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No changes in the Every enterprise may Big pay hike for National Health Protection 12% state contribution MSP for crops to be One medical college BUDGET income tax structure have a unique ID on President, Vice President Scheme to give `5 lakh in EPF for every new at least 1.5 times that for every three Lok HIGHLIGHTS for individuals the lines of Aadhaar Governor and MPs cover to 10 crore families employee for next 3 years of the production cost Sabha constituencies LETDOWN FOR BIG MIDDLE CLASS Health & education cess increased from 3% to 4% MPOST BUREAU Jaitley said a 10 percent tax long on capital Jaitley also announced 100 percent tax gains exceeding Rs 1 lakh made from the sale of deduction for farm producer firms with Rs NEW DELHI: A slew of measures for the agri- WILL COST MORE shares has been introduced but those made till 100 crore turnover. The standard deduction culture and rural sectors, a new health insur- January 31 would be grandfathered. allowed will benefit 2.5 crore people. ance scheme for the poor and some relief in Mobile phones Bikes A 10 percent tax on distributed income by The target for providing free LPG connec- income tax for the salaried class and senior equity-oriented mutual funds has also been pro- tion to poor has been raised to 8 crore from 5 citizens, were announced by Finance Minister Shaving products LCD/ LED/ TV posed in the budget. crore and 4 crore poor households will be pro- Arun Jaitley on Thursday in the budget before Diamonds/ gold Footwear With excise duty and service tax being sub- vided free electricity connections. the general elections. sumed in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), President’s emoluments have been raised The budget is “farmer friendly, common cit- Sports equipment Silk fabrics Jaitley made changes only in customs duty — to Rs 5 lakh per month and that of Vice Presi- izen friendly, business environment-friendly” raising them in case of mobile phones and low- dent to Rs 4 lakh and Governors to Rs 3.5 lakh and will add to “ease of living and ease of doing Watches/ clocks Cigarettes ering for raw cashew. a month. business,” Prime Minister Modi said in a tele- Stating that the focus of the government in For members of parliament, he announced vised address. the coming fiscal would be agriculture and rural a new law that would allow for an automatic Presenting his fifth straight budget in the Petro products Tempered India, the Finance Minister announced that all revision in their emoluments every five years Lok Sabha, Jaitley raised the health and educa- glass (Solar) Kharif crop would be paid a minimum support based on inflation. tion cess, levied on all taxable income, to 4 per- Bricks, tiles price (MSP) that is 50 percent more than the “India is today fastest growing economy... cent from current 3 percent, and introduced a cost of production. India is today a USD 2.5 trillion economy and social welfare surcharge of 10 percent to fund Medical care Ball screws He announced that credit to agriculture will become the fifth largest economy in the social welfare schemes. Cashew nuts Solar cells would be raised to Rs 11 lakh crore in the com- world from the present seventh largest,” Jaitley He lowered the corporate tax for small, ing fiscal from Rs 10 lakh crore. said, projecting exports growth at 15 percent. micro and medium enterprises with a turnover The centrepiece of the budget was the gov- Employees PF Act will be amended to reduce of up to Rs 250 crore to 25 percent from cur- TO COST LESS ernment’s plan to provide universal healthcare the contribution of women to 8 percent from 12 rent 30 percent while reintroducing the tax on through a ‘National Health Protection scheme’. percent for first three years, with no change long-term capital gains of over Rs 1 lakh made It provides a cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family in employer’s contribution, Jaitley said. from the sale of shares. income on bank deposits was raised to Rs 50,000 per year for secondary and tertiary care hospi- The Government will contrib- While keeping the income tax rates and from the current Rs 10,000, he said, adding talisation to 10 crore poor and vulnerable fami- ute 12 percent of wages of new slabs unchanged, Jaitley introduced a Rs 40,000 that tax will not be deducted at source on fixed lies or about 50 crore beneficiaries. employees in EPF for all Standard Deduction for salaried employees deposits. But to fund these, he let go of the fiscal con- sectors for the next 3 and pensioners in lieu of transport and medi- Also, exemption on medical expenses on solidation roadmap. As a result, the fiscal deficit years, he said. cal expenses. critical illness has been raised to Rs 1 lakh, he for current fiscal will widen to 3.5 percent of the More reports inside For senior citizens, exemption of interest said in his 110-minute speech. GDP as against 3.2 per cent previously targeted.

Sky is limit to Oppn parties slam budget, Anti-people, a big bluff, Bypoll: Emphatic India ties with USA call it jumlanomics super flop: Mamata win for TMC, BJP NIKKI HALEY SIMONTINI BHATTACHARJEE OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: Opposition parties humbled in Raj In today’s including Congress, CPI-M and KOLKATA: Describing the Trinamool Congress on Thursday Budget 2018-19 presented by paper slammed the Union Budget as “jum- Union Finance Minister Arun lanomics” and “big bluff” and said the Jaitley as a “big bluff” and Modi government was still promising “anti-people”, Chief Minister ... fair price to farmers despite being in Mamata Banerjee on Thurs- CITY office for nearly four years. day said she found it “very Congress President Rahul Gan- one-tenth of Rs 5 lakh - the amount disappointing”. RARE HEART SURGERY AT SSKM 4 dhi said Finance Minister Arun Jait- required per year will be Rs 5 lakh “The BJP led government ley had made “fancy” announcements crore,” he said. in Delhi is unfit to govern. It is NATION with no matching funds. TMC MP Derek O’Brien termed a budget which is neither here, “Four years gone; still promising the budget was a “big bluff show” and nor there. There is nothing MAJOR TECH BOOST FOR RLYS 7 farmers a fair price. Four years gone; “super-flop show” with no mechanism new,” she told reporters here. fancy schemes, with no matching to implement the announcements. Questioning the proposals EDIT budgets. Four years gone; no jobs for The Left parties on Thursday for farmers mentioned in the MPOST BUREAU est BJP rival Jaswant Yadav by our youth. Thankfully, only one more called the budget a “big jumla” (rhet- budget, Banerjee said “There is budget for providing employ- a whopping 1,96,496 votes in SEEKING NEW HORIZONS 8 year to go,” Gandhi said in a tweet. oric) of the government which has no mechanism. Has any fund ment, or for the unorganised, KOLKATA: Trinamool Con- Alwar, while the main opposi- INTERNATIONAL Congress leader and former elections on its mind. been allotted for farmers? No. MSME sectors and middle gress on Thursday made a tion party’s nominee for Ajmer Finance Minister P. Chidambaram CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury “This budget is a big bluff, classes. All are suffering,” she clean sweep in the by-elec- Raghu Sharma beat BJP’s Swa- ATTACKERS WERE TRAINED IN PAKISTAN 11 held a press conference and termed termed the budget as “Jumlanom- a super flop. It is anti-peo- claimed. tions to Uluberia Lok Sabha roop Lamba by an impressive the promised Rs 5 lakh national ics. Spin and Slogans, not substance”. ple. I personally found it very Banerjee said there was an and Noapara assembly seats. margin of 84,414 votes, the BUSINESS health protection scheme coverage The Shiv Sena said the Centre has disappointing.” expectation that some sops will CPI(M)-led Left Front was state election office said. scheme for Rs 10 crore families a presented an “election budget” and it Banerjee said even the be announced to appease the pushed to the third position The Congress’s Vivek INFRA SPENDING HIKED 20% 12 “ j u m l a”. had to take “desperate measures” fol- allotments for Scheduled common people, “but even while Congress candidates suf- Dhakad won the Mandalgarh He said there was “tokenism” lowing criticism over the GST, note Castes and Scheduled Tribes that also they couldn’t”. fered the ignominy of losing assembly seat, defeating his SPORT on creating jobs, nothing to indi- ban and the Gujarat polls results. have been increased by a mea- Ridiculing the proposals on security deposits in both the nearest BJP rival Shakti Singh cate a rise in farmers’ income, no tax Aam Admi Party supremo and gre one percent. health insurance, she said her seats, including Noapara which Hada by nearly 13,000 votes. MARY KOM STRIKES GOLD 14 relief to the average taxpayer and no Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal On Jaitley’s proposal to state has better schemes. “We it won in 2016. Rebel Congress leader Gopal measures to boost exports. He also tweeted, “I had expected some finan- increase cess on the income provide free health services. TMC candidate Sajda Malviya, who contested as an expressed his deep disappointment cial assistance to important infra- of individuals, from three to For the private sector also, Ahmed trounced Anupam independent, failed to alter the about some major schemes having structure projects for the national four percent, she said: “I feel we have an insurance called Mallick of BJP by over 4.74 lakh outcome. FOR ADVERTISING reduced outlays. capital. I am disappointed that Cen- ashamed at the way the edu- ‘Swasthya Sathi’.” votes in Uluberia Lok Sabha The defeat for the BJP came kindly contact at 9810195709 Referring to the national health tre continues its step-motherly treat- cated class has been over- Banerjee claimed no seat in Howrah district. days after the release of the or protection scheme, he said it will ment to Delhi.” burdened in the name of announcement has been made Sajda is the wife of TMC period film ‘Padmaavat’ which [email protected] entail huge expenditure but no Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party education.” on the centre’s girl child educa- MP Sultan Ahmed, whose saw an upheaval of sorts in money has been provided for it by president said: “There is disappoint- The Chief Minister also tion programme “Beti Bachao, death necessitated the bypoll. the state, with the influential the government. ment among the poor, the farmers asked why the budget was Beti Padhao”. In Noapara Assembly con- Rajput community up in arms FOR SUBSCRIPTION “The promise of Rs 5 lakh per and labourers. Even in its final bud- silent on economic measures She also pointed out that stituency in North 24 Parga- against its screening, claiming kindly contact at 8800854665 family for secondary and tertiary get, the BJP showed that it only cham- like increase in petrol and die- the allocation for minori- nas, district TMC candidate it distorted historical facts and or healthcare is a big jumla. The target pions the cause of the rich. Bahujan sel prices, demonetisation and ties has been sharply reduced Sunil Singh emerged victori- projected queen Padmini of [email protected] group is 10 crore families. Assuming Samajwadi Party chief Mayawati Goods and Services Tax. from Rs 4,000 crore to Rs 1,000 ous securing 1,01,729 votes, Mewar in poor light. each family will avail of Rs 50,000 - described the Budget as a deception. “There is nothing in the crore. while BJP’s Sandip Banerjee got The BJP had won all the 25 38,711 votes. Lok Sabha constituencies in CHIEF JUSTICE WILL HEAR ALL PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION CASES The bypoll in Noapara the state in the 2014 general was necessitated following the elections. death of sitting Congress MLA The party, which wrested Madhusudan Ghose. power from the Congress in After making a remarkable Rajasthan in 2013, had 161 CJI Dipak Misra makes public SC judges’ roster turnaround in its electoral for- MLAs in the House of 200. tunes in neighbouring Guja- With Thursday’s win, the rat late last year, the Congress Congress’s strength in the Lok MPOST BUREAU Justice J Chelameswar, the num- Joseph, the roster lists cases of labour, put up a muscular performance Sabha has gone up to 48. ber two judge of the Supreme Court, crime and family law matters. in Rajasthan where its candi- Buoyed by the results, a NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court who called the media to his home Soon after the new roster was dates wrested Alwar and Ajmer jubilant Congress president on Thursday adopted a roster system for the January 12 press confer- introduced, senior Supreme Court Lok Sabha and Mandalgarh Rahul Gandhi hailed the party’s for the allocation of matters to judges ence targeting the Chief Justice, will lawyer Prashant Bhushan alleged that assembly seats from the BJP Rajasthan unit for its impres- with Chief Justice of India Dipak hear cases related to labour, indirect Chief Justice of India has allocated by impressive margins. sive show, calling the outcome Misra deciding to keep to himself the taxes, criminal cases and consumer important cases for himself and dis- Karan Singh Yadav of the a “rejection” of the BJP by the public interest litigation (PIL) cases. protection. tributed mundane cases to rest of the Congress trounced his near- people. See P3 The order of the CJI was made Justice Ranjan Gogoi, who is judges. public on the official website of the tipped to be the next Chief Justice, Prashant Bhushan tweeted, “ In ‘More action to deal with black money’ apex court. will hear cases related to labour, indi- the new roster for allocation of cases The Supreme Court roster for rect taxes, crime, personal law and announced by Chief Justice of India, NEW DELHI: Enthused by the success of various schemes judges has been made public for religion. all politically sensitive cases, includ- to check black money, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on the first time in the shadow of a Justice Madan Lokur has been ing PILs, Election cases, Appointment Thursday that the government will continue to take more such rift after the Chief Justice was pub- assigned cases about ecology, con- of Constitutional and Statutory func- initiatives in the future to deal with the menace. licly criticized by four judges who The new roster system will begin or Public Interest Litigation and cases sumer protection, mines and miner- tionaries including law officers, Com- Presenting the Union Budget 2018-19, he said that an are senior most after him - Justices from Monday and will apply to new related to elections, criminal cases, als, personal Law, armed forces and missions of Inquiry, to be heard by CJI excess amount of about Rs 90,000 crore was collected by the Jasti Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, MB cases. social justice cases and the appoint- paramilitary forces. alone. Others to hear mundane cases government in the last two financial years on account of anti- Lokur and Kurian Joseph. The Chief Justice will hear all PILs ment of constitutional functionaries. Against the name of Justice Kurien only. See P6 evasion measures. MPOST 2 mp around town MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 2 February, 2018

FIVEto look forward BOOKS to in February 2018 February is dotted with several interesting titles, dominated largely by fiction, to catch the attention of bibliophiles

fter an exciting start to the four long years before being included in affairs in the country today. compassionate gaze, and prod us gently writer best known for her Rei Shimura New Year with releases of the team to the ugly battle with coach The book is divided into five the- towards a world of greater kindness and series. Set in the multicultural mix of over 30 books across genres in Greg Chappell. He fought his way out of matic sections, each corresponding to understanding. 1920s’ Bombay, ‘A Murder on Malabar January, the upcoming month every corner and climbed back up from a subject that the author feels strongly Hill’ expertly combines the delights of Ais once again dotted with several interest- every defeat, becoming India’s ultimate about. ‘Religious Persecution and Other 4. On The Road To Tarascon, by Arnab Agatha Christie with the period charm ing titles that may catch the attention of comeback king. Discontents’ delves into the killings Nandy of Downton Abbey. Intrepid and intel- bibliophiles. Narrowing down a list from What does it take to perform when and oppression generated by religious A lover’s note among a senile woman’s ligent, young Perveen Mistry joins her dozens of books releasing in February, the pressure is sky-high? How do you discord that are now a routine fea- possessions sets off a chain of events that father’s prestigious law firm to become here are some recommendations for the fight back and win? How do you make ture of life in Pakistan. ‘The Pakistan could lead to the discovery of a Van Gogh one of India’s first female lawyers. Her month, dominated largely by fiction and a name for yourself when you are young You Do Not Know’ shows us little known masterpiece – one of the most important tumultuous past also makes her espe- accompanied by a memoir and a com- and have started the journey which is aspects of everyday life in Pakistan. And paintings to have been lost in World War cially devoted to championing and pro- mentary on Pakistan, is both subtle and closest to your heart? As Sourav takes you the other three sections of the book too II. When travel writer Neil Bose falls for tecting women’s rights. appealing at the same time. through his life, he looks at how to over- focus on similar aspects and bring many Eva Schicktanz, he does not know he is When Mistry Law is appointed to come challenges and come out a winner. unknown facets to the fore. getting involved with much more than execute the will of Omar Farid, a wealthy Here are the five books that we can- Time and time again. a dimpled girl in nerd glasses. Neil and mill owner, Perveen’s suspicions are not wait to read this February: 3. Karmachari: Short Stories About Eva must stay ahead of unknown pursu- aroused by a curious provision which 1. A Century is Not Enough, by Sourav 2. Do We Not Bleed? Reflections of a Ordinary People, by Vasant Purushot- ers after a common goal, and follow an could disinherit Farid’s three widows and Ganguly 21st-Century Pakistani, by Mehr Tarar tam Kale and Vikrant Pande unusual trail charted in 1945. But after leave them vulnerable. Are the Farid wid- A sporting classic and a manual for This is a passionate, illuminating You who stand in a queue, who try so many years, does the trail even exist? ows – who live in strict seclusion, never living Sourav Ganguly’s life has been book about contemporary Pakistan. to board a running local, who tolerate A quest spanning continents and seven leaving the women’s quarters or speaking full of highs and lows. Arguably among Comprising original profiles of diverse your boss’s snide remarks and the trials decades, this edge-of-the-seat thriller to men – being taken advantage of by an India’s greatest cricket captains, he gave Pakistanis – some of whom are interna- and tribulations of marital life – you still stories about ordinary people, Karm- keeps you hooked till the last page. unscrupulous guardian? Perveen decides confidence to the team, re-energised it tionally feted and many others who are manage to discuss politics with enthusi- achari is a mirror held up to society. to investigate, but when tensions escalate and took India, for the first time, to spec- relatively unknown – as well as essays asm, to finish a game of cards, to laugh Set in suburban Mumbai of the 1970s, 5. A Murder on Malabar Hill, by Sujata to murder, it becomes clear that her own tacular overseas victories. But Ganguly’s that examine the major fault lines in Pak- and to make others laugh... You are a true yet universal, it is peopled by charac- Massey life is in mortal peril and she will need to story also came with great challenges – istani society, the book offers the reader karmachari. ters we might meet in real life. They Sujata Massey is an award-winning use everything in her power to outwit a from his early days when he had to wait an insider’s perspective on the state of A collection of unforgettable short come alive under V. P. Kale’s sharp but and internationally-acclaimed mystery dangerous criminal. IANS Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt Men's fashion trends to look out for in 2018 receives ‘Sarvottam Samman’ imilar to women’s fash- sories such as a nice watch and semi- ern Outfit is one thing that can never go ion, men’s fashion also formal shoes to complement the entire out of style. keeps changing, but appeal. Be it weddings or festive occasions, which marked the Guru Pranam. It was followed by the many men do not go 4WAISTCOAT: Considered as one if you want to take your outfit a notch felicitation ceremony of Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt Soverboard with trends and stick of the most elegant casual separates worn higher, customization is the key! 2018 for his significant contribution to the world of music. to their comfort while dress- for ethnic occasions, Bandi is a waistcoat is going to be all about bespoke fash- This was followed by a mesmerizing performance by ing. Now, they don’t have to that can be worn alongside a plain, pat- ion trends. the legendary artist and a Violin recital of Pt. Pallav worry as 2018 brings a host terned or embroidered sherwani. One 4POP AND PASTELS: Men Bandopadhyay accompanied by Pt. Samar Saha. of trends in men’s cloth- can pair it with matching or colourful are now experimenting a lot more ‘Sarvottam Samman’, a lifetime achievement award ing that will match up churidar pants and jootis. with fun and bright colour pal- was instituted by Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers to hon- to their body type. 4ONE COLOUR OUTFIT: ettes. And not just colours, even our living legends who have excelled in their spheres of Experts list some The monochrome or one colour was prints like florals, abstracts and quirky life and have risen to great heights – inspiring younger trends: a huge trend in 2017 and it will con- object designs are selling like hot cakes generations to rise and shine, for their single-minded tinue to be seen this year too. It has this year. devotion and dedication to their craft and monumental 4LOOSE-FIT- become a trend that many design- Right from pastel safas, floral sher- contribution in taking it forward. The previous recip- TED OUTFITS: ers and other premier brands have wanis and buddha print nehru jack- ients have been the doyen of Indian Classical Dance Big luxury brands incorporated in their collections. ets to pop patchwork shirts and Pandit Birju Maharaj, veteran Ghazal Maestro Hari- are going back to Men can try wearing a monochrome pastel dhoti pants - there are lots haran Ji, Violin Virtuoso Dr L. Subhramaniam, Tabla the 80s style from outfit with different coloured shoes to of ways in which you can easily re- Maestro Kumar Bose, legendary Footballer P. K Baner- pastel colours to make heads turn! style your outfits and team to suit the jee and veteran Sarod Maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. the boxy outfits 4FUSION FEVER: An Indo-West- mood of the occasion. IANS Speaking on the occasion Rupak Saha, Director, and light washed Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers said, "Shyam Sundar Co. pieces of denim and Jewellers is honoured to extend the Sarvottam Samman frayed hems. However, to the Mohan Veena Maestro Pandit Vishwa Mohan it doesn’t mean you have Bhatt, a living legend. Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers is to add every trend and known for their orientation for music and culture and fashion to your ward- OUR CORRESPONDENT it is our endeavour to take charge of the protection of robe. Men can pick our heritage and tradition.” them with a trendy out- SHYAM SUNDAR Co. Jewellers presented “Shyam Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, a Grammy-winning fit and blend them with Sundar Co. Jewellers Sarvottam Samman” and “Pt. V. Hindustani classical music instrumentalist who plays their existing collection to G. Jog Award” to the legendary classical musician Pan- the Mohan Veena while accepting the honour “Pt. V. create a fresh look this year. dit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt at Kalamandir. The evening G. Jog Award” given by Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers A sportswear can be worn started off with the inaugural orchestration session by thanked the people of Kolkata for their love and affec- with loose trousers or with a the disciples of Pt. V. G Jog named Swar Sadhana group tion at his long and eventful evening. long blazer. Just swipe through your family photo album and get inspiration. 4SEMI-FORMAL WEAR: The shades of lavender, Rediscovering fashion roots pink and green are new trends in 2018. These soft colours are the right options which one can wear on any occasion from a nice evening date to work that include shirts, blaz- ers, trousers, and t-shirts. There are many options to explore, just pick the acces-

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OUR CORRESPONDENT Trinamool Congress supremo for the party’s victory in the bypolls. KOLKATA: Stating BJP’s defeat in Banerjee said: “Soniaji has congratu- Rajasthan as the beginning of the par- lated us for our win in the Bengal elec- ty’s downfall, Trinamool Congress tion and I congratulated her for the supremo Mamata Banerjee said that victory in Rajasthan.” their defeat in the 2019 Lok Sabha elec- While speaking about the 2019 Lok tion is unavoidable if there is a one-to- Sabha polls, Banerjee said: “I still feel one fight. that all powers should stand together Giving a major blow to BJP, Con- against them (BJP) for a one-to-one gress has won in all the three seats in fight and if it happens, there is no the bypolls in Rajasthan. Congress has chance of BJP to win in the 2019 Lok secured victories in Alwar and Ajmer Sabha elections.” Parliamentary seats and Mandalgarh It may be mentioned that firebrand Assembly by defeating BJP. Patidar leader Hardik Patel is also When asked about BJP’s defeat in going to meet Chief Minister Mamata Rajasthan, the Chief Minister said: “The Banerjee in Kolkata on February 9 to downfall of BJP has started.” This comes strengthen their fight against the Nar- at the time when Trinamool Congress endra Modi government. has won in both Uluberia and Noapara Banerjee had called up Patel after by-elections. further development of the state. She who are working for democracy and the election results of Gujarat came out Banerjee has dedicated the win to also thanked the people of Noapara and development. and had invited him to come to Bengal. the people and said that it is their love Uluberia, besides expressing her grati- The former Congress president Patel will be meeting the Chief Minister Clockwise from top: Sanjiv Goenka, Sanjay Budhia, Chandrajit Banerjee, Vinod Gupta which inspires her to keep working for tude towards everyone in the country, Sonia Gandhi has congratulated the in Nabanna. OUR CORRESPONDENT sis on the farming sector, edu- growth will be ensured. It gives Kolkata Police shares cation, healthcare and social equal importance to health and Nirmal Bangla Mission batting for open KOLKATA: Leading industri- protection. Small and medium hygiene as it gives to highways.” alists on Thursday poured in enterprises received a boost TheFinance minister has Whatsapp number to their feedback on the Union through tax measures as well rightly reiterated that ‘Bharat Budget, presented by Finance as access to credit. The industry Krishi Pradhan Desh Hai’, defecation-free Bengal by Dec 2018 minister Arun Jaitley. appreciates the government’s which reaffirms and echoes the put cork on driving Reflecting upon the Bud- efforts to increase employ- evergreen truth ‘Mera Bharat TARUN GOSWAMI get, Sanjiv Goenka, chairman, ment and encourage entre- Gaon Mai Basta Hai’. Protec- while talking on phone RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, said preneurship through various tion to farmers by assuring KOLKATA: Panchayats and Rural “Finance minister Arun Jait- measures.” higher MSP will give the much Development department has created OUR CORRESPONDENT ley has given us this morn- In a difficult year, the needed boost to the agriculture a silent revolution with Nirmal Bangla ing a landmark document. It Finance minister has done well and agro sector. Announce- Mission by constructing 61,21,088 toi- KOLKATA: In a bid to completely stop is a complete Budget, trying to contain the fiscal deficit at ment of EPF @ 12 percent of lets in rural households. driving of vehicles while speaking over to reflect the values and aspi- 3.5 percent of GDP, a devia- wages to new employees for 3 Construction of rural toilets is cell phone, Kolkata Police has shared a rations of the people of India. tion of 0.3 percent from the years by the government is a being taken up on a war footing Whatsapp number, on which common The Finance minister has tried Budget estimate. The plan to positive step towards employ- and the target to complete a total of people can send details and photographs to keep in mind the needs of all move towards fiscal consolida- ment creation. Reduction in 64,15,430 toilets has been fixed on of an offender. stakeholders in our society. His tion in the coming year would Corporate Tax from 30 percent December 2018. The deadline to set A tweet by Kolkata Police read “If you Budget is also a reflection of the maintain macro stability and to 25 percent for companies up rural toilets under Swachh Bharat see any driver using mobile phone while NDA government’s resolve to enhance investor confidence. up to turnover of Rs 250 crore, Mission is October 2018. driving, especially in public transport, be inclusive. Jaitley’s thrust is Sanjay Budhia, managing which will cover 97 percent of Nadia was India’s first district that let, the state government and Centre districts in the morning, asking the vil- please Whatsapp details to 9903588888. on furthering the ease of living, director, Patton group, said the corporate sector, is a very was declared Open Defecation Free have jointly given Rs 12,000. The esti- lagers to use the toilets. Safe drive Save life.” a sharp focus on the health sec- “This is a Budget of connectiv- welcome move to reduce tax (ODF). In Bengal, so far eight dis- mated cost of the toilets will be around Maintenance of the toilets is a It may be mentioned that 44 people tor, agriculture, food process- ity. Connectivity between Rural burdens on SMEs. tricts have been declared ODF. They Rs 10,900 each. The Panchayat and major issue. If the toilets are not used, were killed when a bus fell into a river ing and providing electricity India and Urban India, con- Vinod Gupta, managing are Nadia, South and North 24-Par- Rural Development department take then the whole effort will become from a bridge in Murshidabad on Monday. connections to everyone. The nectivity between Bharat and director, Dollar Industries, ganas, East and West Burdwan, Cooch Rs 900 from the beneficiaries. Thus, the futile. Unless the villagers come for- Investigation revealed that the driver was accent on fabric and resolve to India, connectivity between felt “This Budget was a special Behar, Hooghly and East Midnapore. department dishes out Rs 10,000 as the ward and maintain the toilets prop- speaking over phone while driving the bus create a social security system Social Infrastructure and Phys- event, being the last full Budget Howrah and Malda will be declared cost of construction of toilets. Later, Rs erly, then in another three to four years, and it is considered to be the main reason are brilliant.” ical Infrastructure. The Bud- of the government and the first ODF by March 2018. The other dis- 2,000 is given as community incentive. open defecation will start again and the behind the accident. Meanwhile, Chandrajit get has given much needed Budget post GST implemen- tricts that will be declared ODF are A massive campaign has been car- toilets will become defunct by then. Subsequently, the state government has Banerjee, director general, CII, emphasis on the basic funda- tation. The Budget continued Murshidabad, South Dinajpur and ried out, asking people to use the toi- Senior officials of Panchayats and directed the police and other concerned felt “The Budget announced mentals of social fabric- health, on the path of consolidation Birbhum. Thus soon, five more dis- lets and not to defecate in the open. Rural Development department are bodies to take necessary steps to check today had some excellent mea- hygiene, housing, education with focus being on rural, tricts will be declared ODF taking the In many districts, teams were set up planning about the maintenance of the such accidents in future. The state govern- sures to ease the lives of the and electricity, on which any agriculture and infrastructure total to 13. under the leadership of the district toilets after they are handed over to the ment has also decided to cancel the driv- common people with empha- strong sustainable long term spending.” For the construction of each toi- magistrates and they went around the beneficiaries. ing license of bus drivers if they are caught driving while speaking over cell phone. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Mamata Tech to warn against lightning strikes Banerjee has instructed the Director Gen- State Budget only respite for tea industry eral of Police Surajit Kar Purkayastha in KOLKATA: The state gov- come down significantly There is also a cell this connection. OUR CORRESPONDENT state government to do away ernment has introduced a as people can reach a safe phone app. Information According to an officer of Kolkata with the tax. It is a very positive state-of-the-art technology location after getting the will also be made available Police, once the people start sending details DARJEELING: The Union move on the part of the state that will ensure prediction information about it at least in the app. Moreover, the and photographs of people found driving Budget failed to bring cheer government and will help us of lightning and dissem- 45 minutes before it strikes. state government is also while speaking over phone, the police will to the ailing tea industry. The immensely,” stated Bijoy Gopal ination of information Necessary devices considering the proposal start taking necessary legal steps. Once Bengal Budget, however, has Chakroborty, President, Con- at least 45 minutes ahead like sensors have been of introducing a system of people come to know that action has been scored with two major waivers federation of Indian Small Tea of it striking at a particu- installed at places includ- blaring siren to alert people taken against those who violated the traf- for the industry in “dire straits.” Growers’ Association. lar location in any part of ing Siliguri, Cooch Behar, in a particular area, as soon fic norms, then automatically the practice “The tea industry in the However, the tea industry Bengal. Raiganj, Jangipur in Mur- as there is any prediction of will stop. state has been in dire straits. failed to secure a place in the The state Disaster Man- shidabad, Haldia, Kolkata lightning. Meanwhile, the East Division of Kol- I propose to fully exempt gar- Union Budget. “Tea industry as agement and Civil Defence and Kharagpur. The department is also kata Police has come into existence from dens from agricultural income an agricultural produce should department has developed The sensors will cover taking the initiative of dis- Thursday. The new division comprises tax for 2018-19 and 2019-20,” have received some consider- the system in collaboration the entire state and will seminating related infor- some police stations which were earlier stated Bengal Finance minis- ation. It also brings in precious with an expert company keep feeding information mation through television under the jurisdiction of the South and ter Amit Mitra on Wednesday, foreign exchange,” lamented from US. It may be men- to the central control room channels as well. One South-East Divisions. Survey Park, Pra- while tabling the Budget in the exempting income tax and the The tea industry employs Mukherjee. tioned that 294 people were in Nabanna after predict- might also register to get gati Maidan, East Jadavpur, Panchasayar, Assembly. cess,” stated Sandip Mukherjee, 1.5 million people directly and There are 283 tea gardens in killed due to lightning in ing lightning at a particu- lightning alert through Anandapur and Kolkata Leather Complex Apart from this, Mitra also principal advisor, Darjeeling 4.5 million people indirectly the five tea-producing districts 2016-17 and the state gov- lar location. text messages in their cell (KLC) police stations are under the juris- announced the exemption of Tea Association. and is the second largest tea in North Bengal, namely Dar- ernment has given com- Immediately, informa- phones. diction of the East Division. education and rural employ- Mukherjee stated that the producer in the world after jeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, pensation of Rs 2 lakh to tion will be disseminated The system has already The new division has been set up and ment cess on green tea leaves Darjeeling tea industry, hit by China. Alipurduar and Uttar Dinajpur. each. through SMS and other started working and the the decision was taken to further improve for the financial year 2018-19. frequent political upheavals, Not only the tea estates, The tea industry of North Now with the intro- mediums, so that it reaches expense of running the policing in the area. The KLC police sta- “The tea industry is grateful erratic weather, falling prices but small tea growers will also Bengal employs around 3.5 duction of the system, the the people as early as pos- entire system to get pre- tion was earlier under West Bengal Police. to the Bengal government for and rising cost of production, benefit from the waiver. “Since lakh permanent and casual chances of people falling sible and they can search diction on lightning is Rs Recently, the state government has decided showing deep concern, thereby is in deep waters. long, we have been asking the workers. victims to lighting will for a safe place. 44 lakh per year. MPOST to bring it under Kolkata Police. 4 city mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata |Friday, 2 February, 2018 Special Task Force nabs Child Rights Commission sets up two top JMB activists OUR CORRESPONDENT stall at Kolkata Int’l Book Fair KOLKATA: The Special Task Force (STF) of Kol- OUR CORRESPONDENT kata Police have arrested The stall of the two top activists of Jamat- KOLKATA: West Bengal Commis- Ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh sion for Protection of Child Rights commission has been (JMB) who had planned to (WBCPCR) has set up a child friendly decorated in such a way attack Dalai Lama. Paigamber Sheikh (left) and Jamirul Sheikh stall at the 42nd Kolkata International The accused Jamirul Sheikh Book Fair. so that children get a and Paigamber Sheikh are kg ammonium nitrate, metal them in making bombs. Dr Sashi Panja, the minister of state friendly atmosphere to remanded to police custody wire, laptop, mobile phones JMB was involved for Women and Child Development till February 15 when they will and materials used for mak- with the Khagragarh blast and Social Welfare department and spend some quality time be produced before the court ing bombs. and Paigamber’s name had painter Suvaprasanna have inaugurated on Thursday. During interrogation, come up in the incident. Since the child friendly stall of the commis- competition, small indoor games, etc Murlidhar Sharma, Dep- police came to know about then he was at large. sion at the book fair on Thursday. will also be held at the stall. Moreover, uty Commissioner (STF), said their connection with Nepal. The National Investi- This is the first time when the com- different musicians will come and play Jamirul is a resident of Sam- They also came to know gation Agency (NIA) will mission has set up a stall at the book fair. music at the stall. Children will also get serganj in Murshidabad and about their involvement in be interrogating Pigam- WBCPCR is the first commission to set an opportunity to speak to the authors Paigamber is from Kakuria in the incident of recovery ber as his name had cropped up a stall at the book fair where lakhs of literature books for children. the same district. of bombs outside shelter up in the Khagragarh of people of different age groups visit. Booklets and leaflets will also be dis- Acting on a tip off, police for pilgrims in Bodh Gaya incident. As a result, this is one of the biggest tributed among people to create aware- came to know about the on January 20. It may be recalled that the platforms to create awareness about ness on child rights. accused and conducted raids Dalai Lama was pres- STF had arrested two mem- child rights among common people It may be mentioned that WBCPCR to arrest the duo. ent in Bodh Gaya when bers of Bangladeshi terrorist and at the same time children visiting is also the first among such commis- Paigamber was arrested the bombs were recovered. organisation, Ansar Bangla the book fair will get a space where they sions in the country to set up a child from his residence at Kakuria They claimed that they had Team (ABT) that is a part of can rejoice in their own way. friendly space in its office. It was opened village in Murshidabad on planned the attack as revenge Al-Qaeda network in Indian The stall of the commission is situ- Sashi Panja with painter Suvaprasanna at the stall three months ago. The child friendly Wednesday evening while against torture on Rohingyas sub-continent, on Novem- ated near gate number eight of the book space has been created in the office of Jamirul was arrested from in Myanmar. ber 11 and police had come fair and it has been decorated in such a basic idea is to reach more and more There will be interactive sessions at the commission considering that it will Phansideoa in Siliguri at Police officers confirmed to know about Paigamber and way so that children get a friendly atmo- number of children. So, the stall has the stalls and children will be getting be of great help when a child is brought around 8 pm on Thursday. that both of them are well Jamirul after interrogating the sphere to spend some quality time. been set up where there will be different opportunity to interact with experts there in a traumatised state. It will help Police later conducted raids trained in making bombs. JMB ABT activists Samsad Miya and Ananya Chatterjee Chakraborty, activities for children that will continue to gain knowledge on different safety them to come out of the traumatised in their houses and seized 50 activists Nasirullah had trained Riyazul Islam. Chairperson of WBCPCR, said: “The all day during the fair.” measures, etc. Activities including quiz state. SSKM performs critical rare heart surgery for free Fire breaks out at Calcutta National

PRADIP CHATTERJEE for nearly six hours. Accord- pulmonary artery and Aorta ing to the doctors, a hole was in the heart which gets closed Medical College and Hospital KOLKATA: Chief Minister found on the septum that lied automatically within a period Mamata Banerjee’s brain child between two ventricles which of two weeks or maximum two OUR CORRESPONDENT - Sishu Sathi scheme has once is known as VSD in the medi- months in some cases since the Three fire tenders were pressed into again given a fresh lease of life cal terminology. The hole on birth. If it does not get closed KOLKATA: A fire broke out action to douse the flames. Senior to a 15-year-old boy who was the septum was repaired with a spontaneously, it requires a sur- at the Calcutta National Med- police officers also rushed to the spot taken to SSKM Hospital with Dacron patch while the mitral gical intervention to close the ical College and Hospital rare multiple congenital defects valve has been replaced with an channel connecting the pulmo- (CNMCH) triggering panic and cordoned off the entire area. The in his heart. artificial one. A team of doctors nary artery and aorta. among patients and their fire fighters restricted the fire from The surgery was performed led by Dr Santanu Dutta and Doctors who carried out relatives. at the Cardiothoracic & Vas- Dr Shilpa Basu Roy performed the surgery said the co-exis- Some of the staff members spreading further cular Surgery (CTVS) depart- the surgery. tence of three congenital heart of the hospital spotted smoke ment of SSKM Hospital for free Doctors said in usual case a defects in a patient is not only billowing out of RRM block of running around immediately cers also rushed to the spot and of cost. According to a rough patient is detected with either rare but has not been docu- the hospital at around 5 pm on after the fire had taken place. cordoned off the entire area. estimate, if the surgery was per- PDA or VSD. The co-existence mented in the medical journal. Thursday. Hospital staff members The fire fighters restricted formed in any private hospital of both the defects is very rare. The patient was discharged The matter was imme- took part in the rescue opera- the fire from spread- of the city, the treatment would This can be an example of the on Thursday from the hospi- diately informed to the fire tion and evacuated the patients ing further. They identi- cost the patient’s family around rarest of the rare as claimed by tal as he is doing fine and now brigade. Some of the staff from the building and shifted fied the source of the fire Rs 6-7 lakh. the doctors due to an additional he will be able to lead a nor- members of the hospital tried them to the main building of and brought it under control The patient used to suffer defect in mitral valve. During mal life. Thousands of patients to douse the flames initially but the hospital. within half an hour. from shortness of breath, pal- Shoab Akhtar Mondal the operation, the patient was from the rural areas – espe- the fire soon spread to the other According to the hospital According to preliminary pitation, chest pain, swelling of kept under the support of heart cially those belonging to the portion of the building. sources, two patients received investigation, police and fire legs and frequent chest infec- tal performed a rare surgery other necessary tests. Echo- lung machine for more than BPL category – have benefitted The power supply to the injuries due to jostling while officials suspect that an elec- tion. Hence, his family con- on the patient, Shoab Akhtar cardiogram confirmed that two hours. VSD and PDA were immensely through the Sishu building was immediately cut running to a safer place. They trical short circuit might have sulted a local doctor. Mondal (15) who was admit- the patient had ventricular repaired while the mitral valve Sathi scheme. off by the hospital staff to check are under treatment. caused the fire. The patient’s family mem- ted to the hospital a few days septal defect (VSD) and con- that had congenital defects was All government hospitals any major accident. It was learnt that there was The actual cause of the fire bers were advised to take him ago from Nadia’s Tehatta with genital severe mitral valve replaced successfully. and some other private hos- As the medicine ward is sit- some electrical work going on and the extent of the damage to SSKM Hospital. If the treat- rare and complex congenital stenosis with severe pulmo- A member doctor of the pitals have been perform- uated in this building, many in the building when the inci- are yet to be ascertained. ment was delayed, it could have defects in his heart. nary artery hypertension. Pat- team said the PDA was detected ing heart surgeries under the patients were there in the ward dent took place. Preliminary investigation led to irreversible heart failure, Doctors at the CTVS ent ductus arterioses (PDA) in the patient while the open scheme on a regular basis fol- at the time of the incident. Three fire tenders were suggests that some electronic doctors said. department performed an was also found in the patient heart surgery was going on. lowing the instruction of the A large number of patients pressed into action to douse gadgets have been damaged in Doctors at SSKM Hospi- ECG, Echocardiogram and during the surgery that lasted There is a connection between Chief Minister. became panicked and started the flames. Senior police offi- the fire. Dreaded criminal Fake job racket busted City to get its first crematorium arrested from Raigunge, in Siliguri, one arrested for pets near Armenian Ghat firearm seized OUR CORRESPONDENT few lakhs of rupees from PRADIP CHATTERJEE the hospital, it can serve as a Cops said the job seekers. ‘holiday home’ for dogs, who OUR CORRESPONDENT KOLKATA: Siliguri Police Police also suspect that the KOLKATA: State Animal can be kept there for a long on Thursday busted a fake job accused used to accused had duped some of the Resource department is plan- time. The initiative will cater KOLKATA: North Dinajpur racket and arrested one person dupe youth with youth who are members of a ning to set up the first crema- to a section of people who often police arrested dreaded crim- for his alleged involvement in particular club where he used torium for pets near Armenian go to other states and abroad inal Kalu Mohammed from the racket. false assurance to visit. Ghat in the city at an approxi- with no one to look after their Shyampur area of Raigunge Acting on a tip off, a of jobs in some During investigation, mate cost of Rs 25 lakh. pets back home. This is com- on late Wednesday night and team of investigators raided police came to know that The CSPCA, Asia’s second pletely a new initiative where recovered a fire arm and some a house at Deshbandu para nationalised banks Chakraborty used to con- animal hospital situated on pets will be kept in AC accom- cartridges from his possession. in Siliguri and arrested vince youngsters that the B B Ganguly Street, which modation, claimed the official. Police said Kalu is a noto- the accused, identified as ance company in Siliguri he had some high-level con- works under the state animal People in the city often rious criminal against whom Abhijit Chakraborty. but he was sacked after he nection and could easily get welfare board is the nodal face difficulties with their pets many cases were pending at According to prelimi- allegedly misappropriated them employed. agency to carry out the proj- while deciding where to keep different police stations of the nary investigation, police sus- some funds. He used to demand anything ect. They are awaiting clearance posed pet crematorium would lowing which the construc- them when going outside the district. pect that some others are also The accused had been at between Rs 1-2 lakh, according from the Kolkata Municipal be constructed. tion works would begin. The country. These kennels will be The investigators were on involved in the incident. large for quite a long time fol- to the situation. Corporation (KMC) and Kol- According to the plans, a domestic pets and street dogs immensely beneficial for those the lookout for Kalu for a long Police are interrogat- lowing the incident. After interrogating the kata Port Trust (KoPT). small electrical furnace will will be cremated here. Initially, who cannot always travel with time. Acting on a tip-off, police ing Chakraborty to know the In the course of investiga- accused, police came to Superintendent of CSPCA, be set up initially where dogs, there will be one electrical fur- their pets due to some obliga- laid a trap in Shyampur area names of other accused who tion, police came to know that know that he used receive Dr Samir Shil said the proposal cats and other small animals nace while one more will be set tions. As many as 10 dogs can situated near his residence and might have been involved in the accused used to visit the the amount in installments has been sent to KMC for its will be cremated. It would up later on. be accommodated in the ini- arrested him following which, this fake job racket. office of a city-based football from the candidates in some clearance as the civic body will cost the department around It may be mentioned here tial phase. he was interrogated for hours. Cops said the accused used club. cases. extend technical support to Rs 25 lakh for setting up the that in an earlier initiative, the “There are crèches for dogs Police came to know that to dupe youth with false assur- They are investigating the Police have seized some complete the project. Accord- crematorium. CSPCA has constructed air- but this is completely a new ini- the accused would come to ance of jobs in some nation- motive behind his frequent documents from his posses- ing to Dr Shil, CSPCA had Dr Shil said it would be conditioned kennels inside the tiative where pets will also get Shyampur area on Wednesday alised banks. visit to the city. sion. They are conducting raids got around one cottah of land the state first pet crematorium hospital premises on the B B medical attention during their night to meet some of his asso- The accused used to According to police, to nab others involved in the in lease from the KoPT near in the state. It also awaits the Ganguly a few days ago. short stay in the kennels,” an ciates. Officers assembled in work with a private insur- the accused had duped a racket. Armenian ghat where the pro- clearance from the KoPT fol- According to an official of official of CSPCA said. the area in disguise so that the accused can be caught easily. When the accused was passing 33-year-old found dead on through the area, police inter- Mother’s Wax Museum records staggering footfall of 6L cepted the accused and recov- ered a fire arm from him. railway track near Tomluk OUR CORRESPONDENT and Suchitra Sen along with ing selfies with the wax figurines According to police, one 9 Bollywood stars like Amitabh of them. The wax statues of great mm pistol and three rounds OUR CORRESPONDENT Wednesday. KOLKATA: Mother’s Wax Bachhan, Shah Rukh Khan and personalities include Rammo- of bullet were seized from According to prelimi- Museum, the first of its kind Salman Khan. han Roy, Sri Ramakrishna, Ma him. The accused had cre- KOLKATA: A 33-year-old nary investigation, rail- in eastern India has recorded a Popular heroes like Bruce Sarada, Sister Nivedita, Netaji, ated terror in the whole youth was found dead on the way police suspect that staggering footfall of 6 lakh peo- Lee, Daniel Craig, Jack Sparrow Gandhiji, Mother Teresa. area for several years and railway track near Tomluk the victim might have been ple since its inauguration three and Daniel Radcliffe are found The statues of Rabindra Nath was involved in various railway station on Wednesday knocked down by a train. years ago. to share the same roof with their Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Sarat anti-social activities. night. Police are also inves- The museum situated in New Indian counterparts. Chandra Chattopadhyay and However, the investigators The victim has been tigating why the vic- Town was opened in November There is a brilliant statue Satyajit Roy in the literature are trying to know how he had identified as Parimal Patra tim was walking along the 2014. Over the years, Mother’s of Acharya Jagadish Chandra section are crowd pullers. The collected the fire weapon and who was a resident of railway track. Wax museum has come up as an Bose working in his laboratory. fantasy section has been added who are his arms suppliers. Damodarpur area under They are not yet rul- important tourist spot. Statues of Satyendranath Bose, to woo children which include Police are also investi- Tomluk police station. ing out the possibility Situated close to the Eco Albert Einstein and APJ Abdul Chota Bheem Doraemon and gating if he was under the Locals informed the railway of a foul play. Park, many people who come Kalam also share the same enclo- Spider Man. patronage of any influen- police that a body was lying on Police recovered some here also visit Mother’s Wax sure.The sports section is the There is a coffee shop on the tial man in that area or any the railway track. documents including Aad- Museum. It may be mentioned most popular where one gets open terrace and it gives a view political party. After being informed, har card from the victim that more than one crore peo- the statues of great Cricket per- of New Town. Both Mother’s It was learnt that the police rushed to the spot which makes the police ple have visited Eco Park since sonalities like Kapil Dev, Sachin Wax museum and Eco Park are accused confessed his guilt and recovered the body and believe that he might have its inauguration five years ago. Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly star attractions in New Town before the investigating offi- sent it for the post-mortem committed suicide. Mother’s Wax museum is and present Indian skipper Virat which has come up as a major cer during interrogation. Police examination. Police are wait- divided into several sections. Kohli. tourist destination. Tourist from will also conduct raids to nab The incident happened ing for the post-mortem In the entertainment section, The statues of Lionel Messi other states and foreign coun- some of his associates who are on Digha-Tomluk railway report which could throw one gets the wax statues of Ben- and Baichung Bhutia are popu- tries come to visit Mother’s Wax also involved in various crime line at around 8.30 pm on light on the cause of his death. gali matinee idol Uttam Kumar lar as visitors often found click- Museum. incidents. RNI NO.: DELENG/2005/15351 20/2/ 015-17 REGD.D. NONO.:.: DL(S)DL(S)-01/3420/2015-17-01/34 millenniumpost.in

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NEW DELHI: Aft er weeks of keeping the scheme in suspended animation, Lieutenant to rest’: Bar Council Governor Anil Baijal on Monday approved the Highlights Delhi government’s Doorstep Delivery of Ser- MPOST BUEAU » Everything has been vices scheme. settled, courts are Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal thanked Bai- NEW DELHI: Th e unprec- MPOST BUREAU took positions and targeted the Pak- jal on Twitter for the approval. edented crisis that rocked the functioning,” Attorney istani post involved in the cease- General to TV channel Seven fi re violation in Kotli by retaliatory Under the scheme, assistants will turn up at Supreme Court appeared to JAMMU/SRINAGAR: the doorstep of individuals willing to avail cer- ease on Monday with four top action of heavy shelling, he said. » The Bar Council Pakistani soldiers were killed on In the retaliation, seven Paki- tain government services and upload requisite Supreme Court judges—who Monday in retaliatory fi ring by the of India said its re viola- stani soldiers were killed and four documents online, ending the need for them to had virtually revolted against the Indian Army aft er a ceasefi cer visit government offi ces. Chief Justice—attending work members had met other soldiers injured, the offi tion in Jammu and Kashmir where said, adding the dead included a Last week, Kejriwal had held a meeting with as usual and the Bar Council of 15 judges of the an infi ltration bid was also foiled the LG, requesting him to approve the schemeP3 India (BCI) saying "the story is ve mili- Major. er Supreme Court with the elimination of fi Th e retaliation also comes aft as it would be helpful for the citizens. now over." tants of Pakistan-based JeM, army Describing the crisis as a » On Sunday, the an Indian soldier was killed in Pak- offi cers said. istan fi ring along the LoC in J and "storm in a teacup", Attorney Chief Justice of Th e army action came on a day Spectator gored to death General K K Venugopal also said K’s Rajouri district last Saturday. India assured when its chief Gen Bipin Rawat Th e Pakistan Army, however, the issue had been settled. lawyers’ bodies that sent a stern message to Pakistan, ensive said it lost four of its soldiers in a at Jallikattu venue in TN Belying the simmering ten- the issue would be saying it may escalate its off ring by India across sions sparked by their public cross-border fi MPOST BUREAU resolved soon against terror groups and carry out the LoC and claimed to have killed accusations against Chief Jus- the ‘other action’ if forced by the tice Dipak Misra, the four judges three Indian troops. A youth who had come to see ‘Jal- neighbouring country. Th e Indian Army also foiled a CHENNAI: — Justices J Chelameswar, Ran- eral Venugopal told a television In his address to army person- ltration attempt by Jaish- likattu’, the traditional bull taming sport, was jan Gogoi, Madan B Lokur and mileage out of the four justices channel: "Now everything has major infi the Supreme Court who have accusations at the press confer- e courts are func- nel in Delhi to mark the Army Day e-Mohammad(JeM) militants along gored to death in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai dis- Kurian Joseph — took up their rst assured that the issues have been been settled. Th today, the Army chief said Pakistan trict, said police. respective business on the fi ence — unprecedented in the tioning. It was a storm in a tea- the LoC in Uri sector in Kashmir, er resolved. annals of Indian judiciary. Army is continuously trying to help killing fi ve members of the group’s Kalimuthu, hailing from Dindigul district, working day of the top court aft Th e judges included three of cup." He did not elaborate. terrorists sneak into India along the cer suff ered severe injuries when a bull attacked their January 12 press conference "We met 15 judges, and all On Sunday, the chief justice suicide squad, a senior army offi the four dissenters while Justice Line of Control (LoC) in J and K. said in Srinagar. him while he was near the bull collection point when they dropped a bombshell have assured that issues have had met a seven-member del- ltration Gogoi was not in the capital on been resolved," he said. “Pakistani troops violated Th e Army foiled the infi by the animal owners, while around 25 others with various complaints. Sunday. Th e current strength of egation of the BCI as well as the the ceasefi re along the LoC and rst such attempt this year were injured in the event at Palamedu in Madu- Warning that democracy is at To a question whether any Supreme Court Bar Association bid - the fi t in an the apex court including the CJI action should be taken against resorted to shelling on forward - by the Pakistan-based outfi rai, about 500 km from here. risk, the judges had raised ques- is 25. President Vikas Singh at his res- posts in Jaglote belt in Mendhar (the the four judges for criticising the er the meeting, the overnight operation that ended on Jallikattu is part of Pongal festivities in Tamil tions about the "selective" case Kahani khatam ho gaya idence. Aft sector(in Poonch district) early Nadu. allocation and certain judicial Chief Justice of India, he said visitors told reporters that the cer said Monday morning; Brigadier Y S story is now over), BCI Chair- there is no need of any action today,” a senior Army offi Ahlawat told reporters in Uri, 100 Around 455 bulls participated in the event orders by Justice Misra, sending man Manan Kumar Mishra told CJI had assured them that the in Jammu. See also inside at Palamedu that began on Monday morning. shockwaves across the judiciary and they "are all honest and men crisis would be sorted out soon km from Srinagar. a press conference here. of integrity." Indian troops guarding the LoC Th e rules of the sport say that a bull tamer will and polity. He also said that political and congeniality would prevail. be awarded a prize if he hangs on to the hump Th e BCI said its members Meanwhile, Attorney Gen- ed period. parties should not try and earn of the animal for a specifi on Sunday met 15 judges of INDIA, ISRAEL INK NINE PACTS; PMs HOLD TALK TO BOOST TIES On Tuesday, Jallikattu would be held at Mad- urai’s Alanganallur where Chief Minister K. SIT TO APEX COURT Palaniswami is expected to witness the event and also distribute prizes for the winners. Will examine accounts of Modi a ‘revolutionary’ leader: Netanyahu BJP afraid of holding MPOST BUREAU polls through paper ballots visitors’ of ex-CBI chief MAYAWATI NEW DELHI: India and Israel on Mon- MPOST BUREAU day inked nine agreements to promote cooperation in critical areas, including cybersecurity, aft er Prime Minister Nar- In today’s Th e CBI’s special endra Modi and his Israeli counterpart NEW DELHI: Benjamin Netanyahu held extensive talks paper investigation team (SIT) on Mon- to strengthen ties in the strategic areas of day told the Supreme Court that it defence and counter-terrorism. ... would examine bank account details - Modi also invited Israeli defence compa- CITY of persons who had visited the offi nies to India for co-production in the sector. 7 4 cial residence of its former chief Ran- India and Israel will strengthen the nation NDMC UNVEILS BUDGET jit Sinha, who, it claimed, had prima mp existing pillars of cooperation in areas facie tried to scuttle the probe in coal NATION such as agriculture, technology and secu- scam cases. of vehicles which used to come to | New Delhi | Saturday, 27 January, 2018 RSS chief unfurls Th e SIT, which fi led a report giv- rity, Modi said at a jointMILLENNIUM media event POST with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin NetanyahuPic: (L) Naveen at a Sharmajoint BJP-CONGRESS WORKERS CLASH 6 Sinha’s offi cial residence. Netanyahu. ing status of its investigation into the Th e top court had in January press conference prior to their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi Rail projects, 7-star village national  ag at On his part, Netanyahu described Modi and gas sector, fi lm-co- production as well EDIT matter, told a bench headed by Jus- last year constituted the SIT headed as a “revolutionary” leader. 8 tice Madan B Lokur that “substan- leagues, held delegation-level talks dur- as amendments to an air transport pact. school in Kerala REVAMP HEALTHCARE by the CBI director to look into the “You are revolutionising India and also ing which they also discussed regional and Netanyahu, who arrived here on Sun- in Haryana announced tial progress” has been made in the prima facie allegations against Ranjit relations between India and Israel,” Netan- international issues of mutual interest. day, will also visit Ahmedabad and Mumbai Rail Infrastructure Develop- investigation and its scope has been Sinha of trying to infl uence the probe See P14 OUR CORRESPONDENT INTERNATIONAL yahu said, addressing69th Modi. R-DayApart from a pact on cybersecurity, celebrated the during his six-day stay in India. with ment Corporation to further widened. in coal scam cases. Th e two prime ministers, accompanied develop rail infrastructure in 5 agreements included cooperation in the oil CHANDIGARH: With seven nation NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR BRAIN WIRING 12 Th e apex court, which is monitor- During the hearing, CheemaMILLENNIUM told POST | Kolkata | Friday, 2 February, 2018 the state, the chief minister by their respective senior Cabinet col- new rail projects and an ambi- mp ing the probe by the CBI and the ED the bench that visitors at the former said. "Th e corporation would VHP leader detained, tious '7-star Village' scheme for prepare feasibility report of BUSINESS into the coal scam cases, expressed gram panchayats announced CBI chief’s house were more than Tripathi also presided over new railway lines within next its displeasure over the tardy pace what was there in the visitors’ diary pomp`2.15 andcrore in gaiety raids at in Bengal by the Haryana government on 10 months. Feasibility report OUR CORRESPONDENT AI TO BE SPLIT IN FOUR PARTS 14 cial residence CBI recovers released by Raj policean hour-long march past of the Friday, the 69th Republic Day of probe. maintained at his offi OUR CORRESPONDENT Army, the Navy, the Air Force, of all these projects, having a UNIONbrought BUDGET many presents for the 2018-19 total length of 439 kms, would Rashtriya Sway- SPORT “You have given us 11 reports and its probe was going on. Th e Viswathe police forces and civilians, people of the state. PALAKKAD: NEW DELHI: including school students. be prepared at a cost of Rs 20 amsevak Sangh (RSS) chief of Enforcement Directorate (ED) “Vehicle number of visitors have KOLKATA: Th e 69th Republic Addressing the gathering Agri ministry official’s residence Hindu Parisad (VHP) Th on e chief minister also crore," Khattar said. Mohan Bhagwat on Friday NADAL ADVANCES TO 2ND ROUND 15 and 18 reports of CBI. We must say, e probe is going on. Day was celebrated with pomp during a Republic Day func- to be traced. Th 2.15 crore in cash and about Monday claimed thatgreeted its people on this occasion. Expressing concern over unfurled the national fl ag at a the progress in the investigation has and gaiety acrosssearches West Bengal were carried out in tion at Rohtak, Haryana Chief some unfortunate incidents Bank account details of visitors have OUR CORRESPONDENT Rs 30 lakh worth jewellery was international convener PravinTh ousands of people gath- Minister Manohar Lal Khat- school run by Sangh workers amidst tight securityconnection on Friday. with alleged forg- ered at Red Road to witness the that occurred in the state been slow. Even now, when we see the to be looked into,” he told the bench, A hovering military heli- seized, the sources said. tar announced seven new in Palakkad city on India’s 69th Togadia (62) was detainedRepublic by Day parade. e seven new recently, the chief minister said I&B ministry gets FOR ADVERTISING 18th report of CBI, it says one case is ery and cheating in the issuance ey said the searches in rail projects. Th Republic Day. adding, “exercise has been done sub- NEW DELHI: Th ecopter CBI hasshowered rose petals - cate Th Rajasthan Police and laterA majorin attraction of the the incidents, especially those Bhagwat hoisted the trico- from over the venueof a ofphytosanitary offi certifi rail-projects, he said includes kindly contact at 9810195709 pending,” the bench, which also com- stantially. Th ey (SIT) have asked for connection with the alleged procession was the tableaux occurred against women, had lour at Vyasa Vidhya Peetam or recovered Rs 2.15 crorecial programme in cash here to greet the evening he was sent back Yamunanagar-Chandigarh prised Justices Kurian Joseph and A for plant-based imports from that er displayed it the Army's guns, hurt him. He noted that the Higher Secondary School, an six months (to complete the probe).” the dignitaries including Gov- forgery began on Saturday and via Naraingarh and Sadhaura, and jewellery worth about Rs various` countries. to Gujarat from Sola rocketaft launchers and spyder culprits involved in such inci- institution run by Vidya Bharti. [email protected] K Sikri, said. While maintaining that “substan- ernor K N Tripathi and other continued till today. Delhi- Sohna-Nuh-Feroz- dents have been nabbed. ` Up30 lakh from tothe residence of 5 lakh health e motorbike stunts cover for all was reported that he is ‘miss- Senior advocate R S Cheema, who During the searches at the missiles.See P6 Th pur Zhirka-Alwar, Farrukh- On Independence Day last 4,089 cr outlay tial progress” has been made into cial of thedignitaries. Union Th e searches were con- performed by the Army per- "Th e government will intro- a senior offi Extending his greetings to ing’ from his house. nagar-Jhajjar-Charkhi Dadri, year, Bhagwat had kicked up has been appointed a special public residence of R K Sasihar, plant ducted at 24 locations in Kolkata sonnel were also cheered by duce a stringent law in the next a row by hoisting the national FOR SUBSCRIPTION the probe, he urged the court to list agriculture ministry,the posted people in of the state on the cer, Regional Jind-Hisar, Bhiwani-Loharu, protection offi the audience. session of the state Assembly to fl ag at the government-aided prosecutor (SPP) by the top court the matter aft er 3-4 months, butDHIRENDRA the KUMARoccasion, Tripathi said every- and two locations in New Delhi. Karnal-Yamunanagar and rail- SIMONTINI BHATTACHARJEE Kolkata. ce, Kolkata, Rs Th e 'unity in brotherhood' deal with such incidents. Karnakiammanley Highersaid Sec-while presenting the kindly contact at 8800854665 for coal scam cases, placed the SIT’s body should resolveQuarantine to secure Offi way sliding project in Manesar or bench posted it for hearing in the sec- Th e CBI sources said the tableau from the state, which "In this law, a provision of ondary School, fl outing an status report on record and said the the dreams of founding fathers for Maruti Udyog. death penalty for the rape of a budget. ond week of March. Amit Datta was rejected by the Centre for Th e state government has, order by the Palakkad collec- [email protected] team was trying to trace the number of the nation. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Republic Day Parade at Red Road in Kolkata on Friday this Republic Day procession, child below 12 years of age will e order had stated that NEW DELHI: In a major"We must renew our pledge in collaboration with Railway tor. Th Aiming to put a check on NEW DELHI: The Ministry state and three wings of the was also included in the Red 27 JANUARY 2018be made," he added. heads of departments have to for unity and national integ- ter Mamata Banerjee. Ministry, constituted Haryana decision aimed at providing Tripathi hoisted the Indian Armed Forces were also Road parade on Friday. hoist the tricolour.the rise in tuberculosis cases, of Information and Broadcast- rity of our nationSoon, on this very affordableA host healthof her cabinet col- present cover there. for all national Tricolour at Red Road cials of the Th e RSS had said that the IN COMBINATION WITH EXISTING WAYS SUCH AS FINGERPRINT OR IRIS SCAN special occasion," he said in a leagues, senior offi affordable healthcare facilities in the presence of Chief Minis- state government’sthe government circular, has decided ing got an outlay of about Rs statement. to all, Union Finance Minis- laying downto guidelinesprovide for Rs 500 to every TB 4,089 crore in the Union Bud- `5,000 cr health insurance scheme on anvilGovt to upgrade village health hoisting the national fl ag in ter Arun Jaitley on Thursday cent while state governments governmentpatient and educational for nutritional sup- get 2018-19, a dip of 7.25 per After virtual IDs, UIDAI allowsannounced anface ambitious andIndia’s 69thDHIRENDRA R-Day KUMAR celebrated across thewould bearworld the rest,” the centressources into wellness clinics institutions,port was not per binding month on for the dura- cent as compared to Rs 4,409 said. Bhagwat wanted probably world’s largest health cant tion of their treatment. The crore for the current fiscal. NEW DELHI: In a signifi According to sources,DHIRENDRA the KUMAR all to follow in ord- scheme has been prepared by protection scheme in his Union move aimed at providing aff In a move government has allocated However, the allocation for haar authentication Niti Aayog in consultationNEW withDELHI: letter and spirit Budget 2018-19. able health coverage to every aimed at ce strengthening health- the guidelinesadditional in Rs 600 crore for its 2018-19 is higher by Rs 13.42 recognition for Aad Th e new method will also be common man, the Centre has the Prime Ministers’ care Offi system in rural areas, the Asallowed per the “on scheme, need basis”. the gov- planned to roll out a Rs 5,000- (PMO) and other stakehold-government has decided to India’simplementation. Constitution crore as against the revised OUR CORRESPONDENT Monday’s move comes close on ers, including the Ministries‘upgrade’ of all sub-centres into ernment has pledged to procant -over- crore health insurance scheme wellness clinics which would e RSS has Inmaintained another that major push to amount of Rs 3,605.11 crore the heels of the most signifi Finance, Health, etc. it. Th vide health insurance cover for all. be equipped with all the needed there washealthcare, nothing wrong inthe Finance Min- for 2017-18. formed by merging the Direc- Th e UIDAI on Monday haul of Aadhaar system by the UIDAI According to sources, the According to the proposal,facilities to treat and screen Bhagwat hoisting the national NEW DELHI: ering from com- permitted face recognition as additional of up tolast Rs week 5 lakhwhen itto allowed everyone individu- government has proposed to workers availing healthcarepatients suff fl ag in theister school said as every that citi- the government Prasar Bharati, which torate of Advertising and Visual facilities through the Employ-mon diseases. zen has the right to do so. means of Aadhaar authentication to be annuallyals to yearly create and basis use afor virtual sec ID- ca-to provide insurance cover to all Th e Health Ministry would ment’s fi rst positive initiative Bothalso the ruling plans Communist to upgrade 24 dis- runs Doordarshan (DD) and Publicity (DAVP), Directorate avoid sharing their unique identifi ees’ State Insurance Corpora- Th e sub-centres are the in the direction of health for all, used in combination with existing ways residents living below poverty 2 lakh would not get an exemp- spend above Rs 500 crore on building blocks of our health- Party of India-Marxist(CPI-M) ondary and tertiary hospital tion (ESIC) would alsothe get upgradation the of sub-centres, which we have been demand- and thetrict-level opposition Congress medical in colleges to All India Radio (AIR), got of Field Publicity (DFP) and such as fi ngerprint or iris scan. tion numbers when using government line (BPL) free, which means The 69th Republic Day was celebrated at the Embassy of India in care system in rural areas as e deci- tion and they would have to pay option to enrol themselveswhich are popularly known as ing for several years. Th the state had asked the govern- Th e move will enable easy authen- care. Theand otherfirst-of-its-kind services. pubBangladesh- Foreignthey Minister don’t Abul have Hassan to Mahmood pay any Ali pre-along with Jakarta on Friday. Prakash Gupta, Charge de Affairs, hoisted the e min- one sub-centre caters to the sion would defi nitely help poor ensure that there is at least one more than half of the share in Song and Drama Division t of the premium, which would be Jacha Bacha Kendra. Th healthcare needs of 5,000 pop- ment to register case against Users will, from March 1, haveIndia’s the High Commissioner to Bangladesh Harsh Vardhan Shringla16 JANUARYNational Flag at the Embassy 2018 premises under the national health insur- patients.” tication for those individuals who face lic insurance programme will mium to avail the benefi very nominal. istry has sought a similar allo- ulation in plain areas and 3,000 the RSSgovernment chief for defying the medical college the total outlay i.e. about Rs (S&DD), got Rs 174.29 crore option of generating a 16-digitduring vir- the occasion ance scheme. “Th e government must e gov- diffi culty in other biometric authenti- insurance coverage during “Th e benefi ciaries would cation from Finance Ministry. population in hilly, tribal and government directive. Th be launchedtual identity as National mapped to Health their Aadhaar “Most of the issues haveNotably, been the sub-cen- ensure the availability of a qual- ernmentfor had every also sought three an parliamentary 2,820.56 crore. But the alloca- this budget. cation like fi ngerprint and iris. their treatment even in private get insurance cover between backward areas. ifi ed doctor so that patients get an additional option for all residentsProtection to number Scheme that can (NHPS).be shared with tele- fi nalised. Th e ministry tresin con-were established with the As per the upgradation explanationconstituencies. from the school tion for the public broadcaster DAVP was allocated Rs Th e facility is being allowed only old age or hard work conditions,” the hospitals. Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh under objective to provide primary the treatment as per medical management. Bhagwat will have inclusive authentication. It shall com companies and others at the time Th e sources further said that sultation with other stakehold- plan, the government is plan- protocols. It’s a fact that about in a “fusion mode” that is along with Unique Identifi cation Authority of While announcing the flag- world’s largest government-the schemein the for world.” their treatment nalisefacilities the amounthealthcare to of facilities treat to pregnantand screenning to provide non-communicable common diseasesattend a three-dayMeanwhile, camp of RSS the experts is 5.87 per cent lower than Rs 71.42 crore in 2017-18 budget, be allowed only in fusion mode along of authenticating their identity. ciaries earning less than ers would fi women, mothers, etc and create ties at the 80 per cent ailments are com- workers in Palakkad, in which other existing means of authentication, India (UIDAI) said. benefi which would be part of the cen- diagnostic facili mon and can be screened and ce bearers with one more authenticationship factor scheme From in June the 1,Union 2018, it Bud will be- com-funded health care programme. Notably, the Millennium e premium very soon,”patients theawareness sources suffering among masses from about sub-centres com- soand that screening maternal and child healthmore havethan 5,000 criticised offi the scheme pro- 2,996.70 crore allocated in DFP Rs 67.60 crore and S&DD and will be available by July 1, 2018, an As of now, two modes of biomet- ngerprint or Rs 2 lakh would be exempted diff erent schemes being run by managed at the primary level. combined with either fi pulsory for all agencies, which under- trally sponsored scheme. Th said. of common diseases such as of the Sangh will participate, offi cial release said. ngerprint authen- get 2018-19, Jaitley said, “We Adequatefrom paying funds the premium, will be while pro -CentrePost would had contribute first reported60 per- about mon diseases.the government. services. Also,Th e move these would centres help in mak- willsources viding said. Matters health related insurance cover 2017-18 budget. Rs 45.70 crore. ric authentication, fi iris or OTP to be able to authenticate take authentication, to accept the diabetics, tuberculosis, cancer ing a healthy India,” Nigam “Th is facility is going to help in will launch a flagship National videdbenefi for smoothciaries earning implementa above Rs - the launching of an affordable AnnouncingGiven that there the are oversame, could the be done provideat the upgraded free essential drugs andto organisationto all. and“The expansion the announced the Besides, Prasar Bharati was The Directorate of Adver- tication and iris authentication, are an Aadhaar number holder success- 1.56 lakh sub-centres in the said. of Sangh’s activities in the state inclusive authentication of those who virtual IDs from their users. centres only. As per latest report, there allowed under Aadhaar. fully,” UIDAI said. Health Protection Scheme to tion of this programme.” health insurance cover for all in Financecountry, Minister strengthening said, the “As wellHailing- thediagnostic move, Manish services.” are toscheme be discussed atwithout the meet. any prepara- allocated additional Rs 315 tising and Visual Publicity is are not able to biometrically authenti- e face authentication provides infrastructure of all such village were 1,56,231 sub centres In his Republic Day address, ngerprints, “Th nitely Nigam, the general secretary of cate due to their worn out fi cover over 10 crore poor and Hailing the Union Budget, its January 16 edition. Also, this ness centressub-centres wouldare thedefi founda- “I am committing(SCs), 25,650 primary Rs health1,200 Bhagwattions. wanted There all to follow is in no clarity about crore for 2018-19, a dip of 26.58 the nodal agency of the cen- Federation of Resident Doctors centres (PHCs) and 5,624 com- help in addressing common ail- Association (FoRDA), said, letter and spirit the guidelines vulnerable families (approxi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi paper in its January 27 edition tion ofments India’s and screening health of hyper- system, crore in thismunity budget health centres for (CHCs) this in India’sthe Constitution.potential beneficiaries and per cent from Rs 430 crore for tral government for advertising “It’s a good move of the gov- functioning in the country. mately 50 crore beneficiaries) said, “Ayushman Bharat will hadOver 300 first people participatedreported to celebrate about India’s 69thgov Republic- Daythe at 1.5tension, lakh diabetes, centres cancers, will etc, bringernment. It wouldflagship be govern- programme and I also the mechanism its implemen- 2017-18. The amount is grant- on behalf of various minis- Indian Ambassador to Japan Sujan R Chinoy and Japanese officials the residence of India’s ambassador to Netherland HE Venu Rajamony a senior offi cial said. providing coverage up to Rs 5 duringhelp the 69th 10 Republic crore Day celebration families in Tokyo in on Friday their ernment’s decision to upgrade health care system closer to the invite contribution of the pri- tation. The government has in-aid for ‘Kisan’ and ‘Arun tries, departments, public sec- lakh per family per year for sec- medical need. This is the big- all 1.5 lakh sub-centres into homes of people. These cen- vate sector through CSR and not even discussed the scheme Prabha’ channels. tor firms and autonomous ondary and tertiary care hos- gest ever government-spon- wellness clinics that would be tres will provide comprehen- philanthropic institutions in with states --- the implement- The Bureau of Outreach organisations funded by the Wanted gangster Gounder, 'Expedite land acquisition for cial said. roads'Th is is in addition to the Veteran Bengali acquisition," the offi NHIDCL so as to augment pitalization. This will be the sored health care programme equipped with all the needed sive health care, including for adopting theseTh e Nationalcentres,” Highways Jait and- ing bodies,” an expert said. and Communication, the entity government. OUR CORRESPONDENT the capacity of the agencies actress Supriya accomplice killed in Punjab Infrastructure Development involved in development and Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL), maintenance of highways in the NEW DELHI: Concerned over an arm of the road transport AHEAD OF UNION BUDGETmonths, Gounder remained on region. Last year, Road Trans- Devi dies CHANDIGARH: Notori- delays in land acquisition for and highways ministry, is exe- the run. port and Highways Minister e ous Punjab gangster Vicky highway projects in the29 North pc cut in Cabinet Ministers’cuting highway projects in the Nitin Gadkari had said, "Th Vicky Gounder's real name Gounder and accomplice Prem East, the Centre has sought the North East. governmentOver is planning to three-fold increase in Nat’l was Harjinder Bhullar alias intervention of offi cials in the Th e Cabinet in July last Lahoriya were killed in a shoot- Jinder, a resident of Sarawan invest about Rs 1.45 lakh crore out along the Punjab-Rajasthan region for expediting the pro- year had cleared the Rs 1,630 Bodla village in former Chief cial has said. in the North East for develop- border in south-west Punjab, cess, a top offi - crore project for widening and ment of National Highways." Minister Parkash Singh Badal's In Mizoram alone, thetravelling, offi other allowancesupgradation of 65 km Imphal- police sources said on Friday. It plans to invest about home turf Lambi. cial said, projects worth Rs Moreh stretch in Manipur, Reports said both were Gounder was suspected Rs 48,000 crore in Assam, Rs killed by a police team chas- 6,000 crore are facing land which is part of the Asian 22,000 crore in Manipur andNutrition Mission funds to be behind a fatal attack on acquisition hurdles and the Highway project, providing ing Gounder based on reliable another notorious gangster OUR CORRESPONDENT craft utilised for VVIP travel,” Rs 20,000 crore in Nagaland information on his where- state government has been road connectivity to eastern for building roads. Sukha Kahlwan near Phagwara requested to expedite the "Th ere have been delays in nations like Th ailand. abouts. Further details were town, 135 km from here, in years, to upgrade the infra- land acquisitionaccording for highway to the budget pre- NEWProjects worthDELHI: Rs 17,000 The National nutrition, anaemia and low- Rs 6,000 each to pregnant awaited. Gounder was evad- acquisition. structure in the region. Th e government has taken crore are planned in Sikkim, January 2015. Kahlwan was in Th ese projects thatNEW are JICA DELHI: About Rs 295projects insented north eastern today states byup many Finance road improvement Min- Nutrition Mission (NNM) birth weight babies and aims to women and lactating mothers ing arrest since November police custody and on his way A total of 197 road devel- including the Imphal-Moreh Rs 12,000 crore in Mizoram, 2016 when he made a sensa- funded are being undertaken in opment projects are being projects under Special Accel- Rs 10,000 crore in Arunachal KOLKATA: Veteran Bengali for a court hearing when gang- crore has been earmarked forhighway istersection inArun Manipur Jaitley. under the Ministry of Women benefit 10 crore people across to compensate them for wage tional escape from the maxi- eight packages, a top NHIDCL implemented under various erated Road Development Pradesh and Rs 8,000 crore fi lm actress Supriya Devi died sters attacked him. Gounder and a 350 km JICA funded mum-security Nabha Central offi cial said. programmes and schemes of Programme for North-East each in Meghalaya and Tripura, of a severe cardiac arrest at her ve and other gangsters were run- Th e governmentexpenditure is plan- on salaries andproject in Mizoram.A total We have of forRs better 418.49 connectivity crore in the and Child Development the country. loss. An amount of Rs 2,594 Jail in Punjab along with fi ning their gangs and issuing the road transport and high- sought state government's he had said. residence here early on Friday, other prisoners, including two ning to undertaketravel highway byways Cabinet ministry in the ministers, north east- has been allocatedregion. for this pur- (WCD) has received a major A total amount of Rs 24,700 crore was granted last year to her daughter said. She was 85. threats and extorting money projects worth about Rs 1.45 intervention expediting land terrorists. from people while lodged in ern states. Born in 1933, Supriya Devi AGENCIES lakh crore, spreadministers over 2-3 of state and ex-prime pose for 2017-18. boostR-Day: in the 14 SSBUnion Budget with crore has been set aside for the the programme, which aims to While the Punjab Police Punjab jails. was known for her work over rearrested fi ve escapees in a few rm's director fi ve decades. She had made her ministers for the 2018-19Gujarat-based About Rs 59.81 crore has anof over- cials awardedthree-fold increase in WCD ministry for the next benefit 51.6 lakh women. debut in Uttam Kumar-star- rer 'Basu Parivar' in 1952 and financial year, which is a reduc- been earmarked for meeting its budget for the next finan- financial year, a paltry one Prime Minister Narendra er 'Sonar re safety norms in restaurants: SC President's medal never looked back aft Ensure strict  tion of 29the per safety cent of general from public over arrested, the administrative sent to ED expensescustody cial year. per cent increase over the Rs Modi’s pet project Beti Bachao Harin' opposite Uttam Kumar "We can take judicial Gagan Dhawan in November As per the law, the owners always override the right of an OUR CORRESPONDENT OUR CORRESPONDENT in 1959. notice of an incidentRs occurred400 crore allocated for the of Cabinet Secretariatlast year. While Garg and is cur- An amount of Rs 3,000 21,236 crore allocated to it last Beti Padhao will get Rs 280 NEW DELHI: Holding that would be granted permission individual". 'Chowringhee', 'Bagh Bandi in recent past in a restaurant rently in judicial custody, Dha- Fourteen offi - safety of people is the "supreme subject to fulfi lment of the vari- ongoing fiscal."Similarly, with a view to NEW DELHI:Chemical A Director Weapons of Conven- croreNEW DELHI: has been set aside for it, year. A major chunk of it -- Rs crore as compared to Rs 200 Khela' and 'Meghe Dhaka Tara' law" which could not be com- in Mumbai where life of sev- rm wan was granted bail in January ous condition including that avert any untoward incident re Gujarat-based pharma fi cials of the border guard- were among her classics. promised at any cost, the eral innocent people sitting in due to the breaking of fi 4. All three were arrested under She received the Padma the material used in the build- An outlay of Rs 295.81was on tionFriday sent(CWC) to one day during 2018-19. asing comparedforce Sashastra Seema to BalRs 950 crore 16,334 crore -- is for anganwadi crore for the current financial Supreme Court has directed the restaurants were lost due may be for any reasons in the the Prevention of Money Laun- (SSB) were decorated with the Shri and West Bengal govern- ing there should not pose any to lapses in ensuring compli- custody of Enforcement Direc- dering Act (PMLA). the authorities to ensure strict kind of fi re hazard and there crore has licensedbeen premises, made appropriate for the torate, whichThere arrested him lasthas been minor lastPresident's year. police medals for services. year. ment's highest civilian award re safety norms ance of safety measures. Yet c safety measures must Th ey were named as compliance of fi should be at least one emer- specifi night in a money laundering meritorious and distinguished Banga Vibhushan, besides the in hotels, restaurants and other another incidentcouncil of the sim- ofbe ministers carried out under tothe guid-meet increase in budgetaccused in thefor cases theby the ED However, this was on Despite demands from An amount of Rs 500 crore gency exit. It also says that the ese case related to an alleged Rs e ED registered service on Republic Day. Filmfare East Lifetime Achieve- public places to avoid recur- ilar nature occurred few 46 ance of a team of experts. Th and the CBI. Th Th ose awarded included ment Award. restaurants would be allowed to expenditure on salaries, sump5,000- crorePrime bank fraudMinister’s case. Office (PMO). expected lines as the Union activists for increasing the allo- will be transferred to the Nirb- rence of Uphaar incident and years before in Upahar theatre steps are in public interest and a money laundering case in Assistant Director K M Cari- She is survived by her hold shows which are immoral in Delhi where several inno- Metropolitan Magistrate this instance aft er taking cog- the recent tragedy in Mumbai and indecent. tuary andit shouldother be givenallowances precedence Sumeet AnandA total sent Rajb- of Rs 50.35 crore has Cabinetappa, the senior had, most in publicity December last cation for the Pradhan Man- haya Fund, which was set up daughter. pub which claimed lives of 11 cent people lost their life due by the Commissioner of Police nisance of an earlier CBI FIR. "Very saddened at the Th e association of restau- hushan Omprakash Dixit to offi cer of the force. people. to non-observanceand of travel safety notby only Cabinet at the time of minis grant- - been allocated forTh meeting e CBI had booked the Ster- year,Th eapproved offi cer, who joined Rs 9,046 crore tri Matru Vandana Yojana, the to enhance the safety of the President Ram Nath Kovind meetingpassing with of legendaryUnion Financeactress of Minister Arun Jaitley, rantsalong challenged with the Pratap provision custody aft er special pub- "It is the prime duty, rather measures. When such inci- ing of the license but also by ling Biotech, its directors the SSB in 1989, was deco- Bengal, Supriya Chowdhury saying that government was ters, ministers of state and ex-lic prosecutoradministrative Nitesh Rana, expenses of the for the NNM for a period of scheme has in fact seen a mar- women. This takes the total statutory duty, of the police dents occur, they never oblit- doing a regular inspection of Chetan Jayantilal Sandesara, rated with the distinguished Shukla, MOS (Finance), Pon. Radhakrishnan,(Debi). We will MOS fondly (Finance), remem- Dr. Hasmukh Adhia,putting Secretary unreasonable (Revenue) restric- & appearing for the ED, said his personnel/administration of erate from the memories of the the licensed premises with- Dipti Chetan Sandesara, Rajb- medal for rendering excep- ber her through her fi lms. Con- tions which hampered their citizen and leaveprime a message ministers. to custodialPMO interrogation during was the next fiscal, up three years (2017-2020). eld of ginal drop with Rs 2,400 crore amount in the fund, since it Finance Secretary with others at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday,every state to maintainin New and Delhi PIC/MPOST out any lapse on his part," the e ED had sought 14 hushan Omprakash Dixit, tional services in the fi dolences to her family and business. all the stakeholders that steps required. Th Nitin Jayantilal Sandesara and give precedence to the safety Th e bench, however, said “This alsobench said.includes provi- more than Rs 2 crore against Rs publicityThe andNNM perception strives and to reduce set aside for it. was instituted in 2013, to Rs fans," West Bengal Chief Min- for strict compliance must be days custody for the accused. Vilas Joshi, chartered accoun- e offi - and the morality of the peo- that making it obligatory to Th e association also raised Th e magistrate, who was on border management. Th ister Mamata Banerjee said in ple. Indeed, both are important taken to avoidsion any such for recur- maintenance of air- 48.23 crore for 2017-18.tant Hemant Hathi, Garg andthe level of stunting, under- The programme provides 3,500 crore. MPOST obtain a licence to display the issue on why such restric- special duty on Friday, directed ed persons in cer, at present, is chronicling a tweet. and lie at the heart of the doc- rence in future at any place. We tions were not imposed while some unidentifi Expressing grief at the cabaret, discotheque or live the agency to produced the the history of the paramilitary trine that the welfare of an indi- hope that all the stakeholders conducting shows on tra- connection with the alleged force that is tasked to guard demise of Supriya Devi, leg- band was a reasonable restric- accused before the court con- vidual must yield to that of the will keep our observations in ditional dance like Bharat bank fraud case. Indian borders with Nepal and endary actor Soumitra Chatter- tion and turned down the plea mind," it said. cerned tomorrow. It had alleged that the com- community," a bench of Justices of owners to declare the law Natyam and folk art and music. Th is is the third arrest in Bhutan. jee, who acted with her in 'Jodi R K Agrawal and A M Sapre Th e court said that life of Th e bench, however, said that pany had taken loans of over Rs Th e SSB is about 80,000 Jantem' besides many others, unconstitutional. the case. Th e agency had ear- observed while upholding Kar- general public would be at cabaret, discotheque and live 5,000 crore from a consortium personnel strong and works said they had together been in It said that the conditions lier this month arrested a for- ` nataka government's decision risk of any untoward incident band attracted more crowd led by Andhra Bank which had under the command of the 2.95L cr allocated forensured defence the safety and the wel- budget fi lms for many decades. if safety measures were not mer Director of Andhra Bank, turned into non-performing making it mandatory for res- fare of the general public who and it could have an element Anup Prakash Garg, and a Union Home Ministry. Supriya Devi's contempo- taurant owners to get prior per- adhered to by the owners of assets. regularly visits such restaurants of indecency which neededAGENCIES to Delhi-based businessman OUR CORRESPONDENT rary and veteran actress Sabitri mission for holding live music the restaurants and "the pub- be controlled. mateChattopadhyay of Rs said,2.79 "I cannot lakh crore for to take food and witness the lic interest, the welfare and band, cabaret dance and disco- live performances. thebelieve defence this news. budgetWe regularly in theques 2017-18, in their premises. NEW DELHI: An outlay of Rs thetalked increase over phone." in allocation has Two defence industrial corridors 2.95 lakh crore was today set been 5.91 per cent but com- aside for the defence budget pared to the budget outlay of NEW DELHI: The Indian defence forces in the last for the next fiscal which is an Rs 2.74 lakh crore, the hike is government will develop two three-and-half years. increase of 7.81 per cent over 7.81 per cent. defence industrial produc- “The government will last year’s Rs 2.74 lakh crore. Out of Rs 2,95,511 crore tion corridors and bring out take measures to develop two Out of the total allocation, allocated for the financial year an industry-friendly military defence industrial production the capital outlay for the three 2018-19, Rs 99,947 crore has production policy to promote corridors in the country,” he defence services for purchase been pegged for capital out- the defence industry, Finance said. of new weapons, aircraft, war- lay which includes expenditure Minister Arun Jaitley said on Jaitley said the government ships and other military hard- on modernisation of the three Thursday. would also bring out an indus- ware has been pegged at Rs forces, according to the defence In his budget speech here, try-friendly “defence produc- 99,947 crore. ministry. he appreciated the role played tion policy 2018” to promote The outlay for defence The revenue expenditure, by the armed forces in meet- domestic production by the budget amounted to 12.10 per which covers payment of sal- ing challenges on the country’s public sector, private sector cent of the total budget of Rs ary, maintenance of estab- borders as well as in manag- and MSMEs. 24,42,213 crore for 2018-19. lishments and other related ing the internal security envi- He said a number of ini- In his budget speech, expenditure, has been pegged ronment, both in Jammu and tiatives had been taken to Finance Minister Arun Jait- at Rs 1,95,947 crore. Kashmir and the North East. develop and nurture India’s ley appreciated the role played A separate amount of Rs Jaitley said a lot of empha- intrinsic defence production by the armed forces in meet- 1,08,853 crore has been set sis had been laid on mod- capability to make the nation ing challenges on the country’s aside over the above the total ernising and enhancing the self-reliant on its defence borders as well as in man- allocation for the paying pen- operational capability of the needs. MPOST aging the internal security sion to defence personnel. environment, both in The amount for defence take measures to develop two He said a number of initia- Jammu and Kashmir and the pension is an increase of 26.60 defence industrial production tives had been taken to develop Northeast. per cent over the allocation of corridors in the country,” he and nurture India’s intrinsic He said the government will Rs 85,740 crore last year. said. defence production capability develop two defence industrial In his address, Jaitley said a Jaitley said the government to make the nation self-reliant production corridors and bring lot of emphasis had been laid would also bring out an indus- on its defence needs. out an industry- friendly mili- on modernising and enhanc- try-friendly “defence produc- The minister said private tary production policy to pro- ing the operational capability tion policy 2018” to promote investment in defence pro- mote the domestic defence of the defence forces in the last domestic production by the duction had been opened up, industry. three-and-half years. public sector, private sector including liberalising foreign Compared to revised esti- “The government will and MSMEs. direct investment. AIR POLLUTION RINGS A BELL UDAN to connect 56 unserved Special scheme soon airports, says Finance Minister NEW DELHI: Finance Min- ister Arun Jaitley on Thursday NEW DELHI: As many as 56 unserved airports and 31 said a special scheme will be unserved helipads will be connected under the government’s executed with Delhi govern- regional air connectivity scheme, Finance Minister Arun Jait- ment and adjoining states to ley said on Thursday. address the rising air pollution Presenting the Budget for 2018-19, Jaitley also said that in the National Capital. the government has proposed expansion of airport capacity Presenting the Union Bud- by more than five times to handle a billion trips a year under get 2018-19, the minister also suggested heavy penalties for a new initiative. said steps will be taken to subsi- burning agricultural waste, “In the last three years, the domestic air passenger traffic dise the machinery required for and more incentives for farm- grew at 18 per cent per annum and our airline companies placed management of crop residue. ers to prevent alarmingly poor orders for more than 900 aircraft,” he said. “A special scheme will be air quality in Delhi-NCR and The regional air connectivity scheme or UDAN (Ude Desh implemented to support the adjoining areas. ka Aam Nagrik) launched last year seeks to connect unserved efforts of the governments The Survey said due to and under-served airports as well as make flying more afford- of Haryana, Punjab, Uttar burning of paddy fields after able for the masses. Pradesh and the NCT of Delhi harvesting by farmers mainly The finance minister said that UDAN “shall connect 56 to address air pollution and to from north India, the resultant unserved airports and 31 unserved helipads across the country”, subsidise machinery required smoke gets carried by winds to adding that operations have already started at 16 such airports. for in-situ management of crop Delhi and beyond, adding to “Sarkar ki iss pahal se hawai chappal pehnne wale nagrik bhi residue,” he said. the existing suspended particu- hawai jahaj mein yatra kar rahe hain (With this initiative, peo- Unveiling the last full-year late matter (SPM) and noxious ple wearing slippers are also travelling in aircraft),” Jaitley said. budget of the current BJP- led substances that clog lungs. With regard to expanding airport capacity, Jaitley said bal- government in Parliament, he Citing various reports, ance sheet of AAI would be leveraged to raise more resources said air pollution in Delhi- the survey noted that Delhi for funding the expansion plans. NCR region has been a cause accounts for one of the State-owned Airport Authority of India (AAI) manages 124 of concern. unhealthiest cities in the world airports. MPOST The Economic Survey had in terms of air pollution. 6 nation mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 2 February, 2018 SC collegium recommends Sonia calls for oppn unity inside, outside Parliament OUR CORRESPONDENT across country on caste and Rahul Gandhi also stressed names of new CJs for 10 HCs religious lines. Constitutional on the point that while there NEW DELHI: Sonia Gandhi institutions are being under- may be differences among some NEW DELHI: The Supreme The Centre did not get back to retire,” the collegium said. on Thursday called for opposi- mined,” Sonia Gandhi was parties in different states, these Court collegium on Thursday to the collegium after the latter The collegium put forward tion unity on issues of national quoted as saying. should be resolved amicably made public the names it has refused to acknowledge its con- the same ground for approv- importance both inside and This is the first time she among different constituents. recommended for appoint- cern with respect to the clause. ing the elevation of Justice outside Parliament as she led an opposition meet after It was also discussed at the ment as chief justices of 10 The notification said that Dominic. chaired a meeting of leaders of handing over the baton of meeting that it was natural for high courts. the collegium has recom- Justice Abhilasha Kumari, 17 non-NDA parties. Congress president to her son those parties who are not part The recommendations, mended the names of acting a judge in the Gujarat High The UPA chairperson told Rahul Gandhi. Sonia Gandhi of the government and did not made on January 11 by the chief justices of Calcutta and Court, has been recommended opposition leaders that they also sought to garner support believe in NDA ideology to collegium comprising Chief Kerala HCs as chief justices of to be appointed as the chief jus- should set aside their differ- of opposition parties to put up come together under one front Justice Dipak Misra, and Jus- their own high courts consid- tice of Manipur HC. ences on state issues and come a united front to plan a joint to take on the NDA. tices J Chelameswar and Ran- ering their retirement was due The name of Justice Ajay together to take on the ruling strategy for the ongoing Bud- Top leaders who attended jan Gogoi, have been posted this year. Kumar Tripathi of the Patna BJP at the national level. get Session of Parliament and the meeting included former on the official website of the The collegium has approved High Court has been proposed “We should altogether work towards larger opposi- prime minister Manmohan apex court. elevation of Justice Jyotirmay for appointment as chief jus- adopt a common approach tion unity to take on the BJP Singh, senior Congress lead- The recommendations Bhattacharya and Justice Ant- tice of Chhattisgarh HC, while and strategy both inside and in upcoming polls. ers Ahmed Patel, Ghulam Nabi have been made for the high ony Dominic as chief justices Justice Surya Kant has been outside Parliament... There can Leaders of various oppo- Azad and Mallikarjun Kharge, courts of Delhi, Meghalaya, of Calcutta and Kerala HCs recommended for elevation as be differences among parties in sition parties congratulated NCP supremo Sharad Pawar Chhattisgarh, Calcutta, Kar- incumbent chief justices -- of Court, has been approved for respectively. chief justice of the Himachal states, but there should not be Sonia and Rahul Gandhi and Praful Patel, National Con- nataka, Telangana and Andhra Chhattisgarh and Meghalaya appointment as the chief jus- “It is made clear that the Pradesh HC. differences on national issues for the victory in Rajasthan ference chief Farooq Abdul- Pradesh, Tripura, Himachal HCs-- for transfer to other high tice of Meghalaya High Court. collegium while making the Justice Ajay Rastogi, a and we should stand unitedly. bypolls and for making a good lah, TMC’s Derek O’Brien, Pradesh, Kerala and Manipur. courts. The apex court also invoked above recommendation is con- judge of the Rajasthan High “We have to be alert on the beginning. CPI national secretary D Raja, The collegium has recom- While Chief Justice of the a provision of Memorandum scious of the fact that Justice Court, has been nominated violence being spread over reli- “Everyone was keen to see SP’s Ramgopal Yadav and mended Justice Aniruddha Chhattisgarh High Court, Jus- of Procedure (MoP), which is Jyotirmay Bhattacharya hails as chief justice of the Tripura gion and caste and many other its logical conclusion,” Azad Naresh Agrawal, besides CPI- Bose, a senior judge of the Cal- tice T B Radhakrishnan, has yet to be finalised, for recom- from Calcutta High Court and High Court. The collegium has issues that are of national con- said. Asked if today’s meeting M’s Mohammed Salim and cutta High Court, for appoint- been recommended to be mending appointment of chief is due to retire in September also recommended transfer of cern and we all have to come was the beginning of forming T K Rangarajan. JD-S leader ment as the chief justice of transferred to Telangana and justices of Calcutta and Kerala this year. Guwahati High Court judge together leaving aside differ- UPA-3, he said, “I will not say Kupendra Reddy, breakaway Delhi High Court, the posi- Andhra Pradesh HC, Justice High Courts. “In this connection, the col- Justice Hrishikesh Roy to Ker- ences,” senior Congress leader UPA-3.” JD-U leader Sharad Yadav, tion which was vacant since the Dinesh Maheshwari, Chief Both the Centre and the legium has invoked the provi- ala High Court. Ghulam Nabi Azad quoted The meeting, held at the RLD’s Ajit Singh, RJD’s Misa retirement of Justice G Rohini Justice of Meghalaya HC, has apex court collegium have sion of the Memorandum of At its meeting on January Gandhi as saying at the meet- Parliament Library Building, Bharati and Jaiprakash Narayan on April 13 last year. been proposed for the post of agreed on all provisions of Procedure which provides for 10, the collegium also recom- ing. “We have to work together is seen as part of efforts to gal- Yadav, JMM’s Sanjiv Kumar, Justice Gita Mittal has been the new chief justice of Karna- MoP barring the clause which elevation of a puisne(a term mended the elevation of Justice on issues of national impor- vanise support of all 17 par- AIUDF’s Badruddin Ajmal, the Acting Chief Justice of the taka HC. empowers the Union govern- used for any other judge who is Sheo Kumar Singh, currently tance. We have to be very care- ties most of which had come Kerala Congress’s Joy Abra- Delhi High Court since then. The name of Justice Tarun ment to reject any recom- junior to the chief justice) judge an Additional Judge, as a Per- ful as far as ideology of hate together during the presiden- him, IUML’s PK Kunhalikutti The collegium has also Agrawala, the senior-most mendation on the ground of as chief justice in his own high manent Judge of the Allahabad is concerned and there are tial and vice presidential polls and RPS’s N K Premchandran recommended names of two judge of the Allahabad High national security. court if he has one year or less High Court. MPOST rampant incidents of violence against the ruling party. were also present at the meet. Orissa HC grants No fresh violence in Kasganj; conditional bail NIA clears nine caught with to TMC MP ops intensified to nab 2 accused OUR CORRESPONDENT `36 cr in old currency notes Tapas Paul appeared to be under siege with ing a Tiranga Yatra, authorities the deployment of state police, deployed around 400 jawans OUR CORRESPONDENT ber 6 with 28 cartons, in four in the category of offences, CUTTACK: The Orissa High KASGANJ: No fresh violence PAC jawans and RAF person- of the RAF and the PAC, and vehicles, filled with demone- A special NIA court which the agency is mandated Court on Thursday granted was reported since last night in nel. Shops selling essential rushed eight ASPs, 14 COs and NEW DELHI: The NIA tised currency of Rs 1,000 and released them on to probe. The court, it said, may conditional bail to Trinamool Kasganj which now looks like items and medicines opened, 25 SHOs to bring the situation has cleared all nine persons, Rs 500 notes. The other two therefore like to take a decision Congress (TMC) MP Tapas an impregnable fortress due to though the number of custom- under control, Srivastava said. arrested in November last men were arrested in Srinagar bail on Thursday, to press charges under Speci- Paul, who was arrested by the the heavy deployment of gun- ers seemed less compared to The issue acquired a polit- year with over Rs 36 crore in the same day. officials said fied Bank Notes (Cessation of Central Bureau of Investiga- toting security personnel. other times. ical hue as leaders of vari- old currency notes, of terror A total of Rs 36.34 crore Liabilities) Act, 2017. tion (CBI) for his alleged role The Police Headquarters in “There has been no report ous parties sought to score a financing charges, officials said amount of old currency notes Section 5 of the Act bars in the Rose Valley Group chit Lucknow said combing opera- of any untoward incident since brownie point and the UP gov- here on Thursday. was seized from them. The probe agency informed any person from knowingly or fund scam. tions had been intensified to last night,” Superintendent of ernment came under fire over They had collected the The arrested were Delhi the special court here yester- voluntarily, holding, transfer- Justice J P Das directed the nab Naseem and Waseem. Police Piyush Srivastava said. the clashes. money with the intention of residents Pradeep Chauhan, day that the nine had noth- ring or receiving any specified TMC leader, who was arrested The two are brothers of Sal- According to an FIR and Yesterday in Shahjahan- exchanging it, officials in the Bhagwan Singh and Vinod ing to do with terror financing bank note after the expiry of in Kolkata on December 30, eem, the prime accused in the statements by some of the wit- pur, three people were injured probe agency said. Shreedhar Shetty, Deepak and wanted to exchange the old grace period. 2016, to deposit Rs one crore killing of Chandan Gupta, who nesses, Saleem had opened fire after volunteers clashed among A special NIA court Toprani of Mumbai, Ejajul currency notes, collected from Any one found guilty is in a nationalised bank and fur- was arrested yesterday. from the roof or balcony of his themselves during a ‘Tiranga’ released them on bail on Thurs- Hassan of Amroha, Jaswinder various places. punishable under section 7 nish two sureties of Rs two lakh Saleem, who is in his 30s, house. At least three shops, two rally being taken out by some day, officials said. Singh of Nagpur, and Jammu The nine could not explain with fine that may extend to Rs each. and his brothers, are accused of buses and a car were torched Hindu organisations, police The National Investigation and Kashmir residents Umar how they planned to exchange 10,000 or five times the amount Paul was also asked to sub- killing the 22-year-old college after Gupta died. said. Agency had arrested seven peo- Mushtaq Dar (Pulwama), the old currency, the officials of the face value of the specified mit his passport in the trial student, police officials said. After communal clashes Two persons were arrested ple from Connaught Place in Shahnawaz Mir (Srinagar) and said. NIA informed the court bank notes involved in the con- court and cooperate with the Meanwhile, Kasganj broke out on January 26 dur- following the incident. the national capital on Novem- Majid Yousuf Sofi (Anantnag). that their “crime” did not fall travention, whichever is higher. investigating officer in the case as and when required. Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt The court had kept its order I-T has tech to trace tax on Paul’s bail plea reserved on Salaries of Prez, VP, NATION BRIEFS December 13 last year. takes charge of Another TMC MP from criminals: CBDT chief CBI FILES CHARGE SHEET AGAINST RAM West Bengal, Sudip Bandyo- Governors hiked Chinar Corps padhyay, who was also arrested OUR CORRESPONDENT not responded to our messages. RAHIM IN CASTRATION CASE by the central probe agency “All those liable to pay tax OUR CORRESPONDENT Till now, the President, the SRINAGAR: Lt Gen A K NEW DELHI: The CBI on Thursday filed a charge sheet under similar charges last year, NEW DELHI: The Income Tax will have to come into the tax Vice President and the Gov- Bhatt has taken over as the against rape convict and Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gur- was granted conditional bail by (IT) department possessed the net. The tax department will NEW DELHI: The salaries ernors continued to get less 47th Corps Commander of meet Ram Rahim Singh and two doctors for alleged forc- the Orissa High Court on May technology to track suspicious go after them. We want the tax of the President and the Vice salaries as compared to the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, also ible castration of 400 followers of the sect, officials said. 19, 2017. MPOST transactions and black money base of the country to increase,” President have been increased top bureaucrats and service called the Chinar Corps, of and it would go after all those he said. to Rs 5 lakh and Rs 4 lakh per chiefs since the laws were not the Army, an army official said Ram Rahim, who is serving a 20-year jail term after being who were indulging in these With the help of technol- month respectively, in a recti- amended to rectify an anomaly today. convicted in two rape cases, has been charged along with Sudeep Lakhtakia crimes, the CBDT chief said ogy, the IT department was fication of an anomaly. with the implementation of the “Lt. Gen. Bhatt took over doctors Pankaj Garg and M P Singh. M P Singh, hailing on Thursday. tracking the tax evaders and Announcing the hike 7th Pay Commission’s recom- from Lt Gen J S Sandhu yester- from Delhi, is in judicial custody in one of the cases related takes over as NSG Calling it a “big challenge” consolidating its measures in in their salaries in his Bud- mendations two years ago. day, “ the official said. to vandalism that followed the conviction of the Dera chief for the department to bring this regard, Chandra said. get speech, Finance Minister After the implementation He said a befitting farewell last year, they said. They allegedly castrated the men at Director General the tax evaders into the IT net, The CBDT is the pol- Arun Jaitley said the emolu- of the 7th Pay Commission’s was given to Lt. Gen. the Sirsa-based dera telling the victims that it would lead Central Board of Direct Taxes icy-making body of the IT ments of the President, the Vice awards on January 1, 2016, the Sandhu, who is proceed- NEW DELHI: IPS officer (CBDT) Chairman Sushil department. Chandra said in President and the Governors Cabinet Secretary, who is the ing to New Delhi to assume to realisation of god through the dera chief, officials said. Sudeep Lakhtakia on Thurs- Chandra said they were get- developed countries, the share were last revised with effect top-most bureaucrat in the the charge of Military Secre- HC UPHOLDS QUASHING OF ORDER day took over as the Director ting all the required informa- of direct taxes was more than from January 1, 2006. “These country, gets Rs 2.5 lakh per tary (MS). “Lt. Gen. Sandhu General of the ‘black cats com- tion from the banks and other that of the indirect taxes. emoluments are proposed to month and a Secretary in the s tenure will be defined by the AGAINST ADITYANATH IN 2007 CASE mando’ force National Secu- establishments as part of their “We are moving towards be revised to Rs 5 lakh for the Union government draws Rs successful execution of Opera- ALLAHABAD: The Allahabad HC on Thursday upheld rity Guard (NSG). The post fell measure to check tax evasion. that and therefore, witness- President, Rs 4 lakh for the Vice 2.25 lakh per month. tion All Out launched by the vacant after incumbent chief S “The department’s action, ing the growth rate under the President and to Rs 3.5 lakh The President is also the Security Forces in which a large the quashing of a magistrate’s order that took cog- P Singh retired yesterday. post demonetisation, is for direct taxes category of late,” per month for the Governors,” supreme commander of all the number of terrorists were elim- nisance of a charge sheet against UP Chief Minister Lakhtakia, a 1984-batch everyone to see. We under- he added. he said, amidst thumping of three armed forces -- the Army, inated in the Valley,” the official Yogi Adityanath in connection with a 2007 riot case Indian Police Service (IPS) offi- took a number of steps that also The CBDT chief said a desk by the members in the Lok Air Force, and Navy. said. Lt. Gen. Sandhu also gave in Gorakhpur. Justice B K Narayana dismissed the cer of the Telangana cadre, was included enforcement action. number of steps were taken Sabha. As of now, the President However, the President’s impetus to improving the edu- petition filed by Rasheed Khan, at whose instance an till now serving as Special DG We have issued about two since the last budget to reduce gets Rs 1.50 lakh per month, current salary was less than the cation infrastructure, coach- FIR was registered against Adityanath and others at in the Central Reserve Police lakh notices to those who have the cash share in the economy, the Vice President Rs 1.25 lakh chiefs of the three armed forces, ing facilities, skill development, Force (CRPF) headquarters made deposits of over Rs 15 so that the generation of black and a Governor of a state Rs who draw a salary equivalent to sports and youth empower- police station Kotwali Gorakhpur, against the Ses- here. The Appointments Com- lakh post the note ban, but have money was curbed. 1.10 lakh. the cabinet secretary. ment, he added. MPOST sions Court verdict. The petitioner had challenged the mittee of the Cabinet (ACC), sessions court’s January 28, 2017 decision quashing headed by Prime Minister Nar- the Magistrate’s order on the grounds that he was endra Modi, had issued orders AYUSH Ministry allocation in not heard by the court. Appearing on behalf of the for his appointment as the NSG Fellowships for 1,000 B.Tech petitioner, counsel SFA Naqvi had submitted in the HC chief on January 19. that the petitioner being the informant in the case, was Lakhtakia, a post-graduate Budget increased by 13% in Business Administration, a necessary party, but the sessions judge set aside the will hold the top post of the students, 24 new med colleges order without impleading him. elite counter-terror force till OUR CORRESPONDENT Delhi, and autonomous bod- July next year, which is also his NEW DELHI: Fellowships for speech. The finance minister the students to pursue a PhD ies - such as All India Institute BOFORS CASE: CRUCIAL HEARING IN scheduled retirement. 1,000 top B.Tech students for announced that the govern- in IITs and Indian Institute of NEW DELHI: The Union of Ayurveda, Central Coun- SUPREME COURT TODAY The officer, apart from serv- pursuing a doctorate, 24 new ment will launch ‘Revitalising Science (IISc). “The students government on Thursday cil for Research in Ayurvedic ing at various positions in his medical colleges and a new Infrastructure and Systems in will also be rewarded with a proposed in the Union Bud- Sciences, National Institute NEW DELHI: A crucial hearing is listed for tomorrow home cadre and the elite com- funding mechanism for higher Education’ by 2022. handsome fellowship amount,” get to increase the outlay for of Homoeopathy, Kolkata - in the Supreme Court in the politically-sensitive Rs 64 mando force Greyhounds, has education institutes were “By 2022, every block with Jaitley said. To bridge the gap AYUSH Ministry by more under the ministry. crore Bofors pay-off case in which a BJP leader, who also worked with the Special among the key initiatives in the more than 50 per cent ST pop- between doctor-patient ratio than 13 per cent to Rs 1,626.37 For statutory and regula- is pursuing the matter for over a decade, has been Protection Group (SPG) for education sector announced in ulation and at least 20,000 in the country, the finance min- crore. tory bodies, the outlay is Rs asked to explain his locus in filing petition as a third over nine years. The Special the 2018-19 budget. tribal people will have ‘Ekala- ister proposed setting up of 24 The allocation to the min- 9.60 crore vis-a-vis Rs 7.99 party. Advocate Ajay Agrawal, who contested the Protection Group guards the An outlay of Rs 85,010 vya’ school at par with Navo- new government medical col- istry in the previous Budget crore in the last fiscal; while prime minister, former prime crore was on Thursday made by daya Vidayalas,” Jaitley said. leges by upgrading existing dis- was nearly Rs 1,429 crore. for autonomous bodies it is 2014 Lok Sabha election from Rae Bareli against the ministers and their immedi- Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley proposed setting up trict hospitals in the country. The total expenditure on Rs 906.70 crore compared to then Congress president Sonia Gandhi, has also filed ate family members. The NSG Jaitley for the education budget of two new full-fledged schools “The government aims to central sector schemes and Rs 804.30 crore in the previ- an application seeking recusal of Chief Justice Dipak was raised as the federal con- for the next fiscal. of planning and architecture set up at least one medical col- projects carried out by the ous budget. Misra from hearing the matter. The appeal filed by tingency force to counter ter- While Rs 35,010 crore have and also 18 schools of plan- lege for three Parliamentary ministry has been estimated Under medical and public him against the May 31, 2005 judgement of the Delhi rorists and hijack-like incidents been allocated for higher edu- ning and architecture to be constituencies,” he said. at Rs 71.36 crore. health head, the budget has HC quashing all charges against the accused persons in 1984. The commandos of cation, an amount of Rs 50,000 set up under the Indian Insti- In a major reform move For the year 2017-18, it was been increased to Rs 1,041.14 the force are based in five hubs crore has been earmarked for tutes of Technology (IITs) and for the higher education sec- Rs 68.86 crore, however it was crore compared to Rs 914.85 is listed for hearing tomorrow before the bench com- across the country, apart from school education. National Institutes of Tech- tor, the government has also increased to Rs 87.64 crore in allocated in the previous prising Chief Justice Misra and justices A M Khan- their main garrison in Gurga- “We have managed to get nology (NITs) as autonomous announced a new model for the revised Budget. Budget. wilkar and DY Chandrachud. During the last hearing on’s Manesar. children to school but qual- schools. funding infrastructure in the The allocation has been The AYUSH Ministry on January 16, the bench had asked Agrawal to They also render personal ity of education is still a con- A ‘Prime Minister Fel- centrally-funded higher edu- increased for statutory and is purposed with develop- explain his locus in filing the appeal and satisfy it how security to some of the most cern. Education will be treated lowship Scheme’ was also cational institutions, calling on regulatory bodies - Cen- ing, education and research could the matter be entertained at the instance of a high-profile VVIPs like Union holistically without segmen- announced for top 1,000 IITs, NITs and IIMs to pitch in tral Council of Homoeopa- in Ayurveda, Yoga and Natu- third party. Home Minister Rajnath and tation from class nursery to B.Tech students in the coun- with 25 per cent of total funds thy and Central Council of ropathy, Unani, Siddha and some chief ministers. MPOST 12th,” Jaitley said in his budget try to provide opportunity to needed. MPOST Indian Medicine in New Homoeopathy. nation 7 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 2 February, 2018 mp Fadnavis hails Govt fixes MSP for farm produce Rlys prepares for major Budget; says will boost economy, at 1.5 times of production cost technology boost infra sector DHIRENDRA KUMAR MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief NEW DELHI: Aiming to OUR CORRESPONDENT with more than 25,000 footfalls Minister Devendra Fadnavis address the agrarian distress, will have escalators. “Modern on Thursday hailed the Union the government on Thursday NEW DELHI: Soon after train-sets with state-of-the- Budget, saying it was a big opened its coffer for the welfare Union Finance Minister Arun art amenities and features are boost to sectors like infrastruc- of farmers. In a first, the Cen- Jaitley presented Union Bud- being designed at Integrated ture, economy, health care and tre decided to increase min- get, which included announce- Coach Factory, Perambur and job creation. Fadnavis said the imum support price (MSP) ments for national transporters first such train-set will be com- provision of Rs 40,000 crore for for all 24 crops by at least 1.5 too, Railways Minister Piyush missioned during 2018-19,” enhancing the transportation times of their production cost Goyal said that the national Jaitley said. in Mumbai with the expansion and assured procurement of transporter would focus on Speaking at a post-budget of suburban railway system and crops at MSP price even if there technology this year to ensure press briefing, Goyal said, “The new airports was a big boost is price crash due to bumper safety on its network. focus will be on technology, in to the infrastructure sector production. consumers would also get all On procurement of crops at The Finance Minister allo- everything. I have to give peo- and the economy. He termed In another major decision, the price-sensitive products MSP, Jaitley said, “Our govern- cated Rs 2,025 crore for an ple security. If I try and provide as “historical” the decision to the government has decided to at suitable prices. A fund of ment works with the holistic overhaul of the signalling and personnel on every train and increase farmers’ income. upgrade existing 22,000 rural Rs 500 crore has been allo- approach of solving any issue telecommunication system of in every coach, it will be very “With an aim to put more haats into Gramin Agricultural cated for this first of its kind rather than in fragments. If the Indian Railways in 2018- way network and enhancing “Work on Eastern and expensive. My target is to have money in farmers’ pockets, the Markets (GrAMs). The Centre initiative. price of agriculture produce 2019 and Rs 11,450 crore has Railways’ carrying capacity Western dedicated freight cor- CCTV cameras and Wi-Fi in Centre has decided to increase has allocated Rs 2,000 crore for “I am confident that this market is less than MSP, then been earmarked for track has been a major focus of the ridors is in full swing. An ade- all trains and all coaches.” the minimum support price strengthening physical infra- historic decision will prove an in that case government should renewal. The total expenditure government. Railways’ Capex quate number of rolling stock “In my department, money (MSP) of all crops by at least 1.5 structure in all 22,000 GrAMs important step towards dou- purchase either at MSP or work planned for safety, including for the year 2018-19 has been – 12,000 wagons, 5,160 coaches is never a concern,” he said times of the production cost,” using MGNREGA and other bling the income of our farm- in a manner to provide MSP Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh pegged at Rs 1,48,528 crore. and approximately 700 loco- when asked about the budget he noted. He also welcomed government schemes. ers,” Finance Minister Arun for the farmers through some (RRSK), is Rs 68,725 crore in A large part of the Capex is motives are being procured for introducing high-end tech- the target of Rs 3 lakh crore for As sudden rise in the prices Jaitley said while announcing other mechanism.” 2017-18 and Rs 73,065 crore devoted to capacity creation. during 2018-19,” the Finance nology in the Railways. Goyal loan disbursement under the of tomatoes, onions, potatoes the Union Budget 2018-19. “Niti Aayog, in consulta- in 2018-19. 18,000 km of doubling, 3rd and Minister said while high- said that he had a plan to intro- Mudra scheme in the next fis- always bring criticism for the Giving a major push to tion with centre and state gov- The RRSK will have Rs 4th line works and 5,000 km of lighting the achievements of duce an effective and modern cal. “The Mudra loan has been ruling parties, the govern- agriculture, the government ernments, will put in place a 5,000 crore from capital (bud- gauge conversion would elimi- railways. ETCS II system - a radio-based given to more than 10 crore ments has decided to launch a increased its budgetary allo- foolproof mechanism so that getary support), Rs 10,000 nate capacity constraints and Jaitley further said that cab signalling equipment - on people, of whom seven crore new initiative titled “Operation cation for agriculture from Rs farmers get adequate price for crore from the Railway Safety transform the almost entire redevelopment of 600 major the railway network which are women and five crore are Green” on the lines of ‘Opera- 51,576 crore (2017-18) to Rs their produce,” the Finance Fund and Rs 5,000 crore from network into Broad Gauge,” railway stations is being taken would not only help address from the scheduled castes and tion Flood’. 58,080 crore for the financial Minister said, adding that the Railways revenue. Jaitley said while presenting up by Indian Railway Station safety concerns but also aid in other backward classes,” he The move would help farm- year 2018-19, which is 12.5 per agricultural credit has been “Strengthening the rail- the Union Budget on Thursday. Development and all stations capacity management. said. MPOST ers in getting right price and cent increase from the last year. increased to Rs 11 lakh crore. MPs' basic salary Budget development-friendly, will SC to hear pleas seeking probe doubled; law for strengthen ‘new India’ vision: PM into judge Loya's death today revision every 5 yrs OUR CORRESPONDENT OUR CORRESPONDENT instead of 30 per cent,” he said. Modi said the ‘Ayushman OUR CORRESPONDENT ing for inferring a possible gag- media reports quoting his sis- NEW DELHI: Terming the Bharat’ scheme will allow the ging of the media in the case ter had fuelled suspicion about NEW DELHI: Parliamentari- Union budget for 2018- 19 poor to receive up to Rs five NEW DELHI: The Supreme after which she had withdrawn the circumstances surrounding ans have reason to cheer -- their “development-friendly”, Prime lakh per annum for treatment Court will resume tomorrow her statement. it and its link to the Sohrabud- basic pay is set to be doubled to Minister Narendra Modi said in select hospitals. hearing on the pleas seeking Since then, political par- din case. But Loya's son had Rs 1 lakh from April 1 this year. on Thursday that it has focused “It will help them get rid an independent probe into the ties and more prominently the on January 14 said in Mumbai In the Finance Bill tabled on on the needs of the rural areas of the worry of incurring cost alleged mysterious death of Congress has been raking up that his father had died of natu- Thursday the government pro- and will strengthen the vision to get quality treatment. It will special CBI judge B H Loya, the issue of Loya's death out- ral causes. The petitions would posed that the basic pay of MPs of a ‘new India’. help 10 crore families (45- 50 who was hearing the sensi- side the judicial forum and come up for hearing tomor- be increased from the current He said the budget has crore people),” he said. tive Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake demanding an independent row before a bench comprising Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh. devoted attention to all sec- This, Modi noted, is the big- encounter case. probe. The two petitions which Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Allowances under various tors, ranging from agricul- gest government-funded health Loya had died of cardiac are pending in the apex court justices A M Khanwilkar and D heads given to Members of Par- ture to infrastructure and is assurance scheme in the world. arrest in Nagpur on Decem- have been filed by Congress Y Chandrachud. liament will also be increased. “farmer- friendly, common The prime minister said ber 1, 2014, when he had gone leader Tehseen Poonawalla and In the Sohrabuddin case, Presenting his fifth budget, citizen-friendly, business the new infrastructure such to attend the wedding of a col- Maharashtra-based journalist the BJP chief, along with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley environment- friendly and PM Narendra Modi listens as Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley as new airports, ports, rail- league's daughter. B S Lone. Later, an application Rajasthan Home Minister today also proposed a law for development-friendly.” presents the Union Budget at Parliament, in New Delhi on Thursday way tracks, metro projects will The apex court, during the was filed by former Navy chief Gulabchand Kataria, Rajast- an automatic revision of sala- In his first reaction after generate new employment last hearing on January 22, had L Ramdas seeking an inde- han-based businessman Vimal ries for MPs every five years the presentation of the budget, ment’s last full-fledged budget doing business’. opportunities. dubbed as "serious" the issues pendent inquiry by a panel Patni, former Gujarat Police indexed to inflation. Modi congratulated Finance before the 2019 Lok Sabha. He also said that the gov- “This Budget strengthens raised in the pleas but had cas- of retired apex court judges chief P C Pande, Additional There has been a public Minister Arun Jaitley and his Detailing the various ernment will soon announce the hopes of 1.25 crore Indi- tigated senior lawyer Dushyant and former police officers into Director General of Police debate on salaries paid to mem- team while emphasising that schemes of his government, concrete steps to address non- ans...our farmers have produced Dave for casting aspersions on Loya's death. Geeta Johri and Gujarat police bers, and the present practice the budget prepared by them including the construction of performing assets (NPA) and record grains and vegetables. To BJP president Amit Shah in the The issue of Loya's death officers Abhay Chudasama and allowing them to fix their own will create new opportunities toilets and initiatives in the ‘stress account’ issues for the strengthen farmers further, we case. It had also taken umbrage had come under the spotlight N K Amin, were earlier listed emoluments had invited criti- for rural India. areas of housing, power and micro, small and medium have taken several important at senior advocate Indira Jais- in November last year after as accused. cism, Jaitley said. “It will give pace to the health for all, the prime minis- enterprises (MSME) sector. steps,” Modi said. development of the country... ter emphasised that the budget “For a long time, MSMEs He said the government’s the government is focused not devotes attention to all sectors, faced a lot of burden on the tax welfare schemes will have a Memo No. 526 Dated, NBMC&H the 1st February, 2018 just on ‘ease of doing business’ ranging from agriculture to front. In this budget, we have direct benefit for the Dalits, New scheme to replace RE-TENDER NOTICE but also on ‘ease of living’,” he infrastructure. also reduced the corporate taxes poor and backward citizens Sealed Re-Tender are invited by the Medical Superintendent- said. The budget, he said, will add that MSMEs owe. Now, they who are standing on the fringes Cum-Vice Principal, North Bengal Medical College & Hospital, P.O. This is the NDA govern- to ‘ease of living’ and ‘ease of have to pay only 25 per cent tax of the society. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Sushrutnagar, Dist Darjeeling from intending bidders for Supply of Medicines for North Bengal Medical College and Hospital. OUR CORRESPONDENT the students under the prime For more details visit office of the undersigned during working minister's scholarship, which hours or departmental or official website www.nbmch.org/ A budget for progressive and positive India: Rajnath www.wbhealth.gov.in. NEW DELHI: Praising the would be Rs 80,000 per month, Sd/- Union budget as “revolution- he said, adding that under the Medical Superindent-Cum-Vice Principal OUR CORRESPONDENT Congratulating Prime health outcomes," he said. ary”, Human Resource Develop- scheme 1,000 best BTech stu- NBMC&H,Sushrutanagar, Darjeeling. Minister Narendra Modi and The home minister said ment (HRD) Minister Prakash dents would be identified from NEW DELHI: Home Minis- Finance Minister Arun Jait- the proposal to launch 'Opera- Javadekar on Thursday said that premier institutions each year ter Rajnath Singh on Thurs- ley on presenting a "historic tion Green' in rural areas will the government was designing a and facilities would be provided day termed the budget 2018-19 budget for a new India", Singh spur agricultural growth and it new scheme, based on compos- to them to undertake PhD in as a "budget for progressive said the government has shown will definitely go a long way in ite schooling from pre-primary IITs and IISc with an attractive and positive India" and said its commitment to bring relief doubling the farmers' income to class 12, in place of the Sarva fellowship. it would help bridge the gap to the lives of ordinary citi- by 2022. The budget has also Shiksha Abhiyan. The minister also cited vari- between the rural and urban zens by extending the cover- earmarked Rs 22,000 crore to He added that if the total ous schemes and initiatives like India. age of 'Pradhanmantri Ujjawala strengthen agriculture infra- expenditure on education was the digital board, Eklavya hos- Singh said the budget Yojana' to 8 crore poor families. structure in India, he said. taken into consideration, it had tels to be developed at par with will also boost the economic "The budget is one of the "The budget will benefit already touched “five per cent” the Navodaya schools, learning growth and public investment most farmer and people's farmers with better price reali- of the Gross Domestic Prod- outcome and national assess- as massive allocations have friendly budgets presented in sation for their crops. The pro- uct (GDP). ment, teachers' training etc. as been made in the infrastruc- digm shift in economic priori- the recent years. The proposal posal of setting up MSP's at Detailing the salient fea- big projects to boost the edu- ture sector. ties and it will help in bridging to include 10 crore poor and 150 per cent of the production tures of the budget related to cation sector. "It is indeed a budget for a the gap between between the vulnerable families under the cost from the Kharif season will the HRD ministry, Javadekar The SCERTs and DIETs progressive and positive India. rural and urban areas of our annual health cover of Rs 5 lakh help in fighting the agrarian said, “We are designing a new responsible for teachers' train- This budget envisions a para- country," he told reporters here. will bring a massive change in distress in rural areas," he said. scheme, based on a composite ing that were "lying dead" would schooling system from pre-pri- also be strengthened, he said, mary to class 12, in place of the adding that 13 lakh teachers 'I would like to be a Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA).” were currently undergoing the Swaraj says 'no fixed agenda' The infrastructure in the DlEd (diploma in elementary nationalist judge' education sector would get a education) training and would boost with the "funding of Rs appear in the exam in March. OUR CORRESPONDENT for talks with top Nepal leaders one lakh crore" over the next Expressing concern over the four years, he said, adding, “The quality of education, Finance NEW DELHI: A visibly government will boost the edu- Minister Arun Jaitley said that annoyed Supreme Court judge SHIRISH B PRADHAN implement the new Constitu- cation infrastructure by spend- education will be treated in a Justice DY Chandrachud on tion that was promulgated in ing funds meant for four-five holistic manner from pre-nurs- Thursday asserted he would KATHMANDU: External September 2015. years in two years. It will then ery to Class XII. Presenting the like to be a "nationalist judge" Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Nepal's Left alliance is pre- replenish the funds. Essentially, Budget 2018-19 in Parliament, committed to the Constitution on Thursday said her visit to paring to form a new govern- it is updating the infrastructure Jaitley expressed the govern- and not seen as an "Aadhaar Nepal was to meet friends and ment which is expected to be and creating research facilities ment’s resolve to increase the judge" or following the NGO there was "no fixed agenda" for headed by Oli. in advance.” digital intensity in education. line. discussion, ahead of her meet- Oli, through a letter, had The government would “The government proposes to Justice Chandrachud, who ing with the Left alliance leader congratulated Prime Minis- also try to stop the brain drain gradually move away from the is part of the five-judge bench and CPN-UML chairman K P ter Narenra Modi on the 69th by providing good laborato- black board to digital board,” headed by Chief Justice Dipak Sharma Oli, who is likely to be Republic Day of India. ries and faculty members to he said. Misra, lost his cool after not the next prime minister. Swaraj will call on Presi- getting a satisfactory reply to Swaraj, who arrived here on dent Bidhya Devi Bhandari and his query from senior advocate a two-day goodwill visit, was Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Unprecedented Budget, makes Shyam Divan, representing an received by Deputy Finance Deuba tomorrow. NGO that has challenged the Minister Udaya Shumsher She will also meet CPN- India and BJP proud: Advani government's flagship Aadhaar Rana and Foreign Secretary Maoist Centre Chairman and scheme and its enabling law. Shanker Das Bairagi at the former prime minister Pushpa NEW DELHI: BJP veteran L K Advani on Thurs- Divan referred to an affida- airport. Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'. day lavished praise on the government for its vit of the central government "I have come to meet The clear victory to the filed in the case which cited a friends here and there is no spectrum here. Left alliance -- CPN-UML led Union Budget which he said made India and his World Bank report stating that fixed agenda for discussion," Swaraj is the first senior by Oli and the CPN-Maoist party proud, and held that no earlier budget had India has an estimated saving Swaraj told reporters at the Indian minister to visit Nepal led by Prachanda -- was not set such high goals for growth in all sectors. of USD 11 billion per annum airport. She will meet Oli after the conclusion of elec- seen as a positive develop- The budget combined "ambition and empathy" by using Aadhaar in its various and senior leaders of Rastriya tions to local bodies, provin- ment for India given that Oli of almost an unprecedented order, he said in a schemes. The lawyer submitted Janata Party Nepal later on cial assemblies and federal had publicly criticised New that the Centre used the report, Thursday . Oli will host a din- Parliament. Nepal successfully Delhi for interfering in Nepal's statement, and added that it made him happy to saying the World Bank is an ner in her honour. concluded three phase of pro- internal matters and accused see his party pursuing "economic growth with a independent body and will not Her visit is being consid- vincial, local and parliamentary it of toppling his government human face". MPOST indulge in "puffery". ered significant in the political elections as part of its efforts to last year. PTI 8 editorial mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 2 February, 2018 EDITORIAL Seeking new horizons Budget priorities nion Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Push for globalisation overseas and protectionism at home Budget for 2018-19 in Parliament on Thursday. As pre-budget discussions dwelt on whether the rime Minister Narendra Modi government will bring in a populist budget or go placed himself in a paradoxi- forU a reformist one, the Finance Ministry must have carefully cal situation in the World Eco- worked on the two themes to come up with the present budget nomic Forum at Davos. While which strikes a balance between the two. The budget predicts SUBRATA MAJUMDER Phe was assertive for protection of glo- a growth rate of 7.5 per cent in the coming fiscal and the size balisation in the summit, he is toeing of the Indian economy growing to double from $ 2.5 trillion protectionism at home with the hope to $ 5 trillion soon. Currently, the seventh largest economy that it will give fresh life to the Make worldwide, India is poised to become the fifth biggest econ- in India initiative, which flopped. He omy soon. Agriculture and Small and Medium Enterprises reverted to import substitution and (MSMEs) figured prominently in the two-hour long budget increased import tariff to give protec- speech by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. The budget proposed tion to domestic manufacturers. In the a hike in the customs duty on mobile phones and other elec- summit, he said “many countries are tronic gadgets making television and mobile phones costlier. now becoming more and more self-cen- However, the budget has ensured that it does not lead to esca- tred. It seems globalisation is sinking”. lation of price of any other commodity. It said that the govern- He quibbled, “As opposed to globalisa- ment had exceeded the disinvestment target by collecting Rs 1 tion, the forces of protection are emerg- lakh crore. Making sure that the budget does not look populist Toeing Modi’s ing”. The government raised custom and unduly liberal, the Finance Minister has not provided any Make in India duty on various electronic goods in relief to individuals on income tax slabs but ensuring that the December last, embracing mobile budget looks more business-oriented, it has slashed the cor- move – an handsets, microwave ovens, television porate tax to 25 per cent for MSMEs with annual turnover up attempt for sets LED lamps and cameras. to 250 crore. MSMEs, which account for 99 per cent of the Today, India’s custom duties are the companies filing tax returns and provide maximum number inward growth highest, compared to ASEAN countries. of employment, will have an easier access to loan. By reducing – Trump’s move While India’s simple average MFN rate is the corporate tax for MSMEs to 25 per cent, the government 13 per cent, the rates are much lower in will have to forego Rs 7,000 crore. The budget also accords for America First Indonesia (7-8 per cent), Malaysia (5-6 Prime Minister Narender Modi in Davos higher priority on the farm sector by promising to raise the acted as a tool for per cent), Myanmar (5-6 per cent) and Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the farm produce and a Vietnam (10-11 per cent). In addition lid on political bitterness and trade defi- gap by curbing cheap Chinese exports, Chinese companies proposed US $2.3 five years tax holiday to agricultural firms with a minimum growth without to MFN rate in India, additional duties cit and praised Jinping’s leadership for instead of using anti-dumping measures. billion worth of investment in India. turnover of Rs 100 crore. The MSP of all crops will be increased polarising on are imposed to protect the domestic globalisation? The attempts yielded results. Chi- Responding to the Chinese initiative, to at least 1.5 times that of the production cost. The budget industries, taking the effective duties During the three years period of nese companies, which were losing busi- Indian think tank NITI Aayog showed also doubles the outlay on food processing industry to Rs 1400 global growth more than double of MFN rates. Modi regime, Make in India initiative ness in their domestic market because renewed interest in Chinese investment, crore and allocates Rs 10,000 crore for promoting and creating parameters. The last World Economic Forum has faced paradoxical trends of invest- of yuan appreciation, were attracted by despite the security concern. Underpin- infrastructure for fisheries and animal husbandry and related at Davos ended in shivers, with Trump ment. While foreign investors were India’s higher growth trajectory, which ning the concern over a large trade defi- sectors. It also proposes to liberalise agricultural export. The The main aim quieting the Summit to advocate his gung-ho to invest in India, domestic comprised large middle class and non- cit, Indian honchos asserted that India Finance Minister also said that the NITI Aayog will work with for inward America First policy. The Guardian investors were reluctant to put their ageing people. Six top brand Chinese cannot forever remain a Chinese mar- states to ensure that the farmers receive the Minimum Sup- said Davos, without Donald Trump, money, despite India ramping up in the smartphone makers (Xiaomi, Oppo, ket without broader economic ties. Both port Price even if the market price falls. A whopping Rs 2.04 development was like Hamlet without prince. Toe- Ease of Doing Business and sustained OnePlus, Gionee, Vivo, Huawei) have NITI Aayog and the National Reform lakh crore has been earmarked for 99 cities under the Smart for both Modi ing Modi’s Make in India move – an the highest GDP growth in the world. established their manufacturing facili- Commission of China entered several City project. NITI Aayog has also been entrusted with the and Trump was attempt for inward growth - Trump’s Given this state of affairs of investment, ties in India. agreements of economic cooperation task to spearhead a national programme on artificial intelli- move for America First acted as a tool Modi has no other choice, but to rely on India accounted for 60 to 70 of the in November 2016, embracing energy, gence. The budget also plans to install 5 lakh Wi-Fi hotspots in to create job for growth without polarising on global foreign investment. global sales of these Chinese handset urban development, Digital India as rural areas to ensure that Internet access is easily available to opportunities growth parameters. The main aim for In recent times, China made a volte- companies. Global sales account for 30 well as greater access of Indian IT firms the rural people. The government has earmarked Rs 1,48,528 inward development for both Modi and face in diluting its rigidity towards India. to 35 percent of the total sales of these in China. crore of capital expenditure for the Indian Railways. It also Trump was to create job opportunities. Its backtrack in the Doklam standoff and companies. In a way, India acted as an China Railway Corporation (CRC) is plans to progressively provided with Wi-Fi, CCTV, and other Given this economic philosophy of the increasing investment in India in search engine for the global presence of these carrying out feasibility studies of high- state-of-the-art amenities in all trains. Railways stations with two leaders, globalisation was feared on fora bigger market after Trump’s threat Chinese companies. For Xiaomi’s smart- speed trains between Chennai and New more than 25,000 footfalls will be equipped with escalators. a feeble plank. of tariff restriction unravelled a new look phones, India accounts for 67 percent of Delhi. It will be no wonder if China The government plans to give more focus to safety and main- Modi’s chant for globalisation rein- at India by China for clinching better its global sales, for Vivo 73 per cent, for can grab the construction deal of the tenance of railway tracks. Further augmenting connectivity, forced Chinese President Xi Jinping’ economic engagement, while burying Oppo, it is 48 per cent and for Gionee it longest route of high-speed train and the government’s UDAN scheme will connect 56 unserved assertion in its favour But, why did Modi the hatchet of political bickering. India- is one-fourth. A Chinese company has could pose a major challenge to Japanese airports in India. Pushing social security, the government has echo Xi Jinping’s advocacy for globalisa- China economic relation increased man- become the fourth in the series to manu- hegemony in the high-speed train field. proposed to bring down women employees’ contribution to tion, despite having political bitterness ifold during the Modi administration. facture metro coaches in India as a part China has already proven its capability the provident fund to 8.33 per cent to for the first three years and huge trade deficit, which mounted Unlike his predecessors, Modi tried to of India’s drive for import substitution. after winning the Jakarta – Bandung of new accounts while the government will contribute 12 per the pressure on BOP. More than 50 per woo Chinese investment with two main With Modi-Xi Jinping relations 150 km high-speed rail project against cent of EPF contribution for three years for all new employees cent of India’s trade deficit is due to Chi- goals. First, to increase Chinese invest- entering into a new horizon, Chinese stiff competition from Japan. IPA in all sectors. More importantly, the government proposes to na’s dumping goods in India. Is it that ment and second, use Chinese invest- investors rushed into India with mega (The views expressed hike the health and education cess to 4 per cent. Rs 5.97 lakh business interests forced Modi to put a ment to reduce the wide trade deficit investment proposals. During 2016, are strictly personal) crore has been allocated for infrastructure spending in India. dear Washington divided Quote martial MANY ZAINABS EDITOR millenniumpost.in

Live so that when Child abuse is a serious concern that must be addressed in ways beyond awareness. It is Log on to write letters to the he US President’s call for unity met the groans of a misconception that poor children are most vulnerable to this evil. The cases with poor editor or send them to Washington politics, as Democrats redoubled criti- your children think cism of his policies and Republicans acknowledged children may be reported as there is no fear of social stigma with them as it is with better off [email protected] differences of opinion within their party on immi- of fairness, caring, families. The fact is that all children must be protected because they are all equally vulnerable You can also send your Tgration. The President, in his first State of the Union address, and integrity, they just because they are children. Poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, etc. are some factors comments to The Editor, called for the two parties to come together — remarks sharply at odds with the combative manner in which he has conducted think of you that trigger this evil. Creating a safe environment, particularly at school and around home Millennium Post, his Presidency so far. The President also outlined an ambi- will contribute significantly to the safety of children. Pratap Bhawan, 5 Bahadur Shah tious agenda for his second year in office, from a $1.5 trillion H. JACKSON BROWN, JR. plan to rebuild the nation’s crumbling infrastructure to a four- ANURADHA GUPTA Via email Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002 pronged immigration package, to a pledge to reduce prescrip- tion drug prices. He also laid out details of his immigration package, offering citizenship for undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children, who are known as “dreamers” in return for increased spending on border security, including Dogmatism eroding CPI(M) credibility for his promised wall at Mexico’s border; an end to the visa lottery; and limits on family reunification policies. Part of his challenge will be persuading members of his party to back the plan. House Republicans voiced opposition to his approach Karat’s views are evidently a continuation of an earlier line of thinking just hours before his speech, with some arguing against offer- ing dreamers citizenship. By all estimates, sharp divisions will hen in 2008 the years by the Congress’s pref- probably remain in Washington despite the President’s call for CPI(M)’s Gen- erence for what the Left calls bipartisanship in his State of the Union address. eral Secretary neo-liberal economic policies Predictably, Democrats slammed the President for “scape- of the time, which are determined by inter- goating a population of people by inciting fear.” “This has been AMULYA GANGULI WPrakash Karat, was opposing national finance capital, to use an administration that has decided that it profits politically the nuclear deal with the US, it a communist jargon. from selling hate and division in our country.” The President used to be said jocularly that if Yechury, on his part, prob- has set a March deadline to end the Obama-era Deferred Manmohan Singh was batting ably agrees in a large measure Action for Childhood Arrivals programme, which has pro- for India, Karat was doing so with Karat about neo-liberalism tected those who applied from deportation, and lawmakers are for China. and Congress’s “class” char- scrambling to come up with an alternative that can survive the It was a jibe which made acter as a bourgeois-landlord political crosscurrents of both chambers. The speech came at Karat tell an interviewer that party. But his belief is that the a moment when the President faces a number of challenges: his party was not China’s main threat at present is from historically bad approval ratings for a chief executive at this “stooge”. As is known, two of the Right, represented by RSS point in his term, an investigation of Russian meddling in the the staunchest opponents of the and BJP and that it is necessary, 2016 election hanging over his administration and midterm deal were China and its “iron therefore, for the communists elections ahead in which Democrats are expected to do well. Yechury, on his brother’, Pakistan. to act together with the “demo- Republicans enjoy total dominance in Washington, with Now, Karat’s success in per- cratic and progressive” forces, the Democrats shut out of power in Congress and the White part, probably suading the CPI(M) central which includes the Congress House. But the party has only one major legislative accom- agrees in a large committee to reject the pres- despite the presence in the party plishment, a new tax law, to show for its first year in full con- ent General Secretary, Sitaram of “reactionary” elements. trol. The President pointed to that achievement — which he measure with Yechury’s proposal for an alli- Otherwise, the gainer will again falsely claimed is “the biggest tax cuts and reforms in Karat about ance with the Congress in 2019 be RSS-BJP in line with what American history” — as contributing to a resurgent econ- can raise the question whether happened in Germany in the omy. He ticked off growth in jobs, wages, small-business neo-liberalism he is batting for BJP which will CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury with Prakash Karat 1930s when the influential confidence and a stock market that “smashed one record and Congress’s be the obvious beneficiary of communists and social dem- after another, gaining $8 trillion in value.”While Republicans the Marxist tactic. was probably something like ripad, who belonged to Ker- founder-member of the British ocrats were engaged in bat- cheered throughout, Democrats sat stonily. When the Presi- “class” character BJP hasn’t responded offi- that of a party factotum who ala, to bring down the Morarji communist party, who wrote in tling each other while the Nazis dent said the unemployment rate among African Americans as a bourgeois- cially to the CPI(M)’s deci- presided over the Supreme Desai government in 1979 to his book, India Today, in 1969 emerged victorious. was at a record low, for example, members of the Congres- sion, but one of its members Soviet when the Bolshe- enable Charan Singh to become about the “dangers from the That event has always been sional Black Caucus refrained from applauding. To give their landlord party. who appears in TV debates has viks were in power. Since the the Prime Minister with the Right”. According to him, the held up as an example of com- official response, Democratic leaders picked third-term Rep- But his belief is said that “the Left has left the Speaker in a Parliamentary Congress’s support. threat could only be countered munist misjudgment vis-à-vis resentative Joe Kennedy (Mass.), who marks the third gen- Congress and so has the Sama- democracy does not function According to Promode Das- by the “united strength of the the fascists. The only difference eration of the Kennedy clan to serve in Congress. He spoke that the main jwadi Party”, while another has like a party apparatchik, Chat- gupta, the toppling game was communist movement and of is that unlike the initial per- from Massachusetts. “It would be easy to dismiss the past threat at present pointed out that despite the terjee had to go. the handiwork of the “Soviet all democratic and progressive ceived weakness of the Right in year as chaos, partisanship, politics. But it’s far bigger than CPI(M)’s weakness as a party, Following the defeat of lobby”. The Congress under sections”. Germany at that time, RSS-BJP that. This administration isn’t just targeting the laws that pro- is from the Right Yechury enjoys considerable Yechury’s pro-Congress reso- Indira Gandhi was believed at Whether Congress can today is much stronger. tect us — they are targeting the very idea that we are all wor- goodwill and could have helped lution, there were rumours that the time to be close to the now- be counted among these sec- Notwithstanding the cur- thy of protection.” The President made only passing reference in uniting non-BJP parties. he might resign – a step which defunct Soviet Union while tions is the moot question. The rent ideological hair-splitting to the devastation in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria, the According to Somnath would have led to the party the Soviets regarded Desai and communists regarded Con- among the Leftists over Con- federal government’s response to which has been widely crit- Chatterjee, a former Lok Sabha being “obliterated”, as Chat- other old guards of the Con- gress as their main political gress, it is quite possible that on icised. Though he did not say “Little Rocket Man,” his pro- Speaker, who was expelled from terjee said. gress as “reactionaries”. adversary before the rise of the eve of the general election, vocative nickname for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, he the CPI(M), “Karat’s victory is Although Karat has denied Dasgupta had also warned the Right, especially of RSS there will be a convergence of spoke with toughness and resolve about the threat across the Modi’s victory”. Chatterjee lost that he heads a faction, it is no against the possibility of the which received a boost dur- the Karat and Yechury lines Pacific. “We need only look at the depraved character of the his place in the CPI(M) when secret that the CPI(M)’s West RSS gaining ground by tak- ing the Emergency according with the CPI(M) opting for an North Korean regime to understand the nature of the nuclear he refused to step down as the Bengal and Kerala units do not ing advantage of the politi- to the Congress leader, Jairam understanding with the Con- threat it could pose to America and to our allies, “he said. He Speaker when the Left with- always see eye to eye. This rift cal uncertainty at the Centre Ramesh, when it aligned itself gress if not a formal alliance. did not mention the Russia investigation, which is reaching a drew support to the Manmo- first came to the fore when the because, as he said, “scratch a with Jayaprakash Narayan. But, for the present, the BJP critical point that could include the President being called in han Singh government over the Jyoti Basu-Promode Dasgupta Hindu and he is RSS”. Karat’s views are evidently a will be pleased with the disar- for an interview with special counsel Mueller’s team. There is, nuclear deal. duo of the Bengal unit opposed A similar warning about the continuation of that earlier line ray among its opponents. IPA obviously, more suspense in store. Karat’s concept of the posi- the party’s decision taken with ascendancy of the Right was of thinking and may have been (The views expressed tion of the Lok Sabha Speaker the support of EMS Namboodi- given by Rajni Palme Dutt, a further strengthened in recent are strictly personal) 9 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 2 February, 2018 mp in focus Where the scum of the earth live Indians and Pakistanis cannot separate themselves when it comes to crimes against minor girls. The story there is the story here, writes Aditya Aamir

he rape of an eight-month-old baby in Delhi by her 27-year-old cousin was picked up by Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper within minutes of it Tbeing reported in India. And the outrage in India was matched by the outrage expressed in Dawn if only because it gave Pakistanis a moment’s relief that when it came to sexu- ally assaulting minor girls, Indians and Paki- Pakistan has stanis were joined at the hip, twins separated at birth, carrying the same worthless, gutless been wracked by genes that make men both sides of the border a series of child do the awful things they do to their children. Dawn could not keep itself from taking abductions in the this snide shot at India and its “rape capi- last “three to four tal Delhi”: “An eight-month old Indian girl recovering in hospital after she was raped at years”, with most her home in Delhi, the latest such case in a city of the girl-children notorious for high levels of sexual violence.” This comes when Pakistan and its media ‘taken’, raped were still trying to make sense of why a seven- and murdered. year-old girl “with green eyes” was abducted, gang-raped and murdered in a Lahore town, The majority of now identified as the “rape capital” of Paki- these rapes and stan, where child pornography is available murders of minor for as little as “ten rupees”. Pakistan has been wracked by a series Pakistani girls of child abductions in the last “three to four have been taking years”, with most of the girl-children ‘taken’, raped and murdered. The majority of these place in a town rapes and murders of minor Pakistani girls called Kasur in have been taking place in a town called Kasur in Lahore, Pakistan’s Punjab province where Lahore ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s brother Shahbaz Sharif is Chief Minister. The police and administration in Kasur had been unable to solve most of the cases of abductions and rape and murder of minor girls. But public rage had not crossed limits to alarm the establishment enough to sit up and take notice. Last month, however, the seven-year- old “with green eyes”, named Zainab, went missing in the town and people all over Pak- istan took notice. Zainab’s lifeless body, bear- Members of child rights moments hold a protest in Quetta against the brutal killing of seven-year-old Zainab. Lahore, now identified as the “rape capital” of Pakistan, has child pornography available for as little as “ten rupees” ing marks of the rape and torture she was subjected to, was found four days later in saw the perpetrator or the victim. It was the Zainab became the clarion call to rid Paki- fiends. Indians and Pakistanis cannot separate is back to its ways… The demons in Kasur a garbage dump, where it was flung by her eerily impossible happening around them. stani society of such evil. themselves when it comes to crimes against have been laid bare for the past three or four abductor and killer, and Shahbaz Sharif was As outrage built to bursting point, the To the horror of Pakistanis, a television minor girls. The story there is the story here. years for the worst of crimes: the sexual abuse up to his neck in trouble. Supreme Court of Pakistan took suo moto anchor said on live TV that the abductor- In India one in three rapes across the of children. In 2015, a child pornography Pakistan media churned out story after notice and ordered “results”, putting pressure rapist-murderer of Zainab and the five other country are of minors and most of perpetra- ring was busted, where more than 200 chil- story; protests on the streets of Lahore left on the Punjab government to deliver and not minor girls before her was part of global tors are ‘family’ and neighbours, as it is in Pak- dren of Hussain Khanwala village were being several Pakistanis dead in police firing. Dawn talk. Then, the culprit was caught, his indict- child pornography ring, and that he had the istan; the children left in their trust by mother filmed…As per statistics compiled by non- newspaper was replete with stories of rape ment fixed with DNA tests – the man was a backing and support of powerful Pakistanis, and father become victims of that misplaced government organisation Sahil, 285 cases of and murder of minor girls across Kasur and serial sexual predator, with Zainab sixth in including a Punjab government minister. trust. Nearly 11,000 cases of child-rape were child sexual abuse were recorded in this case.” the rest of Pakistan. The unfortunate Zainab a string of minor girls who were the victims The Chief Justice of Pakistan SC asked the reported in 2015 in India. The numbers in Seems like Indians and Pakistanis are the became the symbol of everything that was of his depravity. TV anchor to prove his claims or else… So Pakistan are not available but they wouldn’t scum of the earth, both countries populated wrong with Pakistan and Pakistanis. And for the first time in years, Pakistanis far he hasn’t. be far behind. with people who commit crimes against chil- The widespread sexual depravity in Pak- – who used to troll Indians on Social Media But the shell-shocked Pakistanis were left Dawn claimed that “three children were dren and people who do nothing to put a halt istani men and the proliferation of pornog- for being ‘born rapists’ and India the “Rape looking to see if they alone were the scum raped every day in Delhi alone” forgetting to the depravity taking place around them. raphy available in towns like Kasur became Capital of the World” – were a subdued lot, of the earth. And it appears like they did that it had only the other day said, “It hasn’t IPA a subject of heated discussion. Ghostly men also self-critical, asking themselves how could not have look much further than across the even been a fortnight since seven-year-old (The views expressed were taking away the girls because nobody there be so much evil thriving in their midst. border at arch enemy Indians to find similar Zainab Ansari was raped and killed but Kasur are strictly personal)

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But the budget figures It was the initiative of Prof. Matth- show no serious allocation for it, &the and synergetic ias Pilz to form a research team con- actions in place sisting of academics from institutions Fasal Bima Yojana has already proved a of higher learning in India and Ger- boon for insurance companies more than among different many. They are committed and passion- the insured. Will it prove another #jumla? stakeholders at ate about conducting research on this different levels - issue. They are drawn from a few insti- tutions from Germany and few from PIYUSH GOYAL from policy at the India, namely, Indira Gandhi National Global attention to Skill India initiative is likely to make it a mutually beneficial programme (Representational Image) Open University; National University @PIYUSHGOYAL top to action on of Educational Planning and Adminis- those opportunities, there is no coher- Basically, the VET system is to enable system has to be strengthened as they the ground tration, New Delhi; Indian Institute of ent policy architecture and synergetic the people to lead a decent dignified are weak and outdated. Fourth, needed Management, Bangaluru; Tamil Nadu actions among different stakeholders human life through a decent earning. awareness has to be created among the Agriculture University, Coimbatore; at different levels from the policy at the The German system is for occupational people about the new opportunities Railways has massively increased targets Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore; top and action on the ground. skill and not for individual skill develop- coming through skill education in India in capacity building to ease network Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhi- In the name of training the youth in ment. Without knowing the depth of the for the youth. Till date, the mindset congestion and ensure highest standards gram. They have been researching on VET, youth have been issued certificate. skill building programme of Germany, of the middle-class has not changed of safety, speed and service for customers. the process of vocationalisation of edu- To evolve such a system of VET educa- we started our skilling exercises and fin- towards skill education. It is the biggest #NewIndiaBudget cation in India. In the past seven years, tion in Germany, they struggled hard ished it within a short span of time and barrier to take the skill India activities they have organised two conferences for about four to five decades. Whereas declare that the youth have been trained forward. Enough instructors have to be in Germany and two in India. They in India, we follow the Anglo Saxon without linking them with job. In Ger- recruited for offering such education brought out an anthology titled “India: model of VET education but we say that many, it is a struggle and through a rig- in the VET institutions and the capac- MANISH SISODIA Preparation for the world of work edu- we follow the model of skill education orous process, they prepare the youth ity of the teachers who are in service is @msisodia cation system and school to work tran- evolved by Germany. Without knowing for the world of work. But in India, just poor. ‘Instructors education’ has to be sition” published by Springer, a German the fundamental difference between the like a magic, they brought the number. fine-tuned to the requirement of the publisher. Periodically, they publish German model of skill development and The research reports have first indi- context. We have to build the capacity research articles in professional jour- the Anglo Saxon model of development, cated the poor research capacity of the of research on skill education among Delhi police comes under Centre. Yet no nals for the benefit of the scholars and we, in India, build the skills of the youth higher learning institutions in India. scholars. Unless they are addressed seri- plans or schemes announced to tackle policy community and they wrote pop- in India. The above aspect has been Secondly, they have indicated that req- ously, there is no scope for us to achieve ular articles in dailies for the benefit of highlighted. Of the world approved 450 uisite attention was not given by the pol- demographic dividends and instead, it crime and issues of women safety that the opinion makers and politicians. Yet, skills, Germany has approved 350 occu- icy community to place a set of coherent will become a demographic nightmare! have made Delhi the crime capital of India. they could not drive home the point to pational skills. They are declaring that policies of the different ministries to put (The views expressed Highly disappointing #Budget2018! the policy community that though India skill building in Germany is not for pro- the ‘Skill India’ objective in a mission are strictly personal) has enormous capacity and to exploit all viding livelihood security for the poor. mode. Thirdly, the infrastructure eco- 10 world mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 2 February, 2018 Pak minister, 3-month jail for Bangla Myanmar Rohingya massacre wife found dead at their man who beat Indian confirmed by five mass graves Karachi home boss in UAE over leave KARACHI: A senior pro- vincial minister and his wife BALUKHALI REFUGEE been wiped out. were found dead on Thursday DUBAI: A Bangladeshi worker CAMP (Bangladesh): The Community leaders in the Petrol bomb at their home in Karachi, the in the UAE, who brutally faces of the men half-buried refugee camps have compiled a financial capital of Pakistan. thrashed his Indian supervisor in the mass graves had been list of 75 dead so far, and villag- Sindh Minister for Plan- and left him partially disabled burned away by acid or blasted ers estimate the toll could be as thrown at Suu ning and Development Mir for cancelling his leave, has by bullets. Noor Kadir finally high as 400, based on testimony Hazar Khan Bijarani, 71, and been jailed for three months, a recognised his friends only by from relatives and the bodies his wife Fariha Razzaq were media report said on Thursday. the colors of their shorts. they've seen in the graves and Kyi's villa found dead in their bedroom in The 35-year-old Bangla- Kadir and 14 others, all strewn about the area. high security Defence Housing deshi had applied for leave with Rohingya Muslims in the A large number of the sur- YANGON: A man threw a pet- Authority. Quoting members his Indian supervisor who, after Myanmar village of Gu Dar vivors carry scars from bullet rol bomb at the lakeside Yan- of Bijarani's family and officials approving it first, cancelled it Pyin, had been choosing play- wounds, including a 3-year-old gon compound of Myanmar's of the Pakistan People's Party, and asked him to stay at the The Dubai Court of First ers for the soccer-like game boy and his grandmother. leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Geo News reported that the construction site in Business Instance convicted the defen- of chinlone when the gunfire Almost every villager inter- Thursday, officials said, a rare minister and his wife had suf- Bay area here in January last dant of beating his supervi- began. They scattered from viewed by the AP saw three attack on a national figurehead fered bullet wounds. year, the Gulf News reported. sor and causing him a five per what sounded like hard rain large mass graves at Gu Dar who enjoys strong domestic Police officials have reached When the supervisor cent permanent disability, the on a tin roof. By the time the Pyin's northern entrance, near support but has drawn global the site and started the initial found that the worker had report said. Myanmar military stopped the main road, where witnesses outcry over her reticence to investigation into the case. absconded from the construc- The accused, who will be shooting, only Kadir and two say soldiers herded and killed speak up for the Rohingya. Sindh Chief Minister tion site without permission, deported after serving his jail teammates were left alive. ing 10 "terrorists" in the village long-persecuted ethnic Muslim most of the Rohingya. There was little damage Murad Ali Shah, Home Min- he reported to the management term, was sentenced in absentia Days later, Kadir found six of Inn Din. minority in the predominantly A handful of witnesses con- caused by the attack, Kyi Toe, ister Sohail Anwar Siyal, senior which deducted his three days' after he failed to appear before of his friends among the bod- However, the AP's report- Buddhist country. firmed two other big graves an official from her National government and party officials salary, it said. the court, according to the pri- ies in two graves. ing shows a systematic slaugh- Repeated calls to Myan- near a hillside cemetery, not League for Democracy (NLD) reached Bijarani's house after This infuriated the worker mary ruling. They are among at least ter of Rohingya Muslim mar's military communica- too far away from a school party wrote in a Facebook the news of the minister's death who struck his supervisor He told the prosecutors that five mass graves, all previ- civilians by the military, with tions office went unanswered where more than 100 soldiers posting. broke. Bijarani had served as with a stick thrice. Co-work- he beat his supervisor once he ously unreported, that have help from Buddhist neighbors, Wednesday and Thursday. were stationed after the mas- "Nothing was destroyed or a senator as well as an MNA ers intervened and the injured learnt that his three days' pay been confirmed by The Asso- and suggests many more graves Htun Naing, a local security sacre. Villagers also saw other, burned... Our respected secu- and also held the portfolio of supervisor was rushed to a had been deducted from his ciated Press through multi- hold many more people. police officer in Buthidaung smaller graves scattered around rity forces are continuing their Sindh's Education Minister. He nearby hospital. salary based on his report that ple interviews with more than "It was a mixed-up jumble township, where the village is the village. work so they can arrest the cul- was elected in 2013 from PS-16 The Bangladeshi worker he had left the work without two dozen survivors in Ban- of corpses piled on top of each located, said he "hasn't heard In the videos of the graves prit," he added. Jacobabad. AGENCIES was apprehended by the police. permission. AGENCIES gladesh refugee camps and other," said Kadir, a 24-year-old of such mass graves." obtained by the AP, dating But the attack is sym- through time-stamped cell- firewood collector. "I felt such Myanmar has cut off access to 13 days after the killing bolic -- Suu Kyi was held for phone videos. sorrow for them." to Gu Dar Pyin, so it's unclear began, blue-green puddles of long years at the house by Japan fire kills The Myanmar government The graves are the newest just how many people died, but acid sludge surround corpses the former junta, occasion- China slams Germany for regularly claims such massa- piece of evidence for what looks satellite images obtained by the without heads and torsos ally leaning over the famous 11 at home for cres of the Rohingya never hap- increasingly like a genocide in AP from DigitalGlobe, along that jut into the air. Skel- gates in appearances that pened, and has acknowledged Myanmar's western Rakhine with video of homes reduced etal hands seem to claw at galavanised the democracy meddling in internal affairs only one mass grave contain- state against the Rohingya, a to ash, reveal a village that has the ground. AGENCIES movement. AGENCIES elderly people BEIJING: China rebuked Ber- spokeswoman Hua Chunying lin on Thursday after a German responded on Thursday that TOKYO: Eleven people were official called for the release of a China was "a country of rule of killed in northern Japan after Indian-American CEO Polish Senate backs controversial prominent human rights lawyer law" and that those who break fire broke out at a home for "without delay". it must "shoulder the responsi- elderly people with finan- Yu Wensheng, 50, was bility" of their actions. cial difficulties, police said on Holocaust speech legislation charged last weekend with "We firmly oppose any for- Thursday. indicted for bribery "inciting subversion of state eign government, country or Television footage showed WARSAW: Poland's Senate Minister Yisrael Katz said the power", a week after he was individual interfering in China's the three-storey building WASHINGTON: A former has backed legislation regulat- law constituted "a denial of detained as he prepared to take internal affairs. I don't think engulfed in flames and dozens Indian-American CEO of an ing Holocaust speech, a move Poland's part in the Holocaust his son to school in Beijing. such an official ... has the right of firefighters battling the blaze IT company in Detroit has that has already strained rela- of the Jews." He called on Netan- Best known for suing the to ask China to release anybody," in snowy conditions. been indicted for his alleged tions with both Israel and the yahu to immediately recall Isra- Beijing government over the she told a regular press briefing. Pictures of the aftermath role in orchestrating a scheme United States. el's ambassador to Poland for city's once chronic pollution, Yu China has stepped up showed the blackened husk of to bribe a city official to obtain The bill proposed by consultation. "In the balance has been a persistent voice for its crackdown on civil soci- the building, whose roof had "preferential treatment" for his Poland's ruling conservative between diplomatic consider- reform despite an increasingly ety since President Xi Jinping apparently collapsed due to company, according to the US party and voted for early Thurs- ations and moral considerations, severe crackdown on activism took power in 2012, tighten- the fire. Department of Justice. day calls for up to three years there must be a clear decision: under President Xi Jinping. ing restrictions on freedom of The victims -- eight men Parimal D Mehta, 54, the in prison for any intentional perpetuating the memory of the Hours before his detention, speech and detaining hundreds and three women -- were ex-chief executive officer of said. attempt to falsely attribute the bill and voiced no objections, victims of the Holocaust above he had circulated an open letter of activists and lawyers. among 16 residents of the facil- FutureNet Group Inc. made Mehta is also alleged to crimes of Nazi Germany to the many in Israel have argued that any other consideration." calling for five reforms to Chi- Yu had said that in 2014 ity in Sapporo, Hokkaido, run multiple cash payments to have employed Dodd's family Polish state or people. the move is an attempt to white- Working groups in Poland na's constitution, including the authorities imprisoned and tor- by a local organisation. Charles Dodd, former Director members at FutureNet and its Though the bill exempts wash the role some Poles played and Israel are to start discussing institution of multi-candidate tured him for 99 days for alleg- The other five residents of Detroit's Office of Depart- subsidiaries. Dodd previously artistic and research work, it in the killing of Jews during the issue this week, although it presidential elections. edly "disturbing public order". escaped, a police spokesman mental Technology Services pleaded guilty to bribery on has raised concerns that the Pol- World War II. was not clear what effect it could "The arrest of the legal activ- For several days beginning said, adding that authorities between 2009 to 2016, accord- September 27, 2016. ish state will decide itself what it Halina Birenbaum, a Holo- have on the bill. ist Yu Wensheng has increased on July 9, 2015, more than 200 were investigating the victims' ing to the 11- count indictment The indictment alleges that considers to be facts. The vote caust survivor and acclaimed Just hours before the Sen- my concerns about the human Chinese human rights lawyers identities. Kenji Kikai, a local filed in the Eastern District of Mehta paid these bribes to has already sparked a diplomatic Israeli author, called the new ate's vote, the U.S. asked Poland rights situation in China," and activists were detained or police official, said: "Of the five Michigan. Dodd in exchange for "pref- dispute with Israel and drawn law "madness," telling Isra- to rethink the proposed legis- German human rights com- questioned in a police sweep people who escaped, three peo- This included two cash erential treatment" for his calls from the United States for el's Army Radio it was "ludi- lation saying it could "under- missioner Barbel Kofler said that rights groups called ple -- two men and one woman bribes hand-delivered by Mehta company. a reconsideration. crous and disproportionate to mine free speech and academic Tuesday. "unprecedented". -- were rushed to hospital. The to Dodd in the restrooms of According to the indict- Senators voted 57 to 23 in what actually happened to Jews discourse." State Department "All Yu Wensheng has The "709 crackdown," as it two men were slightly injured Detroit-area restaurants in ment, Mehta and FutureNet favor of the bill with two absten- there." Birenbaum, a member spokeswoman Heather Nauert done is campaign for demo- was later dubbed, marked the and the woman sustained mod- 2016, the Department of Jus- benefited from Dodd's influ- tions. To become law, the bill of the International Auschwitz voiced concern about the "reper- cratic reforms in China and sup- largest clampdown on the legal erate injuries. tice alleged on Wednesday. ence over the administration requires approval from Presi- Committee, said she was con- cussions this draft legislation, if port fellow citizens who were profession in recent history. "They are still hospitalised FutureNet received approx- of city contracts, expenditures dent Andrzej Duda, who sup- cerned the Polish government enacted, could have on Poland's harassed for exercising their Yu was not arrested dur- but the injuries are not life- imately USD 7.5 million from under those contracts, and the ports it. Though Deputy Justice "might arrest me there for what strategic interests and relation- human rights," she said, calling ing the sweep and had contin- threatening," added Kikai. Detroit in 2015 and 2016, a Jus- hiring and selection of contract Minister Patryk Jaki suggested I'm saying now." ships including with the United for his release "without delay". ued to express his opinions on Two others escaped tice Department press release personnel. AGENCIES Israel had been consulted on the And Israeli Transportation States and Israel." AGENCIES Chinese foreign ministry legal issues. AGENCIES unharmed. AGENCIES US missile interceptor test fails again in Hawaii Mars image provides vista of WASHINGTON: A test of a US missile interceptor failed in Hawaii on Wednesday, a Russia launches 11 space key sites visited by Curiosity defence official said, marking the second such unsuccessful WASHINGTON: A panoramic team on Earth received copi- attempt in less than a year. satellites 'without glitch' image that NASA's Curiosity ous new images from the rover The test using the Aegis rover took from a mountainside through a record-setting relay Ashore system occurred at the MOSCOW: Russia on Thurs- US and German piggyback ridge on Mars provides a sweep- by NASA's MAVEN orbiter - Pacific Missile Range Facility day successfully launched 11 satellites. ing vista of the key sites visited surpassing a gigabit of data dur- on the island of Kauai, Mis- satellites from its Vostochny During its mission the Fre- since the rover's 2012 landing, ing a single relay session from sile Defence Agency spokes- cosmodrome, in the third gat upper-stage rocket per- the US space agency said. Mars for the first time in history. man Mark Wright said in a rocket liftoff from the new formed a complex sequence, The view from "Vera Rubin The team is preparing to statement. spaceport, the space agency forming several orbits for Ridge" on the north flank of resume use of Curiosity's drill Wright said the test was said. the delivery of the satellites, Mount Sharp encompasses for acquiring powdered rock of an SM-3 Block IIA mis- The country's first orbital the Roscosmos space agency much of the 18-kilometre route Curiosity's Mast Camera, or samples to be analysed by lab- sile, made by arms giant Ray- oped by the United States and Poland this year. launch of 2018 came after a said. the rover has driven from its Mastcam, took the component oratory instruments inside the theon and designed to intercept Japan. A test firing in February The failure comes amid similar liftoff from the cos- "In accordance with the landing site, all inside Gale Cra- images of the panorama three rover, more than a year after intermediate-range ballistic 2017 was successful. heighted tensions over North modrome in eastern Russia flight programme, the Fregat ter, NASA said. months ago while the rover the most recent of the 15 times missiles. According to the MDA, Korea's ballistic missile ended in embarrassment, with uppper-stage placed into orbit One hill on the northern paused on the northern edge the drill has pulled sample A defence official said the America has so far spent about program. officials losing contact with a space vehicles of main and sec- horizon is about 85 kilometres of Vera Rubin Ridge. material from Martian rocks, test was a failure and investiga- 2.2 billion on the system and Hawaii is on edge after weather satellite last November. ondary payloads," the space away, well outside of the crater, The mission has subse- NASA said. tors have opened a probe. Japan about 1 billion. its Emergency Management Lifting off as scheduled agency said in a statement. though most of the scene's hori- quently approached the south- The rover photographed the On Wednesday's failure According to Raytheon, the Agency triggered mass panic early on Thursday, the Soyuz Both the Soyuz rocket zon is the crater's northern rim, ern edge of the ridge and scene shortly before northern comes after another unsuccess- Block IIA missile is still in test- with a false alert of a ballistic rocket carried two Russian and the upper stage "per- roughly one-third that distance examined several outcrop loca- Mars' winter solstice, a season ful test in June of the missile, ing but is on track for deploy- missile headed for the Pacific Earth monitoring satellites as formed without a glitch," the away and two kilometres above tions along the way. of clear skies, gaining a sharp which is being jointly devel- ment at sea and on land in islands. AGENCIES its primary payload and nine statement added. AGENCIES the rover. Last week, the Curiosity view of distant details. AGENCIES Pyeongchang sets Winter 3D printed smart gel for targeted drug delivery WASHINGTON: Scientists or drugs to be transported in for decades in devices that gen- have 3D printed a smart gel the body and released. erate motion and biomedical Olympic record... for condoms that could lead to the devel- It could also create a new applications such as scaffolds opment of "living" structures area of soft robotics, and enable for cells to grow on. SEOUL: This month's Winter villages in Pyeongchang and in human organs and tissues, new applications in flexible However, hydrogel manu- Olympics in South Korea will Gangneung, the main press soft robots and targeted drug sensors and actuators, bio- facturing has relied heavily on set a record even before the first centre, the media village as well delivery. medical devices and platforms conventional, two-dimensional athlete comes out of a starting as medical centres, the organ- The approach involves or scaffolds for cells to grow, methods such as molding and gate, organisers said on Thurs- isers said. printing a 3D object with a Lee said. lithography. The researchers day - for the largest number of Rubber manufacturer hydrogel (water-containing gel) "The full potential of this used a lithography-based tech- free condoms handed out at a Convenience Co has donated that changes shape over time smart hydrogel has not been nique that is fast, inexpensive Winter Games. 100,000 of the condoms, saying when temperatures change, unleashed until now," said Lee. and can print a wide range of Over little more than two it did so for "a successful host- said Howon Lee, assistant pro- "We added another dimen- materials into a 3D shape. weeks from the opening of the ing of the Winter Olympics and fessor at Rutgers University in sion to it, and this is the first It involves printing layers Olympiad next Friday, a total of the prevention of the spread of the US. time anybody has done it on of a special resin to build a 3D 110,000 contraceptive sheaths the HIV virus". The study, published in this scale. object. will be distributed, 10,000 more and sportswoman. But spokesman Chung the journal Scientific Reports, “They are flexible, shape- The resin consists of the than at Vancouver in 2010 or But they will be made avail- Geun-Sik said many of demonstrated fast, scalable, morphing materials. I like to hydrogel, a chemical that acts Sochi in 2014. able to all participants. them would be taken home high-resolution 3D printing of Hydrogels are everywhere The smart gel could provide call them smart materials," Lee as a binder, another chemical With 2,925 athletes taking "Baskets with condoms will unopened as souvenirs. "We hydrogels, which remain solid in our lives, including in con- structural rigidity in organs said. that facilitates bonding when part, it equates to an average of be placed at both men's and don't expect the athletes to use and retain their shape despite tact lenses, diapers and the such as the lungs, and can con- Engineers worked with a light hits it and a dye that con- 37.6 condoms per sportsman women's toilets" at athletes' them all," he added. AGENCIES containing water. human body. tain small molecules like water hydrogel that has been used trols light penetration. AGENCIES world 11 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 2 February, 2018 mp Sky is limit to India ties: USA’s Afghanistan says it has proof attackers were trained in Pak PIO envoy to UN Nikki Haley KABUL: Afghanistan has given neighboring Pakistan confessions and other proof WASHINGTON: Sky is the that the militants who carried limit for the US-India rela- out a recent series of attacks tionship and President Don- ‘UN list of cos linked were trained in Pakistan and ald Trump is keen to see the that Taliban leaders there are two countries doing more allowed to roam freely, the together, US Ambassador to to Israeli settlements Afghan interior minister said the UN Nikki Haley has said. on Thursday. Haley's remarks came dur- Wais Ahmed Barmak told a ing her luncheon meeting with just a waste of time' news conference the evidence the Indian Ambassador to the was presented at a meeting a US, Navtej Singh Sarna, at his UNITED NATIONS: US was issued at all is yet another day earlier in the Pakistani cap- residence on Tuesday. Ambassador Nikki Haley on reminder of the Council's anti- ital, Islamabad. Afghanistan's Nearly 200 people have came from confessions by cap- Praising Prime Minis- Thursday slammed a UN report Israel obsession," said Haley. spy chief, Masoom Stanekzai, been killed over the past month tured militants. They said they ter Narendra Modi for being on 206 companies with ties to "The United States will con- also attended the meet- in attacks claimed by the Tali- told the Pakistani side that aggressive in pursuing eco- Israeli settlements as "a waste of tinue to aggressively push back ing, along with senior Paki- ban and a rival Islamic State some of the militants had been nomic and administrative time and resources" that showed against the anti-Israel bias, and stani military and intelligence affiliate. Afghan authorities say trained at Islamic seminaries reforms, Haley told a select an "anti-Israeli obsession." advance badly needed reforms officials. they detained one of the gun- in the Pakistani border town gathering of Indian-Americans The office of the UN high of the Council," she added. Stanekzai, addressing men who attacked a military of Chaman. that the Trump administration When you look at the this (Trump) administration commissioner for human rights Of the 206 companies under the same news conference, academy on Monday, killing Earlier in the week, Afghan- has also undertaken a similar research and all the things that too. So I think it's a good com- released the report that did not review, 143 are based in Israel said Afghanistan laid out its 11 people in an assault claimed istan's UN envoy Mahmoud operation. we do, these two democracies bination to have them (Trump- name the companies but could or in the settlements, 22 in the proof and asked Pakistan to by IS. Saikal tweeted that the father of "It makes sense for the two have so much in common," Modi) together," Haley said. pave the way to a "blacklist" of United States, seven in Ger- take action to prevent further Afghanistan and Pakistan one of the insurgents involved democracies, having so much she said. In his remarks, Sarna businesses that Israeli officials many, five in the Netherlands attacks. There was no imme- have long accused each other in the bloody January 20 in common values to work "We're seeing a growing described Haley as the "star" fear would be targeted for an and four in France. diate comment from Pakistan, of failing to combat militants assault on Kabul's Intercon- together," the Indian-Ameri- interest, and a growing rela- of the Trump administration. international boycott. The report had been due which has expressed condo- operating along their porous tinental Hotel "conceded his can diplomat said. tionship and seeing that hap- "It is always a delight to see "This whole issue is outside to be released last year but was lences over the recent attacks. border. son was trained in Chaman" Haley, 46, is the first ever pen. The president is very very the sense of pride that Ambas- the bounds of the High Com- repeatedly delayed. A Pakistani delegation is due The Afghan officials said by Pakistan's InterServices Cabinet-ranking Indian- fond of what is happening with sador Haley has in her Indian missioner for Human Rights Israel's UN Ambassador in Kabul on Saturday. some of the latest evidence Intelligence. AGENCIES American in any US presiden- India, growing that relationship roots, and the high value she office's mandate and is a waste Danny Danon strongly con- tial administration. trying to make sure that we do attaches to the India-US rela- of time and resources," Haley demned the report, calling it a Haley said when she more with India," Haley said. tionship even as she plays such said in a statement. "shameful act, which will serve Gas poisoning kills 9 at China steel plant entered the Trump adminis- "I think that sky's the limit a prominent role in the Ameri- The report was in response as a stain on the UNHRC for- tration, she desperately wanted now. We are going to continue can political sphere," Sarna told to a resolution adopted in 2016 ever." "We will continue to act BEIJING: Gas poisoning at an iron and steel plant in China's southwest to see the US-India relations to to try and show the values PTI. by the UN Human Rights Coun- with our allies and use all the be very strong "which wasn't of India to the United States Sarna said Haley's story cil that called for the creation means at our disposal to stop Guizhou province has killed nine persons and injured two others, authori- the case during the last two and continue trying to show really showed that "can't is not of database of all companies the publication of this disgrace- ties said on Thursday. The incident occurred when workers were conducting presidencies". the values of the US to India," an option". "Coming from a doing business with the Israeli ful blacklist," he vowed. an overhaul of the generator boiler at Shougang Shuicheng Iron and Steel "It didn't make sense to me she said. Haley said Modi was family of immigrants, coming settlements, which the United Israeli settlements are seen Company Limited in Liupanshui city, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. because when you look at the aggressively pursuing reforms from a relatively small rural Nations considers illegal under as illegal under international law Nine people were killed and two others were injured in the on Wednesday's values, they're the same. When and changes in India. town and moving so quickly international law. "While we and a major obstacle to peace you look at the work ethics and "He very much wants to to hold the post of governor note that they wisely refrained as they are built on land the incident, it quoted local authorities as saying. The cause of the accident was what they believe from a cor- streamline and do all of these was in itself a huge achieve- from listing individual com- Palestinians see as part of their not immediately known, it said. AGENCIES porate standpoint -- the same. reforms, that are very true for ment," said Sarna. AGENCIES panies, the fact that the report future state. AGENCIES WWII bomb FB in French court for 'censoring' Thwarted Gymnastics doctor abused at defused in HK presidential after thousands 19th century vagina painting poll day least 265 women and girls evacuated PARIS: How should Facebook book banned nude content at attack: Russia decide what's art and what's the time, but he argued that CHARLOTTE (US): The tified victims and an infinite HONG KONG: A wartime pornography? The question the painting is "a major work" MOSCOW: Russia's main number of women and girls number of victims in the state, bomb was defused in Hong comes to a head in a French which is "part of France's cul- intelligence agency says it has now known to have been in the country, and all over the Kong on Thursday after forcing court case on Thursday with tural heritage". killed a suspected member of abused by Larry Nassar has world," Judge Janice Cunning- a busy commercial district into the social network accused The close-up of the wom- the Islamic State group who it risen to 265, a Michigan judge ham said. lockdown, with roads closed of censoring a 19th-century an's crotch and abdomen is a says was plotting an attack on told a final sentencing hearing "As a result, by allowing and thousands evacuated from painting of a woman's genitals. depiction of nudity that has the country's presidential elec- Wednesday where the former live streaming and tweeting, surrounding shops, hotels and "L'Origine du Monde" been "glorified, made sublime, tion day next month. USA Gymnastics doctor faced all individuals are able to par- offices. (The Origin of the World), an through the talent of the art- The FSB said in a state- his accusers once again. ticipate in this process." It was the second time within 1866 oil painting by the realist ist," Cottineau said. The Musee ment on Thursday that the man At least 65 of Nassar's vic- Jessica Thomashow, 17, who a week that an American bomb painter Gustave Courbet, may the case is coming to court only d'Orsay, which has held the resisted and was killed by secu- tims were to speak out over had also testified at Nassar's dropped during WWII had hang on the walls of the Musee on Thursday after a years-long painting since 1995, says on its rity forces in the Volga River several days at the last of three previous sentencing hearing, been discovered at a harbour- d'Orsay in Paris. legal wrangle over jurisdiction. website that the work "escapes city of Nizhny Nogvorod. sentencing hearings for the dis- urged the judge to impose the front construction site in Wan But its status as a cher- Durand made repeated pornographic status" thanks to An explosive device, fire- graced doctor who molested Larry Nassar maximum allowable sentence. Chai. Police sealed off parts of ished work of art did not stop attempts to have his account "Courbet's great virtuosity and arms and ammunition were his patients for two decades been molested by Nassar. "Larry Nassar is evil," she the district after a worker found Facebook shutting down the restored but Facebook is not the refinement of his amber found at the home of the under the guise of medical She revealed she was ini- said. "Larry Nassar is a crimi- the device on Wednesday morn- account of a French teacher thought to have done so -- colour scheme". unidentified man who, accord- treatment. tially in denial -- and broke nal of the worst kind." ing, with 4,000 people evacu- who shared a picture of it, despite rule changes in 2015 Facebook fought for five ing to the FSB, hailed from one The 54-year-old Nassar was down when she realized she Under a plea agreement, ated and ferry services across because of the social network's clarifying that depictions years to avoid being taken to of the former Soviet republics. sentenced last week to 40 to had been abused. Nassar could get a minimum Victoria Harbour suspended as ban on nude images. of nudity in artwork were court in France over the case. Russian launched a military 175 years for molesting girls at "I remember just bawling 25 to 40 years in prison, in bomb disposal experts worked The teacher, Frederic acceptable. It argued that the teacher, operation in 2015 to help the his Michigan State University my eyes out," the four-time addition to his prior sentences. through the night. Durand, accuses Facebook of Durand had posted a link to like all Facebook users, had Syrian government fight the IS. (MSU) clinic, in addition to a Olympic gold medal winner - 'Best friends' - "Bomb disposal operations deactivating his account "with- an article exploring the history signed off on terms and con- Thousands of Russians and prior sentence of 60 years for told NBC News. "It feels like Gymnast Madison Bono- are dirty, difficult and danger- out warning or justification" in of the painting which used the ditions that say any legal dis- Central Asians were believed possessing child pornography. he took a part of me that I can't figlio testified against Larry ous. In this particular case, all February 2011. He promptly famous image as a thumbnail. putes must be settled in to be fighting in Syria and The poignant accounts of get back." Nassar in March 2017, when three were true," bomb dis- sued the company in the name His lawyer Stephane Cot- California, where the company Iraq at the height of the Syrian abuse suffered by more than Biles, along with fellow molestation charges were ini- posal officer Alick McWhirter of freedom of expression, but tineau acknowledged that Face- is based. AGENCIES civil war. AGENCIES 150 young women and girls, gold-medalists Aly Raisman, tially brought. She said she told reporters. The rain, tricky who took the stand over the Gabby Douglas and McKayla knew of at least 10 other vic- location and a fuse mechanism past two weeks, have had pro- Maroney, have all identified tims who have not come that the team "couldn't even Two-thirds of UK adults ‘have none to talk to about problems' found repercussions for the themselves as Nassar victims, forward. see" all added to the challenge, US sporting world, with resig- along with scores of female ath- "This really makes me sad McWhirter said. The experts cut LONDON: Two-thirds of UK Difficulty finding the right while 28 per cent said they had is no right time or place to talk nations, retirements and new letes in gymnastics and others that some of my best friends a large hole through the shell adults feel they have nobody time or place to talk were given not spoken to anybody as they about mental health - that it's investigations announced at a who sought medical treatment think because they were only to burn off explosive materi- to talk to about their prob- as reasons behind the trend, the could not find anywhere appro- something that should be whis- rapid pace. at Michigan State. assaulted by Nassar five to 10 als inside before a crane lifted lems, a survey said on Thurs- survey by mental health cam- priate to raise their concerns, the pered about in quiet corners. Under pressure, the entire - 'Criminal of the worst times, that it doesn't matter," the earth-covered bomb off the day, days after the government paign 'Time to Change' said. BBC reported. Just over 22 per "Conversations have the board of USA Gymnastics has kind' she said. site on Thursday. Unexploded appointed the first-ever minister The campaign's director cent said they had waited for a power to change lives, wher- stepped down as of Wednesday. The small courtroom in The latest hearing relates wartime bombs or grenades to tackle the growing problem Sue Baker said hard work was year for the "perfect" moment to ever they take place. So whether As the final hearings got Charlotte, Michigan filled up to abuse that took place at the are frequently found by hikers of loneliness. needed by everyone to break discuss their issues. The survey you're at home, at work, in the under way, star gymnast Sim- early in the morning, long Twistars gymnastics training and construction workers in the Of the 2,500 people who down "barriers to talking". results were released to coincide cinema, or even in the car, one Biles slammed the US before Nassar was brought in facility. Approximately 30 state- southern Chinese city, which participated in the survey, 66 More than a third (36 per with Time to Talk Day, which Time to Talk Day (1 February) Olympic Committee for fail- for hearings that were expected ments were read Wednesday, was the scene of fierce fighting per cent said they had no one cent) of those questioned said is backed by charities Mind and is the perfect chance to be more ing to reach out to her after she stretch into early next week. and another 35 expected when between Japanese and British to speak to about mental health, they could never find the right Rethink Mental Illness. Baker open about mental health," revealed this month she had "We have over 265 iden- court resumes Friday. AGENCIES allied forces in 1941. AGENCIES relationships or money. time to raise their problems, said: "People still think there she said. AGENCIES 12 killed in Chinese Nepal losing out to China as Everest operators cross mountain KATHMANDU: Poor regu- have mushroomed in recent issues in a way that Nepal has climbers must cross to reach military plane crash lation and overcrowding are years, offering cheap expedi- just struggled to... There is no Everest's summit from Nepal pushing Everest climbers away tions up the fabled summit. system in place to actually -- is becoming more unstable as from Nepal to China, which These budget players are enforce the rules," said Adrian temperatures warm due to cli- BEIJING: At least 12 crew is investing millions to boost luring hordes of amateur Ballinger, who was the first mate change, and has claimed members of a Chinese mili- a rival path to the top of the climbers chasing the thrill of operator to move exclusively 23 lives in the last five years. tary aircraft were killed when it world. Everest but also risking death to Everest's north in 2015. Nepal's tourism depart- crashed during a training exer- Veteran climbing outfits, and injury, climbing experts Until a decade ago, a ment, which oversees the cise early this week, exposing fed up with what they regard say, warning that some expe- roughly even number of climb- mountaineering industry, the "fatal gap" between tech- as a lax attitude to safety on dition leaders are ill-equipped ers attempted the summit from defended its position on Ever- nology and training, a media Nepal's southern flank of the to tackle the peak. the northern and southern est safety. report said on Thursday. 8,848 metre peak, are starting Seven of the 10 climbers sides of Everest. "We cannot respond to The People's Liberation to shift operations to Everest's who died on Everest's south But China's reputation took every comment people make. Army Air Force has confirmed north side in Tibet. in the last two years were sum- a hit when authorities closed Every year we have more peo- that an aircraft crashed in the "The south side is way too miting with budget operators, the Tibetan side of Everest ple coming to climb Everest," southwestern province during overcrowded with inexperi- according to information from without warning in 2008, fear- said department head Dinesh a training exercise on Monday. to escape when the plane enced people," Phil Cramp- the Himalayan Database. ing protests ahead of the Bei- Bhattarai. At least a dozen crew mem- went down," the source, who ton, a seasoned Everest hand "What has happened over But many mountaineers say to the summit. jing Olympics. For now Nepal remains bers were killed in the fatal requested anonymity, told the who announced in January the last few years on the south the rules miss the mark. It is building a mountain- Many companies aban- the most popular choice -- crash, Hong Kong-based South Post. his company Altitude Junkies side is absolutely intolerable," "Nepal needs mountaineer- eering training centre in Lhasa doned the north saying the just 155 foreign mountaineers China Morning Post reported "There are no ejection seats would shift to China, the third said Lukas Furtenbach, whose ing rules and regulations. But and plans to allow helicopter political situation in Tibet was attempted to summit Everest on Thursday quoting a Chinese on those aircraft, so the pilots such outfit to abandon Nepal in company Furtenbach Adven- for the operators, not for the rescues on Everest's north from too unpredictable. from Tibet last year. Air Force source. and crew members would recent years. tures relocated to China last climbers," said Furtenbach. 2019, according to Chinese But that is changing due to An ever-growing number The crashed aircraft was a have been relying on the para- The exodus could dent a year citing safety concerns. Nepal has been criticised as state media. Currently heli- what many in the industry see of Indian climbers are drawn to new type of refuelling plane chute packs on board. But they long-standing source of rev- Those pushing for change reluctant to introduce much- copter rescues are only possi- as a deteriorating situation in Nepal by its proximity to home modified from the air force s wouldn t have had enough time enue for the cash-strapped want to see permit numbers needed regulations because it ble in Nepal. Nepal. and cultural ties. Indians out- Y-8 transport aircraft, it said. to jump because the aircraft fell Himalayan nation -- Kath- curbed and greater oversight fears harming an industry that It also fixes ropes to Ever- Ballinger expects more numbered all other climbers The accident exposed the so fast," the official said. mandu raked in more than of guides and operators. spins money for the impover- est's summit at the beginning companies to move north in on Everest's south in 2017 bar "fatal gap" between the air force The incident had under- USD 4 million in Everest per- Nepal introduced new laws ished nation. of each climbing season, an the coming years, especially as Americans. s ambitions and its technology, mined morale in the air force mits fees alone in 2017. in late December barring solo Meanwhile, China is send- industry standard on most the Khumbu Icefall presents Many Chinese adventurers the report said. because it happened just a A growing chorus of for- climbers, blind mountaineers ing a message that Everest's major peaks around the world an increasingly avoidable dan- also prefer Nepal as laws back "There were about a dozen few weeks after a J-15 carrier- eign-led Everest operators in and double amputees from north is open for business, -- but missing on the southern ger on the south. The icefall home require they summit an men and women on board based fighter jet crashed, the Nepal are demanding greater scaling Everest, restrictions it investing in climbing infra- face in Nepal. -- a treacherous, ever-shifting 8,000 metre peak before trying and none of them managed official said. AGENCIES scrutiny of low-cost outfits that said would make the peak safer. structure vital for a safe ascent "China is addressing the expanse of glacial ice that all Everest from Tibet. AGENCIES 12 business mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 2 February, 2018 FM hikes annual infra spending by 20% to `6 L Cr ‘Huge investments in roads, air, rail & inland waterways; money to come from equity’ NEW DELHI: Describing "The prime minister per- into SPV. He also announced EPF contribution of women infrastructure as a growth driver sonally reviews the target and "pay as you use" toll system say- of the economy, Finance Min- achievements in infrastructure ing that cash payment system ister Arun Jaitley on Thursday sector on a regular basis. at toll plazas is being replaced staff cut to 8% for first 3 years increased the budgetary alloca- Using online monitoring with Fastags electronic payment tion for the sector by Rs 1 lakh system of Pragati alone, proj- system. crore to Rs 5.97 lakh crore for ects worth Rs 9.46 lakh crore For Indian Railways, he NEW DELHI: The govern- the 2018-19 fiscal and said the have been facilitated and said the government has allo- ment on Thursday announced country needs Rs 50 lakh crore fast- tracked." cated capital expenditure of Rs a reduction in women employ- for infra spending. The FM said in order to cre- 1,48,528 crore for 2018-19, and ees’ contribution to EPF to 8 The minister in his budget ate employment and aid growth, all trains will soon have state-of- per cent for first three years speech said India will need mas- the government has increased the-art facilities such as WiFi and extended the fixed-term sive investments in roads, air, budgetary and extra budget- and CCTVs. employment facility to all sec- rail and inland waterways while ary expenditure on infrastruc- Jaitley said the government tors to create more jobs. hinting that the money would ture for 2018-19 to Rs 5.97 lakh will continue to work on rede- Besides, it also proposed to be raised through equity from crore from Rs 4.94 lakh crore velopment of 600 railway sta- extend the facility of payment the market. in 2017-18. tions and railways plans to of 12 per cent employers’ contri- "Infrastructure is the The budgetary allocation procure 12,000 wagons, 5,160 bution by government towards growth driver of the econ- for the Ministry of Road Trans- activities." lighted the Bharatmala scheme coaches and 700 locomotives. social security schemes run by omy. Our country needs mas- port and Highways has been Also asserting that the gov- which has been approved for Regarding airports, Jait- Employees Provident Fund sive investment in access of Rs increased to Rs 71,000 crore for ernment has laid an all-time providing seamless connectiv- ley said the government will Organisation (EPFO) for new 50 lakh crore in infrastructure 2018-19 from Rs 64,900 crore in high allocation for railway and ity to interior and backward improve their capacity across employees for first three years of laneous Provision Act 1952, per cent of basic wages as to increase growth of GDP the ongoing fiscal. road sectors, the finance minis- areas and borders of the country. the country. He said the push their employment to all sectors. to reduce women employees’ employers’ contribution toward and integrate the nation with The FM in his budget ter said the government is com- Under the phase-I of the project, will also be towards the gov- “To incentivise employment contribution to 8 per cent for Employees’ Pension Scheme a network of roads, airports, speech said: "For promoting mitted to further augmenting 35,000 km of highways would ernment's regional connectivity of more women in the formal first three years of their employ- (EPS) for other sectors and the railways, inland water and to tourism and medical care, the the infrastructure. be constructed at an estimated scheme that has already con- sector and to enable higher take ment against existing rate of 12 firms are paying 3.67 per cent provide good quality services government will make neces- National Highways exceed- cost of Rs 5.35 lakh crore. nected 16 new airports and will home wages, I propose to make per cent or 10 per cent with no as their share of contribution to the people," the finance min- sary framework for encour- ing 9,000 km will be completed He also said the NHAI will connect 56 unserved airports amendments in the Employees change in employers’ contribu- towards Employees Provident ister said. aging investment in seaplanes in 2018-19, he said and high- consider organising road assets and 31 helipads. PTI Provident Fund and Miscel- tion,” Finance Minister Arun Fund under the PMRPY. Jaitley said in his Budget Speech The government claimed on Thursday. that such measures in the past “The government will con- have been paying dividends and Slew of measures for MSMEs; corp tax lowered to 25% tribute 12 per cent of the wages would result in creation of 70 of the new employees in the lakhjobs this year as per an inde- NEW DELHI: Finance Min- ment will come out with road MSME sector which accounts However, for businesses cent over the next four years. considerably ease the cash flow EPF for all the sectors for next pendent study. ister Arun Jaitley on Thursday map to effectively tackle the for 99 per cent of companies having a turnover above Rs Presenting the last full-year challenges faced by them. three years. Also the facility for “Proposed changes to PF announced a series of measures issue pertaining to non-per- filing taxes”. 250 crore, the 30 per cent cor- budget of the BJP-led NDA He said the online loan fixed-term employment will be scheme by way of Govern- for MSMEs, lowering the cor- forming assets and stressed The estimate of revenue porate tax remains. The slash- government before the gen- sanctioning facilities for extended to all sectors,” he said. ment PF contributions for porate tax rate to 25 per cent accounts of micro, small and foregone due to this measure ing of corporate tax rate is in eral elections next year, Jaitley MSMEs will be revamped for At present, the fixed term new employees and reduced for businesses with a turnover medium enterprises. is Rs 7,000 crore in 2018-19, line with the finance minister’s said the government will soon prompt decision-making by employment facility is avail- PF contributions by employers of up to Rs 250 crore and set- Unveiling the budgetary Jaitley said in his budget speech, promise in the 2015-16 bud- announce measures to effec- banks. able to sectors employing large for women for first three years ting a target of Rs 3 lakh crore proposals for 2018-19 in Par- adding that the lower corporate get, wherein he had said that tively address the non-perform- Announcing that a provi- number of workers like tex- will help in promoting employ- for lending under the MUDRA liament, Jaitley said the reduc- tax will leave businesses with the corporate tax rate would ing assets and stressed accounts sion of Rs 3,794 crore has been tiles, leather and footware under ment growth, and more so for scheme in 2018-19. tion in the corporate tax rate to investable surplus and create be gradually lowered to 25 per of micro, small and medium provided in the Budget 2018-19 the the Pradhan Mantri Rojgar employment of women,” said Also, he said the govern- 25 per cent “will benefit entire more jobs. cent from the current 30 per enterprises, a move which will for MSMEs. PTI Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY). Alok Agrawal, Senior Director, The government pays 8.33 Deloitte Haskins & Sells. PTI Civil aviation Imported cars, GST in motion, Fiscal deficit target of 3.2% missed, raised to 3.5% ministry gets CBEC gets name NEW DELHI: Finance Miniser Budget at a Glance BUDGET `6,602 crore bikes, cell phones, change to CBIC Arun Jaitley on Thursday pro- 2018-19 For every ` in jected a higher fiscal deficit of 2018-19 RECEIPTS In` crore allocation NEW DELHI: The Central 3.5 per cent of the GDP for 2016-17 2017-18 Govt kitty, 19 perfumes costlier Board of Excise and Customs 2017-18, as against the target Revenue Capital (Actuals) (Revised Estimates) 2017-18 2018-19 will be renamed as Central of 3.2 per cent, on account GST (Budget Estimates) (Budget Estimates) paise to come NEW DELHI: If you fancy Board of Indirect Taxes and implementation and deferment

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15,05,428 mobiles, bikes, watches, sun- has subsumed indirect taxes, The fiscal deficit or gap 13,74,203 Revenue Capital glasses and mobile phones, get government's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley between total expenditure and NEW DELHI: For every rupee ready to pay more for these Make in India said on Thursday. revenues has been pegged at 3.3 in the government coffer, 19

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In order to push govern- I propose to change the name date of 3 per cent. 2,73,445 borrowing and other liabili- Fiscal 3.5 3.5 ment's Make in India initia- Finance Minister of Central Board of Excise and As per the revised estimates Deficit 3.2 3.3 ties in 2018-19, even as it will NEW DELHI: Civil avia- tive further, Finance Minister Customs [CBEC] to Central presented by Jaitley in the Union spent 18 paise towards interest 2.6 Arun Jaitley hiked Revenue ` tion ministry will receive an Arun Jaitley on Thursday hiked Board of Indirect Taxes and Budget 2018-19, the net borrow- 2.1 2.2 ` payment.

Deficit 1.9 ` ` ` increased budgetary allocation duties on a vast list of imported duties on a vast list Customs (CBIC)," the minis- ing for the current fiscal was 1.5 ` According to the Budget Effective 1.2 of Rs 6,602.86 crore in the next items, including mobile ter said while reading out the raised steeply to Rs 4.79 lakh 1.0 Revenue ` ` 2018-19 presented in Parlia- financial year, with a significant phones, automobiles, gold, of imported items budget speech in Parliament. crore as against the estimate of Deficit 0.7 Primary ` ` ` ment on Thursday by Finance 0.4 0.4 Deficit 0.3 chunk kept aside for purchase diamond, fruit and vegetable He said necessary changes in Rs 3.5 lakh crore. 0.1 ` Minister Arun Jaitley, 70 paise of "two new aircraft" to be used juices, and perfumes. sive too with a duty of 15 per the law for effecting the name The government will bor- 2016-17 2017-18 2017-18 2018-19 will come from direct and indi-

(Actuals) (Budget (Revised (Budget ` for VVIP flights. "There is substantial poten- cent now as against 10 per cent change are proposed in the row Rs 4.07 lakh crore from Estimates) Estimates) Estimates) rect taxes for the every rupee The allocation is nearly tial for domestic value addi- earlier. Finance Bill. This is the gov- the market in 2018-19, around earned. On the expenditure Source: Budget 2018-19 documents KBK Infographics three times higher than the tion in certain sectors, like Likewise, imported mobile ernment's first budget after the Rs 73,000 crore lower than the side, the biggest component is amount of Rs 2,710.31 crore food processing, electron- handsets will become cost- roll out of the Goods and Ser- current fiscal. months”. “This will have fiscal spectrum auction, he added. states' share of taxes and duties allocated to the ministry for ics, auto components, foot- lier as customs duty has been vice Tax in July 2017. Excise Referring to public finances, effect,” he said. A part of this shortfall has at 24 paise and interest pay- this fiscal. wear and furniture. To further increased from 15 per cent to duties to a large extent and ser- Jaitley said that in 2017- 18, There has also been some been made up through higher ment of 18 paise. In the Budget for 2018-19 incentivise the domestic value 20 per cent while some of their vice tax have been subsumed in the central government will be shortfall in non-tax revenues direct tax revenues and bigger Allocation towards defence presented on Thursday, an allo- addition and Make in India in parts and accessories will now GST, along with corresponding “receiving GST revenues only on account of certain develop- disinvestment receipts, Jaitley has been kept unchanged 9 cation of Rs 6,602.86 crore has some such sectors, I propose to attract duty of 15 per cent. duties on imports. PTI for 11 months, instead of 12 ments, including deferment of said. PTI paise. PTI been made for the ministry. increase customs duty on cer- Similarly, imported LCD/ Out of the total amount, tain items," Jaitley said in his LED/ OLED TV panels and Rs 4,469.50 crore would be for budget speech for year 2018-19. other parts of TVs have been "purchase of two new aircraft "This measure will promote charged customs duty of 15 Jaitley slaps 10% long-term capital gains tax on equities for special extra section flight creation of more jobs in the per cent. operations", as per a Budget country," he added. Perfumes, toilet water and NEW DELHI: After a gap of tizzy, with BSE Sensex plung- Currently, 15 per cent tax is against black money, experts document. Subsequently, customs duty imported beauty and make up 18 years, the government on ing over 400 points in the noon levied on capital gains made on said. The two new planes -- Boe- on completely knocked down preparations will now attract Thursday imposed a 10 per trade. Markets, however, recov- sale of shares within a year of The government had in ing 777-300 ER -- would be (CKD) imports of motor cars customs duty of 20 per cent as cent tax on long-term capital ered later in the day and closed purchase. However, long-term 2016 amended bilateral tax used for VVIP operations. and motor cycles has gone up against 10 per cent earlier. gains made in the share mar- with modest losses. capital gains tax is nil for shares treaties with countries like Besides, the allocation from 10 per cent to 15 per cent. Customs duty on wrist ket, with a view to curbing tax "I propose to tax such long- sold after a year of purchase. Mauritius, Cyprus and Singa- for regional air connectivity While customs duty on watches, pocket watches, smart evasion. term capital gains exceeding Rs With the Budget proposal, pore allowing Indian authori- scheme or UDAN (Ude Desh completely build units (CBU) watches/wearable devices and Also, 10 per cent tax has 1 lakh at the rate of 10 per cent now long-term capital gains ties to tax capital gains arising ka Aam Nagrik) has been imports of motor vehicles has sunglasses have been doubled been levied on distributed without allowing the benefit of The budget proposal would exceeding Rs 1 lakh will be sub- out of India. steeply increased to Rs 1,014.09 gone up to 25 per cent from 20 to 20 per cent. income by equity oriented any indexation. However, all result in a revenue gain of Rs ject to 10 per cent tax. Prime Minister Narendra crore for the next fiscal. The per cent earlier making them Finance Minister also dou- mutual funds. gains up to January 31, 2018, 20,000 crore in the first year, Tightening of the long-term Modi had in December 2016 same was at Rs 200.11 crore more expensive. bled customs duty on cut and The Budget announcement will be grandfathered," Jaitley he said, adding that the reali- capital gains provision under said stock market participants for the current financial year Imported truck and bus polished coloured gemstones, by Finance Minister Arun Jait- said while unveiling the 2018- sation in the subsequent years the Income Tax Act is an exten- should contribute more to the (2017- 18). PTI radial tyres will become expen- diamonds. PTI ley sent stock markets into a 19 budget. could be more. sion of the government's fight exchequer by way of taxes. PTI Budget focuses on Bharat Mumbai corporates miffed with Budget, query Govt’s fiscal maths to create jobs: India Inc MUMBAI: Captains of the "The PM's thrust contin- Ahuja said the textile sector like his and specifically men- industry in the financial capi- ues to be on affordable hous- which has huge employment tioned the move on decreasing NEW DELHI: India Inc on man Anand Mahindra said Banerjee said. However, CEO endra Modi know how to put tal aren't particularly enthused ing; and it is very clear that he potential needed more. the corporate tax as one which Thursday said the 'Bharat' ori- in a tweet: "In a populous, of Serum Institute of India, the money where the mouth by the Budget proposals and has little love for the rest of the "The allocation of Rs 7,148 will boost employment apart ented Budget with a thrust on agrarian country, a populist, Adar Poonawalla rated the is, he said. also raised concerns over the housing segment," Anuj Puri of crore for textiles is very low, if from helping small businesses' improving the rural economy pre-election budget can be pro- Budget as a highly mixed one. "The agricultural and rural fiscal math. realty consultant Anarock said you are looking at a 15 per cent liquidity positions. will create jobs, encourage growth! I'm biased, since it "One of the main focuses landscape were in some kind While they welcomed the speaking at a budget viewing growth in exports in this sector," Manufacturing company entrepreneurship and sets the ignites growth in our key rural of the government in this Bud- of distress and provision of move to push the small busi- session organised by industry he said, adding there is already a Caprihans India's Robin Baner- tone for future growth. markets. So instead, I'll laud the get was touted to be employ- over Rs 14.34 lakh crore to be nesses, they are concerned over lobby CII. shortfall of Rs 6,000 crore from jee gave 8/10 for the Budget for Sharing views on the Bud- budget for health insurance for ment generation. However, spent on rural infrastructure the fiscal math and resource It can be noted that corpo- an earlier announcement which distinguishing between the sala- get 2018-19, corporate honchos 10 crore people. That's a REAL none of the announcements should also add to the employ- mobilisation for populist mea- rate biggies, though are all based is yet to come in. ried individuals and individual cheered measures like the Rs 5 step towards becoming a devel- are expected to boost the cre- ment generation especially in sures and also for the exclu- in the city, are away in the Capi- Blue Star's B Thiagarajan entrepreneurs and also push- lakh cover per family per year oped society." ation of jobs in any significant the farm sector," Jajodia said. sion of certain specific demands tal for the Budget. said the proposal to double allo- ing the corporate bond market. to 10 crore families for second- CII Director General Chan- manner. Bharat, or rural India, has from them. Puri also said the 5 per cent cation for the food processing Rishi Bagla, who runs the ary and tertiary care hospi- drajit Banerjee termed it a bal- "Secondly, I was expect- been the key focus of the Bud- Veteran Mahindra group circle rate move is not enough. sector to Rs 1,400 crore is not auto component maker OMR talisation, saying these would anced and prudent Budget that ing some relief towards Mini- get, Dabur India CEO Sunil hand Arun Nanda welcomed Echoing Puri, Ramesh Nair sufficient and noted that the Bagla, welcomed the refer- help the broader objective of sets the foundation for future mum Alternate Tax (MAT), Duggal said, adding the Bud- the push on the rural front, say- of realty consultant JLL said sector needs at least Rs 10,000 ence to ease of living, saying universal healthcare. growth in the economy. which was missing in the Bud- get is on expected lines and is ing it will open up opportuni- there were specific demands on crore. government is moving from "In a difficult year, the get. It would have catered to focused on improving the qual- ties for the group, but made his minimum alternate tax, infra Suketu Shah of steelmaker gross domestic product to gross "At last a beginning of finance minister has done well India's SEZ units, helping the ity of life in rural India. reservations public on the lack status to the industry, higher Mukand and Ashank Desai of national nappiness like Bhu- Universal Healthcare - a long to contain the fiscal deficit at export business to great extent," PHD Chamber of Com- of clarity on how government external commercial borrow- mid-size IT firm Mastek ques- tan does, through the focus on overdue need to enable inclu- 3.5 per cent of GDP, a devia- he said. Assocham President merce President Anil Khai- plans to push the tourism sector ings and tax sops to home tioned the fiscal math and how infra, health, education and sive economic development. tion of 0.3 per cent from the Sandeep Jajodia said the Bud- tan said the government has and also the affordable housing. buyers, which have not been the government will be find- employment. Without health protection the Budget estimate. The plan to get is on expected lines and provided a Budget for all. The On the plans to build 5 mil- covered in the Budget. ing the resources for propos- "In the long-term, this is the poor will remain poor," Biocon move towards fiscal consolida- provides support to sections of focus on agriculture, rural lion dwellings anually, Nanda Gitanjali Exports chief exec- als like the health cover for 50 best thing that can happen to us. CMD Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw tion in the coming year would the society, where it was needed economy, health, infrastructure said, "I don't think the numbers utive Sanjeev Agarwal rued that crore people. If 1 per cent of the people are tweeted. maintain macro stability and the most. The finance minis- and MSMEs is highly appre- are anywhere near 5 million. there is not enough for the man- However, Chmetrols Indus- having 73 per cent (of wealth), Mahindra Group Chair- enhance investor confidence," ter and Prime Minister Nar- ciable. PTI They are not even 10 per cent if ufacturing sector in the Budget, tries' K Nandakumar, said it is a this is a fantastic distribution you really go into it in details." while PAL Fashions' Charan very positive budget for MSMEs on wealth," he said. PTI business 13 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 2 February, 2018 mp Govt to merge Exemption on interest income Govt mulls Aadhaar-like three general insurance cos, for sr citizens hiked to 50K subsequently list ` NEW DELHI: Announcing a unique identity for biz NEW DELHI: As part of series of benefits for senior cit- divestment of public sector izens, Finance Minister Arun NEW DELHI: The government entities, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said the will evolve a scheme to pro- Jaitley on Thursday said the exemption limit on income vide a unique identity to every government will merge three from interest for them has been enterprise in India on the lines general insurance firms into raised five times to Rs 50,000 of Aadhaar, Finance Minister one and subsequently list the per year. Arun Jaitley said on Thursday. entity on stock exchanges. At the same time, the "Aadhaar has provided an "Three public sector gen- Finance Minister raised limit identity to every Indian. eral insurance companies -- of deduction for health insur- Aadhaar has eased the deliv- National Insurance Co Ltd, ance premium and medical ery of so many public services United India Assurance Co Ltd expenditure to Rs 50,000 from to our people," Jaitley said while and Oriental India Insurance Rs 30,000 under section 80D. presenting the Union Budget Company -- will be merged "All senior citizens will 2018-19 in the Lok Sabha. into a single insurance com- now be able to claim benefit of Noting that every enter- pany and be subsequently deduction up to Rs 50,000 per prise, be it large or small, also listed," he said while present- annum in respect of any health "needs a unique ID", Jaitley said ing the Budget 2018-19 in Par- insurance premium and/or any the government will evolve "a liament on Thursday. general medical expenditure scheme to assign every indi- The minister said the gov- incurred," he said while pre- vidual enterprise in India a ment has made it mandatory Virtual ID which Aadhaar-card Aadhaar number at the time of ernment has begun strategic senting the Budget for 2018-19. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Van- lakh, he added. unique ID". for verifying bank accounts holder can generate from its authentication. disinvestment in 24 public Besides, the Budget has dana Yojana up to March, Noting that a life with dig- As many as 119 crore bio- and PANs, to weed out black website and give for various Aadhaar has also announced sector units (PSUs), including increased the limit of deduc- 2020 under which an assured nity is a right of every individ- metric identifier have been money and bring unaccounted purposes, including SIM veri- that it will soon include face national carrier Air India. As tion for medical expenditure return of 8 per cent is given by ual in general, more so for the issued to individuals so far, and wealth to book. The same for fication, instead of sharing the recognition alongside iris or part of divestment of stake in in respect of certain critical ill- Life Insurance Corporation of senior citizens, he said, "to care Aadhaar is required as an iden- cellphone SIMs has been man- actual 12-digit biometric ID. fingerprint scan as a means its general insurance firms, the ness to Rs 1 lakh in respect of India," he said. of those who cared for us is one tity proof of residents by various dated to establish the identity The soon-to-be-introduced of verifying the users, helping government diluted stakes in all senior citizens, under sec- The existing limit on invest- of the highest honours...these government and non- govern- of mobile phone users. Virtual ID, a random 16-digit those who face issues in bio- New India Assurance Co Ltd tion 80DDB. ment of Rs 7.5 lakh per senior concessions will give extra tax ment entities. The UIDAI recentlynumber, will give the users metric authentication or have and General Insurance Corpo- "In addition to tax conces- citizen under this scheme is benefit of Rs 4,000 crore to For instance, the govern- announced a new concept of the option of not sharing their worn-out fingerprints. PTI ration of India last year. PTI sions, I propose to extend the also being doubled to Rs 15 senior citizens." PTI Hyundai sales up Starbucks Over 200 CXOs 8.5% in January Govt to set up unified launches credit Markets unimpressed by Budget; from 22 top to 56,216 units regulator for IFSC: FM card... hopes Sensex dips 58 by points, Nifty by 11 cos to attend NEW DELHI: Hyundai Motor NEW DELHI: The government coherent and integrated regula- to boost sales MUMBAI: Stocks went into a Budget Impact on Sensex Automation Fair India Ltd (HMIL) on Thursday will set up a unified author- tory framework to fully develop tailspin on Thursday after the BUDGET reported a 8.5 per cent increase ity for regulating all financial and to compete with other off- NEW YORK: Starbucks has a government imposed capital Intra-day on February 1, 2018 2018-19 NEW DELHI: More than 200 in total sales at 56,216 units in services in IFSC, which is situ- shore financial centres, he said. new product that it hopes will gains tax on equities and said CXOs representing 22 leading January. ated at GIFT City in Gujarat, Ajay Pandey, Managing hook coffee lovers: a credit card. it will overshoot its fiscal deficit 36,400 corporate vowed to contribute Budget speech High: The company had sold Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Director and Group CEO at The card, launched on target, but clawed back most of Fall Past Years towards India’s GDP target from starts: 11.03 am 36,256.83 58.36 51,834 units in January last year. said on Thursday. GIFT City said: "The announce- Thursday with JPMorgan Chase the lost ground after domestic Feb 1 486 17.1per cent to 25 per cent at the Domestic sales of the company The move is expected to ment of setting up of Unified and Visa, comes as Starbucks institutions stepped up buying. 36,200 (0.16%) 2017 India’s largest automation fair rose by 8.3 per cent to 45,508 provide a further push to the Regulator for IFSC in India struggles with slowing growth The 30-share Sensex RAOTM 2018 held in Guru- Feb 29 -152 units last month as compared International Financial Services would help India achieve its full in the US With the new card, plunged over 460 points 2016 gram. The Fair was attended 36,000 to 42,017 units in January 2017. Centre (IFSC) and lead to bet- potential in the Global Finan- Starbucks wants to lure those in afternoon trade after Open: by more than 1,000 manufac- Feb 28 141 Exports grew by 9.1 per cent last ter regulation and supervision cial markets." who aren't yet signed up for its Finance Minister Arun Jaitley 36,048.99 2015 turing engineers and software month at 10,708 units as against of the financial entities. Globally, most of the finan- rewards program. announced long-term capi- experts from corporate such as 35,800 Close: Jul 10 -72 9,817 units in January last year. "The government will estab- cial centers host unified regula- The Seattle company has tal gains tax of 10 per cent on Previous close: 2014 Cisco, Endress & Hauser, HMS "2018 has started on a posi- lish a unified authority for reg- tor to promote these. more than 14 million Starbucks stock market gains exceeding 35,965.02 35,906.66 Industrial Networks, ESK Auto- Feb 17 97 tive note and promises progres- ulating all financial services in “The government’s initiative members in its rewards pro- Rs 1 lakh. 35,600 2014 mation, Pentair& Hoffman to sive growth for the industry, IFSCs in India," Jaitley said, duly supported by all existing gram in the US, but it is work- It finally ended lower by Interim Budget mention a few. Budget speech Low: with Hyundai volume growth while unveiling the Union Bud- regulators would go a long way ing to grow that number because 58.36 points at 35,906.66, while ends: 12.49 pm Feb 28 -291 Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti 35,501.74 of 8.3 per cent," HMIL Director get 2018-19. in establishing GIFT IFSC as a members tend to stop by its the broader Nifty shed 10.80 35,400 2013 Aayog in his message said, (Sales and Marketing) Rakesh IFSC at Gift City, which has global financial hub,” Pandey shops more often for coffee or points to 11,016.90. “Smart manufacturing practices Srivastava said. PTI become operational, needs a said. PTI snacks. Sentiment also took a hit 9am 10 11 12 1pm 2 3 4 KBK Infographics will not only increase productiv- The Starbucks Rewards after the Budget raised the fis- ity but also improves the quality credit card has a 49 annual fee cal deficit target for 2017-18 to domestic institutional investors to close at 35,906.66, still down of employment opportunities.” US Fed keeps rates same, 200 ‘power and lets cardholders earn free 3.5 per cent of GDP as against towards the later part of the ses- by 58.36 points, or 0.16 per Dilip Sawhney, Rockwell Starbucks drinks and food with 3.2 per cent earlier. sion cushioned the fall. cent. Automation MD, said, ‘Auto- farmers’ to light purchases they make at the cof- The target for 2018-19 has The BSE Sensex started on The NSE Nifty too saw vol- mation shall lead to new man- says inflation to 'move up' fee chain and elsewhere. been fixed at 3.3 per cent as an optimistic note at 36,048.99 atility and ended at 11,016.90, ufacturing opportunities slated up Uttarakhand Cardholders will be enrolled against the Fiscal Responsibil- and advanced to 36,256.83 down 10.80 points, or 0.10 to be more skills intensive, mak- WASHINGTON DC: The That change of language into Starbuck's rewards pro- ity and Budget Management points during the presentation per cent. It hovered between ing the world of manufacturers Federal Reserve left the bench- will fuel expectations that the with solar energy gram. Branded credit cards, like Act target of 3 per cent. of the Budget but turned neg- 11,117.35 and 10,878.80 dur- in India a better place ensuring mark interest rate unchanged US central bank could raise the the Starbucks one, have been Markets reeled under heavy ative after Jaitley announced ing the day. On the Budget day an increment in production. The on Thursday after its first pol- key lending rate more than the DEHRADUN: Around 200 popular for decades since they selling pressure during Jait- long term capital gains tax, hit- in 2017, the Sensex had gained manufacturing industry aims icy meeting of 2018, but said it expected three times this year. individuals in the state will now help strengthen customer loy- ley's Budget speech in the Lok ting a low of 35,501.74. 485.68 points, while Nifty had to adopt ‘Smart Factory’ also expects inflation to move up In December, the commit- be known as ‘power farmers’, alty. PTI Sabha, but large-scale buying by However, it bounced back rallied 155.10 points. PTI known as industry 4.0.” MPOST this year -- a possible signal of tee said inflation was "expected thanks to Uttarakhand Renew- faster rate increases ahead. to remain somewhat below two able Energy Development Honda registers In the last meeting of Fed percent in the near term." Agency (UREDA) that has US McDonald’s plea ICSI appoints new president Chair Janet Yellen's tenure, the The change in tone will roped in natives to set up solar policy-setting Federal Open certainly reinforce the view power generation plants on their domestic sales Market Committee said while among analysts that the first land. These farmers will directly against NCLT show and vice-president for 2018 price measures have remained rate increase of 2018 will come supply the renewable energy to of 14,838 units below the central bank's two in March. the state government at a fixed NEW DELHI: CS Makarand percent target, "inflation on a The debate will be over how price of Rs 4.35 per unit. cause premature: HC this month Lele, a Fellow Member of the 12-month basis is expected to many more steps the central Under the scheme, solar Institute has been elected as move up this year." bank will take this year. PTI power plants will be set up in NEW DELHI: The Delhi High NEW DELHI: Honda Cars President of the Institute of all the 13 districts of the state. Court on Thursday said that India Ltd. (HCIL), leading Company Secretaries of India START-UP NATION “Right now, 200 individuals a plea by McDonald's against manufacturer of passenger cars for the year 2018 w.e.f. January have been selected to set up solar a show cause notice issued in India, registered monthly 19, 2018. While, CS Ahalada Makarand Lele and plants in villages, while we are to the fast-food major by the domestic sales of 14,838 units Rao V a Fellow Member of the Ahalada Rao V still getting proposals from peo- National Company Law Tri- and exports of 398 units in Jan- Institute has been elected as the ple living in urban areas in the bunal on a contempt plea filed uary 2018. Vice-President. corporate laws over 2 decades. plains to set up solar panels on by its estranged Indian partner The company registered a CS Makarand Lele is a Fel- CS Ahalada Rao V is a Fel- rooftop of their house. We plan Vikram Bakshi was "premature" NCLT that there has been no cumulative growth of 17% sell- low Company Secretary (FCS) low Member of the Institute of to establish over 300 such plants and reflected "some paranoia". violation of the tribunal's orders ing 144,802 units during Apr’17 and Member of The Institute of Companies Secretaries of India. in urban areas,” an officer said. The observations were by the company. – Jan’18, against 124,114 units Company Secretaries of India He was an Associate Member of The infrastructure for the plant, made by a bench of justices "Issuance of show cause in the corresponding period since 1992. He has completed Chartered Institute for Securi- like solar panels, battery banks Siddharth Mridul and Deepa notice not a cause of action. last year. his Commerce graduation ties and Investment, U.K. Sci- and grid-tie metre, was already Sharma while hearing the com- Why should we entertain this Yoichiro Ueno, President (B.Com) from Garware Col- ence graduate from Osmania put in place in the villages four pany's appeal against a single plea at all," the bench said and CEO, Honda Cars India lege of Commerce Pune and University, Master of Law from months ago. judge's decision to reject its and added "it is a little prema- Ltd. said, “HCIL has witnessed Law graduation (L.L.B) from Osmania University and Master Chief project officer of challenge to the NCLT show ture. There seems to be some strong growth of 17% in the ILS Law College Pune. He holds in Financial Management from UREDA, Arun Tyagi, said “The cause notice. paranoia." ongoing fiscal year and we the Certificate of Practice of Pondicherry University. REC Foundation has joined hands with Telangana’s startup individuals will be called power The bench was of the opin- The single judge in his Jan- expect the market to further ICSI since 1993. He further completed incubator T-Hub to launch ‘REC Innovation Platform’ aimed at farmer. The solar power plant ion that the tribunal was only uary 9 decision had dismissed pick-up after the anticipations His expertise is in provid- Certificate course on “Busi- raising 1800 young innovators in 30 government institutions in will be set up on their land and a contemplating initiation of con- the company's plea saying the regarding Union Budget are ing total business solutions. He ness Valuation and Corporate Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Students will be mentored to power purchase agreement will tempt proceedings and there grievances raised by it were a stabilized. HCIL will show- has been consulting to various Restructuring” from Institute produce 600 projects, out of which 30 projects will be selected for be signed for selling the energy has been no determination of result of "unfounded appre- case our strong line-up for the Indian and International busi- of Cost Accountants of India. generated. They will generate contempt by the NCLT. hensions" that the NCLT had next fiscal at the upcoming nesses on compliances, gover- He is currently pursing detailed advanced mentoring. REC CMD Dr PV Ramesh, and T-Hub CEO Jay power and earn from directly It suggested McDonald's to prejudged the issue and that it Auto Expo which will further nance, risk management, joint Research Study on Valuation Krishnan, , signed the MoU on January 29, 2017 in Hyderabad selling it to the state govern- reply to the show cause notice "reflects paranoia rather than strengthen our position in the ventures, policies, structuring of Intangible Assets of Indian ment.” AGENCIES and to indicate before the substance". PTI Indian market.” MPOST and various critical matters in Companies. MPOST Chinese Alibaba’s profit soars US Microsoft suffers Flipkart delivers soap instead of 35% as Singles Day pays off $6.3 bn quarterly loss iPhone8, booked for cheating BEIJING: Chinese e-com- SAN FRANCISCO: Micro- MUMBAI: After paying Rs merce giant Alibaba on Thurs- soft on Thursday reported a 55,000 to buy an aspirational day posted a 35 per cent surge hefty loss in the past quarter, mobile handset, the 26-year- in net profit in the third quar- as it set aside billions of dollars old Tabrej Mehaboob Nagrali ter, fuelled by a record-breaking for taxes on profits it expects to was in for a rude shock as sales bonanza during its annual bring back to the United States e-tailing major Flipkart deliv- Singles Day shopping festival. following passage of a major ered a detergent bar instead of The company said profit tax overhaul. his prized phone. jumped to 24.1 billion yuan ( The technology giant said its away from Windows- powered Nagrali, a software engi- 3.7 billion) between October loss for the quarter to Decem- computers to mobile devices. neer, approached the city police and December, compared to ber 31 was $6.3 billion -- as it This has pushed Microsoft to and a case of cheating has been 17.9 billion yuan in the same took a charge of $13.8 billion to focus on the internet cloud, registered against the Softbank- that the package delivered at his inspector at the Byculla police quarter in 2016. pay its taxes. artificial intelligence, and ser- backed Flipkart valued at over house in Panvel in the neigh- station, told PTI on Thursday. Alibaba runs an annual Revenue for Microsoft's vices for connected "internet of $17 billion in central Mumbai's bouring Navi Mumbai had a When contacted, a Flip- promotion on November 11 168.2 billion yuan ( 25.9 bil- quarter driven by the continued fiscal second quarter rose 12 things" devices. “This quarter’s Byculla police station. detergent bar inside, instead kart spokesperson claimed the that draws the country’s grow- lion) in payments, a 39 per cent strength of the Chinese con- per cent to $28.9 billion as it results speak to the differenti- In his complaint, Nagrali of the premium mobile phone. e-tailer has a zero tolerance pol- ing consumer class which can increase from the 2016 festival. sumer and the wide and innova- saw gains in business services ated value we are delivering to said he had ordered an "Nagrali approached us icy on customer trust impact- buy an array of products at Rivals such as JD.com had tive range of services we provide and cloud computing. Once customers across our productiv- iPhone-8 on the shopping por- with a complaint on Wednes- ing incidents, and added, "we the click of a button on their also reported brisk business on for merchants and consumers,” the world's largest technology ity solutions and as the hybrid tal and made the full payment day, and an offence of cheating are investigating the incident smartphones. November 11. Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang said company, Microsoft has been cloud provider of choice,” said of Rs 55,000. was registered against Flipkart," and will resolve the matter at Last year’s event recorded “Alibaba had another great in an earnings report. PTI rebooting as consumers shift CEO Satya Nadella. PTI On January 22, he alleged Avinash Shingte, senior police the earliest." PTI 14 sport mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata |Friday, 2 February, 2018 KAPIL DEV URGES MEDIA TO SHOW STORIES ICC LAUNCHES PROBE INTO AJMAN BECKHAM MOST FASHIONABLE PERSON IN OF SOLDIERS ALL STARS TOURNEY THE WORLD: BAICHUNG BHUTIA MUMBAI: Kapil Dev, who was commissioned into the Territorial DUBAI: The ICC on Thursday said it is continuing its MUMBAI: Baichung Bhutia says Manchester United alum David Army (TA) as an honorary lieutenant colonel in 2008, urged the investigation into a private Twenty20 league held in the Beckham is the “most fashionable person” in the world. Accord- media not to present sensational stories to audiences but to show United Arab Emirates, saying there was “strong evi- ing to the 41-year-old, the English forward player beats all icons stories of youngsters who sacrificed their lives for our country. dence” to suggest it was a corrupt event. The Ajman T20 from sports and even Hindi and international cinema when it Kapil’s comments came after he attended Atharva Foundation’s All-Stars league had been slated for a five-match series comes to style. He also said he is proud to represent Sikkim at the special initiative to pay tribute to the Indian armed forces. across three days in late January. 13th edition of Sustainable Fashion Day. I-League: Churchill look to Mary Kom strikes gold; bounce back vs Minerva Du Plessis ton lifts SA Cuba, Uzbeks halt men VASCO: Churchill Brothers PTI would look to bounce back Churchill put up a from their previous match good performance defeat when they take on table to 269/8 in first ODI toppers Minerva Punjab in in the new year to their I-League match here on remain unbeaten DURBAN: Skipper Faf du himself closer to the batsman, Friday. until they lost to Plessis’ ninth ODI century which helped him complete Churchill put up a good helped South Africa recover Miller’s catch cleanly. performance in the new year Neroca FC from a minor collapse to post a Tottering at 134/5, the to remain unbeaten until they competitive 269/8 against India Proteas needed a big part- lost to Neroca FC in the last said. He added that all his play- in the opener of the six-match nership to bail them out and match and they now remain ers, except for Utam Rai, are fit One-day International series at all-rounder Chris Morris (37 once again at the bottom of and available for selection for Kingsmead here on Thursday. off 43; 4X4, 6X1) provided the NEW DELHI: M C Mary Kom on. Another Assam boxer, the league table with 10 points Friday’s match. Rai suffered an Coming in at No. 3, du Ples- much-needed impetus to the claimed a gold in the women’s Lovlina Borgohain claimed from 10 matches. injury in Churchill’s last match sis (120 off 112 balls; 4X11, innings by forging a 74-run competition but Indian men the welterweight (69kg) gold “We should have won the against Neroca. 6X2) steered the South African sixth wicket stand in the com- were denied a complete sweep among women, getting the bet- match against Neroca easily I-League debutants ship with three vital half-cen- pany of his captain. by traditional powerhouses ter of compatriot Pooja. after dominating the entire Minerva Punjab have been tury partnerships even as the Morris looked in great nick Cuba and Uzbekistan on an In the evening, Common- second half. We created a lot playing well as a unit and in- Indian wrist spin duo of china- throughout his knock, and exciting final day of the India wealth Games bronze-med- of scoring chances. We can- form Bhutanese winger Chen- man Kuldeep Yadav (3/34) and even took Kuldeep to the clean- Open boxing tournament, here allist Pinki Jangra (51kg) not repeat the same mis- cho Gyeltshen will be the main leggie Yuzvendra Chahal (2/45) ers once before being cleaned on Thursday. registered a unanimous victory takes tomorrow against a side threat to the home side. shared five wickets between up two balls later. Mary Kom (48kg) got the over Mongolia’s Jargalan Ochir- who are leading the table and Minerva will go all out to them to rip through the top Du Plessis, meanwhile sur- better of Filipino Josie Gabuco bat. Manisha (54kg) added to have been consistent so far,” consolidate their position at the order. vived a few close chances before 4-1 in a battle of attrition to the gold rush for women by Churchill assistant coach top as they are two points above Electing to bat after win- reaching his century off a sin- come up trumps. claiming the top honours in Alfred Fernandes said. second place Neroca. ning the toss, South Africa got gle from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, In fact, women stole the the all-Indian final against M “We will get few scoring Minerva’s head coach Kho- off to a patient 30-run start and later in the company of thunder from men by pick- Meenakumari. But former opportunities against them gen Singh is pleased with his before Jasprit Bumrah’s sharp Andile Phehlukwayo (27 not ing up five gold medals after world champion L Sarita Devi who are leading the chart and team’s performance so far. inswinger trapped opener out off 33; 4X1, 6X1) raised a men were thwarted by Cuba (60kg) settled for a silver medal have been unbeaten after they “We have won five away Hashim Amla (16 off 17 balls; 56-run seventh wicket stand. and Uzbekistan. Pwilao Basu- after losing to Finland’s Olym- lost their only match against matches and with this good 4X1) plumb in front. trapped in front before jolt- before a googly, which kept The skipper fell in the final over matary (64kg) was the first pic bronze- medallist Mira Pot- Aizawl. It’s our crucial home record we hope to come out Du Plessis rescued the hosts ing the hosts with the wicket low, broke through his defences of the innings while attempt- among them to fetch a gold. kenon. Sarita gave her all in match and we need to col- victors tomorrow (Friday) to with a 53-run second wicket of Aiden Markram (9 off 21), leaving the Proteas struggling ing to take Bhuvneshwar to The former world and Asian the bout but lost on a 2-3 deci- lect full points to climb up the consolidate our position at the stand with stumper Quinton thanks to a brilliant running at 122/4. the cleaners and instead holed bronze medallist claimed a 3-2 sion after Potkenon salvaged a ladder,” he added. Fernandes top,” he said. de Kock (34 off 49; 4X4) before catch from Hardik Pandya. Miller, who walked in out to Hardik at the long-off win over Thailand’s Sudaporn rather rusty performance with mentioned Bhutanese Chen- “Churchill are not the same Chahal and Kuldeep crippled Kuldeep then joined the next, too struggled against the boundary even as the incoming Seesondee. The Assam boxer is a final round flourish. cho Gyeltshen as a dangerous side that played in the first five the hosts with some excellent party with the quick dismissals unorthodox Kuldeep and all batsmen — Kagiso Rabada (1) a regular in the national camp In the men’s draw, San- player. “They have Chencho matches. After their new for- bowling. of Jean Paul Duminy (12 off 18) he could manage was a drive to and Morne Morkel (0 not out) and had claimed a gold medal jeet (91kg) picked up India’s Gyeltshen who is good but we eign recruits, they look stron- The captain started well by and David Miller (7 off 7) even skipper Virat Kohli, who com- hardly disturbed the scorers. at the 2015 Nation’s Cup in Ser- first gold of the day when he have plans to take care of him. ger and we need to play as a punishing pacer Bhuvnesh- as du Plessis looked comfort- pleted an excellent catch, diving BRIEF SCORES: South bia. She hails from a small vil- upstaged Uzbekistan’s Sanjar My only worry is that my play- team. They also have home war Kumar for three consecu- able driving Kuldeep for a cou- forward at short cover. Africa 269/8 (Faf du Plessis lage in Kokrajhar where several Tursunov. The Indian matched ers do not waste opportunities. advantage but our boys are tive boundaries as the second ple of runs through extra cover Kohli, who had previ- 120, Chris Morris 37, Quin- families were displaced during Tursunov punch for punch in Our opponent is a well balance ready for the challenge and we wicket stand started flourish- to bring up his 30th ODI fifty. ously sustained a knock, had ton de Kock 34; Kuldeep Yadav the 2012 riots. Her family was an engrossing contest before side and we need to play col- are expecting a close contest,” ing to 83/1 until Chahal struck Duminy found the going returned to the field after nurs- 3/34, Yuzvendra Chahal 2/45) among those displaced by the getting a split 3-2 verdict in his lectively to overcome them,” he stated Khogen. AGENCIES with the wicket of de Kock, tough against the chinaman ing the bruise and positioned vs India. AGENCIES violence but has since moved favour. AGENCIES

e - TENDER NOTICE Pakistan finish Ref:- WRDD/SE(A-I)/KGR(A-I)CIRCLE/e-NIT-32/2017-18 (SI No.- 1 to 2) of Superintending Engineer Krishnagar (A-I) 3 paise per day per capita Circle, Krishnagar, Nadia under RIDF-XXI, Phase-II programme. third in ICC U-19 e-Tenders are invited by the Superintending Engineer (A-I), Krishnagar (A-I) Circle, Nadia against NIT No,- 32/2017-18 on sport can achieve more WC, thanks to under RIDF-XXI, Phase-II Prograinme for “Repair & Maintenance work for different DTW Schemes” under Krishnagar-I Division. KANTHI D SURESH Exercise is physical activity day per head certainly brings washout Last date & time of online submission is 07/02/2018 upto that enhances health and fit- us to a situation of an unin- 18:00. ndia does not have a ness of an individual. A sport tended result. QUEENSTOWN (NEW ZEA- Phone No.- 03472-272472. e-mail ID : [email protected] sports culture,” seems to is a deeper concept which It was also mentioned in LAND): Two-time champions Sd/ Hirak Dey be a common prover- tests the skills and abilities of Parliament that the contribu- Pakistan claimed third posi- Superintending Engineer (A-I) bial expression used to an individual and is competi- tion of the private sector was tion at the ICC U-19 Cricket Krishnagar(A-I) Circle Krishnagar, Nadia Idraw up the reason and logic tive and played in a set of pre- not taken into consideration World Cup 2018 after their behind our poor medals tally defined rules, with the clear for the calculation. As per third-fourth position play-off at mega events like the Olym- objective for the sportsperson Schedule VII of the Compa- match against Afghanistan was pics, where we have 28 medals to “win”. nies Act 2013, training to pro- washed-out on Thursday with- to our credit over the past 116 While the parameters of mote rural sports, nationally out a ball being bowled, here. years. The Sports Minister, in measurement to determine recognised sports, paralym- Afghanistan and Pakistan a recent statement in Parlia- the 3 paise spend seems to be pic sports and Olympics is one were in Group D and though ment, said India spends 3 paise stemming from a fairly metic- of the activities which may be Afghanistan defeated Paki- per head per capita on sports. ulous and careful calculation, included by companies in their stan in their opener, Pakistan The total outlay of the Depart- what remains vague is the Corporate Social Responsibil- topped the group after Afghan- ment of Sports of the ministry nature of spend of even the 3 ity Policies. istan suffered a surprise defeat during the year 2017-18 is Rs paise. Countries like UK and The larger question here is against Ireland in their last 1,393.21 crore. As per figures China spend a huge amount whether Sport development group match. of the Census 2011, the pop- of money on sport in compari- in India is really regarded as a While this is Afghanistan’s ulation of India is 121 crore. son to India’s share. Also, these social responsibility? best finish in an ICC U-19 Thus, per capita per day spend countries are clear about why National Sports Develop- Cricket World Cup after they of the outlay of the Depart- they are spending what they ment Fund (NSDF) in 1998 claimed 16th, 10th, seventh ment of Sports of this ministry are spending! under Charitable Endowment and ninth positions in the 2010, alone is around 3 paise. The sports schemes being Act was set up, contribution 2012, 2014 and 2016 events, Cooch Behar Zilla Parishad Cooch Behar The word ‘sport’ seems to implemented by the ministry, to which from Corporate Sec- respectively, this is the third Notice Inviting Tender ( in brief) be too encompassing and the as mentioned in its documents, tor during the last 10 years has time Pakistan have finished average Indians tend to get aim to infuse sports culture been a little over Rs 100 crore, third after 2000 and 2010. Following Tender is herby invited on behalf of Cooch Behar confused between exercise and achieve sporting excel- whereas the corporate spend Pakistan’s worst perfor- Zilla Parishad for Electrical works for Construction of Hat Shed and fitness, playing a game and lence in the country. Keep- on IPL and the likes of it, runs mance in the ICC U-19 Cricket (Rural Market) at Dourhat in Putimari-Fuleswari G.P. & Domukha adopting a sport. ing this in mind, 3 paise per into billions of rupees. World Cup was in 2012 when Nayarhat in Mowamari G.P. within Cooch Behar-I P.S. vide NIT they finished eighth. No. WBZP/12/DE-ET/COB/2017-18 (3rd Call). For which last Pakistan, the only country date of Technical & Financial Bid submission - 14.02.2018 (up Life ban on Sreesanth: SC to hear plea on Feb 5 to have won back-to-back titles, to 6.00 P.M.). for details the website https: // etender.wb.nic.in in 2004 and 2006, got past may be accessed Sd/- NEW DELHI: The Supreme hearing before an appropriate high court had restored the South Africa by three wickets Secretary Court has agreed to hear on bench according to the roster ban on a petition filed by the in the quarter-finals but suf- Cooch Behar Zilla Parishad February 5 an appeal filed by after the matter was mentioned Board of Control for Cricket fered a massive 203 runs defeat Cooch Behar cricketer S Sreesanth against a before it. in India (BCCI) against a sin- to India in the semi-finals with Kerala High Court verdict that “List on February 5, 2018 gle-judge bench’s order, lifting the team bundled out for only restored the life ban imposed before an appropriate bench, as the life ban imposed on the 69 runs. on him by the BCCI in the per roster, subject to removal 34-year-old pacer. Afghanistan lost to three- wake of the 2013 IPL spot-fix- of defects, if any,” the bench, The Bench had said there time champions Australia by ing scandal. also comprising justices A M was no violation of natural jus- six wickets in the semi-finals A Bench headed by Chief Khanwilkar and D Y Chand- tice against the cricketer and after a huge 202 runs victory Justice Dipak Misra directed rachud, said. quashed the single bench order over New Zealand in their last- that the case be listed for A division Bench of the in Sreesanth’s favour. AGENCIES eight fixture. AGENCIES Eriksen stuns ManU as Chelsea crash 0-3 to Bournemouth LONDON: Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen a game if you’re ready to fight. It was mas- scored within 11 seconds on Wednesday sive to be up early in the game. to overshadow Alexis Sanchez’s Premier “Three more points puts us in a very League debut for Manchester United, good position to fight for the top four. I’m while Chelsea crashed to a 3-0 defeat by sure new signing Lucas Moura enjoyed Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. that a lot.” The painful defeat for United Manchester City ignored the carnage realistically ends any lingering hopes they around them to march serenely on, wid- may have harboured of catching runaway ening their lead to an enormous 15 points leaders City. with a 3-0 victory at home to West Brom Mourinho signed Sanchez this month with just 13 games still to play. to bolster his attacking options but Spurs The build-up to Wednesday’s matches caught the visitors cold at a packed Wem- was dominated by late moves in the trans- bley, Eriksen opening the scoring from the fer window but Spurs ensured the focus conceded three second-half goals while kick-off following a long ball from inside switched back to the pitch immediately, Theo Walcott scored twice for his new the Tottenham half. The goal, timed at stunning Jose Mourinho’s men with a per- club Everton in a 2-1 win against Leicester. 10.48 seconds, was the first United have formance full of attacking verve in a 2-0 “We always try to be aggressive from conceded in 2018 but despite some bright win. the beginning,” said delighted Spurs boss moments of their own they were 2-0 down Chelsea, who earlier announced the Mauricio Pochettino. “Our aim is to be just before the half-hour after Phil Jones signing of Olivier Giroud from Arsenal, focused from the beginning. You can win lashed the ball into his own net. AGENCIES sport 15 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 2 February, 2018 mp No Federer, Nadal, Djokovic but plenty at stake in Davis Cup PARIS: Just five days after the conclusion of Group play-off victory against Brazil in Sep- the Australian Open, tennis shifts its attention tember. With Japan missing the injured Kei to the Davis Cup this weekend. Nishikori, McLachlan could have a crucial role France are the defending champions and having made the semi-finals of the doubles at start their campaign at home to the Netherlands the Australian Open alongside Germany’s Jan- while the United States, the record 32-time Lennard Struff. champions, travel to Serbia. Here is a look at five key aspects of the first round ties which take place from Friday to GOLDEN OLDIE HEWITT Sunday: He may be 36 years old and officially retired but former world number one and Wimbledon STARS MISS OUT and US Open champion Lleyton Hewitt could The sport’s ‘big five’ are all missing from this still feature in the doubles for Australia in their week’s first round. Australian Open champion home tie against Germany. Hewitt, the team Roger Federer and injured compatriot Stan captain, was rejuvenated at the Australian Open P V Sindhu in action against Bulgaria’s Linda Zetchiri in the women singles Wawrinka, key men in Switzerland’s 2014 title where he made the quarter-finals with compa- match at Siri Fort Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday PTI success, miss the trip to Kazakhstan. triot Sam Groth. Also nursing injuries are Novak Djokovic, doubles and singles. rising from Europe/Africa Zone Group III to who sits out Serbia’s home tie with the US while Group I by 2016, before winning promotion to FRANCE FOR PERFECT 10 Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray miss the clash the World Group last year. Defending champions France host the Neth- Srikanth out; Saina, between Spain and Britain. However, world HUNGARY HAVE APPETITE erlands at Albertville boasting a 10-0 record in number three Marin Cilic, the runner-up to Hungary face 2017 runners-up Belgium MUM’S THE WORD the tournament over their European rivals since Federer in Melbourne, leads Croatia’s challenge looking to reach the World Group quarter- Ben McLachlan was born in Queenstown, their first meeting 93 years ago. Sindhu, Ashwini-Satwik at home to Canada. Cilic can equal Ivan Ljubi- finals for the first time and record their best New Zealand but the 25-year-old switched his Last year, France equalled Great Britain in cic’s record for most Davis Cup match-wins by Davis Cup result. allegiance in 2017 due to his Japanese mother third place on the list for most Davis Cup titles a Croatian player if he wins three rubbers this The Hungarians have won nine of their last and is in the squad for the home tie against Italy. after winning the title for the 10th time, beating in quarter-finals weekend. He has a 33-16 win-loss record in 10 ties with successive promotions in 2014-15, McLachlan made his debut in the World Belgium 3-2 in the final in Lille. AGENCIES NEW DELHI: Men’s singles Denamrk’s Line Hojmark Kjaers- top seed Kidambi Srikanth of feldt with a 21-12, 21-11 victory India tumbled out of the sec- in 22 minutes. De Silva hits Zlatan agrees deal to join LA Galaxy ond round, while the Indian Olympic champion Carolina mixed doubles pair of young Marin overcame a scare from LATAN Ibrahi- ford, but he is currently on the 17 appearances in all games. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chinese teenager Gao Fangjie century in strong movic’s return to sidelines due to a knee injury. But he could not appear in Ashwini Ponnappa registered 15-21, 21-15, 21-11 to set- Manchester United Manchester United man- the last month for the club a stunning victory to join P V up a clash against Hong Kong has not gone as per ager Jose Mourinho, earlier after suffering a horrible knee Sindhu and Saina Nehwal in the sixth seed Cheung Ngan Yi, Sri Lankan reply plansZ with the Swedish striker this week, said that he would injury in a Europa League quarter-finals of the India Open who handed a 21-4, 21-7 drub- picking up an injury just a not stand in his way if he quarter-final against Ander- BWF World Tour 500 here on bing to Thailand’s Thamolwan month after his return. Now, wants to move. lecht at Old Trafford. Thursday. Poopradubsil. if reports are to believed, the “Zlatan is in his last year Amidst rumours of him Srikanth lost 19-21, 17-21 Defending champion Sindhu former PSG man is set to head of his contract. If that is true moving to MLS, Zlatan signed to Malaysian qualifier Iskan- will next face Spanish eight seed to Major Soccer League club and Zlatan wants a future in a one-year contract with Man- dar Zulkarnain, who will face Beatriz Corrales, who defeated LA Galaxy. As per a report by another country then we are chester United in August and Sameer Verma on Friday. Sameer Indian Ruthvika Shivani Gadde the French paper L’ E q u i p e , the here to help and create condi- returned early from injury in moved past Indonesian Tommy 21-19, 21-16. 36-year old has already agreed tions for that to happen, not November to play for the club. Sugiarto 21-18, 19-21, 21-17. Fourth seeded Saina will take to a deal to join LA Galaxy at to make his life difficult,” the But he failed to impress the The Indian pair of young on US’ fifth seed Beiwen Zhang, the start of the new season in The report quote sources Portuguese said. boss Jose Mourinho with his Satwik and Ashwini stunned who moved past Indian Mughda May, which means he would who say that Zlatan has agreed Ibrahimovic, who was the performance and was finally third seeds Tan Kian Menga and Agrey 21-12, 21-16. not be part of Jose Mourinho’s to move Stateside three weeks leading goal scorer for United sidelined after the boxing day Lai Pei Jing of Malaysia 21-16, In the men’s singles, quali- squad in the last month of the ago. He still has six months left after joining the club in 2016, fixture against Burnley which 15-21, 23-21 in a humdinger that fier Shreyansh Jaiswal too put season. on his contract at Old Traf- put 28 goals behind the net in ended in a 2-2 draw. AGENCIES lasted more than an hour. in a spirited display to stretch Terming it as an “important Parupalli Kashyap before bowing victory” for their partnership, out 19-21, 21-19, 12-21. Kashyap Sri Lanka’s wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella (right) breaks the wickets Ashwini said that “it was a crazy will face Qiao Bin in the quar- successfully to dismiss Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz on the second Sports Budget hiked by Rs 258 cr, finish. We really wanted to win terfinals, with the Chinese hav- day of the first Test in Chittagong on Thursday AP/PTI this as we were leading (in the ing defeated qualifier Kartikey match). I’m really happy it went Gulshan Kumar 21-7, 21-3. CHITTAGONG: Dhananjaya arm spinner Taijul Islam. our way”. Eighth seed B. Sai Praneeth de Silva struck a century and This is de Silva’s second SAI funding slashed by Rs 66 cr They will next take on Dan- moved past Hu Yun 21-10, 21-15 shared 187 runs in an unbro- successive Test century after ish fifth seeds Mathias Christian- to set-up a contest against Chi- ken second wicket stand with scoring an unbeaten 119 in Sri NEW DELHI: The Sports India’, which has received Rs Games, the finance minis- sen and Christinna Pedersen, nese Taipei’s Chou Tien chen. Kushal Mendis as Sri Lanka Lanka’s last match against India ministry on Thursday received 520.09 crore from the Rs 350 ter announced an increase of who downed the Indians Rohan In the men’s doubles, the pair gave a strong reply to Bangla- in New Delhi in December. a hike of Rs 258.2 crore in the crore that it got last year. nearly Rs 40 crore for the var- Kapoor and Kuhoo Garg 21-10, of Manu Attri and B. Sumeeth desh in the first Test in Chit- Bangladesh, who are now Union Budget for 2018-19, In fact ‘Khelo India’ consti- ious National Sports Federa- 21-11. Among other upsets, Reddy took only 24 minutes to tagong on Thursday. leading Sri Lanka by 326 runs, presented by finance minis- tutes 23.67 percent of the total tions (NSFs). Danish second seeds Mathias take out compatriots Tushar De Silva made an unbeaten wasted two reviews against ter Arun Jaitley in Parliament sports budget this year. In the previous year (2017- Boe and Carsten Mogensen lost Sharma and Chandrabhusan 104 while Mendis hit 83 not Mendis and also dropped two here. The Khelo India is one of 18), NSFs received a total of Rs to unseeded Chinese pair of Han Tripathi with a 21-11, 21-15 out, guiding Sri Lanka to 187-1 chances offered by the right- Jaitley allocated a total of the subsidiary part of the com- 302.18 crore. This year, it has Chengkai and Zhou Haodong, victory. In the women’s dou- at stumps on the second day. hander. Mehedi dropped Rs 2196.36 crore for the sports posite Khelo India — National been increased to Rs 342 crore who won 12-21, 23-21, 21-14. bles, seventh seeds Jakkampudi Earlier, Rangana Herath Mendis on four off paceman ministry, compared to 1938.16 Programme for Development — an increase in 41.82 crore. In the women’s singles, Meghana and Poorvisha S. Ram and Suranga Lakmal took three Mustafizur Rahman at second crore earmarked last year. of Sports — under which The National Sports Devel- Sindhu eased past Bulgarian got the better of compatriots wickets each to help the visitors slip, before Imrul Kayes grassed However, one distinct fea- a total of Rs 1262.79 crore opment Fund’s (NSDF) allo- Linda Zetchiri 21-10, 21-14 Rutaparna Panda, Mithula UK dismiss Bangladesh for 513 in another chance — this time off ture of this year’s sports budget has been earmarked, a sharp cation remained static at Rs in 33 minutes, while Saina 21-12, 21-18 to advance to the their first innings. Mehedi’s bowling — with the is the reduced funding allo- increase from Rs 1047.19 pro- 2 crore while contribution to had no problem in dismissing last eight. AGENCIES The pair came together batsman on 57. cated to the Sports Authority vided last year. World Anti-Doping Agency after spinner Mehedi Hasan The hosts, who resumed of India (SAI). The budgetary assistance (WADA) remains at Rs 1 got rid of Dimuth Karunara- the day on 374-4, added 139 SAI had received Rs 495.73 for the enhancement of sports crore. Government of West Bengal O/O The Superintending Engineer PWD South Western Electrical Circle tne for a duck shortly after Ban- runs to their overnight score crore in the 2017-18 financial facility in Jammu and Kash- The allocation for incen- Sahid Mangal Pandey Sarani, Midnapur-721101 gladesh’s innings ended with with Mahmudullah leading the year 2017-18, but this year the mir has been reduced to Rs 50 tives to sportspersons has been skipper Mahmudullah Riyad charge on the second day. allocation has been reduced crore from previous financial increased from Rs 18.13 crore Abridged NIT unbeaten on 83. Mahmudullah added 58 to Rs 429.56 crore, a cut of Rs year’s Rs 75 crore. (2017-18)to Rs 23 crore for Notice Inviting e-Quotation No. - WBPWD/SE/SWEC/ De Silva led Sri Lanka’s runs with debutant Sunzamul 66.17 crore. While there is no specific the year 2018-19. The scheme NIQ35/2017-18 batting charge with his aggres- Islam for the eighth wicket, The category which mention of budgetary assis- of Human Resource Develop- Tender ID: 2018_WBPWD_152741_1 sive approach and brought his after three quick wickets rat- received the maximum finan- tance for athletes, who are ment in Sports saw a cut by 50 Name of Work: Electrical installation work for office building fourth Test hundred off 122 tled the home side early in the cial assistance is the govern- preparing for the upcoming percent from Rs 10 crore to Rs of CMOH office at Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur - SITC of AGENCIES AGENCIES balls with a cover drive off left- morning. ment’s pet project ‘Khelo Commonwealth and Asian 5 crore. single phase AC machine.. Work Site : Jhargram Last date of submission of bid :-08/02/2018 up to 16:00 Hrs. Chelsea beef up attack with Olivier Giroud Government of West Bengal O/O The Superintending Engineer PWD South Western Electrical Circle Further details can be seen in the above mentioned office during Sahid Mangal Pandey Sarani, Midnapur-721101 working hours or in Official Website www.pwdwb.gov.in signing; Michy Batshuayi joins Dortmund Abridged NIT For all details and online tender submission visit https:// wbtenders.gov.in LONDON: Chelsea have strengthened their forward line with the signing Notice Inviting e-Quotation No. - WBPWD/SE/SWEC/ of French striker Olivier Giroud from Arsenal on an 18-month contract, NIQ34/2017-18 the Premier League clubs said on Wednesday. Giroud arrives at Stamford Tender ID: 2018_WBPWD_152589_1 Bridge after struggling to cement a place in the Arsenal starting lineup Name of Work: Electrical installation work for proposed District Court at Tamluk in the District of Purba Medinipur- this season, with manager Arsene Wenger preferring to start Frenchman ---Internal E.I work. Alexandre Lacazette as a lone striker. Giroud provides Chelsea boss Antonio Work Site : Tamluk, Purba Medinipur Conte with options up front and eases the pressure on their record signing Last date of submission of bid :-15/02/2018 up to 16:00 Hrs. Alvaro Morata, who has gone off the boil after a good start to life in London. Further details can be seen in the above mentioned office during “Chelsea is one of the biggest teams in the Premier League,” the 31-year- working hours or in Official Website www.pwdwb.gov.in old Giroud said in a statement. AGENCIES For all details and online tender submission visit https:// ICA/T 706(3)/2018 wbtenders.gov.in Atwal shows good form, lies 5th in Malaysia OUR CORRESPONDENT Indians, Gaganjeet Bhullar (66) was T-10 and SSP Chawrasia KUALA LUMPUR: Arjun (69) was T-26. Khalin Joshi and Atwal continued his fine form Jyoti Randhawa were also at with seven birdies against two 3-under, but were yet to fin- bogeys for a fine five-under 65 ish their opening round and that gave him a share of the fifth Shubhankar Sharma and Shiv place in the weather-disrupted Kapur (70 each) were T-51 and US$3 million Maybank Cham- Rashid Khan (72) was T-72. pionship on Thursday. Atwal’s Ajeetesh Sandhu (74) and Chi- 67 was matched by five oth- ragh Kumar (75) were further ers, as England’s Chris Paisley down, while Rahil Gangjee at seized the clubhouse lead with one-under and S Chikkaran- 7-under 65. gappa at 1-over were yet to fin- India’s Arjun Atwal, who ish their rounds. is aiming for a third victory in Atwal said: “It was hot, very Malaysia, but his first Asian hot. I don’t remember the last Tour win since 2014, opened time being this hot. I’m pleased, on the back nine and had three it was a solid start to round one. birdies against one bogey on Everything was pretty okay, I the back stretch of the Saujana can’t pinpoint which part of my Golf and Country Club. He then game was better. Everything fired more birdies one bogey was solid, I hit a lot of fairways in his card. Among the other and greens.” 16 Entertainment mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 2 February, 2018

‘Being feminists doesn’t mean we have the same take’

MUMBAI: She respects Swara does not need to be analysed I haven’t had any experience like Taapsee does Bhasker’s opinion on Padmaa- under a microscope. that. So I can’t take an active part vat but actor Taapsee Pannu says “I see films as films. I don’t in this debate. I think once we take not agree with believing in the same ideology bifurcate too much. Not every care of issues that trouble women as feminists does not mean they film should be seen that way. such as social media trolling, then Swara Bhasker’s would agree on each and every They were just trying to show we can get started on taking on opinion on aspect. Her comments come after what really happened. It’s not this large an issue.” Swara slammed director Sanjay about what one should do. We The actor will start shooting for glorification Leela Bhansali for the “glorifica- should try to distinguish between Anurag Kashyap’s Manmarziyan tion” of the now-banned archaic the two,” she said commenting in mid February, in which she stars of ‘jauhar’ in ‘jauhar’ practice in an open letter, on the depiction of the ‘jauhar’ opposite Vicky Kaushal. for which she is receiving a lot of sequence. Taapsee said she is a little Padmaavat. She flak online. In her letter, Swara had said “scared” about working on the film “I think everyone has a right that “felt being reduced to a vagina as the director has asked her not to says, filmmakers to their opinion. I, however, don’t – only” after watching the period prep for the role. agree with Swara. Just because we drama. Talking about Bollywood’s “I still have to go to the work- have just tried to both are feminists doesn’t mean quest on exposing Harvey Wein- shops, then I start shooting. we have the same take,” Taapsee steins at home, Taapsee said things Anurag has asked me to come on show what really told on the sidelines of the ongo- will fall in place if “we start by the sets as I am. He doesn’t want ing Lakme Fashion Week Sum- addressing trolling” that women me to prep. So much so that I’m happened mer/Resort 2018 here. face on the social media. worried as I like to prepare for a The actor added every movie “Fortunately or unfortunately, role, getting into its vibe.” PTI Social media a blessing if used responsibly: Richa

MUMBAI: Actor Richa Chadha, who features in Shibani Kashyap’s latest single ‘Wanna be free’ – about encouraging people to break free from the shackles of social media – says the medium is a blessing if used responsibly. On the song’s message, Richa said here: “You don’t Big B threatens to quit Twitter have to save yourself from social media. You just have to keep the usage in check. Social media is actually a blessing in most cases if you use it responsibly.” after losing followers Asked how has it helped her to connect with her audience, Richa said: “In my case, people used to ties across the world – includ- think that I am a certain kind of person because I do ing entertainers, entrepreneurs a certain kind of movies. So, that barrier created by and media figures – have lost the film image changes when people see you in your their followers after a probe was space on social media.” announced in the US last week ‘Wanna be Free’, released by Zee Music Company, into digital marketing company has been produced by Rajiv Roda and Shibani. The Devumi that is reportedly sell- video featuring Richa is directed by Lloyd Baptisa. ing fake followers to some of Richa said trolls don’t bother her. the Twitter users. “They are not worth talking about. I don’t pay A New York Times report attention to them, and they are insignificant to me.” claimed that Devumi is pro- Rose McGowan She is also not much attached to her phone or to viding fake followers to social social media as she feels people must have some time media users. It is still unclear calls Weinstein’s to themselves.” whether Amitabh losing his “I think it is important to keep some alone followers is part of this. claims ‘sexist’ time. As artists, ideas will only come to our mind According to Twitter’s pol- when we are silent. So when I go out somewhere, MUMBAI: Megastar Amitabh Shah Rukh Khan (32.9 million icy, “it prohibits the purchasing LOS ANGELES: Actor I keep my phone off and if I’m in a different Bachchan has threatened to quit followers), tweeted late: “Twit- and selling of account interac- Rose McGowan has fired time zone, I just tell people I am sleeping. When Twitter, accusing the micro- ter! You reduced my number tions on its platform.” back at Harvey Weinstein I am reading or writing something, I disconnect blogging website of reducing of followers. Haha! That’s a Big B is ahead of stars for disputing her accusa- for a while. I like to stay silent before working in a his followers. The fan following joke. Time to get off from you. Salman Khan (30.7 million), tion that he sexual assaulted new role.” of Big B has quickly dropped Thank you for the ride. There Priyanka Chopra (21.6 mil- her in 1997. Weinstein, in a Richa Chadha was last seen on-screen in Fukrey from 33 million to 32.9 mil- are many ‘other’ fish in the sea lion) and Deepika Padukone new statement via his law- Returns. Her future projects include Daas Dev, Love lion. Amitabh, who shares – and a lot more exciting!” (23 million) on the micro-blog- yer, claimed that he had Sonia, Cabaret and Ghoomketu. IANS Twitter ranking with superstar Several prominent celebri- ging website. IANS an email from her former manager which said that McGowan had told her that their encounter was “con- sensual” but she “regretted Jolie urges NATO to deal having done” it. McGowan responded to the claims with a profanity- with sexual violence filled tweet before releas- ing a statement, reported Entertainment Weekly. “Yes- LOS ANGELES: Hollywood children, reported E! online. monitoring and awareness” as a terday’s statement from Mr star-humanitarian Angelina “Violence against women way to end the horrors women Weinstein and his attorney Jolie visited NATO headquar- and children, particularly sex- and children have faced in war Ben Brafman unequivocally ters to discuss the ongoing ual violence, is an increasing zones. proves a continued attempt problem of sexual violence in feature of conflict. This is rape NATO Secretary General, to malign, and ‘slut shame’ conflict zones. used as a weapon to achieve Jens Stoltenberg, said Jolie Rose McGowan. This is a During a press confer- military or political goals. It is the perfect spokesperson sad, pathetic old-fashioned ence, following a meeting with affects men and boys as well as for their shared cause due to sexist attempt to undermine NATO representatives and the women and girls,” Jolie said. her “strong voice” and “great obvious truth, and the gas- UN Refugee Agency, Jolie said The actor hopes that the leadership for empowering lighting will no longer be it is important to focus on sex- work they are doing will lead women and the fight against tolerated... Mr Weinstein’s ual violence against women and to better “training, reporting, sexual violence.” PTI attempts to discredit Rose is part of his 20-year-long campaign to silence her,” Not a crime, but it’s not cool: the statement said. PTI Amy Schumer on Aziz Ansari Will Priyanka LOS ANGELES: They may be one of the best buddies in the Hollywood comedy cir- cuit but addressing the alle- LOS ANGELES: Indian actor be Markle’s gations against Aziz Ansari, Priyanka Chopra, who has Amy Schumer said “that kind been rumoured to be one of of behaviour” with women is the bridesmaid at actor Meghan not acceptable. A 23-year-old Markle’s royal wedding with bridesmaid? Brooklyn-based photographer Prince Harry, kept the specula- recounted a date with Ansari tion live by saying “people will that she called “the worst night know if they see me”. of my life”. The actor stayed tight-lipped The woman, referred to as friend, I don’t go, ‘Oh, but he’s a about the ceremony on May 19 Grace, vividly described how good guy.’ I think, ‘What would but was vocal about her belief she exchanged numbers with it feel like to have been her?’” that Markle will help modernise Ansari and went on a date with Schumer said. the British monarchy, reports him on a bar on the banks of the She said women should usmagazine.com. Hudson river, which escalated make “no” excuses when it “I don’t think anybody else quickly to a sexual encounter at comes to behaviour that makes would be able to do it the way his apartment. them uncomfortable.”If you she will. She’s just right for it.” Ansari, however, responded have a doctor that makes you “She’s an icon, truly, that to the claims saying the two uncomfortable, or you have a girls can look up to, that women engaged in “sexual activity, date with someone and they can look up to. She’s normal, which by all indications was coerce you, I don’t think there’s she’s sweet, she’s nice, she so many things; of women, of Harry and Markle had been completely consensual”. any sort of criminal charge, but thinks about the world, wants feminism, of diversity, of race, dating since July 2016 and made In a new interview for The I think that it’s good for every- to change it and this was even of the monarchy versus every- their first public appearance as a Katie Couric Podcast, Schumer body to learn that that behav- before any of this happened,” one else. It’s a beautiful step in couple in September 2017. said, “He’s been my friend and iour is not acceptable. It’s not Priyanka told Harper’s Bazaar the right direction,” added the The couple will live in Not- I really feel for the woman. I a crime, but it’s not cool. And Arabia magazine. Quantico star. tingham Cottage on the grounds identify with all the women in it can still really mess with a “So, I do think Meghan On her being the brides- of London’s Kensington Pal- these situations. Even if it’s my woman,” she said. PTI being a part of the royal family maid, Priyanka said: “If you see ace, the official residence of the is a big step in the direction of me there, you’ll know.” Prince Duke of Cambridge. IANS