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Rotary Club of Jammu City, in A meeting of Jammu-Kashmir Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir collaboration with Swift Hospital, Government Teachers Forum was Baseer Ahmad Khan today called for Amritsar, is organizing a Free One held at Samba under the early redressal of issues confronting 3 Day Medical Camp on Sunday, 5 presidentship of Satish Dutta State 7 street vendors. These directions were

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 Vol No: XXII Issue No. 42  18.02.2017 (Saturday) Daily  Jammu Tawi  Price ` 2/-  Pages-12 Regd. No. JK|306|2014-16 2 J&K Ministers resign from BJP, Congress trade fireworks Cabinet, PDP in crises over Army Chief's remarks NL CORRESPONDENT voice of separatists and National Conference, JAMMU TAWI, FEB 17 "politicizing" the armed Jammu & Kashmir's forces for "lowly political principal Opposition party, Sidelights The ruling BJP and the main gains", the BJP strongly have criticised the Army Opposition Congress on defended Rawat, who had Chief over his stern message Raj Bhawan becomes Friday traded fireworks over said on Wednesday that the to the Kashmiri locals. Army Chief Gen Bipin locals preventing security The Congress party has also a smoking Zone! Rawat's recent remarks forces from conducting their said security forces should warning local people operations and even adopt restraint while dealing JAMMU TAWI, FEB 17 hampering counter- supporting terrorists in the with common people and militancy operations in Kashmir Valley will be should only go after the A pleasing scrap of amusing happenings at Raj Bhawan Kashmir of tough action. treated as "anti-nationals" wrong-doers. Induction poised returned from the entry gate Imran Ansari, who was were witnessed during a simple and a brief oath-taking Charging the Congress with and will face "tough action". Senior Congress leader and for Altaf’s skill of after he had a tiff with the Minister for Information ceremony specially held for inducting a disgruntled allegedly speaking in the The separatists and the ex-Union P2 political security staff of Raj Bhawan Technology, Technical Srinagar based PDP MLA Mr. Altaf Bukhari, who was to allow entry to all the Education and Youth maneuvering to earlier dropped by Ms Mehbooba Mufti while forming Services & Sports, resigned New Delhi holds Islamabad responsible check-mate Karra persons accompanying him. her cabinet as Chief Minister. Altaf Bukhari, an old because he was promised by in Srinagar LS When the security staff stalwart, known for his political maneuvering was a Mehbooba that he would be by-polls insisted on the member in Mufti Mohd Syeed’s cabinet, staged a for launching anti-India campaign given an important portfolio security/invitation passes, he comeback after PDP felt him a necessity in view of as and when cabinet is JAMMU, FEBR 17 (KIP) peace in the region. the region. And this charge NL CORRESPONDENT left with his companions in a forthcoming Srinagar Lok Sabha by-polls to check- SRINAGAR, FEB 17 expanded, sources said. Even after having been held was categorically denied by buff. mate, Tariq Hamid Karra, the founder member of PDP “Both the ministers have Earlier, in the afternoon Pakistan has, once again, responsible for exporting India. and Srinagar MP who had resigned from PDP and his The induction of a sulking submitted their resignations blamed India for resorting to terror to India in general and Even after having been Governor N N Vohra LS seat. senior PDP leader and to Chief Minister Mehbooba ceasefire violations when to Jammu and Kashmir in engaged in in fighting a administered oath of office Going by the contents of the Invitation Card, there were former minister in cabinet by Mufti. Both have listed the Indian forces simply particular Pakistan has proxy war in Kashmir and secrecy to Atlaf Bukhari speculations of Governor administering oath to more Chief Minister Mehbooba reasons for their resignation retaliated violations of the started indulging in a Islamabad has also alleged at Raj Bhawan in Jammu. than one minister as the text of invitation talked about Mufti and reshuffle of in their respective letters to ceasefire committed by Pak vicious campaign against that Indian atrocities against With Bukhari's induction, plural narrative “….. Administering oath to Legislators portfolios of some ministers CM,” they said. troops. India. Kashmiris are continuing the council of ministers of as Ministers…” After the Warrant was read at the on Friday has led to a sudden Broadcaster-turned- And border villages on this Pakistan has said that it is a unabated and said that PDP-BJP coalition podium and Mr. Altaf Bukhari took the oath in the name crisis in the ruling party with politician, Bukhari was side of the International matter of grave concern as Pakistan was committed to government has gone up to of ‘ALLAH’, the ceremony was wound up with two disgruntled PDP divested of key portfolios of border and the LOC bear India is trying to endanger the Kashmiris' legitimate 24. announcement for Council of Ministers to have a Group ministers reportedly testimony to the fact that the peace in the region and movement for self- Revenue, Relief, The state can have a photograph. resigning in the evening. Pak troops opened first fire disturbing the strategic determination. Islamabad Rehabilitation and maximum of 25 ministers. Amusingly, Mr. Kavinder Gupta, holding a Sources said two PDP on civilians an d their balance, also accused India of Reconstruction and given As per agreement between constitutional post of the Speaker and not a minister, ministers – Syed Basharat houses forcing several Pakistan last week had said violating ceasefire on the charge of only less important PDP and BJP, PDP will be took a seat next to the Governor. The Governor then thousand border villagers to that India was building a Line of Control and Bukhari and Imran Ansari – Horticulture department by having 14 ministers politely told Mr. Kavinder Gupta of his mistake and he resigned from the cabinet Chief Minister Mehbooba including Chief Minister and had to leave the place for the standing cabinet minister. migrate to safer places. And "secret nuclear city" and Working Boundary resulting this evening. While Imran Mufti after senior PDP BJP 11 ministerial berths. Earlier, the Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Minister the Pak policies towards accumulated a stockpile of into loss of precious civilian Ansari attended today’s leader and former minister After his induction in the India have indicated that nuclear weapons which lives. Adding that Pakistan cabinet, Altaf Bukhari was Basharat Bukhari got annoyed and returned from the oath-taking ceremony at Raj Altaf Bukhari was inducted entry gate after he had a tiff with the P2 Islamabad has been threatens to undermine the has repeatedly lodged Bhawan, Basharat Bukhari in the cabinet today. given charge P2 responsible for derailing strategic balance of power in protest P2 IN BRIEF Home Ministry reviews functioning Public Works is a challenging JK schools without Only one of paramilitary forces woman judge in task for me: Naeem electricity NL CORRESPONDENT General of CRPF, CISF, SC out of 28 NEW DELHI, FEB 17 BSF, NSG, Assam Rifles, NL CORRESPONDENT Education ministry till date more and more reforms in the NL CORRESPONDENT The information was given SSB and ITBP, various JAMMU TAWI, FEB 17 has been assigned the system. He is a capable SRINAGAR, FEB 17 on November 7 after the The Home Ministry today NEW DELHI, FEB 17 issues related to the portfolio of Civil Works person who knows his job High Court, took note of reviewed the functioning of functioning of paramilitary Bukhari is a capable person (R&B) while Education has very well." Akhtar, however, Despite tall claims by the the increased incidents of There is no woman judge paramilitary forces and forces were discussed to handle Education Deptt been given to Altaf Bukhari. said the R&B is a challenging government that uplifting arson involving schools, among the five new judges discussed issues like raising Srinagar, Feb: Hours after threadbare. Akhtar said when he had job for him. "But I will the educational system in had directed the state appointed in the Supreme new battalions, increasing minor reshuffle in portfolios The issues discussed took over the charge of consult people like Veeri Jammu and Kashmir was government to provide Court who were sworn -in women's representation and of ministers, Government included raising of Education ministry people sahab and Altaf Sahab, as its top priority, only 20 "adequate lighting" to the today. expansion of the air wing of spokesperson Naeem Akhtar additional battalions, setting used to say what he (Akhtar) they both have been ministers percent schools have schools. With the new the BSF. said that Chief Minister has up of regional centres and will do in education, but now of this very department, to electricity in the state. "2,207 schools have appointments, while the At the high-level meeting, the ultimate authority and he hubs, housing issues related the results are before utilise their expertise to try A recent survey by the electricity facility in total strength of judges in chaired by Minister of State is satisfied with the changes to paramilitary personnel, everyone. "I am sure the new and understand the Associated Chambers of Kashmir division, while the apex court goes up to for Home Kiren Rijiju and in the portfolios. representation of women in Education minister will take functioning of the vital Commerce & Industry of 6,004 are still operating 28 out of a sanctioned 31, attended by Directors Akhtar who was holding the there is only one sitting forces, P2 forward the mission and bring department," he said. India (ASSOCHAM) without it," the Director woman judge, P2 revealed that only 21.3 per Education had said in its Reshuffle of Ministries with PDP Ministers Protests, clashes in Valley; two cops cent of the schools in report to the High Court. Avalanche Altaf gets Education, Naeem gets Public Works injured in grenade attack by militants Jammu and Kashmir have "Only some reputed warning issued electricity facility. In the institution here has Basharat to take care of Horticulture, Drabu loses culture study, ASSOCHAM has electricity facility due to listed 10 states with poor which they have fans as SRINAGAR, FEB 17 NL CORRESPONDENT Minister Mehbooba Mufti's folios of Revenue, Relief, electricity supply in well as ACs and computers. SRINAGAR, FEB 17 The Divisional top confident Naeem Rehabilitation, schools. Due to the lack of Akhtar who has been now Reconstruction and Disaster Even the last year's report electricity supply to the Administration, Kashmir In a minor reshuffle of moved assigned the Public Management. by Unified District schools, the students have today issued an avalanche portfolios the newly Works ministry. The portfolio of Revenue, Information System of to face immense warning for next 24 hours inducted minister Syed for hilly and avalanche As per the circular issued Relief, Rehabilitation, Education (UDISE) had inconveniences during hot Altaf Bukhari has been prone areas of Kashmir by General Administration, Reconstruction and Disaster also pointed out that summers and chilling given the much important valley and Kargil district. Abdul Rahman Veeri, who Management was held by around 21,381 out of winters and also affect their Education portfolio which was holding Public Works According to a statement Syed Basharat Bukhari till 29,047 schools lacked studies," an official said. was till now held by Chief has been given the port of Divisional today and P2 electricity facilities in the A senior official said that Administration, P2 state. the department has taken NL CORRESPONDENT injured were quickly Govt's Kashmir policy a complete The lack of electricity in up the issue of providing MoS Home visits SRINAGAR, FEB 17 removed to hospital where there condition is stated to majority of the schools has electricity to the schools Clashes erupted in central kept them devoid of other with the state's Power injured CRPF failure: Sitaram Yechury be "stable". Srinagar and Sopore and The police and witnessed associated facilities as Development Department officer at AIIMS NL CORRESPONDENT said the government's address the growing Pulwama towns of Kashmir said that irate crowds of well. The ASSOCHAM (PDD). NEW DELHI, FEB 17 Kashmir's policy is a alienation of the people of Valley after weekly youth attempted to march survey points out that only He said that the department NEW DELHI, FEB 17 complete failure. Kashmir and to draw them congregational prayers were along the streets of volatile 15.8 per cent of schools in would have to look for the Hours after the Jammu and Throwing light on the in. Not a single one of these held in local mosques on old Srinagar after Friday the state are having the funds to ensure paying of Union minister Kiren Kashmir Government issued confidence-building confidence-building Friday. prayers were held at nearby facility of computer sets. electricity charges to the Rijiju today visited the advisory to the locals to stay measures discussed post the measures have been In a separate incident, two Grand Mosque. When Earlier, the Director of PDD as well. AIIMS Trauma Centre to away from encounter areas all-party delegation visit to implemented so far. So, it's cops were injured when confronted by J&K police School Education Kashmir "So far, we didn't feel the enquire about the in the Valley, Communist Kashmir, Yechury said none clear that this government's militants tossed a hand and CRPF which fired (DSEK) has informed the need for electricity in condition of CRPF Party of India-Marxist (CPI- of the measures have been Kashmir's policy is a grenade towards a police teargas canisters to push High Court that over 6,000 schools. But recently took Commanding Officer M) general secretary implemented so far. complete failure," he told party in Srinagar's Nowhatta them back into dark alleys, schools in the valley were up the issue with PDD," he Chetan Kumar P2 Sitaram Yechury on Friday "The whole idea was to ANI. P2 area on Friday evening. The the youth P2 without electricity. added. 2 CITY the northlines Jammu | Saturday | Feb | 18 | 2017

BSF jawan from Jamshedpur martyred

Jamshedpur, Feb 17 During duty when his at TMH mortuary. His last condition deteriorated, rites will be performed on BSF soldier from Himanshu was admitted to Saturday while the funeral Jamshedpur died after Army Hospital and died procession will be taken out serious illness at BSF during treatment. The mortal from his Bagunnagar Hospital in Jammu & Khenkaran border on remains of the deceased resident at 10 in the Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir and got jawan reached his morning. Jawan Himanshu Sah, seriously ill after lung hometown Jamshedpur on Jawan Himanshu will be laid resident of Bagunnagar in disorder due to excess cold Friday. to rest with full state Sidhgora was posted at in the region. The dead body has been kept honours. businesses in several areas for rest of the day. Reports said Avalanche warning issued FROM PAGE 1 that a large number of youth took out an 'aazadi' procession BJP, Congress trade fireworks through the town streets and when the security forces came "High danger avalanche warning valid for next 24 hours in their way at Murran Chowk they responded by hurling over Army Chief's remarks from February 17 to February 18, 2017 (1700 hrs) exists for 2 J&K Ministers resign from stones at them, triggering clashes. avalanche prone slopes in Bandipora district." Protests and clashes were reported also from Sopore town, Cabinet, PDP in crises home minister P Chidambaram has described the Army "While as medium danger avalanche warning exists for 48-km northwest of Srinagar. Groups of youth tried to Chief's comments as "intemperate". He asserted that the avalanche prone slopes of Baramulla, Kupwara, Ganderbal march from local Jamia Masjid, chanting pro-freedom of Education Department, which was earlier held by Naeem government should change its approach and reach out to the and Kargil districts of Kashmir Division" the statement slogans but were stopped by the police on way. Akhtar. people of J&K to address the situation there which, he added. Subsequently, the town areas witnessed pitched street Akhtar was given charge of high profile Public Works added, required a political solution. Accordingly, all concerned Deputy Commissioners have battles till sunset, leaving seven persons injured. Department, which was earlier held by Abdul Rehman Chidambaram also cautioned the government that its been asked to take precautionary measures in their Veeri. current high-handed approach would only cause "more respective districts and advise people not to venture in Veeri was assigned charge of Ministry of Revenue, Disaster alienation" in Kashmir in addition to "more infilitration, Reshuffle of Ministries with PDP Ministers avalanche prone areas during the aforementioned period Management, Relief Rehabilitation & Reconstruction and more encounters, and more deaths, including those of Altaf gets Education, Naeem gets Public Works and monitor the situation regularly to avert any untoward Parliamentary Affairs. security personnel and civilians". incident. Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu was also divested of A slew of union ministers and BJP leaders, including in the latest reshuffle of portfolio he has been allotted Culture department, which will be looked after by CM Venkaiah Naidu, Prakash Javadekar and Kiren Rijiju, have Horticulture Department. Mehbooba herself. endorsed and justified Gen Rawat's remarks. With this the Chief Minister has bifurcated the Agriculture Only one woman judge in Altaf Bukhari was R&B minister in Mufti Sayeed-led PDP- The centre has slammed the Congress leaders for criticizing production department. Now Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura BJP coalition government. He was dropped by Mehbooba Rawat's statement, claiming that what the Army Chief said will hold the portfolio of Agriculture Department only. SC out of 28 after taking over as CM of the coalition government due to was "not a warning" but only "concern" over civilians' Another senior minister Dr. Haseeb Drabu has been stripped his hobnobbing with BJP and others to form the alternative safety. off the portfolio of Culture which the Chief Minister Justice R Banumathi. government during the three months stalemate on formation "It is appalling and a matter of concern that the Congress is Mehbooba Mufti has retained with herself. Sources said women Chief Justices of two High Courts who of the government in the State after Mufti Sayeed's death on falling to this temptation of politicizing the Army Chief's were in the reckoning could not find favour with the five January 7 last year, when Mehboobas insisted for some statement... This party can go to any extent for political Govt's Kashmir policy a complete senior-most judges of the Supreme Court who are part of assurance from the centre on Agenda of Alliance. Now, benefits. It is speaking the voice of separatists for lowly the Collegium for selection of judges for higher judiciary. Altaf, being Srinagar MLA and having local influence has political gains. failure: Sitaram Yechury Senior advocate Indira Jaising said it is very difficult to been inducted in the cabinet with an eye on by-polls of Citing statements of Congress leaders, an official version understand why the women Chief Justices of two High Srinagar Lok Sabha seat. said these were "unbecoming of a national party" and asked Appealing the government to build confidence among the Courts were not considered. The seat fell vacant after the PDP MP Tariq Karra resigned the Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi to make his Kashmir people, Yechury said the present situation is "I fail to understand why there is an all-male team. There is from the party and the Lok Sabha last year and has given an position clear on his colleagues' comments. making the entire population condemnable. no explanation coming from any authority, whether it is the indication of joining Congress which he is likely to "What the Army Chief has said is not a warning but an "Now they are trying to create a situation whereby the Supreme Court, the Government or the President on why no formalize in coming few days at New Delhi after meeting expression of concern. He is worried that innocent people whole population is being condemned. The point is to women judges have been found fit to be a Supreme Court Congress High Command. may be hit and become collateral damage (in anti-terrorist separate the people from the separatists. This should be the judge," she said. Karra was the face of PDP in Srinagar and is all set to join operation). He is saying that don't come in the line of fire. strategy which the government itself agreed. But, they have Some women lawyers also expressed concern over the issue Congress and contest the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat as The Army Chief's tough talk came after four soldiers, not done anything so far. We want the government to move but declined to make any comment on record, saying "this Congress candidate. including a Major, were killed in two separate encounters in on these confidence-building measures that they themselves has been happening every time." Bukhari wields lot of influence and being an old stalwart in Kashmir in which four terrorists were also gunned down. announced. Then move towards a situation whereby peace The development leaves the apex court with only Justice R political maneuvering in Srinagar can prove beneficial for Hitting back at the BJP, the Congress asked whether the and normalcy can be ensured in Kashmir and people's Banumathi as the sitting woman judge, who was appointed the PDP in check-mating Karra and strengthen party in morale of Indian soldiers was not affected when 188 jawans confidence can be restored," he said. in August 2014 when another lady judge, Justice Ranjana Srinagar, which has remained stronghold of NC. were killed in terror attacks over the last 30 months of the Earlier today, the Jammu and Kashmir Government issued Prakash Desai was present. (AGENCIES) Narendra Modi dispensation. advisory to the people of the Valley to stay away from the The Congress's chief spokesman Randeep Surjewala asked sites of encounters. Raj Bhawan becomes Singh whether this morale was not affected "when Modiji The advisory came a day after Chief of Army Staff General MoS Home visits injured feasted with PM Sharief in Pakistan as jawans sacrificed for Bipin Rawat said those Kashmiris supporting terrorists CRPF officer at AIIMS a smoking Zone! India" or "when Modiji invited the rogue ISI to investigate would be considered anti-national. the Pathankot terror attack in India" or "when the BJP-PDP "People who have picked up arms, the local boys, if they government gave compensation to the kin of dreaded want to continue with such acts of terrorism and display Cheeta who sustained injuries during an encounter with security staff of Raj Bhawan to allow entry to all the terrorists in J & K". flags of ISIS and Pakistan, then we will treat them as anti- militants in Kashmir. persons accompanying him. When the security staff insisted On the question of the Army Chief's remarks, Congress national elements and go helter-skelter for them. Our The Minister of State for Home, after meeting the doctors on the security/invitation passes, he left with his leader Jyotiraditya Scindia reportedly said, "The issue of relentless operations will continue," General Rawat said. treating Cheeta, said the officer was being treated by the companions in a buff and did not attended the oath-taking internal security of the country is a serious one and there (ANI) specialists and that the government would provide all ceremony. can be no compromise on it. But... atrocities should not be necessary help in this regard. Last but not the least, former separatist leader and now a inflicted on innocents. Action should be taken against those CRPF officials said Cheeta's condition remained "critical" Minister from BJP quota, Sajjad Lone defied all decorum Home Ministry reviews involved in wrong-doings but there is need to adopt after he was admitted to the premier hospital early this week and civility when he and one of his friends were seen restraint." after being flown from Kashmir in an air ambulance. lighting cigarettes openly belittling the essence of Raj functioning of paramilitary forces He added that children were blinded and atrocities were Hailing from Rajasthan, Cheeta bore the initial brunt of the Bhawan after the formal function was over. Smoking is committed against them during their agitation in Kashmir BSF air wing, training centres, filling up of vacancies, attack on Tuesday in Hajjan where a joint team of army, prohibited even in public place and is an offence. But who last year. bothers as J&K politicians here give two hoots to the rules construction of roads in difficult areas and issues related to CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police had laid siege to the and decorum. procurement of land, among others, a Home Ministry area following intelligence inputs that two foreign terrorists Protests, clashes in Valley; two cops statement said. were hiding there. injured in grenade attack by militants Addressing the officials, Rijiju said the Government Cheeta, the Commanding Officer of CRPF's 45th battalion New Delhi holds Islamabad responsible appreciates the dedication of the forces and is making all deployed in Kashmir valley, had received gunshot wounds efforts to boost the morale of forces and take care of them. in his eye, hands, waist and pelvic region and had suffered for launching anti-India campaign hurled stones at them. The clashes continued for a couple of (AGENCIES) a fracture in the hand, they added. hours, disrupting normal life in the neighbourhood. The minister also met Cheeta's wife. CRPF DG K Durga with India in this regard. India has rejected these The Pulwama town in south of the Valley also witnessed Prasad was also present at the hospital. allegations as lies.(KIP) similar clashes, leading to closure of shops and other

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NL Correspondent and harassment of the Jammu Tawi, Feb 17 underemployed shall be fought vigorously by the Coming down heavily on the Panthers party along with State Government for the aggrieved young perpetuating discrimination fraternity until their rights against the educated youth of and due share were restored Jammu while divesting them to them. Prominent among of their due share in those who spoke on the employment besides occasion included Rajesh adapting the policy of 'use Padgotra, Sham Gorkha, and throw' against them, Purshotam Parihar, Nirmal scores of aggrieved educated Kishore, Raj Kumar Arun youth led by Harsh Dev Dev Singh lampooned BJP's issued this week in which taken in national interest, Khajuria, Udhayveer, Singh Chairman JKNPP claims of "Achey Din" as mere 10 posts went to disconcerted Singh regretted. Mohinder Singh, Anil along with several Panther mirage for the educated Jammu region out of 58 and Expressing solidarity with Rakwal, Narinder Sharma, activists staged a furious youth. He said that the the rest were ladled out to the plus two contractual Shankar Singh Sanju, Sansar protest demonstration at ruffians, vandals, hooligans Kashmir. Likewise, 7 out of lecturers sitting on chain Chand. Exhibition Ground Jammu and illiterates were glorified 10 posts in the discipline of hunger strike, Singh said that today. The agitated in Kashmir while the Business Studies also the teaching fraternity had protestors including the nationalists and patriots were released during current week been rendering their services ignored PSC aspirants raised discriminated, exploited, were gifted to the candidates with zeal and honesty in Rotary Club to organize medical camp on Feb 19 ant- govt. slogans against the suppressed and quelled. of the valley, he divulged. schools and colleges on sinister BJP-PDP alliance Dismayed over the Unprecedentedly, 10000 paltry salaries with a hope Club of Jammu City urged upon the seeking equitable treatment deprivation of Jammu youth posts of SPOs sanctioned by that they would be media and the people of Jammu with them. Dubbing the State in selections to govt. the Govt. of India for J&K regularized to earn with region to spread the message about government's announcement services, Singh made a earlier were out rightly dignity and honour. He the Camp so that maximum number of of ex-gratia and jobs to shocking reference of the assigned to various districts cautioned the State patients can benefit from this unique NOKs of slain militants and recently published select list of Kashmir region with full government and the BJP opportunity. Sandeep Berry, the stone pelters as highly of Asstt. Professors in the consent of BJP justifying leaders in particular that Project Director of the Camp, said obnoxious and insane, Harsh discipline of Education that the decision had been regional bias in selections that Rotary Club of Jammu City shall make maximum efforts to ensure that the Camp benefits maximum number Civil Defence organizes awareness prog of patients, particularly from the lower strata of the society. The Camp NL Correspondent Commandant NCC highly appreciated the Defence of the people by the people will be inaugurated by Shri Kavinder Jammu Tawi, Feb 17 the role of Civil Defence and requested for the people. The main aim of the NL Correspondent the underprivileged sections of the Gupta, Hon'ble Speaker, J&K Jammu Tawi, Feb 17 to conduct such awareness programmes awareness programme to facilitate the society, Rotary Club of Jammu City Legislative Assembly, he One day awareness programme held at in future also. Sh. Sunil Kumar, Dy. NCC cadets and staff members with will also supply free medicines to the added.Harjinder Singh Goraya, NCC Annual Training Camp, Nagrota Commandant NCC also present on this regard to preventive history of Civil Rotary Club of Jammu City, in deserving patients and ensure free Director Administration, Swift which was organised by Civil Defence, occasion. At least, 400/450 NCC cadets Defence and importance of Flood collaboration with Swift Hospital, follow up visits.The specialist and Hospital, Amritsar also spoke on the Jammu under the guidance of and staff members attended the Rescue, Air Raid and Fire Fighting as Amritsar, is organizing a Free One super specialist doctors including Dr. occasion and thanked the Directorate of HG / Civil Defence & awareness programme. At the end of the the cadets were from J&K from all the Day Medical Camp on Sunday, Prahlad Duggal, Chief ENT and management of Lakshmi Narain SDRF, J&K and close supervision of Sh. programme Sh. Kuldeep Khajuria, remote areas of Rajouri, Poonch, Doda February 19, 2017 at Lakshmi Narain Head/Neck Surgeon, Dr. Dushyant Temple for providing the venue for Kuldeep Khajuria, Dy.SP, Dy. Dy.SP, Dy. Controller Civil Defence, Bhaderwah, Kishtwar & Kathua and Temple, Gandhi Nagar from 9 a.m. till Thaman, Neuro Surgeon, Dr. Ravijot the Free Medical Camp.The Press Controller Civil Defence, Jammu. In the Jammu thanked to all the NCC cadets remote areas of Udhampur district being 4 p.m.Announcing this at a Press Singh, Chief Orthopedic Surgeon and Conference was also attended by awareness camp, the NCC cadets were and staff members who were present in the educated youth of the state & also to Conference here today, Ravinder Dr. Vikas Kakkar, Consultant Plastic Rotarians Sanjeev Vaid, Adeep given the knowledge of First Aid, the programme and requested to join the impart the education which they learnt Kaul, President, Rotary Club of Surgeon will be available for free Mehta, Robin Mehta, Sandeep Bhat, Rescue Techniques & Fire Fighting with Civil Defence Organisation in their from the awareness camp to the other Jammu City said that as a part of its consultation at the Camp, Kaul Arun Ninawat and Gurdev Sodhi practical session. Col. Ravinder Singh, native states because Civil Defence is citizens of their respective localities. continuous endeavor to reach out to said.Anil Swaraj, Secretary, Rotary among others. Dy CM for expediting power projects Implementation status of PM's to augment supply position Dev Package reviewed NL Correspondent land acquisition issues and handing over of Jammu Tawi, Feb 17 NL Correspondent of power are mitigated and land, free of all encumbrances to the Jammu Tawi, Feb 17 people get benefit from the implementing agencies at the earliest," the same. The Deputy Chief Chief Secretary, B R Sharma Friday Chief Secretary said. Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Minister also directed for reviewed the implementation status of the Major development projects including Nirmal Singh today directed expediting work under Rs 80068 crore PM's Development AIIMSs, IIM, IIT, Pakal Dul Power the officers of the Power RAPDRP maintaining it Package-2015 for Jammu and Kashmir in a Project, 16 Road Projects including ring Development Department would go a long way in meeting with Administrative Secretaries. road in Jammu & Srinagar, Zojila Tunnel, 4 (PDD) to expedite work on improving the distribution of As many as 63 projects have been approved Laning of National Highway, various projects especially power in major towns in the under PMDP-2015 under various sectors. Comprehensive Plan for Flood those taken up under Prime state. He also called for Chief Secretary received detailed brief Management works on Jhelum and its Minister's Development expediting the from the concerned Administrative tributaries etc are being funded under Package - 2015. The Deputy Secretaries about the latest implementation PMDP-2015. Power Sheikh Gul Ayaz, initiatives meant for power supply to the implementation of DDUJGY Chief Minister was speaking status of the projects and urged them to The Union Ministry of Home Affairs is Chief Engineers and other augmentation of the power consumers of the state. Dr and carrying out necessary at a meeting convened to expedite all issues especially related to land regularly monitoring and consolidating the senior officers of the infra under the PMDP is fast Singh said it has to be formalities needed for it. discuss implementation of acquisition and utilization of funds. progress of PMDP-2015 and sending department were present in paced and these are ensured that the funds The meeting was told that various schemes in the "Departments should ensure resolution of periodical report to the PMO. power sector. Commissioner the meeting. The Deputy completed within the earmarked for the power out of the total amount of /Secretary Power Chief Minister asked the stipulated timeline. He said sector are utilized fully so Rs 11650 crore earmarked Development Department officers to synergize their commissioning of these that the problems being under PMDP, an amount of Traffic Police books 1773 violators (PDD) Mr Dheeraj Gupta, efforts, so that effective projects would go a long way faced in the transmission, Rs 6153 crore has been Development Commissioner implementation of various in providing hassle free distribution and generation earmarked for improving NL Correspondent Challans were imposed on National Highway (NHW) Jammu Tawi, Feb 17 the power generation in the 1,773 persons, who were open for vehicular traffic. state. Similarly, an amount found violating traffic rules In this regard, SSP Traffic Team Jammu, ARGS 'Road communication stimulates Inspector General of Police of Rs 4332 cr has been kept in different parts of the NHW SK Bhagat convened (IGP), Traffic Jagjit Kumar India hold medical camp socio-economic transformation' for improving distribution State today, he added. He a meeting of different road today said, "Traffic Police Jammu, Feb 17 network in the state and Rs said, "In Jammu city only, maintenance agencies and NL Correspondent Reiterating Government's has launched a special Team Jammu along with ARGS India and Jammu Tawi, Feb 17 1250 Cr for improving 156 challans were executed discussed various issues supported by Sanyog Pharmacy, organized a free commitment towards transmission capabilities, drive against the errant for different traffic related to trouble spots and development of road health check-up camp here at Oldage Home, out of which Rs 400 cr drivers to curb the menace violations including driving accident prone areas on the Speaker, Legislative Assembly connectivity across all regions, Ambphalla Jammu. As per the release, during the each are for Jammu , of traffic violations and without licence, not NHW between Udhampur Kavinder Gupta today said he said the government has camp, around 50 senior citizens putting up in Kashmir divisions and Rs visible offences." He wearing helmet and seat and Jawahar Tunnel. He development of road chalked out carefully calculated Oldage Home were examined by a team of doctors 300 cr for Ladakh. It was further informed that the belts. The IGP directed the stressed upon them to make infrastructure brings multiple phase by phase road headed by Dr S K Bali, Head of the Department, also given out the PMAs drive would continue socio-economic benefits to the infrastructure development plan concerned officers to take the road trafficable for two Nephrology Department, Super Specialty Hospital would soon be constituted throughout the State in necessary efforts in way traffic and put in place Jammu, Dr Surinder Sodhi Senior Resident people and catalyze the local for the state. The execution of economy. these projects is being for implementation of order to bring improvement coordination with other all required arrangements Department Nephrology and other doctors. The various schemes. in traffic management. stake holders for keeping to reduce accidents. team of doctors found that most of the senior Kavinder said this during the meticulously carried out in a citizens living in Oldage Home were either BP foundation laying ceremony for phased and time-bound patients, diabetic or suffering with other ailments. construction of road from manner to ensure the benefits After examining them (Senior Citizens), the team Sunjwan to Chatta under the of these initiatives reach of doctors led by Dr SK Bali gave them a brief Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak common masses, he said. overview of the diseases they are suffering with and Yojana (PMGSY). Member Parliament Jugal also educated them about certain health tips. Later, The Speaker along with Kishore while addressing the free medicines were also distributed among the Member Parliament Jugal gathering assured the public Oldage Home dwellers. Chairman Team Jammu, Kishore Sharma laid the of Government's commitment Zorawar Singh Jamwal regretted about the foundation stone for this 5 km and support towards their circumstance due to which the senior citizens have stretch of road, at a function development and growth. to leave their houses and live in oldage homes. He held here today. The road is He asked the people to said, "It is very painful that the modern day being constructed at an participate actively in the generation is forcing their elders live in such estimated cost of Rs 3.72 crore. development process of the Oldage homes." He said, "Team Jammu has always "With the development of all state. He also urged the locals helped the needy people and contributed for social weather rural roads, benefits to be watchful of the causes and it will always do so in nearing future." to the rural economy will be Government and monitor the He also sought cooperation from various social quickly visible including progress on all groups and NGOs to come forward and help such increased mobility, increased developmental works being people who have been neglected by their own productivity, saving in cost of undertaken in their area. wards. Divyashish Jamwal Vice President Sanyog transportation of men and The Speaker and Member Pharmacy Jammu , said that under CSR, Sanyog material and speedier flow of Parliament were Pharmacy has been conducting such programmes commodities besides, accompanied by various for the past some years and will organize similar changes in the life style", the officials of the concerned programmes in the years to come. Speaker added. departments. 4 HILL DISTRICT the northlines Jammu | Saturday | February 18 | 2017 Jan concerned over erratic power supply SKUAST-J organizes training on times due to power crisis rejuvenation of old senile orchards with government and concerned minister hardly be taken care of against bothering about the insect-pests and diseases situation. He also remind while rejuvenating old apple government that and almond trees. Dr. Rohit examinations of different Sharma suggested timely classes are on cards and it's application of manures and time for students to prepare fertilizers to obtain optimum for papers but unscheduled production from apple and curtailment is taking toll on almond trees and to keep their studies. Others who them healthy for longer time. were present on the Bhaskar Singh, Senior occasion include Distt. NL Correspondent Research Fellow emphasized addressing a public meeting on peak and things are Working president Poonch, Feb 17 upon the use of improved in Mandi area of Poonch. becoming worst due to Baghusain Rathour, Naseeb Party workers and leaders unscheduled curtailment NL Correspondent almond' at Sartingal Jamwal, Principal varieties of apple and Expressing serious concern khan Rathour, Abdul Ahad Bhaderwah, Feb 17 as well as locals of Mandi and government should Bhaderwah. The training Investigator of the ICAR almond for their existing over the erratic power Bhatt, Amcla Lone, Ghulam programme was organized Network Project on area informed Ajaz Jan that shun it's carelessness and Hussain Chachi, Najab Din systems, use of pollinizers scenario in areas of Pir Scientists of Regional under the esteemed guidance Outreach of Technologies of life has come to a standstill should come up with a Dar, Bashir Naik, Shafeeq and bee hives in the orchards Panjal region and Chenab due to severe power crisis proper approach to deal Horticulture Research Sub- of Prof. Pradeep K. Sharma, Temperate Fruit Crops, to improve tree productivity. valley, Youth National baba, abdul Jabar tantary, station, Bhaderwah of Sher- and unscheduled with the situation " Jan said Bashir Bajran, Shoket Ali Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of apprised the farmers about The orchardists thanked Conference Provincial e-Kashmir University of curtailment in on its peak. adding that situation is too Pummy, Bashir Mir, Rashid SKUAST-J and Prof. J. P the technology for SKUAST-J for President Ajaz Jan today Agricultural Sciences and Jan said that the present worst in Poonch district. shahpuria, ch yousif, Sharma, worthy Director rejuvenation of old and dissemination of latest asked state government to Technology of Jammu government has failed to He further stated that all the Mukhtar Rathore, Afsal Research of SKUAST-J, in senile orchards of apple and horticultural technologies shun it's carelessness and maintain smooth areas of Pir Panjal region awan chairman, Rafiq (SKUAST-J) conducted one which about twenty almond in the region. Dr. and imparting technical solve issues related to power functioning of various and Chenab valley , Lone, Khalil Lone, Aziz day training programme on orchardists of Sartingal Neeraj Kotwal told the guidance to the orchardists crisis stating that has brought utility services especially especially the hilly areas, Querashi, Ishaq khan and 'Rejuvenation of old senile village of Bhaderwah, participants about different of remote areas of Jammu life to standstill. Jan was the power. "Power crisis is are going through tough Sai Rashid. orchards in apple and participated. Dr. Mahital plant protection measures to province. DIC holds symposium KVK organizes training on organic crops Governor presented "Ladakh UDHAMPUR, FEB 17 & Nanak Rinpoche" With an objective of creating awareness among the NL Correspondent JAMMU, FEB 17 Reasi, Feb 17 students about harmful effects of pollution, District Cmde. Dalbir Singh Sodhi presented a copy of his book Information Center (DIC), Udhampur today organized a titled "Ladakh & Nanak Rinpoche", to Governor N.N. symposium at Government Middle School in Shakti Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi of Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Nagar, Udhampur. The Headmistress of the school Sher-e-Kashmir University of This book gives insight into the historical connections of Archana Sharma was the chief guest on the occasion. In Agricultural Sciences and Technology Sikhs with Ladakh, life of Guru Padmasambhava, travels of the symposium organized on the topic 'Pollution', the of Jammu (SKUAST-J) is conducting Nanak Lama to Sikkim and Tibet, travels of Guru Nanak students of the school highlighted the causes and effects of six days long training on organic crops Rinpoche to Ladakh. This volume has beautiful pictures of different types of pollution on the environment and human production for rural development at beings. While addressing the gathering, Archana Sharma flora, fauna, architecture, monasteries and other aspects of Organic Training Centre, Talwara of deliberated on various causes of pollution and asked the Ladakh. Reasi district of J&K under Pt. Deen students to generate awareness in this regard. Shipali of haphazard use of chemicals not only organic farming and explained the The Governor complimented Cmde Sodhi for the very Dayal Upadhaya Unnat Krishi Shiksha Class VII bagged the first position in the competition the mankind but the whole organic methods for the control of impressive research work done by him to write this book. while as Roshni Devi of Class VII and Atul Kumar of Yojana to support organic farming environment have been adversely insects-pests & diseases. He stressed He observed that this work would be useful for promoting Class VIII managed to clinch second and third positions initiatives in the region. The training affected. He further added that organic on the use of specific varieties of brotherhood and amity among the people of all respectively. Nisha Devi and Komal Kour were felicitated programme is being attended by a farming is a holistic production different crops for organic farming. communities. He wished Cmde. Sodhi success in his with consolation prizes. A panel of judges including Sarla batch of 30 farmers from the nearby management system that excludes the Dr.Mandeep Singh Azad, scientist preferred career and in all his future literary endeavours. Rani, Rimpy Gupta and Pallavi Prasher chose the winners areas. The KVK is conducting the use of synthetic chemical inputs elaborated the scientific organic animal Cmde Sodhi presented to the Governor a copy of "Kashmir from a tough competition while Suresh Kumar conducted programme under the guidance of including animals feed additives and husbandry viz. breeding, feeding, and the Sikhs", translated into English language by him the proceedings of the programme. Hon'ble Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr.P.K promotes eco-friendly methods for management, housing, diseases control from its original Punjabi version, which was written by his Sharma & Associate Director crops cultivation and food processing. etc. along with some practical tactics. late father, Sh. Anoop Singh Sodhi. Rs 5400 fine imposed on erring traders Extension (ADE) & Incharge of all the He encouraged the farmers by giving He emphasized on the use of organic the success stories of some organic fodder and good quality organic feed GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR, RAMBAN, FEB 17 KVKs, Dr.R.K Arora of SKUAST-J. The programme is being sponsored by crops entrepreneurs in the region. He for the organic animal husbandry. Sh. A special squad comprising Assistant Director, Food Civil RELIEF AND REH`ABILITATION DEPARTMENT the Indian Council of Agricultural further discussed that farmers should Ram Lal, an awardee farmer from Kans Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Ramban, Naib (PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT) Research (ICAR), New Delhi. Scientist use the organic manures in their soil to Brahmna shared his experiences on Tehsildar Chanderkote, Tehsil Supply Officer FCS&CA, (JHELUM & TAWI FLOOD RECOVERY PROJECT) & Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra increase the fertility of soil in a organic vegetables growing with the Ramban and police personnel today conducted surprise (KVK), Reasi, Dr. Banarsi Lal sustainable way. Dr.Sanjay Kaushal, other farmers. In this programme Dr. checks in main market of Chanderkote. During the Reference No. JTFRP/JK/IC/HD/C001/16 deliberated on scientific organic crops scientist guided the farmers on Sh. Jagdish Kumar, Sh.Manohar Lal ENIT No: - JTFRP/ PMU/DT/I&CD/EOI/ENIT/03 checking, a fine of Rs. 5,400 was realized from 28 production. He said that with the scientific nursery preparation for and others were also present. Date: 07-02-2017. defaulters by the checking squad under Essential Commodity Act and Price display Act. All the owners of REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST For dhabas and hotels have been directed to refrain from using Farmers' training tour flagged off "CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO UNDERTAKE FEASIBILITY domestic LPG for commercial purposes. STUDY OF ESTABLISHING KASHMIR HAAT IN PAMPORE, PULWAMA DISTRICT". NL Correspondent Land Research Station, Udhampur, Feb 17 ADC inspects dev works Raya. The Project Management Unit of Jhelum & Tawi Flood Recovery The tour programme also Project (World Bank Funded) on behalf of Governor of State of RAMBAN, FEB 17 District Development Jammu & Kashmir, India invites eligible Consultants to express their includes a visit to Krishi Additional Deputy Commissioner, Angrez Singh Rana Commissioner, Niraj Kumar interest in providing the Consultancy Services for the aforesaid Vigyan Kendrya, Reasi and assignment. The detailed document of "Expression of Interest" is today conducted an extensive tour to assess the pace of today flagged off a farmer's Advanced Centre for available on the web site "jktenders.gov.in" and can be downloaded ongoing four-laning work of Ramban-Banihal road. SDM, tour being organized by from it. Horticulture Development, Banihal Vikas Verma, DFO, Ramban Zuhaib Chowdhary, Horticulture Department Expression of Interest with all relevant information and AEE TLMD and Tehsildar, Banihal accompanied ADC under "Mission for Govindpura, Ramban where documents must be uploaded online on e-procurement web site the orchardists shall be "jktenders.gov.in´ and subscribed as "Expression of Interest for the during the tour. The ADC resolved various issues Integrated Development of Consultancy Services to undertake Feasibility Study of establishing pertaining to installation of crushers at Ramsoo, batching Horticulture (MIDH) 2016- imparted training regarding Kashmir Haat in Pampore, Pulwama District" by not later than 17:00 plant at Sherbibi and re-installation of HT. He directed the 17" from DC Complex, here. protected cultivation, hours (IST) on 01-03-2017. Besides, the hard copy in a closed Tehsildars of Banihal, Ramsoo and Ramban to identify While addressing the micro-irrigation, orchard envelope containing all relevant documents /information can be management, nutrient submitted / delivered to the address mentioned below by not later suitable state land for muck dumping, besides issuing gathering, the DC called Meanwhile, Chief imparted training regarding than 02-03-2017 up to 16:00 hours (IST), which however is not instructions to the executing agencies to take maintenance upon the participants to avail Horticulture Officer new interventions in management, canopy mandatory. In the event, this last date being declared as holiday by work of National Highway on priority. He also directed benefit of this opportunity Udhampur informed that horticulture sector. management, dry land the State Government, due date for submission of above EoI will be the next working day up till the same appointed time. the executing agencies to adhere to the guidelines of the and said that such training about 30 orchardists from Besides this, the orchardists horticulture, plant Sd/- multiplication and Executive Engineer NGT while dumping the muck and start plantations over programmes would help in ten zones of district shall be given the first hand No: JTFRP/PMU/DT/EOI/I&CD/2017/49-72 Director Technical Udhampur are participating knowledge of latest commercial cultivation of Dt: 07-02-2017 Project Management Unit, JTFRP the muck dumping area so that greenery is restored. development of the 38 A/B, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu DIP/J-9620 in the training programme in techniques at SKUAST-J, high yielding cultivars, he Email:[email protected] horticulture sector in the Dated 16-02-2017 which they would be RHSS, Udheywalla, Dry added. Mob. No. +919419072647 Dist Admn bids adieu to CPO district. Tele No. 0191-2457256 UDHAMPUR, FEB 17 District Administration, Udhampur today bid farewell to GDC organizes outgoing Chief Planning Officer (CPO), Rakesh Jamwal (Joint Director Planning) in an impressive farewell debate competition ceremony organized at PWD Dak Bungalow, Udhampur. District Development Commissioner, Niraj Kumar, Additional District Development Commissioner, Arvind Sharma, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Avny Lavasa, Probationer Baseer-Ul-Haq, PO ICDS Rakesh Badyal, Deputy District Election Officer, Sapna Kotwal, ACR, Subash Dogra, ACD , Om Parkash, DSWO, Rachna REASI, Feb 17 Sharma,DSEO Ashok Khajuria, DFO, Territorial Jugal Continuing with its series of activities, being organized in Kishore, DFO SF Dr. Rajan Singh, CEO, Bishan Singh, Government Degree College Reasi to observe National ARTO Rajesh Gupta and other officers of various Science Week, a debate was organized on theme "dwindling departments attended the farewell party. Speaking on the sex ratio in J&K" here today. The programme was occasion, the DDC lauded the tireless and dedicated inaugurated by Principal Degree College Reasi, Prof Hema services of outgoing CPO and extended his best wishes to Aggarwal in the presense of Prof Ram Sigh, Prof Tania and him for the new assignment. PO DRDA Dr Jagdish Mehra various other resource persons. A total of four students of conducted the proceedings of the programme. the college took part in the debate in the first session. They present their views and ideas on improving the sex ratio in the state. In the second session, debates on the topics, "wild Notice life" and AIDs "Awareness" were organized in which 14 participants took part. Besides, lectures by the resource I, Rattan Lal R/o Katra Kun Darorian, going for the correction of my daughter's (Muskan) date of birth who persons were also delivered on the occasion. is studying in 6th class in Govt High School Khanna Pertinently, in the week long programme numerous Chhargal, Jammu which has been wrongly written in activities including debates, seminars, lecture sessions and school records as 03-03-2006 instead of 19-02-2006 workshops shall be organized. Speaking on the inaugural (correct date of birth). Objection, if any, may be conveyed session, the principal appreciated the efforts of department to concerned authorities within 7 days from the of science and technology in taking up such issues which publication of this notice. need to be highlighted through different ways. the northlines 5 KATHUA Jammu | Saturday | February 18 | 2017 Workshop on 'diabetes KVM launches plantation drive JKGTF holds meeting,

NL Correspondent dream park road. The discuss issues Kathua, Feb 17 management by yoga' concludes members of the manch and Samba, Feb 17 students and staff of NL Correspondent Kathua Vikas Manch A meeting of Jammu-Kashmir Government Teachers of Ayush. He congratulated Minerva school planted Kathua, Feb 17 (KVM) launched a Forum was held at Samba under the presidentship of Dr. Sudarshan Kumar Gupta hundred saplings of plantation drive in Satish Dutta State President of JKGTF. Satish Dutta for starting such a noble medicinal plants including A four days workshop on collaboration with Minerva mission. Trainees also Neem, Arjun, Beda, Hard, 'Yogic management of shared their experiences Public School Barnoti in Amla, Tunu besides other diabetes' under the with the audience. the premises of the school. ornamental and Abhiyaan 'Niyantrit Presenting vote of thanks Dr. Bharat Bhushan horticultural plants of Madhumeha Bharat' which Dr. Sudarshan Kumar Gupta Additional Deputy different varieties. The started on 14th Feb, 2017 in said that in this busy life Commissioner Kathua was programme was attended Vivekananda College of everybody is under one are the Chief Guest on the by the representatives of Education concluded here other type of stress and this occasion. Mahipal Sharma today. The chief guest of the Coordinator, Dr. Sajjad volunteers will soon start various NGO's and social stressful life is the cause of Director of the school occasion was DC Ahmad Dar, Dr. Vandana working in their areas and organization. The Chief diabetes. He expressed his presented the welcome Commercial Sales Tax Sharma and Ritambra they will start three months guest while addressing the gratitude to Dr. Guru Prasad address. Prof. Ram Murti Lakhanpur Puneet Sharma. Sharma. Staff and students yoga classes at urban as audience stressed upon the and to the Ministry of Ayush Sharma President of the criticized the role of State Government for not accepting Other eminent personalities besides the yoga trainees well as at the rural level. Dr. for such a wonderful project need of maintaining a Manch while elaborating the genuine demands of teaching community. He also who graced the occasion attended the function. Sajjad Ahmad Dar also meant for the welfare of proper coordination criticized the negative approach of State Government in the objective of carrying were Dr. Sudarshan Kumar Presenting welcome spoke on the occasion. mankind. Chief Guest was between masses and this regard. He appealed the Education Minister to adjust out the plantation drive Gupta Chairman address, Dr. Guru Prasad Chief Guest in his address honoured with portrait of administration. He also the Masters promoted in the list of 2014 as early as highlighted the activities of Vivekananda College of Sharma said that he is happy appealed all trainees to Vivekananda presented by exhorted upon the need of possible. Speaking on the occasion, Rahul Sambyal KVM and demanded an Education, Dr. Anju Sharma that workshop has been make it a new mission of Dr. Sudarshan Kumar Gupta conserving and protecting Provincial President of JKGTF slammed the government additional gate (entrance) Principal of the College, Dr. proved a successful mission. controlling diabetes in on behalf of Vivekananda the environment, ecology, for not releasing the pending salaries of teachers/Head to the Degree College from Guru Prasad Sharma State- He further said that collaboration with Ministry family. natural habitat and flaura- teachers who are working under RMSA/SSA & NPS fona. Patimbar Datt scheme. He said that the families of all these teachers are TSS organizes 'Fun Sharma general secretary on the verge of starvation as they have not got the salary MLA kick-starts dev works of KVM presented vote of for last six months. He also appealed the state government thanks. Among others to frame transfer policy for ReTs & thus implement the NL Correspondent Riders' for mothers who participated in the directions of Hon'ble High Court in this regard. Sudarshan Samba, Feb 17 Singh provincial Gen. Secretary of JKGTF said that there plantation drive includes should be early vacancy fulfillment of clerical Cadre in Swami Parmanand MLA Samba,Devinder the CEO & ZEO offices as there is shortage of staff in Saraswati Chairman Kumar Manyal today kick- these offices. In the last, all the teachers masters Private School started a series of appreciated the DSEJ for adjustment of promoted masters Coordination committe, developmental works in to Head Masters in their respective districts. Those who panchayats Sarna and Sheetal Sharma Principal attended the meeting includes Parshotam Sethi, Devinder Mohargarh in Block Nud of of the school, Kapil Dev Padha, Surjeet Singh, Rajeev Singh, Anuraj Kasturi Lal, Samba on Friday. Sharma, Daya Nand Kewal Sharma, Ved Parkash, Ganesh Dass, Manjeei Accompanied by BDO Nud Sharma, Shashi Pal Singh, Surinder Singh, Kamal Singh, Adhwani, Omkar, and his block team, Dr. Sharama, Desh Raj Gupta, Sandeep, Kimti Lal. Manyal started a link road Sat Pal Sharma, Mahender to village Kathar in Gupta, Dr. Kuldeep Kumar Mohargarh from water bodies preservation who accompanied the MLA Mahotra, Dr. CR Munde, In the court of Ld Special Mobile Chilladanga road. The work will be taken up on were Sarpanch Sarna Karan Dr. Din Dayal Sharma, Magistrate(Sub Judge), Kathua initial amount released is priority, said Dr. Manyal. Singh, Mandal President Joginder Pal Sharma, Present: Sh.Sunil Sangra NL Correspondent students conveyed their In village chilladanga, Nud Anchal Singh, Karan, Kathua, Feb 17 rupees 3 lakhs and rest of Charanjeet Singh Bhadwal, Monty Mehra S/oSh.Manohar Lal Mehra R/oVill.Changran,Tehsil good wishes to their work will be completed in work of a lane-drain was Surinder. Col. Ved Prakash. and Distt. Kathua mothers by performing next financial year. A lane started in Mohalla (Petitioner) Tiny Scholars School V/s many acts and dances. drain work was also started Shamsher singh. The organized programme for Chief Medical Officer, Kathua leading to the devsthan in residents of Chilladanga (Respondent) mothers in school premises Director/principal Mrs. Notice Kathar. The villagers and Kathar accompanied Petition U/s 13(3) of registration of Birth/Death Act, seeking on Friday. The program Manisha Gupta presented a direction to Chief Medical Officer, and Kathua to register the date demands a check dam in the MLA to all the I, Rohit Sharma S/o started with lightening of valuable speech and Sh. Som Dass R/o of birth particular of petitioner's son namely Naitik Mehra whose the village which Dr. Mohallahs and thanked D.O.B is 15-12-2011 born at home. remarked that God cannot Vill. Sarien Tehsil and traditional lamp by Manyal directed BDO Nud him for taking up all the be everywhere that is that Distt. Samba declare *Notice to Public at Large* principal and mothers. to take up at the earliest. development works. reason he created mother that in record of Whereas petitioner has field the above titled petition in this court for The Program "FUN Renovation of a pond was a Earlier, MLA inaugurated a Chambyal Model issuing direction to respondent regarding registration of birth and this is the beautiful RIDERS" was specially long pending demand transformer in village Raith Public School Nud, particular of petitioner's son namely Naitik Mehra whose D.O.B is designed for mothers in way to convey them all the Zone Vijaypur my 15-12-2011 born at home And through the medium of this started in next two days the of Panchayat Sarna. Others proclamation, general public is informed that any person/s has/have which mothers also show gratitude we have for father's name has been wrongly recorded as Som Nath instead of Som Dass. Now, I to the same, in that event he/she/they shall file objection before this their talent along with their them. Cultural programme court on or before 27-02-17 failing which appropriate order shall be In the court of Judicial Magistrate am applying for the correction of my father's name as Som passed. Take notice that in case the date fixed is declared holiday, the kids. Young kids was held for the guests, Dass instead of Som Nath in the above said academic record. matter shall be taken in the next working day. celebrated the occasion mothers from Bachpan 1st Class (Addl. Munsiff), Samba Objection, if any, may be conveyed to concerned authority Sd/- Present : Junaid I. Mir with fun and frolic. The wing. within 7 days after publication of this notice. Special Mobile Magistrate/Sub-Judge, Kathua Channo Devi Wd/O Late Mulkh Raj R/o. Chack Nazar, In the court of Addl. Mobile Nandpur Camp Tehsil Ramgarh District Samba In the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Samba In the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Samba Present : Deepak Sethi Present : Deepak Sethi Magistrate (JMIC), Samba V/S Present : Smt. Swati Gupta INCHARGE Police Station Ramgarh Pawan Pandotra S/o Harbans Lal r/o Gurha Jattan Tehsil Ghagwal Piara Lal S/o Munshi Ram r/o Pardi Tehsil Ramgarh Distt. Samba. In the matter of Distt. Samba. V/S V/S Babu Ram S/O Pulla Ram R/o. Nathwal Camp Tehsil Ramgarh Application for Registration of birth/death of:- INCHARGE Police Station Ramgarh District samba INCHARGE Police Station Ghagwal Application U/S 13 (3) of Registration of birth/death Act, seeking V/S Late Karmo Devi(Female) D.O.D.15-04-2001 At home Application U/S 13 (3) of Registration of birth/death Act, seeking directions to INCHARGE Police Station, Ramgarh to enter the death INCHARGE Police Station Ramgarh Husband's Name : Labha Ram directions to INCHARGE Police Station, Ghagwal to enter the birth particular of applicant's father. In the matter of particular of applicant's child. Application for Registration of birth/death of:- NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC PROCLAMATION Late Pulla Ram(male) D.O.D.17-05-1981 At home Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for PROCLAMATION Whereas applicant has filed the above titled application in this court Father's Name : Dittu Ram registration of death of Karmo Devi(F) W/o Labha Ram Whereas applicant has filed the above titled application in this court for issuing direction to INCHARGE Police Station, Ramgarh for issuing direction to INCHARGE Police Station, Ghagwal regarding registration of death particulars of applicant's father r/o Chack Nazar, Nandpur Camp Tehsil Ramgarh Distt. regarding registration of birth particulars of applicant's child namely NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC namely Munshi Ram (M) S/o Devi Ditta & Meero Devi R/o Samba in Police Station Ramgarh and through the Peehu Sharma (F) D/o Pawan Pandotra &Madhu Sharma R/o Gurha Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for registration of PardiTehsil Ramgarh Distt. Samba in Police Station, Ramgarh who medium of this publication notice at large and any other JattanTehsil Ghagwal Distt. Samba in Police Station, Ghagwal who death of Late Pulla Ram (M) S/O Dittu Ram r/o Nathwal Camp was died on 12-11-1955 At home and through the medium of this interested person is/ are informed that in case anybody was born on 14-02-2012 At home and through the medium of this Tehsil Ramgarh Distt. Samba in Police Station Ramgarh and through proclamation, general public is informed that any person/s has/have the medium of this publication notice at large and any other has any objection in respect of aforementioned proclamation, general public is informed that any person/s has/have objection to the same, in that event he/she/they shall file same before interested person is/ are informed that in case anybody has any application then he/she/they shall file their objections in objection to the same, in that event he/she/they shall file same before this court on or before 24-02-2017,failing which appropriate order objection in respect of aforementioned application then he/she/they this court within 5 days from the date of publication of this court on or before 24-02-2017,failing which appropriate order shall file their objections in this court within 5 days from the date of shall passed. Take notice that in case the date of fixed is declared shall passed. Take notice that in case the date of fixed is declared notice, failing which appropriate order shall follow. holiday, the matter shall be taken in the next working day. publication of notice, failing which appropriate order shall follow. Given under my hand and seal of this court holiday, the matter shall be taken in the next working day. Given under my hand and seal of this court today 16th Given under my hand and seal of this court today 17th Given under my hand and seal of this court today 17th day of February 2017. today 17th day of February 2017. day of February 2017. day of February 2017. Addl. Mob. Magistrate(JMIC) Addl. Munsiff, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Samba (Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Samba) Samba Samba

In the court of Addl. Mobile Notice Magistrate (JMIC), Samba It is hereby notified to Present : Smt. Swati Gupta general public that Roop Chand S/o Sh. Gurdayal Singh S/O Late Rattan Lal R/o. Sekhpur Plouta Tehsil Ramgarh District Samba Milkhi Ram R/o V/S Khadergal, Tehsil Bari INCHARGE Police Station Ramgarh Brahmana, Distt. In the matter of Samba hereby applied Application for Registration of birth/death of:- for the correction of Late Galodhu Ram(male) D.O.D.20-10-1987 At home himself and his wife's Father's Name : Late Hari Chand name in school records Mother's Name: Vishoo Devi of his children namely NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Rachit Sharma and Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for Sakshi Sharma who registration of death of Galodhu Ram(M) S/o Late Hari were studying in the Chand & Vishoo Devi r/o Sekhpur Plouta Tehsil Ramgarh 7th and 9th class Distt. Samba in Police Station Ramgarh and through the respectively in medium of this publication notice at large and any other Vidyapeeth Public interested person is/ are informed that in case anybody has School Khadergal. any objection in respect of aforementioned application then Anybody having any he/she/they shall file their objections in this court within 5 objection may kindly days from the date of publication of notice, failing which appropriate order shall follow. approach to concerned Given under my hand and seal of this court today authority within seven 16th day of February 2017. days after publication Addl. Mob. Magistrate (JMIC), of this notice. Samba the northlines 6 OPINION Jammu | Saturday | Feb | 18 | 2017 Indian healthcare needs finance, but where is the money?

the northlines Dr Amir Ullah Khan pocket expenditures (OOP) on healthcare - that is the share of expenses that they pay to Saturday | Feb | 18 | 2017 The Union government healthcare providers, in the absence of needs to spend much more insurance or subsidy. than the 1 per cent of GDP it But, rather ominously, the finance minister's ISRO’s does now on the sector. Budget speech was silent on the National Health Protection Scheme that was he recent Union Budget made some announced as replacement of the Rashtriya marvelous feat serious commitments on improving Swasthya Bima Yojana in April 2017. What Thealth indicators and tackling disease does this mean for financing healthcare in the country. costs? ndian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO), India will likely eliminate kala azar and The government seemed to be keen on the successful launch of one hundred and four nano- filariasis by 2017, leprosy by 2018, measles insurance-based model it had advocated for Isatellites into orbit all on board a single rocket, is by 2020 and tuberculosis by 2025. The IMR the last few years. However, the sense that record-breaking and huge landmark proving India’s (infant mortality rate) will come down from emerges is that, with strong advocacy of capabilities in its space programme that needed 39 in 2014 to 28 per 1,000 live births in 2019 and MMR (maternal mortality rate) universal basic income (UBI), the wholehearted applause. That this India’s space scientists from 167 in 2011-13 to 100 per one lakh government might be thinking of are among the best in the world has been proved time and live births by 2018. subsuming all welfare into one single big again. But unfortunately, caught in a web of petty politics As already declared by PM Narendra Modi, cash transfer. Can the UBI however be a can become impoverished not only directly is poorly financed by both the Centre and on partisan lines, we fail to exult collectively as a people maternity benefits of Rs 6,000 per single alternative to all entitlements, and all from the out-of-pocket payments for the states. While there is high quality in any meaningful way on any of our strides. History is institutional delivery will be given out and government spending on health, education medical care, but also indirectly from tertiary care available in the metros and being made around us but we still revel in negativism in that constitutes the highest increase in and jobs? allocations we have seen in the Budget. Universalising access to healthcare is one missing work, disability, or premature urban areas, public hospitals are poorly overall terms. The reality is that the milestone launch The demonetisation drive has returned the sustainable development goal that India is death, thereby leading to lowered income. staffed, with inadequate infrastructure and a from the Sriharikota space Centre superseded the Russian focus on cashless, Aadhaar-based payment Insurance reduces the price of treatment shortage of drugs and health professionals. record of 37 satellites in a single launch. On board was a systems. The National Health Protection committed to, and must therefore include formulating policy measures to promote faced by a household, and hence may lower This is especially so in hospitals in rural 714kg satellite for earth observation and more than 100 Scheme leverages technology to arrive at the burden of out-of-pocket health areas and small towns. smaller satellites weighing less than 10kg each. Three universal health coverage through the use of investment in infrastructure and workforce strategic pre-purchase, digital records and expenditures on the household and the risk The general perception is that publicly were Indian-owned, 96 were from US companies, and the and in institutionalising regulatory robust IT infrastructure. mechanisms to address market failures. of impoverishment associated with illness. provided healthcare is inadequate and of rest belonged to companies based in Israel, Kazakhstan, If such a system could then improve the A new financing mechanism must provide Yet, having access to insurance coverage low quality. With more and more people the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Arab health insurance cover, we could take a incentives for public-private partnerships may increase utilisation of healthcare and leaning on the private sector for access to Emirates. Most were owned by Planet Labs Inc, a US- giant leap towards providing universal (PPPs) in service delivery, education and under some circumstances, even increase healthcare, a well-funded digitised, cashless based Earth-imaging company and offered a fine health coverage (UHC). With an incentive training, insurance, research and out-of-pocket health expenditures. insurance system that works across opportunity to India to make commercial capital of our system that rewards outcomes, and a development. PPPs will certainly expand While insurance need not always lead to platforms and providers is essential. With rare expertise and enterprise. monitoring mechanism that assures quality infrastructure, enable better healthcare reduction in OOP health expenditures, it patient records either not maintained or kept The feat did not require vastly new technology, but rather care, the new ethos in India could result in delivery mechanisms, improve service will lead to improvement in health service only in paper form, the development of e- reflects the shrinking size and weight of modern satellites. some significant systemic changes. quality adherence and improve access. use and in the health and economic outlook medical records is essential for UHC. After reaching a height of about 505km, the satellites will A Brookings report using NSSO data has Increasing tax exemptions on premiums and of households that have access to it. The focus in our country remains on separate from the launch vehicle at different times, angles shown that 15 per cent of Indians now have creating mass awareness can be the In India, however, the insurance system has primary health and on maternal and child and velocities to avoid collisions. The precision required some form of health insurance compared to incentives for consumers to adopt health developed two kinds of problems - the healthcare. While we make great strides in in this is mind-boggling. That India had sent an 1 per cent in 2004. Also, while nearly 62 per insurance. Beyond this, shifting away from government subsidies system has resulted lowering maternal mortality rates and in unmanned rocket to orbit Mars in 2013 at a cost of just cent in Andhra Pradesh are covered, less fee-for-service reimbursement models will in a high level of leakages, while the private reducing infant mortality there is so much sector model is prone to both market risks more to be done. $73 million compared with NASA’s than 5 per cent of people in UP have health facilitate faster adoption of health of adverse selection and moral hazards. This requires the Union government to It is indeed happy augury that the business of putting insurance. The World Bank had estimated insurance. As a result of the former, the insurance firm spend much more than the one per cent of commercial satellites into space for a fee is growing as an all-India figure of 25 per cent for 2010. Over the past few decades, social health seeks to reduce exposure by screening out GDP it does now on healthcare. New phone, internet and other companies as well as countries In the absence of comprehensive data, this insurance has emerged as an important figure would understandably vary. What mediating factor in providing succor to high-risk cases. The patients who do get funding strategies, higher taxes on certain seek greater and more hi-tech communications. The cover then would tend to collude with demerit goods, new forms of pooling of reputation India has built up as a reliable low-cost option cannot be denied however is that with rising households hit by illness requiring health costs, the lack of insurance cover can providers to artificially raise costs. This resources and targeted outlays for new in this line will go a long way in getting India orders in substantial health expenditures. When an cause households to incur catastrophic results in a system that only looks after in- interventions will go a long way in the future but there is no room for complacency in a world individual falls sick and incurs "out-of- expenditures, which in turn can push them patient hospital treatments and leaves out improving access to health for the poor. that is so fiercely competitive. We can neither afford to pocket" expenses for healthcare, the impact into chronic poverty. on household finances can be severe. outpatients and those who must pay for The writer is an economist and serves as a lower our guard against saboteurs nor loosen our grip The poor incur extremely high out-of- If social safety nets are inadequate, a family prescription drugs. senior policy adviser for Bill and Melinda over tight pricing. The health system itself is in poor shape and Gates Foundation. Tighten seatbelts, rough ride ahead for the economy

RN Bhaskar returns, the department tried to pass them off as tax rules should kick in. But this has not been growth. Watch the highlighted sectors and you data entry errors. The fact is that all data for done. Powerful interests - which includes most will discover that the pain is truly widespread. any sectors of the Indian economy incomes over Rs.10 lakh a year have to be filled legislators - want this loophole to stay intact. To galvanise the economy the finance minister have witnessed a sharp slowdown. in online by the assessees themselves. It was The second is the quaint provision in the budget will have to focus heavily on two of seven areas MThis has been acknowledged both in thus a surefire case of wrongful declaration or of that political parties can now accept (http://www.asiaconverge.com/2017/01/7- the Economic Survey 2017 and the Union tax evasion. The department has chosen not to (anonymous) cash donations of a maximum of things-the-govt-should-do-in-budget-2017/). Budget 2017 tabled before Parliament a apply any of these provisions. Rs.2,000 per transaction, as against Rs.20,000 He has to bring in vast amounts investments to fortnight ago. However, last week, two reports And the amounts involved are not small. At earlier. That is a big joke! Even if it is brought finance infrastructure building in a major way. pointed to the pain that could lie ahead. Rs.874 lakh crore at the very minimum (the down to Re.1, all that the political party will That will create jobs, and ease the pain. It will First comes the issue of dealing with black public interest litigation before the Patna High these analysts estimate black money to account have to show in its books is that a crore people revive industries as well. And he has to curb money. Demonetisation does point to where Court puts the figure at Rs.2,000 lakh crore) the for as much as 40% of total GDP. gave donations of Re.1/-. Remember, this was government corruption. some of the black money could have come from. amount represents at least five times the GVA Can the government stanch this leakage? The the explanation that Mayawati, former chief If he can achieve these two objectives then But the next steps of (Gross Value Added) for the two years finance minister says it can. minister of UP, gave to the tax authorities to demonetisation will be a big hit. It will go down (a) identifying people and entities, combined. It also represents 66 times total direct But there are two problems which will explain her huge cash income. The finance as a measure that is transformational. If he can (b) building a watertight case against them, and taxes collected over those two years. continually frustrate such efforts. The first is the minister has tried pulling wool over the eyes of create jobs, his party will be assured of a win in (c) actually penalising them Then there is the quantum of black money gaping loophole of agricultural income. As long the nation. the next general elections. If he fails in both, it are steps that remain to be taken. If the past two swishing around in India. While the MOSL as the government allows all agricultural income Then take the sectors that have been severely could be a repeat of Mohammed bin Tughlaq. years are any indication, the government may report puts the figure at 20%, there are other to be tax free, this route will be used as a means affected. According to CARE Ratings, industries The reasoning might have been correct, but the decide to deal with culprits very selectively. economists who believe that it could be as high to launder funds. If the finance ministry is related to households like motor vehicles and consequences made them appear whimsical. That would be extremely unfortunate. as 40%. Their estimates are based on a careful serious about curbing black money, he should parts, furniture, medical equipment, luggage, Will the government move quickly to remedy Consider for instance the way the income tax study of the transport sector. The number of put a ceiling on the quantum that can be tax-free. textile, garment, food products, non-metallic the situation? department sought to whitewash the incredible trucks plying up and down suggests more Hence if there is income of more than Rs.5 lakh (includes cement linked with housing) witnessed surge in agricultural income declaration. Instead economic activity than is currently reported. an acre, it should lose its tax exemption. Or if negative growth. Overall 17 of the 22 classified of penalising those who had submitted false Using complex algorithms and statistical tools, the income declared is over Rs.50 lakh, income industries in manufacturing witnessed negative The author is consulting editor with FPJ Modi trying to create an ethical India

Swapan Dasgupta year's Economic Survey most loyal supporters-the anonymous cash donations. parties completely upset the status quo. for the non-taxpayer are premium attached to conceded, will take years to hardest. True, they were This is not including the dependent on large There will be a demand for important steps in charitra (character) in y admiration for be fully gauged-and much collateral victims in a move contributions to individual donations. This in turn the state funding of enlarging the tax net and, nation building. It is a Prime Minister will depend on how that sought to inject ethics war chests which were influenced the hierarchies elections. In theory this in time, reducing the tragedy that this emphasis MNarendra Modi adroitly the Government and transparency in public entirely in cash. inside the party. In the seems a legitimate demand overwhelming dependence on character building was has increased exponentially follows through. However, life. But no Indian Maybe the Congress crafted sphere of governance, for a level playing field. In on indirect taxes. However, discarded after over the past six months. one thing has become clear: politician - not since this system of political decision-making was reality, given the there is a cultural problem. Independence as the focus Far from being tamed by Modi's war against Mahatma Gandhi injected funding, however, as wilfully injected with a proclivities of a spoilt As a rule and maybe due shifted to identity and the 'system' and the corruption isn't a cosmetic the moral quotient into political competition, large discretionary element political class, this will to historical reasons, entitlements. comforting environment of exercise aimed at winning a mass politics - has risked particularly in the States to cater to those who had translate into getting money Indians appear to have There are times, Lutyens' Delhi, Modi has State election but driven by the immediate in pursuit of intensified; other political the ability to either bankroll from multiple sources and mastered the art of short- particularly during election not lost the fire in his belly. a sense of mission. a loftier goal. parties established funding politics or enhance personal enjoying the best of both circuiting rules and rallies, when Prime First there was the 'surgical To even suggest that a This Budget was in many networks that mirrored the fortunes. worlds. procedures. Minister Modi projects strike' on terror camps political leader is blessed ways a predictably dreary one established by the It is unlikely that the Modi In his Budget speech, the We saw some of this during himself as a combative across the Line of Control, with a missionary zeal that affair: A few generous Congress. Government's initiatives Finance Minister released the demonetisation drive politician in the traditional an act of high-risk audacity goes beyond immediate outlays on crucial sectors The net effect of this will lead to total statistics that clearly when fat cats entered into mould. However, there is a that drew wild applause political calculations is that warranted a leg-up, a political practice was two- transparency and cleansing suggest that tax compliance private deals with bank far more appealing Modi from the citizenry but calculated to invite little tweaking of the tax fold. of political life. The rot is is, by and large, the officials to exchange old who comes across as invited tut-tutting from the sniggers. Cynicism has rates and a quota of First, political activists far too deep for change to prerogative of the salaried notes for new, without the something fundamentally punditry. become so deeply ingrained platitudes. But there was have become accustomed to take place by legislative class. What is shocking is transactions being recorded. different in his periodic Then there was the in the national imagination one thing that stood out, an easy money, particularly fiat alone. Already there are how few of those who are Trust and a willingness to Maan ka baat radio demonetisation of that it has become nearly attempt to codify political during elections. The those who are planning independent businesses or play by the rule book are addresses when he focuses November 8, another impossible for educated funding that took into venality has spread to innovative ways by which in the professions actually very important in on issues that go above extremely high-risk Indians to believe that account ground realities. sections of the electorate the ceiling of Rs2,000 in bother to declare their real establishing the moral partisan politics. It is that strategy aimed at striking at something as basic and For as long as anyone can that now both expect and individual cash donations incomes and pay taxes. Part fabric of a country. The Modi which is driving this the very core of the black non-contentious, but at the remember, it has been said demand to be paid for their can be circumvented. We of this stems from the lack writings of late-19th bid to create an ethical money menace. Once again same time noble, as the that the underground support. Even the media may also find that the cash of state penetration. But far century and early-20th India. the pundits threw up their Swachchh Bharat campaign economy has thrived on has succumbed. The global restrictions lead to many more important are the century Indian stalwarts, That no politician has hands in horror. The is motivated by a higher political patronage. People outrage against politicians discovering the habits inculcated during particularly those who tried to attempt something outrage was fierce. But ideal. seeking advantage and ideologically-driven Fake virtues of smaller, regional the bad days of Congress agonised over the reasons so audacious is no reason Modi stood his ground, not In the case of wanting to cover-up some News was preceded in parties. Ways will also be socialism when personal for India's loss of why it shouldn't be tried at yielding on the demonetisation, many wrongdoing have India by Paid News, a found to undermine the Income Tax levels crossed sovereignty, indicate the all. political buffs and even traditionally been generous phenomenon that is hard to effectiveness of the election 90 per cent-an absurdity fundamentals but always (Disclaimer: The views expressed here are personal willing to fine tune his BJP supporters could not donors to political parties. detect and impossible to bonds. Indeed, those who that naturally encouraged Audited accounts suggested opinions of the writers. The information, facts or opinions tactics. comprehend the logic of a check. complain that the reforms concealment of real that between 65 and 75 per appearing in the articles do not reflect the views of The The impact of move that hit small traders Second, the growing cost of mooted in the Budget don't incomes. cent of the income of Northlines and it does not assume any responsibility or demonetisation, as this and small businessmen- contesting elections go far enough also include Bringing tax rates down to traditionally the party's parties came from effectively made political those who don't want to and making life difficult liability for the same) THE SREE TIMES HEALTH SATURDAY || FEB 18 || 2017 7 e-mail us:[email protected], [email protected] www.thesreetimes.com Meditation, music may cut Playing football may help treat high BP in women Aluminium cookware early memory loss in elderly cardiovascular disease than traditional pharmacological may lower your kid’s IQ lder adults who The study suggest that two treatment. luminium cookware In fact, a scientific advisory practice a simple simple mind-body practices, “Football Fitness training made from scrap board to the CDC Omeditation or Kirtan Kriya meditation and comprises high-pulse A metal may pose lead recommended this week to listening a music programme music listening, may not training, stamina training exposure hazard and lower the blood lead action may have significant only improve mood, sleep and strength training, which significantly reduce IQ and level for children to 3.5 improvement in memory and quality of life, but also explains why the women affect school performance microgrammes per decilitre, function and objective boost cognition and help derived such significant and among children, a new study underlining the hazard of cognitive performance -- a reverse perceived memory broad-spectrum effects on has warned. even low level lead risk factor for Alzheimer's loss in older adults with physical fitness and health The highest levels were exposures. disease -- in three months, a subjective cognitive decline, by playing football for a found in cookware from “Lead exposure from study has found. said Kim Innes from West year,” said Krustrup. The findings showed that in Virginia University in the “What is more, they older adults with subjective US. or women with effect for female patients women with high blood enjoyed the training and the cognitive decline -- a For the study, the team mildly high blood participating in Danish pressure,” said Krustrup. attendance levels were condition that may represent analysed 60 older adults who F high,” said Krustrup. pressure, an hour of concept Football Fitness. The results of the project, a preclinical stage of were assigned to either a football training two to “Our study shows that backed by 14 years of The study recruited 31 Alzheimer's disease -- beginner meditation (Kirtan three times a week for a untrained women with high football research, show that untrained Faroese women practicing 'Kirtan Kriya' Kriya) or music listening year may prove to be an blood pressure benefit football can be used for aged 35-50 with high blood meditation and engaging in programme and asked to effective broad-spectrum greatly from Football effective prevention and pressure, of whom 19 were music listening programme practice 12 minutes/day for medicine with positive Fitness in respect of blood treatment of a number of randomised to Football showed improvements in 12 weeks. effects on BP, body fat pressure, body fat lifestyle diseases, including Fitness training of one hour attention, executive function, The improvement observed percentage, bone density percentage, bone density cardiovascular disease and for two to three times a processing speed and in memory and cognitive and physical fitness, and physical fitness,” said type 2 diabetes. week over one year, subjective memory function function were maintained or scientists claim. Krustrup. The results also support the corresponding to an average Vietnam including one pot inexpensive aluminium -- cognitive functioning that further increased at six Professor Peter Krustrup “This form of football can growing evidence that of 128 sessions. that released 2,800 times cookware has the potential are most likely to be affected months (three months post- from the University of rightly be described as physical activity can lead to The study appears in the more lead than California’s to be of much greater public in preclinical and early intervention), the researchers Southern Denmark effective and broad- a more broad-spectrum Journal of Medicine and Maximum Allowable Dose health significance than lead stages of dementia. said. demonstrated a long-term spectrum medicine for reduction in risk factors for Science in Sports. Level (MADL) of 0.5 paint or other well-known micrograms per day. harmful sources that are Anxiety, depression may up Solar-powered system to provide Researchers at Ashland common around the world,” University and Occupational said Perry Gottesfeld from Knowledge International in Occupational Knowledge risk of death from cancers safe drinking water in India the US tested 42 samples of International. cientists are traces of waste are first reduce the spread of disease, aluminium cookware made Recently conducted surveys igher levels of free from cancer at the start where undiagnosed (early) in 10 developing countries of lead exposure in Africa developing a low- removed using filters. Then researchers said. anxiety and of the study, were included. cancer might have had an S and more than one-third and Asia have suggested that Hdepression may Psychological distress scores underlying impact on mood. cost, solar-powered any remaining organic “We are aiming to provide pose a lead exposure hazard. blood lead levels have water purification system matter and bacteria is people in rural India with a increase the risk of death were measured using the In a bid to correct for this, The cookware also released remained stubbornly that may help over 77 broken down. simple off-grid water from certain cancers, general health questionnaire they carried out a further significant levels of elevated despite the ban on million people in remote The team, including decontamination system. scientists have warned. and participants were analysis excluding study aluminium, arsenic and lead in gasoline in most of parts of India get access to researchers from Indian This could be achieved by participants who died in the cadmium. the world. safe drinking water. Institute of Science simply fitting our modified first five years of follow-up, This cookware is common “The presence of lead in According to researchers at Education and Research in solar-activated materials to but this made no difference throughout Africa and Asia food cooked in these pots the University of Edinburgh Pune, is adapting its existing containers of contaminated to the findings - the links and is made from recycled may be one contributing in the UK, there is no technologies to power this water positioned in direct between distress and cancer scrap metal including auto factor to the ongoing lead remained. systematic treatment of second stage in the sunlight,” said Aruna Ivaturi and computer parts, cans and poisoning epidemic,” “Our findings contribute to sewage in rural India. decontamination process. from the University of other industrial debris. Gottesfeld said. the evidence that poor The government has The system uses sunlight to Edinburgh. There are no regulatory “Lead and cadmium mental health might have focused on purifying generate high-energy The team hopes to standards specific to lead in exposures from regular use some predictive capacity for contaminated water in rivers particles inside solar- incorporate technologies cookware but the World of these pots will certain physical diseases but and streams, but the powered materials, which developed during the five- Health Organisation (WHO) significantly reduce IQ and we are a long way off from situation could be greatly activate oxygen in the water month pilot project into and the US Centres for school performance among knowing if these improved by tackling the to incinerate harmful larger-scale initiatives that Disease Control and children, and contribute to relationships are truly problem at source, pollutants and bacteria. deal with water Prevention (CDC) have millions of deaths due to causal,” said Batty. The researchers said. The initiative will not only contamination - a major determined that there is no cardiovascular disease,” said study was published in The To make contaminated provide safer drinking problem in the developing safe level of exposure to Jeffrey Weidenhamer, BMJ journal. water safe to drink, visible water, but could also help world. lead. professor at Ashland The findings add to the monitored for an average of University. The investigation growing evidence that nine and a half years. During simulated cooking by psychological distress could this time, there were 4,353 Impulsiveness may increase obesity risk boiling acidic solutions in have some predictive deaths from cancer. the cookware for two hours capacity for certain physical Several factors that could re you prone to making hasty developing effective weight testing and functional magnetic activation and connectivity during an and measuring the lead conditions. have influenced the results decisions? You may be at risk management programs that can help resonance imaging (fMRI). impulse control task that required extracted in solution. The There is some evidence that were taken into account, A researchers also found levels of becoming obese, say the 70 per cent of Americans who are For the self-report, researchers used participants to push one of two psychological distress including age, sex, scientists who have found a link an impulsive sensation-seeking scale buttons depending on visual cues and of aluminium on average (anxiety and depression) is education, socioeconomic between having an impulsive to gauge innate personality refrain from pushing a button if an were six times greater than related to increased rates of status, BMI, smoking and personality and a high body mass characteristics. audio cue occurred at the same time WHO dietary guidelines and cardiovascular disease, but alcohol intake. index. Participants were asked to rate how as the visual cue. significant concentrations of links with different types of “After statistical control for Researchers at University of Texas at much they agreed with statements “Despite performing similarly to cadmium leached from 31 cancer are either unclear or these factors, the results Dallas showed that impulsive such as “I tend to change interests controls on the impulse-control task per cent of the cookware untested. show that compared with personality — the tendency to frequently” or “I tend to begin a new in the scanner, individuals with a tested. Cadmium is Researchers from University people in the least distressed consistently react with little job without much advance planning high BMI exhibited altered neural neurotoxic in children, College London and group, death rates in the forethought — is the key factor that on how I will do it.” function compared to normal weight causes kidney damage, is University of Edinburgh in most distressed group were links brain patterns of impulsivity and The neuropsychological measure individuals,” Filbey said. linked to cardiovascular the UK set out to examine if consistently higher for a high body mass index (BMI). sought to assess whether an “We expected that an impaired deaths and is carcinogenic. psychological distress is a cancer of the bowel, “Our research points to impulsive individual’s decision-making style ability to inhibit impulses would be Lead exposure in children is potential predictor of site prostate, pancreas, and personality as a risk factor for weight overweight or obese,” said Filbey. was more impulsive or cautious. the factor linking high BMI and brain linked to brain damage, specific cancer mortality. oesophagus and for gain,” said Francesca Filbey, Researchers recruited 45 individuals, It evaluated a participant’s ability to change, but our study showed that mental retardation, lower They analysed data from 16 leukaemia,” said lead author associate professor in the School of ages 22 to 43 with an average BMI of distinguish between visual images on having the inherent, impulsive educational performance, studies which started David Batty from University Behavioural and Brain Sciences and 30.7, and analysed three separate a screen and indicate an accurate personality trait, not an impulsive and a range of other health between 1994 and 2008. In College London in the UK. the Centre for BrainHealth. measures to understand the role of response while being tested for decision-making state in a specific effects. Globally lead total, 163,363 men and This association may also be “Thus, addressing impulsive impulsivity in body weight, including speed. situation or in response to vices, is accounts for more than women aged 16 or over and affected by reverse causality, personality traits is essential to a self-report, neuropsychological An fMRI was used to examine brain the mediating factor,” he said. 853,000 deaths per year. Vitamin B12 deficiency may up preterm birth risk 74-82% runners face injury: Research thirds,” said Tormod Rogne, a But we did find that vitamin B12 related stress comes from force resulting medical doctor and intern at deficiency during pregnancy was from the collision of two bodies over a Akershus University Hospital in associated with a 21 per cent relatively short time period, showed a Norway. increased risk of giving birth research. Vitamin B12 is necessary for the prematurely,” said Rogne. Citing a global research by global elliptical body’s vital functions, including the The results were independent of machines manufacturer Octane Fitness, production of red blood cells and whether the countries had high, Nithij Arenja Director Trinity HealthTech, a cellular metabolic energy. middle or low average incomes. distributor of Octane Fitness, said that B12 deficiency can cause anaemia Rogne stresses that it is important to approximately 74-82 per cent runners will and severe damage to the nervous remember that there may be other suffer a moderate or severe injury. system. The body cannot produce reasons for the apparent link During running, impact forces typically the vitamin itself. between vitamin B12 deficiency vary in magnitude from approximately 1.5 Globally, low birth weight and and preterm births. to 5 body weights. As bones, muscles, preterm births cause half of all infant “Low blood concentrations of tendons and ligaments adapt to repeated deaths in the first 28 days after birth. vitamin B12 may be related to other applied stresses, the impact force should be The diet of a pregnant woman is factors, such as malnutrition and less than the ‘tension limit’ with an vitally important for her foetus and poverty, which can also affect birth adequate time period between stress n countries like India where from 11 countries. pregnancy. weight and length of pregnancy,” he applications. vegetarian diets predominate, In countries where people eat high “Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient said. “Running and impact exercise leads to I breakdowns in our bodies. It is important to women are at an increased risk of levels of animal products, such as found only in products of animal “Although we found that vitamin developing vitamin B12 deficiency Norway and numerous Western origin such as meat, milk and eggs. B12 deficiency is associated with be able to exercise in an impact free manner during pregnancy which may countries, only a small percentage of Pregnant women who consume too an increased risk of preterm birth, where our joints are not exposed to high increase their risk of preterm birth, a pregnant women have a vitamin B12 few animal-derived foods increase we know very little about the levels of wear and tear,” he said. new study has warned. deficiency. their risk of developing a vitamin effects of taking vitamin B12 “Finally people with back, knee problems Researchers at Norwegian “In countries where vegetarian diets B12 deficiency,” said Rogne. supplements during pregnancy,” he and hip joint trouble that struggle to walk or University of Science and predominate, such as in India, the “Low levels of vitamin B12 in added. early 74-82 per cent of athletes run should also be able to move and Technology (NTNU) carried out an percentage of pregnant women with pregnant women did not appear to The study was published in the Nsuffer a moderate or severe injury exercise everyday with no pain or impact; in-depth study of 11,216 pregnancies B12 deficiency can exceed two affect the newborn’s birth weight. American Journal of Epidemiology. while running and that injury- being inactive is not an option,” he added. 8 HOME & GARDEN the northlines Jammu | Saturday | Feb | 18 | 2017

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There is no concept of PM makes empty primises PM appears 'nervous': Kejriwal New Delhi: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of the staggered elections in the state. a ‘national song’: SC and never delivers: Rahul yesterday trolled Prime Minister Narendra Even without AAP contesting the race in Modi on Twitter saying he looked UP, it appears the race will be tight with the and give right price for produce,” said "nervous" at his state elections' campaign New Delhi: Therefore, intend to enter into any Gandhi. “PM Modi makes empty promises, rallies. we do not intend to enter debate as far as a why doesn’t he act?” asked the Congress PM Modi spoke at an election rally in Uttar into any debate as far as national song is leader. Pradesh yesterday. He tweeted parts of his a national song is concerned,” the Bench, The Congress vice-president also used speech from the rally. And Kejriwal concerned,” says Bench. also comprising Justices Bollywood’s reference to hit out at the Modi responded to one of those tweets. The AAP “There is no concept of a R. Banumathi and S.M. government. He said, “Instead of Shah Rukh leader was implying that the PM and the ‘national song’,” the Mallikarjunagouda, Khan’s Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge as BJP are "nervous" about the results of the Supreme Court observed observed. “Achhe Din” – Modi’s poll chant – people polls in five states. While Kejriwal's AAP on Friday. The plea by Mr. get ‘Gabbar Singh’ from Sholay.” isn't contesting the polls in UP, he is, this The court rejected a plea Upadhyay said that India Priyanka Gandhi also addressed the rally in time around, trying to make inroads into to direct the Central is a Union of States and Rae Bareli where she took a dig at PM Modi Punjab and Goa. BJP, the SP-Congress alliance and the BSP government to frame a not an association or New Delhi: Addressing an election rally in for his comment that he is “adopted son” of Five states are going or have gone to the being the main parties in the fray. national policy under confederation of States. Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli, Congress vice- UP. She questioned why the state needs polls this month. Polls were recently "Samajwadi Party, Congress, Bahujan Article 51A The court also rejected a president Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime ‘adopted son’ when it has own sons. concluded in Punjab, Goa and Uttarakhand. Samaj Party never thought about the bigger (fundamental duties) of prayer to make the Minister Narendra Modi on Friday saying he Priyanka said PM has done nothing for his They are underway in UP and coming up picture. All they did was to serve a select the Constitution to rendering of the National makes empty promises, and never delivers. constituency Varanasi, accuses him of soon in Manipur. The results of all the polls few, guided by political calculations. The promote and propagate Anthem compulsory in The Congress vice-president was also joined making hollow promises. will be announced March 11. fortune of the state cannot be changed until the National Anthem, the offices, courts, by sister and party leader Priyanka Gandhi With two days to go for the third phase of Modi's rally yesterday was in Hardoi in UP. it gets rid of these political parties," Modi National Flag and a legislative houses and Vadra in Rae Bareli for the first time this elections in Uttar Pradesh, war of words Hardoi votes on Sunday in the third phase said at yesterday's rally. ‘national song’. Parliament. poll season, a parliamentary seat held by continued between BJP, Congress-SP “Article 51A only However, the court “kept mother and party president Sonia Gandhi. alliance and the BSP on Thursday. Leaders mentions the National alive” the plea that Priyanka has been instrumental in cobbling from all the major parties held rallies and Flag and the National schools should play or together the Samajwadi Party and Congress press conferences to attack the opposition No one voted for BJP in Anthem. The Article sing the National alliance ahead of Assembly polls in the state. and woo the voters. Party’s workers have does not refer to a Anthem on working She is also one of the 40 star campaigners long been demanding that Priyanka national song,” Justice days. the Congress is relying on to improve its campaign, but the Congress high command Punjab polls : Mamata Dipak Misra observed in “Barring the singing of performance in India’s largest state. has clarified that she will restrict her a short order, rejecting the National Anthem on Slamming the prime minister for his campaign only to Amethi and Raebareli. In the prayer of petitioner schools on every opportunism, Rahul said PM Modi thinks of both these constituencies, Priyanka will Kolkata: Mamata held the Harish Park in south achieved in all these years Modi government Kolkata. have been destroyed totally Ashwini Upadhyay, a working day, other farmers only during elections. He put out campaign for the ten candidates of the responsible for “destroying Accusing the BJP of using because of this (note ban),” BJP spokesperson. prayers stand rejected,” demands of farmers before the PM, when he Congress Party. It hasn’t yet been decided if the economy of the country”. money and muscle power she said. “Therefore, we do not Justice Misra said. said, “They want three things: Waive off she will also campaign for the Samajwadi farmers’ loans, slash electricity bill by half Party candidates. West Bengal Chief Minister apart from using central “And now when I am talking Mamata Banerjee today agencies to threaten others against demonetisation they suggested the BJP that it and pull down governments, are threatening me with the We need 'solid evidence' to back India's US, Indian govts talking on should manage its own Banerjee said the saffron CBI... You can set up 1000 house as “no one” had voted CBIs against me but I will go making F-16 in India: Lockheed for it in the Punjab elections. on raising my voice for the efforts to ban Masood Azhar at UN: China Bengaluru: American Aeronautics, Integrated She also accused the people,” she said. Beijing: Ahead of its technical hold on the recent are in consultation and defence major Lockheed Fighter, Director, Business Narendra Modi government Turning to the Congress, she strategic dialogue with US move to list the Jaish-e- relevant parties have failed Martin on Thursday said Development, came when of threatening her with a said that it should look into India, China on Friday said Mohammed (JeM) chief as a to reach consensus so far." discussions are currently asked about its move to probe by the CBI as she its own mistakes and "solid evidence" was needed terrorist in the 1267 China last year put a taking place between the US push ahead with its plan to raised her voice against concentrate on Delhi before for it to back efforts to get committee of the UN technical hold twice on and Indian governments on move production of its F-16 demonetisation. thinking about West Bengal. JeM chief Masood Azhar Security Council, Geng said India's application to get the company's plans to set to India, but that the Trump “BJP should manage its own “Congress, you were there in banned by the United China will support the move Masood Azhar banned by up manufacturing base for Administration is taking a house. In the just-concluded Delhi for a long time. But Nations. if there is solid evidence. the UN. F-16 fighter jets in India. "fresh look" at its proposal. Punjab (Assembly) election, you could not run the Foreign secretary S This year, the US moved the "The conversation has "We had really very strong none has voted for the party. government well there. First Jaishankar and China's proposal in the UNSC to progressed to the point that support up to this point. We “Only because of mistakes you must govern at the executive vice-foreign designate Masood Azhar, the we are deferring at this are deferring those committed by the Congress, party should mind its own Centre properly then talk minister Zhang Yesui will mastermind of the Pathankot point to the government-to- questions and concerns over the BJP had come to power business before trying to about (West) Bengal...This hold a new round of terror attack, as a terrorist. government conversation. to governments who are at the Centre. It will not be harm others. will do good for you,” she strategic dialogue in Beijing China once again has put a And that conversation is having an ongoing repeated. The Congress has Ms. Banerjee held the Modi said. on February 22, Chinese technical hold on the move. ongoing," a top company conversation. The weakened itself because of government responsible for Ms. Banerjee described the foreign ministry On India's entry into the official told reporters at discussions have progressed their own mistakes,” she “destroying the economy of CPI(M) as a “lost case” and spokesperson Geng Shuang NSG, he said, "We have said Aero India 2017 air show to the point that the said. the country”. a party with “no credibility” told a media briefing here. many times this is a here. requirements need to be The Chief Minister was “They have destroyed the and asked it to stop The two sides will have an multilateral issue". The comments from Randy more fully articulated.," he speaking while inaugurating country’s entire economy. practising destructive in-depth exchange of views Whether the Masood Azhar Howard, Lockheed Martin said. a booster pumping station at What the country had politics. on the international situation issue or the NSG issue, they and other regional and Stating that China has are in essence multilateral global issues of mutual reiterated its stand several issues and not bilateral ones, Fire, smoke engulf Bellandur lake 25 children injured as school interest in the strategic times, Geng said, "On (the) Geng said. dialogue which is an 1267 committee, the latest "China India cooperation Bengaluru: Thick smoke said. Bengaluru Water Supply and bus overturns in H.P. important communication development is relevant benefits not only two enveloped Bellandur lake Residents hit out at the Sewage Board and other mechanism between India countries have made another countries but the region and after a fire broke out when Bruhat Bengaluru agencies to stop the Shimla: The bus with around The local administration has and China, he said. application with the developing world which can garbage strewn around it Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) dumping. He also said the 30 children on board was on given immediate relief of Rs On the Masood Azhar issue, committee. Relevant contribute to our solidarity," was set ablaze, a fire officials for their board is in the process of its way from Samlog village 5,000 to each of the seriously over which China has put a members of (the) committee he said. department official said on "lackadaisical" attitude to inspecting sewage treatment to Vivekananda Public injured besides promising Friday. School in Dehar. free treatment. The incident triggered panic At least 2children were The driver of the bus is How ELITE Delhi police’s lazy attitude among motorists on the busy injured when a school bus among the injured. Sarjapur main road. overturned and fell into a Eye-witnesses said that the failed the victims in 2005 Delhi blasts "Usually, a pile of garbage ditch while the driver was accident took place as the strewn around the lake is set trying to overtake another driver tried to overtake New Delhi: The judgment November 1 and 4, 2005. Lazy probe: on fire, but yesterday it bus near Dehar in Mandi another bus and it fell into in the October, 2005 Delhi The prosecution has failed A month after the blasts, the caused a scare among district on Friday morning. ditch. serial blasts, acquitting two to prove Shah was involved Delhi police said at a press residents and motorists as The bus with around 30 The roof of the bus was torn persons of all charges was in the placing of the bomb conference that the case the smoke started billowing children on board was on its apart in the incident and the nothing short of a shocker. in a DTC bus on October was solved. In a 'run-of-the- and surrounding the lake in way from Samlog village to children were resued from Another was convicted for 29, 2005. Therefore, the mill' press conference held the evening," K U Ramesh, Vivekananda Public School the opening, they said. being a member of the part of the conversation in Delhi, the police said that Deputy Director at in Dehar when the accident Students from distant Lashkar-e-Tayiba, although regarding four boys having Dar had orchestrated the Karnataka Fire Department, occurred in Sundernagar villages study in the school. no charges against him in come back cannot be held blast at the behest of the said. stop dumping of garbage. plants in the area. sub-division, 130 km from Meanwhile, a driver working the case could be proved. to be referring to Shah," the LeT. The fire was doused in half Karnataka State Pollution The lake has been in news here. for a construction company On October 29, 2005, three court order read. The police went on to speak an hour and the area, for a Control Board Chairperson for the last one year for The injured children were died when his truck fell into serial blasts ripped the The judge added, "There is about a satellite phone used while, was enveloped by Lakshman said notices have spillover of froth and toxic rushed to Sundernagar a gorge at Nihari, 70 km to plan the attack. huge clouds of smoke, he been issued to the BBMP, fumes. hospital and referred to zonal from here on Theog-Hatkoti Two calls made on these hospital at Mandi after first national highway, police phones were part of the aid. All of them are out of said. The deceased was charge-sheet. The police Irom Sharmila rides bicycle for 20 danger, chief Parliamentary identified as Karan from said that the money came Secretary, Sohan Lal, said. Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh. from Pakistan and added km to file nomination from Thoubal that Dar was motivated by money. He had four bank Manipur: Activist Irom On Thursday, February 16, successively in 2002, 2007 BJP confident of victory in first accounts despite his salary Sharmila, better known as Sharmila reached Thoubal and 2012 respectively. at an MNC being just Rs the 'Iron lady of Manipur', on her bicycle, covering a Polls in Manipur will be held phase of ZP polls in Maha 10,000, and hence his rode a bicycle for nearly 20 distance of about 20 on March 4, 2017, and kilometres to file nomination kilometres from Imphal, March 8, 2017. The elections BJP today expressed "People in Gadchiroli did motivation was the money, confidence that it will lead not fall prey to the threat of for Thoubal Assembly seat flanked by her party in the north-eastern state will it was alleged. the seat tally in the first Naxals and came out in large in the upcoming Manipur activists. be held in two phases. The cross-examination of phase of Zilla Parishad and numbers to vote. This is a Assembly Elections 2017. The counting of votes will the investigating officer Panchayat Samiti elections symbol of their support to Sharmila has filed her take place on March 11. clearly did not help the in Maharashtra. Around 69 the BJP-led government in nomination against Chief The last state assembly national capital leaving 67 no evidence regarding case. The court threw this per cent voters exercised Maharashtra," Bhandari said. Minister of Manipur Okram election in Manipur was held dead and 100 injured. involvement of Dar in any theory out while stating, "A their franchise for these A total of 855 seats were in Ibobi Singh. Three accused of 2005 manner, prior to October possibility arises of Dar in 2012 in which the polls yesterday as voting for play for the Zilla Parishads Sharmila filed her Congress had won 42 seats Delhi serial bomb blasts 29, 2005. The conversation working with Helen 15 Zilla Parishads and 165 polls yesterday while the nominations on behalf of her and Okram Ibobi Singh was case after the verdict in about 'Diwali tohfa' is not a Pharmaceutical which was Panchayat Samitis took Panchayat Samiti polls Peoples’ Resurgence and re-elected as the chief Patiala House Court in New muted reference to the given 4-5 per cent place. Results will be out on covered 1,712 seats. Leaders Justice Alliance (PRJA), minister for the third time Delhi in this photograoph blasts because it was commission for sales February 23, after the have fielded their next which is making an electoral consecutively. taken on February 16, 2017 repeated twice. turnover of stocks of Jonson second phase of local body generation in the Zilla debut this election season. Sharmila may contest from The court said in its 140- "The conversations, and Jonson from which he polls on February 21. Parishad polls. Dheeraj Sharmila who ended her 16- While Sharmila is making a two constituencies – Thoubal page order, said that the therefore, fall short in might have received "Considering the polling Deshmukh, youngest son of year-old fast against Armed debut in the upcoming and Khurai. only evidence brought enabling this court to come income." The crucial cross- percentage and our internal former chief minister late Forces (Special Powers) Act Manipur elections, Ibobi She has already filed for reports, we are confident of Vilasrao Deshmukh is forward by the prosecution to any definite conclusion examination of one of the in August 2016, will be one Singh, the three-time Chief Thoubal, the constituency of and the 'ELITE' anti-terror that Dar was part of the senior investigating officers gaining majority in nine of contesting from Latur, while of the main opponent against Minister of Manipur, is Chief Minister Okram Ibobi the 15 ZPs," state BJP chief Sharad Pawar's grandson wing was intercepted conspiracy behind these also did not help the the Congress veteran Ibobi eyeing for a fourth term in Singh while Khurai is her conversations dated blasts," the court observed. prosecution's case. spokesperson Madhav Rohit Pawar is contesting in Thoubal. office after being elected home constituency. Bhandari said. from Baramati. the northlines 10 SPORTS Jammu | Saturday | Feb. 18 | 2017 Central Govt. Employees Samba wins inaugural tie India thrash Bangladesh by 9 wkts in Coordination Committee ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier to hold Sports events in State Handball spinner Devika Vaidya Jammu, 17th Feb: A meeting of Sports Committee was Waheed Ur Rehman Parra, (2/17) accounted for two. held at Accountant General’s Office at Canal Road, who was chief guest. He The chase turned out to be a Jammu wherein it was decided to conduct various sports interacted with the cakewalk for Indian eves events among various central government departments participating teams and with opener Mona Meshram stationed at Jammu. The sports shall include both indoor officials. President of J&K (78 not out off 91 balls) and as well as outdoor games like Badminton, Table Tennis, Handball Association, S M skipper Mithali Raj (73 not Chess, Carom, Volley Ball and Cricket. Bali was guest of honour., out off 87 balls) hitting The tournaments will commence from 20th of this month Also present were fluent fifties to get over the and the venue for all the tournaments will be IIIM, Association general target with consummate Jammu except Cricket which shall be played at the secretary, Ashwani Kumar ease. ground of GGM Science College, Jammu. Raina, treasurer, Krishan Deepti Sharma was the lone Lal, joint secretary, Mohd. Indian wicket to fall, caught State Korfball Ashraf Parray and Sandeep off her own bowling by Championship from Feb 25 Verma. Colombo, Feb 17 eight in 50 overs and then right-arm off-spinner The competition is being India women produced an chased down the target, Khadija Tul Kubra. JAMMU, Feb 17 JAMMU, Feb 17 To make it a wining start, officiated by the technical all-round effort to spank reaching 158 for one in 33.3 Brief Scores: Organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Korfball District Samba won Samba trounced district penal comprising Gaurav Bangladesh women by nine overs. Bangladesh women: 155 for Association, the Bhai Gurbax Singh Memorial State inaugural match of the IV Udhampur 29-11. Neeru Sharma, Vikram Dogra, wickets in a Super Six match Fargana Hoque (50 off 107 eight in 50 overs (Fargana Championship shall be held from February 25. State Handball remained top scorer from Chander Shekhar and of the ICC Women’s World balls) scored a half-century Hoque 50, Sharmin Akhter The two-day competition shall take place at Green Field Championship, organised by Samba with 13 goals while Bhawana. Cup Qualifier, here on for Bangladesh women 35; Mansi Joshi 3/25). ground, Gandhi Nagar, here on February 25 and February J&K Handball Association at Ankit contributed four from The Results: Samba bt Friday. while opener Sharmin India women: 158 for one 26 involving teams from districts of the state. MA Stadium, here today. Udhampur. Udhampur 29-11; Bandipora Opting to bowl after winning Akhter made 35. in 33.3 overs (Mona The event is financially Earlier, the event was bt Kathua 15-11; Rajouri bt the toss, Indian eves first For Indian women, pacer Meshram 78 not out; District Squash supported by the J&K State declared open by Secretar, Srinagar 8-3; Poonch bt restricted Bangladesh Mansi Joshi (3/25) picked up Mithali Raj 73 not out; Racket meet today Sports Council. J&K State Sports Council, Kupwara 24-02. women to a paltry 155 for three wickets while leg- Khadija Tul Kubra 1/37). Young and restless: 14-year-old JAMMU, Feb 17 Nehra to play 3 games, Unmukt axed The three-day Jammu District Squash Racket Tomokazu just wants to win Championship, organised by J&K Squash Rackets from Delhi’s Hazare squad Association, shall take place at KC Sports Club (KCSC) New Delhi, Feb 17 2015 Polish Open. “My coaches here from February 18 to February 20. New Delhi, Feb 17 former captains like Shikhar surrounded his performance in an At the age of 14, when most kids have told me that only hard work Those interested players have been advised to confirm in Japan are immersed in the will make me a great player. So, I With an aim of making it to the Dhawan and Gautam Gambhir. unsanctioned local T20 their entries with Sanjeev (9086061653) at KCSC up to addictive world of video games, have committed myself fully to Indian squad for the Champions It will be after a couple of years tournament. February 18 at 1 pm. The event is sponsored by the J&K Harimoto Tomokazu is creating the game. I can’t think beyond Trophy in England, Ashish Nehra is that Nehra will be playing in the Ahlawat, who had scored 5 runs in State Sports Council. ripples with his speed and table tennis,” Tomokazu said. all set to play three matches for the National One Day tournament 3 Ranji Trophy matches including tenacity on the ITTF circuit. The Tomokazu hates losing. At the Hackett found after going missing Rishabh Pant-led Delhi in the Vijay having made an impressive a hat-trick of ducks, is among the Japanese table tennis prodigy has ITTF World Tour India Open Hazare National One Day comeback in the T20 version. four stand-byes. already broken into the top-100 here today, after losing a tight MELBOURNE, Feb 17 tournament in Cuttack. But the 38-year-old will only play 3 Squad: Rishabh Pant (captain), of the world rankings. match against Hong Kong’s 18- Australian swimming great Grant Hackett has been found The notable omission has been out of the 6 matches because the Shikhar Dhawan, Gautam Tomokazu’s fast-paced game has year-old Lam Siu Hang in the safe and sound after being reported missing on Thursday, former India U-19 World Cup recovery time needed will be more Gambhir, Ashish Nehra, Milind already won him many admirers under-21 category, Tomokazu the triple Olympics champion’s father Neville said. winning captain Unmukt Chand, for the veteran speedster. Kumar, Dhruv Shorey, Sarthak wherever he has played and he is was inconsolable. “I want to win Hackett, who has struggled with drug and alcohol who incidentally had led Delhi in a The additional member of the Ranjan, Himmat Singh, Nitish being talked about as the next big every match, every problems away from the pool, was detained by Gold few Ranji Trophy matches this squad is a rookie left-arm speedster Rana, Manan Sharma, Pawan thing. Last year, he won the ITTF championship, every medal on Coast police on Wednesday after his parents reported he World Tour Japan Open in the offer. This is what I have been had suffered a “breakdown” at their family home. He was season. Kulwant Khejroliya, who recently Negi, Pulkit Narang, Pradeep Unmukt’s inconsistency has been a was seen bowling at a brisk pace at Sangwan, Navdeep Saini, Vikas under-21 category after beating taught by my coaches. The word released after a few hours without charge but a day later, an opponent six years older than losing doesn’t exist in my talking point for past three seasons the Delhi Daredevils nets. Kulwant Tokas. his parents said he had disappeared. “Grant’s been found him in the final. dictionary,” Tomokazu said. alive and sober,” Neville Hackett said outside the family’s now and exclusion from Hazare will travel with the team and if 16th Member: Kulwant Khejroliya Tomokazu, world No. 64, also Tomokazu is a product of Mermaid Waters home. “He’s spoken to police. He’s Trophy can impact his IPL bid. need be played a List A match. (3 matches). holds the distinction of being the Tokyo’s multi-sport Elite actually hiding because he’s very, very embarrassed about As announced earlier, young Mohit Ahlawat, who recently Standby: Aditya Kaushik, Tejas youngest player ever to enter the Academy set up by the Japanese all this,” he said, adding that while he was unsure where wicketkeeper-batsman Pant will be scored a 300 in a 30-yard-park, has Baroka, Mohit Ahlawat, Subodh first round of an ITTF World Olympic Committee to groom his son had been he had made contact with police. leading the squad that also has been rewarded for the hype that has Bhati. Tour men’s singles event, at the young talent. Captain Cool Dhoni 5 big money flops from Telangana govt gave her the 2016 IPL auction basks in limelight at meet Indian Premier League Forever on the periphery of Rs 1 cr as 'incentive': Sania auctions are strange events. the Indian cricket team, Hyderabad: Tennis star was not towards becoming here had asked Sania to Ranchi: Former Team India mineral resources and speak, he mesmerized the For one, most accepted Stuart Binny made a move captain Mahendra Singh opportunities to grow. audience with his oratory Sania Mirza, who was state's brand ambassador," appear before it in person or cricketing knowledge goes back to the familiar summoned in connection official sources told the through an authorised agent Dhoni on Thursday scored From the time he took to the skills. for an almighty toss. The environs of the heavily in a match where his stage till the event ended, he Dhoni added, “A good leader with an alleged case of non- media. in connection with an restriction on overseas Chinnaswamy Stadium in payment of Service Tax, has investigation against alleged co- players were politicians, kept drawing cheers and has a good team. The chief players (each team can only 2016 after Royal business tycoons, applauses from the august minister here is blessed with denied of any tax evasion. non-payment/evasion of play four overseas players Challengers Bangalore In response to the summons Service Tax. a good team of ministers and in a match) means there is brought him for Rs 2 crore, bureaucrats. We all want to issued to the tennis star on The sources had earlier said, an artificial inflation when it exactly at his base price. February 6, her Chartered "The amount she received see them work together as a comes to the money paid While his batting numbers Accountant appeared on her for being 'Brand team.” out for an Indian player, as were nothing to write home behalf before the Service Ambassador' falls under the Referring to the security and compared to an overseas about, that was still Tax authorities yesterday, as Service Tax purview and it law and order scenario that is player. understandable as he mostly she has gone abroad. is due for Tax payment. Rs pivotal to investment, Dhoni That has often led to big battled in the lower order She contended that the Rs one crore amount attracts said, “It is a perfect platform shocks: The hard-hitting and a high strike rate of one crore given to her by Service Tax of 14.5 per cent at par with any other state. Martin Guptill of New 161.5 proved that at least, the Telangana government besides interest, and penalty These are the views and Zealand went unsold at the he went out swinging. feelings not of a celebrity, or last auction while the 2011 Murugan Ashwin (Rs 4.5 was a "training incentive". has also to be paid on the a cricketer, but of a boy born auction had seen Brian Lara crore) "Sania's representative tax." and bought up here.” and Chris Gayle not receive In many ways, the case of submitted certain documents In July 2014, the Telangana bureaucrats and diplomats of gathering, comprising Though Jharkhand has any backers. In contrast, big Murugan Ashwin is an before the Service Tax The sources said the government had announced various countries. mostly potential investors produced several celebrities money is often paid out for example of how the IPL can authorities and contended authorities are studying the that Sania would be the As the two-day mega event’s from India and overseas. in various fields including hitherto unseen Indian turn almost anyone into a that the Rs 1 crore she documents before initiating state's Brand Ambassador, brand ambassador, Dhoni Majority speakers from the cinema and sports, but players, as was evident by superstar overnight. The received from Telangana future course of action. and gave her Rs one crore dressed in a blue suit not government and industry too Dhoni remains the most some of the amounts paid Chennai leg-spinner had government was training The Principal Commissioner towards preparations for only shared stage with the couldn’t resist mentioning famous of them all. Cinestar for players like Pawan Negi only played three domestic incentive and the amount of the Service Tax office major tournaments. dignitaries comprising Ratan Dhoni’s contribution in R Madhavan, director- and M Ashwin in 2016. first class matches and six Tata, Arun Jaitley and Smriti building brand Jharkhand. A producer Imteyaz Ali, ace But, cricket doesn’t always domestic Twenty20s but Irani but also gave his modest Dhoni kept archer Deepika Kumari are a play ball. Here are the five Rising Pune Super Giants Kevin Durant to visit NBA perspective on why doing acknowledging their praises few popular names but biggest disappointments liked what they saw of him. business is easier in his state with a gentle smile. Dhoni’s popularity is from last year’s auctions: He started with a base price that is endowed with vast And when came his turn to unmatched. Pawan Negi (Rs 8.5 crore) of Rs 10 lakh and was Before last year’s auction, finally sold for Rs 4.5 crore, Academy India this summer Pawan Negi was not even a 45 times his base price. New Delhi: NBA superstar Kevin Durant Academy India. Qatar Open: Angelique crashes out of mainstay in the Delhi first Nathu Singh (Rs 3.2 crore) will be visiting India later this year, aiming Durant signed with the Golden State class team, having played To be absolutely fair, Nathu to support Indian basketball and see the Taj Warriors as a free agent in the 2016 off- Doha after losing to Russia's Kasatkina only three matches. By the Singh, a fiery fast-bowler Mahal, which has been on his bucket list. season after playing nine seasons with the end of it though, he was from Rajasthan, could not Durant is currently in New Orleans for the Doha: World number two best today." It was the second time this positively beaming. Starting be considered a 2017 All-Star Weekend where he will make Angelique Kerber finally got She told German-speaking year that Kerber has lost to from a base price of Rs 30 disappointment, mainly his eighth successive appearance at the 66th to play her first match at the reporters that she had been the 19-year-old Russian, lakh, franchises got because he did not even get NBA All-Star Game on 19 February. rain-affected Qatar Open on after being defeated 7-6, 6-2 involved in a fierce bidding a chance to display his Durant's coming to India is in keeping with war for the all-rounder. He wares. Thursday then promptly at the Sydney International the NBA's efforts to grow the game of ultimately wound up being But Mumbai Indians did not crashed out of the last month. basketball in the country. bought by the Delhi even give him a game and tournament. The tournament had started Durant will be visiting NBAAcademy India, Daredevils for a cool Rs 8.5 ultimately, the team did not On another wet day in the on Monday, but Kerber had the elite basketball training centre in Delhi crore, the highest-paid make it to the top four last desert, Kerber lost 6-4, 0-6, faced a frustrating wait to get National Capital Region (NCR), which was Indian at the auction. year. To buy a player for 6-4 to Russian teenager out on court because of the announced late last year, a press release Daria Kasatkina in a second wet conditions. Sanju Samson (Rs 4.2 such big bucks and bench crore) him through the season is stated. round match. The German Rain has interrupted every Speaking on his visit, Durant said, "I will be had received a first round day`s play so far as Qatar Sanju Samson was touted as hardly sound strategy. India’s next big thing ever Maybe, it was Mumbai’s the first NBA player going to the Academy. Seattle Supersonics/Oklahoma City bye. suffers some of its wettest I'm super excited about it, to grow the game Thunder. "Of course it`s always tough weather in years. since he made waves for the idea to mould a young Rajasthan Royals in the player and hold on to him of basketball to a new level. I'm so excited As a member of that franchise, Durant was to play the first matches after Kerber`s defeat caps a about the grassroots programme. I'm named the 2007-08 Rookie of the Year, a longer break," said the miserable start to 2017 for 2013 edition but for the future? That could disciplinary issues and a dip have been true, but for one looking forward to it. It should be a great clinched four scoring titles, made it to six former number one the German who lost in the time." All-NBA teams, joined the 50-40-90 club in afterwards. suffering from a cold but did fourth round in Melbourne in form indicate that he may small caveat: Mumbai in danger of falling off. released him from their The NBA superstar had encouraging words 2012-2013 and was named league MVP for "I think it was, for sure, not not want to make "a drama as she sought to defend her for the 24 players selected to the NBA the 2013-14 season. my day. I was not feeling the out of this". Australian Open title. Stuart Binny (Rs 2 crore) squad earlier in the month. 11 the northlines BUSINESS Jammu | Saturday | Feb. 18 | 2017

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Samsung chief arrested as South 5 things you must know about Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS Tax Deptt to issue 'Non-Statutory' Korean corruption probe deepens letters in case of no reply Seoul: Samsung Group chief influence-peddling scandal Maruti Suzuki will launch powerful petrol Maruti on of the more powerful 1.4- 4. Less powerful than the Jay Y. Lee was arrested early that led parliament to the Baleno RS, the sale, more powerful than litre Boosterjet. international-spec model: New Delhi: Over Rs. 4.5 As many as 5 lakh people on Friday over his alleged impeach President Park automaker’s answer to the even the Ciaz! As majority 3. Likely to come in only Its international version in lakh crore worth of out of these 18 lakh people role in a corruption scandal Geun-hye in December, a Polo GT TSI and the Abarth of manufacturers have their range-topping Alpha trim: which the 1.0-litre suspicious deposits by 18 who have been sent SMS and rocking the highest levels of decision that if upheld by the Punto, on March 03, relatively new engine family Like its arch rivals such as Boosterjet is offered without lakh people are under e-mail are not registered in "verification" by the I-T the e-filing portal, the official power in South Korea, Constitutional Court would 2017. It's of the Volkswagen Polo GT any RS shenanigans – is department, which will send said. dealing a fresh blow to the make her the country`s first undoubtedly TSI and the Abarth Punto, more powerful than the one world`s biggest maker of democratically elected one of the the Maruti Suzuki that is coming to India. It smartphones and memory leader forced from office. most Baleno RS is puts out 111PS of max chips. Shares in flagship Samsung expected to power, roughly 10PS more The 48-year-old Lee, scion Electronics Co Ltd fell 1.4 come than the Indian version, and of the country`s richest percent, while shares in 170Nm of peak torque, family, was taken into Samsung C&T Corp, the de which is 20Nm more custody at the Seoul facto holding company of compared to the RS. Detention Centre after Samsung Group, were down 5. Subtle go-fast looks : As waiting there overnight for 2.8 percent compared with seen in the production-ready the decision. the wider market`s drop of concept of the Balneo RS Lee is a suspect in the 0.2 percent. from the Auto Expo, the only automaker is likely to add "non-statutory" letters to As many as Rs. 4.5 lakh in the range-topping variant body skirts in the RS those who have not crore worth of deposits have Surprised people are not standing up anticipated downsized petrol motors of the stock hatch – Alpha. version, and that probably responded to SMS and e- been made by these 18 lakh launches this year from the with forced induction The Alpha variant comes will be all. mail queries. So far, it has people during the 50-day against Demonetisation: Rajiv Bajaj country’s largest passenger system (turbocharging), with all the bells and Apart from this, the Baleno received replies from over 7 demonetisation period, a automaker. The Baleno RS Suzuki didn't want to be left whistles, such as the RS test mule has been spied lakh people who have senior official told the media. Industrialist Rajiv Bajaj has being the most affected. accepted making such The department has alerted slammed the government's "A large supplier of mine concept was displayed for behind and introduced the segment-first bi-xenon a lot of times flaunting the the first time at the 2016 Boosterjet series in 2015. headlamps, 7.0-inch ‘midnight black pearl’ deposits and the department the field offices about the demonetisation move, who supplies to Bajaj and will issue letters to the data of people who have not which, he says, has hit the others like Yamaha and Indian Auto Expo and its 2. Will debut Boosterjet Suzuki’s SmartPlay shade, which is not remaining nudging them to responded as well as over 5 two-wheeler and three- Honda told me in December specs were leaked recently. family of engines in India: infotainment system with available in the stock explain the source of lakh people who are not wheeler industry hard and that he alone had to let go 1. Most powerful petrol As the Baleno RS will debut Apple CarPlay (Android Baleno as of now. Maruti deposits on the e-filing portal registered with the e-filing resulted in big job losses. 3,000 people as a result of Maruti at launch: Yes, you the Boosterjet engine clan in Auto as well similar to the might be saving this colour under Operation Clean portal and they have been "Personally, surprised people downturn in demand across read it right. At the time of the country, we cannot rule Ignis), LED tail lamps and for the RS version of the Money. asked to send letters. are not standing up and launch it will be the most out the possible introduction others. hatchback. saying anything," Mr Bajaj, the managing director of Aadhaar mandatory for receiving benefits Bajaj Auto, told the media Sebi likely to allow mutual funds Profit. Speaking about the under EPFO, March 31st last date of submission impact of the notes ban on New Delhi: Retirement fund body EPFO has provide relief to pensioners, hit hard by to trade in commodities soon the industry, Mr Bajaj said, extended the deadline for submitting Aaddhar demonetisation. Another extension came in New Delhi: With an aim to the move could be huge exposure to "There has been double-digit by its about 50 lakh pensioners as well as January this year as Aadhaar is needed for deepen the nascent implemented in a month. commodities through the de-growth of the industry around 4 crore subscribers till March 31 to submission of digital life certificates. commodity market, Sebi is Sinha, whose term as Sebi lending programme. We purely and directly as a help them get their benefits of social security EPFO has already made it mandatory for likely to give mutual funds Chairman ends on March 1, have been asking them to result of this. The experience schemes. The last date for submitting digital pensioners as well as subscribers to submit the go-ahead to trade in was speaking to reporters on disclose that. Let a of Bajaj Auto has been no life certificate for pensioners has also been Aaddhar for availing of benefits of the commodity markets in a the sidelines of the beginning be made by the different from that of the all his customers," Mr Bajaj extended to March 31. Employees' Pension Scheme. month, while the regulator is regulator's international corporates in disclosing that industry.” Rajiv Bajaj is one said. Earlier in January, Employees' Provident It has done away with the system of accepting of very few industry leaders He also said from also in talks with the RBI to conference on commodity and then you yourself Fund Organisation (EPFO) had decided to life certificate manually through banks. The who have slammed interactions with 81 allow institutional investors derivatives. discover there is a need to extend the date of submission through Jeevan pensioners are required to provide life demonetisation. The notes suppliers of Bajaj Auto like banks and FPIs to trade On allowing participation of allow them to hedge also," Pramaan Patra programme to February 28. certificates digitally either through their ban announced by Prime "what we understood from in the segment. banks, alternative Sinha said. This was done to make the job easy for mobile phones or at common service centres Minister Narendra Modi in them was that if we were to "Mutual funds' participation investment funds and "We are at an early stage of pensioners. An official said the deadline has or at bank branches providing such facility. November took away 86 per consider people all of them in commodities derivatives foreign portfolio investors dialogue and part of the been further extended till March 31, 2017, to EPFO has already joined the vast network of cent of the total currency cumulatively employed only would be the first one to (FPIs) in commodities, he reason is how comfortable worth Rs. 15.44 lakh crore for supply to Bajaj, together allow pensioners to submit their life over 2 lakh common services centres (CSC) happen among institutional said Sebi is in active RBI is about the financial from circulation and they had to let go off 2,200 certificates electronically and link their of the IT department to widen its reach. investors," Securities and consultation with the health of the bank, so they impacted economic activity people who were devoted to accounts with their Aadhaar numbers. The CSC network is one of the largest Exchange Board of India Reserve Bank over the issue. will also have this as a across sectors with the producing components only In November last year, EPFO had decided to government approved online service delivery (Sebi) Chairman U K Sinha "Our argument with RBI has concern when they take that consumption-driven ones for Bajaj Auto." shift the last date to January 15, 2017, to channels in the world. today said, and hinted that been, in any case bank's have call," he added. 12 JAMMU || SATURDAY | FEB | 18 || 2017 www.thenorthlines.com The NORTHLINES Despite fall, GDP will bounce back sharply: Urjit Pak Army claims 100 militants killed after shrine bombing NEW DELHI, FEB 17 current fiscal to 6.9 per cent disappointed about.” reduced; we have a central from the previously project- The six-member monetary bank which has a mandate Reserve Bank Governor ed 7.1 per cent, but saw it policy committee (MPC) for flexible inflation target- ISLAMABAD, FEB 17 Urjit Patel on Friday said bouncing back in a big way headed by Patel had last ing. We have reserves India’s economic growth to 7.4 per cent in 2017-18. week kept interest rates which are at over 360 bil- Pakistan Army on Friday would make a “sharp V” He said the benefit of junk- unchanged at 6.25 per cent lion dollars and we have a claimed to have killed more recovery following the recall ing 86 per cent of currency for the second straight meet- current account deficit than 100 suspected terrorists of old Rs 500 and 1,000 in circulation would take ing and changed policy (CAD) that continues to be in retaliation to an Islamic notes. time to fully play out and stance to ‘neutral’ from modest. So, we need to look State suicide bombing at a Patel also made a strong case needed more work to ensure ‘accommodative’. after these attributes of crowded Sufi shrine in Sindh province that claimed for continuing with globali- they were lasting. The change in stance, he US moving towards protec- macro-economic stability sation even in the face of a Asked when India could said, gave more flexibility to and that will allow us to 88 lives. tionism under Trump. The media wing of the army, potential shift to trade pro- achieve 9 per cent GDP cut, raise or hold rates as “I think it is a cause of con- withstand some of these tectionism under US growth, he said it is difficult compared with an accom- sources of turbulence that ISPR, said a “sizeable” cern for the world, I think it number of suspects have President Donald Trump as to predict sustainable growth modative one on inflation is a cause of concern for the may come from a wider India has benefited from rates. outlook. world,” he said. also been arrested since last emerging markets in terms Immediately after the blast, Rawalpindi by the Army, open trade. Higher growth rate is possi- “The best way that central On protectionism under the night, when a Islamic State of creating financial volatili- Pakistan claimed the bomb- which lodged a protest over “Almost everyone agrees ble if very fundamental bank can support growth on Trump administration, he bomber blew himself up at ty. I don’t think anyone will ing was planned in militant the use of Afghan soil by ter- that the impact is going to be reforms, especially in factors a durable basis is to ensure felt that India had sustained the popular shrine of Lal be safeguarded from it. We sanctuaries across the border rorists to carry out attacks in a sharp ‘V’, that we would of production like land and inflation is low, stable, there opening up of its economy Shahbaz Qalandar in have to manage this as it in Afghanistan, threatening Pakistan. have a downgrade of growth labour, were undertaken, the is financial stability and that since 1990s. “And I don’t Sehwan in the southern plays out,” he said. renewed hostilities between The Afghan officials were for a short period of time,” Governor said. is the role the central bank think that we should change province. To face the changing world Kabul and Islamabad. also handed over a list of 76 he told CNBC-TV18 in an “Now how much higher than plays. Very few countries our stance in any way The statement did not speci- order, there are certain The army claimed it has terrorists hiding across the interview. 7.5 that we are achieving so grow at high growth rate if because we do benefit from fy where the militants were things in India’s control like found linkages to militant border and directing or sup- “However, the remonetisa- far is difficult to say. But the inflation is high and volatile. an open trade regime. I killed or about the arrests following sound macroeco- support networks operating porting terrorist activities in tion has happened at a fast fact is we need to grow at So, I think we are doing our think India’s policy that and said “details will be nomic stability rules, Patel from Afghanistan and it has Pakistan, the statement said. pace and that was part of the some point faster than we bit to support higher growth openness of trade should be shared”. The blast was one said, adding, “I think we are closed the border due to “Afghan government has plan.” are now,” he said. rate, but on a durable basis,” carried through a multilater- of the deadliest in Pakistan at a good place with respect security reasons after the been asked to target them The RBI last week lowered “I think 7.5 per cent growth he said. The RBI Governor al process is the right one,” in years and a continuation to that.” “We had a budget bombing last night. and hand them over to economic growth for the rate is not something to be expressed concern over the the RBI chief maintained. of several terrorist strikes in where fiscal deficit has been the country this week, Pakistan Army began an Pakistan.” despite the army’s offensive operation in Shalman area Army chief Qamar Javed Global warming Need 'solid evidence' to back Azhar ban at UN: China against militants. near the Pakistan-Afghan Bajwa assured the people, Pakistan Army has launched border, using heavy artillery saying the “hostile” agenda to hit Indian combing operations across fire, reports said. The border will not be allowed to suc- BEIJING, FEB 17 installation in Pathankot last is solid evidence the applica- tain conditions, such as the country, including with Afghanistan at ceed “whatever it may cost”. year. tion can be approved. If nuclear non-proliferation. dairy sector hard Punjab province. Torkham has been shut. “Army is for security of China said on Friday that it Chinese Foreign Ministry there is no solid evidence Shuang told the media that the “Intelligence agencies are “No cross-border or unau- people of Pakistan against needed “solid evidence” to Spokesperson Geng Shuang, there is hardly consensus.” "differences are only natural" MUMBAI, FEB 17 making progress to unearth thorised entry will be all types of threat. Nation to support India’s calls for UN who announced the meeting "On (the) 1267 committee, between the two countries. networks behind recent (ter- allowed into Pakistan from stay steadfast with full con- sanctions on Jaish-e- between India’s Foreign the latest development is rel- "Through all kinds of conver- Global warming portends rorist) incidents,” military Afghanistan,” it said. fidence in their security Mohammed top leader Secretary S Jaishankar and evant countries have made sation and exchanges, includ- ill for India’s flourishing spokesman Major Gen Asif Afghan diplomats were ear- forces,” he was quoted as Masood Azhar, as the two China's Executive Vice- another application with the ing (the) upcoming Strategic dairy sector that stands to Ghafoor said, without pro- lier today summoned to saying in the statement. — countries prepare for bilater- Foreign Minister Zhang committee. Relevant mem- Dialogue, (the) two sides can lose a whopping three mil- viding details. General Headquarters in PTI al meeting later this month. Yesui in Beijing on February bers of (the) committee are step up communication to lion tonnes of milk in the Azhar is likely to be a stick- 22 at a media briefing, said: in consultation and relevant narrow differences and reach next three years as average ing point at the meeting, “China upholds principles of parties have failed to reach new consensus on achieving temperatures increase, with ED traces Zakir Naik's Rs 200 wide fluctuations in day which comes more than a objectivity, impartiality and consensus so far." Another cooperation," he said. China and night temperatures, month after China blocked professionalism and takes contentious issue between had forestalled a US resolu- crore 'money trail' to Middle East industry experts warned yet another push — this one part in relevant discussions. the two countries is India’s tion to have Azhar listed as a here on Friday. from the US — for UN Whether last year's applica- membership to the Nuclear terrorist in the 1267 commit- MUMBAI, FEB 17 Act, a move that comes after Addressing the ongoing Security Council sanctions tion by India or this year's by Supplier’s Group: China — tee of the UN Security several rounds of question- three-day “45th Dairy on him. Azhar's involvement (the) relevant country, our a strategic ally of Pakistan Council — a move that will The Enforcement ing. Industry Conference”, is suspected in several ter- position is consistent". — has resisted India’s push mean travel restrictions and Directorate has found a Documents taken from themed “Climate Change rorist attacks in India, "Our criteria is only one, we to join the elite group asset freeze for the JeM chief. money trail of more than Rs Gazdar and IRF indicate that and Dairying”, several including one on a military need solid evidence. If there demanding fulfillment of cer- — PTI 200 crore between contro- funds routed from various industry leaders and versial preacher Dr Zakir donors in the Middle East, and had to be arrested to experts discussed how the Naik and various donors in particularly Saudi Arabia, continue the questioning. gradually warming climate Noida ponzi scam: ED freezes 12 bank Saudi Arabia and other have been invested in real The central government is adversely hitting the Middle Eastern countries, estate in different parts of banned Naik’s NGO for five country’s dairy industry accounts containing Rs 519 crore sources said on Friday. the country. “Residential years for his “provocative that employs over 16 mil- The revelations were made and commercial buildings speeches that propagated lion farmers, including during interrogation of have been purchased in the terrorism” — allegations the LUCKNOW, FEB 17 the case Anubhav Mittal in It had subsequently raided mul- UP STF had arrested Mittal and 4.60 million women. Aamir Abdul Mannan names of Dr Naik's rela- preacher has denied — in Noida last year, officials said. tiple premises of the accused in two others on February 2, and President of Indian Dairy Gazdar, a man who handled tives,” an official said. November. ED has ordered freezing of 12 The agency will soon attach Uttar Pradesh. the fourth accused, a private Association Arun D. Narke finances for Zakir Naik’s A real estate company called The Islamic preacher has not bank accounts holding deposits these properties, both movable Describing the modus operandi bank manager, was arrested by said today India is self-suf- NGO Islamic Research Long Last Constructions — responded to officials sum- of Rs 519.59 crore in connec- and immovable, under the pro- by the accused to perpetrate the them last week in this case. ficient in milk and is Foundation (IRF), an NGO owned by Gazdar and Naik's mons to have him brought tion with its PMLA probe in the visions of the Prevention of ponzi scam, ED said an analysis ED said one of the firms ranked the world’s largest that has been banned under sister Nailah Noorani — is back to the country for ques- alleged Rs 3,700 crore ponzi Money Laundering Act of the bank statements of the involved in the case claimed to producer with an annual Prevention of Unlawful being investigated for its tioning. scam perpetrated by seeking (PMLA). companies involved reveals a be engaged in providing IT production of 156 million Activities Act. land purchases made in sev- Naik left the country after fraud social media ‘likes’ from Apart from issuing freeze “phenomenal increase” in the services including development tonne (2015-2016). Naik, a Mumbai-based eral parts of the country, ED investigation suggested that lakhs of gullible investors by a orders, under PMLA, on 12 number of transactions since of customised software solu- Citing the Ministry of Islamic preacher whose dis- officials said. some militants involved in Noida-based firm. bank accounts having deposits March, 2016 and during a peri- tions, computer and mobile Agriculture figures, he said courses have been criticised Gazdar, who was produced the attacks that killed 23 Widening its probe, worth Rs 519.59 crore, the od of around one month a applications and providing Indian farmers are adding for fomenting hatred, left the before the special PMLA people, an Indian girl among Enforcement Directorate (ED) agency is expected to take cus- “turnover of more than 40 crore technical support but they were around 10 million tonnes of country last year when his court on Friday, has been in them, last year may have investigators have also come tody of Mittal and two others was achieved”. “merely accepting subscrip- milk annually with a com- name began to be connected touch with Naik since his been inspired by his ser- across a bank account, of the arrested in the case, from a The central probe agency had tions ranging between Rs 5,750 pounded annual growth of to a terrorist attack in Dhaka “flight” from India, sources firm, where 19 lakh credit court tomorrow. said the fraudsters allegedly and 57,500 for their so-called mons. around 6.5 per cent in the on July 1 last year and has said. entries totalling a whopping Rs ED, on January 5, had regis- cheated about 6.5 lakh gullible Social Trade Product (STP) IDs He is banned in US, Canada sector, largely from farmers since remained abroad. Gazdar was questioned on 800 crore have been made in a tered a criminal case under investors of an estimated Rs against which a user was and Malaysia. owning an average of one Sources in the Enforcement Thursday about the identi- His preaching, although or two milch cows, to make span of just nine months. PMLA based on an FIR of the 3,700 crore, a fraud many more offered certain The agency has also identified a Uttar Pradesh Police’s Special times in value than the infa- webpages/URLs for Directorate, which is inves- ties of some “well-wishers” controversial for provoking the “White Revolution” a tigating the NGO’s funding, who had donated crores of denigrating other religions success. villa priced at Rs 3.6 crore “pur- Task Force (STF) which had mous Saradha chit fund scam clicking/liking and that the chased” by the main accused in first unearthed the alleged ille- of West Bengal and Assam company would pay the user on said Gazdar was arrested on rupees to trusts controlled and encouraging Islamic gal ponzi or multi-level market- which is pegged at Rs 2,500 per click/like basis at the sole Thursday under the by the IRF. Investigators sectarianism, is popular in Pak hands over Afghanistan list ing scam. crore. discretion of the company.” Prevention of Corruption said he was uncooperative Bangladesh. of 76 wanted terrorists hiding

ISLAMABAD, FEB 17 Pakistan within a week, including a suicide bombing Pakistan Army on Friday by the Islamic State group handed over to Afghanistan that killed 76 worshippers at a list of 76 wanted terrorists a Sufi shrine in southern hiding there, demanding Pakistan. immediate action or their Pakistan closed its border extradition. Military with Afghanistan to press spokesman Major General Kabul to take action against Asif Ghafoor said that an militants hiding across the “official” of Afghan border. embassy was called to the “The Pakistan-Afghanistan General Headquarters border closed with immedi- (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, the ate effect till further orders seat of military power. due to security reasons,” “Afghanistan Embassy offi- Ghafoor said. cials called in GHQ. Given Official said that movement list of 76 terrorists hiding in of all sorts of goods, trans- Afghanistan. Asked to take port and people has been immediate action/be handed stopped with Afghanistan. over to Pakistan,” Ghafoor Pakistan and Afghanistan tweeted. However, the mili- often accuse each other of tary did not disclose the nurturing militants who name of terrorists in the list. operate across the porous The move came after a wave border between the two of terrorist attacks in countries. — PTI