Every great dream begins with a THURSDAY dreamer. Always remember, you JUNE 27, 2019 have within you the strength, the CHANDIGARH patience, and the passion to reach VOL. XXIII, NO. 139 for the stars to change the world. PAGES 12 Rs. 2 Harriet Tubman YUGMARGYOUR REGION, YOUR PAPER No compromise with national Cong insulted voters by questioning BJP's interest: Jaishankar to Pompeo massive win:Modi in RS Arvind Kumar is new India-US ties reaching new heights, says US Secy IB chief, Samant Goel AGENCY NEW DELHI, JUNE 26 to head RAW Discusses key strategic NEW DELHI: Senior IPS officers India on Wednesday told the US that it will go by its national interest while dealing issues with Modi Arvind Kumar and Samant Ku- NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra mar Goel were appointed chiefs with other countries, including with sanc- tions-hit Russia from whom New Delhi is Modi outlined his vision for the Indo-US of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) strategic partnership in the new tenure of and the Research and Analysis procuring S 400 missile defence systems. This was conveyed by External Affairs his government when US Secretary of State Wing (R&AW), respectively, on Mike Pompeo met him here Wednesday. Wednesday. Minister S Jaishankar to his American The prime minister expressed his strong The Appointments Committee of counterpart Mike Pompeo during an exten- commitment to achieve the full potential of the Cabinet, headed by Prime sive bilateral meeting here. bilateral relations in trade and economy, en- Minister Narendra Modi, ap- In a joint press interaction, Pompeo said ergy, defence, counter-terrorism and peo- AGENCY means the Congress. There is a limit of proved their appointments for a India is an important partner of the US and ple- to-people contacts. The two discussed NEW DELHI, JUNE 26 arrogance," Modi said. The prime min- two-year tenure, an order issued that the bilateral ties were reaching new various aspects of the bilateral relationship ister said that by using such language the by the Personnel Ministry said. heights. to strengthen the India-US strategic part- Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednes- Congress has hurt voters of the country. Kumar will take the reins of the While answering a question on the issue nership. day accused the Congress of insulting Going by the Congress party's argu- internal intelligence agency from of sanctions under the US’ Countering "The prime minister reiterated the priority voters of the country by questioning the ments, he wondered whether victory of Rajiv Jain, while Goel will suc- America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions that he attaches to relations with the US massive victory of the BJP in the Lok the Congress in Wayanad and Rae Bare- ceed Anil K Dhasmana at the Act (CAATSA) which may also impact In- and outlined his vision for the Strategic Sabha polls. li seats too were "defeat of the country". chief of India's external spy Partnership in the new tenure of the Gov- agency. dia’s procurement of the S-400 systems gence, Jaishankar said discussions with Replying to the debate on the Mo- "Due to narrow-mindedness and perver- from Moscow, Jaishankar said India has re- Pompeo were held on key issues including ernment and beyond, building on strong tion of Thaks to the President's address sity of thoughts, if some people do not lationships with several countries. energy and trade as well as on the situation foundation of trust and shared interest," a in the Rajya Sabha, Modi launched a accept mandate of the people by saying 3 children sleeping on “We have many relationships...they in Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific region. statement from the Prime Minister's Office scathing attack on the Congress, saying that 'you may have won the election but have a history. We will do what is in our na- On terrorism, Jaishankar said he ex- said. Pompeo expressed the US govern- by questioning the mandate of the peo- the country has lost', there can be noth- footpath mowed to tional interest and part of that strategic part- pressed appreciation for strong support of ment's continued interest in building ple, the opposition party has put voters ing more insulting for our democracy nership is the ability of each country to the Trump administration. stronger relations with India and working to- in the dock. "After such a big mandate, than this," he said. Noting that the Con- death by speeding car gether to realise the shared vision and comprehend and appreciate the national in- Pompeo, who arrived here Tuesday goals, it said. He also conveyed greetings you say you (BJP) have won, but the gress was not able to win even a single PATNA; Three children were terest of the other,” Jaishankar said. night, also called on Prime Minister Naren- of President Donald Trump to the prime country has lost....If the Congress loses, Lok Sabha seat in 17 states, he said it killed and one sustained injuries Noting that India-US strategic partner- dra Modi in the morning and discussed var- minister and congratulated him on his elec- does the country get defeated. Does the was time for the Congress to introspect after a speeding car ran over ship was based on deep and broad conver- ious aspects of the Indo-US relationship. toral victory. Congress mean the country and country and "accept defeat". them while they were sleeping on the footpath in Agam Kuan area here, police said. The driver of the car was thrashed to death by locals. "Three children died, one was in- jured and one man in the SUV China’s Fushida group Shah reviews security in J&K also died in the accident," a po- lice official told a news agency. The incident took place yesterday when the speeding car ran over them and flipped over the foot- to invest in Punjab ahead of Amarnath Yatra path, after which locals staged a protest and thrashed the car driv- er to death. HM to meet families Further investigation in the matter is underway. Amarinder assures all support of martyred cops SRINAGAR: On his maidan visit to provals and incentives by In- Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday Two pilgrims die vest Punjab, Munjal told the after assuming office, Union Home during Kinner Chief Minister. Minister Amit Shah to meet the fami- The project, comprising lies of policemen killed in militant at- an anchor unit and ancillary tacks in the state. Kailash yatra Sources said that after chaired the KINNAUR : Two pilgrims died of is spread over 100 acres of the total 380 acres of land in review meeting on security arrange- cold and altitude sickness on ments in the state for upcoming Wednesday, while undertaking a the hi-tech cycle valley at Amarnath Yatra at Sher-i-Kashmir In- yatra to Kinner Kailash in Kinnaur Ludhiana, with potential em- ternational Convention Centre district. ployment to 1000 people. (SKICC), Shah would meet the fami- The deceased, identified as The annual capacity at the lies of slain policemen. Piyush Verma and Varun Singh Hero Cycles plant would be died due to extremely cold around 4 million cycles. Hero weather as they were wading Cycle has assured inward in- through the difficult terrain of the vestments & tie-ups from AGENCY ter also review security arrange- BSNL to provide pre-loaded Kinner Kailash Mountain. leading international firms SRINAGAR, JUNE 26 ments for upcoming Amarnath ya- According to the police, a total of BUREAU Captain Amarinder Singh at a (like Panasonic, Yamaha etc.) tra. SIM to Amarnath pilgrims five friends undertook the trek in CHANDIGARH, JUNE 26: meeting here on Wednesday. from countries such as Japan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Governor Malik, his advisor K SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir circle of Kinnaur district. Hero Cycles Group Chair- Germany. who is on a two-day visit to the Vijay Kumar, Home Secretary Ra- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has made The other three -- Karan, Rajen- China’s Fushida Group has man Pankaj Munjal and Ad- The Chinese Group, the Kashmir on Wednesday held a se- jiv Gauba, Chief Secretary B V R special arrangements to provide smooth connectivi- dra Kumar and Anshul Jaswal -- decided to collaborate with visor Jagdish Khattar were world’s largest and most inte- curity meeting at Sher-i-Kashmir Subrahmanyam, Northern Army ty for communication requirements of yatris were rescued by the Quick Re- undertaking the pilgrimage to holy Amarnath cave sponse Team of Kinnaur Police. Hero Cycles in the latter’s Rs also present at the meeting, grated bicycle manufacturer, International Convention Centre Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, commencing District officials have directed oth- 210 crore cycle manufactur- along with the Fushida dele- will collaborate with Hero (SKICC) Srinagar. DGP Dilbagh Singh, divisional from July 1. er pilgrims to refrain from taking ing project in Ludhiana’s hi- gation. Cycles for the manufacture of Soon after his arrival here, the commissioner Kashmir and divi- Since prepaid connections of other states are not al- the yatra to the mountain. tech cycle valley, thus paving The Hero Cycles’ proj- premium bicycles and elec- Home minister chaired a high-lev- sional commissioner Jammu were lowed to work in J&K, special pre-loaded Yatra the way for further strength- ect, which had a deadline of tric bikes. Fushida brings to el meeting of civil administration present in the meeting, they said. SIMs are being provided by BSNL with the approval Niti Aayog CEO ening of Punjab’s industrial April 2022 to commence pro- the table extensive capabili- officials and top bosses of various Reports added that the Home of Ministry of Home Affairs /DOT.