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THOUSANDS ’S CHANCES INDIAN MAN FASHION CONVERGE AT OF MAKING IT TO ARRESTED IN PAK FOR CRITICISM JANTAR MANTAR, NSG SLIM AT NOT CARRYING TRAVEL DOES NOT BOTHER RAISE SLOGANS PG3 BERN MEET PG5 DOCUMENTS PG10 AISHWARYA PG16 Quick News44 Govt initiates work Demonetisation: Reserve BJP yet to decide on Prez on shifting financial Bank guv to brief on June 8 year from Jan to Dec candidate: NEW DELHI: The government after the receipt of agricultural has initiated the spadework for incomes for the year. MPOST BUREAU the BJP governments, he said. shifting the financial year to Jan- There have been suggestions to There is a big To a question on whether uary, from April, to align it with follow January to December as the NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya gap between the Tamil superstar Rajinikanth the agriculture production cycle. financial year, he had said, urging Janata Party (BJP) is yet to take a would join the BJP, Shah said the Prime Minister had states to take the initiative in this decision on its candidate for the reality and the decision has to be taken by the backed the idea of January-Decem- regard. Following the Prime Min- upcoming Presidential poll, even projection of the actor himself and his party wel- ber financial year last month while ister’s statement, Madhya Pradesh as the party virtually rejected Kashmir situation comed all good people to its fold. addressing chief ministers at the became the first state to change the the proposal for Hindu leader Ahead of the Modi govern- Governing Council of NITI Aayog. budget cycle to January- Decem- NEW DELHI: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Mohan Bhagwat. and the trouble was ment’s third anniversary, he said Preliminary work has started and ber from the existing April-March. Governor Urjit Patel’s appearance before a Shiv Sena, a far-right regional confined to three it has won the people’s trust and it will gather momentum as the Earlier this year, the government parliamentary panel for a second briefing on party and BJP ally, had proposed added that the poor have the year progresses, sources said. The advanced the Budget presentation demonetisation has been put off from May 25 to the name of Bhagwat, the chief and a half districts belief that it was working for GST implementation from July 1 by a month to February 1 with a June 8, as work on framing the monetary policy of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh their welfare. is also an indication in that direc- view to completing the legislative would be underway at that time. (RSS) - a Hindu nationalist vol- In a democracy the “biggest tion, sources said, adding that it is approval for annual spending plans The Standing Committee on Finance, which unteer organisation. even an “iota of concern” over gress for criticising the govern- certificate is the people’s verdict” being implemented beginning sec- and tax proposals before the begin- had questioned Patel on January 18 on the move Replying to a question on the the situation in the state which ment, claiming that it had no and the masses have time and ond half of the calendar year. ning of the new financial year. As a to ban Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination notes, BJP-led NDA’s candidate for the has witnessed months of unrest, right to do so as the Kashmir again underscored their support The government had last year result, public expenditure started allowed him to appear at the later date after he Presidential polls in July, as the and asserted that the Narendra problem was an outcome of the for the BJP-led NDA govern- set-up a high-level committee to from April 1. issued a request expressing his inability. opposition was already working Modi-led government will con- policies of its governments since ment, he said in a reference to the study the feasibility of shifting Till last year, the Budget was Patel had been asked to appear on May 25 on putting up a joint candidate, trol it soon. independence. BJP’s win in several state polls. financial year to January 1 from the presented on the last day of Feb- after former prime minister Manmohan Singh BJP President Amit Shah said in “There is a big gap between Terming the lynching of The Modi government has current practice of starting it from ruary and it used to be passed by prevailed over the BJP MPs in the panel, who an interview that a decision is yet the reality and the projection” seven persons in Jharkhand by a been able to rid the country of the April 1. The committee submitted Parliament by mid-May. were opposed to summoning the RBI governor to be taken. of the Kashmir situation and the mob over abduction rumours as politics of casteism, family rule its report in December, reasoning And with the monsoon arriv- again. P12 “Even if I have a name on trouble was confined to “three an “isolated and stray incident” and appeasement, and turned for the change and its effect on the ing in June, most of the schemes my mind, it has to be discussed and a half districts”, he said. which happens in a country of the focus on the politics of per- different agricultural crop periods and spending by states did not take within the party first,” he said. The government was keep- 125 crore people, the BJP chief formance, he claimed. and its impact on businesses, taxa- off until October, leaving just half a Mischief makers will face He also rejected the Shiv ing a sharp vigil over the situa- said it would not be appropriate While the UPA government tion system and procedures, statis- year for their implementation. Sena’s proposal regarding Bhag- tion and the Valley has witnessed to link such cases of violence to was accused of scams running tics and data collection. The government also scrapped strict action: Adityanth wat, saying that party has itself many spells of such unrest in the his party. into Rs 12 lakh crore, even rivals Modi had said that in a coun- nearly century-long practice of ruled it out. past before the situation has nor- People should look up the of the NDA government have not try where agricultural income is having a separate railway budget MORADABAD: Facing criticism over the law To questions on Kashmir, malised, he said. crime data to find out if cases of levelled a single charge of cor- exceedingly important, budgets and instead merged it with the gen- and order situation, Uttar Pradesh Chief Min- Shah said there was no need for Shah also attacked the Con- violence have increased under ruption against it, Shah claimed. should be prepared immediately eral budget. MPOST ister on Sunday said crimi- nal elements, who had a free run over the last PAK TRYING TO DESTABILISE INDIA: HM 15 years, were trying to create “mischief” and warned of strict action against those taking the Rain brings respite from law into their hands. Addressing a function here, he claimed ‘Kashmir is ours,’ says that the crime graph has come down after his government took charge and the situation will improve further in coming days. He said those Rajnath, promises searing heat in Delhi, NCR violating the law will not be spared, regardless of their political affiliation. “Our main priority is to establish rule of law ‘permanent’ solution in the state. I want to assure the people of the state that if someone tries to take the law into MPOST BUREAU their hands, the government and the adminis- tration will deal with them firmly. P6 PELLING: “Kashmir is ours, Kash- miris are ours and Kashmiriyat is also ours,” Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday, asserting that In today’s the Modi government will find a “permanent solution” to the Kash- mir problem. paper The home minister’s assertion came amid continued unrest in the ... Kashmir valley. CITY Addressing a public reception here Around 80 people had lost their in this tiny northeastern state, Singh lives as violence held the valley in a DU ADMISSION STARTS 4 accused Pakistan of trying to “desta- prolonged stranglehold in the after- Pre-monsoon showers bring relief to Delhi on Sunday PICS/NAVEEN SHARMA NATION bilise” India by fomenting trouble in math of the killing of Burhan Wani, Kashmir. who had emerged as the poster boy OUR CORRESPONDENT national Capital from the Rain accompanied by strong Disturbance that approached PM ON TWO-DAY VISIT TO 6 “But I want to tell all of you that of militancy in Kashmir. scorching heat. winds led to the tree falling in over North Pakistan and our government will find a permanent Rajnath Singh said heads of gov- NEW DELHI: Heavy rainfall The precipitation and some areas. adjoining Jammu and Kashmir. EDIT solution to the Kashmir issue,” he said, ernment of all neighbouring coun- lashed Delhi on Sunday eve- humidity were recorded 67 per The weatherman has pre- Moreover, an induced cyclonic A CAREFUL BALANCING ACT 8 without elaborating. tries, including Pakistan, were invited ning bringing down the maxi- cent and 52 per cent respec- dicted that the maximum circulation is also seen over Kashmir is in a vice-like grip of to the swearing-in ceremony of the mum temperature to 27-degree tively on Sunday. temperature is likely to hover Punjab and adjoining areas. INTERNATIONAL violence since the killing of mili- Modi government in 2014 in an indi- celsius. On Saturday, maximum around 37 degrees Celsius. Meteorological Department tant commander Burhan Wani in an cation that India wanted friendly rela- The much-needed pre- and minimum temperatures The reason for these rains (MeT) had on Saturday fore- N KOREA TESTS ANOTHER MISSILE 10 encounter with security forces in July tions with them. monsoon showers brought were recorded at 38.7 and 28.4 and thunderstorms has been cast rains and thunderstorm BUSINESS last year. Though there was a brief lull, However, he deplored, there was respite to the residents of the degrees Celsius respectively. attributed to a fresh Western for Sunday. violence erupted again on April 9 this no change in the “attitude” of Pakistan ‘GST TO CUT INFLATION BY 2%’ 12 year when the bypoll to Srinagar Lok which wanted to “destabilise” India. Sabha seat was held. Normalcy has “We hope that Pakistan will SPORT eluded the state since. change. If it does not change, we will Naugam encounter: 4 militants killed, 3 jawans martyred Eight people were killed in firing have to change them. After globali- BAYERN LIFT TITLE 15 by security forces on the polling day sation, one country can’t destabilise MPOST BUREAU martyrdom,” an Army official said. and a paltry 7.14 per cent of the elec- another country as the international Overall, the number of militants killed tors came out to vote, the lowest ever community will not forget it,” he said. SRINAGAR: Four militants were killed in the encounter had risen to four, while FOR ADVERTISING in the valley since the rise of mili- The home minister is on a three- in a fierce encounter that began along three soldiers attained martyrdom in the kindly contact at 9810195709 tancy in 1989. day visit to Sikkim during which he the Line of Control (LoC) in the Nau- operation, he said. or Bypoll for the Anantnag Lok Sabha attended a conference of Himalayan gam sector in north Kashmir on Satur- “The sanitisation operation is on along [email protected] seat was first deferred and then can- states to review the security situation day in which three Army jawans also lost the Line of Control,” the official said add- celled by the Election Commission and development activities along the their lives. ing that four weapons and other war- which said the situation in the region Sino-Indian border. The gun battle had ensued when alert like stores had been recovered from the FOR SUBSCRIPTION was “scary”. He also visited the Nathu La bor- Army jawans had foiled an infiltration bid encounter site. kindly contact at 8800854665 Students have joined the protests der post, besides a few posts of the by the militants. Two militants were killed and two sol- or like never before with even girls taking Indo-Tibetan Border Police and SSB “Two more terrorists were killed on diers had lost their lives on Saturday in [email protected] to streets, and fighting pitched battles along the Sino-India and Indo-Nepal Sunday while another soldier attained the encounter. with security forces. border respectively. Anshu Jamsenpa scales Mt Real life hero who inspired Akshay’s character in Airlift dies

Everest twice within five days MPOST BUREAU tative” in Kuwait to coordinate the evacuation process, the Chief MPOST BUREAU woman to reach the top of Mt Everest THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Minister said. for the fifth time. Prominent Indian businessman Popularly known as ‘Toy- ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh moun- The 32-year-old had achieved the feat in Kuwait, Matthunny Mathews, ota Sunny’, Mathunny Mathews taineer Anshu Jamsenpa on Sunday of summiting Mt Everest twice within 10 who was instrumental in the safe was said to be the inspiration of scripted history by scaling Mt Everest days in 2011. evacuation of stranded Indians Akshay Kumar’s character in Bol- twice within five days. Anshu had also climbed Mt Everest during the Iraqi invasion in 1990, lywood film ‘Airlift’. Jamsenpa, a mother of two, had con- in 2013 from the Nepal side. passed away in Kuwait. “Extremely sad news was an quered the world s highest peak for the “My only aim now is to unfurl the 81-year-old Mathews, who honour to portray him on screen. fourth time on May 16 last. national flag once again atop Mt Ever- hailed from Kumbanad in Path- Thoughts and prayers with his She began her double ascent on Friday est and pay homage to Lord Buddha. I namthitta district, was ailing for family”, Akshay Kumar said in morning, her husband Tsering Wange seek blessings and support from my fel- some time and passed away on a tweet. informed. low countrymen,” Jamsenpa was quoted Saturday, media reports here Mathews left for Kuwait 1956 Jamsenpa along with Nepali climber by her PR manager as having said before said. at the age of 20 in search of a job. Furi Sherpa scaled the peak at 8 am on starting her second ascent. Expressing his condolence, He joined as a typist in the Toy- Sunday. Prayers were organised in several Chief Minister Pinarayi Akshay Kumar in Airlift Matthunny Mathews ota company and rose to become The mountaineer from Arunachal monasteries and temples back home in Vijayan said on Sunday that dur- its Managing Director when he Pradesh had reached the top of Mt Ever- Arunachal Pradesh and elsewhere in the ing the 1990 Gulf war Mathews save his own life and property, ing water to the stranded Indians war when over 1.50 lakh standard retired in 1989. est at 9.15 am on May 16 last. region. had helped thousands of Indi- Mathews had done yeoman ser- and we remember it with grati- Indians had been safely brought He started a car rental com- Jamsenpa set the world record for Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai ans to flee the gulf nation and vice to bring his countrymen, tude,” Vijayan said. back by flight. pany and a general trading com- becoming the first woman climber to Lama had flagged off the mountaineer’s his services would always be who had lost everything in the The V P Singh government At that time Mathews had pany in 1990 and was also the reach the top of Mt Everest twice within double ascent expedition from Guwahati remembered. war, safely back, Vijayan said. had in 1990 carried out the big- functioned as the Central Gov- Chairman of Jabriya Indian five days. She is also the first Indian on April 2 this year. By not taking efforts to “He provided food and drink- gest evacuation during the gulf ernment’s “unofficial represen- school. 2 mp town MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Monday, 22 May, 2017 DISPELLING the Menstruation myths

On World Menstrual Hygiene day, let’s talk about how we can effectively reach out to the masses to break taboos surrounding ‘menstruating girls’. Menstruation is normal for women and it’s high time we talk about it. Period.

OUR CORRESPONDENT due to their menstruation and highlights stakeholders from the state solutions that address these challenges. and national government, ost of us dread ‘those days’ It brings together non-profits, govern- academia, representatives of the month. Some have ment agencies, private sector, the media from underserved communi- it easy but for many, men- and individuals to promote Menstrual ties as well as partners from the struation causes havoc in Hygiene Management. World Menstrual development sector to engage Mtheir life – having cramps all day long, Hygiene Day is a big event on the annual in constructive and long-last- feeling uneasy, dizzy and nauseous is just calendar. This year, in collaboration with ing policy engagement- bring- a quarter of its perils. You can hate it as Aakar Social Ventures and Sachhi Saheli, ing people out of their work silos, rienced panel much as you want but it is an essential The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi are celebrating look at aspects that restrict access of experts. process for every woman and that’s why the day by organising an event on May 22 to safe health and sanitation prac- The audience will consist of menstrual hygiene and management is as a build up to MH Day 2017. tices. The deliberations will explore young women, aganwadi workers, NGOs, necessary to ensure that your everyday The event is in the form of a series of how civil society, target groups, state gov- academia, MHM practitioners, medical life is not interrupted by it. It ensures that panel discussions with a range of stake- ernments and passionate individuals can fraternity etc. you can continue with your daily routine holders at The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi be mobilized to engage in dialogues to The opening plenary will have emi- such as going to school, going to work or between 2-5 pm. A plenary discussion ensure access and sustainable solutions nent people like Manish Sisodia, Dy. CM doing household chores. It can also pre- followed by deliberation with stakeholder for hygiene management and sanitation Delhi and Anshu Gupta, Goonj, Presi- vent potential situations of embarrass- groups on Menstrual Health Manage- for all. dent IMA, UNICEF express their views ment and in turn, make you feel confident ment. This is intended to open a dia- Poor menstrual hygiene management and set the tone. The stakeholder pan- about yourself and your body. logue on menstruation, bringing together (MHM) is connected with several prob- els will have representation from media, To raise awareness and break taboos a common multi-stakeholder voice for lems that females face and reproductive corporates, academia, government and about menstruation, May 28 is looked change and finalise key commitments tract infection (RTI) is one of them. In medical fraternity among others. The upon as World Menstrual Hygiene day. to take forward, on the run up to World India, a majority of girls are at risk for panel discussion will touch upon some Inadequate information and silence over Menstrual Hygiene Day. RTI which can lead to various disabilities sensitive issues as to how effectively menstruation, especially in developing This engagement aims to highlight if not treated early on. ‘Swacch Bharat Abhiyan’ is in addressing countries, limits women’s and girls’ access MHM barriers and actionable program- With topics such as education - the menstrual hygiene, how the media can to important information regarding their ming or strategic shifts in education, key to breaking barriers around men- responsibly report on the shame/ taboos/ can public luminaries make a difference, health and most of all, how can we create bodily process which adversely affects media and at the institutional level, look- strual health and the role of Media in edu- stigma/ insults used around menstrua- what are the key challenges faced when a paradigm shift in MHM conversations their health, education, rights and dignity. ing at WASH policies including indicators cating masses around menstrual hygiene, tion, what are the key challenges faced implementing a menstrual health pro- by focusing not just on the provisioning The day raises awareness of the chal- to capture measurable change. The aim this social dialogue will have participa- when implementing a menstrual health gram, why is there no systematic review of MH products but on the larger MHM lenges women and girls worldwide face of this platform is to bring together key tion from over 100 people with an expe- program, the basic rights for women, how of poor MHM and its impact on women’s structure-awareness, disposal, etc. DAYINDAYOUT What’s on Around Town Art facilitates cultural GLOBALISING INDIAN ART With the mission and vision to bring back the focus on Indian art and culture, Delhi college of art has come up with its annual Art collage Carnival. Concep- EXCHANGE tualized by Ashwani Kumar Prithviwasi, OUR CORRESPONDENT the carnival helps artists and art stu- ith an aim to dents to demonstrate their masterpiece. host the aus- It also builds their capacities to pre- pices of Cultural serve Indian traditions and cultures with Good looks not enough Exchange Pro- old classical unique art forms which are Wgramme between the Republic also called the interactive art that may of India and Republic of Korea, be understood even by a layman. It artist Kim Ho Suk presented to seem attractive his masterpieces at the open- disseminates art intelligence to spread ing ceremony of the exhibi- the beauty of it across different cultures tiers in Psychology. “Perceiving oth- tion ‘Hiding Inside the Light,’ and countries. ers through all three channels gives organized by Korean Cul- WHEN: May 19 – 25 a more reliable and broader variety tural Centre India (KCCI) and WHERE: Lalit Kala Academy of information about them,” said National Gallery of Modern TIMING: 11 am – 6:30 pm Groyecka. Some findings are relatively Art (NGMA), New Delhi. intuitive, such as people guessing gen- Cho Hyun, Ambassador his art works that remain to this Culture Centre India said, “I MANGO MAGIC der and age based on voice alone. of the Republic of Korea to day an inspiration for budding hope this exhibition becomes There is nothing as refreshing as deli- However, listeners have also India expressed his gratitude Korean artists.’ a motivation to form a deeper cious ice cream in a scorching Summer. proven to be skilled at detecting an to Kim Ho-suk for displaying Artist Kim Ho Suk said that understanding about Korea Beat the heat as you relish different unexpected range of characteristics his masterpieces for the ben- he was honoured to hold an and Korean art and to invigo- from a voice, including the domi- efit of art lovers and general exhibition in India, the coun- rate mutual exchange between flavours of ice cream with a mango of nance, cooperativeness, emotional public in India. His artworks try that is the origin of religion, National Galleries of Modern your choice. LONDON: Attractiveness is not just state, and even the body size of the bring about in subtle and pro- spirituality, the Ganges River, Art of both countries.” WHEN: Ongoing a matter of good looks, say scientists speaker. Other studies have shown found way the trials and tribu- spices, harmony of variance, ‘Hiding Inside the Light’ WHERE: Blooms, Singh Sahib & Empress who found that the right voice and that people can correctly deduce very lations of Korean people as the kindness, greatness, mystery is a solo exhibition that show- of China, Lounge AND Bar, Tea Lounge, scent are just as important as physi- similar types of information based on country passed through diffi- and curry. He also said that cases works of art of Kim Ho- Eros Hotel, Nehru Place cal appearance. Whether by an off- scent alone. cult times during the Japanese the current society where he is suk, a leading artist from South putting body odour or a grating voice, Recent brain imaging studies also colonial rule and the Korean living in is the root and foun- Korea. The exhibition pres- TIMING: 11 am – 11 pm it is easy to understand how the nose suggest that combinations – sight and War during the struggle for tain of his art. He is trying to ents key works from his series INHERITANCE OF LOSS and ears are as important as the eyes smell, for example – appear to be syn- democracy. Spirituality and depict meaning of every liv- of portraits, landscapes, ani- Curated by Uma in noticing how attractive someone is. ergistic, producing even stronger reac- simple living in harmony with ing thing in this world. Kim mal figures and scenes from It is not particularly surpris- tions than would be expected from nature is the recurrent theme in KumPyoung, Director Korean daily life which are almost like Nair, it is a series ing that attractiveness spans more summing the individual responses. research that provides an inti- of work by Ashish than just physical appearance, but Perceived attractiveness impacts mate understanding of the Khushwaha on most research has focused on looks, day-to-day life in a variety of ways, social, cultural and political canvasses as well neglecting vocal and olfactory factors, influencing not only romantic rela- aspects of Korean life. as a few small researchers said. They analysed over tionships, but also friendships and Adwaita Gadanayak, Direc- watercolours that 30 years of research to provide a brief professional interactions. tor General, National Gallery overview of the few studies that have Without incorporating such of Modern Art said, “India look at the loss of looked into the role of voice and scent. information, psychological studies and Korea are two old civili- habit for animals “Recently, most reviews have of everyday decision making and zations that share cultural and arts, language and facilitate the and birds in the face of vanishing focused on visual attractiveness – for social communication can not cap- historical similarities. Both the exchange of experts.” The inau- forests and large scale development example, face or body attractiveness,” ture the whole picture. The research countries have a strong tradi- guration was done by Chief without a thought for species who are said Agata Groyecka, from the Uni- also highlights a variety of proposed tion of arts and literature that Guest Cho Hyun, Ambassa- facing the reality of no place to exist. versity of Wroclaw in Poland. “How- evolutionary explanations for these has contributed immensely to dor of the republic of Korea to WHEN: May 20 – 29 ever, literature about other senses and multisensory aspects of attraction, create a positive image of the India. The art show will forge their role in social relations has grown such as the utility of having traits country. Both the countries ahead till June 25, from 11 am WHERE: Kamaladevi Complex, IIC rapidly and should not be neglected,” that can be detected both from a have taken significant steps – 6:30 pm except Mondays and TIMING: 11 am – 7 pm said Groyecka, lead author of the distance (voice and looks), as well to establish cultural centres at national holidays. Museum review published in the journal Fron- as up close (scent). PTI both countries that promote entry fee is applicable. Although every possible care and caution has been taken to avoid errors or omissions, this publication is being sold on the condition and understanding that infromation given in this publication is merely for reference and must not be taken as having authority of or binding in any way on the writers, editors, publishers, and printers and sellers who do not owe any responsibility for any damage or loss to any person, a purchaser of this publication or not for the result of any action taken on the basis of this work. 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My seniors found NEW DELHI: The caste-based that I was from a lower caste mob violence in Saharanpur has and they suddenly started to Protestors give clarion call to to rise against upper caste domination brought to the fore many painful send me on punishment shifts stories of suffering. and would make me work over- ANAND MOHAN J Chandreshekhar said: “When I picked However, exploitation and time. When I would protest, up the issue of caste-based atrocities I discrimination is not restricted they would spew abuses at me, NEW DELHI: A sea of humanity, was branded as a Naxalite. Is fighting to a few states and is a pervasive stopping short of caste-based decked in blue, gathered at Jantar Man- for our right to self determination akin phenomenon. Many Dalit fam- slurs,” Sagar said. tar on Sunday to protest against the to terrorism?” ilies in Delhi have been grap- Sacred threads were snipped as With over 40 crore Indi- caste-based atrocities in Saharanpur The major demands made by the pling with the discrimination a sign of protest against ‘upper ans finding themselves in the district of Uttar Pradesh. Bhim Sena, which spearheaded the for years. lower caste background, many caste tyranny’ on Sunday The protestors, from various Dalit protest, include a fair probe into the With Dalit anger boiling PIC/MPOST from the Dalit community feel rights organisations and Left wing asso- Saharanpur caste violence, immediate over the protest site at Jan- colleagues. that they should not be taken ciations, gave a clarion call to the Dalit arrest of all those involved in torching tar Mantar, several protestors Praveen, who completed lightly. “There have been inci- community to rise up against alleged Dalit homes and the release of Dalit snipped their sacred Hindu his B Com and M Com from dents in the past, but this time upper caste domination and break the activists who had false cases registered threads as a sign of protest Delhi University, said he used around a concerted attack has “shackles of Brahminism”. against them. against “upper caste tyranny”. to be liked by his colleagues. But taken place against the Dalits The protestors were initially denied one day, they got to know about under this regime. If the Dalits permission to gather at Jantar Mantar. PROTESTS OVER SAHARANPUR his Dalit status and everything will come together then we will However, many of them defied the ban changed for the worse. become an unstoppable force,” and started to gather in thousands. Tak- Many protestors alleged that the “We are all getting rid of “I was surrounded by edu- said Jignesh Mevani, a promi- ing stock of the burgeoning crowd, the Dalit community has been living under all Hindu religious identifying cated people. We used to eat and nent Dalit activist. police finally allowed the protestors to fear since 2014 due to a change in the symbols like the red thread and work together in the same place. Many Dalit families have enter the protest site. government. the Punjabi bangle. These items But one day, my colleagues got narrated how their grandfathers By 11 am, the crowd had swelled They substantiated their claim by are used to get lower caste con- to know about my caste and a would make temples for every- up to tens of thousands of protestors, Scenes from the protest in Jantar Mantar on Sunday PIC/MPOST pointing out various incidents of Dalit sent to get discriminated. We fissure was created on that very one, but they were the only ones who were all mobilised through social violence like Una incident, Rohith are breaking those shackles,” day. They stopped talking to me. left out of the temple. media platform – such as the ‘I Love “When a trader and his customer that since 2014, the atrocities against Vemula and Saharanpur. said Umesh, a Dalit protestor. When I asked them about it for “Sixty years ago, we were Bhim Army’ Facebook page and vari- were shot dead inside a shop in Meerut, Dalits have shot up. They alleged that “Every action has an equal reac- While talking to Millennium several days, they finally told me recognised as humans. They ous WhatsApp groups. the police took prompt action. But a this has been done to keep the country tion. The saffron brigade has used Post, many Dalits who had to that I am from a lower class and never allowed us to even enter With shouts of “Jai Bheem” rever- month is about to pass and not one simmering with such issues instead of violence as they want to keep us in our work for years to get a degree would create problems in their temples and it was a long fight. berating across the protest site, many word has been spoken by our politicians focusing on real issues of water, food place. They cannot stomach a Dalit in higher education, have to lives,” Praveen said. Now we are still fighting for protestors vented their ire at the Yogi condemning the violence. The silence and electricity. authority giving them orders. If this face discrimination despite their His friend, Ajay Sagar, out right to self determination. Adityanath-led BJP Government in speaks a lot for itself. This is selective The protestors claimed that those does not stop, then this country will success. Many have reported not who completed his diploma in They (upper caste people), want Uttar Pradesh for not taking action treatment by the state,” said Kamal, a who pick up the real issues have been see a civil war. We want a united India,” getting a hike in their salaries mechanical engineering, had to keep us in our place. But we against the accused in the Saharanpur protestor from Bhim Sena. branded as enemies of the state. Speak- said Ashwini Sukrat, a social activist at and are forbidden to eat their faced discrimination in his will fight,” said Vimla, a Dalit mob violence. Many of the protestors had claimed ing on the issue, the chief of Bhim Sena, the protest. food with their higher caste office after his caste status was protestor. BJP yet to decide Tainted bizman funded AAP 46.3 per cent turnout in Sarai Pipal Thala civic bypoll on leaders of leaders’ foreign trip: Mishra OUR CORRESPONDENT peaceful,” said the official. Voting had started on a OUR CORRESPONDENT invited former India Sharma rubbished Mishra’s NEW DELHI: A mere 46.3 per slow pace with just 8.59 per Against Corruption allegations in a series of tweets cent of votes were cast in the cent of the votes cast till 10 am. House in MCDs NEW DELHI: Firing yet volunteers to help him make and said that Mishra had no by-election to Sarai Pipal Thala Polling in Sarai Pipal Thala another salvo at Chief Minister Delhi “corruption-free” and clue of what he was talking ward of North Delhi Municipal and Maujpur wards was post- OUR CORRESPONDENT Arvind Kejriwal, sacked “Kejriwal-free”. about. Corporation (North MCD) on poned due to death of candi- Sources say the Delhi minister Kapil Mishra The former minister alleged “Probe into High Security Sunday, a decline of over 14 per dates there. NEW DELHI: The BJP has decision is in on Sunday alleged that a that there was a scam of high- Number Plates scam was cent votes from the 2012 MCD Voting for the rest 270 put on hold the names of its businessman being probed for security number plates that ordered by @Saurabh_MLAgk polls in the same ward. wards in three municipal cor- councillors who were to be limbo due to a Rs 400 crore scam funded the came to the fore during the in 49 days govt in Feb 2014. A total of 24,739 voters – porations was held on April 23 appointed as leaders of House a “cold war” foreign tours of two top Aam AAP government’s first stint Then LG Jung reversed the comprising 13,116 males and and the results were announced in three municipal corpora- between Delhi BJP Aadmi Party leaders. Kapil Mishra also invited former and is currently being probed decision. 11,623 females – cast their on April 26. tions, owing to the “cold war” Delhi government colleagues to make Delhi by the Anti-Corruption “In Jan 2016 Delhi votes in the bypoll, said a senior In Sarai Pipal Thala ward, between Delhi BJP chief Manoj chief Manoj Tiwari spokesperson Nagender “Kejriwal-free” PIC/NAVEEN SHARMA Branch. government again sent the official of the Delhi State Elec- Samajwadi Party candidate Tiwari and Union Sports Min- Sharma, however, dismissed “Some of the companies HSNP file to Delhi ACB tion Commission. Dinesh Singh died resulting in ister Vijay Goel. and Union Sports the allegations and said that who were expelled from that are being probed have a despite LG having sent the case The ward has over 53,000 the bypoll. His son Himanshu The three BJP councillors, Minister Vijay Mishra had been given a the party in April 2015 for direct link with the person who for arbitration on company’s registered voters, he said. is in the fray from the party. who were considered for the “horribly wrong script”. “anti-party activities” after funded their (Sanjay Singh and request,” he posted on Twitter. The voting percentage of Sarai Pipal ward is cur- posts of leaders of House in Goel Mishra posed nine they questioned Kejriwal’s Ashutosh) trip,” Mishra alleged. Sharma also said that the the ward in the 2012 MCD rently held by the BSP (Bahu- South, North and East Delhi questions to his friend-turned- leadership. The AAP government BJP had tried to rake up this poll was 60.6 per cent. Sunday’s jan Samaj Party). Municipal Corporations, have With the BJP’s massive foe Kejriwal including whether They floated a new political had awarded the contract issue in June last year but went bypoll, however, saw a decline The main contenders in the been “punished” for attending victory in the MCD polls last he was aware that a Russia trip party Swaraj India last year. He to a firm for high-security silent when it came to know of over 14 per cent votes this election include Mohammad a felicitation function hosted by month, the party leaders are of AAP leaders Sanjay Singh said that he was working on the number plates but it was that file was lying with the time, the official said. Sarif (BSP), former leader of Goel on May 16, a senior party now focusing on the next and Ashutosh “was sponsored directions of Kejriwal and was later terminated on the basis Anti-Corruption Branch for The voting was mainly opposition in NDMC Mukesh leader said. Assembly elections. by a man who is being probed responsible for their ouster. of a fact-finding committee’s months. affected mildly due to power Goel (Congress), Mangat “Shikha Rai (SDMC), Jai This has led to a competi- for a Rs 400 crore high-security While reiterating that he report, that was constituted by “Poor fellow has no clue failure at some of the 57 poll- Ram (BJP) and Rajeev Bansal Prakash (North MCD) and tion between Goel and Tiwari number plates scam”. will stay in the AAP to cleanse the then Transport Minister of what he’s speaking! Who is ing booths, which was caused (AAP). Santosh Pal (EDMC) were for the post of Chief Minister, Mishra also apologised it, the rebel leader, who has Sourabh Bhardwaj. misguiding him,” he said. due to a dust storm and rain in Counting of votes for both considered for the posts of sources said. to ex-AAP leaders Yogendra been suspended from the Delhi government The posts were retweeted by the final hour of polling. the wards will take place on leaders of House but the party “Goel, being an old-timer Yadav and Prashant Bhushan, party’s primary membership, spokesperson Nagender Ashutosh. “Otherwise, the voting was May 23. has put on hold their names well-embedded in Delhi pol- as they attended Goel’s func- itics, is asserting himself as tion despite being instructed Tiwari has pulled off a stun- LG forms to avoid it,” he said. ning victory in the MCD polls Delhi can become a desert if green cover goes: HC The Delhi BJP, however, barely six months after being NEW DELHI: The national a PIL against alleged encroach- It said, “The forest land Narayan, said the office of the ensure that a boundary wall is denied claims that the three appointed as the Delhi unit Capital can turn into a desert ment on forest land near Neb cannot be converted into a deputy conservator of forest had constructed all around the forest committee councillors’ names were with- chief,” a source said. if the green cover and forest land Sarai village in South Delhi. thoroughfare which is clearly passed an order for blocking of area and the land is strictly pro- drawn as a punishment for Goel said he is not fall prey to illegal construction The petition has sought beyond planned development the road and building of a wall tected from any encroachment to deal with attending Goel’s function. engaged in a “tussle” with any- and encroachment, the Delhi blocking of a road constructed under the Master Plan.” in the demarcated forest area to as well as illegal and unauthor- “The BJP has announced one and the function he hosted High Court has observed. in the forest to provide access It noted that the Supreme protect it from encroachment. ised construction. Shikha Rai’s name as the Leader was part of a “slum movement” It said this environmental for emergency vehicles to reach Court had in 1980 ordered that However, the residents of The court directed that the waterlogging of House in SDMC and we to promote sports among the issue was a matter of concern Indira Enclave, an unauthorised no encroachment in the ridge Indira Enclave had challenged wall be built within two months stand by it. No names were youth. and needed to be addressed colony, close to the posh Sainik area could be permitted and that the order and obtained a stay on and an action taken report be OUR CORRESPONDENT announced for the posts of “I do not know what peo- on a war footing in view of the Farms area which too has been the law laid down by it had to be its operation, he told the court. placed before it before the next leaders of House in North and ple are talking of but the func- adverse impact due to global in the news over alleged illegal “strictly complied” with. The Bench, thereafter, date of hearing on July 31. NEW DELHI: Lieutenant East corporations,” said Delhi tion was held by my Ministry warming. constructions there. “This is more so in view of directed that the area in ques- “The respondents shall take Governor Anil Baijal has BJP media in-charge Pravin to engage Nehru Yuva Kendra “The city is facing (the The court did not approve the imperative need for address- tion be maintained as a forest urgent steps for putting up constituted a high-level Shankar Kapoor. youths in our slum movement. threat) of advent of a desert. It of the road being built through ing environmental concerns land and said “no encroach- temporary fencing/barricades committee to look after Tiwari was reportedly also I have no tussle with anyone,” is the biggest threat the city is the forest, which is in the ridge on a war footing in view of the ment or construction whatso- immediately, to be replaced desilting of drains and open invited to the function, but he the Youth Affairs and Sports facing as green cover goes away,” area of the city, saying, “You adverse impact of global warm- ever including laying of a road by the permanent wall at the manholes in the city so that chose to give it a miss, while minister said. a Bench of Acting Chief Justice cannot make an unauthorised ing,” the court said. therein was or is permissible”. earliest. After the fence is con- Delhiites do not have to face around 40-50 councillors took Tiwari was not available for Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari construction and then seek all The Delhi government, rep- It ordered the Delhi govern- structed, videography of the area waterlogging problems during part in it. comments on the issue. Shankar observed while hearing kinds of benefit.” resented by advocate Gautam ment to take steps forthwith to will be done,” it said. AGENCIES this monsoon. The committee comprises various agencies, including the Speed governors Public Works Department, the 23 trees on Aurobindo Marg to be Amit Shah unveils 12-ft tall three municipal corporations, to be mandatory Delhi Cantt, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), and the replanted to de-congest traffic for Delhi cabs Charkha, museum at CP New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), among others. It NEW DELHI: In a first, the He added if the trees are “There are several exam- OUR CORRESPONDENT will be headed by the PWD Delhi Traffic Police plans moved it would provide “con- ples about old and giant trees OUR CORRESPONDENT Secretary. to transplant 23 trees on Sri gestion-free and wide passage to being uprooted and replanted NEW DELHI: BJP national A top government official Aurobindo Marg in South motorists” on the stretch. in western countries to pro- NEW DELHI: The transport president Amit Shah on Sun- said the committee has Delhi so as to decongest a 10 “These trees help in main- tect the green cover. We need department of the Delhi gov- day unveiled the Large Steel prepared a plan to desilt by km stretch on the arterial road taining the capital’s green cover. to widen our roads. Traffic vol- ernment has made mandatory Charkha and Heritage Charkha June 15 all 163 major drains in between IIT Gate and Andhe- We must go in for re-plantation ume increases daily. But at the the installation of speed gover- Museum – consisting 14 vin- the city, which cause massive ria More, which sees traffic at of trees which is widely used in same time we cannot afford to nors in taxis and cabs operating tage charkhas – at Palika Bazar waterlogging every monsoon. a crawl during peak hours on the west.” lose our green cover.” in the national Capital. Park in Delhi’s Connaught The committee will most days. The process to transplant a As part of plans to de-con- The decision comes after a Place, amid much fervour and coordinate the desilting work “As chopping trees is not a mature tree involves using coni- gest traffic on Sri Aurobindo recent notification of the union gaiety. among the different agencies so solution, we have written to the cal shaped blades that work on Marg, the department has sug- road transport ministry which Hailing the initiative, Prime that they don’t end up passing Horticulture Department to get hydraulic pressure. The blades gested construction of a foot made installation of speed gov- Minister Narendra Modi, in a the buck among each other, he the trees safely uprooted and penetrate deep into the soil to over-bridge and an underpass at ernors in commercial vehicles special message to Khadi and BJP national president Amit Shah at the throws open the Heritage said. “The committee has asked replanted at other locations,” carve out a ball of earth around AIIMS and the Yusuf Sarai mar- compulsory. Village Industries Commis- Charkha Museum in Connaught Place on Saturday PIC/MPOST all agencies concerned to come Special Commissioner of Police the tree roots. ket – two very crowded spots. The move is intended to sion (KVIC) chairman, said: up with their detailed plans on (Traffic) Ajay Kashyap said. The ball of earth with the Other measures include shift- reduce road accidents by lim- “As Mahatma Gandhi him- since time immemorial, the I n d i a’.” the removal of silt from drains Since the technology is not tree is lifted above the ground ing of bus stops at INA Market iting the maximum speed of self believed, the Charkha is Charkha had been a “symbol Mirroring similar views, and roads by May 26, and also available with the government’s and placed in a motorized and Andheria More, removing taxis and cabs at 80 kmph. a symbol of our Swaraj and of economic empowerment of Union Minister for Micro, report how many drains they Horticulture Department they carrier. encroachments near AIIMS, According to a Delhi Traf- self-reliance.” our nation”. Small and Medium Enter- have been desilted so far,” the could hire private contractors The tree is then transplanted Yusuf Sarai and Adhchini. fic Police data, 1,622 and 1,671 “The museum and the “It is really a commendable prised Kalraj Mishra said that official told PTI. or go in for tree transplanters, to another location into a pit “Encroachment by food ven- people were killed in 2015 and monument for the Charkha job on the part of KVIC and the Charkha would script the The PWD is in charge he said. which is treated with anti-ter- dors is one of the biggest chal- 2014, respectively, in road acci- in the national Capital will NDMC (New Delhi Munici- story of economic indepen- of 1,260 kms of roads in the Kashyap said his department mite, antibacterial and antifun- lenges for traffic police. They dents in the city, while over be a proud tribute to the pal Council) that both organ- dence of India in coming days. capital while the rest fall under had found 106 bottlenecks that gal medicine. create hell during peak hours. 16,000 people were left injured Charkha’s historic importance isations have come up with NDMC Chairperson the jurisdiction of the three choke Delhi traffic. Kashyap, an environmen- We have sent a report on this in the two years. in our nation. This will eco- a novel mission with an eco- Naresh Kumar said that the MCDs. “One is Sri Aurobindo Marg. talist, said the national Capital to the Lt. Governor’s office to The government decision to nomically empower the lives of nomic model to promote tour- Charkha not only symbolises According to the India We found 23 trees right in the needs to use such technology direct the Municipal Corpo- limit the maximum speed cov- several weavers associated with ism. I hope that the spinning the vision of the New Delhi Meteorological Department middle of the road – from And- because the city was transform- ration of Delhi to make capi- ers all cabs, including the ones the Khadi industry,” the Prime wheel would symbolise the area, but also preserves the val- (IMD), the normal monsoon heria More to IIT – that are ing fast and needs to preserve tal roads encroachment free,” operated by aggregators like Minister’s message stated. mission of our Prime Minis- ues and rich heritage of India’s onset date in the national choking traffic,” he said. its green wealth. Kashyap said. AGENCIES Ola and Uber. Meanwhile, Shah said that ter Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in composite culture. Capital is June 29. 4 city mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Monday, 22 May, 2017 Protests by Noida homebuyers DU admission starts, new courses introduced brings traffic to grinding halt YOGESH KANT The protestors demanded action against errant builders NEW DELHI: As Delhi Uni- versity will reopen its admis- RAHUL SINGH sion process from Monday, 19 Cops look for family of 7-yr-old colleges of the varsity are set NOIDA: Noida witnessed to initiate new courses in the two massive protests held by boy who perished in traffic coming academic year with aggrieved home buyers on around 2,000 additional seats. Sunday afternoon. The buy- NOIDA: A seven-year-old boy, suffering from But, they are yet to get permis- ers demanded action against high fever, reportedly lost his life here Saturday sion from University Grant the builders’ group for the pro- evening as the ambulance that was taking him Commission. longed delay in possession and Last year, the University illegal construction at build- to AIIMS in New Delhi got stuck in a traffic jam had written to the 19 colleges er’s site. caused by a homebuyers’ protest over non- to begin the courses that both Sitting on roads under the delivery of their flats. The Noida Police said that academic and executive coun- extreme heat of 42 degrees, they had taken note of the media reports about cil had approved. But, it could Among the collges, Stephen’s College will introduce Political Science (Hons) as their new course around hundreds of home buy- a child's death but had not received any com- not be started. ers from Unitech’s project in The courses are new in the College for Women will start The course, which is cur- sector 117, Noida, near Noida plaint or information in this regard, till now. A particular colleges and may be Sociology (Hons), while Delhi rently pending approval by the sector 71 demanded the district their issue on non-availability has cheated thousands of home FIR has been registered against 250 protesters introduced in other colleges College of Arts and Commerce university, is expected to have authority to initiate immedi- of basic amenities such as elec- buyers. Without obtaining the under sections of the IPC dealing with rioting as well. will start Mathematics (Hons). a profile similar to MBA pro- ate actions against the build- tricity, water supply, security, completion certificate from and unlawful restraint, a police official said. SSP “As these courses start, there Bharti College, Ramanujan grammes offered by IIMs. The er’s group. and lifts. the authority, the builder has Love Kumar said the "police was trying to con- will be an addition of about College, Daulat Ram College college is expected to have 65 The home buyers also “I booked a retail shop in allowed the home buyers to 2,000 seats,” said an academic will start some courses. More- seats. However, SRCC will not raised slogans and marched Unitech Unihomes with all my shift in their new flats. With nect with the victim's family members." Accord- council member and teacher over, Bsc in Forensic Science require approval from Univer- to builder’s site in sector 117 savings in 2009. The builder no facilities and basic amenities ing to reports, the boy, Luv Kush, a resident of at Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur will be started at SGTB Khalsa sity Grants Commission for which jammed the roads for promised to deliver the pos- present in the society, the buy- Firozabad, and was being taken to AIIMS in an (SGTB) Khalsa College. College.” this course as it will be funded over three hours. session within two years but ers feel hostile. We demand the ambulance as he was suffering from high fever. However, the univer- An official source at the by the college itself. The buyers of Unitech Uni- looking at the progress of con- newly elected CM of the state to An Agra doctor had reportedly referred him to sity decided that the science DU said, “Colleges have to get Divided into four semes- homes in Noida staged a protest struction work, it is impossi- take immediate actions against courses will have 32 seats UGC’ approval before increas- ters, the programme will offer under the banner of Unitech ble to get the shop even in next such builders who have made AIIMS. Satish Chandra, SHO, Expressway police each and humanities will get ing seats as it is the fund- 18 additional courses. "The new Unihomes flat buyer’s welfare three or four years. Till now I the home buyers suffer”. station, said: "We had received information about 40 each. Certain colleges that ing body.” At present, DU has course will replace the existing associations (UUFBWA). have made 95 percent of the In the second protest of homebuyers blocking the expressway. A police will not increase the seats, will 54,000 seats in 61 colleges. two-year postgraduate Global The women, children, and total cost,” said one such pro- the same day, homebuyers of team was sent there and the protesters were adjust the current strength. Apart from these colleges, Business Operations (GBO) senior citizens also participated testor, P N Sharma Antriksh builder in sector 78, According to the senior SRCC is also gearing up to diploma programme," said an in the protest which went on Vipin Gupta, Joint-secre- Noida demanded immediate dispersed. Regarding the death of the boy, we official at DU, “New courses introduce a two-year Masters official at SRCC. "We are wait- for three hours. Those who tary, Unitech Unihomes flat actions against the builder for have no information from victim's family. We include Political Science of Business Administration ing for the MBA programme to managed to get their flats, par- buyer’s welfare associations carrying illegal construction came to know through media reports." MPOST (Hons) at St Stephen’s Col- (MBA) postgraduate degree be approved by the university," ticipated in the protest raising (UUFBWA), said, “The builder activities in the parking area. lege. Meanwhile, Indraprastha programme from this year. added the official. Four held for Property dealer shot Paucity of surgical equipment at G B Traffic robbing truck offenders in filled with dead in Burari Pant Hospital spells misery for patients Ggn to be sent OUR CORRESPONDENT be related to some property dispute. YOGESH KANT cost of these materials is very mobile phones NEW DELHI: A property The bullet-ridden body However, low in hospitals as they get summons dealer was shot dead inside his of Hassan was found by the NEW DELHI: The Govind them on subsidised rate. But ANAND MOHAN J house in North Delhi's Burari neighbours after which the Ballabh Pant (GB) Hospital the hospital for an ordinary customer, the OUR CORRESPONDENT area on Saturday. The deceased police was informed. does not have several basic administration is price multiplies according to NEW DELHI: Four persons was shot thrice by unidentified The cops so far in their amenities and requirements the customer wealth.” GURUGRAM: Summons will were arrested for robbing a assailants. investigation have not found for its patients, as it is reeling claiming that the A set of gloves costs Rs 5 to soon be issued to offenders truck filled with mobile phones According to a senior any CCTV footage capturing under due to shortage of surgi- shortage is due to 6 in the hospital, while patient charged under the postal chal- in north Delhi's Burari area on police official, the deceased, the accused. cal equipments and other basic attendant buys them for Rs lan, who have not paid the fine Saturday. Munavar Hassan is a native of They are in dark about the medical material. The situation infrequent supply 50 to 80. Same with Cannula, till date in the Millenium City. The incident took place on Muzzafarnagar. number of assailants. has been existing since the past from Central which costs Rs 20 in hospitals The postal challan is a digital 18-19 May when the complain- He has been involved in the His neighbours were ques- one year. but a private chemist sells it as initiative started by the Guru- ant Santosh, the driver of the property business for the past tioned after which it was found However, the hospital Purchase Authority per the upmarket locality. It is gram Police where the image of Eicher canter, left from Okhla 15 years. that he was married and had administration is claiming that available for Rs 100 per strip. traffic violators can be clicked Industrial area and was on his His body has been sent for four children. this shortage is due to infre- patients are compelled to meet the demand, so the doc- Dr Rajiv Chawla, Director, and then posted to Gurugram way to Zirakpur. post-mortem after which it will However, the woman had quent supply from Central Pur- arrange for all the medicinal tor asks the patient's attendant GB Pant Hospital said, “I am Police through WhatsApp num- When he reached outer be handed over to his relatives. filed a rape charge against chase Authority (CPA). utilities. As per the government to purchase it from outside,” not aware of this scarcity of sur- ber of 9999981800. Since Febru- Ring road near Burari flyover, He was recently released on him and the couple was living The hospital's surgical instructions, operation theaters said an OT assistant. gical items.” At present, he is ary, there have been 2,412 traffic he spotted a Tata Tempo and parole by a court after which separately. department does not have the are supposed to provide all the The elementary materials on leave. violators were fined through thought that the vehicle had he was reportedly charged The police are still grap- basic necessities like cotton and basic material used in surgery are neither available at surgery The matter is under consid- E-challan but only 138 viola- broken down. with rape and other criminal pling with the motive of the bandages – Flatreel, Glucom- for free. departments nor at the hospital eration with the administration. tors have paid the fine. When he got down, the charges. crime and will be looking into eter, Glucostick , Insulin Pen, Only some of the essential pharmacy. Even the Jan Ausi- “We will look into the mat- “Since the inception of accused men, identified as San- The police have so far his previous property deals. Ultrasound Jelly, Urine collec- equipment needed like stents, hdhi Center counters are not ter but as far as my knowledge postal challan from February 4, jay, Salman, Sarvan Kumar and not established the motive of Also, they will get in touch tor, Transparent Dressing, Sur- retina lenses are chargeable. able to meet the demand for goes the entire inventory is eas- the Gurugram Police has been Mohammad Salman, overpow- the crime but sources have with his family members to get gery blade. “The essential medical basic medical stuff. ily available at our store”, said a sending challans to the residents. ered the driver and abducted hinted that his murder might clarity on the case. In such situations, the material provided is unable to A pharmacist said, “The senior doctor. We have been receiving com- him. plaints that most of the traf- “One of the accused fic violators have not taken it took control of his Can- seriously and have not paid the ter loaded with the mobile Two killed, five injured in car-rickshaw collision fines even after a time frame phones and drove away. of 60 days were provided Later on at about 6.30 am, OUR CORRESPONDENT in Gurugram. driver in his statement to the reportedly sustained minor to them. We are now taking they dumped him and According to a senior police police said that he was return- injuries. The police are now strict action against the viola- his truck near Mundka NEW DELHI: Two persons official, the deceased have been ing home when the speeding trying to ascertain if the driver tors and have sent them legal police station area,” said a died and five others were identified as Ajay and Raj, both XUV came out of nowhere and of the car was driving under the notices. The non-following senior police official. injured when the group’s car residents of Jind district in rammed into the rickshaw. influence of alcohol. of legal orders will lead to an The men robbed 7,600 Kar- collided with a makeshift rick- Haryana. The impact of the crash was The police have in the arrest,” said Sibash Kabiraj, Joint bonn mobile phones worth Rs shaw at outer Delhi’s Baba Both of them were declared such that the XUV was com- meantime registered a case Commissioner. 1 crore after which they fled Haridas Nagar on Saturday brought dead on arrival and pletely crushed. at Baba Haridas Nagar police Acting tough on the traffic from the spot. night. were transferred to Safdarjung The police were later station. offender, the Gurugram traffic Thirty-six hours after The group was travelling hospital. The injured have informed about the accident The mangled car at Baba Haridass Nagar PIC/MPOST “An FIR under sections 279, police impounded 221 vehicles the crime, the police man- in a Nissan Terrano XUV been shifted to Rao Tula Ram after which a local team was 337 and 304 (A) IPC has been for wrong parking, levied fine aged to track down the car when it collided with the hospital. deputed along with a team cuing the trapped passengers, rescued one of the passengers. lodged. We will be investigating on 40 underage drivers, 109 accused on the basis of secret vehicle. The seven men were The accident took place from the Delhi Fire Services but the fire officials eventu- The relatives of the deceased this case from all angles,” said drunken drivers and revoked information from various on their way to Delhi after near Jharoda road. Vive- (DFS). The police initially ally cut open several parts and the injured were informed. Deputy Commissioner of Police 424 licenses in the past few parts of the city.s attending a marriage function kanand, the makeshift rickshaw faced a lot of difficulties res- of the car with a gas cutter and The rickshaw driver also (Outer), MN Tiwari. months. SC to examine if Noida is a Open drinking still a Private ambulances menance in Gurugram corporation under UP law PIYUSH OHRIE fleece patients in Ggn On Saturday, the NEW DELHI: The Supreme GURUGRAM: It has been police arrested two OUR CORRESPONDENT Court has agreed to examine Against the decision to levy tax, banks a week since the incident of a plea of the Income Tax preferred an appeal before the abduction and gang rape of people indulging in GURUGRAM: Taking department whether the North a 26-year-old woman from open drinking in advantage of the lack of effective Okhla Industrial Development CIT-A, saying the NOIDA Sikkim around the Sector public ambulance system in the Authority (NOIDA) is a is a corporation 17 area was reported, locals Sector 17 of the city, the private ambulances are corporation established by alleged that danger still per- Millennium City charging exorbitant sum from the Uttar Pradesh government sists as major problems have the patients. under the state industrial as NOIDA is a corporation the favour of the banks. not been addressed yet by the A standard rate being development law or not. established by the state law The department then law enforcing authorities. drinking, people still flout the charged by private ambulances A Bench of Justices R K and banks are not under the moved the Allahabad High Residents of Sector 17 and rules. Further, the problem of in the city is rupees 100 per Aggarwal and A M Sapre statutory obligation to deduct Court against the order of the Sukhrali village complain that road rage is also a major prob- kilometre. has said it will look into and pay the income tax. ITAT, but once again the appeal the problem of open drinking lem in the area. Most of the However, even this rate is the appeal filed by the I-T The dispute on the issue was decided against it. and road rage is a common commuters after dark drive subjected to increase based on department against an order first arose in 2013, when the The I-T department appeal phenomenon around the area. rashly. There have been var- the critical condition of the There are over 500 private ambulances plying in the city including the of the Allahabad High Court I-T department imposed a before the apex court has said On Saturday, the police ious incidents of the alterca- patients. 100 owned by the private hospitals PIC/MPOST which held that NOIDA is a tax liability on the banks for that the issue for consideration arrested two people indulging tion between the commuters With most of the “The increase of rates will 16 government owned corporation established under non- deduction of TDS on is whether NOIDA is a in open drinking around the reported from the area,” said ambulance commuting a total be passed on to patients,” stated ambulances in the city. the Act and, therefore, banks the interest income on fixed corporation entitled for same area. Sukhdev Sehrawat, a resident distance of 10 -20 kilometres, the union. Out of the 16, only 13 are not liable to deduct income deposit receipts (FDRs) of exemption from deduction of Gurugram Police claimed of Sukhrali village many patients are forced to “Taking into cognisance ambulances provide services tax at source on fixed deposits. NOIDA. income tax at source under that a massive crackdown has “It has been a shame that pay a hefty amount ranging in that the ambulance union under basic life support The apex court has also Against the decision to the provisions of a notification been initiated against the peo- this area is just 30 kilometres thousands of rupees. are not reducing their rates, a system and three under the refused to grant any stay on levy tax, the banks preferred issued in 1970 under the ple who indulge in open drink- away from the national capital. The state government has taxation rate will be increased advanced life support system. the high court direction to an appeal before the Income Tax Act. ing with more than 80 people Further, this area is located on reduced the transportation if the conditions remain the Most of the 13 government the I-T department and asked Commissioner of Income Tax It has said that the high remanded in past two months. a busy MG road area. Yet, you taxes on the ambulances from same,” said an official from public ambulances are poorly the banks to file their counter (Appeals) (CIT-A), saying the court erred in holding that This, however, has failed have no security presence, no six percent to four percent, but the State Transportation maintained. affidavit in four weeks. NOIDA is a corporation. NOIDA is covered under to satisfy the residents who proper street lights. The rap- the ambulances have refused to department. Recently, a 5-year-old child Appearing for Punjab The appeal was decided exemption from TDS under highlight that open drinking ists of the 26-year-old woman refuse its rates. There are over 500 private succumbed to his illness as he National Bank, counsel Pankaj in favour of the banks and, the Income Tax Act and the still persists around the area understood the poor condi- The staff under ambulance ambulances plying in the was not quickly commuted to Garg, assisted by another thereafter, the department assessee banks are not liable resulting in the non-safety of tion of security in the area and union had recently protested city including the 100 owned Safdarjung Hospital because lawyer Milind Garg, told the preferred a petition before the to deduct tax at source on the citizens. exploited it to their advantage,” against the government’s move by the private hospitals. In of an ambulance at Civil Bench that the appeal of the I-T Income Tax Appellate Tribunal interest paid to the NOIDA on “Even after the Haryana said Nidhi Kapoor, a resident of of raising the taxation rate to comparison to the private Hospital Gurugram which department is not maintainable (ITAT), which again decided in its FDRs. government’s ban on the open Sector 17. six percent. ambulances, there are only failed to start. 5 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Monday, 22 May, 2017 mp nation

------PREZ POLL------India’s chances of making Oppn to intensify efforts for joint candidate as NDA remains mute it to NSG slim at Bern meet OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: Amid the Cen- China is the ‘one country’ which has been blocking India’s bid tre’s ruling NDA maintained silence over its nominee for OUR CORRESPONDENT China’s nuclear negotiator the presidential poll, major Wang Qun and India’s then opposition parties plan to NEW DELHI: The next ple- secretary for disarmament intensify efforts for finalising nary session of the Nuclear Amandeep Singh Gill on Sep- a joint candidate for the top Suppliers Group (NSG) is tember 13 and October 31 last post for which they are likely likely to be held in Swiss capi- year. to approach regional players. tal Bern next month, but the The NSG consultative Opposition sources said chances of any breakthrough group’s meeting in Novem- efforts are on to bring politi- and maintained the Modi dis- Congress president Sonia on India’s entry into the elite ber last year also ended like cal rivals Samajwadi Party and pensation was unlikely to sup- Gadhi has already held talks group still look slim, given the Seoul plenary session. It on the port Mukherjee for a second with key players like Sharad China’s persistent opposition remained inconclusive on same page, while also trying to term. Despite BJP’s emphatic Pawar, Nitish Kumar, who to it. India’s application as China rope in Naveen Patnaik’s BJD victories in Uttar Pradesh and is also the JD(U) president, India had officially applied continued to oppose the entry in Odisha. Uttarakhand, the NDA is still CPI-M general secretary Sita- for membership of the group- of non-NPT nations and called Senior opposition leaders short of 20,000 electoral college ram Yechury, CPI leader D ing which controls export of for a two-step “non-discrim- at the forefront of the move to votes to have the candidate of Raja, and West Bengal Chief nuclear materials, equipment inatory” solution for admis- field a joint candidate against its choice occupy the top con- Minister Mamata Banerjee. and technology in May last sion of such countries into the the NDA nominee are likely to stitutional position. Sonia is likely to hold talks year. The matter came up for grouping. meet SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, The KCR Congress and the with some other leaders this discussion at the Seoul plenary Over the last one year, BSP supremo Mayawati and ruling TRS of Telangana have week and among them could be session of the NSG in June last India has tried to get more Patnaik over the next few days. already promised to back the BSP supremo Mayawati. year, but yielded little result support for its NSG bid, but They could also approach NDA nominee in the election. Sources in the Congress with Beijing scuttling India’s not all its efforts have proved the BJP’s ally Shiv Sena. The Opposition sources said its and some other parties said bid on the ground that it was to be successful. For instance, two oldest saffron partners candidate for the top post could they wanted the opposition not a signatory to the non-pro- Turkey has agreed to support have been locked in rancorous be a non-Congressman. The unity over the presidential elec- liferation treaty (NPT). India’s bid to the group, but it disputes despite being coalition names of former West Bengal tion extended to the Lok Sabha Ahead of the next NSG ple- also favours Pakistan’s bid. partners in governments at the governor, the euridite Gopal election in 2019. nary session, official sources New Zealand has also not Centre and in . Krishna Gandhi, former Lok The Congress’ commu- say, India has renewed its given any concrete assurance The talk of a consensus Sabha speaker Meira Kumar nications department chief efforts to become a member of China has been pressing for a two-step process which on supporting India’s bid. candidate gained momentum and JD(U) veteran Sharad Randeep Surjewala said,” All the 48-nation group by engag- “Prime Minister (John after Bihar Chief Minister Nit- Yadav are doing the rounds opposition parties including ing with all member countries, includes setting up criteria -- a standard for admission -- for Phillip) Key stated that New ish Kumar spoke in favour of in political lobbies as possible the Congress will work to build but resistance from China still the inclusion of countries that are not signatories to the NPT. Zealand would continue to a second term for incumbent opposition nominee. a consensus for a candidate remains despite the pro-India Beijing also equates India’s case with Pakistan, which, too, contribute constructively to Pranab Mukherjee and prod- The name of NCP chief with unquestionable record of push from other key players the process currently under- ded the NDA government to Sharad Pawar has also been dis- dedication and commitment such as the US, the UK, France has applied for the NSG membership way in the NSG to consider build a consensus around him. cussed by the opposition camp, to the founding principles of and Russia. India’s membership. New Zea- The Congress, to which but the astute Maharashtra pol- Constitution, bereft of politi- China has been pressing too, has applied for the NSG no change in China’s position standard for admission should land is committed to working Mukherjee belonged before itician has said he would not cal colour or pressure from the for a two-step process which membership. towards India’s NSG bid, Chi- be agreed upon first.” with NSG members to reach a becoming the President, has contest the poll. ruling dispensation.” includes setting up criteria -- The issue of India’s mem- nese Ambassador here Luo India has repeatedly said decision as soon as possible,” a so far been non-committal on The opposition, sources “We want that India should a standard for admission -- for bership is expected to be dis- Zhaohui at an event last month that China is the “one coun- joint statement by Prime Min- a second term for him. “It is said, wanted to put up a candi- have a president who can guide the inclusion of countries that cussed at the Bern meet, but had said, “On the Nuclear Sup- try” which has been blocking ister Narendra Modi and his up to the government to bring date who has impeccable secu- the government when it goes are not signatories to the NPT. the “status quo” still remains, pliers Group (NSG) issue, we its bid. Kiwi counterpart John Key about a consensus among all lar credentials, and who could astray on being drunk with Beijing also equates India’s a senior official says. do not oppose any country’s The two sides conducted said after the latter’s visit to on a candidate it proposes,” a “maintain secular supervision the brute majority and remind case with Pakistan, which, Indicating that there was membership, believing that a two rounds of talks between New Delhi in October last year. senior Congress leader said, of the Indian Constitution.” them of ‘raj dharma’,” he said. Saharanpur: 4 arrested Top national, state level BJP Neither suitcase nor horse-trading, for damaging leaders at rallies from May 26 strategy won us Goa: Gadkari Ambedkar statue OUR CORRESPONDENT He was replying to allega- Taj hotel in Panaji and shared OUR CORRESPONDENT force to reckon with in Tamil tions that it was money power some issues which could not be OUR CORRESPONDENT Nadu.” She said the factional NEW DELHI: Union Minister that ensured required numbers disclosed on the platform but COIMBATORE: Top national feud in AIADMK should not Nitin Gadkari today revealed for BJP in Goa. agreed to form an alliance with LUCKNOW: Four persons level and state level BJP leaders delay the civil body polls, how the BJP turned its defeat Speaking on the devel- the BJP on the condition that have been arrested for alleg- will take part in rallies in Tamil which should be conducted at into victory in Goa by working opments on the night before he be given a ministerial berth. edly damaging a statue of Dalit Nadu from May 26 to celebrate the earliest. She accused DMK throughout the night to garner BJP staked claim to form the Gadkari said with icon B R Ambedkar in Mirza- completion of three years of MP Kanimozhi of spreading the required numbers for form- government, Gadkari said Dhavalikar’s support, BJP s pur village of Saharanpur dis- the Narendra Modi govern- wrong information on NEET ing the government and agree- he informed BJP President strength went to 16 and then trict, police said on Sunday. ment, state president Tamilisai (National Eligibility-cum- ing to make the then Defence Amit Shah that the party had he was approached by Vijay According to a UP Police Soundarajan said on Sunday. Entrance Test), saying students Minister Manohar Parrikar the lost Goa and should concede Sardesai of the Goa Forward spokesperson, a hand of the “The major achievements of in Tamil Nadu would gain as chief minister. defeat. However, Shah asked Party (GFP). statue in the village was found the government will be high- Government had increased the He added that while the him to devise a strategy as he “He has been a Congress damaged on May 19. lighted during the rallies, in reservations from 50 to 80 per Congress was sleeping, his had already announced that man for his entire life. But he Following this, police which top National and State cent. Kanimozhi had on May party worked all night in order BJP was going to form the gov- was being tortured by the Con- sprung into action and arrested level party leaders and union 18 said it was wrong to change to form the government. “I am not a person who does ernment in Goa. gress for past five years. We four persons yesterday for their ministers will participate,” she the education system to suit At the same time, he political deals. I am a ‘mard’ Gadkari said he was asked had got Dinesh Singh, who is alleged involvement in the case. told reporters here. Tamilisai Soundarajan NEET and instead the State strongly refuted any charges of and do everything openly. I did by Shah to go to Goa right a wrestler from Uttar Pradesh, “A case has been regis- Referring to the increasing government should focus on horse-trading during the hectic not carry any money to anyone away after a meeting with and is a friend of Sardesai. He tered. Four persons have been number of protests by the pub- power in Chennai, on June 16. upgrading the present uniform overnight parleys. in Goa. him. “I came back home, convinced Sardesai,” Gadkari arrested, while a hunt for oth- lic against relocation of state Asked about superstar syllabus BJP, which won 13 seats in I don’t do such things. I took my clothes and left for said. ers who are suspected to be run TASMAC liquor shops to Rajinikanth throwing hints at She said government had the recently held Goa elections, fight and get things done,” the Goa,” he said. In Goa, Gad- The senior minister said involved is on. A new statue residential areas, she said BJP his entry to politics, she said failed to upgrade the syllabus managed to form the govern- senior BJP leader and Road kari said an apparently angry Sardesai, along with a minis- has been installed after replac- would take out a procession, it was wrong for anyone to say and was unnecessarily trying ment even though the Con- Transport, Highways and Ship- Sudin Dhavalikar of Maha- terial berth, wanted Manohar ing the old one,” the spokesper- mostly comprising women, BJP would gain strength if he to change it, keeping NEET in gress had emerged as the single ping Minister said at the India rashtrawadi Gomantak Party Parrikar to be made the chief son added. to Fort St.George, the seat of does, “as the party is already a mind. largest party with 17 seats. Today Editors Roundtable here. (MGP) came to meet him at the minister. No witch-hunt but all past corruption Virbhadra, wife Use app for grievance Enduring legacy: Leila likely to appear Seth’s family flooded to be probed, says Uttarakhand CM today in court in redressal, Rajnath OUR CORRESPONDENT claimed to have unearthed an DA case tells SSB jawans alleged scam of Rs 240 crore with emotional letters OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: Uttarakhand in the acquisition of land for a NEW DELHI: Himachal Chief Minister Trivendra Singh national highway. Pradesh Chief Minister Virb- The mobile- OUR CORRESPONDENT ing house, that the family got to Rawat on Sunday vowed to end “We have already handed hadra Singh is likely to appear GEYZING: Home Minister based grievance know about the links that Jus- corruption in the hill state, say- over the probe to the CBI. Six as accused before a special Rajnath Singh today assured redressal app NEW DELHI: The postman tice Seth shared with the liter- ing “scams” that took place officials allegedly involved in court on Monday in a nearly the central paramilitary per- knocks at their door and their ary group. during the previous Congress the scam have been suspended Rs 10-crore disproportionate sonnel that he will personally was launched by mail inboxes spill over, as “Then there are strangers, government would be probed. while legal action will be taken assets case. check every month that any Singh early this friends, admirers and strang- who had met mama sometime, Rawat said there will be no against the seventh who is Special Judge Virender complaint registered by them month against ers alike recall how their lives and have recalled her persona,” “witch-hunt” but if any politi- retired,” he said. Kumar Goyal had on May on an app launched by his min- were touched by the late Leila she said. cian is found to be involved in Alleged irregularities were 8 issued summons against istry is speedily addressed. the backdrop of Seth, India’s first woman chief Seth’s younger son Shan- corruption, a proper investi- detected in the acquisition of Singh, his wife Pratibha Singh The minister was speaking incidents where justice. tum, a peace activist, said let- gation will be carried out and ing mafia and illegal slaughter farmland for the proposed and others for appearance as he joined the jawans of the Seth, 86, died earlier this ters were still coming in and action will be taken as per law. houses operating in the state. NH-74 in Udham Singh Nagar on May 22. The charge sheet, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), jawans had taken month, but the outpouring from many parts of the world. “There is no political Rawat said if any “scam” district between 2011-2016. running into over 500 pages, posted in the inhospitable ter- to social media of grief, love and affection “People from the UK, the motive behind our decision under the previous govern- Farmland was allegedly has claimed that Singh had rain of Indo-Nepal border in to voice their continues. US and other places have writ- to go against corruption. We ment comes to light, a proper shown as non-agricultural land amassed assets worth around Sikkim, for a special lunch or “We have received so many ten to us. We got beautiful and want to end corruption in investigation will be carried out to increase the compensation Rs 10 crore which were dispro- ‘bada khana’ organised by the complaints beautiful letters, from noted meaningful messages from Uttarakhand. and the guilty will be punished. amount by at least 20 times to portionate to his total income force. Singh, who is on a three- personalities to ordinary peo- (Buddhist nun) Sister Chan If any politician is found to “We have zero toler- benefit chosen stakeholders during his tenure as a Union day visit to Sikkim, reached the ance redressal app was ple, who are sharing their feel- Khong and from the Plum be involved in corruption in ance towards corruption. But and beneficiaries, he said. minister. The final report, filed headquarters of the 36th bat- launched by Singh early this ings with us and the bond they Village Sangha of Zen Master the past, law will take its own there will be no witch-hunt. Rawat was sworn-in as against Singh and eight others talion of SSB and took stock of month against the backdrop enjoyed with her,” her daughter Thich Nhat Hanh,” he told PTI. course,” he said in an interview. Only proper investigation will chief minister of Uttarakhand for the offences including forg- the situation along the interna- of incidents where jawans had Aradhana told PTI. There were so many let- The chief minister said the be carried out to punish the on March 18 after BJP won 57 ery and corruption, arrayed tional border. taken to social media to voice From President Pranab ters that some were still to be BJP government has decided guilty,” he said. of the 70 assembly seats, oust- around 225 witnesses and 442 He interacted with the their complaints. Mukherjee to Congress chief opened, he said. to go after the liquor and min- The Rawat government has ing the Congress. documents. jawans and sought to know the Singh had said he “gets Sonia Gandhi and Nobel lau- “Even the letters sent by Dr problems faced by them. emotional” when he sees the reate Amartya Sen, noted per- (Amartya) Sen or Mrs (Sonia) As the border guarding jawans and officers working in sonalities have written to the Gandhi are written in a very Govt gives green signal to mega naval project force had organised a ‘bada difficult areas. family. Many of the letters, such personal way, and how mama khana’, the home minister The centralised app is for as Sen’s, were addressed to her touched their lives,” he said. OUR CORRESPONDENT the biggest to be built in India be built by state-run Hindustan The sources said RDEL joined them in the vegetarian five Central Armed Police elder son, celebrated author Aradhana, a filmmaker, after the under-construction Shipyard Limited, Visakhapat- and Larsen and Toubro will lunch comprising puri, vege- Forces (CAPFs) of CRPF, BSF, Vikram Seth. said the family planned to NEW DELHI: In a major move aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. nam, while select private firms be asked next week to submit tables, dal, rice, papad, kheer CISF, ITBP, SSB besides the Some of the messages were put old photographs up at the to ramp up naval strength, the The long-pending project will be awarded contract to fresh commercial bids for the and gulab jamun. Delhi Police. sent through post, while oth- venue of a memorial being held Defence Ministry has given was given green signal by the construct two others. four LPDs. Singh asked the jawans to Four months ago, BSF ers were emailed to the family. for Justice Seth here on May 30. an in-principle approval for Defence Acquisition Council, Three private sector com- L&T has tied up with register their problems on the jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav had “The gesture is touching, “We wish to share the life construction of four amphib- the top decision-making body panies -- Reliance Defence and Navantia of Spain whereas Reli- recently launched mobile appli- created a stir when he took to but more so, it has also given of our mom with people, who ious assault ships, also called of the Ministry, at its meeting Engineering Limited (RDEL), ance Defence has tied up with cation of the Home Ministry. social media to complain about us a window into the life of our have overwhelmed us with the Landing Platform Docks on Saturday, informed sources Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and French firm DCNS, considered “I will personally check alleged bad quality food being mother, which we didn’t know their show of affection and (LPD), in the private sector at said. The meeting was chaired ABG Shipyard -- were in race a global leader in construction the app every month and see served to troops. Quite a few about,” Aradhana said. love,” Aradhana said. a cost of over Rs 20,000 crore. by Defence Minister Arun initially for the mega proj- of LPDs. whether action is taken on the such videos followed in quick It was when they received “Mama touched so many It will be the largest ever Jaitley ect but ABG was disqualified Each of the ships are likely problems registered or not,” he succession. The SSB is tasked to a letter from Katha, signed by lives and now those lives are naval project involving the pri- Earlier, the Ministry had on account of poor financial to be in the range of 30,000 and said. guard the 1,751-km long Indo- every member of the publish- touching us,” she said. vate sector and the ships will be indicated that two LPDs will health. 40,000 tonnes. The mobile-based griev- Nepal border. 6 nation mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Monday, 22 May, 2017 Family of martyr Mischief makers agree to end fast after meeting PM Modi on two-day visit will face strict Adityanath OUR CORRESPONDENT

SAMBHAL: The protesting family members of a soldier, to Gujarat from today action: Adityanth who was killed in Pakistani fir- ing last year, on Sunday agreed to end their indefinite fast say- Hardik shaves head, tries to kick up a storm ahead of PM’s visit OUR CORRESPONDENT ing Chief Minister Yogi Aditya- nath had promised to visit their OUR CORRESPONDENT MORADABAD: Facing criti- village. cism over the law and order The Uttar Pradesh chief NEW DELHI/: Prime Minister Nar- situation, Uttar Pradesh Chief minister, who was on an offi- endra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat from Minister Yogi Adityanath on cial tour to Moradabad, met the today, during which he will attend the annual general Sunday said criminal elements, father, brother and an uncle of meeting of African Development Bank in Gandhi- who had a free run over the last deceased sepoy Sudesh Kumar nagar and inaugurate some developmental projects. 15 years, were trying to create on Sunday. The prime minister will also address two public “mischief” and warned of strict According to family mem- meetings in Kutch district. action against those taking the bers of the deceased soldier, Modi’s visit will start with inauguration and laying law into their hands. Adityanath promised to visit of foundation stone by him for various projects of the Addressing a function here, not only their village but also Kandla Port in Kutch district, followed by his address he claimed that the crime graph those of other jawans, who have to a public gathering at nearby town Gandhidham. has come down after his gov- laid their lives for the country. Later in the evening, he will be in Bhachau to inau- ernment took charge and the “The chief minister assured gurate a pumping station built on Narmada branch situation will improve fur- us that development work canal for the Kutch region. The PM will address a UP Chief Minister Yogi ther in coming days. He said Adityanath arrives for a meeting will begin in our village.... public gathering at Bhachau also. those violating the law will not in Moradabad on Sunday PTI He also said that he will visit Meanwhile, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra be spared, regardless of their the house of every martyr of Modi’s visit to Gujarat, Patel quota agitation leader political affiliation. The CM said his govern- Uttar Pradesh,” Manoj Kumar, Hardik Patel and 50 of his supporters today got their “Our main priority is to ment had cracked down on brother of Sudesh Kumar, who heads tonsured, alleging “atrocities” against their establish rule of law in the the anti- social elements, who was killed along the LoC in community by the BJP government, and launched a state. I want to assure the peo- had their way during the last J&K, said. ‘march for justice’. Hardik’s move came ahead of Modi’s can heads of states. PAAS convener Hardik Patel getting his head tonsured in ple of the state that if someone 15 years, and cited the anti- Adityanath also promised scheduled two-day visit to his home state from today. This is Modi’s third visit to Gujarat in the election protest against Gujarat Govt in Bhavnagar on Sunday PTI tries to take the law into their Romeo squads against eveteas- that work for starting an inter- Ahead of his visit, Modi informed his followers year, as assembly polls are expected to be held later this hands, the government and the ing and shutting down of illegal college in the village will begin about the programmes for the next two days through year. On April 7, he had visited to inaugurate ted by this government on our community in the last administration will deal with slaughterhouses. soon, he added. his official Twitter account on Sunday. the phase II of the state government’s ambitious Sauni two years. Now, we are embarking on the Nyay Yatra to them firmly. “Every person in the state is Manoj Kumar said that Modi was the chief minister of Gujarat when the project. Earlier on March 8, he had visited Gandhi- seek justice,” Hardik told reporters. The march, which “Some people have been feeling safe .... Criminals should Uttar Pradesh’s Minister of massive earthquake hit the state on January 26, 2001. nagar to address women sarpanch from across the commenced from Botad, would pass through around spoilt over the last fifteen years, leave the state or be ready to go State for Social Welfare, Sched- Kutch was worst hit by that quake. “On Tuesday, I country on the International Women’s Day. 50 villages and end in neighbouring Bhavnagar city. and their habits will not change to jail,” said Adityanath. uled Castes and Tribal Welfare will be in to participate in the opening Hardik and 50 members of his Patidar Anamat A few days back, Hardik had announced restart- in a day. They are still trying to The CM said he was visiting Gulabo Devi will now visit the ceremony of the meetings of the @AfDB_Group,” the Andolan Samiti (PAAS) got their heads shaved as ing of the quota stir in Gujarat and said his main goal do mischief in some areas. every division to take stock of family to facilitate the ending prime minister added. “The Annual Meetings of @ a mark of protest at Lathidad village this morning. was to defeat the ruling BJP in the upcoming Assem- “I want to warn them again the law and order situation and of their fast. The soldier’s fam- AfDB_Group have chosen the very relevant theme Thereafter, they embarked on ‘Nyay Yatra’ from Botad bly polls. The 23-year-old quota leader had accused that they should mend their development work there. ily had been agitating claim- of Transforming Agriculture for Wealth Creation in district, about 155 kms from here, to highlight their the state government of dilly-dallying on the issue of ways or be ready to face the He was addressing a ing non- fulfilment of promises Africa ,” he said. On the sidelines, he will meet some demands, including inclusion in the OBC category reservation to Patel community and warned that the consequences. We will not let gathering after distributing made to them. They had also of the distinguished delegates of the AfDB Group. for reservation. ruling party would face consequences in the assem- any farmer, labourer, trader or wheelchairs to the physically demanded that the CM should The AGM is expected to see participation of del- “Along with the 50 PAAS members, I decided to get bly polls if it did come up with a definitive plan on the daughter suffer,” he said. challenged at village Ratupura. visit them. egates from around 80 countries, including some Afri- our heads shaved to highlight the atrocities commit- issue at the earliest. Stalin wonders how PM met Will stop construction of Congress will form govt at the Godse memorial: Patil Centre after 2019 polls: Scindia OPS but not farmers in Delhi OUR CORRESPONDENT which proves that for them it NEW DELHI: campaign for a “Congress- is actually ‘Mann mein Ram, should become the Congress mukt Bharat”, Sindia said the OUR CORRESPONDENT The DMK leader recalled : The Maharashtra dil mein Nathuram (Lord Ram President and, under his lead- government and the ruling that he, as Leader of Opposi- government on Sunday assured in mind, Nathuram in heart),” ership, the party would form dispensation was fomenting KANCHEEPURAM: DMK tion (LoP) in the state assembly the Legislative Council that it Dutt said. government at the Centre after intolerance in the country and Working President MK Sta- had recently chaired an “all- would take steps to stop the “The fascist forces, who the next general elections, wanting the country free of lin on Sunday wondered how party meeting” to discuss farm- construction of a memorial of killed Mahatma Gandhi are senior party leader Jyotirad- dalits and . Prime Minister Narendra Modi ers’ problems in Tamil Nadu. Nathuram Godse being built now blatantly raising their itya Scindia said today. “If the country has to be could meet AIADMK (Purat- Among the resolutions by an organisation in Saparde heads once again to continu- His remarks at an Aaj Tak kept undivided and peaceful, chi Thalaivi Amma) leader O passed there was to meet the village near Kalyan in neigh- ously throttle Bapu’s ideals and event here came amidst a rag- then it has to be based on the Panneerselvam but not the Prime Minister and convey to bouring Thane. teachings, while the govern- ing debate in the party over strong foundation of commu- farmers or himself, who wanted him the decisions taken in the The assurance came after ment is turning a blind eye to Rahul’s elevation as the party He also tore into nal harmony. Development to take up their cause with him. meeting, he said. Congress MLC Sanjay Dutt it,” he added. Dutt asserted that chief. the ruling BJP- and progress can be made on a Stalin said he was not find- The Prime Minister could raised the issue in the Upper Congress, along with all secular While some Congress lead- strong foundation only,” Scin- ing fault with the meeting (PM) are aware of the plight of atleast meet him on behalf of all House through a point of pro- forces, will not allow it to hap- ers are advocating his elevation, led dispensation, dia said. between Modi and the for- farmers who are facing so many party leaders even if he could priety and demanded that the pen, no matter what. some other party leaders are of accusing it On Pakistan, the Congress mer Tamil Nadu Chief Minis- difficulties. They held protest in not grant an audience to all of government should urgently “Nathuram’s memorial the opinion that Congress pres- leader said the government was ter in Delhi two days back, but Delhi for almost 50 days.” them, he said. intervene to stop the construc- coming up in Kalyan is a blot ident Sonia Gandhi should not of fomenting indulging in “saree and shawl” sought to know why he had no “But the Prime Minister “We had sought appoint- tion of the memorial. on progressive Maharashtra retire now. intolerance and diplomacy. time for farmers from the state, never gave an appointment ment (with Modi) and are wait- As per reports, Hindu and sends a very wrong mes- “Rahul should become “Many jawans are being who had been staging protest to them.. They said you (PM) ing.. But there has been no Mahasabha is constructing sage across India and even the party president and the an anti-Dalit killed on the border. There were in the national capital for long. may not heed their demands response from the Prime Min- the memorial of Godse, the internationally,” he said. Congress will be strength- atmosphere in the so many ceasefire violations at Panneerselvam was not but atleast give an audience for ister’s Office (so far).” assassin of Mahatma Gan- Hence, the government ened under his leadership. The country the border. Kashmir is burn- holding any position now and their satisfaction to hear them “Prime Minister is meet- dhi, at Saparde village, six kms should immediately intervene party will succeed in forming ing today,” he said, accusing the was only a Member of Legis- out,” he said. ing someone (Panneerselvam) from Kalyan and land has been to stop it and also take strict the government in 2019 elec- government of failing to con- lative Assembly (MLA) but Stalin was speaking after who is holding no post.. But he acquired for the purpose. action against those initiating tions,” Scindia said at the event. ruling BJP-led dispensation, trol the situation. he was given appointment by participating in his party’s doesn’t meet the LOP who has “After coming to power by it as well as the authorities con- Ahead of the Modi govern- accusing it of fomenting intol- He also said that China was Modi on “short notice,” Sta- desilting of a water body in this so much responsibility to dis- promising ‘sabka sath, sabka cerned who have failed to take ment’s proposed celebration on erance and an anti-Dalit atmo- “encircling India” but the BJP- lin said. district where he also operated cuss farmers’ problems,” Sta- vikas’, the real face of the ruling prompt action in the matter, completion of three years at the sphere in the country. led government was showing “What I am asking is, you an earth mover. lin said. government is coming to light, Dutt said. Centre, he also tore into the Taking a jibe at the BJP’s its helplessness. Cong pays tributes to Railway minister to fag off BJP does not NATION BRIEFS support cow PROTESTS AGAINST WINE SHOPS Rajiv Gandhi on 26th luxurious Tejas Express today vigilantes CONTINUE; 2 OUTLETS RANSACKED OUR CORRESPONDENT COIMBATORE: Incidents of protests against the groups: Irani presence of liquor shops in the State continued with death anniversary residents ransacking an outlet in the city and one in MUMBAI: The much-awaited ‘Tejas Express’ with ultra- Kothagiri in nearby Nilgiris district on Sunday. Mem- modern amenities on board bers of DYFI gathered at Rathinapuri here and brought like LED TV, wi-fi, CCTV et down a shed, where a State-run TASMAC shop was al will be flagged off from the functioning illegally, police said. The protestors broke city to Goa by Railway Minister liquor bottles stored there on the road as the shop was Suresh Prabhu today. “Tomorrow is going to be ordered to be closed, police said. a historic day for the Indian NOT AWARE OF ANY POSSIBLE Railways when Tejas Express, which boasts of ultra-modern OUR CORRESPONDENT RAJINI-MODI MEETING: NAIDU amenities like on board info- BENGALURU: Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu tainment, wi-fi, CCTV, fire and smoke detection facilities, tea/ NEW DELHI: The BJP does on Sunday said he was not aware of any possible coffee vending machine etc not support cow vigilantes or meeting between actor Rajnikanth and Prime Minister will make its maiden run from citizens taking law into their Narendra Modi. “Rajnikanth is a great actor. Modi is Mumbai,” D K Sharma, general Prabhu inaugurates Wi-Fi own hands, Union Minister a great leader. If he wants to meet the Prime Minis- manager of the Central Rail- Smriti Irani said on Sunday. ter, there is no problem”, Naidu told reporters here. way, said today. Asked about the so-called He pitched for the AIADMK ending factionalism to Sharma, who inspected the facility at 28 railway stations ‘anti-Romeo’ squads and train at the Chhatrapati Shivaji cow vigilante groups in Uttar provide a stable government in Tamil Nadu to fulfil Terminus, Mumbai (CSTM) MUMBAI: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Pradesh after the Yogi Adity- the promises of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. The likened Tejas Express with Sunday inaugurated free Wi-Fi facility at 28 railway anath- led BJP government Centre wants factionalism in AIADMK to be sorted out an “aeroplane moving on the came to power, Irani said: OUR CORRESPONDENT stations on Konkan Railway. He also inaugurated to ensure a stable government to fulfil the promises lighted Gandhi’s contribution g r o u n d ”. improved passenger amenities and facilities at “Everyone should work within made by Jayalalithaa to the Tamil Nadu people, he to transform the country as “I would say that traveling the ambit of law. If somebody said. “We have no preference,” he said. AMETHI: Congress lead- modern India by introducing by this premium train would Kudal and Chiplun stations. Konkan Railway has flouts laws unconstitutionally ers here today paid tributes the use of computers. provide a better experience tied up with broadband and internet service pro- they will not get support from POLICE SEIZES EXPLOSIVES AND LIQUOR to Bharat Ratna awardee and Some party leaders also than flying in a plane. This train vider Joister to provide Wi-Fi facility at its stations. the BJP.” former Prime Minister Rajiv donated blood at the Sanjay would pass through the lush “We are launching free Wi-Fi facility at the railway Speaking at the India Today IN BIHAR’S ROHTAS DISTRICT Gandhi on his 26th death anni- Gandhi Hospital at Munshiganj greenery of the Konkan belt, Editors Roundtable event here, stations across the country under the Digital India DEHRI-ON-SONE: Police on Sunday seized a consign- versary at the party office in to commemorate the occasion. giving a picturesque view of she said the “Prime Minister ment of explosives and liquor from a pick-up van from Gauriganj. Gandhi has also repre- the seashore, mountains and campaign. CEO of Google Sundar Pichai too has and all BJP leaders believe that The programme wassented the Amethi Lok Sabha valleys, which will let you enjoy shown interest in this project. law cannot be taken into the Mufassil police station area in Bihar’s Rohtas district, a attended by Chandra Kant constituency in Parliament the journey and not just the hands by a vigilante or citi- police officer said. The police intercepted the pick-up Dubey, the representative of from 1980 to 1991. destination (Goa),” he said. Giving the details of the Thane, Panvel, Ratnagiri and zen. It has to be enforced by van near Karbandia petrol pump during routine check- Congress vice president and Rajiv Gandhi was assassi- When asked about reports route and schedule of the Kudal stations. “Train No the police.” ing and seized the explosives and liquor, the Super- Amethi MP Rahul Gandhi nated on this day in 1991 in that a few miscreants had dam- train, Sharma said it would 22119 Superfast Tejas Express Asked about her ‘Cotto- intendent of Police (SP) M S Dhillon said. Altogether along with MLC Dipak Singh, a suicide bomb attack by Lib- aged the windows of the Tejas run between Mumbai and will leave CST at 5 AM every nIsCool’ campaign, the tex- 18,000 detonators and 1950 kg ammonium nitrate, the party’s district unit chief eration Tigers of Tamil Eelam Express, even before its launch, Karmali (Goa) five days a week Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, tiles minister said her ministry kept in 38 sacks and 300 pouches of country-made Yogendra Mishra among (LTTE) during an election rally the official said, “We have taken during non-monsoon period Saturday and Sunday from May wants sales of cotton to rise so others. at Sriperumbudur in Tamil proper note of it and it is no and three days a week during 24 and arrive at Karmali at 1.30 that farmers associated with the alcohol, kept in two sacks were seized, the SP said. Congress activists high- Nadu. more an issue now.” monsoon by halting at Dadar, PM the same day. crop can benefit. 7 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Monday, 22 May, 2017 mp nation Spl CBI court to resume Cal HC to hold special Ayodhya case trial today sittings during vacation to the cause list published by OUR CORRESPONDENT in the joint charge sheet filed the high court administration. by the CBI against Champat The move has been opposed LUCKNOW: The trial in Rai Bansal, Satish Pradhan, by the Calcutta High Court the politically-sensitive 1992 Dharam Das, Mahant Nritya Bar Association, which said Babri Masjid demolition case Gopal Das, Mahamadlesh- its members will not attend by a special CBI court will war Jagdish Muni, Ram Bilas the special sittings. “We want resume here today, following Vadanti, Vaikunth Lal Sharma reduction in the number of a Supreme Court order to it to and Satish Chandra Nagar,” pending cases, but the lawyers hear the case on a daily basis Justice Nariman, writing the also need some respite during and deliver the verdict in two judgement for the bench, said. the gruelling summer,” said years. “The court of sessions Calcutta High Court Bar The Supreme Court had will, after transfer of the pro- Association general secretary on April 19 directed the spe- ceedings from Rae Bareilly to Suranjan Dasgupta. cial court to start the pro- Lucknow and framing of addi- “Out of two weeks of ceedings in the matter within tional charges, within four summer vacation, the court a month and deliver its ver- The Supreme Court had last month directed that BJP stalwarts, weeks, take up all the matters will have special sittings on dict within two years. The CBI including L K Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti, on a day-to-day basis from the OUR CORRESPONDENT Sugata Majumdar, said in an five days, while there will be court during its first hearing stage at which the trial proceed- order published in the cause another four days of vacation in the state capital granted bail will face trial on conspiracy charges in the demolition case ings, both at Rae Bareilly and at KOLKATA: In a bid to reduce list (schedule of cases to be bench,” Dasgupta said. “What to five VHP leaders named as Lucknow, are continuing, until the number of cases pending heard by the court) that “it is will be left of the vacation accused, including Ram Vilas on conspiracy charges in the was razed, is entitled to immu- C Ghose and R F Nariman had conclusion of the trial. before it, the Calcutta High the solemn desire of the Acting then,” he asked, adding that Vedanti, who appeared before demolition case. nity under the Constitution as said, “The proceedings viz. “There shall be no de novo Court will hold special sittings Chief Justice (Justice Nishita the association has passed it yesterday. It had dubbed the demoli- long as he held a gubernatorial Crime No. 198/92 (against (fresh) trial. There shall be no during the summer vacation to Mhatre) to organise special a resolution that its member Besides Vedanti (59), those tion of the medieval era monu- position. “The Court of Ses- Advani and five others) in transfer of the Judge conduct- hear cases that were instituted sittings of the benches of this lawyers would not attend the who appeared before the CBI ment as a “crime” which shook sions will frame charges and the court of the Special Judi- ing the trial until the entire trial prior to 2000. High Court during summer special sittings. court here on Saturday were the “secular fabric of the Con- move against him as soon as he cial Magistrate at Rae Bareilly concludes. The case shall not The move has, however, vacation, in order to hear “We want the issue of filling VHP leaders Champat Rai stitution” and allowed CBI’s ceases to be Governor,” it said. will stand transferred to the be adjourned on any ground been opposed by the Bar pending cases which were up vacancies in the judiciary (71), Baikunth Lal Sharma (88), plea on restoration of criminal The apex court had come Court of Additional Sessions except when the sessions court Association which has passed instituted prior to January one, to be taken up urgently in Mahant Nritya Gopal Das (79) conspiracy charges against the down heavily on the CBI for Judge (Ayodhya Matters) at finds it impossible to carry on a resolution against it on the 2000.” order to address the problem and Dharmdas Maharaj (68). VVIP accused. a delay of 25 years in the trial Lu c k n ow.” the trial for that particular grounds that of the two-week The high court, which will of pendency of a huge number The sixth accused, Satish Prad- The matter is likely to and said, “The accused persons Besides Advani, Joshi and date,” the apex court had said. vacation, the court will hold be on vacation from May 22 of cases before the high court,” han, did not appear. have political implications, have not been brought to book Bharti, the accused against The court also said if the sittings on nine days. to June three, will hear such he said earlier this week. CBI special court judge S K particularly against 89-year- largely because of the conduct whom the conspiracy charge trial is adjourned, then it While supporting moves to matters on five days during “Nearly three lakh cases are Yadav allowed their bail pleas old Advani, reported to be a of the CBI in not pursuing would now be invoked, are should be fixed on the the next reduce pendency of cases, the this period. In addition to these pending before the high court asking each of them to furnish front-runner for the post of the the prosecution of the afore- Vinay Katiar, Sadhvi Ritamb- day or a closely proximate date association has sought filling special sittings, vacation bench at present,” executive member two sureties of Rs 20,000 and President. said alleged offenders in a joint hara, Vishnu Hari Dalmia, who and the reasons for it shall up of vacancies of judges. which hears urgent matters will of West Bengal Bar Council a personal bond of the same The top court, however, trial, and because of technical were being tried at Rae Bareilly. be recorded in writing. “The The Calcutta High Court has also sit on four days during this Ashok Bakshi said. amount. The Supreme Court had said Kalyan Singh, who is defects which were easily cur- “The court of sessions sessions court will complete the at present 35 judges, while it period. These special sittings “While pendency of cases had last month directed that currently the Governor of Raj- able, but which were not cured will frame additional charges trial and deliver the judgement has a sanctioned strength of will be held on May 22, 24, has to be reduced, five days of BJP stalwarts, including L K asthan and during whose ten- by the State Government.” under Section 120-B (conspir- within a period of 2 years 72 judges, according to the 26, 29 and June 2, while the special sitting will not vastly Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi ure as Chief Minister of Uttar Issuing a slew of directions, acy) and the other provisions from the date of receipt of this website of the high court. The vacation bench will sit on May change the scenario,” Bakshi, a and Uma Bharti, will face trial Pradesh the disputed structure a bench comprising Justices P of the Penal Code mentioned judgement,” it said. High Court’s registrar general, 23, 25, 30 and June 1, according senior advocate, said. Centre approaches Disclose why India accepted cost Mumbai-Lucknow SC over Uttarakhand express derailed at Unnao HC order on Ganga escalations for Gorshkov: CIC NEW DELHI: The Central Indian Navy to disclose “net reply is to be furnished by the 44,500 tonne aircraft carrier. DEHRADUN: The Centre has gal, how could the Chief Secre- Information Commission final cost” including the expen- force. Bhattacharyya directed The ship was originally moved the Supreme Court over tary and the Advocate General has asked the Indian Navy to diture on the modifications, the Navy to disclose file not- commissioned by the erstwhile the Uttarakhand High Court tackle all the issues related to disclose the reasons for India renovations and remodelling ings, correspondence, docu- USSR on December 20, 1987 judgement to accord the status the river,” he asked. agreeing to cost escalation done on the now 30-year-old ments related to the acceptance and was decommissioned in of a “living human entity” to “That is why the Central by Russia for purchase of ship and also dates of payments of cost- revisions demanded by 1996. After being inducted in the Ganga river, citing admin- government has approached refurbished aircraft carrier made by India. the Russians. The commission the Navy as Vikramaditya, the istrative issues relating to the the apex court on this matter,” Admiral Gorshkov. The Navy was trying to mis- has directed the disclosure as it ship is now a floating airfield implementation of the order. he said. Kaushik said the state The commission also lead the Commission claiming found that there was a “larger with the length of 284 meters. Uttarakhand minister and government was also a party directed the defence ministry that the information was to be public interest” in the informa- It is a 20-storeyed steel state government spokesper- to the petition moved in the to disclosure reasons why the provided by the defence min- tion which was withheld by the megastructure floating in sea son Madan Kaushik cited the Supreme Court. country chose a refurbished istry but the ministry made it ministry and the Navy on the from keel to the highest point. High Court order of March 20 However, he welcomed warship in place of purchasing clear that all the files are held grounds of national security. The ship can carry over 30 air- which stated that the Chief Sec- the Uttarakhand High Court’s a new one. by the Naval Headquarters and Bhattacharyya also directed craft including state-of- the- Repair works underway after the train derailed on Sunday retary and the Advocate Gen- order according the status of The deal for purchasing they have been asked to dis- the ministry to disclose reasons art MiG 29K or Sea Harriers, PIC/PTI eral would act as the “legal “living human entities” to the the ship, rechristened as INS close the details. why India chose to opt for a Kamov 31, Kamov 28, Sea UNNAO (UP): Eleven coaches and alternate arrangements parents” of the Ganga and Ganga and Yamuna, two of Vikramaditya, was signed in Information Commissioner refurbished warship in place of King, ALH-Dhruv and Chetak of the Mumbai-Lucknow Lok- were being made to send them Yamuna rivers. India’s most sacred rivers. 2004 by the then NDA govern- Amitava Bhattacharyya noted a new one. The case relates to helicopters. With 22 decks and manya Tilak Express derailed to their destinations. “Since the matter of clean- The matter also related ment at $ 974 million which that the Navy was trying to put RTI application filed by activ- a capacity of 1,600 personal, the here on Sunday but fortunately The police official added ing the Ganga is not just to mining and stone crush- was increased to final price of the onus of disclosure on the ist Subhash Agrawal who had ship can sustain itself in sea for a tragedy was averted as the that a team of the Uttar Pradesh restricted to Uttarakhand, as it ing along the banks of $ 2.35 billion in 2010. The com- defence ministry whereas the demanded a range of informa- 45 days up to a range of over train was moving at a slow Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) also flows through West Ben- the Ganga. AGENCIES mission has also directed the ministry made clear that the tion on the acquisition of the 13,000 kms. AGENCIES pace, the police said. was expected to arrive to exam- No casualties were reported ine the spot. though some passengers “Photography and videog- Over 1,800 IAS ITIs to be received minor injuries, an raphy of the spot is being done. Fresh representation made to official said. A team of UP ATS is likely to remodelled “At around 2.00 pm today, arrive at the spot from Luc- officers fail to 11 coaches of the Mumbai- Luc- know,” Pandey said. Prez: Justice Karnan’s lawyer know Lokmanya Tilak Express Some passengers however into formal derailed when it arrived at the sustained minor injuries, as NEW DELHI: A fresh rep- any person convicted of any disclose asset details platform number 3 of Unnao they tried to come out of the resentation has been made offence. In the application it schools station. Since the train’s speed train. The incident came as a to the President on behalf of has been contended that the NEW DELHI: Over 1,800 IAS and 104 from Arunachal was slow, a bigger tragedy has shock to them, a police offi- Calcutta High Court judge C Supreme Court had acted officers have failed to submit Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union been averted. All the passen- cial said. The railway track has S Karnan seeking suspension without jurisdiction, the law- details of their immovable Territories (AGMUT) cadre. gers are safe,” Superintendent also been damaged due to the of the Supreme Court order yer said. On May 9, a seven- assets to the government As per norms, civil services of Police, Unnao, Neha Pan- derailment. sentencing him to six-month judge bench, headed by Chief within the stipulated time officers are also supposed to dey said. Senior officials of the Rail- imprisonment for contempt Justice J S Khehar, had sen- frame this year. give details of their assets and She said the passengers had way and district administration of court, a lawyer representing tenced Justice Karnan to six All officers of the Indian liabilities to the government. been provided food and water also reached the spot. AGENCIES him has said. months jail for contempt of Administrative Service (IAS) Besides, the officers need Advocate Mathews J court and ordered the West are mandated to submit to take prior permission from Nedumpara said that he, along Bengal police to take him into Immovable Property Returns the central government before Huge response to PM Modi’s with other counsel represent- custody forthwith. (IPRs) of a year by January-end accepting gifts worth more ing the high court judge and any remedy if he is arrested. Nedumpara had earlier of the following year, failing than Rs 5,000. monthly address: AIR his son CS Sugan, met Ashok The controversial judge has not claimed that the defence team which their promotion and There are 82 IAS officers Mehta, the Secretary to the been arrested yet. made an identical representa- empanelment can be denied. from cadre, 81 NEW DELHI: The Industrial NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s President, and handed over an “Therefore, an application tion to the President through As per Department of from Andhra Pradesh, 74 from Training Institutes (ITIs) which monthly address – ‘Mann Ki Baat’ – being aired application for suspension of seeking the President’s inter- an e- mail. However, the Presi- Personnel and Training Bihar, 72 each from Odisha and offer skill education will soon be to about 150 countries – has evoked a “huge the sentence under Article 72 vention under Article 72 has dent’s Office had said, “It was (DoPT) data, as many as 1,856 Assam- Meghalaya, 70 from developed into formal schools of the Constitution. been made,” Nedumpara said. not aware of any such repre- IAS officers have not submitted Punjab, 67 from Maharashtra, like those affiliated to CBSE and response” from people of Indian-origin living He said they have sought Article 72 states that the sentation.” The latest applica- their returns for 2016. 64 from Manipur-Tripura ICSE to enable the ITI gradu- abroad, an All India Radio (AIR) director has personal audience for Justice President shall have the power tion has been filed after the Of them, the highest of and 60 officers from the ates to pursue regular courses said. Karnan with the President. The to grant pardons, reprieves, apex court’s registry refused 255 such officers are from Himachal Pradesh cadre who in other schools and colleges. The address, telecast live in Hindi, is also lawyers took the ground in the respites or remissions of pun- to accept Justice Karnan’s Uttar Pradesh cadre, 153 from have not submitted the IPR A proposal which was application that Justice Kar- ishment or to suspend, remit petition seeking recall of the , 118 from Madhya for 2016, according to the mooted by the Ministry of Skill broadcast in a translated version in English. Ex- nan will be unable to exercise or commute the sentence of May 9 judgement. AGENCIES Pradesh, 109 from West Bengal DoPT data. AGENCIES Development and Entrepre- cerpts of the speech are aired in various other neurship, has been accepted languages, including Russian, French, Urdu by the HRD Ministry and is and Chinese. AIR External Services Division likely to benefit over 2 million Director Amlanjyoti Mazumdar said, the “huge students graduating from over HC dismisses plea to stop Lok Sabha poll Indian diaspora across the globe” have the 13,000 ITIs every year. “A sepa- rate board on the lines of CBSE “right to connect to the prime minister of their and ICSE will be set up which parent country”. The official said that they had losers from getting into Rajya Sabha will award certificates at par received a number of messages, mostly from with those given to students African countries. AGENCIES clearing class 10 and 12 from OUR CORRESPONDENT ing Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice social activist, had moved the court say- fundamental principle of democracy, regular boards. This will help C Hari Shankar said that the petitioner ing that India being a democratic coun- wherein mandate/votes on Indian citi- ITI graduates to pursue regu- NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court had an alternative, equally effective rem- try and the people being supreme in zen is supreme”. lar courses in other schools and has refused to entertain a plea seek- edy available to him, which he had not electing its leaders, “it is a misfortune Pleading for special rules and pro- colleges,” a senior HRD Minis- ing to restrain those defeated in Lok availed and therefore, the petition could that politicians who are defeated in the visions to ban the leaders who have try official said. Once the pro- Sabha elections from contesting the not be entertained. general elections are nominated to the lost in Lok Sabha polls from contesting posal is formalised, the National Rajya Sabha polls. “This writ petition is dismissed with Upper House”. in Rajya Sabha election, the 51-year- Council for Vocational Training The petitioner submitted that his liberty to the petitioner to invoke an Seeking a direction to the Minis- old petitioner said that action be taken (NCVT) will be authorised to repeated requests made to the Minis- appropriate remedy of appeal available try of Law and Justice and the Elec- against the authorities concerned who conduct academic examination try of Law and Justice and the Election to him under the Right to Informa- tion Commission of India (ECI), the have “wrongly nominated such dis- and certification for class 10 and Commission under the Right to Infor- tion (RTI) Act,” it added. The bench petitioner had said, “Any candidate qualified candidates for membership 12 for the ITI students. “Follow- mation (RTI) Act seeking to know what further said that in case, the petitioner who contested Lok Sabha election and in Parliament”. He said that no reply ing consultations with education actions have been taken in this regard was aggrieved by the decision taken by has been defeated, he be declared dis- had been given by the ministry and the boards, bodies like UGC and did not elicit any response. the appellate tribunal under the RTI, qualified for being a Member of Parlia- poll panel even after repeated attempts AICTE will be informed that He also sought the courts direction it would be open for him to assail it by ment (MP).” “Such candidates cannot were made by him to know why an ordi- they should instruct all colleges to restrain candidates defeated in the way of appropriate legal proceedings be nominated or allowed to contest nance would not be passed to prevent and universities to recognise ITI Lok Sabha elections from contesting before this court. The petitioner, Satya in Rajya Sabha election,” the plea had such candidates from being nominated graduates as class 12 pass outs,” the Rajya Sabha polls. A bench of Act- Narayan Prasad, who claimed to be a said, adding that this was “against the to the Upper House. the official added. AGENCIES 8 editorial mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Monday, 22 May, 2017 EDITORIAL A careful balancing act On the question India wants to see the realisation of a sovereign, independent, of OBOR united, and viable Palestine, coexisting peacefully with Israel M SHAKEEL AHMED n May 14, the Chinese government hosted repre- ndia seems to be rationalising between Israel and Palestine, which sentatives from 130 countries to promote its One its West Asia policy with a tilt has been urging India to do so. Belt One, One Road initiative. The ostensible aim towards Israel although it con- There have been regular bilateral of this initiative is to create a major global platform tinues to extend its support to visits between India and Palestine. Ofor economic cooperation built on a network of infrastructure Ithe Palestinian cause apparently not Late Palestinian President Yasser Ara- projects and, over-land and sea links connecting China with to annoy the Arab World. fat visited India several times. Presi- the rest of Asia, Europe and West Africa. Experts have com- Considering that the question of dent Abbas also came to India several pared it to the Marshall Plan—a similar business stimulus ini- Palestine is at the core of the Arab- times. tiative launched by the United States of America to aid Western Israel conflict, the Modi government India has been providing material European economies following the devastation of World War is trying to balance its ties. As part of and technical assistance to the Pales- II. They believe that the initiative is a “game changer” and an the new narrative, India is not only de- tine people. With the Indian govern- indicator of China’s growing domination in the global eco- hyphenating its relationship with Israel ment aid, two projects in the field of nomic order. The National Democratic Alliance government’s vis-à-vis Arab world but also trying to higher education namely Jawaharlal decision to not send an Indian representative to the Belt and Since the NDA balance and strengthen its relationship Nehru Library at the Al-Azhar Uni- Road Forum (BARF) has split public opinion down the mid- government with both Palestine and Israel. versity in Gaza City and the Mahatma dle. There are some who believe that New Delhi’s decision not While hosting Palestinian Presi- Gandhi Library-cum-Student Activ- to attend this historic meeting of nations reflects an inability came to power, dent Mahmoud Abbas in New Delhi ity Centre at the Palestine Technical to acknowledge the tremendous commercial benefits of this cooperation recently, Prime Minister Narendra College at Deir Al Balah in the Gaza initiative and the changing geopolitical landscape of the Asian Modi, who is scheduled to visit Israel Strip were completed. Under India- continent, where China has become a leading player. In other between India on July 5-6, assured the visiting leader Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Forum’s words, New Delhi’s decision could potentially isolate India, and Israel has of India’s “unwavering support” to the assistance, an indoor multi-purpose as it is the only large economy not to have a representative at Palestine cause. sports complex has been constructed BARF. Although one could make a case for these criticisms, increased in Modi categorically told Abbas that in Ramallah. New Delhi’s position of dissent is valid on many grounds. In defence and India wanted to “see the realisation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas During the visit of Presi- fact, one could praise the Narendra Modi government for tak- a sovereign, independent, united and dent Mukherjee to Palestine, India ing such a stand, and its recent statement on the subject pos- other sectors. viable Palestine, coexisting peacefully Perhaps aware of India’s tilt towards tance India attaches to its relations announced five more projects (worth sesses a real clarity of thought. Last month, with Israel,” thus giving full support Israel, Abbas, when asked by reporters with them. $17.79 million). The projects include “Connectivity initiatives must follow principles of financial to the two-nation solution to the Pal- about the Prime Minister visiting Pal- Possibly not to upset the Arab a Techno Park in Ramallah ($12 mil- responsibility to avoid projects that would create unsustainable Israel signed estinian problem. estine, just said: “Prime Minister Modi world by going to Israel and to dis- lion), Palestine Institute of Diplomacy debt burden for communities; balanced ecological and envi- a 1.6 billion With widespread domestic sup- is always welcome to visit Palestine, a pel the notion of a shift in India’s pol- ($4.5 million), and India-Palestine ronmental protection and preservation standards; transparent port for robust Indo-Israel ties, New country loved by hundreds of millions icy vis-à-vis Palestine, Modi has paid Centre of Excellence in ICT in Gaza assessment of project costs; and skill and technology transfer dollar deal with Delhi seems to be changing and ratio- of Indians.” very successful visits to Saudi Arabia, ($1 million). to help long term running and maintenance of the assets cre- India to supply nalising its template of West Asia pol- Some observers are of the view United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. India and Palestine signed five ated by local communities,” said a statement by the Ministry icy by strengthening its partnership that while strengthening its ties with Since the NDA government came agreements after talks between Modi of External Affairs. Following these concerns, New Delhi has advanced missile with the Jewish state, said Omair Anas, Israel, India should keep in mind to power, cooperation between India and Abbas. These included in the fields also articulated its legitimate objections to the China-Pakistan defence systems Research Fellow at the Indian Council that the Jewish state was an occupy- and Israel has increased in defence and of agriculture, healthcare, youth affairs Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is part of the OBOR initia- of World Affairs in New Delhi. ing power, as acknowledged by the other sectors. Last month, Israel signed and sports, technology and electronics. tive. The $54 billion CPEC, which stretches between Chinese bolstering This perhaps was the reason, he United Nations because of its control a 1.6 billion dollar deal with India to Since trade between India and Pal- province of Xinjiang and Pakistan’s Gwadar Port, remains a vital bilateral military said, the Palestinian President wanted over Gaza, the West Bank, East Jerusa- supply advanced missile defence sys- estine is channelised through Israel, subject of concern for the Indian government. Strategic experts ties under a India to play a role in the Arab-Israel lem and Syrian Golan Heights. tems bolstering bilateral military ties comprehensive trade statistics are not believe that this “economic corridor” will give China quicker conflict. Modi’s visit to Israel will be stand- under a contract said to be the larg- available. Limited data suggests that access to markets in both Europe and the Middle East. But it contract said to The first indication of India’s tilt alone. Most political visits from India est in Israel’s defence industry history. India-Palestine bilateral trade stands runs through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan be the largest in towards Israel, observers say, came in to Israel also included Palestine. This India’s support to the Palestinian at around US$ 30 million. In terms of regions, and India has raised security concerns in the neigh- July 2015 when it abstained from vot- indicates that the Prime Minister cause and its friendship with the peo- sectors, automotive spare parts, med- bourhood. Despite China’s assertion that it would not like to Israel’s defence ing at United Nations Human Rights wants to make India’s ties with Israel ple of Palestine have been an integral ical tourism, agro-products, textiles, interfere in India-administered Kashmir, and the OBOR initia- industry history Council on alleged war crimes being more transparent. Previous Indian part of its time-tested foreign pol- fabrics, yarns, readymade garments, tive is “based on principles of mutual benefit and that it is not committed by Israel as well as Hamas governments were hesitant about icy. In 1947, India voted against the household appliances, stationery interested in interfering in during the 2014 war which Israel deepening its relations with Israel fear- partition of Palestine at the United products, leather and leather products, One can already the participating countries’ termed as Operation Protective Edge. ing an adverse reaction from Muslims Nations General Assembly. In 1974 agrochemicals, plastic products, sani- internal affairs,” New Delhi In 2016, India again abstained from in India and the Arab world. India was the first non-Arab coun- tary wares, marble and granites, phar- witness how remains rightly wary since voting on a similar resolution. Prominent among those who vis- try to recognise PLO as the sole and maceuticals and engineering goods participating there were no extensive India also appeared to be wavering ited both Israel and Palestine included legitimate representative of the Pales- have vast scope in Palestine. consultations. Moreover, in its support to Palestine on the issue L K Advani as Union Home Minister in tinian people. India was one of the first Apart from the trade of goods, government have with connectivity stepped of East Jerusalem, which is under Isra- 2000, Jaswant Singh, External Affairs countries to recognise the State of Pal- there is broad scope for trade in ser- found themselves up between Pakistan and el’s control. Palestine considers East Minister also in 2000, S M Krishna in estine in 1988. In 1996, India opened vices. India’s prowess in IT and IT- China as a result of the mas- Jerusalem as its capital. 2012 and the current External Affairs its Representative Office to the Pales- enabled services; consultancy etc. is with unviable sive infrastructure push, The joint statement issued after Minister Sushma Swaraj in 2016. tine Authority in Gaza, which was later widely acknowledged in Palestine. infrastructure it becomes easier for their talks between Modi and Abbas did not President Pranab Mukherjee paid shifted to Ramallah in 2003. (M Shakeel Ahmed is former Edi- armed forces to indulge in mention about East Jerusalem, unlike state visits to Palestine and Israel in While India has taken an inter- tor, PTI. He has also served as West projects laden cooperative action. Some in the past when India has always spo- October 2015. This was the first ever est in the West Asia peace process, Asia Correspondent for PTI, based in with debt from believe that India’s objec- ken in favour of Palestine on the East visit by the President of India to both it is unlikely that it will get involved Bahrain from 1988 to 1995. The views tion to the CPEC falls below Jerusalem issue. the countries, highlighting the impor- directly in brokering a settlement expressed are strictly personal.) Chinese banks. concerns on issues of both The Sri Lankans sustainability and transpar- dear ency. Vindication came in Quote martial EDITOR millenniumpost.in are now being the form of the EU’s deci- AIMING BETTER asked to begin sion not to endorse this ini- Aiming for a Congress-mukt Bharat would have made more sense had it Log on to write letters to the repayment for the tiative because “it did not Coming together is editor or send them to include commitments to a beginning; keeping been a little more than a shallow political tactic. This country does not need Chinese-funded social and environmental any Congress, or BJP, or just any party for that matter. The most imperative [email protected] Hambantota port sustainability and trans- together is progress; You can also send your parency,” as reported in working together is thing this country needs is welfare and development. If only the energy was comments to The Editor, project The Guardian. Even in the directed towards making India better in more substantial ways instead of CPEC, many in Pakistan success Millennium Post, have begun to raise uncomfortable questions on issues of trans- engaging in avoidable elimination practices, things would have been favour- Pratap Bhawan, 5 Bahadur Shah parency. The reputed ‘Dawn’ daily recently leaked major details HENRY FORD ably different. Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002 of the project to the discomfort of the Pakistani establishment. SAAKSHI Via email In a recent column for an Indian news website, Mohan Guruswamy, chairman of the Centre for Policy Alternatives, presents a compelling argument for what China seeks to achieve through the OBOR initiative. “China has accumulated foreign exchange reserves of $3.5 trillion. The capital it claims it is pre- Dissecting three years of BJP govt pared to subscribe for the New Development Bank (previously BRICS Development Bank), the Asian Infrastructure Invest- ment Bank and the Silk Road Fund would amount to only Possibility of 2nd innings looms large for the current ruling dispensation around 7% of its total foreign exchange reserves invested in western banks. Since these China-promoted institutions will onsidering that the didate, for it will show whether be providing infrastructure lending rather than grants (for the scoreline in the last the party has risen to its stature OBOR initiative), the return on capital from these investments AMULYA round of Assem- after three years in power at the could be significantly higher than the returns China is getting GANGULI bly elections before Centre to be a genuine national from its foreign exchange reserves currently invested in low- CNarendra Modi’s third anni- party or is still beholden to its yielding US government bonds. It is very simple. China needs versary of the assumption of friend, philosopher and guide to get value for its money and also help its demand-starved power was 3-2 in the Con- -- the Rashtriya Swayamse- industries. And they have found a typically Chinese solution gress’s favour, one can only vak Sangh (RSS) -- for seeing to it and are making a virtue of a necessity,” Guruswamy writes. say that his approval rating has a multicultural nation through One can already witness how participating government have been average. saffron-tinted glasses. found themselves with unviable infrastructure projects laden True, the final line-up of In all the appointments with debt from Chinese banks. The Sri Lankans are now being It was BJP’s winners became 4-1 because to the supposedly autono- asked to begin repayment for the Chinese-funded Hambantota the Prime Minister’s factotums mous institutions that have port project. One prominent European commentator calls the overwhelming were able to dislodge the Con- been made so far, the BJP has One Belt One Road project “One Belt, One Road and One Trap”. success in Uttar gress from its No 1 position in allowed the RSS to plant its It is evident that India’s objections to OBOR do not merely Goa and Manipur with some standard-bearers, even if the stem out of a sense of distrust of the Chinese. On the question Pradesh which nimble politicking. latter are not known for a wide of infrastructure finance, India has stepped up to the plate and reinforced Modi’s But the fact remains that recognition of their talents. signed on to the BRICS Bank and the Asian Infrastructure the supposedly moribund These devoted saffroni- Investment Bank, among other such initiatives. Unlike OBOR, larger-than-life Congress won a handsome vic- Representational Image tes include the heads of such India believes that these forums do not necessarily raise the image. But the tory in Punjab over the Akali well-regarded institutions as same concerns. Despite the government’s stand, it also does not Dal- increasing resort to automa- But what has apparently The Congress has had to the Indian Council of Histori- necessarily mean that private Indian companies cannot take reality is more (BJP) combine and was ini- tion by the industries. But with impressed the people the most depend on Sonia Gandhi again cal Research and the Indian advantage of sea and over-land links established as a result of mundane even tially the largest party in the 12 million to 15 million new is the absence of corruption in despite her indifferent health Council for Social Science OBOR. Unlike the previous United Progressive Alliance, the Goa and Manipur legislatures. job seekers entering the mar- the higher levels, which was because of Rahul Gandhi’s Research. It is an open ques- current ruling dispensation has not shown the same level of if the country It was the BJP’s overwhelm- ket every year, India’s demo- the single most important fac- palpable inadequacies; Nit- tion whether these institutions deference to the Chinese, especially when Indian interests are has been able to ing success in Uttar Pradesh graphic dividend of having a tor in the Manmohan Singh ish Kumar has become even will retain their high status on the line. Admittedly, New Delhi does not possess the kind which reinforced Modi’s young workforce may become government’s downfall. more deeply entangled in once their terms end and not of geopolitical and economic leverage that Beijing possesses emerge from the larger-than-life image. But the something of a nightmare. However, as the disquiet Bihar’s scam-tainted politics; be deemed a “circus”, as the on the global map, but at least there is some pretence of pro- policy paralysis reality is more mundane even If a recent study neverthe- about unemployment and high Mulayam Singh Yadav’s pri- Nobel Prize winner Venkatra- tecting sovereign Indian interests. New Delhi’s decision not to if the country has been able to less showed that 60 per cent prices show, Modi is still basi- mary battle is still with his son, man Ramakrishnan called the send a representative for the OBOR summit in Beijing is also of the twilight emerge from the policy paral- of the respondents thought cally on a shaky ground which Akhilesh; Mamata Banerjee recent science congress. a clear sign of its unhappiness with Beijing’s concessions to years of the ysis of the twilight years of the well of Modi, it meant that a has been camouflaged by his has remained a state-level poli- But irrespective of who Pakistan and attempts to undermine Indian security interests. Manmohan Singh government large section of the people have rhetoric and the TINA (There tician essentially in ideas, and becomes the President -- China has provided no assurances of dropping its resistance to Manmohan Singh by achieving a more than seven retained their faith in his abil- Is No Alternative) factor at the personal appeal and Naveen whether a deeply-hued saf- UN sanctions against Pakistan-based terror mastermind Mau- government per cent growth rate, up from ity to take the country in the national level although he has Patnaik appears uninterested fronite or someone perceived lana Masood Azhar, who India holds responsible for the terror 5.6 per cent in 2012-13 and 6.6 right economic direction. faced stiff resistance in several in the world outside Odisha. as neutral -- the possibility attacks in Pathankot and Uri. China also continued to stall on per cent in 2013-14. There may be misgivings states. The results in Punjab, in The forthcoming Presiden- of a second innings for Modi India’s application for membership of the Nuclear Suppliers However, the availability about the activities of the saf- the Karnataka by-elections and tial election will be yet another looms large at the end of his Group (NSG). Unlike past governments, which were cowed of jobs fell to its lowest level in fron militants. But these are West Bengal local body polls, test of the respective strengths three years in office. down by the scars of the 1962 war, the current ruling dispensa- 2015 and 2016 with figures of probably seen as being iso- have shown that it will take a of the BJP and its opponents. His success is based on the tion has shown some appetite in taking on Beijing’s imposing 155,000 and 231,000 new jobs lated incidents which are high- long time, if ever, for the BJP’s As of now, the former appears image of being a man of devel- tactics. All this talk, however, must be followed up by action. compared to one million in lighted by the media and do dream of a Congress-mukt to have its nose ahead in the opment which has remained India must step up its regional connectivity initiatives, espe- 2009, which was Manmohan not affect the average people (free) Bharat to be fulfilled. race, especially because of the untainted by the depredations cially among neighbouring countries, South East Asia and West Singh’s best year before Sonia who are more concerned about At the all-India level, how- expected support from the of the gau rakshaks and other Asia. Besides, New Delhi must embark on greater economic Gandhi’s populism undercut the continuing unemployment ever, Modi holds almost com- Telangana Rashtra Samithi and Hindu fundamentalists. IANS cooperation with Japan and other East Asian economies, in the economic reforms. rate, which has been noted by plete sway, for none of the the YSR Congress. (Amulya Ganguli is a light of America’s receding role in the region. The reason for the slow 63 per cent of those surveyed, other parties has measured up But much will depend on political analyst. The views job growth is known. It is the and inflation (66 per cent). to popular expectations. who the BJP chooses as its can- expressed are personal.) 9 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Monday, 22 May, 2017 mp in focus Addressing the agricultural crisis In an exclusive interview, Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh tells Dhirendra Kumar that the Modi government does not necessarily believe in farm loan waivers

ou have been heading the Ministry through various post-production activities of Agriculture since Prime Minis- including storage, transportation, process- ter Narendra Modi-led NDA gov- ing and marketing. Our government has ernment assumed office on May already designed a large number of schemes Y26, 2014. What are the achievements of the that would help the farmers in achieving ministry under your leadership? high productivity across field crops, hor- The sole objective of the Modi govern- ticulture, dairying, livestock, poultry, etc. ment is to achieve robust growth and devel- opment with the support of farmers. We have What was the impact of drought on agri- brought about a radical shift in the approach cultural production during 2014-17 and adopted so far. It’s a hard fact that agriculture explain about the measures taken by you policy so far has been focused on the produc- to combat the challenges? tion of foodgrains to ensure food security. There was no significant impact on Although we have achieved this aim, it has agricultural production due to droughts also given birth to particular problems such during the years of 2014-15 and 2015-16. as degradation of resources like soil and water Despite severe droughts in many states in many parts of the country. which severely affected agriculture in both The other sad aspect of agriculture years, the government managed to contain We are committed growth is that after 70 years of Independence its impact on the production. We achieved to the all round the sector has left 22.5 per cent of the farm- the foodgrains output of 252 MT in the year ing community below the poverty line. When 2014-15 and similarly in the year 2015-16. development of we came into power, the situation was very But in the year 2016-17, which had a nor- poor, marginal adverse as our predecessor had not done any- mal monsoon, a robust foodgrain growth thing to improve the economic conditions rate of 8.66% over the previous year as per and small of farmers. Rather they made the situation 3rd Advanced Estimates was recorded. The farmers. We worse by swindling the funds meant for the output of foodgrains at 273 MT and that of development of marginal and small farmers. fruits and vegetables of 287 MT as per 3rd are aiming to The Modi government set its target to estimates surpassed the previous record achieve this target double the farmers’ income by 2022 – the production of 2013-14. Likewise, the high year when the country will celebrate its 75 output of pulses (22.4 MT) and cotton by increasing years of Independence. (325.76 lakh bales) was also recorded. per hectare Besides, the market reforms that we What are the other key initiatives? initiated, whereby, markets are integrated productivity, Among the several other key initiatives, through e-NAM platform will help the rationalising the rollout of universal soil health card for farmers to get better prices. This also will the factors of every farmer once in a cycle of two years is Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh contribute to the growth rate. It is thus clear a significant achievement as the move will that our government has a very focused production enable farmers to adopt the balanced use of are not a burden; they are also as useful as a What is the solution to India’s agricul- loans at a concessional 4% interest rate per and comprehensive approach to remove like fertilisers, fertilisers, thereby realising higher productiv- milking animal. Under the Rashtriya Gokul tural crisis? annum under Interest Subvention Scheme the uncertainties at both production and ity and also sustaining soil health. In the first Mission, we train farmers to make use of cow The long-term solutions lay in making (ISS). The scheme includes 2% of basic inter- post-production stages and help in realis- pesticides, labour, cycle, the ministry has collected 100% soil dung and urine by turning animal waste into farming viable. One can achieve this goal by est subvention plus 3% of interest subvention ing higher incomes. water, etc. and samples numbering 2.80 crores and tested compost. As farmers have started adopting creating a production system wherein the on prompt repayment. Given that about 86% 86% of these and will be issuing cards to 14 organic farming at a larger scale, the demand net returns from agriculture are positive. of farmers are small and marginal, and they Constant price fluctuations of onion, reducing the cost crore farmers by June 2017. The second cycle of compost is also increasing, which has It is possible to do so by producing higher approach the Primary Agriculture Credit potato, tomato and pulses, among other of cultivation has begun this month. allowed farmers greater scope to earn fur- yields per unit of land or asset like a milch Societies (PACS) for their crop loans, the food crops, are making farming nonvi- Other schemes such as Paramparagat ther income. We have several case studies of animal and converting that into higher val- government has initiated to computerise all able. What are your thoughts? Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission farmers adding to their earnings by selling ues through an efficient marketing system. 63,000 PACS, which would help in making Agricultural production is seasonal in Organic Value Chain Development Pro- compost made up of the animal waste of old Also, the infrastructure storage (dry and the loan process transparent. nature, and it becomes difficult to strike gramme for North Eastern Region have been and non-milking cows. cold), transportation (dry and cold) and a balance between supply and demand. It playing an important role in doubling farm- agro-processing will have to improve. This Your government is saying that income of is, therefore, common to see prices dip- ers’ income. In a bid to address end-to-end What is your response to farm loan waiver will help in transporting the produce from farmers would be doubled by 2022. Don’t ping immediately after the harvest. One can dimensions of irrigation, the Prime Minis- bonanza of Uttar Pradesh government? production centres to consumption cen- you think it’s a sweeping statement? And if address this problem by putting in place effi- ter Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was Waiver of farm loans by the UP govern- tres efficiently and with minimal losses. The not, how will you make it possible? cient supply chain management, consisting launched, which is delivering tremendous ment is their decision. We don’t believe in loan share of the producer in the consumer’s rupee We are committed to the all round devel- of proper storage and transportation infra- results. waiver schemes. Also, we don’t have such pro- will increase and impart greater viability to opment of poor, marginal and small farm- structure. Also, if value addition through posal at the national level. Our approach is to farming. ers. We don’t make hollow promises as my processing is undertaken, then shelf life will Your rival in Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav has make farm loans available at a concessional ministry is working round the clock to increase, and integration of markets will asked his party workers to tie old, non- rate, adequate quantity and on time; so that What steps have been taken by the govern- double the farmers’ income by 2022 in real happen. We are, therefore, now focusing milking cows outside the houses of BJP the farmers would be able to invest the same in ment to improve the availability of institu- terms. We are aiming to achieve this tar- on building supply chain and value chain leaders to see if they cared for the animal. agriculture and achieve high productivity. We tional credit to farmers? get by increasing per hectare productivity, for all commodities, including foodgrains What are your plans to address the issue? are now looking at warehouse-based pledge The credit available for crops and invest- rationalising the factors of production like and perishable goods. All the districts will I’m sorry to say that Lalu Prasad Yadav, loans to farmers. This approach of increasing ment loans has been gradually increased in fertilisers, pesticides, labour, water, etc. and be advised to design supply chain and value who claims himself as a cow-worshiper, returns on farming is the only healthy and sus- the last three years from Rs 8.5 lakh crore in reducing the cost of cultivation. Achieving chain, for major commodities of the district. doesn’t even know the importance of cows tainable way. It will make agriculture a viable 2014-15 to Rs 10 lakh crore for the year 2017- this target will also mean increasing the (Dhirendra Kumar is Special Correspon- in farmers’ life. Old and non-milking cows and profit generating enterprise. 18. This will enable farmers to avail crop share of a farmer in the consumers’ rupee dent with Millennium Post.)

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KIRAN MAZUMDAR SHAW Highly skilled professionals required for the task @kiranshaw t appears that the Reserve Bank tal. Therefore, specialised banks could ANJAN ROY of India is quietly launching a cater to the wholesale and long-term major restoration work. The Cen- financing needs of the growing econ- Mumbai's 'Dirtiest' tral bank has released a discus- omy and possibly fill the gap in long- Beach Is Finally Clean. Ision paper on wholesale and long-term term financing.” 5 Million Kg Filth banks which proposes to set up the Following this logic, the RBI has eponymous new financial institutions. issued licences for a few specialised Removed -kudos to This is in effect bringing back to banks, including new payments banks, Afroz Shah unleashing life the defunct structure of develop- small business financing banks or pri- ment finance institutions (DFI) which vate banks. The Raghuram Rajan Com- people power we had before. The Industrial Finance mittee on Financial Sector in 2008 first Corporation of India (IFCI), Industrial presented this argument. This line of Credit and Investment Corporation of argument was further followed up by Commercial India (ICICI) and the Industrial Devel- the Nachiket Mor Committee. P. CHIDAMBARAM opment Bank of India (IDBI) were While there is surely the need for @PChidambaram_IN banks the three principal DFIs which had such specialised banks and above all overwhelmingly served the country in the early years of a long-term wholesale funding bank, industrialisation. the new structure will still face the old dominate the As the financial system evolved and problem. Even if everything is in favour As the months roll by, Indian financial still later with the emergence of uni- of such institutions, the funding of these despite the widespread versal banking, two of the more active new banks would still be a problem. support enjoyed by the system. As of DFIs converted themselves into retail These banks will be highly risky ven- June 2016, banks, and they are now familiar names (RBI): Representational Image tures for one. They are being visual- PM, the clamour for commercial banks in India’s banking. IFCI, which was the ised as long-term financing agencies, jobs will get louder. oldest but weakest of them all, remained some government support, it became system. As of June 2016, commercial including for the infrastructure projects Where are the jobs? account for about in existence but that’s about all. It is still impossible for the DFIs to access low- banks account for about 67 per cent and core industries. As we have seen 67 per cent of surviving and carrying on, God knows, cost funding and on-lend to industrial of the total financial sector assets in only recently, commercial banks loans the total financial with what business. clients. Because their securities came to the country. Combined with cooper- to infrastructure companies and core Historically, what had sounded the be treated as not qualified as SLR (stat- ative banks, they account for almost industries had contributed the maxi- KENNETH ROTH sector assets death knell for the three DFIs was the utory liquidity ratio) bonds, it was the three-fourths of the financial sector mum amount of bad debts to commer- introduction of the so-called “convert- last straw. Starved of cheap funds and assets, according to the RBI discussion cial banks. @KenRoth in the country. ibility clause”. At the height of their demand for their resources dwindling paper on WLTF banks. The univer- Two basic requirements would be, Combined with importance when most Indian indus- for fear of convertibility, they became sal banks, which are the commercial firstly, cheap finance for onward lend- cooperative tries had borrowed from these insti- irrelevant. banks, operate in retail as well as cor- ing and, secondly, highly qualified staff No democratic tutions and these institutions would However, the disappearance of the porate segments and offer varieties of for evaluation of risks. The first prob- pretense: Pakistan banks, they provide long-term loans as opposed to three DFIs came to be increasingly financial products and services. These lem will be resolved if the Union gov- working capital funding from commer- missed by Indian industry. After all, range from the basic deposit accounts, ernment decides to stand behind these said to pick up 200 account for almost cial banks. It was then that the govern- the industry needed long-term debt personal loans, and investments on the banks, at least to begin with. Their secu- social media activists three-fourths ment had proposed the introduction of funds. It was not always practical to retail side to the more sophisticated ser- rities, if given SLR status, could once the convertibility clause. This allowed raise additional equity capital only and vices on the wholesale side such as term again help. to question them about of the financial the lenders to convert their outstanding thus meet the requirements for capex. loans, project finance, debt syndication, What could be more intractable is anti-army posts. sector assets, loans into equity shares in the compa- Equity capital is a permanent cost, and investment banking, and trade finance, these banks will require specialised offi- nies which received the funds. This was these cannot be easily erased. Addi- among others. cers to evaluate the risks of long-term according to the in the late 1970s and early 1980. tional equity often came at a cost: these The justification for having a spe- finance for infrastructure finance. They RBI discussion The convertibility clause had scared diluted the market value of the shares. cialised wholesale long-term funding will need engineers who should qualify NITIN PAI the Indian industrialists class to no end. Missing long-term debt funds, the bank is given by the RBI as follows: as finance specialists as well. They will @acorn paper on WLTF As loan defaults mounted, the pro- industry has often been asking for res- “..with the deepening of financial sec- need technical people to assess risks of banks moters of the assisted companies were titution of term funding institutions. tor, it may be necessary for the system specialised projects. How do they get worrying about losing control as large What the RBI is now proposing is to to evolve towards a structure where hold of such personnel? Where to dip chunks of their outstanding stood the revive these establishments in another apart from the universal banks, multi- their hands into such resources pool? The brazen lynchings risk of getting converted. None of that name. The wholesale and long-term ple differentiated banks also operate in Not a problem in a long run when their in many North Indian had in effect happened, though. But the finance (WLTF) banks are suggested their specialised domain and provide functioning will systemically gener- industry had thought better of going to be set up as an integral part of RBI’s services in their areas of competitive ate these people. But surely would be a towns, police apathy to these institutions than going to the approach to building a structure of dif- advantage. As the niche banks develop handicap, to begin with. & widespread media market. ferentiated banking and financial insti- core competency, expertise will be fos- Nevertheless, more the merrier. By then, the interest rate scenario tutions to meet the diversified funding tered in the banking system that could We need such specialised agencies for coverage are encouraging was also changing, and the higher costs requirements of an expanding economy. lead to enhanced efficiency in terms funding. IPA lumpens everywhere. of funds for the DFIs had altogether Commercial banks overwhelm- of reduced intermediation cost, better (The views expressed are strictly spooked their balance sheets. Without ingly dominate the Indian financial price and improved allocation of capi- personal.) 10 world mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Monday, 22 May, 2017 Indian-born N Korea tests another woman elected to City Indian man arrested in Pak for missile; Seoul says of London Corporation not carrying travel documents hopes for peace dashed

LONDON: A 43-year-old UK ISLAMABAD: An Indian Indian authorities have entrepreneur has become the national was today arrested mentioned that they heard first India-born woman to be here for not carrying travel about the arrest of the Indian elected as a councillor to a ward documents, according to a national via reports, and that in the UK. Rehana Ameer, media report. the Pakistani government has who was born and raised in Sheikh Nabi Ahmed, who neglected to inform them of Chennai, contested from Vin- hailed from Jogeshwari East in the same try ward in the City of Lon- Mumbai, was taken into cus- The arrest came days after don county as an independent tody on May 19 after he failed the International Court of Jus- candidate. She was elected as to produce any travel or visa tice stayed the execution of a councillor to the Court of documents. Indian national Kulbhushan Common Council, becoming Police said the Indian Jadhav, who was sentenced to the first India-born woman to national was walking along death by a Pakistani military be elected to the City of Lon- Nazimuddin Road in Sector court on charges of “involve- don Corporation.“As an elected F-8 when he was stopped at a ment in espionage and sab- councillor, my key focus areas police check post. otage activities” against the are road safety, improved air Police demanded to check country. quality, mental health and bet- his visa documents after he told Pakistan claims its secu- ter representation of all types of them that he was an Indian. rity forces arrested him SEOUL: North Korea fired moderate approach to the businesses as part of the Brexit However, Ahmed could from its restive Balochistan a ballistic missile into waters North, with which the South is negotiations,” Rehana told PTI. not produce any docu- province on March 3 last off its east coast on Sunday, its still technically at war since no She aims to promote the ment and was taken into year after he reportedly second missile test in a week, peace treaty was signed at the city’s businesses in interna- police custody. A FIR has been filed against him under Article 14 of the entered from Iran. which South Korea said dashed end of their 1950-1953 conflict. tional markets and develop the Margalla police booked However, India maintains the hopes of the South’s new South Korea’s foreign min- city’s presence overseas. The him for illegal entry and stay in Foreign Act. He was found to be travelling without his that he was kidnapped from liberal government for peace istry said the tests were “reck- City corporation is the richest the country under Foreigners passport or a visa, and has been remanded to 14 days of Iran where he had business between the neighbors. less and irresponsible actions local authority in the country Act 1946 and a judicial magis- interests after retiring from A South Korean mili- throwing cold water over the which controls the 1.3 billion trate sent him to jail on judicial judicial custody the Navy. tary official said the missile hopes and desires of this new pounds city cash fund. The City custody remand. Jadhav’s case is the lat- appeared to be an upgraded, government and the interna- of London is divided into 25 An official of the Indian have any information about the him under Article 14 of the port or a visa, and has been est flash-point in the ten- extended-range version of the tional community for denu- wards and elected councillors High Commission, however, arrest so far. Foreign Act. He was found to remanded to 14 days of judi- sions between Pakistan North’s solid-fuel submarine- clearization and peace on the represent each ward. AGENCIES said that the mission does not A FIR has been filed against be travelling without his pass- cial custody. and India. AGENCIES launched missile. The missile Korean peninsula”. fired a week ago flew was liq- Japanese Prime Minister uid-fueled, and flew further. Shinzo Abe said the latest mis- Poland’s Kaczynski blames Man jailed for North Korea has defied all sile test by the reclusive North Gay Indian-origin leads race calls to rein in its nuclear and was “a snub and a challenge Merkel for EU’s migration issues rape in UK after missile programs, even from to international efforts for a China, its lone major ally, say- peaceful resolution”. WARSAW: Poland’s ruling party leader Jaroslaw eight years to become new Irish PM ing the weapons are needed for Abe told reporters after a Kaczynski again criticised the European Union’s legitimate self-defense. meeting of Japan’s National LONDON: A man, who raped DUBLIN: Welfare Minister News. He has campaigned on The reclusive state has been Security Council that he relocation scheme for refugees on Saturday, a teenage girl and fled to Paki- Leo Varadkar is leading the same-sex marriage and liber- working to develop a nuclear- wanted to raise the issue of blaming Germany’s Angela Merkel for causing stan, has been jailed for nearly race to succeed Enda Kenny as alising abortion laws and is an tipped missile capable of strik- North Korean missile launches the bloc’s migration problems. Kaczynski, leader 10 years after he was caught Ireland’s first Indian-origin and advocate of tight fiscal restraint. ing the US mainland. On at the Group of Seven leaders’ of the conservative eurosceptic Law and Justice while trying to slip back into also openly gay Prime Minis- He was a doctor before Saturday, it said it had devel- summit in Italy this month. (PiS) party that heads the government, has been the UK eight years after com- ter or the Taoiseach, the media winning a seat in Parliament oped the capability to strike the China had no immediate mitting the crime. Amar Meh- reported. in 2007 and has rapidly risen US mainland, although West- comment. Kim Dong-yub, a quoted as saying previously that migrants could raj, 29, was one of four men The 38-year-old will face through the ranks, holding sev- ern missile experts say the military expert at Kyungnam bring diseases and parasites to Poland. “We have who gang raped a 17 -year-old Housing Minister Simon eral ministerial portfolios. claim is exaggerated. University’s Institute for Far not opened Europe for refugees — Ms Merkel girl while she was unconscious Coveney after nominations Ahead of the dead- An official traveling with Eastern Studies in Seoul, said has. And it is Ms Merkel and Germany that have in July 2009 in Oldbury, West closed for the leadership of line for leadership nomina- US President Donald Trump the North appeared to be test- to bear the consequences, not Poland,” Kaczynski Midlands, the BBC reported. the governing centre-right tions, Varadkar had secured in Saudi Arabia said the White ing and perfecting both solid He then fled to Pakistan. Fine Gael party, reported Sky 45 of 71 available votes from House was aware of the latest and liquid-fueled missiles, said in an interview. Under a plan agreed in 2015, He was arrested at Birming- News on Saturday. Varadkar Leo Varadkar members of Fine Gael’s launch and noted that the mis- which might help explain the European Commission wants EU member ham Airport last November is favoured to take over from parliamentary party. sile had a shorter range than why the pace of its tests had states to each admit a quota of the 160,000 asy- while trying to return back to 66-year-old Kenny, who is bid from several senior cabinet They account for 65 per the three previous missiles that increased. lum seekers stuck in Italy and Greece. Most have the UK. stepping down after six years members and a majority of his cent of the electoral college, North Korea had tested. On Saturday, North Korea’s fled conflicts and poverty in the Middle East and Mehraj was sentenced at as Taoiseach and 15 years at parliamentary colleagues have with 22,000 ordinary party The two missile tests in KCNA state news agency said Birmingham Crown Court on the helm of Fine Gael. Kenny’s publicly backed him. members sharing 25 per cent. a week complicate plans by in a commentary: “The US Africa. The European Commission will decide next Friday, having admitted his successor is due to be elected The Dublin-born son of County councillors account for South Korea’s new President mainland and the Pacific oper- month on any legal cases against countries failing role in the attack at an earlier in the June 2 general elections an Indian immigrant father the remaining 10 per cent. Moon Jae-in to seek ways to ational theater are within the to host asylum seekers as agreed in the bloc, tak- hearing, it said. Police said he and Ireland’s Parliament will and Irish mother, Leo Varad- Cork-born Mr Coveney, 44, reduce tension on the penin- strike range of the DPRK and ing a small step towards potential punishment for had been jailed for nine years vote for Prime Minister a few kar became the first openly gay would need to win a significant sula. Moon took office eleven the DPRK has all kinds of pow- and nine months. Three other days later. Varadkar has won cabinet minister in Ireland after majority of non-parliamentary days ago after winning an elec- erful means for annihilating Poland and Hungary. AGENCIES men were jailed in 2010. AGENCIES early support for his leadership coming out in 2015, reports Sky votes to win. AGENCIES tion on a platform of a more retaliatory strike.” AGENCIES Erdogan prepares to regain Two Indian peacekeepers to UK varsity removes Muslim leadership of party he founded be honoured posthumously prayer space ahead of Ramadan LONDON: Ahead of Rama- ANKARA: President Tayyip with UN medal on May 24 dan, a top UK university has Erdogan pledged his commit- decided to remove prayer space ment to leading Turkey’s ruling UNITED NATIONS: Two Lebanon, Liberia, the Middle available on campus for Mus- AK Party (AKP) as he prepared Indian peacekeepers will be East, South Sudan, Sudan and lims, citing a “lack of space” to be elected on Sunday as the among 117 military, police and the Western Sahara. during exam season as the rea- first Turk in nearly 70 years to civilian personnel to be hon- UN Secretary General son behind its move. serve simultaneously as head oured with a prestigious UN Antonio Guterres will lay a The only daily prayer space of state and of a political party. medal awarded posthumously wreath at the Peacekeepers available on campus of the Uni- “We were separated, but for their courage and sacrifice Memorial at the world body’s versity of East Anglia (UEA) today we are together again,” he in the line of duty. headquarters to honour all is to be permanently removed told a crowd of applauding sup- Rifleman Brijesh Thapa who fallen peacekeepers. Later, and replaced with a corridor porters outside the sports hall served with the UN Organisa- he will preside over a cere- to the university Library, Inde- in the capital Ankara, where tion Stabilization Mission in mony during which the Dag pendent reported. Muslim stu- the party congress was being the Democratic Republic of the Hammarskj ld Medals will be dents at the university were told held amid tight security. Congo and Private Ravi Kumar awarded to 117 peacekeepers that their Friday prayer space sessions take place at a sepa- lim students as it has made “We will work hard,” he lead a party since Ismet Inonu, men killed were believed to be who was deployed with the UN who lost their lives while serv- was to be taken away due to rate location by the Blackdale them feel observed and treated added before entering the who succeeded modern Tur- planning an attack, the agency Interim Force in Lebanon will ing in peacekeeping operations a “lack of space” during exam student residences. like an inconvenience to the arena, where thousands of key’s founder, Mustafa Kemal said. Opposition parties, which be honoured with the Dag last year. Permanent Repre- season, the paper said. Both arrangements were University”. party faithful cheered and Ataturk, and was head of state want the referendum annulled Hammarskj ld Medal on the sentatives to the UN will col- Students on Saturday took set up as a temporary solution UEA has begun dramatic waved AKP flags. until 1950. He replaces Binali because of alleged irregulari- International Day of UN Peace- lect the medals on behalf of part in a public prayer session while the university discussed plans for expansion over the Erdogan, who founded the Yildirim, who is set to remain ties, say the reforms push Tur- keepers to be observed on May the fallen peacekeepers from in the main university square plans for a permanent prayer next few years, pledging to Islamist-rooted AKP in 2001 as prime minister until elec- key towards one-man rule. 24. India is the largest cumu- their countries. The Interna- in peaceful protest against the space. From Sunday, however, recruit up to 3,000 new stu- and led it to victory in an elec- tions in 2019. Some of Turkey’s NATO allies lative troop contributor, hav- tional Day of UN Peacekeepers move. A spokesperson from the Muslim student commu- dents by 2030 a rise of 20 per tion a year later, was forced to Such sweeping political and the European Union, ing provided almost 200,000 was established by the General the UEA Islamic Society said: nity are to be left with no des- cent. A UEA spokesperson said surrender leadership nearly changes, Erdogan says, are which it aspires to join, have troops in nearly 50 of the 71 Assembly in 2002 in a tribute “We are shocked and appalled ignated prayer space, a move the Vice Chancellor would be three years ago when he was vital to ensure stability in Tur- also expressed concern. peacekeeping missions man- to all men and women serving that the University, who re- students say they had not been meeting with students immi- elected president, a position key as it battles Kurdish and Erdogan’s return to the dated over the past six decades, in peacekeeping operations for located us...on the condition invited to discuss. nently to discuss the matter. traditionally above party pol- Islamist militants and after an party coincides with growing including 13 of the current their high level of profession- that they would investigate a UEA’s Student Union has In a statement, the univer- itics. That changed with last attempted coup last year that foreign policy challenges and 16 missions. alism, dedication and courage permanent solution which they accused the university of dis- sity said: “As part of a 2 mil- month’s referendum, in which Ankara attributed to support- tensions with NATO allies. So far, about 168 Indian and to honour the memory of have failed to produce, would crimination, failing its duties lion pound investment in new Turks narrowly backed a con- ers of US-based cleric Fethullah Last week he held talks troops have made the supreme those who have lost their lives. take away our only prayer under the Equality Act. library study spaces and the stitutional change to create Gulen. On the eve of Sunday’s with US President Donald sacrifice in the line of duty The General Assembly spaces during exam period and Union spokesperson for complete refurbishment of the an executive presidential sys- AKP congress Turkish police Trump in Washington, where under the UN Flag. India cur- had designated May 29 as the before Ramadan”. welfare, community and University’s main lecture the- tem that would give Erdogan killed two suspected Islamic he sought to reconcile deep rently deploys more than 7,600 commemoration day because Over the past few years, diversity, Jo Swo, was quoted atres the use of a prayer facil- sweeping new powers and State militants in a clash dur- disagreement over US sup- military and police personnel it was the date in 1948 when Muslim students at the univer- as saying by the report that the ity near Lecture Theatre 2 will allow the head of state to be a ing a raid on an apartment in port for a Syrian Kurdish mili- to UN peace operations in the UN Truce Supervision sity have used a lecture theatre situation had caused “a tre- be temporarily unavailable for party member or leader. Ankara, state-run Anadolu tia, which Ankara regards as a Afghanistan, the Democratic Organizatio began operations for prayer and worship. mendous amount of anxiety safety reasons during the build- He is the first president to news agency reported. The two terrorist group. AGENCIES Republic of the Congo, Haiti, in Palestine. AGENCIES The larger Friday worship and inconvenience for Mus- ing works”. AGENCIES Teen spits on Muslim classmate; In tribute to Kalam, NASA names new species after him tries to pull off her hijab in school LOS ANGELES: In great news it Solibacillus kalamii to hon- This filter was later anal- “I am reasonably sure it has NEW YORK: A 16-year-old the teen and charged him for India, scientists at NASA our the late president, who was ysed at JPL and only this year hitch hiked to the space station Muslim girl was spat upon and with aggravated harassment have named a new organ- a renowned aerospace scientist. did Venkateswaran publish his on board some cargo and then abused by her classmate who and disorderly conduct, New ism discovered by them after Kalam had his early train- discovery in the International survived the hostile condi- even tried to pull her hijab off York Daily reported. He will the much-loved A P J Abdul ing at NASA in 1963 before Journal of Systematic and tions of space,” explained Ven- in a city school in the US. be charged as a juvenile and Kalam. he set up India’s first rocket- Evolutionary Microbiology. kateswaran. Naming the new The 15-year-old boy was so his name was not released. Till date, the new organism launching facility in the fishing According to Venkateswaran, microbe after Kalam was nat- on an elevator with the vic- The victim was rattled but not — a form of a bacteria — has village of Thumba in Kerala. even as it orbits the earth some ural to Venkateswaran and his tim inside the High School for physically harmed, police said. been found only on the Inter- “The name of the bacterium 400 kilometres above, the ISS is team. “Being a fellow Tamilian, Law Enforcement and Public “This incident is troubling, national Space Station (ISS) is Solibacillus kalamii, the spe- home to many types of bacteria I am aware of the huge contri- Safety in Jamaica in the New and this type of behaviour and has not been found on cies name is after Dr Abdul and fungi which co-inhabit the butions by Dr. Kalam,” he said. York City when he called her has no place in our schools,” earth! Researchers at the Jet Kalam and genus name is Soli- station with the astronauts who New bacteria are usually a “Muslim b---h!” and spit on Department of Education Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), bacillus which is a spore form- live and work on the station. named after famous scientists. her, police said. He then tugged spokeswoman Toya Holness the foremost lab of NASA for ing bacteria,” said Dr Kasthuri Venkateswaran said even Venkateswaran’s main on her hijab in an attempt to said. “We are providing the work on inter-planetary travel, Venkateswaran, senior research new bug was found remained filter, this part is the routine though Solibacillus kalamii has job is to monitor the envi- rip it off her head, they said. school with additional sup- discovered the new bacteria on scientist, Biotechnology and on board the ISS for 40 months. housekeeping and cleaning sys- never been found on earth till ronment of the space sta- The girl then told school offi- port to ensure appropriate the filters of the International Planetary Protection Group Called a high-efficiency partic- tem on board the international date, it is really not an extra- tion so that harmful bugs do cials, who reported the incident follow-up action is taken,” Space Station (ISS) and named at JPL. The filter on which the ulate arrestance filter or HEPA space station. terrestrial life form or ET. not proliferate. AGENCIES to police. Police questioned Holness added. AGENCIES world 11 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Monday, 22 May, 2017 mp Middle East should fight UK Conservatives Egypt refers 48 to military against Islamist lose ground after extremism: Trump manifesto launches RIYADH: US President Don- LONDON: British Prime Min- “I think it is a mark of The- trial over IS church attacks ald Trump called on Arab lead- ister Theresa May’s Conserva- resa May’s bravery and candour ers to do their share to fight tives have lost some of their with electorate that she is doing Two deadly church bombings in Alexandria and Tanta had killed more than 45 people in “Islamist extremism” on Sun- substantial lead over the oppo- this,” he told ITV television. day in a speech that put the sition Labour party, opinion May called the snap elec- April, months after a bombing near Cairo’s Coptic Cathedral killed at least 25 burden on the region to com- polls showed today after both tion in April, saying she wanted bat militant groups while urg- sides published their manifes- a mandate to go into the nego- CAIRO: Egypt referred 48 people to ing unity among religions. tos for the June 8 election. tiations on taking Britain out of the country’s military judiciary on Sun- Attacks were largely Trump, who generated con- The governing centre- the European Union. day for suspected involvement in three troversy with his push to ban right party is still on course Labour had always insisted deadly church bombings and accused against security many Muslims from entering for a comfortable victory, but the opinion polls would narrow them of joining the militant group forces in the sparsely the United States, described no longer enjoys the 20-point as the election nears. Its leader Islamic State. the fight against terrorism as lead that provoked talk of Jeremy Corbyn claims his plans Egypt’s Christian minority has come populated Sinai a battle between good and evil a landslide at the start of to nationalise the railways, raise under attack in recent months. Two Peninsula in the past, rather than a clash of civiliza- the campaign. taxes and invest in public ser- deadly church bombings in Alexandria tions. “This is a battle between Newspaper commentators vices are widely popular. and Tanta killed more than 45 people in but the militant group barbaric criminals who seek warned of a backlash against An ORB/Sunday Telegraph April, months after a bombing near Cai- has spread its violence to obliterate human life, and May’s proposed plan to address survey put the Conservatives ro’s Coptic Cathedral killed at least 25. decent people of all religions the rising cost of social care for on 46 per cent, unchanged Islamic State claimed responsibility to the mainland and who seek to protect it,” Trump the elderly, which could see from last week, and Labour up for all three attacks. increasingly targeted will say in the speech, accord- higher bills for many people. two points on 34 per cent. Public prosecutor Nabil Sadek said ing to excerpts of the speech “Tory wobble as cuts for An Opinium/Observer in a statement on Sunday that some of Christian civilians in released by the White House. elderly slash May’s lead,” head- poll, taken after Labour’s man- the suspects held leadership positions in recent months “That means honestly con- lined the Sunday Times, as a ifesto launch but before the Islamic State and formed cells in Cairo fronting the crisis of Islamist YouGov poll found the party’s Tories’, put May’s party down and the southern province of Qena to try’s recent history. extremism and the Islamist lead halved in a week. one point in a week at 46 per carry out the church attacks. One day following April attacks, the terror groups it inspires. And The online survey put the cent, and Labour up one point Egypt is facing a more than three- interior ministry said that police had it means standing together Tories down five points at 44 at 33 percent. year-old insurgency led by Islamic State killed seven members of a terrorist cell against the murder of inno- per cent and Labour up four A Survation/Mail on Sun- that intensified after general-turned- connected to the bombings in a shoot- cent Muslims, the oppression points at 35 points, the clos- day poll put the Conservatives President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi led the out in Upper Egypt’s Assiut governorate. of women, the persecution est gap since last year. YouGov at 46 per cent and Labour at military in ousting Islamist President the mainland and increasingly targeted in Egypt’s Western Desert that killed A three-month state of emergency of Jews, and the slaughter of found 40 percent of voters 34 per cent. It is based on new Mohamed Mursi in 2013 after mass Christian civilians in recent months. at least eight policemen and receiving was declared by President Abdel-Fattah Christians.” Trump’s “Amer- opposed the social care plan, methodology, so cannot be protests against his rule. The referral to the military judiciary military training from Islamic State El-Sisi on the day of the church attacks. ica first” philosophy helped and 35 percent supported it. compared to previous results. Attacks were largely against secu- paves the way for the suspects to face in Syria and Libya. The Palm Sunday Copts make up about 10 percent of him win the 2016 election Foreign Secretary Boris Labour has also benefited rity forces in the sparsely populated military trial. bombings, which were claimed by the Egypt’s population of 92 million. Coptic and has rattled allies who Johnson said it was “necessary” from the decline of smaller Sinai Peninsula in the past, but the mil- Sadek also accused the suspects of Islamic State militant group, were the churches have been targeted by Islamist depend on US support for to meet the challenges of an parties during the campaign, itant group has spread its violence to carrying out an attack on a checkpoint deadliest attacks on Copts in the coun- radicals in recent years. AGENCIES their defense. AGENCIES ageing population. experts say. AGENCIES Ecuador ‘did its duty’ Former Trump adviser asked to testify to House committee on Russia WASHINGTON: A former Trump was appointed as a special counsel this to go to Israel, the Vatican, Brussels by giving Assange campaign adviser has been asked to week to investigate Trump’s campaign and Sicily where he will meet with an testify before the House intelligence and the Washington Post has reported array of world leaders including Nato committee over accusations of Rus- that a current White House official is allies as well as the Pope. asylum, says Correa sian meddling in the 2016 election. a “person of interest” in the ongoing During his insurgent presidential The Guardian has confirmed that investigation. campaign, Trump repeatedly derided Michael Caputo, a campaign aide to The parade of accusations, which Nato and called Pope Francis “dis- Trump for much of the presidential also include claims that Trump fired graceful” at a campaign stop in South primary, has been asked to submit to former FBI director James Comey Carolina. a voluntary interview with the com- after pressuring him to drop an inves- Caputo, who has close links with mittee and provide any documents tigation into Russia, come as the Presi- Roger Stone, Trump’s long-time and requested. The committee’s request dent makes his first overseas trip since highly controversial political adviser, was first reported by Maggie Haber- taking office. Trump landed in Saudi worked in Russia in the 1990s. man of the New York Times. Arabia on Saturday where he sealed a MICHAEL CAPUTO Democratic congresswoman It comes as Trump is facing trade pact to sell up to $110bn in mili- Jackie Speier had previously men- increased scrutiny over allegations tary equipment to the Saudis. ceremony as well as Trump taking ism” – has gone smoothly for its first tioned Caputo’s name in a March about his campaign’s ties to Russia. Although the trip – which has so pains not to use the potentially offen- day, there are still eight more days of hearing before the House intelligence Former FBI director Robert Mueller far included a colorful sword dance sive phrase “radical Islamic terror- potential pitfalls. Trump is scheduled committee. AGENCIES QUITO: Ecuadoran President innocent, but simply that it saw German woman Rafael Correa said on Sunday no realistic way to pursue the Eight injured in Los that his country had “done its matter. Correa said Ecuador Panama Papers raise political duty” by granting asylum in had granted asylum to the Aus- and Afghan guard 2012 to Julian Assange, and tralian “because there were no Angeles airport collision said he was glad Sweden had guarantees of due process (in risks in Pakistan: World Bank killed by gunmen closed its rape case against the the US), because there were LOS ANGELES: Eight people WikiLeaks founder. “Ecuador sectors of the United States that ISLAMABAD: The World were injured Saturday after an The Boeing 737 in Kabul fulfilled its duty, we gave him even threatened Julian Assange Bank has warned that the Pan- Aeromexico flight clipped an sovereign asylum, and finally with the death penalty”. ama Papers issue has “enhanced airport utility truck, flipping was taxiing to KABUL: Unknown gunmen the Swedish judicial system has The WikiLeaks founder political risks in Pakis­tan” and it over, shortly after landing at an arrival gate killed two people, a German closed the file and will not press has always proclaimed his created “some policy uncer- Los Angeles International Air- when it collided woman and an Afghan guard, charges against Assange,” Cor- innocence of the charges and tainty”, the media reported on port, authorities said. and abducted a Finnish woman rea said in a weekly report on claimed that his extradition Sunday. In its report titled ‘Pak- The Los Angeles fire with a utility truck in Kabul on Saturday evening, his presidential activities. to Sweden would have led istan Development Update’, department said the commer- carrying eight according to officials. On Saturday, Swedish to his transfer to the United launched on Saturday, the cial passenger jet collided with On Saturday evening, the authorities closed the seven- States, where he could be tried World Bank cautioned that the the truck around 2.30pm, caus- people attackers entered a compound year-old rape case against for publishing a huge store of country was “exposed to natu- ing the truck to overturn. housing employees working Assange and withdrew the confidential military and dip- ral disasters, political events opment challenges”. The bank is form a joint investigation team The Boeing 737 was taxi- No one was hurt on the for Operation Mercy, a Swed- European arrest warrant issued lomatic documents. “We never and terrorism” on the domes- not the first international finan- to probe the assets of Prime ing to an arrival gate when it flight from Mexico City, which ish charity, in a residential area against him. British police, wanted to obstruct” Swedish tic front, while the upcoming cial institution to warn that Minister Nawaz Sharif and his collided with a utility truck was carrying about 146 passen- off Darulaman Road in west- however, have said they still justice, said Correa, noting that national elections may affect Panama Papers issue may have family, experts are divided over carrying eight people, fire and gers and crew. The right wing ern Kabul. intend to arrest Assange if he Ecuador had allowed a Swed- “reform momentum and consequences for Pakistan’s whether this would yield con- airport officials said. of the plane was damaged but An interior ministry leaves the Ecuadoran Embassy ish prosecutor to question the macro-economic policy orien- growth. Last year, Interna- crete results or whether it was “It clipped a service truck,” there was no fuel spill or fire. spokesman, Najib Danish, said in London where he has been 45-year-old Australian at the tation”, Dawn online reported. tional Monetary Fund Presi- a mere “eyewash”. said Rob Pedregon, a Los Ange- Airport operations were not an investigation was under way. holed up. He violated the terms embassy, where he remains Released twice a year, the dent Christine Lagarde noted Despite this, the bank les airport police spokesman. affected, Pedregon said. No group immediately claimed of his probation in Britain in for now. Upon learning of World Bank report sets out that the perception of corrup- notes that Pakistan’s economic “They had already landed and Messages were left for Aero- responsibility, and the motive 2012 when he took refuge in the Swedish decision to close “recent developments across tion in Pakistan would hurt pri- growth is expected to climb were taxiing.” Two people in mexico seeking comment. for the attack was unclear. the diplomatic mission. the rape case, Ecuadoran For- the economy and identifies vate investment and impede to 5.2 per cent during the fis- the truck were seriously hurt, Messages to the Federal Avi- According to the Afghan inte- Sweden has made clear that eign Minister Guillaume Long risks and opportunities in the efforts to promote sustainable cal year ending in June, which and six people in the truck suf- ation Authority and airport rior ministry, at least two other its decision to drop its inquiry urged Britain to grant Assange near-term future before focus- and inclusive growth. Since the is the highest in nine years, fered minor injuries, the Los representatives were not imme- foreigners escaped the attack. did not imply that Assange was a safe-conduct pass. AGENCIES ing on a handful of key devel- Supreme Court’s decision to reports Dawn online. AGENCIES Angeles fire department said. diately returned. AGENCIES The Finnish foreign min- istry confirmed the kidnap- ping on Sunday to Finnish American climber ‘Angry’ Netanyahu media, saying in a statement Alleged bomb scare briefly delays it demanded “the immedi- dies on Mount Everest orders ministers to ate release of the kidnapped p e r s o n”. The German foreign min- KATHMANDU: Roland Yearwood, an attend Trump reception istry had yet to release a state- American physician trying to climb Cannes film festival screening ment, but western sources in Mount Everest after surviving the JERUSALEM: Israel’s prime minister, Benja- Kabul confirmed the nation- 2015 earthquake there, died not far bomb scare has caused ushered down to the basement min Netanyahu, has reportedly been forced ality of thewoman who was from the peak on Sunday morning, the Cannes Film Fes- level, where they waited in per- to order his ministers to attend the airport killed. Upon entering the com- tivalA to briefly evacuate the plexed confusion for several reception for Donald Trump on Monday, pound, the attackers killed an authorities in Nepal said. Authori- Debussy theater before the first minutes, before guards ordered after discovering that a number had planned Afghan security guard by slit- ties said that they are still trying to screening of director Michel everyone to exit the building. not to attend. ting or stabbing his throat, determine how Yearwood died, and Hazanavicius’ movie “Redoubt- Squads of police were seen According to reports in the Israeli media, an according to sources, then there were conflicting reports about able,” a film in competition for going inside the building with angry Netanyahu was informed on Sunday that made their way into the house whether the mountaineer was trying the Palme d’Or prize. dogs. After about 15 minutes, party heads and a number of ministers planned where they shot the German Those attending the screen- security asked people to come to skip the reception after the White House had woman and took the Finn- to reach the summit or was on the ing Saturday night were ush- up to the gate, and began letting asked for the meet and greet to be shortened ish woman with them. It was way down when he died. He was well ered away from the theater in people back inside. to the two countries’ anthems and handshakes unclear why the woman was into the “death zone” above 26,247 the French Riviera city. Jour- A spokeswoman for Cannes only between Netanyahu and Trump. Haaretz, shot, and whether the killing feet, where most of the climbers nalists were later told that the did not immediately respond to the Times of Israel and the Jerusalem Post all was premeditated or the result suspicious item was found to a request for comment. Secu- carried stories, some quoting an identified of a struggle. There were other perish. “We are trying to confirm the be not dangerous. After a delay rity has been tight at this year’s Israeli government official on the instruction people present in the com- reason,” said Dinesh Bhattarai, di- of about 30 minutes, the theater festival due to terrorist con- from Netanyahu, amid claims that ministers pound, the Guardian under- rector general of Nepal’s department was opened. cerns. There have been attacks had been upset at not being included in the stands, but perhaps in separate of tourism. Yearwood, 50, a doctor at The scare prompted several in Paris and nearby Nice receiving line on the airport tarmac. buildings. Residents told Tolo Georgiana Medical Center in Ala- “bomb scare” jokes from critics that have heightened alarms. The row is the latest in a series of controver- TV that the NGO workers were who didn’t care for Hazanavi- The beefed-up security plan sies to hit the planned visit of the US president, friendly neighbours who had bama, was part a team led by Ameri- cius’ last Cannes entry, the includes installing an anti- which officials in Israel have privately character- lived in the house for two or can climber Daniel Mazur for the badly reviewed “The Search.” drone system and upgrading ised as often haphazard. Trump will arrive for three years and all spoke Dari. expedition firm SummitClimb, ac- A 7:30 pm press screening firearms for police. the whirlwind visit to Israel and to the occupied “They had rented the house, cording to its Nepal-based partner, was held up and festival-goers Hollywood journalists Palestinian territories on Monday, amid mount- they would leave the house Murari K Sharma. He was trained as were prevented from going including Vanity Fair’s Rebecca ing questions over what – if any – practical steps in the morning and return at into the theater or were asked Keegan and Toronto Star critic he will take to advance his “ultimate peace deal” around 4:30 in the afternoon. a doctor in London and New York and to leave the Palais, Cannes’ Peter Howell both tweeted between the two sides. Overshadowed by the They would wear our tradi- eventually settled in Alabama, where main movie-going hub. French The French drama is to evacuate the Palais minutes about the scare and shared escalating scandals surrounding him, the US tional clothes and headscarves, he has been a primary care physi- guards weren’t initially forth- directed by Oscar-winner before the press screening was pictures. president will meet Netanyahu and the Pal- they were not armed and had cian for the last 20 years, according coming about the reasons Michel Hazanavicius and scheduled to begin. Guards France has been under a estinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, during two guards,” Abdul Jalil, a resi- to his biography on the rural health for the evacuation, but there examines Jean-Luc Godard’s turned away press and indus- state of emergency since 2015, 26 hours of events. Trump will arrive from dent, told Tolo. Kidnappings are reports that it took place marriage. try who were mounting the when extremist attacks in Paris Riyadh on Air Force One just before noon at have long been a threat in center’s website. AGENCIES because a bag was left in the Cannes security person- steps to the Debussy theater. left 130 people dead in one Ben Gurion airport, accompanied by his wife, Afghanistan to both foreign- Debussy theater. nel ordered festival attendees Indoors, badge-holders were night in November. AGENCIES daughter and son-in-law Jared. AGENCIES ers and Afghans. AGENCIES 12 business mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Monday, 22 May, 2017 Demonetisation: GST to cut inflation by 2%, create Reserve Bank guv to brief on June 8 buoyancy in economy: Adhia JOYEETA DEY NEW DELHI: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Urjit GULMARG: Inflation will fall Consumer durables firms anticipate Patel's appearance before a par- by 2 per cent on implementa- liamentary panel for a second tion of the goods and services briefing on demonetisation tax (GST) and create buoy- dip in July-August sales on GST has been put off from May 25 ancy in the economy, Reve- to June 8, as work on framing nue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia NEW DELHI: Consumer impacted and the effect will get "The trade partners could the monetary policy would be has said. durables makers expect sales of neutralised by the festive sea- have a slight impact due underway at that time. With the stage set for the TVs, refrigerators and ACs to son and demand will be back," to input tax. However, they The Standing Committee biggest overhaul of India's tax be impacted in July-August as said CEAMA President Man- could recover it by increase in on Finance, which had ques- system since Independence, prices would go up 4-5 per cent ish Sharma. Godrej Appliances their selling prices. We shall tioned Patel on January 18 on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) the government will launch a under the GST regime, but Business Head and Executive not be giving any incentive the move to ban Rs 500 and Governor Urjit Patel massive awareness campaign hope to make good from big VP Kamal Nandi said that the for inventory adjustments Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia Rs 1,000 denomination notes, Instead of Patel, all secretar- to educate consumers about volumes during festive sales. industry would find some dif- to trade partners," he added. allowed him to appear at the ies from Finance Ministry will GST so that they are not fleeced ensure inflation does not go ing implementation. Implementation of GST may ficulty in the initial months but The GST Council has final- later date after he issued a be present on May 25 to update by traders in the name of new up. Our internal estimate is The revenue secretary said impact their trade partners due later it would recover. "In the ised tax rates for services under request expressing his inability. the panel, which is chaired by tax. In an interview, he said the that after the rates are decided, GST will create buoyancy in to increase in input tax. How- short run, there would be some the new regime set to kick in Patel had been asked to Congress leader M Veerappa all-powerful GST Council will inflation should come down by the economy through better ever, it could be recovered by resistance or postponement, from July 1, earmarking a 28 appear on May 25 after former Moily, about digital economy, meet next week to decide on 2 per cent," he said. compliance and ease of doing increase in their selling prices. but in the long run given that per cent rate for TV, refrig- prime minister Manmohan he said. tax rates of contentious items While the current indirect business. "I wouldn't say any- According to Consumer it is a very structured tax sys- erators and air-conditioners. Singh prevailed over the BJP BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, like gold, bidi and biscuits, tax regime suffers from signif- thing is pending, but I would Electronics and Appliances tem, it would propel growth," Videocon Director Anirudh MPs in the panel, who were who is a member of the panel, just in time for its rollout from icant cascading, which leads say the government has to Manufacturers Association he said. Dhoot said there would be opposed to summoning the has suggested to the chairman July 1. to higher cost of goods and reach out to the trade and (CEAMA), such decline would Sharma, who is also Pres- some dilemma at the distrib- RBI governor again. that it should now deliberate The Council over the two services, a free flow of cred- industry and also the machin- be offset with the festive sales ident and CEO Panasonic utor level once GST is imple- Incidentally, it was Singh on digital economy, as "demon- days last week assigned tax its across transactions under ery of explaining the GST pro- that would start from August India & South Asia said that mented, and the companies who had rescued Patel from a etisation was not an issue rates to more than 500 ser- the GST framework will bring cedures in townhall meetings. this year with Onam. the impact would be recovered would have to address their tough grilling during the Jan- any more". vices and 1,200 goods by set- down the tax cost for busi- We need to accelerate this," he "July-August sales will get through increase in prices. concerns. PTI uary meeting when he inter- In January, the panel had ting them in five broad rates of nesses. Also, taxpayers or con- said on the task ahead. vened to say that the central summoned top finance minis- 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent. sumers currently have to pay Most importantly, con- line rate may go up as input tax to identify an agency which can take care of that," he said. bank and the governor's posi- try and RBI officials to discuss Adhia and his team visited both the Centre and state taxes sumer education campaign credit or setting off the tax paid will do it. We are working on But the effort for now is to tion as an institution should the demonetisation process this picturesque hill station on a single sale, which adds has to be taken up, he added. on raw material is available. it," Adhia said. hold consultations with the be respected. He should not be and its impact. near Srinagar for a short break to increased costs for busi- "Because we have taken "We need a lot of consumer Even if setting up the trade and industry. "We will put to odd questions, Singh, As the members could not before heading back to Delhi. nesses and consumers. Such care to ensure the average tax education for that," he said. agency takes three months, the urge the big corporates that in who himself was RBI governor complete their questions, the The rates, he said, have an increase in costs adds to the incidence on commodities To safeguard consumer agency can do a postmortem to the interest of smooth imple- once, is believed to have told committee had decided to call been so fixed that incidence inflationary pressure. does not go up... There may be interest, the GST law provides see if anybody has unduly prof- mentation of GST, they should the Committee. the RBI governor and min- of taxation has come down GST will be a single nation- some traders who will try to for an anti-profiteering mech- ited from GST. not increase any rates now," "Patel was supposed to come istry officials again on a later in many and remained at the wide sales tax replacing a string tell consumers that under the anism that will ensure indus- "Even if it is set up after he said. on May 25 but it was postponed date, after the Budget session. same level as now in most of central and state levies. changed GST rates, they will tries that have got relief by way 3 months, it doesn't matter The secretary said rates for following his request express- Sources privy to developments of the remaining goods and "That is how we have man- have to pay more. We have to of lower taxes actually pass on because if anybody has done all items but for six like gold, ing his unavailability on the said the members in the panel services. aged to keep our inflation bas- educate them," he said. the benefit to consumers. profiteering, the books (of bidi, biscuits, textiles, footwear day due to the monetary pol- are now likely to question Patel "I don't think inflation will ket under control," Adhia said, Consumers, he stressed, "We will try to set it (anti- accounts) will speak for them- and natural or cultured pears icy which is scheduled for June on how much money has come at all go up because of GST. promising to fix any compli- need not be charged more in profiteering machinery) up as selves and so, we can do a post and semi-precious stones have 6-7," a member said. back into the system. PTI We have taken special care to ance issues that crop up dur- all cases even though the head- early as possible or we will try mortem of those cases and we been decided. PTI Govt should CCI to beef up headcount, ‘India's Foreign funds flag Kashmir dispute, religious think about engage professionals economy to taxing rich improve, cost of conflicts as ‘risks’ to India investments NEW DELHI: Saddled with the panel had said. The issue a huge staff crunch, fair trade of staff crunch at the regulator farmers: Jalan regulator CCI is looking to beef has been flagged by the Stand- funds may rise’ NEW YORK/NEW DELHI: and border disputes persist up its headcount by hiring peo- ing Committee on Finance in A number of large foreign in India. Moreover, India has NEW DELHI: Former RBI ple for different positions and its report on the Demands for NEW DELHI: India's econ- funds, managing trillions from time to time experienced Governor Bimal Jalan on Sun- also engage professionals on Grants (2017-18) of the Corpo- omy is set to witness improve- of dollars of investor assets civil unrest and hostilities with day favoured taxing rich farm- short-term basis in various rate Affairs Ministry. ment in the overall conditions, globally, have flagged 'per- neighbouring countries such ers earning above a certain departments. Spelling out the eligibility owing to growth of external sisting religious conflicts' and as Pakistan. The Indian gov- threshold, without hurting the The Competition Commis- criteria for research associates/ financial linkages, ample funds 'Kashmir dispute' as potential ernment has confronted sep- interests of those with small sion of India (CCI) has invited professionals, CCI said that and pickup in the domestic risks to their investments in aratist movements in several farms. He also pitched for a rat- applications from candidates applicants should be dynamic economic activity, according India, saying such "tensions" Indian states. ing upgrade for India due to a for engagement of 23 research and self-motivated profes- to a survey. could destabilise the Indian "The longstanding dispute number of steps taken by the associates/professionals in the sionals with effective analyti- However, 31 leading banks economy. with Pakistan over the border- government. field of law, economics and cal, communication (including and financial institutions par- JPMorgan, one of the larg- ing Indian state of Jammu and Talking about the contro- financial analysis to assist the technical writing) and inter- ticipating in the survey for est wealth managers in the Kashmir, a majority of whose versial issue of taxing farm regulator in discharging its personal skills. Initially, they the April-June quarter also world with asset under man- population is Muslim, remains income, Jalan noted the impor- functions. Besides, the Com- will be required for a period of anticipate the cost of funds agement of over $1.7 trillion, unresolved. If the Indian gov- tance of agriculture and small mission has sought applica- one year which can be further to rise due to tightening of alone has flagged these "reli- ernment is unable to control farms in the Indian situation. tions for 28 posts including extended as per requirements. liquidity in the near future, gious and border disputes" iShares Trust (managed by citing regulatory issues and the violence and disruption "The... question is that sup- directors, joint directors and "The level of the research thereby dampening corporate regarding investments in India BlackRock Fund Advisors). due to "sensitivities" involved associated with these tensions, posing you have large farms deputy directors, office man- associates will be determined lending which is already in at least eight regulatory fil- Besides, Wasatch Funds in such matters. the results could destabilise and you have an income from ager and private secretary. not only on the basis of expe- grappling with issues like ings made by its various funds Trust, Arthur J Gallagher & While cross-border ten- the economy and conse- those farms which say exceeds In recent times, the watch- rience and educational qualifi- high NPAs. so far this month. Co and Causeway Capital sion continues in Kashmir quently, adversely affect the certain high levels of income, dog has been making efforts to cations but also on the basis of The survey was car- Besides, a number of other Management Trust have also region, the Indian government Fund's investments." then you can think about tax- strengthen its manpower amid the overall performance of the ried out to map the expecta- funds, including the India flagged similar concerns. has been trying to send across Similar filings have been ing that high level of income," a rising number of complaints candidate during his/her inter- tions of banks and financial Fund managed by Aber- Similar concerns have been a positive message to the world made this month by funds like he said. Jalan, however, added related to alleged unfair busi- view," the regulator said. institutions. deen Asset Management flagged by a few funds regard- and some saw hosting of the JPMorgan Trust I, JP Mor- that a very large proportion of ness practices received by it. CCI, which keeps a tab on The government recently which has over $380 billion ing Pakistan also. GST Council meeting in Sri- gan Exchange Traded Fund the population has small farms In addition, CCI gets unfair business practices across gave wide-ranging legislative of assets under management, When contacted, senior nagar last week as a step in that Trust, JP Morgan Mutual Fund and we should not do anything notices seeking approval for sectors, has sought application powers to the Reserve Bank have listed similar "risks" in officials at some of these funds direction. Investment Trust and JP Mor- which can hurt them. mergers and acquisitions. for 23 positions in the profes- to issue directions to lenders their regulatory filings made and other experts said such In a filing made by JPM- gan Insurance Trust. Jalan, under whose watch A parliamentary panel, in sional staff category –4 direc- to initiate insolvency proceed- with the US Securities and 'risk factors' follow a generic organ Trust II on May 18, the A few US-listed Indian India weathered the Asian cur- its report in March, said that tors, 8 joint directors and 11 ings for recovering bad loans, Exchange Commission (SEC). pattern in regulatory filings by fund said, "Political and eco- and India-focussed compa- rency crisis, said low inflation Commission is "extremely deputy directors. as non-performing assets Other such funds include various companies and inves- nomic structures in India are nies have also made similar and high growth are the main under-staffed". "Considering Besides, in the support staff (NPAs) of public sector banks Eaton Vance Greater India tors and not much should undergoing significant evolu- observations in their filings achievements of the NDA gov- its huge workload... The Com- category, two posts for joint zoomed to unacceptably high Fund, Mathews International be read into them, but they tion and rapid development, during 2017. ernment but it would need to mission is extremely under- director, one each for princi- levels of over Rs 6 lakh crore. Funds, Alps Funds (Finan- admitted that religious con- and may lack the social, polit- These include HDFC Bank, do more to reduce corrup- staffed with only 114 officers ple private secretary, private High NPAs limit the capac- cial Investors Trust), Frank- flicts and Kashmir dispute ical and economic stability Cognizant, Cancer Genetics, tion and reform the complex in position as against the sanc- secretary and office manger are ity of the banking sector to lin Templeton International remain an overhang. characteristic of the US." WNS Holdings, Genpact and administrative system. PTI tioned strength of 197 posts," to be filled. PTI lend to corporates. PTI Trust, Global X Funds and They refused to be named It further said, "Religious MoneyOnMobile Inc. PTI Nasscom steps up US lobbying on immigration, visa issues Three Indian brands

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: month period and in many of Facing rough weather amid the previous quarters. According to the latest lobbying among world's top large-scale layoffs and visa As per the lobbying disclo- disclosure reports filed with the US curbs in the US, the Indian IT sure report, the "specific lobby- industry body Nasscom has ing issues" undertaken by this Senate, the National Association of stepped up its lobbying with lobbyist included those related Software and Services Companies 50 luxury goods cos the American lawmakers sig- to immigration. The "general nificantly with an over one- issues" included tax and trade (Nasscom) paid a total amount of NEW DELHI: Three Indian the potential impact it may third increase in money spent matters. $1,50,000 (nearly `1 crore) to its two companies –Gitanjali Gems, have on brands, a Deloitte India on such activities. The houses of Congress and Titan and PC Jeweller –have spokesperson said: "A rapidly According to the latest federal agencies with whom it registered lobbyists in the first been named in the list of top rising urban middle class with lobbying disclosure reports lobbied on behalf of Nasscom, quarter of 2017 50 luxury goods firms globally increasing disposable income is filed with the US Senate, the which itself acts as a lobby that was topped by Louis Vuit- expected to drive sales of lux- National Association of Soft- group for the $150 billion Close on the heels of this Previously, Hill and Knowl- ton. Gitanjali Gems Ltd was ury goods. The demand for lux- ware and Services Companies Indian IT industry, included accusation, Infosys went on to ton had registered itself as a placed in the 30th rank, fol- ury goods is expected to remain (Nasscom) paid a total amount the US Senate and the US announce plans to hire 10,000 lobbyist for Nasscom way back lowed by Titan Company (31st) strong, and India remains the of $1,50,000 (nearly Rs 1 crore) House of Representatives. Americans, though this move in February 2003 but that asso- and PC Jeweller (44th) in the bright spot among Asian and to its two registered lobbyists On the other hand, Lande was described by some as an ciation got terminated in first fourth annual Global Powers BRIC countries, despite the tax in the first quarter of 2017. Group covered a larger num- Nasscom took a delega- American lawmakers, opin- act to appease US President quarter of 2008. of Luxury Goods report. on luxury goods." This marks a significant rise ber of "specific lobbying tion of the Indian IT indus- ion builders, members of the Donald Trump's administra- Since the beginning, the Among the top 10 compa- Emerging consumer mar- from $1,10,000 paid to the two issues", including with several try earlier this year to the US think-tank community and tion which has tightened the lobbying issues for Nasscom nies globally, three are luxury kets continue to drive luxury lobbyists in the previous quar- federal agencies, as per its first- to engage with members of government officials to dis- rules of H-1B visa programme have included "immigra- conglomerates participating in market growth. In China, Rus- ter ended December 2016. quarter disclosure report. the Trump administration cuss H-1B visa issues, among to stop its 'abuse'. tion and technology issues of multiple sectors of the luxury sia and the United Arab Emir- The amount was same for These included "high skill on issues like clampdown on other matters. Nasscom's lobbying interest to the Indian software good market. ates, that are categorised as each of the four quarter of immigration, green cards, visa work visas and flow of skilled The visit of the Nasscom expenses rising industry". The top three companies emerging luxury markets, 70 2016. processing, US-India relations, manpower between the two delegation came in the wake An analysis of the lobbying dis- The total lobbying expenses are LVMH Moet Hennessy- per cent of consumers claimed Among the two lobbyists, US-India matters, tax reform, nations. of the ongoing debate in the closure reports filed for Nass- for Nasscom in the year 2015 Louis Vuitton SA (Louis Vuit- to have increased their spend- The Lande Group was paid (and) border adjustment tax". During the visit, Nasscom US and moves to curtail the com shows that the Indian was $270,000, while it was even ton, Bulgari, Emilio Pucci, ing in the last five years as $50,000 in January-March In addition to the Senate president R Chandrashekhar use of H-1B visas, widely used software industry body paid lower at $140,000 in 2014 and DonnaKaran, TAGHeuer), compared to 53 per cent in the quarter of 2017 –the same as and the House of Representa- had said the debate in the US by Indian IT majors. $440,000 to the two registered $150,000 in 2013. Compaigne Financiere more mature markets (EU, US the money paid in each of the tives, The Lande Group also over H-1B visas has become The US recently also lobbying firms in 2016. The amounts were $115,000 Richemont SA (Cartier, Van and Japan). four quarters of 2016. did lobbying with the White a political and emotive issue accused top Indian IT firms The Lande Group has been in 2012, $75,000 in 2011 and Cleef & Arpels, Montblanc, The report noted that the However, the other lobby- House Office, the US Trade as there is a "yawning gap" TCS and Infosys of "unfairly" lobbying on behalf of Nass- just $40,000 in 2010. The Chloe), and The Estee Lauder world's 100 largest luxury ist, Wexler & Walker, a unit Representative, the US Citi- between the facts and percep- cornering the lion's share of com since third quarter of lobbying expenses for Companies Inc (Estee Lauder, goods companies generated of Hill+Knowlton Strategies, zenship and Immigration Ser- tion and the Indian IT firms the H-1B work visas by put- 2010, while Wexler & Walker Nasscom stood at $60,000 M.A.C., Aramis, Clinique, sales of $212 billion in 2014- LLC, was paid $100,000 in the vices and the departments of contribute immensely to the ting extra tickets in the lottery registered itself as a lobbyist in 2006, $100,000 in 2005, Aveda, Jo Malone). 15. The average luxury goods first quarter of 2017, as against state, commerce and home- US economy and jobs creation. system, a charge vehemently for the industry body in Octo- $180,000 in 2004 and at On the economic outlook annual sales for a top 100 com- $60,000 in the previous three- land security. He met several influential countered by Nasscom. ber 2015. $200,000 in 2003. PTI of luxury market in India and pany stood at $2.1 billion. PTI business 13 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Monday, 22 May, 2017 mp Need to be more competitive in Minister sees India as auto energy market: CIL chairman

BHUBANESWAR: Coal hub, bats for high-end steel India Limited (CIL) chair- man Sutirtha Bhattacharya NEW DELHI: India should said time has come to explore produce more automotive viable diversification plans high-end steel as the country Steel exports up 142% to to enter into the renewable is likely to manufacture 27 per energy sector to become more cent of total cars in the world 0.747 million tonnes in April competitive in the market. in days to come, Steel Minis- "We have to be more com- ter Chaudhary Birender Singh NEW DELHI: Steel exports year-ago. petitive in the energy market has said. saw a 142 per cent jump in Imports during the month while opportunities of diver- "In times to come, it is April to 0.747 million tonnes also declined by 16 per cent sification have to be explored," expected that India would (MT) over the correspond- over March 2017. Bhattacharya said during a be the hub for manufactur- ing month a year-ago, amid "India was a net exporter visit to the headquarters of Coal India Limited chairman Sutirtha Bhattacharya ing of motor cars... and there steps to safeguard domestic of total finished steel in April Mahanadi Coalfields Limited is an estimate that India alone industry. The government 2017," the report said. (MCL), a subsidiary of CIL, at 18 fiscal, as against 139 million would be manufacturing 27 has provided extensive sup- Production for sale of total Burla, Sambalpur on Saturday. The chairman tonne produced during the Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh per cent of the total cars in the port to domestic steel indus- finished steel at 8.43 MT reg- The CIL chairman said emphasised on year ended March 31, 2017. world," the minister said. ter underscored the need for (SAIL) has embarked on mod- try by way of various trade istered a growth of 8.7 per MCL has a capacity and the Complimenting MCL "We want that this kind of higher efficiency. ernisation and expansion of remedial measures including cent during April 2017 over potential to achieve big tar- taking advance workers for their contributions steel, that is automotive high The higher efficiency can its integrated steel plants in anti-dumping. April 2016 but was down by gets by optimum capacity util- actions on in providing energy security to end, should be produced in be achieved by changing the Bhilai, Bokaro, Rourkela, Dur- "Export of total finished 8.6 per cent over March 2017. isation and taking advance the nation, Bhattacharya said our country so that we can old machinery at steel plants gapur and Burnpur and the steel was up by 142 per cent SAIL, RINL, TSL, Essar, actions for environment, forest environment and the company has a potential save our foreign currency to "which we have already done special steel plant in Salem. in April 2017 (0.747 MT) over JSWL and JSPL together pro- and other statutory clearances. forest clearances to achieve higher targets, for a great extent," he said. with regard to PSUs, especially In the ongoing drive, the April 2016 and declined by 54 duced 4.786 MT during April The chairman, who which optimum capacity util- He also pitched for export state-owned SAIL". The last crude steel capacity is being per cent over March 2017," 2017 which was a growth of inspected mining activities for mining isation is need of the hour, of high-end steel to the world phase of modernisation and enhanced to 21.4 mtpa, from Joint Plant Committee, a body 11 per cent over April 2016. at the Ib Valley Coalfields in according to the release. market, saying factors like expansion of SAIL is expected 12.8 mtpa. The country's under the Ministry of Steel The rest of the 4.478 Odisha, also chaired a review cers at the MCL headquarters The chairman emphasised competitive efficiency play a to be completed by December largest steel maker had ear- said in its latest data. MT steel produced during meeting with the top manage- and held a discussion on the on taking advance actions on key role in its manufacturing. this year. "We have spent about lier said it reached the last Import of total finished the month came from the ment officials and area gen- outlook of energy sector in the environment and forest clear- Noting that the efficiency Rs 62,000 crore in the last 8-10 leg of its modernisation pro- steel saw a dip of 23 per cent other producers, which was eral managers, a release from country, it said. ances for mining, it said add- level in both private and public years on expansion and mod- gramme, but expressed con- in April to 0.504 MT over a growth of 6 per cent over MCL said. MCL has been given a tar- ing the young officers also sectors in India is below inter- ernisation," he said. cern over weak demand for the corresponding month a April 2016. PTI He also held a special meet- get to produce 160 million shared their ideas on business national standards, the minis- Steel Authority of India Ltd domestic steel. PTI ing with young Coal India offi- tonne coal during the 2017- operations. PTI FPIs stay Have taken 7k steps to improve Oil Min may block oil PSUs bullish on ease of doing business: Nirmala buying GDF stake in Petronet India, pump in NEW DELHI: Over 7,000 estate, taxation, aviation and NEW DELHI: Oil Ministry exercising the first right of $2 bn in May steps, big and small, have been commercial dispute resolution. may block any attempt by state- Petronet is India's refusal over ADB stake but the taken by the government so far "In the three years, both big owned GAIL, IOC, ONGC and biggest importer Ministry vetoed the proposal at NEW DELHI: Overseas to improve the ease of doing ticket and systemic reforms BPCL to buy 10 per cent stake a meeting on March 26, 2012. investors have pumped in business in the country, Com- have been taken in a calibrated of France's GDF International of liquefied Eventually, ADB in Septem- more than $2 billion so far in merce and Industry Minister fashion," she said on the occa- in Petronet LNG Ltd as it is natural gas ber 2014 sold 3.9 crore shares the country's capital market Nirmala Sitharaman has said. sion of the NDA government keen to keep the liquefied nat- via a block deal to CitiGroup this month, helped by stable She also said that the min- completing three years in ural gas importer a private lim- is its Chairman. By its private and HDFC Mutual Fund for outlook for the rupee. istry is working with all states power. The reforms have been ited company. nature, the company is cur- Rs 714.5 crore. EDF holds 7.5 Interestingly, most of the to improve the business cli- undertaken at every level of GDF, a unit of French rently out of purview of CAG crore shares in Petronet, which funds have been invested in mate further. "Roughly about governance, she said, adding energy giant Engie SA, has audit as well as any Parliamen- at Friday's closing price on BSE the debt markets. 7,000 big, small, medium and the government has the man- written to sell its entire stake tary scrutiny. "We can exercise of Rs 448.15, is valued at Rs According to latest depos- nano measures have been taken date for five years and there in Petronet to the company's our right of first refusal to buy 3,361 crore. Petronet is India's itory data, Foreign Portfo- on ease of doing business. As are two more years to go dur- principal promoters –gas util- GDF stake but what is the use. biggest importer of liquefied lio Investors (FPIs) invested a result of which, we feel that ing which consolidation would ity GAIL India Ltd, explorer Oil We will never get permission natural gas. a net Rs 4,157 crore in equi- states have realised that ease happen. "We need to consoli- and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) from the ministry," a top offi- GDF International had in ties during May 2-19, while of doing business is a major unchanged from last year s making efforts to further date" on reforms and take up and refiners Indian Oil Corp cial at one of the promoters March sent a communication they poured Rs 12,941 crore agenda and they also see the original ranking of 130 among improve the ease of doing new things in the months to (IOC) and Bharat Petroleum said. The Ministry's desire to to each of the promoters offer- in the debt markets dur- benefit on going on that route," the 190 economies that were business and aims to bring the come with a view to boost eco- Corp Ltd (BPCL). At present, keep the company private had ing "a first right of purchase/ ing the period under review, she said. assessed on various param- country in the top 50. nomic development, Sithara- the four companies hold 49.99 led to none of the four promot- refusal in relation to the pro- translating into a net inflow Steps taken to improve ease eters. Last year's ranking Improving business climate man said. She further said that per cent stake of Petronet. ers exercising their right of first posed sale of 10 per cent equity of Rs 17,099 crore ($2.66 of doing business include fixing was revised however to 131 helps attract both domestic and because of the various initia- If any of the promoters were buy when in August 2011 Asian shares in the company in the billion). timeline for clearance of appli- from which the country has foreign investments. tives taken by the government, to buy GDF's stake, the com- Development Bank (ADB) same proportion in which the This comes following a net cations, de-licensing the man- improved its place by one spot. The commerce and indus- the confidence of overseas bined shareholding of state- offered to sell its entire 5.2 per promoters are holding equity inflow of close to Rs 94,900 ufacturing of many defence India has expressed disappoint- try minister said that the gov- and domestic investors have owned firms will rise above 50 cent stake in Petronet. shares in the company." crore in the last three months products, introduction of e-biz ment at its rank remaining low, ernment had initiated a lot of improved. per cent and will lead to con- All the four promoter firms The four promoter firms (February-April) on several project for single window clear- stating that efforts and reforms big ticket and systemic reforms FDI into India increased by version of Petronet into a pub- IOC, ONGC, GAIL and BPCL hold 12.5 per cent stake each in factors, including expecta- ance, reduction in number of undertaken by the Centre and in the last three years and 9 per cent to a record level of lic sector company, something were originally interested in Petronet. Going by this propor- tions that BJP's victory in documents required for export states have not been adequately would continue efforts to con- $43.48 billion in 2016-17. that oil ministry does not want, buying ADB's 5.2 per cent stake tion, they are each entitled to recently held assembly polls and import, and mandatory captured in the ranking. solidate the gains as also take After coming to power in sources privy to the develop- but management of Petronet buy 2.5 per cent of GDF's stake. will accelerate the pace of filing of all returns on-line These ranks are based on up more economic measures in May 2014, the government ment said. Though Petronet was opposed to it as it would But now, it is unlikely that reforms. through a unified form. ten parameters such as starting the remaining two years. started a range of reforms in is registered as a private com- have led to PSU holding cross- anyone of them will exercise Prior to that, such inves- In the World Bank's lat- a business, construction per- She said the government various sectors like taxation, pany, Government of India's ing 50 per cent. that option given that Petronet tors had pulled out over Rs est 'Doing Business' 2017 mits and getting credit. pursued reforms in a host of FDI policy, power, aviation and Secretary in the Ministry of The board of all the four has been structured as a private 3,496 crore from debt markets report, India's place remained The government has been sectors, including banking, real infrastructure. PTI Petroleum and Natural Gas promoter companies approved company, sources added. PTI in January. PTI LIC investment income at EPFO advisory body to vet Govt begins star `1,80,117 crore in 2016-17 stock exposure hike proposal rating of industrial MUMBAI: Insurance behe- per cent during the year," LIC moth Life Insurance Corpo- sources said. NEW DELHI: Retirement The proposal to raise ration (LIC) of India earned While an investment of Rs fund manager EPFO's advi- The Employees' Provident Fund investments in the ETFs was a total investment income of 41,751 crore was made by LIC sory body Finance, Investment Organisation's (EPFO) apex decision- deferred at the CBT meeting training institutes Rs 1,80,117 crore during the in equities, it realised a profit and Audit Committee (FAIC) on April 12, 2017. Some trust- financial year 2016-17. of Rs 19,302 crore by sale of will examine the proposal making body Central Board of ees led by Bharatiya Mazdoor NEW DELHI: The Minis- who opt for grading and secure For LIC, which is also the equity during the past year. An to increase investments in Trustees will take a final decision Sangh member P J Banasure try of Skill Development and a rating of 3-star and above can largest domestic institutional investment of Rs 27,350 crore exchange traded funds (ETFs) demanded an exit policy for Entrepreneurship has begun avail a host of benefits. Such investor in the country, the was made in corporate bonds. to 15 per cent from 10 per cent on raising investment in ETFs for the liquidating various investments grading the industrial training ITIs will be eligible to receive income was earned through The government hason May 25. The Employees' current fiscal on the basis of the FAIC in securities, state loans and institutes across the country by financial support under the investment in government announced its borrowing pro- Provident Fund Organisation's ETFs. Banasure had said there giving them star ratings based government's schemes, includ- bonds and state development gramme of Rs 5.8 trillion and (EPFO) apex decision-making recommendations on May 26. should be an exit policy for on their facilities, performance ing those funded through the loans, interest, corporate bond it is estimated that state gov- body Central Board of Trust- maximising returns on invest- and placement record. World Bank assistance, and interest, dividend income and ernments together will borrow ees will take a final decision on May 25 where a status report return of 110.03 per cent while ments made by the EPFO. More than 3,500 ITIs out their principals and instruc- profits on sale of equity. another Rs 4 trillion during the raising investment in ETFs for on the EPFO's investment in the UTI MF has earned 7.39 In 2015, the finance minis- of over 13,000 have already tors will be trained in central The market value of LIC's current fiscal. the current fiscal on the basis the ETFs will be presented and per cent. try had allowed private provi- been graded, with the best institutes in India and abroad. total investment grew 17.08 per LIC believes, going ahead, of the FAIC recommendations views of the members will be The EPFO had invested Rs dent funds to invest 5-15 per performers qualifying for the The star performers will cent at the end of FY17 at Rs the interest rates may not fall on May 26. sought on raising the same. 15,376.12 crore till March 22, cent of its investible depos- five-star rating, a senior gov- qualify for the best ITI award, 24,69,589 crore (provisional) but go up. After the CBT approval, the As per the status report, the 2017, for which it received a its in equity or equity-linked ernment official said. The gov- to be conferred upon them by from Rs 21,09,253 crore a "With RBI marking a shift EPFO will be able to park over EPFO has invested Rs 21,050 dividend of Rs 234.86 crore. schemes. ernment's vocational training the government. They will have year ago. in the monetary stance to neu- Rs 15,000 crore in the ETFs in crore in the ETFs till April This apart, the FAIC will In view of the volatile programmes are administered flexibility in charging higher "During the year (2016- tral, and US Fed hinting at 2017-18 as its investible depos- 2017. Of this, Rs 18,182 crore deliberate on the proposal of nature of stock markets, the by industrial training institutes course fee from students 17), LIC invested Rs 2.6 trillion more hikes in the interest rate its are around Rs 1 lakh crore have been invested through giving one-year extension to EPFO had then decided to start (ITIs), which cater to about 36 and no re-affiliation will be in Central and State govern- during the year, the chances of every year. SBI Mutual Fund and Rs 2,868 SBI MF and UTI MF for the with investing just 5 per cent of per cent of the 7 million people required if an ITI continuously ment securities with an aver- a repo rate cut in the country According to a source, the crore via UTI Mutual Fund. ETF investments for one year its over Rs 1 lakh crore invest- presently enrolled in various scores three-star and above age annualised yield of 7.65 are less," the source said. PTI FAIC is scheduled to meet on SBI MF has given an overall beyond June 30, 2017. ible amount in ETFs. PTI training programmes in India. rating. The star rating will be The grading of ITIs will displayed on the NCVT certif- help the students to opt from icates of trainees, brightening the best institutes, and employ- their employment prospects. Stock rally adds `50-lakh crore to investor wealth in 3 years ers by providing them the for- "The grading outcome will mal governmental recognition act as a crucial input to deter- for the level of quality of train- mine the relative strengths and MUMBAI: The country's stock have been relatively 'uneven' nearly 26 per cent, while the sioned by the capital markets ing and facilities provided at weaknesses across institutes market wealth has grown by for the public sector compa- overall stock market has grown regulator Sebi, just about 8 per the institutes. The evaluation and the trades offered therein. nearly Rs 50 lakh crore in three nies with some of them actually from little over Rs 75 lakh cent households in urban India is done in two phases, a self It will help the Directorate years since the Modi govern- seeing a dip in their investor crore to more than Rs 125 lakh invest in stocks while those appraisal followed by an in- General of Training to iden- ment was voted to power, with wealth while others have reg- crore now. investing in mutual funds are depth assessment by the Direc- tify specific problem areas and huge gains of over Rs 1 lakh istered a huge jump. The experts, however, also less than 10 per cent. torate General of Training, the design effective policy inter- crore each for big corporates The overall gain for state- flagged that a big chunk of The rural households have umbrella body overseeing the ventions," another government like Tata, Birla, Ambani and run companies forming part of these huge gains are actually less than 1 per cent investors. functioning of ITIs and other official said. Bajaj groups. the BSE PSU index is estimated in the accounts of the promot- The situation is so bad in training institutes. The grading process is Financial sector and indus- at about 22 per cent or Rs 3.65 ers themselves, while foreign rural areas that just 1.4 per Significantly, the National based on 43 parameters, trial conglomerates like HDFC, lakh crore -- which is less than portfolio investors and domes- cent are aware about stocks and Council on Vocational Train- including infrastructure ICICI, L&T, Vedanta, Godrej, 8 per cent of the total three- tic institutional investors have mutual funds. ing (NCVT) recognition will around a particular institute, Mahindras, Hinduja and ITC year gain of about Rs 50 lakh got the next biggest share. In these three years, be withdrawn from ITIs opting level of engagement with the have also gained big with a crore for the across-the- board The average shareholding of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance out of the grading procedure industry, availability and speci- sharp jump in their market stock market wealth since the retail investors in Indian com- Industries has gained nearly and their certificates would fication of machines, tools and valuations during this period, NDA alliance was voted to panies is relatively less at less Rs 1 lakh crore in market capi- bear "ungraded ITI", thereby equipment, qualified instruc- which is being termed by some power in May 2014. than 10 per cent and therefore talisation –the total value of all lowering the employment pros- tors, availability of a full-time market experts as the 'Modi The PSUs as such account India. period shows that the stock their share in the overall gains listed shares –to about Rs 4.5 pects of students studying in principal, drop-out rate, record Rally'. for over 16 per cent of the An analysis of the stock market benchmark Sensex has would be relatively smaller. lakh crore with a gain of about these institutes. of placement, pass-out ratio, At the same time, the gains overall stock market wealth in market movements in this gained over 6,000 points or As per a survey commis- 30 per cent. PTI On the other hand, ITIs among others. PTI 14 sport mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Monday, 22 May, 2017 HARIKRISHNA BEATS NEPOMNIACHTCHI NEGOTIATIONS ON INDIA-PAKISTAN ENGLAND’S JAMES ANDERSON IN MOSCOW CHESS MEET SERIES EXPECTED DURING CT: PCB SUFFERS GROIN INJURY MOSCOW: Indian Grand Master Pentala Harikrishna defeated KARACHI: Amidst bleak chances of an India-Pakistan LONDON: England spearhead James Anderson missed the Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in his eighth-round tie in the bilateral cricket series in the near future, a top Pakistani whole of Saturday’s play in Lancashire’s Roses clash with York- Moscow FIDE Grand Prix here. The World No. 16 Indian, official on Sunday said the two countries are likely to shire because of a groin injury and may take no further part in playing with black pieces on Saturday, was pushed on to his hold talks during a Champions Trophy match. PCB Chair- the match. Anderson, England’s all-time leading wicket-taker in backfoot in the initial stages of the game but capitalised on his man Shahryar Khan said he would discuss the matter Tests, has not been in action at Old Trafford since limping off opponent’s mistake to restore balance into the game. once again with the Indian cricket board officials clutching his groin on Friday’s first day. Goals galore in EPL as Chelsea, Super Giant Uprising: MI trudge to 129 Man City score 5, HYDERABAD: Braces by bowlers Jaydev Unadkat, Adam Zampa and Daniel Christian Spurs slot in 7 enabled Rising Pune Super- giant (RPS) restrict Mumbai ottenham rounded off an Indians to 129 for eight in 20 excellent Premier League overs in the final of the Indian campaignT with a 7-1 demo- Premier League (IPL) here on lition of Hull City thanks to Sunday. Harry Kane’s hat-trick. Mumbai’s top and middle Kane won the Premier order batsmen put up a hor- League Golden Boot for the rific show against the disci- second time, having netted plined bowling from Pune and 29 goals for Tottenham this the former were left reeling season. at 79/7 in the 15th over. All- Meanwhile, John Terry bid rounder Krunal Pandya then an emotional farewell to Stam- came good and his 47 off 38 ford Bridge on Sunday. The deliveries pulled Mumbai out Chelsea captain substituted on of the hole. 26 minutes in his final appear- Opting to bat, Mumbai ance at the stadium as they had a disastrous start as left- capped off a title-winning Pre- arm medium pacer Unadkat mier League campaign with (2/19) removed Parthiv Patel a 5-1 win over relegated Sun- (4) and Lendl Simmons (3) in derland with Willian, Eden the third over. Parthiv pulled Hazard, Pedro and Michy straight into the hands of Shar- Batshuayi all finding the target. dul Thakur at mid-on, while In another match, Sergio Simmons gave a return catch Aguero struck twice, while to Unadkat who dived low to Vincent Kompany, Fernand- the left -- and Mumbai were inho and Gabriel Jesus were reduced to 8/2. also on target as Man City Mumbai skipper Rohit thumped Watford 5-0. Their Sharma (24) and Ambati arch-rivals Manchester United Rayudu (12) then weathered ended their Premier League the storm briefly but the Pune season on a high with Josh bowlers continued to keep it Harrop and Paul Pogba seal- tight, not allowing the Mumbai DIFFERENT FRAMES OF MIND: Rising Pune Supergiant’s Jayadev Unadkat with teammates celebrate the wicket of Mumbai’s Lendl Simmons. MI skipper Rohit Sharma (right) returns to the pavilion after his dismissal PTI ing victory over Crystal Pal- pair to free their arms. ace. Liverpool secured a Young off-spinner Wash- 33 runs as Rayudu was caught eighth over. over which left them reel- long-on. In the following over, Rising Pune Supergiant vs Champions League return ington Sundar continued to short of the crease while taking Mumbai’s batting ran into ing at 65/5. Rohit pulled a After Zampa, another Aus- Karn Sharma, a handy low- Mumbai Indians: with a 3-0 final-day win over be impressive with his miserly a single after playing a delivery further trouble when Rohit half-pitched ball to Thakur at tralian Daniel Christian (2/34) order batsman, was run out MI: 129/8 (Krunal Pandya 47, already relegated Middles- bowling, giving away only 13 from Lockie Ferguson to Ste- and Kieran Pollard (7) fell to deep mid-wicket, while Pol- removed all-rounder Hardik for a 1, to leave Mumbai Rohit Sharma 24) brough to claim fourth runs in his four overs. ven Smith, who made a direct Australian leg-spinner Adam lard offered an easy catch to Pandya (10) in the second ball at 79/7. RSP: Jaydev Unadkat (2/19) place while Arsenal beat The partnership lasted for throw from mid-off in the Zampa (2/32) in the 11th pouch for Manoj Tiwary at of the 14th over. Brief Scores: Incomplete. AGENCIES Everton 3-1. AGENCIES Sachin holds special screening CK Vineeth’s double takes Bengaluru to glory of his film for armed forces

CUTTACK: CK Vineeth’s dual a half volley but the ball hit action packed series of play. Just NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar conducted a spe- strikes (107’and 119’) sealed Seminlen Doungel on the way four minutes past the half-time the title victory for Albert Roca in. Therefore, the attempt was mark, Bengaluru FC found the cial screening of the much-awaited film on his life, and co. in a 2-0 result at Cut- flagged offside by the linesman. net but yet again it was disal- ‘Sachin A Billion Dreams’ for the Indian Armed tack against Mohun Bagan on Just two minutes later, the lowed. It was John Johnson Forces personnel at the Indian Air Force Audi- Sunday evening. The game, side from Bengaluru troubled who came from behind to torium, here. At the special screening Honorary which was progressed into the Maroon and Green Bri- rush in to head the ball from Group Captain Sachin was joined by Air Chief Mar- extra time, was an action filled gade again. Lenny Rodrigues Eugeneson Lyngdoh’s free-kick. fixture which saw the Blues squared it for Udanta Singh The ball lofted high by Johson shal B S Dhanoa along with personnel and their dominating the Mariners and to flick the ball in but Debjit was netted inside by Juanan but families from Indian Air Force, Indian Army and In- eventually laying their hands Majumder got a vital touch on the delivery was flagged offside. dian Navy. The movie was received with a standing on the winning trophy. the ball which rolled away the It was a controversial decision ovation followed by chants “Sachin Sachin” from Albert Roca introduced a delivery for a corner as Mohun from the official as the attempt the personnel present. Tendulkar was presented a squad which lined up in a 4-4-2 Bagan survived yet again. looked legal. Minutes follow- formation comprising Udanta Around the half-hour ing this incident, Mohun Bagan memento by Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa. Tendulkar Singh and Semilen Doungel mark, deliv- bounced back with an answer. also met and greeted the families of the Armed up-top. With Cameron Watson ered a breathtaking clearance. Balwant Singh sent in a phe- Forces present for the screening. Appreciating the being suspended on account As Sony Norde took the cor- nomenal shot at the goal but film on Tendulkar’s life, Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa of having picked up two yel- ner for Mohun Bagan, the Hai- Amrinder Singh dived to his low cards, Salam Ranjan Singh tian sent the ball inside the box right and got his touch on the said, “It was a wonderful film. Having joined the was introduced in the defensive which Eduardo Ferreira tried ball to push it away from the Air Force before Sachin started playing cricket, I line of the Blues with Spaniard to head it in but the delivery aim. It was a commendable have seen his whole career and it is really very in- defender Juanan guarding on banged at the bar. Later, the ball effort from the forward as it spiring.” The Air Chief Marshal also told Tendulkar the left. reached Katsumi Yusa who sent was a powerful strike. that the movie was releasing on a very significant As for the Mariners, Sanjoy the ball, from the left into the Three minutes away from Sen too featured the team in the box yet again, but this time an the one hour mark, a moment day, as May 26 was also the day on which Air usual 4-4-2 shape with Katsumi alert Sandesh Jhingan pulled of madness was witnessed. Operations commenced during the Kargil Conflict. Yusa leading the side from off a goal-line clearance, hereby Udanta Singh made a run and He recalled he was stationed in Srinagar during Kolkata. British striker Dar- relieving Amrinder Singh who stormed into the opposition the conflict when India beat Pakistan in the World ryl Duffy and Balwant Singh light. Bengaluru kick started ners attacked on the counter came in the 20th minute when had missed it. Despite Sanjoy box which saw Debjit Majum- Cup match in England, and how upbeat they had took charge of the proceedings on a positive note as Eugeneson as Katsumi Yusa, Darryl Duffy the Southern Eagles nearly reg- Sen’s men owning more ball der coming off his line. Udanta up-front whereas Indian inter- Lyngdoh guided Udanta Singh and Balwant Singh tried to cre- istered the opening goal. It was possession in the initial half of chipped the ball over the goal- all felt. The 1999 match in the Super Sixes was national was from the left which saw the lat- ate some action from the right Eugeneson Lyngdoh who had the clash it was the JSW owned keeper as Eduardo Ferreira probably the first time that the two countries placed on the bench. ter trying to lob in a cross into flank but Sandesh Jhingan, who stepped up for a corner as he outfit which looked the stron- and Sehnaj Singh run forward played against each other when the two nations The first half witnessed the the box defender was operating on the left on sent the ball inside the box for ger contingent as the two teams to guard the delivery but the were engaged in a war like situation at the same Blues dominating the Kolk- did well to clear away the young Sunday evening, blocked the Udanta Singh. The 20-year-old entered the tunnel at the half- youngster was unlucky to see time. AGENCIES ata heavyweights as Sandesh winger’s danger. effort. put an acrobatic effort which time whistle on a 0-0 score-line. his excellent effort go wide Jhingan was the man in lime- Few minutes later, the Mari- The first chance of the tie saw him jump high to slot in The second half was an from the target. AGENCIES Kumble proposes 150 % hike for Grade A players Indian eves win Quadrangular NEW DELHI: Chief coach Anil Kumble and skipper Virat Kumble on Kohli today demanded a mas- Series in South Africa sive hike to the tune of 150 per- Sunday gave cent for Grade A players in the a detailed POTCHEFSTROOM: Poo- Central Contracts and substan- nam Raut and Mithali Raj tial raise for the support staff. presentation to shared an unbeaten 127-run In Hyderabad, Kumble on the Committee of stand as India women steam- Sunday gave a detailed pre- Administrators rolled South Africa by eight sentation to the Commit- wickets in the final of the tee of Administrators (COA) (COA) along Quadrangular Series, here on along with BCCI office-bear- with BCCI office- Sunday. ers — CEO Rahul Johri, joint Veteran Jhulan Goswami secretary Amitabh Chaud- bearers — CEO starred with the ball with three hary and treasurer Aniruddh Rahul Johri, joint wickets, helping India dismiss Chaudhary. South Africa for a paltry 156 in Skipper Kohli was not in secretary Amitabh 40.2 overs. Hyderabad and interacted with Chaudhary Raut (70 off 92 ) and Raj the panel separately via Skype. (62 off 79) then delivered with As of now, Grade A players and treasurer the bat, taking their team to a get Rs 2 crore, Grade B Rs 1 Aniruddh comfortable win in 33 overs crore and Grade C Rs 50 lakh. after a rather jittery start to Veteran Jhulan Goswami starred with the ball with three wickets, As per reliable sources, Chaudhary the chase. both Kumble and Kohli feels The win got sweeter con- helping India dismiss South Africa for a paltry 156 in 40.2 overs that players in Grade A, who also. Now while raising the sidering India had lost to The tournament also turned Chasing a modest tar- are certainties in all for- and Aniruddh, who will Pujara, who is not getting IPL tion, demanding a favourable issue of players, whether it was South Africa in the league out to be good preparation for get, India lost opener Deepti mats should be getting in the now decide on rationale of contracts whereas someone like raise for all the support staff prudent on Kumble’s part to stage once en route the India ahead of the World Cup, Sharma and Mona Meshram range of Rs 5 crore for one demands. They will prepare a Pawan Negi, who doesn’t even of the Indian team. It includes demand hike for support staff final. which begins in the UK next cheaply before Raut and Raj season. report and then COA will take play Ranji Trophy gets Rs 8.5 Kumble himself, batting coach of which he is a direct benefi- The other teams in the tour- month. completed the job in a clini- Vinod Rai and Vikram a final call in this regard. crore for 45 days. That’s some- Sanjay Bangar, fielding coach R ciary is a question,” an official nament were Zimbabwe and Both Raut and Raj dis- cal fashion. Limaye heard everything that “Although Anil and Virat thing that needs to be worked Sridhar, physio, trainer, video questioned. Ireland. played top form through- Brief scores: South Africa Kumble and Kohli had to say spoke separately, both stressed out,” a senior BCCI source in analyst, throwdown specialist Kumble’s contract expires Captain Raj not only guided out the tournament. Raut 156 all out in 40.2 overs and they have instructed the on the fact that performers in the know of things told said (Raghavendra). at the end of India’s Champi- the team to a resounding win had scored an unbeaten 109 (Luus 55; Goswami 3/22). BCCI office-bearers to take Test cricket should be kept in on Sunday. “I won’t quote the figure but ons Trophy campaign but he but also became the first Indian against Ireland while Raj came India 160/2 in 33 overs (Poo- note of Kumble’s presentation. the highest bracket. Also there It was learnt that Kumble it’s a substantial raise that Kum- is likely to continue till end of captain to lead the side in 100 to the final after scoring two nam Raut 70 not out, Mithali It will be Johri, Amitabh is someone like Cheteshwar also gave a detailed presenta- ble has demanded for himself West Indies tour. AGENCIES ODIs. half-centuries. Raj 62 not out). AGENCIES sport 15 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi |Monday, 22 May, 2017 mp Nancy, Bastia relegated as Bayern lift title, Dortmund defend curtain comes down on Ligue 1

PARIS: Nancy and Bastia third place in German Bundesliga were unlucky to suffer rel- egation into French sec- BERLIN: Bayern Munich ond-tier league in different crushed Freiburg 4-1 in Philipp manners as the curtain was Lahm’s and Xabi Alonso’s fare- down on Ligue 1 football well game while Pierre-Emerick championships. Aubameyang helped Dortmund A 3-1 home win against to beat Werder Bremen 4-3 in Saint-Etienne on Saturday the last round of the Bundes- was not sufficient for Nancy to liga season. remain in the top-flight league, The “Bavarians”, who as 18th-ranked Lorient bagged have already sealed their 27th one point from a 1-1 draw Bundesliga title on April 29, with Bordeaux. Lorient were rounded off the end of the sea- set to put up two-leg Ligue son with a 4-1 victory over 1 playoffs with third-placed Freiburg as Philipp Lahm and side Troyes of Ligue 2 later Xabi Alonso cap off their careers this month, reports Xinhua here on Saturday, reports Efe. news agency. Freiburg were still in the Bastia were reduced to the race for a berth in the Europa bottom after losing 0-1 to Mar- League but Bayern destroyed seille, who got an automatic the hopes with an early goal spot in next season’s Europa as retiring Alonso passed into League after finishing fifth the path of Arjen Robben, who on the table. Strasbourg and overcame goalkeeper Alexander Amiens got promotion after Schwolow into the far post cor- finishing top two in Ligue 2 on ner with four minutes played. Friday. Bayern controlled the pro- In his finale at Parc des ceedings on the pitch but lacked Princes, 35-year-old Brazil- in penetration to extend the lead ian defender Maxwell wore before the break. the captain’s armband for Freiburg almost punished leyed home Ousmane Dem- through Reus, who converted Paris Saint-Germain, who the hosts before the break but Bayern Munich crushed Freiburg 4-1 in Philipp Lahm’s and Xabi Alonso’s farewell bele’s lob into the box to shock a foul-play penalty to make it a failed to defend the title after Janik Haberer failed to slot game while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang helped Dortmund to beat Werder Bremen the “Green-Whites” . three-all draw. Thomas Tuchel’s Monaco won midweek’s home from promising position. Bremen stood firm and men remained in control and rescheduled match against The German record cham- 4-3 in the last round of the Bundesliga season restored parity only seconds put the result beyond doubt Saint Etienne. pions continued powerful play after the restart when Max when Aubameyang provided Facing relegation-threat- after the restart. They yet had Carlo Ancelotti’s men ing as Joshua Kimmich headed powered Werder Bremen in with seven minutes into the Kruse teed up for Fin Bartels, his 31st goal of the season to ened Caen, PSG went ahead to wait until the 73rd minute remained unimpressed and home the 4-1 final score in the a seven-goal thriller to book game. Dortmund increased who hammered home from snatch the Bundesliga top scorer on 13 minutes on mid- before Arturo Vidal capitalised piled on the pressure to score dying minutes of the game. their direct UEFA Champions the pressure and levelled the inside the box. trophy. fielder Adrien Rabiot, whose on Robben’s square pass to tap two more goals in the closing With the result, Bayern League ticket as Aubameyang scores at the half-hour mark Kruse remained in the thick With the 18th win of the shot outside the penalty home the 2-0 lead. period to leave no doubt. reaped their fourth straight win provided a brace to smooth the when Marco Reus benefited of things as he turned the tides campaign Dortmund wrap area beat goalkeeper Remy Freiburg responded and Robben initiated a coun- and fifth consecutive Bundes- way for the win. on Shinji Kagawa’s through ball after a solo run to make it 3-2 up their automatic Cham- Vercoutre. reduced the arrears through ter-attack and passed to Franck liga title while Freiburg missed Bremen ensured a fairy tale to beat goalie Felix Wiedwald. on the scoreboards in the 68th pions League qualification. Edinson Cavani, Ligue Nils Petersen, who made the Ribery, whose effort from the chance to play in Europe start on the road as Zlatko Junu- The “BVB” gained momen- minute. It was a short-lived Meanwhile, Bremen will 1 top scorer with 35 goals, most of Vincenzo Grifo’s build- sharp angle made it 3-1. Bay- next season. zovic poked home Ulisses Gar- tum and grabbed the lead before joy for Bremen as Dortmund have to burry their Europa failed to find the target as his up work three minutes later. ern weren’t done with the scor- Borussia Dortmund over- cia’s rebound from close rang the break as Aubameyang vol- responded seven minutes later League hopes. AGENCIES header was cleared before the goalline early in the second half. India win all 10 gold in South Ronny Rodelin missed Djokovic crushes Thiem to secure Zverev Rome final a penalty in the 74th minute Asian Junior TT while making amends for that ROME: Novak Djokovic over- with a close-range shot in stop- came having to play twice in Djokovic, the former four-time NEW DELHI: India added six more gold on the page time. a day before cruising into the champion, was forced to finish his After the game, an emo- final of the Rome Masters with concluding day to win all 10 gold medals on offer tional Maxwell received a ruthless 6-1 6-0 win over quarter-final over Juan Martin del Potro in the South Asian Junior Table Tennis Champi- home crowds’ ovation for Dominic Thiem. earlier in the day after their match was onships at Mount Lavinia. In addition, they also his contribution to the cap- Djokovic, the former four- claimed four silver medals for a total of 14 medals ital club during his five- time champion, was forced to rained off late on Friday from the regional championships. After winning year spell. finish his quarter-final over Monaco could not see a Juan Martin del Potro earlier play match by match and try handing the eighth-seeded Svi- four gold medals in team events on the first two better way to celebrate their in the day after their match was to improve,” said Zverev, who tolina a place in today’s final days of the three-day championships, the In- first league title since 2000 rained off late on Friday. fired 12 aces and 41 winners against Romania’s Simona dian paddlers continued their domination in two than a 3-2 road victory over But the setback seemed past the 32-year-old Isner. Halep. doubles events and followed them up with gold Rennes, setting up a new only to inspire the 30-year- Thiem, beaten to the Svitolina will chase a fourth in all singles this evening. Earlier, the Indian and record of 12 consecutive vic- old Serbian second seed, as he Madrid Masters title by Nadal title of the year after trophy tri- tories in a single season, over- set up what is expected to be a last week, avenged his loss by umphs in Taiwan, Dubai and Sri Lankan juniors had booked their berths in the shadowing Bordeaux’s 11 in mouthwatering final, and first dumping Spain’s former seven- Istanbul. Asian Juniors, to be held in Ansan, Korea from 2008-2009. meeting, with Germany’s Alex- time Rome champion out in Muguruza had needed June 29 to July 4. In junior boys final, top-seed Their tally of 107 league ander Zverev. the quarters on Friday. three sets to beat Venus Wil- Manav Thakkar defeated Parth Virmani 11-6, 6-11, goals was also a single- “It was my best perfor- But the Austrian’s dream liams in the quarter-finals on 11-7, 11-9 for the gold. The Delhi boy, who was season record. mance of the year,” said run was quickly brought to an Friday night. Top scorer Alexandre Djokovic on Saturday after end by a clinical Djokovic on “I didn’t want to leave Rome seeded second, had to satisfy with the silver while Lacazette finished a brace his 59-minute win over Thiem Saturday as the Serbian took without trying to play,” said the bronze medals went to Sri Lanka’s PD Umesh in Lyon’s 3-3 draw with who had knocked out Rafael his record to 5-0 against the Muguruza. Tennakon and KDV Madhushan, who lost their third-ranked Nice at home, Nadal in the quarter-finals. 23-year-old. Sixth-seeded Halep, the semi-final matches to Manav and Parth, respec- which was his last match for Zverev, 20, became the In the WTA event, French champion in Madrid last week- the club after revealing his youngest player in a decade to Open champion Garbine end, reached her first final in tively. In junior girls final, top seed Archana Girish departure at the end of the Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his semifinal match against reach a Masters final when he Muguruza was forced to retire Rome after sweeping aside Kamath accounted for second seed Priyanka season. clinched a gutsy 6-4 6-7 (5/7) Austria’s Dominic Thiem PIC/PTI due to a neck injury from her Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens 7-5 Pareek 11-9, 11-5, 11-7 to share the gold and sil- Elsewhere, Angers beat 6-1 win over big-serving Amer- as a 19-year-old in 2007. top 10 with the title. semi-final against Ukraine’s 6-1 in her semi-final. ver medals. There was no difference in the script Montpellier 2-0, Guin- ican John Isner. Zverev will climb to a new “I don’t look at these kind Elina Svitolina. “Sometimes a win over as hosts SHS Imasha De Siilva and K.Hansani gamp edged past Metz 1-0, Djokovic was the previous career high in the rankings at of stats, who is the youngest The Spanish third seed was a top player gives you confi- Lille crushed over Nantes youngest Masters finalist, going number 14 by reaching the player to have a Masters 1000 1-4 down after just 22 minutes dence,” Halep said after her Puimila ended with singles bronze. AGENCIES 3-0, and Toulouse tied 0-0 all the way to the title in Miami final and would break into the title or things like this. I try to in the first set when she quit, semi-final. AGENCIES with Dijon. AGENCIES Bomb-blast victim Marc Coaches depose before BFI panel on Vikas’ Asian forfeiture NEW DELHI: The disciplin- will meet on May 30 and 31 and It is learnt that the boxer, molak Singh among others. cannot say as of now who is to Bartra back in ary hearing into boxer Vikas A day after Vikas gave his version, record statements of the offi- who had a World Series of Box- A BFI source said that the b e b l am e d .” Krishan’s forfeiture of his Asian cials who were with the team,” ing (WSB) bout on May 11 in entire incident seems to be Vikas is among the most Championship semifinal bout chief coaches Shiv Singh and S R Singh, Banerjee said. Paris, got caught up in a con- a result of “communication decorated boxers in India. A Dortmund team continued on Sunday with along with assistant coach Narender Even Vikas could be called fusion over his travel plans, gap” and “lack of technical two-time Olympian, he became the national coaches deposing again if the panel finds conflict- which led to his decision to knowledge”. the first Indian to be adjudged BERLIN: Defender Marc Bar- before the inquiry committee. Rana, gave their account of the ing versions of what happened. forfeit the Asian Champion- “The boxer and the the best boxer by the Inter- tra played his first game on A day after Vikas gave his circumstances leading to the forfeiture The middleweight boxer, ship bout. Subsequently, he was officials should havenational Boxing Association Saturday since fracturing his version, chief coaches Shiv who was the top seed in the not allowed to compete in the handled it better, there was def- (AIBA) at its annual gala last wrist in a bomb attack on the Singh and S R Singh, along with in Tashkent, Uzbekistan Asian meet, had given a walk- WSB bout either. initely a communication gap,” year. Borussia Dortmund team bus assistant coach Narender Rana, over in the semifinal against The team officials, who will he said. The 24-year-old is also on April 11. gave their account of the cir- which is headed by veteran officials. Korean Lee Dongyun earlier appear before the committee When asked about the a former World Champi- The 26-year-old Span- cumstances leading to the for- administrator Asit Baner- “The coaches presented this month. The reasons for his include Boxing Federation of incident, Banerjee, on his part, onships bronze-medal- iard started Dortmund’s final feiture in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. jee, will now meet on May 30 their versions and perspective decision have not yet been offi- India Secretary General Jay said, “This has never happened list and an Asian Games Bundesliga game of the season The disciplinary panel, and 31 for depositions from on the incident. Now the panel cially revealed. Kowli and team doctor Nir- and should not happen again. I gold-winner. AGENCIES at home to Werder Bremen. It was his first appearance since surgery after fractur- Kante named English Premier ing his right wrist when three Sakshi & I benefit by practicing with each other: Vinesh bombs hit Dortmund’s bus on League’s Player of the Year the way to their Champions NEW DELHI: One went on to I would return to full fitness lay-off, Vinesh, one of the League quarter-final at home make history while the other and start practicing with her,” Phogat sisters, made a come- LONDON: Close on the heels Alexis Sanchez to rack up the to Monaco last month. missed out on much deserved said Vinesh. back to the mat with a bang of winning the English Premier award. With Bartra in hospital, success but there is no hint of Sakshi fights in the 58kg cat- and clinched a silver medal at League (EPL) title with Chel- “It’s a huge honour to be Dortmund played the first- jealousy in the equation between egory, while Vinesh’s weight cat- the recently-concluded Asian sea, French midfielder N’Golo named player of the year... leg less than 24 hours after the Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Pho- egory is 48kg. Championship. Kante was named Player of the and I want to thank every- attack, losing 3-2 to Monaco gat and they continue to bene- Elaborating on how the Vinesh fought in the 55kg Year by the football League on one who voted for me,’ Kante eventually losing 6-3 on aggre- fit from each other by training two wrestlers, with a differ- category at the Champion- Sunday. said in a statement. gate to the French league side. together. ence of 10kg between them, ship, the heaviest weight divi- The diminutive player, “I work hard in train- Bartra was released from Sakshi scripted history benefit by training with one sion she has ever competed in who made a name for him- ing, I try to give my best and hospital four days after the by becoming the first Indian another, Vinesh said, “We at any tournament, because self after winning the EPL I work with so many very bomb blast. woman wrestler to win an have been practice partners her doctors and coach Kuldeep with Leicester City last year, good players; that’s why we The same day, his team- Olympic medal when she for a long time now. Our Malik had advised her not to collected a third indi- won the league two times,” mates held his number five bagged a bronze at the Rio difference in weight helps lose too much weight post her vidual prize to a list of Kante said. shirt aloft as they celebrated in Games last year, but Vinesh us. recovery as that could have achievements this sea- “We played many good front of their home fans after was unfortunate to bow out of “As Sakshi has higher weight, weakened her muscles. son that includes bagging a games but we won 5-0 their 3-1 win against Eintracht the mega-event with a freak I try to match her strength and “I have been asked to second consecutive league against Everton, which Frankfurt on April 15. knee injury. that helps me in increasing my lose weight slowly. I don’t title. was a very beautiful game, A German-Russian, iden- However, Vinesh feels the power and stamina. On the want to fight in 55kg. Kante saw off competi- and also my goal against tified only as 28-year-old success at the Olympics has other hand, my agility helps At the World Championship tion from teammates Eden Manchester United (in a 4-0 Sergej W, has been charged not gone to Sakshi’s head at all medal. She still looks forward to her improve her speed. Both of in August, I want to be back in Hazard and Cesar Azpilicu- win). with the attack and prose- and she still prefers to practice She remains the same and so practising with me. Post us motivate each other all the my original weight category of eta, Tottenham Hotspur trio “It is always good to score cutors have said the motive with her. is our equation. We have known Olympics, when I was recov- time,” explained the 22-year- 48kg,” said the 2014 Glasgow Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Jan and I am happy for these was financial and not terror- “Sakshi has not changed each other from our cadet days. ering from my injury, Sakshi old. Commonwealth Games gold- Vertonghen, Everton’s Rom- two games,” the 26-year-old related. AGENCIES at all after the Olympic “Our bond is very strong. would keep asking me when After a nine-month injury medallist. AGENCIES elu Lukaku, and Arsenal’s added. AGENCIES 16 mp Entertainment MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Monday, 22 May, 2017 ‘I’ve never made MUMBAI: Aishwarya Rai it the fulcrum Bachchan is a Cannes red car- pet regular and while she has of my existence. mostly received praise for her fashion choices, there have We are a public been times when the actor has faced flak for her looks, but the personality and criticism does not bother her. Last year, Aishwarya’s purple FASHION I know with lipstick look at the Cannes red carpet made headlines and she social media, received mixed reactions for it. “I’ve never made it the ful- everybody has crum of my existence. We are a an opinion. I public personality and I know with social media, everybody has an opinion. I am realistic, CRITICISM am realistic, I I recognise them, I am on the recognise them, public platform so there will be opinions galore.” does not bother Aishwarya “But there is so much love I am on the out there, I’ve been blessed that way that even if there are some the French Riviera and from do something which will make audience as part of the festi- public platform fangs, there is far more love, her sheer green tiered ensem- me physically uncomfortable. val and said she was thrilled to hugs, kisses, excitement and ble by Yanina Couture to blue If I am, I won’t go like that in showcase the movie again as so there will be admiration. I am so hum- Cinderella-esuqe ball gown and front of the world. “I’ve always it brought her to Cannes Film bled by it,” Aishwarya the red Ralph & Russo num- been open creatively and have Festival for the first time. opinions galore,’ said in a FaceTime ber Aishwarya has impressed reflected that even in my choice “I was very touched when interview from everyone. The actor said she of cinema. Once you see and I got to know about this... It’s says the actor Cannes. This always believes in experi- recognise that about me, you personally always a pleasure year marks menting, be it her fashion know my dos and dont’s and for me to have ‘Devdas’ viewed her 16th choices or films. know my openness to creative because I enjoy watching it till appear- “I’ve always joked that I flair,” she said. date. It’s fun to recount that ance go with the flow and you all The 43-year-old actor pre- first experience and its nice to at can enjoy the show. I know sented her 2002 film Devdas share it with audience again,” they (her stylists) will never on the big screen for selected she said. PTI ‘I’m sure Tiger will put his heart and soul into ‘Rambo’ remake’

How Prateik overcame his

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood action ‘dark phase’ with cinema icon Sylvester Stallone is confident that Tiger Shroff will do a good job KOLKATA: It was only last Vidyatai Patil in 2015 and that Many people are interested to in a Hindi remake of his popular film year when Bollywood actor was when the actor lost track work with me. Very soon I will Rambo. The 70-year-old actor, who Prateik Babbar first con- of reality, he admits. “I was make an important announce- earlier expressed his concern over fessed of having an alco- battling drug addiction, sub- ment for you.” the remake news, saying “hope they hol and drug problem and stance abuse, battling heart Prateik is venturing into don’t wreck it”, today shared the first actor says it was a “dark break, lost my grand mother Bengali cinema with his film look of Tiger from the film and gave phase” of his life, which at one point of time. It was a Aroni Takhon which also fea- his best wishes to him. he has finally overcome, very dark phase for me. Then tures Hate Story actor Paoli “I actually get excited in my heart thanks to his never give everything fell into place.” Dam. whenever young artists get an rare up attitude on his acting “If you ask me what is your “My father (Raj Babbar) opportunity to reach for the stars! dreams. inspiration being an actor, I had acted in Bengali films and Eye of the Tiger! I am sure he will Prateik was raised by will say movies are my inspira- I had always wanted to do one. put his heart and soul into it...,” Stal- his maternal grandpar- tion,” Prateik said at the trailer Now I think I can do a sec- lone wrote alongside the poster. In ents when his mother launch of his debut Bengali ond one (in Bengali). I love another post he wrote, “Some peo- and actor Smita Patil film. The 30-year-old star, who the language and would cer- ple like to read into words and twist died a month after began his career with Jaane tainly like to learn Bengali.” them... Good luck Tiger , go fight his birth. In 2011, Tu... Ya Jaane Na in 2008 and He says his one of the main the good fight, keep punching ,oh , “There will always and only be ONE during Ekk Dee- went on to appear in films reasons to say yes to this proj- for the Record , I love it when young “eye of the tiger” for us cubs. You rule wana Tha shooting, like Dhobi Ghat and Umrika, ect is it’s subject – “student- artists get an opportunity to go for the jungle! Thank you so much sir! @ he began dating Amy says more than anything, he is teacher relationship”. Directed their dreams!” TheSlyStallone.” The actor also shared Jackson but the two broke inspired by cinema. by Sourav Chakraborty, Aroni Tiger, who is currently attending a photo from the film carnival on up the following year. Prateik “Now it is all about work- Takhon will hit the theatres on Cannes where the news of the Indian his Twitter and simply captioned it- then lost his grandmother ing and doing good projects. June 9. PTI remake of Rambo broke, replied, “#Cannes2017 #RAMBO”. PTI Gaga’s emotional tribute to friend who died of cancer Jessica Chastain to play LOS ANGELES: Singer Lady Gaga ity while battling cancer has really has written an emotional tribute changed my life,” Gaga wrote. “Thank to her longtime friend and former you Sonja for inspiring me and all of Ingrid Bergman for YRF films assistant Sonja Durham after learn- us everyday. I love you so much it ing that she has passed away after brings tears to my eyes just to think battling cancer for a long time. of all the years we’ve spent together MUMBAI: Two-time Academy Award nominee Jessica Gaga shared a heartfelt mes- backstage running the show, tak- Chastain has been cast to play screen icon Ingrid Berg- sage on Instagram alongside a ing care of each other. You are one man in a movie to be produced by Yash Raj Films Enter- photograph of her with Dur- of a kind. I’m so proud of you,” tainment. YRF has joined hands with Hollywood actor ham, reports mirror.co.uk. friends in the world show unfathom- she added. Durham was battling and her company – Freckle Films to back the movie, “Watching one of my best able courage, strength, and positiv- cancer since last five years. IANS titled Seducing Ingrid Bergman. It is based on the 2012 novel by Chris Greenhalgh which tells the story of the torrid romance between Berg- man and celebrated war photographer Rob- ert Capa. Their relationship began in Paris immediately following WWII, and moved to Hollywood at the time of the McCarthy Communist witch hunts. Cornell’s friend Bergman, a Swedish, won three Acad- emy Awards, two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, recounts his final show and the Tony Award for the best actor. She was best known for her roles as Ilsa DETROIT: Singer Chris Cornell seemed to be his friend were there at the show. Lund in Casablanca and as Alicia Huber- really fighting to get through his show here before “The whole performance, you could tell man in Notorious. suicide, says a friend. Nearly 48 hours after Cor- something wasn’t right. Into the second song he “Jessica Chastain is the perfect actor nell died following a performance at Detroit’s Fox started getting disoriented or something. I just to star in ‘Seducing Ingrid Bergman’. Jes- Theatre on May 17, loved ones of the late rocker figured he wasn’t feeling well.” “Everybody felt sica is no stranger to portraying strong, returned to the Michigan concert venue to pay there was something going on. Like he wasn’t intelligent women and this role deserves their respects. with us. Like he was on a cloud. It was like he an actor of her immeasurable talent. We Among the roughly 50 mourners was Detroit was really fighting to get through the show,” also feel that she will bring a unique perspec- artiste and musician Kevin Morris – a friend of Morris said. tive as a producer,” said Uday Chopra, CEO, Cornell’s and onetime roadie for the singer’s Medical examiners have ruled that Cornell YRF Entertainment in a statement. While, bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. Morris, who died of suicide by hanging, but his family have Freckle Films’ founder/president Chastain and talked to Cornell six to seven times a year, includ- since spoken out saying they believe that the side Carmichael, said, “We are thrilled to be ing at the beginning of what now has become the effects of the prescription drug Ativan may have working with YRF and Arash Amel on 52-year-old frontman’s final tour, happened to be led him to thoughts of self-harm. “He’s been clean Seducing Ingrid Bergman. This is at Cornell’s show on that day. He told people.com for years,” Morris said. “He talked to his wife right a captivating story about a deeply that while he was in “utter shock” at Cornell’s before and after the show... What was troubling moving romance between two death, the signs that something was wrong with him I don’t think we’ll ever know.” IANS remarkable people.” PTI