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PUBLISHED FROM DELHI & KOLKATA VOL. 3, ISSUE 100 | Friday, 14 April 2017 | Kolkata | Pages 16 | Rs 3.00 NO HALF TRUTHS qNIFTY 9150.80 (-52.65) qSENSEX 29,461.45 (-182.03) qDOW JONES 20,591.86 (-59.44) qNASDAQ 5,836.16 (-30.61) pRUPEE/DOLLAR 64.41 (+0.26) pRUPEE/EURO 68.41 (+0.15) pGOLD/10GM 29,850.00 (+90.00) pSILVER/K 42,900.00 (+150.00) STATE GOVT 2002 GUJARAT PUTIN TELLS IT’S A PRIVILEGE SANCTIONS RS 24 RIOTS PROBE: SC TILLERSON WHY TO PLAY ARMY CR TO PREVENT RELIEVES SIT CHIEF US-RUSSIAN TIES IN OFFICER: NIMRAT SOIL EROSION PG3 RAGHAVAN PG6 BAD STATE PG10 KAUR PG16 Quick News44 BJP wins 5 out of 10 US drops biggest TMC sweeps Kanthi Dakshin, non-nuclear bomb in seats, Congress bags 3 Afghanistan targeting ISIS MPOST BUREAU of the BJP in the by-polls, call- vote percentage goes up ing it “impressive”. NEW DELHI: The BJP on In a good showing for the NEW DELHI: The United States dropped the Thursday won half of the 10 BJP in Delhi ahead of the civic ‘biggest non-nuclear bomb’ in its arsenal in OUR CORRESPONDENT Assembly seats in by-polls polls, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Afghanistan on Thursday, news agency AFP said across seven states and Delhi the BJP-SAD joint candidate, quoting the Pentagon. The GBU-43/B Massive KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress while the Congress bagged handed down a humiliat- Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), nicknamed the candidate Chandrima Bhattacha- three and the TMC and the ing defeat to the ruling Aam ‘Mother of All Bombs’, is a 21,600-pound, GPS- rya on Thursday won the by-poll JMM one each with all but two Aadmi Party(AAP), whose guided explosive. This is the first time that the from the Kanthi Dakshin Assembly of the seats being retained. nominee Harjeet Singh fin- US has used the MOAB bomb in combat. The constituency defeating her nearest Of the five seats won by the ished a distant third and even target of the bombings is believed to be the ISIS BJP rival Sourindra Mohan Jana by BJP, the party retained three lost its deposit. caves in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan. 42,526 votes. while it wrested the remain- The BJP wrested the Dhol- Bhattacharya got 8,000 votes ing two from the AAP in Delhi pur seat from the BSP with its 2% turnout in repoll in more than party candidate Diby- and the BSP in Rajasthan--Ra- candidate Shobha Rani Kush- endu Adhikari who had defeated jouri Garden and Dholpur wah defeating her nearest Con- Srinagar LS constituency Uttam Pradhan of CPI by 34,000 respectively. gress rival Banwari Lal Sharma votes in the 2016 Assembly elec- The BJP retained one seat by a record margin of 38,678 SRINAGAR: Only two per cent turnout was tion. This seat fell vacant after each in Madhya Pradesh, votes. The ruling BJP retained witnessed in repolling in 38 polling stations in Suvendu Adhikari resigned and Himachal Pradesh and Assam Dhemaji seat in Assam with its Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency, officials said. contested from Nandigram Assem- Mamata Banerjee at a function in Murshidabad on Thursday Pic/Mpost Chandrima Bhattacharya winning from Bandhavgarh, candidate Ranoj Pegu defeat- Repolling had been ordered at these polling bly seat in 2016. Suvendu is now the Bhoranj (SC) and Dhemaji ing his nearest Congress rival stations by the EC following large scale violence state transport minister. candidate in last year’s Assembly lenger of the TMC. our work in a more vigorous way.” respectively. Babul Sonowal by 9,285 votes. during Sunday’s polls for the prestigious seat. Chandrima Bhattacharya who election. Expressing happiness over her TMC secretary-general Partha Maintaining its hold, the In Madhya Pradesh, BJP The by-poll result will be declared on April was the law minister in Mamata Left Front-supported CPI party’s performance, Chief Min- Chatterjee said, “The result has ruling Congress in Karnataka retained the Bandhavgarh 15. Barring a stone pelting incident at Soibagh Banerjee’s cabinet between 2011- candidate Uttam Pradhan secured ister Mamata Banerjee said, “This shown that the politics of vendetta retained the Nanjangud and Assembly seat after defeating area in Budgam district, the situation was peace- 16 lost to Tanmay Bhattacharya in 17,423 votes, which is only 10 per is the win of Maa- Mati-Manush”. and communal polarisation by the Gundlupet Assembly seats in rival Congress by a margin of ful in the areas where the polling was held, the Dum Dum North Assembly seat. cent of the total votes polled. Accusing the BJP and the BJP and the RSS have been rejected which the party and the BJP over 25,000 votes. officials said. Miscreants pelted stones at polling Banerjee was upset over Bhat- In 2016, when the Left Front CPI-M of having an ‘understand- by the people of this state”. had played for high stakes. In Ater, Congress’ Hemant station at Soibagh but they were chased away by tacharya’s defeat which took place had fought Assembly elections in ing’, Banerjee said, “I have earlier On BJP’s improved perfor- It also retained the Ater seat Katare defeated BJP’s Arvind the security forces, they said. There was an alter- mainly because of infighting and alliance with the Congress, it had stated that the BJP and the CPI-M mance, state BJP president Dilip in Bhind district in MP by a Bhadoria by a margin of 857 cation between opposition National Congress assured her that she would be reha- secured 34.73 per cent votes. are working hand-in-glove. Some- Ghosh said: “The results show close margin of 857 votes. Ater votes. In Himachal Pradesh, and ruling PDP workers at Badran in Beerwah bilitated. Bhattacharya is now the Congress candidate Naba times they transfer votes to each that the BJP is the only party after had witnessed violence on the BJP retained the Bhoranj (SC) area over allegations of bogus voting, the offi- president of Trinamool Mahila Kumar Nanda managed to get only other. We do not do that. The the TMC whose vote share has polling day. Assembly seat. Dr Anil Dhi- cials said. MPOST Congress. 2,270 votes, which is just 1.3 per CPI-M does it and even at times the increased.” The TMC kept the Kanthi man defeated his nearest Con- The Left and Congress candi- cent of the total votes polled. Congress and the BJP do it as well”. The biggest losers in the by- Dakshin seat in West Bengal gress rival Promila Devi by 97 migrants missing as boat dates were relegated to the third The TMC has increased its vote On the BJP’s finishing second, election were the Left and the where the BJP finished second 8,290 votes. and fourth positions respectively. share by two per cent compared she said, “Who is in the second or Congress whose candidates have while the JMM retained Lit- JMM candidate Simon sinks off Libya Bhattacharya secured 95,369 to the 2016 Assembly polls when third position is not my concern. lost their deposits. The Left Front tipara (ST) Assembly seat in Marandi polled 65,551 votes votes while the BJP candidate its candidate had secured 93,359 The people once again extending and Congress, however, dubbed Jharkhand defeating ruling BJP. against 52,551 votes garnered TRIPOLI: At least 97 migrants went missing bagged 52,843 votes compared to votes. support to us shows that they liked the defeat as the result of ongoing Prime Minister Narendra by BJP’s Hemlal Murmu in after their boat sank today off the Libyan coast, 15,000 votes polled by the party BJP emerged as the main chal- our work. So we have to continue communal polarisation in the state. Modi hailed the performance Littipara(ST) in Jharkhand. a navy spokesman said. Survivors said those missing include 15 AFTER OPPN OUTCRY ON TAMPERING women and five children, General Ayoub Kacem said. He said the Libyan coast guard had rescued All top private telcos to blame for call drops a further 23 migrants of various African nation- GAUTAM LAHIRI alities just under 10 kilometres off the coast of SC asks Centre, EC if less communications between HOUSE PANEL REPORT 2 per cent benchmark, increas- Tripoli. The boat’s hull was completely destroyed a device and the network. The ing complaints on call drops and the survivors, all men, were found clinging NEW DELHI: A Parliamen- panel also observed that in case have been confirmed by sev- to a floating device, he said. AGENCIES EVMs are tamper-proof tary panel headed by BJP MP of the worst effected cells with eral test drives conducted by Anurag Sing Thakur has held more than 3 per cent drops, the the regulator from time to time. MPOST BUREAU all major private telecom oper- service providers did not meet The committee feels that ators responsible for the recent the benchmark in 16 License there are critical gaps in the In today’s harassment of common con- Service Areas under 2G for quality of service parameters NEW DELHI: The debate over the sumers due to the call drop the quarter ending December which need a review. A tech- paper possibility of tampering of EVMs on phenomenon. In a unani- 2016 (Aircel in 11, BSNL in nical paper on call drops in cel- Thursday echoed in the Supreme Court mous report presented to both one, TTSL (CDMA) in one, lular networks issued by Trai ... which decided to examine the alle- Houses of Parliament on the Telenor in two and Vodafone observes that the electromag- CITY gations that these machines were not second last day of the Session, in one). In case of 3G, the same averaging the service areas as netic factor is responsible for “foolproof” without a paper trail. the committee said that one of happened in the worst affected a whole does not give a realis- 51.4 per cent call drops while ANGRY PASSENGERS BLOCK RAIL AT NANGI 4 The apex court’s decision came on the major reasons for call drops areas. tic picture of services quality, 36.9 % are attributable to con- a petition filed by Mayawati-led Bahu- is that most service providers The committee reported as factors such as population sumer faults. NATION jan Samaj Party (BSP), which after the did not meet the benchmark that the major limitation of the density, vehicular traffic, hilly However, the House panel SC NOTICE TO CENTRE, RAJ ON DOCS’ PLEA 5 drubbing in the recent Uttar Pradesh for ensuring better services to mechanism of average assess- terrain etc are not uniform was not convinced by these Assembly elections, has claimed large consumers. ment is that it does not provide across a liscence service area, argument. On the contrary, it EDIT scale tampering of EVMs. For better services, tele- information about disparities the panel pointed out. said that while holding con- A bench of Justices J Chelameswar com operators are supposed to in performance between differ- In spite of claims by tele- sumers at fault, Trai has not PILLAR OF STRENGTH & STABILITY 8 and Abdul Nazeer issued notices to the install the Base Transceiver Sta- ent areas or cities such as rural com operators that their per- undertaken any specific study Centre and the Election Commission of almost every political party has pro- tion (BTS), a type of network or urban areas. The method of formance on call drops is well to identify the factors that are INTERNATIONAL India (ECI) asking them to respond to tested against the use of EVMs, senior equipment that facilitates wire- assessment of call drops and within telecom watchdog Trai’s responsible. TRUMP SAYS NATO NO LONGER OBSOLETE 11 the plea challenging the use of EVMs advocate Kapil Sibal said Congress without a paper trail. will also intervene in the matter say- No knowledge of Jadhav’s whereabouts, Now, Justice BUSINESS “Technically, we agree that any tech- ing “every technology can be hacked” nology can be tampered with, but you and this was a cause of serious concern. Karnan asks CJI, INDIA TO BUILD PIPELINE TO BANGLADESH 13 have to have sufficient grounds for rais- Sibal’s submission assumed signifi- working to get him back: MEA ing doubts, the court told senior coun- cance as Punjab Chief Minister Ama- SPORT sel P Chidambaram, who was appearing rinder Singh, at a function here, was on MPOST BUREAU but we can’t reveal the steps that 6 judges to appear for BSP, in an oral observation. Wednesday categorical that he had no will be taken to achieve it,” the 100 & COUNTING 15 “The EVM itself was introduced problem with the EVMs. NEW DELHI: India has no MEA said. before him to stop practices and larger evils like His colleague and senior Congress knowledge of former navy “We are in touch with Pak- KOLKATA: A defiant Calcutta booth capturing and others. This is leader M Veerappa Moily had in per- officer Kulbhushan Jadhav’s istan through our High Com- High Court Judge Justice C S FOR ADVERTISING a work in progress, the court, which sonal remarks also said that going back location in Pakistan or his con- mission on this immensely Karnan on Thursday asked the kindly contact at 9810195709 fixed the matter for further hearing on to the ballot paper would be a regres- dition, the Ministry of Exter- important issue,” it said. Chief Justice of India and six or May 8, said. sive step. nal Affairs said on Thursday The issue has triggered fresh judges of the Supreme Court, [email protected] The matter came up for hearing While reminding Sibal that the and asserted that the govern- tension in Indo-Pak ties and who have issued contempt before the apex court a day after the EVMs were introduced when Congress ment is making all efforts to India has warned Pakistan of notice to him, to appear before FOR SUBSCRIPTION ECI threw an “open challenge” to politi- was in power, the top court directed the get him back. and sabotage” activities. the “consequences” Jadhav’s him at his “residential court” kindly contact at 8800854665 cal parties and experts to come and try Centre and ECI to respond to BSP’s 46-year-old Jadhav has “India has no knowledge of hanging could have on their on April 28. Justice Karnan or to hack the EVMs and show that they petition within three weeks after Chi- been awarded death sentence Kulbhushan Jadhav’s location ties and vowed to go “out of claimed that the seven judges [email protected] can be tampered with. dambaram raised doubts over the accu- by a Pakistani military court on and his condition. We are mak- the way” to save him amid per- of the bench have insulted him While Chidambaram claimed that racy of voting through EVMs only. charges of alleged “espionage ing all efforts to get him back vasive outrage in the country. “wantonly and deliberately and with malafide intention”. He said the judges have been asked to defend themselves Adityanath scraps quota for pvt Women can retain maiden against the charge of violating the SC/ST Prevention of Atroci- ties Act, levelled by him. Jus- medical/ dental colleges in UP names in passports: Modi tice Karnan has been insisting that he is being discriminated MPOST BUREAU On the free cooking gas dis- against because he is a dalit. OUR CORRESPONDENT A task force to stop illegal tribution project launched last Addressing journalists at his possession of government land MUMBAI: Prime Minister year under the Ujjwala scheme, residence Justice Karnan said, LUCKNOW: The Yogi Adity- and taking appropriate action Narendra Modi on Thursday Modi said, “The government “On 28.04.2017 at 11.30 AM the anath Government in Uttar against the land mafia has also announced that women are free has set a target of covering as Hon’ble 7 judges as mentioned Pradesh has decided to end been constituted. to retain their maiden names in many as 5 crore people from above will appear before me at quota based reservations in The BJP government in their passports now after the BPL families over the next my Rosedale Residential Court private medical colleges and Uttar Pradesh is also plan- marriage. two years. Within a year of its and give their views regarding dental colleges in the state. The ning to organise mass wed- Stating that he wanted launch, the scheme has already quantum of punishment for CM has passed an order to do dings for poor girls belonging women to be at the centre of benefited 2 crore women.” the violation of the Scheduled away with the quota for candi- to religious minorities, in an the developmental schemes, Under the LPG subsidy Castes and Scheduled Tribes dates belonging to Scheduled apparent attempt by the Chief Modi said his government is woman of the house to be the surrender campaign, already Atrocities Act.” Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Minister to shed his Hindu working in different ways to priority in all of its develop- 1.2 crore people have volun- He passed the “suo motu Other Backward Class. hardliner image. empower them through vari- ment schemes, he added. tarily given up their benefits, judicial order” from his resi- The UP Government is “Chief Minister Yogi Adity- ous schemes like Mudra and Citing various women-ori- he added. dence which, he said, has now also planning to revamp the State government officials cards printed by the Akhilesh anath has given his consent to Ujjwala, among others. ented schemes launched by his Praising women for their become his “make-shift court”. education system in the state. have been directed to conduct Yadav government as they fea- mass weddings of poor girls “From now onwards, government, the Prime Minis- entrepreneurial spirit, Modi In the signed order, Justice Instead of class 6, the govern- a fresh survey of BPL families tured a photograph of the for- belonging to minority com- women will not have to change ter said the maternity leave for said wherever women are Karnan said that on March 31 ment schools in UP will now in the state and also to prepare mer Chief Minister. munities and we have included their names in the passport the women has been extended given an opportunity, they have he had “pronounced a judge- introduce English subject from a new list in accordance with The new Aadhaar-linked it in the 100 days’ programme after their marriage,” Modi told now to 26 weeks from the pres- proved that they are two steps ment wherein the Hon’ble 7 nursery class. the latest survey. ration cards will also have sil- of the state government,” Min- a gathering of the Indian Mer- ent 12 weeks while another ahead of the men. judges are accused under the The chief minister has also Earlier, the Uttar Pradesh icon chips and barcodes. It ister of State for Minorities chants Chambers’ ladies wing scheme provides for the trans- The biggest contributors to Scheduled Castes and Sched- ordered a probe into the ration government had decided to not will also have details of the Affairs Mohsin Raza said on over a video conference. fer of Rs 6,000 to women, who the dairy and livestock sectors uled Tribes Atrocities Act, card distribution policy. distribute over 60 lakh ration beneficiary. Thursday. The government wants the chose to deliver in hospitals. are women, he said. 1989.” MPOST MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 14 April, 2017 2 mp town Add some flower touch in your summer wardrobe Summer calls for the most vibrant and colourful outfits to make a fashion statement. Try florals this season and stand out in the crowd

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The research team took be a two day event of extravaganza A new study has found that exercise on multiple blood samples after eating or empty stomach is better for your health in fasting and after exercising.The research- for visitors to relish and indulge in the the long term. The study analysed effects ers also collected fat tissue samples imme- local, national and international cuisines of eating versus fasting on gene expres- diately before and one hour after walking. Here’s why people have different served by Top Food Trucks in Delhi-NCR. sion in adipose (fat) tissue in response Gene expression in the adipose tis- The event will offer plethora of fun and to exercise. sue differed significantly in the two trials. persona on social media sites entertaining activities for all with activi- After eating, adipose tissue “is busy The expression of two genes, PDK4 ties like food partner hunt, Delhi craft responding to the meal and a bout of exer- and HSL, increased when the men fasted cise at this time will not stimulate the same and exercised and decreased when they INDIVIDUALS’ different social net- in Canada. beer carnival, rain dance concert and (beneficial) changes in adipose tissue”, ate before exercising. The rise in PDK4 working profile on sites like Face- For the research, the team com- live performances by Jassi Gill and Bab- explained corresponding author of the likely indicates that stored fat was used to book, Twitter, and LinkedIn stem piled information on over 100,000 bal Rai on 14th and MTV Coke studio study Dylan Thompson from University fuel metabolism during exercise instead from a desire to fit within the dis- social media users by utilising About. fame Goonj Band on 15th. of Bath in Britain. of carbohydrates from the recent meal. tinctive culture or etiquette of each me – a site that acts as a social media WHEN: April 14 – 15 “This means that exercise in a fasted HSL typically increases when adi- site, say researchers, including one of directory – where users volunteer their WHERE: Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium state might provoke more likely to blunt long-term adipose tis- pose tissue uses stored energy to support Indian-origin. own profiles, making it an extremely TIMING: 11 am – 9 pm favourable changes in sue adaptation to regular exercise,” the increased activity, such as during exercise, The findings showed that users are reliable dataset. adipose tissue, and researchers noted in the study published Thompson said. These results reinforce not explicitly modifying their profile, Upon analysing the profile pic- THROUGH THE EYES OF this could be ben- in the American Journal of Physiology – the view that “adipose tissue often faces but rather subconsciously adapting the tures and biography information pro- eficial for health Endocrinology and Metabolism. competing challenges,” Thompson wrote. behaviour modelled to fit in. vided by these users, the team also YAMUNA in the long term,” The study participants were a group “This is the first study to show that “Despite our best efforts, we do still found some surprising differences in Witness the beauty of the capital city Thompson added. of overweight males who walked for 60 feeding prior to acute exercise affects post- fit stereotypes of gender and age in the how different demographics portray through the eyes of Yamuna by being a “We propose minutes at 60 per cent maximum oxygen exercise adipose tissue gene expression,” way we tailor our persona,” said Nis- themselves. part of the Kathak production, a classi- IANS that feeding is consumption on an empty stomach the study said. hanth Sastry, Senior Lecturer at King’s The results showed that women cal dance form by Shivani Varma. This College London. were less likely to wear corrective eye- For instance, a photo of someone’s wear, like reading glasses, in their pro- is the story of Delhi through the eyes of colourful Starbucks drink may be pop- file pictures and users under the age of the Yamuna, who predates this gath- ular on Instagram, but the same image 25 were less likely to be smiling in their ering that is this city and still watches post to LinkedIn would be frowned profile picture. silently from the sidelines. This produc- upon. “Social media consumes an tion is based on text written by Pavan K. “The users tend to portray them- increasingly large portion of our Varma. selves differently in these different lives. Therefore, understanding how worlds,” added Dongwon Lee, Asso- we interact with each other on social WHEN: April 16 ciate Professor at the Pennsylvania media is important to understand- WHERE: CD Deshmukh Auditorium, IIC State University. ing who we are in the online world, TIMING: 7pm The findings will be presented at and how we relate to each other in the International AAAI Conference virtual but still meaningful ways,” ATMA RATI on Web and Social Media (ICWSM) Sastry added. IANS Modern individual indulges in self-explo- ration, self-reflection, self-actualization and of course selfies. A classical dance presentation ‘Atma Rati’ by Dr Dimple Kaur aims to show how the psychological view of Gita is still relevant in the mod- AIMING FOR THE MOON ern context, and the learnings from Gita OUR CORRESPONDENT and recognition has come her way for need not be larger than life as por- her three solo exhibitions held at Alli- trayed but can be inculcated in simple apturing all the 28 phases of ance Françoise, Chandigarh; Lalit Kala day to day acts. the moon over a period of one Akademi, New Delhi and National Cen- WHEN: April 18 WHERE: Stein Audito- year, at various locations in tre for Performing Arts (NCPA); Mum- rium, IHC TIMING: 7 pm the city beautiful Chandigarh, bai on ‘Flowers and Ice – Fragrance of Cphotographer Madhu Pandit displays her Eternity’. She also bagged top honours in EASTER CELEBRATIONS romance with the moon at ‘Mehnaaz – “Chandigarh in the monsoon” contest by Enjoy an Easter themed indulgent Sunday The Moon’ – an ode to her love – mysti- the Chandigarh Administration in Sep- brunch painstakingly curated by culinary cal, spiritual and poetic. tember 2007. It is the journey of a conceptual pho- while shooting the Moon with the preci- Madhu is a professional photographer masters at award winning multi cuisine tographer who has captured canvases that sion of her camera. Her endeavor is that whose works range from industrial and restaurant, Tamra. Featuring an organic leave everyone amazed. ‘Mehnaaz’ is her every visitor should enjoy the works and advertising photo shoots to still and art. In egg counter for live cooking, grills, a kid’s latest theme, where the Moon is her muse. decipher his or her relationship with the her pursuit of excellence, Madhu herself buffet, classic Easter puddings and an Madhu’s love affair with the moon dates moon through them. has attended Photography Workshops at interactive dessert counter, Tamra is the back to her childhood but picked up pas- ‘Mehnaaz’ has been exhibited at the Manohar Desai National Institute of Pho- perfect place to treat yourselves and sion and pace in the last 12 months. Art gallery of the Chandigarh Museum tography, a Fashion Photography Work- On display at the India International and National Centre for Performing shop with Vikram Bawa, Fashion and your loved ones to an Easter brunch! Centre (IIC) are 34 art works of this pro- Arts (NCPA); Mumbai (January 2016) Portfolio workshop with Tarun Khaiwal WHEN: April 16 fessional photographer that beckon the where it has received a lot of appreci- at Mumbai and Photography and Photo WHERE: Shangri La’s Eros Hotel Delhi residents to come and experience ation. Madhu’s earlier works have also Journalism Workshop with Raghu Rai at TIMING: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm her spiritual and metaphysical journey been acknowledged across the spectrum Chandigarh. 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IN MURSHIDABAD CM to induct Chandrima State govt sanctions Rs 24 cr to prevent soil erosion OUR CORRESPONDENT problem in Murshidabad. At Bhattacharya in Cabinet least 100 villages have been KOLKATA: The state washed away by the river. OUR CORRESPONDENT elect the chairperson and seven government has sanctioned Rs Debobrata Bandyopadhyay, working committee members 24 crore to prevent soil erosion hailing from Murshidabad, KOLKATA: Chief Minister of the party. The organisational in eight vulnerable areas in was also the Irrigation minister Mamata Banerjee has congratulated election is held once in every five Murshidabad after the Centre in the Left Front government, the people of Kanthi Dakshin years. He said the names of the refused to sanction funds for tried to convince Jyoti Basu Assembly constituency after electoral college members would the construction and repairing to take up the issue with the TMC candidate’s victory in the be announced on April 17. It may of embankments. Centre to take proper measures bypolls. Banerjee said Chandrima be mentioned that in the last core This was decided at the to take up projects to check soil to prevent soil erosion. Bhattacharya, who won the bypoll, committee meeting held in March, administrative review meeting erosion in Murshidabad for the As a stop gap measure, the would be once again inducted Mamata Banerjee had requested held in Murshidabad on past 20 years. The matter has Left Front government had into her Cabinet of ministers. party leaders not to leave the city Thursday. The meeting was also been discussed during put boulders that finally did Bhattacharya was made a minister on April 21. presided over by Chief Minister my recent meeting with Prime more harm than good. Nimtita of state for health, law and judicial From 11 am to 1 pm, Mamata Banerjee. Basudeb Minister Narendra Modi and I Rajbari, where the shooting of affairs after she won the Assembly nomination papers will be filed. Bandyopadhyay, Chief have requested him to release Jalsaghar, directed by Satyajit election in 2011 from Dum Dum This will be followed by the Secretary and Home Secretary funds for the same.” Ray took place, has nearly been North seat. However, she lost the scrutiny of the nomination papers. Malay De were also present. She added: “The state washed away by the river. seat in 2016 Assembly election to The election will be held between Ways and means to government had already given River Bhagirathi has CPM’s Tanmoy Bhattacharya. 2 pm and 5 pm and the results will prevent erosion was one of the a clearance for the Kandi changed its course over the Expressing her satisfaction over be out by 6 pm. Roy also said that important issues discussed in Master Plan and now Rs 24 years and every time the Chandrima’s victory, she said: “We an ordinary member who is not the meeting. crore has been allotted to check change took place it washed are thankful to people for voting a member of the electoral college Banerjee said: “The state soil erosion in 81 vulnerable away innumerable number Chandrima. She is a good worker can file nomination for the post of government has been asking areas in Murshidabad.” of villages causing mass-scale and I was hurt when she was a working committee member too. the Centre to allot Rs 700 crore Soil erosion is a very serious death and destruction. defeated in 2016 Assembly. I will Party leaders said Mamata make her a minister in Baishak.” Banerjee would be unanimously The defeat of Chandrima elected as the chairperson. The Record 10,615 Bhattacharya and Manish Gupta main thrust will be the Panchayat New Town gears up had pained Banerjee considerably election scheduled to be held million power though her party got a landslide in 2018. This will be followed victory by winning 211 out of 294 by the Lok Sabha election in for Poila Baishakh units supplied to seats in 2016 Assembly election. 2019. Party leaders felt that the The main reason for the defeat of Trinamool Congress would try to OUR CORRESPONDENT its 31L consumers both the leaders was infighting. bag maximum number of seats in An angling Both were defeated by CPI(M) Bengal. KOLKATA: Housing festival, called in FY ’17: CESC candidates. Bhattacharya was Also, a strategy will have to be Infrastructure Development defeated by Tanmoy Bhattacharya found out to counter the growth Corporation (HIDCO) Catch-n- Release OUR CORRESPONDENT and Gupta was defeated by Sunaj of BJP. Party leaders said party will organise a series of will be held at Eco Chakraborty. Gupta has been made workers had already been asked to programmes including mouth KOLKATA: Ahead of Bengali a Rajya Sabha member already. The increase their contact with people watering lunch and dinner and Park on Friday Nabobarsho, CESC said on seat fell vacant after actor-turned- and to ensure that development musical programmes as well to encourage Thursday that during FY ’17 politician Mithun Chakraborty work is carried out properly. The as discussion on the future of those who enjoy that just got over, it had supplied resigned. Panchayat and Rural development Bengali cinema to celebrate the a record 10,615 million units of Meanwhile, the organisational department has received Rs 2,000 Bengali New Year. fishing. The power to its 31 lakh consumers. election of the Trinamool Congress crore for strengthening 3,000 odd An angling festival Catch-n- angling festival It is approximately 135 million will be held on April 21, Mukul gram panchayats in the state and Release will be held at Eco units higher than the previous Roy, party’s vice-president said on the leaders have been asked to Park on Friday to encourage will be held in year. CESC also confirmed Thursday. oversee the work and make people those who enjoy fishing. The two phases, that the maximum demand Roy said the election would be aware of the work that are being angling festival will be held in on a day — 2059 MW — was held at Netaji Indoor Stadium to carried out by the panchayats. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Berhampore on Thursday PIC/MPOST two phases, between 9 am to between 9 am to successfully met on April 27, 12 noon and 1 pm to 4 pm. The 12 noon and 1 2016. It is heartening that CIVIC BODY ELECTION participants will have to bring supply faults were down by 25 their own fishing rods and bait. pm to 4 pm percent during the year. Allow exchange of demonetised There will be special food FY ’17, according to the festival Rashe Boshe Nababarsha April 15. Speakers will include CESC spokesman, was a year Darjeeling braces where lip-smacking dishes will Anindya Chatterjee, Barun of technological innovations. notes, HC tells I-T department be served from April 14 to 16 at Chanda and Mahua Halder, Currently, 30 percent of its OUR CORRESPONDENT house and at present, are lying in taking a decision as to what café Ekante. followed by the screening of consumers are paying their bills for triangular fight with the I-T department. has to be done with the seized The restaurant, renamed Anindya Chatterjee’s Open Tee through the latest e-service. KOLKATA: The Calcutta On Thursday, the court demonetised notes which were by Chief Minister Mamata Bioscope. Around 50 percent of CESC High Court on Thursday gave ordered the exchange of the lying with them. Banerjee, has become very New Town is fast becoming consumers are applying for AMITAVA BANERJEE National Liberation Front an order allowing exchange of demonetised notes. According to legal experts, popular among foodies and a major centre for cultural additional air-condition loads (GNLF) might forge an alliance demonetised notes that were It may be mentioned that Thursday’s order of the High advance booking on special activities and many from also through the e-service DARJEELING: With the with the TMC, feel political seized by the Income Tax the petitioner had pleaded that Court may give a way out to days is done well ahead of the Kolkata visit Nazrul Tirtha route. During FY’17, CESC West Bengal State Election observers. In the last Assembly department. the verdict, stating whether the the agencies. occasion. There will be baul and Rabindra Tirtha regularly welcomed as many as 80,000 Commission releasing a press elections TMC, JAP and The I-T department had seized money was unaccounted It may be mentioned that songs and special musical to watch cultural events. Eco new consumers and confirmed note regarding elections in 7 GNLF had forged an alliance seized notes worth Rs 2.5 for, is yet to be out. Thus, the on March 10, Alipore Court programmes at café Ekante too. Park has become the most that the target of providing new Urban Local Bodies in May, in the Hills. The coalition had crore from the house of a city demonetised currency that has had issued directives to the A unique numismatics and important destination for both Darjeeling Hills is all set to managed to make a sizeable businessman. been seized will be of no use if Chief Judicial Magistrate hobby exhibition will be held domestic and foreign tourists. In keeping witness a triangular fight in the dent in the GJM’s support base A case in this connection it is not exchanged when the to keep a watch over the at Nazrul Tirtha between April There will be cultural Municipal elections. with the GJM’s winning margin had been initiated in a lower verdict will be given. exchange of demonetised 14 and 16. The exhibition has programmes at New Town with advanced Incidentally Darjeeling, dipping down by around 50%. court. Before the lower Different investigatingnotes worth Rs 5 lakh that evoked great response among Business Club and Swapno practices, CESC Kurseong and Mirik This time, however, JAP court gave its verdict, the agencies across the country the Criminal Investigation the collectors of old coins and Bhor, the senior citizen’s park. municipalities in the has decided to go at it alone. businessman had moved High had seized demonetised notes Department (CID) had seized its selected audience. There will be cultural show at installed 10,000 Darjeeling district; Kalimpong Speaking at the sidelines of the Court pleading permission following the Centre’s decision from the accused in Khadim A discussion, titled New the houseboat restaurant as smart meters municipality in the Kalimpong first general body meeting of to exchange the demonetised to ban Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 owner Partha Roy Burman’s Horizons of Bangla Cinema, well to celebrate the Bengali district; Raiganj in the Uttar the North Bengal Development notes that were seized from his notes and they were clueless abduction case. will be held at Nazrul Tirtha on Ne w Year. during the year Dinajpur district; Domkal Council Harka Bahadur in Murshidabad and Pujali Chettri, president, JAP stated: connections within a day has municipality in South 24 “We will go at it alone in the 1,204 km environment-friendly been achieved. The number Parganas will tentatively go to Municipal elections. Our main Fire scare at Eden Gardens of CESC customers using the polls on May 14. rival is the GJM. The Morcha roads without bitumen e-platform now exceeds 8 lakh The official notification for will resurrect the Gorkhaland OUR CORRESPONDENT Bengal (CAB) to take up the job and more and more citizens are the elections will be released demand even in the Municipal accordingly. Recommendation KOLKATA: The state government has taken opting for e-services every day. on April 17. The date of elections. However for the KOLKATA: A fire broke out in will be given to take up necessary up a project to construct environment- Around 30 percent of CESC counting has been fixed on Municipal elections we will an air-conditioning machine in work immediately and steps also friendly roads, stretching over 1,204 km payments are now received in May 17 and the entire process fight for civic issues like the Press Box at Eden Gardens have to be taken for permanent e-mode, which is the highest will be completed by May 19. drinking water, roads, sewerage just ahead of the Kolkata Knight solutions to such problems.” across the state. Initially, the work has nationally. “The Model Code of Conduct system. We want to establish a Riders and Kings XI Punjab According to an officer of been taken up as a pilot project in West The technological will come into force with different political culture in the match on Thursday. the state fire and emergency Midnapore and Birbhum. Around 50 km improvement to strengthen immediate effect. Expressing Hills.” Incidentally Chettri is Sovan Chatterjee, the state department, the fire broke road will be constructed in each of the distribution has been his ‘apprehension’ over the law the vice-president of the NBDC Fire and Emergency Services out in the ducts of a spilt air- two districts. Bitumen will not be used enormous, with CESC having and order situation in Hills, which is chaired by Goutam minister, visited the spot soon conditioner in the Press Box at installed during FY’17 more state Election Commissioner Deb. The TMC, meanwhile, has after receiving the news and around 7.40 pm. Smoke started in these environment-friendly roads and than 1,00,000 miniature circuit Sovan Chatterjee at Eden Gardens instead, coal mix, discarded plastic and fly AK Singh said that the central launched a campaign against examined the entire situation. on Thursday billowing out of the duct of boxes. force could be deployed to both the GJM run GTA and Chatterjee said: “It is impor- the AC and there were electric ash will be utilised to construct them. The Replacing 20,000 ensure a better security during the Municipalities alleging tant whether the fire is a minor incidents of fire in the stadium sparks. It led to panic among the state Panchayat and Rural Development distribution boxes in FY’17 the polls. The Darjeeling, of widespread corruption or a major one. We have to take in future.” journalists who had gone there to was also a part of CESC’s Kurseong, Mirik and and failures. Darjeeling with steps accordingly to ensure safety He further added: cover the match. department has taken up the project. The modernisation programme. Kalimpong municipalities are 32 wards has 62829 voters; and security of around 1 lakh “Protection of lakhs of people Officers of the state fire and pilot project will be completed within the Commenting on ease of bill expected to witness a triangular Kurseong with 20 voters has a people who are watching the has to be ensured. The next emergency services department next few months while the work of 1,204 km payments, the spokesman fight between the Trinamool voter strength of 20748; Mirik match. I took DG Fire along with match is on April 15. Thus, after sprayed dry chemical powder, might get completed in 2017-18 fiscal itself. added that during FY’17, Congress, Jan Andolan Party with 9 wards has 8875 voters me to Eden Gardens and asked proper reccee of the stadium, which is used to extinguish CESC sent out 37.5 million (JAP) and the Gorkha Janmukti and Kalimpong with 23 wards him to observe and find out what our observation will be given flames. The fire was extinguished OUR CORRESPONDENT bills, its meter readers having Morcha (GJM) The Gorkha has 49403 voters. needed to be done to prevent any to the Cricket Association of in 5 minutes. visited more than 3.1 million homes and establishments every month. There has been N Bengal tea production a noticeable improvement in billing accuracy as well (over hit by dry spell Weekend fiesta at Lal Dighi 99 percent). In keeping with advanced OUR CORRESPONDENT KOLKATA: Tea production in North It was a dream of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation along practices, CESC installed Bengal this year so far had been hit by with state tourism and culture and 10,000 smart meters during KOLKATA: Lal Dighi, the heritage CM to set up a stall on information departments will throw the year. Another 25,000 smart the continiuing dry spell causing loss waterbody situated adjacent to the an open space beside the waterbody meters, advanced and useful, in crop both in Dooars and Darjeeling, Writers’ Building, is soon going to be the bank of Lal Dighi for the carnival. The tourists and local are ready for installation during according to industry experts. “Tea one of the favourite destinations for where people would people will enjoy theatre, soiree or other the current year. production in north Bengal has been Kolkatans as it would host a weekend get to taste various cultural functions. Two pioneering hit by the absolutely dry heat wave cultural fiesta and offer popular Bengali It was also learnt that a makeshift technological installations were dishes from April 15. Bengali cuisines stage will be erected to accommodate completed by CESC during which is causing severe crop loss in The Kolkata Municipal Corporation artists or theatre groups for their FY’17. Dooars”, former India Tea Association has renovated Lal Dighi and its adjoining on weekends. Mayor Sovan Chatterjee weekend performances. The KMC The unique underground chairman and managing director and areas at an approximate cost of Rs 25 during his visit to Lal Dighi on has given a facelift to the water-body CESC substation, to meet the chief executive officer of Goodricke A crore. A stall named as ‘Dyakho-Rey’ Thursday said the stall will not only to attract tourists. The civic body has growing power demand in Park N Singh said. Singh said the situation by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offer traditional Bengali dishes but will installed six coloured fountains which Circus area, has drawn much has been inaugurated which will offer also reflect traditional Bengal culture will be operational from the evening. appreciation. was even worse in Darjeeling. various delicacies to the people. This is which people from other parts of the The trees around Lal Dighi will be CESC engineers also took a “Darjeeling is even worse. Only 15 per a gift to the city dwellers on the occasion country will be able to see once they visit decorated with lights to add on to the leading role in the development cent production has been recorded of Bengali New Year. the place. Various cultural programmes beauty of the place. “The weekend and design of this underground in March as compared to that of It was a dream of the Chief Minister will be conducted at Lal Dighi on every carnival on the bank of Lal Dighi will be substation. same month last year”, he said. He to set up a stall on the bank of Lal Dighi Saturday and Sunday respectively. the most crowd-pulling event of the city. Another technological where people would get to taste various Like Park Street carnival, Lal Dighi It was the dream of the Chief Minister achievement during the added that till mid-April crop loss in Bengali cuisines. After attending an will attract visitors on the weekends. who inspired to undertake the project. year was the design and Darjeeling was close to 40-50% lower administrative meeting in Murshidabad, Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials We will make sure people who will visit installation of the city’s first Banerjee said that cultural programmes are working on the project to give it a the spot to enjoy their weekends won’t containerised GIS substation than that of last year. AGENCIES Mayor Sovan Chatterjee at the event would be organised here at Laldighi final touch. Mayor also added that the be disappointed,” the Mayor said. at Nager Bazar. 4 city mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 14 April, 2017 ‘BOUNTY’ REMARK TMC leader’s murder: Locals burn houses of ‘suspects’ OUR CORRESPONDENT along with his bodyguard when some TMC takes out miscreants shot at him. The victim Zahir Seikh was KOLKATA: The neighbours of the received bullet injury on his head and retuning home when a slain Trinamool Congress leader Zahir was declared brought dead after being Seikh ransacked the houses of local taken to a hospital. According to the few miscreants shot at rallies in Howrah people who they believe were involved preliminary investigation, police sus- him from close range. in the murder of Seikh. pect that the accused were familiar to Tension prevailed at Ketugram- the victim. Police said that the victim Though the connection -I Gram Panchayat of East Burdwan was shot from behind. hasn’t yet been on Thursday morning. It was learnt However, no one has been arrested that the mob also set a few houses on in this connection yet. The accused fled ascertained, sources fire. The incident took place on late the spot leaving Sheikh on the road said political rivalry Wednesday night. Two motorcycles lying in a pool of blood. Alarmed by Preliminary investigation suggested ing to create trouble before the Pan- that were parked outside two houses the noise of a gunshot, villagers rushed that a political rivalry might have led chayat election scheduled in 2018. might have led to were also gutted in the fire. Fire tenders to the spot and found Sheikh lying on to the murder of the leader. Senior They were trying to weaken the organ- the murder were swung into action to douse the the road. A large police contingent Trinamool Congress leaders visited isational strengths of the party as the flame. Zahir, President of Ketugram-I went to the spot and began an inves- the area and condemned the killing. victim was instrumental in strength- the area as tension prevails at Ketu- Gram Panchayat, was returning home tigation. The cause of murder is yet to They alleged that CPI(M) and BJP ening the organisation. gram. Police are conducting raids to from a local salon on a motorcycle be ascertained. had formed an alliance and were try- A police picket has been set up in nab the culprits. Angry passengers block rail at Nangi

OUR CORRESPONDENT nal Investigation Department (CID) initiated a probe in this KOLKATA: The Trinamool connection and if necessary, station over trains running late daily Congress held rallies in How- Yogesh will be questioned by rah protesting against the “pro- the investigating agency. vocative” statement of BJP Yuva However, there was no traf- The mob, mainly comprising daily passengers, were irked over trains running late which Morcha leader Yogesh Varsh- fic congestion during the rally ney announcing Rs 11 lakh as the Howrah Traffic Police resulted in overcrowding, thus leading to chances of increased number of accidents for beheading Chief Minister made an elaborate arrange- Mamata Banerjee. ment to avoid traffic snarls OUR CORRESPONDENT ther delay when the trains run Arup Roy, the state Coop- caused out of the rallies. The The demonstration turned violent late. We drew the attention of erative minister and MLA vehicles were diverted through KOLKATA: Tension ran high when the police chased the protesters the senior railways officials from Central Howrah Assem- an alternate thoroughfare. at Nangi railway station on and lathi-charged to disperse the irate but nothing happened,” a pas- bly Constituency, headed the It may be mentioned that the Sealdah-Budge Budge senger alleged. rally that started from Shib- intellectuals of the city had section on Thursday morn- mob. The mob also pelted stones at the Passengers also said that a pur Tram Deport and ended raised their voice against such ing after a mob ransacked the police. Angry over police action, the mass petition was submitted at Bangabashi crossing. a “provocative” statement stations master’s room and to the DRM of Sealdah sta- Another rally was held that was passed against the vandalised the ticket counter. mob also ransacked a car which was tion demanding the increase near Dobson Road in Howrah Chief Minister. On Wednesday, The trouble broke out after parked near the station. Passengers in frequency of trains. and it was headed by Lakshmi even Parliament had strongly the railway police resorted claimed that a woman passenger Railway authorities Ratan Shukla, the Minister of condemned the statement say- to lathi-charge on the pas- alleged that the driver and the State of Youth Services and ing that the state government sengers and local people was injured when police resorted to guard of the local train were Sports department and MLA was free to take legal action who were demonstrating at lathi-charge manhandled by the passen- from North Howrah Assembly against the leader. Trinamool the station protesting against gers. Railways have lodged a constituency. Congress members raised the late running of train. The complaint with the police and Most of the members, May- the issue in both the Houses. local people alleged late run- alleged that the train came to at 8.09 am but it reached the urged the police to go through ors-in-Council and Council- All major parties and the ning of trains during office the station around 30 minutes station around 8.35 am, caus- the CCTV footages and iden- lors of the Howrah Municipal government had condemned hours has become a regular late. As a result of late run- ing resentment among a sec- tify those who damaged pub- Corporation took part in the the statement. phenomenon as a result of ning of trains, accidents often tion of passengers. lic property. rally. Stating it as a serious mat- which trains often remain take place as most trains are “We reach office late due “More than 90 percent Besides thousands of party ter, BSP supremo Mayawati overcrowded. the irate mob. The mob also to lathi-charge. overcrowded. to a regular late running of of our trains run on time. workers and supporters, many had said: “BJP should not just A section of the com- pelted stones at the police. The incident disrupted On Thursday morning, the trains in this section. We have We are trying to achieve common people joined the condemn the act but should muters staged a rail block- Angry over police action, the train services for nearly first two compartments of the to wait for nearly one hour in 100 percent in this regard. rallies. They shouted slogans also take action.” While react- ade and agitated against the the mob also ransacked a car four hours. The demonstra- Sealdah-bound Budge Budge the morning. If one misses People may have grievances against the BJP Yuva Morcha ing on the issue Jaya Bachchan late running. The demonstra- which was parked near the tion started at around 8.35 local stopped before entering the train that departs the sta- but they should not take law leader and demanded exem- had said that there was a need tion turned violent when the station. Passengers claimed am when the Sealdah-bound the Nangi station as commut- tion at 7.14 am, the passen- in their own hands,” a spokes- plary punishment of the leader. to take aggressive steps for the police chased the protesters that a woman passenger was Budge Budge local arrived at ers put up a rail block. The gers have to wait for the next person of the Eastern Rail- Meanwhile, the Crimi- protection of women. and lathi-charged to disperse injured when police resorted the station. The local residents train was scheduled to arrive train till 8.09 am. There is fur- ways said. Cop roughed up by drunk youth, aides Three mowed down by train while trying to save PATIENT FOR A GLIMPSE KOLKATA: An assistant sub-inspector of police was beaten up by a drunken man and his associ- friend who fell off from train while taking selfies ates while he was conducting a check at Gopal Nagar area on late Wednesday night. Police said OUR CORRESPONDENT three became nervous and somehow that the victim Adhir Mondal, an assistant sub- One of the four managed couldn’t jump aside. They were hit by inspector, was performing his duty on the KOLKATA: In a tragic incident, three to jump off the rail tracks the train and were killed at the spot. Chakdah-Bongaon Road. He stopped a youth youth were killed after being hit by a but the rest became Hundreds of people gathered at sub-urban train when they were run- the spot. Police sent the bodies of the in Gopal Nagar as he was in an inebriated state ning along the track to save a friend nervous and a train three youth for post-mortem while the and misbehaved with the police. The accused who fell from another train while tak- mowed them down youth, who was left injured, was admit- manhandled the police officer. Within few mo- ing a selfie. The incident took place in ted to a local hospital. Meanwhile, till ments, the accused called up his friends and between Liluah and Belur Station in along the railway tracks in a bid to save the time this report was filed, cope narrated them the whole incident. Within few Howrah on Thursday night. the youth who had fallen down. They, were trying to ascertain the identity Police said after speaking to local however, didn’t notice another sub- of the victims. minutes around 30-35 persons reached the spot people that five friends were standing urban train, Down Howrah-Goghat The police, however, came to know and started beating up the policeman. After being close to the door while travelling in Up local, approaching at a high speed from from some of the co-passengers that informed, other policemen reached the Howrah-Bandel local. They were taking behind. they used to travel in the same train spot and rescued the Mondal and was taken to a selfies while travelling when acciden- Though one had managed to almost everyday. It seems that they tally one of the youth fell from the train. jump out of the track when he real- were returning home after their work Devotees queued up outside Dakshineshwar temple to offer prayers on the Our Correspondent local hospital. Rest of the four friends got down ized that the down Howrah-Goghat and they could be residents of some- occasion of ‘Neel Shashti’ Puja, during Gajan festival in Kolkata, on Thursday PTI at the next station and started running local was approaching, the rest of the where in Hooghly. 2 dead after car hits bike Soon, 100 more motorised inflated Prof Debasis Bizman murdered Bhattacharyya on Burdwan-Katwa Road boats to be added to existing fleet is new Director in Ranaghat, family PRITESH BASU of Medical Edu KOLKATA: In a bid to improve alleges role of cousin infrastructure to ensure bet- OUR CORRESPONDENT ter rescue operation during OUR CORRESPONDENT floods in the districts, the state KOLKATA: Professor Deba- One of the Disaster Management and sis Bhattacharyya, who was the KOLKATA: A businessman miscreants hit the Civil Defence department is principal of NRS Medical Col- from Ranaghat in Nadia was all set to add around 100 more lege and Hospital, has become hacked to death by some victim on his head motorised inflated boats to its the new Director of Medical unidentified miscreants. with an iron rod. existing fleet. Education (DME). The incident took place REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE Javed Khan, state Disaster The post of the DME when the victim, Raju Das (45) To ensure death, Management minister, said: remained vacant since the was returning home after clos- the miscreants OUR CORRESPONDENT private car was running at a “The step has been taken to REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE retirement of Dr Susanta Baner- ing his shop at Bagadanga area high speed on its way to Katwa. ensure better rescue work dur- jee a few months ago. Bhat- of Nadia. Police said that on also shot at him KOLKATA: Two persons were The driver suddenly lost con- ing floods.” tacharya on Thursday joined his way back home, some mis- from a close killed when the motorcycle trol over the vehicle and hit the There are around 13 flood- The state Disaster Management the new office at the Swasthya creants stopped him near gate range following they were riding on was hit by motorbike. The local people said prone districts in the state department is investing around Rs 4 Bhawan. Since the retirement number 3 area under Ranaghat a car near Bhumshore area of that the two bikers were not including Howrah, Hooghly, of Banerjee, Dr Biswaranjan police station. A quarrel broke which he died on Bhatar in Burdwan on Thurs- wearing helmets at the time of North 24-Parganas, East Mid- crore to procure the 100 more boats. Satpathi who is the Director of out between the victim and the spot day morning. the accident. The driver of the napore, Malda, Murshidabad, It is expected that they could be used Health Service had been the miscreants and this led to Police said that Tapas car jumped off the car which Nadia and Jalpaiguri. At pres- given the additional charge of a scuffle. One of the miscre- Samanta (42) and Sufal Majhi eventually overturned on the ent, there are around 150 such if any flood-like situation arises in the the DME. ants suddenly hit on his head been involved in the crime fol- (36), residents of Vairabpur vil- road after hitting the motorcycle boats with the state Disas- coming monsoon As the post had been laying with an iron rod. To ensure lowing a land dispute. The vic- lage in Burdwan, started off for and fled from the spot before the ter Management and Civil vacant for the past few months, death, the miscreants also shot tim’s wife has told the police Bhatar from their houses on local residents reached. Police Defence department. These a time. With 100 more such Meanwhile, the state Disas- the top health officials were at him from a close range. After that the cousin brother of Das Thursday morning on a motor- suspect that the driver could boats are pressed into service boats getting added to the ter Management and Civil urged to fill up the vacant post. receiving the bullet injury, the wanted him to handover a piece cycle. When the victims were not control the vehicle while three months ahead of mon- fleet, the disaster management Defence department has also As the DME is a senior official victim fell on the ground. of land to the accused. As Das riding their motorcycle along taking a sharp bend on the road. soon in flood-prone districts. department could press more decided to set up a separate of the state Health department, The local residents rushed refused to transfer the owner- the Burdwan-Katwa Road, they The incident triggered ten- The boats are kept ready at a number of boats in each of the team comprising civil defence the vacant post would have cre- to the spot after hearing the ship of the land, the accused were hit by a private car coming sion in the area on Thursday particular point in each of the districts. volunteers to carry out rescue ated an impact on the Health gunshot and found the busi- hatched the plan to kill the vic- from the opposite direction. The morning. Local people alleged districts from June to October. The state Disaster Man- operations in the hills. Education in the state. nessman lying in a pool of tim. Das’ family members were intensity of the accident was so that the vehicles often run These boats are basically agement department is invest- They will be provided with It was learnt that some prin- blood. The miscreants, mean- also receiving threats from the high that the motorcycle fell on at a high speed through the pressed into action to res- ing around Rs 4 crore to special training to undertake cipals from some other medi- while, fled from the spot. The accused repeatedly, Das’ wife a nearby ditch immediately after area which often cause acci- cue survivors when they get procure the 100 more boats. It rescue operations in hilly ter- cal colleges in the city were the local residents rushed Das to told police. the accident. dents. Despite repeated pleas, trapped and are used to trans- is expected that they could be rains. Sources said that youth strong contenders to fill up the the Ranaghat Sub-divisional The incident triggered ten- After hearing about the inci- the local administration has port them to safer destinations used if any flood-like situation from the hills will be given pri- vacant post of the Director of hospital where the doctors pro- sion among the local business- dent, local people rushed to the failed to check the accidents, in case of heavy inundation. At arises in the coming monsoon. ority while recruiting as civil Medical Education. nounced him brought dead. men. They have demanded spot and rescued the two bik- alleged the locals. Police came a time, around 15 to 20 people Civil defence volunteers have defence volunteers for this pur- But Bhattacharyya was Police are investigating if that police must strengthen ers. They rushed the victims to a to know in the investigation that can be carried in these boats. been trained to operate these pose. The reason for this being finally selected by the state any business rivalry had led security arrangements in the nearby hospital where both the the driver was alone in the car Situation often had arisen when boats and they have also been they are well accustomed to Health department. There was to the murder of the business- area. Meanwhile, police are persons were declared brought at the time of the accident and need for more such motorised given special training as to how the terrain and situations that a speculation that the tenure man. The victim’s family mem- conducting raids to nab the dead by the doctors. are conducting raids to nab the inflated boats were felt to res- to ensure better rescue opera- arise during any disaster in of service of Dr Banerjee may bers, however, alleged that his culprits. A detailed probe has Local people said that the accused driver. cue more number of people at tion drives during flood. those areas. be extended. cousin brother might have been initiated. 5 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 14 April, 2017 mp nation TV news channel CMD ‘Non-disclosure SC asks Haji Ali Dargah Trust to of other policies arrested for ‘disturbing not fraudulent remove encroachments by May 8 communal harmony’ concealment’ OUR CORRESPONDENT OUR CORRESPONDENT OUR CORRESPONDENT The Bombay High NEW DELHI: Non-disclosure NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court had ordered of other insurance policies can- Court on Thursday asked LUCKNOW: The Editor-in- not be considered as fraudu- the Haji Ali Dargah Trust to the formation Chief and Chief Managing lent concealment, the apex remove the encroachments in of a joint task Director of a news channel has consumer commission said a 908 sq mt area around the been arrested for allegedly pro- while asking an insurance firm famous Mumbai mosque by force comprising moting enmity between differ- to pay Rs 15 lakh to kin of a man May 8 while making it clear the Municipal ent groups in Sambhal, a senior whose claim was rejected. that the area containing the Corporation of police official said on Thursday. Suresh Chavhanke The National Consumer shrine will remain protected. Suresh Chavhanke was Amendment Act, 2000, have Disputes Redressal Commis- The order was passed after Greater Mumbai arrested on Wednesday night also been invoked against him. sion (NCDRC) asked the Aviva the Haji Ali Trust volunteered and the Collector by Sambhal police with the help It was alleged that the chan- Life Insurance Company Ltd to to take up the task of removing to remove illegal of local police from the Chow- nel had telecast a programme pay the claim to Gujarat resident the encroachments. dhury Charan Singh Airport, in which its Editor-in-Chief Rekhaben Ramjibhai Parmar, A bench headed by Chief encroachments when he was about to leave the and CMD Suresh Chavhanke wife of the insured, late Ram- Justice J S Khehar also said that on the approach city, the official said. dished out objectionable con- jibhai Parashotambhai Parmar. the removal of the encroach- road leading to An FIR was been lodged tent because of which tension “In our opinion, the non- ment will be subject to the sat- Haji Ali Dargah against Chavhanke, head of prevailed in the city. disclosure of other insurance isfaction of the two authorities Order was passed after the Haji Ali Trust volunteered to take up the task of removing the encroachments Sudarshan news channel under The FIR was registered by policies does not fall within the indicated in the Bombay High various sections of the IPC the SHO when the matter was ambit of ... the Insurance Act, Court order of February 10. the instruction from one of that the encroachments shall The bench also made it including those dealing with raised during a meeting of the as the concealment was neither The High Court had the trustees that the trust itself be removed on or before May 8. clear that no other court other inform whether it was ready to promoting enmity between dif- Peace Committee in Sambhal wilful nor fraudulent,” the com- ordered the formation of will volunteer to carry out the The bench also clarified that than the apex court will enter- assist in the removal and demo- ferent groups on grounds of on April 9, in which prominent mission bench headed by its a joint task force compris- removal and demolition of the in view of the offer made by the tain the petition relating to lition of encroachment in the religion, race, place of birth and citizens pointed out the pro- president justice D K Jain said. ing the Municipal Corpora- encroachment. Trust, it is restraining the joint the removal of encroachment 908 sq mt area. over content to cause, or which gramme telecast between April The apex commission, tion of Greater Mumbai and “We thereby allow the trust task force from removing the around the shrine. The court also assured is likely to cause, fear or alarm 6 to April 8. When contacted while upholding state commis- the Collector to remove ille- to remove encroachments encroachments as ordered by It also said it will be open that 171 sq mt land on which to the public, or to any section for its response, the channel sion’s order allowing the plea of gal encroachments on the besides the 171 sq mt area cov- the high court. for any party desiring modifi- the mosque is built will be of the public and other sections had said that it condemned any Rekhaben against the district approach road leading to the ered under the lease where the The bench also gave liberty cation of its order to approach protected. on April 10 in Sambhal. attempt to suppress and intimi- forum’s verdict, said the agent Haji Ali Dargah. mosque subsists,” the bench to the Trust to place for consid- the apex court with an appli- The bench had made it clear Provisions related to delib- date the media. “We condemn himself had admitted that it The bench, also comprising said. eration before the apex court cation in the pending petition. that 171 sq mt land having the erate and malicious acts, any act to suppress and the is the normal practice that in Justices D Y Chandrachud and While appreciating the the beautification and archi- Earlier in the day, the mosque on it will be protected, intended to outrage religious intimidate the media. To pro- non-mediclaim policies, the S K Kaul, passed the order after Trust for volunteering to tecture plan for maintaining Supreme Court had asked the but the encroachments in the feelings of any class by insult- test this I will reach Sambhal on question regarding existence of senior advocate Gopal Subra- remove the encroachments, the access and surroundings counsel for the Haji Ali Dargah remaining area have to be ing its religion and Cable Tele- April 13,” a statement issued by other insurance policies is not maniam informed that he has the bench asked it to ensure of the area. trust to take instruction and removed and demolished. vision Networks (Regulation) Chavhanke said. asked. NATION BRIEFS SC notice to Centre, Raj on docs’ plea on PG courses SC asks Centre to include Urdu PRESIDENT CONFERS PADMA AWARDS OUR CORRESPONDENT the outcome of this petition,” ment’s notification on the in NEET from 2018-19 onwards it said and fixed April 17 as the issue. The appeal, filed through NEW DELHI: President Pranab Mukherjee on NEW DELHI: The Supreme next date of hearing. lawyer Sahir Hussain, alleged OUR CORRESPONDENT are lot of difficulties. Please try Thursday conferred coveted Padma awards to Court on Thursday sought The plea, filed by Amit that the Rajasthan government to understand that we cannot 44 persons which included celebrities and unsung a response of the Rajasthan Bagra and other doctors, who decided to give 10 per cent NEW DELHI: The Centre ask them (government) to do heroes who have worked for the society. In a government and the Medi- have MBBS degrees but are not incentive marks to in-service was on Thursday directed by miracles. formal ceremony in the imposing Durbar Hall of cal Council of India on a plea in government service, chal- MBBS doctors without even the Supreme Court to include The exam is scheduled on Rashtrapati Bhavan here, Mukherjee conferred seeking quashing of a High lenges the April 7 order of a defining remote areas. Urdu as a language in the May 7 and on Thursday is April Padma Vibhushan to mystic guru Sahdguru Jag- Court order allowing incen- division bench of the Rajast- It contended that the NEET exam, the common 13. Lot of process is involved in adish Vasudev and singer K J Yesudas. Wife of tive marks to MBBS doctors han High Court by which the process of selection for the test for admission into medi- this,” a bench headed by Justice former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Sunder who have served in remote state government was allowed National Eligibility-cum- cal courses, from academic ses- Dipak Misra told the counsel areas in NEET this year for to continue with its policy Entrance Test (NEET) 2017 sion 2018-19 onwards. appearing for the petitioner. Lal Patwa received the award on his behalf. The PG admission. The bench, however, made decision to award 10 per cent had begun in September 2016 The apex court made it clear “We direct the Union focus of this year’s Padma awards, according to A bench of Justices Dipak it clear that the admissions to incentive marks in NEET, 2017 whereas the state government that it cannot ask the govern- of India to include Urdu the officials in the Home Ministry, was on recog- Misra and M M Shantana- the PG courses for the current to its doctors serving in hospi- notification came on March ment to do “miracles” and as a language in NEET nising talent of unknown and unsung heroes of the goudar issued notice to them session will be subject to the tals in remote areas. 20 this year. include Urdu as a language examination from academic country. on the 10 per cent incentive outcome of the petition. The larger bench of the The petitioners are MBBS for this year’s NEET session 2018-19 onwards,” marks seeking their response, “The counselling pro- high court had vacated the students of non-service cate- examination. the bench, also comprising NGT JUNKS PLEA ON MAKING ELECTRONIC while refusing to stay the cess will go on. However, the stay granted by a single judge gory who appeared in NEET- “In any case, we are saying it Justices A M Khanwilkar and VOTING MACHINES MANDATORY ongoing counseling process. admission will be subject to bench on the state govern- PG 2017 and cleared it. is not possible this year. There M M Shantanagoudar, said. NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal on Thursday refused to entertain a plea seeking China uses its hard and soft directions to make the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) mandatory in all elections across powers effectively: Tharoor the country to save enormous amounts of paper from being wasted every year. A bench headed MPOST BUREAU temporary Cambodia’ here at by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar India Habitat Centre. said there was nothing substantial with regard NEW DELHI: With India tak- Referring to Cambodia, Sri to environment and ecology in the plea. “Why ing great pride in its soft power, lanka and neighboring coun- don’t you approach the Election Commission. You Congress MP Shashi Tharoor tries, Tharoor argued that India have not raised any contention with regard to the said this alone can only go so should think of offering some- environment,” the bench said. far, and the real art lies in com- thing different to these nations, bining both the powers hard because if it is about pump- BOOZE BAN: SC TO HEAR PLEA AGAINST and soft effectively, something ing in resources then “Indian that the “Chinese are doing investment cannot quite com- DENOTIFYING CHANDIGARH ROADS better”. pare to the large investible sur- NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday “Hard power without soft plus of China”. agreed to hear after summer vacation a plea power is bullying, but then soft “I have said this in Par- challenging a decision of Chandigarh adminis- power alone at the end of the liament also that the biggest day is a weak force. However, challenge with Indian foreign tration to denotify certain roads allegedly with if you can combine both the policy is not Pakistan, it is the an aim to “circumvent” its verdict banning liquor powers effectively then you Ministry of Finance. We have vends within 500 metres from the state and na- have that self vigor, and this is our prime ministers and for- tional highways. A bench headed by Chief Justice where the Chinese are doing a eign ministers going abroad J S Khehar, however, observed that the decision better job at the moment,” Tha- and making commitments and to denotify must have been taken to ensure the roor said at the launch of ‘My then the ministry of finance flow of funds required to maintain the roads. Driver Tulong and Other Tall cheerfully refusing to fulfil Tales from a Post Pol Pot Con- them when the time comes. Homage to PMLA court issues non-bailable warrant Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, against Zakir Naik the Architect of Indian Constitution MPOST BUREAU on his birthday MUMBAI: A special court to hear cases under the PMLA here issued a non-bail- able warrant (NBW) against controver- sial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik on Thursday in connection with a money laundering case. The Enforcement Direc- torate sought the NBW against Naik, saying that the preacher has not joined the investigation so far. The central probe agency, which moved the court earlier this week, had said that although Naik was served summons repeatedly, he had failed to appear before it. It said Naik needed to be questioned in connection with the money laundering. The ED registered a criminal case against Naik and others last December after taking cog- nisance of an NIA complaint under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The ED is looking into the charges of alleged illegal funds laun- Mamata Bandyopadhyay dered by the accused in the case and the subse- quent proceeds of crime thus generated. Hon’ble Chief Minister, West Bengal Naik, 51, who is said to be staying in Saudi Arabia to evade arrest after some perpetrators of the Dhaka terror strike last year claimed they were inspired by him, has been booked along with unnamed Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) officials under section 153-A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion and doing acts prejudicial to the main- tenance of harmony) of the IPC, besides various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, Government of West Bengal ICA-734(22)/2017 Act (UAPA). 6 nation mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 14 April, 2017 Tamil Nadu govt can not remain 2002 Gujarat riots probe: SC silent on farmers' suicide: SC OUR CORRESPONDENT

relieves SIT chief Raghavan NEW DELHI: Holding that a government cannot be allowed MPOST BUREAU for pronouncement of judge- to be insensitive towards the Apex court ment by Ahmedabad trial plight of the drought-hit farm- NEW DELHI: The Supreme hailed work court in various cases includ- ers who commit suicide, the Court on Thursday allowed R ing the Gulberg Society mas- Supreme Court said the state K Raghavan, who was head- done so far by sacre case. must take necessary steps to ing the apex-court appointed SIT and allowed It had said there was no grant relief to them. Special Investigation Team the request of restraint on the trial judge to A bench of Justices Dipak (SIT) to probe 2002 Gujarat pronounce the verdict and Misra, A M Khanwilkar and riots cases, to be relieved as Harish Salve, granted him three months M M Shantagoudar pulled up the head of the team. while asking A K for it. the Tamil Nadu government which is required to be trans- Agreeing to entertain the A bench comprising Chief Malhotra, another The apex court had on for its failure to come to the lated into a democratic body plea, the bench said, "The peti- Justice J S Khehar and Justices August 5, 2015 granted an rescue of the farmers who are polity. As is manifested from tion depicts a picture which D Y Chandrachud and S K member of the extension of another three suffering due to famine in the the assertions and the griev- has the potential to disturb the Kaul considered the submis- SIT, to oversee the months to wind up proceed- state and sought explanation ances, deaths are due to famine conscience of any sensitive soul, sion of senior advocate Har- ings in the case. on steps taken by it to address and other natural causes and for it relates to deaths of farm- ish Salve, who is assisting the functioning of the The apex court has been the agrarian problem. also due to immense financial ers, which has its significance court as an amicus curiae, that probe team monitoring nine sensi- "The state stands on the problem. in a society where agriculture is Raghavan be relieved from the tive cases after the National position of a loco parentis to "The state, as the guardian, of paramount importance and duty of heading the SIT. court. riots matters probed by the nity were killed at Naroda Human Rights Commission the citizens and when there is required to see how to solve most of the farmers exclusively The bench hailed the work The top court-appointed SIT, after Salve and Ragha- Gam in 2002 riots during a and various NGOs termed are so many deaths of farm- these problems or to meet the depend upon the same for their done so far by the SIT and SIT has been probing nine van sought the same saying bandh called to protest the the investigation into these as ers in the state of Tamil Nadu, problems by taking curative sustenance". allowed the request of Salve, major post-Godhra riots the trial court has to examine Godhra train burning inci- shoddy and unreliable. it becomes obligatory on the measures treating it as a natu- "On a perusal of the order while asking A K Malhotra, cases including the Naroda nearly 300 witnesses. dent. A total of 82 persons are The cases were about the part of the state to express con- ral disaster. Silence is not the passed by the High Court, we another member of the SIT, to Gam riots case pertaining to The apex court was earlier facing trial in the case. riots in different parts of cern and sensitiveness to do the answer," it said. find that it has really not touched oversee the functioning of the the killing of eleven members informed that in other eight In June last year, a special Gujarat, including the Gul- needful and not allow the impe- The court passed the order the issue that was required to probe team. of a community. cases, investigation has been court had convicted 24 per- berg Society, Ode, Sardarpura, cunious and poverty stricken on a plea filed by Tamil Nadu- be appositely dealt with. On a It also relieved another The apex court had on Sep- completed, the trial courts sons in the Gulberg society Narodao Gaon, Naroda Patya, farmers to resign to their fate based NGO seeking court's perusal of the petition and the member K Venkatesam from tember 19 last year granted have pronounced the judge- riots case in which 68 people, Machipith, Tarsali, Pandar- or leave the downtrodden and direction to the state govern- averments made, we notice that the SIT and asked Malhotra to six months to a lower court in ments and the cases are at the including former Congress wada and Raghavapura. the poor to yield to the idea of ment to provide relief to farm- the petitioner has suggested cer- continue filing quarterly sta- Gujarat to conclude trial in the stage of appeal in the High MP Ehsan Jafri, were killed. An estimated 2,000 peo- fatalism," the bench said. ers. It approached the apex court tain aspects by which the con- tus report about the progress 2002 Naroda Gam riots case, Court. Eleven persons belong- The apex court had on Feb- ple were killed in post-Godhra "The concept is alien in the after the Madras HC had refused ditions of the farmers can be in the riots cases in the apex one of the nine post-Godhra ing to the minority commu- ruary 22, 2016 paved the way riots in 2002. welfare state and social justice to entertain its plea. ameliorated," it said Will win 2018 Graft complaints soar by Himachal CM fails to keep ED date; Assembly, 2019 LS 67%... Railways tops: CVC agency issues fresh summons polls in Raj: BJP MPOST BUREAU (PMLA). The latest ED action OUR CORRESPONDENT MPOST BUREAU complaints in 2016, as against of alleged corruption during has come close on the heels 29,838 in 2015 – an increase of 2013 and 2012 respectively, NEW DELHI: The Enforce- of filing of a charge sheet by JAIPUR: Enthusiastic over NEW DELHI: Corruption 67 per cent. the report said. ment Directorate on Thursday the CBI against Singh, his wife the trends indicating a major complaints against various "The Commission received Giving details, the CVC issued fresh summons to Him- and others for allegedly amass- victory in Dholpur bypoll, the government departments a considerable number of said the highest of 11,200 such achal Pradesh Chief Minister ing assets worth around Rs 10 Rajasthan BJP on Thursday jumped by a whopping 67 per complaints against public complaints were against rail- Virbhadra Singh after he failed crore disproportionate to their expressed confidence that it cent in 2016 over the previous servants working in the state way employees. Of these 8,852 to appear before it in connec- known sources of income. would win the 2018 Assembly year, with the Railways top- governments and other organ- were disposed of and 2,348 tion with a money laundering The agency had summoned and 2019 Lok Sabha elections ping the list. isations who do not come were pending. Further, a total probe case. Singh earlier also, but then he in the state. Over 11,000 complaints under the jurisdiction of the of 1,054 complaints against The fresh summons require Workers fix name plate of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra had excused himself stating his BJP state President Ashok were received against the pub- Commission or which are of railway employees were pend- him to be present before the Singh at his New Delhi residence on Thursday official commitments. Parnami said the people have lic sector behemoth, the Cen- administrative nature," it said. ing for more than six months. Investigating Officer (IO) of the The ED has already ques- voted for the party and have tral Vigilance Commission The number of complaints The number of complaints case here on April 20. It was not immediately mons to Singh for personal tioned his wife Pratibha and expressed faith in the leader- (CVC) has said. received by the CVC in 2015 against those under govern- Officials said the fresh sum- ascertained if Singh had com- appearance for on Thursday son Vikramaditya in connec- ship of Prime Minister Naren- In its annual report tabled were 50 per cent less than a ment of National Capital Ter- mons were issued under PMLA municated to the ED about and in order to question him tion with the case. It had filed dra Modi and Chief Minister in Parliament recently, the total of 62,363 received by ritory of Delhi has declined provisions after the chief minis- the reasons for this absence and record his statement under a case under the anti-money Vasundhara Raje. probity watchdog said it it in 2014. The CVC had got with a total of 969 received last ter failed to keep the scheduled on Thursday. The agency had, the provisions of the Preven- laundering law against the "The trends clearly show that received a total of 49,847 31,432 and 37,039 complaints year as against 5,139 in 2015. date on Thursday. earlier this week, issued sum- tion of Money Laundering Act Himachal Pradesh CM. people have voted for develop- ment. They are happy with the development carried out by the Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar BJP government in the last three NATION BRIEFS PM Modi’s ‘Digital India’ years," Parnami said. He exuded 3 OFFICIALS SUSPENDED DURING CHG confidence that the BJP would Rao 'to work as coolie for 2 days' win the 2018 Assembly elections GOVT'S 'LOK SURAAJ' CAMPAIGN gets big boost from Khadi and 2019 Lok Sabha elections OUR CORRESPONDENT in the state. RAIPUR: Three officials of various departments of MPOST BUREAU Chhattisgarh Government have been suspended for ments towards implementation it only on March 15. “Later, "PCC chief Sachin Pilot had of this scheme. Earlier PMEGP the ministry added another Rs HYDERABAD: Starting Friday said the results will reflect the dereliction of duty on directions of Chief Minister Ra- NEW DELHI: Mobile and was implemented offline. Till 100 crore in the target, which and for a week, Telangana Chief three years of works of the BJP man Singh during ongoing 'Lok Suraaj Abhiyaan' of broadband connectivity have June 30, 2016, total applications also was achieved on March 25. Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao government and the trends now his government. Similarly, notices have been served the power to change the lives received were 59,479. From July Again, Rs 50 crore was added in will be the state’s Coolie No 1, show that the people are happy to some other officials against whom complaints of poor and backward commu- 1, KVIC launched online portal it, but our overall achievement available for hire for two days with the government's function- have been received. "Three officials of different nities, and give them a brighter and as many as 4,04.354 online also crossed it with the annual against daily wages. ing," he said. departments were suspended and many others have future. This can be easily seen applications were received. figure of Rs 1,281 crore in 2016- KCR, as he is known, has Parnami alleged that the in Khadi and Village Industries The software used for digita- 17,” he said, adding, “Altogether decreed that all ministers, leg- Congress has always followed been served with notices this week for dereliction in Commission – one of biggest lization of PMEGP was devel- 3,98,955 new employment were islators, leaders and activists Warangal, considered the heart- divisive policies and divided discharging their duty," a public relation official said job providers in the country – oped in-house by the IT team generated, with an estimated from his party will raise funds land of Telangana. people in the name of caste and here on Thursday. which is bringing to life Prime of the KVIC, subsequently sav- project cost of Rs 4,778 crore by working as coolies, offering By offering themselves for religion. State Home Minister Minister Narendra Modi’s vision ing approximately Rs 20 crore and that is a huge growth of themselves for physical labour hire for two days, including as Gulabchand Kataria said it was CBI REGISTERS FIR AGAINST BANK of Digital India. of the government exchequers approximately 24 percent for two days each. The money farm-hands, TRS leaders are the victory of the works carried OF MAHARASHTRA OFFICIAL The KVIC – the nodal as some external agency could with respect to financial year earned will be used to fund the expected to earn enough to out by the BJP government in agency of the Prime Minister have charged this for it. 2015-16.” expenses of the annual conven- pay travel and food expenses the state. NEW DELHI: The CBI has filed an FIR against an of-

' Employment Generation Pro- KVIC Chairman Vinai He further said that the tion of the Telangana Rashtriya to attend their party convention. "This is the victory of the ficial of Bank of Maharashtra for allegedly allow- gram (PMEGP), had taken vari- Kumar Saxena said that earlier online portal had brought trans- Samiti. The gathering will held The CM has titled the week- efforts of the chief minister and ing deposits of demonetised currency notes totalling ous steps of digitalization – to the Ministry had set a target of parency and expedited disburse- next April 21 at multiple loca- long initiative “Gulaabi Cooli the party leaders. The party more than Rs 28 crore post-demonetisation. It is increase organizational capac- Rs 1,100 crore for PMEGP in ment of Margin Money subsidy tions across the state, followed Dinalu’’ or “Pink Labourer will create history in the 2018 alleged that Rs 28.87 crore was deposited in new ity to meet the various require- 2016-17, but KVIC achieved under the PMEGP scheme. by a gigantic public meeting at Days.' Assembly elections," he said. benami accounts at the Ambawadi branch of the bank in Gujarat's Ahmedabad district after Novem- CBSE show cause notice to over ber 8, 2016 in violation of rules, CBI spokesperson R Haryana land not to be acquired without farmers' consent K Gaur said here on Thursday. 2k schools for not sharing info OUR CORRESPONDENT people reside in Delhi and to provide government job to RAILWAYS GIVING BIG PUSH TO NEW DELHI: The Central online through the link given nearby areas, and the farm- everyone. A university is being RENEWABLE ENERGY: PRABHU Board of Secondary Educa- on the board’s website and also NEW DELHI: The Haryana ers of Haryana could cater to set up for developing and hon- tion (CBSE) has issued a show upload on their respective web- government assured the farm- their needs." ing the skills of youths through NEW DELHI: Stressing on adopting green technology, cause notice to over 2,000 sites by October last year. ers that without their consent, The Union Minister of Steel about 800 technical courses." Union Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu said that schools affiliated to it across “Over 2,000 schools have lands would not be acquired Birender Singh also said that, Besides, the state gov- Railways is giving a big push to renewable energy the country for not making cer- failed to comply with the man- for any developmental work "Time had come for the farm- ernment has been providing to attain cost efficiency and the ministry is hoping tain information public. datory disclosure order. The in the state. Even the rates pre- ers to turn to sectors other employment to youth under to save significant energy by investing in renewable As per the norms, all CBSE identified schools have been scribed for land to be acquired than farming to increase their its ‘Saksham’ scheme and so schools are mandated to make sent show cause notices. They for development works would income. Only farming would far, about 9,000 capable youths energy in the next 10 years. Supporting the initiatives details public right from the will be given one last chance be paid to the farmers without more by getting engaged in not be enough. Farmers and have benefitted from it. With of Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ As- number of water taps, wi-fi failing which they will have to any delay. agriculture-related business their children would have to to view to providing employ- sociation, the minister said that ELECRAMA is a portal facilities with speed details to pay a fine of Rs 50,000 each,” a The Chief Minister of the or horticulture. They could enter into different sectors oth- ment and self-employment to the future as it’s about adapting to change. a complete breakup of monthly senior board official said. state Manohar Lal Khattar earn profit by taking produce erwise they would lag behind." opportunities to the youth, fees of each class, admission CBSE has also warned announced this on Thursday to the mandis located in Delhi Adding more to it the the state government is con- NARAYAN RANE RUBBISHES REPORTS results, reserve funds and bal- schools to follow the prescribed and mentioned that, "Since and Noida where there is huge Haryana CM said, "The num- sidering a proposal to expand ance sheets. The schools were norms regarding the fee struc- agricultural land was shrink- demand of fruits, flowers and ber of government jobs was the provisions of the scheme, HE IS IN PARLEYS TO JOIN BJP asked to fill the information ture. AGENCIES ing, the farmers could earn vegetables. About four crore limited and it was not possible he added. MUMBAI: Senior Congress leader Narayan Rane on Thursday refuted speculations of joining the BJP. The denial came in wake of television channels showing NGT asks DPCC to look into pictures of both Rane and Maharashtra Chief Minis- Media baron Ramesh Agrawal laid to rest ter Devendra Fadnavis in the same vehicle which was OUR CORRESPONDENT reportedly on its way to BJP President Amit Shah's Singh Chouhan, former CMs waste disposal during IPL Digvijaya Singh and Babu- residence in Ahmedabad last night. The former CM BHOPAL: The mortal remains lal Gaur, Rajasthan's ex-Chief NEW DELHI: The National ing that it did not mention about admitted being in Ahmedabad last night but denied of Dainik Bhaskar Group Minister Ashok Gehlot, for- Green Tribunal directed the the source of waste generation. reports that he met Shah along with Fadnavis. "There is Chairman Ramesh Chandra mer Union Minister Suresh Delhi Pollution Control Com- "What kind of waste is gen- something wrong in the pictures. They are not true." Agrawal, who died on Wednes- Pachouri, a number of minis- mittee on Thursday to look into erated during the matches? day following a heart attack, ters from the state including the issue of waste disposal dur- What is the source of waste gen- COASTAL SECURITY EXERCISE TO were consigned to flames at the Narottam Mishra and Gauri ing the upcoming IPL matches eration? Your petition does not Bhadbhada cremation ground Shankar Shejwar, senior NCP to be held at Feroz Shah Kotla mention about it. We find no BE HELD IN GOA NEXT WEEK here on Thursday. leader Praful Patel, BJP national stadium in the capital. merit in this plea," the bench PANAJI: 'Sagar Kavach', a comprehensive Coastal His eldest son Sudhir general secretary Kailash Vijay- A bench headed by NGT said. Advocate Rahul Khurana, Security exercise will be held in Goa on April 20 and Agrawal lit the funeral pyre wargiya, among others, were Chairperson Swatanter Kumar appearing for the petitioner, 21 to test the preparedness of various agencies and amid the presence of a large present during the funeral. asked the pollution control told the bench that there was stakeholders along the state's coastline. This exercise number of people who came Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan attends the funeral Some markets in the state board to examine the concern mismanagement during IPL involving all the concerned agencies is being con- to pay their last respects to the procession of Ramesh Chandra Agrawal, in Bhopal on Thursday capital were closed till noon raised in a petition seeking com- 2016, when approximately 10 departed soul. Agrawal, 73, suf- as a mark of respect to the pliance with the Solid Waste metric tonnes of waste was gen- ducted under the aegis of Government of Goa since fered a heart attack upon his he was rushed to Apollo Hos- remains were flown to Bho- departed soul, New Market Management Rules, 2016 during erated at Feroz Shah Kotla sta- 2009," a government press release said. arrival at Gujarat's Ahmedabad pital near the airport, he could pal for the last rites. Madhya Vyapari Mahasangh president IPL matches. It, however, dis- dium which was lifted without airport on Wednesday. Though not be saved. Later, his mortal Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Satish Gangrade said. missed the petition while not- segregation. AGENCIES 7 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 14 April, 2017 mp nation Pakistan promoting ‘civil By-polls: Congress retains 2 resistance’ in Kashmir: MHA Assembly seats in Karnataka OUR CORRESPONDENT Video of youths OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: Pakistan has changed its strategy of “super- beating CRPF imposition” of militancy onto BENGALURU: Maintaining ‘Weaker’ Cong has to stitch Jammu and Kashmir by pro- jawans in J&K: its hold, the ruling Congress in moting “civil resistance” Karnataka on Thursday retained alliance to defeat BJP: Pawar through radicalisation, the FIR registered the Nanjangud and Gundlupet Home Ministry has said in its Assembly seats in its kitty in the OUR CORRESPONDENT annual report. SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI: by-polls. The ongoing militancy in Jammu and Kashmir Police Congress’ Kalale N Kesha- NEW DELHI: The Congress the state is intrinsically linked registered an FIR on Thurs- vamurthy defeated his nearest has become “weaker” from the to infiltration of terrorists from day on a complaint filed by the rival former minister V Srini- days of the UPA government across the border, both through CRPF over a video clip showing vasa Prasad (BJP) by 21,334 and it is left with “no other the International Border as some youths beating its jawans votes in Nanjangud. option” but to stitch alliance well as the Line of Control, the during bypoll to the Srinagar In Gundlupet, Geetha with regional forces to halt report for 2016-17 released on per cent decrease in civilians parliamentary constituency on Mahadevaprasad (Congress) the BJP’s electoral juggernaut, Wednesday said. casualties in comparison to April 9. trounced BJP’s C S Niranjan NCP supremo Sharad Pawar surge,” Pawar observed. “The year 2016 has seen a the corresponding period of “Police have registered Kumar by 10,877 votes, an elec- has said. The veteran leader He though said that for change in Pak tactics follow- 2015. During 2016, 38.89 per an FIR on our complaint in tion official said. has made the observation in such an alliance to work, the ing a strategy of superimposi- cent more terrorists have been Jammu and Kashmir. Law will Both the seats were held his book, ‘Apani Sharto Par: Congress will have to instil tion of militancy over civilian neutralised. take its course,” acting Direc- by the Congress which faced Zameeni Hakikat Se Satta Ke confidence in coalition part- resistance through radicalisa- In 2016, 322 incidents tor General of CRPF Sudeep a tough fight from its principal Galiyaro Tak’ -- the Hindi ners that it will run the show tion by vested interest groups of violence were reported in Lakhtakia told PTI in New opponent the BJP, making it a translation of his autobiogra- the way former Prime Minis- and social media (sic),” it said. Jammu and Kashmir in which Delhi. Sources said the police prestigious battle ahead of the phy ‘On My Terms: From The ter Atal Bihari Vajpayee led the The Home Ministry said 82 security forces personnel, have identified the youths who Assembly polls to be held in the Grassroots To The Corridors previous NDA government. 2016 saw a significant increase 150 terrorists and 15 civilians attacked the CRPF person- state in about a year. ministers on a large scale, as the a well known fact that the rul- Of Power’ -- released here in “Manmohan Singh did in terrorist violence and casual- were killed. nel and action against them is The electoral outcome BJP went all out to make inroads ing party enjoys advantage in a the presence of several oppo- exhibit such a skill during the ties suffered by security forces In 2015, 208 incidents of expected soon. comes as a boost to Chief Min- into the Congress’ stronghold. by-election,” Yeddyurappa told sition leaders including Con- decade-long UPA regime. But in comparison to the year violence occurred in the state Earlier in the day, Inspec- ister Siddaramaiah who is facing It had also turned into a per- reporters. gress’ Ghulam Nabi Azad two we should not forget that the before. However, civilians casu- in which 39 security forces per- tor General of CRPF Ravideep murmurs of dissonance within sonal battle between Siddara- To a question, he said the days ago. Congress of today is weaker alties have decreased in com- sonnel, 108 terrorists and 17 Singh Sahi told PTI in Srinagar, his party over his style of func- maiah and State BJP President results were not a “setback” “Looking at the current than the Congress of the UPA parison to 2015. civilians were killed. “During investigation, we tioning, particularly from the and former Chief Minister B S to the BJP’s goal to secure 150 political scenario, it seems a days,” the Maratha strongman “The year 2016 witnessed The Home Ministry’s report found that the video is authen- old guard, exemplified by the Yeddyurappa, who had camped Assembly seats in the next challenging task for the Con- said cryptically. a 54.81 per cent increase and a said there has been a spurt in tic. We have identified the com- recent exit of senior leader S in the two constituencies for elections. gress to emerge as an alterna- The book, however, does 110.25 per cent increase in the infiltration attempts from Paki- pany of the force involved and M Krishna, a former Chief more than three weeks. Yeddyurappa had headed tive to the BJP at national-level. not touch upon the situation number of terrorist incidents stan during 2016. the location of the incident.” Minister. During the campaign, the the first-ever BJP government in “The Congress has no post the recent assembly polls and fatalities of security forces The state government Sahi said the incident hap- Siddaramaiah had devoted two leaders made no-holds- the South after the 2008 Assem- other option left, but to join in five states including Uttar in comparison to the corre- and security forces have also pened in Kralpora area in the the last eight days for the cam- barred personal attacks. bly polls and is now tasked to hands with small and regional Pradesh, which the NDA sponding period of 2015,” it responded, as a result of which Chadoora assembly segment paign crisscrossing both the “We respect the mandate revive the party’s fortunes to parties to combat the BJP’s major swept. said. infiltrating terrorists were in central Kashmir’s Budgam constituencies and mobilised his of the electorate. It is however return to power. However, there is a 11.76 increasingly neutralised. district. MPOST No surprise in MP by-poll MHRD bolsters grievance redressal mechanism Javadekar condemns text DHIRENDRA KUMAR to the official, the grievance results; 1-1 for Cong-BJP redressal mechanism is open as sexist, orders action NEW DELHI: If you are a for all and those wishing to OUR CORRESPONDENT Opposition in the Assembly, student or a teacher or a par- get their complaints resolved, NEW DELHI: Union HRD based New Saraswati House, is in October 2016. ent and running from pillar can either go through the link Minister Prakash Javadekar taught at various schools affili- BHOPAL: The BJP on Thurs- The Congress, while field- to post to get your grievances given on HRD Ministry web- on Thursday condemned the ated to CBSE. CBSE, however, day won the Bandhavgarh ing Hemant, had counted on addressed, the Ministry of site, or write an email to the definition of a “perfect female clarified that it “does not rec- Assembly seat, while the the sympathy votes, but the Human Resource Develop- minister on minister.hrd@ body” in a class 12 textbook as ommend any books by private Congress emerged victorious BJP put up a spirited fight and ment, which is led by Prakash gov.in. The minister’s twitter “sexist” and has ordered action publishers in its schools”. “I con- at Ater in Madhya Pradesh, did not allow the opposition Javadekar, has come out with handle is @PrakashJavadekar, in the matter even as the pri- demn the remarks in the book though with a reduced party to secure an easy win. a helping hand with a robust which is also regularly moni- vate publisher has decided to as sexist. The text is non-defend- margin. In the 2013 Assembly elec- mechanism to resolve the tored by the grievance team. stop the print- able and unac- With this, the ruling tion, Congress’ Satyadev had unattended woes. Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar The performance of HRD ing and sale of SCHOOL BOOK ROW ceptable. We have and opposition parties have won the seat with a margin of The HRD Ministry has importance of timely resolu- teachers about non-payment Ministry’s grievance redressal the book. taken serious note retained the respective Assem- 11,426 votes. strengthened its grievance tion, a special team has been of their dues, which are very cell is much better than other Excerpts from the Physical of it. I have instructed the offi- bly seats where by-polls were Congress spokesman Pan- redressal mechanism to help formed to monitor grievances local in nature, the forward ministries as about 97.4 per Education textbook defining cers to take appropriate action held on April 9. kaj Chaturvedi said the hard aggrieved students, teachers and find solutions as per the the complaints to concerned cent cases are being resolved. “36-24-36” as the “best body in this regard,” Javadekar told BJP candidate Shivnara- work of the party’s chief whip and parents at the time of their norms on a priority basis. local authorities after direct- The cell has resolved about shape for females” on Wednes- reporters. “It is not an NCERT yan Singh defeated his nearest in the Lok Sabha Jyotiraditya need. The mechanism has “Ever since the grievance ing them for early redressal,” 3,447 complaints in less than day created an outrage on social book but by a private publisher rival, Savitri Singh of the Con- Scindia paid off at Ater. The been prepared in such a way redressal mechanism became the official said, adding that two months. Notably, there media with critics demanding and action will be taken against gress, at Bandhavgarh (ST) 46-year-old MP from Guna that not even a single com- operational, the ministry is the complaints about insti- are only three pending cases that the text be withdrawn. The them. We are also asking CBSE in Umaria district by 25,476 commands a strong influence plaint would get missed even getting above 200 complaints tutions and individuals are for 2-6 months while one case book titled “Health and Physi- schools to follow NCERT books votes. Shivnaryan polled in the region. if the issue is not so ‘urgent’ every day. As majority of being handled by the minis- was not resolved in the last cal Education” written by V K rather than private publishers ,” 74,356 votes, while Savitri At Bandhavgarh, the by- in nature. Considering the complaints are from retired ter’s office directly. According one year. Sharma and published by Delhi- he added. MPOST bagged 48,880. election was necessitated due At Ater in Bhind district, to the resignation of sitting Government of West Bengal Congress’ Hemant Katare BJP MLA Gyan Singh, who ‘One will be anti-national even Office Of The Superintending Engineer South Western Electrical Circle, defeated BJP’s Arvind Singh was elected to the Lok Sabha P.W.Dte. P.W.D Complex, Midnapur-721101

Bhadoria by a narrow margin in November last from Shah- for not using Patanjali facewash’ Abridged NIT of 857 votes. Hemant secured dol in a by-poll. Notice Inviting e-Quotation No.- 59,228 votes, while Bhadoria In 2013, the BJP had won NAGPUR: Stating that many be called anti- national,” the WBPWD/SE/SWEC/NIQ37/2016-17/Retender got 58,371. the tribal-dominated seat by sections of society are living in former president of the Jawa- Tender ID: 2017_WBPWD_102760_2 The by-election in Ater was a margin of 18,654 votes. This “an environment of fear”, stu- harlal Nehru University Stu- Last date of submission of bid :- 28/04/2017 upto 15 : 00 Hrs. necessitated due to the death time around, the saffron party dent leader Kanhaiya Kumar dents’ Union (JNUSU) said. Further details can be seen in the above mentioned office of Hemant’s father Satyadev significantly improved its vic- on Thursday said one will Patanjali Ayrved is the during working hours or in Official Website www.pwdwb.in Katare, the then Leader of tory margin. be dubbed “anti-national” Indian FMCG firm founded For all details and online tender submission visit even for not using a Patanjali by Yoga guru Baba Ramdev. https://wbtenders.gov.in brand face wash in the pres- He was addressing a gath- NATION ent scenario. ering to launch ‘Bihar Te BRIEFS “Such is the environment Tihar’, the Marathi version of SP GOVT AVOIDED CENTRAL FUND TO of fear in the country now, his Hindi book, on the eve of that if you do not use Patan- the birth anniversary of dalit WB HIDCO ENSURE NO CREDIT TO MODI: UP CM jali face wash, then you will icon Dr B R Ambedkar. MPOST N. I. Q No.02 of G.M (E)-IV of 2017-2018 LUCKNOW: The SP government was not willing to Sealed Quotation is invited from the agencies having ability take the Centre’s funds for developmental schemes in execution for Plantation around entrance gate, Restaurant to not let the credit go to the BJP and the Narendra at Japanese Forest in Eco Park, New Town, Kolkata. Last date Modi government, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of receiving application- 17/04/2017 up to 2.00 P.M. claimed here on Thursday. “In democracy, the gov- ICA/T 775(3)2017 General Manager (Engg.)-IV ernment elected by the people has to be responsible WB HIDCO for them and the example (of BJP) is before you. The Centre wanted to give money for development of Uttar Pradesh, but the previous government did not want to take it to avoid the from credit going to the BJP and Narendra Modiji,” he said. For this, they WB HIDCO (the Samajwadi Party) did not care about the 22 e-N.IT. No. 02 of G.M.(E) — I of 2017-2018 crore people of the state, the Chief Minister claimed Tender is invited for above NIT having experience in similar at a gathering on the occasion of the launch of nature of works from any Govt. Organization. Last date of ambulance services at his 5 Kalidas Marg residence submitting application 02.05.2017 up to 3.00 pm. Detailed may be seen in the websites at wbtenders.gov.in/nicgep/ here. app&www.wbhidcoltd.com KHARGE SET TO BECOME PAC CHIEF ICA/T 774(3)2017 General Manager (Engg.)-I NEW DELHI:The Congress party’s leader in the Lok Sabha floor Mallikarjun Kharge is all set to become next Chairman of Public Accounts Committee (PAC). KV Thomas is demitting office on April 30 after com- pleting consecutive three-year term in the office. The Chairman of the Congress Parliamentary Party Sonia Gandhi has written to the Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to nominate Kharge as the Chairman of the PAC. 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Superintending Engineer, Western Circle-II ICA/T 746(3)2017 General Manager (Administration) I & W. Dte. Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur. 8 editorial mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata| Friday, 14 April, 2017 EDITORIAL Pillar of strength & stability Bigger concerns Under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh can push for

ANIRBAN greater security, democratisation, economic growth GANGULY for ECI he recent terror crackdown n a significant development on April 9, the Election in Bangladesh under Prime Commission of India decided to countermand the Minister Sheikh Hasina’s dis- by-poll for the Dr Radhakrishnan Nagar Assembly pensation continues to dem- seat in Tamil Nadu merely hours before campaigning Tonstrate her determination to cleanse Iwas to end. The poll body alleged that the ruling All India the system of the poison that has long Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (Amma) faction led by plagued Bangladeshi society and polity VK Sasikala had attempted to bribe voters. Following the and had become especially acute in the untimely death of the former Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa, last few years. Hasina’s persistence with in December the RK Nagar seat was left vacant. As many of the War Crime Trials, despite unfair those following recent events in Tamil Nadu are well aware, and unwarranted international pressure the AIADMK split into two camps after the late chief min- from some quarter that were inspired ister’s demise—one led by former aide Sasikala and other and schemed by Pakistan, which has by rebel leader and former interim Chief Minister O Pan- always been wary of its genocidal past, neerselvam. The ECI’s decision, however, follows a raid The pledge to merits approbation and support. conducted by the Income Tax Department on Tamil Nadu work together to The hanging of Harkat-ul-Jihadi Health Minister C Vijaya Baskar’s properties in Chennai on Islami chief Abdul Hanan because of April 7. On the following day, the Central Board of Direct “create a secure his direct role in the Sylhet bombing Taxes had submitted its report to the ECI, alleging that the environment” in 2004, the recent countrywide crack- VK Sasikala camp had kept aside nearly Rs 90 crore to be down on terror networks and modules distributed among voters to gain support for their candidate in the region is direct proof that the legal process in TTV Dinakaran (Sasikala’s nephew). As per the documents that both Prime Bangladesh is on a robust footing and seized during the raid, each voter was to receive Rs 4,000. Ministers Modi that those who have waged war against Senior ministers from the party were allegedly deputed to the very idea of Bangladesh, against the distribute cash in particular wards. The AIADMK (Amma) and Sheikh spirit and ideals of the Liberation War Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has denied all these charges, although the practice of bribing Hasina made and those of Bangabandhu are gradu- voters is not an uncommon feature during elections held in ally but surely being brought to justice. those who distinguish between “good for declaring March 25 as Genocide Day Undoubtedly Hasina continues to the state. Under these circumstances, the only step left for during the latter’s However, the Pakistan beholden Ban- and bad terrorists”, both Prime Min- in remembrance of the atrocities com- remain a re-assuring pillar of stability the ECI was to countermand the by-poll. This decision was impressive state gladesh-Jamaat, though it faces deple- isters “strongly condemned the recent mitted by the Pakistan army on that day in the region and for Bangladesh con- relatively straightforward, but what followed points to the tion at the senior leadership level, still barbaric terror attacks in India and Ban- in 1971 certainly needs greater voice tinues to be the best leader to pull the institutional shortcomings of the poll body. visit to India is continues to survive and to pose a con- gladesh and expressed their convic- and support. country further towards democratisa- Reports indicate that no cases have been registered against a crucial pointer tinued threat to the democratic spirit tion that the fight against terrorism Serious efforts need to be initiated tion, towards growth and global recog- either the minister or senior leadership of the AIADMK and character of the country. should not only seek to disrupt and and a sustained momentum given to nition – in short she continues to pull (Amma), despite the apparent mountain of evidence collected indicating both Over the years the Jamaat and its eliminate terrorists, terror organisations this legitimate demand. Elimination of Bangladesh out of the morass it had during the IT raid. Health Minister Vijaya Baskar continues India’s and supporting Razakar networks have and networks, but should also identify, an entire generation of the East Paki- itself in till a decade back. to occupy his post. Instead, the IT department has asked the managed to survive by infiltrating var- hold accountable and take strong mea- stan intelligentsia, mass elimination While other parties flounder – to Chennai Police to register cases against some party func- Bangladesh’s ious other outfits both social and politi- sures against States and entities which of Bengali intellectuals and of Bengali take the case of the BNP, which remains tionaries for disrupting the work of their officials. Last May, determination cal. The Jamaat’s formidable sustaining encourage, support, and finance ter- Hindus was carried out by the Paki- stymied in internal uncertainties and the poll body had rescinded elections to the Thanjavur and framework – its industrial and com- rorism, provide sanctuary to terrorists stan army. Their specific orders were to appears to be tainted because of its Aravakurichi constituencies after it caught parties openly to root out terror mercial bases, its international linkages and terror groups, and falsely extol their violate women, to decimate the intelli- unabashed courting of the Jamaat – distributing cash among voters. Since the introduction of elements in and fronts in Bangladesh and across the virtues. They shared the view that there gentsia and to empty East Pakistan of while radical Islamists continue efforts electoral reforms in the 1990s, the ECI has shown greater world have made it capable of resisting should be no glorification of terrorists Hindus. But just because it was found to regroup, Hasina’s leadership persists intent in cleaning up the corruption that has distorted ver- the region pressure, it is these which needs to be as martyrs. They called on the interna- to be a useful and willing pawn in the in providing hope and stability and dicts and introduced better logistics to ensure peace during exposed and eradicated. tional community to end selective or game of the Cold War then and global is seen to be a performing one – all voting. Despite attempts to weed out corruption and force One of Sheikh Hasina’s major con- partial approaches to combating ter- realignment now, Pakistan has always essentials ingredients for the success of parties into following the rules through its imposition of the tributions to stability in the region has rorism and, in this regard, jointly called got away with this genocidal past in its a democratic polity. Model Code of Conduct, it has been unable to change much. been her relentless pursuit and deci- for the early finalisation and adoption recent history. Prime Minister Modi was right In fact, the ECI was unable to act against the candidates mation of those who collaborated with of a Comprehensive Convention on Hasina herself needs to further when he talked of a “shonali adhyay” responsible for such blatant acts of bribery in the Thanjavur external forces to dissolve Bangladesh. International Terrorism by the UNGA.” restructure her domestic politics as – golden era or chapter in India-Ban- and Aravakurichi constituencies and the same set of candi- The pledge to work together to “create It is to the failed state of Pakistan, she nears the general election of 2019. gladesh relations, this golden chapter dates contested again when the election was held in October. a secure environment” in the region the chief sponsor of global terrorism She needs to streamline and focus on a is certainly going to continue beyond On this occasion, the ECI has put the onus of getting rid to that both Prime Ministers Modi and and of terrorism especially in this part number of issues that still create hurdles 2019 under the leadership of both Modi such electoral malpractices on political parties. “It is high time Sheikh Hasina made during the latter’s of the world that this section of the joint and stand in her way of gaining that and Hasina. However, over the next two that they (top leadership of the party) exert the moral influ- impressive state visit to India is a cru- statement is comprehensively applica- undisputed leadership which comes quick years it needs to be further plated, ence and legal authority to reign in their erring candidates cial pointer indicating both India’s and ble. It is Pakistan which has held hos- with a democratic mandate. She needs chiselled, insulated, and reinforced. and electoral managers without loss of time if democracy is Bangladesh’s determination to root out tage Bangladesh’s forward march and to look within to discern the deadwood (Dr.Anirban Ganguly is Director, to flourish and deepen its roots in our country,” the poll body terror elements in the region. in Hasina, the Pakistani establishment and the internal wreckers who still sur- Dr.Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research in an official statement. For all intents and purpose, TTV In an unequivocal signal to terror finds a huge roadblock to their plans of vive, inspired by the razakar mentality Foundation, New Delhi. The views Dinakaran, who happens to be Sasikala’s nephew and the networks, to terror sponsors and to re-colonising Bangladesh. Hasina’s call and ideology. expressed are strictly personal.) party’s deputy general sectary, is the party leadership. Does the ECI seriously expect him to pay heed to their sermons? dear “The panel has done what it can within the powers granted Quote martial KEEPING THE STATUS QUO EDITOR millenniumpost.in to it by the Constitution,” said former Chief Election Com- missioner, N Gopalswamy, to The News Minute. “There are It has been over two decades the security forces have been holding together the special Log on to write letters to the limitations to the body’s power. The commission can only file When I lost my rifle, state of Jammu and Kashmir. This throws open yet again a series of questions and concerns editor or send them to a complaint, the police and courts have to take up the mat- the Army charged me ter from here. Change must come in the form of fast track regarding the state of governance in the region as well as the Army continually playing a [email protected] courts, which ensure political cases are dealt with immedi- 85 dollars. That is why certain role. Clearly, the military is maintaining a status but improving that state of affairs You can also send your ately because otherwise, political parties and people will not in the Navy the Captain is the responsibility of the government. Decisions must be made and executed to improve the comments to The Editor, fear the law,” he added. What the recent RK Nagar episode represents is a serious test for the poll body’s credibility. If it goes down with the situation instead of being complacent with the Army just managing it in questionable ways. Millennium Post, does not act against the likes of TTV Dinakaran or Vijaya ship Supplying more pallet guns is no solution. The continued AFSPA is a symptom of the lack of Pratap Bhawan, 5 Bahadur Shah DICK GREGORY Baskar, the commissions’ reputation for conducting free and reforms that the military needs. Via email Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002 fair elections could take a hit. Parliament could also amend NAMRATA BHAT the Representation of Peoples Act, arming the ECI with pow- ers to disqualify candidates or parties caught bribing voters. But there are also those who believe that the ECI cannot be given too much power. Such powers will lead to dangerous Need a new narrative in Tamil polity outcomes, they argue. Successive governments at the Centre have promised electoral reforms including public funding of elections. Numerous commissions have released reports in this regard, but most of these files are collecting dust in the After the demise of Jayalalithaa, the state is in desperate need of a new government’s archives. Instead, in the recent Finance Bill passed by the Centre, a host of amendments about election leader with vision, writes funding saw the light of day. It lifts the cap on how many G. Palanithurai donations a company can give to parties. It also enables any- n Tamil Nadu, what we are wit- one to donate anonymously using electoral bonds issued by nessing after the demise of J. Jay- “approved” banks. They do little to enhance transparency in alalitha and the disappearance of the electoral process. There are seemingly bigger issues that M. Karunanidhi from the pub- the ECI needs to deal with instead of all the hue and cry sur- Ilic space is a leadership crisis. It is felt rounding electoral voting machines. increasingly in the state’s political space as controversy hovers around the death of J. Jayalalitha and the imprisonment Tamil Nadu of V.K. Sasikala based on the judgment On prohibition of the Supreme Court. How long they arlier this week, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman is one of the lamented J. Jayalalitha’s death? Even the Singh announced plans to move towards total pro- progressive states main opposition party is involved in the hibition of alcohol. Reports indicate that the alcohol discourse. It is a pity that Tamil Nadu ban will be put in place in a phased manner, start- in India despite politics has not moved an inch beyond Eing with villages having a population of 3,000 and more. certain negative the old narratives. This announcement comes days after Madhya Pradesh Chief There is no new narrative in Tamil Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hinted that the state would trends like Nadu politics based on the real issues implement a total ban on alcohol in a phased manner. The continuing and facing the state. Tamil society faces a MP government is already closing down all liquor shops situ- plethora of problems--drought, farmer ated within a radius of five kilometres from the banks of Nar- soaring corrupt suicides, inadequate water supply, ille- mada. “In the next phase, the liquor stores will not be allowed practices in public gal sand quarrying, poor quality of pri- to open in residential localities, near educational institutes mary and higher education, stagnated or religious places,” Chouhan said. At present, Bihar and sphere and industries, continuing law and order Gujarat are the only states that have a total ban on alcohol in authoritarianism problems, regularised corruption in place. States like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh had also in politics. The every walk of life, depletion of natural sought to implement such a measure but failed. As a matter resources, loss of ecology, rising unem- The demise of Jayalalithaa has left a vacuum in Tamil Nadu politics of policy, prohibition has never quite worked. The standard practice of ployment and the death of fisher folk at argument issued by those in defence of prohibition is based democracy the hands of the Sri Lankan Navy. All which became a model for other states. Nadu politics. Unfortunately, the pres- politics and new leaders with a different on the directive principles of state policy (DPSP) written into these issues are deeply rooted, and it is It is one of the progressive states in India ent day leadership has not lent anything style. Jallikattu and Neduvasal agitations the Constitution. According to Article 47, “The State shall remains a not so easy to find a readymade solution. despite certain negative trends like con- substantial to create a new narrative have demonstrated the loss of credibility endeavour to bring about prohibition of the consumption challenge, and Despite the seriousness, the issues have tinuing and soaring corrupt practices after the demise of J. Jayalalitha. Had on the part of the political parties and except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of not drawn the attention of politicians. in public sphere and authoritarianism M. Karunanidhi been active today he their leaders among the public. drugs which are injurious to health.” Unlike fundamental yet the state No doubt, Tamil Nadu is one of the fast in politics. The practice of democracy would have taken politics to a differ- People have started feeling that rights, DPSP is not enforceable in a court of law. These prin- has developed developing and urbanising states in remains a challenge, and yet the state ent level. Even at the age of 92, he was there is no credible leader to lead Tamil ciples are only meant to act as guidelines when legislatures India. The rural-urban divide in terms has developed significantly. Till date, up to date, and he has the perspective society. People have lost hope in the frame laws. While heavy consumption of alcohol does result significantly of population is 50:50 in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu is known for its perfor- to look at issues. It is unfortunate now political parties as they perpetuate the in serious health problems and significant social costs, the Tamil Nadu politics has always been mance in taking care of the poor. There we do not have such qualities among corporate style of functioning. Politi- kind of bans issued by the courts and state governments are a trendsetter for other states. K. Kamaraj is no distress migration in Tamil Nadu. the leaders of the parties now. cal parties barring a few smaller enti- counterproductive. Many studies contend that prohibition had laid the foundation for robust eco- For this, whole credit goes to our past A few political parties talk about the ties have no real concern on the issues results in a significant drop in crucial revenue, the formation nomic development through building leaders who relentlessly pursued pro- real issues, but they possess a weak voice but even their activities always around of mafias with illegal sales and outright corruption. Other the basics for agriculture development poor policies. which has not drawn the attention of the formations of an alliance to win a few ways to curb drinking are higher taxes, limiting the construc- and industrialisation. In the same way, K. Kamaraj and M. Karunanidhi, media. As a result, the Tamil media both seats in the election and to form a gov- tion of outlets and drinking places, and banning the sale of M. Karunanidhi had laid the ground- M.G. Ramachandran, and J. Jayala- electronic and print narrating and spin- ernment if it is a major political front. arrack or hooch in plastic pouches. If the rationale for prohi- work for administering social develop- litha had distinct leadership qualities ning stories on an around the death of It is a total vacuum in Tamil Nadu pol- bition is to prevent those from low-income households from ment even before the concept gained and styles, and they made indelible J.Jayalalitha. It seems that some forces itics. What is going on in Tamil Nadu spending their hard-earned money on liquor, then the state currency in other states. M.G. Ramach- marks in governance, administration, are constantly working to ensure that at present is only a political show, and would be well-advised to improve governance and enable andran set a new trend in helping the and process of development in Tamil the real issues do not come into the pub- people are witnessing it as a cinema job creation. In Andhra Pradesh, the measure resulted in the poor through direct transfer of benefits. Nadu. E.V. Ramasamy Periyar and C.N. lic space for discourse. In the local press rather than a political discourse. Where rise of wealthy politicians, who stood to benefit from its ille- By following the tradition of M.G.R., J. Annadurai made a significant contri- today, non-issues are seemingly up for is my leader? gal sale. The road to disaster is paved with good intentions. Jayalalitha had implemented pro-poor, bution in changing the discourses of debate. Public, youth, students, opin- (The views expressed pro-women, and pro-children schemes politics through their ideas in Tamil ion makers are in search of alternative are strictly personal.) 9 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 14 April, 2017 mp in focus Colour me indigo There is a renewed demand for natural indigo across the world

KUNDAN hundred years ago, indigo symbol- almost erased in people’s memory till the PANDEY ised colonial oppression. Now it early 2000s probably for this reason. In 2004- marks high-end fashion products. 05, Tushar Kumar, a Bangladesh-based tex- Though the natural blue dye never tile designer, spotted some indigo plants Alost its sheen, its production in India under while passing through Rangpur division the British saw a tremendous decline after and inquired about it. But no one could rec- the development of synthetic indigo dye by ognise the plant. Tushar managed to extract German chemist Adolf von Baeyer in 1878. dye from the plants. “It motivated us and we Farming of indigo was at its peak in the decided to work with local farmers,” says late 19th century. India produced nearly Mishael ‘Mika’ Ahmad of Nijera Cottage and 19,000 tonnes of indigo in the 1850s and Village Industries (NCVI), a worker and arti- almost all of it was sent to Europe where the san-owned social enterprise in Bangladesh. textile industry was experiencing a boom fol- In 2008-09, NCVI worked with farmers of In the absence lowing the industrial revolution. The demand Rajendrapur in Rangpur Sadar upzila (sub- of any official for natural indigo declined after German district) to grow indigo and is now helping chemical company Badische Anilin und them market the produce under the brand figures—the Sodafabrik started commercially producing name “Living Blue”. government has synthetic indigo. Unlike natural indigo, the “The indigo we produce in Bangladesh colour of which depends on the climate of the has some magic, richness,” says Ahmad. little information area where the plant grows, the synthetic dye Today, at least 3,000 farmers associated with about indigo gave uniform results which were of benefit NCVI are growing indigo. Most of them are to the industry. By 1914, the production of landless. NCVI provides them land and seeds despite the fact natural indigo had reduced to 1,100 tonnes. so that they get employment during monga— that the cash The synthetic indigo still rules the market. the lean period between two crop seasons. But there is now a renewed demand for natu- “There is a growing market for products pre- crop has been ral indigo worldwide as people are becoming pared using natural indigo. But cost is a major cultivated and more health-conscious. This has prompted hurdle. For instance, the denim prepared farmers to once again embrace the blue gold. using synthetic indigo is much cheaper,” says used in India for Its revival is particularly evident in Tamil Ahmad. Almost halfway across the world 4,000 years and Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, in Guatemala, indigo is making a come- where hot and humid climate is conducive to back after a similar tumultuous past. The 16 indigo species the crop. In fact, during the Colonial period use of indigo is known in the country since are endemic to the kurpah (Cuddapah) indigo grown in the the Maya civilisation, says Olga Reiche, a the country— Madras region was quite popular in the inter- textile designer who has been promoting national market because of its high colour natural indigo for the past three decades. thousands of content. S Kamalnathan from Vellupuram In fact, the Mayans are known to have used farmers have district, Tamil Nadu, is one such farmer who natural indigo to develop the Maya blue, a shifted from moringa, a major cash crop, to Representational Image unique azure blue pigment. In the 16th cen- shifted to indigo indigo two years ago. He makes a profit of tury, when the Spaniards introduced the from other major around Rs 2 lakh per season from his 3.6 ha The enthusiasm around indigo is spurred sector seems to be noticing the charm of has particularly increased in the past five foot loom, women wove skirts using threads farmland. “The leaves, which are processed by the fact that the farmers do not have to this colour,” says Reddy, who buys indigo years. This is because people have become dyed with natural indigo. But natural indigo cash and food to extract the dye, can be harvested two-three make an extra effort to sell the produce. from Chennai. Of late, the market has been more health-conscious and want to use nat- started losing its appeal across Central Amer- crops in the past times a year. Besides, it requires less water “Almost 70 per cent of our produce is bought flooded with products that claim to contain ural products. Some non-profits working ica with the introduction of synthetic dyes in and inputs,” says Kamalnathan. by textile designers in Delhi and Hyderabad, natural indigo. Rao and Reddy say such a with farmers and artisans are also spreading the 1880s. Farmers again started growing the five years, and Indigo belongs to the leguminosae fam- and the remaining are procured by traders trend only indicates the rising demand for awareness about indigo through seminars crop almost after a century. That was the time that the state ily of plants. Their root nodules fix atmo- who supply indigo to Rajasthan and Gujarat, natural indigo. Reddy offers a trick to sepa- and workshops, he adds. when organic farming, natural medicine, spheric nitrogen in the soil and thus do not the traditional dyeing centres of the country,” rate the real from the fake: “Once oxidised, and natural healing therapies were in vogue. produces 300-500 require nitrogenous fertilisers. After the ini- says Kamalnathan. natural indigo dye turns green, which is not GLOBAL RESURGENCE “I began working with natural organic tonnes of indigo tial profits, Kamalnathan now plans to take Shiv Keshav Rao, co-founder of Hyder- the case with the synthetic one.” There has been an amazing revival of indigo in the 1990s and immediately realised 16.4 ha on lease so that he can grow indigo abad-based design studio Creative Bee, is one Chippa Yaseen, a block-printing arti- indigo all over the world, says Jenny Bal- that people were interested in it,” says Reiche. a year on a large scale. such designer. His studio works with nearly san from Pipar city in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, four-Paul, an indigo researcher and author of “It is now in high demand among people In the absence of any official figures— 400 handloom weavers of Andhra Pradesh says the demand is so high that they cannot Indigo: Egyptian Mummies to Blue Jeans and in Europe, Japan, and the US. But there are the government has little information about and Telangana and produces 2,000 metres meet it despite working round-the-clock. Indigo in the Arab World. “This is majorly countries that never stopped using it, for indigo despite the fact that the cash crop has of textile dyed or printed with natural indigo. Yaseen’s family has been doing indigo print- because the younger generation is more example, China, Laos, and India.” been cultivated and used in India for 4,000 Rao, who exports 50 per cent of the fabric, ing for generations. “There was a time when aware of environmental concerns. They will But the plant, which has been the cause years and 16 indigo species are endemic says demand for such products has doubled 105 families in Pipar were engaged in block- have fewer clothes but of better quality and of atrocities on farmers and uprisings, can- to the country—Kamalnathan says thou- in the last decade. “It is a class symbol. People printing. But synthetic indigo forced them made using sustainable products. Natural not be revived without government patron- sands of farmers in Vellupuram have shifted conscious of their status buy the fabric where to quit the business,” he says. Yaseen could indigo is the perfect sustainable product age. Consider Champaran, where soil and to indigo from other major cash and food natural indigo is used,” he says. continue in the business because of a chance as it can be grown along with rice. Farmers climate are suitable for growing indigo. “No crops in the past five years, and that the state Agrees Mamata Reddy, founder of Hyder- meeting with people from Fabindia, a chain also use it as green manure,” she says, adding one talks about indigo here,” says Arvind produces 300-500 tonnes of indigo a year. abad-based designing firm Kalam Creation, store retailing garments. Today, he receives that the surge in indigo farming is being wit- Mohan, senior journalist from West Cham- However, he says, procuring good quality which uses natural indigo for preparing intri- orders for hand-block printed and natural- nessed in Bangladesh, El Salvador, the Carib- paran. “While the demand for indigo is grow- seeds remains a concern as the crop is neither cate kalamkari, a hand-painted or block- dyed dupatta, sari and fabrics not only from bean, and the US. ing worldwide, people here are not aware of grown by many nor promoted by the govern- printed cotton textile. She says when she India but from countries like Japan. The revival is particularly interesting in its commercial importance. They still con- ment. Most indigo farmers in Vellupuram set up shop two decades ago, the demand M Sanjappa, an indigo expert who was Bangladesh, where indigo has been a symbol sider it a taboo.” DOWN TO EARTH procure the seeds from Andhra Pradesh, for indigo was negligible. Now, it has grown former head of the Botanical Society of India, of pain and struggle for thousands of farm- (With inputs from Vibha Varshney. where the crop is witnessing a revival of sorts. by 100 per cent. “Everyone involved in the says the demand for natural indigo products ers during the Colonial period and remained The views expressed are personal.)

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Inability to enforce road safety laws renders them ineffective RAGHAV CHADHA @raghav_chadha ndia’s famed and acclaimed diver- RAJ sity is everywhere, in thought, LIBERHAN word, and deed. We speak over Na haar mein, Na jeet 230 languages and dialects, eat mein, Imany kinds of food cooked in myr- Kinchit nahin bhaybhit iad styles, dress, customs, worship, all in a variety of hues. This diversity, main, Kartavya path however, is most striking in locomo- par jo bhi mile, tive forms with varying speeds on our Yeh bhi sahi woh bhi roads. So bullock carts, horse-drawn sahi” – Atal Bihari carriages, cycle rickshaws, hand-pulled carts, motorised cycles, bicycles, piston- Vajpayee stroked three-wheelers of many shapes and sizes, motor cars from swank lim- ousines to expanded trunks on wheels YOGENDRA YADAV called Nano, minibuses to double-deck- @_YogendraYadav ers, mini-trucks to container carriers, e-rickshaws, and lastly, those without any right to be on the roads: the pedes- Rajouri Garden by-poll: trians, all can be seen in the space of a AAP losing deposit The measures are couple of minutes competing for get- where it won aimed at halving ting ahead in the race to wherever is 2015: AAP 47% BJP+ their destination. the fatalities in By law, India drives on the left but 38% Cong 12% road accidents by usage and custom, we drive every- Current count 4th where. By law, we have to overtake from round: BJP+ 50% Cong in the next five the right, but by usage, we overtake Representational Image 33% AAP 10% years, from the from any side that gives us the scope to present 1.5 lakh squeeze through. By law, we are advised important”. Sadly, their audits showed types of road users is plentiful. Again, as on our city roads. The callousness of to give way to the traffic on our right, that these roads ignored all design and our road designs and the way we drive, all the road users has endangered lives, DEVDUTT PATTANAIK deaths per annum by usage of our right we give way to safety norms leaving road users highly both contribute to the enhanced risks and some only because medical atten- nobody and dare the transgressor to vulnerable. This is not exactly a revela- of being out there on the highway. For tion did not happen in time. Laws have @devduttmyth out of over half assert his right of way for the least the tion to those who must undertake the a start, there is little or no regulation of always been there, but their non-obser- a million road offender will receive is a choice exple- hazardous journeys every day to make a speed or parking. Anything goes, even vance made a mockery of the regime accidents that tive in the local dialect. Notwithstand- living. The CRRI report finds most long though we have speed limit signage but coupled with non-enforcement that Spiritual yogi = ing these hazards, we continue to drive stretches designed for non-stop traffic these are largely decorative as there is made them look ineffective. To have a transcends sex happen. It is a and going by the number of vehicles flow in the Capital have basic design no one to police the highway. Yes, some policeman at every cross-section is just being added every other day, we are flaws. Is there anything left to be said? patrol cars are seen, now and then, but not possible and even more impossible Political yogi = seeks game-changing prepared to risk our lives, supremely Our Parliament has enacted a new these are usually to escort some digni- it is to have a policeman every inch of control over other law that needed confident that ‘it’ doesn’t happen to us. law almost as this is getting written, tary through the jurisdiction or con- the way. And yet, to ensure certainty Our road engineering does not know making traffic offences punishable duct some specious paper checks and of punishment of every offender is the people's sexual to come into being or believe in making safe roads--abys- with harsher laws. The Act stipulates can easily be negotiated by the smart only way that our roads will become activity mal road direction, verges, intersec- that a state government can specify transporter. Besides, no rule of driving safer for travel. A behaviour change of tions, and mindless speed breakers or a multiplier of not less than one and is observed by any variety of motorist. national proportion is called for but unlit police barriers that raise the bar not greater than ten, to be applied to Ever since the highways got widened who or what will trigger this super- of traffic hazards. each fine under the Motor Vehicles law. to three lanes, each way, all caution has human conversion? It happens only MAMATA BANERJEE A recent study by the Central Road Significantly, it is proposed to create a been thrown to the winds and staying through hard work, comprising total, @MamataOfficial Research Institute says that over 1500 National Register for Driving Licences in any lane is a matter of passing con- and without exception enforcement, people were killed in various accidents and vehicle registration as well. It is venience rather than a discipline to be culminating in exemplary punishment. on Delhi roads in 2016. According to a hoped that the increased penalties will adhered to as a faith. Almost everyone Our fine art of rule by exception is the report in one of the dailies, it has been act as a deterrent against traffic viola- wants to occupy the right lane instead cause of misgovernance. If only, we can For the 5th time in a said, “a large number of road projects in tions. All these measures are aimed at of leaving it for overtaking. And if you let the law rule, the government’s ambi- row, Bengal has again Delhi lack the safety norms”. The quote halving the fatalities in road accidents want to stop, by all means, do so on the tion to reduce accidents by half in five goes on to say that, “Delhi has 33,000 in the next five years, from the pres- side of the road, usually to answer the years can be achieved. This can be the bagged the prestigious km of road network. Out of which the ent 1.5 lakh deaths per annum out of call of nature for yourself or your pas- unifying thread that our diversity of “Krishi Karman Award” arterial ways measure about 1,800 km over half a million road accidents that sengers, without warning of your inten- road users need and need it now. Or of road length. These arterial routes happen. It is a game-changing law that tions to other drivers. No wonder, we else, we will live in fond hope. of GOI for excellence in accommodate nearly 80 per cent of Del- needed to come into being. are prone to mindless accidents! (The writer is a former Director, agriculture. hi’s traffic, and thus proper road design If city driving is chaotic, the high- It is a fact that the volumes have India Habitat Centre. Views and safety measures become very ways are equally unsafe. The variety in increased hugely on highways as well expressed are strictly personal.) 10 world mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 14 April, 2017 Defence in Kim murder case US-RUSSIA RELATIONS AT ‘ALL-TIME LOW’ fears ‘trial by ambush’ Putin tells Tillerson why KUALA LUMPUR: Handcu ed and facing the judge, two young women accused of poisoning Kim US-Russian ties in bad state Jong Nam appeared in court on ursday as their lawyers said MOSCOW: Russian President pessimistic, saying in an inter- Malaysian police still have not Vladimir Putin used a meeting view broadcast on Russian tele- handed over security camera with visiting US Secretary vision, “e level of trust on a footage and documents crucial of State Rex Tillerson on working level, especially on the to the defence. Wednesday to give his views military level, has not improved Siti Aisyah, from Indonesia, on why US-Russian relations but has rather deteriorated.” and Doan i Huong of had reached such a low point, a e rhetorical salvos came Vietnam are the only suspects Kremlin spokesman said. as US Secretary of State Rex in custody in the February 13 e spokesman, Dmitry Tillerson received an unusually killing of Kim, the estranged Peskov, told a conference call hostile reception in Moscow, half brother of North Korea’s with reporters on ursday where any hope that the Trump ruler. Four North Korean that the tone of the meeting administration would herald suspects ed the country the by concealing weapons behind become scapegoats because had been “fairly constructive.” less confrontational relations day of the murder, police say. its back. ere should be no all the other people believed He said the Russian hope was was dashed in the week aer South Korean Lawmakers trial by ambush,” Gooi said. to have knowledge of the case that Putin’s message would the US missile strike on Syria. Say North Korean Ruler Kim e judge postponed the hear- have le the country. be passed on to US President Tillerson met Putin in the Jong Un’s Brother Pleaded ing until May 30. e women e four North Koreans Donald Trump. Kremlin aer talking to his For His Life 5 Years Ago. “e are accused of smearing Kim’s who ew out of Malaysia the He said general agreement Russian counterpart, Sergei accused person should not be face with banned VX nerve day of the murder are believed was reached at the meeting of Lavrov, for about three hours. denied her fundamental right to agent at a crowded airport ter- to be back in Pyongyang. And the need to keep open lines of e Kremlin had previously a fair trial,” said Aisyah’s attor- minal in Kuala Lumpur. But another three who stayed communication between Mos- declined to conrm Putin ney, Gooi Soon Seng. He said they say they were duped into inside their country’s embassy cow and Washington. Peskov souring views of the relation- Donald Trump said the United ing missiles at Syria to punish would meet Tillerson, reect- he has been waiting for police thinking they were playing a in Kuala Lumpur to avoid ques- also said Putin had given Tiller- ship between their two coun- States’ relationship with Mos- Moscow’s ally for its suspected ing the renewed tensions. to provide CCTV footage and harmless prank for a hidden- tioning by police were allowed son his views on the situation tries, exchanging sharp words cow “may be at an all-time low.” use of poison gas. Russia con- Trump had frequently statements from three North camera show. to y home late last month in Syria, and how it was likely as Moscow extended an icy Trump’s comments came demned the US action. called during the 2016 US Korean men who were ques- e women face the death aer Malaysia struck a sur- to develop. e presidents of welcome to the United States’ aer he made his biggest for- Hours earlier on Wednes- presidential election cam- tioned and released. “Neither penalty if convicted. Gooi prise deal with Pyongyang to the United States and Russia top diplomat in a face-o over eign policy decision of his day, Russian President Vlad- paign for warmer ties side may seek unfair advantage said he fears the women will ease tensions. AGENCIES on Wednesday both presented Syria. In Washington, President new presidency last week, r- imir Putin was equally with Putin. AGENCIES First Muslim female judge in US found dead ‘Secretary-level talks between NEW YORK: Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the first-ever female Russia vetoes UN Muslim judge in US history and the first African-American India, Pakistan on IWT delayed’ woman to serve on New York’s highest court, was found dead in the Hudson River. The body of Judge, 65, was ISLAMABAD: e secretary-level talks is constructing in Jammu and Kashmir. How- resolution to condemn between India and Pakistan on the Indus Water ever, Indus Water Treaty Commissioner Asif discovered floating fully clothed on the Manhattan side of Treaty relating to two controversial hydropower Baig told the newspaper that April 11-13 were the river by the Henry Hudson Parkway. AGENCIES projects have been postponed until the end of not the scheduled dates for the meeting as these this month, a Pakistani media report on urs- dates were only a proposal. He said the World Syrian chemical attack day said. e talks were scheduled for April Bank with the consensus of both the countries Chhattisgarh Rural Road Development Agency 11-13 but have been delayed until the end of will provide new dates for the meeting. He said Civil Lines, Raipur (CG) April, e Nation reported quoting sources, he does not know about the new dates. UNITED NATIONS: Russia No. 185/RC-4 /CGRRDA/201 Raipur dated: 10.04.2017 but didn’t cite any reason for the postponement. Pakistan has reservations over the designs vetoed a UN resolution on Amendment No. - I Pakistan’s Minister for Power and Water of both the hydropower projects and is seeking Wednesday that would have Khawaja Asif last month had said the two sides the International Court of Arbitration (ICA) condemned the reported use of The following amendments are issued on press notice of NIT would meet in Washington on April 11-13 through the World Bank—the so-called guar- chemical weapons in a town in 185/CE/Tech/CGRRDA/2017 dated 22.03.2017 Balance to resolve the issues related to Kishanganga antor of the 1960 treaty — while India insists to northern Syria and demanded a Work (ADB) in the districts of Raipur and Balodabazar- (330MWs) and Ratle (850 MWs) projects India resolve the issue through neutral experts. AGENCIES speedy investigation, triggering Bhatapara for 04 number of Roads with Estimate Cost totaling clashes between Moscow and Rs 1009.43 Lacs :- the measure’s Western backers. 1. The previous date for online submitting Bid of above mentioned millenniumpost.in Man dragged e vote on the Security tender was 27.03.2017 Now read as 17/04/2017 instead millenniumpo NO H ALFst TR U THS of 27.03.2017. Council resolution draed by from United Britain, France and the United 2. The Other Conditions of NIT will remain same. CHANGE OF NAME Chief Engineer(Tender Cell) States was 10 in favor, Russia Chhattisgarh Rural Road Development Agency I, Alam Beg S/o Shahrukh flight launches and Bolivia against, and China, Civil Lines, Raipur (C.G.) Mirza R/o H.N. 2751, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia samvad80675/3 E-mail: [email protected] Gali Chandi Wali Churi legal action abstaining. Walan, Delhi-11006 have It was the eighth veto by WASHINGTON: A man Russia, a close ally of Syrian change my name from dragged o an “overbooked” President Bashar Assad, on a Alam Beg Mirza to Alam United Airlines ight in an Western-backed Syria reso- Beg for all purposes. incident which shocked the lution and reected the deep world has launched legal division that has le the UN’s I, Mohd. Jameel S/o action against the passenger most powerful body strug- Mohd. Yasin R/o H.N. carrier. Dr David Dao, 69, gling to tackle the use of mission” to visit Khan Sheik- ursday at the organisation’s 1476, Basti Chhote Ram, refused to give up the seat he banned chemical weapons and houn and the air base that headquarters in e Hague, Kalan Mahal, 8, Darya had paid for aer being asked to help end the six-year Syr- the US attacked in retalia- Netherlands. Both the Syrian Ganj New Delhi-11002 to leave, and was dragged by ian conict. China has vetoed tion. Tillerson is considering government and opposition have change my name his hands on his back o the six resolutions. the request, he said, “and we have asked for an independent parked plane, which had been Russia’s UN Ambassador expect that Washington will investigation Safronkov said, from Jamil Ahmed to bound for Louisville, Ken- Vladimir Safronkov told the have a constructive reaction.” “whereas the OPCW is doing Mohd. Jameel for all tucky. He was le bloodied council before the vote that a Russia has criticized nothing, for reasons unknown.” purposes. aer the Sunday evening inci- resolution was unnecessary, previous investigations Looking at the resolution’s dent at Chicago Airport and and the dra put forward by carried out by the OPCW supporters sitting around the I, Shahid Khan S/o the footage provoked interna- the Western powers pre-judged and the United Nations which horseshoe-shaped table in the Habibur Rehman R/o H.N. tional outrage, reported CBS that the Syrian government blamed the Syrian government Security Council, he said: “You 2228, Gali Bhim, Gali News. e Dao family issued was responsible for the April for at least three chemical are afraid of an impartial inves- Shankar Bazar Sita Ram, a statement expressing grat- 4 attack on Khan Sheikhoun weapons attacks without tigation” that the Syrian gov- Delhi-11006 have change itude for the “outpouring of in which nearly 90 people died. visiting the sites. Safronkov ernment was being blamed for my name from Shahid support”. Citing the risk of Safronkov said Russia’s For- reiterated Wednesday that chemical weapons attacks car- “serious prejudice” to their eign Minister asked US Sec- an investigation cannot be ried out by extremists. Aer to Shahid Khan for all client, the lawyers want the retary of State Rex Tillerson conducted remotely and the vote, US Ambassador purposes. airline and the City of Chi- during talks earlier Wednesday experts must be drawn from Nikki Haley told the council: cago, to preserve surveillance in Moscow to jointly request a wide geographical basis. e “We want to work with Rus- videos, cockpit voice record- the Organization for the Pro- attack on Khan Sheikhoun is sia to advance a political pro- ings, passenger and crew lists hibition of Chemical Weapons expected to be near the top of cess in Syria. We want Russia and other materials related to “to immediately put together the agenda when the OPCW’s to use its inuence over the United Flight 3411. AGENCIES an independent international executive committee meets Assad regime. AGENCIES Man’s body seen tossed from plane, found on roof of Mexican hospital

MEXICO CITY: e body of General Jesus Martin Robles a man, who witnesses said was said a body, found on the tossed from a plane, landed hospital roof, showed injuries on a hospital roof in Mexi- that appeared to be related to a co’s northern Sinaloa state on strong impact. He did not con- Wednesday, according to a rm that it had been thrown public health service ocial from a plane. e public health in the region, which is home service ocial said two more to notorious drug track- bodies were reported to have ers. e body landed on the been found in the town, about roof of an IMSS hospital in 60 kilometers (40 miles) south the town of Eldorado, around of Culiacan, the state capital. 7:30 am local time, said the Local media reported ocial, who was not autho- that those two bodies were rized to give his name. Wit- thrown from the same plane nesses standing outside the as the body that landed on health center reported a plane the hospital.e ocial did ying low over the hospital not know if the man was alive and a person thrown out, the when he was thrown from health ocial said. the plane. Ocials from the Later on Wednesday, state prosecutor’s oce were at Sinaloa’s Deputy Attorney the scene. AGENCIES world 11 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 14 April, 2017 mp ‘US sees India as Germany favours Assad: Syria chemical ban on boat key nation in exports to Libya Asia-Pacific region’ attack is ‘100% fabrication’ to stop migrants WASHINGTON: The US sees ship from where it was left by BEIRUT: Syrian President Bashar India as a pivotal nation for its his predecessor Ashton Carter. al-Assad has reiterated that his gov- security in the Asia-Pacificre- The assurance is being fast ernment had nothing to do with the gion, the Pentagon has said implemented by the Penta- chemical gas incident in a rebel-held as the Trump administration gon, sources said. A day before village last week that killed more than quietly started the process of Trump was sworn in as the 45th 80 people. implementing the recent des- President of the US, the depart- Allegations that his forces had delib- ignation of India as a “major ment of commerce issued a fed- erately poisoned civilians were “100 per- defence partner”. eral notification that relaxed cent fabrication’’, the president said on “The relationship between India-specific defence export Thursday, adding that the Syrian gov- India and the United States control norms. ernment gave up its chemical weapons BERLIN: The German govern- is on track. Secretary (James) Under this, the Bureau of stocks as part of a 2013 agreement. ment says it would support a Mattis has made the defence Industry and Security amended “Our impression is that the West, ban on the export of boats from relationship with India a top the Export Administration mainly the United States, is hand-in- the European Union to Libya priority,” Pentagon spokesman Regulations by establishing glove with the terrorists. They fabricated as part of measures to stem Captain Jeff Davis said. “He a licensing policy of general the whole story in order to have a pre- the flow of migrants across the sees India as a pivotal nation approval for exports or re- text for the attack,” he said. Mediterranean. Smugglers use in the region going forward for exports to or transfers within Assad made the comments in often rickety vessels to ferry our security,” Davis said, weeks India of items subject to the an interview broadcast by AFP, thousands of migrants from after Mattis had a successful EAR. In addition, BIS amended his first since the US struck a Syr- the north African country to meeting with India’s national the end use and end user pro- ian airbase with missiles in retalia- Europe each month. security advisor Ajit K Doval visions of the validated end tion for the events in the village of Mass drownings are com- at the Pentagon. According to user authorisation to state that Khan Sheikhoun. mon when the overloaded media reports, Doval’s Amer- items obtained under authori- The international community has boats capsize or sink. ican counterpart Lt Gen H sation VEU in India may be condemned the deaths in Idlib prov- In a response to questions R McMaster is slated to visit used for either civil or military ince, which most Western intelligence from Left Party lawmakers, India soon. The White House end uses other than those that services believe occurred thanks to a the German government says refrained from making any are for use in nuclear, missile, deliberate attack carried out by the Syr- Bashar al-Assad, Syrian President it considers “imposing restric- comment on the visit. Keeping or chemical or biological weap- ian government. tive measures” on EU exports defence ties on the forefront ons activities. The move on the Damascus and allies in Moscow deaths of hundreds in a rebel-held sub- attack and recommending an immedi- Hague to gather bio-metric samples and of boats, engines and vehicles of the India-US relationship, last day of the previous Obama have denied the regime attacked the urb of Damascus in 2013, although the ate international investigation. The draft interview survivors, sources told Reuters to Libya to be an appropriate the Trump administration is administration is believed to village with chemical weapons, main- opposition has long accused the regime text called on the Syrian government to on Thursday. measure to crack down on peo- believed to have started the address some of the major con- taining that the casualties were caused of holding back some of its supply. provide flight plans, flight logs and other Samples taken from the poison gas ple smuggling. process of implementing in cerns of India when it comes by gases released after an al-Qaeda- US President Donald Trump retali- operational military information from site in Syria’s Idlib governorate tested The response, obtained letter and spirit the recent US to import of state-of-the-art affiliated ammunitions depot was hit by ated last Friday with a “warning shot” the day of the strike. positive for the nerve agent sarin, the today by The Associated Press, designation of India as a “major defence technology and mili- conventional munitions in a legitimate barrage of 59 Tomahawk missiles which However, Global chemical weap- British delegation at the OPCW said also confirms that the EU naval defence partner” . tary hardware. “The changes government air raid. struck the regime-operated Shayrat air- ons investigators have gone to Tur- on Thursday. mission deployed to stop ille- Mattis in his first phone in the export administration Neither country has provided any base near Homs — the first direct action key to collect samples as part of an “UK scientists have analysed samples gal migration uses submarines conversation with the then regulations, reflective of India’s on-the-ground evidence to back up against Assad’s forces taken by the US inquiry into the alleged chemical taken from Khan Sheikhoun. These have for “covert reconnaissance” in Indian defence minister Mano- status as a major defence part- their claims. in more than six years of the civil war. weapons attack. tested positive for the nerve agent sarin, the region. har Parrikar is believed to have ner, will enhance defence ties The Syrian government agreed to On Wednesday, Russia’s representative The fact-finding mission was sent or a sarin-like substance,” the delegation Libya is the main departure said that he is ready to take off and private sector linkages,” an surrender its chemical weapons stocks to the United Nations vetoed a Secu- by the Organisation for the Prohibition said a special session on Syria at the point for migrants hoping to the India-US defence relation- official said. AGENCIES to an international watchdog after the rity Council resolution condemning the of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The OPCW. AGENCIES reach Europe by sea, and more than 150,000 have made the crossing from Libya to Italy in Merkel seeks good ties with Trump despite differences each of the past three years. Trump says NATO no longer obsolete Smugglers put most of the BERLIN: Chancellor Angela Merkel says it’s in Germany’s interest to have good migrants in flimsy inflatable WASHINGTON: US Presi- and said it was time to end Syr- relations with the United States, despite disagreeing with President Donald dinghies that get picked up by dent Donald Trump said on ia’s civil war. Trump on important issues. Merkel told Germany’s Funke media group in an rescue ships and other vessels Wednesday that NATO is not “I said it was obsolete. It’s once they reach international obsolete, as he had decl ared on no longer obsolete,” Trump interview published Thursday that conversations with Trump during her visit waters. Some are intercepted the campaign trail last year, but said, adding that the Trans- to Washington and in subsequent phone calls had been “good.” She added and turned back by the Libyan said NATO members still need atlantic alliance was adapting “this naturally doesn’t rule out that we have different opinions on some points, coastguard. to pay their fair share for the to the broader mission against including on important questions.” Merkel acknowledged that military action About 100 illegal migrants European security umbrella. Islamic militants that he against the Islamic State group was necessary, but said only a political solution have been reported as missing At a news conference had urged. off the Libyan coast near Trip- with NATO Secretary Gen- Stoltenberg said he had would bring about lasting peace in Syria and Iraq. AGENCIES oli on Thursday. AGENCIES eral Jens Stoltenberg, Trump an excellent and productive thanked NATO members for last Thursday to launch 59 field in retaliation for a chemi- meeting in the Oval Office their support of his decision cruise missiles at a Syrian air- cal weapons attack on civilians with Trump. AGENCIES WORLD BRIEFS Nepal, China to hold FOREIGN AGENCIES MAY HAVE ABDUCTED EX-ARMY OFFICER: PAK 1st joint military drill ISLAMABAD: Without blaming India by name, Pakistan on Thursday said “foreign intelligence agen- KATHMANDU: Nepal and China will be holding their first- ever joint military exercise from April 16 to 25, the Nepal Army cies” may have kidnapped a retired Pakistani Army said on Thursday. While the Chinese military aid to Nepal has officer who has gone missing in Nepal. Foreign Office significantly boosted in recent years, Kathmandu and Beijing spokesman Nafees Zakaria said at a weekly press would be holding a joint military exercise in Nepal for the briefing that retired Lt Col Habib Zahir had been first time. trapped in Nepal “after being lured into a job offer”. In his visit to Nepal last month, Chinese Defence Minister He said Pakistani authorities were in touch with the and State Councillor Chang Wanquan had announced military aid worth 300 million Yuan to Nepal Army for its UN peace- Nepal government to trace Zahir. keepers, mainly logistics. The 10-day-long military exercise MALALA GETS CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP would be focused on disaster response and counter-terrorism. “In a bid to give continuity of such joint military training and OTTAWA: Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai exercises with the neighbouring countries and friendly nations has received honorary citizenship in Canada and and in the context of terrorism that is posing serious threat to become the youngest person to address the country’s the global peace also its possible challenges to the global secu- Parliament. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau presented rity, we are holding first ever joint military exercise with China her with a framed certificate of citizenship on under the banner of ‘Sagatrmatha Friendship-2017’,” said the Wednesday. She’s only the sixth person to receive army in its statement. Sagarmatha is the Nepali name of Mt. Everest. The upcom- the honor and the youngest ever. The 19-year-old ing joint military drill has, however, raised eyebrows in New Pakistani activist was 15 when she shot in the head by Delhi, with strategic circles in the Indian capital questioning Talibanmilitants while returning from school. She was the intent of such an exercise. targeted for advocating women’s education. “Nepal Army has been conducting joint military exercises, seminars and training with various nations with whom Nepal ROHINGYA WOMAN SHOT DEAD ALONG has diplomatic ties,” the army said. The statement further read that such kind of multilateral BANGLADESH BORDER: POLICE and bilateral training slots and exercises would provide oppor- DHAKA: Bangladesh border guards opened fire tunities to exchange professional skills and would boost their on Thursday at a boat ferrying Rohingya migrants capability and further strength the diplomatic and military ties. from neighbouring Myanmar, killing one woman and Nepal has been holding such joint military exercise leaving four others injured, police said. The border with India, the US and recently held a multilateral joint authorities came under fire just after midnight and military exercise with various nations involved in UN shot back at two fishing trawlers along a river divid- peace-keeping operations. AGENCIES ing Bangladesh from Myanmar’s westernmost state of Rakhine, police said. Indian named by UN for INDIAN WINS TOP PRIZE AT UNITED NATIONS CHALLENGE urban development panel UNITED NATIONS: An Indian software engineer has won the top prize at a global challenge for an UNITED NATIONS: An key role in the expansion of Indian expert on urban pov- Mahila Milan, a federation of open-source tool that enables users to interactively erty alleviation and advo- collectives of women living in view UN General Assembly resolutions and gain cacy for slum dwellers has slums across India, the UN a deeper understanding of the voting patterns been named by UN Secre- said in a statement. of member states. Abdulqadir Rashik, also an tary-General to a high-level Patel is also the Chair of entrepreneur, won the ‘Unite Ideas #UNGAViz independent panel that will Slum/Shack Dwellers Interna- Textual Analysis and Visualisation Challenge’ for his assess and enhance effective- tional (SDI), an international ness of the agency for human network of poor people’s ‘Global Policy’, an open-source tool that enables settlements and sustainable organisations and supporting users to search and interactively view General urban development. non-governmental organisa- Assembly resolutions to gain a deeper understanding Sheela Patel, a Padmashree tions active in Asia and Africa. of the voting patterns and decisions made by United awardee, is Founder and Patel received the David Nations Member States. Director of the Society for Rockefeller Bridging Leader- Promotion of Area Resource ship Award from the Syner- 22 DEAD IN FIRE AT SENEGAL Centres (SPARC) and a global gos Institute in recognition of expert on urban poverty alle- her extensive efforts to ame- RELIGIOUS RETREAT: FIREFIGHTERS viation and advocacy for liorate urban poverty, and DAKAR: At least 22 people were killed in a fire at slum dwellers. Patel founded the Padmashree, the fourth- a Muslim religious retreat in southeastern Senegal, SPARC in 1984, a Mumbai- highest civilian award in India based non- governmental for her work on urban pov- firefighters said on Thursday, with 87 injured. The fire organisation focused on hous- erty alleviation. Patel is part broke out on Wednesday as worshippers gathered in ing and infrastructure rights of the eight-member panel the town of Medina Gounass for the event. for the urban poor. During that will report directly to the this time, Patel has played a Secretary-General. AGENCIES 12 business mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 14 April, 2017 EPFO plans loyalty-cum-life benefit I-T CPC in Bengaluru gets new pin code of as much as `50,000 for members for tax payers benefit NEW DELHI: Retirement fund body cum-life benefit of Rs 30,000. EPFO’s subscribers will get loyalty-cum- Similarly, the members with wages 8.65% interest on employees’ NEW DELHI: Taxpayers want- life benefit of up to Rs 50,000 at the time of Rs 5,001-10,000 Will be eligible for ing to send their paper ITR of retirement for contributing to the Rs 40,000 benefit. provident fund for FY17: Dattatreya acknowledgement forms or scheme for 20 years or more. All those members getting more documents related to refunds The benefit will also be provided in than Rs 10,000 monthly wage will be NEW DELHI: About 4 crore subscribers of EPFO will and others to the I-T depart- case of permanent disability even if the eligible for Rs 50,000 loyalty-cum-life ment’s CPC in Bengaluru can members have contributed for less than benefit under the proposed scheme. get 8.65 per cent interest on provident fund deposits now send it to a “unique” pin 20 years, the EPFO board has decided. The board has recommended such for 2016-17, as decided by the organisation’s trustees code. The Employees’ Provident Fund benefits in view of a huge EDLI corpus in December, Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya The Department of Post Organisation’s (EPFO) apex decision of Rs 18,119 crore following addition said on Thursday. The comments follow reports has allotted the pin code to making body, the Central Board of of interest that accrued on investment suggesting that the Finance Ministry is nudging the the Central Processing Cen- Trustees (CBT), has recommended a Loyalty-cum-life benefit of this fund. At present, the dependants tre (CPC) to ensure that letters minimum sum assured of Rs 2.5 lakh will be provided to of the deceased get a sum assured of up Labour Ministry to lower the EPF interest rate by up and mails sent by taxpayers and in the event of death of a subscriber. to Rs 6 lakh. There is no provision of to 50 basis points. “It is not like that. The CBT (EPFO assessees are not lost and reach “The CBT has recommended all those members on minimum insurance and any benefit trustees) had decided to give 8.65 per cent. Our min- the centre without delay. amending the Employees’ Deposit retirement at 58 or for surviving members or in cases of istry keeps on discussing with Finance Ministry. We The CPC is the central data- Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI) to permanent disability under the scheme. would have surplus of Rs 158 crore on providing 8.65 base centre of the department ment for ITR filing) through provide for minimum benefit of Rs 2.5 60 years who have Labour Minister Bandaru Datta- which receives all Income Tax post to the CPC but it did not lakh and loyalty-cum-life benefit of up contributed to the treya launched Aadhaar Seeding Appli- per cent,” Dattatreya said on being asked whether the Returns (ITRs), both e-filed reach the centre. Certain other to Rs 50,000 at a meeting held yester- cation after the meeting. The EPFO has Finance Ministry is making a case for lowering the and sent through post, and documents sought by the cen- day,” a senior official said. scheme for 20 years or developed this application with support interest rate. “If need be, I will talk to them (Finance processes them for issuance tre from an assessee to ensure “The suggested benefits will be more. The benefit will of Common Service Centres (CSCs) Ministry). I have requested them to approve 8.65 per of refunds and also deals with timely refunds also used to get available to members after government and C-DAC. The CSCs are ICT-enabled other tax related documents of lost or never reach. “The new approval. Initially, these will be provided also be provided in case front-end service delivery points at the cent. In any case this amount (interest income) will be a taxpayer. pin code is meant exclusively for two years on a pilot basis and will be of permanent disability. village level for delivery of government given to workers. But how and when it will be provided, The new pin code is-- to cater to CPC of the Income reviewed thereafter.” and private services. this is the question,” he added. The EPFP apex deci- 560500-- while the CPC ear- Tax department and it will now According to the proposal, loyalty- In these cases, those With implementation of the seeding sion making body the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) lier used to sport the old pin help to curb the complaints and cum-life benefit will be provided to all members too who have application, a PF member or pensioner had decided to provide 8.65 per cent rate of interest on code of--560100. issues of non-reaching of postal those members on retirement at 58 or can now walk into any of the field offices The older pin code was mails,” a senior officer said. 60 years who have contributed to the contributed to the EDLI of EPFO or CSC outlets with UAN and EPF deposits last December. As per the practice, the marked for the entire Elec- The I-T officials at CPC scheme for 20 years or more. scheme for less than 20 Aadhaar and seed them. board’s decision is concurred by the Finance Ministry tronic City area in Bengaluru, were in talks with the postal The benefit will also be provided in years will be eligible The EPFO enrolled 49,39,929 work- after evaluating whether the EPFO would be able to where the CPC facility is based. department for allotment of a case of permanent disability. In these ers during January-March 2017. It had provide the rate approved by trustees through its own “There used to be griev- dedicated pin code for quite cases, the members who have contrib- launched a special enrolment scheme ances where taxpayers com- sometime as in “almost 60 income or not. PTI uted to the EDLI scheme for less than Those members whose average basic to cover leftout formal sector workers plained that they have sent per cent cases the documents 20 years will be eligible. wages are up to Rs 5,000 will get loyalty- from January 2017. PTI their ITR-V (acknowledge- received by it in paper form.” PTI 1000 businessmen US Boy, 8, drives to McDonald’s Centre plans to auction six coking coal mines from India hold NEW DELHI: The Centre plans to auction 72.30 MT in 2019-20. Meanwhile, CIL is also planning to with sister, 4, for cheeseburger! six coking coal blocks, a move that may As per the current import policy, coal acquire coking coal mines in Australia as ‘India Day’ in help in augmenting the supply of the fuel is kept under the Open General License it looks to supplement the requirement of WASHINGTON: An 8-year- East Palestine police officer drove the speed limit. used for steel-making, to cater to grow- (OGL) and consumers are free to import country’s metallurgical coal. China expo old boy in the US, craving Jacob Koehler told FOX 8 Once at the McDonald’s, ing demand. coal from the source of their choice as per Australia has put on offer some cok- for a cheeseburger, drove News. a family friend who hap- “The Coal Ministry will put on offer six their contractual prices on payment of ing coal blocks and CIL has initiated dia- BEIJING: A 1000-member- his father’s van to the local After the parents fell pened to be eating at the res- coking coal blocks for captive purposes,” applicable duty. logues with the Australian government strong delegation of Indian McDonald’s outlet with his asleep, the children decided taurant, notified the children’s an official privy to the development said. In the April-January period of FY’17, with regard to acquiring some mines there, businessmen from printing 4-year-old sister on board. to leave. grandparents. The entire demand of metallurgical the country imported 34.84 MT metallur- a source privy to the development had and packing sectors has par- The boy from East Pal- Koehler said the child The children, however, did coal, he said, is not met indigenously as gical coal. In FY’16, India imported 43.51 recently said. ticipated in ‘India Day’ celebra- estine, Ohio, got behind the drove about 1.5 km from his get to eat their cheeseburgers the supply of high quality coking coal in MT of coking coal and 43.71 MT of fuel However, the discussions are in a very tions on the sidelines of China’s wheel of his father’s van and home with his little sister in before police arrived. the country is limited. used in steel-making in FY’15. The gov- preliminary stage, the source had said. largest industries’ exposition in drove to McDonald’s with his the back of the van. Koehler arrived at Thus, no option is left other than ernment had earlier said that efforts were India’s dependence on imports is par- Shanghai. sister while their parents were The journey took the boy McDonald’s and talked to the importing of such fuel. being made to increase the availability of ticularly heavy on coking coal which is a India urged Chinese com- asleep at home, police said. through four intersections, little boy, who told him he had Coal India Ltd (CIL) which produced indigenous coking coal in the country in vital ingredient in the steel making process. panies to take advantage of The incident happened over railroad tracks and also learned to drive by watching 55.22 million tonnes (MT) of coking coal order to reduce the import of the fossil fuel Recognising limited availability of the ‘Make in India’ campaign on Sunday when the child’s required him to make a few YouTube videos. last fiscal is eyeing 59.77 MT of metallur- which is mainly used in production of steel. metallurgical coal as an ‘disadvantage’ for and scale up investment in father had worked all day and right hand turns and a left He told police he just gical coal in the ongoing financial year, the Industry body Assocham had also ear- Indian steel sector, the draft steel policy advanced printing technologies went to bed early while their hand turn. wanted to buy a cheeseburger. official added. lier stated that India needs to emphasise on aims at increasing supply of domestic cok- during the celebrations organ- mother was on the couch with Witnesses told police he The case was under inves- CIL, which accounts for over 80 per indigenous production of coking coal in ing coal to cut dependence on imports by ised on the sidelines of China’s the kids, when she fell asleep, did obey all traffic laws and tigation, the report said. PTI cent of the domestic coal production, eyes order to reduce the dry fuel import which half and a production of 300 million tonnes largest printing and packing 63.55 MT coking coal in the next fiscal and has resulted in loss of forex reserves. of the alloy by 2030-31. PTI industries exposition ‘Sino Corrugated 2017’ in Shanghai. Indian Consul General in World oil market ‘close to balance’ despite OPEC cuts: IEA Shanghai Prakash Gupta said GJEPC setting up gem & jewellery it is one the largest delega- tions from India to take part PARIS: Supply and demand els throughout the year, the IEA agreed to cut their own output from the eleven non-OPEC in any exposition in Shanghai in the oil market are close to predicted. to 558,000 barrels per day. countries, unplanned outages institutes in Varanasi, Udupi so far this year. Prakash Gupta matching up, the IEA said “It can be argued confi- The aim was to reduce a glut in Canada as well as in the urged Chinese companies to today, as landmark OPEC- dently that the market is already in global oil supply that had North Sea, we expect (non- MUMBAI: Gem & Jewellery Export Promo- take advantage of the ‘Make in led production cuts are miti- very close to balance, and as depressed prices. OPEC) production will grow tion Council of India (GJEPC) is setting up the India’ campaign and scale up gated by rising US supply and more data becomes available Reports this week said that again on a year-on-year basis Indian Institute of Gem & Jewellery (IIGJ) at investment in advanced print- slipping worldwide demand this will become clearer,” it said OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia by May,” the report said. Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and Udupi in Kar- ing technologies in India. growth. in the report. is pushing the cartel’s produc- Oil inventories fell in March nataka to enhance artisans skills for the gem & Arun Gupta, Vice President The compliance rate with “Although the oil market ers to extend the agreement but probably showed a rise in jewellery sector. of AIFMP and Thomas Huang, the agreement among OPEC will likely tighten throughout by another six months at their the first quarter of this year “We are setting up two more IIGJ institutes Senior Vice President, Reed members and some non-mem- the year, overall non-OPEC meeting in May. The IEA made overall because oil consum- in Varansi and Udupi and expand our Mumbai Exhibitions also took part in bers, including Russia, “has production, not just in the US, no prediction about such a ers stockpiled crude before facility. We are investing around Rs 35 crore of the celebrations held yesterday. been impressive”, the Interna- will soon be on the rise again,” likelihood, but said that a con- the OPEC-led cuts took effect which Rs 20 crore are spent on Varansi facility Arun Gupta highlighted the tional Energy Agency (IEA) it said. sequence of OPEC “hypotheti- properly, the IEA said. spread over 8,000 square feet area,” IIGJ Head- growing collaboration between said in its monthly oil market At the end of November, cally” renewing the deal would “The net result is that global Sanjoy Ghosh told reporters here. Indian and Chinese industries report, giving a lift to oil prices. the Organization of Petroleum be to support prices more and stocks might have marginally “We are also investing Rs 7 crore in Udupi in printing technologies, hop- But oil at above USD 50 a Exporting Countries (OPEC) give further encouragement to increased in 1Q17,” it said. facility, which is expected to start shortly. The ing that the expo would pro- barrel has, in turn, attracted agreed to cut output by 1.2 US shale oil producers. On the demand side, the expansion of Mumbai center will cost Rs 5 crore vide a platform for Indian higher-cost producers in the million barrels per day (mb/d) This means that non-OPEC IEA revised down its estimates for adding two more floors,” added Ghosh. rashtra government supporting initiatives such participants to understand the United States back to the mar- from January 1, initially for a oil production will soon be on for the worldwide thirst for oil, The government’s Assistance to States for as the jewellery park and gems & jewellery uni- Chinese Printing Industry and ket, and frantic American period of six months. the rise again. meaning there will be more Infrastructure Development of Exports (ASIDE) versity, successful graduates from IIGJ can access establish meaningful contact drilling will push non-OPEC Then in December, non- “Even after taking into oil available than previously scheme will provide assistance of 50 per cent in several career opportunities,” GJEPC chairman with potential partners, the supply to surprisingly high lev- OPEC producers led by Russia account production cut pledges thought. PTI the proposed funding, said Ghosh. “With Maha- Praveenshankar Pandya said. PTI Indian mission said. PTI Infy to return `13k cr to shareholders; Q4 nos disappoint Air India to phase out BENGALURU: Infosys, tors to raise questions about remaining old Airbus India’s second-biggest soft- Infosys shares crash nearly the huge cash pile on the com- ware exporter, on Thursday pany’s books, saying investors announced plans to return Rs 3% in wake of Q4 earnings have an obligation to protect A320s this fiscal 13,000 crore from its cash pile their investment. to shareholders after it reported NEW DELHI: Shares of IT services firm Info- Infosys CFO M D Ran- an almost flat net profit in the ganath said the company is March quarter and sales out- sys on Thursday fell nearly 3 per cent after it focussed on efficiency and look that fell short of estimates. reported lower-than -expected earnings for the margins. Yielding to pressure from quarter ended March 2017. Even after a posi- “Capital allocation policy a group of founders and for- tive opening, shares of the company lost the clearly says (it will be) up to Rs mer executives, the company momentum and fell 2.82 per cent to Rs 941.40 13,000 crore. This takes into announced a share buyback account our cash needs for the programme and a pledge to on BSE. At NSE, shares of the company lost next couple of years,” he said, raise dividends. 2.87 per cent to Rs 941. The country’s second- adding that this will leave the NEW DELHI: State-owned remaining four Classics will It also appointed Ravi Ven- largest IT services firm Infosys on Thursday company with about USD 4 bil- carrier Air India will be phas- be phased out by March, katesan, an independent direc- reported a marginal growth in consolidated net lion on its balancesheet. ing out its remaining aged 2018,” Lohani said. tor, co-Chairman in a bid to Infosys earnings set the Airbus Classic A320 planes The Indian Commercial address the founders’ corporate profit at Rs 3,603 crore for the quarter ended tone for other technology by this fiscal. Pilots Association (ICPA) -- governance concerns. March 2017. Net profit came in 0.2 per cent companies, with TCS slated to The airline has already one of Air India’s pilots’ body It will begin to pay 70 per higher than Rs 3,597 crore in the same period report its results on April 18 retired nine A320s from its -- while terming the planes cent of annual free cash flow previous year, according to a BSE filing by Info- and Wipro on April 25. fleet and the remaining six as “lethal and snag-prone” as dividend compared to a pre- sys. Revenue of the Bengaluru-based company Market watchers said Info- planes are likely to go out of had two years back urged the vious policy of sharing up to sys’ outlook for 6.5-8.5 per cent service by March next year, aviation regulator DGCA grew 3.4 per cent to Rs 17,120 crore in the half its post-tax profit. For the Infosys Chief Executive Officer Vishal Sikka announcing the company’s revenue increase for 2017-18 Air India Chairman and to ground these planes and January-March quarter, Info- annual financial results at a Press conference at its headquarter in March quarter compared to Rs 16,550 crore in is disappointing as peers like Managing Director Ashwani ensure passenger safety. sys reported a 0.2 per cent rise Bengaluru on Thursday PTI the same period of 2015-16, it added. PTI Cognizant have guided for Lohani said. In order to facilitate in consolidated net profit at Rs higher growth. The over two-decade-old replacement of its old fleet, 3,603 crore while revenue grew On a sequential basis, Info- founders led by N R Narayana it is imperative that we increase Tata Consultancy Services in Cognizant, which follows classic A320, unlike modern the national carrier has 3.4 per cent to Rs 17,120 crore. sys’ net profit fell 2.8 per cent Murthy publicly criticising our resilience to the dynam- announcing share buyback. January-December fiscal, aircraft, has a set of bogey already commenced induc- In 2017-18 (April 2017 to while revenue declined 0.9 per governance style, including sal- ics of our environment and we Cognizant had announced expects its revenue to grow wheels. Bogey wheels are a tion of A320 Neo (new engine March 2018), the company cent. “Unanticipated execution ary hikes to top executives, and remain resolute in executing a $3.4 billion buyback while 8-10 per cent in constant cur- set of four tyres making up option) planes, 14 of which expects revenue to grow 6.5 per challenges and distractions in a a visa crackdown by Ameri- our strategy, path to transform TCS is returning Rs 16,000 rency terms during 2017. one wheel. are being procured on lease cent to 8.5 per cent in constant seasonally soft quarter affected can President Donald Trump Infosys and drive long-term crore to its shareholders. In US dollars terms, Infosys “We have already retired this year. currency terms. our overall performance,” said that will make it harder for value for all stakeholders.” Two of Infosys’ former net profit was up 1.8 per cent 9 out of 15 Classics and plan The airline plans to induct The stock fell over 3 per CEO Vishal Sikka. companies like Infosys to send Infosys, which has about CFOs -- T V Mohandas Pai and at $543 million for the March to retire two more in the a total of 29 A320 Neos into cent to Rs 935.05 in afternoon Sikka is grappling with employees to work in the US. $6 billion on its books, follows V Balakrishnan -- had recently quarter while revenue grew 5 next two-three months. The its fleet by March, 2019. PTI trade. twin problems of high-profile He added: “Looking ahead, industry peers Cognizant and exhorted institutional inves- per cent to $2.5 billion. PTI business 13 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 14 April, 2017 mp India to build 131-km diesel IndianOil gets okay to acquire 75 acres to up Vadodara ops & gas pipeline to Bangladesh VADODARA: Indian Oil has received a green signal from the DHIRENDRA KUMAR Gujarat government to acquire Exports jump 75 acres of land in three villages NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at in the state to begin the expan- strengthening the ties with Bangladesh, 27.6% in March; sion of its refinery near here the government has decided to build which will increase its over- pipelines to carry diesel and natural gas trade deficit all capacity to 18 MTPA, a top to the neighbouring country. According official said here on Thursday. to the Centre’s plan, the government grows to $10.4 bn “We have received a go- would build a 131-km pipeline from ahead from the state govern- Siliguri in West Bengal to Parbatipur in NEW DELHI: India’s ment to acquire 73 acres from northern Bangladesh to transport diesel three nearby villages a few days and cost of the pipeline laying would be exports grew by 27.6 per back. borne by India. cent to $29.23 billion This will enable us to begin Similarly, the both the countries have in March on account of the Rs 10,000 crore expansion agreed for the construction of another robust performance by plan of the Gujarat refinery,” line from Dattapulia in West Bengal to sectors like petroleum, IOC Executive Director Sudhir Refinery, which has 40 units accounting transport natural gas to Khulna, which Kumar said. is the third-largest city in Bangladesh. textiles, engineering goods The expansion will involve for 30 products, has already invested Talking to reporters on Thursday, and gems and jewellery. the company setting up new `1,315 crore in two phases to upgrade Oil and Natural Gas Secretary KD Imports too jumped 45.25 units which will increase the Tripathi said that the pipelines are part bouring country. and gas transported through pipeline per cent to $39.66 billion overall capacity to 18 MTPA its three diesel and hydro-treating of a non-binding framework of under- Giving details of the agreement, the up to Dattapulia in West Bengal and a last month from $27.3 bil- (metric tonnes per annum) units to make it compatible to standing (FoU) which India will enter official said, “Diesel will be supplied 70-km pipeline will be laid to Khulna from 13.7 MTPA now, he into with Bangladesh for cooperation in through trains. Initially, one rake con- for moving the gas. lion in March 2016. added. make 100 per cent BS-IV diesel the hydrocarbon sector. taining about 2,200 tonne fuel would Commenting on the agreement, the A huge spike in gold Kumar did not divulge as to and petrol from this month Adding further, Tripathi said, “The be transported from Numaligarh Refin- Oil Secretary said, “A MoU to set up a imports pushed the trade how much money it will cost Cabinet had on Wednesday approved ery’s Siliguri terminal to Parbitipur Rs 5,000 crore LNG import terminal deficit to $10.43 billion for the company to acquire the ery, set up in 1966, making it BS-VI fuel from April 2020, the signing of the agreement to establish depot of Bangladesh Petroleum Corp at Kutubdia islands in Bangladesh was during the month under land. He also did not say when one of the oldest facilities in the he added. an institutional framework mechanism (BPC).” signed during the PM visit.” the process will begin. country, will soon be investing It can be noted that earlier for facilitating and enhancing India- According to the official, the Centre The Oil Secretary further said that review from $4.4 billion a In fact, the refinery was Rs 2,770 crore to upgrade its Gujarat government was plan- Bangladesh bilateral cooperation in the would start the movement of fuel from the government has decided to incentiv- year ago. looking to 130 acres for the diesel treating and hydro-treat- ning to acquire the land for hydrocarbon sector.” July onwards. “Till July, one rake per ise the growth in local content in goods The imports of the pre- project and the proposal has ing units to meet BS-VI norms. the project and had last July “It’s a part of the cooperation that month will be moved and thereafter two and services while implementing oil and cious metal rose to $4.17 been pending with the govern- The refinery, which has 40 began a social impact assess- India is planning to set up a liquefied rakes of diesel would be transported to gas projects in India through a policy ment for the past many years units producing 30 products, ment for the same in three vil- natural gas (LNG) import terminal Bangladesh every month by travelling for providing purchase preference to billion in March this year now. The state first allowed has already invested Rs 1,315 lages -- Koyali, Karachiya and in Bangladesh and supply diesel from some 516 km — 253 km in India and the manufacturers/services providers compared to $973.45 mil- IOC to acquire of 55 acres in crore in two phases to upgrade Bajva-- under the state’s new Numaligarh Refineries and selling of 263 km in Bangladesh.” who meet the local targets in oil and gas lion in the same month the first phase several years ago. its three diesel treating and Land Acquisition, Rehabilita- LPG,” he said. The cost of laying the Indo-Ban- business activities. “The service provid- last year. Kumar said the capacity hydro-treating units to make tion and Resettlement Act of Present on the occasion, Joint Secre- gla friendship pipeline from Siliguri to ers who meet the local content targets For the full fiscal 2016-17, expansion will include new it compatible to make 100 per 2013 for public purpose. tary (International Cooperation) Sunjay Parbatipur would the responsibility of and whose quoted price is within 10 per units like mother unit, IndMax, cent BS-IV diesel and petrol The Gujarat Refinery is Sudhir said that Prime Minister Nar- India. The pipeline would have a carry- cent of lowest valid price bid, would be exports saw a growth of AVU (atmospheric & vacuum from this month, Kumar said. located at Koyali village on the endra Modi and his Bangladesh coun- ing capacity of 1 million tonne of fuel in eligible for 10 per cent purchase prefer- 4.71 per cent at $274.64 distillation unit) of 9 MTPA The refinery will have to city outskirts, and is spread terpart Sheikh Hasina have signed a a year. According to the proposal, LNG ence for a stipulated portion of the pur- billion against $262.3 bil- along with few a upgrade of invest an additional Rs 2,770 across 1,950 acres, which 15-year agreement to supply diesel to would be imported at the under- con- chase order, on matching such price,” lion in 2015-16. PTI secondary units. crore to upgrade its equipment includes Asoj and Dumad ter- Bangladesh during his visit to the neigh- struction Dharma terminal in Odisha Triphati said. PTI He also said Gujarat Refin- and machinery to produce minals. PTI Nestle India Major ports may raise `50K cr Mahabaleshwara M S is new join hands ICAI responds to ED raids, says ‘action will be taken loans in $, announces Govt MD & CEO of Karnataka Bank with Google MPOST BUREAU & Paytm Mall NEW DELHI: India’s 12 major JNPT had last year signed against erring members’ ports as well as some ship- the pact with SBI and Singa- NEW DELHI: Mahabalesh- MPOST BUREAU ping entities may raise loans pore’s DBS for $400 million wara M S, presently the Chief NEW DELHI: Chartered accountants’ apex body ICAI on amounting to Rs 50,000 crore loan, which prompted other General Manager of Karnataka NEW DELHI: In a first-of-its- Thursday said disciplinary “proceedings” have been initiated in US dollars at nominal inter- players, besides Shipping Cor- Bank, has been appointed as kind association, Nestlé India against members allegedly involved in money laundering est rates to provide fillip to poration, Dredging Corpora- Managing Director and Chief has collaborated with Google through dubious companies. infrastructure, Union Minis- tion and Cochin Shipyard, to Executive Officer (MD & CEO) and Paytm Mall to roll out an Asserting that the matter of such members would be dealt ter Nitin Gadkari has said. take the same route. of the bank. exciting new promotion for the with seriously, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India After Jawaharlal Nehru Port India has 12 major ports The Board of Directors of launch of the new variants of (ICAI) said, “necessary action will be taken in accordance with Trust’s (JNPT’s) $400 million -- Kandla, Mumbai, JNPT, the bank, who met on Thurs- MAGGI Noodles. Inspired by the laws of the land”. foreign denominated loan, Marmugao, New Mangalore, day at the bank’s head office at the regional cuisines, MAGGI ICAI’s statement comes on a day when the Enforcement another major Port Kamrajar Cochin, Chennai, Ennore, V Mangaluru, Karnataka, have Masalas of India will cater to Directorate conducted raids at the offices of chartered accoun- (earlier Ennore) is in the pro- O Chidambaranar, Visakhapat- appointed Mahabaleshwara M ters in Agricultural Sciences distinctive local tastes with sig- tants in the national capital who were allegedly involved in cess of raising $100 million, the nam, Paradip and Kolkata S as MD & CEO of the bank (MSc Agri), with specialisation nature herbs and spices. money laundering through shell companies. Shipping, Road Transport and (including Haldia) which han- for a period of three years from in Agronomy, from the Univer- The objective of this ICAI said its Disciplinary Directorate is already seized Highways Minister said. dle approximately 61 per cent the date of assuming charge, as sity of Agricultural Sciences, engagement is to build antici- of the matter and has initiated the proceedings against such This is for the first time that of the country’s total cargo per the approval received from Bangalore and he is also a Cer- pation and excitement around chartered accountants who were alleged to be involved in the the Centre-owned major ports per cent,” Gadkari said. traffic. Reserve Bank of India, which tified Associate of the Indian the new variants, where con- money laundering through dubious and suspicious companies. are raising foreign denomi- He added: “This mode of Boosted by a slew of steps is in accordance with board’s Institute of Bankers (CAIIB) sumers have to guess the four Proceedings have been started as per the Chartered nated loans; so far the practice financing at low interest rates the major ports surpassed earlier recommendation. He and has also done Post Gradu- flavours from the eight options Accountants (Procedure of Investigations of Professional has been followed only by pri- and natural hedging has been private players by handling a is succeeding P Jayarama Bhat, ate Diploma in Business Man- provided. and Other Misconduct and Conduct of Cases) Rules, 2007. vate players. followed in the major ports for record 673.43 million tonnes who has since assumed charge agement (PGDBM) from St. Suresh Narayanan, Chair- The matter would be dealt with seriously to look into all “To boost ports and ship- their infrastructure develop- of cargo in 2016-17. as Part-time, Non-executive Aloysius College, Mangalore. man and Managing Director, the violations in these cases as per the Code of Conduct of the ping infrastructure, there is no ment for the first time,” he said. Major ports under the Cen- Chairman of the bank. He started his career as Nestlé India, said, “ We are con- institute, the statement said. dearth of funds... Our 12 major An official said meanwhile tre handled a record 647.43 Mahabaleshwara M S, has Researcher & Teacher at Uni- fident that our consumers, who The ED conducted multiple searches against tax profes- ports and entities like Ship- that another major port - Kan- million tonnes (MT) of cargo been ‘Karnataka Bank man’ for versity of Agricultural Sciences, have always demonstrated an sionals and chartered accountants (CAs) in Delhi in con- ping Corporation and Dredg- dla Port Trust is also planning in 2016-17 registering an the last 32 years and has rich Bangalore and later on joined unconditional love for their nection with an operation to unearth black money being ing Corporation may take Rs to soon raise $150 million annual growth rate of 6.79 per banking experience both at Karnataka Bank as probation- favourite MAGGI Noodles, will generated using shell companies. PTI 50,000 crore loan in US dollar through external commercial cent against 4.32 per cent in operational and administrative ary Agricultural Field Officer be excited with this association. at a very low interest rate of 2 borrowing (ECB). 2015-16. levels. He has done his Mas- in 1984. CORPORATE KALEIDOSCOPE Venugopal, Sharma elevated as LIC managing directors

NTPC-Ramagundam CSR Section in association with CRECHE-NGO- EVoice distributed training kits to Police and Armed Forces trainees. President Pranab Mukherjee gave away SCOPE Leadership SAIL Chairman P K Singh visited Durgapur Steel Plant on April 12-13. Chief Guest D K Dubey, ED-Ramagundam, distributed shoes, Excellence Award (Individual Leadership Category - Maharatna He visited Wheel & Axle Plant and Medium Structural Mill and reviewed track-suits, study materials to the project-affected 75 local youths. B Venugopal Sunita Sharma & Navranta) 2014-15 to Dr Anoop Kumar Mittal, Chairman-cum- the plant performance and its plans for the year with the senior GM (Project), M N Prasad; Head of HR, M S Ramesh; AGM (HR-CSR), Managing Director, NBCC (India) Ltd officials. A K Rath, CEO, DSP accompanied him during the plant visit Rafiqul Islam and other officials were present on the occasion MPOST BUREAU Director of Life Insurance Cor- poration of India (LIC). She NEW DELHI: B Venugopal was the Managing Director & has been elevated to the rank CEO of LIC Housing Finance of Managing Director of Life before this appointment. Insurance Corporation of India With a Masters Degree in (LIC). Venugopal, born in Science from Delhi University, 1959, joined LIC in November, she joined the LIC as Direct 1983 as an Assistant Admin- Recruit Officer of 11th batch istrative Officer of the 12th in 1981. As MD & CEO of LIC Batch of Direct Recruits. He Housing Finance Ltd, she holds hails from Haripad in Allapu- the prestige of becoming the zha District of Kerala State, and first woman to head LIC HFL, is an alumnus of the University India’s second largest mort- of Kerala. Prior to his appoint- gage lender in its 25th year. ment as Managing Director of Her vision was to transform LIC, he held the positions of the organisation from a “Good Zonal Manager-In-Charge of Company” to a “Great Com- Western Zone, from April 2015 pany”. The first major milestone to April 2017, Executive Direc- was when the Company’s hous- tor (IT/BPR) from April 2012 ing loan portfolio crossed INR An MoU between Airports Authority of India and French Civil Aviation Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) signed its Memorandum of P K Singh, Chairman, SAIL, dedicated ‘Shilpangan’ – a skill to April 2015, and Executive 1 lac crore mark in Novem- Authority was signed in the presence of P Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Understanding (MoU) with Govt. of India for the year 2017-18 in New development centre at Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP) Township to Director(IT/Software Devel- ber 2014. During her tenure, Minister of Civil Aviation of India, and Alain Vidalies, French Minister Delhi. The MoU was signed by Atul Sobti, Chairman and Managing society. The centre has been developed under DSP’s CSR scheme for opment) from April 2008 to LIC HFL has reached newer of State for Transport, Marine Affairs and Fisheries, to further Director, BHEL and Girish Shankar, Secretary, Department of Heavy imparting skill based training to the underprivileged section of April 2012. heights in the last three finan- strengthen the technical cooperation between the two countries Industry (DHI), Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises society Sunita Sharma has been ele- cial years both quantitatively vated to the rank of Managing and qualitatively. 14 sport mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 14 April, 2017

WARNER DETAILS RASHID’S PREPAREDNESS TO IPL-10 REACHES A RECORD BREAKING 185.7 I’M A PRIVATE PERSON: TENDULKAR TACKLE WANKHEDE DEW MILLION VIEWERSHIP MUMBAI: Sachin Tendulkar says that though a private person, he has now learnt how to share certain things of his life as his HYDERABAD: Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner NEW DELHI: The ongoing Indian Premier League season 10 fans want to know more about him. The forthcoming film “Sachin: praised Afghanistan’s teenage spin sensation Rashid Khan for has reached new heights with a cumulative reach of 185.7 mil- A Billion Dreams” unveils a “different” side of his personality. He delivering another impressive performance at a venue known lion viewers in just three matches. With an average time-spent said: “I am a private person but learnt to share insight of my life for sporting thick dew at night. With Sunrisers defending a (TS) of 72 minutes per viewer, it reaches an all-time high. This for my fans. In this film I tried to share information about me with modest total of 158, Rashid conceded just 19 runs from his four landmark year of IPL has made an incredible impact in its first my fans by finding a middle path where I am comfortable.” overs and took the key wicket of Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma. week making its mark yet again.

Knight’s tale: Kings restricted to 170/9 as Umesh bags 4 KOLKATA: Fit-again Kolk- starts. Trent Boult and Umesh for dropped catch with a back of a Thakur performed her peppy ata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Smarting from a defeat at seven fours and a six. length delivery which the Aus- hits to set the stage on fire at Umesh Yadav started his Indian the hands of Mumbai Indi- Vohra spoilt Umesh’s return tralian dragged onto his stumps the Indian Premier League Premier League (IPL) cam- ans in their last game, KKR to the side, tonking the in-form trying to cut. (IPL) extravaganza ahead of paign on a high by taking four were bolstered by the return India pacer for a six in front of Grandhomme was intro- Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) crucial wickets to restrict Kings of Umesh while New Zealand square with a pull. duced in the 12th over and first home game at the Eden XI Punjab to 170/9 at the Eden all-rounder Colin de Grand- The Punjab batsman was after bowling three straight Gardens here on Thursday. In Gardens here on Thursday. homme was pencilled in place dropped in the third over by dot balls in his first game since front of a half-full stadium with Yadav returned figures of injured Australian opener West Indian mystery spinner being replaced by suspended the match one-and-half hours 4/33 with a stellar 18th over Chris Lynn. Umesh replaced Sunil Narine who grassed an Andre Russell in the KKR away from the start, Shrad- where he took three wick- Ankit Rajpoot. easy take off Boult’s bowling squad, the Kiwi sent the set dha, turned on the heat in the ets in the space of four balls Kuldeep Yadav was also at third man. Amla played Amla back in the hut. final segment of the 21-min- to send set David Miller dropped with leg-spinner second fiddle, dispatching Trying to whip a delivery ute programme, dancing to (28; 19b 2x4 2x6), Wriddhiman Piyush Chawla replacing the poor deliveries from Boult outside off stump down the leg her hit numbers. Monali, who Saha (25 (17b 2x4 2x6) and young chinaman bowler. and Chris Woakes to the fence. side, Amla top-edged to Gau- hails from the city, crooned a Axar Patel (0) back in the hut. Kings XI, coming into the Just when the pair looked good tam Gambhir at extra cover number of hits including “Moh Earlier, he took the wicket tie after a resounding eight- for a decent opening wicket for an easy catch. Umesh then Moh ke Dhaage”, “Tune Mari of visiting captain Glenn Max- wicket against Royal Chal- stand, Chawla — in his very shaved off the visitors’ formi- Entriyaan” and the title track of well 25 (14b 3x4 1x6) also. lengers Bangalore, made one first ball — broke their 53-run dable middle order, taking the Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya which There were two 50-run change with India pacer Ishant association with a googly that wickets of Maxwell, Miller, drew the loudest cheers. partnerships for the visitors Sharma coming in place of T. went through Vohra’s defence. Saha and Axar Patel in his Brief Scores: -- between Manan Vohra (28; Natarajan. After the Powerplay, Kings third and fourth spell. Earlier, Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata 19b 4x4 1x6) and Hashim Amla The away side were off to XI were 57/1. Bollywood actress Shraddha Knight Riders (25; 27b, 4x4, 0x6) and Saha a flying start with openers Marcus Stoinis (9;12b Kapoor sent the crowd into Kings XI: 170/9 (Miller 28, and Miller -- but none of the Manan Vohra (28) and Hashim 1x4 0x6) did not last long, raptures with her sizzling dance Vohra 28). Artistes perform in the opening ceremony at Eden Gardens (top left). Kings XI’s W Saha in action against batsmen could convert their Amla (25) milking the likes of Narine making amends for his numbers while singer Monali KKR: Umesh 4/33. AGENCIES Kolkata Knight Riders’ (top right). KKR’s Colin de Grandhomme celebrates after taking a wicket PICS/PTI Detained IPL Preview: Gujarat gets Jadeja boost IPL Preview: Kohli returns ‘Islamist’ in their quest for 1st win in IPL 10 for RCB ahead of MI clash cleared over BENGALURU: India captain a staggering 973 runs in 16 cially after being dropped in the Dortmund blasts RAJKOT: Struggling Gujarat Jadeja, who is likely to play his Virat Kohli will return to bol- matches with four centuries to game against Punjab. Lions is set to receive a much- first IPL match tomorrow. Indian Premier League 2017 ster Royal Challenger Banga- guide RCB to the finals against RCB also lost India bats- DORTMUND: German fed- needed boost with the immi- Jadeja missed Gujarat Lions lore’s campaign when they take Sunrisers Hyderabad and he man Lokesh Rahul for the eral prosecutors said on day nent return of ace all-rounder first two games after he was Match: 13 April 14, 8:00 pm on arch-rivals Mumbai Indians would look to improve Banga- entire tournament owing to an they had cleared the sole sus- Ravindra Jadeja during their advised rest for two weeks by in the Indian Premier League lore’s current sixth place stand- injury and the talented Sarfaraz pect in custody for a bomb clash against Rising Pune the BCCI medical team soon here on Friday ing on the points-table. Khan too hurt himself on the attack against the Borussia Supergiant in the Indian Pre- after the India’s four match Test Gujarat Rising Pune Kohli had to undergo reha- In Kohli’s absence, AB de field during a practice match Dortmund football team bus mier League here on Friday. series against Australia. vs bilitation after sustaining an Villiers made his presence felt ahead of the tournament. of involvement. Gujarat Lions, who fin- Jadeja has had a terrific Lions Supergiant injury to his right shoulder as he smashed his way to an Kedar Jadhav, meanwhile, The announcement marked ished an impressive third in home season with both ball and while fielding during the third unbeaten 89 off just 46 balls has showcased his utility by a setback for investigators, who their maiden IPL appearance bat for India and his return will Test against Australia in Ran- to help RCB post a respectable slamming a 37-ball 69 to help described the three blasts late last year, did not have the best definitely boost Gujarat Lions Saurashtra Cricket Association chi and he has been missing 148-4 on his comeback match his side score 157 runs dur- Tuesday as a “terrorist” act of starts in the ongoing edition morale. in action ever since. However, after recovering from an injury. ing a 15-run win over Delhi and said they are focusing on of the tournament. Another key member, West Stadium, Rajkot the Delhi batsman has been The single-handed show by Daredevils. He also hit 31 in suspects in the “Islamist spec- The Suresh Raina-led side Indian all-rounder Dwayne declared fit on Thursday by the South African, however, the opening match against trum”. “The investigation has suffered consecutive defeats Bravo, who is recovering from BCCI Medical Team and will couldn’t save the blushes of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Among not found evidence that the against two-time champions injury, however is doubtful look to boost the confidence his team as RCB went down bowlers, seamer Billy Stan- suspect took part,” the pros- Kolkata Knight Riders and title even though he took part in of RCB, who lost two out of the by eight wickets to Kings XI lake and spinners Yuzvendra ecutors office said in a brief holder Sunrisers Hyderabad in the team’s practice session on three matches that they have Punjab in their last match. The Chahal and Pawan Negi have statement. It said it was never- their opening two matches. Wednesday. played so far in his absence. poor form of Chris Gayle is been among wickets. Mum- theless seeking an arrest war- And on Friday, Gujarat Gujarat Lions’ strong Kohli, who had dropped hints also a concern for RCB. The bai, on the other hand, so far rant for a 26-year-old Iraqi Lions would be desperate to point is the team’s batting of making a return after post- West Indian power-hitter has have two wins and a loss in the national, identified only as turn their fortunes around in department. ing a video on his Instagram been struggling to carve out big tournament to be placed at the Abdul Beset A. for alleged front of home fans at the Saura- With the likes of Brendon But the likes Overallof McCul- two in games. IPL Opener Jason Roy account of his gym session scores, which is reflected in his third position on points-table. ties to the Islamic State group. shtra Cricket Association Sta- McCullum, Aaron Finch, Jason lum and Finch have failed to started the innings well on both on April 11, did some fielding failure to score even one half Mumbai Indians dominated Investigators had zeroed in on dium here. Roy, Raina and Dinesh Karthik live upto18 their reputationsPlayed so occasion against KKR17 and SRH drills during the team’s net ses- century in his last 10 innings. with both bat and ball to defeat two suspects believed to belong Gujarat Lions got a much- up its rank, Gujarat Lions heav- far, garnering just 40 and 18 but failed to convert the good sion, on Wednesday. Gayle will be hoping to make Sunrisers Hyderabad by four to a large jihadist scene in the needed boost in the form of ily depends on its batting unit. runs respectively9 in the firstWon starts into big knocks.6 AGENCIES Last year, Kohli had scored a comeback in the team, espe- wickets on Wednesday. AGENCIES Ruhr region, after three iden- tical letters were found at the scene. Only Abdul Beset A. was 9 Lost 11 detained. The letter demanded With my comeback, focus will be on chasing targets, says Kohli that Germany stop its Tornado 196/7 Highest total 195/3 reconnaissance missions in the BENGALURU: With their erally been a ground where you That is something that we will team in the first two games, comment on his captaincy style international anti-IS coalition big-hitting batsmen back in can chase down high totals and stay in focus for usHead-to-Head through the Kohli replied in an affirmative. but said he learnt a a few things and close the US air base at the mix, Royal Challengers tomorrow being a day game season if we want to make it “Once you travel with the and that the Australian did a Ramstein in western Germany. Bangalore would prefer chas- obviously that really matters a to play-offs.”2 Kohli hintedPlayed that 2 team, there is a lot happening good job. “I am in no position The daily Bild newspaper ing targets says skipper Virat lot because under the lights the he may play both De Villiers and to focus on one guy is not to judge anyone. I have said this said police had placed Abdul Kohli, who himself is set to play wicket is better during the day and Gayle on Friday and have fair. So you rather stay away about myself as well. I am not a Beset A. under surveillance for his first IPL game of the season time,” Kohli said ahead of clash Kedar Jadhav2 keep wickets.Won 0 and then do your work. I just senior in terms of captain- ship. several months and believed, against Mumbai Indians. against Mumbai Indians. “Chris has always been a pri- wanted to let the guys focus on Yes, I have learnt a lot along the based on tapped telephone A shoulder injury sustained The captain emphasised on ority for us0 in the past so manyLost 2 their game and then do their way and I continue to do so. conversations, that he might during the Australia Test series winning the away games to go seasons. Last game was a sce- work on the sidelines,” adding Shane I think did a very good be hiding explosives in his flat. ruled Kohli out of the first two deep in the tournament. nario196/7 where AB cameHighest in, Watto total 195/3 that he actually liked staying job. He has been very patient However a raid on his home games while AB de Villiers and “We know we play good came in and other two guys away from limelight. “Actually, with them. He had his plan drew a blank, the report said. Chris Gayle played a game each cricket at home but last year we were bowling well. I think that I enjoyed staying away from it spot on.” When quizzed on Even as the probe appeared as RCB opted to set target in the won really some good matches is why Chris was left out in the a little bit, not having a camera De Villiers’ absence from the to be in its preliminary stages, first two games. away from home and that is last game, but yes what works sitting in the dugout, so I think net, Kohli said, the South Afri- Dortmund officials criticised “Now with me coming back why we reached the final, so in for us in Bangalore we would it was quite refreshing. It was can given an exemption con- the decision to play its post- and all specialist batsmen play- order to do it , that is the most definitely go with the strongest a good break for me.” In his sidering that he is in good form poned Champions League ing, the thinking might change important thing factor in IPL, combination possible. Chris is playing the home games for us,” Asked if it was conscious absence, Shane Watson led the and had to spend time with match just 24 hours after back again. Bangalore has gen- we need to win away games. the top contender for us to be Kohli made it clear. decision to not travel with the side but the captain refused to his family. AGENCIES the attack. AGENCIES sport 15 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 14 April, 2017 mp

injured Ger- Ronaldo many Griezmann gives Atletico defender scored Mats Hum- mels against his 100th Real’s formidable slender Leicester lead BBC attack - Gareth Bale, European Karim Benzema and Ronaldo. said Shakespeare. Bayern went ahead on 25 min- “I think it is one of the goal, helping utes when playmaker Thiago major decisions in the game. Alcantara swung in a corner It is a definite foul but it is out- from the right which Vidal side the box.” Atletico coach Real beat powered through Real goal- Diego Simeone lamented his keeper Keylor Navas’s hands. side’s inability to kill the tie, Bayern 2-1 Real made a poor start, rarely but lauded Leicester’s defen- threatening Germany’s goal- sive effort. The behaviour of MUNICH: Cristiano Ron- keeper Neuer, back after Leicester’s travelling fans was aldo netted his 100th Euro- minor foot surgery a in the spotlight after 10 were pean goal to give holders Real fortnight ago. Vidal arrested in violent clashes with Madrid a 2-1 comeback win UEFA could have finished police on Tuesday night and at 10-man Bayern Munich in 100 with a first-half on Wednesday before kick-off. the Champions League quar- CHAMPIONS hat-trick when he However, the 3,000 travelling ter-final, first-leg. “I wanted to stepped up to take supporters high in the rafters reach this record. To be able to LEAGUE a penalty after Dani of the Calderon were largely Carvajal’s handball UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE & silenced by Atletico’s domi- from a Ribery shot. nance of the match. Unusually However, he smashed MADRID: Antoine demons behind him to convert for Simeone’s men they were in the spot-kick high over the Griezmann’s penalty handed from the spot and put Atletico almost complete control of pos- crossbar. Real were level two Atletico Madrid a slender 1-0 in the driving seat for a third session, but largely limited to minutes after the break when advantage over Leicester City in semi-final in four seasons. shots from long range. Leices- counting Carvajal found space on the the first leg of their Champions However, Leicester still have ter had been enjoying their best Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring Real’s 2nd goal against Bayern Munich PIC/PTI right and fired in a cross which League quarter-final. reason to believe their dream spell of the half when suddenly reach this mark is an honour Ronaldo volleyed past Neuer. In a game of very few run on their first appearance they were caught short-handed and against a team like Bayern hour a man down after centre- outplayed in the second-half day’s attacks on the Borussia Having already picked up a chances, Griezmann proved in the Champions League at the back on 27 minutes. it is even better,” Ronaldo, who back Javi Martinez was sent and most of Real’s 23 shots on Dortmund team bus and both yellow card for pulling Ron- decisive as it was he who also can continue when the sides Griezmann collected the ball scored both goals, said. Arturo off for two fouls on Ronaldo goal came after the break. “We teams arrived with a heavy aldo back on 58 minutes, won the penalty with a lung- meet again on April 18. And outside his own area and ran Vidal headed Bayern into a within three minutes of each had everything under control police escort. Bayern suffered Martinez was shown a red busting run from well inside his manager Craig Shakespeare to just inside the Leicester box first-half lead yesterday, but other. Four-time world player in the first half, but didn’t use a blow before kick-off when for again fouling the Portu- own half before being brought claimed his side were undone before being crudely barged then skied a penalty attempt of the year Ronaldo then slot- the room consistently,” said top-scorer Robert Lewan- gal captain. Ronaldothen hit down by Marc Albrighton by referee Jonas Eriksson as over by Albrighton. Griezmann on the stroke of half-time ted in the winner between captain Philipp Lahm. “The dowski, dropped out with a the winner as Marco Asen- midway through the first half. he believed Griezmann was sent the Dane the wrong way before Ronaldo volleyed the goalkeeper Manuel Neuer’s tipping point was the red card.” bruised shoulder and Thomas sio put in a low pass for him The French international fouled outside the area. “I from the spot to register his defending champions’ level. legs for the winner 13 min- Security was tight at the Alli- Muller deputised as striker. to tap the ball home between put his previous penalty think we were hard done by,” 24th goal of the season. AGENCIES Bayern played the last half an utes from time. Bayern were anz Arena in the wake of Tues- Bayern were also missing Neuer’s legs. AGENCIES Treated as if ‘beer can’ thrown at bus, says Sindhu, Praneeth advance in irate Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel Singapore Super Series DORTMUND: Borussia Dort- however, insisted that both and I believe that was obvious Sindhu loses mund coach Thomas Tuchel clubs had agreed to play from the way it began. We were accused UEFA of treating the on Wednesday. lucky, when you hear how bad three places to bomb attack on their team bus “We were in touch with it could have been.” as if only a “beer can” had been all parties and never received Captain Marcel Schmelzer be World No.5 thrown and claimed they were any information which sug- said the “players had to func- only informed by text message gested that any of the teams did tion like puppets” and mid- that they would have to play not want to play,” said a UEFA fielder Nuri Sahin said it was NEW DELHI: Just a their Champions League game spokesman. wrong to use football as a sign week after achiev- against Monaco. Germany’s Interior Minis- against terrorism. “To use foot- ing career-best rank The German side were ter Thomas de Maiziere had ball as a sign is a long way from of world number defeated 3-2 by the French club said it was important for the my comprehension,” said the in the first leg of the quarter- match to go ahead: “we can Turkey international. SINGAPORE: Top Indian Praneeth, who reached the two, Rio Olympics final on Wednesday, 24 hours not make the mistake of being “The faces from the bus, at shuttlers PV Sindhu and B finals at Syed Modi Grand Prix silver medallist PV after the scheduled game had intimidated. Then the terrorists that moment (of the attack), Sai Praneeth on Thursday Gold in January, produced a Sindhu on Thursday been postponed. have already won.” The Dort- will stay with me for the rest advanced to the quarterfinals gritty performance to see lost three spots to The fixture was postponed mund players clearly struggled of my life. “It was terrible. It of the USD 350,000 Singapore off China’s Qiao Bin 21-15 be placed fifth in from Tuesday after three explo- on the pitch with Monaco now was only when I came home Super Series after posting hard- 21-23 21-16 in an hour and sions rocked the Dortmund at the bus. Ultimately, it was Dortmund defender Sokra- favourites to reach the last four. and my wife and my son were fought victories in the women’s 12 minutes. The World No. the latest Badmin- team coach and left Spain inter- decided in Nyon in Switzerland tis Papastathopoulos also felt After the final whistle, sev- standing at the door that I and men’s singles respectively 30 Indian Praneeth will clash ton World Federa- national Marc Bartra needing whether or not to play next day. the feelings of the players were eral Dortmund stars were still realised how lucky we were.” here. with eighth seeded Tanongsak tion (BWF) list. The surgery on a broken wrist. It was a somewhat powerless ignored. “We aren’t animals, shell-shocked by the attack 24 Many of the Dortmund Rio Olympic silver medal- Saensomboonsuk of Thailand 21-year-old shuttler Teenager Kylian Mbappe feeling. we’re humans, who have fam- hours before. “I’m doing better team looked physically drained list, Sindhu, who clinched the next. B Sumeeth Reddy and from Hyderabad suf- struck twice as Monaco claimed “Each player had the right ily and children at home,” said now, it (the game) was good as after the match and several India Open earlier this month, Ashwini Ponnappa, who victory at Signal Iduna Park, to start with a somewhat the Greece international. “I feel a distraction,” said 23-year-old confessed they had barely slept. had to toil hard before pre- reached the finals at Lucknow fered a shock first- with Tuchel furious at UEFA’s queasy feeling. We would have (treated) like an animal, not Germany international Matth- “We did not want to play this vailing 19-21 21-17 21-8 over in January, eked out a thrilling round exit from the handling of the situation. liked to have had more time to a human. Unless you experi- ias Ginter in barely more than game, not less than 24 hours Indonesian World No. 27 Fitri- 17-21 21-17 21-16 win over Malaysia Open Super “We felt completely passed work through it,” added Tuchel. enced it, you can’t under- a whisper. after an attack,” said Swiss goal- ani Fitriani in a match that Korean pair of Jae Hwan Kim Series in Kuching over, it came down to ‘tomor- “There are players who eas- stand how bad it was for us. “Apparently there was no keeper Roman Burki. lasted an hour at Singapore and Lee So Hee to also reach last week which row, you’re playing’,” said ily brushed it off, but there are “I am just happy to be alive, other possibility, but from our “I did not have an hour of Indoor Stadium. the quarterfinals. The Indian Tuchel. “We were told by text also players who really took it was the worst day of my side, no one wanted to play. Of sleep at night, which is not the Sindhu will take on the win- pair will take on third seeded pushed her down the message. They treated it as if it to heart. They are more life,” he added, referring to course, no one was thinking optimal preparation for such a ner of the match between Chia Chinese combo of Lu Kai and ladder. AGENCIES a beer can had been thrown thoughtful.” the night of the attack. UEFA, about football before the game game,” he added. AGENCIES Hsin Lee and Carolina Marin. Huang Yaqiong. AGENCIES From state bodies to players, BCCI releases funds for everyone NEW DELHI: The BCCI has released amount due to association”. Kings XI Punjab received Rs 22.5 crore. pending payments to various stakehold- The amount has been released on The promoters of Mumbai Indians -- ers which include Test match centres, state March 22 and will go a long way to help Indiawin Sports Private Limited and Delhi bodies, match fee of India players besides the staff, who have not been paid salaries Daredevils owner GMR Sports received salary of coaches and commentators. for months. The BCCI has also paid Rs Rs 23 crore each. Also the IPL franchises were paid one 1.45 crore and Rs 5.54 crore (approx) on All the top Indian players received installment of their share from the “Net two separate counts -- property tax and their match fees plus retainership fees for Central Rights”. service tax -- on behalf of DDCA. The various tours during the last international The board’s website has uploaded all payments to various Test centres have season. Chief coach Anil Kumble has the payments and specific heads under also been made. Accordingly, Himachal received “professional fees” of approx Rs which the invoices have been created Pradesh and Hyderabad have received 48.75 lakh each for December and Janu- from January to March. According to pay- approximately Rs 2.82 crore each while ary while Rahul Dravid, currently coach ments made in March, the cash-strapped Maharashtra and Andhra were paid Rs Delhi Daredevils, has received two sepa- Delhi and Districts Cricket Association 4.52 crore respectively. Among the IPL rate amounts of Rs 41.44 lakh and Rs 1.89 (DDCA) have been paid approx Rs 1.69 franchises -- promoters of KKR and Sun- crore (approx) during the 2016 season for crore under the head: “Advance against risers received Rs 21 crore each, while coaching India U-19 and A sides. AGENCIES Removing me from TOPS funding right decision, says Sushil Kumar

NEW DELHI: Omitted from 2015-16 also. Although Sakshi the Target Olympic Podium has been included, some Scheme, India’s lone dou- doubts have emerged over her ble Olympic medallist Sushil continuation in the sport after Kumar on Thursday gracefully her marriage. While Sushil was accepted it, saying there was not a part of the Indian squad no point taking funds from at the Rio Games last year fol- the government when he is out lowing a snub by the WFI, of action. Besides Sushil, Lon- Yogeshwar, who bowed out don Games bronze medallist in the first round, had already Yogeshwar Dutt has also been made it clear that Rio was his excluded from the list, and the last Olympics. So, Sushil and famous Phogat sisters -- Geeta Yogeshwar’s exclusion from and Babita -- faced the axe too. the list hardly came as a sur- “I think it is a right deci- prise. Sushil, who has become sion. My name should have a national observer, said he has been removed from the list accepted the role of observer since I am not in action. If I the Sports Ministry for fund- in mind, WFI has included since he is currently not active am not contributing on the ing under by the TOPS, with names such as Sandeep Tomar on the mat. “Since I am not mat, why should I be a part an eye on the Tokyo Olym- (men’s 57kg), Bajrang Punia playing at the moment, I have of any funding,” Sushil said. pics in 2020. Apart from the (men’s 65kg), Jitendra (men’s accepted the job of the national “I don’t want to take any- stalwarts of Indian wrestling, 74kg), Ritu Phogat (wom- observer and I feel I can con- thing from anyone when I am the list also does not have the en’s 45kg), Vinesh Phogat tribute in the young wrestlers’ not playing. I am a very sat- likes of Rahul Aware, Amit (women’s 48kg), Rio Olympic growth by performing this isfied person and I am abso- Kumar Dahiya and Praveen bronze medallist Sakshi Malik role. But that does not mean I lutely fine with the move,” he Rana, all of whom figured (women’s 58kg) for the TOPS would not play again. Till the added. The Wrestling Federa- in the original list, made in funding. time, I decide to take the mat tion of India (WFI) have sent 2015-16, ahead of the Rio Sakshi, Vinesh and Bajrang again, I would play this role,” a revised list of grapplers to Olympics. Keeping the future figured in the original list of said Sushil. AGENCIES 16 mp Entertainment MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Friday, 14 April, 2017 IT’S A PRIVILEGE TO Tigmanshu Dhulia to direct biopic on cricketer Baloo MUMBAI: During an upheaval in the colonial India, a Dalit bowler became known for his heroic struggle. Film- PLAY maker Tigmanshu Dhulia is now all set to make a biopic on the cricketer. Titled Baloo, the film will chronicle the story of the left-arm spinner Baloo Palwankar, who played for the Hindu Gymkhana Club in the early 1900s. He is hailed as the first member of the Dalit caste to make a significant ARMY impact on the sport. “I prefer telling stories about unsung heroes. Like officer: Nimrat Kaur Paan Singh, Baloo Palwankar too is unknown outside crick- eting circle. His story is the story of India and what better backdrop to have than cricket,” NEW DELHI: Actor Nimrat Kaur, for whom being in Tigmanshu said. Produced by Directed the army was once a “dream profession”, said she feels Vinay Sinha and Priti Sinha, privileged that as an actor, she will get to live a bit of that the film is expected to roll out by Nagesh desire courtesy an upcoming web-series ‘The Test Case’. next year as currently the mak- Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, the web series on ALT- ers are finishing the research Kukunoor, the Balaji will feature Nimrat as the Indian Army uniform- work of the movie, being car- clad Shikha Sharma. A poster of the show features her in ried out by historian Ramach- web series on a rugged look with a rifle in her hand. The tagline reads: andra Guha. “When terrorists are at your door, will you trust a woman “Tigmanshu had read a ALTBalaji will to shoot them down?” For Nimrat, it’s deeply nostalgic. book by Ramachandra Guha Bollywood star once the writ- “It is very close to my heart. I have grown up watch- which had a chapter about ing for the project is complete. feature Nimrat ing my father put on the uniform and when he gets ready Baloo. He asked me to read it Apart from this film, they will everyday for work, it’s a great privilege and an honour to too because the story was abso- also roll out their other produc- as the Indian play an army officer as an actor,” the actor said. lutely fascinating. He not only tion Super 30, directed by Vikas “Life has come a full circle for me in that sense and played cricket but also entered Bahl. Baloo is written by Dhu- Army uniform- it’s a dream part which was actually my first dream pro- politics later. His life is worth lia and Darab Farooqui and co- fession. As a kid growing up, I always wanted to join the putting on the big screen,” Priti produced by Namrata Sinha. clad Shikha army until I realised how difficult it is to be an army offi- said. Despite being one of the It will be made under the cer. Then, I said okay, it’s time to have other plans because finest cricketers of his time, banner of Reel Life Entertain- Sharma. For this is not as easy as it seems,” she added. Baloo was apparently never ment (I) Pvt Ltd in associa- Nimrat’s father was posted in Kashmir. In past inter- allowed to lead the team as a tion with Tigmanshu Dhulia. Nimrat, it’s views to the media, she had said that he was in Kashmir captain because of his so-called This will be another biopic on when terrorists kidnapped him and terminated him for lower caste status. The pro- a cricketer after series of films deeply nostalgic not conceding to their demands. No wonder then that ducer says they have obtained like MS Dhoni: The Untold the role as an army officer would assumes greater signifi- a no objection certificate from Story, Azhar and the upcom- cance for The Lunchbox fame actor. the cricketer’s family and will ing documentary on Sachin “It’s a very important subject where the show is about be looking to cast an A-list Tendulkar. PTI the first woman officer role in a combat in Indian Army. It’s a fictional account based on the ruling that was passed last year that women now can be in combat roles in the Indian armed forces. “I am very excited about it and Priyanka very hopeful that it will be loved,” she said. Nimrat has experienced working in the west through TV shows like ‘Homeland’ and ‘Wayward Pines. Now exploring the web to be on series medium in India is interesting to her. IANS Tribeca Film Zoe Saldana Festival jury Brolin to play Cable in Deadpool 2 bullied at school LOS ANGELES: Actor Josh Brolin in a humorous post. Brolin has been tapped to play “Fox! You can’t play 2 char- for speaking the role of Cable opposite Ryan acters in the same universe!! Reynolds in Deadpool 2. Josh Brolin was in Sicario and Michael Shannon had been I was in Sabrina The Teenage English the front runner for the role, Witch,” he wrote. but the studio and Marvel have Reynolds is reprising his LONDON: Actor Zoe Sal- opted for the Sicario star, who role as the wisecracking mer- dana reveals she was bullied has appeared in the Marvel cenary, Deadpool with the at school for being an Eng- Cinematic Universe as the vil- story expanding to include lish speaker. lain Thanos, reported Variety. other characters from Dead- The 38-year-old star, Taking to Twitter, Reynolds pool’s corner of Marvel’s who moved to the Domini- also confirmed the casting of X-Men universe. PTI can Republic at the age of nine after her father’s demise, calls it a “traumatising” experience, reported Femalefirst. Hathaway changed mindset “It was a very traumatising time for me because I didn’t know how to stand up for about mingling with fans myself. I was never equipped, trained or taught to defend LONDON: Actor Anne anybody, but in my head I you choose to give it to me, myself. My mother never raised LOS ANGELES: Actor Pri- the documentary and student Hathaway said she was was a jerk to people – a lot, either by watching my mov- me believing that I was differ- yanka Chopra has been visionary competitions along- averse to obliging her admir- for a period of time. And I ies or in this moment by tell- ent, so the moment me and my appointed jury member of the side Olivia Thirlby, Ryan Egg- ers with photographs but has just woke up one day and I ing me I make you feel good sisters started getting attacked, 2017 Tribeca Film Festival. old, Brendan Fraser and Ileen changed her mindset over just became so deeply flat- – holy shit, that’s amazing!,” shock was the first reaction. Amy Berg, Zachary Quinto, Gallagher time. tered by it and saw it for Hathaway tells Marc Maron’s “Bullies can reach a depth Sheila Nevins, Willem Dafoe, The winners of each cat- The 34-year-old Oscar- what it is: it’s just somebody WTF podcast. within you that may cause irrep- Jesse Plemons and Melanie egory will be announced at winning actor said she has giving you some of their In a casual but candid arable damage. There were years Lynskey among others, will the festival awards ceremony, grown up as an artiste and energy in a nice way. chat, Maron and Hathaway that I felt ashamed of myself, also be on the jury panel of the which is set for April 27 at hopes she did not hurt any- “I don’t know if it’s moth- also discussed relationships, thinking, ‘I should have known festival, according to The Hol- BMCC Tribeca Performing one in the past due to her erhood or just growing up being low down the list of better, I should have always lywood Reporter. The 34-year- Arts Center. The 2017 Tribeca behaviour, reported The a little bit but people’s time choices for The Devil Wears stood up for myself,” Saldana old star, who became popular Film Festival, which will be Independent. matters, you can do what- Prada and her new film, told Balance magazine. PTI in the west with her role of Alex hosted by Michael Rapaport, “I hope I wasn’t a jerk to ever you want with it and if Colossal. PTI Parrish in ‘Quantico’, will judge is set to run April 19-30. PTI Gal Gadot listened to Queen B’s When Beyonce helped tracks to slay the audition LOS ANGELES: Actor Gal Gadot revealed that Beyonce’s music Gadot bag Wonder Woman’s role helped her get in the right mind- set when she was auditioning for the role of Wonder Woman. In W Magazine’s May cover story, the 31-year-old star, who will portray the war- rior in an upcoming stand- alone film, said she listened to Queen B’s tracks to slay the audition, reported Entertain- ment Weekly. “When I auditioned for Bat- Jude Law to play the young man v Superman, I didn’t know it was for ‘Wonder Woman’. The director, Zack Snyder, asked me to wizard ‘Albus Dumbledore’ do a camera test. That was torture. They were looking at six or seven LOS ANGELES: Jude Law has film. Eddie Redmayne will be “Jude Law is a phenom- girls, and we were all in separate been roped in to play young back to star alongside Johnny enally talented actor whose trailers and were told to stay inside Dumbledore in the Fantastic Depp, who will play the villain work I have long admired, and until they called us. Beasts and Where to Find Them Grindelwald. I’m looking forward to finally “Waiting is my enemy Number sequel. The 44-year-old actor Albus Dumbledore is one having the opportunity to work One, and I was losing my mind. So, will portray Dumbledore long of the most iconic characters in with him,” Yates said. I decided to put on Beyonce. Who before the wizard became the J K Rowling’s wizarding world. The sequel also reunites runs the world? Girls! I just started headmaster at Hogwarts and Richard Harris made the role producers Rowling, David to dance, and I let my anxiety go. Harry Potter’s mentor, reported popular in the first two Harry Heyman, Steve Kloves and Thank you, Beyonce,” Variety. Potter movies, while Michael Lionel Wigram. It will hit the Gadot said. PTI David Yates is returning to Gambon later took over the US theatres on November direct the follow-up to the 2016 part after Harris’ death in 2002. 16 next year. PTI