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! "$% !& 9 *$ Don’t bother about the alliance (for the Lok Sabha polls). The he ruling saffron alliance party ( Shiv Sena) that believes ! **: *;* Tpartners on Monday in Hindutva will come with us. indulged in posturing over a Otherwise it will go against us. n a desperate bid to woo the possible tie-up between them Jo ayega uske saath aur nahi Ipoor ahead of the Lok Sabha for the forthcoming Lok Sabha ayega uske bina (We will go elections, Congress president polls, with the Shiv Sena con- with those who come with us Rahul Gandhi on Monday tending that it was a “big and will go without them if promised minimum income brother” in Maharashtra and they don’t come with us). We guarantee for every poor per- the BJP retaliating that it was will not rest until the Modi son if the Congress is voted to not “helpless” to run after its Government is reinstalled in power in the upcoming polls long-term ally for a seat-shar- the country.” expected by April and May. ing arrangement for the LS Speaking at the concluding “We cannot build a new elections. ceremony of the BJP’s State India while millions of our From the statements executive meeting held at Jalna brothers and sisters suffer the emerging from the two long- in Marathwada region, scourge of poverty. If voted to term saffron allies, it became Fadnavis said, “We are keen on power in 2019, the Congress is ! " " # # quite clear that while the Shiv an alliance with the Shiv Sena. committed to a minimum $ % Sena was not averse to a tie-up We would like this alliance for income guarantee for every with the BJP provided it was the larger good of the country. poor person, to help eradicate BJP which ruled the State for 15 Minister Modi said he does not offered more number of seats All those who believe in poverty and hunger. This is our consecutive years was reduced to have money. They don’t have to contest in the seat-sharing Hindutva should come togeth- vision and our promise,” the just 15 seats. money for farmers’ loan waiv- arrangement, the BJP was keen er. We are trying to bring all the Congress president observed. He hit out at Prime er but they can waive loans of on inking the electoral alliance Hindutva forces together”. Rahul made these remarks Minister Narendra Modi and India’s 15 richest industrialists,” by not giving more than num- “We do not want power to at the ‘Kisaan Abhaar the BJP alleging that they had Rahul stated at the massive ber of seats that it had allotted go back to those who have loot- Sammelan’ held at Atal Nagar no money to waive loans of rally. “What the BJP could not to the ally in the 2014 polls. ed the country in the past. (Naya Raipur) to express grat- farmers but had no hesitation do in 15 years, we did in 24 It may be recalled that in That’s why we are working itude to Chhattisgarh’s people, when it came to waiving loans hours. There is no lack of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls which towards forging an alliance particularly farmers, for voting of industrialists. He accused money,” he said. the two saffron parties had con- with the Shiv Sena. But, no one the party to power in the State Modi and the ruling BJP of try- Criticising the Prime tested as an alliance, the BJP should assume that we are after a gap of a decade and half. ing to create two Indias — “one Minister, Rahul said, “He and Shiv Sena had contested 26 up with the BJP provided it is Asked to comment on the Maharashtra and at the Centre, helpless. If someone believe Amid clapping and loud of the Rafale scam, Anil (Modi) is taking money from and 22 seats respectively in the offered more number of seats intense speculation that the BJP we have been strong in our that way, it will be merely their cheering by farmers who Ambani, Nirav Modi, Vijay the Indian Air Force and State. The two parties had put to contest in the polls. had offered 50:50 seat-sharing stand since late Balasaheb’s assumption. Our is a party of assembled at the rally from Mallya, Mehul Choksi and the putting it in the pocket of an up a spectacular performance Talking to mediapersons formula to the Shiv Sena, Raut time. We are the big brother in Bharat Ratna Atal Behari across the State, Rahul said no other of the poor farmers”. industrialist.” He was referring in the polls by together winning after a meeting of party MPs at said, “This is a just a rumour Maharashtra and will continue Vajypayee and Prime Minister Government in the world had He said the new Congress to the controversial Rafale deal. 40 seats (BJP-22 and Sena-18 Thackerays’ Bandra residence and false news. We did not dis- to be so. And this big brother Narendra Modi. We are a party taken a step for ensuring a min- Government took a decision in The Congress president seats) out of total 48 seats. “Matoshri”, Shiv Sena cuss any proposal from the BJP will shake the throne in Delhi,” that came up from zero. We can imum income guarantee for 24 hours to waive farmers’ said the BJP tried to dilute the In an indirect pointer to a spokesperson Sanjay Raut at the MPs’ meeting with Raut said. never be helpless,” the Chief every poor person. loans in Chhattisgarh, some- Congress’ land acquisition bill climbdown from its earlier evaded a reply to a query if the Uddhavji. We have also not Indulging in tough talk Minister said. Rahul visited the State for thing the BJP could not do in which guaranteed four times stand of going it alone in Lok Sena was firm on going it received any such proposal. that also carried a message that From the statements of the first time after his party was 15 years. “Whenever we spoke the price of land to farmers Sabha polls, the Shiv Sena said alone in the Lok Sabha polls Shiv Sena has always prac- the BJP was keen on having a both Raut and Fadnavis, it is voted to power in the mineral- of loan waiver, the BJP said they compared to the market price it is the “big brother” in but said, “We have not received tised politics on the basis of its tie-up with the Sena for the Lok evident that they are indulging rich state in November Assembly don’t have money. In Madhya and also ensured that if indus- Maharashtra and will continue any proposal from the BJP. Nor conditions. Sabha polls, Maharshtra Chief in hard bargaining over seat- polls with a brute majority in a Pradesh, Shivraj Singh trialists did not start work in to remains so, thus indicating has any BJP leader met Uddhav “Even today, irrespective of Minister Devendra Fadnavis sharing, before getting to the 90-member State Assembly. The Chouhan said he does not five years, the land would be it would not be averse to a tie- Thackeray in this regard”. who is in power in said, “We are not helpless. negotiation table. Congress won 68 seats while the have money. In Delhi, Prime returned back to farmers. " #$ % & '(() ! 3 ;*:99 breaches the disciplinary line. ! 3 ;*:99 " "" * The coalition Government has ))+ + , mid strains in Congress- done lots of development work ormer Karnataka chief min- AJDS ties, Chief Minister in Bengaluru.” Fister Siddaramaiah landed ! HD Kumaraswamy on Monday The works sanctioned by in a controversy on Monday "! threatened to step down over the previous Siddaramaiah when he snatched the micro- #$% -.(+ & & adverse comments by a government were also being phone from a woman during a + Congress MLA, prompting the taken up, he said. wordy duel resulting in her "/ 0*" + 3<3:1$ coalition partner to swing into Noting that Somashekhar dupatta getting dislodged at an &1 &"" damage control mode. was chairperson of the event in Varuna in Mysuru. + 2" & ndicating that announce- Congress general secretary Bengaluru Development As he faced flak, the senior Iment of 2019 Lok Sabha KC Venugopal and incharge of Authority, he said, “His public Congress leader later said the + , polls may be held in the second party affairs in the state said the the State. statement is inappropriate. I incident was accidental, devoid week of March and the elec- party high commandhas full Reacting to the comments, condemn it and I will issue a of any mal-intent and that the & tions may be held in April and faith in Kumaraswamy and the Kumaraswamy said “Our show-cause notice to him.” woman was like his sister. !' May, the Election Commission State Government. Government has taken up pro- “If there are any short- The incident which ( ()% 3 has ordered Chief Secretaries, Irked over a Congress jects worth 1 lakh crore comings in our government, occurred during a public inter- 3 Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) last date of nomination papers. a police officer should not be MLA demanding that including suburban train, ele- they should discuss straight- action by Siddaramaiah was '( and Director General of Police The EC also ordered posted in his/her home cadre. Siddaramaiah be made the vated corridor and peripheral away with chief minister or caught on camera with the % # 45 of all States and Union immediate transfer of all offi- The EC has written to chief minister again during an ring road.” He was speaking to Deputy chief minister G video of it going viral. 62 Territories to complete transfer cials posted at one place for Chief Secretaries, Chief event on Sunday, reporters after dedicating a Parameshwara, who is in Union Minister Prakash &2 2 and posting of officers by over three years or deputed in Electoral Officers and Director Kumaraswamy said, “If my six-coach metro rail on ‘Green charge minister of Bengaluru... Javadekar said, “Rahul Gandhi 24 2 February 28 and submit com- their home districts in order to General of Police of all States way of functioning is not Line’ at the Mantri Square We cannot tolerate indisci- should tell what action will he & 8(( , pliance report by the first week conduct free and fair elec- and UTs regarding trans- acceptable, then I am ready to Metro Station. pline,” he said. Rao later tweet- take against Siddaramiah, who of March. tions. fer/posting of officers in the quit. I don’t want to continue A red-faced Karnataka ed that Somashekar expressed has insulted a woman. This * In a move to ensure trans- “If the officer concerned light of General Elections to also. I am not ready to stick to Congress president Dinesh regret and apologised to the incident shows how much +! + parency, the EC also made it has completed three years in the Lok Sabha, 2019 and State the chair.” Gundu Rao, who too was pre- Chief Minister for any anguish Congress respects women. ,)-% $ " % clear that all those deputed on the district during last four legislative assemblies of The CM said the Congress sent there, said such state- caused. However, Rao warned Only one woman and one fam- # 22 election related duty, will have years or would be completing Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal and the JDS have formed the ments by the Congress MLAs all Congress leaders to be care- ily matters to them.” + to give a declaration that s/he three years on or before May Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim. government to give good gov- were not acceptable. ful in their comments. While the BJP condemned 4 & is not a close relative of any of 31, 2019, s/he will be shifted “The Commission further ernance here and “we are doing “Today 8,000 crore worth He said Somashekar has the incident, Chairperson of # 2 the contesting candidates in the immediately. While calculating desires that no officer/official, a good job.” work is happening. I condemn made statements which cross- the National Commission for 2 current election or leading the period of three years, pro- against whom a criminal case Congress MLA ST such public statements and es the ‘Lakshmanrekha’ of Women Rekha Sharma said the +& , / political functionaries of the motion to a post within the is pending in any court of law, Somashekhar had claimed dur- will issue a showcause coalition politics which cannot panel would write to Karnataka # 2 4 # State and district. district shall be counted,” the be associated with/deployed on ing the event that development notice....,” Rao told reporters. be tolerated, especially when he police seeking appropriate 6 The declaration is to be EC said. election related duty,” the let- works had come to a grinding “Morning I saw ST is holding a responsible posi- action on the matter. &2 , submitted two days after the The EC also directed that ter added. halt here and in other parts of Somashekhar’s statement. It tion. 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3<3:1$ Cambodia, Thailand, Lao PDR, a cause of concern inside the China, which is facing flak for 2310.73 square kilometres. Myanmar, Bhutan, Indonesia, tiger reserves too. Little won- allowing breeding of captive Rajesh Gopal, Global Tiger espite several constraints Malaysia and Vietnam, which der, for the third straight year, tiger farms did not attend the Fund (GTF) head said tiger Dlike infrastructural devel- have initiated the Global Tiger the number of tiger deaths in meeting. recover is very fast if appro- opment issues, India is on its Recovery Program (GTRP) are India has crossed the 100-fig- National Tiger priate prey-base and protection way to double its tiger number either still struggling hard to up ure mark. Conservation Authority measures are initiated. He said in 2022 from 1,411 in 2010 as the numbers. Countries like Underscoring the need for (NTCA) Member Secretary champions are needed for resolved during the St Cambodia don’t even have a protection of the big cats, Anup Kumar Nayak talked revival of this iconic species Petersburg declaration in 2010. single tiger. Union Environment Minister about challenges and gaps in which is an indicator of vibrant India has around 70 per cent However, what is bothering Dr Harshvardhan at an event tiger conservation pointing out bio-diversity and helps in con- i.e. 2,226 of the world’s tiger the conservationists in India is here after releasing the report that at present, India has 50 serving ecosystem. population. The latest numbers that 22 per cent of the total — India Tiger Action Plan, said tiger reserves in 18 States which Sejal Worah from World will be known by May end this striped cats in India are roam- conservation of tigers is a duty account for about 2.21 per Wildlife Fund (WWF) said year when results of fourth ing outside the tiger reserves, which has to be meticulously cent of the country’s geo- tiger dispersing outside the cycle of the All India Tiger exposed to poachers and man- pursued and more innovative graphical area. reserves can be protected with Estimation, 2018 is likely to be animal conflicts among others. ways need to be devised so that Stressing on improved and the help of community. declared. In 2018, nearly half of the targets adopted can be bettered. contiguous habitats for the Deputy DG of Nepal Neighbouring Nepal, with total tiger deaths — 49 to be He was speaking at the two long-term survival of the Environment Ministry Gopal an estimated 235 wild tigers, precise — were outside tiger days conference starting species which has highest Prakash Bhattarai said his too seems to be progressing reserves in the States like Monday here to discuss the sta- degree of protection under country had 121 tigers in 2009 well to achieve its goal by the Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and tus of the Global Tiger India’s wildlife laws, Nayak which has now increased to 235 due target date as set by the 13 Uttar Pradesh due to urbani- Recovery Programme (GTRP), said five new tiger reserves have in 2018 because of various tiger range countries in Russia. sation and agricultural expan- initiated in St Petersburg, been notified which shall protection measures particu- However, most of the other sion. Russia with an aim to double increase inviolate area for larly with the help of army and countries like Bangladesh, Besides, poaching remains the number of tigers by 2022. focused tiger conservation by community support.
C M Y K () *) +,- +./, ! 3<3:1$ the process at an event in Naina Sahni by first chopping !P'!./!* 01 Varuna in Mysuru. her body and then burning it he Congress and the BJP on BJP condemned the inci- in a basement oven. Sharma is ! 3<3:1$ (6<,6(<(. course of investigations, have TMonday engaged in a war 9 6 6% + dent involving Siddaramaiah currently serving a .(($/( been provisionally attached,” of words over the issue of dig- 3 +&+ L$ 2& which was caught on camera life sentence. Condemning he Enforcement #9)$($<(.,<# according to the statement. nity of women. While Congress D2 OF&" &+ with the video of it going viral. Siddaramaiah for losing cool, TDirectorate (ED) has The agency said it has chief Rahul Gandhi demanded 2 G$ % The video showed a spat BJP State president BS attached assets worth nearly 8<*.,<,,: issued a provisional order resignation of Union Minister 2& " & ,M & between Siddaramaiah and Yeddyurappa said, The aggriev- 240 crore of a firm linked to ##$7<* under the Prevention of Money Anantkumar Hegde for his Jamalar, a former District ed woman is from Congress. TMC MP KD Singh in con- Laundering Act (PMLA) for controversial remarks about a Panchayat member, who said She is complaining that the nection with a money laun- 6<,6(<(.# attaching properties situated at Congress leader’s wife, HRD &; 2 9 * %& she was upset that his son MLA is not available. dering case relating to alleged !#9-)#$ various places like Chandigarh, Minister Prakash Javadekar 12 % " & # 2 O Yathindra “showed up” seven Siddaramaiah on his part Ponzi scam involving an Panchkula, Derabassi, SAS 1O& " 9 " % & <#*#$/#- sought explanation from Rahul 2 + % months after getting elected. hit back at BJP and stated that amount of over 1,900 crore. Nagar (Punjab), Shimla and for the misbehaviour with a Her accusation irked BJP is insulting the woman to The properties seized by 99,#. also bank accounts in HDFC woman by former Chief * + " 06/# 2 Siddaramaiah, who said his give the incident a political the ED included a resort in Bank against Alchemist Infra Minister K Siddaramaiah at a ; 5 % # 56 son keeps visiting the con- colour. “Everybody knows Kufri, a showroom in Investigations also revealed Realty Ltd. public meeting in Mysuru. 2 2 " & stituency, which she strongly how much regard BJP has for Chandigarh, properties in that the funds mobilised by The ED had last year sum- Siddaramaiah’s action + 22 contested. women. I don’t need anything Panchkula and Haryana, and Alchemist Infra Realty from moned the Rajya Sabha prompted the National &+ + = & && “Rahul Gandhi should tell to learn from them,” he tweet- bank accounts. various investors were never Member of Parliament, now Commission for Women to 1 4 % 0 % &2 + & what he will do with him ed. The woman tapped the The ED’s probe against utilised for the purpose for sidelined in the Trinamool write to Karnataka police seek- " " # 5 (Siddaramaiah). This is a crime, table to buttress her point, fur- Singh and his firm Ms which they were collected and Congress (TMC), as part of ing appropriate action on the 6 +&" 2 && the way he abused her,” said ther enraging Siddaramaiah Alchemist Infra Realty Limited the same were transferred to these investigations. matter. Hegde on Sunday had Javadekar. He alleged that who shouted at her and dates back to September 2016 the bank accounts of other The agencies have alleged reportedly said at a public himself as to who he is along be sacked,” Rahul said reacting Congress only respects women forcibly asked her to sit. when it filed a criminal case group companies which were that the company launched an event that any hand that touch- with his achievements? I only to the reported remarks. from one family, in an appar- As she beat the table the under the PMLA taking cog- mainly paper companies from illegal collective investment es a Hindu girl “should not know him as a guy who ran Amid the political insta- ent reference to the Gandhi second time, Siddaramaiah nisance of a charge sheet filed where they were systematical- scheme, also called a ponzi or exist”. Criticised by Congress behind a Muslim lady.” Rao is bility in the JD(S)-Congress family. “That’s how they see lost his cool and snatched the against the company, its direc- ly siphoned off by the accused chit fund scheme, and leader Dinesh Gundu Rao for married to a Muslim woman. coalition Government in women, they haven’t changed microphone with which the tors and others by market reg- and used to purchase proper- mobilised funds to the tune of his remarks, the Union Slamming, Hegde, Karnataka, former Chief since the tandoor case,” he dupatta got entangled. ulator SEBI. ties at various locations in the 1,916 crore from the public in Minister of State for Skill Congress chief said he is “unfit” Minister K Siddaramaiah land- added. “NCWIndia has taken Suo Investigation conducted country, the ED said in a the years preceding 2015. Development and to be a Union Minister and ed himself in a controversy Javadekar was referring to Motu cognisance. Will write by ED revealed that the statement. The firm allegedly Entrepreneurship tweeted, “I deserves to be sacked. “This when he engaged in a verbal the 1995 “tandoor” murder to Karnataka Police to take Proceeds of Crime generated “All such assets in Punjab, launched the scheme “without shall definitely answer this guy man is an embarrassment to duel with a woman and case in which former youth appropriate action,” NCW by Alchemist Infra Realty Ltd Haryana, Shimla and bank the approval” of the SEBI and @dineshgrao’s queries, before every Indian. He’s unfit to be a snatched the microphone from Congress leader Sushil Sharma chief Rekha Sharma said on was allegedly laundered accounts in HDFC Bank worth led to cheating of gullible which could he please reveal Union Minister and deserves to her, dislodging her dupatta in is accused of killing his wife twitter. through the web of companies. 239.39 identified during the investors. ) * +'Q+ ! 3<3:1$ +- . sserting that his AGovernment fast forward- 6(-#78#9,# “Gadkari was exposing how the ed pending defence projects for #+:/,# #$* Congress has damaged the years and ensured they mate- country and was citing exam- rialised on ground, Prime $-<.$ ples of how the country is Minister Narendra Modi said ! ! 3<3:1$ 6,)9#.,.,)$ progressing under the leader- here on Monday the $<(:.,6(,6)(/ ship of Prime Minister Government will take all “big nion Minister Nitin Narendra Modi...He delivers and tough” decisions to ensure " # UGadkari’s comments that 8)($,:-((: impactful speeches to expose national security. $% politicians failing to fulfil <()7,O/((#6P the Congress”. Making this point while dreams to people are beaten up The Nationalist Congress addressing the National Cadet by the public gave enough /(6/)9 Party (NCP) said Gadkari’s Corps (NCC) rally, he also % ammunition to the Congress words reflected the voices with- said India is a strong proponent #% & on Monday as it grabbed the something, aiming at some- in the BJP against the “failure” of peace but it will not hesitate opportunity to claim that the thing else) — to claim that of the prime minister. to take steps to ensure nation- ' BJP leader’s statement was Gadkari’s eyes were on the Gadkari’s recent remarks al security. # % # aimed at Prime Minister prime minister’s chair and his have often ignited political He also said corruption Narendra Modi. The BJP on its target was Modi. speculation with rival parties cannot be a part of “New India” $ "M part asserted that the former “I do not think this should interpreting those as a dig at the and those indulging in graft ! N BJP president was only expos- surprise anyone. If you see BJP leadership. In December will not be spared. % " ing the Opposition party. this statement in the context of last year, Gadkari had said at an The “New India”, he said, Speaking at a function in his (Gadkari’s) earlier remarks, event in Pune that leadership will give opportunities and $ Mumbai on Sunday, Gadkari in which he had said ‘we did should have the tendency to respect to “karmayogi” (the % & %"" %' said politicians who sold not expect to come to power, so own up defeats and failures. one who proves himself dreams to people but failed to we made the promises that The remarks had come through his work). fighter jet deal, Modi said, four-and-a-half years and that ruption, you played an impor- women crew of the Indian make them a reality got “beat- came to mind’.... So, if you see days after the saffron party’s “I want to assure you that “Projects pending since India is now among the select tant role in bringing in clean Navy circumnavigated the en up” by the public. He also these two statements in the dismal show in the Rajasthan, your family of birth, your eco- decades related fighter aircraft few countries which have and transparent system world, and now his asserted that he was a doer and proper context, it will be clear Madhya Pradesh and nomic situation...This will not and modernisation have mate- developed the nuclear triad. through Digital India. You Government has taken steps to delivered on his promises. who it was aimed at,” Tewari Chhattisgarh Assembly polls. determine your future. Your rialised on the ground. Missiles, The Prime Minister noted saved every programme from induct women in military Opposition parties claimed said at Press conference. As the comments created a skills, hardwork and self-con- tanks and helicopters are being that whatever the Government becoming just a Government police and take it to nearly 20 that his remarks were aimed at The ruling BJP, however, controversy, Gadkari had said fidence will give you results,” he made. “I want to assure the has been able to do, has been initiative,” he said. per cent of the corp. Modi, who was accused by dismissed such suggestions his statements were twisted said. The Prime Minister said nation and the youths that in actively supported by the Emphasising that there was Modi appreciated the hard them of making lofty promis- and said Gadkari, a former and alleged that “there was a his Government is trying to coming days all big and tough youth. no difference between girls work put in by the cadets, many es to come to power but failing party president, was targeting sinister campaign by some replace the VIP culture with decisions will be taken that are “You (the youth) took for- and boys, Modi said the of whom come from villages to realise them. the Congress and “exposing” opposition parties and a section EPI — “Every Person is necessary for the security of the ward the cleanliness move- Government has taken steps to and small towns. He said Congress spokesperson how the opposition party had of the media to twist” his com- Important”. country,” Modi said. ment through the Swachchh ensure that girls are connected many NCC cadets have gone Manish Tewari cited a Hindi damaged the country. ments and “draw politically At a time when he has been He said a lot of important Bharat movement, you backed to every possible opportunity. on to make the country proud. proverb — “kahin pe nigahein, HRD minister and BJP motivated inferences to facing attacks from the decisions have been taken for a tough decision like demon- He said women have donned In this context, he mentioned kahin pe nishana” (looking at leader Prakash Javadekar said, malign” him and his party. Opposition over the Rafale defence and security in the last etisation aimed at fighting cor- the role of fighter pilots, an all- famous athlete Hima Das. " ,' !*+,! ! - . + ! ! 3<3:1$ “No tennis for him if he evades,” said a bench compris- ! 3<3:1$ action against the Minister he Supreme Court on ing Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi #(9)6<()(.($/( either!” TMonday asked the and Justice Sanjiv Khanna. ! 3<3:1$ various new materials have ongress president Rahul ,#7<(..*#(. “It’s obvious that the tapes Enforcement Directorate to The plea has said that Karti surfaced after filing of the CGandhi on Monday alleged 6<6,<($)(<$.#7 are authentic & that Goa CM, specify by January 30 the dates is associated with tennis as a he 2G trial court headed by charge sheet, alleging that they that the “Goa audio tapes”, $<#7,9/#( Parrikar, is in possession of on which it wants to interrogate “former player, current admin- TJudge OP Saini on Monday, were not cooperating in the cited by the Congress to attack explosive Rafale secrets, that Karti Chidambaram, son of istrator and entrepreneur”. preponed the hearing the probe. the Centre on the Rafale issue, :((#7*!<<-<.($ give him power over the PM,” senior Congress leader P The bench asked Solicitor Aircel Maxis case and extend- Meanwhile Supreme Court were authentic and the State’s ($#(#<(8)(#$ Rahul said. A war of words had Chidambaram, in INX Media General Tushar Mehta, appear- ed the interim protection from on Monday asked the Chief Minister Manohar ))$,9:(#.<()#7, erupted between the Congress and Aircel Maxis cases. ing for the ED, to seek instruc- arrest given to former Finance Enforcement Directorate to Parrikar is in possession of (8)($())#7#. and the BJP over Parrikar’s pur- Karti has sought the court’s tions and give dates on which Minister P Chidambaram and specify by January 30 the date “explosive secrets” that give ported claim that he had a file nod to travel to France, Spain, the probe agency wanted to son Karti till February 18 in the on which it wants to interrogate him power over Prime Minister /($<,,:5!<<-<*,#. on the Rafale jet deal “lying in Germany and the United quiz Karti. Aircel-Maxis case. Earlier hear- on Karti. The apex court was Narendra Modi. 6<*$(<:($($, his bedroom”. Kingdom for the next few “We will ensure both. We ing was fixed on February 1. By Chidambaram’s petition for considering Karti’s petition to His sharp attack came days 9)6.$(.6(<( In the clip released by the months for international tennis will ensure that he appears extending the protection up to protection from arrest in INX go abroad to attend tennis after the Congress cited an (:6,8/<9(89. Congress, Rane was purport- tournaments organised by before you (ED) and he goes for February 18, Judge Saini noted Media bribery case last week matches related works. The audio tape in which Goa edly heard saying that during ‘Totus Tennis Ltd’. his tennis assignment,” it said. that that he will not be available for pronouncement of the bench comprising Chief Justice Minister Vishwajit Rane was a Goa cabinet meeting, Parrikar The apex court however The probe agency has on February 1 for which the order. Ranjan Gogoi and Justice purportedly heard telling an saying after the row erupted in stated he had an entire file and made it clear that if Karti opposed the plea of Karti seek- matter was earlier listed. CBI and ED, in their replies Sanjiv Khanna asked Solicitor unidentified person that the first week of January that all documents relating to the evades the probe agency then ing permission to travel abroad Many CBI and ED officials to the anticipatory bail pleas of General Tushar Mehta, appear- Parrikar has Rafale files, due to the tapes were “doctored”, the Rafale deal lying in his bed- it may not permit him to trav- and has said that he has been said they were not aware about Chidambarams, had recently ing for the ED, to seek instruc- which, he has managed to con- Congress chief tweeted: “30 room. Parrikar, on his part, had el for international tennis tour- evasive, non-cooperative and the pre-poning the hearing told the court that custodial tions and give the date on tinue in the chair. days since the Goa Audio Tapes termed the audio clip as a des- naments organised by the UK- caused delay in completing date. Meanwhile, Delhi High interrogation of both the which the probe agency want- Tagging a media report in on RAFALE were released. No perate attempt to fabricate based company. the investigations. Court has already reserved accused was required since ed to quiz Karti. which Rane was quoted as FIR or enquiry ordered. No facts. ! 3<3:1$ Kumaoni Geet, Jai Janam Chowk on January 29th every Army Military bands conduc- al pride when the Colours and Bhumi, Queen of Satpura, year marks the culmination of tor will be Subedar Parwinder Standards are paraded. The esi tunes will enthral the Marooni, Vijay, Soldier-My the four-day-long Republic Singh and the Navy and Air ceremony traces its origins to Dspectators this year at the Valentine, Bhupal, Vijay Bharat, Day celebrations. This year, 15 Force band conductors will be the early 1950s when Major “Beating the Retreat ceremony” Aakash Ganga, Gangotri, Military Bands, 15 Pipes and Master Chief Petty Officer Roberts of the Indian Army at Vijay Chowk, Rajpath here Namaste India, Samudrika, Jai Drums Bands from Regimental Vincent Johnson and Junior indigenously developed the on Tuesday. Out of 27 perfor- Bharat, Young India, Veerta Ki Centres and Battalions are par- Warrant Officer Ashok Kumar unique ceremony of display by mances by the three Services Misal, Amar Senani and ticipating in the ceremony. respectively. the massed bands. bands besides State police and Bhumiputra officials said here Besides one each of Indian The conductor of the State “Beating the Retreat” para-military, 19 tunes have on Monday. The eight western Navy and Indian Air Force Police and para-military bands marks a centuries old military been composed by Indian tunes will be Fanfare by band will also form part of the will be Inspector Ganesh Dutt tradition, when the troops musicians. President Ram Nath Buglers, Sound Barrier, event. Another band of the Pandey. Buglers will perform ceased fighting, sheathed their Kovind, Prime Minister Emblazoned, Twilight, Alert State Police and para-military under the leadership of arms and withdrew from the Narendra Modi and several (Post Horn Gallop), Space comprising Central Industrial Subedar Digar Singh and pipes battlefield and returned to the other leaders will witness the Flight, Drummers Call and Security Force, Central Reserve and drums bands will play camps at sunset at the sound- grand ceremony marking the Abide with me. The event will Police Force and Delhi Police under the instructions of ing of the Retreat. culmination of four-day long come to a close with the ever- will also take part. Subedar Major Dev Singh Colours and Standards are Republic Day celebrations. popular tune of Sare Jahan se The principal conductor of Thapa. cased and flags lowered. The The Indian tunes include Acha. “Beating the Retreat” ceremo- “Beating the Retreat” has ceremony creates nostalgia for Indian Star, Paharon ki Rani, The ceremony at the Vijay ny will be Vijay D’Cruz while ( # )$ "%' emerged as an event of nation- the times gone by. RAIPUR | TUESDAY | JANUARY 29, 2019 chhattisgarh 03 Farmers start receiving hiked paddy 15-member NDC MSP amount in their bank accounts delegation on visit to State STAFF REPORTER n RAIPUR the State other than its use by he State Government has start- Chhattisgarh’s Public Distribution STAFF REPORTER n Ted the process for distributing System (PDS) into Central Pool. ATAL NAGAR Rs 2500 per quintal of paddy to the The State Government took 15-member delegation of farmers as promised in the poll initiative to provide Rs 2500 MSP Asenior officers of National manifesto. per quintal of paddy and that was Defence College (NDC) arrived The farmers started receiving a key aspect of the Swaminathan in the city on Monday for a five- extra Rs 450 per quintal of paddy Committee report and day visit of Chhattisgarh to in their bank accounts as previ- Chhattisgarh had became the first study the State's socio-economic ously Rs 2050 per quintal of paddy state in the country to do so . framework . was paid to the farmers. The State government has The team during their visit The farmers have started procured more than 61.80 lakh will tour districts of Raipur, receiving the amount in their bank tonnes of paddy on Minimum Bastar, Kanker, Dantewada and accounts, officials informed. Support Price from 12.63 lakh Bilaspur. the Mantralaya . Rural development, Kartikeya Notably, the Chhattisgarh unit farmers this year, officials The team will also study The Chief Secretary briefed Goel provided details on the of the Congress party had previ- informed. development related activities , the team on the geographical developmental works underway ously demanded from the Centre Paddy procurement would be skill development among other status of the state, on mineral in the State, potential of further to declare paddy’s Minimum continued till January 31 this year initiatives of the State govern- and forest resources, culture and development, challenges, and Support Price (MSP) at Rs 2500 and is being done from 1,333 pri- ment. society, administrative structure innovations being undertaken per quintal . mary agricultural co-operative On the first day of the visit, and population along with pro- by State government, its his apart from a demand to societies' 1195 procurement cen- the delegation members met viding other basic information. achievements and also answered take excess stock of paddy from ters. Chief Secretary Sunil Kujur at Director, Panchayat and their queries. How much C’garh Cabinet nod to ‘min wages’, asks Kaushik shut 50 Govt liquor outlets RAIPUR: AICC President Rahul Gandhi should have clarified how much is minimum wages under the guarantee and what would be its format, commented State BJP President Dharamlal Kaushik on Monday. He was reacting to the announce- ment of AICC President Rahul Gandhi made STAFF REPORTER n It was also decided to Moreover, for the domi- during a ATAL NAGAR withdraw cases relating to ciles of Chhattisgarh, the max- ‘thanks giv- purely political agitations for imum age limit for local resi- ing’ rally in he Chhattisgarh Cabinet which a Sub Committee head- dents for government recruit- Atal Nagar. Thas approved a proposal to ed by the Home Minister had ment is 35 years which has Kaushik shut down a total of 50 been formed. been further extended by five in a state- Government liquor retail out- The Cabinet also years. ment said lets in the State. approved a proposal to pro- For other special cate- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel welcomed AICC President Rahul Gandhi on his that four-and-a-half years of BJP government The Cabinet also vide age relaxation for direct gories of candidates, upper approved a proposal to raise Government recruitment by age limit for recruitment will arrival at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur on Monday. at the Centre has worked as per aspirations of people. Excise duty on liquor. five years. remain at 45 years. Singhdeo leaves for JCC (J) plans Shut-down of OPDs Thailand to study encircling of C’garh in pvt hosps & nursing homes tomorrow free healthcare model Assly on Feb 18 STAFF REPORTER n RAIPUR Protest for s a mark of protest for inci- dents of violence against doc- STAFF REPORTER n ated with medical field. n A RAIPUR STAFF REPORTER RAIPUR tors in Korba and Bhilai regions, incidents of Notably, Thailand had implement- ealth Minister T.S. Singhdeo pro- ed free healthcare system for its citizens anata Congress Chhattisgarh (JCC) (J) the Indian Medical Association Hceeded on a tour and is running the Jleaders and workers have decided to encir- (IMA), Chhattisgarh Chapter has violence of Thailand to study scheme successfully. cle Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly on declared a shut-down of Out its universal health Notably, the February 18 to press their demand of com- Patients Departments (OPDs) in model on Monday. Congress party mani- plete farm loan waiver and total prohibition all the private hospitals and nurs- against He was accom- festo had promised to in the State. ing homes of the State on panied by Secretary, implement free A decision regarding the same was taken Wednesday. doctors in Health, Niharika healthcare services at a review meeting of the party held here at Chairman, Hospital Board of Barik Singh and for citizens. Sagaun Bungalow on Monday. IMA, Dr Rakesh Gupta informed Director, Health, R. The Health The meeting chaired by party Supremo that the local chapters have been Korba and Prasanna. Minister had already Ajit Jogi was also attended by MLAs of the asked to hand over memorandums The three-mem- started working on party Dharamjeet Singh, Devvrat Singh , to their respective MLAs and a del- Bhilai regions ber team from drawing up a frame- Renu Jogi and Pramod Sharma. egation lead by Chairman of Chhattisgarh would work of the scheme Party sources informed that the meeting Action Committee dry Mahesh study free healthcare and the Thailand tour decided to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha Sinha will meet the Chief Minister nursing homes would remain system of Thailand. is a part of the project polls and also the urban body and three- encircle the State Assembly on February 18 and the Health Minister to hand closed between 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on They will also to launch a Universal tiered Panchayati Raj elections. to mount pressure on the State government over the memorandum and plea to Wednesday and emergency servic- have deliberations Health scheme in the It was decided in the meeting that the to declare complete farm loan waiver and intervene into the matter. es would be continued uninter- with persons associ- State. frontal organization of the outfit would total prohibition in the State, sources said. The OPDs in hospitals and rupted, Gupta informed. ‘Need to strengthen pre-school education’ Govt prepares to
STAFF REPORTER n RAIPUR district-level officers should regularly monitor the progress and implemen- combat tobacco abuse he State government is taking tation of schemes. They can use Teradication of malnutrition as mobile and video-conferencing STAFF REPORTER n ATAL NAGAR 53.2 per cent while in GATS-2 it has been utmost priority, Women and Child modes also for it,” she said. reduced to 39.1 percent.” Welfare Department Commissioner The Commissioner remarked : " day-long State-level Advocacy Workshop National Institute of Mental Health and and Secretary Dr M Geetha said on It is for the first time adolescent girls’ Awas held at Indiravati Bhawan here on Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru Monday. weight and health check-up will be Monday to seek suggestions from all the expert Dr Prabhat and other experts spoke on “There is a need to remain alert conducted in weighing festival. The departments for bringing down consumption the issue. and carry out regular monitoring so Department officials should guaran- of tobacco and related products in Public Relations and Social Welfare that along with ensuring proper Chhattisgarh. nutrition in children, the pre-school tee all arrangements for it. As per the Department officers would ensure publicity manifesto , Anganbadi centres will be Commissioner (Health), R Prasanna and awareness on side effects of tobacco use, education can also be strengthened,” remarked, “Suggestions from all the depart- she said while chairing the two-day converted into ‘nurseries’ for which it was decided in the Workshop, women and girls should be brought ments were sought through Advocacy State-level review meeting of Women Workshop to prevent tobacco abuse.” Police and Transport Department would and Child Development Department under community participation.” Prasanna said, “Information was provid- take action against violation of COTPA 2003 at New Circuit House here. “There is need for better coordi- ed to all the departments of the State govern- provisions. Anganbadi, School and higher Dr Geetha said that in the nation and implementation of ment and expectations raised on implementa- education departments will make arrange- upcoming weighing festival, officials schemes at the district level,” Dr tion of The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco ments to declare the institutions as ‘Smoke must ensure to use electronic weigh- Geetha said. During review of Products Act, 2003 (COTPA) provisions.” Free Zones’ and ban sale of tobacco products ing machines for which all necessary Anganbadi centres, she said, “Ensure Within State, as per Global Adult Tobacco within 100 metres of periphery. preparations should be done in the that all the centres open on time and Survey (GATS) 1, there has been 2 to 14.1 per Health Department will hold workshops State. Anganbadi workers should undergo cent reduction in use of tobacco and tobacco and strengthen the programme by better “Department’s Directorate and regular training.” products. As per survey in GATS 1, it was coordination among departments. () *) +,- +./, 2
! * #1$ centres.” Court.” results were declared on candidates and other anomalies side, he said, “The However, around more As per JPSC examination February 2017. constituted a committee head- Government’s inability to solve he Mains examination of than 100 students staged a schedule the Mains examina- The commission declared ed by state revenue and land JPSC issue reflects its failure. TJharkhand Public Service peaceful protest march outside tion will be held from January the results of 5,400 candidates, reforms Minister Amar Bauri. The Government has become Commission commenced the JPSC office at Circular 28 to February 1. The Mains however, months later it revised On August last year the JPSC arrogant as it has majority in today amidst large scale deploy- road. paper consist of 1050 marks the results declaring 6100 can- again issued fresh results house.” Congress MLA from ment of security personnel The students staging the with 100 marks compulsory didates as successful. As per declaring 34,634 candidates Lohardaga Sukhdeo Bhagat outside the 57 examination protest demanded the (Hindi/English), 150 marks earlier examination calendar, eligible for the Mains exami- too raised the issue in the centres in State. Government to remove anom- papers on regional languages, the mains test was to be held on nation. house, he said, “Out of 55 per- The first day of examina- alies in the test. Chandan and four papers each consist- January 29, 2018, however, However, the JPSC issue sons who are in the scrutiny tion passed off peacefully with- Kumar, one of the protesting ing of 200 marks on subjects. some candidates approached again rocks the assembly with process of PT examination out any major incident. Ranchi students said, The JPSC in 2015 issued the High Court with a plea that opposition stalling the assem- papers, 18 persons are appear- DDC, Divyanshu Jha said, “The Government should the advertisement of 326 no reservation roaster was fol- bly proceedings. ing in the Mains examination. “The examination commenced cancel the Mains examination administrative posts. The PT / " lowed. Leaders of opposition, This shows the gross negligence peacefully there was no dis- is larger interest of students as examination was held on 0/ "1 The State Government to Hemant Soren raised the issue of the government in conduct- turbance from any examination the issue is subjudice in High December 2016, while the 2 look into the grievances of both inside the house and out- ing the examination.” #/ +%'9 5!44KK78 !3*!4 45 ! 6 6 ; 6 % $ +&" 2 O7 P 6$ "&2, : 6+ %2 ! * #1$ the screening session round. planned on the inaugural day with the ;22 Covering the views of youths ! ! * #1$ students of mass communication and "& 6$ & O ! * #1$ opics ranging from national secu- falling in the age group 18 to 25 years regional film makers. Meanwhile, on the + ,1 Trity to climate change to Khelo on developmental issues, Government he stage is all set for the upcoming second day, the focus will be on talk & tate BJP Spokesperson Pratul Bharat, covering almost all domains, schemes and policies, the district level TJharkhand International Film show and speech about ‘Gandhi’ at Tana ++ & 6$ SShahdeo said on Monday the youngsters presented their opinions round was held in the presence of Festival Awards (JIFFA) – 2019. After Bhagat Indoor Stadium. The media stu- % " %2 that the Opposition parties’ at the district level ‘Youth Parliament Minister, Urban Development, receiving applause at the International dents will interact with the film mak- 2& + " % 2&, Grand Alliance is a live example – 2019’ event. The programme organ- Housing and Planning – CP Singh arena for the first edition of JIFFA- 2018, ers and discuss about the adaptation of - 2&" 6$ &26 ; of nepotism. He said that ised here on Monday saw the partici- along with other academicians and the organisers are back with the grand Gandhian principles in films, tele-films % 6 5& 6 6& Priyanka Gandhi’s entry into pol- pation of more than 70 students who experts. event to showcase the potential of and documentaries. Besides, another 5& 2 + , itics marks the entry of 11th per- qualified in the screening session “Out of 100 selected youths, over Jharkhand on the entertainment front. talk show on low budget film making son from Gandhi-Nehru family round. 70 youngsters participated in the pro- Getting bigger and better with every and tips of financial benefits will be ! + in politics. The Rashtriya Janata The annual event sponsored by gramme. From Ranchi district top five passing year, the event will see the par- shared with the students and people .( +&" " 2 I & 3#- Party has become Lalu Yadav Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, candidates have been selected to par- ticipation of several national and inter- associated with entertainment industry. 6 &," & & &2 and Family Limited rather than GoI and supported by National Service ticipate in the State level event. national artists, catching the attention Also, free screening of motivation- 2"# * & " * , a political party, he added. Scheme (NSS) and Nehru Yuva Kendra The State level event will be organ- of all yet again. al children films provided by Directorate % ; & # # Shahdeo further said that Sanghathan was organised on the ised in mid-Feburary, ensuring the JP Dutta, Salil Ankola, Arbaaz of Film Festivals for 5000 government/ 6 5& 4 3#- + 2 Jharkhand Mukti Morcha looks premises of St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi. presence of students from each district,” Khan, Rohit Roy, Ratan Rajput, Jimi private school students will be organised 2 ,# + % " & more like a partnership firm than In an innovative approach to fos- said State NSS officer, Brijesh Kumar. Shergil, Raghu Ram among many oth- on second day. The day will conclude + 2 a political party. “In West Bengal ter the comprehensive perceptive of Notably, the annual event is organ- ers have given their consent to partici- with the celebrity cricket league match. %2 I , Mamta Banerjee has presented subjects influencing the country’s over- ised to encourage the youths to engage pate in the second edition of JIFFA – Key events of the concluding day her nephew as her political heir. all development among the youths, the with public issues giving voice to 2019. The three-day event will be held includes, JIFFA-19 award ceremony, talk +! The Samajwadi party has not competition is held annually across the common man, form their opinions and at Mega Sports Complex – Khelgaon show on ‘Development of film industry 9 2 6 & 3 6 & evolved from Mulayam Singh nation. As per the NSS data, around express it in an expressive manner. from February 1. Besides the screening in Jharkhand to boost State’s repute on ;& / + 2 " 0 & 'B Yadav’s family,” he added. 2,500 students had registered them- of movies, a series of events will be also international arena’ and special screen- ') 6 6 &, =5;&+ 63<-+ selves to showcase their skills during be hosted by the team JIFFA - 2019. ing of Rajasthani feature film – ‘Mati = ;&+ &2& +,* -+ 4 According to the organisers 12 Hello Padey Rey’. + 2& ,* 'A & &2)( regional films alongwith 15 features A high-octane performance of 2+ + + 2 5 2+&* films will be screened during the three- Megha Sriram Dalton, Salem group, # % +& " 2 , & day programme. “Special attention will Reuma Mantzur – CulturalAttache at & + + &2 +, be on children films and feature films Israel Embassy including other foreign based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi. delegates will mesmerise the audi- ! As many as 40 short documentaries will ences on the finale. 46 $#J $ # be also shown during the event,” said a JIFFA being organised since 2018 # # 2# &2 "& A,* ) communiqué. to promote regional films, local artists $ + + ,$#J As per the programme schedule, at a global platform has partnered with + + 6 * 4+ I legendary film makers, renowned actors, National Skill Development & & 2 + + television artists, delegates from Israel Corporation (NSDC), The Film televi- + ,$ "0 % 5 & will arrive in the Capital City on sion Producers Guild of India Ltd., 1 " , January 31. Israel is the focus country Indian Latin American Chamber of of JIFFA – 2019. Delegates from Japan, Commerce (ILACC) and Directorate of !+! + P + Russia, Costa-Rica, Qatar will also par- Films Festivals. 6 + 6 2 : ticipate in the programme. “The event will be inaugurated by 6 :0 % ## ; 255 %& The event will begin with the Chief Minister Raghubar Das, while 2 & 4 screening of Nagpuri film ‘Phoolmania’, Governor Draupadi Murmu has given 6 lined up with cultural programmes by her consent to be the Guest of Honour &2 6 " 4 Jharkhand’s stars like folk artist Nandlal on the concluding day. Secretary, 4 6 Nayak, ‘Shivaay’ fame Megha Sriram Ministry of Information & - # & Dalton, regional artists—Monika Broadcasting, Amit Khare will also par- : ;& = 4 Mundu and Jyoti Sahu including a few ticipate in the programme. Chief 62, 4 & international artists. Secretary, Sudhir Tripathi will be the & % + ; Joint master class of Director Rahul Chief Guest in the celebrity cricket 6+ & + + $ Rawail, Gautam Ghosh, JP Dutta, Dan league,” said Pankaj Soni, Convener – & 2 & " & + Wolman and Liraz Charhi has been JIIFA 2019. + 2 + +, rious past. He assured land in the lives of the common The Chief Minister said India’s spiritual values. ! 1-4*: allotment to the Yadav Samaj man then investment on eco- that India’s glory is based on On this occasion, for cultural activities. nomic and vocational activ- its culture, social and spiri- Minister for Cottage and hief Minister Kamal Chief Minister Nath said ities must be increased. tual values. The whole world Gramodyog Department, CNath has said that the that the agricultural sector Investments made on basic is influenced by India’s unity New and Renewable Energy, Government’s outlook is will have to be viewed with facilities can result in sever- in diversity. They look up to Harsh Yadav, Minister for quite clear, farmers and a new approach for the al new opportunities. our country with great Farmer- Welfare and youth welfare are on priori- development of the state. To Nath said that the youth respect and wonder. India is Agriculture Development, ty of the State Government. improve the economy, the of the country and the world the only country with diver- Horticulture and Food Nath expressed these purchasing power of the has changed. Being con- sities in religion, languages, Processing Department thoughts at the Yadav farmer has to be increased. nected to the modern com- traditions, food and attire in Sachin Yadav, Yadav Mahasabha organised at He said that crop loan waiv- munication facilities this sec- the world. The Soviet Union Mahasabha President Samanvay Bhavan today. er scheme of Rs 55,000 crore tor has new hopes and aspi- was also a country with Yogendra Singh, Damodar Remembering former was ready beforehand on rations. Ensuring a safe diversities but it split up. The Singh and senior member Deputy Chief Minister Late which work has been started. future, generating new base of our country’s Shri Bhagwan Singh besides Subhash Yadav, CM Nath He said that before the com- employment and vocational strength is its social values other public representatives, announced naming of ing Lok Sabha elections, the opportunities and strength- and spiritual cultural tradi- office-bearers of the Samanvay Bhavan after Late loan waiver of 35 lakh farm- ening their connection with tions. Nath called upon the Mahasabha and a large num- Yadav. The Chief Minister ers will be completed. He Indian values is a challenge Yadav Samaj members to ber of members were present said Yadav Samaj has a glo- said that if there is no change today. work for the conservation of on the occasion. 6 7 9 ! 1-4*: from Medical Council of India, February 13 from 8 am to 2 Delhi. Arrangements of Blood, pm. ant Siddh Bhau reviewed pre Medicines, Surgical items, Sarrangements of forth com- operating equipments have also ing 94th Urology camp in a been made. Periodic mainte- meeting held at Sewa Sadan eye nance of Central Oxygen sys- hospital here on Monday. This tem, Generators and Lifts have camp will be organised from been done. February 13 to 22, 2019. Foreign Urologists of On the occasion, Medical Mission Foundation of Managing Trustee of SSEH LC Kansas city America Dr Tammy Janiyani, staunch followers of Neblok Beiran, Dr Brandon Sant Tejumal Dhanwani, Pomroy, Dr Alexender Chow, Lokumal Aswani and Mama Dr Narendra and Dr Pratibha Bhambharam were also main- Khare, Dr Radha Sukhani will ly present. The proposed camp operate patients of various uri- will be organized with the nary ailments like Prostate financial assistance received enlargement, Stone in urethra, from Jeev Sewa Sansthan and Gal Bladder, Harnia and Anju and Gul Chandiramani of Hydrocele etc. Dubai. Besides foreign surgeons, It was told in the meeting local urologists Dr CP Dewani, that all required permissions Dr Sudhir Lokwani, Dr BM have so far been received to Loya and Dr Rajendra Punjabi organize the camp. Consents to will preliminarily diagnose the render free services of patients and treat them if Urologists from USA and required. If some patients are INDIA have also been received. identified for their surgery, Permissions of foreign sur- they will be admitted in the geons to perform surgeries in hospital. Registration of the India have also been received patients will be done on 9 () *) +,- +./,
/03 P 1*011!/ ! <*61$ ;- O (* #-(9)) broad immigration reform. And .*N9#7@(,.( when asked if he would agree to @!+!P resident Donald citizenship for 9(8,8.88+9- (#(%< PTrump said the odds con- +)#(.$5M( immigrants who were gressional negotiators will craft illegally brought into the US as -2 a deal to end his border wall $,(.#P#,.( children, he again replied, “I + " 7,(<#:(#$,#*)(P. < 2 ++ @'A(" standoff with Congress are “less doubt it.” than 50-50.” :-((<9)(<5( California Rep. Kevin #2 ! * 5** 5.!!,*1!1*:; As hundreds of thousands $,(.#P#,$(9)<( McCarthy, the leading ++ of furloughed federal workers #,#)(:(<7(#9P Republican in the House, said %,<-O urkish Foreign Minister Turkish authorities have time for an international prepared to return to work, Democrats have funded border +& 6 TMevlut Cavusoglu on called for an international probe.” Trump told The Wall Street ticking. The spending bill He doesn’t want to declare a barriers in the past and are 2 " + Monday met with a UN judi- probe into the killing which Nearly four months Journal that he doesn’t Trump signed on Friday to national emergency.” refusing this time simply + 964 O cial expert who is looking into took place at the Saudi con- later, the whereabouts of think the negotiators will strike temporarily end the partial gov- But Mulvaney said that at because Trump is asking for it. # the murder of Saudi journalist sulate in Istanbul, complaining Khashoggi’s body remains a deal that he’d accept. He ernment shutdown funds the “the end of the day, the presi- “The president is the only F& O Jamal Khashoggi as Ankara of Saudi Arabia’s failure to unknown and Turkish offi- pledged to build a wall anyway shuttered agencies only until dent’s commitment is to defend one who has been reasonable in 2 2 calls for an international cooperate. cials accuse Crown Prince using his executive powers to Feb. 15. the nation and he will do it with these negotiations,” he said. ; 2 inquiry. “Met with Mohammed bin Salman of declare a national emergency if It’s unclear if the Democrats or without Congress.” Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of , The UN special rapporteur @AgnesCallamard, #UN orchestrating the killing — an necessary. will budge. Trump seemed gird- The linchpin in the stand- New York, a member of the on extra-judicial, summary or Special Rapporteur on Extra- allegation Saudi authorities “I personally think it’s ed for battle over the weekend, off is Trump’s demand for $5.7 Democratic leadership in the !! O P arbitrary executions, Agnes Judicial Executions, who is in categorically refute. less than 50-50, but you have sending out a series of online billion for his prized wall at the House, said his colleagues are ' Callamard, will be in Turkey #Turkey to investigate the Earlier this month a trial of a lot of very good people on that messages that foreshadowed US-Mexico border, a project looking for “evidence-based” /,<$!6)!)#(%4 + until Saturday for a series of murder of Jamal Khashoggi,” 11 accused in the murder board,” Trump said in an inter- the upcoming fight with law- Democrats consider an ineffec- legislation. meetings with authorities Cavusoglu wrote on Twitter, opened in Saudi Arabia with view Sunday with the newspa- makers. “BUILD A WALL & tive, wasteful monument to a “Shutdowns are not legiti- + including the Istanbul chief sharing a picture from his the attorney general seeking the per. CRIME WILL FALL!” he tweet- ridiculous Trump campaign mate negotiating tactics when +2=& & prosecutor. meeting in Ankara. death penalty for five defen- The president was referring ed. promise. Asked if he’d willing to there’s a public policy disagree- L" " M, Khashoggi, a Washington In an interview with dants. to a bipartisan committee of Is Trump prepared to shut accept less than $5.7 billion to ment between two branches of L< $ G* Post contributor and Saudi Turkish media last week, During her mission, House and Senate lawmakers down the Government again in build a barrier on the southern Government,” he said. " " M : regime critic, was murdered on Cavusoglu said the Khashoggi Callemard is due to meet that will consider border spend- three weeks? border, Trump replied: “I doubt Jeffries said that Democrats * + & October 2 in Turkey in what case was “not a part of bilater- with Justice Minister ing as part of the legislative “Yeah, I think he actually is,” it.” He added: “I have to do it are willing to invest in additional " + & + Riyadh called a “rogue” oper- al ties” with Riyadh. Abdulhamit Gul and Istanbul process. acting White House chief of staff right.” infrastructure, especially at legal 4 2 L ation, tipping the kingdom “We believe this case chief prosecutor Irfan Fidan, The president’s standoff Mick Mulvaney said. “He does- He also said he’d be wary of ports of entry where the major- + " into one of its worst diplomat- should be brought to the inter- state-run Anadolu news agency with Democrats on Capitol Hill n’t want to shut the government any proposed deal that ity of drugs come into the M, ic crises. national arena,” he said. “It is reported. is far from over and the clock is down, let’s make that very clear. exchanged funds for a wall for country. 9 O P 6
! 5*9: peace, and enter serious talks the victims of this war are talks,” Khalilzad said, accord- with the Afghan government,” Afghans and the peace process ing to a statement released by 7 : ; fghan President Ashraf Ghani said in a nationally tele- should also be Afghan-led... No Ghani’s office. AGhani said on Monday the vised address from the presi- Afghan wants foreign troops to “My role is to facilitate” ! <*61$ ;- who bully and attack a free Taliban should “enter serious dential palace in Kabul. remain in their country indef- such talks between the insur- press and undermine our talks” with his Government, Both the Taliban and the initely. No Afghan wants to face gents and Kabul, Khalilzad ndian-origin Senator Kamala democratic institutions, that’s after the insurgents and US cited “progress” over the suicide attacks in hospitals, said according to Ghani, IHarris has launched her 2020 not our America,” she said, Washington both touted weekend as hopes rise that the schools, the mosques, and adding that the discussions presidential bid on Sunday without mentioning Trump’s progress during unprecedent- length of the negotiations could parks.” are ongoing. with a scathing criticism of name. ed negotiations in Qatar last mean a deal may be in sight Ghani spoke hours after his The palace said Khalilzad President Donald Trump’s poli- She criticised “the arro- week. which paves the way for office said it has been reassured also confirmed that no agree- cies, saying that the US is at an gance of power” she saw in A months-long diplomat- Afghan talks. by Washington that the talks in ment had been made on the “inflection point” in the histo- wealthy bank executives after ic push by the United States to Sticking points remain, sions. Qatar remain geared towards withdrawal of foreign troops, ry due to the attack on democ- the foreclosure crisis, and said get the Taliban to talk to Kabul with topics including a cease- But Afghan authorities bringing the insurgents to the adding that any such decision racy like never before. that Americans needed to be culminated in six days of meet- fire and a timetable for the have previously complained of table with Kabul. US special would be coordinated and dis- Harris, 54, who was elect- parisons to Barack Obama honest about the country’s ings between the US and the withdrawal of foreign troops, as being excluded from the talks envoy Zalmay Khalilzad — cussed in detail with the ed to the Senate in 2016, since early in her political problems with racism, sexism, insurgents in Doha, but the well as a prisoner exchange and in Qatar, and warned that any who has been leading the nego- Afghan Government. The announced her run for presi- career. anti-semitism and transphobia. Taliban have long refused to a guarantee not to allow mili- deal between the US and the tiations —arrived in Taliban have insisted foreign dency last week. She has been “We are at an inflection She also emphasised unity, negotiate with the Afghan gov- tant safe havens in Afghanistan Taliban would require Kabul’s Afghanistan late Sunday to troops must pull out. voted on top of the list of point in the history of our praising “the amazing spirit of ernment to end the 17-year believed to have been on the endorsement. update officials including On Saturday Taliban Democratic leaders aspiring nation. We are here because the the American people” and conflict, branding them as agenda. “We want peace, we want Ghani on the progress made. spokesman Zabihullah to defeat Trump in the American dream and our pledging her desire to be a pres- “puppets”. US President Donald it fast but we want it with a “The US insisted in their Mujahid said that until a with- November 2020 election. American democracy are ident, echoing former president “I call on the Taliban to... Trump’s clear eagerness to end plan,” Ghani said in his address talks with the Taliban that the drawal timetable is decided Harris, the second African- under attack and on the line Abraham Lincoln’s famous Show their Afghan will, and America’s longest war has also Monday. only solution for lasting peace progress on other issues is American woman elected to like never before,” she said. words, “Of the people, by the accept Afghans’ demand for weighed heavy on the discus- “We should not forget that in Afghanistan is intra-Afghan “impossible”. the US senate, has drawn com- “When we have leaders people, and for all people.” 2 P = > - Q ! 1- ;5- ; the entertainment company been given about their where- and the bank”. abouts or the cases against ! 5*1 * 9 *'04+3/ Canadian man, who Police did not identify the them. ! #-:- - resign from my position,” Aallegedly tried to swindle company or the bank involved. In contrast, the arrest in Deshapriya told reporters here. Bangladeshi airline pilot, also died in the crash. Adhikari on Sunday, said the an entertainment company out The arrest comes as Beijing Macau was announced by local ri Lanka’s Elections He said he will remain Aharbouring severe mental The 43-page investigation pilot, Abid Sultan, had been of $284 million, has and Ottawa are locked in a police in a press conference SCommission Chairman within the elections commis- stress, lost “situational aware- report, compiled by Nepalese released from the Bangladesh been arrested in the gambling diplomatic row following the over the weekend, and they Mahinda Deshapriya on sion, but not as the chairper- ness” and tried to land the plane officials and released on Air Force in 1993 due to depres- hub of Macau, police said on December arrest in Canada of outlined the allegations in some Monday threatened to resign if son. His threat to resign means in “sheer desperation” when its Monday, said the probable cause sion and was only allowed to fly Monday. Huawei chief financial officer detail. the long-delayed provincial that he wants the provincial crashed in Nepal last year, killing of the crash was the pilot’s “dis- civilian planes from 2002 after The suspect, a 61-year-old Meng Wanzhou on a US extra- In its statement the councils elections were not elections to be held before this 51 people onboard, an investi- orientation and loss of situation a detailed medical evaluation. retiree of Chinese descent, was dition request linked to Iran Judiciary Police said the man held before November 10. year’s presidential election, gation report said on Monday. awareness”. The Nepali investigators arrested on Friday after alleged- sanctions violations. “tried to transfer 249,000,000 He said that six out of the which must be declared by The US-Bangla Airlines Contributing to this, the said the flight captain’s past ly trying to transfer the money In a move observers see as euros”. nine provincial councils, the November and held before plane (Flight BS211) from Dh- Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 tur- behaviour should have been a from the firm’s bank account retaliation over the Meng case, Staff at the bank grew highest level of local govern- early January 2020. aka crashed on its second land- boprop aircraft was offset to the warning sign. using bogus documents earli- Chinese authorities detained suspicious when the man’s sig- ment, were up to 16 months The delay is due to a legal ing attempt at the Kathmandu’s proper approach path that led to Sultan’s detail medical his- er in the week. two Canadians soon after, nature did not match over due undermining democ- snag when the electoral system Tribhuvan International Airport maneuvers in a very dangerous tory was not reviewed by the In an emailed accusing them of activities that what they had on record for racy. The election watchdogs reforms were introduced. on March 12, 2018. Fifty one and unsafe altitude to alight with US-Bangla Airlines when he was statement Macau’s Judiciary “endanger China’s national the account and they alerted have criticised the government Last year’s February local people were killed and 20 oth- the runway, it said, adding that hired, the report said, adding Police told AFP the man, sur- security”. police. for the delay. Three more coun- council elections were held ers injured in the crash. Among landing was completed in a that medical examination of named Liao, tried to use a “fake The phrase is often used by The man was then arrest- cil terms are also to end soon. under the new hybrid system of the dead, 28 were Bangladesh “sheer desperation” after sight- the pilot in successive annual authorisation document and Beijing when alleging espi- ed at the border trying to leave “If the election could not be proportional and first past the nationals, 22 Nepalese and one ing the runway, at very close medicals was not focused on his transfer slip to try to defraud onage, and few details have Macau on Friday evening. held before November 10, I will post systems. Chinese. The pilot and co-pilot proximity and very low altitude. previous medical condition of Nepali investigators also depression, which seemed cast a spotlight on the history of mandatory. As per the US mental health of pilots in the Federal Aviation Administration final report on the crash and rec- rules, captains are required to ommended that before the have a first-class medical cer- renewal of licence of any per- tificate renewed every year if the manently grounded pilot due to pilot is under 40 years of age and a medical reason, a thorough every six months if the pilot is periodic physical and psycho- 40 years or older. Psychological logical status should be assessed. checks are not required. It said a system should be “Many pilots refuse to seek adopted to monitor the medical treatment for mental health condition closely in all subse- issues because they fear the quent medical examinations as medical assessment will have a well. The investigation com- negative impact on their career. mission recommended that all This may have cost the passen- airline pilots should undergo a gers lives as well as the airlines,” psychological evaluation as part Buddhi Sagar Lamichhane, of the training or before enter- member-secretary of the ing into service. investigation committee was The report, submitted to quoted as saying in the Tourism Minister Rabindra Kathmandu Post. () *) +,- +./, < " %, K + D 4 2 , K + K