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Behind The Noise: The True Story Of Kashmir, page 6 Joyous Diwali Celebrations At BAPS Mandir, page 10 Trillium Diwali Gala Raises Whopping $750,000, page 13 One-Third Of Canadians Voted Strategically Messaging By Liberals In Final Lap Got Better Traction OTTAWA: More than one-third ecutive vice-president Christian Thirteen per cent made a deci- of Canadians voted strategically Bourque. sion during the last week, six per in last week’s federal election to Thirty-five per cent of respon- cent during the final weekend stop another party from winning, dents to the Leger poll said their before the Monday vote, and an- a new poll suggests. decision about who to support other 10 per cent literally didn’t The outcome, combined with took into account the chances that decide until the last minute on the latest poll results, suggest their vote would prevent another voting day. Those results suggest “the messaging of the Liberals in party’s candidate from being vic- a good number of voters waited the last legs of the campaign, sort torious. to see which way the wind was of post-debate, played much bet- And almost as many waited un- blowing before casting their bal- ter than the messaging from the til the final week of the campaign lots, motivated at least in part by Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer reflects on the 2019 Federal Conservatives,’’ said Leger ex- to make their choice. Continued on page 2 election in Ottawa . THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang J & K Bifurcated; Two Quebec To Have Union Entities Created A ‘Values Test’ For Historic Day For India As Atrocious System Overturned All Newcomers QUEBEC CITY: Quebec is moving ahead with its contro- versial values test for newcomers wishing to settle in the province but the new requirements are less strict than what was initially pro- posed. Starting Jan. 1., anyone seeking permanent residency in Quebec will need to score at least 75 per cent on a 20-question, multiple- choice exam, to be completed in 90 minutes, Immigration Min- ister Simon Jolin-Barrette an- Simon Jolin-Barrette, Minister nounced Wednesday. of Immigration, Diversity and “The successful integration Inclusiveness. THE CANADIAN of immigrants increases their PRESS/Jacques Boissinot contribution to the dynamism of have the same rights and this Quebec’s economy,’’ Jolin-Bar- equality is written into law. True rette said during a news confer- or False?’’ reads one example. ence. Would-be immigrants will be The test was a key component Federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau holds up the party platform at a rally in Ottawa on Friday Continued on page 2 of the Coalition Avenir Quebec’s October 11, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn New Delhi: It was a historic no legislature. The Modi gov- existing state of Jammu and Kash- 2018 election platform on im- Thursday for India as two new ernment, while taking the con- mir shall be deemed to have been migration. The party’s campaign Union Territories of Jammu and troversial step, contended that it elected to fill the seats allotted to pledge spoke to fears in the prov- Kashmir and Ladakh came into was necessary to end separatism, the Union territory of Jammu and ince that immigrants weren’t being, putting into effect the reor- terrorism and social discrimina- Kashmir. The term of office of properly integrating into Que- ganization of the erstwhile state. tion besides removing hurdles in such sitting members shall remain bec society. Would-be immi- The implementation of the Jam- economic development in Jammu unaltered. grants would be at risk of de- mu and Kashmir Reorganisation and Kashmir. There shall be allocated five portation if they failed the exam, Act, 2019, which got President’s As per the Act, the respective seats to the successor Union ter- voters were told. assent on August 9, means the UTs will have Lieutenant Gover- ritory of Jammu and Kashmir But more than one year after special status enjoyed by Jammu nor as administrator who will be and one seat to Union territory being elected, the CAQ govern- and Kashmir under Article 370 appointed by the President of In- of Ladakh, in the House of the ment decided on a softer ap- comes to an end after 72 years. dia. The tenure will be determined People, and the First Schedule to proach. The details of the test The landmark bill to abol- by the President. the Representation of the People rules were published Wednesday ish special status of Jammu and The First Schedule to the Con- Act, 1950 (43 of 1950) shall be in the province’s Official Gazette, but the wording of the questions Broker Kashmir and bifurcate the state stitution, under the heading “THE deemed to be amended accord- BROKER into two Union Territories was STATES” shall be deleted and ingly. was not. moved in Parliament on August 5 entries from 16 to 29 shall be re- The Delimitation of Parliamen- Nonetheless, Jolin-Barrette REMAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC., BROKERAGE and passed the next day by both numbered as 15 to 28 under the tary Constituencies Order, 1976 brought some examples of test Houses, amidst much uproar. heading “UNION TERRITO- shall stand amended as directed in questions for journalists during According to the Act, the UT RIES”. the Second Schedule of the Act. his news conference in Quebec of J&K will have a legislature Four sitting members of the The Election Commission may City. while the UT of Ladakh will have Council of States representing the Continued on page 5 “In Quebec, women and men Nod For Ontario’s $28.5 Billion Transit Vision TORONTO: Toronto city a subway extension dubbed the Hamilton area) while also deliv- council has voted to move ahead “Ontario Line’’ as well as three ering significant relief to critical with a transit project that includes additional stations that would congestion,’’ Ford said in a state- a major proposal - worth $28.5 bring subway service to the city’s ment. “The people of Ontario billion - put forward and partially eastern suburbs. deserve rapid, world-class tran- funded by Ontario’s government. Toronto Mayor John Tory de- sit services and our plan will de- Councillors voted 22-3 in fa- scribed the newly adopted deal as liver exactly that.’’ vour of the joint plan, which good for the city in a twitter post- In April, the premier an- the provincial government an- ing shared after the council vote. nounced his public transit plan nounced earlier this month as Ontario Transportation Minis- would include the so-called “On- it backed away from an earlier ter Caroline Mulroney and Ford tario Line.’’ The downtown relief promise to take control of the Premier Doug Ford released statements applauding route would be twice as long as a city’s transit system. council for adopting the plan. stretch Toronto was considering, The deal marked a reversal for sit from the city. “Our comprehensive program be built two years earlier and cost the government of Premier Doug But the plan approved by of priority subway projects will billions more. Ford, which passed legislation in council contains other features dramatically improve connectiv- It also included a three-stop April to allow it to upload tran- of Ford’s transit vision, such as ity across the (Greater Toronto- Continued on page 4 A-2 | Friday, November 1, 2019 Front page www.WeeklyVoice.com THE WEEKLY VOICE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Most Say They Voted Out Of Conviction Bala Menon Continued from page 1 ASSOCIATE EDITOR a desire to prevent the outcome Shazia Malik they least wanted. The online survey of 1,503 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS adult Canadians was conducted Amb. Praveen Verma (Retd.) Dr. Nivedita Das Kundu Oct. 22-24 for The Canadian Harj Chaggar Press and weighted to reflect the Amitabh Saxena makeup of Canada’s population; it cannot be assigned a margin Graphic Design of error because internet-based Tamarind Tree polls are not considered random Account MANAGERS samples. Manu Ramachandran Of all the parties, the Conser- G Prasaad vatives were the most likely to Rohit Malhotra lock in their support early. Fully Maha 50 per cent of respondents who voted for the Tories said they ONLINE MARKETING Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, centre, shakes hands with Peter MacKay during an election made their choice before the MANAGER campaign stop in Little Harbour, N.S. . MacKay is trying to put a stop to rumours he’s planning campaign started. By contrast, Amitabh Saxena a run for leadership of the party if the job opens up in the next six months. THE CANADIAN just 30 per cent of Liberals, 22 PRESS/Adrian Wyld LEGAL ADVISOR per cent of New Democrats, 31 Dr. Keshav Agnihotri per cent of Bloc Quebecois sup- and 24 per cent of People’s Party Trudeau spent the final week said they considered voting Bloc porters, 35 per cent of Greens and supporters. of the campaign warning pro- and 29 per cent considered going ACCOUNTS But while strategic voting gressive voters that they must Green. By contrast, those who Asha J Singhh 31 per cent of supporters of the People’s Party of Canada said the was a factor, the poll suggests vote Liberal to prevent An- voted Conservative were much photographer same. it wasn’t the primary factor for drew Scheer’s Conservatives less likely to have considered Manohar Sagoo Overall, 57 per cent said their most. Asked to identify the main from forming government. other options. Just 18 per cent vote was based on their political reason why they chose to vote for The poll suggests he had good considered the NDP, 15 per cent Gross Circulation: 30,000 convictions, without any thought a party, 37 per cent said they did reason to be worried that progres- considered the People’s Party, 13 CCNA Verified Circulation: to their candidates’ chances of so because the platform and val- sive voters might split their votes per cent considered the Liberals, 29,997 ues aligned with their own. Nine among the Liberals, NDP, Greens 13 per cent the Greens and 11 per Aug 14, 2015 winning. (Printed at Toronto Star) The 35 per cent who did take per cent said their primary mo- and Bloc Quebecois, allowing cent the Bloc. strategic voting into account tivation was to get rid of Justin the Conservatives to come up Trudeau’s Liberals won 157 included 39 per cent of Conser- Trudeau’s Liberal government, the middle.Fully 46 per cent of seats, 13 short of a majority. vative supporters, 43 per cent six per cent said it was to vote respondents who ultimately vot- Bourque said the Conservatives of Liberals, 28 per cent of New against another party and four per ed Liberal said they considered seemed unable to grow their sup- All advertising in The Weekly cent said they voted mainly for voting for the NDP during the port from the outset of the elec- Voice is subject to the publisher’s Democrats, 18 per cent of Bloc the best local candidate. campaign. 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In its explanation, the cen- tral bank argued that inflation is on target and the domestic econ- omy has held up well in many respects, even though it’s feeling the negative effects of slowing global growth. “We are not an island, we are not immune to these global de- velopments _ but we think we are in a good position to cope with whatever comes our way, given that inflation is on target and un- employment is near an all-time low,’’ governor Stephen Poloz told reporters in Ottawa. “Healthy people still get sick, but they recover more quickly when they do and I characterize the Canadian economy as, over- all, in that situation.’’ Poloz added that his council expects the resilience of Canada’s economy to be “increasingly test- ed’’ amid persistent trade conflicts and uncertainty. Looking ahead, he said the bank will monitor how much the global slowdown spreads beyond manufacturing and investment. The decision to hold the rate at 1.75 per cent was widely ex- pected by markets, and it left the benchmark at the same level it’s been for just over a year. The decision to hold steady makes it stand out among its inter- national peers. It acknowledged Wednesday that dozens of policy- makers around the globe have tak- en steps to cushion the blow from the weakening world economy. “A growing number of coun- tries have responded with mon- etary and other measures,’’ the bank said in a statement. www.WeeklyVoice.com national Friday, November 1, 2019 | A-3 Get Your Flu Shot Today - It Will Protect You! TORONTO: As the cold and four years old, the shot can Executive Officer of the Nurse weather approaches, Ontario is be administered by a doctor or Practitioner’s Association of reminding everyone about the nurse practitioner. Ontario (NPAO) said: “It is a importance of getting their free Several health care leaders proven way to increase both flu shot to protect themselves joined Elliott in encouraging personal and public health from getting the flu and spreading Ontarians to get their free flu and NPAO applauds efforts it to others. shot. “Minister Elliott set an by the government to increase Each year, thousands of people excellent example for Ontarians awareness and access.” across the province get sick with today by getting the flu shot,” • The flu is a contagious illness the flu, which puts extra pressure said Sandra Hanna, Interim CEO that can result in a hospital stay on hospitals and the health care of the Neighbourhood Pharmacy or can lead to complications such system. The flu shot provides the Association of Canada. as pneumonia, heart attack or, in best defence and is a proven way “The vaccine remains the rare cases, death. to reduce emergency department single most effective way to • Flu season can start as early visits and wait times to help end protect against influenza and its as November. It takes about two hallway health care. complications. Pharmacists in weeks for the flu shot to reach full Christine Elliott, Deputy 4,500 communities across the effect, so be sure to get the shot as Premier and Minister of Health, province are ready to deliver soon as it’s available. was at Rexall Pharmacy at the flu shot in a convenient, • Young children - especially Women’s College Hospital in accessible way.” those under two - pregnant women Toronto on October 30 to get the “The flu shot is safe and is and seniors are particularly at risk flu shot. your best defence to protect of serious complications due to Elliott said: “Getting your you, your loved ones and your the flu. flu shot is an important part of community,” said Dr. Sohail • A 2018 Canadian study found keeping all Ontarians healthy and Gandhi, President of the Ontario that people are six times more out of hospital, while reducing Medical Association. likely to have a heart attack in the the strain on our emergency Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, gets her “While the flu is common, week after having the flu, and this departments. The flu shot will be flu shot on Wednesday in Toronto. Pic: Elliott/Twitter it can also be serious and cause risk may be higher among those available across the province to many complications. The flu kills 65 years and older. protect you and your family.” years and older who are at high offices, public health units and an estimated 3,500 Canadians • Last flu season, there The free flu shot is especially risk of flu-related complications. participating pharmacies for every year and puts more than were about 5,450 flu-related important for young children, It will be available at family anyone five years of age or older. 12,000 in the hospital.” hospitalizations in Ontario and pregnant women and people 65 doctor and nurse practitioner For children between six months Dawn Tymianski, Chief 275 flu-related deaths. New Electricity Bills Will Show True Cost Of Power TORONTO: The Ontario government electricity system. said it is bringing more transparency to “The Electricity Distributors electricity bills for Ontarians. Effective Association commends the government’s November 1, 2019, electricity bills will commitment to making Ontario’s show the true cost of power and will electricity bills more transparent,” said include the new Ontario Electricity Teresa Sarkesian, President and Chief Rebate. Executive Officer of the Electricity Under the previous government, the Distributors Association. HIGH RATIO ONLY* electricity rebate provided to Ontarians “As the part of our electricity system was concealed within the price-per- that is closest to customers, local hydro kilowatt-hour line item on electricity utilities appreciated the opportunity 5 Yrs Fixed statements. This meant customers could to work with the government on not see how much the government rebate implementing this important initiative. @2.39%* was reducing their monthly costs, and We worked to ensure that customers who bills did not display the true cost of receive their electricity bill will have a 5 Yrs Variable electricity used. clear understanding of the true cost of @2.64%* Energy Minister Greg Rickford said: power and the amount of their on-bill “Our government is delivering on its rebate. Local hydro utilities are focused promise to fix the hydro mess and bring on making electricity more affordable, more transparent electricity bills to reducing red tape, and providing Ontarians. We’ve taken action to remove customers with a modern and reliable hundreds of millions of dollars in costs electricity system that works for them.” Rajesh Khurana, MBA from the electricity system, and we • The average customer will see Principal Broker continue to work to find more savings.” the electricity line on their bill rise, Cell: 416-616-1300 The new Ontario Electricity Rebate showing the real cost per kilowatt hour. will appear as a transparent on-bill The new Ontario Electricity Rebate will line item and will replace the former compensate for that rise, and will be government’s Fair Hydro Plan. This displayed as a separate line item on hydro change comes in response to the Auditor bills. The average residential bill will rise General’s special report on the former in line with the rate of inflation. government’s Fair Hydro Plan which • For customers who receive support Tel: 289-521-6900 revealed that “the government created a from additional provincial programs, needlessly complex accounting/financing such as the Ontario Electricity Support 1305 Matheson Blvd. E, Mississauga ON L4W 1R1 structure for the electricity rate reduction Program, Rural or Remote Rate • [email protected] • www.mortgagediligent.com in order to avoid showing a deficit or an Protection, Distribution Rate Protection increase in net debt.” or First Nations Delivery Credit, they *Rates are subject to change without notice. • FSCO # 10252, OAC, E&O.E. Some conditions apply.* Associate Energy Minister Bill Walker will also see a separate message line said: “Our government’s straightforward summarizing total provincial support. approach puts Ontario families first by • Those eligible for the Ontario giving them the full picture of the actual Electricity Rebate include most cost of electricity on their bills and households and small businesses, farms, properly accounting for this expenditure.” and long-term care homes. Helping ratepayers clearly see the true • Depending on billing cycles, some cost of electricity and the full amount residents may see changes to their bill as of the Ontario Electricity Rebate as a soon as mid-November. single line item on their electricity bill is • The government accepted an Inquiry part of the government’s plan to restore panel’s recommendation to adopt the Ontarians’ trust in the energy sector and Ontario Auditor General’s accounting build a more transparent and accountable treatment for electricity rate relief. A-4 | Friday, November 1, 2019 Front/national www.WeeklyVoice.com Big Business Makes Post Election Pitch To Ottawa OTTAWA: Big business is trade uncertainty and rapid The council supports the adding its voice to a broader call technological change. Canada Infrastructure Bank, a for economy-lifting changes in The report lists half-a-dozen federal financing agency set up Canada following an election recommendations for Justin by the Liberals for new projects. campaign widely criticized for its Trudeau’s minority government, But it says the agency still leaves dearth of deep policy discussion. which will have the challenge of the country without a reliable, The Business Council negotiating with opposition MPs nationwide source of data on of Canada, a lobby group to pass legislation. the state of infrastructure, or an representing chief executives The recommendations, the independent source of advice to of the largest corporations, has council said, are based on months governments, industry and the released a report underlining its of consultations with individuals, public. concerns around obstacles like social service agencies, labour The report also recommends the the aging population, sluggish and environmental groups, government adopt a more realistic productivity and global economic Indigenous organizations, approach to foreign policy to threats. The document lays out economists, as well as current bolster Canada’s defences against recommendations the council Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of and former elected officials from emerging risks, including digital argues will improve Canada’s Canada, File pic -Theodore Kaye/AP Images for the Asia different levels of government. and cyber threats. position. Pacific Foundation of Canada) Among the ideas, the council The council says the United “On the campaign trail and in calls for boosting immigration to States will remain Canada’s top the platforms of your parties, short-term tactic advantage. Or Oct. 21 vote “one of the most supply the labour force, easing economic and security partner these issues received little or you can recognize that the world polarized, fractious and dispiriting regulations, updating the tax _ and therefore management of no attention. They cannot and is changing _ and changing fast.’’ federal election campaigns in system, and convening a first the bilateral relationship must must not be ignored any longer,’’ Political parties largely avoided memory.’’ ministers’ meeting to develop a be central to the foreign policy the report said in a message to putting forward detailed visions Leaders from across the national-resources strategy. agenda. But, the report says, political leaders. for how best to boost Canada’s business community have urged There’s also a call for the when it comes to dealing with “As leaders, you now have a economic future, even as the the incoming government to lay government to establish an rest of the world, Canada can no choice. Between now and the global economy flashed signs out a strategy on how best to independent body to identify and longer automatically assume the next campaign, you can devote of a slowdown. In its report, the make Canada more prosperous, prioritize nationally significant U.S. will be on its side and must your energies to the struggle for council called the lead-up to the especially at a time of elevated infrastructure projects. be prepared to fend for itself. Liberals Dominate In Jagmeet Stronghold Major Transit Initiative BRAMPTON: Liberal didn’t stop her newcomer Maninder Sidhu volunteering for the New cruised to victory in the the Democrat candidate, Saranjit parliamentary election in the Singh, who was neck-and-neck heavily immigrant riding of with Tory Ramona Singh for Brampton East once held second place in Brampton East. provincially by New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh. Singh said she liked what she The entrepreneur and father heard from New Democrats on handily beat out his NDP and housing affordability and cheaper Conservative rivals to take the cellphone plans. But she didn’t seat northwest of Toronto. like what she heard at some While economic and doorsteps. environmental issues were “I went out door-knocking and a top priority for many a bunch of people told me, ‘Oh, Maninder Sidhu voters, immigration and racism Jagmeet couldn’t be the prime were also on their minds. On that “The (People’s Party of Cana- minister because he has a turban score, the Liberals under Justin da) stirred it very much,’’ Gare- on. That’s not what Canadians are Commuters jam subway cars and the platform at Museum station Trudeau clearly held the edge. wal said. “But the Liberals have supposed to look like’,’’ Singh on the TTC subway line in Toronto - File picture -THE CANADIAN “Immigration is an important been very liberal about that. They said. “I’m like, ‘A Canadian looks PRESS/Graeme Roy part of our economy,’’ Jag Nijjar, have been very open. Their poli- like anything, right? There’s no a businessman, said. “(People cies are good.’’ definition of what a Canadian has Continued from page 1 government to make good on its here) recognize maybe not what Speaking after his victory, to look like’.’’ extension of the existing Bloor- commitments and increase its Trudeau, but Trudeau’s dad did Sidhu said constituents were Ultimately, Nijjar said, people Danforth line to the region share of the funding for a project and there’s still a lot of favour happy with the Trudeau in Brampton _ no matter where known locally as Scarborough, he described as having “national towards both of them.’’ government’s performance and they came from _ want to be able a light rail extension to the city’s importance.’’ Sidhu takes over from social policies, such as the child to get to work from what has west-end and future plans to ex- In a statement, Ford said: “I Independent candidate Raj benefit and student grants _ key become a fast-growing bedroom tend the Yonge subway north to made a commitment to the people Grewal, who was elected Liberal issues in a riding with an average community. There, too the York Region. of Ontario: to build more transit in the last election but left caucus age of 35. Liberals impressed, he said. All the projects were unveiled quickly, to reduce gridlock, boost over gambling issues. On the other hand, he said, “We want to make sure that as part of a $28.5-billion plan economic growth and get people For Prabhjeet Singh Garewal, they clearly were turned off the transportation facilities are the Progressive Conservative to work and home to their loved the main issue in the campaign was by what they’ve seen of the available to Brampton to be able government said would move ones easier, safer, and faster. I am the environment. The Liberals, he federal Conservatives’ provincial to connect to the 416 (area),’’ the province’s aging public tran- proud that Toronto City Council said, were vocal about the issue counterparts in Ontario under Nijjar said. “I’m happy that Mr. sit system into the 21st century. voted to fully support our govern- while the Conservatives simply Premier Doug Ford. Trudeau came by and gave the At the time, the province said ment’s proposed Ontario-Toronto didn’t want to talk about it. “The biggest issues were the blessing to the Ontario Line.’’ it would contribute $11.2-billion, Transit Partnership to advance At the same time, Garewal Doug Ford cuts to health and edu- The so-called Ontario Line is a while hoping the federal govern- Ontario’s priority subway expan- said he was partial to the Liberal cation,’’ Sidhu said. “That kept proposed subway line that would ment, the City of Toronto and sion program, including our sig- approach to immigration, but coming up over and over again.’’ run for nearly 16 kilometres from York Region would chip in the nature project the Ontario Line. not what he felt was the anti- High school student Harsimran Ontario Place in west Toronto to rest. The Ontario government said immigrant sentiment that emerged Singh said she was “unfortunate- the Ontario Science Centre in the Ford called on Prime Minister it hopes to have all four projects during the campaign. ly’’ not old enough to vote but that east. Justin Trudeau’s newly re-elected completed by 2031. Sidewalk Labs Faces Flak Over Indigenous Ideas For Quayside Development On Waterfront TORONTO: Sidewalk Labs has come Indigenous community of Toronto.’’ under criticism for not doing enough to The writers acknowledge that the plan include recommendations by members of includes temporary winter art installations the Indigenous community in its proposal that could be designed by Indigenous for the Quayside development on Toronto’s artists, and that some housing and jobs have waterfront. been set aside for Indigenous people within In an Oct. 25 letter to Waterfront a longer list of disadvantaged groups, but Toronto, Indigenous artist and elder Duke say the commitments are “tokenistic’’ and Redbird and arc hitect Calvin Brook say “meaningless.’’ that the Google Inc. sister company talks Sidewalk Labs spokeswoman Keerthana about Indigenous consultations in its Rang says Quayside plans are still at the master plan but has not done enough on early stage, but Sidewalk is committed to recommendations made by a focus group continued conversations and collaboration of Indigenous people in architecture, urban with Indigenous stakeholders, in particular design and other creative sectors. with the Mississaugas of the Credit First “None of the recommendations that Nation, the treaty holders for the area. resulted from this Indigenous consultation “We are in the very early stage of the process have been acknowledged or carried process in this project and there is a lot forward in any substantial manner in the more work to do to solidify plans.’’ Sidewalk Labs’ proposals,’’ they said. She said that the consultation with The 14 core recommendations that Indigenous architects and others has fbeen came from a one-day consultation hosted actored into the company’s plan, including by Sidewalk Labs, and organized by the affordable housing, design competitions for Indigenous Design Studio at the Brook Indigenous artists on future projects, and a McIlory architecture firm, looked to zone for Indigenous placemaking. She said address some of the needs of the Indigenous Sidewalk also plans to make commitments community including adding Indigenous on Indigenous skills training and jobs and art, housing, and job components. include Indigenous suppliers. The letter writers say the recommendations The letter comes less than a week ahead have apparently been dismissed even as of an Oct. 31 deadline Waterfront Toronto Sidewalk Labs talks of inclusion in its has set to resolve a number of key issues official draft plan and working together. with Sidewalk including the project’s scale, “This resulted in a grossly misleading public transit commitments, developer implication of endorsement by the selection, and privacy and data issues. www.WeeklyVoice.com Front/national Friday, November 1, 2019 | A-5 J & K Officially Bifurcated Into Two Union Territories Continued from page 1 constituency as so allotted. be taken into account for reckon- under sub-section (6) shall bear, The notification goes into detail conduct the elections to the House The term of office of such sit- ing the total membership of the as nearly as may be, the same about the duties of all senior offi- of the People for the Union Ter- ting members shall remain unal- Assembly; and the said area and proportion to the total number of cials in the new system of govern- ritory of Jammu and Kashmir as tered.The provisions which are seats shall be excluded in delimit- seats in the Assembly as the pop- ment in J & K and Ladakh. per the allocation of seats speci- applicable to “Union territory of ing the territorial constituencies. ulation of the Scheduled Castes The members of the cadres of fied in the Delimitation of- Par Puducherry” shall also apply to The Delimitation of Assembly in the Union territory of Jammu Indian Administrative Service, liamentary Constituencies Order, the “Union territory of Jammu Constituencies Order, 1995, as and Kashmir or of the Scheduled Indian Police Service and Indian 1976 as amended by this Act. and Kashmir. applicable to Union Territory of Tribes in the Union territory of Forest Service for the existing Every sitting member of the There shall be a Legislative As- Jammu and Kashmir, shall stand Jammu and Kashmir, in respect of State of Jammu and Kashmir, on House of the People represent- sembly for the Union territory of amended. which seats are reserved, bears to and from the appointed day, shall ing a constituency which, on the Jammu and Kashmir and the total Seats shall be reserved for the the total population of the Union continue to function on the exist- appointed day by virtue of the number of seats in the Legisla- Scheduled Castes and the Sched- territory of Jammu and Kashmir. ing cadres. provisions of section 10, stands tive Assembly of the Union terri- uled Tribes in the Legislative As- Lieutenant Governor of the suc- On Thursday, Girish Chan- allotted, with or without altera- tory of Jammu and Kashmir to be sembly of the Union territory of cessor Union territory of Jammu dra Murmu, a former bureaucrat tion of boundaries, to the suc- filled by persons chosen by direct Jammu and Kashmir. and Kashmir may nominate two from Gujarat, took oath as the cessor Union territory of Jammu election shall be 107. The number of seats reserved members to the Legislative As- first Lieutenant Governor of Jam- and Kashmir or Union territory of Twenty four seats in the Leg- for the Scheduled Castes and the sembly to give representation to mu and Kashmir UT. Former IAS Ladakh, as the case may be, shall islative Assembly of Union Ter- Scheduled Tribes in the Legisla- women, if in his opinion, women officer R.K. Mathur was sworn be deemed to have been elected ritory of Jammu and Kashmir tive Assembly of the Union Ter- are not adequately represented in in as the first Lt. Governor of the to the House of the People by that shall remain vacant and shall not ritory of Jammu and Kashmir the Legislative Assembly. Union territory of Ladakh. Liberal Staffers Peeling Anti-Carbon Tax Stickers Says Minister TORONTO: Ontario Energy do not include information about Minister Greg Rickford is rebates available to residents. blaming “Liberal staffers’’ for The carbon tax is expected to peeling government-mandated cost a typical household $258 this anti-carbon tax stickers off of gas year and $648 by 2022. pumps, insisting that disappearing Residents of provinces with decals are not the result of the tax will be getting rebates on ordering incorrect glue. their income tax returns that start Rickford pointed to a Facebook at $128 annually and increase post from the chief of staff for a for people with spouses or federal Liberal MP, who boasted dependents at home. a milestone in ripping off the Ford has previously commented stickers. on reports that the stickers were “Tonight, I ripped off and peeling off because they used the destroyed my 100th of Doug wrong adhesive, joking that his A gas pump pictured in Toronto, displays an obligatory sticker mandated by the Ontario Government Ford’s propaganda stickers,’’ the family label business should have that criticizes the Federal Carbon Tax. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young staffer wrote in a now-deleted post produced the decals. from Oct. 22. “Proud to do my part “They have to pull me off staffers actually peeling them off _ and the Canadian Civil Liberties Rickford defended the to push back on Ford’s grotesque the ceiling when I hear they are gas pumps,’’ Rickford said in the Association has launched a legal backtrack. “A minority reign of incompetence.’’ coming off,’’ the premier said last legislature. challenge. government doesn’t validate the Rickford said he thinks Liberals month. “It’s like the shoemaker’s “There’s no evidence to support Ontario is among several carbon tax,’’ he said. are embarrassed about the cost of daughter not getting shoes.’’ that the stickers are not sticking,’’ provinces challenging the The provincial government the carbon tax. But Rickford said Tuesday he added later. constitutionality of the federal has earmarked $30 million for The stickers show the federal there’s no evidence that the The stickers have been carbon tax in court, and though its fight against the carbon tax, carbon tax adding 4.4 cents per stickers aren’t sticking. criticized as forced speech Ford said in August that voters which includes the legal case it is litre to the price of gas now, rising “The only problem that we’ve by opposition politicians and would decide the fate of it, the taking to the country’s top court to 11 cents a litre in 2022. They had with stickers are Liberal Ontario’s Chamber of Commerce government is pressing ahead. and the sticker campaign. Group Launches Case Against Ontario Vaccination Law; Holds Protest Rally TORONTO: A group of vaccine against a certain list of diseases unless skeptics is unlikely to succeed in their they obtain a medical exemption. effort to persuade a court that Ontario’s Parents can also obtain an exemption child vaccination laws violate parents’ if they sign a statement of conscience rights, constitutional experts said or religious belief, but as of 2017, they Tuesday. must first attend an information session The non-profit organization Vaccine on vaccination. Choice Canada as well as five Ontario Under the law, children whose parents mothers launched the court case this do not comply can be suspended from week, alleging the Immunization of school on order from a medical officer School Pupils Act breaches various rights of health. The allegations have not been enshrined in the Constitution. The group tested in court and the province has not alleges the law violates rights to freedom yet filed a statement of defence. of conscience and religion and to liberty The group behind the challenge and security of the person, among others. includes mothers who each have between They held a rally at the provincial leg- two and five children, some of whom islature on Tuesday. Emmett Macfarlane, they allege have been barred from school a political science professor at the Uni- due to their lack of vaccinations. versity of Waterloo, said the government In its statement of claim, the group will be on strong ground to argue the law alleges forcing parents to sign the is designed to protect all students from document amounts to compelled speech illness. “It tries to ensure there are broad- and violates their rights by “posing a based and accessible vaccinations and ... potential criminal liability.’’ Rashmi Kumar, B. A. (Hons.), J. 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238 King Street East, Toronto ON M5A 1K1 Ted Kuntz (centre) Director and Vice President of Vaccine Choice Canada, joins Call us Today @ 416-975-1700 protesters in observing a minute’s silence during a rally outside the Ontario Legislature in Toronto on Tuesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young A-6 | Friday, November 1, 2019 opinion www.WeeklyVoice.com A column on current affairs - relating to India and/or Canada and Strategic Eye looking at ways to promote Indo-Canadian relations in many spheres. Behind The Noise: The True Story Of Kashmir The State Was So Far Being Run By A Political Elite That Today Carries Little Credibility by Ashok Malik@ and the Indian state. The removal of Article 370 makes virtually One and a half month ago, In- all laws of the Union of India dian Prime Minister Narendra applicable in Jammu-Kashmir. Modi’s government took two Facilities provided in the rest major decisions related to Jammu of the country to disadvantaged and Kashmir. It removed the ap- communities and groups – from plicability of Article 370 of the women to religious minorities Constitution of India, which gave to historically underprivileged the region substantial adminis- castes – will now become avail- trative autonomy. It also bifur- able. The removal of Article 35A, cated it into two union (largely for instance, will make it possible federally-run) territories – Jam- for a permanent resident to marry mu-Kashmir and Ladakh. These an outsider and yet pass on in- decisions were both rooted in the herited property to their children. past as well as a bet on the future; So far, this was a right denied to politics, after all, is as much the People of Ladakh dance as they celebrate change of status of their region to a Union Territory in Leh, India, women permanent residents who foreword to history as its epi- Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Sheikh Saaliq) married non-natives. logue. tion of Gilgit-Baltistan as a full- Partition-era Punjabi (largely The story begins in the 1840s, fledged province of Pakistan. Sikh) refugees from areas now a period of fervid map making The testy relationship be- in Pakistan settled in Jammu in across the world. In 1845, for in- tween the Kashmir valley and 1947, as they did in other states stance, the United States annexed the Indian state has been medi- of India. In Jammu and Kash- the Republic of Texas, much to ated by a clientelist political elite mir this community, now over the anguish of Mexicans who that today carries little credibil- 100,000 strong, was not granted claimed that “disputed territory”. ity, whether at home or the rest permanent resident status and A year later, as the Sikh Empire of India. The insulation provided had no domicile rights. Its mem- collapsed in the north-western by Article 370 meant many Indi- bers voted in national but not frontier of the Indian subconti- an constitutional provisions and provincial elections. They could nent, a commander of the Sikh Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Geeta Mittal admin- laws did not apply to the state. not buy property or access higher army, Gulab Singh, did a deal isters the oath to Girish Chandra Murmu - the first Lieutenant Gover- As a result Jammu and Kashmir education carve-outs. In contrast with the rising power, the British. nor of the Union Territory of J & K on Oct 31, 2019. (Photo: IANS) and the rest of India travelled on Muslim refugees from Xinjiang In return he got himself a king- different tracks – politically, but and Tibet, who arrived in the dom – Jammu and Kashmir. The The Accession was quickly “normal” state of the Union of also in economic transformation 1950s after the annexation of kingdom was a jigsaw puzzle. It followed by war between India India, it is reasonable to reckon and social modernisation. In turn, their homelands by communist had several sub-regions: moun- and Pakistan. India made the le- it would have been broken into this led to resentment in Ladakh China, were completely integrat- tainous, largely Muslim Kash- gal case; Pakistan the religious smaller, more manageable com- and Jammu. They felt the status ed into Kashmiri society. mir; Hindu Jammu, which shared one, since Jammu and Kashmir ponents long ago. As early as the quo was gamed to benefit the Val- Such discrepancies can be ad- greater affinity to the foothills of had an overall Muslim major- 1950s, a States Reorganisation ley, and the disproportionate at- dressed within the new architec- Punjab; Buddhist-dominated La- ity. When hostilities ceased, the Commission re-drew India’s in- tention to Kashmir was crowding ture. Already the government in dakh, ethnically and religiously 222,000 square km of the for- ternal map. Many mega-prov- out other sub-regions. Union ter- New Delhi is proposing to route different; the so-called “North- mer kingdom was split down inces and former princely states ritory status for Jammu-Kashmir developmental funding and wel- ern Areas”, comprising Gilgit, the middle. Today, India governs were disbanded using sub-re- and for Ladakh gives New Delhi fare benefits through panchayat Baltistan and vicinal territories, 101,000 square km. Just over gional, religious-sectarian, ethnic much greater say in governance, (village-government) representa- an adjunct to Ladakh but with 120,000 square km is controlled and linguistic parameters. and in security and internal polic- tives, to check embezzlement by a still different ethnicity and a by Pakistan and China. Some of Gilgit-Baltistan ing. In Kashmir, this is critical intermediary structures. There is collective memory more Central the Chinese-held territory was In the case of Jammu and given growing threats of Islamist some hope that a new cadre of Asian than South Asian. ceded to Beijing by Islamabad in Kashmir, India desisted, waiting terror, and the potential knock- political leaders could emerge In August 1947, India and 1963. for a final resolution. This could on effect of the Taliban’s return from among panchayat represen- Pakistan became free nations fol- Administered by India, the have meant reincorporating the in Afghanistan. Ladakh is crucial tatives. This may be a fool’s er- lowing the Partition of British Kashmir valley (or simply “the entire former kingdom into India because of its proximity to Gilg- rand – or gradually all of it could India. About 550 princely states, Valley”) covers 15,000 square (unlikely); or acknowledgment it-Baltistan and Chinese Central lead to new avenues of politics thus far quasi-independent, were km. While it has more people of the tentative frontier between Asia. To paraphrase Churchill, and new anchor issues around offered the choice to join ei- that either Jammu or Ladakh Indian and Pakistani adminis- India fights by itself alone, but which lobbies and interest groups ther nation. Among them was – the other sub-regions under tered sub-parts of Kashmir into not for itself alone. are formed. To what degree this Jammu and Kashmir. In October India’s jurisdiction – it is only a formal international border (of- Nevertheless the new para- will dilute that hard separat- 1947, this menagerie of ethnici- 15 per cent of the territory with ten discussed). Pakistan was less digm in Kashmir is not just the ist voice in Kashmir is anyone’s ties formally joined India. Gulab India, and just seven per cent of fastidious. As early as 1949, it product of a security mindset. guess. Even in the best case, it Singh’s descendant and the reign- the former princely state. Yet, it in effect separated the Northern That is a key factor, but not the will likely be a long haul. In India ing king signed the Instrument is has near-monopolised global Areas from the part of Kashmir only one. There is also an at- the experiment has widespread of Accession, but was not quite attention. This is largely due to it occupied. Now renamed Gilgit- tempt to trigger a more regular support, however, if only because master of his kingdom. Pakistani a local disaffection that has, over Baltistan, this sub-region was process of politics and political everything else has failed. troops had already occupied parts the years, evolved into a security subjected to virtual federal rule, mobilisation in the Valley. This of Kashmir that they retain to this challenge – insurgency, terrorism ethnic and religious cleansing, has previously not been fostered @Ashok Malik, distinguished day. Gilgit-Baltistan, meanwhile, linked with networks in Paki- and demographic change. Today, and in fact been hindered by the fellow at the Observer Research was a British imperial frontier in stan, and a ballooning Islamism. the China-Pakistan Economic traditional political leadership. Foundation, Think Tank in New the Great Game with the Soviet The unrest of 2016, for instance, Corridor runs through it. In 2018, That leadership benefited by pre- Delhi. Till recently, he was Press Union and soon-to-be communist was partly the product of ISIS- Islamabad issued a decree mak- senting itself as a shifty and shift- Secretary to the President of In- China. A British officer facilitat- inspired Internet radicalism. If ing legislative and administrative ing bridge between secessionists dia. ed Pakistani takeover. Jammu and Kashmir had been a amendments to hasten recogni- Local Communities Want To Decide What Is Best For Them By Kaleed Rashid, posing changes on regional governments MPP - Missisauga East-Cooksville but instead will work collaboratively with our municipal partners. Earlier this year, our government con- We’re going to keep working in part- ducted a review of Ontario’s eight re- nership with municipalities so they are ef- gional governments and Simcoe County, ficient, effective and can meet residents’ including Peel Region. Municipalities in needs. Building on our previous invest- the review have experienced significant ments, Minister Clark recently announced changes since regional governments were we’re providing up to $143 million in new first established over 50 years ago. We funding to municipalities to help them wanted to ensure that the current system lower costs and improve services for lo- was respecting taxpayers’ dollars and cal residents. Funding will be available working efficiently for Ontarians. to all 444 municipalities so they can find We consulted broadly and received smarter, more efficient ways to operate more than 8,500 submissions. Two spe- and focus spending on the vital programs cial advisors, Michael Fenn and Ken Seil- and services Ontarians rely on. ing, attended nine in-person sessions and And we’re not stopping there. We’re listened to almost 100 individuals and going to consult with municipalities on organizations present their ideas on how whether to change the start of the munici- to improve local governments. I want to pal fiscal year so it’s aligned with the pro- thank them for their hard work. vincial and federal government’s. Also, in Steve Clark, our Minister of Municipal response to a long-standing request from Affairs and Housing, made it very clear municipalities we will be giving Elections that our government had no predeter- Ontario the responsibility to manage one mined outcomes for this review. We knew voters list. With Elections Ontario manag- from the start that it was important to hear ing the list, it will provide municipalities what people had to say. with a more accurate list, leading to fewer What we learned through the review corrections for voters at polling stations is that local communities want to decide and fewer delays for people lined up to what is best for them when it comes to vote on election day. governance, decision-making and the de- We are working hard to build a foun- livery of services. We have shown over dation for long-term prosperity for people and over that we are a government that here in Peel and all across the province. listens. That’s why we consulted in the By listening and working together, we first place, and why we are listening to the will help people and businesses across feedback we received. We will not be im- Ontario thrive. www.WeeklyVoice.com national Friday, November 1, 2019 | A-7 Canadian Adults Get An ‘F’ For Physical Activity People Are Spending Too Much Time In A Seated Or Reclined Position Says Report TORONTO: It’s not just kids and sitting behaviour which is also who get too much screen time detrimental,’’ says Vanderloo, and too little physical activity _ suggesting office workers take adults are falling short, too. more frequent “standing breaks’’ That’s according to the first- or “walking meetings.’’ ever report card for adults from Physical inactivity can lead to Participaction, a non-profit group increased risk of chronic diseases, that promotes healthy living and cognitive decline, falls and social typically ranks children’s fitness isolation among older adults. levels. Those aged 18 to 64 should The new report gives also incorporate weight and Canadians over the age of 18 a bone strengthening activities at D for overall physical activity, least twice a week, while older finding most spend far too much adults should work on improving time sitting and not enough time balance to prevent slips and falls, getting heart-pumping exercise. says the report. Adults get an F when it Vanderloo says activity levels comes to moderate-to-vigorous generally decrease with age. Last activity, with the report finding year’s report card for kids found just 16 per cent of adults get the 62 per cent of three- to four- recommended 150 minutes each Canadians spending too much time sitting at a desk, says new study. year-olds meet physical activity week. guidelines while only 35 per cent Participaction scientist Dr. “Physical activity has really Adults who put in more than The study cites Statistics Canada of five-to-17-year-olds did the Leigh Vanderloo acknowledges been socially engineered out of 7,500 steps per day likely meet data that found about 86 per cent same. many Canadians are busy with our day-to-day lives, from even the guidelines, but only 52 per of adults are sedentary for more Staying active can be even work and family obligations, but as simple as the majority of the cent of adults do this, says the re- than eight hours per day, exclud- more difficult as an adult because she urges people to find pockets work we do no longer requires port, released Tuesday. About 29 ing sleep time. there are fewer organized sports of time throughout the week. physical labour,’’ says Vanderloo. per cent get between 5,000 and On an average day, adults say activities and increased fear of She says that could include “Can you do two 10- or 7,499 steps per day. Those with they spend 3.6 hours in a seated injuries, says Vanderloo. standing more at the office or 15-minute brisk walks? If you fewer steps are considered seden- or reclined position in front of a The report gave government parking the car further from your do, make sure that you have tary, and represent about 18 per screen. a B- for promoting physical destination and walking the rest deodorant or face wipes or dry cent of adults. “We’re more sedentary than activity, but calls on all levels of of the way. The key is to make shampoo at your desk at all times Vanderloo says Canadians before. Getting people to move government to ensure facilities physical activity a key part of so that that doesn’t become a generally spend too much time more is always a focus but now and programs cater to adults as everyday routines. barrier.’’ in a seated or reclined position. we need to also reduce sedentary well as kids. Ontario Moving More Government Services Online TORONTO: Ontario will deficit projected this year _ must it provides. Bethlenfalvy said “From pacemakers to secondary institutions, he added. move more government services become fiscally sustainable. currently only 30 per cent of bandages, to computers and The province will also online, redesign the way it makes The government said its ServiceOntarios’ business is IT hardware, a modern and consolidate transfer payments to bulk purchases, and sell-off office first goal will be to “enhance’’ completed online and making the fully integrated procurement social service agencies to simplify space and land as part of its efforts the top 10 services offerd by change will save people time and system will help drive savings,’’ the funding system.Bethlenfalvy to rein in a multibillion-dollar ServiceOntario online to make the government money. Bethlenfalvy said. said the strategy will be a core provincial deficit, the province’s them easier to use. No details “Every transaction online He said the government is component of Ontario’s Fall treasury board president said on thsoe enhancements were means one less person in line,’’ also looking at its existing land Economic Statement when it is Wednesday. immediately available. he said. The government will holdings and office space to see if announced Nov. 6. Peter Bethlenfalvy unveiled Last spring, ServiceOntario also redesign its procurement it can reduce its footprint in some The government has said that the “Smart Initiative’’ strategy listed licence plate sticker process to better leverage its bulk buildings or sell some others. key fiscal update will show the during a speech in downtown purchases, driver’s licence buying power, estimating the That plan could also extend to province’s 2019-2020 deficit will Toronto, stressing that the renewals and health card move could save a billion dollars properties owned by hospitals, be lower than the $10.3 billion province _ with a $10.3 billion renewal among the top services a year. school boards, and post- projected in the spring budget. A-8 | Friday, November 1, 2019 south asia www.WeeklyVoice.com Pakistan to earn US $3Million Per Month From Fees Imposed On Kartarpur Pilgrims Lahore: Pakistan is going stan, a pilgrim will have to pay will be another source of foreign pilgrims. A small hospital and day signed an agreement to oper- to earn a whopping US$ 3 mil- $20 dollars as service fee for currency generation for Paki- media centre will also be opened. ationalise the historic Kartarpur lion per month from pilgrims vis- the visit to Darbar Sahib. If five stan, which is reeling under a Though India signed the Corridor to allow Indian Sikh iting Darbar Sahib in Pakistan’s thousand pilgrims visit per day, severe financial crisis. Pakistan pact with Pakistan for ensur- pilgrims a visa free visit to the Kartarpur, the final resting place Pakistan will earn 1 lakh dollars will earn Rs 555 crore in Paki- ing smooth travel of pilgrims holy Darbar Sahib in Pakistan. of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder every day. This means that at stani currency per annum from through the Kartarpur Corridor, The pilgrims will have to carry of Sikhism, a report said. this rate Pakistan will earn US $ the service fee. it has asked Islamabad to review Electronic Travel Authorisation, According to Pakistan media 3million per month. The report said that Pakistan the decision to levy service fee in along with their passport, when reports, as per the agreement The Pakistan media has said will have to employ a staff of future. they arrive at the Passenger Ter- signed between India and Paki- that the levying of a service fee about 200 people to manage the India and Pakistan on Thurs- minal Building. 74 Killed In Pakistan Train Fire Bjp Note On Rahul’s ‘Secret’ Trips Abroad Sparks Heated Row New Delhi: The BJP on Earlier too, when reports sur- Thursday dropped a bombshell faced about amending rules that on former Congress President require SPG personnel to accom- Rahul Gandhi targeting Gandhi’s pany SPG-protected persons, numerous foreign visits without which includes Rahul Gandhi, informing the government, as is the Congress had alleged it is a required. ploy to keep a watch on the Con- In a scathing attack on the gress leader. Congress Member of Parliament The letter, which Rao cited, is Islamabad: The death toll Thursday’s tragedy under- they were told by railway per- (MP), BJP MP G.V.L. Narasimha written by Parliamentary Affairs from a horrific train fire that broke scores how Pakistan’s dilapi- sonnel that it was infact due to a Rao questioned the “secrecy” Minister Prahlad Joshi to all MPs out after a cooking gas stove used dated train system is badly in short circuit in the ceiling fan, the surrounding Gandhi’s foreign stipulating that they advise in by passengers for cooking break- need of repairs and maintenance. Pakistani media reported. visits. Breaking rules, Rao cited advance about their travel plans fast exploded has risen to 74. A passenger of Tezgam train, He claimed the fan had not a letter written by the Parliamen- abroad. Kaleem Ullah, an official with meanwhile has disputed the been repaired for the past four tary Affairs Minister on July 3 “In addition, I request you the district emergency services, statements of Railways Minister days. The eye witness added, that requires MPs to inform about to keep us informed about your says more than 40 others were in- Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed that the there were no fire extinguishers their foreign visits. foreign trips... Send us your tour jured, some critically, following incident took place due to gas in the carriages and rejected the As expected, this provoked a programme indicating the dates the blaze on the train travelling cylinders carried by Tablighi Ja- railways minster’s statement that political row with the Congress and places of your visit and your in eastern Punjab province on maat members. tableeghi jamaat passengers were crying foul. A Congress leader addresses at various places”, the Thursday morning. In a video that went viral, the behind the incident. who refused to be named told letter said. Survivors said it took the train eyewitness claimed that the fire Prime minister Imran Khan IANS: “Rahul Gandhi is an SPG A Rajya Sabha bulletin, dated nearly 20 minutes to come to a could not be attributed to the gas has expressed deep sorrow over (Special Protection Group) pro- July 11, 2017, clearly states: halt after the fire broke out and cylinder blast as all the cylinders the “terrible tragedy’’. Khan took tectee. How can you expect him “Members are requested to send passengers began screaming for were emptied at the station. to Twitter to express his condo- to disclose his travel details? information of their visit abroad, help. Some pulled at emergency The fire broke out in the AC lences to the families of the vic- Why should he? And in any per- stating the purpose, to the Secre- cords that weave through the sleeper where the cylinders were tims and say he’s praying for the sonal visit, MPs are not required tary-General at least 3 weeks in train to notify the conductor. not allowed, he said adding that speedy recovery of the injured. to inform the government.” advance.” Modi Dedicates Move On Kashmir To ‘Iron Man’ Patel

Kevadiya (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed Pakistan saying it is challenging the unity of India as it could not win in war. “Today, on National Integration Day, I am remind- ing every citizen of this challenge that is present in front of the country. Those who cannot win in war with us, they are challenging the unity of ours,” Modi said in an apparent reference to Pakistan. “However, they forget that despite centuries of similar efforts, no one could erase us, could not de- feat our unity,” the Prime Minister said while ad- dressing the nation on the 144th birth anniversary of the first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. “.....With the blessings of Sardar Saheb, the coun- try has taken a very big decision to defeat these forc- es a few weeks ago. Article 370 gave nothing except separatism and terrorism to Jammu and Kashmir,” Modi added, while lauding Iron Man of India. Lauding Sardar Patel’s efforts to unify India, Modi dedicated the “big decision” to Sardar Patel, who he claimed would not have taken so long to resolve the Kashmir issue, if he was allowed to tackle it. “Sardar Patel had once said that if the issue of Kashmir had remained with him, it would not have taken so long to resolve it. On his birth anniversary today, I dedicate the decision to remove Article 370, to Sardar Saheb,” Modi said. “For decades, this Article 370 had created a tem- porary wall among us Indians. Our brothers and sis- ters who were on the other side of this temporary wall also lived in confusion. The wall which was in- creasing separatism and terrorism in Kashmir, now it has fallen,” he added. www.WeeklyVoice.com south Asia Friday, November 1, 2019 | A-9 Radio Kashmir ‘Bandi ChhorPakistan Divas’To Ban Fazlur’s In Amritsar Renamed All India Radio Militia Ansar Ul Islam Srinagar: With the historic Thursday seeing two new Union Territories of Jammu and Kash- mir and Ladakh come into being, putting into effect the reorganisa- tion of the erstwhile state, radio stations too have been renamed. Radio Station situated in Jam- mu is renamed as the All India Radio, Jammu. While stations in Srinagar and Leh have also been renamed as the All India Radio, Srinagar and All India Radio Leh, respectively. The implementation of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisa- tion Act, 2019, which got Presi- dent’s assent on August 9, means the special status enjoyed by Amritsar: A view of illuminated Golden Temple on the eve of “Bandi Chhor Divas” that coincides with Jammu and Kashmir under Ar- ticle 370 comes to an end after 72 Diwali in Amritsar on Oct 26, 2019. (Photo: IANS) years and has come into effect at 12 a.m. last night. ‘No Homosexuality As per the Act, the respective UTs will have Lieutenant Gov- US Flays China Over Dalai Lama In Indian Army’ ernor as administrator who will Washington: As China lated the US’ commitment to rec- New Delhi: The Indian be appointed by the President of protested the meeting between a ognise Tibet as part of China and Army has written to the Ministry India. The tenure will be deter- senior US diplomat and the Da- not support aTibet secession’. of Defence to ensure homosexu- mined by the President. lai Lama in Dharamsala in India, On a successor to the Dalai ality and adultery remains pun- Washington emphasized on the Lama, Geng said the process ishable offences, sources said on Punjab CM Opens “enduring US support for the Ti- “should follow (Chinese) nation- Thursday. This comes even after betan people” and praised India’s al laws and regulations, religious the Supreme Court decriminal- A Job Helpline “extraordinary generosity” in rituals and historical conven- ised homosexuality and adultery. Chandigarh: In a first-of- supporting the Tibetans’ religious tions”. Brownback, during his The Indian Army wants both its-kind initiative in the country, freedom. meeting with the Tibetan spiri- the offences to be punishable the Punjab government here on US Ambassador at Large for tual leader in Dharamsala, said under Section 45 of the Army Thursday launched a job helpline International Religious Freedom the role of picking a successor to Act that deals with ‘Unbecoming for job-seekers. Sam Brownback met the Dalai the Dalai Lama belongs to the Ti- Conduct’ which reads “Any offi- Launching the Punjab Job Lama in Dharmshala on Monday. comply with Chinese laws and betan Buddhist system, the Dalai cer, junior commissioned officer Helpline as part of the state gov- Alice G. Wells, Acting Assis- regulations” is meritless. Tibetan Lama, and other Tibetan leaders. or warrant officer who behaves ernment’s flagship ‘Ghar Ghar tant Secretary of State, Bureau of communities, like all faith com- “It does not belong to anybody in a manner unbecoming his po- Rozgar’ programme, Chief Min- South and Central Asia, in tweets munities, should be able to se- else, not any government or any sition and the character expected ister Amarinder Singh said it said: “@IRF_Ambassador’s lect, educate, & venerate their entity”, he is quoted as saying. of him shall, on conviction by would help connect job-seekers meeting with His Holiness in religious leaders without govern- There have been concerns over court- martial, if he is an officer, and job providers and open up job Dharamsala emphasizes endur- ment interference. AGW”. the health of the 84-year-old Da- be liable to be cashiered or to suf- opportunities for thousands. ing U.S. support for the Tibetan The Chinese Foreign Ministry, lai Lama. fer such less punishment as is in The helpline aims to reach people. India has greatly sup- reacting to Brownback’s visit, Brownback had also called this Act mentioned; and, if he is every household in Punjab and ported Tibetan religious freedom, said on Tuesday: “We urge the on China to release the Dalai a junior commissioned officer or is designed to call 75,000 mo- and the U.S. stands in deep ad- US official to stop contacting Lama-appointed Panchen Lama a warrant officer, be liable to be bile and landline numbers a day miration of India’s extraordinary the Dalai Lama clique, making Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, whose dismissed or to suffer such less through a 110-seat back-end call generosity.” irresponsible remarks and using whereabouts are not known. punishment....” centre. The Chief Minister asked On the issue of a successor Tibet-related issues to interfere The Panchen Lama is regarded Outgoing Indian Army Adju- the Secretary of the Employment to the Dalai Lama, and China’s in China’s internal affairs. as second most important after tant General Lieutenant General Generation and Training Depart- stand on it, she said: “The Chi- Chinese Foreign Ministry the Dalai Lama. China has ap- Ashwani Kumar has clarified that ment, which has come up with the nese Communist Party claim that spokesperson, Geng Shuang said pointed a six-year-old boy as the they will not do anything that will initiative, to popularise it. Dalai Lama’s succession “must that Brownback’s remarks vio- Panchen Lama. violate the law of the land. Sidhu To Attend Kartarpur Opening Islamabad: Former Indian cricketer Senator Faisal Javed had contacted Sidhu and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu and extended the invitation. has accepted Pakistan Prime Minister Im- Sidhu said the Sikh community all over ran Khan’s invitation to attend the opening the world look forward to visit the holy ceremony of the Kartarpur Corridor on No- shrine associated with their spiritual leader vember 9. Baba Guru Nanak. According to a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf “The Kartarpur Corridor agreement (PTI) press release, Sidhu thanked the Pak sends a positive message to millions of Prime Minister for inviting him to the in- Sikhs around the world,” he is quoted as auguration. having said by the Pakistani media. The “I’m grateful to the prime minister for Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) inviting me to the historic inauguration of has, however,said that the “political clear- Kartarpur Corridor,” he was quoted as say- ance” would have to be sought for any visit ing. On the directives of Imran Khan, PTI by Indian nationals to visit Kartarpur. Pakistan To Ban Maulana Fazlur’s Militia Ansar Ul Islam

Quetta: Pakistani supporters of religious political party Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) shout slogans File photow(Xinhua/Asad/IANS

Islamabad: Pakistan has decided to wrapped with barbed wire. Their activities ban the militia Ansar ul Islam, the Jamiat are challenging authority of the govern- Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) outfit that an- ment. This force seems to getting prepared nounced ‘freedom march’ to remove Prime for a fight with the law enforcement agen- Minister Imran Khan - on grounds of chal- cies. Its formation as an armed force is lenging government authority. against the Article 256 of the Constitution. According to a report in Pakistani media, Hence, it is being banned. members of Ansar ul Islam wear yellow The Home Ministry will have to issue dresses and carry sticks in hands. Recently, a notification of ban on the outfit. The no- they offered a Guard of Honour to JUI-F tification will have to be acknowledged leader Maulana Fazal-ur-Rahman. by the Supreme Court. Only after the SC The ban proposal reads: This force had clearance, the organisation will be declared carried a march in Peshawar carrying sticks banned. A-10 | Friday, November 1, 2019 community www.WeeklyVoice.com Joyous Diwali Celebrations At BAPS Mandir

TORONTO: A new year, a fresh new start. Hindus and community mem- bers gathered at the magnifi- cent BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, located at 61 Claireville Drive in Toronto, Ontario on October 28, 2019, to celebrate Diwali and the Hindu New Year 2076. Diwali is known as the fes- tival of lights and holds special significance to Hindus. The theme of this year’s cel- ebration was the Vachanamrut. The Vachanamrut is a sacred scripture containing Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s divine dis- courses. It is an ocean of wisdom Premier Doug Ford at the BAPS Diwali celebrations. On right, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown greets the audience. and the essence of all scriptures. Read daily by thousands of spiri- bridge, Windsor and Calgary and tual seekers across the world, the at over 100 mandirs across North Vachanamrut provides answers to America. The auspicious five life’s practical and spiritual ques- days of Diwali were celebrated tions. This year marks the 200th with elaborate Annakut, lighted anniversary of this sacred scrip- lamps, fireworks, and even a spe- ture. cial children’s Diwali celebra- The five days of Diwali include tion. a set of joyous traditions that Offering his prayers to Bhag- symbolize new beginnings and a wan Swaminarayan, spiritual renewed commitment to family leader of BAPS Swaminarayan and society. The ancient tradition Sanstha, His Holiness Mahant of lighting lamps during Diwali, Swami Maharaj prayed for devo- symbolizes the transition from tees’ spiritual, personal, and pro- darkness to light. The physical fessional growth in this new year. act of lighting lamps on Diwali Spectacular fireworks in the evening rounded off the BAPS Diwali celebrations. This Diwali, Mahant Swami Ma- symbolizes an individual’s ef- haraj emphasized the importance forts to remove the darkness from Minister of Science and Sport, “Celebrating Diwali and New dir. Wishing all those celebrating of leading spiritually centred one’s self in forms of anger, envy, and MP for Etobicoke North Year at the BAPS Shri Swami- a joyous festival of lights and a lives, grounded in strong values greed, arrogance, and resentment. • Doug Ford, Premier of On- narayan Mandir. Wishing family prosperous New Year!” and increased attachment to God Through its thought-provoking tario and friends a joyous New Year!” Patrick Brown, Mayor of for individuals and families. customs and traditions, Diwali • John Tory, Mayor of Toronto Doug Ford, Premier of Ontar- Brampton: “Visited the #BAPS His Holiness Pramukh Swami presents a time to reflect and in- • Patrick Brown, Mayor of io: “Happy to join my friends of Mandir this afternoon to cel- Maharaj’s 100th Anniversary trospect for individuals, families, Brampton Hindu descent to celebrate #Di- ebrate #Diwali2019 and the new Celebrations in 2020: and communities. • Councillor Michael Ford, wali at @BAPS Shri Swaminara- year. Wonderful to see my friend The 100th Birth Anniversary The celebrations were open to City Councillor for Ward 1 Eto- yan Mandir. Wishing everyone a @JohnTory @BAPS #Happy- Celebrations for His Holiness everyone. Attendees participated bicoke North joyous festival of lights and pros- Diwali #HappyNewYear” Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the in- in celebration activities, offered • Smt. Apoorva Srivastava, perous New Year! #BAPSDiwali Councillor Michael Ford, City spirer of the BAPS Shri Swami- prayers for new beginnings, and Consul General of India in To- #Diwali2019” Councillor for Ward 1 Etobicoke narayan Mandir in Toronto and had the opportunity to partake in ronto John Tory, Mayor of Toronto: North: “…I want to thank the @ others around the world, will take the delicious offerings of the An- Several dignitaries also tweet- “Celebrating the start of #Di- BAPS Temple for having us here place in Toronto in July 2020 nakut. ed comments on social media in- wali and the Hindu New Year today!” in the presence of current spiri- Many dignitaries also attended cluding: with members of Toronto’s Similar celebrations took place tual leader, His Holiness Mahant the celebrations including: Kirsty Duncan, Minister of South Asian community at @ at BAPS mandirs across Canada Swami Maharaj. All are welcome • Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Minister of Science and Sport: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Man- including Scarborough, Cam- to attend. Toronto Signs International Declaration Of Cities For Digital Rights TORONTO: The City of Toronto joined • privacy, data protection and security this year to develop a policy framework put on principles that will form the foun- 35 other cities around the world on Octo- • transparency, accountability, and non- and governance model associated with dation of the policy framework and gover- ber 17 in signing the Declaration of Cities discrimination of dat, and algorithms digital infrastructure and to prepare an nance model. This governance model will for Digital Rights to further ensure equi- • participatory democracy, diversity and implementation plan. be developed through further consultations table and safe access to digital technology. inclusion, and open and ethical digital ser- To help develop the policy framework, and opportunities for public participation This international declaration commits vice standards. the City will launch public consultations in 2020. An update report including results cities to protect and uphold human rights Signing the declaration supports the in December to discuss the use of digital from the initial consultations will be con- on the internet at the local and global level, City’s plans to become more connected technologies in public places. sidered by the Executive Committee at its and includes five evolving principles: through the innovative use of data, tech- Participants will learn more about smart meeting on January 23. Mayor John Tory • universal and equal access to the inter- nology and policies. It is also in line with city technologies and related issues while has hailed the signing of the document as a net and digital literacy Toronto City Council’s direction earlier also having the opportunity to provide in- great boost for Toronto. Toronto Vote On ‘Greenest Choice’ Toronto: The City has launched the 2019 Toronto’s Greenest Choice campaign, in- viting residents to vote for the places, spaces and businesses that are helping to make Toronto one of the greenest cities in North America. Residents can vote for their fa- vourite farmers’ market, second- hand shop, bike shop, local craft brewery, park, hiking trail, wild- life and more – 27 categories in all. The winner in each category will be determined by vote count, with voting open until Novem- ber 11. The winners will be an- nounced on November 18. VISITORS, The 2019 Toronto’s Greenest Choice poll is available at http:// www.livegreentoronto.ca. 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Mississauga: Air Canada held a colourful Diwali gala to thank its agents for their full year’s performance and support. The event organized in Missis- sauga was attended by the who’s who of the national airliner. The venue was specially decorated for the event in bright colours and food specific to the occasion was also served. Special cooks with their live cooking skills and tra- ditional Indian dances enthralled the audience. destination for Air Canada. She event to thank all the partners Indian agents for their business looking for more new routes if Talking to Weekly Voice, Lisa said though the year has been and agents for supporting their throughout the year. He said it they are feasible. Pierce of Air Canada said that tough, they were very optimistic initiatives. He said for Diwali was heartwarming to see so many He said the Indian market is the event has entered its fourth for the future. some specials were announced agents attending the event that very important to them as it is a year. It has been very successful Girish Kardam of Air Canada and launched two weeks prior to shows they have outstanding re- growing sector and have encour- and she encouraged the agents to also said that for Air Canada and the festival. He said these special lationship with them. aging numbers from North Amer- keep supporting the national car- Lufthansa, India is a crucial sec- fares can be enjoyed either by go- He also mentioned that they are ica. DeHaan also mentioned that rier. She was attending the event tor. The two airlines along with ing online to Air Canada site or always looking for new opportu- fares are competitive and people for the first time and was pleased Swiss Air have joined hands to any travel agent in the GTA. nities of expanding their network. should take advantage of them to with the way Air Canada is doing. promote this destination togeth- Hans DeHaan, Senior Director They already have an extensive meet their near and dear ones in She called India a very important er. Kardam said this is a perfect Lufthansa Group, thanked all the network into India but will be India. Markham Arts Council To Have Fundraising Gala On November 8 MARKHAM: Markham Arts of visual and performing arts,” Council (MAC) is all set to said Deepti Aurora, Chair of launch their Annual fundraising MAC and co-chair of the Gala gala - An Affair With The Arts Committee along with Council- - on Friday, November 8, 2019 in lor Amanda Collucci. Markham. All funds raised from the gala The Gala will be an evening will be used towards supporting of splendour, commencing with Arts and Cultural programs fa- a Cocktail reception, presentation cilitated by the Council. of Local Art, Live Entertainment, “Markham Arts Council is cel- Silent Auction, Raffle and Door ebrating its 15th year anniversary Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti with members of the Council at a press meet on Tuesday. prizes and a sumptuous three- in 2019,” said Aurora who has course meal. Taking place at the “I’m proud to serve as the I congratulate the team at The Auction, and a Visual Art Show. raised thousands of dollars for or- Crystal Fountain at 60 McDowell Honorary Chair for this important Markham Arts Council for their A souvenir program book will ganizations such as CNIB, AWIC, Gate, Markham, ON. L6G 1B5, fundraising event,” said Mayor exceptional leadership on this also be released at the gala. Lions Club and The Scarborough the Black Tie Event will be a daz- Frank Scarpitti. “Arts and Cul- initiative, and for their commit- “The theme for this year’s Gala Hospital. For more information, zling event attended by dignitar- ture are key to creating a strong ment to the enhancement of the is An Affair With The Arts at contact (905) 947-9054 / info@ ies, Business entrepreneurs, pro- and vibrant community, giving Arts in Markham.” the Wonders of The World. markhamartscouncil.com or fessionals, artists, Corporations us a better understanding of each The Gala promises to pres- The theme will be highlighted visit www.markhamartscouncil. and members of the community. other and of the world around us. ent live performances, a Silent throughout the event in the form com.

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ning can stretch all the way to 2050. Vision Zero, according to a city release. The plan balances the long-term oppor- The AV Tactical Plan was developed by tunities automated vehicles offer, such as more than 30 City of Toronto divisions and improvements in how freight, goods and agencies and by consulting more than 350 people are moved throughout the city, and community groups and companies that are how services are delivered, while antici- currently involved in developing AVs. pating and mitigating the possible risks. The City also partnered with a number It sets the foundation for a future trans- of leading-edge organizations including portation system that improves mobility, academic institutions in Canada and the social equity and health; considers envi- U.S., as well as other national and interna- ronmental and economic sustainability. tional organizations and experts to prepare It also reinforces protection of privacy the plan. Early on, a panel of international as well as a more integrated transportation experts from across four continents and network; aims to use automated vehicles various sectors related to automated ve- to increase efficiency; and supports prog- hicles reviewed and contributed to compo- ress toward achieving safer roads through nents of the plan. InternatIonal Cargo & travel ServICeS Send your Gifts, Parcels, Personal Effects, Commercial Company Products, Automobiles all over the world - Moving or relocating overseas (Please note : if you purchase an airline ticket through us, you will get a 10% discount on your next cargo booking) ShIP froM AnywhErE In USA or CAnAdA By AIr, LAnd & SEA Express Letter to: wE ALSo SELL STAndArd USA……….$25.00 ShIPPInG BoXES 18” X 18” X24” Door Delivery Worldwide India……...$30.00 Courier Service by DHL, TNT, U.K……….$30.00 UPS & FEDEX at very low price Middle East & For more information call : Pakistan….$39.00 Africa...... $50.00 905-677-6957 VISTA CARGO BUILDING CORE”F” 6500 SILVErdArT drIVE, SUITE 271 MAIL BoX # 95, MISSISSAUGA, onT. L5P 1A2, CAnAdA www.icscargo.com Toll free: 1-888-786-2595 www.WeeklyVoice.com community Friday, November 1, 2019 | A-13 Trillium Diwali Gala Raises Whopping $710,000 To Date, The Gala Has Collected Over $10 Million For Trillium Health Partners Programs

Former Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion was among the guests at the gala. On right, the main sponsor Mortgage Company of Canada’s table. Mississauga: An incred- ible $710,000 was raised at the Trillium Diwali Gala presented by Mortgage Company of Cana- da on October 18 at the Pearson Convention Centre. The Trillium gala is GTA’s first and longest running Diwali festival. For the first time in the event’s 18-year history, more than $100,000 was donated on the spot during the program’s “Call for Cash” portion. “The overwhelming generos- ity and support of our community is what makes this event so suc- cessful year after year,” said Sap- na Mehta, Trillium Diwali Com- comes,” said Dr. Mala Bahl, THP number of donors including table munity Chair. “We are incredibly Medical Oncologist and Trillium sponsors, ticket purchasers, cash grateful for the important role our Diwali Chair. donors, gift-in-kind donors and community members play in the “Proceeds from this year’s gala auction bidders. overall betterment of our shared will allow us to invest in new In the spirit of Diwali, Tril- community.” equipment like mammography lium Health Partners Foundation Funds from this year’s event x-rays, for prevention and early has also invited the community will support Trillium Health Part- detection, and linear accelerator to make a gift to help raise funds ners’ leading cancer program by units for more personalized and for Trillium Health Partners. Vis- directing proceeds to cancer care localized radiation treatment. it www.trilliumdiwali.ca or call and treatment technologies. Mon- Thanks to the money raised, we 905-848-7575 to donate. ey raised will also support health will continue to advance care for Trillium Health Partners Foun- care research to improve patient patients and their families.” dation raises funds to address the outcomes. To date, the annual Close to 1,000 community highest-priority needs of Trillium gala has raised more than $10 members gathered to celebrate. The Foundation has thanked Canada, Cargojet, HomeEquity Health Partners, the largest com- million for medical equipment, Guests were treated to entertain- Mortgage Company of Canada Bank, Past Community Chairs, munity-based, acute care facility patient care spaces and research. ment by award-winning South for being the presenting sponsor, Royal Bank of Canada, Salva- in Ontario. Trillium Health Part- “We know that with an aging Asian dance group Sanskriti Arts, as well as Pearson Convention tore Ferragamo, Square One, The ners is comprised of The Credit population, cancer volumes are a live performance by celebrity Center, Coffee Oyster Cham- Host Fine Indian Cuisine and Valley Hospital, Mississauga on the rise and early detection is singer Kanika Kapoor and fusion pagne, IAMGOLD Corporation, Paras Events for supporting this Hospital and Queensway Health our best line of defense for bet- foods fit for a spectacular Diwali Paul Babber and Associates, Mor- year’s event. The Trillium Di- Centre. For more info, visit www. ter patient experiences and out- celebration. guard, Tasco Appliances, Bell wali gala is also supported by a trilliumgiving.ca Tangri Capital, DUCA To Offer Top Financial Services

Pictures: Subash Sharma MISSISSAUGA: Tangri Capital Cor- rates, and no-fee banking! Tangri Capital teams and enjoy great food . across the GTA and Central Ontario. poration and DUCA Financial Services The company held an open house on Since 1954, DUCA Financial Services With a promise to help Members (any- Credit Union have partnered together to Saturday, October 19, at 7370 Bramalea Credit Union Ltd. has been providing full one with an account) do more, and achieve offer Canadians special discounted mort- Rd, Unit 17A, Mississauga, where scores banking, mortgage, savings, and lend- more with their money and lives, DUCA gage rates, exclusive high interest savings of people gathered to meet the DUCA and ing services to individuals and businesses serves tens of thousands of members Plan Mooted For Sharing Bikes, TM E-Bikes & Scooters In Mississauga Make One Small Monthly Payment For all Your DEBTS! MISSISSAUGA: Members of the City provincial plans such as the Let’s Move Ask Yourself ? General Committee have supported a rec- Peel: Long Range Transportation Plan and ommendation for City staff to look at a the Ontario Growth Plan for the Greater - Are you using your Overdraft all the time? shared program of how bikes, e-bikes or Golden Horseshoe. - Are creditors constantly Threatening & Harassing you at home or at work? e-scooters could be used for travel in Mis- The Cycling Master Plan was endorsed sissauga. by General Committee and. ratified by - Are you struggling to pay your Rent, Mortgage or Car Payment? “Bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters offer City Council in June-July of 2018. - Are your financial difficulties the cause of your Marriage or Health Problems? another way for residents to travel short Noehammer added that, “To determine - Do you think your Credit Rating is in jeopardy forever? distances within our City,” said Helen No- which system would be a good fit for Mis- ehammer, Acting Commissioner, Trans- sissauga, staff will review bikes, e-bikes - Are you afraid of Losing your car, house, RRSP, Stocks or any other asset? portation and Works on October 30. “We and e-scooters that operate within a docked - Do you have Court Orders against you? Ajay Oberoi will look at available options and models (devices are picked up and dropped off at Professional including publicly owned and operated, specific locations) and dockless (users can - Are you having any trouble with Government (CRA) about personal tax or Credit Counsellor privately owned and operated as well as park the device within certain zones) style. any other tax issues? mixed publicly and privately owned and In addition, staff will also review standards operated.” and safety of these shared systems.” If you answered “Yes” to any of the above questions then you should contact us The Cycling Master Plan called for Currently, the Ontario Highway Traffic for a Private & Con dential meeting with one of our Credit Counsellors the creation of bike share systems and Act doesn’t allow e-scooters on roads and the Transportation Master Plan recom- sidewalks. The Government of Ontario is mended creating a shared system of in the process of reviewing that Act. 416-650-5800 bikes, e-bikes or e-scooters. The corpo- The Cycling Committee and the Road Proudly Served over 15,000 Families since 2004 Five Convenient Locations: rate report highlights that this kind of Safety Committee have received presenta- Scarborough , North York , Mississauga system is also supported by regional and tions on these shared systems. 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Efforts to ber appears imminent, so take steps to dif- Someone’s advice may work wonders for and take your stand where you think you remain socially well connected will suc- fuse the situation. Your love for travel may coming back in shape. A budding office are right. Academic achievement comes ceed. Something refreshing is likely to hap- soon find you travelling with your near and romance may become a reality for some. your way, as you leave no stone unturned to pen to your love life, so hold your breath! dear ones. You remain financially stable. Starting a fitness regimen is possible. give your best. Health remains satisfactory. Lucky Number: 3 Lucky Number: 6/ Lucky Number: 3/ Lucky Number: 18 Lucky Colour: Dark Yellow Lucky Colour: Navy Blue Lucky Colour: Dark Yellow Lucky Colour: Yellow

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Predictions for the week {03rd November You might be trying to make your approach relationships that might trouble you or make in your mind. to 09th November 2019} a little critical for yourself and others. This you restless. Avoid getting carried away and Lucky Days: Wednesday and Thursday. might help you to focus on your actions more be careful about each step that you undertake. Number 1 {SUN}: {Those born on the than ever before. Loved ones also assist you Career change might also be on your mind Number 8 {SATURN} {those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th in any month} in matters related to professional life and mo- and you might work towards the same. 8th, 17th and 26th in any month} You might probably feel moody and irri- tivate you to move ahead. There is a sense of Lucky Days: Tuesday and Wednesday. There probably are chances of conflicts tated due to the happenings at the work place. progress, which might make you feel closer arising out of trivial issues between people in This might result in you not feeling the urge to the realization of your accomplishments Number 6 {VENUS} {those born on the a relationship. Students wanting to go abroad to do anything at all, even on a personal level. and dreams in life. 6th, 15th and 24th in any month} for future studies need to reconsider the plac- Avoid arguments and do not let others bother Lucky Days: Sunday, Wednesday and Sat- You might be feeling a bit gloomy and dull es they might be applying to and reevaluate you unnecessarily through their talks. This urday. in the first half of the week. Work might keep their prospects.Do not lose hope in your abili- might help in maintaining domestic peace you extra busy and you might also not be hap- ties and confidence even though the current and harmony for the time being. Nurture your Number 4 {URANUS} {Those born on py with what you are doing. Try to take some situation might not be in your favor. Things intimate relationships. the 4th, 13th, 22nd and 31st in any month} time off for yourself and resolve the conflicts might take a positive turn towards the latter Lucky Days: Wednesday and Thursday. Activities on the work and personal front within you. You might have been fair in your part of the week. might keep you occupied throughout the dealings with others. This quality in you has Lucky Days: Sunday, Tuesday and Number 2 {MOON} {Those born on the week. There might be issues popping out paid off in the form of appreciation and rec- Wednesday. 2nd, 11th, 20th and 29th in any month} every now and then and leave you tired and ognition by your colleagues at the work front. Be a bit careful of people who say negative dejected. However don’t lose hope and ap- Lucky Days: Sunday, Wednesday and Sat- Number 9 {MARS} {those born on the things behind your back at the work front, es- proach things in a systematic manner to reach urday. 9th, 18th and 27th in any month} pecially those concerning your integrity. Put to definite conclusions. Try to be realistic Activity in all phases of life is keeping you a stop to such idle gossip even if it means up- about your judgments on the personal front Number 7 {NEPTUNE} {those born on preoccupied and busy. However, you like this setting some people and making them realize and then take a decision. the 7th, 16th and 25th in any month} phase and are enjoying working as it brings their errors. Try to avoid any kind of conflicts Lucky Days: Wednesday and Thursday. Things might appear to be more difficult you closer to your goals. Sometimes you within the team at the appropriate time. Se- than you might have imagined. Financial might find things getting a bit monotonous niors might support you in your decisions and Number 5 {MERCURY} {those born on situation might also keep you on your toes. but do not fret, as they will be helpful to keep actions. the 5th, 14th and 23rd in any month} Take care of your health or depression might up the pace in life. Loved ones might offer Lucky Days: Wednesday and Thursday. Personal life might probably be progress- overtake your mental abilities for a while. beneficial insights as far as your work proj- ing at a fast pace, leaving you no time to stop, You might be able to point out the real cause ects are concerned. Number 3 {JUPITER} {Those born on think and then move. There might also be of your worry if you concentrate and pay at- Lucky Days: Sunday, Wednesday and Sat- the 3rd, 12th, 21st and 30th in any month} confusions related to the intensity of some tention to the pattern of things taking shape urday. Enhanced Toronto Noise By-Law Comes Into Effect TORONTO: An enhanced City munication channels with the to inform the new bylaw. of Toronto Noise Bylaw has come public. The types of noise infractions into effect. Toronto City Coun- Some of the other changes to that are enforced are outlined cil has approved the noise bylaw the bylaw include: at https://www.toronto.ca/city- amendments in April 2019 to • updated and new definitions government/public-notices-by- make it easier to understand and to assist with interpretation of the laws/bylaw-enforcement/noise/. enforce noise complaints. This bylaw Mayor John Tory said: “We updated bylaw is now in place. • more detailed and clearer reg- listened to Toronto residents’ con- As part of the bylaw enhance- ulations broken down by category cerns about noise in the city and ments, the City’s Municipal • introduction of quantitative have taken action. Through con- Licensing & Standards (MLS) decibel limits for amplified sound sultation and research we now division has introduced a new and motor vehicles. have an enhanced Noise Bylaw dedicated noise team to help en- Bylaws are typically reviewed with clearer definitions, rules and sure effective implementation and every five to 10 years. This is the a new enforcement team to help compliance with the new regula- first update to the Noise Bylaw deal with noise complaints in our tions. The new team is composed since 2010. Since that time, To- growing city.” of two dozen Bylaw Enforcement ronto has changed significantly. Councillor Paul Ainslie (Ward Officers, along with management The City began reviewing the 24 Scarborough-Guildwood), and administrative support, and Noise Bylaw in 2015. As part of Chair of General Government and will be available to respond to this process, the City convened a Licensing Committee, said: “The noise complaints seven days a Noise Working Group composed updated Noise Bylaw reflects our week from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. of stakeholders from City divi- vibrant city while enhancing noise The new team will also be us- engineering experts frequent duration events sions, agencies, resident associa- standards for residents through ing: • a new case prioritization • new case management soft- tions, industry and the business the introduction of clearer, more • modernized investigative model to more effectively focus ware to assist in investigation ef- community. MLS also conducted consistent standards.” techniques developed with sound efforts on highly impactful and forts and provide increased com- research and a jurisdictional scan Pic: City of Toronto/Twitter www.WeeklyVoice.com matrimonial Friday, November 1, 2019 | A-15

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Their data 2019 alone, up from roughly relies on software and an online $5.8 billion in the same month survey of over 4,600 real estate the previous year, according to professionals. Statistics Canada. According to the 2019 report, Some projects offer more of an an upscale garage door topped emotional return than financial, the jobs with the best return on according to a report from the investment, with an average price Appraisal Institute of Canada. A kitchen renovation often doesn’t boost the sale price of a home say experts. tag of US$3,611 and a return of Finishing a basement, adding a give themselves additional living Swapping kitchen hardware, Some additions can dissuade $3,520, recouping 97.5 per cent garage, building sun rooms, decks space, a better play area for kids installing new light fixtures or buyers or push them to make of the cost. or landscaping a yard offer some or a space for extended family to removing outdated decor, such as a lower offer. Think hyper- The latest report found that only of the highest enjoyment value. stay when visiting, said Brewer. wallpaper, can help, she said. personalized design choices one of the top 10 projects with “When you’re doing renovations, But it also offers “a double- Kitchens and bathrooms, on such as bright, not-neutral paint the highest percentage of cost some of them have a different edge benefit,’’ he said, as buyers the other hand, often don’t boost colours, like orange, said Aunger, recouped was inside the house impact and it’s not always about tend to pay a little more for homes the sale price by the cost of the or less-common features that can _ a mid-range, minor kitchen value,’’ said Dan Brewer, a senior with finished basements than renovation, said Aunger. “I be expensive to maintain like remodel. The other nine included appraiser and former national those without. 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She has teamed up with thought of doing a brainer producer Madhu Mantena and masala entertainer and I feel will be producing the film too. ‘Saand Ki Aankh’ and ‘Pati Deepika turned producer with Patni Aur Woh’ are those films. “Chhapaak”, a film inspired by The meaning of a masala the life of acid attack survivor, Laxmi Agarwal. Her second pro- entertainer has changed... duction, “Mahabharat”, will be That’s what people want to seen through the eyes of Drau- see today,” Bhumi told IANS. padi which will give a fresh take She added: “Why would you on the mythological tale. know want to take anything “I’m absolutely thrilled and back home when you are honoured to be essaying the role spending three hours of your of Draupadi. I truly believe that it life in doing an experience... is the role of a lifetime. While the I don’t think I can completely ‘Mahabharat’ is popularly known be a part of film where people for its mythological tales and don’t take back anything cultural influence, many of life’s because I want them to at lessons are also derived from the ‘Mahabharat’ but most often least take me back from a from its men. Telling it with this film.” fresh and new perspective will The actress will next be seen not only be interesting but also in “Pati Patni Aur Woh”, which very significant,” Deepika said. also stars Ananya Pandey and It will be made in a series of Kartik Aaryan. parts with the first one slated to release in Diwali 2021. Kajal Agarwal Wants ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ Not Even 5% Of What To Get Married Soon to release on Media Wrote About Me February 28 Is True - Sooraj Pancholi Mumba: Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer “Gulabo Sitabo” is set to release on February 28 next year. The makers of the film shared the first look of the movie and it shows Big B in an unrecognisable grumpy old man avatar while Ay- ushmann sports a de-glam look. Gulabo Sitabo -- a legendary pair of puppet sisters -- have been part of Uttar Pradesh folklore. The film, a comedy, apparently, is a take-off on these two characters. “Gulabo Sitabo” is directed by Shoojit Sircar and has been writ- ten by Juhi Chaturvedi of “Piku” fame. In an interview earlier to IANS, Mumbai: Actor Sooraj Pan- was found hanging in her Mum- Ayushmann had called the film’s choli, who has been accused of bai apartment in June 2013. Jiah’s cast and crew a “dream team”. abetment to the suicide of Jiah mother Rabiya Khan had accused Mumbai: Actress Kajal Ag- a lot of things, but most impor- Khan, blames the media for por- Sooraj of murdering her. garwal says she plans to get mar- tantly he should be possessive, traying him wrongfully without “It has been very disturbing. ried soon. The actress opened up caring and spiritual.” knowing the truth. Not only for me but also for my about her plans to settle down The actress also opened up “Not even five per cent of what family, because if anybody puts during a conversation with Lak- about her beliefs, saying “I’m the media has written about me an allegation on you it is not so shmi Manchu on VOOT’s “Feet very spiritual, I even have a small till date is true,” claimed Sooraj, easy to prove yourself innocent,” Up with the Stars Telugu”. idol of Lord Shiva which travels in an interview to IANS, adding: he said. When Lakshmi asked her with me wherever I go.” “They have heard the story only The 28-year-old actor claims about her wedding plans, Kajal When the host asked her “Kill, from one side. They have never the trial is not happening because said: “Yes, I am planning for a Hook Up or Marry”, she said: heard my version, because I nev- Jiah Khan’s family is not turning wedding soon.” Asked about the “Ram Charan -- Kill, N. T. Rama er claimed I am innocent to gain up in court. “People who had filed qualities that she would want in Rao Jr. -- Hook up and Prabhas people’s sympathy.” the case against me are not turn- her husband, she said: “Quite -- Marry.” He further said: “I only want ing up in court. the truth to come out and the “On top of that, the media has media cannot give me that. Me- created a perception that I am a SRK’s Meer Foundation dia can’t get me justice, only the bad guy, without knowing the Mumbai: Bollywood super- GetHerTransformed and best of court can give me that. So, I have facts. . star Shah Rukh Khans non-profit luck and health to the 120 ladies been waiting for the court to take “I was young. 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Enter to win Work Keeps Me Vaani Hails Sanjay, Ranbir Movie Passes Grounded Mumbai: Actress Vaani Kapoor has praised her “Shamshera” co-stars San- jay Dutt and Ranbir Kapoor. She has - Raveena tagged them as “amazing actors and su- Mumbai: Raveena Tandon turned per human beings”. a year older on Saturday, and it was a “They are such amazing actors and working birthday for the “Mohra” ac- they are super human beings. They are tress.Raveena, who is currently judging so lovely and down to earth. Sanjay sir the dance based reality TV show “Nach is adorable and super sweet. Ranbir is Baliye 9”, reserved the day for work and one of the most watchable actors and I quality time with her family. and wa have always loved his work on screen “Usually on birthdays, people exam- as an audience,” Vaani told IANS. ine their lives. I think it’s best to do that The actress is over the moon to be a while at work. My family is the centre part of “Shamshera”, a Yash Raj Films of everything I do. Spending time with production set in the 1800s. The film is loved ones and my kids helps me ap- directed by “Agneepath” maker Karan preciate the little joys of life. I am for- Malhotra, and is about a dacoit tribe that tunate to have a loving family and also fights for their rights and also -the na an extended work family. Both keep me tion’s Independence against the British. Who was considered grounded,” she said. “It’s great that I have a part in a film She also celebrated her birthday on the like this and the fact that Ranbir so first for the role of sets of “Nach Baliye 9”. She was sur- giving as an actor. He’s emotionally prised when her whole family, including available. He lives the moment and it Gabbar in ‘Sholay’? her parents, in-laws and daughter, turned becomes even more fun for me as a co- up to celebrate the occasion. Email to: [email protected] actor to play with my character, just to Raveena, 45, recently featured in the enjoy acting opposite people who are so All eligible entries must reach us recreated version of her hit song “Sheher good at their job,” she added. by 3:00 pm, November 6, 2019. Ki Ladki”. Please include your name and valid Shruti To Star daytime contact phone number. Urvashi Gives Diwali A Neon Sizzle In Action WINNING ANSWER TO Mumbai: Actress Ur- vashi Rautela is grabbing all the attention with her latest Drama ‘RT 66’ What is the title of the neon look. Mumbai: Actress Shruti She was recently spotted Haasan has been roped in to engagement song in at Pepper & Pint restaurant play the female lead in the in Mumbai, wearing a neon Telugu film “RT 66”. the film ‘Dosti’? green coloured coat dress. Directed by Gopichand Ma- Urvashi also carried a lineni, the action drama also ANSWER black belt and black heels, features Ravi Teja in the role adding more style to the of a police officer. dress. “Teri banegi ye dulhaniya” Announcing the news In one of the images, she among her followers, Shruti is seen holding diyas and tweeted: “Very excited to be a This Week’s Winners! giving a huge smile. On the work front, Ur- part of this project. And to be 1. Meenu Jindal vashi will be next seen in working with Ravi Teja and 2. Neenu Bains “Pagalpanti”, which stars Gopichand.” John Abraham, Anil Ka- Shruti and Ravi had earlier featured together in “Balupu” Winners MUST pick up poor, Pulkit Samrat, Ileana D’Cruz, Kriti Kharbanda and “Don Seenu”. their tickets from the Voice Office and Arshad Warsi. Apart from acting, Shruti is in Mississauga Directed by Anees Baz- quite active in her musical ca- Call:905-795-0639 mee, the film is scheduled to reer. She recently performed a release on November 22. couple of gigs in London.

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India is growing up It is also a sign that Bollywood is grow- to maturely accept themes that pertain to ing up. Gone are the days when a commer- deeper introspection of humanity and hu- cial superstar needed to portray a screen man nature. image of perfection -- as a machoman who Many of these subjects depict sex and had everything in picture-perfect control. violence in an unflinching manner. If the The mainstream hero no longer needs to new-age Indian viewer wanted change, it stay trapped in an image of set formulae has come through cyber space -- the one for popular acceptance. Rather, looking at domain that continues to dictate our exis- Akshay’s current filmography -- as well tence in every way. as what new-age superstars as Ranveer Of course, not all change has pleased ev- Singh, Ranbir Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan eryone. In the area of contemporary Bolly- have been up to lately -- one realises what wood music, for instance, many musiclo- started as an exception with Aamir Khan vers are unhappy with the overwhelming in the last decade has become a norm now. dominance of remix in recent years. With The mainstream superstar is no longer hes- every passing Friday, original music seems itant to experiment. He is no longer shy of mandatory to have a hero-centric big-bud- sential bahu are now taking turns being bad to be losing out. trying out what the alternative hero -- or get film with all the mainstream trappings on the screen. In fact, television program- The music industry has lately seems the offbeat hero, if you wish -- was doing to score big at the box-office. ming itself is going through sea change, largely dependent on what the masters of all along. Change is the only constant formula in with the heroine being projected as a wom- yesteryears created. The trickle effect of big stardom spreads showbiz now. And the fact is reflected ev- an of substance rather than an unrealistic Still, these are exciting times. The indi- everywhere. The concept of commercial erywhere. On television, top actresses who housewife whose sole ambition seemed to an entertainment industry is truly learning cinema itself has changed. It is no longer have carved a career playing the quintes- be to engage in petty kitchen politics in K- how to entertain the right way. Nikita’s New Song Inspired Alia Shares ‘Priceless Moments’ With Pooja Mysuru: Actress Alia Bhatt By Past Heartbreak has shared some “priceless mo- Mumbai: Playback singer ments” with her “big sister” Nikhita Gandhi is coming up Pooja from the sets of “Sadak 2”. with an album of English songs Alia on Friday took to Ins- written and sung by her. Titled tagram and Twitter, where she “Closure”, the songs were writ- shared a photograph of herself ten when Nikhita was a student. along with Pooja sitting on a Now, after turning into a profes- log. Alia is seen in a white tunic sional singer, she has compiled paired with light blue denims, some of those numbers and cre- while Pooja is sporting an all- ated an album. black look. The singer said: “‘For now’ is “priceless moments with the the first song we are releasing big sister... #sadak2 #sadak2di- from the album. It is a beautiful aries... @ Mysore, Karnataka,” concept to share with my listen- she captioned it. ers. I wrote this song when I was point of time, you become mature “Sadak 2”, which marks the re- in first year of college. It is a very enough to handle the separation turn of Mahesh Bhatt as director. positive song and not exactly a and break out of it.” The film is a sequel of the 1991 heartache song. Basically, once Nikhita divulged the song is in- hit “Sadak”. you move on from somebody, for spired by her real-life heartbreak “Sadak”, a romantic thriller, sical score. The late Sadashiv villains in Bollywood. The film a long time you feel a vacuum. experience as a student. “You featured Pooja and Sanjay Dutt Amrapurkar’s award-winning bore shades of the 1976 American You feel suffocated and can’t always derive from real-life ex- and was one of the highest- performance as Maharani won movie, “Taxi Driver”. decide what to do. At that time, periences, be it a song, story or a grossing Hindi movies of 1991. him fans, and his character is still “Sadak 2” is scheduled to re- you cannot be yourself. At one poem. The film also had a popular mu- considered one of the best screen lease on July 10 next year.

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However, there is tries being different and ends up no impact - simply because, de- a misadventure, but because you spite spectacular cinematography notice the director’s name in the (Shanker Raman), the swordplay- credits is Navdeep Singh. Isn’t dominated action is too jaded. this the same man who made the For an action drama, the way the absolutely thrilling “NH10” a stunts have been written into the while back, and the simply out- screenplay look forced at times. standing “Manorama Six Feet The poster of the Saif Ali Khan movie ‘Laal Kaptaan’ Weak writing has an adverse Under” before this? impact on storytelling too, as Offbeat filmmakers losing the fired again, in his bid to score Leone’s westerns. cidents emerges Gossain (Saif), well as character development. plot while trying to experiment with something adifferent’. At Perhaps that was the film’s in- a Naga sadhu who doubles as a None of the characters get ample with the mainstream idiom is not least, his other recent efforts as tention. Perhaps director Singh bounty hunter. space to be fleshed out credibly. uncommon- especially when they “Kaalakaandi” and “Baazaar” was out to craft a pop fusion of Gossain’s story is clear-cut Almost all characters, including work with stars (think Anurag looked sure of what they wanted genres to set up a curry western vintage Bollywood. There is a Sonakshi Sinha in a nautch girl Kashyap’s “Bombay Velvet”). to serve. The trouble with “Laal adventure about a peculiarly Bol- villain, and the hero has motives cameo, look like they are part of The thing about Navdeep Kaptaan” is the film is caught in lywoodised Jack Sparrow, set for vengeance that are both soci- a gimmick parade. Singh’s “Laal Kaptaan” is while a maze of confusion, much like against a historical backdrop. etal and personal (the revelation While on Saif, “Laal Kaptaan” the film wholly misses out on the Saif Ali Khan’s Naga sadhu look. The attempt, however, is lost of the latter forms a half-hearted is a laudable experiment at image storytelling skill of his earlier This is the story of a Naga sad- due to shoddy writing and execu- twist in the climax, which arrives reinvention. He gives a charged finely-crafted efforts, it is also a hu named Gossain who dresses tion. “Laal Kaptaan” starts going after a rather stretched-out run- performance as Gossain, but a no-go as an entertainer despite for showdown as if he had pre- wrong early on, as a bloodsoaked time). badly-penned protagonist some- trying to blend the saleable for- monitions that Johnny Depp’s drama of revenge kicks in. If Singh dressed up his pro- how makes his effort seem filmi mula of revenge with dark com- “Pirates Of The Caribbean” flicks Navedeep Singh and co-writer tagonist as well as his milieu in at times. edy and violence, and the lure of would strike the planet someday. Deepak Venkateshaa�s story an outlandish manner to hide the If Saif Ali Khan has been look- a commercial star. He behaves as if he is way too is imagined in late 18th century fact that he has very little story to ing for a career reboot lately, this While on the film’s commer- spaced out, and he moves around Bundelkhand. The Buxar war has tell, the ploy doesn’t work. The is not the film. “Laal Kaptaan” is cial star, Saif Ali Khan has mis- with a strut straight out of Sergio just ended, and in the wake of in- film starts getting starts getting a film gone wrong. ‘Axone’ A Big Hit At Jio MAMI Fest It Was Tough Playing Iconic Mumbai: The Sayani Gupta Role Of Komolika For Aamna starrer “Axone” was screened recently at the Jio MAMI 21st New Delhi: Aamna Sharif Mumbai Film Festival with Star replaces Hina Khan as the iconic 2019, and the actress is excited antagonist Komolika in the re- after it received a standing ova- boot show of “Kasautii Zindagii tion at the festival. Kay”, and she admits there’s a lot “Axone has premiered in BFI of pressure on her shoulders. London Film Festival. That was “It’s not easy to recreate such a different experience because an iconic role. Both Urvashi it had a diaspora audience, with Dholakia and Hina Khan have people from different ethnicity portrayed it so beautifully that and nationalities. who are attempting to organize a ism faced by Northeastern people I can’t take this role for grant- At MAMI, it is mostly the Indi- wedding party, but soon every- in Delhi,” said Sayani. ed. They made the character so an audience and you always look thing goes wrong. “I hope it will be released popular that the audience will forward to seeing their reaction. “I play a 23-year-old Nepali soon. It’s very difficult with in- look up to me with more expec- All the three screenings of the girl from Manipur called Upas- dependent films because they tations, and I don’t want to let film were houseful. The second ana. The film is about her along don’t make a lot of money when them down. There is a lot of pres- screening had a standing ovation. with a bunch of friends, who are released theatrically. But peo- sure on my shoulders. I am trying That was quite overwhelming!” trying to cook a dish of axone ple have started watching these my level best to do justice to the said Sayani.She added: “MAMI pork. Axone is fermented bean films,” she replied. role,” Aamna told IANS. is our home festival. It’s very which is used as an ingredient Written and directed by Nicho- What made her say ‘yes’ to Ko- special and I look forward to that in the Naga preparation. It has a las Kharkongor, “Axone” also molika? experience. ” very pungent smell and everyone features Lin Laishram, Tenzin “I was listening to a lot of “Axone” is a bittersweet satire is unwilling to let them cook it. Dalha, Vinay Pathak and Dolly scripts but I did not find anything that follows immigrants in Delhi The film also highlights the rac- Ahluwalia. interesting, and when I was of- fered this role I took it up because it’s extremely exciting for an ac- tor to try something new, and I guess audience now wants to see different dimensions of an actor in you. They dont want to see you doing same thing. As an artiste, it is important to entertain fans with different characters, and this ‘Kahiin Toh Hoga’. The show made me to pick up this project,” ended years ago but peeople still she said. remember Kashish. It feels good Aamna rose to fame as Kash- to receive so much love from the ish in her debut TV show “Kahiin audience. ‘Kahiin Toh Hoga’ was Toh Hoga”, which ran from 2003 the best thing that has ever hap- to 2007. After that, she featured pened to me. I thank Ekta Kapoor in the show “Hongey Judaa Na for giving me such a beautiful Hum” and in 2009 made her Bol- opportunity in life. As an actor, I lywood debut with the film “Aloo feel I have to learn a lot and there Chaat”. is a long way to go.” Reminiscing her journey, Apart from “Kasautii Zindagii Aamna said: “I could not have Kay”, Aamna will also be seen in asked for a better debut than couple of web series. Shagun Pandey Tones Up

Mumbai: Television star Shagun Pandey has undergone a massive physical transformation. From chiseled muscles to abs, the “Tujhse Hai Raabta” actor is wooing audience with his toned body. Sharing his work out regime, Shagun said: “I believe in the say- ing - you can’t cimb the ladder of success with hands in your pocket. “Fitness is a lifestyle for me. I have always been a active energetic kid and since early stage I have always been working out. I Can’t go a day without my workout. If I miss my workout, I keep feeling guilty all day long.” Shagun is playing the role of Atharva in “Tujhse Hai Raabta”, which airs on Zee TV. www.WeeklyVoice.com zaika Friday, November 1, 2019 | B-11 Holiday Cocktails - Shaken & Stirred!

Got A Haul Of Apples For Fall? Here’s What Try these refreshing cocktails Monin Cucumber syrup, Gin and a Chilled Martini glass.Garnish recipes if you want to impress mix well with the help of a bar with a Green apple slices. your guests with your bartending spoon. Top up with Perrier and To Do With Them skills. garnish with a thin and long cu- Jamuntini cumber slice. Ingredients: Perrier Green Vodka: 45 ml Ingredients: Green Apple Martini Real Jamun Juice: 60 ml Blue Moon Gin: 60 ml Ingredients: Lemon Juice: 15 ml Monin Cucumber Syrup: 30 ml Blue Moon Gin: 45 ml Sugar Syrup: 15 ml Lemon wedges: 4-5 nos Green Apple syrup: 15 ml Ice Cubes: 12-15 cubes. Fresh Basil Leafs: 4-5 nos Green Apple chunks: 4-6 pcs Method: Perrier sparkling Water Lemon Juice: 15 ml Put all the ingredients in a Ice Cubes: 10-12 cubes Sugar Syrup: 15 ml shaker and shake well. Stain into Method: Ice Cubes: 12-15 cubes. a Chilled Martini glass.Garnish Muddle the lemon wedges and Method: with a Lemon slice or twist. basil leaves in a glass. Add the Put all the ingredients in a Courtesy: Plaza Premium ice cubes in the glass and Pour shaker and shake well. Stain into Lounge, New Delhi Seafood Paella - Quick Party Dish

NEW YORK: It’s that time of of apples, keep them in a cool year again, when fresh apples are place. I have had success keep- piled high at farmer’s markets. If ing them for months in the crisper you are lucky enough to live near drawer of my refrigerator. If you an orchard, you can take the day picked your own and went a little and pick your own bushel of ap- crazy, and have too many to fit in ples. But whether you are picking your refrigerator, wrap each apple them at the market or off a tree, individually in paper _ unprinted there are many great things to newsprint paper works well _ and do with apples that don’t include store in the garage or basement making a pie. where it is cool. Be careful of any Besides apple pie, some ideas rotting apples, because the old you might not have thought of: saying “One bad apple spoils the • Cut apples into matchstick- bunch’’ is true. size strips and add them to your favourite kale salad for a tart and crunchy addition. • Saute chunks of peeled ap- ples in butter, season them with a touch of sugar and a pinch of salt, and serve them with any egg dish to brighten up breakfast. In (NC) Swap prep time for qual- vours that your guests are sure to • Lemon wedges, for garnish the South, these are sometimes ity time with family and friends at love. Directions: “fried’’ with bacon fat and called your next dinner party. A perfect Prep time: 10 minutes 1. Heat oven to 375°F. “fried apples,’’ but I prefer butter. dish for entertaining, this effort- Cook time: 30 minutes 2. Soak saffron in red wine and Sauteed apples are also great in less paella is a one-pan wonder Serves: 6 to 8 set aside for 5 to 10 minutes. pancakes. Let them cool, and add that’s hearty, aromatic and best Ingredients: 3. In a large non-stick, oven- to your favourite pancake batter. served family style. • 1 lb MSC-certified wild hali- proof pan, heat oil on medium, If you are a fan of cinnamon like Make a meal everyone can feel but, cut into 2-inch chunks then sauté the onions, garlic and I am, add a pinch and they’ll taste good about by choosing MSC • 1 lb certified responsible red pepper until gently caramel- like apple pie. certified fish and seafood with the farmed shrimp, peeled and dev- ized; around 8 minutes. • Make an apple upside-down My favourite thing to make blue fish label. eined 4. Add rice and stir in pan until cake, and add cranberries for a with extra apples is my Grand- The label means your seafood • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, evenly coated with oil. festive touch. Use your favourite mother Odom’s Apple Cake . is wild and traceable to a fishery cut into bite-sized pieces 5. Add red wine and saffron, pineapple upside-down cake reci- The recipe doesn’t call for any that is independently certified to • ½ lb chorizo sausage, crum- mix well and cook 2 to 3 minutes pe but substitute apples. liquid because the fresh apples a rigorous global, science-based bled until completely absorbed by the •Make a gourmet open-faced give up their juice as the cake standard for environmentally sus- • 2 cups short-grain rice rice. tartine, aka sandwich with brie bakes, and that creates liquid in tainable fishing. • 4 cups chicken stock 6. Add chicken stock, chicken, cheese and apples. Brush the the batter. It’s a simple cake to Using short-grain rice instead • ½ tsp saffron threads chorizo, shrimp, halibut, chili bread with your favourite jam _ make and is positively addicting. of traditional bomba or paella • 1 bay leaf flakes and bay leaf and place in think fig, apricot, raspberry, etc. In fact, anytime I have a prickly rice allows all the ingredients to • 3 cloves garlic, minced oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until and top with apples, brie and relationship with someone, I simmer and cook evenly at the • ¼ cup red wine the chicken is cooked through. walnuts. Melt under a broiler and make them my grandmother’s same time. • ½ tsp red pepper flakes 7. Remove from oven and serve enjoy! cake and it changes our relation- Cooking a variety of sustain- • 4 tbsp olive oil family style with fresh bread and •Make a faux sauerkraut for fall ship! I call it The Power of Grand- ably sourced seafood with chick- • 1 large onion, finely chopped lemon wedges to garnish. sausages by cooking down grated mother Odom’s Apple Cake. en and sausage adds a mix of fla- • 1 red pepper, chopped www.newscanada.com apples, sliced onions and fennel. Finish with a pinch of caraway seeds and a couple of tablespoons of butter for richness. • Cook apples slowly until they melt into homemade applesauce. Begin by peeling and coring the apples, and add the juice of a large lemon, and a little sugar and cinnamon. Put the lid on the pot and slowly cook on the stovetop. When they have cooked down to the texture of chunky applesauce, taste and season as you like. • If you have a juicer, make your own apple juice and serve it cold or hot. • Make your own apple butter. Cook about 5 pounds of apples with 1/2 cup of apple cider until they are deep brown and have a creamy, “buttery’’ consistency. Season with your favourite au- tumn spices. No sugar necessary. You can do this easily in a slow cooker or a pressure cooker. The slow cooker is the slow, all day method and the pressure cooker is the fast method. Reminder: If you get a bunch B-12 | Friday, November 1, 2019 www.WeeklyVoice.com voice automobile

By Nauman Farooq

The Mini is 60 years old now – not the brand, but the original car, which first came out in 1959 under the Austin and Morris (and eventually, Rover) brands, which were owned by British Leyland. Than, around the time every- one was celebrating the new mil- lennium, BMW had bought the rights to several brands that once belonged to British Leyland. However, just about the only product BMW was interested in bringing it up to date was the Mini, but didn’t want to revive Austin, Morris or Rover to do so. So, they turned the model into the brand and gave birth to what we now know of as the MINI. A Tale of two MINIs The first production version of the new MINI Cooper came out in 2002 (for the North American market) and to commemorate this – 2002 v/s 2020 occasion, 500 units of the Launch Edition model were brought into Canada. The blue car you see here, was #1/500 – the first new MINI to come into Canada. For the last 17 years, this car had been sitting at BMW/MINI head office, as part of their heritage collection. To my surprise, MINI Canada wanted me to take their museum piece out for a week! Even more surprising, when I went to pick it up, its odometer read 1,898 km – that’s all the mileage it had gone through in 17 years – that’s 111.65 km/year! This then is a time capsule, an old car that truly is also a new car. So, it would be ideal to test it against an actual new car, the 2020 MINI Cooper S. So, will the old car feel outdat- ed, or would it actually outshine the newcomer? Let’s find out! Styling: BMW did a wonderful job of bringing the MINI Cooper up to date when it introduced the R50 model back in 2002. It was all-new, had nothing in com- mon with the Sir Alec Issigonis original, but the look was very recognizably MINI. Plus, being launched at a time when retro fever was in full swing – thanks to cars such as the Ford Thunder- bird, VW Beetle, and Chrysler PT Cruiser, to name a few – initial sales were really good. However, fads come and go, and most car companies gave up loved the very clean and basic in- and 155 lb-ft of torque. My tester ed good, and the handling was Fuel Economy: In my fuel on nostalgia – but not MINI, who terior of the R50, and its A-pillars had the former motor. simply spectacular. economy cycle (170 km of high- introduced the third-generation are not only thinner, but seem to Ever since the F56 model was The steering – which had a hy- way driving + 130 km of city model of the modern Cooper be a bit more upright than in the introduced, things have gotten draulic actuator, rather than the driving), I averaged 7.8 L/100 (F56) in 2013. current F56 – helping visibility. I very turbocharged! Currently, modern electronic set up – had a km with the 2002 R50 model, and For 2020, while most of the car also much prefer the huge center there are three motors on offers lovely feel, and hence you could 7.2 L/100 km with the 2020 F56 remains the same, there have been mounted speedometer of the R50 on the F56. place the car with absolute preci- model. some fairly major changes under – in the F56 the center screen has There is the Cooper, which fea- sion into the corners. So the new car is not only the skin – more of that later. all the infotainment functions, tures a turbo 1.5L three-cylinder The chassis and suspension a whole lot more powerful, it The styling of the 2020 Cooper while you get a much smaller motor that produces 134 hp and were also set up for maximum at- drinks less fuel, too. That’s prog- is fairly similar to the 2002 mod- speedometer and rev counter. 162 lb-ft of torque. At the top tack in corners, with comfort tak- ress – good job MINI. el at a glance, but upon closer You can opt to have a heads-up is a John Cooper Works (JCW) ing a back seat! This is a stiff car, Pricing: Pricing has actually inspection, every body panel is display unit in the F56, which is model that has a turbo 2.0L four- and hence driving it in the city improved with time. Back in different. However, whereas the something I wish all cars had as cylinder that produces 228 hp was often painful, because hit- 2002, this Launch Edition Coo- R50 looks dainty, the F56 looks standard. and 236 lb-ft of torque. My tes- ting any bump, pothole, crack, or per had a sticker price of $27,100. butch! Factor in the more comfort- ter was the model that comes in tar strip sent the shivers right up The equivalent 2020 Cooper Which is better? Well, that’s up able, modern seats, better sound the middle; called the Cooper S, your spine – having a masseuse starts from $24,590. to you to decide, but personally I insulation, and improved safety, it had a turbo 2.0L four-cylinder on speed dial comes handy! wThe 2020 Cooper S model prefer the more delicate lines of the F56 is the better car, and motor that produces 189 hp and In comparison, the F56 Coo- is yours from $28,890 – which the R50. In comparison, the F56 would be the one I’d preferably 207 lb-ft of torque. per S is a luxury vehicle. It rides when you factor in inflation, is looks a bit fussy – not that it’s not take on a long trip. New for 2020, the Cooper and much better, has better sound in- actually what the 2002 Cooper a good looking vehicle, I just pre- Powertrain: Under the hood of Cooper S models feature a new sulation, and while it might not is priced at in today’s money. So, fer the older car. the R50 Cooper is a 1.6L four-cyl- seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox have a hydraulic steering set up, you get a lot more car with a lot Interior: Open the door and inder engine – which produced – whereas the JCW gets an eight- its electronic system is pretty more power for your money now now the differences between the 115 hp and 110 lb/ft of torque - speed automatic. good. – I like that. R50 and F56 become more ap- that drove the front wheels via Performance & Driving Dy- All this is before we get to the Verdict: In reality, you can’t parent. Whereas the R50 was a five-speed manual gearbox. In namics: Both cars were simply performance, because this F56 just compare two cars that are 18 stylish yet simple, the F56 offers 2003, a Cooper S version of the a joy to drive. The R50 Cooper Cooper S is a fast car. The sprint years apart – no one would cross even more style, with a whole lot R50 was introduced, that had a wasn’t very powerful, but was from 0 to 100 km/h is over in shop between a used R50 and a more technology and comfort. supercharged version of the 1.6L like an eager little terrier! It en- 6.7 seconds, while top speed is new F56. But, living with these Simplicity has its charms, too. I motor that was good for 163 hp joyed being pushed hard, sound- pegged at 233 km/h – in compari- two was very interesting, and son, the R50 Cooper would have highlighted the improvements of taken about 9.5 seconds to reach the new, and the charms of the 100, and flat out it would struggle older model. to nudge 200 km/h. BMW should be applauded for So, the new Cooper S makes not only keeping the MINI brand going quickly much easier, but alive, but also for putting the ef- sometimes, the effort you put in is fort to expand the line up and more rewarding than easy gains. never giving up on development To drive the R50 quickly, you – in comparison, Mercedes-Benz had to be very precise with its has recently done away with the manual gearbox, and each gear ‘smart’ brand, the Ford Thunder- had longer pulls, so it gave you bird went away in 2005 and is a workout. not likely to make a comeback, he seven-speed dual-clutch Fiat has just pulled the 500 and gearbox in the F56 is fantastic, a 500c model out of the Canadian really quick and precise gearbox market, and Volkswagen has just that requires minimal involve- killed the Beetle, again. ment from you, but perhaps that’s Keep up the good work, MINI, why I prefer the old cars manual I can’t wait to see what the future voice automobile set up. holds for the loveable Cooper. www.WeeklyVoice.com auto Friday, November 1, 2019 | B-13 MX-30, The First All-Electric Car From Mazda Mazda’s first production elec- tric car, the Mazda MX-30 has been revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show and stands apart as battery electric vehicle developed for customers who don’t want to sac- rifice driving pleasure when they buy an electric car. With its unique freestyle doors, ecological materials and right- sized battery giving a range of ap- proximately 200 km, exceeding the 50 km average daily drive of the European customer, the Maz- da MX-30 marks another positive step in Mazda’s multi-solution feeling even clearer. approach to reducing emissions The freestyle doors give the following the recent arrival of the Mazda MX-30 a distinctive and innovative Skyactiv-X engine. elegant cabin silhouette, as well Commenting on the premiere as providing customers with of the Mazda MX-30, which will easier access to both the front arrive in the second half of 2020, and rear seats. In the interior, we Yasuhiro Aoyama President & are also introducing eco-friendly CEO of Mazda Motor Europe materials and are replacing much said: “As with all our products, real leather with a vegan alterna- our designers and engineers had tive. There is also environmen- a very clear goal for our first bat- tally sourced cork featured in tery-electric vehicle. the floating center console which “It had to have stand out de- provides creative storage space. sign, be great to drive, something Mazda has used the MX pre- that is key part of Mazda’s DNA who have driven our test vehicle engineering approaches in the e- This leads to less variation in fix on several products that were and makes us unique when com- have said it is one of the few elec- Skyactiv package. This includes vehicle speed resulting in very designed and engineered to chal- pared with competitors, and most tric cars they have driven with the also the battery being rigidly in- stable driving which is further lenge the assumptions in the au- importantly, make a positive con- positive characteristics of a regu- tegrated into the vehicle body supported by Mazda’s unique tomotive industry at the time. tribution to reducing emission lar car. structure which enhances the G-Vectoring Control (GVC) has With the MX-5 we created a across the entire life cycle of the “Delivering driving pleasure is overall body stiffness and pro- been expanded and uses the ad- sporty two seater when the road- product. at the heart of every Mazda we vides excellent response to the vantages of the electric motor ster had been dismissed by other “Alongside the electrification design and that will be no differ- driver’s input. 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With the Mazda MX-30, With the Mazda MX-30, we across our range, being a smaller Like every other Mazda, the tance of sound to a drivers’ per- we continue the Mazda design have created a completely new manufacturer we focused all our Mazda MX-30 provides a very ception of torque and speed, the focus of “less is more” when it EV experience with the Mazda efforts on creating an electric natural and responsive driving Mazda engineers have also cre- comes to the exterior and interior DNA of unique interior and ex- car that we anticipate will be a feel by accelerating, turning and ated an electronic sound system of our cars. terior design and great driving second car where the range of braking exactly as you intend in inside the Mazda MX-30 , which The cabin has a sense of one- dynamics, ensuring that our cus- our vehicle will meet customers’ everyday driving situations. is synchronized to motor torque ness, flowing from the top of A tomers are still able to experience needs”. 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Ultimately, On the flip side, leasing is a search and explore a variety of increase the cost of repairs and driving behaviour through dis- consumers should look at their great option for those who want vehicles and pricing options. contribute to rising auto premi- counted premiums. budget and lifestyle to decide the flexibility to trade in every www.newscanada.com www.WeeklyVoice.com auto Friday, November 1, 2019 | B-15 Futuristic Technologies On Show In Tokyo TOKYO: The Tokyo Mo- tor Show opened this week with plenty of futuristic technologies but absent one of the auto indus- try’s hugest influencers: Nissan’s former Chairman Carlos Ghosn. Since Ghosn’s arrest for al- leged financial misconduct in November 2018, Nissan has seen its sales and profits tumble drasti- cally. At a presentation to reporters Wednesday, two senior Nissan executives talked up electric ve- hicles featured at Nissan Motor Co.’s booth. Ghosn is gone, but The Nissan IMK Concept Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corp. at the show. his legacy was evident in the many initiatives he spearheaded We are also thinking big on next while running the company for generation driver assistance tech- nearly two decades. nology,’’ said Albaisa. As the company struggles to Running on a loop on huge recover from nearly a year of screens at Nissan’s booth was a chaos in its leadership, its rivals video of tennis superstar Naomi are pushing ahead. Osaka, who has signed on to pro- The Tokyo show gives auto- mote Nissan. makers a chance to showcase “Exactly a year ago, an upset of some of the industry’s upcoming the century,’’ it said, referring to mobility technology, including Osaka’s Grand Slam win. ecological fuel cells and personal Nissan has appeared rudder- transport devices that look like less at times since the sudden de- scooters. parture of Ghosn, who was sent The show also features virtual by Renault to lead a spectacular reality shows and sports perfor- turnaround at the company in the mances by robots. For kids, there late 1990s. Honda NSX at the Tokyo Motor Show. All pictures - AP /Kiichiro Sato) are sections devoted to Legos, Ghosn says he is innocent. miniature cars and driving games. consumers. World premieres are scandals, did not make appear- kaguro, executive vice-president He was released on bail after a Toyota Motor Corp. Chief Ex- usually made at the U.S. shows, ances at the media presentation. in charge of research and devel- dramatic months’ long struggle ecutive Akio Toyoda took centre in Detroit and Los Angeles. Nissan officials said Uchida opment. Nissan has sold 430,000 with prosecutors who insisted stage, appearing first as an ani- But all the major Japanese au- hasn’t officially taken up his post Leafs. he should stay in detention. He mation character in his likeness tomakers had sprawling colorful and is still in charge of Nissan’s Design chief Alfonso Albaisa, is awaiting trial, likely not until named Morizo. “We put people booths. American automakers China joint venture. His succes- who also took stage, stressed how next year, for allegedly falsify- first,’’ Toyoda said, standing on like General Motors Co. and Ford sor there has not yet been chosen Nissan models boasted futuristic ing financial documents to hide a huge stage designed to evoke a Motor Co., which have poor sales and it’s unclear if all that will be sleek and what he called “charm- future compensation as well as futuristic city. in Japan, usually skip the show, done within this year, they said. ing’’ forms characteristic of Japa- charges of breach of trust in mak- Toyoda said his company will including this year. Among the At this year’s show, Nissan in- nese culture to highlight a bright ing dubious payments to busi- focus on “the power of people,’’ more conspicuous foreign partic- troduced two concept model elec- future. “So much innovation in nessmen for personal gain, ac- offering services in addition to ipants was French automaker Re- tric vehicles, one a sport-utility such a little box,’’ he exclaimed cording to Tokyo prosecutors. new models, such as ecological nault SA, Nissan’s alliance part- vehicle and the other a tiny car, of the tiny IMK concept car. In statements and comments commuting, mobile charging and ner, whose booth faced Nissan’s. known as “kei’’ in Japan that its The Nissan executives also on videotape, Ghosn has insisted the use of robotics and artificial Yokohama-based Nissan’s executives said would become highlighted plans for bringing that Japanese executives at Nis- intelligence to connect people in newly named CEO, Makoto commercial products soon. new technologies, such as “hands san plotted against him out of cars. Uchida, and his predecessor Hi- Nissan pioneered electric vehi- off driving’’ and “automated fears the company might lose The main goal of the Tokyo roto Saikawa, who resigned last cles, leading the industry with its parking’’ to market. “We are not some of its autonomy in a merger show has been to woo Japanese month over his own financial Leaf hatchback, said Kunio Na- just going big on electrification. with Renault. Exide Forays Into Manufacturing E-Rickshaws Kolkata: Exide Industries nearly Rs 120 crore to its topline Ltd, the country’s largest stored in fiscal 2020-2021. energy solutions provider, an- “We see a tremendous oppor- nounced its entry into India’s tunity to now offer a complete, burgeoning e-rickshaw market technologically advanced pack- by launching its first model on age to the e-rickshaw operator Wednesday. that will be reliable with the least The state-of-the-art e-vehicle downtime,” he said. is being launched in select mar- “Having worked with e-rick- kets in India and will be available shaw operators for a long time, through its exclusive network of we used the experience and dealers, said Exide Managing knowledge to design the most Director and Chief Executive suitable vehicle for the Indian Officer Gautam Chatterjee.The conditions that would offer an model Exide Neo will be sold in enhanced and completely pack- markets such as Uttar Pradesh, aged solution to customers,” said West Bengal, the North East and company’s Director, Automotive, the National Capital region, he Arun Mittal. said. Picture: Exide Industries MD The company has come up and CEO Gautam Chatterjee, with an assembly line that has an Deputy Managing Director Subir annual capacity of 15,000 units in Chakroborty and Director Au- Hooghly district’s Dankuni. tomotive Arun Mittal during the The company has fixed a sales launch of “Exide Neo”, in Kolka- target of 10,000 units, and ex- ta on Oct 16, 2019. (Photo: Kun- pects the new vertical to add tal Chakrabarty/IANS) B-16 | Friday, November 1, 2019 www.WeeklyVoice.com

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