term goal might have you feeling enthusi- ing about trying some new investments or starting might well be the primary focus of your attention want to commit to a permanent involvement, but astic, energetic, and happy. You’re also likely to be a new savings plan, this is the day to get started, today. Perhaps you’ve been doing some writing or you might take it on temporarily simply for the sake looking to the future, Scorpio, formulating ideas for Aquarius. You’re a lot more mentally focused than intend to teach a class. You might want to give the idea some of the money. Perhaps you want to make some changes in your other projects and discussing them with friends. Group activi- usual. People around you might have ideas that you should thought, Taurus, if you haven’t already. Your physical and men- home, such as new furniture or paint. Whatever comes your ties could benefit you at this time and put you in touch with new consider. You might experience some intuitive insights, so go tal energies are high. Success is strongly indicated if you start way, you’ll probably put a lot of energy into it and accomplish people who could possibly become close to you. In the evening, with your gut. Don’t let your mind get in the way. Tonight, keep the ball rolling. it all. Go for it! go to an exciting movie. A thriller would suit you just fine. a notebook by your bed to record your dreams! GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN 21): A couple with a child VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22): Your physical energy is SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21): Career matters PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20): Partnerships, pos- might visit you today. One or both of these people high and your ambition even higher, Virgo. You’re are at the forefront of your concerns today, Sagit- sibly business related, are on the agenda, Pisces. could be connected with you in a business capacity. likely to want to turn your mind to new projects that tarius. Opportunities for advancement may suddenly You might find yourself in discussions dealing with Whatever the connection, Gemini, a lot of interesting can advance your socioeconomic status. You could appear that you weren’t aware of yesterday, and such partnerships, as well as contracts and other discussion should take place, and promising plans spend a lot of time today gathering information and sending it you’ll need to make snap decisions and go for what you want paperwork. You might also set aside time during which you can for the future could well be made. Take care not to stay up too out, doing whatever it takes to accomplish your goals. A num- right away. Don’t be surprised if someone you’d nearly forgotten concentrate on a romantic relationship, a new one or current late, however. Your mind could go a thousand miles an hour ber of short journeys in your neighborhood are definitely on the about is of great help today. The presence of people dear to you one that’s changing and growing. This is a good time to make and you’ll need to unwind so you can sleep! agenda. Pace yourself so you don’t get too tired. is going to be significant. decisions, as your mind is particularly focused now.

The contents of articles on this page do not necessarily reflect the Editoral view or policy of the paper EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Sunday, March 18, 2018 8 NATION Won’t mind crossing border Country feeling tired under Modi; to protect Kashmir — Rajnath ing forward and has invited Congress will bring change — Rahul people from all sections for talks. New Delhi, March 17 “What is the difference He said Kashmir’s chil- (IANS): Congress Pres- between the Congress and dren were like his own and ident Rahul Gandhi on our opposition. There is would not allow anyone Saturday said the country, one big difference. They brainwash them into radi- feeling tired under the use anger. We use love, calisation. Modi government, was brotherhood. The country The Minister said he seeking change in the 2019 belongs to us all, is of every had personally asked general election and only religion, every community Jammu and Kashmir his party can show the and every citizen. Chief Minister Mehboo- path forward. “And whatever the ba Mufti to ignore cases In his presidental re- Congress does, it will do filed against the first-time marks at the party’s 84th for every individual of the stone-pelters. Plenary here, Gandhi said country and not leave any Earlier in 2018, the the meeting was aimed one behind,” he said. Jammu and Kashmir gov- at setting the future di- Referring to the Con- Rajnath Singh ernment withdrew cases rection not only of the gress’ symbol of hand, registered against 9,730 Congress but of the entire Gandhi said, “This is the New Delhi, March 17 provided it stopped aiding people involved in stone- country. symbol that can bring the (IANS): Union Home terrorists. pelting incidents, including Gandhi targeted Prime country together, take it Minister Rajnath Singh “Now the US is con- first-time offenders. Minister Narendra Modi forward. And the power of on Saturday said no pow- demning Pakistan. I don’t “We have forgiven first- and his governmnent, this symbol is within you. er in the world can take know what happened to time stone-pelters. They which will complete four PTI The work of forging the Kashmir away from India Pakistan. We want good might have been influ- years in office in May. He Congress President Rahul Gandhi delivers the inaugural speech during the 84th plenary session of the unity will have to be done and if need be forces can relations with Pakistan but enced by others. They are said the country was look- Indian National Congress (INC) at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday. together by all of us and cross border to protect it has refused to accept our young. We need to give ing for a change in the 2019 people of the country.” the country’s territorial offer of friendship. them a second chance,” Lok Sabha elections. “The crores of youth, “The aim of plenary is The Congress chief The plenary, being held integrity. “Pakistan is giving le- he said. He accused the ruling who are feeling tired today, to show the path forward to talked of the need for a bal- after eight years, has de- “Kashmir is, was and gitimacy to UN-designated The Home Minister Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) when they look towards the Congress and the coun- ance between youth and finitive stamp of Gandhi. will be ours always. No terrorist Hafiz Saeed who said the government never of dividing the society and Modi, they are unable to try. It is talking of the future, experience in the party. Unlike the past, leaders one can take it from us,” is establishing a political differentiated between the said that only Congress can see a way forward. it is talking of change.” “In our tradition, there are not seated on the dias. Rajnath Singh said, ad- party there and wants to children in Kashmir and heal the divisions. “They do not know The Congress Presi- is change but we do not Workers and young leaders dressing the CNN News18 contest in elections.” those in the other parts of “Today anger is being from where will they get dent recalled contribu- forget the past. There is have been given more op- Rising India Summit. The Minister said the the country. spread in the country, the employment, when will tions of leaders including talk of youth but I want portunity to speak on the He praised the Indi- government was keen on On the issue of terror- country is being divided farmers get proper price for his mother Sonia Gandhi, to say from this stage that resolutions. an Army for its valour to finding a permanent solu- ism, he said Prime Minister and people are being made their crops. The country is Manmohan Singh, Punjab youth will take the Con- The meeting is being secure the country and tion to the Kashmir prob- Narendra Modi has suc- to fight each other. But our in a way tired, is seeking a Chief Minister Captain Am- gress forward but cannot attended by AICC mem- warned Pakistan, saying lem and was open to speak ceeded in getting global work is to bring people way out. arinder Singh, Kartanataka move ahead without the bers from all over the coun- “we not only secure India to anyone. consensus and managed together.” “And I say from my Chief Minister Siddara- experienced leaders. My try besides office-bearers.A within but can also cross To resolve the Kashmir to bring the international He said various sec- heart that only the Con- maiah and former Finance task is to connect the youth . the border to protect the issue, Rajnath Singh said, community on board. tions, including youth and gress can show the path to Minister P. Chidambaram and the seniors,” he said. Elaborate arrange- country, if needed. No one the government-appoint- Rajnath Singh also farmers, were feeling dis- the country,” Gandhi said “in fighting the battle of the Gandhi said his task ments have been made should take it otherwise.” ed interlocutor Dineshwar highlighted the govern- enchanted under the BJP to cheers from the gather- Congress” and “protecting was to show a new direc- for the plenary which will He said India wanted Sharma, a former Intelli- ment’s efforts in dealing government. ing. its symbol”. tion to the party. conclude on Sunday. good ties with Pakistan, gence Bureau chief, is mov- with Maoists. Six arrested for killing cop near No-confidence motion: No threat to Modi govt., says Union minister Kerala church up against Bengaluru, March 17 (PTI): Union nataka. motion due to the agitation by Con- Chrar-e-Sharif shrine in J-K Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kumar’s response came in re- gress and YSR Congress Party over state’s liquor policy Srinagar, March 17 (PTI): Six weapon from the guard de- Ananth Kumar today ruled out any ply to questions about the no- the Special category status. persons have been arrested ployed at the shrine. threat to the Narendra Modi-led confidence motion moved by TDP He stressed that BJP was always Kozhikode (Kerala) March asking the electorate to in connection with the kill- During investigation, government in the wake of a no- after it broke away from the BJP-led with the people of Andhra Pradesh 17 (IANS): In a telling blow vote against the manipula- ing of a policeman guarding while picking up the vital confidence motion moved against NDA following the Centre’s refusal and was committed to their devel- to the Pinarayi Vijayan gov- tive tactics of the Left gov- the revered Chrar-e-Shareef evidences, police have seized it by TDP, saying that the NDA to grant Special Category status to opment. ernment, the Kerala church ernment,” said an angry shrine in central Kashmir’s the vehicle used for com- enjoyed confidence “inside and Andhra Pradesh. Kumar was also critical about on Saturday slammed the Inchananiyil. Budgam district last month, missioning of offence by the outside” Parliament. Kumar said the TDP took the Congress trooping to the well of state’s liquor policy, threat- In 2016, when the Oom- police said today. A group group of militants. The in- Asserting that BJP was ready to decision “keeping some of its issues Parliament to lodge its protest de- ening to work against the men Chandy-led Congress of militants had fired upon vestigation has also revealed face the no-confidence motion, Ku- in mind” though the Modi govern- spite NDA being always ready for ruling Left’s candidate in government demitted of- constable Kultar Singh on clinching evidences against mar said, “I want to tell the Congress ment generously released an addi- discussions on all topics. the upcoming Chengannur fice, there were two dozen February 25, leaving him se- all the accused regarding and other opposition members that tional grant of Rs 24,000 crore after “We are ready for discussions by-poll. bars that operated in five verely injured. their entering into conspiracy there is confidence inside and out- the formation of Andhra Pradesh. on all the subjects in the Lok Sabha A senior bishop of the star hotels. Around 700 He said a case was regis- and commission of offence, side the house. That’s why the BJP He claimed that no state in the as well as the Rajya Sabha, but Con- powerful Syro Malabar bars in the three-star and tered and investigations so the spokesperson said. is ready to face the no-confidence country had ever received funds gress MPs are trooping to the well Catholic Church said this four-star hotels were shut far have revealed that one Investigation has also re- motion.” the way Andhra Pradesh got for the of the house. after the state government down. Umar Farooq, along with six vealed that Shahid Ahmad Modi rode to power with full construction and development of “Earlier whenever there were on Friday notified a Su- Chandy’s policy envis- other accomplices - Shahid has joined the Jaish-e-Mo- majority and NDA had secured its capital Amaravati, Polavaram differences of opinion, opposition preme Court order allow- aged prohibition in Kerala Ahmad, Shahid Khurshid, hammad (JeM) outfit and is two-thirds majority, he told report- dam, national highways, irrigation members used to walk out from ing licenses to every local by 2023. Imran, Feroz and Mudasir at large. Further investigation ers during the ongoing “Bengaluru and houses for the poor. the house. But in the recent past, body to open new liquor After Vijayan took over, Ahmad Wani and Towheed is being conducted expedi- Rakshisi Yatra,” (Save Bengaluru The minister felt that the TDP Congress MPs are following an un- vends in the areas where the government reduced Rather, hatched a criminal tiously, the spokesperson campaign) of the party ahead of decided to dissociate itself from democratic tradition of trooping to population is above 10,000. distances between liquor conspiracy to snatch the said. the coming assembly polls in Kar- NDA and move the no-confidence the well of the house,” he said. The Syro church is a vends and religious and ed- key member of the Kerala ucational institutions from Catholic Bishops Confer- 200 metres to 50 metres. ence that has a very strong “The sad part of this I stand by my allegations against Majithia — AAP MP Life imprisonment till death anti-liquor front. new liquor policy is the Lucknow, March 17 (IANS): AAP who along with Arvind (Kejriwal) and through the Lok Sabha without any Speaking to the media, rich do not get affected, MP Sanjay Singh on Saturday said Aashish Khaitan are party to the defa- debate. for Punjab CM’s killer Bishop Mar Remigiose In- instead it’s the poor who he would contest the defamation mation case filed against us,” Sanjay Attributing the loss of the Gora- chananiyil, of the Thamar- do not know the ill-effects case filed by former Punjab minister Singh told IANS here. khpur Lok Sabha seat in the recent Chandigarh, March 17 (IANS): A local court on Satur- assery Diocese near here, of liquor, who become vic- Vikram Singh Majithia against him The 45-year-old also accused by-polls among other things to the day sentenced, to life imprisonment till death, Babbar said they were challenging tims of the free availability even as his boss and Delhi Chief Min- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and death of 67 infants due to lack of Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Jagtar Singh Tara, the Vijayan government of liquor. ister Arvind Kejriwal had apologised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of oxygen in a government hospital in who was held guilty a day earlier for involvement in to set the ball rolling for a This liquor policy is go- for alleging that the Akali Dal leader “subverting democracy” and “under- that town, the AAP leader said people the assassination of then Punjab Chief Minister Beant referendum on the new ing to be even more dan- was involved in the drug trade. mining parliamentary procedures”. have “pulled out the oxygen of the Singh in 1995. liquor policy. gerous, a (bigger) disaster Refusing to comment on the Speaking of his recent entry to the state BJP government through their Beant Singh and 17 others were killed when “human “They had come with a than the Ockhi cyclone. We apology tendered by Kejriwal, Sanjay Upper House of parliament and his votes”. Asked if the AAP will be a part bomb” Dilawar Singh blew himself up at the heavily- detailed manifesto on what will strongly fight against Singh said: “I stand by whatever I experience so far, he said there is nei- of the BSP-SP combine in the coming guarded Punjab secretariat complex here on August 31, their liquor policy would be this at Chengannur,” said have said in the past and irrespective ther proper debate in the Rajya Sabha days in Uttar Pradesh, Singh did not 1995. A special court was held in the high security Burail and they used film stars to Inchananiyil. of whatever is being said here and nor a spirit in the treasury benches rule it out, saying the party will take a Jail to pronounce his sentence. propagate that their liquor However, senior CPI-M there. I will not retract from my stated to “hear out and accommodate the call when required. Three BKI terrorists -- Tara, Jagtar Singh Hawara, policy would be one of leader and central com- stand.” The AAP MP refused to be views of the opposition members”. On the pulling out of the Telugu Paramjit Singh Bhaura -- and their accomplice Devi Singh, abstinence. mittee member Anathala- drawn into the controversy that has “Parliament is for debate, a place Desam Party (TDP) from the NDA a murder convict living with them in the same prison “Just see now what has vatom Anandan said that caused a virtual rebellion in the Pun- where we lawmakers should be al- and their no-confidence motion barrack, had made a sensational escape by digging a happened. All the bars that their government had done jab unit of the party after state chief lowed to speak for the people, about against the Modi government, he 104-feet-long tunnel in the high-security Burail jail here were closed are going to be nothing but just abided by Bhagwant Mann and another leader their problems and raise pertinent is- urged all parties to support it and on the intervening night of Jan 21-22, 2004. reopened. Whom are they the apex court’s directives, resigned from their posts. sues facing the nation, but sadly that’s ensure that the arrogant and anti- Hawara and Bhaura were re-arrested by security agen- (the Left) cheating? We will which every state govern- “I will not comment on this. I have not happening,” he said, pointing people central government faces its cies later but Tara remained elusive and was re-arrested be in the forefront at the ment was bound to abide stated my position as an individual, out how the Finance Bill was rushed nemesis. from Thailand after 11 years of jailbreak in January 2015. Chengannur by-election by. FOREIGN AFFAIRS Can’t allow Rohingya refugees in India, Centre tells SC New Delhi, March 17 foreigners enter the terri- improved living condi- nd rd (IANS): The government tory of India,” stated the tions in Rohingya refugee on Friday told the Su- affidavit. camps. US is India’s 2 biggest arms supplier, Israel 3 — Report preme Court that India The Central govern- Responding to the United Nations, March 17 (IANS): to the previous five-year period, the latest five-year period com- last five years, an increase of 572 is already facing a “seri- ment also refuted alle- pleas, the Central govern- As New Delhi diversifies its arms Sipri said. pared with the previous one, the per cent compared to just 0.8 per ous problem of infiltra- gations that the Border ment said that India is not purchases, the US is rapidly in- “The tensions between India, study said. cent. tion” because of its porous Security Forces (BSF) was a signatory to the United creasing its arms sales to India, on the one side, and Pakistan and China was Pakistan’s main Sipri does not assign monetary border which is the “root using chili and stun gre- National Convention of emerging over the last five years as China, on the other, are fuelling source of arms in 2013-17, and values for the arms trade and uses cause of spread of terror- nades to push the refugees 1951 relating to the Sta- its second biggest supplier by pro- India’s growing demand for major there was a large increase in Chi- its own system called Trend-In- ism” and it would not be back, saying that these tus of Refugees and the viding 15 per cent of its weapons weapons, which it remains unable nese arms exports to Bangladesh dicator Value (TVI) because “data in national interest for the claims have been found Protocol of 1967 issued imports, a study by Sipri said. to produce itself, Sipri Senior Re- in that period, Sipri said. available from public sources will court to issue a direction to be “completely false, thereunder. Washington increased its sales searcher Siemon Wezeman wrote. According to supplementary give sometimes monetary values, to stop the Rohingya refu- incorrect and far from the “The obligation of non- by more than five times compared “China, by contrast, is becom- arms import data for India pro- but also often such values are not gees’ deportation. truth”. Refoulement is essentially to the previous five years, the au- ing increasingly capable of produc- vided to IANS by Sipri, the share available, not detailed, not clear or Filling an affidavit on “The steps being taken covered by the provisions thoritative Stockholm Interna- ing its own weapons and continues of India’s imports from the US not comparable (between coun- pleas seeking to halt the by any border guarding of the aforesaid convention tional Peace Research Institute said to strengthen its relations with Pa- increased from 2.7 per cent of its tries who report on different ‘weap- alleged “pushback” of Ro- force is strictly in accord- to 1951 to which India is in its report released this week. kistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar total during 2008-12 to 15 per cent ons’ or as the coverage changes hingya refugees at the bor- ance with the law, in larger not a signatory. It is submit- Israel has moved up to the third through arms supplies,” he wrote. in the latest five-year period as it over time) enough to be useful,” ders, the Home Ministry public interest and in the ted that considering the spot accounting for 11 per cent of In contrast to India, Pakistan’s overtook Uzbekistan, Britain and Wezeman explained to IANS. told the court that securing interest of nation... All very peculiar geographical India’s imports during the 2013-17 arms imports declined significant- Israel. Under this way calculating, In- the country’s borders is agencies tasked with the situation existing namely calendar years, Sipri added. ly during the last five years, when Uzbekistan, which was India’s dia’s total TVI rose from 14,608 dur- essentially an “executive function of guarding the India sharing its land bor- Although Russia remained by imports from the US dropped second biggest import source ac- ing 2008-12 to 18,048 for 2013-17. function” and urged the borders of our nations are der with China, Pakistan, far India’s biggest arms seller, its dramatically compared to the pre- counting for 4.3 of its purchases According to this valuation court not to direct it and discharging their duties Bangladesh, Bhutan, Ne- share of total imports has fallen. vious five years while supplies from abroad during 2008-12 did not system, India’s arms purchases the state governments to strictly in accordance with pal, Myanmar, it is not in Russia had a 62 per cent share China increased. sell any after 2011, according to have come down during the last allow foreigners to enter law and complying with the interest of national se- of India’s arms imports during the “Despite its continuing ten- the data. full three years of Bharatiya Ja- illegally. the human rights in larger curity for this Court to issue past five years, down from 79 per sions with India and ongoing Weapons imports from Britain nata Party government compared “Securing the border national interest,” it said. a direction as sought for,” it cent in 2008-12, according to the internal conflicts, Pakistan’s arms fell to 3.2 per cent of the total dur- to the last three full years of the of any sovereign nation, The apex court had said in its affidavit. report that tracks the global arms imports decreased by 36 per cent ing the last five years, while it was Congress-led United Progressive in accordance with law, earlier asked the Centre to The petitioners had trade. between 2008-12 and 2013-17,” the 5.2 per cent in 2008-12, a drop of Alliance rule. is an essentially executive respond on the pleas filed earlier said that Rohingya Overall, India is the world’s report said. 23 per cent during that period that During 2011-13, India’s imports function and this Court by Mohammad Salimullah refugees be extended the biggest importer of major arms ac- “Pakistan accounted for 2.8 moved it down from the third spot were valued at 13,319 TVI by Sipri, would not issue a writ di- and Mohammad Shaqir, same facilities that were counting for 12 per cent of the total per cent of global arms imports in to the fifth. but only 9,499 TVI in 2015-17. recting not only the Central two of the Rohingya refu- being made available to Sri global imports during the last five 2013-17.” France has moved up to the When both parties held power at government but all the gees, seeking a halt to the Lankan Tamil refugees who years and it increased purchases Pakistan’s arms imports from fourth spot accounting for 4.6 per different times during 2014, the state governments having a pushback policy of the have arrived in Tamil Nadu abroad by 24 per cent compared the US dropped by 76 per cent in cent of India’s imports during the imports were 3,227 TVI. common border to ensure BSF at the border and for for safe shelter. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Sunday, March 18, 2018 WORLD 9 Xi Jinping re-elected, close aide wang Qishan becomes VP Beijing, March 17 (PTI): Xi perhaps for life. He is the first fied a new plan to revamp the fairs agenda, including han- Jinping was today re-elected Chinese leader to have that government. dling rocky relations with the as president for a second five- privilege after party founder Wang is the most feared US, the Hong Kong-based year tenure by China’s rubber- Chairman Mao Zedong who official in China as he car- South China Morning Post stamp parliament, days after ruled China from 1949 till his ried out the dreaded anti- reported. it scrapped the two-term rule death in 1976. corruption campaign for the With a trade war looming for the presidency and allowed Technically the election past five years initiated by between the US and China, him to have a life-long tenure. marks Xi’s second-term which Xi in which over 1.5 million Wang who has dealt with suc- The NPC has also elected would last till 2023. But after officials including over 100 cessive American administra- 64-year-old Xi as the head of the constitutional amend- ministers and top generals tions will have to draw on his the Central Military Commis- ments removed the term limit were punished in the biggest experience as a problem solver sion (CMC), the overall high he is expected to have a limit- such crackdown in China’s for the job, the report said. command of the two million less tenure. recent history. Originally Xi Later the NPC expected to strong Chinese military, the Xi was elected unanimous- was set to retire by 2023 as elect the new premier, minis- world’s largest. ly as president and head of head of the CPC, the military ters and other top officials. Xi has already been elected CMC by 2,970 deputies of NPC and presidency following a Except Premier Li Keqiang, as general secretary of the rul- which has the reputation of two-term limit followed by his all top posts including the en- ing Communist Party of China being a rubber-stamp parlia- predecessors. He first became tire Cabinet besides the gover- (CPC) at its once-in-five-year ment for routinely ratifying president in 2013. nor of the central bank will be congress in October last year. CPC proposals. Wang, however The two-term limit was held by a new set of officials. Significantly, Xi’s loyalist got 2,969, one vote less in the adopted by the party after From India’s perspective and close confidant Wang Qis- carefully choreographed poll. Mao’s death to ensure col- on the new line-up of officials, han, 69, has been elected as Observers say the one vote dis- lective leadership to avert China’s Foreign Minister Wang vice president, who like Xi is set sent was officially sanctioned mistakes like the brutal Cul- Yi was widely expected to be for a lifelong tenure. to show diversity in China’s tural Revolution that killed elevated to state councillor Today’s election comes political system. millions. Critics point out that which makes him the top dip- AP/PTI after the National People’s After the results were an- Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shakes hands with Wang Qishan after Wang was elected Vice-President during a plenary the election of Wang too was lomat of the country. Congress (NPC) on March nounced in the nationally session of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Saturday, March 17, 2018. in violation of the unwritten The elevation will entail 11 ratified the constitutional televised show of the NPC pro- rule of retirement at age 68 fol- him to become China’s special amendment for removing the ceedings, Xi bowed and shook to the charter of the People’s and honest while performing advanced, harmonious and lowed by all top CPC leaders representative for India-China two-term limit for president hands with colleagues. Republic of China, defend its duties, accept people’s super- beautiful. so far. He has been elected to boundary talks. The post is and vice president proposed For the first time, he along authority, be loyal to the coun- vision and work hard to help Another of Xi’s close aides the powerful post even though currently held by Yang Jiechi by the CPC. The election will with other officials took oath try and the people. build a great modern socialist Li Zhanshu who was chief of he is 69. Wang is expected to who has been elevated to the ensure Xi heads the CPC, the on the newly-amended Con- The oath also stipulates country that is prosperous, staff was elected chairman of be given a portfolio covering politburo, the top policy body military and the presidency, stitution swearing to be faithful that they will be committed strong, democratic, culturally NPC. The parliament also rati- China’s ambitious global af- of the CPC. Trump fires FBI official for unauthorised disclosure to media 10 killed as small plane crashes Washington, March 17 (PTI): an unauthorised disclosure to ‘deep state’ effort to undermine was accelerated only after my The Trump administration has the news media and “lacked the Trump presidency,” a report testimony to the House Intelli- into a house in Philippines fired the number two official at candour - including under oath said. gence Committee revealed that the Federal Bureau of Investiga- - on multiple occasions,” the at- McCabe said for the last I would corroborate former Di- Manila, March 17 (IANS): tion (FBI) accusing him of mak- torney general said. year and a half, he and his fam- rector Comey’s accounts of his Ten people were killed after ing an unauthorised disclosure “The FBI expects every em- ily have been the targets of an discussions with the President,” a small plane crashed into to the media. ployee to adhere to the highest unrelenting assault on their the statement said. a house in northern Philip- Andrew McCabe, the FBI standards of honesty, integrity reputation and his service to this “This attack on my credibil- pines on Saturday, authori- Deputy Director, who was set and accountability. I have ter- country. ity is one part of a larger effort ties said. to retire on Sunday, in a lengthy minated the employment of “Articles too numerous to not just to slander me person- Police said the five peo- statement fired back alleging Andrew McCabe effective im- count have leveled every sort of ally, but to taint the FBI, law ple aboard the six-seater that his termination was an ef- mediately,” Sessions said false, defamatory and degrad- enforcement, and intelligence twin-engined Piper PA-23 fort on the part of the adminis- McCabe refuted the allega- ing allegation against us. The professionals more generally. It Apache plane were killed tration to undermine the inves- tions. president’s tweets have ampli- is part of this administration’s along with five other peo- tigation in the alleged Russian “The idea that I was dishon- fied and exacerbated it all. He ongoing war on the FBI and the ple, including three minors, interference in the 2016 election est is just wrong. This is part called for my firing. He called efforts of the Special Counsel inside the house. by counsel Robert Mueller. of an effort to discredit me as for me to be stripped of my pen- investigation, which continue So far, ten bodies have The announcement by At- a witness,” he said in a lengthy sion after more than 20 years of to this day. Their persistence in been retrieved from the torney General Jeff Sessions late statement. Notably McCabe had service. And all along we have this campaign only highlights wreckage, police officials last night comes within days stepped own in January and had said nothing, never wanting the importance of the Special were quoted as saying by of President Donald Trump fir- taken leave of absence. to distract from the mission of Counsel’s work,” McCabe said. Xinhua news agency. ing his Secretary of State Rex According to reports, Mc- the FBI by addressing the lies A day earlier, White House Witnesses told police AP/PTI Tillerson. Cabe was among the first at the told and repeated about us. No Press Secretary Sarah Sanders that they saw one of the Rescuers sift through the debris following a crash upon takeoff of a Piper said that McCabe’s troubling be- PA-23 Apache six-seater twin-engine light aircraft Saturday, March 17, Sessions said McCabe has FBI to scrutinise possible Trump more,” he said. plane’s wings hit a 40-feet 2018, on a residential area in Plaridel township, Bulacan province north been fired based on the recom- campaign ties to Russia. And He also charged the presi- haviour” was “well-document- tall power post before of Manila, Philippines. mendation of an internal FBI he is a potential witness to the dent. “Here is the reality: I am ed,” insisting he was “by most crashing into the house office that handles disciplinary question of whether Trump tried being singled out and treated accounts a bad actor.” and it exploded moments Ilocos Norte, a province in was operated by Lite Air matters. to obstruct justice, they said. this way because of the role I McCabe was involved in later. the northern Philippines Express and all aircraft oper- The FBI’s Office of Profes- “Mr Trump has taunted Mr played, the actions I took, and FBI’s investigation into former The Civil Aviation Au- main Luzon island, when ated by Lite Air Express had sional Responsibility (OPR) McCabe both publicly and pri- the events I witnessed in the Secretary of State Hillary Clin- thority of the Philippines the accident happened at been grounded pending the and Office of Inspector General vately, and Republican allies aftermath of the firing of James ton’s email server and the Russia (CAAP) said the plane was 11.21 a.m. results of its crash investiga- (OIG) had found McCabe made have cast him as the centre of a Comey. The release of this report probe. chartered to fly to Laoag in The CAAP said the plane tion. News IN BrIef UN launches $951 mn appeal Spy poisoning: Russia expels 23 British diplomats 35 Islamic State militants killed in Moscow, March 17 (IANS): voked its agreement on May as “undeclared in- said they were poisoned Afghanistan for Rohingya refugees Russia on Saturday an- opening and operation of telligence officers”, over with a nerve agent of a type Kabul, March 17 (IANS): At least 35 Islamic State nounced expulsion of 23 the UK Consulate General the Salisbury incident on developed by Russia called militants were killed in airstrikes on their hideouts in Geneva, March 17 (IANS): United Nations agencies British diplomats in a tit- in St. Petersburg, according March 4 which the UK gov- Novichok and May said Afghanistan’s northern Jawzjan province, an Army and NGO partners have released a 2018 Joint Re- for-tat response to Britain’s to the statement. A source ernment blamed on Russia. she believed Moscow was spokesperson said. “In deadly airstrikes against IS outfit sponse Plan for the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis, decision to expel Russian in the Ministry told Sputnik Former Russian spy “culpable”. which were conducted in Qush Tepa and Darzab districts with a $951 million appeal to meet the urgent needs envoys in connection with news agency that the UK who became a double Russia, which denies at 4.45 a.m., 35 insurgents, including seven foreign of nearly 900,000 Rohingya refugees. the poisoning of a former side would get the neces- agent for Britain, Sergei V. any involvement in the in- fighters, were killed and 13 more militants sustained Russian double agent and sary time for closing the Skripal, 66, and his daugh- cident, condemned May’s injuries,” spokesperson Mohammad Hanif Rezai told Announcing the appeal before the media at the UN in Geneva on Friday, the agencies said it also ap- his daughter in the UK. facility. ter Yulia, 33, remain criti- decision to expel Russian Xinhua news agency. The militant group has not made “Twenty three British It also said it would cally ill in hospital, after envoys as “unacceptable” any comment on the report. plies to more than 330,000 vulnerable Bangladeshis in the communities hosting the refugees from Myan- diplomats have been de- close the British Council they were found uncon- and had vowed a “swift mar, Xinhua news agency reported. clared persona non-grata in Russia, which promotes scious on a bench in the response”. Three killed in Kabul suicide The 2018 appeal for the Rohingya Humanitar- and will be expelled within cultural ties between the Wiltshire city. On Friday, Britain’s bombing ian Crisis was launched by UN High Commissioner a week,” Russia’s Foreign nations. Skripal, who is a retired Foreign Secretary Boris Ministry said in a state- The move came in re- Russian military intelli- Johnson said it was “over- At least three people were for Refugees Filippo Grandi, IOM Director General Kabul, March 17 (IANS): ment after the British Am- sponse to Britain’s deci- gence officer, was jailed for whelmingly likely” that and four others injured in a suicide bombing here William Swing and the UN resident coordinator in 13 years by Russia in 2006 Russian President Vladimir on Saturday, Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry said. A Bangladesh Mia Seppo. bassador to Moscow Laurie sion to expel 23 Russian ministry spokesman has confirmed the attack but did “We are talking about truly critical needs here Bristow was summoned. diplomats, described by for spying for Britain. Putin had ordered the not provide details, saying investigation was underway, both on the part of the Bangladeshi communities The Ministry also re- UK Prime Minister Theresa The UK government nerve agent attack. reports Xinhua news agency. The Taliban has claimed who have so generously opened their doors, and of responsibility for the attack. a stateless and refugee population that even prior to this crisis was among the world’s most marginalised and at risk,” said Grandi. “The solutions to this crisis Arab Parliament calls for ceasefire in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta Iran, US may hold talks on 2015 lie inside Myanmar, and conditions must be estab- nuke deal lished that will allow refugees to return home. But Cairo, March 17 (IANS/WAM): Arab more victims due to the lack of food The Arab Parliament President Tehran, March 17 (IANS): Iran and the US may today we are appealing for help with the immediate Parliament President Meshal Al-Selmi and medicine available to residents. urged the international community hold talks on 2015 Iranian nuclear agreement, or the needs, and these needs are vast.” has called for an immediate halt to Al-Selmi said that the daily bomb- to shoulder its responsibilities and Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), in The UN officials said the appeal aims to support the continued bombing in rebel-held ing of civilian populated areas was a to take “urgent, effective and serious the Austrian capital of Vienna, the media reported. environmentally sustainable solutions, confidence- Eastern Ghouta on the outskirts of “heinous” crime against humanity steps” on the ground for the protec- Citing Tehran Times daily, Xinhua reported the Iranian building and resilience of affected populations until Damascus and in the rest of Syria. and ran counter to the rules of the tion of Syrian civilians from the daily diplomatic team visiting Vienna for regular talks on the end of 2018 and includes contingency planning In an urgent cable sent to UN international humanitarian laws and bombardment, explosives and poi- the implementation of Iran’s nuclear deal would meet for 80,000 more Rohingya refugees in the coming Secretary-General Antonio Guterres conventions. sonous gases. other participating sides including the US officials on months. on Friday, Al-Selmi said that the He went on to say that the shell- He renewed his call to the UN Friday, a source close to the Iranian negotiators said on Over 16 million liters of safe water are needed bombing of the city led to the killing ing was “unjustified” and amounted Security Council to implement an im- condition of anonymity. The two sides would talk about every day for the Rohingya refugee population, said and wounding of hundreds of civil- to war crimes, calling on the inter- mediate ceasefire across Syrian ter- the removal of sanctions on Iran as well as the examples the UN agencies, adding that some 12,200 metric ians, mostly women and children. national community to immediately ritories and the withdrawal of armed of violations of the deal by Washington. Representatives tons of food are required every month and at least He said that the siege led to the intervene to stop these crimes from forces of all countries interfering in of Iran and other parties, including the US, Britain, 180,000 refugee families need cooking fuel. worsening of conditions, leading to continuing. Syrian domestic affairs. Germany, France, China and Russia, launched the latest round of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna on Friday. Under the JCPOA, Iran must limit its nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions. Macron, Merkel pledge common roadmap on eurozone reforms Paris, March 17 (IANS): reported. cement defence coopera- not always share the same Chancellery on Friday, the of the close ties between 15 die as boat capsizes off Greece French President Em- “We’ll propose a clear, tion. opinion. But in history, two leaders during their both countries, according Athens, March 17 (IANS): At least 15 people, including manuel Macron and vis- ambitious roadmap for In a joint press meet- France and Germany have meeting also exchanged to the statement. five children, drowned on Saturday after a boat carrying iting German Chancel- this overhaul by June.” ing, Merkel, who was in already done a lot. You views on the European German Vice Chancel- refugees and migrants from Turkey to Greece sank off lor Angela Merkel have French President her Paris visit since she have a very strong will, we Council set for next week. lor and Finance Minister the coast of Agathonissi island in the Aegean Sea, the pledged to come out with noted that a European was re-elected German have too,” she added. Among other things, the Olaf Scholz accompanied Greek Coast Guard said. About 20 people were believed a common ground on eu- context which has been chancellor, stressed that Leaders of Europe’s budget for the legislative Merkel in the visit to Paris to have been on board and several are unaccounted for. rozone reforms by June deeply shaken since the “it is more necessary than main powerhouses have period after the Brexit and and exchanged views with Coast Guard vessels and helicopters were searching for this year. Brexit and Italian election ever to move forward to- repeatedly pleaded for the elections of the Euro- his French counterpart more survivors off the island of Agathonissi, close to “For many years, Eu- increased pressure on the gether. Europe must act in new start of Europe but pean Parliament in 2019 Bruno Le Maire at the the Turkish coast, the BBC reported. Saturday’s tragedy rope has waited for the Europe’s two leading pow- a context where the mul- they are still working to were also discussed. same time. Macron called is the first such case in several months in the Aegean. Franco-German couple to ers to realize a joint project tinational is increasingly bridge divergences on how Merkel traditionally for ambitious reforms of Hundreds of refugees and migrants have perished in move forward and make involving better economic threatened”. to realized the bloc’s re- chooses Paris as her first EU institutions in Sep- the Aegean Sea since 2015. The number of new arrivals decreased dramatically in recent months to a few dozen proposals. We are ready to and monetary integra- “Efforts are always newal. destination after her re- tember last year, and was per day, according to Greek Coast Guard figures. do that,” Macron told re- tion, common policy to successful when we work According to a state- election. The meeting with waiting for the response porters on Friday, Xinhua handle migrants flows and hand in hand. We may ment issued by German Macron is an expression from Germany. EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Sunday, March 18, 2018 ‘Gilmore Girls’ producer sues Warner Bros Producer Gavin Polone, who backed the hit sitcom “Gilmore Girls” has sued the entertainment company Warner Bros, accusing the network of using creative account- ing practices to deprive him of residuals for the Netflix revival of “Gilmore Girls”. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, represents the fourth dispute between Mirror Polone and the studio over “Gilmore Girls” residuals in the last 16 years, reports variety. 10 com. In this case, Polone claims that the studio improperly charged a 10 per cent subscription video on demand distribution fee, which reduced profits by $2 million. The studio also tacked on various fees, including electronic sell-through and video- ENTERTAINMENT on-demand expenses. The studio is also accused of “straight-lining”, that is bundling “Gilmore Girls” with unprofitable shows for distribution accounting purposes, thereby diminishing its profits. (IANS) ‘Padmaavat’ crosses INR 300 cr., ‘The Beatles reinvented Ranveer calls it ‘historic film’ themselves in Rishikesh’ “’Padmaavat’ is a historic film for our country. I’m over- whelmed and extremely happy that the film has received this much love from audiences not just in India, but also the world over. “It is a film that is and will always be extremely close to my heart and with it becoming my first ever Rs 300 crore film, the memory of ‘Padmaavat’ will be that much more special.” He thanked Bhansali for his vision, and for giving him a char- acter like Khilji that “will forever glow in my body of work”. “This success is for all of us to cherish and remember that as artistes, we need to stand by our vision, our craft,” said Ranveer n February 1968, members of the explains, that George Harrison, the lead of the movie, which was released legendary rock band, The Beatles, guitarist of the band, almost accidentally on January 25 after much con- arrived in Rishikesh for a “mo- picked up the sitar on a film set. troversy. mentous” sojourn. A teenage rebel “Harrison’s intense relationship with anveer Singh is over- have minted over Rs 300 crore din Khilji in the Sanjay Leela Just earlier this week, the -- a diehard Beatles fan himself Pandit Ravi Shankar played an equal, if whelmed that with at the box office. He says it’s a Bhansali directorial, which also movie crossed 50 days since --I watched them with keen interest. not larger role, than Maharishi Mahesh “Padmaavat”, he has “historic” project that will “glow” stars Deepika Padukone and hitting the screens, and it’s still Five decades later, he has compiled an Yogi’s transcendental camp... Some of entered the club of in his career. Shahid Kapoor in pivotal roles. counting at the box office. account of their stay here, and maintains the people who knew both Harrison actors whose movies The actor essayed Alaud- Ranveer said in a statement: IANS that the three-year period that marked and Ravi Shankar described their close R their affair with India was particularly friendship as a karmic connection -- as if significant in the life of the band. they were related in a previous birth. “This is when The Beatles reinvented “And the famous sitarist himself Songs of India : Workshop on themselves from being the world’s most once commented that George’s surpris- Birthday famous pop stars into pioneering musi- ing affinity to Indian music, culture and cal artists, creating new parameters of religion could perhaps be only explained contemporary music,” says Ajoy Bose, in terms of the Hindu belief in reincar- Greetings song-writing and worship held who has written an exhaustive account nation,” says Bose, who has previously of their journey in “Across The Universe: authored “For Reasons of State”, a book The Beatles in India”. on the emergency; and “Behenji”, a Bose, a well-known journalist, finds biography of former Uttar Pradesh Chief it interesting that their growing relation- Minister Mayawati. ship with India, “led by George Harrison, The Beatles visit had another fallout: who was particularly into Indian music, It generated huge interest in India across culture and religion, went side by side the West. “It certainly motivated thou- with their experiments with narcotics sands and thousands of backpackers and psychedelic drugs”. from Europe and the United States to “Their stay at the ashram got the trek across India -- and many of them band away from psychedelic drugs, stayed back as Hippies,” he says. although they may have sneaked in a few On what prompted him to write Dearest Elomi ! quick smokes of pot. What we do know “Across The Universe...” at this juncture, With you as my wife and is that their stay in Rishikesh resulted in Bose says that it is “a labour of love” and the mother of my child, an astonishing creative burst of song- a tribute to the Beatles from a fan who I wouldn’t have life writing -- the most prolific in their entire fell in love with them as a teenager in the any other way. career,” Bose told IANS in an interview. mid-1960s. My lifelong promise “I believe that the real reason why “I fought with my father over listen- towards our marriage they managed to write so many songs ing to their music, copying their psych- and family, in India was because it was the first time edelic clothes and, of course, keeping my is what I ceremoni- since they became the Beatles they were hair as long as the lads from Liverpool. At ally renew again on your allowed to be individuals and not just a the same time, it was not just hero wor- birthday. band that needed to perform or record in ship of the Fab Four... (I wrote the book Happy Birthday the studios.” as) I really felt there was a big hole in the Elomi! Living in a remote Himalayan huge number of books on the Beatles,” From your Loving Hubby ashram, the Beatles did not, for a change, he maintains, the “big hole” being their have to worry about “being stars and affair with India. celebrities” and the inevitable tensions The English rock band that was that this involved. formed in Liverpool in 1960 -- with John “So a sabbatical did change the Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Har- usik-A (Alobo Naga songwriters from various churches, informed that they are coming Beatles, at least temporarily, and particu- rison and Ringo Starr -- became widely School of Music) bible colleges, lyricists and poets up with a follow-up/community larly the songs they wrote in the ashram, regarded as the foremost and most influ- in association with from across the state participated to establish a local chapter of the because these were all individual pieces ential music band of their times. Ringo, Livejam India and at the workshop. participants to ensure that regular and were not created with an album in the drummer of the band, had to go back CMPA UK/US The session is said to have meets take place, to write more mind. That is why the ‘White Album’, after a fortnight in Rishikesh because “his organisedM a one day workshop included both theoretical and songs for the community. which contains most of these songs, chronic stomach condition could not is considered so unique in the Beatles take Indian food and also because his Dearest Aien. under “Songs Of India” project on practical know-how on song-writ- The vision and aim of ‘Songs of song writing and worship by Allen ing and music, including breakout India’ project is said to empower discography,” notes Bose. wife Maureen was afraid of insects”. Happy birthday you The real reason behind the Beatles’ The three-hundred page book, pub- wonderful piece of god’s Ganta worship pastor (Sounds of sessions where the participants individuals towards writing songs the Nations) on March 17 at Music- were made to write and compose of the Lord with the sound of the historic journey, however, is not really lished by Penguin Viking, comes with an creation,as you turn a known. Bose contends that “destiny elaborate back note section, where the year older may all your A : Alobo Naga School of music, songs, and were made to perform land. Dimapur. their songs. Also the project is said to have played a very strong part” in bringing author has provided relevant references. wishes come true.I love the Beatles to India. It so happened, he IANS you so much little niece. A press release issued by one Workshop mentors is said to aimed to compose 500 fresh songs With lots of love and of the organisers on March 17 have had feedback and evaluation in five years using Indian languages good wishes Adi Alem. mentioned that more than 40 wor- of the participants at the end. and music. ship artists, leaders, musicians and The organisers in the release EMN Kimberly Wyatt confirms Pussycat Dolls reunion HILL STAR Movie Schedule TickeT raTes Silver Rs. 80, Gold Rs. 150 Platinum Rs. 320

he 36-year-old singer has lives where we’ve been off on our “As long as I own my space and revealed that the ‘Don’t own adventures and now we’d like stand for what I stand for and I have Cha’ hitmakers - which to get on stage and have fun. good morals and I try and do good was also comprised “It could be a tour, it could be in the world. Pussycat Dolls really of Nicole Scherzinger, a TV show, it could be new music, instilled a real confidence in me.” TJessica Sutta, Ashley Roberts and it could be a lot of things. It could The ‘Buttons’ singer thinks that Melody Thornton - are planning on be big work shops. Everything and it’s “now or never” when it comes to getting together for a reunion for the anything that would help spread the getting the group back together, as first time since they parted ways in message and help make a differ- she’s determined to spread a posi- 2010, although she insists that she ence. A real difference to women tive message through their music. doesn’t yet know what the girl group and boys.” She told The Sun newspaper: will do together. Kimberly also noted that this “Pussycat Dolls hasn’t always been She said: “We’ve been talking year is the ideal time for the group seen as female empowerment but everybody has their own lives to reform, as she praised 2018 as the which is a real shame which is why and own agendas and things. Most “year of female empowerment”. I say now or never. Because I think of everybody’s on board. There’s still She added: “I know most of the that message needs to be spread but a few steps to be taken to make it girls are 100 per cent on board and needs to be spread in a way I fell in 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, 8 happen. want to make it happen. But every- love with the group.” “We are all just in a place in our body’s got to be on board. Femalefirst.co.uk pm: Raid (Hindi) EastErn Mirror | Dimapur, Sunday, March 18, 2018 SPORTS 11 Osaka stuns Halep as rising FIFA approves video assistant referees for 2018 World Cup Bogota, March 17 (Re- porters after a meeting of become “a fairer and stars reach Indian Wells final uters): Video assistant the FIFA Council. more transparent sport”. referees (VARs) will be “It’s an essential deci- “It’s not possible that, Indian Wells (United racquet and put her hands used at the World Cup sion, very important and in 2018, everyone in the States), March 17 (Re- on her head in shock after for the first time in this historical decision.” stadium and their living uters): Japan’s Naomi Williams sent a backhand year’s finals in Russia, The system allows the room knows if a referee Osaka made short work into the net on match FIFA presi- has made of a subdued world num- point. dent Gianni a big mis- ber one Simona Halep “I’m a bit tired,” Ka- Infantino t a k e o r on Friday, the unseeded satkina said after the two said on Fri- not, and 20-year-old racing to a hour and 50 minute en- d a y, a n d t h e o n l y 6-3 6-0 semi-final victory counter. “One more to go.” teams will one who to set up a surprise BNP The win extends the be allowed d o e s n ’ t Paribas Open final against Cinderella run for the a f o u r t h k n o w i s Daria Kasatkina. tournament’s 20th seed, substitute the refer- The Russian, also 20, who defeated grand slam in matches ee,” Infan- continued her sparkling champions Sloane Ste- that go to extra-time. referee or the video assis- tino added. run of form earlier in the phens, Caroline Wozni- The use of the VAR tant to review decisions Infantino had repeat- evening when she out- acki and Angelique Kerber system was approved where a “clear and obvi- edly promised that VAR lasted American veteran without dropping a set earlier this month by the ous” error is spotted. It would be used at the Venus Williams in a three- before going the distance rule-making body IFAB, has been trialled in Ger- June 14-July 15 World set slugfest lasting almost to take down Williams. despite controversy in many’s Bundesliga and Cup and has made it one three hours. Williams played an ex- some of the competitions Italy’s Serie A this sea- of his priorities since be- Osaka’s defeat of the cellent all-around game, in which it has been tri- son and some English FA ing elected FIFA chief in top-seeded Halep stood mixing bruising ground- alled over the time taken and League Cup games, February, 2016. out as the bigger of the two strokes with frequent ap- to make decisions and among others. FIFA later said in a upsets, which played out proaches to the net and lack of information for Infantino said VAR statement that, where under the lights on a chilly Naomi Osaka during her semi-final match against Simona Halep (not pictured) in the BNP Paribas Open at moving well around the spectators. had been shown to re- matches went to extra- night in the California des- the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Fri. March 16. court. “We are going to have duce the number of refer- time, teams would be ert city of Indian Wells. However, she was un- our first World Cup with eeing mistakes in match- allowed a fourth substi- The Romanian had off the next nine games why. I just lost my concen- 7-5 battle against Williams. able to rely on her big video assisted referee- es where it has been used tute, a rule change also won all three of her pre- without much resistance. tration,” she said. Kasatkina took advan- serve at key moments and ing,” Infantino told re- and would help football approved by IFAB. vious meetings with the “It wasn’t easy,” Osaka “She was better. She tage of a sub-par serving ended up getting broken emerging Japanese player said in a courtside inter- was more prepared and night from the more pow- seven times. and looked poised to make view. “I was really stressed she was ready erful Williams as Kasatkina will have a run to reclaim the title out the entire time but I t o p l a y a n d the match pro- Saturday to recover before she won in 2015, but in- am really happy I could ready to win the gressed, forcing facing Osaka for the first SON to conduct events at Mon stead put in a puzzling end it fast.” match. I was long rallies that time in their fledgling ca- Dimapur, March 17 (EMN): Special Social workers, community bodies, sports performance full of un- Halep offered few ex- not.” ultimately wore reers on Sunday. Olympics Nagaland (SON) in a press note coaches, SSA teachers, family members characteristic errors and cuses for her baffling dis- Kasatkina out- her 37-year-old Neither Kasatkina nor informed that it will be conducting events of PwDs are requested to attend the CCT little fight. play but felt that the long lasts Venus opponent down Osaka have much experi- for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) as certificate program. PwDs from villages/ The match started as a wait to get on court had While Osaka over the course ence in big matches with part of Khelo India at Mon on March 20 outstation can avail TA upto INR 200/ cagey affair until it reached not helped her cause. barely broke a of the contest. the Japanese player’s only and 21. head. 3-3 in the opening set be- “I just didn’t feel the sweat in her 64 The Russian, career final coming in To- Community Coaches Training (CCT) The note also stated that SON Khelo fore Halep’s game unrav- ball at all. I was out of the minute victory, it was a dif- who fought back after be- kyo in 2016 and her op- program will be held on March 20 at India will provide t-shirts, medals, cer- eled as she coughed up game today. I played okay ferent story for Kasatkina, ing two points away from ponent’s lone singles title the DC conference hall from 10am and tificates, breakfast and lunch; however all a litany of errors, paving until 4-3 but then I just who emerged the victor losing in the contest in coming in Charleston last District Games (DG) for the PwDs on are requested to carry sufficient drinking the way for Osaka to reel went out. I don’t know after a marathon 4-6 6-4 the third set, dropped her year. March 21 at the local ground from 7am. water. BFI President confident of rich medal haul at CWG Former England batsman Pietersen calls time on playing career London, March 17 (Re- uters): Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen appeared to have brought the curtain down on his cricket playing career on Saturday, announcing his decision to step away from the game in a se- ries of messages on social media. Pietersen, 37, who briefly captained England in 2008-09, was told in 2014 that he was no lon- PTI ger in the national side’s Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh and Sports Authority of India (SAI) Director Neelam Kapoor with Boxing contingent for plans and spent the latter the Commonwealth Games 2018 during the send-off ceremony in New Delhi, on Sat. March 17. part of his career play- ing for a number of club New Delhi, March 17 (IANS): Box- Rani (51kg) and young Lovlina medals, so we have selected a team teams across the world. ing Federation of India (BFI) Presi- Boroghain (69kg). which we believe can get us the The South Africa-born dent Ajay Singh on Saturday said “We (BFI) just want them to maximum possible medals in the player represented Quetta Kevin Pietersen organising a send-off event for the know that we have 1.3 billion peo- Games.” Gladiators in the Pakistan making his debut against Challengers Bangalore you will do for me ... Best 12-member strong Indian boxing ple behind them and that every- “In some case, we are building a Super League this season Australia at Lord’s in 2005. among other teams in the Batsman I had the plea- team participating in the Common- body is praying for them and wishes bench strength of boxers, so many and scored seven runs He scored 8,181 runs at lucrative Indian Premier sure to play with ... 1st wealth Games at Gold Coast, start- them well,” Singh told IANS on the of them are equally as good as in his last match against an average of 47.28 and League. Pietersen was England batsman that ing April 4, was to show the pugilists sidelines of the send-off event at the those in the team that is going. But Islamabad United on struck 23 centuries and part of England’s Ashes- put fear into the Auss- that they carry the expectations of a Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here. ultimately we have to take a call on Thursday. 35 fifties. winning side in 2005 and ies .. #WellDone,” former billion people. “We are there to cheer for them, who are the best medal prospects “Boots up! Feet up! A hard-hitting bats- also helped them win the skipper Michael Vaughan Leading India’s charge in the whether they win or lose but we do for us,” he added. Family, animals, golf...! H man who often made 2010 World T20 title. tweeted. men’s division will be Manoj Ku- hope they come back with a lot of Exuding confidence on re- O M E,” the swashbuck- playing unorthodox shots His England career “Well done Kidda what mar (69kg) and Vikas Krishnan medals.” turning with a pocketful of med- ling batsman tweeted, look easy, Pietersen fea- ended in controversial a career,” former England (75kg), alongside the likes of Man- The event was attended by als, Manoj Kumar said: “We have before following it up with tured in 136 one-day in- circumstances in 2014 as paceman Darren Gough ish Kaushik (60kg), Satish Kumar Sports Authority of India (SAI) Di- worked very hard over the last six another message to his ternationals — scoring al- the England and Wales wrote in tweet, while the (+91kg), Naman Talwar (91kg), rector General Neelam Kapoor and months, which included precision 3.65 million followers. most 4,500 runs with nine Cricket Board sacked him England and Wales Crick- Gaurav Solanki (52kg), Hussam Mo- Indian Olympic Association (IOA) training.” “Just been told that centuries and 25 fifties and stated that then cap- et Board simply tweeted: hammed (56kg) and Amit Phangal. Secretary General Rajeev Mehta, “A series of exposure trips have I scored 30,000+ runs — as well as 37 Twenty20 tain Alastair Cook needed ‘Thank you @KP24!’ Five-time World Champion and who also expressed confidence of a also helped us to prepare the right which included 152 fifty’s internationals. to be able to trust and rely Pietersen responded Olympic medallist M.C. Mary Kom rich medal haul. way which have also boosted our & 68 hundreds in my pro- It was in the shortest on the support of all his on Instagram by saying: (48kg) will spearhead the women’s On being asked about the cri- confidence,” he added. fessional career. Time to format of the game that players. “Thank you for all the charge at the famous Oxenford teria of selecting the team for the The women’s categories were move on.” he delighted audiences in “Well done @KP24 on quite lovely msgs! I loved Studios in Gold Coast, alongside CWG, which co-incidentally pre- introduced only in 2014 and India Pietersen played 104 India, representing Del- an fantastic career ... Not entertaining you all! Ciao, 2006 World Champion L. Sarita cedes the Asian Games in August, promptly won a silver and a bronze tests for England after Devi (60kg), giant-killing Pinky Singh said: “Our focus is on the medal apiece. hi Daredevils and Royal everyone’s Cup of Tea but cricket! I love this game!”

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C M Y K 12 SportS Chennaiyin beat Bengaluru to claim second ISL title Bengaluru, March 17 lead when a fast counter another corner to silence found Jeje Lalpehlua at (IANS): Chennaiyin FC attack down the right flank the local crowd. the edge of the penalty claimed their second In- saw Udanta Singh find Bengaluru suffered an- area. His lay off was met dian Super League (ISL) Chettri with a horizontal other blow when Spanish with a curling effort from title with a convincing 3-2 pass at the edge of the import Dimas Delgado just outside the box by Ra- win over hot favourites Chennaiyin six-yard box. picked up an injury and phael Augusto who beat a Bengaluru FC in the final Chhetri made no mistake, had to be replaced by fel- diving Gurpreet all ends here on Saturday. bulging the net with a div- low Spaniard Victor Perez up near the right post. Mailson Alves (17th, ing first time header. right almost at the stroke Bengaluru responded 45th minutes) headed in The visitors found the of half-time. with a period of sustained off corners to give Chen- equaliser against the run Buoyed by the lead, pressure on the Chen- naiyin the lead after Sunil of play around 10 minutes Chennaiyin started the naiyin goal. Chennaiyin Chhetri (6th minute) had later when Mailson rose second half strongly and goalkeeper Karanjit Singh put the hosts in the lead. above the home defence Gregory Nelson created did well to produce a cou- Ra p h a e l Au g u s t o to head in a corner. a very good chance when ple of excellent back to drilled in the third goal in Delgado missed a he picked up the ball just back saves of consecutive the second period. Nicolas great chance for Bengal- outside the Bengaluru corners much to the dis- Fedor, popularly known uru at the half-hour mark penalty box, dribbled in appointment of the Ben- as Miku, got Bengaluru's when his attempt off a and left fly a powerful galuru players and fans. second goal in second half loose ball inside the pen- attempt which was well Chennaiyin tried to added time to ensure an alty box went wide of the saved by goalkeeper Gur- slow down the pace of the anxious last few minutes Chennaiyin goal. preet Singh Sandhu. game towards the end as for the away fans. The game slowed Chennaiyin played they tried to hold on to Bengaluru thus failed down a bit towards the better in the second half. the lead. to win the title in their end of the first half. Both They were more com- However, Fedor re- debut season in the ISL, teams had their chances posed, the passing and vived the rapidly dying while this was the second in an end to end affair but co-ordination was also hopes of the Bengaluru ISL triumph for Chen- it were Bengaluru who better, which put the fans when he managed to naiyin after their maiden looked more dangerous Bengaluru defence un- beat Karanjit in the second victory in the 2015 season. in attack. der pressure at regular minute of added time. Bengaluru were the Alves put Chennaiyin intervals. However, Chennaiyin more attacking team right in the lead just before the PTI The visitors scored survived an anxious last from the start. Not surpris- break when he outjumped Chennaiyin FC team members celebrate after winning against Bengaluru FC during the ISL final match at the Kanteerava Stadium in their third goal when a couple of minutes to claim ingly, they took the early his marker to head in off Bengaluru on Sat. March 17. cross from the midfield a well-deserved win. Begum ready for debut after overcoming obstacles Palace improve survival hopes; West Brom facing relegation She went on to win London, March 17 (AFp): multiple British and Euro- Crystal Palace boosted pean medals and eventu- their bid for Premier ally won the World Kick- League survival with a boxing Association title. crucial 2-0 win at Hud- “I have had all of those d e r s f i e l d , b u t We s t obstacles but I have man- Bromwich Albion look aged to overcome them. destined for relegation It demonstrates the fact after an agonising 2-1 that no obstacle is set in defeat at Bournemouth stone, it’s just there for on Saturday. you to overcome and it’s With several of the temporary,” she said. Premier League's big As the 5ft 3in light fly- guns on FA Cup quarter- weight prepares to begin final duty this weekend, her boxing career against the focus in a reduced Bulgaria’s Ivanka Ivanova top-flight fixture list on Saturday, Begum says turned to the battle to inspiring other women to avoid relegation. deal with their challenges After four successive is her main motivation. defeats, Palace climbed “All I wanted to do out of the relegation was become a world zone with a victory that champion in Thai boxing carried the added bonus Ruqsana Begum and I did that and then I of dragging Huddersfield thought to myself, the fact back into trouble. Bengaluru, March 17 gender and conservative Begum studied for an that I did that inspired so Palace took the lead (reuters): After a life of background. architecture degree at uni- many females from all in the 23rd minute at the Wayne Rooney's Everton are still in contention for Europe next season after back-to-back wins dealing with many hard- “At that point, my fam- versity and after five years backgrounds,” she said. John Smith's Stadium ships, British professional ily didn’t actually know I of secrecy, she told her “In particular, my when James Tomkins eran Gibbs crossed to only seven matches left. Everton had lost their kickboxer and Muay Thai was doing Thai boxing, family about practising faith and ethnic minor- struck from close range Salomon Rondon, whose Cenk Tosun's double last five away league champion Ruqsana Be- they just thought I was Muay Thai and started ity backgrounds... this is after his first effort was header was met by Jay pushed Stoke deeper into games, but Tosun's 69th- gum believes no obstacle going to a normal gym,” fighting professionally in what really inspires me to blocked by Jonas Lossl. Rodriguez with a fierce the relegation mire as minute strike put them is too big to overcome as Begum told Reuters. 2008. be the best that I can be Roy Hodgson's team finish for his first goal Everton won 2-1 at the in front. she prepares to make her “On top of that I had Begum was also di- and push myself and ex- wrapped up the points since January. bet365 Stadium. W h e n D o m i n i c boxing debut. the extra struggle of be- agnosed with Myalgic cel in a more mainstream in the 68th minute when But Jordon Ibe lev- In a snow blizzard in Calvert-Lewin tried to Begum, 34, has expe- ing Asian, being Muslim, Encephalomyelitis (ME), sport to inspire the next Luka Milivojevic stroked elled for Bournemouth the Potteries, bundle in, Konstanti- rienced more problems being a petite female in a disease also known as generation.” home a penalty after in the 77th minute with Stoke mid- nos Stafylidis could only than most athletes having a male-dominated sport, chronic fatigue syndrome, I n 2 0 1 6 , B e g u m Andros Townsend was a fine strike that curled fielder Char- hack clear to Tosun, who fallen in love with kickbox- so I just knew it was out but continued to defy the launched her own line of fouled by Mathias Jor- past Ben Foster. smashed in from close ing after trying it in college of the question for me to odds and joined the Brit- sports hijabs to inspire gensen. Albion were wilting range. but being forced to hide pursue a sport such as ish Muay Thai team in more Muslim women to Palace's first win and Junior Stanislas gave S e c o n d - b o t t o m her passion due to her Thai boxing.” 2009. take part in sport. in eight league games Bournemouth their first Stoke, three points from leaves them two points win in five league games safety after one win in above the bottom three. with an 89th-minute their last 12 league games, Huddersfield are free-kick. looked like snatching a Barcelona's coach aware of Bilbao's danger three points clear of W e s t point in the 77th Southampton, who drop Brom's sev- minute when fielder Sergio Busquets special match for me. game. Barcelona, March 17 into the relegation zone. enth succes- Er i c Ma x i m and Uruguayan forward They have great spirit," The coach included (IANS): Barcelona's While Palace remain s i v e d e f e a t Choupo-Mot- Luis Suarez, who was Valverde said at a press reserve midfielder Car- Spanish coach Ernesto hopeful of retaining equals their lon- ing converted suspended in the last conference for Sunday's les Aleña in the squad Valverde on Saturday their lucrative top-flight gest losing streak Joe Allen's cross. game before the interna- game. for the game, to replace warned his players of the berth, bottom-of-the- i n t h e P r e m i e r But Tosun had tional break, reports Efe. Valverde said the Busquets. danger posed by Athletic table West Brom appear League. lie Adam lost his cool in the final word with his "It's always danger- fact that his rival was He declined to com- Bilbao ahead of their La certain to slide into the They have won just the 30th minute when his fourth goal in his last ous. That's the sensa- knocked out of the Eu- pare Aleña with Andres Liga clash. Championship. one of their 17 league reckless lunge on Wayne three appearances, the tion. They (Bilbao) thrive ropa League by French Iniesta, "because Iniesta Valverde also high- Albion went in front matches under Alan Rooney earned a straight Turkey striker netting off difficulty, they al- club Lyon will not affect is a unique player and lighted the absence of in the 49th minute at Pardew and lie nine red card from referee with an agile diving head- ways do. It will be a very Bilbao's approach to the incomparable." injured Spanish mid- Dean Court when Ki- points from safety with Martin Atkinson. er in the 84th minute. Sharapova withdraws from India face rejuvenated Bangladesh in Nidahas Trophy final Colombo, March 17 to make up the numbers ner Shikhar Dhawan has bolstered by the return of the contest. Miami Open with forearm injury ( I A N S ) : Fre s h f r o m which India will be well also been amongst the regular skipper Shakib Al Squads: a thrilling win in their aware of, considering runs during the tourna- Hasan, Bangladesh will India: Rohit Sharma Key Biscayne (Fla.), year, will be replaced by last league game against their consistent rise in ment even as the men- definitely go all out in the (Captain), Shikhar Dha- March 17 (reuters): Ma- American Jennifer Brady hosts Sri Lanka, Bangla- the shortest format of the in-blue would hope for summit clash. wan (vice-captain), ria Sharapova’s troubled in the Miami tournament, desh will have their tails game. Going into Sun- some fireworks from the Their top order com- Lokesh Rahul, Suresh start to the season has which is scheduled for up as they prepare to take day's final, India with a likes of Lokesh Rahul and prising Tamim Iqbal, Raina, Manish Pandey, continued with the Rus- March 21 to April 1. on a confident India in second-string team mi- the middle order com- M u s h f i q u r R a h i m , Dinesh Karthik (wicket- sian having to withdraw “We were looking for- the final of the Nidahas nus regular captain Virat prising Dinesh Karthik So u m y a Sa rk a r a n d keeper), Deepak Hoo- from the Miami Open due ward to seeing her play Trophy T20 tri-series at Kohli and veteran Ma- and Manish Pandey. Mahmudullah have been da, Washington Sundar, to a left forearm injury, Wednesday, but unfortu- the R. Premadasa Sta- hendra Singh Dhoni, will Among the bowlers, amongst the runs while Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar tournament organisers nately injuries are part of dium here on Sunday. hope their skipper Rohit teenaged off-spinner Liton Das seems the only Patel, Vijay Shankar, said on Friday. the game. We hope she In what was a vir- Sharma will lead from Washington Sundar has weak link at the top. Shardul Thakur, Jaydev The five-time grand the banned drug meldo- recovers quickly and is tual semi-final against the front and replicate been the find of the tour- The Bangladeshis will Unadkat, Mohammad slam winner and former nium ended last April, back on the court soon,” the Islanders on Friday, his form in their previ- nament with his exploits also be wary of Washing- Siraj and Rishabh Pant. world number one has had lost three consecutive Tournament Director Bangladesh pulled off a ous encounter against in the powerplay overs, ton Sundar, who ripped Bangladesh: Shakib failed to rediscover her matches since 2003. James Blake said. brilliant two-wicket win the same opposition on while leg-spinner Yuz- through the top order in Al Hasan (Captain), best form after returning “I am really sorry that Top men’s players, in- from the jaws of defeat in Wednesday. vendra Chahal has sup- the previous tie. Mahmudullah, Tamim from a doping ban last I have to withdraw from cluding Rafa Nadal, Stan the final over, which was Rohit struck a bril- ported him well. Bangladesh's bowl- Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, year and split with coach one of my favourite tour- Wawrinka and Dominic marred by ugly scenes liant 61-ball 89, his 13th If India are to restrict ing department led by Imrul Kayes, Mushfiqur Sven Groeneveld follow- naments with my left fore- Thiem, have also with- following the on-field T20 half century and was the Bangladeshis, the Mustafizur Rahman and Rahim (wicket-keeper), ing a first-round exit at arm injury. I am doing drawn due to injuries. umpires' failure to call well supported by vet- rookie pace department, Rubel Hossain have trou- Sabbir Rahman, Mustafi- the BNP Paribas Open everything possible to Despite the pull outs, the second delivery of the eran left-hander Suresh comprising Mohammed bled the Indians more zur Rahman, Rubel Hos- last week. return to the tour as soon the event still boasts a over a no-ball for height. Raina (47) as India edged Siraj, Shardul Thakur and often than not and will sain, Taskin Ahmed, Abu The loss in Califor- as possible,” Sharapova strong field including Bangladesh's intent past the Bangladeshis by all-rounder Vijay Shankar aim to replicate that in Hider, Abu Jayed, Ariful nia marked the first time said in a statement. world number ones Si- shows that they are eager 17 runs to seal their spot will need to complement the final. Left-spinner Haque, Nazmul Islam, that Sharapova, whose The 30-year-old, who mona Halep and Roger to win this tournament in the final. the spin duo. Shakib's inclusion has Nurul Hasan, Mehidy 15-month ban for taking has yet to win a title this Federer. and have not come here Rohit's opening part- On the other hand, only added more spice to Hasan, Liton Das.

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