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PUBLISHED FROM DELHI & KOLKATA VOL. 4, ISSUE 105 | Wednesday, 18 April 2018 | Kolkata | Pages 16 | Rs 3.00 NO HALF TRUTHS pNIFTY 10,548.70 (+20.35) pSENSEX 34,395.06 (+89.63) pDOW JONES 24,573.04 (+212.90) pNASDAQ 7156.28 (+49.64) qRUPEE/DOLLAR 65.64 (-0.15) qRUPEE/EURO 81.10 (-0.02) pGOLD/10GM 32,350 (+350) pSILVER/K 40,300 (+400) DRUG RACKET THREE BJP STATES, US, BRITAIN WARN RANBIR IS BUSTED, 4 HELD TAMIL NADU TO OF RUSSIAN KEEN ON DOING INCLUDING TWO SEEK REVIEW OF CAMPAIGN TO HACK SPORTS-CENTRIC 19-YR-OLD GIRLS PG4 SC/ST ORDER PG5 NETWORKS PG10 FILM PG16 CASH CRUNCH ACROSS STATES SC red flags fear of ATMs run dry: Cruel reminder of Aadhaar data misuse MPOST BUREAU

NEW DELHI: A leak of Aad- demonetisation days, says Mamata haar data can influence the outcome of an election, the Supreme Court said on Tues- OUR CORRESPONDENT day, continuing its explora- GOVERNMENT TO SPEED UP tion of the matter amid the KOLKATA: With ATMs running out massive controversy over the of cash in several states, Chief Minister illegal use of Facebook data in Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing PRODUCTION OF `500 NOTES the US elections. attack at the Centre by asking “Is there Last week, the court had a Financial Emergency going on in the NEW DELHI: Union Finance expressed concerns about country?” Minister Arun Jaitley said the the possible misuse of data of Banerjee, who was the first to raise “temporary shortage” in certain 1.3 billion Indians. It drew a her voice when the high-value notes were states is being “tackled quickly” sharp response from the Aad- big political issue in the coun- demonetised on November 8 in 2016, and that there is “more than ade- haar authority UIDAI, who try, with the Congress and the tweeted on Tuesday: “Seeing reports of quate” currency in circulation. said: “Aadhaar data is not an BJP trading charges of data ATMs running out of cash in several “Overall there is more than atom bomb”. misuse. States. Big notes missing. Reminder of adequate currency in circulation “The real apprehension is The court, which asked #DeMonetisation days. Is there a Finan- and also available with the Banks. the data available can influ- UIDAI for an account of its cial Emergency going on in the country? The temporary shortage caused by parts of the country. ence the electoral outcome of data protection procedure, on #CashCrunch #CashlessATMs”. ‘sudden and unusual increase’ (in The Reserve Bank said in a a country... whether democ- Tuesday said the “problems There were reports of cash crunch demand) in some areas is being notification that there is no cur- racy can survive if Aadhaar are not symptomatic but real”. from several states, mainly Andhra It may be recalled that Banerjee was mon people had passed through, at tackled quickly,” he said in a tweet. rency shortage and clarified that data is used to influence the Asking what the “nature of the Pradesh, Delhi, Karnataka, Bhopal, Surat the first to criticise the move of the Cen- the period when there was acute cash To meet the “unusual” currency there is sufficient cash in the cen- electoral outcome,” said Jus- safeguards” in the absence of a and Hyderabad, leading to unnecessary tre in demonetising high-value notes. crunch soon after demonetisation was demand in the country, the gov- tral bank’s vaults and currency tice DY Chandrachud, who data protection law was, Jus- harassment of common people. Interestingly, the main purpose behind announced. ernment has decided to increase chests. RBI also said that printing was part of a five-judge bench tice Chandrachud said, “We There have also been reports of cash demonetisation of high-value notes, as Banerjee also tweeted on Tuesday in printing of Rs 500 notes by five of the notes had been ramped up hearing a clutch of 27 peti- can’t have a blinkered view of crunch in certain parts of Bengal as well. stated by the Centre, remained “unful- connection with the resignation of spe- times, Economic Affairs Secretary in all four note presses. tions that questioned the reality, because we are going A large section of people from some filled” as after 10 months, RBI had come cial NIA judge Ravinder Reddy, citing Subhash Chandra Garg said here Minister of State for Finance validity of Aadhaar, flagged to lay down the law which will areas of both South and North Bengal up with a report that 99 percent of the a personal reason, a few hours after the on Tuesday. Shiv Pratap Shukla said the gov- privacy issues and data leak. affect the future”. districts have raised the allegation of demonetised currency had found its way verdict in the Mecca Masjid blast case. “We have taken steps to increase ernment had formed a committee The focus on the illegal Last week, the court asked non-availability of cash in ATMs. back to the banking system. She tweeted: “NIA judge resigned. What the supply of currency in case the to address the problem of currency use of data by third parties if biometrics collected by the People from all walks of life are fac- Banerjee had also criticised the Cen- does this mean? Justice is silent. And are demand was to go up further. To shortage in certain states and the has sharpened following the registering entities share the ing trouble when they are finding the tre for its hasty implementation of the the accused golden?” give you an example, Rs 500 notes issue would be resolved in next Facebook data misuse case, information with others once “funds unavailable” board hanging in Goods and Services Tax (GST). She The court on Monday acquitted all -- we print about 500 crore of notes 2-3 days. which became public last it obtains consent. Denying front of the teller machine in an ATM termed the demonetisation and hasty five involved in the case, including Hin- per day. We have taken steps to Income tax officials have been month. Disgraced British firm the possibility, the UIDAI said counter, but the worst affected are those implementation of GST as “double self- dutva preacher Swami Aseemanand, raise this production five times,” roped in to probe the surge in cash Cambridge Analytica had the moment the data is sub- with ailing and elderly people at home, ish taxation” on the people of India. holding that the prosecution has failed Garg said at a press meet called to withdrawals that is believed to have used data for psychological mitted; it is encrypted. “So as they need to withdraw money quite She had also held the Centre respon- to prove “even a single allegation” against calm fears after reports of currency contributed to ATMs running out profiling on behalf of Donald there is no leakage or sharing often for medical purposes. sible for the harassment that the com- them. shortages emerged from several of cash, a senior official said.MPOST Trump. The matter became a of data,” it added. NO DANGER TO MEHBOOBA GOVERNMENT Political divisions 11 dead as massive storm ITR-1 ready for in Europe are like a e-filing: IT dept BJP ministers in J&K govt asked to ‘civil war’ hits Kolkata, suburbs MPOST BUREAU EMMANUEL MACRON NEW DELHI: The latest resign, to be replaced with new faces ITR-1 form, largely used by the salaried class of taxpay- SIMONTINI BHATTACHARJEE ignations of the BJP ministers is In today’s ers, has been activated on the a prelude to the BJP’s reconsti- official e-filing portal of the NEW DELHI: The Bhartiya tution of its part of the council paper Income Tax Department, a Janta Praty (BJP) on Tuesday of ministers without any bear- senior official said on Tuesday. asked its ministers in Jammu ing on the continuation in the ... The single Income Tax and Kashmir government to coalition government in the CITY Return (ITR) form, noti- submit their resignation as the state. The announcement came fied by the CBDT on April 5, party wants to reshuffle its min- two days after two BJP minis- GUARDIANS PROTEST AGAINST FEE HIKE 4 has been put on its website, isters in the Mehbooba Mufti’s ters, Lal Singh and Chander NATION https://www.incometaxindi- cabinet. but clarified that this does not Prakash Ganga, had tendered aefiling.gov.in, on Monday. According to the sources mean the withdrawal of sup- their resignations to the CM IAF’s DRILL CLOSE TO CHINA BORDER 6 “Other ITRs will be avail- in the BJP, the decision was port to the government. in the wake of protest following able shortly,” he said. The new taken at a core group meeting, “All BJP ministers have the gangrape and murder of an EDIT REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE ITR forms for the assessment chaired by party’s state vice resigned ahead of a Cabinet eight-year-old girl in Jammu’s year 2018-19 mandate the sal- president Avinash Rai Khanna, reshuffle and this does not Kathua earlier this year. GO WITH THE FLOW 8 MPOST BUREAU lis, a fire department official said. aried class assessees to provide at the party headquarters. in any way mean the BJP has Both the ministers had INTERNATIONAL The New Market police sta- their salary breakup, and busi- “All BJP ministers have been pulled out of the government,” maintained that they had been KOLKATA: Eleven people were tion, located in the heart of the city, nessmen their GST number directed to submit their resig- the source said. sent by the party to Kathua ANXIETY GROWS FOR TRUMP 10 killed and several others injured on plunged into darkness following a and turnover. P12 nations from the state council Sources in the Peoples to understand the ground Tuesday after strong winds of up to short circuit during the storm, he of ministers,” the source said Democratic Party said the res- situation. BUSINESS 98 km per hour hit Kolkata and its said. Minor raped, killed in SUGAR OUTPUT AT RECORD 30 MLN TN 12 adjoining areas, disrupting public People returning home after work transport and traffic, officials said. faced traffic jams and snarls, as metro MHA cancels appointment of nine SPORT Unconfirmed sources, however, and train services were hit. Etah, Oppn slams govt put the death toll at 13. Metro services were disrupted for AAP government advisors WON’T RETIRE SOON: MARY KOM 14 There were four deaths in Kol- over two hours from 7.50 pm, a Kolk- ETAH: A seven-year-old girl kata, 5 in Howrah, and one each in ata Metro Railway spokesperson said. attending a wedding ceremony SAYANTAN GHOSH based on a letter by MHA. No advisor to the finance minis- Bankura and Hooghly districts. Eastern and South Eastern Rail- was allegedly raped and stran- prior approval of the central ter Raghav Chaddha and Siso- FOR ADVERTISING “A nor’wester hit the city with a way sources said suburban train gulated to death here early NEW DELHI: Appointment government has been taken dia’s media advisors Arunoday kindly contact at 9810195709 gale force of 98 km per hour around services in Sealdah and Howrah divi- Tuesday by a man hired to of nine advisors to ministers for creation of said posts on Prakash and Amardeep Tiwari. or 7.42 pm,” Regional Meteorological sions were affected as overhead wires set up tents on the occasion, in Delhi government was on which these persons have been Reacting strongly to the [email protected] Director G K Das said. snapped during the storm. police said. Enraged over the Tuesday cancelled on the rec- appointed on a co-terminus decision, Deputy Education Police said uprooted trees blocked A section of a railing fell on an incident, the victim’s family ommendation of the Minis- basis,” the order stated. Minister Manish Sisodia said at least 26 places, disrupting traffic. empty train at Howrah station, the blocked the Etah-Farrukhabad try of Home Affairs (MHA). The sacked officials include the latest move by the Modi FOR SUBSCRIPTION The Kolkata Municipal Corpo- sources said, adding that no one was road while opposition parties The General Administration known faces of the AAP gov- government was to target his kindly contact at 8800854665 ration pressed into service a disaster injured. slammed the Yogi Adityanath Department of the Delhi gov- ernment, including Atishi Mar- advisor Atishi Marlena as she or management team to clear the debris. Departure and arrival of some government for the “sudden ernment which comes directly lena, who was the advisor to was instrumental in improv- [email protected] Electrical fires were reported flights, too, were delayed because of spurt” in rape cases. P7 under Lieutenant Governor deputy chief minister Manish ing the education system in the from various parts of the metropo- gusty winds, airport officials said. of Delhi took the decision Sisodia. Others sacked include national Capital. DR Congo president sacks 256 ‘SEX FOR DEGREES’ CASE IN CHENNAI judges for not having law degrees Woman lecturer held over advice to students

KINSHASA: More than 250 judges have been sacked in the Democratic Republic to ‘adjust’ with officials; Guv orders probe of Congo for not having a law degree, and corruption allegations. MPOST BUREAU hunagar District, about 500 and a 50-strong police team President Joseph Kabila “sanctioned km from Chennai, was alleged broke open the back door and more than 200 individuals who do not fulfil CHENNAI: A woman lecturer of to have made the overtures a detained her. The Governor in the conditions to function as magistrates”, a private college in Tamil Nadu month ago. But, the issue came a statement in Chennai said Justice Minister Alexis Thambwe Mwamba was arrested in connection with to light on Monday after audio retired IAS official R Santha- said on public television on Monday. her alleged advise to students of a purported conversation nam will conduct the probe and Local media reported that a total of “to adjust with some officials” between her and some students the decision was taken based 256 were either suspended or sacked, two in return for higher marks and went viral in the social media. on a report from the university. others resigned while another was put on money, in what is seen as a sug- In the audio, she is heard “There have been widespread retirement. a law would be introduced to raise the bar gestion for a sexual favour. suggesting that the girls adjust reports in the press and social The sprawling country has some 4,000 for aspiring magistrates. Tamil Nadu Governor Ban- with some (education) officials, media about certain immoral magistrates. It is not the first time judges have been warilal Purohit, the Chancellor “for getting 85 percent mark and happenings in a college in Arup- “One cannot enter the judiciary with sacked in the mineral-rich central African of Madurai Kamaraj Univer- money.” Hours after a complaint pukottai, in which references the objective of making money,” Mwamba country. In 2009, President Kabila sacked sity to which the college is affil- was lodged by the college and a to Madurai Kamaraj University said, describing the removed judges as 96 judges accused of corruption. iated, set up a ‘high powered local women’s association, police have also been made,” he said. “It “adventurers” who entered the judiciary Mwamba also criticised the slow judi- enquiry’ committee to look into this evening arrested the lecturer is important to inquire into such without a law degree or others who took cial system and said arrests and detentions ‘certain immoral’ happenings at her residence in Aruppukottai. 511 (Punishment for attempting nology Act, police said. matters immediately and with- bribes to deliver a favourable ruling. were used as “an instrument of intimida- surrounding the lecturer. The She has been booked under IPC to commit offences punishable High drama preceded the out prejudice so that the guilty “It is evident that other magistrates tion and terror against the accused to strip lecturer of Devanga Arts Col- sections 370 (Buying or dispos- with life or other imprisonment) arrest as the woman allegedly do not escape without punish- escaped this dragnet,” he said, adding that them of their assets”. AGENCIES lege in Aruppukottai in Virud- ing of any person as a slave) and and under the Information Tech- locked herself in her house ment,” the Governor said. 2 mp around town MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 18 April, 2018 Slip-ons, derby, boats: Drinking coffee, tea Summer must-have SHOES FOR MEN may down stroke risk ARE YOU UNSURE about the kind of shoes you should invest in for the summer season? Opt for a comfortable pair of slip- ons, derby or boat style footwear, experts People who regularly consume coffee and tea at moderate suggest. 4Invest in derby shoes which mostly levels have a lower lifetime risk of developing heart rhythm come in shades of black, brown and grey. These are the most common men shoe styles which can be recognised with their open problems and possibly improved survival, say researchers lacing style. They go well with formal attire. If you have big feet, just pick them. 4Boats are the quickest, coolest shoes Australia analysed multiple pop- of adenosine,” Kistler said. Both large population studies and ran- to carry on and wander. These are gener- ulation-based studies to determine “In numerous population-based stud- domized control trials suggest caffeine ally made from canvas and leather mate- an association between caffeine intake ies, patients who regularly consume cof- intake of up to 300 mg/day may be safe for rial. Their water repellent quality makes ea and coffee are two beverages and its effects on atrial and ventricular fee and tea at moderate levels have a lower arrhythmic patients. them perfect for summer wear. that have found fans around arrhythmias. lifetime risk of developing heart rhythm However, there may be individual dif- 4They do not have any kind of lac- the world. Globally, people are These studies have consistently shown problems and possibly improved survival,” ferences in susceptibility to the effects ing or velcro system, making them even hooked onto these two caffein- a decrease in AFib with an increase in caf- he said. of caffeine on the factors which trigger simpler to wear. They are perfect for Tated drinks which feature in daily diet and feine ingestion, with one meta-analysis of Energy drinks should be arrhythmias in some, and up to 25 a casual or brunch look in this hot meals plans of millions of people. There 228,465 participants showing AFib fre- avoided by patients with percent of patients report coffee weather. have been several conflicting studies on quency decreasing by six per cent in regu- pre-existing heart condi- as an AFib trigger. 4Slip-ons are a hot favourite the health benefits of both these drinks and lar coffee drinkers, and a further analysis tions. One energy drink Patients with a clear tem- amongst college-goers. So when their various varieties. Now a new study has of 115,993 patients showing a 13 per cent can contain anywhere poral association between it comes to slip-ons, cool and indicated that drinking upto three cups of risk reduction. from 160-500 mg of coffee intake and docu- funky colours like red, blue, yel- tea or coffee is safe for health, and might “There is a public perception, often concentrated caffeine. mented AFib episodes low and mint green are quite even reduce risk of irregular heartbeat and based on anecdotal experience, that caf- Three quarters should accordingly be in trend these days. One can stroke. feine is a common acute trigger for heart of patients with counseled to abstain. even be ready for night parties Many clinicians advise patients with rhythm problems,” said Peter Kistler, direc- pre-existing heart Future research look- to casual meetings by simply atrial or ventricular arrhythmias to avoid tor of electrophysiology at Alfred Hospital. conditions who con- ing at the relationship pairing these vibrant coloured caffeinated beverages. “Our extensive review of the medi- sumed two or more between heart rhythm slip ons with crisp shirt and Arrhythmias, or abnormal heart cal literature suggests this is not the case,” energy drinks/ patients and the impact trousers/chinos. rhythms, cause the heart to beat too fast, said Kistler. Researchers also determined day reported of caffeine abstinence 4Canvas sneakers are slow or unevenly. While some arrhythmias that caffeine has no effect on ventricular palpitations may be useful to fur- timeless and always go with may be harmless or even go unnoticed in arrhythmias (VAs). Caffeine doses up to within 24 ther clarify this topic. men’s fashion quotient. This range of patients, others can increase risk for sud- 500 milligrammes daily (equivalent to six hours. AGENCIES footwear is a smart and perfect den cardiac arrest. cups of coffee) did not increase the severity choice for daily wear and Atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most com- or rate of VAs. A randomised study of 103 a great match for chinos, mon heart rhythm disorder, causes the post-heart attack patients who received an jeans or any casual heart to beat rapidly and skip beats, and if average of 353 mg/day resulted in improved trouser paired with left untreated, can cause strokes. heart rate and no significant arrhythmias. t-shirts, shirts or A single cup of coffee contains about 95 Only two studies showed an increased even a sweat- mg of caffeine and acts as a stimulant to the risk for VAs, where patients ingested at least shirt. IANS central nervous system. Once in the body, 10 cups and nine cups/day, respectively. caffeine blocks the effects of adenosine, a “Caffeinated beverages such as cof- chemical that can facilitate AFib. fee and tea may have long term anti- Researchers at Alfred Hospital and arrhythmic properties mediated by Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in antioxidant effects and antagonism

Ayurvedic skin care for swimmers

IT IS THAT TIME of the year and swimming pools are filled Ayurveda recommends adding neem leaf extract to bathing with people who wish to escape the heat. Before you step out water. If you cannot organise a fresh extract every day, pick this summer, ensure you have some skin protection, say experts. body cleansing products that have “neem” or “tea tree oil” as their main ingredient. 4AN EARTHY TOUCH: A dip in the pool can beat 4DRINK HERBAL TEA: It is also a good the summer heat but it can leave a severe tan on the skin for idea to start drinking herbal teas that have a rich months. Try a mixture of Multani Mitti (mineral-rich antioxidant content. This will help relieve the clay) along with few drops of lemon and stress of oxidative damage on your skin. rose water. The teas will supply your skin with anti- After your time in the sun, oxidants which will, in turn, neutral- mix the ingredients and apply ize free radicals that can wreak on exposed areas. The paste calms havoc on your skin. Moringa tea the skin with a cooling effect. Also and green tea are two great apply coconut or olive oil liberally options to choose from. Celebrating the folk over body parts that are exposed to 4USE COCONUT chlorinated water. OIL: Our skin has a nat- 4SPICE UP YOUR ural thin layer of oil that LIFE: Water in serves as a barrier against swimming pools viruses and bacteria keep- MUSIC OF BENGAL contains disinfec- ing the skin healthy. tants like iodide When swimming in OUR CORRESPONDENT the products to showcase their unique hood, education, health, sanitation and and chlorine, which chlorinated water this layer talents with their inspiring stories of the other sociological sectors. They are also cause skin problems is stripped off leaving the engali New year couldn’t have journey of empowerment. working to foster the socio-economical like acne flare-ups, rashes skin susceptible to infec- had a better welcome. In a Kolkata Society for Cultural Heritage structure by using different livelihood and red patches. Cinna- tions. By applying a thin recently organised festival called (KSCH) is a social enterprise functioning generating methods. Currently, KSCH is mon has great anti-micro- layer of coconut oil the ‘Baisakhi’, traditional and con- at the grass root level for the permanent operational at West and East Medinipur, bial properties. skin is provided with an Btemporary folk musicians of Bengal came developmental changes of rural, urban Hooghly, Nadia, and South-24-Parganas. Add a few drops of honey additional layer of protection. together to celebrate the day and promote and tribal areas of India. It is a govern- To promote traditional culture and art and Aloe Vera gel to cin- na- 4HYDRATE AND THEN the traditional folk music of Bengal. The ment registered organization functioning forms, KSCH gives the non-profit plat- mon powder to fight bacteria-causing acne. HYDRATE SOME MORE: One of festival was organised by the Kolkata from 2012 in several sectors like liveli- forms to poor artists. The mixture also keeps the skin moist. the best ways to ensure that your skin does Society for Cultural Heritage, on April 15, 4FOR A GOLDEN GLOW: Turmeric is not get dehydrated is to keep sipping on some at Cafe Ekante, Eco Park, in collaboration known for its anti-inflammatory properties and water while you swim. with The Housing Infrastructure Devel- cleanses pores from within. Grind neem leaves Make sure that you consume enough water opment Corporation (Hidco). The festi- with water and mix it with one tablespoon of tur- throughout the day so that your skin is healthy val which saw some unique performances meric powder. and does not try to make up for lack of mois- of Jhumur dance, Baul singing, and folk Apply the paste on the face with few drops ture by absorbing pool water. dance groups, was inaugurated by the of rose water to clear up skin after acne break- Think of your skin as a sponge, there is chairman of WB, HIDCO, Debashish outs and also to reduce scars naturally. only so much water it can take on. And as Sen. 4THE SECRET MANTRA: To avoid long as it is moisturized, it’s not going to This was the second time the Kolkata the contagious skin diseases and allergies absorb excess amounts of chlorine. IANS Society for Cultural Heritage organised caused by swimming in public pools, the ‘Baisakhi’ festival. Last year, they started a project called ‘Vintage’ by collaborating with the Forest Department of the government of West Bengal to develop an alternative liveli- hood for Sundarban people to reduce wildlife and human conflict. During the project, they provided workshops and direct market linkage for Gamcha (local towel) weaving to the local women. Ben- eficiaries from Sundarban also came with Although every possible care and caution has been taken to avoid errors or omissions, this publication is being sold on the condition and understanding that information given in this publication is merely for reference and must not be taken as having authority of or binding in any way on the writers, editors, publishers, and printers and sellers who do not owe any responsibility for any damage or loss to any person, a purchaser of this publication or not for the result of any action taken on the basis of this work. 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OUR CORRESPONDENT ting delayed and urged Justice Talukdar to lift the stay. He connect Gajoldoba with Siliguri KOLKATA: The Calcutta also cited a judgment of 2000, High Court on Tuesday further between one Ashok Kumar and PRITESH BASU bridge will be constructed across the extended its stay on the Pan- the Election Commission, in canal. Though the bridge will not be chayat poll process by another this regard. KOLKATA: In a bid to ensure better too long in length, it will be quite cru- day. Justice Talukdar said that connectivity for Gajoldoba Tourist cial in terms of establishing a con- A single-judge bench of Jus- the court had to interfere after Hub, the state government has taken nection between the two districts of tice Subrata Talukdar will hear the state Election Commission up a major step to construct a bridge Siliguri and Jalpaiguri, as the canal the arguments by both the par- (SEC) extended the date of fil- that will directly connect the place runs between the two in that stretch. ties again in the first half on ing nominations by a day, but with Siliguri. Besides constructing the bridge, a Wednesday. revoked it in less than 24 hours. Moreover, with construction of road of around 7 kilometre length will Justice Talukdar on Mon- Banerjee also questioned the bridge, a direct connection with also be constructed from the bridge day had extended the original the intention of BJP, citing that National Highway 31 from Siliguri, in the Jalpaiguri side up to Otlabari, stay on the election process till they have filed 38,185 nomina- will also come into existence. where it will connect with National April 16 by one day till Tues- tions, but are still alleging that It may be mentioned that Chief Highway 31. day, in view of an appeal filed they had been prevented from Minister Mamata Banerjee, during So, vehicles from Siliguri will get before a division bench of the doing so. her visit to North Bengal in early 2018, an alternate and much shorter route court against the stay. Interestingly, during the had directed the concerned authori- for reaching the national highway, On Tuesday, Trinamool hearing on Tuesday, Justice ties to take necessary steps for devel- with construction of the bridge and counsel Kalyan Banerjee, argu- Talukdar said on a lighter note opment of infrastructure, to ensure the road. ing about the maintainability that it seems that the matter that Gajoldoba comes up as another It may be mentioned that a project of the petitions filed by BJP will not end at this bench. major tourist hub in the region. has been taken up to construct around and CPI-M accusing the rul- Taking the cue from his To ensure an overall development 30 cottages at Gajoldoba for tourists. ing party of pre-poll violence in statement, Banerjee said that of the region and specially to turn The construction of the cottages has the state, said that under Article he had also thought on the Gajoldoba into an international stan- started and work is going on in full 243(3) of the Indian Constitu- same lines. dard tourism spot, the state govern- swing to complete the same. tion, the court cannot inter- According to legal experts, ment is leaving no stones unturned. Some of the cottages are already fere after the poll process has the discussion is a clear indi- According to a senior official of take the road on the barrage, to reach development of the place as a famous structing the bridge. complete. There are also plans to kicked off. cation that the Panchayat poll the state PWD, there is a barrage at the tourist spot. But the necessity of tourist spot and it prompted the state There is a canal that runs from develop an orchid hub, golf course Banerjee pleaded that matter will go to the Supreme Gajoldoba and at present, one has to direct road connectivity was felt for government to take the step of con- the barrage to the Teesta river. The and a helipad in the area as well. the election process is get- Court. MCCI launches MSME Help Desk Kolkata Police CPM vote bank plummets to near OUR CORRESPONDENT dismisses ‘Metiabruz KOLKATA: Merchants’ non-existence in Paschim Burdwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) on Tues- day launched an MSME Help captive girl’ rumours OUR CORRESPONDENT under Purba Burdwan, while dates respectively. Desk at its office premises. The industrial Burdwan, which Political experts feel that the formal launch was made by OUR CORRESPONDENT message to reach the maximum KOLKATA: At a time when includes Asansol, Durgapur, indifference of party leaders Rajiva Sinha, state Additional number of people through dif- CPI-M is holding its Party Ranigunj and Andal, are parts has failed to stop erosion of the Chief Secretary, Department KOLKATA: In the backdrop of ferent social networking sites, Conference in Hyderabad to of Paschim Burdwan. mass base in Burdwan district. of MSME and Textiles. an attempt to spread rumours after the rumour was spread determine the future course of In Gram Panchayat, there Congress has virtually become The objective of the Help by stating that a girl has been stating that a minor girl has action, the party’s erosion of are 833 seats. For these, CPI-M non-existent, with the party Desk is to provide umbrella held captive in a Metiabruz been held captive in a house vote bank has hit rock bottom has fielded 337 candidates, fielding 26 candidates in the support to help MSMEs lever- house, Kolkata Police urged at Metiabruz. Experts are also in Paschim Burdwan - once a with Congress fielding 26 can- 833 member Gram Panchayat, age the opportunities and people not to lend their ears to not ruling out the possibility of stronghold of the party. didates. CPI, which is a Left 8 candidates in the 161 mem- explore solutions to the key the rumours, which are being the hands behind it looking to Burdwan, then an undi- Front constituent, has fielded ber Panchayat Samity and only issues of finance availability, purposely spread to create derive political mileage. vided district, was a strong- 20 candidates. Trinamool Con- 6 candidates in the 17 member access to technology, skill- communal tension. It may be mentioned that hold of CPI-M for decades. The gress has nominated 971 candi- Zilla Parishad. upgradation of manpower, Praveen Tripathi, Joint Chief Minister Mamata Baner- Burdwan lobby used to con- dates, while BJP has nominated CPI-M could not fill up manufacturing incentives and Commissioner of Police jee had repeatedly urged people trol the party in Kolkata. There 253 candidates. even half of the Gram Pan- others. (Crime) of Kolkata Police, not to believe in anything that were great leaders from Burd- In Panchayat Samity, there chayat and Panchayat Samity The vision of the Help Desk tweeted on Tuesday: “A false is spread intentionally with a wan, which included Benoy are 161 seats. CPI-M and Con- seats. of the Chamber is to help the The Help Desk will be held IT Issues, Corporate Affairs, rumour is being spread on purpose to create disturbance Chowdhury, Hare Krishna gress have nominated 77 and There is a mass exodus MSMEs excel in their respec- weekly, in association with Partnership and LLP issues, HR social media about a missing in the state, which has a tra- Konar, Rabin Sen, Mansoor 8 candidates respectively. BJP from CPI-M to BJP. In indus- tive areas by providing men- the state MSME and Textiles and Industrial Relations Issues, minor girl being held captive in dition of peace and harmony. Habibullah and Meheboob has fielded 56 candidates, trial Burdwan, BJP has consol- toring support, single-point department. A panel of domain Skill Development, etc. a Metiabruz house and police The police have also cre- Zahedi. while Trinamool Congress has idated its base over the years. information/consultation sys- experts would be available for Col. Sabyasachi Bagchi, being afraid of raiding the ated awareness among people Now, the top leaders of fielded 196 candidates. Though Trinamool had lost tem, creation of networking mentoring and guidance, for chairman of the West Ben- place. Don’t believe in rumours through posts in social net- the party from Burdwan are In Zilla Parishad, there are both the Durgapur seats in and market linkages, increas- the benefit of the concerned gal Small Industries Develop- being spread to create com- working sites and people have Madan Ghosh, Nirupam Sen, 17 seats. CPI-M and Congress the 2016 Assembly election, ing awareness among entre- MSME units. Several areas ment Corporation Ltd. and munal tension. All indulged also been urged to inform the Mrinal Banerjee, Jiban Roy and have fielded 15 and 6 candi- CPI-M had failed to use the preneurs and boosting the that have been identified for Vijay Bharti, state Director of in spreading these would be police in case they find some- Bansagopal Chowdhury among dates respectively. BJP and situation in its favour and now, MSME sector through enabling addressing in the Help Desk, MSME, were also present on severely dealt with.” one attempting to spread such others. After bifurcation of the Trinamool Congress have BJP has developed its contacts measures. include GST and Taxation, the occasion. The police circulated the rumours. district, agrarian Burdwan falls nominated 19 and 17 candi- in the grassroot level. IRB Inspector removed after unrest Sobhandeb urges trade union leaders State-run pet crèche to DARJEELING: Within 24 hours of unrest, Inspec- tor Saurav Chakraborty was removed from the to refrain from factory lockouts come up soon in New Town IRB (Indian Reserve Battalion), Ambikanagar, near OUR CORRESPONDENT Siliguri. Chakraborty was replaced by Inspector PIC/MPOST PIC/MPOST Basant Chettri of the 10th battalion, State Armed KOLKATA: In a word of advice to the Police. Unrest had broken out at the camp with trade union leaders, state Power minis- trainee personnel alleging misbehaviour on the ter and Indian National Trinamool Trade part of the Inspector, over preparing of chapatis Union Congress (INTTUC) leader Sob- on Sunday night. Sit-in demonstrations were handeb Chattopadhyay said on Tues- staged by the personnel. Finally, the top brass had day that the former should not indulge in lockouts of factories or companies, in to intervene. Jayanta Pal, DIG, IRB rushed to the order to claim their rights. camp. Following a meeting with both the sides, he “You have to press for your rights but ordered a departmental inquiry. The transfer letter not at the cost of keeping the gates of your followed soon. There have been allegations by company closed. You have to continue TARUN GOSWAMI the trainee personnel of misbehavior and physi- the flow of work. Your slogan should be will be a reception and a wait- Struggle is Our Right, Struggle for Better ing area. However, no surgery cal abuse by Chakraborty. Many have claimed Living, Production is our Target,” Chatto- KOLKATA: The first state-run will be performed at the treat- that Chakraborty had a habit of abusing and even padhyay said, addressing the 42nd meet- pet crèche, along with a treat- ment centre. roughing up the personnel. He used to force the ing of Kolkata Municipal Corporation ment centre and burial ground, The pet burial ground will be personnel to wash clothes, dishes and clean Employees and Workers Union. is coming up in New Town. situated behind the crèche and toilets. If not satisfied with their work, he used to The minister slammed the previous Housing Infrastructure the treatment centre. There will Left Front unions, for pursuing destruc- Meanwhile, state Labour minis- is closed,” Ghatak said. Development Corporation be 30 burial pits. Work is under- physically and verbally abuse them. On Sunday tive movements to claim their rights ter Moloy Ghatak reiterated the vari- He slammed the Narendra Modi gov- (HIDCO) handed over the 25 way to fix the burial charges, as after lineup, Chakraborty had gone to the kitchen and reiterated that INTTUC should not ous steps taken by the Mamata Banerjee ernment at the Centre, for its indifferent cottah land, where the cen- well as the timing of burial. to see if chapatis had been prepared. When he demand for their rights at the cost of stall- government, for betterment of the living attitude towards the labourers. Central tre will come up, to New Town The owners of pets face a saw that the chapatis were not prepared, he al- ing work. standards of workers in the unorgan- PSUs like Burn Standard and Hindustan Kolkata Development Authority major problem in absence of He stressed that the union should ised sector. Cables have closed down and many peo- (NKDA) on Tuesday. The centre proper burial grounds. The pri- legedly started abusing them. When the trainees work for betterment of the people work- “During the Left Front rule, the jute ple have lost their jobs. is likely to become operational vately owned burial grounds protested, he had roughed them up. Following ing in the unorganised sector, as more mill workers got a meagre Rs 100 as daily “Now, the Centre is trying to close by May. It will come up near the charge heavily. this, the trainees launched an agitation, including than 50 crore people in the country work wage. Now, they are getting Rs 257 a day down 21 coal blocks in Asansol. But we Unitech buildings. The state-run burial ground sit-in demonstrations. MPOST in this sector, in comparison to 4 crore and Dearness Allowance (DA) every six will not let them do so,” the Labour min- The crèche will have 10 will be maintained properly, labourers working in the organised sector. months. Not a single jute mill in the state ister said. rooms fitted with doors and where the owners will be allowed wire net doors for the pets. Every to install plaques for one year. room will have a ceiling fan. The After this, the plaque will be digi- Heat wave looms over Bengal even as storm provides temporary relief rooms will be airy and get ade- talised and photographs of their quate sunlight. In front of the pets will be put up in the admin- rooms, there will be a green open istrative block. OUR CORRESPONDENT PIC/AMIT DATTA to felling of trees. The traffic field, where the pets will be taken Kolkata and New Town are movement in various parts was out in the morning and evening. coming up as hubs for large KOLKATA: The mercury may slow due to rain and storm. The charges for keeping the breeds of dogs. There are breeds soar up to 40 degree Celsius in Trees fell near Fairlie Place and pets at the crèche have not yet like St Bernard, French and Bull some of the Western districts Bosta Potti area of Sovabazar. been decided. There will also be Mastiff, Great Dane, Afghan of the state, while a high level MillenniumA truck was completely P osa vet tot look - afterKolk the petsa if theytt aHound, Edition Chow Chow and t Rotto- carry the Ad with of discomfort may prevail in wrecked after a tree fell on it fall sick. weiler, in addition to popular the city later this week. How- at Sovabazar. A tree also fell There will be an administra- breeds like Labrador Retriever, ever, a sudden spell of rain and Knearolk Park Circus.att Aa lamp T postel. tive No. building, Onlyhousing a treat. Schedule- Golden Retriever and DaGermant e :- 04/04/2018 thunderstorm took the city by fell near Bijan Setu. A shop was ment centre for the pets. There Shepherd. surprise on Tuesday evening, damaged when a tree fell on which brought down the tem- it near Peerless Hotel. Senior perature by a few notches. police officers were on roads The Regional Meteoro- to manage the traffic. logical Centre in Alipore pre- It may be mentioned that dicted that the people in the dicted that the Western dis- to excessive heat. The situa- km per hour. sucked in by the heated land. window panes of Nabanna city and the adjoining districts tricts like Bankura, Birbhum, tion will, however, not improve The shower, which might Since the temperature has been were also damaged in the may feel a sultry and uncom- Burdwan and West Midnapore till the advent of Norwester, a have been triggered by a high- high in Gangetic Bengal for the storm. Several floors were fortable weather, in the lat- may touch nearly 40 degree weather official said. pressure belt over the Bay of past few days, it had paved the affected, including the Disas- ter half of this week. People Celsius, later this week. The The thunderstorm on Tues- Bengal, lasted nearly an hour. way for the thunderstorm, a ter Management department. in Kolkata and its adjoining temperature will soar above day struck the city and various While it was more intense in senior official of the Regional Train services on the Seal- areas got a relief from discom- normal in Kolkata and other parts of North 24-Parganas, the northern fringes of the city, Meteorological Centre said. dah-Dankuni section were fort caused due to the hot and adjoining districts as well. South 24-Parganas, Hooghly, the central and southern parts Shear winds during the restored at 10.50 pm, while humid condition, following People going out on the Howrah and other districts at received moderate rain. hour-long storm, led to the services on the Howrah-Bard- Kolkatta Tel.: 033-2215 1850 e-mail : [email protected] the thundershower. streets in the sun have been around 7.30 pm, with wind The high-pressure belt disruption of traffic movement haman chord line section is The weather office -pre facing severe discomfort due blowing at a speed of 50-60 provided moisture, which was in some parts of the city, due likely to resume soon. TJM/TTL/18/ENG 4 city mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata |Wednesday, 18 April, 2018 SI critically injured after Fake job racket Drug racket busted, 4 held busted in accidental shot at HQ Barrackpore, OUR CORRESPONDENT victim on the floor. Bhattacha- rya was wreathing in pain one held KOLKATA: A sub-inspector when he was rescued by his including two 19-year-old girls posted with the Criminal inves- colleagues. It was learnt that tigation Department (CID) the bullet pierced his head. The OUR CORRESPONDENT to the women, who took it to OUR CORRESPONDENT suffered critical injuries after victim was immediately rushed the actual buyers at different a bullet pierced his head as his to SSKM Hospital. His condi- KOLKATA: In a major break- private parties and clubs. KOLKATA: Barrackpore service revolver went off. The tion is stated to be serious. through, Narcotics Control Investigation revealed that Police on late Monday night incident created sensation at According to police, the Bureau (NCB) has busted a Dibeyndu is a resident of Dum busted a fake job racket and the CID headquarters on Tues- service revolver of the victim drug peddling racket in South Dum Park area near Lake Town arrested a woman for her day morning. was in his hand when he was Kolkata, which involves stu- and he pursued a diploma alleged involvement in the The incident that took place found lying on the floor. dents of class X from an open course in Information Tech- racket. inside the Bhawani Bhawan Police are looking into all school. nology in post graduation from Acting on a tip off, a team of at around 10 am on Tuesday possible angles behind the inci- Two of the total four a college in Bangalore. investigators raided her house triggered tension among other dent. They are also investigat- arrested persons are 19-year- Dilip Srivastava, Zonal in East Kalianibas area of Bar- colleagues. ing if he was suffering from old women and they are also Director of NCB, stated that rackpore and arrested her. Police are yet to confirm mental depression. allegedly involved in escort investigation has revealed that Police have seized two weap- whether the victim tried to According to the SSKM services. They used to supply Dibeyndu has some friends in ons from the house. attempt suicide or it was a case sources, the patient’s condi- drugs at different parties and Bangalore who supplied him The accused has been of accidental firing. Prelimi- tion is very critical. He has night clubs. Police recovered with the LSD. He used to pro- identified as Tumpa Saha. nary investigation, however, been kept under constant LSD blots and ganja from the cure LSD on a regular basis and According to preliminary suggests that he might have monitoring. accused. used to sell them in the Kol- investigation, police suspect attempted suicide. It was learnt the victim had Acting on a tip off, officers A photo of one of the accused Dibyendu Roy along with items seized during the bust MPOST kata market. 0.37 gram LSD that some others are also The victim, Binay Bhat- been suffering from depression from the Kolkata zonal unit blots were also recovered from involved in the incident. Police tacharya who was currently for past few days over some of NCB conducted a raid and officers to one of her child- known boarding school in arrested. his house. are interrogating Saha to know posted with the Barasat divi- issues. picked up one of the 19-year- hood friends, saying that she Kolkata. Prashant, who is a resident Dibeyndu was earlier the names of other accused sion of the CID was found lying The investigators are trying old women, who is a student had supplied the same to her. The investigating officers of Picnic Garden area, was arrested by the Central Crime who might have been involved on a pool of blood inside Bha- to know if he had been under of class X in an open school. The police also picked up came to know about two oth- also pursuing studies of class Branch of Bangalore Police in in this fake job racket. wani Bhawan. any stress. The family mem- The officers seized 0.2 gram the other women. ers – Prashant Basnet (22) and X from an open school. 2015 on charges of smuggling After investigation, police Hearing the sound of the bers of the victim are also being LSD blots and 2.8 kg ganja Both of them were known Dibyendu Roy (32) – who were It was Prashant who had drugs along with a gang of two came to know that the accused gunshot, some of his colleagues interrogated in this connec- from her possession. to each other for the past many also involved in the racket. taken the consignment from other college dropouts mani- used to dupe youth with false rushed to the spot to find the tion so far. She took the investigating years as they studied in a well The duo were subsequently Dibyendu and handed it over kantan and Jag Sai Parvesh. assurance of jobs in various offices. The accused used to Senior bank AUSPICIOUS OCCASION receive money from the peo- ple on this ground. official arrested SHG dept to impart beautician Police said the accused bought a house in East Kaliani- for approving loan bus area under ward number 1 training course to girls free of cost of Barrackpore Municipality, against fake docs five years ago and started liv- ing there. She used to intro- OUR CORRESPONDENT duce herself as a top brass in a multinational company. Police KOLKATA: The state Con- said the woman whose hus- sumer Affairs and Self Help band works in a private organ- Group (SHG) minister Sadhan isation also duped many youth Pande said on Tuesday that his with fake job promises. She department is ready to impart duped lakhs of money from beautician training course to job seekers from various parts girls at government schools free of the state. of cost. The matter came to light Emphasising on the need after a victim lodged compli- OUR CORRESPONDENT for girls to be self-reliant, Pande ant with the local police station said: “My department has tied stating how she was duped by KOLKATA: Police arrested a up with a leading city-based The minister said his keting their products. the accused. On the basis of senior official of a nationalised beautician and has been run- department is providing train- Stressing on the need for the specific complaint, police bank on charges of sanctioning ning a beautician course. A ing in making jute and other good relationship between stu- started a probe. Police said that loan against “fake documents” good beautician is very much handicraft products, com- dents and teachers, the minister one victim alleged that she paid furnished by a borrower. in demand for bridal make- puter and other skill devel- said traditional and old schools money to the accused for a job Police said a complaint was up and for similar purposes. opment training to nearly 70 like Adi Mahakali Pathsala in a private company. lodged against the 52-year-old I would urge schools if they lakh women across the state. have been able to set an exam- The victim woman later official, Om Prakash Ram, with want to provide training in this “If women can form a self help ple in churning out students came to know that she had the Bidhannagar East Police area, they can come up with a group comprising 10 mem- with good education as well as been cheated by the accused. Station on December 30 in proposal as my department is bers, they can avail bank loan moral values. “We have seen After starting a probe police 2017. ready to provide training com- at a nominal interest of only 2 that in some schools the rela- arrested the accused on late Based on the complaint, pletely free of cost,” Pande said percent as the remaining per- tionship between students and Monday night. According to police had initiated a probe while addressing a program to centage of the loan is borne by teachers are not good. Hence, the preliminary investigation and preliminary investigation mark the closing of 125 years our department,” Pande said schools like Mahakali Pathsala police suspect that the accused revealed that the document Shopping for Akshay Tritiya in Kolkata PIC/MPOST celebration of Adi Mahakali adding that the government is should be a lesson for them,” might have duped money from against which the loan was Pathsala. ready to help the SHGs in mar- he added. many job seekers. sanctioned was fake. He is a resident of Haridev- pur area. BIS to launch awareness drive on A police officer stated that Guardians protest against fee hike some borrower showed fake documents to get a loan and the official, who was then the man- hallmarked jewellery among customers ager of the particular branch outside school in Santragachhi of the nationalised bank, OUR CORRESPONDENT Assay Centre’s identification sanctioned it. mark and jeweller’s identifica- OUR CORRESPONDENT authorities before increasing protest demonstration on the tion to keep an eye on fee hike It was alleged that “the man KOLKATA: The Bureau of tion mark. Customer should the fees. school campus if the authorities by the private schools in the being manager of the branch Indian Standards (BIS) will also be aware that the con- KOLKATA: Hundreds of According to police, they do not revoke their decision. city. was instrumental to materi- launch a special drive to cre- cerned jewellery shop must guardians staged a demon- started the demonstration at The agitating guardians have The School Education alise the loan without proper ate awareness among the con- have the sign of hallmarked stration outside an English around 7.30 am outside the alleged that the school author- department has already pre- verification”. sumers to purchase hallmarked licence on their board pre- medium school at Santragachhi school campus. They alleged ities hiked the annual school pared a draft in this regard and Based on the allegations, jewellery on the occasion of scribed by the Bureau of Indian on Tuesday morning to protest that the fees have been hiked fees under various heads. is now seeking an opinion from police had initiated a case Akshay Tritiya. Standards. against the school authorities’ up to Rs 9,000 from Rs 4,000. It may be mentioned here experts. under several sections of the A meeting was held The cash memo provided decision to hike fees. They also alleged that the that Chief Minister Mamata It was learnt that the legisla- Indian Penal Code (IPC) on between senior BIS officials or silver. This scheme is pres- to them must be checked and The incident had not only school receive a huge amount Banerjee during a meeting with tion will come into effect after charges of Forgery for pur- and some jewellers at the East- ently voluntary but accord- a proper invoice should be kept triggered tension in the area of money as development fees the private school authorities the Panchayat elections. pose of cheating (468 IPC), ern Regional Office on Tuesday ing to the BIS officials, they for further verifications, if the but also disrupted the normal from the students but the class had instructed them not to It is learnt that a Committee cheating and dishonestly afternoon. have appealed for it to become hallmarked jewellery is under functioning of the school. rooms, toilets have been lying increase the fees in a manner will be formed which will func- inducing delivery of property BIS officials Vishnu Gupta, mandatory. suspicion. The guardians alleged that in a bad shape. that it becomes a burden on tion in the same manner as the (420 IPC) and acts done by sev- NK Kansara, KK Paul and BIS official, Vishnu Gupta, The hallmarking charges the private school authorities Even there was no arrange- the parents. West Bengal Clinical Establish- eral persons in furtherance of Kunal Kumar spoke to jewel- spoke about the precautions per article for gold are Rs 35 were increasing the fees arbi- ment for purified drinking Despite the Chief Minis- ment Regulatory Commission. common intention (34 IPC). ers Samar De and Subir Sen that a customer must take into and Rs 25 for silver. trarily without stressing on the water for the children in the ter’s instruction, the school had All schools in the state, Sources said the police and others on the issue. The account whilst purchasing hall- The officials said 21,641 infrastructural issues. school. The children are made increased the annual fee struc- regardless of board affiliations, questioned the person Government of India started mark jewellery. hallmark jewellery license A huge contingent of police to stand in the sun while hav- ture by a huge margin, alleged will come under the oversight in this connection and BIS Hallmarking Scheme in The purchased jewellery holders are present in India and rushed to the spot immediately ing their food during the tif- the guardians. of this committee, which will he was arrested after dis- the year 2000 to protect the must have all the 4 symbols of BIS hopes that this number will after the incident. The guard- fin period. It may be here mentioned be formed with representatives crepancies found in his consumers against becoming hallmark, which are the BIS increase due to this awareness ians also alleged that they were Some of the guardians also that the state government will from schools as well as the state statement. a victim to inferior quality gold Standard Mark, Purity in carat, drive. not consulted by the school threatened to continue the soon come out with a legisla- government. WBHC to organise seminar on Youth arrested for Endangered fishing cats give allegedly raping birth at Alipore Zoo after years Heritage Preservation today minor in S Dinajpur SOUMITRA NANDI OUR CORRESPONDENT OUR CORRESPONDENT KOLKATA: The Alipore Zoo- KOLKATA: West Bengal Heritage logical Garden has finally man- Commission will organise a seminar BALURGHAT: Police have arrested a aged to increase the number on Heritage Preservation to celebrate youth on charges alleged rape of a class of fishing cats in the zoo after the World Heritage Day on Wednesday. X student at Basuria village of Pransagar many years. Chairman of the Commission under Gangarampur police station in The zoo authorities are Suvaprasanna will be present at the South Dinajpur district on Monday. upbeat about the increase in seminar along with senior state govern- Police arrested the youth named population of the animal as ment engineers who are associated with Abdul Kader (22). fishing cat is listed as vulner- heritage conservation and preservation. The victim was admitted to Gan- able on the IUCN Red List. Heritage architects will also be pres- garampur sub-divisional hospital after “The fishing cat is the state decided to try out something sized wild cat of South and ent. Preservation of heritage structures her condition deteriorated. A medical animal of Bengal. But its pop- different and kept them hidden Southeast Asia that live fore- and buildings have become a special- test of the victim has already been done. ulation is threatened with the for a period of one year. This most in the vicinity of wet- ised subject throughout the world. In shells used to be produced. Lord Clive, play ‘Sarmistha’ was staged and Pandit Police said the victim met the wetlands in the state declin- yielded fruits and they gave lands, along rivers, streams, Kolkata, several old structures have Commander-in-Chief of British India Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar had come to accused on her way back home from her ing severely in the last decade. birth to three babies,” a senior oxbow lakes, in swamps and been preserved by experts. Work on resided in Dum Dum after gaining vic- witness the drama. uncle’s house on Monday afternoon.The So, we have decided to increase zoo official said. mangroves and lives on fishes. the preservation of Writers’ Buildings tory in the Battle of Plassey. Dum Dum Parliamentary seat has accused asked her to spend some time the population of the animal The babies which were “The state government in is going on. The house where Clive resided was seven segments which are Khardah, with him. He took her to a nearby foot- in the zoo. We had two pairs kept away along with the adult the last few years have taken Bikash Sinha, a well-noted Science set up by Alivardi Khan, which the East Kamarhati, Rajarhat- Gopalpur, Dum bridge where he allegedly raped her. He of fishing cats here. Now, they females for another period of some steps in conservation of Professor will release the first book of India Company had taken over. Being Dum Uttar, Baranagore, Panihati and left the girl who became unconscious. have given birth to three babies six months have been brought wetlands but there have been a six volume series on the History of situated on a hillock, a large portion of Dum Dum. Locals took her to a hospital where which means that the popula- in public view recently and the incidents when people have Dum Dum. the house has collapsed. There was a Shyamal Ghosh, spokesman for she narrated the whole story and told tion have gone up from four visitors are really excited. “We netted these animals and killed The book contains the first map of dancing hall on the first floor. People’s Green Society said Dum Dum the name of the accused. to seven,” said Asis Kumar have plans to set them free in them. There is still a lack of Dum Dum published by the British up Mir Zafar used to stay in a nearby has a rich heritage and it should be A large contingent of police has been Samanta, director of Alipore the open, once there is a fur- awareness among people about to the area released by the Dum Dum building and dancing girls used to visit made available to the younger genera- sent to maintain peace. There was ten- Zoo. ther rise in their population,” this animal species, which is municipality recently. Clive’s House through an underground tion. “The book is not only informative sion in the area after the news spread. “We found out that the Samanta said. endangered and hardly attack The British had set up a canton- tunnel. It was in Belgachi Natyamancha, but has been written in an interesting Locals have demanded stringent action pairs were not mating while The fishing cat (Prionailu- any human being ” a senior zoo ment in Dum Dum where cannon where Michael Madhusudan’s famous way,” he maintained. of the accused. they were in public view. So, we rus viverrinus) is a medium- official said. nation 5 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata| Wednesday, 18 April, 2018 mp Oppn says 'terror of note ban' has Three BJP states, Tamil Nadu returned as 'financial emergency'

OUR CORRESPONDENT Nirav Modi, an accused Ministry acknowledged there to seek review of SC/ST order in the alleged Rs 12,700- has been an unusual spurt in NEW DELHI/AMETHI/ crore scam at state-run Pun- currency demand in the coun- KOLKATA: Opposition par- jab National Bank, has been try in last three months, but OUR CORRESPONDENT ties on Tuesday slammed the absconding. did not give specific reasons. Highlights government over cash crunch In Kolkata, West Bengal It has also decided to ramp up NEW DELHI: Three BJP- »»MP, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh have revoked their in ATMs and banks in sev- Chief Minister Mamata Baner- the supply of new Rs 500 notes, ruled states and Tamil Nadu decision and decided to join the Centre in filing eral parts of the country, say- jee said the cash crunch was a even as reports suggested that will move the Supreme Court review pleas ing the "terror of note ban" has reminder of the demonetisa- Rs 2,000 notes, which was eas- against its order on the SC/ST returned to haunt the people tion days. ier to hoard, were particularly Act with the Centre maintain- »»The Centre is keeping ready an ordinance to annul and dubbed the situation as a "Seeing reports of ATMs impacted by the shortage. ing that state governments are the order of the court, depending on the outcome of "financial emergency". running out of cash in sev- While currency supply on board in seeking a recall its petition On the back foot, the gov- eral states. Big notes missing. increased by Rs 45,000 crore of the verdict, days after vio- ernment attributed the cash Reminder of Demonetisation in the first 13 days of April, lent protests by Dalit groups »»The court on March 20 had laid down guidelines to shortage to an unusual spurt in days. Is there a Financial Emer- "unusual spurt in demand" engulfed several parts of the prevent the alleged misuse of the Scheduled Castes demand in last three months, gency going on in the country?" was seen more in some parts country. and the Schedule Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and Finance Minister Arun she said in a tweet. of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Following a nudge from the already filed a review plea, a top The decision was arrived Jaitley said the "temporary Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh top BJP brass, Madhya Pradesh, BJP leader told reporters that at a meeting chaired by Chief »»Dalit groups have vehemently protested against the shortage" in certain states is CASH CRUNCH and Bihar, the ministry said. Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh -- the party's central leadership Minister K Palaniswami verdict, saying it dilutes the law and will lead to a being "tackled quickly" and that Minister of State for Finance all of whom had reportedly has spoken to the chief minis- with his cabinet colleagues, rise in cases of atrocities against the scheduled castes there is "more than adequate" CPI (M) leader Sitaram Shiv Pratap Shukla said the taken steps to implement the ters of Chhattisgarh, Madhya including his deputy O and tribes currency in circulation. Yechury said, "ATMs were government has formed state- verdict -- have revoked their Pradesh and Rajsthan, where Panneerselvam, an official Currency shortage was empty in November 2016. wise committees and the issue decision and decided to join police chiefs were asked to release said. »»A 'Bharat Bandh' called by them on April 2 had reported from several parts of ATMs are empty now. And the would be resolved in next 2-3 the Centre in filing review implement the March 20 order, Opposition parties have turned violent, leading to deaths of at least 11 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, only party flush with cash is the days. Besides, the RBI has also pleas. to keep in abeyance the deci- used the issue to attack the rul- persons. Madhya Pradesh, Chhattis- BJP: People suffer." formed a committee to trans- Official sources also said sion and move the court with ing BJP, which has been assid- garh, Bihar and poll-bound Referring to the govern- fer currency from cash-surplus the Centre is keeping ready an their review pleas. uously wooing Dalits under Centre," a ministry official said. in the apex court against its two Karnataka, among other states. ment's demonetisation deci- states to the others, he said. ordinance to annul the order In Raipur, Chhattisgarh Prime Minister Narendra Modi Union minister and BJP ally orders which, it has argued, Several ATMs in the national sion in November 2016, Countering the govern- of the court, depending on the Chief Minister Raman Singh and its president Amit Shah. Ram Vilas Paswan, who has would work against the inter- capital also saw long queues when the government had ment's stand, Yechury said, outcome of its petition. told reporters that his govern- Indicating that more states emerged as the government's ests of the SCs and the STs. and soon ran out of cash. announced withdrawal of the "This government which still The court on March 20 ment is moving the Supreme will move the apex court, home key spokesperson on Dalit With several Dalits groups In his Lok Sabha con- then Rs 500/1000 notes and has not been able to count the had laid down guidelines to Court against its order while ministry officials said state gov- issues, told reporters that the agitating and opposition par- stituency Amethi, Congress subsequently introduced new demonetised currency is asking prevent the alleged misuse of it has also revoked a police ernments are with the Centre government will move the apex ties targeting the BJP, the gov- President Rahul Gandhi said Rs 2,000 notes, Yechury said the us to trust its Jumla that there the Scheduled Castes and the department circular on imple- on the issue of recalling the court for the repeal of its direc- ernment is keen to flaunt its the "terror of note-ban" has country is still paying the price is no cash crunch." Schedule Tribes (Prevention of mentation of the verdict. Supreme Court order. tions which, he added, have pro-Dalit credentials as it again gripped the country of "a sudden midnight Firman "After the demonetisation Atrocities) Act. "The state government is "The Centre has made it halted the reservation for these prepares for a series of polls, and accused Prime Minister (order) of demonetisation". disaster where goalposts were Dalit groups have, however, affected by the judgement. In abundantly clear that there communities in promotion. including the next Lok Sabha Narendra Modi of destroying In a series of tweets, he said repeatedly shifted and dead- vehemently protested against Chhattisgarh, it is the respon- should be no dilution of the Paswan, who is a member election in 2019, in which votes the banking system with his the demonetisation did not kill lines changed, no one trusts the the verdict, saying it dilutes the sibility of the government to SC/ST Act. It has filed a review of a group of ministers consti- of the community will be cru- demonetisation decision. terrorism and it did not kill Modi government anymore," law and will lead to a rise in protect the honour of SCs and petition in the Supreme Court tuted for issues involving these cial to its fortune. The Congress chief also corruption or fake currency the Left leader tweeted. cases of atrocities against the STs. The state government has for recall of its order. As far communities, said the govern- Paswan said the court has took to Twitter to attack Modi, either. Firebrand student leader scheduled castes and tribes. A always been sensitive towards as states are concerned, they ment is open to bringing an ruled in favour of reservation alleging he "snatched" the Rs "But it has certainly killed Kanhaiya Kumar also took 'Bharat Bandh' called by them them and will move the apex are also on board. They are ordinance but will first move for SCs and STs in promotion 500/1000 currency notes from the Indian economy. The swipe at Jaitley, saying, "Dear on April 2 had turned violent, court against its order," he said. in touch with the Centre and the apex court. but also introduced several the pocket of every Indian and cash crisis tells us how Modi's Finance Minister, cashless leading to deaths of at least 11 Tamil Nadu government many of them are taking steps. His announcement comes conditions, which have led to "gave" it to Nirav Modi, but was demonetisation disaster is still economy does not eman cash- persons. also announced that it will Some have already announced close on the heels of the gov- non-implementation of quota neither speaking a word about wreaking havoc," he added. less banks and cashless ATMs. While the Centre has move the apex court. that they will associate with the ernment's decision to file pleas guidelines. it nor facing Parliament. In a statement, the Finance We hope you understand." BJP attacks Congress on PM can't face LS for 15 minutes: Rahul Police ready with status poll ticket to lawyer who OUR CORRESPONDENT word... he took out the Rs. 500 and report in Sunanda case AMETHI: Facing flak from Rs. 1000 notes from the pock- represented Mehul Choksi the BJP for the virtual washout ets of the common man in the OUR CORRESPONDENT of the recent budget session of name of demonetisation and Parliament, Congress president put them in the pocket of Nirav NEW DELHI: Almost four OUR CORRESPONDENT has in the past dismissed BJP's Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit Modi." years and four months after allegations of having links with back, saying the Prime Minis- Later addressing a gather- the death of Sunanda Pushkar, NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: Choksi. ter who has the time to travel ing at Majhgawa in Gauriganj Delhi police's investigation The BJP on Tuesday hit out at "Choksi was the third son- all over the country, could not assembly segment of his Lok over the mysterious death of the Congress for giving a ticket in-law of the Congress after spare 15 minutes for the Lok Sabha constituency, Rahul said the wife of Congress MP Shashi in upcoming Karnataka assem- Vadra (Priyanka Gandhi's hus- Sabha. his party wanted all-round Tharoor, seems to be on the bly polls to a lawyer who had band Rober Vadra) and "Prime Minister is travel- development of Amethi but the concluding stage. represented fugitive diaman- Vijay Mallya, who is also ling across the country, but he Modi government took away Although senior officers of taire Mehul Choksi, and alleged an accused in a bank fraud," does not have 15 minutes to most of the projects including Delhi police remained tight- logical profiling of key suspects that the tainted businessman Rao said. give a speech in the Lok Sabha," IIIT, mega food park and the lipped regarding the final out- and those having crucial infor- enjoyed the "patronage" of Chandramouli was Chok- Rahul Gandhi told reporters paper mill which would have come, sources privy to the mation in the case. Rahul Gandhi. si's advocate when he moved here on the second day of his provided employment to thou- investigation, say 'Status report, While not many in SIT "H S Chandramauli has the Karnataka High Court in three-day visit to his Parlia- sands of youth. which will be submitted to the believe it is a murder case, been given 2016 against mantary constituency. Congress President Rahul Gandhi interacts with a child at a programme He, however, promised that Apex court shortly, might point sources do not rule out the a Congress the state gov- "15 minute de dein, khare at Majhagava village of Amethi on Tuesday PTI he would again try to bring toward 'abetment' suicide case possibility that Sunanda might ticket from K'TAKA ernment and nahin ho payenge Lok Sabha back some projects, including ( IPC 306 ) and destruction have committed suicide. the Madikeri ASSEMBLY POLL S V Harip- mein (He will not be able to to support." Raking up the issue of the food park, in the interest of evidence against unknown Sources in SIT say Sunanda was constituency rasad, a city- face the Lok Sabha even for 15 As far as facing the Lok alleged embezzlement of over of local youths. suspects'. It is still unclear who consuming a good number of for Karnataka Assem- based businessman who had minutes, he will not be able to Sabha is concerned, all know ?13,500 crore from the Pun- "Unless youths are would come under the abet- anti-depressant pills without bly election next month filed the complaint of cheat- answer our queries)," he said. how Modiji speaks in the Par- jab National Bank (PNB) by employed, the country will not ment to suicide ambit. prescription, her frequent pub- because he represented ing against Choksi, BJP lead- The BJP, however, reacted liament... those who are raising the uncle-nephew duo Nirav progress up to mark," he said. Delhi police Cheif PRO lic spat with Shashi Tharoor Choksi," BJP spokeperson G ers claimed. Nirav Modi and sharply to Gandhi's remarks questions on this should self- Modi and Mehul Choksi, Gan- In a meeting with a com- Depender Pathak on the ques- also points to a strained rela- V L Rao alleged. his uncle Choksi are among the saying the Congress leader will evaluate as to how long they dhi said, "He (the PM) refers to mittee for establishment of a tion of the final outcome said, tionship. However, in absence The party's reaction came accused in the scam related to do well worrying more about can sit with full concentration Nirav Modi as Nirav and Mehul university in Amethi, he said “The honorable court is seized of a suicide note and the fact after Congress spokesperson alleged cheating of the Punjab his constituency. there, Pathak said. Chowksi as Mehul bhai and he would make another effort of the matter and the investiga- that Sunanda's son Shiv Push- Brijesh Kalappa, who lost out National Bank to the tune of "As far as the Prime Minis- Earlier, referring to the this is a fact... whose good days in this regard. tion made in the case is in the kar already gave a clean chit to to lawyer Chandramauli in about USD two billion. ter speaking in the Lok Sabha Indo-French inter-governmen- have come...?" Rahul said he had already final stage.Members of Special Shashi, makes the death more the race for party ticket from The in-charge of BJP's is considered, Rahul Gandhi tal pact inked in September, "Modiji had said good days written a letter to the HRD Investigation Team ( SIT ) are suspicious. Madikeri, put out a cryptic national information and tech- will not be able to compete with 2016 for buying 36 off-the-shelf would come for the people, but Minister for it. finalising it with the prosecu- Sources in SIT say despite message on Twitter: "I have nology cell, Amit Malviya, used him," state BJP general secre- Dassault Rafale twin-engine the reality is that 'achcey din' He laid the foundation tion. Shortly we will be sub- probing the case for over three never represented Mehul the hash-tag #CongressWith- tary Vijay Bahadur Pathak said. fighters for the IAF, Rahul said, have come for only 15 people stone of some projects includ- mitting a detailed report to years and using best available Choksi nor have I been given Nirav on Twitter and asked Pathak said, "Rahul is in "It's a case of direct theft in the like Nirav Modi and Muhul ing establishment of a com- the court. And at this time, it scientific tools, there is no evi- the party nomination." why lawyer Chandramouli his parliamentary constitu- Rafale deal... Rs.45,000 crore Chowksi. For the farmers, munity centre at Majhgawa in would not be a good idea to dence to prove that Sunanda Addressing a press con- was given ticket from Madik- ency and the people there has been given to an industri- labourers and the poor, these Jamo block. reveal the outcome of the case.” was murdered. Mere suspicion ference in Delhi, Rao alleged, eri while it was denied to Chief are questioning him about alist friend." are bad days," he asserted. Before flying back to Delhi, One year after the myste- can't be used to file charge sheet "Choksi enjoyed the patronage, Minister Siddaramaiah's legal about the state of the 'adarsh' To a question, the Con- Continuing his attack, he is scheduled to attend the rious death of Sunanda Push- against anyone. strength and support of Rahul advisor and party spokesper- (ideal) village and what all he gress president said, "Jobs were Rahul said, "Nirav Modi fled District Vigilance and Moni- kar, the Delhi police registered Sunanda Pushkar was Gandhi in the party." son Brijesh Kalappa, who hails has done about the develop- snatched but the Prime Minis- with country's money but the toring Committee meeting at a case under IPC Section 302 found dead under mysterious The Congress President from the area. ment schemes which he had ter did not speak a word on it... prime minister did not say a Gauriganj collectorate. that is murder. This suggests circumstances in Hotel Leela that after the investigation rel- Palace in New Delhi on Janu- evant proof to prove murder ary 17, 2014. She was found in Verdict against hasn't been found by the inves- suite number 345 by her hus- PM Modi calls on Sweden King, Govt examining FB, tigating team, though it has band Shashi Tharoor, who had Asaram to be conducted series of scientific reportedly returned from an discusses bilateral cooperation pronounced on jail Analytica responses tests including forensic psycho- all-day Congress event.

STOCKHOLM: Prime Minis- premises: HC OUR CORRESPONDENT 20 crore users in the country. ter Narendra Modi on Tuesday "The responses are being called on Swedish King Carl OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: The gov- examined in the context of XVI Gustaf and exchanged ernment is "examining" the global developments," the offi- views on strengthening bilat- JODHPUR: The Rajasthan responses furnished by Face- cial in IT Ministry said. eral cooperation across several High Court on Tuesday allowed book and Cambridge Analytica Noting that the data leak sectors. a plea by the state police for on the data breach issue, while episode was global and the Modi arrived here in the pronouncement of trial court it keeps a close watch on global nature of irregularities involved capital of Sweden yesterday, the verdict in a rape case against developments on the matter, a were "by and large similar", the first bilateral visit by an Indian self-styled 'god-man' Asaram senior IT Ministry official said official said that the IT Ministry premier to the Nordic nation on premises of Jodhpur cen- on Tuesday. The US social net- is keeping a close watch on the in 30 years. tral jail, where he is lodged, working giant is facing intense developments that are unfold- Swedish Prime Minister and directed the authorities to scrutiny from its users as well ing across countries that have Stefan Lofven received Modi deploy adequate security per- as governments across the been hit by the data fiasco. at the airport. Modi and Lofven sonnel to ensure that his fol- globe after a data leak scandal In its reply to the Indian also travelled together in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls on King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, lowers do no create any law and hit about 87 million users. government's notice, Facebook same vehicle from the air- in Stockholm on Tuesday PTI order problem in the city. The British data analytics and had informed that "only 335 port to the hotel. He will also high court directed the court of political consulting firm Cam- people" in India were directly hold bilateral meetings with Affairs Ministry spokesperson Earlier, ahead of his visit, special judge SC/ST (Preven- bridge Analytica has been affected through the instal- his Swedish counterpart Ste- Raveesh Kumar tweeted. Modi said in New Delhi he was tion of Atrocities) Act, Jodh- accused of harvesting personal lation of an app and another fan Lofven and leaders of four "Royal start to the day! PM looking forward to deepen- pur to conduct proceedings for information of millions of 5,62,120 people were "poten- other Nordic nations. @narendramodi called on His ing bilateral engagement with pronouncement of judgment in Facebook users illegally to help tially affected" as friends of "10 engagements in 10 Majesty the King Carl XVI both countries in a number of the case against Asaram on the political campaigns and influ- those users. hours- a hectic day begins for Gustaf of Sweden. Leaders areas including trade, invest- jail premises on the fixed date ence polls in several countries. Cambridge Analytica, on PM @narendramodi in Stock- exchanged views on strength- ment and clean energy. Modi of April 25. The Indian government the other hand, is believed to holm! Call on King of Swe- ening bilateral cooperation had said he and Lofven would A bench of justices Gopal too had shot-off notices to have responded saying it had den, bilateral meeting with across several sectors," Kumar interact with top business lead- Krishna Vyas and Ramchan- both the companies question- not used the personal informa- @SwedishPM & 4 Nordic said. Modi is on the first leg of ers of both countries and chart dra Singh Jhala also directed ing them on the impact of the tion of Indian users from Face- countries' leaders, roundtable his five-day foreign tour which out a future roadmap of coop- the Superintendent of Jodh- data breach, following which book. Facebook had said it is meeting with Swedish CEOs, will also take him to the UK eration in sectors such as trade pur Central Jail and the police Facebook admitted that nearly introducing a third-party fact- call by Leader of Opposition, where he will attend the Com- and investment, science and and district administration to 5.62 lakh people in India were checking programme in India India-Nordic Summit and monwealth Heads of Govern- technology, clean energy and make all arrangements for the "potentially affected" by the to combat the spread of "false Community event," External ment Meeting (CHOGM). smart cities. PTI proceedings in the central jail. incident. Facebook has over news" on its platform. ICA/790(4)/2018 6 nation mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 18 April, 2018 Decide school safety guidelines UP Guv says 'Ram' was part of Dr BR Ambedkar's name

in three months, SC tells Centre OUR CORRESPONDENT involved in political allegations. The Governor, however, OUR CORRESPONDENT and union territories as parties BALLIA (UP): Reacting to said he as always been putting The decision taken and sought proper implemen- the controversy over includ- his views on the incidents tak- NEW DELHI: The Supreme by the government tation of the existing guidelines ing 'Ramji' in Dr BR Ambe- ing place in the state. Court on Tuesday asked the of authorities including the dar's name, UP Governor Ram "I had given two sugges- Centre to decide in three should cover both Delhi Commission for Protec- Naik on Tuesday asserted that tions to the then CM Akhilesh months on demands for fram- public and private tion of Child Rights (DCPCR) 'Ram' was part of the full name Yadav for holding foundation ing of safety guidelines for all on prevention of child abuse of the Indian Constitution's day of the state and organis- schools, as sought by the father schools: Top court in schools. key architect and that is how ing a programme to mark 100 of a seven-year-old boy who Referring to the guidelines, he used to sign in the constitu- the constituent assembly also years of Bal Gangadhar Tilak's was killed in a Gurgaon school, across the country. it said every school is required ent assembly. had his full signatures,' Ram slogan "swaraj mera janma- and some lawyers. The plea had also sought to have a "child protection "Some people have the Naik said. siddh adhikar hai (Self-rule is The top court said the deci- cancellation of licences and for- policy which should be under- speciality of raking up con- To a question on Sama- my birthright)' which he did sion taken by the government feiture of state grants of erring stood, explained and signed by troversies in politics... in Uttar jwadi Party allegation that he not accept but Adityanath should cover both public and sider taking a decision in three and organisations. schools. all employees or recruits". Pradesh, Dr Ambedkar's name had remained very vocal dur- accepted," he added. private schools. months. The decision taken Three states -- Haryana, Another PIL, filed by law- All new employees must go was not being used properly ing the Akhilesh Yadav govern- Akhilesh Yadav had A bench of Justices Adarsh shall be for both government Karnataka and Himachal yer Sujeeta Srivastava, raised through a day-long orientation and so I had given a sugges- met, but has gone silent during recently alleged that Governor Kumar Goel and RF Nariman as well as private schools," the Pradesh -- have filed their the issue of children "being programme on issues related tion in this regard to the gov- Yogi Adityanath's regime, Ram had been very vocal during said the court was not an expert bench said. responses in the case. exploited and subjected to to child protection within a ernment," said the Governor Naik said he had been in the his government while he has on framing of policy or guide- Earlier, the apex court The plea filed by two child abuse repeatedly within month of their joining, the plea who was here to attend a school Raj Bhawan for over three remained mostly silent during lines for schools and it would had sought compilation of women lawyers, Abha R the boundaries of the schools" suggested while referring to the programme in Dharhara vil- years now and had never said Yogi Adityanath's regime. be appropriate if the govern- norms formulated by the Sharma and Sangeeta Bharti, and demanded that central and guidelines. Each school must lage under Sukhpura police sta- anything which had political Earlier in the day , two MPs ment looks into the cause Centre and states for its con- sought framing of "non-nego- state governments notify a set have child abuse monitoring tion area. overtones. and a district unit president of raised in various writ petitions. sideration. It had asked all tiable" child safety conditions of "non-negotiable" child safety committee with two student as "A postal stamp released on "It is another thing if some- the ruling party boycotted the "We direct Ministry of the states and union territo- and implementation of existing conditions for schools. representatives and a thorough the centenary functions of his one sees political colour in my programme organised for the Human Resource Develop- ries to file their responses on guidelines to protect school- Besides the Human police verification was needed birth anniversary also bore his statements," he said, adding he Governor, accusing the local ment (HRD) to look into the the PILs filed by father of the going children from offences Resources Ministry, the plea before employing a person in a full name as Dr Bhim Ram Rao has the constitutional respon- administration of ignoring prayers in the PILs and con- deceased child, some lawyers like sexual abuse and murder has made all state governments school, it said. Ambedkar... his signatures in sibilities and does not get them. IAF conducts drill Lal Singh takes out rally for CBI probe in Bomb explodes outside close to China border Indian consulate office Kathua rape; calls for Mufti's resignation in Nepal, no casualties SAMBA (J&K): BJP leader said. Lal Singh, who had resigned "It (the perception) cre- from the state cabinet over ated problems for our prime the Kathua rape and murder minister and country. It was case, on Tuesday led a rally not good. So, we preferred to in support of CBI probe into resign. We have not done any- the incident and called for the thing wrong," Singh added. resignation of J&K CM Meh- The brutal gang rape and booba Mufti for her "failure" murder of the girl from the CHINYALISAUR airstrip around 7.15 am. The to address the issue. nomadic Bakerwal community (U'KHAND): The ongo- aircraft made a second landing Singh and industries min- and Prime Minister Narendra ing nationwide mega-combat at the airstrip at 7.45 am and a ister Chander Prakash Ganga Modi's "silence" on the issue exercise of the Indian Air Force third at 8.01 am, the sources had resigned on April 13 over were also written about in an KATHMANDU/NEW of around 1 feet by 1.5 feet in (IAF) began in Uttarakhand's said. their participation in an earlier editorial of the New York Times. DELHI: A bomb went off out- wall of the consulate towards Uttarkashi district on Tuesday The exercise would con- rally in support of the accused In the editorial titled side the office of the Indian the secluded rear side of the to examine the strategic pre- tinue in Chinyalisaur till Sun- in the gang rape and murder of "If two ministers can sacri- for "creating a perception", thus 'Modi's Long Silence as Women consulate in Nepal's Birat- office building. paredness of its infrastructure day, it added. an eight-year-old girl in Kathua fice their posts in the interest of forcing him to take such a step. in India Are Attacked', the NYT nagar on Monday night but no They said no one was in in the area. 'Gagan Shakti' is said to be district. The former forest min- peace, those who are actually "We resigned because the editorial board said Modi one was injured in the "minor the office at the time of the Though IAF officials main- the IAF's biggest such exercise ister said the chief minister had responsible for creating such perception created by the tweets frequently and consid- explosion", officials said. explosion. tained a distance from the in decades, to check its oper- failed to understand the popu- an atmosphere should listen to national media was not good. ers himself a "talented orator" Spokesperson in the Minis- The camp office of the con- media, sources said the exer- ational preparedness with a lar sentiment and was yet to their conscience," he said tar- It portrayed the situation in a yet he "loses his voice when it try of External Affairs Raveesh sulate was set up during the cise -- 'Gagan Shakti' -- began focus on dealing with all possi- seek a CBI probe into the bru- geting the PDP leader. wrong way, which was not the comes to speaking out about Kumar said Indian embassy in floods in Nepal and north around 6.30 am at Chinyalisaur ble security challenges, includ- tal incident. Singh also said that he case at all. It was portrayed that the dangers faced by women Kathmandu was in touch with Bihar. A senior officer of Nepal town, 230km from the Indo- ing from China and Pakistan. It is her (Mehbooba Muf- would press for CBI probe into the entire Jammu region was and minorities who are fre- the Nepal government over the police said it was investigat- China border. The two-week drill started ti's) biggest failure. If she has the incident. siding with rapists," he claimed. quent targets of the national- incident and that the security ing to find out who caused the The first An-32 transport on April 8 and would continue wisdom and conscience, she Asked about his decision to There was no need to resign ist and communal forces that authorities in that country were blast, according to Kathmandu aircraft carrying IAF person- till the 22nd of this month, offi- should resign, Singh told resign from the state govern- had the media not created such are part of the base of his BJP investigating the matter. Post. nel landed at the Chinyalisaur cials had said. MPOST reporters here. ment, Singh blamed the media a perception, the BJP leader Party". "A minor explosion took Investigating officers sus- place along the rear bound- pect that cadres of a local politi- ary wall of the camp office cal group have caused the blast. All round improvement cup award for NCR of embassy of India at Birat- The party had called a general Rahul-led Cong no challenge nagar, Nepal at about 20:15 strike in Biratnagar on Monday. hours on April 16. No one has The security around the NEW DELHI: In recognition Commenting on the been injured in the incident," blast site has been upped after to Modi, says Raman Singh of the tremendous improve- achievement, GM, NCR said Kumar said. the incident. ment shown by North Cen- it has worked very hard and Sources in the security Biratnagar is the industrial RAIPUR: The Congress led by asked about the challenges TMC chief Mamata Banerjee tral Railway (NCR) across all very consistently throughout establishment in New Delhi capital of Nepal and 6 km north Rahul Gandhi poses no chal- Modi faced ahead of the Lok and Congress president Gan- major parameters in the finan- the last financial year to bring said the explosion caused a hole of the border of Bihar. PTI lenge to Prime Minister Nar- Sabha polls. The Rahul Gan- dhi, everybody wanted to be cial year 2017-18, the zone has about improvement across the endra Modi and will find it dhi-led Congress is no chal- the prime minister. "Delhi can- been awarded with the presti- board, which has been recog- difficult to win even 40 or 50 lenge, he stressed. not be run like this," he said. gious best all round improve- nized at the highest level. “The BRIEFS seats in the 2019 Parliamen- The party occupies the For the NDA, Modi was the ment cup. credit of this achievement goes NATION tary polls, Chhattisgarh Chief fourth position in Uttar clear leader, he added. The award was received by to the 65000-strong ‘team NCR’ Minister Raman Singh has said. Pradesh, is behind three or "Narendra Modi is one the General Manager of NCR, of officers and staff who have 12-YR-OLD RAPED IN AMRITSAR Modi has his "magic" and four parties in Bihar and is not prime minister from the BJP MC Chauhan from the Union put in their heart and soul in AMRITSAR: A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped the people of the country stand a frontrunner in West Bengal, while there are six PMs from Minister of railways Piyush their work” he said. by him, Singh said, stressing Singh said. there (the opposition)," he said. Goel at a ceremony held at The award function was for the past several days by a youth, who used to live that the BJP would do even "It will hardly hardly man- Asked to comment on the Bhopal recently. organized on the occasion of as a tenant in her grandmother's house here, the police better in the next general age to get 40-50 MPs in the Lok BJP's defeat in the Phulpur Worth mentioning, in the the 63rd Railway Week cele- said on Tuesday. The incident in Hussainpura area of elections than it did in 2014 Sabha polls," he said. and Gorakhpur by-elections financial year 2017-18, NCR brations. It was also attended the city in Punjab came to light when the victim told because of the NDA govern- He took a jibe at the number last month, Singh said imme- has not only surpassed the per- like loading and freight earn- by MP CM Shivraj Singh her friend, who in turn shared it with her mother. Then, ment's policies. of opposition leaders seeking to diate reactions often had an formance of previous financial ings. The zonal railway has set Chauhan, minister of state the friend's mother informed the victim's grandmother, There are no challenges in oust the BJP and said from SP impact on by-polls and they year (2016-17) but has also sur- records in several other param- for railways Manoj Sinha and a police official said. The accused, who is abscond- front of the prime minister," he leader Mulayam Singh Yadav might go against a ruling dis- passed targets given by Railway eters including installation of Chairman Railway Board, Ash- told PTI in an interview when and BSP supremo Mayawati to pensation. PTI Board in critical parameters solar energy plants etc. wani Lohani. MPOST ing, had been allegedly raping the girl for the past several days and had threatened the minor of dire C'garh CM says Unnao rape: CBI CAT lashes out at Bihar consequences if she informed anyone, the official said. Naxalites being 4 years of NDA rule better THREE DIE AFTER INHALING TOXIC GAS registers 4th case JAIPUR: Three persons died after allegedly inhaling fought with than 48 years previous Government for not toxic gas emanating from a tank in Rajasthan's Bhil- NEW DELHI: The CBI has wara district, police said on Tuesday. Mukesh Mahesh- roads, electricity taken over probe in the fourth case related to the alleged kid- protecting IAS officer wari (35) had stepped down in the eight-feet deep Governments,says Naqvi napping and gangrape of a tank at his house on Monday. When he failed to come OUR CORRESPONDENT minor days after she was raped out, his wife asked two neighbours Vinod Parashar OUR CORRESPONDENT allegedly by BJP MLA Kuldeep OUR CORRESPONDENT and had sought security, which (22) and Shyam Tailor (40) to check inside the tank. RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Chief Singh Sengar, officials said on was not provided, was mur- All three fell unconscious inside the tank, SHO, Pratap- Minister Raman Singh has said RAMPUR: The Narendra Tuesday. NEW DELHI: The Cen- dered by the road construction nagar Police Station, Navneet Kumar said. development is the weapon Modi government has carried The case has been regis- tral Administrative Tribu- mafia," the bench, which also being used against Naxalites, out more developmental works tered on the directions of the nal (CAT) has lashed out at comprised member KN Shriv- 3 KILLED IN ROAD ACCIDENT IN UP with the government providing in its four years than opposition Allahabad High Court which the Bihar government for not astava, said. GHAZIPUR (UP): Three members of a family were villagers in the rebel-hit remote parties during their 48-year had strongly criticised the state providing security to an IAS Observing it was unfortu- killed when a pick up van hit them near Marhad police forests of Bastar with roads and rule, Union minister Mukhtar administration for inaction officer, who has repeatedly nate that no action was taken electricity. The chief minister Abbas Naqvi claimed on Tues- against the accused in spite of complained of threat to his life by the state to provide personal station area here , the police said on Tuesday. Nandlal also said constructing roads in day. He exuded confidence that complaints made to the office from the "transport mafia", say- security to the officer and his Yadav (59), his daughter-in-law Santara Devi (41) and the Bastar region of Chhattis- the NDA would win an abso- of Chief Minister Yogi Aditya- ing it apprehended a "repeat of family members, the CAT said grandson Sujit (2) had yesterday gone to the Barhi garh was the "toughest battle lute majority in the 2019 gen- ried out by the Modi govern- nath and instructions from it to Satyendra Dubey murder case". "it is the duty of the respon- bazar for shopping when the pick up van hit them , in the world". eral elections on the back of the ment in the last 48 months for submit report. The Principal Bench of the dents (Centre and state) to save they said. "The biggest pain of the works it carried out. socio-economic-educational The CBI has already reg- CAT, headed by its Chairman the life of the applicant and, Naxalites is why we (the gov- Prime Minister Narendra empowerment of the needy, istered three cases-- related Justice Permod Kohli, said it prima facie, there is a threat to DAUGHTER, LOVER ARRESTED ernment) are building roads Modi's commitment to inclu- including minorities, did not to alleged rape of the girl by was the duty of the Centre and his life. This can easily be done MUZAFFARNAGAR: A 23-year-old woman and her and electrifying the region," he sive growth had ensured welfare take place even in the 48-year Sengar on June 4, 2017, allega- the Bihar government to pro- if the applicant is taken out of lover have been arrested for allegedly shooting dead told reporters here on Monday. of the poor, the youth, farmers, rule of the Congress and its tions of arms act against vic- tect his life. Bihar for the present." her father for opposing their relationship, the police The outlawed rebels did not minorities and women, a BJP allies, the statement read. tim's father and alleged rioting The Tribunal was hearing a The tribunal also quashed said on Tuesday. The incident took place on April 7 have faith in democracy and statement quoted the minority The NDA would win an in which her father was killed. complaint filed by 2013 batch the Centre's decision declining protested against every elec- affairs minister as saying. "absolute majority in the 2019 In the fresh FIR, the agency IAS officer Jitendra Gupta, the request of the officer to be when the victim returned to his house in Shamli district tion, as well as development The minister claimed that Lok Sabha elections on the has named Shubham Singh and seeking inter-state transfer transferred to Haryana, hold- from Delhi. He was shot dead by three persons, Circle and the construction of roads "there is an atmosphere of basis of the works done for Awadesh Tiwari as the accused from Bihar to Haryana, alleg- ing it "ab initio illegal, arbitrary Officer Ashok Kumar said. in the region, Singh said. trust" and development among development, democracy and in the case of alleged kidnap- ing threat to his life for acting and unreasonable" and asked it The 'ladai' (battle) is about all sections of society including dignity and will again form the ping and gangrape of the tough against the 'transport to consider his name again for SALMAN KHAN CAN TRAVEL ABROAD electrification and road con- minorities due to the govern- government", Naqvi added. Unnao girl. Sections related mafia' in Bihar. inter-state transfer. NEW DELHI: Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who was struction as we build more ment's policy of empowerment The minister hailed the Yogi to Protection of Children from "If he is not taken out of Gupta has alleged that the granted bail in the blackbuck poaching case, has been roads worth Rs 800 crore in without appeasement . Adityanath government in UP, Sexual Offences Act, 2012 have Bihar, we are afraid, there mafia, in connivance with the allowed by a Jodhpur court to travel abroad. The the region," he said. He made the comments saying "it is working with com- also been slapped by the CBI. could be a repeat of Satyendra state vigilance department, actor had earlier filed a petition before the Jodhpur The chief minister said the while inaugurating a number plete sincerity" to uplift each In its order, the high court Dubey murder case, in which a has implicated him in a false District and Sessions Court seeking permission to go government's challenge was to of projects under the Centre's section of society. UP would had noted that the case was reg- bright young engineer (Dubey) case alleging that he seized build roads for the villagers as multi-sectoral development soon become one of the most istered on June 20, 2017 and a working as Project Director in four trucks on July 3, 2016 and abroad. The actor will be travelling to Canada, Nepal well protect those construct- programme (MsDP) here. developed states of the coun- charge sheet as also filed by the NHAI, Gaya, Bihar who had demanded bribe for releasing and the USA from May 25 to July 10. ing them. Developmental works car- try, he said. police. MPOST apprehended threat to his life them. nation 7 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 18 April, 2018 mp UP SHAMED AGAIN Appoint Lokpal at earliest: Tent worker rapes, strangulates Supreme court tells Govt NEW DELHI: The govern- ment on Tuesday received another sharp reminder from 7-year-old at wedding function the Supreme Court on the appointment of a Lokpal or corruption watchdog. "We expect the appoint- Accuesd held, Oppn parties slam Govt; NSA to be invoked ment of Lokpal will be made at the earliest possible," said OUR CORRESPONDENT "After this, the accused fled stand why the law and order the court, scheduling the next the spot. The body of the girl in the state has deteriorated so hearing on May 15. ETAH (UP): A seven-year-old was found in an under-con- much after the BJP has come to The court is acting on a con- girl attending a wedding was struction house in the vicinity power in UP. tempt petition by senior law- allegedly raped and strangled of the marriage venue. A rope "On the one hand, the gov- yer Prashant Bhushan, which In April last year, the court had told the here early on Tuesday by a man was found tied around the neck ernment claims that encoun- alleges a delay in the appoint- government that the anti-corruption body hired to set up tents for the cer- of the girl," he said. ters are going on in the state ment of the Lokpal. emony, police said. The girl was rushed to the and on the other the crime The government told should be set up without delay and the lack Already fighting public district hospital where she was ratio has surged. The BJP had the court that the process of of a Leader of Opposition should not hold anger over the rape of a teen declared brought dead. claimed that as soon as they appointing an eminent jurist up the process. The ruling meant that the allegedly by a ruling party The body of the girl has come to power, the law and was on and would take time. MLA in Unnao, the BJP gov- been sent for post-mortem order will improve. But going "Since the process of government could select a Lokpal without ernment in Uttar Pradesh, in examination. by the sudden spurt in inci- appointment of Lokpal is at an taking the Congress, the main opposition a quick damage control move, "On the basis of complaints dents, I feel that even minor advanced stage we will hear the invoked the stringent National filed by family members, police girls are not safe in the state," case after four weeks," said the group, on board Security Act (NSA) against the have arrested Sonu Jatav," he he said. judges. alleged rapist. road, while opposition parties incident took place at around said. The Congress too attacked In April last year, the court ist Anna Hazare and others in the law that would allow the Under the National Secu- slammed the Yogi Adityanath 1.30 am near Mandi Samiti gate "A case has been registered the BJP government. had told the government that The law to set up a Lok- Congress -- as largest oppo- rity Act, a person can be government for the "sudden on Aliganj road where the girl against the accused for rape UP Congress spokesper- the anti-corruption body pal was passed in parliament sition group -- to be a mem- detained without bail or trial spurt" in rape cases. had gone with her family to and murder of the girl," the SP son Ashok Singh said, "It is an should be set up without delay in 2013 -- after a nationwide ber has yet to be approved in and authorities need not dis- The protesters, demand- attend the wedding. said. The POCSO Act, which irony that criminal elements and the lack of a Leader of campaign by activist Anna parliament. close grounds of detention if ing Rs 10 lakh as compensa- Sonu Jatav (19), who was seeks to protect children from are roaming freely in the state, Opposition should not hold up Hazare that included Arvind The Congress has so far they believe the detainee can tion, lifted the blockade after given the task of putting up sexual offences, has also been and UP has become virtually the process. The ruling meant Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan boycotted the meetings of the act in a way that poses a threat a couple of hours following tents for the marriage cere- invoked. He said the National the number one state in the that the government could -- and was enacted a year selection board with its leader to the security of the state or the an assurance from Premlata mony lured the girl, raped her Security Act will be slapped on country going by the spurt in select a Lokpal without taking later. in the Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun country or the maintenance of Verma David, wife of Etah and subsequently killed her, the accused. rapes and other crimes." the Congress, the main oppo- The government had told Kharge, saying he has been public order. MLA Vipin Kumar David, that Superintendent of Police Akh- Slamming the ruling BJP, He added, "Congress will sition group, on board. the court that the Lokpal could called as a "special invitee" Enraged over the heinous their demands will be looked ilesh Chaurasia said. Samajwadi Party spokesper- soon launch a mass movement The law to set up a Lok- not be appointed as there was with the singular intention of crime, the victim's family into, police said. He said the man was in an son and MLC Sunil Singh Sajan across the state to highlight the pal was passed in 2013 after a no Leader of Opposition in the excluding the opposition from blocked the Etah-Farrukhabad According to police, the inebriated state. said, "I simply fail to under- surge in crime." nationwide campaign by activ- selection panel and a change the selection process. MPOST ROTOMAC CASE Muzaffarpur SSP Sushma Swaraj to visit China this KCR to meet Patnaik CBI questions former suspended after raid in DA case weekend, to take part in SCO meet to push for new front BoB CMD, five others OUR CORRESPONDENT PATNA: The Bihar govern- BEIJING: The India-China April 24 besides meeting Chi- OUR CORRESPONDENT accrued interest, because of ment on Tuesday suspended rapprochement post-Dokalam nese Hindi scholars and stu- HYDERABAD: Telan- repeated defaults on payment, Muzaffarpur Senior Superin- is set to pick up pace as Exter- dents, official sources here said. gana Chief Minister K Chan- NEW DELHI: The CBI has the officials said. tendent of Police (SSP) Vivek nal Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minis- drasekhar Rao will meet his questioned six former senior The CBI had initiated the Kumar after the Special Vig- Swaraj is due to visit here this ter Nirmala Sitharaman will be Odisha counterpart Naveen officials of Bank of Baroda, action on the complaint of ilance Unit's raided his resi- weekend to take part in the visiting China virtually around Patnaik in the first week of including its former Chair- Bank of Baroda, which was dence in connection with a foreign ministers' meeting of the same time. Sitharaman is May to explore the feasibility of man-cum-Managing Director a member of consortium led disproportionate asset case. the SCO and hold talks with also due to take part in the SCO forming a non-BJP, non-Con- (CMD) MD Mallya, in connec- by Bank of India, which had A notification regarding her Chinese counterpart on its defence ministers' meeting on gress front before the 2019 Lok tion with Rs 2,919-crore alleged approached the agency fear- suspension of Vivek Kumar, sidelines. April 24. Sabha polls, an official state- loan fraud by Rotomac, officials ing that Kothari might flee the a 2007 batch IPS officer, was Swaraj, who will arrive The SCO meetings are ment said on Tuesday. said here. country like jewellery designer issued by state Home depart- here on April 21 for a four-day a prelude to the summit of The meeting between Rao, JD(S) boss HD Deve Gowda as Besides Mallya, former Nirav Modi and his uncle ment here today. visit, will hold talks with Chi- the eight-member group in who heads Telangana's ruling per his plans to forge an alter- executive directors V San- Mehul Choksi. Special Vigilance Unit nese Foreign Minister Wang which India and Pakistan have party TRS, and Patnaik, the native front. thanaraman and RK Bakshi The principal exposure of (SVU) officials had yesterday Yi on April 22 to take forward Muhammad chief Masood become new members. BJD chief, would take place in The TRS leader, however, were among those questioned the banks regarding the loan is seized over Rs 5 lakh in cash, attempts by both countries Azhar as a global terrorist by Prime Minister Narendra Bhubaneshwar. had failed to secure a firm com- by the agency, they said. Bank of India Rs 754.77 crore, jewellery and Rs 45,000 in old to reset ties strained by last the UN. Modi is expected to take part Owing to the Odisha mitment from Banerjee, who The owner of Rotomac Bank of Baroda Rs 456.63 currency notes from his resi- year's 73-day Dokalam mili- This will be Swaraj's first in the SCO summit to be held assembly currently being in heads the Trinamool Congress, Global Pvt. Ltd., Vikram crore, Overseas Bank of India dence. He was accused of hav- tary standoff as well as a host meeting with Wang after he in the Chinese city of Qingdao session, it has been decided about her willingness to keep Kothari, was arrested by the Rs 771.07 crore, Union Bank ing amassed assets three times of other issues. was elevated last month to be in June. to hold consultations in next the Congress out of the pro- CBI and was now in judicial of India Rs 458.95 crore, Alla- more than his known sources The issues of discord state councillor, which makes Foreign and defence min- month, the release said. posed alliance. custody. The case relates bank habad Bank Rs 330.68 crore, of income. Some important include the China-Pakistan him the top diplomat in the isters of Pakistan are also In his bid to cobble together On her part, Banerjee had loans worth Rs 2,919 crore Bank of Maharashtra 49.82 documents were also seized in Economic Corridor (CPEC) Chinese hierarchy. He holds expected to attend the April a front of like-minded non-BJP held consultations with NCP from 2008 onwards to Rotomac crore and Oriental Bank of course of the raid, a SVU offi- being built through Pakistan- the dual posts of state council- 24 meetings. and non-Congress parties, Rao leader Sharad Pawar and San- Global Pvt. Ltd. by a consor- Commerce Rs 97.47 crore, the cial said. occupied Kashmir, China lor and foreign minister. SCO, in which China plays had met West Bengal Chief jay Raut, a Rajya Sabha MP of tium of seven nationalised officials said. The SVU team went to the blocking India's entry into She is also scheduled take an influential role, is comprised Minister Mamata Banerjee in the BJP's estranged ally Shiv banks, the CBI FIR has alleged. Vikram Kothari, his wife SSP's residence again this after- the Nuclear Suppliers Group part in the Shanghai Coop- of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz- Kolkata last month. He had Sena, to discuss ways to The amount swelled to Sadhana, and son Rahul were noon along with police force, a (NSG) as well as its opposi- eration Organisation (SCO) stan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbeki- also held consultations with forge an anti-BJP front at the Rs 3,695 crore, including the named in the FIR, they said. SVU official said. MPOST tion to efforts to list Jaish-e- foreign ministers' meeting on stan, India and Pakistan. MPOST former prime minister and national level. Postal insurance cover to all villages adopted by MPs Bhima-Koregaon case: Pune police

DHIRENDRA KUMAR day launched the DARPAN- searches Nagpur lawyer's home PLI App aimed at helping in the NEW DELHI: In a major move collection of the premium for OUR CORRESPONDENT aimed at securing the lives of PLI and RPLI policies at branch people belonging to weaker post offices anywhere in India. NAGPUR: A Pune police team sections of the society, the gov- The app, which was taken for- on Tuesday searched the resi- ernment, which is led by Prime ward by former Member (PLI), dence of a lawyer here in con- Minister Narendra Modi, is Postal Services Board, Vasum- nection with his "provocative mulling to provide Postal Life itra, would also help in online speeches" at an event organised Insurance (PLI) cover to peo- updation of policies. to mark the 200th anniversary ple of villages adopted under Hailing the initiative, Sinha of the Bhima-Koregaon bat- Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana said, “The App would help in tle which was marred by inci- by members of the parliament fulfilling the financial inclu- dents of violence, officials said of both the Houses. sion target of the department on Tuesday. According to a senior offi- by connecting all 1.29 lakh The programme, "Elgar to the Elgar Parishad. like him and allowing the per- cial, the Department of Post, rural branch post offices in the Parishad", was organised at Gadling had earlier given petrators of the Bhima-Kore- an arm of Ministry of Telecom- country. The App would enable Shaniwar Wada in Pune on legal help to a number of lead- gaon violence to go scot-free. munication, would act as the them to do online postal and December 31 last year to com- ers suspected to be involved in "I did not participate in facilitating agency in expedit- financial transactions.” memorate the battle in which naxal activities, including sus- the Bhima-Koregaon event. ing the better implementation “The handheld devices the British Army compris- pended Delhi University pro- However, we had collected of the programme. member of a household in bers would be restricted to in every adopted village would with SIM connectivity and ing Dalits had defeated the fessor GN Saibaba who was funds for it like we do for any The official further said every village would be covered get only one PLI shield rather have a PLI policy,” the official solar power backup are Peshwas. sentenced to life in prison on such programme. The police that the MPs would be tasked under postal life insurance, so if they can afford to pay the said, adding that officials of the being installed in all branch Police officials said the March 7 last year for alleged are troubling us and allowing to encourage villagers to enrol that in case of any unfortu- premiums of more than one postal department would also post offices. Presently, the ser- Bhim Nagar residence of advo- Maoist links and anti-India those behind the violence to with PLI cover by organising nate incident the family would insurance cover, they may get review the status of policies on vices have been rolled out in cate Surendra Gadling was activities. go scot-free. These raids are awareness camps in coordina- not suffer much at financial multiple policies. The govern- yearly basis. 61,941 branch post offices searched between 6:30 am and Talking to reporters, meant to silence people who tion with the Postal Depart- f ront .” ment would make sure that at Earlier, Communications under Darpan project,” the 1 pm in connection with an FIR Gadling alleged that the men in have stood up to the RSS," he ment. “As per the plan, one “It’s not that family mem- least one person per household Minister Manoj Sinha on Tues- minister said. registered in Pune pertaining uniform were troubling people alleged. All 13 candidates set to get elected Rlys may replace AC-II-tier with AC-III tier AIMPLB vice-prez in Rajdhanis, Durontos in some sectors health deteriorates unopposed to UP legislative council OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: Indian Railways porter is working out ways of AC- First Class in many sec- LUCKNOW: Vice-president LUCKNOW: All 13 candi- While the SP and the BSP the Upper House of the state ties and two ministers were may replace its AC-II-tier class replacing the class with t has tors less attractive—sometimes All India Muslim Personal Law dates, including two ministers, have fielded one candidate Legislature. declared elected unopposed to with the AC-III tier variety in seen an over five per cent jump even more expensive—for the Board (AIMPLB) Maulana who filed nominations for as each, the ruling BJP has put Apart from the two state the state Legislative Council. premium trains like Rajdhanis in numbers last fiscal when passengers who may be shifting Kalbe Sadiq, who was under- many vacant Uttar Pradesh up 10 candidates, including ministers, the other BJP can- The chief minister had filed and Durontos in sectors where compared to the previous, it to flights offering similar fares. going treatment at a city hospi- Legislative Council seats are set two UP ministers Mahendra didates are Sarojini Agar- his nomination for the seat the patronage of AC-II is low. has made certain classes like heir AC-III counter- tal here, was on Tuesday shifted to sail through unopposed as Singh and Mohsin Raza. BJP wal, Bukkal Nawab, Yashwant vacated by then Samajwadi Reason: the flexi-fare AC-II and and AC- First Class parts that carry more peo- to Medanta hospital in their nomination papers were ally Apna Dal (S) is contesting Singh, Jaiveer Singh, Vidhyas- Party (SP) member Yashwant scheme, a dynamic pricing in many sectors less attrac- ple heir AC-III counterparts Gurgaon. found valid during scrutiny on one seat. agar Sonkar, Vijay Bahadur Singh, while Deputy Chief mechanism that makes major- tive—sometimes even more that carry more people than The noted Shia cleric was Tuesday, an official said. The SP has fielded its state Pathak, Ashok Kataria and Minister Keshav Prasad Mau- ity of the berths in these trains expensive—for the passengers AC-II and incidentally is the rushed to the Medanta hospital "As many as 13 candidates unit president Naresh Uttam, Ashok Dhawan. rya had filed his papers for the up to 50 per cent more expen- who may be shifting to flights only class wherein Railways in Gurugram by air ambulance had filed their nomination while the BSP has nominated Kataria, Sonkar and Pathak seat held by SP member Buk- sive than the base fare. In AC-II offering similar fares. makes a decent profit. All other after his condition deteriorated, papers for 13 seats. The nomi- BR Ambedkar, who lost in the are general secretaries of the kal Nawab. Their term was to tier, fares are working out to In sectors where the AC-II reserved classes are a loss-mak- his son Kalbe Hussain said. nation papers of all the candi- recent Rajya Sabha polls. state BJP unit, while Dhawan, expire in July, 2022. be close to, if not costlier than, fare of a Rajdhani or Duronto is ing proposition for Railways. "He had fallen ill in Feb- dates were found valid during The saffron party has also a former MLC, hails from Deputy Chief Minister flight fares in many sectors. close to that of low-cost flights, Railway Board Member (Traf- ruary but had recovered ... he scrutiny," returning officer rewarded some turncoats, who Varanasi. Dinesh Sharma had filed his Although the flexi-fare the national transporter is fic) Mohammad Jamshed has again fell ill about a week ago", Ashok Kumar Chaubey said. had resigned from the Uttar Apna Dal (Sonelal) has nomination for the seat vacated scheme has brought in around working out ways of replacing instructed the ministry officials Kalbe Hussain said. However, an official dec- Pradesh Legislative Council announced party presi- by Ashok Bajpai and Swatantra Rs 862 crore extra in earnings the class with t has seen an over to work out a plan to see where He added that doctors sus- laration of the results will be last year to facilitate the entry dent Ashish Singh Patel as its Dev Singh for the seat vacated in a year to Railways, and the five per cent jump in numbers this replacement is needed to pect stomach cancer and that made after 3 pm on April 19, of Chief Minister Yogi Aditya- candidate. by then SP member Sarojni segment of reserved passengers last fiscal when compared to make room for more passengers tests are being carried out to the last date of withdrawal of nath, his two deputies and two In September last year, Agarwal. Their term was to Duronto is close to that of low- the previous, it has made cer- in premium trains like Rajdha- decide on the future course of candidature, officials said. other cabinet colleagues into Adityanath, his two depu- expire in January, 2021. MPOST cost flights, the national trans- tain classes like AC-II and and nis and Durontos. AGENCIES treatment. 8 editorial mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 18 April, 2018 EDITORIAL Go with the flow Terror, trial, Times are changing and the ideas to assure consistency in and acquittal economic growth must match the pace iting lack of evidence, a special NIA court on Monday acquitted all the five accused, including ll economies want to produce Swami Aseemanand, in the Mecca Masjid bomb more within their national blast case. The court said that the NIA could borders. This urge arises Cnot prove any of the charges levelled against the accused. AMIT KAPOOR from the popular belief that After delivering the judgement, special NIA judge Ravin- manufacturingA is a desirable source of dra Reddy also announced his resignation from the post jobs for low-skilled workers. President citing personal grounds. Nine people were killed and 58 Donald Trump’s fixation with bringing were injured in a bomb blast at the Mecca Masjid during back jobs to American factory floors Friday prayers on May 18, 2007. After the blast, the police by any means necessary is merely an had to open fire on violent protesters in which five more extension of the same age-old fetish for people had been killed. The police had taken 30 Muslim manufacturing. suspects into custody amid allegations that the police were But, according to the International attempting to frame innocent people. The case was handed Monetary Fund (IMF), the obsession over to CBI in June 2007. On Monday, security in Hyder- with manufacturing jobs has gone too abad was tightened in view of the court order. At least 3,000 far. The IMF’s World Economic Outlook security personnel were deployed in the city to contain any released last week found that manufac- untoward incident. turing is not a key determinant of pro- The primary investigation into the blast case was car- ductivity in developed economies and ried out by the police and, later, CBI took over the case in is also not a necessary stage of develop- June 2007. In 2011, NIA took over the case and filed two ment for emerging ones. supplementary charge sheets. There were 10 accused in the The IMF’s basic argument is that Mecca Masjid blast case. Five have been acquitted, two are It is necessary the shift of workers from manufactur- absconding and one was murdered. Investigations are on to understand ing to services in the advanced world against the two other accused. Those acquitted included and the shift in job type from agricul- head of Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, Swami Aseemanand, RSS that good old ture directly to services for the emerg- Vibagh Pracharak Devendra Gupta, RSS Karyakarta Lokesh manufacturing of ing economies has not had any negative Sharma, Hindu Vichar Manch member Bharath Mohanlal effect on either economic growth or pro- Rateshwar and Rajendra Chowdhary, a farmer. Gupta was the Henry Ford era ductivity. The report found “a sizeable sentenced to life imprisonment last year for his role in the is not achievable overlap” between the growth in labour Manufacturing now has diminished significance as a necessary stop of transition for emerging economies Ajmer Sharif Dargah blast case, while Swami Aseemanand in 21st century. productivity between manufacturing was acquitted in the case. and services sub-sectors. In fact, some which he regarded as ephemeral, now history and for which conclusive data sector. Between 2010 and 2014, India’s Swami Aseemanand was arrested by CBI in 2010 and he Since the advent service sectors also exhibit higher pro- holds tangible value. Also, since Smith for jobs is available – GDP grew at 8.1 service sector grew at 8.6 per cent per received his bail in 2017. He was arrested during the rule of technology, ductivity growth rates than the leading believed in the power of the invisible per cent per annum while jobs grew at annum; faster than the service econo- of the UPA government. He has also been given relief in manufacturing industries. hand of the markets, he would have a paltry 2 per cent. mies of China and the US. Moreover, the other cases pending against him. For the 2007 Ajmer manufacturing Therefore, since these structural derided any move towards introducing A report by The Boston Consulting since global growth in services trade Dargah blast case, a court in Jaipur had acquitted him in has not remained changes across economies are effec- market distortions like the Trump tariffs Group (BCG) and the Confederation of has been outpacing merchandise trade, March last year. He is still an accused in the 2007 Sam- tively enhancing productivity, which to promote manufacturing. Indian Industry (CII), “India: Growth the sector provides immense growth jhauta Express blast case. An important aspect of the police a labour-intensive determines the standard of living, the This does not imply that the govern- and Jobs in the New Globalisation”, pub- potential. charge sheet was a confessional statement given by Asee- job. So, no stress on revitalising the manufactur- ment should sit back and do nothing. lished last year, revealed that almost all A possible solution lies in harness- manand in front of a Metropolitan magistrate in Delhi. In ing sector seems unnecessary. On the contrary, it should focus on cre- of India’s growth since 1991 has come ing jobs from the growing “servitisa- his statement, he said that he was angry with the attacks on amounts of tariffs The bias towards manufacturing ating a business-friendly environment due to higher capital investment. The tion” of businesses or the shift towards Hindu temples and he wanted to take revenge by planning can turn the has been true for the field of econom- instead of prioritising only one part of contribution of labour to India’s growth the provision of services to supplement similar attacks on the Muslim religious centres. Later, he ics since the time of Adam Smith. While the economy over the other. has been low or negligible during the traditional product offerings. The clas- retracted from his statement and said that the statement clock back writing “The Wealth of Nations” in the It is also necessary to understand that period. The total factor productivity sic example is the Rolls-Royce aeroplane was extracted from him under coercion. Aseemanand’s shadow of the Industrial Revolution, good old manufacturing of the Henry has been fluctuating and, clearly, most engine programme, where consum- lawyer said that after examining all the documents and Smith was expectedly charmed by the Ford era is not achievable in the 21st of it was being driven by a growth in the ers “pay by the hour” for the use of the evidence, the court has reached the conclusion that none potential of the manufacturing sector century. Since the advent of technol- productivity of capital. So, even though engine rather than paying for the engine of the allegations against Aseemanand have been proved. for economies. He wrote that labour, ogy, manufacturing has not remained a the IMF might be right in arguing that itself and the company, in turn, assures The entire case was fabricated based on the confessional which provides services, does not pro- labour-intensive job. So, no amounts of missing the industrialisation phase did regular repairs. Such shifts in business statement given by Aseemanand. His lawyer had contested vide any value: “Like the declamation of tariffs can turn the clock back. not impact productivity, it does seem to models offer significant opportunities the claim that Aseemanand confessed to his crime in his the actor, the harangue of the orator, or In the case of India, however, IMF’s have had a high bearing on the capacity for job creation and growth within the statement. His lawyer further stated that his statement was the tune of the musician, the work of all argument that it is not worrisome to of job creation. service sector. a part of the UPA government’s plan to prove that there of them perishes in the very instant of directly transition from an agricultural- But the emerging economies of our The times, they are changing. And were modules working in the name of saffron terror. After its production.” led to a service-led economy by skip- times, including India, do not have the the ideas to power economic growth the court verdict, BJP has said that Congress had insulted Would Smith’s views have changed ping the stage of industrialisation since luxury of leveraging on the job-gen- need to keep up. IANS the Hindu religion by coining phrases like saffron terror. in modern times? Probably yes. Linda it has not affected productivity levels, erating capacity of the manufacturing (Amit Kapoor is chair, Institute for The Congress has, in turn, termed the NIA investigations Yueh in her brilliant new book, “The might not seem as reassuring. The fact sector. Programmes like Make in India Competitiveness. Chirag Yadav, biased. A Congress leader has said that all the investigating Great Economists: How Their Ideas of the matter remains that India has cannot help in reviving that capacity a senior researcher at this Institute agencies have become puppets in the hands of the govern- Can Help Us Today”, argues that due to been unable to create jobs. Between 2004 in an increasingly mechanised world. has contributed to the article. The ment. All five accused acquitted by the court on Monday rapid technological advancements since and 2012, a period during which India India needs to play on its strengths views expressed are strictly personal) belong to Abhinav Bharat, a Hindutva organisation also Smith’s time, the tune of the musician, experienced its highest growth phase in instead, which lie in its robust service linked to the Malegaon bombings of 2006 and 2008, the 2007 Samjhauta Express blasts, and the Ajmer Sharif Dar- dear gah blast in 2007. The Mecca Masjid blast has often been PUNISH THEM SEVERELY EDITOR millenniumpost.in cited as the first instance of Hindu terror. Congress leader Quote martial Ghulam Nabi Azad, CPM’s Brinda Karat and AIMIM’s Although very late, our PM Narendra Modi at least spoke up about taking strong action Log on to write letters to the Asaduddin Owaisi have accused the NIA of conducting a The savage in against the culprits who raped and murdered the 8-year-old Asifa in Kathua of Jammu and editor or send them to biased investigation. They also said that the NIA has failed man is never quite to render justice to the victims. Aseemanand, in his con- Kashmir. This sort of brutality over the fragile child is an ulcer for our society which may erode [email protected] eradicated fession before a judicial magistrate, had accused top RSS our social values. All of us should pledge to fight collectively against those who spread evil in our You can also send your functionary Indresh Kumar of handpicking and financing comments to The Editor, pracharaks to carry out terror attacks. Sunil Joshi, the RSS society by their disgusting ways. Rapes, murders, communal riots, vandalism, and disharmony pracharak who was shot dead when the investigation was Millennium Post, going on, was allegedly deputed by Indresh Kumar to take HENRY DAVID THOREAU are not at all good for any nation. It's time for the guilty to be awarded exemplary punishments. Pratap Bhawan, 5 Bahadur Shah Aseemanand’s help in carrying out terror attacks. Sadhvi Pragya, one of the accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, IFTEKHAR AHMED Via email Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002 was tried for his murder. But she too was acquitted of the charges in February 2017. Defusing the panic Media in crisis uesday brought a throwback to the immediate impact of the bold nation-wide event of Novem- Will social media replace traditional media as democracy’s ber 8, 2017. The first thirteen days of April saw an increase in currency supply by Rs 45,000 crores. fourth pillar? Wonders Saket Suman TThis unusual spurt in demand comes particularly from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, he increasing polarisation and content of a certain kind that will Gujarat, and Bihar. It is reported that ATMs in most parts among media in India – and appeal to the user instantly – click bait. of the country are running out of cash and do not func- perhaps across the world – So, even newspapers that would never tion. While sources in the Finance Ministry confirm that has led to an unprecedented publish a certain kind of article in their cash crunch is not alarming and that there is no need to Ttrust deficit in everyday news. What print editions actually end up having panic, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said there is no was once regarded as the fourth pillar many of those kinds on their websites. currency shortage and added that there is sufficient cash of democracy today finds itself as an What we miss here is the trust deficit in the Central bank’s vaults and currency chests. The RBI everyday occurrence under the scrutiny that gradually builds in the reader for statement said that “it has been reported in a section of the of citizens as tainted news published the entire brand of a given newspaper media that there is a shortage of currency in certain parts Traditional media with self-securing motives. that publishes such content. The circu- of the country. It is clarified at the outset that there is suf- has been around The times we live in are extremely lation mafias and selective advertise- ficient cash in the RBI vaults and currency chests”. It added challenging for the media. That media ments have made matters worse for the further that printing of currency notes has been ramped up for hundreds outlets have been hand-in-glove with traditional media. in all the four note printing presses. RBI explained the situ- of years. It is political leaders and parties is no secret But, the rapidly rising popularity of ation that “the shortage may be felt in some pockets largely today. A journalist now commands far social media and its increasing user-base due to logistical issues of replenishing ATMs frequently high time media less respect in society than was the case cannot alone replace media as the fourth and the recalibration of ATMs being still underway. RBI entrepreneurs even a decade ago. All of this, along with pillar of democracy. After all, media is is closely monitoring both these aspects”. Finance Minis- a host of other compelling factors, have the trusted voice of the people and, as ter Arun Jaitley has assured through a tweet that there is and voices from together led to a massive downslide in African-American human rights activ- more than adequate currency in circulation and also plenty the fraternity the media’s place in a liberal democ- ist Malcolm X said, media is “the most available with the banks. He blamed “sudden and unusual racy. There is the suspicious eye of the powerful entity on earth. They have the increase” in cash withdrawal for the situation, and that “we re-evaluate audience who, even while reading or power to make the innocent guilty and have cash currency of Rs 1,25,000 crore right now. There is traditional media’s watching what the media reports, refuse to make the guilty innocent, and that’s one problem that some states have less currency and others to believe. Media is no longer, for most The once essential newspaper is today making way for social media (Representational Image) power. Because they control the minds have more. A panel has been formed and the matter will interaction with audiences, the honest purveyor of news of the masses.” be fixed in three days”. social media – difficult to digest but apparently true. with “hard” politics – or simply negative on language, geographical location, and Hasn’t social media, too, come to It is analysed that the currency problem originated in The very purpose of media’s exis- and conflict-bearing news – that point even religion and caste, in many cases. command a similar, if not more vicious the southern states and spread over to other states due to tence is in crisis – a crisis that could to the grim picture of the times we are But the most significant factor lead- and quicker, authority today? a set of suspected reasons: the proposed Financial Resolu- well result in social media taking on living in. There is no space to breathe ing to a slide in the traditional media’s Social media and the internet are tion and Deposit Insurance Bill, 2017 sparked a rumour the “fourth pillar of democracy” tag. for a particular section of readers that position is a result of its own doing. In still new phenomena in India, some- that money would not be safe in banks if the Bill became And, this could happen far earlier than is intellectually inclined. Social media, the race to make the utmost use (and thing that even today’s college-goers a law, and that compounded by big bank loan scams and projected. This may happen because of thus, comes as a natural relief to such a monetary profit) of the internet, media have seen evolving before their eyes. diminishing faith in the banking system is speculated to a variety of reasons, primarily because section of the audience. outlets of our times have given it their Traditional media, on the other hand, have driven people to withdraw huge amounts of cash. of the attraction that social media has Added to this is the challenge posed entire content. The excitement to read has been around for hundreds of years. This bank run in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana among those who were earlier fed by by the affordability of the internet in the newspaper early in the morning, It is high time that media entrepreneurs was spurred due to the fear that banks might collapse the mainstream media and the increas- India. Telecom operators have already therefore, is gradually dying, because and voices from the fraternity re-evalu- under pressure from the aforementioned reasons. This fear ing affordability of the internet for the rolled out unlimited monthly inter- almost everything that appears in the ate traditional media’s interaction with relayed to other states and the sudden bank run in differ- less privileged. net plans that are, quite shockingly, newspaper is already trending on social social media. ent places has contributed to the largely appearing threat From television channels to most even cheaper than a monthly subscrip- media in advance. If not, social media may well, if not of sudden cash crunch. While the government has been leading dailies in India, the reportage tion of most newspapers. At the same As is widely known, the internet- already, replace the traditional media prompt in allaying fears and addressing this situation, it is on non-sensational news – whether time, there is a significant rise of “social news concept in India has been directly as the fourth estate – and that is a fear the lurking fear from post-demonetisation days of severe it is cultural or social and clubbed as media influencers” across platforms on borrowed from the West, without an more forbidding. IANS shortage of disposable money which had thrown the every- “soft” news – is fast diminishing. Pages the internet. Celebrities of the internet attempt to either protect the sovereignty (The author is Principal day lives of common people out of gear. that were earlier dedicated to theatre, in their own right, many social media of print or to filter the content that goes Correspondent with IANS. The music, and books are being replaced influencers target niche audiences based online. Internet thrives on content – views expressed are strictly personal) 9 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 18 April, 2018 mp in focus Delaying the awaited justice Unnao and Kathua rapes reflect the utter failure of our state machinery today, particularly highlighting how justice is under attack, asserts Amritananda Chakravorty

n the last one week, the country has been rocked by the reports of two horrific rapes, one in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ithe other one in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh – both of which indicate the consider- able complicity of the State/politician machinery with the accused persons, and the impunity with which law is The victim had to routinely violated in our country. In be at the edge of Kathua, Jammu, an eight-year-old self-immolation girl, from the Bakarwal (nomadic) community was kidnapped, sedated, and her father gangraped, and tortured for over eight had to die an days in a temple before being even- tually killed. The crime was appar- unfortunate death ently masterminded by Sanji Ram, for her injustice a retired government employee, as a part of a larger communal conspiracy to deserve the to ‘terrorise’ the Bakarwal community attention of and force them out of the area. The others accused include four police the national officers, including Special Police Offi- media, the state cers, Deepak Khajuria, and Surinder Kumar, and police officials, Anand government, the Datta and Tilak Raj. Sanji Ram’s son court system, and and nephew, who is allegedly a juve- nile, are said to be involved in the even the police, ruthless perpetration of this disturb- who made one ing crime that is a direct impingement upon the dignity and the very right arrest after the of a citizen to life. The macabreness lapse of one of the crime is highlighted by the fact that Deepak Khajuria was apparently entire year assisting the police to find the missing victim, while he himself continued to rape the girl inside the premises of the Justice is yet to be met as the nation cries out for the Kathua and Unnao victims supposedly holy temple. The case in Kathua turned lawyer, Deepika Singh Rajawat, for Writ Petition (Crl.) No. 85 of 2018, CBI, did the Allahabad High Court an SIT in the matter. The National of vitrolic communal cauldron that more ghastly when the lawyers of taking up the victim’s case. This aside, date of order: 16.04.2018]. take suo motu notice of the case, and Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has been rampantly practised across the Kathua Bar Association over- the supporters of the crime have not In Unnao, the victim is a 17-year- asked the UP Government why the issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh time, especially in sensitive areas like whelmingly supported the accused spared the victim’s family or even old girl, who was allegedly raped by accused was not arrested in due time. government and the state police chief, Jammu. persons, with unequivocal sup- the lawyer’s family, who have also the MLA from the ruling party, again, The UP Government had transferred seeking a detailed report on the death The rape and murder of the eight- port extended by right-wing outfits received repeated threats of vio- Kuldeep Singh Sengar in 2017, and the investigation to the CBI, but even of the father, and directed the author- year-old victim was an instrument of such as the Hindu Ekta Manch, who lence. Rajawat had to get an order had been trying to persuade the then the CBI failed to arrest Kuldeep ities to ensure that “the aggrieved war to subjugate the entire Bakarwal took out grand rallies and organised of protection from J&K High Court. police to investigate the FIR. Since Sengar. Finally, facing flak from all family is not subjected to further community and to evict them from bandhs in Kathua and Jammu. They The Supreme Court took suo motu the accused were politically influ- corners for sheltering the accused, harassment”. The victim had to be their own lands and pastures. This is were even joined by two Ministers notice of the actions of the lawyers ential persons, the police refused to including facing reprimand from the at the edge of self-immolation and the first time in the history of India from the state belonging to the rul- and issued a notice to the Kathua Bar initiate any action. Fed up with the Court, Sengar was finally arrested on her father had to die an unfortunate that the rape accused were justified in ing party at the Centre, who were Association, the Jammu Bar Asso- non-action, the victim tried to self- April 13, by the CBI and sent to judi- death for her injustice to deserve the the name of ‘nationalism’ and ‘patri- seen reading divisive and commu- ciation and the Bar CounciI of India immolate before the Chief Minister’s cial custody. attention of the national media, the otism’, and a child was raped and nally charged speeches against the [In Re Kathua Rape Case, Suo Moto residence on April 8, 2018. Thereaf- The High Court passed strictures state government, the court system, killed, precisely because of her reli- innocuous Bakarwal community. The (Criminal) No. 1 of 2018, date of ter, her father who was still in police against the State government that “the and even the police, who made one gious identity. It is up to the Courts President of the Kathua Bar Associa- order: 13.04.2018]. On 16.04.2018, custody was brutally beaten up by law and order machinery and the gov- arrest after the lapse of one entire year. now to see that the axis of justice does tion also passed a resolution to keep on a petition by the victim’s family the accused MLA’s brother and his ernment officials were directly in the The idea of conducting a fair and just not favour the powerful accused, but work under suspension until April seeking protection for them and the goons and eventually succumbed to league and under the influence of Kul- investigation still hangs by the thread. provides the succour of justice to the 12, while also calling for and sup- victim’s lawyer, the Supreme Court the injuries. After a national outcry, deep Singh.” The Court also pointed Both these cases bear testimony victims and their families. It is a tall porting a complete Kathua and J&K directed police protection to be pro- the MLA’s brother was arrested by the out how the police were refusing to to the fact that the basic administra- order, but the entire country is watch- bandh on April 11. vided to both, while also issuing a UP Crime branch, while no action register her complaint, the medical tion of justice is under attack in our ing. Here it is imperative that justice The local lawyers even tried to notice on the plea to transfer the trial had yet been taken against the rape examiner did not examine her and, country today. Though both are cases is not only done but also gets seen obstruct the police from filing a from Jammu to Chandigarh High accused. Only when a PIL was filed essentially, none of the required safe- of gruesome sexual violence, one being done. IPA charge sheet in the case, and have Court, in order to get a free and fair in the Supreme Court seeking for guards under the CrPC was fulfilled, cannot equate Kathua with Unnao. (The views expressed repeatedly threatened the victim’s trial [Md. Akhtar vs. State of J&K, the transfer of investigation to the even though the State had created Kathua is the borne result of years are strictly personal)

tweet Wavering Indo-US ties RETWEET The US’ demands of India appear unreasonable—a strategic DEEPIKA SINGH partner is being treated like an economic foe @DeepikaSRajawat s the United States of parison with China’s reserves America really serious (including Honk Kong but NANTOO BANERJEE about a strategic partner- excluding Macau) of $3.447 tril- I m thankful to the nation , feels like after ship with India? Not all lion in May 2017; Japan’s $1.118 Ipolitical, diplomatic, and eco- trillion in June 2017 and Swit- Nirbhya again we all have come together. nomic policy directions from zerland’s $791 billion in January It’s shameful to do politics over a 8 year old the US suggest such a possibil- 2018. Saudi Arabia and even gang raped and murdered girl,m surprised ity. In terms of trade, aid, and tiny Taiwan have more US$ where the country is going? Threatening economic relations, it would hoards than India. The US Trea- me, gives me more courage. appear that the US is constantly sury has full knowledge about trying to squeeze India. The such details. By adding India to US is neither respectful nor the group of five, the US depart- reasonable towards India on ment seems to have commit- those fronts. Overall, the US ted a major financial injustice. SITARAM YECHURY does not behave like a reliable Similarly, the US has shown lit- @SitaramYechury ally of India. Since 1992, India tle regard towards India, its so- has been trying to accommo- called ‘strategic ally’, by clubbing The US has date the US on a number of it with China for high import global and bi-lateral platforms duties on steel and aluminium Demonetisation did not kill terrorism. It shown little — from civil-nuclear coopera- while leaving its other ‘strategic regard towards tion to the latest import expan- partners’ outside this punitive did not kill corruption or fake currency sion to compress its small trade tax domain. either. But it has certainly killed the Indian India, its surplus with the world’s richest Despite apparent camaraderie, the US has not been kind to India when imposing trade barriers Not many political and busi- economy. The cash crisis tells us how so-called nation. A similar honest ges- ness thinkers in the US support Modi's demonetisation disaster is still ture from the US is, however, Last week, the US Treasury true strength and status vis-a- past three years,” he said. Japan such a casual treatment of India, wreaking havoc. ‘strategic ally’, missing. added India to its ‘watch list’ of vis India’s foreign trade, foreign maintained a trade surplus of which is emerging as its major by clubbing it In response to the US initia- five countries ‘with potentially borrowing, internal debt, debt- nearly $70 billion. The US Trea- economic partner. For instance, tive to protect the global trade, questionable foreign exchange to-GDP ratio and RBI’s forex sury called for all the countries John Chambers, US-India Stra- with China for economic, and diplomatic order policies.’ It said the “monitor- reserve. INR’s exchange value on the list to implement eco- tegic Partnership Forum chair- high import from the fast-growing influence ing list” includes those “major is not manipulated to push nomic reforms to address their man, says it is committed to of China, especially through trading partners that merit export unlike countries such surpluses. creating the most powerful SHASHI THAROOR duties on steel Asia and Africa, India has even close attention to their currency as China where Yuan’s (Ren- The US seems to be unrea- partnership. “Promoting bilat- @ShashiTharoor and aluminium joined a strategic partnership practices.” In addition to India, minbi) exchange rate with USD sonably upset that India’s Cen- eral trade is an important part while leaving its quadrangle with the US, Japan, the US Treasury semi-annual has remained nearly constant tral bank (RBI) periodically of our work, but our mission and Australia. There is no doubt report to Congress names five for years despite its huge trade buys small lots of US dollars, reaches far beyond this. It is other ‘strategic that such a partnership is also countries that continue on the surpluses and Dollar hoard- as and when necessary, to steady about business and government Good to meet @prakashraaj after hearing partners’ outside important to India’s own eco- list: China, Germany, Japan, ings — the largest by any coun- the Rupee’s exchange rate. In coming together in new ways so many of his powerful statements. When this punitive tax nomic and diplomatic ascen- Korea, and Switzerland. Link- try outside the US. Last year, fact, such a policy is, indirectly, to create meaningful oppor- talent & passion combine in one person, dency on the global stage. India’s ing India with these five of the the US had a trade deficit of to the advantage of the US. But, tunities that have the power to our whole society wins! domain foreign policy has been more world’s top export-led econ- $375 billion with China against for this intelligent forex trading change the lives of citizens. We or less steady towards achiev- omies and large net hoarders its total global trade deficit of by RBI, the Rupee’s exchange are entering a new era based on ing such a goal through the last of US dollars is totally irratio- $566 billion. In comparison, rate would have drastically a strategic partnership between four governments since BJP’s nal and uncalled for. All these the small US trade deficit with fallen — maybe to Rs 100 for a the US and India — one where Atal Behari Vajpayee formed countries have been running India, $23 billion, last year, is US$. RBI’s exchange rate pol- we will work together closely the first full-term NDA govern- huge trade surpluses with the still shrinking. The US is free icy keeps Rupee more or less with business and government PREITY ZINTA ment in 1999. India’s diplomatic US, year after year. All of them and most welcome to “moni- stable even in the face of large leaders to achieve our goals of @realpreityzinta and economic relations with boast of internationally convert- tor and combat unfair currency exchange outgo on accounts driving economic growth, job the US, Israel and its Pacific ible currencies. Of them, China, practices while encouraging of repatriation of profits, roy- creation, innovation, inclusion, region allies such as Japan and which runs the world’s largest policies and reforms to address alties, technical fees and head and entrepreneurship.” The US Australia have steadily grown trade surplus, is probably the large trade imbalances,” as the office expenses by foreign direct economic and trade actions, “Sometimes u have to get knocked down through this period. Unfortu- biggest currency manipulator. US treasury secretary said in a investors and market invest- however, seem to belie John lower than you've ever been, to stand nately, unpredictable US trade Import-led India would appear statement, last week. Germany ment and profit repatriation by Chamber’s vision and mission and economic policies, includ- to be the least. “has the world’s largest current foreign institutional operators. of his country’s ‘strategic part- up taller than you than you ever were.” ing its latest treasury percep- To give an example, Indian account surplus” and has made India’s US$ reserves at $403 nership’ with India. IPA #dailyinspiration #ting tion of India, provide confusing Rupee’s (INR) conversion ratio “little to no progress in reduc- billion in April 2018, would (The views expressed signals. is linked on-ground with its ing this massive surplus (in) the look ridiculously low in com- are strictly personal) 10 world mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 18 April, 2018 Chemical arms experts due in US, Britain warn of Russian Douma today, say Russians campaign to hack networks LONDON: Russian govern- ment-sponsored hackers are THE HAGUE: Chemical And the Russian ambassa- compromising the key hard- weapons experts are due to dor to the Netherlands, Alex- France moves to ware of government and busi- arrive in Douma on Wednes- ander Shulgin, said it was a ness computer networks like day to probe an alleged poi- "blatant lie" that Moscow was strip Assad of his routers and firewalls, giving son gas attack, Russian officials hampering the investigation. them virtual control of data said, as the US voiced fears Instead he said it was the Legion d'Honneur flows, Britain and the United Moscow may already have United States, France and Brit- States warned Monday. "tampered with" evidence at ain who were "standing in the PARIS: The French government The operation was "to sup- the site. way" of the investigation by plans to strip Syrian President port espionage, extract intel- Following weekend mis- ordering air strikes "in the blink Bashar as-Assad of his Legion lectual property, maintain sile strikes on Syria by the of an eye" before the OPCW d'Honneur, France's most pres- persistent access to victim US, France and Britain, Rus- team had had a chance to do tigious award, days after par- networks and potentially lay sia traded accusations with their work. ticipating in airstrikes against a foundation for future offen- and the key providers of net- countries. Western nations on Monday, The missiles that US, French suspected chemical weapons sive operations," Washington work infrastructure and inter- The two sides did not give dismissing as "a blatant lie" and British warships fired on sites in Syria. and London said in a joint net services serving them. any examples of systems that accusations that Moscow was gas attack on April 7 where 40 he added at a press conference suspected chemical facilities on "The Elysee confirms that a statement. The announcement came had been broken into, but said hindering the investigation in people were said to have been in the Russian embassy in The Saturday constituted the big- disciplinary procedure for with- "Whoever controls the in an unprecedented joint alert those compromised risked los- Douma. killed. Syrian and Russian offi- Hague. gest Western attack against the drawing the Legion d'Honneur routing infrastructure of a that underscored closer coop- ing data, identities, passwords The four nations confronted cials had warned of "pending The American ambassa- regime in the seven-year war to (Legion of Honour) is under- network essentially controls eration between Western gov- and even control of their own each other in tense emergency security issues to be worked out dor to the OPCW, Ken Ward, topple Syrian President Bashar way," Macron's office said on the data flowing through the ernments fighting what they systems. talks at the Organisation for the before any deployment could claimed however the Russians al-Assad. Monday. Assad was decorated network." say is an ongoing, multifaceted The hacking effort goes to Prohibition of Chemical Weap- take place," Uzumcu said. had already visited the site and The targeted sites were with the Legion's highest rank The US Department of hacking and online disinforma- the critical components of a ons (OPCW) in The Hague as Igor Kirillov, head of Rus- "may have tampered with it largely empty, and were all of Grand Croix (Great Cross) by Homeland Security said the tion campaign by Moscow. computer network: the routers, inspectors prepare for a diffi- sia's radiological, biological and with the intent of thwarting said to be facilities for chemical former president Jacques Chi- hacking was part of a broad The alert came from the switches and firewalls designed cult, dangerous mission. chemical protection unit, told the efforts of the OPCW fact- weapons storage or production. rac in 2001, shortly after taking operation dubbed Grizzly Britain's National Cyber Secu- to safely and accurate deliver OPCW director general reporters the roads still had to finding mission". Both British Prime Minis- power following the death of his Steppe, which DHS says com- rity Centre, DHS and the US data from one computer to Ahmet Uzumcu said his nine- be de-mined and cleared and The Kremlin dismissed the ter Theresa May and French father Hafez al-Assad. prises concerting cyberattacks Federal Bureau of Investigation. another. strong, all-volunteer team would be tested by UN security claims. President Emmanuel Macron Only a French president, by Moscow's civilian and mili- In came after more than Taking over a router virtu- had reached Damascus, but services on Tuesday. "I can guarantee that Russia faced anger on Monday from who by tradition is the top- tary intelligence agencies. one year of separate warnings ally would give a hacker the so far "the team has not yet "On Wednesday (tomor- has not tampered with the site," their lawmakers for conducting ranking Legion member, can The router hacking opera- over the attempted hacking of ability to manipulate, divert deployed to Douma" -- scene row) is when we plan the Russian Foreign Minister Ser- the air strikes with the United decide to withdraw the distinc- tion has targeted both govern- key infrastructure like power or stop any data from going of an alleged chlorine and sarin arrival of the OPCW experts," gei Lavrov told the BBC. States. AGENCIES tion from a foreigner. AGENCIES ment and private sector groups, and water utilities in Western through it. AGENCIES Two Pakistani Rajapaksa supports proposal Anxiety grows for Trump after raid on his personal lawyer Kremlin says US, killed in firing UK accusations of to scrap Executive Presidency WASHINGTON DC: Presi- payments he made in 2016 to dent Donald Trump and his former Playboy model Karen Russian hacking by Iran security COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's for- allies have hit a new level of McDougal and to Daniels, both mer President Mahinda Raj- anxiety after the raid on his of whom allege relationships 'groundless' apaksa who is constitutionally personal attorney's office, fear- with Trump. The court pro- forces barred from contesting again ful of deeper exposure for ceedings Monday dealt with to become president has opted Trump, his inner circle and his who gets to look at Cohen's MOSCOW: The Kremlin on ISLAMABAD: Two Paki- to support a proposal to abol- adult children and more than seized documents and devices Tuesday dismissed as "ground- stanis were killed when Iran's ish the Executive Presidency. concerned that they don't before they are turned over to less" warnings from Britain and border security forces fired In Executive Presidency, know exactly what is in those prosecutors. the United States that Russian at a group of people allegedly head of the state possesses all records and electronic devices Though Cohen once said state-sponsored hackers were trying to enter the country relevant executive powers. seized last week. he "would take a bullet" for threatening their crucial com- illegally, according to a media Rajapaksa's Joint Oppo- There is also some worry Trump, he is aware of the puter networks. report. sition spokesman, Bandula upset the plan. It has to be that Michael Cohen, the self- possible outcome including "We don't know what these On April 12, a group of 15 Gunawardena told report- brought now in the next session described legal fixer who before a federal judge who is president's Mar-a-Lago estate. potential prison time and has new accusations are based on," Pakistanis belonging to differ- ers here on Tuesday that Raj- of parliament beginning on helped make bad stories go considering what to do with Advisers are hoping the meet- expressed worry about his said President Vladimir Putin's ent cities of Pakistan tried to apaksa has conveyed this to the May 8. Rajapaksa was elected away and took a leading role the material that the FBI seized ing will draw attention from family, said a person who has spokesman Dmitry Peskov. illegally enter Iran, Express Tri- Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Per- twice as President. In 2010, he in Trump Organisation proj- from Cohen. the legal tempest in Washing- spoken to the lawyer in recent "As before, neither our bune reported. amuna leader Anura Kumara adopted an amendment to the ects in foreign outposts, may The scene was punctuated ton and New York. days but is not authorized to American nor our British col- The Iranian Border Force Dissanayake who has given the Constitution allowing him to strike a deal with prosecutors by dramatic entrances and rev- On the trip south, White discuss private conversations. leagues have bothered to search fired on the people who crossed proposal to abolish the Execu- contest any number of times out of concern about his own elations. Stormy Daniels the House spokeswoman Sarah Cohen has not been charged for arguments, even weak the border, killing two. tive Presidency. to be president. prospects. porn actress who alleged she Huckabee Sanders sought to with anything. ones," he said during a regu- Iranian force then arrested "But parliament must be Sirisena's current govern- "I think it's a huge mine- had a sexual affair with the put distance between Trump Trump's moods have grown lar briefing. five people, while the remain- dissolved to hold a general elec- ment in 2015 through the field for Donald Trump and the president made an appearance, and Cohen, saying: "I believe darker in recent days, as he Peskov added that the ing eight disappeared after tion on the same day the con- nineteenth amendment to the Trump Organisation," said trial stumbling on her high heels they've still got some ongoing lashes out at the "overreach" of claims were "groundless" and crossing the border, it said stitutional change is approved," constitution restored the two attorney Joseph Cammarata, as she was swarmed by press. things, but the president has a the raid. Further angering the "unjustified". Washington and quoting Pakistani authorities Gunawardena said. term limit. This means Raj- who represented Paula Jones Cohen was forced to reveal large number of attorneys, as president is that the raid was London said in a joint state- According to reports, Ira- The JVP was to move a con- apaksa cannot become Pres- in her sexual harassment suit that another one of his clients you know." triggered in part by a referral ment Monday that Russia's nian authorities have handed stitutional amendment to abol- ident again. With his new against President Bill Clinton. is Fox News host Sean Hannity, The federal raid, carried out from special counsel Robert hacking operation aimed "to over the bodies and arrested ish the executive presidency in party's unexpected win in the "I think this is on its own a high-profile confidant of the a week ago in New York City, Mueller, who is looking into support espionage, extract people to Pakistan Levies existence since 1978. local council elections held track and this train is com- president. sought bank records, informa- Russian interference in the intellectual property, main- Force. However, a decision last February, the former strong ing down the track with brute Trump left the White House tion on Cohen's dealing in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. tain persistent access to victim Levies officials shifted the week by President Maithri- man presses for an early parlia- force." The wild legal show con- for Florida, for a two-day taxi industry, Cohen's com- The raid was authorized by the networks and potentially lay a bodies to the District Head pala Sirisena to suspend par- mentary poll ahead of its 2020 tinued to play out Monday, at summit with Japanese Prime munications with the Trump U.S. Attorney for the Southern foundation for future offensive Quarter Hospital in Gwadar. liament's current session has August schedule. AGENCIES a court hearing in New York Minister Shinzo Abe at the campaign and information on District of New York. AGENCIES operations". AGENCIES The deceased were identified as Shahzeb Khan Wali, 27 and Omar Sadiq, 27, both belong- Mass extinction event triggered Body of last missing Indian family China activates new ing to Bannu area of Khyber- Pakhtunkhwa province. dinosaur expansion 232 million Those who were arrested precision intermediate, were also moved to Gwadar. years ago member found in California river The arrested included Wahid Khan, Shah Fayyaz LONDON: A mass extinction event 232 million years WASHINGTON DC: Search- PM water searchers located long-range missiles Khan and Saifullah Khan ago may have triggered an expansion of dino- ers have found the body of a the body of a juvenile male from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, saurs, according to a study that sheds light on the 12-year-old boy, the last miss- submerged in the Eel River BEIJING: China has activated Global Times quoted the CCTV Muhammad Sagar belonging origin of the giant prehistoric animals. It is commonly ing member of an Indian fam- approximately 6 miles north of new intermediate and long- report as saying. "This break- to Karachi and Muhammad understood that the dinosaurs disappeared with a ily of four which perished the reported crash site," it said. range missiles capable of pre- through means that the mis- Maqam from Jhang. when their sports utility vehicle "Once the body was recov- cision strikes on medium and sile's reaction time is quicker, This is the second incident bang - wiped out by a great meteorite impact on plunged into a swollen river in ered it was identified as being large warships, official media and its station-keeping ability in a month involving Pakistanis the Earth 66 million years ago. However, their origins the US state of California some Siddhant Thottapilly, the here reported. is more precise," Zhang Jun- trying to illegally enter Iran. have been less understood. In a study, published in 11 days ago. remaining missing member The domestically developed she, a senior research fellow at In March, two Pakistani the journal Nature Communications, scientists from The Thottapilly family, of the Thottapilly family. An missiles, which were recently the PLA Naval Military Studies youths, who were illegally MUSE - Museum of Science, Universities of Ferrara from Santa Clarita, disap- the family of four went miss- autopsy is expected to be per- used by a missile brigade of Research Institute, told the daily. going to Turkey to travel from and Padova in Italy and the University of Bristol in the peared on April 6 while driv- ing. Sandeep Thottapilly, 41, formed this week as part of the the People's Liberation Army's In recent years, the PLA Rocket Iran, were killed by the Iranian UK showed that the key expansion of dinosaurs was ing in a Honda Pilot through and Saachi Thottapilly, 9, were Coroner's investigation into the (PLA) rocket force, is capable Force, which is created as part of forces. the Redwood Coast Highway found dead inside a vehicle incident," it added. The family's of nuclear counterattacks, and the reforms initiated by Presi- Every year thousands of also triggered by a crisis - the mass extinction, called on vacation, officials said. Their encased in sediment in the Eel maroon SUV was seen falling marks a further development of dent Xi Jinping has been focus- people from Pakistan and the Carnian Pluvial Episode. Dinosaurs had originated disappearance coincided with River, the Mendocino County into the river in northern Men- Chinese artillery's combat capa- ing on improving its nuclear Afghanistan illegally travel to much earlier, at the beginning of the Triassic Period, reports that a vehicle had sunk Sheriff's Office said. Separately, docino County from a pull- bilities, state-run China Central counterattack capabilities and Iran to find a job in Europe. some 245 million years ago, but they remained very into the Eel River in Northern an adult female body recovered out during a rainstorm. They Television (CCTV) reported. medium-to-long range preci- Last year, 20 people from rare until the shock events in the Carnian 13 million California. on Friday from another area of had been traveling south from It is capable of precision sion strikes. It is more "combat Punjab were killed by a banned Searchers on Monday found the river was identified as Sou- Oregon along Highway 101 strikes on medium and large ready, and launches on time years later. AGENCIES organisation in Turbat after the body of Siddhant Thottap- mya Thottapilly, 38. when the incident occurred, targets on land, and similar sized and causes serious damage," they were kidnapped. AGENCIES illy, the last to be found after "At approximately 4:00 officials said. AGENCIES warships at sea, official tabloid the report said. AGENCIES

Government of West Bengal North Bengal Development Department New, AI system can recognise faces in the dark Branch Secretariat Uttarkanya, Fulbari, Jalpaiguri ABRIDGED -e-NIT e-NIT ref. Name of work Estimated Amount Last date of Bid WASHINGTON DC: Scien- mal-to-visible face synthesis," local information, such as fea- explicitly designed for visible- no. submission tists have developed an arti- said Riggan. tures from discriminative fidu- based face recognition. The NIT-199 Extension of Shree Agrasen `6,95,44,695.00 08/05/2018 up to ficial intelligence that can Under nighttime and low- cial regions, for example, eyes, most surprising result is that (2nd Call)of Mahavidyalaya, Dalkhola G 15:00 Hours 2017-18 + 3 Structure in the district of recognise a person's face even light conditions, there is insuf- nose and mouth, enhanced the their approach achieved better Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal. in the dark, a development that ficient light for a conventional discriminability of the synthe- verification performance than (Civil Portion) could lead to enhanced real- camera to capture facial imag- sised imagery. a generative adversarial net- time biometrics and post-mis- ery for recognition without They showed how the ther- work-based approach, which Sd/- Superintending Engineer sion forensic analysis for covert active illumination such as a mal-to-visible mapped repre- previously showed photo-real- North Bengal Development Department nighttime operations. flash or spotlight, which would sentations from both global istic properties. Details can be seen in the Official Website www.wbnorthbengaldev.gov.in The motivations for this give away the position of such and local regions in the ther- Riggan attributes this result For all details and online tender submission visit https://wbtenders.gov.in technology, developed by surveillance cameras. mal face signature could be to the fact the game theoretic researchers from the US Army However, thermal cameras used in conjunction to synthe- objective for GANs immedi- Research Laboratory (ARL), that capture the heat signature sise a refined visible face image. ately seeks to generate imag- are to enhance both auto- naturally emanating from liv- The optimisation prob- ery that is sufficiently similar matic and human-matching ing skin tissue are ideal for such lem for synthesising an image in dynamic range and photo- capabilities. conditions. as cross-spectrum, or hetero- key parts: a non-linear regres- attempts to jointly preserve the like appearance to the train- "This technology enables "When using thermal cam- geneous, face recognition. In sion model that maps a given shape of the entire face and ing imagery, while sometimes matching between thermal face eras to capture facial imagery, this case, facial probe imag- thermal image into a corre- appearance of the local fiducial neglecting to preserve identi- images and existing biometric the main challenge is that the ery acquired in one modality is sponding visible latent repre- details. Using the synthesised fying characteristics, he said. face databases/watch lists that captured thermal image must matched against a gallery data- sentation and an optimisation thermal-to-visible imagery and The approach developed only contain visible face imag- be matched against a watch list base acquired using a different problem that projects the latent existing visible gallery imagery, by ARL preserves identity ery," said Benjamin S Riggan, a or gallery that only contains imaging modality," she said. projection back into the image they performed face verifica- information to enhance dis- research scientist at ARL. conventional visible imagery This approach leverages space. tion experiments using a com- criminability, for example, "The technology provides from known persons of inter- advanced domain adaptation Researchers showed that mon open source deep neural increased recognition accuracy a way for humans to visually est," Riggan said. techniques based on deep neu- combining global informa- network architecture for face for both automatic face recog- compare visible and thermal "Therefore, the problem ral networks. The fundamental tion, such as the features from recognition. nition algorithms and human facial imagery through ther- becomes what is referred to approach is composed of two the across the entire face, and The architecture used is adjudication. AGENCIES ICA/T 2742(3)/2018 world 11 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 18 April, 2018 mp Political divisions in Europe India wins elections to key UN subsidiary bodies are like a ‘civil war’: Macron UNITED NATIONS: India has won an election to a crucial BRUSSELS: Emmanuel Europe welcomed his elec- speeches over the past year in non-governmental organisa- Macron has likened the polit- tion, but people should not Athens and at the Sorbonne, tion committee in the UN after ical divisions in Europe to a be divided into good and bad have run into stronger head- garnering the highest number civil war and warned against Europeans. winds than he might have of votes besides getting elected growing illiberalism on the “Some people call this the expected. by acclamation to other sub- continent. old Europe. I call this the dem- Macron envisaged a strong sidiary bodies in five separate In his first speech to the ocratic Europe,” Weber said, new partnership between Paris polls. European parliament, the gesturing to the ranks of MEPs and Berlin to breathe new life The UN's Economic and French president called for representing parties ranging into the EU, mooting big new Social Council (ECOSOC) held the defence of a European lib- from Communists to the far initiatives ranging from far- elections to a number of its sub- eral democracy that offered right. reaching eurozone reforms to sidiary bodies here on Monday. protection of the rights of its In a thinly veiled reference changes in the way the com- The ECOSOC focusses on minorities, and attacked those to Russia, Macron said the EU mission president and MEPs advancing the three dimen- ECOSOC and its main tasks governmental agencies. who took their countries out was battling against “authori- are chosen and a crowd-pleas- sions of sustainable develop- include consideration of appli- India was among the 17 of the EU to pursue fairytale tarian powers ... with a clear ing tax on tech multinationals. ment economic, social and cations for consultative status members elected by acclama- “adventures”. strategy to call into question All are bogged down in the environmental. and requests for reclassifica- tion to the Commission on “I am for the most inte- the multilateral system”. slow-moving realities of Euro- Following the elections, tion submitted by NGOs and Crime Prevention and Crimi- grated and closest possible “We are seeing authoritari- pean politics. India's Permanent Represen- consideration of quadrennial nal Justice. relationship after Brexit, and with the illiberal, and that is assembly by the French people, anism all around us and the His ideas for some inte- tative to the UN Ambassador reports submitted by NGOs in The elected members, to there’s a well-known solution growing all the time,” he told sir,” the president said. response is not authoritarian gration and mutual support Syed Akbaruddin told PTI that General and Special categories. serve a three-year term begin- – it’s called EU membership,” MEPs. “Perhaps you shouldn’t have democracy, but the authority among eurozone members in the "results reflect, yet again, India was also elected by ning on January 1, 2019 and he said. “In the future, we must c om e .” of democracy,” he added. exchange for stricter economic the broad support and many acclamation to the Commission expiring on December 31, 2021 Boris Johnson clashes with struggle to defend our ide- Macron also passionately The French president also management have been hit by friends India has amongst UN on Population and Develop- include Algeria, Burkina Faso, Emmanuel Macron over Brexit als ... This is a democracy that defended the military strikes claimed the true European Angela Merkel’s post-election members". ment for a term beginning April Nigeria and Swaziland, Iraq, Read more respects individual minor- by the US, the UK and France political identity differed from weakness and opposition from India topped the election to 16, 2018 and expiring in 2021. Iran, Kuwait, Thailand, Belarus, The vast majority of the ity fundamental rights, which last weekend against the Syr- that of “our American ally”, within her CDU party to more the Committee on Non-Gov- Under its terms of reference Brazil, Cuba, Mexico Austria, speech was, however, about the used to be called liberal democ- ian regime’s chemical weap- which was “rejecting multilat- risk-sharing. ernmental Organizations. the Commission is to assist the France, Turkey and the United future without the UK, and the racy, and I use that term by ons infrastructure. “Do we sit eralism, free trade and climate Reforms to the EU’s polit- In one round of secret bal- Council by arranging for stud- States. need for the 27 other EU mem- choice. The deadly tendency back, do we defend [human] change”. ical process have run foul of loting, the Council elected Bah- ies and advising the Coun- The Commission acts as ber states to be united in oppo- which might lead our continent rights by saying: rights are for He repeated his calls for assorted national interests, rain, China, India and Pakistan cil on population issues and the principal policymaking sition to the emergence of the to the abyss, nationalism, giv- us, principles are for us, and reform of the eurozone, a digi- while Macron’s projected Euro- in the Asia Pacific States cate- trends, integrating population body of the UN in the field of nationalist authoritarian traits ing up of freedom: I reject the realities are for others? No, no!” tal tax, re-engagement with the pean digital tax on the reve- gory and Brazil, Cuba, Mexico and development strategies and crime prevention and criminal of the past. idea that European democracy he said. European voters ahead of the nues – rather than the profits and Nicaragua (Latin American population and related develop- justice. Its mandate includes Without naming the Hun- is condemned to impotence. The speech was heart- European parliamentary elec- – of technology multination- and Caribbean States) to serve ment policies and programmes. improving international action garian prime minister, Viktor “I don’t want to belong to ily welcomed by Jean-Claude tions next year, and moves to als has proved unpopular in a four-year term beginning on The Council elected India to combat national and transna- Orbán, who recently won a a generation of sleepwalkers, I Juncker, the European com- protect the continent’s sover- countries including Ireland and January 1, 2019. and Kuwait (Asia-Pacific States) tional crime and the efficiency landslide victory after a cam- don’t want to belong to a gen- mission president, but received eignty in areas ranging from Luxembourg. India got the highest num- by acclamation to the Commis- and fairness of criminal justice paign that played on voters’ eration that’s forgotten its own a lukewarm response from copyright to data. He visits Berlin on Thurs- ber of votes at 46, followed by sion for Social Development, administration sytems. fears of immigration, Macron past,” he said. others, including Manfred He also counselled against day for four hours of talks with Pakistan (43), Bahrain (40) and filling outstanding seats for a India was among 14 nations was scathing of politicians who Echoing Tony Blair’s 2005 Weber, the German MEP who allowing the accession of the Merkel on the full range of of China 39. Iran lost the elections, four-year term beginning on elected by acclamation by the scapegoated migrants. appearance at the European leads the European People’s Balkan states to the EU until European issues, during which having got only 27 votes. The the date of election. Council to the Executive Board “There seems to be a certain parliament, during which he party, within which Orbán’s the bloc had reformed. he will hope for more concrete Council elected by acclama- The Commission's pur- of the United Nations Devel- European civil war: national tackled Nigel Farage head-on MEPs sit. Despite the generally warm progress. tion 11 other nations to serve pose was to advise ECOSOC opment Programme (UNDP), selfishness and negativity to rapturous applause, Macron Sign up to our Brexit weekly reception, the French presi- But he is fast learning that the same four-year term. on social policies of a general United Nations Popula- seems to take precedence over picked out the Front National briefing dent’s ambitious plans for an reforming Europe looks set to The Committee on Non- character and, in particular, on tion Fund (UNFPA), United what brings us together. for comment. Read more “in-depth transformation” be even more of a challenge Governmental Organizations all matters in the social field not Nations Office for Project Ser- “There is a fascination “You were elected to this Weber told Macron that of Europe, unveiled in major than reforming France. AGENCIES is a standing committee of covered by the specialised inter- vices (UNOPS). AGENCIES Taiwan leader says island secure ahead of China drills Myanmar govt pardons 8,500 Air France TAIPEI: Taiwan's president Tsai allies, with Swaziland one of the cancels flights Ing-wen reassured residents few not to have been convinced on Tuesday that the island was to give up official recognition of prisoners in holiday amnesty due to another secure, a day before China is set the island as a country. to hold live-fire drills in the nar- On her four-day trip to YANGON: Myanmar's presi- the civilian government of for- row strait that separates the two. Africa, Tsai will take part in dent on Tuesday announced mer democracy activist Aung strike over pay Tsai spoke to reporters as celebrations marking the 50th pardons for more than 8,500 San Suu Kyi took office in 2016 she left for Swaziland, one of anniversary of Swaziland's inde- prisoners, including three dozen following a sweeping election PARIS: About 30 per cent of Taiwan's few remaining inter- pendence and the establishment jailed in political cases, as part of victory. But hopes of a new era Air France flights scheduled on national allies that has not been of diplomatic ties with Taiwan. an annual amnesty marking the of free expression have been Tuesday are expected to be can- wooed away by an ascendant Observers say on Wednes- country's traditional new year. dampened by a surge in pros- celed due to a strike over pay. Beijing as cross-strait relations day's planned drills also serve as President Win Myint, who ecutions under a online defama- Crews and ground staff are deteriorate. a signal to Washington, which took office last month after tion law in recent years. staging their eighth day of walk- Chinese officials have sug- sent aircraft carrier USS The- his predecessor suddenly The arrest of two Myanmar outs since February. They are gested on Wednesday's mili- country's security," she said at When asked if the upcoming odore Roosevelt through the resigned, said the pardons journalists working for Reuters seeking a 6 percent pay rise. tary exercise is a warning to Taoyuan International Airport. military exercise was directed disputed South China Sea last would be granted on humani- remain in jail. has raised global alarm over Their wages have been frozen pro-independence advocates Tsai added that maintaining at Lai, China's Taiwan Affairs week. tarian grounds during the Bud- Around 200 others in Myan- worsening media freedoms in since 2011. Air France's man- in Taiwan as Beijing steps up its a peaceful "status quo" across Office director Liu Jieyi said The region has become a dhist new year festival known mar are facing trials linked to the fledgling democracy. agement on Monday offered a rhetoric against any challenges the strait was her government's on Monday it was "an action potential flashpoint, with the as Thingyan. political activities, said spokes- The reporters, Wa Lone 2 percent rise this year followed to its sovereignty. mission. to safeguard the sovereignty United States saying China's The amnesty was extended man Aung Myo Kyaw from the and Kyaw Soe Oo, face up to by an increase totaling 5 percent China sees self-ruling Tai- Although a fully fledged and territorial integrity of our aggressive activities in the area mostly to drug offenders, as well Assistance Association for Polit- 14 years in prison under the over the following three years. wan as part of its territory to democracy, Taiwan has never motherland". pose a threat to freedom of as more than 50 foreigners and ical Prisoners. Official Secrets Act, which bars Unions have until the end of be brought back into the fold formally announced indepen- Beijing has stepped up mil- navigation. 36 political prisoners, according "The government can help possessing classified documents. the week to decide whether to and has not ruled out reunifi- dence from the mainland and itary patrols around the island Washington is also Taiwan's to a breakdown posted on Face- them by cancelling the cases They were arrested in accept the proposed deal. cation by force. Beijing has warned of military and used diplomatic pressure most powerful -- thought unof- book by government spokesman from the courts," he said. December while reporting on The pilots' main union, Tsai said on Monday that action if it ever did. to isolate Taiwan internation- ficial -- ally and its biggest arms Zaw Htay. Myanmar has freed thou- Myanmar security officers' role SNPL Air France, said Tues- she had told national security Tsai's Democratic Progres- ally since Tsai took office in supplier. Relations have warmed Aung Myo Kyaw, spokes- sands from its jails since a in the extrajudicial killings of day the offer doesn't meet its officials to closely monitor the sive Party (DPP) is tradition- May 2016, as she refuses to between Washington and Taipei man for an NGO that helps military junta ceded power in 10 Rohingya men in Rakhine demands. Some 45 percent of "surrounding situation". ally pro-independence and her accept both sides are part of in recent months, including the political prisoners, welcomed 2011 after five decades of bru- state, where troops are accused long-haul flights will be can- "Please rest assured that newly appointed premier Wil- "one China". passage of a bill last month that the amnesty but called for the tal repression. of waging an ethnic cleansing celed, along with 35 per cent we have the confidence and liam Lai is a long-standing inde- China has chipped away at promotes visits by officials at all release of at least eight more Hundreds of political pris- campaign against the Muslim of medium-haul flights to and determination to safeguard the pendence advocate. Taiwan's dwindling number of levels. AGENCIES prisoners of conscience who oners were released shortly after minority. AGENCIES from Paris. AGENCIES Chinese doctor detained for traditional NASA's planet hunting probe Iraq women with alleged links medicine 'poison' remarks launch delayed to April 18 to IS sexually abused: Amnesty BEIJING: A Chinese doctor who called a popular BAGHDAD: Iraq is using col- "Iraqi women and chil- people remained displaced after brand of traditional medicine "poison" has been lective punishment includ- dren with perceived ties to IS Iraqi forces backed by an inter- detained without charge by police for three months, WASHINGTON DC: The ing sexual exploitation against are being punished for crimes national coalition waged a vast in a case that has angered the country's medical com- launch of a new NASA satel- women and children with they did not commit," said Lynn offensive to oust the extremist munity. Physician Tan Qindong said in a December lite, which will hunt for exo- alleged ties to Islamic State Maalouf, Amnesty's Middle group from parts of northern article that the popular "Hongmao Medicinal Liquor" planets that have the potential jihadists, Amnesty International East research director. "They Iraq it had seized in 2014. Many to harbour alien life, has been said on Tuesday. are trapped in camps, ostra- of those who fled IS-held areas was toxic, prompting a complaint from the Inner delayed to April 18. In a new report, the watch- cised and denied food, water ended up in camps. Mongolia-based drug maker, local media reported. The Transiting Exoplanet dog revealed widespread dis- and other essentials. This humil- Amnesty said that in each Hongmao is popular among the elderly but Tan Survey Satellite (TESS), was crimination by security forces, iating collective punishment of the eight camps it visited, questioned the evidence behind claims made by the supposed to launch from Space camp administrators and local risks laying the foundation for women were being pressured manufacturer that the product could cure illnesses in- Launch Complex 40 at Cape authorities against women and future violence." into sexual relationships in cluding joint pain and coronary heart disease. AGENCIES Canaveral Air Force Station in children in eight camps for peo- The United Nations said in exchange for money, aid and Florida in the early hours on ple displaced by violence. February that some 2.5 million protection. AGENCIES Tuesday. "Launch teams are standing down on Tuesday to conduct thousands of nearby exoplan- times that of Earth. additional Guidance Naviga- ets, including at least 50 Earth- Many of TESS's planets S Korean actress once kidnapped to North dies at 91 tion and Control analysis. The sized ones. should be close enough to our @NASA_TESS spacecraft is in The spacecraft, not much own that, once they are iden- SEOUL: A South Korean couple travelled overseas South in 1999 after spending excellent health and remains larger than a refrigerator, car- tified by TESS, scientists can actress who was once kid- extensively for movie produc- more than a decade in the US. ready for launch on the new tar- ries four cameras that will sur- zoom in on them using other napped by the North's agents on tion missions and to attend film They remained married until geted date of Wednesday, April vey the nearest, brightest stars telescopes, to detect atmo- the orders of leader Kim Jong festivals -- always under heavy Shin's death in 2006. 18," NASA wrote in a tweet. in the sky for signs of passing spheres, characterise atmo- Un's late father and forced to surveillance by the North's Their dramatic life inspired "We expect TESS will dis- planets. spheric conditions, and even make movies for the regime has agents. several books and movies. cover a number of planets TESS will spend two years look for signs of habitability. died aged 91, her family said. Choi even won the best Choi, who made her cine- whose atmospheric composi- scanning nearly the entire sky "TESS is kind of like a scout," Choi Eun-hee was the actress award at the Moscow matic debut in 1942, had risen tions, which hold potential clues - a field of view that can encom- said Natalia Guerrero, deputy South's most famous actress for International Film Festival in to stardom in the wake of the to the presence of life, could be pass more than 20 million stars. manager of TESS Objects of decades before being brazenly 1985 for her role in "Salt" -- a 1950-53 Korean War that sealed precisely measured by future The first year of observa- Interest, an MIT-led effort that abducted by North Korean film about Korean guerrillas the division between the com- observers," said George Ricker, tions will map the 13 sectors will catalogue objects captured spies in Hong Kong in 1978 at fighting against the 1910-45 munist North and the capital- TESS principal investigator. encompassing the southern sky, in TESS data that may be poten- the request of the North's then Japanese colonial rule. ist South. With the help of a gravita- and the second year will map tial exoplanets. leader-in-waiting Kim Jong Il, The couple -- who had She was called the "queen" tional assist from the Moon, the 13 sectors of the northern "We're on this scenic tour an avid film fan. divorced in 1976, before their of South Korean cinema from the spacecraft will settle into sky. The spacecraft will be look- of the whole sky, and in some During her visit to Hong circumstances over his alleged she could never forgive him for abductions -- remarried dur- the 1950s to the 1970s while a 13.7-day orbit around Earth. ing for a phenomenon known as ways we have no idea what we Kong to meet a potential inves- abduction remain unclear. the "outrageous and unforgiv- ing a trip to Hungary at Kim's appearing in more than 100 Sixty days after launch, and fol- a transit, where a planet passes will see. It's like we're making tor in her arts school, she was Choi remained trapped able" kidnapping. urging. movies -- many made by Shin. lowing tests of its instruments, in front of its star, causing a a treasure map," Guerrero said. reportedly lured onto a boat by in the North for eight years, They were allowed to make But they finally staged a dar- North Korea abducted hun- the satellite will begin its initial periodic and regular dip in the After TESS launches, the her guide before being trans- where the two made more "films with artistic values, ing escape to the US embassy in dreds of South Koreans under two-year mission. star's brightness. team expects that the satellite ferred against her will to a cargo than 10 films together under instead of just propaganda films Vienna after attending the Ber- a state-sanctioned policy in the The satellite, developed The TESS science team will reestablish contact within ship destined for North Korea. the instruction of Kim Jong Il. extolling the regime," Choi said, linale film festival in 1986, and decades following the Korean by scientists at Massachusetts at MIT aims to measure the the first week, during which it Her husband Shin Sang- In a 2011 interview, Choi but always longed for their sought asylum in the US due to War. Institute of Technology (MIT) masses of at least 50 small plan- will turn on all its instruments ok, a top director, was taken to said Kim "respected us as artists freedom. fear for their personal security. Choi's funeral will be held in the US, aims to discover ets whose radii are less than four and cameras. AGENCIES the North soon after, although and fully supported us," but that During their ordeal, the The couple returned to the in Seoul on Thursday. AGENCIES 12 business mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 18 April, 2018 PM Modi invites top Swedish India, Sweden sign joint action plan & innovation partnership

STOCKHOLM: Aiming to companies to invest in India build a win-win partnership through Sweden making use STOCKHOLM: Prime Minis- of the opportunities offered ter Narendra Modi on Tuesday by India’s development pro- invited top Swedish firms to grammes, the two countries on invest in India and said stron- Tuesday signed a Joint Action ger bilateral business relations Plan and an Innovation Part- would augur well for the people nership following a bilateral of the two countries. summit between Indian Prime Modi, who held talks with Minister Narendra Modi and his Swedish counterpart Ste- his Swedish counterpart Stefan fan Lofven earlier in the day, Lofven here. was welcomed by children in Jointly addressing the media traditional Indian costume on here along with Lofven after the his arrival at the Stockholm City talks, Modi said that Sweden Sweden's Minister for Enterprise and Innovation Mikael Damberg Hall here to attend the Roundta- has been a strong contributor to and India's Secretary West Ruchi Ghanashyam sign an Innovation and ble Meeting with Swedish CEOs. the Make in India programme Partnership Agreement as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sweden's "Stronger business rela- from the beginning and recalled Prime Minister Stefan Lofven looks on, in Stockholm on Tuesday PIC/PTI tions between India and Swe- that the Swedish Prime Minis- den augur well for the people ter himself led a big business reltionship,” Modi said. cooperating on the international of our nations. Met a group of delegation to the Make in India “Sweden has been partner platform and this will continue.” leading Swedish CEOs at the summit in Mumbai in 2016. of India in defence sector for a Modi also said develop- roundtable in Stockholm," Modi “The main theme of our long time. I am confident that ments in Europe and Asia also tweeted after he and Premier discussions today was how new opportunities for coopera- came up for detailed discussion Lofven interacted with top to develop a win-win part- tion in this sector will arise in during the bilateral summit Swedish business leaders. nership between Sweden and the future, especially in defence On his part, Lofven said that Prime Minister Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Sweden Stefan Lofven with the top business leaders at the roundtable meeting at City India through the opportuni- production.” he believed that Sweden and exhorted top Swedish CEOs to Hall in Stockholm, Sweden on Tuesday PIC/PTI ties offered by India’s develop- Stating that Sweden is an India make a perfect match. invest in India and participate ment programmes,” Modi said. important partner of India Stating that India is under- in flagship initiatives, External that they consider India as a in India over a span of five years was how red-tape can be further Swedish companies such as “As a result, we agreed to a Joint for defence and security, the going an unprecedented eco- Affairs Ministry Spokesperson very strategic market and that is more than that had been done reduced, Frump said. Atlas Copco, Sandvik, Alfa Action Plan and an Innovation Indian Prime Minister said that nomic transformation, he said Raveesh Kumar said. they would like to partner India over the last 20 years, he noted. Juvencio Maeztu, CEO IKEA Laval, Volvo, Astra Zeneca and Partnership.” there will be new opportuni- that Sweden has a lot of inno- "Sweden remains a valued meeting certain challenges. The major investors would Group, and Hakan Buskhe, CEO SAAB have invested in India. Stating that innovation, ties for defence production in vative solutions to offer in this partner for the @makeinindia "If we look at Swedish invest- be the likes of Ikea, AstraZen- Saab, were among the top busi- Though the bilateral trade investment, start-ups, manu- the future. connection. initiative. PM highlighted the ments, they are increasing over eca and Volvo trucks, he said. ness leaders who attended the fell to $1.9 billion in 2016-17, as facturing were among the main According to Modi both “I am very pleased to various investment opportu- the last few years. Swedish com- Charles Frump, MD of roundtable. compared to about $2.17 billion areas of cooperation between sides also agreed to further announce that the Swedish nities in India," a tweet on the panies have committed to invest Volvo Car India, who attended Sweden has a long history in 2015-16, Swedish investments the two countries, he said that strengthen security, especially government will kick start PMO handle said. $1.1 billion in India over the the meet, said Volvo shared of investments in India. Many and other economic activities attention was also paid on cyber security cooperation. our Innovation Partnership Carsten Gronblad, Sweden's next two years," he said. their vision of electrified vehi- of the major Swedish compa- in India have been on the rise. renewable energy, urban trans- “One more thing that we by providing up to 50 million trade commissioner to India, The companies from Sweden cles with Prime Minister Modi nies such as Ericsson and Swed- India's exports to Sweden port and waste management to have agreed upon is that the Swedish kronor (Over $59 mil- said around 30 CEOs or repre- have already invested $1.5 bil- and stated how it was in line ish Match (WIMCO) entered amounted to $710 million, while improve the quality of life of the importance of our relation- lion) for innovation coopera- sentatives of firms participated lion in India over the last three with the Indian government's India even before it became India's imports from the nordic Indian people. ship should be reflected at the tion with India in the field of in the meeting. "One of the main years, Gronblad said. vision. One of the key feedbacks independent. country totaled $1,160 million “Defence and security is an regional and global levels,” he smart cities and sustainability,” message from the speakers was This cumulative investment from companies participating Since then, numerous other in 2016-17. PTI important pillar of our bilateral said. “We have been been closely Lofven said. IANS Atal Pension FinMin clarifies on return ` tanks to near ITR-1 ready for e-filing: IT dept subscriber filing by traders opting 7-month low of base reaches NEW DELHI: The latest ITR-1 date the salaried class assessees Sahaj, to be filled by the salaried ITR for clarity of deductions. 65.64 against $ form, largely used by the sala- to provide their salary breakup, class of taxpayers, was used by 3 The CBDT had said that the 97.6 lakh for composition scheme ried class of taxpayers, has been and businessmen their GST crore taxpayers during the last ITR-1 can be filed by an indi- MUMBAI: The rupee extended activated on the official e-fil- number and turnover. financial year. vidual who "is resident other NEW DELHI: The total num- NEW DELHI: The finance its losing run for the second ing portal of the Income Tax The Central Board of Direct The form this time seeks an than not ordinarily resident ber of Atal Pension Yojana ministry on Tuesday said trad- straight day, falling by another Department, a senior official Taxes (CBDT), that frames assessees salary details in sep- and having an income of up to (APY) subscribers reached ers who have opted for com- 15 paise to end at a near said on Tuesday. policy for the tax department, arate fields and in a breakup Rs 50 lakh. 97.60 lakh as on April 12, offi- position scheme need not file 7-month low of 65.64 against The single Income Tax had said some fields have format such as allowances that "Further, the parts relating cial data showed on Tuesday. certain details in return form the US dollar amid persistent Return (ITR) form, notified by been "rationalised" in the lat- are not exempted, value of per- to salary and house property Banks as well as the since the reverse charge mecha- capital outflows and a fresh rip- the CBDT on April 5, has been est forms and that there is no quisites, profit in lieu of salary have been rationalised and fur- Department of Post have been nism in not yet functional. ple of geopolitical tensions. put on its website, https://www. change in the manner of filing and deductions claimed under nishing of basic details of sal- engaged by the Pension Fund The GST Council, headed Headwinds in the form of incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in, the ITRs as compared to the section 16. ary (as available in Form 16) Regulatory and Development by Finance Minister Arun Jait- consistent widening in the trade on Monday. last year. These details are provided and income from house prop- Authority of India (PFRDA) to ley and comprising state coun- for the tax periods January, deficit accompanied by portfo- "Other ITRs wil be available All the seven ITR forms are in the Form 16 of a salaried erty have been mandated," it sell this pension scheme, which terparts, has kept the reverse 2018 to March, 2018 and sub- lio outflows amid unsupportive shortly," he said. to be filed electronically except employee and a senior tax offi- had said. was mainly introduced to pro- charge mechanism in abeyance sequent tax periods," it said in global factors kept overall senti- The new ITR forms for the for some category of taxpayers. cial said that these are now The last date for filing the vide a social security cover to till June. a statement. ment highly bearish. assessment year 2018-19 man- The most basic, ITR-1 or meant to be mentioned in the ITR is July 31. PTI those working in an unorgan- The ministry, in a statement Businesses with turnover of Country's trade deficit hit ised sector. said, doubts are being raised up to Rs one crore can opt for $13.69 billion in March, climb- "The total number of sub- about the manner of filing the composition scheme under the ing from $11.98 billion in Feb- Toyota to hike scribers registered under the quarterly return by composi- Goods and Services Tax (GST) ruary. This is the weakest close Govt raises FY19 national highway APY as on April 12, 2018 has tion dealers in Form GSTR-4. which was rolled out from July for the Indian currency since vehicle prices crossed 97.60 lakh," the finance "Since auto-population 1, 2017. The scheme allows tax- September 27, 2017 when it had ministry said in a statement. of the details of the inward payers to pay GST at a fixed ended at 65.72. The scheme was imple- supplies, including supplies rate of turnover and not to go Despite a positive start to next month project award target to 20,000 km mented from June 2015 and on which tax is to be paid through the tedious GST for- trade, it fell victim to panic those who have joined the APY on reverse charge is not tak- malities. Under the reverse reaction to touch a fresh intra- BENGALURU: Toyota Kirlos- NEW DELHI: The govern- before March 31, 2016 are eli- ing place, taxpayers who have charge mechanism, registered day low of 65.70 a dollar. Brent kar Motor (TKM) is planning ment has fixed the national gible for a 50 per cent co-con- opted to pay tax under the dealers are required to make crude, an international bench- to increase vehicle prices from highways project award target tribution up to a maximum of composition levy shall not fur- tax payments in case he pro- mark, was trading marginally next month in order to partially at 20,000 km for the current Rs 1,000 for a period of 5 years nish the data in serial number cures goods from unregistered higher at $71.41 a barrel in early offset rise in input costs. fiscal, up 25 per cent over the from 2015-16 to 2019-20. PTI 4A of Table 4 of Form GSTR-4 businesses. PTI Asian trade. PTI The company, which is a previous year, Union Minister joint venture between Japa- Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. nese auto major Toyota and However, the highway con- Kirloskar group, currently sells struction target for 2018-19 has Sugar output at record 30 mln tn; a range of vehicles from hatch- been pegged at 16,420 km, and back Etios Liva with price start- per day construction target has ing at Rs 5.49 lakh to luxury been fixed at 45 km for the cur- ` SUV Land Cruiser tagged at rent fiscal as against last year's cane arrears cross 20,000 crore Rs 1.41 crore (ex-showroom about 27 km per day. NEW DELHI: India's sugar for the whole season up to Sep- Delhi) in the country. "The ministry is making production has touched an tember 30, 2018," the associa- "Challenges in terms of ris- all-out efforts for improving all-time high of 29.98 million tion said. ing input costs have been there. and strengthening the high- tonnes till April 15 in the cur- On bumper production, We are holding on to it (price ways network in the country. rent season on higher cane out- ISMA said sugar prices have increase) for some time now. This year, the focus would be put, leading to a surge in arrears been under severe pressure in Shortly, we will be doing it. It more on construction, but the Per day construction target has been to farmers at over Rs 20,000 the last 4-5 months and have could be even as early as next award would be more than last fixed at 45 km for the current fiscal as crore, according to industry fallen by Rs 9 per kg across the month," TKM Deputy Manag- year. There will also be focus on body ISMA. country. As compared to the ing Director N Raja said. completing the DPRs (detailed against last year's about 27 km per day The association demanded cost of production, the current The company is currently project reports) of all the 'in- that the government should pro- ex-mill sugar prices are around working on the quantum of principle' declared NHs," the by the ministry, 7,397 by the meeting of officials of his min- vide production-linked incen- Rs 8 per kg lower and the sugar price hike, he added. road transport and highways National Highways Authority istry on Tuesday in which the tive to cane farmers as it was mills are incurring substantial Luxury car makers such minister said. of India (NHAI) and 1,006 km state wise status of projects was done in 2015-16 marketing year. levels and the Indian sugar produced record 10.48 million losses. as Audi, JLR and Mercedes- The Ministry of Road by NHIDCL, the minister said. reviewed. Sugar marketing year runs industry has already produced tonnes of sugar. "Inability to pay cane price Benz have hiked prices rang- Transport and Highways The construction targets for "The yearly targets should from October to September. 299.80 lakh tonnes," Indian Crushing operations are because of highly depressed ing between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 (MoRTH) has fixed a target 2018-19 have been set at 16,420 be divided into quarterly tar- Sugar output of India, the Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) almost over in Karnataka and sugar prices, has translated into lakh from this month to pass of awarding works for around km, of which 9,700 km will be gets so that there is no pressure world's second largest producer, said in a statement. As many as only one sugar mill was opera- huge cane price arrears of farm- on increase in custom duties. 20,000 kilometres length of constructed by MoRTH, 6,000 at the end of the year," he said. stood at 20.3 million tonnes in 227 sugar mills were still crush- tional as on April 15, 2018. The ers. As on March 15, 2018, the When asked about sales national highways during the km by NHAI and 720 km by The NHAI chairman the 2016-17 marketing year. ing sugarcane. state has so far produced 3.63 cane price arrears reported to growth in the current calen- current year 2018-19," MoRTH NHIDCL, Gadkari said. has also created a monitor- The annual domestic demand is Sugar production in Maha- million tonnes of sugar. the government was already dar year, Raja said the indus- said in a statement quoting the A total of 9,829 kilome- ing group to ensure comple- estimated at 25 million tonnes. rashtra has almost reached its "The actual sugar production over Rs 18,000 crore across the try is expected to grow in the minister. This is about 25 per tre length of national high- tion of the ongoing projects "Sugar production in the past record and mills produced up to April 15, 2018, is already country," ISMA said, adding range of 8-9 per cent and TKM cent more than the 17,055 km ways was constructed during while a similar group is being current season up to April 15, 10.49 million tonnes up to April 5 million tonne more than the that arrears could have crossed growth is also likely to be in awarded during 2017-18, of 2017-18. created in the ministry, the 2018, has crossed the expected 15, 2018. Mills in Uttar Pradesh estimated sugar consumption Rs 20,000 crore now. PTI that range. PTI which, 8,652 km was awarded Gadkari held a review statement said. PTI Modi-led GoM finalises new simplified model for GST return filing

NEW DELHI: A ministerial meeting of the Group of Minis- suggested that the GoM would Explaining the contours of businesses would have to file worked out by the Centre and panel, chaired by Sushil Modi, ters, Modi said a "fusion" model discuss further simplification. the "fusion" model, an official only one return every month, state officials as well as Nandan on Tuesday worked out a new of return filing after incorporat- One of the models pre- said that the Central Board instead of GSTR-1, 2 and 3 as Nilekani, businesses having zero simplified model for GST return ing stakeholder suggestion has sented before the council was of Indirect Taxes and Cus- was conceived earlier. tax liability for six consecutive filing as per which credit could been worked out, which will be provisional credit should not toms (CBIC) is now working Also there was unanimity months may get to file returns be given on a provisional basis placed before the GST Council be granted unless the taxpay- on mechanism to deal with that there would be no system only twice a year. once the supplier uploads the for approval. ers file returns and pay taxes. instances of non payment of based matching and purchaser The return filing date would sales invoice. "Till the simplified return fil- The second model stated taxes even after availing credit. would have to verify the invoice be spread out and businesses As it looks to finalise a sin- ing process is finalised, GSTR- that provisional credit could The official said the model, uploaded by the seller. having annual turnover of up gle-page return form for busi- 3B will continue," Bihar Deputy be granted to a taxpayer, but being drafted by the tax officers, Modi said the model for to Rs 1.5 crore will have to file nesses under GST, the panel on Chief Minister Modi said. returns have to be filed within would be to sent notices to tax- simplified return filing that is return by 10th of next month, Tuesday met about 40 industry The GST Council, headed by 3-4 months and taxes have to be payer in case he fails to pay the being worked out would safe- while others can file return by representatives and 15 tax tax Finance Minister Arun Jaitley paid or else the credit amount due taxes seeking explanation, guard the interest of revenue to 20th. The number of returns experts to discuss simplification and comprising state counter- would be reversed. worked out a third model for invoice uploaded by the sup- following which the credit could the exchequer, and avoid incon- filed by both small and large of return filing process. parts, last month discussed on After consulting the stake- return filing as per which credit plier is verified by the purchaser be reversed. Modi said there venience to the taxpayers. taxpayers would be 12 in a year, Briefing reporters after the two models of GST returns and holders on Tuesday, the GoM could be extended once the on the GSTN portal. was unanimity in the GoM that As per the structure being in place of 36 at present. PTI business 13 MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 18 April, 2018 mp ONGC Videsh files arbitration claim India, US to set up joint against Sudan over unpaid oil dues

NEW DELHI: The foreign acquisition unit of Oil and Natural Gas Corp’s (ONGC) task force on natural gas has filed an arbitration claim against the government of Sudan in a London court, a NEW DELHI: India and the the strategic importance of company official said, seek- US on Tuesday decided to set energy cooperation to the US- ing to recover dues pending up a joint task force on natu- India bilateral relationship and for years from a project hit by ral gas with a view to promote sets the stage for deeper and the breakaway of South Sudan strategic and economic interest more meaningful engagements in 2011. of the two nations. through government and indus- People familiar with the The two sides, during the try channels. As leading global matter in India and Sudan said ministerial level talks, also reaf- partners, the US and India ONGC had filed a claim for firmed their commitment to believe that energy cooperation $98.94 million, in what they early and full implementation of can serve as a centrepiece in the said was a first for the South their civil nuclear partnership, bilateral relationship, it added. Asian nation’s top oil and gas $425 million, sources said, of civil war, and took control including the Westinghouse Through the partnership, explorer against any govern- adding ONGC has sued the of blocks 1A, 1B and a part of civil nuclear project at Kovvada, the US and India collectively ment. They declined to be government as the contracts block 4. said a joint statement here. seek to enhance energy secu- identified because they weren’t were backed by sovereign Meanwhile, because of years The statement was issued rity, expand energy and innova- authorised to discuss the mat- guarantees. of trade sanctions imposed on after Minister of Petroleum tion linkages across respective ter with media. ONGC will also file arbi- Sudan by the U.S. - only lifted and Natural Gas Dharmendra energy sectors, bolster our stra- At the centre of the dis- trations for the remaining out- in 2017 - Khartoum found it Pradhan and US Secretary of tegic alignment, and facilitate pute is ONGC’s 25 percent standing amount in due course, difficult to secure oil for its Energy Rick Perry co-chaired Petroleum & Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan along with the US Energy Secretary Rick Perry increased industry and stake- stake the company acquired said a company official, who refineries, and asked foreign the inaugural meeting here on briefing the media on Indo-US Energy relations in New Delhi on Tuesday PIC/PTI holder engagement in the in the Greater Nile Oil Proj- declined to be identified. companies including OVL to Tuesday of the US-India Strate- energy sector. ect (GNOP) in Sudan in 2003. Officials in Sudan said con- sell their share of oil from the gic Energy Partnership, which propose, develop, and convey, Pradhan led a high-level discus- energy access, strengthened During a press confer- Other stakeholders include tacts and negotiations with blocks to the African nation. President Donald J Trump and innovative policy recommen- sion with senior US and Indian energy security and increased ence, responding to a question China’s China National Petro- ONGC were being lined up. In 2016, OVL signed a sepa- Prime Minister Narendra Modi dations to the Government of government officials that out- energy efficiency. about the US inking Interna- leum Corp with a 40 per cent “We have addressed the rate agreement with Sudan for had announced during their India in support of its vision lined their vision for the strate- The partnership will cre- tional Solar Alliance (ISA) stake and Malaysia’s Petronas company (ONGC) to show our the sale of its share of GNOP June 26, 2017 Summit in Wash- for natural gas in the economy gic energy partnership and key ate important opportunities for treaty, Perry said that promo- with a 30 per cent share. commitment to serious nego- oil. Sudan has not yet paid ington, D.C. of India. areas of engagement. advancing favourable policies tion of renewable energy is “Yes, we have filed an arbi- tiation and we (have) set up $90.81 million to ONGC for The statement said the The work of the task force Under the partnership, the and commercial investments in more important than signing tration as our dues have been a committee to determine the purchases of oil in 2016 and cooperation in this area is expected to advance the stra- US and India will pursue four support of these goals, includ- a document. pending for years,” said N. K. time frame to pay back the sum 2017, according to people (nuclear energy) is being pur- tegic and economic interests of primary pillars of cooperation: ing in natural gas markets. Earlier, during the ISA Verma, managing director of in installments,” said Bekheet familiar with the matter. sued through relevant bilateral both the US and India. oil and gas, power and energy In keeping with the shared founding conference last ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL). Ahmed Abdullah, under-sec- ONGC Videsh had mechanisms. The joint statement said that efficiency, renewable energy objectives to provide a stron- month, the official had said “Notwithstanding this arbitra- retary for Sudan’s Petroleum expected Sudan to clear the As a first step in realising the strategic energy partnership and sustainable growth and ger business orientation to the US and China are actively tion we will continue to work Ministry. dues after lifting of the U.S. the full potential of the Strategic teams will convene soon to fur- coal. Both parties may consider our energy cooperation, both participating talks for inking with Sudan going forward,” OVL’s stake in the Greater sanctions last year. Energy Partnership, the US and ther develop action plans for establishing additional pillars of sides noted with appreciation ISA treaty. he said, declining to provide Nile Oil Project (GNOP) com- “We are committed to pay India are pleased to announce the respective pillars of coop- cooperation based on mutual the growing investment of On the price of gas, Perry details on the timing and loca- prised Blocks 1, 2 and 4, and the money but due to the sanc- the US-India Natural Gas Task eration. The US and Indian co- agreement, it said. Indian companies in the US said the US and India share a tion of any hearings, or the the firm also agreed to build tions imposed on Sudan, we Force, it added. chairs will receive reports from The strategic energy part- and the beginning of oil and gas lot of values. He was of the view amount being sought. a 1,500-kilometre pipeline to are facing problems in mak- The task force provides a the pillar teams on a regular nership elevates the role of exports from the US to India, that some countries can give The current arbitration Port Sudan on the Red Sea. ing payment,” said Sirajuddin team of US and Indian indus- basis. energy in advancing shared the statement. cheaper gas but it is the long- is only for a part of pend- But in 2011 South Sudan broke Hamid Yousuf, Sudan’s ambas- try experts with a mandate to On Tuesday, Perry and goals, including universal The partnership affirms term relation that matters. PTI ing dues that add up to about away from Sudan, after decades sador to India. AGENCIES Govt invites EoI to sale All post office Indian investment branches to be Modi holds bilateral meetings with PMs proposals in Bharat Pumps’ stake linked with IPPB of Finland, Denmark, Iceland & Norway France jump 73%

NEW DELHI: Government last fiscal ended March 31. in five months STOCKHOLM: Prime Min- between the two sides in areas discussions with PM of #India economy and geothermal in 2017 has invited expression of inter- Besides, the government ister Narendra Modi on Tues- of animal husbandry, dairying @narendramodi in Stockholm. energy and strengthen coop- est (EoI) for selling its entire plans to sell 76 per cent stake NEW DELHI: The Depart- day held bilateral meetings with and urban development. Recalled our first meeting in eration in education, tourism NEW DELHI: India recorded stake in Bharat Pumps, a loss- in Air India, according to ment of Posts will link all post his counterparts from Finland, "Glad to have met Prime Mumbai in 2016 and had con- and culture," Kumar said of the biggest rise of 73 per cent making firm under the Heavy the preliminary information office branches with the India Denmark, Iceland and Norway Minister Lars Lokke Rasmus- crete negotiations how to pro- the meeting between the two in investment proposals into Industry Ministry. memorandum released late last Post Payments Bank (IPPB) in and discussed ways to enhance sen of Denmark. Our talks mote our cooperation further leaders. France among emerging econ- It has asked interested par- month on strategic disinvest- the next 5 months to provide ties with these Nordic coun- were productive and extensive, in energy, space, education." The two leaders reviewed omies in 2017, according to a ties to submit the EoI physically ment of the national carrier. full fledged digital banking ser- tries in key areas such as trade aimed at strengthening relations "Furthering India-Finland the full range of India-Iceland report. by May 28. Resurgent India has been vices across the country, Union and investment, and renew- between our countries," Modi friendship...Prime Minister @ relations during their meeting, In 2017, there were 19 The Allahabad-based com- roped in as the Transaction Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha able energy. tweeted after the meeting. juhasipila and PM @naren- the PMO said. Indian foreign investment proj- pany is the third central public Advisor to Department Of said on Tuesday. Modi met the leaders of the Prime Minister Modi also dramodi had wide-ranging talks Later, Modi also met his ects in France, up 73 per cent sector enterprise (CPSE) under Investment & Public Asset "There are two India Post four Nordic countries on the had an "excellent meeting" with on expanding bilateral coopera- Norwegian counterpart Erna over last year when there were the ministry for which EoI has Management (DIPAM) for Payments Bank operational sidelines of the India-Nordic his Finnish counterpart Juha tion in areas such as science and Solberg. 11 such projects, according to been floated for strategic sale “advising and managing the and soon we will start another Summit here. Sipila. The two leaders discussed energy," a tweet on the PMO "Had a wonderful meeting the report -- The 2017 Annual in the past one month. Scoot- proposed strategic disinvest- 648 of its branches at all district Prime Minister Modi met enhancing cooperation in trade Twitter handle said. with Prime Minister Erna Sol- Report: Foreign investment ers India and Hindustan News- ment of 100 per cent of the centres. All 650 post payments Danish Premier Lars Lokke and investment, renewable Modi also met Iceland Pre- berg. There is immense potential in France - The international print are the other two. shareholding of the President bank will be connected to rural Rasmussen and held talks energy, space, waste manage- mier Katrin Jakobsdottir on the to boost relations with Norway development of the French The government is eyeing of India in Bharat Pumps & post offices. With this, in com- on renewing and enhancing ment, start-up and education, sidelines of the India-Nordic especially in areas such as inno- economy. Rs 80,000 crore through dis- Compressors Limited,” said the ing five months there will be 1.5 cooperation. The two leaders Kumar said. Summit. vation, trade and clean energy," "Among emerging econo- investment in 2018-19, lower EoI posted by the Department lakh more new banks. We will expressed their mutual desire "Prime Minister of Finland, "We deliberated on ways to Modi said after the meeting. mies, India recorded the big- than the Rs 1 lakh crore raised of Heavy Industry. PTI facilitate functions similar to to take the relationship for- Mr. Juha Sipila and I met in boost economic and people-to- "A wonderful meeting gest rise," the report noted. those done by big banks," Sinha ward, External Affairs Min- Stockholm today. We had excel- people relations between our between PM @erna_solberg In total, France recorded as CORPORATE KALEIDOSCOPE said while launching an app for istry Spokesperson Raveesh lent discussions on deepening nations," Modi said after the of Norway and PM @naren- many as 1,298 foreign invest- insurance service of the postal Kumar said. avenues of cooperation between meeting. dramodi. India values the deep- ment projects in 2017, with the department. He said this will After the bilateral meeting India and Finland," Modi said in "PM urged Icelandic com- rooted friendship with Norway," US emerging as the top inves- create huge financial services between Modi and Rasmus- a tweet. Sipila also tweeted about panies to look at India as an a tweet on the PMO Twitter tor. The proposals rose by 16 network for rural areas. PTI sen, documents were exchanged the meeting, saying, "Fruitful investment destination in blue handle said. PTI per cent from 2016. PTI Pay extra for choosing middle seats on Air India flights NEW DELHI: Air India pas- Disinvestment-bound Air front and the middle portions of rear portion, including window, account for less than one per charges for reserving mid- sengers will now have to shell India would now charge passen- the aircraft are also chargeable. aisle and middle will remain free cent of the total revenues," he dle seats would be Rs 100 out more for choosing middle gers for advance reservation of In a communication sent of charge", it said. said. for domestic flights and cer- seats in the front and the middle middle seats. Presently, people out to travel agents, Air India The senior airline official At present, the official said, tain international flights. For portions of the aircraft, accord- are charged for reserving seats has said reservation for middle said the decision to charge a fee Air India gets around Rs 100 most of the overseas flights, the ing to a communication. on front, bulk head and emer- seats in the front and the middle for seat selection is in line with crore from additional baggage charge would be Rs 200 or a Union Minister of Steel Chaudhary Birender Singh felicitated the winners of contest on Start-up India titled #myLOVESTEELidea at A senior airline official said gency exit rows. These seats portions of the aircraft would be market trends. "The move is allowance and another Rs 200 fixed amount based on the local a function organised by Ministry of Steel (MoS) in New Delhi on the move would help in garner- have extra leg space. Besides, chargeable. also aimed at increasing ancil- crore from upgrades of pas- currency of the particular des- Tuesday. This contest was launched during the India International ing more ancillary revenues. window and aisle seats in the However, "all seats in the lary revenues, which currently sengers to business class. The tination. PTI Trade Fair, 2017 by Ministry of Steel Bharat-22 ETF Oil India Ltd commissions ` follow-on offer Blue Star targets 1,700 crore could be worth 52.5 mw wind energy, FY19 revenue from AC segment `10,000 crore 500 kw solar project SROOTI JHA

NEW DELHI: The Finance NEW DELHI: Oil India Lim- NEW DELHI: Blue Star is one Ministry may come out with a ited (OIL), India’s second largest of India's leading air condition- Rs 10,000-crore follow-on fund National Exploration & Produc- ing and commercial refrigera- offer of the Bharat-22 exchange tion Company, has completed tion company, with an annual traded fund (ETF) as it looks another vital milestone in its revenue of over Rs 4400 crores to dilute stake in Coal India quest to becoming a Sustain- launches 100 new models of Union Minister of State (IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy R K Singh laid the foundation stone of POWERGRID Vishram Sadan at to meet the minimum public ability driven Energy Company, Air conditioners including 40 Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna recently holding norm. committed to exploring clean highly energy efficient inverter in the presence of Health Minister Mangal Pandey, Bihar Principal Besides, the ministry is keen energy solutions for the nation. split air conditioners by con- Secretary(Power) Pratyay Amrit, and POWERGRID CMD I S Jha to take the ETF route to sell off In doing so, OIL has successfully centrating NCR market. government shares held through commissioned its fourth com- It has set a target of Rs 1,700 SUUTI in private companies — mercial Wind Energy Project, crore revenue from room AC ITC, Axis Bank and L&T, an viz a 52.5 MW Project in the segment as well as higher mar- official said. The government states of Gujarat and Madhya installed capacity under the ket share in the current fiscal. Blue Star Ltd Joint Managing Director B Thiagarajan(left) and had in November last year Pradesh. Renewable Energy domain ''This range promises up President(Sales & Marketing) C P Mukundan Menon(right) at the launch launched Bharat-22 ETF com- The 52.5MW Project is split (Commercial Wind Energy and to 30 per cent Extra Cooling of the new range of split air conditioners in New Delhi PIC/NAVEEN SHARMA prising shares of 22 companies, between a 27.3MW capacity Solar Energy projects) stands at Power resulting in powerful including public sector under- Project operational at Kotiya in an impressive 188.1 MW with cooling, faster temperature India AC's cooling refrig- tent quality and reliability. The takings (PSUs), public sector Gujarat and a 25.2MW capacity 174.1MW of Wind Energy Proj- pull-down, and extra energy erant market is growing at a Company has a manufacturing banks, ITC, Axis Bank and Project operational at Unchwas ects and 14MW of Solar Energy savings; extra comfort with rapid pace and so on in 2017, footprint of about 1 lakh sqm, L&T. The fund had garnered in Madhya Pradesh. The Kotiya, Projects respectively. precise temperature setting it reaches up to 10 per cent of producing over 300 models bids to the tune of Rs 32,000 Gujarat sub part of the proj- OIL also commissioned a in steps of 0.1°C and 0.5°C; total value term. across 25 product lines. crore, although the government ect was fully commissioned on Captive 500KW Solar Energy extra quiet performance with Blue star grew by around 15 Blue star as the most prom- retained only Rs 14,500 crore. 12th January, 2018, while the Project at Pump Station # 3, a ‘soundproof’ acoustic jacket per cent in 2017 and reached ising brand, delivering prod- An official said the ETF Unchwas, M.P. sub part was Jorhat, Assam on 19th March, for the compressor; and Extra at the market share of 11.5 per ucts which are superior and route is a safer mode of disin- fully commissioned on 31st 2018, to complement the power Purification technology for cent and is expected to grow most advanced with new tech- Durgapur Steel Plant observed the National Fire Services Week vestment as it shields investors March, 2018. requirements of the Pump Sta- healthier air,” said Joint Man- up to 15 to 20 per cent in 2018. nologies has ventured into their starting from April 14, 2018. During the week, it undertook against stock market volatility. The Project is fully funded tion. The Project is fully funded aging Director, B Thiagarajan. It has manufacturing facili- own AC mobile smart App several campaigns and carried out various drills to promote fire safety awareness among the employees. The mock fire drills and "Based on the current com- by OIL. The Operation & Main- by OIL. The Operation & The Company's mainstay of ties at Dadra, Himachal, Wada, which gives the customer to fire safety awareness programs were carried out in different position of ETF, the leg room for tenance will be done by Suzlon Maintenance will be done by product development and R&D and Ahmedabad, which use regulate and control optimise departments in the plant a follow-on fund offer would be Energy Limited (SEL), Delhi Ujaas Energy Limited, Indore has been energy efficiency, cou- modern, state-of-the-art man- settings as well as integrate around Rs 10,000 crore," the who were also the Project Devel- who were also the project pled with eco-friendly and sus- ufacturing equipment to ensure this app with home automa- official added. PTI opers. With this, OIL’s present developers. MPOST tainable products. that the products have consis- tion systems. 14 sport mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 18 April, 2018 BIHAR, NORTHEAST STATES RECOMMENDED FIFA PROBES RUSSIA OVER RACIST CHANTS POTHAS QUITS AS SRI LANKA FIELDING COACH FOR RANJI TROPHY PARIS: FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against COLOMBO: South African Nic Pothas has ended his coaching World Cup hosts Russia over monkey chants heard during contract with Sri Lanka to spend time with his young family, the NEW DELHI: The Sourav Ganguly-led technical committee of a friendly international against France, a spokesman said island nation’s cricket board said on Tuesday. The 44-year-old the BCCI has unanimously recommended the reinstatement of on Tuesday. Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and joined Sri Lanka in 2016 as fielding coach but was unexpect- Bihar and inclusion of northeastern states in the 2018-19 Ranji Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele were allegedly tar- edly elevated to the top job after Graham Ford’s abrupt exit in Trophy. “The technical committee unanimously approved the geted by racist chanting during a match at the FC Zenit Saint June last year. Under his stewardship Sri Lanka were thumped inclusion of Bihar in the Ranji Trophy 2018-19 season,” BCCI Petersburg’s stadium. in a home series against India. acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary said. Manika hopes to be ‘Magnificent’ Mary brushes Saina and Sindhu of TT aside retirement rumours After winning her maiden Commonwealth gold, Mary Kom aims for Olympic glory ADITYA K HALDER Mary condems NEW DELHI: Keeping her doubters at bay after winning growing rape her maiden CWG gold medal with aplomb, the 35-year-old cases Mary Kom said she is not leav- ing the boxing ring anytime soon. NEW DELHI: Legend- “I have never said anything ary Indian boxer MC about retiring. It was just Mary Kom, who is NEW DELHI: Manika Batra, ing the chorus of congratulatory rumour. It took me by surprise also a sitting Rajya who has become toast of the messages. too when I heard about the Sabha MP, said the nation after her sensational She downed triple Olympic retirement rumours,” she said. run at the Gold Coast Games, medallist and world number 4 After disappointment of alarming increase in is hoping that she has done Feng Tianwei of Singapore not missing out on a spot in Rio the number of rapes enough to spark a table tennis just once but twice. Olympics 2016, the pugilist in the country has left revolution in India like Saina “The reaction has been further revealed that a yellow her feeling “hurt and Nehwal and PV Sindhu did for unbelievable. It felt great when metal at the Tokyo Olympics helpless”. “Whatever badminton. the likes of Saina, Sindhu and 2020 is her ultimate dream. The 22-year-old bagged Sushil Kumar congratulated me “Olympic gold medal is the government is do- medals in all four events on at the Games Village,” she said. what I am dreaming of. I com- ing, it will take a cor- offer including an unprec- And she did surprise herself pleted my dream of winning a rect step. They know edented gold in the women’s by beating Feng twice. Commonwealth gold medal. better than me. It singles and team championship. “To beat her twice was really Now it’s time to fullfil other “It is slowly sinking in (the satisfying and I had to change remaining dreams too and hurts me, makes me four medals). Hope they are my game in both matches to do Olympic medal is at the top very emotional being enough for our sport to go the that. It has given a huge boost to of that list,” she said. a woman (that 8 year- badminton way. The achieve- my confidence,” said the 58th- However, being 37 by the Mary Kom (third from right) with the Indian boxing contingent during the BFI felicitation in New Delhi on Tuesday olds are raped). As an ment will have a lot more sig- ranked Indian. time of Tokyo Olympics, some Indian I feel sad. I feel nificance if it turns out that way A self-proclaimed intro- doubt if she still has it in her because I will know when my A lot of negative things were tralia, fellow pugilist Akhil enced coach. He brings a lot for table tennis in India,” the vert, Batra lets her racket do to go the distance. body will ask me to stop.” said about me prior to the Kumar made scathing attack of knowledge that he has gar- helpless,” Mary Kom soft-spoken and sleep deprived the talking. Her ‘unthinkable’ Mary Kom brushed off Getting back to her “his- competition. People doubted on the BFI for hiring foreign nered over the years on the said. Batra said after arriving at effort Down Under is also a the age factor: “Who said that toric” CWG gold, Mary Kom my fitness and strength. I coaches over Indian coaches. table for the boxers and also the Delhi airport to a rousing sharp snub to the critics of the (about my age)? Come to the felt happy that she succeeded am happy to prove them all Mary Kom, however, felt for Indian coaches in our team reception, the kind of she is not pimpled rubber which she used stage and I will show you how in proving her doubters wrong,” she said at the side- coaches such as Raffaele Ber- like Chhott Lal (Yadav). I am “I feel as Indian coaches used to as a TT player. to deceive her rivals including old I am.” wrong. lines of the Boxing Federation gamasco (Women’s coach) and not saying Indian coaches are learn from them, maybe one The Delhi girl set the real the mighty Feng. It was surreal On a more serious note she “I was happy and relieved of India’s felicitation of Indian Santiago Nieva ( men’s coach) not better but they still have day we won’t be needing for- and the virtual world on fire to spot Batra switch sides of her further added: “People need at the same time to win my Boxers for their performance are playing a key role in taking few things to learn from the eign coaches,” said the five- following her jaw-dropping feat racket at lightening speed dur- to stop talking about my age. first commonwealth medal, it in Gold Coast. Indian boxing forward. foreign coaches. Even Santi- time world amateur boxing with none other than Prime ing points, leaving her oppo- I need to take it off my head was a historic moment for me. Before departing to Aus- “Rafaelle is a very experi- ago helps us improve. champion. Minister Narendra Modi lead- nents in doubt. PTI ‘India should ‘Indian team is not dependent boycott 2022 CWG medallists Pallikal, Chinappa & on one or two players now’ Commonwealth’ Sharath arrive home to warm welcome NEW DELHI: National Rifle CHENNAI: India’s leading Sharath Kamal said he was HYDERABAD: Chief national Association of India (NRAI) squash players Joshna Chi- happy to receive a grand recep- coach P Gopichand on Tues- president Raninder Singh nappa and Dipika Pallikal and tion at the airport here. day hailed the depth Indian on Monday said the country top paddler Achanta Sharath “I am very happy to get such badminton has achieved over must boycott the 2022 Com- Kamal, who won medals in a grand reception from my the years, saying the team is monwealth Games in Birming- the just-concluded Common- people. Table Tennis is becom- no more dependent on one or ham if shooting sport is not wealth Games in Gold Coast, ing quite popular in India. The two players. reinstated. Australia, arrived in the city to SDAT, SAI and TTFI have been The Indian team won a his- Raninder said he will will a rousing welcome from offi- doing a great job to promote toric team gold at the just-con- soon write to the Sports Min- cials and fans. Table Tennis,” he added. cluded Commonwealth Games istry and Indian Olympic Asso- Sharath Kamal said the The experienced paddler in Australia apart from win- ciation (IOA) in this regard. medals won at the Common- had won two gold medals in the ning five other medals. Speaking at a function to wealth Games would be a big 2006 Commonwealth in Mel- "The team gold is some- felicitate the Indian shoot- confidence booster for the bourne. He subsequently won thing which was never dreamt Gopichand said at a felicitation feel proud about," he said. ers here, the NRAI chief said, upcoming World Champion- a gold and two bronze medals of. We never imagined that we function. Saina, who won the wom- "Within a day or two, I am ships in Sweden. He had won a Joshna Chinappa (left) and Dipika Pallikal at the Chennai airport in the 2010 Delhi Games and could win this medal. This was It is a matter of pride that en's singles gold, said winning going to write to the Union gold (in team event), a silver (in followed it up with a silver at possible only because of the the final of a major event like the team championship was Sports Minister Rajyavard- men’s doubles with G Sathiyan) rankings. showcase their talent at the the Glasgow Games in 2014. way the entire team played. the CWG took place between more satisfactory for her. han Singh Rathore, the Indian and a bronze (in men’s singles). “My current world ranking world level because of the He has so far won a total of nine "I say this with a lot of pride two Indians, the 44-year-old "For me, it was not the indi- Olympic Association (IOA) “After winning three med- is No. 48 and with the points exposure gained at the Ulti- medals at the Commonwealth because many a times it was said referring to the women's vidual which mattered much. and will urge them to boycott als in Australia, I am quite con- gained in the Games I will be mate Table Tennis League. Games. one or two players who would singles final between Saina But, it was the team champion- the 2022 CWG if shooting is fident to perform well at the going up a few places in the “We are able to showcase Meanwhile, Joshna and be big ups in the team, from Nehwal and PV Sindhu. ship. I would like to congratu- not re-included in the games. World Championships at Swe- rankings. Playing in the World our talents at the international Dipika returned to the city to years, may be thirty, forty years, "To be in a position where late doubles players for putting The Indian shooting squad den in this month end,” the Championships, my next goal level. The IPL-styled Ultimate an enthusiastic welcome late look at the history of Indian two of our players play against out such big efforts. That is why bagged as many as 16 medals, 35-year-old table tennis player is to reach the world top 30,” Table Tennis League has given last night. badminton. But,today is differ- each other in the final of a big it was possible for individual seven of them gold, in the dis- told reporters on his arrival. he added. all our Indian players an oppor- They had to settle for a sil- ent. Today we have each mem- event like Commonwealth players to come out with such cipline at the just concluded He said his next target was The ace paddler said the tunity to equally compete with ver in the women’s doubles ber of the team contributing," Games is something which we a good show," she said. PTI Commonwealth Games. PTI to reach the top 30 in world Indian players were able to international players,” he said. competition. PTI De Bruyne eyes Miku's hattrick sinks Bagan Manchester United stars face golden era for champs City in Super Cup semi-finals axe as Mourinho fumes BHUBANESWAR: Down by a On the other hand, Alberto LONDON: Kevin De Bruyne goal at the interval and reduced Roca started with a 4-3-3, with LONDON: Jose Mourinho Ashley Young was taken off says Manchester City are ready to 10-men after Nishu Kumar India Captain Sunil Chhetri has vowed to drop several of in the 75th minute, while Paul to reign supreme in the Pre- was given marching orders in leading a three man forward Manchester United's stars as Pogba was withdrawn in the mier League for years to come the 50thminute, Bengaluru line consisting of Venezuelan he fumes over their lacklustre 58th minute. under the astute leadership of fought all odds to stage a clas- Miku and fellow National Team loss to West Bromwich Albion. The France midfielder was Pep Guardiola. sic comeback to beat Mohun colleague Udanta Singh. United crashed to a shock a shadow of the imposing, City were confirmed as Bagan 4-2 in the semi-final The first chance of the game 1-0 home defeat against bottom match-winning presence seen English champions on Sunday of the Hero Super Cup at fell to Nikhil Kadam in the of the table Albion on Sunday in the second half against City. with a record-equalling five the Kalinga Stadium in Bhu- 7th minute but he muffed up as Jay Rodriguez sealed the visi- "It was not just him," games to spare after Manches- baneswar on Tuesday. a left-footer -- shooting wide tors' first Premier League win Mourinho said of Pogba's ter United crashed to a shock Unperturbed after being with just goalkeeper Gurpreet in three months. performance. 1-0 defeat against struggling reduced to 10-men, Nicolas Singh Sandhu to beat. The limp performance gift- "And he had a yellow card, West Bromwich Albion. Fedor (Miku) scored a hat-trick Minutes later, Benga- wrapped the Premier League so he was in a more difficult Belgium midfielder De to turn things around. And as luru found their first scor- title for arch rivals Manches- position than others. Bruyne has been one of the if that wasn’t enough, Captain ing opportunity but Boithang ter City and left United boss he plays the semi-final. that some of those who under- "And playing with only two standout players in City’s Sunil Chhetri ended the pro- Haokip shot the side-netting Mourinho seething. "So is not rotating, because performed against West Brom midfield players, you cannot record-breaking campaign, ceedings with a sublime strike confidence in the same start- from close. He accused his players of rotating looks like a player that would now not play against Tot- play with one player in risk of but he knows Guardiola was which was undoubtedly the ing eleven which put it across In the 42nd minute Bagan’s resting on their laurels after plays against Bournemouth is tenham, Mourinho retorted: not being able to make a foul. the mastermind behind their Goal of the match. Shillong Lajong FC in the dependable Dipanda Dicka beating City two weeks ago. to give a rest to somebody that "Yeah. What is the criteria for "You can do it if your team triumph. All of that happened after quarter-finals and went for a gave the Kolkata side the lead. Now Mourinho will take is going to play against Spurs in a manager to choose a team? I is not losing the ball, but our City’s top priority in the Dipanda Dicka had put Bagan 4-4-2 formation. Experienced Akhram latched onto a Nikhil action when he selects his the semi-final. only know one criteria: the way team was losing the ball so easy close-season will be securing in the lead in the 42nd minute. defender Kingshuk Debnath Kadam header over Harman- team for Wednesday's Premier "So, the word is not rota- you play is the only way I can with the complication, every- the services of former Bayern Dicka did manage to reduce the started, with Aussie Cameron jot Khabra on the left of the League trip to Bournemouth tion, it is an opportunity for select players. thing was complicated, so we Munich and Barcelona chief margin in added time scoring Watson playing the role of Bengaluru box. He put in a and Saturday's FA Cup semi- people, for some people to play "Or do you want me to go were losing lots of balls. Guardiola, who also led his another, but it was a bit too late. the defensive mid-fielder and left-footed grounder across final against Tottenham at and to try to get a place in the for the price they cost, or their "So, by losing lots of balls, team to League Cup glory in Bengaluru FC now face Nikhil Kadam and Sk. Faiaz which went past two Bengal- Wembley. team for Spurs - and some of salary, or their beautiful face? with turnings and flicks and February, for longer than the Kingfisher East Bengal in the manning the wings. The two uru defenders and Gurpreet to "Rotating is not the right the guys that played (against The only way is to go with tricks, the midfield players and one year remaining on his con- final slated to be played at the men upfront were Lebanon’s find Dicka, who tapped in with word," Mourinho said. "If I play West Brom), they don't have a performance." central defenders are at risk of tract. “Everyone knows he’s same venue on April 20, 2018. Akram Moghrabi and the in- his left foot. Bengaluru ended a player against Bournemouth place in that team." Ander Herrera was replaced one touch, one late challenge one of the best coaches in the Mohun Bagan coach Shan- form Cameroonian striker the half with two bookings as and the player is phenomenal, Asked to clarify if he meant at half-time on Sunday and and they are out." AFP world,” De Bruyne said. AFP karlal Chakraborty exuded Dipanda Dicka. well. MPOST MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata | Wednesday, 18 April, 2018 mp sport 15

It is not certain that the same will happen what you had planned VIRAT KOHLI Doubt Dhoni at your own peril Rohit, Lewis rally MI to and stop whining you haters TK MOHANDOSS

NEW DELHI: After back-to- formidable 213 vs RCB back defeats, Karthik-led KKR will be desperate for a revival, MUMBAI: Mumbai Indians made while Delhi will hope to con- a grand recovery from a shock start tinue their momentum after through sparkling half centuries snapping a two-match losing from captain Rohit Sharma and Evin streak in style against Mumbai Lewis to post a formidable 213 for six Indians on Saturday. against Royal Challengers Bangalore Just over ten days of action in their Indian Premier League match in the Indian Premier League here on Tuesday. Season 11, we have seen Left-handed Trinidadian Lewis plenty. Great batting, beautiful struck 5 sixes and 6 fours in his bowling and splendid fielding, 42-ball 55. but the world talked about just After his dismissal Rohit, who one man – Mahendra Singh where he couldn’t reflect on heart and he can continue to flopped in the first three games, took Dhoni. his past performances, but no play for many more years. His over the lead role to hammer 94 in 52 What did he do so special one considered the fact that he brain works to precision and balls before departing off the pen- to win hearts? Yes he played needs to bat up the order to get he calculates everything spot ultimate ball, caught at long on. He an inspiring unbeaten innings into the groove of a finisher. on. At Mohali he did his cal- smashed 5 sixes and 10 fours. of 79 (6 fours and 5 sixes), but The swashbuckling knock culations perfectly but the lack It was MI’s first score in excess of ended up on the losing side. in severe pain might have of support from the other end 200 in four games this season. Young, highly talented and gone in vain, but had enough or the lack of good start for his All the RCB bowlers went for Dhoni’s under study Sanju to explain how he can pace out team in the run chase was the runs, including Umesh Yadav in his Samson of Rajasthan Royals the innings while coming into ultimate difference. second spell. Spinners Washington also played an exciting innings bat higher than usual. This is not the first time Sundar and Yuzvendra Chahal were scoring an unbeaten 92 and With age catching up, Dhoni has been part of the particularly expensive. ended up on the winning side. Dhoni definitely needs some losing side with an unbeaten MI made a horrific start losing Also reveling for Delhi Dare- time to settle down before knock. This is the third time Suryakumar Yadav (0) and Ishan Kis- devils was another wicket- launching those helicopters, Dhoni has faced the situation. han (0) off the first two balls from keeper-batsman Jason Roy, and once he does there is no This is also the 50th occasion Umesh and rallied to 60 for two after who scored 91 for a winning stopping him. Playing through Dhoni has remained not out six overs. Both were clean bowled cause. injuries is nothing new for the and his top four contributions by Umesh. Then why is Dhoni being former Indian skipper and no have been unbeaten knocks. MI were rallied superbly by skip- appreciated to the brim. Every one will dispute his fitness Don’t be surprised if Dhoni per Rohit and Lewis who put on 108 platform on the social media is level. comes up with similar knocks runs in 66 balls for the third wicket. Corey Anderson nipped the third filled with nothing but worthy Former England player in the forthcoming matches, Lewis set the tone with a pulled MI made a horrific start losing Suryakumar wicket stand. comments on Dhoni. Nasser Hussain while com- but the sad thing, however, is six off Chris Woakes and then Rohit Yadav (0) and Ishan Kishan (0) off the first two The run-rate dropped on Lewis’s That’s certainly not a menting on television that he cannot perform in his followed suit with a spanking drive fall in the 12th over and then picked surprise. expressed his surprise know- own den – the M.A. Chidam- for four to the first ball from Sundar balls from Umesh and rallied to 60 for two after up when Rohit blasted Yadav for a six More than a win for Chen- ing that this was Dhoni’s high- baram Stadium at Chepauk. who was then struck for two more six overs and a four in successive balls to reach nai Super Kings, the impor- est score in IPL history. “I Cricket bowed to fringe fours to fine leg by Lewis. his 50 in 32 balls in the 5th over. tance of that knock was to think it was because he bats political forces and Chennai The tall off-spinner also conceded The home team captain continued silence the haters of Dhoni, down and if had batted up he had to shift their home base five wides in the fourth over that 35 runs came off the fourth and fifth tum had swung firmly MI’s way. his splendid work till the last over, who have not stopped asking would have had more 100s by to Pune. yielded 19 runs. overs. Lewis raced to his maiden half Chahal was then struck for two smashing Yadav and others merci- for his retirement. now,” Nasser was quoted as --- Mohd Siraj was smacked for a century off 32 balls with a slog-swept leg side sixes by Lewis who was later lessly before being caught off Ander- People have cried foul saying. The author is the former huge six by Lewis off the first ball and six off leggie Chahal and the momen- caught behind off a leading edge. son with one ball to go. PTI when there were few instances Dhoni is still young at Sports Editor of Times of Oman Rashid Khan ‘I believe I am on right track’ is the best leg Royals eyeing third consecutive win JAIPUR: Fresh from his JAIPUR: The in-form Raj- pace variety to KKR. 45-ball 92 against Royal Chal- spinner in world, asthan Royals will be confi- However, the tight sched- lengers Bangalore in the ongo- dent of a third consecutive ule of the tournament has left ing IPL, in-from Rajasthan says Dean Jones victory when they take on KKR so drained that they have Royals batsman Sanju Samson Kolkata Knight Riders in the preferred to rest today instead on Tuesday said he was on the MUMBAI: Former Australian Indian Premier League here of holding a practice session. right track. batsman Dean Jones praised on Wednesday. The pink city, after a two "It is good thing to come Afghanistan?s Rashid Khan Royals have turned it and half hour rain interrup- here and play. The whole world saying he is the best leg-spin- around with back-to-back tion in the previous match, is watching. I had a good ner in the world and can spin wins after Sunrisers thrashed is under a dry and hot spell. domestic season too. I am the balls both ways. them in their opener. The wicket here is a sport- happy the way things are going. Khan (19) plays for Sunris- They pipped Delhi Dare- ing one but a little bit of dry- I am improving as a player and ers Hyderabad in the ongoing devils by 19 runs in a rain hit ness would help the KKR spin also improving my skills," said Indian Premier League and has encounter and then travelled department. Samson, who has been praised so far picked up two wickets in away to post a convincing Squads: by the likes of AB de Villiers three games in the cash-rich 19-run victory over star-stud- pressure of onslaught by big and Andre Russell in the mid- Rajasthan Royals: Hein- and Shane Warne. league. ded Royal Challengers Banga- hitters like Virat Kohli and A dle, KKR have enough fire rich Klassen, Benjamin Stokes, On the eve of the match I am happy be change in the game plan. I "With all due respect to lore. B de Villiers. power and depth. Jaydev Unadkat, Sanju Sam- against Kolkata Knight Riders, would be starting from zero. (Yuzvendra) Chahal, I am a The undisputed star of the They are on their home Their bowling too has the son, Jofra Archer, Krishnappa Samson said he hopes to keep the way things are "Our plans are simple, we big Rashid Khan fan. I have game was Sanju Samon who turf where they have seldom right balance with the decep- Gowtham, Jos Buttler, Ajinkya the momentum going. going. I am improving would be playing with same been a coach of the Afghani- hit a blistering a 45-ball 92 lost matches but they would tive Narine, the current purple Rahane, Darcy Short, Rahul "I have batted in almost all plan and energy. Jaipur is our stan national team and I know and Royals would expect him still be wary of KKR who cap holder in the tournament. Tripathi, Dhawal Kulkarni, positions in the batting line- as a player and also fortress and we wish to con- how he is like off the ground. to fire again. outplayed Delhi Daredevils Wily old horse Piyush Chawla Zahir Khan Pakteen, Ben up. I remember I had opened improving my skills tinue with the winning streak He can spin the ball both They were able to iron rather comfortably last night and Kuldeep Yadav are capa- Laughlin, Stuart Binny, Dush- too for Rajasthan Royals. What here. The wicket too is famil- ways and has got four different out few of their flaws. Royals' for their second win in four ble of weaving a web around mantha Chameera, Anureet matters is the strategy and iar to us." grips for his wrong one," Jones batting clicked with Samson games. any batting side. Singh, Aryaman Vikram Birla, composition of the playing XI." Sanju Samson Rajasthan Royals has had was quoted as saying in a media leading the charge and skipper With Chris Lynn and Sunil Pacer Shivam Mavi, who Midhun S, Shreyas Gopal, Asked about the bigger attack, he said, "We are pre- a hectic schedule in the tour- release when asked who of the Ajinkya Rahane too making Narine at the top and big hit- rose to stardom during the Prashant Chopra, Jatin Sax- ground here and his team's pared for that, it is differ- nament, playing back to back two ? Chahal and Khan was a a useful contribution. Their ters like Dinesh Karthik, recent U-19 World Cup, and ena, Ankit Sharma, Mahipal plans to tackle the KKR spin ent ground and there has to games. PTI better bowler. PTI bowling too could sustain the Robin Uthappa, Nitish Rana Russell provide the medium Lomror. PTI

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millenniumpo NO H ALFst TR U THS restore England's I love playing under luggage, returns CHANGE OF NAME Test lustre home frustrated, I, Nabasree Dutta W/o Mahadeb Dutta R/o- LONDON: Ben Stokes is des- pressure: Nitish Rana finds it back Flat-3C, Bhagwati Villa, perate to inspire England back Majher Para Bye Lane, to the pinnacle of Test cricket, KOLKATA: Kolkata Knight KOLKATA: Common- Krishnapur, Bidhannagar saying the team has "slacked off" Riders batsman Nitish Rana, wealth Games medallist pad- (M), North 24 Parganas, in the past two years, slipping who bagged the Man of the dler Mouma Das on Tuesday to fifth in the world rankings. Match award in their 71-run returned home frustrated and West Bengal do hereby The 26-year-old all-rounder win over Delhi Daredevils last angry, after she lost her luggage solemenly affirm and returned to international cricket night, said he relishes the chal- in transit. Declare that my name has in February against New Zea- lenge of playing under pressure. The luggage, containing been written in before Marriage as Nabasree land but could not prevent a 1-0 "It was an important game her full India kit and memen- TENDER NOTICE defeat for the tourists to extend for us since we had lost the last tos from Australia, was held The Superintending Engineer, North Circle has invited open Sarkar D/o Subhas Sarkar a miserable run that has seen two. My performance is better up by the customs officials in tender against e-NIT No. 14/2nd call of 2017-18 Tender ID: and as Nabasree Dutta England win just one Test series under pressure. I love playing New Delhi airport's domestic 2018_HSD_169809_1 for Construction of One No. B-Type (i.e. W/o Mahadeb Dutta overseas since 2012. under pressure," Rana said at the terminal. Type-II, 16 Nos. Flats) Building and One No. C-Type (i.e. Type- after Marriage vide an Stokes missed his side's 4-0 post-match conference. By evening she got an assur- III, 16 Nos. Flats) Building, Total 32 Nos. Flats at Alipurduar Town affidavit sworn before the Ashes humbling after being sus- Rana held the KKR innings ance that the luggage will be (Court Rice Mill Complex), District Alipurduar. (Structural, S&P notary public at Purulia pended from playing for Eng- together with a 35-ball 59, a wickets inside as many overs, "par score". delivered at her doorstep by and Boundary Wall). land over a nightclub incident knock that embodied poise and Glenn Maxwell (47) and "The way they got 200 was Wednesday. as on 03/04/2018. The last date of Submission of Bid (online) is 15.05.2018 up to Nabasree Sarkar D/o and admitted he was "gutted" to panache in equal measure as his Rishabh Pant (43) kept the a bit too much on this wicket. I Earlier in the day, she made 18:00 hrs. (IST). watch his teammates struggling team posted a tall 200/9 before Dardevils in the hunt with a fifty think 170-180 was a par score. an appeal to the Sports Minis- Details may be seen from the office Notice Board on any working Subhash Sarkar and in Australia. Just two years ago bundling out Delhi for 129 with plus partnership before Kuldeep That Russell blitz in the mid- try through Twitter. PTI day within office hour and from the website www.wbtenders.gov.in Nabasree Dutta W/o England were one Test win away more than five overs to spare. Yadav (3/32) triggered the col- dle took the game away," Sri- Sd/- Mahadeb Dutta is the from holding all nine bilateral KKR returned to winning lapse and Sunil Narine (3/18) ram said. Superintending Engineer same and one Identical Test trophies but were denied ways after two successive defeats wrapping the proceedings. "His innings overshadowed North Circle Government of West Bengal person i.e. my self as Pakistan won at the Oval and against Sunrisers Hyderabad "Everyone has made a con- what Nitish Rana did. Had Rus- squared the series. and Chennai Super Kings. tribution in today's game. Take sell got out earlier, we would "I just want to get us back to This was their second victory for example, Kuldeep's two have still got them under 160. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, WEST BENGAL playing the way we want to play," from four matches and the for- wickets -- Rishabh Pant and Rana wasn't going to be that 161 A, S. P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata - 700 026. Stokes told Britain's Guardian mer Mumbai Indians batsman Glenn Maxwell. Those wick- dangerous compared to what IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT newspaper. "We were so close played a crucial role. ets were very important at that Russell did," he added. Schedule for Commission’s forthcoming Interviews:- to being one of the best teams Asked about his innings point of time," he said. Sriram rued the drop catch in the world. the 24-year-old played down However, Rana's knock was of Russell, off the bowling of “We’ve slacked off in the his role and said it was a team overshadowed by big hitting Mohammed Shami when he was past two years but knowing effort as everyone fulfilled their Jamaican Andre Russell's blis- on seven. As it turned out Shami how close we were gives you responsibilities. tering 12-ball 41, studded with bore the brunt of the dropped that desire to get back there.” "I don't think I played such six sixes. catch as Russell smashed all his New Zealand-born Stokes said a huge role, everyone's been Crediting Russell for being six sixes against the India speed- he had accepted the decision of assigned a certain responsibil- the game-changer, DD bowling ster, who returned home for the The Commission will take interviews for recruitment to the aforesaid posts. Lists of eligible candidates are being kept in the Commission’s Enquiry Counter and Displayed in the Commission’s Websites at http://www.pscwb.org.in and http:// www. coach Trevor Bayliss not to rein- ity, I just had to fulfil that, so did coach Sridharan Sriram felt his first time, post his infamous pscwbonline.gov.in for information to all concerned. Candidates are requested to download their respective call letters for the above state him as vice-captain for the the others," a modest Rana said. team leaked runs and a score domestic duel with wife Hasin mentioned interviews from Commission’s website at http://www.pscwbonline.gov.in on and from 20.04.2018. New Zealand series. PTI Although Delhi lost three of 170-180 would have been a Jahan. PTI ICA/789(5)/2018 16 Entertainment mp MILLENNIUM POST | Kolkata| Wednesday, 18 April, 2018

ollywood star Ranbir Kapoor, who is set to play a football match for a cause, says he would love to do a Priyanka’s Ranbir is keen on doing sports-centric film which tells the Binspirational story of any Indian athlete. If he had to do a film on a sportsperson, who ‘homecoming’ would it be and why? “It’s a tough question! We’ve a lot of athletes in the country and every story is to Bollywood sports-centric worth listening to (and) will inspire oth- ers. I would personally love to do a sports- centric film sometime on any athlete who “We’ve a lot has made the nation proud,” Ranbir said with ‘Bharat’ during an interaction. of athletes in the The actor is one of the 18 Bollywood MUMBAI: Actor Priyanka Chopra, celebrities from the All-Star Football who has been working in interna- country and every story Club (ASFC), including Abhishek Bach- tional projects back-to-back, is set chan, Arjun Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan and to star in Bollywood film Bharat. is worth listening to and Dino Morea, who will play a friendly She is looking forward to work with will inspire others,” said match to support Magic Bus Founda- Salman Khan after a gap of 10 years, FILM tion’s goal to help 2,000 underprivi- and with director Ali Abbas Zafar. leged children. TheQuantico actor said in a state- the ‘Jagga Jasoos’ Ranbir is an ardent football fan. ment: “Bharat it is! I’m looking for- “Everything about football excites ward to begin shooting this film and actor us (ASFC members)! Playing induces working with Salman and Ali again adrenaline, explains the basics of after a considerable time. I’ve learnt teamwork and its importance. As a a lot from them in our previous viewer too, it is the most involving collaborations and am excited to game for audiences. Every minute, see what this one has to offer.” every second of it has something Priyanka has worked under Zaf- exciting for both the players and ar’s direction for Gunday, and she also audiences,” Ranbir said. teamed up with Salman in films like The film industry keeps playing Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Salaam-e- friendly sports matches off and on Ishq. Priyanka has thanked “all well- for noble causes. “Sports in India wishers who have been so patient and is picking up and growing expo- supportive” for the constant support. nentially as a culture. We’re lucky Zafar, who has been busy prepar- to be a part of this process and ing for the movie, is happy that Bharat it makes us proud whenever we marks Priyanka’s homecoming to Bol- can contribute to this positive lywood after having proven her range trend,” added the actor, who is as a performer in Hollywood films and training hard to beat his sea- a blockbuster global TV show. soned opponents, who have an “Bharat is rooted in India and its “athletic edge” over his team. culture despite it spanning over 70 IANS years and set across various countries of the world. Priyanka is the biggest Indian artiste internationally and she is a perfect fit for the film. Priyanka brings in outstanding acting, as well as incredible international appeal, to make the scale of the film bigger and even more global,” he added. Zafar calls Priyanka’s character in the film the “soul” of Bharat. IANS Ranbir, along with 18 Bollywood celebrities, will be playing a friendly Football match to help underpriviliged children

DJ snake releases video Eva Longoria gets star for ‘Magenta Riddim’ on Walk Of Fame OUR CORRESPONDENT Directed by Gal Muggia and Vania Heymann (the duo standing almost at this spot: ‘I’m SANTA MONICA, CA: behind Coldplay’s Grammy local artists who’ve worked on gonna have a star one day’, and French DJ and producer DJ Award-nominated video for legendary films in the realm of then, for it to happen. And then, of Snake has shared the incred- ‘Up & Up’), the ‘Magenta Rid- Tollywood (the Telugu-speak- course, Felicity’s speech and Ricky, ible new video for his hit sin- dim’ video follows a squad ing film industry). and Anna... it’s just overwhelming,” gle ‘Magenta Riddim.’ Filmed of firefighters who can’t stop ‘Magenta Riddim’ is one said Longoria. The actor unveiled in India, the video pays tribute dancing the pride and joy of of the latest culture-spanning her star, the 2,633rd, on the Walk to the massive influence Indian their small Telangana town. singles dropped by DJ Snake. of Fame here. music has had throughout both Much of the talent and crew DJ Snake is both reclaiming DJ Snake’s history and latest involved in making the his dance roots and pushing festival banger. ‘Magenta Riddim’ video are his artistic boundaries to cre- It was really surreal ate music that celebrates the global culture. today. I meant it when I said, Released via Geffen Records ‘I’m gonna have a star one day’, in February, ‘Magenta Riddim’ has amassed over 20 million and then, for it to happen streams to date. It’s premiere was held at his sold-out Accord Hotel Arena show in Paris in LOS ANGELES: Actor Eva Long- band Jose Baston, family members She then beamed about her February. oria has joined the ‘stars’ of the and a group of celebrity friends, next big real life role as a mother, It also earned praise from likes of Daniel Radcliffe, Scarlett including former Desperate House- and said: “Yes, the most impor- outlets like Complex, who Johansson, Mary Carlisle, Kirk wives co-star Felicity Huffman, tant project’s yet to come. It’s been hailed the track as a ‘solid Douglas and Richard Burton on Anna Faris and Ricky Martin, amazing and I feel really honoured reminder of DJ Snake’s range Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. reported eonline.com. and blessed that all of this is hap- and his ability to expertly fuse a The 43-year-old actor was “It was really surreal today. I pening... This has been really, really variety sounds and styles.’ joined at the ceremony by her hus- meant it when I said, 20 years ago, special.” IANS

The director, accompanied by his wife and daughters, seemed to be loving it as Avengers assemble unveils he patiently signed auto- graphs and posed in front of thousands of cameras. He was later joined by last Infinity Stone in Singapore Gillan, who plays Nebula in the forthcoming Marvel irector Joe Russo along Studios’ film. with Avengers: Infinity “I shaved off all my hair War cast members Rob- which was very long. Mar- Dert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumber- vel guys are amazing. They batch and Karen Gillan revealed made me a wig of my own that the Soul Stone, which the hair which I sometimes supervillain Thanos is searching wear it for comedic pur- for to rule the galaxy, is here. poses. It’s really creepy,” While the locations of five she said on the stage facing infinity stones – Time, Space, her fans. Then a portal was Power, Mind and Reality – are created, just like the one in known, the Soul Stone is yet to the Cumberbatch-starrer appear. It turns out that it is in Doctor Strange. This time Singapore at Marina Bay Sands. it was done without a sling The team of the superhero ring. ensemble, ahead of its release, Then the fans raised assembled here to unveil the their hands with Aveng- stone at an event where they ers bands and shouted met around 7,000 fans from sworn in by Downey Jr. in a cere- were armed with their toys and “Avengers assemble”. Singapore, Thailand, Indone- mony organised by Make-A-Wish posters. “I know you have been A few seconds later, sia, Philippines, India, Malaysia, Singapore. Then the Hollywood waiting patiently for a few hours the Soul Stone, made with and Russia. The event was also stars walked on the purple car- or more and some of you all day lights and water, appeared attended by young critically ill pet to take selfies with the fans, long,” Joe, one half of the Russo at the Marina Bay Water- “honorary Avengers”, who were who sported Avengers masks or brothers, told the screaming fans. front. IANS