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Contractual lecturers' hunger northlines the MoS dedicates 100 KVA Transformer Distt Admn reaches out to public strike enters 132nd day at village Aghar Ballian in unique way

The hunger strike by contractual Minister of State for Finance and The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr was lecturers (10+2) entered 132nd day Planning, Ajay Nanda today said that celebrated with religious fervor and today .These striking employees have Government is committed to provide gaiety in district Budgam. The been demanding their regularization improved infrastructural facilities to congregational prayers were held at 3 as per the Civil .... 5 the people in every .... 7 various places ... INSIDE

 Vol No: XXII Issue No. 152  27.06.2017 (Tuesday) Daily  Jammu Tawi  Price ` 2/-  Pages-12 Regd. No. JK|306|2017-19 Centre asks J&K Govt to No country questioned J&K's Sana Dua-first runner-up surgical strikes, says PM in Femina Miss India World 2017

roll out GST from July 1 NL CORRESPONDENT terrorists have explained WASHINGTON, JUNE 26 terrorism to them so we don't have to," he said. J&K won’t be eligible for compensation package if remains out of GST regime Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the surgical Modi today said the surgical strikes demonstrated that wanting to endorse the same purchased from other states this IGST so paid in strikes carried out across the India, which normally GST law on misplaced and increase in the price of subsequent sales. LoC proved that India follows the principle of grounds. all goods being sold from the The Finance Minister has would not hesitate to take restraint, can also defend its The Union Finance Minister, Jammu and Kashmir to other mentioned that if the State of sovereignty and ensure its Arun Jaitley on Monday in a states which shall have an Jammu and Kashmir does the toughest measures to security when needed. letter urged Jammu and adverse impact on domestic not join GST on 1st July, defend itself, while noting "When India carried out the Kashmir Chief Minister industry in the state. 2017, for all purchases made that no country in the world Mehbooba Mufti for The Finance Minister by the state from other states had questioned it - an surgical strikes, the world introduction of the Goods pointed out that the Goods after 1st July the dealer shall apparent swipe at Pakistan. realised the our strength and and Services Tax in Jammu and Services Tax is a not be able to take credit of Addressing Indian- saw that while we exercise Americans at a reception in restraint, when the need NL CORRESPONDENT and Kashmir from July 1, destination-based tax. To this IGST which shall get arises, India can also show JAMMU TAWI/NEW DELHI, along with the rest of the ensure this an Integrated embedded into the price of Virginia, Modi asserted that JUNE 26 states. Goods and Services Tax purchased good or service, India has been successful in its strength and might in In his letter the Finance (IGST) shall be levied on all leading to cascading of tax convincing the world about dealing with terror and It will be no less a tale of Minister also brought to the supplies of goods and and increase in price of the "the face of terrorism that is protecting itself," he said to NL CORRESPONDENT second runner-up is travesty that the state of notice of the Chief Minister services made in course of said good or service for the destroying peace and thunderous applause from JAMMU TAWI, JUNE 26 Priyanka Kumari from Jammu and Kashmir that that in case the state of inter-state trade or final consumers in Jammu normal life" in the country. the diaspora. Bihar. The event was held at headed the GST Council Jammu and Kashmir is not commerce. and Kashmir. "When we talked of India conducted surgical The 54th Femina Miss India Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai twice and hosted with able to introduce GST from Under GST, any dealer of Similarly, in case of goods or terrorism 20 years back, strikes on terror pads across World 2017 winner is on Sunday night. Sana Dua, ‘Kashmiri Wazwan’ the 1st July, 2017, it may lead to goods or service purchasing services sold from Jammu many in the world said it the Line of Control on Manushi Chhillar from a lawyer by profession from occasion where the historic adverse impact including a such supplies from any other and Kashmir to other states, was a law and order September 29 last year, 11 Haryana, while the first Army background which GST law finally hammered general increase in prices in state pays IGST to the seller the buyer in state purchasing problem and didn't days after the Uri attack runner-up is Sana Dua from has contributed a lot in out at its capital, is found the state of all goods being but is able to take credit of from Jammu P2 understand it. Now which claimed P2 Jammu and Kashmir and the shaping her P2 Chinese troops transgress Sporadic clashes amid Eid Financial year likely to be changed Sikkim, jostle with Indian forces celebrations in Kashmir from 2018; Budget in Nov? NEW DELHI, JUNE 26 working on aligning the NL CORRESPONDENT of pilgrims that was Also read: Talks on to financial year with the NEW DELHI, JUNE 26 proceeding for Kailash resolve Mansarovar NL CORRESPONDENT Come 2018 and the calendar year after Prime Mansovar yatra, official pilgrimage issue: China SRINAGAR, JUNE 26 financial year in India could Minister Narendra Modi In another transgression, sources said today. The bunkers have been commence from January pitched for a change. Chinese troops entered India The Indian troops had to destroyed in Lalten area of Eid-ul-Fitr was today instead of April as the This would be another in the Sikkim sector and struggle hard to stop the the Doka La area. celebrated across Kashmir Centre appears set to make historic change after jostled with Indian army Chinese personnel from A flag meeting was also held as people thronged the historic transition to end advancement of the Budget personnel guarding the Sino- advancing further into between senior army mosques, shrines and the 150-year-old tradition. presentation to February 1 India frontier, besides Indian territory. They officers of both the sides on Eidgahs for special prayers Accordingly, the next this year, ending the destroying two bunker. formed a human wall along June 20, but the tension still but a few incident of stone- Budget could be presented decades-old practice of The face-off has been going the Line of Actual Control continues. pelting and clashes between by the Centre in November presenting the annual on in Doka La general area (LAC) to stop the PLA It is not the first time that protestors and security this year, high level exercise in the last week of in Sikkim for the past 10 personnel, some of whom such a transgression has forces were reported in the government sources told February. According to the days and the Chinese troops also videographed and click happened at the Doka La, a Valley. PTI here today. The sources proposal under discussion, Muslims from P2 have also stopped the batch pictures of the incident. place at P2 said the government is the Budget P2 Militants plan Govt defers TDS, TCS under Centre rules out DoT working on stricter rules attacks in Srinagar GST to ensure smooth rollout Governor's rule in J&K for tracking lost cell phones

SRINAGAR, JUNE 26 NL CORRESPONDENT collect TDS (Tax Deducted at JAMMU TAWI, JUNE 26 elections. NL CORRESPONDENT mobile phones because of NEW DELHI, JUNE 26 Source) at 1 per cent on payments to (KIP) However, the Defence NEW DELHI, JUNE 26 duplicate IMEI numbers. The Intelligence Bureau has warned of suppliers to goods or services in Minister,Arun Jaitley,has The DoT is working on rules militants launching attacks in Srinagar. With just four days left for GST excess of Rs 2.5 lakh. This provision The Government of India rejected the consistent The Department of Telecom to make tampering of IMEI In a bid to bring Srinagar on par with rollout, the government has deferred has been kept in abeyance. has ruled out the possibility demand by the National is working on rules to make numbers a punishable the rest of the state, several militants implementation of TDS and TCS Based on the feedback received from of placing the state of Conference for imposing tampering of IMEI number - offence under Indian have slipped into the region and are provisions as well as exempted from trade and industry, the government Jammu and Kashmir under Governor's - a unique 15-digit serial Telegraph Act," a looking to carry out big strikes, an registration small businesses selling has decided to postpone provision the Governor's rule. In fact rule in the state. The NC number of mobile devices -- government official said. Intelligence Bureau P2 on e-commerce platform. relating to TDS (Section 51) and TCS the main opposition parties, leaders hip had demanded a punishable offence with up The International Mobile E-commerce companies will not be (Section 52) of the CGST/State GST the National Conference imposition of Governor's to three years of Equipment Identity Number Rajnath hopes Eid will bring required to collect 1 per cent TCS Act 2017, with the objective of and the Congress were rule on the plea that imprisonment. (IMEI) helps security 'new sunlight' in J&K (Tax Collection at Source) while ensuring smooth rollout of GST, the aspiring for imposition of violence had hit the entire The move will help curb agencies in tracking mobile making payment to suppliers under finance ministry said in a statement. Governor's rule as they valley. issues pertaining to fake phones as well as calls made wanted to regain power NEW DELHI, JUNE 26 the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Small businesses, with turnover less But Jaitley has claimed that IMEI numbers and also ease from them. which will be rolled out from July 1. than Rs 20 lakh, will also not be because after the end of the incidents of violence take p tracking of lost mobile The DoT has barred telecom Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh As per the Central GST (CGST) Act, required to register themselves under Governor's rule the state had in three to five districts and phones. operators from providing today greeted the people on the the notified entities are required to the GST for selling P2 to go in for fresh Assembly rest of the P2 "It is difficult to track service to P2 occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and especially the people of Kashmir valley, hoping that the festival of goodness and Roaring Transfer Industry in Police - I humanity will herald era a "new sunlight". "I'm confident that this S. K. Bhalla The process of such transfers Gazetted Service and suggest development. 7) To prioritize the wings solutions/changes/adjustments/ festival of goodness P2 was broadly dealt with eleven the measures as to how a 5) To suggest the means for where an incumbent can be policy. Presidential campaign: We at People's Civil Vigilance point comprehensive guidelines uniformity in the promotion standardization of the posted subsequent to his 11) To formulate a policy for Cell (PCVC) have gathered that was, upto some extent avenues is explored as in some transfer/posting of Gazetted probation/practical training. performance evaluation and Kovind to visit information (with records) contained the politician and cadres there is level of officers of the Police 8) To lay down parameters for suggest steps to concretize the Srinagar on June 28 regarding the mess in the officers with clout to influence stagnation compared to others Department in such a manner posting on key promotion/posting. roaring transfer industry in the the choicest postings. Some of who fairly enjoy a better career that on completion of functions/assignments in On a close scrutiny of the Jammu Kashmir Police which the major points were: progression. prescribed tenure in a particular various wings of the aforesaid points, one finds that SRINAGAR, JUNE 26 is breeding an unrest of sorts 1) To work out a well defined 3) To study and chalk out the wing/unit, he/she be Department. there is not even a single word among a good section of career planning for Gazetted broader pre-requisites/principle automatically shifted out 9) To prepare a list of critical in the guidelines on fixing the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) dedicated and disciplined officers in each cadre of the areas to be taken into account without waiting for the posts and also formulate a accountability for lapses, if presidential nominee Ram Nath Kovind members of the belt force. service in which a timeline is for transfer/posting of Gazetted feedback from the field panel of potentially suitable done, at such a senior level will visit Srinagar on June 28 as part of Today's piece is restricted to in fixed/explored for progressive officers to a particular formations. officers so that no officer(s) postings. Moreover, some the ongoing campaign, seeking support the first instance the mandate promotion avenues at regular wing/unit and formulate Draft 6) To chalk out/identify the becomes indispensible and that points are repetitive and some from its alliance partner, the Peoples of 'Senior Personnel Board' intervals so that timely Transfer Policy in this regard. areas of duties in every wing of the department has a good are contradictory within the Democratic Party (PDP). constituted in 2012 by the then promotions are earned by an 4) To work out a system of the Police Department and to number of alternate choices. norms. These observations can Kovind will be accompanied by Union Director General of Police, Mr. incumbent during his/her rotational career planning with determine/fix the criteria/pre- 10) To identify administrative generate a healthy debate Ministers M. Venkaiah Naidu, Jitendra Ashok Prasad to protect the service career. an objective that every officer requisites for officers to be and promotion issues relating among those who have some Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party's transfers at senior level in 2) To study the existing gets posting in each wing posted on such duties to each rank and zone requiring concern for the better working (BJP) general secretary and party in- police from political promotion avenues available in during his service career for according to their immediate, medium and long culture in the police charge of Jammu P2 interference. different Cadres of the his/her overall professional service/career profile. term department. P2 the northlines 2 CITY Jammu | Tuesday | June| 27 | 2017 Makeover exercise for Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains

NEW DELHI, JUNE 26 railways have launched a with the project. The project improving punctuality by three-month programme also envisages reducing delays in premier Trolley service for catering, under Project Swarn (gold) strengthening of security trains, he said. polite uniformed staff and to refurbish coach interiors, system in trains with The catering will be also a on-board entertainment are improving toilets and adequate escort personnel focus area beside some of the changes slated cleanliness in coaches. by RPF. cleanliness. to be introduced in Rajdhani There have been complaints Rajdhani Express meant for The staff will be and Shatabdi trains from pertaining to catering, Mumbai, Howrah, Patna, specifically trained on October this year. punctuality, toilet Ranchi and Bhubaneswar hygiene and use of trolley Aiming at enhancing the cleanliness and quality of are among the 15 Rajdhani for serving food in premier experience of passengers linen among others in these trains selected for service services as part of the travelling by these premier trains. upgradation. Shatabdi trains makeover exercise. trains, the Indian Railways It has been decided to of Howrah-Puri, New A new uniform has been has undertaken a complete improve services in these Delhi-Chandigarh, New designed for staff in the makeover exercise in 30 premier trains significantly Delhi-Kanpur, Howrah- premier trains. trains - 15 Rajdhani and 15 and accordingly the Project Ranchi, Anand Vihar- Passengers will be offered Shatabdi - at an estimated Swarn has been launched Kathgodam are among the films, serials and music cost of Rs 25 crore. with a three-month 15 trains selected for the among other facilities as an Targeting the festive season timeline, said a Railway makeover exercise. on-board entertainment which begins from October, Ministry official involved Steps will be taken for package. (AGENCIES)

nobody could ever claim the situation had become normal of the British government. Till then, the financial year in Pakistan, amid laughter from the audience. FROM PAGE 1 as Jammu Kashmir was a state which is impacted by both India used to commence on May 1 and end on April 30 of The Prime Minister had some choice barbs for China as militancy and separatism and its militancy is partly the following calendar year. After Modi expressed his desire well, saying India does not believe in disturbing the global encouraged across the border and partly bond with to align the financial year with the calendar year, the order to achieve its goals. Centre asks J&K Govt to them.(KIP) government had last year appointed a high-level committee "This is India's tradition and culture," he noted, apparently to study the feasibility of shifting the financial year to referring to China's assertiveness in the South China Sea. roll out GST from July 1 January 1. The panel submitted its report to the Finance "We are bound by international law because that is our Sporadic clashes amid Eid Minister in December. Among the various factors, a NITI character and nature. For us the concept of Vasudhaiva and Kashmir shall not be able to take credit of the local Aayog note had said that a change in the financial year was Kutumbakam - the world is one family - are not just words. taxes paid to dealer making the sale, which shall increase celebrations in Kashmir required as the current system leads to sub-optimal This is our nature and character," he said. his cost of purchase through embedding of such taxes in the utilisation of working season. It had also noted that the The Prime Minister said India, while following price. all walks of life started making a beeline to Eidgahs (prayer current financial year cycle was chosen without any international laws and norms, is also capable of taking the This shall put the trade and industry in Jammu and Kashmir ground) or mosques for offering Eid prayers as a reference to national culture and traditions or convenience "toughest of steps for our sovereignty, security, peace, our at a competitive disadvantage. thanksgiving for the month-long fasting of Ramazan. of legislators. Also, the financial year is not aligned with people and progress". The Finance Minister has further mentioned that as per The biggest gathering was witnessed at Hazratbal shrine international practices and it impacted data collection and "Whenever the need arises we have done it and the world Article 370 of the Constitution, amendments made in where more than 50,000 offered prayers, officials said. dissemination from the perspective of national accounts, will never be able to stop us," he said. (AGENCIES) Constitution are applicable to the state of Jammu and They said the second largest gathering was held at the according to the note prepared by NITI Aayog member Kashmir with the concurrence of the government of the Eidgah in the old city in which more than 40,000 people Bibek Debroy and OSD Kishore Desai, citing experts. A Govt defers TDS, TCS under GST to state, as the President may by order specify. participated. few months back, the Parliamentary Standing Committee He urged the Chief Minister to send the concurrence of the Big gatherings were also reported from Sonawar and Soura on Finance also recommended shifting the financial year to ensure smooth rollout state, with any modifications as considered necessary Shrines in the heart of the city, they said, adding that similar the January-December. Modi while advocating a change in keeping in view the special constitutional position of the gatherings were held at all districts headquarters and major the financial year had said that there is a need to develop goods or services through ecommerce portal. state of Jammu and Kashmir, on the Constitution (One towns of the Valley. robust arrangements that could function amidst diversity. In other words, persons supplying goods or services through Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016, for the order of Barring a few incidents of stone-pelting after the prayers, "Because of poor time management, many good initiatives electronic commerce operator liable to collect tax at source the President. the situation in the Valley remained peaceful. and schemes had failed to deliver the anticipated results," would not be required to obtain registration immediately. The Finance Minister stated that Jammu and Kashmir had At least 10 protesters were injured in the clashes in the prime minister had said. Madhya Pradesh became the "This step has been taken to provide more time for persons actively participated in the GST Council meetings and had Anantnag, Sopore, Kulgam, Pulwama and Pattan towns, the first state to announce shifting of its financial year format to liable to deduct tax at source/ecommerce companies and meaningfully contributed to framing of the various laws and state police said. January-December from 2018. - PTI their suppliers to prepare for the historic tax reform," the rules for GST. A mob resorted to stone-pelting at Janglat Mandi in statement added. He thanked the Chief Minister for having hosted the Anantnag town immediately after the prayers. DoT working on stricter rules for The GST Network portal has started accepting registration fourteenth meeting of the GST Council held in Srinagar on The police burst tear-gas shells to disperse the mob. The of TDS, TCS deductors and e-commerce operators only May 18-19 where some very crucial decisions relating to sporadic clashes continued in Anantnag for over an hour. tracking lost cell phones yesterday. GST, including decisions on majority of the tax rates, were Clashes were also reported after the congregational Eid Given the huge rush, it is unlikely that all registrations taken. prayers in Sopore and Pattan towns of Baramulla district. any mobile phone with fake IMEI number but the operators would be done before the July 1 rollout date. The Finance Minister has finally urged the Chief Minister to "The security forces are exercising maximum restraint face problem in identifying handsets with duplicate IMEI Biggest indirect tax reform since Independence, GST will take all necessary steps to introduce GST in Jammu and while dealing with the stone-pelting mob at these places," a number. subsume host of levies, including excise, service tax, VAT Kashmir on 1st July, as any delay in the same would create senior police officer here said. In one of the tracking case of mobile phone, the Telecom and other local levies. It will create a uniform market for a disadvantage for both, the consumers and the industry of Eid prayers elsewhere in the valley ended peacefully. Enforcement Resource and Monitoring (TERM) cell of the seamless transfer of goods and services. GST is expected to the state in the intervening period. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti offered Eid prayers at a DoT found there were around 18,000 handsets were using widen the tax base, check tax evasion and add about 1-2 per Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had already said that if any mosque in the high-security Sonawar area. same IMEI number. cent to GDP. - PTI state remains out from rolling out GST regime, both its A huge number of devotees were seen offering Eid prayers The proposed rules are being farmed in combination of traders and consumers will suffer loss and won't be eligible at the Hazratbal shrine and other mosques and Eidgahs in section 7 and section 25 of the Indian Telegraph Act. Kovind to visit Srinagar on June 28 for compensation package. "Because they will not get the the valley. The section 7 gives DoT power to make rules for conduct of benefit of input tax, they will have to pay tax twice and the For security reasons, many ministers, senior civil and police telecom or telegraph services and section 25 deals with and Kashmir Ram Madhav. consumers will get materials which are costlier than the rest officers offered prayers at the district police lines mosque in damaging of telegraph line, machines and related Kovind, along with leaders, would meet the BJP and the of the country. Also, compensation package won't be given the city here at 6.30 am. equipments. PDP members of parliament to seek their support. to states who do not implement GST," Jaitley said. The new The Kashmir Inspector General of Police on Sunday issued "The rules will be notified in official gazette once Yesterday, Kovind met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi indirect tax regime will be launched in Parliament's historic an advisory, asking the VIPs to offer Eid prayers only at finalised," the officer said. Adityanath in Lucknow, after filing his nomination papers Central Hall on the midnight of June 30-July 1, reminiscent protected places and avoid public places. to seek support from BJP MPs and MLAs for the of India's tryst with destiny moment at the midnight of The authorities have placed secessionists including Syed presidential post. August 14, 1947. Ali Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest, Roaring Transfer Industry in fearing that their presence at large Eid gatherings could The nomination process for the presidential elections will spark violence, the officials said. JKLF chairman Police - I continue till June 28. The election for the next President of Centre rules out Governor's rule in J&K Mohammad Yasin Malik has been taken into preventive India is to be held on July 17, as President Pranab Mukherjee will demit the office on July 24. custody. Furthermore, many orders of postings of officers of the rank state is peaceful thereby leaving no of SPs and beyond issued in the past are in blatant violation room for placing the state under the Governor's rule. J&K's Sana Dua-first runner-up in of the above referred to norms. Rajnath hopes Eid will bring The Defense Minister, Arun Jaitley has ruled out Many deserving officers have been sidelined because they Governor's rule in Jammu Kashmir." Governor's rule cannot Femina Miss India World 2017 did not have any Godfather in the corridors of power. There 'new sunlight' in J&K be implemented in the are reports of even extraneous considerations outweighing Jammu Kashmir based on media coverage about the ground personality. In one of her interviews, she said that she has merit and suitability. Political pressure in many cases tilted and humanity will help herald an era of peace and situation in the Valley and also because it will send out a taken a big leap in her career from law to modelling. But her the scales and some orders were modified in commensurate harmony in Jammu and Kashmir. negative impression to the world community that the State family and friends supported a lot which let her conquer all with the foul pressure generated from political masters. This occasion will strengthen the bond amongst people and is not being governed by democratically-elected the fears she had. Following a new format this year, the There is no denying that certain assignments are considered will also bring in a 'naya savera' (new sunlight in the representatives," Jaitley has said . beauty pageant toured 30 states across the country and plum postings. If that is the consideration then why the valley). Earlier in the day in a Twitter message, Mr Singh He said bureaucracy cannot continuously govern the State young girls from various places like Tripura, Arunachal spoils of power not be evenly distributed though it is as after some months the opposite narrative and demand for Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, among others, morally wrong? In a recent order that is doing the circles in said, "My greetings and good wishes to people on the elected representatives would be made. participated. This is the first time the participants wore an the police department one Zuber Khan swapped his posting occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. May this festival strengthen Jaitley said the situation in Jammu Kashmir should not be Indian dress at the finale designed by Manish Malhotra. The with that of Altaf Khan. Reportedly, both are real brothers bonds of peace and amity in the society". (AGENCIES) judged only on the strength of sporadic incidents as for the 30 participants were mentored by Neha Dhupia, Waluscha and related to the incumbent Divisional Commissioner, past one-and-a-half months there has been a huge De Sousa, Dipannita Sharma and Parvathy Omanakuttan. Kashmir Division. There are many other instances that will improvement in the situation. He said troops and The pageant was judged by Miss World 2016 Stephanie Del be reported in the columns in the days ahead. Militants plan attacks in Srinagar paramilitary forces were monitoring militants Valle, along with Bollywood stars like Arjun Rampal, whether local or foreigners operating within the state. Bipasha Basu, fashion designer Manish Malhotra, Abhishek Chinese troops transgress Sikkim, advisory has said. Appreciating paramilitary forces and troops especially Kapoor, Vidyut Jamwal, Ileana D'Cruz, among others. Since the past month, militants have been attempting to Border Security Forces (BSF) and Army posted along the While the show was hosted by Karan Johar and Riteish jostle with Indian forces launch strikes in Srinagar. They want militancy to spike in Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB), Jaitley Deshmukh, to ease the stress among participants and to the area and hence are pushing local militants in there, the said BSF has complete dominance and they almost every entertain the audience, Sonu Nigam, Alia Bhatt, Sushant the Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet tri-junction. IB warned. day check infiltration and stop militants, and liquidate many Singh Rajput and Ranbir Kapoor performed live on-stage The Chinese forces had in November 2008 destroyed some With the first death anniversary of Burhan Wani of them. during the event. The finale will be telecast on the TV makeshift Indian army bunkers at the same place. - PTI approaching, the militants are looking to carry out Referring to the most-hit areas of Kashmir, Jaitley said there channel Colors on July 9 from 1 pm. was trouble in two or three districts in south Kashmir while 'spectacular' strikes in the Valley. They would focus heavily in other No country questioned on Srinagar where strikes on the Army and other parts sporadic incidents may be taking place but the kind of Financial year likely to be changed government installations are being planed, the IB further causalities being inflicted upon militants was huge. from 2018; Budget in Nov? surgical strikes, says PM noted. Jaitley said the separatists were being funded from across The IB has specifically spoken about the presence of 5 local the border for personal and political purposes and they had session of Parliament would have to be held well before the lives of 19 Indian soldiers. militants in Srinagar. They could have slipped in, a week lost credibility. December so that the budgetary exercise can be concluded The Prime Minister said that the world could have put India back, the IB says. They are militants of the Hizbul "The evidence of this is that not only comparing it with by the year-end. Since it takes nearly two months for the in the dock for carrying out the attack accoss the LoC. "But Mujahideen, the IB also said. 2012 but with 2016 and early 2017, the number of stone conclusion of the budgetary exercise, the possible dates for for the first time not one nation in the world raised a single There have been at least 10 terror attacks around Srinagar in throwers particularly when militants struck has dwindled holding the Budget session could be the first week of question, about India's major step to conduct the surgical recent times. Attacks at Nowgam, Srinagar-Bemia Bypass, and so for first time, the forces after a long time have fairly November, the sources said. The financial year from April 1 strikes against terror camps on Pakistani soil." Khanyar and Safa Kadal were reported this year. The latest an upper hand," he said. to March 31, currently in vogue nationally, was adopted in "It is a different matter for those who had to suffer due to attack was the killing of a policeman, identified as Shahzad Talking about the present situation of Kashmir, Jaitley said 1867 principally to align the Indian financial year with that the surgical strikes," Modi said, taking another jibe at Dilawar, in Srinagar city on June 11.

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NL Correspondent the special occasion of Eid- provided for about 250 Srinagar, Jun 26 His Holiness the Gyalwang ul- Fitr he informed them medical personnel, including Drukpa, the world-renowned Governor N.N. Vohra, that Group Insurance for all those arriving from different humanitarian, Chairman Shri Amarnathji Service Providers and Yatris parts of the country, to environmentalist and Shrine Board (SASB), has been enhanced to Rs. provide medical assistance women's rights advocate, accompanied by Shri Umang 3.00 lakhs from the existing for the Yatris. and spiritual head of the Narula, Chief Executive Rs. 1.00 lakh. Governor visited the Access Drukpa Order of Buddhism, Officer of the Board, Governor was informed by Control Gate at Domel and accepts the prestigious conducted an aerial Shri Sher Singh, Camp inspected the extension of Honorary Fellowship from reconnaissance of the yatra Director Baltal that 400 the Shelter Shed for Wolfson College of Oxford, route along the Baltal axis toilets and 100 wash rooms facilitating the movement of in recognition of his tireless and visited the Holy Cave, have been installed; 200 Yatris and reviewed the commitment to cultural culture to a wider audience. the award further recognises Panjtarni, Baltal and Domel toilets and 66 wash rooms set security preparations and preservation in the It is dedicated to preserving his importance in helping Yatra Camps and the there were no loose stones on ensure that regular doses of up between Rangamorh and movement plan of the Yatris Himalayas. and promoting Himalayan educate and protect Neelgrath Helipad. these slopes. Governor bacteria should be added by Domel and Langars had with Col. Gaurav Shukla His Holiness first visited the cultural heritage, to Himalayan cultural history come up at Baltal Base At Holy Cave the Governor emphasized that proper the agency responsible for Commanding Officer, Tibetan and Himalayan maintaining links between preserving it for future Camp (9) and at Domel (24). was briefed by the sanitation arrangements ensuring sanitation. He Garwhal Rifles, and Sh Studies Centre at Wolfson in Oxford and Tibetan and generations. "I am honored He emphasized that water representatives of Army, should be ensured and the further directed that rates of Pawan Sharma Camp 2012. The centre is a unique Himalayan Buddhist to join the impressive list of testing of all drinking water J&K Police, CRPF, BSF, deep garbage pits should be Porters, Ponies, Pithoos Director. Himalayan studies communities in Asia and to Wolfson Honorary Fellows," points should be made every At the Neelgrath Helipad, NDRF, SDRF, the Leader of dug to ensure the proper should be prominently environment within the UK providing the best possible said the spiritual leader. "It day. Governor inspected the new the Mountain Rescue Team disposal of all bio- displayed for the information and one of the leading ones training for a young has been a privilege to work Governor visited the Base Waiting Hall area and and Sh. Sachin Jamwal, degradable wastes. of the Yatris and stressed the in the world, creating generation of scholars. In with the college over the Hospital at Holy Cave, directed the Camp Director Director, Holy Cave Shrine At the Panjtarni Base Camp need to maintain close opportunities for 2015 Wolfson College past five years as it has led Panjtarni and Baltal and was to ensure that the toilets and area and Sh. Rakesh Badyal along with Sh. Ranjeet coordination amongst interdisciplinary research created 'The Gyalwang the way in promoting all the informed by the Doctors In- wash-rooms are kept clean and a new platform for Camp Director Holy Cave, Singh, Camp Director and various agencies involved in Drukpa Scholarship' in diverse cultures of the Charge that Oxygen and hygienic at all times. presenting Himalayan honour of His Holiness and Himalayas and its history." regarding the arrangements officers of Army, Security the management of the Yatra Forces and the officers of the and directed them to have cylinders, ECG machines, being made on and along the Defibrillators, Oxygen track from Upper Sangam- various other concerned regular meetings every departments, Governor morning and evening with all Concentrators, Hapo bag Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated in Jammu with religious fervor Lower Holy Cave-Holy inspected arrangements for the security agencies, chambers, CPR machines, Cave for the smooth conduct supply of power, water various departments and the X-ray machines, Ventilators, of the Yatra from 29th June MLA, officers of civil, police admn greet Muslim brethren supply, proper installation of stake-holders to ensure Pulse Oxy meters, onwards. Baths and toilets and immediate resolution of any Resuscitation sets etc. and NL Correspondent MLA Rajesh Gupta, Governor issued instructions Jammu Tawi, Jun 26 treatment of their flows, arisen problem. all required medicines were Divisional Commissioner, to the Camp Directors at dissemination of information At the Yatra Camp locations available. At Baltal Base Dr M K Bhandari, Inspector Holy Cave to ensure the Like other parts of the through installation of PA visited by him the Governor Hospital he interacted with General of Police, Jammu pitching of tents, shops and country and State, the Eid- System, maintenance of interacted with the Service Doctors deputed from Zone, Dr S D Singh Jamwal, ul-Fitr was celebrated in Langars only in the areas proper fire gaps, availability Providers and those who are Safdarjang Hospital, Delhi, ADC Dr Arun Manhas, Jammu with religious fervor designated in the Lay Out of fire fighting equipment involved in who are already treating the besides other senior and gaiety. All the Mosque in Plan and directed the Army etc. He directed the Camp repairing/improving the local residents and Service functionaries of civil and Jammu city were decorated and Para Military Security Director to personally tracks, providing Ponies, Providers. He also reviewed police administration were magnificently and markets units to recce the area, supervise, daily, the status of Pithoos, Palkis and other the residential also present and exchanged witnessed huge rush of particularly the slopes above the sanitation of 300 toilets services for the Yatris. While accommodation and messing Eid greetings with Muslim people who were busy in the Holy Cave, to see that being constructed and to conveying his greetings on facilities which are being brethren and prayed for purchasing sweets, gifts and peace and tranquility in the clothes. Imam, who led the granting courage to observe State. The mega Eid-ul-Fitr congregational prayers fast in the month of AJKPAA protest dharna enters 20th day Elaborate arrangements congregational prayer was threw light on this sacred Ramadhan and rededicate held at Eidgah, Residency festival and said that the ourselves to the path of were made by the district NL Correspondent engaged for just one year Road, where thousands of administration for Jammu Tawi, Jun 26 spirit behind observance of truthfulness, sincerity, self- how can you be regularized. devotees offered Namaz. In Eid-ul-Fitr is to express our control, patience and human celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr He questioned the his religious sermon, the All Jammu and Kashmir thanks to Almighty Allah for dignity. On the occasion, festival. department that how could Polytechnics Academic than one served for 28years Arrangements Association continuously and many more (AJKPAA) continued their Videocon d2h adds JK Channel, Gulistan to its platform dharna at Exhibition Ground than 20 years and 10 years as Jammu on the 20th same was replied by the NL Correspondent Executive Chairman Videocon d2h, significant appeal of state specific Jammu Tawi, Jun 26 consecutive day of their department during the said, "We at Videocon d2h have and regional language channels. agitation. The protest was question from 3 MLC's in always kept ahead of what our Adding two channels specifically for led by Ankush Gupta, vice the Legislative Council. He Videocon d2h, India's fastest growing consumers require. Whether it is J & K underlines our commitment to president AJKPAA. said that department is DTH service now offers two new innovating in our set top boxes or by provide holistic family entertainment All the Academic staff of among 313 posts of lecturers academic arrangements are unable to justify the term Newas Channels - JK 24x7 News and continuously adding the best channels to the state." Videocon d2h has prided various colleges from 248 are vacant where as the one who are sharing the academic arrangement as the Gulistan News for its subscribers in or in service, we have always led itself in presenting its subscribers Jammu division participated among 89 posts of maximum teaching loads in terms and conditions Jammu & Kashmir. These channels from the front.Content has been a key with a robust line-up of 570+ in the dharna and the staff in demonstrators 80 posts are the polytechnics even they implemented on academic will be available on promotional driver of our leadership, this calendar channels and services, including a Kashmir Division also vacant and all these vacant are doing other works along arrangements are same as of Hindi Top-up for flexi pack on year we have already added 71 new host of regional channels. It offers a continued their sit in protest posts are filled up by with the teaching on just a contractual. channel No 335 and 790 respectively. channels in regional wide range of active services like at Press Enclave Kashmir. academic arrangements that merger amount of Rs 6500 Others who were present on The 24 hour news channels will languages.WithJK24X7 News and smart services including Smart Addressing the media are the real pillar of and 7000. Ajay Chib, the occasion included Kanav deliver the day's top stories both Gulistan, our subscribers will have English, Smart Games. The other persons, Ankush Gupta vice Technical Education general secretary AJKPAA Gupta, Sanjeev Choudary, national and international at any point even more choice to stay informed active services include d2h president AJKPAA said that Department in running their said that department says Rakesh Bhatt, Atul Kodhi, of time. JK 24x7 is a Hindi news with the latest news.'' Mr. Anil Khera, Hollywood HD, d2h music, d2h department itself accepted in 24 Polytechnics smoothly. that you are academic Gagan Partap, Harmeet channel while Gulistan News is an CEO Videocon d2h added: "As DAS- spice, d2h cinema in both Standard the Legislative Council that Monika Balowria said that arrangements which are Kour, Renu Kotwal. Urdu channel. Mr. Saurabh Dhoot, 4 nears an end, we are seeing a Definition and HD,. JKSMC holds protest, demands inclusion Denying Punjabi learning is disconnecting Contractual lecturers' hunger of Punjabi as compulsory subject Sikh youth with Sikhism: Bijral strike enters 132nd day NL Correspondent regional languages would be NL Correspondent to rethink by setting aside the Jammu Tawi, Jun 26 NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi, Jun 26 introduced in schools. Bijral discriminatory attitude towards Jammu Tawi, Jun 26 referred to the press note issued Punjabi Language and introduce The order excluding Punjabi of Dy CM. Thanking Dy CM A protest dharna was organized by Punjabi language in school curriculum The hunger strike by Jammu and Kashmir Sikh Minority on the analogy of the local languages language as a compulsory and Avinash Rai Khanna contractual lecturers (10+2) Community under the leadership of S and make Punjabi Sixth compulsory subject in schools as highly Rashtriya VP BJP for their entered 132nd day today discriminatory, Sikh community timely intervention, the Aaya Singh Sarpanch Gadi Grah. The subject in the school and make sure the .These striking employees at large is resentful and hold that gathering affirmed that need various Sikh organizations, Gurudwara promotion and propagation of Punjabi have been demanding their denying learning of Punjabi was to allay fears of restive Sikh Prabandak Committees and Sikh language in J&K state. The article 146, regularization as per the language is disconnecting Sikh community and govt order volunteer organizations like Nishkam schedule VI of J&K constitution Civil services Special Seva Society, Chardi Kala and other speaks recognition and Guarantee of youth with Sikhism.Taking note introducing Punjabi language, Provision act 2010. A policy volunteer organizations participated in Punjabi language. Hence it is of widespread resentment facilitated by Dr Nirmal Singh framed for the the dharna. The protesters sit on the obligatory on the part of the govt. of against government Order No. should be issued without any road at Chatha Gadi Garh Chowk and Jammu and Kashmir to make all efforts 333-Edu of 2017 dated 19-6- further delay. They were sore Regularization of all the ad- These Contractual Lecturers demands and against the blocked the road, the movement of for promotion of the language. Any 2017 amongst Sikh community realizing that Punjabi hoc/today held protest government. The protest vehicles disrupted for two hours which attempt to pick and choose defeats the throughout state, BJP Sikh recognized as a language under Contractual/Consolidated demonstration in front of was led by Arun Bakhshi. made normal as the Muslim constitutional guarantee. It is pertinent intelligentsia in a meeting today Article 146, Schedule VI of employees after rendering Press club Jammu and were While addressing to the community approach that the Eid to mention here that J&K BOSE should saw the genuineness of Sikh J&K constitution, widely seven years of services. raising slogans for their protesters, Zabir Hussain celebration is interrupted due to be directed to publish books for protests particularly when the spoken throughout Jammu Shah vice state president of Blockage of Road so the protesters Punjabi subject; otherwise the sikh community for long had been province and districts of the Association said that keeping in view and respecting the community will launch an agitation demanding introduction of Baramulla, Srinagar and government is warned to religious sentiments of the Muslim through the length and breadth of Punjabi as a compulsory subject Anantnag has been given step stop such type of apathetic community lift the dharna and decided Jammu Kashmir state till the demands in institutions of learning. While motherly treatment forcing Sikh attitude of the govt towards to select the next date for dharna after are conceded. Others who were present addressing the gathering, S.S. community to come on road and 10+2 Contractual Lecturers discussing in a meeting. The on the occasion include Avtar Singh Bijral former IGP, State protest.Those prominently who are on hunger strike protesters were demanding that make (Chairman), Ahshraf Ali, Bhai Jagtar Spokesperson chairing meeting participated included Virenderjit since February 14, 2017. He the Punjabi subject compulsory in the Singh ragi, Beant Singh, Ranjeet informed gathering that matter Singh Incharge All Cells, also said that government to schools as the govt declared Kashimiri, Singh, Devinde r Singh, Gurcharan stop such type of cruel Dogri and Bodhi compulsory subjects Singh Raju, Gurmeet Singh Gummi, of introduction of Punjabi stood Kulwant Singh Bhatti attitude towards the highly in school and ignored the Punjabi Kulwant Singh, Kuldeep Ko ur, already brought to the notice of Spokesperson Jammu Zila, language. Implementation of govt. Harbans Kour, Ujagar Singh, Narinder Dr Nirmal Singh Dy CM and Darshan Singh Convener Tpt educated 10+2 Contractual order no. 333-Education of 2017 is Singh Panch, MP Singh, Nanak Singh, National Vice President Avinash Cell, HS Pummy Convener Co- Lecturers. Meanwhile, Zabir totally humiliating attack on the Gandhi Singh, Ujjal Singh, Dmshan Rai Khanna and they confirmed op Cell, Malvinder Singh Co- Hussain Shah, Surinder Punjabi Language in the J&K State. Singh , Gurdev Singh, Gurdev Singh having been assred personally Convener local Body Cell, kumar, Anjana Bajaj and The sikh community as well as Punjabi Chohala, Kulvinder Singh Bobby, by Mehbooba Mufti, CM, that Hardev Singh Distt. President Ranjan Bala were sat on speaking people stressed upon the govt Balvinder Singh, Manjeet Kour. Punjabi at par with other Tpt. Cell. today chain hunger strike. 4 the northlines TravelTRAVEL Jammu | Tuesday | June| 27 | 2017 Interlaken is a quiet resort town located in the Places to visit in stunning country of Switzerland. A rising tourist destination among its European counterparts, Interlaken Interlaken is a hub of myriad places to visit. that will charm you Sightseeing options in the from it and now is an independent water body. Mount Jungfraujoch traveller can definitely find solace and peace. At over Surrounded by amazing landscapes in all sides, Lake city are aplenty and you will Famously known as the Top of Europe, Mount 11000 ft, the summit of this range can be reached by a Thun is a treat for the ones who find peace in nature’s Jungfraujoch is beyond doubt the prime tourist train ride, an experience that is going to be etched in your grandeur. This lake offers wonderful boating need to plan your days attraction in Interlaken. The entire Jungfraujoch memory. Thanks to the staggering altitude, on a clear day experience and there are different boat trips to be made region is a paradise set in you can see as far as Italy, Germany and France! The here. The main trip starts from Interlaken itself and according to your snow and lush green Ice Palace situated in the heart of the mountain takes about 2 hours to complete. A boat trip over the preference. Take a day out vegetation is home to a rich and colourful collection waters of Lake Thun is the best way to enjoy the where a of ice sculptures. You can also stand beautiful region at a slow pace. to go on a train ride along witness to the mind-numbing St Beatus Caves view of Europe’s longest A collection of caves located on the northeastern shore the valleys of Mount remaining glacier Great of Lake Thun near Interlaken, St Beatus Caves are a Aletsch from part of the local folklore. Legend has it that thousands Jungfraujoch or drive down Jungfraujoch. of years ago, there lived a ferocious dragon in those to Lake Brienz and Lake Lake Thun caves that let no one near them. Meanwhile wandering Situated on the Irish monk St Beatus chose the cave for hermitage and Thun for a soothing stroll. western side of came face to face with the tyrant dragon. After an epic Interlaken, Lake face-off, he drove it away to the depths of Lake Thun Be adventurous in the St Thun is an Alpine and made it human-friendly. Folklores apart, St. Beatus Caves while you try lake in the Bernese Beatus Caves are a marvellous work of nature that Oberland region of leads deep into the interior of the immense Niederhorn to spot any remains of a Switzerland. Named Massif. A pre-historic settlement as well as the cell of after the the city of St Beatus can also be viewed in the caves. Take a cave dragon from folklores or Thun, on its northern tour that includes visiting stalactites and stalagmites shore, this lake was crisscrossed by underground waterfalls. just pay a visit to the created after the last Drive down to this beautiful lake from Interlaken for a Interlaken Monastery and glacial period. Earlier it day spent amid nature and its myriad marvels. Located was a part of Lake Brienz just north of the Alps, Lake Brienz is about 14 km in but after 10th century it split length and 2.8 km in width and all these at an elevation Castle. of 1850 ft above sea level! The lake gets its name from a nearby village called Brienz. Before the 10th century, this lake was even bigger as Lake Thun was not yet divided by a tongue of land called Bodeli. Passenger ships have been plying over the waters of Lake Brienz since 1839 and you can enjoy a ride on one of them even today.

A sneak peek into the prominent places to visit in Kalimpong

Kalimpong is one of the most frequented hill stations in idols of the presiding deity creates a perfect peaceful highest point that offers most spectacular views of the the same premises near the entrance. the Northeast, around 50 km from Darjeeling. The place, ambience. You can see magnificent Himalayas from region. On one side, you will see the buzzing town, Be prepared to climb up a fleet of stairs if you want to apart from being applauded for its beautiful natural topmost floor of the monastery. Later, several changes and nearby villages, the mighty Kanchenjunga and the vast reach Lord Hanuman’s statue. It is worth the effort as the sights and Buddhist monasteries is also known for its additions have made to the monastery. It has now become Relli Valley while on the other, you will see the Teesta hilltop offers a spectacular view of the Kanchenjunga ginger production in huge amount. Among various an unmissable tourist spot of Kalimpong. River meandering its way beautifully. On a clear day, peak on a clear day. You can also see the neighbouring beautiful places to visit in Kalimpong, Dr. Graham’s Zang Dhok Palri Phodang you can also see the snow-clad mountains of west Sikkim and the beautiful Lava and Kafer hills on a bright Home, Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill and Hanuman Tok are A sense of calmness and quietness prevails as you enter Sikkim from here. It won’t be wrong to say that Deolo sunny day. the most significant ones. For those with a religious Zang Dhok Palri Phodang, which is also known as Durpin Hill offers a 360-degree view of Kalimpong and the Hanuman Tok is about 5 km from Kalimpong town and bend, there are splendid monasteries such as Zang Dhok Monastery and Lava Monastery. Consecrated in 1976 by neighbouring region. the drive is hassle-free. Taxi drivers are well versed with Palri Phodang (Durpin Dara) and Tharpa Choling His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this largest monastery of There is a well-maintained tourist guesthouse atop the this area hence they know where to park the car and let Monastery. Apart from all these religious buildings and Kalimpong houses the rare Kangyur text in 108 volumes hill which is run by the government. You need to make you enjoy the views and click pictures. temples, Kalimpong is cactus and flower nurseries that which he brought from Tibet. The monastery is quite bookings in advance to avoid inconvenience as this Lepcha Museum are quite a charmer here. Overlooking the great popular for its three-dimensional appearance, majestic property is quite famous because of its outstanding For art and culture enthusiasts, a visit to Lepcha Museum Himalayas, Kalimpong makes for a perfect tourist architecture and beautiful paintings. location. Besides, the gardens are well manicured and is a must. Historically, Lepcha community is indigenous holiday destination. Here is a list of some unmissable Perched at 1372 m on the peak of Durpin Hill, Zang Dhok full of exotic varieties of flowers. No wonder, the parks to this region and presently, they reside mainly in sights of Kalimpong! Palri Phodang is also a wonderful place to enjoy are a popular picnic spot for tourists as well as locals. Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan. The Dr. Graham’s Home spectacular views of the town and the surrounding forest Hanuman Tok museum is an effort to preserve and illustrate their culture Dr. Graham’s Home is one of the prime places of with rich flora and fauna. If you are there on a clear day, When you go to Deolo Hill, you cannot miss Hanuman and tradition. Located close to the main town, the attractions situated on lower steep of Deolo Hills in spend time enjoying the beautiful sight of Mt Tok which is located very close. As the name suggests, museum displays various articles of worship, original Kalimpong. Founded by Sir Anderson in 1900s, this Kanchenjunga. there is a huge 30 feet high statue of Lord Hanuman. Lepcha musical instruments, handicraft items and place is an important education hub here. The place is Deolo Hill There is also a small and clean Durga Temple situated in manuscripts. Every piece reflects and illustrates the life, spread across a huge 550 acres land and a number of Deolo, at an altitude of around 5500 feet, is Kalimpong’s culture and tradition of the community. For those who vocational courses are practiced here such as medication, have interest in studying heritage and old collections, poultry, farming, dairy management and baking, among Lepcha Museum is one of the essential places to visit in others. Moreover, this international institution gets loads Kalimpong. of funds from not only national but myriad prominent You are lucky if you meet the 90-year-old Padmashree international NGOs. Tourists visiting Kalimpong make Sonam Tshering Lepcha who single-handedly runs the sure to pay a visit to this famous institute that has earned Lepcha school and the museum, one of its kind in whole fame for itself! of Asia. He is a wonderful musician himself and plays Mangal Dham various wind instruments. Mangal Dham is one of the most significant religious Explore cactus and flower nurseries centres in the beautiful hill station of Kalimpong. The Considered as one of the finest cactus nurseries in Asia, place was built in the memory of Guruji Shir Kalimpong is a must visit for plant lovers. It is fascinating Mangaldasji Maharaj who in 1940 arrived at Kalimpong to see almost 2000 varieties of cacti, ranging from the and made it his home. He got several orphanages, simple to the most exotic ones at one place. The collection schools and temples constructed here to serve God and is spellbinding. Depending on the variety, the price humans. Spreading over an area of about two acres, the ranges from as low as Rs. 50 to a few lacs! It has been temple features a prayer hall on the top floor where idol developed and maintained as a private venture; hence, the of Raj Shyamji is placed. So make sure to visit this pure nursery is well maintained. and pious spots whenever in Kalimpong. Did you know that Kalimpong produces 80% of India's Tharpa Choling Monastery gladiolas and is an important orchid growing area? I Tharpa Choling Monastery, founded in the year 1912 by guess not, just like me! Sri Ganesh Moni Pradhan Domo Geshe Rinpoche, is counted amongst the oldest Nursery and Udai Mani Pradhan Nursery are worth Gelugpa monasteries in the country. Perched on a hilltop visiting. in Kalimpong, this beautiful gompa with its colourful the northlines 5 KATHUA Jammu | Tuesday | June 27 | 2017 JKGTF holds meeting, discuss issues Peace, governance takes

NL Correspondent twelve years. Teachers big hit under PDP-BJP govt: Slathia Kathua, Jun 26 strongly condemned the behaviour of MLA NL Correspondent Jammu. This has made the people have been left to fend not suffer. In this context, he A meeting of Jammu Vaijaypur, Jun 26 Ramnagar with a teacher life of people, particularly in for themselves, the two made a mention of pitiable Kashmir government and forcefully dragging, the Jammu region miserable. parties were indulging in real response of the BJP teacher's forum (JKGTF) Former minister and insulting and abusing the Similar is the scenario with politik to escape partnered PDP dispensation was held at Billawar to National Conference Sr State teacher before students and respect to rations, provision responsibility, he in provide respite to such of discuss the burning issues Vice President Surjeet Singh other staff members. of agriculture inputs to maintained. The Sr State the families who suffered of teachers under the Slathia on Monday said that While demanding apology farmers and lack of basic Vice President dwelt on a adversely in the Vijaypur chairmanship of Amar Nath peace and governance has from the legislator, Thakur minimum necessities to the volley of subjects especially constituency last year. He Thakur state chairman taken a big hit under the said that it is the insult of the people, Mr Slathia said, the government's asked the administration to SEECC/JKGTF. Speakers teaching fraternity. S Parveen PDP-BJP Government in adding that the people are lackadaisical attitude prepare an exigency plan in while speaking on the Singh state gen sec and Surjit Jammu and Kashmir. "While disillusioned and towards the border dwellers this regard. Present on the problems of teachers said Singh district president the present insensitive masters are not adjusted post-facto permission in disenchanted with the and its unpreparedness in occasion included Block that files for regularization JKGTF in the speech dispensation has plunged the of Ret/KGBV teachers are since long and drawing favour of in service present government. Slahtia meeting the exigencies like President Mohan Singh Patti, requested teachers to remain State into unprecedented pending since long but no salary without work for teachers and hoped all decried diversionary tactics flash floods in the ensuing President OBC Cell Samba which they were appointed, united and work for the crisis, the development has action has been taken by other issues upto being adopted by both the monsoon season. He Joginder Kumar , Ex etc. While addressing the directorate level would be betterment of students and come to grinding halt and directorate, Regularization coalition partners to cover up cautioned the government to Sarpanch Omparkash meeting, Thakur said that solved, department, they also urged governance is at the lowest data of incharge cadres and not fall prey of selfish, their failures. He said there take lessons from its failures besides Darshan Singh, ex- the long pending demands All incharge cadres present ebb", Slathia said while incharge lecturers has not corrupt and deceitful are inherent contradictions in meeting the challenge Panch Meena Kumari, of teachers and all other in the meeting appealed addressing a huge workers been displayed on the elements. The teachers in between the two on during monsoon rains last Omparkash Attri, Sodagar incharge cadres have been Hon'ble Chief Minister rally at Nanpur Ramgarh in directorate official web site meeting decided to hold important matters of year and make exigency Gupta, Sunny Choudhary, taken up at the highest Mehbooba Mufti, Vijaypur Assembly for verification and another meeting shortly at governance. While the plans so that the people do Karnail Singh. level education minister Altaf Constituency this afternoon. corrections as was With education minister, Billawar to elect zonal bodies demanded, pay arrears and Bukhari to regularize all of JKGTF unanimously. In this context, he referred to secretary and director from 7500 incharge +2lectuters, the administrative salary grant of SSA is not time to time and authorities Others who were present on Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with religious head masters,. Principals breakdown, developmental released, transparent of education department the occasion include Mohd ZEOs, CEOs and joint Salim, Hem Raj, Surinder paralysis and poor condition transfer policy is not are well aware. Thakur directors through cabinet Kumar lecturers, khushi of utility services which has fervor in Ramban, Reasi districts implemented, thanked director school decision as per past Ram, BishanDass, Madan led to acute drinking water rationalization of teaching education Jammu for practice who haven't been Lal, Romesh Kumar, Ajit scarcity and frequent load staff not done, surplus issuing order regarding principals , lecturers and regularized for last ten to Singh and Bhushan Kumar. shedding in most parts of AJKLTF delegation MoS dedicates 100 KVA Transformer calls on CEO Udhampur at village Aghar Ballian Jammu, Jun 26 infrastructure. He appealed All Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh Teachers Federation the people to shift towards (AJKLTF) President Balwan Singh Jamwal along with Sarv LED bulbs instead of Joginder Singh Manhas and others took strong exception to traditional bulbs to save a most unfortunate incident having ever been witnessed in energy. On the occasion, the the history of educational institutions of the State Jammu people raised several issues and Kashmir on 21-06-2017 (Twenty first of June, 2017) in NL Correspondent including land administration and people occasion and markets government higher Secondary School, Basantgarh in Ramban, Jun 26 compensation, blacktopping from all walks of life from witnessed huge rush of Udhampur district. Federation with one voice condemned in Ramban extended greetings people purchasing sweets of link road towards The Eid-ul-Fitr was strongest possible words, strong arm tactics of R.S. Pathania to the people on this sacred and gifts. Devsthan, construction of celebrated with religious MLA Ramnagar to harass and intimidate a teacher namely occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and The man Eid prayers were bathing ghat, proper fervor across Ramban Pritam Singh in the class room itself. No words strong shared the joys and offered at Jama Masjid drainage system in the areas district today. The main enough to condemn and express anguish over the derogatory happiness with each other. Reasi, where adequate and installation of street congregational prayers language used by the MLA in question against the teacher in Greeting the people on the arrangements for security lights along Reasi - were held at Jamia Masjid the class room itself that too in the presence of occasion, SSP Ramban, and other facilities were Agharballian road. While Sharif Ramban, where students.Federation considered the act of MLA as trespass in Mohan Lal and ADC made by the district the academic autonomy of educational institutions and calls NL Correspondent alike essential services. responding to the demands, thousands of devotees Reasi, Jun 26 Angrez Singh said that such administration. The Eid upon other fraternal organization to treat it as such. Addressing a large gathering the Minister assured the offered Nimaz -e-Eid and occasions provide Namaz was also offered in Federation calls upon CEO Udhampur and Principal of HSS of people after dedicating people that tiling work on prayed for peace, Minister of State for Finance opportunity to strengthen other mosques of district Basantgarh to lodge FIR against the MLA in question and 100 KVA transformer at Bhimdev link road would be development and prosperity and Planning, Ajay Nanda mutual brotherhood, including, Dharmari, his PSO's for trespass intimidation harassment and village Aghar Balian in ward started soon besides of the State and the country. today said that Government communal harmony and Mahor, Gulabgarh, where preventing an employees from performing his duty at his No 3, which was provided construction of bathrooms The District administration is committed to provide unity in the society. SDM and officers of local place of work. Federation calls upon the MLA in question to under CDF programme, the simultaneously. He said the had made elaborate security improved infrastructural The reports for celebration administration also apologies for his arrogant behavior otherwise teaching Minister said that during the work of drains along roads and other necessary facilities to the people in of Eid festival were also participated in prayers. community will be compelled to protest against the said past two years the would also be started at the arrangements for smooth every nook and corner of the received from various parts Deputy Commissioner, MLA. Sudershan Sharma (Joint Secretary) Manga Ram Government has been earliest. Enlisting some celebration of Eid-ul- Fitr State with special emphasis of the district including, Ravinder Kumar and other Sharma, Vijay Sharma, Chaman Lal Sharma, Jagdeep Singh, paying focused attention to major developmental festival. on power supply, road Tehsil Banihal, Ukhral, Shamsher Singh, Mohan Lal Sharma, Naresh Chowdhary, mitigate the problems of the proposals in the areas, the The Eid prayers were also senior civil and police connectivity, education, Batote ,Gool and Rajgrah. Yasin Ahmed, Sanjiwan Singh Jamwal, Rakesh Kalgotra people, especially in the Minister said apart from held at different places in officers exchanged Eid drinking water, health and Like other parts of the were present at the press conference. rural and far-flung areas. The district hospital, degree the town and its outskirts greetings with Muslim Government has framed a college and polytechnic including, Chandrog, State, the festival of Eid-ul- brethren and prayed for well-tailored development college, two stadiums are Maitra and Upper Ramban. Fitr was also celebrated peace and tranquility in Eid celebrated with programme to upgrade the being constructed at village After prayers, District with religious fervor and the state. The Muslim existing infrastructural Agharballian soon. Officers Developmententhusiasm in Reasi brethren also exchanged facili5ies as per the needs of of PDD and prominent local Commissioner, Ramban, district. wishes, sweets and gifts religious fervor, gaiety the locals. He urged the leaders were also present on Tariq Hussain Ganai, other Mosques across the district with people from all walks were decorated to mark the of life. NL Correspondent people to come forward in the occasion. officers of district Kathua, Jun 26 availing the benefits of various government Eid celebrated with religious programmes like Army celebrates Eid with locals Notice fervor and gaiety in Kathua Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, PM Bima NL Correspondent I, Ajay Gupta S/o Sh. Om on Monday. People from Poonch, Jun 26 different communities Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, Parkash R/o Ward no.1, participated in the ceremony PM Ujwala Yojana, Beti Kathua, have sold my Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated motor cycle bearing to congratulate the Muslim Bachao- Beti Padao, IAY, by the Army in Poonch and regd. no. JK08B-8810 to brothers on Eid. On this which are aimed at to Rajouri District, today to Mangal Singh S/o occasion, Deputy improve the living mark the end of holy month Commissioner Kathua conditions of rural masses, of Ramzan. The festival was Anchal R/o Tara Nagar, Ramesh Kumar along with he added. On the power observed with great Kathua. Now, I am leaders and workers of scenario, the Minister said enthusiasm, large number of applying for the transfer various political parties, also peace and brotherhood to all. peace and brotherhood. He all steps are being taken up locals from Daraba, Krishna Teacher congratulated all Fitr. He further emphasized of R/C. Objection, if any, attended the function and While speaking on the said that every religion to regulate power supply, Ghati, Keri, Topa, present on successful the significance of may be conveyed to congratulated muslim occasion, Deputy speaks of maintaining peace especially during peak Thanamandi, Pir Baba and culmination of the holy brotherhood and hoped that concerned authority brethren on Eid. Imam Commissioner said that Eid and brotherhood, and seasons when there is Palma were present for the month and thanked the festival will instill a within 7 days from the Moham Jakaria of Jamia is not just a festival of everyone should obey such intensive load over the Id-Milan. Speaking on the everyone for participation in sense of unity among all publication of this notice. Masjid gave a message of religion but it is a festival of teachings. existing power occasion, the Religious the celebrations of Id-Ul- faiths. Prabhu Life Skill Education Camp to be organized from Jun 27

present time, there is a need to understand the problems of increasing stress and other disorders among humans and can be solved only by understanding these problems. It is very important to have a life skill education in this fast changing world. This camp NL Correspondent 27th June, the Life Skill Kathua, Jun 26 is being organized by Youth education camp is being Wing and Brahma Kumari of Sisters of Brahma Kumari organized by Brahma Rajagay Education and Divine University held a Kumari which will continue Foundation. She appeals press conference in Kathua till July 3. He told that the people to participate in the on Monday. While trainee participating in this camp in large number to addressing the gathering, camp will be told about the avail the benefits of the sister Veena informed that on life cycle. He told that in the camp. the northlines 6 OPINION Jammu | Tuesday | June| 27 | 2017 Is The Economist right about Modi and the Economy? F -16 now to have

Aakar Patel objectives mean the exercise has damaged the 'Made in India' tag? economy'. 'If it is true that we are in a moment in time The magazine fears 'more erratic decision- Brig Arun Bajpai Make in India not succeeding in India is the when the few economic advantages we hold making as the government aims to prove it is poor quality control and inefficiency in are being lost, our focus must be on that "doing something".' t was only last month that Modi functioning of our defence PSUs and naval rather than on finger-pointing,' says Aakar The lack of concentrated focus and strategy has Government, three years after it had shipyards. The Rafael fighter deal was stuck Patel. meant that India's economy is currently Iannounced its policy of not purchasing for so long because the IAF was demanding growing at a slower pace than it was three arms from outside but produce them in India quality guarantee from the HAL which were n the week that Narendra Modi is travelling years ago. only, for its armed forces, under its to produce these planes under license from to the US, The Economist has carried a The advantages India has of low oil prices and ambitious and far sighted programme Make Dassult France Company. Dassult France Inegative cover story which will not please a young population are being lost as 'Modi, in in India in Defence, had finalised and made Company knowing the way of functioning India's prime minister. short, is squandering a golden opportunity.' public its Strategic Partnership Policy (SP) of HAL and its lack of quality control was The weekly magazine's view is important Going over the record, there are not many in Defence Production envisaging joint not prepared to give this guarantee. The current state of functioning of HAL is because it is a conservative, business-friendly linings of silver in the dark cloud. ventures between global armament majors and Indian private sector companies under such that 50% of the latest Sukhoi-30 MKI publication seen by world leaders as being The Economist has decided it has found an And it would be helpful if the government were make in India framework. that HAL has produced under licence from authoritative on the subject of the economy. answer to the question of whether Modi was 'a to acknowledge its shortcomings, if not its Within one month of its coming in public Soviet Russia, eight of them have already It is also seen as not being quick to judgment Hindu zealot disguised as an economic failures, on some of these issues. domain, the dog fight among global crashed. At any time out of 201 such planes reformer, or the other way around'. and that makes its view on Modi particularly Unfortunately, I do not see that happening as armament majors have already started for with IAF only 50 % are functional due to It believes that he is 'more a chauvinist than an damaging. we enter the last two years of Modi's first term Indian market capture. This is good omen various snags. Similarly the Jaguar deep economist'. I think the cover was a little unfair and too in office. for India. It needs to be understood that penetration fighters produced by the HAL tough on Modi and on India, but perhaps mine As evidence it writes that the government has Tailpiece: I had written a couple of weeks ago when the Make in India in Defence concept under licence from Britain keep on crashing is the view of someone who comes from a 'created havoc in the booming beef-export in this column of the Congress as being the was announced three years back, the foreign at regular intervals, again thanks to the lack culture where symbolism is important. business'. source of most of the problems we face today firms, the weapon producing majors were lustre work culture in HAL. The cover features Modi riding a tiger made of The language used after this is particularly on the side of intolerance. not enthused substantially and the Indian Same goes for the functioning of DRDO paper and is headlined 'Modi's India: The strong and will upset many in government and I had said that P Chidambaram was saying private sector to which this project was and ordinance factories. It is a shame that illusion of reform'. its supporters. things today about AFSPA that he could have opened was complaining that they are not India is now planning to buy the very basic The accusations in it are many. 'Under Modi,' The Economist writes 'debate corrected when in power. getting the level playing field. arm for its army, the Rifles from outside The most devastating is that the magazine is about public policy, and especially communal He sent me a message expressing his India a country which is rubbing its since the INSAS Rifles produced by the convinced Modi does not have the capacity to relations, has atrophied. Hindu nationalist disappointment at what I had written. He says: shoulders with the best in the world in terms Ordinance factories are obsolete and prone be a reformer. The magazine feels the record thugs intimidate those who chide the 'I had pleaded for repeal of AFSPA when I was of Outer Space and satellite technology, to stoppages at the crucial times. Since 1986 shows that Modi is 'not so good at working government for straying from India's secular HM or at least amending the offensive clauses. Which constructs its own nuclear reactors, is no artillery guns have been produced in systematically to sort out the underlying tradition, or who advocate a less repressive The matter was discussed in the Cabinet a super power in information technology but India. After arrival of Modi Government problems holding the economy back.' approach to protests in Kashmir'. Committee on Security.' imports 70% of the weapons which it needs and the strictness they have exercised suddenly Ord factories have produced a Instead, 'his reputation as a friend to business This has happened in an atmosphere where 'Draft amendments were prepared by National for its second largest Army, fourth largest Air Force and Fifth Largest Navy in the state of art medium artillery gun Dhanush rests on his vigorous efforts to help firms out of Modi 'himself has become the object of a Security Advisor and myself. The PM was world even after 70 years of independence, it which is world class. fixes -- finding land for a particular factory, sycophantic personality cult'. supportive, but I failed to convince the Defence is really a shame. In the decade gone by The Arjun Tank has a long chequered say, or expediting the construction of a power There are other judgments on intolerance that Minister. I have spoken and written about the India has inked 60 Billon dollar arms deal history and has become so heavy that we are station.' readers who have followed the recent subject.' controversies will not find surprising. and is poised to buy another 100 Billion forced to buy T-90 tanks from Russia. Since As evidence, it says that the ideas that he is 'The proposal to lift AFSPA from several areas Dollars worth of arms soon. Ordinance factory Avadi can only produce The magazine's report will delight those who currently working with in the fourth year of his of Kashmir was discussed many times by Omar Compare this with China which got actual 12, T-90 Tanks a year we are forced to buy oppose Modi and this government, and they administration, such as the Goods and Services Abdullah and me with the army. The defence independence two years later than us and is them from Russia. Only working of will see their views vindicated by a neutral and Tax, are mostly the product of previous forces and the defence ministry refused to third largest arms exporter in the world shipyards are comparatively better because administrations and not his own. informed observer. budge. Omar has spoken and written about our today. Even Pakistan with no industrial base Naval officers were involved in project The magazine concedes that Modi is energetic, However, The Economist's judgment should joint efforts.' like India has procured export orders for its direction and management of these but occupied by 'launching glitzy initiatives on concern all Indians, whether or not they 'All this is in the public domain and seems to top of the line fighter aircraft JF-17 Thunder shipyards right from beginning. That is why everything from manufacturing to toilet support Modi. have escaped your attention.' which it is producing with the Chinese help. they are able to produce state of art frigates construction.' If it is true that we are in a moment in time What is even more shameful is that all this is and destroyers like INS Kolkata and INS He is bold, but directionless. when the few economic advantages we hold Aakar Patel is Executive Director, Amnesty happening to us despite the fact that we have Kocchi. So what is the answer for make in Demonetisation was 'brave,' but not 'sound are being lost, our focus must be on that rather International India. The views expressed a Research and development organisation in India in defence to become a success? policy' and 'a lack of planning and unclear than on finger-pointing. here are his own. Defence (DRDO) worth more than 25000 The answer is the Indian Strategic corers, 41 large ordinance factories, eight Partnership Policy (SP) announced a month huge defence PSUs, Six shipyards and 49 back by the Modi Government. This states of art laboratories. So what is wrong? envisages joint ventures with Global Majors Modi-Trump meet: New US strategy Modi Government is very right in its thought on armaments with Indian private sector that these billions of dollars of arms companies. On Monday World's largest purchase made from abroad, apart from a armament producing company Lockheed in Afghanistan will involve India heavy drain on the Indian exchequer, also Martin has signed a pact with Tata makes the country dependent on the arms Advanced Systems of India to produce its supplier country for the spares supply of famous F-16 single engine fighters in India. While being aware that India is unwilling to which that country can choke us in the event In India its latest fighter F-16 Block 70 D contribute boots on the ground, there are many of war. To that extent to demand that all will be made. Lockheed will shift its entire weapons must be made in India is justified. factory from US to India if it gets the more areas for the country to participate in How badly the requirements of armed forces expected orders of 100 to 200 F-16s.India were neglected by the Neta-Babu combine will also be able to export this fighter to of this country in last 70 years can be gauged other countries. which though not part of NATO and by the fact that Indian Air Force (IAF) The famous Swedish Arms producing Harsha Kakkar unlikely to provide troops, could requirement of 126 Rafael fighter aircrafts to company SAAB is also in fray. It has replace its aging MIG-21 fleet better known offered to produce its latest single engine contribute in other ways. The US is in Air force Circles as flying coffins due to fighter Gripen-E in India if it gets the ecent press reports indicate compelled to shift tack because its extremely high crash rates was put up in orders. However SAAB so far has not the US is preparing a new Afghanistan is unlikely to stabilise announced its tie up with Indian Private strategy for dealing with 2002. R in the foreseeable future. However the Neta-Babu combine straddling Firm. It needs to be remembered that when Afghanistan which would shortly be A few recent statements by the MOD did nothing on it. Today due to the India had floated its MMRCA project in presented to President Donald Pentagon seem to suggest their retirement of MIG fighter squadrons and no which India finally selected Rafael twin Trump. desperation in involving India, replacements the strength of IAF is down to engine fighters from France, both F-16 and Inputs indicate a changed perception which could contribute in multiple 34 squadron's just two more from Pakistan's Gripen-E were also in fray. At that time towards Pakistan, including ways. The first statement that "India 32 squadrons that also when China and Americans had expressed their doubts as to reduction of financial aid, more is Afghanistan's most reliable Pakistan have joined hands against India and whether HAL will be able to absorb the F- drone strikes and removing the partner", was mentioned in the latest the authorised strength of IAF is 45 16 technology and produce the fighter in nation from the status of non-NATO Afghan report of the Pentagon, squadrons. This is nothing short of panic India. ally, an action already initiated in the issued last week. buttons but who is accountable for this If these deals are not enough now Reliance Senate, in addition to a surge in The second statement made in the ground, there are many more areas adding to woes. situation? Defence LTD Company of India has troops between 3,000 and 5,000 in same report reads "Afghan-oriented for India to be involved. These areas For the US, the ground reality is that To get over this emergency due to utter announced that it has tied up with France Afghanistan. militant groups, including the include provision of spares for talks with the Taliban is the only inefficiency of these MOD Babus, Modi major armament firm Thales for producing Earlier, reports also indicated that Taliban and Haqqani network, retain Russian origin equipment, possible solution, but these must be Government has contracted a deal of 36 of various armaments in India. This pact under pressure from the Senate, the freedom of action inside Pakistani enhancing supply of military conducted from a position of Rafael fighter aircrafts to be purchased with Thales was signed on Wednesday 21 US government has ordered an inter- territory and benefit from support equipment, financial assistance in strength. Therefore, the Taliban and direct from France at the cost of 59000 Jun. 51% of shares will be held by the agency review of America's support from elements of the Pakistani developmental projects and training Haqqani leadership, operating from corers. For the rest of 90 fighter aircrafts Reliance. These happenings are just starters. After the to Pakistan, which could curtail US government". support for the Afghan military. within Pakistan, must either be MOD was pressurising the IAF to go for the LCA Tejas Mk 1 A, a junk aircraft being Modi Government has cleared the decks by funding. Criticising Pakistan's selective anti- Training of the Afghan army has eliminated or forced into the produced in India by DRDO since last 25 coming out with a firm and logical Strategic To further add insult to injury, the terror operations, the report immense value in the long term and mountains of Afghanistan, for years and still not declared fully fit for Partnership Policy. More tie ups to produce ambassadors of Pakistan and continues to state: "Although should be enhanced to the levels subsequent engagement by US operations. Retired Air Marshal M. weapons in India will follow. Towards this Afghanistan clashed at an event Pakistani military operations have possible. The major benefit is, those missile and air power. Matheswaran, a former deputy chief of the end India should bank on its three main organised by a Washington-based disrupted some militant sanctuaries, who train in India, carry Indian It is only by degrading the Integrated Defence Staff, said the LCA arms supplier countries which are America, thinktank, Indus. The Afghan certain extremist groups, such as the ethos, culture and outlook, when leadership can they expect to TEJAS IS obsolete. It is a very short-range Russia and Israel. India with its huge ambassador stated that "only fish in Taliban and Haqqani network, were they return. They would always be negotiate. Hence, the US appears to aircraft which has no relevance in today's market, English speaking large skilled the Indian Ocean do not complain of able to relocate and continue to Indian supporters, hence unlikely to be slowly losing patience with war fighting scenarios. If you are trying to manpower and large private companies will Pakistani interfering in their internal operate in and from Pakistan". They be swayed by Pakistan-supported Pakistan, therefore it now seeks a justify this as a replacement for follow-on soon emerge as a major arms producing matters, all else do". were echoing India's words of good militant sentiment. They would new strategy aiming to deal with it. Rafael's, you are comparing apples with country. From its current status of world's The Pakistani ambassador defended and bad terror groups being value freedom more than imposition The US still has to bank on the oranges."He said the plane was at best a largest arms importer India if it continues his nation by claiming that it cannot employed as part of state policy by of Sharia law. Karachi port and the land route technology demonstrator on which Indian this way will become a major arms exporter be blamed for all ills in Afghanistan, Pakistan. For Pakistan, the pressures are only emanating from there for move of its engineers could build the next series of in the world. India then can indulge in arms as terrorist attacks originate within These statements, as also releasing likely to increase. Removing stores and supplies to Afghanistan. aircraft, not something the IAF could win a diplomacy in the world arena which pays the nation itself. To rub salt to the the sale of 22 Guardian drones to Pakistan from non-NATO ally status With a surge in troop strength, this war with. maximum dividends. wounds, the US national security India, prior to the visit of PM would be akin to a slap on its face. dependency would only increase. The main reason Make in India did not Mr Jim macnerny the CEO and chairman of adviser, General McMaster, told Narendra Modi to the US, is an Increasing drone strikes within Thus, any hard and determined prosper in defence production field despite the world's largest arms producing company Pakistani officials that the US could indicator of the US seeking to woo Pakistan has more relevance, as it action against Pakistan would be us having a huge production base in India in Boeing says that India has the technology attack targets within Pakistan if India, specifically for its anti-terror would severely impact the hallowed weighed within this limitation. terms of DRDO, Defence PSUs, ordinance base in materials, metals, electronics and American hostages held by the campaign. power of the army and the standing Pakistan knows it is being pushed factories, naval shipyards and state of art soft ware the main requirement is to Haqqani network were killed. Modi may not be expecting much and stature of the government, into a corner. It is being compelled defence laboratories is the Indian integrate them, which will make India's make in India in defence project a roaring This policy change comes when the from the US, other than ensuring especially as elections are around to walk a tightrope. It cannot let bureaucracy who ensured that armed forces should have no say in this indigenous success. However we should be rest assured US appears to be moving into a that earlier relations continue and the corner. loose its "dogs of war" across either production. All of them have been that this integration is not possible if we security isolation, with its NATO possibly develop, however, recent The latest drone strike resulted in India or Afghanistan as one wrong functioning with no accountability. When allow our defence production units to allies hesitant to contribute to a statements from the US as also a the death of a commander of the strike could blow back on its face. Indian politicians made right noises that function under the present dispenson of planned surge of troops in strong reference to terror emanating Haqqani network and led to the It would continue to bank on why we cannot make our own weapons and SAB CHALTA HAI mindset. Afghanistan, which is on the cards. from Pakistan as part of the joint Pakistan opposition questioning its Chinese support, as they are its only why we have not opened Therefore, this reduces options for statement, indicate that the US army chief on ensuring sovereignty allies left. The Pakistan army's defence production sector to (Disclaimer: The views expressed here are personal the US in handling the growing desires that India become a partner of the nation. Regular drone strikes options on supporting terror groups private firms these MOD opinions of the writers. The information, facts or opinions crises in Afghanistan, where Afghan in its anti-terror campaign. would anger militant groups, with are slowly narrowing and may only agreed on 26 % private appearing in the articles do not reflect the views of The casualties mount by the day, without While being aware that India is breakaway factions within them make things more difficult for them sector participation in 2001. Northlines and it does not assume any responsibility or seeking cooperation from nations, unwilling to contribute boots on the changing tack to target Pakistan, in the months ahead. Another major reason for liability for the same) the northlines 7 KASHMIR Jammu | Tuesday | June 27 | 2017 Sharma condemns Pak for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated in Kargil PLS organizes literary meet Chairman LC offers Eid prayer at Jammu, Jun 25 continuous ceasefire violations Punjabi Lekhak Sabha (PLS), Jammu today organized its fortnightly literary meet at Tagore Academy, Rani Talab, NL Correspondent continue cease fire Islamia School Campus Jammu Tawi, Jun 26 Digiana, Jammu. S. Ajit Singh Mastana, a well known violations and hostility of Punjabi writer of Kashmir presided over the meetinting. Pakistan towards India, NL Correspondent J&K Pradesh Congress Kargil, Jun 26 Dr. Monojit Acting President, PLS welcomed all the which includes alternative Committee has strongly guests and writers. A session of story reading by Dr. accommodation/plots in condemned the repeatedly Baljeet Raina, poetry by Piara Singh Dhanjal, Swamy safer zone in Nowshera Thousands of Muslims offered Eid cease fire violations and Antar Nirav, Balwinderdeep Singh, Resham Kaur Tehsil itself so that during congregational prayers at the Islamia unprovoked Pak shelling Resham, Dr. Monojit and Ajit Singh Mastana were such situation of shelling School Campus in Kargil today. on Indian positions and presented in the meeting. Discussion on the items they may take shelter in Members of Ullama Council Kargil, civilian areas in the State. presented took place n which S. Didar Singh, Jang S. alternative Chairman J&K Legislative Council, Verman, Swamy Antar Nirav, Dr. Monojit, Dr. Baljit PCC Chief Spokesperson, accommodation. Haji Anayat Ali, CEC LAHDC Kargil Raina and S. Ajit Singh Mastana expressed their views. Ravinder Sharma said that Construction of Bunkers in Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan, Councilors A detailed discussion on the non- implementation of that Pakistan has nearby area of their and district officers participated in the Punjabi as compulsory language at high school level was repeatedly violating locality so that they can Eid prayers. Imam Jumma prayed for held. The members present in the meeting expressed their ceasefire and it was take immediate shelter in peace, prosperity and communal resentment towards the order no. 333- Edu. Dated unfortunate that the bunkers at the time of harmony of the people and State. 19.06.2017 issued by Education Department of J&K unwarranted firing has shelling. Besides proper Haji Anayat Ali conveyed his best relations and peace in the Jammu and visited to the Chief Executive State and said that it is a setback to the expectations of the adversely affecting the assessment of loss wishes to the people on this auspicious Kashmir to ensure prosperity for all. Councilor LAHDC Kargil Kacho Punjabi speaking people of the state. day today life of civilian suffered by them and full occasion and hoped that this Eid will Haji Anayat Ali along with hundreds of Ahmad Ali Khan to extend good A resolution was also passed demanding the population all along the compensation for the bring harbinger of new dawn of peace youth walked through main bazaar wishes. implementation of Punjabi as a compulsory subject in the borders, besides causing losses suffered by them. and prosperity in the State. He said that Kargil and visited the residence of Such a gathering was also organized at schools at high school level as Punjabi is spoken by a great loss to property. He also special recruitment the people of the State in general and President Hozia Ilmiya Asna Ashriya Hussaini Park Kargil by IKMT Kargil large number of people as their mother tongue in the Sharma demanded in Army and other central Kargil in particular to work Kargil Hujjjatul Islma Wal Muslameen where MLA Kargil Haji Asgar Ali state, irrespective of their religions. The members permanent solution to their paramilitary forces for the collectively for strengthening the Sheikh Nazir Mehdi and wished the Kargili along with thousands of people showed their concern over discrimination of the sufferings in view of border area of Nowshera. communal harmony, inter-community family on this occasion. They also participated in Eid Ul Fitr Prayers. concerned agencies with Punjabi language and Punjabi speaking people and the order has created resentment Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Budgam District among the lovers of Punjabi language. The President, Karvan-e-Aman bus to PLS and the members have urged the concerned agencies Distt Admn reaches out to to rethink over the matter and impart justice to Punjabi and the lovers of Punjabi. public in unique way PoK suspended CM offers Eid prayers NL Correspondent NL Correspondent informed accordingly, they despite opposition by Budgam, Jun 26 Srinagar, Jun 26 said, adding that the next militant organisations, has at Ziyarat Syed sb, Sonwar bus will be on July 3. The helped thousands of The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr The weekly Karvan-e- residents from both sides of families, divided in 1947 People in large numbers throng CM residence, was celebrated with religious Aman bus, operating fervor and gaiety in district Line of Control (LoC) are due to Partition, to meet offer Eid greetings to Mehbooba between Srinagar and Budgam. The congregational travelling in the bus to meet each other after India and SRINAGAR, JUN 26 Muzaffarabad, capital of prayers were held at various their relatives separated due Pakistan agreed to allow Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, joined hundreds of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir places and passed off to partition in 1947. The travel of state subjects from people to offer her Eid prayers at Ziyarat Hazrat Syed peacefully. (PoK), was suspended bus service, a major both sides on travel permits, Sahib (R.A.), Sonwar. The Chief prayed for peace, The district administration today in view of the Eid-ul- Confidence Building instead of international prosperity and wellbeing of the people on the occasion. had made elaborate Fitr festival. Measure (CBM) between passport. However, the After offering her nimaz, Mehbooba Mufti interacted arrangements for of special prayer by the The people appreciated the There was no peace bus, India and Pakistan after travel permit is issued to the with the people and extended Eid greetings to them. Later congressional prayers in devotees. The students goodwill gesture of the official sources said. They 1999 Kargil War, continued state subject from both people in large numbers visited the Chief Minister at her different mosques and open performed a volunteers and district administration and said a message was despite unrest in Kashmir in sides of the LoC only after residence and offered their Eid greetings. Thanking the spaces at various places. As served drinking water to the hoped that such initiatives received from PoK that due 2016 and tension on the their names are cleared by visitors, the Chief Minister wished them well and hoped per a novel initiative by devotees and also helped in would also be taken in future to Eid festival the bus LoC, due to ceasefire the intelligence agencies that this Eid brings along limitless joy and happiness to Deputy Commissioner SAFA BANDI at various on such occasions. On the service will remain violation and subsequent from India and Pakistan. the State and its people. Those who visited the Chief Budgam,Mohammad Harun prominent places throughout occasion, the people greeted suspended today. The surgical strike by Indian However, only state Minister included Ministers, legislators, public Malik, the students from the district where major each other and wished for passengers, who were troops in the PoK. The subjects from both sides representatives, Government functionaries, prominent various Government Schools congregation prayers were peace and prosperity the scheduled to travel in the cross-LoC bus service, could avail the cross-LoC citizens, political workers and common people. were involved in facilitation held. State. cross-LoC bus were started on April 7, 2005 facility. (AGENCIES) Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister visited Dara Shikoh Park at Bijbehara and offered fateha to former Chief Minister, Mufti Muhammad Sayeed. PCC concerned over attacks on security forces Arrangements for Amarnath Yatra reviewed NCC Cadets conduct Jammu, Jun 26 NL Correspondent on the occasion. for the visiting pilgrims Priya Sethi assured the cleanliness drive Expressing serious concern over continued violence and series Jammu Tawi, Jun 26 They expressed satisfaction along the entire pilgrimage yatries that no stone will be of attacks on security forces in Kashmir Valley JKPCC has Jammu, Jun 26 over the arrangements made route to ensure smooth left unturned by the accused Centre Government of ignoring the ground realities of Speaker, Legislative Taking a stride to Swatch Bharat Abhiyan, Girls NCC by the authorities for the pilgrimage for the devotees. Government to facilitate the the failure of the State Government to deal with the worsening Assembly, Kavinder Gupta Cadets of 2 J&K Girls Battalion NCC conducted stay and hospitality of He assured that the yatries with all required security scenario in the valley. Reacting over the increased and Deputy Chief Minister, Cleanliness drive at Nagrota. The event was organised incidents of attacks and targeting security forces including local pilgrims at local Ram Government will ensure necessities throughout their Dr. Nirmal Singh, today under the Camp Commandant Col RK Sharma, ANOs, Mandir. The dignitaries also close coordination with holy journey. police and increased violence in Kashmir valley, the JKPCC GCIs and PIatoon Staff. On the same day, a lecture on met the pilgrims, who have served the langer to the various agencies, including Among others, MLA Jammu has expressed great concern over security scenario which is health and Hygiene was also give by Dr Sumedha Chibba arrived here from different yatris who have come from Shri Amarnathji Shrine East Rajesh Gupta, MLA deteriorating in every passing day and said that it reflected the to Cadets in which she emphasized on Do's and Dont's parts of the country for their different parts of the Board, Security to ensure Khour, Dr. K. L. Bhagat, total failures of State and Centre governments to handle the and the importance of personal health and hygiene in this onward journey towards country to pay obeisance at hassle-free yatra like MLC Romesh Arora, Senior situation. Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Sharma said that season. A sketch making Competition was also organised holy shrine of Shri Shri Amarnath Shrine previous years. He wished Leader Yudhvir Sethi, centre government continued to ignore the ground realities on the theme of tradition & culture of J&K. The first Amarnathji and enquired which will commence from them safe and happy besides Deputy especially inapt handling and total failure of State Government prize was bagged by Cadet Reetika Verma of BSF School about the arrangements and June 29. pilgrimage. Commissioner Jammu, to bring the situation under control and centre has failed to take Palora, Second Prize by Cadet Zubiksha Thakur of GCW facilities being made at the Speaking on the occasion, Kavinder Gupta also Rajeev Ranjan, Additional required course of action in the given security situation. He Udhampur and Third Prize shared by two Cadets Versha venue. the Deputy Chief Minister wished the pilgrims safe and Deputy Commissioner, Dr. cautioned that the situation is getting out of control and Sharma of GDC Udhampur and Palvy Baral GCW Minister of State for said that the Government secure journey and said that Arun Kumar Manhas and worsening with the each passing day and the Centre Gandhinagar. Government is not expected to helplessly watch the situation. Education, Technical has made elaborate adequate arrangements for Mahant Rameshwar Dass Sharma lauded the security forces for their bravery and Education, Culture, Tourism arrangements for security their stay at various places were also present on the EEWA affiliates dedication to deal with worst situation at the cost of their lives. Priya Sethi was also present and other required facilities en-route have been made. occasion. with Panthers Trade Union SUF demands consider Punjab Jammu, Jun 26 MLA inaugurates Reposing faith in the dogma of Panthers party, the newly constituted Estates Employees Welfare Association, Jammu language as compulsory subject Province affiliated itself with Panthers Trade Union in a grandeur function held at Association office at Gandhi blacktopping work Nagar Jammu today. A general body meeting of Association was held and the new members of the Executive Body were nominated against the liquidation of NL Correspondent shall be executed at an busy in organizing stage Ramnagar, Jun 26 the existing body. While addressing the gathering, estimated cost of Rs managed dramas, Paramjeet Singh Marshal State President PTU assured the 106.26 lacs. He impressed politicizing trivial issues members of the Association that Panthers party and PTU in MLA Ramnagar Ranbir upon executing and and hurling abuses on particular shall support the Association in resolving the Singh Pathania,today contractor agencies to public functionaries to issues of the employees. He further said that the Union had formally inaugurated ensure that qualitative and garb political attention and always fought for the rights and justice of the employees, blacktopping and time bound work should regain lost political laborers, daily wagers and lower rung employees of various macadamisation work on be executed on spot. He ground. He further departments and likewise it shall leave no stone unturned in Ramnagar-Satyan road said that he is promise informed that many more taking up the matters of concern at all forums in the interest (Degree College road) bound to ensure that each developmental works are of employee welfare. Elucidating the achievements of the which was a long pending NL Correspondent motherly treatment meted ironic that the state Panthers party, Gagan Pratap Singh Spokesman NPP said hamlet is connected with a in pipeline and shall be Jammu Tawi, Jun 26 demand of the public well macadamized road. commissioned very soon out to Punjabi language in government while issuing a that the Panthers party was the only ECI recognized the state by ignoring a recent order has ignored the regional party of Jammu Pradesh which had been fighting especially students Targeting the opposition which include a Nursing Expressing resentment for community who are daily without naming any one College/AMT School at culturally and historically Punjabi language and for the rights and justice of the people right from the time not considering Punjab of inception. He further said that in view of the meek commuters of the said that after being render Ramnagar, Master Plan for rich language of the state. declared Kashmiri, Dogri language as compulsory surrenders of BJP before the Kashmir centric leadership, road while they go to unemployed by public Ramnagar town with a Wazir reiterated the and Bodhi languages as subject, Sikh United Front historical fact that Jammu & compulsory at all levels Panthers party had raked up all the issues pertaining to Degree after elections the Sewerage Treatment Plant, farmers, employees, underemployed and unemployed (SUF) J&K on Monday Kashmir was a part of the ignoring Punjabi language. College. The said work opposition leaders are Solid Waste Management youth and general public at large for the last two and a half warned the state government Khalsa Raj for a pretty long This has sent a shock wave system and a planned years. After due deliberations, the incumbents who were if their demand will not MoS offers Eid Housing Colony. He said time and it was only during among the Punjabi speaking unanimously nominated as members of the Executive Body that work on Multi storied address within two week Maharaja Ranjeet Singh's residents of the state in of the Association in the presence of Panthers Trade Union Bus-stand at Ramnagar then they would launch jail era that it was handed over to general and Sikhs in leaders included Satnam Singh President, Sushil Kumar prayers at Hazratbal and Indoor sports complex bharo andolan. Addressing a Dogra Rulers. Wazir further particular," he added. Others Vice President, Yashpal Joti Gen. Secy, Kewal Krishan worth Rs 3.5 crores is press conference, Chairman added that Punjabi was the who were present during the Chairman, Billoo Ram Vice Chairman, Daljit Siingh Chief NL Correspondent Shrine. She offered the Eid Srinagar, Jun 26 going to be initiated very Sikh United Front J&K S. vide spread spoken language occasion including S. Advisor, Hans Raj Secretary, Satish Kumar Publicity prayers in the special soon. State of Art Sudershan Singh Wazir during those time and even Darbinder Singh, Secretary, Rajinder Singh Organizer, Tarsem Lal Cashier, women's enclosure. Minister of State for Health Townhall condemned the act of the during Dogra Raj it occupied S.Ramneek Singh, S.Raja Rashpaul Kumar Joint Secy, Rampaul and Joginder Chand The Minister prayed for & Medical Education, Ms. complex/Community hall state government for a centre stage in the cultural Singh S. Fateh Singh, Advisors, Girdhari lal, Ghara Lal, Darshan lal, Subhash Asiea Naqash today offered peace, prosperity and well- at Ramnagar is now ready ignoring the Punjabi and literary arena of the state Surinder Singh Kala, Chander, Joel, Rakhi and Bashira all Executive Members. Others who spoke on the occasion included Manoj Gupta, congregational Eid prayers being of the people of the and will be provided with language. He also and remained Mother S.Mohinder Singh, Ravinder Jamwal, Pratap Singh and Anil Rakwal. at the revered Hazratbal State. all the modern amenities. condemned the step Tongue of the majority. "It is S.Paramjeet Singh. 8 the northlines BeautyFOODS Jammu | Tuesday | June| 27 | 2017 What's your FavouriteFavourite Fragrance?Fragrance? Beauty tricks for the no make-up lovers

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DARJEELING (WB), JUNE 26 After the prayer ended, some remain missing in landslide members of the community The Darjeeling hills on said that they could not buy BEIJING, JUNE 26 Monday remained incident- new clothes. free and the GJM allowed a “Shops and markets are At least 34 people have been 12-hour bandh relaxation in closed here. We could not killed in floods triggered by view of the Eid-ul-Fitr, buy new clothes. But that is days’ long heavy rain, while which was celebrated by not a problem. We are 93 others remained missing Muslims on a low key celebrating Eid. in a massive landslide, amidst patrolling of the “We offered namaz. We forcing evacuation of over streets by the security forces. prayed for peace in the 4.50 lakh people in Internet services remained hills,” they said. southwest China. suspended while shops and The GJM had yesterday Over 3,000 rescuers are markets were closed. A decided to give a 12-hour searching for 93 people still relaxation in the movement relaxation for the Muslims to buried under rocks and mud have also left at least 22 days. Heavy rain also of vehicles was announced distributed vegetables, hills. They also submitted The GJM has announced that celebrate the festival during by a landslide in southwest people dead and six missing damaged 35,418 hectares of earlier for Eid. mainly cabbage, to the the resignation letters of the they will burn copies of the which they could use China’s Sichuan Province, in provinces of Jiangxi, crops and inflicted a direct Ex-Army men took out a people. Gorkha Territorial GTA accord in the hills vehicles to go to the plains authorities said. Guizhou, Hunan, Yunnan economic loss of 610 silent procession in support Three GJM leaders, Administration (GTA) tomorrow. and meet their relatives. The landslide engulfed 62 and Anhui. million yuan (USD 89 of the demand for a separate including MLA Amar Singh members to the governor. People offered prayers at The police and the security homes in Xinmo village in Meanwhile in Jianxi, heavy million dollars). Gorkhaland. Rai, met West Bengal All 45 elected members of local mosques and as a sign forces patrolled the streets Maoxian County in the rain which started to lash on In Hunan, 1.51 lakh people Meanwhile, the indefinite Governor K N Singh at the the GTA, including its chief of solidarity to the cause of the hills which remained Tibetan and Qiang Thursday has affected 1.8 were evacuated and 642 shutdown called by the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata and executive Bimal Gurung, Gorkhaland, most of them tense. Autonomous Prefecture of million people and forced small and medium-sized Gorkha Janmukti Morcha are understood to have had announced their did not use vehicles to visit Medicine shops, hospitals Aba on Saturday morning, 2.70 lakh people to be reservoirs overflowed in (GJM) entered its 12th day apprised him of the resignation from the GTA relatives and friends and and private nursing homes blocking a two kilometre relocated to safe places in 47 wake of the largest rainfall today. Party workers prevailing situation in the last week. travelled on foot instead. functioned. — PTI section of river and burying counties and districts, the this year. 1,600 metres of road. provincial flood control Three people of a family in Colombia tourist boat Faridabad village mourns Junaid, Ten people have been authorities said. Luxi County of Hunan were confirmed dead and 15 Flash floods and landslides found dead in a landslide capsize toll lowered to 6 wears black bands during Eid people had been taken off have left six people dead and that occurred on Saturday. the list of missing as they three others missing in The water in 14 rivers along were not in Xinmo village Jiangxi. the Yangtze River valley taken with his two brothers GUATAPE (COLOMBIA), JUNE 26 when the disaster struck, The rain is forecast to has risen above warning after shopping at Delhi’s said Xu Zhiwen, deputy weaken on Monday and levels and heavy rains in the Sadar Bazaar. A group of Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos revised chief of Aba prefecture. Tuesday but to get heavier coming few days could men hurled communal slurs downwards to six an earlier death toll given by regional Only three people from one again on Wednesday and further raise the water level at the boys and attacked officials for the number of people confirmed killed on family were rescued hours Thursday. in the middle and lower them after an altercation, Monday when a tourist boat sank. after the landslide. The In Guizhou, nine people reaches of the Yangtze allegedly over seats. Santos said there are “six people deceased so far and 31 chance of survival for the were killed and two River, the Changjiang “When will this stop? After reported missing,” after the regional government earlier missing ones is low, rescuers remained missing after Water Resources every such incident, the gave a death toll of at least nine. He was speaking to said. torrential rain pounded the Commission said yesterday. government offers some reporters at the scene of the sinking in a reservoir in the Rain-triggered disasters region over the past few PTI northwestern city of Guatape. An official in the National FARIDABAD/NEW DELHI, never be same compensation and people Risk Management Unit, Carlos Ivan Marquez, confirmed JUNE 26 The itch to lynch move on. But the question the toll of six separately to AFP. He said they were “all “We could not have is, will it ever stop?” asked a China’s fastest bullet train makes debut Colombians, and no minors.” — AFP Eid has lost all its meaning, celebrated Eid with the villager in his 20s. residents of Faridabad’s usual sense of joy He also questioned the Khandwali village said on considering how Junaid was efficacy of the Monsoon to cover Monday as they mourned killed. So we decided to administration in acting the loss of their “son” Junaid mark our protest by wearing against the accused, northwest in 3-4 days by wearing black bands black bands around our wondering why only one during the special morning arms,” Shakeel, a resident of arrest had been made in four namaz. Khandawli in Ballabgarh days. NEW DELHI, JUNE 26 Four days after 17-year-old near Delhi, told reporters. Before being remanded to Junaid was killed on his way He claimed that Muslims of police custody by a court in back from Delhi after Eid neighbouring villages also Faridabad district on shopping, despair hung like protested against the Saturday, the accused had a shroud over the village incident by wearing black told reporters that he was in with Muslim residents bands during the Eid an inebriated state at the wondering if “the spate of morning prayers. time of the incident and had lynchings” would ever end. Junaid was stabbed to death attacked the teenager after Read more: on June 22 on a Mathura- being allegedly instigated by Junaid's father: Eid will bound train, which he had fellow passengers. With PTI BEIJING, JUNE 26 units (EMU), boast a top in real time, it said. speed of 400 kilometres per Lu Dongfu, general manager Centre mulling special force to China’s indigenous next hour and a consistent speed of China Railway generation bullet train with a of 350 kilometres an hour, Corporation, operator of the protect National Highways maximum speed of 400 state-run Xinhua news new train, said ‘Fuxing’, kmph made its debut today agency reported. underpins the unique role NEW DELHI, JUNE 26 Railways Protection Force. A rescue operations,” the on the country’s busiest ‘Fuxing’ or rejuvenation, that high-speed railway has note regarding this had come official said. Beijing-Shanghai line. made the debut on the played in China’s economic With National Highways to us for consultation.” As the officials shared the ‘Fuxing’, a CR400AF Beijing-Shanghai line, the and social development. The southwest monsoon is expected to hit the northwest (NHs) becoming the The MHA, however, is learnt details relating to the model, departed Beijing country’s busiest route used Previous bullet trains India in the 3-4 days. favourite spot of protest, the to have rejected the proposal development, it was found South Railway Station at by 50,5000 passengers daily. featured the characters The IMD said on Monday that favourable conditions were Centre is now considering as it was proposed, but the that the MHA, before 11:05 am for Shanghai. At The train was designed and ‘Hexiehao’ (harmony) on developing for rapid advance of the seasonal rains in most setting up a special force to ministry has “agreed to look consulting the states, is the same time, a CR400AF manufactured by China, the the exterior of each train. parts of the northwest — Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and meet the challenges relating for ways to find a workable working on three options, model left Shanghai report said. Beijing-Shanghai railway Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and to crime-related issues, traffic measure to be taken, as it which include raising a Hongqiao Railway Station The train includes a line is China’s busiest route, Himachal Pradesh and also some parts of Rajasthan — control and rescue operations. involves states and their force on the lines for Beijing. sophisticated monitoring used by 50,5000 passengers during in the next 3-4 days. Revealing this a senior jurisdictions”. Government Railway Police The train took about five system that constantly daily. This is expected, in view of the likely west--northwestward Ministry of Home Affairs “Talks and discussions are (GRP) by sourcing hours and 45 minutes to checks its performance and movement of the cyclonic circulation, which is currently (MHA) official said, “The going on with the Ministry of personnel from state police reach Shanghai. On its way, automatically slows the train China has the world’s located over north Odisha and neighbourhood, towards idea was mooted by the Road and Highways. After within their respective it stopped by 10 stations, in case of emergencies or longest railway network northwest India and its likely interaction with an Ministry of Roads and several rounds of meeting it territories, giving the entire including Jinan, Shandong abnormal conditions. with 22,000 kilometres by approaching Western Disturbance, it said. Highways which had has been decided to build the responsibility to Central province and Tianjin. A remote data-transmission the end of last year, about 60 The Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) is currently proposed to raise a new force entire apparatus of security, Industrial Security Force The new bullet trains, also system, a control centre will per cent of the world’s total. passing through Naliya, Idar, Shajapur, Sagar, Sidhi and under its own administrative which involves policing, (CISF) or raising a separate known as electric multiple be able to monitor the train PTI Patna. control on the lines of traffic management and force only for NHs. Eid celebrated across India with joy

Muslims offering namaz at a maidan on the occasion of Eid- ul-Fitr festival at Akluj in Solapur, Maharashtra.

Muslims offering namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr at Taj-ul-Masajid Muslims offering Namaz at Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in Muslims enters the Ajmer Dargah through the in Bhopal. New Delhi. Jannati Darwaza to offer Eid prayers. the northlines 10 SPORTS Jammu | Tuesday | June 27 | 2017 Federer wins 9th Halle title ‘Happy with my show, need Serena Williams would be July 3, as favourite ‘like No. 700 in world’ on to win an outright record eighth title. to be more consistent’ men’s circuit: John McEnroe Italian Open champion Zverev Los Angeles: had won all three of Sydney: rally early in the second Tennis legend John his previous finals Kidambi Srikanth said he is game and after I won that I McEnroe says while this season, but was happy with the performance got more confident. If he had he has great respect blown away by a he delivered against the won it he would’ve kept for Serena Williams vintagereigning world champion doing it (rallies),” Srikanth as the best of her performance from Chen Long in the summit explained. “I’m just happy to gender, the 23-time the 18-time Major clash. “As a whole I played be doing well for now,” he Grand Slam winner champion in only very well, but since I arrived signed off. Rewards for would be the 700th ranked player in the 53 minutes. “I in Sydney I have Srikanth The Badminton men’s game. played great, I felt gastroenteritis and have had Association of India Speaking as part of a good from the diarrhoea, so I have not been announced a cash reward of tour to promote his start,” said Federer. at my best. Since I made the Rs. 5 lakh for Kidambi new book “But “It was by far my final I wanted to continue to Srikanth. But Mahindra Group chairman Anand Seriously”, McEnroe Germany: best match of the play as well as I could,” an Mahindra went one step said he would place toughness. Swiss great Roger Federer week. After my long break, ecstatic Srikanth said after ahead by awarding him an Williams “like 700 in the “The reality of what would thrashed Alexander Zverev I’m feeling excellent and it’s the victory. “It’s just that I’m SUV after a Twitter user world” on the men’s circuit. happen on a given day is to win his ninth title at the a pleasure to be back and I’m not thinking of winning or “Best female player ever -- urged the business tycoon to Serena could beat some Wimbledon warmup fit for Wimbledon.” The 35- losing. I missed competitive no question. do something more for him. players, I believe, because tournament in Halle on year-old, who skipped the badminton and wanted to “If she had to just play the “Sir, He (Srikanth) gets only she is so incredibly strong Sunday. The top seed lost his entire clay-court season, has enjoy the match. Because I circuit -- the men’s circuit -- five lakh..That’s nothing mentally.” first match of the grass-court still only lost two matches missed that period of can’t really attack, it’s a bit The Guntur-born shuttler that would be an entirely compared to cricket, please He said her rivals would season last week in Stuttgart this year en route to four competitive badminton, I slow, you have to be revealed that he had a different story,” McEnroe do something,” crack under pressure. to Tommy Haas, but was in titles. “My goal was to keep wanted to hang in and play prepared for a long match. In psychological edge over his told American broadcaster “She could overcome some @NastreTheMust wrote in imperious form all week at myself 100 percent for the as many matches as all the breaks, I had the famed opponent after National Public Radio. situations where players his tweet. Mahindra Halle, culminating in the 6-1 grass season,” he added. “I possible,” he added. advantage, the coach told me winning the first game. In The seven-time major would choke because she’s responded by saying he 6-3 final victory over the hope that I’ll stay healthy in Throwing light on how the to keep it going, not to make the second game, he did well winner said the best thing been in it so many times, so would “personally” hand home favourite Zverev. this second part of the match panned out for him, simple mistakes and allow to win long rallies which Williams would have going many situations at Federer will head into season and we’ll see what the 24-year-old said, “The him back into the match. My boosted his confidence over a TUV300 automobile for her on the men’s tour Wimbledon, The US Open, Wimbledon, which starts on happens.” conditions are such that you attack worked really well.” more. “There was a long to Srikanth. would be her mental etc,” he said. Definitely a bit of lacuna: FIFA Confederations Cup: Germany and Bangar on Kumble quitting Chile into semi-finals SPAIN: India batting coach Sanjay Germany eased into the their chances. Bangar says Anil Kumble’s Confederations Cup semi-finals with Chile capitalised on a defensive departure as head coach has a 3-1 win over Cameroon on Sunday mistake to equalise through definitely left a void in the as the VAR system was again thrust substitute Martin Rodriguez in the Indian cricket team set-up into the spotlight when the on-field 67th minute of the Group B game even though the players are official needed two reviews of an after Australia took the lead with a “coping up” well. On the eve incident to reach the right verdict. James Troisi goal in the 42nd. of the second ODI against Colombian Wilmar Roldan Australia, needing a two-goal win to the West Indies, questions consulted the Video Assistant qualify, squandered an opportunity Referee (VAR) after a reckless high to go two ahead before halftime related to the Kumble challenge by Ernest Mabouka on when Trent Sainsbury volleyed episode were directed at Germany’s Emre Can saw wildly over with the goal at his Bangar. “We are Cameroon captain Sebastien Siani mercy. professionals and such wrongfully receive a yellow card in The Australians, with forward Tim things are part and parcel of a case of mistaken identity. Cahill making his 100th appearance, any organisation. The bowling coach, Bangar has relationship, Bangar stressed But even then Roldan did not come missed further chances in the second support staff and the players his work cut out. “Yes, Anil on trust. “It’s not only the red card to the correct culprit Aboubakar scored Cameroon’s up with the right outcome as he half. have shown a lot of was doubling up. There were coach and the captain, it’s Mabouka. consolation. simply switched the colour of Siani’s Germany deservedly topped Group Meanwhile, Chile also reached the Chile, who face European professionalism in a lot of positive results under also the relationship and card to red. It was only after B to set up a last four meeting with Confederations Cup semi-finals on champions Portugal in the last four compartmentalising the him. We all know that the trust between the coach and Cameroon’s players insisted he Mexico at the same venue on Sunday with a 1-1 draw against on Wednesday in Kazan, came issues, and so far, we have team enjoyed a lot of all the players. Basically, it’s review the incident again that he Thursday after the first international Australia, who muscled the South second in the group with five points, coped up really well,” said success. The void, there is a work in progress that realised his error, rescinded Siani’s goals for Kerem Demirbay and Timo Americans out of their stride but two behind Germany and three Bangar. The 44-year-old definitely a bit of lacuna but requires a lot of time to earn sending-off and instead flashed the Werner, who got two. Vincent exited the tournament after wasting ahead of Australia in third. former all-rounder said the the experience that this team the trust of the players.” team was focussed on the job possesses — when you have at hand. “Everyone’s a MS Dhoni, a Yuvraj Singh John McEnroe urges Andre Agassi to spend more time with Novak Djokovic contributed towards it and as and Virat Kohli, who’ve I said earlier, when you part played close to 700 Wimbledon: rediscover his form earlier when you bring in Andre obviously it is a totally be draining Djokovic of his all peace and love, and then ways it’s never easy. You international games, they’re need to accept that at times doing a lot of work behind Andre Agassi and world this year, announced that he Agassi, and it is great for different situation entirely.” killer instinct. you have to go out and such things are going to the scenes, they are guiding number four Novak would start working with tennis,” McEnroe told the Djokovic, who has struggled “From an emotional stomp on somebody’s head happen, have happened in the players.” Speaking about Djokovic need to work Agassi shortly before the British media. this year and suffered a standpoint, Djokovic in competition.” the past. But what is of the role of the senior players, together for at least a month French Open. “He did have this career quarter-final exit at the perhaps felt he wanted to In a bid to rediscover his paramount importance is that he said, “It’s not only the if the American’s coaching The 47-year-old American, renaissance so there are French Open, fell out of the bring in somebody who form, Djokovic has taken a Indian cricket should keep coaching staff, the is to have a long-term however, only stayed in reasons why it makes sense, top two spots in the world wants to give people a lot of wildcard into this week’s moving forward and the mentoring that they do and impact on the struggling Paris for the opening week, but it is hard to think that it rankings this month for the hugs,” McEnroe added. Aegon International at performance of the team the exchange of ideas among Serb’s game, three-times and it is not clear whether could make sense so fast. first time since March 2011. “That does not necessarily Eastbourne, his first shouldn’t be affected in any them, there is a wealth of Wimbledon champion John he will be in Djokovic’s “I can’t see it lasting if he is He continues to work with a translate to killer instinct. It grasscourt warm-up manner.” Without a head knowledge which the players McEnroe has said. corner at next month’s only coming around for very spiritual adviser, Pepe Imaz, does not automatically lose tournament appearance coach, who also used to benefit from.” Asked what Djokovic, who split with his Wimbledon. brief moments. But if they a Spanish former player. But it. But you don’t want to get ahead of Wimbledon since double up as the team’s defines the captain-coach coaching team in a bid to “It looks great on paper got a window of a month, McEnroe believes that could into a situation where it is 2010. Rahane’s ton helps India thrash West Indies by 105 runs

Spain: snapped, the West Indians threw launching on the erratic home exquisite strokes to the delight of scant respect of the home bowlers Ajinkya Rahane struck a brilliant in the towel and they were happy side bowlers to post a big total the crowd at the Queen’s Park just like they did in the abandoned century before the bowlers dished to bat out their innings. after the match was reduced to Oval. first match at the same venue. out a disciplined show as India When Hope was out in the 26th 43-over a side due to rain. Senior batsman Yuvraj Singh, Dhawan, who continued with his thrashed a hapless West Indies by over, the asking rate had gone Rahane and his opener partner however, continued with his red-hot form from the Champions 105 runs in a lopsided contest in above 12 an over and West Indies Dhawan (63) laid a strong struggle as he fell for just 14 from Trophy itself, and Rahane stitched the second cricket one-dayer had already given up by then foundation with a 114-run stand 10 balls while Hardik Pandya was 114 runs from 18.2 runs to set the here. though they had six wickets in and despite a bit of a wobble in the other Indian to fall cheaply for match nicely for India. Put into bat, India piled on 310 hand. the middle overs, India went past just 4. The duo raced to the 50-run mark for 5 after rain delayed the start Captain Jason Holder (29) tried to 300 with Kohli stamping his class The West Indies bowlers lacked in the eighth over with the help of of the match by two hours and get the big shots without any with a 66-ball 87 later in the discipline and bowled too many seven fours and a six. Rahane hit reduced it to a 43- over-a-side success as Kuldeep and innings. loose and short deliveries. The pacer Alzarri Joseph for a huge affair, riding on Rahane’s 103 off Ravichandran Ashwin (1/47) After today’s total, India became Indian batsmen were never six in the third over before 104 balls and a blistering 66-ball gave him very few of them. When the side who have hit maximum troubled in any way during their Dhawan sent Holder for two 97 from captain Virat Kohli. Holder was out in the 37th over, number of 300-plus scores in an innings. boundaries in the next over. The Indian bowlers then took West Indies needed 136 runs from innings, as they reached the mark Rahane grabbed the chance to Holder himself and his new ball over as they restricted West 11 overs. for the 96th time, overtaking open the innings in the absence of partner Joseph struggled to get the Indies to 205 for 6 to put the impeccable line and length with by grabbing the first two wickets This was India’s biggest win Australia who had made over 300 Rohit Sharma for this limited- right line and the West Indies visitors 1-0 up in the five- match Kuldeep Yadav (3/50) being the by the third over. He removed against the West Indies in the runs 95 times. over series as he led the Indian captain was again punished by ODI series. most successful among them. Kieran Powell (0) in the third Caribbeans in terms of runs. Rahane, who also had hit 62 in charge before Kohli took over Dhawan for three boundaries in Surprisingly, the West Indians did The chinaman bowler got his first delivery (0) and then had Jason Earlier, Rahane smashed his third the abandoned first match, had 10 later on. the eighth over as India reached to not show any intent of chasing wicket of his ODI career. He did Mohammed (0) in his next over. ODI hundred as India produced a fours and two sixes in his 104-ball The match began after a delay of the 50-run mark. down the big target of 311 once not get to bowl in his debut match There was a brief period of some dominating batting display to pile knock before he was out in the two hours due to rain and West Dhawan gave the same treatment they found the asking rate to be in the first ODI which was fight by the home side when on 310 for 5. 34th over. He also shared 97 runs Indies captain Jason Holder put to Joseph the same treatment as too high in the final 10 overs. abandoned due to rain. wicketkeeper batsman Shai Hope Put into bat, India dashed West for the second wicket with Kohli, India to bat after winning the toss. he hit three boundaries in the 12th They just went through their Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/9) had a (81) and Evin Lewis (21) had a Indies hopes of any early who hit four boundaries and four But, Holder’s hopes of getting an over and then raised his 21st ODI motions and batted out the fine seam bowling spell as he 89-run stand for the third wicket breakthrough on a damp pitch as sixes in his aggressive innings. early breakthrough on a pitch fifty two overs later. Dhawan had remaining overs. rocked the West Indies run chase but once that partnership was they negotiated the initial overs Kohli was out at the fag end of the which looked damp went haywire hit a 92-ball 87 in the abandoned For India, the bowlers bowled an without losing any wicket before innings after playing some as Dhawan and Rahane giving first match. 11 BUSINESS the northlines Jammu | Tuesday | June 27 | 2017 OPPLE launches another pair of Vinod Cookware announces launch extraordinary LED Lights of GeNext Bottle "Zoom" yourself with a hot cuppa, "Another addition to our New Delhi: products. They are a part of Zoom keeps the widest range of steel bottes Opple, a global integrated our most progressive temperature untouched. with Zoom. An ideal lighting solutions company, professional LED Featuring the slender companion to your travel and one of World's Leading luminaries. 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Takata began life in 1933 as a family textile Japan’s surging economic clout. RBS to cut over 400 jobs, Brighten up your home this monsoon World Bank clears $250-mn loan to train move many of them to India with décor ideas by Kansai Nerolac job seekers under Skill India Mission London: support staff affected by the The World Bank hours) at the national and The programme has a Jammu: for each room in your Avoid upholstery and British lender Royal Bank “disappointing news”, has cleared a $250-million state level,” the bank said in mandate to provide Monsoon has its own home to help you have a furniture, which gets of Scotland said today that including by moving them loan for making Indian youth a release. placement and feeling of majesty and cheerful monsoon: moisture easily, use a plain it is cutting 443 UK jobs into new roles where more employable through Under the programme, entrepreneurship serenity. It not only fills Possibilities are endless colour sofa and dealing with business loans, possible. reskilling, in a move that is adults in 15-59 years of age, opportunities to women and the surrounding with joy when it comes to accessories it with colorful and plans to shift many of Workers’ union Unite said seen to aid the Skill India underemployed or increase their exposure to and greenery but also experimenting with the cushions. the roles to India. British workers and mission. brings in a feeling of relief interiors in your Living On a rainy day, the best The UK’s largest taxpayers would lose out The multi-lateral lender is from the unbearable heat. room. 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It said the support will enjoying a hot cup of splash of HD paint can and cushions to make you drive. and livelihoods here in the help the youth contribute to coffee by the window, change the entire feel more comfortable. “As we become a simpler, UK,” the spokesperson India’s economic growth and smaller bank, we are watching the gloomy appearance of the room Keep the house neat and said. prosperity. making some changes to weather outside. To make making it look ever new can fit yellowish lighting RBS is 73 % owned by the “The $250-million Skill the way we serve our our time spent indoors for years to come. The to keep it bright. Use some UK government after a 45- India Mission Operation customers. Unfortunately, cheerful in order to shoo monsoons bring in with quirky designs for your billion-pound bailout in (SIMO), approved by the unemployed, will get the skill training. these changes will result in away the dullness from the them a moist smell from walls, which suits your 2008. World Bank board of skill training. It will also The Washington- the net reduction of 443 weather outside, Kansai the outdoors. Colorful persona. Floral prints are a Last month also, the bank executive directors, will include the 1.2 crore headquartered World Bank’s roles in the UK,” a Nerolac presents a palette scented candles will help good option. You can put increase the market youngsters in the age group SIMO is a six- year spokesperson for the bank had announced some job of brightness for your refresh the aura in the up small flowerpots and or relevance of short-term skill of 15-29 years who are programme in support of the said. cuts and plans to move interiors. Below are colour room keeping your mind an artistic vase near your development programmes entering the labour market Indian government’s The bank said it would some of them to India. styles by Kansai Nerolac calm and rejuvenated. window. (3-12 months or up to 600 every year. National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (2017-23). Due diligence Use of coal on the rise in China, US SIMO will be implemented through the National Skill delaying Flipkart’s Snapdeal buy Development Mission and and India after major 2016 drop will specifically target Bengaluru: of $700-900 million, the no power to hold up the labour market entrants. A complex due diligence people mentioned above deal. The sale will go Beijing: provide electricity to more of According to an official skill process is delaying said. They spoke on through irrespective of The world’s biggest coal its poor, industry experts gap analysis, India will Flipkart’s proposed buyout condition of anonymity as whether the smaller users — China, the United said. President Donald require an additional 109 of beleaguered online the discussions are investors are on board or States and India — have Trump’s role as coal’s million skilled workers in 24 retailer Snapdeal, two confidential. not,” said the first person boosted coal mining in 2017, booster-in-chief in the US key sectors by 2022. “This programme will people familiar with the Over the past few weeks, mentioned above. in an abrupt departure from has played at most a minor support the government’s matter said. smaller shareholders in The process of going last year’s record global role, they said. vision of investing in the Snapdeal’s sale to Flipkart Snapdeal, including through the details of decline for the heavily The fuel’s popularity waned human capital of India’s is on track despite the delay billionaire Azim Premji’s Snapdeal’s books and its polluting fuel and a setback over the past several years as youth, enable greater off- with the due diligence investment firm various subsidiaries has to efforts to rein in climate renewable power and natural farm employment and process, the two people PremjiInvest had written to proved to be more complex change emissions. gas made gains and China increase women’s said. The deal is expected Snapdeal’s board, for Flipkart than it had Mining data reviewed by moved to curb dangerous participation in the labour to conclude sometime in expressing unhappiness anticipated, said the people The Associated Press show levels of urban smog from market,” World Bank July, they added. The due over the current terms of mentioned above. The that production through May according to US Department China and the US accounted burning coal. Country Director to India diligence process had the company’s sale, which prolonged due diligence has is up by at least 121 million of Energy data. for almost all the decline, Whether coal’s comeback Junaid Ahmad said. started last month. is being engineered by also held up a separate tons, or 6%, for the three Coal’s fortunes had appeared while India showed a slight proves lasting has significant India continues to be on its Flipkart is expected to pay Snapdeal’s largest investor transaction to sell countries compared to the to hit a new low less than increase. implications for long-term path of structural reforms slightly lesser than its SoftBank. Snapdeal’s payments same period last year. The two weeks ago, when British The reasons for this year’s emission reduction targets, and a higher-skilled labour preliminary offer of $1 “Of course the smaller business Freecharge. In change is most dramatic in energy company BP reported turnaround include policy and for environmentalists’ force can potentially serve as billion to buy out Snapdeal, shareholders are not happy May, Paytm had offered to the US, where coal mining that tonnage mined shifts in China, changes in hopes that China and India a catalyst in transforming it with the final deal value since they want a larger buy FreeCharge for $40-50 rose 19% in the first five worldwide fell 6.5% in 2016, US energy markets and could emerge as leaders in into a competitive middle expected to be in the range exit payout -- but they have million as part of a fire sale. months of the year, the largest drop on record. India’s continued push to battling climate change. income country, Ahmad said. 12 JAMMU || TUESDAY | JUNE | 27 || 2017 The NORTHLINES Talks on to resolve Mansarovar pilgrimage issue: China Not single taint on my govt in

BEIJING, JUNE 26 The development has cast a terrain. shadow of uncertainty on the This year, a total of 350 three years, says Modi in US China on Monday said it was annual yatra as Chinese yatris had registered for the take India to newer heights. in talks with India over the officials maintained that it yatra via Nathu-la route and denial of entry to 47 Indian would take some time to they were to travel in seven “I humbly state that pilgrims who were repair the roads and the batches. whatever work my scheduled to travel to Indians would not be able to The denial of permission to government has done in the Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet make the pilgrimage any the first batch of 47 Indian last three years, till now through the Nathu-la pass in time soon. The Chinese pilgrims was a surprise as there is not even one taint or Sikkim. officials said they were the Kailash Mansarovar blot on this government.” “According to my concerned about the safety Yatra through the new route He underscored that information, the two of the Indian pilgrims which via Nathu-la pass in Sikkim technology had brought governments are in touch China last week refused tried to cross again on June is why they were stopped was launched with a fanfare about transparency and is over this issue,” Chinese entry to 47 Indian pilgrims 23 but were denied from proceeding further. by the two countries in 2015. being used to achieve great Foreign Ministry spokesman who were scheduled to permission by the Chinese The pilgrims, who were This was the second route heights across sectors in Geng Suhang told reporters, travel to Kailash Mansarovar officials. stopped by the Chinese agreed by the two counties WASHINGTON, JUNE 26 governments in India were India. declining to elaborate through the 14,400-foot- In New Delhi, External officials at the border from for the Kailash Yatra. voted out in the past. “I can give various whether it was due to any high Nathu-la, the pass at the Affairs Ministry proceeding further, have Till 2015, the Yatra was Highlighting his “Indians hate corruption,” he examples where India is weather-related issues like Indo-China border in east Spokesperson Gopal Baglay now returned to their being organised by External achievements in rooting out told the nearly 600 Indian- making great achievements landslides and rains the Sikkim had said that some respective states. Affairs Ministry only corruption, Prime Minister American community with the help of Pilgrims were stopped by the The pilgrims were scheduled difficulties were being Hundreds of Indian pilgrims through Lipu Pass in Narendra Modi said there members at a reception in technology,” whether it is Chinese officials at the Sino- to cross over to the Chinese experienced in the undertake the Kailash Himalays connecting the had been “not even one taint Virginia. space or agriculture. India border. side on June 19 but had movement of pilgrims Mansarovar yatra in the Kumaon region of or blot” on his government The Prime Minister assured “Renewed focus is being He said the issue was being failed to do so due to through Nathu La and that Tibetan Autonomous Region Uttarakhand in India with in the past three years. the Indian diaspora in the given to technology-driven discussed by the two foreign inclement weather. They had India is taking up the matter of China every year the old trading town of Modi said corruption was US that his government governance and ministries. waited at the base camp and with China. negotiating the mountainous Taklakot in Tibet. the main reason why would continue to strive to development,” he said. davp 15502/13/0059/1718