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nding years of speculation, EPriyanka Gandhi Vadra,      the sister of Congress president Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday finally plunged into active pol- itics ahead of the Lok Sabha Q  beyond them.” worked). elections to take on the might BJP spokesperson Sambit The new is asking the of the BJP and Prime Minister    Patra claimed the new appoint- question who will be the next Narendra Modi in the crucial ment reflected crisis of confi- leader in the Congress, Patra Hindi heartland that has 80 dence within the Congress said referring to its succession Lok Sabha seats.   against Rahul. “The Congress line from Jawaharlal Nehru to Dubbed as the “brahmas- has basically publicly Indira followed by Rajiv, Sonia tra” of the Congress, Priyanka   R announced that Rahul Gandhi and Rahul. will debut as the party’s gener- has failed and needs crutches “All appointments are from al secretary incharge of the    from within the family. Because one family. And this is the fun- eastern part of Uttar Pradesh of his rejection by grand damental difference between having Modi’s constituency in he BJP on Wednesday alliance parties, he has opted the Congress and the BJP. In Varanasi and also UP Chief Tinterpreted the entry of for a family alliance,” Patra said. the Congress, the family is Minister Yogi Adityanath bas- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra into Patra said it was natural party. In the BJP, the party is tion in Gorakhpur. the active politics in the that the Congress had to “coro- family,” Patra said. Congress leaders said Congress as an admission of his nate” somebody from within In 2014 elections, Congress Priyanka’s entry into active brother Rahul’s leadership fail- the family and added that could win only two seats — party politics will galvanise ure and likened the move to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sonia from Rae Bareily and the workers, helping them take party opting for a “family has projected the Lok Sabha Rahul from Amethi — from on the dual challenge posed in alliance” after having been elections as a battle between UP which has the largest num- the State by the BJP and the “rejected by various parties in “naamdar” (dynasts) and ber of 80 Lok Sabha seats in the Samajwadi Party-Bahujan the proposed mahagathban- “kaamdar” (those who have country. Samaj Party alliance. dan”. The Congress hopes that “Priyanka ji has become Priyanka will be able to the turn the general secretary, my good the projected direct fight          ! "         # $ % &  luck to her. Since the party is a between the BJP and SP-BSP '   ( family concern, these kinds of alliance into triangular contest postings are nothing unusual, where the Congress could ben- employment to woo the upper happy that Priyanka will assist ic youth leader. Both Priyanka your life.” The BJP has been except to say with a caveat why efit on a number of seats due caste voters. Priyanka can play him in the Lok Sabha polls. and Scindia replace Ghulam repeatedly targeting Vadra, a has she been given the limited to division of votes. vital role there in bringing “I am very happy that my Nabi Azad, who has been businessman being investigat- role of eastern UP? Perhaps her Congress leaders also feel back the traditional upper caste sister Priyanka will assist me in appointed AICC general sec- ed for allegedly corrupt land persona merited a wider role,” that while it is too early to voters to the Congress fold. Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha retary for Haryana, where the deals in Haryana and said Union Law Minister and assess the impact of a possible Soon after her appoint- polls, she is very capable,” party is facing factionism. Rajasthan and is facing probes senior BJP leader Ravishankar Congress revival under ment as an office-bearer in Rahul said at Amethi after “UP is central to building by the Enforcement Prasad. Priyanka stewardship on the AICC, speculation is rife that making some of the crucial a new hope fulfilled. The new Directorate. Claiming that the appoint- prospect of the BJP and the SP- she may be fielded as the party appointments in the party sys- UP AICC team led by Priyanka The party is not immedi- ments made by the Congress BSPP alliance, but care may be candidate from Rae Bareli, the tem. The brother-sister duo will and Jyotiradiyta will herald ately clear on the division of the reflected the outlook of the taken in the selection of can- constituency currently being formally announce the begin- the dawn of a new kind of pol- 80 parliamentary seats between party, Prasad said it was a case didates to ensure that the BJP represented by her mother and ning of Lok Sabha poll cam- itics in the State. We will offer the two new incharges but of a brother (Congress presi- suffers most. UPA chairperson Sonia paign in UP on February 4 at the youth in UP a dynamic new sources said it could be 40 each. dent Rahul Gandhi) appointing        )  '   ( Congress list of candidates, Gandhi, who is not keeping a Press conference. platform to transform the Both Amethi and Rae Bareli, his sister to a party position. sources said, may be dominat- well of late. Senior party leader State,” said Rahul. the two Gandhi family bas- Railway Minister Piyush ed by upper castes, since the Though no reactions came Jyotiraditya Scindia will be on Husban Robert Vadra con- tions, fall in eastern Uttar Goel accused the party of car- BJP hopes to capitalise on 10 till late evening from Priyanka par with Priyanka as AICC gratulated Priyanka on a Pradesh and Priyanka has been rying out dynasty politics and per cent reservation to gener- as she is reportedly in New general secretary for Uttar Facebook post: extensively campaigning since said, “In the Congress party   al category candidates in edu- York and scheduled to return Pradesh West region. Rahul “Congratulations P... always 2004 in all national and state there is reservation only for one cational institutions and on February 1, Rahul said he is added Jyotiraditya is a dynam- by your side in every phase of level elections. family, nobody gets anything     %  ) "  $%  '    *     &'  !   +     Fursatganj. He added the party has appointed both the leaders    he entry of Priyanka in a permanent basis in UP ( TGandhi into active poli- and had not sent Priyanka and JP national president Amit tics and her appointment as Jyotiraditya for just two         BShah would visit the State AICC general secretary months or till the Lok Sabha       twice for party programme incharge of Uttar Pradesh polls. ll India Congress   rescheduled on January 29 (east) has come as a major “I have sent them to take ACommittee (AICC) presi-     and February 3 in Cuttack boost for the party workers Congress’ ideology forward dent Rahul Gandhi would visit and Puri districts respective- and leaders ahead of the Lok in Uttar Pradesh. Our ideolo- Odisha every month till the   ly. Sabha polls. The morale of gy is of standing and fighting general elections, said Congress    He would address a pub- the youthful cadre received a for the poor, for the youth, for Odisha in-charge Jitendra   lic rally at Kulia on January 29 further fillip as along with the farmers. Both Priyanka Singh here on Wednesday. in Salepur of Cuttack district. Priyanka Gandhi, Congress and Jyotiraditya are very capa- Speaking to reporters on since long. Rahul has a special Earlier, his Salepur visit president Rahul Gandhi ble and dynamic, and will Gandhi's scheduled visit to the place in his heart for the peo- scheduled on January 18 had appointed Jyotiraditya surely take Congress forward State on January 25, Singh ple of Odisha, especially the been cancelled as he suffered Scindia as AICC general sec- in UP,” he added. said, "This will be Rahul tribal and the underprivileged from swine flu. retary incharge of UP (west). The sudden appointment Gandhi's first tour to Odisha in population," said Singh. He would visit Puri to In his first reaction after of Priyanka on the day Rahul 2019. He will attend public ral- Replying to questions on attend the BJP's two-day appointment of his sister is visiting UP has changed the lies and meet party workers quitting of several party lead- national tribal convention    and January 15, Patnaik too has Kishore Das, who is to join the Priyanka as the party general political dynamics in the State during his visit on the day. ers in the recent days, Singh scheduled on February 2 and plans to speak to the people in BJD at this meeting after his secretary, Rahul said the deci- which will elect 80 Lok Sabha Besides, he is scheduled to said, "There might be some 3. He would address the con- JD president and Chief these places, according to BJD recent resignation from the sion was taken to strengthen members. visit the State every month for vested interest behind some vention on the concluding BMinister Naveen Patnaik is sources. Congress. the party and this two power- When asked if Priyanka the next three months." leaders quitting the party. day. all set to hold public meetings While Modi had addressed As Modi visited Balangir ful Congress leaders will pave would be contesting the Lok Singh said that during his Besides, this is an indicator that Notably, Puri has become where the BJP has organised a meeting at Jharsuguda on on January 15, Patnaik would way for the spread of the Sabha polls, Rahul said, “It is visit, Gandhi would target both both the BJD and the BJP are the focus for both the BJP and rallies for Prime Minister September 22 last year, Patnaik also visit this second western Congress ideology of the up to Priyanka to take the deci- the BJD and the BJP since both afraid of the Congress. the BJD ahead of the elec- Narendra Modi in recent would visit the western Odisha town on January 24, he said. youths, elders, and other sec- sion. I have already said that the parties have betrayed the Therefore, both the parties are tions. The BJP's programme months. town on Thursday (January 24). Similarly, the Chief tion of the society. the Congress will not play on people of Odisha and played leaving no stone unturned to was changed in the last As Modi addressed three "We are planning a con- Minister would visit Baripada “I trust Priyanka Gandhi the back foot and will only bat with their emotions. lure Congress leaders to widen moment in view of the BJD's public meetings at Jharsuguda, gregation of over 1 lakh people on January 30. He would Vadra and Jyoitraditya Scindia. on the front foot in UP and "Rahul Gandhi's family is their support bases ahead of the farmers' rally scheduled on Khordha, Baripada and at the Chief Minister's meet- address a meeting at Khordha We will not play on the back elsewhere.” closely associated with Odisha elections." January 25 in Puri. Balangir between December 24 ing," said local MLA Naba in near future. foot,” he told reporters at Related copy on P7  "  ! "   #      

    rail corridor. Institute of India (WII) guide- vehicles to existing roads and # !$  The NBWL in its meeting lines “Eco-friendly Measures to tracks. It has also suggested that he Standing Committee of on January 10, 2019, allowed Mitigate Impacts on Linear the project agency will provide Bhavan communique, the Tthe National Board of diversion of 3.2756 hactares of Infrastructures on Wildlife” funds for compensatory plan-     President, as advised by Prime Wildlife (NBWL) has given forestland from Creek being the major one. tation of trees. Minister Narendra Modi, in-principal approval for Flamingo Wildlife Sanctuary The train will run at a Sources in the Ministry directed that during the peri- diverting nearly 215 hectares of and 97.5189 hactares from speed of 320-350 km per hour said that after intense discus-   od of Jaitley’s indisposition, the forestland for Prime Minister deemed ESZ. In-principle and will have 12 stations sions, the Standing portfolios of the Minister of Narendra Modi’s 1.1 lakh approval was also given for between Mumbai and Committee decided to rec-   Finance and the Minister of crore worth Mumbai- diversion of 32.75 hectares of Ahmedabad across its 500 km ommend the project “subject Corporate Affairs, held by him, Ahmedabad bullet train pro- forestland and 77.30 hectares of stretch. The project is being to the conditions that per- be temporarily assigned to ject. However, the approval for non-forestland from Sanjay implemented by National mission for construction of    Goyal, in addition to his exist- the high-speed rail project Gandhi National Park and High-Speed Rail Corporation the project shall be granted by ing portfolios. which has drawn flak from the 0.6902 ha of forestland and Limited and financed by Japan the State Government only ailway Minister Piyush Further, Jaitley has been conservationists has come with 4.7567 ha of non-forestland International Cooperation when animal passage plan is RGoyal was given the addi- designated as a Minister with- certain conditions. from Tungareshwar Wildlife Agency (JICA) which is lend- prepared by the project pro- tional charge of the Finance out portfolio during the The patches of forest land Sanctuary. ing 88,000 crore at the 0.1 per ponent in consultation with and Corporate Affairs min- period of his indisposition will be carved out from the eco- The NBWL, under the development projects to safe- has enlisted several conditions cent interest which is required the State Chief Wildlife istries on Wednesday in view of or till such time when he is able sensitive zone of Sanjay Gandhi Union Environment Ministry, guard wildlife. on the project proponent to be repaid in 50 years. Warden on the basis of WII the indisposition of Arun to resume his work as National Park (SGNP), is responsible for framing To ensure that the bullet before initiating the construc- The NBWL approval lists guidelines named eco-friend- Jaitley, who is currently under- the Minister of Finance and Tungareshwar wildlife sanctu- India’s policy and strategy for train project does not have tion, implementation of animal out a number of measures like ly measures to mitigate going treatment abroad. the Minister of Corporate ary and Thane creek flamingo wildlife conservation and one adverse impact on the adjoin- passage plans on the basis of underpasses for wildlife, impacts on linear infrastruc- According to a Rashtrapati Affairs. sanctuary for the 500 km long of its key tasks is to regulate ing biodiversity, the NBWL the Dehradun-based Wildlife restriction on the movement of tures on wildlife.  ""# $!#%(%$#) *# #%) +,-+./0 '  3    &'$ $ ( )*! " %   #      +$+!$+",!$ N#!)-.!), )". ident is not at all a “bribe giver”. )"+-##-. Jena said he would contin- !"# $%$ 9"+ #,!#.F##-. ue to expose Congress by fur- )""/)$F+% #$ nishing data relating to corrup- !$ !% 9 tions committed by its leaders  %$"!.&#& in coming days. He said a /#O mining firm owned by a broth-    er of the PCC president has already been charged of min- rate locals on Wednesday !   ing scam. Iwent berserk and ransacked   Regarding his ouster from the Begunia police station in the Congress on charge of the district demanding arrest ormer Union Minister indiscipline and anti-party of Begunia BJD MLA Prasant FSrikant Jena on Wednesday activities, Jena said, “I had Jagadev for allegedly threaten- put three posers and dared All reservation and Mandal written two letters to the party’s ing to manhandle a former India Congress Committee Commission recommenda- Odisha in-charge Jitendra sarpanch. president Rahul Gandhi to tions will be implemented if Singh and AICC president    world’s finest biodiversity wet- The agitators who came respond to them publicly at his Congress comes to power,” Rahul Gandhi informed them lands. in a procession to the police vehicular movement on However, after no action scheduled meeting in wanted to know Jena. that the PCC president had hilika Development Now, the demolition drive station barged into it and National Highway 57. The was taken against the MLA, Bhubaneswar on January 25. Alleging that there has admitted in court that he was CAuthority (CDA) Chief by the CDA and the district damaged furniture and other mayhem continued for more some locals resorted to van- “Dalits and tribals are not been mining scam of over Rs 2 giving bribe to Government Executive Susanta Nanda has authorities has unclogged the documents despite presence than an hour. dalism demanding immediate getting 38.5-per cent reserva- lakh crore in the State, Jena officers through his manager been honoured by the Bombay lake’s waters by tearing up of policemen. As per allegations, Jagdev arrest of the lawmaker. tion in admission into col- wanted that Gandhi make a and urged them to oust him Natural History Society miles of fine mesh nets. The Sources said that there had threatened former Later, Superintendent of leges and higher educations that the assets of the mining from the PCC chief post. (BNHS) for his sincere efforts teams have cleared 160 square were extensive damages to the sarpanch Nanda Kishore Police reached the spot to and Mandal Commission rec- mafia would confiscated and However, they protected them to conserve Asia’s largest brack- kilometer of encroachment in furniture and files kept at the Swain. pacify the locals. A platoon ommendations for 27 per cent the mafias would be arrested and didn’t take any action. ish water lagoon Chilika lake. the last 18 months. police station. He had threatened to of police was deployed at the reservation of backward class- soon after the Congress comes While I didn’t make public the Nanda is on overdrive in The BNHS and the Birdlife The enraged locals also physically assault Swain fol- spot to prevent any further. es have not been implemented. to power letters then, how could I act clearing the illegal prawn presented the award to Nanda gheraoed the police station lowing which the latter had As per latest reports, normal- Will Gandhi declare that Dalit Jena also dared Gandhi against the party and became gheries that are choking from in the Annual South East Asian shouting slogans and staged a lodged a complaint at the cy has been restored at the and tribal students will get the tell people that the PCC pres- indiscipline.” the lake, which is one of the Partnership Meet on Tuesday. road blockade which affected police station a few days back. spot. ! !$#*!,+ ,-- ()) *R   )  *,#  # - !.07-. %"*$+!,," . /0  &    !-. 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The BJP will make peo- has called for a . /-.##( fog. to board at 10 pm on Tuesday ple know about all failures and 12- hour The irate passenger closed was delayed as dense fog corruptions of the State Kendrapada ",,11!   $"% the boarding gate-4 at the air- engulfed the city. Government. For this, the Bandh on    port when another Some passengers alleged party would hold Jana Adalats Thursday in !.07 .' Bhubaneswar-Hyderabad that no food or beverages in all Parliamentary con- protest. )) "% &#.+$#+!) flight of the same airline was were provided to them during stituencies,” informed BJP Sub- $/.#-.;5&- scheduled for departure. the delay by the airline or the vice-president Sameer Collector Mishra "+#!-"."+ Sources said the Hyderabad- airport authorities due to Mohanty at a Press conference said adequate #5#"+#O-". bound Air Asia flight was also which they had to starve. here. He dared ruling party measures have #!"+"-+( delayed for some time in the “We have been stranded leaders to attend the proposed been taken to ))&#-,+$ !# .#&5.- morning. here since last light. What is BJP Jan Adalats and answer to defuse the situa- .-..5!$.;.-5 /# However, CISF person- more upsetting is the airline questions to be asked by peo- tion and prevent C5#"+5#"+# nel deployed at the airport authorities are not even clar- ple. He said his party decided any further flare- -..5./#5"+#. pacified the angry passengers ifying any tentative time for to hold Jan Adalats on the ups. Stringent +#-,!$)) " and brought the situation takeoff of the flight. They occasion of birthdays of noted action would be 9"%-#&#"%,#-+"."+/# """#-+ under control. have not even made any freedom fighters Netaji Subhas taken action /"# -%#.# ,--#)(5&"-#!#.9 Sources said around 100 arrangements for us,” said an Chandra Bose and Veer those who try to #+#-9-#$!#)# !#,!#.!#-).9!".)) " passengers, including a preg- irate passenger. Surendra Sai. create nuisance. .  "+#9!".-%#.#!"+ "+#5&5+;!". -%#.#&5."#-+#-+9-##..#"  "+!.#- -!,+.#&5.-(    P %" 1!   $ "% 1)-$'&"$  12$3 "    !.07.; -"/ !"."/"% occur due to unexpected crop prices...This is how our oil leadership but may not offer ing the way to efficient func- 5&- "+#!- failure, the circumstances that sector PSUs are made to the ability to implement and tionaries like Raghuram Rajan "."+#5#"+# 5"+-$!#$#)#- require immediate monetary splurge their money!" he one of the lacunae we have seen and more. For that matter, ".#% &#.+ assistance to save lives. slammed the planners. It over the last few years is that Odisha has not committed one ..5& %%!!  -,#$%. #/. The Constitution of India appears the Modi administra- the policy plans at the top don't grave financial blunder as is "+#-'#,5##!" permits spending of contin- tion is a populist one; and, get translated into implemen- made out by opposition lead- +"-+(#"%, -.$$-"+-.5+".-!$$#+$ !# .#&5.-.! gency funds on any emergency hence, huge amounts of public tation," Rajan said. He also ers and adversaries. Odisha ..!/#.-!"-!$.)!.# "+(#"%, #  .,. requirements. The farmers in money is being wasted. Modi’s talked about a host of issues BJP leaders are just a terrible 5#/+.-.5+".-.!)&&.,#% --+-!$./#.-!5 -" !#  - distress pose such a situation foreign tours expenses too have related to Indian economy, lot, ranting the wrong rhetoric !#+#.!&5 +5,,#!/#--".!"( and availing funds from the not been taken well by the gen- Lok Sabha polls and farm dis- to lose public support and he Odisha Government pool is perfectly lawful. eral public. The benefits of his tress. Here are some snippets sympathy. The so-called edu-      1! % %% Tdrew  734 crore from the Congress and BJP loudmouths foreign trips are only a little; his from his conversation: People cated ones have no sense of !.075& %%!!   5..%'% &#.+.; Contingency Funds to bring keep screaming 'fault and sin' personal image boosting has want change: He said Indian governance or statesmanship; "../ "+/ )!5#".--%!! ,#)--#!" relief to the distressed farmers. because most of them don’t been phenomenal without voters are very smart and want the front-liners are horribly +"-+("/$ !# .#&5.-.!.;-%!! #"%, ). The State being essentially an know law nor do they want to actually bringing any benefit to change because of low job crude and loud. More interest- 9!".+-%#&+.;-.#5-!"!$)!.# "+"++-+ agrarian community, it is desir- learn the basics even after the country in real develop- growth, low-tolerance in the ingly, the local Congress outfit .-.5+".-.!$! !-$!!.,#".-5"$ "/ (.5+".-,+!)/ able that the ruling masters did being explained about the India can ever recover the ment terms. country and concerns over is thinning out fast with stal- .!.;&/ /."/-,.#!.-)(%#--.#--+!".;O- organise some special support norms and the rules. Many huge money spent on a statue Even Raghuram Rajan, for- institutional freedom. "My warts and sure-win characters !$!#.%!5".#"+,!. #! ")'"/ "+$#( to keep farmers out of helpless- NDA-fold States like of a statesman, whose noble mer RBI Governor who aban- sense is that the pressure from abandoning the age-old polit- ness. When several States have Maharashtra spent  8 crore on deeds are certain to be forgot- doned post in disgust, had people now for change is ical entity. It is a pity that the 2 #%!1  begun waving farm loans, publicity events involving PM ten or ignored due to the con- emphasised the need to have a increasing and any govern- Odisha Congress is struggling 1%   which is a bad practice as loan Modi. Similarly, there are many founding size of the statue. To decentralised structure of ment will have to respond to to even survive as a mere pic-    waivers do not turn farmers instances of State Governments see the whole statue, one has to Government to which no one that. In this election as a citi- ture on the wall, particularly   ,%  any smarter, the Odisha admin- availing this special fund to take a chopper ride around, paid heed. He says even today zen of India, there are three big when the national president !.07  "+ istration decided to extend meet emergency situations of which is not affordable. The that the Governments should issues- jobs, how tolerant we Rahul Gandhi has come of age !##+ !%% &#.+. such help as would make them several kinds. The Odisha entry fees too are prohibitive learn how to implement are towards different views of and is making waves across the 022"+&#.""#-#!$ resilient as well as more skilled farmers' prevailing plight had for ordinary people. Even if one reforms from the Narasimha minorities and concern about locales he is moving by having .;5&- "+# to manage emergencies them- literally created a grave emer- million people buy the costli- Rao administration in which how to protect our institu- improved the fundamentals !--.#!.-)# selves by remaining as glued to gency situation which ended est ticket for the ‘Statue of Dr Manmohan Singh was the tions. Whether it is Supreme impressively -- basic knowl- !"+"-+,"/$ !# agriculture as ever. Loan waiv- instant addressing. Unity’ which costs Rs 350 for Finance Minister. In a TV Court, the election commis- edge, behaviour and conduct .#&5.-!"-..5!$.;.-5 /##( ".!%%-!" er promotes laziness. Just doing People of India and many the observation deck, only Rs interview in Davos, Rajan had sion, or the RBI," "It would be and, above all, charisma, after )."/-!#/"-+..,#.!$$%,#-++!#&,#... farming for farming sake with world-class thinkers who 35 crore would be collected in said that political leadership has appropriate for the RBI suffering for long at the hands ,#-+".5#"%"+#+( ! 5)"-.5-#'".,#... the ultimate aim of getting a respect India as a massively a full year without huge to build consensus to imple- Governor to be below the of the opponents for being a /"# -%#.#!.";"9,.#))&#-#&-# loan waiver has lately become growing democracy are anx- expenses taken into account. ment reforms, some of which finance minister but typically pinhead and an unforgivable 9-##"-"+!.#--,!'"++)"++. ".# a common phenomenon which ious to know how unethically The Spring Temple of Buddha can be learned how the former above the bureaucracy, because greenhorn. This indicates the !#")"..!+% #&#.""#-#!$.;-.#!.-) is dangerous. Thus, Odisha a big statue ate up a whopping in China fails to attract tourists Congress Prime Minister and it is not appropriate that the local leader has problems and "+! +( decided to extend good loans Rs 3,000 crore for purely ego- who prefer the age-old heritage Finance Minister worked RBI Governor be dictated to by needs to amend ways by being on the soft mode so that farm- satisfying purposes. When sites like the Great Wall, behind the scenes to make a secretary in the government." able to convince colleagues !12-1* 1" % 1 *   ers are never under the pressure Mayawati of UP insanely put Forbidden City and Terracotta things work effectively. Thus it is crystal clear that that he is willing to work hard !.07.").!%.#.!.-5 ,#!& )-")". of having to pay exorbitant up a park of giant elephant stat- Army. One David D' Costa Without taking any name, except a very few good things by sacrificing personal gains. $  "/!-,.  5"%+"+#! !/%".#..-!-,. interest amounts which keep ues in Lucknow, the rest of posted a message on Facebook Rajan had also said that lead- like the GST and the bankrupt- The situation, not surpris- ,#)--#!"+"-+( ".!%%-!" .#%.!## mounting. The Contingency India had condemned her as a claiming that most of the fund- ership is important for reforms cy Act, the Modi administra- ingly, suits the Naveen admin- ##-+.."'-+.--$#-.!$.-'"+-,% + Funds are a special reserve to most hated politician for the act ing for the Statue project was and an overly-centralised tion has grossly erred on the istration immensely, more than "+#! !/+,#.)".&"/-.#.+&.$  "/!-,. 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Vidyut Upavokta Mahasangh *$%$' /$  "/ Odisha Power Engineers agi- He added that Rahul’s petitions filed by Supreme The incident has raised Odisha president and former tation of State-wise relay dha- address will surly recharge Court lawyer and rights activist many eyebrows with questions State Finance Minister $"$% $' rana at Bhubaneswar.    them to come on action mode. Radhakanta Tripathy, the being asked as to how the nine Panchanan Kanungo here on  %$$  &%$&%$  He also demanded that Meanwhile, while the BJP NHRC sought response from women teachers and a health Wednesday. the State Government stop ven as expelled Congress camp is curious for what Jena the State authorities and mon- worker working in the school Addressing a national "$/$ the re-privatisation of the Eleader Srikant Jena has would reveal, the BJD camp is itored the case. were unable to mark bodily seminar on ‘Electricity distribution sector and urged claimed to open a Pandora’s less worried looking at the Two minor schoolgirls changes in the minor student Distribution: Is Privatisation of which 60 per cent was pro- one hand, i.e, the franchisees to review the reforms and pri- Box on AICC president Rahul image of their party president. residing in Government-run during her pregnancy, Tripathy the Panacea’ organised by the duced from hydroelectricity. should be given to panchayats vatisation done so far by an Gandhi and the Congress- “Srikant only knows what hostels gave birth within a fort- mentioned. All India Power Engineers’ But now the consumption has or municipalities. expert committee before tak- BJD link during the Gandhi’s he is going to tell on a link night in the State. A Class VI stu- The two incidents have Federation (AIPEF) and the come up from 34 lakh house- AIPEF chairman Sailendra ing any step. rally in Bhubaneswar on between the Congress and the dent of Umuri Ashram School exposed how the schools meant All Odisha Power Engineers’ holds to 78 lakh households Dubey opposed the re-pri- MP Soumya Ranjan January 25, there is hectic BJD. Let’s wait till his expo- in Koraput district delivered a for the welfare of the SC and ST Federation, Kanungo said that and of the consumption only vatisation move of power dis- Patnaik, former Cesu CEO preparations among the sure,” said BJP leader boy on February 4, 2015. The community are being run in to curb the theft in the ener- 18 to 19 per cent is produced tribution in Odisha and said Sudarshan Nayak, AIPEF sec- Congress workers in Puri to Krusnachandra Jagadev. incident occurred 12 days after the State., the petitioner said. gy sector and maintaining from hydroelectricity, which is the federation has decided to retary general Ratnakar Rao, gather a big crowd of sup- “Every accusation has fall- a Class X student of another res- The NHRC registered two quality and frequent supply, a matter of concern, he added. resort to agitation and to All India Federation of porters at the rally ground. en flat in the past before the idential school in Kandhamal cases on the petitions. The there is a need of conducting Kanungo demanded that actively support power engi- Electricity Employees secre- A fresh air is marked face of our Chief Minister. district gave birth to a boy. State authorities complying the CAG audit and energy audit as all systems of electricity fran- neers and employees in their tary general Mohan Sharma, within the Congress camp in This time too, it would not The father of the 12-year- direction of the NHRC in one well as supply and financial chises including production movement against privatisa- AOPEF chairman Puri with every faction busy to have any effect on the people, old girl's of Umuri Ashram petition have informed that audits to nab the culprits. and distribution be under the tion of power distribution. Biswaranjan Mishra and sec- pull maximum supporters to who are united under Naveen School, is a daily-wage labour- both the victims have been paid He also mentioned that Government service sector. He also said the power retary general Brhmaprakash own fold for a strength Patnaik,” said BJD district er. On January 4 late night, the due compensation and the earlier electricity consump- The service sector for distrib- engineers from all other States Paital also spoke on the occa- showoff in Bhubaneswar. Mahila Morcha president girl ran to the woman cook and grievances raised in the petition tion in Odisha was 2,000 MW, ution system should be under would extend full support to sion. They are now targeting vil- Shanti Pradhan. attendant's room inside the have been acted upon. "+#"' *" +.")$+ . 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Block Education Officer of of parents and teachers. death on Tuesday for his torhomoepathy medicines are Nuagaon block went to the According to sources, during !.375#+-.#%.<  ""%.!#."/."+$#)#-O involvement in an illicit rela- being prepared from vegetables school on Tuesday and con- inquiry, the victims narrated #"--,#!/#))&/"#!"5-+(-.#%. """/!#+ tionship with a minor girl of and valuable herbal products ducted an inquiry. how they were abused by the #)""+),#9)#--%$/5-.()!"/ the area. and stressed on creation of As per allegation of the accused teacher. !.#-5#G #-+ #,#-!"!.#) -.#%. The deceased identified as awareness for use of such med- girls of Class-VII and Class- “The BEO will send a /#%5 .5#,5.#%.!# "+#'#!"+-.#%. Binayak Behera, is a resident icines for quick cure of differ- VIII of the Kerketta Upper memo to me of her inquiry. If !#.%5 .5#,5.#%.!#& -!#+#/5-.!$!"!5#( of Chhatrapur in the district. ent diseases. Primary School in Nuagaon the teacher is guilty and has ),# ##/.!"%5."/"#-&5-"9-# %!)+ Sources said the Aska “A day will come soon block, they were allegedly done the shameful act, action ./5-.-(5# ##/.!"%5."/"##)!+ 5)#!5. police recovered the body of when the Central Government molested by Ganasikhyak will be taken against the ,#-++!#.$5"%.!"( "/.#-!5#%- '- Behera lying in a pool of will be compelled to recognise university to teach electro- More than 300 electro- Kanucharan Sahoo in the teacher," said District 5)#9 %'/!.!$."'-( blood besides the hills adjoin- the electrohomeopathy medi- homeopathy to students,” said homeopathic physicians par- school premises. Education Officer (DEO) ing Mundamarai College. cines and open colleges and the guests. ticipated in the event. On Tuesday, Block Ranjan Kumar Giri. " 2 !1* 1%,%% Sources revealed that !.37)"+"/ Behera was a former Defence ;5-.%$#!). "/ ,! %..!" % "   )     .;". +%#!--#),5# )&+'#)#5. 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"1%  long time, sources added. ome days after a Class-VIII &$ Members of the Manav contribu- Though initial reports Sgirl student gave birth to a Adhikar Surakshya Manch tion and claimed that Binayak‘s mur- baby in the Daringbadi area of (MASM) and different demo- described der could be a fallout of this Kandhamal district leading to fell ill and was then admitted to cratic organisatgins led by him as a relationship, police have ini- uproar across the State, a sim- the local Community Health MASM coordinator Abani true patri- tiated an investigation to find ilar incidence in the same dis- Centre, where she delivered a Kumar Gaya and assembled at ot, who left out the actual motive behind trict has now come to the fore. baby boy. Netaji Statue Square and gar- behind a the incident. According to reports, a girl The girl and the newborn landed the statue of the great legacy that “Aska SDPO Suryamani of the Tumudibandha area was were later shifted to the District freedom fighter. would con- Pradhan said “An investiga- allegedly impregnated by her Headquarters Hospital, where Gaya highlighted about tinue to tion is on. We are interrogat- boyfriend. After the girl realised the baby died. Netaji’s contributions to the inspire ing his family members, locals that she was pregnant, she gave Police have started investi- freedom struggle of the coun- genera- as well as the girl with whom a proposal to the boyfriend to gation into the matter after reg- try and in forming modern tions of ,.375-,/# ! /9"/% &#.-.-""5 + he was in a relationship. Based marry her, but he rejected it. istering two different cases, India. He said Netaji will be young #!"+"-+#&"+#".9 %',#-++!#. on the facts and evidences we The boy reportedly gave one in connection with the remembered in people of the Indians. A ,#!/#))(--)& ,'##+,). .9"-.##., derive from the postmortem her some pills on Tuesday for death of the newborn and country always for his Indian large num- "9++".9!,.#9"/ !%' #)"#. reports, action would be abortion of the pregnancy. another on the basis of state- National Army formed ber of '-"/#5)"/#"+%.#--.."++-/5-.-( taken.” After consuming the pills, she ment of the girl. against British rule during senior citizens and social workers joined the event.  -,, 1 11* 1%"1%  ,.375#/ #" 1P $'$ $$ '9)!#  ! /  + & &  "    % &#.+.-""5 + $5"%.!"#!"+"-+ !,!*$ "#!% %-,#-++!#& !5"+.!"-.!" # +"(--)&  ,'##+,). . + 9"-.##.,"9 023 $ "+ ! ++".9!,.#9"/ !%' #)"#.'-"/#   5)"/#"+%.#--.."++-/5-.-(

he foundation stone for &-** 4%)% 1% % Twidening and upgradation /$%$Q $." 057! %-+02'/!$/";. "+/!%#.!)!&  of eight roads of the town was -.-"+%-!$-0H21@"+##-.+%#+##'5."."' laid on Tuesday at an estimated    "%!""%.!"..#"-,!#..!"!$.%!".#&"+-+#+, cost of  41 crore by MP RK  9!+   ) (+##-$!##++.!%!5#.!" +"-+( "5-+   "'-!".#$$%+5.. Jena. he Vigilance police detect-    Among others, Sadar MLA Ted assets worth 1,40,59,375 #)" C5#$!5"+.%#%!)"/$#!).-+.!. JP Dash, Executive Engineer, in the name of Jeypore NH   0A .!"-,./-,+("'-/" +.+##.!-.!,&5. Works, Mahesh Chandra Division Executive Engineer 9 "-.+.+##$5#.#%% #.+.%#O--,+(,! %" $! !+.%#"++."+."#/."!<2"+$!5"+. Mohanty, Assistant Engineer Harekrushna Panda and his      Saroj Kumar Dandpat , Ramesh family members during search- /";".( Chandra Mohapatra and es on their houses since Panda Natabar Pradhan were pre- was caught carrying illegally silver ornaments of  1,94,920, sent. Kanak Durga temple road and collected money of  3,89,175 a car worth  8,30,000, a The roads work project M $"'$'%$$ the road from Gadagadia square in his vehicle to his house in motorcycle of  52,000, bank includes four laning of the road $$%/&")" $$' to Kainchamalia Mutt via Bhubaneswar on January 19. deposits 37,00,137, insurance between ITI square and Tamulia Bateswar and Muncipality Following interception, his deposits of  30,48,952, house- level crossing, the OT road up $ %' $"  square. residential house at Nilakantha hold articles of  7,01,504 and to Suraj Hotel via Bhaskar Ganj, 7% ("$/$ “In view of the growing Nagar in Bhubaneswar, resi- hard cash of  6,28,300. the PWD road to Loknath population and rise in number dential Government quarter Panda had been arrested Mandir , Sahadevkhunta, $$ %$ ". of vehicles, the widening and and office room at Jeypore in and forwarded to the court on Collectorate to veterinary hos- %$)N 01$ upgradation of these roads Koraput district were searched. January 19 and remanded to pital via Jhadeswar temple road, were required. The State The detected assets include judicial custody till February 1, Azimabad square to Fakir Government sanctioned funds a flat of  40,00,000, three plots 2019. Investigation was still in Mohan College square road via SBI via Bairamnagar, Mathasahi, road , Dewanpatna to for these projects after per- of  91,500, advance payment progress, informed an official Khaparapada, Hotel Nishi to Mansigbazar , Kadaria Maszid Bhujakhiapir Baba square via suasion,” said MP Jena. for plots of  8,12,000, gold and release. ""# $!#%(%$#) *# #%) +,-+./0 $$ :

Q/   ,"    %+      $ $ $' 6& '  Q   -(""   .;$          M /$$   +$'/ $ "/&%$' $ "$) anchi district administra-   R 21-day-old baby girl he Indian National Army Rtion will increase security in Awhile was being shifted ./ %(  $ T(INA) commander Netaji  $$ the state capital to ensure He said the development from one private hospital to Subhash Chandra Bose had " peaceful Republic Day cele- .!& in the country is only possible the Ispat General Hospital $%"" jolted the Colonial forces so /+$'$, " brations across the city and its #!5.+"2@0A7 by the Congress and this has here in an ambulance on $ $ $%$ much so that the British had % $ $ P suburbs. been realized by the people Tuesday was left stranded for to quit India in 1947.” This was  /%'' Additional security forces also. The result of four State about one and a half hours %%)N %+/ stated by Odisha Governor will be deployed in all sensitive   Assembly elections held in near Bisra Chowk area due to "$+2 Prof Ganeshi Lal here on the "$ "&%+ parts of the city on Saturday, recent past shows how the BJP a rally by the locals. Netaji Jayanti after paying rich " <$ Ranchi superintendent of lost miserably, he said. The father of the girl man- tributes to the strongest free- =5$" police Sujata Kumari     He also raised the corrup- aged to lift the baby from there ed to IGH whereas the other scooter rider, who was return- dom fighter of the country on   $ P Veenapani said on Wednesday. tion in Rafale deal accusing of to IGH as a scooter rider girl child was sent to Aastha ing after seeing the traffic his 122nd birth anniversary at Security personnel from the ogesh Singh, Naba Das and the PM as the kingpin. In 2019 came to his rescue. The girl is mother and childcare hospital jam," said Sarat. his birthplace here on $ $ $' Armed Police (JAP) JSrikant Jena are “expired” elections, the people will give now battling with her life at for her recovery. Since Sarat's According to eyewitness, Wednesday.  .%&"" and other districts of leaders and their exit from a befitting reply to both the IGH, Rourkela, due to wife was at IGH with one another two ambulances were Speaking to media on the -"$   Jharkhand will patrol the var- Congress will not have any Naveen and Modi, he assert- her exposure to open air. child, he was staying at Aastha also trapped inside the jam occasion, Prof Lal said analysts ious roads in Ranchi and main- impact on party’s prospect,” ed. Sarat Kumar Raul, who hospital to take care of the and no one came forward to and researchers after making upon the people to remember tain a strict vigil on all sensitive said AICC secretary Mastan Among others, Congress works as a Jawan in 6th bat- other child. help them. The baby girl after in-depth studies on India’s the tremendous sacrifices he points, she added. “ATS (Anti Vali at a Press meet here. leaders Dr Prafulla Majhi, talion of CRPF at Since, the child at Aastha being shifted to IGH, report- Freedom Struggle have opined made for the Independence of Terrorism Squad) will be active Talking on the claim of Hemananda Biswal, Santosh Chakradharpur, had admitted hospital recuperated, the doc- edly has been battling with that bulk of the credit; in fact our country. Both the in Ranchi on Republic Day. BJD about equidistance from Singh Saluja, spokesman her wife at a private materni- tor at Aastha hospital advised to her life at IGH, apparently 75 per cent of the credit for Governor and the Chief Besides, sniffer dogs will be BJP and Congress, Vali said Hamid Hussain, Benumadhab ty home, since his wife was shift her to the IGH where her after getting exposed to open India’s Independence goes to Minister visiting the Netaji deployed at all important the claim is only for eyewash Tripathy and Prafulla Sunani due for delivery. mother was with another child. air, sources said. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Birthplace National Museum points in the city,” said and in reality the BJD is in were present. On January 2, her wife "After waiting inside the “It is really a matter of He said his birthplace here in here garlanded the statue of Veenapani. She added that nexus with the BJP. had delivered two girl children ambulance for a long time concern that ambulances got Cuttack should be developed the legendary freedom fight- additional measures have been 6/$'")-$' 2% and one male child. The con- and finding myself helpless, I trapped in jam due to rally. I into an important research er and went around the muse- taken to ensure foolproof secu- dition of all three new born came out with my daughter will definitely try to ensure center to study India’s freedom um. Hundreds of other polit- rity at the airport, railway sta- 0.")/$$  )$"$'"%.) children was critical and the and walked down through the that this sort of incident does struggle. ical leaders accompanied by tions, bus stands and other +/$/ %$) $%/ "& male child passed away. traffic jam to other side and not occur in future,” said Chief Minister Naveen their supporters also visited public places. Malls too will be "$ %%$$$ The mother and one of then reached at the IGH, Rourkela SP Uma Shankar Patnaik also paid tributes to the museum on the occa- under police surveillance, the the female children were shift- after taking a lift from a Das. the Netaji here and called sion. SP said. %$' ! +!'+" )$!%+ "+$5!6$!!Q) N !,-- +"/ !5"% !#")&#!O-)5#+#O "&#.""#-#

9"+)"+-  9   ,#!& ifferent socio-cultural Dorganisations, political leaders and common people    paid rich tributes to legendary freedom fighter Veer jay Kumar Behera, elder Surendra Sai and Netaji Abrother of slain Sanjay on their Behera alias Para, said on birth anniversary on Wednesday in a Press confer- Wednesday. ence that the police have not yet Hundreds of people gath- arrested the miscreants, includ- ered at Khinda, the birth ing a local Councillor, who were place of this freedom fighter involved the murder. and paid homage to the hero Behera said that all the of the freedom struggle. At his persons involved in the firing birth place, the Surendra Sai on his younger brother near the Smruti Sansad organised a Gundicha Temple are now meeting, which was attended roaming freely in the city even who are mounting pressure on Para was also against all tions of big conspiracy behind by Chairman of Western as 29 days have passed since them to receive money and sorts of assaults on the local the murder, Ajay raised serious Odisha Development Council December 25. withdraw the case. people and shopkeepers from questions on the role of police (WODC) Kishore Mohanty, Ajay alleged a deal of Rs 50 Complaining of link of the Councillor and supporters in rising crimes in the city. Rengali MLA Ramesh Patua lakh with the police has been politicians in the murder, Ajay who have serious criminal Notably on December 25, and Surendra Sai’s descendent made to let off the BJD demanded a CBI probe to bring records, told Ajay. Para was shot dead near Lal Fakira Sai. The members Councillor in the murder case the truth to light. Ajay who is He further alleged that the Nakachana dwar of Gundicha of the Smruti Sansad also at Jail Chowk of the city was ory of the hero. The speakers More than 1, 000 students since he is instrumental in the a charted accountant explained police have forced his mother Temple at about 8am. organised several cultural garlanded. highlighted the contribution from different schools of the upcoming elections. He further how Para was of very daring to sign on the FIR which is not Following broad light killing programmes in the evening. The district administra- and uniqueness of Sai’s free- city participated in the road alleged that his family is being nature and was vocal against the original complaint lodged by near a busy place, people are At Sambalpur, also pro- tion and the Odisha Sanskrutik dom struggle. march and moved round the repeatedly threatened of serious any misdeeds and wrongdoings her with the Kumbarapada raising questions on the effi- grammes were organised and Samaj jointly organised a meet- A road march was also city. Similarly, a Mashal rally consequence by the criminals, of Councillor Pika Sahu. police station. Bringing allega- cacy Puri police. the statue of Veer Surendra Sai ing in the evening in the mem- organised during the occasion. was organised at Burla. O% 5 )   *%-3 $    12 >$'-$

       )   P Ranchi: The Election % $ Commission of India (ECI) has started preparations for 2019 alleged Patnaik. general elections. The EC is car-  ))    #";"- )- He slammed the State rying out preparations for con- Government for incurring ducting forthcoming elections .. ".# about Rs 92,000 crores, which as per meticulously chalked    that BJD IT wing’s centres is around 21 per cent of the out schedule. would be set up in 30 districts $!#"%#-"/ Gross State Domestic product As the EC conducts the n today’s world, there is of the State. He also inaugu- (GSDP). “The loan burden is a election for world’s largest Ineed for information tech- rated the “Selfie with CM” clear reflection of mismanage- democracy, the election com- nology. When Bijubabu was and “Mo Naveen Mo Ghare” !"&5#+" ment and incapability of the mission staff cascades into a 30 years old he had started the programmes, which would State Government,” alleged Pan-India organization co-opt- Kalinga Award as he believed be launched State-wide. Patnaik. ing nearly 11 million persons at in science, said Chief Minister The logo and badge of IT    He said the total debt bur- state-level. The entire exercise Naveen Patnaik inaugurating wing was also unveiled on the den of the country has reached entails ensuring nearly 11 mil- an IT conclave organised by occasion. BJD IT Cell chief radesh Congress approximately 82 lakh crore. lion personnel at state level, the BJD IT wing her on Amar Patnaik and many stu- PCommittee president The Modi Government has training of polling personnel Wednesday. dent and youth leaders of Niranjan Patnaik on borrowed more than Rs 27 lakh and observers, ensuring polling Patnaik said he was happy BJD were present. Wednesday alleged that Chief crore during the last four-and- infrastructure personnel and Minister Naveen Patnaik and a-half years. The Rafale scam machines across length and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shown the Modi’ breadth of the country. Also EC are always hoodwinking peo- Government’s real face.    Mohanty congratulated the achievement. carries out necessary training ple by announcing schemes He too slammed the Union achievers and emphasized on the He thanked the CUO introducing IT solutions to after schemes without allocat- Government for not creating he Central University of university’s constant endeavour to administration. Especially senior emerging needs, enforcing ing funds. least 2 crore jobs every year as TOrissa (CUO), Koraput, encourage culture and literary officials Prof KC Raut, Dean model code of conducts, inter- “When there is shortage of promised by the BJP in its elec- organised a felicitation ceremony activities by the students in the Academics and Prof BP Rath, alia handling abuse of money funds for the schemes to fulfill tion manifesto. He alleged that for its students. They performed campus. He explained the impor- OSD, examination and students power and freebies in elections minimum needs of the people, both the Governments are col- extremely well in two big events, tance of Ek Bharat Sreshtha Bharat affairs for their valuable contri- as also the menace of paid/spon- both the State and the Central lecting money from various the Ek Bharat Sreshtha Bharat, a as an effort t to learn and respect bution. Saurav Gupta, Assistant sored news.As per EC statistics, Governments are announcing sources and borrowing to woo flagship programme of the culture of other States, besides Professor, Department of nearly 88 crore voters will exer- schemes after schemes to woo the voters. MHRD, where Odisha was paired one’s own. Prof Mohanty encour- Journalism and Mass cise its franchise in more than voters ahead of elections,” with Maharashtra and the Central aged the students to go ahead in Communication and Convener, 10 lakh polling stations spread Zone Inter University their creative pursuit which can Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat and over 4120 assembly constituen- M"$&% $$ Competition, also known as have a positive impact on the soci- Dr Rudrani Mohanty, Lecturer, cies and around 8200 candidates //$'/$$ $&" Youth Fest, organised by ety. Prof Sharat Kumar Palita, Department of Odia Language will be in the fray. Sources said Association of Indian Universities Dean, SBCNR and DSW in his and Literature and Team Leader, that in the election more than $/$)N' $+ and the Sambalpur University. opening note congratulated the CUO team at Youth Fest narrat- 22 lakh ballot units, more than CUO VC Prof Sachidananda CUO community for the fabulous ed their experience. 16 lakh control units "%  . "

 ",   ahead of general elections and and Indian National Lok has apparently based on the num- all castes and communities   also, a referendum on the fielded a low profile candidate, ber of urban-rural voters as ahead of general polls while for Manohar Lal Khattar led Umed Singh Redhu to retain its well as caste equations in the the INLD and its splinter ind bypoll, fought for just Haryana Government before Jind assembly seat. Jind assembly seat. The bye- group JJP, the result would Jnine-month tenure in the the assembly polls due to be Congress’ decision to field election to Jind assembly seat decide their dominance and State Assembly, is not just held later this year. a sitting MLA and a popular Jat was necessitated following the future in the state politics. another election in the Jatland In the high stakes prestige face, Surjewala from Jind, itself demise of Hari Chand Middha The crucial Jind bypoll has of Haryana. Though the local battle, scheduled to be held on signifies how seriously the in August last year. INLD’s come after last month’s issues dominate the election- January 28, the BJP has field- party is taking this bypoll and Hari Chand Middha had rep- Congress’ victory in three eering in Jind, the by-poll out- ed Krishan Middha, son of late hoping for a positive outcome resented the Jind seat for two states in assembly polls and come will have national impact, INLD MLA Hari Chand to send across a message that consecutive terms in 2009 and BJP’s victory in all five mayoral with barely two months left for Middha, Congress’ nominee is it is on comeback trail ahead of 2014. seats in civic polls in Haryana. Lok Sabha polls 2019. sitting MLA from Kaithal, Lok Sabha polls. Surjewala is According to the political Jind, considered the heart The national parties—rul- Randeep Surjewala, Jannayak also in-charge of All India analysts, for the national par- of Haryana’s Jatland, has more ing BJP and its arch rival Janta Party’s candidate is Congress Committee’s (AICC) ties –BJP and Congress— the than 1.7 lakh voters including Congress—have put their best Digvijay Chautala, great grand- communication wing. outcome of keenly watched over 1.07 lakh urban voters foot forward in the Jind bypoll, son of former Deputy Prime On the other hand, the electoral battle could indicate and nearly 62,500 living in vil- deeming it as a “semi-final” Minister Chaudhary Devi Lal BJP’s choice Krishan Middha is the sentiments of voters from lages. ""# $!#%(%$#) *# #%) +,-+./0 $$ 5 % +$   !     %6$   78  "      )   !  !   standing aspirations of the councils in the areas of ,        tribal population in these Mizoram and . There eeping in mind the tribal Northeastern States,” the state- will be a provision for anti-   workers in Kuwait, a state- elhi Metro network’s Kpopulation in the ment read. A Bill in this regard defection too. Meghalaya has ment said. DRithala-Dilshad Garden Northeast ahead of the Lok is expected to be introduced in for the time being kept out of n a move that will benefit The pact is initially valid Red Line will soon be extend- Sabha polls, the NDA the upcoming session of the purview of the provision for Iover 3 lakh Indians, includ- for a period of five years and ed to Ghaziabad’s New Bus Government on Wednesday Parliament, a Home Ministry elected village and municipal ing 90,000 women working in incorporates provision for Adda. The Union Cabinet on took a major decision to grant official said. councils and one-third reser- Kuwait, the Cabinet on automatic renewal. Thursday approved the exten- more power and funds to 10 “This will be a game vations for women. Wednesday approved signing A joint committee will be sion of Delhi Metro corridor autonomous councils in the changer, as it will substantial- The amendments will ful- of an agreement between India set up to follow up the imple- from Dilshad Garden to New region. ly enhance the funds available fil the commitments made and the Gulf country for coop- mentation of this MoU. Bus Adda Ghaziabad. This The Union Cabinet to these local government insti- under tripartite Memorandum eration on recruitment of This will also promote would be the second metro line approved a “landmark” consti- tutions for undertaking devel- of Settlements signed by domestic workers. bilateral cooperation in domes- in Ghaziabad and the first tutional amendment to opment works in these tribal Government of India, govern- The Memorandum of tic workers related matters metro link connecting the inte- increase the powers of the areas,” the official said. ments of Assam and Understanding provides a between the two countries. riors of the city. It will pass autonomous councils in the The proposed amend- Meghalaya, United People’s structured framework for “Around 3,00,000 Indian through Sahibabad Industrial Sixth Schedule areas of the ments provide for elected vil- Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), cooperation on domestic work- domestic workers are deployed Area and is aimed at impacting Northeast. The Finance lage municipal councils, ensur- Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) ers related matters in Kuwait. This includes the nearby residential areas. The stretch also includes an Metro’s Aqua line, is 29.7-km Commission will be mandated ing democracy at the grassroots and Achik National Volunteers’ and provides strengthened safe- around 90,000 female domes- The 9.41-km-long corridor interchange facility. At the long. It has been under con- to recommend devolution of level. The village councils will Council (ANVC). guards for Indian domestic tic workers,” the statement which is entirely elevated, has Mohan Nagar station, people struction since the year 2015 financial resources to them, an be empowered to prepare plans The amendments propose workers including female added. missed several deadlines. The can change for Blue Line. and will benefit people residing official statement said. for economic development and to rename the existing corridor is ready for opera- Ghaziabad Development in Greater Noida by connect- The amendment also pro- social justice including those autonomous councils as Karbi tional. Authority (GDA) wrote to the ing the city’s vast stretches and vides for transfer of addition- related to agriculture, land Anglong Autonomous “The trail run is going on UP government saying that linking it firmly with the al 30 subjects including depart- improvement, implementation Territorial Council (KAATC), "+" *"$  "++!, on this corridor. Not only that, the project was 99% complete national capital. The Aqua line ments of Public Works, Forests, of land reforms, minor irriga- Dima Hasao Autonomous the Noida Metro Aqua line, and that December 25 could be will run from the depot station Public Health Engineering, tion, water management, ani- Territorial Council (DHATC), connecting Noida to Greater a good day for commissioning in Theta, Greater Noida to Health and Family Welfare, mal husbandry, rural electrifi- Garo Hills Autonomous )#$+!$*'" # Noida, will also be thrown of the line. Sector 71, Noida and will cover Urban Development and Food cation, small scale industries Territorial Council (GHATC), open. Prime Minister Narendra The Cabinet has also 21 metro stations. Out of these and Civil Supply to Karbi and social forestry. Khasi Hills Autonomous Modi is expected to flag off approved contribution of 21, 15 metro stations will oper- Anglong Autonomous At least one-third of the Territorial Council (KHATC), $))"**$+"+!'$* trains on both the extended Rs.324.87 crore as central ate from Noida Sector 149 to Territorial Council and Dima seats will be reserved for Jaintia Hills Autonomous Delhi Metro Red line and the financial assistance for exten- Noida Sector 71, passing Hasao Autonomous Territorial women in the village and Territorial Council (JHATC)   approved currency swap facil- Noida Metro Aqua line in the sion at the total completion cost through Sectors 144, 137, 81, 50 Council in Assam. municipal councils in the Sixth and Tripura Tribal Area ity to enable India to provide a coming days,” said the officials of Rs.1,781.21 crore. The rolling etc. and 6 metro stations will “The Cabinet approves Schedule areas of Assam, Autonomous Territorial he Cabinet decided that the prompt response to the current of Ministry of Housing and stock is being provided by operate from Greater Noida, landmark amendment to Mizoram and Tripura and at Council (TTAATC) as the pre- Tnational bench of the request from SAARC member Urban Affairs. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation passing through Delta 1, Alpha Article 280 and Sixth Schedule least two of the nominated sent jurisdiction of these coun- Goods and Services Tax countries for availing the swap The extended corridor of (DMRC) and land has been 1, Alpha 2, Pari Chowk and of the Constitution. The most members in all autonomous cils extend to more than one Appellate Tribunal to be locat- amount exceeding the present Rithala-Dilshad Garden Red provided free of cost by the Knowledge Park 2. According important part of these amend- councils in the North East districts. ed in the capital would have limit prescribed under the Line covers eight metro stations Ghaziabad Development to sources quoted in the report, ments is that these will signif- Sixth Schedule areas resulting There will also be increase one member each from Centre SAARC Swap Framework. The in total - Shaheed Nagar, Raj Authority (GDA),” said officials the final documentation and icantly improve the financial in empowerment of women. in seats in KAATC (from 30 to and States and a President. The Reserve Bank will negotiate the Bagh, Rajendra Nagar, Shyam of Ministry of Housing and inspections would be complet- resources and powers of the There will be State Election 50 seats), DHATC (30 to 40 Tribunal will expedite resolu- operational details bilaterally Park, Mohan Nagar, Arthala, Urban Affairs (MoHUA). ed in three weeks, making it autonomous districts councils Commissions for holding elec- seats), GHATC (30 to 42), tion of disputes under GST with the central banks of the Hindon river and Ghaziabad The other line that will be possible for the inauguration to in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram tions to the autonomous coun- KHATC (30 to 40) and JHATC laws. SAARC countries availing the New Bus Stand metro stations. opened by year-end, Noida take place in December. and Tripura, fulfilling long- cils, village and municipal (30 to 34). This apart, the Cabinet Standby Swap. ,   6 & )  ,/    001  

  Director (Medical Services) Director (Medical services).  &   R(23(4 after the post was upgraded as A human resources sub- he CBI has booked former a temporary measure till committee of the Board of Air TAir India Chairman-cum- August 31, 2009. India in an order dated   Managing Director Arvind It is alleged that Nakhwa September 8, 2010 reverted Jadhav for allegedly constitut- was to be reverted to the post Nakhwa to the post of General olitical parties received ing an illegal panel for making of General Manager (Medical Manager (Medical services) P8721.14 crore funding senior appointments and trans- Services) from September 1, with immediate effect. from unknown sources fers. 2009, but she continued in her “Therefore, the promotion between 2004-05 and 2017-18 Along with Jadhav, the CBI position as Executive Director panel so constituted by Arvind with the BJP and the Congress has also named then Executive in clear violation of the Civil Jadhav...For selecting suitable witnessing maximum income Director (Personnel) LP Aviation Ministry’s directive candidates for promotions to from such sources. More than Nakhwa (now retired) and for- dated March 6, 2009. the post of GM (operations) 50 per cent of the funds nation- mer Additional General The CBI inquiry also found should have been re-constitut- al parties received during the Mangers (Operations) A that Jadhav regularised ed in the wake of reversion of financial year 2017-18 came Kathpalia, Amitabh Singh and Nakhwa in the post of Nakhwa from Executive from “unknown” sources that Rohit Bhasin in its FIR regis- Executive Director (Medical Director(Medical services) to included donations through tered under IPC section relat- to promote officers to the rank Executive Director (operations) Services) with effect from April the rank of General Manager,” electoral bonds and voluntary ed to criminal conspiracy and of General Manager (opera- A Soman and former Executive 1, 2010 without following the it said. The CBI also alleged contributions. provisions of Prevention of tions) in violation of laid down Director (Personnel) LP due procedure, the FIR said. that Nakhwa was not eligible According to Association % The CPI(M), which is also Corruption Act pertaining to procedures. Nakhwa, the FIR said. The Civil Aviation for being a member of the said for Democratic Reforms 0<66. a national party, was not abuse of official position. The three-member panel Nakhwa, who was General Ministry had annulled and promotion panel but Jadhav (ADR), the income of these included in the analysis as its The FIR alleged that Jadhav included then Chief Operating Manager (Medical Service), reversed the irregular appoint- nominated her against the pre- parties from “unknown” <0.;;..< “schedules or annexures were had constituted a panel in 2010 Officer Gustav Baldauf, then was given the rank of Executive ment of Nakhwa as Executive vailing rules and procedure. sources was 689.44 crore, <6.6 unavailable for the financial which is 53 per cent of their 5<50 year 2017-18”. At present, polit- total income. The BJP alone <.<.. ical parties are not required to declared 553.38 crore as its declare the names of individu- ,    !   ,$+ '$!*+2 income from unknown 550* als and organisations giving less sources.. This income of BJP ...< than 20,000 nor of those who forms more than 4 times the 0.50.<. donate via electoral bonds. 9   ! + ! + ! $%$ aggregate of income from <<.;5< While the national parties unknown sources declared by 5005< were brought under the Right    Later, however, Delhi High system has failed. the other five national parties. to Information Act by the CIC Court judge Sanjiv Khanna Healthy discussions take According to it, the total 0;..3 ruling in June 2013, they have ormer Supreme Court and Chief Justice of Karnataka place at the Collegium meet- /$+!$!+ $ " income of BJP, Congress, CPI, still not complied with the FJudge, Justice Madan B High Court Justice Dinesh ings and agreements and dis- BSP, TMC, and NCP in 2017- was 4.5 crore. decision. Lokur Wednesday expressed Maheshwari were elevated as agreements are part of it, he    Kodnani. 18 was 1293.05 crore. The Thirty-six per cent of their The ADR also recom- disappointment over not bring- apex court judges, triggering a said, adding that the discus- A Bench comprising income of these parties from income or 467.13 crore from mended that scrutiny of finan- ing to public domain the public debate on the issue. sions are confidential and trust he Supreme Court on Justices AM Khanwilkar and “unknown” sources was “known” donors, whose details cial documents submitted by December 12 decision of the On the controversy around is the important factor. TTuesday granted regular Ajay Rastogi Tuesday granted 689.44 crore, which is 53 per were available from contribu- the political parties should be apex court’s Collegium on the the purported change in the He advocated time-bound bail to four convicts in the regular bail to four convicts — cent of their total income. tion reports submitted to the conducted annually by a body elevation of judges, which has decision, Justice Lokur said he decisions on the recommen- Naroda Patiya massacre case in Umeshbhai Surabhai Bharwad, Out of the 689.44 crore, Election Commission. approved by CAG and ECI so been at the centre of contro- did not know as to what addi- dations of the Collegium by the Gujarat in which 97 people Rajkumar, Padmendrasinh the share from electoral bonds They got 136.48 crore as to enhance transparency versy. tional documents came after Executive, saying that in the were killed by a mob during the Jaswantsinh Rajput and was 215 crore or 31 per cent, from other known sources, and accountability of political Justice (Retd) Lokur, who his retirement. event of no response from the 2002 riots in the state. Harshad alias Mungda Jila the report said. such as from the sale of assets parties with respect to their demitted office on December Speaking at an interaction government, the recommen- The Gujarat High Court Govind Chhara Parmar. The parties received and publications, membership funding. 30, 2018, was part of the 5- here on ‘State of the Indian dations can be deemed to be had on April 20 last year upheld The top court also granted 354.22 crore or more than 51 fees, bank interest, and party “The national and region- member Collegium delibera- Judiciary’, organised by a law accepted. He said there is a the conviction of 12 out of the interim bail for a period of 19 per cent of the fund from levy, the report said. al political parties must provide tions which had reportedly portal, the former judge how- need to bring some changes in 29 accused who were pro- days to convict unknown sources through vol- According to donation all information under the Right agreed to recommend the ever rubbished the claim of the Collegium system and nounced guilty on various Prakashbhai Sureshbhai untary contributions (below reports (containing details of to Information Act. This will names of Justices Pradeep nepotism in the judiciary. some mechanism has to be charges by the trial court and Rathod (Chhara) to take part 20,000), it said, adding the donations above 20,000), only only strengthen political par- Nandrajog and Rajendra Justice Lokur said he did- there for adhering to time line had acquitted 17 others, includ- in his daughter’s marriage on total income from other mis- 16.80 lakh was given in cash ties, elections and democracy,” Menon to the Supreme Court. n’t think that the Collegium in judicial appointments. ing former BJP minister Maya February 10. cellaneous unknown sources to the national parties. it said. '      5 & 

  ,66. these walls. In this very build- 7!. ing, brave sons of India, n the 122nd birth anniver- Colonel Prem Sahgal, Colonel Osary of Subash Chandra .270950 Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon and Bose celebrated on Wednesday, ;-0.,.0 Major General Shah Nawaz Prime Minister Narendra Modi Khan were put on trial by the inaugurated a museum at the colonial rulers. iconic Red Fort dedicating to artefacts related to Subhash The Prime Minister has the life and his contribution to Chandra Bose and INA. The urged art lovers to visit the India’s freedom struggle. artefacts include wooden chair Drishyakala, which will take The Prime Minister also and sword used by Netaji, people through the finest inaugurated the Yaad-e-Jallian medals, badges, uniforms and aspects of Indian art and cul- Museum on the Jallianwala other artefacts related to INA. ture. There are four historical Bagh and World War I, the In a series of tweets, Prime exhibitions, spanning three Museum on 1857- India’s first Minister said, it was extreme- centuries, with over 450 works war of Independence and ly humbling for him to inau- of art. Drishyakala-Museum on gurate four museums relating Modi also said the works of Indian Art within the Red Fort to India’s rich history and cul- eminent Indian artists like Raja complex. ture. He said the entire complex Ravi Varma, Gurudev Tagore, The Museum on Netaji of museums will be known as Amrita Sher-Gil, Subhash Chandra Bose and Kranti Mandir as a tribute to Abanindranath Tagore, Indian National Army pro- the revolutionary zeal and Nandlal Bose, Gaganendranath vides a detailed account of courage of the great freedom Tagore, Sailoz Mookherjea and Subhash Chandra Bose and the fighters. Jamini Roy are on display at the history of Indian National Modi said museums on exhibition. Modi tweeted that Army, said a statement from Netaji Bose and Azad Hind Gurudev Tagore’s works at )    %      ,   the Union Culture Ministry. Fauj are a key part of Kranti Drishyakala is a treat for art )    %   76 6-   )89) )  - ,  '' :      . &  '   ( It also showcases various Mandir. History echoes from lovers to see. . &  '   ( ""# $!#%(%$#) *# #%) +,-+./0 $$ ? 3    .6   ',7"  Q3  + 8   :   %  - 9   Mumbai: The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) - " %#       has busted an “ISIS-inspired” group, which was planning or the third straight day, mass casualty attacks using poi- Fthree more terrorists were ,  -%  99   $$ sonous chemical mixtures at big killed in north Kashmir’s $"/ gatherings, an official said on Baramulla district on ensions escalated along the Wednesday. Wednesday taking the toll to TLine of Control in Poonch ""$' The ATS has also arrested nine. The terrorists were killed sector late Wednesday evening $'"- eight men and detained a minor in a fierce encounter in Binnar following 'unprovoked' cease- $$$ boy — all suspected members of village where police and secu- fire violation by the Pakistan the group — following search- rity forces launched an opera- army. % &$ es in Thane and Aurangabad tion on specific information on According to ground $"$ over the last two days, he added. movement of terrorists. reports, the firing which start- The arrests have come just laboratory for examination, he Pradesh) and at other big events The three slain terrorists ed from Sonagali around 4.00 days ahead of the Republic Day said. as well," the official said. are believed to be cadre of spokesman said. ly sanitised and cleared of all pm continued till late in the Defence PRO in Jammu, Lt on January 26. "These people had created The chemicals seized from Lashkar-e-Tayyeba (LeT) out- “In the ensuing encounter, the explosive materials if any,” night. Col Devendra Anand said, " The ATS has seized liquids, a terrorist gang inspired by the the group were of experimental fit, two of them suspected to be three terrorists were killed and police spokesman said. The entire stretch between Pakistan army initiated 'unpro- chemical powders, a chemical ISIS called the Ummat E quantities, he said, adding, "We foreigners. the bodies were retrieved from This was the third Balakote and Mankote was voked' ceasefire violation by bottle with "hydrogen peroxide" Mohammadiya and had are also investigating whether Security sources said that a the site of encounter. Their encounter in as many days in activated and witnessed heavy using small arms fire. Pak written on it, six knives, six pen planned terror activities at var- the group had any associates in joint team of army, Police and identities and affiliations are the Valley. The three gunfights exchange of fire. The Indian army also targeted forward drives, six laptops, over 24 ious places," the official said the state or other parts of the CRPF launched a cordon-and- being ascertained,” he said. in south, central and northern army jawans remained in a areas in Mendhar sector by mobile phones, several gad- without elaborating. country." search operation at Binner vil- “Incriminating material parts of Kashmir resulted into state of high alert to prevent shelling with mortars". "The gets, WiFi routers, DVDs, CDs, "The idea was to make Among those arrested was lage on the outskirts of including arms and ammuni- the killing of nine terrorists. On any strike by Border Action Indian army retaliated strong- hard drives, graphics cards, some poisonous mixtures and Mazhar Abdul Rashid Sheikh, Baramulla district on the basis tion was recovered from the site Monday, three terrorists were Team of Pakistan army or fresh ly and effectively", he added. modems and computer RAMs mix those in water or food at the son of Rashid Malbari — a of inputs about the presence of of encounter. Police have regis- killed in an encounter in infiltration bid. In plain areas of Jammu, (random access memory), the places of big events so that peo- underworld criminal and terrorists. tered a case and initiated inves- Hapatnar village of Chrar-e- The local villagers in the especially along the ATS official said. ple consume it," he said. dreaded sharp-shooter of the As the forces zeroed in on tigation in the matter,” he added. Sharief area in central district area also remained closeted International border, the The group, which had engi- The locations where the Dawood Ibrahim gang — the the suspected spot, the hiding “Citizens are requested not Budgam while three more were inside their houses as several counter infiltration grid has neers in its ranks, had planned group had planned the terror ATS official said. Sheikh was terrorists opened fire triggering to venture inside the encounter killed in Shirmal village of mortar shells landed in the been beefed up to prevent any to prepare toxic chemical mix- activities were being ascer- arrested from Aurangabad in off a gunfight. “As the search- zone since such an area can south Kashmir’s Shopian dis- civilian areas close to the line infiltration bid.Small groups of tures and blend those with food tained, he added. central Maharashtra, he added. es were going on, the search prove dangerous due to stray trict on Tuesday. The encoun- of control. Residents in Poonch heavily armed infiltrators were or water at big events to cause "We will verify all the The minor, who was party was fired upon by the ter- explosive materials. People are ters took place ahead of tight claimed the exchange of fire spotted in the areas by the bor- mass casualty, he added. aspects, including (a possible) detained, was aged around 17 rorists. The fire was retaliated requested to cooperate with security arrangements in the along the LoC was intense and der guards close to the All the seized materials attack at the (ongoing) Kumbh and was a student of class 11 leading to a gunfight,” a police police till the area is complete- wake of Republic Day. was audible in Poonch town. International border. were sent to the forensic science Mela (in Prayagraj, Uttar (Science), the official said. PTI +0;"   R   (  )      " 7'6       ) < ) ) , "**"    is obvious that they are very nervous,” as “they know their Aizawl: Thousands of people, Mumbai: The Maharashtra has taken in this regard. day after Amit Shah days are numbered. They are including students, hit the Government has decided to "The MHADA has pre- Acharged the Trinamool politically scared. Their speech- streets across different places in reserve 50 per cent residences pared a scheme for residences of Congress with unleashing syn- es are low on facts and poor in Mizoram on Wednesday to for members of the ‘Mantralaya journalists. It has been decided dicate raj in Bengal and State.” protest against the Citizenship Aani Vidhimandal Vartahar that members of the Mantralaya promised to clear the province Shah had on Tuesday told (Amendment) Bill. Sangh’ in Mumbai under a Aani Vidhimandal Vartahar of illegal cross-border infiltra- a rally in Malda that Effigies of Prime Minister housing scheme of the Sangh will have 50 per cent tors once it came to power, the “Trinamool Congress needs to Narendra Modi and Union MHADA, Chief Minister reservation in it. State ruling outfit hit back be uprooted from this State so Home Minister Rajnath Singh Devendra Fadnavis announced "Location has been finalised calling the BJP president an that its syndicate tax raj can be were torched, as protesters on Wednesday. and the process concerned will empty vessel whose party had ended.” Blowing the BJP’s elec- took out rallies from here, Fadnavis made the remarks be completed in a month," he failed to keep its earlier promis- tions bugle he vowed to throw seven district headquarters and here at an award function, when added. es like repatriating black money out all infiltrators from Bengal. at over 50 other places. he conferred lifetime achieve- Fadnavis also hailed 93- and crediting 15 lakh each in “If we come to power we can Raising slogans and carry- ment award to veteran journal- year-old Randive, who had the citizens’ bank accounts. assure you that the BJP will ing placards, the agitators ist Dinu Randive among others. started his journalistic career in While TMC Rajya Sabha make Bengal infiltrator-free.” demanded the resignation of The Maharashtra Housing 1956. MP Derek O’ Brien called the Reacting to Shah’s state- the PM and the Home and Area Development Randive also participated in BJP a mad outfit, speaking out ments O’Brien tweeted, the Minister, alleging that the con- Authority (MHADA) is a State- the freedom struggle, the of nervousness and despera- BJP did not understand the troversial bill will endanger run agency. Samyukta Maharashtra agita- tion, senior leader and State ethos of India and Bengal. the very existence of the Mizos. Speaking at the event, tion and the Goa liberation Minister Partho Chatterjee “They are heading towards a The rally was organised by Fadnavis said the Government movement. called Shah an empty vessel big zero,” he said adding “some the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) or has tried to give "stability" to the Award winners in other who was only capable of mak- are saying they are desperate, Mizo students federation, fourth pillar of democracy, the categories included Vishwas ing large noises. some are saying they have which had also organised an media, in the past four years and Waghmode, Mahesh Tiwari Referring to Shah’s speech gone mad … or is it a combi- 11-hour, state-wide bandh on listed decisions his dispensation and Prajakta Pol. PTI &   )      3)  ?0/@   '   ( in a Malda rally O’Brien said “it nation of both?” January 8. PTI - 660 36 *66  3 ' 2:*&   +"+'!"#"%!7! ;  ..!++""")+&/$+!*  %    

Bengaluru: Karnataka Home "There was inquiry...I'm Kumar confirmed that the then Jaipur: Lashing out at the Chhattisgarh," Gehlot said, in his Minister MB Patil on Friday holding discussions.Officially DIG (Prisons) D Roopa's Opposition BJP on the issue of reply to the debate on the said he was yet to be briefed on I'm yet to be briefed on it. I can- claims in July 2017that Sasikala cows, Rajasthan chief minister Governor's speech in the the report of an enquiry com- not act on media reports. was given preferential treat- Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday Assembly. He said the Hindu mittee that went into charges of Ihave taken cognisance of ment and a separate kitchen said 74,016 cows had died in community had realised the preferential treatment to oust- media reports. I will discuss functioned for her at the Hingonia gaushala in Jaipur BJP raises the issue of Ram tem- ed AIADMK leader V K withour department officials Parappana Agrahara during the previous ple ahead of elections. Sasikala at the prison here and and whatever is needed will be CentralJailhere, RTI activist Government's five year rule. The chief minister targeted would take action afterdiscus- done. What is the need to pro- Narasimha Murthy had recent- He accused the BJP of call- the former Vasundhara Raje sions with department offi- tect anybody," he added. ly said. ing the Congress a party of Government "for weakening cials. An RTI query revealed Kumar had submitted his Muslims but stated the Congress schemes like free medicines Patil, who took over as that Sasikala was given special report to the Government on had won elections in the 'cow which were initiated by the ear- Home Minister after the treatment in a prison here, November 17, 2017, but its belt' of Rajasthan, Madhya lier Congress Government" and Cabinet rejig on December 22, where she is serving impris- contents were not made public. Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. said his Government will not asserted that nobody was above onment in a corruption case, Asked if action would be "Politics was done in the discontinue any public welfare the law andthere was no need according to the report by an taken based on thereport, Patil name of cows. As many as scheme. He said the public gave to protect anybody. inquiry committee that went said "definitely...I have not 74,016 cows died in Hingonia huge mandate to the BJP in 2013 "It has come to my notice into the allegations by a senior been officially briefed about it... gaushala in five years. Congress Assembly elections but the through media reports about police official, I have to ascertain about it as was called the party of Muslims Vasundhara Raje Government RTI... Nobody is above the The 295-page report by the HomeMinister and will but the party won elections in wasted five years and gave mis- ) A#  9#: B0          )  law..." he told reporters here. retired IAS officer Vinay act accordingly." PTI Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and rule to the public. PTI  ))    9) ) :,  '   ( 7$   6    3 %    

-", 11 mortality ratio was 111.1 for marriages in our district and said Ramesh, a lawyer-turned-  the year 2017-2018.We brought legal actions were initiated. All girl child activist. it down to 54.36 by 2018 to the children secured are being One of the private colleges iruvannamalai, one of the 2019,” Kandasamy told The given training, counselling and in the district came forward to Tmost backward districts in Pioneer on the eve of his depar- career guidance,” he said. implement the “Role Reversal Tamil Nadu, is undergoing a ture to New Delhi where he is A simple but majestic event Activity” suggested by silent transformation, thanks to being honoured on Thursday held at the initiative of Kandasamy. An equal number innovative and well-conceived by the Prime Minister. Kandasamy turnd out to be the of boys and girls were selected programmes and schemes Along with the MMR, game changer in the attitude of for the mission. For one day, worked out by the District Kandasamy succeeded in women and men towards girl they had the roles reversed. Collector. bringing down the infant mor- child. “All rural women took a Boys became home makers “The district was known as tality rate which stood at 11.9 pledge by holding burning while the girls had fun. home to Lord Annamalai in 2018. “This is lower than the camphor that they would not We cooked and cleaned Temple and the ashram of State average of 17. But we are marry off their kids below the and served them food of their Ramana Maharshi. Other than working to bring it down to age of 18. This has paid rich choices. And the girls had fun these two unique institutions, zero. There are many factors for dividends,” said Kandasamy. playing games, dance, chit- Tiruvannamalai was known this phenomenon and this Vijayasree Ramesh, a social chat, drive a battery operated only for child marriages, foeti- needs multi-pronged strategy,” activist from Chennai is opti- car. It was a different experi- cide, illegal termination of   )  )    & 3 )       said the district collector. mistic about the future of ence and our perspective about pregnancy and malnutrition,”    />   ) )    />   Since early marriages and Thiruvanamalai. “The collector women got changed,” said said Kattumannarkoil Kannan, teenage pregnancy are the root has taken the women commu- Arun, one of the students who vice president, Cauvery Delta worth mentioning and this Tiruvannamalai. All these could He was greeted by unprece- they knew life of girls would be cause of the higher order birth, nity into confidence and he took part in this mission. Farmers Welfare Association, resulted in many poor men turn out to be old stories as the dented problems crying for a horrid affair. Kandasamy and his team have himself has become a role These are few of the inno- Tamil Nadu. opting to work as illegal wood district in making big strides drastic solutions. Quacks oper- “Infanticide, school drop- decided to eradicate child mar- model in driving home the les- vations being implemented by Being one of the most rain cutters in the Seshachalam thanks to K S Kandasamy, the ated in various parts of outs, child marriages, malnu- riages. “During 2017-2018 we son that women should be Kandasamy and team. He is deficit regions in the State, Forests of neighbouring Andhra district collector. Tiruvannamalai performing trition, lower educational sta- had stopped 168 child mar- respected. He had integrated confident that by the time he Tiruvannamalai’s contribution Pradesh. Most of the wood cut- Since the day he took over selective abortion of female tus, high maternal mortality riages. And during the current schemes lile Beti Bachao Beto has to move out, an irreversible to the State economy was neg- ters allegedly killed in “encoun- as collector in September 2017, children. Women were afraid of rates, were some of the issues year and up to December 2018 Padhao with the local issues process of change would have ligible. There are no industries ters” inside the forest were from Kandasamy went into action. delivering female children as haunting us. The maternal we have stopped 166 child and this has paid good results,” set in Tiruvannamalai. ""# $!#%(%$#) *# #%) +,-+./0 $$ =     '7'  !  R     ""  in the electoral fortune of the BSP former MP refusing to to unseat Narendra Modi and "  < R  %  Congress has brought a new be identified said, “The SP-BSP the BJP at the Centre. There is hope for those SP and BSP leaders should have made efforts this fear amongst Muslims that    leaders who were at the dead for the honourable accommo- Mayawati could switch sides  "  2% people, while two suspects are is going in a right direction.” end of their political career dation of the Congress in the after the elections if she is not    at large. When asked whether she because of the alliance of the alliance’’. He said this would in a powerful position. This Police have claimed that a believed that there were polit-    two parties. Now they have the have sealed the fate of the BJP assumption that Muslims will lain journalist Gauri right wing criminal syndicate, ical motives behind the option of knocking at the door and the tally of the ruling party vote only for the alliance is SLankesh’s sister Kavita which killed the left leaning claims, she said, “I guess so. It’s    of the Congress,’’ said a politi- at the Centre could have been somehow misplaced.” Lankesh has rubbished the journalist Lankesh, was a fake news.I don’t need to go cal an analyst. reduced to a single digit. UP Congress general sec- claim made by a US-based inspired by the literature into it.” “Entry of Priyanka Gandhi “If 2017 UP Assembly retary Onkar Nath Singh said, self-styled cyber expert and brought out by a right wing The Election Commission     could be setback for the election is the benchmark, then “All sections of the society are hacker that Lankesh was killed organisation Sanatan Sanstha has filed a complaint with the Samajwadi Party-Bahujan the alliance plus Congress looking at the Congress as a because she was planning to and assassinated her for being Delhi Police asking it to reg- ith the euphoria gener- of the fledgling alliance. The Samaj Party alliance. The would have secured 52.08% possible alternative on seats write an article on the hacking ‘Durjan’ (evil person), as men- ister an FIR against Syed Wated by the alliance fol- move has come as a setback for strategist of the SP-BSP were vote share as compared to that will be contested by BSP of Electronic Voting Machines tioned in the book. Shuja, who at a press confer- lowed by the mega meet of the SP-BSP alliance as it has cre- confident that there will be 39.67% of the BJP.” said the BSP and SP. If they feel the Congress (EVMs). However, adding an out- ence in London on Monday Opposition leaders at Kolkata, ated fresh avenues for the direct fight with the BJP, now leader. is in a strong position, they “I am aware of it and I landish twist to the story, the claimed EVMs can be hacked, the Samajwadi party and the prospective Lok Sabha candi- the electoral battle is likely to Political observers say that could end up voting for the think it is completely false. I man identified as Syed Shuja and the 2014 Lok Sabha elec- Bahujan Samaj Party are grap- dates of both SP and BSP but be triangular which may ben- voters, particularly Muslims, Congress instead of the don’t think it is true at all. I had said he had met Lankesh tions were rigged. pling with the ‘real politik’ of denied opportunity to contest as efit the BJP’’, said the Rajya have not forgotten Mayawati’s alliance.” don’t know why it was said like and wanted the article on EVM In its complaint, the poll seat sharing. Both the parties both the parties have shared 38 Sabha MP of the Samajwadi decision to take the BJP’s sup- The last time the SP and this. I don’t believe my sister to be published in her weekly panel asked the police to inves- are also grappling with the seats each and rest for the small party. He added, “The forceful port to form the Government BSP had joined hands was for was targeting for that at all,” when the assassination hap- tigate the matter “promptly” for dissidence as many aspirants parties. The SP, BSP appeared entry of the Congress could in Lucknow in 1995, and later the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Kavita Lankesh said. pened. violation of certain sections of will not be able to contest the over confident of their electoral also create dilemma for the in 1997 and 2002. They say elections in 1993, when the BJP Lankesh was shot dead on Kavita said, “The murder the Indian Penal Code dealing election following the alliance. arithmetic comprising of the SC, Muslim voters and providing these voters will not rule out was riding the Hindutva wave September 5, 2017 evening was a political conspiracy but with spreading rumour to The entry of Priyanka OBCs and minorities. credible alternative to the rebels the possibility of this happen- after the demolition of the outside her house. I don’t believe in this kind of alarm and “create fear” in the Gandhi has added to the woes “The likely improvement of SP, BSP and the BJP’’. ing again if the Opposition fails Babri Masjid the previous year. Police have arrested 16 twist. So far, the investigation minds of the public. /7 %    R ) )   Q !R(/        $    4;$R!     (         told reporters.      mid the row over a self- He was talking to reporters     Taking a swipe at the opposi- Astyled expert alleging that ihar Chief Minister Nitish here after paying tributes to tion rally convened by the eputy Chief Minister of EVMs could be tampered with, BKumar on Wednesday nationalist leader Netaji day after BJP president Trinamool Congress supremo DRajasthan Sachin Pilot on Union Minister Nirmala defended Electronic Voting Subhash Chandra Bose on his AAmit Shah ridiculed the in Kolkata last Saturday, Shah Wednesday said Priyanka Sitharaman on Wednesday hit Machines (EVMs), saying it 122nd birth anniversary in the Opposition’s bid to forge a said bringing in 20-25 leaders Gandhi’s appointment as AICC out at the Congress for joining was “perfectly fine” and sug- state capital. grand alliance, Chief Minister on one stage would not serve general secretary for UP East hands with elements in a for- gested that there will not be any The incidents of bogus Mamata Banerjee on any purpose as Narendra Modi will inspire party workers eign country who claimed that problem if voter verifiable voting and booth capturing Wednesday said those who will become prime minister across the country. electronic voting machines paper audit trails (VVPAT) used to be witnessed during want to divide the country into again. “It is a welcome develop- could be hacked. are made available at every voting through ballot paper pieces cannot be called nation- He had also described ment. This will boost party She dared the Congress to polling stations. but things have improved with al leaders. Speaking at an event TMC government as “facilita- workers across the country. It step down from power in Amid raging debate over the introduction of EVMs here to celebrate the 122nd tors of murders” and made has been a long standing Madhya Pradesh where assem- “The Congress party won EVMs, which Opposition lead- and the system would further birth anniversary of Netaji serious corruption charges demand of the workers to give bly elections were held recent- the Madhya Pradesh, ers have been critical of, Kumar improve with the introduction Subhas Chandra Bose, Banerjee against it. TMC had organised her (Priyanka) an official role. ly. Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan said he was not in agreement EVM is very clear. EVMs are of VVPAT, Kumar, who is said “we will be successful only a mega rally at Brigade Parade “Until now, she chose to A self-styled cyber expert Assembly elections only with the things said. perfectly fine. There will not also JD(U) national presi- when we are together”. ground in Kolkata on Saturday restrict herself to campaigning had days ago claimed that through the Electronic Voting In an apparent dig at the be any problem if VVPAT is dent, said. “Such persons are leaders last in which over two dozen in Amethi and Raebareli but EVMs could be hacked and Machine,” she said and blamed Congress, which is among made available at every Kumar said voters’ slip of only a section of people of leaders of as many 22 anti-BJP now as a general secretary, she alleged that the 2014 general the Rahul Gandhi-led party for opposition parties who are polling stations. I do not must be distributed in every the country,” Banerjee said in parties had given a call to oust will strengthen the party’s Lok elections were rigged. changing stand on EVMs criticising EVMs, Kumar asked agree with things which are household beside taking the an apparent dig at the BJP, Modi from power in the gen- Sabha campaign in the next To a question on Tamil according to their convenience. “during whose time the EVM being said about EVM. In my receiving from the families in without naming the saffron eral elections. three months,” he said. Nadu Congress demanding an The Congress party should system was introduced?” view, EVM has strengthened which voters’ slips have been party or any of its leaders. Stating that Netaji had Pilot said her new official inquriy into claims that EVMs say they will step down from “My stand on the use of people’s right to vote,” Kumar distributed. “Those who want to divide the taken people from all commu- role will make a huge differ- could be hacked following a government in Madhya country into pieces cannot be nities and races together, from ence. “Today we understand hackathon in London recently, Pradesh since they won the national leaders,” she added. the Hills to those in every India is going through a very she told reporters here that “if polls through the EVMs. Kickstarting the party’s other part of the country in challenging time and people are they win, EVM is working “They should say that there Lok Sabha poll campaign in forming the Indian National looking at the Congress to properly, if they lose EVMs do should be some problem with from a rally at Army (INA), Banerjee said he give an alternative and we need not function properly, and that the EVMs and that was why Malda, Shah Tuesday scoffed at talked of “togetherness and to really get our act together too in a foreign country.” they won....otherwise they the efforts by opposition par- unity of all people of the coun- and give a very charged cam- The Defence Minister should say that they themselves ties to forge a grand alliance, try”. She said Mahatma Gandhi, paign...” said the Deputy Chief attacked the Congress for what manipulated the machines for saying it is driven by the “greed Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Minister of Rajasthan. she termed pursuing the path their victory,” she said. for power” and with nine and Babasaheb Ambedkar were Pilot’s boss, Ashok Gehlot of weakening democracy. “This She queried if the Congress potential prime ministerial great national leaders as they has also welcomed the is an effort by the Congress to manipulated EVMs for their candidates in their ranks. stood for the good of all. announcement. weaken democracy.” victories in the past. = $/,  $       6 $*   /# !     deal,” he said.      “JPC is a parliamentary PI leader D Raja on instrument and Parliament is man was arrested for CWednesday reiterated his supreme in our democracy. If Aallegedly impersonating as party’s demand for a JPC probe there is nothing (wrong) they an official of the Prime Minister’s into the Rafale deal, asking why can very well accept JPC. Why Office (PMO), according to a the NDA Government is are they afraid of it,” he told statement issued by the Uttar ‘afraid’ of facing the Joint PTI. Raja’s remarks came in Pradesh Police’s Special Task Parliamentary Committe if response to Sitharaman once Force (STF) here on Wednesday. there was no wrongdoing in the again ruling out a JPC probe Acting on a tip-off, the STF Indo-French pact. into the Rafale deal on arrested Naresh Rai from The CPI national secretary Wednesday. Jiamau locality here on urged PMNarendra Modi to On the demand for a JPC Tuesday, it said. “tell the truth,” on the matter. probe into the Rafale deal The STF had received a “Neither the Defence Minister while speaking to reporters complaint that Rai used to call (Nirmala Sitharaman) nor the here Wednesday, Sitharaman bureaucrats posing as a PMO External Affairs Minister had said “it is not needed.” official and ask them to give (Sushma Swaraj) was involved Unlike the 2G issue, no insti- contracts and jobs to some peo- when the deal was clinched. It tution like the Comptroller ple, it said, adding that he was the Prime Minister, the and Auditor General or even used to take money for this. An Prime Minister alone who took the Supreme Court said any- SUV was also seized, the state- the decision and decided the thing against Rafale, she noted. ment added. (&<,.8      

   debated over their status. Belwa said. “The Border Security Force The 31 Rohingya Muslims, he BSF and the State police (BSF) and the state police have who were holed up in no-man’s Thave increased vigilance been put on alert to ensure that land since January 18, have along India-Bangladesh border no new Rohingya Muslims been handed over to Tripura to check infiltration of enter into our territory through Police by the BSF after talks Rohingya Muslims, Director the India-Bangla international with Border Guards General of Police (DGP) Akhil border,” Shukla said. Bangladesh (BGB) failed. Kumar Shukla said on Tripura shares 856-km- They underwent a medical Wednesday, two days after 30 long border with Bangladesh. check-up and were later pro- refugees were apprehended at C L Belwa, the deputy inspec- duced before a court in West Churaibari in Assam. tor general of BSF (Tripura Tripura district which sent The immigrants, including Frontier), said Rohingyas make them to 14-day judicial custody 12 children, were on their way their way to India through Tuesday. to Guwahati from Agartala in different routes in the east and More than 700,000 a bus Monday, when the Assam then move to other parts of the Rohingya Muslims fled Police held them at Churaibari country for job and livelihood. Myanmar’s Rakhine state to in Assam’s Karimganj district, The refugees, who were neighbouring Bangladesh since about 200 km from here. apprehended at Churaibari on August 2017 after a military They were sent to jail by a Tuesday, had actually entered crackdown, triggering a mas- district court Tuesday. Last India through Assam, he said. sive refugee crisis. week, 31 Rohingyas were holed “They had come to Tripura In October 2017, the up behind the barbed wire to work in brick kilns, but their Ministry of Home Affairs had fencing along the Bangladesh livelihood issues were not urged all states to take imme- boundary in Tripura, as the solved here so they were diate steps to identify and border guards of both sides returning to Assam again,” monitor Rohingya immigrants. 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In an age of mod- )   2(/    (           "+%!-."/&"/+%$$#!$."%!"% 5-!"&-+ &!!-.+".!" -%5#."&..#"+ -!%%#5+ ern scientific technology and #       6           6S    !""5)&#-%!5 +&+!$$.)#'( "-#-!" .%!"%!).".%!"!)%&"$.-(5%5""-#+C5-< new inventions, it is surprising .!& ..--5 .+&", %"/5#+ -+ &#< .!"-&!5..NK$$#$ O#)"( that people are crying foul over = !  /7/    (        #    .  .! ,#". .  <-.& -+ 5& % %.!# 0.7.$ the use of Electronic Voting   :   9    6           >   Sir — This refers to the editorial, "+#.'"/$#!), "/"%.#! ".+ (  Machines (EVM) in elections. ?        @  )         ( “Didi’s headline act” (January 21). India should not in any way get                    321 The prime objective of Opposition back to Stone Age practices just parties, especially West Bengal the Prime Minister will, undoubt- abilities. Except for Banerjee, no    because a few modern scientif-           /2/ @          Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, edly, be an insurmountable prob- leader has the ability, skill and dex- ic devices are faulty. EVMs have      /. #  -.              appears to be to defeat the BJP and lem for them. The winning of a terity to be the Prime Minister. But come here to stay and have      )  4    8/    #-.  5     Prime Minister Modi in particu- majority of MPs in the Lok Sabha Banerjee is temperamentally emo- Sir — Making biographical films saved us from the Herculean lar. It is an undisputed fact that poll by any party may not be a cri- tional and not fundamentally ratio- on politicians can hardly portray task of manual counting. )   /82        /(/ # ) S   regional parties have no specific teria to decide who will clinch the nal. Her tempestuous attitude and an impartial picture of their Srinivas   #      6  5     + S    ( policy, programme or an ideology top post. Regional parties will outlook may not appeal to all lives. For personal benefits, Via email             )     for the development of the nation. ultimately look for a remarkable regional parties. entertainment and commercial Even if the mahagathbandhan personality, who enjoys populari- Nimai Charan Swain objectives, the real story gets    <        +          is voted to power, the selection of ty and has adroit administrative Bhubaneswar twisted and hard realities are 05.0@36<6 ""# $!#%(%$#) *# #%) +,-+./0 $ B 0%$!*)!""0 .  -30 $ (!+" /  -3 /    2"112     > -% #B %  , %  #  $*% %?#11# - * %#  "   *11! "  -C  , % %$  *#112"121 ,  # "1C21" '""/!$)#%"#-! "+.!5/""/ L *%  L!  -  !$. &"K-,!-.5#!5 +.5#"$/"-."".!  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As an Attorney with long years of passionate advocacy             #    of this important socio-cultural and legal issue, this #         #        writer has been particularly focussed on issues of           95     @ domestic violence and abuse in the diasporic            #   O    Indian/South Asian families in the US. Anecdotal        $ O  95    experience suggests that the problem exists in a              /<   significant way among the large expatriate Indian #               population around the world as well but does not      95 %  S        5  often get the attention it so urgently demands. )  %     !     %   Just as #MeToo, fuelled by extraordinary      = 1/ -./0 --7 C281   D   ( courage and conviction of women, who were silenced and oppressed for decades, as well as aided  S 3.<   # 27 C/32   D  //7 C-7-   D by the power and reach of social media, has become            %     # a global force to reckon with, there is a need for           > 7 -./0    a scaleable movement on this issue. One is con-  82  12     S       scious that South Asian women, trapped in vio- nities, a fact sheet released by the Asian Pacific Greater Boston (Raj and Silverman Study), Seeking help  %    #          lent and abusive domestic situations, may find it Institute on gender-based violence is quite instruc- found that 42 per cent of the participants • The Raj and Silverman Study found that 11          -/ -./0   hard to make their case on social media but it is tive. Here are some of their findings: reported that they had been physically and/or sex- per cent of South Asian women reporting intimate    #           a tool that ought to be employed to network, put Domestic violence: ually abused in some way by their current male partner violence indicated receiving counseling 95      L7..     -3..   abusive spouses and families on immediate notice • In a study of 208 South Asian women recruit- partners in their lifetime; 36.9 per cent reported support services for domestic abuse. Only three          (7 //    and end it once and for all. ed through community outreach in the Greater having been victimised in the past year. Around per cent of the abused South Asian women in the  #  -../             The case of Indian and South Asian women, Boston area, 21 per cent reported having experi- 30 per cent reported having experienced partners study ever obtained a restraining order against an who marry Indian/South Asian men living in the enced physical and/or sexual abuse at the hands ‘physical abuse and 18.8 per cent reported hav- abusive partner. This rate is substantially lower than )       #  =  -./0     US and end up in violent or abusive domestic sit- of their intimate partner; 15 per cent reported such ing experienced partners‘ sexual abuse. About 65.2 that reported in a study of women in             uations, is unique for several reasons. Perhaps the experience during the previous year. (Intimate part- per cent of the women reporting physical abuse Massachusetts, in which over 33 per cent of the             @ most important one is that many of them are either ner violence associated with poor health outcomes also reported sexual abuse. Sixteen per cent women, who reported intimate partner violence         %  S   completely unprepared or ill-prepared to deal with in US South Asian women). reported injury or the need for medical services in the past five years, obtained a restraining order. #            ( it because they find themselves in a wholly new • In a face-to-face interview study of 1,577 as a result of a partner’s violence. Women, who Seeking help from family members       *      #   ( socio-cultural milieu in a country some 10,000 Asians recruited from Asian organisations and reported intimate partner violence, were more • In a study of 62 battered women (20 African S         -. -./0    miles away from India and other South Asian gathering places in the greater Houston area in likely than those who did not report violence to American, 22 Hispanic, and 20 South Asian), <...          #   nations. Many fall into such relationships even Texas, 20 per cent of the Indian respondents (154 indicate that they had experienced “poor phys- South Asian women were more likely to seek help        #S       before they have had the time to familiarise them- male and female) reported experiencing at least ical health in seven or more of the last 30 days” from family members. South Asian women were          = /2     selves with their immediate surroundings, let alone one form of intimate partner violence based on (20 per cent vs seven per cent), “depression [in] significantly more likely to be advised by family social and legal services being available to them. the eight-item Conflict Tactics Scale, ranging from seven or more of the last 30 days” (32 per cent members “to stay in the marriage” than other       95    S       Overarching their rather harrowing lives is the “thrown objects at the respondent” to “used a knife vs 10 per cent), “anxiety [in] seven or more of the groups of women. (Social support and disclosure    #     ,;     ( fear of social stigma. More often than not, they are or gun on the respondent” during the previous year. last 30 days” (34 per cent vs 20 per cent) and “sui- of abuse: Comparing South Asian, African          ,     %   told stories of how a wonderful life awaits them (A prevalence study on partner abuse in six Asian cidal ideation during the last year” (16 per cent American, and Hispanic battered women).     $     % in America, the world’s richest country, which American ethnic groups in the USA) vs three per cent). No significant difference was According to estimates, two out of five South :     #          $S would be a dramatic improvement for them, com- • A study on life course experiences of inti- found in the prevalence of domestic violence Asian women report domestic violence, which is %             pared to what they experience in India. With this mate partner violence and help-seeking (lifecourse between arranged marriages and non-arranged much higher than the general US population (28                  as the backdrop, to find oneself in an abusive rela- IPV and help-seeking study), which assessed expe- marriages. (Intimate partner violence against South per cent according to UNICEF, 2000). These sta-           95     ( tionship so far away from familiar surroundings, riences of IPV among 56 Indian and Pakistani Asian women in greater Boston) tistics tell only a fraction of the story. They tell you                 makes things much harder for them. The conse- abused women (and 87 Filipina women) aged 18- Abuse by in-laws how many women had the courage to report abuse %                quence is that many of them choose to endure 60 recruited via various community outreach • Of a convenience sample of 169 South Asian or call for help. How many more are silent, ter- abuse rather than upset the rhythm of their lives. methods in the San Francisco Bay Area, found that women, who were married at the time of the sur- rorised, obedient to the abuser and isolated in an #               M(%  This writer’s extensive engagement with the 96 per cent of Indian and Pakistani victims report- vey, six per cent reported having experienced emo- abusive situation we do not know. The numbers ,   B >, ;           95 women trapped in abusive relationships reveals that ed having experienced physical violence by an inti- tional abuse by in-laws. The proportion of of those, who do not call for help, too are not :      95 :       one common feeling among them is one of utter mate partner. About 50 per cent of Indian and women, who reported emotional abuse by in-laws, known because they do not recognise the situa-         -./0        helplessness, exacerbated by what society back Pakistani victims reported having experienced was higher among those reporting partners’ vio- tion is abusive or they do not know their legal      :        home might say about their failure to make their stalking by an intimate partner. And 64 per cent lence in their current relationship (15 per cent) than rights. All we know is that domestic violence in      %;   -./0 > S  marriages work. The writer also found that a major- of Indian and Pakistani victims reported having those who did not report such violence (three per South Asian community “is seriously under-report-      > @         ( ity of these women would not only muster enough experienced sexual violence by an intimate part- cent). (Victims of intimate partner violence more ed because we have seen many women who never     /..           5   courage to speak out but even take legal action if ner. Indian and Pakistani victims born in the US, likely to report abuse from in-laws). get as far as the formal institutions.” (Preisser, 1999). C 5D S           they had a helping hand either from individual or those who had immigrated to America pre-ado- • In a telephonic interview survey of a random However, because of the state of the current        attorneys like the writer herself or legal aid groups. lescence (1.5+ generations), were more likely to sample of Gujarati adults aged between 18 and 64 law, both in terms of immigration policy and in Although there have been no national or state- experience all three forms of IPV — physical vio- years, seven per cent of the female respondents terms of where we are with international agree- @      #   J # wide studies of Indian/South Asian women and lence, sexual assault and stalking, compared to reported that in-laws had called them names. (The ments between the US and India, in too many cases               O  domestic violence in the US, there is reason to those born outside the US and those who immi- Shanti Project, Baseline Community-Wide Survey. this writer’s hands are tied. Much more should be          O      believe that this is a growing problem. Indian grated post-adolescence. Younger Indian and Unpublished raw data). done than simply answering their calls and do what    /778  -../ )      ( Americans are a reasonably large group of peo- Pakistani victims were more likely to experience Domestic violence-related homicide can be done to counsel, educate and help them                ple. According to the US Census Bureau’s 2015 stalking by intimate partners compared to their • A report on 160 US domestic violence relat- negotiate laws that too often keep them in 6             95  American Community Survey, there are 3,982,398 older counterparts. (Lifecourse Experiences of ed homicides in Asian families based on newspa- unhealthy situations or separate them from their    $   *       multi-race, multi-ethnic and single-race Asian Intimate Partner Violence and Help-Seeking among per clippings and information from advocates for own children. Ultimately, the laws need to accom- ($   >  -< -..7 P)   %    Indians, of which 3,699,957 are single race. While Filipina, Indian, and Pakistani Women: Implications a six-year period from 2000–2005 found that 30 modate these special cases. The awareness must   # O    (N       O Indian Americans barely constitute about one per for Justice System Responses). of 158 (19 per cent) victims with known ethnici- spread to citizens of the US so that we can all make                cent of the US population, because of their broad • A study of 160 South Asian women (who ties were South Asian. And 32 of 122 (26 per cent) a concerted effort to relieve the suffering of some economic success, they are a force to reckon with were married or in a heterosexual relationship), perpetrators with known ethnicities were South of our most vulnerable residents.        Q far beyond their numbers. In terms of domestic recruited through community outreach methods Asian. (Shattered Lives: Homicides, Domestic (The writer is Attorney at law, Supreme Court              and sexual violence among South Asian commu- such as flyers, snowball sampling and referrals in Violence and Asian Families). of the United States of America)    R "%     3                                        E           

their cities and urban spaces, India and 2016, forest cover reduced from due to usage and evaporation. species of vegetation, which play a piv- scarcity. Keeping these aspects in is tracking backwards and losing its 85 per cent to 55 per cent. Around 2,309 million cubic metres otal role in enhancing the water reten- mind and for the best interests of the green cover and natural sanctuaries Additionally, land use pattern in of water is required to meet demands tion capability of the catchment area. Western Ghats, a United Nations for its flora and fauna. The Western the region also underwent changes of society and livestock in the region, This levelling of the forests for Educational, Scientific and Cultural Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot known during 1980-2000 due to develop- while around 4,700 million cubic dams and other development activ- Organisation (UNESCO) recognised  "1  for its rich ecology, natural forest sys- mental projects such as the building metres are required to maintain ities maybe touted as development World Heritage Site, the Government %"    , tems and perennial rivers, are slow- of dams on the river Kali, Kaiga ecosystems and the aquatic life. but it is a skewed progress at best agencies must establish better man-   61 ly but steadily falling prey to large- nuclear plant and Dandeli paper An analysis in the report also since it ensures the best interests of agement and conservation strategies ! .% ".#$#"% opulation pressures, hunger for scale human activities that are now mill. The paper mill establishment showed that although the Kali river only a certain section of society. to maintain the forest cover and take ,#).-#-,%.!$ land and prime real estate have beginning to erode the ecosystem of itself led to large-scale conversion of has sufficient water supply and Indigenous population or the local immediate measures to preserve the !#")".-%!! -K Pall made many a nature hotspot this central region of the country. forests to crops. These developments perennial streams in the Ghats and people are paying a steep price as exclusivity of the flora and fauna of $#!).%"/.! disappear over the last decade. These The study sharply focusses on are not only sad but also irreversible. coastal area, regions that lie in plain they not only lose the habitat but also the region. permanent losses of biodiversity the Kali river that originates in The study also noted that forests had lands with a higher degree of agri- their income and livelihood. The role that the National Green +)"-.#.!"(! .%"- hotspots would seem insignificant Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka shrunk thanks to the large water culture and cultivation, have inter- According to experts, villagers in Tribunal (NGT) can play to preserve "#"'#,),#+ when compared to the rather disturb- and joins the Arabian Sea. The river reservoirs, which had been con- mittent and seasonal flow. This is the vicinity of native forests earn the Western Ghats cannot be empha- "+,#-+.# ing findings of a latest study pub- is as old as the Western Ghats but structed at the expense of forest cover. leading to water scarcity for four to 1.54 lakh per acre per year, com- sised enough. Although it has already %!--.+.%++)#+  lished in the Yale Journal of Biology over the years, it has been dammed The lush environs of the Western nine months in a year. pared to 32,000 in villages with put in place many measures, in the light "+$ ..#+&!"+& $( and Medicine. The study found that at six locations. As a result, 325 Ghats came to be replaced with Whereas those areas, which have stream catchments experiencing of the recent report, gaps in the efforts unplanned developmental activities species of flora and 190 species of exceedingly dry and dusty atmos- greater than 70 per cent of forest cover, deforestation. This confirms the to conserve Western Ghats are becom- 9"#-.5,+"!5/.! and land use are reducing the ever- fauna are at immediate risk of extinc- phere. This mainly due to changes in are not experiencing any type of water vital role of native forests in sustain- ing apparent. The NGT must take cog- &  .-+5 .!" green forest cover and perennial tion. Remote sensing data formed the water usage. Eco-hydrological foot- scarcity. This shows the strong corre- ing water and people’s livelihood. nisance of the same and take suitable ..!5#,!, -)-.5,+ streams in the central region of the basis of the study and showed how print is a measure of how the ecol- lation between ecology and hydrolo- The study also revealed that action. Western Ghats are symbolic of "!5/.!/P)5-. Western Ghats in India. the silent destruction of one of ogy of a region responds to changes gy in the backdrop of land use. The management practices adopted by India’s pristine biodiversity and must &.! +.!',!5.!$ While other developed nations nature’s best known habitats is tak- in water cycle and water usage. This unfortunate part is that in the process engineers also contributed to the ero- not be allowed to wither away. in the world are bending over back- ing place systematically. 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he Government is planning  )  Tto link all the 7,500 agri- cultural produce market com- mittees (APMCs) along with     the weekly and bi-weekly tem- porary markets (haats) across rbanisation will be a big the country with e-NAM-the Udriver of economic growth centralised online commodities in India going forward, sup- trading platform — by FY22, ported by favourable macro- Union Agriculture Minister economic factors, accelerated Radha Mohan Singh on infrastructure building and Wednesday said. continuing reforms, NITI Currently only 585 Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant APMCs are linked with e- said on Wednesday. NAM, he said but was quick to Speaking here at an event add that more than 400 more on sidelines of the World will be linked to this portal by Economic Forum Annual 2020, taking the total to 1,000 Meeting, he also said the APMCs which are online. Indian economy may even That apart, there are exceed the IMF growth fore-    Shankar Prasad said the nation- statement said. around 14,500 temporary man- cast of 7.5 per cent for the al bench of the GST Appellate The first appeal against dis dealing in agri and non-agri country. he Union Cabinet on Tribunal will expedite resolu- the orders of adjudicating goods across the country,    further strengthen the 164- the WTO. Kant said IMF has forecast TWednesday approved set- tion of disputes under GST authority shall lie before the which the farm Ministry wants member body to make it more Duty hike by the US on 7.5 per cent growth for India ting up of the national bench of laws. appellate authority of the states. to interlink with the National ey members of the World effective. certain steel and aluminium despite a gloomy outlook for the GST Appellate Tribunal The Goods and Services “Being a common forum, Agriculture e-Market (e- KTrade Organization WTO chief Roberto products has triggered a trade the global economy and this which will act as forum for sec- Tax (GST) Council, headed GST Appellate Tribunal NAM), he said. (WTO), including from India Azevedo had said the US has war kind of situation. itself is good, though there are ond appeal in case of dispute by Finance Minister Arun (national bench) will ensure that “Already 585 mandis are and South Korea, will meet on some concerns on the way the The rich nations are form- expectations that this estimate and also decide cases where Jaitley, and comprising state there is uniformity in redressal linked to e-NAM and we are the sidelines of the World global trade body functions. ing groupings to prepare would be surpassed. there are divergent orders at the counterparts, in December of disputes arising under GST, planning to link 22,000 man- Economic Forum summit in The US has stated that the ground for pushing new issues He said India is giving a big state level. decided to establish the cen- and therefore, in implementa- dis by FY22,” he told an event Davos on Thursday and Friday world has changed since the such as investment facilita- push to urbanisation with more The national bench of the tralised appellate authority. tion of GST across the country,” organized by Crop Care to discuss reform measures of formation of the WTO in 1995 tion, preparing rules for e- than 100 smart cities being Goods and Services Tax The creation of the nation- the statement said. Federation. the multilateral body, an offi- and wants some upgrade and commerce, promoting gender developed. Appellate Tribunal to be locat- al bench of the GSTAT would This would also help in “This will be another step cial said. reforms in the Geneva-based equality and reducing subsidy The country is also using ed in the capital, would have amount to one time expendi- resolving the confusion creat- forward, in contributing to Commerce Secretary Anup body. on fisheries. technology in a big way to one member each from Centre ture of 92.50 lakh while the ed by contradictory rulings realise the goal of doubling Wadhawan will represent India Commerce and Industry India has been keenly change the way business and and states and a President. recurring expenditure would given by Appellate Authority farmers’ income by 2022 as in the mini-ministerial meeting Minister Suresh Prabhu had pushing agricultural issues at governance is done, he “The Union Cabinet, be 6.86 crore per annum, the for Advance Rulings (AAAR) declared by the Prime of the WTO, the official said. earlier stated that India would the WTO. added. chaired by Prime Minister statement said. on the same or similar issues in Minister,” Singh said. The meeting move prepare an agenda for the The talks at the WTO’s Besides a massive infra- Narendra Modi, has approved The national bench of the different states. The industry The Minister said the assumes significance in the meeting in consultation with 11th ministerial conference structure building is happen- the creation of National Bench GST Appellate Tribunal is the has been demanding a cen- Government is implementing backdrop of growing protec- developed as well as develop- collapsed after the US went ing, bank credit flow has of the Goods and Services Tax forum of second appeal in tralised appellate authority that several programmes to devel- tionism in the global trade, ing countries. back on its commitment to find rebounded and macroeco- Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT),” GST laws and the first common could reconcile the contradic- op the farm sector and improve hurting the confidence of the According to industry a permanent solution to the nomic factors like inflation an official statement said. forum of dispute resolution tory verdicts of different the economic condition of WTO. sources, India is expected to public food stockholding issue, and fiscal deficit are also being Union minister Ravi between Centre and states, the AAARs. farmers. Certain members want to present a paper for reforming a key matter for India. supportive, Kant said. !%'"/ -.-5,  )  6  .,%!.-,!.#.   need of the customers from all  ) ?0/@8?0?0<#%  segments of society and all age ocking deals, a certified groups across nation. Now, out Rrefurbished and excess of our 18 categories of refur-    go down to 6.2 per cent in 2020. and 2020 amid signs that global growth has inventory products’ company, bished goods, we have placed “Growth (in India) continues to be peaked. has partnered with Spice mobile accessories, computer ndia will continue to remain the world’s underpinned by robust private consump- However, a worrisome combination of Hotspot, a mobile retail store peripherals and accessories, Ifastest-growing large economy in 2019 tion, a more expansionary fiscal stance and development challenges could that offers smartphones, gadgets networking devices, wireless as well as in 2020, much ahead of China, benefits from previous reforms. further undermine growth, it added. and mobile accessories. speakers and headphones, print- a UN report said Wednesday. “Yet, a more robust and sustained The report also highlighted that glob- Commenting on this develop- ers, speakers from over 12 According to the UN’s World recovery of private investment remains al trade tensions pose a threat to the eco-     $  &  ,  8 ment, Yuvraj Aman Singh, brands at spice hotspot outlets. Economic Situation and Prospects crucial to lift the medium-term growth,” nomic outlook.    %  ,   C!   Founder and CEO of Rocking These products will be available (WESP) 2019, India’s GDP growth is WESP report said. Amid the rise in global trade tensions,  D % , E        Deals expressed his immense offline too thorough Spice expected to accelerate to 7.6 per cent in Referring to China, it said the growth world trade growth moderated over the   8 F  ,  )) 9F,:8!  pleasure to collaborate with Hotspot ‘s wide retail network,” 2019-20 from an estimated 7.4 per cent is expected to moderate from 6.6 per cent course of 2018 to 3.8 per cent from growth Spice Hotspot Retail, “Our col- he added. Initially, the compa- in the current fiscal ending March 2019. in 2018 to 6.3 per cent in 2019, with pol- of 5.3 per cent in 2017. laboration with Spice Hotspot ny is now looking to sell over 2 The growth rate may come down to 7.4 icy support partly offsetting the negative While tensions have materially impact- will be able to satisfy the felt lakhs per day from each store. per cent a year later. impact of trade tensions. ed some specific sectors, stimulus mea- In the case of China, the growth is esti- The report further said the global sures and direct subsidies have so far off- mated to decelerate to 6.3 per cent in 2019 economy would continue to grow at a set much of the direct economic impacts from 6.6 per cent in 2018. It may further steady pace of around 3 per cent in 2019 on China and the US, it said.  " %   ) -  B 2  ,  #$    !,"-   1 #/-..! 2   % D      -, -!," "+        depository participant or its associate, if the same is on the    hinese tech czar Jack Ma on mployees of public financial board of a public financial CWednesday said there are Einstitutions as well as those institution or public sector amleys opened doors of its no experts for tomorrow and all without any identifiable ulti- bank, or which has no identi- Hflagship store to welcome they know about is yesterday. mate promoters will not be fiable ultimate promoter. customers to a whole new Addressing the World considered as depository par- A person who is a director magical experience. The icon- Economic Forum Annual ticipants under Sebi norms, in an entity, that itself is a depos- ic grand parade from Regent Meeting here, the Alibaba exec- according to a circular. itory participant or has associate Street, London was recreated utive chairman also told busi- The markets regulator on as depository participant, then for this occasion. The entire ness leaders never to worry Wednesday issued a circular the same will be considered as a three hour extravaganza about competition and pressure. providing clarity on certain depository participant. involved thirty two popu- “If you worry about pres- provisions of regulations relat- Besides, the watchdog said lar kids’ characters from sure, don’t be a businessman. ed to depository participants. that a “recognised clearing cor- across the globe. Today, the great thing is every- The development comes poration” would not be con- Thousands of kids and body worries about every- after stock exchanges, deposi- sidered as a depository partic- parents gathered at DLF Mall thing,” he quipped. tories, public financial institu- ipant with respect to certain of India, Noida to witness the Replying to whether he tions and public sector banks provisions under the regula- grand event which madethe encountered fear or doubts had sought certain clarifica- tions for depositories and par- evening magical for everyone. over the course of building tions from the Securities and ticipants. There was excitement in the air Alibaba over the last 20 years, Exchange Board of India (Sebi). The clarification relates to as the people were euphoric he said “There’s no expert of According to the regulator, composition of the governing with whatthey had wit- tomorrow. There’s only expert a person will not be considered board of depositories. nessed. of yesterday.” ""# $!#% (%$#) *# #%) +,-+./0 /$CC ' 33? '  %  1@3  AB3.CD!     %* E+ 2 211FGH (    9 9 negotiations, amid reports that Coal India, ONGC, RIL, Asian New Delhi: InterGlobe Aviation, parent of IndiGo, on 3 &=  the White House has cancelled Paint, IndusInd Bank, ICICI iversified group ITC on Wednesday reported a 75% fall in profit after tax at 190.9 crore in quity benchmark Sensex a trade planning meeting with Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj DWednesday reported 3.84% the December quarter as high fuel prices and currency deprecia- on Wednesday tumbled Beijing this week. Auto, Tata Motors, Bharti Airtel increase in standalone net prof- tion adversely impacted the bottomline. The airline had a profit after Eover 336 points to end at “Market continued to trade and Axis Bank. it at 3,209.07 crore in the tax of 762 crore in the corresponding period of 2017-18. The car- 36,108 on emergence of intense on the downside as absence of Among the winners, Sun December quarter 2018 helped rier’s total income rose over 28% to 8,229.4 crore in the three months selling towards the fag-end major surprise from the quarter Pharma continued to remain by good performance in FMCG ended December 2018. In the year-ago period, the same stood at mainly in FMCG, financial earnings failed to give direction. top performer, spurting 3.04%, and agri businesses. 6,409 crore. IndiGo’s co-founder and interim CEO Rahul Bhatia and IT stocks, while renewed Investors are taking a cautious followed by Yes Bank at 2.71%. The company had posted a said the airline posted a profit of 1.9 billion in a continued diffi- concerns over US-China trade approach given their focus on Also, Tata Steel gained net profit of 3,090.20 crore in cult environment and have grown its fleet by one aircraft a week tiff further jolted investors’ global headwinds and upcoming 1.53%, followed by HUL 0.90%, October-December quarter a for a 33% capacity increase for the December quarter. sentiment. general election. While FIIs are Bajaj Finance 0.75%, Vedanta year ago, ITC said in a BSE fil- Similarly, the NSE Nifty sellers in the market, expectation Ltd 0.60%, HCL Tech 0.57%, ing.   !-E+  2 "*'H  + slumped over 91 points to of slow pace in US FED rate hike and L&T 0.02%. Gross revenue from sales New Delhi: State-owned Vijaya Bank on Wednesday report- close at 10,831. and possibility of rate cut in Sector-wise, the BSE metal was up 15.09% to 11,340.15 ed a 80.2% jump in its net profit to 143.38 crore for the December In the Sensex pack, ITC India will ease liquidity crunch FMCG index emerged worst crore as against 9,852.74 crore 2018 quarter. The public sector lender had posted a net profit Ltd emerged as the biggest in the market,” said Vinod Nair, performer by sinking 1.38%, fol- in the year-ago period. of 79.56 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fis- loser with its shares plunging head of research at Geojit lowed by power 1.24%, IT “Gross revenue for the quar- cal. The bank’s total income also rose to 4,106.42 crore during 4.16% after the company’s Financial Services Ltd. 0.85%, PSU 0.85%, infrastruc-  $  & 9 G:38 $*  ter stood at 11,340.15 crore, the period, compared with 3,450.81 crore a year ago, Vijaya Bank quarterly results failed to The 30-share BSE Sensex ture 0.83%, auto 0.71%, bankex    &   3     representing a growth of 15.1% said in a regulatory filing. The bank’s gross non-performing assets enthuse investors. opened on a firm note at 0.68%, realty 0.66%, capital '   % &  '  ( driven mainly by FMCG-others, (NPAs) declined marginally to 6.14% against 6.17% in the same Other top losers on the 36,494.12 and advanced to a goods 0.37%, and oil & gas agri business and paperboards, quarter of last fiscal. However, net NPAs rose to 4.08% during index were PowerGrid, Infosys, high of 36,521.47. However, it 0.03%. New Delhi (PTI): The country’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki paper and packaging segment,” October-December 2018, compared with 3.99% in the year-ago Mahindra and Mahindra and succumbed to a late-session While Metal index topped India (MSI) on Wednesday launched an all-new version of its hatch- said ITC in a statement. period. NTPC — falling as much as sell-off and finally ended at winner by surging 0.63%, back WagonR, priced between 4.19 lakh and 5.69 lakh (ex-show- In the third quarter of the 1.85%. 36,108.75, down by 336.17 healthcare gained 0.44%. room), as it looks to further strengthen its position in the com- previous fiscal, ITC had report- from cigarettes was at 5,073.38 staples, snacks, meals, dairy and Traders said market points, or 0.92%. The gauge had In the broader markets, the pact hatchback segment. The new WagonR, which comes with a ed an exceptional income of crore, showing an increase of beverages, confections, apparel, remained range-bound for the lost 134.32 points in the previ- mid-cap index and small-cap 1.2-litre petrol engine option along with another choice of 1-litre 412.90 crore. 9.59% from the year-ago period. education and stationery prod- better part of the session as ous session. The NSE Nifty too index fell up to 0.28%. powertrain mated to manual as well as automatic gear shift trans- “Exceptional items in the FMCG-others segment was ucts, personal care products, investors kept their exposure at tumbled 91.25 points, or 0.84%, Globally, Japan’s Nikkei fell mission, will compete with the likes of Hyundai Santro and Tata previous period represent pro- also up 11.46% to 3,200.98 safety matches and incense a low ebb due to weak global to close at 10,831.50 after mov- 0.14%, Taiwan index fell 0.49%, Tiago. The one-litre manual versions of new WagonR are priced visions for earlier years in respect crore in October-December sticks. cues. Towards the fag-end, the ing between 10,811.95 and Singapore declined 0.,46% and at 4.19 lakh and 4.69 lakh, while the automated gear shift trim of Tamil Nadu entry tax that 2018 as against 2,871.78 crore ITC’s hotel business was selling pressure gathered 10,944.75. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng shed is tagged at 5.16 lakh. The 1.2-litre variants are priced between were written back based on a in the year-ago period. also up 11.72% to 451.86 crore momentum after European Meanwhile, foreign portfo- 0.02%. Shanghai Composite 4.89 lakh and 5.69 lakh (all prices ex-showroom). favourable order of the Supreme This was “led by atta, snacks, during the quarter as compared markets opened in the negative lio investors (FPIs) sold shares Index, however, rose 0.05% in Tiago and Santro are priced between 3.9 lakh and 5.64 lakh. Court,” said ITC. premium cream biscuits and to 404.44 crore in the corre- zone. worth a net 78.53 crore on late morning deals. Japan’s The new WagonR, which is based on Suzuki’s fifth generation Total expenses of the noodles in the branded pack- sponding period last fiscal. However, some recovery in Tuesday, while domestic insti- Nikkei also gained 0.04%. HEARTECT platform, is wider and longer than its outgoing ver- Kolkata-based firm were at aged foods business, fragrance Revenue from agribusiness rupee amid slide in global crude tutional investors (DIIs) sold The US Dow Jones sion. It has led to improved interior space as well as boot capaci- 7,446.46 crore, up 16.75% as products and liquids (hand- segment was also up 25.72% to brought some respite for domes- shares worth 84.15 crore, pro- Industrial Average ended 1.22% ty which has almost doubled up to 341 litres from the earlier avatar. against  6,377.90 crore in the wash and bodywash) in personal 1,924.61 crore as against tic bourses that were otherwise visional data showed. lower on Tuesday. European The company said the use of high-tensile steel has improved the December quarter 2017. care products business and 1,530.86 crore in the December appeared facing headwinds. Other than ITC, other lag- shares too were in negative overall safety, rigidity and NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) During the quarter, rev- Classmate notebooks in educa- quarter of the previous fiscal. Global shares traded on a gards include PowerGrid, zone in their early deals with performance in the new offering which come with various safety enue from total FMCG business tion and stationery products Paperboards, paper and pack- mixed note with a negative bias Infosys, M&M, NTPC, SBI, Frankfurt’s DAX falling 0.49% features such as driver airbag, anti-lock braking system with elec- was up 10.31% to 8,274.36 business,” said ITC. FMCG- aging segment was at 1,542.51 due to concerns over the state HDFC, Kotak Bank, HDFC and Paris CAC 40 down 0.39%. tronic brakeforce distribution and front seat belts reminder, speed crore as against 7,500.97 crore others segment of ITC consists crore, up 20.54% from 1,279.60 of ongoing US-China trade Bank, TCS, Hero MotoCorp, London’s FTSE fell 0.50%. alert system and rear parking sensors. in the year-ago period. Revenue of branded packaged foods as crore earlier.

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IBULHSGFIN 802.00 806.25 774.25 777.15 -20.20 GRUH 222.60 227.10 220.55 226.10 UJJIVAN 294.00 294.00 281.35 284.40 SHANKARA 491.35 491.35 468.00 472.25 UFLEX 259.45 264.80 258.00 262.00 LAOPALA 217.00 217.50 214.20 214.95 GRASIM 805.60 806.50 777.00 780.50 -23.85 WABAG 296.05 304.95 288.10 292.35 AUROPHARMA 789.00 793.20 779.85 782.20 GODREJPROP 732.95 741.00 710.30 711.05 SHILPAMED 410.00 410.00 395.00 398.90 FINOLEXIND 530.45 543.90 530.00 538.75 AXISBANK 660.00 666.95 659.00 661.40 ISEC 212.45 218.00 210.50 211.70 CEATLTD 1216.45 1230.25 1213.10 1216.55 MRPL 68.00 69.70 68.00 69.00 ITC 291.50 294.40 275.00 276.00 -13.75 IFBIND 825.90 841.60 824.50 839.00 CANFINHOME 268.50 270.00 259.85 266.00 RECLTD 123.75 125.40 120.55 121.00 JKTYRE 99.00 99.10 97.00 97.30 TATAMETALI 589.45 599.80 589.00 593.80 SOLARINDS 1021.85 1038.00 1002.05 1025.00   HDFCBANK 2136.10 2150.05 2102.40 2109.75 BRITANNIA 3160.45 3228.20 3158.65 3218.00 AVANTI 367.00 372.80 360.25 360.95 AIAENG 1666.70 1668.00 1640.00 1640.00 ISGEC 5001.00 5050.00 5000.00 5000.00 TCS 1900.00 1907.70 1874.00 1879.75 PFC 101.05 103.60 100.75 101.85 ENGINERSIN 117.35 118.10 116.10 116.25 DCMSHRIRAM 337.90 343.05 333.00 335.00 ABBOTINDIA 8189.10 8237.20 8171.95 8175.05 IBREALEST 78.00 84.10 77.70 83.30 EQUITAS 121.15 121.75 118.30 118.30 TIINDIA 331.20 338.10 330.00 334.85 ESSELPRO 114.45 117.95 112.95 116.70 HONAUT 22050.00 22209.20 21799.95 22182.00 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE HAVELLS 721.50 725.00 690.00 695.75 MAHINDCIE 231.00 239.00 230.55 232.20 REPCOHOME 427.65 430.95 399.00 408.70 CUB 190.75 190.75 185.95 188.60 NAVNETEDUL 109.75 109.80 108.10 108.25 NIFTY NEXT 50 27457.70 27479.35 27227.30 27264.05 -166.70 JUSTDIAL 481.95 487.90 478.50 484.15 BOMDYEING 118.30 120.75 116.95 118.50 SUNTECK 344.95 344.95 332.00 333.95 CARBORUNIV 361.00 365.90 359.10 360.00 TNPL 228.00 230.65 225.85 229.60 IDEA 33.70 34.50 33.30 34.50 1.00 BIOCON 672.00 677.25 666.70 672.00 BPCL 353.90 358.50 353.90 356.30 KSCL 559.95 560.80 550.30 557.00 WHIRLPOOL 1473.60 1476.70 1455.45 1455.45 HERITGFOOD 533.50 533.50 515.70 518.00 OFSS 3665.00 3812.20 3655.55 3779.95 95.15 SRTRANSFIN 1097.05 1106.45 1081.00 1087.75 JAICORPLTD 108.00 109.75 106.95 107.65 VGUARD 202.75 204.60 199.50 201.10 PFIZER 2720.00 2725.50 2651.00 2664.90 ASAHIINDIA 255.10 257.20 255.00 255.00 DMART 1357.90 1401.05 1346.30 1390.00 32.10 ABCAPITAL 91.00 91.80 86.85 87.60 OIL 171.55 171.55 169.05 169.80 NMDC 91.65 91.65 89.80 90.00 GSPL 179.60 180.25 178.70 180.25 CCL 272.50 273.05 270.90 272.00 BRITANNIA 3177.00 3229.00 3161.05 3215.00 61.35 SUNTV 521.00 536.90 521.00 528.55 SHREECEM 16299.95 16612.15 15827.45 16050.00 CYIENT 606.80 606.85 590.50 598.40 ADVENZYMES 171.90 171.90 161.50 163.25 GICHSGFIN 249.45 252.50 246.30 247.35 SUNTV 521.45 536.90 520.10 528.00 8.75 JUBILANT 730.95 768.90 730.95 756.50 HINDZINC 264.00 264.00 258.20 259.10 BLISSGVS 160.00 161.55 158.15 159.85 CUMMINSIND 832.00 835.35 819.00 819.00 MAGMA 107.00 107.00 104.60 104.60 PETRONET 223.65 227.85 221.65 226.45 3.50 INDIGO 1122.00 1125.45 1096.00 1110.40 FSL 49.45 50.35 49.00 49.25 QUESS 648.15 658.00 635.10 645.25 TATACHEM 682.60 691.85 676.50 678.05 KIOCL 141.10 142.85 137.80 139.40 BANDHANBNK 409.00 419.60 409.00 414.05 5.10 BANKBARODA 113.10 114.80 111.20 111.60 NIITTECH 1304.00 1304.50 1266.90 1274.30 TATAGLOBAL 210.30 214.10 210.00 210.45 TTKPRESTIG 7647.85 8100.00 7647.85 8021.00 STARCEMENT 95.25 96.95 94.45 96.95 MRF 65378.00 66289.95 65300.00 65950.00 690.40 BANDHANBNK 408.00 420.00 407.00 414.20 PERSISTENT 547.00 565.50 542.20 542.20 BAJAJ-AUTO 2688.30 2698.05 2665.20 2675.95 MINDACORP 143.60 146.40 143.05 145.65 3MINDIA 20632.60 20836.35 20580.00 20655.15 ASHOKLEY 87.90 89.50 87.20 88.80 0.85 IDFCFIRSTB 47.15 47.95 46.80 47.20 AJANTPHARM 1167.70 1192.00 1158.00 1166.45 MCX 736.05 743.70 722.10 729.45 PRSMJOHNSN 80.45 82.00 80.40 80.90 HIMATSEIDE 214.40 218.20 212.50 215.00 SHREECEM 15860.00 16638.50 15820.05 16070.00 152.45 ICICIBANK 369.70 373.50 366.40 367.65 NBCC 57.65 58.10 56.50 56.85 DBCORP 181.45 182.20 177.00 179.55 ASTRAL 1045.90 1073.00 1038.95 1057.70 MAHLOG 504.00 505.80 500.50 500.55 PEL 2346.70 2375.00 2335.00 2356.60 17.45 NAUKRI 1652.50 1762.20 1630.85 1751.15 SOUTHBANK 14.20 14.20 13.85 13.95 MARICO 376.30 378.35 374.70 376.65 ITDC 301.30 304.45 291.20 292.80 PGHH 9947.00 9962.30 9910.00 9910.05 SAIL 48.30 49.15 48.10 48.60 0.35 RATNAMANI 899.60 899.60 780.00 874.10 NCC 86.25 87.00 84.95 85.45 GLENMARK 662.50 662.50 646.75 649.00 TATACOFFEE 92.25 93.65 91.90 92.20 GUJFLUORO 883.80 888.00 878.40 888.00 BIOCON 673.50 677.20 666.05 670.65 2.05 L&TFH 137.95 138.35 135.70 136.80 ORIENTBANK 93.40 94.50 91.70 92.30 AUBANK 600.05 600.05 587.95 591.40 VBL 789.55 794.70 771.15 772.00 BLUESTARCO 616.50 616.50 606.90 610.90 MARICO 376.00 378.25 375.00 376.60 1.05 PNB 78.50 79.45 77.25 77.75 BALKRISIND 865.00 877.00 855.00 863.45 AARTIIND 1554.50 1554.50 1530.05 1536.45 DENABANK 13.00 13.10 12.80 12.95 BLUEDART 3090.00 3094.90 3060.00 3060.40 COLPAL 1304.05 1337.10 1302.65 1310.00 3.45 UPL 763.40 781.60 760.00 763.10 NATIONALUM 60.55 62.95 60.55 61.75 WELCORP 116.05 118.70 114.35 114.65 NAVKARCORP 46.00 46.55 45.40 46.20 CORPBANK 27.20 27.45 27.10 27.45 LUPIN 866.00 873.60 859.25 864.15 -1.30 SPICEJET 81.45 81.70 79.80 80.05 GODFRYPHLP 957.05 976.25 949.00 953.95 JMFINANCIL 84.70 86.45 82.60 83.00 MERCK 3295.00 3350.00 3287.80 3288.40 L&TFH 137.00 138.35 135.50 136.60 -0.40 WABCOINDIA 6295.05 6349.85 6275.50 6331.00 PETRONET 223.10 227.70 221.70 226.85 APOLLOHOSP 1290.00 1316.95 1283.50 1295.00 SYNDIBANK 36.80 37.10 35.25 35.65 AEGISLOG 200.65 201.00 194.55 196.50 TATAINVEST 839.45 839.45 830.10 830.10 GODREJCP 795.00 798.00 785.95 790.00 -2.85 BHARATFORG 485.25 493.10 480.00 490.05 DBL 379.50 379.50 357.50 358.55 RALLIS 167.15 168.70 164.55 165.60 MOTILALOFS 672.00 678.60 661.85 667.15 ACC 1436.35 1454.00 1425.00 1431.00 -5.35 SANOFI 6416.35 6446.75 6380.05 6400.00 DABUR 433.00 435.65 428.60 430.05 CENTURYTEX 873.05 893.30 872.40 884.90 MANAPPURAM 99.10 99.50 97.30 97.50 SOMANYCERA 367.50 367.50 352.00 356.15 JKLAKSHMI 296.70 296.70 293.00 295.00 NHPC 25.40 25.50 25.05 25.30 -0.10 JSWSTEEL 278.00 284.90 277.60 280.30 HINDCOPPER 48.05 48.75 47.50 48.00 PARAGMILK 237.90 237.90 232.20 232.80 MOIL 165.50 165.50 160.65 161.00 KPRMILL 530.05 535.55 530.00 530.60 OIL 170.50 171.60 169.10 169.80 -0.70 BAJFINANCE 2637.00 2651.40 2610.60 2636.40 OBEROIRLTY 448.00 448.00 437.30 440.45 JSWENERGY 68.20 70.00 68.15 68.75 BIRLACORPN 536.00 546.00 527.15 533.55 CENTRUM 33.40 34.50 33.40 33.60 SBILIFE 623.00 628.90 612.20 617.00 -2.90 HDFC 1980.00 1980.00 1951.00 1957.65 RAMCOCEM 602.50 606.00 590.05 605.00 M&MFIN 437.00 441.80 432.10 432.90 GUJGAS 131.80 131.80 130.00 130.70 SUNCLAYLTD 3119.85 3119.85 2995.00 3100.00 AUROPHARMA 792.00 793.40 780.35 784.15 -4.80 STRTECH 297.00 299.85 290.65 293.40 KAJARIACER 547.35 552.00 545.00 548.70 GLAXO 1424.80 1433.80 1400.80 1429.90 HAL 765.00 766.40 750.10 750.10 CARERATING 985.60 989.95 982.20 987.10 SIEMENS 1045.15 1053.65 1042.05 1043.00 -6.50 BHARTIARTL 307.00 307.50 303.00 304.05 GODREJIND 522.10 528.85 520.10 526.50 RNAM 154.05 154.15 147.00 148.45 KANSAINER 457.00 457.20 445.50 445.50 ERIS 685.00 687.00 674.60 674.60 SRTRANSFIN 1096.00 1107.00 1080.05 1089.25 -6.90 BEL 85.60 85.75 83.75 83.90 CASTROLIND 165.85 168.00 163.00 164.10 FCONSUMER 41.25 41.45 40.10 40.25 SUPPETRO 185.35 190.40 183.75 187.00 THYROCARE 545.05 550.00 545.05 548.80 DABUR 433.35 436.05 428.65 430.30 -3.05 UNIONBANK 83.95 84.65 82.25 82.70 POWERGRID 189.35 191.00 185.50 186.10 LTI 1782.00 1795.00 1745.45 1759.90 CROMPTON 223.25 226.00 218.45 220.10 MONSANTO 2551.35 2565.80 2551.00 2558.95 BOSCHLTD 19208.35 19277.95 19020.00 19053.90 -154.45 KPIT 219.80 219.90 212.15 217.95 KEC 265.20 266.25 256.55 258.55 PRESTIGE 217.80 218.40 202.00 211.10 LEMONTREE 69.00 69.80 67.90 69.20 SCHAEFFLER 5538.30 5558.00 5421.20 5425.00 NMDC 90.60 91.40 89.65 89.80 -0.75 ADANIPOWER 51.55 52.65 51.20 51.80 LUPIN 864.00 873.10 860.00 864.25 INDHOTEL 138.45 138.45 136.40 137.55 BAYERCROP 4236.90 4299.70 4126.00 4290.00 NESCO 447.15 454.00 445.00 445.00 PGHH 9961.05 10031.95 9905.00 9905.00 -82.95 JUBLFOOD 1167.00 1184.70 1165.00 1173.50 HUDCO 44.15 46.15 44.15 44.70 GMRINFRA 16.15 16.40 15.95 16.15 ADANIGREEN 37.60 38.35 37.60 38.00 ZYDUSWELL 1248.45 1274.80 1248.45 1274.75 INDIGO 1120.00 1126.00 1095.55 1111.00 -9.65 MOTHERSUMI 163.05 163.05 155.55 157.10 GSFC 107.75 109.45 105.20 105.40 IPCALAB 775.80 784.00 771.10 783.00 REDINGTON 80.05 80.30 77.15 77.75 SHOPERSTOP 514.00 521.00 510.80 513.90 HINDZINC 260.70 262.00 258.00 258.00 -2.25 PEL 2350.00 2373.00 2334.05 2361.00 BASF 1517.70 1535.00 1451.00 1460.00 ICICIGI 844.00 857.20 824.00 835.70 BAJAJCON 353.00 363.60 348.20 358.20 DHANUKA 408.50 415.00 407.25 410.00 AMBUJACEM 213.00 215.55 211.50 211.95 -1.90 COFFEEDAY 289.00 299.90 286.00 288.45 NHPC 25.75 25.75 25.05 25.25 MGL 910.00 913.00 899.00 905.50 GUJALKALI 515.90 523.65 514.70 518.05 GULFOILLUB 851.50 855.70 850.00 850.00 CADILAHC 346.00 346.00 340.70 341.30 -4.75 IBVENTURES 360.50 371.00 359.90 360.70 TRIDENT 70.00 70.00 68.55 69.05 INTELLECT 211.30 213.40 210.00 211.00 JYOTHYLAB 193.80 193.80 190.65 193.55 LAURUSLABS 375.05 377.90 375.00 375.00 CONCOR 669.90 672.00 657.55 660.00 -9.50 DLF 180.00 180.85 176.20 176.50 KEI 368.00 372.80 360.40 362.70 KRBL 358.50 373.00 358.10 362.15 MAHLIFE 419.00 419.00 408.60 411.25 ORIENTCEM 74.80 76.20 74.00 75.50 ABB 1309.15 1312.80 1290.00 1290.00 -19.15 BEML 877.00 894.00 871.10 881.60 OMAXE 214.15 214.20 213.25 214.20 CENTURYPLY 171.90 172.80 168.00 169.95 TATACOMM 515.80 522.30 512.00 513.80 BEL 85.40 85.75 83.60 83.90 -1.25 BANKINDIA 98.00 98.65 96.50 96.90 COLPAL 1307.00 1335.60 1301.00 1306.95 AMBUJACEM 212.35 215.50 210.65 212.00 NETWORK18 37.25 38.50 37.25 37.80 NH 195.00 195.00 185.30 186.60 DLF 180.40 180.85 176.20 177.10 -2.95 RBLBANK 575.00 584.00 575.00 580.00 RPOWER 28.40 28.50 27.95 28.15 KTKBANK 118.70 119.75 117.55 118.30 EVEREADY 226.80 226.80 216.65 217.75 SIS 775.00 794.80 775.00 784.70 PIDILITIND 1160.60 1161.95 1128.50 1131.80 -21.00 MPHASIS 865.20 904.80 861.00 899.20 FORTIS 135.60 136.80 135.40 135.40 SRF 2058.10 2088.55 2050.20 2064.75 UCOBANK 19.60 19.95 19.45 19.95 SKFINDIA 1930.00 1930.00 1924.00 1924.05 LICHSGFIN 475.70 483.70 464.60 466.30 -8.90 NTPC 143.00 144.30 140.15 140.55 SYMPHONY 1174.35 1239.90 1165.00 1218.70 APOLLOTYRE 219.00 219.50 217.10 217.30 CERA 2557.35 2610.00 2530.00 2532.00 TIFHL 470.00 470.00 460.10 464.05 GICRE 251.00 251.80 247.00 247.50 -4.75 MAHABANK 14.30 15.58 14.28 14.44 TATAELXSI 972.70 980.00 963.10 967.00 MFSL 436.00 442.50 429.50 439.00 GET&D 312.75 312.75 303.60 309.00 TIMKEN 567.65 567.65 559.40 559.40 NIACL 181.90 181.90 178.15 178.25 -3.45 INDUSINDBK 1501.85 1509.25 1486.45 1493.60 PAGEIND 22525.00 22887.90 22511.05 22800.00 LALPATHLAB 1030.00 1085.00 1030.00 1064.65 SWANENERGY 98.50 99.00 97.65 98.85 GREENPLY 137.30 137.75 136.55 136.60 ICICIGI 846.00 858.00 824.15 831.10 -16.55 PIDILITIND 1159.00 1162.75 1126.00 1130.95 DISHTV 34.45 34.45 33.50 33.65 JSLHISAR 83.80 83.80 81.00 81.90 INOXLEISUR 250.55 252.15 246.00 247.80 SHARDACROP 307.70 307.70 298.00 301.20 BANKBARODA 114.00 114.70 111.05 111.40 -2.40 IOC 136.50 136.85 135.15 135.95 NOCIL 161.10 161.10 155.65 156.30 JKCEMENT 729.35 729.35 704.50 706.90 COCHINSHIP 359.00 363.25 359.00 362.35 GEPIL 814.35 818.35 810.05 810.05 HAVELLS 721.00 721.05 691.00 693.55 -18.30 BHEL 71.30 71.60 69.05 69.30 SONATSOFTW 319.70 330.00 318.00 321.35 IDFC 42.20 42.90 42.05 42.20 CHAMBLFERT 165.50 165.50 161.30 163.05 JCHAC 1825.00 1825.00 1785.80 1789.95 MCDOWELL-N 601.00 602.90 575.90 581.50 -15.70 GNFC 353.30 356.35 338.00 340.55 ACC 1433.10 1454.00 1423.55 1429.00 CADILAHC 344.30 345.80 341.15 342.85 CRISIL 1645.60 1662.00 1630.00 1648.00 ELGIEQUIP 252.40 252.40 249.75 251.85 BHEL 71.25 71.60 69.05 69.20 -2.00 TITAN 983.50 987.50 959.40 960.00 INDIACEM 84.65 85.60 83.75 84.00 EIDPARRY 202.75 208.35 201.70 202.50 NILKAMAL 1325.00 1326.50 1307.05 1315.00 TVSSRICHAK 2356.60 2399.50 2356.60 2375.00 HDFCLIFE 385.00 389.50 371.25 372.00 -11.85 HINDALCO 202.15 207.20 202.15 204.50 SUVEN 211.00 212.85 202.10 204.10 NESTLEIND 11152.00 11343.95 11152.00 11310.55 PHOENIXLTD 603.00 606.00 597.00 602.25 RELAXO 742.50 742.50 732.50 732.55 MOTHERSUMI 162.30 162.30 156.85 157.40 -5.15 GRASIM 805.00 807.00 780.05 783.85 IDBI 57.20 57.90 56.35 56.55 SCI 43.35 43.60 42.60 42.95 GICRE 251.40 251.40 245.55 248.50 APARINDS 616.55 621.45 616.55 618.35 ABCAPITAL 90.85 91.85 86.60 87.75 -3.10 CANBK 263.40 265.05 258.65 260.00 PNBHOUSING 877.10 914.95 874.50 902.80 ZENSARTECH 220.00 227.90 220.00 223.85 CENTRALBK 32.35 32.75 32.00 32.50 SHRIRAMCIT 1752.00 1760.00 1749.35 1755.75 ICICIPRULI 330.00 337.00 301.20 306.35 -38.65 ONGC 144.90 145.50 142.85 143.20 VOLTAS 535.75 541.60 530.00 530.00 BAJAJHLDNG 2966.90 2980.00 2955.00 2960.00 GPPL 87.50 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. 3 %     $* ''     !"  north bank of the Euphrates Valley. town of Hajin and the villages of Al- despite their sense of betrayal by "Search operations are continu- Shaafa and Sousa in recent weeks. their US ally after President Donald )#    urdish-led fighters overran the ing in Baghouz to find any IS fight- The new wave of departures Trump made the surprise announce- Klast village held by the Islamic ers who are still hiding," the head of means that nearly 27,000 people ment last month that Washington  State group in Syria on Wednesday, the Britain-based Syrian have left former IS areas since early would withdraw all its troops. confining its once vast cross-border Observatory for Human Rights, December, including almost 1,800 Neighbouring Turkey has %   "caliphate" to two small hamlets, a Rami Abdel Rahman told AFP. jihadists who have surrendered, the threatened repeatedly to launch a     war monitor said. "The SDF will now have to Observatory said. The where- cross-border operation to crush the fghanistan's chief executive It is the culmination of a broad push on into the farmland around abouts of the ultra-elusive IS supre- Kurdish fighters of the SDF and the Ais urging the world not to offensive launched by the Syrian Baghouz." "Around 4,900 people, mo Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has autonomous region they have set up give up on his impoverished # *   A senior Republican Senate aide Democratic Forces last September mostly women and children but made just once public appearance - in areas of northern and northeast- country after the Trump told AFP it was unlikely Republicans with US-led coalition support in including 470 IS fighters, have fled - in Iraq's then IS-held second city ern Syria under their control. administration suggested the S Senate leaders have agreed to would sign on to the short-term which they have reduced the the jihadists' fast dwindling enclave Mosul in 2014 — are unknown. Turkish troops had been held at United States could withdraw Uvote on Thursday on competing funding bill, and that even if they did, jihadists' last enclave on the north since Monday, Abdel Rahman said It is a far cry from the jihadists' bay by the intervention of US troops troops. proposals to end a government shut- the president would not sign it. But bank of the Euphrates valley near the late on Tuesday. peak in 2014, when they overran who set up observation posts along Afghanistan has struggled down now in its second month, but the Democratic leader took to the Iraqi border to a tiny rump. Of those 3,500 surrendered to large parts of Syria and neighbour- the border and mounted joint patrols with corruption, political insta- the chances are slim that either will floor to say the votes "could break us The capture of the village of the advancing SDF on Tuesday ing Iraq and Baghdadi proclaimed with Kurdish fighters. bility and a long Taliban insur- reopen federal agencies. out of the morass we are in," and he Baghouz leaves the few remaining alone. They were evacuated on a "caliphate" in areas under their But with those troops gone, the gency, frustrating efforts to Senate Majority Leader Mitch specifically encouraged Republicans diehard IS fighters holed up in scat- dozens of trucks chartered by the control. The gains have come at Kurds fear they will be exposed to stabilize it. US President McConnell and top Democrat Chuck to sign on to the stop-gap bill to briefly tered homesteads among the irri- SDF. The fall of Baghouz follows the the cost of heavy losses for the main- the full might of the Turkish mili- Donald Trump's administra- Schumer announced an agreement on open government. "It will allow us to gated fields and orchards on the SDF's capture of the enclave's sole ly Kurdish fighters of the SDF and tary. tion last month indicated it the Senate floor Tuesday for a pair of then debate, without hostage-taking, could pull out half of the test votes. The first would be a pro- without temper tantrum... How we 14,000 U.S. Troops stationed in cedural step on a measure that funds can best do border security," he said.  ) E Afghanistan. all shuttered branches of govern- On Monday, FBI agents com- "Don't lose patience," ment through September, and plained that the month-old US gov-   . /H     8  Abdullah Abdullah told The includes President Donald Trump's ernment shutdown is preventing Associated Press in an inter- demand for border wall funding and them from paying informants, buying -   view at the World Economic his proposal on immigration policy. drugs undercover in narcotics busts, ! *  China's most prestigious universities supported the Guangdong union Forum in Davos, Switzerland. A second vote would be on a stop- and even renewing their own securi- banking court in Pakistan — several leaders of which have campaign, the rights group said. "We all made mistakes in gap measure that funds government ty clearances. Investigations and pros- Aon Wednesday extended hinese authorities have detained been arrested or disappeared in They had accused police of the past 18 years" - since U.S. until February 8, to allow for debate ecutions are suffering from the lack till February 14 the interim Ca dozen labour activists over recent months. organising recent screenings of the Forces overthrew a Taliban over border security and immigration, of money to travel to interview wit- bail of former president Asif recent days in the latest clampdown Another seven students and videos, in which their subjects con- regime in the aftermath of the while also letting Trump's upcoming nesses or funds to pay translators, Ali Zardari, his sister Faryal on efforts to organise workplaces in recent graduates from two elite fessed to using worker issues to "sub- September 11, 2001 attacks State of the Union address before agents are saying, according to Tom Talpur and nine other sus- China, rights groups said. Beijing Beijing universities were arrested on vert the state", on several campuses only to see the fundamentalist Congress proceed. O'Connor, president of the FBI pects in a money laundering has taken an uncompromising line Monday, according to labour rights in an effort to deter further student Islamic militia regroup in the It also would include disaster Agents Association (FBIAA). T h e case. against efforts to establish inde- organisation Jasic Workers activism.The viewings targeted stu- years afterward. relief money already passed in the shutdown began on December 22 The former president and pendent labour unions in southern Solidarity. dents who were members of Jasic Abdullah said the situation House. Each proposal would require after President Donald Trump reject- his sister along with other sus- Guangdong province, the epicentre The students were rounded up Workers Solidarity — a group which on the troops withdrawal was 60 votes to advance in the 100-mem- ed a proposed government funding pects appeared before the of China's high-tech manufacturing hours after publishing a statement rose to prominence last year when unclear: U.S. Officials in ber body, a high threshold, given the bill that did not meet his demand for court as the interim bail grant- sector. accusing police of recording forced it attempted to form a workers' Afghanistan have said "there current level of partisan rancor over billions of dollars to build a wall on ed to them ended Wednesday, The campaign is backed by cam- video confessions of previously union at a welding machinery com- isn't any instruction" to pull out who is to blame for the shutdown. the US-Mexico border. Geo TV reported. pus Marxist groups at some of detained student activists who had pany in Guangdong. troops. !+#%/*!  !"#  7 ,    ?0?0 +"$ "%!$""!+    # 8  1 %  billion pounds, there is still relationship," she said. , 6   enormous potential to expand A new report on regulato- he Policy Chair of the City this relationship even further. ry technology (regtech) is also    Tof London Corporation is She is set to travel to Delhi set to be launched during the    ) set for her first visit to India and Mumbai for meetings with upcoming tour of India. "The 1 %  next week to strengthen ties senior government and indus- publication is the third and between the British capital and try leaders to discuss how to final document in a fintech- cotland Yard's counter-ter- # *  eration eyeing the future, not India in the field of financial boost relations and knowledge related series produced by the Srorism chief, Assistant the past. "Right now our coun- and professional services. sharing in areas like fintech, City Corporation alongside Commissioner Neil Basu, has e is a longshot candidate, try needs a fresh start," he says Catherine McGuiness, green finance, re-insurance PwC India, and outlines UK warned that the "febrile" atmos- Hbut South Bend Mayor in the clip. "There's no such who is the political chief of and non-performing assets. regtech expertise, the market phere around Brexit could be Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday thing as again in the real world. London's financial district or Some of the pre-sched- opportunity in India and a rec- enhancing the risk posed by he is jumping into the bur- We can't look for greatness in "Square Mile", will also seek to uled meetings on her agenda ommendation on how to far-right terrorism in the UK. geoning 2020 Democratic field the past." reassure Indian financial firms include interactions with the improve collaboration in the The UK is due to leave the challenging Donald Trump, In his opening video he worried about Brexit and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy sector," the City of London 28-member European Union aiming to become the first makes no mention of Trump, risks of the UK leaving the Board of India (IBBI), Corporation said. (EU) on March 29. However, openly gay presidential nomi- instead taking aim at what he European Union (EU) in a Confederation of Indian The Corporation says it has the government of Prime nee. Should he win, the 37- called the "show" in feared no-deal situation as Industry (CII), representatives run a representative office in Minister Theresa May is facing year-old wunderkind, a US Washington: "The corruption, the March 29 Brexit deadline of the Maharashtra state gov- Mumbai since 2007 to enable massive resistance from her Navy reservist who took leave the fighting, the lying, the cri- nears. ernment, and Alice Vaidyan, long-term relationship building own Conservative Party MPs as from his mayoral duties to sis. It's got to end." And he high- "My first visit to India Chairman of GIC Re. with financial sector stake- well as the opposition Labour serve in Afghanistan, would lights his credibility as being comes at an interesting point in In Mumbai, she will also holders across India. Around Party over her Brexit deal. also be America's youngest- part of a new forward-focused time for both our countries. In meet Surendra Rosha, CEO of 10-15 Indian financial firms are "We saw a spike in hate ever commander in chief. generation facing immense the UK our focus remains HSBC India, who recently based in the Square Mile, crime after the referendum (in Buttigieg announced that challenges. "We're the genera- firmly on Brexit, while in India joined the City of London which the City Corporation June 2016), that's never really he has formed a presidential tion that lived through school the conversation is all about the Corporation's influential India works closely with. receded. So there's always a pos- exploratory committee, a key shootings, that served in the pending budget and elections," Advisory Council. Sanjiv Chadha, Regional sibility people are being radi- opening step to formally wars after 9/11. And we're the McGuiness said on the eve of Indian High Head of State Bank of India calised by the kind of febrile launching a bid. He joins a generation that stands to be the her visit, planned between Commissioner to the UK, (SBI)-UK, said, "SBI is delight- atmosphere we've got at the growing list of charismatic first to make less than our par- January 27 and 30. Ruchi Ghanashyam, described ed that Policy Chair Catherine moment," Basu told BBC on Democrats seeking to carry the ents —unless we do something "But while these political the City of London McGuinness will make her Tuesday at the launch of a new party's torch into 2020, includ- different," he said. issues may dominate head- Corporation as an important inaugural visit to India." film aimed at encouraging peo- ing three female US senators — Buttigieg was in the early lines for good reason right partner of the Indian mission "The Bank is pleased to ple to report their suspicions Elizabeth Warren, Kamala primary state of Iowa last year, now, it's crucial we don't lose in London, working to boost work with the City of London about all forms of terrorism. Harris and Kirsten Gillibrand testing out a campaign message sight of the larger picture and economic and commercial Corporation in further devel- "We want people to report — and Hispanic-American for- and attempting to build name the importance of the strong activities between India and the oping relationships in the anything that we think is going mer Obama cabinet member recognition. He is up against a relationship between our two UK particularly in the fields of financial and professional ser- to lead to violent confrontation Julian Castro. In a nearly-two- strong Democrat field of con- countries," she said. financial services and fintech. vices space. It is a relationship and people need to calm minute video posted online, tenders, which will broaden in The City of London "This visit will foster that continues to provide down," said the Indian-origin Buttigieg portrayed himself as the coming months to include Corporation's policy chief greater understanding of the unique and important oppor- Metropolitan Police Lead for a can-do reformer — he has the likes of former vice presi- pointed out that while trade City of London in India as well tunities for growth in both the Counter-Terrorism and the earned high praise for reviving dent Joe Biden, Senator Cory between the UK and India as deepen the already close and Asian and UK markets," he Head of its Specialist his mid-sized Indiana city — Booker and former congress- stands at an "impressive" 18.8 strong trade and economic added. Operations. from America's millennial gen- man Beto O'Rourke.        % 

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As per the report, in Delhi, 68 per .%$ ) "..!.# cent men and 82 per cent women showed -!)."/"( .+!"/#! - an increase in levels of anxiety after post- !5# ,#. 9, "- ")%!)$!#.!"( "..!& ing their selfies on social media. Around .)"!$.'"/"+,!-."/- $- #-. %.!#(  !!'5,.!!"  71 per cent men and 80 per cent women showed a decrease in self-confidence. "+$$#"."+% "/"/ Their feelings of physical attractiveness !" "-"."/.""-%5#"+ #! -$!#)- $M-+ also recorded a dip. The feelings of inad- 5++"(L#O- equacy were intense enough to drive )". <5"-.& /"#.!"( !" !" $ many of them to undergo cosmetic -!5 +',.#"/ surgery in order to enhance their facial 9   appearance. "."/-(.O- The study noted that people posted . "..!+!M selfies using filters more than without as +++( their real features made them anxious . '+&!5.- about public approval. Also, the fact that #! ".$ ) filters work magically on the selfie sad- dened them, making them envy their own L -&;- enhanced image. "%!"%$/5#( In one of the recent lectures on the )!"!5#+ psychological effects of taking and post- .!&+!"/ ing selfies on social media, Debraj Shome, $ )&-+!"- director of the said clinic chain, pointed towards men and women between 16 to $(-%#< 25 years of age who spend up to five hours .!!"-.#.#"+ per week clicking selfies and uploading ,! .% $/5#(- them online. “People who took and ;!5#"-"-,#+ posted selfies reported feeling more anx- ) !.(M ious, less confident, and less physically- attractive later. Even though people could -+...- retake or retouch their selfies through fil- .!5/#! $!#) ters, we noted certain effects that could &%5-L-" be harmful. It contributed to significant any upside to the act of taking selfies as alities also have social media accounts, checking of one’s own reflection in the %!"%$/5#"+  feelings of inadequacy over looks. This yet, the government “seriously” needs to O7%$+$' youngsters tend to see how their favourite mirror.” -!!."/.$ )!" indicates that people in India will also consider banning front-facing cameras in celebrities strike a pose and get million He suggested that this should be con- become like the ones in California, USA, smartphones. “There is also a need to % & likes. Following them, they try to imitate sidered a risky online health-related ).!" ."/ where a large majority of the population launch a nationwide campaign that dis- their behaviour. They tend to feel behaviour in terms of mental health, espe- .. ',."))"+-.!+! considers cosmetic surgeries.” courages people from taking selfies,” she $   depressed comparing themselves to the cially if it triggers weight and shape dis- ;5-.%.!.#! .#!5/)%.< The lecture also noted an important said. other so-called physically-attractive peo- satisfaction. He added, “High body dis- "/( #-#%+ !.&!5.) point by Dr Rinky Kapoor, cosmetic der- As per the research, negative impacts & ,"+$' ple. This eventually results in self- satisfaction is the primary risk factor for matologist. Said she, “The camera in the of taking selfies were observed the most loathing.” the development of eating disorders and .%+ !.!$-+!- phone has ironically become the reason among people in Delhi, followed by &"%)%" He said that for some, taking and is correlated with low self-esteem and -,%-"+";5.=#.#> why the phone sells. It is well-known that people in Mumbai, Hyderabad and then  posting selfies is also a way of expressing depression. Interventions that aim to  ,+)" #""/)!#&!5. selfies are a risk to one’s life and limb, with Kolkata. The nationwide study showed an themselves, testing how they really look. diminish or eliminate the harmful effects - $(M$ )-- .+.! hundreds of people dying or sustaining increase in anxiety among 60 per cent '"$'$ The number of likes determines their lik- of social media engagement on one’s psy- # -!""5#21( injuries while taking selfies. This study men and 65 per cent women. Of all the ing towards themselves. chological make-up need to be validated < D3) shows that selfies have an adverse psycho- respondents, 61 per cent men and 70 per %$ The doctor explained how posting and implemented. This indicates that logical effect on one’s personality too. The cent women recorded a decrease in con- selfies to social media is making young- addiction to phones and selfies may cre- impact is even more devastating on peo- fidence after posting their selfies. "+$'$P sters determine self-image and perception, ate a mentally-unstable next generation.” ple with low self-esteem who take to social Shome also pointed out that social $$$ which in turn is emerging as yet anoth- Youngsters need to realise that tak- O-$' media to engage in public behaviour with media and celebrities have been hugely er psychological disorder. He said, ing selfies is not about impressing peo- reduced risk of disgrace and social anx- responsible in making selfies popular, "/P “Frequently taking selfies could be con- ple. They shouldn’t let this control them. %, iety.” especially among the youth. “Since sidered a body-checking behaviour, such One should be satisfied with the way s/he " She suggested that since there is not famous celebrities and other TV person- as repeated weighing and recurrent looks. "/  %'"( " / , =//'%/"'+4/4 %"$' 7%$ =     thoughts, which portray a discipline inherit- %$ %), ed from tradition, there are innovative and ,7; 7,R  ingenious experiments. Satish creates a syner- "/%" gy by his seamless intertwining of tradition and /+%,   5 %  the avant-garde both in his words as well as $)&"$ <    his paintings. Just after reading a few pages, it feels like we are being introduced to fantasies &$ ( &    5  on paper and enchantment in the verbal world. &// The visual richness comprises colour splash-  $, &%"&/ ', es and bold strokes. We can gain multiple moments of silence through the pages, under- ""$, ute and quaint in terms of a culling of state- standing the traditional aesthetics of both con- $'/" "" Cments, Satish Gupta’s Zen Whispers is a cept and imagery — the kinetics of conscious- $P"/ representation of his many journeys in art as ness also come into play — and you realise that well as life. We get a glimpse into the Zen monk silence is the source of his inspiration. 7%"$') and artist who embodies the Buddha within. $$ /$(P The book, which was launched a week ago "1"1 " L "+ at the Visual Arts Gallery, is replete with paint- Satish’s paintings are awash with the spir- ings and sculptures from different periods of it of universal, traditional cultures, but they @   Satish’s artistic endeavours that covers works also go far beyond the conventional bound- selected from his aries of ink/watercolour painting, exuding an "7% monumental aura that is both spiritual and filled with mys- "  landscapes series tery. His words, thoughts and works are a mix $+$' — wave scene of genres — Indian and international, tradi- series, flower tional and contemporary. The sculptures are %.#--  # -+.. series. This leads mesmerising if not filled with a dense grav- #!)   .!  .-#O- --C5.+#"'"/$!#.". to a deep under- itas. standing of his res. Satish gradually develops his own artistic This book tells us that the tides of the "!)".!"-&"#  #+&5.# 0?#-&%5--+!-"!. artistic develop- language by infusing Chinese contexts with a universe are in our veins and nature’s peace #-!)$5""+5"'"!"$%.-&"+ "..!+#"'#!5"+#.!<#< ments during the minimalist rendering of contemporary flows around us. The sea is emotions ! +-!"!"."( past 25 years for awareness. This distinctive style incarnated for Satish, and we have to .-%!%- 5#"/",,#"%!" the audience of gains him critical acclaim travel, stop and look at the waves to        art and readers and we look at his small know and understand the beauty of the fter more than 30 years and Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, alike. word scapes in new sheer surging of life, and the tidal wave Asome two dozen films, Spike is the only first-time Oscar nom- .-+7 dimensions. of Being. The sinuous strokes of black Lee has received his first Academy inee among the men up for Best L C5.+#"'"/&%'" "% and white embody the perfect joy of Award nomination for Best Actor. He’s up against multiple %.!&#$!#0?#-( While the book’s cover has been treated 1, each separate muscle, joint and Director for BlacKkKlansman. nominees like Christian Bale, O)/!"/.!-.!, and designed like a Zen masterpiece, the book The signature of antiquity sinew in that it is everything that It’s also the first time that one of Bradley Cooper, Viggo +#"'"/ ) is full of pauses and spaces. Satish emerges as in the paintings echoes the mirrors the waves and the soil his films have been nominated Mortensen and Willem Dafoe. an artist who is an itinerant traveller with a monumentality of inner realms, and the sea. The book tells us for Best Picture. Yalitza Aparicio’s nomina- -!"-") thorough knowledge of the past and the pre- giving viewers an impression that that in life, nature is aglow and Glenn Close’s Best Actress tion for Roma comes in her first !5-;5-. sent, the East and the West. Interestingly, the they are not the works of a con- rampant, expressing itself in nomination for The Wife is role as an actress. &%5- +!"O. designing and arrangement of the chapters in temporary artist but a man who movement and we must be her seventh, and could This is the second of .!.  !. the book are loose and candid, also filled with straddles through many realms. protectors as well as nurtur- finally mean her first Oscar. Hollywood’s four versions  +!."+ the language of assonance and allusion, per- After studying them meticulously, ers of the Earth and its boun- She has more nominations of A Star Is Born, to get a Best O-/.."/.!" haps almost like going beyond the senses or one will, however, notice that Satish ty. without a win than any other Picture nomination, along the colours into a utopian realm that melds and deliberately breaks away from the The rhythmic quality of the words res- living actor or actress. with the 1937 original. The /# melts into the absolute. practice of contemporary art and instead onates with the artist’s underlying statements. Black Panther is the first 1954 and 1976 versions each # "+-) The work indicates Satish’s deep under- uses world practices. The inner spirit of the paper used becomes Marvel movie — and the first got several Oscar nominations,  ..)". standing of design and his in-depth contem- To remain still is one of the qualities that the beauty of painting and the enchantment superhero film of any kind — but not for Best Picture. )!#""/(M porary awareness derived from his experiences the Eastern philosophy teaches when facing the of the moment is the passion inherent. All to be nominated for Best No women were nominat- +++L ++ of understanding art practices that straddle rapidly-changing world and we get an aura of great works of art and books have one thing Picture. Its $700 million box- ed for Best Director this year. through both the Eastern and the Western stillness when we read through. The words are in common — they touch hearts universal- office take is more than the The number of female -%!! #5"!"+ worlds. The book showcases a variety of gen- soothing yet delicate. Behind his meticulous ly, across time and boundaries. earnings of the other seven directorial nominees in the # +#!,,+ Best-Picture nominees 91-year history of Oscars )!$$.-%!!  combined. remains only five. -"O.+#"/&5.   / ; Roma is the first Eighty-seven coun- -5"/!#"+ Netflix film to be tries had submitted ..-"!5/ t hasn’t been long that Ranveer was again appreciation going noted that it was a remake, the attempt to trace the origins of nominated for Best films to be considered for ISingh and Alia Bhatt-starrer around. However, it turned out song’s original creator has now Mumbai’s indie rap scene, he was Picture. Best Foreign Language Film. $!#)( ++"O. ! Gully Boy’s teaser went viral mak- that there are issues with this track claimed that he “wasn’t paid the “not informed” that his track was Sam Elliott’s first Oscar nom- Only five of them got nominated ..!"(M+ ing waves across social media. The as well (as was with Apna Time royalties due to him.” being used for the film until ination — for Best Supporting — Germany, Japan, Lebanon, # #-+..- film is an intimate recounting of Aayega, which was said to be pla- Sajeel Kapoor, better known by recently, nor that it would be a Actor in A Star Is Born — comes Mexico and Poland. $ -.L/#.#,%M"!.. Mumbai’s homegrown rap scene giarised), and this time it’s not just his stage name Sez on the Beat, cover instead of his original and, 50 years after his first acting Bob Hope hosted the Oscars -O-)!.#( and the musicians who defined it. an “inspired” look. The track is a took to social media following the perhaps most pertinently, he was credit, on the TV series Judd for a record 19 times. No one is With release of the film’s cover of a 2015 song of the same song’s release and posted that not paid royalties for it, despite the Defense. scheduled to host this year’s cer- Mere Gully Mein recently, there name. 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he chairman of the Railway Board, PF berthing slots were rationalised to TV K Yadav, recently chaired a ensure better station punctuality.   // 8  .(      ))      Review Meet of the zonal performance Yadav also reviewed the ongoing   )   &  - ?MC(       at the Northern Railway’s headquarter in action plans of the zone with regards to  8)))     .)      New Delhi. The member of the Traffic the rationalisation of rake links, termi- )    C Railway Board Girish Pillai, the gener- nal shifting to reduce station congestion al manager of the Northern Railway TP and to ensure expeditious primary Singh, the principal heads-of-depart- maintenance. The washing line OHE ment of the Northern Railway, the divi- connectivity is on the anvil with other sional railway managers of the five improvements viz. high-speed fuelling Divisions of Northern Railway viz. and watering. Ambala, Delhi, Moradabad, Lucknow The chairman further reviewed the and Firozpur were also present on the various development plans proposed in occasion. the year ahead viz. the doubling works, Appraising the overall safety perfor- flyovers (rail) to enable operational mance of the zone during 2018-19, flexibility and by-passes/chord lines to Yadav noted the 31 percent noteworthy avoid detention due to reversal. He also reduction in the number of accidents vis- reviewed the various traffic facility up- à-vis 2017-18 and expressed his satisfac- gradation works viz. coaching terminal #%%2 2 ,1   %* tion on the mission mode of the zone in facility at Bijwasan and Varanasi yard #,!#.-5.!#.!$ "+= >-#%". &"#++-.-.#$!#)# 100 per cent elimination of unmanned remodeling plans. The capacity enhance- )!"/. ".# 5& %%.!# ".-&-+!". %.#!"%."+#"/%##+!5.",# level-crossing on the zone, which is a ment works through a target 41 km new 2@0L.!9#%2@0?.#!5/. ".# 5& %#!%5#)".!#. !$ 9"-.#!$ part of the ‘Mission Zero Accident’. line, and doubling spanning 137 km, are  %.#!"%-"+ "$!#).!"%"! !/=9.>())&#!$!,#.!"-  95#. The chairman underscored the need year which include elimination of trac- One of the significant measures to on the anvil for the year 2019-20. #%+.#+$#!).-%#.#9.!".!%%-!"!$2"+.!" !#'-!,!" for expeditious completion of infrastruc- tion change in 12 trains, standardising augment punctuality performance was Assigning a higher impetus to the ".# 5& %#!%5#)".!#. !#/"-+& ( ture projects viz. new lines, doubling and factoring in mega corridor block in the de-congestion of major terminals of modernised signaling, the zone has on lines and so on to enhance capacity cre- the new time table to rationalise train Delhi, Lucknow and Allahabad area. A its anvil projects for introduction of auto- ation to meet the twin objectives of oper- running time. He apprised that live mon- noteworthy raise in speed of trains on matic block signaling on high density ation (punctuality) and safety. He noted itoring of the asset failures is being loop lines enabled saving 86 minutes, routes through an estimated 287.66   )*   F)  that the Northern Railway has taken sev- undertaken and additional manpower while the track strengthening and elec- crore in the year ahead. This would 9***:      eral steps to improve the punctuality of and resources are being deployed on trification works enabled the raising of enable better punctuality performance,          the passenger carrying trains during the dense traffic sections. sectional speed. He also noted that the commented the chairman.     ) *)8      C.  )***   &  $    F &   9$F&:8*** )  $A% ; ;  (P         *)   ))       2!   !"  , ! 1"1 2"% he VIT Technology Business The select qualifying individu- -,#.!$-!% #-,!"-& .. #+""% he Union Minority Affairs tiative has become a ‘credible TIncubator (VIT-TBI) is a joint als, with bankable project reports, get %.!#!#+= >-%!".#&5.+0@ '.! TMinister Mukhtar Abbas brand’ of indigenous talent of initiative between VIT Vellore, and an opportunity to present the same .#)..  -5 .-5"+())&#!$ Naqvi, believes that more than Indian craftsmen and will ful- the Department of Science and for incubation support or appropri- 9-#%%!),"+&.+,5. two lakh artisans, craftsmen fill Prime Minister Narendra Technology, Government of India. ate funding support. The programme +#%.!#/"# !$ ;#"/"++ and culinary experts have been Modi’s commitment to ‘Make The VIT-TBI provides incubation covers the essentials of entrepreneur- !#%C5!$.-+)!5"..!9;!# provided with employment in India’, ‘Stand up India’, and support to start-up ventures and peri- ship, basics of marketing, finance, "#   .++.!" #%.!#"# opportunities through the 11 ‘Start up India’. odically organises capacity building human resource and so on. It will also = #)!" "+ $#>( "+"#)O- ‘Hunar Haats’ which have been He further added that the and training activities to address the provide ample exposure to various %%!5".KN#) $#5"+..  -5 .-K%%,.-+!".!"-$!#.$) -!$&..  organised across the country even was a hit as over 13 lakh needs of the early-stage entrepreneurs facets of organic agriculture, integrat- %-5 .-%-5. -+.!,$""% ---."%.!+!-!$&.. %-5 .-.# during the last two years. The visitors from across the coun- and individuals, who are planning to ed farming practices, biofertilisers, ".!$'""++,"+".-( minister was speaking at the try and abroad visited the fair start a business venture. composting, commercial business closing ceremony of the Hunar and encouraged the artisans by This six-week, non-residential opportunities in medicinal plant %1 J##%  1  1 12 , ,! Haat held in Delhi from purchasing, on a large scale, training programme’s objective is to and horticulture, food processing  ! -# "-! "+K-$ /%###  5"% January 12 to 20. He said, their indigenous handmade expose the participants to the key techniques, quality control, certifica- ""!"<-.!,-#%&."#-"+ “Hunar Haat has been organ- products. The artisans have steps in start up venturing process tion processes, hospitality industry,  %!))"%"/!",.)&#0L.-#( ised across the country by the also received national and and equip them with adequate packaging and will include industry "#!5. &!,#.+$.)-'!". Ministry, and it has proved to Government like the Hunar international orders worth knowledge to initiate a venture in visits. This programme will also !"/L?L#) "#% $.5#.#% -- be an ‘empowerment and Haat has significantly encour- lakhs of rupees. food processing and agro-based equip the participants to write and !$ -#% <   5-"-- --F   #)5) employment exchange’, for the aged and promoted the rich In the coming days, the technologies. It equips the students present a Project Report and throw %!"!) --"+ %!"!) --(" master artisans and crafts- traditional heritage of arti- event will also be organised at with requisite skills, knowledge and open opportunities to Business #!5.   ,#!+ . -!#.-. "+ . )!-. men. The employment orient- sans which had been margin- other different locations in competencies to convert their start up Incubation at the VIT Technology %!""".%!""%.!"$#!) +#%. .!.%".#  !%.+5&"#-- ed programmes of the Modi alised for a long time. 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(RK#$!5#-".! when losing 6-1, 4-1 after going through -/""/  %!".#%. .!+R ## -+(  - ,  three five-set epics during the tournament. !..")"5#-+K-/5 5,-)<$" -%!"+ It kept the Serb's bid for a record sev- !F$A$ % /..)$!#+#+/&++"/.!!#.5#"0<@+$%. enth Australian title on track and he will .!#%.#2H$" ( now meet French 28th seed Lucas Pouille, %# ,$*%$*$ who beat power-serving Canadian Milos %"1% J111*# Raonic 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 6-7 (2/7), 6-4 to 2 9  Durban: "+#%'K--K"+#5--""+"+  make his first Slam semi.  5'!/5++!5.$#%.!-#-<  "/ It was a gut-wrenching defeat etra Kvitova's surging win over " "  #! #<%!-.# -%!"+ !"<+ ".#".!" for Williams, who battled back PAshleigh Barty to make the /"-. '-." . "/-)+ !" 5-+(  ,# from a set down and was leading Australian Open semi-finals ensured %) .!/.# " !5. $#% # ?@ $!# $ " 5-1 in the third and serving for the Simona Halep's reign as world num- #, .!'-."K-2@3(,5.!""5"&."02L- match, only to throw it away with some ber one is over, not that the wild shots as frustrations bubbled to the Romanian is bothered. !5. $#% !" & $ %'.- . /. !#- .! surface. The Czech star overtook Halep's -,#("+#5--", "/"--%!"+!"<+ "There's nothing I did wrong on those points total, while Naomi Osaka and ".#".!" )+"5"&."?@$.#-%!#"/A3!" match points. I stayed aggressive. She just Karolina Pliskova also have a math- +&5.(  5'! - ")+ )",5.!" Since returning last year from giving Slam of the year, 11 players had a Djokovic, who is targeting a 15th A@$!#."".%'..!"& '-.".!#%2@3( birth, Williams has made four unsuc- chance to hold the top spot, but that Grand Slam title, endured his own tough cessful attempts to match Margaret Court's has now been whittled down. fourth round showdown with Daniil 24"* * ,,  long-time standing 24 Grand Slam titles, Of the three in the running, only Medvedev and said he was glad to get off Durban: '-."%,."#$#)+%!5 +$"+ and the wait continues with the French Pliskova has been there before, in court early. )- $".#!5& $.#-%5/.&-.5),)%-!$ Open in May her next chance. 2017 when she became the first "As they say, this is exactly what the )'"/.-)+.!&#%-.%!))".-/"-. "The big picture for me is always win- Czech women to do so. doctor ordered for me after the match two !5. $#%" , # +5#"/ .# -%!"+ !"<+#( ning," she added. "I'm not going to sit here To do so again she must win the nights ago," he said. "Not to spend too %%!#+"/ .! #,!#.- #$# )+ .- %!))".- and lie about that. It hasn't happened yet, title on Saturday. much time on the court. /"-."+  5'!".3L.!#!$!5. but I feel like it's going to happen." "I've had plenty of matches so far this $#%K- #5" %- !" 5-+(  5'! "-+< For Pliskova, it is only her third semi- a very good feeling," she said after depriv- A focused Osaka rolled past Ukraine's year and I am in another semi-final and +/+"$#++ #$!#-"/ (-!" final at a major. ing Williams of a US Open final rematch Svitolina, who was troubled by neck and "I tried to be consistent, it's unfortu- I will do everything to get ready for that 1@...)"+-#"!$$.!."!"<-.#'#K-"+ She made the last four at Roland with Osaka. shoulder problems. nate that she got injured but playing one." #$#-%5/.!".-.5),)%-,--"/-!) Garros in 2017 and the US Open a year Despite the Ukrainian suffering, it was against her even when she was injured was Pouille had never won a match in 1, - %!))".-" #+5(R&' .#));'" earlier, where she beat Williams before los- nevertheless a serious statement from the still really tough," said the 21-year-old. Melbourne before this year but has &." "O  ,# '   ; = & %' ing the final to Angelique Kerber. Asked about facing Osaka next, steely-eyed Osaka, who was playing the "I just had one goal, to try as hard I recruited 2006 Australian Open champi- "I was almost in the locker-room but Pliskova replied: "She's dangerous but sort of tennis which drove her to the US can and not get angry. I didn't do that real- on Amelie Mauresmo to his team and said /5#K-!5#)!.#-.."/.!+O.!5 now I am standing here as a winner. It is nobody is more dangerous than Serena." Open title. ly well in the last two rounds and I did that it was paying off. /!.#.!-$!#!5.!+>OR#$#-C5!.+- -"/& O"#$ &-.( %1 %##    Wijk Aan Zee: -"."""+, +!5."- !!, +$+#$!$> !% +#-& %'.%#+,,!#.!$5"/#.!-. " ;!". + !" - ,!".- $.# . "+ !$ . "". #!5"+!$.. 9-.#-%--.!5#")".(%' "/     2017 Singapore Open champion -$#-.!$..!&%'<.!<&%'& %'/)-"#! Praneeth was sent packing 12-21, .-""++  ,!-.!"!"&!#+$!#. he Indian trio of P V Sindhu, 16-21 by Olympic champion Chen );!# ,#. "+ - "! "  .#< . . $!5# TSaina Nehwal and Kidambi Long of China in 40 minutes, while #!5"+--. #)""/".$#-.-5,#.!5#")".!$ Srikanth dished out superb perfor- Subhankar, who had won his maid- . #( " ,!)"%.% !$ 5-- ;!"+ ""+ mances on the opening day to en title at SaarLorLux Open in "+!# +%),!"9/"5- # -"!$!#". advance to the second round of the Germany last year, fought hard + $! !"/  $" %.!# !# "+" #"+)-.# $350,000 Indonesia Masters World before going down 14-21, 21-19, 15- +. 5;#.( "/ #" !$ " , + !5.  +# Tour Super 500 badminton tourna- 21 against former World champion .. "+# +)# #)"'.!&;!".$!5#. !"/ ment here on Wednesday. Viktor Axelsen of Denmark. -+5.%)""-#!- +.!+#& Olympic and World Local hope Anthony Sinisuka %!),.#!.!#+""!#-.(  D       ' Championship Silver medallist Ginting, seeded seventh, proved a Sindhu opened the new season with difficult customer for Parupalli , #%  2 &'( a fighting 22-24, 21-8, 21-17 win over Kashyap once again as he claimed a New York: !#)# ".+ ..- /! ',# ) 2012 London Games champion Li 21-12, 21-16 win over the former '.    D !#+""!5"%+!"5-+.. #.#$#!) Xuerui of China in a 54-minute Commonwealth Games champion. women's singles match. In men's doubles, national .-,!#.$.#-2@0A9;!#/5!%%#--!"    The second seeded Indian will champions Manu Attri and B . . ! !#+! ,+-(  3A<#  "The IWF Hearing Panel will render its decision on the athlete's case in due course," it added. The 25-year-old Sanjita, who had won Gold in the women's 53kg category at the 2018 Commonwealth "  , 6 # Games in Gold Coast, had tested positive for anabol-   ! ! ('   ic steroid testosterone. Her urine sample was taken prior to the World Championships in United States in     November 2017, and she was put under provisional sus-     showing at the Commonwealth pension from May 15 last year. ndian football team striker Jeje Lalpekhlua Games in April. A final decision of the IWF panel is yet to come Ion Wednesday rued the country's crashing ormer captain Sandeep Singh on Hockey India has invited fresh but Sanjita said her assertion of innocence has been vin- out of the ongoing Asian Cup and said it could FWednesday slammed the fre- applications for the post and dicated. have done better in the continental showpiece quent change of coaches in Indian Sandeep, who was best known for "I have got a mail from the international federa- event. hockey, asserting that there is none his ferocious drag-flicks, feels an tion and our national federation has also called me up The Indian team was on the verge of book- better for the job than the recently- Indian coach will be most beneficial this morning informing about the lifting of the (pro- ing a maiden knock-out round berth but con- removed Harendra Singh. for the team. visional) suspension. I am relieved and happy. I am ceded goal via penalty at the far end of the Harendra was sacked as India "There is no language barrier innocent and I have never taken any banned substance group match against Bahrain. India needed a coach earlier this month following and more importantly, you don't in my career. I am vindicated now," she said. draw to reach the Round of 16 but lost 0-1 to a disappointing 2018 and offered hesitate while interacting with an "At the same time, I experienced mental trauma Bahrain to exit from the tournament. another stint with the junior squad. Indian coach. Indian coaches are during these past 8-9 months (since May 15 last year) "We gave our 100 per cent in every match. He became the sixth coach to be strict on the field but off the field due to the mistake of the international federation. I hope But we could have done better. Not qualify- sacked in as many years. they take very good care of you," he nothing like this happen to any athlete in future. An ing out of the group stages is a setback for us. "You can't be changing coaches explained. athlete's reputation is very precious," she added. But it shows anything can happen in football," this frequently. The crucial Olympic The phenomenon of dropping Sanjita said the Indian Weightlifting Federation had Lalpekhlua said. qualifier (FIH Series Finals in June) players without giving them ample asked her to join the national camp immediately if she "It was a very difficult match against is ahead of us and we should not be opportunities is another aspect that wants. Bahrain and it was unfortunate the way we lost. "But we have to make Asian Cup qualifi- experimenting too much. I don't      . ,  bogs down Indian coaches, said "The federation official told me today to write if I However, that is life in football, and the impor- cation a regular feature. Now we need to focus think I have worked with a better  )         Sandeep. want to join national camp. I am doing that. I missed tant part is the experience earned by the young to do well in World Cup Qualifiers, followed coach than Harendra sir," Sandeep The biggest worry for the the Asian Games and World Championships in 2018. players that will give dividends in future," he by yet again qualifying for the Asian Cup (for said at the launch of Flickers Brothers players also need time to understand national team, according to Sandeep, I want to compete in the World Championships this was quoted as saying by the official website of 2023)," said the player from Mizoram. hockey academy, his joint venture his methods. The team doesn't have is lack of world-class goalkeepers. year and qualify for 2020 Olympics. For any athlete, All India Football Federation. "The sleeping giant is now awake. We have with brother Bikramjeet. that kind of time (ahead Olympic "My biggest worry is when P R Olympics is the ultimate," she said. India outplayed Thailand 4-1 in the open- shown to all in Asia that we belong on the same "There are a few coaches (in qualifiers)," he said. Sreejesh retires, who will be replace The international body informed about her dop- ing match to notch up its first win in the Asian page as them. Our performance in the Asian India) who can coach at the highest India have had a variety of for- him? I don't see anyone matching up ing offence only in May last year. That meant the Cup since 1964. Thailand eventually qualified Cup has improved tenfold, and it can only get level and Harendra paaji is one of eign coaches and Harendra helming to his standards. We have to prepare Manipuri weightlifter participated in the Gold Coast for the Round of 16 where they lost to China. better from here as young players have been them. He should have been given the national team was a rarity in goalkeepers. Strikers and drag-flick- CWG, where she finished top of the podium. She had "Our biggest achievement was the win given the needed experience. Indian football more time. recent times. But he could not even ers keep coming but not goalkeep- also won Gold in the 48kg in the 2014 Commonwealth against Thailand," said Lalpekhlua, who had can go only upwards from here towards a "Any new coach takes about six last 12 months after taking charge, ers. I hope he plays for another five Games in Glasgow. scored India's fourth goal in that match. brighter future," Lalpekhlua said. months to adjust to the system and following the team's medal-less to seven years." ""# $!#%(%$#) *# #%) +,-+./0 C? =     8 3 8) ,/+J   & ) J+N   ,   >  ?<===9    !6. , .. 60 7; B, -)) =!5.$#%> 0@H 0@0 QS303+- %#+-=-. "+-> 02Q 00H 00S23L+- #. ! = "+> 02@ 00H 1SA1+- $ ,* #"#=-. "+-> 02@ 00? QS31A+- '#"= "+> 00A 00? ?SA1+-     mind, on-field umpire Shaun . ..   George said. un stops play after dinner. "The setting sun is in the SSounds bizarre? But this is eyes of the players and we need what happened in the first to think of their safety as well as 3  ?*&  (?0   India-New Zealand ODI at the umpires. There was an aware- McLean Park. ness of it by the players (they     Rain interruption in inter- didn't appeal)," said the umpire. national cricket bringing the New Zealand skipper Kane ndia captain Virat Kohli was on Duckworth-Lewis method into Williamson also took a light- IWednesday rested for the last two consideration is nothing new. hearted view on the situation. games of the five-match ODI series But here it was the sun that trou- "It is hard to move the sun against New Zealand and the fol- bled the batsmen by coming and hard to move the Grand lowing T20 series owing to his right in the line of their view, Stand. So, we didn't have much "workload in the last few forcing play to stop for about option and had to sit down a bit," months". half an hour. he quipped. Vice-captain Rohit Indian captain Virat Kohli Stoppages due to sun have Sharma will lead the side in said he has never experienced a been witnessed in the past here his absence. sun-induced stoppage in his life. during the domestic competi- The selection com- "Never in my life," he said tions, and reportedly, also at few mittee and the team when asked about the halt due English grounds, but none of management took to which the target was revised them were international match-     the call in view of by two runs and the match es. his packed sched- shortened by an over. In 1980, and India-England ndia produced cricket of the cali- ule over the past "It was funny. In 2014, I got Test match in Mumbai, called bre that has become synonymous couple of months. out once with the sun in my eyes Bombay at the time, was brought Iwith Virat Kohli's men to crush "Considering his and this rule wasn't there then," forward by a day due to a solar New Zealand in the first ODI but a workload in the last Kohli said at the post-match eclipse. bizarre and unprecedented sun- few months, the team presentation ceremony. Normally, the cricket pitch- induced interruption overshadowed management and senior selec- The decision to halt pro- es are positioned in the North- the on-field action on Wednesday. tion committee is of the view that New Zealand series. Rohit Sharma ceedings was taken after the South direction to avoid this Entering the five-match rubber it would be ideal for him to get ade- will captain the side in the final two dinner break of the day-nighter, scenario, but at McLean Park, following maiden Test and ODI series quate rest ahead of the home series ODIs and T20I series," it added. keeping the players' safety in the pitch is East-West facing. triumphs in Australia, India signalled against Australia," said the BCCI in After the ongoing New Zealand their intent with a clinical display, a statement. tour, India will host Australia for five which saw them chase down a revised "There will be no replacement ODIs starting February 24 and soon   47 target of 156 by eights wickets in 34.5 for Mr Kohli in the squad for the after the IPL follows. overs. The Duckworth-Lewis method !!  7  came into the picture for an inter- This led to an interruption that first five overs with just 18 runs on the ruption which was not caused by rain has never been seen in international board.     for the first time. cricket before. By sending back Guptill in his On a near-perfect day, the only Because of the nearly half-an-hour 56th match, the 28-year-old Shami he Indian women's cricket team will aim to put behind the off- thing that didn't go their way was the delay, the target was revised to 156 in became the fastest Indian to reach 100 Tfield furores and bring the focus back on the game when it clash- toss. But India made light of that by 49 overs, which the visitors chased wickets in ODIs. es with New Zealand in a three-match ODI series starting on bowling out the home team for a pal- without much ado. Coming into the series after a Thursday. try 157 in 38 overs. While Rohit Sharma may have hugely successful 2018, Ross Taylor The Indian women's team was at the centre of a huge contro- Wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav was lost his focus after the dinner break, looked good in his 41-ball 24, but he versy after its semi-final exit in the T20 World Cup in the West the most successful bowler, returning & )F .     /*&  % E     %  Kohli and Dhawan didn't let the sun- was brilliantly caught and bowled by Indies owing to a bitter public spat between ODI captain Mithali figures of 4/39 in 10 overs, while induced stoppage distract their minds Chahal, who lured the batsman to Raj and the then coach Ramesh Powar. seamer Mohammed Shami finished ! .($( %& %(*/00*& ' 3$( when play resumed. Kohli, though, dance down the pitch a tad too early Following the fiasco, WV Raman replaced Powar and this will with an excellent 3/19 in six overs. got out five short of a fifty. with his change of pace. be his first assignment at the helm. Mithali also had a fallout with There were also two wickets for leg- DPacer Mohammed Shami on The Indian captain hit three Till Taylor was there alongside T20 skipper and star batter Harmanpreet Kaur but asserted on the spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Wednesday became the fastest Indian boundaries in his 59-ball knock Williamson, things looked good for eve of the series Captain Kane Williamson top- to claim 100 wickets in One-day before pacer Lockie Ferguson had New Zealand, as the duo played a few that she has moved scored for the hosts with 64 off 81 Internationals, reaching the mark in him caught behind with a quick delightful shots, especially the skip- on from all the balls. the opening match against New delivery that caught the batsman by per whose trademark backfoot punch drama and is In response, Shikhar Dhawan Zealand. surprise. through the covers stood out. focussed on the began the innings with a flurry of This was his 56th game in the 50- In the course of his 26th ODI fifty, Tom Latham was dismissed in task at hand. boundaries, eventually finishing as the over format. Dhawan became the joint fourth similar fashion, with leg-spinner The side would top-scorer with 75 off 103 balls. Shami's wicket number 100 was fastest batsman to reach 5000 runs. Chahal being the bowler. be aiming to The left-handed opening bat- New Zealand opener Martin Guptill, Dhawan needed 118 innings to reach Henry Nicholls and Mitchell improve its fifth man, battling indifferent form, stud- who played onto his stumps a deliv- five-match ODI series. the mark. Santner came, swung their willows for position in the ICC ded his innings with six boundaries. ery that moved in after pitching on Before Shami, Irfan Pathan This knock will bring some relief a six and a couple of boundaries, and championship table India were comfortably placed at a good length. reached the 100-wicket mark in 59 for Dhawan as he hasn't scored a half got out to Jadhav and Shami respec- through this series, 44 for one when, in a bizarre turn of With his brilliant opening burst ODIs, while Zaheer Khan (65 match- century in his last nine innings. tively as New Zealand stuttered at 133 which is part of the events, players walked off the ground at McLean Park, the 28-year-old es), Ajit Agarkar (67) and Javagal Earlier, opting to bat, the New for six in the 30th over. world body's after dinner because the setting sun Shami continued his good showing Srinath (68) are the other Indian Zealanders were off to an inauspicious By that time, Williamson too had women's champi- made it difficult for them to spot the in the limited overs format, having bowlers to complete a century of start, losing both openers Martin had enough, and got out while trying onship and will ball at McLean park. impressed in Australia prior to this wickets in the quickest time. PTI Guptill and Colin Munro within the to hoick Yadav over long-on. determine quali- fiers for the 2021 World Cup. nights, just wondering about India lost the #",! !/--$!#"+<5 ,-!+ how I can undo this damage. home leg of the Who is going to listen to me? ICC Women's Championship series ""$*$% %!$ It has now gone into a zone 2-1 to New Zealand during the last !"#.@=$.   9 9  Karan" and has spent sleepless crossed boundaries and I apologise that is beyond my control," cycle that ran from 2014-2016. '1=%'*%1'-/41)*%8 nights wondering how to "undo because it was my platform where it Johar told the channel in the However, the team has enough reaking his silence on the this damage". happened," Johar told ET Now in an interview posted on Twitter on firepower in stylish opener Smriti Mandhana, who has already Bcontroversy following com- Pandya and Rahul were wide- interview. Wednesday. scored 488 runs in the championship. ments by cricketers Hardik ly slammed for their remarks The filmmaker said the boys Calling himself a feminist New Zealand are presently in second position on the table with Pandya and K L Rahul on his chat labelled misogynistic and sexist have "paid the price" for what hap- who has been brought up by 12 points from nine matches while India are fifth with eight points show, filmmaker Karan Johar and have been provisionally sus- pened on the episode. strong women, Johar said he and ahead of Pakistan only on net run rate. Defending champi- says he apologises for what hap- pended by the Board of Control "I haven't spoken about it really... asks the same questions to ons Australia lead the table with 16 points from nine outings. pened and admits the conversa- for Cricket in India (BCCI), I feel very responsible because it was everyone. The losses at the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 and the tion "may have crossed bound- pending an inquiry. my show and my platform. I invited Asked if he has any regrets Women's World T20 last year put paid to New Zealand's hopes of aries". "I'm not justifying the con- them as guests and so the ramifica- about the episode, Johar said qualifying for the knockouts. The filmmaker also said he versation that happened on the tions and repercussions of the show he regretted what has hap- They now get a chance to outdo India in home conditions, feels very responsible for the episode. I'm saying that perhaps are my responsibility. pened to them. which will also help their chances of qualifying directly for the 2021 remarks made on "Koffee with things were said that may have "I have had so many sleepless After the controversy, the Women's World Cup, which will be competed here. The hosts and episode featuring the two four other top teams will direct entries to the premier event two cricketers was taken down by years from now. Hotstar. New Zealand are without wicketkeeper-batter Katey Martin, "Certain remarks/com- who is unavailable due to work commitments, but have match-win- ments made by the guests on ners in the likes of former captain Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine, the episode 12 of Koffee with who leads the championship run table with 592 with three hun- Karan may hurt the senti- dreds. ments of our users/viewers. As Spin bowler Leigh Kasperek is another one to look out for with a responsible platform, we 19 wickets in the championship so far. have removed the episode New Zealand have played England, Pakistan and the Windies from Hotstar with immediate so far while India have completed their engagements against effect," Hotstar had tweeted. Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka. .   

2   where I think they won the series," he said. ri Lanka have closely studied "If we want to win a game Sthe way India defeated that is the area we'll have to Australia in their recent Test improve, and we're aware of series, but captain Dinesh that." Chandimal said on Wednesday The Sri Lankan skipper said that his side will still need a mir- he wasn't perturbed by the acle to do the same. notoriously fast and bouncy Speaking to reporters ahead Gabba wicket. of Thursday's opening Test at the "When you look at the pitch Gabba, Chandimal was cau- gers crossed." you can see a lot of grass on the tious when asked about Sri Chandimal said he had kept wicket," he said. Lanka's chances. a close eye on the "outstanding "We have got really good fast "It's definitely a challenge for cricket" played by India in their bowlers so that's a real plus," he us, and if you can take this chal- first Test series win in Australia, added. lenge — and as a batsman or as which wrapped up earlier this Chandimal said he wanted a bowler you give it your best month. to make history and become the shot and give 200 percent to the "When India were bowling first Sri Lankan captain to win team — we can do a miracle between 40 and 80 overs they a Test series in Australia, but here," he said. didn't give any runs away in that wouldn't take his opponents "That's what we want to do period. They kept it at under lightly. "We never underesti- as a team, and we'll keep our fin- three an over. That's the area mate the Australians," he said.