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 (  ( 12$ 3241 of issues, including action Congress      "!#$ against the Badals, Sidhu’s bon- member Pratap Singh Bajwa, month after Navjot Singh homie with Pak Prime Minister lashing out at Sidhu, said:    ASidhu had given his resig- and former cricketer Imran “What is the point of making    nation as the Punjab Cabinet Khan, among others. public his letter to Rahul Minister to Congress national It was after Sidhu’s “friend- Gandhi? Does he want to show            president Rahul Gandhi, the ly match” jibe while cam- how in Punjab it is only that cricketer-turned-politician on paigning in Bathinda days writ of Capt  ++"#"" $/0 /1      Sunday made his resignation Sidhu had blamed the ahead the State was to go for runs? It is obvious that distri-       letter public on social media Chief Minister of “singling him polls that Capt Amarinder, bution of portfolios is privilege 22-year-old man working fuelling speculation regarding out for no reason” and defend- and other Congressmen, had of the Chief Minister. Sidhu Ain a restaurant in South !    his future course of action. ed himself by doling out figures accused Sidhu of “harming the should have taken charge of the Delhi's posh Defence Colony Sidhu shared his resigna- and numbers to prove that party’s prospects in elections. power portfolio.” area was stabbed to death for # 5/$32646786852 tion letter, addressed to “Indian urban areas performed better Mincing no words, Capt It has been learnt that resisting a snatching bid on National Congress president than the rural areas of the State Amarinder had made it clear Sidhu has all along been insist- Sunday around 1am. The man he Congress efforts to woo Rahul Gandhi” on Twitter, during elections. that he intended to change ing on the central leadership to was stabbed thrice in the chest Tits rebel MLAs back in its which he “submitted on June Sidhu’s move that has Sidhu’s portfolio, that was final- get back his Local Government and succumbed to the injuries fold received a jolt on Sunday 10, 2019”, a day after he met rubbed everyone in the wrong ly followed by a major Cabinet Department, while refusing to while being taken to AIIMS as one of the lawmakers arrived Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi in way within Punjab unit of the reshuffle. Besides four, the take charge of the Power Trauma Centre, police said on in Mumbai after assuring the the national Capital. Congress party, is being seen as portfolios of all the Ministers Department, which compli- Sunday. Congress crisis managers of a In related tweet, Sidhu the beginning of end of his rela- were changed, with Capt cated the entire issue. Shyam Bodh Sah, a native possible rethink on his decision (  '       $ declared that he will also be tion with the Congress. Amarinder allotting Sidhu Another Congress leader of Bihar and a resident of to quit.  )    & sending his resignation to Speculation is that Sidhu, who Power and New and Renewable maintained that in case Sidhu Zamrudpur in Delhi, was Rebel Congress MLA MTB Punjab Chief Minister Capt had joined the Congress just Energy. had taken the charge of Power working for Swagat Restaurant Nagaraj flew to Mumbai on Hoskote MLA told reporters on the decision. Amarinder Singh. However till before the 2017 State Assembly Over a month after, defiant Ministry, the Congress high for the last four years. Sunday, where he made it clear that he intended to take a final Stating that all MLAs who the filing of the report, the polls, may pave his own way Sidhu refused to assume the command could have per- The incident took place that there was no question of call on taking back his resig- have resigned are together, he Chief Minister’s Office denied while joining hands with the charge of his new Ministry, suaded the Chief Minister to when Shah was on his way back withdrawing his resignation. nation after talks with denied that senior BJP leader R receiving his resignation. splinter groups, which were the while remaining incommuni- give him additional portfolios. to home on bicycle. Police was Leaders of the Congress- Chikkaballapura MLA K Ashoka had flown with him on The 55-year-old Sidhu had part of the Punjab Democratic cado since then. But by being adamant, Sidhu informed about the incident by JD(S) coalition held talks with Sudhakar. the special flight or that the saf- met the party central leadership Alliance that contested 2019 A senior Congress leader, left no option for the high com- a co-worker who was travelling Nagaraj on Saturday and were Nagaraj and Sudhakar had fron party’s influence was on June 9 after Amarinder elections together. who did not wish to be named, mand, the leader added. on the same stretch. confident that he would take submitted their resignations behind their resignations. divested the former cricketer of The development has final- told The Pioneer that Sidhu Questions are being raised "Restaurant employee Laalo back his resignation and help to Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar Earlier in the day, Congress the Local Government and ly put to rest the impasse decided to quit after he felt that on Sidhu’s resignation as a Ram noticed Shah lying on them salvage the 13-month-old on July 10. MLA and former Minister HK Tourism Departments on June between Sidhu and Capt he would not be able to have his Minister who has to submit his footpath and crying for help. HD Kumaraswamy-led Later in the day, speaking Patil had said, “Nagaraj must 6 after accusing him of being a Amarinder that has been con- way, “and after all this while, it resignation to the Chief He informed police. Shah was Government that is on the to reporters in Mumbai, have learnt that Sudhakar is in “non-performer” Minister that tinuing for long, much before was too late for him and too big Minister. Moreover, he has taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre brink of collapse. Nagaraj said there was no ques- Mumbai and I feel he has gone cost the Congress during 2019 the elections. In fact, for his ego to take charge of sent the resignation to Rahul where he was declared Before emplaning a char- tion of withdrawing his resig- there to bring him and other Lok Sabha polls in the State’s Sidhu and Capt Amarinder Power Department and that is Gandhi, who has now himself brought dead," DCP Vijay tered flight for Mumbai, the nation and that he was “firm” legislators back.” urban areas. had been at odds on a variety why he decided to resign”. resigned as the party chief. Kumar said.  O          #"      P          #  51652$/#024 The Indian Space Research eties of valves for the liquid      Organisation (ISRO) had ear- propulsion system of the        mportant components of the lier said all three modules of the launching vehicle to control the     Imodules of India’s ambitious moon mission — Orbiter, fuel while releasing it for com-     second lunar mission, Lander (Vikram) and Rover bustion,” he said.    ! "  Chandrayaan-2, scheduled for (Pragyan) — were getting ready Recalling that the CTTC "  # #  #182 early Monday launch, have for the launch and the lander had supplied critical hardware $%&%      been manufactured by a Union was expected to touch down on items for the Chandrayaan 1,    !  t least two people, includ- Government-run centre here, the lunar surface early in Maity said the institution had    Aing an Army man, were an official said on Sunday. September. also made high-precision com-   "  killed and 27 injured after a The Central Tool Room The Bhubaneswar-based ponents this time for the cryo-   #  four-storey building collapsed and Training Centre (CTTC) institution had started manu- genic engine that will be used in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan has manufactured 22 types of facturing the parts for the in the GSLV Mk-III.   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At least eight more are tonnes, a top official said. and a contract for supply of assembly, reaction wheel . #  & Solan Deputy Commissioner still trapped under the debris. Seven specific assemblies spacecraft component, Maity assembly, dynamically tuned '("    (DC) KC Chaman said. The rescued people, for navigation and inertial said the arrangement had gyroscope, Isro laser gyroscope &    *++ +,* Chaman, who is on the including eight Army person- momentum of the orbiter and helped it further strengthening (ILG), mini advanced inertial        spot, told PTI that 37 people nel, sustained multiple injuries the limbs of the moon rover its manufacturing capability. navigation system (AINS) and    +,. were trapped, and till now 27 and have been admitted to a “Pragyan” have also been man- “For the current mission, rate gyro electronic package people have been rescued and nearby hospital, he said. ufactured by the centre. the CTTC has created 22 vari- device (RGPD).    !"#$ % 

        3 465" #  ' / %<1 2&   @  O0  8  ;:  # #182 He also urged people to Festival-2019. He visited exhi-      #  3      &4,B>*  come forward to adopt ‘Home bition stalls on the occasion           : 8 @5= ! imachal Chief Minister Stay Scheme’ launched by the and envisaged keen interest the   &  &5   '!!  HJai Ram Thakur on State Government. This would items displayed by various         4*+++ 4 Sunday said that the State not only provide better board- Departments, Boards, , +++  $          4C++ Government is committed to ing and lodging facilities to the Corporation and NGOs.       &     8  8   develop Janjehli as a favourite tourists, but also help in sup- He also released a festival 4>>*C           1  eco-tourism destination of the plementing their income, he souvenir brought out by the &    &  4*+++   country, since the area has added. organizers and distributed      4,C+++    tremendous scope of tourism The Chief Minister said prizes to the winners of differ- due to its salubrious climate, that an ADB Tourism Project ent events organised on the '#     #' "/ pristine setting and mesmeris- is also coming up in Jhanjheli occasion. %<: 3:         # ing scenic beauty. which would be an added Earlier, the Chief Minister 5& :  $  2 #D$2#E The Chief Minister, while attraction for the tourists. inaugurated Lift Water Supply  &  &        :38/4  presiding over the closing cer- The PWD Rest House Scheme from Chhari Khad to : :   F    5 4  emony of Janjehli Tourism would be constructed soon Tandi and adjourning areas at F  :38/4     5 &2 : : Festival-2019 held at Janjehli in which would also facilitate the Thunag constructed at a cost of          &  :#  Seraj area of Mandi district tourists visiting the area. The Rs 2.68 crore. He performed :5# # 5 & :  # announced Rs one crore for road to Janjehli would be Bhumi Pujan of upgradation of   &:38/4    G        construction of Seraj Kala upgraded and improved so Lambathach-Cheuni- C   '  ,.*,      :& Manch so that the event could that more tourists could be Sharadhar-Narayabgarh-            &,.*  be organized in a befitting attracted to visit the area, he Thachi Road at Lambathach to manner. added. be completed by spending Rs '/"" "'#"   " + " ' He also announced Rs 3 Thakur announced Rs 20 75.70 crore. $.13   2     &   crore for construction of Mini lakh for development of He also inaugurated Water  &  &8 1      & Secretariat at Janjehli so that all Fishery farm at Janjehli. He also Supply Scheme at partially cov- &   :!              the offices could be housed in announced that a multi-storey ered habitation to village      C  1   one complex. Parking would be constructed Bhalwar in Gram Panchayat 6        & &   & The Chief Minister said ever increasing pressure of said. He said that the BJP in the at Janjehli and Rs 20 lakh Tungadhar, Bung and Janjehli  1       & &  that this festival was an effort tourists on the already over- The famous Club state not only won all the four would be given for construc- in Tehsil Thunag constructed at  &         :!  to showcase the rich cultural crowded tourist destinations, Mahindra Group has agreed to seats, but also made record by tion of Bridge over Bakhli a cost of Rs 43.45 lakh. This         &    &1 diversity and natural beauty of but also provide the tourists setup a resort in Jhanjheli in the ensuring BJP victory in all the Khad. would ensure water supply to 1       &     the area. new destination to enjoy. district. Efforts would also be 68 assembly constituencies of His other announcements partially covered habitations of     He said that Himachal The State Government has made to setup a ropeway upto the state. Not only this, the vote included Rs 10 lakh each for three Panchayats of the area. Pradesh has several tourists' decided to develop Chanshal in famous tourist place Shikari share of BJP in the state was construction of bridge over On the occasion, Thakur "  7    '"  destinations such as Shimla, Shimla district as Winter sports Mata Temple. This would about 69 per cent, which was Kaveli Nala and Basla Road, Rs also laid foundation stone of 33 %<   $/7'4@$   Manali, Kullu, Dharamshala and skiing destination, Janjehli ensure expansion of tourism highest in the country, he 11,000 each to all the 21 Mahila KV Sub Station at Janjehli to be  &2& ' + ' C 2 B+++ etc, but still there are several in Mandi district as eco activities in the area, he added. added. Mandals participating in the completed at a cost of about Rs     $2$/('4@   ' +,.  virgin destinations which need- tourism destination, Bir Billing The Chief Minister also Thakur said that the festival. 6 crore and announced to con-     ++  H   & ed to be developed from in Kangra district as thanked the people for pro- Government would provide The Chief Minister also nect Kandi village with road B CI   :2$G  &*I4" tourism point of view. Paragliding destination and viding wholehearted support to all possible help to make this flagged off the colourful cul- and develop it from tourism 8!    # ,C&  &   222G Thakur also said that this Pong Dam in Kangra district as the BJP in the recently held Lok Tourism Festival more attrac- tural troupe procession to mark point of view and develop 543122 /8=    ! &  would not only reduce the Water sports destination, he Sabha elections. tive and well organised. the closing of Janjehli Tourism Tungasi as a tourist destination.    , >   222G543122 /8= 63G $/7'4@ +    "  "  " (  :!  ,+       $<)<@ /    84  2   2!" :  J4  & 4 8  # 12$ 324178;12 Development) Vini Mahajan. will be allotted to the indus- the demands of the local indus- 4& 1&    #   ++H    “The poor and deplorable trial association on reserve try, he said that rehabilitating &&  G @  &  unjab Government has condition of the Chanalon price for constructing an office and improving the lot of the     &&        ()$ Poffered Rs 10 crores for the Industrial Focal Point was there. “The government will industry in the area was one of /   :!        drainage and repairing of roads brought to the notice of the also consider the demand for his top most priorities, as it will & 1 5& 5 : in the Chanalon industrial focal Additional Chief Secretary. She providing land for the group generate revenue and jobs. # 12$ 3241 day. The maximum tempera- point located near Kurali in was informed that the roads and housing scheme for the He assured that not only 899( # "  #   P( +  / ture here dropped by seven Kharar assembly segment. drainage system is in a bad employees working in the will he ensure that the existing %</ 8 &     (   oderate to heavy rains notches to settle at 27.7 The offer was made during shape there,” said Tewari after focal point,” he said. industry is strengthened and got  & &    &  & N"  O8  Mlashed Haryana and degrees Celsius. the meeting of Sri Anandpur the meeting. Tewari added that the all the facilities, he will also facil- C++           Punjab on Sunday and the According to the Sahib MP Manish Tewari and He said that Mahajan had Department will also issue itate fresh investments. “The               ( maximum temperatures hov- Meteorological senior Congress leader and for- offered to release Rs 10 crores notices to those plot owners Chief Minister Capt Amarinder                ered below 30 degrees Celsius Department, the city received mer minister Jagmohan Singh for drainage and repair of roads who have not developed and Singh is very keen to revive the &     2       mark at most places. 27.9 mm rainfall till Sunday Kang led delegation of indus- which were lying in a very bad built any industry since the industry in the state and has       &   & L0  "    Chandigarh received evening. trialists with the state Additional condition. allotment of the plots. extended all support and H         5  heavy downpour during the Ambala in Haryana, Chief Secretary (Industries and Besides, Tewari added that Expressing his gratitude to encouragement for the pur-  82M1658 # 6 6#:2"" which was also lashed by Housing and Urban it was also agreed that a plot the Department for conceding pose,” he said. 8       G &     heavy rain, recorded a high of 27.2 degrees Celsius, down eight notches against nor- mal. Ambala recorded 38 mm rainfall #     5 , which also received rain, registered a high of 29.2 degrees Celsius, down five # 12$ 3241 capacity of 113.6 MW roof private sector is also planned produce energy using solar distribute 128472 LED bulbs among students, the degrees. Narnaul recorded a top solar installations. to be installed during the energy by the consumers to to 64236 households under Department of New and maximum temperature of 38 he Manohar Lal Khattar As per the target set for current financial year and reduce their electricity bills this,” he added. Renewable Energy will degree Celsius while Hisar TGovernment in Haryana current fiscal year for roof generate about 8000 lakh and also, to achieve the solar The official said that ener- ensure that these 220 schools settled at 37.8 degrees. has drawn up an ambitious solar power projects, 12 MW units of electricity through RPO (renewable purchase gy audit of 10 buildings or switch to LED bulbs, LED In Punjab, Amritsar plan to switch to solar instal- cumulative capacity with state this. obligation) target of industries will also be facili- lights and five star rated fans recorded a high of 29.4 lations and energy saving budget of Rs 1790 lakh is pro- Under the solar inverter DISCOMs,” said an official of tated by the Department to this year. degrees Celsius, six degrees measures in educational insti- posed in private sector, 10 charger programme, 250 such the Department of New and identify the areas where For implementation of below normal after being tutions, jails, district hospitals MW capacity in private sec- systems of 300 watt and 150 Renewable Energy, Haryana. excess energy consumption or energy saving measures, lashed by showers. and religious sites in the state. tor with Central financial systems of 500 watt (18 per He said that a total of wastage of energy is taking District Karnal Jail has been Ludhiana and Patiala, too, Through roof top solar assistance, 60 MW capacity district) is proposed to be seven solar parks have also place. selected and later, the project received heavy downpour and projects, the Haryana without subsidy in private installed this year. A total of been approved in the state. Under its action plan will be extended to other jails recorded a maximum tem- Government intends to install section, 20 MW capacity 150 KW systems are to be “We are involving schools 2019-20, the State as well. Similarly, all district perature of 26.6 degrees and a total cumulative capacity of under RESCO mode (Build, installed which lead to gen- and panchayats to spread Government has also pro- hospitals will implement 26.2 degrees Celsius, down 113.6 MW in the current fis- Own, Operate & Transfer) eration of 219000 units of awareness and promote the posed to implement energy energy saving measures aim- seven and eight notches below cal 2019-20. and 10 MW on CAPEX mode electricity annually, as per usage of renewable energy saving measures in rural area ing to avoid conventional normal. In its action plan 2019-20 (owner bears capital expen- the action plan. and energy efficient devices. government schools. The pro- generation capacity of approx Ludhiana recorded 39 to promote the usage of solar diture) mode in government A target has also been set During the financial year ject will be implemented in 100 KW this fiscal year. mm rainfall while Patiala power and energy saving sector and 1.6 MW capacity to install 10000 of LED solar 2019-20, LED village cam- 220 government schools by Replacement of conventional recorded 42 mm. measures in various sectors, in gaushalas (cow shelters) street lights by March 2020 paign will also be organised in selecting 10 schools each in appliances with energy effi- The Met Department has the State Government has with state budget of 919 lakh. which will benefit about all villages of Nangal districts of the state. cient appliances is also pro- forecast more rains in proposed that about 1700 Apart from this, a total 100000 households and Chaudhry block, To avoid conventional posed in municipal offices Haryana and Punjab over the lakh units of electricity may capacity of 800 MW ground 500000 people in Haryana. Mahendragarh and Hatin generation capacity of 1168.2 and religious sites like next two days. be generated annually from mounted solar power pro- “The aim of chalking out block, Palwal. The KW and inculcate habit of use Brahma Sarovar among oth- solar energy through the jects including 500 MW for the action plan 2019-20 is to Department has decided to of energy efficient devices ers in the state. 1         R    &  " #"$ #  

    # 12$ 3241 He said that the work of cleaning the sewerage is very risky. The employees # 12$ 3241 nion Minister of State for Social Justice going into the sewer for cleaning should Uand Empowerment Ramdas Athawale wear all the safety equipment. If the con- n the occasion of World Youth Skills on Sunday said that the number of people tractor asks them to go in the sewer with- ODay on July 15, Haryana Government belonging to Scheduled Caste in Haryana out any safety equipment and any accident will launch a unique initiative to provide is 20 per cent of the total population and occurs then the contractor will be fined Rs skills and to introduce skill courses for mak- Divyangjans are approximately 6.50 lakh in two lakh besides a provision has been made ing youth employable. the state. for two-year imprisonment, he said. In this series, the Chief Minister He appreciated the works undertaken He further said that in order to ensure Manohar Lal will participate in the function by the Haryana Government for the fami- that the amount given under Post Matric to be organized at Maharshi Dayanand lies belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scholarship Scheme to children belonging University, Rohtak on July 15, an official Backward Classes and said that the gov- to scheduled caste families, the funds are spokesman said. ernment has done several works in the directly deposited to the beneficiaries bank He said that Haryana Skill Development direction of socially and financially empow- account, which is highly appreciable. Mission has been a pioneer in the field of ering the people. Giving information about the schemes short-term training with the results of inno- The pension of Rs 2,000 per month launched by the Central Government for the vative methods and placement. With more given as social security pension in Haryana poor people under the leadership of Prime than 55,000 trained youth in different is commendable, Athawale said while MinisterNarendra Modi, Athawale said areas, Haryana is on an ambitious journey addressing the mediapersons after presid- that 7.31 crore people have benefitted to be established as the skilling capital of the ing over meeting with the officers of the under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in the country, the spokesman said. Haryana Government, here. The meeting entire country and 35.92 crore bank He further aid that Shri Vishwakarma was attended by Principal Secretary, accounts have been opened under the Skill University, the first Government Skill Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana. These University of India, has played an impor- Department, Neerja Sekhar, Director, schemes have benefited all the sections of tant role in providing a high platform to the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward people, castes and religions of the country, skill development ecosystem of the state. Classes, Geeta Bharati and other officials. he said. The Industrial Training Institutes in the state The Union Minister said that in He said that the Prime Minister are also going through a period of systemic Haryana, the State Government gives Narendra Modi’s slogan ‘Sabka Sath, Sabka and structural reforms, the spokesman financial assistance of Rs 2.50 lakhs to cou- Vikas Aur Sabka Vishwas’ will give further added. ples, who go for inter-caste marriage. progress to the country.

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# 12$ 3241 ridiculed his “resignation Sidhu 34 days to announce it action keeping their reper- Strongly reacting on it was tendered on 10th of justice and fairplay. was duty bound to give relief drama” while urging him to on Twitter. “In any case, since cussions in view, not just for Sidhu’s announcement, BJP June, 2019 but leaves people Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the people of the State from he cricketer-turned-politi- show more dignity and deco- when had Twitter become the himself but the State and its national secretary Tarun confused. MLA Aman Arora, appreciat- exorbitant power tariffs. Tcian Navjot Singh Sidhu’s rum in his actions. platform for appointments or people, as well as the party Chugh said that it was strange “The question is whether ing Sidhu's performance as Expressing surprise on resignation as Punjab Cabinet “This is nothing but resignations,” they asked. which had given him so much. that Sidhu submitted his res- it was handed over to Rahul on Local Bodies Minister, accused Sidhu's move to send resigna- Minister triggered a political drama from the ‘king of the- The Ministers noted that Reacting on Sidhu’s resig- ignation to Rahul who had 10th of June or today, that is him of “running away from his tion from Cabinet to Congress slugfest on Sunday with some atrics’. If he had to resign, he Sidhu had kept the working of nation, SAD president Sukhbir already resigned as president on 14th of July. Further, it is responsibility and duty of President even as the prerog- leaders, including his Cabinet should have followed protocol the Power Department in a Badal said that the former of Congress. also not clear why Sidhu chose uprooting neck deep institu- ative for the same lies either colleagues, calling it a “drama” and sent it directly to the limbo for almost 40 days by cricketer was fond of engaging “Instead of waiting for to send his resignation to tionized mafia in his recently with the Chief Minister or the and Sidhu a “king of the- Chief Minister,” said the not taking over the new port- in theatrics. “There is no need Sidhu's resignation, Chief Rahul and not to Chief allotted portfolio of Power”. Governor, Arora urged Sidhu atrics”. Ministers, quipping whether folio allocated to him by the to write any letter to Rahul Minister Capt Amarinder Minister Capt Amarinder Appreciating Sidhu for his to clear air on his resignation Soon after Sidhu tweeted Sidhu was so dumb that he Chief Minister. “He did not Gandhi when a one line mes- Singh should dismiss Sidhu as Singh or Governor VP Singh clean image and straightfor- and wished him good luck for a copy of his resignation letter, didn’t know that the Cabinet even take cognisance of the sage to the Chief Minister he has made his intention Badnore,” he said adding that wardness, Arora said that it his future endeavours. dated June 10, addressed to Minister post was not a party fact that it is such a crucial would have sufficed,” he said. clear not to continue in the it seemed that Sidhu actually would have been a wonderful Former minister and BJP former Congress chief Rahul post, and his resignation could time for the power sector, “It is now clear that Sidhu Government as a Cabinet wanted to use his resignation opportunity for Sidhu to senior leader Manoranjan Gandhi, reactions from not not be accepted by the with power being vital for submitted the ‘resignation’ let- Minister...It’s just a drama,” he as a political tool to create expose the previous as well as Kalia said that Sidhu was in only the political parties but Congress president. paddy sowing. Clearly, Sidhu ter one month back only to said. pressure on Congress high the present Government’s the habit of “making presti- the common man poured in Pointing out that he had did not care about the detri- blackmail the party and force The BJP leader said this command and Chief Minister. nefarious stance by scrapping gious point on smallest issue, on the former cricketer’s move. sent the so-called resignation mental effect of his actions,” it to bend to his will. This itself move of Sidhu was highly Chugh urged the PPAs with three private ther- little caring for collective Sidhu’s Cabinet colleagues, to the Congress president on they added. shows that Sidhu is an oppor- manipulative and political. Governor and the Chief mal power plants which have responsibility and co-existence Brahm Mohindra and June 10, as per his tweet, the The Ministers advised tunist who only believes in self “Sidhu has today tweeted his Minister to immediately dis- been given the license to loot and expects from others to tol- Charanjit Singh Channi, Ministers asked why it took Sidhu to take any further promotion,” said Sukhbir. resignation which shows that miss Sidhu in the interest of the State for next 25 years and erate him”.    Q)### +! (R

# 12$ 3241 been started to tell people the Chief Minister honoured      importance of water and to Karnal, Gurugram and aryana Chief Minister make them aware of its Fatehabad. # :222 zones of PSPCL. Zira and Fazilka areas and HManohar Lal on Sunday wastage, he said. Gurugram, Karnal and He said that Amritsar Zone local staff accompanying the said that with a view to increase He further said that we do Hisar districts were honoured o stop power theft in the distribution teams have done a enforcement squad was also happiness in the life of people not have to stop such programs on the basis of the number of Tstate, the Punjab State great job, and checked 19,290 manhandled by the notorious and to reinforce brotherhood at any time, but also have to participants in the Raahgiri Power Corporation Limited consumers and found 1,026 for persons. feeling in society, the Raahgiri introduce them at the sub-divi- programs, Karnal, Rohtak and has launched a massive cam- theft and charged them Rs “FIRs have been lodged programs were started two- sion and block level and ensure Jhajjar were honoured for get- paign recovering Rs 521.13 161.68 lakhs as penalty. against the people involved in and-a-half years ago in maximum participation of the ting maximum media coverage, lakh as penalty from 2643 con- “Distribution teams in obstruction of theft detection Haryana, which the people has people. On one hand, such pro- Fatehabad, Kaithal and Panipat sumers for power theft. Bathinda Zone checked the drive at Wajidke,” he said appreciated very much. grams maintain health of the were honoured on the basis of The campaign to check premises of 1,514 consumers while pointing that the Chief “The Raahgiri programme participants and secondly, there participation of the Deputy power theft was launched fol- and charged Rs 131.54 lakhs to Minister had asked the Chief reflects that social concern is is an atmosphere of meeting Commissioner in Raahgiri pro- lowing a strict directions issued 590 defaulting consumers. In Secretary and the state police one of the top priorities of the and interaction with people, grams, Fatehabad, Kaithal and by the Chief Minister Capt Patiala Zone, 442 consumers chief to ensure adequate police present government. This which increases the spirit of Panipat were honoured on the Amarinder Singh recently to were charged for Rs 76.84 protection to PSPCL staff Raahgiri's social message is brotherhood too, he said. basis of the participation of the curb the menace of theft of lakhs, while 4,264 consumers of engaged in taking action connected with the water con- He said that the purpose of Deputy Commissioners and electricity in the State. Acting industrial town Ludhiana and against unscrupulous ele- servation campaign,” the Chief these programs is not to take on the basis of the participation on the same, PSPCL has con- Khanna circle were checked ments engaged in pilferage of Minister said while participat- any political advantage. of Superintendent of Police in ducted series of raids and and 160 consumers found for power through ‘kundi con- ing in the state level Raahgiri The Chief Minister said Raahgiri. achieved excellent results. theft of power and charged for nections’. prize distribution program in that in order to encourage the Apart from this, the PSPCL chairman-cum- Rs 37.94 lakhs,” he said. He explained that theft of the campus of Chaudhary youth and the players, Deputy Commissioners and managing director (CMD) CMD shared that the power indirectly results in rise Charan Singh Haryana vyayamshalas have been built Superintendents of Police of Baldev Singh Sran said that teams of Jalandhar Zone had in tariff due to low revenue col- Agricultural University at in villages and such a sports Ambala, Fatehabad, Bhiwani, within two weeks of July, mas- checked 7125 consumers and lection which will put burden Hisar. policy has been developed for Karnal and Narnaul districts sive raids were conducted by found 260 indulging in theft on honest consumers also. The program was attended sports persons, which is being were honoured. IPS Bharti the PSPCL distribution and and a sum of Rs 29.27 lakhs “PSPCL has appealed to all by Finance Minister Capt. appreciated across the country. Arora, Pankaj Nain, Sonal enforcement teams in Punjab. charged. its consumers to help Abhimanyu, MP Brijendra A Yoga Council has been set Goyal and Sarika Panda were “A penalty of Rs 521.13 “Enforcement teams, Corporation in controlling the Singh among others. up in Haryana so that more also honored for their contri- lakhs has been charged from under Engineer-in-chief menace of theft of electricity by On the occasion, the Chief and more people can live bution towards popularizing 2643 consumers for theft of (Enforcement Wing), had also providing information about Minister encouraged the youth healthy lives by adopting yoga, the Raahgiri program. power from across the State checked the premises of 1459 theft of power for campaign and said that this program he said. The Director General of and 39,953 premises of con- consumers and found 165 against theft of electricity in the started two-and-a-half years perity index in Bhutan. We Raahgiri’s social message is Manohar Lal also hon- Police Manoj Yadava present- sumers were checked during indulging in theft and charged state. Consumers or informers ago has become very popular have also started this program connected with the water con- oured the districts performing ed the annual report of the these raids,” he said. them Rs 83.86 lakhs as penal- can also inform about theft of among the people today. The with the same intention whose servation campaign. Recently, notable in the Raahgiri pro- Police Department regarding Sran appreciated the role ty,” he said. electricity on Whatsapp no aim of this program is to free sole purpose is social concern, the Prime Minister Narendra grams held at the district level Raahgiri. He said that 367 pro- and contribution of the differ- Sran said that at two-three 96461-75770,” said Sran while the hectic life from stress, he he said. Modi had emphasized the need with award in different cate- grams of Raahgiri have been ent enforcement teams while places, PSPCL squads were assuring the PSPCL consumers said. Manohar Lal said that for proper utilization of water gories. For organising maxi- organized in the state in the last sharing the excellent results of gheraoed and obstructed from that their identity will not be He said that the Happiness every program of Raahgiri has in the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program. mum Raahgiri function from one year, in which 8.59 lakh special drive by five operation checking by locals in Wajidke, disclosed. is considered the national pros- some social message. This Jal Shakti Abhiyan has also April 2018 to March 2019, the persons have participated.    :  #2    &                Ferozepur. repeatedly with the Congress programme to ensure that this # '22252 He said that the Congress government effecting a hike could be implemented in phas-    & Government had made a mock- between 25 to 33 percent. “Such es across the constituency,” he       hiromani Akali Dal (SAD) ery of the partial free power a steep increase, within a peri- said.  &"   Spresident Sukhbir Badal on facility extended to the under od of two years, is intolerable for Also coming down heavily Sunday assured the state’s farm- privileged by the previous SAD- the common man,” he said. on the Chief Minister Capt # 12$ 3241    )6$ &  ers and poor, who have been BJP government. “The poor He also demanded uninter- Amarinder Singh for disre- served with severely inflated have been burdened with inflat- rupted power supply to the garding development works, unjab Chief Minister Capt # 12$ 3241 tecting the Badals who are the said that every single soul in power bills, that the Akali Dal ed bills which have been levied farmers during the paddy season Sukhbir said that similarly, no PAmarinder Singh on Sunday main conspirators in the case. Punjab knows who was respon- would launch an agitation to with retrospective effect,” he saying that the power cuts were incentive was being given to the welcomed Pakistan’s decision to unjab Congress on Sunday “They hatched a deep-rooted sible for the sacrilege incident secure justice for them. said while assuring the people the order of the day. farmers to build on their agri- remove the requirement of sep- Plambasted the Shiromani conspiracy to seek votes of and the events following “It is shocking that the that the SAD would force the Speaking about his priorities culture practise. arate permit system to allow pil- Akali Dal (SAD) president Dera premis (followers). In smeared with blood of inno- poorest of the poor have been government to take back the as Ferozepur MP, Sukhbir said He urged the farmers to grims to travel through the his- Sukhbir Badal for shedding 2012, the Badal Government cent protestors. The party lead- burdened with bills in thou- inflated bills. that he would try to take maxi- come up with projects in the toric Kartarpur corridor. crocodile tears over the issue of withdraw charge-sheet filed in ers also reminded the SAD sands,” said Sukhbir, while Demanding an immediate mum advantage of the central dairy sector and also food pro- At the same time, he has also CBI filing the closure report in Bathinda Court in Guru president that the latter cannot speaking at public gatherings in rollback in the power tariff scheme offering pucca houses to cessing, saying that he would try requested the waiver of passport the Mohali court in connection Gobind Singh Swang case befool the public on the issue various villages falling under his rates, Sukhbir said that the poor sections of society. “I to get these projects started to facilitate devotees from the with the Bargari sacrilege case against Ram Rahim mere five anymore and the doomsday for Lok Sabha constituency, power rates had been increased would soon come out with a along with central subsidies. rural areas of the State. against three followers of Dera days prior to Assembly election the Akalis is fast approaching Chief Minister hoped that Sacha Sauda in the aftermath of to please the Dera premis,” he as they are the guilty ones in the the Government of India would the killing of Dera follower pointed. eyes of the Sikh panth. press Pakistan to accept other key Mohinderpal Bittu in Nabha Alleging that the CBI is Meanwhile, Punjab Ekta demands being raised by him high security jail. working as a puppet in this Party (PEP) president and over the past several months “If Sukhbir Badal is feeling case, the Congress leaders stat- Bholath MLA Sukhpal Singh including further increase in so agitated over the closure ed that the premier agency did Khaira alleged that the Central the daily limit of pilgrims allowed report by the CBI, he should not investigate the case prop- Bureau Investigation (CBI) has passage by Islamabad to enable immediately ask Harsimrat erly and come in to action only filed closure report in the ‘khulle darshan’ to mark the his- Kaur Badal to resign from the when Punjab Police’s SIT, head- Mohali CBI court in two cases toric occasion of the 550th birth Union Cabinet as the CBI falls ed by RS Khatra, cracked the of sacrilege registered against anniversary celebration of Guru under the Central Government case and arrested the accused. Dera Sacha Sauda followers Nanak Dev. purview,” said Punjab Cabinet “We already had apprehen- under pressure from the SAD “This is vital to ensure Minister and senior Congress sions about the intentions of and BJP. smooth flow of pilgrims on leader Sukhjinder Singh CBI. For this very reason, He said that the BJP is hell important days during the cele- Randhawa and party MLAs in Punjab Government withdrew bent to appease Dera leaders bration period in November,” he a joint statement. the Kotkapura and Behbal with an eye on Dera support said. Randhawa, along with Kalan Police firing cases from during assembly elections in Pakistan has now agreed to party MLAs Kushaldeep Singh the CBI,” said Randhawa. Haryana later this year. 5,000 devotees a day as against Kikki Dhillon, Raja Amarinder He said that it was beyond He alleged that the Chief its original proposal of 500 but Singh Warring, Harpartap comprehension that what force Minister Capt Amarinder Capt said that the number need- Singh Ajnala, Fatehjung Singh Sukhbir to still maintain ties Singh had also stabbed Sikh ed to be further raised, at least on Bajwa, Kulbir Singh Zira and with the BJP whose govern- community in the back by special occasions, in view of the Barindermeet Singh Pahra, ment in neighbouring Haryana misleading them on probe in huge demand for permissions challenged the SAD chief to is considering parole to Dera the sacrilege cases as he didn’t expected to come from the Sikhs match his words with concrete Sacha Sauda chief just to gar- exercise any legal and admin- and other devotees who were action in this regard. ner votes in view of the istrative steps to implement the likely to descend from around Taking the attack right into impending Assembly polls. Punjab Vidhan Sabha resolu- the world. the SAD ranks, Randhawa said Warning Sukhbir that he tion and allowed cases to col- The CM, however, hailed that the actual crux of the can't avoid justice on this very lapse. Pakistan’s decision to allow OCI matter is that the CBI is pro- emotional issue, Randhawa “I am always convinced (Overseas Citizen of India) and that Capt Amarinder is work- PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) ing to protect Badal family in card holders, as urged by him, in the sacrilege cases and also an earlier to the Government of #2     working as spokesman of BJP,” India on the issue. It may be said Khaira adding that even on recalled that in their MoU, the issue of SYL canal, “Capt Pakistan had suggested allowing  &  Amarinder seems standing on only Indian yatris. the side of BJP to give them He also thanked the Indian Chandigarh: To discuss the in the most sensational case benefit in the Haryana assem- Government for persuading CBI closure report in the of sacrilege of Sri Guru bly elections”. Islamabad to accede to his Bargari sacrilege case, the Granth Sahib, said the party’s At the same time, Khaira request for passage of pilgrims on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) spokesman Daljit Singh sought an explanation from the all seven days of the week. has convened an urgent meet- Cheema. Badals on their role in the BJP's Capt said the historic corri- ing of its core committee on Cheema said that the attempts to bail out Dera fol- dor would not serve its full July 16, Tuesday, at the party SAD has already expressed its lowers of sacrilege charges. He potential unless Pakistan agreed head office in Chandigarh. displeasure over this action of reminded that it was Sukhbir to become even more flexible Party president Sukhbir Badal CBI and would further Badal who had forced Akal with regard to the various issues would preside over the meet- resolve how to take up this Takht to exonerate Dera chief raised by him to enable all the ing which would discuss the case to the logical conclusion. Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh and pilgrims visit the Sri Kartarpur issue of closure report of CBI PNS now his party is in alliance with Sahib Gurdwara. BJP in Haryana.    !"#$ %     '  (   

# 12$ 32417 ed canal water from Bhakhra He said, “With the fective. Hence, supply of canal daily basis and still there is short- al to supply 80 MGD water for further get an additional supply of #2#$2324 Main Line. construction of the Water water has become a better option,” age of 15 MGD water during the which GMADA has already laid five MGD canal water as per the “The multi-national company Treatment Plant, residents of he said. peak season. “Construction of the 2200 mm diameter MS pipes from water sharing pattern decided in o end the water woes of Mohali would complete the construction Mohali would be supplied potable The Chief Minister Capt WTP and laying of the Kajauli Head Works to Sinhpur the year 1983 in a meeting held Tresidents, the Greater Mohali of the treatment plant by drinking water.” Amarinder Singh led Punjab Distribution Main Pipeline would village, near Mohali, said the under the chairmanship of the Area Development Authority December 2020 and estimate cost The Minister said that the Government would not leave no lead to fill the gap of demand and spokesperson. then Home Minister of (GMADA) has awarded a contract of the plant, which shall be con- GMADA would soon float a ten- stone unturned to provide best supply of potable water to the Spokesperson said that out of India for the first phase of the pro- to Germany-based company, structed over 33 acres land, would der for laying Distribution Main amenities to the people of the Mohali residents,” the Minister this, 40 MGD of canal water has ject. Same water sharing pattern Veolia (India) Private be at Rs 115 crore,” said the state Pipeline from Kajauli Water State, Sarkaria stated. said. to be supplied to Chandigarh and has been replicated for the first Limited, for setting up a Water Housing and Urban Development Works. Presently, the city is getting Under the fifth, sixth, seventh, water in equal proportion is to be four phases of the Kajauli Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Sinhpur Minister Sukhbinder Singh “As the groundwater is deplet- approximately 15 MGD (million and eighth phase of Kajauli Water given to Mohali. Out of 40 MGD Works Scheme, the spokesperson village to augment supply of treat- Sarkaria on Sunday. ing, the tubewells are getting inef- gallons per day) water supply on Works Scheme, there is a propos- share of Chandigarh, Mohali will added.    $ %&     %      "  , 7( " 42$1 “There are several projects going on in the State. But other than these, harkhand is one of the highest rev- I will make sure that Jharkhand gets Jenue-generating states in the coun- a better railway connectivity,” said     !! try but it is still not getting enough Angadi. facilities from the Ministry of Angadi landed at the Birsa Railway, Chief Minister Raghubar Munda airport at 12 noon and visit-  "#$ Das told Union Minister of State for ed the Governor House where he Railway Suresh Angadi on Sunday. interacted with Governor Droupadi While addressing a gathering on the Murmu. Later in the day, he inspect- # 12$ 3241 to their loved ones, he added. 64th Award Distribution Ceremony ed Hatia Railway station. The Chief Minister said organised by South Eastern Railway Chairman, Railway Board, VK aryana Chief Minister that 15,000-20,000 farmers (SER) for the first time in Ranchi on Yadav welcomed the guest on the HManohar Lal has said are registering every day on Sunday, Das sought more facilities occasion. General Manager, PS that the present State Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal. and greater accessibility for Mishra, Divisional Rail Manager, Government ensured reach of The government is concerned Jharkhand. VK Gupta were present on the occa- water to the tail ends of more to arrange water for the farm- Das said that Indian Railway has sion. than 300 canals in the state, ers. done tremendous work in the last five An excellent Exhibition was dis- which has benefitted the Manohar Lal further said years under the leadership of Prime played by different Zonal Railways, farmers considerably. that the work of Lakhwar, Minister Narendra Modi and Rail Production Units and Public Sector The Chief Minister was Renuka Dam is underway. Minister Piyush Goyal. “Indian rail- Undertakings on the contribution of speaking during a function Efforts are being made for way has shown remarkable perfor- Indian Railways to the inclusive held at Charkhi Dadri. Kishou Dam. In these three mance in last five years in maintain- growth in the country showcasing While giving information dams, Haryana is expected to ing safety and cleanliness. This, how- new initiatives, cutting edge tech- in detail about the develop- get 47 per cent water after two ever, could not have been possible nology and various developmental ment works and public wel- years. For this, agreements are without the efforts of railway employ- activities. fare programs done in last being signed. ees,” he added. Various events including quiz about five years, the Chief This time, on the request “Indian Railway is world’s largest nectivity in the country,” said Das. Other projects that are almost ready Angadi said that Jharkhand with its competition, painting competition, Minister said that the present of the government, farmers employer and it connects India from Das said that Ranchi to Tatisilwai should also be inaugurated at the ear- high mineral reserves was proving to cultural competition and documen- government has fulfilled all did not cultivated paddy on South to North and East to West. It urban rail project is fully ready, so it liest, he added. be one of the highest revenue gen- tary competition were held. And the the promises in the manifesto, 50,000 hectares, for which is one of the biggest sources of con- should be started within one week. Speaking on the occasion, erators for the Railways. winners were felicitated on Sunday. besides that the government the farmers deserve appreci- has done more public works ation, he added. in the interest of people. He also said that after The system of educated August 15, ‘Jan Samarthan       ! ! !  ## !  panchayats in the state, ensur- Rath Yatra’ will be organised ing reach of water to tail in the state. ends of more than 300 canals, Speaking on the occa- these included the canals of sion, the Agriculture and 8     &    Dadri and Bhiwani districts, Farmers’ Welfare Minister, where there was no water in OP Dhankar said that the pre- the last 30 years. Similarly, the sent government gave Dadri # '28#1/ :64 half-planted fields. Also, there ilar fix. They have trans- national programme Beti the status of district. New sub- are fields that are not planted the seedlings to most Bachao, Beti Padhao has been divisions and blocks were he weak monsoon rain in ploughed at all. of the fields and have done successfully implemented by created in Dadri. Due to this, Tthe district has raised the Some farmers had sown everything they can do but yet Haryana. The state is also the people of Dadri gave full concerns of the Met depart- their entire fields and are find themselves in a rough sit- number one in cleanliness, he support in the Lok Sabha ment and farmers. The worry now totally dependent on the uation their crops depend so said. elections, he said. is that the lack of rainfall will mercy of the rain god. Others much on water. The State Government He said that the govern- not only makes the tempera- had left some land unsown "I had seeds of vegetables has also implemented online ment has strengthened the ture harsh but also will affect and are undecided about and tended to them to the transfer policy and gave jobs farmers and labourers finan- the agricultural productivity when to sow the remaining best of my abilities and have to youth in a transparent cially by providing social of several vegetables that are seedlings. done everything that was manner. Today, we can say security to them. After next grown in Patamda block. According to information within my control. Then it that 67,000 youth have taken five years in 2024, Haryana While in a year having only 15 per cent sowing had rained a bit three days ago their jobs on the basis of will become a financially normal rainfall, the fields taken place in fields com- and it gave us a bit of hope. their merit, while the previous prosperous state, the Minister would be full and lush green pared to over 50 per cent dur- But that did not last long as it government used to give jobs added. by July, this year the sight is ing this period of the year due hasn't rained after that," 65- a jumble of fully-planted and to insufficient rainfall. year-old Bir Manjhi, a farmer The officials of local Met of Patamda. office said that with rain “There are no rains and clouds playing hide and seek the ground water level has for over a fortnight, it would reduced leading to drying up be difficult to predict when of deep boring. Only if it the monsoon rains will arrive. rains, the water level will The officials added that grow and people like us can “This year not only has sidering which, this year peo- od we ever faced in the past though last year the area had survive. Moreover water level the monsoon played truant, ple rushed and sowed all their decade. Without rains, the witnessed heavy but this sea- in rivers is causing much the price rise situation has seedlings at the first rain. corps will be wasted even if I son it has been badly hit. concern to the people,” said worsened our situation. The Unfortunately it did not rain plant them now," conceded Most other farmers in the Mohammed Nizam, a resi- previous year, the monsoons enough. another farmer. belt find themselves in a sim- dent of Jugsalai. were exceptionally good con- This is the toughest peri-  ) (  R( % ,-. /'-0&!

, ( " #"  voice and must discover it. writers, readers, book lovers /142 6$ Each writer’s voice is different and academics of this region. It from the other’s. Writers must will specially encourage writers fresh and ambitious initia- go where their imagination of Dehradun and Mussoorie. Ative began on Sunday in the takes them and we all know that Literary events which will keep Doon valley with the first meet- imagination has no borders or their interests at heart will be ing of authors of the valley to nationality.” She also said that organised by it. Meetings will be discuss this initiative called writers and other artists must be held regularly and there will be Writers’Combine started by in touch with the world around frequent exchanges of ideas well-known journalist and them. “They cannot be in ivory and expressions.Workshops in writer Raj Kanwar. Dehradun towers.” schools will also be held by the has always been a place where The idea of Writers’ combine to give direction to writers have liked to make Combine is the brainchild of budding writers. their home. It has a long tradi- Raj Kanwar and has the objec- The concept is being tion of writing and thus needs tive of spreading the cult of explored for the first time in a platform where all writers, reading and writing among the Dehradun and will open up a young and old, established and younger generation. He said on new world of possibilities for new, can gather and work the occasion that reading and writers here. It will become a towards strengthening this tra- writing go hand in hand. “It is unique forum for the written dition. difficult to be a good writer word which is required greatly Renowned writer without being a good reader.” in the region. It will be a guid- Nayantara Sahgal was present at He said the well-known ing light and provide guidance the preliminary meeting and writers in Mussoorie and and encouragement to young, expressed her views. She said, Dehradun are a great source of upcoming authors. Raj Kanwar “Each writer has his or her own inspiration to the youngsters said that soon, another meeting who have the dream to become would be held to chalk out fur- a writer. Writers’ Combine will ther plans for the combine. be a collective of both published umbrella writers, publishers, and aspiring writers, he added. reviewers, editors, printers, Present at the meeting were book distributors and retailers. authors Pradeep Singh, director Various people at the meet general (Law and Order) Ashok gave their views and ideas Kumar, Arvinder Singh, former about the initiative and a com- chief secretary SK Das, retired mittee was formed which will IPS officer Aloke B Lal, Anjali take things further. On Sunday, Nauriyal, Ratna Manucha, a brainstorming session saw Divya Negi, brigadier (retd) KG discussion on the many possi- Behl, Nadir Billimoria, Indu bilities that could be looked into Singh, Doon Library and by the venture. Research Centre director BK The problem faced by most Joshi, noted painter Monika writers in finding a publisher Talukdar, young lawyer Abhijay was discussed at length and it Negi, painter and singer was agreed upon that Writers’ Maanas Lal and many other Combine should work towards eminent persons of the valley. facilitating this process. The initiative was welcomed by The details are yet to be all. The Writers’ Combine worked out but it is quite obvi- aims to be a composite entity ous that this initiative will bringing together under its prove to be a great platform for    !"#$ %   $ 0+      1   ! 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The BJP also improved from Tamil Nadu in connec- to wage war against the around 200 retired Professor     general secretary (organisa- its show in the general election tion with a new terror Government of India by form- and Associate Professors to      tion) BL Santosh to the all- in southern States like group under the banner of ing the terrorist gang Ansarulla, the Board of Governors of the    important post. Telangana and Karnataka but Ansarulla that aimed to wage the agency said. Medical Council of India  4 &     The BJP said in a could not make much headway war against India. The accused persons and (MCI), a top medical education 2@8#  !   statement that he will assume in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and The NIA said the accused their associates had collected regulator to forward it to the       his new responsibility with Tamil Nadu. persons and their associates funds and made preparations medical colleges in the States. 3    & immediate effect. As organisational elections had collected funds and made to carry out terrorist attacks in A senior Health Ministry      A RSS ‘pracharak’ who is in the BJP are due in the com- preparations to carry out ter- India, with the intention of official said that the move is in working in the BJP since 2006, ing months and speculation rife rorist attacks in India, with the establishing Islamic rule in line with the think tank NITI far. Also, I would have to see plines and from 1:1 to 1:3 in Santosh is considered an ideo- that Shah, who is also the intention of establishing Islamic India, the NIA said. Aayog’s plan which had cleared the place of the posting and subjects of Anesthesiology, logue who is equally well- Home Minister, may relin- rule in the country. On Saturday, the NIA car- such a proposal in a meeting a what kind of remuneration the Forensic Medicine, versed with the dynamics of quish his party post, Santosh’s The Tamil Nadu Ansarulla ried out searches at the house couple of months ago. Niti Government has in its mind.” Radiotherapy, Medical electoral politics. role will be crucial in steering Case was registered on July 9 and office of accused Syed Aayog Member Dr VK Paul Roping in the retired AFMS Oncology, Surgical Oncology It is considered that he the organisation through these against Syed Bukhari, resident Mohammed Bukhari in had chaired meeting with faculty is just one of the various and Psychiatry in all medical enjoys the trust of Prime ern States. changes, while keeping it bat- of Chennai, Hassan Ali, Chennai City besides the hous- Directorate General Armed steps that the Government is colleges across the country. Minister Narendra Modi and An assertive leader who tle-ready for the assembly elec- native of Nagapattinam, es of Hassan Ali and Harish Forces Medical Services taking to fill the posts, for “For some subjects like Shah. His views have often can effectively espouse the tions ahead. Mohammed Yusuffudeen Mohammed in Nagapattinam (DGAFMS), MCI & National instance increasing undergrad- Biochemistry, Pharmacology, played a key role in the party’s party’s Hindutva ideology, Santosh’s predecessor Harish Mohamed, native of district of Tamil Nadu. Board of Examination (NBE) uate seats, enhancement of Microbiology we do not get decisions related to southern Santosh’s appointment to the Ramlal was moved back to the Nagapattinam and others During the searches, the officials to discuss harnessing maximum intake capacity at enough people. Non-medical states, especially Karnataka, a second most powerful post in RSS after holding the position under Indian Penal Code NIA had recovered nine the potential of AFMS MBBS level from 150 to 250 and students can teach, although place he hails from and where the party assumes extra for over 13 years. Sections relating to criminal mobiles, 15 SIM cards, seven Hospitals for capacity building relaxation in the norms of set- preference is given to those he was the BJP’s general secre- significance at a time when it The post of general secre- conspiracy, waging war against memory cards, three laptops, of Medical Specialists Cadre. ting up of medical college in from medical field,” said the tary (organisation) for eight is set to undergo organisa- tary (organisation) is always the nation and overawing the five hard discs, six pen drives, When contacted, a retired terms of requirement for land, official. India has 472 medical years from 2006. tional changes. kept by a leader with the RSS Government by use of criminal two tablets and three CDs/ AFMS doctor on the condition faculty, staff, bed/bed strength colleges and close to a million In 2014, the BJP gave him Ahead of the recent Lok background as it allows the force besides relevant provi- DVDs besides documents of anonymity said that he was and other infrastructure. registered doctors. a national position, making Sabha elections, he had strong- Hindutva organisation to have sions of the Unlawful Activities including magazines, banners, aware of the proposal and The Government has also However, there is a short- him one of the associates of ly defended the BJP’s surprise an important say in its affairs (Prevention) Act. notices, posters and books. would be more than happy to increased postgraduate seats. age of doctors as per the World Ramlal as a joint general sec- decision to not give ticket to its while allowing him to serve as The NIA registered the The arrests by the NIA impart education to the med- The ratio of teachers to stu- Health Organisation retary (organisation). 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Bengaluru: Asserting that the flown to Mumbai Sunday. have sought impleadment in coalition Government in Leaders of the Congress- the already pending applica-    5 Karnataka had lost majority, JD(S) coalition had held nego- tion filed by the 10 other rebel the State BJP on Sunday tiations with Nagaraj on MLAs on which hearing is # '2886 police and other security forces demanded the Chief Minister Saturday in a bid to woo him scheduled for Tuesday. launched a manhunt to track HD Kumaraswamy immedi- back to save the H D The coalition government, personal security officer down the presence of terrorists ately resign or seek a trust vote Kumaraswamy-led govern- which has been shaky since it A(PSO) of a National in the area. on Monday itself. ment that is on the brink of came into being last year after Conference leader was killed Condemning the terrorist "I demand that the Chief collapse. a post-poll arrangement in when at least three terrorists tar- strike on the party convention, Minister, if he is honest and Pointing out that the Chief the wake of a hung verdict, is geted a party convention in former Chief Minister and cares for the democratic sys- Minister has said that without facing a serious crisis now Kokernag area of South National Conference Vice tem, he should immediately the support of MLAs he will with 16 MLAs--13 of the Kashmir's Anantnag district on President Omar Abdullah resign or should move a not continue and will seek a Congress and three of the Sunday. Sunday evening tweeted, "My motion seeking for trust vote trust vote, Yeddyurappa said, JD(S)-- resigning their assem- The police constable was colleague from Kokernag in on Monday itself," State BJP despite all their efforts bly membership. attached with the National South Kashmir Judge (Retd) chief B S Yeddyurappa said. Congress rebel MLAs M T B Besides, two Independent Conference leader (Retd) Judge Tauqeer Sb was just attacked by Speaking to reporters here, Nagaraj and K Sudhakar have legislators, who were made Syed Tauqeer for last few days. militants.While he escaped he said, sixteen MLAs of JD(S) said they will not withdraw ministers recently to provide Official sources said, "ter- unhurt his security officer was and Congress have resigned, their resignations and have stability to the government, rorists attacked a party conven- hit & killed in the line of duty. I and also two independents gone (to Mumbai). have quit the ministry and tion in Kokernag area of unreservedly condemn this das- have withdrawn support to He also stated that 15 withdrawn support. Anantnag where National Ground reports claimed, tardly attack & convey my con- the government, and extended MLAs have approached the The ruling coalition's total Conference leader was also pre- the police constable sustained dolences to the family of the it to the BJP. government, Kumaraswamy Kumaraswamy had proposed Supreme Court and the court strength is 116 (Congress-78, sent. When he escaped unhurt bullet injuries in his abdomen deceased". "You (Kumaraswamy) had on Friday announced in that the trust vote be held on may also come to a decision on JD(S)-37 and BSP-1), besides his security guard was hit by bul- and was rushed to the nearby "The security officer, don't have majority. So let the state Assembly that he has Wednesday. Tuesday. the Speaker. lets and was immediately rushed sub district hospital from where Selection Grade Constable Riyaz them (coalition) ask for confi- voluntarily decided to seek a However, no decision was Five rebel Congress MLAs With the support of the to the nearby hospital". he was referred to the district Ahmed Khan was posted with dence vote or reign immedi- trust vote to end the "confu- taken as the principal opposi- had moved to the Supreme two independents, the BJP has Anantnag district police in hospital in Anantnag. him for the last few years & was ately. Tomorrow in the sion" caused by resignations of tion BJP did not attend the Court on Saturday against the 107 MLAs in the 224-member a tweet late sunday evening "Before reaching Anantnag, killed when 3 militants attacked Business Advisory Committee rebel MLAs and requested the meeting. Assembly Speaker K R Ramesh House, where the half-way confirmed, "A selection grade Riyaz Ahmad succumbed to his a party convention. I’ve just spo- meeting I will advise same Speaker to fix time for the Yeddyurappa's statement Kumar for not accepting their mark is 113. constable Riyaz ahmed posted as fatal injuries",official sources ken to Tauqeer Saab to convey thing to Kumaraswamy and same. came, even as efforts by coali- resignations. If the resignations of the 16 PSO, martyred after terrorist said. my concern & my condolences discuss," he added. According to sources, at tion leaders to mollify rebel MLAs Anand Singh, K MLAs are accepted, the coali- attacked him in Hiller, Anantnag After receiving the input of for Riyaz’s death", Omar In a surprise move amid the Business Advisory Congress MLA M T B Nagaraj Sudhakar, N Nagaraj (MTB), tion's tally will be reduced to on Sunday evening". terrorist strike in the area, local Abdullah tweeted. the existential crisis faced by his Committee meeting on Friday seemed to have failed as he has Munirathna and Roshan Baig 100. PTI *   )25          /"

0 ,  Panaji: The four new Ministers inducted into the Goa cabinet Jalpaiguri/Kolkata (WB): A would be allotted portfolios on man died in West Bengal's Monday, Chief Minister Jalpaiguri district after he fell Pramod Sawant said. into an overflowing drain, a Chandrakant Kavlekar, who police officer said on Sunday, was earlier leader of the oppo- as incessant rain continued to sition, would be designated as wreak havoc in the low-lying deputy chief minister, Sawant areas of north Bengal. told reporters here on Sunday, Bimal Sil, a man in his early but refused to divulge any fur- 40s, reportedly slipped into ther details. the gutter while wading Days after 10 Congress The monsoon session of the Minister Vijai Sardesai, Water through a flooded street on MLAs in Goa joined the BJP, state Assembly begins on Resources Minister Vinod Saturday night at Shanupara Sawant on Saturday reshuffled Monday. Palyekar, Rural Development locality of the district, he said. his cabinet, dropping three Asked how the new minis- Minister Jayesh Salgaonkar — Sources in the administra- members of the ally Goa ters would handle questions in and Independent MLA and tion said downpour over the Forward Party (GFP) and an the House, Sawant said, "I will Revenue Minister Rohan past five days has inundated Independent legislator as min- be there to help them." Khaunte from the cabinet to several parts of the sub- isters. Ten Congress MLAs last accommodate the new mem- Himalayan districts of Michael Lobo, who Wednesday joined the BJP, bers. Darjeeling, Kalimpong, resigned as deputy speaker of increasing the saffron party's Sardesai said the induction Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar and the Goa Legislative Assembly, strength to 27 in the 40-mem- of 10 Congress MLAs into the Alipurduar. and three of the 10 MLAs who ber House. BJP was the "death of the lega- The Met department has joined the BJP — Chandrakant Prior to the swearing-in cy" of late chief minister warned of "heavy to very Kavlekar, Jeniffer Monserratte, on Saturday, Sawant issued a Manohar Parrikar, who was a heavy" rainfall in these districts Philip Neri Rodrigues — were notification, dropping all three towering figure in politics of the (        '  )   B   $& till Monday. PTI sworn in as new ministers. GFP leaders — Deputy Chief coastal state. PTI 20    3     &' Q     7  ! 65    O  ?  7 * ( " ##  1/$$2 by the non-cooperation of the been taken by the government. Temple Worshippers Society, who Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Government, we have traced 20 “What is more disturbing is the is keeping track of the details of O  =? Ashok Gehlot Sunday directed he investigation into the miss- idols which were stolen from tem- attitude of the Tamil Nadu the stolen idols, said both the officials to conduct a thorough and Ting idols from temples in ples in the State and smuggled to Government. Top bureaucrats and AIADMK and the DMK govern- impartial inquiry into the killing of Tamil Nadu has come to a dead foreign countries. But the State politicians are threatening the ments do not want the cases to be Baghpat: Police have booked near- a police head constable in end as the special officer probing Government is not interested in witnesses who were willing to fur- resolved for obvious reasons. The ly 12 youths for allegedly pulling the Rajsamand district. the case himself coming out in the bringing the retraced idols back nish all facts regarding the disap- rationalists Dravidian parties used beard of a Muslim cleric and forc- The head constable, Abdul open and alleging that the State and has denied funds for even pearance of the dols from the tem- the temple properties and the ing him to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'. Gani, was beaten to death by four- Government was not interested in basic expenses,” said Manickavel ples administered by the Hindu antique idols for furthering their Superintendent of Police five unidentified persons on bringing the culprits to book or in who was in the temple town in Religious and Charitable personal fortunes. They literally Shailesh Kumar Pandey Sunday Saturday while he was returning retrieving the idols. The facts dis- connection with the investiga- Endowment (HRCE ) Department robbed the temples under the said, "Prime facie it seems to be a from Hamela ki Ber village, where closed by the top officer probing tion into anther missing idol. of the Government. HRCE department. Their opposi- matter of physical assault. Even then, he had gone for investigation of a the case of missing idols from the “A Nataraja idol which went The team probing the missing tion to the appointment of the police have registered a case case, police had said. temples of the State has put the missing from a temple in idols have traced 20 antique idols Manickavel itself is an ideal proof,” against 12 youngsters on the basis "It is very sad to learn about the Tamil Nadu Government in a Tirunelveli in 1982 has been locat- out of the more than 2,000 idols said Ramesh. of the cleric's complaint. Action will death of Head Constable Abdul spot as the latter was always ed in a museum in Adelaide . The which went missing from Tamil The Madras High Court in be taken against them on the basis Ghani. My heart goes out to his against his appointment as OSD to museum authorities told us that Nadu and that were smuggled out 2018 had ordered the HRCE of probe." family members and I want to investigate the theft of priceless the idol was purchased by them of the country. “The US Department to submit to the Citing the cleric's complaint, the assure them that justice will be idols. for Rs 30 crore in 2001 and Government’s Homeland Security court within six weeks details SP said Imam Imlaq-ur-Rehman, a raised an alarm, added SP Pandey. done… Have given direction to the Ponn Manickavel, the Special expressed their willingness to Wing has seized some of the idols about the 50,000 acres of missing Muzaffarnagar resident, was going The complainant also said the officials for thorough and impar- Officer who was appointed by the return it to us. But the which were smuggled from Tamil prime landed property owned by to his village on his motorcycle yes- youths told him to come to the vil- tial enquiry," Gehlot said in a Madras High Court to probe the Government should bear the Nadu. Though the US officials are the temples. “Till date they have terday, when nearly 12 youngsters lage, only after shaving off his tweet. missing idol cases after his retire- expenses for bringing the idol willing to hand over the idols, we not filed anything in the court,” accosted him, beat him up and also beard. Deputy Chief Minister Sachin ment from Indian Police Service back,” disclosed Manickavel. have to depute our representatives said Ramesh, He pointed out that pulled his beard. The SP said the cause of beat- Pilot also took to Twitter to con- in 2018 November opened up for The officer, known for his to identify the same and bring it the rationalists and the persons The Imam claimed he was also ing up is yet to be known. demn the incident. the first time while speaking to integrity and honesty throughout back to Tamil Nadu. But the who are not interested in bringing forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram', the SP SP Pandey said the Imam had He said directions have been reporters at the Lord Muruga his 35 years of service as a super Tamil Nadu government is not to light the daylight robberies said. registered a similar case in issued for a speedy investigation Temple at Palani on Saturday. cop revealed that despite his pleas willing to bear the expenses,” said happening in temples across the The cleric said he was rescued Muzaffarnagar district, which was and stern action against the “Though the Idol Wing of the to the then police chief T K Manickavel. State are the winners in this round by two people of his village when he later found to be true. PTI accused. PTI Tamil Nadu Police is handicapped Rajendran in 2018, no action has T R Ramesh, president, of the legal battle. )    61 2@ / ## ' B  2CD A     7      Patna: The flood situation in Sitamarhi, East Champaran, Champaran districts. Bihar turned grim on Sunday Madhubani, Araria, Water Resources Minister  2/%) Thiruvananthapuram: The phants. "The centre can accom- ter treatment. with the death of four people as Kishanganj, Supaul, Darbhanga Sanjay Jha, Chief Secretary Kerala Government would set modate 50 elephants, and a res- "Basically rehabilitation around 18 lakh were affected in and Muzaffarpur. Deepak Kumar, Additional up a first-of-its-kind elephant idential facility for 80 mahouts involves sending the jumbos nine districts of the State, an The report added that Chief Secretary (Water Chennai: The DMK on Sunday ing a threat to classical language rehabilitation centre here at an has been arranged. back in to the wild. But these official report said. about 11 lakh people have Resources department) Arun appointed a team to review the Tamil," Stalin said in a statement outlay of 105 crore, to take care There will be administration days its quite difficult to imple- Five rivers of the state are been affected in the worst-hit Kumar and Disaster Draft National Education Policy, here. The nine-member team, of jumbos, which were either blocks, tourist cafeteria spead ment. flowing above the danger level Sitamarhi district, followed by Management Department saying the decision was neces- including former higher educa- orphaned or abandoned. over 56 hectares of land," If a wild elephant is caught due to torrential rains in the 5 lakh in Araria. Principal Secretary Pratyaya siated by BJP-led Central tion minister K Ponmudi and Kottoor, an ecotourism vil- Shajikumar, who formerly head- in Wayanad, the locals may not catchment areas bordering It said 13 teams of NDRF Amrit accompanied Kumar Government's "serious" attempts former school education minis- lage situated nearly 35 km from ed the project said. agree to release it back there Nepal, the report by the and SDRF have been deployed during the aerial survey. to somehow "impose" Hindi ter Thangam Thennarasu, have here, would soon host the coun- The Kottoor elephant reha- itself. In such cases, this Kottor Disaster Management to carry out relief and rescue At the meeting, the chief language. been asked to submit a report try's first-ever elephant rehabil- bilitation centre is also planning rehabilitation centre can take Department said. operations in the affected dis- minister directed the officials to The Leader of Opposition in within 10 days. itation centre. to accommodate aged captive care of them," he said. Chief Minister Nitish tricts. keep decent arrangement for the Assembly MK Stalin said The report would be sub- Chief Minister Pinarayi elephants. Noting that the rehabilita- Kumar conducted an aerial The authorities have also the flood-hit people at the allocation of funds in the Union mitted to Union Ministry of Vijayan had inaugurated the P S Easa, a member of the tion centre would facilitate a lot survey of the flood-affected opened 152 relief camps giving camps. Budget to support appointment Human Resources and phase 1 of the project last month. three-member technical com- of research, a PhD scholar of areas of several districts. shelter to 45,053 people, while He also ordered for expe- of Hindi teachers in non-Hindi Development, he noted. The rehab centre would mittee of Koottoor elephant National Institute of Advanced Of the four deaths, the 251 community kitchens have diting the relief and rescue speaking States was in "contra- Alleging that the BJP-led house an elephant museum, rehabilitation centre said the Studies, Banglore, Sreedhar report said, two were reported been made functional. operations, an official release diction" to removal of compul- Centre was "serious" in some- mahout training centre, a well- project was a comprehensive Vijayakrishnan said, "The facil- from Araria, while one each The chief minister held a said. sory Hindi clauses in revised how imposing Hindi language, equipped veterinary hospital programme to provide an ity will help us understand the was reported from Sheohar high-level meeting to review Around 280 to 300 mm draft education policy issued last the DMK chief said, "The recent and crematorium for the pachy- opportunity to study elephants. anatomy and physiology of the and Kishanganj districts. the flood situation. Later, he rainfall has been received in the month. budget allocation to support derms. Elaborating, he said, the elephants. This will facilitate a lot A total of 17,96,535 popu- conducted the aerial survey of past three-four days in Terai "DMK is willing to seek appointment of Hindi teachers Former wildlife warden main objective was to ensure of research." The research schol- lation has been affected by flood-affected areas of region of Nepal against 50 mm opinions from experts in edu- in non-Hindi speaking states is Shajikumar told PTI that the that elephants, which are ar also said it was possible to flood waters in 55 blocks of Darbhanga, Madhubani, of average rainfall recorded dur- cation on the draft National in contradiction to the revised facility intends to take care of the orphaned or abandoned could offer specialised care to the ele- nine districts - Sheohar, Sheohar, Sitamarhi and East ing the past years, it said. PTI Education Policy, which is pos- draft education policy." 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Guwahati: A leading 'Miya' assaulted for standing in sup- Assamese as xenophobic in 4=-+$ Chennai: Vice President M hospital here. rural areas. poet, who was among the 10 port of Assamese language," he their poems. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday "Although, we have made "The private sector must poets booked after a video of said. "Still, if my poem has hurt Apart from Ahmed, other Jammu: Six alleged bovine In Thanamandi, a police called for a national movement great strides in reducing infant play a prominent role in setting his poem about alleged dis- the sentiments of anyone, then poets against whom an FIR smugglers were arrested and 67 team intercepted a vehicle and against non-communicable and maternal mortality rates up such clinics," he said. crimination towards Bengali- I express my regret." was filed are: Rehana Sultana, animals rescued in Jammu & rescued 4 bovines, an official diseases (NCD), even as he over the last five decades and Suggesting private hospi- speaking Muslims in Assam The controversy erupted Abdur Rahim, Ashraful Kashmir's Rajouri district on said. The team seized the vehi- appealed to private hospitals to in controlling the spread of dis- tals to expand its footprint to was shared online, expressed after a group of poets recent- Hussain, Abdul Kalam Azad, Sunday, a police official said. cle and arrested its driver play a role in setting up 'NCD eases like HIV and TB, there is villages and remote rural areas, regret if his writing had hurt ly uploaded on social media a Kazi Sharowar Hussain alias Five bids to smuggle Mohammad Razaq, he said. Clinics' in both urban and need to make concerted action Naidu said the private sector Assamese sentiments. video of the 'I am Miya' poem Kazi Neel, Shalim M Hussain, bovines from Nowshera, Fifteen bovines were res- rural areas. to stop the growing incidence needs to complement the Hafiz Ahmed said he had written by Ahmed. Karishma Hazarika, Budhal and Thanamandi areas cued from Lamberi area. The Underscoring dangers of of non-communicable dis- efforts of the government in written the poem in 2016 and The poem, in an East Banamallika Choudhury and of Rajouri to Kashmir Valley driver of the vehicle in which sedentary lifestyles and eases," Naidu said. reaching modern healthcare it was not related to the citi- Bengali dialect, spoke about Forhad Bhuyan. were foiled, the official said. the animals were being carried unhealthy dietary habits that He urged the Indian facilities to the rural areas. zenship determination exer- the alleged discrimination Guwahati Deputy During an interception in and the alleged smuggler man- also caused NCDs, Naidu Medical Association to take the He appealed to doctors in cise, whose final list is slated towards Bengali-speaking Commissioner of Police Samote area, one Mohammad aged to escape, police said. urged the medical fraternity to lead in promoting awareness both public and private sectors to be released on July 31. Muslims in Assam over the Ramandeep Kaur said on Nazir was arrested and 10 Another 15 bovines were reach out to people, particu- among the people, particular- to create awareness campaigns "I cannot think of insult- years and especially during the Sunday that no arrests had bovines being smuggled to rescued from two vehicles at larly students, to educate them ly students. in nearby schools on the need to ing Assamese sentiment updation process of the been made, but investigation Kashmir were rescued, they Rajal top on the Jammu- on dangers of lifestyle dis- Quoting World Health maintain healthy lifestyle. Tamil through my poems. I had National Register of Citizens. was on. said. Rajouri highway and two dri- eases. Organisation 2017 data that Nadu Governor Banwarilal contributed to Assamese lit- Following this, senior "I am not against the genre In another incident, one vers, Mohammad Wasim and "... A national movement said 61 per cent of deaths in Purohit who also took part in erature since long," Ahmed journalist Pranabjit Doloi filed of the 'Miya poetry' or the Manzoor Hussain was arrested Zahoor Ahmed, and a smug- against the growing incidence India are attributed to NCDs, the inauguration emphasised said in a statement on a complaint last Thursday Muslims, but I am against the and 23 bovines were rescued gler, identified as Mohammad of non-communicable diseases the Vice-President said he felt on the country's "glorious" past Saturday. against 10 poets of the genre, content of the poems," Doloi from Nanga Thub in Budhal, Shabir, were arrested, the offi- needs to be launched," he said there is a need to establish in medical education and med- "I was even physically accusing them of labelling told PTI. PTI police said. cial said. PTI after inaugurating a private NCD clinics in both urban and ical sciences. PTI    !"#$ % ,  - '  '    7   9 :    &  7  7 *+,%%,-.   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Although hardly much time has passed since the election sum-               )  )  mer of 2019, there has been a dramatic      9              shift in the stance the BJP has adopted                 (( towards the men in uniform. During the election season, we were often treated to    E                the party’s dramatics, which was often                  ( obscene. For example, Uttar Pradesh    )   "             Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath insulted 4       5 -         )  our armed forces by calling them “Modiji about the intelligence failures intention to actually do some- Ministry of Finance. The ki sena”, thus implying that they worked that eventually led to such a thing to change the current reduced allocations were              (    #     at the beck and call of only one man and deadly attack? In order to scenario. passed on uniformly to all the                     8  not in furtherance of their duty to the ensure that the lives of our sol- A clear indication of this services.” As wonderfully put                (   ( entire nation. As a former police officer, diers are not in jeopardy, we 1/5':0;6 and of where the by my colleague, Shashi who tried to serve the people of the coun- must understand how these Government’s priorities do Tharoor, with this                         try and whose only master was the rule attacks occurred and how do ;0/; not lie was when Union Government, “defence is  #             of law, I found such statements appalling, we plan to avert them in the 4/8/85/412 Finance Minister Nirmala favoured when it comes to      )  (        1     especially from a Chief Minister of a BJP- future? 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In a written 56$;:;2 Sensex, the Defence Budget (comprehensively winning it means to be a soldier and belittles a hal- reply by Minister of State for was especially disconcerting. three), but no political leader lowed uniform. Prime Minister Modi, too, Home Affairs, it was stated /2 /4/  elections. But the recent turn of         (      6      just one sport. The entire focus :   2 ,.++&    5   events has shown all the three par-                     and funding of the Sports        & G ties — JD(S), Congress and the BJP Ministry and relevant authorities         — in poor light. There is more than -               are mostly diverted towards         & mere suspicion that the BJP is #   +          (   cricket. Other sports, including    &&      H  &        G behind all this drama. But if the  (                 hockey, snooker, football and ' +,      !      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But in Girish 3:;: ,                 9 they will receive more support aged to knock out India narrow- order; Pakistan fifth, Sri Lanka sport, we must be prepared to Via email     -     "    from their home county. ly. The latter was the raging hot sixth, Bangladesh eighth and accept both victory and defeat. KS Padmanabhan favourite to lift the World Cup Afghanistan last. Ever since the A Shravan    6 8            Chennai this time. Although the Asian defeat, cricket fans have been Hyderabad .))<)0?0

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(++(  shows gradually rising concern on a lack of communication between trade discussions with key figures in the regulation before it is finalised”. among British politicians, including ($- &'1 among officials about Britain’s abil- key trade departments of business, administration, including Ivanka Notes from one meeting between Tory leadership frontrunner Boris ity to conduct such complex negoti- energy, industrial and strategy, the Trump and the US Trade Fox and Lighthizer in 2017 also show Johnson, does not guarantee one will ((  ations. The documents bring further Department for International Trade, Representative, Robert Lighthizer. We the US official seeking UK backing for be signed. scrutiny to a relationship under the Foreign Office, the Department for are well prepared for trade negotiations reform and “innovation” at the World Britain’s struggles in negotiations ritain has failed to make mean- strain following the leak of criticisms the Environment and Rural Affairs and with our biggest trading partner. To Trade Organisation. David Jones, a for- are matched by a shopping list of inter- ingful progress towards a free of the Trump administration by Sir the Treasury. suggest otherwise is completely and mer Brexit Minister and Tory MP, said national concerns for the Trump 2328/@;4 Btrade deal with the US amid Kim Darroch, the British Yet, the amber-red alert remained demonstrably false.” that the US animosity towards the EU administration. One former US trade ;#/4# “chronic” staffing shortages and com- Ambassador to the US. in place early this year, underlining a The documents seen by this news- was understandable, as “the EU has negotiator said: “If Trump decided to munication breakdowns in Whitehall, His resignation prompted anger lack of progress. A Whitehall source paper reveal how negotiations with the operated as a cartel. It is protectionist, go for it, he’s got his hands full with      according to a cache of documents across Whitehall over a perceived told The Telegraph that shortages of US are forcing Ministers and officials it is an exclusive economy.” Nafta and (North) Korea and even     & seen by The Telegraph. Details of breach of diplomatic norms. expert trade officials were a “chronic to confront the difficult choices of life Senior EU sources hit back, saying then, the UK would have to free itself      & meetings spanning two years show Meanwhile, it is understood that the problem”. Changes to the Brexit sched- outside the EU. One email, dated last they were concerned that Britain could from the EU. We’re talking about how overstretched departments have US cancelled a planned meeting ule have also resulted in the most able month, warned that British plans to become a pawn in US disputes with somewhere down the road.” Joe Owen,    &  been working “at cross purposes” as between Fox and Trump’s com- civil servants being shunted around make Silicon Valley giants pay more tax Brussels. They also warned that adopt- director of the Institute for     transatlantic talks have repeatedly merce secretary Wilbur Ross. Even crucial roles, compounding the insta- risked a roadblock in trade negotia- ing US standards in areas such as food Government’s Brexit programme,  &   6# stumbled over politically sensitive top- in the earliest talks, the UK struggled bility. The Department for International tions. The Government aims to impose and medicine would have a knock-on warned it was doubtful that Whitehall        ics such as rules on health, farming to keep pace with US negotiators. Trade rejected such assessments. A a digital services tax that will target effect, closing off parts of the EU’s sin- had the capacity to manage conflicting     &  and the finance industry. Officials One email from late last year shows spokesman said: “Last Wednesday, Google and Facebook, among others, gle market for British companies. demands from the US and the EU on have begun to fear that American that the Trump administration had the UK-US Trade and Investment but faces pressure from the US trade “The UK has a crucial choice to trade.      8   frustration with the lack of agreement began sending “less senior” officials Working Group began its sixth meet- department to wait for the OECD to make in terms of where its own pref- “The risk is big policy decisions get      or even partial agreement could end to meetings. ing involving over 100 officials from the agree international rules. erences lie, such as on US food stan- made by the UK based on US demands   &  hopes of a post-Brexit partnership The shift, which occurred in July, two sides. It has now covered all Documents show that throughout dards and the EU regulatory approach for a free trade deal, rather than think-       envisaged at the centre of a “global reflected Britain’s inability to get “the major policy areas that needed to be trade discussions, American officials to risk,” said one senior EU official. ing about what the UK’s requirements Britain” trade strategy. right people in the room”, according to covered before our two nations begin have sought to draw Britain out of the “How it interacts with the EU will are first and reconciling them with the     && In one message, a British diplo- the correspondence. It came despite a negotiations on an actual free trade EU’s sphere of influence. British nego- be affected by that choice. In any case, US. So you could end up with a back-  &  & J mat warned that Liam Fox’s, the trade Whitehall amber-red alert, which sig- agreement. Formal talks cannot begin tiators said Washington had repeated- UK business exporting to the EU (will to-front approach,” he said.  5   && secretary, visit to Washington, DC, nalled a risk of failure and warned that until after Brexit.” ly “painted the EU Commission as the need to be) inside the regulatory A senior MEP told The Telegraph 0 1 G could look like a “bit of a desperate the discussions were talks were rapid- “Only last week, the International bad guys” as they sought to influence sphere of EU, irrespective of what that the UK would be “easy pickings for &    bid” to demonstrate progress. The ly “falling behind schedule”. British offi- Trade Secretary returned from the post-Brexit legal system. American model the UK chooses.” America” in talks. cache of correspondence and memos cials blamed the bureaucratic missteps Washington where he held high-level officials said “it was easier to change a The desire for a US trade deal (Courtesy: The Telegraph)       !"#$ %  !2

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IndiGo, Rahul Bhatia group freely and at their own will. visually chal- friends and promoters of The official said the min- Sunday claimed that Rakesh “Do business ethics and lenged people IndiGo into the open, Rakesh istry can even invoke powers Gangwal always limited his morals permit a contracting in identifying Gangwal has sought Sebi’s under Section 6 of the financial risks and was making party to walk away from its currency notes                intervention into alleged cor- Companies Act, 2013. insidious efforts to create an obligations at its convenience as cash still remains a dominant The proposed mobile app      +  =* *   .  porate governance lapses at Section 6 provides powers unseemly controversy about after it has enjoyed the benefits mode of transaction. would be able to identify the       '  +  3. the company and even said that to override any memorandum, corporate governance. under an agreement and pre- At present, banknotes in denomination of notes of #  ' &  +=**.     ‘paan ki dukaan’ (betel shop) articles, agreements or resolu- In a reflection of the deep tend to be a victim?,” it said. the denominations of 10, 20, Mahatma Gandhi Series and       3$  8 &  +=**.=  '  would have managed things tions passed at general meeting differences between the two Referring to purchase of 50, 100, 200, 500 and 2,000 are Mahatma Gandhi (New) series  3+=**.   +=**.     with more grace. or by the board of directors in promoter groups, InterGlobe planes from Airbus, the state- in circulation, besides 1 notes by capturing the image of the       InterGlobe Aviation, which case they violate norms. Enterprises (IGE) Group has ment said that the IGE Group issued by the Centre. notes placed in front of mobile got listed in 2015, has come Following Gangwal’s letter to now issued three statements in and Gangwal gave a joint The RBI said that identifi- camera, the RBI said while under intense regulatory scan- Sebi, the Ministry and others, less than a week seeking to clar- undertaking of support IndiGo cation of banknote denomina- inviting bids from tech firms to ner and there are indications of the markets regulator has ify issues and reject the allega- in November 2005, wherein tion is key to successful com- develop the app. multiple violations of Sebi sought response from the com- tions by Gangwal. both sides undertook to invest pletion of cash-based transac- The RBI had come out norms. The role of each and pany by July 19. Gangwal has sought mar- in the airline at least $50 mil- tions by visually impaired with a similar ‘request for pro- every entity associated with all Against this backdrop, Sebi kets watchdog Sebi’s interven- lion (which then was about persons. posal’ from vendors but later board members and entities has also widended its probe, tion to address the corporate 200 crore), and maintain that Intaglio printing based cancelled it. linked to the promoters are launched a few months ago, governance issues at InterGlobe investment until the delivery of identification marks for help- The app will also generate being probed amid signs of into suspicious insider trading Aviation — the parent of the the last aircraft. ing the visually challenged in “audio notification” intimating lapses in complying with gov- violations in the shares of country’s largest carrier IndiGo “As Gangwal was not going identification of banknotes the currency note denomina- ernance requirements, fair InterGlobe Aviation. — where he holds around 37 to take any further financial denomination are present in tion to the user if image is cap- market trade and insider trad- The officials said that a per cent stake while Bhatia risk or obligation, IGE singly the notes of 100 and above. tured correctly, else intimating ing norms, the officials said. number of executives and group has about 38 per cent (though the undertaking to After demonetisation of the user to try again in case of One of the major issues board members are likely to be shareholding. Airbus was a joint one ) took old 500/1,000 notes in image is not readable. raised by Gangwal was about summoned by the markets reg- “Even more significantly, the obligation to further invest November 2016, new ban- There are about 80 lakh  $ $  B)E  related party transactions ulator. during the turbulent period of up to 110 crore in IndiGo so knotes in design and sizes have blind or visually impaired peo- ' 53  F O  P3   involving co-founder Rahul Among the issues flagged a fledgling airline, it was left to that taken together with the been put in circulation. ple in the country, who are like-    'E (( 0C2@    Bhatia’s InterGlobe Enterprises by Gangwal are that various the IGE Group, as a responsi- then existing investment of “The Reserve Bank of India ly to benefit from the initiative   2@0C2G (IGE) Group and the allega- related party transactions with ble founder, to fend for IndiGo. 99 crore, the conditions has been sensitive to the chal- of the central bank. tions have been refuted by the the IGE Group were executed Gangwal was missing in action placed by Airbus could be lenges faced by the visually In June, 2018 the central Bhatia camp. without seeking the audit com- at that time and there were met,” the group claimed. challenged in conducting their bank had declared that it would An official said the corpo- mittee’s approval and without stages where he wanted to de- According to the state- day to day business with Indian explore the feasibility of devel- rate affairs ministry would be seeking competitive bids from risk and pushed for the busi- ment, IGE Group continued to banknotes,” said the central oping a suitable device or seeking a “para-wise com- third parties, and non-appoint- ness to be sold,” the group said support the startup (IndiGo) bank while scouting for a ven- mechanism for aiding the visu- ments” from the company on ment of an independent in a statement that also pro- without diluting Gangwal’s dor to develop the mobile ally impaired in the identifica- Gangwal’s complaint and woman director. vided details about investments potential upside. application. tion of Indian banknotes. @:       P 4&       '          &        B #)6          HDCCC     P    3    NCC,    #  $/0 /1 HD       

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As per the latest deposito- kets such as rationalising and “I expect the exports will Citing the clauses in the ries data, foreign portfolio simplifying the KYC form for surpass the target of 35,000 Act, the regulator recently #  $/0 /1 cities while leaving out golf investors (FPIs) withdrew a net FPIs, allowing FPI investments crore by 2024-25,” Defence informed the Department of courses ONGC has in sum of 4,953.77 crore from in debt securities issued by Production Department Telecom (DoT) that it is “con- he Government wants Oil Ankleshwar in Gujarat and equities during July 1-12, but NBFCs and hiking statutory Secretary Ajay Kumar told strained from offering any fur- Tand Natural Gas Corp Rajahmundry in Andhra poured in a net 8,504.78 crore limit of foreign investments in PTI. ther comments” on the matter (ONGC) to sell its golf cours- Pradesh. It also did not prioritise into the debt market, translat- some companies. Defence components are and the Centre now has to take es in Ahmedabad and the grand golf course Oil India ing into a cumulative net “While these were broad- key drivers, he said. Kumar was a final call on the issue. Vadodara in Gujarat, sending Ltd (OIL) has in Assam and one investment of 3,551.01 crore. ly viewed as positive steps, the in the city to promote private The regulator has already to be imposed on the three The penalty on Airtel and the company into a tizzy as one ONGC has in the North-East. Overseas investors pulled proposal to hike surcharge on sector participation in defence given its views once in response operators, the recommenda- Vodafone works out to be of them has two producing oil While the golf courses are out money from the equity income tax for wealthy indi- production and also inaugu- to a back reference in 2017 by tions were referred back by about 1,050 crore each. In case wells, sources said. The used by executives of the PSUs markets for five of the six ses- viduals, including foreign funds rated a facilitation centre for the DoT, the Trai official said DoT on April 5, 2017 for of Idea it comes to about 950 Department of Investment and for playing the leisurely game sions following the Budget, which are structured as trust defence production at Bharat adding that as per the provisions reconsideration, to which Trai crore. Since Vodafone and Idea Public Asset Management and hosting their business part- which was presented on July 5. and AoPs, didn’t go down well Chamber of Commerce. in the Act there is no scope for sent its views to the have now merged their busi- (DIPAM) has deemed golf ners, ONGC had built the one According to experts, the with the markets,” said “Defence exports had been any further modification. Government on May 24, 2017. nesses, the new entity Vodafone courses and sports clubs owned in Ahmedabad after it struck oil proposal in the Union Budget Himanshu Srivastava, Senior growing exponentially. It is The Act makes it clear that Hence, after receiving “fur- Idea will have to bear the bur- by central public sector enter- in the city more than two to hike surcharge on income Analyst Manager Research at like a big rock, which is hard to once a recommendation is ther recommendation” in den of both companies. prises as ‘non-core’ assets and decades back. After the Motera tax for wealthy individuals, Morningstar Investment. move, but once it starts rolling, referred back to Trai by DoT, response to the first back ref- The Digital wants to monetise them. field was discovered in including foreign funds which V K Vijayakumar, chief it only gains momentum,” he the regulator has to within 15 erence, the Centre has to take Communications Commission, A recent exercise by Ahmedabad, ONGC was wary are structured as trusts and investment strategist at Geojit said. days, forward to the central final decision on the matter, the apex decision-making body DIPAM to assess land banks of encroachment around the oil association of persons (AoPs), Financial Services, said, “The Last fiscal, exports were government its suggestions the official said explaining of DoT, last month, approved and other non-core assets of wells in a city that was develop- dented FPIs’ enthusiasm for major drag on Indian market about 10,700 crore and in after considering the reference that Trai is unable to change imposing penalty on Airtel government departments as ing into a megapolis. So it built Indian equities and may lead to now is the faltering GDP 2019-20, the Centre set a tar- made by the Government. the penalty it had suggested and Vodafone Idea for not well as central PSUs identified a golf course around the wells to re-evaluation of their exposure growth and tepid earnings get of 20,000 crore. In the first After receipt of further since it is bound by the provi- providing points of intercon- two of ONGC’s golf courses in ward off encroachers, they said. to the domestic stock market. growth. If macro indicators quarter of the current fiscal, recommendation, if any, the sions of the Act. In October nection to Reliance Jio. Ahmedabad and Vadodara, as The golf course identified FPIs have been net buyers reflect an improving economy, exports worth 5,600 crore Centre shall take a final deci- 2016, Trai had recommended Before imposing the penal- also a sports club owned by by DIPAM has two producing for the past five consecutive FPI flows can be expected to had already been recorded,” he sion, the Act says. imposing a total penalty of ty, however, the Commission Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd oil wells, sources said, adding months, infusing a net continue. Otherwise FPIs said. The official, who did not 3,050 crore on Airtel, decided to seek Trai’s views on (BPCL) in Chembur, Mumbai. the field exists in a nomination 10,384.54 crore in June, would be less enthusiastic to Exports were just worth wish to be named, said pur- Vodafone Idea for allegedly revising 3,050 crore suggest- Sources said the exercise block that according to rules 9,031.15 crore in May, 16,093 pour more money into Indian 1,500 crore in 2016-17 and suant to the October 2016 sug- denying interconnectivity to ed penalty, citing the “present identified only properties with ONGC cannot sell off or farm- crore in April, 45,981 crore in markets.” 4,500 crore 2017-18, he said. gestions of Trai on the penalty newcomer RJio. financial health of the sector”. real estate potential in prime out to outsiders. )#-2CC; 6&R@A     B;  3 :#6 ./    -&      6     +&   #!27B8?

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The newspaper reported After issuing a warning, dited to China. pulled out of the Iran nuclear The ambassador was that, according to Darroch, police on Saturday moved for- The proposal ignited con- deal because it was associated reported to have described the Pompeo also hinted that he had ward to disperse the crowd of cerns that the rights and free- with his predecessor Barack White House as “inept”, tried but failed to “sell” a mostly young protesters who doms guaranteed to the former Obama, according to leaked prompting Trump to claim the revised text to Trump. say peaceful demonstrations British colony for 50 years documents published on ambassador was a “pompous In 2015, the United States, have failed to bring about after its 1997 return to China Saturday. fool” whom he would no longer China, Britain, France, Russia change. are being chipped away at by a “The administration is set deal with. and Germany signed a deal Police used pepper spray pro-Beijing government in upon an act of diplomatic van- Darroch resigned on with Iran to limit its nuclear and batons. In panicky scenes, Hong Kong. dalism, seemingly for ideolog- Wednesday, saying it was now programme in exchange for a fleeing protesters scrambled Lam suspended the legis- ical and personality reasons -- “impossible” to do his job. partial lifting of international over each other, some falling to lation indefinitely after pro- it was Obama’s deal,” ambas- In May 2018, Britain’s then- economic sanctions. the ground. Some had donned testers blocked the legislature sador Kim Darroch wrote in a foreign minister Boris Johnson Trump had long been crit- protective masks and helmets on June 12, preventing the diplomatic cable in May 2018. went to Washington to try to ical of the deal and withdrew ahead of the confrontation. Legislative Council from meet- The cable was included in persuade Trump not to aban- the United States on May 8, Major demonstrations in ing to debate the extradition a second batch of leaked don the Iran deal. 2018. the past month against a pro- bill. reports published by the Mail In a cable sent afterwards, As well as a government posal to change extradition Faced with continuing on Sunday newspaper, the first Darroch reportedly indicated investigation into the leaks, laws that would allow Hong protests, she declared the bill of which caused Darroch to there were divisions in Trump’s police are also looking into a Kong suspects to stand trial in “dead” on Tuesday, but pro- resign earlier this week. team over the decision, potential breach of the Official mainland China have reawak- testers remain unsatisfied, Separately, the Sunday and criticised the White Secrets Act. ened other movements in the demanding it be formally with- Times reported that a govern- House for a lack of long-term London’s Metropolitan city. drawn. The march Saturday ment investigation into the strategy. Police sparked widespread con- Thousands marched last #   5   O      P    took place in Sheung Shui, a leak had identified a civil ser- “They can’t articulate any demnation on Saturday after a weekend against middle-aged        #'  $& district that lies across the bor- vant as the person responsible. ‘day-after’ strategy; and con- warning to journalists that mainland women who sing der from the mainland city of Working with officials tacts with State Department publishing leaked documents loudly and dance somewhat planned for Sunday. goods back to sell in the main- the anti-extradition law rallies. Shenzhen. from the National Cyber this morning suggest no sort of could be a criminal matter. provocatively in a public park. Walking behind a banner land. “There isn’t an anti-extradition Organiser Ronald Leung, a Security Centre, part of spy plan for reaching out to part- Johnson, who is now in the The protests have a com- that read “Strictly enforce the Many of the stores were protest every day to keep us leader of the North District agency GCHQ, and MI6, the ners and allies, whether in race to succeed May as prime mon refrain: Hong Kong’s gov- law, stop cross-border traders,” shuttered because of the going,” she said. Parallel Imports Concern probe has homed in on a sus- Europe or the region,” he wrote. minister, said that prosecuting ernment, led by a non-demo- Saturday’s marchers passed by protest. Amy Chan, a 25-year- “I hope that through Group, said residents have pect who had access to histor- He reported back that media outlets would have a cratically elected chief execu- pharmacies and cosmetic shops old bank employee, called the today’s action, people in Hong been complaining about the ical Foreign Office files, the Secretary of State Mike “chilling effect on public tive, is not addressing the peo- that are popular with Chinese protest a continuing action Kong will not forget that there issue of Chinese traders for paper said. Pompeo, during his talks with debate”. ple’s concerns. Another rally is tourists and traders who bring building on the momentum of are actually many other social many years. &#   2 %#  ACA!     ) P      2! #2)#     -   +# 82 4 +# :24#   #  12"2 President Abdul Hamid, democracy mass upsurge in total of 141 migrants from rench President Emmanuel +# 8;$4/2 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina 1990. Athe sub-Sahara region were FMacron on Sunday sought angladesh’s former military and Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Despite being imprisoned rescued at sea Saturday to showcase European military hina detained another Bdictator Hussain Chiudhuy mourned Ershad’s subsequently on several between Spain and Morocco, cooperation in the annual CCanadian citizen amid Muhammad Ershad died on death and prayed for the eter- charges, Ershad emerged as from a variety of makeshift ves- Bastille Day parade at a time of sour relations between the two Sunday due to complications nal peace of the departed soul. one of the most powerful polit- sels, the Spanish maritime res- growing tensions between countries, Canada’s foreign from old age at a hospital in Ershad’s namaz-e-janaza ical leaders in the 1990s after his cue service said. Europe the United States. ministry said on Saturday, Dhaka, officials said here. (funeral prayers) was held at the Jatiya Party became the coun- Two boats carrying 86 peo- Key EU leaders, including though the reason for the jail- He was 91 and is survived Army Central Mosque after try’s third biggest political out- ple, one of which was already German Chancellor Angela ing remains unclear. by his wife Raushan Ershad, a Zuhr prayers, Jatiya Party sec- fit. beginning to sink, were recov- Merkel and Dutch Prime “Global Affairs Canada teenage son from his now sev- retary general Moshiur He was elected to parlia- ered in the Alboran Sea, the Minister Mark Rutte, joined is aware of the detention of ered second marriage and two Rahman Ranga told reporters ment several times, once con- stretch of the Mediterranean Macron to watch the parade a Canadian citizen in other adopted children. here. Three more funeral testing from the prison even. between the two countries, a down the Champs-Elysees that Yantai, China,” a spokesman Ershad, the Jatiya Party prayers have been planned for Ershad, who was also a pro- spokesman for the service said. marks the July 14, 1789 storm- said. chief and also the leader of the the former president. lific poet, was considered to be Some of the people were ing of the Bastille fortress in He added that “Canadian opposition in Parliament, was His second namaz-e-janaza a soft hearted person in private already in the water by the time Paris in the French Revolution. officials are providing con- admitted to the Combined will be held at South Plaza of life though he faced with iron the rescuers arrived, but every- Over 4,000 members of the (  P&  -      (  sular assistance” but no further Military Hospital (CMH) on the parliament building at 10 hand the opposition street cam- one was rescued, he said, armed forces, including regi- $    B  (            details could be disclosed due June 22 after his condition am on Monday. The body paigns to topple him during his adding that among the 86 were ments from other European   )      ;-   &  to privacy laws. deteriorated. would then be taken to the nearly a decade of rule, first as 14 women and three children. armies, marched down the   $& The detention follows The former president party’s central office located at a dictator and then as an elect- Further west, in the Straits famed cobbles of the avenue in Beijing’s jailing of two breathed his last at 7:45 am on Kakrail road for partymen and ed president. of Gibraltar, rescue boats picked a tradition that dates back to bled leaders. government. Canadians earlier this year Sunday at the intensive care unit common people to pay their His rule was marked by a up three men in a kayak, and the aftermath of World War I. Standing in an open-top Two prominent members after Meng Wanzhou, chief of the facility where he was kept tributes. controversial move to make another 52 people — including Army dogs festooned with command car alongside of the movement Jerome financial officer for Chinese in life support for the last nine On Tuesday, Ershad will be Islam the state religion of the 14 women — in a dinghy. medals, members of France’s France’s chief of staff General Rodrigues and Maxime tech giant Huawei, was taken days after his organs gradually flown to his ancestral home dis- officially secular Bangladesh. Around 11,000 migrants celebrated Foreign Legion and Francois Lecointre, Macron Nicolle, were both detained by into custody in Vancouver on stopped functioning, the Inter trict in Rangpur, from where he Ershad was born in 1930 in have arrived in Spain by sea mounted cavalry in glittering inspected the waiting forces the police, sources told AFP. a warrant from the United Service Public Relations (ISPR) will be brought back to Dhaka Dinhata, a subdivision of since the beginning of the year uniforms brandishing ceremo- and waved to the crowds. Closer European defence States. said. on the same day for burial at the Coochbehar district of pre- and 203 people have died nial sabres all paraded in front But in a reminder of the cooperation has been one of However a source familiar “Previously, he used to try Banani army graveyard. sent-day India’s West Bengal to attempting the crossing from of the high-ranking guests. domestic troubles the president Macron’s key foreign policy with the latest detention said to respond through his eyes, but A former army chief, Mokbul Hossain and Mazida north Africa, according to the Meanwhile, French inven- has faced in the last months, he aims and the president shows no there is no indication it’s relat- on Saturday he could not even Ershad took over the state Khatun. His parents migrated latest figures from the tor and entrepreneur Franky met jeers and whistles from sign of wavering despite grow- ed to the cases of Canadians blink his eyes,” Ershad’s younger power in a bloodless coup in from Dinhata to Bangladesh International Organization for Zapata showed off his futuris- supporters of the “yellow vest” ing political turbulence in Michael Kovrig, an ex-diplo- brother and Jatiya Party leader 1982 and subsequently ran the (the then East Pakistan) in Migration (IOM), issued on tic flyboard, soaring above the movement who have staged Germany and Britain’s looming mat, and Michael Spavor, a G M Quader told reporters here country for eight years until he 1948 a year after the the India- Wednesday. Champs Elysees and the assem- weekly protests against the exit from the European Union. consultant. yesterday. was forced to quit in a pro- Pakistan partition.    . ! # .. .  , 3! $8?9D

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Aearthquake hit the remote nished by violent clashes portable toilets, AFP corre- ities said 152 people had been Macron’s guest of honour was Macron, who pushed the Maluku islands in eastern between police and protesters. spondents said. detained. the newly inaugurated idea of the European Indonesia Sunday, sending Key EU leaders, including The earlier parade itself A futuristic highlight of the President Donald Trump as the Intervention Initiative (EI2) panicked residents running German Chancellor Angela had gone without a hitch. parade came when French young French leader sought to to undertake missions outside into the streets, but no tsuna- Merkel and Dutch Prime Some 4,300 members of the inventor and entrepreneur form a bond with his US coun- of existing structures like mi warning was issued. Minister Mark Rutte, joined armed forces marched down Franky Zapata showed off his terpart. NATO, insisted on the impor- The shallow quake struck Macron in Paris to watch the the avenue’s famed cobble- futuristic flyboard, soaring But since then ties between tance of European defence about 165 kilometres (100 annual parade that included stones in a tradition that dates above the Champs Elysees and Trump and Macron have cooperation. miles) south-southwest of the representatives of nine other back to the aftermath of World the assembled leaders. soured over the US pullouts “Never, since the end of town of Ternate in North European armies in a show of War I. “The army is transforming: from the Paris climate accord World War II has Europe been Maluku province at 6:28 pm unity. But standing in an open- it is modernising for our sol- and the Iran nuclear deal, as so important,” Macron, who (0928 GMT), according to the =                 But the celebrations of top command car alongside diers, our sovereignty and our well as France’s new law for a after coming to power in 2017 US Geological Survey.     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They are panicking and like many Indonesians goes by immediate reports of casualties, violence seen at the peak of the yellow vest movement. cooperation has been one of Europe of defence,” Armed many are now waiting on the one name. he told AFP. #   #           @    +# $/0=;4" Mayor Bill de Blasio said Firefighters said they that were temporarily closed to power from one part of the city *+$ # on Twitter that the outage was responded to numerous vehicles. to another to address demand,” power outage that gripped caused by a “manhole fire,” but requests for help, particularly At the Row NYC hotel on said de Blasio. ANew York’s Manhattan later told CNN it was under from people trapped in eleva- 8th Avenue, dozens of guests The mayor was not in New #  "2182$ 6 Nepal Army and police +# #;"1;8 ended on Saturday after it investigation. tors, and the strobes of police were sitting on the sidewalk York but rather Iowa, where he personnel have so far rescued plunged Broadway theaters Earlier in the day, dozens of cars and ambulances were outside the property. was pursuing the Democratic loods and landslides caused 1,104 people from several places ine people died Sunday into darkness, brought subways people posted photos on social some of the few to stand out in Hotel staff had asked them nomination for president Fby incessant rains in Nepal across the country with 185 Nwhen a small aircraft being to a halt and flicked off bill- media of streets, subways and a city where light is rarely in not to go inside as there were despite low poll numbers -- have till now claimed 60 lives alone from Kathmandu. used for tourism crashed in boards in Times Square. apartments shrouded in dark- short supply. no lights for them to see by and which did not escape the notice and left 38 others injured, police According to Nepal Police, northwest Sweden, the regional About 42,000 customers ness. New Yorkers in general the elevators weren’t working, of New Yorkers. said on Sunday. a total of 27,380 police person- authority said. “The nine people lost electricity in the early The blackout disrupted took Saturday’s outage in stride, 16-year-old Spanish tourist “Drop out of the presiden- Thirty five people are nel have been deployed across on board are dead,” Gabriella evening, according to power services across the United with passersby manning Alba Moreno said. tial campaign,” one commenter reported to be missing in the the country for search and res- Bandling, spokeswoman for the utility Con Edison, which did- States’ most-populous city, with intersections to direct traffic Con Edison said it would wrote on Twitter. “You clearly rain-related incidents that have cue operations. Vaesterbotten region, told AFP. n’t indicate a cause of the New York’s Metropolitan and a disrupted Carnegie Hall have most of its customers have to be in the city to -- you thrown normal life out of gear The Flood Forecasting She did not say who they power failure. Transportation Authority on concert continuing in the back online by midnight, but know -- do your job.” in central and eastern parts of Section (FFS) said that mon- were. According to Swedish The power returned Twitter encouraging “every- street. there were few details about the The cut affected the western the country. soon is active and the rainfall media reports, the plane was around 10:00 pm (0200 GMT), one to avoid below-ground Officers shouted “let’s go!” cause of the outage. chunk of Manhattan, particu- Heavy rainfall since will continue for two to three carrying people for a parachute accompanied by applause that subway stations,” which at drivers as they tried to keep “This appears to be some- larly the Hell’s Kitchen neigh- Thursday has hit more than 25 days in most places across the jump but crashed a little after could be heard throughout the account for most of the city’s traffic flowing, while people thing that just went wrong in borhood and the Broadway districts, affecting 10,385 country, The Himalayan Times 2:00 pm (1200 GMT). formerly darkened streets. rail network. strolled nonchalantly on streets the way that they transmit theater district. households. reported.   2    !"#$ % &*&*&

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She says, “Going out on a situation of the country. &   tional venue (think beyond an audi- weekend could also be a hectic task The book titled Visible Muslim, Invisible Citizen,     torium or stage) — hint: could be sometimes. And this is when these sought to express his view about the growing sense of someone’s living room — a few small gigs come to the rescue. Here, insecurity felt by Indian Muslims but extending to other  &G music connoisseurs and enthusiasts you meet like-minded people and minorities as well. Recently, Rupa publications held the  & swinging with the tunes and some listen to great music. You get to book launch of Khurshid. M fairy lights in the background, lift- know the artist and it just all In his book, he '  ing up the mood. Melodic and inti- becomes worth it. It’s so soothing as has explained Islam mate, isn’t it? compared to a loud and disap- to non-Muslims, Attending a gig of the Sofar pointing Saturday evening, waiting who do not know Sounds or House Concerts could be for hours outside noisy clubs and enough about it O #.8 identical. Captivating through its being stuck in traffic jams.” and places the  8,. 5 music and an intimate setting, it can Manu Matthew from House identity of the ! # ! make one forget that s/he is attend- Concerts is another such person Indian Muslim in ing a gig at somebody’s living room. who believes in bringing back such the context of  While attending a regular gig in the house shows, where people can Indian democracy. ..! 5 5 city might imply going to a crowd- connect with the artist directly. He The book tries to .!  # ed pub or a bar to listen to artists tells us about how the group had decipher the  !! 9 whose music is drowned in various started over four years ago in July Muslim mind in #!!.: 5 other noises. Most of the lot are not 2015 at a friend’s basement in social and political able to hear the artists, while others Gurugram. “And we have hosted contexts, beyond 3!   are distracted or busy chatting more than 50 unique sessions since theology. Khurshid # : 5, around. This, in turn, defeats the hear the clock ticking in the back- opment is on the rise. “It has taken then across Delhi-NCR. We started has presented vari-   5 ;  entire purpose of a gig. So, unlike ground, even while the light music time but despite having relatively out with a need for a dedicated space ous facts and fig- ..! 5 5  other regular sessions in the city, was on.” less dedicated music spaces and for artists and an attentive audience ures relating to : 5,   .! these two host gigs in an enclosed She narrates that what gradual- venues, as compared to global cities, alike, where artists can perform their education, employ- setting (usually someone’s house), ly started as a hobby in London, later it has been heartening how the city original music or arts without ment and crime to <  !  !5 ! with less than a hundred people cir- spread into a global community for has seen a substantial growth in a restrictions or demands made by support his hypothesis. <   9 # 8 cling the artists. These aim to build artists and the audience to come variety of intimate gigs over the last traditional bars. Due to our unique Following an introduction by Kapish Mehra, the ! !  !3 3 a special connection between the together in unique and welcoming few years. The future of house gigs presentation, our community now managing director of the publication, there was a live-    <    3 artist and the audience. The crowd spaces, with an added element of does look promising in India. There comprises people from all walks of ly debate anchored by newsman Bhupen Chaubey. # ! 5!  55 3 includes artists, travellers, entrepre- surprise, to share, discover, create, is a growing appetite for curated life, from college-going youth to Participants included Asaduddin Owaisi, politician and neurs, students and music-lovers. and, hopefully make a friend or find experiences and a curiosity in seek- families with children,” says he. president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, ! , !  ! These are some of those like-mind- their new favourite band along the ing out lesser-known artists and Manu was equally overwhelmed Seema Chishti, editor at the Indian Express, Nalin Kohli, ! !  #  #.8 ! ed people who want to bring about way. Today, the community hosts genres of music,” she says. by the response from the city’s chief spokesperson for the BJP, professor Hilal Ahmed .!!. #!  !! a change in the regular pattern that around a thousand artists, hosts, At such dos, the artists also get music-lovers. “Our attendees have and author and a social activist Harsh Mander.  5 !,9P gigs have in the city, bringing back fans, travellers, and more, putting on a chance to interact with the audi- now become an active community A stimulating, sometimes humorous and at times the concept where people actually around hundreds of secret, intimate ence, build new fan base and some- and our ambassadors in spreading contentious debate followed, where the very title of the L, !!  listen and pay attention to what is events per month in across 438 cities times even get honest feedback. the word about secret concerts that book was questioned by the panelists. Owaisi shared his being performed. around the world. Talking about how they find artists we hold. Everyday, new people angst at being heckled by “Jai Shri Ram” slogans prof- Tanya Nath, from Sofar Sounds, Moving further, even the way of for their gigs, she tells us that many reach out to us on social media ask- fered by members of the ruling party. This was quick- 2 "  ( which is a decade-old global music putting up the gig tickets for sale is artists send in their applications to ing about the next session. We are ly countered by Nalin Kohli, who reminded Owaisi of " S company where guests and artists equally interesting. The show, fol- them via their website. “We get their humbled and grateful to them who the inflammatory statements made by his brother,    come together and put on hundreds lowing its aim of inclusivity, allows music reviewed by our team and help us in making each session pos- Akbaruddin Owaisi. There was a detailed discussion on  of secret, intimate events per month, enthusiasts to sign up for shows and invite them to perform at our show sible and a success.” the Indian Constitution as an idealistic and forward- through volunteers across 428 cities get selected based on a random lot- if they fit the criteria.” However, he was also quite dis- thinking document, which is often ignored by politi-      G around the world, feels that more tery draw. Sticking with the theme The artists who perform at appointed with the city’s current gig cal parties in the hurly-burly of vote-gathering. & & such initiatives should be promot- of discretion, the schedules, artist these unique gigs seem to thorough- scene. He says, “The current music A distress young woman in the audience questioned  ,,  ed. Talking about how it all started, line-up and location are revealed a ly enjoy their experience as well. scene in Delhi’s pubs is in a sorry all the panelists and said, “I am disturbed at how    she says, “The name is an acronym day before the event to the con- Singer and musician, Nisa Shetty, state with the lack of enough dedi- Muslims are being treated in the country today. Will your for ‘songs from a room.’ It aims to firmed attendees. Some of their describes her experience perform- cated clubs showcasing original book help in changing the current hostility in the air?”    & transform everyday spaces like a liv- past artists have included DOT, ing at one such gig. She says, “I did music performances. This is leading On a philosophical note, Khurshid said, “The word     ing room or retail shop, turning it Dualist Inquiry, Kavya & Chaz, a my first Sofar gig when I was the artists to explore alternatives like liberal is often used in a negative manner in the cur-      into a captivating venue for secret Anhad + Tanner, and Advaita singing with Corridors (Rijul secret shows. We do collaborate with rent scenario. I wonder how secular has not overshad- : G    live shows, creating an immersive among others. Victor), when I featured on some of clubs when it comes to outstation owed the word liberal, as secularism is a component of         G experience that brings guests and On being asked about how the his tracks. It was quite amazing, acts who are looking to do an inti- liberalism.” artists closer together. It started capital has responded to this, Tanya organised and it had a DIY (do-it- mate and unplugged performance The audience shared their views on the subject of & 2"  when in 2009, Rafe Offer invited tells us that the response has been yourself) feel. It’s nice to see people for a limited audience.” tolerance and violence. Mander lamented the lack of   &G  G some friends over to a flat in “pretty overwhelming.” She says, come out to support musicians. Musician Suraj Rajan felt happy compassion in the vitiated atmosphere created by lynch-     G London for a low-key, intimate gig. “Since we started out in 2016, we’ve and I love that there are different with the intimate setting of House ers and communalists. L  &2 Eight people gathered in the living seen a major rise in our application locations, sometimes some of the Concerts and would be willing to The presence of some senior legal luminaries like        room for a live music performance count. We now get over 1,200 appli- spaces are really beautiful and perform “a gig like that” again. “The Justice Ahmadi and former solicitors Fali Nariman and by a friend and musician Dave cations per show.” inspiring, which make the whole best part about performing at a Soli Sorabjee brought a gentler balance to the sometimes #!   G Alexander. They poured themselves However, she does not think experience even more memorable.” secret concert is the audience. They heated discussion. Nariman proposed that a simple solu-   M1     a drink, sat on the floor and start- that the show has been successful in Nisa emphasises on how impor- come out to support their local acts, tion would be to make a Parsi the president of India. ed listening to the music attentive- replacing the usual way gigs take tant it is for the audience to be which is amazing. And it is the kind Sorabjee agreed to it and said that the “Parsi’s sense of ly. The room was so quiet, one could place in the city yet, but the devel- involved for a gig to work its best. you connect with, instantly,” says he. humour would probably save the day.”

f Bollywood was blown away by metal. And we are sure of getting oppor- years, we have seen the evolution of elec- IBangladeshi singer James, it is soon to tunities in the competitive music industry, tronic dance music to mumble rap. The be swayed by an all-girl band from our next both at home and abroad because of our ,#-*#(0-(12-($ trend has varied a lot from the way it gen- door neighbour, who have not just chal- novelty factor.” erated. However, we as a band feel that lenged sub-continental conventions but are Antora Rahman tells us the challenges melody and pop music still prevails all determined to link their existence to the of the band formation. She says, “The only #$ & &    #2"#1 #12482     across the globe. This has been constant. cause of the girl child. As India’s own all- challenge was to blend the unique styles Music seems to go in circles with style,” girl bands have made spot appearances and of four of us and fit it into one song. But   5&O   G&  says she. faded away, Laisfita — which literally I would love to share that we smoothly The band has recently collaborated means ribbons that young girls wear to combined our distinctive voice tone and with a NGO, ActionAid, which provides school — want to embody the aspirations pitches, which has led to the formation of shelter to the homeless girls. Altogether, of young girls looking to reclaim their a new style in the music industry. We are it promises a better future. Sunanda says space in an unequal world through their glad that our fans are really appreciating that they are determined to make a songs. the effort.” Continuing this line of thought, change by working in the same direction It was to give legitimacy to the female Firdousi adds, “The struggle was not ❝ to achieve social justice, gender equality angst and voice that a private Bangladesh only to introduce an all-girl band and their 0/02$;64#;$3# and poverty eradication. “The change network organised the first-ever female music style but also to get fans who would starts with this collaboration. We took the music reality show called Sunsilk Divas connect with pop and pop rock music ;5/$#:4$3 responsibility of four girls. We will sing for with the sole aim of forming the first pro- genre smoothly. But we have made our way people, we will sing for emotions and we fessional, all-girl band. The top four win- against all odds.” 1;:/@62$ will sing for causes,” adds she. ners then joined hands to form Laisfita. Sunanda Sharmin, another band :;#

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The defending five-time world two or three of my career against one of It was too little, too late, however, as champion clocking fastest lap on the greatest players of all time, Roger, who Federer deservedly levelled the final. his final lap to finish 25 seconds I respect," said Djokovic. Into a tense finale, Federer saved three clear of Mercedes team-mate and "Unfortunately in this type of match break points in the fourth game but a nearest title rival Valtteri Bottas someone has to lose. It is quite unreal to drilled, backhand passing shot gave after an action-packed contest. be two match points down to come back Djokovic the break in the sixth game for The Briton moved 39 points and strange to play a tie-break at 12-12." a 4-2 lead. clear of the Finn behind in the title Djokovic is just four Grand Slam titles The world number one couldn't back race, but Bottas was unlucky with shy of the all-time record held by Federer it up and Federer had Centre Court on the timing of the safety car which who is more than five years older. their feet when he restored parity in the effectively gave Hamilton a free pit It was incredibly tough on Federer, next game. stop. chasing a ninth Wimbledon crown, who Despite twice being just two points Charles Leclerc of Ferrari was didn't face a break point until the eighth from defeat, Federer broke for 8-7 but was third. game of the fourth set. He has now won nine of his last 11 next four points. of the court but was unable to convert a unable to serve out for the match. Pierre Gasly finished fourth He even had two match points in the clashes against Federer and three of their At 58 minutes, it was two minutes set point in the 10th game. As the clock ticked past the previous ahead of his Red Bull team-mate 16th game of the deciding set which last- four Wimbledon meetings. longer than the women's final on Saturday. Djokovic made him pay. Despite not longest final of 4 hours and 48 minutes it Max Verstappen, whose race was ed over two hours. With William and Catherine, the Djokovic, however, then went com- managing a single break point in the took Nadal to beat Federer in the 2008 compromised by a late collision "It was long and it had everything. I Duke and Duchess of Cambridge looking pletely off the boil, losing his footing as match, he pounced again in the tiebreak final, the match was decided by the first when Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari had answers, so did he and we played on from the Royal Box, Federer carved out he was broken in the first game of the sec- to reclaim the lead. 12-12 tiebreak in a singles match at the drove into him, and Carlos Sainz of some great tennis," said Federer. the only break point of the opening set. ond set. Federer wasn't finished. Back came the tournament. McLaren. "I hope I give some other people at 37 But Djokovic saved it and with serve Federer broke twice again and after veteran with a double break for 5-2. Djokovic prevailed, moving to three It was Hamilton's seventh win the feeling it is not over yet." dominating, the set was decided by the just 25 more minutes the final was all- Djokovic then carved out his first championship points and claiming victo- in 10 races this year and the 80th Djokovic's win meant that the 'Big tiebreak. square with Djokovic managing just two break points of the match in the eighth ry when Federer shanked a return wide. win of his career. He had shared the Three' of men's tennis -- himself, Federer - Two match points saved - winners in the set. game. Federer finished with 25 aces and 94 British Grand Prix record of wins, and Rafael Nadal -- have won the last 11 The top seed was 3-1 up, then Federer Federer was comfortably on top in the The first was saved after a breathtak- winners to Djokovic 10 aces and 54 win- on five, with fellow-Briton Jim Slams. inched to 5-3 before Djokovic swept the third set, flashing winners from all parts ing 35-shot rally before the Serb finally ners. Clark and Frenchman Alain Prost. Daniel Ricciardo was seventh for Renault ahead of Kimi Raikkonen of Alfa Romeo, Daniil Kvyat and his Toro Rosso team- *+*!# # mate Alex Albon. "What a day," said Hamilton. "To all the crowd, thank-you so #  $/0 /1 from September 27 to October 6. Davinder Singh Kang took the top much for coming out." The World Championships qual- three spots in men's javelin final with Hamilton, who stopped on his ohammad Anas bettered his ification time is 45.30 seconds in efforts of 82.51m, 77.32m and slow-down lap to collect a British Mown national record in men's men's 400m race.   ! ! ; 76.58m respectively. 'Union Jack' flag, added: "I love you 400m to clinch Gold and qualify for In the women's 200m race, Hima In men's shot put event, nation- Silverstone. I appreciate everything the World Championships while clocked a much improved time of   !8' al record holder Tejinder Pal Singh and the opportunity to be a part of Hima Das won the women's 200m 23.43 seconds to win the Gold. She . :!3 Toor managed a creditable best this. event for her third international tri- has a personal best of 23.10 sec in throw of 20.36m to win the Bronze. "I couldn't have done this with- umph in less than two weeks at the 200m. This was her third interna- , !3 ! # He holds the national record of out these guys or without my Kladno Athletics Meet in Czech tional Gold in 11 days. 9 ! 3  20.75m. team." Republic. In her first competitive 200m In the women's 400m, V K A glum Bottas said: "Congrats The 24-year-old Anas clocked race of the year, the 19-year-old   ! .39 ! Vismaya clocked her personal best of to Lewis… It wasn't my day." 45.21 seconds as he won an easy race, Assam runner had clocked 23.65 sec-  ,! .

+# :24# after insisting last week that he had prior against the star. agreement from PSG to stay in Brazil Sporting director Leonardo has nev- eymar fired another shot in to help his foundation, the Neymar ertheless said that "Neymar can leave PSG Nhis battle with Paris Saint- Institute. if there is an offer that suits everybody". Germain after saying his His comments are set to further Later Saturday, Neymar added fuel to favourite football memory is strain his relationship with the club. the fire over a possible return to the Camp Barcelona's incredible 2017 He wants out of the Parc des Princes Nou, with an Instagram post. comeback win over PSG, which and would prefer a return to Barca, It was a 10-second video of himself in Neymar helped inflict on but is struggling to find suitors a Barcelona shirt, his father, and a quote his current club. due to the 222 million euros from the Bible: "No weapon turned against Asked by online ($252 million) the capital you will prosper." (Isaiah Chapter 54, Verse sports channel Oh My splashed out to take him 17). Goal about his best away from Barcelona two Barcelona's famous rout of Paris Saint- changing room memo- years ago. Germain took place in the final 16 stage ry, the world's most The chances of him of the 2017 Champions League. expensive player chose rejoining the Catalan PSG had won the first leg of that the aftermath of that giants are further com- Champions League last 16 tie 4-0 and were win. plicated by Antoine seconds away from the quarter-finals. "We all went crazy Griezmann's arrival Neymar scored in the 88th and 91st afterwards. I think it was from Atletico Madrid minutes of the famous match before set- the best possible feeling for 120 million euros. ting up Sergi Roberto for a winner five for all of us," the Brazilian When Neymar minutes into stoppage time. star said in the interview, missed last Monday's That sealed their 6-1 win over PSG, which was posted on first training session who then shelled out the world-record fee Saturday. PSG issued a state- to bag the Brazilian the following summer. Neymar was speak- ment declaring "What we felt when we scored the sixth ing in Sao Paulo ahead they would take goal I've never felt anything like that, it was of his belated return to "appropriate incredible," Neymar told Oh My Goal on the club on Monday, action" Saturday.