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STATE | 3 INTERSTATE | 5 BUSINESS | 7 SPORTS | 8 YOUTH POWER NEEDS TO BE CHANNELIZED AIYAR'S 'LOW' REMARK REEKS OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CRUCIAL FOR VIRAT KOHLI MOVES TO SECOND IN ICC TEST PRODUCTIVELY: IMRAN ANSARI CONGRESS' 'MUGHLAI MINDSET': PM MODI INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT RANKINGS, STEVE SMITH RETAINS TOP SPOT CM chairs meetings of File related to NHPC Yousmarg, Manasbal, Lolab agreement continues Dev Authorities to remain missing From 50:50 deal, JK reduced to mere 12% share from power giant Focus on developing catchment areas, people while developing tourist spots: Mehbooba Srinagar, Dec 07: The file containing Jammu, Dec 07: Chief Minister, of these Development Authorities to Cabinet decision No. 328 dated 21-06-1975 Mehbooba Mufti today directed the devise packages particularly for school about the Indus Water Treaty continues to Only NHPC can run Tourism Department and allied agen- students, adventure lovers and youth remain missing from the of ficial records w ith cies to focus on the development of from within and outside the State so government have no clue about its whereabouts JK’ hydro-power catchment areas and people while that the footfall gets a steady increase. so far. developing facilities at various tour- She also directed clearing of encroach- A senior official told KNS that it was due projects, says BJP ist spots. This, she said, would enable ments at these tourist spots with full to this missing file that instead of the 50:50 them to become equal partners and force and take tough measures to check partenership, the state is getting mere 12 ‘If projects are returned to JK, who stakeholders in promoting tourism pollution at these places. She also percent out of the total power produced from will run them and how’ across the State. directed promoting pilgrim tourism its water resources by NHPC. Srinagar, Dec 07: The ruling Bhartiya Chairing a joint meeting of Yous- at these places to attract interested The other files related to the issue is the Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday stated that marg, Wullar & Manasbal and Lolab, tourists to visit these places. file bear ing No. PD/I V/243/72 containing all the power giant NHPC only can run the Bangus & Drangyari Tourism Devel- Terming Bungus as a world class the correspondences with regard to NHPC hydro-power projects in Jammu and Kash- opment Authorities here today, the tourist destination, the Chief Minis- projects. mir and that royalties can be discussed Chief Minister directed them to raise ter directed on maintaining its un- Reports earlier informed that the absence with the corporation but not the return. as minimum concrete structures at adulterated aesthetic appeal. For this, of relevant records directly at first affected The BJP general secretary Ashok Koul tourist spots as possible and develop she asked for getting good consul- Dul-Hasti Power Project of which the NHPC told KNS that his party believes that the each destination vis a vis its own spe- tancy before going ahead with any took control in the year 1979. The project got NHPC is biggest company in India and is cialty. She asked them to ensure that major developmental initiatives in delayed but commissioned after a gap of capable of running the power projects in the infrastructure being raised is in the area. She directed preservation nearly twenty Eight years in . reports informed the state. sync with the local culture and archi- of the ancestral place of Hazrat Mau- that the NHPC was not willing to work on When asked about his party’s take on tectural pattern. Gani Lone; legislators, Usman Majeed, Ahmad Dar were present in the meet- lana Anwar Shah Kashmiri (R. A.) as terms & conditions as originally agreed by the demand over the return of the power Ministers, Abdul Haq Khan, Gh- Er. Rasheed, Raja Manzoor, Farooq ing. a heritage house and submission State Govt. for vide Cabinet decision No. 328  See BJP....Pg 02 ulam Nabi Lone Hanjura and Sajad Mirchal, Ishfaq Jabbar and Bashir Mehbooba Mufti directed the CEOs  See CM....Pg 02  See NHPC....Pg 02 FRESH SNOWFALL US recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s Baig takes first meeting of Party’s WEATHER AND CLOSES AVALANCHE SRINAGAR-LEH capital unacceptable: Dr Farooq HIGHWAY constitution Amendment Committee WARNINGS Road clearance work on, ‘India obligated to oppose the move in line with its Members propose several amendments J&K Police Issues Helpline Jammu, Dec 07: Senior background for why it was Numbers say officials commitments, foreign policy’ PDP leader and Lok Sabha felt necessary to constitute Srinagar, Dec 7: In view Srinagar, Dec 07: After Srinagar, Dec 07: Na- e-Subha’ in Srinagar, NC MP Muzaffar Hussain Baig, committee to update the of the weather and avalanche receiving a fresh snowfall, the tional Conference President President Dr. Farooq Abdul- yesterday, took the first meet- Party constitution and said warnings, Jammu and Kash- authorities here have closed and Member of Parliament lah said the move has hurt ing at his Jammu residence that any proposals should mir police has established the Srinagar-Leh highway Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Thurs- the sentiments of Muslims all with members of the commit- hinge on the basic objective helpline numbers at every since the intervening night of day strongly condemned the over the world and made the tee nominated by PDP Presi- of the party to raise its stock district as well as in Police Wednesday-Thursday, officials recognition of Jerusalem as goals of cooperation and sta- dent Mehbooba soon after her as a purposeful, grass-root Control Room Kashmir. said on Thursday. Israel’s capital by the United bility farther and harder to re-election for the Party’s top party based on stated goals, General people of the val- Officials in the Traffic States President and said this achieve. slot. reflective of aspirations of the ley are requested to contact Control Room told KNS that move was unfair, unjust and “This announcement by The six-member Commit- tives envisaged in the First people. The changes ‘if any' their respective concerned in view of the slippery condi- oblivious to historical facts the United States President tee with Baig its Chairman Declaration and later incor- he added will be structural Police Helpline’s in case on tion of the roads triggered due and also to the goal of recon- In a statement issued to is in contradiction to history has been constituted to update porated in its preamble. and reiteration of party’s any emergency and exigency. to the fresh snowfall, the ciliation and peace in the KNS from National Confer- and the sentiments of millions the organisation’s constitution According to the statement known agenda. Inspector General of Police  See Fresh....Pg 02 Middle East. ence Headquarters, ‘Nawa-  See Farooq....Pg 02 in tune with the avowed objec- issued to KNS, Baig gave the  See Baig....Pg 02  See Weather....Pg 02 Erosion of State’s Special Status PDP-BJP GOVT POSES A Career not limited to a job: Dr Drabu primary goal of PDP-BJP alliance: NC GRAVE THREAT TO J&K’S ‘Libraries should become knowledge hub for people to Will oppose any move to undermine State’s special status by PDP: Nasir engage socially, intellectually’ Srinagar, Dec 07: National Conference on INTERESTS: NC Thursday said the erosion of the State’s Spe- ‘A collapsed economy, political uncertainty cial Status and unique political identity was the primary goal of the PDP-BJP Alliance. gifts of Mehbooba Govt to Kashmir’ Addressing a special party convention in Loolipora, Dec 07: Senior National Conference Lead- Anantnag on Thursday, NC Provincial Pres- er and Former Finance Minister of the State, Abdul Rahim ident Nasir Aslam Wani said recurring direct Rather on Thursday said the PDP-BJP Government posed and sponsored assaults on the State’s Special a grave threat to the interests of the State as it was working Status were patronized by the current po- clandestinely to weaken and fragment the State to derive litical dispensation in the State which was political dividends from such divisive and destructive Srinagar, Dec 7: Minister for Finance and “Career is not limited to just having a job cobbled up in utter contempt to the sentiments politics. Labour & Employment, Dr Haseeb A Drabu, and earning some income. It also means pur- of the people. BJP has made it abundantly clear that they Addressing a public meeting at Loolipora area of Chrar today advised students to see their career as suing growth and better positions deserving “The primary goal of the PDP-BJP Alliance remain committed to their traditional  See NC....Pg 02 an instrument of empowerment rather than of your education, experience and effort,” is to erode the State’s Special Status. While  See Aslam....Pg 02 a tool for just landing in a job.  See Drabu....Pg 02 DIV COM KASHMIR JRL calls for shutdown on Sun KASHMIR LOSES 2200 ASSURES ACTION UNDER against ‘HR violations’ HECTARES OF SAFFRON RULES: DAK Calls for protests on Fri against US decision LAND IN 2 DECADES “Delegation appreciates the patient hearing given Rampant construction shrinks Pampore’s saffron fields Srinagar, Dec 07: In view day, Kashmiris will observe by the Div Com” of the international human a complete shut down and Srinagar, Dec 07: The unabated constructions have Srinagar, Dec 07: Doctors Association of Kashmir rights day, the Joint Resistance blackout against gross human taken a heavy toll on the saffron production in south (DAK) along with representatives of J&K Doctors Coor- Leadership (JRL) Thursday rights violations. A protest Kashmir’s Pampore area with a considerable cultivation dination Committee Thursday met Divisional Commis- called for complete shutdown rally towards UN observers’ land has turned into residential area over the years. sioner Kashmir who had invited the delegation for talks on Dec 10 against what they of fice at Srinagar w ill also be As per the official figures of the Agriculture Depart- to discuss about the demands with regard to recent unruly termed as the ‘gross human taken out from Lal Chowk on ment, the saffron land has been shrinking at Pampore. behaviour of Sub Divisional Magistrate(SDM), Zainapora rights violations’ in Kashmir. the same day. Similarly a This is because the government has failed to stop un- with Consultant Surgeon at Community Health Centre JRL comprising of Syed seminar to highlight miseries abated constructions on the land despite Saffron Act 2007, (CHC) Zainapora few days back. Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar of Kashmiris will also be held which was to preserve it. According to the statement issued to KNS, Khan Farooq and Muhammad Ya- on 9th December 2017,” they As per the official figures, saffron crop was being  See DAK....Pg 02 sin Malik in a joint statement program on international hu- “On 10th December, the said.  See Kashmir....Pg 02 issued to KNS announced a man rights day. international human rights  See JRL....Pg 02 02 SRINAGAR | December 08, 2017, Friday www.timeandus.com www.facebook.com/TimeandUs [email protected] timeandus @timeandus STATE Continue from Front Page......

cause of the Palestinian people, and our Foreign Policy has to the State, the Mehbooba Mufti Government has not only 10 as human rights day. CM always noted East Jerusalem as the capital of an Independent compromised on the State’s fiscal autonomy but has also “On this day seminars, symposiums, and programs are of a conservation project of a spring at Trehgam for ap- Palestinian State. A failure of the Modi Government to strong- shattered our economy and is forcing thousands of business held and statements are issued for safeguarding the human proval. She also directed transfer of all assets developed at ly reiterate this commitment and stand would be a great into closure and bankruptcy due to shoddy implementation rights of every one. United Nations has itself created a forum the tourist destination to Tourism Department for their bet- disservice to our country’s independent foreign policy goals and systemic chaos. This is resulting in a spiralling effect that namely human rights commission that also makes hue and ter upkeep. and our commitments at the global stage”, the National Con- adds to the level of alienation and isolation among our youth,” cry on human rights abuses,” JRL said. The Chief Minister directed developing water sports fa- ference President said. Rather further said. The Senior National Conference Leader JRL leaders said that Kashmir is also part of human cilities at Mansbal and holding of events at the lake to attract said National Conference was committed to fighting against civilization and human with same blood and flesh are living niche clientele to the place. She also directed exploring the BAIG a repressive, unjust and clueless Government and would on this land but these humans are being treated like cattle possibilities of para gliding and para sailing to diversify the All the five members, Rafi Ahmad Mir, Nizamuddin Bhat evolve a consensus at the grassroots level to take the State by Indian oppression from a long time. tourist attractions. She also directed complete restoration of Syed Basharat Bukhari, Ved Mahajan and Asgar Ali partici- out of the current morass. Leaders said that from last seventy years, people of Jam- all the 16 adjoining springs and development of a cycle track pated. Bhat was assigned the job to function as the Secretary. “We have to work with cohesion and diligence to reverse mu Kashmir are facing Indian aggression and oppression. at the tourist spot to persuade adventure lovers to visit the Several amendments were proposed by the members the negative consequences being faced by the State and its “Lakhs on people have been killed and this killing spree is spot. during three-hour long deliberations to make the constitution people due to this Government’s policies and misplaced pri- continuing unabated. Thousands of young and old have been The Chief Minister directed the Tourism Department to eloberate and more perfect to further the cause of people of orities and the youth have to be at the forefront of this effort. disappeared in custody, thousands of unmarked graves bear explore the potential of Nilnag, near Yousmarg and create the state and to encompass their political, economic, social Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Farooq Abdullah and witness to extra judicial killings, attacks on the chastity of facilities there so that it becomes a tourist attraction in itself. needs through unambiguous goals and a viable and highly the dynamic leadership of Omar Abdullah, our party will women is being used as a weapon of war and thousands of She said to further boost the tourist activities in Budgam inclusive party structure. work with the hardworking and talented youth of our State innocents have been going through jails and incarcerations,” district, Charar i Sharief is being developed separately as a The members focused on how can constitution guide and to usher it into a corrective era of growth, stability, peace and JRL said.JRL leaders said that if one only looks back at the pilgrim tourist destination. help in ensuring activities involving the masses in a free, prosperity”, the Former Finance Minister added. events of past one year would find hundreds of young Kash- Secretary, Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez; Deputy Commis- democratic manner, orient the party cadre into a discipline miris being gunned down and killing humans being glamor- sioner, Budgam, Haroon Malik; Director, Tourism, Kashmir, through transparent process for larger public service and DRABU ized by Indian state and its media. “During these days, thou- Mehmood Ahmad Shah; Chief Executive, J&K Muslim Wakf commitment towards party’s growth and viability. Dr Drabu said. sands of men and women, boys and girls have been showered Board, Fayaz A hmad Lone and other senior of ficers were also In this regard some amendments are conceived to further He said career is more relevant and empowering than a with pellets and their eyesight snatched. Many have been present in the meeting. strengthen the basic units from the lowest Mohalla Commit- job. “I was inspired to become a lawyer, studied to be a doctor, maimed and injured and are forced to endure a life time tees and Ward Committees upto the highest bodies at district applied for a teacher’s job, worked as an economist, edited a misery. During these days, thousands have been put into jails, NHPC , provincial and state level. newspaper and ended up as a politician. In the end, it all ends police lockups, incarceration centers and so-called rulers are dated 21-06-75. Shockingly, the termed discussed in 1975 well,” he said, to a thunderous applause from the students. using arbitrary laws like PSA to prolong their incarceration,” submitted that 50 percent of the power generated from the WEATHER The Minister was speaking at ‘Career Counselling and they added. projects will be available to State and any profit earned on Munir Ahmad Khan has directed all the concerned district Guidance Programme’ organized by the Department of Li- Leaders said that from Tihar jail Delhi to the jails of sale of balance 50 percent will be shared between State Govt. SSsP to remain vigilant and keep their men readiness for the braries and Research in collaboration with the University of Jammu Kashmir, thousands of Kashmiri inmates are suffer- and Union Government. help of general public. IGP further said that these helpline’s Kashmir and Indian Public Library Movement, Mindler ing at the hands of oppressive Indian authorities. The file that still is missing from the official records, as has been established in every district and will remain func- Delhi and Plancess Mumbai. They said that north and south of Kashmir valley is wit- per the reports was also about the agreement between the tional 24x7. The function was also attended by Commissioner Secre- nessing a new phase of terror and torture. “Crackdown, van- State Govt. and NHPC over the issue of “exemption of Stamp People from Anantnag can contact on 01932222870, tary, Culture, Dilshad Khan, Vice-Chancellor, University of dalizing private residences and property, beating and hu- duty” chargeable on Transfer deed of Land between Govt. Of 9596777669, 9419051950, People from Kulgam can contact Kashmir, Khursheed Iqbal Andrabi, Director, Libraries and miliating people without the consideration of gender and age, India & NHPC in respect of Salal Project, as mentioned at on 01931-260253, 160, 7051510660, 0680 people from Pul- Research, Mukhtar-ul-Aziz and other dignitaries. arresting young, old, women and men indiscriminately, ar- para 11 of folder bearing No. PDD/IV/118/79. The absence of wama c an contact on 01933-241280, 241221, 241986, 8491942811, Dr Drabu said libraries in J&K should become knowledge resting fathers in place of sons and brothers in place of broth- the file left the state authorities crippled to identify the exact people from Shopian can contact on 01933-261891, 9596768831, hubs which attract people from all shades and ages. “In this ers and other oppressive operations are continuing without status of NHPC in Jammu and Kashmir. 9596768826, people from Awantipora can contact on 01933- digital age, my idea was to leverage libraries as places where a pause. Kashmiris are being terrorized but no one in the The former minister Taj Mohi-ud-din on the floor of the 247369, 247702, 7051404001, 9419040154, 9906442505, people can engage intellectually and socially. I am happy that international community seems to bother. India which claims house admitted openly that due to the absence of the file from people from Ganderbal can contact on 2416478, 2416564, the idea has got ahead well,” he said. to be the biggest democracy in the world has let loose a reign the official records, the state of Jammu and Kashmir is losing 9622688825, people from Budgam can contact on 01951- The Finance Minister said counselling students is not a of terror in Jammu Kashmir but no one is raising his or her 10 thousand crore annually. 255207, 255042, 9697048709, people from Handwara can sufficient condition to get a good job since the idea of counsel- voice against this state sponsored terrorism,” asserted JRL From the NHPC the state purchases power worth billions contact on 01955-262295, 9906767076, 7051404206, people ling has evolved over the years, “There has to be a real change leaders.They said that Jerusalem represents the religious of rupees and despite having the potential of generating from Kupwara can contact on 01955-252204, 7051404938, in mindset. All of you must be looking for good jobs and not emotions and aspirations of about a billion Muslims living 30,000 MW of power, 25 per cent of state’s population, as per 7051404914, people from Baramulla can contact on 01952- careers. But a job is not what you want. You must have a good across the Globe. “This is our Qibla I Awwal and no Muslim figures, is without electricity and 55 per cent without safe 237830, 9596777668, 9596767717, 9596767701, people from career. You can have a good career without having a job,” he can ever accept it as the capital of Zionist state of Israel. By drinking water, despite the huge water resources in the state. Bandipora can contact on 9596767430, 9596767411, 01957- said. taking this kind of irrational decision, US president Donal Meanwhile, repeated attempts to call incumbent Power 255271. Underlining the changes required for grooming J&K as a Trump is actually showing his imprudent politics, fascist Minister for comments over the issue didn’t fructify. People from Leh can contact on 01982-258880 and peo- hub of intellectualism, Dr Drabu said the civil society of the behavior and enmity against Muslims,” they said. ple from Kargil can contact on 01985-232275, 8491938293, state has to come forward in addressing the social issues JRL leaders said that these kinds of unilateral anti-Mus- BJP 9419219746. facing the state, “As a society, we make social choices, that lim decisions are bound to deteriorate and damage already projects to the state, Ashok Koul said NHPC is the only A general helpline has also been established for the peo- the best and brightest choose medicine followed by engineers. fragile peace and tranquility of the world. corporation capable of running the hydro power projects in ple of valley in Police Control Room Kashmir which can be When we try and understand when a society makes a choice “No Muslim can ever accept Jerusalem as the capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. “What will we do with those reached on 2506508, 2506504, 2506506 or Dial 100. to put best and brightest in a particular field, what is the Zionist state and so this decision is bound to fail,” JRL said. projects if NHPC returns them to the state? Who is going to policy choice government makes?” he said. Leaders appealed Muslim Ummah to unite against this run them and how? BJP believes that the projects should NASIR The Finance Minister said the policy choice of the govern- bizarre US decision and support the Palestinian cause. remain with the NHPC,” said the party’s general secretary. stand to abrogate Article 370 and Article 35-A of the ments across the developing world are different from social “This world can never taste real peace, tranquility and He added that though he cannot comment on government’s Constitution of India, PDP’s complicity is proven by their choices made by the society, “If our best boys and girls become progress if such kinds of decisions are implemented and behalf but it would be wise enough if the state government silence and tacit support to such nefarious designs. The as- doctors, it must be the most lucrative profession, which un- instead of resolving the disputes confronting humans more discusses the quantum of power being given to Jammu and surance of maintaining status-quo on Article 370 and Article fortunately it isn’t because we are not providing the right kind problems are twisted,” leaders added. Kashmir by the power giant instead of pitching for the return 35-A in the common minimum program of the PDP-BJP of environment for the talent to flourish. In our part of the Leaders said that Kashmiris are and will continue protest- of the power projects being presently run by the NHPC. Alliance has been torn to shreds as BJP has openly sup- world, students are ill-equipped to handle the stress they face ing against this horrible US decision and tomorrow on Dec Pertinently, a senior PDP leader and minister in the pres- ported various attempts to seek the abrogation and repeal of outside. How they can overcome it is the real challenge,” he 08 (Friday), will stage peaceful protests across the valley ent coalition Abdul Rahman Veeri had stated that the govern- special constitutional provisions that form the basis of the said. after Friday prayers. ment was rigorously pursuing the issue of the return of the State’s accession to the Union under special circumstances”, Earlier, Director Libraries, Mukhtar-ul-Aziz presented a power projects from the NHPC and has been actively striving the National Conference Provincial President added. detailed resume of the ‘Career Counseling and Guidance KASHMIR for the same. “We haven’t given up the demand over the return “While the PDP-BJP Government has failed abjectly on Programme’ organized by his Department. cultivated on 5707 hectares of land at Pampore in 1996, of the power projects. We have this mentioned in the agenda the governance and administration front, it has also pro- Hundreds of students from various parts of the Valley which has now reached to around 3500 hectares, indicating of alliance that we signed with the BJP ahead of forming the vided a political platform to divisive forces inimical to the joined the special career counseling programme where the that 2200 hectares of saffron land has come under construc- government in the state,” Veeri had said earlier this week. State’s political honour and dignity. This is a historic be- counseling of students and parents was done by IIT toppers tions over the years. However, Koul said that the issue has to be understood trayal that is unprecedented in both its malice and repugnance including Prateek Bhargav, CEO Mindler, PrikshitDanda, a “The land has shrunk because of constructions. Govern- on merits and that the state can ask for more royalty from and the people have realized the hypocrisy of PDP as the leading Professional Career Counselor in the country trained ment needs to take some strict measures from turning saffron the NHPC but has to think twice before asking for the return promises made by its leaders before coming to power have from Harvard University, SupriyaDhanda, Anoop Panday, land into residential area,” an official of the Agriculture De- of these projects. been effortlessly abandoned”, Nasir Aslam Wani added. CEO Plances) and Ranjit Gakaray, Professional Counselor partment told KNS.To give boost to the saffron production, The BJP general secretary also asked the separatists to The NC Provincial President said every single promise of for IIT and Medical Aspirants. ministry of Agriculture and Production, Government of India talk to the GOI appointed Dineshwar Sharma and raise issued the PDP-BJP Alliance – be it the return of power projects, The students introduced to latest job-oriented and reward- started a scheme ‘National Mission on Saffron’ in 2010 for with him which the separatists deem necessary. “The reality the revocation of AFSPA, the initiation of dialogue with stake- ing courses available in various institutions. They were also seven years with project cost of Rs 400.11 crore. So far, the is that the central hasn’t put any pre-condition over the dia- holders irrespective of their ideological affiliations or the counseled about the colleges, procedure for admission and government has utilised only Rs 199.835 crore. The centre logue with the separatists. If the government is approaching promise of safeguarding the State’s special status – has been other related issues while planning for future studies. has extended the period of completion by March 2018. How- them for talks, it becomes bizarre on the part of separatists broken. “This alliance has broken every single promises that ever, the state has recommended its extension to March 2019. that they still exhibit reluctance in being part of the exercise,” PDP tried to sell to the people of the State as a smokescreen DAK President, Saffron Growers Association, Abdul Majeed Ashok Koul said. to hide its Faustian bargain to occupy the Chief Minister’s assured that nobody will be allowed to disrespect or in- Wani, said farmers started using new technology under the chair. Not a single promises made in their alleged ‘Agenda of terfere unnecessarily and acknowledged the hardwork of centrally sponsored scheme. “But the irrigation project has FRESH the Alliance’ has been upheld. The height of shamelessness doctors & paramedics keeping the ground realities into con- not been completed,” he said. Srinagar-Leh highway has been closed. is evidenced by the fact that Senior PDP Leader and its Vice sideration. He said that decline in saffron production was due to dry Officials informed that Sonamarg, Zojila, Meenamarg President, Muzaffar Baigh openly questioned the very exis- He also stressed for serving the public with zeal of which weather. and other areas received a snowfall of about three inches. tence of the ‘Agenda of the Alliance’,” the National Conference the delegation apprised that the health personnel are deliver- Ghulam Mohidin, a saffron grower said, he would cultivate “Following the slippery conditions of thwe raods, the highway Provincial President further said. ing the same against all odds and are in continuous efforts saffron over five hectares of land at Pampore, two decades was closed,” he said. Party Leaders including NC District President Anantnag, to enhance the health care services. back. However, these days he is worried that there may be He informed that the men and machinery has been pressed Dr. Muhammad Shafi, Former MLC Dr. Bashir Ahmed Veeri, The delegation had a half an hour meet with him where- decline in saffron production due to dry weather. The govern- to clear the roads. “The highway will be reopened after the Advocate Riyaz Ahmed Khan, Dr. Rafiq Ahmed Kochak be- in he assured in strongest possible words regarding the de- ment has so far failed to keep the irrigation facilities available. clearance work,” he said. sides senior party functionaries and activists also spoke on mands put forth by the delegation. “Had there been irrigation facilities available, we would Earlier, the local Meteorological Department (MeT) had the occasion. As the dynamics of health functioning was discussed not have been dependent on rainfall,” he said. predicted moderate to heavy rains and snow across Jammu threadbare particularly regarding undue interference of Rev- Saffron flowers are sensitive to vagaries of the weather. and Kashmir from Dec 11 to Dec 15, saying that a Western NC enue Officials he has invited the delegation to discuss the Its production depends on the weather conditions and the Disturbance would likely hit the state from Dec 11 onwards. Constituency at the conclusion of an extensive tour of same in a comprehensive & detailed manner on 14th Decem- irrigation facilities. There has been slight rainfall for the last Chrar, Abdul Rahim Rather said a completely collapsed ber 2017. three months in the valley. FAROOQ economy and unprecedented political uncertainty were gifts The delegation also submitted complaint against revenue He held several reasons responsible for decline in its of Muslims across the world, including India. At a time of the Mehbooba Govt to the people of Kashmir. officials of Zainapora who tried to instigate public by upload- production. “The government did not show much concern for when the world is grappling with instability and hostility, “This Government is actively involved in disempowering ing official documents on social media thereby misusing their the prized crop. The authorities are not implementing schemes especially in the Middle East, an arbitrary announcement of the State and its institutions in an effort to further its long- official position and to scare the health personnel of said properly,” he said. “People also sold a large part of saffron this nature is fraught with the risk of alienating people and standing agenda of revoking our special status. The PDP is hospital. land on which constructions have been built,” he added. adding to the widespread sense of injustice”, Dr. Farooq playing an active and instrumental role in furthering BJP’s DAK & JKDCC has decided to defer proposed indefinite Farooq Ahmad, another saffron grower, said that saffron Abdullah said. agenda in the State. While BJP is openly working towards strike on the assurance of Health Minister Bali Bhagat & Chief production has been on decline due to government’s “mis- The National Conference President, while strongly con- abrogating our special status – a strategy that will be unleashed Secretar y B B Vyas &Div isional Commissioner Baseer K han. management”. “The funds of centrally sponsored scheme demning the arbitrary announcement, said the global com- perhaps ahead of the next General Elections, the PDP is not The associations appreciate the concern shown by au- have been kept unspent. There is water deficit and the govern- munity is obligated to deliver justice to the people of Palestine only playing along but also contributing to this unprecedent- thorities and also thanked Director Health Services, Kashmir ment has failed to complete the irrigation project,” Farooq and no responsible power should take any steps that would ed assault on our honour and dignity”, the Former Finance also for acknowledging the grave issue. said.A senior official of the Agriculture Department said that hurt sentiments centered around historical disputes and Minister said while addressing the meeting. DAK & JKDDC while appealing doctors and paramedics saffron growers were “not coming forward” to get benefits injustices. The Senior NC Leader expressed disappointment at the to continue their work with passion & utmost dedication are under the scheme. “The saffron production has been increased. “The Government of India is also obligated to strongly State of misgovernance, corruption and ineptness that had hopef ul that the assurances by the author ities w ill be f ulfilled However, the irrigation component of the scheme has not and unambiguously oppose this move in line with the coun- become a norm as people were left to fend for themselves. in a stipulated time so that “we are not forced to resume state been completed yet. Saffron growers are also not coming try’s historical foreign policy stand that is committed to the “Every basic responsibility of the Government has been wide protest again.” forward to get benefit under the scheme,” the official said. people of Palestine in their quest for justice and peaceful abdicated as the Chief Minister continues to rule the State He admitted that constructions were raised on the saffron existence and is also pivoted on the policy of non-alignment without a clear and well-defined vision. Remaining in power JRL land over the years. He said land mafia was creating hurdles and objectivity. The condemnation from the Central Govern- seems to be the sole focus of the present dispensation and “Kashmiris are being subjected to worst kind of torture for laying of pipe network for irrigation facilities. He said that ment should be unequivocal and we should take a stand in pressing public grievances and economic issues have been and oppression but the champions of human rights to safe- Iranian saffron, which does not match the quality of Kashmir consonance with our values and our place in the comity of summarily ignored. This Government has plunged the State guard their economic ambitions are maintain a criminal saffron, was being imported in India. “It is being rebranded nations”, Dr. Farooq Abdullah added in the statement. into a dark phase of growing unemployment, economic reces- silence over it,” JRL said. and sold in domestic market on high value thereby defacement “India has traditionally and consistently supported the sion and hopelessness. When it comes to the extension of GST JRL said that United Nations (UN) has designated Dec of the Kashmir saffron,” he added. 03 SRINAGAR | December 08, 2017, Friday www.timeandus.com www.facebook.com/TimeandUs [email protected] timeandus @timeandus NEWS Governor inaugurates Baba Jitto Auditorium and Annual Group Youth power needs to be channelized Monitoring Workshop of TIME-LEARN Programme JAMMU, DECEMBER 7: Gover- eral approaches suggested by him are productively: Imran Ansari nor N.N. Vohra, Chancellor of the proving beneficial for improving the Sher-e-Kashmir Agricultural Uni- farmers standard of living. He also Minister declares open inter-district football tourney at TRC versity of Science and Technology, lauded the work done by Dr. Tej Prat- Jammu (SKUAST-J), inaugurated the ap as Vice- Chancellor, SKUAST- Annual Group Monitoring Workshop Kashmir. of Technology Intervention for Moun- Governor advised that various tain Ecosystem-Livelihood Enhance- technological innovations which are ment through Action Research & of local relevance in the agriculture Networking (TIME-LEARN) Pro- and its allied sectors should be pro- gramme, organized at the University, duced on an adequate scale for dis- here today. tribution in the villages. He observed SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 07: Terming their overall personality so that they will show Earlier, Governor inaugurated the that a time frame needs to be adhered youth an engine which can propel societies their talent in national and international newly constructed Baba Jitto Audi- to for affecting revolutionary chang- forward, Minister for Information Technol- level. torium of SKUAST-J which has a es in the agriculture and its allied ogy, Technical Education and Youth Services A total of eight teams consisting four top seating capacity of more than 900 sectors as the challenges of climate & Sports Imran Raza Ansari today advocated teams from Srinagar district, two teams from persons. He took a round of the com- change, growing population and food that youth be exposed to different cultures Budgam district and two teams from Gan- plex and viewed the well equipped grain deficiency is an area which calls to create a platform for the exchange of ideas. derbal district have been selected for this facilities in the Auditorium. A docu- for focussed and time bound interven- He made these remarks while inaugurat- Inter-District tournament which is being mentary about the various activities tions. He emphasised the need for a ing the inter-district football tournament conducted at TRC Football field Srinagar from and programmes being run by the cohesive approach being followed which is being organized by CRPF. Minister December 7th to December 18th, 2017. Win- SKUAST-J was screened in the Au- between various stakeholders in the said that "Youth are an engine to take the ner team will be rewarded with Rs 25000 and ditorium. Governor planted a sapling agriculture and its allied sectors for vehicle of family, society or nation forward. runner up with Rs 20,000. Further, top two in the premises to mark the inaugura- Vice- Chancellor, APG Shimla Uni- ity in agriculture and its allied sectors meeting the arising challenges. Youth are a great promise to each nation and teams of Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal tion of the Auditorium. versity; Dr. Anil P. Joshi, Founder Governor observed that transfer of Governor noted that the good work additional efforts need to be made to expose will be taken to “Bharat Darshan” to coastal TIME LEARN Programme is a HESCO, Dehradun; Dr. Sunil Kumar technology is of vital importance being done by the scientists requires them to their immediate surroundings and areas of Cochin, Goa and Andaman& Nicobar joint initiative of Science for Equity, Aggarwal, Scientist ‘E’ and Incharge, for bringing transformational change to be readily applicable in the farmers realities," he said. Island to understand different cultures besides Empowerment & Development (SEED), TIME-LEARN, DST-SEED; Dr. J.P. in the agricultural scenario in rural fields and thus help in br inging about To exploit the potential of youth, he advised they will also play friendly matches with the Department of Science and Technol- Sharma, Director Research, SKUAST- India. He lauded the efforts of TIME- the II Green Revolution. parents and sports associations to "give way local football teams there. ogy (DST), New Delhi, Himalayan J expressed their views on the Work- LEARN Programme in making farm- Governor congratulated Dr. Shar- to youth to express, to develop skills, to build Meanwhile, Minister felicitated Sheikh Environmental Studies & Conserva- shop. Dr. R.K. Srivastava, Nodal Of- ers prosper through various tech- ma, VC SKUAST-J for organizing this competency and to gain confidence, because Umer and Huzaib Yaqoob who had won Bronze tion Organisation (HESCO), Dehradun ficer & PI, TIME-LEARN Project nological innovations in the North Workshop of SEED Division, DST, investment in youth is insurance for future," medals at recently held International Tae- and Wild Life Institute of India, Deh- SKUAST-J, scientists, faculty and Western Himalayan States of Ut- and wished fruitful deliberations to he added. Minister praised the CRPF for or- kwondo Championship at Bangkok, Thailand. radun for addressing environmental students were among those present trakhand, J&K and Himachal all the participants. He urged that a ganizing such type of events in the valley DC Srinagar Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, conservation and sustainable devel- on the occasion. Pradesh. regular programme of monitoring, under civic action programme. Div isional Spor ts Of ficer J&K Spor ts Council, opment of mountainous ecosystem. Highlighting the vital importance Appreciating the past contribu- feedback and review must be followed On the occasion, IG CRPF RavideepSahi DIG CRPF, Representatives of J&K Football Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Vice- Chan- of technological intervention for en- tions of Dr. Anil P. Joshi, Founder for ensuring the success of all tech- said that CRPF is trying to organize extracur- Association and other concerned officers were cellor, SKUAST-J; Dr. Tej Pratap, hancing production and productiv- HESCO, Governor noted that sev- nological interventions. ricular activities for local youth to develop present on this occasion. Zulfkar for comprehensive plan to relocate, JK to soon have mega poultry rehabilitate nomads in Jammu Pitches for their one-time settlement hatchery plant: Mir Zahoor JAMMU, DECEMBER Minister reviews performance of animal, sheep sectors 07- Minister for Food, Civil JA MMU, NOV EMBER 30: Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister of State for Forest, and Tribal Affairs, Chowdhary Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Zulfkar Ali today asked for Cooperative and Fisheries, formulation of a comprehen- Mir Zahoor Ahmad today said sive plan for relocation and that government is working rehabilitation of landless on a proposal to establish a nomads, living below pov- mega Hatchery Plant to give erty line in hilly and border poultry faming a boost in the areas of Jammu region. Shavan, Director Tribal Af- concerned to conduct survey their ethnic identity. He reit- State. The Minister said this fairs, Mohammad Rafi, Ad- about the status of nomadic erated the commitment of the He said a Detailed Project will greatly help in meeting cerned quarters. The Minis- position. while speaking during a meet- ditional Deputy Commis- population in their respective government for integrated Report (DPR) would be for- the demands for poultry and ter asked the Sheep Depart- The Minister asked for ing with the concerned officers sioner Jammu ArunManhas districts within two months socio-economic development mulated and submitted to for eggs. ment to go for high quality close monitoring of existing held here to deliberate upon and other senior officers of so that a comprehensive of the Schedule Tribes saying approval and funding. The Minister also sought multipurpose merino ram, poultry units and sheep farms issues related to nomads. civil administration besides policy is framed to rehabilitate that coordinated steps are Chairing a meeting of the feedback on various issues taking the agro climatic con- with special focus on cleanli- Vice-Chairman, State police officers attended the them as they are forced to live being taken up to ensure that officers of Animal, Sheep including conduct of Depart- dition of J&K State in consid- ness and hygiene in and around Advisory Board for the De- meeting. migratory life due to their they get their due rights with Husbandry Departments here mental Promotion Committee eration. the units. velopment of Gujjars and The Minister directed the livelihood issues. regard to rehabilitation and today, Mir Zahoor reviewed meetings, regularization of It was informed in the The meeting was attend- Bakerwals Choudhary Zafar Deputy Commissioners and The Minister said the trib- livelihood. the pace of progress of various promotions, referring of va- meeting that 4.5 crore Day ed by Commissioner Secretary, Ali Khatana, Divisional Com- VC JDA to ensure that the als are very simple people and Later, the Minister asked works under taken under these cancies to recruitment agen- Old Chicks (DOC) are pro- Animal Sheep Husbandry and missioner Jammu Dr MK nomads carrying livestock attached to their lifestyle, the district administration sectors. The Minister said that cies and pace of progress of duced in the Kashmir division Fisheries, R K Bhagat, Direc- Bhandari, Commissioner from one area to other should customs and tradition and to conduct magisterial in- the state is lacking in poultry ongoing works. and 2.5 crore (DOC) import- tor Animal Husbandry Kash- Secretary Tribal Affairs De- not be harassed. He asked displacement of these people quiry into the recent GoleGu- and egg production and there It was given out in the ed per year, while Jammu mir, Director Animal Hus- partment Kifayat Hussain them for due consultation with amounts to disturbance in jaral incident and asked the is a huge monopoly of rates meeting that the process for division produces 1.5 crore bandry Jammu, Director Rizvi, Deputy Commissioner, the Tribal Affairs Department their way of life, which auto- officers to identify those re- in the market. He said it is the importing Ram sheep has been DOCs per year. Sheep Husbandry Jammu and Samba Sheetal Nanda, Vice while deciding on any eviction matically leads to destruction sponsible for the happening need of the hour to fill the gap started and for the purpose It was informed in the other Senior Officers of Ani- Chairman Jammu Develop- drive of the tribals. of their social, cultural, and and take appropriate action and establishing of a mega a DPR of Rs 3 crore has already meeting that of 77 Veterinary mal and Sheep Husbandry ment Authority Rajesh Kumar The Minister asked the economic traditions affecting against them under the law. Hatchery Plant in the State been submitted to the con- Surgeons posts, 40 are in Departments. Lal Singh, Jugal lay foundation of Forest MLA Ashraf Mir chairs Guest House in Nowshera Also kick-start Bhawani-Dharal-Bhajwal road near Mangla Mata in Nowshera Estimate Committee meet Asks to provide suitable accommodation to legislators as per protocol RAJOURI, DECEMBER 07-Min- various centrally sponsored schemes ister for Forests, Ecology and Envi- for upgrading the socio-economic JAMMU, DECEMBER 07: The Estimates ronment Choudhary Lal Singh and condition of the weaker sections of Committee of J&K Legislative Assembly today Member Parliament Jugal Kishore the society particularly in far-off ar- recommended enhancement in budget alloca- Sharma today laid foundation stone eas of the State. tion to the Estates Department for maintain- of Forest Guest House near Mangla Regarding development of Sher ing the infrastructure of the department Mata in Nowshera to be constructed Makkadi and Jhunger villages as including repair and renovation work of the at an estimated cost of Rs 50 lakh by Model villages under BADP, MLA existing property.The Committee met today Forest Department. informed that Rural Development under the Chairmanship of MLA, Mohammad stressed for streamline the e-tendering pro- MLA Ravinder Raina, MLC Su- Ministry has submitted a detailed Ashraf Mir to discuss the present status of cess.The Estates department was asked to rinder Choudhary, Principal Chief project report to Union RDD Minister accommodation being provided to the Min- demolish old buildings in Srinagar and Jam- Conservator of Forests Ravi Kesar, for development of both villages as isters, Legislators, Bureaucrats and various mu to construct new quarters to meet out the Chief Conservator of Forests Farooq model village. categories of employees in the State. shortage and requirement of the MLAs. Gillani, Managing Director SFC Suresh For construction of Sher Makkdi- Legislators, Mubark Gul, Ch. Sukhandan The Committee also recommended pro- Gupta, Director Soil Water and Con- Junger road, he asked the concerned Kumar, Vikar R asool Wani, Abdul Majid Wani, viding rest rooms to the legislators during servation Javed Iqbal Punju, Director department to prepare DPR and sub- Abdul Majid Paddar, R S Pathania, Shakti Raj their visit at Civil Secretariat. Forest Protection Force Asif Mehm- mit the same for funding so that the Parihar and Yawar Ahmed Mir attended the Director Estates, Tassaduq Jeelani briefed ood Sagar, Director SFRI B M Shar- for upgradation of basic amenities in as they serve in a variety of ways to construction work of the road would meeting and gave their valuable suggestions the Committee about the action taken by the ma and other concerned senior officers the Bhawani village near Mangla Mata. every creature on planet earth. be started for the convenience of the to ensure suitable accommodation as per the department on queries raised by the Com- accompanied the Minister. He further informed that Government Member Parliament Jugal Kishore general public. On the demand of protocol provided to them in a categorization mittee and said that the department is work- After laying the foundation stone has earmarked Rs 1 crore for construc- Sharma announced Rs 10 lakh for locals of the Bhawani village, MLA manner. ing on the plan to construct new quarters for for Forest Guest House, Choudhary tion of Nowshera bye-pass road, add- upgradation of lanes, drains and im- announced Rs 11 lakh for basic ame- The Committee expressed displeasure the Ministers, Legislators, Bureaucrats and Lal Singh said that the Government ing that work of the road is under provement of drinking water facilities nities at Mangla Mata. over the non-suitable accommodation to the employees in both the capital cities of the is making all efforts to provide basic progress and would be completed in Bhawani village. MLC Surinder Later, the Minister along with legislators and asked for construction of new States. amenities to the pilgrims near Man- within prescribed time. Choudhary also announced Rs 10 lakh other dignitaries kick starts works quarters including all requisite facilities be- He also informed about the issues and gla Mata in Bhawani village. He in- Choudhary Lal Singh asked MD for development works in Nowshera. for construction of 11.075 kilometer sides converting old MLA hostel building as dif ficulties faced by the depar tment including formed that Government has released SFC to dump two truck timber of dif- Speaking on the occasion, MLA long Bhawani-Dharal road, to be con- guest houses for the legislators, former leg- shortage of funds to repair the building and Rs 28 lakh out of total project cost of fident k ind of wood in Bhawani v illage Ravinder Raina said that Nowshera structed at an estimated cost of Rs islators at Jammu and Srinagar so that they quarters, besides other activities of the de- Rs 50 lakh for commencing the con- so that the locals could purchase the constituency would be developed with 14.14 crore by Border Road Organisa- can avail accommodation facilities during partment. He assured the Committee that struction work of the Forest Guest same on Government rates. all modern line basic amenities like tion (BRO) and Dharal-Bhajwal road, their visit at both the capital of the State. The issues raised by the committee will be taken House. He directed the executing The Minister said that Government adequate drinking water, un-inter- to be completed at an estimated cost Committee also stressed for providing adequate up with the concerned quarters for their agency to gear up their men and ma- has prepared a comprehensive plan rupted power supply, road connectiv- of Rs 11.19 crore by R&B department. accommodation to PROs of Legislators. early settlement. chinery for completing the work to beautify every barren and roadside ity, health, education besides better He asked the executing agencies to The committee recommended that increase Special Secretary, Legislative Assembly within stipulated time frame. strip. He emphasized the importance lanes and drains. He said central complete both the roads by January in the budget allocation of the Estates depart- R L Sharma, besides senior officers of Estates Responding to the demands of of trees and plants and mentioned Government headed by Prime Min- 2019 for the convenience of the peo- ment for maintenance/repairs of old building Department and Assembly Secretariat pres- locals, Minister announced Rs 50 lakh that trees are best friends of mankind ister Narendra Modi has launched ple. as per its requirements. The committee also ent in the meeting. 04 SRINAGAR | December 08, 2017, Friday www.timeandus.com www.facebook.com/TimeandUs [email protected] timeandus @timeandus EDIT/ OPED INDIA’S PLURAL SOUL NEW INDIA FORMULA?  Gopalkrishna Gandhi

— ON THE 15TH he partitioning of India broke us, FINANCE COMMISSION shamed us. It is estimated that Tnearly two million were slaughtered The Centre has moved swiftly to notify the during the weeks around Partition, almost no Muslim surviving in East Punjab and no presidential order setting up the Fifteenth Finance Hindu or Sikh in West Punjab. About 7.5 Commission, within five days of the Cabinet’s million Muslims left India for the newly formed approval. The constitutional body is tasked with state of Pakistan and about 7.5 million Hin- recommending a fiscal road map and a sharing dus trekked to the new India from Pakistan. of resources between the Centre and the States. Both sets of displaced persons were seeking On Monday, former Revenue Secretary N.K. Singh, the security of a religious majority, their ma- who has been appointed chairman of the Com- jority. mission, held preliminary discussions on its Gandhi’s scorching presence, the new “wide-ranging” terms of reference and decided government’s unwavering commitment to to hold expeditious consultations with stakehold- pluralism and the humanity of millions of ers at all administrative levels as well as with ordinary people saved the tragedy from be- political parties. Think tanks and academics will coming a cataclysm. be consulted. The Commission has less than two The triptych of an agenda After that traumatic year, three dates, years to complete its deliberations and submit its three events, shook Indian pluralism again. report by October 2019, giving the government Gandhi’s assassination — Januar y 30, 1948; a little over a quarter to consider and implement the Babri Masjid demolition — December 6, its recommendations for the period from April 1992, and the unveiling of V.D. Savarkar’s 2020 to March 2025. Accepting the 14th Finance portrait in Parliament House — February Commission’s recommendation to raise the States’ 26, 2003 share in the divisible pool of taxes to 42% from The first of these three saw a believer in the prev ious 32% level, Prime Minister Narendra the criticality of India’s pluralism being put Modi had told Chief Ministers that although this to death. The second witnessed a pre-eminent meant less money at the Centre’s disposal, his Islamic monument reduced to rubble. The government had decided to strengthen the States’ third valorised a man who believed India capacity to move away from a ‘one-size-fits-all’ was meant to be a Hindu Rashtra. The first approach. While Mr. Modi’s disdain for Central was murder, the second vandalism, the third a celebration. planning is well-known, the terms of reference Those three form a triptych. muscle power asserted itself. Watched by three things. First, it placed against the In- res on this side motivated. for this Commission seem to suggest that the All three occurrences singed India’s plu- unwitting, unsure or captive seniors of the dian Republic a conceptual alternative — December 6, 1992 is not a fading date in record hike in the tax transfer rate to States is ral soul. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and with a Hindu Rashtra. Second, it made demolition history; it is marked ochre red in the future pinching. Their “work” is still on. It is still affecting police force unable or unwilling to intervene, the exact co-relative of construction. Third, calendars of the Hindu Rashtra. For those The Centre has urged the Commission to fi- ways of thinking, acting, reacting. 1,50,000 delirious Hindu kar sevaks brought it made Veer Savarkar, the precise opposite who hailed it, the 25th “anniversary” of the nalise its tax-devolution formula after factoring The assassination was a carefully planned the mosque down. number of Mahatma Gandhi. And thereby, demolition promises future sport. For those in the impact on the Union’s fiscal situation, keep- plot by people who owed allegiance to the In the rubble lay all hope for Hindu- his peer, alternative and equal. It juxtaposed who were aghast by it, it promises future ing in mind “the continuing imperative of the concept of a Hindu Rashtra. Its aim was Muslim concord. In it lay shattered Muslim the Two Nations theorist against the One struggle. national development programme including New threefold: punish, by murder, one who believed trust in India’s secular future. And in it lay Nation preceptor. The struggle to keep polarisation at bay India – 2022”. Taken together with its need for India to be the home of all the faith traditions tattered, the Constitution’s guarantees about An agenda at work will be unrelenting for the memories of Par- resources for essential spending in areas such as in it, reverse Gandhi’s idea of “Ishvar Allah the freedom of religious belief. The assassination, the demolition and tition and the mayhem of terror will keep defence, security, infrastructure and climate Tere Naam”, pronounce the primacy and The broken stones said more: Here rises, the portrait’s unveiling, together, go to spell churning up hate, fear. Bigots face each change, the Centre seems to be seeking a rollback power of Hinduism in India. It was meant to at long last, they proclaimed, Veer Savarkar’s a long word with a short agenda: polarisation. other, unblinkingly. Their bigotry feeds each tell the Muslims of India that they were here dream of a Hindu Rashtra. The ghastly terrorist attacks in Mumbai other, untiringly. The higher the Hindu big- of the 42% share for States. The government’s top by leave of the Hindus and that all talk of India partitioned was now India polarised. of 1993, in Parliament House of 2001 and otry in India, the happier the Islamic zeal- brass has repeatedly asserted the need for revenue Hindu-Muslim unity and equality was sen- Savarkar’s spirit must have felt more than again in Mumbai in 2008 may or may not otry in Pakistan. Polarisation is their common to maintain public spending in the face of flak for timental and meaningless. fulfilled. have been retaliatory for Ayodhya. I believe nourishment. high petroleum taxes. But a reduction from the 42% Gandhi’s killing traumatised the country. Moving over to Parliament the attacks would have happened, Ayodhya But hate and fear are not a normal condi- rate could dent States’ faith in the Centre’s claims It devastated Muslims in India. Who would, A decade later, the BJP in power at the or no Ayodhya. For such is the blind bloodlust tion; fanaticism not a natural emotion. Plain of cooperative federalism. The rollout of the goods hereafter, be its rakhvala (protector)? Nehru Centre, decided that for Savarkar’s fulfilment of terror, such the radicalisation of unem- common sense and Gandhi’s miraculously and services tax, which marks a new chapter in tax said that evening: “The light has gone out of to be complete, due ceremony was in order. ployed, callow youth in Pakistan. And such still-alive spirit have staved off communal administration with both the Centre and States our lives and there is darkness everywhere.” It decided to place in Parliament House’s the mutually nourishing agenda of polarisa- frenzy. Never more effectively than when working together through the GST Council, makes For India’s Muslims who had said “no” to Central Hall, along with portraits of the Greats tion. bloodthirsty terrorists sought to mutilate life the challenge trickier. The Centre is committed to Pakistan and stayed back in India because of India’s freedom struggle, a portrait of this That agenda, as I said, remains at work. in Mumbai in 1993 and then to maim the compensating States for any revenue losses arising they had faith in Gandhi’s India, that dark- freedom fighter as well. Savarkar was, of The Ayodhya dateline etched hate, stretched House of India’s Parliament in 2001. All of out of GST implementation till June 2022, thus ness was real. Along with the light, the oxy- course, a fighter for India’s freedom. On his fate — the fate of secularism — to its limits. India could have erupted then into commu- covering nearly half the period for which the Com- gen of confidence in the air fled, too. terms, in his own light. With Mohammed Ali It continues to do so. nal frenzy, but it did not. Likewise, when Several years and countless Hindu-Mus- Jinnah, also a freedom fighter according to The demolition in Ayodhya was the first Gujarat 2002 could have spread, but did not. mission is to recommend a formula. Its mandate lim riots later, the unhealed wound on India’s his own terms and his own lights, Savarkar step. Like a bhumi-puja. The second step is The India of Asoka, Akbar, Gandhi, Ne- includes formulating performance-linked incentives plural ethos was violently cut open once again. believed that Hindus and Muslims formed the building of the temple. The third, its con- hru, Ambedkar is strong but pinioned under for States on a range of desirable outcomes such as Another dateline Two Nations. Jinnah realised his goal with secration. And there will be as many more the blades of the Two Nations theory. It is for attaining a replacement rate in population growth, Ayodhya, December 6, 1992 is a dateline, Partition. Savarkar did not, could not, for steps as the rites of polarisation require. the inheritors of their India to match the deepening the GST net and improving the ease of a hate-line, a fate-line. India insisted, through its Constitution, its The building of a Ram temple at the site date-lines of hate and the fate-lines of death doing business. Dev ising a fiscal nudge for develop- Babri Masjid, the 16th century mosque laws and public policy pronouncements, that of the Masjid is not going to be easy. But with the life-line that Gandhi made from the ment goals sounds attractive, though the challenge was built spitefully, it is said, on the exact it was secular. Asoka’s Lion Capital was, af- keeping the idea of that building alive is all essences, the intangible susman of his belief would lie in quantifying the good from the ugly spot in Ayodhya, where Rama was born. In ter all, the Republic of India’s new emblem. too easy. that India is One Nation and Ishvar Allah — especially when one has to reward a State for fact, the pious say, a temple stood where the Savarkar’ dream remained un-realised For polarisers, better than a temple built two names, among other ones, for the One. showing ‘control or lack of it in incurring expen- mosque came up. The mosque had, over the until the unveiling of the portrait. That com- is a temple that is waiting to be built. It keeps diture on populist measures’. years, become a contested site, a Hindu v pleted the triptych. spirits up, tensions high. It keeps terrorists Gopalkrishna Gandhi is a former Muslim akhara. And on that day, Hindu The unveiling in Parliament House did on the other side activated. And it keeps cad- administrator, diplomat and Governor Of crime and punishment  Mukul Sanwal statistic of police performance is not tions of Law Commissions and the Su- justice system should be limited to crimes merely correct reporting and recording preme Court, as well going by experience under the IPC, while enforcement of olice reform in India has been but chargesheets and convictions, as in the developed world, we do not have administrative law and social legislation concerned with political in- this impacts on criminal behaviour. separate wings for investigation of crime requires a different approach involving Pterference ever since the land- DNA testing and for law and order. Related to this summary trials, changing societal at- mark Supreme Court judgement, in 2006, In Delhi, DNA testing, which can reform is the debate whether the police titudes and modes of behaviour. For on the subject. The focus should really secure higher conviction rates, is, inex- is a functional “service” based on skills example, in Britain part-time lay judg- be on reorganising criminal administra- plicably, a low priority. There is only one of investigation or a “force” oriented es outnumber full-time judges, leaving tion. forensic testing laboratory, with around towards “effect” which on command the judiciary to concentrate on the real The annual publication of the Na- 9,000 samples pending for examination. will operate regardless of the cost to crime. tional Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Over 5,000 are DNA samples. Delays in itself or the social fabric. Similarly, in Third, the effectiveness of prisons “Crime in India 2016”, which was released this crucial evidence, which plays an most countries, the prosecutor, and not is now being questioned. Nearly two- recently, presents a dismal picture of important factor in acquittals, are a the police, has discretion on whether to thirds of the prison population is await- the key performance statistic with only setback as samples deteriorate with time. press charges as they involve adjudica- ing trial and half the number of under- 47% convictions in Indian Penal Code Consequently Delhi has a conviction tion. Years ago, the Law Commission trials are normally acquitted. Over 80% (IPC) crimes at the national level. rate of only 21%, 24% and 30% in cases had suggested a directorate of prosecu- of prisoners are sentenced to terms less Delhi provides an interesting case of kidnapping and abduction, rape and tion independent of the police to guide than three months, 40% are under 30 study, where there is no political inter- murder, respectively. investigation. years old, semi-literate and convicted ference and the Police Commissioner The Delhi Police website says that it Second, there is still controversy over under special and local acts. Crimi- reports to the Lieutenant Governor, and is perhaps the world’s largest metro- which kinds of conduct are best controlled nologists now feel that short-term sen- not the Chief Minister. With a population politan police force and arguments that by the application of criminal law and tences expose such prisoners to criminal smaller than Mumbai, it has two times Delhi accounts for 38% of the total crime which kinds by other means. indoctrination in jail and social con- the number of police stations. Yet, in under the IPC because of its migrant For example, special and local of- demnation on release, with a strong case Delhi, while 1,90,876 persons were sent population are a simplistic explanation. fences account for as much crime as for greater reliance on compounding, to trial last year, there were only 9,837 Delhi accounts for five times the IPC under provisions of the IPC, with near- probation and parole. IPC convictions in the year. In Delhi crime when compared with Mumbai, priorities that will hold the Met Police and 20% reduction in reoffending by ly 60% of cases under liquor and narcot- The main purpose of criminal ad- only 58% of those arrested were and 33% of v iolent cr ime in metros when Commissioner to account. Operational young people leaving custody. The plan ics offences at the national level. Caus- ministration should be the prevention chargesheeted, while in Mumbai, more compared with 13% in Mumbai. Crime decision-making on day-to-day policing was based on extensive consultation ing simple and grievous injures under of crime, and the police cannot be an persons were chargesheeted than were prevention is affected by conviction rate, remains the responsibility of the Met- which included town hall meetings, ad- rash driving accounts for 11% of IPC instrument of social change. Administra- arrested for IPC crimes. In Delhi, 13,803 beat patrolling, and by the police and ropolitan Police Commissioner. The ditional stakeholder forums, focus groups crimes; theft also accounts for 16.6% of tive measures and fines levied by honor- crimes against women were reported community working together. Police and Crime Plan 2013-2016 has and an online survey. IPC crime at the national level. ary and executive magistrates will change and no chargesheets filed in 4,371 cases There is a need to distinguish between clear performance measures that focus Unresolved issues For Delhi, half of theft cases involve behaviour better than penal action. (32%); in Mumbai with 5,128 crimes accountability and operational respon- on results such as 20% reduction in key In addition to those related to roles motor vehicles. Cases related to liquor reported against women, final reports sibility. For example, ‘the Mayor of Lon- neighbourhood crimes, 20% reduction and responsibilities, there are also sys- and motor vehicles account for more Mukul Sanwal is a former were filed in only 15% of cases. The key don is responsible for setting policing in delays in the criminal justice system, temic issues. Despite the recommenda- than a third of all cases. The criminal civil servant Let Col Purohit, first Army officer arrested ffor terrorism, claims innocence

05 SRINAGAR | December 08, 2017, Friday www.timeandus.com www.facebook.com/TimeandUs [email protected] timeandus @timeandus INTER STATE Aiyar's 'low' remark reeks of Congress' Armed Forces Flag Day observed 'Mughlai mindset': PM Modi with pride and honour SUR AT: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lashed out at Congress lead- NEW DELHI: To mark the occa- sweat and blood that foreign spon- er Mani Shankar Aiyar for calling him a sion of the Indian Armed Forces Flag sored terrorism has not succeeded 'neech aadmi' and termed such remarks Day, which is observed on December in its objective of breaking the coun- from the party as reeking of their 'Mugh- 7 every year, the political fraternity try's intrinsic fabric," Col. (Retd.) lai mindset'. expressed solidarity and paid homage Jaibans added.Underscoring the Speaking at a public rally here, the prime to honour the sacrifice of the Indian need of the nation to acknowledge minister said, "The Congress leaders are soldiers.President Ram Nath Kovind the endeavours of the soldiers, the speaking in a language that is not accept- and Prime Minister Narendra Modi army veteran said that, "The Indian able in a democracy. One Congress leader, met w ith the of ficers of the Kendriya soldier is an epitome of all that is who has studied in the best institutions, Sainik Board in New Delhi to mark the best in the country due to his served as a diplomat and was a cabinet the event. An important feature of demonstrated qualities of courage, minister, he has called me 'neech' (low-life). Aiyar, while talking to ANI, said it was this day that it provides an opportu- self sacrifice, integrity, strength of This is insulting and is nothing but Mu- the first prime minister of India, Pandit nity to all citizens to voluntarily con- character and commitment to the ghlai mindset."He added the people of Jawaharlal Nehru, who turned Dr Ambed- tribute towards the well-being of the cause of the Nation. It is therefore, Gujarat would give a fitting answer to such kar's wish into reality and it was not correct veterans and the families of those the bounden duty of the nation to deplorable language. to badmouth the Nehru-Gandhi family. who laid down their life in the line of ensure that the blood spilled by the "They can call me 'neech'- Yes, I am "This person is a 'neech aadmi' (low- duty.In the spirit of the day, Defence soldier as also his contribution to from the poor section of society and will minded). He is not civilised and in a situ- Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged the national cause is given its due spend every moment of my life to work for ation like this, there is no need to practise the people to contribute to the Armed acknowledgement."The Indian Armed the poor, Dalits, tribals and the OBC com- such dirty politics," Aiyar said. Forces fund for the welfare of ex- Forces Flag Day is observed every munities. What all have they called us - In the run up to the Gujarat polls, the servicemen and their families. ute at http://ksb.gov.in/FundPay- ism and insurgency in various parts year since 1949. The fund, collected donkeys, Neech, Gandi Naali Ke Keede; BJP has been appropriating Sardar Val- "On the Armed Forces Flag Day ment.htm," Union Home Minister of the country." on this day, is administered by the they can keep their language and we will labhbhai Patel and Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar we salute and pay respect to the Rajnath Singh tweeted.Army vet- Indian soldiers work in some of Kendriya Sainik Board and managed do our work," Prime Minister Modi further to accuse the Congress Party of meting out courage, bravery and supreme sac- eran and defence and security expert, the harshest climatic conditions, by a committee headed by the Union said.He added, "Have I done any shameful an unjust treatment to legends like them. rifice of our soldiers and veterans. Col. (Retd.) Jaibans Singh said, "The especially in border areas of Jammu Defence Minister. The funds are uti- thing? Then why are they calling me 'neech'? Earlier yesterday, Prime Minister Modi Our armed forces will always remain Indian Army has incessantly been and Kashmir and India-China lised for the welfare of the veterans I beg to the people of India to let them be. said the Nehru-Gandhi family did the the pride of our nation. I appeal to called upon to face the most brutal border."It is due to the operations as it's not the money but the thought Let them keep calling me 'neech', we will greatest injustice to Babasaheb Ambedkar the citizens to voluntarily contrib- forms of foreign sponsored terror- being conducted at the cost of great behind the act that is important. not respond. We do not have this mindset and Sardar Patel. and want to congratulate them for theirs. The prime minister said the injustice If anything, we will answer them for their with Ambedkar was done when Pandit mindset by our votes on December 9 and Jawaharlal Nehru enjoyed full influence All notifications to link Aadhaar to 14.""We have nothing to say to such ele- over the Congress Party. Don't understand ments. Our answer will come through the He today again took a jibe at the Op- ballot box. We have seen enough insults position, saying that the political parties services valid: UIDAI why my nomination from them. They insulted me when I was who asked for votes in the name of Dr B. NEW DELHI: The Unique Identifica- al Rural Employment Gurantee Act the chief minister. They called me 'Maut R. Ambedkar have lately turned into "Shiv tion Authority of India (UIDAI) on Thurs- (MNREGA), scholarships, pensions, was rejected: Ayub Ali Ka Saudagar' and wanted to jail me." bhakts".This is not the first time A iyar has day said all notifications for presenting etc.The Act was passed by the Parlia- The political slugfest between the made a derogatory remark about the prime the Aadhaar card for various government ment on March 16, 2016 and was noti- NEW DELHI: Congress leader Ayub Ali expressed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Con- minister.He had, in January 2014, before services stood valid and legal as the Su- fied in the Gazette of India on March his disappointment over the rejection of his nomination gress Party reached a new low when Mani the Modi-wave took the nation by surprise, preme Court had not put a stay on it. 26, 2016. papers for the post of the Congress party president. Shankar Aiyar, earlier in the day, referred said "Modi would never become prime The clarification comes in lieu of a The UIDAI added the Supreme Court Ali told ANI, "On December 3, I went to the Return- to Prime Minister Modi as a "neech aadmi" minister, but he was welcome to serve tea video being circulated on the social me- had also approved the verification of ing Officer of Congress central election authority Mul- for appropriating Babasaheb Ambedkar to Congressmen."The BJP had then turned dia and Whatsapp referring to an order all SIM cards with Aadhaar through lapally Ramachandran and told him that I would like into his election campaign for the imminent the Congress leader's attack into a campaign passed by the apex court restricting the an order passed in February 2017 in to stand for the Congress President's post. Suddenly, assembly polls in Gujarat. asset - "chai pe charcha". use of Aadhaar to only a few programmes. Lokniti Foundation case. he got angry and told me that there will only be one Advising people to not get misled by It also said that the apex court had candidate - Rahul Gandhi. He then asked me to leave the video, which it said was from August upheld the linkage of Aadhaar with immediately.""Eighty-nine nominees have been proposed 2015, the UIDAI recommended people to PAN in the case of Binoy Viswam vs for the post from all over the country. There are two Rajasthan govt. aiming to bring verify their bank accounts, investment Union of India which mandates Aadhaar sets of nomination papers to be filed with conditions. accounts, SIM cards, etc. as per the cur- for income tax returns and PAN. Still, Ramachandran ji did not accept my nomination. down infant mortality rate rent laws and deadlines at the earliest to Earlier in the day, the Centre informed He could have told me whether I had filed my nomina- avoid any inconvenience. the Supreme Court it was willing to tions properly or not," added Ali. JAIPUR: Rajasthan Health 41 per 1000 live births in Saraf further said they The agency said all notifications is- extend the deadline fixed for compul- Ali said that he had filed for the nominations prop- Minister Kalicharan Saraf 2016. We are aiming to were constantly improving sued under section/s of the Aadhaar Act sory linking of Aadhaar card till March erly, as per the rules and regulations of the Congress said the state government further bring it down to on developing infrastruc- for requiring it as a primary identifier 31, 2018 for availing various services Working Committee (CWC). was aiming to bring infant 28 by 2022. We will fa- ture for childcare. by various ministries and departments and welfare schemes. He alleged that despite this, Returning Officer Ram- mortality rate to 28 by 2022 cilitate if we get adequate Responding on pri- of the Government of India and States/ The case will now be heard by the achandran did not accept his nomination. with facilitation of adequate resources today."He add- mary health centres UTs Governments for various services, Supreme Court next week. Ali backed Rahul Gandhi to win the internal elec- resources. ed that such deaths occur (PHCs), he said they were benefits and subsidies stood lawful. The Income Tax Act was amended tions and take over the post of Congress President. Speaking at a press due to limited resources. giving good results cur- Under the Aadhaar (Targetted De- in March 2017 to make Aadhaar manda- He said, "I am not angry with Sonia ji (Gandhi) and conference at the health The ministry had come rently.Under the Adarsh livery of Financial and Other Subsidies, tory for PAN cards. will always remain the leader of the party. When Rahul directorate here, the min- under criticism after PHC Yojna, 295 PHCs be- Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, it is In June 2017, the Prevention of Mon- Gandhi takes over, I will respect him and he will also ister said, "The infant 32,002 infant deaths were came operational in 2016 mandatory to present Aadhaar card for ey Laundering (PML) Rules have been remain our party's leader. I won't challenge my nomi- mortality rate in Rajasthan reported from the state and, in July 2017, 286 more verification of bank accounts, PAN card, amended to make Aadhaar mandatory nation in the court. I will not allow Congress party to was 49 per 1,000 live births between October 2016 and PHCs were converted to SIM card and various welfare schemes for linking all bank accounts, insur- go down the drains."However, Ramachandran denied which has come down to October 2017. Adarsh PHCs. such as Public Distribution System ance, pension, mutual funds, DMAT any wrongdoing and said, "No nomination was received (PDS), LPG, Mahatma Gandhi Nation- accounts. before December 4. The form shown by Ayub Ali is also of a wrong format. The forms for nomination were only in English and no Hindi form was issued. There is no receipt or my signature on the same. He is just doing Deep depression to trigger heavy rains in Odisha today Panchkula violence: Court cheap publicity."On being asked about his rejection for nomination by Ramachandran, Ali blasted him, by BHUBANESWAR: A depression over to hear case on December 11 saying that he does not know anything about the elec- southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to in- tion process.He alleged that if Returning Officer Ram- tensify further into a deep depression PANCHKULA: The Panchkula District Court on Thursday achandran had accepted his nomination, then he would in the next 24 hours, the Indian Meteo- fixed December 11 for the next hearing of the case in connection have stood alongside Rahul Gandhi for the elections. rological Department (IMD) predicted. with the violence that followed the conviction of Dera Sacha Earlier, Maharashtra Congress Secretary Shehzad Rain will occur in various parts of the Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim on August 25, 2017.The court Poonawalla on November 29 questioned the process state starting this evening. announced the date after a copy of the chargesheet was hand- to elect the Congress party President, calling it "rigged". "Depression is likely to reach South ed over to prime accused Honeypreet Insan and the other He said that Rahul should first resign from the Vice- Odisha and North Andhra Pradesh coast accused in the case by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of President post. by around December 9. Rainfall may the Haryana Police.Honeypreet, who is Ram Rahim's adopted start tonight and will continue till De- daughter, was produced before the court on Thursday along cember 10. Fishermen are advised not with her close aide Sukhdeep Kaur in connection with the vio- to venture into the sea from December lence in Panchkula and Sirsa, after a special Central Bureau Ready to sacrifice life 7 to December 10", said Sarat Chandra of Investigation (CBI) court convicted the Dera chief for raping Sahu, an IMD official. two of his disciples 15 years back.Ram Rahim has been sen- to save democracy: As per a release issued by the Re- tenced to 20 years of prison in the case.Honeypreet, whose gional Met Department, heavy rainfall real name is Priyanka Taneja, was arrested on October 3 on Sharad Yadav is likely to occur in 11 districts of coast- charges of inciting the Panchkula violence and was sent to al Odisha tomorrow. The weathermen Ambala Central Jail on October 23.Earlier, the SIT had also NEW DELHI: Rebel Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) said that rains would continue in the arrested the chartered accountant of the Dera chief and the leader and former Member of Parliament Sharad state till December 11, though the impact CEO of MSG Company CP Arora over alleged involvement in Yadav on Thursday said that he was ready to sac- could be felt till December 13. the violence conspiracy. rifice his life to save democracy, if need be. While attending a press conference in Delhi, the JD(U) leader said, "In my present fight to save democracy, I am ready to sacrifice anything in life."Sharad Yadav further alleged he was disqual- Assam breathes easy after SC ruling on NRC, but security forces to stay alert ified from the Rajya Sabha because he spoke against GUWAHATI: The Supreme tice Rohinton Fali Nariman stat- belong to the minority commu- The All Assam Minority Stu- who had sought to be included the undemocratic style of breaking the 'Mahagat- Court’s recent ruling that certif- ed that the issue of ‘original in- nity, about whether their names dents Union stated that the SC in the NRC based on fake or bandhan' in Bihar. icates issued by panchayat sec- habitant’ (OI) can’t be linked to would get excluded from the up- verdict would remove apprehen- forged documents,” said an "I am disqualified from the Rajya Sabha as I retary or an executive magis- the process of updating NRC. dated NRC. sion of lakhs of women who were AASU leader. spoke against the undemocratic style of breaking trate can be used for claiming In its order, the HC had ruled Threats and speculations of worried about getting left out of Opposition Congress and the the 'Mahagatbandhan' in Bihar which was formed citizenship has eased the sim- that certificates issued by GPs violence by those left out of the the updated NRC. All India United Democratic to defeat the NDA. It is my fault but I will continue mering tension over publication were not admissible as proof of NRC, the first draft of which is All Assam Students Union Front (AIUDF) termed the SC my fight to save the democracy," said Yadav of an updated National Register citizenship. to be released by the end of this (AASU), the state’s biggest stu- ruling as historic and far- "I was not shocked that I have been disqualified of Citizens (NRC) in Assam. Updating of NRC in Assam, month, had led, dent body, and 28 organisations sighted.“The SC order is histor- from the membership of the Rajya Sabha by the Setting aside a Gauhati high which last took place in 1951, to The Assam government to of indigenous communities of ic. It would help find a solution Chairman of Rajya Sabha when I was away to Gu- court order issued in February, a distinguish Indian citizens from seek additional security forces the state also expressed hope to the long pending issue illegal jarat for campaigning. two-judge SC bench on Tuesday illegal immigrants, had led to lot from the Centre. that the SC verdict would help immigrants in the state,” state I was expecting the same outcome. I had resigned allowed certificates issued by of apprehension and anger fol- Though the names of those detect ‘illegal citizens’. Congress president Ripun Bora two times from the Lok Sabha - one on the issue of secretaries of Gaon Panchayats lowing the HC order. who had submitted GP certifi- “The SC ruling has stated said.A senior police official stat- Emergency and another on Hawala issue. (GPs) as admissible documents The move affected nearly 29 cates won’t get included in the that certificates issued by GPs ed on condition of anonymity I never cared for positions in my politics life," for claiming citizenship “if is- lakh people, most of them wom- first draft (as their certificates would be admissible only after that though the possibility of vi- added Sharad Yadav. sued after conducting proper en, who had submitted those have to be verified as genuine), proper verification and it should olence has eased after the SC Sharad Yadav, along with another JD(U) lead- enquiries”. documents to the NRC. the SC order has been welcomed be corroborated with other valid ruling, security forces would be er, Ali Anwar was disqualified from the Rajya In a separate judgement, This had led to fear among by most organizations across the identity proofs. on the alert to prevent any even- Sabha on December 5. Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Jus- these applicants, most of who spectrum. This would identify those tuality. 06 SRINAGAR | December 08, 2017, Friday www.timeandus.com www.facebook.com/TimeandUs [email protected] timeandus @timeandus HEALTH Fathers morestressed Treating menopause symptoms with for preemies than mothers artificial ovaries better and safer: Study Menopause is a testing phase resulting in these symptoms. isolated the two types of cells theca for every woman, especially when Hormone replacement medica- and granulosa –found in ovaries it happens earlier than expected. tions, although effective in the pro- – from rats. The fluctuating hormonal changes duction of these important hormones, A thin membrane was used as a – including hot flashes and vaginal are not recommended for long-term capsule to contain the cells and then dryness, sleep disturbances and use due to the increased risk of heart implanted in rats that had their sometimes even anxiety and depres- disease and breast cancer. ovaries removed. sion – can tend to take a toll on them. The findings showed that trans- The new treatment could natu- However, a study conducted on planting lab-engineered ovaries may rally produce hormones oestrogen mice has suggested that implanting be a better alternative for meno- and progesterone and had better artificial ovaries may be a more pausal women than the regular bone and uterine health as well as Fathers of premature babies usually take more safer, natural and effective alterna- intake of synthetic hormones. were prevented from menopausal stress than the mothers, especially in the transition tive in menopausal women who face "The treatment is designed to symptoms such as bone deteriora- period from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) hot flashes, sleep problems, weight secrete hormones in a natural way tion, weight gain and sleep problems. to home, says a new study. gain, and bone deterioration due to based on the body's needs, rather "This study highlights the po- The researchers noted that fathers had high levels the loss of ovarian function. than the patient taking a specific in North Carolina, US. grows," Opara said. tential utility of cell-based hormone of the stress hormone cortisol in their saliva prior to Women going through menopause dose of drugs each day," said Em- "Safe hormone replacement will To engineer the bioartificial therapy for the treatment of condi- the discharge of babies. lose their ability to produce hormones manuel C. Opara, Professor at the likely become increasingly important ovary, as reported in the journal tions associated with the loss of The stress levels are particularly more pronounced such as oestrogen and progesterone Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center as the population of aging women Nature Communications, the team ovarian function," Opara said. with medically vulnerable babies leaving the NICU and going home. "While finally bringing a baby home is really won- derful, it can also be stressful because of sleep depri- Nuts, oily fish may cut kids' risk of asthma, rhinitis vation, the lack of control and having to respond con- Including nuts, oily fish like salmon, High levels of an omega-6 fatty acid Feeling restless at stantly to the baby's needs," said Craig Garfield, As- flax seeds, and soybean oil -- rich in called arachidonic acid were associated sociate Professor at the Northwestern University in essential polyunsaturated fatty acids with a reduced risk of asthma and rhi- night? You may be at Evanston, the US. -- in your children's diet may pre- nitis at 16. "Since allergies often debut "Father goes from a situation where the baby and vent their risk of developing during childhood it is of particular mother are cared for by experts in the hospital to hav- allergic diseases, especially interest to study if children's envi- Parkinson's risk ing to simultaneously care for his baby, partner and asthma and rhinitis by teen- ronment and lifestyle affect the work. He is supposed to be the 'rock' for his partner age, a study has suggested. development of these diseases," but the stress can really set in." Both asthma and rhi- said Anna Bergström, research- An increased level of stress might also impact the nitis affects the kids since er at the Karolinska Institutet parenting of the child and alter the level of attachment their childhood, either in Sweden. between the babies and their parents. due to hereditary or For the study, published The study, published in the journal of Perinatal environmental factors. in the Journal of Allergy and and Neonatal Nursing, measured the parents' stress The results show Clinical Immunology, the levels in two ways -- salivary tests and surveys. that the presence of an team conducted a survey They tested the participants initially the day before increased amount of over the blood samples of they were discharged from the hospital, then one day, polyunsaturated fatty 940 children. five days and 14 days after coming home. acids such as Omega-3 Among children with To help relieve fathers' stress and ease the transi- and an omega-6 fatty asthma or rhinitis at the age tion, more emphasis should be made for the father to acid called arachidonic of 8 years, higher blood levels Are you in the habit of hitting or kicking in your become comfortable and gain confidence with the acid in the blood is associ- of arachidonic acid were asso- sleep? Beware, according to a study, this could be a baby while still in the NICU. Mothers need to remem- ated with a reduced risk of ciated with a higher probability sign of a disorder associated with Parkinson's dis- ber that fathers too need time to relax, Garfield said. allergic diseases among chil- of being symptom-free at age 16 ease, especially in men. "Babies thrive when parents thrive, and if parents dren.Children who had higher years, the researchers said. The rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disor- are stressed out, that can impact their parenting of blood levels of omega 3 at the age Previous studies have also sug- der or RBD, which most often affects persons aged the child, the relationship between the mother and of 8 years were less likely to have gested that Omega-3 fatty acids helps 50-70, and more frequently in men than women, is father can alter infant attachment," Garfield said. developed asthma or rhinitis by the in preventing Alzheimer's and reduces characterised by disturbances in the part of sleep age of 16 years. the worsening of liver damages. where dreams take place. While healthy people are relaxed and lie still dur- ing dream sleep, people suffering from RBD live out their dreams and during sleep they hit, kick and MIT engineers print 'living tattoo' with bacteria cells Blood test can predict shout.The study, published in the journal The Lancet Neurology, showed that men with RBD lack dopa- Engineers at Massachusetts Institute mine -- a chemical in the brain that affects emotions, of Technology (MIT) have found a way skin cancer's return movements and sensations of pleasure and pain -- to 3-D print a 'living tattoo' using a new A simple blood test of skin cancer patients can now help and have a form of inflammation of the brain. kind of ink made from genetically pro- doctors to predict the chances of an aggressive cancer return- As a result, their risk of developing Parkinson's grammed living bacteria cells. ing years before the symptoms appear, a study suggests. disease or dementia when they grow older increases. The 'living tattoo' - a thin, transpar- The findings could pave the way to identifying patients Parkinson's disease occurs precisely because the ent patch patterned with live bacteria who are most at risk of their disease returning, and who group of nerve cells in the brain that produce dopa- cells in the shape of a tree, could have might benefit from new immunotherapy treatments. mine stop working. implications for future wearable sensors The research, which was led by researchers based at the "These patients have an inflammation of the and in the manufacturing of drug cap- Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute and The Christie brain in the area where the dopamine-producing sules and surgical implants. NHS Foundation Trust, studied blood samples taken after nerve cells are found," said Morten Gersel Stokholm The cells were engineered to light surgery from 161 patients with stage 2 and 3 melanoma. from Aarhus University in Denmark. up in response to a variety of stimuli, They then looked for faults in two genes that are linked Researchers were not previously aware that there showed the study published in the jour- to 70 percent of melanoma skin cancers - BRAF and NRAS. is a form of inflammation of the brain in patients nal Advanced Materials. relatively large-scale structures, mea- The researchers also engineered After five years, 33 percent of patients who had a positive who are at risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The researchers came up with a suring several centimetres," Zhao add- bacteria to communicate with each blood test for faults in either of the two genes were alive, "The findings would be used to determine which recipe for their 3-D ink, using a combi- ed.They printed the ink using a custom other.For instance they programmed compared to 65 percent of those who did not.The results also patients with the sleep disorder will later develop nation of bacteria, hydrogel, and nutri- 3-D printer that they built using standard some cells to light up only when they revealed that skin cancer was much more likely to return Parkinson's disease. ents to sustain the cells and maintain elements combined with fixtures they receive a certain signal from another within a year of surgery in patients who had faults in either At the same time, this can also help to develop their functionality. machined themselves. cell. The researchers believe that the of the two genes.Lead author Richard Marais from the Uni- drugs which can stop or slow the development of the "We found this new ink formula works To test the patch, the researchers technique can be used to fabricate "ac- versity of Manchester said, "For some patients with advanced diseases," Stokholm explained. very well and can print at a high resolu- smeared several chemical compounds tive" materials for wearable sensors and melanoma, their cancer will eventually return.We have no In this study, patients with RBD and no clinical tion of about 30 micrometres per feature," onto the back of a hand, then pressed interactive displays. accurate tests to predict who these patients will be, so our evidence of Parkinson's and cognitive impairment said Xuanhe Zhao, Professor in MIT's the hydrogel patch over the exposed Such materials could be patterned findings are really encouraging.""If we can use this tumour were recruited from tertiary sleep centres in Spain Department of Mechanical Engineering. skin. Over several hours, branches of with live cells engineered to sense en- DNA test to accurately predict if cancer is going to come back, and Denmark and their brain changes were analysed "That means each line we print con- the patch's tree lit up when bacteria sensed vironmental chemicals and pollutants then it could help doctors decide which patients could ben- using Positron emission tomography (PET). tains only a few cells. We can also print their corresponding chemical stimuli. as well as changes in temperature. efit from new immunotherapies," Marais added. Exposure to air pollution can wipe Sexually transmitted infection HPV raises out benefits of exercise in elderly Even a two-hour exposure reinfection risk in men, says study to air pollution mainly in the form of traffic exhaust can wipe A study says that men infected researchers said. out the positive health benefits with a particular type of genital "Vaccinating boys before HPV of walking on the lungs and human papillomavirus (HPV) may exposure could be a highly effec- hearts of the elderly, research- be at twenty times more risk of re- tive way to reduce the burden of ers have warned. infection with the same type. HPV infection. Vaccinating men The findings showed that The findings show that men who have already been infected even short-term exposure to who are infected once with HPV16, might also be effective," said lead traffic exhaust can have nega- the type responsible for most HPV- author Sylvia Ranjeva, doctoral tive effects on both healthy related cancers, are at 20 times student at the University of Chica- people, as well as those with higher risk of reinfection after one go.For the study, published in the pre-existing cardiorespira- year, and 14 times higher after two Proceedings of the National Acade- tory conditions such as chronic obstructive more than 19 per cent in heart disease patients. years. HPV is the most common my of Sciences, the team analysed pulmonary disease (COPD) or coronary dis- However, those who got exposed to pol- sexually transmitted infection and data of over 4,000 unvaccinated ease.The study comes at a time when north lution experienced a maximum reduction of it is a major cause of genital warts men from three cities in Florida, India is facing a serious crisis due to rising just 4.6 per cent in arterial stiffness, 16 per and cancers of the genitals, mouth Mexico and Brazil to understand levels of pollution. cent reduction in COPD and an 8.6 per cent and throat. what allowed over 200 genetically- "This adds to the growing body of evidence reduction in heart disease. The same effect was observed distinct HPV types to coexist. showing the negative cardiovascular and re- "For many people, such as the elderly or in both men who are sexually ac- The researchers found that the spiratory impacts of even a short, two-hour those with chronic disease, the only exercise tive and celibate, suggesting that diversity of HPV types may stem exposure to motor traffic pollution," said they very often can do is to walk," added Fan they are not reacquiring the virus from recurring infections of partic- Junfeng "Jim" Zhang, Professor at Duke Uni- Chung, Professor at the Imperial College from another sexual partner. ular types within individuals. versity in North Carolina, US. London.The study, published in The Lancet, This increased risk suggests While relatively few people are On the other hand, people who walked for highlights the need for stricter air quality that infection confers no natural infected with any one type, the two hours in a large city park -- away from limits and better traffic-control measures in immunity against HPV, and em- high overall HPV prevalence oc- direct exposure to street-side traffic fumes our cities as well as greater access to urban phasises the importance of vacci- curs because nearly half the adult -- reduced arterial stiffness by more than 24 green spaces for people to exercise, the re- nation for preventing the spread become sexually active. Vaccina- infection in older men who have population carries at least one type per cent in healthy and COPD volunteers and searchers said. of HPV in young men before they tion could potentially prevent re- already contracted the virus, the of genital HPV. 07 SRINAGAR | December 08, 2017, Friday www.timeandus.com www.facebook.com/TimeandUs [email protected] timeandus @timeandus BUSINESS Public Private Partnership crucial for infrastructure investment A mature Public Private Part- vestment, leading to infrastruc- the Government to take proactive can justify the associated trans- limited success due to absence infrastructure sector accounts remains heterogeneous. Only nership (PPP) framework is one ture investment rising from ~5 and expeditious measures to action and monitoring costs and of a mature PPP framework. Sub- for 9% and water & sanitation for about 32% of the projects are of the most useful tools with the percent of GDP during 2002-07 leverage on the private sector thus provide value for money sequently during2004-12, with the balance 8%. implemented by the Government Government to facilitate private to 7 percent of GDP during 2007- finances and to judicially exploit considering the project's life- the government laying foundation However with the absence of or its agencies, while the remain- investment into infrastructure, 12.But this momentum could not private sector capacity to build cycle cost to the Government. for a mature PPP framework, by a robust PPP enabling ecosystem, ing are implemented by the State claimed Aman Hans, Public Pri- be sustained and it is estimated and manage infrastructure fa- Hans said that the advent of formulating guidelines and stan- i.e. 'twin balance sheet problem', governments. vate Partnership Specialist at the to have slowed down to 5.6 per- cilities, in a sustainable manner. PPP framework can be dated back dardization of documents for PPP paucity of credit from alternative " This emphasizes on the im- NITI Aayog. cent of GDP during 2013-17," Hans "A mature PPP framework is to 1980s, when governments in projects, the country experienced sources, lack of a suitable frame- portance of State level policy and In order to bridge the growing stated.This decline in infrastruc- one of the most useful tools with countries like U.K and Chile, post a spurt in award of PPP projects" work for dispute resolution, and governance framework in over- infrastr ucture deficit in the coun- ture investment is attributed to the Governments to facilitate success of privatization in sectors he said.As per the latest available with the dearth of bankable PPP all success of PPP in India. In try considerable efforts have been the slowdown in overall private private investment into infra- like electricity, telecommunica- data from Ministry of Finance, projects, a significant number terms of number of operational made towards increasing the sector investment, though it has structure. PPPs are long term tion and sanitation, sought to 1,539 PPP projects have been the projects awarded dur ing 2004- PPP projects, States like Gujarat, investment in physical infrastruc- par tially been of fset by the fiscal contracts between the Govern- extend benefits of privatization awarded so far in India. Out of 12 period failed to take off and Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, ture, especially since 2004 when stimulus measures into infra- ment (sponsoring authority) and to sectors deemed exceedingly these, about 50% are currently the private sector investments Karnataka and Maharashtra are several measures were under- structure in recent years. a private company that may difficult to privatize, such as in operational stage, while others witnessed considerable decline much ahead of others while States taken to promote private invest- In the next five years (2017- typically provide for financing, transportation, schools, and hos- are either scrapped or are under thereon, thereby further miring like Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Ut- ment in infrastructure both di- 22), in order to maintain a simi- construction, operation, and pitals under suitable PPP models. different stages of implementa- India's PPP ambitions. tar Pradesh can be considered rectly and through Public Private lar level of infrastructure invest- maintenance under a single firm " In India, the period from tion. Sector-wise break-up shows Also, given the federal struc- progressing. Some State govern- Partnership (PPPs). ment, it is estimated that spend- or a consortium," Hans stated mid 1990s to 2004 marked the that transport sector accounts ture of India, and in the absence ments have even formulated laws " During 2007-12, private ing on infrastructure needs to and it is generally advised to adopt inception of PPPs, with transport for 58% of the these projects, fol- of a unified PPP law or policy and and policies and set up the neces- sector contributed 36.6 percent increase to Rs. 50 lakh crore, a suitable PPP framework in case and power being the focus sectors. lowed by energy sector with 24%, a national level PPP institution, sary institutional structures for in the overall infrastructure in- Aman said that this would require of large and complex projects that The country however experienced while social and commercial the framework of PPP in India streamlining PPPs," Hans said.

Paisabazaar.com sources biggest ever single unsecured First-time ever in India: The loan of Rs. 75 Lakh for Kotak Mahindra Bank Global Partnership Summit 2017 Paisabazaar.com, India's No.1 the average industry ticket size of an grow our retail loan book with high to Yousuf Raja (name changed), who India Center Foundation (ICF), a not man Toshihiro Nikai, Founder Chairman, Marketplace for loans and cards, unsecured loan would be around Rs. quality assets across products with- owns a software company and plans for profit and non-governmental organisa- Vibhav Kant Upadhyay with co-chairmen today announced it has sourced an 3.5 lakh, Paisabazaar.com has wit- out losing sight of customer conve- to use the loan to expand his business. tion, which has been working for over two Dr. Subhash Chandra and Dr. Subrama- unsecured business loan of Rs. 75 nessed a big surge in high ticket loan nience. We leverage technology ex- "I found the Paisabazaar platform decades towards nation's socio-econom- niam Swamy. lakh - its biggest ever in the unse- applications this year. HNI customers tensively to design banking solutions very easy to use. The entire process ic development, brings to India for the Eminent dignitaries and policy mak- cured product category. The loan, have begun to realize the transpar- that simplify products and services, was also extremely convenient. The first-time ever, The Global Partnership ers from India, speaking at the event applied from the Paisabazaar.com ency and convenience Paisabazaar. and is easily accessible to our custom- Paisabazaar team assisted me through- Summit (GPS) 2017 which is scheduled include Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road platform, was provided by Kotak com provides. Kotak, one of our most ers. Over the past several months, we out and ensured the loan was disbursed to be held at Aerocity, New Delhi from Transport and Highway, Gajendra Singh Mahindra Bank. valuable partners, is helping us pro- have seen a steady rise in the sourcing quickly without any hassle or delay. 11th to 14th December 2017. Sekhawat, Minister of State, Ministry of Paisabazaar.com said it believes vide this experience to customers and of personal loans through digital chan- This loan will help me expand my The GPS will focus on clean energy, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Dr. the Rs. 75-lakh loan is possibly the we look forward to achieving bigger nels. Our partnership with Paisaba- business," he said. healthcare, infrastructure and logistics, Harsh Vardhan, Minister at Ministry of biggest unsecured loan sourced from milestones with them." zaar.com is yet another step in deliv- Paisabazaar.com has also disbursed energy, tourism, art and culture, agro Science and Technology, Environment, an online platform. Sumit Bali, Sr. EVP and Head - ering world-class banking solutions what is believed to be the country's economy, banking and finance, education Forest and Climate Change and Earth Naveen Kukreja, CEO and co- Personal Assets, Kotak Mahindra to our customers." largest online home loan disbursal of and skill development and information Sciences, J. P. Nadda, Minister of Health founder, Paisabazaar.com, said, "While Bank said, "At Kotak, our aim is to The Rs. 75 lakh loan was disbursed Rs. 5.68 crore. communication technology. and Family Welfare, Alphons Joseph, The visionary behind the initiative is Minister of Tourism, to name a few. Vibhav Kant Upadhyay who has been at Other distinguished Indian and Glob- the forefront of many key development al leaders, speaking at the event include In2IT Technologies Paytm to be majority shareholder in initiatives in the past two decades. He is Masayoshi Son, Founder, Chairman and also the Founder Chairman, GPS which CEO, SoftBank Group Corp, Shervin Pi- is evolved from the successful - India- shevar, Co-founder and Executive Chair- appoints Gursharan Nearbuy and Little merger entity Japan Global Partnership (IJGP) Initiative. man, Hyperloop One, Manoj Kohli, Chair- In a move to further strengthen offerings I am sure consumers will love the greater Inspired by Japan's process of successful man, Softbank Energy, James Scott Mc- Saggu as CEO for USA for merchants, Paytm has become the major- selection and reach of everyday deals and nation building, India Center Foundation callum, Former Governor, Wisconsin, Sri ity shareholder of the entity formed through discount offers," Vijay Shekhar Sharma, believes, a global partnership between Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, Art of Living, IT Technologies">In2IT Technologies, the leading the merger of Nearbuy.com and Little Inter- Founder and CEO, Paytm said. India and Japan is not only of mutual Amitabh Kant, CEO & CEO, NITI Aayog, IT consulting and services company announces ap- net.Paytm's strategic holding in Nearbuy- Nearbuy.com and Little Internet have national interests but will contribute to Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, chil- pointment of Gursharan Saggu (GS) as CEO for Amer- Little will provide its merchant partners an merged to create India's largest discovery the rest of the world. dren's rights activist and Founder of Kai- icas.In his new leadership role as CEO, Gursharan will opportunity to offer deals to acquire new and deals platform for local merchants and GPS 2017, will witness the presence lash Satyarthi Children's Foundation, focus on anticipating the rapidly changing technology customers and grow their business. Addition- it will help offline merchants by enabling of 3000 delegates and over 200 speakers Bhavish Aggarwal, Founder and CEO, landscape and the impact on clients' businesses. He ally, Paytm will serve its consumer base by them to acquire new customers through deals. participating, including prominent busi- Ola Cabs, Daisaku Kadokawa, Mayor, will be responsible for growth of IT Technologies">In2IT showcasing a large number of exciting deals Nearbuy and Little work with over 40,000 ness leader, policy makers, think tanks, Kyoto City, Japan, to name a few, will also Technologies' overall business operations in The Amer- on its platforms and will further strengthen small and large merchants across food, beau- social change makers, youth leaders, in- speak at the event. icas.Gursharan joins IT Technologies">In2IT Tech- its presence in the offline commerce space. ty, travel and other categories. fluencers and academicians. This year's There will be around 40 sessions and nologies from Tech Mahindra where he established "This combination of Nearbuy and Little The combined entity will continue to en- summit is expected to lay the foundation about 10 plenary during the summit that and successfully ran high performing multimillion- marks a great opportunity for us to reinforce able customers to discover deals and save for a long term mutually beneficial dialogue will be focused towards devising efficient dollar businesses in the Americas. He comes with 20 our commitment to support small and large money whenever they step out, and also help on key issues affecting the world as whole. and sustainable measures for achieving years of Global experience in executive leadership roles retailers in the new age of mobile commerce merchants effectively utilize their inventory The event GPS 2017 is lead by Global Chair- the set goals. including Business Development, Operational Excel- and payments. and acquire new customers. lence, and Professional Services. GS has led multi-functional corporate initiatives for major corporations such as Tech Mahindra, Fidel- ity, and Perot Systems (now NTT Data Systems). Developer Group India wins the award for the As CEO of In2IT Americas business, his focuses Razorpay ties-up with are on anticipating the rapidly changing landscape and ensuring a positive impact toward global expansion most ethical company in real estate on clients' businesses. Visa to offer certified Under his leadership, In2IT endeavors to be estab- lished as premier IT Consultancy in chosen areas in- QR solutions cluding Application Development and Maintenance, Infrastructure Services, Program and Project Manage- India's first converged payment solutions com- ment, and Innovative Solutions for our clients. pany Razorpay on Thursday announced its partnership Speaking on the occasion, Rudra Shankar Shat- with Visa to roll-out Visa-certified QR solutions under apathy, Group MD, CEO, IT Technologies">In2IT the Visa Ready Partner Programme. Technologies said, "USA is an important market for R azor pay, which is India's first converged pay ment IT Technologies">In2IT Technologies and we will solution provider, will associate to roll out QR code continue to invest heavily in the region to drive growth. solutions for convenience, security and reliability pro- GS will drive strong regional growth, strengthening vided by the Visa brand. our business model, and providing leadership to With QR technology, merchants need not invest in partners and clients. His strong industry experience payment terminals at point-of-sale, enabling them to will be instrumental in establishing and growing our transact electronically while solving many pain points brand in The Americas. associated with the use of cash. Driven by superior "According to Vishal Barapatre, Group CTO, IT technology and an exclusive suite of products, Razor- Technologies">In2IT Technologies, "GS is an entre- pay has been scripting new solutions to aid more and preneurial business leader with an outstanding record more Indian companies to go digital. of establishing profitable businesses. Under his lead- "We at Razorpay have always been working towards ership IT Technologies">In2IT Technologies endeav- improving the payment infrastructure in India and ours to establish itself as a premier IT Consultancy making it easily accessible to businesses. Now with firm in chosen areas including Application Develop- BharathQR, we would be able to bring new payment ment & Maintenance, Technology Infrastructure innovations to our merchant base, both online and Services, Program and Project Management, and offline," said CEO and co-founder Razorpay, Harshil Future Edge Services."Gursharan Saggu, CEO for Mathur."In the context of a rapidly evolving Digital USA at IT Technologies">In2IT Technologies says, Developer Group received India's ethics, Developer Group aspires to lead Group stand out is its commitment to India, the solution has great synergy with Razorpay's "I'm thrilled to be a part of the IT Technologies">In2IT Most Ethical Companies (Real Estate) by example and shall embark on chang- the environment. Every project in the expertise to onboard merchants instantly and support Technologies leadership team and look forward to Award at The World CSR Congress, the ing the way the construction and devel- portfolio reflects their green initiative advanced features like multi-tier reporting. Brought contributing to the company's vision and growth. establishment that recognise the positive opment industry operates. This is not and incorporates new and innovative together, this represents a quantum leap in solving We are on a global expansion spree and my goal will role of organisations where ethics, com- only good for the customers but also technologies to give back to the environ- cash on delivery for Indian businesses," added Harshil. be making a positive contribution to our clients' pliance and good governance are trans- great for the industry and the nation. ment.Developer Group is committed to The Visa Ready Partner Programme will provide businesses in this rapidly changing landscape." lated into action. The award was pre- There are many reasons that have bringing in new practices and new ways structure and clarity to allow mobile device manufac- Since its inception, IT Technologies">In2IT Tech- sented by N.I Nahid, Minister for Educa- helped Developer Group win this presti- of thinking in an industry that impacts turers, technology partners, mobile network operators, nologies has been growing in leaps and bounds to tion of Bangladesh.The fact that Devel- gious award - the group operations entail the lives of millions and shapes the way and others, to gain access to Visa IP, licenses and best emerge as one of the fastest growing IT companies. oper Group is India's first 100 percent regular stringent audits involving the society evolves. At the cornerstone of practices and quickly introduce devices and solutions IT Technologies">In2IT Technologies is currently Japanese corporates' promoted Real leading audit firms, completely and fully this vision are professionalism, trans- that can initiate or accept Visa payments. on a global expansion spree with plans to expand to Estate Company, serves as a root cause legal transactions across the company parency, ethics and reliability. However, under the Visa Ready Partner programme, continental Europe by the end of the year. for the highest degree of transparency display the strong commitment to rules Currently, the company has two Razorpay and Fomo Pay of Singapore, the First Asia Having offices across USA, South Africa, India, and earnestness maintained throughout and laws of the nation.Not only are the residential projects under development Pacific partners will leverage Visa tools such as QR Singapore, Australia, Kenya and Dubai, among many each and every operation of the Organ- corporate regulatory compliances of the at Visakhapatnam and near Bengaluru code generators, merchant QR code test cases and QR others, the company is highly focused on Digital, isation.Integration of the Japanese ethos company in perfect order, they shine through and plans to launch four projects in the code testing utilities, to refine their proposed payment Managed Services and Remote Infrastructure Man- clubbed with the Indian value system by attaining 100 percent project specific National Capital Region, Mumbai Met- solutions and ensure they meet Visa's interoperable agement (RIM). forms the backbone of the Organisation. regulatory and legal compliances as well. ropolitan Region, Chennai and Ludhiana QR standards and specifications. As a Company that bases everything on However, what makes Developer in the near future. 08 SRINAGAR | December 08, 2017, Friday www.timeandus.com www.facebook.com/TimeandUs [email protected] timeandus @timeandus SPORTS Virat Kohli moves to second in ICC Test Yasir Shah wishes to play against Rankings, Steve Smith retains top spot Kohli, return to T20 and ODI squads LAHORE: Pakistani leg-break bowler NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli was Smith, who is currently the joint Yasir Shah has expressed his wish to play rewarded for his brilliant perfor- fifth-highest in terms of the highest against Indian skipper Virat Kohli, and put mances against Sri Lanka in the re- points tally in batting history in Tests, up a stellar performance for his side in Test cently concluded three-match Test scored an unbeaten 141 on a tough and One Day Internationals (ODIs). series as the Indian cricket team skip- Gabba pitch to lay the foundation for The 31-year-old has recently broken per moved up three places to grab his team’s victory. Although he was not Ravichandran Ashwin's record of fastest 150 second position among batsmen in so successful in the Adelaide day-night Test wickets and needs 35 wickets in seven the latest ICC Test Rankings on Thurs- Test, he will be looking to regain his matches to become the fastest to reach 200. day.Kohli, who was the top-scorer form.Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chan- Talking to reporters on Wednesday, Shah against Sri Lanka with 610 runs, scored dimal gained eight places to take ninth said he is working on his googly and flipper three centuries and one fifty against position after scoring 366 runs in the and is very hopeful to register another record the hapless visitors to guide his side series against India – the second high- in his name. competition for a permanent place in the to a comfortable 1-0 series win.Virat est after Virat Kohli. All-rounder An- “I try to perform in every match I play for national team. He also praised 19-year-old Kohli had a disappointing start to the gelo Mathews also moved up seven my country and I am very hopeful to become Shadab Khan on his performance. series as he was dismissed for a duck places to 23rd position while Dhanan- the fastest to get 200 Test wickets,” he said. “I always feel happy to see him perform- in the first innings in Kolkata, but the jaya de Silva’s match-saving 119 lifted Shah praised the Pakistan Cricket Board ing for Pakistan in ODIs and T20s and believe 29-year old bounced back with a him nine places to 47th position.For (PCB) for prioritising fitness of players and that he will take some time to start perform- gritty century in the second innings the last Test in New Delhi as the In- second spot – just 45 points behind Australia, left-hander Shaun Marsh’s introducing Yoyo test. ing in Test matches as well.” to take his team within inches of a dian cricket skipper slammed a career- Australia skipper Steve Smith. unbeaten 126 in the first Test in Adelaide “I have come from Swabi and did not have Shah played his second match of Quaid- stunning victory. The second Test was best 243, then followed it up with a However, it will tough for Kohli took him to a career-best 27th position many facilities for fitness. Therefore, I couldn’t i-Azam Trophy for SNGPL on Wednesday in no different as the Indian skipper 58-ball fifty in the second innings. to take away the top spot from Smith while Tom Blundell entered the rank- achieve the set target but later, when I gave Karachi and will soon leave to play Twenty20 completely dismantled the Sri Lank- Thanks to these impressive per- right now as the Aussie right-hander ings in 70th position after becoming the fitness test, I cleared it,” he said. Big Bash League. an bowling attack and ended up scor- formances, Kohli leapfrogged David was in a class of his own against Eng- the first New Zealand wicketkeeper The bowler who helped Pakistan win their “I am going for Big Bash, and hopefully ing a mammoth 213 off 267 balls. Warner, Cheteshwar Pujara, Kane land in the first Ashes 2017-18 Test to score a century on Test debut after first ever Test series in West Indies said the I will perform well and make a comeback in But Virat Kohli kept his best for Williamson and Joe Root to claim the match in Brisbane. scoring 107 against West Indies. addition of young blood has increased the the national squad,” he said. Arsenal’s Santi Cazorla starting rehab Mohammad Shahzad handed one-year ‘from zero’ after latest surgery suspension by ICC for doping violation LONDON: Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla will have to start his DUBAI: The International Crick- as a contaminant of a weight loss rehabilitation “from zero” after et Council today suspended Afghan- product he was taking, Hydroxycut. undergoing yet another surgery istan wicketkeeper-batsman Moham- “Mr Shahzad was able to satisfy on his Achilles, Arsenal boss Arsene mad Shahzad for one year after he the ICC through evidence and sub- Wenger revealed.Spain interna- pleaded guilty for failing a dope test. missions prepared on his behalf that tional Cazorla has spent over a year “The wicketkeeper-batsman had he had no intention to enhance his on the sidelines due to multiple inadvertently ingested the prohibited sporting performance through the surgeries on a tendon injury and substance, as a contaminant of a weight use of prohibited substances...,” the came close to requiring an ampu- loss product he was taking, Hydroxy- ICC said.ICC General Manager tation of his foot after contracting cut,” the ICC said in a statement. (Cricket) Geoff Allardice said the an infection. The 29-year-old Shazad, who has world body has zero tolerance for The 32-year-old went under played 58 ODIs and as many T20s for doping violations.“It further serves the knife again last month, forcing a revision Arsenal boss.“It’s really, really sad. But un- his country, breached article 2.1 of as a reminder to all international to his expected January return to Premier fortunately, he has to start again from zero. the ICC Anti-Doping Code. cricketers of the dangers and risks League action.Wenger labelled the midfield- That means if all goes well, he has to wait “Mr Shahzad had provided a urine associated with taking supplements,” er’s ongoing injury strife “very sad” as he until he can run. And after, when he starts sample as part of the ICC’s out-of- Allardice said.“Before thinking about looks to start his rehabilitation from square to run, it will at least take six weeks to come competition testing programme in and is prohibited both in-competition collection. Mr Shahzad will, therefore, taking a supplement, cricketers one.“I sent him a message [after the surgery] back to training. When he will be able to start Dubai, UAE, on 17 January 2017,” the and out-of-competition. be eligible to return to cricket on 17 should weigh up the risks and dan- and wished him well. He answered, ‘Look I to run again, I don’t know.” ICC stated.His sample was subse- “Mr Shahzad admitted the viola- January 2018,” the ICC said. gers of doing so and should fully have to start again from zero,’ basically. And Asked if Cazorla will ever return, Wenger quently tested and found to contain tion and a twelve-month suspension The ICC, however, accepted research the supplement in question it’s very sad, honestly. What he has gone said: “I hope so, but certainly not before Feb- clenbuterol. Clenbuterol is classified has been imposed, backdated to 17 Shahzad’s explanation that he had so they can make an informed deci- through, this guy, is unbelievable,” said the ruary now.” as a non-Specified Substance by WA DA January 2017, the date of his sample inadvertently ingested the substance, sion,” he added.

Inter Milan face test of Serie A title hopes against champions Juventus Moeen Ali to captain MILAN: Having ended Napoli’s League last sixteen, was their fourth keep doing the simple things, train- unbeaten start to the league season successive clean sheet since the ing hard and finding the r ight fitness England XI in Ashes tour last week, champions Juventus will Sampdoria defeat. levels.”Inter, meanwhile, have blos- try to do the same to Inter Milan Morocco defender Mehdi Bena- somed under Luciano Spalletti and match vs Cricket when they host the Serie A leaders tia has stepped into the defensive are unrecognisable from last season in a mouth-watering “Derby d’Italia” void left by the departure of Leon- when they employed three coaches Australia XI on Saturday. ardo Bonucci, new signings forward on the way to finishing seventh. Inter were left as the only un- Douglas Costa and midfielder Blaise Defender Andrea Ranocchia said beaten team in the league after Juve Matuidi have fitted in quickly and it was the most united group he has won 1-0 last Friday away to a Na- Gonzalo Higuain is as deadly as seen in his six seasons with the club. poli side which had not lost in the ever in attack. “Spalletti is great because he opening 14 games. The result last Inter’s renaissance treats everyone the same way. It weekend also allowed Inter to go Juventus have one point more doesn’t matter who you are or what top with 39 points thanks to a 5-0 than they did at the same stage last your salary is, we are all treated the win over Chievo. season when they were top of the same.“I’ve been at Inter for many Juventus, third with 37 points, title, have far more of a fight on their home defeat in more than two years table with a four-point lead over years and it’s the first time I’ve seen will top the standings if they win on hands than in previous seasons where -- and a 3-2 defeat at Sampdoria Roma and AC Milan. the dressing room like this,” added Saturday although Napoli (38 points) they often left the rest of the field have quickly been filled by their The only worry is Argentine the 29-year-old. would overhaul them if they can trailing in their wake. pragmatic coach Massimiliano Al- playmaker Paulo Dybala’s lacklus- Ranocchia said that spirit would beat an improving Fiorentina at It is also evident that reports of legri.They have been especially tre form. “It’s not going so well for be needed to deal with setbacks across home on Sunday.Whatever the out- Juve’s demise have been premature. resolute in defence and their 2-0 Dybala at the moment but it happened a long season. come, it is already clear that Juven- The cracks which appeared dur- win away to Olympiakos on Tuesday, at this stage last season too,” said “When things don’t go our way, tus, chasing a seventh successive ing a 2-1 loss to Lazio - Juve’s first which took them into the Champions Allegri.“Paulo needs to relax and we must retain this same unity.” LONDON: Moeen Ali headlines the twelve man England squad for a two-day Ashes warm-up game vs a Cricket Australia XI that will start on Satur- day. Moeen Ali will captain an England XI in a two- Johanna Konta to work with Maria Sunil Gavaskar takes a jibe at these Indian day warm-up match against a Cricket Australia XI ahead of the third Ashes Test in Perth. Sharapova’s former coach ahead Moeen Ali headlines the twelve man England cricket team stars for weak fielding cricket team for the Perth clash, starting on Satur- MUMBAI: One of the areas in which While Ashwin claimed four wickets, Pu- day, with the all-rounder the only player from the of Australian Open Indian cricket team has improved drasti- jara came up with scores of 23 and 49. 11 who suffered a 120-run loss to Australia at Ade- SYDNEY: World number nine Jo- cally under the leadership of Virat Kohli The game, which ended in a draw, laide Oval on Wednesday set to feature. hanna Konta has named American in the recent times is their fielding. The though, would be primarily remembered The England XI includes five players who did Michael Joyce as her new coach for the cricketers are super fit and probably for for Virat Kohli’s double hundred and the not take to the field in the day-night match in Ade- 2018 season following her split from the first time, they can match the athletic sight of Sri Lankan players wearing laide – Jake Ball, Gary Balance, Ben Foakes, Mason Belgian Wim Fisette in October.The skills of traditional fielding powerhouses masks and leaving the field on the second Crane and Tom Curran. 26-year-old enjoyed a solid start to 2017, like South Africa and Australia. day due to rising level of pollution. Paceman Ball was involved in England’s winning the Sydney International and However, former India captain Sunil India won the series 1-0 with the 10-wicket rout against Australia in the Ashes Miami Open titles, and hit a career-high Gavaskar believes that there are still hosts beating the visitors in the second Opener but he made way for Test debutant Craig number four world ranking before in- some slow movers in the team and he Test at Nagpur. The first Test in Kolkata Overton for the Adelaide contest, while Crane was jury and poor form saw her miss out on identified two such fielders on the fifth had ended in a draw too. This was India’s also in the mix but missed out. a WTA Finals berth.The 44-year-old day of the third Test against Sri Lanka in ninth consecutive Test series win and The remainder of the side is made up of six Joyce has previously worked with former New Delhi. Gavaskar, who was covering with that, they equalled Australia’s re- players from the England Lions – Ben Duckett, Ke- number ones Maria Sharapova, whom there is so much more to come.” the game as a commentator, first decided cord for the most number of Test series aton Jennings, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Liam he guided to two grand slam titles, and Vic- Konta will begin her 2018 season at the to take a potshot at Cheteshwar Pujara victories on the trot. Livingstone and Mark Wood. Ashes spots could be toria Azarenka, whose team he joined in Brisbane International, which is scheduled before taunting spinner Ravichandran Under Ricky Ponting’s captaincy, Aus- up for grabs at Richardson Park with England trail- early 2017 before leaving the Belarusian’s to start on Dec. 31.Elsewhere, Czech Bar- Ashwin.“He seems like an automotive tralia had recorded nine straight series ing Australia 2-0 heading into the Perth Test, start- coaching squad last week. bora Strycova, who won the Linz Open in that runs with a handbrake on,” were the wins between 2005 and 2008. Virat ing on December 14. “I’m delighted to confirm that Michael October, has named compatriot David Ko- on-air words of the legendary opener Kohli’s men have not lost a Test series England’s tour-match squad: Moeen Ali (cap- Joyce will be joining my team for 2018,” tyza as her new coach after splitting with while describing the fielding skill of Puja- since 2015 with their victories coming tain), Jake Ball, Gary Ballance, Mason Crane, Tom Konta said in a statement. Tomas Krupa earlier this year. ra.About Ashwin, he had this to say- against Sri Lanka (thrice, 2-1, 3-0, 1-0), Curran, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Keaton Jen- “Michael is a fantastic coach with a great Strycova, 31, will play her first competi- “There may be intent however no longer a South Africa (3-0), West Indies (2-0), nings, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Liam Living- pedigree and I’m really excited to work with tion under Kotyza at the season-opening ASB lot growth.”Both Ashwin and Pujara, Bangladesh (1-0), England (4-0), New stone, Mark Wood him. 2017 has been amazing but I feel like Classic in Auckland. though, had a decent match in New Delhi. Zealand (3-0) and Australia (2-1).

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