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PUBLISHED FROM DELHI & KOLKATA VOL. 13, ISSUE 46 | Thursday, 15 February 2018 | New Delhi | Pages 16 | Rs 3.00 NO HALF TRUTHS qNIFTY 10,500.90 (-38.85) qSENSEX 34,155.95 (-144.52) pDOW JONES 24,674.76 (+34.31) pNASDAQ 6086.05 (+72.54) pRUPEE/DOLLAR 64.09 (+0.23) qRUPEE/EURO 79.54 (-0.20) nGOLD/10GM 31,300 (0.00) nSILVER/K 39,250 (0.00) WE FACED 'INDIAN ARMY GRAFT-CLOUDED EVEN COLLEGE HURDLES, BUT DOES NOT ISRAELI PM PRINCIPAL WAITING FOUGHT AT EVERY COMMUNALISE' NETANYAHU REFUSES TO SEE PRIYA PRAKASH STEP: CM PG3 PG7 TO QUIT PG10 VARRIER PG16 PM to address global IT CBI PROBING BILLIONAIRE DIAMANTAIRE NIRAV MODI event on February 19 Pak-backed militants to MPOST BUREAU PNB files complaint with CBI sustain India attacks: US NEW DELHI: Prime WASHINGTON: Pakistan- Minister Narendra supported terrorist groups Modi will deliver the would continue to carry out inaugural address at alleging `11,400 crore fraud attacks inside India, America's the World Congress intelligence chief has warned, on Information Tech- amid a spike in terror attacks nology 2018 (WCIT), OUR CORRESPONDENT in Jammu and Kashmir. beginning here from Highlights Director of National Intel- February 19. NEW DELHI: State-owned Pun- ligence Dan Coats' remarks Telangana Principal Secretary for IT and jab National Bank on Wednesday »»The CBI has received two came days after a group of Paki- Industries Jayesh Ranjan has confirmed that said it had detected a USD 1.77 bil- complaints from PNB over stan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad Modi will be delivering the inaugural address lion (about Rs 11,400 crore) scam fraudulent transactions terrorists struck the Sunjuwan through a video link, being organised by the where billionaire-jeweller Nirav Military Camp in Jammu on software industry lobby Nasscom along with Modi allegedly acquired fraudu- »»The finance ministry has Saturday, killing seven people state government. lent letters of undertaking from asked all banks to send including six soldiers. Dan Coats This is for the first time that the WICT is a branch in Mumbai to secure reports involving this case On February 12, a gunfight being held in the country. overseas credit from other Indian broke out between security tion of its eroding position rel- The WCIT's official page on the Nasscom lenders. »»PNB has suspended ten forces and militants, who took ative to India, reinforced by website also indicates that Sri Lankan Prime PNB has suspended ten officers officers shelter in a building in Karan endemic economic weakness Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe, Union IT Min- and referred the matter to CBI for Nagar area of Srinagar after and domestic security issues, ister Ravi Shankar Prasad, state Chief Minister investigation. »»Three other jewellers their attempt to strike a CRPF almost certainly will exacer- K Chandrasekhar Rao and Sophia the human- Financial Services Secretary under the scanner camp was foiled. bate long-held fears of isolation oid are expected to speak at the three-day event. Rajiv Kumar said this seems to be Pakistan, in fact, will con- and drive Islamabad's pursuit Other key speakers include Navdeep Bains, an isolated case and is not going to »»Shares of PNB take a hit tinue to threaten US interests by of actions that run counter to a Canadian minister, Hans-Paul Bürkner, BCG impact other lenders. "The finance deploying new nuclear weap- US goals for the region. chairman, and chief national coach of the bad- ministry has taken proactive steps ons capabilities, maintaining "Ongoing Pakistani military minton team Pullela Gopichand, Adobe chief by asking the lender to report the Ginni and Nakshatra, are under the who was posted at PNB's foreign probe as the agency is looking at its ties to militants, restricting operations against the Taliban Shantanu Narayen, actress Deepika Padukone matter to CBI and Enforcement scanner with CBI and ED looking exchange department in Mumbai suitable legal action to be taken counterterrorism cooperation, and associated groups proba- and Sadhguru of Isha Foundation, as per the Directorate (ED) so that action can at their arrangements with vari- since March 31, 2010. in the case. and drawing closer to China, bly reflect the desire to appear information available on the website. be taken quickly," he said. ous banks and end use of money, PNB said in a statement that The CBI is already investigat- Coats said in his testimony more proactive and responsive While PNB did not name the a senior official of a public sector fraudulent transactions took place ing him for alleged cheating and before the Senate Select Com- to our requests for more actions Shooting outside top US spy HQ other lenders, Union Bank of India, bank said. in one of its branches in Mum- fraud involving Rs 280 crore at a mittee on Intelligence. against these groups." Allahabad Bank and Axis Bank are No immediate comments were bai for the benefit of a few select PNB branch. "Militant groups supported However, actions taken thus WASHINGTON: A shooting erupted on said to have offered credit based available from these companies. account holders with their appar- Concerned over fraud of over by Islamabad will continue to far "do not reflect a significant Wednesday outside the headquarters of the on letters of undertaking (LOUs) Last week, PNB had lodged an ent connivance. Rs 11,300 crore at Punjab National take advantage of their safe escalation of pressure against National Security Agency, a secretive intelligence issued by PNB. FIR with CBI stating that fraud- The CBI has received two com- Bank (PNB), the finance ministry haven in Pakistan to plan and these groups and are unlikely organisation responsible for global US electronic An LOU is a letter of comfort ulent LoUs worth Rs 280.7 crore plaints from the PNB against bil- has asked all banks to send reports conduct attacks in India and to have a lasting effect." eavesdropping in the suburbs of Washington, the issued by one bank to branches of were first issued on January 16. At lionaire diamantaire Nirav Modi involving this case or other such Afghanistan, including against Without specifically refer- White House confirmed. other banks, based on which for- the time, PNB had said it was dig- and a jewellery company alleging incidents latest by the end of this US interests," Coats said dur- ring to any terrorist incident NBC News aired aerial images of what eign branches offer credit to buyers. ging into records to examine the fraudulent transactions. week. ing the hearing on 'Worldwide by Pakistan-based groups, appeared to be police surrounding a man on Foreign bank branches too are magnitude of the fraud. Modi, whose jewellery cre- Shares of Punjab National Bank Threat Assessment' of the US Coats told the lawmakers that the ground in handcuffs outside the NSA facil- under investigation. Among those suspended is a ations are popular among global on Wednesday took a hit slumping intelligence community. he expects tension between the ity in Fort Meade, Maryland. AGENCIES Three other jewellers, Gitanjali, deputy manager, Gokulnath Shetty, celebrities, may face a fresh CBI 8 percent. More reports on P12 He said Pakistan's percep- two Asian neighbours. PTI LINKED TO BATLA HOUSE ENCOUNTER Nobody has ever Use technology to track Main accused provided the reasons. Nobody in Dalit law Suspected IM terrorist arrested is saying what I have done missing children: SC student's ABHAY SINGH in which two Indian Mujahi- JACOB ZUMA deen terrorists were killed and lynching held NEW DELHI: The Delhi as many arrested. Police have arrested a sus- Encounter specialist and MPOST BUREAU pected Indian Mujahideen Inspector Mohan Chand In today’s terrorist who had been on Sharma, who led the police the run since the 2008 Batla action, was also killed during paper ALLAHABAD: The House encounter, a senior the operation. main accused in the officer said on Wednesday. A trial court here in July ... killing of a Dalit stu- The Delhi Police's Special 2013 had sentenced Indian CITY dent of Allahabad Uni- Cell arrested Ariz Khan. Mujahideen (IM) terror- versity was arrested on Khan was present at Batla ist Shahzad Ahmed to life WANTED CRIMINAL NABBED IN GZB 4 Wednesday, police said. House, along with four oth- imprisonment in connec- Vijay Shankar ers, and had managed to give tion with the case. His appeal NATION MPOST BUREAU erhouse would be in jeopardy and would Singh, a travelling ticket police the slip during the against the trial court's verdict Delhi Police Special Cell arrested a suspected Indian Mujahideen SACKED BY AIMPLB, CLERIC CRIES 6 remain only on paper," the bench said. examiner, was arrested encounter on September 19, has been pending in the high NEW DELHI: India's status as a tech- It said the data regarding children from the Sultanpur bus 2008, in Delhi's Jamia Nagar, court. P4 terrorist Ariz Khan PIC/NAVEEN SHARMA EDIT nological powerhouse in the world could be easily collected by using com- stand around 7 am, would remain on paper if the state does puters and the internet. Senior Superintendent LOVE IS IN THE AIR MITIGATING THE OIL HURRICANE 8 not take advantage of its resources to "This would be of great assistance in of Police Akaash Kul- INTERNATIONAL benefit the children or track the miss- planning and management of resources hari said. ing ones, the Supreme Court has said. and MWCD (Ministry of Women and Dileep (26), a sec- SINGAPORE JAILS PIO 10 The apex court, while stressing the Child Development) and others con- ond-year LLB stu- need for the use of technology in Juve- cerned with child rights must take full dent, was thrashed by a BUSINESS nile Justice Boards (JJB) and Child Wel- advantage of this," the bench said. group on Friday follow- fare Committees (CWC), said it was The apex court also said that the ing an altercation out- JET QUARTERLY PROFIT CRASHES 46% 13 "disheartened" that there was an acute Centre and states needed to look into side a restaurant. SPORT shortage of computers and peripherals this aspect and provide necessary soft- He succumbed to in these bodies. ware and hardware to JJBs and CWCs injuries two days later. ‘COLLECTIVE EFFORT’, SAYS KOHLI 14 A bench of Justices Madan B Lokur for their functioning. Kulhari said police and Deepak Gupta said the use of tech- "Similarly, the use of video con- have recovered the iron nology would help in dealing with cru- ferencing could also be considered in rod and the brick used FOR ADVERTISING cial issues like tracing and tracking of appropriate cases where some inconve- in the crime. kindly contact at 9810195709 missing children, rescuing those work- nience to the juvenile in conflict with Four people have or ing in hazardous industries and victims law necessitates the use of video con- already been arrested [email protected] of child sexual abuse. ferencing facilities," it said. in connection with the "It is well-known that our country is a The top court complimented the incident. technological power-house and if we are MWCD for bringing out an online cen- Protesting the death FOR SUBSCRIPTION unable to take advantage of the resources tral monitoring system in this regard of Dileep, Allahabad kindly contact at 8800854665 available with us and fully utilise the ben- but said it was "unfortunate" that there University students had or efits of technology through computers was not much cooperation of the states torched a state-run bus [email protected] and the internet for the benefit of chil- in updating the information on this on Monday. A couple sits near the famous Kanyakumari beach on Valentine's day in Kanyakumari on Wednesday PTI dren, our status as a technological pow- system. Train passengers force snoring ASHIS RAY IN HIS BOOK CONCLUDES THAT NETAJI DIED ON AUGUST 18, 1945 IN A PLANE CRASH IN TAIPEI traveller to stay awake Nephew 'lays to rest' debate over Netaji's death MPOST BUREAU of the Jabalpur division of the West Central Railway, MPOST BUREAU defective and nosedived as soon it took MUMBAI: A group of fel- confirmed the incident. off from Taipei. low passengers gave a com- Virha, who boarded NEW DELHI: Questions over the death Though Bose came out alive, he died muter on a long-distance the train in Jabalpur, said of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose continue the same evening at the Nanmon Mili- train a "sound" punishment the snoring passenger, to perplex, the controversy refuses to die tary Hospital. for snoring loudly and dis- Ramchandra, did not feel down even after decades. "There were 13-14 passengers in the turbing their sleep. offended by the "punish- Author and Netaji's nephew Ashis Ray plane, and half of them died. Netaji sur- The bizarre incident ment" given to him by his hopes to put the debate to rest with his vived for few hours. There were seven sur- took place last week in co-travellers. book "Laid to Rest", which collates the vivors, and six of them have repeatedly a 3rd AC coach of LTT- Hence, he did not file findings of 11 different investigations and provided sworn testimonies as to what Darbhanga Pawan Express any complaint with the concludes that he died on August 18, 1945, happened to them and what they saw, and when passengers found the Government Railway in a plane crash in Taipei. it is something which is entirely undeni- snoring of a fellow traveller Police (GRP), he said. Ray says his book is the white paper able, he said. so offending that they all decided not to Giving details of the incident, Virha on the enduring mystery of when the free- Former ambassador Aftab Seth and let him sleep for certain hours so that they said, "I got to know about the commotion dom fighter died. historian Aditya Mukherjee put their could catch up with their sleep. when I took charge of the coach at Jabalpur The book, with a foreword by Netaji's weight behind the evidence presented in As a punishment, the offending pas- at around 5 am (on Thursday last). daughter Anita Bose Pfaff, claims to end was the real arbiter of this situation, Sarat 1945 following the plane crash," the Lon- the book at the panel discussion, which senger, identified only as Ramchandra, was "The train was a bit late, and when I the controversy once and for all by putting Bose, died in 1950 leaving unanswered don-based author said during the book preceded the formal launch of the book. made to stay awake five to six hours by fel- entered the coach, passengers briefed me across 11 investigations official and unof- questions. launch at Bikaner House in New Delhi The panellists were unanimous in their low travellers so that they could sleep. A about the heated argument that took place ficial that arrive at the same conclusion. "My book brings together 11 different earlier this week. view that bad politics was the reason mys- heated argument over the issue also took during the night journey. Ramchandra said The crucial element as to why this mat- investigations four Indian, three Japanese, Giving details, Ray said the crash took tical theories were doing the rounds even place between the two sides. he was persuaded by fellow passengers not ter festered for 72 years is the fact that three British and one Taiwanese which place because the aircraft, which belonged after three-fourths of a century. Ganesh S Virha, Chief Ticket Inspector to sleep for some time." his brother and mentor, the person who conclude that Netaji died on 18 August to the Japanese Air Force, was slightly" WITH PTI INPUTS 2 mp around town MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Thursday, 15 February, 2018 According to a research, less attractive women are more likely to have an affair. Whereas, men are more likely to Wage increment WOMEN AND be unfaithful when their partners are less attractive may not give job CHEATING: satisfaction All in the looks?

omen who are perceived as unattractive are more likely to Wcheat on their partners, while LONDON: Contrary to the isfaction after a wage increase the opposite is true for men, popular believe that people is only temporary, as the according to a study that iden- tend to be more satisfied after effect almost fades out within tifies predictors for whether an increase in their wage, a new four years. your Valentine will be faith- study suggests that it may be According to behavioural- ful in a long-term relationship. temporary and not have a per- economic theory, this can The study by researchers from sistent effect on job satisfaction. be explained by the fact that Florida State University in The result indicates that people do not evaluate their the US identified some of the wage increases in small, but income in absolute terms, but strongest predictors of infidel- regular increments – rather rather in relation to their pre- ity, including age, marital sat- than less frequent but higher vious income. isfaction, sexual satisfaction, increases that add up to an Furthermore, people attractiveness and history of equivalent amount – are the adapt to their new wage level short-term relationships. most effective way to motivate over time, so a higher salary Researchers found younger employees in the long run. becomes new reference point people and those less satisfied For this study, published for future comparisons. Also, with their relationships were among men but not women - 233 newly married couples for in the Journal of Economic negative reactions to wage cuts more likely to be unfaithful. meaning men were more likely up to three and half years and Behaviour and Organisation, were also temporary, a finding People satisfied with sex in to be unfaithful when their documented intimate details almost 33,500 observations that researchers again explain their relationship were more partners were less attractive. about their relationships, were analysed; with the major- with reference point likely to engage in infidel- A person’s history of sex including marital satisfaction, ity of individuals indicating a adaptations and ity, perhaps suggesting they was a predictor of infidelity, long-term commitment, and job satisfaction of seven on social compari- felt more positive about sex too. Men who reported having whether they had engaged in a zero to 10 scale. sons. IANS in general and would seek it more short-term sexual part- infidelity and if they were still In line with expecta- out regardless of how they felt ners prior to marriage were together. tions, the study found about their main relationship. more likely to have an affair, Researchers tested two that job satisfac- Another predictor of infi- while the opposite was true psychological processes that tion was positively delity was attractiveness. A for women. everyone shares in vary- influenced by wage person’s own attractiveness The research, published in ing degrees: Attentional Dis- as average-looking men and hundred milliseconds faster and their marriages were more increases. However, was negatively associated the journal Journal of Person- engagement and Evaluative women. Researchers discov- than average were nearly 50 likely to fail. the rise in job sat- with infidelity among women ality and Social Psychology, Devaluation of potential ered that participants who per cent less likely to have sex Tendency to devalue, or but not men – meaning less is the first to find evidence of romantic partners. The team quickly disengaged their atten- outside marriage. Conversely, downgrade, the attractiveness attractive women were more psychological responses that tested newlyweds on those tion from an attractive per- partners who took signifi- of potential romantic partners likely to have an affair. A part- help a person avoid infidelity processes by showing them son were less likely to engage cantly longer to look away also lowered the risk of infi- ner’s attractiveness was nega- and stay in a long-term rela- photographs of highly attrac- in infidelity. Individuals who from romantic alternatives delity and raised likelihood of tively associated with infidelity tionship. The team followed tive men and women, as well looked away in as little as a few had a higher risk of infidelity, maintaining the relationship.PTI DAYINDAYOUT TIMINGS: 11 am onwards CELEBRATE LOVE AT EROS A soda a day may cut your chances of conceiving What’s on Around Town Take your beloved on a romantic date NAVRASA DUENDE GLOBAL and spend a perfect evening over CARNIVAL an elaborate buffet dinner, premium PLANNING A BABY? Then Professor at the Boston Uni- beverages with live entertainment at stop drinking soda or sugar- versity School of Public Health A rare combination of holistic Blooms restaurant. Or head straight sweetened beverages, as intake of (BUSPH). entertainment, the Navrasa Duende to Empress of China restaurant where one or more such drinks a day – “Couples planning a preg- Global Carnival will have a three-day a specially curated menu of soulful by either partner – may decrease nancy might consider limiting long medley of arts and entertainment food with premium beverages and the chances of conceiving, warns their consumption of these bev- by over 400 performing artists including live entertainment awaits you and a study. erages, especially because they 200 top international artists. It will be a your loved ones. End your date with The findings showed both are also related to other adverse soaking experience of almost 100 hours irresistible varieties of desserts at Sweet female and male intake of sugar- health effects,” Hatch said, in a of live performances touching upon 20 sweetened beverages was asso- paper published in the journal n Crusty. performing arts genres of global arts. WHEN: February 14 ciated with 20 per cent reduced Epidemiology. WHEN: February 23 – 25 WHERE: JLN fecundability – the average Intake of energy drinks was WHERE: Eros Hotel, Nehru Place monthly probability of concep- related to even larger reductions Stadium TIMINGS: 4:30 pm – 10 pm; tion. Females who consumed at in fertility, although the results 10 am – 10 pm (Sat-Sun) ARTIST RITU KAMATH’S EXHIBIT least one soda per day had were based on small numbers Eminent artist Ritu Kamath presents her 25 per cent lower of consumers. Little association WORLD ON A PLATTER solo show of 40 recent works including was found between intake of fruit The world is on a platter, for you three-dimensional canvas works, fecundability. juice or diet soda and fertility. to taste! Food, fun and frolic in an drawings and mixed media works. She International Food Festival, first ever “We found positive associa- Previous studies have linked uses different hues of polycarbonate tions between intake of sugar- the consumption of these bever- in India with all 7 continents on display sweetened beverages and lower ages to weight gain, Type 2 diabe- and a world bazaar. World on a sheets, hand-cut in different shapes fecund- fertility, which were consistent tes, early menstruation and poor platter is opening gates to global and layered on paper to create a ability, while after controlling for many other semen quality. For the new study, cuisines, cocktails, culture, decor and live translucent effect. The exhibition is male consump- factors, including obesity, caf- the team surveyed 3,828 women music. The world is calling for a unique curated by Anoop Kamath. tion was asso- feine intake, alcohol, smoking, aged 21 to 45 living in the US or celebration and you’ve got to be there! WHEN: February 21 – 27 ciated with 33 and overall diet quality,” said Canada and 1,045 of their male WHERE: Lalit Kala Akademi per cent lower lead author Elizabeth Hatch, partners. IANS WHEN: February 17 – 18 WHERE: Gate no. 2, JLN Stadium TIMINGS: 12 pm – 8 pm 8th Theatre Olympics kicks off on Feb 17 The 51-day-long international festival will be inaugurated at the majestic Red Fort by VP of India

people of different cultures, beliefs and ideologies together through the medium of theatrical art. Since 1993, the Theatre Olympics has been held seven times in the following countries: Japan (1999), Russia (2001), Turkey (2006), South Korea (2010), China OUR CORRESPONDENT (2014), Poland (2016). The festival is con- sidered to be the biggest international heatre lovers in India have a rea- celebration of theatre in terms of plays, son to rejoice! The country is set participants, performances and number of to host the largest international days. During the festival, plays will be held theatre festival – the 8th Theatre in Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bho- TOlympics – for the first time, with partici- pal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, pation from 30 countries in a series of per- Delhi, Guwahati, Imphal, Jaipur, Jammu, formances to be held across India. Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, Thiruvanantha- The 51-day-long event will be inaugu- puram and Varanasi. rated at the majestic Red Fort on February Participants from 30 countries includ- 17 at 6:30 pm by Vice President of India ing Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Venkaiah Naidu. The 8th Theatre Olympics Belgium, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, (L-R) Sujata Prasad, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Dr Arjun Deo Charan, Acting Chairman NSD Society, Dr Mahesh Sharma, Union Minister of State for Culture, Professor Waman Kendre, Director, NSD 2018 will travel to 17 Indian cities with 450 Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, shows, 600 ambience performances and Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mauritius, Nepal, Theatre mirrors our lives and is a strong scheduled to take place across 17 cities. The val. Through the youth forum of National Culture have extended wholehearted sup- 250 power packed youth forum shows with Poland, Russia, Sri Lanka, South Korea, and powerful medium which intricately allied programs would boast of 60 ‘Living School of Drama, “Advitiya 2018”, young port to the idea and have played an instru- the participation of 25,000 artists from the Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom and U.S.A. and beautifully portrays social issues on a Legends’ series and 50 ‘Master Classes’. voices are being channelled through street mental role in making it a reality. globe. The festival will conclude on April 8, would showcase their acumen in theatre. larger platform. India is proud to host the The 8th Theatre Olympics would also plays, music bands, short playwriting and Throughout centuries we have seen with a grand ceremony at the iconic Gate- Theatre and film veterans of the likes of 8th Theatre Olympics 2018 and showcase include two international seminars in Delhi theatre reporting. There will be a competi- playwright like Shakespeare and Bertolt way of India in Mumbai. Shabana Azmi, Paresh Rawal, Manoj Joshi, its cultural strength to the world,” says and Mumbai with six national seminars in tion on short playwriting with cash prizes Brecht becoming a part of Indian theatre, The theatrical extravaganza is being Himani Shivpuri, Seema Biswas and Sau- Union Minister of State for Culture (IC), Bhopal, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Jaipur, of Rs 25,000, 50,000 and one lakh. while despite having our own extraordi- hosted in India by the National School of rabh Shukla will also take part in this grand Dr Mahesh Sharma. Kolkata and Varanasi. “For the past three years, we had the nary playwrights and theatrical figures, we Drama under the aegis of Ministry of Cul- theatrical treat. Numerous allied activities like semi- The best way to preserve knowledge dream to bring Theatre Olympics to India. are still to make a similar impact. This is a ture, Government of India. The theme of “I thank and congratulate the inter- nars, symposia, ‘Interface’ and workshops is to pass it on. Upholding this spirit, the The dream that we had seen has come true. huge leap towards that direction of putting the 8th Theatre Olympics is “Flag of Friend- national theatre community for provid- with well-known academicians, scholars, students of National School of Drama Since we began to envision and achieve this Indian theatre on the world map,” says Prof. ship” that aims to bridge borders and bring ing India with this grand opportunity. authors, actors, designers and directors are are all pumped up for the theatre festi- feat, Dr Mahesh Sharma and the Ministry of Waman Kendre, Director, NSD. 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THREE YEARS OF AAM AADMI PARTY GOVERNMENT IN DELHI Three yrs of AAP We faced hurdles, but AAP running an govt pushed Delhi ‘advertisement’ 30 yrs back: BJP fought at every step: CM govt: Shiela Dikshit ANUP VERMA people want to dislodge this Kejriwal says Shunglu Committee failed to find any wrongdoing ROUSHAN ALI regime with the AAP’s three government,” he said. years in power in Delhi. NEW DELHI: Making scath- Tiwari said that while Kejri- in the 440 government files of AAP-led Delhi government NEW DELHI: Terming it an Speaking about the media ing attack on Aam Aadmi wal teaches lesson of honesty to “advertisement” government, coverage given to the AAP Party-led Delhi government, all parties, his own 20 MLAs ROUSHAN ALI former chief minister Sheila government, she said, “They Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari violated the Constitution by Dikshit on Wednesday hit out find ways to be in newspapers. on Wednesday said that “three accepting Office of Profit. NEW DELHI: “Show me your files for four at the Arvind Kejriwal dispen- I fail to understand why they years of the Kejriwal govern- “The people of Delhi are also days, and I will teach you a lesson,” Chief sation, saying the work they are given so much coverage.” ment has pushed backed Delhi shocked to witness the discrimi- Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenged the claim to have done remains Sitting next to Maken, by 30 years.” nation in giving compensation BJP-led Centre on Wednesday, adding that “invisible”. whose leadership she had crit- The party staged demon- to the victims of murders, espe- the Shunglu Committee appointed by the On the third anniversary of icised during the Municipal strations at various places on cially in the murder of Ankit Centre failed to find any wrongdoing in the the Delhi government led by Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Wednesday, including the Chief Saxena,” he added. 440 government files of the Aam Aadmi the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), elections last year, Dikshit Minister’s residence. Meanwhile, Leader of Party-led Delhi government. Delhi Congress chief Ajay avoided questions on cam- “The government has been Oppostion in Delhi Assem- Kejriwal’s dare came on Wednesday Maken released a ‘charge sheet’ paigning for the party and failed on all fronts and lost bly Vijender Gupta said that while addressing a gathering to the mark on the government’s three years its future chief ministerial moral authority to rule Delhi. the people – who were shown third anniversary of AAP government. of rule at the DPCC office here. candidate. People are in distress and want false dreams by the MLAs and He said that the Delhi government was “This is not an Aam Aadmi “Congress always has one to repeal the government as ministers of the AAP – are now struggling to get approval for its policies Ministers of the Delhi government at a event to celebrate three years of the AAP government Party, but a khap party which face. How can you ask such soon as possible,” said Tiwari. openly opposing the govern- from Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, an here on Wednesday PIC/NAVEEN SHARMA has failed on every front,” Ajay question,” she said. The North East Delhi MP ment on the streets. He said appointee of the Centre. Talking about the Maken told mediapersons here. Maken also hit out on said that while development that the Kejriwal government files stuck with the LG, Kejriwal said his the fact that the Centre is not interested in ernment funds is spent on development, “People should be wary alleged failures of the AAP gov- works have stalled in Delhi, is not only “weakening consti- MLAs were forced to virtually camp at his appointing a Lokpal for Delhi. including electricity, water, Mohalla clin- of the AAP government and ernment in transport, health, people are surprised to see that tutional bodies but also creating residence whenever this happened. He also accused the LG of delaying his ics, hospitals, roads, school and colleges. it is a matter of concern that education and other sectors. Kejriwal is celebrating the thrid opportunities for corruption by He said 16-17 bills passed by the Delhi government’s flagship Mohalla Clinics, “We faced a number of hurdles, but for work claimed to be done by On the rift among the anniversary of his government. manipulating schemes illegally.” Assembly were pending with the Centre. with its files being sent back and forth for your rights, we fought on every step and it is nowhere to be seen,” Dik- senior Delhi Congress lead- “Today, the Kejriwal govern- Gupta said that serious The Jan Lokpal Bill; Delhi School (Veri- the past one and a half years. even God helped us,” the AAP national shit said. ers, he said, “It’s my fault and ment is known for the corrup- criminal charges against min- fication of Accounts and Refund of Excess He said that in the last three years since convenor further said. “I do not want to say much I will correct it. Had we been tion of Satyender Jain and, as a isters Satyendar Jain and Imran Fee) Bill, 2015; the Delhi School Education his government came to power, cases of “It is said when you follow the path of but people know AAP govern- together like this we would result, is celebrating the anni- Hussain have ashamed the poli- (Amendment) Bill, 2015; the Right of Chil- corruption in the national capital have truth and honesty, then all the visible and ment is an advertisement gov- have won the MCD elections.” versary not with the people but tics of Delhi. He added that the dren to Free and Compulsory Education come down as the people elected an “hon- invisible forces of this universe help you. ernment. They are seen talking Besides Dikshit, a number with its colleagues. The way in Kejriwal government is the first (Delhi Amendment) Bill; and a bill to turn est government”. “In the last three years, And my biggest strength is you and the but their works are invisible,” of senior Delhi Congress lead- which this government plays government in Delhi “which Netaji Subhash Insitutute of Technology there has been a drop in the corruption, blessings of God. “I pray to God that we Dikshit said. ers, including Sajjan Kumar, drama on every problem, such does not believe in law and the into a university were passed by the Delhi because three years ago the people of Delhi keep on serving the people in the same She expressed surprise AK Walia, Haroon Yusuf and as stopping water supply when constitution and several illegal Assembly and were subsequently returned elected an honest government,” Kejriwal way,” the AAP leader added. when a reporter tried to com- Mangat Ram Singhal, were ammonia is high and closing acts of the government are suf- by the Centre. said in a video message on Wednesday. The AAP had won 67 of the 70 seats in pare the work done by her gov- present in the press briefing at schools during intense cold, ficient to prove that.” Kejriwal expressed his anguish over He said every single penny of the gov- the 2015 Delhi Assembly elections. ernment during her 15 years’ the party office. Marshalls to Curb recommendation of be deployed Free Wi-Fi, round-the-year study patients: AIIMS doctors to decongest on pollution sources to start soon OUR CORRESPONDENT vide free Wi-Fi Internet service be made in the Budget,” Kejri- ascertain sources of pollution YOGESH KANT Metro gates across Delhi. wal said. in the city, Kejriwal added. NEW DELHI: Chief Minis- It helped AAP garner sup- In 2016, the AAP govern- He said sources of pollution NEW DELHI: Irritated with OUR CORRESPONDENT ter Arvind Kejriwal said on port among the youth ahead of ment had announced that more are different according to the the recommendations and Wednesday that the Delhi gov- the 2015 Assembly polls. The than 500 locations across East area and time. referrals from lawmakers to NEW DELHI: Aiming to ernment will start providing AAP government marked the Delhi would be made high- The AAP dispensation has secure admission or prepare clear vagrants and wanderers free Wi-Fi Internet service, a third anniversary of its govern- speed Wi-Fi zones by Decem- a plan to procure machines bed for patients coming from from the entry/exit of promi- key poll promise of his Aam ment in Delhi on Wednesday. ber 2016, allowing access to which can detect sources of other hospitals, doctors at the nent Metro stations, the Delhi Aadmi Party, to residents in the “We will soon inform the free Internet till a pre-deter- pollution at any given time All India Institute of Medi- Metro Rail Corporation national Capital “soon”. date of (implementing) free mined limit daily, but it could and the government would act cal Sciences here revealed that Nearly two to four thousand recommendation of patients are issued to (DMRC) has deployed 40-45 The AAP had made the Wi- Fi. But Delhi government not be implemented. accordingly, Kejriwal stated. nearly two to four thousand the premier hospital every day by lawmakers Marshalls to keep a watch on promise to Delhiites that if the is going to implement free Moreover, the Delhi gov- He added that the Chief recommendations have been people blocking the move- party comes to power in the Wi-Fi this year and for this, a ernment will conduct a round- Secretary would submit a issued to the hospital every day. So its your disease which will letters would reach the PMO, ment and creating bottleneck national Capital, it would pro- provision of separate fund will the-year air quality study to report on the plan in a week. Resident doctors at AIIMS gets consideration for admis- things will definitely improve for passengers. Delhi have appealed to MPs sion and not the letters from in remote areas too. DMRC officials said that and MLAs across the country the lawmakers,” a member of “On Tuesday, a Delhi MP local civic and police authori- not make such recommenda- the AIIMS RDA said. wrote a recommendation let- ties are working in close coor- tions, adding that if politi- RDA president Harjit Singh ter for the treatment of kidney dination to stop such practices cians really want to help the requested MLAs and MPs that patients. After this letter, res- outside the entry/exit gates. patients, they should write a before sending any recommen- ident doctors of AIIMS said Moreover, DMRC has letter to the Prime Minister and dation letter to the tertiary care that the patient is not able to undertaken other initiatives Union Health Minister, asking hospital, they should “kindly get treatment, but he faced a across prominent Metro sta- them to improve the condition send a copy of it to the Prime problem. MPs and MLAs write tions and all of its trains. of healthcare system in their Minister’s Office and Union letters to give false solutions to According to a DMRC respective areas. Health Ministry,” demanding the patient,” said Dr Vijay Guj- statement, a number of sta- Taking note of the issue, the same facilities of healthcare jar, said former president of the tions across its network (such the Resident Doctors’ Asso- in their respective areas, which AIIMS RDA. as Shahdara, Welcome, Kash- ciation of AIIMS requested they think is only available in Doctors at the premier mere Gate, New Delhi, Noida that patients from other states the tertiary care hospitals. healthcare institution suggest City Centre, Karol Bagh, should demand better health- Singh added that it would it would be better if all these Anand Vihar, Laxmi Nagar, care facilities in their respec- be better to provide such medi- lawmaker pay heed to the con- Govindpuri, Badarpur etc.) tive areas from the concerned care faciliies in remote areas, dition of medical care system have been identified, where ministers, instead of a recom- instead of sending patients in their respective constituen- additional housekeeping staff mendation letter asking to be from these areas to metropoli- cies, and providing machines are deployed, whose job is to admitted at AIIMS. tan cities. for MRI, CT scan and dialysis keep the immediate station sur- “Tertiary care hospitals He also raised the point setups, instead of giving recom- roundings clean and prevent have limited beds and facilities. that if these recommendation mendation letters. public from soiling the area. ‘RapeRoko’ campaign to be taken to the streets: DCW OUR CORRESPONDENT

NEW DELHI: The ‘Rap- eRoko’ campaign, launched by Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Jai Hind, will now taken to the streets of Delhi, through nukkad nataks (street plays), an official state- ment on Wednesday said. Jai Hind, on Tuesday, launched the campaign at Delhi University, as a mark of protest against the sexual harassment of a DU student in a moving bus. Through DCW’s intervention, an FIR was reg- istered in the matter at Vasant Vihar police station. According to DCW, the street plays will be conducted across Delhi until March 8 to raise awareness amongst and make them join the movement and fight sexual crimes against women and children. “After the Nukkad Natak is performed, volunteers of ‘RapeRoko’ will speak to the crowd and discuss with them the demands of the movement,” a statement by DCW said. “Real change will happen when the government and soci- ety awakens against the evil of crimes against women and children. Nukkad nataks are a great way of reaching out to the people,” Maliwal stated. 4 city mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Thursday, 15 February, 2018 Promising engg student turned terrorist in 2005

ABHAY SINGH Sources claimed that after the encounter incident, Khan was pro- NEW DELHI: Ariz Khan, the sus- vided some money by some persons, pected Indian Mujahideen (IM) oper- but no one gave him shelter. Ariz Khan led double ative who was arrested from near the “A month before fleeing the coun- Indo-Nepal border on Tuesday, used try, he kept traveling different states to be an engineering student, with a through train and buses,” said a senior bright future. police official. life as teacher in Nepal However, a meeting in 2005 with On November 17, 2007, some another IM operative transformed lawyers at a Sessions Court in Luc- ABHAY SINGH Nepal. Khan’s mind. Over time, Khan mas- know had beaten up three terrorists Khan had managed During he stay in Nepal, he termind several terror strikes, which of Jaish-e-Mohammad while the ter- NEW DELHI: After the Batla to secure forged came in touch with Riyaz Bhat- claimed as many as 165 lives and rorists were in police custody. House encounter case in 2008, kal, who motivated him to come injured over 535 people, claimed Before that incident, lawyers in Indian Mujahideen operative citizenship papers to Dammam in Saudi Arabia to sources in Special Cell of Delhi Police. Uttar Pradesh courts had also refused Ariz Khan fled to Nepal, where and a passport from arrange finances for the revival Khan, a native of Azamgarh born to represent some persons arrested on he took the job of a teacher and of IM in India, police said. in 1985, had once even appeared terrorism charges. also ran a restaurant, all in the Nepal In September 2014, Khan in an entrance exam for the presti- In order to teach lawyers of UP hopes of evading the police. went to Saudi Arabia and met gious Aligarh Muslim University, but courts a lesson, the accused planned According to police, Khan the Batla House encounter with many sympathisers of IM and failed to clear it. He subsequently took IED blasts at different court premises. managed to secure forged citi- another IM operative Shehzad. Students’ Islamic Movement of admission in another school in the Deputy Commissioner of Police zenship papers and a passport After around a month the India. Science stream and completed Class (Special Cell) PS Kushwah told from Nepal, in the name of two lost contact. Subsequently, Khan returned from Saudi XII in 2003. reporters that Khan was the main Mohammad Salim. Khan contacted his uncle Khur- Arabia in March 2017 and, He then began preparations of executioner of the UP court blasts In Nepal, he had stayed in sheed Alam, who gave him con- secretly, started visiting India to engineering entrance exams, but in Lucknow, Faizabad and Varanasi Palpa, Kapilavastu and Gorkha tact details of Nizamuddin Khan. revive IM. failed to clear them, and soon shifted in 2007, which killed 15 people and areas. “He was at Varanasi at that Through his established con- to Delhi for further preparation. injured over 70. During his stay initially, he time, from where he went to tacts, he procured logistics for Finally, he took admission in a col- Ariz Khan in custody of Delhi Police on Wednesday PIC/NAVEEN SHARMA “On May 2008, nine blasts took ran a restaurant and later on Bihar and crossed the India- his visits to India. Khan was an lege in Muzaffarnagar for a BTech in place, while one IED failed to explode. started teaching in a school. Nepal Border and reached Birat expert bomb-maker and a core Information Technology. Eventually, Ameen succeeded in injury and subsequently died in the About 63 persons were killed and over “He used to teach every sub- Nagar in Nepal. With the help member of the Azamgarh mod- In January 2005, Khan met Atif radicalising Khan, as well as one Mirza hospital. 216 were injured in the Jaipur serial ject in that school and later got of Nizamuddin, he managed ule of IM. Ameen, who coerced him into under- Shadab Baig. “He was wanted by Delhi Police for blasts,” said the DCP. married in Nepal three years to procure Nepali Citizenship A senior police official said going a 40-day training programme According to police, Khan was the 2008 serial blasts, in which about The accused was also involved in ago,” said a police official. card and Passport in the name of that Khan was involved in the in Karachi, Pakistan, where he would involved in the Batla House encoun- 30 persons were killed and over 100 the Ahmedabad-Surat serial blasts in Police claimed that Khan Mohammad Salim,” police said. radicalisation of several others, be trained physically, taught handling ter in 2008, wherein Inspector Mohan persons got injured,” police said on July 2008, which killed as many as 57 had escaped from the spot of Till 2014, Khan remained in including his school friends. of weapons and preparation of IEDs. Chand Sharma sustained a bullet Wednesday. persons and injured over 150 people. Parks in south east Delhi Two held for robbing Flipkart Father-son duo killed as car truck of goods worth Rs 20L

under the radar of police OUR CORRESPONDENT They overpowered him, collides with SUV in Jaitpur took the truck to a secluded ABHAY SINGH NEW DELHI: The Crime place, tied his limbs together OUR CORRESPONDENT Every police station in South East Delhi Branch of Delhi Police has and covered his mouth with NEW DELHI: To curb crim- arrested two robbers who a cloth, dropped him in the NEW DELHI: A father-son inal activities reported from started a drive in February, as part of had robbed consignments of bushes and ran away with the duo died in a horrific road acci- inside parks, Delhi Police have which more than 700 persons have e-commerce major Flipkart, goods from the truck. dent on Wednesday, after their began gathering a database of been questioned while it was en route the airport On February 9, based on car collided with an SUV in suspicious persons who often from its warehouse. a tip-off, a police team appre- Delhi’s Jaitpur area. roam such places. Police said the accused were hended Gaurav and Guddu The deceased were identi- Police claimed that they Police claimed that motive of snatching, and even murder. identified as Gaurav Kumar Kumar from Narela. fied as Trilok Chand (50) and have heightened security in behind the drive is not to harass This prompted them to (22), resident of Purana Shiv During interrogation, they Vikas Tiwari (21), cops said. parks and several teams have anyone, but to make sure the started the drive, with a team Mandir in New Delhi’s Rang- disclosed that they, along with Police said six others were been assigned to patrol parks police are able to check sus- from every police station in puri, and Guddu Kumar (22), their associates Vinit and Lal- injured in the car crash, and The mangled car in which the father-son duo were travelling PIC/MPOST in plain clothes and keep a tab picious activities inside parks. South East Delhi visiting parks. resident of Bhorgarh in Delhi’s lan Yadav, had robbed the truck they suspect that both cars were on suspicious activities. The drive was started in Meanwhile, for Valentine’s Narela. near Dwarka. over-speeding. The injured persons in the “An ERV from Jaitpur According to police sources, February, and resulted in details Day, Delhi Police have height- 67 parcels containing “They revealed that they The accident took place at Celerio car have been identified police station was patrolling on every police station in South of more than 700 persons being ened security in several parks to mobile phones, clothes, shoes had shifted the stolen articles around 2 am, when Chand and as Shubham (22), Vikas Tiwari the Agra Canal road, when they East Delhi has started a drive collected. “On February 4, we stop untoward incidents. worth Rs 20 lakh were recov- to a rented shop in Bhorgarh six of his family members were (21), Abhay Tiwari (19), Sachin saw the incident. Theyrescued as part of which more than took the details of 225 persons, “Parks are a place where ered from the duo, cops added. village and could recover the returning in their Maruti Cele- Tiwari, Neha (18), Trilok Nath the injured persons, who were 700 persons – who were either while on February 5, around people come to enjoy with their On February 8, Rajeev, a same. They pointed out the rio from a wedding ceremony. (55), Rohit Tiwari, (19), San- caught inside the damaged found to be suspicious or were 159 persons were questioned. friends and family. Our prior- truck driver for Flipkart, told shop in village Bhorgarh and, Immediately after the acci- tosh Tiwari (19) and Sachin vehicles. The father and son drug addicts – have been In the next four days, we ques- ity is to keep them safe,” said a cops that the previous night, on their instance, 67 parcels of dent was reported, an ERV (22), all residents of Trilokpuri. were declared brought dead at questioned. tioned more than 300 per- police official. In January, a man while driving a consignment plastics bags containing mobile reached the spot and took all Meanwhile, injured occu- Apollo Hospital. Legal action is “We took these persons to sons,” a senior police official was stabbed to death after he from Flipkart’s warehouse to phones, clothes, shoes, etc the injured to the hospital. pants of the SUV were iden- being taken under sections 279, the police station, where their said. Police further claimed that resisted a snatching bid in the IGI Airport, he was intercepted worth Rs 20 lakh were recov- The collision was so pow- tified as, Hariom (25) and 337 and 304A of IPC and inves- details were taken,” said a police they have often found involve- forested area inside a park in by four persons on two vehicles ered,” said DCP (Crime) Ram erful that both vehicles were Kuldeep (25), both residents tigation taken up” said DCP official. ment of drug addicts in cases Govindpuri. near Dhulsiras Chowk. Gopal Naik on Wednesday. mangled beyond recognition. of Khedipul, Faridabad. South East Chinmoy Biswal. CITY BRIEFS Illegal Wanted criminal nabbed Bike-borne assailants GURUGRAM COPS GEAR UP FOR registration of gun down man in MASSIVE BJP BIKE RALLY properties is after shootout in Ghaziabad GURUGRAM: On account of the bike rally to be OUR CORRESPONDENT registered against the accused Dwarka, two arrested held on Thursday in Haryana’s Jind district, which will way of life: HC person in various police sta- be attended by BJP President Amit Shah, Gurugram GHAZIABAD: In a success- tions across Delhi-NCR. OUR CORRESPONDENT reportedly hired by one Rayees police have begun their preparations. According to NEW DELHI: Illegal ful encounter on late Tues- Somehow, his accomplice Khan, who is presently in jail in officials, steps are being taken to prevent any law and registration of commercial day night, Ghaziabad police Mohammad Raza managed to NEW DELHI: A man was shot Bihar. “The two were nabbed by order challenges that can be reported from the city on properties as residential was arrested a wanted criminal flee the spot and raids are being dead by three armed assail- alert picket staff,” said a police a “way of life” in the national from Vijay Nagar area of under conducted to nab him,” Vinod ants in Dwarka on Wednes- official. February 15, when thousand of BJP workers will pass Capital, the Delhi High Court Sihani gate police station. Kumar Pandey, station house day evening, with Delhi Police The victim was rushed through the city. More than one lakh bikes expected has observed while hearing Police said on Wednesday officer, Sihani gate police sta- saying that they have arrested to the hospital where he was for the rally by the BJP President. It is estimated that a PIL alleging rampant that the criminal, identified as tion, said on Wednesday. two men in this regard and are declared brought dead by doc- there will be more than 2,000 bikes will be attending corruption in the offices where Mursalim, sustained a bullet Upon searching Mursalim’s probing whether the incident tors. “The case is being probed the event from the areas of Gurugram, Faridabad, properties are registered. injury in his right leg, while a belongings, police recovered was the result of a gang war or from every angle, which Mewat. Duty of senior officers have been placed in “Is it not a way of life police constable received bul- a country-made pistol of .32 an act of revenge. includes gang war as well as key routes from 9.00 am, when heavy traffic is ex- here,” a bench of Acting Chief let injury on his left arm. bore, live cartridges and the Sources told Millennium personal enmity,” said a police Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Sources said that on Tues- white scooter. Post that the victim was iden- source. pected to pass through the city, and at 5.30 pm, when Constable Irshad, who was C Hari Shankar asked when day night, the accused was injured in the shootout PIC/MPOST Meanwhile, the injured tified as Firoz (30), a native After the shooting, one of these bikers will disperse back. the issue of illegal registration seen travelling on a scooter, constable, identified as Irshad, of Bihar. The incident was the accused took the car of the of commercial properties as along with an accomplice, and Taking advantage of the late is receiving treatment at a hos- reported in Dwarka Sector 23. deceased to flee the spot. Later, RED CROSS SOCIETY TO ORGANISE residential ones was raised was signaled to stop for police hours, his accomplice managed pital, where his condition is “The deceased was driv- the vehicle was found aban- NATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL before it in the plea, which checking. to flee the spot, while police reported to be stable, police ing his car, when three armed doned in Dwarka area. NEW DELHI: A three-day National Youth Festival has also sought a Central Bureau However, Mursalim refused successfully gunned down a said. assailants intercepted him in In another incident, a Delhi been organised by Red Cross society, with the objec- of Investigation or Special to stop and after police started criminal. “Upon interrogating the a motorcycle. Around six to Police constable died after he Investigation Team probe into chasing him, he opened fire on Police said that Mursalim, accused, he confessed to have seven rounds were fired at the was hit by a truck in North tive of helping the youth understand their potential the matter. them. a native of Ghaziabad’s Sahib- shot at a businessman in Gha- deceased,” sources added. West Delhi’s Model Town area and urge them to contribute to the society in a more The court issued notice The police party retaliated abad area, was the leader of ziabad to rob him on January The arrested persons were on Tuesday. effective manner. The festival will see exchange of to the Delhi government, with a few shots, which led toe D-50 gang, which is involved in 30. He had earlier opened fire identified as Sabir Hussain and The deceased, identified as thoughts between volunteers and experts from Red its Revenue, Service and Mursalim losing control of the numerous incidents of dacoity, on policemen in 2016 during a Amzad Ali, natives of Siwan in Vinod Kumar Malik (40), was Cross. The festival will witness 400 volunteers from Vigilance departments, the scooter and slipping on the robbery, murder and extortion. shootout, but had managed to Bihar and had come to Delhi declared brought dead at a local across the country, with the sole purpose of bring- Anti Corruption Branch, the muddy road. “Around 24 cases have been flee,” added Pandey. two days earlier. The two were hospital in Model Town. CBI and the Controller of ing the youth momentum, and to mix educational and Accounts seeking their stand cultural activities, with each state performing live either on the allegations made in the through dance forms, theater or vocal music. Red Cross petition by a lawyer. Theft, burglary, snatching a menace in Ggn; volunteers will also be given an opportunity to meet The petitioner has referred with youth icons, like entrepreneur Ritesh Malik, Umesh to a specific sub-registrar office Para-badminton player Vikram Kumar, actor Angad at Asaf Ali Road in Old Delhi and alleged that the official over 80% of 200 cases in January unsolved Singh Bedi, rapper and singer Fazilpuria, and others. there was accepting bribes to MINOR DOMESTIC HELP KILLS HERSELF register commercial properties PIYUSH OHRIE stringent Section 379-B of the stop their activities after being as residential ones, leading to Indian Penal Code, while 13 caught by the police. IN SOUTH EAST DELHI a “huge loss of revenue” to the GURUGRAM: Many peo- were registered under Section Most culprits continue NEW DELHI: A 15-year-old minor girl,who worked as state exchequer. ple living in Gurugram often 379-A. to indulge in snatching and a domestic help in a house at Kalindi Colony in New Petitioner R P Gupta has complain about feeling inse- More worrisome is the fact progress towards more sinister Friends Colony of south east Delhi, was found dead also alleged that such practices cure while roaming in the city’s that 80 per cent of all the theft, crimes, such as burglary, kid- are probably prevalent in all the streets. burglary and snatching cases napping and murder. at the house on the intervening night of February 13 sub-registrar offices in Delhi. However, of late, the threat are still unsolved. “Snatching is a stepping and 14. Cops suspect she committed suicide, but are He has claimed that despite to residents of the city are Snatchings are not only stone for them to enter into waiting for the post-mortem report to know the exact several representations and spread to their own houses. reported from desolate areas, big crime,” said an official from cause of the mysterious death. Police are carrying complaints made against the Keeping with the trends last but even from crowded parts Gurugram Police. out investigation and suicide note was found from alleged illegal activity in this, year, cases of theft, burglary of the city. Even burglary cases are the spot. The girl has been identified as a resident no action has been taken. and snatching have not ebbed One of the biggest impedi- becoming more brazen by the of Jharkhand. Police said that the maid, who joined The bench directedin 2018 either. ments is the lack of filing of FIR day. the office of Lieutenant According to Gurugram in most cases. In a case on February 9, Rakesh Pahwa family as domestic help, committed Governor Anil Baijal to file Police data, in January this year, There are also problems robbers broke a grill of a house suicide by hanging herself to the railing. “Crime team a separate status report on over 150 incidents of theft and Keeping with the trends last year, cases of theft, burglary and in identifying the accused, as in Sun City area and stole of immediately called and body was shifted to AIIMS. registration of transactions burglary were reported. snatching have not ebbed in 2018 either REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE snatchers normally target their lakh of rupees worth of valu- Statement of family members were recorded and PM in relation to transfer of While an average of five victims in groups. ables while the residents were was got conducted. Dead body was handed over to immovable properties taking cases reported each day is Burglars are often seen tar- ing a non-bailable offence, 46 Recently, a person accused asleep. her sister,” said DCP (South East) Chinmoy Biswal on place in the jurisdiction of the a matter of concern, what is geting homes in the city and snatching cases were officially of snatching a phone from a This happened two days sub-registrar office. It listed the more disturbing is that 64 of successfully looting them. registered last month. women was let off by the court after a trader, who was carry- Wednesday. matter for further hearing on these cases were reported from Despite the Haryana gov- Among these, 33 cases were due to lack of evidence. ing Rs 4.6 lakh, was robbed in March 7. AGENCIES homes. ernment making snatch- registered under the more Snatchers seemingly do not broad daylight. nation 5 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Thursday, 15 February, 2018 mp FOR DENYING BOARDING Defence spends by China, Russia, Airlines liable to pay passengers: DGCA to HC India on the rise

OUR CORRESPONDENT ate General of Civil Aviation payable to passengers, who of compensation mentioned 12, 2015. NEW DELHI: Amid ongoing (DGCA) and Air India, Jus- were denied boarding. in the CAR indicated only the The man had claimed that disputes about territory in the NEW DELHI: Aviation regu- tice Vibhu Bakhru said it was However, the counsel for immediate relief that the air- he was scheduled to travel South China Sea, China has lator DGCA has told the Delhi not necessary to examine the DGCA contended that the lines were required to provide from Delhi to Patna on Decem- been pushing hard to moder- High Court that it does not question whether the aviation petitioner has misread the CAR to the passengers who had been ber 12, 2005 and was due to nise its military. permit the practice of over- regulator had the jurisdiction to mean that the DGCA has denied boarding. return on the next day. He Last week, The Chinese Peo- booking of flights and the air- to issue the Civil Aviation Reg- countenanced such practice He said this did not bind the booked tickets with Air India ple’s Liberation Army Air Force lines are liable to compensate ulations (CAR) in this regard. and said it had issued the rules passengers in any manner and in advance on October 28, (PLAAF) declared its Chengdu the passengers who are denied DGCA and Air India’s to ensure that the passengers, they are not precluded from 2015. J-20 fifth-generation stealth boarding despite having con- response came on a petition who are denied boarding, are taking any action to recover He claimed that when he fighter operational. firmed tickets. filed by a person, questioning paid immediate compensation further compensation as avail- reached the airport on time The aircraft that has been in Air India also conceded a 2010 CAR issued by DGCA, and necessary arrangements able in law. on December 12, 2005, he was development for years aims to before the court that not per- that recognises the concept of for their travel are made by the The Air India’s counsel sup- denied boarding by the airlines challenge US’ F-22 and F-35 mitting a passenger holding overbooking by airlines. The concerned airline. ported the DGCA’s stand that on account of overbooking of aircraft. confirmed tickets to board a petitioner claimed that that ing indicates that the DGCA “It certainly cannot mean He said this did not mean said the passenger’s right to flights, despite having con- Russia too has been work- flight would amount to defi- the CAR allows overbook- has recognised that certain that such practice has the sanc- that DGCA had permitted the claim compensation was not firmed tickets and could not ing on upgrading its old Cold ciency of service and the con- ing of flights which cannot be airlines follow the practice of tion of law,” it said. airlines to adopt such practices. restricted by the CAR and the reach Patna as scheduled. War-era equipment. It recently sumer has the right to seek permitted. overbooking. However, it can- The petitioner’s coun- The DGCA counsel said petitioner had not made any The court disposed of the unveiled the Sukhoi Su-57 compensation for it. The court said a plain not be read to mean that the sel argued that DGCA has the rules cannot be read so claim from Air India for not petition after the passenger did PAK-FA, its stealth fighter and After noting the unequiv- reading of the CAR provi- aviation regulator permits the no power to issue directions as to cap the liability of vari- being permitted to travel from not seek to press any further the T-14 Armata tank. Here’s ocal stand of the Director- sion relating to denied board- airlines to do so, it said. restricting the compensation ous airlines and the amount Delhi to Patna on December relief. a look the shifting trends in military expenditure based on Sipri data. While China, Russia and Over 200 people offer to adopt Govt extends anti-narcotics scheme for 3 more yrs India have been increasing their defence spends, spends OUR CORRESPONDENT ics agencies for strengthening become a severe social-eco- by the US and UK have seen abandoned baby girl in UP their enforcement capabilities nomic problem affecting the a decline. NEW DELHI: Taking into to combat illicit trafficking in vulnerable age groups, the offi- Despite that the US con- consideration the 40 lakh drug narcotic drugs and psychotro- cial said. tinues to be an undisputed OUR CORRESPONDENT Child Welfare Committee through a number of tests to addicts in the country, the Cen- pic substances, the notification It is, therefore, essential that military giant. Its defence chairman Gulzar Ahmed said establish that they were her tre has extended for three more said. the state governments and UTs expenditure in 2015 was a mas- MORADABAD: She was attempts were being made to parents, Ahmed said. years a scheme which combats Financial assistance is also are aware of the drug related sive $1.68 trillion, about 36 per found abandoned in a garbage identify the girl’s parents. They would have to undergo illicit trafficking in drugs and proposed to be provided for problems in their states and cent of the total global military dump on the Moradabad-Agra “More than 200 people have DNA tests, police verification, psychotropic substance. all capacity building activities, UTs and address them in an spending that year. highway last week but ‘Pari’ expressed interest in adopting and produce photo albums as The ‘Assistance to States including training of personnel. effective manner before they The US did take some aus- has, since then, received an the adorable baby and have proof to establish their relation. and UTs for Narcotics Con- The Narcotics Con- assume epidemic proportions, terity measures in response to outpouring of love and sup- reached out to police, NGOs Help would also be taken from trol’ scheme has been extended trol Bureau (NCB) being the another official said. the global financial crisis in port from strangers across the and politicians,” he said. local authorities such as the vil- for a further period of 3 years-- national nodal agency for drug The strategies would2012 and post-Iraq/Afghani- country. He said people from all sec- lage pradhan, he added. from 2017-18 to 2019-20--with administration will process be still higher, a Home Minis- include both supply reduction stan military operations, but its Over 200 people have made tions of society had offered to The superintendent of the an estimated budget of Rs 21 the requests from state gov- try official said. and demand reduction. Sup- basic defence budget remains offers to adopt the six-month- adopt her apart from couples. orphanage Rakesh Saxena Asad crore, a Home Ministry notifi- ernments and UTs for finan- The most common drugs ply reduction would include primarily unchanged. old, who was found lying in the The toddler is now living in said he had received a call from cation said. cial assistance for improving of abuse are ‘ganja’, ‘hashish’, enforcement activities while US outlays for defence will dump on Friday morning, after an orphanage in Rampur and a man in Uttarakhand’s Hald- The purpose of the scheme their enforcement capabilities ‘opium’ and ‘heroin’. The abuse demand reduction would rise from a low of $625 bil- her story made the headlines. she was named Pari by the staff wani town who claimed that is to assist state governments in dealing with the supply side of pharmaceutical preparations involve rehabilitation and de- lion in 2014, to $ 734 billion The authorities are now there. No one has turned up Pari’s parents lived in Dehra- and Union Territories which of the drug menace, the offi- like ‘buprenorphine’, codeine addiction measures. by 2022. Of this $392 billion is also hopeful that the atten- before the Child Welfare Com- dun. The man claimed that he are contributing in controlling cial said. based cough syrups and pain- The scheme was first expected to be spent on nuclear tion which the baby girl has mittee to claim her even after knew her parents and she was the inter-state and cross border According to the latest killers like ‘proxivon’ has also launched on October 24, 2004 weapons, $97 billion on mis- received from journalists and four days have passed. abandoned because of some drug trafficking. assessments, there are approx- assumed serious proportions. for a period of five and later sile defenses and $ 100 billion social media would help locate Even if someone was to problem between the couple, Financial assistance will be imately 40 lakh drug addicts in In certain regions of the extended twice in subsequent on environmental and health her biological parents. turn up they would have go Saxena said. provided to all the anti- narcot- India but the actual figure may country, drug abuse has already years. costs. AGENCIES EXPLOSION ON ONGC DRILL SHIP ‘Directionless policies reason for rising terror’ ‘People using mobile app to Central Govt seeks NEW DELHI: The Congress show a “deplorable and aston- your nationalism or is this just on Wednesday hit out at Prime ishing” major increase in the ‘jumla-baazi’,” he said. book tickets crosses 1 mn’ Minister Narendra Modi alleg- cases of major terrorist inci- Singhvi asked why and how report from CSL ing that his “directionless” and dents in the 45 months. terrorists entered the country OUR CORRESPONDENT “inconsistent” foreign and Singhvi said not one of and attacked defence installa- defence policies have led to a these five questions has been tions amid tight security under CHENNAI: Southern Railway quantum jump in cases of ter- attempted to be answered by the Modi government. on Wednesday said the total ror and ceasefire violations. the ruling party and by the He also asked him how number of passengers using the Targeting the prime min- prime minister. they were getting their arms dedicated UTS mobile applica- ister on the issue of national “The 56-inches is only in and ammunition and the fund- tion facility for booking tickets security, the Congress by Pakistan in 44 months of talk, in paper. Modi govern- ing under this government. He in the city division crossed the demanded answers from him NDA against 543 during the ment’s directionless policy on also asked what the govern- one million mark as of January. on questions he had posed UPA government. national security has created a ment intelligence network was The facility which was to the then UPA government “What does this show? It disquiet on the border,” he said. doing to intercept communica- launched in April 2015 for the to short distance commuters ahead of 2014 elections. Con- shows utter hypocrisy, it shows Noting that the Congress tions of terrorists and how ter- Chennai Egmore-Tambaram in which Southern Railway gress spokesperson Abhishek utter double facedness, it shows stands resolutely behind brave rorists who fled are not being suburban section was later operates 700 services daily. Singhvi alleged that double speak (of this govern- jawans and world-class army extradited. “What is that power extended to the entire subur- The suburban corridor covers it is unfortunate that the ment),” he said. of the country while denounc- in your foreign policy that has ban section. 90 stations in Chennai and its country’s national security is The Congress leader asked ing Pakistan, he said, “But how led any extradition?” Later, booking of season vicinity. OUR CORRESPONDENT ment quoted him as saying. being compromised every day whether the BJP can get away long can we ignore that a direc- The same set of questions tickets was also covered using Southern Railway said The probable location of and the government is sitting every time by pointing a fin- tionless, irresolute, inconsis- were asked by Modi when he the mobile application. the optical character recogni- KOCHI: The Centre on the explosion was identified, idle. Seeking to substantiate ger at the neighbour who is tent, zig-zag, arbitrary foreign was BJP’s prime ministerial In an official release, South- tion machines used for taking Wednesday sought a report based on the nature of deflec- the charges, he said in last 44 “beyond care and beyond cure”. and defence policy is going to candidate. “Modi ji, we again ern Railway said the total num- print-out from mobile applica- from Cochin Shipyard Limited tions on bulkheads (steel walls) months of the Modi govern- “Please answer the five endanger our brave jawans.” repeat your own words. First ber of passengers who used tion was available at Chennai on the explosion and fire on an and extent of damage observed ment, 286 jawans and 138 civil- questions, Mr government, Mr Singhvi said this is the act with regards to these five UTS (unreserved ticketing sys- Central, Egmore, Tambaram, under repair ONGC drill ship during inspection, it said. ians have died against 115 and prime minister and Mr party Pakistan which was doing 543 things- then terrorism will be tem) mobile application was Beach and Guindy stations. that claimed five lives, even as The site of the accident has 72 respectively who died dur- president. Don’t answer them ceasefire violations and now routed out. Modi ji, you don’t 9,732 in May 2015. It crossed It was in addition to already a preliminary probe suggested been cordoned off and is being ing same period of UPA. by giving us lessons on nation- looks in the eye and makes fun have answer to the same ques- the one million mark totalling available facilities like Auto- it was caused by ‘momentary investigated by the forensic Singhvi claimed that there alism,” he said, asking the NDA and does 2,555 ceasefire viola- tions, which you had asked 10,31,029 passengers as of Jan- matic Ticket Vending Machine explosion of high impact’. department of police. was a five-fold jump in 2,555 government to answer them tions, a five-fold increase. us, once upon a time,” Singhvi uary 2018. and also at railway UTS Minister of State for Ship- The company said the cases of ceasefire violations with facts and figures, which “Is this your bravery, is this asked. MPOST The Chennai division caters counters. ping Pon Radhakrishnan vis- source of gas leakage and rea- ited the shipyard this morning son for the explosion was yet and took stock of the situation to be confirmed and would be on board “Sagar Bhushan,” a clarified only after completion India’s first radio festival today day after the ONGC ship was of it’s internal enquiry. hit by the explosion. “The accident is observed SIMONTINI BHATTACHARJEE “The Minister instructed to have happened near the CSL to conduct a thorough A/C plant when the area was NEW DELHI: For the first investigation and ascertain being inspected by CSL Fire time ever in India, a Radio the root cause and report the and Safety personnel prior to Festival will be organised by details to Ministry of Shipping,” issuing work permit for starting the International Association a CSL statement said here. of the work,” the company said. of Women in Radio and Tele- The condition of one of the In a statement yesterday, vision (IAWRT) in partner- seriously injured persons con- CSL had said five people died ship with UNESCO to mark tinues to be critical, the com- and seven were injured in the the World Radio Day here on pany said. incident. Thursday. After the review and The Minister appreciated The event, conceived by the interactions, Radhakrish- the efforts of the CSL manage- association’s Managing Trustee nan directed CSL to extend ment in reaching out to the Archana Kapoor, aims to bring grammes in different genres. community radios and pod- additional assistance to the families of the deceased and together radio professionals, The festival is a platform to cel- casters work in,” she added affected, including employ- also for promptly announcing podcasters and other digital ebrate sound and reiterate the further. ment as appropriate, based on ex-gratia to their kith and kin. audio programmers. It will be relevance of radio in today’s Moreover, it includes all qualification, to one immedi- CSL had declared Rs 10 lakh held at the UNESCO House in time. It is not a conference or a forms of radio and audio offer- ate dependent family member to the family of the deceased in New Delhi and is open to all. seminar space. It is an oppor- ings to tell their stories and of the deceased. addition to other statutory ben- The World Radio Day tunity to talk about the energy, share experiences on a variety Talking to reporters, the efits as applicable. An amount (TWR) is observed on Febru- the inspiration, the power, and of themes like Sports—which Minister said there was an of Rs 25,000 was disbursed as ary 13 in every year. the challenges of broadcasters, is the World Radio Day theme explosion, but no sign of fire immediate incidental expenses While speaking to the programmers, and other stake- of this year. inside the ship. to the families of the deceased. Millennium Post, Archana holders and what keeps us all Officials from All India He said CSL on its part has The company is also ensur- Kapoor said, “This is the first going in this crowded media Radio, Ministry of Informa- begun a high-level internal ing best medical care and ever Radio Festival in India. It space.” tion and Broadcasting, multiple inquiry into the incident. Tech- meeting all hospital/treatment is all about rediscovering cre- “Defined as a social stakeholders from the Indus- nical investigations are being expenses for the injured. ativity, music, technology and medium it straddles two forces try, NGO Sector, and Private carried out by the DG Ship- Radhakrishnan also innovative ways of stoking peo- -- information and entertain- FM Radio Players will also be ping and Factories and Boilers directed that an amount equiv- ple’s imaginations to create a ment. Our effort is to break participating in the day long Department, he said. alent to two months wages million images through pro- the silos that public, private and festival. “Police is also taking all be disbursed immediately, steps. After the enquiry only besides appropriate education we can find out the reasons for assistance for children of the NIA arrests man in RSS leader killing case the explosion,” the Minister deceased upto completion of said, after visiting the injured degree level education. NEW DELHI: The NIA has Meerut. court in Mohali, which sent at a hospital here. CSL said the In addition to the statu- arrested a suspected arms sup- “Parvez was wanted in con- him to one-day custody of the Director, Factories and Boilers, tory compensation relief, CSL plier from Uttar Pradesh in nection with supplying arms agency today. T visited the spot and recorded should disburse wages to the connection with its probe into to Hardeep Singh alias Shera, he weapons supplied by his observations. injured till they return to work, the killing of RSS leader Ravin- one of the main accused in the Parvez, he said, were “used” in “As per the preliminary he said. During the interaction der Gosain in Punjab’s Ludhi- cases related to targeted kill- several of the eight incidents assessment, the accident has with the unions and associa- ana in October 2017. ings in Punjab in 2016-2017,” committed as part of an inter- been caused by a momentary tions, Radhakrishnan and the An agency spokesper- the spokesperson said. national conspiracy with an explosion of high impact that CSL Chairman and Managing son said Parvez alias Farru, Parvez is eleventh person to objective to de-stabilise the law has occurred near the A/C Director Madhu S Nair prom- who had been on the run, be arrested by the agency dur- and order situation in Punjab plant, which is situated above ised adequate support to all was arrested last night from ing its probe. He said Parvez and to revive militancy in the the Ballast Tank,” the CSL state- affected families. his house in Kotwali area in was produced before a special state. MPOST 6 nation mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Thursday, 15 February, 2018 Modi Govt will act like father Ken-Betwa river-linking project issues to be solved soon: Gadkari figure to help Tripura: Deb OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: The issues raised by the Madhya Pradesh OUR CORRESPONDENT government in connection Tripura Assembly Elections with the Ken-Betwa river- link- AGARTALA: Tripura BJP ing project will be resolved in chief Biplab Deb has said the Voter Turnout the next three-four days, pav- Modi government will act % ing the way for an agreement Male Female Total

like a “father figure” to help 91.82 between the Centre and the the poor state stand on its feet 91.22 state on executing the project, and fulfil the party’s campaign Union minister Nitin Gadkari

85.75 promises, if the party comes 83.03 has said.

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He accused the Left Front 90.74 which has received almost all water resources minister, said, to solve it at the political level,

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76.33 people’s ‘sarkar’ (government), mission recommendations for as its key planks, has rejected 81.97 beneficiary states, objected to Following the clubbing of cess stories in this case too dur- leading to high unemployment state government employees, the BJP’s promises as ‘jumla’ it. The Madhya Pradesh gov- the two phases, the cost of the ing (Prime Minister Narendra) rate and lack of development. whose salary is at present as (rhetoric) aimed at winning 70.02 ernment had allegedly warned project is expected to go up to Modiji’s regime,” he added.

Expressing confidence that per the Fourth Pay Commis- votes. 64.36 that the first phase of the proj- around Rs 28,000 crore from The phase I of the Ken- his party would win the elec- sion, and giving smart phones “Our vision document in ect would not be allowed to around Rs 18,000 crore at pres- Betwa river-linking project had tion, Deb said that a BJP gov- to the youth, he said the Centre which we have made these take off if it was not reworked ent, a senior official said. envisaged the construction of ernment would make the state would help the state. promises was released by to incorporate three other Currently, the funding pat- a dam across the Ken river in self-reliant in five years. “Prime Minister Narendra Finance Minister Arun Jait- 1972 1977 1983 1988 1993 1998 2003 2008 2013 smaller projects of phase II -- tern for the project is 60:4) Chhattarpur district of Madhya Though the BJP has not Modi is a father figure for us. ley. This itself underlines out Election year the Lower Orr dam, the Bina (Centre:state). The Union Pradesh to irrigate 6.35 lakh announced a chief ministerial His government will help sincerity. Prime Minister Nar- KBK Infographics complex and the Kotha bar- water resources ministry, hectares of land, supply drink- candidate, the youthful Deb the state stand on its feet. In endra Modi has assured peo- rage -- into it. The Centre had, however, has been pushing for ing water to the Bundelkhand (46) is seen by many as its likely five years, a BJP government ple the Centre’s full support run a people’s government but the Right. towards the end of 2017, agreed changing the pattern to 90:10 region and generate 78 MW of choice for the top post if it gets will do enough to not only sus- and our party president Amit “Sarkar’s sarkar” is aimed at Sarkar has expressed con- to club the two phases. (Centre:state). “The allocation hydropower. Of the 6.35 lakh better of the CPI(M), which tain itself but also contribute to Shah has given assurance to serving Left cadres, he claimed. fidence of retaining power for The other beneficiary state, of funds for the project is not hectares, 3.69 lakh hectares fell has been in power in the tiny the Centre like a son does after the masses in his rallies. So it The BJP, which did not win yet another term but the BJP Uttar Pradesh, has already an issue. We will reach out to in Madhya Pradesh, while the northeastern state for 25 years, he becomes self-dependent,” he should not leave any scope for a a single seat in the last assem- has run an intensive campaign agreed to implement the proj- the Union Cabinet, seeking to remaining 2.66 lakh hectares in in the elections scheduled for said. He added that the state doubt in anybody’s mind,” Deb bly polls, has emerged as the led by Modi and Shah, and is ect, which was first pushed by change the funding pattern,” Uttar Pradesh. February 18. anyway draws 90 per cent of its said. The CPI(M)-led govern- main challenger to the CPI banking on its promises and the NDA-I government, led by the official added. Meanwhile, After the clubbing of the Asked how a BJP govern- funding from the Centre. ment, Deb claimed, has done (M), in what is being seen as perceived anti-incumbency Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Gadkari said the ministry two phases, the irrigated area ment will fulfil its expensive The Left Front, which has little development during its a first direct contest in Indian against the state government “The problem is virtually would organise a workshop to is expected to go up. Accord- promises such as implement- cited Sarkar’s image and his uninterrupted rule. It did not elections between the Left and to breach the Left fortress. resolved. Officials of the Centre resolve the inter-state disputes ing to sources, the project will and the state governments will over sharing of river waters. irrigate around 9 lakh hectares solve whatever small difficulties “I can’t see the problems (including 6.07 lakh hectares Iranian Prez to begin his are there in three-four days,” getting solved through the in Madhya Pradesh), instead Sharad Yadav likely to reveal Gadkari, who is the Union legal frameworks. We will try of the earlier 6.35 lakh hectares. India visit from Hyderabad party’s name next month Mizoram seeks NATION BRIEFS NEW DELHI/HYDER- DHIRENDRA KUMAR more security ABAD: India and Iran will SA UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES ADMISSION discuss regional and interna- NEW DELHI: The long wait along Myanmar NEW DELHI: The South Asian University, established tional issues of “mutual inter- for the name of the political est” during a three-day visit of outfit which is to be floated by border by the 8 SAARC nations, has announced its admission Iranian president Hassan Rou- rebel Janata Dal (United) leader schedule to its Masters and PhD programmes for the hani starting Thursday. Sharad Yadav may soon come OUR CORRESPONDENT 9th batch. The varsity has simplified the process of Announcing the state visit to an end as the Election Com- application, which can be done entirely online, for ap- by the Iranian president, the mission has almost ‘finalised’ AIZAWL: Mizoram Chief plicants from the SAARC region. Applicants would be external affairs ministry said the registration process. The Minister Lal Thanhawla has required to take a SAARC-wide common entrance test Rouhani and Prime Minister In New Delhi, apart from Yadav camp is getting ready to urged Union Home Minis- on April 15 and admission would be offered on merit, Narendra Modi will review the holding extensive talks with hold the new outfit’s maiden ter Rajnath Singh to beef up progress achieved in bilateral Modi and other Indian leaders national convention of party security along the state’s bor- while applicants from non-SAARC countries would get relations. on key bilateral and regional functionaries in March. der with Myanmar to prevent direct admission by skipping the test. Official sources in Hyder- issues, the Iranian leader is According to a senior mem- Rohingya Muslims from enter- abad said Rouhani will arrive also scheduled to deliver a ber of Sharad Yadav group, the ing the north-eastern state, an TWO LABOURERS DIE OF ASPHYXIATION at Begumpet Airport on Thurs- special address at the Observer name of the party would likely official statement on Wednes- BENGALURU: Two labourers died of asphyxiation day afternoon and will later Research Foundation (ORF) on to be Lok Tantrik Janata Dal as The name of the new party is likely to day said. Lal Thanhawla had while cleaning the septic tank of a restaurant here, address Muslim intellectuals, Saturday. the name is not yet registered be Lok Tantrik Janata Dal met Rajnath Singh in Delhi police said on Wednesday. The deceased have been scholars and clerics. During the meetings, Rou- with the Election Commission. yesterday and discussed wide- identified as Ramu (25) and Ravi (28). Police said the This will be the first visit to hani and Indian leaders will “The process of name reg- ranging security issues with India by Rouhani after taking discuss “the latest regional and istration is in the final stage. Later on, Anwar was dis- leader said. him, it said. incident occurred at around 4 PM yesterday when charge as the Iranian president global developments and the We are hopeful that EC would qualified from the Rajya Sabha Recently, veteran social- The chief minister told the the duo, hired by the restaurant on a contract basis, in August 2013. finalisation and exploitation of approve Lok Tantrik Janata Dal for indulging in anti-party ist leader Sharad Yadav and home minister that the state were attending to the clogged septic tank. Ramu had “During the forthcoming Chabahar port as soon as pos- as the name of the new party activities. “Several sitting leg- founder of the proposed new could face serious problems if entered the tank to clean it while Ravi was outside visit of the president of Iran, sible...,” according to an Iranian by the end of this month,” islators, as well as party work- political outfit had said that the Rohingya refugees and terror- to assist him. Some time later Ramu collapsed due to both sides would review the media report ahead of the visit. said Ali Anwar Ansari, a Dalit ers of JD(U), would participate country is witnessing an unde- ists from the Rakhine state in suffocation. not getting any response from him, his col- progress achieved in bilateral This “can be very effective leader who was expelled from in the convention. There is not clared Emergency and all dem- Myanmar enter Mizoram. relations and also exchange for bilateral trade in the region JD(U) for attending a meeting all well in JD(U) following the ocratic institutions are under He also expressed con- league also entered the tank and he too met the same views on regional and interna- and mutual access of Afghani- of opposition parties convened Bihar Chief Minister Nitish threat. Yadav had also alleged cern over the recent clashes fate, police said. tional issues of mutual interest,” stan to regional and interna- by Congress chief Sonia Gan- Kumar forging the new alli- that attempts were being made between the Myanmar Army 5 HELD FOR BID TO KIDNAP, MOLEST GIRL the ministry said in a release. tional markets”, it said. MPOST dhi last year. ance with BJP,” the rebel-JD(U) to weaken the Constitution. and the Arakan militants along the border on the Myanmar PALGHAR: Three men have been arrested and two side, resulting in the entry of minors taken into custody after they allegedly tried to over thousands of refugees to kidnap and molest a minor girl while she was on way Sacked by AIMPLB, cleric cries before students Mizoram, the statement said. to her school here, police said on Wednesday. The Over 1,600 Myanmarese accused, riding motorcycles, tried to stop the class 8 LUCKNOW: Salman Nadwi, starts sobbing and calling out by Nadwi on Hadith on Mon- presented his proposals for set- nationals have taken shelter in the cleric who was sacked by to the almighty. day around noon. tlement suggesting construc- south Mizoram’s Lawngtlai dis- student while she was going to her school in the Vasai All India Muslim Personal Law “Main Allah se mohabbat Nadwi was sacked by AIM- tion of Ram temple on disputed trict after the Myanmar Army area on Monday. While one of the accused pointed Board (AIMPLB) for seeking ki baat kar raha. Main Allah ki PLB on Sunday, two days after site and that of a mosque else- launched a massive crackdown a knife at the 13 -year-old girl, another one tried to out-of-court settlement of baat kar raha hun (I am talking he went ahead to meet Art of where, during the annual gen- on the Arakan militants since drag her away, the district police said in a release. the Ayodhya dispute, recently about loving Allah. I am just Living founder Sri Sri Ravi eral body meeting of the board, November 25 last, state govern- However, the girl managed to free herself from their broke down in front of his stu- talking about Allah),” he said Shankar in Bengaluru on AIMPLB reacted strongly and ment officials had said recently. clutches and escaped, the release said. dents at Darul Uloom Nad- while choking up. Friday. formed a committee to look watul Ulama, the prominent Raising his hand to the This was however not Nad- into Nadwi’s statements. DALIT CHILDREN PARADED NAKED seminary where he is the dean forehead, he said, “Main deen wi’s first meeting with Sri Sri A day later, as Nadwi said he Three held for of faculty. ki hifazat chahta hoon. Jo log to talk over a possible out- resigned from the organisation, AMRITSAR: A farmer allegedly assaulted five Dalit In a video clip that was mujh pe zyaddti kar rahe hain, are oppressing me).” of-court settlement in the the board too accepted his res- raping two minor children before stripping and parading them naked in uploaded on social media, the Khuda unse niptega (I am talk- A close associate of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Ayodhya ignation over tensions on the Sohian Kalan village here for stealing radish from his cleric can be seen talking to ing about saving the religion. cleric said that the video was dispute. matter and disassociated from sisters in Thane fields. A criminal case was on Wednesday registered his students in a class when he God will deal with those who from a class being conducted On Saturday, when Nadwi him. MPOST against him, SHO Police Station Majitha Mohit Kumar THANE: The police has said. He said the incident occurred three days back arrested three men from the when the children, who belonged to poor families, V-Day: VHP, Bajrang Dal men powerloom town of Bhiwandi No riots in Uttar Pradesh in the district for allegedly rap- were playing and flying kites in the area. Ashurbanpal ing two minor sisters, an offi- Singh Latti accused them of uprooting radishes from his held for threatening couples cial said on Wednesday. fields and in anger, thrashed and stripped them, the The girls, aged 14 and 17 police official said. He then paraded them naked on OUR CORRESPONDENT in last one year: DGP S J Baloch said. and residing in the Jaitunpura the road as punishment, he said. In some videos recorded by locality, had some months back AHMEDABAD: Nearly 10 passers-by purportedly of the ABHINAV PANDEY He said emphasis was being befriended five men living in RAINS DAMAGE CROPS IN 1 LAKH HA activists of the VHP and its incident, several people carry- laid on a friendly image of the the same area, inspector D M NEW DELHI: Untimely rains and hailstorm have caused affiliate Bajrang Dal were ing saffron flags and wielding LUCKNOW: Director Gen- police in order to connect bet- Katke said. detained on Wednesday after sticks could be seen threating eral of Police (DGP) OP Singh ter with the people. The men later took the girls damage to the rabi (winter) crops in over 1 lakh they allegedly tried to chase couples to leave the spot. said there were no riots in About basic policing, the to different places in the area hectare in Maharashtra, especially in Vidarbha and away young couples who had The activists were also seen Uttar Pradesh in the last one DGP said directives had been where they allegedly raped Marathwada regions, a senior Union Agriculture Min- gathered at the Sabarmati Riv- chasing away some frightened year and termed the violence in issued for foot patrolling, and them in the last two months, istry official said on Wednesday. “We have received erfront here on the Valentine’s couples, who either ran away to Kasganj a group clash, which, developing and strengthening he said. a report from Maharashtra. About 1.08 lakh hectare Day. save themselves or drove off in he claimed, was “effectively of beat information system. On February 9, the Bhi- has been damaged due to unseasonal rains and hail- The Vishwa Hindu Parishad a hurry on their two-wheelers. checked”. “These basic things not only wandi town police, based on (VHP) claimed it only asked The city unit of the VHP On Tiranga yatra and other help the force in getting infor- the complaint of the girls, reg- storm,” the official said. Much of the damage has been the couples to leave the spot, yesterday said it would stage similar processions being taken student was killed and two oth- mation but also presents a good istered offences against the five reported in parts of Marathwada and Vidarbha, he a popular hangout place for protests on the riverfront out in the state, he said, “The ers injured in clashes that broke picture. As people feel con- people and arrested three of said, adding that the rabi crops - chana and wheat - youngsters, and that its mem- against the Valentines’ Day local administrations are being out in a Muslim-majority local- nected, they share what they them, the official said. have been hit, he said. bers did not attack anyone. celebration which, the out- alerted and no one will be ity of Kasganj during a ‘Tiranga come to know,” he added. The accused, in their 20s, On getting information fit claimed, was “against the allowed to take law into their bike rally’ by members of the He said that after tak- were booked under relevant DHINAKARAN KNOCKS HC’S DOOR about the action of the right Indian culture”. Taking respon- hands.” local unit of the RSS-affiliated ing charge last month he had IPC sections for rape and kid- CHENNAI: The faction led by sidelined AIADMK wing outfits at the riverfront, sibility for the incident, VHP Singh refuted any report of students’ group ABVP. directed police chiefs of all napping and also provisions leader TTV Dhinakaran today filed a petition in the the police rushed to the spot media coordinator for north communal riots in the state, To instill a sense of security zones to make all-out efforts to of the Prevention of Chil- Madras High Court seeking permission to conduct a and took into custody those Gujarat, Hemendra Trivedi, saying, “There were no com- among people, the DGP said ensure criminal elements were dren from Sexual Offences who were threatening the cou- said, “As announced by us, the munal riots in the state. Ten- he had adopted the mantra of behind the bars. (POCSO) Act, he said. public meeting in Vellore in connection with the birth ples and asking them to leave. VHP and Bajrang Dal mem- sions do arise due to group basic policing combined with “Emphasis is on arrest- anniversary of late CM J Jayalalithaa. When the An official at the zone-1 bers on Wednesday held pro- clashes in some districts but an aggressive stand. ing criminals who are carry- petition by NG Parthiban, a Dhinakaran supporter police here said they detained tests at the riverfront. We only overall UP has been a riot-free “Basic policing with aggres- ing rewards and are not yet in came up, Justice MS Ramesh directed the Addl Public around 10 people from the asked couples to leave. We did state in the past one year.” sive posture is what I’m imple- police net. We are also studying Prosecutor to get instructions from the government and spot. “We have detained some not attack anyone.” “Several of On Kasganj violence, he menting in the state to maintain existing and emerging trends of posted the matter for further hearing to Feb 19. The people, and deployed adequate our workers were detained by said, “There was tension in law and order, instill a sense of crime to prevent them timely. police force at the spot to pre- the police. We are against the Kasganj due to group clash but security among people and put Preventing crime against petitioner submitted that Dhinakaran planned to hold vent any untoward incident celebration of the Valentine’s it was effectively checked. We pressure on criminal elements women, elderly people, chil- a public meeting on February 24 to commemorate the during the day,” Sabarmati Riv- Day because it is against the contained its spread.” and those running organised dren, SC/STs are on our high birth anniversary of AIADMK leader Jayalalithaa. erfront Police Station inspector Indian culture,” Trivedi said. A 22-year-old commerce gangs,” he said. priority,” he said. nation 7 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Thursday, 15 February, 2018 mp J&K cops scour S Kashmir We do not communalise: Army to track JeM terrorists SUMIR KAUL gence reports and JeM's claims Earlier, AIMIM chief Owaisi claimed Kashmiri Muslims laid down more lives on various social media plat- SRINAGAR: Crack teams of forms, including Facebook and OUR CORRESPONDENT formation. Go to Badamibagh However, Anbu said that the Jammu and Kashmir Police Whatsapp. (a cantonment in Srinagar) It is only for the case was sub-judice and have fanned out across south The group claims that UDHAMPUR: The Indian or Udhampur (the Northern people who do not would take its course. Kashmir to trace the contacts Mushtaq was stationed in Tral, Army does not communalise, Command headquarters) or "The Defence minister had of the three Jaish-e-Moham- Pulwama district, for the last was Northern Command chief even my residence," the offi- know the inside made a statement during her med militants, who carried out one year. Adil was housed in Lt Gen D Anbu's response on cer said. functioning of visit to Jammu that the gov- a suicide attack on the Sunju- Sopore and later shifted his Wednesday to AIMIM chief "It is only for people who do ernment and the ministry of wan Army camp in Jammu, base to Pulwama in August last Asaduddin Owaisi's pointing not know the inside function- the armed forces. defence are totally behind the officials said. year. The third member of the out that Kashmiri Muslims had ing of the armed forces. They They are the one soldiers and armed forces," he A counter-offensive against group, Khalid, who infiltrated laid down their lives in the Sun- are the one who are actually said. the Pakistan-based terror into the Valley last year, was juwan attack. making such statements," he who are actually In response to a question group became imperative after also based in Pulwama, a JeM The General Officer -Com said, adding "they need to visit making such about an insiders role in the intelligence reports suggested message said. manding-in-Chief of the us to see themselves how we Sunjuwan terror attack and that its cadres entered the Val- The three are believed to Northern Command's com- put everything aside and live statements any plans to shift the training ley last year and were planning have travelled to Jammu the ment came a day after the together". centre of the regiment from more suicide attacks on secu- night before the February 10 AIMIM chief slammed those The Hyderabad MP yester- The officer said that there Srinagar, Anbu said "I am in rity forces, the officials said. attack, in which seven people, questioning the patriotism day had also said the so-called for this country," the AIMIM youths in south Kashmir's were no human rights (HRs) an uniformed force and do The raids at various places including six soldiers, were of Muslims and Kashmiri "9 pm" nationalists (those chief said. Shopian district last month, he violation reported against the not distinguish the personnel in south Kashmir were being killed. The three terrorists were Muslims. who appear in prime time tv "The people of Jammu and said, "I am heading the North- Army in the last one year. under my command. We do carried out as a preemptive eliminated by the Army. Four Kashmiri soldiers debates) question the national- Kashmir have shown (by par- ern Command and I can say it "In the last one year, you not work like that in the Indian measure to track overground A new video of Jaish com- were among the six Army per- ism of Muslims and Kashmiri ticipating in large numbers in with confidence that the issue have not seen any human rights Army." sympathisers, including the mander Mufti Vakas has sonnel killed in the attack on Muslims. the funeral prayers of the sol- of Major Aditya has not dented violations taking place. That is "Someone who joins us local contacts of the three ter- emerged on social media in the 36 Brigade of the Jammu "In this (Sunjuwan attack) diers)... it is a testimony for the morale of my troops, not (because of the) direction from gets motivated by our ethos rorists -- Qari Mushtaq alias which he is seen threaten- and Kashmir Light Infantry incident, the Kashmiri Mus- all those who wanted to com- even a bit, not even an iota." me to the commanders. You and functioning, even if he is Chotu, Mohammed Adil alias ing more suicide attacks "very camp in Sunjuwan on Saturday. lims have laid down their lives. munalise it," the officer told "I can say it with confidence will not find any one of them not motivated before. There is Irfan and Mohammed Kha- soon". Videos of other Jaish ter- "We take on the religion of Why aren't you talking about reporters here. because I meet them, I move willfully indulging in it. Our no doubt in my mind and our lid alias Rashid. All three were rorists asking local youths to our troops and we do not com- it? This is a reminder to all On the impact of filing of around and I speak through intentions are clear so there is organisation is very strong. The based in Pulwama in south join militancy have also been munalise any of them. There is those nationalists who ques- an FIR against Major Aditya my commanders and know the nothing to worry about," he new recruits mould into our Kashmir for the last year, the doing the rounds of social 'sarva dharma sthal' in every tion my integrity and the love Kumar over the killing of three pulse," he said. said. system," he said. officials said, citing intelli- media, officials said. PTI HC quashes govt's decision to disempanel BJP lawmaker FOR HURTING RELIGIOUS SENTIMENTS watches his son Case filed against Internet ex-Army man from re-employment scheme beat up toll booth OUR CORRESPONDENT worker in UP sensation Varrier’s song said, adding that the officer was also not prohibited from taking NEW DELHI: A BJP law- NEW DELHI: The Delhi High up the employment under the maker watched as his son OUR CORRESPONDENT missioner of Police (Falaknuma Court has quashed the Cen- guidelines that were prevalent and supporters thrashed an division) Syed Fayaz said. tre's decision to disempanel a then. The court agreed with his employee at a toll plaza in Uttar HYDERABAD: An FIR has As part of their investiga- retired army officer from being contention and observed that Pradesh's Mathura on Tues- been registered against Omar tion, the police will take the involved in transportation of "It is also clear from the affi- day, an incident that has been Lulu, the director of upcom- opinion of some Islamic cler- coal for Coal India Ltd and its davit that the petitioner had caught on security cameras and ing Malayalam film ‘Oru Adaar ics on this after getting a trans- subsidiaries. not affirmed that he would not reinforces that many such ser- Love’ over the lyrics of ‘Man- lation of the song, he said. “We The Ministry of Defence be employed in a government/ vices remain easy bait for "VIP" ikya Malaraya Poovi’, one of the will proceed based on their had floated schemes to pro- private job after sponsorship bullying despite public anger songs in the movie. opinion… If the song has really vide post-retirement employ- of the ESM Coal Company as and protests. BJP legislator The complainants, Zaheer hurt the sentiments then defi- ment opportunities to ex-army observed in the order. Pooran Prakash's son allegedly Ali Khan, Muqeeth Khan, resi- nitely action will be initiated men, including one allowing "As noticed above, one of attacked the staff when a boom dents of Falaknuma in Hyder- against those involved,” the them to take up the work of the two reasons for dis-empan- barrier fell on their car when it abad, alleged that the Priya to the romance between the ACP said. transporting coal for the PSU elling the petitioner was his was trying to zoom through the Prakash Varrier’s song, which prophet and his wife Khadija. ‘Manikya Malaraya Poovi’ and its subsidiaries. "There is also no term in by the Director General Reset- alleged violation of the terms toll on the VIP lane. has become an internet sensa- It is inappropriate and an insult is a famous mappila paattu (a Lieutenant Colonel Hawa the MoU dated April 16, 1999, tlement (DGR), by which of the affidavit submitted by According to the toll work- tion now, when translated to to the prophet. I showed it our native genre popular among Singh Jattayan (retired) was which proscribes a director of Hawa Singh was dis-empan- him. This is, plainly, erroneous ers, the SUV sped after another English, hurts the sentiments of elders and we decided to lodge the Muslim community) that dis-empanelled from Ex-Ser- an ESM company from taking elled from the scheme. and the order is liable to be set car that had just been cleared Muslims as it makes derogatory a complaint. I am not against was originally composed by viceman (ESM) Coal Loading up other employment. The DGR had passed the aside on this ground alone," the to pass. In CCTV footage, two references to the Prophet. They the film or the actors. I am not Thalassery K Refeeque to the and Transportation Scheme on "The MoU dated April order against the retired army court observed. employees are seen bringing have demanded that either the against the film’s release also. lyrics penned by PMA Jabbar. several grounds including that 16, 1999 was superseded by officer on the ground of irreg- The scheme to promote coal down the barrier as the car was song is removed from the film We are only protesting against The song in the movie has at the time of granting the job, another MoU executed on ularities committed by him in transportation companies by trying to pass without paying. or the lyrics are changed. this song because it hurts sen- been produced by music com- he was involved in some other December 14, 2013. However, formation of companies and ex-servicemen was formulated Prakash was sitting inside “When I first saw the viral timents of Muslims,” Muqeeth poser Shaan Rahman and vocation. clause 22 of the said MoU violating MoU and guidelines. between the Ministry of Energy the car when his son and sup- video I fell in love it. I watched said. actor-playback singer Vineeth Justice Vibhu Bakhru held expressly provided that existing Advocate T L Garg, appear- (now Ministry of Coal) and porters got out and beat one of it so many times and shared it “Following the complaint, Sreenivasan — the duo behind that the guidelines for getting ESM Companies will continue ing for Hawa Singh, said his cli- Ministry of Defence in 1979 the employees. many times. I wanted to know we took legal opinion and sub- global hit song ‘Jimikki Kam- into the scheme clearly indi- to be governed by the previous ent did not furnish incorrect with the dual objective of pro- The lawmaker, who repre- the meaning of the song so I sequently a case under IPC sec- mal’. ‘Oru Adaar Love’, starring cated that there was no prohibi- MoU dated April 16, 1999," it details in his affidavit. "The ex- viding assured transportation sents Uttar Pradesh's Baldev got the original Malayalam lyr- tion 295A (hurting religious Siyadh Shajahan, Priya Prakash tion for any sponsored director noted. serviceman was not employed for coal to CIL and providing constituency, justified the ics and translated it online and sentiments) has been regis- Varrier, and Noorin Shereef, is to take up employment after The court also set aside a at the material time when he re-employment to rehabilitate attack and blamed the toll also took help of some people. tered against the film’s director, slated for release on March 1 the ESM company was formed. September 2017 order passed had affirmed the affidavit," he ex-servicemen in civilian life. booth staff instead. MPOST I found that the song referred Omar Lulu,” Assistant Com- this year.

Media twisted my remarks on girls consuming liquor: Parrikar Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority OUR CORRESPONDENT issue but that he interpreted it in an "It was twisted in such a way that a statement. incorrect way. finally the interviewer (the person "But sometimes, if a report is filed PANAJI: Facing criticism on the Parrikar had last week expressed who had taken the public interview by a journalist who was not present at social media for his remarks on girls concern over girls consuming liquor of Parrikar at the event) had to inter- the event, there is a possibility of dilu- consuming liquor, Goa Chief Minis- these days. vene and tweet that I was referring to tion or modification of the statement." ter Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday "I have begun to fear now, because school and college students," he told He said Sardesai was referring to claimed that the media twisted his even girls have started drinking beer. reporters here, adding that he had an incident of a tourist urinating from statement, while he had only referred The tolerance limit is being crossed. "not asked anyone not to drink". a bus window, the video of which had to the "school and college students". "I am not talking about everyone. Parrikar also said his remarks gone viral on the social media. He also said that politicians I am not talking about those sitting were not an expression of fear, but "He (Sardesai) should not have needed to be careful while making here," he was quoted by the media a worry. "I had said it was my worry, used very harsh words. I have spoken statements, referring to his cabinet as saying, while addressing the State not even fear. Worry is different from to him about it. He was not wrong colleague, Vijai Sardesai, who had Youth Parliament organised by the fear," he said, adding that "worry is in what he was highlighting. But dubbed a section of domestic tourists state Legislature department. fundamental to every person". he interpreted it in a wrong way or Siliguri Jalpaiguri visiting the coastal state as the "scum The chief minister on Wednes- To a question on Sardesai's com- rather, he was not able to express it of the earth". day said, "If someone wants to pur- ments on domestic tourists, the chief correctly," Parrikar said, adding that Development Authority However, Parrikar also said Sarde- posely twist the statement, we cannot minister said, "Sometimes, a politi- the minister, however, corrected his sai was not wrong in highlighting the help it." cian has to be careful while making statement later. CPI(M) expresses Goa Govt will help those dependent on concern over VHP's 'Ram Raj mining: CM on Apex court ruling

Rath Yatra' OUR CORRESPONDENT future of mining in the coastal state. OUR CORRESPONDENT PANAJI: The Goa govern- "We will tell you when the ment is trying to insulate policy is ready. We have not NEW DELHI: The CPI(M) on mining industry employees taken any decision. About Wednesday expressed its con- in the coastal state against mining, whatever views we cerns over the "Ram Raj Rath the backdrop of the Supreme expressed are our personal Yatra" flagged off from Ayod- Court order quashing the sec- ones," he said while refer- hya and said it had the potential ond renewal of iron ore min- ring to his meeting with the to trigger communal polarisa- ing leases. MLAs. tion in the country. Asserting that the apex "We need to discuss it (pol- The yatra was flagged off court order will not have any icy) before going to finality. It from the VHP's local head- impact on employment in the will take 15-20 days, but no ICA/T 1108(2)/2018 quarters Karsewak Puram in mining sector, Chief Minister one needs to be panicky," he Ayodhya by party general sec- Manohar Parrikar on Wednes- offer any doles. said. retary Champat Rai. The 41-day day said his government will "We are considering var- Conceding that the extrac- yatra will reach Rameshwaram, ensure that "no one employed ious options to ensure that tion of the ore would shut in Tamil Nadu, after covering in the mining industry is left those who are dependent on down from March 15 onwards parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya jobless after the apex court mining are not left jobless. We in Goa, the chief minister also Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karna- order". will provide solution to their said the SC order does not taka and Kerala. He also said that the SC problem," the CM said. have any financial implications In a statement issued on ruling does not have any finan- The apex court on Feb- on the coastal state. Wednesday, the CPI(M) polit- cial implications on the coastal ruary 7 quashed the second "As far as Goa is con- buro said the yatra flagged off state as the revenue earned renewal of iron ore mining cerned, the revenue earned in the presence of Faizabad BJP by the state from the mining leases given to 88 companies from the mining industry was MP, Ayodhya's BJP mayor and industry is a small amount. in Goa in 2015. The court also a small amount. In the budget other BJP leaders had already "The government is pre- directed the Centre and the size of Rs 10,000 crore, the rev- declared its "main agenda to paring a roadmap to help Goa government to grant fresh enue from the mining is just Rs construct Ram temple" on the those who are dependent on environmental clearances to 200 crore," he said. disputed land in Ayodhya and the mining industry," Parrikar them. Parrikar this morn- Parrikar said the revenue re-establish 'Ram Rajya'. told a press conference after ing met with those MLAs in loss after closure of the min- The Left party claimed that chairing a state Cabinet meet- whose constituencies mining ing activity would not translate the organisers of the yatra had ing in afternoon. is the main economic activity. into an "adverse affect" on the also declared including teach- He, however, clarified that However, the government developmental works in the ings of the Ramayana in school. the government would not is yet to finalise a policy on the coastal state. 8 editorial mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Thursday, 15 February, 2018 EDITORIAL Mitigating the oil hurricane Trudeau’s Petro products must be brought under GST he apex bank, while bound to buffet every section India visit unveiling the sixth bi- and real sectors of the economy monthly annual mon- if the authorities do not ensure anadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will arrive in etary policy statement proper forward planning and India for a six-day state visit later this week. The visit Tfor the current fiscal on Feb- conserve resources for the cost is significant as India looks to sign specific contracts G. SRINIVASAN ruary 7, in Mumbai, justified to import such an inordinately Cfor the supply of uranium from Canada for Indian nuclear its neutral policy stance for rising indispensable input price. energy reactors. Since Indian Prime Minister Narendra the present, contending that It needs to be noted that Modi’s visit to Canada in April 2015 and discussions with crude oil prices have firmed when the Centre reduced the predecessor Stephen Harper, there have been occasions when up sharply since August 2017, central excise duty on petrol relations between India and Canada became frosty. It was driven by both demand and and diesel by Rs 2 per litre effec- mostly about Indian sensibility vis a vis pro-Khalistani ele- supply factors. The neutral pol- tive from October 4, 2017 to ments based in Canada. But, a phone call from Trudeau in icy provides the flexibility to prune the retail selling prices July last year apparently to talk about the Paris climate deal move towards either direction by way of relief to the consum- and subsequent visits to India by the members of Trudeau’s if the situation warrants a gear ers, its request to the states to Cabinet made the environment conducive for the highest change. Even as the country’s make a cut in the VAT rate fell level of engagements between the two countries. During his merchandise exports bounced on deaf ears because only four April 2015 state visit to Canada, the Indian Prime Minister back in November-December states and one UT had cut the and his counterpart Stephen Harper agreed to supply ura- 2017, to the immense relief of VAT on petrol and diesel. The nium to meet India’s energy needs. During Trudeau’s visit, the authorities, who were ago- states have their own logic for India will be looking to sign specific contracts for the supply The headwind nising over the overall eco- being on their own as their nar- of uranium, which India needs desperately and Canada has in the form of nomic growth slowdown, RBI (Representational Image) row revenue base does not per- in abundance. India also imports natural gas and oil from higher crude oil pertinently pointed out that mit them to indulge in fiscal Canada. Besides New Delhi, Trudeau will visit Agra, Amritsar, merchandise import growth too with impunity in the past. They tently high oil prices (at current while in the first half of the largesse! Still, there is an over- Ahmedabad and Mumbai. He will visit the Golden Temple prices is bound accelerated sequentially with rightly premise their belief on levels) remain a key risk. They current fiscal they fetched Rs whelming merit in the inclu- in Amritsar, the Jama Masjid in New Delhi and Swamina- to buffet every over one-third of the growth the fact that the oil kingdom would affect inflation, the cur- 1,03,846 crore to the Centre. sion of petroleum products rayan Akshardham temple in Ahmedabad. As many as 11 emanating from petroleum seeks a stable, balanced market rent account, the fiscal position For the states, the tax receipt under the Goods and Services Cabinet ministers from Canada have visited India in the past section and sector (crude and products) largely for petroleum prior to its pro- and growth and force macro- in the form of sales tax/value- Tax (GST), so that the advan- 14 months. There are 124,000 Indian students in Canada. of the economy if due to high global prices. posed sale of a 5 per cent stake economic policies to be tighter added tax, during this period, tages of such a dispensation Canada is home to about 1.7 million Indian immigrants, It is a no-brainer to know in Saudi Aramco, the national than otherwise”. It is estimated went up from Rs 1,37,157 crore would include rationalisation accounting for approximately 3.6 per cent of Canada’s popu- the authorities do that world crude prices had oil company. It is also widely that a $10 per barrel increase in in 2014-15, Rs 1,42,848 crore in of prices by shaving off the cas- lation. India is Canada’s second largest source of immigrants not ensure proper shown a tangible firmness of believed that for a robust mar- the price of oil reduces growth 2015-16 and to 1,66,378 crore in cading of taxes, seamless input while India is the biggest importer of pulses from Canada. late, abetted by the apparent ket in consonance with lon- by 02-0.3 percentage points, 2016-17, while in the first half credit, removal of Central Sales As per a 2016 report, the bilateral trade between India forward planning unity of the 14 member oil ger-term capital investment, increase WPI inflation by about of the current fiscal they yielded Tax, elimination of entry tax, and Canada is to the tune of eight billion dollars. There are and conserve cartel of the Organisation of an oil price that is too high can 1.7 percentage points and wors- Rs 87,921 crore, apart from Rs digital compliance and ease of over 1,000 Canadian business firms active in India. “The Petroleum Exporting Countries be as intractable as one that ens the current account deficit 1,783 crore by way of combined doing business. visit is aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations resources for (OPEC). Like the British peo- is too low. In such a predica- (CAD) by about $9-10 billion. State GST/Union Territory GST With so much to gain by between the two countries in key areas of mutual interest the cost to ple who sought to take control ment, OPEC and non-OPEC It is small wonder that the RBI for the span of July to Septem- such an inclusion in GST, it is including trade and investment, energy, science and inno- over the affairs of their nation producers, including Russia monetary policy review, com- ber. There is a classic dilemma high time that the NDA, should vation, higher education, infrastructure development, skill import such an from the EU by exiting from or Mexico, might well jump on ing close on the heels of the for the government both at the traverse the extra mile in the development and space,” an Indian foreign ministry state- inordinately rising the regional pact, the OPEC too the opportunity to expand sup- Survey, warily warned against Centre and states, placed as they GST Council headed by Union ment said. “Cooperation in security and counter-terrorism, realised the need to take control ply to exert pressure on prices the implications of firming up were in this unenviable spot Finance Minister Arun Jaitley as well as the exchange of views on global and regional issues indispensable of its puissant power in shap- to moderate in their current of crude oil prices along with a because when oil prices tum- with state finance ministers as of mutual interest, will also form important components of input price ing demand-supply balance in channel, according to Carmen global uptick in non-oil indus- bled there was a salutary effect members to bring about this the visit,” it added. At a Diwali function in October last year, its favour that it had been dem- M Reinhart, Professor of Inter- trial raw material prices beyond on growth and government rev- vital change for providing the the Canadian Prime Minister had said, “One of the reasons onstrating in its seven decades national Financial System at the current year with the esca- enues but when oil prices flare much-needed relief to consum- we are such good friends, Canada and India, is that we are of existence that posed a grave Harvard University’s Kennedy lating input costs being lobbed up as of now, there is a dismal ers reeling under the relentless the two largest democracies in the world – one by population and existential threat to many School of Government. This is at the hapless consumers. and negative impact on both. impact of implacable energy and one by size.” But there are irritants too in the bilateral a developing nation dependent also the fond hope of a country When the collapse in crude As the crescendo of duty cost. Besides, steps need to relations. They include a private members’ motion passed on imported oil! There is still of continental size like India, in 2014-15 led to a providential cuts becomes cacophonic be initiated to raise domestic in the Assembly of Ontario terming the 1984 anti-Sikh riots some chirpy calculation among which imports more than 80 boost to domestic growth by among all sections of society production, take active part as genocide, early last year. Then, Trudeau himself appeared oil analysts that Saudi Arabia, per cent of its oil requirement. 100-150 basis points it helped because energy is the lifeline in acquisition of overseas oil at a Nagar Kirtan in Toronto where Harinder Malhi, who accounting for more than 30 But a reality check, as the exchequer, both the Cen- of the economy with oil the acreage and provide spurs moved the motion, was honoured. A parade taken out on per cent of OPEC’s production reflected in the Economic Sur- tre and the states, to expand major ingredient to make it for conservation of energy in the occasion displayed Khalistani flags and separatist floats. in October 2017 and playing the vey 2017-18, is relevant to recall their tax revenues exponen- tick and keep it in the pink, the economy to safeguard the The Indian government is especially irritated over a sudden pivotal role of a swing producer, here because it hoists the red tially. Thus, from a level of Rs this is bound to have far-reach- domestic constituents from resurgence in the Khalistani elements in Canada. India thinks is unlikely to rock the boat of flag not with a sense of alarm 99,184 crore excise receipts, ing repercussions on the tax being hit by the headwind of such elements feel encouraged due to Justin Trudeau’s party, the renewed price discovery but with a sense of purpose and they zoomed to Rs 1,78,591 revenue and the fiscal defi- the oil hurricane! IPA The Liberal Party, playing to pro-Khalistan groups and gurd- ploy that the famous cartel had policy guidance for the authori- crore in 2015-16 and further cit. The headwind in the form (The views expressed waras. Son of a former Prime Minister, the 46-year-old Cana- been enjoying for far too long ties to be on their toes. “Persis- to Rs 2,42,691 crore last year, of higher crude oil prices is are strictly personal) dian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is extremely popular in his country and also among the world leaders. What makes him all the more special can be gauged from his stand on dear marijuana. Speaking at a rally in Kelowna in July 2013, he Quote martial RIDDING OF ILLS, NOT IDEOLOGIES EDITOR millenniumpost.in told a crowd, “I’m actually not in favour of decriminalising cannabis. I’m in favour of legalising it. Tax it, regulate. It’s The growth and Aiming for a Congress-mukt Bharat would have made more sense had it been Log on to write letters to the one of the only ways to keep it out of the hands of our kids editor or send them to because the current war on drugs, the current model is not development a little more than a shallow political tactic. This country does not need any working. We have to use evidence and science to make sure Congress, or BJP, or just any party for that matter. The most imperative thing [email protected] we’re moving forward on that.” In an interview in August of people is the You can also send your 2013, Trudeau said that the last time he had used marijuana highest calling of this country needs is welfare and development. If only the energy was directed was in 2010 after he had become a Member of Parliament. comments to The Editor, After his party formed the government in November 2015 leadership towards making India better in more substantial ways instead of engaging in Millennium Post, and Trudeau became Prime Minister, he announced that avoidable elimination practices, things would have been favourably different. Pratap Bhawan, 5 Bahadur Shah a process has been initiated to discuss the legalisation of HARVEY S. FIRESTONE marijuana possession for recreational purposes. He wants ANUMITA DESHPANDEY Via email Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002 to remove marijuana consumption and possession from the Criminal Code. At the same time, he plans to enact new laws providing for greater punishment to those convicted of supplying marijuana to minors and for impairment while driving a motor vehicle. On the Canada Day on July 1 this Grasping global cues year, Trudeau is expected to announce the legalisation of the Cannabis variant. In tandem with the global macroeconomic environment, India must ensure that The “Teflon” investment opportunities are ample and universally relevant he current global macroeco- nomic news has two key trends President! TAPONEEL MUKHERJEE that stand out: monetary pol- icy tightening and fiscal pol- he time for South African President, Jacob Zuma, to Ticy expansion. Hawkish commentary leave is here. After a 14-hour emergency meeting of by global central banks regarding rate the African National Congress (ANC) that had been hikes and balance sheet reduction has Tnecessitated by his reluctance to leave, it has been decided started to hit the newswires with regu- that he will be recalled. Technically, this means that ANC larity. On the fiscal policy side, tax cuts has withdrawn support to Zuma and formality demands he in the US have made the news. ought to hand in his papers within a day. Constitutionally, Regardless of the result, the main his term ends only in 2019, but with hundreds of grave cor- takeaway is that as monetary policy ruption charges having mounted against him, his nine years becomes tighter, fiscal policy might be at the top is all but over. His conditions for immunity, secu- When money used to boost consumption. India needs rity, transition period et all have been heard—but his suc- to ensure that investment opportunities cessor Cyril Ramaphosa is in no mood to compromise with supply gets in the country remain attractive – rela- corruption of any kind. South Africa is, naturally, plunged reduced, assets tive to global opportunities. into political turmoil with the 75-year-old veteran’s refusal Central bank meetings globally, from to go. Indeed, the decision by the ANC, the party once led globally will the US Federal Reserve to the Bank of by Nelson Mandela, to announce the “recall” of Zuma was have to compete England, have admitted to tight labour the culmination of a marathon meeting that stretched like markets, waging pressure to the upside never before. Top ANC officials have admitted they had no that much harder and inflationary concerns. As rate hikes idea whether Zuma would bow to their recall demand or to attract capital. and balance sheet reductions are priced cling on to power and face a vote of no confidence in the in, liquidity will be withdrawn from the Parliament organised by the opposition parties. ANC Sec- India needs to system. Not only will this lead to asset retary General Ace Magashule said that Zuma had agreed ensure that its price volatility, but the market will pay a to stand down but only if he could oversee a transition assets remain lot more attention to the quality of assets. India must build on its inherent strengths to attract the best of global capital (Representational Image) period of three to six months. The ANC top brass rejected When money supply gets reduced, his offer. “If he refuses to quit, the ANC will be forced into competitive at assets globally will have to compete that an attractive destination for foreign changes that can help boost the “regu- ments from infrastructure projects is the ignominious choice of siding with the opposition in a a global level much harder to attract capital. India capital, especially with a view to bridg- latory” attractiveness of Indian assets. non-negotiable. vote of no confidence in the Parliament, or put forward a needs to ensure that its assets remain ing the infrastructure gap. While the bankruptcy resolution For investors to have faith in the motion of its own. True, the president’s term of office lasts on a relative competitive at a global level on a rela- India has certain fundamental mechanism under the Insolvency and contract to make capital-intensive, long- until next year and only the Parliament can remove him basis, even as tive basis, even as the global central bank advantages that stand out. It has an Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been a step dated investments, offtake agreements before then. A confidence vote is scheduled for February 22, balance sheets shrink. infrastructure deficit and a growing in the right direction, greater clarity is such as PPAs must be respected and but opposition politicians have launched a court action to the global central The US tax cuts have been a hotly economy that can use newly-created needed around Public Private Partner- honoured. “Bankability” of infrastruc- force and bring forward the vote to this week. The political bank balance debated topic. Regardless of the long- infrastructure. Hence, there is a natural ship (PPP) agreements and irrevocabil- ture projects can only go up when global crisis is a headache for the ANC, which has been trying to term ramifications for the economy and demand for an asset in a large economy ity of offtake agreements such as Power investors have greater faith in contract prise Zuma out for months. It dumped him as party leader sheets shrink for the government debt-to-GDP ratio, such as India. Essentially, India has both Purchase Agreements (PPAs) is essential enforceability in the country. in December, narrowly electing Ramaphosa, a million- the fact of the matter is that corporate the need and the required market size to to provide Indian infrastructure invest- It is thus important for policymakers aire former union leader, over Zuma’s preferred successor, tax rates today are extremely competitive deploy large pools of global capital. But ments with a regulatory boost. and the industry in India to be cogni- his ex-wife Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Despite a growing in the US compared to other countries. given the “competition” for the global PPPs have been used to deliver zant of global changes and macroeco- clamour from opposition parties and signs that the ANC Germany just reported a pub- capital pool, the country needs to build valuable projects in India, but in many nomic moves. Nations always have, and is losing electoral support over the protracted drama, divi- lic finance surplus for the year 2017, on its fundamental strengths to attract instances, they have been mired in prob- will rightly continue to, compete for sions within the ANC have forced Ramaphosa to tread cau- prompting a debate around tax cuts to the necessary capital. lems. We think clarity at the beginning much-needed capital. India is a com- tiously. For years, the ANC has put party unity first, even as pass on some of the government surplus Any investment at a basic level has and a more detailed analysis and allo- pelling investment opportunity, but it it became apparent that Zuma was an electoral liability. His to the consumer. As countries globally a “financial” attractiveness and a “regu- cation of risk are essential to ensure must build on its inherent strengths to ability to survive them earned him the nickname “Teflon adopt and explore expansionary fiscal latory” attractiveness. As global yields that PPPs are successful. The PPP attract the best of global capital. IANS President.” Zuma faces more than 780 allegations of corrup- policy, it is important for Indian poli- head higher and tax breaks kick in, model needs attention because a large (The author heads Development tion relating, particularly, to a 1990s arms deal. Naturally, cymakers to ensure that investment Indian assets will have to compete even part of the much-needed infrastruc- Tracks, an infrastructure advisory he denies them all. opportunities remain attractive at a harder on the “financial” aspect. How- ture will have to come through this firm. The views expressed global level, and the country remains ever, this is the time to push ahead with route. Irrevocability of offtake agree- are strictly personal) 9 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Thursday, 15 February, 2018 mp in focus The masterstroke of dehyphenation Prime Minister Modi’s successful dehyphenation of Middle East management deserves to be applauded

iplomacy can often be Strategic Partnership signed between $35 billion annually. More than half equated with grandmas- the two nations. In the same year, of India’s oil import and 65 per cent of ters playing chess on the India also signed a $2 billion missile LNG import is from the GCC region. PATHIKRIT PAYNE geopolitical chessboard. deal with Israel and later that year, Moreover, even as Europe is gradu- DThough not all moves by everyone PM Modi made history by becom- ally stagnating as an economy and can always be termed classic that can ing the first Indian Prime Minister to the oil market is no more a monopoly checkmate others, there are occasions visit Israel. Nobody from the Middle of the Gulf states, many of the GCC when certain countries have shown East, including Saudi Arabia, UAE countries are looking for an assured incredible acumen in making moves or Iran complained. By December market for their oil and gas reserves that can truly be termed historic. In 2017, UAE had operationalised a in Asia, as also seeking newer des- the recent past, if there is one country $75 billion sovereign fund meant for tinations for investing their money which has shown a similar appetite investments in India, which literally and securing their future beyond for masterstrokes, it has to be India coincided with Iran making opera- the oil economy. India’s $2.5 trillion in its dealings with Middle Eastern tional the first phase of India-funded economy slated to reach the $ five countries. Chabhar Port. Modi’s dehyphenation trillion mark in the next decade is In August 2016, Saudi Arab con- policy was making its mark. the perfect place for investments by India supports ferred on Narendra Modi the high- Gulf countries, given the enormous the existence of est civilian honour of the Saudi state, Embracing Israel: Finally! potential India promises for eco- namely the King Abdulaziz Sash. Not only did Prime Minister nomic growth and return on invest- an independent, A year later, India under PM Modi Modi visit Israel but he also paid ments in the decades to come. In viable, and achieved in Iran what had been homage to the holocaust victims at other words, if India needs techno- pending for years. The first phase the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memo- logical collaborations with Israel for sovereign of the Chabahar Port, a strategic rial in Jerusalem and also stopped taking its defence capabilities and Palestine just as project on which India has commit- over at Mt Herzl in Jerusalem to pay agriculture development to the next ted $500 million, was made oper- homage to the founders of Zionism. level, it equally needs the oil, gas much it supports ational in December 2017, paving Not many Indian leaders of the past and investments from Gulf coun- the existence way for India’s access to Afghanistan would have dared to do that even if tries to constantly fuel the economy. and eventually Central Asia bypass- they had visited Israel by chance. In and well-being ing Pakistan. No prizes for guessing January 2018, history was again made India: Truly non-aligned now of Israel. If the intensity of hostility that exists when the Israeli Prime Minister vis- In certain terms, India has been between Saudi Arab and Iran and ited India and was given a grand wel- more non-aligned in the last three Palestinian only a few countries can claim credit come, a vindication of the natural years than it had ever been in the past human rights in deepening ties with Iran. Without alignment that existed between the when it used to trumpet about the hampering its relation with Saudi two civilisation-states for centuries Non-Alignment Movement. Armed issues need Arabia or the US, India, under Prime and the shared future they plan to with a $2.5 trillion economy, a $400 greater global Minister Modi, is now one of them. explore together. Yet, it was preceded billion forex reserve, with an afflu- Further, the rift between Qatar by India voting in the UN in favour of ent and hardworking diaspora run- support then it and Saudi-led rest of Gulf states not- a resolution condemning the Ameri- ning into several millions, an armed is also equally withstanding, India got a massive can recognition of Jerusalem as the Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred Saudi Arabia's highest civilian honour, the King Abdulaziz Sash force among the largest in the world, concession on price of LNG that it Israeli capital. It might seem contra- a young and aspiring workforce and important to show procures from Qatar, managing a dictory but it was perfectly in tune of relentless terror attacks it has faced with one without antagonising the in the areas of creating employment a market which can be leveraged to solidarity with waiver of Rs 12,000 crore of penalty with the Modi Doctrine of taking an for decades. For India, solidarity with other. India was no exception and fell opportunities through the develop- extract favourable bargains, India Israel on issues and even getting an offer from Qatar independent stand on certain issues Palestine remains independent of its into that trap too. For decades, even ment of an ecosystem of start-ups, has now learnt the art of deciding its to fill India’s strategic oil reserves lit- even while deepening relations with deep engagements and strategic ties after the official diplomatic relation it is extremely critical for India to own path centred around national of relentless erally for free in lieu of India buying every country worth the name. Israel with Israel. It is no more the former was established in 1992, no Indian deepen its ties with Israel. If Israel interests while meandering through terror attacks it more gas from Qatar. In other words, did not complain either. at the cost of the latter. The Palestin- Prime Minister dared to visit Israel has the technologies, India has the tortuous zones of diplomatic pitfalls. Prime Minister Modi was honoured ian visit was followed by his visit to for the fear of antagonising the Gulf market and the resources to pay for It maintains a delicate balance which has suffered for by Saudi Arabia with its highest civil- Healing touch to Palestine UAE and Oman. Given the warm nations on which India had and still it. If Israel has the ideas, India has is aimed neither at appeasing nor decades ian award at a time when Modi-led A month later, Prime Minister welcome he received in both places, it has considerable dependence for oil the bandwidth to make them viable. antagonising anyone but driven by India has been deepening its ties to Modi made his maiden journey to was amply clear that neither had any import. Relation with Israel, thus, for If Israelis seek tranquillity then India supreme self-interest for the better- a strategic level with both Iran and Palestine, a first by any Indian Prime problem with India’s new approach decades, was hush-hush. For all prac- offers spirituality. This apart, there is ment of a billion plus populace. It also Qatar. That was dehyphenation at Minister, and pledged support for an towards Israel and Palestine. tical defence-related purposes, India trust that has developed for centuries goes without saying that every time its best, successfully orchestrated by independent and sovereign Palestin- continued to deepen relations with beyond the nuances of official diplo- India has grown and expanded its India under Prime Minister Modi. ian state. Israel was not worried and Breaking the shackles of binaries Israel but stayed away from openly matic relationships. India has been sphere of influence, it has resulted in If the above mentioned are knew its trusted relation with India Throughout the Cold War era, embracing or supporting them. This one of the very few places on Earth more global peace because the core of classic examples of India’s global is now too strong to be swayed. For the world was essentially a system had to change and this did change where Jews have never been perse- Indian philosophy is not expansion- realignment strategy through a new India, dehyphenation was complete of binaries. A nation was either ori- under Prime Minister Modi. cuted. In other words, the relation- ist by nature. That is the reason why paradigm of diplomatic dehyphen- and the message was straight and ented to socialism or capitalism. One ship is symbiotic. India’s terms of diplomacy are being ation, the best among the lot would simple. India supports the existence was either on the side of the US-led Why Israel matters accepted by all. Much of that credit surely be India’s growing proximity of an independent, viable and sov- capitalist block or the Soviet-led There are reasons why India had Importance of GCC has to go to Prime Minister Modi and deeper engagements with Israel ereign Palestine just as much it sup- socialist group. Even though that to get out of this binary. It could no Likewise, India also cannot afford and his personal touch in all of it. even while taking its ties with many ports the existence and well-being binary did gradually fade with the more afford to play ball to the ste- to ignore the Gulf states. There are Gulf states to a strategic level. In Jan- of Israel. If Palestinian human rights disintegration of the Soviet Union, reotyped narratives of terming Israel pertinent reasons for that. The GCC (The author is a Geopolitical uary 2017, India and UAE elevated issues need greater global support its legacy continued in the Middle as a pariah. Given India’s complex countries have more than nine mil- Analyst and Television their bilateral relation to a strategic then it is also equally important to East. Most countries often found it challenges in the realm of security lion Indian expatriates who work Commentator in New Delhi. level through the Comprehensive show solidarity with Israel on issues difficult to maintain good relations and agriculture, as also challenges there and send remittance of around The views are strictly personal)

tweet Convergence of talents RETWEET Prime Minister Narendra Modi must join hands with Musk for a shot at Mars one-km auto rickshaw ride in Ahmedabad takes SHAKEEL AHMAD Rs 10 and India reached @Ahmad_Shakeel Mars at Rs 7 per km, Awhich is really amazing,” Prime Min- RAJENDRA SHENDE ister Narendra Modi emphasised the achievement during the course of his Not only 5 out of the 6 jawans killed in speech in New York in September 2014. Jammu terror attack were Muslims, but He was speaking about the inter- majority of the victims of terror attacks planetary plan of the Indian Space since 1990, both by Pakistani or local Research Organisation (ISRO) that has disrupted space technologies. terrorists, were Muslims. Unfortunately, Elon Musk, a dangerously daring to plz their masters some TV Channels dreamer, at that time had a blueprint trying to communalise the Kashmir of a Martian journey on the drawing issue. board of his SpaceX office in Califor- nia. He not only wants to send men to Mars, he wants to go ahead and colo- nise it. He has planned on taking one KAVITA KRISHNAN million willing people from our blue @kavita_krishnan planet Earth to the red planet by 2022, Modi has a journey of 650 million kilometres. To a unique achieve this objective, he has to make the journey affordable and safe. My faith in India's people is renewed - opportunity for “Everything about Mangalyaan more than 115 people have raised over 2.5 de-politicising (ISRO’s spacecraft to Mars) is indig- Lakh rupees for Chhotan in less than one Climate Change enous. We reached Mars on a smaller day - even though his story is blacked out budget than a Hollywood movie (‘Grav- by media. Please spread the word, keep and space ity’),” Modi stated smugly, adding that, exploration, and “India is the only country to reach Mars people's hearts open. on its first attempt. If this is not talent, The ambitions and potential of ISRO and SpaceX now demonstrate amazing similarity (Representational Image) assume global then what is?” leadership by Indeed, India’s Mars spacecraft cata- through its massive launch vehicles – three of India’s and 28 belonging to ticularly under Modi’s pet project of pulted the country into an elite club of the GSLVs and the PSLVs. These are other countries. When the last of the “Make in India”. Both of them need SHASHI THAROOR partnering with three nations, that too at just $74 mil- capable of carrying heavy payloads of satellites was ejected, it was the 100th to recognise this as there are not only @ShashiTharoor Musk. It would, lion. That was a tenth (about $670 mil- satellites into space. satellite of ISRO. excellent convergence of the attributes lion) of NASA’s Mars mission “Maven” The ambitions, aspirations, and A month later, on February 6, 2018, and traits between SpaceX and ISRO in turn, assist that entered the Martian orbit just two potential of ISRO and SpaceX have Elon Musk recaptured the headlines as but also between Musk and Modi. Indian aspirations days before Modi’s statement. started to demonstrate amazingly clear the Falcon Heavy 9 vehicle, the most All of Elon Musk’s projects – electric Quote of the Day: "If Hindutva is Surely, Elon Musk was listening to similarity. powerful ever developed after the one cars that have captured the imagination sustained on a cow’s legs, it will come of eradicating Modi. It must have been a shocker for When SpaceX was busy announcing that took man to the moon, had carried of almost all governments, lithium bat- crashing down at the slightest sign of a poverty and him because his project to colonise the contract with two private individu- a payload of his Tesla Roadster with a teries that can break long-standing bar- crisis.”~V.D.Savarkar Mars had, and still has, the same objec- als to send them in a Dragon spacecraft dummy driver into space and towards riers for solar energy, Tesla solar roof making gainful tives as ISRO’s – to reduce space trans- around the Moon, ISRO had already the Asteroid belt. tiles that can turn every home into a employment portation and pay-load carrying costs. fired its PSLV and launched 104 satel- It was a kind of a gimmick and power plant, car elevators and under- Within the next three years, SpaceX lites into space from a single vehicle. also fun, as per Musk. However, more ground tunnels that will drastically developed a family of Falcon-series While Moon tourism is SpaceX’s busi- importantly, the mission was able to reduce the use of fossil fuels, hyperloop launch vehicles and the Dragon space- ness proposition, taking other coun- bring back to earth two of the three for sustainable transport – are all path- craft, both of which deliver payloads tries’ satellites into space is ISRO’s. launch vehicles and they were both breaking innovations that can make RAMESH SRIVATS into the Earth’s orbit at low-costs, Of the 104 satellites launched at one recovered. The same did not happen dependence on fossil fuels history. @rameshsrivats mainly because Musk is able to bring go, a whopping 96 belonged to the US, with the third vehicle. Modi has a unique opportunity for back the launch vehicle for reuse. which paid India for the launch. The ISRO has also announced that it de-politicising Climate Change and During the same three years, ISRO satellites, released in rapid-fire fash- is planning a flight with a “dummy space exploration, and assume global became one of the world’s top space- ion every few seconds from a single crew module”, which is a part of a pro- leadership by partnering with Musk. Punjab National Bank reports a fraud of $1.8 runners. It is now a technology giant rocket as it travelled at 30,000 km an gramme for the development of criti- It would, in turn, assist Indian aspira- billion. Thus becoming India's first Unicon. that is championing and taming space hour, theoretically tested the limits of cal technologies that it seeks to develop tions of eradicating poverty and mak- launches. It is no longer just a govern- technology. as a part of its “human space-flight ing gainful employment. IANS ment-funded agency but, it is now rec- On January 12, 2018, ISRO soared programme”. (The author is Chairman, TERRE ognised as a commercial venture that again. This time it launched 31 satellites Now is the time for Modi and Musk Policy Centre, and Director, UNEP. can launch other countries’ satellites during a single mission, which included to collaborate as equal partners, par- The views expressed are personal) 10 world mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Thursday, 15 February, 2018 Singapore jails PIO for To ‘protect’ bag, China threatening to kill wife Graft-clouded Israeli PM woman crawls through Netanyahu refuses to quit X-ray luggage scanner

JERUSALEM: In a setback to "According to suspicions, Israeli Prime Minister Ben- the Prime Minister worked to jamin Netanyahu, the police advance the extension of the on Wednesday recommended tax waiver for returning citi- his indictment in two case of zens over 10 years, a benefit alleged corruption and breach that has a considerable eco- of trust even as the beleaguered nomic value for Mr Milchan," leader remained defiant and the police statement said. SINGAPORE: An Indian-ori- said he wanted to speak to his refused to step down. Police will now pass the evi- gin man was on Wednesday wife. When told that she was at After a 14-month-long dence to the attorney general, jailed for over an year threaten- work, he insisted on speaking investigation, police announced who will make a decision on ing to kill his wife even if he has to her and uttered: "I am going that it found enough evidence whether or not to indict the BEIJING: Eerie X-ray images veyor and emerged unscathed to go to prison for the crime. to beat your mother one good to recommend the state s pros- Prime Minister. of a Chinese woman crawling along with assorted items of Ramachandran Maniam, 48, one and if I will go prison, I ecution to indict 68-year-old The decision is not expected through a luggage scanner at baggage, at the far end. will be spending more than one don't mind". Netanyahu. imminently. By Israeli law, he a railway station to protect her The highlight of the footage year and two months behind In a separate incident on Netanyahu, the two time is only required to step down hand bag has become the biggest is a sequence of orange-tinted bars, after admitting to crimi- October 28, Ramachandran premier, faces prosecution in if he is convicted and that con- hit in the social media ahead X-ray images of the woman on nal intimidation by threaten- was given time off to go out two corruption cases: a gifts- nor anyone else has plans for said. viction is upheld through the of Lunar Year celebrations on all fours as she passed through ing to harm his estranged wife, of the halfway house but had for-favours affair known as elections. We're going to con- "Over the years, I have appeals process to the High Thursday. the scanner, with her skeleton reported The Straits Times. to return by 10.00 pm. But he Case 1000, and a second scan- tinue to work together for the been the subject of at least 15 Court, a process that could The woman, part of millions on view for all the world to see. As he had committed the stayed away for more than 24 dal, called Case 2000, in which good of Israeli citizens until the enquiries and investigations. take years. of Chinese travelling back to She was apparently con- offence in breach of his remis- hours and returned only at he is suspected of back-room end of the term," he said. All of those attempts resulted However, he could face their homes to celebrate the cerned about leaving her hand- sion order for an earlier con- 1.25am on October 30. dealings with Arnon Mozes, "I will continue to lead in nothing, and this time again public and political pressure week-long Chinese New Year bag unattended in the scanner, viction, he was sentenced on Deputy Public Prosecutor publisher of the popular news- Israel responsibly and faith- they will come to nothing," to step down much earlier. and the Spring Festival set off a so went in after it, the report Wednesday to an enhanced Selene Yap said that by failing paper Yediot Aharonot, to fully for as long as you, the cit- Netanyahu said in the televised His coalition partners, security scare at Dongguan rail- said. Passengers behaving oddly punishment of 372 days in jail to remain indoors as required ensure more favourable cov- izens of Israel, choose me to address last night. so far, have backed him, say- way station as she lunged into at railway stations is nothing on top of two months' jail for for an accumulative period of erage, the Jerusalem Post lead you," he said soon after the The prime minister, in the ing they will not take down the X-ray scanner much to the new in China, especially dur- criminal intimidation. more than 24 hours, he had reported. allegations came to light. past, had also rejected both the government over a police horror of the officials. ing the Lunar New Year period Ramachandran was placed committed a serious breach Netanyahu was chosen the "I am certain that at the next allegations claiming that "it is conclusion. The footage taken from a when tens of millions of peo- on the mandatory aftercare of his mandatory aftercare Prime Minister of Israel in elections, which will be held on not illegal to accept gifts from These police recommenda- surveillance camera on Tuesday, ple make their annual journeys scheme from October 16-27 conditions. 2009. Previously he held the schedule, I will earn your trust friends" and that "Nothing tions come in wake of an ongo- the unidentified woman is seen home to spend the holiday. last year. He was housed at half- Saying that Ramachan- position from 1996 to 1999. again, with God's help," he said. will happen because nothing ing campaign by Netanyahu approaching the security check- You see new strange things way house under the scheme dran was "totally incorrigible", The police have accused He said the police report happened." to discharge the credibility point and loading her luggage every day, a person wrote on for inmates released under the Community Court Judge Eddy Netanyahu of accepting nearly "misleads" and is "contrary to The case has focused pri- of his investigators. Netan- onto the scanners conveyor belt. social media after seeing the conditional remission system Tham said it was really disturb- USD 300,000 in gifts over 10 the truth and logic." marily on Netanyahu's relation- yahu's attacks were made in However, after being told Dongguan footage. While the and deemed to be at higher risk ing that the moment he came years. Netanyahu earlier ship with Israeli billionaire and response to remarks made by that she must also scan her woman did not appear to have of recidivism. out from prison, he started ter- Netanyahu, however, said addressed the nation shortly Hollywood producer Arnon Police Commissioner Inspec- handbag, she climbed on the suffered any ill effects from her The court heard that on rorising his family members. his government was "stable" before the police released their Milchan. In exchange for the tor-Generl Roni Alsheich, who machine, Hong Kong based scanner adventure, the city’s October 19, Ramachandran Ramachandran added and criticised the police inves- findings and made it clear that gifts, police say, Netanyahu hinted that Netanyahu had sent South China Morning Post railway police were quick to went to look for his wife. He that his divorce is ongoing tigation, which prompted calls he would not step down. tried to advance a tax break that private investigators to collect reported. Despite the best efforts warn passengers against repeat- called out to his son, 21, in a and he wanted to spend time for his resignation. "I feel a deep obligation to would have benefited Milchan, information against police of the machines operators to ing the trick. This is not the kind garden near a public housing with his ailing 75-year-old "I can reassure you that the continue to lead Israel in a way though he was blocked by the officers who are involved in deter the woman, she travelled of joke that should be taken estate apartment block, and father. AGENCIES coalition is stable. Neither me that will ensure our future," he Finance Ministry. his case. AGENCIES through full length of the con- lightly,†they said. AGENCIES China to host SCO meet at Qingdao in June Russia to power Syria’s oil production relaunch BEIJING: China on Wednes- specially on counter terrorism "We will work with relevant day announced that this year's cooperation. partners to ensure the success MOSCOW: Russia, the Syr- cies on Tuesday. "We attach great impor- electricity, phosphates, trans- summit of the Shanghai Coop- India and Pakistan were of the summit and to inject new ian regime's main backer, plans He did not name any Rus- tance to restoring the Syrian port and trade. eration Organisation (SCO) admitted as full members of impetus to the SCO," he said. to help Damascus relaunch its sian companies that may be economy, especially the oil and "Syria is a land of unlimited will be held in the city of Qin- the organisation at the summit Asked whether Prime Min- energy industry which has involved. gas sectors which will certainly riches," Russian Deputy Prime gdao in June. in Astana last year. ister Narendra Modi has con- been devastated by years of As the main international contribute to the normalisa- Minister Dmitry Rogozin, who The SCO is comprised of "As the rotating president firmed his participation in the conflict, Energy Minister Alex- backer of Syrian President tion of the economic and social led the delegation, said at the China, Russia, Kazakhstan, of the SCO, China will hold summit, he said "I have just ander Novak has said. Bashar al-Assad's regime, situation in the country," said time. Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbeki- the SCO summit in Qing- given feedback that the SCO "We have signed a roadmap, Russia has committed itself Novak. "Russian companies have stan, India and Pakistan. dao in June," Chinese foreign summit will be held in June. As not only in the field of electric- to aiding in the country's In December a Russian the moral right to develop China, which is one of the ministry spokesman Geng for the attendance of relevant ity, but also oil and gas, cover- reconstruction. business and political del- large-scale economic projects founders of the organisation, Shuang said. Geng said China countries of course we welcome ing the restoration of oil fields Last week an agreement was egation visited Damascus to here," Rogozin said then. Rus- plays an influential role in it. is in close coordination with the heads of state and leaders of and the development of new signed on the "rehabilitation, discuss investment and recon- sia intervened in the Syrian The SCO focuses on security- all SCO members to make all the members to participate deposits," Kovak was quoted as modernisation and construc- Syria" Russia's energy ministry struction with Assad, includ- conflict in September 2015 in related issues of the region arrangements. in the summit". AGENCIES saying by Russian news agen- tion of new energy facilities in said on its website. ing oil and gas projects but also support of Assad. AGENCIES

  Endangered Sumatran elephant shot For 3rd time in   Giant Victorian glasshouse to reopen  dead in Indonesian national park  3 years, Libya          JAKARTA: An elephant from the critically    in London with world’s rarest plants   & Venezuela      endangered Sumatran species has been found      dead inside an Indonesian national park with  LONDON: A gleaming monu-      what appear to be bullet wounds, the environ- lose UN vote  ment to the ambition and cre-      ment ministry said on Wednesday. The female  ativity of its age, the world's    elephant was discovered in Sumatra's Way largest Victorian glasshouse   Kambas National Park on Monday.Her trunk will once again welcome visi-  tors to see some of the world's      was broken off and she had five holes resem-      rarest plants following a lengthy  bling gunshot wounds on the right side of her facelift.    body, it said. But no bullets were found inside "Temperate House" in Lon-   the body, which officials suspect had been ly- don's Kew Gardens is large     ing in the forest for at least two days. "Its teeth enough to house three jumbo      were gone, maybe taken by hunters. So we jets, and was home to around UNITED NATIONS: Vene-  1,000 species of plants from zuela and Libya have been sus-   assume she was shot because of that, but we around the world before it was pended from voting in the UN   still need to investigate more," environment shut in 2013 after falling into a General Assembly for the third  ministry spokesman Djati Witjaksono Hadi said. state of disrepair. time in three years because of   The wrought iron and glass structure  The apparent killing of the elephant, believed to "There was rust every- millions of dollars in unpaid where, all the paint was fall- was designed by legendary dues to the world body.   be about 20 years old, comes about two months  ing off, and look now, it's all Victorian architect Decimus Secretary-General Antonio  after a pregnant elephant was found dead in a brand spanking new," project Guterres informed the General  Burton in 1860 and opened in 1863   palm oil plantation in Sumatra. AGENCIES manager Andrew Williams Assembly in late January that 14   said, as a fleet of diggers and countries including Venezuela teams of workers put the fin- repaired or replaced and the "I don't think you'd build and Libya were in arrears, and Government Of Maharashtra, Public Works Department, Marathi Resolution No. ishing touches to the 41 million restoration of 15,000 panes of a building like this now," he Assembly spokesman Brenden CAT 2017/PRA.KRA 8/ Bldg-2/dt. 12.04.2017 (USD 57 million, 46 million glass. added. "I had a love-hate rela- Varma confirmed on Wednes- euros) renovation project. Enough paint to cover four tionship. You end up loving it day that Venezuela has lost its SHORT TENDER NOTICE The wrought iron and glass football pitches was used to at the beginning (of the proj- vote in the 193-member global Government of Maharashtra structure was designed by spruce up the huge iron col- ect), then hating it in the mid- organisation as a result. Libya Executive Engineer, Public Works Division, Satara, esteemed Victorian architect umns, and Kew expects hun- dle and loving it at the end. It's did as well. Opp Renuka Petrol Pump, Powai Naka, Satara - 415 001 Decimus Burton in 1860 and dreds of thousands of visitors to hard work. "Everybody who According to a letter from email — [email protected] Phone/Fax : (02162)233712 opened in 1863. pass through its doors annually has worked in here is really Guterres to the Assembly pres- E-TENDER NOTICE NO. 80 FOR 2017-2018 The facelift required the after its May reopening. proud and now you see the ident, Venezuela must pay a B-1 removal of 69,000 individ- "A building like this plants going in, it's a fantastic minimum of USD 25,200,296 to online e-tenders for the following work are invited by the Executive Engineer, Public Works Division, Satara ual elements to be cleaned, deserves it," said Williams. space." AGENCIES restore its voting rights. AGENCIES - 415 001 (Telephone No. 233792 ) from the contractors Registered with Government of Maharashtra Public Work Department in appropriate class. Details of Tender Document is available on website “https://mahatenders. gov.in” and www.mahapwd.com”. Tender Document shall be downloaded online. 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GST will be paid to Contractors at MELBOURNE: Scientists have fat reserves at a greater than prevailing rates on bill amount separately. discovered a molecular switch normal rate. in the brain that regulates fat According to Andrews, burning - and could provide a repeated dieting, or yo-yo diet- way to control weight gain fol- ing, may lead to weight gain lowing dieting. because the brain interprets Being able to control this these diets as short famines and switch may be a therapy for urges the person to store more obesity and other metabolic fat for future shortages. disorders such as Type 2 For the first time the Crat diabetes. protein in hunger-processing Researchers at Monash brain cells has been identified e-tender download Period Dt.12/02/ 2018 at 10.00 a.m. to Dt. 08/03/ 2018 at 17.30 p.m. University in Australia identi- as the switch that instructs the Date and timing of opening Dt. 12/03/ 2018 at 11.05 a.m. to Dt. 12/03/ 2018 at 17.30 p.m. fied the switch that potentially body to replace the lost weight controls the human body's through increased fat storage. 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NEW YORK: A United Air- raid India-born Guptas’ home lines flight with 373 people on board had to make an emer- gency landing in Honolulu JOHANNESBURG: South party has given Zuma until the after the cover of the plane's Africa's elite police unit on end of the day to resign. ‘Quit now or face right engine came off over the Wednesday arrested three His links to the Guptas are Pacific Ocean, triggering panic people as they raided the posh one of the reasons he is being no trust motion,’ among the passengers. home of India-born Guptas, a forced to resign before the 2019 The incident occurred less controversial business family general election. ANC warns Zuma than an hour before United linked to embattled President The Guptas and Zuma Airlines flight 1175 from San Jacob Zuma, who is under pres- have denied all allegations of JOHANNESBURG: A defi- Francisco was set to land in sure to quit. wrongdoing. ant Jacob Zuma on Wednes- Honolulu on Tuesday. The According to a statement Pressure has been mount- day refused to step down as Boeing 777 plane was flying released by the Hawks - the ing on Zuma to quit in recent the South African president, over the Pacific Ocean, the air- police's elite high-priority weeks. He was expected to hours after the ruling African line said. Incident occurred less than an hour crimes unit - the raids were respond to a formal request National Congress ordered him There were 363 passengers carried out at the home of the from the party to step down to quit by this evening or face and 10 crew members aboard before United Airlines flight 1175 Gupta family in the plush sub- at some point on Wednesday. a motion of no confidence in the plane, CNN affiliate KHNL from San Francisco, with 373 on urb of Saxonwold in Johannes- However, the situation Parliament. reported. burg in connection with the Rajesh and Ajay, moved to ing that they have tried to "cap- has escalated, with ANC chief In an unannounced TV The plane landed safely as board, was set to land in Honolulu Vrede farm investigation. South Africa in 1993 from ture the state" to advance their whip Jackson Mthembu say- interview, 75-year-old presi- emergency responders and Three people were arrested India, just as white-minority own business interests. ing a motion of no-confidence dent refused to quit, saying he fire engines waited close to the the engine cowling. taxied to the gate, and the pas- during the raid, with two more rule was ending. The Vrede farm investiga- in the president will be heard had been given no reason by runway. Another passenger, Jeff sengers got off the plane as they expected to surrender. Accord- They are known friends of tion relates to the Estina dairy on Thursday. the party why he should resign. "Scariest flight of my life," Carter, posted a video show- normally would. ing to local media reports, one 75-year-old President Zuma - farm near Vrede, in the Free Parliament will then elect "It was very unfair to passenger Maria Falaschi ing the shaking in the cabin as The Boeing 777 is powered of those arrested was a Gupta and his son, daughter and one State, a project which was Cyril Ramaphosa as the new me that this issue is raised... tweeted. Passenger Erik Had- the plane descended to land. by Pratt & Whitney's PW4000- family member. of the president's wives worked originally meant to help poor president, potentially also on Nobody has ever provided dad recorded video of the He heard a "big metallic 112 inch engines, the engine's The embattled Gupta family for the family's firms, media black farmers but from which Thursday if the chief justice the reasons. Nobody is saying engine without its cover as the bang," he said, and then the manufacturer said. "Pratt & own a range of business inter- reports said. the Gupta family are alleged to is available to swear him in, what I have done." he said in plane flew over the Pacific. plane began to shake. United Whitney is supporting the ests in South Africa, including The Gupta brothers have have pocketed millions of dol- media reports said. the 45-minute long interview. "That looks bad, plane and Airlines spokesman Charles authorities in their investiga- computing, mining, air travel, been accused of wielding enor- lars, allegations they deny. Ramaphosa was elected He said he would make simple," he wrote on Twitter Hobart said the pilots safely tion," the report quoted the energy, technology and media. mous political influence in Meanwhile, the African ANC president in December, another statement later on describing the sight of pieces of landed the aircraft at Daniel K. company as saying said in a The three brothers, Atul, South Africa, with critics alleg- National Congress (ANC) replacing Zuma. AGENCIES Wednesday. AGENCIES metal missing from the front of Inouye International Airport, statement. AGENCIES Prince Henrik, Pakistan's anti-corruption ‘watchdog’ Bulgarian beggar, dubbed ‘living saint’, dies at 103 husband of SOFIA: "Grandpa" Dobri, a beggar hailed as a living saint in Bulgaria for Danish Queen donating thousands to Orthodox Christian churches, died on Wednesday at demands travel ban on Sharif, family the age of 103, church leaders said. For over 25 years, the hunched figure Margrethe II, dies in a threadbare coat and peasant sandals holding a cup for donations was a ISLAMABAD: Pakistan s from February 19 onwards to regular sight at the entrance to Sofias Seven Saints church or the Alexander anti-corruption watchdog on let them go to London to see Nevski cathedral in the city centre. Dobri Dobrev became the golden-domed Wednesday asked authorities Sharif s ailing wife. cathedrals largest private donor with his gift of 35,700 leva (18,200 euros, to place ousted premier Nawaz Three cases were filed Sharif, his daughter and son-in- against Sharif and his family USD 22,500) in 2009. He went on to help a number of monasteries and law on the Exit Control List to last year, including Avenfield smaller churches by donating the alms he collected through the years, which prevent them from leaving the properties, Azizia & Hill Metal added up to considerable sums in Bulgaria, the European Unions poorest country. Establishment, and Flagship country. AGENCIES The National Accountabil- Investments. Maryam and Saf- ity Bureau (NAB) sent a for- dar are accused only in Aven- mal request to the ministry of field properties case. STOCKHOLM: Prince Hen- interior. The NAB had filed two sup- Taliban men kill rik, the French-born husband The interior ministry offi- plementary references against of Denmark's Queen Mar- cials confirmed that NAB wrote Sharif, his sons Hasan and Hus- 4 paramilitary grethe II, has died, the palace that names of Sharif, his daugh- NAB argued that as the trial accepted, allowing him to go to sain regarding Al-Azizia Steel announced on Wednesday. He ter Maryam Nawaz and son-in- of the three nears its conclu- London and never return. Mills & Hill Metal Establish- Pak soldiers was 83. law Capt (retd.) Muhammad sion, it is feared that they would Sharif, 68, and his family ment and Flagship Investment "His Royal Highness Prince Safdar should be put on the leave the country. this week filed an application cases. NAB officials said the Henrik died on Tuesday, Feb- Exit Control List (ECL), which Earlier, a similar request to with the accountability court cases have been prepared in in Balochistan ruary 13 at 23:18 at Fredens- listed individuals not allowed place name of finance minis- seeking a fortnight s exemp- light of fresh evidence collected borg Castle", a royal residence to leave Pakistan. ter Ishaq Dar on ECL was not tion from personal appearance during the investigation. AGENCIES KARACHI: The Taliban mil- about 40 kilometres north of itants on Wednesday killed Copenhagen, surrounded by four paramilitary soldiers his wife and their two sons, the 6 hurt in Paris Three get life terms in Kasur child in an ambush in Pakistan's palace statement said. restive southwestern Balo- The palace had warned stabbing spree chistan province, police said. Tuesday that the prince, who abuse case... 300 were molested The Frontier Corps (FC) per- had been in hospital since Janu- PARIS: A man stabbed sonnel were targeted when ary 28 for a lung infection, had six bystanders in a LAHORE: A Pakistani anti-ter- ing in a major scandal in 2015. mailed and extorted victims they were on a routine patrol returned home "to spend his series of apparently rorism court has handed down The child abuse scandal and their relatives. on Sariab road in Quetta. Dep- last days". unprovoked attacks in life imprisonment to three sus- surfaced in Kasur, some 50 km The scandal caused nation- uty Inspector General (DIG) Born Henri Marie Jean northern Paris before pects for their involvement in from Lahore, in 2015 in which wide outrage. It was alleged Quetta Razzaq Cheema said Andre de Laborde de Monpe- the Kasur child abuse scandal police registered cases against that the ruling PML-N's influ- that the attackers fired at the zat on June 11, 1934 in Talence, being arrested by po- of 2015 in which around 300 25 suspects on charges of ential people were involved vehicle carrying the FC offi- near Bordeaux, the count mar- lice in a drunken state, children were molested. abducting and sexually assault- in the cover-up of the abuse. cials and fled after the inci-  ried Margrethe, heir to the a security source said. The anti-terrorism court ing around 300 children. Police had registered nine cases dent. "It was a coordinated  Danish throne, in June 1967. The rampage began at announced the conviction After the discovery of hun- against over a dozen suspects attack and the purpose was   Margrethe was crowned in around 11:00 pm in an after the suspects were found dreds of video clips showing had acquitted. to target the FC personnel  January 1972 and Henrik made guilty of sexually abusing the children performing forced sex Lawyers of the suspects in the vehicle," Cheema said.      area known for its high     no secret of his disappointment minors and were imposed fine acts, various Pakistani media stated that police had implicated "Four security personnel were    that his royal title was never levels of street crime of Rs300,000 each on Haseem organisations estimated that their clients in cases on govern- killed in the attack," he told       changed to king, which did lit- and homelessness to the Amir, Waseem Sindhi and 280 to 300 children, most of ment pressure. The suspects had the media. The Tehreek-e-    tle to endear him to the Dan- north of the Gare du Aleem Arif. them male, were victims of sex- no role in the child abuse inci- Taliban Pakistan claimed the    ish people. Nord train station in the The Kasur child sexual abuse ual abuse. dents. They had already been responsibility for the attack.    He was diagnosed with 18th district. The injured scandal is a series of child sexual It was alleged that the scan- convicted in some of the first This was the latest attack in a     dementia in September 2017. abuses that occurred in Hussain dal involved an organised crime information reports (FIRs) and series of terror strikes carried   were admitted to hos-  The prince retired from Khanwala village in the Punjab ring that sold child pornogra- acquitted in some others by a out against security personnel     pital but none suffered AGENCIES AGENCIES   public service in 2016, and the from 2006 to 2014, culminat- phy to porn sites, and black- trial court. in Quetta.  following year he revealed that life-threatening wounds,      he did not want to be buried the police source      next to his wife because he was said on condition of    never made her equal. Royal anonymity, confirming CPN-UML names Oli Nepal's next PM     couples are traditionally buried   a report in the Parisien  together in Roskilde Cathedral, KATHMANDU: The CPN-UML on stance. A Standing Committee (SC) of 174 seats in the 275-member Parliament  AGENCIES newspaper. AGENCIES     west of Copenhagen. Wednesday picked party Chairman KP the party held in Lalitpur named Oli as in the historic provincial and parliamen-     Sharma Oli as the next Prime Minister of the prime ministerial candidate as he is tary polls that many hope will bring much-    Nepal, a senior leader of the party said, also the UML's Parliamentary Party leader, needed political stability to the Himalayan  over two months after the successful con- Surendra Pandey was quoted as saying by nation. It had also secured an overwhelm-  Ski star Vonn puts out Twitter  clusion of historic parliamentary polls. The Kathmandu Post. ing majority in the upper house of Parlia-    Oli, 65, served as the country's prime The Left Alliance of the CPN-UML, ment with 39 seats, paving the way for  call for Valentines Day date minister from October 11, 2015 to August led by Oli and CPN-Maoist Centre, led the leftist alliance to form the country's   AGENCIES  3, 2016. He is known for his pro-China by Prachanda, had in December secured next government.      Piece of Mars going home on board NASA 2020 Rover     WASHINGTON: A massive lions of years ago.   chunk of a martian meteor- These meteorites are not  ite will be carried onboard as unique as the geologically          NASA's Mars 2020 rover mis- diverse samples 2020 will    sion, to serve as target practice collect.      for a high-precision laser on "We're studying things on           the rover's arm. such a fine scale that slight  The ambitious Mars 2020 misalignments, caused by       PYEONGCHANG: US ski star gold in the downhill and super- rover will collect samples from changes in temperature or      Lindsey Vonn had Twitter in a G bronze at the 2010 Games, the red planet's surface that a even the rover settling into       froth on Wednesday when she dated golf former number one future mission could poten- sand, can require us to correct  put the call out to her nearly Tiger Woods for more than tially return to Earth, NASA our aim," said Luther Beegle of   one million followers for a Val- two years before they split up said. JPL, principal investigator for      entines Day date. in 2015. One of the rover's many SHERLOC. "By studying how     Many competitors at the Her shout-out for a date tools will be a laser designed the instrument sees a fixed tar-  wind-swept Pyeongchang soon had her fending off to illuminate rock features as get, we can understand how it    Olympics marked Valen- numerous offers on Twitter, fine as a human hair. will see a piece of the martian  tines Day by making heart with one user replying: "God That level of precision Besides being more rugged Previous NASA rovers have surface," said Beegle.          shapes with their hands, but let it be me... Ive got feet on requires a calibration target to than other samples, a piece of it included calibration targets as SHERLOC will be the  the 33-year-old Vonn was the ground in Pyeongchang help tweak the laser's settings. was available courtesy of Caro- well. Depending on the instru- first instrument on Mars to    much more forward, tweet- to hand deliver your valentine The team behind the laser line Smith, principal curator of ment, the target material can use Raman and fluorescence  ing: "So apparently its Valen- in the form of kinesiotape and instrument called SHERLOC meteorites at London's Natural include things like rock, metal spectroscopies, scientific tech-  tines Day....I forgot all about PRP to heal your ailments... just (Scanning Habitable Envi- History Museum. or glass, and can often look like niques familiar to forensics   it because Im at the Olympics say the word." ronments with Raman and SaU008 will be the first a painter's palette, according experts. Whenever an ultra-    and Im single. Vonn, a prolific user of Luminescence for Organics martian meteorite to have a to NASA. violet light shines over certain  "Anyone else out there sin- Twitter who missed the 2014 and Chemicals) selected Sayh fragment return to the planet's Earth has a limited supply carbon-based chemicals, they   gle and want to be my valen- Olympics through injury, al Uhaymir 008 (SaU008), a surface - though not the first of Martian meteorites, which give off the same character-  tine? #worthashot." wrote back: "That is pretty meteorite found in Oman in on a return trip to Mars, the scientists determined were istic glow that you see under     Vonn, who won Olympic enticing!" AGENCIES 1999. US space agency said. blasted off Mars' surface mil- a black light. AGENCIES 12 business mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Thursday, 15 February, 2018 DLF’s Q3 net sales bookings Israeli police indictment of Netanyahu names Ratan Tata ` JERUSALEM: The name of gallop 78% to 480 crore Ratan Tata figures in the Israeli police recommendations seek- NEW DELHI: Realty major ing to indict Prime Minister DLF's net sales bookings rose ... Cuts debt to 5,513 cr, Benjamin Netanyahu on graft by 78 per cent to Rs 480 crore ` charges, according to an Israeli in the third quarter of this fiscal media report, which was on mainly on improved demand aims to be debt-free by FY19 Wednesday dismissed by the for ready-to-move-in homes. Indian industrialist's office as The company's net sales NEW DELHI: Realty major business of housing projects. "grossly incorrect" in its refer- bookings stood at Rs 270 crore DLF's net debt has come down The debt from commercial ences about him. in the year-ago period. substantially to Rs 5,513 crore real estate business has now In the so-called Case 1000, DLF, the country's largest at the end of October-Decem- been reflected in DLF Cyber in which Netanyahu and his realty firm, opened its sales ber quarter on fund infusion City Developers Ltd (DCCDL), wife, Sara, are suspected of booking from November 2017 by promoters as it targets to the company's joint venture receiving illicit gifts from bil- after a gap of six months as the become a zero-debt company firm with Singapore's sovereign lionaire benefactors, Israeli- company had suspended sales by the end of next fiscal. wealth fund GIC. The net debt born Hollywood producer from May to align its business town (Central Delhi) (about 2,000 crore in DLF's two hous- DLF, the country's largest of DCCDL stood at Rs 16,074 Milchan and Australian resort with the new real estate law 7 million sq ft). This project is ing projects in the national cap- real estate developer, repaid crore at the end of third quarter owner James Packer, the Indian RERA and the GST. in JV with GIC Singapore. The ital. DLF had sold about 50 per loans of Rs 7,100 crore using of this fiscal. industrialist is also said to be The project, which police Last year, the Israeli media "Restarted sales with effect current price in the secondary cent stake each in these two fund infused by the promoters. The JV holds the bulk a part of a project that Netan- noted went against the rec- reported that Tata "testified" from November, 2017 after markets for Capital Green III upcoming projects. According to an investor of rent-yielding commercial yahu tried to push forward to ommendations of the defence before the Israeli police in con- completing compliance of pro- (finished product) is about Rs DLF is currently develop- presentation, DLF's net debt assets of DLF group. help Milchan. establishment, would have nection to these allegations visions of RERA," DLF said in 17,000 per sq ft," the presenta- ing 11 million sq ft of proj- stood at Rs 5,513 crore as on DLF's total debt stood at Rs "According to the police, generated Milchan and Tata "a during his trip to Tel Aviv in investor presentation. tion said. In September 2015, ects and has a land bank of December 31, 2017, and this is 26,800 crore at June-end this the most glaring example of huge profit," but ended up being the end of October-Novem- "Gross sales of Rs 665 crore GIC had invested about Rs 235 million sq ft. PTI primarily from development financial year. PTI Netanyahu working against scrapped because it would've ber on the sidelines of a busi- and net sales booking of Rs 480 Israel's interests to benefit Mil- cost the state an unreasonable ness event. crore Q3FY18. This is in com- chan was his efforts (to) pro- amount in security expenses, A statement emailed to PTI parison to net sales booking mote a free trade zone on the the news portal said. by Tata's office did not deny of Rs (55) crore in Q2,FY18," DLF to sell `9,300 cr assets to JV with S’pore SWF Israel-Jordan border, a proj- Commenting on the news the meeting between him and it added. ect the Hollywood producer report, the Indian industrial- the Israeli officials. But it said The gross sales bookings NEW DELHI: Realty major yielding assets and land parcels ables to DCCDL by transfer- per cent stake in DCCDL to GIC sought to promote as part of his ist's office on Wednesday said the reports in Israeli media on stood at Rs 660 crore in the DLF will sell completed rental earmarked for commercial use," ring some commercial assets," for Rs 8,900 crore and buy-back partnership with Indian Indus- that it's "grossly incorrect in the contents of the meeting are corresponding period of last assets and commercial land it added. Chawla said. India's largest of remaining shares worth Rs trialist Ratan Naval Tata," Ynet- its references about Mr. Ratan "factually incorrect and appear financial year. parcels worth about Rs 9,300 Later in a conference call, realty firm is likely to transfer 3,000 crore by DCCDL. news reported. N. Tata". to have been motivated". PTI Net sales are actual sales crore to its joint venture with DLF's CFO Saurabh Chawla about Rs 3,500 crore worth com- This deal got concluded in after factoring in any cancel- Singapore's sovereign wealth said the company would like to pleted rental assets and about Rs late December. As a result, DLF's Bharti Airtel set lation/upgradation of apart- fund GIC. transfer all commercial assets, 6,000 crore worth land parcels. stake in DDCDL increased to ICAI to come out with ments by DLF customers. In the joint venture firm including land parcels, to the DLF said that its JV with 66.66 per cent from 60 per cent, The revenue recognition of DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd JV but certain assets cannot GIC has been designed to take while GIC has the balance stake to list Africa sales bookings achieved in the (DCCDL), DLF has 66.66 per be transferred due to regula- the form of a business trust, a in the JV. third quarter will reflect in the cent stake while GIC holds the tory norms. kind of a private REIT (Real Post this transaction, DLF biz shares on concept paper on quarter ending March, 2018. remaining 33.34 per cent. GIC DLF has completed rent- Estate Investment Trust). promoters infused Rs 9,000 DLF expects market to acquired the stake in DCCDL in yielding assets in Delhi and Moreover, DLF can sell land crore in the company and would global exchange recover in the upcoming quar- late December from DLF pro- has commercial land parcels parcels earmarked for commer- pump in Rs 2,250 crore more virtual currencies ters and said it is well poised to moters for about Rs 9,000 crore. in Gurugram and Chennai that cial development to the JV. over the next 18 months. NEW DELHI: The board of take advantage of the momen- In an analyst presentation, can be transferred to DCCDL, DLF promoters -- K P Singh DLF has made preferen- Bharti Airtel's Netherlands NEW DELHI: Chartered tum since it has created a large DLF said it needs to pay about Chawla said, adding that the and family -- had in August last tial allotment of compulsorily based unit, BAIN BV, which accountants' apex body ICAI inventory of finished products. Rs 9,300 crore to DCCDL. company is in discussions with year sold entire 40 per cent stake convertible debentures (CCDs) controls Africa operations, has is looking into various aspects "Process has been initiated "Payables to DCCDL Group GIC to transfer these assets. in DCCDL for Rs 11,900 crore. and warrants to the promoters approved listing of its shares on of virtual currencies and will to start construction at Mid- to be settled via sale of certain "We will square off DLF pay- This deal included sale of 33.34 against infusion of funds. PTI a global stock exchange. come out with a concept paper "Board of Directors of on the same, according to its BAIN BV on February 12 has president Naveen N D Gupta. authorized its management to There are rising concerns CARE downgrades Fortis Tata Power Q3 PAT initiate non-binding explor- about investments in virtual atory discussion with vari- currencies such as bitcoins, ous banks/intermediaries to which have seen significant vol- ance Board is looking into the Healthcare credit ratings slips 1% to `612 cr explore possibility/feasibil- atility in trading globally, while matter. ity of listing of its shares on there is no framework yet in In a notice regarding an NEW DELHI: CARE Rat- gapore tribunal's arbitration NEW DELHI: Tata Power's an internationally recognised India to regulate such activities. upcoming webinar on 'Crypto- ings on Wednesday said it has order in favour of Daiichi San- profit after tax (PAT) on a con- stock exchange," Bharti Air- A committee, chaired by currencies & Block chain - Will downgraded credit ratings of kyo also paved the way for the solidated basis fell by 1.13 per tel said in regulatory filing on Secretary, Department of Eco- they disrupt Accounting?', the Fortis Healthcare (FHL) fol- downgrade. cent to Rs 612 crore during the Wednesday. nomic Affairs, is looking into institute said crypto-currencies lowing disclosure of significant "The ratings continue to be quarter ended December 31, The discussions are of all the issues related to virtual and block chain technology are advances extended to related on credit watch in view of the 2017. exploratory nature and there currencies and crypto-assets. game changers set to transform parties by the healthcare chain. sizable reduction in promoter The company had reported is no certainty on the outcome The Institute of Chartered accounting and auditing world. "The revision in ratings s stake i.e. Fortis Healthcare a PAT of Rs 619 crore during of these discussions, it said. Accountants of India (ICAI) The webinar, to be held later assigned to the bank facilities Holdings Pvt. Ltd. (FHHPL) in the same period a year ago. Bharti Airtel operates in is also looking into the issue of this week, is to explore and and short-term instruments FHL in the past year," the rating "The firm's revenue for the 14 African countries and all virtual currencies. examine the potential impact of Fortis Healthcare Ltd takes ber 30, 2017 and December 31, agency said. quarter stood at Rs 7,096 crore, the operations are managed "We are coming out with a of emerging technologies of into account the impact on 2017, it added. The liquidity profile of up 6 per cent from Q3 FY17," by Bharti Airtel International concept paper on virtual cur- crypto-currencies and block FHL s liquidity profile given the The rating agency also holding companies is stretched, Tata Power said in a filing to all its subsidiaries, achieved (Netherlands) BV (BAIN). rency... We are developing chain on accounting, as per the disclosure made by the com- took note of the resignations and with significant portion the BSE. generation of 12,402 million The company offers 3G ser- accounting and auditing stan- notice. pany on significant advances tendered by Malvinder Singh of promoter s shareholding in The profit from renewable units(MUs) of power from all vices, Airtel Money across all dards also but it takes time. It Virtual currencies are extended to related parties," (Executive Chairman) and Shi- FHL already being pledged, the portfolio jumped four-fold to its power plants. the 14 countries and 4G ser- is too early to say anything as stored in digital or electronic CARE Ratings said in its note. vinder Singh (Non-executive ability of these companies to Rs 72 crore in the October- Tata Power Group also vices in 4 countries of Africa. of now," Gupta said. format, making them vulnera- Further, revision in ratings Vice Chairman) from the FHL raise additional debt is affected, December quarter compared added 227 MW of solar capac- As on December 31, 2017, the He formally took over as the ble to hacking, loss of password also factors in inordinate delay board. leading to higher reliance on to Rs 14 crore in the year-ago ity and 5.4 MW of thermal company reported to have president this week. and malware attack, which may in publication of FHL s results Delhi High Court s recent refinancing and stake sales, it period. During the quarter, capacity to its portfolio during 84.13 million customers in The institute's Digi- also result in permanent loss of for the quarter ending Septem- decision to uphold the Sin- added. PTI the company, together with Q3 FY18. PTI Africa. PTI tal Accounting and Assur- money. PTI Filmbox, Sony ` India a key future to launch Nestle India crosses 10,000 cr sales in 2017 NEW DELHI: Nestle India on market: German 7 thematic Wednesday said it crossed the December quarterly net Rs 10,000 crore sales mark in 2017, joining a select group of ` channels publicly listed FMCG compa- profit jumps 60% to 312 cr BMW’s bike arm nies in the country which have NEW DELHI: FMCG major Nestle India on MUMBAI: FilmBox, part of crossed the milestone. global media company SPI The company, which has Wednesday reported an increase of 59.57 per International, and Sony Pic- been in India for 105 years, cent in its net profit to Rs 311.83 crore for the tures Networks India (SPN) said it was able to achieve the fourth quarter ended December 2017, led by on Wednesday entered into feat last year despite having to volume growth. The company, which follows a distribution pact to launch "adapt to significant changes January-December as financial year, had seven thematic channels from in the external environment". the former's worldwide content Commenting on the annual of more than Rs 10,000 crore. 2016. posted a net profit of Rs 195.41 crore for the on the latter's over the top plat- results, Nestle India CMD Nestle India, which follows For the fourth quar- October-December quarter of the previous form SonyLiv. Suresh Narayanan said: "It is January-December period as ter ended December, Nestle fiscal. Its net sales during the quarter under SonyLiv's line-up will extremely pleasing that we its fiscal year, recorded total India reported an increase of review were up 10.91 per cent at Rs 2,589.64 NEW DELHI: BMW Motorrad, brand which has just entered include an international movie ended 2017 on a strong note sales of Rs 10,135.11 crore last 59.57 per cent in net profit to crore as against Rs 2,334.78 crore for the cor- the premium motorcycle arm the market, it has been "special". channel, apart from channels by reaching a historic milestone year, up 7.71 per cent from Rs Rs 311.83 crore, as against Rs of German luxury car maker Underlining the significance on martial arts, sports & life- of over Rs 10,000 crore in rev- 9,409.60 crore in 2016. 195.41 crore in the year-ago responding period a year ago, Nestle said in a BMW Group, is betting on the of getting its strategy right while style, documentary, fashion, enue, in a year where we had Its domestic sales were up period. BSE filing. Nestle India's total expenses in Q4 potential of the Indian market, entering India, Resch said, "It international music and a gam- to adapt to significant changes 8.21 per cent to Rs 9,472.45 Its net sales during the 2017 were at Rs 2,175.14 crore in the reported which it sees as one of its key was really important for us to ing and e-sports channel tar- in the external environment". crore, as against Rs 8,753.08 quarter under review were up quarter as against Rs 2,079.63 crore a year ago, strategic markets of the future. build the Indian market from geted at the millennials, the HUL and ITC are among crore of 2016. Exports were up 10.91 per cent to Rs 2,589.64 up 4.59 per cent. PTI The company started selling the scratch instead of rushing company said in a statement the few listed FMCG compa- 0.93 per cent to Rs 662.66 crore crore, as against Rs 2,334.78 its premium range of motorcy- into the market... it is impor- on Wednesday. PTI nies which have annual sales as against Rs 656.52 crore in crore. PTI cles in India in 2017 and closed tant to build a solid foundation." the year selling 252 units within For a brand which is known nine months of launch. These worldwide for quality, technol- bikes are priced in the range ogy, innovation, safety and also PNB fraud: Jewellers Gitanjali, Ginni, Nakshatra under lens of Rs 15.6 lakh to Rs 29.9 lakh for bigger bikes, he said BMW (ex-showroom). Motorrad "wanted to make it NEW DELHI: Major jewellers arrangements with various times a day – were also noticed. out in connivance with offi- At the ongoing Auto Expo, sure that when we enter the Gitanjali, Ginni and Naksha- banks and end use of money,” The Enforcement Director- cials as high as Deputy General PNB shares tank the company launched two Indian market we start top tra have also come under the a senior official of a public sec- ate, under the revenue depart- Manager since 2011. more models, BMW F 750 GS down and we have good dealer scanner of various investigat- tor bank said. ment of the finance ministry, The Central Bureau of 10% on `11,400-cr priced at Rs 12.2 lakh and BMW network". ing agencies following Punjab No immediate comments had arrested the businessman Investigation has received two F 850 GS tagged at Rs 13.7 lakh. In 2017, the company National Bank’s declaration of were available from these duo under money laundering complaints from the Punjab fraud transactions In the second half of this focussed on opening the right Rs 11,400 crore fraud, commit- companies. provisions. National Bank against billion- year, it will launch a range of dealership through business ted allegedly by Nirav Modi. There is strict instruction Punjab National Bank said aire diamantaire Nirav Modi NEW DELHI: Shares of Punjab entry level models under G310 partners for the long term and Punjab National Bank from the finance ministry to all in a statement that fraudu- and a jewellery company alleg- National Bank (PNB) plunged range, which are produced in currently has seven dealers. (PNB) disclosed this morning banks that no big fish should lent transactions took place in ing fraudulent transactions. 10 per cent on Wednesday after India through its long-term "By the end of 2018 we want that it has detected some fraud- go scot free and no honest bor- had brought to light a scam in one of its branches in Mumbai Modi, whose jewellery the state-run bank detected partnership with Chennai-based to increase to 10 dealers and ulent transactions with finan- rower is harassed, the official which two Delhi businessmen for the benefit of a few select creations are popular among financial fraud of over Rs 11,400 TVS Motor Co. add at least four new models in cial implication of $1.77 billion said. cheated it of Rs 6,000 crore account holders with their global celebrities, may face a crore in one of its branches in "Overall we see strong the product portfolio," he said. (about Rs 11,346 crore) and the Banks are now looking at which slightly less than $1 bil- apparent connivance. fresh CBI probe as the agency Mumbai. Other PSU banks were growth potential in the Indian Elaborating on new prod- matter has been referred to law their systems and processes lion at that time. Investigations Based on these transac- is looking at suitable legal under pressure too and fell by up market...We see India as one ucts, Resch said,"We started top enforcement agencies for the so that such frauds are not revealed major irregularities, tions, done by his brother action to be taken in the case. to 8 per cent after the RBI came of the key, strategic markets of down and now we are widen- recovery. repeated, the official said. because the forex transactions Nishal, wife Ami and Mehul He is already being investi- out with new norms for recog- future," BMW Motorrad Vice- ing the range.. the BMW F750 “Four big jewellers – Gitan- All banks have been asked were done mainly via advance Chinubhai Choksi, other gated by the Central Bureau of nising stressed assets. President - Marketing and Sales GS and BMW F850 GS are in jali, Ginni, Nakshatra and to present a status report as remittances for import, banks appear to have advanced Investigation for alleged cheat- The stock of PNB settled at Timo Resch said. Buoyed by the the mid-range and entry point Nirav Modi – are under scan- soon as possible, he added. through newly-opened current money to these customers ing and fraud involving Rs Rs 145.20 on the NSE, a slump response to the company's range will be G310, which is locally ner. The CBI and Enforcement In 2015, Bank of Baroda – accounts. Heavy cash transac- abroad. 280 crore at a Punjab National of 10.29 per cent from its pre- of bikes in India, he said for a produced." PTI Directorate is looking at their another public sector bank – tions – sometimes four or five All this was being carried Bank branch. PTI vious close. PTI business 13 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Thursday, 15 February, 2018 mp No GST on food ONGC Videsh Ltd offers to invest served by hospitals $6.2 billion in Iranian gas field to patients: Govt NEW DELHI: With negotia- February 15-17. award of the field which was on Tehran to quickly wrap up NEW DELHI: The GST will not tions stuck over pricing of nat- According to OVL, the discovered by ONGC Videsh negotiations. It has so far not be charged on the cost of food ural gas, ONGC Videsh Ltd upstream part is to cost $6.2 Ltd, the overseas arm of state- finalised the volumes it will buy served to patients by hospitals has offered to invest $6.2 bil- billion while another $5 bil- owned Oil and Natural Gas in 2018-19 fiscal. as advised by doctors, the gov- lion in development of Iran's lion will be required to build Corp (ONGC). Farzad B was discovered ernment has said. giant Farzad-B gas field in the a liquefied natural gas (LNG) OVL, they said, was willing by ONGC Videsh Ltd in the However, patients not Persian Gulf while leaving the export facility. to negotiate on the upstream Farsi block about 10 years ago. admitted will have to pay tax marketing of gas to Tehran. Sources said that while Iran cost but wants Iran to take The project has so far cost the on the total value of food served OVL had last year made believes the upstream invest- up the marketing of the fuel, OVL-led consortium, which by the hospital. In a set of FAQs, plies of food by a hospital to its 'best' offer to spend $11 bil- ment should not be more than including building of LNG ter- also includes Oil India Ltd and the Revenue Department also patients (not admitted) or their lion in developing the Farzad-B $5.5 billion, it wants India to minal, if it believes it can get a Indian Oil Corp (IOC), over clarified that no Goods and Ser- attendants or visitors are tax- field as well as in building the buy all of the natural gas pro- better price for the natural gas $80 million. vices Tax (GST) would be levied able," it said. As per GST law, infrastructure to export the gas duced from the Persian Gulf elsewhere. The field in the Farsi block on services provided by senior healthcare services have been but Iran has deterred award- block at a price equivalent to India and Iran were initially has an in-place gas reserve of doctors/consultants/ techni- defined to include any service ing the rights of the field to the the rate Qatar charges for sell- targeting concluding a deal on 21.7 tcf, of which 12.5 tcf are cians hired by the hospitals as by way of diagnosis or treat- Indian firm owing to differ- ing LNG to India under a long- Farzad-B field development by recoverable. these are covered under health- ment or care for illness, injury, ences over pricing of the fuel. term deal. November 2016 but later mutu- New Delhi is keen that the care services. deformity, abnormality or preg- With the deal on the verge Qatar, as per a revised for- ally agreed to push the timeline gas from the field comes to The FAQ said that food sup- nancy in any recognised system of collapsing, OVL has offered mula agreed upon in December to February 2017. The deadline India to feed the vast energy plied to in-patients are not sepa- of medicine in India. to do just the upstream part of 2015, sells 7.5 million tonnes to wrap up negotiations later needs and so ONGC Videsh rately taxable as they form part "The entire amount charged bringing the field to production a year of LNG to Petronet targeted for September 2017. Ltd in its $11 billion master of composite supply of health- by them (hospitals) from the while leaving the marketing of LNG Ltd – India's biggest But with deal stuck over pricing development plan (MDP) pro- care, which is exempt under patients, including the reten- the fuel to Iran, sources privy to gas importer – at a price of of gas, no new deadlines have posed drilling wells in Persian the GST. tion money and the fee/pay- the development said. $7-plus per million British CMD Shashi Shanker been proposed. Gulf to produce gas, transport "Food supplied to in-patients ments made to the doctors etc, India is hoping for a break- thermal unit. The rate being Last year, India cut Iranian it to onshore via sub-sea pipe- as advised by the doctor/nutri- is towards the healthcare ser- through on the deal during sought by Iran is triple of $2.3 low global oil prices. If global said. They said that since the crude oil imports by about a line and build a plant to liquefy tionists is a part of composite vices provided by the hospitals Iranian President Hassan Rou- per mmBtu rate OVL is will- rates rise, OVL is willing to lifting of the West's sanctions, quarter to 18.5 million tonnes the gas (LNG) for transporta- supply of healthcare and not to the patients and is exempt hani's maiden visit here from ing to pay for the gas during pay $4.3 per mmBtu, sources Iran is playing hardball over in 2017-18 fiscal to put pressure tion in ships. PTI separately taxable. Other sup- (from GST)," the FAQ said. PTI Allahabad Bank triples Bhel bags `560 cr Private Jet Airways net profit NPA provisioning in Q3 order from NTPC crashes 46% to `165 cr in Q3 NEW DELHI: Power equip- NEW DELHI: Jet Airways on KOLKATA: Allahabad Bank ment maker BHEL has bagged Wednesday posted a 46 per on Wednesday reported a loss an order worth Rs 560 crore cent decline in standalone net of Rs 1,263.8 crore in the third for supply and installation of profit at Rs 165.25 crore in the quarter ended December 31, the flue gas desulphurisation three months ended Decem- 2017 against a net profit of Rs (FGD) system from NTPC ber 2017 as higher expenses 75.26 crore in the correspond- for 2x490 MW National Cap- crimped the bottom line. ing period of 2016. ital Power Station (NCPS) at Despite the full service car- During the quarter, the Dadri in Uttar Pradesh. rier recording a higher total bank made higher provisioning The order has been secured income of Rs 6,349.34 crore in for NPAs at Rs 2,044.23 crore, by BHEL against stiff compe- the latest December quarter, as against Rs 795.82 crore made tition from Indian and multi- the net profit slumped during in the corresponding period national companies, a BHEL orders for 13 units till date. the same period. of the previous year, the bank statement said. BHEL's plan to indig- In the 2016 December said in a regulatory filing with The notification calls for enously manufacture major quarter, it had a total income the BSE. installation of equipment to equipment for emission con- of Rs 5,940.63 crore. The bank said in a state- control various harmful emis- trol provides a twin boost to According to a regulatory ment that the loss was due to sions, both in existing as well the government s plan of Make filing, the airline's net profit December 2016, as per the fil- 15,114 lakh. provisioning for ageing NPAs Gross non-performing assets were as new thermal power plants. in India and it s Intended dropped to Rs 165.25 crore in ing. Further, the filing said, rev- "The company has since and NCLT referred accounts contained at 14.38% of gross Earlier, BHEL has executed National Determined Con- the third quarter of current fis- enue from operations include filed appeal with the appro- and also losses incurred in the FGD system at Tata Power tributions (INDC) for limit- cal from Rs 305.20 crore in the income from leasing of aircraft priate authorities based on the treasury operations during the advances as on December 2017. s Trombay Unit 8 in 2008 and ing the carbon footprint of the year-ago period. which stood at Rs 8.36 crore in advice received from experts. quarter. Net non-performing assets were is currently installing FGD nation. In the three months ended the latest December quarter Pending adjudication, the com- The bank also reported systems at NTPC s 3x250 MW According to the com- December 2017, total expenses while it was at Rs 127.82 crore pany has considered it as recov- higher Gross NPAs and Net limited to 8.97% in the month Bongaigaon project. pany, the Indian power sec- jumped to Rs 6,184.09 crore in the year-ago period. erable in the statement of assets NPAs during the third quar- The company has also tor has seen an uptick in the compared to Rs 5,635.43 crore "Other non-current assets and liabilities," it noted. ter of this fiscal at 14.38 per per cent over the similar pre- 11.27 per cent as on December recently received orders for ordering of emission control in the same period a year ago. as at 31st December, 2017 Jet Airways is a major cent (12.51 per cent) and vious period. Net interest mar- 12, 2017, above the regulatory installation of FGD system at equipment due to the revised Gain on account of foreign includes certain customs duty Indian international full-ser- 8.97 per cent (8.65 per cent) gin (NIM) increased to 2.48 requirement of 10.25 per cent. 5x800 MW Yadadri project of and more stringent emission currency fluctuations stood at and Integrated Goods and vice airline based in Mumbai. respectively. per cent in the third quarter Total business of the bank TSGENCO and 2x660 MW norms notified by the Minis- Rs 141.51 crore in the Decem- Service Tax (IGST) paid by In October 2017, it was the Operating profit of the bank from 2.37 per cent in the year- at the end of the third quarter Maitree project in Bangladesh. try of Environment, Forest and ber quarter of 2017. The same the company 'under protest' second-largest airline in India during the quarter stood at Rs ago period. Capital adequacy period touched Rs 3.73 lakh With the ordering of Dadri, Climate Change in December was at a loss of Rs 190.25 crore on reimport of repaired air- after IndiGo with an 17.8% pas- 922 crore, an increase of 6.8 ratio as per Basel III stood at crore. PTI BHEL has contracted FGD 2015. PTI in the three months ended craft engines aggregating to Rs senger market share. AGENCIES CORPORATE KALEIDOSCOPE Zorabian launches Bhilai Steel DVC wins 300 mw power ready-to-cook GMR Infra loses Plant’s blast export contract to B’desh chicken products `566 crore in Q3 furnace taken KOLKATA: Damodar Val- KOLKATA: Kolkata food- down for repairs ley Corporation (DVC) on ies have a new reason to be NEW DELHI: GMR Infrastruc- Wednesday said it has won bids delighted. Zorabian branded ture Wednesday reported a con- BHILAI: A crack developed in for sale of 300 MW power to ready to cook premium chicken solidated net loss of Rs 565.94 the bottom part (hearth) of the Bangladesh for a period of up products are now available in crore for the quarter ended shell of Blast Furnace No. 1 of to 15 years. the city for the first time, thanks December 31, 2017. SAIL’s Bhilai Steel Plant on Feb- The PSU said contract was to Vision Trading Enterprises, The company had clocked ruary 13 resulting in leaking of through its power trader NTPC a quality-conscious Kolkata- a net profit of Rs 643.44 crore metal. Prompt action resulted Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited positioned to meet the power based distributor. in the corresponding quarter of Indira Gandhi International in bringing the situation under (NVVNL). demand," a DVC spokesper- Zorabian, an ISO22000 2016-17, it said. Total income Airport, New Delhi; Rajiv control soon. Following the This is for the first time that son said. certified integrated producer from operations declined to Rs Gandhi International Airport, incident, BF No.1 has been Punjab National Bank organised All India PNB Inter Zone Sports &Cultural meet 2017-18 with gaiety and enthusiasm. CEO & MD the DVC has won an interna- The installed capacity of of chicken products has been 2,295.83 crore during the quar- Hyderabad; Mactan Cebu Inter- taken down for repairs. Sunil Mehta inaugurated the meet at Karnail Singh Stadium, tional tender for cross border DVC is 7,237 MW, and the serving the industry for over ter under review as against Rs national airport in partnership It may be mentioned that in New Delhi, on February 10 supply of electricity. development gives an oppor- three decades with pan India 2,587.26 crore in the year-ago with Megawide in the Philip- SAIL’s long term strategic plan- The short-term supply will tunity for the loss-making cor- presence. period. Total expenses declined pines and the Greenfield Air- ning, BF No.1 was part of the commence from June 2018 and poration to increase revenue. The product range includes to Rs 2,487.90 crore as against port at Mopa in Goa. phasing out of older units con- continue up to December 2019 DVC has focused on sup- choice of sausages, salamis, Rs 2,623.74 crore in the corre- The company has won the sidering installation of modern while the long-term power sup- plying affordable and reli- hams, kebabs, nuggets, burg- sponding quarter a year ago. rights to develop and operate facilities. ply will begin from January 2020 able power to its consumers ers, samosas among others. All GMR Group is a leading a greenfield airport at Herak- Already production from and will be up to May 2033. and has shown an operational products are prepared in-house global infrastructure conglom- lion, Crete, Greece in partner- the newly commissioned BF "The DVC power plants and turnaround. and packed in state-of-the- erate with interests in airport, ship with GEK Terna and is also No.8, Mahamaya, is steadily integrated transmission systems Currently, NTPC is building art processing plant, undergo energy, transportation and developing smart cities adjacent ramping up which has a capac- are located in close proxim- a 1,320 MW power plant in a JV stringent quality control checks urban infrastructure. to Delhi and Hyderabad air- ity to produce 8030 tonnes per ity to Bangladesh and is well in Bangladesh. PTI as per global standards. MPOST Its portfolio comprises ports. PTI day. MPOST Core banking transactions soar Japan economy grows for 8th quarter in row NTPC-Vindhyachal RED (North) R S Raathee, and GGM A K Tewary, received the third prize in the NTPC Business Excellence Awards 2016 - 17. Power Minister R K Singh handed over the Award at the 400% in 2017 on digital agents ... best boom since 80s opening Ceremony of Indian Power Stations Conference 2018 held at New Delhi recently MUMBAI: Transactions via proportion of agents receiving core banking services have seen induction and refresher train- TOKYO: Japan's economy grew increased investment by Japa- a 400 per cent spike in 2017 ing sessions in 2017 (77 per cent for the eighth straight quarter nese firms on equipment and on increasing use of agent and 87 per cent, respectively), at the end of 2017, government facilities. Exports rose but points for financial transac- compared to 59 per cent and 61 data showed on Wednesday, imports increased at a faster tions along with government- per cent, respectively, in 2015. the longest period of expan- pace. The continuing economic to-people facilitation services, Regular monitoring of sion since the boom days of the growth is good news for Prime says a report. agents, however, has seen a dip, late 1980s. Minister Shinzo Abe, who has "This has translated to higher and needs to be on providers' Gross domestic product in been trying to fire up the econ- monthly median revenue and agenda, the report suggests. the fourth quarter of last year omy with his pro-spending pol- profit, which doubled from their With an increase in the rose 0.1 per cent from the pre- icy. The Japanese economy has 2015 levels-from $40 to $93 and number of transactions, the vious three months, the Cabinet enjoyed a period of export- $16 to $31,respectively," a study cases of fraud have also seen Office said. But the growth fell driven growth, helped by a by financial inclusion consult- a rise. The report reveals that short of market expectations for recovering global economy. ing firm MicroSave in partner- about 35 per cent agents assist a rise of 0.2 per cent and repre- It has also got a shot in the Punjab National Bank and National Scheduled Tribes Finance ship with Bill & Melinda Gates offer cash-out and remittances mon learning that interoperabil- customers by entering the trans- sented a slowdown from the 0.6 arm from domestic demand & Development Corporation have tied up to provide financial Foundation said on Wednesday. for other banks, it said. "This ity offers benefits for the wider action password on their behalf. per cent in the preceding July- spurred by infrastructure assistance for economic empowerment of persons belonging to Almost two-thirds of the also explains the reduction in ecosystem, which include wider Also 24 per cent agents report September quarter. upgrades ahead of the 2020 Scheduled Tribes (ST) families living below Double Poverty Line. agents conduct interoperable the number of non-exclusive adoption, higher transaction that they provide transaction At an annualised rate, the Olympic Games. However, with (From right) NSTFDC Deputy GM Anil P C Raven, PNB GM(Corporate) transactions, finds the report. agents, as agents no longer need volumes, and greater velocity of slips that they have prepared world's third largest economy wage growth and consump- Dr B M Padha, and PNB Deputy GM(Priority Sector & Financial While about 70 per cent of to be associated with multiple money in the ecosystem," it said. themselves as proof of transac- grew 0.5 per cent. The gains tion persistently lukewarm, the Inclusion Division) A P Garg interoperable agents offer cash- providers to be able to serve The report also finds that there tion to customers as opposed to were driven by upturns in world's third-largest economy is in services, about 60 per cent more customers, it is a com- has been a significant rise in the printed receipts. PTI consumer spending as well as still battling deflation. PTI 14 sport mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Thursday, 15 February, 2018 PHELPS OVERJOYED TO ANNOUNCE NEW BABY BADMINTON ACE LEE DENIES FEATURING ASHWIN, JADEJA OUT OF 2019 WORLD CUP LOS ANGELES: American swimming superstar Michael Phelps IN VIRAL SEX VIDEO RACE, FEELS WASSAN described himself as the “happiest man in the world” following KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian badminton ace Lee Chong NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Atul Wassan on Wednesday dis- the birth of his second child. Phelps, 32, and his wife, Nicole, an- Wei has denied featuring in a sex video that has gone missed any chances of India’s experienced spin pair of Ravichan- nounced on Tuesday night the birth of Beckett Phelps, saying he viral and has lodged a police report. The World No. 2, dran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja being in the scheme of things was born on Monday. The ecstatic parents announced in August who is married with two children, slammed the video as for the 2019 Cricket World Cup in England. The debate arose they were expecting their second child to compliment Boomer, an attempt to “slander, malign and defame my good after the impressive show by the wrist spin twins — Kuldeep Ya- who was born in 2016. Phelps retired after the 2016 Summer name and character”. dav and Yuzvendra Chahal in the ongoing ODI series against SA. Olympics in Rio de Janeiro as the most decorated Olympian ever. Rohit reveals reason for B’desh sweat over Kohli terms ODI series Tamim, Mushfiqur quiet century celebration fitness PORT ELIZABETH: India DHAKA: Former cap- opener Rohit Sharma revealed tain Mushfiqur Rahim and the reason for his quiet celebra- victory as ‘collective effort’ opener Tamim Iqbal have tion despite having slammed added to Bangladesh’s injury a century in the fifth One Day PORT ELIZABETH: India skipper woes ahead of their first International match against Virat Kohli termed the fifth One Day Twenty20 international South Africa here. International (ODI) win against South against Sri Lanka in Dhaka on Rohit, who was involved in Africa as a “collective effort.” Thursday. two run outs, that of skipper India clinched their maiden ODI Tamim complained of Virat Kohli and middle-order series win on South African soil, tak- muscle pain in his left arm and batsman Ajinkya Rahane, said ing an unbeatable 4-1 lead after out- Mushfiqur did not train on two batsmen before him were classing the hosts by 73 runs in the fifth Wednesday because of a wrist run out so the pressure had AP/PTI One-Day International (ODI) at the St. injury. mounted on him to deliver and George’s Park here on Tuesday. he just wanted to focus on how in their chase of 274. Opener Rohit Sharma led the Bangladesh to carry the same momentum till Rohit also became the fourth tourists, striking his 17th ODI cen- the end. “Two guys got run out highest century scorer in ODIs tury before chinaman Kuldeep Yadav selectors have before me so there was nothing for India, after Sachin Tendulkar returned figures of 4/51 to bowl the added batsman to celebrate about. It depends (49), Virat Kohli (34) and Sourav Proteas out for 201, in their chase of on what kind of mood you are Ganguly (22). Commenting on 274. “It’s been a collective effort to cre- Mohammad in. Two of our batsmen got run his return to form after a series ate history. When three guys at the top Mithun to the out, so I wanted to carry on and of poor performances, the Mum- are being consistent, the guys who get the celebration was not in my bai batsman said: “I got out in an opportunity every now and then squad as cover mind at all,” Rohit said during three matches only, how can might not click,” Kohli was quoted as the post-match press conference you say form is bad after three saying by the International Cricket Bangladesh selectors have on Tuesday. matches? You guys put people in Council website. added batsman Mohammad India clinched their maiden good form after one match, and “I’m very pleased, it was another Mithun to the squad as cover. ODI series win on South African if somebody doesn’t have three complete performance from us. “Tamim felt some soil, taking an unbeatable 4-1 good matches, you say he is in “They had the pressure of losing pain in his bicep all of sudden lead after outclassing the hosts bad form,” Rohit said. this series and we knew that. It’s history yesterday (Tuesday). by 73 runs. Rohit led the tour- “In 2013 it was different. I and the guys have worked hard for it. “This is why we are ists, striking his 17th ODI cen- had just turned into an opener Ever since the third Test in Johannes- still waiting to decide our tury before chinaman Kuldeep from a middle-order batsman. burg, it’s been a good time for us,” he AP/PTI combination,” stand-in Yadav returned figures of 4/51 The way I am batting now, it has added. Kohli said that the team man- skipper Mahmudullah said to bowl the Proteas out for 201, evolved a lot,” he added. AGENCIES agement would also like to make a few we’ll sit down and think about where umph by getting the better of South team clearly dominated, made the vic- Wednesday. changes in the playing XI on Friday as to improve. For now, 4-1 feels great. Africa in the ongoing rubber. tory a special one. “This will be right “There are also some con- Office of the Superintending Engineer, they have already clinched the series. We want to win 5-1, for sure, but there “Absolutely, I think this is the big- up there. After 25 years we have won a cerns about Mushfiqur as he Chhattisgarh Rural Road Development Agency “After this series is wrapped up might be a scenario for a few more gest overseas victory (in ODIs). This series in South Africa. It is not the easi- has niggles on his wrist. But we we’ll sit down and think about where guys to get a chance in the next match,” is a good win because this was a bilat- est place to play cricket, definitely not hope he will be alright.” Project Circle No. 01 Jagdalpur to improve. For now, 4-1 feels great. Kohli said. eral series. Before this, we won the CB the easiest place to win a series. I think Bangladesh are without reg- E-Procurement Tender Notice We want to win 5-1, for sure, but there “But the ultimate priority is to win tri-series in Australia (2007-08). Even a lot of credit goes to the boys,” he said. ular captain Shakib Al Hasan, NIT No.86/TS1074/CGRRDA/2018 Jagdalpur Date 13/02/2018 might be a scenario for a few more guys and we’ll do anything we can to win,” that series was quite tough,” Sharma, “Everybody who got an opportu- who failed to recover from a The Superintending Engineer, Chhattisgarh Rural Road to get a chance in the next match. But he added. who starred with a 115-run knock on nity put his hand up and took up the finger injury sustained during Development Agency, Project Circle No. 01 Jagdalpur on the ultimate priority is to win and we’ll The performance of Kohli and wrist Tuesday, said. challenge. If you look at the entire ODI the tri-series one-day tourna- behalf of Governor of Chhattisgarh invites the percentage do anything we can to win,” the Delhi spinners Kuldeep Chahal and Yuzven- “For me, it is difficult to compare series, it was a dominant performance ment final in January. rate bids in electronic tendering system for construction of batsman said. dra Chahal stood out but the captain the two. I think this series means a lot for us. It will only give us confidence as The final T20 of the two- roads under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Balance Work India secured their first ever series said the series win was the result of a to us. The way we played from the first a team to go outside and keep winning match series will be played in in the districts of Dantewada & Bijapur for 14 numbers win in South Africa across formats on team effort. game, we have dominated the series, those series,” he added. Sylhet on Sunday. Sri Lanka of Roads with Estimated Cost totaling Rs 2781.64 Lakhs Tuesday when they beat the hosts by 73 Meanwhile, India vice-captain and the result is there for all to see,” Sharma felt the Test series, which beat Bangladesh in the tri- including their maintenance for five years from the eligible runs in the fifth ODI. Rohit Sharma feels the team has he added. Sharma said the tough con- the visitors lost 1-2, was not a one-sided series final, before winning the AGENCIES AGENCIES contractors registered with unified registration system “After this series is wrapped up achieved its biggest overseas ODI tri- ditions, coupled with the fact that his affair either. Test series 1-0. (e-registration). Date of release of Invitation for Bids through e-procurement : 07/02/2018 after 17:30 Hours. The bidders are required to submit (a) original bid security Kohli loves Pandya, will give Andhra posts 6th win on the trot, in approved form and (b) original affidavit regarding correctness of information furnished with bid document as per provisions of Clause 4.4 B (a) (ii) of ITB to Superintending him long rope, feels Pollock Engineer, Chhattisgarh Rural Road Development Agency, qualifies for knockout with Mumbai Project Circle No, 01 Jagdalpur C.G. as per date specified PORT ELIZABETH: For- in time schedule, either by Speed or Registered post, failing mer South African captain CHENNAI: Skipper G Hanuma ond with 16 points. over Team Rajasthan with left- which the bids shall be treated non-responsive. Last Date/ Shaun Pollock feels Virat Vihari (169) and K S Bharat (105) The massive 254-run partner- arm spinner R Sai Kishore steal- Time for receipt of bids through e-procurement as per time Kohli sees a bit of himself starred in Andhra’s 29-run win ship in 204 balls between Bharat ing the show with a five-wicket schedule. For further details please log on to https://eproc. in Hardik Pandya and pre- over Mumbai on Wednesday, its and Vihari helped Andhra post a haul, his first in List ‘A’ cricket. cgstate.gov.in. Sd/- dicted a long run for the all- sixth straight win in the Vijay mammoth 344 for 5 in 50 overs In another match, wicket- (K.R. Shastry) rounder in the Indian team. Hazare Trophy Group ‘C’ League. before restricting the opponent to keeper Keenan Vaz snared seven Superintending Engineer “I clearly get the impres- The victory enabled Andhra 315 for 9 despite Siddhesh Lad’s victims (six catches and a stump- Chhattisgarh Rural Road Development Agency sion that Virat Kohli loves finish on top of the standings strokeful ton. ing) to equal the record of Mahesh Project Circle No.01 Jagdalpur Distt.Bastar Hardik Pandya’s attitude. with 24 points and qualify for the Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Rawat and Parthiv Patel in List A samvad85009/5 E mail ID:[email protected]. It’s very similar to the way national knockout phase, along ended its losing streak by posting matches as Goa edged Gujarat by Kohli plays his cricket. And with Mumbai, which finished sec- a comfortable seven-wicket win one wicket in a thriller. AGENCIES because he loves that atti- Pandya proved to be the the spinners. Lot of people tude there is a good chance fulcrum of India’s attack in have got potential, but to ICC RANKINGS that Pandya will get a long their 73-run win over South take that to the next level is Rabada fined for run in the side, to settle him- Africa in the fifth ODI here, always the key. self and cement his spot in which paved the way for “He will learn the art of ‘aggressive gestures’ the team,” Pollock said. their maiden series victory what he needs to do in Eng- India consolidate top South Africa’s lead- in the country. land and Australia. at Dhawan ing wicket-taker in Tests “I liked Pandya’s atti- “He still needs to find added, “That’s the nature tude and approach in the how he wants to play, mix DUBAI: South African pacer Kagiso spot, Afghans rise to 10th of cricket, if the captain Cape Town Test, the way he his aggression with sound Rabada was Wednesday fined 15 per- likes the way a player goes played that knock, and he technique and if he can cent of his match fee and handed a DUBAI: The Indian cricket winning the third ODI in Shar- about his business then that is learning. He will be ultra get himself in for a period demerit point for making “aggressive team cemented its position jah on Tuesday. To hold on to player will get an extra run positive in Indian condi- of time then I am sure he gestures” at Shikhar Dhawan follow- at the top, while a resolute this place, Afghanistan will (of opportunities).” tions where he can take on can learn.” AGENCIES ing the Indian opener’s dismissal in Afghanistan rose to 10th in the have to win the series, which the fifth ODI at Port Elizabeth. latest ICC One-Day rankings culminates on February 19. Tuesday’s incident happened in issued on Wednesday. India had entered the six- the eighth over of India’s innings when India defeated South Africa match series in second posi- Rabada, after dismissing Dhawan, by 73 runs in the fifth ODI yes- tion on 119 points, two points waved at the departing batsman and terday in Port Elizabeth for a behind leaders South Africa. also made a comment “which could 4-1 lead in the six-match series, After taking a 4-1 lead, India have resulted in a reaction from the consolidating their position at have moved to 122 points, batsman”. “Rabada also received one the top of the table. while South Africa have demerit point after being found guilty Even if South Africa win dropped to 118 points. of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of the sixth and final ODI on Fri- If India win the series 5-1, Conduct for Players and Player Sup- day in Centurion, India will they will finish on 123 points, port Personne,” said an ICC state- remain No. 1 on 121 points, while South Africa will end on ment. He was charged by the on-field while South Africa will end on 117 points.   umpires Ian Gould and Shaun George, 119 points, the ICC said in a Tuesday’s result has given  third umpire Aleem Dar and fourth statement. additional context to the   umpire Bongani Jele. Rabada admit- Afghanistan, on the other upcoming five-match ODI  ted the offence and accepted the sanc- hand, have moved ahead of series between New Zealand      tion proposed. AGENCIES Zimbabwe in 10th spot after and England. AGENCIES                    Kenyan athletes Rudisha, Kiprop              opt out of Commonwealth Games      NAIROBI: Kenya’s 800 metres ings which starts in Doha in May.  DAVID RUDISHA      Olympic champion and world Others notable absentees   record holder David Rudisha and include the world 10,000m sil-      two-time Olympic 1500 m cham- ver medallist Geoffrey Kam-    pion Asbel Kiprop will not seek woror, who is preparing to  selection for this year’s Common- defend his world half marathon          wealth Games, team officials said. title in Valencia on March 24,  A total of 170 athletes have while the women’s Olympic and    been invited for the one-day world 1500m champion Faith  Kenyan trials in Nairobi on Satur- Chepngetich Kipyegon is expect-   day, during which the first three the summer, athletes have been ing her first baby.   runners across the line will earn forced to chose between the event The women’s world half mara-  automatic qualification for the or continuing their preparations thon defending champion, Peres    April 4-15 championships on for the outdoor track season. Jepchirchir is also on maternity  Australia’s Gold Coast. Kenyan team officials said leave, but former women’s 800m   But with the Commonwealth both Rudisha and Kiprop have champion Janeth Jepkosgei will   Games coming at an unusual opted to focus on the season of make her return after the birth   time in the track season, before lucrative Diamond League meet- of her first child. AGENCIES sport 15 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Thursday, 15 February, 2018 mp American Shaun White claims Mumbai Indians vs Chennai 3rd Winter Olympics gold PYEONGCHANG: American snowboarding legend Shaun White claimed his third Olym- pic gold by winning the men’s Super Kings in IPL opener halfpipe at the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games at the Phoenix Snow Park here on NEW DELHI: BCCI Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). devils play Kings XI Punjab Wednesday. announced the fixtures for the Their first home game of the followed by a clash between White earned 97.75 points 11th edition of the Indian Pre- season, at the Sawai Mansingh Kolkata Knight Riders and in his last run of three to win mier League (IPL) where 51 Stadium, will be up against Royal Challengers Bangalore the 100th Winter Olympic gold matches will be played across Delhi Daredevils on April 11. on April 8. Speculation sur- medal for the United States, nine cities. In the opening Preity Zinta-owned rounding the match timings beating Ayumu Hirano of fixture, defending champions Kings XI Punjab, who were has been put to rest with the Japan to the second place with Mumbai Indians will take on extremely active in the IPL usual timings of 4 pm and 8 95.25. Scotty James of Austra- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) auction, will play their three pm being retained. lia took the bronze with 92.00, Games in 2006, and in Vancou- Sochi Olympics. who return to the tourna- home matches in Indore and 12 matches will be played reports Xinhua news agency. ver in 2010. “I just have to thank my ment after serving a two-year four matches in Mohali. KXIP at 4 pm and 48 matches at 8 White said: “I knew I did “Honestly it’s one of the team. They were always there suspension. The tournament will play Chennai Super Kings, pm. a great ride and I was proud most challenging runs I’ve to support me and reassure me begins on Saturday, April 7. Sunrisers Hyderabad and In the latter stages of the of that and I could walk away ever done. Three gold medals. that what we’re doing is on the The final will be played once Delhi Daredevils in Indore season, the first qualifier — with my head high, but when My fourth Olympics. right track and they believed again at the Wankhede Sta- while other four games will on May 22 — will be played they announced my score and Thank you, I’m feeling blessed,” in me. That really helped me.” dium in Mumbai on Sunday, be played in Mohali. All other at the Wankhede Stadium in I’d won, it crippled me.” White said. White added. May 27. seven teams in the IPL will Mumbai. The venues for the The 31-year-old White The four-time Olym- White joined another The other returning team play all of their home games eliminator and second qual- became the first male Ameri- pian injured his wrist in a American Kelly Clark as the to the IPL — Rajasthan Roy- at one single venue. ifier — on May 23 and 25 can to take gold in three Win- fall in slopestyle and fell on athletes with three total med- als — will play their first game In the first double-header respectively — are yet to be ter Games, previously winning his final run in the half-pipe, als in snowboard at the Winter in two years on April 9 against of the season, Delhi Dare- announced. AGENCIES the men’s half-pipe in the Turin finishing fourth in the 2014 Olympic Games. AGENCIES Wind causes MIRANDA’S RECORDS TUMBLE FC Goa look for a double delight INJURY alpine chaos as CONFIRMED Dutchwoman ter Mors slalom postponed ROME: Inter Milan against Chennaiyin FC defender Joao Miranda PYEONGCHANG: The alpine underwent clinical tests wins women’s 1,000m skiing programme at the Olym- MARGAO: FC Goa would goals and also not been able to back the confidence of the team Chennaiyin FC, who after suffering an injury pics was thrown into chaos on look to draw inspiration for keep a single clean sheet, head and we are working on our mis- have played one match more to his left leg, the Italian Wednesday with the postpone- their first-leg performance and coach Sergio Lobera has been takes and hopefully we do not than FC Goa, have also been speed skating ment of a third event, the wom- notch up a win when they meet a worried man. repeat the same mistakes and inconsistent. club said. The Serie A side en’s slalom, because of strong Chennaiyin FC in their cru- In the last three matches, come out victors,” Lobera said. They are now at fourth confirmed in a statement PYEONGCHANG: Hol- winds. cial Indian Super League match they have collected just one “In the last three matches, position with 24 points from 14 on its website on Tuesday land’s Jorien ter Mors broke “Due to the current weather here on Thursday. point which has pushed them we did not have our key players matches and they would look that the Brazilian inter- the Olympic record as she situation, today’s slalom is post- FC Goa had kicked off their to sixth place. A win on Thurs- in different positions. Against to make amends for their loss national had a strain to upset title favourite and world poned to Friday, February 16,” ISL campaign with a 3-2 win day will help them move to fifth Mumbai City, we played with against FC Goa at home. the abductors of his left record holder Nao Kodaira of the International Ski Federa- over Chennaiyin in Chennai place and close the gap with the ten men and that made the “It is a very important Japan to win the women’s 1,000 tion (FIS) announced. and tomorrow they would look top four teams. difference. match and we need to win thigh, reports Efe. “He metres speed skating at the The two legs of the slalom to emulate the feat again at the Lobera said the next two “In the next two tomorrow as both are fighting will to continue to follow PyeongChang Winter Games will be raced either side of the Nehru Stadium to afloat for a matches, to be played at matches, we did not have our to stay in top four. Goa started a personalized training here on Wednesday. mens super-G, at 10:00 am play-off berth. home, would be crucial for key players due to injury and well but could not maintain program and the defend- Finishing in one minute (0100 GMT) and 13:15. The Goan side hashis side to remain afloat in the red card and that’s how we consistency. They are good in er will be re-evaluated in and 13.56 seconds, Mors shat- Strong winds buffeted the impressed with their attacking tournament. could not win matches. Now attacking and we are good in the coming days,” the club tered the old Olympic record of Rainbow course in Yongpyong, play having scored 29 goals, “We need to win these two that all are fit we are looking defending and it is going to be said. Miranda was hurt 1:13.83, which was set by Chris forcing organisers to delay the one less than table toppers matches to keep ourselves in to win our next two home a close contest and one team Witty of the United States at the start then call it off altogether. Bengaluru FC. But, with their the race for the knockout stage. matches which will help us stay has to win,” Chennaiyin coach during Sunday’s 2-1 vic- Salt Lake City Games in 2002, It means another delay porous defence conceding 25 The important thing is to bring in the top four,” he said. John Gregory. AGENCIES tory over Bologna. AGENCIES reports Xinhua news agency. for defending slalom cham- Ter Mors had struggled pion Mikaela Shiffrins open- with back and knee injuries ing appearance in South Korea, this season on the way of win- the American star having seen Eriksen grabs Spurs draw to spoil Higuain show ning her third Olympic gold have here when I work really the giant slalom postponed on speed skating medal in her hard and then at the right Monday. The GS was resched- TURIN: Harry Kane and Christian ther chances to hammer home Juven- was difficult to manage the first seven was also down to Tottenham’s perfor- third appearance in the sport moment being in shape, doing uled for Thursday, with the two Eriksen pulled Tottenham back from tus’s advantage in the first half, with minutes. I’m very happy that it’s still mance. They are a very physical and at the Winter Games. this. It’s great.” legs to be raced either side of the brink to hold Juventus 2-2 in Turin, striking the crossbar with a second pen- open and we’re going to play the second technical team.” Pochettino’s side looked Moreover, she has won all Ter Mors’ victory also the mens downhill. The blue spoiling what had looked set to be a alty on the stroke of half-time. leg in London.” down and out after the first ten minutes three of her gold medals in extended Dutch speed skat- riband downhill was also post- Gonzalo Higuain one-man show in the Kane had pulled Tottenham back Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri with Miralem Pjanic lifting a free-kick Olympic record times includ- ers’ title winning streak to five poned Sunday because of high Champions League last 16, first leg here into the tie, beating veteran keeper warned they would be ready to chal- into the penalty area and an unmarked ing the 1,500m and team pur- at PyeongChang as they have winds and an unfavourable on Wednesday. Gianluigi Buffon on 35 minutes with lenge again for a place in the quarter- Higuain volleying past Hugo Lloris, suit at the Sochi Games in 2014. reaped nine medals out of 15 weather forecast which saw Higuain had put Juventus — losing Eriksen whipping in the second with a finals after extending their unbeaten despite being in an offside position. “I’m really happy. I worked on offer in five events so far. the cancellation of Mondays finalists twice in the past three seasons 70th-minute free-kick to leave it all to run at home in Champions League fix- Higuain’s second came from a really hard. I had a lot of strug- Kodaira had to settle for the downhill training for the mens — two goals up within the first nine play for in London next month. tures to 23 games. “I don’t think there penalty after Ben Davies fouled Fed- gles at the beginning of the sea- silver medal with 0.26 seconds combined event. So far the only minutes at the Allianz Stadium. “The team showed real character is any need to be depressed. If someone erico Bernardeschi, with Lloris diving son. Did some changes towards behind and the bronze medal race to have gone ahead is the The Argentine’s lightning strike after to come here and challenge a team like thought that Juventus could win 4-0 the right way but unable to stop the the Olympics and it paid off so went to Japanese Miho Takagi mens combined on Tuesday, just 73 seconds was followed by a sec- Juventus,” said Pochettino who blamed they were way off,” said Allegri. powerful drive. Higuain almost had happy to be here (as) Olympic in 1:13.98. Austrian Marcel Hirscher win- ond from the spot to leave Mauricio the inexperience of his side for their “Tottenham had a great game and a hat-trick, picking up a Pjanic pass champion. It means a lot,” said Sochi Olympic champion ning his first Olympic gold on Pochettino’s English side reeling. sluggish start. turned things around. After going 2-0 to outfox two Spurs defenders only to Ter Mors. Zhang Hong of China finished the Jeongseon course. AGENCIES But the 30-year-old missed two fur- “I think we weren’t focused and it up we stopped playing, but part of that shoot just wide. AGENCIES “The best one (medal) I 11th at 1:15.67. AGENCIES

Man City look bound for CL quarter-finals after 4-0 victory  Asian Games winners in tennis to    BASEL: Manchester City lived up to their billing by clobbering Basel 4-0 here in the first   get direct entry at Tokyo Olympics leg of their Champions League pre-quarterfinal tie, making the reverse fixture in England          almost a formality. The hosts, seen as the weakest side in the round of 16, on Tuesday were      NEW DELHI: There is a lot to play ITF president David Haggerty simply no match for a City squad that leads the English Premier League (EPL) by 16 points,      for at the upcoming Asian Games in said: “The introduction of Continen- reports Efe. City chief coach Pep Guardiola made only two changes to the line-up that routed      Jakarta as the winners of the men’s and tal Qualification places is a significant  Leicester City 5-1 last weekend in domestic play, adding veteran central defender Vincent      women’s singles tennis will earn direct and positive change that we believe  Kompany — seeing his first Champions League action in nearly two years — and Fabian      entry into the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. will help strengthen participation in  The ITF on Wednesday announced these important regional games, and Delph. Basel withstood the Man City offensive machine for 13 minutes before conceding a       the introduction of six continental will provide opportunities for addi- trio of goals in nine minutes. The onslaught began with German midfielder Ilkay Gündogan,  qualification places, approved by the tional nations to contest the Olympic  who got his head to a Kevin de Bruyne corner kick. Before Basel could catch their breath, it      IOC Executive Board, as part of the Tennis Event.” was 2-0 for the visitors thanks to a strike in the 17th minute by Portuguese winger Bernando    Tokyo 2020 Qualification System for “This initiative forms part of our  Silva. Argentine centre-forward Sergio Agüero, fresh off his four-goal performance against  tennis. commitment under the ITF2024   Leicester, tucked the ball just inside the post to put the hosts down 3-0 in the 22nd minute.  The 2020 Olympic Tennis Event strategy to secure mutually beneficial  will feature five disciplines — men’s partnerships, and we look forward to Basel showed a brief flicker of life after the half-time break, but Gündogan produced his sec-          singles and doubles, women’s singles working with our Regional Associa- ond goal of the night in the 53rd minute to shut the door. With the match settled, Guardiola  and doubles, and mixed doubles. tions to ensure successful implemen- took the opportunity to rest De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling and give playing time to David   Each singles draw will comprise 64 tation,” he added.  Silva and Leroy Sane, both just back from injury. AGENCIES  players, with a maximum of four play- For the North and South American  ers per nation. continent, the qualification route will    There will be 56 direct acceptances be the 2019 Pan American Games in millenniumpost.in  as at previous Games, and eight ITF Lima, Peru. At these games both the   millenniumpo NO H ALFst TR U THS  places, including the six Continental finalists will qualify.  Qualification places. For the African continent, the qual-  CHANGE OF NAME  However, the players’ ranking ification event will be the 2019 African   should be within the top 300 on the Games in Luksaka, Zambia. One place I, Nanigopal Sahoo,   singles rankings of June 8, 2020, and will be awarded to the highest ranked S/o Bhuta Nath Sahoo  the quota for that particular nation man and woman in both Europe and R/o 1451/13, Balmiki  should not be filled by four direct Oceania from a country not yet repre- Mohalla, Village   acceptances. sented in singles. AGENCIES Tugalkabad Delhi-44 that       my name is mentioned     in Passpot Nani Gopal    Bans sought for 30-plus players   Sahu & in Aadhar Card    Nanigopal Sahoo & in           Pan Card Nani Gopal  for match-fixing in Spain      Sahoo and my father  name mention in my      ANDER HERRERA Levante and Zaragoza at the end of the  Passport Bhuta Nah Sahu      2010-11 season. Among the more than  30 players accused are Ander Her- and Aadhar card Bhuta  Nath Sahoo is also one the  rera, now with Manchester United,      Vicente Iborra of Leicester, Atletico same person. That I may     Madrid captain Gabi Fernandez and be known as Nanigopal  River Plate captain Leonardo Ponzio. Sahoo S/o Bhuta Nath    The six-year ban from soccer would Sahoo for all future  be valid outside of Spain as well. It is     pruposes.      unlikely those being accused would  face actual prison time if found guilty I, Nida Saleem D/o   Saleemuddin R/o  because sentences of two years or less  MADRID: Spanish prosecutors are are often suspended in Spain. 1492, Gali Qasim Jan  asking for a two-year prison sentence Prosecutors said there is evidence Ballimaran, Delhi -06 have   and a six-year soccer ban for a group of that Zaragoza paid 965,000 euros ($1.1 changed my name from    players accused of match-fixing in the million) to Levantes players to lose a Nida to Nida Saleem for  Spanish league seven years ago. match to Zaragoza.  all future purposes. That  Former Mexico coach Javier Agu- Zaragozas 2-1 victory in the final Nida and Nida Saleem is  irre is facing the same sentence if round of the season allowed the team   one and the same person.   found guilty in the case involving clubs to avoid relegation. 16 Entertainment mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Thursday, 15 February, 2018 Even college principal WAITING TO SEE Priya Prakash Varrier 18-year-old student of Vimala college became a star overnight, after a clip where she is seen giving a wink and smile, went viral

THRISSUR: Malayalam actor and B. Com with meetings. Since it was late and the should not miss classes and gave first year student Priya Prakash Varrier’s students had all gone home, I could not her the permission (to shoot). instant stardom – thanks to her wink and meet her,” Therattil told. Honestly, I never knew that she mischievous smile in a 28-second film clip “Yesterday (Tuesday) was a holiday and would rise to this sort of instant – has left even her college principal eager I did send her a congratulatory message stardom, and I am waiting to see to meet her. but did not get a reply. I can understand her,” she added. Marriette A. Therattil, Principal of that she is busy.” Priya, who learns music and the prestigious Vimala College here, is a “Today I asked to find out if she has dance , was initially selected to do a small the young and the old and is on way to senior nun attached to the Syro-Malabar come to college, but I was told she is on role in the upcoming film Oru Adaar becoming one of the fastest shared in the Catholic Archdiocese of Thrissur. leave today,” said Therattil. Love and the song in the film Manikya social media. Therattil told in an interview that she Therattil faintly remembers Priya from Malaraya, has turned viral in the inter- Modest in her stardom, Priya told the learnt lately about how her 18-year-old among the 2,500-odd women students in net world. media that while she was roped in for a student has became a “national trend” on the college, as last month she had come In the clip, Priya is seen giving a wink small part in the movie initially, she has social media. with her parents to seek permission to and smiling while flirting with a boy, and come to know now that the film’s makers “It was recently that I came to know shoot for the song that has made her an it is the mischief, innocence and simplic- are considering doing some changes to the about what was happening on social overnight star. ity in the shots that have touched the right script so as to give her a more prominent media about my student. I came to know “Since attendance is strict and a must, chords with viewers. role after all the publicity that she has got it very late in the evening as I was busy I told them that they should see that she The clip has made Priya the rage of now. IANS Sabyasachi says sorry for sari remark, using word ‘shame’

NEW DELHI: Fashion designer Currently married to Sabyasachi Mukherjee apolo- gised for his comments on Indian women and the sari after he faced a backlash from women’s groups my work, and I love and others. The Kolkata-based designer posted an open letter on Insta- gram, saying he regrets using the it: Tiger Shroff word “shame” while talking about the inability of some women to wear a sari at the Harvard India MUMBAI: Actor Tiger Shroff says he is currently Conference last week. “married” to his work and he loves it. “... Allow me to sincerely apol- On the sidelines of the unveiling of his new active ogise for the words that I used lifestyle brand Prowl here, Tiger was asked about his while answering impromptu Valentine’s Day plans. He said he has never celebrated questions at a conference at Har- this day. vard. I am sorry that I used the “I have never celebrated the day. I am very shy in word ‘shame’ in reference to some real life and everyone knows that. I am currently mar- women’s inability to wear a sari.” ried to my work and in love with it, so I won’t be cel- “I truly regret that the way part of your culture, (you) need tagram page. ebrating it this year either,” he said. in which I tried to make a point to stand up for it.” Sabyasachi, who said he has Tiger also dismissed the rumours of being a part about the sari enabled it to be Clarifying his remarks, the “worked with the sari for 16 of Vikas Bahl’s Super 30, a biopic on mathematics wiz- interpreted as misogynistic, patri- celebrity designer said a woman years”, also spoke of how some ard Anand Kumar. archal, and non-inclusive – this had asked him to comment on the women are body shamed for “I don’t know how these rumours got around, but was certainly not my intention,” cultural taboo of young women choosing to wear the traditional I am not involved in the film at all. I do wish the mak- he wrote. wearing saris because society tells drape and added that it was this ers and my idol (the film’s lead actor Hrithik Roshan) Many, particularly on social them that it “makes them look “constant barrage of negativity” all the very best for the film,” said the Heropanti actor. media, took offence to the older”. which mushroomed into the If not in Super 30, Tiger will still co-star with remarks from the designer to the “The ubiquity of such senti- comments he eventually made. Hrithik in a yet untitled movie backed by Yash Raj stars, calling them patriarchal and ments in our culture, evidenced “Yet another question of age- Films. On launching his brand Prowl, Tiger said: anti-feminist. by the fact that this question ism and sari at Harvard triggered “Prowl is very important because it’s my first brand Sabyasachi had told Indian was posed to me at Harvard, of a lot of pent-up frustration that and it is all about my beliefs. Whatever I do everyday students in Harvard recently, “I all places, was hard-hitting and I have accrued for that segment is a part of the brand’s core identity. Primarily, we are think, if you tell me that you do triggered an unfortunate series of our society which constantly looking at youths as our target audience between the not know how to wear a sari, I of reactions on my part,” he said expresses disdain for this piece age of 18 and 25.” IANS would say shame on you. It’s a in a three-page letter on his Ins- of Indian heritage.” PTI Hawn had ‘horrible’ sexual ‘Women in my ‘Fifty Shades’ sex life teach me true harassment experiences scenes could’ve LONDON: Actor Goldie Hawn says sexual harassment has “been there forever” in Hollywood and that she has had some meaning of love’ “horrible” experiences herself. Hawn, 72, spoke to CNBC about sexual harassment,reports broken records’ MUMBAI: Actor Alia Bhatt’s idea of spending Valentine’s telegraph.co.uk. Day is not about expensive gifts and mush. She says a week- “I had some horrible experiences as a young dancer in LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Dakota Johnson says end getaway with her girl squad and a day out with her pet New York City. I mean I’ll top all of them,” she said. that the Fifty Shades franchise would have entered the cat Edward is perfect. She said, she was lucky her circumstances were tempered record books if all the sex scenes were shot in one day. Alia Bhatt has spoken about different ways to celebrate by her upbringing. “I had a very strong mom, dad and I “If we could do all of the sex scenes in a day or so, the day of love. had a lot of resilience and I really knew who I was, and that would truly be in the Guinness Book of World A mid-week getaway, she says, fits in well. you know the answer was always no I’ll never get a job Records,” Johnson told Claire Magazine. “Everyone is aware of the love I share for my girl like that. A lot of girls don’t,” she said. “A lot of it was dependent on the locations, squad. They have been with me through thick and thin She said while harassment in the industry stretched and because we shot the second and third film and I cannot think of a day without them... So, (I) use back decades, the current events were due to an entitle- back-to-back, Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to head out of the city ment that is “partially an illness”. IANS the sex scenes for some quality time with the women in my life who teach were kind of me the true meaning of love,” Alia said in a statement. grouped in For her, a “fluffy day out” with Edward is also just what all together she needs. Lena Dunham for the most “No day is complete without spending some intimate part. And time with the ultimate love of my life – my furry, paw-doable some were friend, Edward. With the weather being warm yet cozy, spend- underwent total not in those ing the day out in a park with Edward is just what I need,” two weeks.” said Alia, adding that she is a person who treasures staying hysterectomy Johnson said her most challenging sex scene indoors. in the trilogy appears in the new Fifty Shades And even though an occasion like Valentine’s Day may be LOS ANGELES: Actor Lena Dunham has Freed, when she is seen handcuffed and blind- all about celebrations for a lot of people, Alia ensures she revealed that she underwent hysterectomy folded in the infamous Red Room, reports doesn’t miss her gym date. to combat endometriosis pain. femalefirst.co.uk.Despite preparing throughly “Exercising is exhilarating and gives me an adrena- She has spoken about the condition, to shoot the scene, she said the sensation line rush like no other. So, yet another unique way to which results from abnormal tissue growth still came as a shock to her nervous system. spend Valentine’s Day is to have a pumped-up work- in the uterus, in the March 2018 issue of “The most difficult one by far – I think in out session with your favourite gym buddy,” she Vogue magazine, reports variety.com. all three movies – was a sex scene in the said. IANS Dunham said she underwent a total third film where I was handcuffed with hysterectomy, or the removal of her cervix my arms and legs to the gate. It’s like a and uterus. The Endometriosis Foundation fence thing that comes down. And I excerpted the article on its website. was blindfolded. And it was kind of “In addition to endometrial disease, an shocking, because I didn’t realise odd hump-like protrusion, and a septum that no matter how prepared running down the middle, I have retro- ful detail is that the organ, which is meant or rehearsed I was, when grade bleeding aka my period running in to be shaped like a light bulb, was shaped your senses are taken away reverse so that my stomach is full of blood,” like a heart.” like that, you can’t control the way your ner- Dunham wrote. My ovary has settled in on Despite having her reproductive organs vous system will react. So it was really tricky to navigate the muscles around the sacral nerves in my removed, Dunham still intends to have chil- that scene. It was kind of difficult.” IANS back that allow us to walk. The only beauti- dren via surrogacy or adoption. IANS