Follow us on: @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/dailypioneer instagram.com/dailypioneer/ RNI No.2016/1957, REGD NO. SSP/LW/NP-34/2016-18 Established 1864 OPINION 8 WORLD 13 SPORT 16 Published From MPLADS: THE TURKEY TURNS UP HEAT ON SAUDI RAIKKONEN WINS DELHI LUCKNOW BHOPAL CROWN PRINCE OVER KHASHOGGI BHUBANESWAR RANCHI RAIPUR PROBLEM PERSISTS US GRAND PRIX CHANDIGARH DEHRADUN Late City Vol. 154 Issue 285 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable LUCKNOW, TUESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2018; PAGES 16 `3 NO MORE ROM-COMS FOR JULIA } 14 VIVACITY } www.dailypioneer.com PM summons warring CBI bosses Centre’s `575 cr fails No let-up in feud as agency arrests its DSP who fabricated accused’s statement to douse stubble fire RAKESH K SINGH n NEW DELHI “Meanwhile, Satish Babu AS CBI CRISIS ESCALATES Sana appeared before the IO on m The Narendra Modi Government had approved of `1,151 crore mid the escalating row October 1, 2018. He stated Farmers still burn Central funds to control stubble burning causing pollution in four Abetween CBI Director 2 Despite attempts to diffuse the crisis, the high that he approached CM biomass as they States Alok Verma and his deputy drama within the CBI continued. The CBI arrested Ramesh, MP, (Rajya Sabha), m Farmers said the stubble burning is necessary as it is difficult to Rakesh Asthana, Prime its Deputy SP and Investigating Officer Devinder TDP, who in turn personally prepare compost with the help of machines since it takes almost 20 Minister Narendra Modi sum- Kumar for allegedly trying to “fix” the agency boss met Director CBI. Later, CM need to pay 20% days for the whole process to be completed moned both to discuss the 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi summoned both Ramesh assured that Satish goings-on that have brought Alok Verma and his deputy Rakesh Asthana to Sana would not be called again to espouse clean much disrepute to India’s pre- discuss the goings-on on that have brought much by the CBI,” Asthana alleged. mier investigating agency. But disrepute to India’s premier investigating agency Through his fresh com- disposal plan there was no thaw in the plaints to the CVC, Asthana 2 internecine war as the CBI PM met the CBI chief separately on Sunday also sought transfer of eight RAJESH KUMAR n NEW DELHI evening and summoned him again along with went on to arrest an investi- 2 The PM is learnt to have expressed his cases, including the Moin Asthana on Monday gating officer of Deputy SP displeasure over the allegations and Qureshi case, to the SIT. The here are few takers to the rank who allegedly “fabricated” counter-allegations among two top officers Moin Qureshi case now been TCentre’s incentives to check a statement from an accused to 2 transferred to Joint Director stubble burning in neighbour- implicate the agency’s boss on Sources also said requisite permission (Policy) AK Sharma after the ing States — Punjab, Haryana bribery charges. under the Prevention of Corruption Act registration of the case against and Uttar Pradesh — causing Sources said the PM met from the Govt before registration of the Asthana. spurt in air pollution in Delhi- combine harvesters, rotary whole process to be completed. the CBI chief separately on case against Asthana was not taken by CBI In his complaints to the NCR. slasher and rotavator to man- Besides, due to late withdraw- Sunday evening and sum- 2 CBI spokesperson did not respond to the CVC, also marked to the According to farmers, age crop residue at their farms al of southwest monsoon, the moned him again along with query if permission was taken in the case Cabinet Secretary, Asthana despite availing the 80 per cent at subsidised rate. situation aggravated this year as Asthana on Monday. The PM and if Verma met the PM last evening alleged that Verma scuttled the subsidy provided, they still The Narendra Modi the window period for man- is learnt to have expressed his 2 Through his fresh complaints to the CVC, move of the SIT to arrest Sana. need to shell out `20,000 per Government had approved of aging the paddy crop residue displeasure over the allega- Asthana also sought transfer of eight In his complaint dated August set of agro machinery for farm `1,151 crore Central funds to has got shortened by at least 10- tions and counter-allegations cases, including the Moin Qureshi case, to 24 to the Cabinet Secretary, waste management. control stubble burning caus- 15 days because of rains last between the two top officers. the SIT Asthana had alleged that Verma The subsidies being offered ing pollution in four States. Of month that delayed paddy har- Despite attempts to diffuse had taken a bribe of `2 crore is 50 per cent for individual these, `591 crore will be spent vesting. the crisis, the high drama with- The arrested DSP was part of Devinder Kumar had fabricat- On October 18 and 19, from Sana to grant him relief in farmers and 80 per cent for in next fiscal while the remain- “We are small farmers. in the CBI continued. The CBI the Special Investigation Team ed this statement as an after- Asthana had alleged in his the Moin Qureshi case. cooperative societies for the ing `560 crore will be meant for ‘Happy seeder’ isn’t suitable for arrested its Deputy SP and headed by Asthana. thought plan to corroborate the plaint to the CVC sent that on The CBI has booked machinery. These are not assisting stakeholders in 2019- us. Machines are very expen- Investigating Officer Devinder “The matter relates to the baseless allegations made by receipt of information that Asthana, Kumar and two pri- enough for the farmers who 20. Currently, the happy seed- sive, we cannot afford spend- Kumar for allegedly trying to creation of a statement under Special Director Rakesh Satish Babu paid illegal grati- vate persons for corruption cannot afford to go for machin- er machine costs about `1.75 ing 50 per cent of the cost from “fix” the agency boss. Kumar section 161 of Satish Sana, a Asthana against CBI Director fication to the CBI Director, and criminal conspiracy. ery purchase for want of sur- lakh while the shrub cutter is our meager income,” a farmer was probing the case against witness in Moin Qureshi case, Alok Kumar Verma to CVC,” and the same was brought to Sources also said requisite plus cash even if they want to priced at `15,000. Similarly, said. He went on to add that the controversial meat exporter showing it to be recorded on the spokesperson claimed, an the notice of the Cabinet permission under the avail the subsidy. rotavator costs `1 lakh. increasing price of diesel make Moin Qureshi. The CBI arrest- September 26, 2018, in Delhi. indication that the CBI Secretary by Asthana through Prevention of Corruption Act The Centre has provided Farmers will have to buy more these machines a costly affair. ed him on charges of falsifying During the investigation, it Director’s superintendence his letter dated August 24 this from the Government before `575.18 crore to farmers of than one such machine to get “The Government has sup- the statement of an accused, has been found that Sana was over the subordinate staff was year. After this, the CVC initi- registration of the case against Punjab, Haryana Uttar Pradesh rid of the stubble. The cost of plied less than four per cent of Satish Sana, who had admitted not present in Delhi on that day not effective. ated an enquiry and sought the Asthana was not taken by the this year to ensure that they a single combine harvester is the total machinery required to that a TDP MP of the Rajya and was in Hyderabad. Sana He further said, “Looking relevant files from the CBI. agency. CBI spokesperson should buy state-of-the-art `15 lakh. the farmers to deal with stub- Sabha had met Verma to settle actually joined investigation into the seriousness of the Asthana also wrote to the Abhishek Dayal did not machines, such as happy seed- Farmers said the stubble bles”, Rashtriya Kisan investigation in his favour. in Delhi only on October 1, matter, role of other officers of CBI that Satish Babu Sana respond to the query if per- er, paddy straw chopper/cutter, burning is necessary as it is dif- Mahasang Chief Executive Sana, accused in the Moin 2018,” a CBI spokesperson SIT, CBI, then supervising the attempted to flee but could not mission was taken in the case mulcher, RMB plough, shrub ficult to prepare compost with Officer Binod Kumar Pandey Qureshi case, has now become claimed in a statement. Moin Qureshi case, are being owing to the LOC opened by and if Verma met the PM last cutter, zero till drill, super the help of machines since it said. . a complainant against Asthana. “It was found that probed.” SIT headed by him. evening. straw management system on takes almost 20 days for the Continued on Page 7 CAPSULE 68% increase SC TO DECIDE TODAY DATE Nun rape witness’ mystery OF SABARIMALA REVIEW in crorepati Council chairman's wife New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would decide on Tuesday as to when the death triggers speculation taxpayers in petitions, seeking review of its Sabarimala verdict allowing entry 3 years: CBDT booked for son's murder of women of all age groups into Father Kuriakose PNS n LUCKNOW before the police, Abhijeet used the temple, will be listed for PTI n NEW DELHI to abuse her for failing to pro- hearing. had testified n the murder of UP Legislative vide him cash to meet his ndia is now home to 81,000 ICouncil chairman’s son at expenses. Abhijeet, who was JAITLEY’S DAUGHTER GOT against accused Iindividuals with disclosed Darulshafa, the Hazratganj pursuing studies, had taken to `24L FROM CHOKSI: RAGA income of above `1 crore per police arrested mother of victim alcohol and he used to force New Delhi: The Congress Bishop Franco annum, with this ‘crorepati Abhijeet Yadav early Monday Meera to give him cash for his president, Rahul Gandhi, on club’ expanding by about 68 per morning. Abhijeet was killed ‘dose’ every day and this was also Monday accused the Modi PTI n HOSHIARPUR/KOTTAYAM cent in last three years, the between 11 am and 12 night on a cause of serious difference Government of conniving with Central Board of Direct Taxes Saturday after he had a fierce between the mother and son. fraudsters who had escaped the ather Kuriakose Kattuthara, (CBDT) data showed on argument and fight with his Not only this, the victim used to country and claimed “conflict of Fa key witness in the Kerala Monday. mother Meera. On Monday speak indecent words for Meera. interest” to demand the sacking nun rape case who testified Releasing key statistics of noon, the police produced As per the SSP, Abhijeet Mira Yadav being produced at a court of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, against accused Bishop Franco income tax and direct taxes, the Meera Yadav in a court from reached the flat around 11 am for murder of her son Abhijeet Yadav, in saying his daughter and son-in- Mulakkal, was on Monday policy-making body of the IT where she was sent to judicial on Saturday in a sozzled state. Lucknow on Monday law, both lawyers, allegedly found dead under mysterious Police investigate at St Mary’s Church after Father Kuriakose Kattuthara, a witness department said the total num- custody for 14 days. He started abusing Meera with- received a retainership of `24 circumstances in Punjab’s in the case against Bishop Franco Mulakkal, was found dead, in Dasuya, Jalandhar ber of crorepati taxpayers, All through the night on out any issue. When Abhijeet marks around Abhijeet’s throat lakh from fugitive Mehul Choksi. Hoshiarpur district, police said. on Monday PTI which includes corporates, Sunday, the police kept interro- became aggressive, she objected so that the marks of strangling Kattuthara, 62, was found firms, Hindu Undivided gating victim’s mother Meera to his conduct. During the ver- did not come to the notice of any 3 LION CUBS FOUND unconscious in his room in the he added. success, he saw from the win- Families (HUFs) and individ- Yadav and other members of his bal spat, Meera pushed him back other persons. This took a lot of DEAD NEAR GIR catholic church premises in Sharma said the police was dowpane of the room the priest uals, has also seen a growth of family at their flat at Darulshafa. and he fell down but stood up time and by the time she com- Ahmedabad: The carcasses of Dasuya, 40 km from investigating the case from all apparently lying unconscious about 60 per cent during the The police started the interro- again and moved towards pleted the stage-up scene, it three lion cubs were on Monday Hoshiarpur town, this morning the angles. on the bed. He immediately same time period. gation of Meera Yadav and Meera. She then hurled a lasso was daybreak. found from the outskirts of a and was taken to a local hos- “The police is waiting for informed the school adminis- “The total number of tax- other members after the autop- of her dupatta on him and later Meera called her another village in Amreli district near pital where he was declared the family of the priest to tration, which got the door payers (corporates, firms, sy report confirmed that got his head banged against the son Abhishek, who presently is the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, Forest brought dead, they said. Police come from Kerala. After they opened and found the priest Hindu undivided families Abhijeet was strangulated to wall/door frame as many as staying at FI Tower in department officials said. said the cause of the death reach here, the postmortem of dead,” he said. among others) showing income death and his trachea was rup- three times. Kaiserbagh, around 7.30 am would be known after post- the body of the priest will be Relatives of Kattuthara in of above Rs 1 crore has regis- tured. Abhijeet had three Abhijeet suffered injuries informing him that Abhijeet had ARMY ASKS PAK TO TAKE mortem. conducted,” he added. Kerala said the priest was con- tered a sharp increase over the wounds on his head too. “Meera and then Meera strangled him died of chest pain on Saturday BODIES OF INTRUDERS According to police, no Sharma said the priest cerned about his safety after three-year horizon. initially pleaded innocence and with the dupatta until he night. On the information, New Delhi: The Indian Army on visible injury marks were found retired for the day after taking coming out openly against the “While 88,649 taxpayers then she was asked about the breathed his last. To hide her Abhishek reached the flat Monday asked the Pakistan on the body. “There was vomit his meal last night. bishop. Besides demanding a had disclosed income above `1 injuries on Abhijeet’s head, crime, she first burnt the dupat- around 8.30 am. Abhishek told military to take back bodies of in the room,” said Deputy “In the morning today, the thorough probe into the death, crore in assessment year 2014- blood stains on the bed he was ta on an electric stove and police that two of the servants the two “intruders”, who were Superintendent of Police (DSP) room cleaner, who went to the the relatives want the post- 15, the figure was 1,40,139 for resting and on the wall in the destroyed it. Meera later washed met him when he reached the wearing combat uniforms and AR Sharma. room of the priest for cleaning, mortem to be conducted at the AY 2017-18, which is a growth room. She gave in and owned up the room and disposed of the flat and they also told him believed to be members of “The viscera will be sent for found the door locked from Alappuzha Medical College in of about 60 per cent,” the her crime," SSP Kalanidhi ash from the dupatta. She later about Abhijeet’s death. He told Pakistani Border Action Team, examination which will throw inside. After knocking on the Kerala. CBDT said. Naithani said. applied a huge amount of an police that his mother also told official sources said. light on the cause of the death,” door several times without Continued on Page 7 Detailed report on P11 As per Meera’s confession ointment on the reddish ligature him the same thing when he reached the flat on Sunday morning. The police said a team BJP agrees to Nitish demand for recovered the tube of ointment Paytm boss’ secy held for bid to extort chief from the backside of the flat. “It has been sealed for forensic information to cause the firm they are unearthed,” said the 16 seats, to contest 17 in Bihar test," Hazratganj SHO Radha Mastermind’s loss and dent its public image. SSP. FAIZAN AHMAD n PATNA It is expected that which he will get lesser seats Raman Singh said. These three employees of the The FIR was registered at than the BJP. Earlier, there had Abhijeet was found dead in husband, another Noida-headquartered e-com- Sector 20 police station and the he BJP has conceded Janata the seat sharing been unconfirmed reports that his flat on Sunday morning. At merce and wallet firm were accused were booked under TDal(U) demand for formula would be the BJP would contest 20 seats the time of the death, his moth- staffer arrested arrested by a team from the Indian Penal Code sections “respectable” number of seats formally announced and leave remaining 20 seats to er Meera was present in the flat. Sector 20 police station, while 381 (theft by clerk or servant of by agreeing to contest on 17 this week but there its allies: JD(U), LJP and RLSP. After the death, the family the fourth accused is still at property in possession of mas- seats, five less than the number Bihar has 40 Lok Sabha members started preparations STAFF REPORTER n NOIDA large,” said the SSP. ter), 384 (extortion), 386 of MPs who got elected on the was still no seats and in last election JD(U) for performing the last rites. “The owner of Paytm had (extortion by putting a person lotus symbol from the State in confirmation if the which contested alone could Around 2.30 pm, the Lucknow oida Police on Monday Vijay Shekhar Sharma made a complaint with the in fear of death or grievous 2014 Lok Sabha polls. BJP top brass has win just two seats. police got the news of the death Narrested three Paytm police that their employees, a hurt), 420 (cheating), 408 The JD(U) will contest 16 sought the nod of its It is expected that the seat of UP Legislative Council chair- employees, including a woman, withheld), her husband Roopak woman and her aides, had (Criminal breach of trust by seats, and the remaining seven two other allies. sharing formula would be for- man’s son and it trailed the for trying to extort `20 crore Jain, a resident of Sector-120, stolen some data from the clerk or servant) and 120B seats from the State would be mally announced this week funeral procession and got it from the e-wallet giant’s Noida, and another Paytm company and were blackmail- (criminal conspiracy). shared by Ram Vilas Paswan’s six and RLSP three seats. As per but there was still no confir- stopped near Sikanderbagh founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma employee Devendra Kumar, a ing him. They were demanding Charges under the provi- LJP (five) and the RLSP of the deal, BJP is going to sacri- mation if the BJP top brass has crossing. after threatening to leak stolen resident of Shahdara village `20 crore for not leaking it,” sions of the Information Upendra Kushwaha (two). fice its five wining seats and LJP sought the nod of its two other The police said victim’s step- personal data and confidential near Gautam Budh Nagar. The said the SSP. Technology Act have also been Sources said the agree- and RLSP one each. Bihar has allies. There were reports that brother Ashish Yadav, who is a information about his compa- trio had threatened to leak the “Taking immediate action, pressed against the accused, the ment was finalised in a meet- 40 Lok Sabha seats. Kushwaha was not comfortable former MLA from the ny. data and misuse the informa- an FIR was registered and police said. When contacted, ing among Prime Minister Sources in the JD(U) with this arrangement. In case Samajwadi Party, was also in the According to Ajay Pal, tion to cause the firm loss and three persons, including the Paytm confirmed in a state- Narendra Modi, BJP chief Amit claimed that the top BJP lead- his party RLSP, breaks alliance procession and he was asked to Senior Superintendent of Police dent its public image, officials woman, arrested. They are ment that Noida Police have Shah and Bihar Chief Minister ership had to succumb before and walks out, the two seats cooperate. “The body was later (SSP), Gautam Buddh Nagar, said. being probed about the data arrested three people, including Nitish Kumar in Delhi last the rigid stand of Nitish, who earmarked for Kushwaha taken to the mortuary where an those arrested are Sharma’s “The trio had threatened to and their modus operandi. one female employee of Paytm, month. had made it clear that his party might be divided between the autopsy was conducted,” the woman secretary (identity leak the data and misuse the Police will share the facts as in the case of extortion. In 2014 BJP won 22, LJP would not agree on any deal in BJP and JD(U). police said. LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | OCTOBER 23, 2018 city 02

CM, BJP leaders RLD dharna today to Yogi gives ‘victory mantra’ greet Amit Shah Govt hikes SC, ST press for cane arrears, on birthday reopening of closed scholarships sugar mills PNS n LUCKNOW for Lok Sabha elections PNS n LUCKNOW PNS n LUCKNOW scholarship scheme,” the hief Minister Yogi spokesman said. PNS n KANPUR BJYM cadre to take feedback CAdityanath and ruling iving a Diwali gift to The spokesman said that o press its demand for pay- from the masses on how their party leaders and workers GScheduled Castes, majority of the students, Tment the cane arrears of hief Minister Yogi lives had changed after the BJP wished Bharatiya Janata Party Scheduled Tribes students, the including those whose cases farmers and restarting of CAdityanath, while address- came to power at the Centre president Amit Shah on his Yogi Adityanath government had been renewed, had been defunct sugar mills, Rashtriya ing a state-level Bharatiya and in state. 54th birthday on Monday. increased their annual scholar- paid scholarships till October Lok Dal will stage a dharna at Janata Yuva Morcha meet at He pointed out that “A wonderful example of ships from `2,250 to `3,000 2 while the rest would be paid the office of Commissioner, Lajpat Bhawan in Kanpur on changes visible in the lives of patriotism, organisational and decided to include more scholarships by January 26. Sugarcane in Dalibag on Monday, gave the ‘victory- the common man were due to capacity, efficiency, simplicity, children by increasing the Social Welfare department Tuesday afternoon. mantra’ and asked the young the efforts of the Centre and the dedication and worker senti- income limit of beneficiary officials apprised the Chief RLD national spokesman leaders to work strategically for state government by introduc- ment; heartfelt greetings to the families from Rs `lakh per Minister that in previous years, Anil Dubey said the Bharatiya the forthcoming Lok Sabha ing hundreds of welfare respected national president annum to `2.50 lakh. 20.88 lakh students were given Janata Party government had elections. schemes for them. of the BJP. I pray to god for Chief Minister Yogi scholarships while in the BJP failed to address the problems He asked the BJYM leaders He asked the BJYM leaders your longevity and perfect Adityanath announced these rule, 23 lakh students had been of sugarcane farmers despite and workers to apprise people to prepare videos of people health,” Yogi tweeted. decisions during a review meet- awarded scholarships. making tall claims at the time at the grassroots level of the benefited under the schemes Party workers celebrated ing of Social Welfare depart- Regarding old age pen- of assuming power in the state. welfare schemes introduced by Kanpur Development Authority Vice-Chairman Kinjal Singh welcoming Chief and share them on social the day by cutting a cake and ment in Lucknow on Monday. sion, the Chief Minister was “When the issue was raised the government for them. Minister Yogi Adityanath at the helipad on Monday Pioneer media. some distributed sweets and A spokesman said that the informed that in 2016-17, 36.52 at different platforms, the state Asking BJYM members to Yogi said his government fruits among colleagues. government not only increased lakh people were given pension government agreed to fulfill its use social media as a “weapon” and joined hands, the Bharatiya light the benefits of govern- had done much for farmers, Co-operative Bank chair- the income limit of beneficia- amounting to `1748 crore, promise but later forgot about to “expose” the opposition and Janata Party would once again ment schemes like Centre’s working class, women and stu- man Man Singh was the chief ry families by `50,000 per while in 2017-18 (during BJP it. Today, the sugarcane farm- popularise central and state come to power at the Centre. Ujjwala Yojana and Saubhagya dents. He told the youths to guest at a function organised by annum but also increased regime), 37.47 lakh elders were ers are facing a lot of hardship,” governments’ welfare schemes Noting that “every young- scheme and the state govern- ensure that every booth had at BJP Mahila Morcha leader scholarship by `750 per given pensions amounting to he said. among people, Yogi said if the ster has a mobile”, Yogi stressed ment’s farmer loan waiver least two dozen of them work- Neelam Tiwari near Gandhi annum. Earlier, the annual `1783 crore. Dubey said a large number youths made concerted efforts that there was a need to high- scheme. He also asked the ing as a team. statue at GPO Park here. scholarship was `2,250 while In the current fiscal, the gov- of RLD workers and leaders now it will be `3,000. ernment disbursed Rs 1,952 from across the state would “Similar facilities will be crore among 40 lakh pensioners. take part in the dharna and if extended to poor students of Similarly, more beneficia- the government failed to general category. ries have been included in resolve the issue, they would LS election: Vistaraks SP bracing to go it In the previous years, the National Family Welfare intensify the agitation. government had discontin- Scheme and CM’s Community The RLD has switched into ued scholarships of general Marriage Scheme during Yogi election mode and is holding category students studying regime as compared to the meetings Bundelkhand, eastern hold the key for BJP alone in LS poll outside UP, but the BJP gov- previous Akhilesh Yadav gov- and central UP to expand its ernment has revived the ernment. base in the state. PNS n LUCKNOW BJP, Vijay Bahadur Pathak, told this PNS n LUCKNOW would serve positively for the party in reporter. 2019 elections as the voters, particular- s the Bharatiya Janata Party state Network of these vistaraks is very amajwadi Party is bracing itself to go ly the minorities, would shift to the SP.” Haj committee Aunit gears up for Lok Sabha elec- wide and intense. There are 300 vis- Sit alone in the 2019 Lok Sabha elec- Meanwhile, sources in the BSP said tion, the focus will be on vistaraks – a taraks working across Uttar Pradesh — tion. The general mood in the party is the party had already finalised candi- new brand of party workers who will roughly one vistarak in each assembly against an alliance with Bahujan Samaj dates for over 60 of the 80 Lok Sabha member quits promote the party’s policies and constituency. Last year, their number Party after Mayawati did a volte-face on seats in UP and it was not willing to strengthen its base at village level. was 150 but with the election just six tie-up with Congress in the poll-bound offer more than 18 seats to the in protest At a recent meeting held at the BJP months away, the party has doubled the Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Samajwadi Party. headquarters in Lucknow, senior BJP number to 300. If needed, the BJP might Rajasthan. The possibility of Mayawati refus- Lucknow (PNS): Alleging leaders imparted training to vistaraks further increase the number of vistaraks The standing of the BSP among ing to ally with the SP has forced ‘interference’ by Union and asked them to make people aware and they may work at the block level. minorities has also suffered after its Akhilesh to rethink about a grand Minority Affairs Ministry in of the party’s policies and the achieve- “This is a new experiment which refusal to ally with the Congress in these alliance having BSP in its fold. the workings of Haj Committee ments of the government. They were will be effective till 2019 elections. These states. The SP brass feels that they would And this is visible in SP stance. The of India, its member Syed asked to meet people regularly at booth vistaraks are not part of decision-mak- get overwhelming support of minority party has started wooing its old guards, Muhammad Maqsud Ashraf level and interact with them. ing and will have no say in selection of community in the 2019 election. marginalised after Akhilesh Yadav took announced his resignation The vistaraks in the BJP are just candidates. Their job is limited to “The message is clear, that over as SP national president in January from the committee on clones of pracharaks in the Rashtriya strengthening party base and reporting Mayawati is playing the Bharatiya 2017. Monday. Swayamsevak Sangh. A the pracharaks to mandal in-charge, who in turn will Janata Party’s game to make it easy for In a bid to set its house in order, the “I am resigning with propagate RSS policies among people, pass on the information to district chief the saffron party to retain power in all SP chief visited Rajya Sabha member immediate effect as member of vistaraks do the same for the BJP. They and then to state party president,” three states where it faces strong anti- Beni Prasad Verma twice this month Haj Committee of India (HCI). are not salaried but are paid expenses Pathak said. incumbency wave. The BSP chief has and held long parleys with him. My resignation is to express my and nominal money by the party. The vistarak system has been active punctured the opposition unity by Verma has been an old associate of concern and dissatisfaction People from all caste and creed are for the last one year. Besides training directly attacking the Congress and Mulayam Singh Yadav for five decades with the management of the working as vistaraks. them on party’s policies, they are also tying up with Ajit Jogi in Chhattisgarh,” and is a tall leader of Kurmi caste. He HCI due to interference by the “Only motivated and dedicated given points to be communicated to the said a senior SP leader. distanced himself from the party after ministry,” Ashraf told newsper- party workers, who have the zeal to people and how. Sources in the SP said that a senior his son was denied ticket from sons in Lucknow on Monday. work for the party, are appointed as vis- “These vistaraks hold the key as leader told party chief Akhilesh Yadav Barabanki in 2017 assembly poll. Ashraf said though the taraks. They have to travel and meet they are working at booth level. If our bluntly that the BSP would never ally The SP badly needs the support of HCI was an autonomous body, people to ensure propagation of policies booth is strong, we have won half our with the Samajwadi Party, to which Kurmis, which is the second most its decisions in the interest of of the party.” in-charge of vistaraks in battle,” Pathak said. Akhilesh reportedly said, “Even that numerically dominant OBC caste in UP. Haj pilgrims were being “over- ruled” by the Union Minority Affairs Ministry. Ashraf said the rate of goods and services tax (GST) UP Congressmen leave for Delhi to join protest on Haj flights was 18 per cent while for domestic flights with- Lucknow (PNS): After launching Khet Mazdoor Rally’ and later gherao He claimed that on the call of farmers from different parts of the in the country it was only 5 per attack on the National Democratic Parliament House on October 23. party’s Kisan and Khet Mazdoor wing country would converge on the nation- cent. “Similarly, the HCI had Alliance over the Rafale deal and price They will protest against the Modi chief Nana Patole, all senior leaders had al capital to join the October 23 rally and decided to accommodate all rise, Congressmen in large numbers left government for its faulty agrarian poli- left for New Delhi and party workers lay siege outside Parliament House to Haj pilgrims in Medina for New Delhi from UP to corner the cies,” said UP Congress general secre- would join the rally by Monday after- protest Modi government’s farm policies. Markazia in Saudi Arab but the Narendra Modi government over farm- tary Vinod Mishra in Lucknow on noon and reach the venue by night. “The protest will be held under the proposal was not accepted by ers’ issues. “Over 50,000 Congress Monday morning. He said that the Earlier this month, Patole had vis- Congress banner and our slogan will be the ministry. Now, most pil- workers and leaders from across the Congress was in touch with at least 137 ited west UP towns to garner support of ‘Modi jawab do, hisab do’,” Patole said. grims have to stay outside state, mainly from western towns and farmers’ organisations across the coun- farmer leaders. He also spoke to The Congress plans to make farm- Markazia and pay higher Lucknow, left for Delhi to join Congress try to make the New Delhi rally a big Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Naresh ers’ issues one of its planks during the charges,” he alleged. chief Rahul Gandhi at the massive ‘Kisan success. Tikait. Patole told media persons that campaign for 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Ashraf said that he had brought his concerns to the knowledge of the ministry and chairman of HCI but the HCI chairman was helpless and Girl killed by brother for ‘family honour’ could do little to address the issues raised by him. PNS n LUCKNOW went missing, he was in took the extreme step as their The three injured were Prayagraj but during sustained families were opposed to their identified as Ram Kumari, n yet another case of honour grilling, he confessed to the relationship. Shakuntala and the driver. Ikilling in Etawah, an 18- crime. Other family members The bodies were sent for In Jaunpur, three students year-old girl, reported missing also came up with misleading postmortem and investigation going to their examination since Sunday morning, was statements. is on. centre were crushed to death allegedly murdered by her Upendra said that they In Muzaffarnagar, the by a speeding truck in own family members. had warned the girl several body of a woman was found Shahganj Kotwali area on The police unearthed the times but as she continued her hanging from the ceiling of her Monday morning. motive after recovery of the affair with the neighbour, they house in Jaroda village in a sus- The police said Jugal Singh victim’s body on Monday and decided to eliminate her to pected case of dowry death. (20), Shubham Upadhyay (21) arrested five members of the save family pride. Rama (25), wife of Sonu, and Deepak Maurya of Ijari family, including her parents. As per the plan, the girl was found dead on Sunday. village were going to take Senior Superintendent of was killed on Saturday night Sonu was arrested follow- examination when they were Police of Etawah, Ashok and her body was flung in the ing a complaint by the victim’s crushed to death by the speed- Kumar Tripathi, said that fields. On Sunday morning, brother that the accused along ing truck at Majihada turn. Suresh of Bansiyapura village they lodged a report of the dis- with his family used to torture The truck driver managed in Barthana filed a report with appearance of the girl. Later, the woman for dowry, police to escape leaving his vehicle the police on Sunday that his the police arrested Upendra, said. The brother alleged that behind. 18-year-old daughter was his father Suresh, brother his sister was strangulated to Irate relatives of the missing but during investiga- Satendra, his mother and uncle death by her husband and in- deceased and locals blocked tion, the girl’s kin changed Subhash and booked them laws. the road for hours. A manhunt their statements frequently. under sections 147, 302, 201 Elsewhere in Azamgarh, was launched to nab the NOTICE Tripathi said that it sur- and 120-B of the Indian Penal four Nepalese citizens were absconding driver. faced during investigation that Code. killed and three others were In Amethi, an 18-year- the missing girl had relation- Meanwhile, a 20-year-old injured in a road mishap near old woman died after being hit ship with a youth in the neigh- woman and her paramour Rajadepur village in Jiyanpur by a truck in the district on bourhood and this was allegedly committed suicide by police station area in the wee Monday, police said. opposed by her family. consuming poison at Kairana hours of Monday. The victims Pratima Tiwari sustained “On Monday, after the in Shamli district on Monday, were in a car and were head- critical injuries after she was body was recovered from a nearly one and a half months ing to Varanasi when the car hit by a speeding truck near nearby field, the police picked after they eloped from their collided with a truck. the Munshiganj market area up the family members for homes, police said. The deceased were from here on the Banda-Tanda questioning. During the The deceased were identi- the family of Naveen Shrestha National Highway when she grilling, it transpired that the fied as Deepak Prem Singh, a of Sidhauli (Nepal). Two was headed for her college, girl’s brother, Upendra, mur- resident of Sisoli village, and women and the driver were SHO of Munshiganj police dered her and threw the body Sunita, a Lalukheri resident. injured in the mishap. station Santosh Singh said. in the nearby field,” the SSP Both had gone missing for one The deceased were identi- She was rushed to the nearby said. and a half months, Circle fied as Naveen Shrestha (32), Sanjay Gandhi hospital, where Upendra had initially told Officer Rajesh Tiwari said. Gorakh Shrestha (55), Anjali doctors pronounced her the police that when the girl It is suspected that they (30) and Upendra Maan (52). brought dead.

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Sanitation workers’ protest Police theory has loose ends results in traffic snarls MURDER OF UP COUNCIL CHAIRMAN'S SON Cops banking on Evidence Act PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW tion 8 of Evidence Act. “Motive, preparation and pre- hile the clinching evi- vious or subsequent conduct of Wdence is yet to be found Meera in the case will be against Meera Yadav, who was taken into consideration. accused of murdering her son Meera washed the room or got at her flat at Darulshafa on the room washed after the Sunday, the police are mulling murder, she threw the oint- to use section 106 and section ment tube which was later 8 of Evidence Act to corrobo- recovered in a used state, she rate her crime. hid the information about the The police on Monday death of her son to the police. failed to get any eyewitness These will go against Meera if whose account might be used read with the section 8 of as a proof of crime for which Evidence Act,” the officer Meera was arrested. “The pointed out. police had proved that Sources said section 106 of Abhijeet and Meera were in Evidence Act played a key the flat when the incident role in the conviction of self- occurred. Section 106 of proclaimed Baba Rampal of Commuters stuck on Lohia Path on Monday Pioneer Evidence Act states that the Hisar recently. “The UP police burden of proving fact, special- had used this section of PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW Panchayati Raj Directorate offi- ers tried to gherao the Chief ly within knowledge, is upon Evidence Act during the inves- cials in a meeting which last- Minister’s residence on Meera. Now it is upon her to tigation of Arushi’s murder massive protest by ed for around an hour. In the Monday. The protesters prove her innocence or it will case. This is second time that APanchayati Raj Gramin evening, a delegation, led by reached here from Varanasi be presumed that she commit- the Lucknow police are going safai workers had the com- state president Kranti Singh, and assembled at 1090 Meera Yadav, the wife of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council Chairman Ramesh Yadav, being produced at a court for allegedly ted the murder,” a police offi- to take help of old tested muters on Lohia Path and announced that their 11 Crossing. They marched murdering her 22-year-old son Abhijeet Yadav, in Lucknow on Monday Pioneer cer said. He said besides, the method in corroborating the nearby areas harried through demands had been accepted. towards the CM residence and police might take help of sec- crime of Meera,” they said. the day on Monday. They suc- Earlier, pressing old pen- it led to traffic jam on Shaheed ceeded in getting majority of sion revival among other Path. The protesters also had a PRABHA SHANKER n LUCKNOW cruel to her son that she would woman succeeded in overpow- night,” they said. but he is not out of the police their demands accepted. demands, the protest was held scuffle with cops after they kill him for speaking abusive ering him, then getting his The sources said it surfaced radar,” the police said. The Eleven out of the 15 between 1090 Crossing and were diverted towards ven as the Lucknow language for her?,” they raised head banged against the wall during investigation that police said some members of demands were accepted by the Gandhi Statue and the protest- Hazratganj, GPO Park. police claimed on a pertinent question. They said for more than three times and Abhijeet used to have verbal the family were on police radar EMonday that Meera Meera was very protective of then strangulating him?” they spat with his elder brother and the police were collecting Yadav murdered her son for Abhijeet and she had inter- questioned picking a hole in the Abhishek off and on. “They details about their location. using inappropriate words for vened in several fracas that police theory. used to fight so fiercely that Hazratganj CO AB Mishra her, the police failed to explain Abhijeet had with some of the The Hazratganj police even the residents used to get said victim’s father Ramesh Girl’s kin tonsure groom the motive for the murder in a shop owners and some of the funked a query about the time scared of it. The circumstantial was in Etah at the time of the crystal clear way. With ques- residents there in the past. of setting up of rigour mortis evidence suggested that incident and was preparing to tions started pouring in, the They also looked with an in the body when asked. The Abhijeet had some verbal spat leave for Lucknow on Sunday Hazratganj police came up eye of suspicion on the police sources said the body was a with some person on Saturday afternoon. “We talked to him for demanding dowry with an explanation that the claim that Meera got Abhijeet’s day’s old and the murder took night. It also seemed that and informed him about the investigation into the case was neck trapped in her dupatta. place on Saturday midnight. Meera is lying and took the incident. He told us to go for a PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW the bridegroom and his family 27,000 as meher. “This led to a underway and other members “Meera is not of a strong built “There is a police outpost close entire blame of murder on probe and autopsy on the body members demanded a motorcy- verbal spat after which girl’s of the victim’s family, including and so it seemed impossible for to the victim’s flat. Besides, herself,” they opined. of the victim,” the CO said. He he family of a girl, whose cle, a gold chain and other family tonsured the bridegroom his elder brother Abhishek, her to overpower Abhijeet, there is a strong presence of The Hazratganj police said added that victim’s step-broth- Twedding was to take place items as dowry from the girl’s to insult him publicly,” they were on the radar. who was of a strong built. The police in the colony as it hous- Abhishek was found to be pre- er Ashish Yadav, who is a for- on Sunday evening in Indira family. This led to a verbal spat alleged. Indira Nagar SHO After the arrest of the vic- victim was pugnacious in es several senior political lead- sent in his flat in FI Tower. “We mer MLA, also had reached the Nagar, tonsured the bride- and Abdul Kalam and his broth- Mukul Verma said cross FIRs tim’s mother, the residents nature and it was practically ers. It sounds strange that the are yet to collect the call detail city on Sunday afternoon after groom, thrashed his brother and ers Zubair, Qadir, Kattu and were registered on the com- raised question on the police hard for a woman to overpow- policemen did not notice any record of his cell phone. Prima he got the information other kin in connection with a others created a ruckus and plaint which the police got theory. “Can a mother be so er him. How a middle-aged suspected thing round the facie he does not seem a culprit Abhijeet’s death. dispute related to dowry and denied to go for wedding from both the sides. He said a meher. The marriage was post- function. case for rioting, abusing, threat- poned as the police intervened The things took a serious ening and using criminal force Lucknow bench and later both the parties lodged turn when girl’s kin Kalim, was registered against the bride- LU adopts UGC cross FIRs. As per reports, Wasim, Ayub and others took groom and his family members Family members battered to honour Abdul Kalam of Bahraich was to hold on bridegroom Abdul while a case on similar counts wed Ashama of Khurram Nagar Salam and tonsured him. The and for tonsuring the bride- regulations for CJ Bhosale locality in Indira Nagar on participants called the police groom was registered against after girl rebuffs youth Sunday evening. Both the fam- and a team reached the place for the girl’s parents and other Lucknow (PNS): A full ilies had agreed to pay Rs 11,000 investigation. The family of the members of her family. “An PhD, MPhil PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW THAKURGANJ SHO ANJANI court reference at the Lucknow as meher. However, after the bridegroom, however, alleged investigation is underway,” he bench of the Allahabad High barat reached the girl’s house, that they were asked to pay Rs said. he members of a family were PANDEY SAID PIYUSH AND Court will be held on Tuesday admissions Tseverely beaten up when they HIS AIDES THRASHED THE at 10 am in honour of Chief opposed amorous advances of a youth Justice DB Bhosale who is retir- PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW towards the girl during a function at GIRL’S FATHER, HER ing on October 24. It will held a guesthouse in Thakurganj on Sunday on the premises of the Lucknow he process has been cleared for admission night. Not only this, the accused BROTHERS AND COUSINS High Court. Senior judge of the Tof students to Lucknow University for PhD assaulted the girl’s family members AFTER SHE OPPOSED HIS Lucknow bench Justice Vikram and MPhil courses with the university adopt- with an intention to kill them and later Nath will address the function ing UGC regulations at a meeting held on left the venue unchallenged and with AMOROUS ADVANCES to honour the Chief Justice fol- Monday. The academic council meeting dis- all ease. Police had registered a case lowed by elder committee mem- cussed and adopted the UGC regulation as sent and on Monday arrested three persons, thrashed us,” the girl’s father recount- ber of the Oudh Bar Association by the state government through a GO. including the prime accused. ed the sequence of incident. SK Kalia, Advocate General He said the process for admission to LU for As per reports, the girl, along with Thakurganj SHO Anjani Pandey said Raghvendra Singh and Assistant MPhil and PhD would begin shortly after the her family, went to attend a function Piyush and his aides thrashed the girl’s Solicitor General SB Pandey. admission committee meeting. LU officials hosted by one of their acquaintance at father, her brothers and cousins caus- After the function, he will admitted that the delay in adoption of the UGC Surya Palace around 11 pm on Sunday. ing them injuries. immediately leave for Allahabad regulations impacted the students seeking When the party was in full swing, 22- Interestingly, the police had no where the welfare function will admission. “The students suffered because of year-old Piyush Verma, one of her adequate details related to the incident be held at 4 pm. admissions not taking place in the past two years neighbours, sidled up to the girl with in which a girl was humiliated and sex- During his tenure as CJ, DB for MPhil and PhD,” an official said. The process sleazy designs in his mind. As the girl ually harassed by a raucous group of Bhosale has set an inimitable remained stalled in the past two years because felt awkward, she moved ahead ignor- miscreants even several hours after the record of having administered the UGC regulation for standard of higher edu- ing his move. “Piyush tried to come incident was reported. The police oath of office to 85 judges. He cation for the year 2016 had been sent for the indecently close to my daughter and spokesman said a case for the use of also presided over 15 full court Governor’s approval but there were some issues she got scared at his act. The lights criminal force to a woman with intent and 58 administrative commit- related to giving weightage to the junior were dim at the venue. She cried for to outrage her modesty, punishment tee meetings. He has decided research fellows. It was later sent to the state gov- help and this drew our attention. We for voluntarily causing hurt and 11994 cases in the division ernment which issued a notification in this reached there and found Piyush teas- attempt to murder her family members bench and 20 cases in the full regard in August last. The regulation has ing her. After my daughter called him was registered in the case. He said bench. He also has the honour details of the procedure for admission, evalua- out, I asked for an explanation from prime accused Piyush, his father and of having worked Chancellor of tion and allocation of research supervisors for Piyush. This infuriated him to such an Piyush’s friend Sooraj had been arrest- National Academy of Legal MPhil and PhD. extent that he called his friends and ed in this connection. Studies and Damodaran National Law University, Bid to combat ‘deadly’ air pollution Visakhapatnam.

PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW request the Jharkhand Pollution Control Board to he Centre for Environment formulate an action plan for Tand Energy Development the state. (CEED) organised a national Program director, CEED, conference to foster regional Abhishek Pratap said a region- cooperation and encourage al approach was crucial to an information-sharing mech- design and implement long- anism to combat the deadly air term mitigation strategies for pollution existing in the Indo- air pollution. “Well-coordi- Gangetic region. The confer- nated inter-government miti- ence, ‘Air pollution abatement gation strategies will not only and role of city administration’, regulate the trans-boundary was aimed at starting an inter- sources of pollution but will city dialogue for effective coor- Mayor Sanyukta Bhatia and her Ranchi counterpart Asha Lakra inaugurating a also cap pilferage by violators. dination to develop a response conference in Lucknow on Monday Pioneer The conference has brought plan for air pollution abate- together two cities on a single ment. The conference rolled ity and would work in close is vital. I look forward to platform to share their vision out a platform for experience- coordination with UP expert discussions for neces- and to devise strategic solu- sharing among the three cities Pollution Control Board for sary institutional framework tions to ensure cleaner air to and helped assess the capaci- timely action. She added that for pollution control and hope breathe,” he said. ty of a local administration to the Uttar Pradesh government for a proposal for an action He stressed the need for tackle air pollution issues was already working in tan- plan as a major outcome of the spatial planning, land use through urban planning. dem with the Centre to devel- conference so that LMC can management and a well-inte- Mayor Sanyukta Bhatia op a long-term plan to consider and work on it.” grated interdepartmental and her Ranchi counterpart improve the air quality in a About Ranchi, Lakra said effort to improve the urban air Asha Lakra, along with other sustainable way. Outlining that that the air quality was also quality of Lucknow and guest speakers from various the menace of air pollution deteriorating due to various Ranchi. “Each city has a differ- industries, environmental could be eliminated through reasons and immediate steps ent situation and with a experts, scientists, academi- cooperation and coordina- were needed for improvement. regional perspective, a city- cians and doctors were present tion, she said: “I have kept air “The air quality has been hov- specific intervention will at the conference. pollution control as one of my ering above the national level ensure improvement in the air Bhatia assured people of top priorities. But to make a for the last two years and quality because it has a scope Lucknow that her administra- concrete plan for cleaner air, immediate action is required for defining new innovations tion would take strong mea- the sharing of credible and to not let it slip further,” she and experiments,” he sures to improve the air qual- carefully curated information said. She added that she would concluded. LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | OCTOBER 23, 2018 city 04 Feeling cheated, girl hangs self PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW ka ehsas ho jaye (You did not have to trick me. You did a arassed by one of her great harm to me. I love my Prelim probe against ASP Hacquaintances, a BCom family and you very much. 1st year girl student ended her Hope you will realise your PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW Sources said to have start the investigation life at her house in Jankipuram mistake,” the suicide note read. on his own and thus he mis- on Monday. Police said they He said the police sent the he report of preliminary beleaguered ASP used his power. He also talked had recovered a suicide note body for autopsy. The Tinvestigation seems to go Rajesh Singh was rough with the restaurant which suggested that she was Jankipuram police said the against embattled Additional owner when confronted for his cheated by someone. girl ended her life probably due SP Rajesh Singh who was found guilty of unseemly act,” the sources As per reports, the girl, to unrequited love affair. accused of creating ruckus out- said. identified as Anjali Verma (17) In Gosainganj, 30-year- side the restaurant and man- not informing the Singh landed in controver- of Jankipuram, was found old Sangeeta Verma of handling the restaurant owner police after he sy after he manhandled restau- hanging from the ceiling with Maqdoompur village ended in Gomti Nagar a couple of rant owner Mayank Tiwari a saree tied around her neck her life on Sunday evening. She days back. ASP (Rural) Gaurav spotted window on Thursday night. Singh around 3.10 am on Monday. “I was hanging from the ceiling Grover handed over the report panes of his allegedly had forced the was sleeping in one of the with a dupatta tied around her to the ADG, Lucknow Zone, restaurant owner and the staff rooms of my house and woke neck. No suicide note was Rajeev Krishna on Monday. car broken to show him the footages of up to attend the nature’s call. I recovered. Police are finding Though Grover refused the CCTVs in order to find found Anjali hanging from out the reason which drove the to speak on this issue, sources informing the police after he out those who had thrown a the ceiling,” her father Raj woman to end her life. The said beleaguered ASP Rajesh spotted window panes of his stone on his car and had bro- Kumar Singh Verma told body was sent for autopsy. Singh was found guilty of not car broken. “Singh was found ken the window panes. police. In Mohanlalganj, 30-year- The police spokesman said old Pawan Kumar of Gaura vil- days. He was hanging from the Hazratganj on Monday after- names fraudulently and he a suicide note was recovered lage was found hanging from noose of a saree when spotted noon. He was overpowered by was running from pillar to post from the room. “Tumne mere a tree in the area on Monday by villagers around 5 am on the cops present there and but did not get justice. He saath bahut galat kiya. Kya ek morning. Police said Pawan Monday. Police sent the body was later brought to Hazratganj added that he had no land to Students paying floral tributes to freedom fighter Ashfaqullah Khan to commemorate his 118th birth anniversary in Allahabad aadh galti par aisi saza deni committed suicide but failed to for autopsy. Meanwhile, Kotwali. In his statement to the cultivate and so he had no on Monday chahiye thi. Main apne parivar explain the reason. Pawan was Barabanki native Ravi Verma police, Ravi said that some per- means to earn his livelihood. aur tumko bahut pyaar karti working as a labourer and was attempted to immolate himself son had got his entire land (14 Police had referred his case to hoon. Shayad tumhe apni galti passing through hardship these near Vidhan Bhawan in bighas) registered in their Barabanki police. PCB directive to sugar Scientists to be awarded on Oct 25 PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW vators, who had made a com- category, Rs 5 lakh in cash will mills, distilleries on ETPs mendable contribution in the be awarded. The Science Ratna n order to encourage scientists field of science and had attained Award is given to two scientists PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW and set up environment man- water pollution during mon- Iand promote science in the repute at the national and inter- for scientific contribution, sci- agement cell. He said that none soon. Organic matter found in state as well as to create aware- national levels. “The names of entific achievement or inven- ollution control authorities of the mills had trained ETP distillery effluents cause oxygen ness among the new generation the awardees will be announced tion, excellent scientific writing Phave asked sugar mills and operators and the plants were depletion, increasing risks for of scientists the department of a day prior to the function by and technical development. distilleries in Uttar Pradesh to being run by unskilled labour- aquatic life. Distilleries are part Science and Technology, Uttar the state government. The nom- Under this category Rs 2.50 lakh ensure that their effluent treat- ers on ad hoc basis. Vidyarthi of the highly polluting indus- Pradesh, will be awarding them inations were invited in differ- per scientist will be awarded. ment plants are in order and said that each sugar mill should tries such as sugar and pharma- on October 25. Joint director, ent categories from the scientists Under the Young Scientist are commissioned before the have 4-5 ITI trained ETP oper- ceuticals. Untreated effluents CST, Huma Mustafa said that who were either born in UP or Award category five scientists start of cane crushing season ators and they should be released into water bodies dur- the award ceremony was pro- were working in any institute or who were between 18 years and commencing from November imparted further training by ing monsoon cannot be posed to be held in Lok Bhawan department for the past 10 or below 35 years of age will be this year. The mills have also sugar mill management. checked during sampling due and the scientists were likely to more years. On the basis of awarded. The honour is given to been directed to ensure that The CPCB official to high current in tributaries. be awarded by Chief Minister merit the scientists would be young scientists for their contri- untreated effluent is not dis- expressed concern over the The UPPCB had also issued Yogi Adityanath. selected by a panel of expert bution in specific scientific or charged in water bodies. lack of analytical laboratories in closure notices on distilleries Deputy Chief Minister committee of top scientists con- technological development. An UP Sugar Mills Association sugar mills for testing quality of that had been making compost Dinesh Sharma, Minister of stituted by the state govern- award of Rs 1 lakh is given to organised a one-day interactive treated effluents. He said that sans insulators. Managements State for Science and ment,” she said. each scientist. She said that the meet on ‘Sugar industry and sugar mills should set up ana- of distilleries were directed to Technology Mohsin Raza and Mustafa said that the Child Scientist Award would be environment’ in Lucknow on lytical laboratory and take the raise manure storage areas to Additional Chief Secretary Science Gaurav Samman would conferred on five child scientists Monday. Ashish Vidyarthi help of local institutions for its about 30 cm above ground level Kumar Kamlesh will also be be given to any scientist having below the age of 18 years for from Central Pollution Control management and operation. with a maximum prescribed present on the occasion. She excellent scientific writing, sci- doing commendable work in Board asked sugar mills, partic- In July, Uttar Pradesh height of four metres. It had said the event was being organ- entific research and specific the field of science and for sci- ularly those having distilleries, Pollution Control Board directed that compost be kept ised to select reputed scientists, scientific achievement or devel- entific models. Under this, a to stabilise effluent treatment (UPPCB) had served closure under sheds or covered with young scientists, science educa- opment of useful techniques at sum of Rs 25,000 per child sci- plants in their mills before the notices on 64 distilleries across PVC sheets to prevent it from tors, child scientists, and inno- the national level. Under this entist is awarded. start of cane crushing season the state to prevent surface- soaking in rainwater. Lucknow Lit Fest to kick off at IGP on Nov 16 PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW the literature of these languages,” she tion and there will be an exhibition who has been known for doing a lot of said. Regarding the selection of these which will also be organised with some new kind of theatre,” she said. Kanak he sixth edition of the Lucknow states, she said that she chose Bangla exhibits from the same at the Literary said that a session would be held on TLiterature Festival, organised by the language for its vast contribution in Festival. No other museum of this sort why Hindi had still not become the lin- Lucknow Expression Society, will kick culture, music and literature. “Dakhani exists in the country which makes it a gua franca of the country which would off at Indira Gandhi Prastishthan on Urdu was selected because Lucknow unique one,” she added. have the famous author, Mrinal November 16. Founder-director of itself is known for its Urdu and there She said that they would also have Pandey, and media personalities. the festival Kanak Rekha Chauhan said is always this tussle between the a session on humour. “This is being “There will be a discussion on the that the theme this year was ‘Beyond Lakhnavi Urdu and the Hyderabadi organised essentially to explore Avadhi language,” she added. the Borders’ which included going Urdu just as there is always a compar- whether the Indians have a sense of The festival will have an interest- beyond the regional, religious, caste ison between Lakhnavi biryani and the humour because we seem to have for- ing session titled ‘Heart of A Mind’ and creed divisions and highlighting Hyderabadi biryani,” she said. gotten to laugh at ourselves and the which will witness a discussion one India as a ‘Vasudhaiva Talking about the rich Punjabi lit- Indians always seem to be in a perpet- amongst the people who follow some Kutumbakam’. erature with a lot of folk nuances which ually sour mood,” she said. other profession but their hearts are Kanak said that the focus would be it carried, she said that Punjabi poet For the youths the festival has into something different. “This will on three regional languages which Surjit Patar would recite his poetry in much to offer in terms of groups from include professionals such as Vandana include Bangla, Punjabi and Dakhani one of the sessions and actor all across the country who will perform Sehgal, who is into architecture but Urdu. “The sessions will be titled Kanwaljeet would also talk about the at the Literature Festival with Zeeshan loves painting, Shobhit Chawla who is ‘Punjab, Punjabi and Punjabiyat,’ Punjabi language. “The festival will also Ayub, a youth icon, felicitating the win- an eye surgeon but loves photography ‘Shonar Bangla’ and ‘Dakhani Rooh’ see the presence of Mallika Ahluwalia ners. “There will also be a session on and an eminent urologist from where deliberations will take place on who has curated a museum on parti- theatre with his wife, Rasika Agashe, Mumbai who is into robotics,” she said. 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cial inclusion being among major policy concerns, the conclave is important as it will help generate useful insights and recommendations. FLAGGED OFF The last Metro train (20th) has been flagged off from A financial inclusion and loan distribution Alstom train manufacturing ceremony was organised by under the joint aegis plant at Sricity in the presence of Bank of India and Gramin Bank of Aryavart with of LMRC managing director the help of NABARD in Sarojininagar on Monday Kumar Keshav and CEO of Alstom France Henri Poupart KGMU CONVOCATION ed by about 400 delegates, Lafarge. According to Alstom, King George’s Medical including domain experts. this is the first project being University (KGMU) will be Governor Ram Naik will inau- completed by them in India holding its 14th convocation gurate the conclave while Chief ahead of other projects start- on October 30 at Scientific Secretary Anup Chandra ed much earlier for Chennai CONVERGENCE-2018 Convention Centre. Media Pandey will be the guest of and Kochi Metros. Henri Convergence-2018, the 2-day annual mega event of inter- spokesperson Dr Santosh honour. Organisers said that emphasised that the fast deliv- school competitions organised by (DPS Indiranagar) kicked off Kumar said that the list of stu- the event was aimed at mark- ery of train was possible due to on Monday. It was like a merger of potential budding minds with dents to be awarded medals ing ‘World Savings Day’ estab- close coordination, time- scientific, literary and artistic panache. The event witnessed par- was being finalised and would lished in 1929 with the the first bound design approvals and ticipation from various schools of the city. The theme of the event be declared on October 25. International Savings Bank continuous review of project this year is ‘Science’. The students showcased their scientific inno- Governor Ram Naik will pre- Congress (World Society of by LMRC officials. Keshav vations in the wake of the ‘dark and shady realms of Science’. side over the convocation cer- Savings Banks) in Milano, thanked Alstom for timely Members of the management board, principals and delegates emony. The Honoris Causa Italy. “The event is being manufacturing, supply and from various schools were present on the occasion. DSc will be conferred on Prof organized to focus on the need commissioning of trains. Balram Bhargava, secretary, to improve financial literacy Earlier, Alstom had supplied CHILDREN’S PEACE PRIZE department of Health and and awareness as a means of the prototype train within 63 Shagun Tripathi, a class VIII student Research, Union Ministry of financial inclusion amongst a weeks, the shortest period for of City Montessori School (Aliganj Health and Family Welfare, vast majority of people,” an supply of train after placing the Campus II), has been nominated for the and director-general of Indian LMA official said. With finan- order. International Children’s Peace Prize- Council of Medical Research 2018. The school has forwarded Shagun’s (New Delhi), and Prof Shiv name to the Kids Rights Foundation, The Kumar Sarin, director of the Netherlands, for this prize. As many as Institute of Liver and Biliary 109 children from across the globe Sciences, New Delhi. were nominated for this prize. The Kids Rights Foundation awards this prize CONCLAVE every year to children who showed Lucknow Management exemplary courage and bravery for chil- Association (LMA), in collab- dren’s right. This year, the prize will be oration with Awoke India given away on in Cape Town, South Africa, on November 20. Foundation and Jaipuria Some time ago, five boys travelling in a car tried to kidnap a girl Institute of Management, is on Lucknow-Sitapur highway and Shagun, with the help of her organising a conclave on family members, rescued the girl from the clutches of kidnap- ‘From financial literacy to Under the 93rd Foundation Day celebrations, the zonal office and regional office pers. The administration of Lucknow and Sitapur had awarded financial inclusion’ on October of Syndicate Bank organised a blood donation camp on Monday at Halwasia certificates to Shagun for her courage and she was also given away 27. It is expected to be attend- Court building in association with King George’s Medical University ‘Bravery Award’ by the Lucknow administration. LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | OCTOBER 23, 2018 nation 05

PAK BAT KILLS 2 JAWANS Jaitley's daughter was on payroll of India to lodge strong protest week and officials said here on soil," officials said, adding the Samba was injured. Officials fugitive diamantaire Mehul: Rahul Army asks Pak to Monday, the Indian Army will two heavily armed intruders said the raiding Pakistan party take up the latest incident. A were donning the Indian army included five to six persons and Congress also alleged that 23 fraudsters take back bodies of Brigadier from our side and a combat fatigues including stan- two of them were killed in Demands FM’s escaped India under the Government's Colonel from Pakistan will dard issues boots. Most infil- retaliatory action. watch after duping the country of over intruders killed in hold parleys. trators including those of BAT As regards the Pakistan sacking from Cabinet `53,000 crore. Explaining the rationale wear Indian army fatigues to Army actions despite talks on Congress leader Sachin Pilot said a Sunderbani sector for protest, they said the two avoid detection in the fog of May 29, they said the Pakistan PNS n NEW DELHI sinking economy, banking frauds and fly- DGMOs during their talks on gunfight. The BAT comprises Army is persistently attempting ing fraudsters form part of BJP's-Jaitley's PNS n NEW DELHI May 29 at the behest of Pakistan army commandoes to push terrorists from its ter- n the most direct and personal attack yet 'New India' and demanded that the Pakistan decided to maintain and terrorists and they target ritory into India across the Iagainst Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Minister should resign on moral grounds. aking objection to a Border peace and the Line of Indian army patrols along the LOC. Backing this with fig- Congress president Rahul Gandhi on "Successive escapes of Vijay Mallya, Lalit TAction Team(BAT) action Control(LOC). India at that LOC to inflict casualties and ures, officials said seven infil- Monday alleged that his daughter was on Modi, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi and oth- in which three Indian soldiers time also urged the Pakistan then escape back to Pakistani tration bids were foiled by the the payroll of fugitive diamantaire Mehul ers reflect that Modi Government is not were killed in Rajouri in the Army to restraint terrorists side. The Indian protest was Army since May 30, in which Choksi, one of the key accused in the PNB a guardian of 'public money' but a 'trav- Jammu region on Sunday, India operating from its soil. Since conveyed through log message 23 terrorists have been killed. Scam. He also demanded his sacking from el agency' facilitating 'fraud, fleece and fly will lodge a strong protest with then, the Indian Army has on the telephone in Rajouri, they Moreover, reports indicat- the Cabinet. to foreign shores' of willful bank default- Pakistan on Tuesday during the shown utmost restraint in added. Log message implies that ed concentration of large num- Rahul claimed that Jaitley's daughter ers," Pilot said. Directors General Military maintaining ceasefire at the both the sides officially note ber of terrorists in the launch got money (from Mehul Choksi) from an #ArunJaitlieMustResign," the tweet from He also used a Sholay parody to attack Operations(DGMO)talks. The LOC despite provocations by down the communiqué. pads desperate to infiltrate ICICI account number 12170500316. As Rahul Gandhi's handle stated. the Modi Government over the "dubious" Army had issued a stern warn- the other side and Pakistan In the latest ambush close before the onset of snow. At usual, Rahul Gandhi deliberately misspelt The Congress has accused the Modi deal on Rafale fighter jets. Rahul used the ing to Pakistan soon after the continuing to aid and abet ter- to the LOC on the Indian side, least 250 to 300 trained and the finance Minister name as Arun Jaitlie Government of conniving with fraudsters hit song, "Ye dosti hum nahin todenge", incident at the sector level and rorists, they said. three soldiers of 8 Jammu & armed militants are poised to and demanded his resignation with the who had escaped the country and claimed from the film, using the pictures of Modi asked Pakistan to take back the "Pakistan Army has been Kashmir Light Infantry sneak into Kashmir from the hashtag 'Arun Jaitlie Must Resign'. "conflict of interest" saying his daughter and Anil Ambani, whose company, bodies of two intruders killed informed through established (JAKLI) Havildar Kaushal launch pads close to the LOC "Arun Jaitlie's daughter was on the and son-in-law, both lawyers, allegedly according to the Congress chief, had in the gunfight during the communication channels to take Kumar of Nowshera (Rajouri), in Pakistan Occupied payroll of thief Mehul Choksi. Meanwhile received a retainership of `24 lakh from received the offset contract worth `30,000 ambush. However, Pakistan is over the bodies of the hostile Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh of Kashmir(POK). The Army her FM daddy sat on his file & allowed Choksi. crore in the Rafale deal. The 17-second yet to respond. Pakistani nationals. A stern Doda and rifleman Rajat troops are alert and maintain- him to flee. She received money from The party said that in the 44 months video uploaded by the Gandhi scion on The office of DGMOs of warning has been conveyed to Kumar Basan of Pallanwala ing round-the-clock vigil to ICICI a/c no: 12170500316. It's sad that till January 2018, the Modi Government Twitter only shows the smiling faces of two countries talk to each Pakistan Army to restrain the (Jammu) were killed and scuttle any attempt of infiltra- media has blacked out this story. The peo- witnessed an unprecedented 19,000 'bank Modi and Ambani with the song playing other on the hotline every terrorists operating from its Rifleman Rakesh Kumar of tion by the terrorists. ple of India won't. fraud cases' involving `90,000 crore. in the background. BJP attacks Cong for mocking India, China sign pact on security Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao cooperation

President. PNS n NEW DELHI Seeks answer on rape charges Lekhi maintained that the 'Beti Bachao, Beti against Cong Ministers, Padhao' programme had led to an improvement he first India-China Bilateral Security in the sex ratio in many states. TCooperation meeting on Monday here signed suppose to be Rahul’s friends The Crime Branch of the Kerala Police has "security pact" and agreed to "further strengthen" registered cases against Chandy and Venugopal, cooperation in the areas of counter-terrorism and who is an MP, on a complaint of sexual miscon- tackling narcotic trade and organised crimes. PNS n NEW DELHI duct filed by Solar scam accused Saritha S Nair. "Home Minister Rajnath Singh co-chaired the first She alleged that there are number of other India-China High Level Meeting on Bilateral JP on Monday attacked Congress and its pres- Congressmen who have complaint registered Security Cooperation with Zhao Kezhi, State Bident Rahul Gandhi for mocking 'Beti Bachao, against them. Councilor and Minister of Public Security of the Beti Padhao' scheme saying it is a "serious issue" Lekhi parried the Congress's allegations People's Republic of China. During the meeting, the as it cited a number of rape cases registered against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, saying the two sides discussed issues of mutual interest, against Congress leader and former Kerala CM opposition party should instead answer questions including bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation, Oommen Chandy and many others in the on the charges against Chandy and Venugopal. and welcomed increased cooperation between Opposition party. The Congress has accused the Modi govern- India and China in the area of security cooperation," Addressing a Press Conference , BJP ment of conniving with fraudsters who had said the statement issued by Home Minsitry. spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi said Chandy escaped the country and claimed "conflict of An Agreement on Security Cooperation and former Union Minister K C Venugopal, also interest" to demand the sacking of Finance between the Ministry of Home Affairs of India and an accused in the case, were Rahul "friends" and Minister Arun Jaitley. the Ministry of Public Security of China was also the Congress should answer questions on such a On the issue of oil pumps' strike in Delhi, signed by the two Ministers. The Agreement will serious charge against its leaders, instead of tar- Lekhi blamed the Aam Aadmi Party government, further strengthen and consolidate discussions and geting the ruling party's functionaries. saying it did not reduce the petrol and diesel cooperation in the areas of counter-terrorism, She also referred to a "Sukanya case" in 2007, prices like the neighbouring states, leading to peo- organised crimes, drug control and other such rel- Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday presented the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence for 2018 to Fali alleging that it was against the Congress ple buying fuel from outside Delhi. evant areas, said the statement. Nariman for his outstanding contribution in the field of legal and social reforms in India PTI SC takes note Apex court seeks Centre's MeToo: Top court France to commemorate Andhra urges Centre of over 5,000 reply in week on pleas against declines urgent ` vacant posts amendments in SC/ST Act hearing of PIL Indian soldiers of WW I to release 1,200cr asking for FIRs New Delhi: A memorial com- France and Belgium. in lower courts New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday New Delhi: The Supreme Court memorating the contribution of The memorial is likely to be fund immediately asked the Centre to file its reply by October 26 on Monday declined urgent hear- Indian armed forces in the World inaugurated either by President New Delhi: The Supreme Court on on a batch of pleas challenging the new ing on a PIL seeking registration War I is being built in France and Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President PM Modi besides the prelim- Monday took note of over 5,000 amendments in the SC/ST Act. of FIRs and prosecution against will be inaugurated by an Indian M Venkaiah Naidu or Prime Announce Titli as inary reports on cyclone. They vacant posts of judicial officers in The top court said it was listing the mat- those accused of sexual miscon- dignitary next month, an ex-ser- Minister Narendra Modi, he said. explained to the PMO officials lower courts across the country and ter for final hearing in November and allowed duct and assault on women, who viceman overseeing the project said The location is also the place a natural calamity the severity of the damages sought information from all the 24 several impleadment applications. have called out names across sec- on Monday. where the Battle of Cambrai took caused by the cyclone. High Courts as also States, terming A bench of Justices A K Sikri and Ashok tors as part of the #MeToo move- Squadron Leader Rana Chhina, place between the German and the PNS n NEW DELHI The officials' team the extent of vacancies as "wholly Bhushan asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, ment in the country. the secretary of the United Services British forces. explained that the cyclone has unacceptable". appearing for the Centre to file the reply to the A bench comprising Chief Institution of India's Centre for The 500-square metre land was he Andhra Pradesh caused damage of public and A bench headed by Chief Justice petitions within a week after he sought some Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Armed Forces Research, said the given for the memorial for 1 Euro TGovernment on Monday private properties in 1802 vil- Ranjan Gogoi exercised the extra- time. S K Kaul said there was no need memorial is being built in Villers- by Villers-Guislain, Chhina added. requested the Centre to declare lages of Srikakulam and ordinary powers of the apex court "Reply be filed by October 26," the bench for an urgent hearing on the PIL Guislain, a village in northern "The memorial is being built by Titli Cyclone as a national Vizianagaram districts. under Article 142 (power of the said as it posted the matter for further hearing and it would come up for hear- France. noted sculptor Ram Sutar and has calamity, depute central teams The total damage caused Supreme Court to seek enforcement on November 20. ing in regular course. It will be inaugurated on an Ashoka Chakra over it," he said. to assess the damages caused in by the cyclone amounts of its orders) under the Constitution The apex court had on September 7 said "We have seen the writ peti- November 10, which also marks the Nearly 1.5 million Indian sol- Srikakulam and Vizianagaram `3,435.29cr including and directed all the 24 High Courts that the new amendments to the SC/ST law tion. There is no need of urgent centenary of the armistice diers participated in the World districts and release `1200 cr Electricity `505.05 cr, Roads and 36 States and Union Territories passed by Parliament cannot be stayed at this hearing," the bench told lawyer announced during the World War War I as part of the then British as interim relief immediately. and Buildings `406.32 cr, to apprise it of issues like vacancies stage. M L Sharma who has filed the I. Indian Army, of which 1.3 million The State Government Panchayat Raj and rural devel- and the time frame within which It had sought the response of the Centre in PIL in his personal capacity and "This will be first battlefield fought overseas in places such as officials' team comprising opment `140.55 cr, Agriculture they can be filled up. six weeks on a batch of petitions challenging was seeking urgent hearing. The memorial to be built by the Indian Flanders (Belgium), East Africa, D.Varaprasad, Relief commis- `802.13 cr, Horticulture `1000 The bench, also comprising the fresh provisions of SC/ST Act. plea, which has made National armed forces, which will be dedi- Gallipoli, Aden, Egypt, Iraq, sioner and Praveen prakash, cr, Animal Husbandry `50 cr, Justice S K Kaul, considered the The pleas have sought declaration of the Commission for Women and the cated to the Indian soldiers who lost Palestine, Persia and China, Chhina Resident commissioner met Fisheries `50 cr, Rural water communication between the apex new amendments to the Schedule Castes and Ministry of Home Affairs as par- their lives in France during the said. Debashree Mukherjee, Joint supply `100 cr, Irrigation `100 court's registry and registries of all Schedules Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act ties, has urged the apex court to World War I," Chhina said. Some 74,000 Indian soldiers Secretary to Prime Minister cr, House damages `220.49 the high courts. It said there were as ultra vires. take "suo motu" (on its own) There is another war memori- lost their lives, he added. and PK Sinha, Cabinet cr, Ex-gratia (Human loss) 22,036 posts of higher and lower Parliament on August 9 had passed the bill action and order registration of al in Nueve Chappelle, but it was From November 9-11, there is Secretary and submitted copies `55 lakh, civil supplies `50 judicial officers in lower courts in to overturn the apex court order concerning FIRs on the basis of statements built by Commonwealth War also an elaborate programme sched- of the letters that Andhra lakh, medical and health `1.07 the country and, as on date, 5,133 certain safeguards against arrest under the SC made by victim women on social Graves Commission in honour of uled to commemorate the centenary Pradesh Chief Minister Nara cr, Municipal administration posts are vacant. PTI and ST law. PTI media. PTI the Indian soldiers who died in of the World War I. PTI Chandrababu Naidu wrote to and sanitation `8.58 cr. Neurosurgeons call for national programme to tackle brain congenital diseases PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n national level programme in hydrocephalus and the only "Some time defects is already NEW DELHI India have yet materialized to treatment option today requires there before a female comes to look into the plights of early brain surgery. With early detec- know that she is pregnant and s World Hydrocephalous pickup and screening of high tion and appropriate interven- that creates a major problem. Aand Spina Bifida Days risk cases," said Dr Daljeet tion, most children recover MRI and CT scan helps in come up on October 25, neu- Singh, HoD of Neurosurgery at successfully." diagnosis and surgery is the rosurgeons here have urged the Delhi-based GB Pant Hospital. However, untreated only remedy," she added. Government to embark on He further explained that Hydrocephalus can get worse, Dr Hukum Singh (neuro- national programmes as is while there are several con- leading to brain damage, a surgeon) from the Hospital being done in many countries genital disorders in the body, loss in mental and physical talked about association of to focus on brain congenital affecting almost all organs abilities, and even death. Spina bifida with problems conditions like Hydrocephalus including heart, genital organs, For its treatment, V P elsewhere in the body beside (excess fluid in the area around musculoskeletal organs, in the Hydrocephalus Spina Bifida shunt tube which deliver water back of the spine. Children are the brain) and Spina Bifida central nervous system, some from brain to abdomen is born with swelling in back or (most common congenital of the common cranial con- genital disorder found in India. p World-over, the Hydrocephalus incidence is somewhat 80- adequately being addressed by inserted with excellent results. some stigmata such as fat, hair, spine defect) which are treat- genital diseases include "It can lead to enlargement of 330/100,000 live birth. In India it is around 110-120 cases per health policies for its diagno- Shunt has its own limitation so dimple and these may be sen- able and results are better when Hydrocephalus, agenesis of head, eyes deviation (sun set 100,000. sis and treatment, Dr Srivastava endoscopic treatment for tinel to underlying Spinal bifi- treated early. corpus callosum, various brain sign) and delayed milstone in p Spina bifida is most common congenital spine defect while said adding that to create hydrocephalus can provide da, where lamina of spine fails "Many countries like the cysts, Chiary malformations children less than one year. Hydrocephalus is most common cranial congenital disorder. awareness and showcase new shunt free life and better accep- to fuse in midline, he explained. US, Poland and UK have and others. Older patient can have medical advances in the sector, tance, pointed out neurosur- Some of these kids may national programmes focusing Of these, Hydrocephalus-- headache, vomiting, and even p Both these conditions can be diagnosed during pregnancy and can Department of Neurosurgery geon Dr Anita Jagetia from the present neurological problems prevention and awareness wherein the water in the brain blindness, added neurosur- be treated effectively. of GB Pant Hospital is organ- GB Pant Hospital. in later part of life, or even non about the brain congenital dis- is more than normal and is geon Dr AK Srivastava from p Folic acid during pregnancy can help prevent Spina bifida. ising a public lecture on Neural tube defects like healing ulcers in legs. However, eases, helping the patients to associated with series of com- the hospital. October 25 at its premises. Spina bifida are another major Folic acid given during preg- live a quality life. In contrast, plex neurological symptoms-- While world-over, the somewhat 80-330/100,000 live 120 cases per 100,000. Despite "There is currently no congenital conditions which nancy can help its prevention, unfortunately no definite - is most common cranial con- Hydrocephalus incidence is birth, in India it is around 110- being higher number, it is not known way to prevent or cure develop during pregnancy. said Dr Hukum Singh. LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | OCTOBER 23, 2018 nation 06

MLAS DISQUALIFICATION VERDICT Kashmir shuts over death of civilians

KHURSHEED WANI n SRINAGAR issue. by all and there is no excuse to “It is shameful that rather justify these killings,” Rashid Speculations rife over he normal life was crippled taking permanent measures to said addressing a protest rally Tin Kashmir on Monday in resolve Kashmir dispute forev- in Handwara. response to a shutdown call by er, New Delhi and its proxies “It is failure of the political separatists over the deaths of are busy in distorting the facts leadership that New Delhi is seven civilians in an explosion and accusing Kashmiris who enjoying our killings and polit- impact on TN politics at an encounter site in south are the worst victims of state ical parties are strengthening Kashmir’s Kulgam district terrorism. their vote bank from Srinagar KUMAR CHELLAPPAN n verdict allows the petition filed cost of them dearly as the DMK where three terrorists also had Whatsoever happened in to New Delhi over dead bod- CHENNAI by the disqualified MLAs, the would be the only beneficiary in died in the gunfight on Sunday. Kulgam should be condemned ies of Kashmiris,” he said. State is certain to see turmoil such a scenario,” said a BJP Ignoring advisories, the here is talk of leadership and political instability. leader who is privy to the talks. encounter site was run over by Tchange in the AIADMK as The 18 MLAs owe their The name of KA protesters even as the security the Madras High Court is get- allegiance to TTV Dhinakaran Sengottaiyan, minister of forces abandoned the site with- Martyred soldier ting ready to pronounce the and VK Sasikala, the jailed school education in the out sanitising it after the gun- verdict on the petition filed by close aide of former chief min- Palaniswamy government , is fight ended. the 18 party MLAs who were ister Jayalalithaa. The number going the rounds as the possi- The shutdown was cremated with full disqualified by the Speaker of dissident MLAs in the ble chief ministerial candidate observed a day ahead of Home Protesters throw stones at policemen during a protest in Srinagar on Monday AP last year under the provision of AIADMK has gone by anoth- . a close confidante of late Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to the anti-defection law. er five or six during the last Jayalalithaa, the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday to military honours A two-member division three months adding to the Gobichettipalayam born review the security situation. tutions, banks and post offices More than 40 civilians were bench of the court had delivered woes of chief minister Sengottaiyan is known as the Protests erupted in remained closed while the traf- injured in the area, most of them MOHIT KANDHARI n JAMMU Narendra Modi to order a spe- a split verdict in June 2018 on Edappadi Palaniswamy who is least controversial leader in Hawoora village of Kulgam fic was generally off the roads. with shrapnel, splinters and pel- cial recruitment drive in their the petition filed by the dis- in a precarious position due to the AIADMK . when the body of youngster The train services were halted lets. Locals said that some peo- wenty two-year old rifle- border villages so that more qualified MLAs which necessi- the CBI probes into the Interestingly he has not Javid Ahmad Lone was taken between Banihal and Baramulla. ple suffered bullet injuries. Tman Rajat Kumar, mar- and more youth can join tated the case being heard again Highways Department, a port- made any attack on the Sasikala for burial to the local cemetery. The State Board of School The situation took a worse tyred in the BAT attack along Indian army and take revenge by another judge. While the then folio held by him and an inves- family in spite of being in the Lone’s body was identified late Education and several univer- turn at a time when Urban Local the Line of Control in of 'barbaric' killing of Indian Chief Justice Indira Banerjee tigation into the Gutkha scam. government. on Sunday evening by his rel- sities announced postponement Body elections concluded in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri soldiers in the BAT strike", one upheld the disqualification order It is reported unofficially According to AIADMK atives in a hospital mortuary. of examinations in the backdrop the region despite large-scale district on Sunday, was cre- of the school time friend of issued by Speaker P Dhanapal in that there is a move to make the insiders, Sengottaiyan is accept- Earlier, six local youngsters of the shutdown call. boycott of the people to these mated with full military hon- Rajat Kumar told reporters September 2017, the other judge, two warring factions of the able to the Sasikala clan also. It were killed in a massive blast in An official said that con- elections. ours in his native Pallanwala outside his home. M Sunder, struck it down. AIADMK to bury the hatchet may be noted that Dhinakaran Laroo village where people tingents of forces were The panchayat elections village in Jammu on Monday. Paying glowing tributes to Later, the case was referred and merge the groups. Though had declared sometime back had gathered at an encounter deployed at sensitive locations would be held in the State in Before his mortal remains his close friend, he said, to M Sathyanarayanan, the Dhinakaran had launched a that he was ready to accept any- site shortly after security forces in parts of Kashmir to thwart November and December. arrived in the village hundreds "whenever Rifleman Rajat third judge who heard the separate party (AMMK), he has body from the present lot of left the area following killing of any “element of violence”. Home Minister Rajnath of angry villagers and near and Kumar, came home on leave petition and reserved orders on made it known that it was only AIADMK MLAs as chief min- three local cadre of Jaish-e- The authorities also Singh’s is scheduled to review dear ones gave vent to their ire we used to go for running and August 31. There is speculation a temporary arrangement and ister other than Palaniswamy and Muhammad outfit. snapped mobile internet ser- the security situation in against the repeated attacks by participated in several events that the judge would pro- was a ploy to regain the com- Panneerselvam. The shutdown call was vice in several volatile parts of Srinagar besides holding a 'beleaguered' Pakistan army together to relive our child nounce the verdict this week. mand of the AIADMK. The Pioneer had reported given by Joint Resistance south Kashmir. meeting with Governor Satya and demanded a 'firm' response hood memories". If the judge upholds the “Discussions are on with earlier that Subramanian Swamy Leadership (JRL), a grouping of Besides Javed Lone six other Pal Malik. The separatists have from the Indian Government. He said Rifleman Rajat Speaker’s decision, then Tamil leaders of both the factions to MP, was working out the modal- three prominent separatist civilians identified as Auqib called for protest march in Lal Ratan Lal, father of brave Kumar was very social and Nadu has to go for by-election make them see the writing on the ities to bring both the AIADMK leaders Syed Ali Geelani, Ahmad Sheikh (18), Uzair Chowk area of Srinagar on heart Rajat Kumar said, "I am took good care of his parents in the 18 constituencies. If the wall that internecine war would factions together. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Ahmad Dar (15), Irshad Ahmad Tuesday. feeling proud my son sacri- and younger brother. His Yasin Malik against the spree of Paddar, Mansoor Ahmad Dar, Meanwhile, legislator ficed his life in the line of duty younger brother said, "given killings in the Valley. Talib Ahmad Laway, Sheikh Rashid said the wors- defending frontiers of moth- an opportunity he too would BJP ally JD(U) dares All shops, business estab- Mohammad Maqbool and ening situation in Kashmir er Nation. At the same time i join the Indian army and Vijayan hits out at lishments, Government and Mukeen Ahmad Bhat were killed was a result of delay in politi- want to know for how long serve the Nation". private offices, educational insti- in the deadly blast on Sunday. cal settlemeht of the Kashmir our sons will keep sacrificing Earlier, mortal remains of Union Min to their lives like this. It is time two other jawans Lance Naik to give Pakistan a befitting Ranjeet Singh and Havaldar Modi for neglecting rename Bakhtiyarpur reply", he added. Kaushal Kumar were dis- IANS n PATNA Rifleman Rajat Kumar's patched to their native villages Mirwaiz wants more than sympathy from Imran younger brother and close in Ramban and Nowshera he Janata Dal (United) and IANS n SRINAGAR appreciate Pakistan's concern, in Kulgam, Pakistan Prime friends in the village also respectively after wreath lay- Kerala's needs Tthe Rashtriya Janata Dal on but to put an end to the Minister tweeted, "Strongly appealed to the Prime ing ceremony in Akhnoor. Monday slammed BJP leader eacting to Pakistan Prime appalling grind of repression condemn the new cycle of Minister Narendra Modi to According to Defence and Union Minister Giriraj RMinister Imran Khan's and human right abuse that killings of innocent Kashmiris teach Pakistan a bitter lesson spokesman, Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh for demanding renaming comment on Kashmir, senior Kashmiris are suffering by Indian security forces. on the borders. Several young- Singh is survived by a pregnant of Bakhtiyarpur in Patna district. separatist leader Mirwaiz at the hands of Indian State It is time India realise it must sters demanded better equip- wife Shimu Devi. She is expect- JD(U) is ruling Bihar in Umer Farooq said on Monday urgently requires Pakistan as move to resolve the Kashmir ment for the Indian army ed to deliver next month. alliance with the BJP. that he expects much more a party to the dispute to do dispute through dialogue jawans to tackle the threat Havaldar Kaushal Kumar Giriraj has demanded that from the neighbouring much more". in accordance with the along the border. is survived by wife Naresh Bakhtiyarpur and other towns country. After seven civilians were UNSC resolutions and the "We are all ready to give a Kumari and two daughters and cities in Bihar named after Umer said on his Twitter killed in an explosion on wishes of the Kashmiri befitting reply to Pakistan aged 12 and 8 years and a 10 Muslim invaders be rechris- handle: "People of Kashmir Sunday following a gun fight people." army. We urge Prime Minister year old son. tened, as is being done in the neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. The BJP Government in Uttar Pradesh, led by Yogi Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala a similar exercise when earth- Adityanath, has renamed the Relief supplies to Mizo refugees in Tripura resume Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan quake struck his State and the Mughalsarai Railway Junction IANS n AGARTALA following ethnic tension after in Mizoram," Kanchanpur Sub- Ministry to resume the supply urged Prime Minister on Monday slammed Prime Gujarati diaspora came forward as Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay a Mizo forest official was killed. Divisional Magistrate Abeda of rations and other services Narendra Modi and Union Minister Narendra Modi for his to help." Junction, and recently changed he Tripura Government Tripura Education and Nanda Baidya told IANS on the immediately," Nath said asking Home Minister Rajnath Singh "negative approach" on the Vijayan described his 4-day the name of Allahabad city to Ton Monday resumed the Law Minister Ratan Lal Nath, phone. the refugees to return to their to restart the supply of relief needs of the State, which is trip to the UAE as successful. Prayagraj. supply of food and relief mate- accompanied by Tripura According to an official of homeland. and other basic services. slowly picking up pieces after Vijayan said that was the Bakhtiyarpur is ostensibly rials to Mizo refugees, shel- Assembly Deputy Speaker the Tripura Relief and "The Government wants to Mizoram Bru Displaced a devastating flood in August. last positive vibe from the named after Bakhtiyar Khilji - tered in camps in the north- Biswabandhu Sen, two Revenue Department, over repatriate the refugees to their People's Forum (MBDPF) "I fail to understand why Centre. When the Kerala the military general of Qutb-ud- ern parts of the State for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) `366 crore have been spent to home land through democra- General Secretary Bruno Msha the Centre and the Prime Government sent a list of Aibak - who destroyed the past 21 years. MLAs, North Tripura District provide relief and basic ser- tic process. Do not create any said the refugees were keen to Minister have taken such a neg- Ministers with their respective famed Nalanda University in late Following a four-party Magistrate Raval Hamendra vices to the refugees since ethnic or any other adminis- return to their villages but ative approach to our needs. plans to travel abroad, only the 12 century. JD(U) spokesperson agreement in Delhi on July 3, Kumar and other officials October 1997. trative problems. Try to solve nine most basic and vital issues When I had met him (Modi), CM's tour was approved. Sanjay Singh said: "There is no the supply of food grains and formally restarted the supply Nath, while addressing a your problems through mutu- must be resolved before the he was very considerate. I told "We have no idea why question of change of name of relief materials was stopped of foodgrains and relief mate- gathering of the tribal refugees, al discussions with the officials repatriations. him that the State's Ministers the Centre has taken such a any district or town in Bihar." from October 1, ostensibly to rial to the refugees said that life in the makeshift and elected leaders. The issues are opening of were trying to meet the Kerala stand against Kerala," Sanjay Singh, considered compel the Reang tribal on Monday. refugee camps was not good, "Your life, culture, socio- bank accounts, issuing of diaspora settled abroad for said Vijayan. close to Chief Minister Nitish migrants to return to Mizoram "The Central Government specially for the younger gen- economic condition, educa- Aadhaar cards, distribution of help," Vijayan told reporters He said that his trip to the Kumar, dared Giriraj to change from where they had fled in has agreed to resume the sup- eration. tion of children would be ration cards, enrolment of the here after returning from an UAE was a huge success and the name of Bakhtiyarpur. "Who October 1997. ply of rations and relief mate- "After the Union Home affected to a large extent if refugees' names in Mizoram's official tour of the United Arab members of the Kerala dias- is Giriraj Singh to change the The refugees, comprising rial to the refugees. It would Ministry stopped the supply of you stay for long in refugee electoral lists and identifica- Emirates. pora as also the Emirates Red name of Bakhtitarpur or any dis- 5,907 families, have been stay- continue until January 15, 2019. relief to the refugees, Tripura camps." tion of villages where these "At that time, Modi Crescent have promised help to trict of Bihar," RJD leader Bhai ing in Tripura's Kanchanpur Within this period the refugees Chief Minister Biplab Kumar The Reang tribals, locally refugees would be settled reminded me that he had done the flood-ravaged State. IANS Virender said. and Panisagar sub-divisions have to return to their homes Deb talked to the Home called "Bru", on October 9 post-repatriation. There is no impasse, BJP will not have tie-up with Goa Govt is stable, corrupt parties: TN unit chief Coimbatore: BJP's Tamil Nadu alliance with corrupt parties, Minister Jayalalithaa, has denied unit president Tamilisai she said replying to a question. the charge of bribing voters. asserts Prabhu Soundararajan on Monday said In a veiled dig at AMMK On the national political her party would never have an leader TTV Dhinakaran, she scene, Soundararajan claimed alliance with corrupt parties went on to add that BJP would none of the allies of Congress and expressed confidence that certainly not have any tie-up was willing to accept its presi- it would win 'considerable with those "who had given dent Rahul Gandhi as the seats' from the State in the 2019 `20 as token" to voters. Prime Ministerial candidate. Lok Sabha elections. She was apparently refer- "Rahul Gandhi lacks the The BJP had not yet start- ring to the allegations that mass appeal and not a match to ed the process on forming Dhinakaran's supporters had Modi... People will not not alliances for the elections and a distributed `20 currency notes accept him as prime minister," decision would be taken at the to the voters as tokens of future she maintained. When asked appropriate time, she told bribe money for voting for him whether BJP was playing pol- reporters here. in the RK Nagar by-election itics with Lord Ram in the The party which was ruling held in December last year. north and Lord Ayyappa in the in 22 states would "definitely Dhinakaran, who then won south, she said building Ram win considerable seats" in Tamil as an independent from the temple in Ayodhya was the Nadu and would not enter into constituency held by late Chief party's declared policy. An artisan gives final touches to an idol of Goddess Lakshmi placed for sale ahead of Lakshmi puja in Kolkata on Monday PTI

IANS n PANAJI Government is stable." "There is no need for any- nion Minister for body to take responsibility. I am Rae Bareli posters call Priyanka ‘emotional blackmailer' UCommerce and Industry responsible for the health of cit- J&K to have panchayat polls Suresh Prabhu on Monday izens not health of politics". IANS n RAE BARELI people in the Congress bor- Gandhi's sibling the posters on Hindu festivals like Navratri, dodged questions here relat- Parrikar's failure to attend ough where she is seen as her also asked her when would she Durga Puja and Dusshehra. ed to an ongoing political to day-to-day administrative from Nov 17 in 9 phases undreds of posters terming mother's heir. visit Rae Bareli next. Congress leaders and work- impasse triggered by Goa and political chores due to his HPriyanka Gandhi Vadra an In a reference to her last These posters have been ers called the posters yet anoth- Chief Minister Manohar prolonged treatment, which Srinagar: The panchayat polls December 11", Kabra said. "emotional blackmailer" were minute visits to Rae Bareli plastered on walls on major er "dirty trick" by opponents who Parrikar's ailment, claiming has stretched over eight months in Jammu & Kashmir will start He also said that the model seen on Monday in Rae Bareli, during successive polls and thoroughfares, markets, public were petrified by the "comeback that he was responsible for the now, has thrown Goa into a on November 17 and will be code of conduct will remain in the parliamentary constituency trying to pitch in for her moth- places like Tripula square and prospects of the Gandhis and the "health of citizens and not the political crisis for the last sev- held in 9 phases, officials said force till the poll process is of her mother and UPA chair- er by striking the emotional Hardaspur. party to power in 2019 (after the health of politics". eral weeks. on Monday. completed. person Sonia Gandhi. chord of the relationship of the They questioned her Lok Sabha polls)". Asked to comment on the While the coalition allies Chief Electoral Officer Panchayat polls were last The posters which literal- Gandhis with the area, the absence after major train acci- District Congress chief fluid political scenario in Goa, have been stepping up pres- Shaleen Kabra told the media held in the state in 2011. ly cropped up all around the posters also called her an "emo- dents, including at V.K. Shukla said the party will where Parrikar has been inca- sure on the BJP seeking min- that the notification for the first Elections for the local Uttar Pradesh town overnight, tional blackmailer". Harchandpur, and the NTPC give a befitting reply to such pacitated due to his prolonged isterial portfolios, the saffron phase will be issued on Tuesday. urban bodies were completely showed her as "missing", and They said Vadra plays with blast in Unchahar. slandering. For now they would treatment of advanced pan- party appears to be in a bind "Polling for the first phase in the state in four phases said while many tragedies the sentiments of the Rae Bareli They posed queries ask the district administration creatic cancer, Prabhu said: over the issue of choosing a will take place on November 17 recently and the results were struck the constituency since people only to garner votes. whether she would be present to act against people involved "What is the impasse? There successor for the ailing and for the last phase the vot- announced on October 20. her last visit, Vadra has not Carrying pictures of in her mothers constituency on in putting up the posters, is no impasse. The Chief Minister. ing would take place on IANS bothered to reach out to the Congress President Rahul Eid since she has not turned up Shukla said. LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | OCTOBER 23, 2018 nation 07 India slams Imran's Ensure Malegaon case Shah to flag off all 3 remarks on Kashmir trial is not delayed, rath yatras in Bengal SAUGAR SENGUPTA n KOLKATA ‘The Yatras will be taken Asks Pakistan to UN Security Council resolu- against India and its other Bombay HC tells NIA out in protest against tions and the wishes of the neighbours," Kumar said. ll the three BJP-led rath Trinamool Congress’ reign dismantle terror Kashmiri people. It is not the first time Khan PTI n MUMBAI there already existed a 2015 Ayatras scheduled to com- "Strongly condemn the has spoken about Kashmir. order of the Supreme Court mence in the first week of of terror, its appeasement infrastructure on its soil new cycle of killings of inno- In his victory speech after he Bombay High Court directing that the trial in the December will now solely be policy and continuing cent Kashmiris....By Indian the July elections, Khan TMonday directed the spe- case be conducted expedi- inaugurated by party presi- infiltration through PTI n NEW DELHI security forces," he tweeted. expressed his willingness to cial National Investigating tiously, the special court must dent Amit Shah. Earlier, Shah Bangladesh border,’ State Responding to Khan's improve Pakistan's ties with Agency (NIA) court here to "ensure" that the order was was to inaugurate only one BJP leader Samik erming as "deeply regret- remarks, the MEA India and said that his govern- ensure that the trial in the implemented. yatra while the other two were Bhattacharya said table" Pakistan Prime Spokesperson said the Pakistan ment would like the leaders of Malegaon 2008 blast case is "The high court also said to be flagged off by Assam TMinister Imran Khan's leadership should look inwards the two sides to resolve all dis- conducted without delay. that the NIA must not seek Chief Minister Sarwananda Coochbehar and the third Yatra ued to mar Bengal politics remarks on Kashmir, India on and address its own issues. putes, including the "core issue" Six persons were killed any adjournments and let the Sonowal and his UP counter- from Ganga Sagar, sources said. with a Trinamool Congress Monday said instead of making He said Islamabad should of Kashmir, through talks. and over a 100 injured when framing of charges begin as part Yogi Adityanath. The Chief Ministers will block leader being gunned comments on internal affairs of stop supporting and glorifying He had said good India- an explosive device strapped scheduled on October 26. With the 2019 general elec- now be required to address down allegedly by BJP. The saf- another country, Islamabad terrorists and terror activities Pakistan relations will be ben- to a motorcycle went off near We gave our word to the tions less than a year away the mass meetings to be held fron outfit however denied should take "credible action" to against India and its other eficial for the entire region. a mosque in Malegaon in court that we will not be BJP rath yatras were scheduled enroute the Rath Yatras, sources such charges. Dipak Ghosh a dismantle terror infrastructure neighbours. "The remarks A meeting between the Maharashtra, on September the reason for any delays in t to commence on December 3, said. Other leaders like Rajnath TMC leader of consequence in operating from its soil. made by Pakistan's Prime foreign ministers of India and 29, 2008. he hearing. Besides, all parties 5 and 7 and culminate in a pro- Singh, Railway Minister Piyush Birbhum district was shot and Pakistan's "deceitful stand" Minister in his tweet today are Pakistan was announced on the A bench of Justices SS and the NIA court have posed grand rally to be Goyal are also likely to address hacked to death by the BJP on dialogue, while supporting deeply regrettable. Instead of sidelines of the United National Shinde and AS Gadkari to implement the SC order addressed by Prime Minister meetings during the Yatra. goons imported from terror and violence, "stands making comments on India's General Assembly. However, in Monday directed advocate and conduct the trial Narendra Modi at the historic “The Yatras will be taken Jharkhand district TMC pres- exposed" to the whole world, internal affairs, Pakistan lead- September, New Delhi called it Sandesh Patil, who appeared expeditiously," Patil told PTI. Brigade Parade Ground in out in protest against ident Anubrata Mondal said Ministry of External Affairs ership should look inwards off, citing killings of Indian for the NIA, to ensure that the The accused persons in Kolkata sometime in January. Trinamool Congress’ reign of adding his party “will not take Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar and address its own issues. security personnel by Pakistan- agency did not seek any the case are Pragya After the rescheduling the terror, its appeasement policy such things lying down and will told reporters while replying to "Pakistan would serve the based entities and the release of adjournment on Friday, Singh Thakur, Lieutenant three Yatras will now com- and continuing infiltration definitely give a befitting reply.” queries on Khan's remarks. interest of the people of the Pakistani postage stamps "glo- October 26, the next date of Colonel Prasad Purohit, mence on December 5, 7 and through Bangladesh border,” BJP State secretary Dilip Referring to incidents of region by taking credible action rifying a terrorist and terror- hearing in the case. Major (retd) Ramesh 9, party sources said quoting State BJP leader Samik Ghosh however said the mur- violence in Kashmir, Khan, in against all kind of support to ism". India maintains that the The special court is like- Upadhyay, Sameer Kulkarni, Shah’s office and added Bhattacharya said. der was the result of in-fight- a tweet, said that time has come terrorism and terror infra- entire state of Jammu & ly to begin framing of charges Ajay Rahirkar, Sudhakar “because of his preoccupation However Trinamool ing in the TMC over hundreds for India to realise that it must structure from all territories Kashmir is an integral part of against the accused persons Dwivedi, and Sudhakar in Rajasthan elections he will be Congress leaders like of crores that was coming from move to resolve the under its control rather than the country and Pakistan is in on October 26. Chaturvedi. able to inaugurate the pro- Sukhendu Shekhar Roy and illegal coal mining in the area.” Kashmir dispute through dia- supporting and glorifying ter- illegal occupation of a part of The bench was hearing a All the above persons will grammes on December 5 only.” Firhad Hakim said the Yatras Within hours of the TMC logue in accordance with the rorists and terror activities the state's territory. plea filed by Sameer Kulkarni, face trial under the Unlawful Earlier Shah was to lead his will end up in a damp squib. worker’s death a BJP man Tapas one of the accused in the case, Activities (Prevention) Act Yatra from Birbhum, the UP “Earlier Yatras were taken out Das was found hanging from a seeking that the trial be expe- and other sections of the Chief Minister was to start his under the leadership LK tree at Luvpur in the same dis- dited and that the special Indian Penal Code, including Yatra from Ganga Sagar Islands Advani also. But it was not suc- trict with the saffron leadership court be directed to conduct murder and criminal con- while the third Yatra was to be cessful in Bengal. This time also pointing fingers at the TMC for CBSE gets power to downgrade daily hearings in the matter. spiracy. led by Sonwal from Coochbehar it will fail here as the people of the murder. “Tapas was our The bench, however, The special court had, in Northernmost Bengal. Bengal do not like communal dedicated worker and was killed refused to grant Kulkarni's last week, rejected their pleas Now Shah will inaugurate politics,” Roy said. by the TMC like they did to our school affiliated with the board plea for a day to day hearing. on the applicability of UAPA the first Yatra from Tara Peeth Meanwhile, in a unrelated men in Purulia a few months STAFF REPORTER n NEW DELHI Instead, it noted that since against them. in Birbhum, second Yatra from development violence contin- ago,” BJP leaders alleged.

he new affiliation by-laws Tof the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) AMRITSAR TRAIN TRAGEDY gives board the power to down- grade a school affiliated to it from senior secondary to sec- ondary level and restrict the Case in Bihar court against Sidhu's wife number of sections, debarring school from sponsoring stu- NHRC notices to compensation to the families of ing, the officials also told Singh dents in board examination etc. those dead and to the injured. that all victims, except one, if any school is found guilty of People angry over the train had been identified. irregularities in financial, Rly, Punjab Govt accident had pelted stones and Union Railway Minister administrative, examination clashed with security personnel Piyush Goyal, meanwhile, and academic matters. Amritsar/Muzaffarpur: Amid on Sunday. They sat on the rail- returned from the US, with offi- Board can take various a blame-game over the Amritsar way tracks, where the accident cials attributing the delay in his actions against erring schools, tragedy, a case was filed in a happened, and protested. They return to non-availability of including issuing written Bihar court on Monday holding were later removed by author- tickets and problem of con- warning, levying fine up to `5 withdrawal of no objection reports from authorities and organisers of the Dussehra event ities. During the review meet- necting flights. PTI lakh, suspending affiliation certificate or recognition by concerned quarters, conduct a and chief guest Navjot Kaur for a definite period, debarring state government and poor surprise inspection of the Sidhu responsible for mowing evening. A similar petition was school from applying for affil- academic performance of school or take any other action down of several revellers by a filed by an advocate on Monday iation and withdrawing affili- school for consecutive three that may be deemed fit to ver- passing train, while the NHRC in the Punjab and Haryana Had necessary permission, claims ation. “The board may impose years. Not sending teachers or ify the facts. served notices to the Railways High court, seeking a probe by all or any of the penalties in principal for training as per the “After verification of facts, and the Punjab Government. the CBI or a special investiga- case of gross malpractices in requirement of bye-laws and the board shall serve a show- Congress MP Sunil Jakhar tion team into the accident. ill-fated Dussehra event organiser examination, academic, not nominating and relieving cause notice to school setting and Punjab minister Tript Dinesh Kumar Dakoria, the Amritsar: The organiser of ill- Saurabh Madan, purportedly event, warning people to vacate administrative and financial staff for evaluation of answer out reasons for the proposed Rajinder Singh Bajwa, howev- petitioner, too has blamed the fated Dussehra event which made the claim in a video the railway track. matters and established viola- scripts of the board’s exami- action and the school will be er, came forward in defence of event organisers for the tragedy. saw at least 62 of its spectators saying that he had the per- His family had gone u tion or non-compliance of nation will also be treated as a required to reply within 30 Sidhu and sought to put the Punjab Chief Minister being mowed down by a train mission from the police to nderground ever since the court or government orders,” ground for penalty. days. The reply will be scruti- blame on the Railways for the Amarinder Singh, who has gone hurtling through the crowd organise the event. incident occurred. the bye-laws read. Other “In case of any complaint nised by the board and action tragic incident in which nearly to Israel, reviewed the situation spilling onto a nearby railway The son of Municipal Expressing his heartfelt grounds for penalty pointed or taking suo-moto cogni- regarding closing of the com- 60 people, including migrants through video-conference with track, claimed on Monday that Councillor Vijay Madan, condolences to the family out by CBSE include short- sance, the board may seek plaint or imposing penalty will from Bihar, died while watching the state government officials he had the necessary permis- Saurabh also claimed that sev- members of the deceased, comings in affiliation require- report or clarification from the be taken accordingly,” the bye- the Dussehra celebrations from and asked them to expedite the sion to hold the function. eral announcements were Saurabh said, "The incident ments detected at any stage, school, seek comments or laws read. across the tracks on Friday process of providing relief and The event organiser, made from the stage of the was highly unfortunate." PTI Birbhum TMC ‘Pistol Pandey’ sent to 14-day judicial custody JNU planning to establish leader succumbs STAFF REPORTER n NEW DELHI provisions of the Indian Penal to bullet injuries Code (IPC) and the Arms Act elhi’s Patiala House court relating to criminal intimida- campus outside Delhi IANS n KOLKATA Don Monday sent Ashish tion and misuse of fire arms. Pandey, son of former Bahujan Prior to surrendering in ABHINAV SINGH n NEW DELHI Trinamool Congress Samaj Party (BSP) MP Rakesh the court on last week on Aleader from West Bengal's Pandey, who was arrested for Thursday, Pandey had released he premier Jawaharlal Nehru Birbhum district, who was brandishing pistol at Hyatt a video on social sites in which TUniversity (JNU) is planning hospitalised with bullet Regency in National Capital he claimed that CCTV footage to establish its “satellite” campus injuries, died on Monday, the last week, to 14-day judicial of the events that took place outside Delhi with special focus hospital sources said. Dipak custody. On Monday, after the inside the hotel should be on professional and scientific Ghosh, the party's block pres- police said that Pandey was not examined. He claimed that he courses. The new campus is to ident of Birbhum district's required for further custodial issued a non-bailable warrant step in and launch a hunt for was threatened but does not be established somewhere in Khayrasole, was allegedly shot interrogation Metropolitan against Pandey. A video of the the accused who had gone mention any name. He pro- other State situated far away at by unidentified persons Magistrate Dharmendra Singh incident that occurred early on missing after the incident. ceeds to say that statements from the national Capital so as on Sunday while riding a sent the accused to prison till October 14 at Hyatt Regency Delhi Police had filed a from the security personnel as to take professional and scien- motorcycle with a fellow party November 5. had gone viral on social media First Information Report (FIR) well as the staff of the hotel tific education at the door-steps worker. He was rushed to a The court had earlier resulting in public outrage. on October 16 at RK Puram should be taken to find out of underprivileged area and sec- explore the place for the campus; academia collaboration would private hospital in the dis- rejected the bail plea and had It prompted the police to Police Station under various what actually happened. tion of the society, said a JNU the program’s to be run and be the key and will remain at the trict's Durgapur. official. JNU will soon form a “financial feasibility”. He said helm of affairs. The varsity is "Dipak Ghosh was admitted committee to chalk out its plan that the idea is to make available mulling to establish special to the hospital with two bullet and work upon the intricacies JNU’s quality education to more “Chair Professor” positions for injuries on Sunday. He died them. “We are scared now. involved. The committee will students outside Delhi. The the “satellite” campus. Moreover today. The body will be sent for Nun rape There is a mystery behind the ` study the feasibility and will also satellite campus would be anoth- the experts and the faculty an autopsy," an official from the death of the priest who had Centre's 575 cr... work pout the modalities. er big initiative of Vice- would be drawn from both the Mission Hospital, Durgapur said. testified against Bishop The satellite campus would Chancellor M .Jagadesh Kumar industry and academia. The Police said they have witness... Mulakkal. “We and those who From Page 1 that the number of machines be a full-fledged campus like the after the successful launch of Executive Council (EC) of JNU arrested seven persons. The From Page 1 stood with us during our In November, farmers typ- are insufficient. Punjab Chief main campus and shall be School of Engineering and passed a resolution to explore district Trinamool Congress Supporters of the rape protest seeking arrest of ically harvest rice to sow wheat. minister Amridner Singh has Governed by the JNU adminis- School of Management and the feasibility of constructing a president Anubrata Mondal victim urged the Kerala gov- Bishop Mulakkal are also in After the harvest, they often set claimed that they have already tration seated at JNU campus in Entrepreneurship at JNU this satellite campus outside the condemned the incident and ernment to provide security to danger,” Sister Anupama, the leftover plant debris (50-60 spent Rs 250 crore to provide New Delhi. The varsity is explor- year. “JNU plans to have a “self- national Capital. The JNU Act accused the BJP of orches- the complainant in view of the speaking on behalf of all of cm) on fire to clear fields for the 25,000 machines, of which ing the possibilities of fetching sustaining” model for its satel- 1966 empowers the university to trating the attack. "I knew “mysterious death” of a key them, told reporters in next plantings, a practice 15,367 have actually been financial support from various lite campus which will focus pri- establish within Delhi or outside him very well. He was an active witness in the case. Kottayam. In her complaint to known as stubble burning delivered. “The rest will be quarters for establishing its marily on professional and sci- it, such special centers and party leader. The goons of BJP Kattuthara was trans- the Kottayam Police in June, which has become an annual given by October end,” he “satellite” campus. JNU Vice- entific courses. The new campus specialized laboratories killed him. They fired five bul- ferred 15 days ago to the the rape victim alleged that nuisance for the environment recently said. The Punjab CM Chancellor, Mamidala Jagadesh will have a “Bio-Incubator” and and such other units for research lets at him yesterday. He had church at Dharampur in Mulakkal raped her at a guest and human health. One tonne met Modi last Friday and Kumar told The Pioneer that a “industry funded labs”, the VC and instruction as are necessary been attacked by the BJP work- Dasuya, police said. He was house in Kuravilangad in May of paddy straw contains approx- demanded Rs 100 per quintal committee would be formed to said implying that industry- for furtherance of its objects. ers before but managed to sur- staying in the church premis- 2014 and later sexually imately 5.5 kg nitrogen, 2.3 kg compensation to farmers to vive," Mondal said. The BJP has, es which is also home to St. exploited her on several occa- phosphorus, 25 kg potassium, deal with the problem of stub- however, refuted the allegation Paul Convent School. Earlier, sions. However, Mulakkal 1.2 kg sulfur and 400 kg of car- ble burning. and claimed that Ghosh's death he was serving in the church denied the charges as “baseless bon, which are mostly lost On the other hand, 4 new judges take oath in Delhi HC was a result of Trinamool at Bhogpur. He had also and concocted,” insisting she (except potassium and partial Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Congress' faction fight over the served as a priest in the levelled those as the Catholic phosphorous) during paddy chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has STAFF REPORTER n NEW DELHI The four judges were appointed by the pres- spoils of coal mining in the area. Jalandhar diocese. order had rejected her straw burning, stated a Karnal accused the Punjab ident after their names were approved by the "Our party is not involved in Lawrence Chaudhary, demand for favours. Agriculture University official. Government of having “failed” our new Delhi High Court judges, including Government. They would now add to the this. There has been incidents f National President, Christian Mulakkal had received a Particles from stubble burning to incentivise farmers to check Fa woman, were sworn in on Monday, taking strength of the high court which has been work- violence and deaths in Front, demanded a CBI rousing welcome from his combine with industrial pollu- stubble burning in the State. the working strength of the court to 38. The four ing with a little over half of its sanctioned num- Khayrasole before but no one inquiry into the death. followers and supporters tion, vehicle exhaust and dust Officials of Agriculture judges—Justices Jyoti Singh, Prateek Jalan, ber of judges. As per the new roster, Justice accused BJP for that. Local Meanwhile, the five nuns, when he returned to Jalandhar to cover the region every year Ministry said burning stubble Anup Jairam Bhambhani and Sanjeev Narula— Prateek Jalan will sit with Justice S Ravindra Trinamool leaders there are who are staying with the rape after being released on bail by as winter approaches and wind in Punjab and Haryana has were administered oath by Delhi High Court Bhat, Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani with fighting each other over the victim at a convent in a Kerala court last week. He speeds drop. The Punjab clearly reflected that the Chief Justice Rajendra Menon. The Delhi High Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Jyoti Singh with possession of coal mines. Ghosh Kuravilangad near Kottayam, had last month stepped aside Government has provided Centre’s scheme has failed to Court has an approved strength of 60, but was Justice GS Sistani and Justice Sanjeev Narula with was killed in his party's faction said they were not safe and as the bishop of the Jalandhar farmers the machines to man- reach farmers despite tall claims facing a shortage of 26 judges before these four Justice S Muralidhar. The new appointees were fight," said state BJP President that anything could happen to diocese. age the paddy straw, but agrees by State Governments. appointments were made. practicing advocates. Dilip Ghosh. THE PIONEER THE PIONEER 8 LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | OCTOBER 23, 2018 COMMENT & ANALYSIS LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | OCTOBER 23, 2018 9

www.dailypioneer.com MPLADS: The problem persists PAPER WITH PASSION War within The Central Information Commission has expressed major concern over the way the MPLADS scheme is implemented. It is now for the presiding officers of the two Houses of Parliament to take a call The public spat between Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana is to the idea, the Government is obliged to ear- for enforcing strict financial discipline. Not a ated with MPLADS funds later becoming Court has held that the scheme is constitu- mark close to `4,000 crore per annum for this single rupee can be spent without prior sanc- untraceable. This has become necessary because tionally valid, the NCRWC was of the view that not doing any good to the CBI’s reputation scheme. These funds are sent to District DESPITE SEVERE tion, but MPLADS, which was launched in there is no law governing MPLADS spending. the scheme be discontinued because it went Collectors, who, in turn, have to ensure imple- INDICTMENT OF THIS 1993, operates differently. Projects are recom- There are guidelines and there is sufficient evi- against the principle of demarcation of respon- he Supreme Court once described the Central Bureau of Investigation mentation of projects identified by MPs in their mended without studying their viability. It is a dence to show that these guidelines are often sibilities between the Executive and the (CBI) as a caged parrot, doing whatever its master, that is whoever led constituencies. SCHEME FROM massive scheme that is totally discretionary observed in the breach. Also, MPs are not Legislature. It also felt that MPs should not tread Lack of transparency and accountability in based and “prone to high corruption”. penalised for misusing MPLADS. into the area of local Government institutions. Tthe Central Government at the time, wanted. Let alone cynics, there is A SURYA the execution of this scheme has come in for VARIOUS QUARTERS, The Commission has expressed major con- The Commission has further recom- The Second Administrative Reforms no doubt even in the minds of the most committed political party cadre that PRAKASH adverse comment from a variety of institutions, THERE HAS BEEN NO cern over the way this scheme is implemented. mended that MPs must be obligated to provide Commission also strongly recommended that the CBI was flexible; coming to power at the Centre meant unleashing the including the National Commission to Review It says that it is difficult to prevent corruption the fullest information on the applications they MPLADS be scrapped because it eroded the the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC), the VISIBLE EFFORT BY in a scheme which has such massive funding and received for allocation of these funds, the works notion of separation of powers. It said MPs agency on your enemies and withdrawing all the cases against oneself. And he Members of Parliament Local Second Administrative Reforms Commission yet is so non-transparent and is “totally depen- recommended, details of beneficiaries etc. They choosing projects for execution amounted to while getting a posting as the top cop at the CBI effectively is the pinnacle Area Development Scheme and the Comptroller and Auditor-General PARLIAMENT TO STOP dent upon individual discretion with question- must also be duty-bound to inform their vot- intrusion into the powers of the Executive. as an Indian Police Service carder officer, the current fight between Alok Verma, (MPLADS), which was launched a General of India. Now, the Central Information able privileges coupled with immunity of MPs”. ers about this spending. Further, the political The CAG too has come down heavily on quarter of a century ago, has been Commission has some harsh things to say about THE MISUSE OF FUNDS In the order in Vishnu Dev Bhandari’s case, parties to which MPs belong must have an the scheme and listed its various drawbacks Director and boss of the CBI, and Rakesh Asthana, the Special Director and mired in controversy for long years it. However, despite the severe indictment of this Prof Sridhar Acharyalu has recommended that obligation to post all these details on their web- when it made a detailed analysis of this scheme effectively the number two in the organisation is denting the image of the becauseT of allegations of corruption and nepo- scheme from various quarters, there has been AND TO REMOVE THE the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman sites so that the people are informed. on two occasions. It spoke of wastage of pub- investigative agency. The accusation against Asthana is that a bribe meant tism and gross violation of the scheme’s guide- no visible effort by Parliament to stop the mis- ANOMALIES of the Rajya Sabha provide the necessary legal Another issue that the Commission has lic funds, execution of inadmissible works and for him changed hands in the parking lot of the Press Club of India. While lines by MPs. But a new issue — lack of trans- use of funds and to remove the anomalies. framework for implementation of MPLADS. He touched upon is the non-utilisation of funds by a host of other problems. Therefore, the CAG parency — is now at hand following a couple However, one is bound to hear shrill protests has suggested that MPs be subjected to “spe- MPs. The 16th Lok Sabha was constituted in said in view of the persistent poor administra- the parking lot of the Press Club of India is a dark spot, paying a bribe in a of orders of the Central Information from MPs if ever it is suggested that the scheme said it is the reverse of what usually transpires cific duties and compulsory transparency May, 2014. It was reported that the Government tion of the scheme, wastage of funds, inadmis- space in the heart of governmental Delhi dotted with closed-circuit cameras, Commission pertaining to non-availability of be scrapped. in the Government. In all other schemes, a work obligations” and that they be also subjected to had released `1,757 crore towards this scheme sible expenditure and frauds, the government is rank amateurism if nothing else. Of course, Asthana has claimed that he information on projects which have been sup- This issue has been dealt with extensively has to be proposed, its viability has to be liabilities for dereliction of duties and breach in the first year up to May 2015, of which just must re-evaluate the need, manner and modal- posedly implemented. in recent orders passed by Prof assessed and eventually, funds have to be allo- of rules. They must be prohibited from spend- `281 crore constituting just 16 per cent was ity of resource transfer under the scheme. is being framed and is blaming Verma for his predicament, accusing Verma MPLADS provides MPs five crore rupees Madabhushanam Sridhar Acharyulu, Central cated and released. But, in MPLADS, it works ing MPLADS funds for private work of MPs; spent. As much as `1,487 crore had gone It is now for the presiding officers of the two of wanting him off some crucially sensitive political cases. As the 2019 General per annum to identify and fund development Information Commissioner in Vishnu Dev the other way. Here, the funds are first allocated, recommending allocation of funds to ineligi- unspent and not a single rupee was spent in 278 Houses of Parliament to take a call. Now can Election approaches, it is more likely than not that several high-profile cor- projects in their constituencies, as per the guide- Bhandari vs PIO M/o Statistics & Program after which the works are recommended and ble agencies; diversion of funds to private trusts; (51 per cent) of the 543 Lok Sabha con- a scheme involving MPs be non-transparent? lines drawn up by Parliament. But the scheme Implementation and in Ram Gopal Dixit vs PIO the district administration has to implement it, recommending works that benefit MPs or their stituencies in the country. As many as 223 MPs The Central Information Commission’s obser- ruption cases will come to the fore. Some on social media look at Asthana’s has been controversial since its inception in the same Ministry. if it is viable. Hence, the need for securing these relatives; and breaching any of the norms laid did not recommend any expenditure. vations need to be taken note of. predicament through political lenses and say that the Gujarat-cadre officer because of violation of the norms by many par- Referring to the procedure prescribed in funds is even greater. down under the scheme. The legal framework As stated earlier, MPLADS has come in for (The writer is Chairman, Prasar Bharati. was ‘close to’ Narendra Modi, but it is almost guaranteed that action against liamentarians. However, having committed itself this scheme, the Information Commissioner has The Commission said Parliament is known should also deal with the problem of assets cre- a lot of flak in the past. Although the Supreme The views expressed here are personal) Asthana was not signed off by a senior politician and that Modi himself was unaware of the bombshell. This should bring to light charges from Congress POINTCOUNTERPOINT bete noire Subramanian Swamy who has openly argued that Asthana is try- ing to derail some high-profile cases. The bribe, for example, was to pay There are hundreds of places across the Before speaking about Bakhtiyarpur, he the closure of the case against Moin Qureshi, the meat exporter accused of country whose name needs to be (Giriraj Singh) should have gained some Challenges, solutions being one of India’s top money launderers and tax evaders. changed. Bakhtiyarpur is a case in point. knowledge about the history of the place. Bhutan: A tourist’s paradise Now, it remains for the CBI themselves to investigate their officer, but that —Union Minister —JD(U) spokesman said, the agency needs to clean up its act if it is to regain the trust of the pub- GIRIRAJ SINGH SANJAY SINGH Known for its scenic beauty, cultural diversity and tradition, the tiny mountain kingdom of Bhutan is a tourist destination par excellence. to internal security lic. However, it does say a lot for the extreme inefficiency and incompetence Above all, it offers a template for sustainable living At a time when the state is of India’s police forces that in every high-profile case, there is still the demand Arunachal Pradesh to the west for a CBI investigation. However, the CBI has had a dismal record in securing and south. Bhutanese people pri- taking on Left-Wing Extremism, convictions, more often than not due to sheer incompetence, occasionally delib- marily consist of the Ngalops and armed insurgency as well as erate as some feel has happened in the Vijay Mallya case, for example. As this Amritsar tragedy: Face hard truth Sharchops, called the western terrorism, experts say a robust SAPNA Bhutanese and eastern Bhutanese, SINGH newspaper has often argued, the key reform needed in India is police reform, respectively. policing mechanism is the key because if the top investigative agency is rotten to its core, what can you expect VK Bhutan has a wide diversity of We can turn blue in the face discussing the importance of the rule of law but more than its BAHUGUNA ith an aim to promote the notion of ‘Development with Peace’, participants of the beat policeman? At the end of the day, many of India’s troubles can be ethnic groups, starting with a at a roundtable conference organised by the Delhi Forum for Strategic imposition, isn’t it the responsibility of every citizen to follow the law, both in letter and spirit? number of small tribal groups Studies in the Capital recently advocated an approach premised on end- traced back to poor enforcement and pathetic policing. A comprehensive police hutan, also known as (related to similar tribes in India W ing corruption in conflict zones as a first step to help ensure mass acceptability of reform bill is needed, and one that establishes a proper investigative agency Druk-Yul (meaning the and Sikkim), whose ancestry dates robust policing and bona fide action on the ground. in India. Because in India, as of today, you will not need to make a TV show land of the thunder drag- back to almost three thousand on), the closest neighbour years. People also migrated from Lt General Vinod Bhatia (Retd), Director, Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CEN- called ‘How to Get Away With Murder’, because it is just so easy. and a time-tested friend Tibet, Nepal and Mongolia. JOWS), said that it was time to look at the North-east beyond the prism of geo- Bof India, was in news a few months Bhutanese are followers of the economics and geopolitics. He said that social harmony has assumed a larger role 50WORDEDIT Death of a priest ago due to the Doklam stand-off Mahayana branch of Buddhism in bringing about peace in the region, adding that development with peace and DEEPAK between India and China. However, with huge influence of Tibetan and stability in the North-East, sans corrupt practices, would help India secure its east- The death of Father Kuriakose Kattuthara, a priest who SINHA the Indian people’s interests in this ancient Indian traditions. ern borders. “We are just focused on the security aspect; however, society is more was a witness in the Kerala nun rape case against beautiful country lies is much more Dzongkha, meaning the lan- important,” said the Army veteran who served as the Director General of Military Bishop Franco Mulakkal, has kicked up a huge row than this stand-off as the country guage of the fort, is the national lan- Operations and GOC, 33 Corps, HQ (Eastern Command), in context of Chinese he ghastly and completely uncalled witnesses a large bunch of tourists guage of Bhutan. The country was postures on the Doklam plateau. with the cleric’s family alleging he was murdered while for tragedy that overtook Amritsar who flock Bhutan in record num- inhabited 4,000 years ago, there are Punjab Police says no injury marks were found, he was the other day calls for deep intro- bers every year. In return, they archeological evidence indicating Highlighting insurgencies in the North-East, Gen Bhatia added: “Insurgency T has become an industry here.” In a discussion about the implementation of the diabetic, had vomited all over his bed and blood pres- spection and something that has been enrich its economy as tourism is the settlements in Bhutan dating back sure tablets were found next to the body so they are completely absent from our national dis- second largest source of revenue to 2000-1500 BC. Bonism (involv- Armed Force Special Power Act, Bhatia pointed out that the number of casualties during operations have come down appreciably. In these States, law and order is not ruling out a natural death. His body was found course, honesty. The magisterial inquiry after export of hydroelectricity. ing worship of nature spirits and that has been ordered will only look at the Bhutan was the first country in practice of sacrifice), a pre-Buddhist a bigger problem than militancy. CPOs, Assam Rifles and the State Administration near Jalandhar where Mulakkal, who denies the bureaucratic aspects of the incident and the world to coin the word ‘Gross religion of Tibet, was the main reli- should take charge now, he added. The Naga Peace Accord of August 2015, Gen charges against him, is staying after being granted bail. pinpoint responsibility for the lapses that Domestic Happiness’ to signify its gion in Bhutan before the arrival of Bhatia opined, has had an adverse impact on Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. led to the horrific loss of 60 lives and development index. It attained Buddhism. “Naga separatists have been in their camps for the past 20 years, and with help injured a hundred more if Government international acclaim for this Seventy-two per cent of its from locals, they run their business of extortion.” Talking about the 46,000 square reports are to be trusted. unique venture. It is also officially area is under forest cover. It has a kilometer border fencing in Myanmar, he said that tribes do not recognise the bor- It is hardly likely to look at the human the only carbon negative country in rich variety of plants and animals Markets makeover aspect of this calamity or lay the blame on the world and it emerged as a world with a very rare Takin, a species of evolve themselves into a proud viva- and is a source of livelihood for 90 one has to climb more than 800 der, hence, fencing is not a good idea although illegal immigration is an issue Assam. where it truly should, our chalta hai cul- leader in evolving revolutionary cli- goat-antelope, the national animal cious nation. It gives more impor- per cent of the population. The steps after tracking through six kilo- Other factors pertaining to internal security It’s about time the Capital’s many markets, some of them ture that seems to have permeated the very mate change policies. of Bhutan, surviving with less than tance to human values than simply economy of Bhutan is aligned with meters uphill. On reaching the SEMINAR came up for discussion, including Left-Wing poison we breathe, becoming firmly root- This writer has always been fas- 20 specimen, mostly in the nation- defining the economic growth as an that of India through strong trade top, it gives a breathtaking view of extremism. Analysts and officers who have iconic, are given a facelift without eradicating their character ed in our DNA, and impacting every cinated with the people of Bhutan. al park at Thimpu. Paro is the sole indicator of development. and monetary links. Major indus- the Bhutanese landscape. REPORT served in the Maoist belt from Maharashtra aspect of our lives. not once has there been any mention of developed societies. After two successful visits, he airport situated in a picturesque val- The Bhutanese Parliament tries include electricity, cement, cal- Another important event for the through Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand felt hat the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) has made plans to Let us be honest, this public mourn- individual responsibility. Why are we afraid to clearly state that latched on an opportunity to visit ley and serviced by the Druck never wastes time in unruly scenes cium carbide, wood products, tourists is the ‘Hot stone Bath’ these were the areas where Maoists get refuge from locals because police pres- give a much-needed makeover to three of the Capital’s prominent mar- ing and the self-flagellation we indulge in Except, that is, by the Railways, which each and every individual who was stand- the beautiful country again during Airways, a national carrier and but devotes itself in fruitful dis- THE BHUTANESE processed fruits, alcoholic bever- where stones are heated red and then ence on the ground is minuscule. Shekhar Dutt, Former Governor, Chhattisgarh means absolutely nothing and is just has stood firm, at least for now, and has ing on the tracks was committing a crim- the month of October to enjoy its Bhutan Airlines with flights to cussions. This is in sharp contrast ages, among others. The main water is poured on them and chan- Tkets, Yashwant Place in Chanakyapuri and Khanna Market (Lodi Road) PARLIAMENT and Praveen Mahendru, senior IPS officer, shared their assessment of on-ground plain hypocrisy playing out in slow refused to undertake any inquiry against inal act and must have been fully cognizant pristine beauty and culture once Delhi, Kolkata and Bangkok. The to what is witnessed in India. And source of income is hydroelectric neled to the Bath tub which gives a situation in Maoism-affected areas. in the first phase, followed by the iconic Khan Market soon after, doesn’t motion. Nothing will change, soon its own officials, claiming that the revellers of what the consequences of such stupid- again. The purpose of this article is capital city of Thimpu is a picture because of this, they measure devel- power and tourism industry. refreshing bath. Bhutan is a neat and NEVER WASTES Mahendru, who served in Morena, Gwalior, and other conflict zones, said, “Active come a moment too soon. The deadline for completion of the facelift for enough, the media will focus on some were trespassers on railway property, a ity could be, and in this particular case, to discuss what makes Bhutan a perfect hill station at an altitude of opment on the basis of Gross From the point of view of clean country and developing fast as other appalling news, politicians will pay stand that has come under intense criti- tragically it was. unique nation in the world where 2,334 meters. National Happiness rather than TIME IN UNRULY tourism, Thimpu, Punakha and this writer found expansion of con- Maoists have decreased and the chances are if the current action by security forces the former two is March 2019 while the latter is expected to take three years lip-service, the public will forget and all cism from many quarters. By using law-abiding taxpayers’ money the people love their King much The country is a Constitutional on Gross National Products and Paro are very important places. struction activities all over in is maintained, we will be able to build on this achievement. Also, there are certain to be completed, the civic agency’s chairman was quoted as having said in of us will go back to our own dreary exis- We can turn blue in the face discussing to dole out compensation to the next of kin more than anything else in their life Monarchy with a Parliament. Over this is why they have become world SCENES BUT Punakha, nestled between the male Thimpu, compared to 2011. myths about the Maoists I want to dispel, such as that they are fighting for the rights a newspaper report. Included in the NDMC’s makeover checklist is upping tence as if it never ever happened. the importance of the rule of law in soci- and those injured in the State, showing and the King considers himself as the years, the previous Monarch, famous in coining this term. DEVOTES ITSELF and female rivers, was the capital of However, the Government in of the tribal population and the poor. We should be aware that 40 per cent of the utility services, enforcing fire safety, revamp of common areas, refurbish- It is only a matter of time before this ety, but more than its imposition, isn’t it compassion and humanity or condoning a true servant of the people. who abdicated at quite a young age Precisely, this is also the reason Bhutan till 1958 when it was shifted Bhutan should be cautious about Maoists victims belong to the SC/ST communities after branding them police inform- issue is reduced to a political blame-game the responsibility of every citizen to fol- criminal behaviour? how can society ever The writer observed several to hand over the reign to his son the why Bhutan is not unnecessarily TO FRUITFUL to Thimpu. The Punakha fort archi- expansion of its building con- ers.” We must learn from the past, they are not fighting for the marginalised but ment of façades, ensuring clean and functional toilets, improving parking with each party doing its damnedest to low the law, both in letter and spirit? The progress if we are going to continually cater facets of Bhutanese life closely and present King Khesar Namgyel promoting industrial growth and is tecture is inspired by lord struction activities as more and have a different agenda; why is it that they have a presence in Haryana, Punjab arrangements, making these markets disable-friendly, provide WiFi facili- sway public opinion in its own favour. Off plain fact is that this incident is not an iso- to the basest instincts of the mob, even if would like to put forth certain Wangchuck, had promoted democ- emphasising more on social and DISCUSSIONS. Viswakarma as the fort has an abode more high rise concrete buildings and Delhi when 73.5 per cent of the tribal population lives in Banswada, Durgapur, course, some politicians and bureaucrats lated one. We are witness to such behav- it is for votes? things that the Indian racy in the country so much so that environmental development. for the mechanical engineer God. are coming up and changing the and other tribal belts,” he asked. ties and installing street furniture in open areas. These are all laudable aims will pay the price, not least Punjab iour on a daily basis as individuals and This is not a question of political cor- Government as well as the citizens that the present King empowered Despite scarcity of resources, all cit- THIS IS IN SHARP One of the most beautiful site culture and landscape. Second, the and we wish them Godspeed but it must be kept in mind that the ambience Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife, groups flagrantly violate laws, be it with rectness but of holding individuals respon- can emulate from this tiny little the Parliament to impeach the izens are entitled for free education is the 160 feet Buddha statue in Government must have a regulatory The other issue which came up for discussion and brainstorming was the sit- and character of these markets should not be given the heave-ho in a head- whose aspirations for high office will be regard to civic regulations, traffic rules or sible. Common good requires common nation of eight lakh people living King! This is a marvelous com- and healthcare. The needy and the CONTRAST TO Thimpu which gives an impression law to control use and diversion of uation in Jammu & Kashmir. Dr Ajay Sahani, Executive Director, Institute for Conflict Management, felt New Delhi does not have a coherent strategy to deal with Pakistan. long rush to modernise them. For example, regarding the Khan Market facelift, held hostage by this tragedy for the rest of a myriad of other issues with absolutely no effort and nobody is exempt. in 38,000 sq mt area. mitment from an all-powerful poor are provided necessary assis- WHAT IS as if Buddha is descending from the forestland for developmental pur- their political career, just as the fear of being held accountable. Maybe, this dreadful incident is show- The name Bhutan is derived Monarch for the people’s wishes and tance for livelihoods. Still, a least sky and resting on the verdant for- pose as the scenic beauty of Bhutan “We need to understand, for India, Kashmir is not the problem, Pakistan is a prob- the NDMC has apparently approached the Ministry of Housing and Urban Chappaquiddick incident put paid to It is indeed ironic that an individual, ing us the way towards a more empathet- from the ancient Indian term a reflection of ushering the nation developed country is fast marching WITNESSED est. It can be rated as one of the is due to pristine forests and can- lem,” said Sahani, adding, “perception management, long-term strategic commu- Affairs for allotting a plot to construct a multi-level parking facility on the Senator Ted Kennedy’s hopes of winning willing to commit a criminal act endan- ic, equitable and just society which ‘Bhotania’ which means the end of to true democratic life. ahead and leads South Asia in ease most beautiful sites on Earth. Then not be ignored. The area near the nication with Pakistan without stopping of BAT operations at the border combined leafy and winding Amrita Shergil Marg to cater to people who visit the mar- the Presidency, not that many will care. gering lives to witness the victory of good requires accountability to be treated as the land of the Bhots (Bhots mean- This should serve as a lesson to of doing business, peace and rated IN INDIA there are the Bhutanese forts in Buddha statue in Thimpu needs to with a political discourse with stakeholders can help resolve the problem. Cautioning The fact of the matter is that the real over evil, as these spectators were, will not inviolable. It is time we stood up for our ing Tibet). Bhutan is located on the all powerful leaders of the world, as least corrupt nation. Thimpu, Punakha and Paro, which be further consolidated and sta- ket which would be a disaster for the beautiful, open vista of this part of against ad-hoc or stop-start policies, he asked: Why did we stop security opera- tragedy for which we will continue to pay break a single rule when travelling abroad higher selves. southern slopes of the eastern including India. This has come The commercial capital is throw light as to how religion and bilised with vegetation. In a nut- tions during Ramzan when the forces were doing their job?” said Sahani. He also Lutyens’ Delhi. It may also be a good idea to consult the very active mar- an appalling price in the future is our for fear of being held accountable. Clearly, (The writer is a military veteran, a Himalayas, landlocked between from the King not as a largesse but Phuentsholing, which is located in governance developed in Bhutan. shell, Bhutan is a tourist paradise pointed out that only five tehsils in Kashmir can be considered worst-affected by ket associations in these markets who would be able to highlight local require- inability to face up to the stark reality of it is not a case of ignorance or even care- Consultant with the Observer Research the Tibet Autonomous Region to due to the fact that the Bhutanese south near the Indian border. The Paro has the most admired and should remain so. what ails our society and the nation. In all lessness but a blatant disregard for the Foundation and Visiting Senior Fellow the north and the Indian States of people have deep respect for their economy is based on agriculture, Tiger nest monastery which also (The writer is a retired stone-pelting and other such actions in support of separatists. ments rather than adopt a statist, directed-from-above approach. the coverage of this horrendous incident common good that separates us from more with The Peninsula Foundation, Chennai) Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam, and culture, values and traditions which animal husbandry and forestry, tests the human endurance when civil servant) “The number of casualties will be high this year too. In 2012, 117 casualties But these prominent markets are not the only ones in Delhi which need were reported; 181 in 2013, 193 in 2014; and in 2015 and 2016 the figure was attention. Six years ago, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) had come 174 and 297 respectively. In 2017, there was a steep increase in casualties with LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 358 reported. This year, around 200 fatalities have already been recorded.” Dr out with plans to give a facelift to smaller, local colony markets, established Sahani said that the “way forward is to stop going back” which is what we con- to service daily needs of residents, which were in a dilapidated condition and LEARN LESSONS ed. While those who have been killed officials before any such event is SHUN POLITICS STAY AWAY FROM TRACKS stantly do at tremendous cost to our security forces. The politics of polarisation and victims of years of neglect. Though the DDA had allocated `10 lakh to each in the incident cannot be brought planned. Focus on real issues rather than on politics radicalisation are problems in the Kashmir Valley, he added. “Military has not failed Sir — This refers to the editorial, back to life yet, a firm determination It was also very irresponsible that Sir — This refers to the editorial, Sir — This refers to the editorial, market to try and address issues of encroachments, lack of parking space, but policing, resources, the flow of weapons and monies through Pakistani chan- “Avoidable tragedy” (October 22). on the part of officials to leave no the onlookers, who had gathered to his refers to the editorial, “Temple talk” ranks India 103rd among 119 countries and estimated by the UN that nearly 40 per cent “Avoidable tragedy” (October 22). It is “Avoidable tragedy” (October 22). nels and rampant corruption/bribery in the administration needs to be addressed poor lighting and water leakages, there is no discernible difference which has Railway accidents are not too uncom- room for laxity must be our motto. see the Raavan dahan, moved on to (October 20). The present Government zeros in on India, Djibouti and South Sudan of the food produced in India is wasted or shameful that a blame-game of sorts is The local body should have informed urgently,” he said. been made. Shopkeepers have extended their shops on to pavements and mon in our country. The Punjab Azhar A Khan the tracks. Surely, the incident could Tat the Centre came to power with a as the countries where child wasting is lost. And this costs India one lakh crore doing the rounds post the Amritsar the Railway officials about the event, train tragedy that claimed the lives of Rampur have been averted had the local promise of ‘toilet over temple’. But zero water most prevalent. It will be unfortunate if pri- rupees every year. Obsolete technology train tragedy where 60 people lost their especially in view of the reports that Concluding the debate, Lieutenant General Kamal Davar (retd), said politicians maintenance of common areas remains a big bone of contention. There have of varying ideological views playing to their local vote-bank indulge in communal 60 innocent people is another harsh FIX ACCOUNTABILITY administration informed the Railway supply makes many toilets inoperative. There ority is given now to temple politics, name used in infrastructure and transporting food lives. Certainly, the incident could have a fete is organised at the same spot been some comparatively successful efforts at makeovers of New Delhi mar- reminder of the fact. officials about the event before. are many other issues, like unemployment, changing and statue creating games. items is the culprit for food wastage in India. been averted or at least the number of since almost 20 years. Nevertheless, mobilisation by provoking imaginary divides and stoking the fire of regionalism/or kets such as the one of Bengali Market which was established in 1930 but Revelry on religious festivals by Sir — This refers to the editorial, But the Municipal Corporation hunger, poverty, pollution, illiteracy, tuber- In the ‘State of Food Security and Instead of trying to build concrete tem- casualties could have been minimised. public events must not be organised separatism for temporary electoral gains in Kashmir. In India we have sound fed- had a few years ago fallen into a disrepair with its narrow lanes pockmarked masses is but natural. It was, therefore, “Avoidable tragedy” (October 22). had not granted permission for hold- culosis, malaria, dengue as well as limiting Nutrition in the World, 2017' report, the ples, India must adopt a better technolo- Of course, lives of people can’t be near rail tracks and roads. eral structure enshrined in the Constitution but and the political reality is that the expected of the local administration The way the railway tragedy unfold- ing the Dussehra event. Clearly, lapse right to education and health exclusively to Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) gy to reduce food wastage to save our liv- brought back but what is left for us is Shivam growth of fissiparous regional forces at the expense of national political parties will with wide holes, poor lighting and the defunct fountain on the roundabout as well as the Railway officials to have ed near Amritsar is tragic. One among has been on the part of the organis- the creamy layer of the society. has estimated that 190.7 million people ing human temples. to learn lessons so that incidents like Via email have an impact on the internal security of the nation. made necessary arrangements. Had the many takeaways from the incident ers of the event. These problems need to be tackled on (14.5 per cent of our population) are under- Sujit De these can be avoided in the future. (The writer is Principal Correspondent, The Pioneer) which served as an open-air garbage dump. Maintenance could be better, of Send your feedback to: course, but the comparatively small market has had a rebirth of sort since. timely precautions been taken, the is that a level of preparedness is but Devendra Khurana war footing. The 2018 Global Hunger report nourished in India. Ironically, it has been Kolkata Gulab Shanker Singh gory incident could have been avert- essential on the part of organisers and Bhopal Lucknow [email protected] pioneer THE PIONEER LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | OCTOBER 23, 2018 10 TakeHeart Heart patients should engage in light physical activities such as standing up or walking at casual pace for about seven minutes after every 20 minutes of sitting at a computer or watching television, suggests new research

DOCYARD THE VIRUS WORKOUT DR MUKESH BATRA ika virus reaches to people mainly through the WITH BFF Zbite of an infected Aedes mosquito, which is also SAGAR PEDNEKAR lists responsible for the spread of chikungunya and Founder-Chairman, dengue. The infection is also a trigger for Guillain- workouts that you can Emeritus Barré syndrome, neuropathy and try with your BFF and myelitis, particularly in adults DR BATRA'S GROUP OF COMPANIES and older children. help each other to tone It can also spread dur- up the muscles ing sexual intercourse with an infected person, from a ometimes, having a workout buddy and that pregnant woman to her Stoo if he or she your BFF is a great motivation fetus during pregnancy or to stay fit. You’ll see the results together and can around the time of birth, and encourage each other when one’s energy or through blood transfusion. The motivational levels begin to drop. This routine can World Health Organisation be done in 30 minutes or less. With over 123 cases of Zika virus registered in (WHO) had declared Zika virus a public health Before you start, warm up for five minutes on emergency of international concern last year. a treadmill at an easy pace, jog around the block Rajasthan & no vaccinations, the need of the hour —Dr RK Singal, principal consultant & director and coordinator or do low step-ups. You would need a five to 10- of medical & allied services, internal medicine, BLK Super pound dumbbell and a medicine ball. Speciality Hospital is to take preventive measures to protest yourself, MEDICINE BALL OVER & UNDER PASS says PIONEER HEALTH Targets shoulders, core, and legs n Stand one foot apart, facing away from each SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS Manage your he incubation period is three to 14 n Stiffness and pain in joints ince symptoms are Tdays. Some of the symptoms are: n Musclespasms and pain Ssimilar to Dengue, n Skin rash n Conjunctivitis (red eyes) diagnosed can be done n Itching all over the body n Lower back pain through PCR (poly- n Fever (as high as 102 degree) n Pain behind the eyes merase chain reaction) sugar levels n — Dr Aruna Kalra, gynaecologist & obstetrics Headache and virus isolation from n Malaise surgeon, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram blood samples. ndia is emerging as the Diabetes capital of the world. The coun- try currently has 49 per cent of the world’s Diabetes burden, Iwith around 72 million people living with Diabetes in 2017. The TREATMENT PREVENTION other, feet wider than shoulder-width apart; number is expected to almost double to 134 million by 2025. partner A holds a dumbbell or medicine ball with It is time for a concerted campaign to keep Diabetes at bay. f the symptoms appear, it is preferable blood transfusion. ver 123 cases have been both hands. More so, because it is festive season. In fact, doctors have seen Ito get plenty of rest, drink fluids, and At time with no vaccine to prevent Oreported so far out of n Squat so you’re butt to butt; then A leans for- an increase in blood sugar levels above 300 during festive sea- treat pain and fever with common med- Zika virus, the best way to keep this dis- which 25 per cent are preg- ward and passes weight between legs to B. son. If you too are one amongst those fighting Diabetes, we under- icines. People usually do not get sick eases from spreading is by protecting nant women. As there are no n You both stand up; B passes weight back to A stand how difficult it must be to say no to those laddoos and kaju enough to visit the hospital. If the condi- yourself from mosquito bites with the help vaccinations for Zika, the best overhead to complete one rep. katlis. This Diwali, fear not, as we tell you how to keep a check tion does worsen, you should seek med- of repellents, wearing full clothes and way to prevent is to protect n Do 20 reps, then switch directions (B passes on your blood sugar levels, while enjoying the flavours of the ical care and advice. Zika virus is also avoiding sexual activity when infected oneself from mosquito bites. weight to A between legs, and A passes weight to festival. transferable through sex, pregnancy and with the virus. — Dr Kalra Here are a few tips: B overhead). Do not give up on healthy eating, find alternatives to tra- n Cover complete body by ditional sweets: Indian festivals, especially Diwali, are incom- wearing full sleeved shirts SIDE PLANK DUMBBELL PASS plete without sweets. However, calorie rich sweets can provide MEDICINES TO TAKE and long pants. Targets shoulders, obliques, and core challenges for blood sugar control in patients with Diabetes. It n Avoid going outside, or n Lie on right side two feet apart, parallel to each therefore pays to plan how to manage your sugar intake through atients should be advised to take anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) prefer using an air condi- other and facing the same direction, with part- the celebrations. The following tips might help you control your Pparacetamol to relieve fever and such as ibuprofen. tioned room where the ner B in front and holding a three to five pound sugar levels. pain. Avoid aspirin, products con- — Dr KK Aggarwal, president, rooms have window and FOR NEWBORN & KIDS dumbbell in left hand. Take smaller portions of sweet foods: This will allow you taining aspirin, or other nonsteroidal Heart Care Foundation of India door screens and mosquito n Avoid use of insect repel- n Lift hips so you’re balancing on right forearm to get a good taste of Diwali without spiking blood sugar levels. nets to prevent entry of mos- lents on babies younger than and on the side of right foot, feet stacked. Extend Make your own sweets: This will let you use healthier vari- quitoes. two months of age. Instead, left arm straight up in line with shoulder, palm ants of sugar like jaggery or natural stevia. WOMEN AT HIGHER RISK toms first appeared before trying to get n Make use of insect repel- make use of mosquito nets. facing forward. Buy food with natural sweeteners: Sweets made up of anjeer, pregnant. It is recommended that men lants to prevent mosquito n Dress children in clothing n B lifts hips slightly and passes dumbbell under- dates, and jaggery are healthier options. ika infection in pregnancy might also who had symptoms should wait three from biting. Sleep under that covers arms and legs neath torso to A, who takes dumbbell in left hand Keep sipping water: Sipping water in between helps to flush Zaffect the baby’s growth or increase the months before having unprotected sex. mosquito nets. n Cover the baby carrier/ crib and then extends arm back up again (staying in out the toxins accumulated in your body due to wrong eating. chance of miscarriage or stillbirth. Condoms can reduce the chance of get- n Empty, clean or cover con- with mosquito netting side plank). Partner A passes dumbbell back to Control your alcohol intake: As it is important to maintain Sometimes, a baby can be born with no ting Zika from sex. tainers that can hold water n For older children, spray B as B reaches under her body. blood sugar levels. apparent effects from Zika infection but Mosquito bands don’t have any such as buckets, flower pots insect repellent onto one’s n Do 20 reps, then flip to the left side so A is in Lose weight: Weight is not can later have slowed head and brain proven efficacy, hence, one must use a or tyres, so that the places hands and then applies to front. Repeat, with A passing dumbbell back to Sweets made of good for your sugar levels. growth as a result of the infection (called proven product containing DEET (chem- where mosquitoes can breed child’s face. B. (Only the partner in front passes weight under anjeer, dates, & People who are overweight have postnatal microcephaly). ical) even in children (after two months are removed — Dr SN Basu, senior director & raised hips.) jaggery are healthier a higher chance of contracting Women who have had symptoms of and avoiding hands, mouth and cuts). n Spray insecticide HOD, gynaecology, Max Super Diabetes. If you are already the virus or tested positive for it should — Dr Sanjay Wazir, director, Neonatal Intensive n Avoid travelling to or living Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, ROUNDHOUSE KICK & SQUAT options. Take smaller Diabetic, there is a risk of blood wait at least eight weeks after their symp- Care Unit, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals in areas with risk of Zika. New Delhi Targets core, butt, and legs portions of sweet sugar levels rising if you are n Stand facing each other, two to three feet apart, foods. This will allow overweight. Losing weight helps RECENT RESEARCH with feet wider than shoulder-width apart and you to get a good reduce the risk. hands in fists next to chin. n taste of Diwali Exercise: Do not give up on esearchers are developing an the structure of the on our laboratory scale mance without human intervention. Partner A squats low while partner B brings the your regular exercise regimen Rintegrated biosensing platform Zika virus. Stanciu, sensor and we’ve been When a disease is detected in a mos- right foot in toward left, then kicks right leg up without spiking blood during festival celebrations. It aimed at detecting and monitoring Marinero and Kuhn able to detect the virus quito sample it will send an alert to and over A, finishing with feet wide. sugar levels has been proven by studies that mosquito-borne diseases faster and have developed an showing a high sensi- health control officials about the n B squats low while A kicks one leg over B. exercise helps increase the num- cheaper than current methods, to amperometric biosen- tivity rate to low con- potential threat. n Do 50 kicks total, switching legs every time or ber of insulin receptors in your aid in preventing virus outbreaks sor that utilises func- centrations of the Marinero said there are many halfway through. cells. This allows your body to utilise the hormone insulin, with and their devastating effects. tionalized nanoparti- virus. We’ve been espe- ways in which they plan to further ease. Studies have shown that people, who exercise for at least Lia A Stanciu, a Purdue profes- cles that specifically cially interested in the develop their device. “Our first WHEELBARROW PUSHUPS WITH LIFT 30 minutes a day, four to five times a week, reduced their risk sor of materials engineering, is bind to the target dengue and Zika virus and foremost goal is to have a point Targets arms, chest, back, core, and legs of contracting diabetes by 80 per cent. leading the research and develop- viruses’ DNA or RNA. because it’s the same mosquito that of care, potentially a personal device, n Partner A gets in plank position on hands and Walk more: A recent study has found that a 15-20 minute ment of the technology. Additional When the binding occurs there transmits both diseases, so our which is simple to use. This would toes; partner B stands behind A and holds an ankle walk after every meal is effective in keeping Diabetes in check researchers are Ernesto Marinero, is a change in the device resistance, technology would be able to quick- allow people to detect the virus in each hand. as it reduces one’s blood sugar level over the day. Instead of tak- professor of materials engineering which the sensor employs to unam- ly detect one of those diseases promptly without having to go to a n Partner B bends over from the hips, keeping ing the elevator, take the stairs, or walk to places close by. and electrical and computing engi- biguously detect the presence of the using the same platform,” Stanciu hospital, which would have signif- arms straight, as A bends elbows and lowers chest Sleep: It is essential to catch the standard 7-8 hours, or at neering; and Richard Kuhn, profes- virus. The sensor can then deter- said. icant impacts in developing coun- toward floor. least a minimum of 6 hours of sleep every night. Studies have sor and department head of biolog- mine whether or not a blood or The device will operate through tries. However, we’re also working n As A straightens arms, B stands up, keeping shown that people who get less than 6 hours of sleep double their ical sciences and director of the mosquito sample has the virus and a low-power wireless network and on an autonomous device that is knees and back straight. risk of contracting Diabetes. Sleeping for less than 5 hours also Purdue Institute for Inflammation, how much of the virus is present. will use thin-film rechargeable bat- deployable in remote field areas that n Do 20 reps, then switch positions and repeat. triples the odds of increased blood pressure. Immunology and Infectious The sensor relies on an agent that teries combined with thin-film are difficult to access or difficult to Note: You can perform three rounds of one Take your medicines on time: Do not miss your medicine Diseases. will only respond to the intended photovoltaics to power and harvest perform in-site detection, to mon- minute each back to back per exercise with a break amidst festive celebrations. Check your feet every day for cuts, Kuhn also led the research virus to be detected. energy from the environment to itor outbreaks in these areas,” he of one minute after three rounds. blisters, red spots and swelling, which might occur while play- team that were the first to determine “We’ve used mosquito samples maintain functionality and perfor- said. The writer is technical training head, Gold’s Gym, India ing firecrackers. Keep track of your blood sugar: You may want to check your blood sugar levels one or more times a day. Keep a record of your DadiKaKehna STUDYCENTRE blood sugar levels. Be sure to talk about them with your doc- TIPTOP tor. Check your blood pressure too, if your doctor advises and onstantly looking maintain a record. Tired of trying fancy creams ith Global Iodine Deficiency lectual capacity. Salt is known to be an effec- down into a hand- Balance your sugar level: If you have diabetes, both the con- to get rid of oily skin? Fret Day observed on October 21 tive micronutrient carrier, therefore mak- Cheld screen or jut- ditions — dangerously high blood sugar as well as dangerously Weach year, Tata Salt, pioneers ing iodised food grade salt, one of the eas- ting the neck out while low blood sugar — can lead to diabetic coma. It is a condition not. ROSHANI DEVI shares of the salt iodisation movement in iest ways of supplementing one’s diet with using laptops puts a lot of where you are alive but you can’t respond purposefully to sights, India, has launched establish a cam- this vital nutrient. pressure on the spine. The sounds or any other types of stimulation. If left untreated, it can some home remedies that paign — The Missing I to spread Dr Chandrakant S Pandav, alum- number of hours we spend on various be fatal. The key therefore is to balance your sugar level can work wonders if a proper awareness on the importance of ni at AIIMS, New Delhi, and devices everyday makes us susceptible to regimen is followed iodine in the diet and steps presently the member of a host of problems including acute and for tackling iodine deficiency National Council on India chronic neck, shoulder, back, elbow, WARMFOODS that can lead to a multitude Nutrition Challenges under wrist, and thumb pain. ust like dry skin is a problem is found in homes. It acts like a of health disorders such as Poshan Abhiyan, said: “A pinch Apart from device usage, the for some, oily skin is just as natural cleanser and gets rid of goitre, hypothyroidism, mis- of iodised salt can give us free- increased anxiety and stress related to PARSNIPS: It contains high levels of minerals like calcium, potassium, Jproblematic. More so given excess oil, blackheads and spots carriage, stillbirth, congenital dom from preventable brain answering messages and calls from time manganese, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, and iron. that the festive season is upon us on the face. Mash one tomato, anomalies, infant and neonatal damage as we continue on our to time can trigger muscular spasms, aches They have an impressive range of vitamins, including folate, thiamin, and so is the wedding season. extract its juice and strain. Add mortality, and impaired growth. journey to become a healthy nation. and pains. pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, C, E, and K. They also have high levels of Going to a dermatologist can a few drops of honey. Apply this Iodine deficiency is the leading cause Universal salt iodisation, WHO’s pre- It impacts breathing and functioning fiber, water, and protein. help but it will be expensive. on the face and leave it on for 10- of preventable mental retardation. Iodine ferred strategy for the elimination of IDD, of structures, leading to poor posture. The most important health benefits of parsnips include their ability Here are some DIY tips: 15 minutes. Wash off with deficiency causes irreparable damage to the results in saving 1.5 billion IQ points in Smartphone is also a cause for parent- to improve heart health, enhance digestion, reduce birth defects, aid in The most impor- water. Do this once developing brain and is especially damag- children globally every year. Let us as a child conflict in 30% of the cases. On an weight loss, and boost the immune system. Parsnips also enhance tant thing to every week. ing during the early stages of pregnancy and country take a pledge to ensure daily con- average, people spend 30 to 60 minutes in vision, promote growth, boost remember is that Coffee is in early childhood. It can cause a vast spec- sumption of adequately iodised salt for a the bed playing with the smartphone oral and skin health, people who have another ingredi- trum of mental disorders and loss of intel- healthy mind and body.” before sleep. prevent diabetes oily skin need to ent that most Some tips from Heart Care and cancer, as well wash their face homes have. Mix Foundation of India: as strengthen every day — coffee powder SLIMLINE nElectronic curfew means not using brain health. twice daily — with some honey t a free health camp held for the State looking down at your cell phone, tablet, or any electronic gadgets 30 minutes before They have using a mild and use this mix- Secretariat in Mumbai revealed that other wireless devices too frequently and for sleep. n low carbohydrates, soap. ture to scrub your Aabout 100 employees exhibited clear too long. Apart from adults, it is increasingly Take a Facebook holiday for seven sodium, and Many house- face. Wash it off with symptoms of hypertension and stress. A becoming common in young children and days every three months. n calories. They also holds have cornstarch. warm water. large majority had an emerging problem: the teenagers as well. Over time, it can cause Avoid use of social media once in contain poly-acetylene Mix two tablespoons of corn- Here’s another ingredient Text Neck Syndrome. As many as 60% of the permanent damage to the cervical spine a week for the entire day. n antioxidants such as falcarinol, falcarindiol, panaxadiol, and methyl- starch with warm water to make that cure all. Mix 1 tablespoon 982 staffers tested had a pain in the neck leading to lifelong neck pain. Use your mobile phone only when falcarindiol. a thick paste. Apply evenly on of baking soda in 2-3 table- due to incorrect cell phone usage, poor Some signs of a text neck, apart from mobile. Parsnips make delicious chips or wedges; chop and add to braises the face and let it dry. Wash your spoons of water to make a fine postures in cramped workplaces, a sustained pain and soreness include chronic and nDo not use computer for more than or stews; use in stir fries, salads, pies, soups, soufflés. Parsnips can be face with lukewarm water. paste. Apply this paste on the job profile as pen-pushers, to some extent. nagging upper back pain and spasms, three hours in a day. included with other roast vegetables; boiled and mashed with carrots and Repeat daily for good results. face and wash it off when it Text neck is the term used to describe shoulder pain and tightness, and certain nLimit your mobile talk time to more parsnip cake is similar in texture to carrot cake. Tomato is another fruit that dries. the neck pain and damage sustained from neurological symptoms. than two hours in a day. LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | OCTOBER 23, 2018 money 11

RBI likely to Business Corner India’s crorepati expands Exports will reach SAIL BAGS 15TH NATIONAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE stay on hold Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) has been awarded for rest of with the National Award for 68% in three years: CBDT new height in FY 19: Excellence in Cost Management for first place FY19: Report in the category ‘Public - PTI n NEW DELHI Manufacturing — Mega’ by Net direct tax collection Commerce Secy PTI n NEW DELHI The Institute of Cost ndia is now home to 81,000 Accountants of India. Union Iindividuals with disclosed he Reserve Bank of India is Minister of Railways Piyush income of above `1 crore per grows 15.7%: CBDT Texpected to keep key poli- Goyal presented the award to Chairman SAIL, Anil Kumar Chaudhary annum, with this ‘crorepati club’ cy rates unchanged in the during the 15th National Awards for Excellence in Cost Management - expanding by over two-third in PTI n NEW DELHI payers in the corresponding remaining 2018-19 fiscal as 2017 event in New Delhi on 16th October, 2018. SAIL has been last three years, the Central period last year. inflation may stay ‘benign’ in continually following the best cost management practices to improve Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) he net direct tax collection The department, the offi- the range of 3 to 4.4 per cent, physical and financial performance in the competitive environment. The data showed on Monday. Tin the country grew by cial said, received 5.8 crore IT says a report. award has been decided by Jury of eminent personalities. Releasing key statistics of income 15.7 per cent on year-on-year Returns (ITRs) till October 21 According to the report by tax and direct taxes, the policy- basis to reach `4.89 lakh crore as compared to 3.6 crore Kotak Economic Research, the SAIL INDIA’S making body of the IT depart- in the current fiscal till third returns during the same peri- focus of the Monetary Policy FIRST STEEL ment said the total number of week of October, a senior offi- od of last fiscal. “This is an Committee (MPC) remains MAKER TO ROLL crorepati taxpayers, which cial on Monday quoting from increase of about 61 per cent,” purely on inflation print, which NPB - 750 includes corporates, firms, the latest data. the official said. is expected to remain benign ( 3- Continuing its efforts to Hindu Undivided Families This marks over 42 per As part of its efforts to 4.4 per cent) in the second half strengthen country’s (HUFs) and individuals, has cent of the full-year direct tax widen and deepen the taxpay- of 2018-19. In the policy review infrastructure and also seen a growth of about 60 collection target of `11.5 lakh er base in the country, the PTI n CHENNAI schemes like the merchandise meet earlier this month, major- provide cost effective per cent during the same time crore for the fiscal ending CBDT has given a target to the exports from India scheme, in ity of RBI’s six-member MPC, solutions to period. “The total number of tax- March 31, 2019. income tax department to add he Central Government on the wake of the challenges in a including Governor Urjit R Patel, construction payers (corporates, firms, Hindu The CBDT official also the 1.25 crore new people by end TMonday expressed hope global environment. favoured to keep the key repo rate sector,Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) has become the first domestic undivided families among oth- income tax department issued of the current fiscal, the official exports would touch an all- The commerce secretary unchanged as part of “calibrated steel maker to successfully roll NPB-750 (NPP-750) Narrow Parallel ers) showing income of above `1 about 2 crore refunds for an said. Last year, 1.06 new time high in 2018-19. said the export scenario in the tightening” to keep retail inflation Flange Beams. The depth of NPB-750 will be 750 millimetre with three crore has registered a sharp amount of about `1.09 lakh income tax assesses were Commerce secretary Anup region, especially in Tamil at 4 per cent. different sectional weights as per the standards of BIS. NPB-750 has increase over the three-year crore, till last week. added, he added. Wadhawan underlined the Nadu, was healthy, and lauded “The minutes reaffirmed been successfully rolled by the new and state-of-the-art Universal horizon. “While 88,649 taxpay- The Central Board of The present taxpayer base commitment of the exporters for their performance our view post the October poli- Structural Mill (USM) of SAIL’s IISCO Steel Plant. ers had disclosed income above Direct Taxes (CBDT) is the pol- in the country is over 6.26 Government to address con- despite protectionism and uni- cy and the September CPI infla- `1 crore in assessment year icy-making body for the crore. cerns of labour- intensive lateralism. tion print, that the RBI will pos- CHINESE DELEGATION MEET NDMC CHAIRMAN 2014-15, the figure was 1,40,139 Income Tax Department The department sent about leather and textiles sectors. “Despite the challenges, sibly stay on hold for the rest of A delegation led by Han Dongtai, Chairperson of Chinese People’s for AY 2017-18, which is a (ITD). 1.85 crore emails and SMSes to “Our exports will reach a the exporters have been doing 2018-19,” the report said. Political growth of about 60 per cent,” the As per the latest data, the assessees and taxpayers during record figure both in rupee and well over the last two-and-a- It however added that upside Consultative CBDT said. number of taxpayers getting the last quarter of the last fis- US dollar terms,” he told half years and we’ve since been risks to inflation still exist owing Conference met Similarly, the number of refunds is up by 62 per cent cal 2017-18 (January-March), reporters here after an interac- having a steady growth,” he to pass-through of MSPs, elevat- New Delhi “individual” taxpayers disclosing from 1.22 crore refunds in the asking them to file their ITRs tive session with exporters, said. ed crude oil prices, volatility in Municipal Council income above `1 crore had corresponding period of the and pay taxes based on their tax but did not quantify the figure. On the country signing a global financial markets, hard- Chairman, Naresh increased during the same peri- last fiscal. In terms of the history or some new informa- He said the Government free trade agreement with the ening of input prices amid rupee Kumar at NDMC Headquarter on Monday. od from 48,416 to 81,344, which refund amount, there has been tion received by the taxman would address the concerns European Union, he said,”It is weakness and staggered impact NDMC Chairperson and his counterpart Han Dongtai had deliberated to translated into a growth of 68 per a surge of 31.7 per cent from about their transactions, he such as easier availability of on the table and we will do our of HRA increases by states and enhance the cooperation and friendly relationship between New Delhi cent. `83,000 crore refunded to tax- said. credit from banks and boosting best to expedite it (pact).” its second-round impact. Municipal Council and Shenyang Municipal Committee.

NIFTY 50 BSE 500 SCRIP OPEN HIGH LOW LTP CHANGE IBULHSGFIN 663 738.8 663 712.2 58.4 Script Last Abs Change CGPOWER 36.95 -0.7 -1.86 SENSEX NIFTY NAVKARCORP 76.95 -3.95 -4.88 SONATSOFTW 307.25 -11.35 -3.56 ICICIBANK 320.2 329.85 316.1 328.2 12.75 Traded Price Change % CHAMBLFERT 141.55 -2.2 -1.53 NAVNETEDUL 103.5 -4.15 -3.86 SOUTHBANK 14.18 -0.5 -3.41 EICHERMOT 21,950.00 22,560.00 21,850.00 22,497.00 871.7 3MINDIA 20837.9 -855.1 -3.94 CHENNPETRO 256.95 -8 -3.02 NBCC 53.3 0.5 0.95 SPARC 301.35 -4.4 -1.44 NTPC 163.05 167.9 162.1 165 3.55 8KMILES 101.15 -5.3 -4.98 CHOLAFIN 1143.85 29.9 2.68 NBVENTURES 113.9 -1.95 -1.68 SPICEJET 72.05 1.2 1.69 BAJAJ-AUTO 2,530.10 2,574.70 2,496.70 2,554.00 43.75 AARTIIND 1252.15 3.15 0.25 CIPLA 629.2 -4.65 -0.73 NCC 66.05 -0.3 -0.45 SREINFRA 28.3 0.45 1.62 HCLTECH 964 987.9 957.15 973.8 15.3 ABB 1248.3 -25 -1.96 COALINDIA 276 0.25 0.09 NESTLEIND 9646.5 43.7 0.46 SRF 1704.4 -19.35 -1.12 HDFCBANK 2,014.00 2,020.00 1,988.60 1,998.30 30.55 ABBOTINDIA 7184.6 -59.9 -0.83 COCHINSHIP 385.6 -3.3 -0.85 NETWORK18 42.2 -0.65 -1.52 SRTRANSFIN 1015.55 10.4 1.03 ADANIPORTS 318.7 324.9 308.95 318.7 3.35 ABCAPITAL 100.2 -2.4 -2.34 COFFEEDAY 266.5 2.35 0.89 NH 207.75 -2.05 -0.98 STARCEMENT 108.05 -0.35 -0.32 MARUTI 6,818.00 6,905.00 6,722.05 6,827.00 70.55 ABFRL 177.6 -4.4 -2.42 COLPAL 1121.3 23.15 2.11 NHPC 23.9 -0.45 -1.85 STRTECH 326.05 -0.4 -0.12 HEROMOTOCO 2,750.00 2,766.00 2,691.45 2,740.00 27.25 ACC 1419 -3.9 -0.27 CONCOR 576.35 -16.9 -2.85 NIACL 204.5 -1.45 -0.7 SUDARSCHEM 376.9 -8.15 -2.12 VEDL 213.05 219.25 207.85 212.9 1.8 ADANIPORTS 314.7 -1 -0.32 COROMANDEL 373.45 -13.55 -3.5 NIITTECH 1247.05 7.35 0.59 SUNCLAYLTD 3749.1 150.1 4.17 BHARTIARTL 289.45 290 276.85 289.45 2.15 ADANIPOWER 33.35 0 0 CORPBANK 23 -0.8 -3.36 GRUH 258.25 -1.55 -0.6 JINDALSAW 72.9 -1.55 -2.08 NILKAMAL 1535.25 -32.4 -2.07 SUNDRMFAST 525.95 -8.7 -1.63 COALINDIA 277.5 280.65 274.1 276.4 1.25 ADANITRANS 157.2 -2.4 -1.5 COX&KINGS 199.8 -6.4 -3.1 GSFC 95.2 3.1 3.37 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94.85 -0.55 -0.58 OFSS 3791.55 -17.9 -0.47 SUPREMEIND 980.1 -18.15 -1.82 CIPLA 635.2 640.65 626.85 633.05 -0.75 ALBK 36.7 -0.45 -1.21 DABUR 404.75 0.4 0.1 GULFOILLUB 699.15 -7.8 -1.1 JMFINANCIL 70.45 -1.3 -1.81 OIL 199.05 -4.4 -2.16 SUVEN 229.8 -13.2 -5.43 ITC 292 293.1 287.3 288.7 -0.75 ALKEM 1940.85 1.3 0.07 DALMIABHA 1994 -10.7 -0.53 HAL 765.05 -12.3 -1.58 JPASSOCIAT 6.4 -0.16 -2.44 OMAXE 214.9 -0.2 -0.09 SUZLON 5.87 -0.05 -0.84 POWERGRID 189.4 191 188.25 188.55 -0.6 ALLCARGO 95.75 2.95 3.18 DBCORP 165.35 -9.7 -5.54 HATSUN 603.75 -18.55 -2.98 JSL 56.2 0.75 1.35 ONGC 156.1 -4.95 -3.07 SWANENERGY 99.45 -1.05 -1.04 SBIN 266 266 259.45 260 -1.1 AMARAJABAT 741.65 5.25 0.71 DBL 430.4 -35.4 -7.6 HAVELLS 588.5 -8.6 -1.44 JSLHISAR 97.4 -2.2 -2.21 ORIENTBANK 61.15 -1.7 -2.7 SYMPHONY 976.95 -12.9 -1.3 INFY 688.7 695.05 673.8 680.5 -3.05 AMBUJACEM 205.8 -2.6 -1.25 DCBBANK 155.8 -1.85 -1.17 HCC 11.76 -0.25 -2.08 JSWENERGY 64.5 -0.35 -0.54 ORIENTCEM 85.9 -1.8 -2.05 SYNDIBANK 31.65 -0.2 -0.63 SUNPHARMA 610.7 616.8 603.45 606.8 -3.15 ANDHRABANK 26.05 -0.1 -0.38 DCMSHRIRAM* 412.2 10.55 2.63 HCLTECH 980.05 19.3 2.01 JSWSTEEL 354.35 -8.75 -2.41 PAGEIND 28518.1 -360.35 -1.25 SYNGENE 592.9 7.35 1.26 GAIL 347.65 353.25 340.9 342.25 -2.05 APARINDS 555.1 -6.05 -1.08 DEEPAKFERT 210.1 -5.7 -2.64 HDFC 1660.2 -1.1 -0.07 JUBILANT 651.25 -21.4 -3.18 PARAGMILK 257.75 4.3 1.7 TAKE 154.55 -1.05 -0.67 WIPRO 324.6 327.25 320 321 -2.15 APLAPOLLO 1314.6 -9.5 -0.72 DEEPAKNI 234.8 -16.05 -6.4 HDFCBANK 1993 27.2 1.38 JUBLFOOD 1238.3 -30.8 -2.43 PCJEWELLER 53.65 -3.15 -5.55 TATACHEM 668.55 -3.35 -0.5 TCS 1,914.00 1,916.00 1,886.95 1,900.25 -12.95 APLLTD 580.05 -28.05 -4.61 DELTACORP 219.85 -4.75 -2.11 HDFCLIFE 366.75 -2.85 -0.77 JUSTDIAL 487.75 4.95 1.03 PEL 1890.45 -4.25 -0.22 TATACOFFEE 97.75 -1.75 -1.76 BAJFINANCE 2,188.00 2,218.95 2,091.00 2,120.00 -20.5 APOLLOHOSP 1132.15 9.7 0.86 DENABANK 14.75 -0.1 -0.67 HDIL 19.6 -0.35 -1.75 JYOTHYLAB 183.25 -0.75 -0.41 PERSISTENT 564.95 -96.65 -14.61 TATACOMM 448.1 -8.6 -1.88 DRREDDY 2,562.50 2,582.65 2,496.25 2,525.00 -27.35 APOLLOTYRE 206.35 0.25 0.12 DHANUKA 384.55 -24.45 -5.98 HEG 4093.65 -223.2 -5.17 KAJARIACER 330.1 -9.25 -2.73 PETRONET 212.25 -1.1 -0.52 TATAELXSI 995.95 13.45 1.37 HINDALCO 230.55 230.6 221.35 224.25 -2.75 ARVIND 319 -3.15 -0.98 DHFL 190.1 -21.7 -10.25 HEIDELBERG 129.05 -9.85 -7.09 KALPATPOWR 298.1 -6.5 -2.13 PFC 80.95 -0.9 -1.1 TATAGLOBAL 223.5 -4.15 -1.82 M&M 747 749 731 731.7 -9.5 ASAHIINDIA 283.7 -8.15 -2.79 DISHTV 43.2 -3.6 -7.69 HERITGFOOD 462.7 -29.95 -6.08 KANSAINER 389.65 -26.6 -6.39 PFIZER 2753.75 -54.2 -1.93 TATAINVEST 675.45 -18.2 -2.62 TITAN 793.4 795.9 773.2 776.35 -12.35 ASHOKA 110.7 -2.15 -1.91 DIVISLAB 1291.95 3.2 0.25 HEROMOTOCO 2729.85 18.85 0.7 KEC 278.05 0.85 0.31 PFS 14.47 -0.35 -2.36 TATAMETALI 576 -11.15 -1.9 TECHM 688 690 664.65 679 -11.8 ASHOKLEY 112.5 0.05 0.04 DLF 152.85 0.05 0.03 HEXAWARE 374.1 -4.65 -1.23 KEI 256.1 -13.8 -5.11 PGHH 9112.2 -1.25 -0.01 TATAMOTORS 170.55 -4.25 -2.43 UPL 645 652 626.1 633 -11.35 ASIANPAINT 1201.45 -36.5 -2.95 DMART 1193.6 -44.25 -3.57 HFCL 20.4 -0.75 -3.55 KNRCON 181.5 -3.65 -1.97 PHILIPCARB 209 -10.4 -4.74 TATAMTRDVR 92.9 -3.05 -3.18 TATASTEEL 559 561.2 541.55 545 -9.95 ASTRAL 888.3 -24.55 -2.69 DRREDDY 2521.35 -25.3 -0.99 HIMATSEIDE 229.15 -7.05 -2.98 KOTAKBANK 1166.6 -32.95 -2.75 PHOENIXLTD 540.85 -6.4 -1.17 TATAPOWER 69.5 -0.7 -1 ZEEL 456.6 461.9 444.1 446 -9.2 ATUL 3140.65 -102.55 -3.16 ECLERX 1056.7 -33.5 -3.07 HINDALCO 224 -2.75 -1.21 KPIT 213.15 -0.55 -0.26 PIDILITIND 971.45 5.45 0.56 TATASTEEL 544.95 -8.65 -1.56 TATAMOTORS 176.4 176.85 170.05 170.95 -3.75 AUBANK 524.55 -14.5 -2.69 EDELWEISS 150.05 -2.6 -1.7 HINDCOPPER 47.7 -0.25 -0.52 KPRMILL 611 -28.35 -4.43 PIIND 753.4 -10.75 -1.41 TCS 1902.15 -14.9 -0.78 YESBANK 221 222.35 208.5 213.1 -4.8 AUROPHARMA 756.8 9.2 1.23 EICHERMOT 22347.3 676.7 3.12 HINDPETRO 210.15 -4.45 -2.07 KRBL 340.35 -5.95 -1.72 PNB 65.8 -0.3 -0.45 TEAMLEASE 2417.35 1.1 0.05 JSWSTEEL 367 368.85 353.3 354.95 -8.55 AVANTI 371.75 -14.05 -3.64 EIDPARRY 205 4.3 2.14 HINDUNILVR 1584.95 5.75 0.36 KSCL 486.45 -19.65 -3.88 PNBHOUSING 706.75 0.15 0.02 TECHM 677.55 -12.75 -1.85 GRASIM 882.6 885.3 852 854 -20.75 AXISBANK 561.1 -1.1 -0.2 EIHOTEL 156.7 0.1 0.06 HINDZINC 282.6 -3.25 -1.14 KTKBANK 96.15 -1.45 -1.49 PNCINFRA 127.6 -5.1 -3.84 TEJASNET 265.3 -10.25 -3.72 ONGC 161 161.8 155.25 156.2 -4.25 BAJAJ-AUTO 2556.8 46.65 1.86 ELGIEQUIP 235.25 -4 -1.67 HSCL 124.6 0.55 0.44 KWALITY 8.86 -0.46 -4.94 POWERGRID 189.05 -0.45 -0.24 TEXRAIL 55.8 -0.75 -1.33 BAJAJFINSV 5,470.00 5,511.00 5,206.50 5,270.00 -149.2 BAJAJCORP 376.3 -11.1 -2.87 EMAMILTD 420.15 -11.75 -2.72 HSIL 255.2 3.95 1.57 L&TFH 121.55 2.7 2.27 PRESTIGE 194.7 1.65 0.85 THERMAX 974.3 -11.45 -1.16 HINDPETRO 216.6 218.45 209.75 209.85 -6.05 HUDCO 41.5 -0.65 -1.54 LAKSHVILAS 85.85 -5.35 -5.87 IOC 134.7 134.8 129.1 129.3 -3.85 BSE: GAINERS NSE: GAINERS IBREALEST 74.4 -1 -1.33 LALPATHLAB 909.35 -19.45 -2.09 BSE: LOSERS NSE: LOSERS KOTAKBANK 1,205.20 1,219.20 1,157.50 1,164.00 -34.95 Current (Chng %) Current (Chng %) IBULHSGFIN 714.45 60.2 9.2 LAOPALA 224.95 1.35 0.6 Current (Chng %) Current (Chng %) ASIANPAINT 1,245.00 1,247.15 1,191.00 1,196.90 -38.5 IBVENTURES 404.2 -21.25 -4.99 LAURUSLABS 384.75 1.4 0.37 RELIANCE 1,110.00 1,114.80 1,057.35 1,063.20 -38.1 IBULHSGFIN 714.45 (9.20) IBULHSGFIN 712.20 (8.93) ICICIBANK 327 12.1 3.84 LAXMIMACH 6138.7 83.6 1.38 INFIBEAM 38.90 (26.47) INDUSINDBK 1,467.00 (6.96) ULTRACEMCO 3,598.00 3,598.00 3,446.10 3,467.00 -142.6 ICICIGI 804.95 -3.2 -0.4 LICHSGFIN 419.5 -3.45 -0.82 BPCL 285.45 286.95 270.1 270.75 -12.8 THOMASCOOK 211.75 (4.85) ICICIBANK 328.20 (4.04) ICICIPRULI 316.35 -11.65 -3.55 LINDEINDIA 405.8 -11.35 -2.72 PERSISTENT 564.95 (14.61) PCL 270.75 (4.51) INDUSINDBK 1,590.00 1,600.40 1,421.50 1,467.00 -109.7 ICIL 68.55 0.45 0.66 MUTHOOTFIN 397.80 (4.59) EICHERMOT 22,497.00 (4.03) LT 1206.5 -1.65 -0.14 DHFL 190.10 (10.25) ULTRACEMCO 3,467.00 (3.95) NIFTY NEXT 50 IDBI 59.1 -0.3 -0.51 LTI 1705.75 -34.6 -1.99 REPCOHOME 327.30 (4.55) NTPC 165.00 (2.20) IDEA 35.1 -1.4 -3.84 LTTS 1489.15 -71.3 -4.57 INDUSINDBK 1442.20 (8.52) RELIANCE 1,063.20 (3.46) IDFC 36.75 -0.5 -1.34 LUPIN 882.1 4.5 0.51 SCRIP OPEN HIGH LOW LTP CHANGE SUNCLAYLTD 3749.10 (4.17) BAJAJ-AUTO 2,554.00 (1.74) IDFCBANK 34.8 -0.5 -1.42 LUXIND 1486.45 -26.55 -1.75 CENTURYPLY 173.00 (8.39) ASIANPAINT 1,196.90 (3.12) L&TFH 120.25 124.3 119.1 122.6 3.65 IEX 161.7 -1.65 -1.01 M&M 734.5 -7 -0.94 BEL 83.9 86 82.75 85.5 2.4 BAJAJELEC 492.9 -10 -1.99 ENDURANCE 1097.65 -2.4 -0.22 IFBIND 929.85 -29.45 -3.07 M&MFIN 360.45 4.75 1.34 PRSMJOHNSN 84.4 -3.3 -3.76 THOMASCOOK 211.75 9.8 4.85 COLPAL 1,107.00 1,134.90 1,099.00 1,127.05 27.15 BAJAJFINSV 5250.15 -164.85 -3.04 ENGINERSIN 110.9 -4.35 -3.77 IFCI 12.94 -0.09 -0.69 MAGMA 95.8 -2.6 -2.64 PTC 76.7 1.35 1.79 THYROCARE 584.8 -10.3 -1.73 BIOCON 670 683.7 667.8 673.9 12.85 BAJAJHLDNG 2631.4 41.7 1.61 ENIL 624.6 -13.05 -2.05 IGL 242.65 -4.4 -1.78 MAHABANK 11.11 -0.27 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311.8 1.8 0.58 RALLIS 183.8 -2.65 -1.42 TORNTPHARM 1594.9 31.55 2.02 NIACL 206.05 207.9 203.65 206.8 1.45 BANKBARODA 102.7 0.55 0.54 EXIDEIND 253.8 -0.45 -0.18 INDUSINDBK 1442.2 -134.3 -8.52 MARUTI 6814 53.65 0.79 RAMCOCEM 573.7 -4.8 -0.83 TORNTPOWER 227.2 -10.5 -4.42 MARICO 310 318 310 312 2 BANKINDIA 75.3 -1.45 -1.89 FCONSUMER 41.7 -0.8 -1.88 INFIBEAM 38.9 -14 -26.47 MAXINDIA 67.95 -2.1 -3 RATNAMANI 818.9 -28.95 -3.41 TRENT 327.25 -2.85 -0.86 SRTRANSFIN 1,027.95 1,052.00 1,005.00 1,016.00 6.25 BASF 1647.15 -36.3 -2.16 FDC 209.2 -0.75 -0.36 INFRATEL 265.3 1.4 0.53 MCX 736.7 -39.1 -5.04 RAYMOND 627.3 -14.9 -2.32 TRIDENT 63.25 -0.5 -0.78 BHEL 74.05 75.2 72.65 73.95 0.45 BATAINDIA 873.95 -21.35 -2.38 FEDERALBNK 79.8 -1.4 -1.72 INFY 678.25 -4.35 -0.64 MEGH 75.5 -0.95 -1.24 RBLBANK 469.6 -35.4 -7.01 TRITURBINE 99.4 1.15 1.17 BRITANNIA 5,617.00 5,622.50 5,551.00 5,589.00 25.5 BAYERCROP 4216.55 -0.3 -0.01 FINCABLES 493.35 -16.6 -3.26 INOXLEISUR 217 -14.4 -6.22 MFSL 363.9 -25.45 -6.54 RCF 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23, 2018 world 12

Trump says border patrol, military Kremlin says Khan calls for dialogue world ‘more on alert over migrant caravan dangerous’ if to resolve K-issue AFP n WASHINGTON PTI n ISLAMABAD is almost final, but the govern- resident Donald Trump on US drops ndia should move to resolve ment will have to see that the PMonday called the migrant Ithe Kashmir issue through IMF does not place any caravan heading toward the nuclear treaty dialogue, Pakistan Prime “undoable conditions” for US-Mexico border a national Moscow: The Kremlin on Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan in return. According emergency, saying he has alert- Monday said the world would Monday. His remarks came a to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, ed the US border patrol and be less safe if Washington goes day after six civilians were Prime Minister Khan is going military. ahead with plans to withdraw killed after an explosive went to Riyadh on the special invi- “Sadly, it looks like from a Cold War-era nuclear off at an encounter site in tation of King Salman bin Mexico’s Police and Military are weapons treaty that banned Kulgam district of South Abdel Aziz to participate in the unable to stop the Caravan intermediate-range missiles. Kashmir. Future Investment Initiative heading to the Southern Border “Such steps, if taken, will “Strongly condemn the conference being held there of the United States. Criminals make the world more danger- new cycle of killings of inno- from Tuesday to Thursday. and unknown Middle ous,” said presidential cent Kashmiris....by Indian Interestingly, some coun- Easterners are mixed in,” he spokesman Dmitry Peskov as security forces,” Khan tweeted. tries are boycotting the con- said on Twitter. he rejected claims by US “It is time India realise it ference in reaction to the killing “I have alerted Border Central American migrants making President Donald Trump that must move to resolve the of a dissident Saudi journalist, Patrol and Military that this is their way to the U.S. in a large Russia had violated the 1987 Kashmir dispute through dia- Jamal Khashoggi, at the king- a National Emergy (sic). Must caravan rest lying at the central park Intermediate-Range Nuclear logue in accordance with the dom’s consulate in Istanbul, change laws!” in Tapachula, Mexico, Sunday. AP Forces Treaty (INF). “Russia UN SC resolutions & the wish- Dawn newspaper reported that Turkey. The Cabinet minister has been and remains com- es of the Kashmiri people,” he Khan would leave for Saudi said the prime minister would mitted to the provisions of said. In a separate statement, Arabia on Monday and embark visit Malaysia for two days Pakistan Army hands over administrative this treaty,” he said. Foreign Minister Shah on a two-day visit to Malaysia (Oct 28 and 29) and would The US had previously Mahmmod Qureshi said the on October 28 and to China meet his Malaysian counterpart undermined the foundations of international community early on November 3. Mahathir Mohamad and other control of Swat district to civil authorities the agreement, Peskov added. should take cognizance of the In the next two weeks government functionaries, the “The intention to withdraw alleged human rights viola- Prime Minister Khan will visit report said. from this document is of the tions in Kashmir. three ‘friendly countries’ where In his recent telephonic Peshawar (PTI): The Pakistan imposed several restrictions, cation. In March, she visited her Understanding (MoU) of deepest concern.” Peskov reit- Three militants were killed he is likely to seek monetary conversation with Mahathir, Army on Monday handed over including banning girls’ edu- home town for the first time administrative authority was erated an earlier statement by Sunday in an encounter with assistance, the report said, days Khan had expressed his desire the administrative control of the cation, making mandatory after being shot at. handed over the Chief Minister, President Vladimir Putin that security forces in Kulgam dis- after Islamabad formally sought to learn from Malaysia’s expe- restive Swat district to the civil wearing of burqa for women The Army handed over the they said. Russia would never strike first trict, while six civilians lost a bailout from the International riences. Khan would embark authorities, ending its decade- and keeping beard for men, symbol of authority to the Hailing the Army for suc- even if threatened with a their lives in a blast following Monetary Fund (IMF).A mem- on an official visit to China on long military operation to flush among others. Commissioner, Malakand cessfully launching the opera- nuclear attack. the gunfight there. ber of the Khan’s Cabinet said November 3 during which out the Pakistani Taliban mili- In 2009, the government Division and Regional Police tion against terrorism and “We don’t feel that we have It is not the first time Khan the prime minister was likely to there would be discussions in tants and restore peace in the launched a major military oper- Officer (RPO) at a ceremony, restoring peace in Swat, Khan the right to inflict the first has spoken about Kashmir. take up the issue of financial aid detail on Pakistan-China strate- home town of Nobel Laureate ation against the TTP, during a which was attended by Chief said, the military has made a strike,” he said. The INF In September, New Delhi with his hosts in the three gic ties, the report said. Malala Yousafzai. The Army large number of people were Minister of Khyber history by transferring the resolved a crisis over Soviet called off a meeting between friendly countries because During his meetings in was first sent to the picturesque forced to abandon their homes Pakhtunkhwa Mehmood Khan, administrative powers back to nuclear-tipped ballistic mis- the foreign ministers of India Pakistan badly needed assis- the friendly country, Khan Swat district of the Khyber- in Swat, Buner and other dis- Corps Commander Peshawar, the civil authorities. The Chief siles targeting Western capitals. and Pakistan, citing killings of tance to ease the current eco- would inform the Chinese Pakthunkhwa province in 2007 tricts. Malala, who shared the Lieutenant General Nazir Minister, who hails from Matta The treaty was signed by Indian security personnel by nomic crisis. leadership that his government when a local cleric and chief of 2014 Nobel Peace Prize with Ahmed Bhut, Inspector tehsil of Swat district, said that then US president Ronald Pakistan-based entities and the He said the government wanted to bring about a sig- the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan Indian children’s rights activist General of Police (IGP) terrorists wrecked havoc with Reagan and Mikhail release of Pakistani postage immediately needed USD 12 nificant shift in the projects (TTP) Maulana Fazlullah chal- Kailash Satyarthi, was shot at by Salahuddin, General-Officer- lives of innocent people. He Gorbachev, the last Soviet stamps “glorifying a terrorist billion to USD 13 billion to ease falling under the purview of the lenged the writ of the state and Taliban in 2012 for advocating in-Command Swat Major said he himself was an eye wit- leader, who at the weekend also and terrorism”. the financial crisis and retire CPEC, said the sources. Under set up his Sharia courts. for girls’ education, which was General Khalid Saeed, officials ness to the Taliban’s barbaric criticised plans to pull out. US In his victory speech after foreign debt. “We need USD 8 the previous government there Taliban later launched an forbidden under the militants’ said. The elders’ of the area and acts in 2009. He recalled that national security advisor John the July elections, Khan billion to retire foreign debt and was an emphasis on infra- organised movement and rule over Swat.The 15-year- other civil and military officers terrorists did not spare even the Bolton is in Moscow for two expressed his willingness to USD 5 billion to run the affairs structure schemes, but the cur- extended its network to the old was flown to Britain for bet- also attended the function, dur- educational institutions and days of talks in which the issue improve Pakistan’s ties with of government,” the unnamed rent government wanted pro- adjoining districts. They ter treatment and further edu- ing which a Memorandum of destroyed their buildings. will be discussed. AFP India and said that his govern- minister said. jects involving agriculture, job ment would like the leaders of “If we get good monetary creation and foreign invest- the two sides to resolve all dis- support from our friendly ment take centre stage, the rd putes, including the “core issue” countries then there is a pos- report said. of Kashmir, through talks. sibility that we will not require The USD 60 billion CPEC Russian forces arrive in Pak for 3 joint military drill He said good India- support of the IMF,” he added. is the flagship venture of the PTI n ISLAMABAD Pakistan relations will be ben- Pakistan formally approached Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), armed forces will perform tasks on security and defence. eficial for the entire region. the IMF on October 12 for a a pet project of Chinese Russian Army contingent at the altitude of 1,400 meters Russia and Pakistan have India maintains that the bailout to tide over the eco- President Xi Jinping aimed at Aarrived here on Monday to above the sea level. been holding the ‘Friendship’ entire state of Jammu and nomic crisis. enhancing Beijing’s influence take part in the third edition of Meanwhile, Pakistan Army drills since 2016. In October Kashmir is an integral part of But some tough talking by around the world through a joint bilateral military training said that the third exercise was 2016, they held their first-ever the country and Pakistan is in IMF Managing Director China-funded infrastructure exercise, the Pakistan Army part of the Pak-Russia bilateral joint military exercise in illegal occupation of a part of Christine Lagarde and the US projects. Cash-strapped said.The two armies will be training cooperation. Pakistan. In 2017, over 200 ser- the state’s territory. on Pakistan’s bailout plan, Pakistan has already holding joint military drills in The two sides are trying to vicemen took part in the drills, Imran to visit Saudi demanding absolute trans- announced plans to cut a USD the mountains of northwestern bolster defence ties and in hosted by Russia at Minralney Malaysia & China to seek aid to parency on the country’s debts, 8.2 billion railway project Pakistan which will continue till August this year they inked an Vody in the North Caucasus at avoid tough bailout from IMF including those owned by between the Karachi and November 4. agreement allowing Pakistani an altitude of 2,300 meters Prime Minister Imran China under the China- Peshawar, the biggest under the This will be the third joint troops to train in Russia. The above sea level. Khan will visit three ‘friendly Pakistan Economic Corridor CPEC, by about USD 2 billion military drill between Pakistan agreement was signed during Pakistan’s defence ties with countries’ — Saudi Arabia, (CPEC) projects, has upset to reduce the debt burden. and Russia under the bilateral arrived in Pakistan to participate said that drill will be held at the the visit of Deputy Defense Russia have moved past the bit- Malaysia and China — where Islamabad. The Trump administration has training cooperation agreement, in the Pak-Russia Joint Training training range in Nowshera Minister of Russia Colonel ter Cold War hostilities in recent he is likely to seek monetary Pakistan Finance Minister been critical of China’s Belt and according to a statement issued Exercise ‘Druzhba-III’,” the state- district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa General Alexander Fomin to years and the chill in the rela- help of up to USD 13 billion for Asad Umar last week said the Road Initiative, saying that it by the Inter-Services Public ment added. and over 70 soldiers from Islamabad to participate in the tions between Pakistan and the his cash-strapped government, government don’t want to fully has saddled some developing Relations (ISPR), the media The Army did not provide Russia’s southern military dis- first Russia-Pakistan Joint US has further pushed the a media report said on Monday. rely on the IMF. He said the countries with debts they can- wing of the Pakistan Army. any further details about the trict will participate. The ser- Military Consultative country towards Russia and Quoting sources, the loan programme with the IMF not afford to repay. “Russian Army Contingent drills. Earlier, the Russian army vicemen from the two countries’ Committee (JMCC) meeting China. US general wounded Japan orders Foreign Secretary Vijay Facebook to Gokhale meets Suu Kyi in last week’s Afghan improve data Nay Pyi Taw (PTI): Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale on Monday called on Myanmar’s insider attack protection State Counsellor Aung San Suu Tokyo (AFP): The Japanese gov- Kyi here and discussed issues AFP n KABUL ernment on Monday ordered related to bilateral cooperation US general was shot and Facebook to improve protection as well as topics of common Awounded in a Taliban- of users’ personal information interest, including developments claimed attack on a high-level following data breaches affecting in the strife-torn Rakhine state. security meeting last week that tens of millions of people world- He also signed an MoU that killed a powerful Afghan police wide. Facebook said early this would add to local infrastruc- chief, NATO’s mission in month that hackers accessed ture capacity and help in creat- Afghanistan said Monday. the personal data of 29 million ing more job opportunities in Brigadier General Jeffrey users in a breach at the world’s Myanmar. Smiley was among 13 wound- leading social network first dis- “All matters relating to bilat- ed when a gunman wearing an closed late September. eral cooperation as well as mat- Afghan security forces uni- The company had original- ters pertaining to international form opened fire on the gath- ly said up to 50 million accounts and regional matters of com- ering that included General rattled Afghanistan, a country were affected in a cyberattack mon interest, including devel- Myanmar. Gokhale also called Scott Miller — the top US and long used to high-profile tar- that exploited a trio of software opments in Rakhine state were on Commander in Chief of the Actors Steve Cogan, left and John C. Reilly pose for photographers upon arrival at the party for the film ‘Stan and Ollie’ showing NATO commander in geted killings and violence. It flaws to steal “access tokens” that discussed during this meeting,” Myanmar Defence Services as part of the BFI London Film Festival in London on Sunday. AP Afghanistan — in the southern was also an unusual incident enable people to automatically said a statement issued by the Senior General Min Aung city of Kandahar. for the US military, whose log back onto the platform. Ministry of External Affairs in Hlaing and discussed issued Miller was unhurt in the generals seldom face attack Japan’s Personal Information New Delhi. Gokhale also called related to border security, bilat- Asian elephants have maths shooting inside the heavily and are rarely wounded. Protection Commission on on Union Minister of Transport eral cooperation, Myanmar’s fortified Kandahar provincial Parliamentary elections Monday demanded the social and Communications U Thant peace process as well as the sit- governor’s compound that held across Afghanistan over media giant investigate why the Sin Maung and discussed issues uation in Rakhine state. skills similar to humans NATO’s Resolute Support the weekend were postponed in personal data was hacked and related to connectivity and Over 720,000 of Myanmar’s described as an “Afghan-on- Kandahar for at least a week. draw up preventive measures. transport infrastructure being Muslim minority have fled vil- AFP n TOKYO programme was specifically Afghan incident”. The shooting was seen as a Facebook told Japanese developed by India in lages in Rakhine state following sian elephants demonstrate designed to examine the cog- General Abdul Raziq, an major coup for the insurgents authorities the 29 million people Myanmar, it said. a military crackdown in August Anumeric ability which is nition of elephants, so that anti-Taliban strongman cred- and threatens to torpedo peace hacked in the latest attack may After the meeting, Foreign last year, taking shelter in closer to that observed in any unintended factors poten- ited with keeping a lid on the talks and destabilise the south, include Japanese users, top gov- Secretary Gokhale and U Win refugee camps in Bangladesh. humans rather than in other tially influencing the results insurgency in the south, was which is the Taliban’s birth- ernment spokesman Yoshihide Khant, Permanent Secretary, During his meetings, animals, according to a study. could be ruled out. Authai was killed along with the provincial place. The Taliban, which con- Suga has said. Facebook also Ministry of Transport and Gokhale conveyed the message Researchers at SOKENDAI presented with a relative intelligence chief and an trols or contests swathes of the acknowledged earlier this year Communications, signed an that India valued its relationship (The Graduate University for numerosity judgment task on Afghan journalist. war-torn country, has made that tens of millions of users had MoU for the appointment of a with a close neighbour like Advanced Studies) in Japan the screen, and then had to The Taliban claimed significant territorial gains and their personal data hijacked by private Port Operator for the Myanmar and would continue found that an Asian elephants’ indicate with the tip of her responsibility for the brazen threatened provincial capitals Cambridge Analytica, a British operation and maintenance of to deepen its cooperation with sense of numbers is not affect- trunk which one of the two fig- attack, saying Miller and Raziq in recent months. political firm which worked for Sittwe Port, Paletwa Inland it in the areas of connectivity, ed by distance, magnitude or ures shown to her at a time were the targets. But American The increased aggression Donald Trump in 2016. Water Terminal and associated security, people to people rela- ratios of presented numerosi- contained more items. officials denied the US gener- had been seen as an attempt by Up to 100,000 Facebook facilities that are part of the tion and economic and com- ties. The finding, published in These ranged from 0 to 10 al was a target. Smiley suffered the group to strengthen its users may have been affected in Kaladan Multi Model Transit mercial cooperation, the state- the Journal of Ethology, pro- study, the researchers aimed to items, and contained pictures of non-life threatening gunshot negotiating position in talks Japan in that scandal, the com- Transport Project. ment said. vides initial experimental evi- replicate the results of previous bananas, watermelons and wounds and was “in Germany with the United States to end mission said. “It is the first time “This is a significant step in Myanmar is one of India’s dence that non-human animals research that already showed apples. The fruits were not all receiving further treatment”, the 17-year war. that the commission, which the implementation of India’s strategic neighbours and shares have cognitive characteristics that Asian elephants have presented in the same size, to Resolute Support confirmed. Taliban representatives investigated the data leak with Act East Policy as its signing will a 1,640-km-long border with a similar to human counting. exceptional numeric compe- ensure that Authai did not Smiley arrived in have met with US officials at British authorities, has issued enhance Myanmar’s connec- number of northeastern states Previous research has shown tence. The researchers devel- make her choices purely on the Afghanistan in August to head least twice in Qatar in recent warnings to Facebook,” an offi- tivity including with India and including militancy-hit that many animals have some oped a new method to test how total area that was covered a Resolute Support mission months, most recently on cial told AFP. add to the development of the Nagaland and Manipur. Prime form of numerical compe- well the animals can judge rel- with illustrations per card. called “Train, Advise, Assist October 12 with newly appoint- The commission also whole region, particularly in the Minister Narendra Modi had tence, even though they do not ative quantity. Authai was rewarded whenev- and Command - South” based ed US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, ordered Facebook to communi- Rakhine and Chin States of visited Myanmar in 2014 to use language. They successfully trained er she chose the figures featur- in Kandahar. raising hopes for peace.But cate better with users and Myanmar,” the statement said. attend the ASEAN- India However, this numerical a 14-year old Asian elephant ing the larger number of items. That the Taliban could analysts said Thursday’s attack respond to them promptly, for India has an overall commit- Summit and then again trav- ability is mainly based on inac- called Authai from the Ueno This she did correctly 181 out mount a deadly insider assault may have jeopardised those example when they request their ment of USD 1.75 billion for elled to the country in 2017 on curate quantity instead of Zoo in Japan to use a comput- of 271 times — a success rate in such a secure location has tentative efforts. accounts be deleted. developmental programmes in a bilateral visit. absolute numbers. In the new er-controlled touch panel. The of 66.8 per cent. LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | OCTOBER 23, 2018 world 13 Aus PM apologises to victims of institutional child abuse AFP n MELBOURNE fered by the victims had been daughters, Emma and Katie, further said. “We can never ally assaulted. Morrison and apples”. Morrison announced “hiding in plain sight for too were repeatedly abused by a promise a world where there Opposition Leader Bill Shorten that the Government would rime Minister Scott long.” “To the children we local school Catholic priest are no abusers but we can both agreed to cancel Monday’s also set up a museum, to col- PMorrison on Monday made failed, sorry. To the parents near their home in Oakleigh, promise a country where we Question Time in the House of lect the stories of survivors, an emotional national apology whose trust was betrayed and Melbourne. commit to hear and believe our Representatives out of respect and fund a research centre to to thousands of Australian who have struggled to pick up Morrison listed the many children.” The Prime minister for those affected by abuse. raise awareness about child victims of institutional child the pieces, sorry. To the institutions where abuse has also noted the work govern- Among the survivors abuse. sex abuse for failing to protect whistleblowers, who we did taken place. ‘’For too many ment was doing in response to watching the apology was 96- Shorten also condemned them from the “evil dark” not listen to, sorry. To the years our eyes and hearts were the royal commission, espe- year-old Katie, who was abused institutions that covered up crimes committed over the spouses, partners, wives, hus- closed to the truths we were cially the national redress at the Sisters of Saint Joseph abuse. “It was never your fault,” decades and voiced his anger bands, children, who have told by children. For too many scheme. orphanage at Gore Hill, on he told survivors. at those who have misused the dealt with the consequences of years governments and insti- The apology follows the Sydney’s north shore. “Not then, not now. You “shield of faith and religion” to the abuse, cover-ups and tutions refused to acknowledge release of last year’s report by As one of Australia’s oldest have nothing to be ashamed of. hide their misdeeds. obstruction, sorry. To genera- the darkness that lay within the Royal Commission into survivors of child sexual abuse, There was nothing wrong with The formal apology fol- tions past and present, sorry,” our community. Today we Institutional Responses to she said the apology seemed you and you did nothing lowed a national investigation Morrison said. reckon with our past and com- Child Sexual Abuse last year. “very sincere”. wrong.” into institutional sexual abuse “Silenced voices. Muffled mit to protect children now The apology comes 10 months The national apology was Shorten said the apology in Australia, which spanned cries in the darkness. and into the future,’’ he said. after the Royal Commission a recommendation from the belonged to people whose lives five years and stunned the Unacknowledged tears. The rather “seeks to reach out in and fought back tears when he “I am angry too at the cal- into Institutional Responses royal commission, which held had been ruined by their abuse country with revelations of tyranny of invisible suffering. compassion into the darkness, talked of meeting leading culating destruction of lives to Child Sexual Abuse issued nearly 60 public hearings and and the royal commission was thousands of cases of shocking The never heard pleas of tor- where you have lived for so author and advocate Chrissie and the abuse of trust, includ- a damning final report into the 8,000 private sessions. a singular opportunity to act abuse in institutional settings tured souls, bewildered by an long” and assured them: “I Foster. “As a father of two ing those who have abused the abuse of children at a wide In its final report, the com- for them.“We have the power, like churches and orphanages. indifference to the unthinkable believe you, we believe you, daughters I can’t comprehend shield of faith and religion to spectrum of institutions reach- mission estimated the number the authority and the respon- In a speech which was broad- theft of their innocence.” your country believes you.” what she has faced,” Morrison hide their crimes, a shield that ing back decades. of child victims in the tens of sibility to turn these recom- cast live across the country, He said it was a sorry that In a rare show of emotions, said. is supposed to protect the The report warned that thousands, saying their abusers mendations into actions, with- Morrison said the trauma suf- dare not ask for forgiveness but Morrison briefly broke down Two of Foster’s three innocent, not the guilty,” he children were still being sexu- were “not just a few rotten out caveats or compromise.” Saudi king, crown prince call Macron defends Turkey turns up heat on Saudi Russia nuclear slain writer Khashoggi’s son treaty’s ‘importance’ AFP n ISTANBUL Erdogan said. The state-run in call with Trump audi Crown Prince Saudi Press Agency announced Paris: French President crown prince over Khashoggi SMohammed bin Salman the calls to Khashoggi’s son, Emmanuel Macron stressed AFP n ISTANBUL called the son of Jamal Salah, early Monday morning. the importance of a Cold War- individuals who “exceeded Khashoggi, the kingdom Statements from the agency era nuclear weapons treaty urkey’s pro-government their responsibilities” and then announced early Monday, to said both King Salman and during a phone call with Tmedia published new “tried to cover up for it”. express condolences for the Prince Mohammed express Donald Trump, his office said claims on Monday linking “We are determined to find death of the journalist killed at their condolences for his Monday, after the US president Saudi Crown Prince out all the facts. And we are the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul father’s death. announced he was pulling out Mohammed bin Salman to the determined to punish those by officials that allegedly The call comes after a of the deal. death of journalist Jamal who are responsible for this included a member of the leaked photograph apparently “The president noted the Khashoggi after President murder,” he said, denying any royal’s entourage. King Salman taken from surveillance footage importance of this treaty, in Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed link to the crown prince. similarly made a condolence shows Maher Abdulaziz particular for European secu- to reveal the “naked truth” Saudi’s official news agency call as international pressure on Mutreb, a member of Prince rity and our strategic stability,” about the case. said both King Salman and the kingdom continues to rise, Mohammed’s entourage on Macron’s office said of the call Erdogan said at the week- Prince Mohammed had even after it acknowledged on trips to the United States, between the two leaders on end he would give new details phoned Khashoggi’s son Salah Saturday that the Washington France and Spain this year, at Sunday. Trump said over the in a speech on Tuesday about to express their condolences. Post journalist was killed Oct. met with international skepti- the consulate, just ahead of weekend that the US would exit the disappearance of Khashoggi went to the con- 2 at the consulate under still- cism and allegations of a cover- Khashoggi’s arrival. the Intermediate-Range Khashoggi, who was murdered sulate on October 2 to get doc- disputed circumstances. up designed to absolve Prince Mutreb’s name also matches Nuclear Forces Treaty, known almost three weeks ago after uments ahead of his upcoming Turkish President Recep Mohammed of direct respon- that of a first secretary who as the INF, which has been in stepping inside the Saudi con- wedding to his Turkish fiancee, Tayyip Erdogan has said that he sibility. Turkish media reports once served as a diplomat at the effect with Russia since 1987. sulate in Istanbul. Hatice Cengiz, who has now will “go into detail” about the and officials say a 15-member Saudi Embassy in London, He accuses Moscow of vio- After over two weeks of been given 24-hour protec- Khashoggi case in a speech in Saudi team flew to Istanbul, according to a 2007 list com- lating the agreement which near silence, Saudi Arabia has tion according to Turkish state parliament Tuesday, the same laid in wait for Khashoggi at the piled by the British Foreign curbed an arms race between now admitted Khashoggi was Security personnel guarding Saudi Arabia's consulate are seen behind barriers media. Five employees from the day a glitzy investment forum consulate and then cut off his Office. Saudi Arabia so far has the two countries, defusing a killed in the consulate but the blocking the road leading to the diplomatic mission, in Istanbul on Monday. Saudi Saudi consulate were testifying in Riyadh spearheaded by fingers, killed and dismem- not acknowledged or explained crisis over nuclear-tipped kingdom’s explanations are Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called the son of Jamal Khashoggi, the to prosecutors on Monday, Prince Mohammed is to take bered the 59-year-old writer. Mutreb’s presence in Istanbul Soviet missiles targeting seen even by its allies as con- kingdom announced early Monday, to express condolences for the death of the Anadolu said, with 22 foreign place. Saudi Arabia’s explana- “Why did these 15 people — nor that of a forensics and Western capitals. tradictory and unsatisfying. journalist killed at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul by officials that allegedly included and Turkish workers expected tion that Khashoggi was killed come here? Why were 18 peo- autopsy expert, also on hand Russia in turn claims that The case has shone the a member of the royal's entourage. AP to give statements in total. in a “fistfight” and 18 Saudis ple arrested? All of this needs for Khashoggi’s arrival at the Washington has not upheld its spotlight on Crown Prince The timing of the contro- have been detained has been to be explained in all its details,” consulate. end of the deal. AFP Mohammed, who has spear- responsibility. Senator Bob Corker called versy could not be worse for the headed a glitzy new reform Selvi said Khashoggi was for a “collective” Western crown prince as he prepares to drive for the kingdom but now strangled by a Saudi assassina- response if a link is proved. host a key investment summit faces a stream of allegations — tion squad, in a process that Erdogan has still stopped short on Tuesday, overshadowed by Climate fund approves $43 mn to boost climate denied by Riyadh — that he took up to eight minutes. Then of directly pointing the finger big name cancellations. Dozens ordered the killing of the Salah Muhammed Al-Tubaigy, at Riyadh, with analysts saying of executives from bankers Washington Post contributor. a lieutenant-colonel in the he preferred to authorise the Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan resilience for India’s coastal communities US President Donald Trump, Saudi forensic department, cut leak of incriminating informa- to ride-hailing app Uber to who has resisted pressure to the body into 15 pieces while tion to pro-government media Western leaders like Manama (PTI): A UN-backed to support climate action in devel- mate finance for low-emission, tangible benefits for women, curb arms sales to Saudi listening to music. “We cannot to pressure the kingdom. International Monetary Fund fund has approved USD 43.4 mil- oping countries, and formally climate-resilient development. female-headed households, young Arabia, initially said Riyadh’s close this file until the crown He has twice held tele- chief Christine Lagarde have lion for enhancing climate resilience launching its first replenishment, a At the end of the four day people and the elderly, and mem- version of events was credible prince is brought to account phone talks with King Salman pulled out of the three-day for millions of people living in statement released by the fund said. meeting, the Board decided to bers of Scheduled Castes and but then accused the kingdom and removed from his post. For on the crisis, with some ana- Future Investment Initiative India’s coastal communities as part “India’s coastal areas are quite launch the process for the Green Tribes. Over 3.5 million tonnes of of lying. 50 years we cannot live with a lysts arguing Erdogan was seek- (FII), dubbed “Davos in the of its efforts to combat extreme vulnerable to climate change and Climate Fund’s first formal replen- CO2 will be sequestered through Turkish pro-government crown prince who is an enemy ing to preserve Turkish-Saudi desert”. impacts of climate change. The this project focuses on selected vul- ishment, marking a key moment in restored ecosystems over the next daily Yeni Safak said Saudi of Turkey,” said Selvi. relations through the ageing Meanwhile German grant is a part of more than USD nerable areas of Andhra Pradesh, the development of the world’s 30 years. The Government of India security official Maher In the past weeks, Turkish monarch while sidelining his Chancellor Angela Merkel said 1 billion approved by the Green Maharashtra and Odisha states. The largest dedicated fund for climate will finance an additional USD 86.8 Abdulaziz Mutreb, the alleged media and officials speaking to headstrong son Prince Berlin would not export arms Climate Fund for 19 new projects new project, with the GCF assis- action. Funding approved at the million toward the new project to the leader of the operation, international media have Mohammed. to Riyadh “in the current situ- to help developing countries tack- tance, will not only help enhance meeting in Manama includes pro- mainstream and accelerate the called the head of Prince claimed that audio recordings Riyadh on Saturday final- ation”, despite Germany’s le climate change. The new project resilience and adaptability, but also jects linked to geothermal energy impacts of the Green Climate Mohammed’s office, Bader al- prove Khashoggi was tortured ly admitted that Khashoggi approval last month of USD will be supported through the lead to emissions reduction while in Indonesia and greener cities in Fund grant, it said. To protect life Asaker, “four times after the before being decapitated had died in the consulate — 480 million worth of arms United Nations Development providing support to local com- Europe and the Middle East. Under on land and below water as outlined murder”. “The circle is tight- although no concrete evidence blaming a brawl — and exports to Saudi Arabia for Programme (UNDP), and is an munities for their livelihoods,” said the project, over 1.7 million people in the 2030 Agenda, project activ- ening around the crown of their existence have announced the firing of five top 2018. essential step for India in reaching Ravi S Prasad, Joint Secretary, are expected to directly benefit from ities will focus on the restoration prince,” said one of its head- emerged. Several senior mem- officials and the arrest of 18 In a rare joint statement, its goals outlined in the Paris Climate Change, Ministry of livelihoods support, with another and conservation of over 15,000 lines. Abdulkadir Selvi, whose bers of Trump’s Republican others in a probe. Britain, France and Germany Agreement and 2030 Agenda for Environment, Forests and Climate 10 million indirectly benefitting hectares of mangroves, coral reefs, columns in the Hurriyet daily Party said they believed Prince Saudi Foreign Minister said there was an “urgent need Sustainable Development. The Change, Government of India. from improved shoreline protec- seagrasses and saltmarshes. are closely watched for indica- Mohammed — who has close Adel al-Jubeir, the smooth for- for clarification” on what hap- 21st meeting of the Green Climate The 19 new projects amount to a tion, the UNDP said in a statement. Communities, including local tions of Erdogan’s thinking, relations with the president’s mer envoy to Washington and pened to Khashoggi and Fund (GCF) Board ended Sunday total investment from GCF of In reaching the Sustainable youth, will be trained to work with gave what he said were new son-in-law and advisor Jared fluent English speaker, on Riyadh’s account had to “be in Bahrain’s capital Manama, USD 1,038 million, and including Development Goals for gender scientists in monitoring ecosystem details and said Prince Kushner — was linked to the Sunday appeared on Fox News backed by facts to be consid- approving over one billion dollars co-financing the projects will chan- equality and reduced inequalities, health and coastal ecology, the Mohammed had to take killing. to blame a “rogue operation” by ered credible”. of new projects and programmes nel over USD 4,244 million of cli- the project is focused on providing UNDP statement said. Bullish City of London stays London PM May pleads Study: Labradors vulnerable confident as Brexit nears London (AFP): London’s pow- hub at Canary Wharf, the fig- investment between the sum- for support, says Brexit to obesity, ear infections erhouse financial district fretted ure represents a small fraction mers of 2017 and 2018, pulling PTI n MELBOURNE gathered from hundreds of ents for the puppies to be over a brain drain when the of London’s 800,000 financial in $25 billion (22 billion euros), UK vet clinics. chocolate coloured. country voted for Brexit, but its professionals working in the twice as much as next-placed deal is almost done abrador retrievers, one of “One interesting finding When targeting chocolate leading players are now con- banking, insurance, asset man- Hong Kong, according to a London (AP): British Prime Lthe most popular dog from our research is that the coat colour, breeders may be vinced of one thing: the City will agement, legal and consulting Cushman & Wakefield study. Minister Theresa May was breeds, are vulnerable to a average life-span of Labrador more likely to use only win. Christopher Hayward is sectors. The British capital con- Chinese, Indian and Japanese seeking to scotch a growing number of health conditions retrievers was 12 years, but Labradors which carry the one of the nearly 500,000 tinues to vie with New York for investors increased their rebellion against her Brexit such as obesity, and ear infec- chocolate-coloured Labradors chocolate coat gene and the Londoners who work in the the status of the world’s finan- investments by almost 50 per plans Monday, urging law- tions due to constant inbreed- showed a 10 per cent shorter reduced gene pool may include City, Europe’s largest financial cial top dog, coming ahead of cent. makers to back her and saying ing, a study has found. The lifespan than black or yellow a higher proportion of genes centre and a hub that traces its the Asian centres of Hong Kong, “A lot of Far East countries a divorce deal with the study, published in the journal Labradors,” said McGreevy. involved in ear and skin con- origins back almost 2,000 years. Singapore, Shanghai and Tokyo are seeing the City of London as European Union is 95 per cent Canine Genetics and “We also found that ear infec- ditions. Researchers analysed Emerging from an in a ranking by Z/Yen, a com- a safe haven... This feeds the complete. May’s office said she Epidemiology, also showed tions and skin diseases were data on 33,320 Labrador Underground station, mercial consultancy and think demand for businesses wanting planned to tell the House of that chocolate-coloured more common in chocolate retrievers and extracted data Hayward’s walk to work takes in tank. to be in the City,” said Hayward. Commons that “the vast Labradors in particular have Labradors than non-choco- on disorder and mortality from recently built skyscrapers such “Everybody thinks that In addition to its large pool of majority” of issues are settled, shorter lifespans. “”Labrador late Labradors,” he said. a random sample of 2,074 of as the “Cheese Grater” and the because of Brexit, we are going international talent, its culture including the status of retrievers are reportedly prone Researchers suggest that the these dogs. “Walkie-Talkie”. Countless to be threatened by Paris, and its nightlife, one of the City’s Gibraltar, Britain’s territory at to many disorders but accurate higher number of skin and ear They found that 8.8 per cent cranes document the booming Frankfurt and so on, but our strengths lies in Britain’s busi- the tip of the Iberian Peninsula. information about how com- infections in chocolate of Labrador retrievers are over- activity, overlooking the main challenge does not come from ness-friendly regulatory and The prime minister also mon certain health problems Labradors may be due to weight or obese. roads and narrow alleys that other European cities,” Hayward tax systems. Commentators appealed to voters directly March 29. London and are in the general pet popula- genetics. Chocolate colour is The authors caution that the lead to the majestic Guildhall said. have pointed out that outside with an article in The Sun Brussels say the main obstacle tion is lacking,” said Paul recessive in dogs, which means study may under-estimate the true building, the administrative “Our major challenges are the EU the City could become tabloid, saying “the very last to an amicable divorce is find- McGreevy, from the University that the gene for chocolate number of dogs with health prob- centre of the City of coming from the major finan- friendlier still towards foreign stages of the talks are going to ing a way to avoid customs of Sydney in Australia. colour must be present in both lems, as the data are likely to include London.The centuries-old hall cial and professional services investors — a prospect that the be the hardest of all” but insist- posts and other barriers on the Researchers the par- more severely affect- still echoes with the cries of hor- centres, like New York and main opposition Labour Party ing “the finish line is in sight.” border between the UK’s including those ed animals ror from the Brexit referendum Singapore.” European markets has warned could turn Britain But May faces dissent from her Northern Ireland and EU from the Royal that require night in June 2016, a result that that have struggled for two into a tax haven. Several large political opponents — and, member Ireland. Veterinary veterinary threw the British business com- years to attract workers from British financial heavyweights more worryingly, her own Both sides agree there College, management munity into panic.“We were London recognise the chal- have come out in favour of Conservative Party — over must be no hard border that London said and there may very worried that we would lose lenge. “The idea that the Brexit, seeing it as a way of her blueprint for separation could disrupt businesses and that this is the be lower hundreds of thousands of jobs,” London market will move en escaping the gaze of Brussels. and future relations with the residents on both sides and first study to reporting of Hayward, chairman of the City masse to another market on the “To be honest, it will do the bloc. undermine Northern Ireland’s include a health of London’s urban planning continent, it won’t happen,” world of good,” said Stephen Grumbling has grown hard-won peace process. But large num- issues in committee, told AFP. “That has admitted Marie Celie Lansdown, co-founder of since she suggested last week each has rejected the other ber of less affect- not happened,” he added, saying Guillaume, head of Paris’s La Hargreaves Lansdown, a finan- that Britain could remain side’s solution. An inconclusive Labrador ed it will be “a few thousand” at Defense financial district. cial service company listed on bound by EU rules for two EU summit last week ended retrievers Labrador most. Taking into account the London led the way in attract- the London Stock Exchange’s years or more during a transi- without a breakthrough on based on retriev- City and the nearby financial ing international real estate top index. tion period after it leaves on the border impasse. records ers. LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | OCTOBER 23, 2018 vivacity 14 To be or QUESTIONING not to be ‘Shammi was Elvis of India’ AADISH KELUSKAR navigates the Veteran actor SHATRUGHAN grey spaces in the lives of a middle SINHA remembered late actor THE HUMANE class couple with his Jaoon Kahan Shammi Kapoor on his 87th birth Bata Ae Dil. anniversary, saying he truly Actors SAIF ALI KHAN, RADHIKA APTE and ROHAN MEHRA narrate their tales of how By ASMITA SARKAR deserved the title of Elvis Presley their roles in Baazaar shaped them as a person. By TEAM VIVA hen one thinks of singer Of India. Shatrughan on WMukesh’s Jaoon Kahan Monday tweeted: n a time when rich businessmen, especially Bata Ae Dil from the film “Remembering the leg- the Gujarati ones, have absconded with Chhoti Bahen (1959) it paints end and the super Icrores from public sector banks, Baazaar, a sad picture, of a cold world energetic actor actor Saif Ali Khan’s latest film is bound to attract on the brink of ruin. Director interest. Aadish Keluskar’s film with Shammi Kapoor This time around Chhote Nawab dons a the same name also depicts a who carved an tough, corporate look and plays a high level busi- world that is hopeless, con- extraordinary niche nessman who wants to shake up the financial sec- fused and the people are in a for himself... tor in India. He explains how the role turned out bewildered state of being. “I to be the most exciting and enjoyable in his act- was listening to some song Especially for his ing career till date. “Shakun’s character throws that reminded me of the grooving dancing light on how much money matters for some peo- Mukesh song with the same style.” ple. I am a rich Gujarati businessman who is full name. Jaoon Kahan Bata Ae The 72-year-old of himself and pride. He doesn’t respect the old Dil, this is exactly what we are actor added that traditions. He wants to challenge the establish- facing, we don’t know what we ment but loves his family. Though, by the end, want and even if we have Shammi “was he is like a gande paani ka shark (shark of a drain). what we want,” he said. ahead of his times You call such a person as a corporate raider in He portrays the middle in everything and financial terminology. He is only interested in his class Indian psyche through a was the first among profit. He doesn’t care about the company’s couple in Mumbai having trayed the grey areas since contemporaries to growth but is interested only in his own. He rep- conversations and grappling nobody is able to follow any resents a very khatarnaak (evil) person with a cap- with modern love and the ideology or belief or set of have mastered the italist mindset,” he says. state of the economy. For this, principles. And the female Internet.” He died Radhika Apte, who hasn’t portrayed many he believes, is what the truth protagonist was therefore the in 2011 at 79. glamorous characters, believes that unconvention- is not the romantic cinema on central character. al is the new normal and that “you have to select screen. Keluskar’s world is a “She’s in a way the central from what you have been offered. You choose grey one where there is very character and that required a whatever you find more exciting. I feel more little chances of white. “I don’t tremendous amount of focus. inclined to do such roles because I as well need know if anyone is in the white It is a conversational film to sometimes relate to the person I am playing.” area there are people in com- which is shot in the long take. From Nida in Ghoul, Anjali in Sacred Games, pletely black area but I don’t I told the actors not to impro- Sofie in Andhadhun, we have all seen her intel- think anybody is in white. I vise because of the kind of ligence through the roles that she portrays. So do can’t say what every filmmak- conditions we shot in — with- such characters also impact an actor’s life in a cer- er should do but I try to find out permission and in 39 tain way? Radhika believes that portraying too as much of the grey as possi- degree Celsius and where many characters is difficult but it does change ble,” he said. there was always the possibil- your life to a great extent as it “makes you know This edgy “anti-roman- ity of police telling us to stop. yourself in a much better way.” tic” film has been selected for Often, the camera would She adds, “It’s so funny, sometimes you come the India Gold competition bump into you or the other across different characters and they somehow section at the 20th Jio MAMI actor would forget the lines. sync with what is going on in your personal life. Mumbai Film Festival For the female character, I was This is because you attract certain stories to you. (October 25-November 1). looking for a different sense of ‘#MeToo in India — There are also times when you have to play parts “The screenplay came to intelligence, someone who the ugliness has of those who probably resemble people whom me like an attack. i wrote it in could remember the layers in shaken me up. It has you do not appreciate in real life, but you have few days without stopping. each of the lines and know to ultimately play those and step into their shoes. The deliberate thing was after which one to show and not shaken up the This is teaching me how to empathise and learn the first draft, ‘Did I want to show. There was immense patriarchy too. The about each and every person’s situation; about make it into a film?’. That’s courage required to go patriarchs won’t give how not to be upset and angry at people and just what I analysed for the second through the torture, physical in so easily. It’s let them be. I also feel that this is one of the most draft and realised that we and sexual but Khushboo going to become gifted professions because of the number of peo- have not seen such conflicts Upadhyay, who is also an FTII ple you meet and stories you come across.” on the Indian screen coming alum, like my wife and I, was uglier. Let’s not The actor is basking in the success of from this strata of society. I felt unbelievable in her under- celebrate right now, Andhadhun, says, “I honestly never think that I that the least cinema can do is standing and portrayal,” he this is just the have ever ‘arrived’. It’s all a process to me. Today depict the unheard issues like said. beginning. We’ve a I am lucky enough to be getting a lot of work that cynicism and romanticism, Is As an independent film- very tough fight I’m passionate about, but one can never know there a political choice or is maker he accepted the reality what the future has in store,” she said. there an illusion of choice? that workshops were not pos- ahead of us. Don’t Apte has a reason to be wary. She says, “I had What is the way forward when sible since that wouldn’t fit the stop now.’ to struggle a lot to get to where I am today and the economy is not doing that budget. Instead, he went for —Sushant Singh it is appreciated more because people are aware great for the aspirant class? line by line analysis with the of my work much more so there’s more talk about Photo: Pankaj Kumar Morality and the binary actors separately and let them Comedian KAPIL SHARMA will it. But at the same time I don’t think the strug- “The other so-called star kids we speak about, the ever he wants to do? The role is special to me between neglecting the truth rehearse to build a rapport of get married to his steady girl- gle has ended because in any freelance industry ones who are spoken about even before their film because it’s my first and also quite similar to me.” and lying, between which lies a couple that had been togeth- Ginni Charath there is a constant struggle with constant rejec- has released, I wasn’t one of those. I was never While the other two get candid about them a thin line of taking a stand er for a year. friend on tions, constantly trying to maintain a level of work on the map. This is the way I would’ve wanted relating to their characters, Saif’s role made him and being neutral — very The cruelty of their words December 12 in Jalandhar. Talking as well as challenge yourself and bring something it to be. I’ve never got anything because of my sur- ask questions about an ambitious person’s men- basic conflicts we face on a and their actions are what he about his marriage, different to every project you do.” name.” tality and how a human performs when it comes daily basis,” he said. wanted to show. Despite the Kapil said, “Jalandhar As Radhika has practically carpet-bombed He believes the film industry today welcomes to money. He says, “Earlier, such topics had never As per the concept of con- confidence that reflects in his Netflix which also inspired a meme later, when outsiders with open arms. Although he belongs crossed my mind. There’s a rich man’s world and fusion, he said that it lies voice about the message he is Ginni’s hometown. the online channel wrote in their Instagram bio: to a film family, Rohan says he had to struggle a a poor man’s. But it takes a lot of understanding deep within every single stra- wanted to give he doesn’t We wanted to keep it ‘Another official Radhika Apte account.’ She lot to bag his first project. “Today, there are so to show both the sides. And everybody wants ta but the nature of the con- know how the audience will low key. But Ginni is laughs and says, “It was actually very smart of many casting agents and production houses doing money. The poor wants it because he doesn’t have flict differs on the surface react. “A movie is where the the only daughter in Netflix to do that. But I question only one thing, a wonderful job of backing new talent. I don’t any, and the rich wants it because he is now accus- level but at the core everything director decides the effect of their family. Her folks how can someone be trolled for working?” think anyone should feel disheartened that they tomed to a lifestyle. But is money an illusion? is same. each scene and the movie Rohan Mehra, son of actor Vinod Mehra, aren’t from the industry. I am not and I have strug- Does it actually make you happy? What does it The city is an important audience watching is sup- wanted the wedding who is debuting with the film says, “I feel I am gled too,” he adds. mean to specific people? It is somebody’s posses- part of the film but he did not posed to feel that in different to be on a lavish scale. And I an outsider despite being his son. I don’t think Rohan says initially he was not influenced by sion, somebody’s insecurity, somebody will want to use a montage to degrees it. Even Karan Johar completely understand their senti- I’ve ever used his name to get an interview or a cinema but after growing up, he was subcon- commit crimes to get it because it will make his show it. “We wanted to show does it but a film is where ments. My mother also wants the meeting. Till last year, if I had gone to a sciously drawn to acting. sleep a million times better.” Talking about the city by delving deep into everyone from the audience wedding to be lavish.” Kapil Bollywood party, I would’ve walked and no one He said that there was a lot of nervousness Chitrangda Singh, who plays his wife in the film, the character who live in the feels something different in would know who I am. No one even knew I exist- and hesitation initially, “but I am lucky to have he questions that “she’s already rich. So what does city. Through their psycholo- different degrees. And as a recalled his elder brother’s mar- ed. They came to know when the trailer came a fabulous cast who made me feel welcome.” He life mean to her or what does money mean to gy you will see the city,” he filmmaker, I make sure that riage with minimum ostentation. out.” talks about how he related to the role that he plays, her?” said. that level of freedom and Rohan says he never received any special “I wanted to play the character that looks real. He goes on to add, “There could be a com- The film is a commentary interpretation is possible so treatment from anyone in the industry because But the most important factor was about ‘who plete anthology of Baazaar. It makes you ques- on the society and on the that anyone can feel anything,” of which he has “massive respect for the people. the person is inside?’ Why he wants to do what- tion the human nature.” human condition. He por- he concluded. No more romantic films for Julia Actress JULIA ROBERTS says her days of starring in romantic ‘Child abuse not taken seriously’ comedies are over. Roberts built Singers SHWETA PANDIT and ALISHA CHINAI charge musician Anu Malik Alok Nath, Sajid Khan sent her career starring in some of the most enduring romantic come- inger Shweta Pandit, who has ly spoken up. May they find peace accused veteran music compos- and closure in their lives,” Alisha showcause notices by FWICE dies of the modern film era. Now, S er Anu Malik of sexual miscon- say. the actress has admitted that she duct, says child abuse is not taken Singer Alisha Chinai too who In the aftermath of the #MeToo movement, bigwigs of Bollywood feels she has had too much life seriously by men in the country. worked with him extensively in the experience to convinc- Pandit tweeted: “All these ‘90s, has said that she believes have been outted for their predatory behaviour ingly star in a rom- ‘young men’ on Twitter, who keep everything that has been written com. “There came a asking ‘so what happens next’ in and said about him. She had he Federation of Western India a few days of my tweet are forget- accused Malik of molestation in TCine Employees (FWICE) on point in my career ting that I kept this in my heart for the ‘90s. The matter was settled a Monday said it will issue show cause where people 17 years. We live in a country that few years later and they reconciled notices to actor Alok Nath and thought I had constantly questions ‘only women’ as co-judges on Indian Idol. actor-director Sajid Khan, who have turned on on the silliest of things. We don’t “When I sued (Anu) Malik, I been accused of sexual harassment want any more dumb questions. fought it alone. It was an unprece- and violation. romantic Post my tweet I’ve also realised that dented landmark verdict and a In a statement, FWICE said a comedies, child abuse is not taken seriously restraining order was passed showcause notice will be sent to which I love, to by most men (mindset is totally against him. The man has repeat- Alok as his response to its affiliate be in them, to wrong) in India. ‘Just a peck’, ‘oh edly begged for my forgiveness. I association Indian Film and watch them. it must be like uncle’, ‘it must be have chosen to forgive him and Television Directors’ Association on cheek’ came across some dis- moved on,” Alisha said. (IFTDA), was not “satisfactory”, It has been made mandatory for to the victim till the judgment on But some- turbing mentalities/replies online that he sexually harassed Pandit, Alisha went on to say that and because Sajid did not respond each production house to form a the case is awarded by the court of times, they just India #MeToo Maneka Gandhi.” who has called him a “pedophile” Malik would routinely prey up to the letter of IFTDA on being separate Special Redressal law,” the statement read. don’t work at a Pandit, in a Twitter post, had and “sexual predator”. girls his daughters’ age, and often accused of sexual harassment and Committee in accordance with the This comes amidst the raging certain point of life recounted her ordeal with Malik She then wrote that if “you in their presence at his house. molestation by a few female mem- Vishakha guidelines to closely mon- #MeToo movement, as part of experience,” she said. in an incident dating back to 2000. guys are trivialising my experience “Shweta Pandit, who disclosed her bers of the industry. itor such incidents occurring on which women have come forward She claims once in a cabin at a stu- as a 15-year-old as ‘just a peck’ or horrific experience with Malik, is “The FWICE along with their projects (film/serial). This to share their unsavoury experi- The actress will next dio, he told her he would give her no big deal, you need to be the niece of composer duo Jatin- IFTDA pledge to support the vic- committee will empower the victims ences with people in positions of be seen in thriller a song with Sunidhi Chauhan and slapped by your mother at home Lalit. Malik has two daughters and tims of sexual misconduct, irrespec- to come out with such issues open- power. Writer-director Vinta Homecoming that will Shaan “but first give me a kiss”. and also know that you have the all these years he has been prey- tive of the gender, with our full ly and help eradicate such malprac- Nanda named and shamed Alok of stream on Amazon “He then smiled, what I would germs of becoming a predator ing on girls his daughters’ age. strength and might,” read the state- tices from the industry completely. sexually violating her 19 years ago, recall the most evil grin I’ve seen,” yourself!” Many of them were attacked in his ment. “The committee shall extend while Sajid has been named by Prime from Pandit said of the incident when “Every word said and written house with his wife and daughters This step follows a meeting full support to the victim to go multiple women for his unaccept- November 2. she was all of 15 years old. about Anu Malik is true. I stand present,” she said. between top officials of FWICE and ahead with the case and all the legal able behaviour. Malik has denied allegations by all the women who have final- —IANS members of IFTDA. guidance and help shall be offered —IANS LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | OCTOBER 23, 2018 sport 15 Ronaldo returns to Old Trafford Cristiano travels to Manchester for UCL clash against Red Devils; Defending champions Real desperate for win

AP n BERLIN coverage during its uncharacteristic of the Russian Cup on penalties to slump, but the mood is better now a struggling second-tier team. It beat hree-time defending champi- ahead of the visit to Athens. Russian Premier League relegation on Real Madrid is in crisis The Greek champion is looking candidate Anzhi Makhachkala 2-0 Tafter four defeats in five games for its first points after losing both on Friday. as it returns to the Champions of its opening games to Ajax and CSKA won't want a repeat of its League on Tuesday. Benfica. last away game at Roma. A 5-1 loss The question hanging over Bayern coach Niko Kovac will in 2014 was accompanied by racism Santiago Bernabeu Stadium take encouragement from the fact and violence from the traveling fans, before Viktoria Plzen's visit the club has never lost in nine games leading to CSKA being forced to is whether club president against a Greek club. play two European home games Florentino Perez has already Ajax hosts Benfica in behind closed doors. had enough of Madrid coach Julen Amsterdam, where the home side Roma has also had a mixed run Lopetegui. will hope to build on its fine per- this season. Just as it seemed like The former Spain coach, who formance from its 1-1 draw in Eusebio Di Francesco had sorted out took over after Zinedine Zidane's Munich. his team's problems, its four-match surprise resignation, is on shaky winning streak was brought to a halt ground after three straight defeats. vs GROUP F by a 2-0 home defeat to Spal on Lopetegui's team lost 1-0 at CSKA Man Utd Juventus Shakhtar Donetsk ended Saturday. Moscow in the Champions League Live from 12:30am IST Manchester City's unbeaten start to Roma has picked up only 14 before two humbling defeats to SONY TEN 2 the season with a 2-1 win when they points in Serie A so far, its worst tally modest Spanish league teams Alaves met in the Champions League last from the first nine league matches and Levante. year. This time round, Shakhtar wel- since 2012-13. Lopetegui said after Saturday's ALL EYES WILL BE comes City on an 11-game unbeat- 2-1 home loss to Levante that his ON CRISTIANO en run of its own, though most of GROUP H main concern is "picking up his RONALDO WHEN HE that was against relatively weak All eyes will be on Cristiano boys." opposition. Ronaldo when he returns to Old Even a win over Plzen may not RETURNS TO OLD City, beaten 2-1 at home by Trafford looking to score for the save Lopetegui with Madrid facing TRAFFORD Lyon in its first group game, will be third straight match against his an always demanding visit to LOOKING TO SCORE wary of another slip despite a con- former club - this time for Juventus. Barcelona's Camp Nou on Sunday. fidence-boosting 5-0 win over Ronaldo has played against Madrid captain Sergio Ramos FOR THE THIRD Burnley on Saturday. Manchester United twice since leav- said he hopes a win over Plzen will STRAIGHT MATCH Group leader Lyon visits ing for Real Madrid in 2009. Both help the team start to click. AGAINST HIS Hoffenheim with forward Memphis goals came in the last-16 stage in the "Every three days you have a Depay hitting form again at the right 2012-13 competition. chance to turn this around," Ramos FORMER CLUB. HE time. Depay impressed for the More than five years on and said. "Tuesday we have another PLAYED AGAINST Real Madrid vs V Plzen Netherlands during the interna- Ronaldo is still a goal-scoring phe- test. The best thing we can do is to MAN UTD TWICE tional break and ended his 10- nomenon. On Saturday, he scored remain united." Live from 12:30am IST game scoring drought for Lyon on against Genoa in Serie A to become Madrid is unbeaten in 26 group SINCE LEAVING FOR SONY SIX NETWORK Friday. the first player to net 400 goals games at home while Plzen - already REAL MADRID IN across Europe's top five leagues. bottom of Group G - has lost all 2009. BOTH another win at AEK GROUP G Juventus midfielder Emre Can three European games it has played Athens after finally With most of the attention on will miss the game after being diag- in Spain without scoring. GOALS CAME IN ending a four-game Real Madrid, CSKA Moscow will nosed with a thyroid nodule that Here is a look at the four THE LAST-16 winless streak at hope to build on its win over the could also require surgery. Champions League groups on STAGE IN THE Wolfsburg on defending champions by beating Young Boys hosts goal-shy Tuesday: Saturday. Tension at the Roma away on Tuesday. Valencia in the other group game. 2012-13 Bavarian powerhouse was It won't be an easy task. Since Valencia hasn't managed to score GROUP E COMPETITION evident with club bosses blasting the defeating Madrid, CSKA has lost to more than one goal in a match since Bayern Munich is targeting Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring in Serie A clash Juventus FC media on Friday for unfavorable Lokomotiv Moscow and crashed out Sept. 2. Icardi settles derby with header Dynamos look for 1st win AFP n MILAN leaders Juventus, after their 1-1 home draw "Nainggolan has been chopped down," with Genoa on Saturday. added Spalletti. PTI n NEW DELHI feel they needed much more them score only three goals we have not started so well. But aptain Mauro Icardi struck a dramat- "I came here to win, not to just sit on "We have to take him to the hospital than two points from their despite fashioning countless the effort that the boys have put Cic injury-time winner as Inter Milan a bench for a season and try to bring home and see. He won't be with us for a while." osts Delhi Dynamos will three games. "We are a new opportunities. in for all three matches is stunned AC Milan 1-0 in the derby at the a salary," former Roma coach Spalletti told AC Milan remain down in 12th after see- Hbe aiming to end their team. We are trying to play a Delhi will miss the services incredible. I certainly have no San Siro to retake third place in Serie A. Sky Sport Italia. ing their eight-game unbeaten run in all winless streak against an equal- new style of football. This is of influential midfielder Marcos problems with the way that they The Argentinian pounced on a mis- "I came here to organise the future of competitions ended. ly desperate Chennaiyin FC something that cannot happen Tebar, who is nursing a ham- have approached the games," take by goalkeeper Gianluigi Inter and the players must do the same." The game appeared to be petering out when the two teams lock horns in one day. I think we deserve string injury. said Chennaiyin FC coach John Donnarumma to nod home in the second "I liked that after the final whistle, into a goalless draw, but Donnaruma came in an Indian Super League more than the two points we Chennaiyin FC looked a Gregory. Chennaiyin FC is the minute of added time after an otherwise Icardi said we must find consistency and and failed to claim a speculative right-wing encounter here on Tuesday. have because, in all the three shadow of their old side, which only team to have lost all their forgettable match, leaving Gennaro keep pushing. Inter chose us to bring this cross from Vecino, and Icardi headed into The hosts secured a draw games, we had chances to win won the title in March this year. three matches and coach Gattuso's Milan without a win in the last side back to the level that the fans deserve." the unguarded net to score his fourth against Kerala Blasters where the game," said Gombau. In the absence of the injured Gregory will need to inspire his five league derbies. There was an injury blow for Inter league goal of the campaign and spark jubi- they needed a late goal from While Lallianzuala Dhanpal Ganesh, none of their side to make a mark soon or But Inter continued their recent resur- ahead of Wednesday's Champions League lant scenes among the Inter fans in the Andrija Kaluderovic to salvage Chhangte and Romeo midfielders, including the likes risk being left out of the race gence under Luciano Spalletti after fin- clash against Barcelona, though, with stands. a point. Even in the opening Fernandes have shown glimpses of Anirudh Thapa and early in the competition. Just ishing fourth last term to qualify for the Radja Nainggolan substituted midway "We lost the game together, not game against FC Pune City, of their quality, lack of compo- Germanpreet Singh, have been like the first three matches, it Champions League for the first time since through the first half after tangling with because of Donnarumma," insisted Milan they dropped points at the end sure in front of goal is telling. able to take control. "You can wouldn't be any easy against 2011-12, moving to within six points of AC midfielder Lucas Biglia. boss Gattuso. and coach Josep Gombau will Delhi's profligacy has seen always look at the reason why Delhi Dynamos. LUCKNOW | TUESDAY | OCTOBER 23, 2018 sport 16 Raikkonen spoils Hamilton’s party Ferrari veteran surprises everyone by winning US race to extend Lewis’ wait to lift championship

AFP n AUSTIN ing behind race winner Kimi Raikkonen in a Ferrari and Red Bull's ewis Hamilton was forced to wait Max Verstappen. Lfor a fifth world title when he fin- "And once we'd done the stop on ished third at the US Grand Prix as 11, I knew I would be doing a two- Indian player in action against Japan during Asian Champions Trophy clash HI Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen took a stop. first victory in more than five years. "We just made it so hard for our- Title rival Sebastian Vettel in selves. When we came out, I had to another Ferrari was fourth meaning catch Kimi, I caught him, but my Japan hockey coach hails the championship race will probably tyres were dead. be decided in Mexico next weekend "Then he did his stop and was instead. catching me with fresh tyres -- and Hamilton now leads Vettel by 70 then I came out, after the last stop, India's ‘attacking' display points and with 75 remaining in the and had 12 seconds to catch up. It final three races he can clinch his fifth just made it so hard for us even to IANS n MUSCAT "India taught us valuable title by finishing seventh in Mexico, compete today." lessons. We will learn from this if Vettel wins. Despite his disappointment, day after being hammered game. If we meet India in the If Vettel fails to win, Hamilton Hamilton seems assured of wrapping A0-9 by defending champi- semi-finals or the final, it will will be champion. Red Bull's Max up the title in Mexico next weekend. ons India in the ongoing Asian be totally different," said Verstappen finished second on Champions Trophy, Asian Aikman. Sunday after starting in 18th place. 'DID YOU WIN TITLE OR NOT?' Games Gold medallists Japan "India made a point in this "Congratulations to Kimi, and Kimi Raikkonen lived up to hockey team coach Siegfried match, but they cannot do so great job from Max too. This was the expectations when he refused to Aikman hailed India's attack- every time." best we could do today, and it was change his customary laconic style ing style as a sight to see. Aikman said Japan still great that we got to do some racing," after claiming his first Formula One "I enjoy watching had aspirations to said Hamilton who had started on win for more than five years. India because they make the semi-finals pole position and was looking for a But the 39-year-old Finn could play to win and they in the Asian sixth win at the Circuit of the not resist an ultra-dry riposte at the were too strong for us Champions Trophy. Americas. expense of Lewis Hamilton on in this match," "We still have a Raikkonen, whose last win was at Sunday. Aikman said. chance to advance the 2013 Australian Grand Prix, was Sitting in the green pre-podium "India played a very high to the semi-finals. It will only deadpan. room after the race, he leaned across quality of hockey. Their change if South Korea or Oman "Obviously I'm much happier to speak to the Briton, who was frus- counter attacks were too good start winning matches and we than finishing second. It's been a trated in his bid to clinch a fifth title for us. We tried our level best, slip up," he said. great weekend and the car has been Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen holds the trophy after winning the US Grand Prix. Max Verstappen, left, finished 2nd and Lewis Hamilton ended 3rd AP and finished third. but they were too good for us. "We look forward to doing pretty good all the time," said the 39- "So, did you win the champi- "They played with focus well in the remaining games. year-old Finn. Hamilton now 2018 DRIVER STANDINGS onship today?" asked the Ferrari and determination to perform. We are not here to slip into the Raikkonen, who will leave RANK DRIVER TEAM POINTS man. India are physically much semi-finals by under-perfor- Ferrari for Sauber at the end of the leads Vettel by 70 Raikkonen and Hamilton may stronger than us. They could mance." season, claimed the lead on the points and with 75 1 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 346 both have been unaware of it, but also see that we had not recov- India's next opponent will opening lap and rode 2 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 276 Sunday's race came exactly 11 years ered quickly from the previous be Asian Games Silver medal- his luck in a strategic remaining in the 3 Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 221 after the Finn's victory and drivers' day's match," he added. lists Malaysia, who pulled off a and tactical race to title triumph for Ferrari in Brazil in Impressed with India's shock semi-final victory to claim the 21st victory final three races 4 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 217 Hamilton's 2007 debut season. skills and determination, knock them out of the final in of his career. he can clinch his 5 Max Verstappen Red Bull 191 That race ended the Aikman acknowledged that the Asian Games at Jakarta. It was his first win 6 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull 146 Englishman's title dream for that sea- the Harendra Singh-coached India are leading the stand- in 113 races, the longest period fifth title by son. side will beat his team on most ings in the six-nation event, between wins in F1 history, break- finishing seventh 7 Nico Hulkenberg Renault 61 Typically, Raikkonen played occasions. where the preliminary round- ing the previous record held by in Mexico, if 8 Sergio Perez Force India Mercedes 57 down his success on Sunday while all "India will probably beat us robin league competition will Italian Riccardo Patrese. 9 Kevin Magnussen Haas Ferrari 53 around him dashed around in cele- nine times out of 10 encoun- be followed with knock-out Raikkonen came home 1.3 sec- Vettel wins bration. ters. This was unfortunately not semi-finals featuring the top onds ahead of Verstappen with 10 Fernando Alonso Mclaren Renault 50 "It's not going to change my life," a day for us," said Aikman, four nations. Hamilton finishing a further second he said. "The champagne tastes the whose team is missing six play- Japan have won one match adrift after failing to battle past the Nico Hulkenberg and his Renault leader Lewis Hamilton said Mercedes reporters that he was surprised same. It's no different to the last time ers from the side that won and lost two in three games, Dutchman in the final laps. team-mate Carlos Sainz. made life difficult for themselves when he was called in for an early on the podium. Japan's first Asian Games men's which places them in fourth in Vettel recovered from an open- Esteban Ocon of Force India with a cautious race strategy in the pit-stop to take advantage of a "We always come to the weekend title. the standings, behind India, ing lap spin to keep is slender title came home eighth ahead of Kevin United States Grand Prix. Virtual Safety Car intervention on to do our best and if we do our best The coach is pleased with Malaysia and Pakistan. hopes alive. Magnussen of Haas and Sergio Perez The 33-year-old Briton, who lap 11. then we expect to be up there to fight the way the young players had South Korea and hosts Hamilton's Mercedes teammate in the second Force India. finished third, but missed out on "It was a little bit of a surprise," for the win. We did it today. I felt tried to compete with stronger Oman are the teams placed Valtteri Bottas was fifth ahead of Afte the race Championship clinching his fifth drivers title, told said the Mercedes man after finish- confident and it worked out. rivals. behind Japan. Ashwin, Rahane Smriti, Kaur shine in India A win Australia see off UAE in T20 AFP n ABU DHABI PTI n MUMBAI When Kaur fell, India A were eye ODI return 126-4, but all-rounder Pooja 'Arcy Short smacked an unbeaten mriti Mandhana and experi- Vastrakar remained unbeaten on Dhalf-century as Australia cruised to PTI n NEW DELHI Senced Harmanpreet Kaur 21 to take the side home. a seven-wicket victory over United Arab shone with the bat as India A Earlier, apart from Graham, Emirates in a lone Twenty20 international ll eyes will be on Prithvi defeated Australia A by four wick- Aussie batters Tahila McGrath (31 in Abu Dhabi on Monday. AShaw but senior pros like ets in the lung-opener of the and Naomi Stalenberg (39) got Short struck eight boundaries as he Ajinkya Rahane and three match T20 series here on starts but failed to convert them finished 68 not out off 53 balls to help Ravichandran Ashwin will aim Monday. into big scores. Australia chase down a modest 118-run to remain relevant in the one-day The India women,which is The Indian bowlers took target in 16.1 overs after UAE were format when the rejigged basically the national team that wickets at regular intervals and restricted to 117-6. Deodhar Trophy starts here on will play the women's T20 World never allowed the opposition bat- Short overcame the loss of skipper Tuesday. Cup, have thus begun their prepa- ters to settle. Aaron Finch (one) and Chris Lynn (20) With only 17 ODIs left rations well. For India A, Anuja Patil and as Australia tuned up for their three- Australian players celebrate after taking wicket ICC before India play their first Choosing to bat, Australia A Deepti Sharma picked two wick- match T20 series against Pakistan start- World Cup match, the core of managed to score 160/6 in their ets each. ing in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Anwar (41), Rameez Shahzad (22) and the team Indian team is more or alloted 20 overs, with Heather Smriti Mandhana plays a shot ICC/File Photo The second game will be The other two matches will be played then a brisk unbeaten 27 off 13 balls from less settled, which can be detri- Graham top-scoring with 43 at the played at the same venue on in Dubai on Friday and Sunday. Mohammad Naveed got UAE to a total mental for the motivation for the Mumbai Cricket Association's spare. Wednesday. Earlier UAE captain, Rohan Mustafa of 117-6 from their 20 overs. star players. Bandra-Kurla Complex facility. Left-handed Mandhana opted to bat after winning the toss, but Anwar hit three boundaries and For the younger crop of But Mandhana (72 off 40 showed her class after young BRIEF SCORES he and his teammates were immediate- two sixes during his 44-ball knock while domestic performers, it will be balls) and Kaur (45 off 39 balls) Jemimah Rodrigues (4) and wick- Australia A 160/6 in 20 overs ly in trouble. Naveed also smashed two sixes and two an opportunity to stake claim for made a mockery of the stiff tar- et-keeper Taniya Bhatia (0) fell (Heather Graham 43, Naomi Ashfaq Ahmed fell to the third ball boundaries in his 13-ball innings. the A tour to New Zealand, next get as they dominated the Aussie cheaply. Stalenberg 39, Anuja Patil 2-22) of the match without scoring, and then Nathan Coulter-Nile and Billy month. bowlers. She found an able partner in lost to India A 163/6 (Smriti Mustafa was dismissed first ball by Billy Stanlake finished with identical bowling While his bowling partner in India A scored 163/6 to sur- Kaur as the two took the side Mandhana 72, Harmanpreet Stanlake to leave the UAE reeling at 0-2. figures of two for 20 as UAE lost wick- Tests, Ravindra Jadeja, has man- pass the target with an over to towards victory. Kaur 45, Lauren Cheatle 2-18). But good knocks from Shaiman ets at regular intervals. Ravichandran Ashwin prepares to bowl aged to make an ODI comeback, PTI Ashwin has not played a limit- against West Indies in 2nd Test ed overs game for India since Most of the performers in July 2017. the recently concluded Vijay Herath to retire Saina seeks comeback in France Considering India's spin Hazare Trophy have been picked department looks settled at the for the event which will see India moment, it will take a special A, B and C fight it out for the effort from Ashwin to get back title. Vijay Hazare Trophy cham- after 1st Eng Test PNS n NEW DELHI with Sai Praneeth and Sameer in the reckoning in white-ball pions are not featuring this time, Verma. cricket ahead of the 2019 World like earlier editions. Overall, AFP n COLOMBO fter losing to World No 1 Srikanth, who reached Cup. four games will be staged includ- ATai for the fifth time this Demark semifinal before losing His captain in the India A ing the final on October 27. ri Lanka's left-arm bowler Rangana Herath is retir- year in the Denmark Open to eventual winner new world team and Tamil Nadu teammate, India B will be captained Sing earlier than expected and will bid farewell after final at Odenese on Sunday, No 1 Kento Momota will start Dinesh Karthik, faces a similar Shreyas Iyer and C by Rahane. next month's opening Test against England in Galle, heartbroken Saina Nehwal will his run against 22nd seeded situation after being dropped for the cricket board announced on Monday. look to fill the upset in the $ Hong Kong player Wong Wing the ongoing West Indies series. SQUADS Herath, 40, was expected to bow out at the con- 750,000 French Open Ki Vincent. The wicket-keeper batsman India A: Dinesh Karthik clusion of England's three-Test tour, but he will now Superseries starting in Paris Sameer Verma will face did not do badly in the chances (Captain & WK), Prithvi Shaw, call it quits from from Tuesday. Asian Games Gold medallist he got, most recently in Asia Anmolpreet Singh, international cricket Former World No 1 and Jonatan Christie in the first Cup, but following his match- Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ankit at the same ground London Olympics Bronze match. winning six off the last ball in the Bawne, Nitish Rana, Karun where he made his medallist Saina, who was However for Sai Praneeth Nidahas Trophy final, he has not Nair, Krunal Pandya, Test debut against dropped down to 27th position the first match could also be his done much to write home about, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shreyas Australia in 1999. in the world rankings following last in the tournament as he something his replacement Gopal, Shams Mulani, "We respect and some unexpected results in the faces tough challenge from Rishabh Pant has done. Mohammed Siraj, Dhawal support Rangana's recent few tournaments made a Viktor Axelsen, who is dropped For that very reason, a suc- Kulkarni, Siddarth Kaul. decision even though strong comeback last week in Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal returns a shot during her match BWF/File Picture down to third in the rankings cessful Deodhar Trophy is a India B: Shreyas Iyer his retirement will Denmark but couldn't finish following some unfavourable must for Karthik if he has to (Captain), Mayank Agarwal, be a big loss for Sri supreme. World Championship the year, respectively results. make a case for selection in the Rituraj Gaekwad, Prashant Lanka Cricket," the She lost in three sets even Silver medallist PV Commonwealth Apart from the singles com- team for the away Australia Chopra, Hanuma Vihari, Sri Lankan board after bouncing back in the sec- Sindhu, will look to start Games in Gold Coast, petition, number 24th in the series next month. India A side Manoj Tiwary, Ankush Bains said. ond set in 53 minutes clash. But afresh after forgetting World Championship world Indian duo of also includes teenage sensation (WK), Rohit Rayudu, K "We wish to overwhelmed by her brilliant her poor run in in China and Asian Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Shaw and Karun Nair, who Gowtham, Mayank Markande, thank him for the show in Danish tourney, Saina Denmark, where she Games in Jakarta. Chirag Shetty will lead chal- would like to make a strong case S Nadeem, Deepak Chahar, invaluable contribu- is expecting to lift title in the suffered a shock defeat But the disap- lenge in men's doubles and for himself after being ignored in Varun Aaron, Jaydev Unadkat. tion he has made." French capital. in the first round. pointment lies with will start campaign against 36th England. India C: Ajinkya Rahane Herath has played 92 Back to top 10 in the rank- Ranked third in the the fact that even seed German pair of Jones Test vice-captain Rahane, (Captain), Abhinav Mukund, Tests, taking 430 ing once again after edging world, Rio Olympics runner up though she was in flawless Ralfy Jansen and Joche who has not played an ODI since Shubman Gill, Ravikumar Rangna Herath in a file picture ICC wickets — making past Japanese old foes Akane will start against eleventh seed form, the Hyderabadi couldn’t Zurwonne. February, too will have to do Samarth, Suresh Raina, him Sri Lanka's sec- Yamaguchi and Nozomi American opponent Beiwen finish it with the desired results. And in the mixed doubles, something sensational for selec- Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan ond most prolific bowler behind Muttiah Okuhara in quarters and semi- Zhang. She will be desperate to 33rd in the world Ashwini tors to take notice. He was a Kishan (WK), Vijay Shankar, Muralitharan, who holds the all-time world record final respectively. Nehwal will This year turned out to be ammend for all the upsets by Ponnappa and Satwiksairaj potential candidate for number Washington Sundar, Rahul of 800. open her campaign against well for Sindhu as she managed winning title in France capital. Rankireddy will face 10th four position where Ambati Chahar, Papu Ray, Navdeep His last ODI appearance was in Wellington world No 37th Japanese Saena to pull out some brilliant per- In the men's section, top ranked English pair of Chris Rayudu is being preferred at the Saini, Rajneesh Gurbani, Umar against England in March 2015. The first Test Kawakami. formances which includes Silver shuttler Kidambi Srikanth will and Gabrielle Adcock in the moment. Nazir. against England starts on November 6. While Asian Games and medals in top three events of lead India's challenge along tournament opener.