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www.dailypioneer.com SC extends Naxal Sabarimala gate opened for women supporters’ house SC does away with tradition; judicial review of religious practices wrong, dissents Justice Malhotra PNS n NEW DELHI said equality doctrine cannot arrest for 4 weeks override fundamental right to omen of all ages will worship under Article 25. Activists held for agency or to do investigation in Wnow be able to offer wor- Welcoming the verdict, a particular manner including ship at the Ayyappa temple at Women and Child for court-monitored probe.” Sabarimala in Kerala after the Development Minister Maneka Maoist links, not The 2:1 majority verdict of Supreme Court on Friday did Gandhi said it is a “wonderful” an apex court Bench was hailed away with the age-old tradition judgment that paves way to dissent; SIT not by Maharashtra Chief Minister that barred entry of women of make Hinduism even more Devendra Fadnavis as a “vic- a “menstruating age” — inclusive. “It opens up the way required: SC tory” for the State police, which defined as between the ages of forward for Hinduism to had arrested the five activists 10 and 50. become even more inclusive PTI n NEW DELHI after a nationwide raid a month A five-judge Constitution and not a property of one ago. The BJP used the oppor- Bench headed by Chief Justice caste or one sex,” she said. ejecting a plea for release of tunity to slam the Congress and Dipak Misra in its 4:1 verdict Kavita Krishnan, women Rfive activists held in con- its president Rahul Gandhi, said banning the entry of rights activist and Secretary of nection with the Koregaon- alleging they stand exposed for women into the shrine is gen- the All India Progressive Bhima violence case for alleged supporting “urban Naxals plot- der discrimination and the Women’s Association Naxal links, the Supreme Court ting to kill Prime Minister practice violates rights of (AIPWA), said the decision on Friday refused to order an Narendra Modi”. Hindu women. was long overdue. SIT probe into their arrest, The Congress hoped the Women activists hailed the “In instant triple talaq, Haji saying it was not a case of police will conduct investiga- judgment as a victory for gen- Ali, and Sabarimala cases, “more dissenting views or dif- tions as per the law and not der equality while Union courts have rightly held that ference in political ideology”. according to the “whims and Women and Child women’s equality can’t be held The court ruled the fancies” of the BJP. Development Minister Maneka hostage to religious practices. accused will remain in house The petitioners, who had Gandhi said it would make Hindu worshippers stand in long queues outside the Sabarimala temple in Kerala File photo Just as it’s unconstitutional and arrest for four more weeks sought the SC’s intervention in Hinduism even more inclusive. discriminatory to debar entry during which they are at liber- seeking release of the five While Justices RF Nariman right to worship of devotees of notion cannot be allowed to not be used as cover to deny offensive to dignity of others to temples based on caste, it’s ty to avail legal remedies in activists, said their stand found and DY Chandrachud con- Lord Ayyappa. infringe on equality in devo- rights of worship to women and exclusion of women the same to debar entry based appropriate court which can “vindication” in the dissenting curred with the CJI and Justice The court passed four sets tion. He said devotees of Lord and it is also against human because she menstruates is on gender. Also, we project our consider the case on merits. opinion expressed by Justice AM Khanwilkar, the lone of separate judgments on a Ayyappa do not constitute a dignity. He said prohibition on utterly unconstitutional. own values on our gods — and Chief Justice Dipak Misra DY Chandrachud, who said women judge on the Bench, clutch of pleas challenging ban separate denomination. women is due to non-religious Justice Chandrachud held patriarchal values that put the and Justice AM Khanwilkar dissent is symbol of a vibrant Justice Indu Malhotra, gave a on the entry of women of Justice Nariman said the reasons and it is a grim shad- that exclusion of women is burden of men’s celibacy or sex- said in their majority verdict, democracy. dissenting verdict. menstrual age in the Sabarimala temple custom bar- ow of discrimination going on violative of right to liberty, ual choices. “We are of considered opinion “Individuals who assert Asserting that the issue in Sabarimala temple saying law ring women of 10-50 age is not for centuries. dignity and equality and said Mariam Dhawale, general that it is not a case of arrest causes which may be unpopu- this case is not limited to and society are tasked with the backed by Articles 25 and 26 of Echoing the CJI view that banning women of a particu- secretary of the All India because of mere dissenting lar to the echelons of power are Sabarimala only and it will have task to act as levellers. the Constitution. He said the devotees of Lord Ayyappa do lar age group is not essential Democratic Women’s views expressed or difference in yet entitled to the freedoms far-reaching implications for Claiming that practice of custom of barring women is not form separate religious practice of religion. Association, called it another the political ideology of the which are guaranteed by the other places of worship, Justice exclusion of women of 10-50 violative of Article 25 (Clause denominations, Justice On her part, Justice step that would help in bring- named accused, but concern- Constitution. Dissent is a sym- Malhotra was of the view that age group cannot be regarded 1) and Rule 3(b) of Kerala Chandrachud added that if Malhotra said notions of ratio- ing equality. “We welcome the ing their link with the members bol of a vibrant democracy. it is not for courts to determine as essential religious practice Hindu Places of Public any custom or religious prac- nality cannot be brought into judgment. Women have a con- of the banned organisation Voices in opposition cannot be which religious practices are to and Kerala law denies rights to Worship (authorisation of tice violates dignity of women matters of religion and India stitutional right to be able to and its activities.” muzzled by persecuting those be struck down, except in women on ground of physio- entry) Rules, 1965, is not main- by denying them entry due to has diverse religious practices visit the temple and whoever Refusing to appoint an SIT who take up unpopular caus- issues of social evil like “Sati”. logical reasons, the CJI said that tainable. her physiology, it is unconsti- and constitutional morality wishes so must be allowed to to probe the arrests, the SC held es,” the judge said in his sepa- She went on to say that devotion cannot be subjected to On the same note, Justice tutional. He said the popular would allow anyone to profess visit it whether it is a temple or that the “accused cannot ask for rate dissenting judgment. right to equality conflicts with discrimination and patriarchal Chandrachud said religion can- notion about morality can be a religion they believe. She a dargah,” she said. changing the investigating Continued on Page 6 CAPSULE VIKRAM MISRI INDIA’S Tariq quits NCP over Imran-led Pak more ill-disposed: BSF chief NEXT ENVOY TO CHINA New Delhi: Senior diplomat Every misdeed will be avenged in befitting manner, asserts border force DG Vikram Misri has been appointed Pawar’s Modi defence PNS n as India’s next ambassador to NEW DELHI The jawan was killed by the China, the Ministry of External Border Action Team (BAT) of Affairs announced on Friday. He Party tries to mollify of the party and claimed it is SF Director General KK the Pakistan Rangers when a will replace Gautam Bambawale. “difficult” to defend its image BSharma on Friday said BSF team was clearing elephant leaders as another after Pawar “supported” the Pakistan has turned more grass along the border. SC REMARKS HIT ARMED general secretary Prime Minister in the Rafale “aggressive” on the border India has avenged the FORCES, COPS: CENTRE fighter jet issue. under the Imran Khan-led killing of the jawan on the Line New Delhi: The Centre on Friday Munaf Hakim resigns Hakim, a former chair- Government, and it has vacat- of Control (LoC), the DG said questioned the Supreme Court man of the State minorities ed areas along the border fear- without elaborating. for its reported remark terming PNS n NEW DELHI/PATNA commission, told PTI that he is ing retaliation from India. Fearing retribution and as “murderers” some Manipur following Anwar by resigning On the recent brutal killing heavy mortar firing by the Police personnel, chargesheeted he NCP on Friday plunged and added that more NCP of BSF jawan Narender Singh BSF, Pakistan is on an alert in alleged fake encounter cases, Tinto crisis after two of its workers might follow suit. on the International Border, the mode. An area of five kilome- saying it has “completely general secretaries — Tariq About the implications of outgoing BSF chief asserted the tres from the zero line along the shaken” the morale of armed Anwar and Munaf Hakim — parliamentary seat. Anwar’s resignation for the paramilitary force has reserved border has been cleared by the forces and securitymen resigned from the party Senior NCP leader and NCP, Patel said, “The party the right to retaliate at “time Pakistani side. operating in insurgency-hit aggrieved over party chief Rajya Sabha member DP doesn’t get impacted just and place of its choosing” and Sharma is retiring from areas. Sharad Pawar’s “defence” of Tripathi confirmed that Anwar because somebody joins it or a befitting reply would be given service by the month-end after Prime Minister Narendra Modi has quit the party. leaves it. It is sad to note that to the adversary. * We have not noticed the Chinese PLA along the border or the LoC. serving a tenure of two years 13 BANGLADESHIS on the Rafale deal. Anwar alleged the Prime after working with us for so “In the near future, we and seven months as the chief NABBED IN MATHURA But yes, as part of the security Immediately, the party got Minister is fully involved in the many years, he (Anwar) decid- (BSF) will do something,” component of China-Pakistan of the border guarding para- Mathura: Thirteen illegal into the damage-control mode Rafale deal and it is also sub- ed to quit without even inform- Sharma said, adding all pre- Economic Corridor, there are military force. migrants from Bangladesh, with senior NCP leader Praful stantiated by former French ing us. It is very surprising cautions are being taken to reports of presence of Chinese On a question of presence including five children, were Patel clarifying that Pawar has President Francois Hollande, because he has based his deci- check repeat of such incidents. PLA, said BSF DG of Chinese troops along the taken into custody at a village in not given a “clean chit to any- referring to his reported sion on an interview by Pawar “Pakistan’s official policy is * border and the LoC, Sharma Mathura district on Friday. body” in the Rafale deal and remarks about France being left to a news channel.” to push terrorists inside India The BSF is taking all acts of said, “We have not noticed the backed the demand for JPC with no option in Dassault Meanwhile, NCP MP and as part of Zia-ul-Haque’s doc- sniping and ceasefire violations Chinese PLA along the border 1,500 NBFCS MAY LOSE probe into the purchase of the selecting Reliance Defence as Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule trine of bleeding India through seriously and every misdeed will or the LoC. But yes, as part of LICENCES OVER CRISIS fighter jets. an offset partner as part of the said it is “disappointing” that thousand cuts. Our jawans be avenged in a befitting the security component of Mumbai: Industry sources In a statement before the multi-billion dollar deal. people have not heard Pawar patrol the border despite risk of manner, BSF chief said China-Pakistan Economic expect RBI to cancel the licences media at his Parliamentary He said he completely dis- raising three key questions on sniping and ceasefire viola- Corridor, there are reports of of as many as 1,500 smaller constituency Katihar, Anwar agreed with Pawar’s version, the Rafale deal. “What is the tion from across the border,” presence of Chinese PLA. NBFCs for want of adequate said he is resigning from the which he said has shattered the justification for a 300 per cent Sharma said. Rangers. Singh’s feet were tied, sniping and ceasefire viola- China also provides capital against the background of posts of the NCP’s national faith of countrymen in the raise from `526 crore to `1,670 Sharma said, Singh’s body three bullet injuries were there tions seriously and every mis- resources for the security of Infrastructure Financing and general secretary and as its Opposition. crore which potentially could was retrieved from the on his chest and his throat was deed will be avenged in a befit- CPEC which is important in Leasing Services Ltd default leader in the Lok Sabha, besides Munaf Hakim, who hails be a significant loss to the Pakistani side after the BSF slit. Reports of mutilations ting manner. Pakistan remains economic terms for both sending shockwaves through giving up the party’s primary from Maharashtra, said he had exchequer (sic)?” she tweeted. searched the area with per- were exaggerated, he said. in denial mode as usual, he fur- Pakistan and China, the BSF NBFC sector. membership and vacating his quit the primary membership Continued on Page 6 mission from the Pakistan The BSF is taking all acts of ther said. DG added. Quake-triggered Taj Mansingh won’t change hands tsunami pounds Govt forms GoM to mull new Tata’s IHCL beats and hopes that the public resources of the NDMC shall Indonesian city ITC, retains hotel help us give the budget that is tax to raise calamity funds needed for public welfare,” said AFP n MAKASSAR(INDONESIA) in NDMC auction a senior official PTI n NEW DELHI Finance Minister Prakash Pant. The licence will be for a powerful earthquake hit “Union Finance Minister SAPNA SINGH n NEW DELHI period of 33 years. Interestingly, Acentral Indonesia on he Government on Friday Arun Jaitley has approved the the auction was pending since Friday, causing a tsunami that Tconstituted a seven-mem- constitution of a Group of he iconic Taj Mansingh the lease expired in 2011. slammed into a city on Sulawesi ber ministerial panel headed by Ministers today to examine Thotel in Lutyen’s Zone has Announcing the auction result, island with officials saying the Bihar Deputy Chief Minister the issue regarding ‘Modalities been retained by the Indian an NDMC official said the tremor had levelled “many” Sushil Modi to examine modal- for Revenue Mobilisation in Hotels Company Limited Tata group’s IHCL has retained buildings. The 7.5 magnitude ities for revenue mobilisation in case of Natural Calamities and (IHCL), a Tata group of com- the property at licence fees of quake sparked terror among case of natural calamities and Disasters’,” the release said. pany. `7.03 crore per month, includ- locals who fled into the streets disasters. To help tide over the loss- The prime property in ing GST. and raced to higher ground The panel would submit its es suffered due to recent floods, New Delhi witnessed a fierce The SBICAPS is the fearing tsunami waves. report to the GST Council by Kerala had sought the GST auction between IHCL and its Transaction Adviser and the e- The disaster agency October 31, an official release Council’s opinion on allowing rival ITC group on Friday auction was conducted on the briefly issued a tsunami said. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Kerala imposition of higher taxes on which kicked off at 11 am and e-auction portal of MSTC Ltd, warning. Dramatic video Earlier in the day, the GST Finance Minister Thomas Isaac goods within the State. ended around 4 pm with IHCL which is a PSU of Ministry of footage filmed from the top Council — chaired by Finance and Punjab Finance Minister The panel would look into winning the race after it quot- Steel, Government of India. floor of a parking ramp spi- Minister Arun Jaitley — decid- Manpreet Singh Badal are part five issues flagged by the ed a steep licence fee of `7.03 The e-auction was ral in Palu, a city nearly 80 ed to set up a Group of of the group. Council, including whether crore per month. screened live at Palika Kendra kilometres from the quake’s Ministers (GoM) to examine Other members of the the new tax should be levied The licence fee agreed Mega LED Screen and at the epicentre, showed a churning the legality of imposing a new GoM are Odisha Finance & only in the State concerned or upon by IHCL stood 32.50 per high decible e-auction was the property that houses Taj major locations of Connaught wall of whitewater mow tax on certain goods to raise Excise Minister Sashi Bhusan should it be an all-India levy, cent of the gross turnover from `3.94 crore per month. Mansingh, has fetched around Place for ensuring transparen- down several buildings and resources for natural calamity- Behera, Maharashtra Finance & and that should it be on spec- the property. It may be noted “New Delhi Municipal 79 per cent hike in the licence cy and fairness in the process. inundate a large mosque. hit states like Kerala. Excise Minister Sudhir ified luxury or sin goods only. that the licence fee prior to the Council (NDMC), the owner of fee in this particular e-auction Continued on Page 6 Assam Finance Minister Murgantiwar and Uttarakhand Continued on Page 6 LUCKNOW | SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 city 02

UP BJP constitutes high SP bid to woo OBCs, plans Fresh assignments conventions in districts to 9 IAS officers Lucknow (PNS): The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday gave profile poll committee PNS n LUCKNOW for strengthening the organisa- fresh assignments to nine senior IAS officers. tion and it had nothing to do Board of Revenue Member NS Ravi has been posted as Director PNS n LUCKNOW party workers are disenchant- attled by the Bharatiya with the coming Lok Sabha General Training, replacing Anita Bhatnagar Jain who goes to Pandey appoints ed with the working of the gov- RJanata Party’s aggressive election. Higher Education department as Additional Chief Secretary. Board he Bharatiya Janata ernment. There are talks of cor- posturing to consolidate its The SP, despite its preten- of Revenue Member (Judicial) Rajneesh Gupta has been posted as Party’s Uttar Pradesh unit 7 dist, city chiefs ruption with allegations that hold on the other backward sions and posturing, remains a Commissioner and Secretary, Board of Revenue. Principal Thas constituted a 10- ministers and leaders are mak- classes and project itself as Yadav dominated party in Secretary Himanshu Kumar has been divested of the charge of Food member committee which will ing money while the workers their sole messiah, the which there is little political and Drug Administration. He will retain the charge of Stamp and finalise the strategy for the next PNS n LUCKNOW are being denied the benefit of Samajwadi Party is gearing up space for other OBCs, partic- Registration. Principal Secretary (Food and Civil Supplies) Lok Sabha election. the government. This com- to counter the saffron cam- ularly the most backward and Nivedita Shukla Verma has been given additional charge of Food The panel will also help in haratiya Janata Party state mittee will work behind the paign by organising conven- extremely backward classes. Security and Drug Administration. Special Secretary (Medical and selection of candidates and Bpresident Mahendra Nath curtain to get the pulse of the tions of the OBCs at the district The BJP, during the 2014 Family Welfare) Naveen Kumar JS has been shifted as Special monitor poll preparations. Pandey has appointed seven workers. level. Minister Keshav Prasad Lok Sabha and 2017 UP Secretary in Agriculture department. Secretary (Medical and Family The high profile commit- new district and city presi- The committee will also The SP will organise OBC Maurya, the OBC face of the Assembly elections had drawn Welfare) V Hekali Jhamani has been given additional charge of MD, tee includes Chief Minister dents. work in tandem with ‘vis- conventions in each of the 75 ruling party. Chief Minister huge political mileage by pro- Medical Supply Corporation. Director, Non-Conventional Energy Yogi Adityanath, his two According to sources in taraks’, the unknown face of the districts of the state. These Yogi Adityanath had also jecting the electoral battle as Development Agency, Arvind Kumar Singh, has been posted as deputies Keshav Prasad the party, Ravindra Bhadana party who work at the village conventions are likely to begin attended several of these meet- Yadav versus the rest. The BJP Special Secretary, Animal Husbandry while Special Secretary Maurya and Dinesh Sharma, will be the district president level. from the third week of October. ings. won 73 of the 80 Lok Sabha (Energy) Amrita Soni has been given additional charge of NEDA. party’s organising secretary of Meerut while Mukesh The committee members The BJP has organised over Buoyed by the success of seats in 2014 and 325 out of 402 Sunil Bansal, general secre- Singhal will be the city unit will gather information about two dozen meetings of differ- the meetings of different caste Assembly seats along with its tary Vijay Bahadur Pathak, chief of Meerut. the beneficiaries of the govern- ent social groups, including groups, the BJP has decided to allies in 2017. SC/ST Commission Chairman Sudhir Saini will be the ment schemes and those who OBCs, this month to consoli- hold similar meetings at district A senior SP leader, howev- and party MP Ram Shankar district president of are entitled for the scheme but date its support among them. level also. er, conceded that their party Katheria and one of the two Muzaffarnagar, Vikas are left out for some reason. It may be pointed out that “We are not a caste-based had to act and act fast as it had vice-presidents of the state Agarwal the chief of Hapur This list will be passed on to the OBCs constitute 54 per cent of party like the BJP and our phi- lost two consecutive elections unit. unit, Manvendra Lodhi of Chief Minister for further the electorate in Uttar Pradesh. losophy is social justice where in 2014 and 2017 when major Bhupendra Yadav, who is Ferozabad, Jamuna Kush- action. In an attempt to look dif- everybody is included, irre- share of the OBC votes, includ- looking after Uttar Pradesh waha of Jhansi and Jagdish “This committee is impor- ferent and preserve its ‘social- spective of caste and religion, ing a fair share of Yadavs votes, affairs, will be the in-charge of Lodhi of Lalitpur. tant because it will finalise the ist credentials’, the SP will not so there is no question of hold- had shifted to the BJP. He this committee. list of candidates for the next organise meetings of different ing meetings of different castes added, “The 2019 Lok Sabha A senior party leader told socio-political requirement of Lok Sabha election. The castes among the OBCs and the under the OBCs,” said Sunil election will be an important ‘The Pioneer’ that each mem- Bundelkhand is different from national leadership is likely to district level meetings will Yadav, SP MLC and spokesman test of leadership of party pres- ber, besides Yogi Adityanath, that of eastern UP. Similarly, consider this committee’s rec- focus only on the OBCs. of the party. He added, “We are ident Akhilesh Yadav as he has had been made in-charge of a caste equation in western UP is ommendations before finalis- The SP has assigned the confident of keeping our flock lost two elections.” specific region and asked to get different from that in central ing the candidates,” the source responsibility of organising together by organising OBC “Better late than never. At in touch with the party work- UP. So, this committee will said. these conventions to Dayaram conventions to give a clear least the party leadership has ers. gather information and pass it There are indications that Prajapati, president of the message to the people that the realised the importance of The primary aim of these on to Bhupendra Yadav, who in the party will change almost 50 party’s OBC cell. BJP has only cheated them and addressing the core vote bank leaders is to get feedback and turn will convey it to the sitting MPs because of their The BJP, in over a month- it works only for the benefit of of the party rather then com- chalk out region-wise poll strat- national leadership,” the senior inefficiency. The party had long campaign from August 7 a particular section of society.” peting with the BJP on the issue egy. leader said on condition of won 71 out of 80 seats in UP to September 24, organised The SP leader said that no of development and telling our “Uttar Pradesh is a big anonymity. but lost three seats in the bye- meetings of over two dozen major political inference should voters that we have construct- state having diverse geo-polit- The decision to form the elections to the opposition par- prominent castes among the be drawn from the district ed greenfield expressway, air- ical gradients which cannot be committee was taken after ini- ties. Its ally Apna Dal has two OBCs. These meetings were level OBC conventions as this port and Metro rail,” the SP controlled by one centre. The tial reports suggest that local seats. presided over by Deputy Chief was a continuous programme leader said. CS directive to prepare Yogi congratulates Modi on CM pays tributes master plan for NCR to Bhagat Singh Lucknow (PNS): Chief getting UN’s environ award Minister Yogi Adityanath paid Lucknow (PNS): Taking a lesson from the recent floods and rich tributes to martyr Sardar waterlogging in the towns falling under National Capital Region, PNS n LUCKNOW said, adding that this success global platforms by his efforts. Bhagat Singh on his birth the Uttar Pradesh government has directed the authorities concerned had brought immense happi- “It was Modi’s efforts that anniversary, saying his name to expedite the process of developing urban master plan for the hief Minister Yogi ness to the people of the coun- the United Nations was etched in golden letters in development of these cities and to check unauthorised construc- CAdityanath has congratu- try. Organisation (UNO) unani- the history of India’s freedom tions. Keeping in view the disaster management, the government lated Prime Minister Narendra It may be pointed out that mously decided to observe movement and no one could said that effective measures be taken for curbing unauthorised con- Modi on being awarded the UN has decided to honour June 21 as the International forget it. struction. Presiding over a meeting of the steering committee of ‘Champions of The Earth’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi Yoga Day,” the CM said. Yogi said Sardar Bhagat the NCR planning board, Chief Secretary Anup Chandra Pandey award, the highest environ- with the ‘Champions of the UNESCO had also includ- Singh made a major contribu- said the national capital region falling in Uttar Pradesh was the mental honour given by the Earth Award’ under the ‘Policy ed the Kumbh as ‘humanity’s tion in the freedom move- growth engine of the state and there was pressing need for organ- United Nations. Leadership’ category for his intangible cultural heritage’, ment. He pointed out that the ised and balanced development of the region. “This honour is recognition efforts to completely end the the Chief Minister pointed out. great martyr overcame hard- Pandey, who is chairman of the board, stressed on better con- of the Prime Minister’s relent- use of single use plastic in India He said that the Prime ships in life and inspired mil- nectivity between the NCR part of UP and Haryana. He said for less efforts to make the Earth by the year 2022, and other Minister had successfully lions of youths of that time to rapid development of the region, road connectivity between UP safe for generations to come. major steps taken in the field of ensured, through projects like join the freedom struggle. and Haryana should be strengthened. He directed the officials to His vision has not only been environment, including forging Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and “His life still inspires the chalk out action plan for counter magnet plan for Kanpur-Lucknow acknowledged at international of international solar alliance. Namami Gange to strike a bal- youths of today,” Yogi added. corridor under the NCR. He pointed out that at present, Unnao- level but has also been appreci- Yogi Adityanath said that ance between environmental The Chief Minister said Shuklaganj Development Authority and Lucknow Industrial ated,” Yogi said in a statement protection and conservation conservation, health and that the birth anniversary of Development Authority fell under the Kanpur-Lucknow corridor. issued here on Friday. of environment and nature hygiene. Sardar Bhagat Singh provided Senior officials, including Additional Chief Secretary (Planning) “The Prime Minister has were an integral part of India’s “The Swachh Bharat an opportunity to the people to Deepak Trivedi, Noida Chief Executive Officer Alok Tandon, enhanced the respect, honour traditions and culture and Abhiyan has been appreciated reiterate their commitment to Divisional Commissioner of Meerut, Anita C Meshram, and other and stature of India on global Prime Minister Modi was get- by the World Health make India a developed and senior officers were present in the meeting. forums,” the Chief Minister ting this acknowledged on Organisation,” Yogi said. prosperous nation. UP Congress to strengthen OBC cell UPCC burns nameplate PNS n LUCKNOW organise OBC seminars in all of Khurshid, old files the 80 parliamentary con- n an attempt to win back the stituencies in the UP and Lucknow (PNS): Ignoring IOther Backward Classes that appoint district OBC commit- the sentiments of senior leaders have deserted it, the Uttar tees. of the party, Uttar Pradesh Pradesh unit of Congress has Meanwhile, Congressmen Congress on Friday burnt the decided to strengthen its OBC continued their prabhat and nameplate of ex-state chief and cell at the block level to reach sandhya pheris, singing former Union minister Salman out to this section. Ramdhun and spreading the Khurshid along with files and Starting from October 6, teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. documents, dumping them as the UP Congress will reorgan- According to UPCC general “waste”. ise its OBC cells up to the block secretary Vinod Mishra, the Sources said that many level and launch a drive to Congress workers taking out a march in Lucknow on Friday party, under the leadership of important files were burnt on motivate the members of this district unit president Gaurav the pretext of removing “scrap” community to return to the community,” said UP Congress dent Raj Babbar will partici- Chaudhary, took out a march to pave way for expanding the office building. Earlier, the party party fold as the “Bharatiya OBC cell’s national co-ordina- pate,” Saini said, adding that on in Mohanlalganj and used to sell the old files as scrap and burnt only important doc- Janata Party only cheated them tor Anil Saini. the same day the OBC state Gosaiganj blocks on Friday uments that were not supposed to reach outsiders. However, on with false promises”. “We will organise an OBC unit of the Congress would also evening. He said that on Thursday, party spokesman claimed that only files and papers “Bharatiya Janata Party and conference here on October 6 be constituted. October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti), having no relevance at present were burnt and no “important” its Prime Minister Narendra in which besides others, all Addressing a press confer- meetings would be held in documents was destroyed. It may be mentioned that when some Modi promised welfare of senior OBC leaders of the ence here on Friday, Saini said each district to remember media persons raised the issue, those burning the files waited OBCs but did nothing for the party and UP Congress presi- that the party would also Mahatma Gandhi. till the night to complete the task.

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Friday prayers wenty-three child labour- Ters were rescued in an PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW Prompt intervention Ishtiyaq Qureshi, Nisar exercise carried out by the Ahmed and Riaz Ahmed, all Labour department in group clash was reported by the police brought members of the mosque man- Hazratganj on Friday. The on the premises of old the situation under aging committee, intervened district administration offi- Amosque located in control. Seven and rejected Mohmmed's cials said that the exercise was Mahibullahpur area under claim. The devouts were divid- carried out after the recently- Madiaon police station on persons, including a ed into the two groups: one sup- held meeting with the Child Friday afternoon following a dis- history-sheeter, porting the claim of Welfare Committee in which pute over Juma namaz. One of were detained Mohammed while others sup- District Magistrate Kaushal the group members fired in the porting the managing com- Raj Sharma had issued various air to create terror in the area. mittee. With this, both the directives. The district admin- But prompt intervention by the Mohammed, a history-sheeter group resorted to violence. The istration officials said the chil- police brought the situation of the Madiaon police station, information about the violence dren who were rescued were under control. Seven persons, reached the premises, along was passed on to the police sta- working in hotels and restau- including a history-sheeter, were with his three sons, on Friday tion. Acting promptly on the rants in Hazratganj. “The chil- detained for interrogation. afternoon before the com- information, Madiaon police dren were presented before The police said the mencement of prayers and station incharge SP Singh, along Bal Kalyan Samiti. They will ‘maulana’ assigned by the man- lodged a strong protest against with a force, reached the spot to be inspected by the Chief aging committee to lead the Razi Ahmed leading the prayers defuse the situation. Seven per- Medical Officer and if their prayer was away to his native and claimed that his second son sons, including Dost age is found to be less than 14 place in Jharkhand. He left the was the only eligible person to Mohammed, was detained for years, a case will be filed city for Jharkhand on Saturday lead the prayer. There was con- the interrogation. SSP against those who had last assigning his assistant Razi fusion among those who had Kalanidhi Naithani said that engaged them and fines would Ahmed, a resident of Kasaibara, assembled there in a large num- they were released after an be imposed on them,” the to lead the Friday prayers. Dost ber to offer Friday prayers. amicable settlement. officials said. Schoolchildren experience army weapons at the ‘Parakram Parv’ exhibition held at Dilkusha Lawn in Lucknow on Friday Pioneer Woman caught while Chemist shops in city remain closed BSIP organises ‘Open fleeing with infant PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW Day’ for students hemist shops across the PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW She told the police that she was Ccity remained closed on PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW working at the office of Omaxe nationwide bandh call given middle-aged married Metro City. The officials of by All India Chemists’ he Birbal Sahni Institute of Awoman was caught red- Metro city were also summoned Associations on Friday. The TPalaeosciences (BSIP) handed while running away for interrogation who disclosed traders termed the bandh organised an ‘Open Day’ for with a four-month-old baby in her name as Mamu Chabbi, wife peaceful and successful as school and college students on Kalipaschim area under the PGI of Joseph, a native of West shops across the city remained Friday. This event is a part of police station on Friday after- Bengal. The official told the closed. the outreach programme under Montfort Inter College, Career noon. The infant was identified police that she was absent from Shops at main medicine the aegis of the India Convent Girls’ College, Avadh as Varsha, daughter of Dinesh her duty for the last 10 days. market, along with promi- International Science Festival- Girls’ Degree College, IT Kumar. Meanwhile, 70-year old nent places like Indira Nagar, 2018 (IISF), which is scheduled College and BKT College par- The police said Dinesh, a Virat Pal on Friday lodged a B Block, Aliganj, Kapoorthala, from October 5 to 8 at the ticipated in large numbers. native of Mirzapur village in complaint at the PGI police Gomti Nagar, Rajajipuram, Indira Gandhi Pratishthan. The They were sensitised towards Talgoan, Sitapur district, along station alleging that two of his Charbagh, Alambagh and inaugural session was chaired research activities of BSIP. with his wife Reshma and neighbours Ankit Kumar and Ashiyana, remained closed to by Dr RC Mehrotra, director, Laboratory and museum visits daughter Varsha, arrived to Radhey Shyam had taken Rs 1 protests e- pharmacy. BSIP, Dr Mukund Sharma and were organised to get a glimpse work as a labourer at Omaxe lakh from him on the promise However, patients in hospitals Dr Vandana Prasad, nodal offi- of the international facilities in Metro City last week. It so hap- that the sum would be doubled got their medicines at stores cers for IISF. The chief guest at the field of palaeosciences. A pened that both were engaged in within three years. The police and Jan Arogya and Amrut the inaugural session was Dr series of 12 lectures from the making their hut in the after- said Pal was a resident of centres. Chen Zhi-Duan of the Chinese scientists of BSIP were delivered noon while daughter was sleep- Kalipaschim area and was living The association handed Academy of Sciences, Beijing. to make the students aware ing on a cot. All of sudden, with his son Santosh Kumar. over a memorandum of The main aim of this event about the global issues such as Reshma noticed her daughter Kumar and Shyam had taken demands to the Districts was to inform and create aware- climate change, evolution and was not there and she raised an away the money on February 3, Magistrate. Giving informa- ness about the recent accom- environment and how the past alarm which drew the attention 2014. They had given him a fake tion, association president plishments of the BSIP research climate could help in future cli- of other labourers. They rushed receipt. Both were making pre- Giriraj Rastogi stated that the activities in the field of earth mate modelling which could to help the couple. text that the money would be bandh remained successful sciences, climate ecosystem and help society in several ways. The couple, along with oth- returned to him after the expiry across the city as all chemists’ environment, including civili- The students were briefed about ers, started searching the baby. of three years. Pal again con- shops were closed. sation to understand the origin the existing instrumental facil- Their attention was drawn fol- tacted them in May last and “We have expressed our and evolution of life, palaeodi- ities in BSIP for high-class lowing the cry of the baby. The reminded them of their promis- anguish against e-pharmacy as versity and palaeoecology. This research activities in the field of woman tried to escape when she es. They told the old man that companies are offering drugs event provided a unique oppor- palaeosciences. Students were was noticed. She was caught by the money would be returned at 60, 70 or even 90 per cent tunity to the students for direct motivated to participate in the them and handed over the baby before August as the money was discount. How they are man- Medicine shops in Aminabad remained closed on Friday Pioneer interaction with the scientists of upcoming IISF meet in to the mother. She was taken to blocked following complica- aging their business? The BSIP with the varied discipline Lucknow which will help them the police station. Dinesh lodged tions arising due to GST. chances are strong that they patients who suffer from seri- Harish Chand Shah said shops remained open and emer- of palaeosciences. Students in interacting with eminent a complaint with the police He lodged the complaint are selling fake drugs and ous ailments,” he said. at King George’s Medical gency services were not from different schools and col- scientists in the diverse fields of alleging she was running away when he lost hopes that his hard- this is not in the interest of Earlier, association leader University and other hospitals affected. leges from Lucknow like science. with his daughter without their earned money would not be notice. She revealed her name as returned to him. Lucknow police Mouyna, wife of Sunil, a resident spokesman AK Singh said that of Malda in West Bengal. During the racket had come to the interrogation, it was found that notice of the police and said the Publishers indulging in piracy kept away from book fair she had disclosed her fake name. investigation was in progress. PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW ‘Bindu Bindu Vichar’ is not so kathak recital, ghazals and well-known and the readers plays would remain the high- he 16th National Book Fair will get a chance to purchase it lights of the fair. ‘Kavi samme- Man’s body recovered Tkicked off at Moti Mahal both in hard cover and paper lan’, archery and an act on self- Lawns on Friday. The 9-day back,” he elaborated. protection by ‘Warrior book fair is organised by the Among the new collection Academy’ will also be held. from railway tracks Federation of Publishers and of books are ‘Khilafat’ written “The credit for success of Booksellers’ Association in by Govind Minstra, ‘Lohit’ by the fair goes to its partners, PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW relationship. The deceased was India in association with Force Anita Sabbarwal, ‘Khara Tatha publishers and thousands of suffering from depression for the One. Key organiser Manoj Anya Kahani’ by IAS officer book lovers who visit the event 25-year-old man died under past six months. The deceased Chandel, while speaking on the Subhash Sharma, and ‘Faltu again and again each year. Amysterious circumstances was severely ill and was admit- occasion, said they had special Aurat’ by Ajit Kaur. ‘Khilafat’ is Arrangement of a separate stall and his mutilated body was ted to a private nursing home a efforts to keep the publishers the love story of a young Shia has been made like always for found on the railway tracks week ago. He was discharged on involved in pirated book busi- girl from Kashmir and a Sunni local writers where they can near the Bhullarpur village in Wednesday last. The father said ness out. boy and how they face opposi- showcase and sell their books. Thakurganj area. He was iden- Vinod and his daughter had a Books by former Prime tion for this. A new collaboration this year tified as Jitendra Rawat. His heated exchange of words with Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee ‘Faltu Aurat’ is a collection with the ‘3am Writers’ to find father Prem Rawat, a resident of Jitendra on Thursday evening. are likely to attract the readers. of women-centric stories. Ajit and motivate the budding tal- Faridipur area, alleged that his Since then, he disappeared Jai Prakash Sharma from Kaur has always called herself ent is an interesting factor for son was killed following a con- from the house without inform- Kitabghar Prakashan said they a feminist. “Faltu Aurat’ is those who love to write,” said spiracy hatched by his neigh- ing any one. were showcasing both well- about the trials and tribulations Chandel. bour Vinod Rawat. Meanwhile, a clash took known and lesser known books of a woman who is playing the Several competitions like The father in his complaint place on Friday at 9.30 am authored by the former Prime part of a wife, daughter, and drawing, singing, dancing, lodged at the Thakurganj police between members of the man- Minister. “There has been a beloved. She is not allowed her fancy dress, writing, quiz, poet- station on late Friday evening aging committee of Abbasbagh spurt in the sales of books writ- space and considered just a Visitors at book fair on the first day on Friday Pioneer ry etc will be the attractions of alleged the motive for the mur- Karbala following the appoint- ten by the former Prime faltu aurat whose pain no one the fair for children and youths. der was his son’s dispute with the ment of office-bearers. Former Minister. We have seven books tries to understand. remains the most popular,” he attracted readers and at times, ‘Prabhat’, ‘Rajkamal’, ‘Lokbharti’, The main cultural forum will daughter of Vinod Rawat. Both caretaker of the Karbala Hussain written by Vajpayee, including The stall incharge said that pointed out. we have seen people from vil- ‘Sahitya Bhandar’, ‘Scholar Hub’, witness various recreational were reportedly enjoying good Abbas raised a strong protest ‘Meri 51 Kavitayen’, ‘Vichar they had all the books written He opined that books lages buy books,” he added. ‘Giddeons’ etc will be part of cultural programmes. At the relationship for the last few against the appointment of Bindu’, ‘Bindu Bindu Vichar’, by Amrita Pritam. “Books by would always remain popular Chandel said there would the fair and many new insti- closing ceremony on October years. The father said the Shabih Zahra. The managing ‘Kuch Lekh Kuch Bhashan’, Amrita Pritam are always spe- and literature was something be several publishers who had tutes will also join us this 7, select stall holders and key deceased was mentally disturbed committee opposed the former ‘Na Denya Na Palayan’ and cially for the nonchalance that which always had people inter- not been there in the past few time,” he added. allies will be honoured by the allegedly due to dispute in their caretaker. ‘Nayi Chunauti, Naya Avsar’. she had. Her biography ested. “Book fairs have always years. “Known publishers like Cultural programmes like guests. LUCKNOW | SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 city 04

LECTURE SERIES YS Rajan was the keynote were working with us. Now, Prince Salim’s role is challenging: Shaheer Abdul Kalam Technical speaker. “If we exclude Space nearly 15,000 people are work- University (AKTU) started its Science, India has a lot of ing with ISRO. Some people say PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW and made him very real so that chikankari garments which I distinguished lecture series opportunities in the present era what is the rationale behind the whatever he does looks real.” have purchased for my sister under the chairmanship of in Mechatronics, Space Science of research and mphasising on the fact that The actor said that he also tried and mother,” he said. When Vice-Chancellor Vinay Kumar Nanotechnology, Bio-Medical my reply to them is that every- Eplaying the part of Prince to see what the vision of the asked that coming from Pathak at Pt Ram Prasad Engineering etc. When Dr thing is not meant for the pre- Salim was extremely challeng- makers was. When asked what Jammu and Kashmir and as a Bismil Sabhagar, IET. Kalam and I started working sent. Some things are for the ing, actor Shaheer Sheikh said was new about the storyline, he successful actor has he been Distinguished scientist (ISRO) with ISRO, around 100 people future,” he said. that he had tried to give a youth admitted that it was fiction. “I able to inspire youths of his connect by making it real as believe the story is coming on state, he said that it was impor- well as believable and not a typ- the screen after a gap of 50-odd tant to create awareness for ical historical character. The years and I on my part have them. “I come from a small vil- actor was in the city, along with watched no earlier projections lage, Badroha, in Jammu and actress Sonarika Bhadoria for of the story. We have learnt the Kashmir, and I was the first one the promotion of their new language of Urdu for this show to have gone to Mumbai from show ‘Salim Anarkali’ and in a and even speak to each other in my village and this has certainly one-on-one with The Pioneer the same language,” he said. For inspired others,” he said. said that they were in no way one who has been appreciated Sonarika Bhadoria, who trying to match the legendary for his performance in ‘Kuch plays Anarkali, said that the Mughal-e-Azam which fea- Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi’, the challenging part for her was tured thespian Dilip Kumar actor said that he understands learning kathak. “I am learning and actress Madhubala. that he has to give a perfor- the Lucknow style of kathak Shaheer said that he had mance which will be one notch Shaheer Sheikh and Sonarika Bhadoria in Lucknow on Friday and it is certainly not as easy as given a fresh take to the char- above the previous one. it seems. The show will be a acter of Salim. “It’s a dream role For one who had given it was narrated to me. This was erally tried to forget the pres- rendition of the immortal saga for anyone but I had sleepless successful shows one after the also the case with the other ence of the camera and went of Prince Salim and courtesan, nights thinking about the other, when asked as to how he shows wherein I believed in the with the flow. The actor had Anarkali. It will convey the amount of work I will have to selected his role , Shaheer said product,” he said. been in Lucknow earlier for the message of love which takes put in the character, his man- when one was working in the Regarding his growth as an promotion of the show, precedence over rules and soci- nerisms, language, the way he industry one started believing actor without any profession- Mahabharata, and loves the etal norms. There is a lot of deals with the other members in the vision of others. “When al course in acting and the culture of the city. “I like the mystique when it comes to of his family and the way he the makers of the show, ‘Kuch remarkable manner in which culture and its food of course. depicting a strong character deals with Anarkali. I tried to Rang Pyar Ke,’ approached me, he cried on the screen, the actor Whenever I am in Lucknow like Anarkali. I’ve been taking think what would be going on I was very much impressed by stated that he lived the charac- then people tell me to eat so kathak lessons to get the in the mind of this character the simplicity of the story when ter, emoted the role and gen- many things. I also like the nuances of the character.” Durga Puja pandal to be a IIA signs MoU with NSE replica of ISKCON temple PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW he Indian Industries TAssociation (IIA) signed an MoU with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) on Friday in which the latter will impart knowledge to its members on price risk management, hedg- ing on NSE’s platform for prod- ucts like commodity, currency, debt and to assist them in rais- ing equity capital through Lucknow (PNS): The pan- said. He pointed out that they NSE’s EMERGE platform. etc. The Indian Industries their risks and also to assist IIA dal of Sahara Estate Durga increased the height of pandals The MoU was signed on Association (IIA) is an apex members in raising equity cap- Puja in Jankipuram is a repli- every year. Bandopadhyaya Friday by Gaurav Kapoor, vice- representative body of Micro, ital on NSE’s EMERGE plat- ca of the famous ISKCON said lighting had been done in president, NSE, and Sunil Small and Medium Enterprises form. The NSE will jointly temple of Mayapur, West the same manner as in the West Vaish, president, IIA, at (MSME) with a strong mem- conduct awareness and educa- Bengal. The celebrations are Bengal temple. He said their Lucknow. bership base of about 6,500 tive programmes for the IIA held in a grand manner every endeavour was to see that the NSE had recently got Micro, Small and Medium members and other relevant year. Main organiser Saurav idol was placed within sur- approval from the SEBI to Enterprises (MSMEs). stakeholders through various Bandopadhyaya said the pan- roundings that matched the launch the commodities’ deriv- Gaurav Kapoor, vice-pres- roadshows, webinars etc. The dal was being set up. “The tem- divinity of the goddess. “We atives segment. This associa- ident, NSE, said: “The MoU NSE had recently signed an ple is not yet completed. The witness around 50,000-60,000 tion will help the NSE in reach- with IIA is very significant as MOU with the Uttar Pradesh Kolkata flower art has to be footfalls each day of the puja. ing out to various member NSE is venturing into com- government as well to help the seen to understand its beauty. We start planning for next associations of IIA. The NSE modities’ market in coming SME companies of the state to Work on this pandal started on Durga Puja as soon as the cur- will jointly conduct awareness October. We extend our com- raise equity capital.” Sunil August 15 this year and we rent one gets over. There is a lot and educative programmes for plete support in raising aware- Vaish, president, IIA, said that have completed the basic struc- of coordination which needs to the members of IIA and other ness levels for products like they were delighted to sign ture. The pandal is over 110- be ensured to perform this relevant stakeholders through currency, debt, commodity and MOU with the largest stock feet high and 125-feet wide,” he mammoth task,” he added. various roadshows, webinars helping companies to manage exchange of India NSE.

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The STATION, OBRA - from leakage, grass should be spoke on the need of ethics in on the occasion of 76th CSIR inaugural session on RIRD SONEBHADRA "TIME EXTEN- mowed down periodically and the academic sphere. He also Foundation Day, held at CSIR campus was presided over by TION" This office tender no. T- all the surrounding areas be spoke about the idea of ‘hon- Headquarters, New Delhi. additional director of SIRD-UP 02/O&MMC-V/BMD/ cleaned and spruced up. He our code’ expected of stu- Chief scientist Ajit K Shasany DC Upadhyaya. The chief guest BTPS/2018-19 for the “Work of received the award on behalf of was joint development com- Breakdown / Preventive CIMAP. missioner of Rural Development DK Dohre in Maintenance of KG Khosla WORKSHOP Make Instrument Air presence of senior faculties of Compressor And Service Air In a bid to spread aware- SIRD, RIRD and senior officers Compressor of (5X200MW) ness about road safety among of CRD Office. “Everybody students, Amity International knows about development of units and Maintenance Work School, Gomti Nagar, organ- cottage industries, local trans- of Compressed Air Line of ised a road safety awareness portation, road development (2X200MW) Units, is hereby workshop in association with and rural recourses but they are extended as below : Last Date UP Traffic Police department not aware of these schemes,” he and Time For Submission of Programme on the importance of academic integrity on Friday. Senior inspector said. E-Bids (Technical and Financial) at E-procurement website, http://etender.up.nic.in CANTTWATCH 04.10.2018 Upto 17:00 hrs., Last Date and Time for GUNNERS DAY Submission of Hardcopy of The 191st Raising Day of Requisite Documents in the the Regiment of Artillery, pop- Office of Undersigned, ularly known as ‘Gunners Day’, 05.10.2018 Up to 17:00 hrs., was celebrated at Lucknow Date and Time of Opening of Cantonment on Friday. Lt Gen E-Bids (Part-I) : 06.10.2018 At BS Negi, General Officer (16:00 Hrs.). All other terms & Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command, in his spe- conditions of the tender cial message to the gunner fra- shall remain unchanged. ternity of Surya Command, SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER extended his felicitations and inate the battlefield with over- O&MMC-V, BTPS, Obra. good wishes to all ranks and whelming firepower to meet No. - 240, Date - 25.09.2018, their families. He exhorted all future battlefield challenges "SAVE ELECTRICITY IN THE gunners to continue to dwell on and take the regiment to greater INTREST OF NATION" their rich traditions and dom- heights of valour and glory. LUCKNOW | SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 nation 05 Parakram Parv celebrated to mark 2 yrs of surgical strikes Setting off celebrations, In New Delhi, Sitharaman school children are also on the inaugurated a three-day event display. The event is open from PM Modi inaugurates cum exhibition on the India 1100 hrs to 2200 hrs on Saturday PM, BJP used blood & sacrifice of Gate lawns to mark the second and Sunday. Parakram Parv anniversary of surgical strikes. Visitors will get the oppor- "Indian Armed forces that day tunity to see captured weapons our jawans to garner votes: Cong exhibition at military proved to the world that there is used by terrorists that have a very clear way to show our been brought from Jammu & PNS n NEW DELHI questions to the Prime "Serving 'Mother India' station in Jodhpur strength that we will not toler- Kashmir. Military equipment Minister on issues like denial before 'Self' and keeping the ate terrorists entering and cre- like artillery guns and small ongress on Friday said of ‘One Rank, One Pension', Indian Tricolour always flying PNS n NEW DELHI ating havoc or even think of cre- arms will also be on display. CPrime Minister Narendra Government being remained a high even by making the ating havoc," she said. Famous singer Kailash Kher Modi and the BJP overall have mute spectator and failure of supreme sacrifices, has been rime Minister Narendra Officials said the surgical will belt out songs on Sunday always used the 'blood and sac- Modi defend 'India's borders', the guiding motto for mem- PModi led the nation on strikes had strategic ramifica- besides performances by the rifice' of our jawans as a tool to the motive to invite Pakistan bers of our Armed and Friday in paying tributes to the tions and were aimed to dis- Military band. General public is garner votes. The party also based ISI to investigate the Paramilitary Forces. We are Armed forces to mark the sec- suade inimical adversary from encouraged to take selfies at all recalled how BJP president Pathankot terror attack, the proud that our forces have suc- ond anniversary of surgical Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the Parakram Parv celebrations in Jodhpur adopting the path of violence venues, including India Gate and Amit Shah dishonoured the Government's move to slash cessfully conducted multiple strikes when the Indian forces on Friday PTI and to ensure an environment of post them on the social net- valour of Armed Forces on India's Defence Budget and on 'Surgical Strikes' over last two conducted raids against terror- peace for the nation. working sites with October 7, 2016 by disregard- issues related to Doklam and decades, particularly post the ist hideouts in Pakistan arrival at the Battle Axe Ground committed to the defence of the The main event in the #ParakramParv. ing the supreme sacrifices the current controversy on year 2000," Surjewala said Occupied Kashmir (POK) on at the military station, the Prime motherland. He paid homage to national Capital is showcasing In Jammu, IAF began a made in the five wars and Rafale aircrafts. joined by three retired Major September 28-29. The surgical Minister first signed a message martyrs who made the "ultimate the events highlighting valour of two-day static display of military numerous surgical strikes. The party said that con- Generals. strikes were in retaliation against paying homage to martyrs and sacrifice", saying they will be a Indian Armed Forces in gener- assets on Friday to commemo- "The Truth is — Modi ducting Strategic 'Surgical Congress shared past Pakistan backed terrorists killing took a round of the exhibition, source of inspiration for gener- al and Special Forces in partic- rate the day and the 86th Government has compromised Strikes' with utmost precision Surgical strikes like those of 19 Indian soldiers in an attack showcasing combat capabilities ations. ular. Commandos of the Special anniversary celebration of the our National Security and and effective penetration at dif- January 21, in the year 2000 on an army camp in Uri, of the Indian Army. He also After taking a round of the Forces were in the forefront of IAF. Helicopters, remote piloted betrayed our National Interests ferent times in last two decades (Nadala Enclave, across the Kashmir on September 18, 2016. paid floral tributes to martyrs at exhibition, Modi and the surgical strikes. aircraft (RPA), mobile commu- in the last four and a half years. has been characteristic of the Neelam River); September Incidentally, this is the first time the Konark War Memorial there. Sitharaman proceeded to attend The programme started nication terminal and Air Force Lack of political action and grit and determination of 2003 (Baroh Sector, Poonch); the raids were celebrated as Defence Minister Nirmala the Combined Commanders' with bugle call at 1830 hrs, Garud commandos with their policy has led to a disquiet bor- Indian armed forces. June, 2008 (Bhattal Sector, "Parakaram Parv." Fifty three Sitharaman, Rajasthan Chief Conference scheduled at the thereafter, movies and pho- state-of-the-art weapons were der and an alarming internal Congress said the nation Poonch); August September locations in 51 cities are holding Minister Vasundhara Raje and Jodhpur Airforce Station. The tographs depicting courage of the key attractions of the display. security situation," said AICC has always celebrated the val- 2011 (Sharda Sector, across events to highlight the valour of three Services chiefs were pre- meet later addressed by Modi the Armed Forces were shown. Students of various age groups chief spokesman Randeep our, fortitude and the spirit of Neelam River Valley in Kel); Armed forces. sent on the occasion. discussed general and contem- Huge canvas/digital signing and people of Jammu present at Surjewala recating to the sacrifice of Jawans related to January, 2013 (Sawan Patra Setting off celebrations, In the visitors' book at the porary issues of national con- walls for sending messages to the the event were treated to special Centre's celebrations of wars of 1947, 1962, 1965, 1971 Checkpost); July, 2013 ( Modi inaugurated "Parakram Konark War Memorial, Modi cern, officials said. The Prime soldiers are put up as it will help displays of defence equipment, September 2016 Surgical and 1999 which are testimony Nazapir Sector); August, 2013 Parv" exhibition at the military wrote that the country is proud Minister addresses the com- citizens connect with them. MI-17 helicopters and other strikes as Parakram Parv. of the heroism of Indian (Neelam Valley); January, 2014, station in Jodhpur. Soon after his of its Armed forces which are bined conference once a year. Letters addressed to soldiers by activities, he said. The party also posed 10 Armed Forces. September, 2016. MANIPUR FAKE ENCOUNTER Hydro project clearance upsets green warriors SC remark has shaken morale of Armed forces, Green panel clears 1,750 MW Demwe Lower activist based in Assam's (NGT) challenging the 2010 Institute of India (WII)-led Golaghat district, has written to clearance to the project by the team, which acknowledged hydroelectric project on Lohit River in Arunachal; close SC-NBWL chairman and Ministry. downstream concerns while cops operating in insurgency-hit areas: Centre to Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary and Parshuram Kund Union Environment Minister, He pointed out that the saying upstream submergence New Delhi: The Centre on Police personnel seeking as many as 1,528 cases of Dr Harsha Vardhan, protesting NGT had in October last year would not be much of an eco- Friday questioned the recusal of the bench from alleged extra-judicial killings ARCHANA JYOTI n NEW DELHI Wildlife Sanctuary in the State the construction of the 124- had cancelled the final forest logical issue. The team admit- Supreme Court for its report- hearing the Manipur fake in Manipur, had on July 14 is a disaster in waiting. metre high dam to be jointly clearance to the project, citing ted the site needed to be stud- ed remark terming as "mur- encounters cases in which last year constituted an SIT of uch to the chagrin of the Up in arms against the constructed by Athena Energy ecological threat. ied over three seasons, but its derers" some Manipur Police the CBI's special investigation the CBI and ordered lodging Mconservationists, the approval, they have pointed out Ventures and the Arunachal In 2014, director of Bombay survey in February this year personnel, chargesheeted in team (SIT) is carrying out a of FIRs and investigating Union Environment Ministry's that it is also extremely close to Pradesh Government. Natural History Society (BNHS) took just for 20 days. alleged fake encounter cases, probe. them. Standing Committee of cultural heritage site Parshuram "I am shocked to see that and NBWL member, Asad Based on the team's report saying it has "completely “The petitioners, howev- Besides the policemen, National Board for Wildlife Kund, a major Hindu pilgrim- your committee has granted Rahmani had studied the site in May, the project was cleared shaken" the morale of Armed er, challenged the over 300 army personnel have (SC-NBWL) has cleared the age and it would submerge wildlife clearance to the 1750 and said the project would sub- at the recent 50th meeting of forces and securitymen oper- Government's contention, also approached the top court controversial 1750MW Demwe parts of the Parshuram Kund MW Demwe Lower project merge parts of the Parshuram SC-NBWL. The minutes said ating in insurgency-hit areas. saying this was an attempt to challenging registration of Lower hydroelectric project Medicinal Plant Conservation based on a seriously flawed Kund Medicinal Plant that that the SC-NBWL has The Government told a "overawe" the court, which FIRs against them for opera- on Lohit river in Arunachal Area that has been identified by report of the Wildlife Institute Conservation Area. accepted the WII's report on bench of Justices Madan B should not recuse from hear- tions in Manipur and Jammu Pradesh. The green activists the Government for protecting of India (WII)(Dehradun The NGT had sought a the rapid ecological assess- Lokur and Deepak Gupta that ing the matter. & Kashmir where the Armed have warned that the proposed "globally significant medicinal Based)," said Gogoi who had peer review of the project, but ment of impacts (EIA) of they supported the applica- The court, which is hear- Forces (Special Powers) Act dam which is just is 8.5 kilo- plants". also filed an appeal in the the Ministry commissioned a Lower Demwe project on tions filed by some Manipur ing a PIL seeking a probe into (AFSPA) is in force. PTI meters from the Kamlang Bimal Gogoi, a green National Green Tribunal short study by a Wildlife wildlife. Cong exposed after SC’s verdict Union Health Min puts Putin to visit India in Oct on arrest of 5 activists, says Shah on hold its earlier order for annual bilateral summit PNS n NEW DELHI Government had turned intol- Sambit Patra made a scathing for fresh polls of MCI erant towards those who dis- attack on Rahul and described IANS n NEW DELHI atching on to the Supreme agreed with it or have dissenting him " Nirlaj" (Shameless) for PNS n NEW DELHI The elective MCI council LCourt's judgment on Friday, voices. standing with those who, body has now been replaced ussian President Vladimir BJP president Amit Shah Alluding to the comment of according to him, are seeking to ith an Ordinance com- with the BoG headed by VK RPutin will visit India from claimed that the Congress stands the Congress president, Shah break the country. Wing into force, replacing Paul, member, NITI Aayog. October 4-5 during the course "exposed" as the court refused to said "There is only one place for Citing comments of Rahul the Medical Council of India The BoG will continue to per- of which he will hold an annu- interfere with the arrests of five idiocy and it's called the and other Congress leaders (MCI) with a Board of form till a council is consti- al bilateral summit with Prime activists in the Koregaon-Bhima Congress. Support 'Bharat Ke against the BJP and the Governors (BoG), the Union tuted in line with the provi- Minister Narendra Modi, it violence case and said those who Tukde Tukde Gang' (break India Narendra Modi Government Health Ministry has put on sions of the Act in one year. was announced on Friday. politicised the issue need to apol- gang), Maoists, fake activists and following arrests of the activists, hold its order asking the States The board members "Russian President ogise and clear their stand on the corrupt elements. Defame all he said the Congress leader and university senates to start include Randeep Guleria, Vladimir Putin will pay an offi- Urban Naxalism. those who are honest and work- stood with them "shamelessly" to the process of electing new director, All India Institutes of cial visit to New Delhi on "Those who stooped down ing. Welcome to Rahul Gandhi's promote his political interests. members to the council. Medical Sciences (AIIMS), October 4-5 for the 19th India- to the level of politicising an Congress," said the BJP top "This is defeat of the Interestingly, last month, New Delhi, Jagat Ram, direc- Russia Annual Bilateral issue of national security have leader. Congress. Rahul Gandhi should the Ministry had asked the tor, Postgraduate Institute of Summit," the External Affairs for the 23rd India-Russia Inter- Trump's administration's law been exposed by the India is a vibrant democra- hang his head in shame," Patra States to start poll process for Medical Education and Ministry said in a statement. Governmental Commission on — Countering America's Honourable Supreme Court's cy with a healthy culture of said. the MCI. However, even as the Research (PGIMER), "During the visit, President Technical and Economic Adversaries Through Sanctions decision today. It is high time debate, discussion and dissent, "Our country and national MCI members were gearing Chandigarh, BN Gangadhar, Putin will hold official talks Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) Act (CAATSA) — coming into that the Congress now clears its he said, adding that "plotting security mean nothing for Rahul up for the poll process, the director, National Institute of with the Prime Minister Modi... meeting which also prepared effect in January, India's stand on this critical issue of against the country with the Gandhi, and the only thing Union Cabinet passed an Mental Health and Neuro He will also have a meeting the groundwork for Putin's defence deals with other coun- Urban Naxalism," said BJP pres- intent to harm its citizens is not important for him is his politi- ordinance on September 26, to Sciences (NIMHANS), with the President (Ram Nath upcoming visit. tries have come under the ident in a series of tweets. one of these". cal agenda... Why don't you dissolve MCI and vested the Bengaluru, Nikhil Tandon, Kovind), as well as other offi- During that meeting, India scanner. After the arrests of activists Those who politicised this stand with India and why do you powers to the BoG. professor, department of cial engagements," it stated. and Russia decided to increase CAATSA targets countries by the police, Congress president issue need to apologise, he said. stand with anti-India forces?" he "Soon after the ordinance endocrinology and metabo- Russia is one of only two the target of two-way invest- doing business with Russian, Rahul Gandhi had criticised Shah reacted after the asked Rahul. was cleared by the Union lism, AIIMS, New Delhi, S countries with which India ments to $50 billion by 2025 Iranian and North Korean the action in a tweet on August Supreme Court refused to inter- Demanding an apology Cabinet, President Ram Nath Venkatesh, directorate gener- holds annual bilateral sum- since the earlier target of $30 defence companies. It is a mat- 28 saying there is place for only fere with the arrest of five rights from Rahul, he alleged the Kovind gave his assent. Since al of health services (DGHS) mits, the other being Japan. billion has already been ter of concern for India as it is one NGO in India and it's called activists by the Maharashtra Congress wanted to remove the term of the elected body of and Balram Bhargava, secre- The India-Russia bilateral crossed. a major defence partner of the RSS. Police in connection with the Modi either with the help of the MCI was ending within tary, department of health relationship was elevated to Speculation is also rife Russia. "Shut down all other NGOs. Koregaon-Bhima violence case Pakistan or Maoists. He charged three months, the research (DHR) and the direc- Special and Privileged Strategic about whether a missile deal The most controversial Jail all activists and shoot those and declined to appoint a SIT to that Congress leader Mani Government felt the need to tor general of the Indian Partnership in 2010. that New Delhi has been nego- issue is India's purchase of that complain. Welcome to the probe their arrest. Shnakar Aiyar had asked run it by a committee to run Council of Medical Research Earlier this month, tiating with Moscow will be four S-400 air defence missile new India," he had said main- Meanwhile, at a press con- Pakistan to help displace Modi its affairs," said a senior offi- (ICMR) will be the ex-officio External Affairs Minister finalised during Putin's visit. systems from Russia at a cost of taining that the Modi- ference, BJP spokesperson as Prime Minister. cial in the Ministry. members. Sushma Swaraj visited Moscow With US President Donald more that `40,000 crore. 20th livestock census from next month Telangana may go to polls Rajnath: Local polls will PNS n NEW DELHI falo, mithun, yak, sheep, goat, tion," the statement said. The help re-establish grassroots pig, horse, pony, mule, donkey, Ministry said the initiatives on he Agriculture Ministry camel, dog, rabbit and ele- collection of breed-wise reliable with four other States democracy in J&K Twill start the 20th livestock phant and poultry birds such as information of various species RAJESH KUMAR n NEW DELHI several rounds of deliberations of chief electoral census from October 1 across fowl, duck, emu, turkeys, quail will give vital information for officers of five States where assembly polls are PNS n NEW DELHI tions includ- the country. Besides, the among others — possessed by determination of threatened ssembly polls in Telangana are likely to be due this year end. ing deploy- Ministry will also collect data of the households, household indigenous breeds and to take Aheld along with four others as all prepara- Top sources said that the Commission will nsuring full protection and ment of cen- breed-wise details that will help enterprises/non-household initiatives for their conserva- tions are up to the mark, the Election take stock of election planning and security plan- Esupport, Union Home tral forces in in framing policies for breed enterprises and institutions will tion. Commission has assessed. The EC may ning by States and Union Territories. The Minister Rajnath Singh on sufficient improvement. be counted at their site, it said. Considering this aspect, announce Assembly elections in all five States Commission will also assess the status of elec- Friday said elections to local numbers," According to Agriculture According to the agricul- the 20th Livestock Census by next week. And ahead of the Lok Sabha elec- toral rolls, electronic voting machine- Voter ver- bodies in Jammu & Kashmir, added the Ministry, the data will be col- ture ministry, the tablets pro- would be a breed-wise tion 2019, the Election Commission has called ifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT), election boycotted by National Home lected through tablets/com- cured under the National Livestock Census which will be a meeting with Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) expenditure management, Systematic Voters' Conference and PDP, the two Minister. puters and a mobile application Mission on Bovine Productivity helpful for framing policies or all States to assess the preparedness. The meet- Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP), major parties in the State, will The National Conference software has already been (NMBP) scheme will be used programmes for breed ing will be held on October 4 and 5 at electoral registration officers (ERO)-NET, acces- be of historic significance in and the People's Democratic developed for collecting and for data collection and neces- improvement, it said. The min- Nirvachan Sadan in Delhi. sible elections and IT applications in States and many ways and help re-estab- Party have decided to boycott transferring the data online. So sary support has been provide istry also mentioned that the An EC team that visited Telangana to UTs. lish grassroots democracy. the elections, saying the Central far, 19 such census have been to the states on the same. breed-wise information of live- assess its poll readiness has conveyed to the com- The Commission has directed to all CEOs These local body elections Government is yet to clear its conducted in participation with A mobile application soft- stock and poultry will be col- mission that the state is ready for polls. "All logis- to make a detailed presentations on issues relat- will have a historic signifi- stand on Article 35A of the States and Union Territories ware has already been devel- lected from every survey unit. tical needs, from polling stations to EVM- ed to EVM-VVPAT, election management and cance in many aspects. The Constitution, which was chal- (UTs). The last census was oped by the National The breeds of various VVPAT delivery schedules, are in place to hold security planning during forthcoming polls in local bodies elections in Jammu lenged in the Supreme Court. conducted in 2012. Informatics Centre (NIC) for major species including poultry the polls in 2018," it said. The state chief elec- 2019. & Kashmir will re-establish The polls to elect 4,130 "States and Union collecting and transferring the as registered by National toral officer Rajat Kumar had also earlier sub- "This is a preparatory meeting called by the the long overdue grassroots 'sarpanches' (village headmen), Territories have been request- data online. Bureau of Animal Genetic mitted in meetings with EC in Delhi that the Commission to take stock of preparedness for level democracy in the State," 29,719 'panches' (panchayat ed to start the census operations "It is expected that the data Resources (NBAGR) will be state is fully prepared to conduct elections early. the forthcoming polls in 2019," said a chief elec- he said. members) and 1,145 ward com- from October 1. ...The enu- collection through tablets will covered in the livestock census. As for general elections, the Commission has toral officer on the condition of anonymity "The Central Government missioners will be held next meration will be done in all vil- be of great help in reducing the Further, the latest data on fish- directed CEOs to make presentations on issues added that the EC may also discuss issues aris- is providing all possible support month. Urban local body elec- lages and urban wards. Various time gap in data collection, data ermen folk are available as per related to electoral rolls, EVM-VVPAT, electoral ing after the Supreme Court verdict on crimi- to the State Government for tions were last held in 2005 and species of animals — cattle, buf- processing and report genera- Livestock Census 2003 only. management. The Commission has already held nalisation of politics. smooth conduct of these elec- panchayat elections in 2011. LUCKNOW | SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 nation 06

BHIMA-KOREGAON CASE ARRESTS Man kills self as Separatists bandh hits Kashmir wife leaves over KHURSHEED WANI n SRINAGAR legislative assembly Mubarak absence of toilet Gul said that Malik was killed in SC verdict against urban Naxals ormal life was affected in cold-blood. He demanded probe KUMAR CHELLAPPAN n NKashmir Valley on Friday in into the killing. Malik had CHENNAI response to a shutdown call reportedly ventured out of his from separatists against the home to see his sheep in the wee vindicates our stand: Fadanvis he refusal of a newly mar- killing of a civilian in capital hours when he was targeted by Tried woman to make any Srinagar a day ago when three security forces. His distraught TN RAGHUNATHA n MUMBAI Investigation Team (SIT), the Pune police,” Fadnavis said. compromise on her demand for separate incidents of violence uncle told reporters that he was Chief Minister said: “The ver- Talking specifically about a toilet in the sasural (house of across Kashmir also ended in dragged by security personnel aharashtra Chief dict by the Supreme Court vin- the evidence mustered by the the in-laws) led to the suicide of killing of three terrorists and a before dozens of bullets were MMinister Devendra dicates our stand against the Pune police in the urban her husband at Omalur village soldier. The authorities imposed pumped into his body. Fadnavis said here on Friday urban Maoists. Definitely a Maoists arrests case, the Chief in Tamil Nadu’s Salem district. strict restrictions in areas under The police also disrupted that the Supreme Court’s ver- conspiracy against the nation Minister said: “We have all the Deepa and S Selladurai, five police stations in Old A security person stands guard during restrictions and strike call given by the funeral procession and dict on the arrests made in the has been unearthed by the material evidence to show who were in love for a long Srinagar city. separatist leaders against a civilian killing in Srinagar on Friday PTI targeted it with tear smoke Bhima-Koregaon riots case police. The apex court has that these people (arrested time, got married on September Heavy deployment of shells. Shops, business estab- had vindicated the stand taken pointed out that it was not a activists with alleged Maoist 23 with the blessings of their police and paramilitary forces consecutive Friday when the A 22-year youngster lishments, educational institu- by the Maharashtra political conspiracy behind links) were conspiring against parents. But on Monday, Deepa personnel in riot gear was congregational prayers were Muhammad Saleem Malik was tions and private offices most- Government and the Pune the arrests (of activists with the nation that these people left the house of the in-laws made in all the sensitive areas not held in the central mosque. killed in Noorbagh area of ly remained closed in Srinagar’s police that that the investiga- Maoist links). were also trying to vitiate allegedly because the absence of in sensitive areas of the main Mirwaiz was put under house Srinagar on Thursday morning main business hub Lal Chowk tors had ample evidence “The Supreme Court has relations between the com- an individual toilet. city and several towns across arrest at his Nigeen mansion in triggering massive protests and other uptown areas. Public against the arrested activists also appreciated that the State munities. ... They have been Though her husband and the valley. The authorities dis- the outskirts of Srinagar city. against the security forces in the transport remained generally for their alleged links Government or the colluding with the organisa- his parents pleaded with her to allowed congregational midday The shutdown call was given area. Even as the police claimed off the roads while scanty pri- with Maoists. Government of the day is not tions of the enemy nations.” stay back, Deepa was adamant prayers in Srinagar’s Grand by Joint Resistance Leadership that Malik was killed when mil- vate vehicles plied on many Welcoming the apex court trying to curb dissent of voice, Fadnavis said that the apex in her stance against open Mosque when senior separatist (JRL)—a grouping of top sepa- itants opened fire on security roads. The stand-alone train verdict refusing to interfere The apex court also says that court had said that there defecation. She left the hus- leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq ratist leaders Syed Ali Geelani, forces, the locals said yhere were between Banihal and with investigations by the Pune the material evidence in the appeared to be a clear nexus band and his family and told delivers weekly politico-reli- Mirwaiz and Yasin Malik had no militants in the area. Local Baramulla also remained off police and declining to trans- case shows that there is no mala between the “these people and them that she would come gious sermon. This was second called for a complete shutdown. legislator and former Speaker of the tracks for the day. fer the case to the a Special fide action on the part of the banned orgnisations. back once they construct a toi- let in the house. Selladurai, upset over the development, committed sui- Record entry for cide on Wednesday and his 92-year-old man to What compelled Tariq to quit NCP? body was found in a nearby well on Thursday. It is report- FAIZAN AHMAD n PATNA of around 40 per cent and has any base nor a cadre but it ed that Selladurai could be the DSC prize for South contest J&K civic poll even a slight praise or was only due to Anwar that the first “martyr” in Tamil Nadu t was compulsion for Katihar defence of Modi by the NCP party created a niche for itself over the demand for individ- IMP Tariq Anwar to distance might cost Anwar dearly. He in Seemanchal region wining a ual toilet. Asian Literature to deliver justice himself from NCP president tours his constituency very few assembly seats in the past Salem has been declared Sharad Pawar’s comments on regularly and after Pawar’s and one parliament seat in “open-defecation-free district” PNS n NEW DELHI submissions of translated MOHIT KANDHARI n JAMMU by taking hefty share in the Rafale and his defence of Prime “clean chit” to the PM, Anwar 2014. “In Bihar NCP means in 2011 itself as part of the novels originally written in grants". He claimed, "i want to Minister Narendra Modi. would not dare to face his Tariq Anwar,” said his close aide Clean India Mission, years he DSC prize for South Hindi, Tamil, Odia, Kannada, am Krishan, a 92-year-old teach a lesson to all those peo- Anwar, who apart from voters. Anil Kishore Jha. He said before Prime Minister TAsian Literature 2018 has Assamese, Malayalam etc. Rsocial worker from Nagri ple who took 20,000-25,000 quitting NCP also resigned his Only a few days back he Anwar won Katihar in 2014 on Narendra Modi launched received a record 88 entries An ever increasing num- tehsil of Kathua district, is set commission before releasing Lok Sabha seat, was last elect- was in Katihar and fully his own and not due to symbol Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. this year, 40 percent more ber of novelists are writing to make it to the history books their grants". ed from Katihar in 2014 but he realised that Muslims’ apathy and he could win without a “It is shocking that though than the previous year. These about South Asia because of as one of the oldest candidates When asked whether he has a long association of near- towards Modi has increased symbol in 2019 too. The NCP they knew each other for years, entries have come in from 40 the exciting cultural diversity contesting Municipal polls in can win these elections at this ly four decades with this manifold in his constituency. contributed in his career by Selladurai did not tell his publishers and across 56 and heritage of the region, the Jammu and Kashmir. age he told reporters, "i am not Muslim concentrated seat in The election 2019 is not sending him to Rajya Sabha fiancée that there was no indi- imprints, including well estab- stories and legends that have Under pressure from the worried about the poll out- Seemanchal region of Bihar. far away. The only option from Maharashtra in 2010 and vidual toilet in his house and lished publishing conglomer- historically dominated the local villagers he decided to come. I am not stepping out to Earlier he won this seat four before Anwar was to quit the making him a Minister of State open defecation was the only ates as well as several small- landscape, and the several throw his hat in the poll arena seek votes. People know me times on Congress ticket. party he along with Pawar and in Manmohan Singh led UPA- way,” said Saravanan, a relation er boutique publishers with new found issues and themes to deliver justice to the poor very well as I am engaged in His family belongs to P A Sangma had formed in II. of Selladurai. niche interest in South Asian that are inexorably intertwined people. While doing so, Ram social work for over six decades Munger – his father and grand- 1999 after raising the foreign His supporters said it was Rohini Bhajibhakare, dis- writing. The Longlist for the with the lives of the people liv- Krishan, a veteran of many in the area". He said, "my sup- father was also lawmakers – origin of Sonia Gandhi who a wise decision by Anwar and trict collector, had ordered a Prize will be announced ing in the region today. As a local elections, also defied dik- porters told me villagers want Tariq preferred Katihar at the became AICC president after any delay in moving ahead probe into the incident and has October 10 in Delhi. result, these new novels span tat of top brass of National me to become chairman of the behest of his mentor Sitaram removing Kesari. would have been disastrous asked the Block Development The US $25,000 DSC Prize a huge canvas of topics and Conference. Both National Municipal committee in the Kesari and was first elected in Sources said it was more the for him. Anwar, though, keep- Officer to make an on-the-spot for South Asian Literature, emotions - from brutal con- Conference and the Peoples area so that i can empower 1980 after an unsuccessful humiliation of Kesari than ing his next plan a secret it is study about the sanitary con- which is administered by the flict to sensitive love stories, Democratic Party had earlier them and deliver justice to the attempt in 1977. Sonia’s origin that forced Anwar well known that he would go ditions of Omalur village. South Asian Literature Prize & from dreams unfulfilled to announced poll boycott over real beneficiary". The very next day when to quit Congress in which he back to Congress. In the past he Tamilissai Sounderarajan, Events Trust, is an established courageous successes, from the issue of Article 35-A. When asked whether he is Pawar “defended” Modi in held top posts like president of had very cordial relations with Tamil Nadu BJP chief international literary prize. It subtle nuances of well settled Ram Krishan has already facing any health issues, Ram Rafale matter, Anwar thought Bihar Congress, national presi- Indira Gandhi and Sanjay expressed her shock over the is focused on showcasing family life to stories of exile filed his nomination papers as Krishan claimed, "i am fighting it fit to resign from the party. dent of Youth Congress and Seva Gandhi but not so cordial with death of Selladurai. “Reached and rewarding the best fiction and separation. an independent candidate fit". "My people and supporters The decision might have been Dal and once was seriously con- Rajiv Gandhi. However, it is Chennai midnight after writing about the region and These themes have caught from ward no 13 of Nagri- motivate me to carry on". He taken in haste but after much sidered to be made Chief said that he has got closer to Tirunelveli agitation. presenting it to a larger glob- the interest of writers and pub- Parole Municipal committee in said, "recently when i went to see consideration. Katihar has a Minister of Bihar. Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in Proceeding now to Delhi by al audience. lishers beyond South Asia who Kathua. "I was not keen on an eye specialist he told me i am very thick Muslim population In Bihar, the NCP neither recent times. early morning flight. Now in its eighth year, the are now producing more fic- fighting these municipal com- alright, there is no defect in my DSC prize has always encour- tional work about the region. mittee elections but when large eye". Tracking his long journey aged fresh writing about South This aspect coupled with the number of people came to see in the social life Ram Krishan Asia. This year, close to 30 per- fact that the DSC Prize is open me and requested me to repre- said, "i am associated with the cent of the submissions have to authors of any ethnicity and sent them to ensure their welfare National Conference since the Revamp higher education to meet been penned by debut authors. nationality has seen a steady i was left with no choice either," days of Sheikh Mohd Abdullah. The other significant highlight increase in the participation of Ram Krishan told reporters in He gave us the ownership rights of this year's entries has been non South Asian based authors Nagri after submitting his nom- by introducing land reforms in contemporary needs, says Naidu the domination of women nov- and publishers. ination papers. 1950". He appealed to the union elists who have accounted for This year, for example, of He said, "poor people were government to provide job PTI n PANAJI “Education is not only for lenges,” he said. 45 of the 88 eligible entries the total eligible entries that the still deprived of real benefits of opportunities to the children of employment. It is meant to The vice president said received. DSC Prize 2018 received, close various welfare schemes on poor people to ensure their ice President M Venkaiah empower, enlighten, widen the that climate change and glob- The prize has always been to 25 percent of the submis- ground zero". He said, "the welfare. "We cannot afford to VNaidu on Friday called for perspective of the students and al warming are two of the supportive of regional lan- sions came in from publishers elected members of the munic- educate our children beyond revamping higher education to develop them into global citi- biggest challenges the world is guages and translations, and based out of the UK, the USA, ipal committees in the previous class 10th due to poverty and bring it in tune with the con- zens,” the vice president said. facing today and all nations this year too it has received Canada, Australia etc. term siphoned off their money lack of awareness. temporary needs and said the “Here, I would like to have to step up their efforts to “undesirable trend” of lakhs of emphasise upon the urgent protect the environment and engineering students graduat- need to revamp our higher reduce carbon footprint. “I CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing in India without basic education in tune with con- have always maintained that employable skills must stop. He temporary requirements.” man should not tamper with said education is not only for “We simply cannot con- nature, but co-exist in harmo- GOVT... violence later at Koregaon-Bhima ner,” he said. The judge said CEO Puneet Chhatwal said. employment, but also meant to tinue to have lakhs of engi- ny with nature for a greener, Besides, the grouping would village. The five activists — except pointing out some cir- empower students and help neering students graduating made in the past seven decades life-enhancing future,” Naidu look at whether National Varavara Rao, Arun Ferreira, cumstances to question the man- TARIQ QUITS them become global citizens. without basic employable skills in various fields, including said. “Please remember that Disaster Response Fund Vernon Gonsalves, Sudha ner of arrest, no specific materi- “If such doubts have been The vice president said the every year. This undesirable agriculture, industry, informa- from times immemorial, (NDRF)/ State Disaster Bharadwaj and Gautam Navlakha al facts and particulars are found raised and the Government is so country faces numerous chal- trend has to be stopped,” he tion technology and atomic Indians believed in worship- Response Fund (SRF) mecha- — were put under house arrest on in the petition about the alleged confident, then why are they shy- lenges and they have to be added. Naidu said education- energy, but a lot still remains to ping nature and its bounty. nism is sufficient to deal with August 29 following an apex mala fide exercise of power by the ing from setting up a JPC?” Sule combated in a concerted man- al courses must be designed to be done. “Although our Therefore, always uphold our calamities as well as define cir- court order on the plea by histo- investigating officer. said in another tweet. ner to build a “New and meet the needs of industries. achievements have been quite culture and protect nature for cumstances where the 'calamity rian Romila Thapar, economists He said a vague and unsub- She also said when the BJP Resurgent India”. Naidu was “Our universities need to over- impressive during the past a better future,” he said while tax' can be imposed. Other Prabhat Patnaik and Devaki Jain, stantiated assertion was not raised both price and specification addressing the fourth convo- haul the syllabi and the teach- seven decades in various fields, addressing the students. issues such as the legal aspect of sociology professor Satish enough and the plea of the peti- issues during the Bofors allega- cation ceremony of the ing methodologies to make including agriculture, industry, Naidu listed the challenges imposition of such a tax within Deshpande and human rights tioners of lack of evidence against tions, “why are they hiding National Institute of the courses relevant to the health, atomic energy, defence being faced by the country. the GST would also be looked at. lawyer Maja Daruwala against the the accused has been seriously behind artificial justification of Technology Goa (NIT Goa). needs of the industries.” research and information tech- “Poverty, illiteracy, diseases, Briefing reporters after the police action. Pune Police chief K disputed by the investigating secrecy of agreements vis-a-vis Goa Governor Mridula Sinha “I also feel that engineer- nology, among others, we have farmers’ distress and social Council meeting, Jaitley said Venkatesham said they will con- agency. The court agreed with the both commercial price and offset was also present on the occa- ing students should be made to miles to go. “We need to evils like atrocities on women the GST law states that a special tinue to “professionally” investi- state’s argument that the plea to agreements.” Placed in an embar- sion. “You are on the threshold work as interns for some weeks improve the quality of life of and weaker sections, child rate of tax can be imposed after gate the case. Fadnavis said the change the investigating agency rassing situation by Pawar’s pur- of a new life. As you step out every year to enable them gain the millions of Indians, and the labour, terrorism, communal- permission of GST Council. court decision proved there was cannot be dealt with lightly and ported clean chit to Modi, the into the bigger world, take an firsthand experience,” Naidu role of scientists and engi- ism and corruption have to be Isaac said the GST law provides “no crushing of dissent” or any it must exercise that power with Congress dubbed media reports oath to work for the good of the added. He said the country can neers is very important in eradicated to build a New and that the Council can impose a tax “conspiracy” behind the action by circumspection. about Pawar’s statement s “false society and the country. be proud of accomplishments overcoming various chal- Resurgent India. for a temporary period in the the state police. “This is a victo- and unfounded” and claimed it GST framework to help states in ry for the Pune police which col- TAJ MANSINGH... was a conspiracy to create a rift terms of exigencies. “We have not lected forensic and collaborative The Taj property at 37, between the two parties. thought out the details, therefore evidence. We will move appro- Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg has Congress chief spokesperson GoM will look into it. An addi- priate courts and take custody of about 85 rooms, 3 banquet halls Randeep Surjewala said Pawar Man poses as Modi’s guru, arrested for con tional 1 per cent tax on some the arrested persons,” Fadnavis and one swimming pool and is sit- clarified to Congress leader in commodities was discussed,” said. He said the arrested people uated adjacent to Connaught Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge STAFF REPORTER n NEW DELHI either as Director of Ministry Isaac said. had “links” with banned naxal Place. “The licence fee out of this that he had not made any such of Art and Culture to seek groups and that the police had not public property will help in boost- statement as the NCP favoured elhi Police Crime Branch Government accommodation SC EXTENDS... acted with any ulterior motive. ing the revenue and financial the demand for a joint parlia- Dhas arrested Pulkit or security from the District The Maharashtra Police has Prominent Telugu poet Rao was potential of the NDMC which will mentary committee (JPC) probe Maharaj alias Pulkit Mishra, a Magistrate or other maintained that its action was arrested on August 28 from help in financing the public pro- into the deal. Surjewala said the resident of Sahibabad in neigh- Government officials. On based on cogent evidence. Hyderabad, while activists jects,” the official added. The NCP chief held detailed discus- bouring Ghaziabad for alleged- investigation it was found Refusing to interfere with the Gonsalves and Ferreira were NDMC had last year decided to sion with Kharge and made it ly seeking favours by posing as that there are no persons with arrests, the court said further pro- nabbed from Mumbai, trade auction The Connaught and re- clear that “this is untrue and Prime Minister Narendra such names in the Ministry ceedings against the accused union activist Sudha Bharadwaj auction Asian Hotel, after they unfounded”. Anwar as the NCP Modi’s “spiritual guru”. office. Pulkit had also forged would be decided on the merits from Faridabad in Haryana and were sealed by it in 2015 due to candidate had successfully con- The incident came to light photographs of himself with of the case without being influ- civil liberties activist Navlakha non-payment of license fees dues. tested the 2014 General elections after an assistant director post- the Prime Minister and other enced by the observations of the from Delhi. Justice Khanwilkar, In January last year, the Asian from Kaithar in an alliance with ed with the Prime Minister’s high-profile officials. The apex court. It also said that this is writing the majority judgement Hotel was e-auctioned fetching Rs RJD and Congress and retained Office (PMO) approached accused has been also asking not the stage where the “efficacy for himself and the CJI, said any 45.5 lakh per month as licence fee, the seat amidst the Modi wave Delhi Police Commissioner security and VIP protocol in of the material or its sufficiency” observation made by this court the highest-ever for the agency. then. Anwar was the Bihar Amulya Patnaik and alleged in different States posing as the can be evaluated nor it is possi- may cause “serious prejudice” to But, the bidder later refused to take Congress president in the 1980s his complaint that Maharaj guru of the Prime Minister,” ble to enquire whether it is gen- them who are not before this the property necessitating a re- and had represented his current was misusing the PM’s name. said Joy Tirkey, Deputy uine or fabricated as it would court resulting in “serious mis- auction. The IHCL later issued a parliamentary constituency The PMO reported the Commissioner of police cause prejudice to the parties, carriage” of justice. “We may has- statement after stymieing the Katihar as a Congress MP four matter to police after they dis- (DCP), crime branch. adding they can opt for discharge ten to mention that we have intense battle with ITC Ltd to times, before he joined hands covered that a fraudulent let- “The accused have been at an appropriate stage if there is perused the registers containing wrest the management of Taj with Pawar and former Lok ter was issued to the District sent on police remand for five no evidence against them. relevant documents and the case Mansigh. “We are delighted that Sabha Speaker P A Sangma to Magistrate of Uttar Pradesh’s days by Patiala house court. The Maharashtra police had diary produced by the State of the iconic Taj Mahal, New Delhi form the Nationalist Congress Sitapur in the name of Parul an old temple in Sitapur. The the matter was forwarded to His sister Parul had posed as arrested the activists on August 28 Maharashtra. But we have avoid- which has been an important part Party in 1999. The NCP later claiming to be the secretary, PMO official alleged in his the special operation squad of a secretary in the letter send to in connection with an FIR lodged ed to dilate on the factual position of the cultural and allied with the Congress and Ministry of Arts and Culture, complaint that this was a case the Crime Branch. Police sub- DM Sitapur. She has not been following a conclave — ‘Elgaar emerging therefrom, lest any historic fabric of the national Anwar served as a Union seeking security and accom- of misusing the PM’s name, stantiated the allegations and yet arrested. Further investi- Parishad’ — held on December prejudice is caused to any accused Capital will continue to remain a Minister in the UPA-II modation for Maharaj and his and requested Delhi chief to an FIR was lodged in month of gation is going on,” said the 31, 2017 that allegedly triggered or the prosecution, in any man- part of the IHCL family,” IHCL Government. disciples who wanted to visit investigate following which August. “The accused posed DCP. LUCKNOW | SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 nation 07

KERALA RUSH VIA CHENNAI Poll code comes into Kannada actress & Karnataka Min RPF to keep watch on Jayamala hails Sabarimala verdict effect, all Telangana She had courted a functions cancelled controversy way Rohingyas’ movement back in 1986 by KUMAR CHELLAPPAN n ‘ALL ROHINGYAS ARE be quoted. OMER FAROOQ n HYDERABAD First to be affected CHENNAI TRAVELLING IN GROUPS Intelligence agencies too by the code of entering the shrine confirmed the southward ll the State Government ohingya refugees are ALONG WITH THEIR journey of Rohingya refugees Afunctions including foun- conduct coming into KESTUR VASUKI n BENGALURU Rflooding the States of FAMILIES. IF THEY ARE through Chennai. “But we dation laying ceremonies, effect was the Tamil Nadu and Kerala, FOUND IN TRAINS THEY have not seen any arrests till launching of Government distribution of enowned actor and according to the intelligence date either by the RPF or the schemes and developmental Karnataka Minister for MAY BE HANDED OVER TO cheques among the R unit of the Railway Protection State Police,” said an official in works have come to a standstill recipients of welfare Women and Child Force. The unprecedented THE POLICE HAVING Chennai. He pointed out that with the Central Election com- Development Jayamala pension at Brahmin increase in the number of JURISDICTION FOR illegal Bangladeshi migrants mission enforcing the model Ramachandra welcomed the Rohiyngya refugees travelling have made Kerala their home. code of conduct in Telangana. Welfare Council in SC verdict on Women entry in in Kerala bound trains from FURTHER ACTION, SAID Whie the exact details of This was a clear indication Hyderabad to famous shrine in Kerala. She Chennai Central Railway THE NOTE illegal Bangladeshi migrants that the CEC was going to told the reporters in Bengaluru IN LANDMARK comprised Justices RF Station has been noticed by the in Tamil Nadu is not known, announce the state election Municipal Corporation Dana on Friday that it was victory for JUDGMENT, PUTTING Nariman, AM Khanwilkar, DY RPF authorities who issued a note has furnished the details sources in Kerala Police con- schedule very soon. The sched- Kishore said that the GHMC women and “ we have got jus- AN END TO A Chandrachud and Indu confidential and high securi- of 14 trains which pass through firmed their presence in that ule was expected to be Standing Committee can not tice today”. Malhotra had reserved its ver- ty alert to all RPF staff mem- Chennai Central in which the State. “It is difficult to make out announced any time after take any new decision for start- It was in 1986 she courted CENTURIES-OLD dict in the case on August 2 this bers asking them to hand over Rohingyas travel. whether they are from October 8 when the final vot- ing new development works in a controversy by entering the TRADITION, THE year. Four judgments were such refugees to the “All Rohingyas are travel- Bangladesh or Bengal or Assam ers’ list will be published. the city. However the works Sabarimala temple which so far SUPREME COURT delivered on Friday. However Government Railway Police. ling in groups along with their as they all look alike and the Indications are that the polling which were started earlier barred entry to women. In Justice Malhotra, who penned A secret note issued by the families.If they are found in language is also similar,” said an will be held in the third or could continue. 2006, a famed astrologer, P FRIDAY RULED a dissenting verdict, said the Office of the Principal Chief trains they may be handed official in Kerala Police. fourth week of November. Similar restriction will be Unnikrishna Panicker, con- THAT WOMEN, petition does not deserve to be Security Commissioner, over to the Police having juris- Perumbavoor , a town in First to be affected by the enforced all over the State ducted a temple-centric yegna IRRESPECTIVE OF AGE, entertained. Railway Protection Force, diction for further action,” said Kerala’s Ernakulam district code of conduct coming into from Friday. It will also affect called 'Devaprasnam' and Reading out a majority 4:1 Chennai on September 26 has the note. has more than 1.8 lakh effect was the distribution of the proposed distribution of declared having found signs of CAN ENTER KERALA’S verdict CJI Dipak Misra said stated that a ‘huge number of A senior official of Bangaldeshi immigrants, cheques among the recipients cheques to more than 50 lakh a woman's entry into the tem- SABARIMALA TEMPLE women were equally entitled to Rohingyas are travelling to Southern Railway said since the according to a businessman in of welfare pension at Brahmin farmers towards the second ple sometime ago. worship and that the rule Kerala by train’. note has been marked “secret”, the town. “60 per cent of the Welfare Council in Hyderabad. installment of Rythu Bandhu Subsequently, Jayamala admit- is a staunch devotee of which prevented the entry of “Input indicates that huge he is unaware of any such laboueres in saw mills and The program where the min- scheme. The State Government ted that she had entered the Ayyappa, the popular deity of women of the 10 to 50 age number of Rohingyas (an eth- communication. “But ther has plywood factories and 40 per ister for municipal adminis- was scheduled to distribute temple way back in 1986. A Sabarimala temple. group went against the right to nic group of Myanmar’s been an unprecedented cent of workers in hotels, tration K Taraka Rama Rao was `4,000 per acre incentives to complaint was filed in this In land mark judgement, worship of Hindu women and Rakhine province) are travel- increase in the number of peo- eateries, hair dressing saloons to distribute the cheques on the farmers for the second regard and case was on in putting an end to a centuries- the right to equality.The court ling from every corner of North ple from north east States trav- and general provision shops Friday morning was cancelled. crop. While the opposition Kerala High Court. However, old tradition, the Supreme said it could not allow patri- Eastern States and ultimately elling towards South via are Bangladeshi immigrants. The election commission parties had opposed it saying it the high court quashed the Court Friday ruled archy to overwhelm religion as heading towards Kerala, espe- Chennai. We have been forced The economy of the town is has made it clear to the officials will be an attempt to misuse the charge sheet filed by the police that women, irrespective of it would be violative of the right cially in the following South to change the timing of some dependent on them,” said that no fresh tenders can be official funds and machinery to on the basis of astrological age, can enter Kerala’s of worship of women. bound trains”, said the secret of the trains because of the the businessman from called for any public works and influence the voters, the ruling findings in 2012. Sabarimala temple. Many petitions had chal- note issued by P overcrowding in the reserved Viruidhunagar in Tamil Nadu no funds can be spend on any TRS had said that obstructing "There is no happier A five-judge Constitution lenged the ban, which was Sethumadhavan, assistant secu- compartments,” said the official who too has made such programs. Electoral such a program will be against moment in my life other than bench, headed by Chief Justice upheld by the Kerala High rity commissioner, RPF. The who did not want his name to Perumabavoor his home. Officer of Greater Hyderabad the interest of the farmers. this. I thank the women com- of India Dipak Misra, said that Court. The HC had ruled munity, Supreme Court the provision in the Kerala that only the “tantri (priest)” judges and God today...I also Hindu Places of Public was empowered to decide on thank Ambedkar who wrote Worship (Authorisation of traditions. our Constitution," Jayamala Entry) Rules, 1965, which The petitioners, including told reporters. She said she authorised the restriction, vio- Indian Young Lawyers Guj Cong to begin public outreach drive from Oct 2 had expected such a judge- lated the right of Hindu Association and Happy to ment and credited the coun- women to practice religion. Bleed, argued in court that the PNS n GANDHINAGAR drive to broaden the base of Congress from Solanki, he is in try's legal system and It also said that patri- tradition is discriminatory in party in Gujarat. Moreover, the process to restructure party. Gujarat’s Dy CM Nitin Patel Constitution for it. "Women archy in religion cannot be nature and stigmatised women, n view of upcoming Lok Congress workers would also In next fortnight, the party have got justice today. This is allowed to trump the right and that women should be ISabha polls, Gujarat Congress collect donations from people to would also form panes to decide a historic moment," the to pray. allowed to pray at the place of will kick-start a unique public raise fund for the upcoming candidates for 26 Lok Sabha terms Rahul half Italian Minister added. She said she The bench, which also their choice. outreach and fund raising exer- general elections. constituencies in the state. cise from October 2 – birth According to GPCC pres- A senior Congress leader Gandhinagar: Reacting cent material has anniversary of Mahatma ident Amit Chavda the cam- in the party said that very on the All India been imported from Gandhi and it would continue paign would also help the party soon the party high command Congress Committee China. Only 1,700 More AK-47s up to the nation’s first woman to update its data related to vot- would announce in-charges (AICC) president Rahul metric tonne bronze PM Indira Gandhi’s birth ers in view of upcoming Lok for the all 26 Lok Sabha seats. Gandhi’s remarks that in it was imported recovered anniversary, October 19. Sabha elections. With their In the 2014 parliamentary PM Modi’s dream pro- from China, while Gujarat Pradesh Congress (voters) financial contribution, polls, Congress couldn’t open ject Statue of Unity, the there is 70,000 MT PNS n PATNA Committee (GPCC) has they would have sense of own- its account in Gujarat and lost tallest statue of the world iron and 18,500 MT chalked out a plan to launch ership for the party, claimed all the seats to ruling BJP. was nothing but Chinese steel bought from he Munger police on Friday door to door ‘Jan Sampark Chavda. The party is targeting However, the party leadership manufacturing, Gujarat’s Deputy within the country, he said Trecovered 12 more AK Abhiyan’ to connect with voters to collect `25 crore from is hoping to win at least 10 Lok Chief Minister Nitin Patel said adding that infact the Congress rifles from a well. This is sec- spread across 50,000 booths in Gujarat, he added. Sabha seats from the Prime that Rahul’s 50 per cent blood is president is made in India and ond recovery of the the State. The campaign would Chavda is first cousin of Minister Narendra Modi’s Italian. Patel went on to say that Italian blood is flowing in him. Kalashnikov from a particular not limit to public outreach only, GPCC’s immediate past home-State based on the vot- the statue being constructed He alleged that Gandhi had area in Munger. Earlier eight the Congress leadership would President Bharatsinh Solanki. ing pattern of the 2017 Gujarat near Sardar Sarovar dam is insulted the people of Gujarat. weapons had been seized and make it sure to run enrollment After taking rein of Gujarat assembly polls. made in India and only five per PNS four people including a woman we're arrested. With this 20 AK 47 rifles have been recovered RBI bars Bandhan Bank Jaitley: Trade within a fortnight. CENTRAL COUNCIL OF HOMOEOPATHY from opening new branches 61-65, Instl. Area, Jankpuri, New Delhi-110058 PTI n MUMBAI Ph. 28525582, Email: [email protected] VACANCY NOTICE he Reserve Bank has restrained Bandhan war will help Applications are invited from eligible candidates for following posts within 45 days of TBank from opening new branches and also ordered freezing of remuneration of its issue of this notice:- CEO Chandra Shekhar Ghosh for not Sl. No. Name of the post No. of posts Pay Mode of appointment meeting the licensing conditions, the newly- 1 Inspector 01 Level-11 (7thCPC) On deputation basis launched bank said on Friday. India in trading 2 Asstt. Secretary (Tech.) 01 Level-7 (7thCPC) One regular basis The bank, on its part, said it is taking steps to comply with licensing condition to The eligibility conditions and terms & conditions with application form is available at bring down the shareholding of Non PTI n NEW DELHI website namely cchindia.com Operative Financial Holding Company davp 17206/11/0009/1819 Secretary, CCH (NOFHC) in the bank to 40 per cent. RBI in this behalf,” Bandhan Bank said. inance Minister Arun Jaitley on “RBI has communicated to us that since As per the bank’s website, it has 937 FFriday said the ongoing global the bank was not able to bring down the branches in parts of the country. The trade war may have created “initial shareholding of NOFHC to 40 per Bandhan, a MFI, was given conditional instability”, but will gradually open cent...General permission to open new approval by the RBI for setting up univer- up opportunities for India as a big- branches stands withdrawn and the bank sal bank in April 2014. The bank operational ger trading and manufacturing can open branches with prior approval of in 2015. base. RBI and the remuneration of the MD & Headquartered in Kolkata, Bandhan, Calling on businesses to adopt CEO of the Bank stands frozen at the exist- which started as a micro-finance company ethical practices, Jaitley said that rates in a strong demand environ- ing level, till further notice,” it said in fil- in 2001, received banking licence by Reserve entities should pay their due share ment. Brent, the benchmark for half ing to stock exchanges. Bank of India in 2014. of taxes as the Insolvency and of world’s oil, climbed to $80 per “The bank said it is taking steps to com- Besides Bandhan, the RBI had also Bankruptcy Code (IBC) will shut barrel from $71 in the last five ply with licensing condition to bring down given the banking licence to IDFC. doors on ‘fly-by-night’ operators. weeks. the shareholding of NOFHC in the Bank to Bank’s shares closed at `565 apiece on Speaking at the annual session “Not withstanding these chal- 40 percent and shall continue to engage with BSE, down 0.78 per cent. of PHD Chamber of Commerce, lenges, I’m quite certain that in the Jaitley said some global trends do days and years to come, there are “adversely affect” India, but going great opportunities for India in ahead they will open up avenues for order to grow,” the minister said. the country to grow faster. Asking businesses to be ethical “The trade war initially creat- in their practices, Jaitley said post ed instability, but eventually may the IBC, doors will be shut on “fly- open up greater markets. They by-night” operators and those with will open up India as a bigger trad- ethical practices will find a much ing and manufacturing base and, greater opportunity to continue therefore, we must closely watch the their businesses. situation as to when the challenge “While free trade is allowed the turns into an opportunity,” Jaitley emphasis also has to be on ethics said in his video conference of the business. Those who should address. be paying taxes must be paying Experts say that the ongoing taxes and the taxpayers should not trade war between the US and be burdened with those who evade China could make Indian products, taxes. Therefore, one of the most like machinery, electrical equip- ethical practices has to be to bring ment, vehicles and transport parts, in those who evade taxes within the chemicals, plastics and rubber tax net,” the Minister said. products, competitive in the US The IBC, Jaitley said, has markets. imposed a new ethics on Indian Jaitley said the rising oil prices, businesses when you take money too, pose a challenge for the econ- from lenders you have to service the omy, since India is a net importer debt, it can’t be that the lenders of crude oil. India is 81 per cent spend sleepless night after lending dependent on imports to meet its money to Indian businesses. oil needs. “It will pay to be ethical - that India is the third-largest is the kind of culture we are trying importer of crude oil, and rising to introduce and that is the kind of international crude oil prices are culture Indian businesses should inflating domestic transport fuel encourage,” he said. 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www.dailypioneer.com PAPER WITH PASSION Cancellation of talks and after Equality before law To counter Islamabad’s skullduggery, particularly Kashmir violence and terror strikes, war is not an option. New Delhi must make financially-wobbly Pakistan behave by pressurising it economically By allowing women into Sabarimala and striking down adultery as life I have come across small men occupying sidering that, even after Imran Khan had writ- tory speech and his address to the nation after increasingly serious view of Pakistan not only big offices who do not have the vision to see CANCELLING THE ten proposing talks, Pakistan was ordering the becoming Prime Minister, a desire for a dialogue promoting terrorism but emerging as a major a criminal offence, Supreme Court has upheld equality the larger picture.” Adding his bit, Pakistan’s killing of three special police officers in Kashmir with India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s let- source of financing it, was indicated when the Minister for Information and Broadcasting, MEETING WITH and issuing a series of 20 postage stamps glo- ter of August 18, 2018, to Khan, expressing Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an inter- ow that the jubilation over two progressive rulings of the Supreme Court Chaudhary Fawad Hussain, said, “Our rifying a terrorist and terrorism. If it was seri- India’s commitment to pursue “meaningful” and governmental body that seeks to set standards on a woman’s rights — one upholding her sexual autonomy and the Government and Army are so close that if the PAKISTAN AFTER ous, it would have withheld both moves pend- “constructive” engagement with Pakistan to and promote effective implementation of legal, Nother allowing her to enter Sabarimala as a devotee — has subsided, Army did not want us to talk, our Prime AGREEING TO IT HAS ing, at least, the outcome of the proposed New work for a terror-free South Asia, followed. Khan regulatory and operational measures for com- HIRANMAY Minister would not have taken the initiative to York talks. It is not surprising — and perhaps had then proposed the meeting between the bating money laundering, terrorist financing we need to answer a bigger question. Why do we need the highest judicial write to your Prime Minister saying let’s talk… PROVIDED GRIST TO as Pakistan had calculated — that India cited Foreign Ministers of the two countries. Given and other related threats to the integrity of the authority of the land to lay down the code of societal evolution and dynamism KARLEKAR Pakistan has been serious and open-hearted both moves for cancelling the talks after hav- all this, one cannot dismiss the argument that international financial system, placed Pakistan about holding talks with India from the day ITS PROPAGANDA MILL. ing agreed to these, with the MEA spokesper- an outright rejection would have helped on its “grey” list at its plenary session in Paris when we should be reforming practices and executing them ourselves? Why ndia’s cancellation of the meeting between Imran Khan came to power, our seriousness is son, Raveesh Kumar saying that the “latest bru- Pakistan to score a few brownie points by com- from June 27 to 29, 2018. are we still hesitant to acknowledge that we need to look at women as they External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj now before the whole world, what India has NORMALISATION, tal killings of our security personnel by Pakistan- plaining about an intransigent India whose rejec- This by itself may not mean much as are without being referenced by the patriarchal gaze, be it social or religious? and Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah done is also before the world.” HOWEVER, WOULD based entities and the recent release of a series tion of Khan’s offer showed an unwillingness to Pakistan was in the list from 2015 to 2018 but Take the case of the Sabarimala shrine, whose keepers so far banned 10-50 Mehmood Qureshi, to have been held at Further, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Shah of 20 postage stamps by Pakistan glorifying a improve its ties with Islamabad. had little trouble in accessing funds from inter- the margins of the United Nations Mehmood Qureshi said shortly thereafter that HAVE REMAINED terrorist and terrorism confirm that Pakistan will Cancelling the meeting after agreeing to it national markets, which is supposed to be the year old women from entering a shrine whose patron god was celibate, imply- IGeneral Assembly meeting earlier this month, “hiding away from issues won’t make them dis- not mend its ways.” The terrorist referred to was has also provided grist to Pakistan’s propaganda main result of being placed in the list. It may ing that menstruation and procreation was a vice rather than virtue. It also and Pakistan’s response to it, have effectively appear”, and that New Delhi’s current stand ELUSIVE EVEN IF THE Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, mill. It, however, would have tried to score pro- be different this time as the Trump defined physical superiority and austerity as qualifying standards for men to ruled out, for the near future at least, the chance would not improve the situation in Jammu & who was killed in an encounter with Indian paganda points also in the aftermath of the New Administration is ramping up pressure on of a dialogue between the two countries to nor- Kashmir. If there still remained the ghost of a MEETING HAD security personnel in July 2016. York meeting. Let that be. The critical question Islamabad, and withholding aid, for its lack of monopolise godliness when devotion and faith is a soul concern, irrespec- malise their ties. The spokesperson of the possibility for a dialogue it was laid to rest by The question arises whether even if India now is how to counter Pakistan’s skullduggery, action against sections of jihadi terrorists tive of gender orientations. Question is while male servitors appropriated pri- Ministry of External Affairs, Raveesh Kumar, his statement that Swaraj’s language and tone BEEN HELD had not anticipated the issue of stamps and the particularly the promotion of serious violence operating from its soil. Not only that, New macy by unequal means and solidified it as an ordained custom, Lord Ayappa used strong language while announcing the can- was “unbecoming of a foreign minister.” killing of the SPOs, why did it agree to the talks in Kashmir and terror strikes against India. War Delhi’s effort should be to put Pakistan in the cellation. “It’s obvious”, he said, “that behind Normalisation, however, would have there is not and has excellent ties with New Delhi despite Pakistan’s two principal strategic doc- is not an option. It would inflict grievous dam- Black List which includes “Non-Cooperative himself as a fountainhead of divinity would not have discriminated between Pakistan’s proposal for talks to make a fresh remained elusive even if the meeting had been which would do its best to prevent it from going trines, refusal to act against the masterminds age on the whole of South Asia and would be Countries or Territories” (NCCTs) which are his people. Such has been the sanctity of a practice rooted in tradition that beginning, [the] evil agenda of Pakistan stands held. Pakistan pays only lip service to the idea under. The second objective is the balkanisation behind the 26/11 terror strikes, and relentless ended by global intervention before the emer- not cooperating in the global fight against even Judge Indu Malhotra presented a dissenting note, wondering if the ban exposed & true face of new Prime Minister of which goes against its two principal strategic of India to prevent it from playing a dominant promotion of cross-border terror strikes against gence of a result, particularly since, pushed to money laundering and terror financing. The Pakistan has been revealed to world in his first objectives. The first is using Afghanistan’s ter- role in Asia, which, in turn, explains its support this country? the wall, Pakistan would rattle its nuclear sabre. effort this will take has to be forthcoming. should be respected as the ritualistic right of a sect to keep to its customs few months in the office.” ritory to secure strategic depth against India to India’s secessionist rebels. One needs to examine the background to One course could be to make financially- (The writer is Consultant Editor, The as a secular allowance. Which is why this ruling is important because it res- Reacting, Khan termed India’s move as which would require a Government in Kabul The insincerity behind Pakistan’s stated the decision for a possible answer. It all started wobbly Pakistan behave by piling up econom- Pioneer, and an author) cues the worth of Hinduism as a dynamic religion that sustains through time “arrogant” and “negative,” and tweeted, “all my that is subservient to it. The present Government desire for normalising ties becomes clear on con- with Imran Khan expressing, both in his vic- ic pressure on it. That the world is taking an and reminds us of a 5,000-year-old living tradition and philosophy that has always given women the right of way. Its pantheon has always prided the POINTCOUNTERPOINT sacredness of both the masculine and feminine as essential attributes of spir- itual enlightenment and have made women the originator of shakti. Our early Modi is building the world’s tallest statue, but he At a time when India is uniting to pay tributes Vedic texts are replete with examples of women scholars and priests. It is is insulting Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel because his to Sardar Patel by building a grand Statue of Changing status true that the egalitarian ways were later radicalised but that doesn’t mean we statue will have the label of made in China. Unity, Rahul is spreading canards to discredit Indian economy: Potential for growth cannot course-correct and get back our civilisational worth. —Congress president the project. —BJP president RAHUL GANDHI AMIT SHAH The other row about decriminalising adultery has raised the hackles of It is the prerogative of the Government to plan for a sustainable future and not think of immediate benefits. While formulating key policies, it has to think of of Indian women the moral police till the court reminded us that a modern, democratic soci- innovative approaches, potential of existing plans, allotment of budget and various trade-offs ety by its very nature should not define private lives or morality which is omy aspires to grow at the rate of 10 tunity, India has over the years devel- Despite some positive changes in essentially an infringement of personal liberties and an assumption that a per cent, will it be possible to do the oped an economic fault line that the way society perceives woman’s sexual rights are confined by her husband who decides what is same without employing its women? divides the eastern and the western women, Indian polity is yet to best for her as a chattel. A lover being incarcerated by an affected husband, Modi’s forces-first policy The Government of India has States. While southern and western catch up with popular opinion. RWITWIKA been consistently focused to improve States have stabilised in terms of pop- simply because he is avenging his wife’s transgressions, is more about a women participation. It has intro- ulation growth and have a steady Politicians are behind the curve BHATTACHARYA base revenge drama than looking at the real issue of marital failure which AADITYA duced initiatives like Stand Up India increase in per capita income, in The unquestioned call of duty entrenched in a soldier is respected by this Government. ansi is a Class X graduate and a mother of two. She always expect- leads both men and women to seek solace outside their marriage. Would TIWARI and Mahila E-Haat. Mega schemes northern and eastern States, popula- Putting soldiers’ welfare at the forefront is a matter of policy now and not a mere slogan like MNREGA and MUDRA have tion is rising and economic oppor- ed her role to be limited to the household. But last year, when her criminalising it in a gender-neutral manner, as some activists argue, mak- hen Narendra Modi also focused upon increasing women tunities reamain limited. Mhusband was laid off from work, to make ends meet, she took the ing women as culpable as men solve the discord or merely push it under was sworn-in as the participation. Also, the Government According to the Economic role of a district coordinator in setting up self-help groups. Mansi hails from the carpet? Most modern societies have decriminalised extra-marital behav- plifying defence procurement procedure to country’s Prime has been very pro-active in promot- Survey 2017, labour migration in a State known for its female foeticide and gender imbalance. Her house- give a boost to ‘Make in India’ initiative of Minister, he proud- ing and executing the Vishakha India is significantly higher than iour which truth be hold still cries for definition. Would a straying heart or hold reflected this deep-rooted prejudice where she was expected to take the Government, by promoting indigenous ly proclaimed that Guildelines that aims to “protect previous estimates. “The first-ever a back seat in all decisions as her husband would lead. But when she took lustful eye not amount to adultery? As ex-US President Jimmy Carter once design, development and manufacturing of Whe was the first Prime Minister of women from sexual harassment at estimates of internal work-related up her new job, dynamics in her household changed. defence equipment, platforms, systems and India who was born after indepen- workplace”. To improve participation migration using railways data for the said, “I’ve looked on many women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my Within a few months of her employment, she took charge of the finances. VIJENDER sub-systems.” The new policy gives weigh- dence. His statement was not mere- of women scientists, the Government period 2011-2016 indicate an annu- heart many times. God knows I will do this and forgives me.” Besides, it tage to Indian defence manufacturers with ly symbolic. He was communicating has come up with Knowledge al average flow of close to nine mil- This meant that she decided on various topics — whether her children would is still a legitimate reason for seeking divorce if both parties decide that is GUPTA a view to promote innovation and self- with India that had more than 50 per Involvement in Research lion migrant people between the have a maths tutor; her leaky roof would be fixed; or the monthly amount where they want to go to become better individuals, not hypocritical ones. reliance. The Government has taken several cent of its population that accounted Advancement through Nurturing states.” In China, during the Chunyun spent on groceries. When the household ran efficiently, her work improved n the second anniversary of surgical steps to implement the policy on the for less than 25 years of age. He com- (KIRAN) scheme. period, over 2.9 billion passenger trips as well. Proving her ability to deliver, within six months of her joining, she A secular state has to, in the end, enforce constitutional values of gender strikes conducted by the Indian ground: municated well with aspirational Bridging inequality: The Global are estimated. In comparison, migra- was able to get her husband a part-time role in the organisation as well. Mansi’s equality over religious discrimination or laws. OArmy that dealt with terrorism on i) In a recent move (June 2018), the India — one that was free from the Wealth report by Credit Suisse found tion within India might seem small approach towards the society changed too. Indian soil with an iron hand, Defence Acquisition Council approved burdens of the colonial past and ready that while total wealth in India is ris- — this also presents the scale of Mansi’s story is not a blip on the radar but a trend taking place across ‘ParakramParv’, an exhibition to showcase procurement of equipment and armaments to claim its rightful place in the world. ing, gap between rich and poor is also challenge. Is India ready to accom- 50WORDEDIT Iconic property ` India. The informal economy is growing rapidly and has become the entry the contribution in Indian Army in nation- for the Defence Forces, including 9,100 There were two features unique to the on the rise. Another report by the modate such huge level of migrations point for hundreds and thousands of women. While multi-lateral agencies It was widely expected that the Tata Group would building, is being observed all across the crore worth Aakash missile systems. mandate of the 2014 election. First, Oxford Poverty and Human within the country? retain control of the Taj Man Singh hotel in the Capital country. The manner in which India ii) India signed 182 defence contracts countering the menace of ‘policy Development Initiative (OPHI) of the To instil a coherent approach are announcing a decrease of women in the formal workforce in their stud- ies, they are significantly discounting the role of the informal economy and and so it proved with its success in the NDMC auction answered its enemy with an attack, laced in the last three years, including the current paralysis’, one that had engulfed the Oxford University, found that in among States, Prime Minister with strategic precision and political will, year, displaying urgency in its actions. nation. Second, designing India’s terms of countries, 31 per cent of the Narendra Modi coined the phrase of how it is empowering and organising women. With the Goods and Services for a further 33-year lease for the iconic property. The took the world by surprise. iii) The purchases are being done to pro- future trajectory. 689 million poor children live in India. ‘Team India’. Amongst the first steps Tax, much of the rural India is struggling with men being laid off from the challenge for the Taj brand is to upgrade the property Ever since the Narendra Modi cure technologically superior radar systems The scale of challenges that a India ranked 37th among 103 that the Government took was formal economy. But women are being pushed to take up roles in the infor- which is showing clear signs of tiredness to meet the Government came to power, there has been for the Indian Air Force as well as equip- country as large as India faces is just countries in terms of number of mul- increasing the devolution of funds to mal economy and become the bread winner. For those of us who work in challenge of newer properties in the vicinity like The minimal political constrains on the Indian ment for the Indian Coast Guard and the mind-boggling and the task to work tidimensionally poor children as a States under the 14th Finance grassroots community, the rise of an increasingly confident and strong women Lodhi and the brilliantly refurbished Oberoi Hotel. forces dealing with conflict situations. This Indian Army. on them is herculean. These vary proportion of the total population. a man a basket of fish, teach him how Child Development Ministry is Commission from 32 per cent to 42 in rural India is apparent. has instilled a great deal of confidence not iv) A $100 million contract for the pur- from jobs, education, skills, health, The Hunger and Malnutrition Report to fish”. The Government has taken undertaking a total revamp of the per cent. Now with the implementa- Being employed has meant a renewed perspective for most women. She only in the top leadership of the Armed that the dispensation at the Centre is sen- chase of 1.58 lakh bullet-proof helmets has malnutrition, poverty, income 2011 covered 112 districts of India massive initiatives under Skill India, Integrated Child Development tion of GST, devolution of funds will no longer sees herself as an extension of the men in her life, but as an inde- Forces, in formulating retaliatory measures sitive to the struggles of the Army person- been done with an Indian facility in Kanpur. inequality, justice delivery failure, over nine States. The report stated that Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Scheme (ICDS) programme to fight change further. against enemy designs, but also in the sol- nel and their families. It was an expression v) Advanced indigenous weapons like climate change, pollution, water 42 per cent of India’s children were still Kaushalya Yojana and Make In India malnutrition. The NITI Aayog was set to pendent agent who is increasingly taking on decision-making roles. dier who protects the borders while putting of Indian citizens’ reverence and gratitude BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and scarcity, caring for our elderly popu- underweight. Is this the model of programme to make people employ- Balanced growth of India: help States plan better. By introduc- Unfortunately, the Indian polity doesn’t perceive her that way as yet. The Necessary dose consequence is a major blind spot in Indian politics towards the emboldened his life on the line. In the aftermath of the for the Armed Forces, and a sincere Astra beyond-visual range (BVR) missile has lation, internal security challenges, development that our country seeks able and create jobs. These have start- India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) ing ideas of cooperative and com- Uri attack, the Army acted with precision acknowledgment of their sacrifices. been indigenously integrated and fired securing our borders, foreign policy to follow? ed to fetch results. Today, there are stands at 2.3 today. But this data does petitive federalism, each State is Indian women. In the 2018 Karnataka elections, 10 of the 33 districts had Dissolution of Medical Council of India might be a bitter pill for to take down terror targets on the other side In Kashmir, which is deliberately being from aircraft. issues, et al. In this jigsaw puzzle, cer- Inspired by Deen Dayal around three lakh village-level entre- THE SCALE OF not represent a uniform picture. being pushed to plan according to majority women and the State saw a whopping 72 per cent voter turnout. of the border with full backing of the kept on boil by anti-India outfits, the Army vi) Expenditure on purchase of defence tain issues form the nucleus around Upadhyay’s call of Antyodaya, the preneurs running common service While TFR in most States has their requirements and optimally use Pink polling booths were setup to ensure increased participation of women some but it was the only way to enable healthcare to recover Government. It demonstrated exemplary has been given enough room to take deci- equipment from Indian vendors for the which other issues oscillate. This arti- Government came out with the Jan centres in the country. CHALLENGES reached replacement levels of 2.1 or their resources. Schemes like Smart during elections. Unfortunately, beyond getting the women’s vote, little else military prowess of the Indian forces when sions depending upon the war-like situation three services during the last three years is cle is on three such issues, which if Dhan Yojna, Aadhar and Mobile The Government has helped THAT A COUNTRY in some cases, like Goa, it has fallen City and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was done to represent the gender on the ballot. For example, only seven he state of medical education in India is rotten to the core. This is a tru- provided with a bold political leadership that at hand. This has come as a great relief to steadily increasing. worked upon, shall drive our coun- (JAM) trinity. JAM has streamlined some 15,000 start-ups. Based on further, we have three States of Rurban Mission are helping in eco- per cent of all candidates were women, and in the manifesto, issues of ism that many in the medical profession have known for quite a while. reposes full faith in their capabilities. the soldier who is faced with terrorists fir- Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, try on an upward trajectory. the flow of subsidies, plugged loop- Employees’ Provident Fund AS LARGE AS Bihar, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh nomic and infrastructure transfor- women’s safety only scratched the surface on concerns for women. Core The Prime Minister has, time and ing bullets or with volatile crowd pelting modernisation of the Armed Forces has Employing our women: Today, holes and benefited the last benefi- Organisation (EPFO) payroll data, scripting a different story. These mation of States. Several States that issues, like economic and educational opportunities for women, have bare- TWith the Government now replacing the executive of the Medical Council again, articulated his unflinching support stones at him. However, victories are as much been fast-tracked and critical defence defi- India has a working age population ciary. Schemes like Give It Up have more than 41 lakh formal jobs were INDIA FACES IS States make up around 30 per cent have been traditionally backward of India (MCI) with a new governing board through an ordinance, it has taken to the Indian forces through his actions that about keeping morale of the soldiers high as ciencies in weapons and infrastructure are (15-64 years) of approximately 0.86 encouraged the privileged to give up created between September 2017 to of India’s population and still have due to varying reasons are given spe- ly been discussed. the first step towards restoring some amount of sanctity to medical train- speak volumes about his intent. Take for it is about ammunition and strategy. Given being met through fast processing of billion. This includes, 45.9 crore subsidy benefits. April 2018. Goods and Services Tax JUST MIND- not been able to bring the TFR down. cial assistance packages from the There have been little concerted efforts by political parties and leaders. Only instance, One Rank One Pension (OROP), India’s tricky neighbourhood and myriad defence procurement agreements while males and 42.7 crore females. Total Besides, the Government had (GST) has helped formalise the econ- A study on economic disparity Union Government. Government has a few anomalies, like Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar introducing prohibition ing going forward. While the MCI’s stand on the Government’s ill-advised a long-standing demand of the Army per- external threats, the Indian Army faces ‘war- creating a robust climate for defence set up labour force in India is around 52 enacted the Black Money omy. In the last one year itself, 48 lakh BOGGLING AND among India’s 12 largest States also launched ‘Ek Bharat-Shrestha of alcohol in his State and the Congress appeasing grieving mothers who have idea of allowing Ayurvedic and Homeopathic practitioners to dispense west- sonnel, that saw little traction in the like’ conditions ever so often. under the ‘Make in India’ initiatives. crore, which is 59 per cent of the (Undisclosed Foreign Income and new enterprises were registered in THE TASK TO (Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Bharat’ programme to improve inter- been victim to drug pandemic, have come up in the last few years. Both exam- ern medicine was correct, its refusal to cooperate with the Government and Government ranks since the past 43 years. India’s rise as a flourishing economic The unquestioned call of duty working age population. Female par- Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, comparison to 66 lakh registered Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, action among diverse cultures of ples, however, have shown what impact women can have on the ballot when The previous UPA Government came up power is a well-stated fact now. In the last entrenched in a soldier’s psyche reflects a ticipation in the labour force is just 2015. This was initiated to get hold of enterprises from independence till WORK ON THEM Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, India. they are appealed to correctly. Other half-hearted efforts, like introducing fast- the Supreme Court-appointed oversight committee on improvements to med- with a frivolous amount of `500 crore to be four years, there has been a significant shift relationship of trust between him and his 24.5 per cent, roughly meaning that the black money stashed overseas. July 2017. Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Governments, while formulating ical education, such as a new syllabus and increasing class size, was becom- track courts, have also been made to reach out to women. However, because set aside for the implementation of OROP. in global perception in view of stabilising Government — that no matter what, he has only one in four women in the coun- During the one-time compliance Under the MUDRA scheme, IS HERCULEAN Bengal), that account for 85 per cent policies, have to think of innovative the judicial system remains fairly inefficient, few women reacted such moves. ing a huge problem. There were also loud rumours of alleged corruption in Prime Minister Modi embraced the economic parameters and an inviting thebacking of his people. With the advent try is working. window in 2015, 644 declarations more than six lakh crore loans were IN NATURE of total population, was conducted. It approaches, potential of existing plans, Several studies have speculated about the independent mind of the women dur- the MCI when it came to admissions and approvals granted to colleges. With onerous task of ensuring justice to the Army atmosphere for businesses and capital to of the Narendra Modi Government, issues Now compare this to a situation were made which yielded revenue of disbursed and over one crore hous- studied per capita net domestic prod- allotment of budget and various trade- servicemen and delivered on his promise park. However, India’s military power had faced by the Army have become a major 20 years from now, in 2040. The work- `2,428.40 crore. Income Declaration es are under construction. These have uct of these States from 1960 to 2014 offs. It is the prerogative of the incumbent ing 2014 election. They suggested that the introduction of EVMs that anonymised Prime Minister Modi recently launching his latest social scheme, the Jan Arogya with utmost urgency. After conducting a been reeling from lack of modernisation. focus area. Putting soldiers’ welfare at the ing age population would be around Scheme 2016 yielded a revenue of created employment opportunities and concluded that economic dis- Government to plan for a sustainable votes, and increasing empowerment of women at a grassroots level meant that Mission, a few days ago, this move became inevitable and with the Supreme thorough budgeting exercise, the Modi Considering the onerous task of defence forefront is now a matter of policy and not 110 crore. Projections estimate that `29,362 crore. Demonetisation and and helped people move out of parity within India’s States is the future and not think of immediate ben- women would no longer listen to their husbands or fathers but vote indepen- Court likely to welcome this decision, along with most members of the med- Government allocated one lakh crore procurement, the Modi Government for- a mere slogan. female population will be around 53 Operation Clean Money led to 25 per poverty. Moreover, there has been a largest. This disparity has also given efits. The Government seems to be on dently. An independent vote means political parties now need to rethink their rupees in the Budget 2016-17 towards mulated the Defence Procurement (The writer, a BJP MLA, is leader of crore. If status quo remains, we will cent increase in Income Tax returns consistent decline in poverty in India rise to migration within and outside track. strategy towards appealing for women’ss vote. ical fraternity, it appears that other than the now-dissolved executive body payment of defence pensions. The resolve Procedure (DPP) 2016, that focused on Opposition in Delhi Assembly) have only around 16 crore women and 41 per cent increase in collections. and we no longer have the largest India. (The writer is a Fellow with India One of the most tested ways to get women’s vote is to organise women of the MCI, nobody is really complaining. In fact, this decision has been whole- with which the Government acted showed “institutionalising, streamlining and sim- who are employed. If the Indian econ- There is an old saying: “Don’t give number of poor in India. Women and In terms of prosperity and oppor- Foundation) into a voting bloc and have their interests represented to political leaders. This heartedly welcomed by all and sundry, even by critics of the Government. kind of mobilisation has been a key part of how minorities in India have sought To ensure that the Opposition does not ask too many questions about LETTERS TO THE EDITOR out their demands. For example, in 1970s, Kanshi Ram organised and led the the decision, the new governing body is loaded with medical profession- Dalit community and actively worked to create a single platform that represent- ed their interests. The mobilisation eventually converted to a party and then gained als who are highly regarded. One accusation thrown about the failure to VIOLENCE IN THE VALLEY events and should come up with a empower both married men and fare schemes. The possession of an DILEMMA CONTINUES concrete plan to curb such incidents women to cheat their spouses. It is Tapping India’s vast tourism potential identity proof should be only inci- a political voice. Now, India lacks a similar women’s movement. pass the National medical Council Bill in Parliament was that there was a Sir — In a fresh wave of violence in in the Valley. against our culture and tenets of reli- dental to the delivery of benefits. Sir — After running form pillar to Few countries, like the US, have institutionalised emboldened voice of ‘Gujarat Lobby’ at work in the Government, but this decision has put those the troubled Kashmir Valley, six peo- Devendra Khurana gion. Recently, the Court also hat tourism is a key sector for boost- nearly six per cent of India's Gross the three essential ingredients which make It should not be impossible to post to get our mobile phones linked women through organisations like the National Organisation for Women allegations to rest. However, the new body has its task cut out. First, it will ple were killed in separate incidents. Bhopal scrapped Section 377 decriminalising ing a country's economy would be an Domestic Product (GDP) and tourist places a tourist place much sought after. Needless prove one’s identity by means other to Aadhaar, the Supreme Court has (NOW). The role of the NOW is to take on some core concerns that are faced This included two civilians. That’s not homosexuality. the Western way. This understatement. The United Nations are the centres of attraction for travellers to say, the role of the local population has than biometric information. It is now ruled that linking Aadhaar with have to prevent overreach by the Government, such as allowing non-cer- ADOPTING WESTERN WAYS T by women from across the spectrum and use it to advocate for women’s just about it. The incident took place is not a good sign. World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as wells as the Government. a far reaching impact in making this a real- unfair and unjust to make the survival mobile phones is unconstitutional. rights on the political front. Given the significant number of female voters, tified practitioners to dispense medication. At the same, it will have to take two days ahead of the civic polls in Sir — Adultery is no longer a crime NR Ramachandran has been observing September 27 as the Tourism is also a large avenue for ity. Since it takes two to tango, travellers of the country’s poor dependent on Around 85.7 crore mobile connections the NOW has gained a strong voice in DC. India needs a similar agency. In urgent steps to ensure that India produces millions of new doctors need- Jammu & Kashmir. since the Supreme Court has scrapped Chennai World Tourism Day from 1980. The glob- employment in India with as much as 25 have a huge task of keeping the attractions. Aadhaar. It is unfortunate that Justice have been linked to Aadhaar. Will the the last few years, may like Mansi have found a new voice. They are con- Nothing seems to be turning section 497 of Indian Penal Code. If al communities aim to infuse ‘responsibil- million workers earning their livelihood in There are a few hidden and unexplored Chandrachud was in the minority telecom companies destroy earlier fident and independent-minded. The lens through which women view the ed to ensure adequate healthcare for all and ensure that these new doctors right for the Valley and it is now on any law is not gender-neutral, steps AADHAAR PROBLEMS ity’ in a traveller because a responsible trav- this sector. tourism places that should be tapped and despite greater reasonableness of his records post the order? receive adequate training. The fact is that India’s healthcare sector is still the edge. Militants are giving securi- should be taken to amend the law to Sir — This refers to the editorial, “No eller, aware of his/her obligations towards The climatic and geographical diver- allowed to blossom by way of accessibil- views. One positive side of the verdict Shweta world is changing. Unfortunately, the polity in India is not seeing this as yet. massively skewed towards large urban centres like Delhi and Mumbai. This ty forces a hard time and very often make it neutral. But making adultery more limbo” (September 27). Using maintaining the purity of a tourist desti- sity makes the country unique for the vis- ity and accommodation. is that private firms cannot ask for Via email If political parties are unable to catch up to this newly emerging perspec- ‘fragile’ peace is shattered in Kashmir. no longer a crime does not speak well biometric details to prove one’s iden- nation, is a boon for society. itors from abroad as well as within. Ganapathi Bhat Aadhaar data. tive, it is most likely that they will be left behind. needs to change, which cannot happen overnight. But to ensure a healthy The Central Government cannot for our society. tity is somewhat dehumanising. Tourism has liberally contributed to “Connectivity, cleanliness and certainty” are Akola G David Milton Send your feedback to: (The writer is the author of ‘What Makes a Politician’) India and unhealthy MCI needed to go. be a mute spectator to the recent If adultery is not a crime, it will Impoverishment validates social wel- Maruthancode [email protected] LUCKNOW | SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 money 10

Alibaba ramps up cloud Higher import duty on radial car Mercedes drives in new tyres not to have major impact infrastructure in India on domestic industry: ICRA E-Class All-Terrain

PTI n NEW DELHI customs duty on PCR tyre New Delhi (PTI): German ... bets big on data localisation imports is unlikely to have a luxury carmaker Mercedes- he higher customs duty major impact on the Indian Benz on Friday launched the PTI n NEW DELHI Many prominent opposing government’s plans Timposed on passenger car tyre industry as PCR tyres all-new version of E-Class All- to mandate storing of data radial tyres is unlikely to have imports account for less than Terrain in India, priced at `75 hinese tech giant Alibaba US trade bodies locally. a major impact on the Indian three per cent of overall tyre lakh (ex-showroom). The on Friday said it was whose members While Paytm (which is tyre industry, according to industry (in value) and meet model, which is BS VI compli- Cramping up its data cen- include tech backed by Alibaba) has been in credit ratings agency ICRA. only (around) 13 per cent of ant, comes with a four-cylinder tre infrastructure in India with giants like favour of storing and process- The government had on domestic PCR demand.” He diesel engine that generates its second ‘Availability Zone’ in Amazon and ing critical data like payments Wednesday increased basic further said the presence of free 194 hp of power. Mumbai as it expected strong within India, Google’s stance customs duty on import of pas- trade agreements with major “Our strategy for the Indian demand coming from enter- Microsoft are has been to allow free flow of senger car radial (PCR) tyres, countries like China and market of launching more and prises and startups in the reportedly data. from 10 per cent to 15 per cent Thailand resulted in import of more products from our glob- Folger said in a statement. added. The vehicle can achieve country. opposing As such, India’s draft per- effective from September 27, tyres at concessional rates. al portfolio is very well received With this launch, the com- a top speed if 231 km/hr. Its Alibaba Cloud is also sup- government’s sonal data protection bill recog- 2018. “ICRA expects the duty ICRA said PCR tyres by our discerning customers,” pany now had an array of E- rear seat backrest folds into a portive of data localisation — nises privacy as a fundamental hike to have no major impact accounted for 42 per cent of Mercedes-Benz India Managing Class variants from its global 40:20:40 split allowing 1,820 a key component of the draft plans to mandate right, and proposes “explicit on the Indian tyre industry,” the total tyre imports in FY2018, Director and CEO Roland portfolio available in India, he litres of storage. recommendations made by storing of data consent” for processing sensi- credit ratings agency said in a the share rising sharply in the Justice BN Srikrishna on the locally. tive personal information like statement. last one year as the imposition privacy laws in India. religious or political belief, Explaining the reasons, of anti-dumping-duty consid- “We (have) set up our first Entertainment among its sexual orientation and bio- ICRA vice-president Srikumar erably brought down TBR tyre Zone in India earlier this year, clients in India. metric information. The draft K said, “The 500 bps rise in imports. BMW Motorrad launches two and given the strong growth we Asked about the proposed bill, for which the government have seen in the past few rules around data localisation, is seeking public suggestions by months, we are now launching Li said the move would bene- September 30, also proposes to new bike models in India the second one. While I will not fit the company. restrict and impose conditions Apollo Hospitals gets shareholders’ `11.95 lakh and `14.4 lakh (ex-showroom). be able to comment on the “A mandate for data local- on the cross-border transfer of nod to raise up to `500 cr via NCDs The two models will be available as completely investments made, I can tell isation would help our busi- personal data. Built-up Units and can be booked at BMW you India is a big commitment ness. We will respect the local Alibaba Cloud currently New Delhi (PTI): Healthcare major Apollo Hospitals Motorrad dealerships from Friday onwards. for us,” Alibaba Cloud India law whenever it comes in. We has 50 availability zones across Enterprise on Friday said it had received shareholders’ nod to BMW F750 GS is available in three variants in a General Manager Alex Li are ensuring that our cus- 18 economic centres globally, raise up to `500 crore through issuance of non-convertible deben- price range of `11.95 lakh and `13.4 lakh. told PTI. tomers get the best services and with coverage extending across tures on a private placement basis. Similarly, BMW F850 GS will also come in three He added that the compa- security of the data is a key mainland China, Hong Kong, The company was seeking approval from the shareholders variants priced between `12.95 lakh and `14.4 lakh ny aims to onboard one lakh focus for us,” he said. Singapore, Japan, Australia, to “offer or invite subscriptions for secured/unsecured redeemable (all prices ex-showroom). “Both models feature customers by March 2019. The issue of data localisa- the Middle East, Europe, India non-convertible debentures, in one or more series/tranches, aggre- the powerful 2-cylinder in-line engine with a dis- Alibaba Cloud, which tion has exposed a deep divide and the US (East and West gating up to `5,000 million on a private placement basis,” Apollo placement of 853 cc,” the company added. The new competes against the likes of amongst the industry players. Coast). Hospitals said in a BSE filing. GS models have ‘Rain’ and ‘Road’ riding modes Amazon Web Services (AWS), Many prominent US trade Li said Alibaba Cloud also A total of 99.94 per cent of the votes polled were in the favour New Delhi: BMW Motorrad, the premium to address individual rider requirements and are Google and Microsoft, counts bodies whose members include intended to train about 1,000 of the resolution, it added. Shares of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise motorcycle arm of German luxury car maker also equipped with ABS and the ASC (automat- names like Oppo, Vivo, Paytm, tech giants like Amazon and sales and technology personnel on Friday closed at `1,050 per scrip on BSE, down 1.93 per cent BMW Group, on Friday launched all-new F750 ic stability control) ensuring a high level of safe- DLF, Krazybee and Reliance Microsoft are reportedly in India by March 2019. from its previous close. GS and F850 GS models in India, priced between ty, it added.

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Trump stands by Kavanaugh Kavanaugh faces crucial vote, Plane ditches into Pacific WH eyes GOP senators lagoon after fiery Senate hearings AP n WASHINGTON said it was engaging with held secret of the alleged assault wavering Republican senators, in locked room at a gathering Majuro (Marshall Islands): upreme Court nominee but provided few details, as of friends when she was just 15. Passengers were forced to swim SBrett Kavanaugh faced a Trump publicly stood by his The memory — and for their lives Friday when an crucial vote Friday as a Senate nominee. Kavanaugh’s laughter during airliner ditched into a lagoon panel decides whether to move “His testimony was pow- the act — was “locked” in her after missing the runway on a his nomination on to the full erful, honest and riveting,” he brain, she said: “100 per cent.” remote Pacific island and began Senate a day after he adamant- tweeted late Thursday. “The Hours later, Kavanaugh angri- sinking. The Air Niugini ly denied sexually assaulting Senate must vote!” Thursday’s ly denied it, alternating a loud, Boeing 737-800 was attempting Christine Blasey Ford, who testimony appears to have only defiant tone with near tears as to land at Weno airport in insisted she’s “100 per cent” cer- sharpened the partisan divide he addressed the Senate Micronesia but ended up half tain he did. Meanwhile, there over Trump’s nominee. Judiciary Committee. “You submerged in Chuuk lagoon were signs the remarkable tes- Republicans praised Ford’s have replaced ‘advice and con- after the accident on Friday timony before the panel — in bravery in coming forward, but sent’ with ‘search and destroy,” morning. Within minutes, which Kavanaugh angrily many of them said her account he said, referring to the locals scrambled a flotilla of declared his innocence and won’t affect their support for Constitution’s charge to sena- small boats to pluck the 35 pas- Ford calmly recounting the Kavanaugh.The Senate tors’ duties in confirming high sengers and 12 crew from the moment in which she says he Judiciary Committee, where officials. Repeatedly Democrats water. The airline said the attacked her — had registered the initial vote on Kavanaugh asked Kavanaugh to call for an plane, which was involved in a negatively with two organiza- will be held, is narrowly split FBI investigation into the collision with another aircraft tions whose support with an 11-10 Republican claims. He did not. earlier this year, had “landed Kavanaugh had earlier majority. Democrats are “I welcome whatever the short of the runway”. received. The American Bar expected to oppose the nomi- committee wants to do,” he Remarkably, it reported no Association urged the Senate nee. But even if the panel said. Republicans are reluc- serious injuries among those on Judiciary Committee and the deadlocks on whether to rec- tant for several reasons, includ- the plane, which was making a full Senate to delay the vote ommend the judge for confir- ing the likelihood that further scheduled stop on its way from until the FBI could do a full mation, the full Senate could investigations could push a the Micronesian capital background check on the start taking procedural votes vote past the November elec- Pohnpei to Port Moresby. “Air assault claims — something Saturday on Kavanaugh, setting tions that may switch Senate Niugini can confirm that all on President Donald Trump has up a final vote as soon as control back to the Democrats board were able to safely evac- refused to order.White House Tuesday. “We’re going to move and make consideration of any uate the aircraft,” the firm said spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee forward,” said Senate Majority Trump nominee more difficult. in a brief statement. Sanders dismissed that Friday, Leader Mitch McConnell, R- Across more than 10 hours, the “The airline is making all Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies during the Senate Judiciary Committee, Thursday on Capitol Hill in Washington. AP telling reporters that Ky, as he exited a private late senators heard from only the efforts to ensure the safety and Kavanaugh has already “been PTI n WASHINGTON night strategy session with two witnesses. Ford delivered immediate needs of our pas- ocally deny the allegation by Dr set to vote on Kavanaugh’s rec- ination to the Supreme Court was through six separate back- Republican senators. her testimony with steady, sengers and crew.” The airline resident Donald Trump Friday Ford. I have never sexually assault- ommendation late Friday before just about to be voted on...I am ground investigations by the “The committee is going to deliberate certitude. She admit- did not detail what caused the Preaffirmed support to his ed anyone, not in high school, not the nomination goes to the full called ‘evil’ by a Democratic FBI.” vote.” Of the 11 Republicans on ted gaps in her memory as she accident, which occurred at embattled Supreme Court nom- in college, not ever. I am innocent Senate comprising 51 Republicans member of this committee...This Late Thursday, the maga- the Judiciary Committee, only choked back tears and said she about 9:30am (2330 GMT inee Brett Kavanaugh, and asked of this charge,” he said, repeated- and 49 Democrats. The full Senate onslaught of last-minute allega- zine of the Jesuit religious the vote of GOP Sen. Jeff Flake “believed he was going to rape Thursday). But it said it had the senators to confirm him, ly fighting back tears. “This whole is expected to start the debate on tions does not ring true,” order in the United States with- of Arizona remains in doubt. me.” been informed that “the weath- after a gripping Senate hearing in two week effort has been a calcu- the nomination on Saturday and Kavanaugh said. drew its endorsement of The retiring senator, who has Kavanaugh entered the er was very poor with heavy which the judge dismissed the lated and orchestrated political hit, a final vote on his confirmation is Earlier, to a question posed Kavanaugh, saying the nomi- stayed quiet in recent days, told hearing room fuming and rain and reduced visibility at allegations of sexual assault made fuelled with apparent pent-up expected next week. by Senator Dianne Feinstein nation was no longer in the reporters late Thursday, “this ready to fight, as he angrily the time of incident”. by a clinical psychology professor anger about President Trump In his testimony to the Senate whether Kavanaugh was the boy interests of the country and isn’t easy.” Flake said the denied the charges from Ford Passenger Bill Jaynes, edi- as a “calculated and orchestrated and the 2016 election, fear that has Committee, Kavanaugh blasted who attacked her, Ford respond- “should be withdrawn.” “If marathon hearing left him and other women accusing tor of the Pohnpei-based political hit.” been unfairly stoked about judi- the Democrats for destroying his ed, “The same way I’m sure I’m Senate Republicans proceed “with as much doubt as cer- him of misconduct, barked Kaselehlie Press newspaper Americans were glued to cial record, revenge on behalf of good name.“I will not be intimi- talking to you right now...” with his nomination, they will tainty.” back at senators and dismissed said he did not even realise their television sets for eight the Clintons,” an aggressive dated into withdrawing from this “Absolutely not,” Ford said when be prioritising policy aims over He said, “We just do the some questions with a flippant there had been an accident hours on Thursday as the historic Kavanaugh said in a tirade direct- process. You have tried hard. You Feinstein followed up with anoth- a woman’s report of an assault,” best we can.” At the daylong “whatever.” “You may defeat until he saw water gushing into hearing opened with an emo- ed at Democrats.Within moments have given it your all. No one can er question: “So what you’re the America magazine editors session Thursday, Ford and me in the final vote, but you’ll the fuselage.“It was surreal,” he tionally chocked Christine Blasey of the proceedings concluding, question your effort, but your telling us is this could not be a case wrote. Kavanaugh both said the event never get me to quit, never,” he told Bible Baptist Radio Chuuk Ford, 51, recounting the 36 years Trump firmly backed Kavanaugh, coordinated and well-funded of mistaken identity?”As Ford “Were he to be confirmed and the public controversy that said. shortly after being discharged old incident which “drastically saying, “His testimony was pow- effort to destroy my good name was giving her testimony, without this allegation being has erupted 36 years later had Trump nominated the con- from hospital with a gash on altered her life”. erful, honest, and riveting.” and to destroy my family will not Kavanaugh’s protesters were firmly disproved, it would hang altered their lives forever and servative jurist in what was sup- his forehead.“I thought we Asserting that she felt it was “Judge Kavanaugh showed drive me out. The vile threats of standing silent outside the hear- over his future decisions on the for the worse — perhaps the posed to be an election year landed hard until I looked her “civic duty” to share her story, America exactly why I nominat- violence against my family will not ing room, clogging halls and ele- Supreme Court for decades only thing they agreed on dur- capstone to the GOP agenda, over and saw a hole in the side Ford said at the age of 15 she was ed him...Democrats’ search and drive me out,” he said. “You may vators.Ford said she had kept the and further divide the country.” ing a long day of testimony that locking in the court’s majority of the plane and water coming sexually assaulted by Kavanaugh destroy strategy is disgraceful defeat me in the final vote, but episode a closely-guarded secret, The magazine’s reversal is sig- was a study in contrasts of tone for years to come. in. I thought ‘this is not the way in 1982 at a party. Both of them and this process has been a total you’ll never get me to quit. Never. except for sharing it with her hus- nificant given Kavanaugh has as well as substance. Coming Instead the nomination it’s supposed to happen’.” Jaynes were in high school in suburban sham and effort to delay, obstruct, I’m here today to tell the truth,” he band and few of her friends, till the repeatedly cited his Roman forward publicly for the first that Republicans were rushing praised the response of the Maryland at that time. A furious and resist. The Senate must vote,” said.“After I have been in the pub- time it started appearing in the Catholic faith and his years as time, Ford, a California psy- for a vote now hangs precari- locals. “They immediately Kavanaugh, 53, denied the alle- Trump tweeted.The Senate judi- lic arena for 26 years without even press that Kavanaugh was going a student at the Jesuit-run chology professor, quietly told ously after one of the most starting coming out in boats. gations in a passionate defence. ciary committee, which has 11 a hint — a whiff — of an allega- to be nominated as a Supreme Georgetown Prep school in the nation and the Senate emotionally charged hearings They were awesome and I was “I categorically and unequiv- Republicans and 10 Democrats, is tion like this. And when my nom- Court Judge. Maryland. The White House Judiciary Committee her long- Capitol Hill has ever seen. really impressed,” he said. AP Powerful quakes rocks Indonesia, destroying homes Pope defrocks Chile priest AP n JAKARTA footage showed people run- airport in Central Sulawesi amid global abuse scandal owerful earthquakes jolted ning into the streets. Woman province’s capital, Palu, halted Pthe Indonesian island of and children wailed hysteri- operations for 24 hours due to AP n VATICAN CITY Sulawesi on Friday, destroying cally in a video distributed by damage, according to a notice houses and killing at least one the National Disaster from AirNav, which oversees ope Francis has defrocked person. An official said wide- Mitigation Agency, which also airline traffic in Pthe Chilean priest at the spread damage was expected released a photo showing a Indonesia.Donggala was hit centre of the global sex abuse and urged people to stay out- heavily damaged department earlier Friday by a magnitude scandal rocking his papacy, doors because of the danger of store. 6.1 earthquake that based on invoking his “supreme” author- strong aftershocks.The US Disaster agency preliminary information killed ity to stiffen a sentence origi- Geological Survey said the spokesman Sutopo Purwo one person, injured 10 and nally handed down by the strongest quake had a magni- Nugroho said communica- damaged dozens of houses. “All Vatican in 2011. tude of 7.5 and was centered at tions with the region are dis- the things in my house were In a statement Friday, the a depth of 6 miles (10 kilome- rupted.He said in a statement swaying and the quake left a Vatican said Francis had lai- ters) about 35 miles (56 kilo- there is “much damage” in the small crack on my wall,” cized the 88-year-old Rev. meters) northeast of the cen- Donggala area, which is home Donggala resident Mohammad Fernando Karadima, who was tral Sulawesi town of to about 300,000 people. A Fikri said by telephone. originally sanctioned to a life- Donggala. It briefly triggered swarm of strong aftershocks Indonesia is prone to earth- time of “penance and prayer” a tsunami warning. including one of magnitude 6.7 quakes because of its location for having sexually abused An official with the local shook the region. on the “Ring of Fire,” an arc of minors. disaster agency, Akris, said “People are encouraged to volcanoes and fault lines in the The “penance and prayer” “many houses have collapsed.” remain vigilant,” Sutopo said. Pacific Basin. sanction has been the Vatican’s The Vatican didn’t say what “It happened while we still “It is better not to be in a house In December 2004, a mas- punishment of choice for elder- new evidence, if any, prompt- have difficulties in collecting or building because the poten- sive magnitude 9.1 earthquake ly priests convicted of raping ed Francis to re-evaluate data from nine villages affect- tial for aftershocks can be off Sumatra in western and molesting children. It has Karadima’s original sanction ed by the first quake,” he told dangerous. People are encour- Indonesia triggered a tsunami long been criticized by victims and impose what clergy con- The Associated Press. “People aged to gather in safe areas. that killed 230,000 people in a In this photo released by the Disaster Management Agency, a house sits damaged after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake early on as too soft and essentially an sider the equivalent of a death ran out in panic.” Television Avoid the slopes of hills.” The dozen countries. Friday. AP all-expenses-paid retirement. sentence. Chemical pollution threatens to Kremlin urges Britain Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan wipe out killer whales: Study to share its poisoning prompts fresh Tory division PTI n LONDON AFP n LONDON division.“Shame he didn’t research hemical pollutants could case suspicions ritain’s Boris Johnson on the link between agreeing a solu- Clead to the disappearance BFriday unveiled his vision for tion that keeps the Irish border of half of the world’s popula- Moscow (AP): The Kremlin denied. Bellingcat said the man Brexit as he urged Prime Minister frictionless and the chances of tions of killer whales from the said Friday it expects Britain to identified as Boshirov is in fact Theresa May to pursue a “Super agreeing withdrawal terms,” for- most heavily contaminated say what it knows about the iden- Col Anatoly Chepiga of the Canada” trade deal, sparking mer cabinet minister Nicky areas within a period of just 30 tity of the two suspects in the Russian military intelligence renewed infighting among ruling Morgan wrote on Twitter. “Or to 50 years, according to a nerve agent poisoning of a for- agency GRU who was awarded Conservatives ahead of their does he just not care?” In contrast, study. More than 40 years after mer Russian spy so that Russian Russia’s highest medal in 2014. annual party conference. The eurosceptic MP Bernard Jenkin the first initiatives were taken officials can launch an investi- But beyond a photo from former foreign secretary, who called the plan “powerful” while to ban the use of polychlori- gation.President Vladimir Putin’s Chepiga’s 2003 passport file resigned from the government in Brexiteer colleague Nadine nated biphenyls (PCBs), the spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said resembling Boshirov, the report July over the issue, described It removed the vast majority of Dorries called Johnson “a man chemical pollutants remain a the allegations made by British- didn’t contain further proof that May’s current proposals for the customs duties on exports cross- with a plan”. The blueprint will deadly threat to animals at the the journal Science, docu- pole to pole. However today, based investigative group Boshirov and Chepiga are the future relationship with the EU as ing the Atlantic. increase pressure on embattled top of the food chain, accord- mented that the number of only the populations living in Bellingcat and others can’t serve same person. On Thursday, a “moral and intellectual humili- He conceded that negotiating leader May as her divided party’s ing to researchers at Aarhus killer whales is rapidly declin- the least-polluted areas include as a basis for such an inquiry, Russian business daily ation”. Writing in the Daily such an agreement, which would gathering starts Sunday under the University in Denmark.Killer ing in 10 out of the 19 killer a large number of individuals. adding that Russia expects Kommersant reported that some Telegraph, Johnson outlined a six- aim for mutual recognition of shadow of Brexit. whales (Orcinus orca) form the whale populations investigated PCBs can have a dramatic Britain to produce official infor- residents in Beryozovka, a small point alternative plan, that would standards to keep goods moving She has proposed Britain fol- last link in a long food chain and that the species may dis- effect on the reproduction and mation. village in Russia’s far east near the scrap a backstop agreement struck and also include services, may low EU rules in trade in goods and are among the mammals appear entirely from several immune system of the killer Britain charged Alexander border with China where with the European Union last require extending any Brexit tran- after Brexit, to protect manufac- with the highest level of PCBs areas within a few decades. whales, resaerchers said. Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov Chepiga’s family once lived, con- December on the contentious sition period beyond 2020. turing supply lines and avoid the in their tissue. Researchers Killer whales are particu- The diet of killer whales with trying to kill ex-spy Sergei firmed that they recognized Irish border. “This is the moment to hard border between Northern have measured values as high larly threatened in heavily con- includes seals and large fish Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, Chepiga as the man identified as He argued that adopting change the course of the negoti- Ireland, a British province, and EU as 1300 milligrammes per kilo taminated areas like the waters such as tuna and sharks that with the Soviet-designed nerve Boshirov. The newspaper said technology and making customs ations and (to) do justice to the member Ireland.The plan, forged in the fatty tissue (blubber) of near Brazil, the Strait of accumulate PCBs and other agent Novichok. The Skripals they spoke on condition of checks away from the frontier ambitions and potential of Brexit,” in July at May’s country retreat killer whales. Gibraltar and around the UK. pollutants stored at successive survived the March 4 attack in anonymity fearing official would prevent a return to a hard Johnson wrote in the 4,500-word Chequers, has faced strong oppo- For comparison, a large Around the British Isles, levels of the food chain, they Salisbury, but a resident of a reprisals. Peskov scoffed at the border — a sticking point in nego- article.“We have the chance to get sition in her Conservative party number of studies show that the researchers estimate that said. It is these populations of nearby England town later died claim that in a passport file found tiations and a key factor in May’s it right, and I am afraid that future and criticism in Brussels, but she animals with PCB levels as low the remaining population killer whales that have the after apparently having contact by Bellingcat, Chepiga closely proposal.The ardent Brexiteer generations will not lightly forgive has repeatedly vowed to stick with as 50 milligrammes per kilo of counts less than 10 killer highest PCB concentrations with the poison. resembles Boshirov, pointing at called for Britain and the EU us if we fail.” His intervention it.Johnson reiterated Friday the tissue may show signs of infer- whales. The killer whale is one and it is these populations that Britain has said the attack lookalikes of Soviet leaders instead to negotiate a free trade ahead of the Conservative Party proposal was a “democratic dis- tility and severe impacts on the of the most widespread mam- are at the highest risk of pop- received approval “at a senior Vladimir Lenin and Josef Stalin agreement — dubbed “Super conference — where he will aster” that would “cheat the elec- immune system, researchers mals on Earth and is found in ulation collapse, according to level of the Russian state,” an hunting for tourists eager to pay Canada” — mirroring the deal the address a fringe event on Tuesday torate” and leave Britain “half in, said. The study, published in all of the world’s oceans from the researchers. accusation Moscow has fiercely for a shot on Red Square. bloc signed with Ottawa in 2016. — prompted immediate Tory half out” of Europe. LUCKNOW | SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 world 12 Terrorism largest threat to peace in Asia: India to SAARC PTI n NEW YORK behind,” she said. Swaraj people even in remote areas of n a veiled attack on Pakistan, underscored that in order to the region through its wide IExternal Affairs Minister realise the region’s immense ranging applications in health, Sushma Swaraj has told a meet- potential for trade, it was imper- education, disaster response, ing of the SAARC foreign min- ative that further trade liberal- weather forecasting and com- isters that the scourge of ter- isation under South Asian Free munications. rorism remains the single Trade Agreement (SAFTA) and Further, the SAARC largest threat to peace and sta- operationalisation of SAARC Disaster Management Centre in bility in the South Asian region Agreement on Trade in Services Gandhinagar is now in its sec- and it is necessary to eliminate (SATIS) are done at the earliest. ond year of operation. A wide- the ecosystem of its support. Cooperation in the energy ranging calendar of activities in Addressing a meeting, also sector is also critical for meet- area of disaster risk reduction attended by her Pakistani coun- ing the high energy needs, she and response prepared by the terpart Shah Mehmood added. Swaraj noted that the Centre is being implemented Qureshi, Swaraj emphasised SAARC Framework Agreement with the active participation of that regional cooperation can for Energy Cooperation that the all Member States, she said. only be successful if it meets the group’s leaders signed at the Swaraj also assured speedy expectations of the people. 18th SAARC Summit had not completion of the new campus The meeting, chaired by yet entered into force due to of the South Asian University. Foreign Minister of Nepal non-ratification by some SAARC summits are usually Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, was Member States. held biennially. The member- held on the margins of the 73rd With South Asia being one state hosting the summit session of the UN General of the fastest growing regions of assumes the Chair of the asso- Assembly and attended by for- the world, Swaraj said its true ciation. The last SAARC eign ministers of the SAARC potential can be realised only if Summit in 2014 was held in bloc - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, all countries contribute con- Kathmandu, which was attend- Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, structively towards delivering ed by Prime Minister Narendra Pakistan and Sri Lanka. on the commitments SAARC Modi. “An environment of peace has made to the people of the Sushma Swaraj leaves and security is essential for region. SAARC foreign ministers Foreign Ministers of BRICS nations, from left Sushma Swaraj of India, Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu of South Africa, Wang Yi of China, Aloysio Nunes Ferreira of Brazil and Sergey Lavrov of Russia pose for a photograph regional cooperation to Swaraj voiced India’s com- meeting mid-way before their meeting on the sidelines of 73rd UNGA at the UN headquarters in External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and South African Foreign Minister Sisulu greet each other at IBSA-India Brazil South Africa meet progress and achieve econom- mitment to regional coopera- In a huge snub to Pakistan, in New York on Thursday. AP ic development and prosperity tion, saying it attaches highest External Affairs Minister of our people. The number of priority to the development Sushma Swaraj left a meeting of threats and incidents that and prosperity of the region, the SAARC foreign ministers ‘Solution to Korean Peninsula endanger South Asia are on the under the government’s early, which was attended by BRICS shouldn’t be divided rise,” Swaraj said in her state- ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. her Pakistani counterpart Shah ment at the Informal meeting Improving connectivity in Mehmood Qureshi amidst must address India’s concerns’ of the SAARC Council of all forms also remains vital for fresh chill in bilateral ties. United Nations: Any solution with North Korea. Since the on UNSC reform: India Ministers on Thursday. progress of the region and for Swaraj attended the Informal to the Korean Peninsula issue 1970s, Pakistan and North PTI n UNITED NATIONS She said terrorism increasing people-to-people Meeting of the SAARC Council must address India’s concerns Korea have cooperated exten- emerge stronger,” Swaraj said. Taiba, ISIS, al-Qaeda, Jaish e remained the single largest contacts, Swaraj said, adding of Ministers held here on the about the nuclear proliferation sively on the development of he members of the BRICS Referring to Prime Muhammad, Taliban, and threat to peace and stability in that India is working on extend- margins of the 73rd UN linkages in its neighbour- ballistic missile and nuclear Tgrouping should speak with Minister Narendra Modi’s call Haqqani Network are organ- the region and to the world. ing its National Knowledge General Assembly and chaired hood, External Affairs weapons technologies, accord- a stronger voice and not be for “reformed multilateralism”, ised entities that thrive on State “It is necessary that we Network to participating by Foreign Minister of Nepal Minister Sushma Swaraj has ing to defence analysts and divided among themselves on Swaraj said the most significant support,” she said.Swaraj also eliminate the scourge of ter- SAARC countries. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali on said, in a veiled reference to media reports. the critical issue of achieving unfinished agenda was the urged that the BRICS nations rorism in all its forms, without “Development of seamless Thursday. Pakistan. She said the world today the long-pending UN Security reform of the UN Security must join hands to make any discrimination, and end the physical connectivity is key for After making her state- In her address to the was characterised by chronic Council reform, External Council. United Nations’ counter-ter- ecosystem of its support,” she achieving regional growth, ment, she left the meeting early, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, armed-conflicts in different Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj “The discussions on the rorism mechanism efficient in said. Swaraj stressed that meet- employment and prosperity,” prompting criticism from China and South Africa) parts of the world, especially has said. UNSC reform cannot be an listing terrorists and their out- ings, including high-level ones, she said. Swaraj said India had Qureshi who later told Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in West Asia. Addressing the BRICS exercise in perpetuity, while the fits. can only be effective if expres- collectively decided to finalise reporters, “no I didn’t have any here Thursday, Swaraj said These conflicts are of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting legitimacy and credibility of the “Implementation of FATF sions of resolve are translated a SAARC Motor Vehicle talk with her (Swaraj). On the India has been consistently intra-state nature with the here on Thursday, held on the Security Council continues to (Financial Action Task Force) into concrete action on the Agreement and SAARC positive gesture, I can say she supporting the efforts to bring proliferation of non-state margins of the 73rd session of get eroded. We, in BRICS standards, across all jurisdic- ground. India had boycotted Regional Railways Agreement, left the meeting mid-way, may about peace and stability in actors and terrorist-networks the UN General Assembly, should speak with a stronger tions, will strengthen interna- the 2016 SAARC summit citing which, however, still remains be she was not feeling well”. the Korean Peninsula. with global reach, she Swaraj said the five-member voice rather than be divided tional efforts in addressing ter- Islamabad’s unrelenting support pending. Indian diplomatic sources “We have been consis- added.Conflicts in Syria, grouping of Brazil, Russia, amongst ourselves on this crit- rorism,” she said. to terrorist activities in India She emphasised that India told PTI that it was quite nor- tently supportive of efforts to Libya, Iraq and Yemen pose India, China and South Africa ical area of international gov- The meeting was attended and and after Pakistan-based was willing to share the fruits of mal in a multilateral meeting to bring about peace and stabil- security challenges for the was started a decade ago to ernance,” she said. by Brazilian Minister of Foreign terrorists attacked an Indian its economic, scientific and leave early after one has deliv- ity in the Korean Peninsula,” region and for global peace, change the status quo in inter- With BRICS leaders giving Affairs Aloysio Nunes Ferreira Army base in Uri in Jammu and technological progress with the ered the country’s statement. she said in the meeting held Swaraj said while expressing national organisations and cor- a robust mandate on counter Filho, Russin Foreign Minister Kashmir. South Asian community and The sources said that on the margins of the 73rd deep concern with continuing rect distortions in multilateral- terrorism, Swaraj said there Sergey Lavrov, Chinese Foreign Bhutan, Bangladesh and the country has taken various Swaraj was not the first minis- session of the UN General tensions on the border ism. A decade later, the call for was a call for a BRICS Counter- Minister Wang Yi and South Afghanistan had also joined initiatives including asymmet- ter to leave the meeting as her Assembly. between Gaza Strip and Israel. multilateralism cannot and Terrorism Strategy for joint- Africa’s Minister of India in boycotting the summit. rical responsibilities for enhanc- counterparts from Afghanistan “We believe that any solu- Swaraj said India had should not be for reinforcing action with a focus on money International Relations and The world is moving ahead to ing regional cooperation under and Bangladesh had also left tion to the issue of Korean recently considerably this status quo but rather to laundering, terrorist-finance, Cooperation Lindiwe Sisulu. become more integrated and SAARC. before her. Peninsula must address con- increased to USD 5 million its change it, she said. cyberspace and de-radicalisa- Swaraj said while BRICS connected where movement of Swaraj cited the example of They added that Swaraj cerns about the proliferation contribution to the UN agency “At a broader level, we tion. had taken several impressive goods and people is becoming the South Asia Satellite, a first- had other engagements as well linkages with India’s neigh- for Palestinian refugees, UN need to develop greater under- “Dismantling terrorist out- strides in the last decade, there easier with each passing day. of-its-kind initiative, that was and Foreign Secretary Vijay bourhood,” Swaraj said, in an Relief and Works Agency for standing and convergence on fits’ support infrastructure was still a need to further con- SAARC needs to deliver on its launched in May 2017 and will Gokhale was present through- apparent reference to Pakistan Palestine Refugees in the Near issues of mutual concern in the would be the first step. Terror solidate the bloc among the five commitments or risk being left positively impact lives of the out the SAARC meeting. which has close defence ties East (UNRWA). PTI coming years, if BRICS has to groups such as Lashkar e- nations and take it forward. Canada strips Aung San Suu PM Modi to India’s petroleum min in Nepal endorse UN Kyi of honorary citizenship campaign to discuss pipeline projects AFP n OTTAWA other top military commanders for crimes against humanity. to combat anada’s parliament has Suu Kyi’s democratically- PTI n KATHMANDU pipeline, which lies on the Cvoted unanimously to effec- elected government remains in Nepal side, has been over, tively strip Myanmar leader a delicate power balance with sexual abuse ndia’s Petroleum and according to the NOC. Nepal’s Aung San Suu Kyi of her hon- the generals, whose presence in PTI n UNITED NATIONS INatural Gas Minister fuel imports have rocketed in orary Canadian citizenship over parliament gives them an effec- Dharmendra Pradhan is in recent years. Last fiscal year, the Rohingya crisis.Ottawa had tive veto on constitutional rime Minister Narendra Nepal to hold talks on the the demand for cooking gas given the long-detained democ- changes. Austen cited Suu Kyi’s PModi is among 48 world modality of construction of a surged 18 per cent to 370,560 racy advocate and Nobel laure- “persistent refusal to denounce leaders who have endorsed a petroleum pipeline from tonnes, according to the NOC. ate the rare honour in 2007.But 700,000 Rohingya Muslims the Rohingya genocide” for the collective statement issued by Amlekhgunj to Chitwan and The gas pipeline will result her international reputation has from Myanmar into neighbor- withdrawal of the Canadian UN chief Antonio Guterres the import of petrol and gas to in savings of around Rs2 bil- become tarnished by her refusal ing Bangladesh, where they honour, which is symbolic and reaffirming their continued the land-locked Himalayan lion annually for Nepal by to call out the atrocities by her now live in cramped refugee comes with no special privileges. personal commitment to sup- nation. eliminating tanker trucks. nation’s military against the camps - fearful of returning to “We will continue to sup- port efforts to combat sexual Nepal is seeking exten- Diesel and cooking gas Rohingya Muslims minority, mainly Buddhist Myanmar port the Rohingyas by provid- exploitation across the UN sion of three pipelines — nat- accounted for 80 percent of which Ottawa last week despite a repatriation deal.Many ing humanitarian assistance, system and to make zero tol- ural gas, liquefied petroleum daily. Pradhan, who arrived ments had signed an agree- the total fuel import bill of Rs declared a genocide. have given accounts of extraju- imposing sanctions against erance of such cases a reality. gas and oil (petrol, diesel and here on Friday, will hold dis- ment to lay a 69-km oil 170 billion last fiscal, the daily “In 2007, the House of dicial killings, sexual violence Myanmar’s generals and UN peacekeeping missions kerosene)— up to Chitwan, cussions with various author- pipeline from Motihari in said. Commons granted Aung San and arson. The military has demanding that those respon- are facing allegations of sexu- the Kathmandu Post report- ities involved in the con- India to Amlekhganj. Nepal is During the recent visit by Suu Kyi the status of honorary denied nearly all wrongdoing, sible be held accountable before al abuse in African countries. ed.The Indian petroleum min- struction of the pipeline. The now seeking extension of the Nepal Commerce Minister Canadian citizen. Today, the justifying its crackdown as a a competent international In 2017, Guterres had launched ister and his team will hold meetings will discuss issues natural gas and LPG pipelines Matrika Prasad Yadav, India House unanimously passed a legitimate means of rooting out body,” he added. a campaign to prevent and discussions on the under- regarding the modality of along the same route. agreed to build a gas pipeline motion to remove this status,” Rohingya militants. Honorary Canadian citi- end sexual exploitation by UN construction petroleum and construction of petroleum India is currently building to Nepal. said Adam Austen, spokesman But after a fact-finding mis- zenship has only been granted personnel. gas pipelines, Nepal Oil pipeline from Amlekhgunj to the oil pipeline between The two countries had for Foreign Minister Chrystia sion, the United Nations on to five others including the In the same year, the UN Corporation (NOC) Chitwan and the import of Motihari and Amlekhgunj. agreed to discuss the modal- Freeland, on Thursday.A brutal Thursday set up a panel to pre- Dalai Lama, girls education Secretary General made a star- spokesperson Birendra Goit petrol and gas, the daily said. So far, a 17 km stretch of the ity of construction at the joint military campaign that started pare indictments against advocate Malala Yousafzai and tling admission that “sexual was quoted as saying by the In 2015, the two govern- 36.2-km section of the working group meeting. last year drove more than Myanmar’s army chief and five Nelson Mandela. exploitation and abuse is a problem of the entire United Nations”. “Majority of the cases of sexual exploitation and abuse Instagram model murdered at are done by the civilian organ- isations of the UN,” he had said. ‘Pak continues to support Taliban’ The world leaders, includ- wheel of Porsche in Baghdad ing Modi, US President Donald PTI n WASHINGTON he said. Trump and UK Prime Minister AFP n BAGHDAD “If there is one lesson in the Theresa May, and 21 UN enti- akistan continues to sup- past three decades, that is that ties voiced their commitment raqi model and Instagram Pport the Taliban and there these groups have their own to work together in partnership Istarlet Tara Fares has been has been no change in its pol- agendas. At the end of the day, with the Secretary General to shot dead at the wheel of her icy despite the formation of the they will pursue their own implement his strategy to Porsche convertible in central new government under the agenda rather than the agendas strengthen a system-wide Baghdad, sending ripples leadership of Prime Minister of the countries or country approach across all UN bodies through social media circles. Imran Khan, a top Afghan which has helped them,” and all categories of personnel The interior ministry opened a leader has said. Afghan Chief Abdullah said.He stated that – military, police, and civilian. probe into Thursday’s murder Executive Abdullah Abdullah India was for a stable and “We underscore the cru- of the 22-year-old who suffered said at the Council on Foreign peaceful Afghanistan. cial role of this partnership in “three fatal bullet wounds” as Relations on Wednesday that “India has been supporting the achievement of zero toler- she drove through the capital’s for the peace and the talks to Afghanistan in the past seven- ance for sexual exploitation and Camp Sarah district. get serious, a few things are teen years and also when we abuse. Fares, a fashionista with 2.7 down in broad daylight in Iraqi satirist who lives in exile required. government in Pakistan the to engage with Pakistan hoping were in the resistance against Together, we reaffirm our million followers on Instagram #Baghdad,” one said. in Jordan after having faced He said that there was a “real change has not taken that Islamabad will understand the Taliban and al-Qaeda. They commitment to make zero tol- for her pictures sporting tat- “A young Iraq model was death threats, condemned the need to pursuade those who place as far as their policy” that such groups won’t serve were on the side of the resis- erance of sexual exploitation toos, different hair colours and simply enjoying & loving life murder of Fares, who was support the Taliban. “One is towards Taliban is con- any country’s interest. tance or official government of and abuse a reality. adventurous clothes, was a vic- like other pretty girls. based in Iraqi Kurdistan and that those who are supporting cerned.“In the past they have “With Pakistan, we will Afghanistan,” Abdullah said. This is an urgent and moral tim of her fame and targeted Unfortunately she got shooted rarely travelled to her native Taliban need to be persuaded made promises that they will continue our engagement with “They have continued with imperative, as well as an oper- because of her lifestyle, Twitter & killed by few militants. I am Baghdad. and convinced or persuaded bring the reconcilable Taliban them with the hope that they the same policy. And their ational necessity to ensure the users wrote. truly heart broken & saddened “Anyone who finds excus- that they should stop support. to the negotiating table and put will be convinced that these offer to us is that you tell us effectiveness and credibility of “I am beyond disappoint- by such a tragic news,” anoth- es for those who kill a girl just And one country is key to that, pressure on others. We have groups, the groups which are your needs, we will see in the the United Nations around the ed and hurt after hearing about er wrote.“This Thursday it was because she had decided to live which is Pakistan,” Abdullah seen none in that sense. But still using ideology, but at the same realm of our possibilities that world,” the leaders and the another tragic loss in Iraq. Tara... Next Thursday, who like most other girls on the said in response to a question. we are hopeful,” he time terror tactics and violence how we can help, because sta- entities said in their endorse- Tara Fares, a model and social will it be?” a third planet is an accomplice to her He pointed out that even said.Abdullah, however, said and killing civilians, will not bility in Afghanistan is in their ment of the collective state- media influencer was gunned tweeted.Ahmad al-Basheer, an murder,” he wrote. after the formation of the new that Afghanistan will continue serve any country’s interests,” interest, not insecurity in our ment. {48 hours} LUCKNOW | SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 vivacity 13

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espoke services are no longer Blimited to fashion and design, restaurants are now innovating their services to provide a cus- tomised and personal touch. Or so one would believe going by the MY CHEF experience at HolyBelly Food Boutique in Delhi’s Shahpur Jat area. For you have the chef personally attending to a maximum of four guests. The food boutique deals in British and French cuisine, meant to RULES be savoured in style and privacy. Of course there are the quirky messages Your dining experience so far has been about sharing a space like “kiss the cook” and “don’t get steamed up” nailed to the walls. “We with strangers but this food boutique has cracked the code on don’t believe in the concept where 40 people sitting around you are how to make it more personal. ABHEET GUPTA tracks the crew chattering at the top of their voic- es. Instead we provide you with pri- down in Shahpur Jat to know how they do it vacy for as many hours as you want and make you feel special as we (the lip-smacking vegetarian and non- chefs) serve guests ourselves instead vegetarian surprises like feta and of waiters,” emphasised Rishi spinach tortellini, steamed snapper cent Valrhona chocolate, lime juice, Bharadwaj, the head chef of the food and pan-seared chicken. The finger- honey and coco powder. boutique. licking feta and spinach tortellini Asked about adopting a concept Right from the mouth-watering was basically a home-made pasta of the Chef’s Table, Chef Rishi starters to the toothsome desserts, stuffed with spinach and ricotta said, “We wanted to experiment and every item makes one want more. served over zucchini, garlic and try out a clutter-breaker. Our guests The alchemy of flavours makes this tomato sauce. The steamed snapper thoroughly enjoy their time here gastronomic experience a real deal. was served with Dijon-braised leek, and sometimes even stay for long The starters basically involved pea and mint puree and raw mango hours. Once, a couple came over at canapés, which are small and dec- sauce, making for a nice kick. 9 pm and stayed till 2 am.” orative food consisting of a small The most enjoyable part of any They even cater to medium- piece of bread, puff pastry, or a gastronomical experience is the scale events like pre-wedding and cracker topped with some savoury dessert and HolyBelly’s treats are not post-wedding gatherings but now food held with fingers and often just luscious but make one forget are aiming for a bigger platform. eaten in one bite. One of the most everything else. The last course of “We have successfully managed delicious canapés was made using the day involved the chocolate events with a gathering of 200 peo- herbs, lavash, burnt grapes and ganache made of pure Valrhona ple and everybody loves the food charred vegetables tossed in garlic chocolate garnished with finely and arrangement. Now we are plan- and red pepper aioli with pea chopped pistachios and sprinkled added Chef Aman. ning to take a wider step into the shoots. sea salt to balance the bitter-sweet ‘We provide you The brew can be customised world as if we can manage 200 peo- with gourmet chefs to hire for din- website and app to check the roster “Canapés may seem common to flavour. The presentation of the food privacy for as according to the demand of the cus- ple, then why not 400?” emphasised ner parties. It has Shantanu Gupte of chefs and choose from the avail- most but basically involves creativ- was creative enough to say that it many hours as you tomers just like the food. They serve Chef Aman. from the culinary TV show India able menus based on cuisine and ity. We come up with a different type was art served on the platter. imported drinks on-demand like Though new to Delhi, the con- Unlimited, Aditi Keni (formerly dietary preference. The team is of canapé everyday as it can be “Since it’s a food boutique, we want and make French wines for special occasions. cept has been around in other parts with Vancouver West in Canada) trained and brings its own crockery experimented with,” said Chef customise the menu according to you feel special as Generally, green tea and black cof- of the country, albeit in different and Ajay Thakur (formerly with and kitchen equipment. They are Aman, the business partner of the the requirements of the guest. If they chefs serve guests fee are served as beverages in the forms. Hopping Chef, the uber-lux- Olive Bar & Kitchen) on staff as part accompanied by bartenders, servers, HolyBelly. you inform us beforehand, we can menu along with palatable choco- ury dining service in Mumbai that of its services. The plates are priced cleaners and more. Food aficiona- The main course offered some make your time here magical,” instead of waiters’ late truffle balls made using 70 per started in 2017, connects people from Rs 2,500 to Rs 10,000. It has a dos, the disruptors are here. vivacity {48 hours} 14 LUCKNOW | SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

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RAJKUMMAR RAO DIVYA DUTTA SONU NIGAM J.K. ROWLING KHOLE KARDASHIAN Patralekha is my best friend I am very excited to be part of I’ve been in the music indus- I’ve casted Claudia Kim as I dislike that people are — we discuss cinema or the show RadhaKrishn. I am try for a long time. Very rarely Nagini in Fantastic Beasts. allowed to comment on my sometimes acting or travel- very close to the story of Radha you come across a song like The Naga are snake-like daughter’s skin colour but ling. We don’t discuss mar- and Lord Krishna. I have grown Aye Zindagi. All of us at ITW mythical creatures of when I comment back and riage or babies because we up listening to them but hardly Playworx Music decided to Indonesian mythology, hence praise her for all that she is, like it the way we are. When saw any content on the televi- give the song its due respect Nagini. They’re depicted as the comment gets erased. my mom first met sion showcasing their brilliant like no other song in the past winged, sometimes as half- If you have the courage to Patralekha, she said that love saga. I’m looking forward has ever received. Someone human, half-snake creatures. post your nasty criticism she’s going to be the last girl to the show and happy I got a very aptly defined this song It has Indonesia’s few ethnic please allow one to I’m meeting. chance to lend my voice to it. as the ‘Avengers of Singles.’ groups, including Javanese. defend or comment back. SAFARI WITH A CAUSE On the journey of love folio, travelled to Mumbai, gave audi- Actors AAYUSH tions and decided to grow in the line SHARMA and WARINA and started looking for more work. This For tiger conservation to work, we need to work on an inclusive model where the was despite the fact that my mother was HUSSAIN, who make against modelling as we are from surrounding communities are a part of the programme, believes RAGHU Afghanistan and our culture is very dif- their debut in Loveyatri, ferent. Being a single child made it even CHUNDAWAT. By CHAHAK MITTAL tougher to make my parents agree. But tell TEAM VIVA about how as she became accustomed with the o you remember the last time you went on a Jungle Chundawat says, “The change is happening very slow- it’s equally difficult for industry with time, she built a trust. Safari or to a National reserve park or a wildlife sanc- ly. In India people are complicated and think twice about Now she is supportive.” Dtuary and spot a tiger passing by or even resting in everything so it’s not very easy to move forward. There are both outsiders as well as Being an outsider, Warina faced its den? Hardly does that happen today, isn’t it?At the most, diverse perspectives but we need to take everybody togeth- many difficulties to bag a lead role. But it is the pug marks that we encounter. As the studies have er. It’ll take time but things are moving in the right direc- ones from within to now she calls India her home as the shown, the majestic tiger is on the verge of extinction. And tion though at their own pace.” actress loves everything about the there could be no bigger evidence than the absence of tiger In order to increase such initiatives he says a number make it big in Bollywood country. “I was alone and did not know spotting. However, India’s national reserves and ecologists of steps need to be taken. “We have a huge potential and anybody and how and where to begin. are doing their bits to preserve this national animal. to utilise it properly we need to work on an alternative ove stories that feature new com- I started from the scratch without any Renowned conservation biologist and Tiger ecologist, model. We are dependent on an exclusionary model where ers have been a regular fixture in guidance. In fact, shifting to Mumbai Dr Raghu Chundawat launched his new research study on 6 per cent of the forest areas are included and more than LBollywood since forever. Many was also one of the biggest challenges Ranthambhore National Park at the TOFTigers Wildlife 90 per cent tiger habitats are excluded. We cannot create have made big banner debuts and as you don’t easily find apartments. I Tourism Awards at the British High Commissioner’s res- Rajasthan) while 55 per cent of all tourism revenues stay every area as a tiger habitat or protected area for tigers and then gone on to eventually join the got to know about auditions when I got idence called The value of Wildlife Tourism in Ranthambore within the local area. The implications are many includ- throw everybody out of their homes. We need an inclu- superstar lists. After director Shashank in touch with random people and Tiger Reserve. The study, over 15 years since the threats of ing the fallacy of the argument that nature tourism only sionary model where the surrounding communities are Khaitan’s Dhadak, which introduced found contacts.” extinction of the tiger had begun, touches upon different benefits the rich and its visitors since it can ensure a nature- involved. We need different conservation models. We two new faces, Aayush Sharma and Warina feels that being an outsider aspects of tiger conservation. friendly neighbourhood on the borders of parks. should have hundreds of conservation models to ensure Warina Hussain are the next set of new had its share of difficulties in getting a The report spoke volumes about the finances involved Chundawat feels that it is important to hold such events that at least half of them will work. And then we can decide kids on the block as they debut with break. “I am completely new and did- in the park and how the local community benefits from and initiatives to motivate wildlife tourism across the coun- which is the best one to use repeatedly. We need alterna- newcomer director Abhiraj Minawal’s n’t have any contacts. But I would say the same. try and even internationally, he says, “These are basically tives as one model might not be successful. With alterna- Loveyatri. that its equally hard for everybody. I felt It highlighted how Ranthambore National Park has created to promote good practices in wildlife tourism. The tives you have different options on which you can work. Debuting under the Salman Khan that its a glamorous world and all about been raising the number of tigers so that the total reached more of these, the better it is as it creates more awareness. If plan A doesn’t work, plan B will.” banner might have raised expecta- entertainment, acting and creativity. close to 70 spread across the restored area as well as cater- Currently there are only one or two such initiatives that I Well, Chundawat’s driving force towards such immense tions for Aayush but he believes that he But there’s a lot of hard work. The audi- ing to the visitors every year without causing any recur- know of but there should be more. We should have respon- initiatives is the great Indian tiger. He tells us, “Tiger is now “is too new for it,” as he doesn’t see him- ence judges a film within two hours but rent harm to the species. sible tourism which will encourage these events.” found only in 6 per cent of their original habitats. The num- self as an actor, but rather “an entertain- our blood, sweat and tears are involved. The park earned around `19.7 crore in 2016- 2017 The night also saw awards being given away to peo- ber has reduced drastically. The range restrictions is the er.” He says, “I can call myself an actor If you are from within the industry, you which is more than what it has received from both the state ple who have contributed immensely to wildlife tourism first sign of extinction. Our attempt should be to increase maybe after 20 years when I’ve had don’t have to go looking for work or and the central government in the year which shows that and other conservation initiatives. Chundawat believes that the range. Tigers should occupy all the areas. Without tiger- done some successful films and have auditions daily. They come easily to it is self-sufficient. these awards are important. “Why shouldn’t they be award- friendly communities tigers cannot survive. This is what been acclaimed as one. Right now I’m you. But the amount of hard work is It also highlighted how wildlife tourism has changed ed? They definitely should be. They put up in ecological- drives me wake up every morning to head to the jungle.” just a student.” equal. While I a complete outsider, its course in India over the years. However, as Chundawat ly sensitive areas to encourage other properties to be more He applauds at the achievement stating, “This is a great Coming from an affluent political Aayush isn’t as much. But we were points out, there is one problem associated with wildlife responsible, develop sustainable tourism with a lighter car- conservation success story. Tigers are doing really well, and family, Aayush never thought of follow- given the same opportunity by the same tourism in India which is that “wildlife tourism is not pro- bon foot print. We want to encourage them. The resorts tourism is positively benefitting in ensuring it. Unlike the ing his father’s footsteps as he says, person, Salman. But what one does with moted well in the country.” are very ethical in terms of conservation. That’s why we usual negative perception of tourism, it is infact an impor- “With time, I have realised that in pol- the opportunity matters The study shows nature tourism as one of the United give the award to only those people and expect that the tant conservation tool, creating funds for park protection, itics you need to serve peo- because there have been out- Nations Sustainable Development tools and that 70 per cent industry will promote such causes in order to make encour- generating sustainable jobs and new livelihood opportu- ple as my father and grand- siders who were superstars of the jobs in the field are created from the surrounding age others to start following it. Internationally, it creates a nity, raising living, health and educational standards and father have done for and also some actors from local communities (90 per cent from the entire state of market and works on a global platform.” decreasing forest dependency and best of all — not harm- years. They were not filmy background who could- ing tigers. Well done, Ranthambhore.” known for being good n’t make it to the mark as orators but for the kind well.” of work that they She recalls her did for people. I multiple audi- respect them a tions and one lot. But a legacy random day she sometimes also received a mes- inhibits you, as sage saying I feel that I that, “I have don’t have any to send a fresh ideas. short intro- Whenever duction to an someone asked app called me about the ‘being in touch.’ ways to bring After a month, I about a change got a call from in the country, I Mukesh Chawla. could never fig- They sent me ure out how to do scripts to prepare it even though I for auditions. We did feel the need had multiple read- for it.” ings and had a Even though screen test. It was he is Salman quick, lovely and my Khan’s brother-in- life suddenly shifted law, Aayush feels gear.” that it is “only work As the actress that can set him hails from apart.” Afghanistan, many While Warina might wonder if is an outsider, she can get her Aayush too doesn’t Hindi diction count himself as a right. But as she member of the says, “My mother Bollywod has been a huge INDIA’S #METOO MOMENT industry. “I’m an fan of Hindi outsider too. I movies as she is a do have a con- complete nection but I Bollywood buff. read this thread before judging or sham- think connections Plus, half of the As actress TANUSHREE DUTTA levelled sexual ing Tanushree Dutta — a working environ- can’t do anything. Afghani popula- allegations against actor NANA PATEKAR, other ment without harassment and intimidation They can help you tion knows Hindi. is a fundamental right and by speaking up with the publicity After coming to Bollywood celebrities stand for her on social media this brave woman helps pave the way and promotions but India, we became towards that very goal for all of us!” on a Friday when BEING AN more fluent in the lan- ays after actress Tanushree Dutta’s sex- the details of Tanushree’s ordeal. Actress Parineeti Chopra wrote: the audience goes guage. I worked on it Dual harassment allegations against “This thread is very telling. Janice “Survivors are survivors because they have into the theatre, the OUTSIDER, for about two months veteran actor Nana Patekar created a (Janice Sequeira, who at that time was with dealt with something and come out on the decision lies with for the film.” whirlwind, a gamut of stars like Priyanka a news channel) was there at the time of other side. So believe them, respect them.” them. There are WARINA FACED As both the young Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Vir Das and the incident being debated today. Even Urging Twitterati to read Sequeira’s always pros and MANY stars point out, Anurag Kashyap have spoken out strong- when Tanushree Dutta had career concerns thread, Konkona Sen Sharma wrote: “We cons. That’s why it’s Salman Khan has been ly in support of the former beauty queen to keep quiet 10 years ago, she did not. And all know the reality of the power imbalance commendable for DIFFICULTIES TO indeed a mentor to and a safer working environment for her story has not changed now. Her that exists in the workplace. Let us encour- all actors who don’t them. Warina says, women. courage should be admired, not her inten- age these voices instead of shaming them have a family histo- BAG A LEAD “Working with Tanushree had first raised the allega- tion questioned,” Farhan said. so that others may have the strength to ry in Bollywood ROLE. BUT NOW Salman Khan in such tion against the actor in 2008. She brought Actress Richa Chadha wrote: “It hurts come forward.” and still made a a film is the best debut the spotlight once again on her unpleasant to be Tanushree Dutta right now. To be Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has also huge mark.” SHE CALLS INDIA any newcomer could experience of working with Nana during alone, questioned. No woman wants pub- raised his voice and said “People should He feels that ask for. He has always the shooting of Horn ‘Ok’ Pleassss, in a licity that opens the floodgates of trolling stop the questioning of intention of there is still a lot HER HOME AS stood there for us.” recent interview. and insensitivity. What happened to her on Tanushree Dutta because there is a witness more “to do, learn, THE ACTRESS Aayush says that Nana, 67, denied all allegations and set was intimidation. Her only fault was she account of what happened.” and to experience. in order to make the said: “What can I do about what one says? did not back down — (that) takes a spe- Comedian-actor Vir Das wrote: “For This is my first LOVES THE film authentic and You tell me. What does it mean by sexual cial courage to be Tanushree Dutta.” men, a big part of the #MeToo movement attempt at box bring in the culture of harassment.” Filmmaker Hansal Mehta tweeted: is listening to women tell their story. office so that creates PEOPLE Gujarat, “We learnt While veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan “India in general does not have a conducive a decade ago remain fresh in your mem- Supporting them with belief. Tanushree a lot of fear.” garba from ground up. chose to steer clear from commenting on work environment. Mental harassment, ory. What happened with Tanushree is one Dutta is telling hers. Be a good man, shut While he “ran- We spent a lot of time the controversy, drawing flak from the abuse and predatorial behaviour by people such incident,” she wrote, before narrating your mouth, and listen to it. There are many domly” landed the role into the film, for understanding how Gujaratis feel about social media world, a string of celebrities in positions of power are prevalent and con- her side of the story. many more like it in our industry. And they Warina it was a lot of hard work that the festival and learnt about their cul- raised their voice. sidered perks of being in power. Years of Actress Swara Bhasker shared her deserve to be heard. An actor’s profession- has paid off. She says, “I began my ture.” Here’s what celebrities wrote: oppression and colonial rule have perma- post, and wrote: “This is a long thread, but al choices should not dictate how they get career six years ago from a small base- Warina has been an avid traveller Priyanka Chopra wrote, “The world nently altered our DNA.” one that must be read...lots of clues here as treated in the work place. All work places ment in Malviya Nagar in Delhi when but she adores three Bollywood divas, needs to believe survivors.” Several celebrities reference Sequeira’s to why Bollywood’s #MeToo moment is so must be safe and fair. If you’re bringing up I started modelling. Initially, I started “Madhuri Dixit, Rekha and Sridevi. Farhan Akhtar, who has launched a Twitter thread in which she recalled the far away. Because we don’t want to hear an actor’s filmography to justify the harass- working as a sales girl in a designer They are legends.” social campaign Men Against Rape and incident as a cub reporter in Mumbai a these voices.” ment they faced. You are a piece of sh*t,” boutique because I wanted to pursue (The film is slated to hit the screens Discrimination (MARD) in 2013, retweet- decade ago. Producer-author Twinkle Khanna also he added. fashion designing. However, it didn’t on October 5.) ed a string of posts by an eyewitness about “Some incidents that take place even shared Sequeira’s posts and tweeted: “Please —IANS work out. Eventually I did my first port- Photo: Pankaj Kumar LUCKNOW | SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 sport 15 ATK, KERALA EYE FRESH START Atletico de Kolkata to face familiar foes Kerala Blasters in opening fixture of fifth edition of ISL

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ormer champions ATK and two-time runners-up Kerala FBlasters FC will look to renew their rivalry when they face-off in the opening match of the Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament here on Saturday. The fifth season of ISL will wit- ness high-octane action as 10 elite teams compete for the coveted title. The I-League 2017-18 which con- cluded in March was the last com- petitive football tournament in the country. The ISL-V is expected to be the longest, spanning over six months Kerala have also signed the likes with three breaks — two FIFA win- of Zakeer Mundampara, Halicharan dows (in October and November) Narzary and Seiminlen Doungel and one for India's preparatory who will provide width and pace to camp for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. the team while going forward this Both ATK and Kerala struggled season. to hit the ground running last sea- The central midfield position, on son, with ATK faring worse than the the other hand, may be a cause of two, finishing a nightmarish nine out concern for James as they do not of 10 teams and saw three coaches at have an Indian name of repute in the helm. that crucial area. The Kochi-based side also The spotlight of the fifth season endured a poor start last season that will be on Jamshedpur who have saw the removal of coach Rene signed the Socceroos legend Tim Muelensteen and former England Cahill. goalkeeper David James being hand- ATK players train during practice session ahead of ISL opener against Kerala Blasters FC in Salt Lake stadiuim in Kolkata on Saturday; (right) Kerala Blasters FC players trains during training session ATK The 38-year-old Australian ed the baton. record goalscorer has announced his There were some glimpses of fruitful preseason in Spain where we ATK vs Kerala Blasters MOST WINS BY A TEAM be on Indian star midfielder international retirement after play- resurgence under their former mar- got our chance to test all our players Live from 7:30pm IST Team Played Win Loss Draws Success% Eugeneson Lyngdoh. ing in Russia World Cup this year quee player but it was a little too late and now it is time to prove our met- Chennaiyian FC 68 30 20 18 57.35 ATK had a fruitful preseason in but is not ready to hang up his boots to make the playoffs, as they ended tle on the stage that matters," Coppell STAR SPORTS NETWORK Spain and won two out of their three completely just yet. up at sixth. said. FC Goa 67 27 24 16 52.23 practice matches. "With three Asian Cup and four Both the teams have a healthy ATK have made their intentions third highest goal scorer in ISL last Kerala Blasters 66 23 24 19 49.24 For the yellow brigade from World Cup appearances, I would like rivalry with ATK in a 5-1 win-loss clear by roping in several big names, year and Brazilian Everton Santos. Atletico de Kolkata 68 23 21 24 51.47 Kerala, this will be the first season to contribute on the park as much record from 10 exchanges, including both Indian and overseas, to bolster ATK have retained 30-year-old for the team without their star as off it," Cahill, who scored 50 goals two in the 2014 and 2016 finals. their squad. English centre back John Johnson, Mumbai City FC 62 21 25 16 46.74 owner Sachin Tendulkar. for Australia in a career spanning 14 Former Kerala Blasters FC coach Six of their seven foreign players who has a good understanding of FC Pune City 62 21 26 15 45.96 The cricket legend has sold off years, said. Steve Coppell, who has a consistent have prior experience of playing in Indian conditions having spent five MOST GOALS BY A PLAYER his 20 per cent stakes in the team and "I take great pride in playing and track record in the ISL, will now sit the ISL including former Bengaluru seasons at Bengaluru FC before they will seek a fresh identity in their training. I would look to add more in the hot seat of ATK. FC defender John Johnson. switching to ATK in 2017. Player Period Matches Goals bid for the elusive title. value than just be a marquee sign- As Kerala coach, Coppell's team Captain Manuel Lanzarote was Of the 19 Indians in the squad, Iain Hume (Kerala Blasters) 2014-18 59 28 Kerala boast of a strong defence ing." lost to ATK in the penalties in the one of the best playmakers in the ATK have retained six from the Jeje Lalpekhlua (Chennaiyian) 2014-18 53 22 with foreigner duo of Cyril Kali and Other notable names include 2016 final. Under him, debutants league last season for FC Goa clock- fourth season — Debjit Majumdar, Sunil Chhetri (Bengaluru) 2015-18 38 21 Nemanja Lakic-Pesic along with former Portuguese international Jamshedpur FC missed out on a play- ing well over 1500 minutes with 13 Prabir Das, Eugenson Lyngdoh, national team's Sandesh Jhingan Paulo Machado who will be playing off spot by a whisker last season. goals and six assists. Jayesh Rane, Komal Thatal and Ferran Corominas (FC Goa) 2017-18 20 18 and Anas Edathodika in the team for Mumbai City FC and Venezuelan "I am eagerly waiting for the start The attacking lineup will have Hitesh Sharma. Marcelo Pereira (Pune City) 2016-18 32 18 and it will be an interesting battle striker Miku, playing his second sea- of the tournament. We have had a Nigerian Kalu Uche, who was the Among the Indians, all eyes will Faisel Features with ATK's star attacking line-up. son for Bengaluru FC. SINGLES SERENA OUT OF CHINA OPEN DRAW Perfect Liverpool visit Chelsea beijing: American great Serena Williams was left out of the China Open tennis draw on Friday as reports said she's called time on her season following her meltdown at the US Open. Williams' name, along with that of her sister Venus, did not appear on a list of 64 players ahead of the tournament's start on Saturday in Beijing. It comes less than three weeks after the tempestuous US Open final, where Williams accused the umpire of sexism in an angry rant during her 6-2, 6-4 defeat to Japan's Naomi Osaka. Reports from the United States said Williams' season is now over, making it the fourth year in a row she has curtailed her playing commitments — although Real Madrid players train during practice session ahead of Madrid derby; (right) Antoine Griezmann during training AP in 2017 she took time off to have a baby.

VETTEL TOPS RUSSIA OPENING PRACTICE sochi: Sebastian Vettel topped the times for Ferrari in REAL HOST ATLETICO Friday's opening free practice for the Russian Grand Prix as championship leader Lewis Hamilton wound up third. The Liverpool’s goalker Alisson Becker trains during practice session; (right) Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard celebrates after scoring Liverpool/AP four-time champion German, who trails Hamilton by 40 points in the title race, clocked a best lap in 1min 34.488sec IN MADRID DERBY n round the medium-speed Sochi circuit on the shores of the AFP LONDON vs capped Chelsea's come from behind Chelsea Liverpool n Black Sea. That lifted him 0.285 seconds clear of nearest rival Live from 10:00pm IST 2-1 victory, making them the first AFP MADRID HEAD TO HEAD Max Verstappen of Red Bull and Hamilton, who was three- ose Mourinho's astonishing feud team to stop Liverpool winning this Matches Real Draw Atletico with Paul Pogba will take another STAR SPORTS NETWORK season. iego Simeone described Atletico Madrid's tenths down on Vettel's pace in his Mercedes. Hamilton's J 220 109 55 56 team-mate Valtteri Bottas was fourth ahead of Renault-bound twist when Manchester United's war- That drama finale set the stage Dsluggish start to the season as a wake-up Australian Daniel Ricciardo in the second Red Bull and job- ring duo head to West Ham, while HEAD TO HEAD for Saturday's rematch at the Bridge, call but it was Real Madrid's nightmare in Seville In La Liga hunting Frenchman Esteban Ocon of Force India. Kimi Chelsea's Eden Hazard bids to inflict Matches Liverpool Draw Chelsea where Liverpool will put their six- that threw a whole new complexion on 160 86 37 39 more misery on Liverpool. match winning run in the league on Saturday's city derby. Raikkonen, who is set to leave Ferrari for Sauber next year, 180 77 40 63 was only seventh ahead of Kevin Mangussen of Haas, Nico On any other weekend, the the line against unbeaten Chelsea, Atletico were seven points Hulkenberg of Renault and Antonio Giovinazzi of Sauber. showdown between Premier League In Premier League who are two points behind in third adrift of the top of La Liga after Madrid Derby Some had put a line leaders Liverpool and title rivals 52 19 13 20 place. drawing to Eibar two weeks ago, through Atletico a month BIG NAMES TO FEATURE IN 2ND T10LEAGUE Chelsea at Stamford Bridge would be If Chelsea are to deal another and it was not out of the question Live from 12:15pm IST ago but they will move dubai: Chris Gayle, Lasith Malinga, Morne Morkel and the centre of attention. blow to the Reds, they will surely need their rivals were loading up for SONY TEN NETWORK above Real with a win — Rashid Khan are some of the big names of world cricket who But United manager Mourinho announcement of United's team- another memorable contribution a knock-out blow at the Santiago and could even go top if will feature in the second edition of the T10League to be is embroiled in a clash of egos with sheet at West Ham on Saturday will from Hazard. Bernabeu this weekend. Barca's dip continues at home to Bilbao. played in Sharjah from November 23 to December 2. Eight France midfielder Pogba that threat- be eagerly awaited to see whether With five goals in his first six 'Atleti' were staring at the possibili- What is clear is that neither Barcelona teams have formed some of the best combinations from a ens to derail his side's season. Pogba will be recalled or be consigned league games, Hazard has started the ty of a double-digit deficit which, even nor Real Madrid were as formidable as pool of 64 top cricketers in the players' draft for T10League Mourinho and Pogba were to exile. season in fine form, prompting as early as October, would have been a their early form suggested, while Atleti — the limited ten-over format cricket — that will be played filmed in a heated discussion at Once the latest chapter of Chelsea team-mate Ross Barkley to big gap to close. were perhaps undersold by their lum- at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Eight teams - Kerala Kings, United's training ground on Mourinho's row with Pogba is hail him as the world's best. "This is a wake-up call," Simeone said bering out of the blocks. Punjab Legends, Maratha Arabians, Bengal Tigers, The Wednesday, just 24 hours out of the way in east London, Liverpool have failed to win at the time. "It is the best thing that can hap- All three have shown they are fallible. Karachians, Rajputs, Northern Warriors and Pakhtoons - after the World Cup winner all eyes will turn to the west their last four meetings with Chelsea pen to us." Real were torn apart in 39 first-half min- have been drawn in to two groups to fight it out. This year, was told he would no longer side of the capital where and a victory over Maurizio Sarri's But after back-to-back wins Atletico come utes at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, which two teams — The Karachians and Northern Warriors — have be the team's vice-captain. Chelsea star Hazard plans to team would be a major statement of into Saturday's game just two points behind might have been marked down as a one-off been added to the list of the earlier six teams. This will expand The volatile Pogba report- aims repeat his midweek hero- intent as they chase a first English title Barcelona, who top the table on goal difference, were it not for Sevilla capitalising on the same the support and fan base of the T10League. edly infuriated Mourinho by making ics against Liverpool. since 1990. and Real — who drew away at Athletic Bilbao counter-attacks Espanyol had attempted the it clear he wants to join Barcelona and Belgium playmaker Hazard came Like Sarri, Reds boss Jurgen before being hammered 3-0 by Sevilla on week before, but failed to exploit. WANG'S RUN ENDS IN HEARTBREAK poured fuel on the fire when he crit- off the bench to knock Liverpool out Klopp made eight changes in the Wednesday. Atleti have also been wasteful up front. wuhan: Rising star Wang Qiang's dream run at the Wuhan icised the manager's cautious tactics of the League Cup with a superb solo League Cup tie, but insisted it was still "We are getting used to winning again," said Antoine Griezmann has been indecisive, and Open in China ended in heartbreak on Friday as an injury in last weekend's draw with Wolves. strike at Anfield on Wednesday. a valuable lesson ahead of the more Atletico's Filipe Luis, while Angel Correa Diego Costa is without a league goal since forced her to retire from the semi-final, with Anett Kontaveit Against that tense backdrop, the Hazard's stunning late goal important match this weekend. added: "This is the Atletico we want." February. leading 6-2, 2-1. Roared on by adoring home fans, Wang -- top-ranked in China -- had already made history by becoming the first local player to reach the quarter-finals of the tournament with an impressive march to the last four that included an upset of world number seven Karolina Pliskova. Her exit means the first final of 2018 for the 22-year-old Napoli test title ambitions at Juventus Kontaveit, who will be looking to win her second WTA title after enjoying a breakout season in 2017. Kontaveit, who HEAD TO HEAD Allianz Stadium last April with a last-gasp Insigne to continue his fine form with five knocked out world number nine and 2017 US Open Matches Juventus Draw Napoli Kalidou Koulibaly header ensuring a 1- goals this season. champion Sloane Stephens in the first round at Wuhan, is 0 win which threw the Scudetto title race "Insigne is in tremendous form and aiming to finish the season strongly. She will face the winner 175 81 56 38 open. I think we need to make the most of that of the second semi-final between Australia's Ashleigh Barty In Serie A Juventus went on to win for the sev- right now," said Ancelotti. and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus. 144 66 47 31 enth straight year. Also, Saturday night derby fever hits It will be the 145th meeting between Rome with As Roma and Lazio going SAM CURRAN GIVEN ENGLAND TEST CONTRACT the two sides, and 73rd in Turin, with the head-to-head at the Stadio Olimpicio london: Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran has been given a Juventus vs Napoli hosts having 44 wins, to just eight for with contrasting fortunes. central Test contracts for 2018-19 by the England and Wales Napoli. Simone Inzaghi's Lazio, who lost Cricket Board. Curran earned the contract with an impressive Juventus players celebrate after beating Bologna 2-0 in Seire A clash on Wednesday Juventus Live from 9:30pm IST "Head-to-head clashes are always their opening two games to Juventus and impact during the summer Tests against India, which saw SONY TEN NETWORK complicated," said Juventus coach Napoli, can head confidently into the him named the Player of the Series as England romped to a AFP n MILAN Ancelotti — who coached Massimiliano Allegri. game on a four-game league winning 4-1 victory. The 20-year-old, whose father Kevin is a former Juventus from 1999 to 2001 before "I chose to come to Napoli "This time there will be Ancelotti streak. Zimbabwe international, produced two impressive displays arlo Ancelotti faces his first big test leaving for AC Milan where he because of the passion in the city who has transmitted his great serenity to While, Inter Milan head to Cagliari with the bat against India and chipped in with several wickets. Cof Napoli's title ambitions this season made his name during a trophy- and the project of the club. We are the team and everyone is benefiting. Yes, on Saturday ahead of next week's Selectors have also awarded Surrey's Tom Curran, brother of as he heads north to his former club laden eight years - took over from trying to change something and they are our rivals right now." Champions League game at PSV Sam, an increment contract for the next 12 months. Only 10 Juventus on Saturday in a top-of-the-table Maurizio Sarri at the end of last sea- it's working pretty well," said Ancelotti has been rotating his squad Eindhoven. players with Test-match experience make the ECB list for clash which could allow them to pull level son. Ancelotti as the club target a first ahead of the Juventus game and next Coach Gennaro Gattuso is under 2018-19. Yorkshire's Adil Rashid has also been given a with the champions. And he has been stamping his title since the days of Diego week's Champions League clash against pressure as AC Milan travel to Sassuolo central Test match contract, despite not playing red-ball Ancelotti's side are three points mark on the post-Sarri team with just one Maradona back in 1990. Liverpool with nine changes made for the chasing just their second win of the sea- cricket at the start of the year. behind Juventus who have a 100 percent defeat — a 3-0 loss to Sampdoria — in Despite statistics favouring the cham- 3-0 win midweek over Parma. son after slumping to 13th after three con- Agencies record after six games. his first campaign in Italy since 2009. pions, Napoli came out on top in the But he is counting on Lorenzo secutive stalemates. LUCKNOW | SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 sport 16 India edge past Bangla to lift Asia Cup

(Clockwise) Kuldeep Yadav, second right, celebrates with teammates after dismissing Liton Das; Liton Das raises his bat and helmet to celebrate scoring a century during the final match of Asia Cup; Indian supporters some of them wearing traditional Arabic attire and some holding placards cheer for their team before the start of the final AP

PTI n DUBAI of the 49th over, Mustafizur sent back an all-too-familiar batting collapse, losing his regular opener Imrul Kayes and side-arm off-breaks, Bangladesh couldn't ball back to the non-striker's end after Bhuvneshwar (21) to the pavilion. 10 wickets for 102 runs. The innings last- Soumya Sarkar. Miraz did his job perfect- force the pace as he mixed his deliveries watching Mithun halfway down the pitch. efending champion India edged past Earlier, India's unorthodox spin duo ed 48.3 overs. Chinaman Kuldeep's 3 for ly by dropping anchor as Liton hit a flur- well. He bowled an impressive 28 dot balls. Mahmudullah (4) played across the Dgritty Bangladesh by three wickets to of Kuldeep Yadav and Kedar Jadhav 45 was well complemented by Kedar's 2/41 ry of boundaries off Jasprit Bumrah (1/39) Imrul Kayes (2) was adjudged leg- line off Kuldeep and Bumrah took a well- lift its 7th Asia Cup in Dubai on Friday. wreaked havoc after opener Liton Das's in nine overs of unconventional off-breaks, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Anything on his before off Chahal and the in-form judged catch at the deep mid-wicket Chasing 223 for a win, India kept on fine hundred as Bangladesh were bowled as Bangladesh frittered away the initiative legs was dispatched to the boundary. Mushfiqur Rahim (2) pulled a rank half- boundary. Liton, who carried manfully by losing the wickets on regular intervals but out for a modest 222. An injury-ravaged with poor shot selection. When Yuzvendra Chahal (1/31 in 8 tracker from Kedar straight into the deep hitting 12 boundaries and two sixes, was Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ravindra Jadeja Bangladesh made a flying start, courtesy Mahendra Singh Dhoni's smart work overs) was introduced, he was hit over deep mid-wicket's hands. From 120 for no loss, finally stumped by a hair's breadth when batted sensibly to add 45 runs for the sixth Liton's maiden ODI hundred (121 off 117 behind the stumps also played its part as mid-wicket for a six, as India found it dif- Bangladesh slumped to 137 for three and he missed Kuldeep's wrong 'un. wicket to take India close. balls), as he added 120 runs with fellow much as Ravindra Jadeja's electric fielding ficult to get a breakthrough. things went from bad to worse from While Liton was stumped while play- With India needed 13 of last the three opener Mehidy Hasan Miraz (32). inside the 30-yard circle. However, things changed once Miraz thereon. ing a defensive stroke, skipper Mashrafe overs, Rubel Hossain removed Ravindra Just when it looked like Bangladesh Promoting lower-order batsman Miraz was caught by Ambati Rayudu in the cover Mohammed Mithun (2) was the next jumped out to try a wild heave, only to miss Jadeja, breaking his 45-run partnership would make a match of it, things went as opener was a masterstroke by skipper region off Kedar's bowling. to go. Jadeja dived full stretched to stop a Kuldeep's googly and get stumped by with Bhuvneshwar Kumar. On the first ball downhill as India's tiny neighbours suffered Mashrafe Mortaza, who wanted to preserve The moment Kedar started bowling his cover drive from Liton and then threw the Dhoni. Harmanpreet to lead in T20 WC Gambhir hits 151, Delhi crush Kerala SHORT SLAMS PNS n NEW DELHI 23 SIXES IN AN

xplosive batswoman PTI n NEW DELHI Asked to bat, opener Jay Bista top- INNINGS EHarmanpreet Kaur will scored for the domestic giants with a AP n SYDNEY lead a 15-member Indian team eteran Gautam Gambhir continued patient 68 off 75 balls. at the sixth ICC Women's Vhis dream run in the Vijay Hazare Courtesy his knock, Mumbai man- estern Australia open- World Twenty20 to be held in Trophy with a career-best 151 off 104 balls aged to put 245 on the board in 49 overs. Wer D'arcy Short set an the West Indies from as Delhi made short work of Kerala, win- Akhil Herwadkar (32), one down Australian one-day cup November 9 to 24. ning the Group B encounter by a whop- Siddesh Lad (35) and experienced Surya cricket record of 257 runs The team, picked up by the ping 165-run margin here on Friday. Kumar Yadav (31) got desired starts but against Queensland on All-India Women's Selection In the twilight of his career and two were unable to convert them to big scores Friday. Committee, will have opener weeks shy of his 37th birthday, Gambhir as Punjab bowlers struck at regular Short made the most of Smriti Mandhana as smashed his 21st List A hundred that had intervals. Hurstville Oval's tiny Harmanpreet's deputy. Smriti 18 fours and four huge sixes. For Punjab, Manpreet Singh Grewal boundaries to score the new has been in sensational form Gambhir has now scored 298 run in (2-28), Mayank Markande (2-25) and domestic mark off 148 balls, this year. Harmanpreet Kaur BCCI four games with a century and a half cen- Mandeep Singh (2-40) were among the including 23 sixes, also a The likes of Mithali Raj, tury. wickets. one-day cup record. Veda Krishnamurthy, Deepti Ireland (November 15) and With Unmukt Chand (69 off 88 balls) Mumbai bowlers, who came out all The 28-year-old Short Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Australia (November 17). and Dhruv Shorey (99 no off 69 balls) guns blazing, bundled out Punjab for 202, eclipsed the 229 not out by Anuja Patil, Ekta Bisht and India women's squad: also making handsome contributions, with pacers Dhawal Kulkarni (3-18) and Tasmanian opener Ben Poonam Yadav have also been Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Delhi scored a mammoth 392/3 and then Thakur (3-53) doing the bulk of the dam- Dunk four years ago at selected in the squad. Smriti Mandhana (vice-cap- restricted Kerala to 227 for 8 in 50 overs. age. North Sydney Oval. India are placed in Group tain), Mithali Raj, Jemimah Left-arm spinner Pawan Negi (3/41) For Punjab, batters Shubman Gill Short's innings lifted B along with Australia, New Rodrigues, Veda was the most successful bowler for Delhi (40), Anmolpreet Singh (35), Mandeep undefeated Western Zealand, Pakistan and Ireland Krishnamurthy, Deepti while Navdeep Saini and Nitish Rana also Gautam Gambhir plays a shot during his innings PTI/File Picture Singh (32) and Yuvraj Singh (26) got Australia to be all out for 387 in the 10-team event. Sharma, Tanya Bhatia (wicket- picked up a couple of wickets. starts but faltered at crucial moments in runs in 47 overs. India will begin their cam- keeper), Poonam Yadav, Radha However the day belonged to field with monotonic regularity. after having completed his 150. the game. Queensland was later paign against New Zealand in Yadav, Anuja Patil, Ekta Bisht, Gambhir, who took the depleted Kerala He completed his hundred off 74 Elsewher in Bengaluru, Mumbai Wicket-keeper Abhishek Gupta (33 bowled out for 271 runs in Guyana on November 9, fol- D Hemalatha, Mansi Joshi, attack to cleaners. balls and once Chand was gone, he added continued its winning streak after they not out) showed some resistance but ran the 43rd over, giving lowed by matches against arch- Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Gambhir was fluent on both sides off added 123 runs in just over 14 overs with defeated Punjab by 43 runs in an Elite out of partners at the other end and could Western Australia a 116- rivals Pakistan (November 11), Reddy. the wicket as he peppered the off-side Dhruv Shorey before getting retired Group A match. not take his side home. run victory. LOCAL EVENTS UNDER-PREPARED WINDIES FACE BP XI FELICITATION Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be felicitating the medal- winners of Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and Jakarta Asian PTI n VADODARA tour that includes two Tests, to get acclimatised with the and will rejoin the squad Prolific runner scorer in Games at Awadh Shilp Gram on October 2. Participants of these five ODIs and three T20Is. Indian conditions. after her funeral. domestic cricket, Mayank Games will also be given cash prizes. enied adequate prepa- The Caribbean crick- West Indies will begin The 13-men Board Agarwal, Shreyas Iyer and Dration time in India, the eters were forced to train at their India tour with the President's XI will be led by Ankit Bawne will form a SAHARA STATE FC WIN West Indies would look to the ICC Global Academy in first Test scheduled at the middle-order batsman strong batting line-up for Sahara State FC blanked Police Boys Black 3-0 in the open- utilise all their resources Dubai prior to the series Saurashtra Cricket Karun Nair, who was the home team. ing match of the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Football when they take on Board against India, after the Association Stadium in benched throughout India's The bowling attack will Tournament 2018 at Chowk Stadium on Friday. Ankur, Saurabh President's XI in the only BCCI expressed its inabili- Rajkot on October 4, fol- Test tour of England. be led by Kerala's Basil and Ritesh struck for the winner in the 25th minute, 42nd minute warm-up match, a two-day ty to provide them with lowed by the second and Besides, the BP XI will Thampi, and will have inex- and 46th minute respectively. In another match, UP Police edged affair, starting here on required facilities due to final Test starting October also have Hanuma Vihari, perienced campaigners like past Ex-Students 4-2 in atie-breaker. Saturday, ahead of the two- the ongoing domestic sea- 12 in Hyderabad. who made a fifty and a duck Uttar Pradesh left-arm spin- Test series. son. The tourists will miss on debut in the fifth Test ner Saurabh Kumar, Tamil The West Indies team Their preparation not the services of Kemar Roach against England and Prithvi Nadu pacer K Vignesh, was initially scheduled to ideal, the visitors would be in the warm-up match as Shaw, who was also called Madhya Pradesh's Avesh Mary to lead India at reach India on September eyeing to get into the busi- the pacer had left for up for the final two Tests in Khan, Bengal's Ishan Porel 10 but landed here only last ness straight away and use Barbados following the England but did not get a besides all-rounder Jalaj Wednesday ahead of their the two-day game to full use death of his grandmother game. Saxena. women's World C'ship West Indian player celebrate after WI beat England in Test PTI n NEW DELHI Boxing Championships Poland and the 32nd Ahmet Comert Gymnasts in shock by selection criteria ive-time champion M C Tournament in Turkey. Saina crashes out of Korea Open FMary Kom (48kg) will be the Mary had won a Gold at the PTI n NEW DELHI and then it didn't mention on what spearhead of a 10-strong Indian Poland meet early this month PTI n SEOUL 8-8 to make it 14-9 and then made basis they will make the selection," a team named Friday for the while Lovlina and five-time rapid progress to roar back into the ndian gymnasts appearing for the gymnast said. AIBA women's world boxing Asian Champion and a former aina Nehwal went down fighting contest. Itrial for the 48th Artistic World In another major development, championships, scheduled to be world champion Sarita claimed Sagainst former world champion Saina stepped up in the decider, Championship have been left stumped there is also uncertainty whether Dipa held here from November 15 to a Bronze each in their cate- Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the managing a 4-1 lead this time but by the SAI's directive that they will have Karmakar, whose knee injury had 24. gories. quarterfinals to draw curtains on Okuhara kept snapping at her heels, to perform the all-around routine flared up at the Asian Games, will par- Olympic Bronze-medallist Similarly, Simran won a India's campaign at the Korea Open reducing the margin to 10-11 at the instead of their individual events for ticipate in the trials. Mary Kom will be aiming for Gold in Turkey along with World Tour Super 500 tournament breather. selection. While Ashish Kumar and Aruna her sixth Gold at the event, Bagyabati, who was also here on Friday. After the break, Saina produced The uncertainty over Indian gym- Budda Reddy have already decided to which is being held in India for adjudged the best boxer. The fifth-seeded Indian squan- five points on the trot to make it 16- nasts participation at the Doha event skip the world championship, there is the first time since 2006. But the rest of the boxers dered four match points to go down 10 and then grabbed four match ended last week with the Sports speculation that Dipa too might give Pinky Jangra (51kg), were picked on the basis of tri- 21-15, 15-21, 20-22 to the third- points at 20-16. Authority of India (SAI) deciding to it a miss. Manisha (54kg), Sonia (57kg), als held Friday. seeded Okuhara in a match that last- But the Japanese dynamo hold trials for the event on September A lot of gymnasts prepared for the L Sarita Devi (60kg), Simranjit Former Commonwealth ed almost an hour. It was Saina's showed her fighting spirit as she 29 and 30. trials, focussing on apparatus event and Kaur (64kg), Lovlina Borgohain Games Bronze-medallist Pinki third successive defeat to the Saina Nehwal prepares to return during game reeled off six points on the trot to However, the gymnasts were sur- selection on all-around basis has put (69kg), Saweety Boora (75kg), defeated Ritu Grewal, while Japanese. surpass Saina and seal the match. prised to know that the selection will them in a spot. Bhagyabati Kachari (81kg) and Manisha defeated Meena Going into the match with an After the interval, Saina contin- Saina had reached the final of the be done on the basis of all-around Many of them are also staying on Seema Poonia (+81kg) are the Kumari Devi, a Silver-medallist overall 6-3 head-to-head count ued to move ahead and reeled off five Indonesia Masters in January and the results, which include four events for their own in the capital as SAI made other members of the squad. in Turkey. against Okuhara, Saina took time to straight points at 15-12 to gain eight only tournament she won this year women and six for men. it clear it will not provide lodging and Mary Kom, Lovlina, Sarita, Youth world champion get into the groove as Okuhra led 3- game points and soon pocketed the was the Commonwealth Games in "We only came to know after boarding facilities. Baghyabati and Simranjit made Shashi Chopra was a strong 0 early on. opening game. April, beating compatriot P V Sindhu coming here that the selection will be Also there is uncertainty whether it to the squad on the basis of contender against Sonia in 57kg The Indian slowly clawed back In the second game, Okuhara in the final at Gold Coast. on all-around basis. Generally, we get the international judges will be avail- their fine performances in the but the latter prevailed because at 6-6 before grabbing a slender 11- again opened a 4-1 lead. She made She also won a Bronze at the a letter a month in advance but this able for the selection trial as they were 13th International Silesian of her depth of experience. 10 advantage at the first break. it 6-6 but the Japanese broke off at 18th Asian Games. time we got it a week before the trials informed at the last moment.