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PUBLISHED FROM DELHI & KOLKATA VOL. 4, ISSUE 188 | Wednesday, 11 July 2018 | Kolkata | Pages 16 | Rs 3.00 NO HALF TRUTHS pNIFTY 10,947.25 (+94.35) pSENSEX 36,239.62 (+304.90) pDOW JONES 24,916.39 (+139.80) pNASDAQ 7769.77 (+12.65) pRUPEE/DOLLAR 68.62 (+0.10) pRUPEE/EURO 80.41 (+0.29) qGOLD/10GM 31,380 (-270.00) qSILVER/K 40,650 (-100) NEET: BENGAL ANDHRA PRADESH CRISTIANO I DON’T SEE STUDENTS HOPEFUL TOPS EASE OF RONALDO LEAVES MYSELF AS A AFTER MADRAS HC DOING BUSINESS REAL MADRID FOR VICTIM: SUNNY RULING PG3 RANKING PG12 JUVENTUS PG15 LEONE PG16 Maneka says MORE THAN ANY OTHER STATE IN THE COUNTRY assets gifted to JU V-C, Pro V-C wives should State govt implemented maximum decide to resign not be taxed OUR CORRESPONDENT number of social schemes: Mamata KOLKATA: Jadavpur Uni- NEW DELHI: Women and versity Vice-Chancellor Child Development Minis- AMITAVA BANERJEE She stressed on the need to the Enclave dwellers is under- Suranjan Das and Pro Vice- ter Maneka Gandhi has asked make available all benefits to the way,” stated Banerjee. Chancellor Pradip Ghosh Finance Minister Piyush Goyal DARJEELING: Chief Minister far-flung areas bordering Ban- She cautioned the people announced their decision to to suitably amend the Income- Mamata Banerjee said the Tri- gladesh, where people from the residing in those areas and said: resign before leaving the uni- tax Act so that assets gifted to namool Congress government Enclaves are also residing. “There are some who want to versity campus on Tuesday wives and daughters-in-law in the state has implemented The Chief Minister attended create a divide between you all. evening. were not taxed. the maximum number of social a government programme fol- Do not fall into the trap.” “I will tender my resigna- She has asked for the schemes in the country. lowed by an administrative The Chief Minister asked tion after meeting Governor amendment of Section 64 of Speaking at a meeting here review meeting at Changra- the Central government depart- Keshari Nath Tripathi who the legislation, according to in Cooch Behar district to bandha along the Indo-Ban- ments including Customs to happens to be the Chancellor which if a man gifts an asset to review the progress of various gladesh border in Cooch Behar work hand-in-hand with the of the university on Wednes- PIC/MPOST his wife and the asset results in social schemes and develop- on Tuesday. Changrabandha Development day. It is not possible for me some income to the wife, the ment projects, she added: “We Addressing the gathering Authority. “The Centre and to run the administration them also visited Education income will be added to the have implemented maximum at Changrabandha, the Chief state should work together for like this,” Das said. minister Partha Chatterjee taxable income of the man. number of social schemes for Minister stated that the area is the development of the people. He also told reporters on the same day. Gandhi said that due to the development of different strategically very important as This is not a place for politics that he and Pro Vice-Chan- A source in the Higher the provision, husbands and category of people, which will it is a land port too. but for the development of the cellor Ghosh had differed Education department had fathers-in-law are apprehensive not be found in any other state. “We have formed a Chan- masses,” she stated. with the Executive Com- said that the V-C had told to transfer assets to women in Once again, Bengal is showing grabandha Development She asked the North Bengal mittee (EC)’s decision to the minister that he found it their families because they fear the way to the entire nation.” Authority, police station and Development Department to bring back the admission difficult to run the adminis- that income accruing from the The Chief Minister fur- customs here. Many of the build lodging facilities in Chan- test. Ghosh too said that he tration of the varsity, because asset will ultimately become a ther added: “We have plenty of Enclave areas live here,” she grabandha in order to encour- would resign. of the ‘undemocratic man- burden on them. social schemes like Kanyashree, stated. age people to visit the area The V-C for the past few ner’ in which a section of the The provision to tax the Yuvashree, Sabuj Sathi etc. from Banerjee stated that a his- under Mekhligunj sub-division. days have given enough indi- students has been continuing gifted assets was initially for- which people can get immense toric agreement had been inked The Chief Minister inau- cations of being under tre- their agitation. mulated in the 1960s under facilities for better life.” between India and Bangladesh gurated numerous projects mendous pressure and after After relentless protest the assumption that wives and Banerjee stated that 6 lakh thereby resolving the 60-year- including a 33/11 KV sub-sta- meeting the Chancellor last against the authorities, the daughters-in-law would nor- unemployed youth were given long Enclave impasse. tion in Cooch Behar; police Friday, he had expressed his students of Jadavpur Uni- mally not have any indepen- skill training and 2 lakh youth “I fail to understand what stations at Mathabhanga, Sitai desire to step down. versity finally succeeded in dent taxable income. would undergo training in the previous governments were and Toofangunj; fire station at The Governor according their demands when the uni- “However, today with the jute sector. “We have built doing for 60 years. Finally, our Sitalkuchi; MRI unit at Cooch to sources had requested versity decided to go back women leaving an indeli- 25 lakh houses under various government emerged as the ray Behar hospital; 40 km of met- Das not to take any decision to the earlier system of giv- ble mark in every field, the schemes and have handed over of hope for these people. The alled road in the Enclave areas with immediacy. Ghosh had ing 50-50 weightage to Class Act seems to have an adverse land documents to many,” she process for building houses, and 24 Anganwadi centres in accompanied Das during his 12 marks and the entrance Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at a meeting in Cooch Behar PIC/MPOST effect,” she added. added. roads and providing ration to different blocks of the district. visit to the Governor. Both of exams. Detailed report on P3 In today’s Stricter law that may send Heavy rains continue to lash Mumbai, rail services hit MUMBAI: Torrential rain continued to lash mal life. Suburban services were suspended were delayed or cancelled, officials said. The paper the metropolis and its neighbouring areas on a section of the Western Railway (WR) downpour flooded many roads and streets child rapists to the gallows for the second day on Tuesday, disrupting due to waterlogging on tracks, and several in low-lying areas of the city and its adjoin- ... railway services and badly affecting nor- long-distance and inter-city express trains ing districts of Palghar and Thane. See P6 CITY MPOST BUREAU Bill and the Union NIGERIAN WOMAN HELD FOR SMUGGLING 3 Cabinet is expected NEW DELHI: to give its nod to NATION The Criminal Law the draft bill soon, a WHATSAPP SHARES ‘EASY TIPS’ 5 (Amendment) Bill, Home Ministry offi- 2018, which provides cial said. EDIT for stringent pun- The proposed bill DEMOCRATISE DIGITAL SPACES 8 ishment including stipulates stringent the death penalty for punishment for per- INTERNATIONAL those convicted of raping girls below petrators of rape, particularly of girls XI PLEDGES BILLIONS TO ARABS 10 the age of 12 years, will be introduced below 12 years. The death sentence has in the monsoon session of Parliament been provided for rapists of girls under BUSINESS beginning July 18, officials said on 12 years, the official said. TCS Q1 PROFIT JUMPS 23% 12 Tuesday. The minimum punishment in case The amendment bill, once approved of rape of women has been increased SPORT by Parliament, will replace the Criminal from the rigorous imprisonment of Law (Amendment) Ordinance promul- seven years to 10 years, extendable to INDIA EYE TOP ODI SPOT 15 gated on April 21, following an outcry life imprisonment. According to the over the rape and murder of a minor draft bill, in case of rape of a girl under girl in Kathua in Jammu and Kash- 16 years, the minimum punishment Speaker tells MPs to end ‘cycle mir and the rape of another woman in has been increased from 10 years to 20 Unnao in Uttar Pradesh. years, extendable to imprisonment for of interruptions’ in House The Home Ministry has prepared rest of life, which means jail term till the draft Criminal Law (Amendment) the convicts’ “natural life”. NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Monsoon session next week, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan READY FOR THE FINAL PUSH? has in an emotional letter to parliamentarians said that the “cycle of interruptions” in Parlia- ment would continue endlessly if MPs justify disruptions by citing the conduct of other par- ties in the past. Reminding MPs of their “moral responsibility”, Mahajan urged them to ensure smooth functioning of the House and said, “time has come for us to introspect and decide what is the way forward and ideal image for our Parlia- ment and democracy”. The task of protecting and keeping intact the prestige and sanctity of Parliament, the “sacred temple of democracy”, is a collective responsibil- ity, she said in the two-page letter. “From my experience, I can say that people observe the performance of their representa- tives very keenly and media also present to the people the detailed report of their performance in Parliament and Parliamentary constituency,” England’s Harry Kane, right, plays a game of tag with England’s Kieran Trippier See P14 Mahajan said. MPOST ALL 12 BOYS AND COACH RESCUED FROM THAI CAVE Heroic divers beat the odds to pull off miraculous rescue MAE SAI: The final five -mem practice and got trapped when with water. bers of a young football team heavy rains caused flooding Authorities mulled ideas were rescued from a flooded forcing to take shelter on a such as drilling holes into the Thai cave on Tuesday after muddy ledge. mountain or waiting months spending 18 harrowing days They spent nine days in until monsoon rains ended and trapped deep inside, complet- darkness until two British div- they could walk out, with the ing an extraordinary against- ers found them, looking gaunt rescue chief at one point dub- the-odds rescue mission that but otherwise offering smiles bing the efforts to save them captivated the world. coach have been extracted to the divers and appearing to “Mission Impossible”. Elite foreign divers and from the cave,” the SEALs said be in remarkably good spirits. With oxygen levels in their Thai Navy SEALs extracted the in a Facebook post, referring to But the initial euphoria chamber falling to dangerous final batch of four boys, plus the boys by the name of their at finding them dissipated as levels and monsoon rains threat- the 25-year-old coach, Tues- football team. authorities struggled to devise ening to flood the cave above day afternoon via a treacher- The boys, aged from 11 to a safe plan to get them out, the ledge where the boys were ous escape route that required 16, and their coach, ventured with the shelf more than four sheltering, rescuers decided on them to squeeze through nar- into the Tham Luang cave in kilometres (2.5 miles) inside the least-worst option of having row, water-filled tunnels. mountainous northern Thai- the cave and the labyrinth of divers escort them out through “All 12 ‘Wild Boars’ and land on June 23 after football tunnels leading to them filled the tunnels. AGENCIES 2 mp around town MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 11 July, 2018 Here’s listing the benefits of cocoa

Apart from its delicious flavour, Cocoa is an important ingredient for mankind. Besides acting as an antidepressant, it is helpful in treating innumerable physiological problems

ocoa, the brown coloured powder is truly 4Cocoa is full of high amount of flavonoids loids which enhances breathing flow and cures a natures miracle, feel experts who also which makes it a great source of antioxidant. Cocoa chronic allergies. Cocoa powder soothes the say that it is full of abundant goodness even has better antioxidant content than green tea. breathing process and brings relief to those suffer- and health benefits and is one of the best Flavonoid helps maintain a healthy brain. It has ing from breathing problems like asthma. Cmedicinal foods available to man. a neuroprotective benefit and enhances memory 4Cocoa powder is known for its healthy and learning. goodness. It is really good for heart health and Experts list down many benefits of cocoa. 4Cocoa powder contains high level of alka- prevents fatal blood clots from blocking the blood vessels. Hence, avoiding severe cardiac problems. The flavonoid in cocoa beans lowers blood pres- sure and improves the elasticity of veins and blood vessels. The antioxidants in cocoa cause stimula- tion of nitric oxide and control the pressure of blood vessels. 4Cocoa is great for your skin. That is the reason why cocoa is highly used for making skin enhances the bowel function and provides relief care products. It’s not just the amazing smell and from gastrointestinal discomfort. the flavour but the presence of immense healthy 4Cocoa helps control diabetes and also assists goodness. Flavanol present in cocoa decreases with the treatment. Cocoa based products are the hazardous effects of ultraviolet rays and also advised to be included in the daily diet to improve reduces scaling and roughness of the skin. Cocoa the insulin resistance and level of glucose in the enhances the skin elasticity, density and brings body. Cocoa has hypocholesterolemic and hypo- healthy glow to the skin. glycemic effects. There is a reduction in LDL cho- 4Cocoa powder is also considered to provide lesterol, glucose level, and triglycerides in the cancer curing benefits. Used particularly in the blood. Cocoa increases insulin sensitivity and cure of prostate and colon cancer. Cocoa powder hypermetabolism of glucose. prevents the development of cancer cells, it also 4Consuming cocoa helps release stress. Cocoa protects the growth of healthy cells. Cocoa powder can help uplift your mood and deal with sud- clearly demonstrates anti-proliferative properties den upsurges of mood swings. Its antidepressant to cure cancer with the help of procyanidins and property helps to relieve mental exertion. Its anti- flavonol. Cocoa is indeed a boon. depressant effect facilitates certain physiological 4Cocoa also helps in fighting constipation. It processes, which helps in elevation of mood. IANS Audio collection of Tagore’s letters released Babies given solid food OUR CORRESPONDENT IT IS REALLY interesting to note that Rabi- sleep better than others ndranath Tagore had written 1416 letters to the women he came in contact during his long LONDON: Babies given solid food The second group, while con- introduced early slept longer and life. A unique audio collection of these letters, along with breast milk from three tinuing to breastfeed, were asked to woke less frequently than those containing 76 CDs, was released by the Presi- months sleep better than those who introduce solid foods to their infants’ infants who followed standard advice dent Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan are solely breastfed, according to diet from the age of three months. to exclusively breastfeed to around six recently. He wrote letters to his wife Mrinalini a study. Parents completed online ques- months of age. Differences between Debi, his daughters Madhurilata, sister in law The study by King’s College Lon- tionnaires every month until their the two groups peaked at six months, Kadambini Debi and Lady Abala Bose, wife of don and St George’s University of baby was 12 months, and then every with the early introduction group Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose among others. London in the UK found that babies three months up to three years of age. sleeping for a quarter of an hour (16.6 Famous cinema and theatre personality introduced to solid foods early, slept Of the parents of 1,303 infants minutes) longer per night (almost 2 Soumitra Chattopadhyay has given life to the longer, woke less frequently at night who took part in the study, 94 per hours longer per week), and their letters by reciting them in his inimitable style and suffered fewer serious sleep prob- cent (1,225), completed the three- night waking frequency decreased and pronunciation. The pack has been pub- lems, than those exclusively breast- year questionnaire – 608 from the from just over twice per night to 1.74. lished by Bhavna Records and Cassette. This is fed for around the first six months. exclusive breastfeeding group, and Feedback about maternal wellbe- for the first time the unedited letters published The population based randomised 607 from the early introduction of ing showed that sleep problems were by Visva Bharati have been brought to life. clinical trial involved 1,303 exclu- food group. reported less frequently in the group Tagore’s letters written to important personali- sively breastfed three-month-olds The study found introducing solids before six months. ties including Albert Einstein, Ludwig from England and Wales who that infants in the “The results of this research Wittgenstein, Sig- were divided into two groups, group who had support the widely held parental mund Freud, according to the research solids view that early introduction of sol- Bertrand Rus- Release of Chithipatra by the President Ram Nath Kovind published in the jour- ids improves sleep,” said Professor sell, TS Elliot nal JAMA Pediatrics. Gideon Lack from King’s College are treasures written to Maduri- It is interesting to note that he never One group fol- London. because of high lata who died pre- wrote a single letter to Sarala Debi Chaud- lowed standard “While the official philosophy and maturely, and eight hurani, his niece, who was also the edi- infant feeding guidance is that start- lucidity with letters to Abala tor of Bharati Patrika, a well-known advice and were ing solid foods won’t which the poet Bose. Also, 99 letters were magazine of those days. He had written to encouraged to make babies more likely had expressed written to Kadambini Debi, wife of Jyotirin- 29 women with whom he came in contact. exclusively breast- to sleep through the night, himself. dranath Tagore. Kadambini had great influence About the letters, Tagore had earlier said that feed for around six this study suggests that this His letters written in Bengali have been on young Rabi. Tagore had written 267 letters there are many priceless gifts in this world but months. advice needs to be re- translated to several languages. Tagore followed to Ranu Adhikari who later became Lady Ranu the value of a letter is no less. It gives enormous examined in light a much simpler style while addressing his rela- Mookrjee. He had arranged Ranu’s marriage pleasure to the recipient. The letters reflect of the evidence tives and acquaintances. with Sir Biren Mookerjee. Tagore used the pen human bondage and take the writer and the we have gath- Rabindranath had written 36 letters to name Bhanusingha or Bhanu to address Ranu. recipient to a different mental plane. ered,” said his wife Mrinalini Debi and 115 letters to his Besides this, he had written 336 letters to Indira The rare collection will be preserved by Lack. PTI daughter in law Pratima Debi. Five letters were Debi, who was his niece. Tagore lovers globally. Flavours in e-vapours VIT students get dream offers attracting smokers FLAVOURS in e-vapours are attracting and retaining smokers into the vaping cat- during campus selection egory, a US-based study has found. The findings suggest that the major- ity of e-vapour product users, who had switched from smoking cigarettes to using vaping products, are shown to have increasingly likely initiated vaping with non-tobacco flavours, and to have tran- sitioned from tobacco to non-tobacco flavours over time. “The results show that non-tobacco flavours, especially fruit based flavours, are being increasingly preferred to tobacco flavours by adult vapers who have completely switched from combustible cigarettes to vapour products,” said lead This was followed by dessert/pastry fla- author Christopher Russell, Deputy Director vours at 68.5 per cent while tobacco and men- of Centre for Substance Use Research (CSUR). thol flavours ranked as the fifth and sixth most For the study, published in the Harm popular currently used flavours respectively. Reduction Journal, the researchers assessed The researchers also looked at the flavour the first flavour and current e-vapour product first time users typically used when starting OUR CORRESPONDENT flavour used by 20,836 adult frequent vapers. to vape. Institute of Technology campus, Rs.21.5 lakhs per annum to recruitment. This process will be stipend ranging from Rs.10,000 The researchers found that nearly 16,000 The proportion of first vaping product pur- recently. seven students. followed by the visit of dream to Rs.45,000. Intel has recruited had completely switched from smoking to chases that were fruit-flavoured increased from hree IT companies – The highest super dream The campus recruitment companies (IT and core) that 147 M.Tech. students for intern- vaping, while 5,000 were dual users who were 17.8 per cent, of first purchases made before Microsoft, DE Shaw & offer of Rs.39 lakhs per annum process of super dream com- offer more than Rs.5 lakhs per ship this year. smoking and using e-vapour products. 2011, to 33.5 per cent between June 2015 and Co. and PayPal – have since VIT inception was given panies (CTC of more than annum. 487 companies were In the study the most popular currently June 2016, the researchers said. together recruited 16 by Microsoft to eight students. Rs.10 lakhs per annum) would M.Tech. internship place- involved in the recruitment pro- used e-vapour flavours in the US were fruit/ Tobacco-flavoured first purchases almost Tcandidates with super dream DE Shaw & Co. recruited one continue till the first week of ments for the 2019 graduation cess last year, while more than fruit beverage, where up to 82.9 per cent of halved during this time from 46.0 per cent pre- offers during the slot-1 campus student with a dream offer of August, and more than 30 batch took place in June, with 500 companies are expected to sampled users reporting regular purchase and 2011 to 24.0 per cent between 2015-2016, they placements for the 2019 B.Tech. Rs.33 lakhs per annum while companies in this category are 60 companies recruiting 507 visit VIT for the recruitment use of vape liquids in this category. added. IANS graduating batch, at the Vellore PayPal gave a dream offer of expected to visit VIT for their M.Tech students with internship exercise till May 2019.

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“MILLENNIUM POST”, Printed & Published by Jaiyendra Kumar Sharma on behalf of Front Row Media Pvt. Ltd. and printed at Aaj Kaal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., BP-7, Sector-V, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata - 700 091 and published from Tivoli Court 1A, Ballygunge Circular Road, Block-A, Flat-94, 1st Floor, Kolkata-700 019. Editor: Durbar Ganguly, Executive Editor: Arya Rudra. Email: [email protected], [email protected]. For marketing, contact: 9836292306, 9830532306. For editorial, call: 9836072100 city 3 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 11 July, 2018 mp JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY BOWS TO HUNGER-STRIKE AS SURANJAN DAS & PRADIP GHOSH ANNOUNCE RESIGNATION Bhangar overhead wire Students win, admission test to return project nears completion PIC/MPOST OUR CORRESPONDENT to be taken to a nearby private notified on Wednesday. The EC hospital for treatment. Hospi- affirmed its faith in the teachers KOLKATA: At the cost of V-C tal sources informed that their of the university and requested Suranjan Das and Pro V-C Pra- condition is now stable. full cooperation from them in dip Ghosh announcing their It may be mentioned that the admission process. resignation, the week-long the V-C and Pro V-C had It may be mentioned that impasse at Jadavpur Univer- joined voices to urge the stu- the faculty members of all the sity watered down on Tuesday, dents to withdraw their six departments had decided with the Executive Commit- hunger-strike. to stay away from the admis- tee (EC) deciding to revert to Turning down their pleas, sion process in protest against holding admission tests for general secretary of Arts Fac- the varsity’s earlier decision to six Humanities subjects at the ulty Students’ Union Debraj scrap tests on July 4. undergraduate level. Debnath had said: “There is The marathon EC meet- Majority of the students no question of withdrawing ing was held in two phases on of the varsity had been agitat- our fast until the EC scraps Tuesday and lasted for nearly ing for the last few days, with the marks-only criteria for the six hours. it escalating to a hunger-strike admission process and brings The decision to hold the EC since July 6. The students, how- back the admission tests.” meeting was taken after a letter ever, have refused to withdraw The EC, the highest deci- from Governor Keshari Nath their strike completely, without sion-making body of the Tripathi, the Chancellor of the getting a clear picture of the PICS/AMIT DATTA varsity, has empowered the varsity, reached Suranjan Das modalities of the EC’s decision. Registrar and Faculty of Arts on Monday evening, urging the A senior official of JU said Secondary or equivalent exam- test will be taken into account Earlier in the day, five of the Dean to decide on the modali- latter to take necessary steps as PRITESH BASU Reaching out to the peo- on Tuesday that a certain per- ination and a certain percent- before preparing the final merit 20 students who were part of ties of the admission test, the per the statute of the university ple to make them understand centage of marks in Higher age of marks in the admission list for admission. the hunger strike fell ill and had dates of which are likely to be to resolve the stalemate. KOLKATA: Negating the about the benefits of the project effects of Bhangar issue over was a crucial part of the special CM IN COOCH BEHAR setting up of the power-grid drive, besides the work of set- sub-station, the state govern- ting up the towers and laying Nigerian woman held for smuggling ment’s special drive has almost of wires. ensured completion of the lay- There was a need to set ing of 41.2 km overhead elec- up 166 towers to lay the 41.2 contraband inside her private parts tric wires from Subhasgram km long overhead wires from to Sonakhali, that will benefit Subhasgram to Sonakhali. OUR CORRESPONDENT was found in her private parts. around 2.5 lakh residents of Installation of 164 towers was The investigating officers are North and South 24-Parganas. completed six days ago and the KOLKATA: A Nigerian woman was questioning the woman after she The special drive was taken work to set up the last tower detained at Kolkata Airport on Mon- was released from the hospital. up following a direction of had started on July 4. day night, with drugs that she had Dilip Srivastava, Zonal Director Chief Minister Mamata Baner- Now, the project is near- concealed inside her private parts. of NCB, said that they are probing jee in March and the project ing completion and the laying Narcotics Control Bureau into the incident and trying to iden- that had been pending for the of the overhead wires is also (NCB) is likely to arrest the Nige- tify other members of the racket. past two and half years has almost complete. rian national, David Blessings, soon In another incident, the NCB been executed in a time period It may be mentioned that and she would be produced before officers have arrested four more of just three months. out of the 41.2 km, the laying of the Barasat Court on Wednesday. persons, including two women and According to a senior offi- 19 km overhead wires has been NCB officers intercepted the an employee of a private airline, on cial of the state government, completed in the past three woman when she reached Kolkata charges of their involvement with an the project is a crucial one as months. This comes when the on a private flight at around 7.20 pm inter-state ganja supplying racket. its completion was essential work had been pending for the on Monday. All four – Mithu Roy (34), for better power supply to vast past two and a half years. As of now, the investigating offi- PIC/MPOST Trishna Biswas (38), Gopal Nayak areas in both North and South It may be mentioned that cers have got 20 LSD blots and 12 (25) and Sunny Hela (26) – were 24-Parganas. But for certain the laying of wires covering the grams of cocaine. She had carried The investigating officers then arrested on Tuesday. Sunny is a reasons, it had not become pos- last stretch of 7.2 km was car- the same inside her private parts took her to a private hospital in Salt helper and was working with the sible to carry out the work in ried out in full swing and the and as per the preliminary inves- Lake for medical test. An X-ray scan private airline. He used to supply full swing. project is nearing completion. tigation, she was supposed to pass of her lower abdomen was carried “x-ray checked” tag for baggage to It has only become possi- With completion of the the consignment to someone in the out in the hospital. Since the doctors the three others. ble after gaining confidence of project, there will be supply of city itself. couldn’t come to a conclusion after Using the tags, they used to the people in the area and the power from Sonakhali 132/33 After the woman took out the going through the X-ray report, USG avoid scanning while checking in administration, with help of KV sub-station to 33 KV sub- LSD blots and cocaine from her pri- test was also carried out. for flights. The investigating agency the district level officials, made station at Jibantala, Gosaba, vate parts, she was feeling uneasy, In the medical tests, it was found came to know about Sunny after around 400 people understand Dighirpar in South 24-Parga- which led to the suspicion of the that there is a thin white material interrogating the three others, who in the past three months that nas. At the same time, there will investigating officers. She later con- inside her private parts and after were arrested when they were trying laying of the overhead wires is also be transmission of power fessed that there are more contra- consulting with doctors, the inves- to smuggle ganja to Port Blair, Anda- the “need of the time” to ensure to 33 KV sub-station at Sar- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the administrative review meeting in Cooch Behar band drugs inside her private parts. tigating officers suspect the same to man and Nicobar Island. They had that people can lead a better beria and Jaliakhali in North on Tuesday PIC/MPOST But it was not possible to take them be the material that was used to wrap collected ganja from different places, life in different parts of the two 24-Parganas. It will benefit 2.5 out. the drugs. But no more contraband including Odisha and Dum Dum. districts. lakh people. Sobhandeb’s poetry book Govt mulls use of bio-fertilisers Police seize unidentified drone AAI calls for better cab to be released today to boost plant productivity near Indo-Bangla border management at airport OUR CORRESPONDENT PIC/MPOST KOLKATA: The state government is keen on increasing of productivity of various plants by administering bio-fertilisers and other manures, which will be fruitful for the plants. The Biotechnology department has already formed committees for the smooth PIC/MPOST implementation of various projects taken KOLKATA: Poet Joy Goswami and up by the department. Scientists and AMITAVA BANERJEE Bratya Basu, state IT minister, research fellows are conducting researches will release a poetry book by state on bio-fertilisers about how they can be DARJEELING: At the time when Chief Minister Mamata used to increase the productivity of various Banerjee is visiting the districts of North Bengal, an OUR CORRESPONDENT representatives of several munic- Power minister Sobhandeb Chatto- plants and vegetables. They will also save unidentified drone flew into Tawajot near the Indo- ipalities around the airport. padhyay. The book will be released people from the toxic substances used in Bangladesh border in the Siliguri sub-division, thereby KOLKATA: The Airports “Our discussion dealt with at a function at Press Club on July chemical fertilisers. sending security agencies into a tizzy. The drone was later Authority of India (AAI) has issues regarding development 11. ‘Anubhab’ contains 78 poems in It has been learnt that researches are and Purulia. It may be mentioned that seized by the police. urged the Bidhannagar City of Kolkata Airport, including being conducted to examine how a par- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had laid “On Monday night, residents of Tawajot spotted a Police to regulate and streamline improvement in passenger facili- Bengali, written by Chattopadhyay ticular plant can give fruits three times a a lot of stress to improve the standard of drone hovering around the area. They informed us and the movement of yellow taxis ties and amenities,” Dikshit said. over the years. year. Likewise, productivity of many other life for the farmers in rural areas. She had we recovered the unidentified drone. The area is 5 km and the app cabs to reduce the The AAI proposed a fly- He is known as a poet and a singer fruit trees and vegetables plants would be announced lots of new projects in this away from Bangladesh (aerial distance). We have ini- waiting time of passengers, after over of around 2.8 km length among his close friends. He started increased through various means, which regard. tiated an investigation,” stated a police officer of Phan- they land at Kolkata Airport. from Kaikhali to Nagerbazar, to writing poems from his college and will be more conducive for these plants The scientists will also conduct “tissue sidewa police station. The Airport Advisory Com- decongest traffic congestion in to grow. culture” as a part of their research work in Other security and intelligence agencies have also mittee (AAC) meeting of Kolk- and around the airport. Sources university days in the early 1970s. According to sources, the state govern- the district level to increase the produc- been informed about the drone, which is believed to have ata Airport was held on Monday, in the AAI said that Roy had This will be his first book. ment has a plan to open a unit at all the dis- tivity of plants. It has been seen that the been operated from Bangladesh. CID and BSF personnel under the chairmanship of MP assured to take up the matter It may be mentioned that Chatto- tricts, to provide technical assistance to the vegetables and fruits that are supplied into visited the spot and interrogated the residents. Saugata Roy and was con- with the concerned department padhyay has sung a song and acted farmers on increasing the productivity of various markets in the city, are often found On Tuesday, the CM’s security cordon was breached vened by Atul Dikshit, Airport and make arrangements for fea- in Abar Basanta Bilap, a Bengali what they produce. to be unhealthy. twice. En route to Changrabandha, an elderly farmer, Director. sibility study in this regard. The department is committed to ensure It also affects human health as various breaking the security cordon, rushed at her cavalcade at “The drivers of yellow taxis “Traffic management, wid- movie which will be released soon. that the people can get vegetables, fruits chemical fertilisers rich in toxic substances Gosla More and handed over a letter to her. In the letter, have a tendency to take over the ening of Kaikhali-VIP Road, “Poetry has been my passion and I and others foodgrains free from toxic sub- are often administered to the plants to aug- Rajen Rai, the farmer, requested the CM to resolve the entire pick up lane at the airport improvement of drainage sys- have been writing poems from my stances at the markets. ment the productivity. drinking water problem of the Paharpur area. arrival level, resulting in con- tem, beautification of approach college days. I am a lover of nature The department is also contemplating The department will also carry out In another incident, a cyclist broke the CM’s security gestion and passengers book- road to airport and most impor- and nature inspires me to write how the productivity of foodgrains and research on increasing the productivity of cordon and got into the CM’s entourage in Changra- ing an app cab have to wait for tantly, bird and animal hazard vegetables could be increased in compara- cattle. The state government will provide bandha, when she was driving towards the venue of the a long time. These yellow taxis management in operational poetry.” MPOST tively unfertile areas of Bankura, Birbhum assistance to those who rear cattle. administrative meeting. flout rules and invade the por- area of the airport, were also tion of the lane meant for Uber discussed in length in the meet- and Ola cabs, to block their way. ing,” a spokesperson of Kolkata It may be mentioned that Airport said. NEET debacle: Bengal students hopeful after Madras HC ruling the AAI had hired ex-defence The airport director updated personnel to manage traffic, but the members of AAC about the OUR CORRESPONDENT to the same incident as their Tamil that the CBSE should conduct re- as they don’t have the author- enhancement in revenue due counterparts. examination or give grace marks to ity to prosecute, no taxi driver to increased commercial facili- KOLKATA: Medical aspirants from Many of these students were anx- the candidates who faced inconve- pays heed to them, an official ties at the airport, shopping & Bengal who had appeared for the ious about their future, after they nience due to the mistakes in the pointed out. retail experience of passengers NEET with Bengali as the medium were deprived in the examination Bengali version of the NEET ques- The meeting was attended by and improvement in ambience of language and had faced difficulties on the basis of the language they had tion paper. representatives of AAI, Airlines, and cleanliness of the airport due to translation errors, are hope- opted for. It was learnt that there It was alleged that neither the CISF, Bidhannagar Police and building. ful of getting grace marks following were around 180 errors in the Centre nor the CBSE had taken any an order passed by the Madras High translation. initiative in this regard, even after Court on Tuesday. According to Tuesday’s judg- Bengal Chief Minister Mamata It has given the order, directing ment, all students who sat for NEET Banerjee wrote to the Union Human CBSE to give 196 grace marks to all in Tamil, will get 196 marks extra Resources Development Ministry, the candidates who had appeared out of 720. The Madras High Court’s urging them for a re-examination. for the examination in Tamil Ver- decision will benefit around 24,000 The candidates in the state had nacular, on account of translational students and will have ramifications been shattered as they could not errors. The Court has also directed for students across the country as the properly attempt the questions. Most the CBSE to publish a revised rank- rankings could be drastically altered. of the questions were allegedly full of ing in 2 weeks. The board will issue a revised errors or were ambiguous. The judgment has raised the hopes ranking list in two weeks and coun- Many have, however, viewed this of the students of Bengal, who had selling for medical course will be sus- as an attempt by the Centre to abol- appeared for the nationwide medical pended till then. ish Bengali language and to ensure entrance examination in their vernac- The future of Bengali medium that students do not opt for Bengali ular language. Around 27,000 Bengali candidates has been hanging in the as the medium of the examination in medium candidates have fallen victim balance. The students have demanded the future years. 4 city mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata |Wednesday, 11 July, 2018 Drug peddling case: US DEA agents BRING IT ON interrogate Chinese nationals

OUR CORRESPONDENT racket. It was on July 4, when KOLKATA: A team compris- a team comprising senior ing officers from Drug Enforce- officers of the CID had ment Administration (DEA), unearthed a factory run by US Department of Justice, on the Chinese to produce nar- Tuesday interrogated the five cotic substances at Naoda in Chinese nationals, who were Murshidabad. Football enthusiasts play as the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018 fever grips the city PTI arrested from Kolkata Rail- The investigating officers of way Station a few days ago, on CID had come to know about charges of their involvement in the factory at Naoda after a drug peddling racket. arresting the Chinese nations Actor Sayantika says happy with her life Criminal Investiga- - Wang Zio Dong, Zeu Gong tion Department (CID) had Hue, Chang Heu, Lee Chand KOLKATA: Actor Sayantika Banerjee had indicated that she is happy with her arrested all five of them on June and Lue Bouk Seoung. Around present life and will concentrate on her work. On a social networking site, 30 and initiated a probe in this 197 kg drug was recovered connection. from them and according to a the actor posted:” I am well” in a clear indication that she wants to forget her Three officers of the DEA police officer, it was worth Rs long-time friendship with actor Joy Mukherjee. Police had arrested actor including one Indian went 39 crore. Sanjoy Mukherjee popularly known as Joy on Saturday on charges of abusing to Bhawani Bhavan, the CID The investigating officers Sayantika Banerjee. He was granted bail by Alipore Court. The incident took headquarters, and interrogated also came to know from locals place on Friday afternoon when the actress was returning home at Southern the five arrested persons, who that the arrested people used are in the custody of the CID to run a factory on a 15-bigha Avenue from the gym. According to police, Mukherjee, who was driving his till July 13. smuggling racket. As there was a have taken them in their cus- gling of drugs that include land saying that they produce car chased Banerjee’s car along the Southern Avenue. After intercepting the Sources said the interro- language barrier, an interpreter tody to get more information methamphetamine and charcoal from jute stick. But it actress car, Mukherjee tried to drag her out from the car. It was alleged that gation continued for around was there to help in smooth from them. amphetamine. As all five of was closed down a few months the accused had beaten up actress’ personal assistant, who was accompany- four long hours and the inves- interrogation. Sources said the arrested them are from Guandong prov- ago. ing her home, as the latter tried to intervene into the matter. Joy had termed tigating officers from the It is learnt that officers of Chinese nationals were asked ince of China, the investigating The CID officers had found US questioned the arrested the Narcotics Control Bureau to reveal the modus operandi officers are trying to unearth some bags in the factory that the entire episode as a ‘personal dispute’ and said that he had been trying to persons to know differ- (NCB) also interrogated all five they had taken up to success- how far they had managed to was suspected to be used for get in touch with the her but she was not responding. MPOST ent aspects of their drug of them and the agency may fully carry on with the smug- spread the tentacles of their packing drugs. Man commits suicide 3 killed after bike Mobile library for book after killing wife collides with car lovers in North Dinajpur OUR CORRESPONDENT OUR CORRESPONDENT to be critical. OUR CORRESPONDENT text books there. “Many stu- A suicide note was recovered from Police said Kishor, Ajay and dents cannot afford to buy KOLKATA: A middle-aged BALURGHAT: Three people Biswajit were close friends and KOLKATA: In an effort to books due to financial prob- man from Howrah hanged the room, where Pathak mentions that in their mid-20s were killed had been residents of Patiram, arouse the interest of read- lems. This will also be of himself after he allegedly killed nobody was responsible for their deaths in a road mishap on Monday 12 km from Balurghat. ing books particularly among immense help to them,” the his wife by slitting her throat. night. The accident took place An eyewitness said Kishor the youth, the state Mass Edu- minister said. The incident took place on the spot who pushed the front The victim’s elder brother at Paranpur on the outskirts of was riding his bike at more cation and Library Services The Library services depart- Danesh Seikh Lane in Howrah’s door from outside. As a result, also told the police that he Balurghat on National High- than 90 kmph when he lost department has introduced a ment is taking a slew of mea- shibpur area on Tuesday morn- the door opened and Pathak’s talked to him over phone on way 512. control at a sharp curve at mobile library in North Dinaj- sures to encourage the young ing. Police said Bablu Pathak, a elder brother was shocked to Monday evening and the vic- Police said on Monday Paranpur and rammed with pur district. generation to visit the libraries tailor by profession was found see him in hanging dead from tim said that he was unwell. night, motorcyclist Kishor into the Maruti. The bike’s han- The mobile library is in the state. hanging from the ceiling fan the ceiling. They immediately He called him several times Hazra (24) collided head on dle broke on impact and the equipped with 1,500 books that There are around 2,480 inside his room, while his wife informed the local police. since Tuesday morning but with a Maruti car at Paran- three flung off the bike. ranges from short stories, nov- hury said. libraries and 300 of them have Papri was found in bed with her When police entered the apart- the calls remained unanswered pur while returning from Bal- They received multiple els, poems, books on cuisine, The mobile library has been closed down. “We have recently throat slit in the adjacent room. ment, they found the woman and then he decided to visit his urghat. Neither he nor his injuries as it was determined sports books, children books christened as Ghare Baire – done a survey on the state The couple used to live in a lying dead in bed with blood younger brother’s house. The pillion riders, Ajay Barman after the post-mortem. and school texts. inspired from the famous novel libraries, conducted by a Gur- government residential apart- all around. air-conditioning machine was (24) and Biswajit Haldar (23), “One of the victims was the The mobile library has been of the same name by Rabindra- gaon-based agency. It has come ment situated on the third floor The investigators recovered on when the police entered the were wearing helmets at the winner of a lottery. They went recently launched by the Min- nath Tagore. to light that people of the age of a building. The matter came a chopper and a knife from the apartment. time of the accident, police Balurghat to receive the prize ister for Mass Education & A senior official of the group of 55 to 60 visit the state to light when Pathak’s elder room, which were later sent for Police also came to know said. A police night patrolling money. Preliminary investiga- Library Services Siddiqullah department said that out of 74 libraries. A number of libraries brother, Shibu Pathak came to forensic examination. Accord- that there was a quarrel vehicle spotted and admit- tion reveals that the trio had Chowdhury at a government gram panchayats (GP) in South do not have toilets and drink- their house to meet the victim ing to a preliminary investiga- between the couple for some- ted them to Balurghat hospi- consumed liquor and the youth programme in Karnajhora. Dinajpur, there is not a single ing water. at around 9.30 am on Tuesday. tion, police suspect that Pathak time due to some financial tal. Kishor died immediately was driving recklessly without “The books will be lent library in 53 GPs. “We have A library in the city has The incident triggered tension had killed his wife and then reasons. Police are investigat- after admission while Ajay wearing a helmet,” said a police out for a period of 15 days strategically chosen this place also been found with no facili- among locals. committed suicide. A suicide ing all possible angles into the and Biswajit died on Tuesday officer. Locals said the road, at to a reader. On the 17th day, so that the readers have access ties of drinking water and toi- He informed the police that note was also recovered from incident. Both the bodies have morning. A car passenger was night, turns into an open track the mobile library will visit to books,” the official said. let. This is not desirable and he knocked on the door for sev- the room where Pathak men- been sent for the post-mortem. also seriously injured and has for youths for reckless driving. the reader’s address. When he The local administra- we are working for develop- eral times but none responded. tions that nobody was respon- A detailed probe has been initi- been undergoing treatment in a Police seized both the car returns the book, he can issue tion is conducting a survey as ing these basic facilities,” an He brought a local resident to sible for their deaths. ated in this regard. hospital. His condition is stated and bike. another new book,” Chowd- there is a demand for school official said. ER GM honours employee Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Conference to Woman killed by develop AYUSH with safety award Engineers opens Virtual Reality Lab speeding bus held at Maulana OUR CORRESPONDENT OUR CORRESPONDENT One of the buses Azad Centre KOLKATA: Virtual Reality KOLKATA: A 35-year-old Laboratory (VRL) of Garden woman was killed after she was failed to control the OUR CORRESPONDENT Reach Shipbuilders and Engi- hit by a private bus near Chiria- speed and hit the neers (GRSE) was inaugurated. more at Barrackpore in North KOLKATA: A unique con- Dr Ajay Kumar, Secre- 24-Parganas on Tuesday. woman while she ference was organised by the tary (Defence Production), Police said the incident was crossing the Independent research ethics inaugurated the VRL at its took place when the woman road society Kolkata at Maulana Park Unit location in Kolk- was taking her child to her Azad Conference Centre to ata. Rear Admiral VK Sax- school on Tuesday morning. create a road map for develop- ena (Retd), CMD GRSE, SS The seven-year-old child also The offending bus was ment of AYUSH in the state. Dogra, Director (Finance), AK received injuries and is admit- seized but the driver had man- The programme was organ- Nanda, Director (Personnel), ted to hospital. aged to flee. ised in association with Vive- Cmde Sanjeev Nayyar, Direc- A police officer said the In two road accidents in kananda Vijnyana Mission tor (Shipbuilding) and other victim, Nitu Gupta, was a Birbhum, one was killed when (VVM), National Ayurveda senior officials of GRSE were local resident. Police came to a motorbike collided head on Students And Youth Asso- present during the inaugural resolution of design issues. dite approvals. know after speaking to locals with a truck at Mohammad ciation (NASYA), Jignasa- programme. Vijayendra, Joint It was raised by the produc- It may be mentioned that that the accident took place Bazar. Paschimbanga, Nationalist Secretary (Naval Systems), tion branch or the vendor. GRSE has developed capabili- because two buses were racing The road remained close Doctors Association (NDA), Department of Defence Pro- Now, the virtual reality facil- ties for in-house design and between each other to get more after the accident. In another Arogya Bharati, Vishwa OUR CORRESPONDENT duction was also present dur- ity also enables fast analyses shipbuilding. passengers. road accident in Birbhum, a Ayurveda Parishad (VAP), All Ram’s sincerity and ing the occasion. of upcoming issues in design It has made considerable One of the buses failed toto collided head on with Bengal AYUSH Doctor Asso- KOLKATA: Harindra Rao, Gen- alertness helped According to a Press com- phases leading to better time contributions to the indig- to control the speed and hit a truck at Abdarpur and it ciation, Yoga And Naturop- eral Manager, Eastern Railway- munique, the design activ- and resource management. enous warship construction the woman while she was claimed the life of one per- athy Awareness Association, honoured an employee, Barister in avoiding an ity in Central Design Office Now 3-D models can be cre- program of the country, which crossing the road. Locals son, who was traveling AYUSH Prachar & Prasar Ram, with Safety Award for his untoward incident was required to be strength- ated in a virtual environment includes state-of-the-art frig- took the woman to a hospi- in the toto. Samiti, Ayurvedic Drug diligent work towards ensuring ened and it often requires for assisting the production ates and corvettes to fast patrol tal where she was declared The driver of the toto also Manufacturer Association of safety in train operations in a helped in avoiding an untow- quick, reliable and accurate teams and customers to expe- vessels. brought dead. received severe injuries. India, National Pharmaceu- high-level meeting on Safety & ard incident. As a result of tical Consultancy Services, Punctuality held at ER HQ on massive ticket checking drive the AYURVEDA Clinic and Tuesday. conducted by Eastern Railway Research Centre. Ram detected a crack in the all over its jurisdiction in June, Amid fears of oil spill from MV SSL Kolkata, There was a proposal to coach of 25657 up at Sealdah altogether 2,28,583 persons were form a joint forum named maintenance pit on May 21 and detected travelling without or as “AYUSH SAMRIDDHI”. alerted authorities. The broken with improper ticket and car- Emphasize was given on the spring was promptly replaced rying unbooked luggage and an Forest Dept looks to ensure minimum damage importance of united posi- by a new one and the coach was amount of Rs 5,37,26,864/- was tive efforts at social level, made fit to run. realised from those offenders as SOUMITRA NANDI such transfer of fuel. They will con- Malay De, which was attended by the oil spill. There is nearly 400 to develop quality of life in His sincerity and alertness fare & fine. duct a survey within two or three concerned agencies like Indian Coast- tonne of furnace oil loaded in the AYUSH sector. KOLKATA: The state Forest depart- days and will set up camps on the guard, Indian Airforce, Kolkata Port affected ship. Dr G P Sarkar, Chairman - e-NIT no.5of 2018-19 ment is taking possible measures to islands in close proximity of the Trust and top officials of the Forest The Kolkata Port Trust has already Allen Group, Shri Tapas Sarkar Office of the Superintending Engineer(A-M)Midnapore(A-M) ensure that damages from the oil spill affected ship. department including SBR director R finalised talks with a Singapore-based -President, Arogya Bharati, Circle, Admn. Buildings, DukBunglow Road, Paschim Medinipur, in water from MV SSL Kolkata, which Following this, they will manually P Saini. company which will be sending a big WB, Dr RD Dubey , President invites e-NIT on behalf of the Governor, W.B, from eligible, caught fire in the Bay of Bengal on transfer the fuel through small boats “It is imperative that some portion of ship for transferring the oil. NDA, Shri M K Sreeprasad, bonafide and resourcefulcontractors/Joint Venture(JV)for Special the night of June 13, can be kept to a with the help of containers and thus the oil will surely spill in the water. How- There are a number of big con- Org. secy, VVM, Dr Sumit repairing of Small hatch type steel barge atSherhati RLI Schemes minimum. remove them. ever, we are taking these measures so tainers from which manual lifting is Sur,President NASYA-WB, within Tamluk (A-M) Division under Non-Plan Programme. “Oil spill from the cargo ship The district magistrate of South that the spill can be kept to a minimum. impossible. Kvj. Suryaprakash Sharma, Details will be available :-https://wbtenders.gov.in. can be a major threat to the ecosys- 24-Parganas will be the nodal officer Apart from being a threat to ecology, A pipeline will be created and oil President ,VAP-WB, blessed Bid Ref no:WBWRDD/SE(AM)MID /eNIT-5/2018-19 tem of the Sunderbans. Hence, we are for the entire operation. river and sea creatures, greater amount from the affected ship will be trans- the conference by their moti- Tender id no. -2018_WRDD_180804_1 taking all possible measures on our “We have also moblised people from of oil spill may mingle with the water ferred to this ship. vational speeches. Bid Submission start date (online) :- 10.07.2018 (6.00 p.m) part to remove as much oil as pos- the adjoining villages, who will help peo- and travel to human habitat area of However, it will take more than 8 It may be mentioned that Bid Submission end date (online) :- 24.07.2018 (2.00 pm) sible from the ship,” a senior official ple from the agencies in this herculean Gosaba and others,” a senior official days for the ship to reach the spot. Bengal has made a significant Bid Opening Date for Technical Bid :26.07.2018 (2.00 pm of the Sunderban Biosphere Reserve task that requires a lot of manpower,” said. The oil spill may also endanger improvement in the Ayush Sd/-( A.K.Pandey ) (SBR) said. the official added. Experts have already stated that hilsa breeding and marine conditions sector. A great of works were Superintending Engineer (A-M) Midnapore(A-M) Circle, Midnapore The Forest department has roped A high-level meeting in this regard it is impossible to tow the ship and around Haldia area in East Midnapore done for the enhancement of in five agencies that are involved in has been chaired by Chief Secretary cargo has to be unloaded to avoid district of Bengal. infrastructure. nation 5 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 11 July, 2018 mp Degree row: DySP PC, Karti get protection Harmanpreet may ‘Delhi being buried under from arrest till August be demoted to constable’s post garbage, Mumbai sinking’ 7; ED opposes bail plea OUR CORRESPONDENT OUR CORRESPONDENT was granted by the applicant, CHANDIGARH: Indian the then Finance Minister, as Women’s T-20 Captain and But the Government is doing nothing, says Supreme Court NEW DELHI: A city court well as other related issues. vice-captain of women’s on Tuesday ordered that for- The agency, in its reply national team Harmanpreet OUR CORRESPONDENT It said that the costs should in a very irresponsible man- mer union minister P Chidam- moved through advocate A R Kaur, who was appointed as a be deposited within two weeks ner? What should happen and baram and his son Karti would Aditya, said it has reached to a deputy superintendent of police NEW DELHI: Delhi is get- from today with the Supreme who shall be held account- not be arrested in the Aircel- bonafide conclusion that under (DySP) in March this year on ting buried under mounds of Court Legal Services Commit- able? They don’t even follow Maxis deal related money laun- anticipatory bail, it will not be the basis of her sporting cre- garbage and Mumbai is sink- tee for being used on juvenile our orders,” the bench asked dering case till August 7, even possible to reach the truth. dentials, may be demoted to ing under water, but the gov- justice issues. Additional Solicitor General A as the Enforcement Directorate Last week, the court had the rank of constable after her ernment is doing nothing, an “The tragedy is that more N S Nadkarni. opposed the former’s anticipa- allowed the ED to place on graduation degree was found anguished Supreme Court said than two-thirds of the States/ The ASG replied that as per tory bail plea. record voluminous docu- to be “fake” by Punjab Police. on Tuesday. UTs in the country have neither the Constitution, the states will The ED opposed the bail ments running into around “As her graduation degree It slapped fines on 10 states bothered to comply with the have to comply with the orders application before special judge 3,600 pages in support of its was found to be fake, Harman- and two union territories for orders passed by the Court, nor of the top court and their offi- O P Saini in its written submis- charge sheet against Karti in preet’s qualification can now be not filing their affidavits on bothered to comply with the cers can be held accountable for sion and sought time to argue the Aircel-Maxis money laun- treated as Class XII. So she can their policies for solid waste directions given by the Min- non-compliance. the matter. dering case. be given the post of constable management strategy. istry of Environment, Forests “The Solid Waste Manage- Following this, the court The court will decide on which matches her educational Expressing its helpless- and Climate Change (MoEF). ment Rules came into force on extended the interim protec- whether to take cognisance of qualification,” said a senior gov- ness over the situation, the top This is not only a tragic state of or about April 8, 2016. We are tion from arrest granted to the charge sheet against Karti ernment official. court lamented that when the of garbage and Mumbai is sink- shadweep and Puducherry for affairs but a shocking state of two years down the line, but we Chidambaram and Karti till on July 31. The government, however, courts intervene, the judges ing. But yet, the government not filing the affidavit despite affairs, particularly since solid are shocked to know that more August 7 following a request The ED has also mentioned is yet to take a final decision are attacked for judicial activ- does not do anything. When earlier directions. waste management is a huge than two-third of the States/ made by their counsel, senior the name of former union min- as the home department has ism, and said what can be done the courts intervene, we are The bench also slapped a problem in this country,” the UTs in the country have not advocates Kapil Sibal and ister Chidambaram at vari- sought comments from the when government of the day attacked for judicial activism. fine of Rs two lakh each on bench said. yet complied with the basic Abhishek Manu Singhvi. ous places in the charge sheet. director general of police on does not do anything or acts in We are given lectures on sepa- “remaining defaulting states/ “Every second day, we are requirement of the Solid Waste The ED, through its special However, he has not been this matter. an irresponsible manner. ration of powers and encroach- UTs” whose lawyers were also attacked for judicial activism. Management Rules, 2016,” the public prosecutors senior advo- arrayed as an accused in the “The file (pertaining to Har- A bench of Justices M B ment of jurisdiction,” it said. not present in the court room Every now and then there is bench said. cate Sonia Mathur and advo- probe report. manpreet) has been sent to the Lokur and Deepak Gupta The bench was annoyed during the hearing, without a statement that courts are It observed that due to the cates N K Matta and Nitesh Besides Karti, the agency DGP office for his comments,” referred to the recent apex after it was informed that naming these states. resorting to judicial activism or loads of garbage in Delhi, peo- Rana, said a strong prima facie has also named Advantage a senior official of the Home court order on the powers of around 13 states and several “One final opportunity is encroaching upon the powers ple were getting infected by case has emerged showing the Strategic Consultancies Pri- Department said. the Delhi government and Union Territories have not given to these States/UTs to of the executive or the legisla- dengue, malaria and chikungu- involvement of the former vate Limited and its directors According to the service Lieutenant Governor and asked yet formulated their policy comply with the laws govern- ture. What should be do when nya, while Mumbai was sinking minister ... (and a) larger con- Padma Bhaskararamana and rules, a candidate has to be a them to inform it by tomor- for solid waste management ing India, failing which we may nobody is working,” it said. under heavy rainfall. spiracy is unfolding from the Ravi Viswanathan, and Chess graduate for the post of DSP row who was responsible for strategy. have to call the Chief Secretary The court observed that The court noted that Hary- investigation conducted so far. Management Services Pvt Ltd in Punjab. clearing of the three “moun- The top court slapped a fine of the concerned States/UTs to when the state governments ana, Jharkhand, Odisha, Naga- Alleging that Chidam- and its director Annamalai The Punjab police during tains of garbage” (landfill sites) of Rs one lakh each on Bihar, inform us why the laws govern- do not obey the laws framed by land, Dadra and Nagar Haveli baram has been “evasive” in Palaniappa in the charge sheet verification of Harmanpreet’s at Okhla, Bhalswa and Ghazi- Chhattisgarh, Goa, Himachal ing India are not applicable to Parliament, how will they care and Andaman and Nicobar his replies, the ED said the filed on June 13 under section testimonials had found her pur in the national capital. Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, these States/UTs,” it said and about the rules. Island have filed their affida- “investigation is being carried 4 (punishment for money laun- graduation degree from Chaud- “You see, Delhi is getting West Bengal, Kerala, Karna- posted the matter for further “What if the government vits with regard to the policy out on the circumstances in dering) of the Prevention of hary Charan Singh University buried under mountain loads taka, Meghalaya, Punjab, Lak- hearing on August 7. does not do any work or acts on solid waste management. which the said FIPB approval Money Laundering Act. (CCSU), Meerut, as “fake”. Shah to meet Nitish in Patna tomorrow EAM listening to only harsh language these days: Swaraj

OUR CORRESPONDENT be the indication that the saf- part of his nation-wide tour to OUR CORRESPONDENT troversy surrounding the issu- with the help she got from and Ambassador had taken ing to only harsh language fron party is ready to address review and strengthen the BJP’s ance of passport to an interfaith the Embassy officials to facil- up this matter. Now we have these days.” NEW DELHI: Amid the the seat sharing issues of its ally preparations for the upcoming NEW DELHI: External Affairs couple in Lucknow. itate her return to India, she spoken to the Foreign Min- Swaraj was targeted by the reported differences between JD(U) and can go for a fresh Lok Sabha elections in 2019. Minister Sushma Swaraj on The Indian passenger got tweeted, “@SushmaSwaraj ister of Indonesia. Even now trolls following the transfer of both allies BJP and JD(U), BJP negotiation. He will also be expected Tuesday said she is listening stranded at Bali airport after Please tell me what actions have our Deputy Chief of Mission Passport Seva Kendra official chief Amit Shah is going to However, the Bihar CM Nit- to address more than 10,000 to “only harsh language” these she left her passport on board been taken for which the whole is in the Foreign Ministry to in Lucknow, Vikas Mishra, for meet Bihar chief minister Nit- ish Kumar dismissed the specu- party workers and office bearers days after an Indian vented the plane and was stopped at issue has been delayed for more resolve this.” allegedly humiliating the inter- ish Kumar during his one day lations and media reports over across the state. The BJP chief’s her anger on social media over the immigration by Indone- than 24 hours? Only beating A Twitter user, taking strong faith couple. visit to the state on Thursday. the ‘rift’ and cleared that his visit to Bihar comes following being stranded at Bali airport sian officials. around the bush for nothing. objection to the stranded pas- Mishra was transferred Shah is scheduled to be party’s alliance with BJP was his one day visit to Jharkhand on in Indonesia. She asked Swaraj for help I’m stranded here.” senger’s complain, asked why from Lucknow to Gorakhpur in Patna for a meeting that is limited to Bihar, a reason why it Wednesday. Out of the 40 Lok Swaraj’s remarks came on Twitter to which the min- Swaraj in her reply, tweeted, she was using harsh language after the couple alleged that he expected to deal with huffy had been fielding candidates in Sabha seats in Bihar, the NDA against the backdrop of being ister responded positively and “Beta -- I understand your against Swaraj. humiliated them when they issues. Meanwhile, the politi- a number of states against BJP. currently holds 33 seats-- BJP viciously trolled on social promised all assistance. anger. We are making all out To this, the minister replied, went to the office with their cal observers feel that this might Shah will be in the state as 22, LJP 6, RLSP 3 and JD(U) 2. media for days over the con- However, not satisfied efforts. Our Consul General “Don’t feel bad. EAM is listen- passport applications. WhatsApp shares DGP: No lapse by UP ‘easy tips’ to spot police in providing fake news, hoax security to Bajrangi OUR CORRESPONDENT the guilty would not be spared. NEW DELHI: Under fire over hoaxes can be checked by the Bajrangi was reportedly fake and provocative messages government, civil society and LUCKNOW: A day after killed by Sunil Rathi, who is being circulated on its platform, technology companies “work- Munna Bajrangi was shot dead lodged in Baghpat jail since July WhatApp on Tuesday began an ing together”. Reiterating the allegedly by another gangster 31 last year, officials said. awareness campaign to help message today, it said: “To fight inside a jail in Baghpat, Uttar On media reports claiming users identify and prevent the fake news, we all need to work Pradesh DGP O P Singh on that Rathi killed the mafia don spread of false information, together - technology com- Tuesday said there was no lapse for calling him ‘chubby’, Prin- hoax messages and fake news. panies, the government and on part of the police force in cipal Secretary (Home) Arvind With rumours on What- community groups. If you see providing security to the mafia Kumar said, “A number of ver- sapp triggering something that’s not don. sions have come out...magiste- lynching in parts LYNCHING true, make people Talking to reporters here, rial and judicial probe is on. It of the country, the CASES aware and help stop he said adequate security was will come in the probe report”. Facebook-owned the spread.” The lat- provided to Bajrangi while Also commenting on a messaging service brought out est campaign by WhatsApp also transferring him from Jhansi couple of photographs show- full-page advertisement in lead- outlines ways to spot false infor- jail to Baghpat, and that the ing Bajrangi being shot on his ing newspapers, first in the mation including identifying transit time between the two head and then on his chest, the series of its user awareness drive, forwarded messages (a feature locations was nearly 12 hours. official said, “It has come to my giving “easy tips” to decide if that will be rolled out start- “There was no laxity on notice. It will be included in information received is, indeed, ing this week), coaxing users part of the UP Police in pro- t h e p r o b e”. true. IT Minister Ravi Shan- to “double check” on informa- viding security to Bajrangi,” The photographs have since kar Prasad had last week asked tion using multiple sources to Singh said. gone viral on social media. for greater accountability from establish authenticity of a news Mafia don Prem Prakash The principal secretary WhatsApp, saying that the gov- or a photograph. Singh, alias Munna Bajrangi, added that the government was ernment will not tolerate any The full-page advertise- was shot dead, hours before he also looking into an application misuse of the platform to spread ments splashed across major was to be produced in a local submitted by Bajrangi’s wife fake messages designed to “pro- dailies also nudged users to court in a case of extorting accusing former MP Dhanan- voke” and “instigate” people. question information that is money from a former BSP leg- jay Singh, gangster Pradeep In response, WhatsApp had meant to instil anger or fear islator, police said. Kumar Singh and some oth- informed the government that and to think twice before shar- The UP DGP said a judicial ers of conspiring to kill her fake news, misinformation and ing such messages. PTI probe was on in the matter and husband. Modi is third most followed leader on Twitter, US Prez Trump leads NEW DELHI: Prime Minis- over the past 12 months, more ter Narendra Modi is the third than five times as many as most followed leader on Twit- Indian Prime Minister Nar- ter after US President Don- endra Modi, with 52 million ald Trump and Pope Francis, interactions, and 12 times as according a report by commu- many as Pope Francis, with 22 nications agency BCW. million interactions. Minister of External Affairs According to Twiplomacy, Sushma Swaraj is the most fol- the heads of state and govern- lowed woman leader in the ment and foreign ministers of world and occupies seventh 187 countries had a presence spot in overall ranking. over 23 million and 17 million macy. It has gone from being on Twitter as of May 18, 2018, “Indian Prime Minister @ followers respectively as per an afterthought to the very representing 97 percent of all NarendraModi takes the third the study. first thought of world leaders 193 UN member states. and fourth spots, with 42 mil- Trump is the most followed and government’s across the “The governments of only lion followers on his personal world leader on Twitter, with globe, as audiences flock to their six countries, namely Laos, account,” the study named Twi- 52 million followers on his @ Twitter newsfeeds for the latest Mauritania, Nicaragua, North plomacy said. realDonaldTrump account and news and statements,” Chad Korea, Swaziland and Turk- Modi’s institutional account Francis has 47 million followers, Latz, Chief Innovation Officer, menistan do not have an official @PMOIndia occupies fourth the report said. Swaraj, who is BCW said. presence on the platform. Even spot with over 26 million fol- also the most followed foreign The study said that Trump the Chinese government’s State lowers and outranks official minister, has over 11 million is personally active on his own Council Information Office Twitter account of the US Presi- followers, the study said. Twitter accounts and his tweets maintains a presence on Twit- dent, @POTUS ranks fifth and Social media has become have generated 264 million ter, Facebook and YouTube,” @WhiteHouse ranks sixth, with a primary conduit of diplo- interactions (likes and retweets) the study said. PTI 6 nation mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 11 July, 2018 Maha CM: Govt closely Downpour brings Mumbai to its knees monitoring situation Rough weather: Dabbawalas suspend work, trains hit; Navy on standby NDRF begins OUR CORRESPONDENT OUR CORRESPONDENT rescue ops for NAGPUR: The Maharashtra MUMBAI: Torrential rain con- government is keeping a close tinued to lash the metropolis people stranded watch on the situation in Mum- and its neighbouring areas for bai and its neighbouring areas, the second day on Tuesday, dis- in rain-hit Vasai especially in Palghar district, rupting railway services and following heavy rains, Chief badly affecting normal life. OUR CORRESPONDENT Minister Devendra Fadnavis Suburban services were said on Tuesday. suspended on a section of the MUMBAI: National Disas- Palghar district has received Western Railway (WR) due to ter Response Force (NDRF) unprecedented rainfall, he said waterlogging on tracks and sev- personnel have launched res- in the Legislative Assembly western railway line has been eral long-distance and inter- cue operations in rain-soaked here. affected, Fadnavis said. city express trains were delayed Vasai taluka in Palghar district The National Disaster Currently, there is a high or cancelled, officials said. neighbouring Mumbai which Response Force (NDRF) and tide (off the coast of Mumbai), The downpour flooded witnessed 240 mm rainfall in the Navy are on standby. The he said, adding that suction many roads and streets in the last 24 hours ended on state disaster management cell pumps are functioning at full low-lying areas of the city and Tuesday morning. is conducting operations on capacity. its adjoining districts of Pal- Many people are stranded the ground, Fadnavis informed The chief minister said an ghar and Thane. People at in various areas of Vasai taluka the House. additional 150 pumps have some places were seen wading and town as water level rose The Palghar districtbeen deployed to drain out rain through waist-deep water. due to extremely heavy rain- administration is on alert and water from flooded areas. The Tulsi lake -- a major fall coupled with a high tide. arrangements are being made “The state administration source of water supply for “An NDRF company has to help the affected people, he is monitoring the situation and the city and its suburbs -- reached Vasai. More person- said. keeping a close watch to ensure overflowed due to the heavy nel will be called if needed,” The chief minister said in people do not face any hard- showers. Palghar district collector Mumbai, waterlogging has ship,” Fadnavis said. Mumbai’s famous tif- Prashant Narnaware said. been reported from 11 places He said if necessary, a holi- fin carriers Dabbawalas, also The collector said Vado- and traffic diverted in three day will be declared for schools suspended their services on dara express is stuck between areas. as the weather department has Tuesday. A man rides his motorcycle through a flooded road at King Circle after heavy downpour, in Mumbai on Tuesday PTI suburban Virar and Nallaso- Due to waterlogging in the predicted very heavy rains for The India Meteorological para stations of western rail- Vasai-Virar area, the suburban the next three to four days. Department (IMD) has pre- Keeping in view the safety heavy water accumulation in rail tracks, the WR terminated Meanwhile, Dabbawalas way due to water-logging on dicted heavy to very heavy rain of passengers, services on the adjoining areas of tracks. Rail and cancelled nine outstation suspended their tiffin deliv- tracks. till Thursday. fast track between Vasai and traffic suspended bet (sic) Vasai trains, he said. ery services due to the rough He said the passengers are In heavy rain: AI Express plane The IMD’s Colaba obser- Virar in Palghar district and Road - Virar. Trains running Arrangements were being weather. being evacuated. vatory (for Mumbai) recorded that of the air-conditioned local between Churchgate & Vasai made to provide snacks and “We did not collect tiffins “Palghar received overshoots runway in Mumbai 165.8 mm rainfall in the trains have been suspended Road with delay,” the WR said water to passengers of the today because of the water-log- extremely heavy rainfall at 240 24-hour period of 8.30 am yes- till the water level on tracks in another tweet. long-distance trains that were ging across the city. Our people mm from 8.30 am yesterday to MUMBAI: A major mishap in a statement. terday till 8.30 am today. recedes, he said. However, the slow track delayed or stopped at various were finding it hard to wade 8:30 am today, which collided was averted on Tuesday after At around 1450 hours, Air The Santacruz observatory, “Services of AC local have services were operational stations, the official said. through knee-deep water on with a high tide,” Narnaware an Air India Express aircraft India Express flight IX213 which records rainfall for sub- been suspended today in view between Churchgate in south The Central Railway’s local their bicycles,” Mumbai Dab- said, adding that water level is overshot the runway while from Vijayawada to Mum- urban Mumbai, reported 184.3 of very heavy rains & water log- Mumbai and Virar. Trains were train services on its main and bawalas’ Association’s spokes- expected to recede by this eve- landing at the Mumbai air- bai while landing on alternate mm rainfall in the same period. ging at/around Nallasopara, running late by 10 to 20 min- harbour lines were running late person Subhash Talekar said. ning. The collector has issued port amid heavy rains. runway 14 due to closure of Since last night, over 200 till further information,” the utes, the railway official said, by 15 to 25 minutes, a CR offi- A Defence spokesper- a requisition order seeking to However, all passengers main runway 27, stopped 10 mm rainfall has been recorded Western Railway (WR) said in adding that pumps were being cial said. son said, “Our (Navy) rescue, use a local college as a tempo- were safe and there was no feet beyond the runway end and this has led to waterlog- a tweet. used to drain out water from Three inter-city express diving and air teams are on rary shelter for the rescued damage to either the aircraft on the paved stopway, the ging on rail tracks, a railway “Water very high from rail tracks. trains were also cancelled, he standby. No assistance has been people. or the runway, the airline said statement said. official said. level at Nallasopara following In view of the flooding on said. sought so far.” Mother donates liver to save son’s life Free treatment for poor Eminence tag for Jio Institute NEW DELHI: On the spe- their small amount of saving cial initiative of Chief Minister had already got exhausted due Dr Raman Singh and Labour to frequent trips to Delhi for drug addicts in Punjab conditional, clarifies HRD Minister Bhaiyalal Rajwade, the Ashwin’s treatment. financial aid worth Rs 14 lakh Meanwhile, when Chief OUR CORRESPONDENT aid from reputed national and OUR CORRESPONDENT The government on Mon- and strategic vision with “clear sanctioned by Union Health Minister Dr Raman Singh was international health organisa- day granted “Institution of Emi- milestones and action plan”. Minister JP Nadda gave new on tour to Koriya district few CHANDIGARH: The Punjab tions, besides engaging with NEW DELHI: After facing huge nence” (IoE) status to IIT-Delhi, “Jio Institute has been life to 4-year-old Ashwin, who months back, Ashwin’s parents government will treat poor drug the NGOs already working to criticism over the selection of IIT-Bombay and the Bengaluru- selected under the greenfield comes from a poor labour fam- met Dr Singh and requested addicts for free at all state-run fight drug abuse. the yet-to-be-established Jio based Indian Institute of Science institutions category. These ily of village Rampur of Koriya for help. de-addiction centres. Singh said he would per- Institute by Reliance Foundation (IISc) in the public sector, and institutions are not there right district. Chief Minister immediately At a high-level meeting of sonally take up the issue with as an “Institution of Eminence”, Manipal Academy of Higher now but where well-meaning The liver transplant surgery sanctioned Rs one lakh 50 thou- civil surgeons, medical super- Prime Minister Narendra Modi the HRD Ministry on Tuesday Education, BITS Pilani and Jio responsible private investment of Ashwin was performed on sand from Sanjeevani Kosh for intendents and principals of the and urge him to intensify Cen- clarified that the tag was con- Institute in the private sector. wants to bring global standards Tuesday in Institute of Liver initial medical examination government medical colleges tre’s efforts to prevent entry of ditional and it would get only The selection of the yet-to- to the country, they should be and Biliary Science, New Delhi. On Nadda’s instructions of the child. Dr Raman Singh today, Chief Minister Ama- drugs and narcotics into Punjab a letter of intent for now. be-established Jio Institute as welcomed,” the HRD Secretary Ashwin’s mother donated her Union Health Ministry imme- wrote a letter to Union Health rinder Singh directed his chief from the adjoining states of Raj- “Right now they will not get one of the six “Institutions of further said. liver for transplant to save life diately sanctioned Rs 14 lakh Minister JP Nadda for financial principal secretary to ensure asthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya the IoE tag, they will just get a Eminence” drew sharp criti- He also said that the three of her son. from Rashtriy Aarogya Nidhi aid for Ashwin’s liver transpar- that necessary funds for free Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. letter of intent. If they are able cism from various quarters with government institutions selected Ashwin’s parents Sunita to the hospital for Ashwin’s ent. In addition, Labour Minis- treatment are immediately The chief minister also to establish themselves in three many questioning the process as IoEs would get funding of Rs Sahu and Rajpal Sahu make liver transplant. Ashwin’s par- ter and Baikunthpur MLA Mr. placed at the disposal of the underlined the need to keep years and meet the expecta- of selection and the motive 1,000 crore each, and the private living as daily wage labourers. ents were hardly making their Bhaiyalal Rajwade has taken the concerned deputy commission- a strict vigil over the nefari- tions of the expert committee, behind it. entities would not be entitled They are overjoyed to see their both ends meet and their child responsibility to look after the ers, an official release said. ous activities of some foreign then they will get the IoE status. The HRD Ministry said that for funding. child hale and hearty. It is note- has had liver disease since birth. further process of child’s treat- Singh said that he would students, especially of African The expert panel will have the it received 11 private proposals The move is part of a scheme worthy that Chief Minister had When doctors told them ment. Rajwade arranged for the sanction funds from the chief origin, who were studying in authority to withdraw the tag if but its panel of experts felt that of the HRD Ministry to select written a letter to Union Minis- about the need for liver trans- accommodation in New Delhi minister’s relief fund, if needed. private institutions, colleges and the institution is not found to only the Jio Institute cleared 20 IoEs -- 10 public and 10 pri- ter JP Nadda and had requested plant of their child, the couple for the poor family for the dura- He directed the Health universities, and were report- be performing up to the mark,” all four specifications -- land vate -- that will enjoy complete the treatment to be done for was extremely stressed about tion of their child’s treatment Department to explore the edly into drug smuggling and HRD Secretary R Subramaniam availability, highly qualified and academic and administrative free of cost. the heavy medical expenses, as there. AGENCIES possibility of seeking financial peddling, the release said. told reporters. experienced core team, funding, autonomy. Yet another Ker HC confirms NATION BRIEFS priest booked over Road to ‘new India’ will go through death sentence rape allegation for techie for girl’s PM TO VISIT GUJARAT ON JULY 20 ‘new north-east’: Rajnath Singh AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Gujarat on July 20 to take part in KAYAMKULAM (KER): A rape, murder various programmes in the state, officials said today. case of alleged rape has been OUR CORRESPONDENT Singh said a “new north- filed against yet another priest east” would emerge through CHENNAI: The Madras High As per the tentative schedule shared by authorities, of a church in Kerala, where a SHILLONG: Union Home better road connectivity and Court on Tuesday confirmed Modi would first dedicate two lakh houses built under string of clergymen are facing Minister Rajnath Singh on information technology, which the death sentence awarded to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana at a function to be held accusations of sexual miscon- Monday said the road to would help realise the eco- a 23-year-old techie by a lower in Valsad town of south Gujarat on July 20 morning. duct, police said on Tuesday. “new India” will go through a nomic potential of the region. court for the rape and murder He would also take part in groundbreaking ceremo- Binu George, a priest of developed and peaceful “new Stating that Prime Minister of a seven-year-old girl here last ny for a water supply project from the same venue, Malankara Orthodox Syrian north-east”. Narendra Modi had a dream of year. A division bench of justices Church, was alleged to have The dream of a “new India” a new India by 2022, he said the S Vimala and Ramathilagam an official said, adding that he would also address raped the parishioner in Alap- would be realised with the north-east needed better road upheld the February 19 order of the people there. After Valsad, the PM would visit puzha district four years ago. vision of a “new north-east”, he connectivity and the region had the Mahila court in neighbour- Junagadh town in Saurashtra region to inaugurate He is currently serving at a said, addressing the concluding recently made some progress in ing Chengalpattu, awarding some projects. He will also perform ground-breaking church under the diocese at meeting of the 67th plenary this area. death penalty to S Dhasvanth, ceremony of several works, including a college. The Koypallikaranma. session of the North Eastern “If we can provide qual- an engineering graduate. PM would also address people at the function, the The victim woman has Council (NEC), a regional ity broadband services in the The bench was dismissing official said. claimed the priest sexually planning body. region, the youth will find Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh cuts a cake to celebrate his an appeal filed by Dhasvanth, assaulted her at the office of the The two-day NEC plenary employment opportunities birthday as Meghalaya Governor Ganga Prasad (Right) and Chief who had challenged the trial 5-YEAR-OLD GIRL GANGRAPED church when she approached session in Meghalaya’s capi- closer home,” he added. Minister Conrad K Sangma look on, in Shillong on Tuesday PTI court order convicting him in him for help to settle some fam- tal Shillong was attended by The senior BJP leader also the rape-and-murder case of the HOSHIARPUR: A five-year-old girl, daughter of a ily dispute in 2014. Union Minister of State (Inde- said this would stop the migra- the NEC should consider set- he said, “The north-eastern seven-year old girl, who was his migrant labourer, was brutally raped by unidenti- In her complaint to the pendent Charge) for Develop- tion of people from the region ting up a Regional Institute for states need to create a condu- neighbour, in February last year. fied men in Dasuya town in this district, police said on police, the woman said she had ment of North Eastern Region to distant places. Skill Development. cive environment for private The crime had triggered a Monday. The girl was admitted to the Civil Hospital, informed the church author- (DoNER) Jitendra Singh, Stressing that the ITIs and Underlining the impor- investments, an atmosphere public outcry and Dhasvanth Dasuya from where she was referred to PGIMER, ities about the incident soon besides the governors and chief polytechnic institutes in the tance of employment and that makes the investors feel had faced the ire of a group Chandigarh, in a critical condition after the incident thereafter, and was promised ministers of the eight north- region should contribute to income generation to coun- safe. It will give a big boost to of women, who assaulted him she would not face any harass- eastern states as members. skill development, Singh said ter insurgency in the region, investments.” when he was brought to the on Monday night, they said. Police said the girl went ment from him in the future. lower court for trial. missing from her house last night at about 10:30 pm However, when the priest According to the prosecu- when there was a power shutdown in the area. The continued to torment her and tion, the convict had lured the family members lodged a missing report with the spread “baseless gossip”, she Rajnath to visit Bangladesh from July 13 girl into his flat at Mugalivak- Dasuya police station late yesterday night. Today, a decided to take legal recourse, kam, using a dog, and strangled passerby noticed the girl lying in an unconscious state police said. OUR CORRESPONDENT check radicalisation of youths by terror- FICN with face value of about Rs 13.66 her to death after raping her. In a major embarrassment ist groups, a Home Ministry official said. lakh have been seized along the border till The convict had then near a railway track. for the clergy, a man from NEW DELHI: Home Minister Rajnath The Rohingya issue is also expected March this year, another official said, add- dumped the body in a travel FOUR DRUG PEDDLERS ARRESTED Pathanamthitta district had Singh will pay a three-day visit to Bangla- to figure in the meeting, the official said. ing fake notes with face value of more than bag and subsequently, burnt it last month accused five priests desh beginning July 13, during which he will Singh will be accompanied by top offi- Rs 68.96 lakh were confiscated last year. on a highway. CHANDIGARH: Four alleged drug peddlers were of the Malankara Orthodox hold discussions on various issues including cials of the Home Ministry and the Border The attacks on BSF personnel by crimi- He was held guilty for arrested on Tuesday in two separate operations in Church in the state of using anti-terror cooperation, attempts by terror Security Force. The delegation will discuss nals based in Bangladesh is expected to be offences under the Indian Penal Haryana’s Sirsa and over 1 kg of heroin was seized his wife’s secret confession to groups to radicalise youths and Rohingya steps to be taken to strengthen the existing flagged by the Indian side during the dele- Code (IPC) and the Protec- from them, police said. The Crime Investigation Agen- blackmail and sexually exploit refugees, officials said on Monday. mechanism to check movement of illegal gation-level talks. Two BSF men were killed tion of Children from Sexual cy (CIA) of Dabwali intercepted a car at a bridge her. The alleged sexual abuse by During the visit, the home minister is immigrants and smuggling of cattle, arms and 122 injured in criminal attacks on this Offences (POCSO) Act. on Hisar road and during its checking seized 1 kg of the priests came to light after an expected to meet Bangladesh Prime Min- and ammunition, narcotics and other items frontier last year. As many as 109 person- Mahila Court judge Justice audio clip of the victim’s hus- ister Sheikh Hasina and discuss various through the porous Indo-Bangla border. nel were injured in 2016, the official said. P Velmurugan, while holding heroin from Parveen Kumar, a police spokesman said. band’s purported conversation bilateral issues. The Indian side is expected to take up The Bangladesh side is expected to raise Dhasvanth guilty, had referred In another case, the CIA arrested three persons after with a church official claiming In his meeting with Bangladesh Home the issue of the continuous inflow of Fake the issue of their nationals being killed or to the sensational Nirbhaya gan- 63 grams of heroin was seized from their car near rape of his wife by the clergy- Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, Singh will Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from across injured in BSF firing along the border and grape-and-murder case in Delhi Panniwala bus stand in Sirsa, he said. men was widely circulated on discuss ways to strengthen the anti-terror the border and the attacks on BSF personnel the illegal transport of drugs into their ter- and said the instant case merited social media. MPOST mechanism between the two countries and by criminals based in Bangladesh. ritory from the Indian side. death sentence. MPOST nation 7 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 11 July, 2018 mp Law Min’s proposal to fast track No language barrier in RS now OUR CORRESPONDENT

NEW DELHI: Keeping his promise, Rajya Sabha Chairman rape courts awaits Cabinet nod M Venkaiah Naidu has made it possible for the members of OUR CORRESPONDENT Cabinet. orous imprisonment of seven the Upper House to speak in In April, the government years to 10 years, extendable to any of the 22 Scheduled lan- NEW DELHI: The Law Min- had issued an ordinance to life imprisonment. guages as the Secretariat has istry has come up with a pro- provide stringent punishment, The measure also provides arranged simultaneous inter- posal to set up “special” fast including death, for those con- for speedy investigation and pretation facilities for five more track courts across India to try victed of raping minors up to trial. The time limit for inves- languages, which include Dogri, rape cases as part of a larger the age of 12 years, amid a tigation of all cases of rape has Kashmiri, Konkani, Santhali scheme to strengthen infra- nationwide outrage over cases been prescribed and has to be and Sindhi. structure for better investiga- of sexual assault and the mur- now completed within two The members would be able tion and swift prosecution in der of minors in Kathua and months. to speak in their own local lan- such cases. Surat and the rape of a girl in The deadline for the com- guage from the Monsoon Ses- in these five languages. Naidu further said, “It was Following discussions Unnao. pletion of trial in all rape cases sion of Parliament which is Conveying his sense of due to this reason that I was with the Home Secretary, the New fast-track courts will will be two months, officials beginning on July 18. importance for promoting keen to have simultaneous inter- Department of Justice in the be set up to deal with such said. A six-month time limit for According to an official the use of mother tongue, the pretation facility for all the 22 Law Ministry has prepared a cases and special forensic kits the disposal of appeals in rape press communiqué, soon after Rajya Sabha Chairman himself scheduled languages. I am glad draft scheme for setting up of for rape cases will be given to cases has also been prescribed. assuming the office, Rajya Sabha inducted the panel of new inter- this is becoming a reality from “special fast track courts” to try all police stations and hospi- New posts of public prose- Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu preters on Tuesday by awarding the coming Monsoon Session rape cases. The Criminal Laws The scheme will include tals in the long term, according cutors will be created and spe- had assured that necessary mea- them certificates of completion of Parliament.” On June 14, the department (Amendment) Ordinance components including to the Criminal Law (Amend- cial forensic kits for rape cases sures would be taken to enable of training and eligibility. Meanwhile, in a first after 66 had informed the Cabinet Sec- amended the IPC, the CrPC, strengthening of the physical ment) Ordinance. given to all police stations and the members to speak in any of Speaking at the occasion, years of its existence, the Rajya retary that the draft is ready the Evidence Act and the Pro- infrastructure and prosecu- It stipulates stringent pun- hospitals in the long term, the the 22 languages listed in the 8th Naidu said, “I have always felt Sabha has entered into a Mem- and awaiting approval of the tection of Children from Sexual tion machinery, provision of ishment for perpetrators of officials said. Schedule of the Constitution. that mother tongue is the natu- orandum of Understanding Law Minister. Offences Act. the required number of judi- rape, particularly of girls below Dedicated manpower will Naidu had said that speak- ral medium to convey our feel- (MOU) with a foreign counter- The new scheme is part of While bringing out the cial officers for lower courts, 16 and 12 years. The death sen- be provided for investigation ing in mother tongue enables ings and thoughts without any part for promoting inter-parlia- an ordinance recently promul- ordinance, the government had additional posts of public pros- tence has been provided for of rape cases in a time-bound better expression of thoughts. retention. In a multilingual city mentary dialogue as the Upper gated to allow courts to award decided to frame a scheme to ecutors, dedicated investigators rapists of girls under 12 years. manner. In pursuance of this assur- such as the Parliament, mem- House has inked an MOU with the death penalty to those con- set up an “appropriate” number and special forensic kits. The minimum punishment Special forensic labs exclu- ance, Rajya Sabha Secretariat bers must not feel handicapped the visiting President of the Sen- victed of raping children aged of fast track courts to try rape The proposal is expected in the case of rape of women sively for rape cases would also has made special efforts to iden- or inferior to others due to lan- ate of the Republic of Rwanda up to 12 years. cases in the states. to come up shortly before the has been increased from a rig- come up in each state. tify, select and train interpreters guage constraints.” Bernard Makuza on Tuesday. Despite global slowdown, Andhra 1st Oppn state to okay 2 JeM ultras killed in 10L job created: Prasad Shopian encounter OUR CORRESPONDENT Centre’s Land Acquisition Bill OUR CORRESPONDENT Civilian killed NEW DELHI: In a befitting GAUTAM LAHIRI the move was intended to pro- SRINAGAR: Two Jaish-e- during clashes with reply to all those who had tect Government servants and Mohammad (JeM) militants, raised doubts over job creation NEW DELHI: President Ram elected representatives from including a Pakistani national, security forces near in the country, Union Minister Nath Kovind has given assent to frivolous, politically motivated were on Monday killed in an encounter site for IT & Electronics Ravi Shan- 11 more bills passed by 10 State cases and public interest litiga- encounter while a civilian died kar Prasad has claimed that Assemblies recently, including tions (PILs). and 20 others sustained inju- Sheikh was a school dropout about 10 lakh jobs have been Andhra Land Acquisition Bill In many such cases, the ries during clashes with security and had joined the JeM after created in the last four years. ment (FDI) regime in the IT which is in line with the Cen- complaints were found to be forces near the scene of gunbat- he was reported missing from “Despite a global slow- sector to tap into one of the tral Government’s pending Land false. The Gujarat Land Ceil- tle in Shopian district of Jammu his home since April 2018, the down, 10 lakh jobs have been world’s ‘biggest markets’, Prasad Acquisition Bill. Andhra is first ing Amendment Bill was lying and Kashmir, police said. spokesman said. created in the country, which said, “India’s digital economy among the Opposition party- pending with former President A police spokesman said “On the basis of documents has contributed to the 8 per is poised for great growth. It is ruled States which adopted Pranab Mukherjee because of a joint patrol of the security available, the other terrorist has cent of GDP and 45 per cent a land of digital opportunities the Land Acquisition Bill of protest from from the State forces launched searches in the been identified as Babar, a JeM of service sector experts in and we are working towards the Central Government. The tisgarh also got assent from the price fixed by the Government Congress legislators and got Kundallan area of the district in commander of Pakistani origin. 2017-18. With this, the coun- making digital empowerment Central legislation is still in Par- President. in case acquisition is less that assent from the present Pres- the early hours today following They were involved in many try has become the fastest a mass movement.” liament as a Joint Parliamentary These bills were given assent 100 acres of land. The State Gov- ident Kovind. The argument credible leads about the pres- attacks on the security estab- growing technology market in Recalling the visit of Prime Committee could not arrive at from May to July first week of ernment passed the Bill much given in favour of the Bill that ence of terrorists there. lishments and civilian atroci- Asia-pacific,” said Prasad while Minister Narendra Modi to the consensus till date. The BJP- this year. President Kovind has earlier but the Central Gov- a lot of surplus land, acquired As the searches were going ties,” he said. addressing the IPF on ‘India: A UK, Prasad said, “During the ruled Governments already given assent to total number of ernment asked many queries decades ago, was lying idle in on, militants hiding inside the The spokesman said some Land of Digital Opportunities.’ last visit of PM Modi to the passed similar legislations in 41 bills since January this year. about its implementation. Con- the State’s urban areas. Only house fired upon the search civilians were also injured in Prasad is on an official visit to UK, the relationship was given the past and got the assent of A source in the President Sec- sequently, the bill got delayed. propose was to utilise this land party, who in their guarded cross firing at the encounter site, the United Kingdom. a boost with a renewed focus the President. retariate said that the President The Maharashtra Criminal for public purpose. It makes response fired back, leading to who were later evacuated to a “The size and scope of on technology and increasing The other Important bills believes in quick disposal of the Procedure Code Amendment little sense for surplus land an encounter, he said. hospital for medical attention. India’s Digital Sector are now cooperation in trade, invest- which got the Presidential assent pending bills of the different Bill might create a controversy lying in municipal corpora- The spokesman said some “One of the injured per- well established. It is a matter ment and finance.” are Indian Penal Code and State Governments. in the State as no FIR could be tions and municipalities to be civilians in the nearby houses sons later succumbed to inju- of great pride that 200 IT com- He further added, “The UK- Code of Criminal Procedure According to officials, the filed against the public servants handed over to the landless, as were quickly evacuated by the ries while the other injured are panies of India are working in India relationship is politically Amendment Bill and Apart- Bill passed by the Andhra without consent from compe- one cannot have agriculture in security forces. stated to be stable now,” he said. 80 countries of the world and neutral. It is very robust and ment Ownership Amendment Assembly was similar to the tent authority. With the amend- urban areas. “During the encounter, all When the operation was in providing service to one-third stable, with a new ecosystem Bill of the Maharashtra Govern- bills passed by the Telangana ments to the Section 156 and Similarly, Maharashtra real the hiding terrorists were elimi- progress, a police official said, a of the Fortune 500 companies. laid by the last visit of Prime ment, Amendment to Gujarat and Gujarat Governments. With 190 of the Code of Criminal estate got a boost as the Presi- nated successfully by the joint large number of civilians rushed It is a matter of great assur- Minister Modi to the UK with Land Ceiling Act of the State. these developments, the Land Procedure, police will not be dent has given assent to amend- patrol of the security forces. The towards the encounter site and ance that despite global uncer- the UK-India Tech Alliance.” The President has also given Acquisition Act of 2017 would able to register an FIR against ment to the Ownership Act to slain terrorists were identified as started pelting stones at secu- tainties, India’s IT exports are The number of IoT devices assent to Land Acquisition Bill expedite land acquisition for an MLA or a civil servant, even facilitate builders to get 51% Sameer Ahmad Sheikh, a local, rity forces. growing,” the minister said. in India is expected to increase of Jharkhand which earlier the projects related to infrastructure if so directed by a court, with- consent from the tenants to and Babar from Pakistan,” he At least 20 civilians were While calling on British from 200 million currently, to Central Government returned and building new capital of the out the sanction of the Speaker rebuild the old building. Ear- said, adding that the ultras were injured in the security forces companies to take advantage of 2.7 billion by 2020, showing with some amendments. The bifurcated State. The amend- of the Assembly. lier it was mandatory to get affiliated with proscribed terror action to chase away the pro- an open foreign direct invest- exponential growth, he said. bills of Bihar, Assam and Chhat- ments provide for 150% of the The State Government said 100% consent. outfit JeM. testors, he said. SC begins hearing on pleas to decriminalise homosexuality BJD urges Lok Sabha Speaker

OUR CORRESPONDENT decriminalising gay sex under bench, also comprising Justices section 377. R F Nariman, A M Khanwilkar, to accept Panda’s resignation NEW DELHI: The Supreme Section 377 refers to ‘unnat- D Y Chandrachud and Indu Court on Tuesday made it clear ural offences’ and says who- Malhotra, said while outlining OUR CORRESPONDENT has resigned of his own accord, ceases to be an MP as per pro- that it would not venture into ever voluntarily has carnal the broad issues which would the proceedings for his dis- visions of the Constitution and the issue of marriage relating intercourse against the order be open for arguments. BHUBANESWAR: BJD Par- qualification under the Tenth the law so that the “necessary to the LGBTQ community or of nature with any man, woman The observations came liamentary Party has requested Schedule need not be initiated consequences may obtain and inheritance in live-in relation- or animal, shall be punished when former Attorney Gen- Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra by our party.” follow”. ships, as it commenced a cru- with imprisonment for life, or eral and senior advocate Mukul Mahajan to immediately accept Panda was elected to Kend- Panda was suspended from cial hearing on a clutch of pleas with imprisonment of either Rohatgi, appearing for dancer the resignation of its Kend- rapara Lok Sabha Constituency the primary membership of seeking decriminalisation of description for a term which and one of the petitioners rapara MP Baijayant Panda. in the 2014 general elections BJD by the party president consensual gay sex. may extend to 10 years, and Navtej Jauhar, said, “My life BJDPP leader Bhartru- on the BJD symbol and party Naveen Patnaik on January 24 The apex court said it would shall also be liable to pay a fine. as a sexual minority has to be hari Mahtab in a letter to the ticket. on the basis of a report submit- only deal with the question of “The question here is protected. Do not restrict this Three of the 20 petitioners, who had challenged the Section 377 of IPC, Lok Sabha speaker said that “He has been consist ted by two senior party lead- validity of section 377 of the whether Section 377 of the IPC hearing to just Section 377 of stand on the Supreme Court lawn during a hearing on their petition, in since Panda had voluntarily ently engaging himself in anti- ers Pramila Mallick and Usha Indian Penal Code which crim- is ultra vires (beyond one’s legal the IPC. Our lives are passing New Delhi on Tuesday PTI resigned from BJD he can- party activities as a result of Devi. inalises consensual sex between power) or not. Let us get out by. How many of us can come not continue as an MP as per which the party (BJD) was Panda resigned from BJD two adults of the same gender. of this maze. We cannot now on individual issues later?” scribed under the law, was batch of writ petitions, an the terms of the tenth sched- constrained to suspend him, on May 28 and wrote to the A five-judge constitution give an advance ruling on ques- Referring to the provi- “retrograde” and can the sexual advocate appearing for NGO ule of the Constitution which which was duly communicated Lok Sabha Speaker on June 12 bench headed by Chief Justice tions like inheritance to live-in sion, the bench said two sep- rights be denied to persons just Naaz Foundation, which was pertains to anti-defection to your august office,” the let- with a request to accept the Dipak Misra said it will exam- partners or whether they can arate and distinct issues were because they form a minuscule the first petitioner to approach provisions. ter said. resignation. ine the correctness of its 2013 marry. open for argument and they minority. the Delhi High Court in 2001 As per law Panda stands The letter requested the BJD had a total 20 mem- verdict that had set aside the “Those are individual issues were whether the sex against When the hearing was on the issue, sought permission disqualified as a Lok Sabha MP, Speaker to accept Panda’s res- bers in the Lok Sabha includ- Delhi High Court judgement we cannot pre-judge now,” the the order of nature, as pre- about to commence on the to intervene. he said adding “Now that he ignation forthwith since he ing Panda. CBI books 3 Mumbai-based Rlys to launch Shri Ramayana Express Rajinikanth’s wife Latha

OUR CORRESPONDENT as Sri Lanka. waram,” it said. to face trial for fraud: SC cos for `136-cr bank fraud The tour package will cover The Sri Lanka leg of the tour CHENNAI: Actor-politician ment and Rs. 6.2 crore remained NEW DELHI: The Indian all meals, accommodation and will be charged separately. The Rajinikanth’s wife Latha Rajini- pending. OUR CORRESPONDENT Railways will run a unique wash and change facilities in passengers opting for the Sri kanth will have to face trial in Mediaone Global Entertain- pilgrim train, Shri Ramayana dharmashalas, all transfers, Lanka leg can take a flight to a fraud case after she failed to ment Ltd was to refund Rs. 10 NEW DELHI: The Central Express, from November 14 sight-seeing arrangements Colombo from Chennai. pay dues to the tune of Rs. 6.20 crore along with Rs. 1.2 crore Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the Ramayana circuit to and dedicated tour manager IRCTC presently offers crore to advertising firm Ad promised as “guaranteed profit”. has booked three Mumbai- cover the major destinations of IRCTC who will be travel- five-night/six-day Sri Lanka Bureau. The Supreme Court The firm also said they had got based companies, some offi- related to the Hindu epic, the ling with the tourists during tour package at a cost starting today said investigations will be involved with the project on cials of State Bank of India for an Railway Ministry announced the entire tour. from Rs 47,600 per person. The made into the case against her Latha Rajinikanth’s personal alleged fraud of Rs 136 crore. As conspired with the bank officials As per the FIR, it has been on Tuesday. The Ministry said that tour package will cover des- and she will be put on trial after guarantee. per the FIR, it has been alleged and siphoned crores of rupees stated that the internal enquiry According to the Minis- the “Shri Ramayana Yatra-Sri tinations like Kandy, Nuwara a chargesheet has been filed. The Karnataka High Court, that all the three companies have from the SBI bank. by the bank has also revealed try, the Indian Rail Tourism Lanka” pilgrimage will have Eliya, Colombo and Negombo The dispute started in 2014 however, cancelled legal pro- conspired against SBI and com- “However, these bills were irregularities of raising multi- and Catering Corp (IRCTC) two components - one each in in Sri Lanka. over the movie “Kochadaiiyaan”, ceedings against Latha Rajni- mitted the fraud with the help returned unpaid by the con- ple invoices, false lorry receipts, will run the 800-seater India and Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, IRCTC is also starring Rajinikanth and Deep- kanth, saying the case was not of bank officials. cerned banks, since it was showing incorrect vehicle reg- train from Delhi Safdarjung “After leaving Delhi, the operating an AC Tourist Train ika Padukone, which was the of fraud but breach of agree- According to sources, it has observed that there were istration numbers and vehicles railway station. The train train will make its first stop in from August 28 to September directorial debut of Rajinikanth’s ment. The Supreme Court set been alleged that the said pri- instances of diversion of funds other than heavy goods trans- will complete its journey till Ayodhya followed by Hanu- 9 on the Ramayana Circuit younger daughter Soundarya. aside that order, saying the High vate companies enjoyed bill and misrepresentations by the port vehicles being shown as Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, in man Garhi Ramkot and Kanak from Trivandrum offering A loan of Rs. 10 crore was Court should not have cancelled discounting facilities against companies,” the sources said. means of transportation. 16 days. Bhawan temple. The train will an all-inclusive tour pack- taken from the firm for the post- the complaint at the initial stage. the Letters of Credit issued by Searches were conducted at The CBI has registered cases “The train will cover all then cover the important des- age starting from Rs 39,800 production work for the Rs. 125- In February, the top court State Bank of India, DN Road 17 places in Mumbai, Raigad, against all the accused under important destinations associ- tinations of Ramayana circuit covering Panchavati, Chi- crore film. The firm later went ordered that the balance pay- branch and PM Road Branch, Malegaon, Amravati, including section 120-B, 420 of IPC and ated with the life of Lord Shri such as Nandigram, Sitama- trakoot, Shringverpur, Tulsi to court, alleging that Mediaone ment be made within three Fort, Mumbai. According to office and residential premises of Section 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) of Ram in a 16-day all inclusive rhi, Janakpur, Varanasi, Prayag, Manas Mandir, Darbhanga, Global Entertainment Ltd, in months. Latha Rajanikanth sources, the prime accused in accused which led to the recov- PC Act, 1988. The investiga- tour package,” it said. This will Shringverpur, Chitrakoot, Sita Marhi, Ayodhya and which Latha Rajinikanth was a assured the court that the dues the case is Abhay Lodha, who ery of incriminating documents. tion is still on. be spread both in India as well Nasik, Hampi and Ramesh- Rameshwaram. director, had defaulted on pay- will be cleared. AGENCIES 8 editorial mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 11 July, 2018 EDITORIAL Democratise digital spaces Upheaval in The concentration of power in limited hands is detrimental to the Bihar development of mass media, most recent instance being Netflix head of the upcoming Lok Sabha election, Bihar with 40 seats is at the centre of a political upheaval t was not very long ago that the daily with BJP president arriving in the state on July 12 dose of entertainment for the aver- to talk with JD(U) chief and Chief Minister Nitish AMIT KAPOOR age Indian household came from AKumar on the seat sharing issue. Last week, Union Minister the soaps that ran like clockwork at and a strong proponent of Hindu politics, Giriraj Singh vis- Idinner time. Now, it is not uncommon ited Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal leaders in jail to to find those rituals replaced with dis- enquire after their well-being. These leaders were put behind cussions of the latest show on Netflix. bars by the state police for allegedly instigating violence The digital media company has taken during the Ram Navami festival in April this year. After the the global entertainment industry by 30-minute meeting with these leaders at Nawada jail, Singh storm. It is currently making TV shows accused the Nitish Kumar government of framing the lead- in 21 countries by spending more on ers affiliated with Hindu organisations. He said that in the content creation than any studio spends name of secularism and maintaining public order, the state on films. In fact, this year, Netflix will government has tried to suppress Hindu leaders. Despite make three times more feature films such unpleasant remarks and amid talks that Nitish Kumar than Warner Brothers, Hollywood’s is not feeling comfortable in the NDA, Kumar recently clari- biggest studio. fied that there are no differences between JD(U) and BJP and Tech firms like Netflix have histori- the coalition government in Bihar is functioning smoothly. cally shown immense potential to dom- Kumar is also facing stinging diatribe from former alliance Even a portal inate existing industries or create new partner RJD, with its de facto chief and Lalu Prasad’s younger spaces where they quickly become irre- son Tejashwi Yadav making it clear that JD(U) is no more as innocuous as placeable. Facebook, Amazon, Apple, welcome in the proposed grand alliance of the opposition Netflix, which and Alphabet (Google’s parent company) parties. RJD is the single largest party in the Bihar Assem- have become reflections of a general bly with 81 seats. It has also won most of the byelections is churning out phenomenon of market concentration held in the state in the recent past that go on to prove that some of the best in the digital space. These firms are not the party is still enjoying the support of a large section of just limited to America. The Chinese the voters. In view of the inimical environment that Kumar content in the market has also created towering giants While the content on Netflix is admirable, its monopoly could have dangerous consequences (Representational Image) faces in Bihar, he has to ensure that his party allies with the entertainment like Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent. These most potent political force in order to win enough number of few tech behemoths form some of the returns on capital due to the increas- concentration in these market settings. 2013, Google began allowing its users seats and remain relevant in the state politics. This exigency industry right biggest firms on the planet. ing concentration of production among More importantly, competition takes a to directly download Getty’s high-def- brings him to seek an alliance with RJD but the party does now, poses Such a growing market concentration fewer firms. back seat when markets tend towards inition images from its own website. As not seem to be ready to play the ball. Right now, the party is a threat of among a few firms in both America and In case the firms do not cut back on monopolies. a result, traffic suddenly plummeted to part of NDA and running the state government in alliance China is not only a pertinent issue for investment despite their rising market Some commentators still like to Getty’s website by 85 per cent. When with BJP. But the fact that it had won only two Lok Sabha concentrating their home markets but for the emerging power, they spend it on creating barri- argue that monopolies are not all that the company asked Google to stop the seats in the last election does not guarantee that BJP will be a kind of ideas world as well. Interestingly, these firms ers to entry in the industry so that new bad. Recently, TCA Srinivasa-Ragha- practice, the latter simply responded by willing to offer it enough number of seats in the upcoming have avoided competition in their home competition is not created. Whatever van did this in his column in Business offering to exclude them from its search Lok Sabha elections. NDA parties – BJP, Ram Vilas Paswan- shared with the markets as Chinese markets have always competition is created is usually elimi- Standard. He pointed out how monop- results. This was not really an option led LJP and Upendra Kushwaha-led RLSP had contested 30, masses in the been restrictive while America is grad- nated by buying emerging start-ups. olies sometimes yield the same results since Google is the most used search seven and three seats respectively in the 2014 elections, win- ually following along similar lines. The Google, Amazon and Facebook have of higher output and lower prices. The engine. And, that is the problem with ning 22, six and three of them. Neither BJP nor the NDA hands of a few battle between these titans is, instead, shown a high proclivity to do so to main- example he gave is of the Indian Rail- monopolies. partners would be willing to give up the seats that they rep- being fought out in emerging markets. tain their dominance. ways, which has constantly expanded Even a company as innocuous as resent. This means that JD(U) may get less than 10 seats to Among others, India is a hotly contested A century ago, Standard Oil was split its services and charged below costs. Netflix, which is churning out some of contest and that is far from the expectation that Kumar’s territory. Even indigenous players like into 34 firms for its ruthless exploita- “What more do you want,” he asked. the best content in the entertainment political ambition allows him to settle down with. Realising Flipkart, PayTM, Ola and Zomato have tion of its dominance to eliminate any For starters, railways are a perpetually industry right now, poses a threat of the restlessness of Kumar on the issue, BJP President Shah is been recipients of heavy Chinese fund- competition. But, in the fast-paced digi- loss-making venture of the Indian gov- concentrating the kind of ideas shared on a two-day visit to Bihar from July 12. Besides a scheduled ing from the same tech giants. tal world, it is widely believed that such ernment with annual losses in recent with the masses in the hands of a few. As talk with Kumar on the seat sharing issue, the BJP chief will The growing monopolistic tenden- anti-trust regulations are not as neces- years exceeding Rs 30,000 crores. And, a smaller number of companies begin to assess the ground situation and talk to his party colleagues cies displayed by these firms is cause for sary because any tiny start-up holds the railways are a perfect example of how control what we see on the shiny piece before formulating BJP’s poll strategy for the state. And, the concern because it is inimical to long- potential to kill an industry titan with innovation takes a backseat in monop- of real estate in our pockets, we need ground situation appears to be in favour of RJD whereas the term economic growth for a variety of new ideas and better tech. The case olies. Indian trains today run at same to be wary of the repercussions this is influence of both JD(U) and BJP is on the decline. The only reasons. The most damaging effect of of Microsoft being pulverised by new speeds as they did in the 1970s. having on our societies. The emerging thing that can save JD(U) and BJP is a judicious alliance holding a dominant position is that start-up Google in the early 2000s is a As for Google, Srinivasa-Raghavan markets, especially India, are the biggest with regional parties. BJP already has LJP, RLSP and JD(U) firms are left with little incentive to case in point. asked if it mattered that the company losers in the whole process as even the under the fold of NDA and a continuity of this alliance can invest in expanding their productive Nevertheless, despite all the benefits sometimes throttles competition since monopoly rents accrue to the domestic still overwhelm the rising force of RJD and Congress com- capacities because they already enjoy that society has derived from this con- the price of its services cannot get any nations of these monopolies. IANS bine. But this alliance cannot accommodate Kumar’s aspira- monopoly rents. A recent blog post by stellation of tech giants, the immense lower. This completely misses the point. (The author is chair, Institute for tion to remaining the most important political force in the the Bank of France on the dangers of market power in the hands of these few Monopolies are harmful because they Competitiveness. Chirag Yadav, state. While BJP would clearly want the alliance to continue, monopolies to the United States high- firms can be a dangerous proposition. hold immense power to kill any new a senior researcher this Institute Kumar does not see enough reasons to remain steady with lighted how investment has slowed since The recent data scandal with Cambridge threats that might emerge. has contributed to the article. Views NDA. And, that’s the reason, political analysts believe, why the 1980s in the nation, despite rising Analytica highlights the perils of such Take the case of Getty Images. In expressed are strictly personal) he made a phone call to ailing RJD supremo Lalu Yadav, pur- portedly to enquire after his health. Though RJD is the most important political entity in Dear today’s politics in Bihar, it has its own challenges to deal with. Quote martial A MUCH-NEEDED DETERRENCE Editor millenniumpost.in Almost the entire family of Lalu Yadav, except for the eldest son Tej Pratap Yadav who is not taken seriously even by his Log on to write letters to the I believe that The Nirbhaya verdict is highly desirable in the context of rarest of the rare crime. The own family members, are embroiled in different corruption move is justified because this judgement will send shock waves to the all other goons who editor or send them to cases. Lalu Yadav is already serving a jail term in three of people would [email protected] the fodder scam cases. His wife, daughter Misa Bharati and will have to think twice before committing any such heinous crime in the future. The her husband, and Tejeshwi Yadav are all being grilled by CBI be alive today if You can also send your and ED in different corruption cases. Their priority at the there were a death Supreme Court's verdict will deliver justice to the bereaved family members of the victim. comments to The Editor, moment seems is to find some relief from the probing agen- All the three accused to whom death penalty is awarded cannot under any situation be cies. Winning or losing some seats because RJD could not penalty Millennium Post, ally with JD(U) would not matter much for the embattled revoked by the President of India in view of such really deserving the death sentences. NANCY REAGAN Pratap Bhawan, 5 Bahadur Shah Yadav family. The relief from the probing agency is possible Though late in the day, this was a much-needed deterrence. Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002 only when RJD keeps BJP and the Central government in AMAR NATH BHADRA Via email good humour. And that is a big reason why RJD would not reciprocate the overtures of JD(U). Turmoil in UK India’s diplomatic victory continues ith the dramatic resignation of Brexit Minis- By gaining access to Sri Lanka’s Mattala Airport, New Delhi ter David Davis, British Prime Minister The- resa May and her government are in an awful has scored a silent victory over China predicament. Indeed, the man responsible for Woverseeing the UK’s exit from the European Union has gone, ast week, Sri Lanka assisted projects is that China’s citing irreconcilable differences with May. The departure of BARUN DAS GUPTA finally agreed to let economic grip on the island such a key minister could lead to further resignations, as it India operate the Mat- nation is tightening. has with that of the expected exit of Foreign Secretary Boris tala Airport situated India is fully aware that it Johnson (replaced by Jeremy Hunt), and throw May’s govern- Labout 40 km north-east of the faces a challenge from China in ment into chaos just as it enters a key period of negotiations Hambantota seaport that China providing financial assistance with the EU. Interestingly, it comes as May is preparing for has built in the southern tip of to its neighbouring countries. It a state visit by US President Donald Trump, later this week, the island nation. China has is trying to meet this challenge and faces a potential new international crisis after a British acquired 60 per cent stake in as best as it can. The Exim Bank citizen died as a result of being exposed to Novichok, the the project as Sri Lanka was of India has extended a loan same nerve agent used to poison former Russian spy Sergei unable to repay the debt to the of $45.27 million for rebuild- Skripal and his daughter. Davis’ resignation follows on the Chinese company that built it. ing the Kankesanthurai Port heels of a “business-friendly” plan for Brexit agreed by May Controlling India has thus scored a quiet in northern Sri Lanka. The port and her government on Friday at Chequers, the Prime Min- Mattala Airport but important diplomatic vic- was devastated in a tsunami ister’s country house. The proposal, which was announced tory over China in Sri Lanka. and cyclone that hit the coun- at the end of a crucial summit, seeks to preserve frictionless will enable Beijing was dead against India try in 2004 and 2008. In 2016, goods trade for the EU and avoid border checks and tariffs, India to keep taking over the Mattala Airport. India advanced a credit of $318 most feared by manufacturing companies. The EU has long In the Sri Lankan Parliament, million for railway develop- maintained that countries outside the single market cannot a permanent the Opposition led by former Mattala Airport will allow India to keep an eye on China’s actions in Hambantota seaport ment. India’s total loan assis- enjoy its benefits, and exiting it could lead to a hard border surveillance on Prime Minister Mahinda Raj- tance to Sri Lanka is now over in Ireland that could reverse Northern Ireland’s hard-won apaksa’s Sri Lanka Freedom dling a million passengers a increasing Chinese debt bur- Some strategic thinkers 1200 million. peace. Not unexpectedly, Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn Hambantota Party asked the government year, rising to five million pas- den, it is quite possible that a believe that any future con- To forge closer and stron- said that the resignations “at such a crucial time” show that and watch how whether it was handing over the sengers, 50,000 tonnes of cargo situation may soon arise where frontation between India and ger ties with Sri Lanka, India May “has no authority left”. One of the many Euroskeptics Mattala to India “to please the and 6,250 flights by 2028. But, Sri Lanka will be unable to deny China is more likely to unfold should offer loans on more in May’s Cabinet, Davis was a high profile supporter of the the port is being superpowers India and China”. after incurring a loss of 20 bil- a Chinese demand for building in the Indian Ocean rather than attractive terms than the Leave campaign during the Brexit referendum, while the used. It is difficult It may be recalled that Raj- lion rupees, that dream turned a naval base at Hambantota. the high Himalayas. In early high rate of interest charged Prime Minister supported remaining within the EU. Dur- apaksa’s reign was marked by into a nightmare. Controlling the Mattala 2016, Bangladesh had politely by the Chinese companies. ing his time as Brexit secretary, he clashed with May repeat- to conceive of the a strong pro-China tilt in Sri Why, then, was India inter- Airport will enable India to declined a Chinese offer to Also, a solution will have to be edly and his resignation risks widening divisions within the Chinese Navy Lanka’s foreign policy. With ested in taking over this white keep a permanent surveillance build a port at Sonadia near found to undo the problem of Conservative Party over Europe, with all eyes on Dominic Chinese aid, he wanted to build elephant of an airport, which on Hambantota and watch how Cox’s Bazar (Chittagong) in Indian and Sri Lankan fisher- Raab who has replaced him. Jacob Rees-Mogg, a potential developing a a big seaport at Hambantota, an is likely to ever remain a finan- the port is being used. As has Bangladesh. A port at Sonadia men intruding into each other’s successor to May, retweeted a snap poll of party members strategic facility international airport at Mattala cial liability? The reason is stra- been pointed out by foreign would have brought Chinese territorial waters, causing much which showed that three in five thought May’s plan was a and a cricket stadium with all tegic. Just 40 km down south experts, it is difficult to conceive presence uncomfortably close bitterness. “bad deal”. The government currently only has a whisker- at Hambantota modern facilities. The seaport from Mattala, China has built of the Chinese Navy develop- to India’s Eastern Naval Com- Unlike his predecessor, thin majority, thanks to the support of the right-wing North- without has come about but the Chinese the Hambantota seaport. India ing a strategic facility at Ham- mand at Vishakhapatnam and Prime Minister Maithripala ern Irish Democratic Union Party (DUP). Another general are the major stakeholders in fears that in the not-too-distant bantota without controlling the the only joint three services Sirisena has warm feelings for election could be called if May loses a vote of no confidence controlling the the project. future, China is likely to set up Mattala Airport. That is why command in the Andaman and India. Handing over the Mat- in the House of Commons. Polls have consistently put the Mattala Airport Next came the Mattala a naval base here – secretly, if India is willing to spend $300 Nicobar islands. tala Airport to India in the Conservatives neck and neck with Labour, at roughly 40 International Airport. Mat- possible, and openly, if nec- million to get an airport worth China is also building face of criticism by the Oppo- per cent each, though Corbyn’s party previously saw a boost tala came to be known as the essary, disregarding possible $210 million. The Mattala Air- another massive project in sition is symbolic of his strong once the election campaigning began. A recent YouGov sur- “world’s emptiest airport”. Ini- objections from Colombo. port will now be developed as a Sri Lanka – the $1.4 billion desire to deepen friendship vey found that 69 per cent of the respondents thought that tially, one international flight India’s fear of China setting up Sri Lanka-India joint venture, Colombo Port City on 269 with India. New Delhi has Brexit was going badly, with two-thirds blaming the govern- took off from here once a week. a naval base in the future is not with India holding the major- hectares of land reclaimed from to nurture this relationship ment. Precisely how an embattled May holds on to her flock In May, this year, even that totally unfounded. The way Sri ity stake. However, the details of the sea (Bay of Bengal). It will assiduously. IPA remains to be seen. stopped. The airport claimed Lanka, like many other Asian the development of the airport be a big commercial hub. The (The views expressed to have the potential of han- countries, is coming under an are yet to be disclosed. net effect of all these Chinese- are strictly personal) 9 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 11 July, 2018 mp in focus India finds a new friend South Korea’s prowess in shipbuilding should be of interest to India, particularly as it looks to combat China in the Indian Ocean Region he rapid engagement between India and South Korea (officially, Republic SUDHAKAR VADDI of Korea, ROK) started with India’s Look East Policy in the early 1990’s. TSince then, bilateral trade between India and ROK has been steadily increasing. It reached its zenith when India signed the Compre- hensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with ROK in 2010. At the strategic level, the geo-strategic security environment in the region has a high potential to converge security concerns and cooperation between the two democratic countries. In fact, ship- building is one of the major areas where new vistas can be explored by shifting the shipbuilding cluster from the western to the eastern shipyards because of the relatively low cost of labour.

India’s defence and energy security Being the largest Presently, at the domestic level, most exist- shipbuilding ing vessels are ageing and would necessitate decommissioning within the next 10 years. At nation in the the same time, the increasing Chinese subma- world with a rine activity in the Indian Ocean would also require a vehement counter strategy plan. share of 36 per Although, as a part of its strategic outlook, cent share in the Indian Navy has embarked on a moderni- sation and expansion plan to build 200 ships the shipbuilding by 2027. However, based on past experience, market, South delays in acquisition would place an unfortu- Korea is looking nate dent in India’s security for the future. In this regard, the Korean vessel expertise and for substantive its timely delivery of shipping orders can be investment in a viable option for India. The demand for Liquid Natural Gas shipbuilding (LNG) in India is expected to rise exponen- where the ground tially in the coming years. The demand-sup- ply gap in 2017 was estimated to stand at over Moon Jae-in’s visit to India ushers hope for positive Indo-South Korean relations is full of promise 30 million metric cubic metres per day. In and where there India, so far, it has been assumed that nearly hand, shipbuilding giants China, South Korea nation by overtaking Japan and the European the other hand, India enjoys a long coastline to better and more cost-effective resources 200 new LNG tankers are to be built by 2020 and Japan have their yards completely booked nations who dominated the industry for cen- and is conducive to setting up new shipyards. across the world while simultaneously also is potential for to meet the rising demand. LNG carriers are with overflow waiting to be grabbed by India turies. Being the largest shipbuilding nation in At the same time, keeping the potentiality in building upon greater diplomatic relations both the parties highly complicated ships to manufacture and through a joint venture with South Korea. The the world with a share of 36 per cent share in the growth of the shipbuilding industry in with other important countries of the globe. In only numbered shipyards have the required growth potential is further enhanced with the shipbuilding market, South Korea is look- mind, India‘s ship repair industry also has this regard, the opening of Samsung’s world’s capacity and infrastructure to build them. the Indian government aiming for its over- ing for substantive investment in shipbuild- a vast scope where Korean companies can largest mobile manufacturing plant in India However, the Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) all shipbuilding sector to attain a 5 per cent ing where the ground is full of promise and join hands with India. In fact, the entire oil is a classic example of their business model ship construction might take a little lesser share in the global market by 2022. where there is potential for both the parties. shipments of East Asia with over 60,000 ves- which has proven to be quite successful. time than the LNG ones. To meet the grow- India is an important choice since the cost of sels including South Korean vessels are pass- In conclusion, this Korean success strategy ing demand, India has to buy LPG ships either Converging interests labour is cheap and does not match any other ing through the Indian Ocean. Considering is quite visible in the Indian automobile and from the global market, including second- So far, India and South Korea were lim- country’s, not even China’s. India’s location at the intersection of major electronic segments and South Korean ship- hand purchases or by accomplishing these ited to the import of three Sukanya Class Though India’s share in the global ship- sea lines of communication and the abun- makers can produce ships in India for both ships constructed at domestic yards. So far, offshore patrol vessels (OPV) supplied by building market in 2017-18 is not less than dant availability of cheap labour, India has the domestic as well as the global market. two state-run firms — Shipping Corporation South Korea’s Tacoma firm in the early 1980s. 1 per cent, it has huge potential to increase an edge over the rest of the world in the ship South Korea, with its expertise in shipbuild- of India Ltd (SCI) and Cochin Shipyard Ltd However, in the shipbuilding sector, both by collaborating with South Korean com- repair industry. ing including commercial warships and other (CSL) — will be involved in exploring the defence and commercial enterprises have a panies. Moreover, keeping India’s economic Overall, the South Korean business strat- defence equipment, can be a viable option possibility of building LPG tankers locally. huge potential for cooperation. The Korean growth rate in mind, domestic shipping lines egy is distinctive and rather apparent in nature for India’s future requirements in defence Foreign yards will provide the delivery of shipbuilders have the best technical knowl- are expanding their fleet and placing the req- when compared to other foreign investors in and technology strategising. Perhaps, using a vessel in 30 months, whereas the Indian edge in ship-designing and assembling in the uisite orders with the global yards. On the the Indian market. In India, the foreign inves- Seoul’s technological expertise in shipbuild- yards will take a longer time to deliver the world. As a part of the ‘Make in India’ initia- other hand, India has an efficient support- tors only aim to establish manufacturing oper- ing, the construction of ports and naval bases first ship since they have to start all processes tive, the present government has allotted over ing industry infrastructure to provide neces- ations to serve the purpose of the domestic would be one of the prime areas of emphasis right from scratch. Rs 4000 crore as Shipbuilding Financial Assis- sary assistance to South Korean shipbuilding Indian market; however, the South Korean for both the countries to further build upon In this regard, India and South Korea can tance Policy for the next 10 years (2016-2026). industries. By having competitive iron ore in business success strategy is to integrate Indian their strategic partnership in the future. together develop a shipyard by building a The Korean Shipbuilding Cluster started with its backyard, Indian IT/ITES industries can manufacturing into their worldwide opera- (Dr Sudhakar Vaddi is an Assistant robust public-private partnership that would almost nothing in the 1950s. However, it has offer the required products at relatively eco- tions. This would ensure a larger global rel- Professor. The views expressed meet the market challenges. On the other emerged as the world’s leading shipbuilding nomical costs for Korean shipbuilders. On evance for South Korea and provide access are strictly personal)

tweet Pitfalls of social media RETWEET Despite its many benefits, social media today has taken on an ugly

face with harsh rumours inciting violence and death in the country SECRETARY POMPEO @SecPompeo efore you speak let and agreed with the conten- your words pass tion of senior advocates Fali through three gates: Nariman and Harish Salve that K.D.P. RAO Is it true? Is it nec- people doing so should face Thanks to Crown Prince Mohammed ‘Bessary? Is it kind?’ These pearls consequences. bin Zayed & FM Sheikh Abdullah bin of wisdom by Buddha seem to Notwithstanding Section Zayed Al Nahyan for their partnership in fall on deaf ears when it comes 69A of the IT Act and Rules to a large part of social media (2009) which enables the Cen- deepening strategic, economic & security which has engulfed millions of tral government to prohibit ties between U.S. & #UAE, as well as their people, bestowing practically content or block a website, strong commitment to countering Iran’s unfettered freedom of expres- the existing cyber laws hardly malign activity in the region. sion. Anything and everything possess the required teeth. IT is posted, ranging from frivo- (Intermediaries Guidelines) lous jokes to serious issues of Rules, of course, bind provid- national concern, no matter ers of telecom network, internet, whether one understands the webhosting services etc, towards KARUNA NUNDY Expressions implications and consequence the exercise of due diligence on @karunanundy inciting caste thereof. Canards, online trials, content. But Section 79 of the IT and trolls find social media sites Act 2000 also grants immunity and communal comfortable platforms at the Rumours on social media recently resulted in the lynching of two innocent men in Assam to the above ISPs against any hatred on various expense of decency and respon- objectionable content hosted Arguments in SC have been pitched at sibility. Frankly, the ills of social than ever before. felt during elections when 24/7 Out in India, courts have after due diligence. affirmative realisation of rights for those sites often pose a media outnumber its benefits. 19 per cent of India’s popula- online campaigns and opinions upheld many times the funda- The misuse of social media with a range of sexualities, like the NALSA potential threat to In the CBSE question paper tion is youth, an enviable man- confuse naive voters. mental right of free speech and is a concern in all most all coun- judgment on gender identity. Court wants social harmony, scandal this year, WhatsApp power of productive age. This is India is not alone in bear- expression, but they have also tries in the world. Social media to deal with #377 first, but hope the other is messages were reported to be also more than what China has. ing the brunt of social media. expressed concern against the sites cannot be permitted to concretely addressed. especially when the chief culprit causing untold But, a great deal of productive More than a dozen countries, misuse of such right. In the Sec- become forums for unfettered sufferings to both the board time is apparently wasted on including Turkey and Iran, have retary, Ministry of I&B versus and irresponsible expressions inciting incidents and the students. Fake news unproductive gossip, entertain- imposed various restrictions Cricket Association of Bengal or fake news threatening the disrupt law acquired wings and speed on ment, and controversial posts. though in fits and starts. China, dispute way back in 1995, the peace and tranquillity of soci- social media. This month, in a Social media has stealthily crept Cuba, Mauritius, Egypt, Syria, Supreme Court held that citi- ety, let alone individual privacy. RAHUL RAJ and order. Far few states across the country, into offices and workplaces too. Bangladesh and Vietnam have zens should have the benefit of In spite of a convincing @bhak_sala from grooming innocent people were lynched Administrative actions and tri- come down heavily on ISPs. The a plurality of views and a range argument that social media by mobs, mistaken to be child als in courts are also discussed European Data Protection Reg- of opinions on all public issues works as a ‘checks and balances’ people to have lifters. Earlier, too, some inno- online with scant respect for ulation bans kids under 13 from because a successful democ- against the organised media, a progressive cent people fell victims for institutions. The weird sce- using social media. The US has racy needs an ‘aware’ citizenry. it’s not worth playing devil’s I completely agree that we should oppose outlook, social alleged cow slaughter. A few nario is that even government a two-fold mechanism of con- However, it was maintained in advocate when online cacoph- things which are not natural. Kids must days ago, four people were killed servants have joined the band- trolling internet freedom viz. the same breath that such free- ony reduces freedom of expres- be kept away from it. This will save media ironically in a backlash resulting from a wagon, promoting themselves, federal and state laws. Notwith- doms are not unconditional. sion to a glorified travesty. At generations. Let's start with plastics, ACs, WhatsApp video in Tripura. enlisting friends and follow- standing the first amendment In March 2015, clubbing the the same, it’s no denying either fans, computers, bulbs, Maggi, concrete, seems to expedite The list gets exhaustive if we ers. How friendly official func- which guarantees freedom of petitions of Shreya Singhal, that social media in the hands polarisation enumerate the deadly fallouts tionaries can get to citizens is a speech and expression, a pleth- PUCL, Mouthshut.com and of responsible educated citi- clothes.... of the abuse of social media. matter of conduct rules; even if ora of federal laws are enforced the Internet and Mobile Asso- zens can contribute to greater Loaded expressions inciting granted, a majority of the public to prevent indecency, fraud, ciation of India, the Supreme awareness and dissemination of caste and communal hatred on remains deprived of such ‘privi- child abuse, sex trafficking etc. Court quashed Section 66A of knowledge. However, it cannot various sites often pose a poten- lege’ thanks to the digital divide. Children’s Internet Protection the Information Technology be let loose to become Franken- SURESH PRABHU tial threat to social harmony, Social media also became Act (CIPA), Communications (IT) Act, 2000, which allows stein’s monster endangering val- @sureshpprabhu especially when inciting inci- a convenient platform to mer- Decency Act (CDA), Stop the state to arrest people post- ues of democratic society which dents disrupt law and order. Far chandise goods and services. Advertising Victims of Exploi- ing “offensive content”, calling our Constitution enunciates. from grooming people to have Not far behind are political tation Act of 2015 (SAVE) are it unconstitutional and “vio- It is high time the anarchy of a progressive outlook, social parties unleashing aggressive some initiatives which indirectly lative of Article 19(1) (a) and social media is addressed rea- Hon'ble PM @narendramodi ji inaugurated media ironically seems to expe- campaigns to influence vot- control social media. Quite a not saved under Article 19(2)”. sonably and firmly through a dite polarisation as people con- ers; which often turns into a few states in the US have also However, the Supreme Court on stringent law. world's largest mobile factory in Noida. nect themselves to groups and game of mudslinging rather enacted laws to locally control October 5, 2017, also expressed (The author is a senior organisations on divisive lines of than remaining an ideological obscene or indecent online concern over abusive and derog- Bureaucrat of Chhattisgarh. religion, caste and creed quicker battle. The epitome of heat is material and content. atory comments on social media The views are strictly personal) 10 world mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 11 July, 2018 1 out of every 4 children lives in Israeli President slams bill to build ‘Jews only’ communities country of conflict or disaster JERUSALEM: Israel's presi- dent on Tuesday raised alarm over a proposed law seen as UNITED NATIONS: About a also for the first time makes ment by extremists and armed opening the door to the estab- quarter of the world’s children the point that the needs and groups.” lishment of Jewish-only com- about 535 million are living vulnerabilities of girls and boys Virginia Gamba, the UN munities in the country. in a country affected by con- are different and stresses that special representative for chil- Reuven Rivlin's comments flict or disaster, the head of the access for all youngsters to edu- dren and armed conflict, said marked a rare intervention in UN children’s agency said on cation and physical and mental she is “profoundly shocked” politics by the country's pres- Monday. health care is essential. by the more than 21,000 vio- ident, whose role is mainly Henrietta Fore told a Secu- It also sets out a frame- lations of children’s rights in symbolic. rity Council meeting on Mon- work to reintegrate children 2017 recently reported by the He voiced his concerns day on children and armed associated with armed groups UN, a significant increase in an open letter, pointing conflict that it is “almost or armed forces into society, from 2016. “The majority of to a clause in proposed leg- beyond comprehension” that which “places children as part these despicable acts were islation defining Israel as the communities. one of every four young peo- of the solution, not part of the perpetrated by armed groups "national home of the Jewish Rivlin said the legisla- Police question ple are caught in that situation. problem,” he said. although government forces people". tion "could harm the Jewish Netanyahu again She pointed to children and US Ambassador Nikki and unknown armed actors The so-called nation-state people worldwide and in young people whose lives are tecting Children On Tuesday Tuesday.” The resolution states Haley told the council that played an important part,” she law, which the government Israel, and could even be on corruption being shattered by conflicts, Prevents Conflict On Wednes- for the first time that chil- “more than 60 per cent of peo- said. “Each and every one of hopes to have approved by used as a weapon by our including in Yemen, Mali and day” and sponsored a resolu- dren recruited or caught up ple in conflict-affected coun- them led to unspeakable suf- the end of the month, could enemies." allegations South Sudan. tion unanimously adopted by in armed conflict should be tries are under the age of 25.” fering for children, families and become part of the country's "Do we want to support She also cited youngsters the 15 members to strengthen treated primarily as victims, In countries like Afghani- entire communities.” basic laws which serve as a de the discrimination and exclu- JERUSALEM: Israeli recruited to fight, killed by a UN actions to ensure the care he said. It urges all countries stan, an entire generation has Gamba said the level and facto constitution. sion of men and women based land mine or an attack on their and safety of youngsters. “to consider non-judicial mea- never lived in peace, she said. severity of the latest viola- The clause Rivlin criti- on their ethnic origin?" he police are once again school, and “losing hope not “We are not doing nearly sures as alternatives to prosecu- She stressed the importance of tions demonstrate the need cised would allow the state to wrote. questioning Prime only in their futures, but in the enough to protect our chil- tion and detention that focus education as “a way to recover for united action “to change "authorise a community com- He said the bill could Minister Benjamin futures of their countries”. dren,” Swedish Prime Minister on the rehabilitation and rein- from conflict and prevent it in the tide of history”, includ- posed of people having the allow the establishment of Netanyahu as part of Sweden, which holds the Stefan Lofven, who presided tegration for children formerly the future,” warning that chil- ing by focusing on prevention same faith and nationality to towns that would, for exam- their investigations into Security Council presidency at the meeting, said, stressing associated with armed forces dren who grow up uneducated, and reintegration “to break maintain the exclusive charac- ple, exclude Jews of Middle a string of corrup- this month, organised the open that “350 million children are and armed groups”. unskilled and resentful “will cycles of violence” against ter of that community". Eastern origin, ultra-Ortho- meeting on the theme “Pro- affected by armed conflict on Lofven said the resolution be prime targets for recruit- children. AGENCIES That was seen as allowing dox Jews or homosexuals. tion allegations. Police towns to exclude Arab citi- Attorney General Avichai were seen arriving at zens, who account for some Mandelblit has also said he is Netanyahu's residence 17.5 per cent of Israel's popu- opposed to the law in its cur- on Tuesday. AGENCIES S Korea okays rare South Korea to probe military lation, or even other Jewish rent form. AGENCIES show of North films plan to quell Park protests China's Xi pledges billions in SEOUL: South Korea approved tastic Film Festival on Seoul's SEOUL: South Korea's presi- a rare screening of North outskirts from July 12, organ- dent has ordered an investi- Korean movies at a local film isers said. gation into a revelation that loans, aid to Arab nations festival on Tuesday, as a dip- The North's films include the military drew up a plan lomatic thaw gains pace fol- the 2016 drama hit "The Story to mobilize troops if protests DHAKA: A court in Bangladesh on Tuesday once The court had fixed July 10 for the hearing lowing two landmark summits of Our Home", about three worsened over the fate of his again extended the bail granted to imprisoned of the case against Zia and three others accused. between their leaders. orphaned siblings trying to stay impeached predecessor last former prime minister Khaleda Zia in a corrup- She was also supposed to be produced before the The two countries techni- together, and "Comrade Kim year, officials said on Tuesday. tion case after her lawyer sought an extension court. However, her lawyer asked for an extension cally remain in conflict after Goes Flying", a 2012 romantic Military intervention in citing her illness. of the bail due to her illness, the report added. the 1950-53 Korean War ended comedy about a miner pursu- civilian affairs is an extremely The bail of the 72-year-old three-time former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina without a peace treaty, and all ing her dream to become an sensitive issue in South premier and opposition leader in the Zia Chari- last week accused her arch-rival Zia of "faking" cross-border civilian contact acrobat. Korea, which was ruled by table Trust graft case has been extended at least her illness in jail to avoid appearances in court. -- including trips, letters, or The latter -- a joint produc- army-backed dictatorships and armored vehicles on streets showing the military planned five times since March, Dhaka Tribune reported. Zia is lodged in a 200-year-old prison in emails -- are banned unless tion between Britain, Belgium for decades before achieving or at public places like schools to use troops to maintain order But, Zia, also the chairperson of the Bangla- Dhaka for the last four months. endorsed by both governments. and the North -- was earlier democracy in the late 1980s. to prevent any anti-govern- if rallies either opposing or sup- desh Nationalist Party (BNP), will have to stay She was jailed for five years in February in But officials have allowed screened at the Toronto Inter- During the harsh rules, ment demonstrations. porting then-President Park in jail as other cases are pending against her. connection with the embezzlement of 21 mil- three North Korean feature national Film Festival and authorities occasionally pro- The latest controversy over Geun-hye grew violent after a She was not present in the court when the lion taka (about USD 250,000) in foreign dona- films and six short movies the South's Busan Interna- claimed a martial law and other military intervention flared last Constitutional Court ruling on judgement was passed on Tuesday, the report said. tions meant for the Zia Orphanage Trust, named to be screened at the annual tional Film Festival to positive decrees that allowed them to week when a ruling party law- her impeachment over a cor- Judge Dr Akhteruzzaman of the Special Judge after her late husband Ziaur Rahman, a military Bucheon International Fan- reviews. AGENCIES station combat soldiers, tanks maker disclosed a document ruption scandal. AGENCIES Court 5 extended Zia's bail until July 17. ruler-turned-politician. AGENCIES e-NIT no. 6(A-B) of 2018-19 Office of the Superintending Engineer(A-M) Midnapore(A-M)Circle, Admn. Buildings, Duk Bunglow Road, Paschim Medinipur, invites e-NIT on Scientists uncover behalf of the Governor, W.B, from eligible, bonafide and resourceful contractors/Joint Venture(JV) for Construction of Pump House with Internal Wiring of different RLI Schemes within Midnapore (A-M) Division under Core-Sector (2017-18). ‘world’s oldest’ Details will be available :-https://wbtenders.gov.in. 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SYDNEY: Australian research- vious colour pigment discov- ers have uncovered the world's eries. That makes the samples oldest biological colour in the around “fifteen times older” Sahara desert, in a find they than the Tyrannosaurus Rex said on Tuesday helped explain dinosaur species, according why complex life forms only to senior Australian National recently emerged on earth. University researcher Jochen The pink pigments were Brocks. Earth itself is about 4.5 produced by simple micro- billion years old and research- scopic organisms called cyano- ers said the latest find shed bacteria more than 1.1 billion light on why more sophisti- years ago, some 500 million cated plant and animal life years older than previous only came into existence 600 colour pigment discoveries. million years ago. That makes the samples Previous research argued around "fifteen times older" that low oxygen levels in the than the Tyrannosaurus Rex atmosphere held back the dinosaur species, according evolution of complicated life to senior Australian National forms, but the discovery of University researcher Jochen cyanobacteria at such an early Brocks. date suggests that the organ- Earth itself is about 4.5 bil- isms crowded out more plenti- lion years old and researchers ful food sources such as algae. said the latest find shed light “Algae, although still on why more sophisticated microscopic, are a thou- plant and animal life only sand times larger in volume came into existence 600 mil- than cyanobacteria, and are lion years ago. a much richer food source,” Previous research argued Brocks said. “The cyanobac- that low oxygen levels in the terial oceans started to vanish atmosphere held back the about 650 million years ago, evolution of complicated life when algae began to rapidly forms, but the discovery of spread to provide the burst of cyanobacteria at such an early energy needed for the evolu- date suggests that the organ- tion of complex ecosystems, isms crowded out more plen- where large animals, includ- tiful food sources such as ing humans, could thrive on algae. "Algae, although still Earth.” micr SYDNEY: Australian Scientists came across the researchers have uncovered samples accidently when an the world’s oldest biological oil company drilling in the colour in the Sahara desert, Taoudeni basin in West Africa in a find they said on Tues- sent them rocks for analysis. day helped explain why com- The pigments are fossilised rel- plex life forms only recently ics of chlorophyll, a chemical emerged on earth. that allows plants and some The pink pigments were microscopic lifeforms to turn produced by simple micro- light into energy. Research- scopic organisms called cya- ers said the pink pigment they nobacteria more than 1.1 discovered would have origi- billion years ago, some 500 nally appeared blue-green to million years older than pre- the human eye. AGENCIES 11 Kolkata | Wednesday, 11 July, 2018 world MILLENNIUM POST | mp Erdogan sworn in Turkey Exec Trump's personal driver sues for unpaid overtime wages Prez, will lead war on US terror NEW YORK: Donlad Trump's personal chauffeur for over 20 years has filed a lawsuit against ANKARA: President Tayyip forces chief of staff Hulusi Akar president will be able to select him, alleging that the US Pres- Erdogan appointed his son-in- was named defense minister. a cabinet, regulate ministries ident owes him a whopping law as Turkey’s finance minis- Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavu- and remove civil servants, all USD 200,000 in unpaid over- ter on Monday hours after he soglu remained in his post. without parliamentary approval. time wages. was sworn in with sweeping Erdogan, 64, says a powerful Erdogan’s supporters see Noel Cintron, 59, claims in new executive powers, promis- executive presidency is vital to the changes as just reward for a Manhattan Supreme Court ing a “strong government and a drive economic growth, ensure a leader who has put Islamic suit filed on Monday that "in strong Turkey”. security after a failed 2016 mili- values at the core of public life, an utterly callous display of The lira TRYTOM=D3, tary coup and safeguard Turkey championed the pious working unwarranted privilege and which has lost nearly a fifth of from war across its southern classes and overseen years of entitlement" Trump "exploited its value against the dollar this border in Syria and Iraq. strong economic growth. and denied significant wages year, dropped nearly 3 percent “We are embarking on this Opponents say the move to his own longstanding per- 50 hours a week, 'The Washing- USD 350,000 which would to 4.74 to the U.S. currency after road by using this opportunity marks a lurch to authoritarian- sonal driver". ton Post' reported. cover the unpaid wages, pen- the cabinet announcement. as best we can for a strong par- ism, accusing Erdogan of erod- According to court papers, Trump's longtime personal alties, interest and attorneys' Erdogan named his son- liament, strong government and ing the secular institutions set Cintron served as President driver filed a lawsuit against fees, Hutcher said. in-law Berat Albayrak as trea- planned to take greater control Turkish people, are making a strong Turkey,” he said. up by modern Turkey’s founder, Trump's personal driver for his company on Monday alleg- In his lawsuit, Cintron sury and finance minister in an of the economy after the elec- new start here today,” he told ‘INSTITUTIONALIZED Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, and more than 20 years until mid- ing that Trump owes him more alleges "he was forced to work updated cabinet that excluded tion, which he won on June 24. the dignitaries and thousands of AUTOCRACY’ driving it further from West- 2016, when the real estate than USD 200,000 in unpaid thousands of hours of over- former deputy prime minister Assuming the new executive guests. “We are leaving behind The introduction of the new ern values of democracy and tycoon became the Republi- overtime wages, it said. time without compensation. Mehmet Simsek, seen as the presidency he has long fought to the system that has in the past presidential system is the biggest free speech. can presidential nominee and "The proverbial straw hits President Trump's further cal- main market-friendly minis- establish, Erdogan earlier took cost our country a heavy price in overhaul of governance since the Marc Pierini, a former EU the Secret Service took over. the camel's back. He finally lousness and cupidity is further ter in the previous government. the oath of office in parliament political and economic chaos.” Turkish republic was established ambassador to Turkey and visit- In his suit, Cintron says he says 'Enough is enough', " said demonstrated by the fact that The lira has been battered before addressing international Erdogan named Fuat Oktay, on the ruins of the Ottoman ing scholar at Carnegie Europe, would start at 7 am and stay on Larry Hutcher, Cintron's attor- while he is purportedly a bil- by concern about Erdogan’s leaders gathered at the presiden- a former Turkish Airlines execu- Empire nearly a century ago. said Erdogan’s new powers effec- duty until the Trump family no ney, explaining why Cintron lionaire, he has not given his drive for lower interest rates tial palace in Ankara. tive who studied in the United The post of prime minis- tively make him a “super-exec- longer needed him in the eve- had filed the suit. personal driver a meaningful and by comments in May that he “We, as Turkey and as the States, as vice president. Armed ter has been scrapped and the utive president”. AGENCIES ning. That added up to at least Cintron is suing for about raise in over 12 years!". AGENCIES Trump names ultra-conservative Brett Sharif, Maryam 5-month-old survives 9 hours buried in US woods put on Pak Kavanaugh Supreme Court Judge MISSOULA (Montana): A will be placed or how the baby 5-month-old infant who mirac- will be cared for, citing medi- exit control list ulously survived more than nine cal privacy. WASHINGTON DC: US hours being buried under a pile Francis Crowley, 32, was President Donald Trump on LAHORE: The Pakistani gov- of sticks and debris in the woods being held on USD 50,000 bail Tuesday nominated conser- ernment on Tuesday placed of western Montana suffered on a charge of criminal endan- vative Brett Kavanaugh as the the names of ousted prime only minor injuries despite germent. Additional charges will Supreme Court Judge to suc- minister Nawaz Sharif and his wearing wet and soiled clothes follow, the sheriff's office said in ceed Justice Anthony Ken- daughter Maryam Nawaz on in cold weather, authorities said a statement Sunday. nedy, triggering an epic partisan the Exit Control List (ECL) on Monday. "For all of us at the sheriff's war over the court's future as to prevent them from flying The baby boy is otherwise in office, this is what we call a mir- Democrats vowed to oppose abroad after their return to the good condition, authorities said. acle," the statement said. "For his choice. country on Friday. Missoula County Sheriff's depu- the officers who were present Trump picked Justice Kava- The move came days after ties were called about 8 pm Sat- for this event, it's especially hard naugh from an original list of the accountability court in urday about a man threatening knowing what this small baby 25 judges, which also included Islamabad convicted Sharif people in the Lolo Hot Springs before a deputy heard a baby's all is in good health," sheriff's endured in the last 24 hours." prominent Indian-American and Maraym in the Avenfield area of the Lolo National Forest. cry at about 2:30 am Sunday. spokeswoman Brenda Bassett Crowley is from Portland, Ore- judge Amul Thapar. Trump said Kavanaugh was that I will oppose his nomina- properties corruption case and Deputies apprehended the He found the baby face- said in a statement on Monday. gon, and was previously arrested Announcing Kavanaugh's an incredibly qualified nominee tion to the Supreme Court," said sentenced them to 10 and seven man, who indicated that a baby down under the pile of sticks The baby was taken to a in June in Missoula on a fugitive nomination, Trump described who deserved a swift confir- Indian-origin Senator Kamala years jail respectively. Persons was buried somewhere in the and debris, dressed only in a hospital. Custody of the child warrant from Oregon, the Mis- the 53-year-old from Mary- mation and robust bipartisan Harris. put on the ECL are prohibited woods. The sheriff's office -hast wet and soiled onesie in the has been referred to the state soulian reported. Crowley was land, currently a judge in the support. from leaving Pakistan ily put together a search crew of 46-degree (8-degree Celsius) Division of Child and Family released when Oregon officials US Court of Appeals for the Prior to becoming a judge, House Judiciary Commit- The father-daughter duo are federal, state and local officials weather. Services. Spokesman Chuck decided not to extradite him, District of Columbia Circuit, he served in the George W Bush tee Member Congresswoman currently in London to look that combed the forest outside "He suffered some minor Council declined to answer any Deputy Missoula County Attor- as one with "impeccable creden- administration, first as an asso- Pramila Jayapal said Trump after Sharif's wife, Begum Kul- the hot springs for six hours scrapes and bruising but over- questions about where the child ney Jason Marks said. AGENCIES tials and one of the finest legal ciate counsel and then senior was taking "swipes at vulner- soom Nawaz, who is suffering minds of our times". associate counsel, and subse- able communities and hard- from throat cancer and has CLIMATE CHANGE Kavanaugh's nomination quently as assistant to the pres- working families with every been on ventilator since June needs to be confirmed by the ident and the staff secretary. chance he gets". 14 after a cardiac arrest. Senate, which is bitterly divided While the Republican lead- "Brett Kavanaugh comes The interior ministry on the over party lines. ership hailed Trump's choice, from a roster of extremists request of the country's anti- Japan rescuers search house to Justice Kennedy, 81, had Democrats vowed to oppose approved by right-wing organ- graft body National Account- announced his retirement on his nomination. isations that are committed to ability Bureau (NAB) has June 27 after serving the federal "Judge Kavanaugh should pushing a regressive agenda. placed the names of Nawaz judiciary for 43 years. not be allowed anywhere near This appointment is the most Sharif and Maryam Nawaz on house for survivors; flood toll 141 "Tonight it is my honour our nation's highest bench. Let's momentous in a generation and ECL, an official of interior min- and privilege to announce that be clear: a vote for Kavanaugh it will affect historic decisions istry confirmed. KURASHIKI: Rescue work- I will nominate Judge Brett would be a vote to rip health made for the next half century He said after the convic- ers carried out house-to-house Typhoon Maria Kavanaugh to the United States care from American families we can't let that time be defined tion of Sharif and Maryam in searches on Tuesday in the Supreme Court," Trump said. and deny women their consti- by partisan rulings that hurt our a corruption case the ministry increasingly unlikely hope of "Judge Kavanaugh has tutional right to make their own communities and strip away our entertained the NAB's request finding survivors after days of shuts Taiwan impeccable credentials, unsur- health care decisions," Dem- rights," Jayapal said. and placed their names on deadly floods and landslides passed qualifications, and a ocratic National Committee On the other hand, almost ECL. that have claimed 141 lives in TAIPEI: Schools and offices proven commitment to equal chair Tom Perez said. the entire Republican lead- The NAB has already one of Japan's worst weather- in Taiwan will close on Tues- justice under the law. Through- "Brett Kavanaugh represents ership stood solidly behind declared that Sharif and related disasters for decades. day and flights have been out legal circles, he is considered a fundamental threat to the Trump on his nomination, Maryam will be arrested upon The record downpours that cancelled as Typhoon Maria a judge's judge, a true thought promise of justice and equality, including his bitter critic Sen- their arrival at any airport of began last week have stopped churns towards Taiwan leader among his peers," he said. which is why I am announcing ator John McCain. AGENCIES the country. AGENCIES and receding flood waters have bringing torrential rains and laid bare the destruction that powerful winds. has cut a swathe through the Maria was 500 kilome- west of the country. tres east of the northeastern With Johnson out, Russia eyes better UK ties In the city of Kurashiki, the inside them," an official with getting out when it suddenly coastal town of Yilan with flooding engulfed entire dis- the local Okayama prefecture started raining hard, swamp- gusts of up to 190 kilometres MOSCOW: The Kremlin on chok, with the woman dying on tricts at one point, forcing some government said. "We know it's ing the area," he said. an hour as of 10 am local time Tuesday said it hoped to see July 8. Her partner remains in people to their rooftops to wait a race against time, we are try- In the Mabi district of Kura- (0200 GMT), the weather an improvement in ties with critically condition, with Brit- for rescue. ing as hard as we can." shiki, the water left behind a bureau said. the UK after Boris Johnson ain once again pointing the fin- By on Tuesday morning, Hideto Yamanaka was fine yellow silt that has trans- Its impact was expected resigned as Britain's foreign ger at Russia. rescue workers were going leading a team of around 60 formed the area into moon- to be the strongest from late minister in disagreement over But the Kremlin has dis- door-to-door, looking for sur- firefighters dispatched from scape. Cars driving through Tuesday to early Wednes- the country's Brexit strategy. missed as "absurd" suggestions vivors -- or victims -- of the outside the prefecture search- kicked up clouds of dust. day, with downpours up to "We are waiting for things Moscow had any involvement disaster. ing homes. "I'm afraid elderly People walking around 500 millimetres (19.7 inches) to clear up politically in Brit- in the incident. "It's what we call a grid people who were living alone wore medical masks or cov- forecast in some areas, the ain," President Vladimir Putin's Peskov also wished the Eng- operation, where we are check- may have failed to escape," said ered their mouths with small bureau added. spokesman Dmitry Peskov told land team -- which has reached ing every single house to see if Yamanaka, 53. "Physically weak towels to protect themselves Officials have warned reporters, suggesting Moscow the World Cup semi-finals for there are people still trapped people may have been late in against the particulates. AGENCIES of possible floods and was not too sad to see the min- the first time in 28 years -- good mudslides. ister go. luck when they face Croatia in Taiwanese authorities "Unfortunately his contri- referring to two cases of nerve ble agent from Russia, Sergei Russia on Wednesday. Canada heat wave death toll soars to 70 announced that offices and bution to the development of agent poisonings in southwest Skripal, and his daughter Yulia, "Certainly we are expect- schools would close on bilateral ties with Russia was England. were targeted with a potent ing the England players to MONTREAL: A heatwave in Quebec in The heatwave has hit eastern Canada Tuesday afternoon in five rather modest, to put it mildly," Johnson had in Decem- nerve agent in Salisbury in show us some beautiful foot- eastern Canada has now been blamed since early July but only Quebec has cities, including Yilan, where he remarked. ber travelled to Moscow in an an attack London blamed on ball. They know how to do it," for 70 deaths, officials have said. Thirty- recorded a rise in deaths linked to the strong waves have started to "And certainly sooner or effort to mend ties after years of Moscow. Peskov said. British officials pound the shore. Local televi- later, we will wait for some antagonism in the first official They have since recovered have boycotted the World Cup four of the fatalities were recorded in scorching temperatures. In 2010 around sion footage showed farmers sort of rational explanations or visit by a British foreign minis- but 10 days ago, a couple in the which is being hosted by Rus- Montreal, the provincial health ministry 100 people in the Montreal area died in Yilan rushing to their fields arguments over the recent situ- ter in five years. same area became critically ill sia after blaming Moscow for said. Previously, the toll was 54 dead. because of stifling heat. AGENCIES harvest scallions, the county's ation in Salisbury and the situ- But relations hit a new low after coming in contact with the attempted assassination of most famous produce. AGENCIES ation that followed," he added, in March after a former dou- the same nerve agent, Novi- the Skripals. AGENCIES Tiny device can turn waste heat into electricity WASHINGTON DC: Sci- method for essentially recov- that do not get enough direct entists have developed a tiny ering energy from waste heat," sunlight to power solar panels. silicon-based device that can said Paul Davids, a physicist The infrared radiation harness electricity from waste from Sandia National Labora- trapped in the silicon dioxide heat and could be used power tories in the US. creates very fast electrical oscil- sensors for space missions "Car engines produce a lot of lations, about 50 trillion times which do not get enough direct heat and that heat is just waste, a second. This pushes electrons sunlight. right? So imagine if you could back and forth between the alu- The device is made of com- convert that engine heat into minum and the silicon in an mon and abundant materials, electrical power for a hybrid asymmetric manner. such as aluminum, silicon and car. This is the first step in that This process, called rectifi- glass combined in very uncom- direction, but much more work cation, generates net DC electri- mon ways. needs to be done," said Davids. cal current. "We've deliberately Smaller than a pinkie nail, "In the short term we're focused on common materi- the device is about 1/8 inch by small to be seen by eye, serves atoms thick, or 16,000 times looking to make a compact als and processes that are scal- 1/8 inch, half as thick as a dime as an antenna to catch the infra- thinner than a human hair. infrared power supply, perhaps able. In theory, any commercial and metallically shiny. The top red radiation. The patterned and etched to replace radioisotope ther- integrated circuit fabrication is aluminum that is etched with Between the aluminum top aluminum antenna channels moelectric generators," he said. facility could make these rec- stripes roughly 20 times smaller and the silicon bottom is a very the infrared radiation into this Called RTGs, the generators tennas," said Joshua Shank, a than the width of a human hair. thin layer of silicon dioxide. thin layer. are used for such tasks as pow- former postdoctoral fellow at This pattern, though far too This layer is about 20 silicon "We have developed a new ering sensors for space missions Sandia. AGENCIES 12 business mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 11 July, 2018 CCI to probe Chadha group Andhra Pradesh tops Ease of Doing Business ranking

NEW DELHI: Andhra firms for unfair biz practices Pradesh has topped the ease of doing annual business ranking NEW DELHI: Competition the matter. the 2011-12 to 2016-17 period. of states and Union Territories Commission has ordered a In a 17-page order, the CCI Such trend of procurement by the World Bank and Depart- probe against Chadha Hold- said it is of the view that the by the four entities shows that ment of Industrial Policy and ings and its four group entities reasons given by the entities they are giving preference to Promotion (DIPP). for alleged abuse of dominant "appear to be merely an attempt these two distilleries over other Telangana and Haryana are position with respect to pro- to subvert the fact that procure- distillers or manufacturers, the at the second and third posi- curement of country liquor in ment from various distillers/ regulator said, adding that they tions, respectively, according Uttar Pradesh. manufacturers was being made have not been able to provide to a statement issued by DIPP. The group is run by Chadha by them in an arbitrary and dis- any plausible justification for Others in the top ten are family and is mainly into real criminatory manner". according such preferential Jharkhand (4), Gujarat (5), estate and liquor businesses. This resulted in "denial of treatment. Chhattisgarh (6), Madhya The group's then head Ponty market access to certain dis- Apart from probing the Pradesh (7), Karnataka (8), Chadha was killed in a shoot tillers/ manufacturers like the complaint, the CCI will also Rajasthan (9) and West Ben- out in November 2012. informant (Star Bruchem)," it investigate allegations that the gal (10). After finding prima-facie added. five entities, including Chadha Meghalaya was ranked last Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu case of violations of compe- According to the CCI, each Holdings, being a group and at 36th position. tition norms, the fair trade of four entities have been pro- contravening the provisions DIPP in collaboration with reform evidence score that is more. watchdog will probe Chadha curing country liquor from of Section 4 of the Competi- the World Bank conducts an based on evidence uploaded "The states which have Holdings Pvt Ltd as well as the mentioned in the Competition of market access to other distill- more than one distillery. How- tion Act. annual reform exercise for all by States/UTs and feedback achieved 80 per cent or more four group entities — Flora and Commission of India (CCI) ers and manufacturers. ever, around 25 to 55 per cent Section 4 pertains to abuse States/UTs under the Business score that is based on response reforms evidence score repre- Fauna Housing & Land Devel- order. The regulator has ordered of the procurement by the enti- of dominant position. Reform Action Plan (BRAP). garnered from the actual users sent 84 per cent of the country's opments Pvt Ltd, Patiala Kings It was alleged that the five a detailed investigation by its ties in this period was from Besides, the watchdog will "A large number of states of the services provided to the area, 90 per cent of the coun- Liquor Pvt Ltd, Royal Bever- entities indulged in discrimi- probe arm — Director General two distilleries — Wave Dis- probe the role of the persons have made significant progress businesses. try's population and 79 per cent ages Pvt Ltd and Kiwi Wines natory procurement of coun- — on a complaint filed by Star tilleries and Breweries Ltd, and or officers who were in-charge in reforms suggested in BRAP DIPP said 17 states have of India's GDP," it said. and Beverages Pvt Ltd. try liquor from either their own Bruchem Ltd, formerly known Lords Distilleries — which are of and responsible for the con- 2017," it said. achieved a reform evidence Number of reform actions Chadha Holdings is the distilleries or some favoured as Narang Distillery. group companies of Chadha duct of the businesses of such The assessment under score of more than 90 per cent implemented under BRAP holding company for Chadha distilleries or manufacturers. Before calling for the probe, Holdings. parties at the time of the alleged the BRAP 2017 is based on a and 15 have achieved a com- 2017 increased to 7,758 from Group, as per information Another allegation was denial the CCI heard the parties in It is based on the data for contravention. PTI combined score consisting of bined score of 90 per cent and 2,532 in 2015. PTI IndusInd Bank Q1 profit IndiGo puts 1.2 HDFC group mCap million seats on Thailand beckons India Inc COIMBATORE: The Indo- grows 24% to `1,036 cr Thai Chamber of Commerce crosses `10 trillion, sale at `1,212 (ITCC) on Tuesday invited the MUMBAI: Private sector lender entrepreneus and industrial- nd IndusInd Bank on Tuesday MUMBAI: In the largest dis- ists from this region to invest only 2 after Tatas posted a 24 per cent increase counted ticket sale offer by a in Thailand, particularly in in net profit at Rs 1,036 crore domestic carrier, no-frills airline the industrial and education NEW DELHI: Deepak Parekh- HDFC Standard Life Insurance in the June quarter on healthy IndiGo has put 1.2 million seats sectors. led financial services conglom- Company Rs 95,936.72 crore rise in advances and core inter- up for grabs with fares starting Thailand, being the sec- erate HDFC group on Tuesday and Gruh Finance Rs 24,967.71 est income. The city-based bank at Rs 1,212 for travel across its ond largest exporter of food, saw the market capitalisation of crore on the BSE. had posted a net profit of Rs flight network, including over- computer peripherals and also its listed firms cross Rs 10 lakh Tata group firms have a 837 crore in the corresponding he said, adding that the profit seas destinations. automotives, has vast oppor- crore mark, making it only the combined market valuation of period last year. growth would have been higher The bookings begin on tunities for the industries from second Indian business house nearly Rs 11 lakh crore. Tata The core net interest income but for this impact. Tuesday for the four-day 'mega Coimbatore region to invest in, after Tatas to achieve this feat. Consultancy Services (TCS) is rose 20 per cent to Rs 2,122 Its overall provisions rose anniversary sale' offer for travel ITCC president S S Phool told HDFC group currently has the country's most valued firm crore on the back of a 29 per to over Rs 350 crore in the June period from July 25 to March 30 reporters here on the sidelines four listed entities -- housing with a market valuation of Rs cent loan growth, while the non- quarter, from Rs 309 crore in the next year, IndiGo said. "IndiGo of signing a memorandum of Stating that these universi- tion (Codissia), which would finance major HDFC Ltd, bank- 7,18,623.56 crore. interest income moved up to Rs year-ago period. The gross non- is offering customers a four-day understanding with two major ties can be converted into medi- develop strong institutional ing behemoth HDFC Bank, life HDFC group's HDFC Bank 1,301 crore from Rs 1,167 crore performing assets (NPA) ratio special sale starting at Rs 1,212 trade and industrial bodies. cal or engineering university to trade and business relations to insurance firm HDFC Standard is the country's third most val- in the year-ago period. improved marginally to 1.15 effective from July 10 till July ITCC is exploring to widen attract more students, he said maintain a sustainable mecha- Life and Gruh Finance -- while ued firm in terms of market The net interest margin per cent, one of the lowest in its 13. As part of the mega sale, the its network with ASEAN and there would be a three-year nism of dialogue and platform Tatas have nearly 30 firms listed capitalisation (m-cap). (NIM) narrowed to 3.92 per history and Sobti exuded confi- airline is offering 12 lakh seats BRIC countries in the near tax holiday and the universi- for discussions, chamber presi- on the stock exchange. Shares of HDFC Bank rose cent and the bank management dence on this front going ahead. for travel between July 25, 2018 future and Indian investors ties would have international dent Vanitha Mohan said. Another HDFC entity -- its by 1.31 per cent to close at Rs said it will be stable at the 3.90 Corporate advances increased and March 30, 2019 across the would have greater opportu- faculty to keep up with higher The memorandum, among mutual fund arm -- is currently 2,149, HDFC 1.54 per cent to per cent level in the future as 30 per cent, while retail lending 6E network including the inter- nities in Thailand, Phool said. standards of education, he said. other things, would exchange in the process of launching an Rs 1,939.20, HDFC Standard well. Its managing director and was up 28 per cent. national routes," it said. Group CEO of Safaff Global The Indian industries, which information on general eco- IPO, after which the group will Life 0.51 per cent to Rs 476.70 chief executive Romesh Sobti Vehicle loans grew by over In addition, customers can and former secretary-general supply automobile components nomic status, taxation, invest- have five listed firms and ana- while Gruh Finance fell by said the bank had to book a 50 per cent and Sobti said that also avail a five per cent cash- of ITCC D Devadas said Thai- and products to various coun- ment, opportunities, trade lysts have pegged its market 0.96 per cent to Rs 341.35 on mark-to-market (MTM) loss of there will be at least two years of back of up to Rs 500 with a min- land was interested in leasing tries for their four- wheelers can policies and legislative changes capital at around Rs 30,000 the BSE. HDFC is one of the Rs 85 crore on its G-sec portfo- "good-run" in this segment on imum transaction of Rs 3,000 out three universities to Indian also export to Thailand, he said. of their respective countries in crore. few blue-chip companies in lio. The reverses have been fully demand from the construction with SBI credit card, the release investors, particularly educa- MoUs were signed between order to strengthen trade, tech- At close of trade on Tues- the country which is not run absorbed through provisioning, sector. PTI said. PTI tionists, so that more Indian the local chapter of Indian nological and industrial col- day, the market valuation by a promoter family and is students, who go to China and Chamber of Commerce and laboration between Thailand of HDFC Bank stood at Rs professionally-managed with Russia for higher education, Industry and Coimbatore Dis- and India, Codissia president 5,59,633.53 crore, of HDFC a diverse institutional share- Airbus captain urges EU to could come and study there. trict Small Industries Associa- R Ramamurthy said. PTI Ltd was Rs 3,26,776.81 crore, holding. PTI Tata Motors’ support UK’s Brexit offer global sales TCS Q1 profit jumps 23% to` 7,340 crore LONDON: After warning that should exit the EU without a MUMBAI: The country's larg- said that a disciplined execu- Britain had "no clue" over its deal. up 10% in June est software exporter TCS on tion, accelerating growth and Brexit plans, Airbus's boss has "They seem to have no clue, Tuesday posted a 23.4 per cent currency support helped the welcomed new proposals for or at least no consensus," he NEW DELHI: Tata Motors rise in consolidated net profit company mitigate the impact the divorce and urged the EU said, urging May to keep Brit- on Tuesday reported 10.07 per to Rs 7,340 crore for the first of wage increases during the to give them a fair hearing. ain in the EU's customs union. cent rise in global sales, includ- quarter ended June 30, 2018. quarter. The pan-European aviation The government's plan out- ing that of Jaguar Land Rover The company had reported "This strong start gives us giant employs nearly 15,000 lined later Friday does not go (JLR), to 100,135 units in last a net profit of Rs 5,945 crore in greater confidence in our abil- people in Britain for the pro- now to be "going in the right that far but would follow EU month. It had sold 90,966 units the same period previous fiscal, ity to get our operating margin duction of aircraft wings, and direction", Enders told the Ger- rules for trade in goods, rais- in June last year. TCS said in a regulatory filing. to our preferred range, while had warned its investment was man Chamber of Commerce in ing hopes that long-stalled talks Global wholesale units of all The Tata Group company continuing to fund the digital at risk from a disorderly exit. London, according to a tweet with the bloc can progress, to Tata Motors' commercial vehi- -- which accounts for a lion's investments that are differen- But after a day of high polit- by Airbus. the benefit of Airbus and other cles and Tata Daewoo range in share of the group's overall cylinders. Our banking verti- given a good set of wins dur- tiating us in the marketplace," ical drama in London, Airbus "We are not shy to request major exporters that are deeply June this year stood at 44,229 profit -- saw its income from cal recovered very nicely this ing the quarter, a robust deal Ramakrishnan said. chief executive Tom Enders that Brussels & our other home concerned about the impact on units, up 46.25 per cent from operations grow at 15.8 per quarter, while other indus- pipeline and accelerating digi- TCS declared an interim late on Monday welcomed the countries are similarly prag- their operations in Britain. 30,241 units a year ago, the cent to Rs 34,261 crore for the try verticals maintained their tal demand. dividend of Rs 4 per equity compromise plan outlined by matic & fair," he said. Airbus warned last month company said in a statement. first three months of the cur- momentum," TCS CEO and The company said it is see- share (of Re 1 each). Prime Minister Theresa May, On Friday, during a com- that the country crashing out The company's global sales rent financial year, up from Rs MD Rajesh Gopinathan said ing strong demand in areas like The results came in after which seeks to maintain Brit- pany presentation in London, of the bloc without a deal next of all passenger vehicles were 29,584 crore a year earlier. in statement. cloud transformation, cyber- market hours. TCS shares ain's close trading ties with the Enders had repeated the com- March would be "catastrophic" at 55,906 units, 7.93 per cent "We are starting the new fis- Gopinathan exuded con- security, data privacy, and closed 0.56 per cent lower on European Union. pany's stark concerns about and force it to consider its lower than 60,725 units in June cal year on a strong note, with fidence that the company is automation. BSE on Tuesday to Rs 1,877 a May's government appears what might happen if Britain investments. PTI 2017. PTI the growth engine firing on all poised "well for the future" TCS CFO V Ramakrishnan piece. PTI June PV sales growth speeds ahead to 10-year high of 37.54% NEW DELHI: Passenger vehi- Sales of utility vehicles, cars of 19.89 per cent. 2017, it added. cle sales in India rose by 37.54 and vans grew by 47.11 per INDIAN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Bajaj Auto's motorcycle For the first quarter, sale Maruti gains market share in per cent in June, the fastest cent, 34.21 per cent and 35.64 Overall Performance Number of Vehicles sales stood at 2,00,949 units across categories rose by monthly growth in nearly ten per cent, respectively, during compared to 1,08,109 units in 18.01 per cent 69,42,612 units years, albeit low base of last last month, he added. June 2017, up 85.87 per cent. as compared with 58,82,912 Q1; Tata Motors pips Honda year when customers post- For the first quarter (April- Scooter sales saw a rise of units in same period of 2017- poned purchases expecting June period) of the current fis- 20.96 per cent to 6,01,761 units, 18 fiscal. NEW DELHI: The coun- price cuts after GST rollout, cal, PV sales rose by 19.91 per Apr-Jun Domestic as compared with 4,97,478 Total exports were up 26.73 try's largest carmaker Maruti Production Sales Exports inflating the growth rate. cent to 8,73,501 units as com- 2017 units in June last year. Scooter per cent to 11,94,627 units in Suzuki India tightened its grip According to data released pared with 7,28,483 units in 16.55% 18.01% 26.73% sales had fallen by 1.4 per cent first quarter as compared with on domestic passenger vehicles by the Society of Indian Auto- same period of last fiscal. Apr-Jun 69,19,414 58,82,912 9,42,663 to 5,55,467 units in May this 9,42,663 units in April-June segment by increasing its mar- mobile Manufacturers (SIAM), In June, market leader 2018 year. period of last fiscal. ket share to 52.54 per cent in domestic passenger vehicle Maruti Suzuki India reported 80,64,239 69,42,612 11,94,627 Market leader HMSI saw However, PV exports were the first quarter of the ongo- (PV) sales rose to 2,73,759 a growth of 44.4 per cent in its Segment-wise Domestic Sales its domestic sales increase by down 7.37 per cent to 1,67,161 ing fiscal. units last month from 1,99,036 domestic PV sales at 1,34,036 33.29 per cent to 3,61,236 units units during the quarter as During the April-June cent during the first quarter, up units in June last year. units. Rival Hyundai Motor as against 2,71,007 units in the some of the leading export- period, Tata Motors overtook from 50.43 per cent in the year- 17.98% 15.92% The previous fastest growth India saw a growth of 20.79 year-ago month. ers faced capacity constraints, Honda Cars India to become the ago period. witnessed by the PV segment per cent at 45,371 units. Chennai-based TVS SIAM Deputy Director General fourth largest player in terms of The company has witnessed was in December 2009 when it Homegrown Mahindra & 54.01% 19.91% 51.55% Motors sold 99,107 units as Sugato Sen said. market share. good demand of its models such grew by 50 per cent. Mahindra registered a growth compared to 86,296 units in On the outlook for the According to the latest data as the new hatchback Swift,

Domestic car sales were up of 11.89 per cent at 18,092 56,77,343 June last year, up 14.84 per cent. rest of the fiscal, he said that by Society of Indian Automo- compact sedan Dzire, SUV

5,83,547

48,97,622 34.21 per cent to 1,83,885 units units, while Tata Motors saw 4,94,598 Hero MotoCorp's scooter tightening of interest rates and bile Manufacturers (SIAM), Brezza and premium hatch- as against 1,37,012 units in June its PV sales jump 56.75 per cent sales stood at 63,755 units as increase in commodity prices total domestic passenger vehi- back Baleno.

2,30,095

1,61,673

1,51,831

1,04,976

2017, SIAM said. to 20,610 units. 8,73,501 compared to 75,482 units in the were the biggest challenges for cle (PV) sales in the first quar- Second-placed Hyundai

7,28,483 "People postponed pur- According to SIAM, total Passenger Two Three Total Total year-ago months, down 15.53 the PV segment. ter of this fiscal grew 19.91 per Motor India sold 1,37,114 units chases last year during this two-wheeler sales in June rose Cars Wheelers Wheelers Passenger Commercial per cent. "However, PV sales are cent to 8,73,501 units as against during the period as against period as they expected prices by 22.28 per cent to 18,67,884 Vehicles Vehicles Sales of commercial vehi- expected to grow backed by 7,28,483 units. 1,24,327 units in the first quar- to come down following the units compared with 15,27,509 KBK Infographics Source: SIAM cles were up 41.72 per cent to new launches. Two-wheeler Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) ter last fiscal, up 10.28 per cent, rollout of GST. So, the growth units in the year-ago month. 80,624 units in June, SIAM sales are going to benefit from a sold 4,58,967 units of PVs in SIAM data showed. we are witnessing this year is Motorcycle sales last month Corp posted a rise of 16.56 per Rival Honda Motorcy- said. normal monsoon and increase the April-June period as against However, the company's coming on a low base of last rose 24.32 per cent to 11,99,332 cent in its domestic motorcycle cle and Scooter India (HMSI) Vehicle sales across catego- in MSP. Besides, CV segment is 3,67,386 units in the year-ago market share fell to 15.69 per year," SIAM Director General units as against 9,64,729 units a sales at 6,26,194 units as against sold 1,74,276 units as com- ries registered a rise of 25.23 going to benefit from enhanced period, a growth of 24.93 per cent in the first quarter this fis- Vishnu Mathur told reporters year earlier. 5,37,187 units in the year-ago pared to 1,45,358 units in the per cent to 22,79,151 units government spending on infra- cent. In terms of market share, cal from 17 per cent in the year- here. Market leader Hero Moto- month. same month last year, a growth from 18,19,926 units in June structure," he added. PTI MSI saw it increase to 52.54 per ago period. PTI business 13 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 11 July, 2018 mp Gold ETFs see `150 cr Adani bids for 52 city gas retail outflow in Q1; asset base slumps by 12% licences... GAIL Gas close to 30 NEW DELHI: Gold exchange- traded funds (ETFs) continued NEW DELHI: Adani Group to retail natural gas in India, nections to be given in the first deter bidders from quoting to lose steam with investors pull- on Tuesday emerged as the looked at licence for 15 cities eight years of operation. unviable tariff of 1 paisa per ing out nearly Rs 150 crore from top bidder for city gas retailing but did not place any bid, they In the previous eight rounds, unit. the instrument in the April-June licences, eyeing as many as 52 added. bidders were asked to quote Companies having a net quarter, favouring equities. cities, while Reliance-BP com- IGL, which retails CNG in only the tariff for the pipeline worth of not less than Rs 150 The assets under manage- bine took a close look at bid- the national capital region, put that carries gas within the city crore can bid for cities with a ment (AUM) of gold funds ties as an asset class," he said. ding but dropped out at the last in bids for 13 cities, they said. limits. These bidding criteria did population of 50 lakh and more plunged 12 per cent to Rs 4,567 On the other hand, equity moment, sources said. Essel Infraprojects Ltd has not include the rate at which an while the same for cities with crore at the end of June this year, schemes saw an infusion of Rs GAIL Gas Ltd, the city gas put in a total of seven bids. entity would sell CNG to auto- population of 20 lakh to 50 from Rs 5,174 crore a year ago. 33,000 crore during the first distribution arm of state-owned Other subsidiaries of GAIL, mobiles or piped natural gas lakh has been proposed at Rs Trading in gold ETF seg- quarter (April-June) of the cur- GAIL India Ltd, put in bids for Mahanagar Gas Ltd and Gujarat to households using the same 100 crore. ment has been tepid during the rent financial year. close to 30 cities, sources privy State Petroleum Corp (GSPC) pipeline network, leading to The net worth eligibility last five financial years. It saw According to the latest data to the development said. too made bids for the licence. companies offering one paisa as goes down with population, outflow of Rs 835 crore in 2017- available with the Association of Adani Gas Ltd bid for 32 As many as 86 geographical the tariff to win licences. with a Rs 5 crore net worth 18; Rs 775 crore in 2016-17; Rs Mutual Funds in India (Amfi), cities on its own and another areas (GAs), made by clubbing In the new guidelines, maxi- firm being eligible to bid for 903 crore in 2015-16; Rs 1,475 a net sum of Rs 146 crore was 20 cities in equal joint venture adjacent districts, are on offer mum weightage of 50 per cent cities that have less than 10 lakh crore in 2014-15 and Rs 2,293 pulled out in 14 gold-linked with state-owned Indian Oil in the 9th city gas distribution endra Modi's target of giving like Indraprastha Gas Ltd and has been given to the number of population. crore in 2013-14. ETFs in the June quarter, as Corp (IOC). (CGD) bidding round. piped cooking gas connection GAIL Gas Ltd, which are serv- piped gas connections proposed Last few rounds of CGD "Gold ETFs continue to wit- compared to Rs 218 crore in Bidding for the biggest city The GAs cover 24 per cent to 1 crore households, roughly ing 240 million population, 42 in eight years from the date of have evoked a lukewarm ness outflows since the last 5 the year-ago period. gas distribution licensing round, of the country's area and 29 per triple the current size, by 2020. lakh domestic consumers and authorisation, as compared to response. The fourth round was years. After the multi-year rise Withdrawal of Rs 54 crore offering 86 permits for selling cent of its population. The CGD licences on offer 31 lakh CNG vehicles. 30 per cent earlier. altogether cancelled, while the in gold prices since 2005, we was seen in April, Rs 38 crore CNG and piped cooking gas The round is likely to attract are for Bhopal in Madhya Of these, 56 GAs were The number of CNG dis- fifth saw a sparse response. saw gold prices make new highs in May and another Rs 54 crore in 174 districts in 22 states and investments of Rs 70,000 crore, Pradesh; Ahmednagar in Maha- awarded through bidding pensing stations proposed to be The sixth round of bidding in 2011-12 and then corrected in June. Gold ETFs — passive union territories, closed on according to the Petroleum and rashtra; Ludhiana and Jalandhar rounds and the rest on gov- set up has been assigned 20 per for 34 cities in 2015 got bids for sharply. Since then they have investment instruments that Tuesday. Natural Gas Regulatory Board in Punjab; Barmer, Alwar and ernment nomination. cent weightage. Length of the only 20. The seventh round of traded in a range of 1,100-1,400 are based on price movements India Gas Solutions Pvt Ltd (PNGRB). Kota in Rajasthan; Coimbatore The latest round is being pipeline to be laid in the GA and bidding done to set up CGD USD/oz," Morningstar Invest- and invest in the metal -- have -- the 50:50 JV of UK's BP plc The government is targeting and Salem in Tamil Nadu; Alla- held on changed parameters the tariff proposed for city gas infrastructure in 11 smart cit- ment Adviser India Director been continuously seeing a and Reliance Industries, looked to raise the share of natural gas habad, Faizabad, Amethi and after one-paisa bids spoilt the and Compressed Natural Gas ies under smart city mission Manager Research Kaustubh withdrawal. The segment last very closely to foray into city gas in primary energy basket to 15 Rai Bareli in Uttar Pradesh; initial auction rounds. (CNG) have been assigned 10 received only 1 bid. Belapurkar said. saw an inflow of Rs 20 crore in distribution but dropped out at per cent from 6 per cent at pres- Dehradun in Uttarakhand and Bidders have been asked to per cent weightage each. Seven cities were offered in "At the same time equity October 2016. Prior to that, an the last moment, the sources ent, within a few years. Burdwan in West Bengal. quote the number of CNG sta- Also, a floor tariff of Rs 30 the 8th round last year but not markets have moved up sharply inflow of Rs 5 crore was wit- said. The bid round is also aimed Prior to the 9th round, 91 tions to be set up and number for city gas and Rs 2 per kg for all cities have been awarded so since 2014 which switched nessed in such instruments in IGSPL, which was formed at meeting Prime Minister Nar- GAs were awarded to firms of domestic cooking gas con- CNG has been put in order to far. PTI investor focus towards equi- May 2013. PTI LIC to make open Prasad invites UK to tap India's offer to IDBI Bank India, South Korea aim to more massive digital, biz opportunities shareholders than double trade to $50 billion NEW DELHI: IT Minister taking place in India," Prasad NEW DELHI: Insurance Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tues- asserted. behemoth LIC will make an NEW DELHI: India and ity building programmes in day invited the UK to tap into Stating that India and the open offer to minority share- South Korea signed 11 agree- Afghanistan. India already has the massive business opportu- UK share a "modern partner- holders of IDBI Bank in which ments on Tuesday to expand close ties with Afghanistan and nities offered by "a new India", ship" cemented by strong his- it proposes to acquire up to 51 business ties and more than is helping to rebuild the war- especially in the digital domain, torical ties, Prasad said that per cent equity, source said. double mutual trade to $50 bil- ravaged country. where the country has set its education and science and The state-owned lifelion by 2030, a day after the Moon and Modi on Mon- sights on becoming a $1 trillion technology were amongst insurer will approach market premiers of the two countries day formally opened a new digital economy in the com- the notable areas of bilateral regulator Sebi after getting launched a Samsung mobile Samsung factory on the out- ing years. relationship. approval from its board for phone factory near Delhi. skirts of Delhi which the com- Speaking at Asia House, opportunities in emerging areas "UK is India's 15th largest acquiring stake in the state- Major South Korean com- pany called the world's biggest London -- a centre of Asian like Artificial Intelligence and goods trading partner and the owned bank panies including Samsung and mobile phone manufacturing studies in the UK -- Prasad said Internet of Things, start-up fourth largest investor in India, Insurance regulator Irdai Hyundai Motor Co are house- plant. that while the old India repre- movement and low-cost cyber while India is the third largest has already given its approval hold names across India, one The plant's inauguration sented resources and business security solutions. investor in the UK and emerged to LIC for the stake purchase, a of the world's fastest growing comes at a time when Modi, opportunities for the old Brit- "While we work out the as the second largest interna- move which will help the debt- markets, and visiting South who faces an election next year, ain, "a new India again beck- details, no one doubts the tional job creator with Indian ridden bank get a capital sup- Korean President Moon South Korean President Moon Jae-in signs the visitors' book as Prime is trying to create new jobs for ons UK with a host of business potential to make India's digi- companies having created over port of Rs 10,000-Rs 13,000 Jae-in said he hoped that Minister Narendra Modi looks on at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, millions of Indians who join opportunities, especially in the tal economy worth $1 trillion, 110,000 jobs in the UK in recent crore. smaller companies from his on Tuesday PIC/PTI the workforce every year. digital arena". employing 5-7 million people months," he said. "The LIC-IDBI Bank deal country could replicate that In an apparent endorse- "The future is very promis- in the next 5-7 years," he said. Outlining India's prowess in will trigger an open offer to success. Bilateral trade between the upgrade a 'comprehensive ment of Modi's electoral pros- ing because India's digital econ- The minister said that areas of electronics manufactur- protect the interest of minor- "Going forward I hope that world's seventh and 11th larg- economic partnership agree- pects, Moon said he would omy, large size of our market, opportunities also exist in areas ing and software services, the ity shareholders in the bank," more Korean companies will est economies rose by nearly a ment' signed in 2009, as well eagerly await the Indian lead- demographic dividend and pas- like 'green innovation' and dig- minister said key initiatives like sources said. As per SEBI take- invest in India so that the foun- quarter to $20.8 billion in the as expand cooperation in rail- er's visit to South Korea in sion for technology is creating ital networks that are secure. Bharat Net (rollout of optical over code rules, an acquirer dation for mutual prosperity 2017/18 fiscal year that ended ways, healthcare, telecommu- 2020. Modi, in turn, cred- enormous demand," a state- "India offers massive scope fibre across gram panchayats), has to give an open offer to the can be further expanded," in March, with $16.4 billion of nications and cyber security. ited Moon for South Korea's ment quoted the minister as in both the areas for investors digital literacy and biometric shareholders of target com- Moon said after meeting Prime that in favour of South Korea. They also agreed to explore peace breakthrough with saying. from UK...No firm that has a identifier Aadhaar have bol- pany on acquiring shares or Minister Narendra Modi on The agreements signed tripartite partnership for North Korea and offered He added that the digital stake in the future can afford stered India's position in the voting rights of 25 per cent or the third day of his four-day between the countries included development in third coun- India's support in taking that economy had also spawned to sit out the digital revolution global digital landscape. PTI more. PTI visit. accelerating negotiations to tries, beginning with capac- forward. AGENCIES CORPORATE KALEIDOSCOPE RBI remains net India slaps anti-dumping Switzerland joins string of Western $ seller in May, offloads $5.76 bn duty on Chinese poly-yarn nations to challenge US steel tariffs NEW DELHI: India has MUMBAI: Reserve Bank imposed anti-dumping duty GENEVA: Switzerland has and China. remained net seller of the US of up to $528 per tonne for 5 joined a string of countries According to Tues- dollar after it sold whopping years on a Chinese polyester launching challenges to Wash- day's statement, Switzerland $5.767 billion of the US cur- yarn used in automobile and ington's new steel and alumin- exported steel and aluminium rency on net basis in May in other industries. ium tariffs at the World Trade products to the United States the spot market, according to The move will provide a level Organization, Bern said on last year to the tune of around data. playing field to domestic players uct after considering the recom- Tuesday. 80 million Swiss francs ( 80.7 This is the second consecu- and guard them against below- mendations of DGAD. The Swiss economic affairs in a statement. Several other million, 68.7 million euros). Corporate Vigilance Department of AAI organised a two-day tive month when RBI had net cost imports. "The anti-dumping duty ministry said it had formally WTO members, including the "From Switzerland's point workshop on 'Preventive Vigilance – A Tool for Better Governance’ sold the greenback in the spot Commerce Ministry's inves- imposed...shall be effec- asked the US for "consulta- European Union, China, India, of view, the additional duties at Pune International Airport recently. The workshop was market. tigation arm Directorate Gen- tive for a period of five years tions" over tariffs of 25 per- Mexico, Canada and Russia, are ... are unjustified," the ministry inaugurated by Keshava Sharma, Regional ED(Western Region). This During the reporting eral of Anti-dumping and Allied (unless revoked, superseded cent on steel and 10 percent also fighting back against Pres- said, pointing out that Bern had workshop was designed for officials of smaller airports /remote month, RBI had bought $4.101 Duties (DGAD) had recom- or amended earlier) and shall on aluminium. ident Donald Trump's contro- contacted Washington when stations with several interactive sessions by key dignitaries from billion of dollars, while it sold mended the duty after a probe be paid in Indian currency," the Consultations constitute versial trade policies. the tariffs were announced in the Corporate Vigilance Department including R S Bhatti, IPS, Chief $9.868 billion in the spot mar- into alleged dumping of 'High Finance Ministry said in a noti- the first step in a full-blown Marking a departure from March to request an exemption. Vigilance Officer (CVO), AAI and other senior officers ket. In April, the RBI had net Tenacity Polyester Yarn' from fication. The duty imposed is in legal challenge before the a decades-long US-led drive "The US has not responded sold 2.483 billion of the US China. The probe followed com- the range of $174-528 per tonne. global trade body. Switzer- for free trade, Trump has justi- to Switzerland's request for currency. plaints by the domestic players, High Tenacity Polyester land, where the organisation fied the steep tariffs with claims an exemption from the tariffs In May 2017, the apex bank who alleged that below-cost Yarn is used for manufacture is based, had on Monday "sub- that massive flows of imports to date," the statement said, was net buyer at $5.006 bil- import of the yarn from China of tyre cord fabric, seat belt web- mitted a request for consul- to the United States threaten adding that the request for lion, after it had purchased is hurting the industry in India. bing, ropes, coated fabric, con- tations with the US as part of national security. The tariff WTO consultations had been $7.020 billion of dollars, and The finance ministry has veyor belt fabric and automotive WTO dispute settlement pro- spat has escalated into an all- launched "in order to protect sold $2.014 billion. PTI imposed the duty on the prod- hose. PTI ceedings," the ministry said out trade war between the US Switzerland's interests." PTI Bharti Airtel set to ring in massive PVR stars with Dubai's Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt Ltd was recently commemorated with the Maharashtra Best Employer Brand Award at the 13th Employer Branding Awards hosted by World HRD Congress in Al-Futtaim to explore Mumbai. The VWGSIPL team received the award as Maharashtra’s network expansion for West Bengal Best Employer Brand for best practices in talent management, promoting women in the workforce, attracting millennials, KOLKATA: Bharti Airtel (Airtel), India’s West Bengal. Airtel has pioneered the roll- opportunities in MENA retention strategies and employee empowerment largest telecommunications service pro- out of Massive MIMO in India and we will vider, on Tuesday said that it will make now undertake wide scale deployments of NEW DELHI: Multiplex oper- significant investments to expand its high the cutting-edge technology in key business ator PVR has entered into a speed network footprint across West Ben- and residential hubs across Kolkata. This memorandum of understanding gal as part of its network transformation will truly add to the smartphone experi- (MoU) with Dubai's Al-Futtaim initiative - Project Leap. ence for Airtel customers.” Pvt Co to explore opportuni- During FY18-19, Airtel plans to rollout The planned roll-out will augment the ties to jointly develop cinema 10,000 new mobile sites across West Bengal number of mobile sites in the state of West business in the Middle East and to significantly boost network capacity for Bengal by 35 per cent, taking the total num- North Africa (MENA) region. high speed data and voice services. The roll- CEO(West Bengal & Odisha) Sameer Anjaria, ber of sites to 38,000. Airtel’s optic fiber PVR in a regulatory fil- out would translate to the addition of one footprint in the state will also get a boost ing said both parties will work a non-binding Memorandum new mobile site per hour to Airtel’s future- number of concurrent users at the same with the addition of 2,000 kms of fresh fiber together over the next few of Understanding with Al-Fut- ready network in West Bengal. location. Airtel had recently deployed the rollout, taking the total footprint to 17,000 months to undertake a feasi- taim Pvt Co LLC, a Limited Airtel will also start deploying Pre-5G solution at Eden Gardens during the IPL kms to enable high speed data transmission. bility study and convert the Liability Company established Massive MIMO technology in Kolkata to 2018 and received extremely positive cus- Airtel is already witnessing a steady MoU into a formal joint ven- under the laws of Dubai for inter IREDA CMD K S Popli conferred with the Institute of Directors offer a superior high speed data experi- tomer feedback. surge in its VoLTE traffic in Kolkata on ture arrangement. alia exploring opportunities to (IOD) Distinguished Fellowship for the year 2018. Popli received ence to customers. Massive MIMO tech- Sameer Anjaria, Chief Executive Offi- the back of the availability of a seamless In December last year, PVR jointly develop cinema business the fellowship from Meenakshi Lekhi, Member of Parliament and nology, which will be deployed at major cer – West Bengal & Odisha, Bharti Airtel 4G network with fallback capability. With had said it was scouting overseas in the Middle East and North Justice Arijit Pasayat, Retired Judge, Supreme Court of India at business hubs and residential locations Ltd, said, “As part of our endeavor to build the fast growing availability of more Airtel destinations for expansion and Africa region and subject to a IOD's ‘20th World Congress on Environment Management & Climate in the city, will expand network capacity a future ready network to deliver best-in- VoLTE compatible handsets, more custom- planned to open its first project feasibility study, entering into a Change’ on July6, 2018 in New Delhi by 5-7 times over the same spectrum, and class experience to our customers, we are ers will be able to enjoy HD voice quality, in Sri Lanka in next two years. joint venture arrangement" the delivers superfast data speeds despite large stepping up our network investments across faster call set up with Airtel VOLTE. MPOST "PVR Ltd has entered into company said. PTI 14 sport mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 11 July, 2018

‘England will have HISTORY IN THE MAKING to find a way to England thrive in contain Modric’

ST PETERSBURG: If there was any doubt as to how much the World Cup semi-final against World Cup ‘bubble’ England means to Croatia, then listen to Slaven Bilic. “We have waited 20 years for this,” the former defender and former Croatia coach, and win it.” says. “To be honest, and you don’t even have to Alli scored his first World Cup say this, but both teams will be prepared to give goal as England cruised into the last everything. Absolutely everything. It will be a four with a 2-0 win over Sweden on tough game, a nervous game and both teams Saturday. have suffered. For Croatia there have been four, A much tougher test is expected five tournaments in which they have cried, they in Moscow against a Croatia side that have suffered but they have matured and had swept past Argentina in the group all the range of emotions and been brave to stages and boasts the midfield tal- finally get to the position where they are ready ents of Real Madrid’s Luka Modric for everything.” and Ivan Rakitic of Barcelona. Bilic was in the Croatia team that reached But while many pundits and even the World Cup semi-finals in in 1998, losing England fans are surprised by their to the hosts and eventual champions, France, progress, Alli says the squad always before winning the third-placed play-off in what believed they could go far. was their first involvement in the tournament. “We had to believe and we know England fans pose for a photo with their club banners in Red Square during the 2018 World Cup in The 49-year-old then, of course, successfully how talented we are as a squad,” he Moscow on Tuesday AP/PTI coached his country for six years from 2006 added. “We know we have some — and famously finished ahead of England to unbelievable players and a great qualify for Euro 2008 to consign Steve McClaren manager and everyone is clear on to being the “Wally with the Brolly” — and is now what we want to do. working as an ITV pundit and will be covering “When you have such a solid France ruffled by Thierry Henry’s the game in Moscow. “Although you are a bigger England’s matches so far have attracted huge TV audiences at home and wild foundation, you have the basics and nation you cannot say it is a bigger achievement celebrations, with coach Gareth Southgate and team capturing the hearts of a nation clear understanding of what we want for us than it is for you because 20 years ago we to do and achieve, it’s not a surprise were in the semi-finals also,” Bilic says. “We were ST PETERSBURG: As excitement northwest of Saint Petersburg. that it’s going well for us.” presence among Belgian ranks at least as successful as you. I think to be fair we builds in England in the run-up to “You are in your own little bub- The calmness in England’s camp have still not seen the best of Croatia or the best the country’s first World Cup semi- ble when here — training camp, on and off the field is in stark con- HEN France line up for of England at this World Cup especially in the final for 28 years, midfielder Dele coming back, getting ready for the trast to Croatia’s experience. In the their World Cup semi- last two games. “Yes, we saw the best of Croatia Alli insists Gareth Southgate’s team next game. It is not until you look latest in a series of controversies, for- finalW French great Thierry against Argentina but in the last couple of games are keeping a cool head in their tour- at social media and the internet that mer international Ognjen Vukojevic Henry will stare back at them we showed the other side that we didn’t have nament “bubble”. you realise how big it is,” Alli said was kicked out of their delegation on from the Belgium bench — and before with this generation — we never used to England’s matches so far in Russia on Monday. Monday and fined by FIFA for post- the French can’t stop talking win those kind of rough games, those scrappy have attracted huge television audi- “Obviously we know we are play- ing a pro-Ukraine video clip follow- about it. Some in France have games. We always had to be better than the ences at home and wild celebrations, ing in the World Cup, in the semi- ing their penalty shootout victory even branded him a “traitor”. opponent and play nice football to beat them. with affable coach Gareth Southgate final. We are so focused on the games over Russia on Saturday. Henry, who was part of Now we have shown twice (against Denmark and his vibrant young squad captur- that you forget what we have done Defender Domagoj Vida, who the France squad that won the and Russia) in seven days that we can win those ing the hearts of a nation. In sharp so far. scored against Russia, escaped with 1998 World Cup on home soil, other kind of matches and especially to do so on contrast to the feverish atmosphere, “It is important that we stay just a warning from FIFA, which has been assistant manager penalties. And England did that as well against Alli and his teammates are in relaxed like that, keep going and hopefully bans political statements, for also to Belgium boss Roberto Colombia so that also gives you a special kind mood in the sleepy seaside resort we achieve something to make it appearing in the video and shouting Martinez since 2016 and has of confidence and belief.” AGENCIES of Repino, 45 kilometres (28 miles) even more special to get to the final “Glory to Ukraine!” AGENCIES helped guide the Red Devils to the last four of a World Cup for his infamous “hand of frog” has chosen the wrong camp,” just the second time. handball to help France get o Giroud added, using Henry’s “His heart will be divided,” the World Cup in 2010 only to French nickname. Southgate in no mood to change winning combo said French captain and help orchestrate a players’ strike Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. once there means he is not said Henry had talked little REPINO: England manager Gareth Henderson. “He was a constant threat to Sweden, “He is first and foremost quite the most loved of France’s about his feelings. “Perhaps Southgate says he is not about to change But he is certainly well aware of the of course he hasn’t scored the goals he French. But tomorrow, on a 1998 World Cup winning side. he will sing the Marseillaise his team’s approach for Wednesday’s threat that Croatia pose in the centre would have liked to have scored but for professional level, he will be The row over Henry’s role (before the game), which I find World Cup semi-final against Croatia, of the field. “They of course have a myself and the players he has been a putting all the passion that has been raging for days and normal,” De Bruyne said. saying he wants the “same again” from very strong midfield so, (it is about) crucial part of the way that we have been drives him into the Belgian if Belgium win and Henry is “It might be a bit difficult his young side. denying them space and making sure playing,” he said. team.” On social media caught on camera showing any for him but he’s working for Although Croatia are the most awareness of distances and coverage While England enjoyed a relatively networks in France, where the kind of smile, we can expect Belgium now, he wants us to difficult opponent England will have of the pitch is correct and (knowing) stress-free 2-0 win over Sweden in the nation’s most hot-headed and him to become France’s official win.” After spending most of faced in the tournament, Southgate’s the right moments to press. The higher last eight, Croatia had to come through opinionated commenters tend public enemy number one. his career at Premier League words suggest he will continue with the level of opponent, if you press in a a gruelling extra time against hosts to hang out, Henry has even The irony that a player club Arsenal and putting down his attacking formation and personnel. disorganised fashion, then you will get Russia and then a penalty shootout. But been branded a “traitor” for who scored 51 goals in 123 roots in England, 40-year- Asked what he would be demanding picked through and we have got to be Southgate thinks talk of that handing a taking a role with the Belgian international appearances and old Henry has had little from his players, the England coach told conscious of that,” he said. physical advantage to England is being national team. helped France become world involvement in French football ITV: “To be able to keep doing what The contribution of Raheem overplayed. Coming to Henry’s defense and European champions despite being one of the most we have been doing, play with real Sterling remains a polarising debate “We experienced the extra time was former team mate and is now plotting to stop them popular players that France defensive discipline, good organisation, in England with the Manchester City and penalties (against Colombia) and fellow World Cup winner reaching the final in Russia is has ever produced. French tactical awareness and then with the ball player without a goal for his country we know the physical and emotional pumped up for Wednesday’s clash at the Emmanuel Petit who slammed not lost on the current French Football Federation president play with the freedom and expression since October, 2015 but Southgate says consequence of that,” he said. “But any Luzhniki Stadium, England’s first World the criticism of Henry as “a team. “It will be bizarre to have Noel Le Graet said that “we’ve that we have and the same patterns and the forward’s contribution in Russia has team in a World Cup semi-final is going Cup semi-final since 1990. “None of us load of rubbish”. him up against us,” forward rather lost sight of him and movements that we have shown.” While been essential. to find the energy and going to find the are satisfied and none of us are particu- So too, to be fair did many Olivier Giroud said. “He is a he has little contact with the Croatia possess arguably the best central “I think Raheem has been motivation. So we won’t win the game larly hyped-up. It is a game that is very others, but it’s clear the presence living legend of French football. federation”. midfield pairing in the tournament in fundamental to the way that we have just because Croatia had half an hour evenly matched, we know what we want of Henry among the Belgian “He has given so much to “Life can be like that the shape of Real Madrid’s Luka Modric played — his movement, the positions more football than us three days ago, to do and we have to focus on our prep- ranks has added extra spice the France team and we have sometimes. He has been in and Barcelona’s Ivan Rakitic, Southgate’s he takes up, his pressing of the ball, his we’ve got to win because we play better.” aration and make sure that we control to Tuesday’s mouthwatering got a lot of respect for what he England a long time and language does not indicate he is about work-rate for the team, the winning In keeping with his even-handed the controllables as we have attempted World Cup semi-final clash. has done.” personally I have very little to bring in Eric Dier as an additional of free kicks and corners, his speed to and calm style, Southgate said his to do for every game,” the manager said. While Henry might be “But of course I would be contact with him,” Le Graet defensive midfielder alongside Jordan stretch teams. team were neither complacent nor too AGENCIES France’s all time top scorer proud to show ‘Titi’ that he said. AGENCIES Kiev to pay fine for Croatia’s FIFA says rescued Anyone but England? The bitter Thai boys won’t Vukojevic for Ukraine slogan attend final truth about football rivalry in UK MOSCOW: Football’s governing body FIFA welcomed the rescue of 12 Thai boys from a cave EDINBURG: For football fans desperate to appear tolerant and in Scotland, Wales and Northern broadminded demand that we all but said they were too weak to Ireland, it’s often a case of ABE show how grown-up and open- attend Sunday’s World Cup final (Anyone But England). It’s tough for minded we are by supporting in Moscow. Elite foreign divers them to change the habit of a lifetime England,” she wrote. “On Wednesday and Thai Navy SEALs saved and get behind Gareth Southgate’s I’ll be defiantly supporting tiny the final batch of four boys on team in the World Cup. Croatia against mighty England.” In a sporting quirk, Britain sends In Wales, the “ABE” rivalry Tuesday after an 18-day ordeal a united team to the Olympics, but was inflamed when people painted that captivated the world. FIFA KIEV: The Ukrainian Football Vukojevic from his duties at it’s a different story in football and England flags on Welsh roads ahead boss Gianni Infantino had invited Federation (FFU) will this summer’s World Cup, rugby, where ancient and bitter of the quarter-final against Sweden. the boys’ Wild Boars football compensate Croatia’s assistant while the FIFA Disciplinary rivalries run deep. Wales fan Elis Anwyl, 22, has team to the final “as our guests” coach and former Dynamo Committee fined him $15,000 England is the dominant nation been flying the flags of every one of Kiev player Ognjen Vukojevic for unsporting behaviour. in the United Kingdom, with more England’s opponents at his home. last week. But FIFA said it had for the fine imposed on him “Me personally and the resources, more players, and more “All my mates think it’s funny, but been informed “that due to by FIFA for saying “This is management of the FFU success at sporting level than its their 2-0 quarter-final win against over anti-English statements. I have had a few people messaging medical reasons, the boys will a victory for Dynamo and have decided to compensate smaller neighbours. Sweden. Rowling — who was born in me about it — someone even called not be in a position to travel Ukraine” at the World Cup, Vukojevic for the fine imposed And that grates. Ian Blackford, the SNP leader in England but has made Edinburgh me scum,” he told a local newspaper. FFU President Andriy Pavelko on him, and, if he thinks that it Andy Murray, the Scottish the British Parliament, revealed he her home — later tweeted that she BBC Radio Wales was forced to to Moscow”. “FIFA’s priority said on Tuesday. can be possible, to offer him a former Wimbledon champion, was backing eliminated Peru due to had a “bulging folder of xenophobic delete a tweet asking listeners “Are remains the health of everyone After Croatria’s victory over job in the FFU,” Pavelko told touched a nerve when he said he their hospitality during a recently and anglophobic screenshots”. we all English now?” as England involved in the operation and Russia in the quarter-finals journalists, reports Ukrainian would be supporting “anyone but friendly match, but pledged to offer Any mention of England’s World progressed to the quarter-finals. we will look into finding a new on Saturday night, a video channel 112.Ukraine. England” at the 2006 World Cup, his “hearty congratulations” to Eng- Cup victory in 1966 sets many Scots’ The Football Association of opportunity to invite the boys to showing Vida shouting “Glory He added that Vukojevic prompting an angry backlash from land if they win the World Cup. teeth on edge. A repeat in Russia Wales replied: “We’re still Welsh, are to Ukraine!” and coaching would be given legal English sports fans. The SNP were accused of deliber- would mean further pain. you?” The broadcaster issued a hasty a FIFA event to share with them assistant Ognjen Vukojevic and financial help if he decided Scotland’s political leaders have ately time-wasting in the Westmin- For them, the real red letter day apology, tweeting: “Hands up — we a moment of communion and saying “This is a victory to appeal against FIFA’s maintained a jocular tone during ster parliament on July 3 to prevent was a 3-2 win over the reigning world got the World Cup tweet wrong. celebration,” a spokesman said. for Dynamo and Ukraine” decision. England’s progression to the semi- English MPs from being able to enjoy champions in 1967. We’ve now deleted it.” The Thai footballers, aged from appeared on social media. Earlier, FIFA’s press service finals in Russia. the second-round win over Colom- Writing in the Scottish pro-inde- BBC Radio Ulster prompted a 11 to 16, had been stuck deep Both of them previously told Sputnik that “according to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon of bia. Political rivalry — and bitterness pendence newspaper The National, similar backlash when Belfast-born played for Ukrainian Premier the FIFA regulations, matches the Scottish National Party tweeted a — is always bubbling underneath the columnist Carolyn Leckie put her presenter Stephen Nolan tweeted underground after setting off League side Dynamo Kiev, and accompanying events photo of herself holding a model of sporting surface. “Anyone but England” stance down “Never have I felt more English” in to explore the cave with their reports Sputnik news agency. should be neutral and should the World Cup trophy, stating, “It’s Harry Potter author J K Rowling to the “structural imbalance” of a the early stages of the tournament 25-year-old coach after training On Monday, the Croatian not be used… as a platform for home already (well, we can dream!!)”, last week got into a Twitter spat after “dysfunctional” UK. — sparking more than 200 mostly on June 23. AGENCIES Football Federation suspended political statements.” AGENCIES before congratulating England on accusing a journalist of “bigotry” “I am a bit resentful when people negative responses. AGENCIES sport 15 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 11 July, 2018 mp I will play IPL for India eye top ODI I’ll be back with ‘Vault of Death’ few more years: De Villiers spot in series CAPE TOWN: Star South African batsman AB de Villiers, after Asian Games, says Dipa who recently announced his against England retirement from international NEW DELHI: Forced to dump the cricket, confirmed on Tuesday dangerous Produnova routine following that he will continue to play a career-threatening knee injury, ace in the Indian Premier League Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar will (IPL) for a few more years. once again switch to the ‘vault of death’ “I will keep on playing IPL after the Asian Games. for a few years, and I would like Dipa had put Indian gymnastics on to play for the Titans, and help world map with her gravity-defying some of the youngsters. But display in Produnova vault at the 2016 there are no set plans. I haven’t Rio Olympics, where she finished a been able to say that for a long creditable fourth. time,” de Villiers told iol.co.za. However, she couldn’t compete “There are some offers in any tournament after the Rio high on the table from around the due to an Anterior Crucial Ligament world, but it will be nice to (ACL) injury in her right knee. She had wake up and wonder what to to undergo surgery in April last year and do; to be normal.” missed the Asian Championship, World De Villiers added that he Championship in Canada last year and has made peace with the fact the 2018 Commonwealth Games in that he does not have a World Australia. Cup winner’s medal. Returning to action at the World “For a long time, the World Challenge Cup in Turkey on July 8, Cup was a massive goal. But, Dipa opted for Handspring 360 and AP/PTI in the last few years, I have Tsukuhara 720 en route to her gold realised that it isn’t realistic medal winning feat. She had scripted Asian Games but he is hopeful to switch I can’t guarantee a medal. But I will give her back to her level in Produnova, then to measure yourself purely history by becoming the first Indian back to Produnova by the year end. my best. I realised where I lacked during we can challenge at the world level since on what you achieve in that gymnast to clinch a gold medal at a “I will try for Produnova by the the World Cup. I will work on those qualifying for Olympics is the aim.” tournament. That will not be global event. end of this year because sometimes she areas. In Asian Games I will have to Talking about her performance at the be-all and end-all of my DUBAI: India can reclaim the be on view during this period But Dipa said she will not give up feels pain in her knee even now. It is a score more, may be 14.2 or 14.3 will give World Challenge Cup, Dipa said: “I career,” de Villiers said. top spot in the International until August 12. Produnova. complicated sport and it is natural but me a chance to win a medal,” she said. scored 14.15 which is not a bad score, “Yes, I would have loved Cricket Council ODI rankings Apart from the England- “I will do it but it will take time. I she will overcome that,” he said. Nandi said Dipa will look to increase which can hopefully grant me a place to win it, but I have great if it blanks England 3-0 in the India series ending on July 17, have spent a lot of time in mastering this “According to the new code of the difficulty level ahead of the Asian in the final of Asian Games. Of course, memories from World Cups. three-match series beginning Zimbabwe will host Pakistan but after injury it was difficult. Difficulty points, the difficulty level of Produnova Games. increasing difficulty is important but I The 2007 tournament — my on July 12. for five matches from July 13 level in Produnova has been reduced has been reduced to 6.4 from 7, but we “The gold has given her a lot of can’t take too much risk with my leg, I first — was very special. We England and India, to 22, the West Indies will to 6.4 from 7, in fact average scores in will keep it as we have worked hard on confidence and there is a month’s time, will go by what my coach decides.” fell short against Australia, currently ranked first and play three at home versus difficulties are being reduced but I’ll be this for the last few years.” so we will try to increase the difficulty Asked if she ever felt disheartened when we tried to play too much second respectively, play the Bangladesh from July 22 to back doing Produnova. I will not give it Dipa scored 14.15 to clinch the gold level now. She will have to go for a score during the injury phase, Dipa said: “I cricket too soon, but that shift first match of their upcoming 28, Sri Lanka will host South up,” Dipa said on Tuesday. medal in Turkey but said she will need of 14.5 to win a medal. It will be a big was nervous because a lot happens in in mentality probably helped series in Nottingham on Africa for five matches from Her mentor and coach Bisheshwar to score higher to win a medal at the challenge,” he said. two years. Body changes. Difficulty us to go over there and win the Thursday, in what will kick off July 29 to August 12 and the Nandi, who has guided her career since Asian Games. “If we can go from 360 to 540 in levels also changed. It took a lot of Test series we then won over a month-long extravaganza Netherlands play two at home her first steps in gymnastics, said there is “Asian Games is very tough. China, Handspring and Tsukuhara 720, then it mental and physical strength but I had there. Personally, I scored my of One-Day Internationals against Nepal. not much time to try it at the upcoming Japan, Korea will pose a big challenge. will be a big boost. And if we can bring no doubt about my comeback.” AGENCIES first ODI century in that 2007 featuring 10 sides, spread Fifth-placed Pakistan will tournament, and I loved the across four continents. have to win the series against whole experience of being in India, who had beaten Zimbabwe by a margin of 4-1 the Caribbean,” he added. England 2-1 in the Twenty20 in order to ensure they do Kohli should bat at No. 4 in ODIs, feels Ganguly “The same goes for the International series, had not slip behind sixth-placed others, in 2011 and in 2015. conceded the top ranking to Australia, while 10th-ranked NOTTINGHAM: Former skipper Sourav Ganguly as well,” Ganguly said after the UK launch of his book T20Is. I have enjoyed their performance in this England India has always been close England at the annual update Zimbabwe will have to pull has advised Virat Kohli to bat at crucial number four A Century is Not Enough’ last night. series as well. But they have to be mindful that it is only to my heart, because of the on May 2 but it will get a chance off a 4-1 win over Pakistan in position to provide solidity to the India’s batting line-up “I think that’s what Kohli is going to do (in the the start of a long summer with ODIs and five Tests passion for cricket, and then to claim back the spot. order to leapfrog Afghanistan in the three-match ODI series against England, starting upcoming series) as well, the former skipper opined. to follow,” Ganguly said. “They have set the tone for obviously 2015 was an amazing But for that, they will have and move up one spot in the here on Thursday. Ganguly was of the opinion that England lack the latter contests with this win, but different formats game,” he further said about the to blank their opponents 3-0. rankings table. Since the tour of Sri Lanka in July-August 2017, firepower in their bowling line-up, which will give will present different challenges for them. India should classic semi-final against New England, on the other hand, Similarly, third-ranked India have tried as many as six different batsmen — K the visitors an edge in the ODIs. India started off the also know that they are a good unit and they can do Zealand in which South Africa will run up a lead of 10 points at South Africa face the challenge L Rahul, Kedar Jadhav, Manish Pandya, Hardik Pandya, English summer with a bang, winning the three-match well here. Asked about India’s strengths ahead of what fell agonisingly short. the top of the table if they win of blanking Sri Lanka 5-0 in Dinesh Karthik and Ajinkya Rahane — at the number T20I series 2-1. England are a good side. They are a should be another keenly contested series between “We fell on the wrong side by the same margin, the ICC an away series to ensure four position but Ganguly feels Kohli is the best bet very good batting unit but bowling is the weaker part both the sides, Ganguly said, At the moment, India of it, but we gave it everything.” said in a release. they do not slip behind New for the crucial slot. of their game. The way India won (easily) in Bristol are a very good and well-rounded limited-overs’ side. De Villiers further said The possibility of a change Zealand even as mid-table If you look at this T20I series, I think they have when chasing 200 (in a T20 game), they will fancy “A lot of good Indian sides have been tested in that his decison to call it a day at the top though is not the only sides Bangladesh (seventh), Sri formed the proper batting line-up. With Rahul at their chances against this English bowling line-up in England and some of the better ones have done well was made easier when he matter of interest in upcoming Lanka (eighth) and the West number three, and Virat Kohli batting at number four, the ODI series, he said. He, however, cautioned Kohli here and won before. I think this Indian team can be realised that his career will matches since seven of the Indies (ninth) will be vying for I think the problem has been sorted out. And I firmly and Co. against taking England lightly in the long series. like that, they can definitely win here this summer, not be defined by World Cup 10 teams playing in the ICC important points during this believe it is also the right thing to do in the ODI format Off late, the Indian team has been doing well in definitely the ODIs and possibly the Tests too.” AGENCIES success. AGENCIES Cricket World Cup 2019 will period. AGENCIES Real Madrid confirms Ronaldo’s transfer to Juventus

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CHANGE OF NAME I, Mitali Panda W/o- Sahadeb Panda, R/o Vill- Purba Purushottampur, P.O. Barabantalia, P.S. Junput Coastal , Dist- Purba Medinipur, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare that my real MADRID: Reigning was in the works for sometime & actual name Mitali European champions Real now, has reportedly been Madrid announced on settled for 105 million euros Panda W/o Sahadeb Siliguri Jalpaiguri Tuesday that they have ($123.25 million). Panda I have changed Development Authority accepted the request from The move is expected to my name Mitali Nanda super star forward Cristiano be a major boost for Juventus, to Mitali Panda for all Ronaldo for a transfer to who have dominated the future purpose. Vide record Serie A winners Italian league in recent years, affidavit sworn before the Juventus FC. winning the top flight title notary public at Contai on In an official statement, seven years in a row. They 06.07.2018. Real Madrid thanked Ronaldo have also finished runners-up for his services to the club, in the Champions League hailing the Portuguese star as twice in the last four years. the best player in the world. “He has also become the “Real Madrid C. F. top scorer in the history of communicates that, according Real Madrid with 451 goals to the will and request in 438 games. The 16 titles expressed by the player include 4 European Cups, 3 Cristiano Ronaldo, (we have) of them consecutive and 4 in agreed to transfer him to the last 5 seasons. Juventus FC. “For Real Madrid “Today Real Madrid wants Cristiano Ronaldo will always to express its gratitude to a be one of its great symbols and player who has proved to be a unique reference for the next the best in the world and who generations,” the statement has marked one of the most further said. “Real Madrid will brilliant times in the history of always be your home.” AGENCIES our club and world football,” the Spanish giants said on their official website. “Beyond the conquered titles, the trophies achieved and the triumphs achieved in the playing fields during these 9 years, Cristiano Ronaldo has been an example of dedication, work, responsibility, talent and improvement,” the statement added. The transfer deal, which 16 mp Entertainment MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 11 July, 2018 I don’t see ‘Wanted to explore parts of cinema no one has’

MUMBAI: Actor Varun Dhawan says ally comedy is very difficult cause I have his first thought when he started pur- to try and be funny in new ways now. myself suing acting as his career was that he The 31-year-old is gearing up for his wanted to explore parts of cinema no next film Sui Dhaaga - Made In India one else has. and says it deals with social issues in its Varun recently treated his fans to own way. a Q and A session on Twitter, where a Talking about the shoot for the film, as a victim: user asked about his thoughts when he he said: “I shot in Bhopal for Sui Dhaaga first started off pursuing acting as his it’s a beautiful city.” On being asked about working with Tapsee Paanu again, he said: “Yeah! for Sunny Leone The Badlapur actor is all sure she is doing such interesting work. set for his upcoming films Always pushing the envelope she is a lot of fun and very hard working.” ‘Sui Dhaaga – Made In Varun is gearing up for the shoot of India’ and ‘Kalank’ the upcoming film Kalank, which also stars Sanjay profession. Dutt, Madhuri “I just wanted to act... just wanted Dixit-Nene, to do things in acting others haven’t. (I) Alia Bhatt, wanted to explore parts of cinema no one Sonakshi has,” Varun replied. Sinha and Leone believes that Asked what he finds more Aditya Roy challenging comedy or Kapur. IANS people should have the action, Varun said: “Actu- right to say what they want to, how they want to, whether it’s right or wrong

unny Leone says whenever her name is dragged into controversies, she may feel like a “soft target” but does not identify as a “vic- tim”. In the past, her dance performances Shave been cancelled and the actor has been at the receiving end of some politicians’ sexist remarks. Asked if she feels victimised, Leone said, “I don’t see myself as a victim but I may be a soft tar- get. I believe people should have the right to say what they want to, when they want to, how they want to, whether it’s right or wrong is their choice and moral stand.” “Most of the time I brush it off because it’s non- sense... Sometimes it gets on my nerves. Does it hurt me? No. Is it annoying? Yes,” the actor, whose real name is Karenjit Kaur, said. The actor was speaking at the launch of her biographical web series, ‘Karenjit Kaur- The untold story of Sunny Leone’. Asked if there were portions from her life she did not want the film to explore, Leone said, “A lot (of them)”. Leone described the process of narrating her story to the show’s writers as full of “laugh and a lot of tears”. “It had to make sense to our story. So whether it was a good thing or bad, I had to tell it all. We sat for six months where I just told stories about myself and from those stories we have made 20 episodes,” she added. PTI

TV interviews are too Nora Fatehi to star in ‘stressful’: Roseanne Arabic singer’s LOS ANGELES: Roseanne I treasure and love - who have Barr has gone back on her word carried me these past weeks to give TV interviews as she when I was too weak to carry finds them “too stressful and myself: I will be doing a TV untrustworthy”. interview this week. I’ll tell you music video The star of the now cancelled about it tomorrow!” Barr had ABC show ‘Roseanne’ had ear- posted on Twitter recently. lier announced that she would Now two days later, the be giving a TV interview this actor seems to have had a week. change of heart. “To my wonderful fans who “After a lot of thought, I Barr announced that she would be giving a TV interview but then she changed her mind and cancelled it

decided that I won’t be doing it on my YouTube channel in the any TV interviews, too stress- next week – the entire explana- ful and untrustworthy for me tion of what happened and why! and my fans.” I love you all – sign up and get She hinted at her future re a d y.” plans in the tweet, adding, “I’m ‘Roseanne’, had been can- MUMBAI: going to film it myself and post celled by ABC Network. PTI Actor Nora Fatehi, who indulges in differ- ent styles like belly danc- ing and hip hop, will star in the ‘I’m incredibly proud of official video of an Arabic singer’s original song. Moroccan singer and music producer Saad Mission: Impossible Fallout’ Lamjarred has roped her in for a track. Nora said in a statement: “I’m always very proud of Moroccan artistes doing well and achiev- ing international rec- ognition. I’ve always said Moroccan artistes are extremely talented and the world needs to take notice. Saad has really put Morocco on the scene through his music and brought the international market to take notice of our music and our lan- guage called Darija.” “I’ve always PARIS: From a mission film last night,” McQuarrie said. admired his music gone horribly wrong to rac- Cruise will return as the roguish and we are in talks to ing against time to complete spy in the sixth movie of the series work together in the the film after Tom Cruise with the upcoming Mission: Impos- near future for his injured himself while doing sible Fallout. music video. This col- a stunt, director Christopher The Paramount Pictures movie laboration will be amazing as two recognised Moroccan artistes McQuarrie says he is proud will be exclusively distributed in from two different markets will be coming together. I feel both our of the movie and the team India by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures. fans will be very excited to see what’s in store. I am hopeful that behind the project. It is set to release in India on July 27 we will create something epic with a nice Indian touch,” added the “I just wanted to thank in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. actor, who earlier worked with Lamjarred on his song ‘Ghazali’. everybody for coming. You McQuarrie, who became the first ‘Ghazali’ had released in March, but learning about Nora, the are the first audience to see filmmaker ever to return to direct singer approached her to make a dance cover to the song. the film. We finished the film a second Mission: Impossible film, Nora then produced a special official music video for the song, five days ago and you are the added: “I am incredibly proud of all which was recently released by the Arabic singer. IANS first audience to watch the film. the amazing hard work that went Tom Cruise saw the finished into making it.” IANS