www.thenorthlines.com www.epaper.northlines.com 3 DAYS’ FORECAST JAMMU

Date Min Temp Max Temp Weather

26-Jan 6.0 19.0 Mainly Clear sky 27-Jan 7.0 20.0 Mainly Clear sky 28-Jan 7.0 20.0 Partly cloudy sky 3 DAYS’ FORECAST SRINAGAR

26-Jan -4.0 13.0 Mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy towards afternoon or evening 27-Jan -5.0 13.0 Mainly Clear sky 28-Jan -5.0 13.0 Partly cloudy sky

theNational Voters' Day celebrated at northlines'Specially abled possess indomitable National Voter's Day observed Salal Power Station will, spirit to achieve higher goals' across Jammu Div

National Voters' Day was celebrated Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and As part of 8th National Voter's Day at Salal Power Station today, i.e., Consumer Affairs and Tribal Affairs programmes were organised across on25.01.2018 by organizing a Pledge Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali, today called Jammu division to mark the 3 Taking Ceremony in Admn. Block II 4 upon specially abled persons to dream 5 celebrations. The objective of of the Power Station..... celebrating this day is ....

INSIDE big and achieve big in ....

 Vol No: XXIII Issue No. 23  26.01.2018 (Friday) Daily  Jammu Tawi  Price 3/-  Pages-12 Regd. No. JK|306|2017-19 CM hopes all shades of opinion Woman killed, 47 injured in Put an end to the continuing hartals would join the dialogue process two road accidents in Doda and protest calendars: Guv culture of violence in the State could be ended. She ‘Peace along borders will help restore fruitful India-Pak relations’ said she has been pleading NL CORRESPONDENT for initiation of dialogue in JAMMU, JAN 25 the State and expressed happiness that Centre, Governor N N Vohra on agreeing to her suggestion, Thursday said peace and appointed Mr. Dineshwar normalcy along the borders Sharma as the interlocutor would help in restoring for the State. She, however, fruitful relations between maintained that the India and Pakistan and appointment of Mr. Sharma called for an end to hartal as the interlocutor is a major and protest calendars. NL CORRESPONDENT shades of opinion in Jammu development to ensure NL CORRESPONDENT Thursday. In his Republic Day JAMMU TAWI, JAN 25 & Kashmir would join the durable peace in the State DODA, JAN 25 The incident took place at Message, Vohra extended its unceasing campaigns" for "2017 was marked by dialogue process initiated in rather than a temporary around 11 am when the bus greetings and good wishes to the past nearly three decades Pakistan's sustained attempts Describing dialogue as the the State. measure to calm down A woman was killed and 35 plunged into a 200 ft stream the people of Jammu and to "perpetrate violence and to infiltrate the largest only means to sort out issues In her message to the people tempers as happened in the others injured after a at Kahara after the driver Kashmir. chaos" to destabilize Jammu possible number of militants and end the culture of on the occasion of the 69th past. passenger bus skidded off lost control over it allegedly In the message, he said and Kashmir, the growth and into the Valley. This resulted violence, Chief Minister, Republic Day, the Chief Expressing concern on the the road and plunged into a due technical snag. In the because of Pakistan's development of the State has in the forces remaining Mehbooba Mufti today Minister said dialogue is the obtaining situation along stream in Doda district of mishap, a middle-aged continuing "proxy war and engaged in counter P2 hoped that people from all only way by which the borders which P2 Jammu and Kashmir on woman identified P2 been adversely affected. IAF Commando J P Nirala awarded JK spent Rs 28,000 Cr on power in 6 years NGT refuses to review Ashok Chakra posthumously Double electricity purchase to meet state's requirement order on Amarnath cave NL CORRESPONDENT with light machine gun, laid NL CORRESPONDENT opportunity was given to the NEW DELHI, JAN 25 down his life during the NL CORRESPONDENT purchase, while Rs 5153 villages, comprising of three that NHPC generates in the NEW DELHI, JAN 25 respondents to place relevant encounter while shooting SRINAGAR, JAN 25 crore, Rs 5293 crore and Rs lakh households, which are state. The state is facing material in support of their Jyoti Prakash Nirala, Indian dead three Lashkar-e-Taiba 5524 crore were spent during un-electrified so far. The shortage of electricity The National Green Tribunal contention. Air Force's Garud terrorists despite being shot Jammu and Kashmir would 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and official said that it depends especially during winters," has refused to review its "The tribunal acted upon the Commando who single- by the bullets. Air Force be able to provide 24-hour 2016-2017, respectively. on the government whether he said. order directing devotees to record placed before it handedly shot down three sources told NDTV that power supply only if it Despite that state is not able it would double its power The state has a maintain silence while including the status report terrorists during an anti- Corporal Nirala had doubles the power purchase to meet the requirement of budget. hydroelectricity potential of standing in front of the and the submissions made, terror operation, will be retaliated fiercely. He will be to meet demand of electricity. J&K is one among the states 20,000 MWs of which Amarnath 'shivling' in the we do not see any patent awarded the Ashok Chakra the first Indian Air Force consumers. An official of the PDD, said having vast hydro power around 3000 MWs are being cave ne in Kashmir error in the case particularly posthumously on 69th Commando to receive the In the last six-years, Jammu that department has told potential from where generated so far with NHPC Himalayas. when the impugned orders Republic Day. Six terrorists award after his death. and Kashmir has spent over government that 24 hour electricity is also being generating 2009 MWs from The green panel said there have been passed in the were shot dead during an Ashok Chakra, India's Rs 28,000 crore on power power supply could be supplied to several parts of its seven power projects was no "patent error" in its interest of the environment hour-long fierce gun battle highest peacetime military purchase, mostly from the possible only if the power India. While the state on its which is almost half of the last year order and the in the precincts of Amarnath in Chandergeer, a village in award will be awarded to centre-owned National purchase is doubled. own is suffering for want of energy, the power giant direction was passed in the Ji ne- a place of faith for the Hajin area of Kashmir's him posthumously for his Hydro Electricity Power "In Kashmir, there is power. generates from its projects in interest of the environment multitude of Indians and the Bandipora district unparalleled bravery and Corporation (NHPC). availability of 1200 "JK has to purchase other states. as well as the Amarnath cave populace world over and onNovember 18 last year. service to the nation by During 2011-2012, Rs megawatts while the demand electricity worth hundreds of To reduce the revenue ne, which is a place of faith with a view to preserve its Among the slain terrorists President Ram Nath Kovind. 3761.52 crore were spent on is far higher. The double in crores annually from the generation gap, the PDD has for many devotees. pristinity for times to come. was the nephew of Lashkar- His family member will power purchases, which power purchase will end centre-owned NHPC and also decided to expedite the A bench headed by acting "We also cannot sit in appeal e-Taiba chief and 26/11 receive the award on his went up to Rs 4103 during power crisis and provided 24 other power corporations," installation of metering Chairperson Justice U D over the orders passed by us Mumbai terror mastermind behalf on Republic Day. 2012-2013. hour supply," the official the PDD, said. "The J&K process and has set up the Salvi said the tribunal has while exercising the review Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi. Jyoti Prakash Nirala, a Rs 4471 crore were spent said. gets a share of just 13 2019 deadline for its heard all the parties in the jurisdiction. Hence Jyoti Prakash Nirala, armed resident of P2 during 2013-2014 on power There are also around 110 percent from the electricity completion. P2 case and sufficient dismissed," the bench P2 ‘Unsung heroes’ in Padma Shri awards list

NL CORRESPONDENT served the poor, set up free NEW DELHI, JAN 25 schools and popularised tribal arts globally. Keeping its promise of Lakshmi Kutty, a tribal honouring "unsung heroes", woman from Kerala, who the government on Thursday prepares 500 herbal announced Padma Shri medicine from memory and awards for personalities who help thousands P2 61 Police Officials conferred Police Medal for Meritorious Service, Gallantry

NL CORRESPONDENT work with same zest and JAMMU TAWI, JAN 25 zeal in future. Home Department vide its Director General of Police, order No. 131 of 2018 dated Dr. S.P Vaid has 25.01.2018 has sanctioned congratulated the officers Sher-i-Kashmir Police and other personnel of the Medal for Meritorious J&K Police who have been Service in favour of IGPs awarded Sher-i-Kashmir Rajesh Kumar, Director Police Medal for SSG, J&K, Ab. Rashid Bhat, Meritorious Service and SSP, Kulbir Singh, SSPAIG Gallantry. In his message he (CIV) PHQ J&K, Shoket has impressed upon them to Hussain Shah, SSP P2 DIP/J-10240/17 the northlines 2 CITY Jammu | Friday | Jan | 26 | 2018

CM hopes all shades of opinion Jammu and Kashmir to immediately release Rs. 5 lakhs ex- Rajagopal has specialised in pain relief care for neo natal gratia relief in favour of next kins of the deceased. JK spent Rs 28,000 Cr on cases. would join the dialogue process Since last year, the Modi government has been honouring Put an end to the continuing hartals power in 6 years "unsung heroes" with the Padma awards to recognise has led to huge loss of life and property, the Chief Minister people who have dedicated their lives to working for the hoped Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, using his stature and and protest calendars: Guv A senior official said that state would purchase more power poor or have risen from deprived backgrounds to excel in wisdom, would pace up his efforts in this regard so that the in the coming years to ensure 24x7 electricity supply is their own fields. State becomes a bridge of peace between the two countries, militancy operations throughout the past year, in which a provided to the consumers. "You will see a visible change Maharashtra's Murli Kant Petkar, India's first para-Olympic ending the bitter phase of acrimony between them. very large number of militants were killed besides the loss in improvisation of power supply in the coming years. gold medallist, who lost his arm in 1965 Indo-Pak war, is Noting with satisfaction that fascination for violence is of lives of civilians and forces personnel. The past year also Various schemes are also being launched which will another winner of the Padma Shri. declining among youth, Mehbooba Mufti said parents, witnessed repeated ceasefire violations by our western increase the power supply of the state," he said. Tamil Nadu's Rajagopalan Vasudevan, who is known as friends and even social media are playing their role in neighbour, both across the International Border and the plastic road-maker of India, developed a patented and dissuading them from slipping into a path where death and Line of Control, which resulted in closure of schools, NGT refuses to review order innovative method to reuse plastic waste to construct roads, destruction are the only end results. She said though all over damage to properties and loss of innocent lives. The has also been given the Padma Shri. the world the ill effects of violence are fairly pronounced militants also attacked and killed some pilgrims who were on Amarnath cave Subhasini Mistry, a poor lady from rural West Bengal, who now, the people of Jammu & Kashmir have been the undertaking the Amarnath yatra but could not succeed in toiled 20 years as housemaid and daily labourer to build a immediate witnesses and victims of violence. disrupting the pilgrimage," he said. hospital for poor in the state, is another awardee. said. Terming peace imperative for executing developmental and Vohra said various initiatives taken by the Prime Minister to Nonagenarian farm labourer Sulagatti Narasamma, who The order came on a plea filed by Amarnath ne Board welfare initiatives of her Government, Mehbooba Mufti secure friendly relations with Pakistan have still to yield a provides midwifery services in backward region of seeking review of the NGT order on the ground that it was sought support from people in this regard. "If peace positive outcome. "I hope that Pakistan will soon realise the Karnataka without any medical facility, too was awarded "bad in law" as a decision in a case cannot be based on prevails, developmental and welfare measures can take off, futility of continuing its terror and violence agenda in the Padma Shri. grounds outside the pleadings of the parties. tourists can come, investment can happen and also new Jammu and Kashmir and recognise that only sustained Vijayalakshmi Navaneetha Krishnan, an acclaimed Tamil "The tribunal under the NGT Act has no jurisdiction to political initiatives can materialize", she said in her peace and normalcy along the borders will help in restoring folk exponent, who has dedicated her life towards regulate internal affairs of the Petitioner and matters of this message. fruitful relations between the two countries,". collection, documentation and preservation of Tamil folk kind which pertain to smooth running of the pilgrimage to "I compliment the citizens of this city who have "As I have been repeatedly saying in the past years, we need and tribal music, has also been given Padma Shri. AmarnathJi ne. to put an end to the continuing hartals and protest calendars, Another awardee is Yeshi Dhoden, monk physician of "The tribunal's directions have no connection with the which result in disturbances and closure of all activities. Tibetan herbal medicine working in remote areas of environment whatsoever. Such directions although FROM PAGE 1 The recurring disorders have caused human and economic Himachal Pradesh. purporting to be 'to ensure that there are no adverse impacts losses and the repeated disruption of the educational Lentina Ao Thakkar, a Gandhian who has served for of noise, heat, vibrations etc, upon the exemplified themselves as a tolerant society in the present- schedules has adversely affected the career advancement of decades at a Gandhi Ashram in Nagaland; Romulus AmarnathjiMahaShivling', are not based on any scientific day world where hatred and suspicion have taken the centre our youth. It is indeed unfortunate that our polity and the Whaitaker, a wildlife conservationist working in Andaman report or study or recommendations of the expert stage", she said in her message. society at large have failed to muster courage to immunise Nicobar Islands and Tamil Nadu; have also been named for committee," the Board said in its plea. Outlining the achievements of her Government, the Chief our youth, particularly girls, from being involved in the Padma Shri awards. The tribunal had on December 14 last year clarified that it Minister said soon after her taking over, she had promised agitational activities," he said. Rani and Abhya Bang, both doctors, who over 30 years has not imposed any restriction including on chanting of review of the cases registered against youth from 2008. "As Vohra said it was of crucial importance to safeguard the transformed health care in Naxal-hit Gadchiroli in mantras and singing of bhajans inside the Amarnath cave ne the things cooled, I started the process and ordered the interests of the upcoming generation and to take all required Maharashtra, will get the Padma Shri. in south Kashmir Himalayas. withdrawal of cases registered from 2008 to 2014 against steps to ensure against their getting frustrated and being Maharashtra's Sampat Ramteke, a sickle-cell torchbearer, Following protests over its decision, the green panel said 4327 youth", she said adding subsequently she ordered attracted to radical ideologies and violent activities. and Nepal's Sanduk Ruit, an ophthalmologist who exports that it has neither intended nor declared the entire area as a withdrawal of cases registered from 2015 to 2017 against "While some youth who had joined the militants ranks have low cost cataract surgery lenses to 30 countries, have been "silence zone". 4740 totalling to the withdrawal of cases against more than since returned to their homes, I hope that all others who had honoured with Padma Shri. It said that the only restriction imposed was that any 9700 youth so far. She hoped that this humanitarian gesture left will also come back very soon," he said. Lucknow's Urdu poet Anwar Jalalpuri, who translated over devotee or any individual should maintain silence while by her Government would yield more positive results so He said for engendering a hopeful and productive 700 Shlokas of Bhagwad Gita from Sanskrit to Urdu, will standing in front of the "AmarnathJiMahaShivling", a that more such cases are put to review bringing more relief environment, it is of crucial importance that our elected also be given the Padma Shri. natural formation in the cave. to youth and the society. She said continuing with her representatives, the political executive and the entire Karnataka's Ibrahim Sutar, a singer and icon of Hindu- The NGT had said the restriction was not applicable to any healing touch, she sanctioned cash relief and offered jobs to spectrum of public services in the State collectively ensure Muslim unity; Bihar's Manas Bihari Verma, a former other part including the main stairs leading to the holy cave. the pellet victims who lost their vision during the unrest of that the Administration provides prompt, accountable, programme director of Tejas, India's first indigenous multi- The tribunal also clarified that on the last stairs 2016. transparent and efficient services to all our people. role supersonic fighter aircraft; are the other names selected approximately 30 steps leading to the holy cave, it should In order to make administration more accountable and to "The administration needs to devote methodical attention to for the Padma Shri. be ensured that no pilgrim carries any material as it is take it to the doorstep of people in far flung areas, the Chief ensure that the Prime Minister's Development Package of Sitavva Joddati, who champions women development and already the practice of the Board. Minister said she has initiated a series of public grievances Rs. 80,000 crore is effectively utilised to timely implement empowerment, especially 'Devadasis' and Dalits; Nouf There was no restriction of any kind below the stairs, it had camps in so far 14 districts of the the various infrastructure and development projects for Marwaai, the first yoga instructor of Saudi Arabia who said. (AGENCIES) Terming the decision to regularize around 60 thousand which the financial support has been received. It is equally played an instrumental role in legalising yoga in that daily and casual workers as historic, Mehbooba Mufti said important that the administration pursues inclusive policies country, will be given the Padma Shri. the step would free these workers from the uncertainty of and ensures equitable allocation of resources to promote the IAF Commando J P Nirala awarded 98-year-old V Nanammal, India's oldest yoga teacher, who getting their dues and running from pillar to post in this welfare of people living in all parts of the State, especially Ashok Chakra posthumously still practices and teaches 100 students daily in Tamil Nadu, regard. Similarly, she said, the Government has decided to the neglected segments and those who reside in the remote has been honoured with the Padma Shri. - PTI and unconnected areas. Special attention also requires to be implement the 7th Pay Commission recommendations in Badladih area in Bihar's Rohtas district had joined the given to see that the varied difficulties faced by all those respect of its employees from April this year which, she Indian Air Force in 2005. He was part of joint team 61 Police Officials conferred Police Medal suffering from one or the other kind of disability, said, would encourage them to work with zeal and comprising Garud commandos and Rashtriya Rifles. His for Meritorious Service, Gallantry particularly the aged, women and children, are promptly contribute more positively to the welfare of the State body was cremated with full military honours. Mr Nirala is provided the required support," Governor said. survived by his widow Sushma Nand, a four-year-old CID SB Kashmir, Manoj Kumar Pandit, SP, AIG He said long years of unrest have caused enormous damage daughter, ailing parents and three unmarried sisters. The 31- (Communication) PHQ, Altaf Ahmed Dar, DySP Security Woman killed, 47 injured in two to our grass-root level democratic framework. year-old commando was the breadwinner of the family. Kashmir Home Department vide its order No. 132 of 2018 "In early 2016 action had been initiated for the conduct of road accidents in Doda An ex-gratia of Rs. 11 lakh was announced by Bihar Chief dated 25.01.2018 has sanctioned Sher-i-Kashmir Police elections to Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies. However, Minister Nitish Kumar for his family. In his condolence Medal for Gallantry in favour of Raiz Ahmed, DySP (PC) for varied reasons, these elections have continued to pend. as Kulsuma Begum of Gandoh lost her life. message, Mr Kumar had said that the entire country would Srinagar, Altaf Hussain Bhat, Sgct., PC Srinagar, Muneer Recently, the State Government announced its decision to Police said that with the help of locals, police launched a remember the supreme sacrifice of the brave son of Bihar. Ahmad Rather, Sgct., Mir Murtaza Hussain Sohil, DySP commence the electoral process during this winter. Once rescue operation and shifted the injured passengers to a (PC) Bandipora (1st Bar to SKPMG), Gurdeep Singh, SI, the grass root level rural and urban self-governing bodies hospital at Thathri, where from 25 injured declared as PC Bandipora, Basharat Ahmad Bhat, Ct., Nisar Ahmad are in position I trust that Government shall promptly "serious" by doctors were referred to Doda district hospital, 'Unsung heroes' in Padma Mir, HC, Aijaz Ahmad, Ct., ram Dinkar Ambarkar, IPS SP empower them with the required delegations and optimum later 14 of them were airlifted to Jammu. West Srinagar, Sanjeev Dev Singh, SI, SOG Tral, (1st Bar financial and logistical support," he said. In another incident, twelve people were injured in Nalwa Shri awards list to SKPMG), Mohd Ramzan Wani, Foll. PD Awantipora, Vohra said for the past many years, ever since he came to area of Doda this afternoon when a tempo rolled down into Imtiaz Ismail Parray, IPS, SSP Srinagar (1st Bar to serve the State, he has been repeatedly stressing that the deep gorge. Two people were airlifted to GMC, Jammu for of people especially in snake and insect bite cases, is among SKPMG), Mohammad Rafiq Chopan, Ct., Ajaz Ahmad pursuit of divisive and confrontationist approaches shall not improved treatment while others are under treatment in the awardees. Zargar, Addl. SP Kulgam, Sheikh Ishfaq Alam, DySP resolve our problems but shall, instead, only further damage district hospital Doda and their conditions are stable. An She teaches at Kerala Folklore Academy and lives in a HQRs. Kulgam, (1st Bar to SKPMG), Athar Samad our interests and thwart our goals. official said. small hut made of palm leaves roof in tribal settlement in a Ahangar, Inspr., Bilal Ahmad Sheikh, Ct., Imtiyaz Ahmad "I once again appeal to the chiefs of all political parties and However, State Health Minister, Bali Bhagat rushed to forest. She is the only tribal woman from her area to attend Sofi, Ct., Mudassar Ahmad, Ct., Saqib Ghani, DySP the leaders of all social, cultural, religious and other Doda and also met with injured and instructed health school in the 1950s. Arvind Gupta, an IIT Kanpur alumnus (Prob), Bandipora, Irshad Ahmad Dar Const., Sandeep organisations in the State to reflect seriously over the authorities to provide them improved treatment. He also who inspired generations of students to learn science from Kumar, SI, Mohd Maqbool Const., Ab. Hamid Reshi, happenings in the past years and accept that the recurring asked to airlift seriously injured to Jammu. thrash, has also been honoured with Padma Shri. Const., Atul Sharma, Addl. SP Nowshera. Kuldeep agitations, hartals and closures have engendered no other Meanwhile, Indian National Congress leaders today Gupta visited 3,000 schools in four decades, made 6,200 Krishan Inspr. SHO Nowshera, Randhir Singh, Dvr. outcome except causing law and order problems which expressed extreme grief and sorrow over loss of innocent short films on toy-making in 18 languages and also hosted Const., Surinder Kumar, HC, Obaid Ahmad, Ct., Mohd have adversely affected the functioning of public offices lives on Thathri-Kahara road accident on Thursday. popular TV show Tarang in 1980s. Yaqoob Jehra, Ct., Showkat Ahmad Dar, DySP(Ops) and educational institutions, besides disrupting trade, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Internationally-acclaimed Gond artist Bhajju Shyam has Sopore (1st Bar to SKPMG), Sajad Ahmad Ganie SI, business, tourism and all economic activities," he said. Vice President JKPCC Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, also been awarded the Padma Shri. Dawood Ahmad Bhat Sg.Ct., Akeel Ahmad Malik SgCt., "To uplift the State, and all our people, out of the General Secretary Abdul Majid Wani, MLC Naresh Kumar Shyam is famous for depicting Europe through Gond Rameez Rashid Bhat, DySP SDPO Tangmarg, Mohd Sadiq environment of growing negativity it is of vital importance Gupta, Executive member Mohammed Sharief Niaz and paintings, a tribal style of painting of Madhya Pradesh. Lone HC, Mashkoor Ahmed DySP DAR DPL Sopore(1st that all stakeholders - whatever be their political or others have expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic Born in a poor tribal family, he worked as a night guard and Bar to SKPMG), Zia-ur-Rehman SI, Suhail Ahmad religious ideologies - recognise that every problem can be road accident in Kahara area of sub-division Thathri. electrician to support family before becoming a Const., Manzoor Ahmad Malla Const. Javaid Iqbal resolved through dialogue and discussion and by making "It is a situation which demands immediate measures and professional artist. Tabassam, DySP, Aijaz Ahmad Mir, DySP, Farooq Ahmad vigorous efforts to promote reconciliation and communal attention of all of us especially the officers of transport, His 'The London Jungle Book' sold 30,000 copies and it Khan, SI, Bharat Pandita. Const., Hilal Khaliq, KPS harmony. The Government of India (GoI) has appointed its traffic police and Border Roads Organisation to put forward was published in five foreign languages. DySP(Ops) Kulgam (1st Bar to SKPMG), Vishal Shoor, Special Representative to carry out a dialogue with one and their departmental specific assignment of the causes West Bengal's Sudhanshu Biswas, a 99-year-old freedom Inspr. (1st Bar to SKPMG), Anil Singh Const., Arshid all in Jammu and Kashmir. I trust that his ongoing responsible for causing accidents in these hilly districts," fighter who serves poor, runs school and orphanages and set Ahmad Const., Adil Rashid Inspr., Davinder Kumar, HC, endeavours will contribute to enlarging the constituency of they added. up free school for poor, is also among the winners. Satpal Singh Foll., Asgar Ali Malik, DySP DySP(Ops) peace," he added. They assured all possible assistance to the kin of the Kerala's medical messiah to terminally ill, M R Rajagopal, Pattan, Masrat Ahmad Mir, Inspr. (1st Bar to SKPMG), deceased and have also appealed to Chief Minister of has also been honoured with Padma Shri. Mohd Farooq Gujjar, SI and Bilal Ahmad Shagoo Sgct.

Printed, Published & Owned by Neelam Singh Gill and Printed at Northlines Publishers, 18-B, Phase-II, Industrial Estate, Gangyal, Jammu and Published from Gurudwara Sunder Singh Road, Jammu- 180001. Editor: Neelam Singh Gill; Phone Editorial : 2574109 Telefax : 2548103. Advertisements: 9858183354 ([email protected]) ; RNI No. 69574/98 e-mail (for press releases/content) : [email protected]; [email protected] > Visit us at www.thenorthlines.com, www.northlines.in; e-paper: www.epaper.thenorthlines.com the northlines 3 STATE Jammu | Friday | January 26 | 2018 Workshop on 'Sexual harassment Announce adequate compensation to farmers at workplaces' organized affected by Ring Road construction: Harsh

NL CORRESPONDENT NL CORRESPONDENT the state and central govt. at Vishakha judgment: JAMMU TAWI, JAN 25 JAMMU TAWI, JAN 25 Supreme Court guidelines". negligible prices for She also threw light on the construction of roads, The Department of Lifelong, Supporting the cause of Sexual Harassment of railway tracks, construction University of Jammu today farming community of Women at Workplace of school and hospitals organized a one day Jammu region, Harsh Dev (Prevention, Prohibition and buildings, irrigation canals workshop on "Prevention of Singh Chairman JKNPP and Redressal) Act, 2013 which besides other works. Sexual Harassment at Former Minister expressed is a legislative act in India Balwant Singh Mankotia, Workplaces" for the grave concern over the that seeks to protect women State President, while employees of Sun Pharma, pathetic plight of the farmers from sexual harassment at lambasting the govt. for its Bari Brahmana Jammu here of 56 villages in Jammu their place of work. She failure to enact and extend today. The workshop was Assurance, Tejinder Singh their houses to work. In this discussed various provisions whose lands were being concerns. He further 2013. He was addressing a farmer friendly laws to J&K, attended by over 45 Senior Manager Warehouse regard, it is very important to under the Act and underlined acquired for construction of regretted that the state govt. press conference in Jammu said that the LARR Act employees of Sun Pharma and others were also present spread awareness among the the need to be sensitized said Ring Road in Jammu by had added to further gloom today. which was enacted in 2013 working at different levels. at the inaugural function. Dr. working class, both men and towards the equal status of the State government. He and doom by resorting to Seeking the extension of by the UPA govt. and applied Dr. Kavita Suri, Director and Kavita Suri, one of the key women, regarding the woman at work places so said the farmers were already large scale acquisition of 'Land Acquisition retrospectively from 2011 Head, Department of resource persons of the workplace harassment and that she can contribute in distress and utter lands from these Rehabilitation and assures adequate and fair Lifelong Learning, workshop who has also done its preventions, she said. Dr efficiently towards the social depression in the State and in agriculturists in the Resettlement Act' (LARR compensation to the farmers University of Jammu who is considerable work on Suri also showed several upliftment. Earlier, while Jammu region in particular periphery of Jammu at throw Act of 2013) to the state of besides providing several also Member, J&K State women's issues, made a small video clippings introducing the topic, Vinod due to continuous crop away prices under the pretext J&K, Harsh Dev Singh safeguards. Gagan Pratap Commission for Women, Dr. detailed power point reflecting the mindsets of the Kashkari HR & Admin Head failures, destruction of of Ring Road, regretted the forcible Singh State Secretary Savita Nayyar, Senior presentation on "Gender, sex society on sexual harassment said Sun Pharma is the fourth agricultural fields caused notwithstanding the fact that expropriation of land from JKNPP was also present in Assistant Professor, and sexual harassment at of women in the workplace. largest specialty-generic due to floods and rains, loss all other states of the country farmers in the J&K state by the press conference. Department of Law, Dr workplaces". She said that Dr. Savita Nayar, another pharmaceutical company in of cattle and other live stock, were paying four times the Rewa Khajuria, Counselor work place harassment, key resource person of the the world which provides crash in the price of market value of land sought DLL, Ashim Dutta, Plant BJP made border residents as cannon- intimidation, bullying or workshop who is an high-quality, affordable agricultural produce, non to be acquired by their Head, Vinod Kashkari HR & coercion including that of a authority on sexual medicines trusted by provision of Minimum respective govts for public Admin Head, Jayant sexualnature is becoming harassment at workplaces healthcare professionals and Support Price (MSP) with purposes under the revised fodder for petty politics: Team Jammu Chauhan GM Quality, common as more and more deliberated in detail on patients in over 150 utter apathy shown by the Land Acquisition Law Balwant Rana DGM Quality JAMMU, JAN 25 women are coming out of "Constitutional equality and countries. govt. towards the said enacted by UPA govt. in Expressing serious concern over hardship being faced by border residents, Chairman of Team Jammu Zorawar Power shutdown Singh Jamwal today regretted that BJP leadership has DFP organizes awareness prog made helpless dwellers of borders as 'cannon fodder' for JAMMU TAWI, JAN 25 petty politics. He said that miseries of border residents are increasing To carry out finishing work of HVDS transformer in NL CORRESPONDENT were Paviter Kour (master) JAMMU TAWI, JAN 25 with every passing day but those at the helm of the affairs Suvidha Lane, the power supply to Suvidha Lane, Mohinder and Ambika Gupta. Kour in have adopted casual approach. Nagar, Patel Nagar and adjoining area shall remain affected her address said that it is the To acquaint, sensitize and Addressing border residents at various places after on January 27 to February 10 from 10 am to 02 pm (Max duty of every citizen of the mobilize the local masses distributing blankets and eatables to the affected people power block of 4 hrs on each Dt). country to work for making about Swachhta Pakhwada putting up at various relief camps, Zorawar Singh Jamwal Similarly, the power supply to Tawi Vihar, Sidhra and India clean she urged the which is being observed rued that despite Jammu's representation at the higher adjoining areas shall remain affected on January 27 to students to practice little use throughout India from level at Delhi, no serious efforts have been taken by the February 10 from 10 am to 04 pm (Max power block of 4 habits personal hygiene like January 16 to January 31st, hrs on each Dt). cutting of nails washing of Union Government to permanently solved problems of 2018, Directorate of Field Meanwhile, the carry out testing of complete HT Metering hands before eating and border residents. Publicity , J&K, organized surroundings. In this regard Salehar, Government High System of commercial Units at Bahu Plaza, the power After defecation. "On the one hand our Lok Sabha member from awareness programme in students were made aware School Salehar and Govt supply to Bahu Plaza and its adjoining areas shall remain Officials from Directorate of Udhampur-Doda, Dr Jatindra Singh is Minister of State Government Girls High about personal hygiene, High school Deoli affected on January27 and 28 from 11 am to 03 pm. Field Publicity also (MoS) in the Prime Minister's Office while on the other School (GGHS) Salehar community sanitation and (Bishnah). Similarly, the power supply to Vodafone Unit shall remain addressed the gathering and hand Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, block Arnia- Tehsil Bishnah. use of sanitary latrines. The main programme was affected on January 28 from 01pm to 03 pm. Likewise, to enlightened them about Ghulam Nabi Azad is also belongs to this region but The programmes were During this pakhwada DFP held at Govt. Girls High carry out branch cutting and replacement of worn-out cable provision of incentives of unfortunately people are feeling helpless and unheard by aimed at intensifying launched various publicity School Salehar, while kits of 31.5 MVA transformer emanating from 132/33 KV Rs. 14000/- for any house the Delhi. This is a golden opportunity where Jammu awareness generation on the activities in which several speaking on the occasion Sh Grid Station BB-I, the power supply to Jakh, Sarore, Birpur hold interested in building Province have two important political bigwigs one on importance of Swachh film shows, Group Sudesh Gupta Principal of Complex Industry, Raika, Khanal, Seora, Kaluchak, BB IHHL. They also informed Treasury benches while another in opposition in the Bharat Mission which aims discussions, a rally and a GGHS Salehar who was the Town, Industrial area of Bari Brahmana, Greater Kailash them that in case of lack of Parliament, to resolve the issue of border people once for at making India open symposium was organized to chief guest of the and its adjoining areas shall remain affected on January 28 space in houses for IHHL all by rehabilitating them at safer zones, followed by defecation free, Making make people understand programme said that from 10 am to 02 pm. Meanwhile, to carry out various people can get the benefits of befitting and forceful reply to Pakistan", Zorawar Singh Indian Clean and Green and their responsibility and come educational institutions will development work by M/S.IRCON under R-APDRP Community Toilets through Jamwal said and warned political leadership against doing changing the mindset of the forward to contribute their have to spread the message scheme, the power supply to Seora, Babliana and its Rural Development petty politics on this humanitarian issue. adjoining areas shall remain affected on January 28 from 09 common masses about part in achieving the dream of cleanliness not only to Department. A symposium Coming down heavily on BJP leadership for doing only am to 02 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Chatta and its taking an imitative to work of Mahatma Gandhi to make their students but also to competition was also held in 'lip-service' for these hapless people, Zorawar Singh adjoining areas shall remain affected on January 31 from 09 for cleanliness of India clean and green. The residents in their GGHS Salehar on the topic Jamwal said that during 2014 Lok Sabha and Assembly am to 03 pm. neighbourhood and publicity activities were neighbourhood. carried out at Government Prominent among others Swachh Bharat Mission in elections BJP had promised to permanently solve security Higher secondary school who spoke on the occasion which students from GHSS problems of the border residents. Balbir chairs meeting Salehar and GHS Besides, Team Jammu also demanded that compensation participated. In the for dead live stock must increased from Rs 30,000 per National Voters' Day celebrated symposium competition cattle to Rs 1 lakh per cattle. of DMs of Kargil, Kmr Div Bandana Ran i(10 th) and Besides, SP Headquarters, R C Kotwal and SDM, R S at Salal Power Station Savita Rani (10th ) of GGHS Pura, Naresh Sharma, Narinder Sharma, Vinay Kumar, Salehar stood first and identify the unemployed Dheeraj Sharma, Arun Jojra, Sulabh Mahajan, Sanjeev Second respectively while persons belonging to the Kumar, Mohit, Suresh Sharma, Harbans, Aman, Abhinav, Komal Chouhan (11th) of reserved categories and Nitin, Ajay, Sham Badyal, Naveen Gupta, Sunil Raipuria, GHSS Salehar stood third. educate them about the Yogesh Kumar, Sumit Dusgotra and Akshay Gupta were welfare schemes of the Winners were given among other volunteers of Team Jammu who distributed Corporation. He asked them certificates by DFP, J&K. relief to border migrants. for speedy processing of the new applications for grant of NL CORRESPONDENT each district from the financial assistance in the JAMMU TAWI, JAN 25 form of loan to the fresh respective District Manager JAMMU, JAN 25 applicants to help them in related to the recovery made National Voters' Day was celebrated at Salal Power Station To review the recovery setting up of own earning so far, fresh applications today, i.e., on25.01.2018 by organizing a Pledge Taking position and achievement of units. received from the members of Ceremony in Admn. Block II of the Power Station. As part the target fixed for each The meeting was attended by target groups, status of the of the celebration, Sh. A.Z.Geelani, Chief Engineer (Civil), district, Jammu & Kashmir Divisional Manager Kashmir, achievements related to the Salal Power Station administered Voters' Day Pledge to a Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Arshad Majid Butt, target fixed for each district large gathering of the Power Station employees. Speaking Tribes & Backward Classes etc. He was told that the Baramulla District Manager Development Corporation, Mehmood-ul-Haq Gundroo, on the occasion, Sh. Geelani requested the employees to recovery of the current encourage the younger generation to vote in every election Vice-Chairperson, Balbir financial year is higher than Anantnag and Pulwama fearlessly and without being influenced to uphold the Ram Rattan, chaired a the last year and is expected District Manager, Syed Javaid democratic traditions of the country. meeting of the District to go up after the winters in Andrabi, Bandipora District Managers (DMs) of Kargil Kashmir and Ladakh. Manager, G.N. Kataria, Pledge ceremony at Dulhasti and Kashmir Division at The Vice-Chairperson Budgam District Manager, Corporation head office, stressed upon each District Shabir Ahmed Bhat, Kupwara on National Voter's Day Jammu on Thursday. Manager to put more efforts District Manager Ch. Bashir Balbir Ram Rattan, during the in reaching the remote and far Ahmed and Kargil District meeting, sought details of flung areas of their districts to Manager Akbar Ali Aba. MLA kick-starts construction works

JAMMU TAWI, JAN 25 he was a Corporator from Dalpatian area. Jammu East MLA and party chief whip Rajesh Gupta said that the community is Rajesh Gupta started the construction work fully behind all the developmental activities JAMMU, JAN 25 of the retaining wall at Grave Yard Gujjar and are an important component of sab ka Yoginder Kotha Head of the Dulhasti Power Station, today Nagar in Ward No 6 at an estimated cost of saath sab ka vikaas. The members of the administered the pledge to the officers, employees & others rupees 17 lakhs.The JMC officials who Muslim community who welcomed the on National Voter's Day. While addressing to the gathering accompanied the MLA included Anil Gupta MLA included Master Akram, Ayub Malik, he reiterated the need to uphold the democratic traditions of AEE, Mohd. Yaseen JE and Siam Ahmad Mohd. Hussain Malik, Rafiq Mohd., Bashir the country at all cost & to maintain dignity of free, fair and Shaikh JE. Rajesh Gupta while speaking on Ahmad Khan,Younis Manhas, Sami peaceful elections. He appealed to the voters to vote in the occasion lauded the contribution of Mohd.,Zulfiqar Salaria,Mohd.Shafi every election fearlessly & without being influence by Jammu Muslim community in strengthening Malik,Zuma Khan, Ch.Mohd. Hussain, considerations of religion, caste, race, community, the bonds of trust and friendship with the Aftab Manhas and Manzoor Shafi. The BJP language or any inducement & be a part of the nation majority community. Rajesh Gupta said that leaders who accompanied the MLA included building process & good governance. On this occasion Dr. the Muslim community always supported Prof. Shyam Gupta, Vijay Mahajan, Nisha Sharma, CMO, Naib Tehsildar from District him in his endeavours as an MLA and Bodhraj, Ashoka, Ramlubhaya, Roshan Lal Kishtwar, other senior officers, employees & Union recalled that they supported him even when and Hira Lal. representative from NHPC were present. the northlines 4 HILL DISTRICT Jammu | Friday | January 26| 2018 'Specially abled possess indomitable National Voter's Day celebrated at Rajouri

NL CORRESPONDENT excluded communities. SSP India and reminds us of the make elections accessible will, spirit to achieve higher goals' RAJOURI, JAN 25 Rajouri, Yugal K Manhas, constitutional rights of adult and the entire electoral ERO Rajouri-AC, Abdul suffrage granted to every process smooth. He On the eve of 8th National Qayoom Mir, Nodal Officer Indian citizen irrespective of informed about online NL CORRESPONDENT time to provide relief to the Voters' Day, District Election SVEEP, Waqar Talib, Nodal religion, race, caste, registration process of new RAJOURI, JAN 25 SAPs. Officer Rajouri, felicitated Officer Training community, language, region voters through ECI's Later, the Minister laid students, specially-abled Management, Dr. Abdul or socio-economic National Voters Service Minister for Food, Civil foundation stone for Rs persons, outstanding Khabir, CEO, Ch. Lal considerations. He exhorted Portal *www.nvsp.in*, Supplies and Consumer 2.34 crore District performers of Special Hussain, District Panchayat the voters to take part in partnership with social Affairs and Tribal Affairs Employment and Summary Revision, 2018 Officer, Akshay Rajan, DIO, electoral process in greater media platforms like Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali, Counseling Center at and distributed Elector's Mohammed Shafait, ARTO, numbers to help deepen and Facebook and various other today called upon specially Baghla Palma and directed Photo Identity Cards Yugal Sharma besides strengthen the democracy. initiatives of ECI to make abled persons to dream big the concerned to ensure (EPICs) to newly registered officers from education Earlier, DEO flagged off a enrollment easy and and achieve big in life as expeditious completion of voters, at an impressive department including Prof. rally of students from DC elections accessible. they possess indomitable the work. function held here at Dak Haqeeqat Singh, Prof. Iqbal Office to Dak Bungalow Nodal Officer Training will and spirit. "They must DDC, Chief Engineer R&B, Bungalow Rajouri. On the Raina, Prof. Naseem Malik, Rajouri where a symposium Metrology R K Katoch, pending cases besides Management, Dr. Abdul take their disability as R F Khan, Ex En Sadeeq occasion, DEO also Principals of local higher was held on importance of SSP Yougal Manhas, AD taking steps for direct Khabir administered the special strength rather than Wani, Dy Director DECC announced rolling out of first secondary schools, students, voting. The participants of FCS & CAs Javaid Iqbal transfer of benefits into the NVD pledge to all the a shortcoming", he asserted. Saleem Qureshi and other batch of Electoral Literacy office bearers of Rajouri the symposium were and Dy Registrar accounts of beneficiaries. participants. Similar, The Minister was speaking Officers were present on the Clubs (ELCs), constituted in Press Club and local media felicitated by the DEO. Cooperatives Waqar Talib, Referring to a number of functions were held at Tehsil to a gathering of specially occasion. all the Degree Colleges and persons participated. Earlier, Nodal Officer District Social Welfare cases for motorised headquarters and in abled persons of Darhal The Minister also took Higher Secondary Schools, Speaking on the occasion, SVEEP Waqar Talib Officer Dr Abdul Khabir tricycles pending in the Constituency after stock of ongoing for mainstreaming electoral the DEO said the aim of highlighted various educational institutions and besides others. State Rehabilitation distributing motorised construction work on Rs literacy through educational celebrating National Voters' initiatives of Election colleges across the district Reiterating government's Council, the Minister tricycles, wheelchairs, 3.38 Crore Gujjar-Bakerwal institutions to generate Day is to educate voters on Commission of India besides NVD rallies of commitment towards assured that he will take up hearing aids and other Hostel at Nagrota. He greater awareness among the importance of exercising including innovative students and newly enrolled welfare of specially abled matter with the concerned prosthetic appliances directed the concerned for College and Higher their franchise. He said NVD interventions at various voters were taken out and persons, old aged and and get the cases approved among the beneficiaries in a quality and timely Secondary level students and is dedicated to the voters of levels and usage of ICTs to NVD pledge administered. function organised by widows, Zulfkar said that within shortest possible completion of the work. District Social Welfare with an objective to bring department. more beneficiaries under Workshop on "Women empowerment" organized Awareness rally taken out to the ambit of social security A total of 7 motorised empowerment and the schemes Rs 15 crore each tricycles, 7 wheelchairs, 20 progress being made by commemorate Voters' Day have been added to the hearing aids and 5 cruches citing examples of objective of celebrating this existing corpus of Old age amounting Rs 7 Lakh, successful women in the Pension and Widow day is to strengthen our under CDF, were industry, academic and pension schemes. democratic system by distributed on the occasion. political arena. The Minister impressed creating awareness among Among others present were The students of sociology upon the concerned officers the young voters about the District Development department actively to remove the nonexistent importance of their vote and Commissioner, Rajouri, participated in various cases under various hence involving their greater Director FCS&CAs, R A activities to aware the Inqlabi, Controller Legal schemes so to cover participation in the whole audience about the electoral system. Stressing importance of girl child and Army organizes painting MOHD MAJID MALIK Bhaderwah. The people who on the enrollment and NL CORRESPONDENT (Lect. Sociology)talked discussed various issues BHADERWAH, JAN 25 spoke underlined the registration of all the UDHAMPUR, JAN 25 about the issues of women in related to women competition importance of the citizens of marginal voters of the sub the present scenario and empowerment etc. Villagers district Bhaderwah, Tehsildar were also attended present School students, government the country exercising their NL CORRESPONDENT spirit amongst the youth was On the eve of National Girl enumerated the ways to Bhaderwah Masood Ahmed Child Day, Department of overcome them thereby during the workshop. employees, members of the democratic right positively. KISHTWAR, JAN 25 on full display.The students Rangraz also asked the Sociology, Ramnagar attaining empowerment in After the active participation voluntary organisations and Additional Deputy let their imagination run students present in the Campus, University of every walks of their lives. of students, concluding people from all walks of life Commissioner Bhaderwah To commemorate the wild as they imprinted their programme to generate Jammu organized a one day Mr. Ravi Kumar (Lect. remarks regarding the participated in an awareness Imam Din highlighted the Republic day of our country, thoughts on canvas through awareness among all the workshop on the topic Sociology) talked about workshop was presented by rally taken out in Bhaderwah importance of NVD Army organised Painting imaginative use of colours. eligible voters, motivating "Women empowerment" at various programs launched Director Ramnagar Campus. sub district on the occasion celebrations to increase Competition on the theme of It was heartening to see the them to cast their votes. It is Govt Middle School Dalsar. and implemented by the Later, Dr.Raveena of the National Voters' Day. enrollment of voters, "My Republic" today at passion, creativity and notable to mention here that Thatri, Patnazi, Shergwari, emotions reflected so vividly The programme began with Central and State Choudhary and Ravi Kumar The rally passing through especially the new voters and all political parties leaders Shalimar & Kishtwar. A total in the beautiful paintings and the introductory remarks of Governments to support (Lect. Sociology) presented various markets culminated to spread awareness among remained absent from rally. of 91 students & youths took portraits. The judges had a Prof Mubarak Singh women's empowerment. a formal vote of thanks. at Govt Hr. Sec School boys, people and said that the main part in the competition.The tough time adjudging the (Director Ramnagar Ms. Priyanka Sambyal competition was conducted best painting amongst the Campus) and he highlighted shared her views about the PDP leader takes stock of people's problems with an aim to engage the numerous contenders. The the issue of illiteracy among patriarchal domination in youths of areas and provide students were highly women folk in the rural Indian society and how MOHD MAJID MALIK Mehbooba Mufti had them a platform to show appreciated the efforts of the areas. Then he raised the woman is subordinated by BHADERWAH, JAN 25 approved Maal road , Dy case their art talent. The Army towards organising issue of low literacy rate in the male dominated society. director forest protection competition were played such activities which would J&K as compared to the She also spoke about the PDP General secretary force office and slab work with copious joy and prove quite helpful in their National Literacy Rate. After Constitutional Amendments happiness. Competitive all-round development. that Mr Ramesh Kumar made for women Sheikh Mehboob Iqbal on river near historical today conducted an Jamia Masjid Bhaderwah. extensive tour in the far- During the tour to far flung 'Govt keen to promote sports activities' flung areas of Charalla areas, a series of Johra block of Bhaderwah deputations of locals called NL CORRESPONDENT emphasis on those living in Forests were present on the facilities to the youth. He assembly constituency on senior PDP leader and JAMMU, JAN 25 rural areas", the Minsiter occasion. In the eight day emphasized the need for during which many people apprised him about their maintained. This was stated football tournament, 9 inculcating the spirit of local political activists from problems including poor Minister for Forests, Ecology by the Minister while matches were played and the sportsmanship and its role in and Environment, addressing the concluding final match was played character building of the other parties joined the PDP road connectivity, Choudhary Lal Singh today function of 3-day Inter- between Samba A and Samba youth. He said that such party.He was accompanied prolonged power cuts , said that promotion of sports District Football tournament B. Choudhary Lal Singh said events help nurture the talent with zonal president Thakur opening up of degree activities in the State is under CAP held at BSF that the Government is of the players and stressed on Yudvir Singh , district college in Charalla block priority of the government, stadium Paloura. Principal making concentrated efforts providing apt opportunities youth president PDP Doda and irregular supply of adding that various Chief Conservator of Forests for developing sports to them . Sajid Mir and others . alleged with a pre planned along with opening up of drinking water.Sheikh reformative initiatives are Ravi Kesar, Director Social infrastructure in the state Earlier, the Minister Sheikh Mehboob Iqbal conspiracy Congress degree college in Bhalla Mehboob Iqbal assured the being taken up in this regard. Forestry Ashwani Gupta, with special emphasis on interacted with the players of while speaking lashed out at leaders not upgraded the and Charalla areas and full people to bring in the notice "It is a firm determination of Chief Conservator of Forests traditional sports in the state. both the teams and wished previous Congress status of Chinta and Athkar fledged university at of the govt about the the government to provide all Farooq Gillani, Conservator The Minister said that several them great success ahead. representatives from to block and tehsils and Bhaderwah . He also said suffering of the peoples in requisite facilities to the Kh Qamar-ud-Din besides stadia and playgrounds have Later, the Minister felicitated Bhaderwah constituency claimed Congress was not that Chief Minister far flung areas. players of the state with senior officers of BSF and been developed on modern the winning team, best Goal and alleged they always in favour of ADC in lines for providing better Keeper and Top Scorer. work for a particular area of Bhaderwah . He said soon Chairman LC hails inclusion Bhaderwah constituency the construction work of White Knight Corps bids MLC expresses grief over and ignored Bhaderwah , mini secretariat will of Kargil under UDAN Bhalla and Charalla .He commence in Bhaderwah farewell to martyr Doda road accidents NL CORRESPONDENT Chairman thanked the Rs 15000 fine imposed on JAMMU, JAN 25 Central and State families. He expressed deep Government for prioritizing concern and dismay over the erring traders Chairman, Jammu and all developmental works for recurring loss of lives from Kashmir Legislative the region. He said that sustained road accidents in NL CORRESPONDENT the cases were compounded Council, Haji Anayat Ali, construction of Zojila Chenab Valley."It is a RAJOURI, JAN 25 for Rs. 15000 by the has expressed gratitude to Tunnel, regularization of situation which demands Assistant Controller . Prime Minister Narendra daily wagers accord of immediate measures and MOHD MAJID MALIK A team of the Legal Besides, the team directed Modi, Chief Minister sanction to 10% Special attention of all of us JAMMU, JAN 25 Metrology Department all the traders to use only Mehbooba Mufti and Union duty allowance for especially the officers of under the supervision of verified Weights and Minister for Civil Aviation employees of Ladakh transport, traffic police and NL CORRESPONDENT Saranjeet Singh, GOC White Member Legislative Council Assistant Controller Legal Measures for business Ashok Gajapati Raju for region, helicopter service Border Roads Organisation JAMMU, JAN 25 Knight Corps. Naik , Naresh Kumar Gupta today Metrology Rajesh Heera transaction and ensure that including Kargil in the list between Srinagar and to put forward their Jagadish, aged 34 years, expressed extreme grief and conducted an extensive all the package commodities of destinations to be covered Kargil, Srinagar and Drass, departmental specific A wreath laying ceremony belonged to Village. sorrow over loss of innocent checking of various business under UDAN for air Kargil and Padum and assignment of the causes sold to the consumers must was organized in honour of Gandashu, Post Office lives on Thatri -Gundoh establishments especially services. various road projects and responsible for causing bear the MRP, Net Content, the brave heart Naik Thirpak, PS Nandprayag, road accident . In a Provisional Stores, Mutton The Chairman appreciated bridges under CRF and accidents in these hilly packing date, complete Jagadish, who laid down his District Chamoli and is statement by MLC , he has & Chicken Shops, Ration concern of the Prime PMGSY are historical districts," he added. Gupta address of the life guarding the Nation's survived by his wife Smt expressed grief over the loss depots, Sweet Shops and Minister and Chief Minister decisions and reflect the hoped that the officers of packer/importer and frontiers while serving at the Usha devi and two young of lives in a tragic road Vegetable and fruit shops at towards welfare and sincere efforts of the present various departments shall consumers care number. Line of Control (LoC) in children. Naik Jagadish was accident in Thatri Gundoh Rajouri, Muradpur, Aetti and development of people of all dispensation for urgently enforce the strictest The department has also Krishna Ghati sector (J&K). a dedicated, brave and road near Khara area and Saaj area. regions of the state. development of the area. possible measures to reduce warned the unscrupulous A military send off was sincere soldier and a Doda Gath road . Three During the inspection, the the incidence of tragic traders to desist from using organized, wherein, GOC thorough professional. The people, including a woman team booked 13 traders for accidents. He also unfair trade practices to Notice Ace of Spades Division nation will remain indebted were killed and as many violation of various demanded suitable among other military to him for the supreme were injured in the incident provisions of J&K Weights cheat the innocent compensation to injured consumers and also I, Anupama Sharma W/o Sh. Pritam Kumar R/o H.no. 12/6, Trikuta dignitaries, laid wreaths on sacrifice and devotion to .In his condolence message, and Measures Nagar, Jammu, have lost my driving license bearing regd. no. JK- passengers and job to one of behalf of Lt Gen D Anbu, duty. He will continue to Gupta has conveyed his (Enforcement) Act 2011 and appealed to the consumers to 0220050158700. Now, I am applying for the duplicate of the same. the family member of Army Commander, Northern motivate the future sympathy to the bereaved Packages Commodities remain vigilant while Objection, if any, may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days from Command and Lt Gen generations. deceased family. Rules. On pleading guilty, purchasing the commodities. the publication of this notice. Nishant Katra the northlines 5 KATHUA Jammu | Friday | January 26| 2018 'Measures underway to increase agri CS participates in National Voters Day celebrations district. B. B. Vyas expressed hope production, economic prosperity' that all other eligible citizens in the State will also get besides also ensuring the themselves enrolled so as to proper implementation and choose the representative of formulation of the their choice. developmental plans of the NL CORRESPONDENT the democratic traditions of Chief Electoral Officer J&K, Chief Secretary lauded the rural areas making them area JAMMU, JAN 25 our country by exercising Shaleen Kabra, while students for participating in and need based. He said that their right to franchise in a speaking on the occasion, National Election Quiz the people living in rural Chief Secretary, B. B. Vyas free, fair and peaceful informed that 3.30 lakh new areas especially the farming competition and felicitated participated in the 8th manner. electors are being enrolled in community should also the winners with prizes. He National Voters' Day Chief Secretary said that the run up to the eighth participate in these in large also congratulated the NL CORRESPONDENT the central and the state that new scientific celebration organized with Election Commission of Nation Voters day. He said numbers. The Dy CM later officers who were awarded JAMMU, JAN 25 government, Dr Singh said interventions in the the theme "Accessible India has adopted various that all the claims and met the ring road affected for doing exemplary election that these would go a long agriculture sector would Elections" by the Chief measures to provide error- objections have been farmers union who projected related work. Deputy Chief Minster Dr way in ensuring that the lot also give the requisite boost Electoral Office J&K at free electoral rolls and to processed on ERO Net, a several issues a related to the Among others the function Nirmal Singh today said that of farming community and to the agricultural produce Teachers Bhawan Gandhi bring transparency in new initiative of ECI upon acquisition and the government has agriculturists gets the and the farming community Nagar here today. election process. He which the roll of voters of was attended by DGP, S.P compensation to the people undertaken several welfare requisite upliftment. He said should also adopt these. Speaking on the occasion, appreciated the efforts of Jammu and Kashmir has Vaid, Divisional whose properties are to be initiatives to ensure that the that the government is aware While referring to the Chief Secretary exhorted Election Commission in been linked with Unified Commissioner, Jammu, acquired while undertaking farmers get the requisite of the problems being faced conduct of panchayat upon the youth above 18 increasing the enrolment of National Photo Electoral Hemat Kumar Sharma, work on the prestigious ring technological and by this vital community of elections in the state, the Deputy Commissioner road project. years to get registered as voters, especially of the Roll (UNPER). monitoring interventions so our society and the welfare Deputy Chief Minister said Jammu, Kumar Rajeev The Dy CM assured them voters and participate in the newly eligible ones, besides Chief Secretary presented that there is increase in programmes undertaken the vibrant panchayats Ranjan, representatives of that all their genuine next elections to contribute spreading awareness among Electors Photo Identity agricultural production would ensure that these are would ensure effective concerns would be taken their might in the democratic voters regarding the Cards (EPICs) to new voters, political parties, new voters which would consequently redressed properly and decentralization of powers care of and redressed set up. He exhorted upon the importance of participation persons with disabilities and besides youth in good result in their economical economic emancipation of to the gross root level properly. voters to pledge to uphold in the electoral process. millennium voters of Jammu number. uplift. these is ensured. The Deputy Chief Minster Deputy Chief Minister while Executive Engineer Landscape Division was addressing a mammoth referring to the initiatives JSS celebrates Republic Day gathering of KissanMorcha being undertaken by the Srinagar placed under suspension in Bishnah here today.R.S Prime Minister Narendra NL CORRESPONDENT Nursery class performed a happy to celebrate this day Chib president Modi he said that they NL CORRESPONDENT Mohammad Yousuf Tramboo, Kashmir, the order said. It JAMMU, JAN 25 group song "Nanha-Munna in remembrance of freedom KissanMorcha was also would ensure that the JAMMU, JAN 25 I/C Executive Engineer, further said that the charge of Rahi Hoon". After that fighters and their present. farmer's income is doubled Landscape Division Srinagar, the post of the Executive Jammu Sanskriti School Namanpreet 6th class, contributions in freedom While referring to the by 20222 and the state has The Public Works is hereby placed under Engineer, Landscape Division Kathua celebrated 69th Nisha 7th class, Lovenya struggle. We must love our several initiatives taken by also adopted them. He said Department today placed suspension with immediate Srinagar will be assigned to Republic Day with great 7th class and Nishkarsh 9th country and respect the under suspension Mohammad effect for dereliction of duty," Asgar Ali Watali I/C zeal. Principal Shuchita class class expressed their freedom fighters who have Training prog on use of Yousuf Tramboo I/C said an order issued by Mr Executive Engineer R&B Gupta hoisted the flag and views on Republic day. dedicated their lives to free Executive Engineer, Sanjeev Verma, construction Division 1st Administrator Govind Ram Children of 3rd to 5th class our country from English Landscape Division Commissioner Secretary to Srinagar, in addition to his Sharma and all the staff performed an action song men. She further said best Social media held Srinagarfor dereliction of the Government, Public own duties. members were present at on "Yaha Paun Mai Payal". way to pay respect to our duty. "Pending enquiry into Works (R&B) Department. Pertinently, Minister for this time. Principal At last students of 9th class freedom fighter is we must NL CORRESPONDENT the matter and in the interest He shall remain attached with Works, Mr Naeem Akhtar had JAMMU, JAN 25 Shuchita Gupta lightened performed a patriotic dance follow their footsteps. In of administration, Chief Engineer R&B asked the Executive Engineer, the lamp followed by "Desh Rangila". Students of order to celebrate such Landscape Division To create awareness among Commercial Taxes officers Saraswati Vandana by 1st class performed an act festivals we must follow CSNGEU thanks CM, FM for Srinagarto undertake massive regarding use of social media, one day training programme students of 3rd and 4th on slogans of various our culture and values. landscaping and plantation of was organized at Excise & Taxation Training Institute, cash payment drawl arrears the open spaces along the class. Children of various freedom fighters. Principal Today we all will take an Nagrota. classes performed various Shuchita Gupta in her oath to make our country a NL CORRESPONDENT issued here today, Mir roads in Srinagar city to While speaking on the occasion, Principal Excise and acts like poems, dances and speech we all have gathered unique country as youth is Taxation training institute, Shahnaz Akhter, stressed that JAMMU, JAN 25 thanked the Chief Minister for restore the aesthetic sense. her employee friendly attitude However, according to PWD skits dedicated to our to celebrate 69th Republic the builder of nation. At last an officer should adhere to policy guidelines and ensure freedom fighters. Classes of Day celebration. India we Jammu Sanskritians will proper use of social media platforms. She said that Excise The Civil Secretariat Non- and addressing their demands officials, the Executive 2nd & 3rd performed became Republic on 26th all the citizens of India a and Taxation department initiated this move to sensitize all Gazetted Employees Union timely and compassionately. Engineer had failed to deliver "Fancy Dress" programme, January 1950. People feel very Happy Republic Day. its officers about use social media. President, Ghulam Rasool Mir has also thanked the on the assignment. Excise Inspector Mohamad Arif, who was the guest Mir today thanked the Chief Chief Secretary, B B Vyas and lecturer on the occasion, deliberated upon the issue in Minister, Mehbooba Mufti Principal Secretary, Finance, Minister reviews various road projects detail. and Minister for Finance, Dr Navin Kumar Choudhary for Haseeb Drabu for directing always redressing the 2017-18, 36 Km road lenght and 5 Km Biaspur via release of DA arrears in cash employees' issues on priority has been macadamised in Kothabancial road during the Minister visits border areas from July 2017. In a statement and timely. Suchetgarh constituency current financial year. to take stock of situation with a cost of Rs 7.33 crore. The Minister directed the Finance Minister meets Governor Besides, the department has officers to complete the NL CORRESPONDENT initiated work on 24 road remaining road projects NL CORRESPONDENT ongoing Legislative Session. JAMMU, JAN 25 macadamisation projects, of within shortest possible JAMMU, JAN 25 Referring to the relatively which, 15 of them have been limited mobilization of time. He also asked them to Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Sham Lal completed while the work on remove bottlenecks Dr. Haseeb A. Drabu, resources in J&K Governor remaining is in full swing. Choudhary, today visited border areas of Arnia and met with Minister for Finance, Labour stressed the high importance hampering the timely the families affected in recent cross border firing. NL CORRESPONDENT was attended by Chief The department has & Employment, called on of fiscal discipline and JAMMU, JAN 25 Engineer R&B, Suder Shah, execution of these projects The Minister was accompanied by Member Parliament Jugal Governor N.N. Vohra at the significant priority being macadamised 10.25 Km Kishore Sharma and senior officers of district administration. Superintendent Engineer so that they too are Raj Bhavan here today. devoted for advancing the Check-Mohyar to Bulacheck The Minister interacted with the villagers whose houses were Minister for PHE, Irrigation Des Raj Chagat, Executive completed in time. Finance Minister apprised pace of socio-economic Duwangagh road, 3 Km damaged and livestock was killed in the border shelling. The Minister asked the Governor about the approval development of the State. and Flood Control Sham Lal Engineer Division 1 Jammu, Chakroi to Hansa and its Sham Lal Chaudhary directed the district administration to Choudhary today chaired a Rajan Mengi and other department to take action further intensify the process of providing relief to the affected of Budget 2018-19, the Governor and Finance allied link roads, 4 Km families so that they may not suffer on this account. fiscal management reforms Minister also discussed meeting to review various senior officers of the Sheracheck to Koolmore Via against those contractors The Minister said that both the state and central government under way and the important governance issues and the road projects being executed department. During the Koolmore Via Kothey who do not adhere to the are committed to provide all possible relief to the affected developmental issues which need to tighten by R&B department in meeting, the Minister was Pansal and 3.5 Km fixed timelines for project families. came up for discussion in the administrative functioning. Suchetgarh. The meeting informed that during the year Magowali to Nanowali road completion. National Voter's Day observed across Jammu Div

were present on the Voter's day was celebrated at occasion. district Head quarter At Doda, District Election Kishtwar which was chaired Officer, Bhawani Rakwal, by ADC, Kishori Lal flagged off a massive rally of Sharma. about 400 students from the ADC encouraged the new Government Boys Higher voters to take part in Secondary School Doda to electoral process to Town Hall Doda to mark the Commissioner Prasanna tehsil level to sensitize all the strengthen the system of celebration of the Voter's democracy by exercising Commissioner, Udhampur, Commissioner administered Ramaswamy G who is also eligible voters. day. their franchise. Krishan Lal, Assistant National Voters Day Pledge District Election Officer. The main function was Students carrying banners ACR, Mohd Sayeed Khan, Commissioner Revenue, to uphold the democratic ADDC Ramesh Chander, organized at Government and placards raised slogans NL CORRESPONDENT the chief guest. expressed his views on the Subash Dogra, PO IWMP, traditions of country and said Additional Deputy Degree College for Women and highlighted the JAMMU, JAN 25 While speaking on the Sushil Kesar, Chief Planning that voters should carefully Commissioner Babu Ram, with great pomp and show importance of celebrating occasion, the District importance of participation Officer, Ashok Khajuria, cast their votes. officers of various other where Deputy the National Voter's Day. As part of 8th National Election Officer in the electoral process. The Chief Education Officer, J.R A rally was also organized departments, BLOs, Commissioner Rohit At Poonch, the Day was Voter's Day programmes congratulated the election rally after passing through Bharadwaj, Tehsildar Head from GDC to Samba main representative of political Khajuria was the chief guest. celebrated with main were organised across team and students of various the main town culminated at Quarter, Javed Iqbal, NT chowk in which District parties, students and local ADC Kathua Rishpal Singh function organized at Jammu division to mark the schools and colleges who Town Hall where an Election, Abdul Latief, Officers, general public and people were present on the and Deputy District Election celebrations. participated in various impressive function was Government Degree College Officers from various students carrying placards occasion. Officer, Chand Kishore were The objective of celebrating activities regarding summary held. in which Deputy departments and students in with slogans participated. Speaking on the occasion, also present on the occasion. this day is to make the revision and other awareness Bhawani Rakwal said that Commissioner Tariq Ahmad large number were present PO IWMP Sunil Sharma, Deputy Commissioner Deputy Commissioner laid people aware about the programmes. He informed this day is celebrated to Zargar, who is also District on the occasion. ACR Waseem Raja Khan, highlighted the importance thrust upon the need to make significance of their vote in that in ERO-NET and welcome the newly Election Officer, was the At Samba, the 8th National ACD Aijaj Qaiser,Dy DEO of elections in democratic fair use of their right to further strengthening the SVEEP, Udhampur district registered voters and educate chief guest. Voter's Day was celebrated Coni Sethi and other district country like India. He said franchise saying that the roots of our democratic set has been declared first in the them about the ethical and ADC Dr Bashrat Hussein, across Samba District. officers were also present at that National Voter Day is essence of celebrating qualitative participation in up state. Deputy DEO Shashi Bala Deputy Commissioner, the event. one of the biggest festivals National Voter's Day is to the electoral process. At Udhampur, the District District Election Officer and other district officers and Sheetal Nanda was the chief At Reasi, a series of celebrated across the country encourage the eligible Voters Administration celebrated administered a pledge to all EPICs were also distributed guest at main function activities marked the to link younger generations to get themselves registered college staff were present on the Voter's Day in an the participants to uphold the among the newly registered organized at Government celebration of this national with the democratic set up. and cast their right to vote the occasion. impressive function in which dignity of elections and vote voters by DC besides BLOs, Degree College with theme day in the district with At Kathua, the 8th National without any bias. The DC impressed upon the District Development in the elections without any EROs and AEROs were 'Electors Participation and observance of the event in Voter's Day was celebrated PO ICDS, Rajinder Singh, voters to ensure greater Commissioner, Ravinder fear, inducement or felicitated for their Accessible elections'. DC complex and other areas with great enthusiasm across RTO, Pardeep Manhas and participation in the elections Kumar, who is also the influence. outstanding performance and While speaking on the of Reasi under the the district with holding of other district officers besides District Election Officer, was Additional Deputy extraordinary work. process for making occasion, Deputy supervision of Deputy functions at booth, block and students in large numbers At Kishtwar, the National democratic system vibrant. the northlines 6 OPINION Jammu | Friday | Jan | 26 | 2018 Will fossil fuels see a decline in coming decade?

R N BHASKAR Transport & Highways, intermittent power. And you plentifully available as Shipping and Water have lithium ion batteries solar is). n October last year, Resources, River that can store it and thus If solar and battery costs Dharmendra Pradhan, Development & Ganga power houses for 24-48 are likely to continue IUnion minister of Rejuvenation has already hours. Yes, this costs falling, where will oil Petroleum and Natural Gas announced his vision of money. But if all such costs prices go? Most experts (MoPNG); Minister of Skill converting all vehicles to were bundled together, believe that it could hover Development and electric vehicles by 2025. along with the cost of a around US$60 a barrel. Yes, Entrepreneurship made an Even if this deadline were to microgrid, they would not there could be short term announcement that made be extended to 2030, it is account for more than 25% spikes. But they should some energy analysts sit up. clear that the demand for oil at best. Even if one were to settle once again. This is He said that India's oil will diminish. In fact, with add these costs, solar is because if the price were to exploration and production low demand offtake from likely to remain the most go even a bit higher, shale sector will see investments India and China, it is quite cost-effective option. Both gas production would soar, worth $40 billion over the possible that even if India professors believe that the thus causing prices to dip. next four to five years. had to import oil, global future will lie in micro Shale gas becomes viable at Such a statement would prices will be cheaper than grids with smart grid around 40% a barrel. The have made sense ten years those of India given current technology. This is what greater the profit, the more ago. Even five years ago, it project costs. this author has been is the temptation to find would have been acceptable. Hence, it stands to reason recommending - other reserves as well. But today? It seemed that the MoPNG should pay decentralised cluster What about lithium prices? misplaced because all heed to some equally crucial networks Will they soar? Unlikely. indicators appear to point to news coming his way. At a (http://www.asiaconverge.c That because higher prices a reduced role for oil and recent conference, two and specialty chemicals. But half. a few stray clouds, people battery costs falling, energy om/ 2017/10/solar-power- will mean more production gas. professors from Columbia its biggest market - Moreover, unlike wind generally know when solar can be stored and used even couldtrigger-employment- centres coming up Take the government's own Business School (CBS) - automobiles and railways - which is a mature power should be available. at times when there is no generation/) (http://www.asiaconverge.c announcements first. Piyush Professors Patrick Bolton might see a sharp decline in technology, the price of Wind is more unpredictable. wind or sun. Moreover, as True, batteries and solar om/2018/01/will-lithium- Goyal, Union minister for and Geoffrey Heal - put up a the coming years. It is quite solar is likely to tumble True, there is the problem of the chart shows, lithium ion power may still not be able be-a-bottleneck/). So, either Railways, has already very convincing case for possible that India may not further - some reckon that it intermittence with both. batteries (the best of storage to service heavy duty way, oil prices and demand announced plans of turning focusing on renewables require any further imports could fall by at least 30% Unlike oil or coal (or technologies currently applications like those of is likely to stay muted. all diesel and (coal based) rather than nuclear, coal or of oil 15 years from now. more within the next five nuclear), which can available) has witnessed a the aviation sector. That is Clearly, there is an urgent steam engine trains into new even oil. Just look at some of the years. That would make guarantee 24-hour supply of sharp reduction in costs, and where oil will still be need for the MoPNG to generation engines running Not that oil will not be numbers (see chart). solar a lot cheaper than electricity, solar and wind a dramatic increase in required. It may be required revise its plans. The coal on electricity. This means required any more. Oil will Already, solar and wind are wind. Moreover, unlike generated electricity is storage capacity. for some defence ministry should do that as less consumption of diesel still be in demand - cheaper than gas, which is wind, solar power is available only when the sun Today, the situation is applications as well. well. The new regime of and coal. especially for the aviation cheaper than oil. When predictable to a very great or wind is available. That different. You have But by and large, it will be solar is not very far off. Meanwhile, Nitin Gadkari, sector and for compared against nuclear extent. We know when the used to be a big problem till electronics which can in India's interest to go the The writer is consulting Union Minister for Road petrochemicals like plastics power, the costs are almost sun rises or sets. Except for recently. However, with smoothen out the solar way (wind is not as editor with FPJ. Make in India - Indian Style

AIR MARSHAL DHIRAJ KUKREJA slogans such as 'Make in India', promised the production of which about 80 are in the private Indian Armed Forces their long outstanding sector. Such impressive figures and yet, it has he vibrant defence industrial base of demands for modernisation, through not been able to meet the demands for DPSUs, OFs and R&D that has existed indigenisation. The Armed Forces, and the modernisation of the Indian Air Force (IAF) or Tfor decades has not produced the desired industry, national and international, perked up the air arms of the other Services! One should results; though there has been success in many with excitement! not wonder why the IAF and other Services take fields, predominantly in space ventures, defence The Government, especially the Ministry of their shopping list outside the country! manufacturing is not one of them. A low plateau Defence (MoD) was positive in its No aerospace company in the world today worth has been maintained in gaining self-reliance in pronouncements. Officials in the MoD began its reputation, attempts to cover all aspects of defence production, the reasons for which are talking of spending Rs 15,00,000 crore over the aerospace activity as HAL does. HAL is many. Can India usher in an era of next ten years; the Defence Acquisition Council engaged in an endless list of activities ranging transformation and self-reliance in defence (DAC) cleared proposals worth Rs 3,10,000 from design, development, manufacture, production with the Prime Minister's call for crore within a few months of the Government repair/overhaul and upgrade of aircraft, engines, 'Make in India', supported by the introduction of taking over. It does go to the credit of the accessories, avionics, structures for aerospace new policies, thus leading to a shift in focus Government that reforms in the defence- launch vehicles, integrated systems for satellites from being import-dependent to a global manufacturing sector have had some effect on and industrial/marine gas turbine engines. exporter in its own right? The answers to this its growth. Removal of over 60 per cent of the Technologies in the aerospace industry are so constraints - both domestic and foreign, development, the need of the hour. The and other questions can be found only if all products, components and accessories from the spread over a broad spectrum that it is almost technological complexities, extremely high Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) continues to facets of the problem are examined. list for compulsory licensing, has indeed opened impossible for any single company to be self- costs, foreign exchange implications and geo- remain with the Original Equipment Indigenised defence production is a the gates for a large section of the defence contained, irrespective of its size. I It is essential political limitations. Manufacturer (OEM). One wonders if the significant factor that provides strategic industry to collaborate with MoD in R&D and to have cross-linkages to be vibrant, proficient The word 'technology' is often loosely used, bureaucrat appreciates that! It is only now that independence to a nation… thereafter, in production. The much discussed and economical. Yet HAL attempts to do just the without an understanding that it comprises a the call for "Make in India" from the Prime It is now nearing three years since the present and maligned Defence Procurement Procedure opposite! Why has this sorry state of affairs been number of hard and soft elements, which have to Minister himself, has shaken all concerned - dispensation at the Centre announced its 'Make (DPP) has been revised, though for the permitted to exist? be collectively understood to gather an all- bureaucrats, DPSUs and the private sector - out in India' programme with much fanfare. The umpteenth time and with a chapter missing; it, India's march to progress after independence inclusive picture. The hard elements include of their Rip Van Winkle stupor and projects Government has not tired of announcing its however, has provided a boost for indigenous was bolstered through major contribution in the materials to be used, design documents, with state-of-the-art technology are on the success at every possible forum, yet a brief manufacturing, encouraging MSMEs for direct fields of science and technology by manufacturing and assembly infrastructure - anvil through Joint Ventures (JVs) and report in the media in mid-March, announced partnerships with the Government. The 'Make' organisations such as the CSIR and ISRO. This available and required - and more such issues; Strategic Partnerships (SPs). At least there is that the metallic lion, symbolising the procedures have been revised to quite an extent notwithstanding, the Armed Forces have these, however, do not complete 'technology' on talk of it! programme, has been relocated to an to provide the necessary impetus to the industry continued to depend on imports to meet their their own. The soft elements too are numerous The OEM and the industry await the insignificant spot at the Ministry of Heavy to take up challenges and partner the needs for military hardware. Even as India and include the likes of human skills, attitude finalisation of the policy on SPs, as was Industries, giving it the short shrift! Government. That is where all the initiatives moves ahead in its 70th year of Independence, and aptitude to absorb new knowledge and recommended by Dr V.K Atre. The Task Force Some of the big announcements of stand as on date! Barring an odd story of there is no major change in the situation. Be it practices, teamwork, potential and skill to has recommended a model for creating achievements in the 'Make in India' programme success, India continues to place orders for snow boots and gloves for soldiers in Siachen or handle new equipment, leadership and infrastructure and capability in the private have come in the electronic space - mobile military hardware with foreign vendors! the humble combat rifle or augmentation of application of new management processes. This sector on a long-term basis under two groups phones; one wonders if they are factual. The vibrant defence industrial base of DPSUs, operational and strategic capability with the package of the hard and soft elements is a part of which include heavy hardware, such as Flextronics, with its headquarters in Singapore, OFs and R&D, that have existed for decades, purchase of aircraft, India goes with a shopping 'technology', whenever one talks of technology aircraft, warships, guns, ammunition and has a capacity to make about ten million mobile has not produced the desired results; though list to friendly nations. These scary situations expansion or technology absorption. material. The Indian industry, while it awaits phones at its Chennai facility. However, at there has been success in many fields, are not because the lack of capability to produce, Whatever little the aerospace industry has the announcement, has submitted a dissent that Flextronics, where mobile phones under the predominantly in space ventures, defence but because of the delays involved due to designed and produced in the past is reminiscent a company can only be in one of the two popular brands of Lenovo, Motorola, and manufacturing is not one of them. A low plateau misplaced priorities and the use of outdated of the Fiats and Ambassadors… groups, which, it feels, could create a private Huawei, roll out, the products are assembled, has been maintained in gaining self-reliance in technology. India missed out on the Industrial Revolution in monopolistic venture rather than a free-market not manufactured! The same is the situation at defence production, the reasons for which are Even as India moves ahead in its 70th year of the pre-independence era thus causing a initiative. The announcement has been now every other mobile manufacturing site in the many. Can India usher in an era of Independence, there is no major change in the deficiency of technologically advanced and an delayed, with the Raksha Mantri Manohar country! Yes, it is a big change, considering the transformation and self-reliance in defence situation… internationally competitive industrial base. This Parrikar, having taken up another appointment. difference between imports and assembly; production with the Prime Minister's call for Challenges Facing the Aerospace Industry adversely influenced India's efforts in defence Inadequate privatisation is another important nevertheless, the country still imports the 'Make in India', supported by the introduction of Before commenting on the challenges facing the production especially in the aerospace sector. cause for the present 'vegetative state' of the components. The same story exists in the new policies, thus leading to a shift in focus aerospace industry in India, there is a need for a Whatever little the aerospace industry has aerospace industry. The conglomerate of the defence manufacturing sector too, where the from being import-dependent to a global quick lesson on air power - or aerospace power designed and produced in the past is reminiscent OFs and other DPSUs may take the credit for announcements of 'Make in India' were received exporter in its own right? The answers to this as it now should be so addressed. Aerospace of the Fiats and Ambassadors, which having encouraged medium and small with much enthusiasm. and other questions can be found only if all power is the cross-domain effect provider which monopolised the automotive segment for many entrepreneurs, but only as tier-3 and tier-4 Indigenised Defence Production facets of the problem are examined. it provides with simplicity, through flexibility, years after independence. A rapid modernisation suppliers. There are not many or any tier-1 or Indigenised defence production is a significant Production in the aerospace industry has a long an inherent quality of aerospace power and of the Indian industry in general has taken place tier-2 suppliers. Successive governments have factor that provides strategic independence to a gestation period and is technology-intensive, which is so essential for survival. With the other in the last twenty-five years or so, but not in the been hesitant to implement policy changes nation, thereby adding exponentially to national involving many other industries of the nation… Services, depending upon the target selected, aerospace sector, which has lacked the requisite announced earlier. For the answer, one needs to security through round-the-clock defence The Current Aerospace Industry aerospace power makes strategic operational momentum and enthusiasm, so essential to cater go back into history, to the rationale that preparedness. All over the world, military Production in the aerospace industry has a long integration and tactical effectiveness easily to force-modernisation requirements. Just as the existed when laying down the First Industrial supplies are high-value goods due to their gestation period and is technology-intensive, available. For the political decision makers, DPSU-bureaucratic combine (one wishes to use Policy of 1948. This Policy was given the specialised nature and the control exercised over involving many other industries of the nation. aerospace power naturally supports a global the word 'nexus') has flourished over the years, importance of a statutory legislation by the the defence industry. Indigenisation provides Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the approach through gradual visibility, an the ever-increasing demand and consequent Industries (Development and Regulation) Act flexibility in security planning to a nation, by aviation DPSU in India, is synonymous with the adjustable footprint and more importantly, with dependence on foreign supplies has continued of 1951 and a decision was taken to keep reducing continued reliance on external sources aerospace industry in the country, with sales an ability of reversibility and instant too; indigenous defence equipment production defence manufacturing under government and frees it from peripheral pulls and pressures, turnover of Rs 15,622 crore during the Financial disengagement. Do the lower level government caters to just about 30 per cent of the demand! control, recognising its critical importance for be they political or otherwise. Year 2014-'15. It reportedly has an R&D corpus machinery and the private/public sector industry What Ails the Industry? national security and the country's need to be The technologies used in defence production that comprises ten per cent of its profits, has in India understand the character of aerospace While the call for indigenisation in defence self-reliant in this sector. Accordingly, the and more so in the aerospace industry, are about 30 licenced-production and indigenous power to support the IAF requirements? It does manufacturing has been getting louder over the Government invested heavily in setting up the normally at the high-end of the spectrum and aircraft to its credit, and has developed over not appear so! years, the Indian aerospace industry has been massive empire of DPSUs and DRDO, the hence, are very complex and expensive to 2000 tier-two suppliers. The author's notes of an The technologies used in defence production stuck in the comfort zone of 'licenced- capacities of which match the biggest and in develop… annual Seminar in 2014, on 'Energising Indian and more so in the aerospace industry, are production', with implied support from the some instances, even the best in the world, but India has been pushing for indigenisation in Aerospace Industry', indicate that HAL had normally at the high-end of the spectrum and bureaucracy which has almost always insisted the output is nowhere near global standards. defence manufacturing for over three decades then, around 34,000 employees and is a hence, are very complex and expensive to on including a clause of 'Transfer of now, but with little success to show for the 'Navratna' company since 2010. It also claims to develop and integrate; a fact not well Technology' (ToT) in contracts. A (Disclaimer: The views expressed here are personal efforts made; the dubious status of being the have over 60 per cent indigenous content in the comprehended by many who have to take the ToT gets the country only modern opinions of the writers. The information, facts or opinions world's largest arms importer, continues to be much-delayed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), final decision on file. Defence procurements are production techniques, but does not appearing in the articles do not reflect the views of The ours. On assuming office, the current collaboration with about 20 academic not a standard "off the shelf" purchases. They help in getting new state-of-the-art Northlines and it does not assume any responsibility or Government, amidst a flush of hopes and institutions and about 150 industries for its have certain unique features such as, supplier technology to assist in design and liability for the same) the northlines 7 KASHMIR Jammu | Friday | January 26| 2018 Minister distributes books, CEC thanks GoI, State Govt for inclusion Revenue camp held at Bemina stationery items among students of Kargil under Udan 2 scheme NL CORRESPONDENT an effort to provide BUDGAM, JAN 25 assistance to people at their NL CORRESPONDENT Srinagar. Minister Nitin Gadkari and doorsteps. NL CORRESPONDENT Commissioner Srinagar, Dr 10th. He also provided Rs KARGIL, JAN 25 Terming the decisions as Chairman Legislative On the instructions of The first phase of the camp SRINAGAR, JAN 25 Syed Abid Rashid Shah, 50,000 for the foundation. Deputy Commissioner, was attended by a large Director School Education, On the occasion, Altaf historical Kacho has Council for finalizing the Budgam Mohammad Harun number of people and about Minister for Education, Syed Kashmir, Dr GN Itoo, CEO Bukhari announced free Chairman and Chief expressed hope that these modalities for construction Malik, Tehsil administration 150 PRCs were issued on the Mohammad Altaf Bukhari Srinagar, Farooq Ahmad Dar admission in Higher Executive Councilor Kargil will help in relieving Kargil of Zojila Tunnel project . Budgam today organized a spot. today visited the J&K and other concerned officials Secondary for the students of Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan has from the long hibernation of The CEC has expressed revenue camp at Bemina Tehsildar Budgam, Naib Yateem Foundation's branch of the education department. Baitul Hilal who recently thanked Prime Minister the winter season when optimism that the Coalition "Baitul Hilal", Jawahar Minister distributed books passed matric examinations. Narendra Modi,Chief people have to depend on the Government will continue to facilitated by Bemina Tehsildar and field Nagar which was gutted in a and stationary among all the He assured that all the Minister Mehbooba Mufti, AN-32 Courier Service or take requisite steps for Development and Welfare functionaries of revenue fire incident on January 22 children of the foundation possible help for these Union Minister for Civil move to Leh for travelling progress and development of Forum (BDWF). department attended the and assured the management and also presented cash students will be provided by Aviation Ashok Gaja Pati outside Ladakh. Kargil. The camp was organized as camp. for all necessary help by reward of Rs 25,000 and Rs Education Department. He Raju and Chairman Congratulating the people of government for welfare of 10,000 to two students for also complimented the work Legislative Council Haji Kargil on these major MLA inaugurates dev works the children who are residing their outstanding undertaken by the Anayat Ali for inclusion of developments Kacho has Kargil under Udan 2 scheme also thanked the Prime there. The Minister was performance in recently Foundation for the welfare NL CORRESPONDENT MLA also inaugurated being met in a phased and sanctioning of Air Minister, the Chief Minister, accompanied by Deputy declared results for class of orphans. GANDERBAL, JAN 25 dewatering pump station at manner. On the occasion, Service between Kargil to Union Surface Transport Check-i-Gadoora, various public deputations PDP hopes for a viable Member Legislative completed at a cost of call on the MLA and Membership process started at Assembly Ganderbal, Rs.17 lakhs out of which apprised him of their Shiekh Ishfaq Jabbar today the MLA announced the demands. Among others, surrender policy Kashmir Press Club had an extensive tour of the provision of 10 lakh rupees ADDC Ganderbal, area to assess people's out of his CDF for Executive Engineer NL CORRESPONDENT reconciliation and welfare NL CORRESPONDENT the applicants to complete Shuja ul Haq, Vice President problems. During the tour, augmentation of the power Mechanical Division SRINAGAR, JAN 25 of youth. Mir said that we SRINAGAR, JAN 25 the rest of the formalities. KPC can be contacted on the MLA inaugurated the line to make the dewatering Srinagar, AEE Mechanical, all need to understand the "The screening of the forms 9419400180. works for augmentation of pump station functional. JE Mechanical and officers PDP Chief Spokesman predicament of young The membership process at will be done as per the set The statement stressed that lift irrigation scheme at Speaking on the occasion, from concerned Rafi Ahmad Mir today said boys who have strayed Kashmir Press Club (KPC) constitution of the club," it the forms will be accepted Zazuna-B. The scheme has the MLA assured the people departments were also that while educated youth into militancy. Our has been started. added. till 15/02/2018 only in this been executed under Chief that their demands are present on the occasion. joining militancy ranks collective failure as In a statement issued to The statement also informed lot till next notification. Minister's commitment at a was a concern for all right 'mainstream' parties to KNS, the management that the application forms are (KNS) cost of Rs 43 lakhs. The 2 drug peddlers arrested thinking people, most of achieve a common ground announced that the aspirants available with the nominated the youth eventually on issues concerning all , can submit the application representatives of various NL CORRESPONDENT and Shabir Ahmad Sheikh forms along with all the media associations and can Javaid inspects Lasjan realise the futility of further ensures that SRINAGAR, JAN 25 son of Ghulam Rasool required documents before also be received by sending senseless violence and alienation never ends. "For Sheikh resident of Khanyar 15/02/2018. an email to want to return home to live these young boys the A naka was laid by police Budoo Bagh were arrested. The first screening mail.kashmirpressclub@gm embankment site normal lives with dignity. choice to renounce party of Police Station Lal The accused disclosed that committee meeting will be ail.com. Bazar at Baghi Ali Mardan they have been involved in Referring to MHA's violence is not an easy one NL CORRESPONDENT be conducted by Deputy held on 17/02/2018," the The filled in forms can be Khan Lal Bazar. One Tata selling the narcotic and advisory to J&K and they find themselves SRINAGAR, JAN 25 Commissioner within a statement said. submitted to Asif Qureshi, Indica car bearing psychotropic drugs since Government to formulate a between the devil and the fortnight. As per the statement, once Secy Admin KPC: 94190 registration No. JK01P-4395 long and are selling the same new surrender and deep blue sea. The fear of Minister for Disaster The Minister, while taking the applications are cleared 09299 and for any was intercepted and on among the youth in various rehabilitation policy, Mir social stigma certainly the committee will inform procedural clarifications Management, Relief, a serious view of the checking large number of areas particularly in District said that in absence of a clouds their judgment". Rehabilitation and matter, asked the banned Psychotropic Srinagar. The duo were secured and viable policy, Their parents want them to Reconstruction, Javaid concerned officers to Substance Codiene selling the drugs at it becomes impossible for flourish and live a normal Mustafa Mir visited the ensure that restoration BMO rubbishes social Phosphate (210) bottles exorbitant rates to the youth young educated boys to life as anybody else and site at Lasjan where the measures are taken up on were recovered. In this of the area. In this regard return home and re- these educated youth must embankment had caved in. war footing. He instructed media report connection two persons case FIR No 03/2018 under integrate with the society. return home , for their own The Minister was the Department of accompanied by Deputy Irrigation and Flood namely Mohammad Yousuf section 8/22 NDPS Act was He said apart from good and good of their NL CORRESPONDENT stomach. "We advised him Commissioner Srinagar, Control to conduct Bhat son of Ghulam Mohi- registered against the duo working on ending the family" Mir added. The SRINAGAR, JAN 25 to visit on next day empty Chief Engineer Irrigation inspection of all ud-din Bhat resident of and investigation was taken alienation and addressing PDP Chief Spokesman stomach in the morning and Flood Control, embankments along the Ahmad Nagar 90 feet Soura up. (CNS) issues that lead them to also said that Chief Block Medical Officer hours. He came late Director Disaster length of River Jhelum join militancy, a Minister has already Langate Nazir Ahmad around 5. The doctor on Management, from Verinag to Uri to Avalanche warning issued favourable policy of return announced on the floor of rubbished a social media job asked him to get some Superintending Engineer check occurrence of any NL CORRESPONDENT for Kashmiri youth by the the house that the state report that claimed the tests first done before they I&FC, Executive Engineer such incident. He gave SRINAGAR, JAN 25 government will ensure government is mulling to doctors refused to treat a go for his USG, " he said. I&FC, Executive Engineer directions to Chief As per communication of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, their economic and social expand the ambits of patient. Talking to KNS, According to the BMO, PHE, Superintendent of Engineer I&FC to ensure there is a danger of avalanches from January 25 to January rehabilitation into the Amnesty to second time the BMO said the patient upon this the patient raised Police West and other that dredging of River 26, 2018, in avalanche prone areas of Bandipora, Baramulla, mainstream. It will also offenders , which will visited the hospital for hue and cry and called a concerned officers. Jhelum is done in a Anantnag, Kulgam, Budgam, Kupwara, Ganderbal, Leh and endorse the conviction of indeed be another treatment. He had to go for media person. They made It may be mentioned that scientific manner and no Kargil districts of Kashmir Division. The Deputy government in its efforts welcome move for welfare USG, for which the patient hungama out of nothing. an enquiry has been lapse on this account will Commissioners of the concerned districts have been asked to for peace and of youth. (KNS) has to come empty (KNS) ordered in the incident to be tolerated. advise people not to venture out in avalanche prone areas. National Voters Day celebrations held across Kmr Div Div Com urges youth to wholeheartedly participate in democratic process

NL CORRESPONDENT headquarters of Assistant SRINAGAR, JAN 25 Electoral Registration Offices (AERO's) of the In connection with 8th district. The main function National Voters day (NVD), was held at Mini Secretariat various programmes were Ganderbal. held across the Kashmir District Development Division to educate new Commissioner Ganderbal voters regarding the Dr. Piyush Singla, who is importance of exercising also District Election Voter's day and second the National Voters' Day was on the occasion. newly-registered voters were occasion. of the district attended the their franchise. Officer, attended the The Day is held every year foundation day of Election also observed at Sonawari The DC said main aim of present on the occasion. At Anantnag, to encourage function. function as chief guest, while on January 25 to encourage Commission of India. and Gurez Constituencies celebrating the Day is to On this occasion, it was more young voters to take At Pulwama, a function was Deputy District Election youngsters, who have A total of 9309 newly also. strengthen the democratic given out that 7911 new part in the political process, held in the meeting hall at Officer, all Election reached the age of 18, to eligible electors have been At Budgam, the Day was setup and to pave way for voters have been registered, 8th National Voters Day administrative complex DC participate in the electoral enrolled during the recently celebrated by organizing a maximum participation of which include 1248 in under the theme "Accessible office to mark the 8th Registration Officers process. The central theme concluded Special Summary function at Shiekh-ul-Alam youth electorate. At the Karnah,1647 in Elections" was celebrated National Voters Day. District (EROs), Assistant Election for the 8th voters Day is Revision-2018 in District Hall in which Deputy function, it was said that Kupwara,1393 in Lolab, today. Election officer (Deputy Registration Officers 'Accessible Elections'. Srinagar, out of which 3532 Commissioner and District about 2084 new voters were 2244 in Handwara and 1379 In this connection, a Commissioner) Pulwama, (AEROs), Booth Level In Srinagar, a function was are male and 5777 are female Election Officer Budgam registered during the year in Langat constituencies. programme was organised in Ghulam Mohammad Dar Officers (BLOs), all District held at Government College voters. Mohammad Harun Malik 2017. At Baramulla, an impressive Dak Bunglow in which was the chief guest on the Officers and students from for Women, M.A. Road to At Bandipora, the main was the chief guest. At Kupwara, in connection function in connection with hundreds of newly-added occasion. various colleges and schools celebrate the Voters Day. function regarding National The DEO called for greater with the celebration of 8th the celebration of 8th voters participated. The Additional Deputy were present on the Voters Day was held at Mini participation of the young National Voters Day, an National Voters day was held young voters were educated Commissioner Showkat Divisional Commissioner occasion. Secretariat Complex in voters for realizing a impressive function was today at Dak Bungalow here about the various stages Ahmad Rather, Assistant Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad At Shopian, a function to which besides officials from progressive society. organized by the District in which District Election involved in the election Commissioner Revenue, Khan attended the function celebrate the 8th National the district administration, Among others, ADC Election Office, Kupwara Officer Baramulla, Dr. process. District Social Welfare as chief guest, while Deputy Voters Day was held where Commissioner Srinagar, Dr hundreds of new voters Budgam Mohammad Farooq wherein the District Election Naseer Ahmad Naqash was On the occasion, the DEO Officer, Project Manager Deputy Commissioner Syed Abid Rashid Shah, participated. Dar, Chief Education Officer Officer, Kupwara (DDC) the Chief Guest. said that the youth have a DIC who was the nodal Shopian Mohammad Aijaz, Deputy Director Tourism & District Development Budgam, Abdul Rouf Khalid Jahangir participated Additional District potential to learn things officer, Naib Tehsildar Nodal Officer SVEEP Commissioner, Sajjad Shahhmiri, and hundreds of as chief guest. Development Commissioner quickly. He added that they election, BLO'S and other who is also District Election Wasim Raja, Deputy District Hussain, who is also District Asha and Anganwadi Deputy DEO Kupwara G.M. Mohammad Qasim Wani, can educate people regarding district and sectoral officers Officer, was the chief guest Election Officer, all Election Election Officer, was the workers attended the Indrabi, Assistant Additional Deputy the importance of vote and were present on the on the occasion. Registration Officers chief guest on the occasion. function. Commissioner Revenue, Commissioner Baramulla election process vital for the occasion. Additional Deputy (EROs), Assistant Election The DEO threw light on the During the function, it was Mohammad Abdullah Malik, Farooq Ahmad Baba, Joint overall development of the While congratulating Commissioner, Assistant Registration Officers significance of the Day and informed that this year Joint Director Director Planning AG.Malik, country. He said that more officials on getting State Commissioner Revenue, (AEROs), Booth Level said that the main objective 10,846 eligible voters have Planning(CPO) Imtiyaz Deputy District Election and more youth should get Award for Best Electoral Chief Education Officer, Officers (BLOs) and other of the Day is to ensure that a been added to the voters' list Ahmad, Assistant Labour officer Sameer Jan, Assistant themselves registered as Practices, the DEO said that (Nodal Officer (SVEEP)) maximum number of young taking the present number of Commissioner, District Commissioner Revenue voters. the full credit goes to all the concerned officials were also and BLOS, students were voters take part in the eligible voters to 460571 in Social Welfare Officer, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Among others, ADDC field functionaries who are present on the occasion. also present on the occasion. political process. the district. District Information Officer, Tehsildar HQ Irfan Bahadur, Anantnag, Tehsildar working at the grass root On the Occasion, Divisional The DC Shopian distributed On the occasion, it was given At Kulgam, a function was Tehsildars, DFOs, field Youth Services & Sports Anantnag, District Social level and have left no stone Commissioner read the 100 Election Photo Identity Voter's Pledge. He out that 7258 new voters held to celebrate the 8th functionaries of different Officer Khursheed Ahmad, Welfare Officer Anantnag, unturned in getting the voter Cards (EPIC) among 64 highlighted the significance including 2832 male and National Voters Day at Town departments associated with Co-ordinator NYK, Hakeem CEO, Technical Director registered in the district. male and 36 female newly- of NVD and said that the 4426 female have been Hall here. Deputy electioneering besides Abdul Aziz and a huge NIC Anantnag, Deputy At Ganderbal, the 8th Day has two parameters, first enrolled as on January 1, Commissioner, Talat Parvez concerned BLOs of gathering of newly-enrolled District Election Officer National Voters Day was registered voters who have 2018, in the district. The Rohella was the chief guest Kupwara constituency and voters were present on the Anantnag and other officers celebrated at all the attained the age of 18 years. the northlines 8 Jammu | Friday | Jan | 26 | 2018 REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA 26 JANUARY

REPUBLIC DAY 2018 Republic day 2018 in India is going to be celebrated on 26th of January, at Friday. In 2018, India is celebrating its 69th Republic Day. First Republic Day of India was celebrated in 1950. REPUBLIC DAY IN INDIA Republic day in India is celebrated every REPUBLIC DAY year with great pride on 26th of January India got freedom from the British Rule on to honour the Constitution of India as it 15th August 1947. At that time, there was no came into force on the same day in the permanent constitution of the country. It year 1950. It had replaced the was on 4th November 1947 that the first Government of India Act, 1935 into the draft of the Indian Constitution was governing document of India. On this presented by the drafting committee to the day, national holiday is declared by the national assembly. The first draft of the Indian Government. The new Indian Indian Constitution was signed by the Constitution was sketched and approved national assembly in both versions, i.e. by the Indian Constituent Assembly and English and Hindi on 24th January 1950. decided to celebrate it on 26th of January Thereafter, the Constitution of India came every year as India became a republic into effect on Republic Day, i.e. 26th country. awards, such as Maha Veer Chakra, Ashok January 1950. Since then, 26th of January is CHIEF GUESTS ON REPUBLIC January 26 is declared as the national Chakra, Param Veer Chakra and Veer Chakra being celebrated as the Republic Day in DAY OF INDIA 2018 holiday all over the country by the along with bravery medals for their India. On this day, India was declared as the The chief guests on Republic Day of Government of India. It is celebrated exemplary work and performances. Most Purna Swaraj Country and thus we began India 2018 would be 10 Great Leaders of throughout the country with great strikingly, the helicopters of our armed forces celebrating this day as the anniversary of the the 10 nations of the world (Heads of enthusiasm and show by the students and perform a show in the sky and shower rose Purna Swaraj Day. ASEAN states). Below is the list of teachers in schools, colleges, universities petals over the audience sitting in India Gate. The Constitution of India empowered the names of Chief Guests and their Nations: and other educational institutions. In addition, you can also enjoy various dance Indian Citizens to select their own Sultan and incumbent Prime Minister and singing performances by the school government. The oath was taken by Dr. Hassanal Bolkiah – Brunei An excellent parade and salute event is children. The staff of the armed forces Rajendra Prasad as the first president of Prime Minister Hun Sen – Cambodia held by the military team at Rajpath in performs rides through motorcycle whereas India at Durbar Hall in the Government President Joko Widodo – Indonesia front of the India Gate in New Delhi, the staff from the Indian Air Force performs House. India has a big history behind Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith – India. fly parade on the fighter planes (making tri celebrating the Republic day. Laos HOW REPUBLIC DAY IS color of the Indian Flag with the help of IMPORTANCE OF CELEBRATING 26 Prime Minister Najib Razak – Malaysia CELEBRATED smoke) for offering the honor salute to our JANUARY President Htin Kyaw – Myanmar Events and celebrations are organized president. Republic Day is the symbol of true spirit for President Rodrigo Roa Duterte – with great effort by the government of A range of traditional and cultural programs the independent India where Indian Philippines India in order to celebrate Republic Day are performed by the professionals from President hoists our national flag and grand President Halimah Yacob – Singapore in the Capital. A huge, grand military different states to focus on the history and military parades, exhibiting the military Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha – parade is held in New Delhi at Rajpath as culture of our country. During this grand equipment take place, including a variety of Thailand well as the state capitals. Participants celebration, prime minister’s rally and Lok other events. Indian National Flag is tricolor Prime Minister Nguy?n Xuân Phúc – from the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy Tarang – National Folk Dance Festival is also in nature having horizontal stripes, i.e. Vietnam and traditional dance group takes part in held from 24th to 29th of January. upper saffron, middle white and bottom of REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION the parade. All the government and non government dark green colour divided in equal Like Independence Day is celebrated to offices of the nation and state, including post proportions and a wheel (navy blue colour, enjoy the hard won freedom of India from Parade held in New Delhi especially offices and banks remain closed on this day. having 24 spokes) in the centre representing the British Rule, Republic Day in India is begins when prime minister of India pays Special security is organized on this day the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. celebrated to commemorate the coming tribute to the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India because of a huge gathering and to prevent India is a country where people from of its own constitution into force. It is Gate. It is done to commemorate the any mishap from happening. different cultures, societies, religions officially celebrated every year in the sacrifices made by our Indian army HISTORY OF CELEBRATING and languages live in harmony with national capital of India (New Delhi) at soldiers while saving the country. each other. The freedom of our Rajpath in the presence of the Indian Military salute is taken by the President country is indeed a matter of great President. Besides, celebrations in of India during the parade in the Capital pride because needless to say it various other states also take place in the whereas military salute is taken by the was obtained after many years of presence of their respective state state governors in their respective struggle and great sacrifice. governors by hoisting the National Flag state capitals. On this special Therefore, this day is celebrated of the country. day, one foreign head of the every year in order to make state is invited as the president’s Indian people feel proud of chief guest. having taken birth on this On this day, the soldiers of armed multi-cultural land. Republic every Indian Citizen. National Anthem is sung forces, common people and Day is celebrated in a very by the people who take part in the celebration. students from the school are colorful fashion in order to This celebration brings all the Indian people honored with various national make celebrations together and instills a feeling of national pride memorable and special for as well as love for our country. the northlines 9 NATION Jammu | Friday | January 26 | 2018 China okay with India’s ‘friendly and Sharad Yadav to float new party by mid-February cooperative’ ties with ASEAN countries Patna: across the country, of the JD(U) in December Beijing: foes in the bloc like the Rebel Janata Dal(United) called “Saajhi last year after the panel China on Thursday Philippines and Vietnam, leader Sharad Yadav is all Virasat Bachao rejected its petition. cautiously welcomed India who are claimants to the set to float a new party by Sammelan”, which The election watchdog said hosting the leaders of the disputed South China Sea. mid-February, almost two have been attended that the Yadav group did not Association of South East Reacting to the view, Hua months after he was by leaders from produce any supporting Asian Nations (ASEAN) on said this was a media disqualified from the Rajya almost all document to show that they the country’s 69th Republic creation. “In recent days Sabha for indulging in anti- opposition parties. have an adequate support of Day, which experts say is a some Indian media seems to party activities, an official The Yadav group the legislative and the move by New Delhi to have cultivated a habit. They of the faction said on made a organisational wings, which counter Beijing’s influence in will link their domestic Thursday. representation qualifies them to make it the the region. “China is open to affairs with China,” Hua said. “We are awaiting the before the poll “splinter group of the party give a boost to the and power plants in countries all countries developing “I don’t know what the Election Commission’s panel in August within the meaning of cooperation in key areas of around India’s periphery, friendly relations. So, we are Indian leadership think of counter-terrorism, security such as Pakistan and Sri clearance on the names we leaders who parted ways last year claiming paragraph 15 of Election okay with India developing and connectivity amidst Lanka, and spurring New that. But I want to say that have suggested,” Arun with Bihar chief minister that they were the rightful Symbols (Reservation & friendly and cooperative increasing Chinese economic Delhi to seek new allies. All India media is not very Srivastava, Yadav’s close Nitish Kumar-led JD(U). heir of the party symbol. Allotment) Order, 1968.” relations with ASEAN and military assertiveness in the 10 ASEAN leaders will confident and they don’t trust aide and general secretary of Kumar’s decision to tie up The Kumar-led group made However, the group countries,” Chinese foreign the region. India has been also be the chief guests at the us,” she added. The highest JD(U) (Sharad), said. with the Bharatiya Janata a counterclaim on challenged the panel’s ministry spokesperson Hua pursuing an “Act East” Republic Day celebrations on level of participation at the “We have submitted three- Party in July last year caused September 9 over the decision in the high court Chunying said. “We hope all policy of developing political Friday in the biggest ever summit is to mark the 25 four names with the EC -- a split between the two as symbol by producing and the matter could be countries can work together and economic ties with gathering of foreign leaders years of Indo-ASEAN ties. Samajwadi Janata Dal, Yadav opposed the move affidavits of support of all heard on February 19. for peace, stability and Southeast Asia, but its efforts at the parade that showcases The Association of Southeast Apana Janata Dal, Lok and announced his support 71 MLAs and 30 MLCs “In the meantime, we have development of the region. have been tentative and far India’s military might and Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tantrik Janata Dal, etc,” to the Rashtriya Janata Dal from Bihar as well as two decided to seek a symbol We can all play a trail China, whose trade with cultural diversity. Experts say comprises Thailand, Srivastava added. and the Congress. Yadav Lok Sabha and seven Rajya which is related to farmers constructive role in the ASEAN was more than six New Delhi’s intent to deepen Vietnam, Indonesia, A grand launch of the party was elected to the Rajya Sabha, the majority of the or which has an agricultural regard,” Hua said. India is times India’s in 2016-17 at ties with the 10-nation bloc Malaysia, the Philippines, has been planned in New Sabha in 2016 from Bihar national executive and background. A final decision holding a two-day India- $470 million. China has also has also to do with Singapore, Myanmar Delhi’s Talkatora Stadium and his tenure was till 2022. national council members. will be taken once the ASEAN Commemorative expanded its presence in countering China. China is (Burma), Cambodia, Laos which will see the Yadav has since been The rebel group lost its hearing is over,” Srivastava Summit which is expected to South Asia, building ports gradually winning over its and Brunei. participation of all rebel organising conferences claim over the arrow symbol said. Minor rape victim in Odisha commits suicide IAF officer befriends IIT-K student SC asks states to implement act on over police inaction; 2nd in 3 days on Facebook, allegedly rapes her rights of persons with disabilities Bhubaneswar: Nimei Palai (22), of So my daughter had no Kanpur: New Delhi: A minor rape victim, Tumuraput panchayat, on other way but to end her An IIT-Kanpur girl student has accused an Indian Air The Supreme Court on unhappy over alleged police December 31 as he was life,” said the girl’s mother. Force officer of raping her repeatedly after promising Thursday asked all states inaction, took her life on reportedly unhappy with his The family members of the and union territories (UTs) Wednesday in Odisha’s unrequited love. deceased girl staged dharna marriage. She alleged in her FIR lodged on Wednesday that she was to implement within three Khurda district, making it Her father informed the in front of Banpur police months, the 2016 Act on the the second similar incident villagers about the incident station on Thursday by raped by the officer at the girl’s hostel of the institute, Circle Officer (Kalyanpur), Navin Kumar Singh said rights of persons with in the state within three the next morning and lodged placing her dead body and disabilities. days. a complaint with Banapur demanded arrest of the Thursday. He said the case was lodged under IPC sections 376 A division bench of Justice A minor girl, who said she police. While the police said accused. Arun Mishra and Justice S (rape), 354B (criminal force with intent to disrobe was gang raped by four that they were on course to Balugaon sub divisional Abdul Nazeer asked states women), 120B (criminal conspiracy), 504 (intentional CoBRA jawans, killed arrest Palai, they were yet to police officer, Subas Panda, and UTs to file reports insult), and 506 (criminal intimidation). herself in Koraput district on do so after four weeks of the however, said cops had regarding compliance of foundation told the court In 2016, amendments were Monday after the state CID alleged rape. recorded the victim’s She has named the IAF officer, a resident of Saran district provisions of the Rights of that Uttar Pradesh, made in Persons with dismissed the rape The girl, unable to bear statement and were on in Bihar, his friend, sister and brother-in-law in the FIR. Persons with Disabilities Karnataka, Haryana, Disabilities Act, 1995 and allegations as false. mental torture due to course to arrest the accused. The CO said investigation is on, but no arrest has been Act 2016. Uttarakhand and the apex court had asked The suicide had triggered gossiping villagers, In the case of the alleged made. The court’s order came on a Lakshadweep have filed states and UTs to outrage in the state, with consumed pesticide around gang rape of the minor in The girl will be produced before the magistrate concerned plea filed by the Justice affidavit stating compliance implement provisions of opposition parties holding a 2 pm on Wednesday. She Koraput, the CID had for recording of her statements under section 164 of CrPC. Sunanda Bhandare of the Persons with new Act. bandh and BJD MP Tathagat was rushed to Banapur quoted her medical The girl claimed that she had come close to Sitanshu Foundation seeking Disabilities (Equal As compared to the 1995 Satpathy calling out the hospital and later shifted to examination to claim that through social networking site Facebook about a year direction to the Central Opportunities, Protection of Act, various new provisions apathy of the state a hospital in Bhubaneswar she was not raped. She had, back. Since then they kept in touch with each other government and all states to Rights and Full have been included in the government. in critical condition. But she in fact, levelled the through social media, he said. implement the 2016 Act. Participation) Act, 1995. 2016 Act and it has The minor at Khurda, a passed away soon. allegations to hide her own A few months back, Sitanshu proposed marriage and During the hearing, However, the court had expanded the horizon of the class 10 girl, was allegedly “The police did not take any affairs with a 16-year-old started visiting the girl’s hostel of IIT-K and allegedly Advocate Manali Singhal, sought compliance of 2016 rights of such persons, raped by her neighbour, action to arrest the accused. boy, the report said. raped her repeatedly, the CO added. appearing for the Act. Singhal said. TN prisoner serving life sentence gets Karnataka bandh: River row shuts offices and two-week leave to ‘procreate’ schools, Goa suspends buses, travellers stranded Bengaluru/Panaji: Kannada bodies, visited Madurai: good prisoners. Reforming A state-wide bandh disrupted different parts of the city on The Madras High Court has the prisoners is part of the life across different parts of Thursday morning and allowed a 40-year-old correctional mechanism Karnataka on Thursday as claimed the bandh was convict serving life provided in the criminal pro-Kannada outfits demand “total”across the state and imprisonment in the central justice,” the judges observed. Prime Minister Narendra thanked public and prison in Tirunelveli district In the present case, the Modi’s intervention in the organisations for to go on a two-week leave judges said preliminary inter-state Mahadayi River cooperation. Police said for the “purpose of investigation has found that water row with Goa. elaborate security procreation”. there was a possibility of the Northern districts that come arrangements have been A division bench of Justices prisoner having a child. cabs were seen plying, they station but police stopped S Vimala Devi and T Krishna After due medical treatment under Malaprabha river basin were out in lesser numbers. and detained them. made across the state to faced the brunt of the ensure that no untoward Valli granted the two-week “It is time the government their wish. on release, an additional two Cab and autorickshaw Protests were also staged in shutdown. incident occurs. Opposition temporary leave to Siddique constitutes a committee to “The right of prisoners for weeks leave could be drivers said customers were front of Manyata Embassy In other parts, certain public BJP termed the shutdown as Ali, an inmate of consider possibilities of conjugal visits has been considered, they added. few as most offices declared Business Park, a software services were paralysed. “politically motivated” and Palayamkottai Central jail on providing conjugal visits and recognised in a few Rejecting the plea of prison a holiday. technology park in the city, In the capital city, state-run alleged the ruling Congress a Habeas Corpus petition analyse the merits and countries. If prisons are officials that Ali’s s life was Schools and colleges in most While the film industry and filed by his 32-year-old wife. demerits of permitting overcrowded the government in danger and there was no buses remained off the road, parts of the state also multiplexes decided to of playing a role in it, saying The bench then observed that conjugal visits,” it said. should find solution for such provision in the prison stranding people from declared a holiday, with remain shut, hospitals and it was planned to coincide it was time the government The judges further noted that problems,” they said. manual for giving leave on outside the city at the main several examinations being clinics are expected to with when BJP national forms a committee to the Centre had already “Conjugal visits help such grounds, the judges bus terminal. Similar reports rescheduled in some cases. function as usual, with the president Amit Shah is in consider allowing conjugal passed a resolution that prisoners maintain stated that under came in from Mysuru, A group of protesters tried to Indian Medical Association Mysuru. Shah is scheduled visits to prisoners and that conjugal visits are a right and relationship with families, extraordinary reasons Gadag, Dharwad and disrupt rail services by office bearers stating that to address a party rally on many countries had given not privilege and prisoners reduce recidivism and prisoners could be given Hassan. entering the Bengaluru’s they will be extending moral Thursday. Similarly, a them such rights. should be entitled to have motivate and an incentive to leave. Though autorickshaws and Sangolli Rayanna railway support by wearing a black Bengaluru bandh has been band. called on February 4 when Woman and son, key witnesses in a Though hotels, restaurants Prime Minister Narendra Doklam is part of China, learn lessons and eateries were opened in Modi will be visiting the murder case, gunned down in Meerut some areas, owners said they poll-bound state to take part from standoff: PLA to India may have to stop their in ‘Nav Karnataka Meerut:: services depending on the Parivartan Yatra’ of the state unit in Bengaluru. A 60-year-old woman and her son were shot dead by three Beijing: the remarks of the occupied the area in the west situation. Speaking to reporters in assailants in a Meerut village, just a day before she was The Chinese military on Indian side also shows of Torsa nullah called Karnataka and Goa, the riparian states of the Mysuru, BJP MP Pratap scheduled to testify in court on Thursday in a case over Thursday criticised the the illegal border northern Doklam. At the Indian Army chief’s remarks crossing of the Indian actual spot, the two sides have Mahadayi (known as Simha called it a government her husband’s murder in 2016, police said. referring to Doklam as troops is clear in fact disengaged. The tents remain. Mandovi in Goa), have been sponsored bandh, alleging One of the accused was arrested late on Wednesday night disputed territory and warned and nature,” Senior The observation posts remain. locked in a bitter battle over that the intention was to while five policemen – including a station house officer – India to learn “lessons” from Colonel Wu Qian, a This is a territory disputed the sharing of the water of disrupt Shah’s rally. were suspended for failing to provide security to the last year’s standoff near the spokesperson for the between Bhutan and China,” the river, which originates in Goa halts bus services to mother and son despite threats. Sikkim border so that similar PLA and the defence Rawat had said on January 12 Belagavi in Karnataka. Karnataka Nichhatar Kaur, 60, and her son Balwinder, 26 were incidents do not occur in ministry, told a on the eve of Army Day. Karnataka seeks the release The Goa government-run eyewitnesses to the murder of her husband, Narender future. conference. “The issue was that we had of 7.56 tmcft water for the Kadamba Transport Singh, who was allegedly shot dead by a close relative for In its first response to Gen two countries against each “We hope the Indian side will actually stepped into territory Kalasa-Banduri Nala Corporation Limited not supporting him in the panchayat election. Bipin Rawat’s remarks on the other from June to August- draw lessons from the that wasn’t ours. And when project. The matter is (KTCL) suspended its bus services to Karnataka owing Video clip goes viral standoff, the People’s end. It ended when both sides incident to avoid similar you step into a territory which pending before the Liberation Army contended agreed to pull back their incidents (being) repeated in is not yours, the ministry of Mahadayi Water Dispute to the bandh over the A police said, Balwinder was shot dead around 3 pm close Doklam or Donglang is part forces from the area that is the future,” he said. external affairs comes in. It is Tribunal. Among the Mahadayi River water to his house and his mother was gunned down outside of China. The PLA also said under Chinese control but The PLA reacted to Rawat’s not that you have stepped into Kannada organisations who dispute. their house in Sarokha village of Partapur area, about 20 Rawat’s comments showed claimed by Bhutan. comments earlier this month your territory, but into called for the bandh, KTCL buses connect Panaji km from Meerut. Indian troops had illegally “I have noticed many of the while responding to a territory which either differences have cropped up. to various places in A video clip of the incident caught on CCTV was widely crossed into Donglang. Indian journalists’ remarks question from the Chinese belonged to China or to Vatal Nagaraj, who heads Karnataka, such as Belagavi, circulated through social media and messaging apps, The 73-day standoff had (on Rawat’s comments). media. Bhutan. It didn’t belong to ‘Kannada Okoota’, an Hubli, Bagalkot, Bengaluru leading to the arrest of one Golu. pitted border troops from the Donglang is part of China and “The PLA of China has us,” he had said. umbrella organisation of and others. the northlines 10 SPORTS Jammu | Friday | January 26 | 2018 Pune City fight back to go on top CCB shareholders appreciate Board for AGM

Pune: Alfaro (66th minute). Lucca) and Sarthak Golui home a beautiful ball by JAMMU: attended besides others by feature, however, till the The meeting expressed hope Emiliano Alfaro scored his The three points were crucial (for Isaac Vanmalsawma). strike partner Marcelinho. The Citizens' Cooperative Advocate Parveen function of last elected that the new team elected by first goal after a long five for Pune City as they The change worked as Pune Marcelinho himself could Bank Shareholders Choudhary and Sanjeev management remained the shareholders shall game drought and Gurtej returned to the top of the City had more thrust going have added his name to the Association today Sharma. absent in the bank for years continue to ensure the Singh logged his first ever table with 22 points from 12 forward and they managed to scoresheet but goalkeeper appreciated the management The meeting while recalling together," expressing regular conduct of AGMs, as goal in the Hero Indian Super matches, now ahead of cancel the first half goal Subrata Paul came to his of the Bank, especially the past of the bank noted with concern said Pushpinder. mandated, so that the League as FC Pune City Bengaluru FC and scored by Wellington. It was side's rescue in a one-on-one Chairman and Board of concern that since inception He further mentioned that purpose and objectives of fought back from a goal Chennaiyin FC, both of a howler from the goalkeeper situation with the man who Directors for convening the of this pioneer urban cooperative institutions the bank are achieved on down in first 45 minutes to whom have a match in hand. in the 29th minute that won the Golden Boot last Annual General Meeting cooperative financial were always open to the cooperative principles. defeat Jamshedpur FC 2-1 Jamshedpur are placed fifth allowed Jamshedpur to surge year. (AGM). The Vth AGM of institution, only four AGMs members for their The Association also and take the top spot at the with 16 points and were left ahead as Vishal Kaith Jamshedpur should have the CCB is scheduled to be were held. participation in decision assured full cooperation to Shree Shiv Chhatrapati to rue their missed clashed with his own player taken at least a point from held on January 31. "The AGM otherwise making and such annual the newly elected Board of Sports Complex Stadium, opportunity to move into the and allowed Wellington a this game but lacked A decision, to appreciate, always remains a regular meetings (AGMs) are Directors in decision taken Pune, on Wednesday. top four. free aim at goal. Wellington sharpness upfront. They was taken in a meeting of annual feature in a mandated occasions to to improve the functioning Jamshedpur probably would Much of the home team's took that chance and scored created several chances to the office bearers of the cooperative institution to enlighten members about so that the bank can compete have believed momentarily, victory today can be with the outside of his foot. get an equaliser but could not Association held under the ensure the transparency in the health, programmes and with other public as well as they were on their way to the attributed to a smart double In the second session, Pune finish it off as the final touch chairmanship of president, the functioning on policies of respective private financial institutions top four for the first time substitution from Pune City City struck back. They was found wanting. Pushpinder Choudhary and democratic principles. This cooperative institutions. in the state. when the recent recruit coach Ranko Popovic, who scored the first in the 62nd Wellington Priori gave them returned to the dug-out for minute as Gurtej headed Real Madrid crash a 29th minute lead. However, the first time after serving a home a corner-kick from State Rope Skipping team MHAC students excels in fortunes changed in the four-match suspension. With inside a crowded goalmouth out of Copa del Rey second half as Pune City the match drifting out of their and then Emiliano Alfaro - leaves for Nationals School Games Fencing came back into the match hand, Popovic chose to make who had missed an with humiliating and took full points with a double substitution at half unbelievable sitter in the JAMMU, Jan 25 goals from Gurtej Singh time as he brought in Marko opening half -- made amends loss to Leganes A 12-member state rope skipping team, under the (62nd minute) and Emiliano Stankovic (for Jonatan as he was on hand to turn banner of J&K Rope Skipping Association, left for Madrid: participation in the 18th National Rope Skipping Real Madrid crashed to a Championship to be held at Bhel Sports Complex near KCIS holds colourful humiliating Copa del Rey Carmel Convent School, Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. exit on Wednesday when The team was finalized after selection trials, which they were knocked out by function on R-Day little Leganes in the quarter- were conducted under the supervision of Danish finals with under-fire coach Sharma, Technical Director of the Association. mark the occasion on the Zinedine Zidane taking the The Team: Vikas Sharma, Akarsh Tugnotia, Dheeraj themes patriotic and folk blame. European champions Karthol, Tebrej Ansari, Abhinav Sharma, Lakshydeep respectively. The students set Real lost 2-1 in the second Sharma, Neeraj Sharma, Siddhanth Mehra, Saksham the stage on fire with leg at their Bernabeu home Mehta, Akshit Ghai (coach) and Rajat Bhagat mesmerising, soulful as the tie finished 2-2 on (manager). patriotic numbers which aggregate with their modest were different and exclusive. city neighbours going Cash prize for best player Later, Sapphire House through on away goals JAMMU: IX) and Suryansh emerged champion in despite having lost the first in Udhampur Kabaddi Students of MHAC Sharma (Class IX). Expressions whereas Topaz leg 1-0 last week. School Nagbani brought On their return, the House won the first place in “I am responsible for all of UDHAMPUR: laurels to the institution medal winners were Tarang. The penal of this. It’s a failure for me,” The organisers of the Udhampur District Kabaddi (boys securing three medals in felicitated by the school adjudicators included said Zidane who recently and girls) Tournament today announced that the best the recently held 63rd through Chairman LMC, Rakesh Kumar, Narender penned a contract extension player of the event shall be rewarded with suitable cash National School Games H R Gandhar. Also Bhardwaj, Dheeraj Mattoo, until 2020. Admitting that it prize. in under-17 category present were T K Ganjoo Sumit Sharma and Danish had been his worst night as a A decision in this regard was taken in a meeting of District held under the banner of (Manager, LMC) and JAMMU: morning assembly. lauded the performances. coach, the Frenchman Udhampur Kabaddi Association attended besides others School Games Principal, Sween Puri. The 69th Republic Day was The patriotic fervour The programme concluded added: “It’s a logical result, by all the members of organising committee. Federation of India Speaking to the medal celebrated in all its solemnity continued with a variety of with the guest performances, our opponents played their The two-day district kabaddi meet is scheduled to be held (SGFI) at Don BOSCO winners, Mr Gandhar and grandeur at KC cultural programmes greetings by the Principal match and we did not. from February nine at Sports Stadium, here. Academy, Nalgonda in congratulated them and International School (KCIS) organised in the school wrapped up by the National “It is a big blow. We did Among those who attended the meeting were Sheikh Telangana. appreciated their hard here today. Different premises. Tarang, an inter Anthem. The entire what we had to do in the Tanveer (president), Vivek Sharma (secretary), Rajest The medal winner work. He congratulated activities were organised house music competition and programme was co-ordinated first leg. Nobody expected Jaswal (cashier), Vikram Gulati (publicity secretary), fencers are Kritarthi the school Principal and during the day including Expressions, a dance by School Coordinator, Rajni this, especially me but this is Amardeep Singh (member), Tariq Shah (member) and Kotwal (Class IX), Manager for providing patriotic performances in Competition were held to Malhotra. football. Farooq Ahmad (member). Lakshay Sharma (Class exposure to students. India hold nerve to beat Belgium 5-4 in second-leg Roger Federer faces Hyeon Chung test of Four Nations Hockey tournament for place in Australian Open final Melbourne: the quarter-finals. New Delhi: by Sreejesh, Belgium kept the however, Belgium defence Roger Federer is figuring “Right now I couldn’t tell A top-notch performance saw ball with Dohmen nudging it was punished when Vivek out how he will play South you how I need to play him. Indian Men’s Hockey Team to Alexander Hendrickx who Prasad came up with brilliant Korean unknown quantity One thing I know is I’m beat Belgium 5-4 in their found the gap only to win stick work to dribble past Hyeon Chung ahead of going to be playing second match at the second- Belgium the 3-2 lead. Belgian defenders only to Friday’s semi-final in one of aggressive. leg of Four Nations With both teams unrelenting find Lalit unmanned in front the Australian Open’s most “I don’t know exactly how Invitational Tournament here in their efforts, the final of the post. A perfectly timed intriguing match-ups in he returns and how he serves at the Gallagher Hockey quarter was nerve-wracking deflection by Lalit put India years. exactly. Those are two major Stadium on Thursday. India as India came back from the in 4-3 lead in the 53rd minute. On paper it looks hugely aspects to the game. I have had earlier lost 1-2 to break pressing Belgium high Under pressure to keep the one-sided. Federer, a 19- the way to becoming the to figure that part out a little Belgium in the Final of the up. India won a PC on the lead, India fumbled in the time Grand Slam champion first South Korean to reach bit.” first leg but held their nerve counter attack, and this time circle to concede a PC with and veteran of 382 Slam the last four at a Grand Federer and his brains trust till the final hooter to come up though Rupinder’s drag flick less than five minutes for the showdowns over 20 years, Slam. will comb through Chung’s with a winner in this high- attack that put pressure on the fetching India the much- was saved by the Belgian goal final hooter and the error was up against an unseeded 21- The Swiss defending matches in Melbourne, but tempo, high-speed match. Indian defence. A top of the needed 2-2 equalizer in the keeper Vincent Vanasch, the punished by Belgian drag year-old lining up for just champion is a master at the five-time Australian It was Rupinder Pal Singh (4’, circle penetration by John- 42nd minute. Though India rebound landed with flicker Tom Boon who was his 17th match at a major. working out his opponents Open champion has been 42’), Harmanpreet Singh John Dohmen caught the were resilient in their defence, Harmanpreet Singh who fierce in his attempt to fetch It’s been a breakthrough and coming up with impressed with the (46’), Lalit Upadhyay (53’) Indian defender Varun Kumar an attempt to stop the Belgian made no mistake in whipping his team a 4-4 equalizer. With tournament for Chung, solutions. Chung will be no bespectacled Korean’s and Dilpreet Singh (59’) who off-guard, as he positioned forward in the baseline saw it past Vanasch leveling the clock ticking away, both whose 58th ranking is different. tournament. scored in India’s win while himself comfortably to take a India concede a PC with just score 3-3. teams hunted for a winner, expected to tumble after “I hardly know Chung. I’ve “I’m very excited to play John-John Dohmen (17’), successful reverse hit leveling 43 seconds remaining for the India were awarded yet and despite Belgium holding toppling six-time champion hardly spoken to him,” Chung. I thought he played Felix Denayer (37’), the score 1-1. third hooter. Despite the drag another PC in the following the ball for most part could Novak Djokovic and world Federer said after Czech- an incredible match against Alexander Hendrickx (45’) A PC won by Belgium in the flick being effectively saved minute but was well-saved, not break Indian defence. No.4 Alexander Zverev on mating Tomas Berdych in Novak Djokovic,” he said. and Tom Boon (56’) scored 24th minute saw dangerous for Belgium. Tom Boon take the flick but Formula One: Force India, Alfa India’s Chief Coach Sjoerd was brilliantly saved by Viswanathan Anand beats Gawain Jones, Marijne would have been Sreejesh who plunged to his Romeo Sauber withdraw European happy with the way his team left to snuff it away. With stays in hunt at Tata Steel Chess began the match with seconds remaining for the Commission complaint disciplined structure, playing second hooter, India won a Wijk Aan Zee: the final rest day. jumped to sole fourth SIlverstone : two-touch hockey to rotate PC but Rupinder’s flick this World rapid champion He will look forward to quashing the challenge of Sahara Force India and Alfa Romeo Sauber Formula One the ball swiftly and accurately time went wide ending the Viswanathan Anand bridge the gap further as he compatriot Maxim teams on Thursday withdrew the complaint lodged with the to pave their way into second quarter in a stalemate. outclassed Gawain Jones of plays white against tail- Matlakov. European Commission in 2015 on anti-competitive Belgium’s striking circle. The match took a dramatic England and moved to fifth ender Hou Yifan of China. Grandmaster Adhiban practices in the sport. The effort paid off early when turn in the third quarter, with spot after the end of the 10th The victory against Jones Bhaskaran hunt for an Vivek Sagar Prasad made a both teams displaying top round of the Tata Steel was especially important as elusive victory did not end “We have been greatly encouraged by the dialogue that has quick penetration from the quality skills to take the lead. Masters. it came with black pieces. though. The Indian played been introduced following the appointment of Chase Carey left flank forcing Belgian It was Belgium who forced a With his third victory in the The English Grandmaster out a draw with Yifan Hou to as Executive Chairman and CEO of the Formula 1 defender to foul which foul in the Indian circle to win event, Anand came back chose the Alapin variation to technical best as his pieces remain 13th in the 14- commercial rights holder and his new management team,” resulted in the first PC of the a PC in the 37th minute. With within striking distance of counter Anand’s Sicilian created havoc. The game players event. the F1 teams said in a joint statement. match. It was in-form a runner missing on the the leaders. defense but did not continue lasted 40 moves. On a day In the challengers section “Their approach has brought a new culture of transparency Rupider Pal Singh who baseline, as they broke too His tally of six points out of adequately in the ensuing that saw Anish Giri taking a India’s Vidit Gujrathi to the sport and illustrates willingness to debate stepped up for the drag flick, early before the flick, ten is only one point less middle game. solid draw as white against remained on course for his fundamental issues such as the distribution of the prize improvising on Lalit Belgium tried a variation that than Holland’s Anish Giri, It was on the 16th move that Sergey Karjakin of Russia, first victory in the maiden fund monies, cost control and engine regulations. Upadhyay’s injection to worked with Felix nudging Norway’s Magnus Carlsen Jones erred by pushing his almost everyone in pursuit attempt and join the Masters “We are encouraged and reassured by the even-handed and fiercely put the ball into the the ball into the post that put and Azerbaijan’s Shakhriyar queen pawn. Anand was got ready to catch him. section next year. fair negotiating approach taken by the new management of top net. The early 1-0 lead Belgium in 2-1 lead. Mamedyarov, who all have quick to pounce on an idea Carlsen scored a fine victory Gujrathi played out a draw Formula 1 to all the teams and their issues. undoubtedly put the World Minutes later though a seven points apiece. that involved sacrificing his in the endgame over Wesley with Jeffery Xiong of United “While the concerns leading to the complaint were fully No.3 Belgian unit on the defensive error in their circle With three rounds still rook for a bishop and that So of United States, States and matched co-leader justified, we believe this new approach provides the Mamedyarov played backfoot. saw Belgium give away a PC remaining in what is called gave strong compensation. Anton Korobov of Ukraine necessary degree of assurance that our concerns will be attacking chess to outwit But the world-class Belgian which was superbly struck by the Wimbledon of chess, Picking up a couple of on seven points after the looked at objectively, and we prefer to resolve the issues side came back into the Peter Svidler of Russia and Rupinder in the similar Anand will have his task cut pawns soon after trading the latter split the point with facing the sport through dialogue rather than a legal second quarter with potent Vladimir Kramnik of Russia fashion that he scored earlier out in the next round after queens Anand was at his Erwin L’Ami of Holland. dispute,” the statement added. the northlines 11 BUSINESS Jammu | Friday | January 26| 2018 Nuvoco in India's First People Capital Ziox Mobiles launches its new smartphone 'Astra Star' image gallery, enjoy every inbuilt 21 Indian language Index's Top 50 List on Talent Satisfaction single moment uninterrupted support. with the blazing 1GB RAM In sync with its Dell, Airtel, Bajaj, we are on the right track! It is and fast dealing 1.3GHz predecessors, the phone Accenture, and Abbott. In a matter of immense pride Quad Core Processor. stands out of the crowd order to qualify for that our employees, our most Embedded with the up-to- because of its startling evaluation, a minimum of valuable asset, have the-minute cutting-edge camera quality of 5MP to the Android Operating System, thirty of an organisation's expressed such high back and 2MP to the front; mid-management level satisfaction. We have always 7.0 Nougat, richly which captures every picture employees needed to have endeavoured to support unparalleled experience life-like and vibrantly. The participated in an talent across levels with the teamed up with large storage anonymous online survey. right Tools, Trainings and space of 16GB ROM which sharp focus with flash on By that yardstick, 180 Indian Tips (Coaching). is expandable upto 32GB to both the turns of this sleek companies had qualified to In that respect, we have store all your data. Housed phone makes every capture be in the PCI race. The moved away from the in 2350mAh Li-ion Battery astoundingly attractive. JAMMU JAN 25 the only company in the British Standards Institution traditional talent lets the phone to work at its Sharing his outlook, CEO- construction materials (BSI), the world's most management approach, and optimum capacity. This Ziox Mobiles, Mr. Deepak Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. domain amongst the experienced Standards Body have instead adopted a more newest phone allows you to Kabu says, "Bringing high- (formerly Lafarge India winners. The awards and founding member of contextual, inclusive share your internet thanks to end and front-line Limited), one of the leading function took place in ISO, was the standards and method, which is adaptable the Hotspot facility. Also, the technology in our manufacturers and retailers Mumbai at 'Leading From audit partner for PCI. to different needs across Wi-Fi technology allows you NEW DELHI JAN 25 with bigger screen, brighter smartphones at affordable of construction materials in Behind,' an HR leadership Nuvoco scored because of its levels. This award is a to connect to high-speed data display and super prices defines our signature the country, has been summit; where the 50 programmes and initiatives validation of all those internet connections. So now Ziox Mobiles, under the connectivity packed in one. Astra range of Smartphones. awarded for being amongst companies that ranked high as well as its progressive HR efforts. Ranking this high on explore the things around aegis of Sun Airvoice Pvt. With the large FWVGA the top 50 companies in as per the findings of the policies. Mr. Devendra India's first People Capital you and stay connected to all We are thrilled with 'Astra Ltd. one of the fastest Bright display of 5-inches India's first People Capital PCI, were felicitated. Some Shangari, Chief of Human Index is the most rewarding the elements of the world. Star' which will power pack growing mobile handset and 2.5D Curved glass turn Index (PCI) list. With a high of the companies that were Resources & Industrial vindication of the focus and The Dual Sim, Ziox Astra the best of features, with brands in the country, rolls each inch of your screen to degree of employee featured in the Top 50 were Relations, Nuvoco, who support of our top leadership Star portrays your life easier optimum performance, the out the smartphone which reality. Watch movies, play satisfaction pertaining to its Tata, Mahindra, Godrej, GE, collected the award on for the growth and to new destinations with its rising star of smartphones" instantly adds a point to your games or relive your talent development efforts HUL, Philips, Marico, behalf of Nuvoco, remarked development of our style quotient, 'Astra Star' memories in the phone's and programmes; Nuvoco is Cadila, Wipro, Deloitte, on the win, "This means that employees." Gold price hits 14-month high, Xiaomi pips Samsung as India’s top 325 air routes awarded under UDAN-2 surges to Rs 31,450 per 10 gram NEW DELHI JAN 25 Globally, gold ruled firm as NEW DELHI, JAN 25 Ashok Gajapati Raju said Raju said UDAN-2 will smartphone co: Analysts the UDAN Phase 2 has dealt connect 43 airports and it rose 0.43 percent to trade The Civil Aviation Ministry with difficult issues and has helipads in the priority Gold prices soared by Rs at nearly 1-1/2 year high of shipments close to 8.2 million today announced the second addressed the problem of the sector, which includes the 350 to trade at over 14- USD 1,363.60 an ounce in units (27 per cent market round of winners under the hilly regions. North-East and the hill month high of Rs 31,450 per Singapore. Silver also rose share), compared to regional air connectivity The ministry, after receiving states. 10 gram on Thursday, by 0.29 percent to USD Samsung’s more that 7.3 scheme (RCS) — Ude Desh 90 proposals, has awarded a Uttarakhand will get the tracking a firm trend 17.58 an ounce. million smartphones (25 per Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN- total of 325 RCS routes of largest air connectivity with overseas amid pick-up in In the national capital, gold cent share) shipments. 2). Under the scheme, Hisar, which 129 are in the priority 16 towns which include buying by local jewellers. of 99.9 percent and 99.5 Canalys attributed Xiaomi’s Kasauli, Manali and Mandi areas and 196 in the non- Almora, Haldwani, Silver regained the Rs percent purity shot up by Rs success to the player’s along with Kargil in J&K priority areas across the Haridwar, Joshimath, 41,000-mark by jumping Rs 350 each to Rs 31,450 and localisation in channel and Bathinda will soon be country which would add Mussoorie and Nainital 1,100 on increased offtake Rs 31,300 per ten gram, NEW DELHI, JAN 25 During the second half, strategy, marketing and on the country’s air route another 25 airports by the being connected by air to by industrial units and coin respectively, a level last seen players such as Xiaomi were products in the Indian market. map. fixed-wing aircraft under various other places. makers. on November 9, 2016. It had “I believe our constant Chinese handset maker particularly disruptive with Besides, Nathpa-Jhakri and UDAN-2. The remote The RCS partly subsidises Bullion traders attributed the gained Rs 25 in yesterday's innovation across products, Xiaomi overtook Samsung to aggressively-priced, broad Rampur in Himachal will region of Pakyong in Sikkim the flights through a cess on rally in gold to a firm trend trade.Sovereign however operating model and become the top player in the portfolio taken to market with also get air connectivity will get fixed-wing flights to metro cities. The overseas as the dollar held steady at Rs 24,800 per commitment to India has Indian smartphone market in an effective channel with Pawan Hans operating connectivity and would get a routes are awarded to the weakened to near three-year piece of eight gram. helped us win over our Mi the December quarter, ending expansion strategy, helicopter services from direct flight by SpiceJet to airline asking for the lowest lows in the wake of Tracking gold, silver ready fans. India is a key market for the Korean company’s six- Counterpoint Research these towns. Delhi, Guwahati and funding from the comments by US Treasury jumped Rs 1,100 to Rs year dominance, reports by Associate Director Tarun us and we will continue to Civil Aviation Minister Kolkata. government. secretary Steven Mnuchin 41,000 per kg and weekly- Canalys and Counterpoint Pathak said. launch new products and that he welcomed a weaker based delivery Rs 1,190 to Research said. “This helped Xiaomi surpass product categories for Indian currency, raising demand for Rs 40,130 per kg. Samsung asserted, however, the long-time market leader, Mi fans,” Xiaomi India MD Shares in large state-run banks fall the precious metal as a safe Silver coins however that it is “India’s Number 1 Samsung, for the first time Manu Jain said. haven.Besides, an uptick in remained steady at Rs smartphone company by a ever. This performance ended A Samsung India as recapitalisation plan disappoints distance”. Samsung’s six-year market spokesperson cited data from seasonal buying by local 74,000 for buying and Rs According to Counterpoint’s dominance,” he added. research firm GfK -- which MUMBAI JAN 25 March in return for them with Street expectations,” jewellers firmed up the 75,000 for selling of 100 report, Xiaomi has grown its Pathak also noted that Xiaomi tracks sales to end implementing reforms, in a Jefferies, a global investment prices, they added. pieces. market share to 25 per cent in ended 2017 in India on a very consumers—to say Samsung Shares in State Bank of India bid to boost lending and banking firm, said in a note the fourth quarter of 2017, up strong note. had a 45 per cent value market and other big state-run banks tackle a record bad debt on Wednesday. from 9 per cent in the year-ago “Not only did the brand grow share and 40 per cent volume fell on Thursday as they problem. It said smaller lenders period. 259 per cent year-on-year, but market share in November stood to receive less money But the government also said already closely monitored by Samsung, on the other hand, it also saw three of its models 2017. than investors had expected lenders must implement a the central bank had received saw its market share falling to within the top five bestselling “Samsung is a full range from the government’s series of reforms to get the more funds while the bigger 23 per cent in the latest smartphone list of 2017,” he player and lead the much-awaited funds, including improving and healthier banks would October-December quarter, added. smartphone business across recapitalisation plan. due diligence, allowing benefit less. from 24 per cent a year ago. Samsung had the most every segment of the Indian By contrast, smaller state-run specialised monitoring for “This is in contrast to market The top 5 tally also included number of models in the top market in 2017,” the lenders such as UCO Bank loans above 2.5 billion expectations of Lenovo, Vivo and Oppo. 10 selling list, leveraging its spokesperson said.Canalys gained, as analysts said they rupees ($39.35 million), and bigger/healthier banks For the entire 2017, Samsung advantage of a strong said the total smartphone would receive more funds limiting the number of receiving a higher share of managed to hold on to the top presence across all the price shipments in the fourth quarter than expected. lenders that can club together capital,” Jeffries said. position with 24 per cent bands, Pathak said. were under 30 million units, Government pledged on to dole out loans. The Nifty PSU bank index share, followed by Xiaomi Canalys, in its report, said while Counterpoint said the Wednesday to inject nearly “We believe this is overall was trading down 2.7 percent with 19 per cent share, Xiaomi led the smartphone number was about 32 million. $14 billion combined into all positive for the banking at 0455 GMT. State Bank of Counterpoint data stated. tally in the fourth quarter with PTI but one state-run lender by sector, but not exactly in tune India shares were down 2.7%, Punjab National Bank was down 3.5 percent while Markets catch breath after 6-day run, indices off record highs Bank of Baroda was down 3.6%. MUMBAI JAN 25 added 538.86 points, or 1.51 markets will remain shut touched a low of 11,009.20 and Hindustan Unilever per cent; while the broader tomorrow on account of and finally closed 16.35 topped the gainers list by Indian stock market took a Nifty gathered 174.95 “Republic Day”. points, or 0.15 per cent, surging up to 1.60 per cent GDP may grow to 7% in FY19 as GST breather after a six-session points, or 1.60 per cent. Investors were concerned lower at 11,069.65 points. and limited the fall to some impact wanes: HSBC dizzying rally, with Anand James, Chief Market over surging global crude Intra-day, it hit a high of extent. benchmark indices Sensex Strategist, Geojit Financial prices which climbed to over 11,095.60. Sectorally, the BSE PSU head Jayant Rikhye also said and Nifty skidding from Services, said, “With the three year highs to trade at Meanwhile, foreign portfolio dropped (1.79 per cent) that the Indian economy is their closing peaks after bulk of recapitalisation funds USD 71 a barrel too investors (FPIs) bought followed by realty (1.52 per well positioned to grow once emergence of sell-off in going to the banks in the negatively impacted shares worth a net Rs 776.42 cent), auto (1.18 per cent), the GST-related difficulties recent high-flying counters. PCA category, PSB heavy sentiments, traders said. crore, while domestic teck (1.13 per cent), IT index are overcome. The investor sentiment was weights quickly let go off the The Sensex after rising to institutional investors (DIIs) dropped 1.13 per cent, power In a January 2 report, where majorly driven by under- recent gains, putting pressure 36,247.02 points in early sold shares worth a net Rs (1.12 per cent), consumer it had first come out with the pressure banking stocks, on market sentiments. Nifty trade, turned negative and 193.87 crore yesterday, as durables (0.95 per cent), 7 per cent growth estimate which had recently seen rollover which was the cracked the 36,000-mark to per provisional data. healthcare (0.75 per cent), for FY18, the bank had sharp run-up in valuation, as lowest in 5 months until hit a low of 35,823.35 as Among other laggards, Dr FMCG (0.53 per cent), spoken about the note ban as the market was concerned yesterday, quickly gathered participants indulged in Reddy’s too felt the heat and Infrastructure (0.37 per the second factor apart from over government’s move to pace putting a lid on upside squaring-up their positions plunged 2.26 per cent to Rs cent), oil & gas (0.35 per MUMBAI JAN 25 Bhandari told reporters on a GST which had impacted the allocate higher capital to attempts...” in view of expiry amid 2,504 after the company cent) and bankex (0.11 per conference call. growth. weaker banks. Among the Sensex profit-booking at record today posted a 38.51 per cent cent). British lender HSBC on She added that the growth Meanwhile, with ten heads Besides, a mild volatility constituents, SBI was in red, levels. However, it recovered dip in consolidated net profit However, metal rose 0.84 Wednesday said waning has slid from previous year’s of state from the Asean erupted as on Thursday tumbling the most by about 5 part of lost grounds on short- at Rs 302.7 crore for the grouping invited as guests per cent and capital goods effects from the Goods and 7.1 per cent to 6.5 per cent in being the last session of per cent a day after the covering towards the fag-end third quarter ended for the Republic Day 0.38 per cent. Services Tax (GST) impact FY18 due to the January expiry in the government said it will inject and settled the day at December 31. celebrations, the bank said it The broader markets too will help push the Indian implementation of the Goods derivatives segment and also Rs 88,139 crore capital in 20 36,050.44, still down by Weakness in other is keen to play an aggressive faced selling presure as GDP growth to 7 per cent in and Services Tax (GST). ahead of a long weekend. public sector banks (PSBs) 111.20 points, or 0.31 per heavyweights like Adani FY19. “As some of the short-run role in finance and advisory investors locked-in gains at The BSE Sensex on before March. cent. Ports, Hero MotoCorp, TCS, It can be noted that disruptions caused by GST activities. existing levels, pulling down Thursday fell over 111 Other state-run lenders, The gauge had gained Maruti Suzuki, Bharti Airtel, International Monetary Fund get ironed out, we expect Without disclosing its the midcap index 0.75 per points, or 0.31 per cent, to Punjab National Bank and 1,390.53 points in the Infosys, NTPC, ONGC, has come out with an growth to rise in the next presence in the important cent and smallcap index 0.68 close at 36,050.44; and the Bank of Baroda also previous six record-setting Power Grid, Bajaj Auto, Sun estimate of 7.4 per cent couple of years,” she noted. trade corridor, the bank said per cent. NSE Nifty concluded the retreated by up to 7.07 per sessions and closed at an all- Pharma, Tata Motors, Yes growth two days ago. Bhandari added that from a its presence in six of the ten session with a loss of over 16 cent. time high of 36,161.64 Bank, Wipro, HDFC Ltd, In other Asian markets, “For India, we are expecting medium-term perspective of countries makes it possible points, or 0.15 per cent, at Overall sentiment was points after scaling a new ITC, M&M and Asian Paint Shanghai Composite Index the economy to grow in the about three years, the bank for it to be more active. 11,069.65. cautious as investors were on peak of 36,268.19 in also played the role. fell 0.31 per cent, while next three years (FY18-20) expects GST alone to add With a cross-border trade of On a weekly basis, it was a wait-and-watch mode yesterday’s session. In contrast, ICICI Bank, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng by 6.5 per cent, 7 per cent 0.40 per cent to the GDP USD 64 billion in 2016, the eighth straight week of gains ahead of the Union Budget The Nifty too remained in Coal India, Kotak Bank, shed 0.92 per cent. Japan’s and 7.6 per cent,” the bank’s growth figure. Asean block is the country’s for the markets. During the to be unveiled on February 1 the negative terrain for the Axis Bank, L&T, Tata Steel, Nikkei too shed 1.13 per chief economist Pranjul It’s newly appointed country fourth biggest trading period, the 30-share Sensex and a long weekend as better part of the session and IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank cent. partner. 12 JAMMU || FRIDAY | JAN | 26 || 2018 The NORTHLINES

SHRI CHANDER PARKASH The Pathseekers International Minister for Industries and Commerce School, Ramgarh

UTTAM CHAND (PRINCIPAL) KALPNANA CHAWLA MEMORIAL SCHOOL CHAK SLARIAN RAMGARH

S. GURDEEP SINGH (PRINCIPAL)

THOMAS PAUL (PRINCIPAL) Arvind Ghosh Higher Sec. School, Vijaypur S.T. Thomas School, Ramgarh davp 22201/13/0021/1718