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Volthe No: XXII|Issue No. 13northlines | 16.01.2017 (Monday) |Daily | Price ` 2/-| Jammu Tawi | Pages-12 |Regd. No. JK|306|2014-16 JK shivers; more rains, Encounter breaks out BJP opposes ex-gratia to between militants, kin of those killed in unrest NL CORRESPONDENT government jobs to the snow in next 24 hours JAMMU TAWI, JAN 15 families of those who were forces in Anantnag killed while attacking posts The BJP today formally of security forces and the No HMV, Convoy to Srinagar today SRINAGAR, JAN 15 resolved to oppose its police would encourage government’s decision for those elements who have NL CORRESPONDENT granting Ex-gratia to the SRINAGAR, JAN 15 An encounter broke declared a war against the out on Sunday families of those killed in nation,” said a source Shivering under the intense between militants the violent unrest during the quoting the resolution. cold weather in Jammu and and security forces 2016 turmoil in the Valley. The resolution termed Kashmir, some areas in in south Kashmir's The state working this decision as “premium Valley witnessed seasons Anantnag district, committee that met today for separatism”, he added coldest night temperature police said. evening at Samba, the party Interestingly, the political fall to minus 6.8 degree Acting on specific in its political resolution resolution was moved and Celsius on Saturday, the intelligence input strongly opposed the passed unanimously in the about the presence Meteorological (MeT) operation, the hiding decision of the government. presence of Deputy Chief of unspecified number of department has predicted militants fired at them, he Sources said the BJP had Minister Nirmal Singh and militants in Awoora village more snow and rain fall in said, adding the security conveyed its coalition some BJP ministers. in Pahalgam area of the next 24 hours. Hilly regions forces retaliated, ensuing in partner PDP that such Although a couple of BJP district, security forces of erstwhile Doda, higher an encounter. decisions would encourage MLAs have opposed the launched a search operation reaches of Reasi and Poonch The firefight was going on the anti-national forces decision of the state in the area, a police official in Jammu province have when last reports came in, active in Kashmir valley. government, party ministers said. been subjected to severe the official said, adding “It is clearly mentioned in have so far maintained a As the forces were cold conditions with normal further details were the political resolution that guarded silence on the conducting the search life adversely affected by FILE PHOTO awaited. - PTI giving ex gratia and issue. P2 interior roads blockades and The 40-days long coldest snapping of communication period Chilla Kalan which No Assembly & Council Proceedings, with the divisional HQ at Minister asks JK BOSE to go hi-tech in working began on 21-Dec will and Jammu. remains till 31 Jan. thanks to Information Department ! "This type of Cold Meanwhile amid snow fall NL CORRESPONDENT asked the officials to make JAMMU TAWI, JAN 15 conditions will last for some prediction, traffic police has a timeline for every service more days. And we are issued a plan for Srinagar- so that students will come For kind attention of our readers! expecting snow and rainfall Jammu National highway. Minister for Education to know in advance when in valley with in upcoming Keeping in view the Naeem Akhtar today asked his/her case will be J&K Assembly Secretriat and Information Department 24 hours" MeT officials condition of road especially, the Board of School disposed. He said re- have not provided us the requisite security passes for said, adding that "upper between Udhampur - Education (BOSE) to invest evaluation of answer papers covering the proceedings of J&K Legislature for the reaches of valley may Ramsoo, only one way in technology up-gradation should be strictly completed reasons best known to them. Thus, we are not publishing witness heavy snow, while movement of heavy vehicles of its entire infrastructure to within 40 days and similar the first hand account of entire news/proceedings of J&K moderate to low in plains". is possible and feasible on meets the expectations of timeline should be fixed for Assembly and J&K Legislative Council. However, we are Officials told that, the snow and timely declaration of and parents come to know Srinagar-Jammu National students and public migration and other presenting the news stories based on proceedings from and rainfall might affect results of class 10 in about the schemes like Highway. In a meeting with BOSE services. He asked the Agencies. We regret for it. visibility, but will improve Kashmir division. The Merit-cum-Means In view of the above and Chairman, State Project officials to make use of -Editor and help in regaining the keeping in view the safety of Director SSA & RMSA and technology and students Minister asked them to Scholarship Scheme and normal temperature. the commuters and subject Director Education Jammu should get most of his/her declare the Class 12 results National Talent Search Kashmir valley witnessed to fair weather and good here, the Minister asked the work done through the also within 10 days. exam. He also desired to Assembly admits resolutions on chilling fall of night condition of road the BOSE officials to start text Board website. He directed Regarding special start coaching programme temperature and freezing of following traffic plan shall services for examination the officials to switch over scholarship schemes the for competitive structured dialogue, pellet-gun ban' water bodies including be observed on Srinagar - results, so that every to online mode as soon as Minister suggested that the examinations at all district SRINAGAR, JAN 15 inform you that the speaker drinking water taps and Jammu NHW tomorrow individual student will be possible. BOSE should undertake headquarters. has admitted your three supply lines were frosted on16.01.2017. informed of his/her result The Minister lauded the massive publicity campaign The Minister also passed Jammu and Kashmir State resolutions." added problems to public. Movement P2 through SMS. He also officials for smooth conduct so that deserving students on the directions P2 Legislative Assembly Tarigami's first resolution Speaker on Sunday that has been admitted by Jawans taking to social media admitted three resolutions LA is Constituting of Navjot Sidhu joins Congress; moved by senior CPI (M) Commission of Inquiry could be punished: Army Chief leader and MLA Kulgam, headed by retired Supreme 4 more candidates announced Mohammad Yousuf Court (SC) judge to probe "If any jawan has any Tarigami. the recent civilian killings Amrinder to fight Badal, Sidhu from Amritsar East and Pargat from Jalandhar Cant grievance, he has been The letter under no in the Valley. provided with the proper LA/344, dated, 15, 01, 2017 The second resolution is wife is the sitting MLA right forum to resolve his issue sent by Additional initiating a process of now. and maintain a balance. If Secretary, Naseem Jan to structured dialogue with all Former Olympian Pargat you are not satisfied with the Tarigami, reads, "In term of stakeholders to find out Singh will fight from his action, then you can contact Rule 179 of the Rules of solution to the Kashmir own segment Jalandhar me directly," Gen Rawat procedure and conduct of issue while the third Cant. These announcements said. Business in the Jammu and resolution admitted by LA will be made soon as "Aapne jo karwai ki hai Kashmir Legislative is use of pellet guns by January 18 is the last date aap iske P2 Assembly. I am directed to security P2 for filing of nominations in Punjab. Earlier today, Sidhu met JKP turns large force to NL CORRESPONDENT against India, "we want to Congress vice-president NEW DELHI, JAN 15 restore peace on the Line of Rahul Gandhi at the latter's Control". "But we will not multifarious duties: DGP NL CORRESPONDENT Punjab Congress chief residence after which the Army Chief Gen Bipin hesitate from giving a fitting NEW DELHI, JAN 15 Amarinder Singh will file party issued a statement Rawat on Sunday said reply in case of any his nomination from Lambi welcoming the former jawans who take to social ceasefire violation," he NL CORRESPONDENT capacity building of the especially in the far-off The Congress on Sunday against Chief Minister cricketer into its fold. media to express their asserted. JAMMU TAWI, JAN 15 force in different fields. areas. shifted to top gear in poll- Parkash Singh Badal while Sidhu will mark his complaints could be The Army Chief was Under the progamme, DGP said that our cops are bound Punjab with former Ludhiana MP Ravneet Singh formal entry into the punished as their act lowers addressing the Army Day Dr. SP Vaid, the new DGP residential and office deployed in every corner of BJP stalwart Navjot Singh Bittu will take on Punjab Congress tomorrow at 11 am the morale of those guarding celebrations here, where he said that during the recent accommodations have been the state, who have to face Sidhu joining its ranks and Deputy Chief Minister at party headquarters in the frontiers of the country. awarded gallantry medals to years JK Police has turned a constructed in every district hostile weather conditions the party approving fielding Sukhbir Badal in Jalalabad. Delhi. He also said that despite soldiers who showed large force with multifarious of the State with the aim to and situations while of bigwigs to fight Badals in Sidhu will contest from He will address the media Pakistan's continuous extraordinary courage while duties and the organisation enhance living and working performing their duties and a the elections. Amritsar East where his in the P2 engagement in proxy war performing duty. has been focusing on conditions of the personnel, mega P2 China the 'outlier' on India's NSG membership: US Dim prospectus of UN Secy

NL CORRESPONDENT India is ready and India outlier that needs to be Secretary (of State), Gen to get involved in J&K WASHINGTON, JAN 15 should be brought into the addressed and that is China. (National Security Advisor), NSG," she said. As we move through all the Ambassador (Susan) Rice JAMMU TAWI, JAN 15 (KIP) Guterres, the new UN chief The outgoing Obama "We worked very closely other elements of the NSG and down the line this has had described these Administration has lashed with India to support India's membership, I think, we're been an area of intense effort The UN is trying to take resolutions. out at China for blocking application into the NSG, but on a good path forward," by this administration," fresh interest in the In the context of 1994 India from becoming a we also recognise that there Biswal said. Biswal said. settlement of the Kashmir Indian Parliament resolution member of the Nuclear continue to be some So what remains is to be While India not becoming issue. Will it succeed? and the Pakistan sponsored Suppliers Group by concerns, some reservations able to have a very clear a NSG member is Chance of its success is proxy war against India and describing the Communist that some of the members of understanding on what is the disappointing, Biswal said limited because much water Jammu and Kashmir since giant as an "outlier" in its the NSG have expressed that basis of China's reservations the Obama Administration is has flowed down the river 1988 have completely The US statement comes a taken on the basis of effort to bring New Delhi on need to be worked through," and to try to work through "very very gratified to see Jehlum since 1948 when the changed the situation where week ahead of the Obama consensus. board the elite grouping. she said. those. So that will be India's entry into the Missile UN adopted a number of the relevance of the UN Administration passing on "The (US) President "Clearly there is one "We believe we have something that would move Technology Control Regime resolutions on Kashmir. resolutions are obsolete. the baton to the Trump (Barack Obama) has been outlier that needs to be made substantial progress on on to the next administration (MTCR)". With the passage of time Still the new United Administration. Officials say very clear and unequivocal addressed and that is China," that and as we hand the to carry forward, she said in China is advocating a two- and the rise of new political Nations Secretary General Nisha Desai Biswal, it is because of the Chinese that he believes that India baton over to the next response to a question. step "non-discriminatory" resistance that India could has met the criteria for NSG and security scenario those Antonio Guterres does not Assistant Secretary of State administration the path "But this is something that approach for admission of resolutions are obsolete as lack interest in resolving the for South and Central Asia, not become a member of and that the United States forward will be found for the President himself has countries who have not predecessors of Antonio Kashmir P2 told PTI in an interview. NSG, where all decisions are supports India's entry that that. Clearly there is one personally engaged on, the signed P2 2 CITY the northlines Jammu | Monday | Jan | 16 | 2017

Cashless economy yet a distant dream in state Valley back to normal after two-day shutdown

JAMMU, JAN 15 installed PoS machines to did not get their money The system needs to be SRINAGAR, JAN 15 make it convenient for their back following a failed reviewed, as it is a matter of The Centre’s aim of customers to pay the bills, transaction come again to hard-earned money of the Normal life was restored cashless economy appears but unfortunately poor get out bank statement to common man,” he added. today after two days of to be a distant dream in connectivity has become a get the money reimbursed,” The banks and the shutdown across the Valley. Jammu and Kashmir as big hurdle to make Jammu he added. shopkeepers blame the All shops and business poor connectivity leads to and Kashmir a cashless “I made a payment of Rs network providers for the establishments were open failed transactions on PoS economy. 1,500 at a petrol pump in failed transactions, but both and traffic plied normally machines and many banks “Most of the people want to Jammu, but the transaction feel helpless when here and in other major remain offline for hours pay with their debit/credit failed and I paid it in cash. customers face hardships. towns of the Valley today. together. cards and the process is But later I received a “Before pushing for the The full-day relaxation after Post-demonetisation, very simple and convenient message that the amount cashless economy, the two days of shutdown everyone tried to use plastic unless the network goes has been deducted from my government needs to jointly called by the currency to make payments down suddenly,” said account,” said Sumit upgrade the networks of the separatists was given as per at maximum points but with Ramesh Sharma, cashier at Mahajan, a government banks. Many banks remain the fortnightly protest a fear of losing money, as a leading grocery store in employee. offline throughout the day calendar that concluded The separatists had scaled months of unrest. Farooq and Mohammad they were not so familiar Jammu. “The bank seeking a written because of poor today. down the shutdown to two In the fortnightly calendar, Yasin Malik, on Saturday with the system. “At least three or four complaint forwarded the connectivity and people Meanwhile, the separatists days a week in the past which starts tomorrow and night, called for shutdown Most of the business people had to pay in cash complaint letter to their have to face problems,” said issued a fresh fortnightly month, when they first ends on January 31, the only on Fridays. They have establishments, including after trying twice with the head office and told me to Satish Gupta, a calendar scaling down the issued a fortnightly calendar separatist leaders, Syed Ali also called for a protest small entrepreneurs, have card and some of them who wait for at least 10 days. businessman. shutdown to once a week. on December 15 after five Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar shutdown on Republic Day. DeMo: Cong to protest in front of RBI office Siachen brave-heart ‘Dangal’ girl dreams of JAMMU, JAN 15 which was attended by all ‘adverse’ impacts of situation besides the ‘anti- safe society for women senior leaders, office- demonetisation over the democratic’ style of awarded Sena Medal The Congress will hold a bearers of PCC, economy of the country functioning of the Modi JAMMU, JAN 15 to learn how to wrestle for dharna in front of the MLAs/MLCs and districts and hardships being faced government. He also NL CORRESPONDENT here. our own safety!” she said in Reserve Bank of India presidents and members by the common people . lashed out at the BJP for NEW DELHI, JAN 15 A resident of village Listening to a 15-year-old, an interview. (RBI), Jammu, on January of the executive The Congress has decided trying to distort the Betadur in Dharwad district speaking about women The young girl, who hails 18 as a part of its committee. to aggressively carry on history and mislead the Siachen brave-heart Lance of Karnataka, the Madras empowerment while from Jammu, seemingly Naik Hanamanthappa maintaining a poised finds the notion absurd and nationwide protest over The meeting discussed a the campaign to educate nation about the regiment soldier was pulled Koppad, who survived demeanour, is bound to grab even questions the current the issue of series of programmes as the masses about the contributions of the out alive from under 30 ft of miraculously for six days ice-and-snow debris where people’s attention. situation of society, which is demonetisation. per the AICC schedule fallout of demonetisation Congress and its stalwarts. under a huge ice-and-snow he lay buried for six days on That is exactly what not that safe for women, as A meeting of the executive over the issue of and the failure of the Modi The recent incident of debris after an avalanche hit the unforgiving Siachen happened, when ‘Dangal’ she asks, “Why can’t we just committee of the J&K demonetisation following government to explain the replacing the photograph his post before losing life to glacier. starlet Zaira Wasim spoke her educate them?” A student of Pradesh Congress the national convention of claims made in this of Mahatma Gandhi from multiple organ failure, was The Lance Naik was mind out, on what was Class X, she dreams of Committee (JKPCC) was senior leaders of the party regard. the khadi campaign by the troubling her these days. building a society “which is today awarded the Sena flown to Delhi's Army “I recently heard in an safe for girls to live and held here today under the from all over the country Imran Kidwai briefed the photograph of Narendra Medal here. Referral and Research interview that girls should where they are happy”. chairmanship of PCC chief held at New Delhi on meeting about the detailed Modi and other ‘insulting’ The doughty soldier's Hospital for treatment GA Mir while AICC January 11, in which AICC programmes chalked out comments by some BJP learn wrestling for their own In spite of a huge fan wife Mahadevi Ashok where he died on February safety. This is very sad. This following after her stint in the senior leader Imran vice-president Rahul by the AICC and asked leaders was strongly Bilebal received the medal 11 due to multiple organ Kidwai was the chief Gandhi briefed the the state unit to highlight condemned by the means we are living in such sports biopic, Zaira feels she from Army Chief Gen Bipin failure, after waging a grim an environment and among cannot be someone’s role guest at the meeting participants about the the various aspects of the members. Rawat at Army Day parade battle for life for nine days. such people where we need model. those killed in unrest to ensure new text books are published and distributed discussions to admit specific non-NPT member. FROM PAGE 1 without any delay. He expressed satisfaction at the exercise China's stand for non-discriminatory criteria is regarded for revamping of curriculum and said that more efforts are significant as Pakistan, a close ally of Beijing too has JK shivers; more rains, Highly placed sources said the BJP ministers in the to be needed to plug any loopholes. The Minister said that applied for the NSG membership along with India. -PTI coalition government tried to get the language of the the syllabus for various classes should be updated so as to political resolution modified with the paragraphs from the make them in tune with job needs and to introduce and Dim prospectus of UN Secy snow in next 24 hours political resolution to oppose compensation to the stone- strengthen vocational subjects. throwers families but they could not succeed. Gen to get involved in J&K The political resolution was endorsed by the working of HMVs (excluding Trailers and multi-axle vehicles) committee after it was seconded by Industry Minister Assembly admits resolutions on including of Convoys of Army, BSF, CRPF etc. shall be Chander Prakash Ganga. structured dialogue, pellet-gun ban' issue but has not been able to speak with leaders of India allowed from Srinagar towards Jammu side in a regulated and Pakistan since he assumed office as the world body's manner. Movement of all such type of vehicles shall be forces to meet any law and order situation be banned. chief this month, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric allowed from Levdora, Qazigund from 0800 hours upto Navjot Sidhu joins Congress; 4 (KNS) rejected the assertion when asked during the daily press 1300 hours only. more candidates announced briefing yesterday that no efforts are being made by the No movement of HMVs including that of convoys of Army, former Portuguese Prime Minister to resolve the Kashmir BSF, and CRPF etc. shall be allowed from Jammu towards Jawans taking to social media issue while he has taken much interest in the resolution of Srinagar side on 16.01.2017 under any circumstances. presence of state Congress in charge Asha Kumari. Kumari could be punished: Army Chief the situation in Cyprus. Dujarric said that while Guterres, However, in order to facilitate the passengers, movement of said Sidhu met Gandhi today as Gandhi will be away to who took charge on January 1, has had a number of contacts LMVs and light passenger vehicles shall be allowed both Uttarakhand for an election tour tomorrow. with government leaders around the world, he has not been liye apradhjanak hain, aur saza ke haqdaar ho sakte hain ways. As such movement of all such vehicles (excluding "Navjot Sidhu will formally address the press tomorrow. I able yet to speak to every leader that he would like to speak (You are violating rules by your act and you could be buses and Tempo Travellers) shall be allowed from will be there. We have decided not to disturb Punjab to. It is not yet clear whether Guterres plans to visit India punished for that)," he said, referring to instances of jawans Nagrota, Jammu towards Srinagar side from 0500 hours up Congress chief Amarinder Singh who is now canvassing in and Pakistan for the purpose of having detailed discussion taking to social media to air their grievances. to 1400 hours and at Udhampur up to 1530 hours only. Punjab," Asha Kumari told. on the Kashmir issue or he may seek opinion from the two "It (airing of grievances on social media) has (negative) However, the movement of vehicles bound for Doda and Sidhu didn't want to join before Makar Sankranti as he countries through their representatives to the UN. Kishtwar only shall be allowed at Nagrota up to 1500 hours believes in stars, which were unsettled pre -Lohri. Sidhu's impact on the brave jawans who are serving the country and at Udhampur up to 1630 hours. Further, movement of wife along with ex-Akali Pargat Singh had joined the along the border," he said. all types of LMVs and passenger vehicles from Srinagar Congress on November 28. On the terror menace, he said that in the last few months of JKP turns large force to towards Jammu side shall be allowed at Levdora, Qazigund Sidhu had resigned from the BJP in September 2016. 2016, the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir turned from 0800 hours up to 1500 hours only. Strict Sidhu, who had represented Amritsar in the Lok Sabha very volatile. "Be it LAC (Line of Actual Control) or LOC multifarious duties: DGP implementation of cut off timings shall be ensured for between 2004 and 2014, had accused the BJP of using him (Line of Control), we will take the appropriate action and as a "decorative piece" and trying to keep him out of our soldiers are doing a commendable job at all fronts," he hassle free movement of traffic on NHW. construction programme was undertaken for the capacity Punjab. said. -PTI Commuters intending to travel between Srinagar and building of the personnel across the State. Besides other After resigning from the BJP, Sidhu had also formed a new Jammu on 16.01.2017 are advised to check the weather and components like weaponry, mobility and networking, we political front in Punjab with India's former hockey captain road condition before starting their journey. China the 'outlier' on India's are enhancing the basic facilities for the Jawans and officers Pargat Singh and Punjab MLAs Simarjit Singh Bains and The administration claimed that all the districts in Kashmir so that they could deliver in a better way, he added. Balwant Singh Bains called "Aawaaz-e-Punjab". Valley and hilly districts in Jammu Region have constituted NSG membership: US Managing Director AK Choudhary and Executive Engineer control rooms in their respective areas to look after the Police Housing Corporation, who were with the DGP public grievances and meet out the weather related issues. Minister asks JK BOSE to go nuclear-Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in the NSG. briefed about the different features of building. It was As per the new stand announced by Beijing in November, it informed that the building would have a meeting hall and a BJP opposes ex-gratia to kin of hi-tech in working first wants to find a solution that is applicable to the computer lab, besides housing all branches of the district admission of all non-NPT members followed by office.

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NL Correspondent demonetization. A meeting Guest in the meeting which Sh. Rahul Gandhi besides besides the anti-democratic Jammu Tawi, Jan 15 of Executive Committee of was attended by all senior other top leaders including style of functioning of the JKPCC was held here today leaders, office bearers of former Prime Minister Dr. Modi. Govt. The PCC Chief Congress would hold a sit in under the chairman ship of PCC, MLAs/MLCs and Manmohan Singh briefed the G.A. Mir, Ex PCC- President "Dharna" in front of RBI PCC Chief G.A. Mir while Districts Presidents and participants about the Peerzada Mohd. Sayeed, Sr. Jammu on January 18, as AICC Senior leader Chief members of the Executive adverse impacts of Vice-President Sham Lal part of the nationwide Co-coordinator of J&K State Committee. The meeting demonetization over the Sharma, ClP Leader Rigzin protest over the issue of Sh. Imran Kidwai was Chief discussed the series of economy of country and Jora, Taj-Mohiuddin, Vice programmes as per the AICC hardships being faced by the Presidents Raman Bhalla, Schedule over the issue of common people. Imran G.M. Saroori, Haji Rasheed, NSF constitutes SKUAST-J unit demonetization, following Kidwai briefed the meeting Kanta Bhan, Former the national convention of about the detailed Ministers M.S. Niaz, MLAs, Jammu, Jan 15 senior leaders of the party programmes chalked out by MLCs, General Secretaries National Secular Forum (NSF) today constituted its unit from all over country held at AICC and asked the state and other senior leaders also wherein Akshaydeep Sharma was declared as its New Delhi on January 11, in unit to highlight the various attended and shared their president. which AICC Vice- President aspects of the situation views. In a meeting held here today wherein NSF state president, Dr Vikas Sharma discussed the various issues and demands of the students. Ex-gratia to stone pelters downright Vakil urges Govt to initiate On the occasion, Dr Sharma declared SKUAST-J unit and appointed Amanjeet Singh Sodhi as its chairman. Harminder Kour was appointed as senior vice-president. abuse to National sentiment: Harsh dialogue process in JK Tajeshwar Singh and Sneh Preet Kour were appointed as NL Correspondent initiation of dialogue with the joint vice-presidents. Sunish Sharma was appointed as supreme sacrifice while Jammu Tawi, Jan 15 separatist leadership and other stake holders general secretary. Vinayak Sharma and Arshi Sharma confronting worse Pak would proved disastrous for the stability of were appointed as secretaries. sponsored terror attacks Calling upon the Prime Minister Narendra peace and security in Jammu and Kashmir. Farah Muzammil Khan as organizing secretary, besides persistent heavy Modi to own the recently released report of Reiterating the urgency of initiating Himanshu Kamboj as Publicity Secretary, Naveen shelling and firing from across the border but the the team of concerned citizens of India unconditional dialogue in Jammu and Kamboj as press secretary, Akhilender Kumar as State government paid no headed by former foreign minister Kashmir, Vakil called for engaging all treasure while Ashish Bansal, Shreya Chrungoo, Elika heed to provide ex-gratia to Yashwant Sinha, Former Minister Abdul sections of the society in a credible and Verma, Lalit kalia , Deepak and others were elected the next of kin of martyrs Gani Vakil said Joint Separatist leadership meaningful political process for the members. which was no less than a has granted a golden opportunity to Central resolution of Kashmir issue. Others who spoke on the occasion include State general national sacrilege. Likewise, government by talking to Yashwant Sinha He reminded the Prime Minister of India of secretary Dr.Vikas Sharma and Working President several farmers and residents led team and relaxing the weekly protest his promise which he made time and again Sukhdev Singh. of forward hamlets had lost calendars. that from the basis of three principles which NL Correspondent regarding compensation and It is now for the Modi Government to cease are Jhamuriyat, Kashmiriyat and Insaaniyat Jammu Tawi, Jan 15 their loved ones, crops and Natrang stages play govt. jobs to the NOKs of livestock during the ongoing the opportunity by starting direct talks with Kashmir issue will be resolved but it is stone pelters who had waged the joint separatist leadership and other unfortunate that till now nothing like that Harsh Dev Singh Chairman border skirmishes but they war against the State in the stake holders in Jammu and Kashmir, Vakil has been witnessed. He stressed upon the 'Chheenk' JKNPP and Former Minister were deplorably denied valley. Harsh Dev Singh was compensation of any sort by said in a press statement. PM to keep his promise in order to make the Jammu, Jan 15 dubbed the recent Ex-Gratia speaking in a press the dispensation. He He warned that any attempt to delay in the State peaceful. 'Chheenk, a play in Hindi was featured in Natrang's to NOKs of militants and conference held here today. divulged that those sons of Sunday Theatre Series this week. The play has been stone pelters as downright Deploring the criminal soil who laid down their written by Dr Ram Kumar Verma and directed by Neeraj abuse to the National silence of the BJP over the lives during Amarnath Ji GPO organizes peace march Kant. It carried a deeper message which was presented sentiment. issue, Singh said that the land row had been under the thick layer of humour. The play 'Chheenk' Singh regretted that close on Saffron party had forgotten dishonoured and forgotten Even many school going very aptly caricatured those people whose wisdom in the heels of ex-gratia little angels have been its kernel philosophy and by the BJP partnered entrapped in superstitions. The story revolves around a announced in favour of next decimated to death by the once again proven that it government. middle-aged person who is so much taken in by myths of the kin of Burhan Wani's cruel hands of terrorism. The could swallow anything for Others who were present and superstitions that he even dreams of the same while brother Khalid muzaffar volunteers of G-PEACE remaining glued to power. during the occasion sleeping. Natrang actors who acted in the play included Wani an OGW of Hizbul Singh revealed that since last including Gagan Pratap comprising Senior Citizens, Shivam Singh, Meenakshi Bhagat, Rajat Salgotra and Mujahideen, the Chief couple of years several Singh Gen Secy Young Women and youth stressed Akshit Kaul The music was operated by Mihir Gujral Minister made yet another defence and security Panthers and Parshottam for peace, unity and and the lights were designed by Neeraj Kant. obnoxious announcement personnel had attained Parihar ,State Secy PTU. brotherhood across the globe on the cardinal principle, KPC for observing "Holocaust 'Peace is the Soul of KD demands CBI enquiry into Humanity and humanity is the way of life'. NL Correspondent Culminated at Maharaja Hari Day" as Black Day Rafiq Ahmad Jaral Jammu Tawi, Jan 15 Singh Park. While flagging NL Correspondent "seventh exodus" of KP Army Officer's death TehsildarBishnah who also Jammu Tawi, Jan 15 off the Peace March, community and to renew the Global Peace Organization joined hands in the flag off NL Correspondent Additional Deputy suicide by shooting herself with her (G-PEACE) Organized a ceremony said that though pledge of the community to Jammu Tawi, Jan 15 Commissioner Jammu Dr service pistol, on the intervening Peace March in Jammu. all religions preach peace Kashmiri Pandit Conference correct the misdoings towards Arun Manhas lauded 'the night of December 14-15, 2016. Hundreds of people holding and tranquility, yet a section (KPC) in its meeting decided to the community by tormentors role of the Organization for Kranti Dal appealed Prime Minister "Kumari belonged to Chamba area in the placards, Banners and of the people is spreading observe "Holocaust Day' on Jan as well as appraise the nation organizing such a noble Narendra Modi to conduct CBI Himachal Pradesh and posted in 259 flags portraying the message violence thereby taking 19, 2017 as "Black Day" by about the dangers posed to its event and termed its enquiry of Major Anita's death so that field supply depot here." Sharma said of peace gathered in the Rani hostage to the millions of wear black badges, switching unity and integrity. KPC chief volunteers as Ambassadors truth come out and those who are that as per deceased mother Nirmla Park and led a Peace March peace loving people. Gohar off lights and holding corner appealed every KP of peace'. meetings. Kundan Kashmiri organizations and his responsible for her death will be Kumari, Major Anita had exposed her which was flagged off by Speaking on the occasion, Hafeez Fanialso present and KPC Chief appealed whole KP supporters spread all through punished. Addressing the media senior officers for involving in 40 Additional Deputy President of the G-PEACE, said that Almighty God Biradari to wear black badges the globe to express their persons here today, Kranti Dal, state lakh rupees chicken scandal of Army Commissioner Jammu Dr Advocate Shiekh Altaf, created us the supreme and switch off the lights of their resentment by different non- president Pritam Sharma Pritam supply in which Court of Enquiry is Arun Manhas. Commencing stressed on the unity and creature to serve his fellow respective residences and violent ways as a mark of Sharma said that Major Anita Sharma going on. Secondly a Major rank from Rani Park, the March love for all and said that the beings and other naïve business establishment from 6 protest to mobilize public death was not a suicide its a murder officer was with her daughter in the passed through Purani Violence has eclipsed this creatures. While concluding PM, 7 PM to draw the attention opinion against the anti- and even her mother Nirmla Kumari night of death which creates more Mandi, City Chowk, Kanak Planet as a whole. Our the Peace March, Adv MS of political masters of the nationalist forces. Other KPC also demanded CBI enquiry and doubt. She dead during the night of Mandi, RajinderBazzar, homes, schools, religious Mir presented the vote of nation towards KP problems as leaders who expressed their appealed Prime Minister, Defence November 14, 2016 but army Residency Road and places etc are all at the peril. thanks to the participants. well as condemn the atrocities views were Sr. vice president Minister, Home Minister and Chief disclosed on November 15th night, and nefarious designs of anti- Tej Pandita, vice president Minister Mehbooba Mufti to conduct what was the reason behind it. One national elements. He said this MKRaina and M.L.Raina, CBI enquiry of her daughter. Pritam more thing is that there is cutting hair day is observed every year with organizing secy KPC, Susheel ji Sharma said according to police where shoot near the ear, it means great solemnity throughout the Bhat, Secy. KPC R.L. Raina, report, Indian Army Major Anita someone taken Major Anita into world to commemorate the organizer KPC Rinku Dhar. Kumari, 36, allegedly committed Hospital. BJP's "Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas" confined to only Valley Migrants: Chuni

to Valley migrants and some BJP leaders are trying recently again, it has to weaken our movement awarded another 2100 jobs and they are not letting any package for them. They are chance to miss for exploiting getting monthly cash relief us as they have been doing it of Rs 10, 000 per family, free from the day they are in ration, free electricity, free power. shelter, free health care On the occasion Naritya facilities, interest free loans, Shree D. Sanam Datta; a NL Correspondent future", it was stated by once the election was over. income tax exemption, renowned classical dancer Jammu Tawi, Jan 15 Rajiv Chuni, chairman, S O During elections, BJP made reservation, free school was honoured by the S. O. S. education to higher S International- an tall claims of resolving all International. "No goal is impossible and education and other organization for PoK issues pertaining to PoK Others who were present on no one can exploit us if we facilities. Contrary to this, Displaced persons in a rally refugees but it has shown a the occasion included Prof J stand united. It gives me PoK refugees are getting organized here today. quite slavish face by S Mangal, Prof N N Sharma, immense pleasure that our While addressing the rally, ignoring us everywhere. BJP nothing. One hand every Roshan Lal all vice- people are getting united into Rajiv Chuni said that it is sad led Government has kept comfort is being provided to chairman, VK Datta, the organization due to that BJP who gave the slogan discriminatory approach one community and other Tarvinder Singh, Roshan which political parties, of "Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas" while dealing with PoK hand keeping step motherly Malhotra, Sat Paul Lakha all Government have become is confined to the "Vikas refugees. The magnitude of treatment to another secretaries, Gurmeet Singh upset and frightened and the (Development)" of only discrimination can be community. Is it called Isher, OP Khajuria, Ashwani days are not far when they all Valley migrants. BJP's gauged by the fact that "Sabka Vikas" or only Bakshi, Sanjay Kohli, OP will bow before us if keep slogan now seems a farce as earlier, Government has Kashmir's "Vikas"? he Sudan and Virinder this momentum of unity in it has duped PoK refugees given a package of 6000 jobs asked. Chuni stated that Khajuria. 4 HILL DISTRICT the northlines Jammu | Monday | January 16 | 2017 Awareness camp on road safety organized MVD organises valedictory function them about the consequences of the NL Correspondent SOS Narwal got the first Similarly, in group A, Sufria of Presentation Convent violations of the these rules and the Jammu Tawi, Jan 15 prize as best contingent for Bhagat of Class 5th of Holy were awarded 1st, 2nd and resultant loss of precious lives in the Walkathon while second and Cross Convent School RS 3rd prize respectively. avoidable mishaps. Motor Vehicles Department third prize was awarded to Pura, Jammu, Monika Chib Meanwhile, in Group C, While lamenting that in the world the (MVD) today organized Project Coordinator Don valedictory function to mark of Class 4th of Holy Cross Vanshika Jamwal of Class number of lives lost in mishaps is more Bosco Technology Society the conclusion of 28th Road Convent School and 11th of Presentation Convent than that of the loss of lives due to the Gangyal, Jammu, Girls & Safety Week-2017. Anamika of Class 1st of Gandhi Nagar, Kritui Gupta diseases. He exhorted that merely by Boys 2nd Batallion, Jammu During the programme, the Holy Convent School were of Class 9th of Presentation the warning of passengers to the erring and Holy Cross Convent participants who excelled in awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd Convent Gandhi Nagar and driver could save upto 30 % of the School Jammu respectively. different events organized prizes respectively. In group Naveen Kumar of Class 10th mishaps. Under Cyclothon category, during the weeklong B, Sanvi Gupta of Class 6th of Army Public School were Underlining the importance of such celebrations were felicitated. the participants were already of Presentation Convent awarded 1st, 2nd and camps he said that the number of Pertinently, MVD organized awarded six bicycles by Gandhi Nagar, Vrinda 3rdprize respectively. mishaps and the loss of lives in them a series of events like means of draw of lots on the Basotra of Class 7th of Besides, 6 consolation prizes could be decreased only by bringing walkathon, medical same day; however, Master Jodhamal Public School and were awarded to other awareness among the public. awareness camps, cyclothon, Shaurya and Vidhya Sagar Supanaya Singh of Class 7th participants. Informing that in the NH44 stretch blood donation camps, were also awarded for being between Patnitop to Jawahar Tunnel painting and slogan youngest and oldest Driver injured in road accident most of the mishaps take place, he competitions and road safety participant respectively. NL Correspondent The proceedings were presided by the Srinagar, Jan 15 exhorted the drivers particularly checking campaigns during For painting competition in RAMBAN, Jan 14 Assistant Regional Transport Officer, A Truck driver got injured after his truck skidded off the driving in this area to behave more the weeklong celebrations. the senior group, Sahil Raina Shammi Kumar in presence of Naib- road in Kulgam area of South Kashmir.A Truck bearing responsibly. The valedictory function was of Govt MAM College As part of the ongoing 28 th Road Tehsildar,Batote, Saifullah Shah, registration number JK02AG-8461 driven by Miskeen Ali At last Naib-Tehsildar urged that more Jammu, Ruchika Chaudhary safety Week, one day awareness camp Inspector, Gurmeet Singh and Sub- chaired by Minister of State son of Abdul Gani resident of Dangsal Jammu skidded off was organised by the Motor Vehicles Inspector, Rohit Kumar. During the such awareness camps on the same for Transport (Independent of Parade College Jammu the road at Gasipora in the jurisdiction of Police Post Department (MVD) in collaboration camp the ARTO, Shammi while issue involving larger public and their Charge), Sunil Sharma who and Sonika Raksal of D B Mirbazar, Kulgam, resulting in injuries to the driver. The with then Traffic Police, local police enlightening the drivers, cleaners and representatives should be organised in gave away trophies and Tech Trikuta Nagar were injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. Kulgam and the administration at Government local residents regarding the Traffic an open spacious place beside the commendation certificates to awarded 1st, 2nd and police has registered a case in this regard. Middle School, Batote today. Rules and Motor Vehicles he educated NH44 in Batote. the participants of the event. 3rdprize respectively. 3 houses damaged in fire MVD holds Srinagar, Jan 15 RR celebrates Army Day Three residential houses were damaged in two fire incidents in Ganderbal and Baramulla.Fire broke out in the residential painting, debate competition NL Correspondent house of Tauseef Ahmad Tantray resident of Babagund in the Jammu Tawi, Jan 15 jurisdiction of Police Station Kheerbawani Ganderbal, NL Correspondent Indrabi of Chinab Valley road safety measures for Doda, Jan 15 resulting in damage to the house. Fire was brought under Public School Doda were averting road accidents and Army Day was celebrated control by fire tenders.In another incident, fire broke out in awarded 2nd and 3rd prize loss of precious life. He also with great fervour and As part of ongoing the residential house of Mukhtar Mughal resident of Kundi respectively. Among the appealed the people enthusiasm by the Rashtriya celebration of 28th Road Burjala Kamalkote in the jurisdiction of Police Station Uri students who participated in particularly drivers to avoid Rifles Battalions at Talwara, Safety Week-2017, a Baramulla. The fire also engulfed a nearby residential house the debate competition, rash driving, overloading, Kalal, Kalakot, Jhangar painting competition was of Gulzar Mughal, resulting in damage to both the houses. Dheeraj Rakwal of Shaheen Gool, Bagga and Samote organized by Motor Vehicles drunken driving etc to Fire was brought under control by fire tenders.However, no Public HSS Doda, Sofiya reduce the number of under the aegis of Rashtriya Department today at Boys Rifles Force Headquarters loss of life or injury was reported in these fire incidents. Ashraf and Amaan Batt of accidents. Commanding Higher Secondary School based at Reasi. Army Day is Chinab Valley Public School Officer 10 RR Atul Vikram MLA lays foundation of Lamberi-Plassi road Doda. A large number of celebrated every year on 15 Doda were adjudged as 1st, Singh, Principal HSS Boys students from different January to mark the taking Jammu, Jan 15 2nd and 3rd respectively. Doda Tanveer Ahmed, schools of the district over of command of Indian The general populace were showed keen interest in To address the long pending demands of locals, BJP MLA ADC Mohammad Hanief participated in the ARTO Zubair Ahmed, DySP Army by Field Marshal K M thrilled to have a glance at joining security forces as a Ravinder Raina on Sunday laid foundation stone of much Malik, who was chief guest competition with zeal and Traffic Aftab Bukhari, Cariappa as the first the different kinds of career. Speaking on the awaited Lamberi-Plassi Hill road. Addressing the gathering, enthusiasm and painted their on the occasion, stressed Cultural Officer Salah-ud- Commander-in-Chief of the weapons and military occasion, Randhir Singh of Raina said, "the road was sanctioned fifteen years back but views regarding the various upon the participants to din, AD planing Ranjeet Indian Army. To equipment. In the village Gagrote due to the repeated negligence of previous government the aspects of road safety. observe strict adherence to Kumar besides others were commemorate the event a recruitment awareness camp congratulated the army men road remained un-construct, resulting the masses were Momin Islami of Shaheen traffic rules and appease the present on the occasion. weapons display and various aspects of on the occasion and facing problems. He assured that he will not hesitate to take Public HSS Doda was public to brief others also on Later, trophies were recruitment awareness camp recruitment procedures for appreciated the efforts by the stern action against the corrupt and non performer. Speaking adjudged as winner whereas various road safety issues. distributed among the were organised for the enrollment in Army were Army towards career on the occasion Executive Engineer Shabir Ahmed Iqra Balwan of Shaheen ARTO emphasised upon the winners and participants by youths and locals of the conveyed to the youth. The awareness of the youth of the Choudhary said, "this road will benefits the large chunk of Public HSS Doda and Hamid need for adopting necessary the chief guest. Rajouri and Reasi District. youngsters in the area region. locals majority of them are Gujjars and Bakerwal. Samote deputation calls on FCS&CA Minister Zahoor inspects Stock Assistant Training Institute NL Correspondent NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi, Jan 15 Jammu Tawi, Jan 15

Reaffirming focus of Minister of State for Forest, government towards Environment, Animal & Sheep development of rural belts, Husbandry, Cooperative and Minister for Food, Civil Fisheries, Mir Zahoor Ahmad, today Supplies & Consumer inspected the Stock Assistant Training Affairs Choudhary Zulfkar Institute, at Belicharana here. Ali has said that the present Interacting with the trainers, Mir dispensation has released Zahoor exhorted upon them to aspirants so that they can deliver best and took stock of its functioning. government for rural belts decades, has now got Rs 76 200 crore. He added that services to the beneficiaries. He also Earlier, Principal of the Institute, M adequate funds during the optimally utilize the technical of the state, Zulfkar said crore under Central Road the government has already asked them to adopt technologically K Bhat, briefed the Minister about past 2 years for the knowhow and managerial skills that during 2014 election Fund (CRF), which is the released Rs 15 crore for learned in this training programme to advanced innovations to enhance the the activities and achievements of development of Darhal campaign, he briefed former biggest ever funding to any Samote Kewal Road, Rs 76 further sharp their skills and live stock production besides the organization. He informed that assembly segment Chief Minister Mufti road in the area. crore for Mirasi Morh- efficiency for better outcome. "Such extending requisite services to cattle training is being imparted to Stock Interacting with a Mohammad Sayeed about Elaborating on other Baglaykote -Kotranka road trainings should be organized on rearers at their door steps so as to Assistants in artificial insemination deputation from Phalni the importance of Anas achievements in the area, which will be alternate link regular basis so as to update the achieve self-sufficiency in milk, and other treatments besides poultry Samote area of Budhal, Canal project and after Zulfkar informed that the to connect the area, Rs 2.29 knowledge and expertise of existing mutton, dairy and poultry production. and dairy awareness. Choudhary Zulfkar Ali had taking over as Chief Government Medical crore for Rajouri -Darhal manpower in the department", he During his tour, Mir Zahoor visited Among others, Director AH Jammu a detailed review of their Minister, in his first public College, a dream project, road, Rs 1.23 crore for added. Chief Animal Husbandry Office and Dr S K Abrol, Joint Directors of issues pertaining to basic address at Kotranka he laid will soon come up in Mehra Kotdhara-Karhad road and The Minister directed the officers to Joint Director Farms and took stock Farms and Poultry besides other amenities besides taking foundation stone of this Rs Nagrota area for which Rs 1.7 crore for Kangar Gali work with utmost dedication and of the activities of these Units. He officers were present on the stock of development works 100 crore project. government has released Rs to Panihad road. provide quality training to the also inspected Feed Mill in the Farm occasion. being executed in their The Minister said that respective areas. Kotranka-Khawas road, Civil Defence Expressing satisfaction over lying in dilapidated liberal funding by the condition for the past many Organization meet held NL Correspondent to prepare themselves for MP, Legislators meet Jammu Tawi, Jan 15 facing any situation and stressed for further A meeting of senior wardens Chief Minister strengthening of this of Civil Defence organization in the state. He NL Correspondent their respective Organization Jammu was Jammu Tawi, Jan 15 stressed upon the need of constituencies into her held here today under the imparting necessary training notice. Chairmanship of Member to Civil Defence Wardens Member, Rajya Sabha, Parliament Shamsher Singh Those who met Mehbooba and Volunteers on regular Nazir Ahmad Laway Manhas. Mufti included MLA, basis in view of the called on the Chief Deputy Commissioner, Karnah, Raja Manzoor; importance of their role Minister, Mehbooba Mufti Simrandeep Singh and other MLA, Doda, Shakti Raj during emergency here today and apprised senior officers attended the Parihar; MLA, Pulwama, situations. her about several issues of meeting. Muhammad Khalil Bund Kulgam district. Deputy Commissioner On the occasion, Shamsher and former legislators Mr. Laway specifically highlighted the Singh distributed track suits Muhammad Dilawar Mir, demanded upgradation of achievements of the among100 volunteers. B. R. Kundal, Abdul 50 MVA grid station in organization registered Chief Warden, Paramjit the area to rationalise the Gaffar Sofi and Abdul during 2016. He appreciated Kumar, Deputy Chief electric load capacity in Razaq Zawoora. the working of Civil Warden, Vinod Malhotra, the area. The Chief Minister Defence Wardens and Divisional Warden, Santosh Several other legislators assured the legislators that Volunteers during Shri Magotra, Deputy Divisional also met the Chief their demands and Amarnath Ji Yatra duty 2016 Warden, R. Vijay Magotra Minister and brought concerns would be looked and during border shelling. and Post Warden Ranjit many of the into and appropriately Member Parliament asked Singh were present in the developmental issues of acted upon. the wardens and volunteers meeting. the northlines 5 STATE Jammu | Monday | January 16 | 2017 Demonstration camp on Save Water Campaign: 28th Road Safety Micro-Irrigation Systems held Minister flags off 'Big Jammu Run' JAMMU, JAN 14 A demonstration of various Micro-Irrigation equipments and Child artist of 'Dangal' movie fame Week concludes accessories covering Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation Systems Zaira Wasim, daughter of the soil KATHUA, JAN 15 was held at Krishi Bhawan Jammu for the technology who played the childhood role of dissemination among the concerned officers, technical staff Geeta Phogat, also insisted on the The 28th Road safety week, with the theme "Your and engineers of the department. Director Agriculture importance of saving water and Safety, Secures Your Family-Be Cautious on Road", Jammu, Ashok Kumar Malhotra, and other senior officers expressed her concern over the fact concluded here today. were present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, that using water injudiciously would During the week long campaign, various events Malhotra said that officers and field functionaries should be lead to a big crisis soon. including exhibitions, Nukkad Natak, symposium, well versed with the range of products, method of use and Pertinently, 'Big Jammu Run - Run medical checkup camps for commercial drivers, specifications of equipments required for small, marginal to save Water' was an initiative of workshop for drivers and helpers of school buses and big land holdings to install drip/sprinkler systems. The Communication & Capacity besides awareness programmes were held to impart NL Correspondent spread the message of saving water knowledge of the pumps, drippers, filters and other flow Development Unit (CCDU), awareness about driving etiquettes, road safety rules Jammu Tawi, Jan 15 in the society. We must take a pledge control devices required for various irrigation sources and Department of PHE, I&FC and and precautionary measures besides guidelines for today to conserve as much water as crops with cost benefits can be helpful for motivating and supported by Big 92.7 FM. obtaining various services and documents from the Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood we can and guide others to follow, training the farmers to adopt efficient and water saving Commissioner Secretary, PHE, department. Control Sham Lal Choudhary today he added. irrigation devices. He further said that installation of these I&FC Department Sanjeev Verma, The conclusion programme was organised at urged the people to assist the Minister of State for PHE, I&FC systems will increase the irrigated area along with IGP, Jammu Danesh Rana, Government Degree College, Kathua where Member government in its initiatives of Sayeed Farooq Ahmed Andrabi, in facilitation in water saving and fulfillment of the vision "Per Secretary, J&K State Sports Council Legislative Assembly, Rajiv Jasrotia was the chief saving water and keeping the water his address, said the government is Drop More Crop and "Har Khet Ko Paani" as envisaged Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, Chief guest. RTO Kathua Amarjeet Singh, ARTO Indu resources clean. taking one step after the other for Engineer, PHE Sushil Aima, Chief under recently launched Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Jamwal, Principal GDC Kathua Netar Singh, DC The Minster said this after flagging providing safe and clean drinking Engineer, I&FC Rajiv Gandotra, Yojana (PMKSY). The representatives of different Excise Rajesh Sharma, representatives of various off 5 km long 'Big Jammu Run - Run water to the people of the State. Chief Engineer, Ravi-Tawi Irrigation empanelled companies viz M/S Mahindra Agribusiness and transport unions and private schools, volunteers of Jain Irrigation Systems gave detailed lectures and to Save Water' from Gulshan Ground Many new Water Supply Schemes Complex H C Jerath, Executive NCC and NSS besides college students were present PowerPoint Presentations on these irrigation equipments and here this morning. are being established in rural and Director, CCDU Rajeev Malhotra during the programme. accessories for Sprinkler and Drip Irrigation. There was also The Minister exhorted the far-flung areas of the State at a and other officers of PHE, I&FC Speaking on the occasion, Rajiv Jasrotia hailed the a display of various pumps, filters, pipes, drippers, valves, participants of 'Big Jammu Run' to tremendous pace for the benefit of Department were also present on the nozzles etc required for various agricultural crops. become leaders of change and common masses, he added. occasion. efforts of Regional Transport Office for organizing informative campaigns with active involvement of youth during the event. He said that these activities CS felicitates meritorious students Rs 30300 fine imposed on violators should not be limited to a week but it must be ensured that every stakeholder follow traffic rules while being NL Correspondent them for a better future. He showered NL Correspondent on the road. Amarjeet Singh briefed about various Jammu Tawi, Jan 15 mandatory declaration as have been duly verified and Samba, Jan 15 special praise for the girl students, who required under Packages authenticated by the Legal events held during the week long campaign and added outshined the boys with their outstanding Commodities rules and Metrology Department and that various reforms had been under taken by the A team of Legal Metrology The Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha performance in the 10th and 12th class declaring misleading ensure that Maximum department in which online registration of vehicles has Department comprising (DBPS), Jammu organized an impressive exams and said that this is the indication of information on the Retail Price (MRP),Date of started while issuance of Driving License shall be made Assistant Controller Ajay function here today to felicitate the a vibrant and prosperous future generation. Packages. After going packing(PKD), Net online by next month. Verma and Inspector meritorious students, who excelled in the He also asked the meritorious students to through the correspondence Contents and complete Later, prizes and certificates were distributed among Narinder Makhnotra academic and other co-curricular activities help the fellow students to do well in their with the Company address of the the participants who participated in the week long conducted inspection of during the year 2016. Chief Secretary, B R career. Prof. R.D. Sharma also lauded the Representative and on the Manufacturer/Packer and activities. various business Sharma was chief guest while MLA Rajesh rich contribution of the Sabha in the assurance of the Company Customer care Number establishments at Diani, Gupta and Vice-Chancellor, University of philanthropic initiatives to uplift the poor that it won't repeat the same have been declared on the Snow clearance Samba, Vijaypur, Bari Jammu, Prof R D Sharma were guests of sections of the society. Honoring the fault in future, the case was Commodities to be sold in Brahmana and adjoining honor on the occasion. President DBPS, Ved students is a big encouragement for them to compounded by imposing package form as per the areas and booked the preparedness reviewed Prakash Sharma presided over the function. achieve more milestones in life. MLA the penalty of Rs 20,000. Legal Metrology packages defaulters. The team As many as 229 students from across the Rajesh Gupta highlighted the long and rich Besides this, the Department commodities Rules . The PULWAMA, JAN 14 inspected various business Jammu division who secured positions at the history of Dogra Brahman Pratinidh Sabha directed all the traders to use Department has also warned Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Muneer-ul-Islam, today establishments including State Board and CBSE exams and brought and said that the Sabha has been doing only those Weights and the unscrupulous traders to chaired a meeting to review snow clearance preparedness petrol pumps, general store, laurels for the State were honored. Master yeoman's job since past 150 years. Pt Ved Measures and weighing and desist away from using in the district in view of more snowfall forecast in the sweet shops, Karyana shops Gaurav Sharma from Gurukul Katra, who Prakash Sharma also spoke on the occasion Measuring Instruments for unfair trade and anti Valley. Engineers of R&B, PMGSY, Mechanical and provisional stores for business transactions which Consumers practices. Department, Executive Officer Municipal Committee and has unique achievement of securing three and highlighted the activities of the Sabha. their compliance with regard national level gold medals in different He said the Sabha felicitates the meritorious to different provisions of other concerned attended the meeting. The meeting competitions, was also among those students every year to encourage their J&K Standard of Weights discussed in detail measures to be taken in case of further honored. The Chief Secretary and other achievements. Earlier, the Sabha also and Measures Enforcement Notice snowfall, so that main roads and other link roads can be dignitaries presented mementoes and honored the dignitaries by offering them Act 2011(Amended) and I, Jayani Nath W/o Baidhar Nath R/o cleared of snow at an earliest. The DC said that there is certificates of merits to the outstanding Dogra Turbans and shawls as a mark of Packages Commodities Jantuali Hatapur, Bansada Bhadrak, need of effective coordination among all the concerned students. Speaking on the occasion, the respect. Prominent among those present on Rules. A penalty of Rs Odisha, going for the correction of my Departments for effective implementation of the master Chief Secretary complimented the DBPS for the occasion included, Commissioner, JMC, 30300 was imposed on the name which has been wrongly written plan for snow clearance. He directed the officers to remain as Menu Nath instead of Jayani Nath its endeavor to encourage the students for Dr Manmohan Singh, Managing Director, erring trader's for violation available to people for early redressal of public grievances on the attendance cum Identity card their achievements and said that the J&K Medical Supplies Corporation, Dr and stay at Headquarters for better coordination in dealing of the prescribed norms. The which was issued by concerned initiative will go a long way in inspiring Yashpal Sharma, senior BJP leader Chander department booked a authority i.e Chenab Textile Mills, with snow clearance operations. more students to excel in their career. He Mohan Sharma, functionaries of the DBPS Mumbai based Company at Kathua (J&K). Objection, if any, also congratulated the students and their and other social organizations, hundreds of Bari Brahmana for selling may be conveyed to concerned In the court of LD. District mobile authority within 7 days from the publication of this notice. parents for their achievements and wished prominent citizens, parents and students. the aluminum foil without magistrate, Kathua In the court of Judicial Magistrate In the court of Chief Judicial In the court of LD District Mobile Present: Sh.Munish Kumar Manhas Deepak Gupta, S/o Sh. Harbans Lal Gupta & Smt. Bandhana Gupta, Magistrate (Traffic) Kathua R/o Ward No.17 Durga Colony, Tehsil and District, Kathua (J&K) 1st Class (Addl. Munsiff), Samba Magistrate, Samba Present: Munish. K. Manhas Present : Junaid I. Mir Present : Deepak Sethi (Petitoner) v/s Ravi Kumar, S/o Sh. Yog Raj, R/o Dakhnaka Tehsil and Distt. Kathua Jagdish Raj Jangral S/o Dyal Singh r/o Vill. Keara Wali,Tehsil Anu Devi W/o Sunil Kumar R/o Arazi Samba Tehsil & District Chief Executive Officer, (Register of Births & Deaths), Municipal Ramgarh A/P W.No.5, H.No.45, Vijaypur Tehsil Vijaypur Distt. v/s Samba . Council Kathua Samba. Chief Medical Officer, Kathu. (Respondent) V/S In the matter of:- V/S Petition u/s 13(3) of the Respondent of Births and Deaths Act, INCHARGE Police Station, Ramgarh INCHARGE Police Station Samba An application U/s 13(3) Registration of Birth/Death Act, seeking seeking Direction to the enter the birth particulars of petitioner's son In the matter of Application U/S 13 (3) of Registration of birth/death Act, seeking direction to Chief Medical Officer, Kathua, to enter the Birth Sanyam Application for Registration of birth/death of:- directions to INCHARGE Police Station, Samba to enter the birth particulars of the of the Petitioner's Daughter namely Ridhika Manik Singh Jangral(male) D.O.B.24-05-1998 at home particular of applicant's children. Sharma, whose date of birth is 1.10.2012 born at home Dhaknaka, Notice Whereas the petitioner has filled the above titled petition in this court Meenakshi Jangral(female) D.O.B.13-07-2001 at home Kathua Teh. & Dist. Kathua. Mansi Jangral(female) D.O.B.13-07-2001 at home PROCLAMATION for issuing Direction to the respondent registration of Birth Father's Name: Jagdish Raj Jangral Whereas applicant has filed the above titled application in this court Notice to Public At Large particulars of the petitioner's son namely. Sanyam, S/o Sh. Deepal Mother's Name: Smt.Asha Jangral for issuing direction to INCHARGE Police Station, Samba regarding Whereas the applicant filled above titled application before this court Gupta & Smt. Bandhana Gupta. R/o Ward no. 17 Durga Colony, registration of birth particulars of applicant's children namely Neeraj for issuing direction to Chief Medical Officer, Kathua, regarding Tehsil and District, Kathua Born on 09-10-2012 at Home Ward no. NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Bajgal, Rajat Bajgal & Sahil Bajgal all children of Sunil Kumar & registration of Birth particulars of the of the Petitioner's Daughter 17 Durga colony, Tehsil and District, Kathua(J&K)., and though the Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for registration of Anu Devi, R/o Arazi Samba Tehsil & District Samba in Police medium of this proclamation, general public is informed that if any birth Manik Singh Jangral, Meenakshi Jangral & Mansi Jangral all namely Ridhika Sharma whose date of birth is 1.10.2012 born at Station Samba who were born on 15-12-2009, 07-05-2011 & 22-11- home. body has any objection to the same, in that event he/she/they shall r/o Vill. Keara Wali, Tehsil Ramgarh A/P W.No.5, H.No.45, Vijaypur appear before this court witin 15days from the date of this publication Tehsil Vijaypur Distt. Samba in Police Station, Ramgarh and through 2013 at home respectively and through the medium of this Now the General Public is hereby informed through the medium of either personally or through counsel or authorized agent and the file the medium of this publication notice at large and any other proclamation, general public is informed that any person/s has/have the Proclamation that if anybody has any objection to the same, in interested person is/ are informed that in case anybody has any objection to the same, in that event he/she/they shall file same before that event he/she/they shall appear before this court on or before 02- objection, if any on or before 27-1-2017 failing which appreciate objection in respect of aforementioned application then he/she/they this court on or before 21-01-2017,failing which appropriate order 02-2017 either personally or through counsel or any authorized agent order shall be passed. Take notice that in case the date fixed is shall file their objections in this court within 5 days from the date of shall passed. Take notice that in case the date of fixed is declared and file objections, if any, failing which appreciate order shall be declared holiday, the matter shall be taken in the next working day, publication of notice, failing which appropriate order shall follow. holiday, the matter shall be taken in the next working day. passed. Take Notice in case, the date fixed will be declared holiday, the next date fixed in the case before this Hon'ble court is ______Given under my hand and seal of this court today 14th day Given under my hand and seal of this court today 14th the same will be taken on the next working day. Given under my hand and seal of this court today on 10 of January 2016. day of January 2017. Given under my hand and seal if this Court on 14-01-2017. day of Jan 2017 Addl. 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GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR IRRIGATION & FLOOD CONTROL DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER IRRIGATION DIVISION NO.II JAMMU Tel/Fax: 0191-2457756 E-Mail: [email protected] SHORT TERM NOTICE INVITING E- TENDERS Fresh E-NIT No. : 16 of 01/2016-17 For and on behalf of Governor of Jammu and Kashmir State, Executive Engineer Irrigation Division No-II, Jammu invites Short Term E-Tenders(in two cover system) Cover Istcontaining prequalification documents and Cover 2nd containing Price Bid from registered contractors of appropriate Class for the following works as detailed below:- S. No Name of work Amount of Earnest Time of Position of Position of Class of Cost of Tender work Money completion funds AA/TS Contracto Documents (Rs. in lacs) (Rs.) (In days) r (Rs.) 1. Mo der nizatio n of Disty. No. 9 fr om RD 9.69 19380 30 Demanded Under A,B,C & 500 52 00 -5 30 0 Mtr. incl. d/s syp ho n area b y Submission D way of linin g w ork & co nstru ction of 01 No. Ramp at RD 5200 Mtr. Important Dates:- i) Date of Publishing from : 14-01-2017 (0900 Hrs.) ii) Downloading from : 14-01-2017(0900 Hrs.) iii) Uploading from : 14-01-2017 (1000 Hrs.) iv) Uploading stops on : 20-01-2017 (1800 Hrs.) v) Tender opens on : 21-01-2017(1400 Hrs. - Subjective) 1. The bidding documents can be downloaded from the website http://jktenders.gov.inw.e.f. 14-01-2017 from 09:00 AM onwards. 2. The bids shall be uploaded/ submitted in electronic format on the website http://jktendersgov.in from 14-01-2017 (10:00 AM). 3. The complete bidding process will be online. 4. The tender uploaded on the website up to due date will be opened on 21-01-2017 (02:00 PM) in the office of the Executive Engineer Irrigation Division No-II, Jammu in the presence of the bidders who wish to attend. If the office happens to be closed on the date of opening of the bids as specified, the bids will be opened on the next working day at the same time and venue. 5. Bidding documents can be seen and downloaded from the website http://jktenders.gov.in Bidding documents contain qualifying criteria for bidders and other details such as terms and conditions etc. 6. Documents in Physical form shall be accepted only upto 2:00 PM on 21-01-2017 while uploading shall stop on 20-01- 2017 at 06:00 PM. 7. Other relevant details can be seen in the bidding documents so downloaded. Sd/- No: JID/II/3776-3812 Dt: 12-01-2016 (Er. Naresh Kumar) Executive Engineer DIP/J-8396 Dt. 14-1-2017 Irrigation Division No.II, Jammu the northlines 6 OPINION Jammu | Monday | Jan | 16 | 2017 Can Rahul Gandhi be the Justin Trudeau of India?

the northlines Ashok Swain and Cambridge University. Both have also experienced a fair performance in the campaign trail. He also availed the share of huge personal tragedies. While Trudeau lost his advantage of people having very low expectations from him, Monday | Jan | 16 | 2017 He needs only one election victory to prove brother in an avalanche, Gandhi's father and grandmother were due to powerful opposition propaganda against his suitability himself. victims of political assassination. in a leadership role. No witch-hunting, Both Trudeau and Gandhi also tried their luck in other In spite of being written off by pollsters and pundits, "just not ahul Gandhi is probably the most underrated Indian professions before entering politics and have been hesitant to ready" Trudeau kept to his positive campaign agenda and politician of this decade. Indian media loves to deride take up the leadership mantle of their political party. Similarly, fighting for poor and under-privileged. Eight months before the address the issue! him. They ignore the content of his speeches and focus their political opponents, Stephen Harper in the case of federal election, an online opinion poll (the Abacus Poll) found R Trudeau and Modi in the case of Gandhi, are old and out that majority Canadians saw Harper as a solid choice to be only on style. Rarely does he receive a positive headline in ll belt forces are known for their strict discipline and national newspapers. Better not to talk about the way many experienced politicians with strong anti-minority "credentials". their leader and at the same time, Trudeau was someone who propriety deep into their core and the most vital chord lampoon him in social media. The difference between these two fine gentlemen is that while they would like to go to a movie or vacation with. Athat makes the Army and Para-military forces vibrant, Media, commentators and critics expect Rahul Gandhi to Trudeau led his Liberal Party to an impressive victory, That did not deter Trudeau from emphasising on hope in strong with over-brimming valour. But the discipline flows speak, act and behave in the same manner as Narendra Modi. becoming the second youngest PM of Canada in 2015, at the providing a positive and inclusive vision for the country while from the top to the bottom up to the infantryman and the They want him to be a Modi clone, but he steadfastly refuses same time, under Rahul Gandhi's leadership his Congress party Harper was harping on creating fear and tried to ferment seniors had always set precedence of discipline, leadership to bite that bait. lost the general election in 2014, miserably. negative and divisive politics. and valour. Soldiers never complained for their hardship, He does not run after party positions, avoids personal attacks The surprise loss of Canada's strongman and incumbent PM The underneath popular trust and love in Trudeau paid huge sufferings and their sacrifices for the nation. It has been taboo against the Opposition and openly admits that he does not have Stephen Harper in 2015 - who like Modi had never left any dividend in the election, pushing his party from third place to for practices and complaints pertaining to the armed forces to all the answers. Furthermore, he does not compromise with his opportunity to deride his young and inexperienced opponent a spectacular victory, ousting a confident and experienced but be commented upon on social media. annual vacations. for his privileged upbringing, administrative "immaturity" and divisive Harper from office. Of late, armed forces too were getting headlines for wrong Rahul Gandhi's opponents never miss any opportunity to poke even his hairstyle - forced political pundits to eat their words. When the time for change comes, voters do not look to elect reasons. Like in other sphere of life, the degeneration also has fun at his privileged upbringing. Modi calls him "shehzada" Nothing succeeds like success. One election result has forced another clone of whom they want to overthrow, but someone crept into the armed force with few unscrupulous elements (prince) while contrasting his own "chaiwala" background. experienced administrator and friend of big business Stephen who is different and will be a change. In the words of former penetrating into these highly respected belt forces. It is another matter that Modi's lifestyle, language and Harper to retire from active politics, while catapulting Trudeau Canadian PM Brian Mulroney who had defeated Trudeau's The incident of a BSF jawan posting a video on social media demeanour have produced a column industry comparing him from being treated as a political novice to not only being seen father: "I ran and was successful because I wasn't Pierre criticising the food he was being served in a forward area in with the US president-elect, billionaire businessman Donald as the undisputed leader of Canada, but also as a leader of huge Trudeau. Justin is successful because he isn't Stephen Harper." forward area and a couple of days later a CRPF man Trump. global standing almost in the same category as Barack Obama. Similarly, when Sonia Gandhi came from behind to defeat AB questioned the alleged discrimination in the facilities Similarly, in the past, a handful of publications outside India Rahul Gandhi to cement his position as an effective and Vajpayee in the 2004 election, she could do it because she was provided to Army and paramilitary forces through another (Canada's The Globe and Mail, Pakistan's Dawn) had tried to powerful political leader is in search of that critical electoral not and also did not try to be another Vajpayee. posting on a social networking site reflected, in a sense the find similarities between then Canada's PM aspirant Justin victory. His grandmother Indira Gandhi was once ridiculed as It will be politically and electorally beneficial for Rahul declining standards of discipline and propriety in the forces. Trudeau and Rahul Gandhi. "goongi gudiya" and his mother Sonia Gandhi as a "foreigner". Gandhi to remain true to himself and to remain committed to It is in fitness of things that the new Army chief has called the The surprise victory of Trudeau in Canada's general election in That perception changed dramatically with their impressive his political ideas and ideals. He is what Narendra Modi is not soldiers to raise their grievances internally only and urged 2015 has brought that comparison to an end. Trudeau has electoral victories. In a democracy, voters ultimately decide and cannot be. personnel to use the suggestion and grievance boxes at the become the darling of liberals around the world, while Rahul their leaders. Fortunately, leaders are not chosen by the He is suave, gentle, sincere and highly educated. He has a Army HQ and command centres to direct their complaints to Gandhi is still in the process of being taken by political analysts Opposition, nor by TV anchors and political commentators. strong record of pro-poor political philosophy and unflinching the top brass in the forces. as a serious contender for India's top job. Trudeau, like Rahul Gandhi, was being consistently criticised commitment to secularism. He maintains his privacy and is It is perfectly in order what the Army Chief has promised to Trudeau and Rahul Gandhi are products of powerful political by his opponents within and outside his own Liberal Party for committed to his family and its legacy. the rank and file but if the prevalent system would have been dynasties, and both men with boyish handsome looks have his perceived lack of substance and clarity on policy matters, Staying that way might not get the approval of political pundits in order, such situation would have never came forth. long been expected to lead their respective countries. Both are particularly in areas such as economy and foreign affairs. and social media, but when India's time for change will arrive, The issue at ground zero of involvement of few officers of almost of the same age and educated at prestigious universities. However, under his leadership, the Liberals won a surprising he will be the first choice for Indian voters. BSF and other armed forces indulging into corrupt practices Trudeau went to University of British Columbia and McGill and impressive 184 of 338 seats in the Canadian parliament, a Like Trudeau, he will bring a breath of fresh air to a gasping in procurement of various stores is not new for the people and University, while Gandhi was educated at Harvard University net gain of 150 seats compared to the 2011 election. nation. Rahul Gandhi needs only one election victory, while government alike. But, what is painful is when such officers Trudeau managed to achieve this success for his improved time and trend are on his side. are found doing malpractice in procuring food items like milk, mutton, eggs and even other grocery item through a "Tobacco companies kill their best customers" select set of suppliers and contractors of choice for decades. The investigation report forwarded by Home Ministry to PMO was on expected lines and top brass and ministry Death spreading its tentacles far and wide in J&K cannot afford to go otherwise There should be no witch-hunt against those raising Daud Hussain ( Rajouri) must be aware of the fact that what exactly Tobacco products are, today that tobacco causes 90% of all lung diseases. Tobacco grievances internally and that if the complaints are found Tobacco products altogether or somewhat made of the tobacco damages the reproductive system too, contributing to weighty and genuine, there would be prompt inquiry and large section of people of J&K, leaf (fresh leaves of nicotine plants) that can be used for miscarriage, premature delivery, low birth weight, sudden redressal, regardless of how highly placed is the officer who particularly Kashmir valley have been smoking, sucking, chewing or snuffing. Many small and big infant death and paediatric diseases, such as attention is complained against. So, some mechanism has to be put in Abulk consumers of tobacco products organizations are responsible for the increasing use of tobacco hyperactivity deficit disorders. However, the individuals place that inspect and monitor randomly the supplies to the for decades in proportion to its population. The especially among youngsters by promoting Tobacco Products, who consume tobacco are not the only ones who expose to armed forces and para-military forces and taking samples. social and health awareness campaigns at the so called natural or organic cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigar, its negative impacts. Many individuals, especially the kids, But now that the chief has made it amply clear, discipline national level though bettered the scenario in the country; the and hookah. No matter what form of tobacco you use all are also the victim of the harmful effects of tobacco directly or demands that the forces personnel honour his instructions in situation in J&K registered little progress. The socio-economic risky and addictive, and all of us should made a sincere effort to indirectly. Now it is proven that Second-hand smoking also letter and spirit. If there is substance in the allegation that disorder due to long-drawn turmoil in the state has further demoralize their utilization in any form. Government and NGOs cause cardiovascular illnesses, lung tumor and different should work together to survey the genuine damage done by malignancies, asthma and other respiratory ailments in rations meant for the serving jawans are being diverted to the deteriorated the mental health quotient and drastic rise in tobacco tobacco and to establish more strong and clear guidelines about grown-ups and asthma and other respiratory illnesses, ear market by some officers or their juniors, there must be products and drugs in the valley. The consuming population are spending more than the national average on tobacco products. the use of tobacco items. The wide range of serious health effects contamination and other disorder in kids. In view of the punitive action taken. As for soldiers being made to do menial Nearly 70% of adults are exposed to second-hand smoke at their has been extensively reviewed. However, the list of conditions above a study was carried out under the supervision of Prof. personal jobs by officers, that has been a practice right since homes in the state. Consequently, health hazards due to Second- caused by tobacco consumption has grown. It is currently R. K. S. Dhakarey in Department of Chemistry IBS, Dr. B. colonial days which must be put an end to. hand smoke are also more in J&K than elsewhere. According to likewise realized that tobacco use adds to cataracts, pneumonia, R. Amedkar University, Agra on toxicity of trace metals in Be that as it may, however, social media is not the platform the survey GATS (Global Adults Tobacco Survey) 26.6% acute myeloid leukaemia, stomach aortic aneurysm, stomach smokeless tobacco products by Daud Hussain. In our study on which such complaints ought to be taken. Bereft of populations is using tobacco in some form and the average age tumor, pancreatic cancer, cervical cancer, kidney disease, we take 10 samples of smokeless tobacco products and discipline, the armed forces and para-military forces would of daily initiation of tobacco is 17.3 years. The highest periodontitis and many other different and harmful diseases. analyze them by using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. In be as chaotic as other walks of life. The distinctness of the proportion of adults in J&K 69.7% is exposed to tobacco smoke These infections recently join the list of well-known this study we determine the concentration of cadmium, forces in terms of discipline standards cannot be at homes, 67.5% at workshops and 35.2% in public places. tobacco-related diseases, including lung cancer, vesicle, chromium, mercury, nickel, and lead. All these metals are compromised at any cost. It would be a sad day indeed when Tobacco addiction is a worldwide curse that is assaulting the throat, larynx, mouth and throat; constant respiratory classified as Carcinogens to human by (IARC) International complaints on pay and allowances get to be aired in public by nations and districts that can minimum bear the cost of its toll of sickness, emphysema and bronchitis; stroke, heart assaults Agency for Research on Cancer. The concentration of these armed forces personnel on a heightened basis. inability, infection, lost efficiency and death rate. First we all and other cardiovascular ailments. Truth be told, we know metals is above the permissible limits in all the samples. What Parrikar needs to focus on in 2017

Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd). an operating range of 1,200 nautical miles with four hours Our only helicopter manufacturer of repute is the Hindustan While an UAV's endurance, altitude ceiling, radar signature over the station. Aeronautics Limited. and other such parameters are important, the critical issue is 'The defence minister needs to focus on The navy's surveillance and anti-submarine capabilities will Given the prospects of 200 Kamov helicopters and HAL's present obtaining the best payloads that they will carry for the various human resources-related issues at the same be substantially enhanced by the four additional aircraft. capacity, a new project would be required to meet the needs of the tasks we have for these assets. pace in 2017 as he did on acquisitions in 2016,' The deal for 36 Rafale jet aircraft is also a reality. three services that together works out to over 1,200 helicopters in The DRDO promises a lot of action in 2017. says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd). After perhaps the longest-ever price negotiation in defence the next 15 years. Further, a futuristic model would be able to garner Amongst its major projects are Long Range Surface to Air procurement, these aircraft will join IAF squadrons over the a market abroad too. Missiles for the navy, Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile s we step into 2017 new challenges and old rivalries next few years. The Americans have also offered a future infantry combat vehicle -- Astra -- for the air force, and Airborne Early Warning and in the geopolitical arena raise their heads to pose a The gunners who man our artillery have barely seen better (FICV) for joint development. We have an FICV project of our Control Systems and certain other existing projects. Athreat to our strides to the goalposts of being a major days. own. In 2017, the navy will continue with the construction of 60 power in Asia. After two decades spent under the ghost of the Bofors scam The prototype development is under way with the Ordnance ships at a host of shipyards. Our geographical strengths, vast land mass and the fact of our without a single gun being inducted to replace ageing Factory Board and two private players including L&T in the fray. It is also are looking forward to a Russian nuclear submarine island territories extending deep into the waters of the Indian equipment, the dam seems to have burst open. However, with the Americans having declared us as a major replacing the INS Chakra, the currently leased one, in 2020- Ocean through which some of the busiest sea lanes run We have finalised the procurement of 145 lightweight defence partner, the US proposal holds out the promise of easier 2021. compel us to have the strength to ensure stability in the American M777 155 mm howitzers. technology access. The Coast Guard is also being provided additional ships to region. These will give a boost to our artillery in the mountain It may be possible to co-associate the chosen Indian private reach its targeted expansion to a 150 ships force by 2020. Under the circumstances, what would be the nation's and divisions facing the Chinese and also certain parts of our Line player/OFB, whoever makes the cut after the prototypes are There are billions of dollars worth purchases to be made as neighbours' expectations of our soldiers, sailors and airmen in of Control in Kashmir. assessed, to partner with the US agency. we play a more assertive role for stability in our region and 2017? The Defence Research and Development Organisation has In 2017, progress is also expected in the procurement of also prove to be dependable partners of most SAARC and Will we continue to stride at the pace that we did pick up in also got into overdrive. DRDO has produced a 155 mm 39 amphibious aircraft, quite a necessity for power projection in the ASEAN countries. 2016? calibre howitzer based on the designs of the Bofors model. Indian Ocean region, as also for relief and rescue missions. Greater thrust now needs to be directed at ensuring the armed The defence ministry and the three services's performance Further, the Dhanush 155mm 45 calibre gun has also been The Japanese ShinMaya US2 has been under consideration for a forces are able to attract the right quality of manpower to man cards in 2016 have been stellar. After a decade there is delivered. Currently, DRDO is testing the 155mm 52 calibre long time without the deal being finalised. these sophisticated machines. apparently a defence ministry that is taking a few decisions. howitzer.If we can get all these projects to fruition, we have It is also hoped that Scorpene submarines production will not face It is time to say yes to non functional pay upgrades in the Some of these are worth reflecting upon. a fair chance of making a dent in the global market with cost a stiff obstacle post the leaks and allegations against DCNS, the officers pay scales, resolve the military service pay related We released the new Defence Procurement Procedure 2016 effective models for any army. French manufacturer. anomalies for JCOs, disparities in the disability component (truncated) during the DefExpo in Goa on March 28. Beyond DRDO, L&T has all but bagged the order for the self Without compromising on security aspects, there is need to on retirement, allowances for difficult areas that are lower A pathbreaking policy that also promises to evolve as we propelled 155 mm Vajra T. continue with the project as per timelines we have for it. than their civil counterparts, among other major issues. move along its guidelines. Post the release, the chapter on The gun built in collaboration with Samsung, and mounted The air force will definitely want to augment its air assets. The issue of mutual status between the civil services and the guidelines for blacklisting is also out. The chapter on strategic on a tracked chassis, will be a great boon for our mechanised HAL's LCA Tejas and its proposed improved model, along with military needs immediate attention. The current equations, partners is yet to be released. formations. barely 36 Rafales, would not be able to bridge the deficiency of 10 and especially the badges of rank that police officers wear, are The major capital procurements in 2016 include frigates and Our helicopter fleet must rank among the oldest in the world. squadrons that it faces. a joke. minesweepers for the Indian Navy at a cost of Rs 48,000 It requires extensive replacement. There are offers of co-operation for a futuristic stealth aircraft from The defense minister needs to focus on human resources- crore (Rs 480 billion) and Rs 32,000 crore (Rs 320 billion) We are progressing with the Russians for manufacture of over 200 both the Russians and Americans. related issues at the same pace in 2017 as he did on respectively. Kamov Ka-226 helicopters in India. In addition, the US has also offered manufacturing the F-16 in acquisitions in 2016. For the Indian Army, Smerch rockets and weapon locating An agreement has been signed between the governments; however, India. The F-16's vintage, already 40 years, is a serious handicap. Surely, if we want to be a major player as a nation in the radars for Rs 3,000 core (Rs 30 billion) and Rs 2,000 crore keeping in view that the Kamov has other partners manufacturing A lot of activity is likely to be witnessed on the unmanned aerial region, the country will need to base it on the strength of its (Rs 20 billion) respectively. various parts, including the engine, there could be problems in vehicles front. armed forces. For the Indian Air Force, Akash and Barack missiles for Rs terms of convincing other sovereign governments to share Acquisition of close to 600 mini UAVs has already been approved The Central Reserve Police Force or the Border Security 4,800 core (Rs 48 billion) and Rs 875 crore (Rs 8.75 billion). technology. by the defence minister. We are looking for Medium Altitude Long Force cannot reach us anywhere close to it. 22 AH-64E Apache, 15 Chinook and 48 MI 17 V helicopters On the penultimate day of 2016, the newspapers announced the US Endurance models. have been contracted, the first two of US and the last one of offer of jointly developing and production of a future vertical lift The DRDO has developed Rustam 2. We have approached the US (Disclaimer: The views expressed here are personal Russian origin, for almost Rs 30,000 crore (Rs 300 billion). aircraft (helicopters). for up to 100 Predator UAVs. These UAVs are already battle opinions of the writers. The information, facts or Other equipment in the process of being delivered includes The project involves development of five different models over the tested in Afghanistan. opinions appearing in the articles do not reflect the four additional long range maritime patrol aircraft Poseidon next 15 years. The project cost is around $8 billion (about Rs We require both the surveillance and the armed variants for views of The Northlines and it does not assume any 55,200 crore/Rs 552 billion). all three services. P8I. The navy already has a fleet of eight aircraft, which has responsibility or liability for the same) the northlines 7 KASHMIR Jammu | Monday | January 16 | 2017 LAWDA holds waste collection drive CUK launches digitized online assessment RTO holds blood Srinagar, Jan 15 Lakes & Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) in NL Correspondent Prof. Nighat Basu, donation camp Srinagar, Jan 15 collaboration with Srinagar Municipal Corporation today Coordinator, Teacher Srinagar, Jan 15 conducted a waste collection awareness drive in the interiors Education Programme, Dr. The Central University of In addition to general awareness regarding road safety, a of the Dal Lake. The campaign was a part of anti-polythene Iqbal Qurashi, Deputy Kashmir (CUK) under the blood donation camp was organized by Regional Transport drive during which a boat rally was held which collected Registrar (ITSS) and Mr. leadership of its Vice- Officer, Kashmir here today as a part of ongoing 28th Road solid waste from Nehru Park to interiors of the Lake. On the Irfan Ahmad Dar, Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Safety Week. The camp was held at Parimpora Srinagar occasion, people were acquainted about the adverse effects of Din Mir has launched Consultant (ITSS) and Dr. with the support of CMO Srinagar, JLNM Hospital, We polythene on aquatic and human life, besides non-degradable Digitized Online Mohammad Sayid Bhat, Volunteers, Noora Hospital and Alhabib Foundation. nature of polythene and its harsh effects on food chain. Assessment (DOA) of its Assistant professor, According to a statement of RTO, the move was widely NLA to be held on Feb 11 students for the first time. Education. It may be appreciated and a good number of people came forward for The DOA has been started mentioned here that earlier donating blood, notable among them a volunteer, Shabir JAMMU, JAN 14 on pilot basis in two in 2016, CUK successfully Hussain, who has donated blood more than 150 times. District Legal Services Authority Jammu will organize Departments of the launched on-line evaluation Meanwhile, continuing with its efforts in creating traffic National Lok Adalat on 11.02.2017 in the court premises University- Education and It is believed that the system themselves for of teachers by the students. awareness with regard to 28th Road Safety week, Traffic of District Court Complex, Janipur Jammu. The cases Information Technology. In is more efficient in terms of NET/SET/JRF, PSC Through this mechanism, Police City Srinagar today organized a workshop at pending in the courts of District Headquarter and Tehsils the Department of economy of time in screening tests and other the students evaluate their Batmaloo Bus Terminal in which public service vehicle of Jammu shall be taken and settled through negotiation, Education, the students of conducting and declaration competitive examinations. teachers and also provide drivers, conductors, mechanics, vendors, hawkers, mediation or conciliation in the said Lok Adalat including Semester-I M.A. and M. Ed of results. The said DOA The DOA was launched their feedback on various automobile dealers etc were made aware of traffic laws and Criminal compoundable cases, Negotiable Instrument programmes appeared in being less subjective and through joint efforts of a other aspects of university norms. Act u/s 138, MACT cases, Matrimonial/Family court their online assessment on more objective shall provide team comprising Prof. N.A. system. Presently, the The workshop was organized under the aegis of cases, Labour dispute cases, Land Acquisition cases, 13th & 14th January, 2017. an opportunity to the Nadeem, Dean, School of University is considering Kashmir Motor Association, an amalgam of all public Civil Cases, Bank recovery cases etc, Revenue cases, This shall be followed by the students to achieve higher Education & Director, launching of two dream transport services operators. On the occasion traffic Service Matters, Forest Act cases, Railway cases, Misc Department of Information scores. It shall also help the IQAC, Dr. N.A. Gilkar, projects which include awareness publicity material was distributed among the Civil and Criminal Appeals / Revisions and Other petty Technology. students to prepare Controller of Examinations, MOOCS and e-Governance. general public. matters etc. Any person / litigant interested in settlement of his /her case/ dispute in the Adalat can file application 28th Road Safety week concludes to the concerned court on or before 05.02.2017. SWD organizes awareness prog NL Correspondent He said that Social Welfare Road Safety Week concludes Srinagar, Jan 15 Div Com for strict adherence to traffic rules Schemes are not only meant BANDIPORA, JAN 15 for widows, orphans and An orientation-cum- NL Correspondent programmes across the To mark conclusion of weeklong awareness campaign handicapped people, but it Srinagar, Jan 15 awareness programme valley. He expressed under 28th road safety week, a district level awareness has great advantages for programme was held today at SK Sports Stadium, about various welfare gratitude to general public students as well. In connection with the 28th Bandipora. Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) schemes was Saturday and transporters, besides Speaking on the occasion, Road Safety Week Bandipora, M M Sofi was the chief guest on the occasion, organized by the members of civil defense, chief guest, Divisional celebration, a valediction while as large number of transporters, drivers, conductors Directorate of Social civil society and NGOs who Commissioner Kashmir function was held today at and general public participated in the programme. Experts Welfare and Composite took part actively in week Baseer Ahmed Khan said Institute of Hotel from Motor Vehicle Department delivered lectures on Regional Centre, Srinagar long awareness programmes that there are many people Management Srinagar to various road safety measures. They stressed on the need for here today. and rallies held across the who are unaware of the mark conclusion of the strict implementation of traffic rules and regulations to The programme held at valley. schemes provided by the weeklong event. minimize the road accidents and traffic jams. Speaking on Government College for DC, Dr. Farooq Ahmad Department and as such Divisional Commissioner, the occasion, the ARTO said that during weeklong Women, M.A Road Lone, who is also a Road there is a need to conduct Kashmir Baseer Ahmad awareness campaign besides two free medical camps held Srinagar, was attended by Khan was the chief guest on Safety Committee member, such type of awareness appreciated the efforts of all at Sumbal and Bandipora, general awareness programmes representatives of NGOs, the occasion while Deputy were held in various areas of the district. He said pamphlets programmes to the benefit those involved in the Road Students from various Commissioner, Srinagar, Dr measures among the public safeguard the passengers regarding road safety measures were distributed during the of the people. He said that Safety Week. He said all the Educational Institutions, Farooq Ahmad Lone, especially the youth. He said besides reducing the number week while as a fine of Rs 8000 was also realized from the these types of awareness traffic department has of accidents, he added. programmes held are and officers from Social Regional Transport Officer, drivers for violating traffic rules. Later, in an award programmes should be pivotal role in regulating In his address, RTO, praiseworthy. He Welfare Department. Kashmir, Farooq Ahmad ceremony certificates and mementos were given to those conducted in far flung areas Rather, and Chief Medical traffic management adding Kashmir, Farooq Ahmad emphasized on organizing Director Social Welfare, who performed best during 28th Road Safety Week. as well. Officer, Srinagar, Bashir that people's cooperation is Rather, while providing such programmes in Hashmat Ali Yatoo, Later, a seminar on drug de- Ahmad, were also present. must for minimizing the figures as to the number of summers so that students are Tribal Sub Plan reviewed enlightened the audience addiction was held in which Speaking on the occasion, traffic mess and accidents. road accidents and resultant imparted awareness in this about the various schemes the students from various He stressed to continue the casualties in Kashmir in regard. GANDERBAL, JAN 14 Divisional Commissioner provided by the department colleges participated. activities on sustained basis Later, mementoes and District Development Commissioner Ganderbal Tariq Hussain emphasized the importance 2015, which saw over 5,000 for socio-economic Students were later awarded throughout the year so that certificates were presented to Ganai, today convened a meeting to review the status of various of observing traffic rules for accidents, 917 deaths and upliftment of the weaker with prizes and certificates the message becomes truly the participants of the week tribal welfare initiatives and schemes under the Tribal Sub Plan road safety besides 8,000 cases of injuries, by the Divisional effective. Drivers have the long 28thRoad Safety Week (TSP) being implemented in the district. The DDC emphasized and vulnerable sections of dissemination of information underscored the importance upon the sectoral heads to chalk out the modus operandi the society. Commissioner. about precautionary share responsibility to of road safety awareness programme. identification of cluster model villages and preparation of DPRs for Gujar and Bukarwaal hostels, model villages, Milk and sports villages. He directed the Assistant Director employment to prepare Functioning of R&B deptt reviewed Snow clearance a list of aspirants who avail the facility of coaching under categories preferably the candidates who have qualified NL Correspondent NABARD scheme during Education sector, Higher Srinagar, Jan 15 arrangements reviewed preliminary KAS/IAS exams by Tribal Affairs Department. DDC current fiscal and rest work Education and Health Sector directed the concerned nodal officer to visit the said villages in will be completed before the Schemes are under full The Divisional NL Correspondent Division, Chief Engineer control rooms in the valley consultation with concerned line departments for framing DPRs. completion of the financial execution. Srinagar, Jan 15 Commissioner Kashmir, PMGSY, SEs and other are working 24X7 for the Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, CEO, year. He said the various The Divisional Baseer Ahmad Khan today concerned. convenience of the general CMO and other concerned officers attended the meeting. developmental projects are Commissioner directed the Minister for Roads and reviewed the functioning The Minister asked the public. The being implemented under Weather advisory issued and progress R&B officers to expedite all Buildings, A R Veeri today officials to fine-tune the Minister also reviewed District and State sector, Department. He took stock works in stipulated time. He convened a meeting to roadmap for post-snowfall other progress of GANDERBAL, JAN 14 besides cities and towns directed all engineers to review the snow clearance In wake of the weather forecast, the district of the work being carries on work and be in close liaison developmental works. He various roads projects category. He informed the prepare a comprehensive and dewatering with other departments so said that in view of passing administration Ganderbal has issued weather advisory meeting that other projects report regarding the arrangements in view of and asked the people residing in Kangan sub-division, besides construction of that the energy of the of General Budget earlier includingacquisition of lands, snowfall and rain particularly from Gund to Sonamarg, and Tehsil Lar, bridges in Kashmir division administration is this year, the department widening/upgradation of buildings & forest lands and predictions in the State. Watlar, Waliwar, Chountiwaliwar, Chathangulabpora not by R&B department channelised in a proper way. will get funds right in Ladoora-Achabal road, submitted the report within a The Minister directed the to venture near slopes of hilly areas and other avalanche- The meeting was attended The meeting was informed February and work will be construction of Girls hostel week so that all bottlenecks officers to keep their men prone areas from January 15 to January 17, 2017. The by Chief Engineer R&B, all that all the concerned started on time. He directed under RMSA, creation of are removed at an earliest. advisory said that under the influence of western Superintending Engineers, and machinery ready and Departments are ready to the officials to start the cluster University under He stressed all officers and disturbances, moderate and heavy rain/snowfall is likely Executive Engineers, Exens clear all roads and by-lanes meet any eventuality and tendering process for RMSA, polytechnic engineers to work with to occur in higher reaches of the State. The district and other concerned. within the shortest possible adequate men and developmental works and institutions, besides added zeal and dedication administration has also enjoined upon district Police & On the occasion, the Chief time so that people do not machinery have been kept also make an action plan to upgradation of Khanabal- and ensure timely Traffic Police, SDM Kangan, all the Tehsildars and Engineer briefed the face any difficulty. on standby mode for snow cover at least 10km road Pahalgam road via seer The meeting was attended district Disaster Management Committee to be in full meeting that 222 Kilometers completion of all the clearance measures. It was length for development in Hamdan. by Chief Engineer R&B, preparedness and keep their men and machinery ready to of road length has been developmental projects said that besides three main every assembly He further said that various Chief Engineer Mechanical deal any exigency. blacktopped and besides quality and control rooms, all sub- constituency. macadamized under bridges, DIET buildings, judicious use of funds. Road Safety Week concludes Andrabi felicitates Functioning of ICDS reviewed people on Urs BANDIPORA, JAN 15 NL Correspondent Digitization process in detail. Srinagar, Jan 15 To mark conclusion of weeklong awareness SRINAGAR JAN 15 The Mission Director stressed campaign under 28th road safety week, a district Minister of State for Hajj the need for decentralization of State Mission Director ICDS, level awareness programme was held today at SK and Auqaf, Syed Farooq the ICDS programme with Talat Pervaiz, today convened a Sports Stadium, Bandipora. Ahmad Andrabi, has greater engagement and meeting to review the felicitated people on the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) functioning and involvement of village annual Urs of Hazrat Mir Bandipora, M M Sofi was the chief guest on the implementation of various community members. He said Syed Yaqoob Sahib (RA), occasion, while as large number of transporters, projects and schemes of that the Government has being observed on Monday, drivers, conductors and general public participated Integrated Child Development decided to establish Social January 16. in the programme. Services (ICDS) mission. Welfare Councils at District, Experts from Motor Vehicle Department delivered In a message, Andrabi Deputy Director ICDS (K), Block and Village levels to lectures on various road safety measures. They asked people to follow the District Programme Officers, monitor the functioning of the stressed on the need for strict implementation of teachings of the great saint Child Development Project centers and give monthly who preached the message traffic rules and regulations to minimize the road Officers and District Social feedback. He asked the ICDS of love, amity and accidents and traffic jams. Welfare officers of Kashmir officers to ensure effective brotherhood. convergence of the schemes Speaking on the occasion, the ARTO said that Division attended the meeting. The Minister directed the presently run by the ICDS, so during weeklong awareness campaign besides two The meeting discussed issues district administration that benefits of various free medical camps held at Sumbal and Bandipora, like community mobilization, Srinagar and officials of schemes are provided to the general awareness programmes were held in roll out of ICPS, rationalization J&K Wakf board to oversee of accommodation, status of identified beneficiaries. During various areas of the district. He said pamphlets the arrangements and procurement of nutrition the meeting emphasis was laid regarding road safety measures were distributed ensure all facilities provided to the ICDS centres, on capacity building and during the week while as a fine of Rs 8000 was including electricity, water, identification of locations for training of the field level also realized from the drivers for violating traffic sanitation and transport are opening of new Anganwari functionaries associated with rules. Later, in an award ceremony put in place for the centres, Convergence and up- the ICDS Scheme especially certificates and mementos were given to those who convenience of the gradation of existing the Anganwari Workers performed best during 28th Road Safety Week. devotees. Anganwari centres and (AWWs). 8 the northlines Foods Jammu | Monday | Jan 16 | 2017

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Add sugar to taste. ½ cup yogurt (dahi) (not too sour) mixed with 1 4 tsp Roasted gram flour (reserved from gram 7. For the seasoning, heat oil. Put in the whole flour balls while roasting) cup water to get 1½ cups butter milk (lassi) red chillies and the cumin seeds. When the ¼ tsp turmeric (haldi) powder 1 tsp Sugar colour of the red chillies becomes dark brown, 1 tsp Ghee Dry roast together on a tawa and add the curry leaves. After a few seconds, pour ¼ tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powdered grind to a paste the baghaar over the curry. ½ tsp coriander (dhania) powder a pinch of 2 tsp Sesame seeds (til) 8. Arrange the fried gram flour balls in a asafoetida (hing) 2 tsp Poppy seeds (khus khus) serving dish and pour the curry over the balls. 1 tsp salt 2 tsp Coriander seeds (sabut dhania) Drop one tsp of ghee into the dish. Serve hot. ½" piece ginger 2" piece Kopra (dry nariyal) Kursi Miyane 1-2 green chillies 2 tbsp Peanuts (moongphali) Hard-boiled egg-whites stuffed with mince 1 tbsp oil mixed with boiled yolks. The stuffed whites ½ tsp mustard seeds (rai) are sandwiched together and skewered on 2 tbsp grated fresh coconut bamboo sticks, coated with gram flour and 1 tbsp grated carrot fried to perfection. 1 tsp raisins (kishmish) - chopped Servings: 6 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander Ingredients 2 pinches salt Whether whipping up a fluffy batter to fulfill 6 Hard-boiled eggs (boil eggs in 4 cups water ½ tsp mustard seeds (rai) for chownk those emotional desires for pakoras during with 1 tsp salt for 12-15 minutes) (Tempering) monsoons or making a rich fulfilling curries or 4-5 tbsp Cooked mince (as in bhuna keema) 2-3 green chillies - cut into thin long pieces some panning out a healthy breakfast chilla, there ½ tsp Salt chopped coriander are various ways to use it. 3-4 tbsp Lemon juice 1 tbsp grated fresh coconut - for garnish Gram flour or besan is obtained from gram and ¼ cup Chopped green coriander Directions easily available in the markets. It is used to Oil for frying make crispy vegetable pakoras in the North, 1. Mix gram flour with 1½ cups buttermilk till Rajasthanis use it to make gatta curry, 1½ cup Besan smooth. Leaving the chownk and filling Gujaratis boasts of making khandavi, dhokla ½ - ¾ cup Water, approx. ingredients, mix all other ingredients as well as and besan kadhi while Maharashtra is famous ½ tsp Red chilli powder the ginger-chilli paste. for its batata vada. Other than just cooking, Directions 2. Spread a cling film (plastic sheet) on the besan is also used as face pack to eliminate 1. Remove the shell of boiled eggs. Cut the backside of a big tray. skin tanning and achieve a healthy and hard-boiled eggs into two. Set aside the halves 3. Keep the mixture on low heat in a non stick mix well. Remove from heat and transfer to a 2-3 tbsp Oil blemish-free skin. ½ tsp Cumin seeds (jeera) in pairs. Scoop out the yolks. pan. Cook this mixture for about 25 minutes, paraat. 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Remove hours, mix powdered sugar and gram flour heavy-bottom pan. Add the gram flour and fry from fire. Gram flour, Leonardo Olive Pomace Oil and together. Pierce each egg with a long thin stick mixture together in a paraat. Rub with both hands at low heat till the gram flour is golden brown to hold the two halves together. Keep aside. 4. While the mixture is still hot, quickly spread sugar - simple ingredients that are transformed for 3-4 minutes till well blended. Make laddoos. and gives out a roasted fragrance. Reserve 4 tsp 3. Mix besan, salt and red chilli powder in a some mixture as thinly and evenly as possible on in carefully controlled steps to make a Besan ke Nimboo of the gram flour to use later for thickening the complex little bomb of taste explosion. bowl. Add enough water gradually and mix the cling film. Level it with a knife. Lemon-flavoured gram flour dumplings in curry gravy. Add salt, chilli powder, ginger and garlic Servings: 20 well to make a smooth batter of thick coating 5. For the filling, heat oil. Add mustard seeds. simulate the lemon in looks and also somewhat in paste, coriander, green chillies and baking soda After it crackles, add coconut, carrot, kishmish Ingredients to the roasted gram flour. Also add the lemon consistency. taste. 4. Heat oil in a kadhai. Dip each egg into the and chopped coriander. Add salt. Mix. Remove 2 1/2 cups gram flour (besan), use coarsely Servings: 6-8 juice. Add a little water and knead well to make from fire. ground dough. batter, gently shake off the excess batter. Place Ingredients gently in the hot oil along with the sticks and 6. After the mixture cools, cut breadth wise into 9 tbsp Olive Pomace Oil Gram flour balls 2. Take about one tbsp of the gram flour at a 2" wide strips. 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We had food spiralisers, exotic coconut desserts and fermented foods in 2015 and the dining scene is now set to get more exciting again with a burst of new flavours and Recipe: Chhola Bhatura trends for the coming year. Here's what you can dig Top food into...Bon appetit! Seaweed is the new kale Part of the Japanese diet for India's favourite indulgence Chhola Bhatura is not a complicated centuries now, seaweed has been jumping onto menus and dish to make, provided you know the right recipe. Here is the it's so healthy that food pundits are calling it the new kale. perfect way you can cook this delectable dish! The marine alga is high in nutrients and dietary fibre and is said to be able to reduce cardiovascular - Add haldi, mirchi, dhaniya and chola masala. disease. So far it's been mainly had in Ingredients: For Chola - When masala is done, add chola and little water. sushi rolls (nori) but it's set to go Check salt. mainstream as an ingredient in 1 cup Chola Salt to taste - Let cook for few minutes. pizza, soups, salads and stir- 2017!2017! - Garnish with chopped onion. fries. 1 packet Tea leaves 1/2 tsp Zeera Ingredients Smoking food Go ahead, For Batura start smoking for your The need for Hot sauce Call it the Sriracha 2 piece Kadi Patta 1 Onion (1/2 thinly slized and 1/2 to make 1 cup Maida guests... in a manner of aftermath! The Thai sauce swept tastebuds last 1/4 cup Atta cooking, we mean. year and jumping onto that bandwagon, chefs are paste) 1/8 piece of Ginger, 3 cloves of Garlic (add Salt to taste (1/4 tsp) Imparting smoke from wood now taking to hot sauce like never before. Other hot 2 tsp Oil to food — meat to fish, flavours are set to be Indian ghost chilli sauce, Southeast more or less to your taste, mince them) 1 tsp Garam Masala 3 tbs Curd vegetables and desserts is the Asian sambal, Korean gochujang and harissa, sumac and Method big trend for the upcoming year. flavours are set to be Indian ghost chilli sauce, Southeast 1/2 big size Tomato and The process brings flavour to food, Asian sambal, Korean gochujang and harissa, sumac and 2 tbsp Tomato Puree (or, 3/4 tomato) adding extra salt to it or without altering its taste. There are dukka from North Africa. 1/4 tsp each Haldi, Mirchi, Dhaniya powder two types of smoking, hot and cold. While hot 1 tsp Chola Masala (if not doesn't matter) smoking is from a heat source, the cold For Onion Paste style is used for preserving the food. 1/2 Onion Ready for Poke? Not what you can do on 2 Red Chillies social media of course, this is dished up Small piece of Cinnamon in the kitchen. A Hawaiian dish, Poke 3/4 piece Cloves (pronounced poh-keh) comprises raw 2 piece Elaichi seafood seasoned with salt, soya and Method green onions and is served chilled. It's - Let chola soak in water overnight. already got a huge fan following in Los - Next day pressure cook with salt to taste and 1 Angeles and has been predicted to packet of tea (from 100 pack we get in USA), or explode on the global food map. Watch put little tea leaves, we get in India and wrap it - Add maida and atta. Add salt and the add oil. out for it. in a cloth. - Mix with hand, till you can make balls from atta. Bite into acai bowls Forget oats and - This will change the color of chola to black. In Mix dahi. Mix very well. simple porridge! The breakfast staple a pan, in little oil, add Zeera, Kadi Patta. - Add enough water to make atta dough. looks set to morph into the acai bowl. A - Then add 1/2 thinly slized onion. - Put the dough in a plastic bag. Brazilian dish, this is made of pulp of - Fry till golden brown. - Roll the bag to remove any air and tie it. the nutrient-dense acai fruit. You can - Then add minced garlic and ginger paste. Then - Let stand atleast for 6 hours.(You can do it when add the regular toppings to it, such add onion paste. you put chola in water, previous night). as strawberries, banana, granola, - Fry till oil comes out. Then add tomato and - Heat the oil and make big size poories (batura). chia seeds and almonds. tomato puree. - Eat with chola. Enjoy with Imli Chutney. the northlines 9 Nation Jammu | Monday | Jan. 16 | 2017 PM salutes courage of soldiers, Modi is better brand than Mahatma Sidhu joins Cong ahead of Punjab elections Gandhi: Haryana Minister veterans on Army Day New Delhi: Ahead of the Punjab polls and Ambala: "Narendra Modi is removed but he remains in the after many a flip-flop and speculation, courage and invaluable service of the a better brand' than Mahatma soul of India". former cricketer and Parliamentarian Navjot Indian Army," PM Modi said in a tweet. Gandhi whose image did not The "insulting" remarks by Singh today formally joined the Congress Army Day is observed on January 15 every help khadi and led to Vij were slammed by Tushar party+ today, media reported. year. devaluation of Indian Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's Soon after joining Congress, Sidhu tweeted, "We remember with great pride all the currency" Haryana Minister great-grandson, who alleged "Beginning of a new inning. sacrifices made by our Army. They put Anil Vij, whose remarks on it was part of a "well It was earlier speculated that Sidhu might their lives at risk so that 125 crore Indians Mahatma Gandhi drew ally with Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi live peacefully. Indian Army always leads widespread criticism, on Party. from the front, be it in protecting the Saturday withdrew his The 53-year-old former parliamentarian quit sovereignty of our nation or helping remarks and said the the BJP in September 2016. At the time, he New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi citizens during natural disasters," the prime statements were only his alleged that he had been sidelined by the on Sunday saluted the courage and minister said personal opinion. party, which had forced him to surrender his invaluable service of the Army on the Meanwhile, all three service chiefs - Army "The statement given by me parliamentary seat of Amritsar for Finance occasion of the 69th Army Day and said he chief General Bipin Rawat, chief of Naval in connection with Mahatma Minister Arun Jaitley, who eventually lost was proud of its soldiers' who are willing to Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba and Air chief Gandhi was given in my the constituency in 2014. induction to the party. sacrifice everything for the nation. Marshal BS Dhanoa - paid tributes at the personal capacity. Earlier today, Sidhu reportedly met Congress Over the past few months, the cricketer- "Greetings to all soldiers, veterans and their Amar Jawan Jyoti here at India Gate on "Ever since khadi became vice president Rahul Gandhi, media said. turned-politician has caused a lot of families on Army Day. We salute the Sunday morning. linked with Gandhi's name, orchestrated" campaign by khadi (industry) has not been the the "high command" and "Congress welcomes Navjot Singh Sidhu speculation regarding which political party able to rise and it has been on the minister was speaking the into Congress family and we thank Congress he would join ahead of the Punjab assembly Working to unite and India will display its power if peace a decline. Gandhi has such a language of RSS. Vice President for his visionary approach in elections. name that since the day his Lalu said, "It is unfortunate bringing together like-minded people on The Congress has so far released names of strengthen Hindu on border is disrupted: Army chief picture was printed on the for the country that Mahatma common platform under the Congress 100 candidates, although it still has to select currency notes, the currency's Gandhi is being insulted." umbrella," Congress spokesperson Randeep candidates for the remaining 17 seats for elections to the 117-member assembly. The community: Bhagwat New Delhi: Army chief "We want peace on the devaluation began," Vij had "Bapu gave us our freedom. Singh Surjewala said in a statement. name of the candidate from Amritsar East General Bipin Rawat on border. But any attempt to earlier said. He further said Is the minister not ashamed On Thursday, it was reported that Sidhu had constituency is yet to be announced. The Kolkata: RSS Chief Sunday said India will disrupt the peace will not that Gandhi's image will be for using such words for met with Congress vice-president Rahul polls are to be held on February 4. Mohan Bhagwat on display its power if peace be tolerated. Our attempts eventually removed from the Gandhiji?" he said. Gandhi to discuss the details of his formal Saturday asserted the on the border was to establish peace at the currency notes too. Khattar, who had pipped Vij organisation is 'not against disrupted. border should not be seen He was responding to the at the post for the top job after anyone' but only working as a weakness," he said. controversy over Modi's BJP's maiden triumph in the Respect Indian sentiments: Centre warns Amazon to unite and strengthen the "We want to extend a hand photo on the calendars and assembly elections in the Hindu community. of friendship, but are also diaries brought out by Khadi state, said the remarks made New Delhi: In the wake of providing a platform for removed. Within one day, "We are not against warning those who disrupt and Village Industries by the Minister were in his Indian flag doormat being third-party vendors, they the vice-president and anyone but only working peace that we will display Commission (KVIC) for this personal capacity and the sold on Amazon that raised should respect Indian country head of Amazon to unite the Hindu our power as well," he said. year. party does not endorse them. a furore across the nation, sensitivities and sentiments. wrote to er expressing regret community and to Rawat said the Army, Air Rahul Gandhi assailed Vij for Modi's photographs on the the Indian government on This is the second and indicating that the item empower the Hindu Force and Navy should his remarks, which he calendars and diaries of state- Saturday called on the reprimand by the Indian had been pulled from the society," Bhagwat said work together to face the promptly lapped up to target run KVIC has kicked up a online shopping giant to government for Amazon website. We appreciate the Modi, whom Congress has row, with opposition parties while addressing a rally upcoming challenges. respect Indian sentiments who came under flak after prompt response from been accusing of being slamming the development, here. "It is important that all while providing a platform images surfaced showing Amazon and hope that such autocratic. but the government and BJP "Can anyone stop us? No three forces work together. for third party vendors. doormats with the Indian incidents are not repeated in "Hitler and Mussolini were have dismissed the one can stop us. We have This will be the key to As a follow up to the matter flag colours being sold on the future." also very powerful brands," controversy as "unnecessary". regarding the sale of its website. Amazon had also to work. We have and we success. Rahul said in a tweet. KVIC chairman V K Saxena doormats with the Indian MEA spokesperson Vikas apologised to External will keep on doing it. "I want to assure the Navy, The Congress's media cell had yesterday defended the flag on Amazon, the Swarup told ANI, "The Affairs Minister Sushma Increase activism, it Speaking on the occasion Air Force, Coast Guard and chief Randeep Surjewala move, saying there is "no rule Ministry of External Affairs External Affairs Minister Swaraj for hurting the doesn`t increase from of Army Day, he also other forces that they will reacted strongly to the or tradition" that only (MEA) has instructed Indian immediately responded patriotic sentiments of the preaching," he said in his called for the three services always get support from Haryana minister's remark, Mahatma Gandhi's picture Ambassador in Washington seeking an apology from people by selling a message on Makar to work together to face the Army," the General saying Gandhi "can be killed, can be published on these Navtej Sarna to convey to Amazon and asking for doormats printed with the Sankranti. future challenges. said. his photographs can be items. Amazon that while offending item to be Indian flag. PMO seeks assessment of policy Gujarat govt is Amit Shah’s China the 'outlier' on India's for elderly by external agency rubber stamp: Hardik Patel NSG membership: US New Delhi: The Prime Parents and Senior Citizen impact/outcome of earlier Firebrand Patidar leader Hardik Patel is set to Washington: The outgoing said. Minister's Office (PMO) Act, 2007. policy for senior citizens return to Gujarat on Tuesday when his six- Obama Administration has So what remains is to be has asked the Ministry of The PMO has raised a few preferably by some external month exile in connection with sedition lashed out at China for able to have a very clear Social Justice and other queries regarding the agency. charges ends. A cavalcade of around 6,000 blocking India from understanding on what is Empowerment to assess the draft policy on senior The Ministry of Social vehicles is expected to take him from the becoming a member of the the basis of China's implementation and citizens which was sent to it Justice has drafted National Gujarat-Rajasthan border to Ahmedabad, Nuclear Suppliers Group by reservations and to try to describing the Communist work through those. outcome of the existing for approval sometime Policy on Senior Citizens, showcasing his popularity. will support and campaign for those who are giant as an "outlier" in its China is advocating a two- national policy for senior back, a senior official in the 2016, which aims at more Edited excerpts: well-wishers of our (Patidar) community. The effort to bring New Delhi step "non-discriminatory" citizens by some external Ministry said. The new stringent provisions in the Q. 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She was removed because she failed to do Desai Biswal, Assistant in the NSG. implementation of the "The Ministry should assess curb crimes against the agitation for OBC status to your Patidar her duty. She had already disappointed her Secretary of State for South As per the new stand Maintenance of Welfare of the implementation and elderly. community? own Patidar community. and Central Asia, told the announced by Beijing in A. He (Modi) is equally responsible for the Q. Do you see any difference between the media in an interview. November, it first wants to murder of 13 Patidar youths in August 2015, Anandiben and the current Vijay Rupani The US statement comes a find a solution that is who were demanding nothing but reservation governments? week ahead of the Obama applicable to the admission Protestors defy SC ban on Jallikattu benefits in college admissions and A. There is only one difference. The Patel Administration passing on of all non-NPT members government jobs. If General Dyer (as he government was a rubber stamp of Modi and Madurai: Amid protests Palamedu as the bulls were allowing them to hold the baton to the Trump followed by discussions to addresses Amit Shah) issued firing orders, the Rupani government is of (Amit) Shah. against the Supreme Court released. Jallikattu in connection with Administration. admit specific non-NPT Modi’s silence made him equally responsible. Q. The OBC commission has asked PAAS ban on Jallikattu, the Tamil Several youths were detained Pongal festivities and local “Obama has been very clear member. Q. What is your plan upon returning home to submit survey report on economic and Nadu Police on Sunday today at Mudakathan, temple functions, a media and unequivocal that he China's stand for a non- after 15 months (nine months in Surat jail social conditions of Patidars in response to report said. believes that India has met discriminatory criteria is and six in exile in Udaipur)? your application seeking reservation. Shops at several localities the criteria for NSG and that regarded significant as A. I will go door to door, meet Patidars as What is the status? remained closed and black the United States supports Pakistan, a close ally of well as other communities, and let them know A. We are in the process to submit the flags were also hoisted at India's entry that India is Beijing too has applied for why we deserve reservation. necessary data to the commission. But if the Alanganallur. ready and India should be the NSG membership along Q. Do you plan to enter active politics? state government wishes, it can help the A police officer said they brought into the NSG," she with India. were maintaining strict vigil A. I am underage to contest (elections). But I community get the OBC status. in such localities. The die-hard supporters of the sport along with major No chance of BJP- Shiv Sena pact 135 Pak fishermen political parties in the state languishing in Indian jails have been demanding an for BMC polls : Ramdas Athawale ordinance for conducting Islamabad: At least 135 prisoners, and court detained several people at Alanganallur, Palamedu and Jallikattu after the Supreme Aurangabad: Union of India (A), would go with the BJP. Pakistani fishermen are judgements on the sentences various places in some Vilangudi in Madurai district, Court imposed a ban on it. minister of state for social the BJP in all polls, Though he admitted that his currently detained in Indian handed down to them, it southern districts for at Nallampatti in Dindigul On Saturday, at least 149 justice and empowerment including the BMC election. party does not have mass jails, the Foreign Office said said. attempting to organise the district and Pottuchavadi in persons were detained in Ramdas Athawale on "Even if the Sena and the support to win more seats in in a report submitted to the The petitioners had made the bull taming sport. Thanjavur district of Tamil Madurai district for staging Saturday ruled out any BJP are not coming the elections, he said it has Supreme Court. federation through Secretary Violating the court's order, Nadu for trying to hold the protests against the ban. possibility of a pre-poll the power to play The apex court had ordered Ministry of Foreign Affairs, several bulls were released in sport defying the court ban. The SC on Thursday said it alliance between Bhartiya influencing role. "We have Foreign Office in October to Secretary Ministry of the Madurai district today. A People hoisted black flags at could not give its verdict on Janata Party and Shiv Sena the balancing power which give details of the fishermen Interior, the High tense situation prevailed at Palamedu village for not Jallikattu before Pongal. for the Brihanmumbai no party can afford to the languishing in Indian jails, Commission of Pakistan in Municipal Corporation lose," he said. The Express Tribune India through High reported today. Commissioner and Pakistan (BMC) polls. Commenting on the The court is adjudicating a Maritime Security Agency "I don't think that the parties upcoming assembly CMs, ministers can't hear appeals in constitutional petition filed through its director general will be able to resolve the elections in Uttar Pradesh, by the Pakistan Fisherfolk as respondents. seat-sharing issue before the Athawale said they would statutory bodies during polls: EC Forum and the Pakistan The Foreign Office in its one elections. The BJP has support the BJP to form Institute of Labour page reply stated that New Delhi: Chief Chief Secretaries and Chief Model Code of Conduct gained considerable strength government. In reply to a Education and Research, according to the information ministers, ministers and Electoral Officers of Uttar came into force on January in the state capital, while the query on demonetisation, he through their counsel provided by the Pakistan political appointees in the Pradesh, Uttarakhand, 4. Shiv Sena has been trying to said the objective of the Advocate Raheel Kamran High Commission in New five poll-bound states are Manipur, Goa and Punjab, It said hearings by consolidate its hold. Both move was to flush out black Sheikh regarding the Delhi, at present 135 barred from hearing appeals the Commission said that as politicians "may have direct the parties are seeking a together, I am sure they will money and raise funds for repatriation of detained fishermen are currently filed by people before per its information, chief or indirect influence on bigger share in the seat- join hands after the welfare activities for Pakistani fishermen, the detained in India. statutory bodies till the ministers, ministers and voters and may also disturb sharing arrangement," he elections. We will try to country's poor. paper said. "Out of these 135 fishermen, election process is over as politically appointed office the level playing field" said, while speaking to the bring the old allies together "We will soon see good The petitioners requested 98 are awaiting consular their decisions can bearers of statutory bodies during elections. media on the sidelines of to the keep the Congress results of the move. We that steps should be taken to access, two prisoners are influence voters, the continue to hear appeals The poll body has also the university Naamvistar away from power," he said. cannot deny that people are obtain information about the awaiting their repatriation to Election Commission has filed by persons under asked the five states to send programme on Saturday. Athawale said his party facing a lot of hardship due presence of Pakistani Pakistan and 35 are awaiting directed. various prevailing laws in their compliance report by He, however, clarified that would contest at least 25 to cash crunch, but it is a fishermen in Indian jails, their national status to be In a communication sent to the five states even after the Tuesday. his party, Republican Party seats in the BMC polls with temporary phase," he said. details of charges against the confirmed," the FO said. the northlines 10 SPORTS Jammu | Monday | Jan. 16 | 2017 Yuki out of Oz Open 7th Police Martyrs Memorial Cricket tourney concludes Mithun Manhas, star of DGP pays homage to martyrs, recalls their valour cricket : Prof Bhim Singh Jammu: Prof. Bhim Singh cricket team for 2015–16 Jammu Tawi, Jan 15 On the occasion, DGP paid Senior Adv. Supreme Court Ranji Trophy seas floral tributes to the of India and elected member Mithun Manhas is one of Director General of Police martyres and recalled their of SCBA . He described Mr. the many middle-order (DGP), Dr. S.P Vaid has said valour and supreme Mithun Manhas, batsmen in Indian domestic that sports develop an ability sacrifices. He interacted distinguished cricketer of cricket who were born in to face adversity with poise with the families of martyrs Jammu Pardesh as the star the wrong era: that of Rahul of Cricket of Jammu Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, and dignity besides and distributed gifts among Pradesh . VVS Laxman and Sourav enthusing a spirit of them. Mr. Manhas was presented a Ganguly. Throughout his patriotism and Sabbi Cricket Club white shall and flower best years, there was never sportsmanship among the Hoshiarpur lifted the bouquet to honour his at a vacancy at the India level. youth. championship by defeating Press Club on 15th January, He was at the helm when Dr. Vaid was speaking at the Khanna Cricket Club 2017 in the presence of Delhi ended their closing ceremony of 7th Jagraun in the final match. distinguished gathering. championship drought in Melbourne, Jan 15 The 33-year-old left-hander Police Martyrs Memorial their lives for bringing peace efforts of the people and DGP felicitated the teams Mithun Manhas(born 12 2007-08, although Gambhir There will be no Indian from Luxembourg had lost Cricket Championship at and normalcy in the State. local industrialists who and players and thanked October 1979 in Buttar led the side in the semi-final competing in the singles all five of his previous tour Kathua this afternoon. The force, besides its organise the championship them for displaying Minhas family at Jammu, and final. main draw of the Australia finals but prevailed at the The tournament was earlier professional duties is annually to pay homage to standards of discipline India) is an Indian first-class * Captained Delhi for more Open this year with Yuki sixth attempt. "Wow, what a inaugurated by the DGP in promoting sports culture in police martyrs. He asked the during the championship. cricketer who plays for than half a decade Bhambri stumbling at the night, I've waited a long time which 16 teams from the the state in order to imbibe a civil society to organise such Among others, the closing Chennai Super Kings as an * Captained north zone in final hurdle, losing his third for this," the world No. 34 all-rounder.[1] A right- Dileep trophy State and north India besides spirit of patriotism and activities on regular basis so ceremony was attended by qualifying round to Ernesto said after receiving the handed batsman, he also * Captained North zone in Indian Air Force and Indian sportsmanship among the as to inspire youth to IGP Jammu Danesh Rana, Escobedo.= The unseeded trophy from Rod Laver. "I'm bowls right-arm offbreak Deodhar trophy Army participated. DIG JKS Range AA Wani, Indian lost 7-6 (2) 2-6 4-6 to sorry," he added, fighting in youth. Logistic support to channelize their energies in and can keep wicket. * Won all the major BCCI the 21st seed American after vain to hold back the tears. Dr.Vaid said that JKP is the talented youngsters is a positive way. He also DC Ramesh Kumar, SSP He is a player in the Indian tournaments under my fighting hard for two hours "It just means so much to me organizing various being provided to hone their lauded the participating Pawan Parihar, prominent Premier League represented Captaincy and six minutes. Yuki trailed to win the first time on the tournaments in the state skills in the field of sports, teams, who have shown industrialist, families of the Delhi Daredevils. * Currently the third largest 0-3 in the opening set but ATP in front of my boys and every year in the memory of said the DGP. their interest in the unique martyrs and a large number In September 2015, Manhas Run getter in the history of turned the tables on his rival, my wife." its martyrs who laid down Dr. Vaid appreciated the kind of tourney. of people. joined Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy eventually prevailing in the tie-breaker to open up a one- Parthiv gives Gujarat their set advantage. However, the Civic Action Prog 2016-17 concludes American showed resilience maiden Ranji title and went on to grab the next Indore, Jan 15 NL Correspondent prevention and detection of two sets to seal his place in RAMBAN, Jan 15 crime, it is over social the main draw. India's top Parthiv Patel scored the most significant century of his first- To strengthen the relationship responsibilities for overall doubles players, led by Sania between police department development of the society Mirza, Leander Paes, Rohan class career as his power-packed 143 enabled Gujarat to bulldoze defending champions Mumbai by five wickets for and common masses, Police have also been fully fulfilled Bopanna and the rising pair Department organized their maiden Ranji Trophy title here today. by district police. He advised of Purav Raja and Divij number of activities across Chasing a tricky target of 312, Gujarat were guided by the youth to give their best to Sharan will now try and the state under Civic Action the development of district Patel’s 196-ball knock in what was the highest chase in a make a mark in the first Programme (CAP). To and devote towards studies Ranji Trophy final. It was the second time Gujarat had made Grand Slam of 2017. conclude the CAP 2016-17 and sports and help district Tearful Muller wins in the final of the prestigious domestic tournament, having District Police Ramban Superintendent of Police (Dy started with the inauguration while Tehsil Level winner police to eradicate the Sydney for first tour title previously reached the final in 1951. organized Sports Festival at SP) Headquarter Mohammad of 7 kilometer Cross County Team from Banihal and menace of drugs in the Mumbai were sloppy on the field but that can’t take away District Police Line (DPL), Sydney: An emotional Gilles Rafiq Choudhary, Dy SP DR Ramban by the chief guest Ukhral compete in Kabddi society.The Kabaddi match anything from Gujarat’s effort. They never took their foot here today. Additional Muller clinched his first ATP Tufail Mir and Station House which was started from whereas team from Ramban was won by Ukharal team Superintendent of Police Tour title in his 17th year as off the pedal, never went into a defensive mode. Even Officer (SHO) Ramban and Jaswal bridge Karol and to and Sangaldan compete in and Rambanteam won (ASP) Ramban Mushtaq a professional when he beat though quite a few of his 24 boundaries came off inside Chanderkote besides larger DPL Ramban followed by Vollyball match.Speaking on Vollyball match. Later the Choudhary was the chief Briton Dan Evans 7-6(5) 6-2 edges, Patel didn’t let that affect his mindset and kept number of people were also Kabaddi and Vollyball the occasion Mushtaq winner and runner-up teams guest on the occasion to win the Sydney pushing his team towards the target. Manprit Juneja (54) present during the match.Around 50 contestants Choudhary said that besides were awarded with whereas Deputy International. again came good and added 116 runs with his captain. function.The festival was were participated in the race day to day policing i.e. mementos. Simbu, Kitur win PBL 2017: So near, yet so far for Jayaram Knee injury likely to end Mumbai Marathon New Delhi: Chennai reserved their jumped in to respond. “Never-say-die September 2015. Playing the biggest Mandhana's WBBL stint best for the last. Losing the first game attitude. Never gives up,” with an game of his career he couldn’t hold The 20-year-old, who hurt Deandra Dottin for the Mumbai: Tanzania's Chaltu Tafa came second as in the deciding tie, Chennai’s efficacious smile. his nerves as he lost in straight sets to her knee after landing league stage of WBBL after Alphonce Simbu won the she clocked 2:33:03 while Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk proved Prannoy maintained his unbeaten run Chen Long. awkwardly while bowling, is the West Indian suffered men's elite full marathon her compatriot Tigist Girma his resilience is tougher than his in the PBL beating his compatriot 11- Tanongsak is a known dazzler on the unlikely to play a further multiple cheekbone fractures event while Kenya's Bornes bagged the bronze medal. spelling. The surprise package international circuit and higher ranked part in Heat's WBBL following a collision with Kitur bagged the women's Girma clocked 02:33:19. defeated India’s Ajay Jayaram 9-11, and as such was the favourite to win. campaign and also appears a Laura Harris at the same title at the Standard Simbu, who was 11-7 11-3 and sealed the PBL title for Which made Sindhus win against Chartered Mumbai participating in a full Chennai Smashers as the final score Sung Ji Hyun crucial for Chennai as Marathon here today. marathon after Rio read 4-3 in favour of PV Sindhu’s she stepped up to the challenge. Simbu clocked two hours, Olympics, said that all his side. Parupalli Kashyap has had a tough nine minutes and 32 seconds past experiences helped him The confetti, fist pumps and hugs 2016 which was plagued with injuries. to clinch the gold medal. win today. Among the began incessantly at the Chennai He too like Prannoy and Ajay does not Kenya's Joshua Kirkorir Indians, Olympian Kheta camp. On the other side of the court have a Superseries title in his trophy took the second spot with a Ram, who was eyeing to stood a dejected Ajay Jayaram. It’s not cabinet. “Last year is gone. I’m time of 2:09:50 in a tough better his personal best of the first time he has fallen short of feeling better now” he had said. competition. 2:15:26 he clocked at Rio glory. With every game, Sindhu is proving a Kirkorir's compatriot Eliud last year, came first in It’s always been a case of so near and point she is getting consistent in the Barbgetuny came third as he 2:19:51. yet so far him and the current India top echelons of world badminton. Just completed the distance in Bahadur Singh came second men’s shuttlers. Although the loss a day after winning her much hyped doubtful starter for the venue almost three weeks 2:10:39. with a time of 2:19:57 while would go down to be a bitter one game against compatriot and world no upcoming ICC World Cup back. While Mandhana's Till 30 kms, the race was Th Sanjith Luwang of considering he had looked more 10 Saina Nehwal, the world no 6 Qualifiers which begins availability looks unlikely, neck to neck between the Manipur was third in dominant going into the tie. dispatched higher ranked Sung Ji from February 7 in Sri India's Twenty20 captain three top finishers. 2:21:19. Elam Singh, also of Chennai’s victory also marks the end 4, 8-11, 11-8. Kashyap, 2014 Hyun. Lanka. Mandhana, who was Harmanpreet Kaur, who is The full marathon was Army, was the fourth in of the 14-day long league which began Commonwealth Games gold medallist Heading into the PBL finals, South helped off the field after plying her trade for Sydney flagged off from the iconic 2:21:27 while Rahul Kumar on the first day of the year in has dived around whole of the league Korea’s world no 3 Sung Ji Hyun was picking up the injury, will Thunder, is likely to be Chhatrapati Shivaji Pal was fifth with a time of Hyderabad. putting his body on line so soon after the player to beat. undergo scans tomorrow. called back for the national Terminus in South Mumbai 2:21:43 was. "I tried it (but The injury comes as another team's preparatory camp While Jayaram lost footing when it a year in which injury ate into his “I am very happy. It is the start of the at 7.20 AM by a host of could not come first). In big setback for Heat, who ahead of their departure to mattered the most, another Indian was progress. A win for Kashyap would year and these victories give you a lot dignitaries. 2014, I stood 3rd in the also lost the services of Sri Lanka. up for the task. have rendered the final tie of confidence. We (Sung) will see In the women's category, Mumbai Marathon with a When a question was thrown at him inconsequential. each other in the coming tournaments Kenya's Bornes Kitur won time of 2:22:43," Bahadur, regarding his intensity in the game, Ajay Jayaram, 29, reached his maiden but such wins obviously add a lot to in the elite category with a who clocked his personal PV Sindhu, sitting in the vicinity, Superseries final Korean Open in your confidence. time of 02:29:02. Ethiopia's best, said. Yogeshwar takes Sania's tennis attire branded 14tt h Mumbaii Marrratt hon :: Re 1 as dowry On Glam, glitter filled morning Alphonce Felix New Delhi: Star Indian rewarded with a gold medal. un-Islamic by religious cleric wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, The star grappler is all set to who made India proud by tie the nuptial with the New Delhi: Though it might not be the “Do you think Sania Mirza’s attire is Simbu, Bornes Kitur Chepkirui bags top spots first instance when Sania Mirza has come legal? Is it legal? It is sexual and hence, Mumbai: The annual glittering 14th Standard Ram (31) and Jyoti Shanker Gawte topped the under criticism for her on- un-Islamic,” ranted Rashid on the show, Chartered Mumbai Marathon (SCMM) got men and women category in the Full court dressing a Muslim where the main point of the debate was Marathon, which saw participation of over cleric in Zee News show “Is the Burqa a must for all Muslim 6,000 runners. In the Half Marathon (21.097- Fatah ka Fatwa, branded women?” km), the winner in the men`s category was G. the Indian star's on-court Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami's Lakshmanan and in the women`s category it attire is un-Islamic. wife was also a subject similar criticism was Monika Athare. Sania has often been at the after social media witnessed a picture of The two were felicitated by Bollywood star centre of religious the cricketer with his wife dressed in a John Abraham. This year, the SCMM notched extremism - especially sleeveless attire. the highest turnout with 6,342 men and on social media facing Shami received the backing of entire women running for the Full Marathon criticism for not wearing cricketing community after the social (42.195-km), 14,663 for Half Marathon and burqa. media outburst, with Mohammad 19,980 for the Dream Run, including many winning a bronze medal at daughter of Haryana's This time, Muslim cleric Kaif being underway here on Sunday with participation foreigners, representatives from the defence the 2012 London Olympics, Congress politician Sajid Rashid jumped the one hit of a large ladle of glamour, top sportspersons, forces and Olympians. Top corporate, the has set an example for the Jaibhagwan Sharma Sheetal wagon, slamming the back at corporate bigwigs and commoners Asian Heart Institute, several NGOs, public society by accepting a dowry on January 16. Yogeshwar tennis star's clothing as those enthusiastically making a `run for it`. organisations and others took part in different of just Re. 1 for his said, "I saw my family un-Islamic. Tanzanian athlete Alphonce Felix Simbu (24) capacities for what is billed as Asia`s biggest marriage. struggle to collect dowry for “If a sport requires criticizing and Kenyan runner Bornes Kitur Chepkirui marathon event with highest prize moneys. Nicknamed as Yogi, the the girls of the family." women to drop their burqas, then women Shami. (31), flew past all competition to bag the top Other top Indian athletes who participated wrestler floored societal "As a result, I decided on should not take part in the sport, they are Sania Mirza recently made it to the finals spots in the men`s and women`s category included Elam Singh, Mohammed Yunus, and customs and won millions of two things while growing up not even meant to wrestle” said the cleric of the Sydney international with Barbara respectively in the Full Marathon. Ladakh`s self-trained runners Jigmet Dolma hearts all across India with a I will excel in wrestling and on Zee News show ‘Fatah ka Fatwa’. Styrcova. Among Indian athletes, army soldier Kheta and Tsetan Dolkar. move which can't even be I will not accept dowry. 11 the northlines BUSINESS Jammu | Monday | Jan. 16 | 2017

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Important tips for investing in mutual funds RBI's reputation lies Coal imports down 25% at 14 MT in Dec New Delhi: If you are keen mix of an investment option mid- and small-cap ones are in tatters : Congress New Delhi: Coal imports fell by 25 per cent higher quantities of imported coal that has on investing in mutual funds with a tax saving instrument the riskiest. to 14.31 million tonnes in December, due to consistency in quality," Verma added. and are looking at a long in mutual fund, then debt or One should note that large- New Delhi: Supporting the In a strongly worded letter higher availability of domestic fuel. 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What has to Patel to take action leaves another at its most valuable businesses, accounts for nearly 90 percent Overseas Bank has been order. sum of Rs 50,000," the happened is illegal," he against the "unwarranted company ahead of a complex and of total group revenue. asked to pay Rs 50,000 by In its judgement, the state commission said. said. interference". unpredictable 2017. The promotion of Tata Investor concerns highlight the outsized the apex consumer consumer commission had In his complaint filed veteran Natarajan Chandrasekaran the well- commission to a man for upheld a district fora's before the district forum, regarded, high-performing boss of TCS delaying the crediting of a order asking the bank to Sharma had alleged that Important tips for under whom shares have quadrupled - cheque amount of Rs pay the money to the man the bank caused delay in should be no surprise. 24,652.82 into his account. while holding deficiency the credit of his Savings investing in mutual funds But the departure of Chandrasekaran, known as Chandra, from the Tata group's National Consumer in service on part of the Bank account, the New Delhi: If you are keen with a tax saving instrument Disputes Redressal bank. proceeds of the cheque in most profitable arm still rattled investors. on investing in mutual funds in mutual fund, then debt or They sent TCS shares down more than 4 Commission (NCDRC) "We are of the view that the sum of Rs 24,652.82. and are looking at a long equity funds are two options. bench comprising Justice the revision petition is The bank had alleged that percent on Friday, a day after it also posted term horizon without a lock- While debt funds are better-than-expected quarterly results. D K Jain and member M without any substance. We Sharma had failed to in period then here are a few generally safe, the risk factor Shreesha, asked the bank do not find any mention the account "The IT industry is facing headwinds, and golden tips for choosing of equity funds varies. shareholders would have preferred Chandra to pay the money to East jurisdictional error in number and the account mutual funds that are likely Even among equity funds, Delhi resident R K Sharma impugned order, holder's name on the pay- to stay as CEO for some more time," said to give you much better balanced funds which Souvik Guha, an analyst with Shriram importance of TCS, more than 70 percent while dismissing its warranting our in-slip, at the time of returns than any other combine both debt and revision petition filed interference in Revisional deposit of the cheque and Asset Management, which owns shares in owned by Tata. investment option: equity are least risky, while TCS. Indeed, for Tata Sons, promoting one- "Investors were more confident about against New Delhi State jurisdiction, more so when the particulars were filled If you are not looking for a mid- and small-cap ones are Consumer Disputes the total amount involved up later. time Tata intern Chandrasekaran to Chandra," said a fund manager at a local mix of an investment option the riskiest. chairman of the $100 billion conglomerate mutual fund, which owns shares in TCS. is something of a gamble: to help unpick "In a tough time when volume growth is the group's boardroom troubles, he leaves elusive, you want someone with a proven Automobile exports from India Realty hit hard by demonetisation, behind the growth engine and crown jewel. track record and it would been preferable to decline by 5 per cent in 2016 awaits 'white money' buyers The vast majority of Tata Sons' annual have someone from the business side." New Delhi: India's India. automobile exports across Three-wheelers exports New Delhi: Property market, long Bengaluru and entire national capital region categories fell 5 per cent in stood at 2,88,732 units in considered a black money safe haven, seems admitted that the market took a big hit post Experts question success 2016 dragged down by 2016 as compared to to have taken a big hit from demonetisation, demonetisation though they foresee lower sales of two and 4,24,881 units in January- with developers seeing their sales drop by significant long-term gains, expecting all three-wheelers in various December period of 2015, about 50 percent in the last three months and future deals to be through banking channels. of Make in India campaign markets, including Latin down 32.04 per cent. now pinning their hopes on buyers coming to However, many developers and property New Delhi: Punching holes (Retd), Institute for Studies "These claims, however, America and Africa. Two-wheeler exports last market with 'white money'. consultants also said it is too early to say that in the government's claims in Industrial Development ignore the simple fact that According to latest data by year stood at 22,94,123 The genuine buyers in the residential market, black money has been completely eliminated on success of Make in India (ISID), and Biswajit Dhar, decisions on long-term Society of Indian units as compared with on the other hand, appear to be holding back from the sector though it has become campaign, an analysis by Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru investments will not be taken Automobile Manufactures 24,60,471 units in 2015, their purchase plans on hopes that the interest exceedingly difficult to execute cash two renowned experts University. The policy brief instantly and will be based (SIAM), overall exports down 6.76 per cent. rates would fall further and the property reveals that the programme was based on a study being on careful analysis of during the last year stood at The whole of South prices would plunge post demonetisation, may not have yet made any conducted at ISID. investors' future 34,34,322 units as compared American and African which some see as a 'cleansing' of a sector impact on FDI into focus The 'Make in India' initiative requirements and the relative to 36,14,851 units in 2015, economies are struggling." infested with illicit funds. sectors. The investments was launched in September advantages offered by down 4.99 per cent. Exports of passenger As per the industry data, the secondary or should be examined from the 2014 with an aim to promote alternative locations Two-wheeler and three- vehicle, however, increased resale market, where maximum black money point of view of fresh India as an investment globally," it added. wheeler exports pulled by 17.13 per cent to typically gets parked, has been worst- capacity addition in the destination and a global hub Further, it said the overall down the overall exports 7,38,454 units in 2016 as affected as transactions almost dried up, domestic production and not for manufacturing, design FDI increase during January during the last year even as compared to 6,30,474 units barring some interest in marque properties, on account of round-tripping and innovation. - September 2016 was overseas shipments in in 2015. due to paucity of cash after scrapping of old of funds, the report said. This fall would not have achieved in a large measure segments like passenger Utility vehicles saw the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. transactions as of now. "Statements regarding the occurred had the foreign because of a huge jump in vehicles and commercial biggest jump in exports at The registration of properties also saw a They feel that demonetisation, along with the contribution of FDI to India's investors responded the acquisition of existing vehicles grew in double 1,56,295 units, up 52.62 per decline. In the process, developers are new real estate regulatory Act and the development which ignore consistently to the more shares by foreign investors digits. cent, from 1,02,411 units in estimated to have incurred a revenue loss of Benami Properties Act, would help in these critical features of FDI liberal policy environment of (i.e M&As), by displacing Major markets in Latin 2015. Overseas shipments Rs 22,600 crore because of the cash ban eradicating the practice of parking black would be misleading, if not the government, it added. the existing investors. America and Africa of passenger cars stood at while state governments suffered a notional money in real estate to a great extent and mischievous. India should According to the government The authors have pointed out continued to reel under high 5,79,635 units, up 10.12 per loss on stamp duty of Rs 1,200 crore, as per improve the industry's image. start taking an objective view data, FDI during October major deficiencies in the inflation and currency cent from 5,26,385 units in property consultant Knight Frank India. States are yet to revise guidance values or based on appropriate 2014 to May 2016 grew by official data, which, devaluation thereby 2015. Top officials of several developers across the circle rates post demonetisation, but may empirical evidence," it said. 46 per cent to USD 61.58 according to them, have impacting demand for Van exports rose 50.42 per country from Chennai to Kolkata, from have to soon consider lowering the rates to The report was prepared by billion after the launch of remained "unnoticed" till vehicles exported from cent to 2,524 units. Hyderabad to Pune and Mumbai to reflect market sentiment. K S Chalapati Rao, Professor Make in India programme. now. 12 JAMMU || MONDAY | JAN | 16 || 2017 www.thenorthlines.com The NORTHLINES Army plays a pivotal role in national security: Prez China hands over 2 ships to

NEW DELHI, JAN 15 power in the coming years, families. "It provides stability during Mukherjee, who is the Pak Navy for Gwadar security President Pranab Mukherjee "The Indian Army plays a internal security challenges supreme commander of the Indian Army plays a pivotal today said here. pivotal role in ensuring the and is often called upon to armed forces, noted that KARACHI, JAN 15 role in ensuring the national On the occasion of Army national security of India, provide assistance during Indian Army is known for its security and will continue to Day, he greeted all officers, whilst defending our borders natural calamities," the professionalism, selfless China has handed over two acquit itself as a robust and soldiers, veterans, civilians, across some of the most per- President said in his mes- commitment and the unpar- ships to the Pakistan Navy vital instrument of national ex-servicemen and their ilous terrain in the world. sage. alleled bravery. to safeguard the strategic Gwadar port and trade Over 30 houses gutted No country for old men: Japan’s routes under the US$ 46 bil- lion China-Pakistan at Himachal village prisons becoming nursing homes Economic Corridor, a move likely to raise alarm in India. SHIMLA, JAN 15 villagers came to their res- more officers.” China handed over the two cue and accommodated As part of the plan to tackle ships to the Pakistan Navy As many as 30 houses were them in their houses. the issue, authorities have on Saturday for joint securi- completely ravaged and 59 The fire erupted in the vil- ty along the sea route of the also given the greenlight to a Agency Rear Admiral Jamil has already raised a new divi- were partially-affected in a lage around 11.30 pm last plan to send physical fitness China-Pakistan Economic night-long blaze in Tagnu night but the district admin- Corridor (CPEC), Dawn Akhter, Commander West sion of the army to ensure experts to more prisons to Commodore Mohammad security along the CPEC route village about 45 km from istration was alerted around cater to the needs of older News reported. Rohru in the district render- 1 am on Sunday. The Gwadar port in Waris and top naval and and in and around the Gwadar inmates. civilian officials were pres- port. ing over 89 families home- DC, Shimla, Rohan Chand Prison life in Japan is far Pakistan's restive less. Thakur said the link road to Balochistan province has ent on the occasion. Security of Gwadar city has TOKYO, JAN 15 In 2015, almost 20 percent from easy—talking is for- No loss of life was reported the village was blocked. been developed under CPEC "The Chinese ships have been handed over to the of those who were either bidden while at work, as the fire victims were SDM Rohru along with a linking western China become part of the Pakistan army's new division raised Every day is the same. He arrested or interrogated by inmates must walk single given shelter in a senior sec- team reached on foot on the through Pakistan with the Navy from today," Vice during the tenure of former wakes at 6:45 am, eats police were aged 65 or file, and bathing is restrict- ondary school near the vil- snow blocked road at 2 am Middle East, Africa and Admiral Hussaini said, army chief Gen Raheel Sharif. breakfast 20 minutes later older—up from 5.8 per cent ed. lage and provided food and and monitored the rescue Europe. adding that the navy would In the past, China has shied and reports for work at eight in 2000, according to the Even during rare events put warm clothing. The nearby operation. The ships -- named after two become stronger with the away from saying that it plans o’clock sharp. But this isn’t National Police Agency. on for their entertainment, rivers Hingol and Basol near induction of the ships. to deploy its naval ships in your typical Japanese Most are imprisoned for they are only allowed to sit Gwadar -- were received by He termed the induction of Gwadar, a move which could salaryman. petty crime such as shoplift- ramrod straight with their India 'incomplete' Commander of the Pakistan the Chinese ships into the raise alarm in the US and This man is in his 80s and he ing and theft. hands on their laps. Fleet Vice Admiral Arifullah Pakistan Navy as a "historic India. is in prison—a cage of struc- The rise in senior crime is Applause is generally for- without Sindh: Advani Hussaini. moment" and said the ships China has not only rebuilt the ture and certainty that he is attributed to increased eco- bidden. Recently built in China and would be deployed for the Gwadar port but also has its hesitant to ever leave. nomic hardship, an ageing Life is monotonous, and nat- not a part of India anymore. equipped with state-of-the- security of the Gwadar port operational control. It is also “I don’t know what kind of population, and pure greed, urally restricted, yet many "At times I feel sad that art guns, the ships will be and the sea route of the building a network of roads life I should lead after I get according to a 2013 report prefer this predictable regi- Karachi and Sindh are not part of Pakistan Navy and CPEC. and railways to link up its out. I’ll be worried about my by the National Police men where they have shel- parts of India anymore. I also used to protect the sea- The Chinese government remote western region to health and financial situa- Agency. ter, food, and medical care, was very active in RSS dur- lanes in the Arabian Sea. will provide two more ships Gwadar for easier access to tion once I leave,” the “It’s a problem that the work to life on the outside. ing my childhood days in A ceremony was held in to Pakistan Navy which the Arabian Sea. inmate told AFP on condi- of prison officers is becom- “At least (in prison) they Sindh. It is matter of dis- Gwadar where Chinese offi- have been named Dasht and The revamped Gwadar port tion of anonymity from ing more like nursing care,” have a roof over their head may. I believe that India cials, who reached Gwadar Zhob after two districts in became operational in Tokyo’s Fuchu Prison, Justice Ministry official and guaranteed meals,” says appears incomplete without aboard the ships, handed Balochistan. November last year after two where he is serving time for Shinsuke Nishioka said, Tina Maschi, associate pro- Sindh," Advani said. them over to their Pakistani China is extending help and cargo ships laden with con- attempted theft. contrasting that with the tra- fessor at Fordham He was speaking at the 48th counterparts. cooperation to Pakistan for tainers set off for Bangladesh, His case is not unique: Japan ditional task of ensuring the University Graduate School NEW DELHI, JAN 15 ascension anniversary of Director General of the security along the CPEC's Sri Lanka, the UAE and EU. is in the midst of a geriatric incarcerated don’t escape. of Social Service. — AFP spiritual leader Pitashri Pakistan Maritime Security land and sea routes. Pakistan —PTI BJP patriarch LK Advani Brahma, the founder of crime wave such that its Officers at Fuchu, Japan’s feels that India appears Prajapita Brahma Kumaris prisons increasingly look biggest male-only correc- "incomplete" without Sindh Ishwariya Vishwa like nursing homes. tional house, have to change Don't be flippant about Indian icons: Das to Amazon in its territory. Vidyalaya. The situation has become so diapers for some prisoners The 89-year-old leader In his brief address, Advani dire the government and help them bathe. NEW DELHI, JAN 15 er, he added: "Comment Washington Post that the When asked, Ministry of made the remarks at an also praised the organisation approved a plan to deploy “Older prisoners sometimes on Amazon was as a citi- doormat was no longer for External Affairs event here today while for according importance to nursing care staff to about are hard of hearing,” Economic Affairs Secretary zen of India as I felt sale on its website. Spokesperson Vikas Swarup lamenting that Karachi, the women and placing them in half of Japan’s 70 prisons Nishioka said. “They don’t Shaktikanta Das on Sunday strongly about it. Nothing After the Indian flag inci- did not specifically mention capital of the Pakistani high positions in its hierar- from April, allocating a understand instructions and asked Amazon to desist from more should be read into dent, External Affairs the issue, saying, "As a fol- province, where he was chy while adding that he budget of 58 million yen they have to go to the toilet being flippant about Indian it." Minister Sushma Swaraj low up to the matter regard- born in a Sindhi family was wants RSS (USD 495,000). often. It’s tough. We’ll need symbols and icons, caution- Last week, after a strong had received several com- ing the sale of doormats with ing it that "indifference will protest by India over plaints of Amazon selling the Indian flag on Amazon, 'One China' policy 'non-negotiable': China to Trump be at your own peril". Amazon selling doormats flip-flops with Mahatma our Ambassador in "Amazon, better behave. depicting Indian flag, the Gandhi's image. Washington has been BEIJING, JAN 15 followed by Washington in its Lu urged the US side to Taiwan, which in turn accused Desist from being flippant e-retail giant removed the Some Twitter users have instructed to convey to relations with Beijing. properly deal with the Beijing of offering big loans to about Indian symbols & offensive article from its tagged Swaraj in their Amazon that while provid- China on Sunday made it It must be pointed out that Taiwan issue so as to avoid entice the small countries to icons. Indifference will be Canadian website. tweets complaining that the ing a platform for third party clear that the 'One China' pol- there is but 'One China' in the undermining the healthy and move away from Taipei. at your own peril," Das A spokesman for Amazon beach sandals with Gandhi's vendors, they should respect icy is "non-negotiable" and world, and that Taiwan is an steady development of bilat- Nigeria also broke off all said in a tweet. based at its headquarters image were being sold on Indian sensitivities and sen- "no one can change it", in a inalienable part of China, Lu eral ties and cooperation in diplomatic relations with In another tweet, howev- in Seattle had told The the Amazon US site. timents." — PTI strong rebuttal to President- said in a statement. major areas, state-run Taiwan after the visit of elect Donald Trump's plan to The government of the Xinhua news agency report- Chinese Foreign Minster PM-led panel to select CBI chief on Monday use American policy on People's Republic of China is ed. Wang Yi few days ago. Taiwan as a bargaining chip. the only legitimate govern- Since his election, Trump Besides a showdown on 'One NEW DELHI, JAN 15 investigating agency. doing the rounds as strong Chinese Foreign Ministry ment representing China, has riled China by holding China' policy after Trump The selection committee has contenders for the top post, spokesman Lu Kang said the "which is an internationally telephone talks with takes over, Beijing also appre- A three-member committee Congress leader Mallikarjun they said. 'One China' policy is the recognised fact and no one Taiwanese President Tsai- hends a trade war as the US headed by Prime Minister Kharge and Chief Justice of Choudhary and Bahuguna political foundation of bilat- can change it," Lu said. Ing-wen, who herself is toe- Presidential-elect wants to Narendra Modi will meet India or his nominee as its are 1979 batch IPS officers eral ties and "is non-nego- "We urge the relevant party in ing a hardline against bring about a parity of bilateral tomorrow to decide on the other members. of Bihar and Telangana tiable", following Trump's the United States to realise Beijing. trade, which is heavily in chief of the country’s pre- A list of about 45 eligible cadre respectively. statement that the policy on the high sensitivity of the China on the other hand is favour of China. mier probe agency CBI. IPS officers has been sent to Chaudhary is Director Taiwan is up for negotiation Taiwan issue and abide aby pressuring over 20 countries China's exports to the US total The post of CBI director is the Prime Minister’s Office General of Indo-Tibetan and that he is not fully com- commitments made by previ- mainly in Latin America and to about US$ 500 billion lying vacant for over one for consideration as next Border Police (ITBP) force mitted to it. ous US governments to the Africa to not have diplomat- against US$ 100 billion of month following Anil CBI director, official sources and Bahuguna is Director of "Everything is under negotia- One China policy and the ic ties with Taipei. American exports to the Sinha’s retirement on said today. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel tion, including One China," principles of the three joint Recently China prevailed Chinese mainland. December 2. The name of senior IPS offi- National Police Academy, cadre, is working with Trump told the Wall Street communiques," he said with- over tiny African island Sao Trump accuses China of At present, Gujarat-cadre cers Krishna Choudhary, Hyderabad. Maharashtra State Police Journal on Friday, question- out directly referring to Tome and Principe to break devaluing its currency to gain IPS officer Rakesh Asthana Aruna Bahuguna and S C Mathur, a 1981 batch IPS Housing and Welfare ing the decades-old-policy Trump. off diplomatic ties with more out of its exports. is the interim director of the Mathur, among others are officer of Maharashtra Corporation Ltd. — PTI B’desh arrests ‘mastermind’ After Senate, US House clears behind Dhaka cafe siege path for repeal of Obamacare

WASHINGTON, JAN 15

The US House of Representatives has joined the Senate in passing a criti- cal measure that marks the first major step toward an Ohio Republican. old to overcome. repealing outgoing President “This is a critical first step to Trump made repeal of the DHAKA, JAN 15 restaurant who were cap- Barack Obama’s landmark deliver relief to Americans law a central plank of his tured alive so far as “13 of but controversial health care struggling under this law,” insurgent campaign, and he The Bangladesh police the 17 militants who were reforms. House Speaker Paul Ryan sounded triumphant ahead of today said they have arrest- presumed to have plotted The House’s near party-line told fellow members, the vote. “The ‘Unaffordable’ ed a top Islamist militant the attack were killed in vote of 227 to 198 approved a describing as a “rescue mis- Care Act will soon be histo- accused of being one of the encounters so far”. budget blueprint which pro- sion” the latest effort to ry!” he tweeted early yester- ‘masterminds’ of the coun- “During the initial interro- vides Republicans, who con- unwind Obamacare. day. try’s worst terror attack at a gation he has admitted to his trol both chambers of “This experiment has failed,” Days earlier he said the popular Dhaka cafe and direct link to plot of staging Congress, with a framework and “we have to step in Republicans ought to repeal plotting murders of reli- the attack on Gulshan’s for dismantling the before things get worse.” and replace Obamacare gious minorities including Holey Artisan and the sub- Affordable Care Act. The Senate passed the resolu- quickly and “simultaneous- two Hindu priests. sequent Eid congregation in But one week before tion on Thursday. It received ly.” During a Thursday town IS-linked outlawed Neo- Sholakia,” Islam said. Republican President-elect no Democratic support in hall style event Ryan said he Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen The official said the police Donald Trump takes office, a either chamber, highlighting was on board, and that he recruiter Jahangir Alam, investigations found that sense of urgency has swept the intensely partisan fight envisioned action on a plan alias Rajib, alias Gandhi, Alam was involved in plot- over Washington about what that lies ahead. “within the first hundred was arrested last night from ting murders of 22 people his party will put forward as a The resolution provides days.” Unwinding Elenga, some 120 km north including a slain Japanese replacement for the law, with Republicans with a powerful Obamacare will be a monu- of Dhaka, Counter- national, a Hindu tailor, two Democrats warning of disas- tool, called reconciliation, mental task. Republican lead- Terrorism and Transnational Hindu priests, a village doc- trous consequences should which allows repeal legisla- ership is moving carefully, police unit chief Monirul tor, a Sufi Muslim, a profes- Republicans act too hastily. tion to proceed through the stressing it does not want to Islam told media. sor of state-run Rajshahi “This resolution essentially 100-member Senate with a “pull the rug out from any- He said that Alam was one University and several oth- fires the starting pistol... for simple majority, protected one” who might lose cover- of the “key players” of the ers in the past four years. — repealing Obamacare,” said from a Democratic filibuster age if there is no replacement July attack on Holey Artisan PTI Representative Bill Johnson, that requires a 60-vote thresh- plan on offer. — AFP