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STATE | 3 INTERSTATE | 5 BUSINESS | 7 SPORTS | 8 16 NEW GDCS TO ESTABLISHED, 400 SCHOOLS CRIMINALS AS LAWMAKERS: OPPOSITION AU SMALL FINANCE BANK JOINS HANDS WITH YOUNGSTERS ARE VERY EXCITED TO BE UPGRADED IN JK: ALTAF BUKHARI OBJECTS TO SPECIAL COURTS LAW SAHAJ E-VILLAGE TO PLAY FOR INDIA: DINESH KARTHIK 22 hours long gun US asks Pak to take ‘decisive action’ against terror groups WASHINGTON: US President Donald battle ends with the killing of Trump has asked Pakistan to take “decisive action” against terror groups operating from its soil, as he unveiled America’s new Na- tional Security Strategy (NSS). Mandated by the Congress, Trump yes- 2 militants and a lady terday released his first NSS, according to 6 houses 2 cowsheds damaged which the US has asked Pakistan to intensify Shopian, Dec 19: Two militants its counterterrorism efforts. were killed in a gun fight while a lady MILITANTS KILLED IN “We have made clear to Pak istan that while died in post encounter clashes in South SHOPIAN GUNFIGHT we desire continued partnership, we must Kashmir’s Shopian district. INVOLVED IN ATTACK ON see decisive action against terrorist groups the appeal of violent extremist organisations,” The gunfight started on Monday operating on their territory. And we make it added. evening after government forces BANK VEHICLE: POLICE massive payments every year to Pakistan. The NSS links its efforts to build trade launched an operation in Batmuran Srinagar, Dec 19: Jammu and They have to help,” Trump said in his remarks and investment ties with Pakistan with im- village of the district. K ashmir Police on Tuesday claimed as he announced the NSS. provement in security. Shortly after 44 Rashtriya Rifles that the two militants killed in a Pakistan has received more than USD 33 “We will press Pakistan to intensify its of Indian Army, CRPF and SOG of gunfight with forces in Shopian were billion from US since the 9/11 terror attacks. counterterrorism efforts, since no partnership Jammu Kashmir Police cordoned off responsible for the killing of two “We will press Pakistan to intensify its can survive a country’s support for militants the area, locals hit to roads and clashed bank guards on December 11. counterterrorism efforts, since no partnership and terrorists who target a partner’s own with them to disrupt the operation A spokesman said they were can survive a country’s support for militants service members and officials,” it said. against militants. involved in a number of violent in- and terrorists who target a partner’s own Observing that the US continues to face The exchange of intermittent fir- cidents, including the recent attack service members and officials,” it said. threats from transnational terrorists and ing continued whole night while dur- on the vehicle of J&K Bank near The US will also encourage Pakistan to militants operating from within Pakistan, ing wee hours; the Government Poju Shopian on 11th of December continue demonstrating that it is a respon- the NSS said the prospect for an Indo-Pak istani Forces planted an explosive device in 2017 in which two bank guards were sible steward of its nuclear assets, the NSS military conflict that could lead to a nuclear the house and blasted it. the killed militant was a local. He shells. Over a dozen people were injured killed. said. exchange remains a key concern requiring Jammu Kashmir Police Chief claimed that the lady died in cross in Forces action. A lady whom locals Giving details of the operation, The US will continue to partner with Af- consistent diplomatic attention. Sheshpal Ved said that two bodies of fir ing bet ween militants and the gov- identified as Rubeena Jan daughter he said that Shopian Police along ghanistan to promote peace and security in The Trump administration has been talk- militants were recovered from the ernment forces. of Abdul Rashid was hit by a bullet in with 44RR and 14 Bn CRPF cordoned the region, it said. ing tough with Pakistan after it came to encounter site while Deputy Inspec- During the whole operation, locals her abdomen. She was shifted to hos- a cluster of houses at village Bata “We will continue to promote anti-cor- power, but has stopped short of taking any tor General of Police for South Kash- pelted stones on Forces who respond- pital where doctors declared her  See Involved....Pg 02 ruption reform in Afghanistan to increase action against it even though the Pakistani mir Range SP Pani said that one of ed with bullets, pellets and tear smoke  See Battle....Pg 02 the legitimacy of its government and reduce  See US....Pg 02 Aadhar enrolment touches 1 crore mark in JK Civilian Killings: SRINAGAR CITY FAILS Jammu, Dec 19: Chief Secretar y, B B. Vyas rev iewed JRL CALLS FOR the progress of Aadhar enrol- TO IMPRESS ment in J&K in a meeting held  Rameez Makhdoomi today at Civil Secretariat, SHUTDOWN TODAY Srinagar, Dec 19: Cradled in the lap of regal mountains Jammu. Srinagar, Dec 19: Joint Resistance Leadership Syed Ali of the Himalayas, Kashmir is considered among the most Deput y Director General, Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Ma- beautiful place on earth. On visiting the Vale of Kashmir, UIDAI participated through lik Tuesday said that Kashmir has been turned into a killing the capital city of Srinagar forms the focal point . video conference from Chan- field where the lives of men, women and even children are But the recent credible surveys which have listed digarh. The meeting was at- not safe. The brutal killings of Misra Bano and Asif Iqbal of Srinagar among the most dirty cities of India not only tended by Chief Post Master Kupwara, Ruby (Beauty Jan) Jan of Shupian and Zahid Ah- have pained the soul of all Srinagarites but has caused General, J&K, Divisional mad who was killed in Rajasthan India, clearly show that many jitters among Valleyites. Commissioner, Jammu, Di- Indian army, Forces and police are here only to k ill K ashmir is Srinagar, the picturesque city of lakes, gardens and visional Commissioner, Kash- and pro-India politicians are deployed to prov ide legal shield hills, founded by King Pravarasena II around 10 BC, has mir, Commissioner/Secretary, Department; Project Director Technology Department Sau- six months 11,04,786 (Eleven to these killers. been slowly witnessing degradation in terms of develop- GAD, Commissioner/Secre- SSA, Mission Director, ICDS; gat Biswas, while making a lac) Aadhar enrolment has The leadership said that Kashmiris cannot and will nev- ment. tary Social Welfare Depart- representatives of Registrar power point presentation on been done in J&K under the er remain silent on this genocide and will observe a total shut At 241 rank in cleanness, Srinagar is just presenting ment, Secretar y, School Edu- General of India, SLBC and the status and progress of aegis of the Information Tech- down on 20th December 2017 to protest against this growing  See City....Pg 02 cation Department, Secretary, other Senior Officers. Aadhar enrolment in J&K nology Department. For  See JRL....Pg 02 Information Technology Secretary, Information apprised that during the last  See Aadhar....Pg 02

China says lessons should be learnt from Doklam GOVERNMENT WAGING WAR Despite weather challenges, BRO trying ahead of border talks with India AGAINST CONTRACTORS: Beijing: India and China will hold an- to open Srinagar-Leh Highway other round of boundary talks in New Delhi KASHMIR CONTRACTORS on Friday, in the first parleys under the spe- Srinagar, Dec19: The civil contractors in Kashmir ‘Stretch has 35 avalanche prone sites’ cial representative mechanism since the 73- Wednesday accused the government of waging a war against Srinagar, Dec 19: Even as the weather day Doklam standoff. them. remains challenging in hilly region in Sonamarg, Crisis management at the border, opera- Apex body of the contractors-J&K Central Contractors BRO is making all out efforts to clear the snow tionalising a hotline between the militaries Coordination Committee—during a meeting lashed at the on at Zojila to make the road through for and continuing discussions on clarif y ing the government for its “anti-development and anti-economic vehicular traffic. line of actual control (LAC) could be in focus policies towards the Kashmir region.” Despite freezing weather conditions and when Chinese and Indian diplomats meet for also the platform for strategic communication. The meeting, chaired by JKCCCC general secretary, icy surface on the 25-km long stretch of Son- the 20th round of SR-level talks. This also allows the two sides to exchange Farooq Ahmad Dar, observed that government is more marg to Gumri on Srinagar-Leh Highway, it State councillor Yang Jiechi will lead a views on the international and regional issues concerned with development of Jammu region mani- is for the first time that Border Roads Organ- team of diplomats to New Delhi to meet his of major concern,” Chinese foreign ministry fested in various development works in Kashmir pending isation is putting its workforce and machin- designated counterpart for the talks, India’s spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Tuesday. their completion period. ery in such a challenging weather to clear the national security advisor AK Doval. China and India institutionalised the SR Dar said that treasuries are running dry and road off snow to provide extended connectiv- Project Beacon, said, “We are making efforts “The SR meeting is not only a high-level mechanism in 2003, envisaging it as a  See Kashmir....Pg 02 ity to Leh with rest of the state. to open the road for traffic to connect channel for the border issue discussion but  See China....Pg 02 Colonel Awadhesh Singh, Director Works  See Highway....Pg 02 NF APPEALS BAR TO Kheer Bhawani – Paragon of Faith, FAKE JOB RACKET BUSTED IN Love and Brotherhood SRINAGAR, THREE ARRESTED VISIT TIHAR JAIL Srinagar, Dec 19: Kheer better tomorrow of a world Srinagar, Dec 19: Srinagar police has busted a fake job Srinagar, Dec 19: Jammu Kashmir National Front has Bhawani temple dedicated to where love and peace dominate racket by arresting three of its members who were duping appealed the Kashmir High Court Bar Association to the Goddess Kheer Bhawani . The trust managing the af- people on the name of providing government jobs against visit the Tihar jail, Delhi to know the plight of Kashmiri (or iginally just Bhawani) con- fairs of temple is jointly run heavy cash payments siphoning crores of rupees from prisoners lodged in the infamous jail under inhuman and structed over a sacred spring. by the local Muslims and them. Fake appointment letters w ith Government Depar t- unhygienic conditions. The worship of Kheer Bha- Hindus. mental Logo’s, service books with fake seal and signature Expressing serious concern over the plight of Kash- wani is universal among the Ghulam Rasool, a middle of Government Officials, relieving and transfer orders miri prisoners including its chairman, Nayeem Ahmad Hindus of Kashmir. The aged local of Tul Mul and were also seized. Khan, the Front Deputy Chairman, Altaf Ahmad Wani temple is situated at Gander- Trustee states – “We the local On 15th of December 2017, Police Station Ram Munshi has stressed upon the lawyer’s body to visit the jail. bal district in village of Tul pandit communit y and Mus- Bagh received a complaint from one Abdul Rashid Mir “We appeal Bar Association to take cognizance of the Mul. The term kheer refers deities, she has many names: inside the shrine annually lim community believe in resident of Nihalpora Pattan that he along with other 17 appalling reports about the Kashmiri prisoners lodged in to rice pudding that is offered Ma harag ya Dev i, R agnya Dev i, predicts Kashmir's future. brotherhood and peace. We persons have been duped by three persons identifying Tihar jail,” Wani said in a statement. in the spring to propitiate the R ajni, R agnya Bhag wati, and A visit to this sacred place both respect and adore this them as Mushtaq Ahmad Ganiae of Kulgam, Fayaz Ahmad He said that continuous lodgement in Tihar jail under Goddess, which became par t so on. reveals that in this mad world place. The overall affairs of Dar @Aijaz of Pattan Baramulla and Sham Lal @Manhas  See Jail....Pg 02 of the name of the temple. As Kashmiri Pandits believe of hate and growing extrem- the temple are run jointly  See Fake....Pg 02 is the custom with Hindu that the color of the spring ism still we have a hope for  See Kheer....Pg 02 02 SRINAGAR | December 20, 2017, Wednesday www.timeandus.com www.facebook.com/TimeandUs [email protected] timeandus @timeandus STATE DISTRICT LEVEL CONTENT MONITORING COMMITTEE MEET HELD Grievances redressal portal to be established soon JA MMU, DECEMBER 19 - A meeting (PR) Jammu Atul Gupta (Member Sec- tent Monitoring committee and laid out (MSOs) and local Cable Operators (LCOs) Television Network (Regulation Act, 1995 regarding content aired over any televi- of District Level Content Monitoring retary), District Informatics Officer procedure for handling of complaints are operating after valid registration, to by Private Satellite Television Channels, sion distribution platform (Cable, DTH, Committee to take stock of the violations Sanjay Gupta, Dy SP Hqrs Raj Paul Singh, and violations. immediately bring to the notice of State AIR Broadcast Code by Private FM Chan- HITS or IPTV), Private FM channels of Programme and Advertisement Codes President Orphan/Militancy Hit Victims Pertinent to mention here that the and Central Government if any pro- nels and Community Radio Stations. and community Radio Stations so that under the Cable Television Networks Children Bal Krishan Gupta (Member), role of District Level Committee is to gramme is affecting public order or The complaints received during the the action can be taken as per the pro- (Regulation) Act, 1995 by Private Satel- Assistant Professor Department of Psy- keep a watch on the content carried by causing resentment in any community preceding period were also discussed cedure defined in this regard. lite Television Channels and AIR Broad- chology Jammu University, Dr. Chan- television distribution platform opera- and to keep a watch on the private FM and Committees under the SDMs were Role of Social media like news por- cast Code by Private FM Channels and der Shak her (Member), Vice President/ tors at local level, to monitor that all the channels operating in the District to constituted to enquire into the complaints tals, facebook pages and whatsapp groups Community Radio Stations was held at Bureau Head Take-1 Channel, Jammu, notified mandatory channels of Door- abide the AIR Broadcast Code and furnish reports for perusal of the was discussed in detail and it was de- DC Office, here today. Faheem Tak (Member) were also present darshan, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Threadbare discussion was held to District Level Committee. cided to take up with the Information The meeting was chaired by Deput y in the meeting. are carried by the television distribution discuss vital issues pertaining to mon- Deputy Commissioner asked the DIO Department and IT Department to make Commissioner Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, Deputy Commissioner deliberated platform operators and in proper genres, itoring of violation of programme and to establish grievances redressal portal their registration mandatory before besides Deputy Director Information upon the role of the District Level Con- to monitor that multi system operators Advertisement Codes under the Cable where public can lodge their complaint operations and their contents. Continue from Front Page......

Youth of the Kashmir Valley are also expressing their date, Lakhs of people have been killed and maimed by In- on Zojilla, and many of the avalanche sites are yet to be BATTLE anguish over the lackluster performance of Srinagar as City dian army, police and forces. Though these killings have been neutralized. brought dead. in terms of overall development. triggered by Indian forces but the responsibility lies on the He said that while clearing the snow at the track, avalanche At least five persons were hit by bullets and were shifted Kumail Mir, a student said, “The people and concerned shoulders of those pro-India politicians, assembly members threat always remains there. “But despite that our men are to Sr inagar for advanced treatment. The bullet hit youth were departments should take an honest pledge to change the and so-called rulers who provide legal cover and immunity clearing snow to open the road for vehicular movement for identified as Ajaz Ahmed Dar son of Ghulam Muhammad of ground realities related to developmental scenario of Srinagar to the killers and thus contribute in this genocide, added JRL an extended period of time in winter and for that BRO is very Batapora, Jahangir Ahmed Wani son of Ali Muhammad, a which is currently quite abject towards betterment”. leaders. keen on making it possible,” he said. resident of Wathoo, Feroz Ahmed Lone son of Abdul Rehm- The realities of time call upon all the stakeholders to work JRL leaders said that according to the law of nature every Niraj Singh, Engineer Incharge of Zojilla stretch said that an of Ganapora, Farooq Ahmed Ganai son of Muhammad untiringly to mitigate the sufferings caused to Valleyites on tyranny and tyrant has a fixed life and when tyranny exceeds snow clearance team is working at the Upper Alignment of Abdullah and Showkat Ahmed Paswal son of Nazir Ahmed, account of this under- development of historical Srinagar its limits it is bound to perish, this is why Indian aggression Zojilla Pass since December 16. both residents of Bhattipora Shopian. city. and tyranny is also bound to die soon as it has also crossed “We are facing tough time during snow clearance. On Eyewitness told news agency CNS that at least 8 persons every limit, said JRL. daily basis, two avalanches trigger down the road making with pellet injuries were admitted in the hospital. AADHAR Leaders said that tolerating oppression with silence has snow-clearance challenging for us," he said, adding the road The locals according to reports staged massive pro-free- never been the practice of living nations and as such Kashmiris will be cleared of snow “but it will not be advisable for all dom protest protests in and around the encounter site. this purpose, around 350 machines had been deployed can and will not accept this brutality silently and will keep vehicles to travel as snow accumulation is several feet”. As per local sources, the militants were trapped in the at various locations in all the Districts of the State. The De- resisting this aggression with valor and passion. He said that “Only 4/4 vehicles with chains will be allowed and advised house of one Muhammad Yakub. Locals alleged that Govern- partment had contracted the work to the Electronic Corpora- Indian rulers and their forces have choked every little space to travel as the temperature dips to sub-zero and road surface ment Forces used mortar shells extensively resulting in the tion of India ltd. (a public sector undertaking of the Govern- on peaceful political activities and even space for every kind is quite frozen and difficult to break,” he said, adding the damage of at least six residential houses and two cow sheds. ment of India). of protest has been banned and throttled. icing on the entire stretch of the road is “very dangerous” for Proper t y wor th crores was damaged dur ing the 22 hours long It was informed that the Aadhar enrolment which is being JRL leaders announced that Kashmiris will observe a vehicular traffic. gun battle. done on a continuous basis has reached 1.09 Crores and the complete shutdown tomorrow on 20th December 2017, Thurs- He said that the average snow accumulation on road is A police official identified the slain militants as Tanveer Aadhar Cards of 97 lac residents have been generated so far. day, against these killings especially against brutal killings 3-4ft at Zojila area and 2-3ft at Sonamarg. A hmad from Batmuran Shopian and A li alias Qar i of Pak istan. This is against a total population of 1.25 Crore as per 2011 of Misra Bano and Asif Iqbal of Kupwara, Ruby (beauty) Jan “Continuous changing weather is also major challenge census. With the shifting of Aadhar regime from Registrar of Shupian and Zahid Ahmad who was killed in Rajasthan for snow clearance, as very small bracket of clear weather is INVOLVED General of India to the State Government under the UIDAI, India. JRL leaders appealed people “to shutdown their of- available for snow clearance,” he said. the Aadhar enrolment was affected, however with the con- fices, business establishments, transport and other activities Murran Shopian in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kel- tinuous monitoring and timely removal of the bottlenecks for one day and raise their voices against growing Indian state JAIL lar following a tip-off. wherever required the feat has been achieved. terrorism.” He said that the militants opened fire while the cordon In order to universalize the Aadhar in J&K, the UIDAI inhuman and unhygienic conditions have put the lives of was being laid, ensuing an encounter. “The cordon was strength- has also appointed Project Director, SSA, and Mission Direc- CHINA all Kashmiri prisoners including Nayeem Amad Khan in ened and the civilians of nearby area were evacuated,” said tor ICDS as Registrars for Aadhar enrolment in the Schools danger. the spokesman. and Aanganwadi centers respectively. In the last review three-step process. He said that prolonging Nayeem Khan and other’s incar- “During the encounter, on the request of family, police taken by the Chief Secretary, it was decided that 100 enrol- New Delhi and Beijing reached an agreement on guiding ceration in the infamous Tihar jail is the most undemocratic made repeated announcement to get Tanveer surrendered, ment centres shall be opened in Schools by the Project Direc- principles and setting political parameters for a settlement way to silence the political opponents. He expressed serious which he ignored,” he said. tor, SSA. It was apprised that the machines for these centres in 2005. The two neighbours are now negotiating the second concern over the failing health of Nayeem Khan who has The militants continued firing on the security forces which have been procured and distributed in the designated schools phase of working out a settlement framework, and the final developed several ailments in the jail and is not being pro- was retaliated. and out of those 14 machines have already started enrolment step will be drawing a border line based on the framework vided any sort of medical aid. Two JeM militants were killed in this encounter, who were in the Schools. Deputy Director General, UIDAI apprised agreement. Talking about the Kashmiri prisoners in other Indian identified as Tanveer Ahmad from Bata Murran Shopian and that 250 school education staff have already been trained for The 73-day military standoff at Doklam (Donglang) near jails, Altaf Ahmad Wani said that Kashmiris have to face not Ali @Qari, a foreigner. “Two AK rifles and other allied am- this purpose and training of another 400 school education the Sikkim border earlier this year will remain a big reference only the hardships of jails but also the cruelty of jail au- munition were recovered from the encounter site,” said the staff shall be conducted shortly. point at the discussion. thorities. Even the criminals of the said jails think that trou- spokesman. While reviewing the position, Chief Secretary directed That’s despite the fact that foreign minister Wang Yi had bling Kashmiri political prisoners is their right. “Two security personnel which includes one jawan from that all the 100 machines should be deployed along with a detailed discussion about it earlier this month in New Del- He stressed upon immediate shifting of all Kashmiri 44 RR and a police personnel of Shopian Police were also other requisite hardware within a week’s time. Besides it was hi with external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj. prisoners to the valley to ensure their safety. Stating that New injured during the encounter. Their condition is stated to be also decided that additional 100 machines shall also be pro- “In 2017, China-India relations have maintained a good Delhi is using cruel tactics against the genuine political lead- stable.” cured by the Project Director, SSA for which the requisite momentum generally but the Doklam incident posed a major ership of Kashmiri people, he said that New Delhi is using its He said another militant fled from the encounter site by funds shall be provided by the UIDAI. The Chief Secretary, test for the two countries. We should learn lessons from this institutions to revenge the leaders like Nayeem Khan in one taking advantage of the darkness. directed that the Aadhar enrolment of Aanganwari benefi- incident to avoid any further conflict of this kind in the future,” or the other pretext. “During cross-firing, one lady identified as Ruby @Beau- ciaries (age 0-5), and School students (age 6-18), be done on Hua said. ty wife of Manzoor Ahmad Mir of Bata Marran got critically priority and special emphasis be accorded to the enrolment She added: “We should follow our historical conventions KHEER injured who later on succumbed to her injuries at District of the girl child. 410 Aanganwadi workers have also been on the border to uphold the tranquility and peace in the hospital Pulwama. Nine civilians were also injured whose trained for undertaking Aadhar enrolment by the UIDAI till border region as well as safeguard of the larger picture of the by the Muslim and Pandit trustees with more than dozen condition is said to be stable,” he said. now. India-China relations.” members from each community over viewing the smooth Further, the Government of India has also issued direc- The talks in New Delhi this week will continue from the functioning and ensuring the facilities to devotees .” US tions to the Post Of fices and Banks to star t A adhar enrolment 10th round of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Locals state that one striking thing about this year’s in J&K for which the UIDAI has also allotted separate Reg- Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC), initi- three-day festival held at Kheer Bhawani temple was when leadership have shown reluctance in taking decisive ac- istrar Code to these institutions. Despite this, the Aadhar ated in 2012 to maintain peace along the disputed border, the visiting pilgrims were moved to tears seeing the warmth tions against terrorist groups. enrolment in the Post Offices was held up because of proce- held in Beijing in November. shown by Muslim organizers. On November 25, the White House asked Pakistan to dural issues which were resolved in today’s meeting. The Post-Donglang, discussions on the border could take a “ This place represents the religious and civilization sig- immediately re-arrest and prosecute Hafiz Saeed, leader of Secretary Information Technology Department proposed a two-pronged approach, Hu Shisheng , director of the Institute nificance of Kashmir . We are a more than 5000 year old Lashkar-e-Taiba. draft Standard Operating Procedure for Aadhar enrolment of South and Southeast Asian and Oceania Studies at the civilization and have seen many ups and downs . Kashmir is “If Pakistan does not take action to lawfully detain Saeed to be done by the Post Offices and all other Registrars, which China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, incomplete without Pandits and we are very much happy that and charge him for his crimes, its inaction will have repercus- was considered in the meeting. The proposed procedure told Hindustan Times. message of brotherhood and urge for peace is alive on ground sions for bilateral relations and for Pakistan’s global reputa- would come into effect in all Aadhar enrolment centers “In the settled sections, especially in the Sikkim section zero. Mata Kheer Bhawani temple has tremendous importance tion,” the White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders had shortly and shall further make the process applicant friend- where the border has no dispute, we can promote physical and we come to pray here with zeal, hope and full faith,” said. ly. connect, people’s interactions and trade and engagement. In stated a young migrant Pandit youth, who had come all the In his South Asia speech on August 21, Trump became The Vice President, J&K Bank, representative of the SLBC the unset tled areas, cr isis management is ver y, ver y impor tant. way from Gurgaon. the first US president to publicly point out for its support to apprised that Aadhar enrolment in 64 Bank Branches have It is unrealistic to expect a settlement in the near future, so terrorist outfits and leaders. already been started and another 20 will start within a few crisis management is very important,” Hu said. FAKE “For its part, Pakistan often gives safe haven to agents of days. The Chief Secretary requested the bank to consider During and after Doklam standoff, China had maintained chaos, violence, and terror,” he said and asked Pakistan to opening of another 40 Aadhar enrolment centers in equal that the Sikkim section of the border has been settled under of Jammu. He further claimed that about 57 lac rupees “demonstrate” its commitment to civilisation, order, and to number of Branches of the J&K Bank. He also directed that the 1890 agreement between British India and China’s Qing have been given by them to these three persons on the prom- peace. the non-performing banks, who have been accorded the dynasty.“The bilateral ties after the Donglang standoff are ise of providing government jobs. Appointment letters were US, Trump then said, can no longer be silent about Paki- mandate must start enrolment immediately. in critical juncture. If both sides don’t make further efforts, provided in different Government Offices by these three stan’s safe havens for terrorist organisations, the Taliban, The Aadhar enrolment shall benefit the general populace bilateral ties will further go down,” Hu said. persons, which later proved fake. and other groups that pose a threat to the region and beyond. immensely as the Government of India has linked benefits Lan Jianxue, expert on India at the China Institute of On receiving the complaint, Police Station Ram Munshi Since then top US leadership, including the Defence Sec- of various schemes of the government with the Aadhar num- International Studies, agreed. Bagh registered a case FIR 124/2017 under section 420, 468, retary Jim Mattis and the Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, ber of the beneficiaries. “China and India relations are in a critical time now, very 471 RPC and investigation was started. have visited Pakistan to press the latter. difficult time right now. But I think it (the talks) provide an During the course of investigation, a special investigating Mattis has refused to give necessary certification to Pak- JRL opportunity for both sides to talk to each other and to defuse team (SIT) was formed. The team arrested all the three ac- istan that it is taking action against Haqqani network, as a the intense atmosphere between the two countries, ease the cused within three days from Jammu. result of which blocking several hundred million coalition Indian aggression. atmosphere,” Lan said. During further investigation, it was learnt that more support funds to Islamabad. Terming the ongoing killings of innocent men and wom- “The most important issue is to ease the intense atmo- persons from different parts of valley are involved in the en by Indian trigger happy forces as agonizing, JRL leaders sphere, not allowing bilateral ties to free fall,” Lan said. scam, who have duped dozens of other unemployed youth. CITY in a joint press release said that spree of brutal killings has Accordingly, 03 more persons identified as Bilal Ahmad Dar crossed every limit and has now become intolerable. Leaders KASHMIR resident of Kralkhud, Arshad Ahmad of Sonwar, Abdul Jab- a very depressing picture. said that no Kashmiri is ready to tolerate this genocide si- bar Hajam of Kupwara are linked with the scam and are Choked streets due to traffic jams, failed drainage system, lently and no stone will be left unturned to stop these bru- government has the guts to tender fresh development being probed into. These three person were working as mo- roads in Shambles define the present day Srinagar city which talities. Leaders said that some days back, a poor lady Misra works. “Like the previous times the state government this tivators who would entice gullible unemployed youth for many say is slowly being converted into urban mess. Bano was targeted with bullets at Handwara and killers and time too wants to divert the funds to Jammu,” alleged Dar. governments jobs against huge sum of rupees. After receiving Valleyites are terming this shabby ratings of Srinagar in their abettors’ tried to cover it up by putting blame on cross He criticized the government for waging a war against money, they used to arrange their meeting with Mushtaq, terms of parameters of development the result of disappoint- firing. Only few days after this brutal killing these trigger the Valley based contractors whose condition could not have Fayaz and Shamlal who would pose themselves as senior ing performance shown by the several developmental bodies happy soldiers of illegal occupation gunned down another turned worse than the way they were made to crave for a official working in secretariat. The candidates after paying concerned with the development of Srinagar.- Srinagar Mu- innocent boy Asif Iqbal who was a lone bread earner for his single penny. money would receive appointment letters of different depart- nicipal Corporation, Lakes and Water ways Development family and same theory of cross firing was repeated. Today “The present government has become a nuisance for eco- ments like Forest, Health, J&K Bank and Agriculture dept. Authority (LAWDA) And Srinagar Development Authority these blood thirsty men in uniform have taken the life of nomic development of Kashmir region….Just to keep their Many lower rung government and Bank officials are also are cr iticized in this regard of failing the people and landscape another innocent woman namely Beauty Jan wife of Man- bosses in Delhi happy they are focusing much on Jammu believed to be involved in the scam and so far police have of city. zoor ahmad at Shupian and injured many more critically and region.“There are various development works pending com- called up two officials for questioning. Farooq Ahmad Matoo, a senior citizen said, “ All the the story may remain the same. pletion and work on others has stopped stressed Dar. Moreover, Police is looking for four more persons who are related Departments have utterly failed in changing the shape Similarly another Kashmiri youth Zahid Ahmad was put believed to be the master minds in the scam and are evading of summer capital-Srinagar towards betterment. Srinagar to death at Rajasthan in mysterious conditions. HIGHWAY arrest. Srinagar police has also raided a documentation cen- fails to impress as a quality City from every parameter. It is JRL Leaders said that be it Indian occupational army , its tre in HMT area of the Srinagar city where fake appointment high time for the concerned departments to wake up from killer forces or abettors in the form of police and civil admin- Leh with the rest of the world even though the weather letters, I-Cards etc were being printed. The computer centre the slumber and change the face of Srinagar towards better- istration, each one of these is here to kill Kashmiris with conditions are extremely unfavourable for such a task.” owner was arrested and all the material used for printing has ment. At least the efforts should be to place Srinagar among impunit y and at w ill and pro-India politicians remain deployed He said there are 35 active avalanche sites on Sonamarg- been seized. The investigation of the case is still going on and top 100 cities of India." to provide them with a legal cover. He said that from 1947 till Gumri track with the snow accumulation of 4 feet recorded more arrests are expected. 03 SRINAGAR | December 20, 2017, Wednesday www.timeandus.com www.facebook.com/TimeandUs [email protected] timeandus @timeandus NEWS WCD Ministry once again cautions general public Shri Gadkari interacts with against filling up fake forms in name of BBBP participants of 44th Know New Delhi, December 19: The patr iarchy in the societal system, str ict have flooded the Ministry running fraud and even paying money and Ministry of Women & Child Develop- enforcement of PC&PNDT Act, ad- into lakhs of fake forms. We have disclosing personal details for a non- ment (MWCD), Government of India, vancing education of the girl child: taken up with the Authorities of the existent benefit/scheme being false- India Programme since the beginning of this year, has focuses on issues of women empow- affected States for checking the men- ly offered in the name of BBBP scheme. been receiving filled up fake forms erment on a life cycle continuum. It ace. Also, we have carried out warn- In other words, the menace is not New Delhi, December 19: Shri Nitin Gad- of the same in their respective countries. He from many duped girls/women, is not a DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) ing public notices against the illegal dying down. kari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways, also answered their questions regarding whereby the forms falsely promise scheme. It is implemented through activity and advising citizens not to In view of the above, the WCD Shipping, Water Resources, River Develop- transport planning in India, and informed cash incentive in the name of Beti the office of Collectors/DMs/DCs in fall prey to such misleading and false Ministr y has decided that hence for th, ment and Ganga Rejuvenation, interacted them about strides the country is making in Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme. the Districts and for multi-media activity through print media, TVs, ANY SUCH FAKE AND ILLEGAL with a group of young students and profes- this area. KIP is an initiative of the Govern- A “Fake Form” is an application form advocacy outreach through authorized Radio, Social Media, Ministry’s web- FORMS RECEIVED IN THE MIN- sionals of the Indian diaspora in New Delhi ment of India aimed at engaging and making for receiving any form of benefits ei- media agencies. site and through post offices, besides ISTRY WILL BE DISPOSED OFF today. The 40 member group that includes students and young professionals of Indian ther in kind or cash which is NOT The fake scheme started by mis- action taken by State Governments SU MM A R ILY BY DESTROY ING A ND 20 women, is in India for a 25 day K now India diaspora in the age group of 18 to 30 feel a prescribed or issued by the Ministry creants, which first appeared in the through their channels and local me- WITHOUT ISSUING ANY NOTICE. Programmes (KIP) from 29th November to sense of connect with their motherland, mo- of Women and Child Development, State of UP, gradually spread to neigh- dia. The warning has been broadcast A notification to this effect has been 23rd December. The group includes partici- tivating and inspiring them by transforma- Government of India. BBBP has no boring States like Haryana, Uttra- several times. In the media campaigns, issued and can be seen on the Min- pants of Indian origin from Fiji, Guyana, tional changes taking place in India and giv- provision for individual CASH Incen- khand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Ministry had advised that no per- istry’s Website. Malaysia, Israel, Maur itius, Myanmar, South ing them an exposure to various aspects of tive TRANSFER COMPONENT by Delhi. In some measures, forms have sonal details should be shared and The general public is therefore, Africa, Surinam and Trinidad & Tobago. contemporary India’s forms of art, heritage Government of India. Beti Bachao also been received from Bihar, West no one should subscribe to such once again advised not to fall prey to Shri Gadkari talked to the participants and culture. This is the 44th edition of the Beti Padhao scheme focuses on chal- Bengal, Kerala, Rajasthan. Total forms fraudulent scheme. However, many this fraudulent activ it y of filling fake about the importance of Indian culture and programme. K IP is organized by the Ministr y lenging mindsets and deep rooted received mainly by registered post people continue to fall prey to the forms , wasting energy and resource. heritage and urged them to be torch bearers of External Affairs in partnership. De-Addiction camps under “Central Sector Scheme of Assistance for Use of plastic bullets against protesters New Delhi, December 19: of such force as is required to disclosed in the interest of ent sections of people in Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse” As per the Standard Operat- minimize the casualty but the national security. Jammu and Kashmir, it is New Delhi, December 19: tutions, workplace and slums trend of drug abuse was spon- conducted. However, the Min- ing Procedure (SOP) adopted without compromising safe- The Government has ap- expected that all stakeholders The Ministr y of Social Justice with the purpose of sensitiz- sored by Ministry of Social istry has, in the month of by Jammu and K ashmir Police ty for Law Enforcement Ele- pointed Shri Dineshwar in the state who believe in & Empowerment implements ing the communit y about the Justice and Empowerment August, 2016, assigned the including law enforcing agen- ment s and peace lov ing citizens. Sharma, former Director of peace would support the Gov- a “Central Sector Scheme of impact of addiction and the and the United Nations Office work of conducting the Na- cies for dispersal of unlawful The hierarchy of usage of Intelligence Bureau, to initi- ernment initiative and join Assistance for Prevention of need to take professional help on Dr ugs and Cr ime (U NODC) tional Survey on Extent and assembly, less lethal weapons forces inter-alia includes use ate and carry forward a dia- the dialogue process. Alcoholism and Substance for treatment. Total number in the year 2000-2001 and Pattern of Substance Use in should be used as per the es- of rubber bullet/ plastic bullets. logue with elected represen- This was stated by the (Drug) Abuse”. The Scheme of beneficiaries under the its report was published in India to National Drug De- tablished use-of-force policy. Since, the contents of the SOP tatives, various organizations Minister of State for Home has the provision of financial scheme for the year 2014-15, 2004. It was estimated that pendence Treatment Centre The use of force should be and the suggested security and concerned individuals in Affairs, Shri Hansraj Ganga- assistance to Non-Govern- 2015-16, 2016 -17& 2017-18 (up about 732 lakh persons in (NDDTC), All India Institute guided by objectives of restor- measures contain classified the State of Jammu and Kash- ram Ahir in a written reply mental Organisations, Pan- to 13.12.2017) are 108855, India were users of alcohol of Medical Sciences (A IIMS), ing peace, dispersal of violent information, therefore, further mir. Consider ing the positive to question by Dr. P. Venugo- chayati Raj Institutions, 146124, 114759 & 65682 re- and drugs. Of these 87 lakh New Delhi. The survey will unlawful assembly with use details in the matter cannot be initial response from differ- pal in the Lok Sabha today. Urban Local Bodies etc. for, spectively. used Cannabis, 20 lakh used provide national and State- inter-alia, running and main- This Ministry has setup opiates and 625 lakh were level estimates of proportion tenance of Integrated Reha- a National Toll Free Dr ug de- users of Alcohol. However, and absolute number of peo- MLA Sopore distributes Scooties among specially-abled persons bilitation Centre for Addicts addiction Helpline No. 1800- the sample size being small ple who use various substanc- (IRCA s) and to prov ide com- 11-0031 w.e.f. 7th January, (40,697 males w ithin the age es and people who are suffer- BARAMULLA, DECEMBER 19: differently-abled persons is to facilitate people especially poor and dow ntrodden posite/ integrated services for 2015 to help the victims of group of 12-16 years both in ing from substance use dis- Member Legislative A ssembly from So- their mobility so that they can chase should avail the benefits of these schemes. the rehabilitation of the ad- drug abuse, their family & r ural and urban areas) v is-à- orders. This information was pore constituency, Haji Abdul Rashid their dreams in a better way without He also thanked the MLA Sopore for dicts. These IRCA s are respon- society at large. The helpline vis the country’s population, given by Minister of State for Dar today distributed scooties to spe- any difficulty. Earlier, District Social taking keen interest towards the reha- sible for Preventive Education has become operational 24x7 the estimates can at best be Social Justice and Empower- cially-abled persons of out of his Con- Welfare Officer Baramulla informed the bilitation of specially-abled persons. and Awareness Generation since March, 2017. taken as indicative only. ment Shri Vijay Sampla in a stituency Development Fund (CDF). general public about the benefits of dif- Additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore, programmes in their neigh- The last National Survey Thereafter, no National written reply in Lok Sabha Speaking on the occasion, the MLA ferent welfare schemes being imple- Executive Engineer, Tehsildar Sopore bourhood, educational insti- on the extent, pattern and Survey on drug abuse was today. said the aim of providing scooties to mented in the district and stressed that besides other officers and officials. Several skill development initiatives launched to 16 new GDCs to established, 400 schools to be upgraded in JK: Altaf Bukhari enhance employability of youth: Lal Singh Hails teachers for serving society even in times of turbulence GDC Kathua organizes daylong conference on Skill Enhancement & Employment Generation JAMMU, DEC 19: Education outreach in School Education Jammu, Ravinder Singh, KATHUA, DECEMBER 19 - One istry in organising a National Confer- Jammu and Kashmir is getting a fresh boost Project Director SSA A R Vaar and Director Day National Conference on Skill ence on a very important topic. as the state Government has decided to up- RMSA, Tufail Matoo. Enhancement Courses & Employ ment Principal, Prof Kartar Chand as- grade 400 schools and establish sixteen new Regret ting the setback to education sector Generation (SECEG -2017) was orga- sured that this National Conference Degree Colleges to fill the accessibility gap. in past decades, the Minister gave full credit nized by the Department of Chemis- shall provide information to the stu- “Two hundred High Schools would be to the teaching fraternity for remaining com- tr y at the Auditor ium of GDC K athua dents and faculty regarding job op- Upgraded to Higher Secondary level, while mitted to the cause of education in the times here today in which Minister for For- portunities to be created due to skill 200 Middle schools would be upgraded to of turbulence. “Teachers both in Government ests, Environment and Ecology Ch. enhancement courses. He also said High School Level to fill the accessibility gap and Private sector deserve all praise for their Lal Singh was chief guest. that deliberations during the confer- in the areas where students have to walk doz- commitment towards their noble profession Former Dean Life Sciences, Uni- ence shall prove fruitful for all the ens of KMs to attend the classes” said Min- and the state is indebted to them” he said versity of Jammu, Dr. M K Jyoti was participants. Speaking on various skill ister for education Syed Mohammad Altaf adding that the present Government led by the guest of honor. enhancement courses introduced by Buk har i here at annual Day Function of Doon Chief Minister is committed to take education After releasing the Abstract Book UGC for undergraduate classes he International a Private School, as the chief sector to new highs. on one-day National Conference, Lal provided details of various sub-themes Guest. “No one can dispute the fact that the young Singh said that productive and formal which shall be effective for creation The Minister also informed that the Gov- generation of technocrats and officers serving employment generation depends on of better employment opportunities. ernment is in the process of announcing six- the state at present are the lot which were the availability of an adequately skilled He f ur ther added that the qualified teen new Degree Colleges for the deserving educated by the teachers in the times of tur- labour force, adding that this can be graduates with sound knowledge of areas. He said there many important Tehsils bulence” he asserted and said both public achieved through sustained invest- tors. industry and native trades. core discipline and expertise in a which are still lacking the facility of higher and private sector institutions are contribut- ments in skills development and fos- Underlining several initiatives He affirmed that the government concerned skill will have more open- education and they are being provided this ing to raise the education standard in their tering opportunities for decent job launched by the present dispensation has embarked on skill development ings in service, industry and self- facility soon. own ways. creation through entrepreneurship. to provide skill development training missions to meet the aspirations of employment sectors. World renowned tourist destination Pa- The Minister also advised the Private School The Minister said that to close and enhancing the employability of youth through training, enhance em- Convener, Prof SumaneshJasro- halgam in Kashmir and Border Tehsil of RS association to follow the norms in the ap- sk ill deficit and increase employabil- unemployed youth, the Minister said ployability and employment. Several tia gave detailed account of the confer- Pura and many other areas greatly deserve pointment of teachers, payment of salary and ity, a range of policies and strategies that these schemes should be discussed training partners, academic institu- ence and the profile of GDC Kathua. Degree Colleges and Government has de- other incentives to achieve quality of educa- are framed by the Central as well as with students in colleges so that op- tions and vocational training centers Among others Prof Kamal Kapoor cided to meet the demand of people of such tion.Nizam-u-Din Bhat also hailed the con- State Government to address work- portunities, space and scope for the are actively involved in a range of of Depar tment of Chemistr y, Univer- towns, Altaf Bukhari announced. tribution of teachers in steering the state out relevant education systems, career development of the talents of the youth programs that enable livelihoods, sity of Jammu, Delegates, Principals, Vice Chairman Handicraft and Handloom of the difficult times and remaining commit- guidance, life-skills, and technical, can be created. increase productivity and income Professors and students in large num- Development Corporation, Nizam-u-Din Bhat ted to their profession. vocational education and training He f ur ther said that J&K has unique levels of people in the state, he added. bers, Research Scholars, Prominent was guest of the hounour at the function. Also Highlighting the role of the teachers, Bhat schemes, along with on-the-job train- requirement in skill based training The Minister also appreciated the citizens and DFOs were present on present were Commissioner Secretar y School said they are real nation builders and the ing in both formal and informal sec- depending on the natural resources, efforts of the Department of Chem- the occasion. Education, Farooq Ahmed Shah, Director society has great expectation from them. Ganga chairs 136th meeting of Board of Directors of SIDCO Directs officers to ensure regular disposal of Industrial waste JAMMU, DECEMBER 19: established in here, providing The meeting also discussed Minister for Industries and Com- direct employment to 65667 per- the proposal envisaging imple- merce, Chander Prakash Ganga, sons. mentation of health insurance chaired the 136th meeting of Board Terming SIDCO as vital unit cover for the employees, sanction of Directors of J&K State Indus- for creation of Industrial Estates of honorarium in favour of Direc- trial Development Corporation in the state, Ganga asked the con- tors of the Board, revised budget Ltd. (SIDCO), here today. cerned officers to work with a proposals for financial year 2017- Minister of State for Industries missionary spirit to further de- 18 and proposed budget for finan- & Commerce, Syed Farooq A hmad velop industrial sector and attract cial year 2018-19 etc. Andrabi, Vice-Chairman J&K industrialists for establishing Among others, Commissioner SIDCO Subash Jandial besides industrial units in the state. Secretary, Industries and Com- other senior officers were present As a part of the Corporate So- merce, Shailendra Kumar, MD in the meeting. cial Responsibility, the Minister SIDCO, Jaswinder Singh Dua, Ganga, who is Chairman of the directed Managing Director to take Director Industries & Commerce Board, took a detailed review of up initiatives for providing educa- Jammu, Director Industries & the progress on various indus- tion and other facilities to differ- Commerce Kashmir, Directors on tr ial infrastr ucture projects being ently abled children in the state. BOD SIDCO, Rakesh Gupta, Lalit executed by the Corporation. Stressing on effective manage- Mahajan, besides representatives The meeting was informed that ment of hazardous waste mate- and set up ef fluent treatment plants this regard with proper informa- physical progress of projects being nolog y (NIF T), I.T Tower building from Finance and Planning De- the Cor poration has a f ully devel- rial in industrial estates, the Min- for proper treatment, storage and tion dissemination and awareness executed by the Corporation in- at Rangreth Phase-II, Construction partment and officers from In- oped land bank of 26839 kanal in ister directed the concerned to disposal of hazardous waste to so that all contribute towards cluding Trade Facilitation Centre of Conference Hall at IGC, Las- dustries & Commerce Department the shape of industrial estates in ensure that the industrial units protect environment. He sought environmental protection. at Salamabad Uri, Phase II, Na- sipora, Common Effluent Treatment & JK SIDCO were present in the the state and 2347 units have been strictly adhere to the set norms cooperation of all stakeholders in The meeting also reviewed the tional Institute of Fashion Tech- Plant (CETP) and other works. meeting. 04 SRINAGAR | December 20, 2017, Wednesday www.timeandus.com www.facebook.com/TimeandUs [email protected] timeandus @timeandus EDIT/ OPED HIGH ROAD TO DIVORCE AS CRIME: ON INSTANT TRIPLE TALAQ DEMOCRATIC STABILITY The Centre’s proposal to make instant  Kanak Mani Dixit triple talaq an offence punishable with three- year imprisonment and a fine is an unneces- epal has been in distress for two sary attempt to convert a civil wrong into a decades, since the start of the NMaoist war in early 1996, through criminal act. By a three-two majority, the royal autocracy, palace massacre, earthquake, Supreme Court has already declared, and foreign interference and communal polarisa- correctly, that the practice of talaq-e-biddat, tion. Finally, in a second try, the new Con- or instant divorce of a Muslim woman by stitution was promulgated by the Constituent Assembly in September 2015. The last road- uttering the word ‘talaq’ thrice, is illegal and block to its implementation was overcome unenforceable. While two judges in the ma- with a series of local, provincial and nation- jority said the practice was arbitrary and, al elections over the summer-winter of 2017. therefore, unconstitutional, the third judge The parliamentary elections of November ruled that it was illegal because it was con- 26-December 7 ended the 70-year tradition trary to Islamic tenets. Its consequence is of the Nepali Congress (NC) setting the po- litical agenda in power or in dissidence. The that the husband’s marital obligations remain, Lef t alliance of the mainstream Communist regardless of his intention in pronouncing Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), it. When Parliament enacts a law to give ef- or UML, and the Maoists have made a clean fect to the judicial invalidation of talaq-e- sweep to be able to form governments at the biddat, it must primarily ensure protection Centre and all but one of the seven brand new provinces. (The elected MP vote count to Muslim women against its use. Although for the five ‘national parties’ came to 80-UML, the details are not yet available, the proposed 36-Maoist, 23-NC, 11-Rashtriya Janata Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Party and 10-Federal Socialist Forum.) Marriage) Bill, 2017, appears to have provi- Constitutional confidence sions for maintenance or subsistence allow- While this weakening of opposition is cause for concern, Nepal finally seems set ance to the wife and children in the event of for a stable government with longevity beyond triple talaq being pronounced. It seeks to a year. To begin with, Nepal’s adherence to preserve the woman’s entitlement to cus- republicanism, federalism and its own brand tody of her children. While these are welcome of secularism are now set in stone, while and necessary features of a law aimed to earlier there was the fear of backsliding. The placement of elected representatives in three protect the rights of Muslim women against tiers from local, provincial to national — arbitrary divorce, it hardly requires iteration including in the restive Tarai plains — means that the civil character of these aspects of there is now buy-in for the Constitution from marital law must be preserved. all political stakeholders. Instant triple talaq is viewed as sinful and New Delhi’s overt show of displeasure improper by a large section of the commu- regarding the constitutional promulgation Mr. Deuba’s poor oratory could not stand ating jobs for the young work force, including The concurrent list detailing the rights too has been overcome through sheer na- against the UML’s firebrand Khadga Prasad the millions in West A sia, Malaysia and India and responsibilities of not two but three tiers nity itself. Therefore, there can be no dispute tional public will. The citizenry feels empow- Oli, who rode the nationalist plank against likely to return due to pushes and pulls beyond makes Nepal’s experiment unique. Already, about the need to protect Muslim women ered for having participated in each key t he v iv id backdrop of the blockade. Mr. Deuba’s Nepal’s control. This requires movement on one can sense reluctance among the topmost against the practice. But it is also well estab- episode of the last decade, including the dire warnings that the communists as threats infrastructure projects, agro-forestry, tour- leadership and bureaucracy to devolve pow- lished that criminalising something does not People’s Movement of 2006, blocking attempts to democracy lacked credibility because of his ism, service industries and irrigated agri- er to local government as mandated by the have any deterrent effect on its practice. That at communal arson, and overcoming the five- own earlier embrace of Mr. Dahal. culture in the Tarai plains. Constitution. The newborn Constitutional month blockade of 2015-16. Oli’s moment The new Prime Minister will need to mend Bench of the Supreme Cour t w ill need to gear there have been 66 cases of its use after the The new Constitution marks an innova- All eyes are now on Mr. Oli, having emerged fences with New Delhi, energised by the up to tackle the deluge. Supreme Court verdict only underscores the tion in the South Asian landscape, with de- as paramount leader with both electoral and strength of his electoral mandate. Based on There are enough triggers out there for need for protecting women against desertion volution of fiscal, legislative, executive and populist power. Under the new rules, a no- the set of agreements signed in Beijing dur- social discontent to erupt. The profligacy of and abandonment, but is it justified to send other powers not to two but three tier ‘sarkars’. confidence motion against a new government ing his earlier stint at Singha Durbar, Mr. Oli the last decade of “consensus governance” someone to jail? A lso, the fine amount under Besides the national Parliament, the Con- cannot be brought for two years, and it is is expected to accelerate connectivity to the has emptied the national coffers even as ex- stitution has empowered representative likely that he will get to complete a full five- nor th, utilising the Chinese railway net work penditure is set to rise to meet the needs of consideration could as well be awarded as government in the seven provinces, 17 cities, year term. This situation has been unavailable that has arrived on the Tibetan plateau. local and provincial administration. The maintenance or subsistence allowance. The 276 towns and 460 village municipalities. to any of his predecessors in the entire mod- K athmandu does not yet f ully understand post-earthquake reconstruction of households, All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul-Muslimeen Emerging from a history of Kathmandu- ern era. Beijing’s super-charged geopolitical agenda, infrastructure and heritage structures has president, Asaduddin Owaisi, has argued in centrism and two decades without elected The new Prime Minister’s biggest success but a confident Mr. Oli can be expected to yet to gather steam. a letter to the Union Law Minister that there local government, today an entire super- will be to ‘neutralise’ the Maoist party — seek a respectful rather than obsequious There is a sharp difference in the eco- structure of representation is in place. Says through power-sharing or unification — and relationship. As the commentator Jainendra nomic status of the seven federal units, with is no need for a fresh criminal provision the constitutionalist Nilamber Acharya: “A Mr. Dahal may be agreeable as his main Jeevan wrote last week, “We don’t want an- Prov ince No. 1 (in the East) and No. 3 (includ- when existing laws, under Section 498A of system of democratic filtering is in place, and worry of late has been to keep the cadre pla- other ‘India’ across the northern border.” ing K athmandu Valley) the best placed in the the Indian Penal Code or provisions of the there is excitement among the people to ex- cated. In his previous stint as Prime Minis- Nepal having become a feeble interna- GDP and human development indices. An Protection of Women from Domestic Violence periment with this new system.” ter, Mr. Oli had almost brought the transi- tional player due to autocracy, conflict and equalisation protocol is the need of the hour. Act, 2005, already allow the prosecution of Deuba’s debacle tional justice process to a successful closure, transition, Mr. Oli has an opportunity to The power devolved to provincial and a husband for inflicting physical or mental While the caretaker Prime Minister, Sher including accountability for conflict-era bring international respectability back to a local government is liable to expose the Bahadur Deuba, deserves all credit for guid- excesses. The peace process will not be com- level not seen since the time of B.P. Koirala population to mistreatment, from economic cruelty, emotional and economic abuse, and ing societ y through the maze of elections, he plete till this is done, and Mr. Oli’s staying in the 1950s. Insecurities having been dealt crimes to human rights abuse. Civil liberty for deprivation of financial resources. Re- did run a lacklustre campaign and will not the course will ensure long-term peace and with, the confidence of the new republic will forums must rise to the occasion in all seven gardless of whether instant talaq would fall be thanked for the debilitation of the country’s represent a victory for liberal democracy. also be seen in shif ting the of fice and residence provinces, to watchdog all tiers. A society under any of these forms of cruelty or do- premier democratic party. While NC voters Beyond the Maoists, Mr. Oli will have to of the President of Nepal from Shital Niwas heading out into uncharted waters amid eco- mestic violence, criminalising it risks defeat- remained loyal, the Maoist swing vote and build a working relationship not only with to the former Narayanhiti Royal Palace. nomic, political and geopolitical challenges the romantic call of ‘Left unity’ made all the the NC but also the plains-based par ties w ith The ride to democratic stability is bound is asked to implement the democratic, inclu- ing the objective of preserving the husband’s difference. whom he has been combative. Democratic to be bumpy, not least because the Constitu- sive and social justice-oriented ideals that legal obligations, and the payment of main- During the Dashain holidays, the UML stability would, ipso facto, release long- tion — written by politicians rather than are to be found in the Constitution of Nepal tenance. The Centre would do well to recon- sprang a surprise, enticing Maoist Chair pending economic energy for which the new jurists and constitutionalists — is so ‘mag- (2015). sider its draft and limit its scope to providing Pushpa Kamal Dahal (‘Prachanda’) away Prime Minister will have to fight rather than nanimous’ that it will be a challenge to imple- relief to women, instead of creating a new from the Congress with the promise of 60- join the crony capitalists who have entrapped ment. Hundreds of laws need drafting, the Kanak Mani Dixit, a writer and 40% share of seats in the provincial/nation- the political economy during the decade of grey areas in the inter-relationships between journalist based in Kathmandu, is offence out of a civil matter. al elections of November-December. This “political transition”. the three levels of government have to be founding editor of the magazine, ‘Hi- was a godsend for the Maoist party in decline. 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And some discum what not from AAJ KE TAZA KEBER and tred on the path of surrat it mustekeem (The path of risht was used as a deterent as does our world super power do with what context to our reference to context as how we in our T O K A BR ESTA N”. But mind it at that point of time our mind fullness )etc. Let us come back to our nose. This nose of our their show of neculer militarary mist animal and what KHOT local Kashmiri language call it. I mean if its ( Gerett tee is in need and on the level of an expectation or in sub in NEF- is virtually a thermometer of our life because once we lose to dominate the other countries to be know as super powers chevett) nicely shaped its taken as a “Shoob dar Nuss”. If small FESS KE AVAREE GERDEE and contrary going against the our breath we are decleared dead as virtually the shah the forgetting for a while that its allah TVT who is the supreme in size its “Mekkness”. The small one if pointed tontull ness. sermon of Sheik Noor Din. breath or the shah the king is now more their with us thus or the ultimate power anthority / ot the lord of the lords. My If having curve totee ness (The nose of pigeon) If volomous this shaheen shah queen is the trisser of our life. Be loyal toit dear nose, these are some of the frecational duties / quallh in sixe (Bekkee ness) or god forbid having history geography Neffers sum kerrnem – eddel tee veedel and feel its gmpertance or god forbid we will be completely I have pondered upon of your for rest let the others do to arise of a monkey shape nose (Then its penzzee ness) etc. But like Neffers monee shattanus beddel avee. lost in the wilder ness (again ness) of this world as “Deemes” as how dutiful on are and in a knowledge ment of your service an ant its always busy. Inhaling oxygen an exhaling carbon seet chayee ieh dem darree this is the compliment I can done to pass on you as khoderet dioxide the CO2 so its virtually. “The Chumney of our life” And we cursing the host for the delayed meal service while naa bennya how gaa ferseet mee toojee mere yaar so keep or a germ free AIRWASH passage as it confronts and acts as the poor host cursing his luck for the late arrival of the guests “Deem Tellee foree- khya” breathing and living. a speed breaker and arrests the dust particles and acts as a but in both the cases our hands are still on our Nuss The nose speed breaker arrests the dust particles as people or person But who cares. Once the meal is served this poor in jured / (The exixtence is depent on your breath once you (Article pledged With all my blessing to my very with or without ourv an addharcard and are stoped their and mallined nose quictly sends her signals to the brain and our lose the same what will you witter or say. beloved ones Mr. Shamim Indarabi and to Mir Mur- then by its icons The Hair Follicals. Now about its forbiance brain declears the operations stimulates our appetite, directs tazza who recently entered into a matrimonial knot) Let Col Purohit, first Army officer arrested ffor terrorism, claims innocence

05 SRINAGAR | December 20, 2017, Wednesday www.timeandus.com www.facebook.com/TimeandUs [email protected] timeandus @timeandus INTER STATE Criminals as lawmakers: Opposition Cong wants PM's clarification on objects to special courts law 'secret meet with Pakistan' allegation NEW DELHI: The Congress Jaitley said, "We will certainly invite leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's house party on Tuesday demanded clari- all my colleagues, including leader in Delhi in which Pakistani envoy fication from Prime Minister Nar- of the opposition and tr y and discuss, and foreign minister of the neigh- endra Modi over his allegation on find a solution to the issue." bouring country also participated. his predecessor Manmohan Singh The Congress wanted a discus- The prime minister said the over a 'secret meeting with Pakistani sion on the issue under rule number former director general of the Pak- officials' 267 of Rajya Sabha's rule book, but istan Army, Arshad Rafiq, had in- The leader of Opposition in R a- Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu re- sisted that Congress leader Ahmed jya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi A zad, said, jected all the notices. Patel should be made the chief "Manmohan Singh">Dr Manmohan During a poll campaign in Gu- minister of Gujarat. Singh ji's integrity and loyalty to jarat, Prime Minister claimed that "The meeting had run for three the country has been questioned. Amid Congress' uproar in the Manmohan Singh, former vice hours and the nex t day, A iyar called The prime minister should come in Rajya Sabha, Union Finance Min- president Hamid Ansari had at- me "Neech" (low-born)," the prime the House and make it clear." ister and Leader of the House Arun tended a secret meeting at Congress minister said.

NEW DELHI: Soon after the ongo- everyone and legislators alone should ing Parliament winter session resumed not be singled out. BJP's narrow escape in Gujarat: on Tuesday, Congress leaders in Rajya "The law should be for everybody Pakistan hints Sabha opposed the Centre's plan to set and legislators alone should not be Akhilesh Yadav on Congress vote share up 12 special courts to try pending singled out," he said. criminal cases against MPs and MLAs. In reply, Leader of the House and at possible nuclear sembly seats. Congress, which managed to Addressing the Upper House, Con- Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley take the lead for sometime during the count- gress MP Anand Sharma said if the said, "Everybody must get speedy war in South Asia ing, won 80 seats. perception was created that special trials."He asked if the people had Both parties increased their vote shares courts were needed only for MPs, vested interests in delaying trials of NEW DELHI: Hours before US President - BJP by 1.25 per cent and Congress by 2.47 other people should not have to bear politicians.Joining the debate, Sama- Donald Trump asked Pakistan to take "decisive per cent.Yadav on Monday said that Congress the brunt of it. He added it had an in- jwadi Party MP Naresh Agarwal asked action" against terror groups, the country's se- fared better in Gujarat polls than UP polls. herent potential to be abused in en- Jaitley if the NDA government would curity head Nasser Khan Janjua possibility of a Samajwadi Party had entered into an tirety by the government of the day. create special trial courts to try those nuclear war cannot be ruled out in South Asia. alliance with Congress for 2017 assembly Sharma further asked the govern- who defaulted on Rs 8 lakh crore. "The stability of the South Asian region elections in Uttar Pradesh but faced a hu- ment to ensure adequate funds for On Monday, the Lok Sabha and hangs in a delicate balance, and the possibility miliating defeat. setting up special courts to try crimi- Rajya Sabha were adjourned as Con- of nuclear war cannot be ruled out," said Janjua, LUCKNOW: Commenting on Congress "Congress did better work in Gujarat than nal cases against politicians. gress leaders protested in both the the National Security Advisor Lt Gen (retd.) of party's increased vote share in Gujarat elec- it had in Uttar Pradesh. "The government should ensure Houses demanding an apology from Pakistan while addressing a seminar organised tions, Samajwadi Par t y chief A k hilesh Yadav The party looked at the ground-level allocation of adequate funds for setting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over by the Centre for Global and Strategic Studies on Tuesday claimed that BJP's win is a nar- problems intricately, unified its workers and up enough number of courts so that allegations he made against his pre- (CGSS), a think tank recently established by Lt row victory.“BJP made a narrow escape, if a worked for the youth. As for the final outcome, people do not remain in prison for long decessor Manmohan Singh during the Gen (retd) Zaheerul Islam, the Inter-Service In- little more anger would have transformed I welcome the decision of the people at large," periods and the trial is done," he add- campaign trail in Gujarat. telligence (ISI) former chief, reported the Ex- into votes, the results could have been dif- Akhilesh told Zee News. ed.Responding to the debate, Leader The winter session of Parliament press Tribune.“India is being given priority ferent,” said the SP chief. "BJP is a party of miracles. They do well of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam began on December 15 and will conclude over Pakistan in Afghanistan, something that The BJP on Monday scored a victory in in diverting attention from real issues," he Nabi Azad said the law should be for on January 5 next year. will shape the political and strategic dynamics the Gujarat polls winning 99 out of 182 As- said sarcastically. of the war-torn country,” he. He further accused the US of conspiring against the multi-billion China-Pakistan Eco- nomic Corridor (CPEC) with India. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says Muslims in India Vacancies in NGT "The US has given India role in Afghani- stan's political process, giving New Delhi priori- hit functioning ty over Islamabad, and has opposed the CPEC." also Hindus, some laud, others oppose Janjua further claimed that India has been ALIGARH: Rashtriya Swayamsevak he said.Addressing a public function in NEW DELHI: Established in October 2010 for stockpiling a range of dangerous weapons. Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat`s state- Tripura, Bhagwat had said, "The Muslims effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to Announcing its first public policy on Mon- ment - Muslims in India are also Hindus in India are also Hindus. We have no en- environment and conservation of forests and other day, the Trump administration asked Pakistan - has stirred a controversy, w ith some saints mity with anyone. We want welfare of all." natural resources, the National Green Tr ibunal’s (NGT) to assure that its nuclear arsenal is completely supporting his remark while others oppos- "Hindutva is different from Hinduism functioning has been paralysed due to vacancies.As safe. "The United States will also encourage ing it.Endorsing Bhagwat`s remark, Mah- and today the disturbed Western world is on Tuesday, which is NGT chairman justice (retd) Pakistan to continue demonstrating that it is a anth Shakun Pandey said, "His statement eagerly waiting w ith expectations towards Swatanter Kumar’s last day in office, the green court responsible steward of its nuclear assets,” reads is laudable. This is bitter truth that every India`s Hinduism and its philosophy which will be left with less than one-third of its sanctioned the policy released by the White House. citizen who lives in India is Hindu. Those has its roots deep in `Sanatan Dharm` and strength of 20 officials.Two more judicial expert mem- "The prospect for an Indo-Pakistani military who call themselves Muslims, I ask them say ing that he should refrain from mak ing shall revive their society out of the curse. bers, retired justices M S Nambiar and UD Salvi are conflict that could lead to a nuclear exchange re- to check their background. They will find such statements. "There is no point in rais- So, to fulfill their expectations Hinduism set to retire in January and February respectively next mains a key concern requiring consistent diplo- that their ancestors are Hindu. A ll Muslims ing this issue. What message he wants to has become more impor tant today," he said year.Last ditch efforts by the NGT bar association to matic attention." are Hindu."However, Mahant Dharmdas give to Hindus and Muslims. They should at a public function at Swami Vivekananda save the specialised forum from inching towards a Maharaj slammed RSS chief`s statement make such statement after giving it a thought," Maidan on Sunday. closure also failed after the Supreme Court on last week refused to give a two-month extension to its retiring members.Advocate ADN Rao, appearing for Ivanka Trump thanks Telangana CM for warm hospitality during her Hyderabad visit the NGT bar, urged a bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra to pass a judicial order giv ing three months HYDERABAD: United States dow n by her to Chandrasek har R ao, trict. "I am deeply touched by your She also visited the iconic Gol- extension to retiring judicial and non judicial members President Donald Trump's daughter thanked him for the `exquisite gift` thoughtful gesture and by the warmth conda Fort during her visit. of NGT.Pointing to NGT’s depleting strength, Rao Ivanka Trump has thanked Telan- which he had presented to her at the of the people of Telangana. The spokesperson for the United pleaded with the top court to extend the concession gana Chief Minister K Chandrashek- Falaknuma Palace of Hyderabad. I look forward to returning to States Department of State, Heath- of extension of service of retiring members as it did har Rao for his warm hospitality The chief minister had report- India in the near future," she wrote. er Nauert, had said that a Global in the case of the case of Central Administrative Tri- during her Hyderabad visit last month. edly presented her a memento of Ivanka had visited India to attend Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) bunal and the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Ivanka, who is also an advisor Charminar in filigree works crafted the Global Entrepreneurship Sum- held in India was a "tremendous Commission (NCDRC) last month.When Rao as- to President Trump, in a letter penned by the artisans of Karimnagar dis- mit (GES) last month. success". serted, the CJI told him he was “aware of the situation”. Anti-India Sentiment Creeping In Train derailments not just an India-specific problem NEW DELHI: The Amtrak train too, where one could boast of the in- to be critically injured, while in Spain's train accident" in the last seven years, Goa, Says Manohar Parrikar derailment in the United States has frastructural facilities.Goyal's com- Santiago de Compostela derailment, or at least does not feature in the top PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Manohar highlighted the fact that train derail- ments were substantiated the same 77 were reported dead with 143 injured. five of the list.These infrequent in- Parr ikar said on Tuesday those who compared ment is not an India-specific problem day when at least si x people were k illed The reasons reported for these acci- stances are, however, illustrative of an the BJP government in Goa to Nazi rule should and that all over the world, railway after an Amtrak train derailed and dents include collisions between two accelerating decline of large public read European history, adding a pre-Portu- systems suffer accidents, according fell off a bridge in southwest of Unit- commuter trains, technical failure, infrastructure in the country, which guese era anti-India sentiment was resurfac- to safety experts who have comment- ed States' Seattle, adding Washington or excessive speed.The data is nowhere the Centre is certainly working upon, ing in the state.In his Goa Liberation Day ed on the train disaster. to the list of major global train acci- close to India's. In August, 2017, 23 and most substantially on highways, speech delivered here, Mr Parrikar also asked This issue was also raised in Par- dents.In a collection of data and figures passengers were killed and 150 injured airports, harbours, railways - which people to be cautious against a negative men- liament when Members of the House compiled from a number of web por- when the Utkal Kalinga Express de- have not seen enough investments for tality which he said was raising its head in asked Railway Minister Piyush Goy- tals for the last seven years, France railed in Ut tar Pradesh. This accident decades.Statistics show there has been the former Portuguese colony. al about the progress Indian Railways tops the list with as many as four was followed by the derailment of nine a 42 per cent drop (from 85 to 49) from "Some people tried to compare this gov- Catholic Church in Goa had likened the had made since he got appointed, to major accidents between 2010 and coaches of the Kaifiyat Express on the April 2016 to November 2017 in con- ernment with Nazis. I advise them to read Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led coalition which he replied that the progress 2017. The US is a close second with intervening night of August 22 and 23, sequential train accidents in India. the history of Europe, including that of the government to Nazi rule in Germany."Some was remarkable and noticeable. He three accidents and Spain stands third. injuring around 50.In November 24, On the contrary, the above-quot- First and Second World War, then they will people are extremely negative. We should be said the incidents of derailments have In France's Montpellier train crash the Patna-bound Vasco Da Gama E xpress ed list serves as a symbol of a deeper realise that when you point one finger at careful of such mentality. When Goa was come down as there was no major on August 17, 2016, more than 60 train derailed near the Manikpur rail- malaise in the society belonging to someone, then five fingers are pointing at made independent, many people would say accident or mishap reported in the people were injured, while in Eckw- way station in Uttar Pradesh, leaving the developed nations, more so draw- yourself. We need to be careful of such men- that India had snatched Goa. There were recent past.To bring his point home, ersheim train derailment, 11 were three passengers dead and nine injured. ing attention towards failing bridges, talit y," Mr Parr ikar said.In the r un-up to the many who refused to accept that Goa was a Goyal even pointed out that the derail- reported dead, and 42 injured. In US' Apart from these sporadic incidents of other deadly train crashes and an February state assembly poll, an article in a Union Territory of India. That mentality is ments didn't just happen in India and Brooklyn train crash on January 4, technical failures leading to a major erosion of major subway systems in magazine run by the influential Roman repeating again," Mr Parrikar said. were not rare in developed countries 2017, more than 100 people were said tragedy, India has not seen a "global the United States and Europe.

CHANDIGARH: With re- with Pakistan. We cannot al- The Sikh community in are not victimized or coerced commissioner, Can't let ports of Sikhs in Pakistan's low the Sikh community to be Hangu district of Khyber- in any manner, wrote Singh Captain Amarinder said it 'being forced to convert to Is- victimised in such a manner. Pakhtunkhwa province, Pak- in the letter. “We are duty- was a serious issue, especial- Pakistan victimise lam', Punjab Chief Minister It’s our duty to help protect istan, alleged that they were bound to protect the identity ly considering that the forced Captain Amarinder Singh the Sikh identity and the @ 'being forced to convert to Is- of Sikhs, wherever they conversions were allegedly Sikhs: Punjab CM has requested External Af- MEAIndia should pursue the lam' by government officials. (Sikhs) may be living.” being spearheaded by a gov- fairs Minister Sushma Swaraj matter at the highest levels.” The Chief Minister also Pointing out that the com- ernment official. asks Swaraj to to take up the matter with Within hours, Swaraj wrote a letter on the subject munity, which had been liv- Religious freedom is the Pakistani authorities. tweeted back. "We will take to Swaraj. ing in the area for more than right of every human being intervene in forced Tweeting about it, Singh this up at the highest level The Indian government is a century, was reported to and should be upheld by all wrote, “Request @SushmaS- with Government of Paki- duty-bound to ensure that have filed an official com- countries in the larger inter- conversions waraj ji to take up this issue stan," she wrote. Sikhs in any part of the world plaint to the district deputy est of humanity, he added. 06 SRINAGAR | December 20, 2017, Wednesday www.timeandus.com www.facebook.com/TimeandUs [email protected] timeandus @timeandus HEALTH Merely 27% Indians covered by health insurance, says report A joint report by FICCI and KPMG has revealed that only 27 per cent of Indians have health insurance coverage.The report, titled "Health savings account in India", revealed that the healthcare sector in India is largely underpenetrated with government expen- diture constituting approximately 1.4 per cent of the country's GDP. On the other hand, private sector ex- penditure constitutes 70 per cent of the total healthcare expenditure out of which 62 per cent is out of pocket while only eight per cent is covered through pre-financed instruments, as per World Bank Data. This indicates a significant gap in coverage offered by current products and the need for a comprehensive ecosystem of financed healthcare. "Healthcare costs today are going up by the day due to lifestyle diseases in particular and the only way the gap between rising healthcare costs and afford- ability can be bridged is if the insurance sector devel- ops a sustainable and viable mechanism," Antony Jacob, Co-Chair at FICCI Health Insurance Commit- tee, said in a statement on Monday. " Today w ith out of pocket expenses accounting for nearly twice as much as institutional expenses, there exists a real need for an all-inclusive solution towards healthcare in the Indian market. "Currently, the health insurance industry caters largely to institutional treatment leading to consider- able opportunities in targeting outpatient treatment, with medical inflation at 15 per cent, in areas such as consul- tation fees, diagnostics and Being socially isolated may medicine expenses. There is an urgent need for a central- ised health savings scheme managed by a government- nominated body or privately put you at diabetes risk managed by insurers with centralised fund A study has found that men and women compared to those with type of relationships -- with differ- may eventually be used as indicators why individuals limit their management, women who are not active socially normal glucose metabolism. ent stages of Type 2 diabetes," said of diabetes risk," added co-author social participation. the report and remain isolated may be at an Men who lack social participa- lead author Stephanie Brinkhues, Miranda Schram, from the varsit y. Promoting social integra- suggest- increased risk of developing diabe- tion in clubs and groups had a 42 from the Maastricht University For the study, published in the tion and participation may be ed. tes than individuals with larger per cent higher risk of Type 2 dia- Medical Centre, in the Netherlands. journal BMC Public Health, the a promising target in prevention social networks. betes, while those living alone had "As men living alone seem to be team involved 2,861 men and strategies for type 2 diabetes, the The findings showed that a lack 94 per cent higher risk. at a higher risk for the development women aged 40 to 75 years. researchers suggested. of social participation was associ- "The study is the first to determine of type 2 diabetes, they should be- Early changes in glucose me- "Our findings support the idea ated with 60 per cent higher odds the association of a broad range of come recognised as a high risk group tabolism may cause non-specific that resolving social isolation may of pre-diabetes and 112 per cent social network characteristics -- such in health care. Social network size complaints such as tiredness and help prevent the development of higher odds of Type 2 diabetes in as social support, network size or and participation in social activities feeling unwell, which may explain Type 2 diabetes," Brinkhues added. Try these seven India home to over one-third of world's expert tips to slow down the process malnourished children, six percent in Pakistan According to a report released Monday revealed that 6 percent in November, India is home to the children in Pakistan, mostly be- of ageing largest number of malnourished longing to the urban areas, are Skin ageing is a common occurrence as the human children in the world. not only stunted but also facing body begins to age. While you can't really prevent the The report found that till the obesity due to the consumption inevitable from happening, you can certainly slow beginning of 2016, 40 percent of of junk food.The report, launched down the process.Experts have suggested a number Indian children were undernour- by the Planning Commission of of solutions like using natural ingredients like jojoba ished. On the other hand, it point- Pakistan in collaboration with the rich in vitamin E and vitamin C, or by exploring skin ed out that urban India is faced with United Nations World Food Pro- resurfacing solutions to aid you.Datinderjeet Singh the challenge of over nutrition. gramme, also revealed that Pak- Tulla, Head of Department of the Dermat, Laser, Hair The study came after a seminar istan’s spending on nutr ition — 3.7 Transplant and Medical Services category at VLCC in Guwahati also declared nearly percent of the Gross Domestic and Shubhika Jain, Founder of RAS Luxury Oils, have 195 million of India's total popula- Product (GDP) — was the lowest some tips: tion as 'undernourished', being in Asia. Skin Resurfacing solutions: devoid of access to healthy diet. According to Dawn, National Skin resurfacing is a skin therapy is nowadays used According to Wikipedia, despite Manager for Pakistan Scaling up for various skin corrections ranging from skin bright- India's 50% increase in GDP since Nutrition (SUN) Movement Dr ening, skin lightening, skin hydration, pigment cor- 1991, more than one third of the Irshad Danish said that in Pak istan rection, acne and acne scars improvement, reduction world's malnourished children live 70 percent people cannot afford in superficial wrinkles and correction of photo dam- in India. Among these, half of them a balanced diet.Dr Danish said aged skin. under 3 are underweight and a 40 percent food was wasted in Healthy diet: third of wealthiest children are Pakistan but no one took steps to Our diet can help make our skin healthier and over-nutritioned.As per World ly double that of Sub Saharan it ranks third behind only Af- food in markets plays an equally check it or create awareness about youthful. Plenty of fresh fruits and green, leafy veg- Bank estimates, India is one of Africa with dire consequences for ghanistan and Pakistan with a significant role in motivating the it.A s per the repor t, a vast major- etables are recommended. While vitamin C is respon- the highest ranking countries in mobility, mortality, productivity GHI score of 29.0.As India con- community to make the right it y of the world’s hungr y and mal- sible for collagen production found in oranges, lemon, the world for the number of chil- and economic growth.The 2017 tinues to consume non-nutritious, choices.While the situation nourished lived in developing broccoli and kale, vitamin A from carrots, antioxidant dren suffering from malnutrition. Global Hunger Index (GHI) Repor t non-balanced food either in the in India is certainly countries. Southern Asia faces rich berries must be included in our diet. The prevalence of underweight ranked India 97th out of 118 coun- form of under nutrition, over nu- concerning, the Glob- the greatest hunger burden Nuts are a good source of vitamin E, healthy fats, children in India is among the tries with a serious hunger situation. trition or micronutrient deficien- al Nutr ition Repor t with about 281 million un- selenium, magnesium and other micronutrients. highest in the world, and is near- Amongst South Asian nations, cies, the availabilit y of nutritious 2017 launched on dernourished people. Avoid sugar: Food high in sugar accelerates aging of skin and inflammation. The most effective way for clear youth- ful skin is water which helps flushing out toxins. Winter fashion 101: These 7 tips will Thermage: Due to ageing process, the facial skin starts droop- ing down and jowls appear on the face with the laugh help you look smart and stay warm lines becoming prominent. A bipolar radio frequency device which causes tissue heating resulting in col- Make your winter stylish by your duos with a vintage denim for the ones with intricate em- lagen remodelling helps to improve the jowls and opting for some smart jackets jacket and get that up-and-ur- broidery or patches. makes the laugh lines better resulting in lifting of face that are also warm. ban look instantly. *Quilted jackets are forever skin giving a younger fresher look to the face. Think of those classic biker Get into a cutesy doll-hued trending in both soft shades of Clean and natural ingredients: jackets or doll-hued numbers number to prettify any of your beige and grey and in darker What we apply on our skin must be good enough when you are going for a trek regular looks. Style it with rose tones of navy, brown and black. to eat as 60 per cent of what meets our skin goes di- with your squad or for a regular gold hoop earrings. Corduroy Faux fur trimming at the neck- rectly into our bloodstream. Ingredients should be day at work. makes a comeback. Corduroy line and cuffs gives an edge to prioritised to reduce the adverse effects of using On days when you feel you’re not only makes for a great fash- the overall look and keeps you chemical loaded anti-ageing creams lotions which can looking basic, slip into a bur- ion statement but is also ex- cozy in the chilly winds. lead to irritation, temporary fixations, long term re- gundy biker jacket and get sassy. tremely comfortable due to its Colourful ponchos are in- spiratory issues and even cancer. It can amp up your classic black soft, rich feel. creasingly taking over the win- HIFU (High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound): sweater and denim duo. There are several styles in ter fashion scene. Whether it is This device-based treatment is based on ultrasound Go for a stylish mustard corduroy that are both chic and the classic poncho or ones with rays which cause tightening of the muscle layer beneath trench coat. Wear it with a pair versatile and are available in a hood or turtleneck style, pon- the facial skin and also works on the face skin result- of calf-length boots or with deep colours like olive, burgun- chos are much favoured when it ing in collagen remodeling. black office pumps. dy and navy. You can opt for is about an effortlessly fashion- Think a little vintage! Layer printed corduroy jackets or go able look. 07 SRINAGAR | December 20, 2017, Wednesday www.timeandus.com www.facebook.com/TimeandUs [email protected] timeandus @timeandus BUSINESS Bharti Airtel to SOBHA, Puravankara launch Marina acquire Millicom's operations in One - Kerala's Premium Waterfront Rwanda residential project

SOBHA Limited and Puravan- best educational institutions, malls, nial to the home buyers' penchant kara Limited, in co-ownership, markets, places of worship and much to invest and settle in God's Own launched Marina One, one of more."Kochi is fast emerging as the Country. We have used the state- Kerala's largest Super Luxur y wa- commercial and industrial hub of of-art construction technology, terfront homes in Kochi. Located Kerala. Industries such as tourism, unique design aesthetics and be- in the hear t of the cit y along Mar ine spices, seafood, shipping and inter- spoke landscape which brings Drive amongst tranquil oceans national trade are thriving in the luxury at its best," said Managing views, the project offers an exclu- cit y in recent times. The IT and ITES Director Puravankara Limited, NEW DELHI: Telecom giant Bharti Airtel on Tues- sive unmatched opulence. sector has also shown remarkable Ashish R. Puravankara.The residents day entered into a definitive agreement with Millicom Marina One has the unique dis- growth towards transforming the of Marina One will have exclusive International Cellular S.A. under which Airtel Rwanda tinction of a pristine 497-metre city into a key IT hub. access to an expansive 5-acre Urban Limited will acquire 100 percent equity interest in Tigo waterfront the likes of which Kochi This has augmented the demand Park at the centre of 16.7 acres prop- Rwanda Limited.The acquisition will consolidate the is yet to witness. The proposition for luxury housing in the city, re- er t y. There is a large array of ameni- Rwandan telecom market and position Airtel as a strong offering is of 1141 homes in total in flecting the aspirations of people. ties offered in the Urban Park such operator in Rwanda. The consideration for the transac- 3BHK+study and 4BHK, ranging Kochi is also among the fastest as two vast swimming pools, includ- tion is based on approximately six times EBITDA mul- from 2296 sq. ft. to 3710 sq.ft. of growing 'tier II' cities in India with ing a 50-metre lap pool, mini theatre, tiple, payable over two years, and the agreement is super built up area. a major thrust on the real estate, SOBHA Limited, Ravi Menon. formation since the time we start- landscaped park s and walk ing zones, subject to regulatory and statutory approvals. These homes are arranged in a making it a profitable investment "We have been upbeat about ed operations here in 2005. The kids' play area, community spaces Fur thermore, existing Millicom Rwanda customers unique C-shaped design to offer option for Indians and NRIs. With the Kerala market. A lot of HNI city is now well connected with and expansive greenery all along it. will join over 370 million customers on Airtel's global splendid waterfront views to all the Marina One, our aim is to meet Indians, along w ith NR Is from the the Metro line, has access to world Additionally, it offers a luxurious network across 17 countries and avail the benefits of a homes. Marina One is centrally lo- t he ex pectat ions of qua lit y conscious US, UK, Singapore and the well class healthcare and educational club-house replete with sports and superior network, international roaming, and high cated in the heart of the city and and value discerning customers informed local population see Ko- facilities which have resulted in lifestyle spaces such as badminton quality 3G, 4G speed as well as Airtel Money services. offers access to several super-spe- looking for luxury, style and com- chi as an investment destination. the growth of luxury home market. courts, gym, spa, sauna and a con- "Airtel has taken proactive steps in Africa to con- cialty hospitals, some of the city's fortable living," said Chairman, Kochi too has undergone trans- Marina One is another testimo- venience store. solidate and realign the market structure in the last few remaining countries where its operations are lagging on account of lower market share and presence of too many operators. Airtel and Tigo have already merged AU Small Finance Bank joins hands with Sahaj e-Village Adidas to their operations to create a strong viable entity in Gha- NEW DELHI: AU Small Finance Group CEO Sahaj e-Village Ltd., na. Today, it has taken yet another important step to Bank has announced signing an Sanjay Nandrajog. exit wearable acquire Tigo Rwanda to become a profitable and a strong MoU with Sahaj e-Village for extend- "We bring assortment of finan- challenger in a two-player market," said chairman ing its banking service in remote cial inclusion, social inclusion and Bharti Airtel, Sunil Bharti Mittal. areas through Business Correspon- digital inclusion services to rural fitness device "We are also committed to the long term viability dent Agent (BC) model. areas through village level entre- of our operations in two other countries- Kenya and With this MoU, AU Bank w ill be preneurs. This association is very segment Tanzania, to ensure that in 2018 all our 15 operations able to further foster its mission of synergic as AU Bank has a history in Africa start contributing positive margins and cash financial inclusion and greater cus- of providing financial services to flows towards a healthy and profitable Airtel Africa," tomer outreach. Started in 1996, as this strata as an NBFC, Au Finan- he added.In the past, Airtel acquired assets in Uganda AU Financiers, today AU Small ciers," added Sanjay. (Warid) and Congo B (Warid), Kenya (yu Mobile) and Finance Bank has a track record of Sahaj e-Village Limited is a ven- consolidated operations in Ghana (Millicom). The cus- over twenty years of serving the ture initiative of SR EI Infrastr ucture tomers in these markets today enjoy a superior and underbanked and unbanked. Finance Limited (SIFL) that has wider network, affordable voice and data services, Air- As per the agreement that was been bridging the digital divide tel Money and better customer care. signed at the Jaipur headquar ter of between urban and rural India un- With presence across 15 African countries, Airtel AU Bank, the BCs will act as an in- and accessible is our key mission reach to over 500+ locations by der the flagship of NeGP of the Gov- NEW YORK: German sportswear is one of the largest telecom service providers across termediary between the Bank and component. With this BC model tie March 2018," said MD and CEO, ernment of India. and equipment MNC Adidas an- the continent in terms of geographical reach and had the customers in the interior loca- up w ith Sahaj, AU Bank w ill be able AU Small Finance Bank, Sanjay With the objective of ensuring nounced that it will be closing down close to 83 million customers at the end of quarter tions where the Bank does not have to significantly expand its outreach Agarwal."We are delighted to as- enhanced financial inclusion and its hardware division, and therefore, ended September 30, 2017. a presence. The Sahaj Agents will to the hinterlands of India. With sociate with AU Bank for offering achieving greater outreach of the will stall the production of wearable Globally, Airtel is ranked as the third largest mobile gather information, counsel and this MoU, we w ill be able to prov ide banking to the bottom of the pyra- banking sector, Reserve Bank of fitness devices.The announcement services provider in terms of customer base."The ac- provide customized products and banking at 90+ new locations that mid. Sahaj has been work ing across India (RBI) had permitted the banks is one that has been doing rounds quisition reinforces our commitment to the Rwanda services to these customers. did not have banking access hith- 70,000 touch points in multiple gram to use the ser v ices of Business Cor- in the past as well, as Adidas had market and is a significant step towards creating a "Mak ing bank ing easier, simple erto and expand our customer out- panchayats for last ten years," said respondents (BC). already been shifting focus from stronger presence in the country. It will create synergies hardware development for a while with our existing business and help boost operational now."We're not going to see a new efficiencies in the market. The Rwandan telecom mar- running watch from Adidas for a ket will significantly benefit from this acquisition, fur- while," The Verge reported while ther reiterating our stand that in-market consolidations Motorola, Poorvika Mobiles tie-up to bring quoting Stacey Burr, the vice pres- do not just help achieve better market positions but ident of wearable sports electronics benefit customers and the industry as a whole," said at Adidas.Adidas had, in the past, MD and CEO Airtel Africa, Raghunath Mandava. Moto Hub experience to TN, Karnataka released multiple wearable fitness trackers under the name miCoach, CHENNAI: Motorola on of our strategy and our part- mental in consolidating customer experiences and Karnataka.The Moto Hub culminating in the miCoach Smart Tuesday partnered with a nership w ith Poor v ika Mo- Motorola's retail presence," are excited to kick start this store will house the entire Run smartwatch. However, the KaHa raises prominent retail chain in biles is a step further in that added Mathur."We have been relationship," said CEO portfolio of Motorola de- company plans to move over to the south India, Poorvika Mo- direction. Moto Hub will operating in Tamil Nadu and Poorvika Mobiles, Uvaraj. vices, including the online sof t ware segment, specifically, the biles, to strengthen its retail offer unique Moto experi- Karnataka for the last 15 Motorola has been ag- exclusives like Moto e4+, Adidas App and Runtastic, Adidas' USD 4.5 million to presence through Moto Hub ence to customers in an years and have a deep un- gressively increasing its Moto C+, Moto X4 and the mobile fitness company that com- stores across Tamil Nadu environment they are fa- derstanding of the needs retail presence in south popular Moto G families as bines traditional fitness w ith mobile and Karnataka. miliar with, further helping and challenges of our cus- India; a market that has well as Moto Z franchise and applications, social networking and fuel expansion This is the first of its k ind us engage our customers tomers. While we have the witnessed significant growth Moto MODs.They will also elements of gamification, which strategic partnership where better," said MD Motorola strength in reach, Motoro- in the recent past.As part house Motorola accessories made its comeback in 2015. Drive customers can access and Mobility India, Sudhin la brings in the legacy of of the strategy to consolidate like on-ear and in-ear head- However, the exit is not perma- experience the entire port- Mathur."We are confident unparalleled customer ex- its offline presence, Mo- phones, moto shells and nent, as Adidas has reportedly an- NEW DELHI: Early-stage venture capital fund folio of Motorola devices in that Poorvika Mobiles' in- periences making this part- torola plans to open Moto covers. The newly launched nounced plans to partner with YourNest on Tuesday announced that it had suc- a retail format."Offering depth understanding of the nership a perfect combina- Hub over 250 Poorvika stores Moto Mods w ill also be avail- Fitbit for a curated edition of the cessfully participated in a round of fundraising premium customer experi- local market and its sub- tion. We share Motorola's across the 43 cities in Tam- able for customers to expe- iconic smart watch, scheduled for for a Singapore-based consumer IoT company, ence has been a key pillar stantial reach will be instru- vision of providing premium il Nadu, Pondicherry and rience and purchase. sometime in 2018. KaHa.The funding is led by Metals International with the participation of Jungle Ventures, Spring Seeds Capital, Singapore, and existing investor YourNest.A total of USD 4.5 million is invested in Aditya Birla Finance, MoneyTap KaHa, which will help drive the IoT company's Wheelstreet launches dockless expansion plans."KaHa is a technology company partner to ease consumer lending which provides end-to-end solutions to its brand commute in motorbike partners to achieve world-class smart products. NEW DELHI: MoneyTap, an app-based the app-based consumer credit line has at- Our IP in both software and hardware come with credit line on Tuesday announced a strategic tracted over one million users. The company a state-of-the-art social platform," said founder partnership with Aditya Birla Finance Lim- also aims to offer Rs. 300 crores worth of rental segment and CEO, KaHa, Pawan Gandhi. ited (ABFL), a subsidiary of Aditya Birla credit by March 2018 and plans to partner "Consumers across Asia, Europe, and North Capital Limited, allowing MoneyTap users with five other banks and NBFCs in the next BENGALURU: Smart mobility solution for America are some of the most tech-savvy in the to avail credit from the latter. six months.To keep up with its rapid expan- urban commuters Wheelstreet on Tuesday world, and our R&D is focused on anticipating Targeted at the middle-income consum- sion plans, MoneyTap is increasing its em- launched a dockless commute platform - their needs and wants in this fast-developing field. er segment in 20 cities across India, the new ployee count and plans to add 50 new team 'Wheelstreet Go' for its users.After getting a What sets us apart as a brand is our obsession with partnership enables ABFL to leverage Mon- members in tech, data, product, marketing boost of USD 120k from American seed ac- redefining the consumer experience, solving ev- eyTap's technology and data platform to and ops in the next six months. celerator, Y Combinator, earlier in September, eryday problems and creating delightful social evaluate and issue credit to the customers "The partnership serves as a good ex- the start-up is expanding its offerings and journeys," added Gandhi. and provide the best customer experience. ample of disrupting a traditional banking looking to create a niche in the motorbike KaHa's key offerings include COVE and CO- The partnership is in line with ABFL's process and leveraging technology to make rental market.A one of its kind model, the VEnet; IoT platforms which provide flexible solu- commitment to provide easy financing to the experience significantly better for cus- dockless commute provides transportation tions for launching smart networked devices and customers through digital channels. Cur- tomers," said Bala Parthasarathy, CEO and from point A to point B without any human Code on the scooter available at the user's a one-stop solution for brands to bring exciting rently, the company supports over 5000 Co-founder, MoneyTap.On a related note, intervention.Moreover, the commuter will doorsteps."The dockless commute will solve smart wearables to their customers. daily online applications in the MSME and 'Credit Line' means that the customer will now be able to pick-up a bike within 100 me- a real problem in the Indian market. Technol- They support a range of patented vertical con- personal finance categories with an all-cloud be issued a credit limit of up to Rs 5 lakhs, tres, without any third party involvement."The ogy enabled GPS, smart locks and immobil- sumer experience ranging from standard clinical hosted technology stack. without any collateral or charging any in- dockless commute has been launched in three isers w ill ensure securit y of the bikes. We are health, wellness, sports and fitness, safety, smart "Our partnership is aimed at ensuring terest.The app also allows customers to specific regions in Bangalore including Kora- excited with this newest feature of Wheelstreet payment, sensor-based gaming, smart fashion, hassle-free access to credit to address the decide their EMI plans and provides flex- mangala, BTM, and HSR Layout. We have and our consumers have reflected the same home automation to smart automobile and is cur- growing needs of consumer credit. Given ible payback periods ranging from two observed the trends of early adopters in these enthusiasm. We are also looking at adding rently deployed in over 100,000 devices across Asia. ABFL's rich expertise of SME underwriting months to three years. The app also allows areas and have received a hearty response 25,000 scooters to our existing fleet in the KaHa also offers an end-to-end solution for and MoneyTap's innovative solution, this for the credit line to be replenished once with high repeat usage per day trying the upcoming quarter," said co-founder and CEO, smart analogue watch tech, integrating everything synergy allows us the opportunity to stay all existent EMIs are paid back.All financial dockless commute in the pilot phase," said Wheelstreet, Pranay Shrivastava.Being the from design, hardware, and firmware, iOS/Android ahead of the industry curve while providing transactions such as billing and repay ment co-founder and CMO, Wheelstreet, Moksha first ever company to launch a bike rental application, to cloud services, analytics and after- a world class experience to the customers," are directly dealt w ith the respective bank Srivastava.'Wheelstreet Go' will make intra- marketplace in India, Wheelstreet has taken sales service tools. said R akesh Singh, CEO - Adit ya Birla Finance or NBFC, using secure A PIs, thus ensur ing city commute hassle-free and allow the user the first mover advantage to launch station- Limited.Since its launch in September 2016, 100 percent secure transactions. to book a scooter by merely scanning the QR less bikes in the form of 'WS GO'. 08 SRINAGAR | December 20, 2017, Wednesday www.timeandus.com www.facebook.com/TimeandUs [email protected] timeandus @timeandus SPORTS Smith closes in on Bradman's record YOUNGSTERS in ICC Test ARE VERY EXCITED rankings DUBAI: Australian skipper and top-ranked Steve Smith's phenomenal run has lifted him to new heights in the latest ICC Test Player rankings as he has moved TO PLAY FOR INDIA: closer towards Don Bradman's highest-ever ranking points after a match-winning double-century in the third Ashes Test against England in Perth. The Australia captain's innings of 239, which helped DINESH KARTHIK his team regain the Ashes by taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, has seen him reach a tally of 945 points to take joint second position in the all-time list along with Len Hutton. Smith had reached 941 points after the first Test in Adelaide before dropping briefly to 938 after the Brisbane Test. CUTTACK: Indian batsman Dinesh selectors for giving them the op- Karthik explained, "That is the se- upon the situation of the match, he India won both the Test series Smith, who has gained seven points after his Perth K ar thik on Tuesday lauded the young portunity to play for India. lectors' decision. We are trying out would be ready to bat anywhere down 1-0 and the ODI series 2-1 against performance to overtake Peter May, Ricky Ponting players for grabbing opportunities "These are very exciting times new players and assessing them that the middle order. Sri Lanka. They will play the first and Jack Hobbs and to within16 points of Bradman's and are excited to play for India. for them (youngsters). Lots of guys how they would react to a situation, Asked about Basil Thampi, who T20 international match at the Bara- tally of 961 points, has had a minimum of 918 points Addressing a press conference, are having Indian Premier League whether it's ODIs or T20s. This (T20 is included in the squad, Karthik bati Stadium in Cuttack tomorrow. over the past 12 months, which is 25 more than second- Karthik said, "It's a great opportu- (IPL) experience and seniors are ser ies) is also a platform for the young said, "Basil is a very good bowler. Rohit Sharma will once again placed Virat Kohli's current total. nity for the young boys to come in there to guide them. The youngsters guys to go out and show their talent." He is someone who bowls yorkers captain the T20 side, in Virat Kohli's His batting average of 62.32 is second only to and play for us. This is the first time are confident to play at the interna- The left-handed batsman also consistently. He is also very good in absence.India will be looking to win Bradman in terms of batsmen with at least 20 Test and a very long time, the youngsters tional level", added Karthik. clar ified that he would be batting at bowling slow balls and occassion- the T20 ser ies as well, as a confidence innings and by the time the fourth Test of the series are playing in the team." On being asked about the constant No 4 position in the limited-overs ally bowls the knuckle ball. He has booster, ahead of their tough South starts on Boxing Day, he would be the number one for Karthik also thanked the Indian experimenting of the team squad, format. But, if required, depending all the ingredients for any T20 match." Africa tour in January. two years. Smith is already ahead of Bradman with regard to the number of Tests at the top. He has now been number one for 114 Tests, which is the fifth-most in a De Villiers, Steyn back in Proteas squad list led by Gary Sobers (189 Tests) and with Viv Rich- Babar Azam ards (179), Lara (140) and Tendulkar (139) the others ahead of him. quashes comparison for inaugural four-day Test Other batsmen to reach career-best rankings after the Perth Test include Dawid Malan of England (up JOHANNESBURG: Wick- it is very encouraging that our 47 places to a career-best 52nd) after his innings of with big player` etkeeper-batsman AB de Villiers four premium fast bowlers - 140 and 54 in Perth and Mitchell Marsh of Australia and fast bowler Dale Steyn have Steyn, Philander, Kagiso (up 44 places to 65th) after his score of 181. Kohli made their long-awaited return R abada and Morne Morkel - are Meanwhile, Jonny Bairstow (up one place to 15th) to the 14-man national Test all back in the selection mix," and Usman Khawaja (up two places to 19th) have also squad for the inaugural day- he also said about Vernon.Skip- moved up. night Test against Zimbabwe, per Faf du Plessis, who was In the bowlers' list led by England's new-ball beginning at the St. George's earlier doubtful for the day- bowler James Anderson, Australia pace bowler Josh Park in Port Elizabeth from night Test against Zimbabwe Hazlewood has gained one slot to move into the top Boxing Day. as Cricket South Africa was five after finishing with eight wickets in the match. De Villiers, regarded as one considering not to rush with Pat Cummins of Australia (up four places to a career- of the best batsmen of his gen- his inclusion in the squad, has best 39th) and Craig Overton of England (up seven eration and also as one of the land.Reflecting on de Villiers and Steyn's returned to the team after re- places to 89th) have also gained in the latest rankings. greatest of all time, stepped down from inclusion, Cricket South Africa (CSA) maining out of action for six weeks. Australia, who won the Perth Test by an innings Test captaincy in December 2016 fol- National Selection Panel Convener The 33-year-old has not played and 41 runs at the WACA to regain the coveted urn, lowing an elbow injury, which kept him Linda Zondi said that he feels really cricket since sustaining an acute lumbar will now play the inconsequential fourth Test against out of the team for a long period. Later excited to have the two icons of the game disc injury during the third ODI against England, beginning December 26 at the Melbourne a self-imposed exile sidelined him from back in the longest format of the game. Bangladesh late October and was sub- Cricket Ground (MCG). Tests in 2017. "It is a very exciting moment not just sequently sidelined for six weeks. KARACHI: Pak istan middle-order batsman Babar The 34-year-old has been out of ac- for South Africa but for world cricket to Following lone Test against Zimba- Azam has played down his comparison with Indian tion since injuring his shoulder during have Dale and AB, two icons of the game, bwe, South Africa are slated to host skipper Virat Kohli, saying he should not be likened a series against Australia in Perth in back in the multi-day format. After Zim- India for three-match Test series, six with such a `big player`. November last year. He recently made babwe we have two very tough home ODIs and threeT20Is, star ting on Janu- Descr ibing Kohli as `the No.1 batsman in the world`, a return from long injury lay-off when Test Series coming up against India, the ary 5 in Cape Town. the 23-year-old said that he took wants to perform like he played for Titans in the Ram Slam No. 1 ranked side in the world, and Aus- Standard Bank Proteas Test squad: the Indian skipper for Pakistan. T20 Challenge last month. tralia, who have just regained the Ash- Faf du Plessis (capt), Hashim Amla, "He compared me with a very big player. I think it Meanwhile, Vernon Philander has es in their current series against England," Temba Bavuma , Quinton de Kock, Theu- shouldn't be done. But that is the coach's thinking. also been recalled in the Proteas squad Zondi said."AB and Dale bring loads of nis de Bruyn, AB de Villiers, Dean Elgar, Maybe the stats at the start of our careers are similar, after missing the most recent series experience to the side apart from being Keshav Maharaj , A iden Mark ram , Morne but he is the No.1 batsman in the world. I want to against Bangladesh following an injury two of the South African all-time greats. Morkel , Andile Phehlukwayo, Vernon perform at a high level for Pakistan too," ESPNcricin- picked up during the winter tour to Eng- It is also good to have Vernon back and Philander, Kagiso Rabada, Dale Steyn. fo quoted Azam, as saying. Last year, Pak istan head coach Mickey A r thur had likened A zam with Kohli, saying the 22-year-old is an exceptional player and could perform as good as the Vijender Singh's trainer confident of his Indian swashbuckling batsman. Du Plessis doubtful Meanwhile, the Pakistan batsman further revealed that he used to draw inspiration from South African for inaugural four- 'knockout win' over Ernest Amuzu star batsman AB de Villiers in the early days before, adding that nowadays he also looks at Kohli, Hashim be able to control easily enough with Amla and others."I loved watching AB de Villiers in day Test his jabbing and boxing abilities, it's just the early days. I used to follow him closely. I copied he's been in the ring many times with him a lot too. In the nets, I used to at least try some of JOHANNESBURG: fighters similar to Amuzu, so this should the shots he played in the matches. Those hadn't been South Africa Test skipper not oppose to many difficulties to adjust played back then. I still don't try those shots. I play Faf du Plessis, who is recov- from southpaw to orthodox because he normally. Nowadays I follow Virat Kohli, Hashim Amla, ering from a back injury, is has done too many times in his career and of course, de Villiers," he said. doubtful for the inaugural over the years"."We are looking to put When quizzed what advice he would give to the four-day Test against Zim- on a good show, he has been training aspiring cricketers, Azam said that he would ask them babwe, starting on Boxing hard. We just had a great session and to never compromise on their game and spend more Day. he feels strong. Technically also he is time on the ground. The 33-year-old sus- going great and is hitting it very clean "I would say never compromise on your cricket. tained an acute lumbar disc and accurate. So I think he will be able The more time you give to the ground, the more it will injury during the third ODI to control the fight in the first 2-3 give back to you. Keep an eye on your fitness and give against Bangladesh late Oc- rounds, start breaking his opponent your 100 per cent in matches. Stay focussed," Azam tober and was subsequently sidelined for six weeks. down, hopefully in the middle rounds said.Azam was called up to represent the green shirts However, du Plessis underwent surgery on a problem- get the guy out with it. And vijender during an ODI series against Zimbabwe, thus making atic shoulder during that period and, therefore, was forced NEW DELHI: With just few days to "He is training very hard in India is much more gifted than Amuzu, it's an international debut on the home ground amidst to miss the recently-concluded Ram Slam. He was also not go for the mega double title defence fight, from the last sometime, he has been not about what Amuzu is going bring Pakistan's isolation as an international cricketing named in the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Invitation XI for Vijender Singh's trainer Lee Beard is sparring 10-12 rounds daily with 3-4 for him, he just has to put a good show venue in May 2015.In January this year, Azam became a warm-up match against Zimbabwe, which is to be held on confident of the Indian boxing sensa- different guys and also putting the and perform his best when gets in that the joint-fastest player in history to score 1,000 career Wednesday.Last week, South Africa team manager, Dr tion's knockout win against African strength and condition to work hard ring that'll be enough for him. runs in one-day internationals when he struck a 100- Mohammed Moosajee, had said that though du Plessis is middleweight champion from Ghana also. We know about the opponent, and And as long he will perform and ball 84 against Australia in the third ODI at the WACA, `on track` to full fitness, a late decision would be taken Ernest Amuzu at the Sawai Mansingh we have been working on the technical sticks to the game plan that we have set Perth.He reached the landmark in just 21 innings to given the workload over the coming three months. Stadium on December 23 in Jaipur. part of the game planning. We have run on he should be able to control able to join West Indies great Viv Richards, England's Kevin "If we reach next week and see that Faf would benefit Vijender will be defending his WBO a few tests on him and he looks in good the control first few rounds" added Lee Pietersen and Jonathan Trott as well as South Africa's from another week off, then we will give him that time.We Or iental and A sia Pacific Super middle- shape for the fight," he said.Talking about Beard.This will be Vijender's last fight Quinton de Kock. Azam has appeared in a total of 36 are not going to be foolish with his return, because there is weight titles, which he won after winning Vijender's opponent, Lee Beard said of 2017 and the Indian wishes to end ODIs for Pakistan scoring 1,758 runs and 11 Tests a lot of cricket over the next few months," ESPNcricinfo six bouts abroad and three in India. This "You know Ernest Amuzu has got a good the year on a winning note that too with smashing 475 runs. He has also played 14 T20Is amass- quoted Moosajee, as saying. bout will be his fourth in the country. record, and he is strong fighter who has a knockout win.On the other hand, ing 468 runs for the country. In case du Plessis miss the inaugural four-day day-night While Ernest Amuzu is leaving no played a lot of fights but Vijender is an Amuzu holds a good record of 25 fights Kohli, on the other hand, has performed exceed- Test, South Africa would have a ready-made replacement stone unturned to make his punches amazing boxer and always focused on with 23 wins (21 Knockouts), and two ingly well across all formats of the game in the recent in AB de Villiers, who is eager to make a return in the longest stronger by the day, the Indian boxing the strategies planned by us. Vijender loss having played 122 rounds of profes- years.The Indian skipper, ranked No.1 in T20 and format of the game.South Africa can also rope in stand-in sensation is not far behind either. has boxed off many tough fighters who sional boxing.Commonwealth Games ODI cricket, has also moved up to the second spot skipper Dean Elgar, who led the side at Lord's when du As the fight is coming closer, the have had different style of boxing, but bronze medallist A mandeep Singh and in the latest Test batting rankings behind Steve Plessis was on paternity leave.Following lone Test against intensity of Vijender's training is increas- southpaw is bit more difficult to fight & two times Asian Boxing champion Kul- Smith after his double century of 243 and 50 against Zimbabwe, South Africa are slated to host India for three- ing day by day and his trainer Lee Beard he has fought less opponents of southpaw. deep Singh will also be featured in the Sri Lanka last month. match Test series, six ODIs and threeT20Is, starting on is very impressed with the hard work But he is good at every technical style six all-Indian undercard bouts of Vijen- January 5 in Cape Town. Vijender is putting in. boxing. This is a fight which he should der Singh's fight night.

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