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PUBLISHED FROM DELHI & KOLKATA VOL. 13, ISSUE 187 | Saturday, 7 July 2018 | New Delhi | Pages 16 | Rs 3.00 NO HALF TRUTHS pNIFTY 10,772.65 (+22.90) pSENSEX 35,657.86 (+83.31) pDOW JONES 24,395.82 (+39.08) pNASDAQ 7639.59 (+53.17) pRUPEE/DOLLAR 68.87 (+0.08) qRUPEE/EURO 80.87 (-0.29) pGOLD/10GM 31,690 (+110.00) qSILVER/K 40,500 (-100) GHANA DRUG COURT SENDS WILL TRUMP USE TRACE LYSETTE, JAMIE CLAYTON PEDDLER KILLED SEPARATIST AASIYA, ‘MADE IN CHINA’ SLAM HOLLYWOOD DOUBLE IN SCUFFLE WITH 2 OTHERS TO 10-DAY FLAGS FOR 2020 STANDARDS ON CASTING GGN COPS PG4 NIA CUSTODY PG6 CAMPAIGN? PG12 TRANSGENDERS PG16 Petroleum products FIRST AMONG EQUALS Pak court gives 10-yr to be brought under GST in stages: Centre SC reiterates that Chief jail to Sharif in the MPOST BUREAU first corruption case NEW DELHI: Finance Secretary Justice is master of roster Hasmukh Adhia on Friday said the MPOST BUREAU all-powerful GST Highlights Council would NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court »»A two-judge bench consider bringing petroleum products under on Friday upheld the Chief Justice Goods and Services Tax (GST) and it could of India’s role as “Master of Ros- stated that the happen in phases. ter”. A two-judge bench, compris- CJI’s role could not Speaking on the issue, Central Board of Indi- ing Justices A K Sikri and Ashok be interpreted to rect Taxes and Customs Chairman S Ramesh Bhushan, stated that the CJI’s role include the Collegium said although there is demand for bringing could not be interpreted to include when it comes to the petroleum products under GST, the GST Coun- the Collegium when it comes to the allocation for cases cil will have to finalise modalities. allocation for cases as it will make as it will make day- Currently, diesel, petrol, crude oil, natural day-to-day functioning difficult. gas and aviation turbine fuel are outside the Disposing of the petition filed to-day functioning ISLAMABAD: An account- Avenfield properties case purview of goods and services tax, and states by senior advocate Shanti Bhushan, difficult ability court in Pakistan on while his daughter Maryam have the right to impose a value-added tax on Justice A K Sikri said, “Erosion of »»Reacting to the Friday sentenced ousted was sentenced to seven years. these items. respect for the Judiciary in public verdict, advocate prime minister Nawaz Sharif Nawaz’s son-in-law Capt “One of the demands that is there before us, minds is the greatest threat to the to 10 years in prison in one (retd) Safdar was given a one we will see... everything will happen in stages,” independence of the institution.” Prashant Bhushan, who of the three corruption cases year sentence. Adhia said at an event here. Justices Sikri and Bhushan represented Shanti against him in the high-pro- While Sharif was fined 8 The civil aviation ministry has time and delivered two separate but con- Bhushan in court, file Panama Papers scandal. million pounds (USD 10 mil- again voiced its concern on the high rate of taxes curring judgments upholding the tweeted, “Sad that The court delivered the lion), his daughter Maryam on aviation turbine fuel, which accounts for a prerogative of the CJI in allocat- SC ruled that CJI can verdict after postponing it was handed down a 2 mil- significant chunk of an airline’s operational costs ing cases. unilaterally decide the four times in the Avenfield lion pound (USD 2.6 mil- and also has a bearing on airfares. Reacting to the verdict, advo- allocation of cases” corruption case - on the own- lion) fine. Earlier, the civil aviation ministry had also cate Prashant Bhushan, who rep- Chief Justice of India Justice Dipak Misra PTI ership of four flats in the posh The judgement runs in written to the finance ministry seeking the resented Shanti Bhushan in court, Avenfield House in London. over 100 pages. inclusion of jet fuel under the indirect tax tweeted, “Sad that SC today ruled ter of Roster’ and wanted either the appointment of judges… where the ticular jurisdiction. Sharif, 68, is in London The ruling came weeks regime with full input tax credit at the earliest. that CJI can unilaterally decide the Collegium or a full court to decide judges (of the Collegium) are not In January this year, four attending to his wife Kul- before the general elections The finance ministry has expressed its inten- allocation of cases. 4 judges pointed the allocation of cases. personally involved (they decide senior-most judges — Justices J soom Nawaz who was diag- in Pakistan on July 25. tion to include natural gas and ATF within the out in PC that CJI was abusing his Attorney General K K Venu- on the files of others). Here, they Chelameswar (since retired), Ran- nosed with throat cancer Authorities had deployed purview of the goods and services tax soon. powers in allotting sensitive cases gopal, in response to the plea, had are personally involved, and each jan Gogoi, Madan B Lokur and last year. a large number of security “We have done a lot but that it does not mean like Loya’s, medical college scam argued that the role “requires a may want to hear cases of a partic- Kurian Joseph — of the Supreme Accountability court personnel in and around the that there is no scope for the betterment of the etc. Unfortunate that SC has not decision on several aspects and that ular jurisdiction”. Court, in an unprecedented press judge Mohammad Bashir Federal Judicial Complex, existing system. We still believe that we need to insulated itself from abuse of CJI’s is not something that five (the Col- To this, Prashant Bhushan conference, said that the situa- pronounced the verdict where the court is located. do a lot more and we are working in that direc- powers.” legium) or all of them (judges) can countered that it was safer to have tion in the apex court was “not in behind closed doors. The roads leading to the com- tion,” Adhia said. In his petition, Shanti Bhushan sit and thrash it out”. He also told a collective decision as the CJI, too, order” and many “less than desir- Sharif was sentenced plex have also been closed to had questioned the CJI as the ‘Mas- the court that “this is not like the could want to hear cases of a par- able” things had taken place. See P7 to 10 years in prison in the the general traffic. AGENCIES I try to run Lok LG-CM meet; impasse GRIEZMANN SEALS IT FOR FRANCE CBI arrests Sabha like a mother France beat Uruguay 2-0 two retired BOI SUMITRA MAHAJAN over services continues officers for to book semi-finals spot `2,654 cr fraud In today’s NIZHNY NOVGOROD: France outclassed Uruguay MPOST BUREAU paper 2-0 to enter the semi-finals 2018 at the Nizhny Novgorod NEW DELHI: The CBI on ... Stadium in on Friday. Raphael Friday arrested two senior CITY Varane and Antoinne Griez- retired officers of Bank of SISODIA INAUGURATES MANGO FESTIVAL 3 mann scored the two goals India in connection with as France reached their sixth alleged loan fraud of Rs NATION semi-final at the World Cup. 2,654 crore by Vadodara- A Fernando Muslera howler based Diamond Power ‘ZAKIR WILL NOT BE DEPORTED’ 7 in the 61st minute handed Infrastructure Ltd. (DPIL) SAYANTAN GHOSH is supreme. Orders of SC become France a 2-0 lead in the sec- in the bank. EDIT the law of the land. They must be ond half of the quarter-final V V Agnihotri and PK ISOLATED TALIBAN DISARRAYED 8 NEW DELHI: After nearly 48 hours respected.” clash. Griezmann hit a pow- Shrivastava retired GM and of the Supreme Court judgment, the Meanwhile, a communique from erful shot headed straight to didn’t see any clear-cut chances in the first half, but he couldn’t DGM respectively, had alleg- INTERNATIONAL Delhi Chief Minister and the Lieu- the LG office said, “The MHA has Muslera but he failed to collect for either team. Nahitan Nan- convert them. He had a glori- edly granted undue favours tenant Governor held a 25-minute advised that as per concluding paras of it cleanly, and the ball ended up dez had a chance for Uruguay ous chance in the 20th minute to the company in allow- THAI BOAT CAPSIZE KILLS 37 11 closed-door meeting on Friday where judgement, the nine appeals including at the back of the net. Raphael from close range. Uruguay when his header from six- ing credit limits, the offi- BUSINESS the LG assured every cooperation the one relating to ‘Services’ shall be Varane had earlier scored with was the better team in the first yards out went way over the cials said. from his side. taken up by a Supreme Court bench a clinical header in the 40th quarter but they hardly trou- goal post. After initial pressure They said both have been THYSSENKRUPP BACKS TATA STEEL JV 13 However, CM Arvind Kejri- and the MHA notification dated May minute to give France a 1-0 bled French goalkeeper Hugo from Uruguay, France got hold arrested on Friday and will wal claimed that LG Anil Baijal had 25, 2015, continues to be valid”. lead over Uruguay at the end Lloris. Kylian Mbappe had a of the proceedings and started be produced before a spe- SPORT refused to give Delhi government However, later the CM alleged, of the first half. The first half few good chances for France to dictate the play. AGENCIES cial court in Ahmedabad on SWEDEN STAND IN ENGLAND’S WAY 14 control over the transfer and posting “LG sought advice from home min- Saturday. The promoters of of bureaucrats because of a 2015 order istry which told him that services the company were arrested of the home ministry that handed should not be given to Delhi govern- Security men rescue three ‘sadhus’ from getting lynched in April this year. “services” to the Lieutenant Governor. ment. It is the first time in the history The agency in an FIR MPOST BUREAU FOR ADVERTISING “Met Kejriwal and Deputy Chief of India that the Central government CHILD-LIFTING RUMOURS the mob, videographed and had said that the DPIL, kindly contact at 9810195709 Minister Manish Sisodia. Assured has openly refused to obey the SC’s shared on social media, fur- which manufactures elec- or them of my continued support and order...” HAFLONG: Army and police men posted at an adjacent ther fuelling the rumours, the tric cables and equipment, is [email protected] cooperation in the interest of good Later on Friday the ministry of personnel have rescued three camp and police officers came officials said. Following the promoted by Suresh Narain governance and overall development Home Affairs termed chief minis- ‘sadhus’ from getting lynched to the rescue of three persons incident, the district admin- Bhatnagar and his sons Amit of Delhi as per the letter and spirit of ter Arvind Kejriwal’s statement on by a mob, which suspected on Thursday after hundreds of istration, under the chairman- and Sumit, who are also the FOR SUBSCRIPTION Constitution,” LG Baijal tweeted. Delhi L-G seeking advice from MHA them to be child-lifters, at people had gathered to attack ship of Deputy Commissioner directors of the firm. kindly contact at 8800854665 In response, CM Arvind Kejriwal ‘msleading’. “MHA has not advised LG Mahur Railway Station in them in the wake of rumours Amitabh Rajkhowa and Super- The loan, it said, was or tweeted, “Thank you, sir. All of us to ignore any part of SC order. This is Dima Hasao district of Assam, of child-lifting. intendent of Police Prasanta declared a non-performing [email protected] should work together for the devel- a misleading statement,” a statement officials said on Friday. The belongings of the ‘sad- Saikia, called for an emergency asset in 2016-17. opment of Delhi. The constitution from MHA observed. See P3 District officials said Army hus’ were thrown open by meeting on Thursday.

BANERJEE ASSURES THAT A UNITED OPPOSITION WILL NOT ENCOUNTER CONFLICTS IN LEADERSHIP AS LONG AS THERE IS UNDERSTANDING ‘75 seats will determine the game’ MPOST BUREAU jee would be touted by many to respectable mutual understand- despite knowing the details, I will jee further added, “They are inflict- assume the coveted role of Prime ing. Her equations with Sonia and “I have no intent not tell you.” In between the lines of ing torture. There is no freedom of KOLKATA: Chief Minister Mamata Minister — the lady in white though Rahul Gandhi though, are shaded (to be Prime disclosing and enclosing, Banerjee speech or expression. Everybody Banerjee has asserted with confi- has another story to tell. “I have no differently, given their distinct has raised her finger and the direc- is scared, afraid to speak!” Asked dence that a single common candi- intent (to be Prime Minister). I am engagements. “I respect her (Sonia Minister). I am a tion is only a fool’s guess. about the possibility of an alliance date for 75 seats would seal the game a simple person and happy with my Gandhi). She is very gentle, sober simple person and Mamata Banerjee has been with the BJP, if the NDA falls shorts for 2019. “If Mayawati and Akhilesh job...Instead of preparing for PM and polite. We have never had a unsparing in her critique of the of the requisite numbers and seeks work together in Uttar Pradesh, the candidature, let us work together,” quarrel,” Banerjee has always dis- happy with my incumbent central government, Banerjee’s support, she reiterated her game will be over,” she said in an Banerjee said trying to draw the cur- played this unquestioned respect job...Instead of which was exhibited once again as stance, “I cannot support those who interview with a national magazine. tains on speculations of her assum- towards the Gandhi matriarch. she emphasised, “Except for the cause atrocities.” The message then On being asked about the prospects ing the mighty chair. Nevertheless, Towards Rahul too she expresses preparing for PM publicity, their performance is zero. is loud and clear. of an oppositional alliance, Baner- on persisting upon her role in the optimism, “He is from a younger candidature, let From foreign policy to economic The BJP has been accused of jee showed no restraints in express- future coalition, she did not entirely generation, let them work according policy, they have failed in every compromising India’s federal struc- ing her optimism, “It is possible... rule out the possibility of becoming to their choice...Let them also serve us work together” department.” ture and Banerjee too has spoken Everybody has to work together... PM, “Who am I to rule out any- the people as they can.” Speaking of vigilantism and beef unequivocally on how the Centre Whoever is stronger wherever, let thing? I am a seasoned politician... Despite other regional parties philosophy and ideology are clear”. abide by that.” ban, Banerjee said without minc- is restricting its cooperation with them fight the election. Leadership after my struggles, I have been MP hesitating in embracing the Con- For Mamata Banerjee, the goal Disclosing for the first time her ing words, “We don’t support any states, owing to an ideological dif- will not be a problem. If there is seven times, MLA twice and a CM gress as a part of the opposition is unambiguous as is her personal grievance with her cancelled trips to terrorist organisation, be it ISIS or ference. Despite the difference, understanding, everything can be twice. I cannot say anything that the coalition, Banerjee remains resolute. sense of political etiquette and eth- China and Chicago, Banerjee said RSS militants. You cannot divide the Mamata Banerjee has been resil- sorted out.” others might not like.” Her focus is one: to defeat the BJP ics. “We have to take our country- tacitly, “I know there was some foul country with your militant activi- ient, refusing to stoop to the pow- Garnering undisputed support The Congress and Mamata along “with anybody as long as they men into confidence. Whatever play. I cannot discuss it because I ties, your politics of hate. You are ers at the Centre, “I will not beg,” from West Bengal, Mamata Baner- Banerjee have, for long, shared a are efficient and their intentions, the regional parties decide, we will respect my country, that’s why giving Hindus a bad name.” Baner- she states explicitly. Turn to P5 2 mp around town MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 7 July, 2018

MOVIE OF THE WEEK BENEFITS OF FEEDING Hanuman v/s Mahiravan: An untold chapter from the epic dogs right during monsoon HANUMAN V/S MAHIRAVAN Director: Ezhil Vendan; Voice Cast: Rajesh Jolly, Viral Shah, Add balanced fibrous food to your dog’s diet and engage Ganesh Divekar, Sweta Pradhan, Mayur Vyas, Parminder your pup in regular exercise this monsoon Ghumman, Shailendra Pandey, Nandkishore Pandey; air shedding, immunity requirement for nutrition is different. 4Taking care of your puppy: issues or an infection – the For instance, a large sized adult dog’s New born pups are the most sus- Rating: answer to these problems nutritional needs vary from that of a ceptible to infections. There is an faced by your dog can be small sized adult dog. An ideal whole- ‘Immunity Gap’ when they wean Hfound in their diet, say experts. some meal should contain Vitamin C, off their mother’s milk and this is here have been numerous finally, Mahiravana enters the enclo- Vitamin E and Omega 3 fatty acids as an extremely crucial time to ensure stories that glorify Hanu- sure disguised as Ram’s ally Vibhis- Pet Experts and Veterinary Surgeons, they have important immune and anti- that they are fed a diet which has man’s devotion and love for han and kidnaps the sleeping duo. suggest a few dietary tips and tricks to take inflammatory functions that contribute been carefully designed to deal with Lord Rama. When the real Vibhishan comes care of your pet this monsoon: to a dog’s health and vitality. Your dog’s the situation. TIn fact there is an image that has to visit Ram, Hanuman realises what 4Fighting infections: Diet is the meal should contain To bridge this gap, it is impera- Lord Rama and his brother Laksh- happened, torn with guilt and grief one of the most important elements to these nutrients. tive to feed them the optimal pet man seated on Hanuman’s shoulders. and on the advice of Vibhishan, he solve the underlying problem of yeast food which contains colostrum. This image originates from this story, sets out to Patala to rescue Ram and build up and its resulting infections Since, colostrum is first milk pro- 4Avoid hair shedding: A pet’s coat which among the few, is one of the Lakshman before Mahiravan sacri- throughout a dog’s body. duced by the mother imme- is the reflection of its health and the food untold stories from the Ramayan. fices them. How Hanuman enters the One of the symptoms is excessive diately after giving birth, it is that it consumes. A shiny and healthy And as the title suggests, this ani- netherworld and rescues the broth- itching, in case such symptoms persist highly important for new- coat is the result of optimal nutrition mated film is about Hanuman’s con- ers from the clutches of Mahiravan, consult your vet. Add balanced born pups. Colostrum can which is a key to a dog’s general well- frontation with Mahiravana, the son forms the crux of the tale. fibrous food to your dog’s diet also be found as a special being. Provide your dog with high qual- of sage Vishrava and and the brother While the story is interesting, the to ensure regular bowel move- ingredient in select pack- ity diet with digestible protein sources. of Ravana, the king of Lanka. plot with Hanuman’s antics drags in ments, which in the rainy sea- aged pet foods. Pet food Foods with Omega 3 fatty acids also play The screenplay by Narayanan parts and this gets tedious for a while. son can be a blessing as the fortified with colostrum an important role in promoting a healthy Vaidyanatan, sticks to the source Technically, the film is astutely exposure to outdoors can be is proven to enhance coat with minimal shedding. material, which is according to the mounted and rendered in Hindi, restricted. You can try to immune response in 4What to avoid this season: It is scriptures. Tamil, Telugu and English with ace engage your dog in some pups for an overall pro- quite common for pet owners to feed During the battle between Lord voice artistes that lend their voices indoor exercises to pre- motion of their diges- their pets with whatever is on their plate Ram and Ravana, when Ravana’s son and bring the characters to life. This vent weight gain. tive and immune or the leftovers. Avoid raw meat, raw Indrajit is killed, Ravana summons review is based on the Hindi version. 4Building health and response chicken, excessive fibrous vegetables and his brother Mahiravana to wreak The animation and 3D effects immunity: A dog’s to vaccination. raw or cooked bones. It is essential to havoc over Ram’s army. Mahiravana, of the film certainly match interna- diet is the founda- follow a particular diet plan and a close a sorcerer and King of Patala or the tional standards. Each frame is intri- tion of building watch should be kept on a dog’s health netherworld, promises to help. cate and beautifully designed, but the good immu- when switching food habits. Ram and his entourage are wary colour palette is subdued, stark and nity. Every IANS that some mishap can take place on not very appealing. The music and dog’s a particular fateful night that could background score elevates the view- bring harm to Ram and Lakshman. ing experience. Hanuman is put on guard to ensure Overall, with an onslaught of bril- that no one enters the enclosure liant, racy and colourful animation where the two brothers are relaxing. films from international markets, this Mahiravana makes many film may not hold the attention and attempts and is unsuccessful. Then fascinate young minds. IANS Feeling young could slow Young, well educated people down brain ageing: Study

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One possibility is that those who change their jobs, which was contrary to ple who feel younger than their age show “Importantly, this difference remains feel younger are more likely to lead a the researchers’ initial prediction. fewer signs of brain ageing, compared robust even when other possible factors, more physically and mentally active life However, higher levels of educa- with those who feel their age or older including personality, subjective health, which could cause improvements in tion and a lower unemployment rate than their age. depressive symptoms, or cognitive func- brain health. However, for those who were related to changing organisation, “We tend to think of ageing as a fixed tions, are accounted for.” feel older, the opposite could be true. but unrelated to going into another process, where our bodies and minds The researchershypothe - The study suggests that elderly people occupation. change steadily. However, the passing sised that those who who feel older than their age should con- The results also showed that a good years affect everyone differently. How sider caring for their brain education was more important for old we feel, which is called our subjec- health. IANS employees to change into another indus- tive age, also varies between people–with try than a positive situation in the labour many feeling older or younger than their market. actual age,” said Jeanyung Chey of Seoul In recent decades, employees’ careers National University in South Korea. have changed significantly, with long- For the study, published in the jour- term employment with one organisa- nal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, the tion no longer the default career path, team included a small number of partici- researchers said. pants aged 59-84 years, and performed Career mobility has important impli- MRI brain scans to look at grey matter eople are more likely to change turer in UEA’s Norwich Business School. cations for organisations, for example in volumes in various brain regions. jobs when they are younger and “Our findings have immediate prac- terms of their strategic HR management The results showed that people well educated, though not nec- tical implications by improving our and their success in attracting and retain- who felt younger than their age were essarily because they are more understanding of opportunities and ing talented staff. more likely to score higher on a memory Popen to a new experience, according hindrances for different kinds of career For employees, every successful job test, considered their health to be better to a study. mobility,” Unger said. change potentially increases employabil- and were less likely to report depressive Researchers from ETH Zurich in ity and future opportunities for advanc- symptoms. Switzerland and the University of East ing their career. Anglia (UEA) in the UK analysed and “For organisations, our results high- compared the effects of individual char- light the relevance of investing resources acteristics and the economic context on in career management programmes for career mobility. employee retention. Investments in They investigated what is more employees’ career opportunities might important for people to change their job especially pay off in times of a favour- - the current unemployment rate, their able external labour market, when staff personal openness to new experiences, have many external options,” said their age at the time of the job change, Unger. PTI or their level of education. 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No. 011-47777500 city 3 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 7 July, 2018 mp Kejriwal seeks appointment ‘Will follow MHA notification on Services till SC clarifies’ with Union Home Minister SAYANTAN GHOSH NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor Anil Decision comes after Kejriwal and Sisodia’s meeting with LG Anil Baijal Baijal on Friday clarified that as suggested by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) he would OUR CORRESPONDENT to take a final view on the matter related follow its 2015 notification on the Services to services which are still pending Department of the Delhi government. NEW DELHI: Chief Minister before the regular Bench. This is also in The LG noted that the Supreme Court, Arvind Kejriwal on Friday sought accordance with the Proviso to Article in its judgment on Thursday, has laid down an appointment with Union Home 145(3) of the Constitution.” the underlying principles to be followed by Minister Rajnath Singh to urge him to Putting an end to the power tussle in the constitutional functionaries while taking ensure implementation of the Supreme the national capital, the five-judge bench decisions. Court orders on governance in Delhi. headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra The apex court held that “the National CM Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia “MHA has advised LG to ignore that had ruled that the Delhi government Capital Territory of Delhi does not have the meeting LG Anil Baijal on Friday PIC/PTI part of SC order, which restricts LG’s does not need the concurrence of the status of a ‘State’ under the present constitutional powers to only 3 subjects. V dangerous Lieutenant Governor for its decisions scheme”, and also emphasised that under the “The said communication is imperative so as that central govt advising LG not to but has to only keep him posted. Constitution, “there is no room for absolutism to keep the LG apprised in order to enable him follow Hon’ble SC’s orders. Have sought The LG should not act as an and no space for anarchy.” to exercise the power conferred under Article time from Sh Rajnath Singh Ji to urge “adversary having a hostile attitude” A statement from the LG house on Friday 239AA (4) and the proviso thereof,” it stated. him to follow Hon’ble SC’s orders (sic),” towards the government but act as a noted, “LG Anil Baijal stated that while the “Finally, in conclusion, the LG invited the Chief Minister tweeted on Friday. facilitator,” the order said. entire judgement and its implications are still the CM’s kind attention to para-249 of the Kejriwal along with his deputy “The LG and the council of ministers being studied, it may kindly be noted that in judgement, wherein the Supreme Court has Manish Sisodia met Lieutenant must attempt to settle any point of the concluding paras, Hon’ble Court while observed that the set up in the NCT of Delhi is Governor Anil Baijal after the apex difference by way of discussion and answering the reference, has directed to place one where the Council of Ministers headed by court’s verdict on Wednesday. dialogue,” it added. the matters before the appropriate regular Bench. the Chief Minister on one hand and the LG on The LG did not agree on handing Hours after the Supreme Court’s Therefore, further clarity will be achieved when the other are a team, a pair on a bicycle built for over the services department to the landmark judgement earlier this week, the appeals pending before the Regular Bench two with the President as its rider who retains Delhi government even though Baijal the Delhi government introduced a is finally disposed of.” the general control,” the statement concluded. assured him of his “continued support Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia leave after meeting new system for transfer and postings of The statement further noted that the LG Baijal’s statement came after Chief Minister and cooperation in the interest of good Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Friday PIC/PTI bureaucrats, making the Chief Minister observed that so far as the proposals or matters Arvind Kejriwal claimed earlier in the day on governance and development of the the approving authority. within the legislative competence of the Twitter that the LG had refused to give control of national Capital”. domain of the LG. a division bench quashing it was a mere However, the services department Legislative Assembly of Delhi are concerned, the Services Department to the city government. The Chief Minister said that during However, the ruling Aam Aadmi “technicality”. refused to comply, saying the Supreme the Supreme Court has laid down that the In a letter to Kejriwal, Baijal pointed to the the meeting Baijal cited a 2015 Ministry Party has stressed that the recent SC Regarding the services department Court did not abolish the notification concurrence of LG is not required on the 2015 MHA notification issuing “Presidential of Home Affairs (MHA) notification judgment had made the notification and the CM’s statement, the MHA issued in 2015 which made the MHA decisions of Council of Ministers, but at the directions” under Article 239 and 239AA of the that had placed services under the “infructuous” and that the necessity of observed, “It would be against the law the authority for transfers and postings. same time the LG shall be kept informed. Constitution. HC extends order restraining Delhi Cabinet clears three pending projects SAYANTAN GHOSH projects – releasing the final On his official Twitter the Public Works Department Nauroji Nagar and East Kidwai Metro staff from going on strike installment for construction handle, the CM posted “Del (PWD). Nagar. NEW DELHI: Within 48 hours of the Signature Bridge, and govt approves final instalment So far, the PWD has Delhi Environment OUR CORRESPONDENT The high court, in an ex- whether the petition would be of the landmark Supreme Court construction of academic and of Signature Bridge. There shud released Rs 1,244 crore. minister Imran Hussain parte interim order on June infructuous now as the pro- verdict, Chief Minister Arvind hostel blocks of the Delhi now be no more obstacles. It “Chaired Expenditure- said he had received the file, NEW DELHI: The Delhi High 29, had restrained DMRC staff posed strike date of June 30 is Kejriwal three pending projects Technical University. shud be ready by October.” Finance-Comittee meeting. which was sent to the LG on Court on Friday extended its from going on their proposed over. of the Delhi government on Lieutenant Governor Anil The Signature Bridge Two major projects cleared - 1. Tuesday, in which the minister order restraining the DMRC strike from June 30, saying Sethi said the petition Friday. Baijal had earlier objected project was approved in 1997, Final installment for Signature had strongly recommended staff from going on strike over huge inconvenience would be cannot be infructuous as the Kejriwal said he has to the ambitious doorstep after an accident on the narrow Bridge. Now it would be revocation of the permission a number of demands, includ- caused to commuters. employees submitted three “overruled all objections”, delivery of rations proposal and Wazirabad bridge wherein a completed by Oct’18. 2. Two to the NBCC. ing pay-scale revision, saying The court on Friday issued notices that they will strike if and approved the doorstep asked the Aam Aadmi Party- school bus fell into the Yamuna new academic blocks and 3 The LG accorded his huge inconvenience would be fresh notices to some of the their demands are not met. delivery of rations scheme. led dispensation to consult the killed 22 children. new hostels in Delhi Technical approval to the minister’s caused to commuters. office bearers of DMRC staff Advocate Rajeev Mishra, He also directed the Food and Centre before executing it. After missing multiple Univ(DTU). This would add recommendation, in Justice Pratibha Rani council, who were not served appearing for some of the office Civil Supplies Department to On Wednesday evening, deadlines over several years approx 3000 more students accordance with the provisions extended the interim order earlier, and listed the matter bearers of the staff council, immediately implement the the matter was taken up by due to inadequate funds, the to DTU,” Sisodia tweeted on of the Delhi Preservation of directing the employees not to for further hearing on Septem- urged the court to direct the plan. Kejriwal at a Cabinet meeting, bridge is likely to open in Friday. Trees Act, 1994. go on strike till further orders ber 4. DMRC to file an affidavit that Moreover, the Expenditure hours after the apex court October. The Delhi government Recently, the Centre had and sought their response on a The court sought to know it will abide by the terms of set- Finance Committee (EFC), in pronounced that the LG’s The project’s cost rose from also withdrew the permission given approval for the felling plea by the DMRC seeking that from Additional Solicitor tlement arrived at between the a meeting chaired by Deputy approval was not needed in an initial Rs 1,100 crore to Rs granted to the NBCC for tree of over 16,000 trees in south they be restrained from resort- General (ASG) Sandeep Sethi, employer and the employees Chief Minister Manish issues that were not linked to 1,575 crore, and had become felling for redevelopment of Delhi, which invited the wrath ing to strike. appearing for the DMRC, last year. Sisodia, cleared two other land, police and public order. a major cause of concern for three projects at Netaji Nagar, of residents of the city. NEW EVIDENCE COMES TO LIGHT IN BURARI TRAGEDY In Rajasthan, cops ‘Psychological get confirmation autopsy’ to be done Lalit was delusional by Crime Branch

ABHAY SINGH are being analysed. No more ABHAY SINGH the deceased lived and had registers or CCTV footages nothing to do with the case,” NEW DELHI: After visiting were found,” said the officer. NEW DELHI: To unravel the said an investigator. the deceased Bhatia family One of the registers mystery behind the simultane- Cops claimed that after the native place in Rajasthan, the described the days when ous death of 11 members of a post-mortem report is received Delhi Police Crime Branch certain rituals would be family in north Delhi’s Burari, likely on Saturday, they will has found clinching evidence performed. Cops are also Delhi Police will conduct a conduct the psychological which makes the case stronger trying to decipher some of the ‘psychological autopsy’. autopsy. along the line that Lalit, one codes written in the registers. Experts said a ‘psychologi- The expert who will con- of the deceased, had delusions Moreover, investigators cal autopsy’ involves interacting duct it is yet to be decided. He and he used to talk like his made personal calls to more with the relatives, friends and or she will try to gain insight father who died many years than 100 persons, whose phone acquaintances of the victim(s) into the psyche of the deceased. ago. numbers were found in the to find out if there was any pat- Investigators will also send Police said a team mobile phones of the Bhatia tern in their behaviour – for viscera samples of the victims questioned the family members family. Cops requested them instance whether they were bodies for forensic examina- of Lalit and his deceased wife to provide any clues about the reading the same book or sim- tion to ascertain whether the Tina, who confirmed that they deaths. ilarly-themed books, or were victims were poisoned. were aware of Lalit’s delusions. Investigation has also part of a cult or were influenced Delhi Police have found “Statements were taken revealed that the family did by any occultist. nine registers and more than in writing from them, during not intend to kill themselves, A person had also claimed 100 loose sheets from the house which one of the families but lost their lives as the that a godwoman was behind of the deceased. confirmed the delusions,” superstitious practice suddenly the incident. “We have not found any said an investigator. The team went awry. However, during the wom- register or any loose sheets returned after taking the Cops recently recovered an’s questioning, the Delhi from January and Febru- statements. a CCTV footage, which has Police Crime Branch found ary 2018. The search is con- Cops also confirmed that captured the last moments of that she was not related to the tinuing for those documents,” the deceased family had not the family members in which victims. said the investigator. Entries visited their village in a while. they are seen taking stools “She was the daughter of for the current year start from “Till now, we have 11 and wire which was used for one Kunwarpal, who was the March 10, among which ‘Badh registers and their contents hanging inside the house. contractor of the house where Tapasya’ was mentioned. Sisodia inaugurates Mango Festival at Dilli Haat Janakpuri OUR CORRESPONDENT From cuisine to ceremonies, mango plays an important NEW DELHI: Deputy Chief role and thus, it deserves a Minister Manish Sisodia on celebration,” Sisodia added. Friday inaugurated the 30th The various types of Mango Festival at Dilli Haat mangoes on display will here in Janakpuri, which will include Langra, Chausa, Rataul, remain open for public till Hussainara, Ramkela, Kesar, Sunday, between 11.00 am and Fazri, Mallika, and Amrapali 9.00 pm. among others. Each year, Delhiites eagerly Consumption of mangoes look forward to this fascinating has many health benefits, annual exhibition of more than like lowering cholesterol, 500 varieties of traditional and rejuvenating skin, preventing rare mangoes, brought from Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia at the inauguration of the 30th heat stroke, improving vision. across the country. Mango Festival here on Friday PIC/MPOST Over the years, the festival Janakpuri MLA Rajesh has shifted venues, from Rishi, Delhi Tourism Secretary attended the programme. Delhi’s summer is incomplete Talkatora Indoor Stadium Dr Dilraj Kaur, and managing Inaugurating the festival, without the Mango Festival.” to Ashoka Hotel to Pragati director of Delhi Tourism and Sisodia said, “Mango is the king “Mango has been an Maidan, to Pitampura Dilli Transportation Development of fruits and Indian summer is inseparable part of Indian Haat in 2010 and now at Corporation Surbir Singh also incomplete without mangoes. culture since ancient times. Janakpuri Dilli Haat. 4 city mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 7 July, 2018 Foreign national criminals descend Ghana drug peddler killed in on Gurugram to make quick buck PIYUSH OHRIE The Gurugram various arrests of foreign crim- scuffle with Gurugram police inals have revealed a disturbing GURUGRAM: The death police have busted trend of them having a fake of African national Charles various sex rackets identity card. Investigations His accomplice arrested; large cache of cocaine worth Rs 55 lakh seized Michels may just prove to be into the death of Shoknes, an a tip of an iceberg of a large and found that Uzbek national who recently PIYUSH OHRIE Surajkund police station. number of foreign criminals there were a died in the Bhondsi prison Meanwhile, the law that have now made Guru- sizeable number of also highlighted that she was GURUGRAM: An alleged enforcement officials from gram the base to carry out residing in the country with drug-peddler from Ghana Gurugram and Faridabad have their criminal activities. What foreign nationals the fake name. Not only sex identified as Charles Michels now begun investigations of started off as a part of being that are being racket but sources in the police was killed when his pistol the clients whom they used to involved in sex rackets has now said that most of them were went off accidentally during supply drugs to. Sources in the transitioned into drug pedal- arrested now getting involved in crimi- a scuffle with the police team police also claim that they may ing, betting to even supplying nal activities of drug pedaling, of Gurugram and Faridabad be part of a larger gang of the of the illegal arms. of the countries where people the sale of illegal liquor and in the wee hours on Friday. drug cartel that may be operat- How dangerous this trend is have been arrested are from arms, bettings to even dabbling The deceased has been iden- ing in areas of South Delhi and turning out in the crime scene Thailand, Uzbekistan, Afghan- in unscrupulous land deals. tified as Charles Michael. His Gurugram. of Gurugram can be gauged istan and Bangladesh. There Gangs from Bangladesh accomplice, Inchiku Ehana- Further information on from the fact that the two is also a strong nexus that is and Nepal have now also cho, a Nigerian national has Charles reveals that he used to Africa nationals not only pos- developing between the public indulged in activities like been arrested. The police claim live as a tenant in room num- sessed illegal arms but also a officials and the agencies that abduction, burglaries carjack- to have seized a revolver, two Deceased Ghana national was ber 2821 in Greenfield colony. huge cache of drugs amount- allow these foreign nationals to ings and cyber crimes. live cartridges and large cache Police had put the barricade on the road to catch the drug peddlers identified as Charles Michels However, as his criminal activ- ing to Rs 55 lakh. operate. There have been more Police officials assert that of cocaine worth Rs 55 lakh ities were more restricted to In a major law and order than 25 foreigners that are sup- opportunity to make quick from them. An amount of Rs clubs of the city that resulted in headed towards Faridabad. The ran towards the bushes while Gurugram, he used to hardly challenge for the Gurugram posedly being arrested for vari- bucks, glitz, and glamour of 20,000 was also recovered from the Gurugram police trying to Sector-30 Crime Branch team firing at the police team. stay at the rented accommo- police, people from various ous acts of crime. the city and a large number his possession. get hold of them. The Sector-17 from Faridabad placed barri- The police team chased dation as claimed by the neigh- foreign identities are now Last year, a woman from of foreign expatriates resid- According to the police Crime Branch team of Guru- cades on the road and flagged Charles, but his own pistol bours. This is not for the first venturing Gurugram to carry Afghanistan who was indulged ing in the city make it an ideal officials, the duo who used to gram Police, led by Inspector down a cab on suspicion. The went off while he was being time when a foreign national out their criminal activities. in the sex racket, was arrested place for carrying out crimes. live in the Greenfield Colony Narender Chauhan, informed police found that Charles and overpowered and a bul- has been arrested by the police In various sex rackets that by the law enforcement offi- Ironically most of the foreign was actively involved in sup- their Faridabad counterparts Inchiku were inside the cab. let hit him. He was taken to for supplying drugs. In June, a have been busted by the dis- cials. Investigations later nationals especially Nigerians plying drugs to various clients in Sector-30 on Friday around While Inchiku was overpow- Asian Hospital where he was person from Afghanistan was trict police, there is a sizeable revealed that she was operating are using social media plat- in Gurugram. They used to be 2 am that they were chasing ered by the police, Charles declared dead on arrival. The arrested for selling drugs in the number of foreign nationals as Indian national with a fake forms to befriend people and also spotted in various night- two drug-peddlers who were managed to get off the cab and case has been registered at the nightclubs of Gurugram. that are being arrested. Some Aadhar card. Simultaneously then dupe them. Prisoner accused of CISF personnel State-level weightlifter Fake call centre busted, saves US man’s raping daughter kills self life at IGI airport arrested for murder in Gurugram, 4 arrested OUR CORRESPONDENT Delhi in 2001. Due to financial OUR CORRESPONDENT this major decision to end his NEW DELHI: Prompt action constraints, he was unable to OUR CORRESPONDENT life. by a CISF personnel saved the NEW DELHI: A 40-year-old pursue his dream of becoming GURURGAM: In yet another This is the second such life of a Paris-bound US pas- man, a state-level weightlifter, a national-level weightlifter. GURUGRAM: Four persons controversial event that death in Bhondsi prison. senger at the Delhi airport, a was arrested from Auchandi He started working with San- were arrested for allegedly run- occurred in Bhondsi jail, a Earlier, a 38-year olf foreign senior official said on Friday. Border. Police claimed that the jeev Gora who ran a finance ning a fake call centre with the prisoner who was lodged in national succumbed due to a Frank Russell (68), hold- accused who bagged the sec- business and was also a fellow intention to dupe people in for- the jail for rape committed mysterious illness in the Guru- ing an American passport, ond position in Delhi, weight weightlifter. eign countries, including the suicide. The prisoner who was gram jail. suddenly fainted and fell in category 62 Kgs, in 2001 had "Sanjeev and the victim United States and Europe. The arrested last year was being For long, there have been the terminal area of the Indira gunned down one person in Vijay Dabas were partners call center was operational in tried for raping his own daugh- questions raised on the nexus Gandhi International (IGI) his office. According to the in a pub/club at Gurugram, Udyog Vihar Phase-5. "Four ter. According to the police, the between criminals and jail Airport after he got down from police, they received an infor- Haryana. They had fallen out of the arrested had assumed deceased committed suicide by authorities as on multiple a Mumbai flight on Thursday mation on June 3 and appre- with each other after a finan- fake names. We are investi- This is not for the first time With 200 crimes registered hanging himself in the wash- occasions there have been night. CISF ASI P S Pal saw hended the accused, Parveen cial dispute. Vijay Dabas had gating the number of persons when such fake call centers on monthly basis in Gurugram room of the Bhondsi jail. drugs, mobile phones that have Russell falling down and he Kumar Lamba, from near been threatening Sanjeev and they duped and the amount have been busted in Guru- district, over 3,252 cases were The incident has again been seized from the prison. immediately rushed to help Auchandi Border. was demanding money from involved. The center was run- gram. In one of the biggest registered in 2017. These were raised questions of the work- Moreover, there have also been him, he said. "Without los- Additional Commissioner him," said Singla. ning for many months," said police operations conducted way above the previous figures ing of the jail management extortion calls made inside the ing any time, the ASI started of Police (Crime) Dr Ajit Sanjeev decided to elimi- Subash Boken, the Gurugram in January, over 10 call cen- of 2,402 cases filed in 2016. Like who were not able to gauge the prison. The illegal activities administering cardiopulmo- Kumar Singla stated that on nate Vijay. Sanjeev roped in police spokesperson. ters were raided leading to the the previous year, in 2017 also extreme action taken by the continue even as the authori- nary resuscitation (CPR) medi- interrogation, the accused dis- Deepak, Surender and Parveen "The employees made calls arrest of 33 persons. They were crimes committed in forms of prisoner. Sources in the police ties are trying to put jammers cal procedure to the passenger. closed that he always wanted Lamba and together they shot to the US and offered loans, also following the same modus online banking thefts, credit claim that the prisoner who at the prison complex. Crimi- Russell soon regained his senses to become a weightlifter and dead Vijay Dabas on January charging $700-800 for each operandi of duping the foreign and debit card frauds remained belongs from Saharsa Bihar nals from six dreaded gangs are and was rushed to a hospital," the had won the second position 17, 2015 at Vijay’s office in Sec- case," Boken said. clients. the highest in the city. was depressed and thereby took lodged in the jail. official said. MPOST in 62 KG weight category in tor-11 in Rohini. Kingpin of fake army, railway CYBER SAFETY AND DIGITAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME Family beaten up, robbers recruitment racket nabbed OUR CORRESPONDENT recruitment in Army and Rail- scoot with cash, jewellery ways,” said DCP (Crime) G NEW DELHI: The Crime Ramgopal Naik. OUR CORRESPONDENT about the incident. The rob- Branch of Delhi Police arrested The DCP claimed that the Police have bers had hit hard on the head a person believed to be the gang had cheated crores of NEW DELHI: A family was registered a case of a servant, Ajay, and had tied kingpin of a fake interstate rupees from hundreds of vic- beaten up and manhandled by him up on the terrace. Army and Railway recruitment tims by conducting their fake a group of robbers which made and started the The Delhi Police has pre- racket, from Dhaula Kuan on medical tests and subsequently away with cash and jewellery in investigation pared a compendium of Friday. The accused had duped fake appointment letters were East Delhi’s Preet Vihar area. around 1,000 pages having more than 40 villagers so that issued to the victims. Upon Police claimed that they have the wall. They were carrying the names of more than 1,000 he could live a lavish life. The interrogation, the accused registered a case and started arms with which they hit the active snatchers and robbers in accused was identified as Pan- revealed that the accused pro- the investigation. According Bansals. The accused tied the the national Capital. Approx- kaj Kumar Singh (27) who lives vided fake admit cards to the to the police, the incident was victims’ legs and hands before imately 465 active snatchers in Saran (Chapra), Bihar. The victims and conducted their reported on Friday, when the thrashing them. The accused and around 576 active rob- police claimed that an infor- fake medical tests at several group of robbers entered the attacked him with hands and bers are named in the com- mation was received about an different recruitment centres house of a businessman in iron rods. pendium. The compendium interstate racket involved in of Indian Army as well as the Preet Vihar area. Manmohan The accused fled with the had all the details of the crimi- conducting fake recruitments Railways. They also issued fake Bansal, who owns a hardware cash and jewellery. The police nals and their case history. The in Indian Army and Indian appointment letters to the vic- Over 2,500 senior citizens from across the Capital attended the ‘Cyber Safety and Digital Awareness shop in Chawri Bazaar, was were informed about the inci- criminals are not from Delhi Railway in Bihar, UP, Hary- tims. “The accused had cheated Programme’, presided over by Union Minister of State (Home Affairs) Hansraj Gangaram Ahir. Delhi sleeping with his family when dent who have started their NCR. North East Delhi has the ana and Rajasthan. “The infor- the candidates from Rs 3 lakh Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik also participated in the event, wherein beat officers interacted the incident took place. investigation from all angles. highest number of robbers and mation was developed and it to Rs 6 lakh for arranging jobs with senior citizens and assisted them in safe online activity, including downloading of safe applications The robbers, who had cov- The CCTV of the area was snatchers whereas the Central was found that this gang was for them. As the victims could ered their faces, climbed over scanned to get some clues Delhi has the least. engaged in cheating innocent not join the services, they real- unemployed youth of several ized of the cheating,” said the states on the pretext of their D C P. HC slams DU law teachers for illegally Umar Khalid to challenge CITY BRIEFS detaining students over attendance JNU panel’s recommendation THREE HELD FOR RS 33 LAKH HEIST upholding his rustication NEW DELHI: The Anti Human Trafficking Unit, Crime OUR CORRESPONDENT by the Faculty of Law pursuant Branch, Sector 16 Rohini, has arrested three dacoits Granting relief to the law students, to the directions of this court OUR CORRESPONDENT who were involved in a dacoity of Rs 33 lakh in the NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Justice Rekha Palli said the shortfall of hereinabove," it said. The court month of May 2018, in Model Town in North West Court on Friday came down attendance was caused due to “failure observed that by failing to hold NEW DELHI: Jawahar- Delhi. Total six dacoits were involved. Two were ar- heavily on Delhi University law prescribed mandatory mini- lal Nehru University student teachers for "illegally" detaining of faculty of law to conduct minimum mum number of class hours, Umar Khalid on Friday said rested by the local police within days. One accused around 500 students for lack of the faculty "illegally infringed" that the students will not "lie remains to be arrested in the case. attendance and ordered holding classes as prescribed under the Bar the students' legitimate expec- low" and vowed to challenge of supplementary exams, saying Council of India rules” tations to have an adequate in court the University panels' OVER 500 SAPLINGS PLANTED FOR it was a "failure" of the faculty. opportunity to meet the atten- recommendation upholding ‘VAN MAHOTSAV’ IN GREATER NOIDA Granting relief to the law memorandum issued by the As an interim relief, the dance criteria. his rustication in connection students, Justice Rekha Palli law faculty on May 7 and May high court has earlier ordered The court said it is a settled with the February 9, 2016 inci- "An administration that has said the shortfall of attendance 8 and May 10, detaining several that the students, who have legal position that Article 226 of dent. In a statement released on been running at the orders of was caused due to "failure of students of fourth and sixth approached the court after the Constitution confers wide social media, Khalid said, this the ruling BJP and the RSS, was faculty of law to conduct min- semester from appearing in the being detained by the DU due powers on this court to grant is the third time in the last two at no point of time in a posi- imum classes as prescribed exams for not having an aggre- to lack of attendance, be allowed such consequential reliefs as years that the administration tion of impartiality to conduct under the Bar Council of India gate attendance of 70 percent to sit for their ongoing examina- may be necessary in the inter- has come up with a rustication this enquiry. The court has rules." The court passed a slew in the semesters, as required tions subject to final outcome ests of justice to meet the pecu- order against him in the case– repeatedly found faults with of directions and directed the by the BCI Rules. of the petitions. liar circumstances of every case. an order that has been twice set the enquiry process and have law faculty members to con- In its 46-page verdict, the In judgement, the court said "I am of the view that in the aside by the courts. vindicated our apprehensions," duct, within eight weeks, at court said there was a prima that the faculty must allow those facts of the present case, the fail- "We once again reject this the statement read. least 139 hours of extra classes/ facie reason to believe that students, who were detained ure to exercise this power will farce of an enquiry along with This recent order of the GREATER NOIDA: Civic authorities on Thursday ob- tutorials for those students Delhi University Teachers due to shortage of attendance inevitably result in the grant its findings and verdict. It is HLEC in JNU is in line with served ‘Van Mahotsav’ by planting saplings in Greater who are desirous to attend the Association strikes saw "large and could not be granted the of an incomplete relief with against all principles of natu- the pattern of the administra- Noida Inayatpur area. The programme was organised lectures to make up shortage scale participation" of members interim relief, to take their sup- no real remedy being awarded ral justice, and is riddled with tion's high-handedness and by Akanksha Samiti of Gautam Budh Nagar, and was of attendance. The court said from law faculty, due to which plementary examinations for to the petitioners (students), contradictions, lies and mal- selective targeting of opposing the shortfall of attendance was students have been "unfairly the semester concerned. who have not only been ille- ice which will soon be exposed voices in the student commu- headed by Jewar district MLA Dhirender Singh, with caused due to "failure of faculty deprived" of an opportunity "However, it is made clear gally detained from giving their again. We will once again chal- nity who against all odds have district magistrate BN Singh and forest officer HV of law to conduct minimum to meet the prescribed atten- that a student's result in respect end-semester examinations but lenge this in court," he added. refused to kneel in the face of Girish in attendance. In addition to officers, school chil- classes as prescribed under the dance criteria. of the said supplementary have also been deprived of their The PhD scholar said that despotism, he said. dren, personnel of the CRPF, led by Deputy Comman- Bar Council of India rules." It also said there were examinations shall be declared statutory right to attend a cer- they were being "targeted in He further alleged that dant Ram Bharose, planted more than 500 saplings at The court made the direc- "glaring discrepancies" in the only if he/she meets the atten- tain minimum number of class a systematic and a malafide the panel's recommendations the CRPF Group Centre in Noida. tions while disposing of 21 attendance record and it was dance criteria prescribed under hours during the course of the manner by an enquiry that was have come up right before they separate petitions filed by maintained in the "most archaic the BCI Rules after attending concerned semester," the prejudiced against us from day are due to make their final 53 students, challenging the fashion" by the authorities. the extra classes/tutorials held judge said. one". submission. nation 5 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 7 July, 2018 mp Cong supported ‘tukde tukde’ Rahul meets WB leaders to hear views on way forward for 2019 agitation at JNU, says Jaitley OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: Congress Pres- ‘PM’s MSP increase is like ident Rahul Gandhi on Friday Union Minister uses Syama Prasad’s anniversary to attack Cong on free speech debate held individual meetings with band-aid for a haemorrhage’ senior party leaders from West OUR CORRESPONDENT Mookerjee and Naziruddin “On the contrary, we all Bengal to hear their views on Ahmad. “Was this intolerance were told that to advocate a strengthening the state unit and NEW DELHI: Congress is budgeted at just 15,000 NEW DELHI: Union Min- against Dr Mookerjee and his breakup of the country with- on the way forward ahead of President Rahul Gandhi on crore for India's 120 million ister Arun Jaitley on Friday philosophy which triggered out inciting violence is legiti- the Lok Sabha elections next Friday said Prime Minister farmers; which is like apply- attacked the Indian National this Constitution amendment? mate free speech,” the senior year. Narendra Modi's "grand MSP ing a Band-Aid to a massive Congress, saying the party sup- The answer is obvious,” Jait- minister said. The West Bengal unit of the increase" for farmers is like haemorrhage. ported the “tukde tukde” agita- ley said. But the major paradox A group of students had party is a divided lot, with one applying band-aid to a "mas- "To put this MSP increase tion at the JNU by calling it a today is that the essence of this allegedly raised anti-India slo- section of the party keen on sive haemorrhage". in perspective: in Karnataka, “legitimate free speech”, while amendment was that a mere gans like Bharat tere tukde an alliance with the Trinamool Terming it mere "mar- we've waived small farmer the first Prime Minister, Jawa- speech advocating ‘Akhand honge (India, you will be disin- Congress in the upcoming keting", he compared the loans of over 34,000 crore! harlal Nehru, amended the Bharat’ is a threat to the coun- tegrated) at the JNU campus in general elections and another MSP hike with the farm loan Marketing Vs Action," he Constitution to restrict Syama try, it can be an incitement to February 2016 and cases were favouring a tie-up with the waiver of the Karnataka gov- said on Twitter. The Kar- Prasad Mookerjee’s advocacy of a war and, therefore, any talk filed against some students. CPI-M, sources said. ernment. Gandhi described nataka government yester- ‘Akhand Bharat’. of the same could be prohib- The BJP had criticised Con- The division within the the Karnataka government's day announced a farm loan Mookerjee, whose birth ited, he said. gress leader Rahul Gandhi for party forced the Congress chief initiative an "action" that will waiver of Rs 34,000 crore for anniversary falls on July 6 (Fri- in protest and took strong pub- ing from a kidney transplant “It could even be made a visiting JNU after the incident. to call all state party leaders to help farmers to the tune of Rs farmers of the state. day), was founder and Presi- lic position against the Nehru- operation. After consultation penal offence. The paradox in BJP chief Amit Shah had the national capital and give 34,000 crore against Modi's The Modi govern- dent of Bharatiya Jan Sangh, Liaquat Pact,” the senior BJP with Constitutional experts, our jurisprudential evolution said the Congress should be them an individual hearing. Rs 15,000 crore budgeted for ment had on Wednesday the precursor of the Bharatiya leader said. Sardar Patel’s opinion was that is that we have applied a dif- ashamed of Gandhi’s visit to The meetings took place at the India's 120 million farmers. announced a Rs 200 hike in Janta Party. In a blog, Jait- Mookerjee, he said, spoke he could not prevent Mooker- ferent yardstick to those who the JNU campus and ques- party’s Rakab Ganj Road office. "PM's grand MSP increase MSP for paddy. MPOST ley said there were many in extensively in Parliament and jee from propagating his idea want to dismember India and tioned whether anti-national “Rahul Gandhi met each India who were opposed to outside, opposing the pact and of ‘Akhand Bharat’ under the commit an offence of sedition. slogans can be called freedom party leader individually and Haq, party insiders said, the Congress will be finished if the very idea of partition and advocating his philosophy in Constitution and if the Prime This debate recently came into of speech. Meanwhile, JNU heard their views on how to strongly favours an alliance it does not ally with the TMC, amongst the leading opponents brief of ‘Akhand Bharat’. Minister wanted him to stop forefront during the ‘Tukde student Umar Khalid on Fri- strengthen the party. Each with the Trinamool Congress they said. However, Haq denied undoubtedly was Mookerjee. “Pt Nehru over-reacted this, the Constitution needed Tukde’ agitation at the Jawa- day said the students will not party leader, including myself, and maintains that it will be that he would be joining the “He was one of the key to Dr Mookerjee’s criticism. to be amended. harlal Nehru University,” said “lie low” and vowed to chal- gave him their point of view suicidal to enter into an alliance TMC. Asked what he would do advocates of a united India He interpreted the very idea The Bill to amend the Con- Jaitley, in an apparent attack on lenge in court the JNU panel’s on the way forward and for with CPI-M, which has lost its if the party did not ally with the which he referred to as Akhand of ‘Akhand Bharat’ i.e. united stitution which, amongst oth- the Congress. recommendation upholding strengthening the party in base in the state. TMC, as suggested by him, Haq Bharat. Two days before the India as an invitation to con- ers, contained the restriction In the past 70 years, he said his rustication in connection the state,” said Adhir Ranjan He is inclined to join the said, “Then we will decide after ‘Nehru-Liaquat Pact’ was to be flict since the country could not relating to ‘friendly relations India has witnessed a change in with the February 9, 2016 inci- Chowdhury, president of the TMC along with other MLAs the party decision.” signed in April 1950, Dr Mook- be reunited other than by war. with foreign states’ was intro- the situation where Pt Nehru dent against Parliament attacks West Bengal Congress. and leaders from the state on Chaudhary had earlier said erjee, who was Industry Min- “He, therefore, advised duced in Parliament, he said, amended the Constitution so convict Afzal Guru’s hanging “We have told the Congress July 21, a party source said. the party has to be strength- ister in the first Cabinet as a Sardar Patel to consider what adding it was passed despite that a demand for ‘Akhand during which anti-national slo- chief about the ground situa- Some state Congress leaders ened first and quitting the party Hindu Mahasabha representa- action would be taken,” said objections by leaders like H V Bharat’ could incite a war and gans were allegedly raised in tion,” legislator and AICC sec- have already decided at a meet- would be a leader’s individual tive, resigned from the Cabinet Jaitley, who is recuperat- Kamath, Acharya Kripalani, therefore should be prohibited. the campus. retary Moinuddin Haq added. ing in the state on June 30 that choice. Shah, Rahul to visit Gujarat K’taka speaker irked over TDP opposes Paswan thanks PM for hiking MSP simultaneous LS, between July 13 and 17 OUR CORRESPONDENT for which the MSP has been mins’ absence in House fixed was decided by an inde- Assembly polls OUR CORRESPONDENT Following that, Shah will PATNA: Union Minister and pendent agency and not by the OUR CORRESPONDENT also address party workers and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) presi- Union Agriculture Ministry, he OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: Both the office bearers of BJP on July dent Ram Vilas Paswan today said. The agency has calculated BENGALURU: The absence national party presidents of 15, where the roadmap for thanked Prime Minister Nar- the cost of production of paddy of several ministers in the Kar- AMARAVATI (AP): In a BJP and opposition Congress 2019 Lok Sabha elections will endra Modi for fulfilling his at Rs 1,166 per quintal and the nataka assembly for the sec- volte-face, the TDP on Friday are scheduled to visit Gujarat be strategised, party sources promise of hiking the MSP of government has fixed the MSP ond time in three days drew opposed the idea of holding in a quick succession. While mentioned. Kharif crops to 1.5 times the of paddy (common grade) at Rs the ire of the Speaker Ramesh simultaneous polls to Parlia- Bharatiya Janata Party chief On the other hand, Con- cost of production. 1,750 and Rs 1,770 per quintal Kumar on Friday, who warned ment and state assemblies, Amit Shah will attend series gress president Rahul Gandhi is The Modi government has decision,” Paswan added. for grade A variety for 2018-19 that he would take a ‘very seri- saying the move was only to of programmes on both July scheduled to visit the Saurash- fulfilled one of its two promises The Modi government is season, thereby increasing the ous’ view of it. weaken regional parties. 14 and 15, the Congress presi- tra region of Gujarat during his of hiking the minimum sup- now working on its second MSP to over 50 per cent above Many Ministers of the Con- of business theyhad to be pres- Terming it as a gameplan dent, Rahul Gandhi’s, two-day two days visit and will address port price (MSP). The govern- promise of doubling farmers’ the cost of production. gress-JD(S) government were ent in the House. The agenda of national parties to decimate visit is probably scheduled on both farmers of that region and ment had committed to fixing income by 2022, he said, add- Paswan said if the state or absent as the Speaker asked was also sent to them. It is their the regional parties, the TDP July 16 and 17. the traders at Bhavnagar. the MSP at 50 per cent above ing, “The government has con- the central government was them one after the other to lay responsibility to lay the papers. claimed that it was opposing According to the ruling Eying the impending gen- the cost of production, Paswan, stituted a committee to look not able to procure grains from the papers listed against their I cannot worklike this... I’m simultaneous elections to safe- BJP sources, Shah will reach eral elections Gandhi will also the Union Minister for Con- into various aspects as to how farmers at the MSP, then they name on the table of the House. sorry,” Kumar said. guard the “federal system.” Ahmedabad on July 13 night address party’s secretaries sumer Affairs, Food and Pub- to execute it.” might consider purchasing Noticing Parliamentary Stating that he was allow- “The BJP has turned into a and will perform puja next day and general secretaries, party lic Distribution, told reporters Stating that the Centre had grains from traders who will be Affairs Minister Krishna Byre ing it to happen for one last political shark. It’s trying to live on the holy occasion of Rath sources said. However, his tour here. The earlier hikes used to taken several steps to improve paid the difference (MSP minus Gowda laying papers on behalf time, he said “from the next by prying on smaller fish,” TDP Yatra as it is being widely cele- to the state is yet to finalise by be in the range of Rs 20 to Rs the farmers’ lot in the past, the market rate) by the central gov- of the ministers,Kumarsought time if Ministers required to be politburo member and Finance brated in the state. “At the same the state wing. 30, but this is the first time that Union minister said the gov- ernment. “There are several to know about their where- present in the House to present Minister Yanamala Ramakrish- day, Adhyakshji will also inau- Later this month on July the MSP has seen a “quantum ernment implemented the options before the central gov- abouts and said ‘it is not fair’ their papers are absent without nudu said in a statement. gurate the Youth Parliament 21 and 22 Prime Minister jump”, he said. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima ernment and one of them is to on their part to be absent. my permission, I will take avery The TDP was the first to programme. Fourteen speak- Narendra Modi will also visit “Our party thanks Prime Yojana and the Pradhan Mantri allow the traders to buy grains Gowda submittedhe would serious view of it.” back Prime Minister Narendra ers from different political par- Gujarat and will attend two Minister Narendra Modi for Krishi Sinchai Yojana. Besides, from farmers at MSP rate. The send word to those Ministers. Pointing out that only a cou- Modi’s idea of simultaneous ties will attend the programme, programmes of Gujarat Foren- the Central Cabinet’s decision the last Union budget was difference between the MSP The Speaker then asked the ple of ministers had taken his polls when it was a constitu- organised by Karnavati Univer- sic Sciences University and to hike the MSP to 1.5 times regarded a farmers’ budget. and market rate would be paid ruling coalition’s chiefwhip permission, he further asked ent of the BJP-led NDA, but sity,” a senior party leader of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum the production cost for 14 food The cost of production for by the government to the trad- Ganesh Hukkeri to look into it. Parliamentary Affairs Minister it snapped ties in March this Gujarat said. University in Gandhinagar. grain items. This is a historic the 14 various food grain items ers as subsidy. “Today according to the list to advise the Ministers. year over the issue of special category status for Andhra Legalising gambling Pradesh. The country’s people were watching how BJP was Meghalaya CM rubbishes reports Allow Arvind Kejriwal to treating AIADMK in Tamil in sports will create Nadu, Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, Arvind Kejriwal of PDF pulling out of alliance problems: CPI work: Shiv Sena to Centre in Delhi, Nitish Kumar in Bihar and the TDP, the minister said. OUR CORRESPONDENT minister said on the sideline of trict Council. HYDERABAD: Veteran OUR CORRESPONDENT Supreme Court had to do this “... No national party is in a programme here. PDF MLA and Megha- Communist leader Suravaram work," it said. a position to form the govern- SHILLONG: Meghalaya Chief He said all MDA partners laya Sports Minister Banteidor Sudhakar Reddy said today MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena The Sena said it doubted ment at the Centre on its own Minister Conrad K Sangma were “committed” to complet- Lyngdoh said, “We are mov- legalising gambling and bet- said on Friday that the Centre the L-G's "interference" in deci- and they have to necessarily today said the four-month-old ing the five-year term. ing ahead with the policies ting in sports would create "lots should cooperate with the AAP sions of the Delhi government rely on the support of regional Meghalaya Democratic Alli- Sangma’s statement came and programmes of the gov- of problems", leave room for government in Delhi and allow will cease after the Supreme parties. But the move to hold ance (MDA) government is in the wake of media reports ernment and we are not with- cheating and provide no level- Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Court verdict. simultaneous elections is only “stable” and rubbished media of PDF chief P N Syiem, drawing support.” playing field. to work. "The AAP government to weaken the regional leaders,” reports of coalition partner who is also the chief execu- He said it was childish on The Law Commission yes- The statement comes in came to power with a huge the TDP veteran said. People’s Democratic Front tive member of the Khasi the part of Syiem to make terday recommended that the wake of a SC judgement in ernment that has been voted mandate (in early 2015) despite He said regional parties (PDF) pulling out of the Hills Autonomous District such alleged statements with- gambling and betting in sports favour of Kejriwal regarding to power and do as he wishes the Modi wave and the BJP got were not supporting the idea alliance. Council (KHADC), reportedly out first consulting the MLAs be allowed as regulated activi- the national capital's statehood. to. At least now the standoff just three assembly seats," the to save democracy and the fed- The MDA comprises the threatening to pull out of the concerned. ties taxable under the direct The BJP's carping ally said between the L-G and the Delhi Sena publication said. eral system. National People’s Party (NPP) MDA. Currently, the strength and indirect tax regimes and PM Narendra Modi could government should end and "There can be a difference Chief Minister and TDP with 19 MLAs, the United The chief minister said the of the Meghalaya Assembly used as a source for attracting have reined in Delhi Lieuten- Kejriwal should be allowed to of opinion on Kejriwal's style supremo N Chandrababu Democratic Party (UDP) with PDF might have some issues stands at 58 after Congress foreign direct investment. ant Governor (L-G) Anil Bai- do his work as the Chief Min- of functioning, but people's Naidu had said on February 1, 7 MLAs, the PDF with 4 MLAs, within the party with regard MLA Martin M Danggo and Reddy, the General Secre- jal had he wanted to, during the ister," the Sena said in an edi- mandate should be respected 2017 that simultaneous polls the Hill State People’s Demo- to the coalition politics in the NPP MLA Agatha K Sangma tary of the Communist Party tug of war between the L-G and torial in party mouthpiece and the Centre must cooper- should be held from the village cratic Party (HSPDP) and the KHADC. resigned. of India (CPI), said the issue is the AAP government. Saamana. ate with the Kejriwal govern- panchayat level to Parliament. BJP with 2 MLAs each, the He, however, added that Danggo resigned as he yet to be discussed in his party The apex court, in a land- The political standoff was ment," it said. “We can then focus on NCP with 1 MLA and two the issues of the district coun- will join the ruling NPP while but his initial reaction is that it mark judgement two days not between Kejriwal and L-G The Marathi daily added development for five years Independents MLAs in the cil might not necessarily affect Agatha resigned to make way is not good. back, had said the L-G is Baijal, but between the Delhi that the actions of the Delhi without worrying aboutelec- House of 60. the alliance government, and for Conrad Sangma to get "If betting and gambling are bound by the elected govern- chief minister and Modi, the L-G, of not keeping the impor- tions,” he had said. The par- “The government is stable. cited the example of how the elected to the state Assembly. legalised, it will create lots of ment's advice and cannot be Sena said. "Had Modi wanted tance of his constitutional post tys view was also articulated in I had a talk with them (PDF coalition partner UDP is sup- Conrad Sangma is problems," he said. an "obstructionist". to, he could have reined in the in mind, have lowered the pres- Governor E S L Narasimhan’s MLAs) and there is no question porting the Congress in the currently the Lok Sabha MP "My initial reaction is nega- "The Supreme Court said L-G who was appointed by the tige of the administration and address to the state legislature of their withdrawal,” the chief Jaintia Hills Autonomous Dis- from Tura. tive about it." MPOST the L-G cannot suppress a gov- central government. But the the Raj Bhavan. on March 6, 2017. Guj: Another OBC leader threatens I try to run LS like a mother: Mahajan ‘75 seats will determine... OUR CORRESPONDENT something. I always try to make ration from the Sangh. “(RSS From Page 1 ment, Banerjee rejects this tag his name...They cannot fight to quit Congress them understand. founder K B) Hedgewar has Bengal, under Banerjee’s emphasising Bengal’s multi- us politically, so now they are NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha “My efforts had been always said the Sangh can give every- leadership, has taken impres- culturalism, “Who are they to threatening us with intelligence AHMEDABAD: After Kun- Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said to run the house smoothly. If thing to the Samiti but the work sive strides to recover from the decide whether I am Hindu, agencies... I am not afraid, we warji Bavaliya’s exit, another on Friday she tries to run the they still do not understand, needs to be done by the women shackles of 34-years of Com- Muslim or Christian? Do I will fight this battle.” senior OBC leader, Vikram house with motherly instinct. then I would adjourn the members. There is no need for munist rule, “We give rice and need the BJP to tell me who I Mamata Banerjee’s Ben- Madam, on Friday said he may Addressing members of house, call them inside my women to join the RSS because wheat at Rs 2 per kilo to 90 am?” Lurking behind the shad- gal model of development has quit the Congress if the party’s Rashtra Sevika Samiti, the cabin, scold them or make there is Rashtra Sevika Samiti million of our people; we give ows, the BJP in Bengal is look- been undeniably successful. state leadership did not address women wing of RSS, on the them understand. I can also for them,” she said. free treatment, free medicine ing for a resurgence; Banerjee, The crucial question that lin- his grievances. birth anniversary of its founder advise them. So that shows my sion. Without naming anyone, Mahajan said she had sent and free beds to all. We have though, believes they deserve gers will be on the effectivity of “I will raise several issues Laxmibai Kelkar in Delhi, great motherhood. I will not Mahajan took a dig at Con- a book on the history of the extensive schemes for girl child little attention, “What threat? her leadership outside the state. and questions that are bother- Mahajan said her job needs fine show my anger. This is also an gress president Rahul Gan- samiti along with a letter to empowerment,” Banerjee high- In Bengal, the BJP is nothing – Will the same policies, same ing me on the party forum and balancing like a mother who example of balancing in the dhi, saying many leaders do Gandhi “informing” him about lights as peaks of her policy- we got 82 per cent of the pan- promises and the same slogans will expect answers. If I am not would rather scold her chil- society,” Mahajan said. not have knowledge about the the women wing of the Sangh. making. On the other hand, chayat samiti and 95 per cent of reverberate the same emotions satisfied, I can leave the Con- dren behind close doors than Her remarks came as the samiti and tend to put forward On October 10 last year, the Centre, she says, “Are mas- the zilla parishads.” The answer as they have in Bengal in 2011 gress,” Madam told reporters in public. “When I sit on the Monsoon Session of Parlia- incorrect views. “I am a ser- Gandhi alleged that the RSS ters of publicity; they spend lies implicitly in the numbers. and 2016? “We have everything before meeting the party lead- Speaker’s chair, I think that all ment is set to begin on July 18. vant of this samiti. But since discriminates against women. lots of money on it, we don’t. Speaking of numbers, a ready, when the elections come, ers here. parties have their own politics. It will have nearly 18 sittings. I am the Speaker, I cannot “How many women are there They spent just Rs 600 crore question on Amit Shah’s claim you’ll see,” Banerjee said with The OBC leader, who rep- They have their own problems The triple talaq bill, passed say it at any public gathering. in the RSS?... Have you ever on Beti Bachao in the states, to winning 22 seats in Bengal her trademark confidence, add- resented Jamnagar in the Lok and they have their own lead- by Lok Sabha and pending in I know that Laxmibai Kelkar seen any woman in ‘shakhas’ whereas I spent Rs 5,500 crore in the next Lok Sabha elec- ing perceptively, “If you want Sabha twice, is now the MLA ers who must have directed the Rajya Sabha, will top govern- had founded Rashtra Sevika wearing shorts? I have never on girls’ empowerment.” Often tions fell on Banerjee’s deaf to hear the music, you have to from Khambhalia. MPOST members of parliament to do ment’s agenda during the ses- Samiti only after taking inspi- seen,” he had said sarcastically. accused of minority appease- ears. “Please don’t mention wait till the festival.” 6 nation mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 7 July, 2018 Court sends separatist Aasiya, High Court pulls up UP cops for Lucknow University vandalism 2 others to 10-day NIA custody OUR CORRESPONDENT LUCKNOW: The Allahabad OUR CORRESPONDENT associated with the case, were 1967, in April this year. The organisation, it added, High Court on Friday pulled allowed inside the court room According to the FIR, is promoting enmity, hatred up the Uttar Pradesh Police for NEW DELHI: Aasiya Andrabi and they briefed the wait- the “central government has and ill-will between different not responding promptly to the and two other Kashmiri sepa- ing media about the court received information that Aas- communities on the grounds complaint of Lucknow Univer- ratists were on Friday handed proceedings. iya Andrabi and her associates of religion and is doing acts sity authorities on the incident over by a Delhi court to the The case was registered namely Sofi Fehmeeda and prejudicial to maintenance of of vandalism on its campus ear- National Investigating Agency against the three women in Nahida Nasreen are actively harmony. lier this week. (NIA) for 10 days’ custodial April this year. running a terrorist organi- Andrabi has solicited help The Lucknow bench of the interrogation in connection Seeking their custody, the zation named as ‘Dukhta- from proscribed terrorist orga- high court expressed indigna- with a case of allegedly waging NIA said, “The present inves- Aasiya Andrabi ran-E-Millat’ (DEM) which nizations and along with her tion when the DGP, Lucknow war against the country. tigation has so far revealed that is proscribed under the First associates, has entered into a SSP, LU vice chancellor, reg- UP DGP to explain the attack, While issuing summons, Amid tight security, the the accused persons are found bly), 341(wrongful restraint), Schedule to the UAPA”. criminal conspiracy to wage istrar and proctor appeared prompting the police chief to the Lucknow bench of the trio, who were brought here involved in the conspiracy and 336(endangering life of oth- “They are using various war against the Government of before it on summons in con- ask an inspector general rank high court also ordered Luc- from Srinagar, were produced acts to severely destabilize the ers), 307(attempt to murder) media platforms to spread India, the FIR alleged. nection with the incident. officer to probe the campus know senior superintendent before District and Sessions sovereignty and integrity of and 120B (criminal conspir- insurrectionary imputations She was arrested by the The bench of justices clashes. of police to be present before Judge Poonam Bamba. India. acy) of Ranbir Penal Code and and hateful speeches that Jammu and Kashmir police in Vikram Nath and Rajesh Singh Uttar Pradesh Director it and explain the incident and During the in-camera pro- “By their activities on cyber under relevant provisions of endanger the integrity, security Anantnag in April this year for directed police authorities to General of Police OP Singh why the police did not respond ceedings, the judge allowed the space they are running a con- Prevention of Damage of Pub- and sovereignty of India. DEM allegedly planning to organise a file an affidavit on their action swung into action and handed promptly when LU authorities plea of the NIA that Andrabi, certed campaign to solicit lic Property Act and Unlawful through Aasiya Andrabi openly large-scale demonstration and in the matter. The matter will be over the the probe into the vio- informed it about the immi- who is chief of the banned out- support of Pakistani establish- Activities Prevention Act. advocates secession of Jammu stone-pelting in the area. She next heard on July 16. lence to Lucknow Range IGP nent attack. fit Dukhtaran-e-Milat, and oth- ment which inter-alia includes Andrabi, who was in a and Kashmir from the Union was not released despite being Twenty-five expelled stu- Sujeet Pandey, transferred Cir- The court had also asked ers were required to be quizzed arranging support from terror- prison in Srinagar after the of India and has also called granted bail by the court and dents of the LU had assaulted cle Officer Anurag Singh and the two top police officers to as investigation has revealed ist entities from Pakistan. Jammu and Kashmir High for Jihad and use of violence was arrested in a different case. the VC and teachers on July 4. suspended university police detail steps taken in the wake of that by their activities in cyber “Their involvement needs Court cancelled her bail last against India,” the FIR alleged. The high court had can- The court, which took suo outpost in-charge Pankaj violence to improve the secu- space they “are running a con- further investigation and for month, was brought here The agency also said in celled the bail of Andrabi and motu cognisance of the mat- Mishra. rity situation in the university certed campaign to solicit sup- this purpose the interrogation from Kashmir along with her the FIR that Andrabi and her others in the case after police ter on the basis of newspaper The DGP’s action came campus. port” from terrorist entities of accused persons has become associates. associates had spoken, writ- submitted its case diaries and reports, also asked the univer- after a delegation of LU teach- The court took on record from Pakistan. a necessity.” The NIA, on directions of ten and also published “visi- an investigation was carried sity to give suggestions as to ers led by Vice Chancellor SP the copies of a Hindi and an The NIA had sought the The three women have the Union Home Ministry, reg- ble representations that bring out. It included the analysis of what should be done to control Singh called on him. English daily and directed its custody of Andrabi and her two been arrested for the offences istered a case against them as into hatred and contempt Andrabi’s phone that purport- hooliganism on the campus. The DGP assured the VC of registry to register the matter associates -- Sofi Fehmeeda and under sections 147(rioting), well as the organisation, which apart from exciting disaffec- edly showed that she was in The high court had on strict action against those who as a Public Interest Litigation Nahida Nasreen-- for 15 days. 148(rioting armed with deadly is banned under the Unlaw- tion towards the Government constant touch with militant Thursday issued summons to indulged in violence and asked with its title as ‘Lucknow Uni- The lawyers, who were weapon), 149(unlawful assem- ful Activities (Prevention) Act, of India”. leaders across the border. top LU officials, besides the the teachers to go back to work. versity Vandalism’. 3 Naxals killed in 342 stranded Indian Kailash Mansarovar Amarnath Yatra resumes C’garh gunbattle; After gap of two days from Pahalgam route policeman injured pilgrims evacuated from Nepal’s Simikot OUR CORRESPONDENT RAIPUR: Three Naxals were SRINAGAR: The Amarnath killed in an encounter with KATHMANDU: Over 340 have been moved to safety in Yatra resumed on Friday from security forces in Dantewada Indians pilgrims were moved to the last three days to 675, the the Pahalgam route after a gap district of the Chhattisgarh on safety from Nepal’s mountain- Indian Embassy had said. of two days while it remained Friday, a senior official said. ous Simikot region on Friday, The mission had on Thurs- suspended for the third consec- A jawan of the District with flights and choppers being day said its camp offices were utive day from the Baltal route Reserve Guard (DRG) was used to evacuate those stranded fully functional in Simikot due to landslides. also injured in the exchange of in the country while return- and Surkhet. On Thursday, the The yatra was suspended fire in the insurgency-hit dis- ing from the Kailash Mansar- Indian embassy also issued a on Wednesday on both routes trict, located around 450km ovar pilgrimage in Tibet amidst revised advisory for the pro- in the wake of landslides and from the state capital Raipur, inclement weather. spective pilgrims today, suggest- shooting stones at several he said. Those rescued have been ing medical examination before places and intermittent rains The gunbattle took place moved to Nepalgunj and Sur- taking up the yatra. in the Yatra area. A security person keeps vigil as pilgrims walk towards the holy cave in a forest under Katekalyan khet, the two towns close to the The embassy has set up a A spokesman of the Shri shrine of Amarnath, in Pahalgam on Friday PTI police station limits when a Indian border and having bet- hotline for pilgrims and their Amarnath Shrine Board joint team of the DRG and the ter health care and infrastruc- family members, which also (SASB) said here today that the The landslide at Danibagh were killed by shooting stones District Force was out on an ture facilities. comprises other language speak- yatra resumed from the Pahal- also forced the closure of the over the past three days. anti-Maoist operation, Dep- “A total of 342 stranded ing staff for Tamil, Telugu, Kan- gam route in south Kashmir’s Srinagar-Leh road the only A pilgrim from West Ben- uty Inspector General of Police pilgrims were evacuated by mission said. already begun their onward nada and Malayalam speakers. Anantnag district this morning. road-link connecting the val- gal, Sanjay Santra, died near (Anti-Naxal Operations) Sun- engaging 21 flights, two pri- The number of stranded pil- journey to India. The pilgrimage to Kailash He, however, said the yatra ley with Ladakh region. the cave shrine due to cardiac darraj P said. vate choppers from Simikot to grims in Hilsa, near the Tibet The Uttar Pradesh govern- Mansarovar in Tibetan region remained suspended from the A police official said today arrest, the official said. When the patrolling team Nepalgunj and Surkhet today,” border, was “almost nil” now, ment has assisted in the process of China is considered holy by Baltal route in central Kash- that three pilgrims died and Six other persons have died was cordoning off the forest the Indian embassy here tweeted an embassy official told news by deploying its state transport Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. mir’s Ganderbal district due four others were injured when due to cardiac arrest since the near Pedadabba village, Nax- on Friday. agency PTI from Simikot. buses, the official said. Every year, hundreds of Indi- to landslides near the base they came under a landslide pilgrimage to the 3880-metre als triggered an IED blast and “Embassy arranged bus ser- The official said several of On Thursday, 275 pilgrims ans undertake the ‘yatra’ which camp and in Danibagh area of between Brarimarg and Rail- high shrine began on June 28, fired indiscriminately, leading vices to ferry evacuated pilgrims the pilgrims who were moved were evacuated from Hilsa, tak- involves trekking under inhos- Kangan on the Srinagar-Leh pathri on Baltal route on Tues- taking the death toll in this to the gunbattle between the from Surkhet to Nepalgunj,” the to Surkhet and Nepalgunj have ing the number of people who pitable conditions. PTI highway. day night while two pilgrims year’s pilgrimage to 12. two sides, he said. MPOST UP: Woman dragged into Legalise BRIEFS After passenger’s tweet, 26 girls prostitution: NATION forest, molested; 2 held Retired SC MOU TO FOCUS ON CONTEMPORARY rescued by GRP, RPF from train ISSUES IN EDUCATION SECTOR SIGNED OUR CORRESPONDENT eight people. Judge Hegde Investigations have revealed OUR CORRESPONDENT All of them are from West NEW DELHI: With an objective to focus more on UNNAO (UP): A woman that all the men seen in the Champaran in Bihar. The girls OUR CORRESPONDENT democracy, social justice and gender issues, the was dragged into a forest here video belong to the Baba Kheda NEW DELHI: 26 underage were being taken from Narka- PRIA International Academy and Manipal University, and molested by a group of area in the district, Superinten- girls were rescued by the GRP tikyaganj to Idgah. When ques- HYDERABAD: Supporting Jaipur have come together through an agreement. men, two of whom have been dent of Police Harish Kumar and RPF from the Muzaffar- tioned the girls were unable to the Law Commission’s recom- The initiative would help universities in realising the arrested after a video of the said. pur-Bandra Awadh Express answer anything convincingly, mendation on allowing gam- incident made by the accused Two of the accused have after a tweet from a passenger so they have been handed over bling and betting in sports, need to think and act ‘differently’ in order to deal went viral on social media, been arrested in connection alerted them to the situation. to the child welfare committee. retired Supreme Court Judge with the contemporary challenges of inequality and police said on Friday. with the incident. One of the On July 5, a passenger on The girls are believed to be N Santosh Hegde on Friday unsustainability, said professor Madhura Yadav. Though the incident took men was nabbed on July 4 in board the train tweeted that he between the ages of 10 and 14 even favoured legalising pros- place a few months ago, the connection with a theft case, was travelling in the S5 coach of years. titution, saying vices cannot be AM PHYSICALLY FIT BECAUSE I PLAY video surfaced on social media the SP said. the train and noticed around The GRP at Gorakhpur “Their parents have been abolished by the state. recently, they said. Efforts were on to nab the 25 girls crying and looking coordinated with Childline informed and the men have “A person who thinks vices BALL BADMINTON REGULARLY: VP In the video, the accused other accused, the SP added. uncomfortable. along with the anti-trafficking been taken into custody,” a can be abolished by law is liv- PUDUCHERRY: Highlighting the importance of fit- can be seen dragging the In the same district, a Reacting to the tweet, offi- unit of the police. statement from RPF said. ing in a fool’s paradise,” said ness, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday woman into a forest as she 16-year-old girl had in April cials in Varanasi as well as Luc- Two RPF jawans in plain- This incident comes days the former Solicitor General said he keeps himself fit by playing ball badminton pleads for mercy with folded accused a BJP lawmaker of know swung into action and clothes boarded the train at after Chairman Railway Board of India. everyday. Launching projects to promote sports and hands. They then molest her. raping her and attempted within half an hour of the alert Kaptanganj and escorted them Ashwani Lohani launched an The Law Commission yes- Police swung into action suicide outside Chief Minis- on social media site started to Gorakhpur. awareness campaign for pro- terday recommended that gam- games in Puducherry, Naidu said: “I am 68 years after the video surfaced online ter Yogi Adityanath’s home in investigating the matter, a rail- “26 girls were found with tection of children coming in bling and betting in sports be old now. I am brisk and keep myself fit because I and registered an FIR against Lucknow. way spokesperson said. two men, aged 22 and 55 years. contact with railways. allowed as regulated activities play ball badminton everyday regularly.” He said taxable under the direct and next time when he visited Puducherry he would play indirect tax regimes and used the game along with Puducherry Health and Sports as a source for attracting for- Minister Malladi Krishna Rao in the multi-purpose Madhav defends Sushma ‘Status quo is not the eign direct investment (FDI). “It’s a very good recommen- indoor sports complex for which he laid the founda- OUR CORRESPONDENT PASSPORT ROW dation”, Hegde said. “There are tion on Friday. answer,’ says Swaraj certain vices which cannot NEW DELHI: BJP general sec- be controlled by law and any RETIRED COMMANDENT OF IRB, THREE retary Ram Madhav on Friday OUR CORRESPONDENT there was no response from attempt to control such vices disapproved of the “hound- RPO Delhi. will lead to illegal systems OTHERS ABDUCTED IN MANIPUR ing, abuses, death-wishes and NEW DELHI: “Status quo is The RPO Delhi had then developing”. IMPHAL: Four persons, including a retired command- obscenities” aimed at Union not the answer,” External Affairs told her that PCC was under “We have experienced it ing officer (CO) of the 4th Indian Reserved Battalion minister Sushma Swaraj on Minister Sushma Swaraj on Fri- process. A few days later when earlier when there was pro- (IRB) have been abducted by armed gunmen from social media in a row over pass- day sternly told Delhi’s Regional she again asked about the prog- hibition. There is illicit liquor Sekmai in Manipur’s Imphal West district, a top port application of an inter- Passport Office after it replied ress in the case, Regional Pass- production there (where pro- police officer said today. The abduction of the four faith couple, describing her as Swaraj was viciously different religions. They should on Twitter to a passport appli- port Office Delhi tweeted “status hibition was in place). Govern- a leader who has championed attacked after her ministry had be seen from a purely admin- cant that there was “status q u o”. ment loses excise duty, the vice senior citizens took place on Thursday evening when the cause of nationalism for over issued a passport to Tanvi Seth, istrative or governance prism,” quo” on her police clearance To this, Swaraj replied, “Sta- will continue, you can’t con- they were on their evening walk from Sekmai to four decades. days after she accused Lucknow- Madhav argued. certificate. tus quo is not the answer. We trol it. These are certain things Khurkul village, Manipur Director General of Police L In an article in a lead- based passport officer Vikas “A difference of opinion in The Indian woman had must end this status quo. Please which can’t be controlled by M Khaute said. ing English daily, he also said Mishra of harassing her and her these matters is plausible and asked Swaraj, India’s Consulate do the needful and help her.” law”, he said. Similarly, illegal that difference of opinion in husband Anas Siddiqui. valid as well. What is not valid in Vancouver and the Regional It was not clear whether her gambling is going on in the SIX-YEAR-OLD ABDUCTED, RAPED BY such matters is plausible and Seth had made a slew of is the hounding, the abuse, the Passport Office (RPO) Delhi on application was for passport country. Making it legitimate valid but it would be improper allegations against Mishra, death-wishes, the obscenities Twitter to look into the matter of renewal or for a fresh passport. and by controlling it, 70-75 per RICKSHAW PULLER IN UTTAR PRADESH to blame the external affairs including asking her husband like calling her Begum Sushma her police clearance certificate Meanwhile, the minister also cent of illegal activities will stop, BANDA (UP): A six year-old girl was allegedly ab- minister for a decision like to convert to Hinduism and or worse commenting on her (PCC) as her daughter’s visa was helped trace an Indian man who the former Karnataka Loka- ducted and raped by a rickshaw puller in the Atarra transfer of a passport official pulling her up for marrying a health and kidney - or a retired expiring soon and she had to was rendered homeless in Saudi yukta said. accused of asking irrelevant Muslim. The passport official, professor asking her husband bring her to Canada from India. Arabia after losing employment, “But certain amount of con- chowki area here, police said on Friday. The victim questions to the couple about who claimed that he made only to beat her up,” he said. All this Hours after Swaraj’s stern and said efforts were on to bring trol is absolutely necessary”. and her eight-year-old sister, belonging to a nomad- their religions. professional enquiries, was sub- was done to a leader who cham- message, RPO Delhi tweeted him back to India. Asked if he thought pros- ic tribe, were sleeping outside their roadside shanty Medhav’s defence of Swaraj sequently transferred. pioned the cause of national- that the clearance had been Swaraj’s help was sought on titution should also be legal- last night when they were allegedly abducted by is the first instance of a senior “Every issue that involves ism for over four decades in the sent to the Consulate General Twitter in connection with a ised, Hegde said: “It has to be the accused, who took them to a secluded place, Su- BJP office-bearer offering a two different religionists need rough and tumble of the coun- of India, Vancouver. person named Narendra Kumar legalised. It’s going on every- perintendent of Police Shalini said. Though the elder detailed public response on the not be seen from a religious try’s politics, by those who claim The woman had tweeted from Rajasthan, who had lost where. What’s the big idea of.. controversy. He is also consid- prism alone. There can be sec- allegiance to the very same ide- in June that more than three his employment and was ren- (keeping it illegal). It should be sister ran away, the younger one was raped. ered close to the RSS. ular issues involving people of ology, Madhav added. months had passed and still dered homeless. legalised”. nation 7 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 7 July, 2018 mp ‘NRIs can promote India as tourist India, Bhutan resolve to take ties to new heights OUR CORRESPONDENT cooperation, including in areas destination among their guests’ of defence and security, over the NEW DELHI: Prime Minister past a few years. Narendra Modi and his Bhu- This year, both countries are PM Modi calls upon ‘Hotel motel Patel wallas’ in United States tanese counterpart Tshering celebrating the golden jubilee Tobgay on Friday resolved to of the establishment of formal WASHINGTON: Prime Min- changed now as the world is enhance Indo-Bhutan ties in diplomatic relations. ister Narendra Modi on Friday Modi further said standing with us and only few all areas of mutual interest and During the Doklam stand- said the Gujarati Patel com- people are with them. Entire take the “exemplary” bilateral off between troops of India and munity in the US popular as that this is the world has now accepted our partnership to “new heights”. China last year, Bhutan had “hotel motel Patel wallas” can year of Kumbh point of view on terrorism,” The two prime ministers extended support to New Delhi. help promote India as a tour- Modi said. held wide-ranging talks here The MEA said the two prime ist destination among their Mela and NRIs can “Your (NRIs) contribution covering a range of bilateral and ministers also reviewed the guests by putting slides about inspire people to is immense in convincing the regional issues of “mutual inter- Prime Minister Narendra Modi bilateral economic and hydro- the country on their hotel TVs. world about India’s point of est” and expressed satisfaction power co-operation, including shakes hand with the Prime Addressing Saurashtra Patel visit this unique view. Due to your behaviour, at the “excellent” state of bilat- the progress in implementation Cultural Samaj of the US via gathering thinking and and capacity to eral relations, the Ministry of Minister of Bhutan, Tshering of the India assisted-hydro-elec- video-conference, Modi urged mix with and take all the peo- External Affairs said. Tobgay at Hyderabad House tric projects in Bhutan. each NRI to inspire five foreign on terrorism. ple together you have created It said Modi reaffirmed that, NAVEEN SHARMA/MILLENNIUM POST “They reaffirmed their -com families to visit India to give a “There are elements in our an image for yourselves in the as a friend and close neighbour, ing India-Bhutan cooperation,” mitment to further strengthen boost to tourism. the reputed Smithsonian maga- a great service to the nation,” neighbourhood who tried to entire world. India will continue to partner Modi tweeted. Modi hosted a collaboration in the hydro- “You are known as the peo- zine had said that at least half of he said. defame us all over the world. “The people of world who with Bhutan in pursuit of its lunch in honour of the visiting power sector in the spirit of ple of ‘hotel motel Patel wallas’. America’s motels are owned by Modi further said that this For the last five to seven come in contact with person development goals. dignitary. The MEA said the two close friendship and co-opera- Whenever you get a guest in Indian Americans, and of that is the year of Kumbh Mela and decades they adopted various of Indian origin have seen that It is understood that the prime ministers reaffirmed their tion that characterize relations your hotel or motel, why don’t 70 per cent are owned by Patels. NRIs can inspire people to visit means, they used money. They you contribute to the growth of two sides deliberated on vari- resolve to enhance co-operation between India and Bhutan,” it you put a few slides of India on Modi urged the NRIs to this unique gathering. He said have only one job and that is their country, you do not create ous strategic issues, including in all areas of mutual interest, said. In a tweet, Tobgay, who TV. When the guests turns on contribute for the growth of that India has many things to to defame Hindustan,” Modi problems, wherever our chil- ways to deepen defence and and to take the “exemplary bilat- arrived here yesterday on a the TV they will be able to see the country when it is on the offer on the tourism front. said without taking the name dren are, in school or colleges, security cooperation, as well as eral partnership to new heights three-day visit, said “hydro- what India is,” Modi said. “rapid path of progress.” Modi said NRIs contributed of Pakistan. the authorities there are sure situation on the Doklam plateau. for the benefit of the two peo- power is not just the cornerstone Patel community, which “Inspire at least five non- immensely to ward off forces in “We had seen that many that they will be toppers and “Happy to have met my ples”. Bhutan is a strategically of the economic cooperation originally hails from Gujarat, Indian families to visit India. the “neighbourhood” who were people from many parts of our doctors have created image friend, PM @tsheringtobgay important country for India due between India and Bhutan; it are mostly into the motel busi- If you do not invest a rupee in hell bent to defame India and the world were standing with of being sincere and hard work- in New Delhi. We had extensive to its location, and both sides is the very foundation of our ness in the US. A 2014 article in India but just do this it will be make the world accept its view them. But the situation has ing people,” Modi said. PTI discussions on further increas- have been ramping up overall strong bonds of friendship.” Patna municipal body to MHA: 46 NDRF Apex court rightly held that CJI is Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel teams stationed provide khadi uniforms in flood-prone master of roster, say legal experts appointed NGT chairperson OUR CORRESPONDENT has to work in consultation gium for allocation to a bench NEW DELHI: Justice Adarsh Salvi was made the acting chair- to sanitation workers areas of 14 states with the other members of the of which he is not a part. Kumar Goel, who retired from person of the NGT. He retired on NEW DELHI: Legal experts Collegium for allocation of Vikas Singh, who is also the Supreme Court on Friday, February 13. Following this, Jus- OUR CORRESPONDENT PMC has also signed a three- NEW DELHI: As part of on Friday hailed the Supreme cases was not only "incorrect" the Supreme Court Bar Asso- has been appointed the chair- tice Jawad Rahim was appointed year agreement with the KVIC proactive measures, 46 fully Court ruling that the chief jus- but also "preposterous". ciation president, said that the person of the National Green the acting chairperson. NEW DELHI: Sanitation for a regular supply of mate- equipped rescue teams of the tice of India is the "master of They maintained that such top court today only reiter- Tribunal (NGT). He has been At present, there is only workers of the Patna Muncipal rials, including woolen khadi NDRF have been stationed in the roster", an issue which gen- a premise could "paralyse" the ated what had been held ear- appointed to the post for five functional court at the Princi- Corporation (PMC) will now clothes during the winter sea- flood-prone areas in 14 states, erated an intense debate in the functioning of the court. lier and there was no bar on years, according to an order pal bench in the national capital don customised uniforms from son,” a KVIC release said. the Union home ministry said wake of the January press meet The lawyer said the apex the CJI having consultation issued by the personnel minis- comprising Justice Rahim, Jus- the Khadi and Village Indus- KVIC Chairman Vinai on Friday. by the four senior apex court court verdict is "correct" as the with other four Collegium try. Justice Goel was appointed tice R S Rathore and S S Garbyal. tries Commission (KVIC). Kumar Saxena said, “It is the The National Disaster judges who accused CJI Dipak CJI has "the complete power" judges for the constitution of Supreme Court judge in July Various important matters The municipal corporation fittest tribute to the Father of Response Force teams, com- Misra of assigning sensitive to allocate cases to different the benches. 2014. The post of NGT chair- relating to the environment would sign a three-year agree- the Nation ahead of his 150th prising 1,384 personnel, have cases to judges junior to them. benches. Dwivedi said that the CJI person was lying vacant for such as air pollution, Ganga and ment with the KVIC for supply birthday celebrations from been deployed in vulnerable Senior advocates Rakesh At the same time, Tulsi, is "undoubtedly" the master of more than 6 months since the Yamuna rejuvenation, Vaishno of khadi uniforms to its work- Bihar a land of Champaran areas in Arunachal Pradesh, Dwivedi, K T S Tulsi, Vikas also a Rajya Sabha MP from the roster after a bench com- retirement of Justice Swatan- Devi, challenge to various rede- ers, a release from the KVIC from where he kicked off his Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Him- Singh and constitutional expert the Congress, said that in case prising justices A K Sikri and ter Kumar on December 20 velopments projects in Delhi, said. journey as Mahatma to have a achal Pradesh, Jammu and Govind Goel were of the view an allegation is made, the CJI Ashok Bhushan held that the last year. Volkswagen emission fiasco and The PMC commissioner unique conversion with a local Kashmir, Maharashtra, Delhi, that former law minister Shanti should leave the matter to the chief justice occupied the role After Justice Kumar’s retire- others are pending before the had requested the KVIC chair- self body. Punjab, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Bhushan's stand that the CJI other members of the Colle- of "first among equals". ment, Justice Umesh Dattatraya tribunal. MPOST man to provide khadi uniform “It is also very important Pradesh, Uttrakhand and sets for its sanitation work- that Khadi has started getting West Bengal, a home ministry ers after which some of his recognition from all corners spokesperson said. officials were sent to Patna of the nation. Not only that, He said the NDRF rescued ‘Zakir Naik will not be deported from Malaysia’ with the samples which got the ‘safai karmacharis’ are the 20 stranded people, includ- approved. most important part of local ing five pilgrims undertak- KUALA LUMPUR: Malay- eral of Police Mohamed Fuzi terror laws in 2016 for allegedly “The PMC has not only self bodies,” Saxena said. ing the Kailash Mansarovar sian Prime Minister Mahathir Harun had yesterday denied promoting enmity between dif- approved the samples, it also The agreement between the Yatra, in Pithoragarh district Mohamad on Friday ruled out news reports that Naik was to ferent religious groups raised a demand letter on June two for supply of khadi prod- of Uttarakhand. the deportation of the contro- be deported, Malaysian media The NIA and Mumbai 30 for supply of khadi uni- ucts is likely to be signed next The teams will assist state versial Islamic preacher Zakir reported. Police, subsequently, had also form sets for its 4,000 men week in presence of Union administrations in rescue and Naik to India if he does not There were media reports carried out searches at ten and women safai karmacha- Minister Giriraj Singh and relief work, the spokesman create problems in Malaysia, this week about 52-year-old places in Mumbai including ris by August 15. Besides, the other dignitaries, he said. said. MPOST where he has permanent resi- Naik’s deportation to India by residential premises of some of dency status. the Malaysian government. the office bearers of the founda- HEALTH MINISTRY APPROVES MCI PANEL REPORT In January, India had made Following the reports, Naik, tion run by Naik. a formal request to Malaysia to in a statement, said he would The foundation was ear- deport Naik, wanted by India not return to India till he felt lier put on restricted list by the for allegedly inciting youngsters “safe from unfair prosecution”. Home Ministry for receiving No seat for visually, hearing for terror activities through He is being probed under funds from abroad. his hate speeches. India also any problem, we will not deport Home Minister Muhyiddin terror and money laundering Naik is also under investi- has an extradition treaty with him because he has been given Yassin had also said previously charges by the National Inves- gation for issuing alleged hate Malaysia. permanent residency status,” he that Naik would have to answer tigation Agency (NIA). He had speeches that inspired a deadly challenged in medical colleges But Mahathir said Naik will said at a news conference when to the Malaysian authorities if left India in July, 2016. terror attack on a popular cafe not be sent back. asked about the reports of Naik’s he broke any of the nation’s laws. The NIA had first registered in Dhaka, the capital of Bangla- “As long as he is not creating imminent deportation. Malaysia’s Inspector Gen- a case against Naik under anti- desh in 2016. PTI DHIRENDRA KUMAR ability has been defined based dations has been taken after on an evolving and dynamic detailed discussion with the NEW DELHI: In a shocking concept and types of disabili- Ministry of Social Justice & J&K: Constable abducted by development, it has come to ties have been increased from Empowerment. notice that the Rights of Per- existing 7 to 21, including low- However, disability rights sons with Disabilities Act, vision and blindness. activists have dubbed the ultras in Shopian found dead 2016 -- a new and reformed According to a senior offi- Health Ministry’s decision as legislation -- is not prov- cial, soon after the implemen- a mockery of the Constitution. SRINAGAR: Police on Fri- men from his home at Vehil last ing helpful for students with tation of the Rights of Persons “How can MCI and Health day recovered the body of a night, a police official said. He visual impairment and hearing with Disabilities Act, 2016, the Ministry decide that stu- policeman who was kidnapped was shot in the head, the offi- impairment in fulfilling their Health Ministry had asked dents with 40 per cent visual by militants from his home in cial said. Dar was found dead by dreams of becoming a doctor. MCI to make changes in the and hearing impairment Shopian district of J&K. Con- the roadside at Sehpora in the According to the latest admission norms in compli- would not be able to become stable Javaid Ahmad, posted neighbouring Kulgam district, report, the Ministry of Health ance with the new law. a doctor, when there are sev- as the personal security officer the official added. In a separate and Family Welfare (MoHFW) In its recommendations eral cases of people with such to Senior Superintendent of incident, a civilian was injured has accepted the recommen- submitted to the Health Min- disabilities are working as Police Shailendra Mishra, was when militants opened fire at dations of Medical Council istry, the MCI has stated that doctors/physiologists?” asks kidnapped by unidentified gun- him in Pulwama district. MPOST of India (MCI) to not allow students of such categories Dr Satendra Singh, who is an admission of students with 40 wouldn’t be allowed to get associate professor at GTB per cent visual and hearing admission in medical colleges Hospital and disability rights impairments. for MBBS course. Similarly, activist. It must be noted that stu- the persons with learning dis- Refusing to accept the dents with such type of dis- abilities, autism, mental illness, decision, Singh said, “In the abilities were treated as general etc have also been debarred MCI committee, not a single Haryana Irrigation & Water Resources Department category students prior to from pursuing the medical member was disabled, so with- coming into force new Act and education. out us (disables) how anything “Notice Inviting Tender” were debarred from pursuing The official furthercan be done for us. It’s a total MBBS degrees in medical col- added that the decision to violation of the rights of the leges. As per the new Act, dis- approve MCI recommen- persons with disabilities.” Navy deploy helicopters to trace 4 feared drowned MUMBAI: The Navy and the challenging for the diving ops Coast Guard have deployed due to strong currents and helicopters to search the four waves. The divers are using persons, who are feared to have grapnels to avoid being swept drowned off the Juhu beach by the strong currents. The div- on Thursday, an official said ing team will be turned around on Friday. by 0900hrs and continue the “One each Navy and Coast operation,” the release added. Guard Chetak has taken off These four people are feared from INS Shikra, Colaba to have drowned off Juhu beach around 0800 hrs to continue the after a group of five ventured search and rescue of the miss- into the sea for a swim last eve- ing boys off Juhu,” a Defence ning, police had said. One of spokesperson said in a release. them, Wasim Khan (22), was A naval diving team has rescued. Those feared drowned been carrying out diving opera- have been identified as Fardeen tions in the area since morning Saudagar (17), Sohail Khan For further details visit www.hid.gov.in or https://etenders.hry.nic.in PRDH-Advt. No:-1069/11/4026/1819/68222 Executive Engineer 0530 hrs, it said. (17), Faisal Sheikh (17) and Dated: 06/07/2018 Loharu W/S Mech. Division Ch. Dadrl “The sea condition is very Nazeer Gazi (22). MPOST samvad87531/4 8 editorial mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 7 July, 2018 EDITORIAL Isolated Taliban disarrayed A crashing The Taliban are facing twin crisis of identity and existence as several Nano dream of its leaders have surrendered in the face of extreme unpopularity n essential business strategy for a product to illing of 30 security jawans succeed in the market is that its winning fea- in an ambush at two tures must be effectively communicated to the checkpoints in the west- potential clients. For this, a certain degree of SANKAR RAY ern province of Badghis of Ahype needs to be created about the product and this is KAfghanistan within three days of bilat- done through advertisements and other measures of brand eral ceasefire a short while back, pre- positioning. In order to ensure continuous visibility of the ceded by the death of over 50 civilians product in the market, companies spend a lot of money and security forces through blasts in the on product promotion and follow an aggressive market- Nangarhar province and elsewhere in ing strategy. Any mistake in positioning the product in the the last fortnight of June this year dur- right segment can cost the company dear. The case of Tata ing ceasefire reflect the utter frustration Motor’s Nano, which has seen a steady decline in demand of the Taliban, now under the diktat of over the last 10 years of its existence in the Indian market, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant forcing it to cut the production to a mere single piece in June (ISIL or ISIS). The latter claimed the 2018, is the most intriguing one in the country’ automobile responsibility for those bloody acts. sector. Marketing and branding experts at Tata Motors are Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has at their wits’ end to explain what exactly went wrong with Ghani has cashed now an upper-hand and he told the the product. In the long and illustrious history of Tata Sons’ in on the growing media promptly, “It is now the Tali- business empire, seldom did a product fail in the market like unpopularity of ban’s decision, whether they want to Nano did. From salt to software and from tea to automo- keep killing or join the peace process. bile, whatever the group launched went on to become the the Taliban in No one has the right to monopolise the market leader. Then, why did the Nano, despite being the both Afghanistan peace process.” Pro-US in his style and cheapest car, fail to click with the customers? moves, Ghani has cashed in on the grow- Ironic though it may look, the production of the world’s and in their once ing unpopularity of the Taliban in both cheapest car is on the verge of closure. In a regulatory filing, strongholds Afghanistan and in their once strong- Tata Motors stated that only one unit of the car was produced holds in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balo- in June compared to 275 units during the same month in in Khyber chistan, and Federally Administered 2017. The sales stood at three units during the month com- Pocahontas, Territorial Areas. Desertions of rank and pared to 167 in the corresponding period last year. Not a file and local leaders through surrenders single Nano was exported in June 2018 while 25 units were Balochistan, to security forces, although in scattered shipped in the same month last year. When the Tata Motors and Federally patterns, have further increased their The Taliban, now controlled by ISIS, are fast losing their ground in Afghanistan (Representational Image) announced the launch of Nano in 2008, everybody thought isolation. it is going to be a game changer in the intensely competi- Administered The trend is manifest explicitly in The top functionary among guer- May-end, those Islamic terrorists report- Russia of exaggerating the number of IS tive Indian automobile sector where most of the top brands Territorial Areas. several areas in the aforesaid provinces rillas who surrendered to the North- edly had a top-level secret meeting with combatants in Afghanistan “to legitimise were competing hard for a share of the market. Given the and FATA. Take the east of Kunduz ern Alliance forces in Kunduz, Mullah the Afghan military high command. The the actions of the Taliban and provide strong brand value that Tata products enjoy in the Indian Desertions of rank which is abuzz with word ‘welcome’ Mohammed Khaqzar, a former Tali- US commander in Afghanistan, Gen some degree of support to them. We’ve market, few doubted that Nano would be a mega success. and file and local in Pashto and Farsi to those giving in, ban deputy interior minister when the John Nicholson, disclosed that the talks had weapons brought to this headquar- After all, it was promised to be delivered at a paltry sum of an indication of the retreat of ‘Politi- Taliban were in power in Kabul, how- also involved foreign governments and ters and given to us by Afghan leaders Rs one lakh. At that price point, it was not only extremely leaders through cal Islam’. “We gave up to the North- ever, hinted that the split might esca- international organisations, but the Tali- and [they] said this was given by the cheap but also highly affordable for most of those who were surrenders to ern Alliance. They are our brothers, late and transcend beyond an apparent ban promptly shot this down as a “false Russians to the Taliban. Some strategic owning and riding two-wheelers. It provided the safety of a and this is our country. The foreigners divide between foreigners and Afghans claim” and reiterated that the Taliban experts (even in the North American car and could accommodate a small family a lot more com- security forces, will never surrender, I think,” a Tali- in Kunduz, and all the way to the top. policy continued to be one of refusal to academia) apprehend that the Trump fortably than a two-wheeler. Before the first car was handed although in ban fighter, Shah Mahmoud, told the He claims to have forewarned Taliban negotiate with the Afghan government, reign is trying to trigger a ‘new cold war’. over to its owner in 2009, the company had said that it had Associated Press. By foreigners, he did supreme leader Mohammed Omar that but had no such reservations towards The US rulers’ intentions are sus- an advance booking of more than two lakh Nano cars. The scattered patterns, mean Arabs, Chechens, and Pakistanis, the foreigners who were professionals the US officials. The civil society activi- pect, especially in West Asia and North initial response to the product was encouraging and the have further who have genuine apprehensions that should be advised to quit Afghanistan. ties whose unflinching endeavour for a Africa in their new belligerence in for- company believed that it would give a competition to other increased their they might be killed. Significantly, Fred “They have plans of their own and are democratic Pakistan is temperamentally eign relations. So, they also assert that existing brands in the low-price category. But that never Eckhard, a UN spokesman associated destroying our country,” Khaqzar told uncompromising with the neo-liberal- the Afghan Taliban receive military happened, Nano kept on losing its appeal and the demand isolation with the peace process, expressed his the Associated Press in Kabul. US imperialism are a determined force. training in Iran and, in support of these, never picked up. concern that because of barely a half- The Pakistani Taliban are in the back They are increasingly anti-Taliban. some ‘documents’ are in circulation. There were some problems with the car in its early years dozen humanitarian workers in Mazar- foot too after the killing of the most- However, Washington today has The Iran government termed these as such as the incidents of Nano catching fire. The company e-Sharif, “It’d be unrealistic to think wanted militant among them, Fazlullah no bonhomie with the Taliban, at least “fake and undocumented” allegations immediately responded by fixing the problem but somehow they can take custody of hundreds of Khorasani, accused of several deadly going by their policy statements in the in order to wage “a psychological war” the impression that the car is not strong enough or has enough prisoners of war.” He disclosed that the campaigns including the ‘cowardly’ kill- post-9/11 years. In fact, the US admin- and damage friendly relations between safety features became stronger over the years, making the UN began consultations with the Red ing of 132 school children in 2014 and istration tries to establish that Russia is the Iranian and Afghan governments. customers choose cars of other brands with a proven track Cross that takes care of prisoner-of-war the shooting of Malala Yousafzai, the at work to destabilise Afghanistan by The Taliban are facing a twin crisis record, which were available for about Rs one lakh more than exchanges although not in the busi- schoolgirl, whose brave combat fetched supporting the Taliban. Senior US offi- of identity and existence. Nonetheless, the revised price of Nano. The later variants of Nano came ness of holding prisoners of war, and her the Nobel Peace Prize. cials keep up a campaign that the Putin it’s not yet the appropriate moment to with added features such as power steering and enhanced as victors. The responsibility is with the The role of US military forces regime is supplying the militants with predict anything. IPA capacity of the engine. Besides petrol and diesel variants, Northern Alliance, according to inter- towards the Taliban is not free from weapons. In an interview to BBC in late- (The views expressed Nano was also made available with factory-fitted CNG kit. national law. suspicion, especially in Afghanistan. In March, Gen John Nicholson accused are strictly personal) The brand Nano became more diversified and trendy com- pared to its initial image of a cheap car, which was meant to cater to the travel needs of the poor, an image that did more Dear harm to the brand than any good. At one point of time, Tata Quote martial OF GRAVE CONSEQUENCES Editor millenniumpost.in Sons stalwart Ratan Tata admitted that promoting Nano as the cheapest car was a mistake. After all, in a country like The highest decision-making Executive Body of Jadavpur University has decided to Log on to write letters to the India, owning a car is also a symbol of status. Who would The University editor or send them to want to roam around in the cheapest car when the roads brings out all stall the admission test for this year and announced that the admission process will and highways are teeming with expensive SUVs? [email protected] Besides that mistake of branding it as the cheapest car, abilities, including be based on the marks secured in the HS Exam. This is a whimsical and an unfair You can also send your Nano also faced a great deal of negative publicity in its ini- incapability decision. It is urged to retain the practice of conducting admission test for the six comments to The Editor, tial stages. The car was supposed to be produced at Singur in West Bengal but it faced unprecedented opposition from humanities subjects by the University in its own way to judge the merit of students. Millennium Post, local farmers whose land was taken over by the company ANTON CHEKHOV The students taking to agitation is justified as they have every right to protest this Pratap Bhawan, 5 Bahadur Shah to set up the factory. The project had received the support Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002 of the CPI-M government of the time, which hailed it as a decision by the University authority. AMAR NATH BHADRA Via email mega private investment in the otherwise industry-starved state. But the opposition led by Mamata Banerjee, the cur- rent Chief Minister, waged a spirited fight for the cause of the farmers and made Tata Sons give up the idea to produce the car from the Singur factory. Banerjee went on to win the next two Assembly election in 2011 and 2016 and is the Unsafe India? Chief Minister of the state. Nearly 1,000 acres of land where the factory was supposed to come up has been restored to their owners while Tata Sons shifted the production of Nano India may not be the most unsafe country for women but it definitely is the hub of male chauvinism to Sanand in Gujarat. s India truly the most unsafe coun- try in the world for women? Thom- son Reuters Foundation’s alarmist Virtual bigotry, survey is based on the opinions Iof arm-chair experts who may well be SHUTAPA PAUL alienated from reality. Are we the safest, most liberal country where women are real impact superbly empowered? No. But by that correlation, are we the most unsafe? n these times taken over by the gushing waves of Compared to Iraq, Nigeria, and Syria, social media, wafting adrift into the virtual realm of Indian women have it really good. But window-displayed reality is inevitable to the changing compare us to the other developing dynamics of information, awareness, society, and per- or developed nations, and the scene Iception in general. It may be analysed that access to social turns bleak. media gives a certain amount of added freedom for one Where else will you find one of the to speak their mind but it is as much a fact that such free- Today, rape seems senior-most leaders of the ruling party dom to express directly and blatantly can have an effect in getting trolled and everyone from her extremes: either be too passive to count or stir up a contro- okay, trolling party, including 56-inch chest-thump- versy of unforeseen scale. It is the latter aspect that makes seems okay, ing ones, maintaining a stoic silence. headlines – and what lends value to such news is all that The troll, whose handle proudly pro- which leads to the controversial comments. Two instances online abuse and claimed him to be an IIT-ian (clearly in the past week shed copious amounts of light on what stalking, all seem an educated lout), asked Minister of the modern phenomenon of ‘trolls’ throws up presenting External Affairs Sushma Swaraj’s hus- the grim face of a deteriorating society. okay as per the band to beat her up because she helped The frequently repeated instances of rape and crime Indian psyche. an inter-faith couple. These troll armies against women and the lack of any method to address that were raised in the run-up to 2014 the concern have desensitised people to the gravity of Even the ruling have come home to roost, I mean… such horrendousness. The spokesperson of Congress was party seems okay troll. They have attacked one of the most unabashedly and with least of deterrence issued a threat experienced women politicians of our on Twitter when a certain miscreant expressed his desire with their women times using crass language and virtual to rape her (minor) daughter out of apparent grudge leaders being abuse. Swaraj’s dignified handling of against her. The Home Ministry took cognizance of the abused. This is the situation may have been admirable matter and brought the culprit to book. The misdeed is but the results of her online poll were The growing incidence of rape is indicative of how the enemy rests within us (Representational Image) incriminated on the grounds of the stringent Protection the example that disheartening. 53,000 gave the trolling of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, provi- we are setting for their stamp of approval. This means threatened with rape, Swaraj too kept student gang-raped and poisoned in Today, rape seems okay, trolling sions of the Information Technology Act, and the Indian that there are at least 53,000+ educated silent. What plagues our country is the Fatehabad, are just the most recent cases. seems okay, online abuse and stalking, Penal Code. Another embarrassing instance was when scores of abusive louts active on Twitter who agree that mindset that we have about women. To repeat some facts and figures that I all seem okay as per the Indian psyche. a respected and senior politician, Minister for external men and pliant a woman of Swaraj’s stature, or for that And women are to blame too. We have quoted in an earlier column, according Even the ruling party seems okay with affairs, Sushma Swaraj was trolled for helping an inter-faith matter any woman, deserves to be shown for aeons accepted the treatment that to the National Crime Records Bureau their women leaders being abused. This couple get their passport made – for dutifully doing her female victims her place in society. has been meted out to us by men. Our (NCRB), crimes against women have is the example that we are setting for job. Her support extended to Muslim community was not When this is the result of such polls, country may not be the most unsafe upped by over 83 per cent in the last 10 scores of abusive men and pliant female appreciated by some people and it was proposed that her how can we blame the Thomson Reuters for women but it definitely is the hub years between 2007-2016. At least 39 victims. This is the image of our coun- husband (another respectable figure, former Governor of Foundation? Theirs was a ‘perception of male chauvinism. crimes against women are reported every try that we are building up, the image Mizoram) beat her up for what she did. Social media was poll’ and when senior female politicians More worrying is the culture of rape hour. Rape accounts for 11 per cent of that the international community is suppose to change our lives for the better and bring closer face cyber abuse, as Mehbooba Mufti that shocks few nowadays. A minor the crimes; four rape cases were reported witnessing, so why blame a perception people distanced by time, geography and culture. Misuse said, what hope is there left for the rest raped in Mandsaur, foreigners sexually every hour in 2016. The conviction rate poll when one’s house is not in order? and abuse of this powerful means only betray the reality of us? The perception obviously becomes assaulted by the general manager of a has hit a record low and 2016 witnessed (The writer is a journalist and of a degrading society and people. that women are not safe in India. Sadly, five-star hotel in Rajasthan, a Kenyan the lowest conviction rate of 18.9 per media entrepreneur. The views when a Congress leader’s daughter was woman raped in Gurugram, a class 10 cent. Repeat these numbers to yourself. expressed are strictly personal) 9 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 7 July, 2018 mp in focus India’s National Bamboo Mission Bamboo has immense potential for Indian farming due to its varied uses and massive demand overseas amboo is a versatile crop. It can be used in 1,500 different ways for con- sumption, as a substitute for wood, building and construction mate- Brial, for handicrafts, and paper. Around 80 per cent of bamboo forests lie in Asia with India, China, and Myanmar having 19.8 mil- SAMAR LAHIRY lion hectares of bamboo. India is the world’s second-largest culti- vator of bamboo after China, with 136 spe- cies and 23 genera spread over 13.96 million hectares. According to the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, India’s annual bamboo production is estimated at 3.23 million tonnes. However, despite all this, the country’s share in the global bam- boo trade and commerce is only 4 per cent. In October 2006, the Government of India (GOI) had launched the National Bamboo Mission (NBM) on the basis of the National Mission on Bamboo Technology and Trade Development Report, 2003. The Land degradation NBM’s key objective was to address the issues is a major relating to the development of the bamboo problem industry in the country, for providing a new impetus and direction and enabling the real- confronting India. isation of India’s considerable potential in According to the bamboo production. Multidisciplinary and multidimensional in its approach, major State of India’s interventions planned under it were focussed Environment on research and development, plantation on forest and non-forest lands through Joint 2017, nearly Forest Management Committees (JFMCs) 30 per cent of or Village Development Committee (VDC) and to ensure the supply of quality plant- India’s land is ing materials by establishing centralised and degraded. With its kisan/mahila nurseries. NBM was started as a Centrally Spon- unique ability to sored Scheme in 2006-07. The Agriculture stitch and repair Finance Corporation (AFC) India Limited, a consultancy organisation, prepared the damaged soils, mid-term evaluation study report of NBM bamboo is ideal in 2012-13. For the study, the organisation covered nine states and 18 districts out of 27 for rehabilitating states that had implemented NBM during the degraded soil 10th and 11th Plan period. The report made Bamboo has an important characteristic of rejuvenating degraded land (Representational Image) some positive revelations. To popularise vari- ous bamboo handicrafts and other products forest area. An area of 91,715 ha of existing benefits flow to farmers, bamboo outside for- stalled as funds were released only for the The way forward as well as bamboo food items like processed bamboo plantations has been improved for est areas have been excluded from the defi- maintenance of bamboo plantations raised To arrest the pace of land degradation shoots, six retail outlets were created. The higher productivity. A total of 1,466 nurser- nition of tree by amending Section 2 (7) of earlier during 2014-15 and 2015-16, fur- in the country, a national programme of report further noted that a beginning had ies have been established to supply quality the Indian Forest Act, 1927 by the GOI in ther slowing down plantation and related intensive bamboo plantation involving all been made in using tissue-cultured plant- planting material. In different states, 61,126 November 2017. activities. stakeholders needs to be undertaken beyond ing material in some states, with encourag- farmers and 12,710 field functionaries have Bamboo has tremendous untapped Land degradation is a major problem 2019-20. The National Housing Scheme ing results. Bamboo Development Agencies been trained in the area of nursery manage- potential for transforming India’s rural econ- confronting India. According to the State of (PMAY) should utilise bamboo as a con- (BDAs) in all states have done excellent work ment and bamboo plantation. In addition, omy. There is vast scope for expanding bam- India’s Environment 2017, nearly 30 per cent struction material. Though bamboo has been with regard to bamboo plantations on forest 39 bamboo wholesale and retail markets boo in areas outside forests because: a) its of India’s land is degraded. With its unique used in various pioneering structural applica- land through JFMCs and VDCs. near villages, 29 retail outlets and 40 bamboo management is easier in these lands than in ability to stitch and repair damaged soils, tions in the past, it is still viewed as a “poor Of course, there are some drawbacks too. bazaars have been established. natural forests and, b) due to close to user bamboo is ideal for rehabilitating degraded man’s material”. The plantation on non‐forest land involv- In April 2018, a restructured NBM was agencies, economic harvesting is possible. soil. The shortfall in bamboo plantation Developing bamboo as a load-bearing ing farmers and private landowners has not approved by the GOI with an investment However, under NBM, during the period would have an adverse impact on the Green- structural element would pave the way for gained complete momentum. The transfer of of Rs 1290 crore in the next two years. The 2006-17, the new area covered through plan- ing India programme as well as on reclaiming its high-value application in construction, technology through training and demonstra- restructured NBM will aim to support the tation has been around 3.62 lakh ha (includ- the degraded land. which can make bamboo cultivation an eco- tions forms an integral part of the NBM. But, development of the entire value chain of the ing 1.25 lakh ha in non-forest areas). This, It is perceived that the emphasis of NBM nomically viable method of greening the the quality of the training needs to be further bamboo sector starting from planting mate- when one of the Mission’s objectives was to has, by and large, been on propagation and vast wastelands. Edible bamboo has a huge upgraded to improve the practical knowledge rial, plantation, the creation of facilities for expand the area under bamboo plantations cultivation of bamboo – with limited efforts demand in East Asian cuisines and also in and skills of the stakeholders. collection, aggregation, processing market- by two million ha in the Tenth Plan and over- on processing, product development and pharmaceuticals. Bamboo grown in the NBM 2006 was brought under the Inte- ing, micro, small & medium enterprises, skill all six million ha in the Tenth and Eleventh value addition. This has caused weak linkages Northeast (which is 66 per cent of the grow- grated Horticulture Development Mission development and brand building initiatives Plan. This was primarily because The Indian between farmers and the industry. There is a ing bamboo stock in India) can be exported during the year 2014-15 and was continued in a cluster approach mode. This will contrib- Forest Act, 1927 defined bamboo as a “tree”. need to develop an integrated bamboo indus- to East Asian countries like Japan and Tai- till the year 2015-16. Since 2006-07, 3,61,791 ute to doubling farmers’ income and also in Till the end of 2017, bamboo grown outside try in the country. It is hoped that the restruc- wan for competitive prices with the GOI’s ha of land have been covered with bamboo generating more employment opportunities forests was subject to regulatory rules of fell- tured NBM would focus on the development support. DOWN TO EARTH plantations, out of which 2,36,700 ha are for skilled and unskilled workers, especially ing and transportation. Despite NBM being of a complete value chain of the bamboo (The views expressed under forest area and 1,25,091 ha under non- for the youth in rural areas. To facilitate the a flagship scheme, new plantation work was sector to link growers with final consumers. are strictly personal)

tweet Time to deliver—AAP­­­ RETWEET Overcoming conflicts and delivering promised services to Delhi’s people

speak of AAP’s resilience in the face of adversity PIYUSH GOYAL @PiyushGoyal onflict has never spared Aam Admi Party. From the time SAYANTAN GHOSH AAP came into existence, emerging from the India Indian Railways built a subway in a record time CAgainst Corruption movement, conflicts of less than 5 hours under a railway crossing in have obstructed the party’s functioning. Andhra Pradesh, setting a new benchmark of The disputes have not been only with speed, skill and scale in its working. external functionaries; the party also has a history of internal conflicts. However, the most significant conflict which the party encounters frequently has been YASHWANT SINHA with the Centre-appointed Lieutenant @YashwantSinha Governor and the bureaucrats. The his- toric Supreme Court judgment of July 4 has now lent some clarity to the powers This is a time of the LG and the elected government. The US unceremoniously postpones the 2+2 when AAP should A five-judge Constitution bench, in a talks. Defence minister of UK refuse to meet our start a dialogue unanimous verdict, on Wednesday, held defence minister in London. Yet our foreign policy that though Delhi cannot be accorded is more successful than ever before. with stakeholders the status of a state, the LG has no power to independently make decisions and like the LG, senior must act on the aid and advice of the officials, and elected government. The Supreme Court’s Wednesday Arvind Kejriwal must buckle up and fulfil his promises made to the people of Delhi SYED ATA HASNAIN others regarding verdict has made three very important @ATAHASNAIN53 various pending deviations from the Delhi High Court posting of bureaucrats, making Chief government. The Ministry of Home forward dreams of a corruption-free matters. There judgment of August 2016. It has dispelled Minister Arvind Kejriwal the approving Affairs has not yet made any decision India to the people has now become the idea that the elected government has authority. However, the services depart- on the service department yet and has a party which can speak at length but cannot be a to wait to implement its decisions until ment refused to comply, stating that the reserved it for later. cannot fructify its promises due to the JKP personnel are far more vulnerable. Kashmiris system with room the LG acquiesces. More specifically, the Supreme Court did not abolish the noti- This is also a time when AAP should many conflicts. in the Army have collective security unless mistakes advice given by the Council of Ministers fication issued in 2016 which made the start a dialogue with respective stake- Arvind Kejriwal was more than a like with Aurangzeb are made. Soldiers are for conflict at is binding on the LG. But, only as long Ministry of Home Affairs the authority holders like the LG, senior officials, and mere politician for the people of Delhi -- vulnerable on leave but police system of functioning every step and as the LG does not exercise his Consti- for transfer and posting. others regarding various pending mat- he was “hope”. We do not like to see our demands even single presence of unarmed tutional power to differ and refer the The tussle between Delhi govern- ters. There cannot be a system with room heroes drown out in the tumult of con- policemen making them most vulnerable. conflict cannot matter to the President for a decision. ment and the Central government con- for conflict at every step and conflict flicts. We want them to either move on be the way of Although it has been emphasised that tinues even after the Supreme Court cannot be the way of governance. AAP or fight back. We never like our heroes this power is not to be exercised per- judgment, which clipped the powers has gained some comfort with these defeated and whimpering. We never like governance functorily, anything of sensitivity or of the LG. It said that he (LG) has no conflicts and there is a tendency within our heroes succumbing in the hands that can cast a financial burden beyond “independent decision-making power” the party to give in to skirmishes at the of “bad people”. Arvind Kejriwal, if he BRAHMA CHELLANEY the government’s capacity, or which can and must act on the aid and advice of drop of a hat. The LG, officials, and the is that hero, should turn around and @Chellaney cause friction with the Centre or other the elected government. Now, the Delhi government should work in harmony deliver. Because it is high time. states will fall in this jurisdiction. This, government has the single option to – as was also reiterated by the SC judg- On various occasions, it has been in reality, covers several aspects. resolve this situation by again moving ment. The method by which conflicts are proven that Arvind Kejriwal still engages After this positive judgment from an application to the Apex Court before created by the stakeholders and the way massive support from the people in As the Dalai Lama turns 83, China clamps down the Supreme Court, AAP should have a Constitutional bench. Delhi govern- such conflicts are dealt with by AAP are Delhi. The Supreme Court has clearly on social media and deploys large numbers of started preparations to complete their ment and AAP have nearly two years both dangerous for a federal democracy. said that the LG should not interfere in police in his birthplace, Tibet's Amdo region, to pending work but the first thing they left and after this judgment, the party When Arvind Kejriwal became Chief their work and this is the best oppor- deter birthday celebrations. His host country, did was to crack a whip on the officials should now avoid any possible con- Minister of Delhi, the people had great tunity for AAP to prove its credibility, meanwhile, is shunning all official contact with by issuing a notification. Hours after flict and begin working relentlessly on expectations. A party which fought cor- manpower, and willpower. him as part of its new overtures to China. Supreme Court’s landmark judgment the stalled projects. Now, if the service ruption, a party which questioned the (The author is Correspondent on Wednesday, Delhi government intro- department stays with the LG, then the people in power, a party which deci- with Millennium Post. Views duced a new system for the transfer and conflict will never end within the Delhi mated Congress, and a party which put expressed are strictly personal) 10 world mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 7 July, 2018 PIO woman jailed up to 3 years for Indian-origin financier gets role in US navy corruption cases

SINGAPORE: A 57-year-old Indian-origin Singaporean 8 years’ jail for rape in UK woman was on Friday jailed up to three years for her role LONDON: An Indian-ori- chatting, Naker appearing to recover and later taken to a cri- in the largest and most exten- gin finance consultant was show her concern, picking her sis centre, where it was deter- sive bribery and fraud conspir- sentenced to eight years in up when she fell and offering mined she had been raped. acy in the history of the United prison for raping an 18-year- her his jacket. At one point he Naker arrested the fol- States Navy, according to media old woman after a night out gave her a piggyback. lowing day. During his police reports. drinking with his colleagues. He then tried to kiss her interview, he claimed the vic- Gursharan Kaur Sharon Sanjay Naker, a 28-year-old and she pushed him off. He tim had asked him for sex Rachael, a former lead contract married man from north Lon- kept trying to pull her in the but was charged with rape in specialist with the US Navy don, had denied three charges opposite direction to where November last year. and based in Singapore, had of rape, one count of attempted she was walking and eventu- The accused told police the the responsibility of manag- Gursharan Kaur Sharon Rachael rape, one charge of assault by ally succeeded, dragging her sex was consensual and said ing ship husbanding contracts penetration, and a count of to a secluded corner. There the woman had not appeared worth millions of dollar, with efits of criminal conduct, Dis- Between 2006 and 2013, sexual assault at Inner London he raped her and sexually drunk. He admitted later duties such as drafting contract trict Judge Shaiffudin Saruwan Gursharan disclosed non- Crown Court. assaulted her multiple times, searching online for a defini- requirements, including nego- said that there was "flagrant public information from the The jury found him guilty the jury was told. tion of the word "rape" but said tiating and evaluating bids. abuse of trust and authority" US Navy to Francis, which of all charges but cleared him Sanjay Naker Security staff working it reassured him he had done Gursharan, had received by Gursharan. helped GDMA clinch 11 con- of the charge of assault by pen- nearby went to investigate, hav- nothing wrong. more than SGD130, 000 in He further said that there tracts worth a total of about US etration at the end of the trial pened but you saw an oppor- alleyway. ing seen suspicious activity on Investigating officer, Detec- bribes from Leonard Glenn was also "a high level of pre- D 48 million, out of 14 con- on Thursday. tunity. It was a mixture of your The court heard that on the CCTV. Naker told them he tive Constable Aidan Kersley Francis, the Malaysian CEO meditation", with steps taken tracts that the company bid for, Sentencing him, Judge own desire and arrogance March 11 last year, the 18-year- had met the woman in a club from Scotland Yard's Child of maritime services company to avoid detection, a sustained according to the investigations Freya Newberry said: "If you regardless of any intoxication old victim had been out for the nearby and he gave them his Abuse and Sexual Offences Glenn Defense Marine (Asia) period of offending of seven by the CPIB. Gursharan pro- formed a view that the woman on your part." night at a bar in London Bridge details and then left. Command, said: "Naker delib- (GDMA), in exchange for sen- years and a "high amount of vided sensitive information wanted to have sex with you, The 28-year-old was found area before being asked to leave During the trial, it emerged erately targeted his victim as sitive US Navy information, gratification" by the accused. pertaining to pricing strategies, you were very much mistaken. guilty of carrying the woman as she had too much to drink. that the staff found the woman someone intoxicated and vul- Channel News Asia reported. The Judge also ordered price information of GDMA's "It was quite clear that you over his shoulder after she was Naker had been outside unconscious on the ground nerable. After talking to her for Sentencing her to jail term that the SGD130,278.34 be competitors and questions decided that you wanted to denied entry into a nightclub the bar, he saw the victim with her underwear pulled a matter of minutes, he man- of two years and nine months surrendered by Gursharan to that the contracts review have sex with her and she had in central London for being and began talking to her. The down and called an ambulance. aged to drag her to a secluded for three charges of corruption Singapore's Corrupt Practices board had posed to GDMA's no recollection of what hap- drunk and raping her in an CCTV footage showed them She was taken to hospital to area where he raped her. AGENCIES and one for dealing with ben- Investigation Bureau (CPIB). competitors. AGENCIES First Hindu woman in Pak assembly poll fray Stalked by ethics scandals, US environment agency head quits KARACHI: Sunita Parmar, was compelled to contest the a Hindu woman in Pakistan's upcoming polls as previous WASHINGTON DC: US Presi- "I have accepted the res- many liberals and environmen- taken a sizeable toll on all of Sindh province, has created his- governments failed to deliver dent Donald Trump's top envi- ignation of Scott Pruitt as the talists by severely curtailing the us," he added. Pruitt becomes tory by becoming the first from on their promises of making ronmental aide Scott Pruitt has Administrator of the Environ- EPA's activities and repealing the fourth Cabinet-level official the minority community to con- life better for the people of her resigned, months after he was mental Protection Agency," many measures designed to pro- of the Trump administration to test the provincial assembly constituency., according to a embroiled in a series of ethics Trump tweeted. "Within the tect the environment. resign or be fired, after Health elections to be held on July 25. media report. controversies over his spend- Agency Scott has done an out- In his resignation letter, and Human Services Secre- Parmar, 31, who is from the "Previous governments did ing habits and misuse of office. standing job, and I will always Pruitt said he was stepping tary Tom Price, Secretary of Meghwar community will con- nothing for the people of this Pruitt left the US Envi- be thankful to him for this." down, citing the "unrelenting" State Rex Tillerson and Veteran Sunita Parmar test as an independent candidate area. Even in 21st century, we ronmental Protection Agency A staunch conservative, and "unprecedented" attacks on Affairs Secretary David Shulkin. for the Sindh Assembly constit- number of Hindus in Pakistan. lack basic health facilities and (EPA) having faced more than a Pruitt, 50, has backed Trump him and his family. Democrats quickly welcomed uency PS-56 from Tharparkar Confident of challenging proper educational institutes dozen inquiries or reviews into over his controversial decision He thanked Trump and Pruitt's resignation, but there district which has the highest the status quo, Parmar said she for women, Parmer said. AGENCIES his practices, including his first- to pull out of the Paris climate Scott Pruitt expressed confidence that he was also little enthusiasm for his class plane travel, a room that he accord. was able to advance the Presi- replacement Wheeler, a former HARYANA SHAHRI VIKAS PRADHIKARAN rented from a lobbyist at USD 50 Trump also said that Pruitt's tiny for renting an apartment dent's agenda "beyond what any- coal industry lobbyist. DETAIL NOTICE INVITING E-TENDERS per night and the installation of recently Senate-confirmed dep- with ties to a fossil fuels lobbyist. one anticipated at the beginning Massachusetts Senator SINGLE PERCENTAGE/ITEM RATE ONLINE TENDER a soundproof booth in his office. uty Andrew Wheeler will on He is also accused of bypass- of your administration." Ed Markey said "#BigOil's On behalf of Haryana Shahri Vikas Pradhikaran Online E-tenders on the website: https://etenders.hry.nic.in are hereby invited President Trump first Monday assume the duties of ing the White House to secure But the "unrelenting attacks right hand man" was being from the eligible contractors/firms enlisted with HSVP, PWD B&R, PHED,IMES, CPWD & other central / State Govt. & other Govt. Department and undertaking of central & State Govt. in appropriate class/category for the works as mentioned below:- tweeted the news on Thursday acting administrator of the EPA. big pay rises for two long-time on me personally, my family, replaced by "King Coal's best that Pruitt had resigned. Pruitt has been under scru- staff members. He also angered are unprecedented and have lobbyist". AGENCIES US post service makes $3.5-mn Statue of Liberty Full details all terms & conditions for eligibility including the tender documents are available on the web site: https:// etenders.hry.nic.in besides being available for reference at the office of the undersigned. stamp mistake FOR AND ON BEHALF OF HSVP Executive Engineer, PRDH-Advt. No:-1083/11/3922/1819/68200 HSVP , Division No. VI, Dated: 06/07/2018 Gurugram. E-Mail:- [email protected] Office: -0124-4805697

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CHANGE OF NAME I Chander Prakash S/o Sukhvir Singh R/o H No- M-45/1, Street No-14, Part II, Brahampuri, New NEW YORK: A 2010 US Postal Delhi-53. That my correct Service stamp mistakenly bear- name is Chander Prakash ing the image of a Lady Liberty S/o Sukhvir Singh as per replica will cost the American my Aadhaar and Pan post office a whopping USD card and in my education 3.5 million for the copyright certificate my name is violation, according to a media report. Chandra Prakash.That In a 2010 stamp design, Chander Prakash and the United States Postal Ser- Chandra Prakash both vice mistook a Las Vegas-based are the same person replica for the real Statue of and my correct name is Liberty. Now a federal court Chander Prakash. has ruled that the post office must pay the replica's sculptor USD 3.5 million for violating his copyright, The New York Times reported. The statue by the artist Rob- ert Davidson sits at the New York-New York casino in Las Vegas, thousands of kilome- tres away from the mint-green figure in New York Harbour. Yet an image of his sculp- Chhattisgarh Rural Roads Development Agency ture made a surprise appear- VIKASH BHAVAN, CIVIL LINES, RAIPUR (C.G.) ance on the post office's Lady E-Procurement Tender Notice NIT No. 352 /CE/TECH./CGRRDA/2018 Dated 04/07/2018 Liberty "forever" stamp in 2010. Davidson filed a copyright The Superintending Engineer / Convener (Tender Cell), CGRRDA on infringement lawsuit against behalf of Governor of Chhattisgarh invites the percentage rate bids the post office in 2013, claim- on SOR of PWD Bridge enforced from 01.01.2015 with 10% Below ing it illegally used the image applicable for CGRRDA & Approach road PMGSY SOR 01.09.2014 of his piece, and a federal court amended till date in electronic tendering system for construction of agreed, awarding him dam- roads under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak LSB 2018-19 Batch-I Work ages after he established that in the district of Koriya for 01 number of LSB with Total Estimate Cost his piece was different enough Rs 250.32 Lacs as per B.O.Q. from the eligible contractors registered from the original to be pro- with unified registration system ( e-registration). Date of release of tected, the report said. Invitation for Bids through e-procurement: 06/07/2018 Made of plaster mud, Availability of Bid Documents and mode of submission: The bid acrylic-based coating and document is available online and should be submitted online in https:// foam, the replica is half the size eproc.cgstate.gov.in. The bidder would be required to register in the of the real Statue of Liberty and web-site which is free of cost. For submission of the bids, the bidder is sports more defined eyes and required to have a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) from one of lips. Davidson argued in court the authorized Certifying Authorities. The bidders are required to submit (a) original bid security in approved form and (b) original affidavit that his mother-in-law's face regarding correctness of information furnished with bid document as per inspired the Las Vegas sculp- provisions of Clause 4.4 B (a) (ii) of ITB with Superintending Engineer / ture's design. He said he made Convener, Tender Cell, CGRRDA, Vikash Bhawan, Civil Lines, Raipur the statue's appearance "a lit- C.G. on a date not later than three working days after the opening tle more modern, a little more of technical qualification part of the Bid, either by Speed/ Registered feminine" than the original's post, failing which the bids shall be declared non-responsive. "masculine" features. Last Date/ Time for receipt of bids through e-procurement as per time The post office had orig- schedule. For further details please log on to https://eproc.cgstate.gov. inally picked the photo by in. In future any related corrigendum would be seen in the notice searching Getty Images, section of the website. the stock-photo agency, Sd/- and believed it showed the Superintending Engineer Convener ( Tender Cell) real statue. After sizing and Chhattisgarh Rural Road Development Agency cropping the photo to fit on Civil Lines Raipur (C.G.) a stamp, the post office released samvad 87526/6 E-mail: [email protected] it to the public in December 2010. AGENCIES 11 New Delhi | Saturday, 7 July, 2018 world MILLENNIUM POST | mp Russia, China, Germany, France, Japan executes 1995 sarin UK talk to Iran to save N-deal

VIENNA: Top diplomats attack cult leader, 6 others from Iran and five world pow- ers sat down in Vienna on Fri- TOKYO: The leader of the Japa- leaning against a pole, his shirt name in the 1980s, when the day to hash out what steps are nese doomsday cult that carried open, bodily fluids leaking out." Aum cult was being developed. needed to preserve the nuclear out a deadly 1995 sarin attack Police were first alerted just Virtually blind, he was seen deal with Tehran following on the Tokyo subway was exe- after 8 am and panic soon set in, as a charismatic speaker who the withdrawal of the United cuted on Friday along with six with subway workers scream- cloaked himself in mysticism to States. of his followers, decades after ing at people to evacuate and draw recruits including doctors The meeting on Friday the shocking crime. passengers convulsing on car- and scientists to the doomsday between Iran, Germany, Brit- Shoko Asahara, the char- riage floors. cult he developed in the 1980s. ain, France, Russia and China ismatic virtually-blind leader The Japanese Self-Defense The Aum cult, now renamed will consider proposals for sal- of the Aum Shinrikyo sect, has Force was called in and Aleph, officially disowned Asa- vaging the 2015 deal, known as been on death row for more descended into the depths in hara in 2000, but it has never the Joint Comprehensive Plan than a decade over the attack, hazmat suits and gas masks to been banned and experts say of Action, which is meant to which shocked the world and assist the injured and deal with the former guru retained a prevent Tehran from develop- because he felt it wasn't strong panies withdrawing, but said prompted a massive crackdown the poison. strong influence. ing nuclear weapons. enough and didn't cover other they would advise firms that on the cult. Though concerns about the Despite the horror that per- Arriving in Vienna, Chi- issues of concern to the US and want to continue investing and "Seven Aum members were Aum Shinrikyo leader Shoko Asahara Aum had already been raised, sists over the Aum's subway nese Foreign Minister Wang its allies, such as Iran's mili- emphasize to Iran that leav- executed, they include Shoko the attack prompted a massive attack and other crimes, some Yi said preserving the deal tary influence in the Middle ing the deal "would have much Asahara," a justice ministry offi- in the sarin attack at Tokyo's Others keeled over, foam- crackdown on the cult's head- experts had warned against the was critical, and that the treaty East and a ballistic missile greater disadvantages." cial said. Roppongi station. ing at the mouth, with blood quarters and the arrest of Asa- execution of Asahara and his states would send a "united, program. "We want to make it clear to The hangings are the first "I've been in pain for years," streaming from their noses. hara and other group members. acolytes. determined and strong signal" Iran's economy is already Iran on Friday that it still has executions in connection with he said. The sarin had been released He was sentenced to death They fear his death may trig- that they were committed to it suffering from the sanctions economic benefits from this the nerve agent attack, which "It will be impossible to ever in liquid form on five subway after a lengthy prosecution dur- ger the naming of a new cult despite US President Donald that Washington re-imposed agreement," Maas told report- killed 13 people and injured forget the incident, but the exe- carriages at different points ing which he regularly deliv- leader, possibly his second son. Trump's decision in May to pull after walking away from the ers. "Above all we will try to thousands more. A further six cution brings a kind of closure." throughout the network. ered rambling and incoherent And the execution of Asa- out American support. nuclear agreement, and the US create the conditions for that." cult members remain on death The attack during the capi- The first sign of it was a monologues in English and hara's followers risks elevating "If this treaty can't be has threatened to punish com- Maas said he expected row. tal's notoriously crowded rush smell similar to paint thinner, Japanese. them to "martyrs" in the eyes upheld then this doesn't just panies from other nations that negotiations to continue after Some of those affected by hour paralysed the Japanese but soon commuters began The hangings on Friday are of remaining cult adherents, hurt the interests of Iran, it also continue doing business with on Friday's talks, which were the attack welcomed news of capital, turning it into a virtual cough uncontrollably, recalled the largest simultaneous execu- warned Taro Takimoto, a law- damages the peace in the Mid- Iran. convened at Iran's request. the executions. warzone. Sakae Ito, who was on the tion in Japan since 1911, when yer for relatives of cultists, in an dle East and the credibility of Heading in to the talks, Ger- "We are formulating an "When I heard the news, I Injured people began stag- crowded Hibiya line that day. 11 people were hanged for plot- interview with AFP earlier this the international world order," man Foreign Minister Heiko offer which, in our opinion, is reacted calmly... But I did feel gering out of the underground "Liquid was spread on the ting to assassinate the emperor. year. "We should have them talk Wang said. Maas conceded that the treaty also attractive for Iran," Maas the world had become slightly struggling for breath, with floor in the middle of the car- Born Chizuo Matsumoto in until they die a natural death so Trump said he was unilat- nations would not be able to said. "We want this agree- brighter," said Atsushi Sakahara, watering eyes as the attack riage, people were convulsing 1955 on the southwestern island that they help prevent a recur- erally pulling out of the deal compensate Iran entirely for ment to be maintained in the a film director who was injured unfolded. in their seats. One man was of Kyushu, Asahara changed his rence," he said. AGENCIES negotiated by his predecessor the loss of business from com- future." AGENCIES 37 dead, 18 missing in Thai tourist boat capsize British court gives bail to 28-year-old nurse

PHUKET (THAILAND): Thai overnight. rescuers pulled 37 bodies from Thai junta number two who murdered eight babies in hospital waters off the coast of the holi- Prawit Wongsuwon ordered day island of Phuket on Friday an investigation into why "the LONDON: A British nurse arrested on and 14 non-fatal collapses of babies after a tourist boat went down boat went to sea" despite a suspicion of murdering eight babies as between March 2015 and July 2016. in heavy seas with dozens of weather warning, while Thai part of an investigation into a hospital At the time of the arrest, Detective Chinese passengers on board. police said they would seek to neo-natal unit in northwest England has Inspector Paul Hughes said it was a "sig- Many of the dead were charge the captain and owner been released on bail, police said on Friday. nificant step forward". Police have been found drifting face down in with negligence. Lucy Letby, 28, was arrested on Tues- searching Letby's home in Chester since the water, still wearing life jack- The Phoenix was among day as part of a probe into the deaths of 17 her arrest. ets, several kilometres (miles) several boats that appeared babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Letby qualified as a children's nurse at from where the Phoenix sank to have ignored a warning in A spokesman said the nurse, whose the University of Chester in 2011. after being hit by five-metre (15- place since Wednesday not to identity has not been confirmed by police, The investigation began last year fol- foot) high waves in a storm on take tourists on day-trips to had been bailed pending further enquiries. lowing a review that found no "definitive Thursday evening. the islands that dot the seas off "We continue to recognise that this explanation" for an unexpected increase "The death toll on Friday is "The skies were clear when below the surface of the Anda- Phuket. investigation has a huge impact on all of Lucy Letby in the number of baby deaths at the unit. 37, with 18 still unaccounted we went out, we had no idea the man Sea, a few kilometres off Several other vessels hit the families, staff, and patients at the hos- The hospital, which looks after about for," said a Thai navy offi- weather could change so fast," the coast of Koh He, an islet trouble late on Thursday, but pital as well as members of the public. throughout the process by specially trained 400 babies every year, stopped providing cial late on Friday, requesting said Wu Jun, 28, from the hos- known for its coral formations all of their passengers were "Parents of all the babies continue to be officers," the spokesman said. care for babies born earlier than 32 weeks anonymity. pital bedside of his wife Long and popular with day-trip- rescued. kept fully updated and are being supported The investigation includes the deaths in July 2016. AGENCIES In a grisly development Hai Ning. pers from the tourist magnet Thailand is already in the earlier, divers reported seeing The pair, who were on their of Phuket. global spotlight for a dramatic "over 10 bodies" floating inside honeymoon, were on different A stream of full body rescue mission in the north the hull of the submerged boat, decks as the boat started to list, bags were brought to shore at of the country, after 12 boys according to Thai navy Rear but both managed to escape. Chalong pier in Phuket and and their football coach were Admiral Charoenphon Khum- "I grabbed onto a railing and taken to a nearby hospital for trapped in a cave complex. rasee, who said they would try pulled myself overboard," he identification. A Chinese consular official to retrieve them later on Friday. said, adding he feared women Helicopters continued to arrived at the operations cen- One survivor, a Chinese and children were among those scan the water on Friday after- tre in Phuket to monitor the woman, was rushed to hospi- who were trapped on the bot- noon in what appeared to be rescue effort. tal in Phuket, according to an tom deck as the boat went an increasingly forlorn hunt Chinese foreign minis- AFP reporter at the scene, after down. for survivors. try spokesman Lu Kang said she was found several kilome- A total of 56 passengers "I'm not really sure how a taskforce was on its way to tres from the boat having spent were reported missing as of many will survive," a grim-faced Thailand. the night in the water. Friday morning before the Noraphat Plodthong, the gov- "We hope that the Thai side Her condition was recovery effort began, with the ernor of Phuket, told reporters. can continue their best efforts unknown. Phoenix looking set to be one Some 48 people - passengers and... do their best to treat the The three-decker boat was of the worst boat disasters in and crew - were rescued from injured, comfort relatives and carrying 105 passengers, mostly recent Thai history. the Phoenix on Thursday before deal with other follow up mea- Chinese tourists, when it sank. The boat sank 40 metres the operation was suspended sures," he said. AGENCIES Pope raps anti- migrant policies’ ‘sterile hypocrisy’

VATICAN CITY: Pope Fran- ticular, have closed their cis thanked aid groups that ports to aid groups that res- rescue and care for migrants cue migrants in the Medi- on Friday and denounced the terranean, while the Trump "sterile hypocrisy" of those administration imposed a who turn a blind eye to the now-abandoned policy to sep- world's poor seeking security arate children from their par- and a dignified life. ents at the US-Mexico border. Francis celebrated a special Francis didn't refer to any Mass for migrants and those country by name in his hom- who care for them in St. Peter's ily, but he said the only "rea- Basilica, calling attention to sonable response" to the global their plight as Europe, the US migration phenomenon on and other countries increas- Friday is to show solidarity and ingly close their doors, ports mercy. AGENCIES and borders to them. The intimate service marked the fifth anniversary of Francis' landmark visit to Lampedusa, the Sicilian island that for years was the primary destination of migrants smuggled from Libya to Europe. During that trip, Francis' first outside Rome after his 2013 election, the new pope denounced the "globalisation of indifference" that the world showed migrants fleeing war, poverty and climate-induced natural disasters. In the years since, and especially in recent months, governments in Italy, the US, Hungary and elsewhere have adopted tough anti-migrant policies that fly in the face of Francis' oft-repeated call for governments to open their hearts and doors to those in need. Italy and Malta, in par- 12 business mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 7 July, 2018 Apple set to drop Intel for 5G India, Sri Lanka to form JV chips in 2020 iPhone models SAN FRANCISCO: Apple has reportedly conveyed a mes- to run Hambantota airport sage to Intel, saying it will not be using the chip-maker's 5G COLOMBO: India has agreed gers, 50,000 tonnes of cargo modems for 2020 iPhone mod- to form a joint venture with and 6,250 air traffic operations els, the media reported. Sri Lanka to operate the coun- per annum by 2028. As a result of the decision, try's loss-making Mattala Raj- The government in 2017 Intel seems to have halted devel- apaksa International Airport in invited investors to turn the air- opment on a modem inter- Hambantota, the Civil Aviation port into a profit-sharing joint nally known as "Sunny Peak", Minister has told Parliament. venture. However no proposals but the company is reportedly The $210 million facility, were received to operate, man- now focusing on improving its 241km south-east of Colombo, age and maintain it. product in an attempt to win is dubbed the "world's emptiest The seaport built in Ham- Apple back for the 2022 iPhone airport" due to a lack of flights. bantota, another Rajapaksa lineup, Digital Trends reported India would operate the air- pet project, has been leased to on Thursday. port as a Sri Lanka-India joint China to set off Chinese loans The news was originally venture, Parliament was told as equity. reported by Calcalist, an its dependence on chips from colours, Ming-Chi Kuo said in on Thursday. The Hambantota port was Israeli financial daily, which Qualcomm, with which it got a research note. The joint venture would see a major Chinese-assisted infra- reviewed internal company entangled in a log legal battle. "That's a potential five new India gain a major stake of the structure project in the home communications. Meanwhile, according to colours for the LCD model. It airport, he said. district of Rajapaksa, whose Earlier reports suggested a key analyst associated with is very possible that when Kuo Minister of Civil Aviation Kanaka Herath asked if the "Only India offered to help commercial loans. nearly a decade-long rule was that Apple was turning to Tai- Taiwanese business group KGI says ‘grey' and ‘white' he is refer- Nimal Siripala de Silva, speak- Mattala airport adjoining the us. Now we are in discussion The airport was officially ended by President Maithripala wanese mobile chipset maker Securities, the 6.5-inch iPhone ring to the Space Grey and Silver ing at the adjournment motion Hambantota seaport is to be with the Indians for the joint opened in March 2013. Sirisena in 2015. MediaTek for its communica- 2018 model is likely to be priced finishes as seen on the current moved by the Opposition, said: handed over to India to please venture," de Silva said. The only international The Rajapaksa-led Oppo- tions components and that the around $1,000 and will feature iPhone X," 9to5Mac reported "We need to revive this dying the super powers India and Mattala airport, named flight operating from there was sition has called the Hamban- Cupertino, California-head- dual SIM capabilities. late on Thursday. airport which caused a massive China. after former president Mahinda halted in May due to recurrent tota seaport deal a sell out of quartered tech giant was looking While this model would "We've mocked up the new loss of rupees 20 billion." De Silva denied the charge Rajapaksa, was one of the major losses and flight safety issues. national assets to China. to move away from using Intel come in black, white and a new finishes above by tinting an The final terms of the agree- and said that in 2016, the gov- infrastructure projects of Raj- The airport has the capac- Rajapaksa's administration processors altogether by 2020. gold colour variant, the entry- iPhone X, but note, the 6.1-inch ment, however, remains to be ernment had invited proposals apaksa's nearly a decade-long ity to handle one million pas- had been criticised heavily for Apple started using Intel level 6.1-inch LCD iPhone was LCD iPhone is not expected to worked out, the minister said. from interested international rule. The project was funded sengers a year and is expected high commercial borrowings components in modern likely to be launched in grey, have a dual-camera system," the Opposition legislator investors to run the airport. through high interest Chinese to handle five million passen- from China. PTI iPhones as it wanted to reduce white, blue, red and orange report added. IANS PNB invites bids ‘AIFs can’t turn current open-ended Rolls-Royce Bengal Chemicals targets to sell 3 NPA sells commercial `36 crore net profit by 2020 accounts to schemes into closed-ended ones’ marine unit recover `136 cr NEW DELHI: Alternative for £500 million KOLKATA: Bengal Chemicals investment funds cannot con- and Pharmaceuticals Ltd, the NEW DELHI: Punjab National vert their existing open-ended LONDON: British engine country's first pharma company, Bank (PNB) has put on sale schemes to closed-ended and maker Rolls-Royce announced is hopeful of clocking a net profit three non-performing assets to vice-versa, markets regulator on Friday it has agreed to sell its of Rs 36 crore by 2020, an over recover Rs 136 crore dues from Sebi said on Friday. troubled commercial marine three-fold rise from the bottom- the borrowers. The clarifications have business to Norwegian indus- line it posted in the last fiscal. “We intend to place these been given as part of an infor- trial group Kongsberg for 500 "We have doubled our profit accounts for sale to ARCs/ mal guidance sought by Singu- million pounds. for 2017-18 to Rs 10 crore on NBFCs/other banks/FIs on the lar India Opportunities Trust The deal, worth 661 million a turnover of Rs 78 crore. In terms and conditions stipulated (SIOT), which is managed by or 566 million euros, is part of the current fiscal, we are aim- in the bank’s policy, in line with Singular Capital India Advisors a massive overhaul led by chief ing at Rs 20 crore net profit on the regulatory guidelines,” PNB LLP, regarding certain aspects of executive Warren East, Rolls- a topline in excess of Rs 100 said in the invite for expression. AIF regulation. Royce said in a statement. crore," Managing Director P M The three non-performing SIOT is registered with The news comes three weeks Chandraiah said here on Fri- accounts (NPAs) or bad loans Securities and Exchange Board after the London-listed com- day, announcing the company's that have been put on sale are of India (Sebi) as a category-3 the existing open ended fund According to Sebi, AIFs pany launched plans to axe earnings. Gwalior Jhansi Expressways AIF. into close ended and vice-versa,” are allowed to launch multi- 4,600 mainly British manage- "By 2020, we are confident to reverse the same in 2020," the government's approval to with an outstanding of Rs 55 AIFs are funds established Sebi said in the interpretive let- ple schemes during their ten- ment roles by 2020 to further of Rs 36 crore net profit on rev- he said. allow the 2007 payscale, as the crore; SVS Buildcon Pvt Ltd Rs or incorporated in India for ter on Friday. ure. They can launch schemes slash costs. enues of Rs 150 crore," he said. In the first quarter ended company posted two years of 50 crore and Shiva Texfabs Ltd the purpose of pooling in cap- The open-ended schemes subject to filing of placement The commercial marine In the fiscal ended March, June, Bengal Chemicals posted profits. Currently, employees Rs 31.06 crore. ital from Indian and foreign offer units to the investors on of memorandum with Sebi at division employs about 3,600 Bengal Chemicals registered a profit of Rs 5.12 crore. are in the 1997 payscale. The process of e-bidding investors for investing as per a a continuous basis and do not least 30 days prior to launch of staff mainly in the Nordic a growth of over 123 per cent. Revenue from the pharma Chandraiah said if the gov- for the sale of these accounts pre-decided policy. The regula- have a fixed maturity period. such a scheme, as per the letter. region. Chandraiah said the com- segment is Rs 60 crore but the ernment accepts the 2007 pay- will happen on July 20 (rpt) 20, tor has divided AIFs into three This means that the investors The markets watchdog needs Rolls-Royce expects net pany has crossed the consolida- same has capacity for Rs 500 scale, it would be a sign of 2018, the bank said. categories. can buy units or sell units from to communicate its comment, if proceeds of 350 million to tion phase and it will now be in crore, Chandraiah said, add- "reversal of plans" for strate- All the public sector lend- AIF includes venture capi- the AIF at any time, thereby any, to the fund prior to launch 400 million pounds from the the growth phase. ing, the West Bengal govern- gic sale. ers (PSBs), who account for the tal funds, hedge funds, private making the corpus of the fund of the scheme and the appli- transaction, which will con- "The worst year for Bengal ment should place orders for The Niti Aayog had recom- highest amount of bad loans equity funds, commodity funds, variable. cant will have to incorporate clude early next year. East has Chemicals was 2013-14, when pharma products to help the mended strategic sale of the of the banking industry, have debt funds and infrastructure On the other hand, close- the same in the placement of overseen a drastic restructuring the company posted a net loss institution flourish. company, following mounting stepped up measures to recover funds. “There is no provision in ended funds are offered to inves- memorandum before launch- since his appointment as chief of Rs 36.55 crore. I am aiming He also said it has sought losses till 2015-16. PTI dues from bad assets. PTI the AIF regulations to convert tors for a limited period only. ing the scheme, it added. PTI executive in 2015. PTI Govt plans system soon to Kharif sowing continues to lag; rice acreage dips 15% RIL effect: Hathway, DEN, Siti shares’ slide by up to 11% ensure MSP for farmers NEW DELHI: Area sown to farmers could not undertake rice, the main kharif crop, has Acreage of Major Kharif Crops sowing operations, he said. NEW DELHI: Shares of broadcasting and cable remained lower by 15 per cent Also, farmers were waiting Total sown area TV operators continued to face selling pressure NEW DELHI: The govern- think-tank Niti Aayog in con- at 67.25 lakh hectare (ha) so far for the minimum support price ment will soon announce a new sultation with central and state in the 2018-19 season due to in lakh hectare for kharif crops to make the for the second straight session on Friday, tum- As on July 6 mechanism to ensure that farm- governments will put in place a uneven distribution of rainfall. choice of which crop to grow, bling up to 11.2 per cent after Reliance unveiled ers get the minimum support fool-proof mechanism to ensure Not only rice, farmers have 2017 388.89 he added. fiber broadband service in 1,100 cities. Hathway price (MSP) if market prices farmers get benefit of the MSP. sown coarse cereals, pulses, oil- 2018 333.76 As per the data, area sown Cable and Datacom plunged 11.17 per cent, DEN fall below the benchmark rate, Sources had earlier said seeds and cotton in less area as to pulses such as tur, urad and Minister of State for Agriculture the Centre may have to bear on today compared to the year- moong was lower at 33.60 lakh Networks 7.36 per cent and Siti Networks 5.01 per cent on BSE. These stocks tanked up to 15.4 Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said Rs 12,000-15,000 crore annu- ago period. 79.08 hectare so far, down by 19.36

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6.96 6.93 of Kharif (summer-sown) crops wheat being already procured west monsoon, which covered 33.60 cereals was lower by 13.45 per substantially and farmers com- by state-run FCI. the entire country on June 29, cent at 57.35 lakh hectare as and enterprises across 1,100 cities. PTI munity are now happy with this Senior officials of Niti Aayog two weeks earlier than the nor- Rice Pulses Coarse Oilseeds Jute & Cotton against 66.27 lakh hectare in decision. Asked when the gov- has recently made a presentation mal date. Cereals Sugarcane Mesta the said period. ernment will come up with a before the prime minister on the According to the latest sow- Source: Ministry of Agriculture KBK Infographics Even planting of oilseeds Waging trade war, will new mechanism to ensure MSP proposed procurement mecha- ing data released by the Agri- remained sluggish as area was to farmers, Shekhawat said "it nism and its financial implica- culture Ministry, rice acreage Uttar Pradesh (3.47 lakh ha), cern as sowing has not begun down by 13.42 per cent to 63.59 will be announced soon". tion. Niti Aayog has proposed lagged behind at 67.25 lakh Punjab (2.77 lakh ha), Madhya yet in many growing states," lakh hectare so far as against The minister was speaking that states should be given the hectare so far in the kharif Pradesh (1.60 lakh ha), Odisha Indian Council of Agricultural 73.45 lakh hectare in the same Trump use ‘Made in China’ on the sidelines of 'Agriculture option of three models — Mar- 2018-19 season as against (1.55 lakh ha), Haryana (1.03 Research (ICAR) Director Gen- period last year. Growth Summit 2018' organ- ket Assurance Scheme (MAS), 79.08 lakh hectare in the year lakh ha) and Manipur (1.03 eral Trilochan Mohapatra said. Soyabean acreage was ised by event management firm Price Deficiency Procurement ago period. lakh ha), among others. While rainfall is normal as down by 3.85 per cent to 51.64 flags for 2020 campaign? E3 Integrated. In his Budget Scheme (PDPS) and Private Less area of rice was "The lag in planting of a whole in the country, there lakh hectare when compared 2018 speech, Finance Minister Procurement and Stockists reported from the states of kharif crops so far is an interim was uneven rain distribution in with 53.70 lakh hectare in the WASHINGTON DC: Amidst Arun Jaitley had announced that Scheme. PTI Chhattisgarh (4.26 lakh ha), thing. There is no cause of con- some pockets because of which year-ago. PTI a trade war between the US and China, a Chinese company is manufacturing flags for Pres- ident Donald Trump's 2020 Weak phone sales halt Samsung’s sprint to record earnings re-election campaign, a media report said here. SEOUL: Samsung Electron- The on-year improvement "The shipment of chips will It was the second quarterly The factory, situated in east- ics Co on Friday said its sec- was mostly attributable to the continue to increase on sea- report announced by Sam- ern Zhejiang province, had also ond-quarter operating profit chip segment, reported Yon- sonal demands," said Lee Soon- sung since Lee's release from made flags for the election cam- advanced 5.19 per cent from hup, while the weak sales of the hak, researcher at Hanwha. prison in February after being paigns of Hillary Clinton and a year earlier, but it failed to Galaxy S9 probably weighed "As for the IT and Mobile embroiled in a political scan- Trump in 2016, the Wash- for months. The new levies took post record-breaking earnings down further growth. division, the next Galaxy Note dal which led to the impeach- ington-based National Public effect at midnight Eastern Time apparently due to weaker-than- Samsung was believed to 9 may be able to recoup slug- ment of former President Park Radio (NPR) reported. in the US, a Wall Street Journal expected smartphone sales. have sold less than 10 million gish sales of the Galaxy S9 to Geun-hye. We also make flags for report said on Friday. The preliminary figure for Galaxy S9 smartphones in the some extent." While staying relatively Trump for 2020. It seems like Dismissing any concern operating profit was $13.2 bil- second quarter, slightly down The South Korean tech giant low-key, Lee has been dis- he has another campaign going about the trade war between lion in the April-June quarter, from the previous quarter said it will host an "Unpacked" playing particular interest on in 2020. Isn't that right? the the two countries, Jiang said, missing the market consensus despite rising marking cost and gathering on August 9 in at in artificial-intelligence (AI) company owner Li Jiang said. We are not so worried because of about $13.7 billion. lower product price, reported New York's Barclays Centre, to technology and automotive Terming the manufacturing first of all, we have a big price It was up 5.2 per cent Xinhua. showcase the new Note model. industries. of flags for Trump's 2020 bid advantage over our competi- from a year earlier, but Sam- While Samsung has not mance was strong (over the mobile business. Considering such factors, Others claim that Lee as completely normal , he said, tors. And our clients are very sung ended its record-break- revealed detailed figures for the second quarter)," said Park For the third quarter, ana- Hanwha said it expects the may resume his full-fledged "That is trade. We buy stuff from smart. They would always go ing profit that had lasted for Galaxy S9 series, the combined Won-jae, researcher at Mirae lysts said Samsung will resume operating profit to reach 16.8 activities after meeting Presi- America, and America is buy- to the cheapest place. If China the past four quarters. From sales of the smartphones are Asset Daewoo Research, claim- posting record-breaking earn- trillion won for the July-Sep- dent Moon Jae-in next week, ing stuff from China. For exam- is cheap, they go to China. If the previous quarter, the profit estimated to have reach some ing that foreign-exchange con- ings on chips and see the recov- tember period. although it is still unknown ple, my car is from America. America is cheap, they go to was down 5.4 per cent, marking 28 million units, a figure hov- ditions were also advantageous ery of its smartphone sales. Industry watchers said the whether the two will actually He further said that all the America." the first quarterly fall in seven ering far below the Galaxy S8 for Samsung. Hanwha Investment and guidance report will compel meet. Moon is scheduled to flags being made have 'Made in He said even if his US busi- quarters. series' 37.5 million units in Samsung Electronics Securities Co said Samsung is Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, attend a ceremony on July 9, China' tags on them. ness disappears entirely, he will Revenue was $52 billion, 2017 and the Galaxy S7 series' posted an operating profit of expected to post record-break- who is effectively running marking the construction of The US and China slapped be fine. For US customers, it down 4.9 per cent from a year 48.5 million units in 2016. 8 trillion won for the semicon- ing earnings on robust chip the Samsung Group, which Samsung's production facility levies on $34 billion of each would mean either fewer or earlier. From the previous "Although the smartphone ductor business in the second sales, with the upcoming Gal- includes the key electron- in India, which is likely to be other's exports, the first tangi- more expensive flags at politi- quarter, it was also down 4.2 business did not meet expec- quarter of 2017, along with axy Note 9 also lending support ics affiliate, to look for future attended by Indian Prime Min- ble shots in a trade battle that cal rallies and at Fourth of July per cent. tations, the chip arm's perfor- 4 trillion won in the IT and to the recovery. growth engines. ister Narendra Modi. IANS both sides are bracing to fight parades, he added. PTI business 13 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 7 July, 2018 mp Thyssenkrupp accepts CEO June gold imports drop by a quarter as ` hits record low MUMBAI: India’s gold imports fell for a sixth month in June papers, backs Tata Steel JV to 44 tonnes as a drop in the rupee to record lows lifted local LONDON: The Supervi- prices to a near 21-month high, sory Board of German steel curtailing demand, provisional major Thyssenkrupp on Fri- Tatas steel output data from GFMS analysts at day accepted the resignation Thomson Reuters and bank of its CEO Heinrich Hiesinger dealers showed. in "mutual agreement" and reit- by 7.8%, sales by The 25 percent year-on- erated its backing for a merger year drop in purchases by the with Tata Steel. world’s No.2 consumer could Hiesinger made the shock 8% in June quarter weigh on global prices, which announcement about his exit fell to their lowest in seven as Chief Executive Officer of MUMBAI: Tata Steel on Fri- months last week. Lower gold the company yesterday. day reported 7.82 per cent rise imports could also help the It came just days after he in domestic production at 3.17 South Asian country cut its jumped ahead of the imple- Chennai. Gold is an essential joined Tata Steel Chairman N million tonne and 8 per cent trade deficit. mentation of a new national part of a bride’s dowry in India Chandrasekaran at a joint press increase in sales at 2.97 mt in “The rupee kept local prices sales tax from July 1, 2017. Pur- and also a popular gift from conference in Brussels to wel- CEO Heinrich Hiesinger the June quarter. elevated despite the correction chases were also curbed last family and guests at weddings. come a "new steel champion The production stood at 2.94 in global prices,” said the Mum- month by the arrival of Adhik The country’s imports in in Europe" following an agree- "He kept the company from 48,000 employees and sales mt and sales at 2.75 mt in the bai-based head of the gold trad- Maas, an extra month in the July could rise to 55 tonnes as ment on a joint venture with the its demise and changed it sus- worth 17 billion euros after all same period last year, and at in Q1 FY19, against 57 kt sales ing desk at a private bullion Hindu calendar that ended on the industry has started replen- Indian steel major. tainably. During his time, he cre- regulatory clearances. 3.07 mt and 3.03, respectively, in Q1 FY18, it said. importing bank. June 13 which is considered ishing inventory after making In a statement after a board ated the basis for Thyssenkrupp In the event of a stock mar- in the March quarter this year. Tata Steel Europe, how- The Indian rupee hit a inauspicious. People avoid bare minimum purchases in meeting on Friday, Chairman to exist as a strong industrial ket flotation of the business in "Q1 FY19 production is ever, reported marginal jump record low in the last week of weddings and buying gold or last few months, said a Mum- of the Supervisory Board of company in accordance with future, Thyssenkrupp would higher than Q4 FY18 mainly in production at 2.81 mt in the June and has lost nearly 8 per- property during that period. bai-based dealer with a bank. Thyssenkrupp Ulrich Lehner the principles of the founda- receive 55 per cent of the pro- due to better plant availability June quarter, against 2.79 mt cent so far in 2018. Local gold “In the first half of June India’s gold imports in the said the company remained tion," Lehner said, adding that ceeds and would get to dictate at Kalinganagar," the company in the year-ago period, due to prices have risen more than 5 retail purchases were weak due first half of 2018 fell 38 per- committed to the Indian joint his decision to step down at the timing of any flotation. said while announcing the pro- improved plant availability. percent so far this year. The to Adhik Mass,” said Daman cent from a year ago to 318.2 venture, which is set to create this point "deserves our high- However, according to visional production and sales Sales also increased from country imported 58.9 tonnes Prakash Rathod, a director at tonnes, data compiled by Europe's second-largest steel- est esteem and respect". reports, this deal did not sat- figures for the June quarter. 2.40 mt in Q1 FY18 to 2.43 mt of gold in June 2017 as demand MNC Bullion, a wholesaler in GFMS showed. AGENCIES maker after Lakshmi N Mittal's The company's Supervisory isfy all of the German firm's Automotive and special in Q1 FY19, while deliveries Arcelor Mittal. Board has asked the Board com- shareholders, some of whom products has achieved highest were marginally better in spite CORPORATE KALEIDOSCOPE "In this tough situation for prising Guido Kerkhoff, Oli- believed Thyssenkrupp had got ever quarterly sales of 557 kilo of the action under Section 232 Volvo Cars the company it is now initially ver Burkhard and Donatus the poor end of the deal. tonne (kt) in Q1 FY19 due to by the US which created some about staying on course... This Kaufmann to lead without a The merger has been widely stronger demand and new prod- uncertainty, the company said. posts record includes the realisation of the Chief Executive Officer for the welcomed by workers' unions uct approvals, a release said. Its South East Asia unit steel joint venture. For this we time being as the successor for in Britain as the best solution Branded products and retail reported production of 0.53 mt reached an important milestone Hiesinger will be appointed fol- to ensure the long-term future business has achieved highest in Q1 FY19, against 0.50 mt in half-yearly with the signing," said Lehner, in lowing a "structured process". of Tata Steel's UK operations. ever Q1 sales of 975 kt, register- the same period last year, while reference to the definitive agree- Hiesinger is seen as instru- The Indian companying a year-on-year growth of 12 the sales stood flat at 0.60 mt. sales in India ment signed with Tata last week. mental in achieving the 50-50 owns the UK's largest steel- per cent, compared with 873 kt The company attributed He also praised Hiesinger's JV agreement with Tata Steel, works in Port Talbot, South in Q1 FY18. Overall engineering lower production to planned NEW DELHI: Swedish auto leadership of the German steel which is set to create a mega Wales, employing thousands segments have also registered 70 annual shutdowns at Tata Steel maker Volvo Cars on Friday giant over the last seven years. steel company made up of of staff. PTI per cent growth with 97 kt sales Thailand. PTI reported 33 per cent increase in its half yearly sales in India at 1,242 units on robust perfor- UBI sees `3,000 cr recovery mance by XC60 SUV. AAI to set up world-class civil aviation The company had sold 933 Subir Chakraborty, Director (Meja Urja Nigam)/ Director, Project units in the January-June period Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidhyut Utpadhan nigam Limited visited the Meja Thermal Power Project and reviewed its progress. He urged the research centre at Hyderabad airport from NCLT resolutions of 2017. employees to continue working with Team Spirit, so as to achieve all The robust sales perfor- the milestones ahead of schedule mance of 1,242 units is spear- NEW DELHI: In what can be KOLKATA: United Bank of liquidity position was strong headed by the XC60 which termed as a “potential game- India is expecting to recover enough to meet any kind of lia- contributed 25 per cent of the changer in Indian Aviation”, around Rs 3,000 crore out of bility, as the CASA ratio was total volume, Volvo Cars India Airports Authority of India a total of Rs 5,951 crore, by high. In the first quarter of the said in a statement. (AAI) is setting up a world- way of resolutions through the current fiscal, UBI posted a net Besides, addition of S90 class Civil Aviation Research National Company Law Tribu- loss of Rs 220 crore, Bajaj said. to local assembly, aggressive Organization (CARO) aimed nal (NCLT), the public sector "We expect to be back in the network expansion and brand at finding indigenous solutions lender's MD and CEO Pawan black by the end of March 2019." engagement programmes led to meet the challenges posed by Bajaj said on Friday. Bajaj said the bank was shed- to the best-ever half yearly sales the growing air traffic and for Altogether 40 cases were ding bulk deposits and reducing performance for the company, enhancing safety, capacity and referred to the NCLT of which exposure to large corporates, it added. efficiency of aircraft operations Rs 580 crore had already been and instead, focusing on SMEs, "The recently launched in the country. recovered by the bank, Bajaj told retail and agriculture. XC40 is our first offering in the Suresh Prabhu, Union Min- shareholders at the annual gen- "As the bank is based in West entry level SUV segment and ister of Commerce & Indus- eral meeting here. Bengal and other eastern states, we expect the XC40 to build a tries and civil aviation laid the "Now, all the cases referred the reason for high level of NPAs new customer base for us and Sembcorp Energy India officials, led by Pavan Rao, Head-HSE, foundation stone for the futur- to the NCLT will be ready for was lack of industrial growth in drive sales," Volvo Cars India receiving the ‘Golden Peacock Award for Environment Management’ istic CARO on July 5, 2018 in civil aviation, AAI under the (R&D) horizon, this facil- resolution, as the stipulated time the region and lower credit off- Managing Director Charles from Nina Vaskunlahti, Ambassador of Finland to India at the the presence of prominent peo- leadership of Dr. Guruprasad ity, spread across a sprawling limit is going to be over and take," he said. Frump said. 20th Annual World Congress on Environment Changes and Climate ple from industry, academia, Mohapatra, has decided to set area of 27 acres will cater to reached the last stages of settle- Bajaj said that the CD ratio On Thursday, BMW had Change in New Delhi. MOEFCC Secretary(GoI) C K Mishra, Ministry of Steel(GoI) Secretary Aruna Sharma, and MSME Secretary(GoI) research institutions and senior up a world -class Civil Avia- ANS and Airport/Engineering ment," Bajaj said. of the region, including that of reported 13 per cent growth in Arun Kumar Panda were also present on the occasion AAI officials. tion Research Organization research. AAI has earmarked a As on March 31, 2018, the West Bengal, was also low. the sales of BMW and MINI Responding aggressively to (CARO) at Begumpet Air- whopping budget outlay of Rs. bank's gross non-performing UBI has submitted a capital brand of cars to 5,171 units dur- the growth challenges through port, Hyderabad. Widening 1200 Crores for a period of 12 asset stood at over 24 per cent, requirement plan to the Central ing the January-June period this technological advancements in its Research & Development years for R&D. MPOST he said, adding, the lender's government, he said. PTI year. PTI Janardan Choudhary is US job growth strong... but unemployment rate rises

WASHINGTON DC: US job part because of labor market NHPC Director (Tech) growth increased more than tightness. expected in June as manufac- Minutes of the Fed's June NEW DELHI: Janardan turers stepped up hiring, but 12-13 policy meeting published Choudhary has taken over as steady wage gains pointed to on Thursday offered an upbeat Director (Technical) of NHPC moderate inflation pressures assessment of the labor market. RITES bags the EPCC Gold Trophy for the best export performance Limited, India’s premier hydro- that should keep the Federal The US central bank increased for the year 2015-16 in Merchant Exporter category. The Trophy power company and a ‘Mini Reserve on a path of gradual interest rates last month for the was received by Mukesh Rathore, Director (Technical) and Virendra Ratna’ Category-I Enterprise interest rate increases. second time this year and has Singh, ED (Expotech) from Uttrakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat of the Government of India on Nonfarm payrolls rose by projected two more rate hikes July 5, 2018. 213,000 jobs last month, the by year end. Choudhary holds a degree Labor Department said on Fri- The dollar extended losses in Electrical Engineering from day. Data for April and May was against the euro and the yen Bihar Institute of Technology, to joining NHPC board, he revised to show 37,000 more after the employment report. Mercedes-Benz posts record Sindri (Jharkhand). held the position of Executive jobs created than previously Prices for US Treasuries rose. He started his profes- Director (O&M) and has been reported. The economy needs to US stock index futures were half-yearly sales in India sional career in NHPC Lim- instrumental in optimizing the create roughly 120,000 jobs per little changed. ited as Executive Trainee in operational performance of the month to keep up with growth tion rate, or the proportion of the annual increase in average With a record 6.7 million NEW DELHI: German car maker Mercedes-Benz December, 1984 from Tanak- Power Stations within the regu- in the working-age population. working-age Americans who hourly earnings at 2.7 per cent. unfilled jobs in April, econo- on Friday reported 12.4 per cent increase in its pur Project. latory framework. The unemployment rate have a job or are looking for The moderate wage growth mists are optimistic that wage Janardan Choudhary has He was associated in final- rose to 4.0 per cent from an one, rose to 62.9 per cent last should allay fears of a strong growth will accelerate later this half-yearly sales in India at 8,061 units strength- over 33 years of rich experi- ization of DPR for R&M (Life 18-year low of 3.8 per cent in month from 62.7 per cent in build-up in inflation pres- year. ening its leadership position. In the January- ence in implementation of Extension) of Baira Siul and June as more people entered May. It had declined for three sures. The Fed's preferred Economists polled by June period last year the company had sold hydro projects, encompass- Loktak Power Stations. He the labor force in a sign of con- straight months. inflation measure hit the cen- Reuters had forecast non- 7,171 units, Mercedes-Benz India said in a state- ing all areas of hydropower was involved in erection, test- fidence in the jobs market. That Average hourly earnings tral bank's 2 per cent target in farm payrolls increasing by development from inception ing & commissioning activi- was the first increase in the job- gained five cents, or 0.2 per May for the first time in six 195,000 jobs last month and the ment. The sales growth also marks the brand's to commissioning and opera- ties of Tanakpur, Rangit and less rate in 10 months. cent in June after increasing years. It is expected to hover unemployment rate steady at highest ever half-yearly volumes in India. PTI tion and maintenance. Prior Kurichhu projects. MPOST The labor force participa- 0.3 percent in May. That kept around its target for a while, in 3.8 per cent. AGENCIES

Government of West Bengal North Bengal Development Department US fires trade war tariff hikes... China retaliates Branch Secretariat Uttarkanya, Fulbari, Jalpaiguri ABRIDGED –-NIQ BEIJING: The United States of American goods including nese imports — and then $300 accusations of theft and say no NIQ ref. Name of work Last date & time hiked tariffs on Chinese soybeans, pork and electric billion more — if Beijing does foreign company is obligated No.. of application imports Friday and Beijing cars for higher duties. not yield to US demands and to share technology. But rules 20 of Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for 23/07/2018 up said it immediately retali- Companies worry the continues to retaliate. on auto manufacturing and 2018-19 proposed “Repair, Renovation and Beautification of to 14:00 Hours ated in a dispute between the spiraling dispute could chill That would bring the total other industries require com- Town Hall at Kalimpong in the District Kalimpong”. world’s two biggest economies global economic growth, but of targeted Chinese goods to panies to work through state- Sd/- Executive Engineer that President Donald Trump financial markets took Friday’s potentially $550 billion — owned partners, which forces North Bengal Development Department says he is prepared to escalate. developments in stride. more than the $506 billion in them to share know-how with Details can be seen in the Official Website www.wbnorthbengaldev.gov.in Washington increased tar- Japan’s main stock market goods that China shipped to potential competitors. iffs at 9.30 am IST on $34 bil- index, the Nikkei 225, gained the United States last year. “The United States has bla- lion worth of Chinese imports, 1.1 per cent while the Shang- The Trump administration tantly violated WTO rules,” a first step in what could hai Composite Index added contends China has deployed said Hu, the foreign ministry become an accelerating series 0.5 per cent. Hong Kong’s predatory tactics in a push spokesman. “Any unilateral of tariffs. Hang Seng rose 0.8 per cent. to overtake US technologi- pressure will be futile.” A Chinese foreign minis- Shares also gained in early cal dominance. These tac- Washington has strained try spokesman, Hu Chunhua, European trading. tics include cyber-theft and relations with potential allies said retaliatory measures “took On Thursday, Trump told requiring American compa- in its dispute with Beijing by effect immediately.” Hu gave reporters who flew with him to nies to hand over technology raising import duties on steel, no details, but Beijing earlier Montana for a campaign rally goods are set to take effect in could intensify: Trump said in exchange for access to Chi- aluminum and autos from said it would match the US that higher tariffs on an addi- two weeks. the US is ready to target an na’s market. Europe, Canada, Mexico and action by targeting $34 billion tional $16 billion in Chinese After that, the hostilities additional $200 billion in Chi- Chinese officials reject Japan. AGENCIES 14 sport mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 7 July, 2018

Danilo’s ankle injury rules Sweden stand in the way of England’s charge him out of REPINO: Enthused by an exciting young the pubs, wherever they are in the country.” most of the ball. squad and a potentially kind draw against With just a four-day turnaround to fac- But other than in a 6-1 thrashing of Pan- World Cup Sweden in Saturday’s quarter-final, England ing Sweden in Samara, though, England have ama in the group stages, England have strug- fans are starting to believe they can end a little time to replenish their energy. gled to create chances from open play, with 52-year wait to win the World Cup. And while some are already making plans seven of their nine goals so far coming from But the obdurate Scandinavians have for a potential semi-final against hosts Rus- set-pieces and penalties. a habit of upsetting the odds, particularly sia or Croatia, Stones warned of complacency “Normally the other teams have better against England, having lost just one of eight against Sweden. “I think if you say it’s an easy players on paper and we let them have the previous competitive meetings. game in a quarter-final of a World Cup then ball in the places we want them to have the Confidence in England is soaring after the you are pretty stupid to say that.” ball,” said Sweden captain Andreas Granqvist. team ended a long wait to win a World Cup “Sometimes they can throw you, these “If you look at the games we have played penalty shootout, squeezing past Colom- teams. They can go kind of under the radar, of course the opponent has more ball pos- bia in a tense and bad-tempered last-16 tie but there is no question they are a good session, but we have created more dangerous in Moscow. team. They wouldn’t be where they are if they chances. This is how we play... this is our way “We’d like to bring it home,” said England weren’t.” Sweden have arguably faced a much to have success.” defender John Stones on Thursday. tougher path to get to the last eight, elimi- Sweden’s solid defence has kept three “I’d love to win a World Cup, England nating the Netherlands and Italy in qualify- clean sheets in four games in Russia, but would love to win a World Cup. ing just to get to Russia and then emerging coach Janne Andersson will be forced into “It’s been a long time since we last won it. as winners of Group F as holders Germany at least one change at the back, with Celtic’s RAZIL international We want to make people proud back home.” crashed out. Mikael Lustig suspended. BDanilo has been ruled out England, World Cup winners in 1966, Shorn of star names since Zlatan Ibrahi- “Sweden are good on the counter-attack of the rest of the World Cup have already won over a public disaffected by Sweden have consistently made life tough for England in the past and there is no reason for them movic’s retirement from international foot- and we need to be aware of that,” warned with an ankle injury. an early exit in Brazil four years ago and an to change in Samara on Saturday ball, Sweden have thrived off a collective England wing-back Kieran Trippier. The Manchester City right- embarrassing defeat to Iceland at Euro 2016. team spirit. “We just need to move the ball back, who played 90 minutes Gareth Southgate’s men have been draw- tuning in for the shootout against Colombia. sands,” added the Manchester City player. Happy to sacrifice possession, defend quickly if they do sit off. We need to manage in his side’s opening game ing more viewers for their matches in Russia “It’s great to see the support back home. “I’m getting videos and pictures from my deep and wait for their opportunity on the the game well and make the pitch as wide as against Switzerland, sprained than May’s royal wedding, with 23.6 million Everyone’s getting behind us in their thou- friends back home watching the game, in counter-attack, they will let England have possible.” AGENCIES ligaments in his left ankle in training on Thursday. Danilo will not recover in NETTED FIFA invites time to feature for Brazil, who Penalty win a massive boost face Belgium in Friday’s quar- ter-final, again in Russia, but trapped in cave Thai he will remain with the squad as they aim to secure a sixth for England, says Stones schoolchildren to World Cup. A statement published on Brazil’s official website read: SAMARA: England defender through as the winners is so Henderson) I’m sure you’ve all World Cup final “Right-back Danilo suffered John Stones has said that the satisfying for us,” he said on seen. Scuffing the penalty spot. a ligament injury in his left win against Colombia has given Thursday, explaining the suc- A lot of off the ball stuff that BANGKOK: World football’s governing body ankle after sprains in training his team mates a massive confi- cess was down to hard work. I’m sure you have not heard FIFA has invited 12 schoolchildren and their this Thursday in Kazan. dence boost ahead of Saturday’s Colombia complained about. All the sort of things you coach who were trapped in partially flooded “Accompanied by the doc- FIFA World Cup quarter-final about the performance of ref- don’t really hear in a football Tham Khao Luang Cave in Thailand to the tor of the Brazilian national against Sweden at the Samara eree Mark Geiger during the match.” 2018 FIFA World Cup final that will be held team, Rodrigo Lasmar, the Arena here. game and some fans have even The defender believes Eng- in Moscow on July 15. player performed image tests Stones is the only Eng- begun an online petition for the land showed “massive char- “If, as we all hope, they are reunited with that confirmed the injury and land outfield player to have game to be replayed. acter to keep a cool head. We their families in the coming days and their he does not have sufficient time started every one of his side’s But Stones had little stuck to our plan and kept play- health allows them to travel, FIFA would be of recovery in the period of dis- games in Russia and gave huge time for the complaints of ing our way of football. delighted to invite them to attend the 2018 pute of the World Cup. value to their triumph and the the South Americans, saying “It’s a great sign for a World Cup final in Moscow as our guests,” “In conversation with the way it came about, ending Eng- they were “probably the dirti- team to have that sort of qual- FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a let- technical committee, Danilo land’s 22-year penalty shoot- est team I have ever come up ity, to have tunnel vision of ter that was sent to the Football Association requested and will remain with out jinx, reports Xinhua news against.” what we want out of the game of Thailand. the cast, having begun treat- agency. He reminded those pres- p l an .” FIFA noted that it has been following news ment with the medical depart- “It’s had a massive impact, ent how the Colombians Stones also discussed Eng- about the rescue operation since June 23, ment of the national team.” knowing that we did the work had reacted when Eng- land’s injury situation, telling reports Tass news agency. Danilo, 26, played 23 of for it in training and prepared land were awarded a penalty the press that “everyone” with On June 23, national park employees dis- 38 matches in Manchester ourselves for those situation... for a foul on Harry Kane by the exception of striker Jamie covered a motor bike, bicycles and sports City’s triumphant 2017/18 Pre- Once we had won, it kind of saying “they were surround- Vardy (who has a groin strain), equipment near an entrance to Tham Khao mier League campaign, com- sank in. ing the referee, even pushing was “out training” and adding Luang Cave. ing off the bench in 10 of those “We all know how difficult the referee. that Vardy didn’t train as a “pre- They contacted the local football club, games. AGENCIES penalty shoot-outs are, to come “The headbutt (on Jordan cautionary thing”. AGENCIES which confirmed to them that the discovered things belong to 12 schoolchildren aged from 11 to 16 and their 25-year-old coach. The cave in which they found them- By beating Russia, Croatia can selves stretches almost 10 km and has several entrances and exits, as well as large galleries in which the missing people could have hid- den from the rising waters. finally shake 20-year shadow Thai authorities launched a rescue opera- Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera is beaten by a shot from France’s Antoine tion for the people trapped in the cave. AGENCIES SOCHI: Twenty years ago, Croatia made We know our quality and we believe in Griezmann for his side’s second goal during the quarter-final match between Uruguay its World Cup debut with a result that hap- ourselves and we are on the right track at and France at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, in Nizhny pened only once previously in the tourna- the moment.” Novgorod on Friday AP/PTI ment’s history and has never been topped. The current group of Croatians has Finishing in third place the first time it become tired of hearing about what hap- participated in soccer’s biggest showcase pened in 1998. It’s not a matter of respect set a lofty standard. — there is great admiration for what the The Croatians’ memorable run to the ’98 team accomplished — but matching Vardy unlikely to face Sweden semifinals in 1998 remains a moment or exceeding what that team did has been of pride for the country. It also created a a burden in every major tournament for SAMARA: England striker Jamie Vardy kick to midfielder Eric Dier, reports Xin- shadow every successive Croatia team has the past 20 years. was unable to take part in his side’s train- hua news agency. been forced to deal with and has not come As Rakitic said recently, “At this point ing session on Friday morning and is The Leicester City forward has been close to matching. Until now. we need to forget about them, with all therefore unlikely to be available for their unable to train since Tuesday although Croatia can equal what that 1998 team respect to them.” Croatia’s third place fin- FIFA World Cup quarter-final against the fact he was able to participate in the did if it beats Russia on Saturday in the ish in its debut has been equaled only by Sweden in the Samara Arena on Satur- warm-up session with the rest of the quarterfinals and perhaps finally rid itself Or if they can’t get past the home team, Portugal in 1966 when the tournament fea- day evening. squad on Friday suggests he could be of that 20-year shadow. they will be the latest Croatia team to fall tured just 16 teams. The 1998 team finished Vardy suffered a slight groin injury available for the semi-finals if England The current squad of stars such as Luka short. second in its group, beat Romania in the after entering England’s last 16 tie against progress. Vardy’s absence is unlikely to Modric, Ivan Perisic, Mario Mandzukic “It has been talked a lot about the two round of 16 and knocked off Germany 3-0 Colombia as a late second half substitute affect the England starting 11 on Satur- and Ivan Rakitic will be held in the same teams and their similarities,” Perisic said. in the quarterfinals. Croatia lost to even- on Tuesday. He was unable to take the day, with Harry Kane, who has scored esteem as the stars of ‘98 such as Davor “They achieved a historic result in France. tual champion France in the semi-finals, penalty he was expected to take in their six goals in this World Cup, expected to Suker, Zvonimir Boban and Slaven Bilic Now we’ve come close and hopefully we but rebounded to beat the Netherlands and dramatic shootout win over the South lead the attack. And it could well give a with one more victory. can even do it a little bit better than them. finish third. AGENCIES American side, ceding the decisive final chance to Danny Welbeck. AGENCIES FIFA tells Putin world is ‘in love’ with Russia Spanish media says ‘ciao’ to MOSCOW: FIFA president least due to the home team’s Gianni Infantino told Presi- own unexpected success. “Rus- Ronaldo amid Juventus rumours dent Vladimir Putin on Friday sia has become a true football the world was “in love” with country. The virus of football World Cup hosts Russia and has entered into the bodies of MADRID: Spanish media said announce (the news) tomor- euros ( 1.17 billion) -- which praised him for overcoming each and every Russian citi- goodbye to superstar Cristiano row in its stadium,” said the would nix any potential trans- negative stereotypes. zen,” Infantino said. Hundreds Ronaldo on Friday after persis- paper, which had the headline fer -- “the player and his repre- Infantino spoke at a meeting of thousands of foreigners are tent reports that the five-time “Cristiano exit imminent”. sentatives say there is a signed with Putin and former world visiting, with many saying it Ballon d’Or winner will leave Ronaldo was applauded at document freeing him for 100 football stars including former has allowed them to discover a Spanish giants Real Madrid for Juventus Stadium by the club’s million”. England defender Rio Ferdi- different, softer side to Russia. Italian champions Juventus. fans last season after scoring Numerous media outlets nand and ex-Denmark goal- “Many stereotypes about “Ciao CR7” said the head- a spectacular overhead kick have reported since Wednes- keeper Peter Schmeichel. Russia have simply collapsed,” line of Barcelona newspaper in the Champions League day that Juventus offered the “We all fell in love with Rus- Putin told his guests, who also Mundo Deportivo. quarter-finals. galactico a four-year contract sia,” Infantino told a beaming included Lothar Matthaus of “Real accepts his departure, Spain’s Marca newspa- with 30 million euros per year. Putin at the televised meet- Germany and Marco van Bas- the key day will be today (Fri- per claimed that Ronaldo has The 33-year-old, whose ing in the Kremlin. “Everyone ten of the Netherlands. “People day) and Juve wants to wrap “already given his word to Portugal were knocked out of who has been here for a period have seen that Russia is a hospi- up the operation so it can (Andrea) Agnelli” the presi- the World Cup last 16 by Uru- of time now has discovered a table country which is friendly announce it,” the newspaper dent of Juventus. guay on Saturday, hinted after country that we didn’t know.” Russian President Vladimir Putin poses with world soccer legends, former German soccer player Lothar to visitors.” Infantino praised said. “His desire to play for Juve May’s Champions League vic- Despite high tensions with Matthaus (left), FIFA president Gianni Infantino (second left), former Mexican player Jorge Campos Putin’s government for busting Spanish sport newspaper is strong,” Marca said, caution- tory that he was considering the West, Putin has presided Navarrete (right), First vice-president of the Russian Football Union Nikita Simonyan (second right) and negative anti-Russian stereo- AS said that the player could ing that the Turin club had not leaving the Santiago Bernabeu. over a well-organised, good- former Danish soccer player Peter Schmeichel during a meeting in Moscow on Friday AP/PTI types. “All the fears that some be unveiled to Juve supporters yet received a firm offer from Real Madrid has won the La humoured tournament. were trying to put on us with in Turin as early as Saturday, Real Madrid. Liga twice and the Champions Human rights groups warn to gloss over his authoritar- place “during the worst human has created an unusual carni- regards to this World Cup, well with the date 7/7 symbolic for The paper also said that league four times since Ron- however that he is using the ian rule. Human Rights Watch rights crisis in Russia since the val atmosphere in tradition- not only they were not true but number 7 Ronaldo. while Real maintains Ronal- aldo moved there from Man- world’s biggest sporting event said the tournament is taking Soviet era.” But the World Cup ally conservative Russia — not it’s actually the opposite.” AGENCIES Juventus “hopes to do’s buy-out clause is 1 billion chester United in 2009. AGENCIES sport 15 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 7 July, 2018 mp Rani to lead Indian women’s Muguruza out of Wimbledon as seeds scatter hockey team in Asian Games NEW DELHI: Striker Rani will lead an LONDON: Serena Williams’s chances of win- “I have played the qualies and three matches round victim Wozniacki’s churlish prediction that 18-member women’s squad for the 18th ning an eighth Wimbledon and 24th Grand Slam this week which were all three sets,” said 29-year- she wouldn’t progress further in the tournament by Asian Games to begin from August 18 title were boosted on Friday when Madison Keys old Rodina, one of six mothers in the draw at the reaching the last 16. became the seventh top 10 seed to be eliminated. start of the tournament. Makarova, who made the quarter-finals four in Jakarta, Hockey India announced on Tenth seed Keys, who had made at least the “She hits the ball so hard. I am a little surprised years ago, beat a weary-looking Lucie Safarova of Friday. Goalkeeper Savita has been named quarter-finals of her last three majors, lost in that I won, I was a little bit lucky today.” Later Fri- the Czech Republic 4-6 6-1 6-4. the vice captain and she will be joined by the third round 7-5 5-7 6-4 to Russian qualifier day, eight-time champion Roger Federer takes on She next faces Italy’s Camila Giorgi who saved Rajani Etimarpu at the goalpost for the Evgeniya Rodina, ranked 120th in the world. German comeback specialist Jan-Lennard Struff. a match point to beat Katerina Siniakova of the prestigious event where India will vie for She joins defending champion Garbine Mugu- The world number 64 has had to fight back from Czech Republic 3-6 7-6 (8/6) 6-2. ruza, world number two Caroline Wozniacki, two- two sets to love down in his first two matches to Giorgi last made the fourth round six years ago. the gold to earn a direct qualification for time champion Petra Kvitova and US Open winner beat Leonardo Mayer and 39-year-old Ivo Karlovic. Five-time champion Venus Williams, 38, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. India’s defence Sloane Stephens in falling in the first week. Defending champion and top seed Federer, by making her 21st Wimbledon appearance, faces will feature the experienced Deep Grace Serena, seeded 25 this year after taking time contrast, has made the third round without break- fellow big server Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands. Ekka, Sunita Lakra, Deepika, Reena away from the tour to give birth to her daughter, ing sweat. The 36-year-old Swiss has won 26 con- Williams has dropped the opening set in both faces Kristina Mladenovic of France for a place in secutive sets at the All England Club. her matches so far and needed to save match points Khokhar and dragflicker Gurjit Kaur while the last 16 later on Friday. Federer beat Struff in the second round of the to beat Bertens in Miami this year. the team’s midfield will include Namita The 36-year-old American now cannot meet a Australian Open in January in straight sets. South Africa’s Kevin Anderson, seeded eight, Toppo, Lilima Minz, Monika, Udita, Nikki Alison Van Uytvanck celebrates after defeating top 32 player until the semi-finals after the scatter- German fourth seed Alexander Zverev made swept past Germany’s Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3 Garbine Muguruza in London AP/PTI Pradhan and Neha Goyal. The forward-line ing of the seeds this week. the third round, seeing off Taylor Fritz of the 7-5 7-5 on the back of 22 aces and 42 winners. will be led by the skipper Rani who has Keys lost nine games on the trot from 5-2 up in before Rodina sealed a maiden place in the last 16 United States 6-4 5-7 6-7 (0/7) 6-1 6-2 and faces Anderson has reached the last 16 for the fourth the first set to 0-4 down in the second. of a major. Keys fired 15 aces in the match but also Latvian qualifier Ernests Gulbis for a spot in the time and goes on to face either Sam Querrey of the over 200 international caps for India. AGENCIES She rallied to level the third-round match committed 48 unforced errors. last 16. Russia’s Ekaterina Makarova defied second United States or France’s Gael Monfils. AGENCIES Pacer Shardul replaces Bumrah for ODIs vs Eng CARDIFF: Rising paceman Shardul Thakur has been called in as replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming three-match One-day Interna- tional (ODI) series against England, a BCCI release stated on Friday. Bumrah injured his left thumb during the first Twenty20 International against Ireland and was sub- sequently ruled out of the second T20I against them and also the following three T20Is against England. “Bumrah underwent a surgery on Wednesday in Leeds before returning to India. The surgery was suc- cessful and he will commence rehabilitation under the supervision of the BCCI medical team,” the release said. Shardul is already in England as a part of India A and played in the recently concluded one-day tri- series involving England Lions and West Indies A. In the four matches he was a part of, he picked up eight wickets, two of which came in the final against the Lions. The 26-year-old has been a part of India’s setup in recent times, having made his international debut last year against Sri Lanka. His last ODI appearance was in South Africa where he returned his best figures of 4/52. He’s also been a constant feature in India’s recent T20I scheme of things, playing two of the three T20Is in South Africa before playing all games in the Nidahas Trophy in Sri Lanka. He, however, was over- looked for the Ireland T20Is and the ongoing T20I series against England. AGENCIES HEAD ATTIRE

A spectator sports a tennis themed hat at the Wimbledon in London on Friday AP/PTI Anirban Lahiri tied second after halfway stage in Round II

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rans actors Trace Lysette and Jamie Clayton have criti- cised the casting of Scarlett Johansson as a ‘transgender’ in newly-announced film, Rub & Tub. In the film, to be directed by Rupert Sanders, TJohansson will portray Jean Marie Gill, who succeeded in Pitts- burgh’s 1970s and 1980s massage parlour and prostitution busi- ness by assuming the identity of a man, Dante ‘Tex’ Gill. Lysette, who is best known for starring in Amazon’s ‘Trans- parent’, slammed the Hollywood’s double standards in casting transgender actors. “Oh word? So you can continue to play us but we We never even can’t play y’all? Hollywood is so f**ked. I wouldn’t be get to audition for as upset if I was getting in anything other than the same rooms as Jennifer Lawrence and Scarlett for cis roles of trans roles, but we know that’s not characters. That’s the the case. A mess,” she wrote. “And not only do you real issue. Cast actors play us and steal our nar- who are trans as non rative and our opportunity but you pat yourselves on the trans characters back with trophies and acco- lades for mimicking what we have lived... so twisted. I’m so done...” she added. Clayton, who starred in Netflix’s ‘Sense 8’, echoed Lysette’s views and said that trans actor should play trans characters. “Actors who are trans never even get to audition for anything other than roles of trans characters. That’s the real issue. We can’t even get in the room. Cast actors who are trans as non trans char- acters. I dare you,” she tweeted. Johansson’s representatives had responded to the criticism by alluding to the performances of Jeffrey Tambor, Jared Leto, and Felicity Huffman, who all have played trans characters despite being cisgender. PTI 83’ to release on April 10, 2020 ‘DIDN’T PRODUCE MUMBAI: Actor Ranveer Singh starrer 83’ is set to release in April After his remarkable performance in 10, 2020. Padmavat, Ranveer is all set to essay ‘Chumbak’ to MUMBAI: earnActor-producer money’ Akshay Kumar says A tweet from the official Twit- that he did not produce the forthcoming Marathi ter account of the film recently the role of star cricketer Kapil Dev in 83’ film Chumbak with the intention to earn money read: “Relive the historic glory – the exciting story of World Cup 1983 at box office. when 15 minions from India He was interacting with media at the film’s ruled over the mammoths of of the most incredible sporting Dev, the Indian cricket team trailer launch along with the film’s actors Swanand world cricket. Film releases on stories of our nations history, defeated West Indies in the Kirkire, Sahil Jadhav, Sangram Desai and director April 10, 2020.” the 1983 Cricket World Cup. final of the World Cup in Sandeep Modi recently. The Reliance Entertainment We have the honour of telling 1983. It tracks the coming- Asked what prompted him to associate his name movie is being directed by Kabir this story and mortalising this of-age of not just a cricketing with Chumbak, Akshay said: “I don’t want to earn Khan. on celluloid.” team, but of a young nation in money by producing this film. I do lot of films Ranveer 83’ follows the eyes of the world. IANS through which I earn money and this film is will be seen not one of them. This film will show you playing the right path. I have seen many films but role of of star crick- not every time, I want to associate eter Kapil Dev. myself with the film but this film Ranveer had earlier told: 83’ how, touched my heart.” is an “incredible underdog story. under newly- It’s an honour to be a part of one appointed captain Kapil The actor believes that the film is a must watch as it will send out a very good message

“The kind of message that this film gives, these are the things what I would like to teach my children.” On being asked about the message given in Chumbak, Akshay said: “I feel parents should take their children to watch this film. The film Chumbak is slated to release on July 27 in India. IANS

‘My Evangeline Lilly prayers almost quit acting are with after Real Steel LOS ANGELES: Actor Evangeline Lilly has said that she thought about Sonali’ quitting acting after the film Real Steel. The actor rose to prominence with TV show ‘Lost’ where she played the BHOPAL: Bollywood actor Responding to a query on role of Kate Austen across six seasons. Huma Qureshi, who has replaced the condition of women in She later starred in films such as Hugh cancer-stricken Sonali Bendre as the society, the actress said a Jackman’s Real Steel and The Hurt a judge in a TV show, today said movement should be started Locker. life, and two years later and I mean, she was praying for her speedy from every home to ensure Recalling her “unique journey” throughout those two years, I had no recovery. that women members get in Hollywood, Lilly said she felt contact with Hollywood at all,” the “I am saddened. My prayers are the respect they deserved. “uncomfortable” with stardom she actor told The Hollywood Reporter. with her. She will return shortly,” “I feel that we should received for ‘Lost’ and had planned “And I was so torn because I had Huma said. empower our mothers, to take a sabbatical after completing genuinely retired, I thought I was Huma said that she had daughters and wives at Real Steel. done, but I really wanted to do the grown up watching movies of home. If we start treat- “I did a film called ‘Real Steel’ with movie,” she added. Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in ing them in a fair man- Hugh Jackman and then I walked The actor said she had once again 1990s and (late) Sridevi and ner, I feel, it would bring away. I said, ‘I’m done, I’m never planned to take a sabbatical from act- Madhuri Dixit-Nene are her role a change. This is not a big doing this again.’ I had a baby, I was ing but she was offered Ant Man by models. task,” she added. PTI writing scripts, I had a quiet little the Marvel Studios. PTI