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PUBLISHED FROM DELHI & KOLKATA VOL. 13, ISSUE 218 | Tuesday, 7 August 2018 | New Delhi | Pages 16 | Rs 3.00 NO HALF TRUTHS pNIFTY 11,387.10 (+26.30) pSENSEX 37,691.89 (+135.73) qDOW JONES 25,430.71 (+31.87) pNASDAQ 7820.41 (+8.40) pRUPEE/DOLLAR 68.88 (+0.28) pRUPEE/EURO 79.53 (+0.20) pGOLD/10GM 30,585 (+35.00) pSILVER/K 39,200(+100.00) DELHI METRO’S PARL PASSES BILL US YOUTHS BEAT I HAVEN’T MADE DDSC-LAJPAT TO PROVIDE DEATH SIKH, SAY ‘ YOU IT BIG YET: NAGAR LINE OPENS TO CHILD RAPE AREN’T WELCOME VAANI KAPOOR FOR PUBLIC PG3 CONVICTS PG7 HERE! GO BACK!’ PG10 PG16 Karunanidhi's OATH-TAKING CEREMONY OF JUSTICE K M JOSEPH, TWO OTHERS TODAY Harivansh likely NDA condition declines, next SC judges meet CJI over Justice choice for RS Dy Chair; 24 hours crucial Oppn to name pick today MPOST BUREAU SIMONTINI BHATTACHARJEE CHENNAI: K M Joseph seniority issue The condition NEW DELHI: The stage is set of ailing DMK MPOST BUREAU for a keen contest between the patriarch M NDA and the Opposition for Karunanidhi NEW DELHI: The oath-taking cer- the post of Rajya Sabha deputy has "declined" emony of three judges elevated to the chairman with JD(U) MP Har- and keep- Supreme Court - Justices Indira Baner- ivansh emerging as the candi- ing his vital jee, Vineet Saran and K M Joseph - will date of the ruling alliance for organs functioning remains a take place as scheduled on Tuesday the August 9 election. "challenge", Kauvery Hospital in the order of seniority notified by The Opposition has often Highlights said on Monday, indicating the the Centre. prevailed over the govern- next 24 hours could be crucial. Highly placed sources in the ment in the numbers game »»Rajya Sabha Chairman The 94-year-old five-time Supreme Court said that nothing much in the House, but the BJP is M Venkaiah Naidu Tamil Nadu chief minister was could be done at this stage and the con- hopeful of turning the tables announced in the House continuously monitored and cerns raised by some of the apex court on its rivals with the support that the election would treated with active medical judges would be discussed after the of regional parties such as be held at 11 am on support, a press release issued three judges are sworn in on Tuesday. the AIADMK, BJD, TRS and by the hospital said. The sources said except Justice Ran- YSR Congress - all of whom August 9 "There has been a decline in jan Gogoi, a member of the apex court Justice Indira Banerjee Justice Vineet Saran Justice K M Joseph have lent support to it now »» The current strength of the the medical condition of DMK collegium who was on leave; others had and then. Rajya Sabha is 244 and president and former Chief “informally” deliberated on the Cen- »» Justices M B Lokur and Kurian Joseph, »»Decision has »» The sources said that the CJI Rajya Sabha Chairman M Minister M Karunanidhi. tre’s alleged decision to lower down the who are members of the collegium, met been taken as assured the judges that he Venkaiah Naidu announced support of 123 members Maintaining his vital organ seniority of Justice K M Joseph. the CJI at the judges’ lounge during the per the law, says would consult Justice Gogoi and in the House that the election would be needed for a functions continues to remain However, it was decided that the tea before the start of the day’s working government take up the issue with the Centre would be held at 11 am on win in the full House a challenge considering his age- oath-taking ceremony should take August 9. related ailments," it said. place. He also suggested that »»The post of the deputy "His response to the medi- “Let the oath-taking take place. were of the view that there was a need to tice of the Madras High Court, was at Justice K M Joseph, the Chief Justice the deputy chairman should chairman has been cal interventions over the next There is no time. The oath-taking can’t sit together and ponder over the issue. number one, followed by that of Jus- of the Uttarakhand High Court, headed be elected by consensus. The lying vacant since June 24 hours will determine the be deferred. It has to be seen what can They said that the CJI, who heads tice Vineet Saran, Chief Justice of the a bench which had quashed the impo- nomination papers will have this year following the prognosis," Executive Director be done later,” one of the sources said the collegium, assured the judges that Orissa High Court. sition of President’s Rule in the state in to be filed before noon on retirement of P J Kurien of the Hospital Dr Aravindan about the discussion that was held he would consult Justice Gogoi who is It is the convention that seniority 2016. Uttarakhand was then under the August 8. Selvaraj said in the terse two- among the judges on Monday morn- the senior-most after him and take up of the judges is determined by order Congress rule. The post of the dep- paragraph release. ing at the judges’ lounge before they the issue with the Centre. of names notified by the government. Facing the heat of opposition as uty chairman has been lying numbers add up to 126. Soon after the news of a commenced the day’s working in the The Centre on Friday last came out The President signed the warrants well as judges of the Supreme Court vacant since June this year fol- However, even if par- decline in Karunanidhi's con- apex court. with the notification on the appoint- of appointment of the three judges on over the issue of lowering the seniority lowing the retirement of P J ties like BJD or TRS abstain dition spread, hundreds of his Judges including members of the ment of the three judges to the apex August 3. of Justice KM Joseph, the government Kurien, who was elected to the from voting, then things will supporters gathered outside collegium comprising Justices M B court by putting at number three the Justice Joseph’s elevation to the apex on Monday came out with facts stat- Upper House of Parliament on become tricky for the ruling the hospital, including a large Lokur, Kurian Joseph and A K Sikri seniority of Justice K M Joseph. court put an end to a protracted stand- ing that the decision has been taken a Congress ticket from Kerala. alliance. number of women, some fail- met Chief Justice Dipak Misra. In the notification, the names of off between the government and the as per the law and no ‘inappropriate’ While the BJP-led NDA However, the United- ing to control their tears. The sources said that the judges Justice Indira Banerjee, Chief Jus- judiciary. trend has been followed. See P5 did not make any formal opposition is yet to name their announcement, sources said candidate. Reportedly, the final Harivansh, a veteran journal- decision will be made after Govt trying to start Build single facility to prevent ist and first-time parliamentar- another meeting of Opposi- Muzaffarpur re-run: 24 girls ian, is likely to be their choice tion on Tuesday afternoon. 5 river inter-linking for the post. On Monday evening a misuse by NGOs: Maneka The BJP’s decision to opt meeting by the opposition par- projects in FY19 rescued from UP shelter home for a member of its ally as its ties was attended by Ghulam NITIN GADKARI MPOST BUREAU choice is driven by its desire Nabi Azad, Ahmed Patel to be more accommodative and Kapil Sibal of Congress, DM removed, high-level probe ordered NEW DELHI: In the after- to its partners, many of whom Ramgopal Yadav of Sama- math of the alleged sexual have often expressed their res- jwadi Party, Tiruch Shiva of In today’s MPOST BUREAU assault of minor girls in ervations at the saffron par- DMK, Satish Chandra Mishra Muzaffarpur and Deora, ty’s treatment of them since of Bahujan Samajwadi Party, paper DEORIA/LUCKNOW: Twenty-four girls Women and Child Devel- the government was formed Praful Patel of NCP, D Raja of were rescued from a shelter home in Deo- opment Minister Maneka the government. in 2014. CPI, Derek O’Brien of TMC, CITY ... ria after an allegation of sexual exploitation Gandhi on Monday asked “I have been asking for The current strength of the Misa Bharti and Manoj Jha of of the inmates came to light, prompting the states to build a single large a scheme where each state Rajya Sabha is 244 and sup- RJD, CM Ramesh of Telegu MAN KILLS WIFE, THEN HANGS HIMSELF 4 Uttar Pradesh government to swing into central facility to house should have a single large port of 123 members would Desam Party, and TK Ranga- NATION a damage control mode by removing the such children in a bid to facility to house all such be needed for a win in the full rajan of CPIM. district magistrate and ordering a high- prevent “abuse and misuse” girls and children which House. The last time an election CONSTITUTIONAL STATUS TO NCBC 6 level probe. by NGOs. should be run by the state Besides the nominated and took place for the Rajya Sabha Police said three people, including a She said the adoption government,” she said. independent members affili- deputy chairperson’s post was EDIT couple who ran the shelter, were arrested Kumar and ADG (Women Cell) Anju and skill development pro- Other homes in the ated to it, the BJP is banking in 1992. The fight was between in connection with the matter. Gupta have been rushed to Deoria, and grammes in a central facil- state should only pro- on the support of 13, nine, Congress candidate Najma INDIA’S ARTIFICIAL MILK GLUT 8 “Twenty-four girls were rescued on they have been asked to submit their report ity would be much easier vide temporary shelter to six and two members of the Heptulla, who is now with the INTERNATIONAL Sunday from the shelter home at station by tonight,” Joshi said. and it would also help in women, girls and children AIADMK, BJD, TRS, YSR BJP, and Renuka Chowdhary, road in the name of Ma Vindhyawas- The minister said that the recognition checking “abuse and mis- in distress situations and Congress respectively, its floor who was the opposition can- PTI ‘APPOINTS’ IMRAN ITS PM NOMINEE 10 ini Mahila Prakishan Evam Samaj Sewa of the NGO was revoked one year back and use” by NGOs who are after clearance by the Child managers said. didate. Najma Heptulla won Sansthan, which has 42 inmates. Eighteen funds were stopped. running their own shelter Welfare Committee, Gan- If all four parties support with 128 votes against Renuka BUSINESS inmates are still missing. We have sealed it,” “We will probe how it was function- homes with grants from dhi said. See P7 the NDA candidate, then the Chowdhary’s 95. See P5 INDRA NOOYI IS STEPPING DOWN 13 Superintendent of Police Rohan P Kanay ing till now and see who is responsible for said in Deoria. this,” she said. FOR RUNWAY INCURSION AT RIYADH SPORT Taking a serious note of the matter, Abhishek Pandey was the district pro- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered bation officer when the recognition of the ‘PRESSURE ON OTHERS TO AFFECT KOHLI’ 14 the immediate removal of Deoria District NGO was revoked. Magistrate Sujit Kumar, UP Minister for “The probe will be fair and strict action DGCA suspends licence of 2 Jet Airways pilots Women and Child Welfare Rita Bahuguna will be taken against the guilty. The probe FOR ADVERTISING Joshi told reporters in Lucknow. team will talk to inmates and take into MPOST BUREAU As many as 148 peo- The aircraft was taxing at kindly contact at 9810195709 She said Adityanath had sent a high- account their ordeal while preparing the ple on board the Mumbai- 100 knots. It veered off the or level probe team to Deoria for on-the-spot report,” she said. MUMBAI: The Directorate bound Jet Airways flight runway due to sudden stop- [email protected] inquiry. The chief minister has asked the She said that the chief minister had General of Civil Aviation escaped unhurt after the ping, the official had said. probe team to prepare a report by Mon- already issued an order on August 3, after has suspended the flying aircraft went off the runway “The DGCA has sus- day night. Muzaffarpur incident in Bihar emerged, licence of two Jet Airways following an aborted take off pended the flying licence of FOR SUBSCRIPTION “Besides this, the then district proba- asking DMs in UP to check all such shel- pilots for attempting to take from there on August 3, the both the pilots involved in kindly contact at 8800854665 tion officer (DPO) Abhishek Pandey has ter homes. off an aircraft from a taxi- airline had said. runway excursion incident or been suspended and a departmental probe “All DMs have been asked to submit way parallel to the runway An official of the avia- the take off after they were at Riyadh, pending investiga- [email protected] ordered against the two other officers. their report within 12 hours,” the minis- at Riyadh airport in Saudi tion regulator DGCA had informed about a “barrier” tion,” a senior DGCA official “Additional Chief Secretary Renuka ter said. Arabia last week. said that the pilots aborted on the runway. said on Monday. Will send you to Tihar if you obstruct FLATTENED HOUSES AND TOPPLED BRIDGES sealing: SC warns BJP councillor At least 98 dead in powerful Indonesia quake

OUR CORRESPONDENT when they had gone to seal unauthor- MATARAM: A powerful earth- nitude 7.0 by Indonesian authori- ised constructions as per directions quake flattened houses and top- ties and 6.9 by the US Geological NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of the court-mandated monitoring pled bridges on the Indonesian Survey, struck at a shallow depth warned on Monday that those blocking committee. tourist island of Lombok, killing at of 10.5 kilometres (6 miles) in the the government officials from carrying During the brief hearing, Suryan’s least 98 people and shaking neigh- northern part of Lombok. Shallow out sealing of unauthorised and illegal counsel told the bench that he had bouring Bali, as authorities said on quakes tend to cause more damage constructions in Delhi would be sent filed an affidavit tendering uncondi- Monday that rescuers still hadn't than deeper ones. directly to the Tihar jail from the court. tional apology and he would not repeat reached some devastated areas and "We were sitting there having The stern warn- any such thing in the the death toll would climb. dinner at about 7 o'clock last night; ing came from a future. It was the second deadly quake we just felt a massive shaking, and bench of Justices “Make sure that it in a week to hit Lombok. A July 29 the lights went off, and everyone Madan B Lokur is not repeated and if quake killed 16 people and dam- just ran," Australian tourist Kim and Deepak Gupta, you do it again, then aged hundreds of houses, some of Liebelt said as he waited with other which accepted an come to the court which collapsed in Sunday eve- travellers for a flight out at Lom- unconditional apol- with a suitcase as ning's magnitude 7.0 temblor, kill- bok's international airport. ogy tendered by you will go directly to ing those inside. Devastation caused by an earthquake in Sembalun, on Lombok Island, Indonesia AP/PTI "And then the roof started fall- Mukesh Suryan, the Tihar jail from here,” National Disaster Mitigation ing on us, rocks and rubble, and chairman of the wards committee of the bench said. Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo The ruins of a mosque that col- with rescuers battling collapsed increase". then just everyone running to get the Najafgarh zone, against whom The apex court had earlier warned Nugroho told a news conference lapsed in Lading-Lading village bridges, electricity and commu- More than 230 people were away," he said. allegations were levelled that he had against threats given to officials, who that damage was "massive" in while people prayed inside was nication blackouts and damaged seriously injured. Thousands of Videos showed screaming threatened the officials. were carrying out sealing of unauthor- northern Lombok. being pulled apart by a backhoe roads blocked with debris. homes and buildings were dam- people running in panic from a The Forum of MCD Engineers ised constructions, and said that such In several districts, more than in search of victims. Nugroho said the death toll aged, and 20,000 people were in shopping mall and a neighbour- had alleged in the apex court that kind of ‘dadagiri’ (bullying tactics) half the homes were destroyed or Some areas still hadn't been had risen to 98, after warning temporary shelters. hood in Bali where parked vehi- Suryan had threatened the officials would not work. severely damaged. reached as of mid-afternoon, earlier that it would "definitely The quake, measured at mag- cles swayed. AGENCIES 2 mp around town MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 Bharatanatyam Arangetram: Beat monsoon woes with A tribute to Geeta Chandran

OUR CORRESPONDENT and neck movement in the racy khan- dam nadai (beat), followed by Jatiswaram, RENOWNED DANCER and Guru Pad- which is pure dance. In the central item, mashri Geeta Chandran presented a she did a 40-minute long Shringara Var- Bharatanatyam Arangetram by her dis- nam, wherein the Nayaka (the protagonist) ciple Sowmya Laxmi Narayanan at Chin- is asking her sakhi to get Lord Kartikeya maya Mission Auditorium, New Delhi. The as this is the right time for love. She was evening witnessed a large turnout of music accompanied by Geeta Chandran (Nat- and dance lovers. tuvangam), K. Venkateshwaran (Vocal), A 12th class student of The Moth- Manohar Balatchandirane (Mridangam), ers International School, Sowmya G. Raghavendra Prasath (Violin) and is the daughter of Mythili and P.K. Rajat Prasanna (Flute). Her performance Narayanan. The day was more sig- received a standing ovation from critics, nificant to her than just the date artists, and well-wishers. NEEM or her first solo performance, as it “Arangetram is an important occa- marked eleven years of her sion in the career of any Bharatanatyam Experts say that a natural road to health and wellness can start with engagement and dedication dancer. After eleven years of ardu- to Bharatanatyam. ous training, Akka (Geeta, All those dance classes Guru) is confident that I'm bringing neem into your life in a significant way sowed and stirred the ready for a solo perfor- seed of passion within mance, and it is an hon- Sowmya, who after our to her; as it marks crossing the threshold the first milestone in eem has been referred to as a “wonder has also been useful in controlling high blood toothaches. During monsoon, complaints about of six, found artistic my journey into the ocean of herb” for the many beneficial prop- sugar and regulating blood pressure. sensitive teeth increase due to the cold air and sanctorum under Guru Bharatanatyam”, says Sowmya. erties it possesses. It has as many as Intestinal health/Digestive wellness: A changing weather. Neem helps stave off gingivitis Geeta Chandran at Natya An elated and very pleased 130 different biologically-active com- healthy digestive system is extremely important and suppress swelling and inflammation of the Vriksha. Since then dance Guru Geeta Chandran, said, it Npounds that enhance the well-being of several for one’s overall health. Prevention is always bet- gums. In many places, neem twigs are chewed and Sowmya have been was an honour, a true trib- bodyparts such as skin, hair and blood, among ter than cure, and neem is very beneficial in main- as a natural substitute for brushing teeth; this is inextricable. ute from a disciple to her others. taining and supporting a healthy digestive system. because it is a natural oral deodorant with antibac- Sowmya performed Guru. I'm very happy with This wonder herb is a cornerstone in preventive During monsoon, the integrity of your food, espe- terial properties. The antimicrobial and antifungal many dance pieces the way she performed, health remedies to achieve holistic wellness. Dur- cially leafy vegetables, is compromised. This often properties present help minimise plaque build-up depicting the range her skill, stamina, and ing monsoon, there is an increased risk of infec- leads to stomach issues and infections or parasites. and reduce the presence of bacteria associated with of the Bharatanatyam immersion in the spirit tions, and your skin and hair also require extra The herb can be used to treat intestinal worms, tartar and gum diseases. repertoire. She began of the dance was a treat care, all of which neem can help you with. nausea, belching and phlegm. The anti-inflamma- There are multiple reasons to incorporate neem with Alarippu, the to watch. I hope she will Experts elaborate on how neem has properties tory properties of neem make it incredibly useful into your life, but these are some areas where basic eye, shoulder, take her art to new highs. that can benefit various parts of our body. for intestinal health as it soothes the entire it is known to have incredibly pos- Skin: In Ayurveda, it’s commonly known digestive system. It is a great immu- itive effects. This monsoon, take that neem is an incredibly effective acne combat- nity booster and its regular use can that extra step to prevent seasonal ant and is often associated with naturally beautiful, help one feel naturally energised. health issues. A natural road to glowing skin. 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What can be better treated with neem. The change in weather can than attending a talk on unquestionable beautiful rains and ever changing moods affect your scalp’s pH balance, making your hair importance of skilling of unprivileged of the nature. Keeping that in mind, oily, frizzy or dandruff-prone, depending on your children. Join for the 29th edition Ministry of Culture and Kalpana Verma skin type. Because of the antibacterial properties of Tara Ali Baig Memorial lecture, of Kalahetu, present a soulful evening of neem, a dry scalp and dandruff can be tackled. organized by SOS Children’s Villages of – accompanying the different shades Dandruff, much like acne, can be significantly of nature with Shringar Rasa, Karun reduced with the purifying properties of neem. India. Prof M M Pant, Former Pro-Vice It can also be used to strengthen hair and pre- Chancellor, IGNOU will spearhead the Rasa, Adbuta Rasa and Bhakti Rasa vent hair fall. talk show. respectively as a part of Navrasa 2018. 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Neem, which is rich in natural anti- cricket event in India with SMAAASH. oxidants, and has other medicinal properties, is buffet will serve cuisine of one region each day followed by the mega brunch The league will bring together cricket traditionally known to be a very effective blood enthusiasts from all across the country purifier. It is also known to support key organs on the 72nd Independence Day of India – the liver and kidney – that assist in taking will be served. fuelled by their common love for Cricket. out waste and toxins from the body. Neem also WHEN: Until August 15 There will be 1500 teams from 10 regions helps to promote blood circulation by supporting WHERE: Blooms Restaurant, Eros Hotel, WHEN: Until September 15 healthy dilatation of blood vessels. Regular intake Nehru Place TIMINGS: For Lunch and WHERE: SMAAASH (12 Cities) REASONING, NOT GUT, behind tough decisions

NEW YORK: Do people depend on gut feeling grounded in multiple and sometimes competing save five others. for taking tough decisions? Not really. They think considerations about harm, welfare, individual rights, In both situations, people recognised the value of through difficult moral problems and do not primar- fairness, and justice,” said lead author Audun Dahl, life, they want to maximize the welfare of all. ily rely on automatic “gut” reactions to make tough Associate Professor of psychology at the University In addition to the number of lives that would be Rakesh Kumar Chairman, IEML and Executive Director, EPCH, Sunil Sethi, Chairman, Steering Committee IHE decisions, finds a study. of California in the US. saved, “both adolescents and adults considered a 18, Director, IEML and Founder Sunil Sethi Design Alliance, Hari Dadoo, President IHE 2018, Chef Manjit Gill, The findings suggested that adolescents and “Contrary to popular belief, people are quite able number of factors: the fundamental value of life, the President, Indian Federation of Culinary Associations, Anil Malhotra, MD, Hospitality Sales and Marketing adults reason deeply about complex moral issues, to articulate all of this when asked to justify how intrinsic rights of individuals, and their responsibili- Company Asia and Nirmal Khandelwal, MD FCML at the press meet to announce the expo belying the popu- they arrived at their decision,” ties in the sce- lar notion that he added in the paper narios, as we rely on our detailed in the journal, well as guilt ‘guts’ and don’t Monographs of the Soci- and social 200 exhibitors to take think through ety for Research in Child repercus- challeng- Development. sions,” he ing questions In the study, he ana- noted. on right and lysed moral reasoning “Our part in IHE 2018 wrong. by sharing examples of findings “When hypothetical dilemma rebut that OUR CORRESPONDENT Manjit Gill in the Banaras Evening. The event confronted scenarios, with 432 ado- adults will also see different sessions of culinary the- with very, very lescents, college students, can’t rea- INDIA INTERNATIONAL Hospitality expo atre by celebrity chefs such as Manjit Gill, Devin- hard ques- and other adults. son about 2018, which will take place from August 8 – 11, der Kumar, Gunjan Goela, Gautam Chaudhary, tions about the In the first scenario, moral recently announced the congregation of hos- Nishant Chobey and others. Being true to their value of life, a train hurtling down a issues,” pitality, retail, baking, housekeeping and F&B vision, IHE 18 has got a stellar board of indus- decisions are track was about to hit Dahl said. industry. Aiming to make hospitality industry try stalwarts with over 40+ years of experience and kill five people, but IANS a catalyst for economic growth, the expo will in the hospitality industry and will play a host a bystander could throw be held at India Expo Centre and mart, Greater to celebrated influencers. a switch and divert the train to Noida Expressway. Speaking about the expo, Rakesh another track, saving five lives. With over 200 exhibitors and over 8,000 vis- Kumar,Chairman, IEML and Executive Direc- In the second, five people were tied to a track. A itors, this show is the first chapter of country’s tor, EPCH said,“ This mega congregation caters to bystander on a footbridge above the track could push largest and most comprehensive sourcing hub the powerful trio of Food Products, F&B Equip- one man to his death on the track, taking one life to for the Hospitality, Retail, Baking, Housekeep- ments and Décor Solutions along with the key ing and F&B Industry. Further, it has been built decision makers (producers, distributors, mar- on a grand vision - to become the biggest hos- keters, service providers, restaurant and hospi- pitality show in Asia. tality companies, and the entire gamut) who are The four-day mega event will be inaugurated shaping the hospitality industry.” by Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Cabinet Min- “The expo has been planned after a due under- ister of Food Processing Industry, Interaction standing of business goals of the hospitality indus- of Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, Minister of Com- try and our team is working hard to maximize merce and Industry and Civil Aviation with the your returns as partners with us”, said Sunil Sethi, industry and a fashion show curated by Sunil Chairman, Steering Committee IHE 18, Direc- Sethi Design Alliance and food menu by Chef tor, IEML, Founder Sunil Sethi Design Alliance. 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No. 011-47777500 city 3 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 mp Delhi Govt move Waste management: Delhi Metro’s DDSC-Lajpat to SC against quashing of Delhi facing ‘emergency minimum wages situation’, says SC Nagar line to cut travel time OUR CORRESPONDENT OUR CORRESPONDENT important issue and asked the NEW DELHI: The APP gov- authorities to inform the apex Pink line’s new section was inaugurated by Union Minister Puri, Kejriwal ernment will challenge the NEW DELHI: The Supreme court as to whether an aware- Delhi High Court verdict that Court on Monday said that ness campaign in this regard YOGESH KANT quashed its notification on the Delhi was facing an "emer- could be started throughout Future hike in Delhi Metro revision of minimum wages gency situation" due to the city. NEW DELHI: The much for workers, Labour minister mountains of garbage as it "It is an emergency situa- awaited section of Pink line, Gopal Rai said on Monday. expressed dissatisfaction over tion and unfortunately your 8.1-km Durgabai Deshmukh– In its August 4 verdict, the response of authorities on reactions are not indicating Lajpat Nagar, formally became fares unlikely: Puri the court scrapped the Delhi waste management. any solution," the bench told operational on Monday. This government's much-touted "Will there be any person the ASG. new stretch comes as a big relief OUR CORRESPONDENT (of DMRC) as well as good rid- March 2017 order revising alive in Delhi in such a situa- The bench took exception to commuters as it is expected ership, I do not think we need the minimum wages for all tion?" an irked apex court said that area falling under the to cut down the major traffic NEW DELHI: Citing to increase the fares". classes of workmen in sched- and sought details of how plans South Delhi Municipal Corpo- away from the Delhi’s arterial improved ridership figures, The metro fares had almost uled employment, saying the on management of solid waste ration (SDMC) was generating roads. The stretch was inaugu- Union Minister Hardeep doubled after two phased hikes "hurried" decision was taken could be implemented, espe- 3,600 tonnes of waste everyday rated by Hardeep Singh Puri, Singh Puri on Monday hinted in May and October last year, without hearing the employ- cially on segregation of house- out of which 1,800 tonnes was Minister of State ( indepen- another hike in Delhi Metro following recommendations ers or employees who would hold waste. thrown at the landfill site. dent charge), Housing and Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri (C), Ananth Kumar (L) and Delhi CM fares was unlikely, even as he of the fourth fare fixation com- be affected and would violate The bench comprising The ASG told the bench Urban Affair and Chief Min- Arvind Kejriwal flag off a section of Pink Line metro in New Delhi favoured concessions for senior mittee which comprises rep- the Constitution. justices Madan B Lokur and that the authorities were work- ister Arvind Kejriwal at 9:30 citizens and students. "The resentatives from the Centre In a meeting with officers of Deepak Gupta also sought ing on it and taking steps in am during a ceremony. Nagar to Netaji Subhas Place Deshmukh South Campus to Metro ridership has gone up and the Delhi government. his department, Rai reviewed details from authorities on this regard and by December The new section has six sta- in the Red Line. Twenty trains Lajpat Nagar is being started. to 28 lakh in past 20 days and I Puri noted if revenue situation the court order. pilot project for segregation of 2019, all the waste generated tions –Sir Vishweshariah Moti will ply from Majlis Park to This section will connect the believe it could go up to 45 lakh remained good, there was no "Delhi government will household waste launched in in SDMC area would be sent Bagh, Bhikaji Cama Place, Lajpat Nagar with a frequency city’s prominent markets by although the conservative esti- question of recommending an challenge the verdict through some areas like Defence Col- to waste to energy and process- Sarojini Nagar, INA, South of 5 minutes 25 seconds dur- Metro. The problem of park- mate of the Delhi Metro Rail increase in the fares. He also a special leave petition in the ony, Green Park and Maharani ing plants. Extension and Lajpat Nagar. ing peak hours from Mon- ing in these markets will also Corporation(DMRC) manag- underlined the need to bring Supreme Court," Rai told Bagh here and also about the "Ganga Ram Hospital has Except Moti Bagh, all five are day to Saturday, said a Delhi be solved.” ing director puts it at 39 lakh," technology-based solutions to reporters. problems being faced by the done a study which says that underground. INA and Lajpat Metro Rail Corporation Lim- DMRC’s Managing Direc- he said. provide "respite" to senior citi- The strategy to be followed agencies in its implementation. 50 per cent of population of Nagar are also interchange sta- ited (DMRC) spokesperson. tor, Dr Mangu Singh said that The Housing and Urban zens and students availing the by the government in challeng- The court fumed at Addi- Delhi has a chance of hav- tions for the Yellow Line and Addressing the gathering DMRC’s engineers had con- Affairs Minister was speaking metro rail services. ing the High Court verdict will tional Solicitor General (ASG) ing lung cancer even if they the Violet Line respectively. on the occasion, Puri said, structed the section in the best to reporters after the inaugu- The Union minister, who be discussed with the counsel Pinky Anand's submission do not smoke. The Niti Aayog The Durgabai Deshmukh “Metro serves a very useful possible manner with high ration of Durgabai Deshmukh was accompanied by Delhi of the department in a meeting on residents of Sonia Vihar says that in 2019, there will be South Campus (DDSC)-Lajpat purpose because it takes the quality artwork, landscap- South Campus-Lajpat Nagar Chief Minister Arvind Kejri- on Tuesday, he said. objecting to a landfill site, shortage of water in Delhi. Will Nagar section will reduce travel pressure off private means of ing etc. All the six stations of section of Pink Line. The good wal, said solutions to problems The minister claimed that saying the people had every there be any person alive in time for commuters drastically. transport and brings more the newly inaugurated sec- news is that the Delhi Metro like delayed Phase IV would be the order impacts the inter- right to question the decision Delhi in such a situation? 1,800 One will be able to travel from people to an efficient, green tion were also awarded with rail is reaching a point of found in a cooperative manner. ests of around 50-60 lakh and even went on to say that tonnes a day is huge. What will INA to Rajouri Garden in 23 mode of public transport.” the ‘Platinum’ rating by the maturity and the ridership is He said it was the duty of both employees, and the opinion of the civic body should dump happen from now till Decem- minutes, instead of the earlier Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Min- Indian Green Building Coun- increasing, he said. On being the Centre and the Delhi gov- the trade unions will also be the "waste on the Raj Niwas ber 2019," the bench observed. 40 minutes. Lajpat Nagar to ister Kejriwal applauded the cil (IGBC) for adherence to asked about any future hike in ernment to support DMRC in sought on the issue through Marg", where Delhi Lieutenant The ASG said that in East Rajouri Garden would take 28 Delhi Metro for the opening green building norms. With the Delhi Metro fares, the min- its expansion plans. "It is our a meeting with them on Governor's official residence Delhi Municipal Corporation minutes now, instead of the of the section and said, “It is a the opening of this section, the ister said, "Let me tell you, this duty- myself and Chief Min- August 9. is located, instead of treating (EDMC), the issue of having a earlier 45 minutes, while it will day of happiness for the peo- Delhi Metro network has now time I am convinced that the ister Arvind Kejriwal- to sup- The government will also people like this. landfill site at Sonia Vihar was take 39 minutes instead of 47 ple of Delhi as a section of become 296 kilometres long steps we have taken and the port them (DMRC) which we explore administrative ways to It said that segregation of being opposed by residents of minutes to travel from Lajpat the Pink Line from Durgabai with 214 Metro stations. improved financial condition are doing,” Puri said. find a solution, he said. waste at household level was an the area. Doctors suggest BJP MLA uses objectionable CPR guidelines 109 malaria, 56 dengue cases OUR CORRESPONDENT reported in Delhi this season word against AAP legislator NEW DELHI: In a bid to ROUSHAN ALI create more awareness and OUR CORRESPONDENT number of people affected this enhance the measures, prom- season to 37. NEW DELHI: The Delhi Assembly on Monday inent doctors have come up NEW DELHI: At least 21 cases A senior doctor at a gov- Special arrangements witnessed high drama after a BJP MLA used an with specific guidelines to res- of malaria have been reported ernment-run facility said both 'objectionable' word against a ruling AAP legisla- cue people who suffer cardiac in the first four days of July in dengue and malaria have dif- tor during a discussion on water shortage in the arrest. The Indian Association Delhi, taking the total number ferent carriers. Therefore, it is to fend off malaria national Capital. When BJP MLA Om Prakash of Anaesthesiologists (ISA) of people affected by the vector- not unusual for malaria cases Sharma made an 'objectionable' remark against comprising of doctors from borne disease in the city this to be reported in larger number NEW DELHI: South Delhi them to contact residents AAP legislator Amanatullah Khan in the Delhi AIIMS and other prestigious season to 109, according to a compared to dengue. Municipal Corporation has on Sundays and provide the Assembly, Speaker Ram Niwas Goel referred the hospitals across India have sug- municipal report released on He advised people to take made special arrangements to information in regard to the matter to the Privileges Committee of the House. Opposition Leader Vijender Gupta, O P Sharma talking gested Compression-only Life Monday. Two cases of malaria all precautions, like wearing counter the fear of an increase prevention of malaria and Goel's action came after the Aam Aadmi to media after walkout from the Delhi Assembly on Support (COLS) for cardiopul- were reported in February, one full-sleeve clothes and not in malaria cases this year dur- other precautionary mea- Party (AAP) legislators demanded action against the first day of the session PIC/NAVEEN SHARMA monary resuscitation (CPR) to each in April and March, 17 in allowing breeding of mosquito ing monsoon. SDMC Mayor sures. It enables them to the Viswas Nagar MLA's remark which they save the life of people who suf- May, 25 in June, 42 in July and larvae inside homes. Narendra Chawla said that meet citizens at their places called an "insult of the House". "The word used When Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA fer cardiac arrest and is isolated 21 till August 4, according to "Water coolers should be staff entitled to handle malaria on Sunday which is a holiday is objectionable. I am referring the matter to the used objectionable language for an IAS offi- from the medical facilities. the report released by the South dried up when not in use as will be working on Sundays for most. Privileges Committee and order them to present cer, Khan interrupted him. In reaction, Sharma According to the experts, Delhi Municipal Corporation dengue infection carrying mos- and their weekly holiday will Apart from this, the staff a report as soon as possible," Goel said. asked Khan to "behave like humans" and used “The guideline clearly pre- (SDMC), which tabulates data quitoes breed there a lot. Mos- be granted on Wednesday can also dispense informa- Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia also objectionable language for Khan as well. Later, scribes the procedures to be on vector-borne diseases for quito nets should be used at in lieu of their working on tion to the citizens on preven- condemned Sharma's language and said it can- the Speaker expunged the word used by Sharma followed before the patient the city. home," the doctor said. holidays. tion from Malaria Anopheles not be tolerated in the House. He said those in from the House proceedings. Demanding apol- is rushed to a hospital. They Of the total 56 dengue The cases of vector-borne This stride will enable Mosquito. power at the Centre and in opposition in Delhi ogy and action against Sharma, several AAP said, in most of the cases, chest- cases this season, seven were diseases are usually reported have a mentality of dividing the country. "The MLAs gathered near the Speaker's podium. compression can save the life. reported till August 4, 19 were between July and November, households in the city till local bodies and other agen- country belongs to all and not just any one reli- Following ruckus over the issue, Speaker "Chances of survival of patients reported in July, six in Janu- but the period may stretch August 4. cies to intensify vector con- gion. This is not the question of an MLA in adjourned the House for 30 minutes. When the gets doubled or tripled by ary, three in February, one in to mid-December. No vec- It said 77,508 legal notices trol measures. He had also power or the opposition," Sisodia said in the House sat again, Burari MLA Sanjeev Jha pro- using such procedures during March, two in April, 10 in May tor-borne disease case was have been served for various asked for regular meetings at House. Sharma was raising water and sewage posed to refer the matter of Sharma to the Priv- the golden minutes," said Dr and eight in June. reported till January 13. violations and "9,292 prosecu- the level of district magistrates issues in the assembly during a discussion on ileges Committee. While proposing to refer the Rakesh Garg, associate profes- Two fresh cases of chikun- The report said domestic tions have been initiated". with all stakeholders to review the problems faced by the public. During the matter of Sharma to the Committee, Jha alleged sor of anesthesiology, intensive gunya have also been reported breeding checkers have found On June 28, Delhi Lt Gov- the situation in their respective speech, Sharma also attacked the Delhi govern- that country cannot be "divided" in the name care and palliative medicine at in the last week, taking the total mosquito breeding in 77,272 ernor Anil Baijal had directed districts. ment officers. of religion. AIIMS. He also said that they will disburse the certificates for the training session so that Resolution passed for creation of Delhi PSC people would rely on them for HC unhappy over condition of Rajghat urgent needs. These guidelines were pub- NEW DELHI: The Delhi High samadhi. "This is very sadden- that "it is really unfortunate". restore the samadhi. OUR CORRESPONDENT basic "services" in the city. waj said: "Unfulfilled vacancies lished in Journal of Indian Court expressed unhappiness ing that the samadhi, which is It also observed that in It also said that the exper- While presenting the resolu- are increasing in number every Journal of Anaesthesia. "The on Monday over the function- considered as a temple, is being so many days, what has been tise of professor K T Ravindran, NEW DELHI: On the first day tion, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) year due to huge workload on compression-only CPR is sim- ing of the authorities in restor- treated in such a way," it said. transpired was that the authori- former dean of the School of of the Delhi Assembly mon- Chief Spokesperson Saurabh and set priorities of recruiting ple and can be easily performed ing Rajghat, a memorial to The bench pointed out that ties were not willing to do any- Planning and Architecture, soon session, the AAP govern- Bharadwaj said that the Com- agencies such as UPSC, leading by any untrained layman. Till Mahatma Gandhi, and termed the trees planted by the digni- thing for restoration of the be utilised in the matter and ment passed a resolution for mission would be created to further deficiencies in deliv- date only international guide- it "really unfortunate". taries are "dead" now and even memorial. the deficiencies pointed out be the creation of Delhi Public "within a period of six weeks ery of services." lines were accepted in India A bench of Acting Chief the original drawing of the The bench was given an rectified. Service Commission, which from the date of adoption of Hence, he said, the legisla- but now, ISA along with the Justice Gita Mittal and Jus- samadhi was not there. assurance by Additional Solic- "We expect that every will not only give power to the this resolution." tive Assembly of NCT of Delhi AIIMS experts have developed tice C Hari Shankar said it was "We feel we could have itor General Maninder Acha- necessary step to restore the state government over offi- Taking cognizance of huge resolves that there shall be a the first Indian CPR guidelines "saddening" to see the treat- done something for the Father rya, appearing for the Centre, samadhi shall be taken," the cials recruited through the number of vacancies in various separate Public Service Com- for common people." ment being meted out to the of the Nation," it said, adding that every step will be taken to bench said. AGENCIES commission but also provide sectors of governance, Bharad- mission for Delhi. DCW to conduct social audit Foundation stone laying of Dwarka of shelter homes across Delhi SAYANTAN GHOSH its own has conducted several programme being followed Expressway by PM to be delayed inspections in govt run shelter by the shelter homes. "To the NEW DELHI: Delhi Com- homes in Delhi. best possible extent, the com- mission for Women (DCW) The commission has also mittee shall ensure surprise PIYUSH OHRIE "Independence Day" to hold faced by them. “Around the is set to conduct a social audit inspected several private homes inspections of these homes. a symbolic protest in order Dwarka Expressway, we are liv- of all shelter homes for women on receipt of complaints. This The members of the expert GURUGRAM: There may to pressurize the government ing in a stone age, no light, no and girls in Delhi. DCW Chief committee shall undertake committee shall be required to be a dismay again for over authorities over improving the water, security, sewerage, roads, Swati Maliwal has set up an comprehensive social audits. have detailed interviews with 90,000 families living around infrastructure of the area. There and hospitals. School children expert committee on the matter Muzzafarpur and Deoria inci- the girls and women to prop- Dwarka expressway as Prime have been several announce- must be brought from all over which will conduct social audit dents have shocked the entire erly ascertain if any problem Minister Narendra Modi may ments by senior officials as well the city to demonstrate what of all shelter homes and sub- nation. It is the need of the hour exists in these homes," said an not be able to lay the founda- as the ministers in regard to the stone –age in the urban sce- mit its report in three months. to comprehensively audit the official. tion stone of the 28-kilometer highway which has been pend- nario looks like,” says Sushil Commenting on the matter, functioning of each and every Recently, a horror unfolded stretch on August 15. Accord- ing for over 11 years. Kumar. A grievance that is Delhi Chief Minister Arvind shelter home in the country," in Muzaffarpur shelter home, ing to sources, the delay has The Gurugram Metropol- being shared by lakhs of home Kejriwal said, "A detailed and said Maliwal. in which at least 34 girls sex- happened due to lack of meet- itan Development Author- buyers from Delhi–NCR was thorough investigation of all Officials said that the com- ually abused have shaken the ing the deadline of the Kundli ity (GMDA) chairman V expressed by Sanjay Singh who homes should also be done." mittee shall have the mandate entire nation. As the investiga- -Manesar -Palwal (KMP) Umashankar, in June this year, that has been followed for allot- that will lead to the growth of said, “We are moving to the The Delhi Commission to inspect and assess the condi- tion by the CBI further unfolds, Expressway at the Sonepat had announced that the high- ment of the plots and razing all social infrastructure in the poor category slowly by pay- for Women has set up an tions of govt as well as private shocking facts have been stretch. The Prime Minister speed corridor is likely to be the structures. area. However, legal hurdles ing the rents and easy monthly expert committee to conduct run shelter homes for women revealed. It was also revealed was expected to launch the completed within 18 months. No one can relate more to in land acquisition and inad- instalments (EMI),” As NHAI a detailed social audit of all the and girls. The expert committee that at least 11 women and four projects simultaneously. To fur- The public official also men- the challenges in the growth equate compensation provided is expected to take over the shelter homes in the city where shall give detailed observations children were reported missing ther add to the disappointment, tioned that construction is and expansion of Gurugram to villagers have resulted in the reins of developing the express- women and girls are residing. on the condition of girls and from another home. On this, the projects may now be inau- expected to begin as soon as than the 90,000 home buyers project prolonging since 2007. way, residents are also demand- This committee shall consist of women in the homes, the facil- the second FIR against Brajesh gurated either in September or all the litigation regarding the on both sides of the carriage- In order to put pressure on ing that the Kherki Dhaula toll academicians, lawyers, mental ities provided in the homes, Thakur, the man who runs the in October. expressway has concluded. way. For long the residents have the government, certain resi- should be removed and better health experts as well as social the security measures under- shelter home, was registered Angry over yet another Following the announcement, been demanding for the com- dents have taken an online por- streamline connectivity should workers. "The commission on taken and the rehabilitation against him by the police. delay, the residents have chosen there has been a hectic process pletion of 28-kilometre of road tal to put forth the difficulties also be developed. 4 city mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 Violent clashes lead police to hold Man kills wife before hanging interaction sessions with students himself from ceiling fan ZAFAR ABBAS NEW DELHI: In the wake of armed scuffles between stu- RAHUL SINGH dents in which a 17-year-old Property dispute, illicit relation student died in North East Del- GREATER NOIDA: A hi’s Jyoti Nagar and another 47-year-old man reportedly severely injured in Shahda- committed suicide by hang- lead to tragic end of couple ra’s Krishna Nagar, the Delhi ing himself from the ceiling police have sent its men in uni- fan after brutally murdering his OUR CORRESPONDENT pected him to be having an form to schools to spend some wife in Galaxy Vega residential illicit relationship with another time with the students. The society of Greater Noida West GREATER NOIDA: Accord- woman. “The woman did not purpose of the initiative is to on Sunday night. Police said ing to the residents of Gal- mix up with neighbours and build a sense of security among that the couple was found dead axy Vega Society of Greater other residents. From her dis- school students. in their house on late Sunday Noida West, the couple, who tant relatives, we came to know Policemen and lady offi- night and the man had writ- were found dead in their flat, that she was upset with her cers on Monday were seen ten in detail about the murder. used to quarrel with each other husband over his illicit rela- outside as well as inside the Through interaction with students, the Girish Bhatnagar had been calling his sister since evening dered with a blunt and heavy frequently. tion with some other woman school premises interacting police team also intends an image living with his 30-year-old sec- but no one received the call. He object and a suicide note was “Very often, we used to hear and also she wanted her rights with students aiming to build ond wife Manisha in flat num- suspected something fishy and recovered from the spot in loud scream and shouts from to the property of the man so confidence. makeover for the force ber E-1802 in the society. The alerted the police on late Sun- which the man had detailed the flat but it was not clear over as to secure her future,” said a When the Millennium couple often quarrelled with day night. A team from Bisrakh about the murder. what issues they used to fight. resident of the society. Post talked to Shahdara DCP the police team helping us to bring a positive change about each other over petty issues police station along with her “The woman was found As time passed, we came to Girish got married to his Meghna Yadav, she was quick build a more secure environ- the perception of the police ever since they shifted to the brother and the guards from murdered with a blunt object know that the woman was his second wife Manisha in 2016 to add that the presence of ment,” said Meghna Yadav, force,” the officer said. society more than six months the society reached the flat but and her face was crushed with a second wife while he had a son through a matrimonial website. police around the school and DCP Shahdara. On being asked about the ago, said some residents of the found that it was locked from heavy object. The police recov- from his first wife who used to He mentioned in his suicide interaction is going to posi- Through interaction with continuation of the interaction society. inside. ered a suicide note from the live in a flat with his grandpar- note that his wife claimed that tively channelise the students’ students, the police team also process, she stated, “Yes, we According to Superinten- The police broke the door spot in which the accused had ents at another residential soci- she was single but later it was energy instead of negative intends an image makeover for intend this procedure of inter- dent of Police (rural) Ashish and found that the woman was mentioned that he murdered ety of Greater Noida West,” said revealed that she was divorced diversions. the force. “We also plan a police mingling and interaction with Shrivastava, the deceased’s lying dead in a pool of blood his wife over family feud,” Ajay Singh, a resident of Galaxy from her first husband which “We also feel that the pres- station visit for the students students to continue. It is an brother alerted the police after on the floor while her husband added Shrivastava. Vega Society. led to disputes between them. ence of policemen around anytime soon. This will also ongoing process and we have he failed to reach his sister was found hanging from the The police said that the Another resident said that He also mentioned in his last the school will deter the anti- bring the children a bit closer done this in various forms. even after several calls on her ceiling fan in the drawing room bodies of both the deceased a property dispute broke out note that the woman’s family social elements and the girls to the law enforcement agency. Delhi Police’s ‘YUVA’ scheme mobile phone and also on the of the house,” said Shrivastava. persons were sent for post- between the couple after the members used to harass him in all-girls schools, as well as They will come out of their is the best example where we intercom. The officer further said that mortem and investigations are marriage which soured their and quarrel with him over a Co-ed, will feel safer. They can prejudices against the men in are directing the energy of stu- “The woman’s brother tried the woman was brutally mur- underway. relations. The woman also sus- property dispute. freely discuss their issues with uniform. We are sure this will dents in a positive direction.” Delhi Police to Thieves attack Car runs over question militant Street crime: Women gang rob PCR team with 2 arrested for robbing maid, accused arrested half-a-dozen men after seeking help stones, nabbed hair worth Rs 25 lakh arrested in Jammu OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: Even after being OUR CORRESPONDENT villa stated that they analysed OUR CORRESPONDENT attacked with stones by thieves, the CDRs and IMEIs of sus- OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: Two women the staff of a Delhi Police PCR NEW DELHI: Delhi Police pected persons. After using one NEW DELHI: The Delhi who used to rob men on the unit on Sunday nabbed one on Monday claimed that it SIM card for three to four days, Police has booked a 20-year- NEW DELHI: Delhi Police pretext of seeking help or by of them from North Delhi’s has arrested two persons for the accused used to change the old driver for allegedly running will interrogate a militant who enticing in South East Delhi Burari area. robbing hair worth Rs 25 lakh SIM cards. “The team identi- over a housemaid in Model was arrested with eight gre- were arrested by the patrol- Police claimed that on from the Outer Delhi area. The fied Mangal Sen and on August Town on Sunday. nades in Jammu late on Sun- ling staff from Amar Colony the intervening night of accused were trying to sell the 5, he was nabbed from Ram- The police said that the day night, days ahead of the on August 4. 4-5 August, a PCR call was hair but before they could do pur in UP and recovered three accused Chandan while tak- Independence Day. A team of The police claimed that dur- received at about 2.30 am so they were arrested. mobile phones from his posses- ing a turn accelerated and ran Delhi Police’s Special Cell is in ing the crime, they also used that two boys are carrying a The accused were identi- sion,” said the DCP. He further over the woman. Jammu and will be questioning to threaten the victims with motorcycle under suspicious fied as Mangel Sain and Ajay claimed that the accused along She has been admitted to a Arfan Wani, a resident of Awa- lodging false charges against circumstances. Deputy Com- Kumar. On July 27, a PCR call with Rahul, Rajesh and two hospital where she is undergo- ntipora in Pulwama district them if they tried to report the missioner of Police (PCR) SD was received at Nangloi police other persons hatched the con- ing treatment. Locals gathered of south Kashmir. Eight live matter to police. The accused Mishra stated that a PCR team station regarding the rob- spiracy with one Ajay Kumar. at the spot demanding action hand grenades and Rs 60,000 women disclosed that in the that was immediately rushed to bery of hair (used in prepar- On the day of the incident against the accused. Accord- in cash were recovered from past two-three months, they the spot saw two boys carrying ing wigs). Sain along with two persons ing to police sources, the car his possession. robbed around 5-6 men and a motorcycle. The complainant Jahangir entered the premises of the belonged to a local doctor, Acting on intelligence fearing social stigma, the vic- When the boys saw the Hussain stated that three per- complainant posing as custom- Dharam Rastogi. inputs, police intercepted a tims might not have reported police, they tried to flee but sons posing as customers had ers and committed the crime “We have registered a case bus in Gandhi Nagar area in the matter to the police. be a case of snatching. was known as Muskan slapped the PCR staff started chasing visited their shop and started while the others remained in under section 279 and 337 Jammu late Sunday night and The accused were identi- Deputy Commissioner of him. He fell from the motorcy- them. Head Constable Ishwar inspecting the hair. “Suddenly, the car outside the complain- of IPC. The driver has been arrested Wani, a police officer fied as Sweety (24) and Muskan Police (South East) Chinmoy cle. The second woman Sweety Daya managed to overpower one person put out a Deshi ant’s house. arrested,” said a senior police said. Police and other security (25). On the day of their arrest, Biswal stated that the complain- took out his purse and both one of the thieves. Finding his Katta and overpowered the Ajay was arrested from officer. The 28-year-old woman agencies are alert in the wake the ERV staff of Amar Colony ant stated that he was going to ran away towards the Ring accomplice caught, the other complainant and his brother. Outer Delhi. He disclosed worked as a domestic help in of intelligence inputs that mili- police station were patrolling his home on his motorcycle Road, Lajpat Nagar. “In order thief started throwing stones They confined them to a room that the robbed hair was kept the Model Town area and was tants of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), near Moolchand Metro Sta- and at about 9.30 pm. When to earn their livelihood, the two at the PCR staff. As a conse- and then robbed five to six in Laxmi Nagar area. There- returning home when the inci- Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) tion. During the patrolling, he reached near Moolchand women started robbing single quence, Assistant Sub Inspec- gunny bags of hair and cash after, the police conducted the dent took place. and Hizbul Mujahideen plan they noticed that one person Metro Station, he was signalled men in the night. They used to tor Amar Singh sustained Rs 30,000 along with mobile raid and recovered 118 kg of She was immediately to carry out terror strikes in was shouting chor chor and was by the two women who were allure the victim as well as seek injuries on his face and eyes. phones of the complainant,” the robbed hair on his instance rushed to hospital after the Jammu and New Delhi on the running behind two women. shouting Help! Help! help. When the victim came to The accused who was identi- police said. from Ganesh Nagar, Pandav incident and the police were occasion of Independence Day Later, the women were nabbed When he stopped his bike, extend his help, they would rob fied as Sunny was handed over Deputy Commissioner of Nagar and from his godown in informed. The woman is from on August 15. and the incident was found to one of the women whose name him,” added the DCP. to the local police. MPOST Police (Outer) Seju P Kuru- the presence of complainant. Darbhanga, Bihar. CITY BRIEFS Thousands of commercial units Police book over 300 during REGULAR SERVICE OF EKATMATA EXPRESS TRAIN TO RESUME FROM AUGUST 7 ‘reclaiming public space’ drive NEW DELHI: It is notified to the general public that at risk of being sealed by MCG for the convenience of the rail passengers, regular ABHAY SINGH like the road which caused sev- police station. Nine cases were service of Ekatmata express (train no 14262/14261 PIYUSH OHRIE public agencies literally clashed eral problems for the inhabit- reported from Civil Lines area. Lucknow-Mughalsarai-Lucknow), two days in a week A major challenge with residents of Beverly Park NEW DELHI: ‘Reclaiming ants. In this regard, police have Police booked several people will commence from August 7. The Ekatmata ex- GURUGRAM: The Munici- is to check who tried to prevent the demo- Public Spaces’ drive of Delhi booked around 150 people. under the section whosoever press train (14262 Lucknow-Mughalsarai, now Pt pal Corporation of Gurugram the growth of lition of commercial structures Police has surprised more Under Section 188 (disobedi- is found gambling in public Deendayal Upadhyay Jn), two days in a week will (MCG) is all set to act against in their area. than 300 people who were ence to order duly promulgated spaces. the commercial units that have commercial DLF Phase-3 has a large booked under different sec- by public servant) around 149 Under Section 40 (A) of depart on every Tuesday & Thursday from August not paid the property taxes. number of PG houses and guest tions of Indian Penal Code for cases were further reported Delhi Excise Act, more than 7 from Lucknow at 11.35 pm to arrive at Pt Deen- Action may be initiated by structures in houses, owing to its proximity their illegal activities in pub- and more than 150 people were 200 cases were reported in 13 dayal Upadhyay Jn at 06.55 am the next day. In the the municipal body after the residential areas to various commercial areas like lic spaces. booked. police stations. The highest return direction, the Ekatmata express train (14261 deadline for the payment of the Cyber City and Golf Course Police claimed that more Reclamation of pub- number of cases were reported Pt Dindayal Upadhyay Jn-Lucknow) two days a week taxes came to an on July 31. To Road. Most of these PGs are not than 400 cases have been reg- lic spaces has been aimed at from Subzi Mandi (66 cases), will depart on every Wednesday & Friday from encourage the citizens to pay tures in residential colonies. licensed. These houses are built istered. According to police, improvement of the built Sarai Rohilla (65 cases) and the taxes in large numbers, the Association of DLF Phase-2 in an area of 150 to 200 square around 179 cases were reported environment solely for pub- Burari (19 cases). Over 200 August 8 at 11.00 pm to arrive at Lucknow at 05.10 MCG had given a rebate of 10 has stated that there are over yards with more than five sto- under Section 283 (Danger or lic usage. people were booked under 40 am the next day. per cent. The carrot and stick 159 houses which have allowed reys. Further, most of the land- obstruction in public way or Recently, it was found that Excise Act and 242 Kalandra SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN DELHI JN AND policy adopted by the munici- commercial activities in their owners in lieu of greater profit line of navigation) of IPC from families started avoiding public was issued. pal body seems to have paid off premises. A notice was sent to are taking in more tenants than 13 police stations in North spaces due to the presence of To keep North Delhi safe, SHRI MATA VAISNO DEVI KATRA as the number of taxpayers this one of the owners in Saraswati required. Delhi. anti-social elements fostered by park patrolling was done to season is likely to go up. As of Kunj who was running a hotel Even though notices by the The highest number of illegal activities like gambling sanitize public spaces from NEW DELHI: In order to clear extra rush of passen- now, the property tax collected in his house. The chaos and con- Department of Town and Plan- cases were from Roop Nagar and drinking liquor. anti-social elements. “Night gers, Northern Railway will run the special train No amounts to Rs 110 crore. flict that can break out with a ning (DTP) have been sent to area (46 cases), Lahori Gate (35 Around 50 cases were regis- patrolling is going on in the 04409/04410 Delhi Jn to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi A major challenge for the delayed action was experienced these landowners in the past, cases) and Kotwali (33 cases). tered under the Gambling Act district to make sure the resi- (Katra-Delhi Jn) as per the following schedule. The public agency is to check the last year in Beverly Park situ- there has been no concrete Most of the cases were of the and more than 10 cases were dents feel safe,” said a senior 04409 Delhi Jn-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express growth of commercial struc- ated along the MG Road. The action taken against them. encroachment of public spaces reported from Subzi Mandi police officer. Special Train will depart from Delhi Jn on August 10 & 14 at 09.10 pm to reach Shri Mata Vaishno Delhi Katra at 11.30 am the next day. In the return direc- No spirituality can be attached to criminal activities: Man shot at by friend tion, the 04410 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Delhi Jn. Special train will depart from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi High Court on famous Hanuman statue at pavement after heated argument Katra on August 11 & 15 at 01.30 pm to reach Delhi OUR CORRESPONDENT Jn at 03.00 am the next day. heavily drunk had a heated NEW DELHI: No spiritual- by land owning agencies in this argument during their phone MAN KILLED IN ROHINI JAPANESE PARK ity can be attached to criminal matter as none of them have NEW DELHI: A 29-year-old conversation which angered NEW DELHI: A man was murder in the Japanese Park activities, the Delhi High Court come forward to say that the man shot at his friend after a Lalit. said on Monday, observing that land belongs to them. heated argument during their He immediately took an area in Rohini on Monday. The deceased was identi- it was “unfortunate and pain- “It is very unfortunate that phone conversation in Vasant exit from the house with a fied as Prashant who lived in Naharpur area and was ful” that a 108-foot Hanuman a 108-foot statue has been Kunj in South West Delhi. weapon and rushed to Satya a native of Bihar. The police claimed that the victim statue was allowed to be raised allowed to come on a public The accused was identified Niketan market where Tushar had gone to the park where he had an argument on public land’s pavement in land...,” the bench said. as Lalit who was arrested from was and fired two rounds from with some persons after which they attacked him with the city. It added that the issue Gurugram on July 6. The police his revolver at him. a blunt object and fled the spot. He was declared The court, which had earlier required a closer scrutiny and claimed that on the day of the The police started the directed the CBI to probe how the facts manifest grave issues incident, Lalit along with his search for the accused and brought dead at hospital. the famous Hanuman statue of corruption and public fraud. three associates had come to scanned areas around pubs on BOY ALLEGES HARASSMENT came to be built on public land The bench said it was “pain- meet his old friend Tushar in MG Road in Gurugram and in the busy Karol Bagh area of ful” that this kind of encroach- Satya Niketan. Hauz Khas in Delhi. At least, NEW DELHI: A minor boy on Monday has alleged the city, asked the agency to A bench of Acting Chief shall ensure that the matter is ment has been allowed to be They all had food and bev- 125 persons were interrogated that he was harassed by another kid in Vivek Vihar ensure that the matter is dealt Justice Gita Mittal and Justice dealt with expeditiously and raised on a pavement on the erages at this get-together. by the police before the accused area inside a bus. The police claimed that they have with seriously and stringent C Hari Shankar said if prose- guilty are brought to book. main road and every person Thereafter, Lalit dialled one of was nailed down. Finally, he received the complaint and investigation is on. action is taken against all the cution is launched against any The court said a “very party to this “fraud” needs to be his friends Tushar to ascertain was arrested from Udyog law breakers. person, the court concerned unfortunate” stand was taken dealt with a heavy hand. his well being. Lalit who was Vihar, Gurugram. nation 5 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 mp Tarun Gogoi says NRC Congress’ baby; Govt defends Joseph’s seniority demands ‘white paper’ on foreigners DHIRENDRA KUMAR 2002, and Joseph on Octo- ment of Chief Justice of HC ber 14, 2004,” the official said, doesn’t alter the all India OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: Facing the heat adding that both the judges are seniority of HC judges,” the of opposition as well as judges senior to Justice Joseph in all note said. NEW DELHI: Amidst an of the Supreme Court over the India seniority of high court The President of India had ongoing controversy over the issue of lowering the senior- judges. on Friday appointed Madras National Register of Citizens ity of Justice KM Joseph, the As per the official, Justice High Court Chief Justice Indira (NRC), former Assam Chief government on Monday came Banerjee is at fourth place, Banerjee, Orissa HC CJ Vineet Minister Tarun Gogoi on Mon- out with facts stating that the while Justice Saran is at fifth, Saran and Uttarakhand HC CJ day asked the Narendra Modi decision has been taken as per and Justice Joseph is at 39th K M Joseph as judges of the government to publish a ‘white the law and no ‘inappropri- place in all India seniority of Supreme Court. paper’ on the number of foreign- ate’ trend has been followed to HC judges, which means both Notably, at present, the SC ers it has detected and deported decide the seniority of judges the judges are much senior to has 22 judges. With Friday’s during its four-year rule. in the country. Justice Joseph. appointments, it will have six The senior Congress leader According to a senior gov- According to an official vacancies. With the elevation also claimed that the NRC, ernment official, the seniority note issued by the Law Minis- of Justice Banerjee, the SC will being updated in Assam, was of judges has been decided on try, it has been stated that none have a total of three woman conceived by his government in the basis of the date on which of the three judges will become judges, that includes Jus- 2005, but the BJP has been try- they take the oath of a high the Chief Justice of India as 2023, and Justice Chandra- Chelameswar had become HC tices R Bhanumathi and Indu ing to hijack it for political gain. court judge. there are other Supreme Court chud, who is senior to all the judge on June 23, 1997. Inter- Malhotra. “I demand that the govern- “The notification regard- judges who have been elevated three judges, will continue till estingly, Justice Chelameswar Justice Joseph is, currently, ment publish a white paper ing the elevation of Justice to the Supreme Court and are November 2014. became Chief Justice of a high the longest-serving Chief Jus- on how many Indians were Indira Banerjee and Justice senior to them. Citing the example of ele- court in 2007, which is much tice of a HC in the country detected and deported in last Vineet Saran is on the basis of Terming the allegations that vation of the incumbent CJI earlier than Justice Misra as he and has served as CJ of Utta- four years and what action have their seniority only. Banerjee government is trying to kill the Justice Dipak Misra, the min- became Chief Justice of HC in rakhand for a little over four been taken to seal the border was appointed as High Court prospects of Justice Joseph’s ele- istry through an official com- 2009.” years. Justice Joseph will have (with Bangladesh). We want a Judge on February 5, 2002, vation to the CJI level as base- muniqué said, “Justice Misra “Justice Misra retained a longer tenure as SC judge as clear picture,” he said at a press while Saran took the charge less, the note said that Justice had become HC judge on Jan- the seniority over Justice compared to Justices Banerjee conference here. A file picture shows former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi of HC Judge on February 14, Joseph will retire on June 16, uary 17, 1996, while Justice Chelameswar as the appoint- and Saran. Gogoi said it was the Con- addressing a press conference regarding the National Register of gress government under him Citizens (NRC), at New MLA hostel in Guwahati last week PTI that had first launched the pro- Decide who is the cess of updating the NRC and Amit Shah is saying that they ship Amendment Bill, which ‘Gadkari’s remark an endorsement set up a committee under the were all illegal immigrants. This supports citizenship to Hindus, ‘real’ CM in your chairmanship of the then Min- is a complete contrary view,” Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains who ister Bhumidhar Barnman in he said. have entered India till 2014, family, BJP asks of Congress claim on lack of jobs’ 2005. He said in that commit- Gogoi said a pilot project of he said. tee, the then minister Himanta the NRC was launched in 2010 “The NRC and the Citizen- Deve Gowda OUR CORRESPONDENT in Aurangabad on Saturday, coming to power. The politi- the BJP is questioning the ratio- Biswa Sarma, who is now a min- but it had to be put on hold due ship Amendment Bill cannot on the ongoing agitation by cally-influential Maratha com- nale behind this entire idea (of ister in the Assam’s BJP govern- to violence. He said the moni- go together. The cut-off date MUMBAI: Latching onto Marathas for reservation and munity, constituting around granting reservation by ques- ment, was a member. toring of NRC by the Supreme for NRC is 1971 while the Bill Union minister Nitin Gadkari’s similar demands by other com- 30 per cent of Maharashtra’s tioning the availability of gov- Another sub-committee, Court had started only in 2014 provides for citizenship to those “where are the jobs” remark munities in Maharashtra, had population, has been agitating ernment jobs),” Nirupam stated headed by Sarma, was also con- but the exercise was started in who have entered India till 2014. over Maratha quota stir, the said, “Let’s us assume the res- to press their demand for res- in a release today. stituted in 2007 to expedite the 2013 by his government, which It is nothing but double stan- Congress on Monday said the ervation is given. But there are ervation in jobs and education. He alleged the BJP is oper- NRC updation process. also appointed NRC coordina- dard. The Bill violates the spirit comment is an “endorsement” no jobs.” “Because in banks, Meanwhile, Mumbai Con- ating in a “self-contradic- “The NRC is my baby, the tor Prateek Hajela. of secularism and the Constitu- OUR CORRESPONDENT of its claim that the Modi gov- the jobs have shrunk because gress president Sanjay Niru- tory” mode on the issue and Congress’s baby. We are the nat- “Now everybody wants to tion,” he said. ernment had “failed” in creat- of IT. The government recruit- pam has attacked the BJP-led is trying to “hide” something ural father. (Narendra) Modi is take credit. The BJP is good The veteran Congress leader ing jobs. ment is frozen. Where are the NDA governments in Maha- “desperately”. the foster father. We want the in hijacking everything. They claimed that the vast majority BENGALURU: BJP on Mon- Maharashtra Congress jobs?” he had asked. rashtra and at the Centre over “In their manifesto for 2014 NRC to be implemented in a hijacked (legacy of Mahatma) of the 40 lakh people who were day asked the first family of the president Ashok Chavan also Gadkari had also said that the Maratha reservation issue. polls, the BJP had promised to just and fair manner. All genu- Gandhi, (Sardar Vallabhbhai) excluded from the draft NRC JDS to decide who among its asked Prime Minister Narendra there was a “school of thought” He said Union minis- create two crore jobs per year. ine Indians must be included in Patel, Swami Vivekananda and were Indian nationals, and at members was the real Karna- Modi where were the jobs the which wants policy-makers to ter Nitin Gadkari’s remark is At a time when approximately the NRC,” he said. even (B R) Ambedkar. They are the same time many foreigners taka chief minister as it taunted latter had promised to in the consider the poorest of poor in “contradictory” to Maharashtra 30,000 youngsters are joining The former chief minis- expert in hijacking,” he said. were included. the regional party amid reports run-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha every community. Chief Minister Devendra Fad- the job market every day, the ter said the draft NRC, which Blasting BJP president Amit “Former chief minister about ‘interference’ of PWD polls. Congress president Rahul navis’ assurance yesterday that government is providing jobs was published on July 30 and Shah for his reported comments Anowara Taimur’s name was Minister H D Revanna, son “What we have been saying Gandhi latched onto the the statutory obligations per- to only 450 of them. Where excluded names of over 40 lakh that the 40 lakh people excluded excluded. Two security offi- of JDS supremo H D Deve from last 4 years on the fail- remark made by the senior taining to the Maratha quota are the remaining youngsters residents of the state, did not from the draft NRC were “ille- cers of the chief minister (Sar- Gowda, in other departments. ure of Modi Govt in Job cre- BJP leader on Monday and will be completed by Novem- supposed to go? What alterna- give any indication how many gal immigrants”, Gogoi said bananda Sonowal) were not in Also terming Chief Minis- ation, is now being endorsed said, “Excellent question Gad- ber-end this year. tive the government has pro- foreigners were found in the how did he know that all were the NRC. They are ‘D’ (doubt- ter H D Kumaraswamy, brother by Mr Nitin Gadkari, Modiji kari Ji. Every Indian is asking “On one hand, Fadnavis vided to the job aspirants?” he exercise. “Till now there is no foreigners when there was no ful) voters. There are many of Revanna, as “crippled CM”, nation wants to know #Where- the same question.” announces that all the Con- questioned. idea about foreigners”. data on it. defects and leakages in NRC. it said Karnataka was still wait- AreTheJobs which you prom- The Congress was attack- stitutional obligations will The Congress leader said “On one hand the govern- Shah had described the NRC Vast majority of the ‘D’ vot- ing for a government that can ised,” Chavan said on Twitter. ing the government, alleging be completed by November- the government has been ment is saying we could not as the soul of the Assam Accord ers are Bengali Hindus. We are function. “The state of Karna- Gadkari, while respond- that it had “failed” to provide end while on the other hand “apathetic” to the cause of the describe anyone as foreigner and but at the same time his party fighting for all - Hindus, Mus- taka apparently has 3 CM. HD ing to reporters’ questions jobs as promised by it before a Union minister (Gadkari) of Marathas. on the other hand BJP president is the architect of the Citizen- lims everyone,” he said. Kumaraswamy the crippled CM, HD Revanna the super CM, HD Deve Gowda the BJP unleashing ‘super supreme CM,” the Karnataka TDP MP Ramesh wins PAC election in RS BJP said in a tweet. “With so many CMs the state is still waiting for agovt emergency’ in country that can function. We think Deve Gowda’s family should OUR CORRESPONDENT news organisations," TMC MP PAC win boosts opposition morale first decide who really is the Derek O'Brien told reporters. CM,” it said. BJP’s attack on NEW DELHI: Accusing the Pointing fingers at the BJP, GAUTAM LAHIRI Monday’s election for two his candidature from the PAC the Gowda family has come BJP-led Centre of unleashing TMC also criticised the ruling posts in the PAC got huge which BJP leaders did not amidst reports about Revan- "super emergency", TMC lead- party, alleging that the govern- NEW DELHI: The day attention. Earlier, TDP MP accept. Therefore, the election na’s alleged interference in the ers on Monday protested out- ment was using the CBI and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha CM Ramesh was the mem- was necessitated for two posts affairs of other departments, side Parliament to voice their ED to "crackdown" on opposi- announced the date for the ber of that PAC when they of the PAC as three candidates upsetting several Congress objections to the government's tion party leaders. election of Deputy Chair- were the partner of ruling were in the fray. Ministers in the coalition gov- "interference" in media houses No one can question the man post, the election for the BJP. After their departure At the end it was found ernment. JD(S), often referred and the implementation of government, the party said. membership in the prestigious from the Central Govern- that TDP MP came on top to as the party of “father and NRC in Assam. Quoting TMC chief Public Accounts Committee ment, Presiding Officer of the with first preference votes of sons” following Gowda and Armed with placards, sev- Mamata Banerjee, the party got huge attention among the house decided to shift Ramesh 110, Bhupendra Jadav came sons’ alleged control over the eral Trinamool Congress lead- lawmakers alleged that every OUR CORRESPONDENT house. The anti-BJP parties political parties. from PAC to another Com- second with 69 votes and Har- party, was now being accused ers staged a 'dharna' outside single action of the BJP-RSS which include Bahujan Samaj In the election, united mittee on Public Undertak- ivansh faired poorly with only of similar conduct in the coali- Parliament over the issues. was one of "deliberate destruc- NEW DELHI: Considering Party (BSP), Nationalist Con- opposition defeated JD(U) ing. Instead, Harivansh and 26 votes. tion government. Hitting back "Prominent media houses tiveness and political vendetta". a major boost to the Opposi- gress Party (NCP) have four candidate Harivansh Nara- BJP MP Bhupender Yadav The Congress party did at BJP over its tweet, newly are either being bought over The ruling party in West tion show, Telegu Desam Party members each, while Aam yan Singh, an ally of ruling were nominated in the PAC. not mobilise all their sup- appointed JD(S) state President or threatened. Resignations Bengal has criticised the BJP- (TDP) MP CM Ramesh won Aadmi Party (AAP) and CPM BJP with a huge unexpected But opposition parties did not port. Ramesh was moving in H Vishwanath advised the saf- of two top executives, editor- led central government on sev- the Public Account Committee have three and five members margin. take this lightly. In fact, they the parliament house that he fron party to speak with sense. in-chief and popular anchor eral other issues, including the (PAC) election in Rajya Sabha respectively. Samajwadi Party Ruling NDA is contem- had a discussion with the BJP would have got at least 140 “Any one can speak or com- of ABP News Network, indi- implementation of the National on Monday. Ramesh won with and Trinamool Congress have plating to put the first timer floor leaders that let Ramesh votes if all the members voted ment, no one can stop it in a cate increasing government Register of Citizens (NRC) in 110 votes, where the other two the strength of 13 members Harivansh as their candidate be allowed to continue in the on Monday. He claimed he democracy...its leaders when interference. Shows are being Assam after nearly 40 lakh peo- candidates, Harivansh Narayan each. for the post of Deputy Chair- PAC. Leaders took time to got some votes from the BJP they speak should speak with blacked out and defamation ple did not find their name on Singh (NDA) got 26 votes and The Public Accounts Com- man. But before that election decide on the issue. members too. sense..,” he said. cases have been filed against the final draft. single largest party BJP's candi- mittee (PAC) is a committee win of opposition candidate Earlier, when TMC leader People were speculating date Bhupendra Yadav bagged of selected members of Parlia- boosted the morale of the Derek O’Brien asked for a about how AIADMK mem- 69 votes. ment, constituted by the Parlia- opposition parties. In fact, a reply from the BJP leaders bers voted. In fact, after this In Rajya Sabha NDA has ment of India, for the auditing meeting of the opposition par- they did not give any response votes, opposition parties are Tharoor wades into another row 89 members, out of which BJP of the revenue and the expen- ties was held on Monday, dur- as their top leadership did not now upbeat and took it a chal- alone has 73 members. While diture of the Government of ing which they discussed the agree on Ramesh’s name as a lenge to defeat NDA candi- the United Progressive Alli- India. The PAC is formed every strategy to get the required member of the PAC. date in the Deputy Chairman with comments on PM’s headgear ance (UPA) has the strength year with a strength of not more numbers to defeat the NDA In fact, opposition leaders election. But BJP floor man- of 57 members, in which 50 than 22 members of which 15 candidate. The parties are gave suggestion to BJP that agers are confident that what OUR CORRESPONDENT the Congress Party for insult- members belong to the Con- are from Lok Sabha, the lower likely to finalise their strategy Ramesh would give resigna- happened in the PAC election ing the people of India’s North gress. TDP, which recently had house of the Parliament, and 7 and decide the name of their tion from COPU and Har- would not be repeated in the THIRUVANANTHA- East & Tribals. Shashi Thar- broken alliance with the NDA, from Rajya Sabha, the upper candidate tomorrow at 1 pm. ivansh also should withdraw Deputy Chairman election. PURAM: Congress leader oor described North-East peo- has six members in the upper house of the Parliament. Shashi Tharoor has plunged ple & Naga Tribal headgears headlong into a fresh row with as funny looking outlandish remarks about Prime Minis- & hilarious,” Rijiju, a native of Letter politics: Sidda sends ter Narendra Modi donning Arunachal Pradesh, said on Complete ‘jungle raj’ in “outlandish” Naga and other Twitter. headgear on his trips but refus- “Shashi Tharoor insults one more missive to HDK ing to sport a Muslim skull cap, the proud cultural heritage of comments the BJP dubbed as the people of North-East. This BJP-ruled states: Maya BENGALURU: Continuing Pointing out that it has been the insulting to the people of the The former union min- condescension & arrogance with his letter writing spree, dream and demand ofthe Kan- North-East. ister was addressing a semi- towards the people of India LUCKNOW: Declaring that issued here. former Chief Minister Sidda- nada film industry for a film Union Minister Kiren Rijiju nar on “Standing up to hatred, have become hallmarks of @ there was a complete "jungle Calling for strict action ramaiah has shot off another city to be set up inMysuru, the also demanded that the Con- violence and intolerance in INCIndia,” Union Informa- raj" in BJP-ruled states, BSP in both the cases, the Bahu- missive to Chief Minister H D CLP leader described the ‘pal- gress apologise for Tharoor’s contemporary India” here tion and Broadcasting Minister chief Mayawati on Monday jan Samaj Party supremo Kumaraswamy, asking him to acecity’ as the most sought after comments. yesterday. Rajyavardhan Rathore tweeted. said there should be no cover- said there should be no "lipa reconsider shifting the film city destination by film producer- “I ask you why does our Tharoor, who had recently BJP general secretary Ram up of the incidents of alleged poti" (attempt to cover up the from Mysuru to Ramanagara. snot only from Kannada, but prime minister wear all sorts kicked up a controversy with Madhav also took to the micro- sexual exploitation reported incident). Siddaramaiah, who is the also from the Hindi, Tamil and of outlandish headgear wher- remarks that the BJP, if voted blogging website to say,”For from shelter homes in Bihar's "There is complete 'jun- Chairman of the Congress- Telugu film industries. ever he goes around the coun- to power again, will rewrite Shashi Tharoor, Naga head- Muzaffarpur town and Uttar gle raj' in the BJP-ruled states, JD(S) coalition coordination Since 1945,film shooting try or around the world? Why the Constitution and pave the gear is outlandish and hilari- Pradesh's Deoria district. and like law and order, women committee, has so far written had been taking place in Mys- does he always refuse to wear a way for creation of a “Hindu ous. In his over zealous love for At least 24 girls were res- security and respect is not a four letters to Kumaraswamy uru, he noted as he recalled Muslim skull cap? Pakistan”, said Modi shunned skull cap, Tharoor doesnt mind cued from a shelter home in priority. It is the last subject of on a host of issues, including contributions of studioslike “You see him in Naga head- the green colour as he felt it insulting d customs of d Nagas Deoria yesterday after allega- "The allegation of sexual concern for them," Mayawati the one to reconsider the bud- ‘Navajyoti’ and ‘Premier’, which gears with feathers. You have was associated with Muslim n other NE people.” tions of sexual exploitation exploitation of the inmates said. get announcement to increase produced talented actors and seen him in various kinds of appeasement. Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio came to light. Around 18 girls in a shelter in Deoria (similar "The Uttar Pradesh govern- fuel prices.In the letter, he asked technicians. “Kannada thespian extraordinary outfits which is Tharoor’s comments drew on Monday took strong objec- are still missing, officials said to Bihar) proves the rampant ment should (have) had imme- the Chief Minister to recon- late Dr Rajkumar had dreamed a right thing for a prime min- a sharp response from Union tion to Congress leader Shashi today. The incident comes in anarchy in the BJP govern- diately learnt a lesson from the sider the budget announce- aboutthe film city in Mysuru, ister to do. Indira Gandhi has Rijiju, who said the Con- Tharoor’s “outlandish” Naga the backdrop of the alleged sex- ments, and the feeling of rising unfortunate incident, which ment to shift the film city to realising which the previous also been photographed wear- gress leader’s remarks insulted headgear remark. Without tak- ual abuse of young girls at a insecurity and pathetic condi- took place in Bihar, and come Ramanagara, Kumaraswamy’s Congress government decided ing various kinds of costumes. tribals and people from the ing Tharoor’s name, the chief state-funded shelter home in tions is a matter of shame and in alert mode, but the govern- assembly segment, and take to set up a film city in the city But why he still always says no North-East. minister sought an apology and Muzaffarpur, which led to a worry for the entire country," ment continued to remain in steps to set it up in Mysuru, and approved hundred acres of to one?” Tharoor said. “I demand apology from withdrawal of the statement. public outcry. Mayawati said in a statement slumber," she added. Siddaramaiah’s home district. land for this purpose. MPOST 6 nation mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 DoT seeks industry views Parliament passes bill to grant constitutional status to NCBC OUR CORRESPONDENT shun “vote politics” and sup- on blocking mobile apps port these measures. NEW DELHI: Parliament on He charged the Congress of OUR CORRESPONDENT over measures previously listed Monday passed a bill to pro- sabotaging the issue earlier and by WhatsApp for checking fake vide constitutional status to said it had chance to rectify its NEW DELHI: The telecom news that have, in several cases, the National Commission for mistake by ensuring passage department has sought views triggered mob violence. Backward Classes, as several of the Bill in the Rajya Sabha. of the industry on technical The IT ministry, in its mis- members in the Rajya Sabha “Last time the Bill fell in measures that can be adopted sive, had said that WhatsApp urged the government to make Rajya Sabha...UPA in its two for blocking mobile apps like cannot escape from its respon- public the findings of the caste terms failed to bring this instagram, Facebook, What- sibility for such rampant abuse census and implement reserva- amendment... OBC is a reli- sApp, Telegram, etc in situa- of its platform and needed to tion accordingly. majority. castes of OBC people, while the gion- neutral term and the Bill tions where national security find originators of provocative The demand was raised Replying to the debate Centre had its own. The NCBC failed last time because poli- and public order are under messages. during a debate on the Con- on the bill, Social Justice would recommend only to the tics defeated social justice,” threat. The government, in its sec- stitution (123rd Amendment) and Empowerment Minister central government regarding Yadav said. He said the Bill is The Department of Telecom ond notice to the Facebook- Bill 2017 in the Upper House, Thaawarchand Gehlot said inclusion or deletion of a par- long overdue and lamented that (DoT) on July 18, 2018, had owned messaging service, had which was passed by the Lok it would help the backward ticular caste in the list. many states have not imple- written to all telecom opera- warned that in the absence of Sabha on August 2 superseding classes people fight atrocities “This is an important issue. mented 27 per cent reservation tors, the Internet Service Pro- directions for blocking for on rumours spread through adequate checks, it will treat the amendments earlier carried against them and ensure quick There was demand for a con- to the OBCs and added that viders Association of India public access to any informa- social media apps. The popular the messaging platform as ‘abet- out by the Rajya Sabha. justice to them. “This bill would stitutional status to OBC Com- parties should “rise above vote (ISPAI), industry body Cellu- tion through any computer messaging app, WhatsApp, has tor’ of rumour propagation and On Monday, the Upper provide justice to the OBC peo- mission from the 1980s and bank politics and work towards lar Operators Association of resource. been in the eye of storm over legal consequences will follow. House adopted the legislation ple, it is the need of the hour,” Parliament had held discus- social justice”. India (COAI) and others and The law authorises the cen- abuse of its platform for circu- WhatsApp told the gov- along with the amendments Gehlot said. sions several times. It has been Chaya Verma (Cong) asked for their inputs to block tral government or any officer lation of fake news that resulted ernment it is building a local made by the Lok Sabha, by 156 Referring to the suggestions discussed by the Standing sought reservation in Parlia- the applications under Section authorised by it to issue direc- in incitement of mob fury. team, including India head, as votes to nil. by the opposition parties, he Committee,” Gehlot said and ment and Assemblies for OBCs 69A of the IT Act. tion to block the information An IT ministry official, who part of steps to check fake news Over two-third majority of said the NCBC would have urged the members to pass it said creamy layer should be “DoT in the letter had said on Internet in the interest of did not wish to be named, said, circulation. those present voted in favour female representation. expeditiously. removed. She asked the gover- that the Ministry of Electron- sovereignty and integrity of WhatsApp has not committed The mobile messaging plat- of the bill, which is a necessity He also assured that it He said once the bill is ment how it will implement the ics and IT and law enforce- India, defence of India, secu- itself on “traceability” and attri- form also said that attributing for amending the Constitution. would also not encroach upon passed by Parliament, the gov- quota when it was encouraging ment agencies have raised rity of the state, friendly rela- bution of messages, which had messages on WhatsApp would The Rajya Sabha had earlier the rights of state governments ernment would immediately contractual jobs. issue around blocking of cer- tions with foreign states or been one of the key demands of undermine the private nature passed the measure on July 31 as they would have their own form the commission. Narendra Jadhav (Nom) tain mobile apps like Instagram, public order or for preventing the government. of WhatsApp and create the last year, along with an amend- backward class commissions. Participating in the dis- demanded that the findings of Facebook, WhatsApp, Telecom, incitement to the commission Hence, the ministry’s con- potential for serious misuse. ment and sent it to the Lower “This commission has no rela- cussion on the constitu- the socio-economic caste cen- etc to meet requirement under of any cognisable offence relat- cerns have not been addressed It added that the focus of the House. The Lok Sabha had tion with the state governments tional amedment bill and the sus be made public. He said Section 69A of IT Act,” an offi- ing to them. and the potential for misuse still firm is on improving its plat- passed the bill last week with but is related to the Centre National Commission for the Rohini Commission report cial source said. Recently, there have been remains, the source said. form and working closely with alternate amendments as well on l y.” Backward Classes (Repeal) and the census data should be The Section 69A of IT Act widespread incidents of mob Last month, the government others in society to help keep as some more changes unan- He said the state govern- Bill 2017, Bhupender Yadav compared to prepare fresh data talks about power to issue lynching in the country based had expressed dissatisfaction people safe. imously with over two-third ments had their own lists of (BJP) urged political parties to of OBCs. Army to give No decision on removal of 50% of school syllabus to be Govt introduces Bill in LS to up cows in Jinnah’s portrait yet: AMU reduced, says Rajyavardhan amend Juvenile Justice Act military farms OUR CORRESPONDENT doned and surrendered children OUR CORRESPONDENT OUR CORRESPONDENT ing the Webb Ellis Cup in the with familial care and protec- for `1K each presence of World Rugby CEO NEW DELHI: A bill seeking to tion,” the bill’s Statement of NEW DELHI: The Aligarh NEW DELHI: In a bid to pro- Brett Gosper, Asia Rugby Presi- empower district magistrates to Objects and Reasons said. OUR CORRESPONDENT Muslim University (AMU) is mote sports in the country, dent, Aga Hussain, actor Rahul pass orders for adoption of chil- Besides, the bill provides yet to take a decision on remov- Union Minister Rajyavardhan Bose and Rugby India Presi- dren to reduce the time taken for transferring of all the pro- NEW DELHI: Nearly a year ing a portrait of Muhammad Rathore on Monday said that dent Numazar Mehta. for issuing such directions, was ceedings pending before any after the defence ministry Ali Jinnah from the office of its a games period will be made Also present at the event introduced in the Lok Sabha court relating to adoption orders ordered closure of 39 military students’ union, an issue that mandatory in schools after were Sports Secretary, Rahul on Monday. Currently, there is under certain provisions of the farms across the country, the had triggered a controversy in reducing the syllabus by 50 per Bhatnagar, SAI DG Neelam an inordinate delay in issuing Juvenile Justice Act to the dis- Army has decided to “transfer” May, Parliament was informed cent by next year. Kapur and IOA secretary, adoption orders by the courts trict magistrate having jurisdic- all the cattle kept there to gov- on Monday. “We have come to a stage Rajeev Mehta. due to “heavy work load”. tion over the concerned area. ernment departments or dairy The information was shared where sports is not a part of The two-year Trophy Tour, Against this backdrop, the “Due to delay in issuing the cooperatives at a nominal cost by Satya Pal Singh, Minister of the row over the portrait trig- education, it is education. The which aims to engage and Juvenile Justice (Care and Pro- adoption orders by the courts, of Rs 1,000 per animal. State for HRD, in a written reply gered a right-wing protest and ministry of education is ensur- Games period will excite new and existing rugby tection of Children) Amend- the child continues to languish Minister of State for Defence to a question in the Lok Sabha. sparring between two leaders ing that the syllabus in schools be made mandatory fans ahead of Rugby World ment Bill, 2018, was introduced in the child care institutions, Subhash Bhamre, while reply- “The students’ union has of the ruling BJP. by 2019 is reduced by 50 per Cup, will travel to Mumbai and by Women and Child Develop- even after getting a family,” ing to a question in Rajya Sabha, been dissolved and any decision At least six people were cent and there will be a sports in schools: Minister Bhubaneshwar next. ment Minister Maneka Gandhi. the statement said. Under the said all the cattle in the mili- on the issue can only be taken injured when the police lobbed period on a regular basis,” It will be the first time that As of July 20 this year, as Juvenile Justice Act, the adop- tary farms will be transferred by the newly-elected union, teargas shells to disperse the Rathore said. 20 specialised sports schools the tournament will be played many as 629 cases relating to tion proceedings should be dis- to central and state govern- when formed,” Singh said. AMU students demanding the Rathore said the ministry and the government of India in Asia when Japan hosts the passing of adoption orders are posed of by the court within two ment departmets or to state BJP MP from Aligarh Satish arrest of those who had earlier is planning several things to will pump about Rs 7-10 crore Rugby World Cup 2019. pending in various courts. months from the date of filing cooperatives. Gautam had objected to the barged into the campus shout- make sports more relevant. each. The idea is to have a “We are delighted to wel- The bill seeks to amend of an application. He said a cost of Rs 1,000 portrait of the founder of Pak- ing slogans. “We are also ensuring that very pointed approach so each come the Webb Ellis Cup to the Juvenile Justice Act to The Act came into effect will be charged per animal. istan on the walls of the AMU A function to grant life the SAI (now SI) reduces its school will have only two or India in the run up to the empower district magistrates from January 15, 2016, with The minister was asked students’ union office and writ- membership of the students’ man power by 50 per cent by three main sports. They will be World Cup. We are happy to to issue orders for the purpose comprehensive provisions for whether high-yielding cows ten to the vice-chancellor of the union to former vice-president 2022 so that they can cater to very focussed,” he said. see India included within the of adoption. the children allegedly found to numbering 15,000 have no university, seeking its removal. Hamid Ansari, scheduled on sports and it has a lean body Rathore also welcomed the 18 nations that will be visited “This would ensure timely be in conflict with law as well buyers given their high main- Violence had broken out on the same day, was called off and and money is spent on sports. Rugby World Cup 2019 tro- by the Rugby World Cup 2019 processing of adoption cases as those in need of care and tenance cost. the AMU campus on May 2 as Ansari had to return to Delhi. “This year we will have phy tour in India by unveil- Trophy Tour,” Rathore said. and provide orphaned, aban- protection. Prez voices concern over Kerala Church sex scandal: SC asks 2 priests to NATION BRIEFS political violence in Ker OVER 45 PER CENT SEATS VACANT IN surrender by August 13, refuses pre-arrest bail ENGINEERING COLLEGES, SAYS HRD THIRUVANANTHA- the paradox of political violence PURAM/KASARGOD: in Kerala, especially in some NEW DELHI: Over 45 per cent seats remained va- Violence has no place in the regions of the state. OUR CORRESPONDENT senior advocate V Giri, appear- remarks against the victim and cant in AICTE approved engineering colleges across Constitution, President Ram- This is unfortunate and does ing for Kerala police submitted was uploaded on the internet the country in the last four years, the Lok Sabha was nath Kovind said on Monday, little justice to the glorious tradi- NEW DELHI: The Supreme a status report of investigation even when the investigation in informed on Monday. Minister of State for Human and voiced concern over recur- tions of the state and its people. Court on Monday refused to and said no interrogation has the case was underway. Resource Development Satya Pal Singh said 48.79 ring political clashes in Kerala “Debate, dissent and dis- grant anticipatory bail to two taken place so far of the two Giri said these allegations on a day the news came of a agreement are perfectly accept- priests, accused of sexually priests who were earlier granted are something new, which he per cent seats remained vacant during 2014-15 CPI-M youth wing activist being able and should be welcomed abusing a married woman in protection from arrest by the did not have any knowledge. academic session while the percentage of seats that stabbed to death allegedly by in our polity. But violence has the Kerala church sex scandal, apex court. “If true, this is a very grave and remained vacant during 2015-16, 2017-18 and BJP-RSS cadre. no place in our Constitution,” and asked them to surrender The bench said, “We have serious issue,” he said. 2018-19 was 47.68 per cent, 49.70 per cent and Inaugurating the ‘Festival he said. before police by August 13. granted protection from arrest Basant said that he would 49.30 per cent respectively. of Democracy’, a conference Kovind’s remarks followed A bench of Justices A K Sikri to them but it does not mean ensure that these things do not to mark the conclusion of dia- reports that a 25-year-old and Ashok Bhushan said the that they can’t be interrogated.” happen again. MEGHALAYA STEPS UP CHECKING OF mond jubilee celebrations of Democratic Youth Federation two priests were at liberty to Senior advocate R Basant, Giri replied that there is no the Kerala Assembly in Thiru- of India (DYFI) worker, was seek regular bail once they have appearing for the two priests, question of doing it again and PEOPLE AT CHECKPOINTS: POLICE vananthapuram, Kovind said all attacked by two motorcycle- surrendered. abusing the 34-year-old married said the accused are willing to the damage has already been SHILLONG: Meghalaya is all set to carry out “rigor- parties and enlightened citizens borne men in Kasargod dis- The Crime Branch of the woman by allegedly using her cooperate in the investigation done. ous” checking of people entering the state following should do their best to check trict’s Uppala, about 600 km Kerala Police had on July 2 reg- confessional statement. and record their statements. The bench then asked the the publication of the NRC complete draft in Assam, political violence. from Thiruvananthapuram, late istered a case against four priests While two of them surren- Counsel for the victim also counsel for victim to raise these He said the history of last night. on the basis of a statement given dered, two others -- Father Sony filed an interlocutory applica- issues before the trial court and a senior police officer said. Superintendent of Police “debate, mutual dignity and Siddique was rushed to a by a woman belonging to the Verghese and Father Jaise K tion in the case and informed said that “it is not a fit case for (infiltration), Debangshu Sangma said that every respect” for each other’s point nearby hospital but could not same church who has accused George -- had approached the the court that the accused priest grant of anticipatory bail” person entering the state would be checked at the of view has been the “hallmark” be saved, a police official said. them of sexually assaulting her apex court for anticipatory bail had allegedly uploaded a video On July 19, the two priests checkpoints. “At the checkpoints, the people need to of Kerala society, prominently Kerala’s ruling CPI-M’s state on many occasions. after their plea was rejected by on the internet to blackmail the were granted protection from show any identification document that proves that he placing Malayalees among the secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan The four priests attached to the Kerala High Court on July woman. arrest by the apex court till it is an Indian citizen and the exercise will continue till thought leaders of the country. blamed the killing on the BJP- the Malankara Syrian Orthodox 11. He said that this video pronounced a verdict on their further orders,” Sangma said. “Nevertheless there remains RSS combine. MPOST Church were accused of sexually During today’s hearing, contained some disparaging anticipatory bail pleas. HC GRANTS BAIL TO EX-ANDHRA BANK Elderly woman, boy among OFFICER IN MONEY LAUNDERING CASE NGT forms committee on Ganga cleaning NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday granted bail to a former Andhra Bank director who OUR CORRESPONDENT to be appropriate. 3 killed by jumbos in C’garh It clarified that the National was arrested in connection with a money launder- NEW DELHI: Meticulous Mission for Clean Ganga OUR CORRESPONDENT to the local anganwadi centre ing probe in an alleged Rs 5,000-crore fraud case. monitoring and systematic (NMCG) would be the nodal after reports that an elephant Justice Mukta Gupta granted the relief to Anup approach was required for agency to coordinate with the KORBA (CHHATTIS- has been sighted in the area, Prakash Garg, arrested by the Enforcement Direc- cleaning Ganga from Haridwar committee and it would be at GARH): An elderly woman Balaco Forest Range (Korba torate on January 12 in connection with the case to Unnao, the National Green liberty to coordinate and pro- and a minor boy were among forest division) officer Farukh involving a Gujarat-based pharma firm. Tribunal on Monday said as it vide inputs to the panel. three people trampled to death Siddhiqui said. formed a committee headed It also asked the NMCG, in by wild elephants in two dis- On Sunday night, two ele- RLYS ASKS STAFF TO AVAIL BENEFITS by a former high court judge coordination with other author- tricts of Chhattisgarh, police phants broke the window of to oversee the river rejuvena- ities, to prepare an action plan said on Monday. the anganwadi building and UNDER GOVT’S INSURANCE SCHEMES tion work. for the stretch starting from While the woman, Itwari dragged Itwari and Kumar out NEW DELHI: Railways has requested its employees A bench headed by NGT Unnao to Bay of Bengal within Bai (60), and the boy, Rohit with their trunks while they and contractual staffers to avail benefits under the Chairperson Justice Adarsh four months. Kumar (6), were killed by jum- were sleeping and trampled Kumar Goel said that Ganga The green panel has divided bos in Korba district, a man, them to death, he said. government’s flagship insurance schemes, saying rejuvenation was a “huge task” Jawad Rahim and S P Wangdi, it to submit a quarterly report the work of cleaning the river in identified as Laksmi Prasad In the second incident, they were of national importance. In a letter dated and people of eminence who said. The green panel formed a on the work done. different segments Gomukh to (37), died in an attack by ele- which took place in the Udai- August 2, Railway Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani devote full time were needed committee comprising former The NGT asked the commit- Haridwar (Phase-I), Haridwar phants in Surguja district, they paur forest range of Surguja asked the zonal general managers to encourage to achieve the desired result. judge of Allahabad High Court, tee to assume charge within one to Unnao (termed as segment B said. Both incidents took place district, one Lakshmi Prasad, their employees as well as the contractual staffers “Though some progress has to be nominated by chief jus- month from today and said it of Phase-I), Unnao to border of on Sunday. resident of Lakhanpur village, to avail the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Surak- been made but it cannot be said tice of the high court, nominees might preferably function from Uttar Pradesh, border of Uttar In Korba, few families was trampled to death by wild sha Beema Yojana (PMSBY) and the Pradhan Mantri that the progress made meets from the Central Pollution Con- Kanpur but it would be open Pradesh to border of Jharkhand belonging to the Pahadi Korva elephants when he had gone to the complete expectation,” the trol Board and the Indian Insti- to the members to participate and border of Jharkhand to Bay tribe were shifted from their collect woods in jungle, another Jeevan Jyoti Beema Yojana (PMJJBY). bench, also comprising justices tute of Technology and directed from the place they consider of Bengal. homes in Futhamuda village forest official said. nation 7 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 mp Nitish blames ‘system’, rejects Parl passes Bill to provide demand for Min’s resignation death to child rape convicts OUR CORRESPONDENT PATNA: Under fire over alleged rape of 34 girls at a gov- OUR CORRESPONDENT measure. There was also an opinion ernment-funded shelter home, He said the government that the provision of death pen- Chief Minister Nitish Kumar NEW DELHI: Parliament on brought the bill, as in the last alty could endanger the life of on Monday blamed “system Monday passed a stringent few months, several heart- the victim. flaw” for the case and rejected legislation prescribing death rending incidents of rape of Many members suggested demands for sacking his social penalty to those convicted of under- aged girls have taken that the government change welfare minister Manju Verma raping girls below the age of place in the country. the term ‘woman’ in the bill only on the basis of allegations 12 years and making the law Rijiju said four states had appropriately and make it gen- by opposition leaders. against such sexual offences already brought a law in their der- neutral as such crimes do Kumar also announced his harsher. respective assemblies for cap- happen with boys as well. decision to phase out the prac- The Bill replaces the Crim- ital punishement those who Sukhendu Sekhar Ray tice of shelter homes being run inal Law (Amendment) Ordi- commit rape gainst the girl (TMC) wondered why there are by NGOs and said the state Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi nance promulgated on April child who are under the age different punishment accord- government would take over during Lok Samvad programme at CM’s residence, in Patna on Monday PTI 21, following an outcry over the of 12. ing to the age of the vicitm. He administration of all such cen- rape and murder of a minor girl The states are Madhya also expressed concern over tres over a period of time. to officials on why the main facilitated any wrongdoing, in Kathua in Jammu and Kash- Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana the large pendency of cases in He said Verma can be asked accused Brajesh Kumar was she may have to go, but (not) mir and the rape of another and Arunachal Pradesh. courts in the country. “to go” only if she is found to because people are making woman at Unnao in Uttar “We have introduced cer- Manoj Kumar Jha (RJD) have facilitated any wrong- MUZAFFARPUR noises,” Kumar said. Pradesh. tain changes in the Indian 10 to 20 years, extendable to pletion of trial in all rape cases expressed concern that pro- doing and not because of Hitting back at opposition The Criminal Law (Amend- Penal Code, Criminal Court imprisonment for rest of life, will be two months. A six- vision of death penalty may “noises” being made -- a SHELTER HOME CASE leaders, Kumar said where ment) Bill 2018, which was Procedure, Evidence Act and which means jail term till the month time limit for the dis- endanger victim’s life, while stance that found support were these people, who have passed in the Lok Sabha on there are consequential effects convict’s “natural life”. posal of appeals in rape cases Kahkashan Perween (JD-U) from Deputy Chief Minister never taken into police cus- suddenly grown so sensitive, July 30, was approved by a voice on prevention of atrocities Stringent punishment for has also been prescribed, the suggested that like in Bihar, and BJP leader Sushil Kumar tody, his deputy chief minis- when the first FIR was lodged vote in the Upper House. against children,” the minis- rape of a girl under 12 years bill says, adding that there will there should be women police Modi. ter also asserted there is no on May 31 and wjy have they While replying to a debate ter said. has been provided with the also be no provision for antici- stations in all states. Kumar also took potshots at need for resignation of Verma woken up to the scandal in the in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of The bill stipulates stringent minimum jail term being 20 patory bail for a person accused Chhaya Verma (Cong) his former party colleague Sha- or any other minister “just last few weeks. State for Home Affairs Kiren punishment for perpetrators of years which may go up to life in of rape or gangrape of a girl said punishment should be the rad Yadav and other opposition because some people are giv- Coming in support of Rijiju assured the House that rape, particularly of girls below prison or death sentence. Gan- under 16 years. same for those convicted for leaders for attending a protest ing statements”. Verma of JD(U), Modi said no the concerns and issues raised 12 years. Death sentence has grape of a girl under 12 years Participating in the debate, rape, irrespective of the gender in the national capital on the Verma is in the eye of storm minister needs to resign just by the members would be been provided for rapists of of age will invite punishment several members made a case of child victim. issue, saying it was amusing ever since name of her husband because some people are mak- looked into by the government, girls under 12 years. of jail term for the rest of life for sending the bill for scrutiny Ravi Prakash Verma (SP) to see people having spoken has cropped up in the Muzaf- ing noises. even as he did not agree with The minimum punishment or death. to Select Committee, saying said the bill should be sent to a unkindly of women holding farpur sex scandal, in which “They are voicing their per- the demand of several MPs to in cases of rape of women has The measure also provides there were several shortcom- select commitee as it took care candle lights at an event organ- medical reports have con- sonal opinion and that is not send the bill to a Select Com- been increased from rigorous for speedy investigations and ings in it. only of girls and not boys. ised by a person facing corrup- firmed rape of 34 out of a total the party line,” he said, refer- mittee for scrutiny. imprisonment of seven years trial. The time limit for inves- Some members argued that Citing a survey, he added tion charges. of 42 inmates of the shelter ring to his party colleague C Terming the bill as one of to 10 years. tigation of all cases of rape has the provision of death penalty that the cases of sexual violence Soon after Kumar replied home. The opposition parties P Thakur reportedly favour- national importance, Rijiju said According to the bill, in been prescribed, which has could affect reporting of cases were more against boys. some media queries during his have been gunning for the min- ing Verma’s resignation. Modi the law is aimed at providing case of rape of a girl under 16 to be mandatorily completed of sexual assault as in many Rajeev Gowda (Congress) weekly public interaction pro- ister’s head. dismissed demand for resigna- safety to minor girls as he high- years, the minimum punish- within two months. cases the accused happened to also aked the government refer gramme “Lok Samvad” while “Investigations are on. If it tion of another minister, BJP’s lighted various aspects of the ment has been increased from The deadline for the com- be relatives or known persons. it to a select committee. referring specific questions is found that she had in any way Suresh Sharma as well. 4 officials including one Top court adjourns hearing on 15 naxals killed probing Nirav Modi case pleas challenging Article 35-A in encounter with get extension in CBI OUR CORRESPONDENT commencing August 27. The Jammu and Kashmir CJI Misra observed that government had on August 3 police in C’garh NEW DELHI: The Supreme the apex court has to consider moved the apex court seeking OUR CORRESPONDENT Court on Monday adjourned whether Article 35-A goes adjournment of today’s hear- OUR CORRESPONDENT atong village, located around hearing on a batch of pleas chal- against the basic structure of ing on petitions challenging 500 km from here, following NEW DELHI: Four senior offi- lenging the constitutional valid- the Constitution. the validity of Article 35-A, cit- RAIPUR: At least 15 Maoists which it started encircling the cials, including the one looking ity of Article 35-A, which gives Article 35-A, which was ing the upcoming local body were gunned down on Mon- place, Awasthi said. into the the Punjab National special rights and privileges to incorporated in the Consti- elections. day in an encounter with secu- A gunbattle took place Bank (PNB) fraud case, have people of Jammu and Kashmir, tution by a 1954 Presidential During the hearing on Mon- rity forces in a dense forest in between Naxals and the patrol- been granted extension in the saying its three-judge bench has Order, accords special rights day, the counsel appearing for Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, ling team for about half-an- CBI. been hearing the case and will and privileges to the citizens of the petitioners challenging the police said. hour, he said. The decision was taken in consider whether it has to be Jammu and Kashmir and denies validity of Article 35-A opposed This was one of the biggest After guns fell silent, bodies a recent meeting of a selec- referred to a larger bench. property rights to a woman who the move by the state govern- anti-Naxal operations in the of 15 Maoists and 16 weapons, tion panel headed by Central A bench comprising Chief marries a person from outside ment seeking adjournment of history of Chhattisgarh, where including 315 bore and 12 bore Vigilance Commissioner K Justice Dipak Misra and Justice the state. the matter. 15 bodies of rebels were recov- guns, were recovered from the V Chowdary, officials said on given extension for the same A M Khanwilkar said the matter The provision, which leads a Constitution bench. A three- Several interlocutory peti- ered in a single incident, state’s spot, Awasthi said. Monday. period. has to be heard by a three-judge to such women from the state judge bench will determine it. tions have been filed in sup- Special Director General of Besides, an area committee The move assumes signifi- Besides them, Manish bench and Justice D Y Chand- forfeiting their rights over prop- A three-judge bench has been port of Article 35-A by various Police (anti-Naxal operations) member and an injured woman cance amidst reports of power Kumar Sinha and Jasbir Singh rachud, who is also a part of the erty, also applies to their heirs. dealing with it,” the CJI said. individuals and civil society D M Awasthi told reporters Naxal were arrested from the tussle between Central Bureau have also been given exten- bench, was not present. “Once you have challenged “A three-judge bench will groups seeking continuance of here. spot, he said. of Investigation Director Alok sion. Sinha, who is working The apex court has listed the the constitutional validity of consider whether it has to go the special status to Jammu and Two Naxals, including a The killed rebels were from Kumar Verma and the second in the BSFC of the agency in matter for hearing in the week Article 35-A, it has to go before before a Constitution bench.” Kashmir. woman who was injured the three separate militia forma- senior-most officer Rakesh Bengaluru, will have tenure till gunbattle, were also arrested tions of Maoists active in the Asthana. November 5, 2020, the order from the encounter site. tri-junction forest of Konta, Those given exten- said. 14% jump in foreign tourist Govt extends e-visa facility Based on intelligence inputs Golapalli and Bhejji areas in sion include DIG of Bank- Singh, a 2003 batch IPS offi- about locations of Naxal camps south Sukma, he said. ing, Security and Fraud Cell cer of Nagaland cadre, who had arrivals: Government to LS in south Sukma, two teams of Militia platoon commander (BSFC), Mumbai C H Naga- successfully cracked the rape for citizens of 165 countries security forces were sent into Vanjam Hunga was among the raju, a 2003 batch IPS officer of and murder case of a minor OUR CORRESPONDENT The minister said there has the forest from different direc- killed naxals, Awasthi said, Kerala cadre, investigating the girl in Kotkhai, has been given been a 28.8 per cent increase OUR CORRESPONDENT marking a shift from generic tions last evening, Awasthi said. adding that identities of the PNB scam involving diaman- tenure till July 31, 2020, it said. NEW DELHI: Foreign tourist in domestic tourist visits in promotions to market-specific The teams included per- other 14 cadres were yet to be taire Nirav Modi and his uncle A 16-year-old girl had gone arrivals in India has seen a 14 the country between 2014 and NEW DELHI: Seeking to pro- promotional plans. sonnel of the District Reserve ascertained. Mehul Choksi. missing after school hours on per cent jump in 2017 and for- 2017 while 20.4 per cent jump mote tourism, the government A 24X7 toll free multi-lin- Guard, Special Task Force, The injured Naxal was The tenure of Nagaraju has July 4 this year and her body eign exchange earnings in the in foreign tourist visits in the has extended e-visa facility for gual tourist helpline has also Central Reserve Police Force taken to a hospital. been extended from December was found in the forests of Kot- sector during the same period same period. citizens of 165 countries at 25 been put in place as part of the and its elite unit Commando Another patrolling team 16 this year to June 30, 2019, an khai near Shimla in Himachal was Rs 1.77 lakh crore, Union As many as 10.04 million airports and five seaports, the efforts. Battalion for Resolute Action that had launched the opera- order issued by Personnel Min- Pradesh Tourism Minister K J Alphons foreign tourists have visited Lok Sabha was informed on To promote tourism in (CoBRA). tion from Bhejji area was still istry said. After nearly nine months of said on Monday. the country in 2017 which Monday. India, events such as ‘paryatan One of the patrolling teams, inside the forest and conduct- His wife Harshita Attaluri, intense probe and ruling out all Alphons also said in Lok was a growth of 14 per cent in Tourism Minister K J parv’ (tourism festival), Inter- comprising around 200 per- ing its task, he said. who is also posted in Mumbai possible suspects, the agency Sabha that is a shortage of two comparison to the previous Alphons also said the gov- national Buddhist Conclave sonnel of the STF and the DRG, Intensive search operations heading the Anti-Corruption managed to arrest the perpe- lakh rooms in the tourism sec- year, he said during the Ques- ernment has launched the and International Tourism spotted a Maoist camp this were underway in the nearby Branch of the CBI, has been trator of the crime. tor, mostly in the mid-segment. tion Hour. ‘Incredible India 2.0’ campaign, Mart too have been organised. morning at the forest in Nalk- forest areas, he said. Govt: 709 dead CBI prosecutor errs Man kills three ‘Biggest ever haul of heroin worth Veteran Cong in rains, floods sons by throwing leader Dhawan during monsoon in JSPL coal block them into river in over `250 cr seized in Jammu passes away OUR CORRESPONDENT court argument Andhra: Police OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: As many as 709 JAMMU: In a major success people have lost their lives in OUR CORRESPONDENT The allegation made by the OUR CORRESPONDENT against drug trafficking and incidents related to floods and prosecutor came as a cause of possible narco-terrorism, the rains in seven states during NEW DELHI: In a major laughter in an otherwise tense TIRUPATI: A 28-year old Jammu and Kashmir police on the monsoon season so far, the embarrassment to the Cen- courtroom. Further embarrass- man allegedly killed his three Monday seized 51 kilograms Home Ministry said on Monday. tral Bureau of Investigation ment followed as the Defence young sons, including a tod- of high-grade Afghan-origin According to the Home (CBI) during a court hearing Counsel Dr P Hariharan for the dler, by throwing them into a heroin worth over Rs 250 crore NEW DELHI: Former Union Ministry’s National Emergency pertaining to the Urtan cap- company stood up, emphati- deep pool of water in a river, from a Punjab-bound truck minister and veteran Congress Response Centre (NERC), 166 tive coal block case, which was cally alleging that the CBI Pros- about 70 km from here, police here. leader Rajinder Kumar Dha- people lost their lives in Uttar earlier allocated to Jindal Steel ecutor was “misleading the said. The police also arrested the wan passed away at B L Kapur Pradesh, 158 people have died and Power Limited (JSPL), the court”. Dr Hariharan pulled out Venkatesh, a lorry driver truck driver and his helper fol- hospital here around 7 pm on in West Bengal, 142 have died prosecutor of the investigating an annexure from the evidence and stated to be an alco- lowing “the biggest ever catch” Monday. He was 81. in Kerala and 139 have died in agency on Monday made argu- from the CBI chargesheet holic, was arrested today, they in Jammu region and are ques- The former RS MP, who was a Maharashtra. ments contrary to the evidence which demolished the earlier said adding the motive for tioning them to unveil the close aide of former Prime Min- As many as 52 people lost in their own chargesheet. allegation made by the pros- the shocking act was under persons involved in the drug ister Indira Gandhi, was admit- their lives in Gujarat, 44 died The CBI had filed a ecutor VK Sharma. investigation. trafficking, Jammu’s Inspector ted to the hospital last Tuesday in Assam and eight perished chargesheet and the matter was The annexure Hariharan He had thrown the chil- General of Police S D Singh wara area of north Kashmir’s jab, Delhi and other parts of for age-related ailments. in Nagaland. in pre-trial stage. showed to the court out of the dren -- aged six, three and Jamwal told reporters here this border district Kupwara and the country and even abroad, Expressing its condolences A total of 16 people were During the arguments on evidence relied upon in the CBI ten months -- into the river evening. was intercepted by the police the IGP said, adding 90 per to the family of the senior leader, also missing in Kerala (10), West framing of charges on Monday, chargesheet clearly highlighted at Gangadhara Nellore on Without ruling out the near Narwal-Bhatindi bypass cent of the heroin smuggled to the Congress tweeted, “We’re Bengal (5) and Nagaland (1), CBI Prosecutor VK Sharma alongwith Demand Draft Sunday. possibility of the consignment on outskirts of the city on a spe- the world comes form Afghan- saddened to hear about the pass- while 207 others received inju- claimed that JSPL had filed numbers that JSPL had depos- The incident came to light being part of narco-terrorism cific information. Pakistan region and “the noto- ing away of RK Dhawan, a val- ries in rain-related incidents in three applications and was ited three different Demand after locals spotted the bodies with the sale proceeds of the The consignment kept in 51 rious agency of Pakistan” is ued member of the Congress the states. The deluge and rains bound to submit three drafts Drafts of Rs 10,000 each of the children floating in the consignment meant for ter- packets of one kilogram each involved in its smuggling. party. Our thought and prayers have hit 26 districts in Maha- of Rs. 10,000 each with each drawn at the State Bank of water on Monday morning and ror funding, the IGP said, It’s a was concealed in a specially Asked how it was possible are with his family tonight.” rashtra, 22 in West Bengal, 23 application amounting to Rs. India (SBI) alongwith the informed police. matter of investigation and we created cavity on the side walls to smuggle such a huge quan- Dhawan started out as Gan- in Assam, 14 in Kerala, 11 each 30,000. The prosecutor further three different applications. After investigations, police are on the job. of the truck, he said, adding tity of heroin through the bor- dhi’s personal assistant and in Uttar Pradesh and Nagaland alleged that JSPL had submit- Was it a costly error made by arrested the man, who was Terming the catch as the that the timely seizure of the ders which were being guarded was with her from 1962, until and 10 in Gujarat. ted only one demand draft of the prosecutor or indeed an allegedly found in an inebri- biggest surgical strike on the consignment saved the lives of round-the-clock, Jamwal said the day she was assassinated In Assam, 11.45 lakh people Rs. 10,000- thereby causing loss attempt to mislead the court ated condition. menace of drugs, the Jammu the youth. It is an alarming sit- the geography of the region in 1984. The senior Congress have borne the brunt of rains of Rs. 20,000- to the national may be clarified once the mat- The man had two wives as police chief said the truck uation the drug traffickers are and tough terrain posed an leader was also a part of the and floods, which also hit crops exchequer and cheated the ter comes up for the hearing his first wife did not have any laden with scrap paper was using Jammu as a transit route acute challenge to the security former PM’s innermost circle in 27,552 hectres of land. government. later. children, they said. going to Punjab from Hand- to smuggle narcotics to Pun- agencies. during the Emergency years. 8 editorial mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 EDITORIAL India’s artificial milk glut KCR’s new- Despite a booming dairy industry, small and medium dairy found love farmers are recurring losses due to abysmal procurement rates n less than two months, Telangana Chief Minister ndia may be the world’s largest pro- and Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Chief K Chan- ducer of milk, but when it comes drasekhar Rao (KCR) has met Prime Minister Naren- to per capita consumption, it is dra Modi in New Delhi twice. In the first meeting in NANTOO BANERJEE still far below countries such as the IJune, he is reported to have briefed the Prime Minister the IUS, EU member nations, Russia, and issues on which he wanted the support of the Centre. He even Brazil. Moreover, much of India’s also raised a demand for a number of development proj- milk is used for sweetmeat production. ects for the state. In the second meeting on August 4, he According to market researchers, India’s again put up a long list of demands before the Prime Min- annual per capita milk consumption is ister. Among the major demands included the release of still well below 100 litres, compared to central grant of Rs 20,000 crores for Kaleshwaram Project the US (nearly 300 ltr), EU (over 280 being built on Godavari river. The total cost of the project ltr), Russia (220 ltr) and Brazil (156 if Rs 80,000 crore. But more significantly, the buzz is that ltr). Therefore, the recent statement in he discussed the prospects of BJP and TRS contesting the the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the state as a coali- Agriculture Krishna Raj seeking to raise tion. The two leaders have reportedly agreed to chalk out the country’s milk production to 254.5 a post-poll alliance if a pre-poll alliance is not feasible. In million tonnes by 2021-22 makes sense. the current Assembly, TRS has 63 seats, Congress 22 and The minister said: “Milk production in BJP 9 in a house of 119 members. There are 17 Lok Sabha the country was 165.4 million tonnes seats from the state. If there is any truth in the rumours during 2016-17 and 176.35 million doing the round that TRS is getting closer to BJP and TRS There is no dearth tonnes (provisional) during 2017-18.” may support BJP in the post-poll scenario when BJP may of government However, what the minister did not be scouting for support from smaller and regional parties. say is the reason behind the current For TRS, this would be a major shift from its earlier stand projects and ‘milk glut’ in the country despite the of forging an alliance of regional parties on the national schemes to low per capita consumption, leading to level to prop up a non-BJP, non-Congress federal front. the distress sale of milk by their produc- Dairy farmers poured their produce on the streets, protesting against low procurement prices The TRS leader had created a high-decibel buzz at the improve the ers to procurers, notably private dairy national level by proposing the formation of the federal dairy sector farms. The procurement price offered by their cows and buffaloes from starva- as Rashtriya Gokul Mission, National tronic milk adulteration testing equip- front. Immediately after he articulated his desire to cre- most private dairy farms is around Rs tion. The balance sheets of dairy farms Programme for Dairy Development, ment to help address adulteration. Such ate a third front, he received messages of support from infrastructure. 18-20 per litre of milk while the mar- such as Amul, Mother Dairy, Orissa State Dairy Entrepreneurship Development efforts are most welcome. However, many opposition leaders strong in their region. West However, what ket price of packaged milk is Rs 40-44 Cooperative Milk Producers Federation, Scheme and Dairy Processing Infra- their success will depend on the effec- Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief was per litre or more. Packaged pasteurised Kwality Limited, Andhra Pradesh Dairy structure Development Fund if they tive implementation of the schemes. first to call him up and lend her support to his efforts to appears to be homogenised cow milk with as low Development Cooperative Federation, help farmers earn a modest livelihood. Fortunately, not all private dairy unite regional parties. He also received similar feedback missing is a will as four per cent fat content could cost Karnataka Co-Operative Milk Federa- Lower procurement prices of milk have farms in the country are out to squeeze from Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati among oth- to assure small around Rs 44 per litre. Whole milk is, of tion, Dynamix Dairy of Maharashtra, driven many milk producers, as well as milk producers — big or small. India’s ers. KCR had also proposed an alliance of regional par- course, dearer. The procurement price Tamil Nadu’s AAVIN Dairy, Kerala’s private distributors, to follow highly dis- largest private sector dairy farm — Rs ties in southern states including the CPI-M which is in and marginal by private dairies in most states such MILMA Dairy and Gujarat’s Dudhsagar honest means to adulterate milk causing 4,000-crore Hatsun Agro in Tamil Nadu power in Kerala to stop BJP from making fresh inroads milk producers of as Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odi- Dairy show that the industry, in general, a serious health risk to consumers. This — pays farmers Rs 26 a litre. So does in the electoral politics of southern states. But even as the sha and Madhya Pradesh does not even is doing extremely well. In fact, the dairy is one area that the government must Heritage, a company run by the family of opposition parties moved forward with their unification some guaranteed cover the cost of production, especially industry is on a major expansion mode. strongly step in to protect milk quality Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chan- drive, KCR gradually lost interest in the federal front that procurement price by small farmers, creating an artificial There is no dearth of government and consumers. drababu Naidu. Multinational corpora- he initially proposed to form and lead. Making a complete milk glut in the market. About 78 per projects and schemes to improve the Large milk producers are, how- tions like Nestle often pay a little more turnaround, KCR is now reportedly ready to be part of the that the dairy cent farmers are small and marginal, dairy sector infrastructure. However, ever, ready to cooperate with the Cen- to their milk producers. This is also true BJP strategy to take on the same opposition that he once farms will have who own totally about 75 per cent of what appears to be missing is a political tral and state governments to supply in the case of players like Britannia and vowed to strengthen. female bovine. will to assure small and marginal milk good quality and nutritious milk to Hindustan Unilever. Suffice it to say that The compulsions for this change in stance are many. to pay Gone are the days when the legend- producers, who are contributing the consumers. The Food Safety and Stan- the country’s future success to emerge As the elections draw closer, KCR finds that many of the ary ‘milkman of India’ Joseph Kurien, most to the country’s milk production, of dards Authority (FSSAI) has asked state as a major global milk consumer rests promises he made during the last election are far from spearheading the country’s ‘white revo- some guaranteed procurement price that food authorities to keep a strict vigil by on the health of our milk producers. fulfilled. He also discovers that in order to keep the prom- lution’, offered to pay procurement price the dairy farms will have to pay. Mar- regularly drawing food samples and The country should not deviate from ises he made to his voters, he needs active support of the up to 85 per cent of the market price of ginal farmers are agitated. Recently, in taking strict action against offenders. the social and economic ideologies of Centre. From funding various development initiative to milk (including bonus) to farmers. Most Maharashtra and Odisha, they poured Lately, it distributed electronic milk Kurien which helped India emerge as securing central government projects, he has to depend private dairy farms and political lead- milk on streets instead of selling to farms adulteration testing machines to states the world’s No1 milk producer. Kurien on the Modi government. If he does not act fast and make ers-controlled cooperatives in states like to protest against the abysmally low pro- and the Indian Railways for detection had, actually, influenced the global milk some credible moves on his promises quickly, the voters Maharashtra are squeezing small milk curement prices offered by these farms. of fat, SNF, protein, lactose, density and structure by showing how to restrict the are likely to punish him in the elections. Since he came producers. The latter make big money Milk production in large quantities is added water as well as adulterants like cost of procurement, processing, mar- to power in 2014, nearly 3,000 farmers have committed out of processed milk and products. The no longer limited to a few states. Uttar urea, detergent, ammonium sulphate, keting and distribution within 20 per suicide in the state. His cup of woes is full and he needs prices of dairy products have gone up Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Mad- caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide, soda cent of the market price for milk. In some urgent help to overcome the odds that he faces at substantially in the last 10 years while hya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and salt in the raw milk. Over 30,000 the process, he also introduced a sys- his home turf. Working for opposition’s unit and hop- the basic milk suppliers have been strug- Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, large test kits have been funded under tem that kept politicians or bureaucrats ing to oust BJP from power at the Centre can be a good gling to feed their cattle. Many are ask- Haryana, Bihar and Bengal are among the National Dairy Plan being imple- at bay from milk producers. IPA idea but that will not help him in his state. Rather, it may ing the government for subsidies up to the top milk producers, today. They mented through NDDB. Similarly, the (The views expressed backfire and people might vote for Congress and BJP in Rs 6 per litre to save themselves and welcome such projects and schemes government plans to fund 28,000 elec- are strictly personal) the upcoming elections, leaving TRS in the lurch. So, the TRS Chief has changed his strategy and is eying to keep Dear his options open to tie up with BJP in a post-poll scenario Quote martial A VERY WELCOME STEP Editor millenniumpost.in where he might need the support of other parties to remain in power. For the same reason, BJP has a point in keeping A new sub-jail has been established for fresh offenders involved in petty crime such as theft, Log on to write letters to the its options open for an alliance with TRS, whose support He who opens brawls and chain snatching. The circular of the Madras High Court directed magistrates in editor or send them to may be needed after the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. After a school door, losing Telugu Desam Party (TDP), the BJP-led NDA is on Chennai to remand first-time under-trial prisoners to the Saidapet sub-jail rather than to [email protected] the lookout for new entities under its fold. As the com- closes a prison remand them to regular prisons, where they can mingle with hardened criminals. And also You can also send your mon perception goes, BJP may not win as many seats in comments to The Editor, the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as it did in the last elec- advised to go in for reformatory programmes. Now, in spite of living in jail, their mornings tion. The anti-incumbency factor and a united opposition begin with yoga and meditation. Post lunch they play volleyball, chess, and carrom. This is Millennium Post, determined to dislodge the party from power form the VICTOR HUGO a historical and admirable step by the Madras High Court. This circular will play greater Pratap Bhawan, 5 Bahadur Shah background of the Lok Sabha elections this time around. Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002 This is a drastically different scenario compared to the last and influential role to reduce crime. QEYAMUDDIN Via email election when BJP rode a massive anti-incumbency wave against the UPA government. Hemingway makes Win-win for India a comeback Washington’s licence waiver marks a historic chapter for Indo-US strategic n a letter written in 1956, American author Ernest Hemingway had told his publisher that he had fin- partnership also inching India closer to NSG membership ished writing five new short stories. “They are proba- bly very dull stories but some are very funny I think,” gainst the background of case for a permanent membership of Ihe wrote. “Anyway, you can always publish them after I’m intense speculation about US the UN Security Council. NSG mem- dead.” Six decades later, a literary magazine is doing just BHASWATI MUKHERJEE President Donald Trump’s bership is now vital for India since this that. One of those long-lost stories, A Room on the Gar- growing indifference to group controls the export and import of den Side, is being published for the first time in The Strand AIndia’s security needs and the landmark high-grade nuclear-related technology. Magazine with permission from the Hemingway estate. India-US Nuclear Cooperation Agree- India has been repeatedly checkmated A signature Hemingway, written 62 years ago, the short ment, came the dramatic announce- by the Chinese veto, cleverly disguised work of fiction has all the trademark elements readers love ment of the “Tier 1 waiver” for India. in the plea of equating India and Paki- about Hemingway: War, wine and male camaraderie. In This exception from the export con- stan’s pending membership applications. his signature staccato style, Hemingway opens the story trol regime will allow the US to export In September 2008, the NSG had inside the Hotel Ritz in Paris, where a group of soldiers are sensitive technology to India without approved an exemption allowing its discussing combat, poetry and romance over drinks. “We individual licences or approval from members to conduct nuclear trade were all up in the room at the Ritz and the windows that It will bring Congress, where anti-India interest with India. Following this, India signed overlooked the garden were open,” Hemingway begins. US defence groups used to hold them up through nuclear cooperation agreements with “I was lying back against four pillows on one of the beds filibusters. Russia, France, the United Kingdom, with my boots off reading and the other bed was covered companies for The waiver is historic and marks South Korea, Canada, Argentina, with maps of the country we had gone through.” As fans the first time a new stage in the India-US strategic Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Namibia and of Hemingway know, much of his work, like For Whom partnership. No other country in the Australia. India continues to partici- the Bell Tolls, was inspired by war. His classic novel, A into India. The region has ever been granted such a pate in international nuclear trade. In Farewell to Arms, drew from his time serving as an ambu- competition with waiver, normally allowed only for the The new waiver has come as a pleasant surprise in the backdrop of Washington’s indifference arguing for NSG membership, India has lance driver during World War I, and Hemingway was US’s NATO partners or key allies like to India’s security needs (Representational Image) portrayed itself as a responsible nuclear also a correspondent in Paris during World War II, when other foreign Japan and South Korea. Only 36 nations power, pointing to its positive record on A Room on the Garden Side takes place. In an afterword, companies currently have this status. It also brings efficiently export a much wider range highlighted that the Trump administra- non-proliferation and consistent sup- Kirk Curnutt, a Professor and board member of the Ernest India one step closer to full NSG mem- of products to Indian high technology tion’s decision acknowledges the secu- port for complete nuclear disarmament. Hemingway Society, writes that, most of all, the short story already in bership, a goal so tantalisingly close and and military customers. India’s new sta- rity as well as the economic relationship Ultimately, the Trump administra- captures the importance of Paris to Hemingway and the India, including yet denied because of Chinese intransi- tus will benefit the US manufacturers between the world’s two largest democ- tion has given a timely and important world. “Steeped in talk of Marcel Proust, Victor Hugo gence and insistence on linking it with while continuing to protect our national racies and boosts their defence partner- signal that India remains a vital stra- and Alexandre Dumas and featuring a long excerpt in from France Pakistan’s membership. security”. Also, he added that “it finally ship in a big way. tegic partner in the region. Washing- French from Charles Baudelaire’s Les Fleurs du Mal, the and Russia, Commonly referred to as Tier-1 reflects India’s status as a major defence “It is a sign of trust not only in the ton demonstrated through the waiver story implicitly wonders whether the heritage of Parisian of the US Department of Commerce’s partner of the US”. relationship but also in India’s capabili- for India (which remains outside the culture can recover from the dark taint of fascism,” Cur- will eventually Strategic Trade Authorisation Licence Ross said this new designation ties as a valued economic and security NPT regime) that the country is a vital nutt writes. Like A Room on the Garden Side, several of translate into a Exception, the waiver will not only reflects India’s membership in three partner. It presupposes that India has ally in maintaining international peace Hemingway’s classic works like A Moveable Feast, The ensure a much required high-tech of the four multilateral export control the multilateral export control regime and security. Garden of Eden, and The Dangerous Summer were also win-win situation upgrade for India’s lagging defence regimes, as well the development of in place, which would allow the transfer This, in turn, expands India’s stra- published posthumously, after the author took his own for the country industry but will also promote the its national export control system. He of more sensitive defence technologies tegic space, enabling it to leverage its life at the age of 61 in 1961. Along with other Heming- ‘Make in India’ initiative. It will bring asserted that the US companies will be and dual-use technologies to India and enhanced relationship with the US in way papers, A Room on the Garden Side is housed in the US defence companies for the first time able to more efficiently export a much without the risk of any proliferation,” order to upgrade its relations with other John F Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in into India. The competition with other wider range of products to Indian high Sarna noted. partners and bringing closer its future Boston. And according to Curnutt, few people besides foreign companies already in India, technology and military customers. He India is a member of three of the four NSG membership. It puts India in a cat- biographers and historians have ever read it. Now oth- including from France and Russia, will said India’s new status will benefit US international export control regimes egory of major global players and New ers can, too. Interestingly, this is not the first time that eventually translate into a win-win situ- manufacturers while continuing to pro- including the Australia Group, the Was- Delhi as an indispensable destination unpublished works of famous authors or poets have sur- ation for the country. tect its national security. senaar Arrangement and the Missile for leaders across the globe. IANS faced long after their death. Unseen paintings, unheard US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Speaking at a panel discussion of Technology Control Regime (MTCR). (The author is a retired Indian dip- compositions and unknown works have emerged to the Ross described it as a “very important the first Indo-Pacific Business Forum These developments, along with the civil lomat. The article is in special arrange- delight of countless many. change” in India’s status, noting that organised by the US Chambers of Com- nuclear cooperation agreement with ment with South Asia Monitor. The “US companies will be able to more merce, Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna the US, have also strengthened India’s views expressed are strictly personal) 9 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 mp in focus Penalising for poverty Penalising the poor for maintaining insufficient bank balance is inhuman and reflects indifference towards their plight overty is no crime the poor people in the name of because a poor man failing to maintain the mini- GYAN PATHAK does not commit a mum balance. crime by not being Though this new practice of Pable to overcome his poverty. exacting penalty from the poor He is rather a victim of the account holder has been made complex socio-political sys- legal, it is, in essence, unethi- tem that makes him poor, keeps cal and immoral, because the him so, and extracts a penalty poor need more financial help for him not being able to over- from the system than any- come his poverty. The banks one else. It’s quite dishearten- in India are doing precisely ing that through this practice the same. They have raised the banks have raised Rs 4,988 about Rs 5,000 crores in pen- crore in 2017-18. The top five alties from poor account hold- penalty collecting banks are SBI ers in the financial year ending Rs 2,434 crore, HDFC Rs 590 Though this March 31, 2018, for their fail- crore, Axis Rs 530 crore, ICICI new practice of ure to maintain sufficient bank Rs 317 crore, and PNB Rs 211 balance. On the other hand, the crore. After collecting such a exacting penalty same banks have been giving huge penalty amount, the from the poor billions of rupees to the rich banks are now mischievously under the legal protection of saying that people should account holder ‘action taken in good faith’ that open zero balance account has been made they can never get back. They called BSBD (Basic Saving seem to follow the rule: ‘you Bank Deposit) accounts if they legal, it is, in will be given if you have; and if don’t want to maintain a mini- essence, unethical you don’t have, whatever you mum balance. They do not care have will be taken away’. The about the present saving bank and immoral, predicament of the poor does account holders, and, instead, because the not end here, because there are suggest that people undergo poor need more numerous decisions of the gov- another trouble of opening new ernment working against them. accounts. financial help They are at the receiving end in All this is happening under from the system almost all matters. the nose of the Prime Minis- However, the policies of the ter, Finance Minister, and the than anyone present government have been Reserve Bank of India, who are else. It is quite camouflaged in such a way that supposed to protect the interest they seem outwardly pro-poor of the people and help the poor disheartening but they are not such in reality. overcome their poverty. RBI that through this One can take another exam- has the principal responsibil- ple of the Pradhan Mantri Ujj- Compelling the poor to open bank accounts and then penalising them for their inability to maintain balance is downright unethical (Representational Image) ity of supervising banks in the practice the banks wala Yojna. It was launched in right direction as it is mandated have raised Rs 2016 with the claim that people the poor? There is also a third with the public sector banks. the penalties for withdraw- directly sent in the accounts. supported or encouraged to under law. Even though terms living below the poverty line element between the cost of Many private banks have an ing one’s own money are arbi- Scholarships to the weaker sec- have a larger bank balance, but like “financial inclusion” are 4,988 crore in would be given free LPG con- the LPG refill and the subsidy even higher minimum balance trarily fixed. They are not in tions, old age pensions, finan- should not be penalised for fail- not used by the Reserve Bank 2017-18 nections. But the beneficiaries amount. That is tax, which is benchmark. One wonders how accordance with the principles cial support to widows and ing to have a certain amount of of India Act 1934, the Preamble of the scheme know that they taken from the poor benefi- different amounts can be jus- of justice. other victimised women, all balance. The crisis that Indian explains the primary objectives are not free. The poor do not ciaries. We can cite numerous tifiable, especially when they Moreover, the policies of the sorts of compensations, reim- banks are suffering from is of which make the RBI implicitly pay at the time of receiving the such examples of so-called pro- are fixed for exacting penalty government have cornered the bursement of fees in educa- their own making – a result of responsible for these. It must connection, the stove, and the poor initiatives of the govern- for the same nature of offence. poor, giving no option but to tional and other institutions, their own omission and com- protect account holders in first refill, but they are actually ment, which have indirectly What is the legal authority open an account in a bank even and a large number of other mission. For any loss, the bank general, and the poor account a loan made available to them fooled poor people. they have to make ‘withdraw- when he knows that he cannot schemes require a bank account officials and staff are solely holders in particular from the by the oil marketing companies Now, let us come to the min- ing money from one’s own maintain the minimum bal- in the new scheme of things. A responsible. The legal protec- legalised loots by banks in the on equated monthly instalment imum balance penalty for those saving’ a punishable offence? ance requirement. The policy bank account is a good thing tion they get by the provision name of ‘penalty for not main- (EMI) to be paid by the ben- people who do not have enough What is the rationale for fixing of the Direct Benefit Transfer for all, especially the poor, who of acting in ‘good faith’ does taining minimum balance’ only eficiaries later. Until the poor money to maintain their bank a penalty amount and a mini- scheme is being implemented needs it for his financial inclu- not mean that they should go for making up for their losses. beneficiaries return the loan balance even to the minimum mum balance? Doesn’t a person all over the country. If anyone sion into the new system of on increasing NPAs and other Rather, RBI and the govern- amount they are not given even benchmark arbitrarily fixed by have the right to get the money wants to derive its benefit, he governance. In brief, the poor losses. They should be penal- ment should take strong action the ‘subsidies’ they are enti- various banks. Minimum bal- that is rightfully his? Should a must get an account opened are under compulsion to have ised for their misconduct, against bank officials and staff tled to. This subsidy amount ance requirement varies from civilised society deny this right in a bank. In many cases, as in a bank account. and should not be allowed to who in connivance with the is taken by the oil marketing bank to bank, ranging from Rs and make it an offence with a the Mahatma Gandhi National This compulsion must not recover their losses on account rich give ‘bad loans’ and make companies to recover the cost 1,000 to Rs 5,000, failing which provision of penalty? Never- Rural Employment Guarantee be used against him if he is of intentionally giving ‘bad the banks suffer huge losses. IPA of giving LPG stoves and cylin- penalties are imposed on the theless, the minimum balance Act 2005, the wages and pay- unable to maintain sufficient loans’ to the rich businessmen (The views expressed ders. Then, where is free LPG to account holder. This is the case amounts fixed by banks and ments other than subsidies are bank balance. They must be and industrialists by penalising are strictly personal)

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policy intervention and meticulous implementation SHASHI THAROOR espite several ini- Group, Tygerberg, South @ShashiTharoor tiatives that have Africa. “This study is the first attempted to erad- step, and now the impact of this icate the curse of test on the prevention of TB My Bill also removes the discretionary VISHNU KESHRI Dtuberculosis, achieving a TB- will have to be tested in multi- free society is still a distant centre clinical trials,” he added. powers of the State to ban films. The dream. As we commemorated Governmental, semi-gov- State should only resort to the power of another March 24 as World ernmental and non-profit suspension of films as a last resort in Tuberculosis Day, the grim organisations worldwide are order to maintain public order. We should reality of societal suffering fighting to create a benchmark not be held hostage by vigilante groups & from tuberculosis looms large. in eradicating this curse. How- self-appointed 'moral police'. Numerous remarkable endeav- ever, in order to control and ours by myriad governmental, eliminate TB permanently non-governmental, and private from the grassroots level, the social organisations worldwide governing bodies from village have not successfully contained panchayats to the national- BRAHMA CHELLANEY tuberculosis and it continues level have to coordinate effec- @Chellaney Providing free to dominate as a prime infec- tively with adequate planning tious killer. and execution. Providing free medicine and aid ‘Delhi End Tuberculosis medicine and aid is not enough is not enough. Summit’, held at New Delhi, – masses have to be educated From imperial overreach to sanctions was a passing event that failed India accounts for about 33 per cent of annual TB deaths among non-HIV persons about its symptoms, suffering, overreach: As the first round of American Masses have to to yield any concrete result. But and precautions. Alongside sanctions against Iran enter into force be educated about through this platform, Prime tuberculosis. A weak immune prone to developing this dis- is a growing concern. The bac- advance policies and a target- tomorrow, it's important to ask if the US is its symptoms, Minister Narendra Modi system, poor nutrition, unhy- ease than those without HIV. teria in these advanced stages oriented approach, govern- damaging sanctions as a tool of statecraft affirmed his commitment to gienic environment and con- More than 10 million new cases develop high resistance to the ments have to ensure adequate by imposing them all too often.... suffering, and ending tuberculosis by 2025, tagious bacterial infection are of TB are diagnosed each year, anti-microbiological drug that implementation to ensure a even though the global target some of the major causes that and almost two million people is used to cure the disease and concrete output. precautions. for it is 2030. India has con- build up a platform for the dis- die from the disease. Globally, are practically incurable by In a country like India, with Along with solidated its strong buttress for ease to breed. Experts reveal 1.7 billion people are estimated the standard first line of treat- a high burden of tuberculosis advance a tuberculosis support plan in that Mycobacterium Tuber- to be infected. ment imparted to patients. This patients, tremendous effort PRASHANT BHUSHAN eradicating the disease. culosis spreads through the This global infectious killer has become a major challenge needs to be made with com- @pbhushan1 policies and a However, a remarkable out- microscopic droplets present is not restricted to adults. within the medical fraternity prehensive implementation of target-oriented come of the summit was that in the air. After an infected per- According to a World Health throughout the world. Highly its plans to completely elimi- it set stage for the September son comes in contact with an Organisation database report, drug-resistant TB threatens to nate TB. approach, 2018 UN high-level meeting uninfected person and coughs, tuberculosis in children is give birth to extremely fatal dis- Even though the Union Firstly the renaming of Mughalsarai Jn to Pt governments on tuberculosis where it would sneezes, spits, laughs or speaks, also one of the major causes eases, especially in countries Health Minister J P Nadda has Deendayal Jn is itself ridiculous. But then be discussed in the UN General the microscopic droplets are of suffering. In 2017 alone, with limited resources. Drug- fast-tracked many new initia- making the renaming function into a party have to ensure Assembly (UNGA) for the first released into the air, making around one million children resistant TB is a serious emerg- tives that aim to achieve all the campaign rally at enormous cost of public adequate time. Earlier, at the beginning a direct medium of transfer of were diagnosed and around ing problem, and boosting the core tenets of Universal Health money is nothing short of criminal. of this year, around 100 repre- infectious bacteria to the unin- 2,50,000 children died due to body’s own immune system Coverage, articulated in its implementation to sentatives including ambassa- fected one. this socially-maligned disease. against the disease is a strin- National Health Policy (NHP), ensure a concrete dors, deputy ambassadors and Although unpleasant to This estimate is with HIV neg- gent step in the battle against of providing free medicines, counsellors had participated in accept, it is true that India ative children. And, children the antibiotic resistance devel- improving diagnostics access output the World TB Day commemo- leads with the highest num- who die having both TB and oped by the bacteria. and strengthening and chan- OMAR ABDULLAH ration at the UN headquarters ber of deaths in the world due HIV co-infection are interna- As per a latest research rev- nelising a smooth health care @OmarAbdullah at New York to discuss actions to tuberculosis. On the global tionally classified as death from elation, a new type of blood test system for its easy access and towards initiating the first-ever benchmark, last year, India HIV. Pulmonary TB is the most has been found to accurately benefit – healthcare officials UN General Assembly high- alone accounted for around 33 common type of TB in chil- predict the development of this must get to the ground and level meeting (UNHLM) on per cent of global TB deaths dren between the age group of disease up to two years before chalk out proper implemen- Protecting #Article35A is a tacit TB. among HIV-negative people. 1-4 years. its onset in people living with tation plans. A multifaceted acceptance that J&K’s future lies within TB is primarily caused by And, around 26 per cent of the Today, experts opine that active TB, through measure- approach is integral to contain the Constitution of India otherwise how the Mycobacterium Tuber- combined total of TB deaths in Multi Drug-resistant Tuber- ments of a combination of four- this venomous epidemic. would it matter if it were struck down or culosis, which mostly affects HIV-negative and HIV-posi- culosis (MDR-TB) and gene signatures in the blood, (The author is Chief diluted? the lungs. Prolonged fever, tive people. However, experts Extensively Drug-resistant says Professor Gerhard Walzl, Sub-Editor with Millennium cough, night sweats, weight reveal that people living with Tuberculosis (XDR-TB), the leader of the Stellenbosch Uni- Post. The views expressed loss are symptoms identifying HIV are 20 to 30 times more advanced stages of tuberculosis, versity Immunology Research are strictly personal) 10 world mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 US youths beat Sikh, say ‘ You ‘US allies don’t defeat al-Qaida ... they just pay it to go away’ aren’t welcome here! Go back!’ ATAQ(Yemen): Again and again over the past two years, a military coalition led by NEW YORK: A 50-year-old book post, the man was beaten Hate crimes against the Sikh Saudi Arabia and backed by Sikh man was beaten up mul- on the head with a rod. But he community have raised alarm the United States has claimed tiple times by two white men escaped major injury because in the Central Valley numerous it won decisive victories that who yelled racial slurs that of his turban, which is tradi- times over the years. After 9/11, drove al-Qaida militants from "You're not welcome here!, Go tionally worn by Sikh men, the a spate of local crimes against their strongholds across Yemen back to your country!" in the report added. Sikh people were attributed to and shattered their ability to US state of California, prompt- Also, the post shared an misplaced anti-Muslim bigotry. attack the West. ing police to investigate the image of the pickup truck, The valley has one of the Here's what the victors did "heinous" hate crime, authori- which was spray painted in largest and oldest Sikh popula- not disclose: many of their con- ties said. large black letters with the tions in the US. The first Sikh quests came without firing a The incident happened last words "Go back to ur country" temple, or gurdwara, in Amer- shot. week near the intersection of alongside a Celtic cross. The ica opened in Stockton in 1912. That's because the coalition strengthening the most dan- working with its Arab allies Keyes and Foote roads in Cali- image is a well-known white There are an estimated 500,000 cut secret deals with al-Qaida gerous branch of the terror net- particularly the United Arab fornia as the man was putting supremacist symbol, according Sikhs in the US and 25 million fighters, paying some to leave work that carried out the 9/11 Emirates with the aim of elimi- up campaign signs alone along to the Anti-Defamation League worldwide making it the fifth key cities and towns and let- attacks. nating the branch of extremists a rural stretch on the outskirts Christianson said. come here!" and "Go back to which tracks anti-Semitic and most popular religion. ting others retreat with weap- Key participants in the known as al-Qaida in the Ara- of Keyes, the police was quoted Sheriff Sergeant Tom Letras your country!" They then spray other hate crimes across the Earlier, The Sikh Coali- ons, equipment and wads of pacts said the US was aware of bian Peninsula, or AQAP. as saying by The Sacramento said the 50-year-old victim was painted his truck, Letras said. country, the report added. tion, a national Sikh advocacy looted cash, an investigation the arrangements and held off But the larger mission is to Bee. placing signs for local candi- "This is a heinous crime and The department is looking and civil rights group, issued a by The Associated Press has on any drone strikes. win the civil war against the Stanislaus County Sheriff dates when two white men we are aggressively investigat- for help identifying the sus- statement saying they were see- found. Hundreds more were The deals uncovered by the Houthis, Iranian-backed Shi- Adam Christianson said the wearing black hooded sweat- ing it," Letras said. pects or witnesses to the crime. ing a "new wave of hate crimes" recruited to join the coalition AP reflect the contradictory ite rebels. assault is being investigated as shirts ambushed him and beat The victim required med- The incident is considered an against the Sikh community. It itself. interests of the two wars being And in that fight, al-Qaida a hate crime. him to the ground. ical attention so an ambu- assault with a deadly weapon reported that Sikhs in the US These compromises and waged simultaneously in this militants are effectively on the "This is a random despica- He was struck multi- lance was called and he treated and hate crime. The victim's are experiencing an average of alliances have allowed al- southwestern corner of the same side as the Saudi-led ble criminal act against a mem- ple times as the assailants on scene for cuts and other identity is not being released at one hate crime per week since Qaida militants to survive Arabian Peninsula. coalition and, by extension, ber of the Sikh community," screamed, "You're not wel- wounds. According to a Face- this time, Letras added. the start of 2018. AGENCIES to fight another day and risk In one conflict, the US is the United States. AGENCIES Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Senior Indian-origin doctor in UK forced to PTI formally ‘appoints’ Zia gets six months’ bail resign over online posts under pseudonym Imran its PM nominee ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Teh- in Cumilla bus arson case reek-e-Insaf's parliamentary LONDON: Arvind Madan, amongst the profession at a committee on Monday offi- one of the senior-most doc- time when GPs require support cially nominated Imran Khan DHAKA: The Bangladesh's tors in the UK's state-funded from NHS England," said Dr as the party's prime ministerial High Court on Monday National Health Service (NHS), Mark Sanford-Wood, BMA GP candidate. granted six-month interim bail has been forced to resign over Committee deputy chairman. The party of the 65-year- to former prime minister and his controversial online com- "The key revelation from old cricketer-turned-politician opposition BNP Chairperson ments over the closures of the pseudonym postings, spe- emerged as the single largest Khaleda Zia in a case of fire- small general practitioner sur- cifically his belief that individ- side in the National Assembly bombing of a bus in 2015, local geries across the country. ual GPs losing their practice, in the July 25 general elections. media reported. The Indian-origin general and their business, is not only Khan was nominated by his Banigala residence for the Eight people were killed practitioner stepped down as necessary, but something he PTI's parliamentary commit- first time after his party's vic- and 20 others were injured NHS England's Director of Pri- thinks should be welcomed, tee which met at a hotel here. tory in last week's elections. when unidentified assailants mary Care after his pseudonym has severely compromised his The meeting was attended by Despite Khan's explicit instruc- hurled a petrol bomb at the posts over the closure of small integrity," he said. several top leaders and elected tions and refusal to travel with bus in Comilla's Chouddag- GP surgeries in the country Small GP practice closures members of PTI including Shah a large protocol, a number of ram upazila on February 2, ing. Then Khaleda's lawyers triggered outrage among fel- across England have affected Mahmood Qureshi, Asad Umar, cars and heavy security tagged 2015, during protests against had moved the High Court low family doctors. thousands of patients, who Pervez Khattak, Chaudhry Sar- along with him. the government. with a bail petition. The London-based GP had On Monday' website and in his ments are not a reflection of have been forced to find new war, Fawad Chaudhry, Arif Alvi While the exact date of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman The court had ordered the been making online comments resignation statement apolo- NHS England policy, and it is doctors. Madan commented and Shafqat Mahmood. the swearing-in of Pakistan's and Justice SM Mozibur Rah- Cumilla court to settle the bail on stories on 'Pulse On Mon- gised to colleagues for having now clear to me that trying to routinely on such closures, Qureshi, the party's senior new prime minister has not man granted the 72-year-old appeal by July 26. But the court day' medical journal's website lost their confidence. move the debate on in this way anonymously posting that vice president, presented a reso- been announced, reports say leader the bail on Monday, the rejected the appeal on July 25 under the pseudonym "Dev- "As part of my attempts to is not compatible with my role those remaining open should lution in favour of Khan's nom- it could take place on August bdnews24.com reported. and the lawyers filed another il's Advocate" for a number of challenge the negative views as director of primary care," be "pleased" that less viable ination to become the party's 14, the Independence Day of The bail petition was filed at bail petition at the court. years, often speaking in favour and even conspiracy theo- he said. His resignation came businesses were shut. Other parliamentary leader, which the country. Cumilla Special Court showing The court had set on Mon- of NHS England policies. ries held by a small but vocal after a group of more than comments took aim at doctors was accepted by the members. Pakistan's National Assem- the three-time former prime day for the decision after hear- However, readers of the minority in the profession, 8,000 GPs called for him to complaining about workload The meeting was taken into bly comprises a total of 342 minister as an arrestee in the ing the appeal on July 29. magazine were able to work I posted on an anonymous step down from his NHS post, pressures and mounting costs. confidence about the formation members, of which 272 are case under the Special Powers Two separate cases one for out his identity when he posted online forum used by GPs," with the British Medical Asso- NHS England has not com- of the government and it unani- directly elected. A party can Act, her lawyer Barrister AKM murder, the other under the clarifications using his real he said. ciation (BMA) writing to NHS mented on the resignation of mously decided to nominate only form the government if Ehsanur Rahman. Explosives Act were filed over name on articles he had writ- "It was never my intention England "raising concerns and Madan, who has been a GP Imran Khan as party nominee it manages to clinch 172 seats Judge KM Shamsul Alam the incident. "A petition was ten with his "Devil's Advocate" to cause offence, but to pro- demanding action". in the UK for around 23 years for the Prime Minister, accord- in total. had endorsed the police's move filed on May 28 to dismiss the pseudonym. voke a more balanced discus- "We have written to NHS and was coming towards the ing to PTI sources. PTI spokesman Fawad to name Khaleda as an arrestee case. That is on hold for the On Sunday, Madan admit- sion about contentious issues England raising our concerns end of his three-year second- Khan thanked the members Chaudhry claimed that allies in the case but did not take any next hearing," said AKM Ehsa- ted that he had been posting acting as a devil's advocate. and demanding action after ment to NHS England from the for showing confidence in his and reserved seats will take the decision about her bail plea, nur Rahman, according to the provocative comments under "I wish to make it categor- Dr Madan's damaging com- Hurley Group Practice in east leadership. party tally to 174 seats in the setting August 8 for the hear- report. AGENCIES the pseudonym on the 'Pulse ically clear that these com- ments caused significant anger London. AGENCIES Earlier in the day, Khan left National Assembly. AGENCIES 5 die as small Osama’s son marries lead 9/11 Five killed, dozens Mali presidential challengers plane crashes in shot in Chicago US mall parking hijacker Md Atta’s daughter 'violent night' go to court alleging vote fraud LONDON: Hamza bin Laden, WASHINGTON DC: Forty- BAMAKO: The three main WASHINGTON DC: A small the son of slain Al-Qaida chief four people were shot across the opposition candidates in plane crashed in the parking Osama bin Laden, married the Midwestern US city of Chicago Mali's presidential election lot of a mall in the US state of daughter of Mohammed Atta, on Sunday, US media reported, announced on Monday they California, killing all five people the leader of the hijackers who with five killed in a wave of vio- were mounting a legal chal- on board, the authorities said. carried out the deadly 9/11 ter- lence police branded "totally lenge in the country's consti- The twin-engine Cessna ror attacks in the US, according unacceptable." tutional court alleging "ballot plane was en route to John to a media report. Chicago Police chief of box-stuffing" and other irreg- Wayne Airport when the The family of the deceased patrol Fred Waller told a press ularities, after incumbent Ibra- pilot declared an emergency Al-Qaida leader confirmed conference on Sunday after- him Boubacar Keita took the and crashed around 12:30 pm that Hamza married Atta's noon some of the shootings lead in the first round of the local time in Santa Ana yester- daughter, the Guardian quoted were "targeted" and related to vote last month. day, near the South Coast Plaza Osama's family as saying. gang conflicts. Keita won 41.42 per cent of shopping mall, CNN reported. Atta, an Egyptian national, "The city of Chicago experi- votes in the July 29 presiden- suspicion of bias, including its kick off campaigning for the The plane crashed just a piloted American Airlines enced a violent night. Incidents tial poll in the sprawling west president" Manassa Danioko. run-off vote -- which Keita is block away from the mall. There Flight 11, which was the first of of either random or targeted African nation, easily ahead Third-placed Aliou Boub- heavily favoured to win -- on were no injuries on the ground. the hijackings, into the North he was living with three of eral audio speeches calling shooting on our streets is of the second place rival Sou- acar Diallo, who won 7.95 per August 12. The plane hit an unoccupied, Tower of the World Trade Cen- wives and shot him dead. for attack on Western inter- totally unacceptable,"he said. maila Cisse with 17.8 per cent. cent of the July 19 vote, has also When questioned by AFP, parked vehicle on the ground, ter- killing all 92 onboard and Hamza's brother Khalid was ests, including one in 2016 in CNN reported multiple They will face off in a runoff filed a complaint to the consti- the court's secretary-general but the owner was in a store at around 1,600 people, includ- also killed in the US raid. which he vowed to avenge his shootings took place between vote next Sunday. tutional court "concerning the Mamadou Magassouba said the time of the crash, said Tony ing emergency responders, in Hamza is the son of one of father's death. midnight and 2:00 pm local "Soumaila Cisse filed last results and the vote tallying," he could not confirm receipt Bommarito, the public informa- the tower. Osama's three surviving wives, Western intelligence agen- time -- with 10 taking place night (Saturday) around 20 his spokesman Cheick Diallo of submissions because such tion officer with Orange County Hamza, 29, has assumed Khairiah Sabar, who was living cies have been increasingly in just three hours from submissions to the constitu- said. "requests come in confidenti- Fire Authority. AGENCIES a senior position within Al- with her husband in a com- focusing on the whereabouts 1:30 am. tional court for ballot box- And in fourth place with ality". He also declined to com- Qaida and was aiming to pound in Abbottabad, near a of Hamza over the past two Gunmen targeted groups stuffing, violations of the 7.46 per cent in the first round, ment on allegations of bias in avenge the death of his father, large Pakistani military base, years, seeing him as more likely including one gathering of peo- electoral law and other irregu- Cheick Modibo Diarra -- for- the court. who was shot dead during a when he was killed. than anyone else to galvanise ple who had attended a funeral larities," a spokesman for the mer transitional prime minis- Cisse, 68, whom Keita covert US military raid in "We have heard he has mar- followers. repast, police said, adding that candidate said. ter in 2012 -- has also appealed defeated in a 2013 run-off vote, Pakistan's Abbottabad seven ried the daughter of Moham- His marriage to the daugh- one of the injured victims was "The ballot box-stuffing to the highest court about the has called the latest vote results years ago, Osama's half- med Atta," said Ahmad ter of Atta appears to confirm an 11-year-old boy. explains IBK's tallies in the "reports of irregularities", "neither sincere nor credible" brothers Ahmad and Has- al-Attas. that the 9/11 alumni remains Chicago experienced a north and centre" of the coun- according to a statement from and "a fraud". Violence dis- san al-Attas were quoted as "We're not sure where he is, a central hub of Al-Qaida and near 20-year record number try, the spokesman added, his political group. rupted the first-round election saying. but it could be Afghanistan." that the organisation itself con- of murders in 2016, prompt- using Keita's initials. The nine-judge consti- in several areas beset by ethnic In May 2011, US Navy Hamza, the potential suc- tinues to be organised around ing President Donald Trump He said a motion had also tutional court must officially and jihadist unrest despite the SEALs stormed Osama's cessor of al-Qaida chief Ayman Osama's legacy, the report to regularly single out the city been filed seeking the "recusal announce the results of the deployment of 30,000 security Abbottabad compound where Al-Zawahiri, has released sev- added. AGENCIES for criticism. AGENCIES of six of the court's judges on first round by Wednesday to personnel. AGENCIES Nasa completes six years of Curiosity on red planet

WASHINGTON DC: NASA's The Mars Science Labora- jet-controlled descent vehicle ing microbes. Curiosity rover — a mission that tory mission's Curiosity rover and a bungee-like apparatus The rover discovered evi- has spotted evidence of liquid landed on the red planet's called a "sky crane," was devised dence of sulphur, nitrogen, water as well as potential signs Gale Crater on August 6 using because tested landing tech- oxygen, phosphorus and car- life and habitability on Mars - a series of complicated land- niques used during previous bon - key ingredients necessary has completed six years on the ing manoeuvres never before rover missions could not safely for life - in the powder sample red planet. attempted. Curiosity's mission accommodate the much larger drilled from the "Sheepbed" "I touched down on #Mars is to determine whether the red and heavier rover. The Curiosity mudstone in Yellowknife Bay. six years ago. Celebrating my planet ever was, or is, habitable rover is currently experiencing a The sample collected by the 6th landing anniversary with to microbial life. global storm that has been rag- rover also revealed clay min- the traditional gift of iron oxide. The rover, which is about ing in Mars for weeks. erals and not too much salt, (It puts the red in Red Planet.)," the size of a car, is equipped In 2013, the Curiosity rover which suggests fresh, pos- the rover's social media handle with 17 cameras and a robotic cialised laboratory-like tools ised landing sequence, which found that ancient Mars had the sibly drinkable water once tweeted. arm containing a suite of spe- and instruments. The special- employed a giant parachute, a right chemistry to support liv- flowed there. AGENCIES 11 New Delhi | Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 world MILLENNIUM POST | mp Bangladesh Cabinet approves Saudi sets example, snubs death penalty for road crashes

DHAKA: Giving in to the demands of student protesters, Canada for ‘interference’ Bangladesh's Cabinet on Mon- day approved a new road safety RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said kingdom's austere image as it law and promised to consider on Monday it was expelling the prepares for a post-oil era. ... Gives Iran death penalty for deliberately Canadian ambassador and had But the 32-year-old has causing accidents as violent recalled its envoy while freez- simultaneously pursued a envoy visa to clashes between the demon- ing all new trade, in protest at hawkish foreign policy -- work in consular strators and police continued to Ottawa's vigorous calls for the including leading a blockade cripple normal life here. release of jailed activists. of neighbouring Qatar and a office The protests sparked last The kingdom gave the bombing campaign against week after two teenage stu- Canadian ambassador 24 Iran-backed Huthi rebels in dents --a boy and a girl - were hours to leave the country, in Yemen -- while cracking down TEHRAN: Saudi killed when two buses racing an abrupt rupture of relations on dissent at home. Arabia has granted to pick passengers, a common Sheikh Hasina. for safer road to "catch fish in over what it slammed as "inter- "The rupture in Saudi dip- a visa to an Iranian occurrence in the city, hit them Law Minister Anisul Huq troubled waters". ference" in its internal affairs. lomatic relations with Canada diplomat to work in a and wounded several others. told a separate briefing that Hasina said non-student The move, which under- reinforces how the 'new' Saudi consular office in Jed- One of the bus drivers fled the if police investigations found "saboteurs" were using school scores a newly aggressive for- Arabia that Mohammed bin scene, although both were later drivers to have deliberately uniforms and ID cards as "the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman PM Justin Trudeau dah, state media re- eign policy led by Crown Salman is putting together is in arrested. caused accidents to kill some- third force has appeared at the Prince Mohammed bin wave of arrests of women and The latest arrests come no mood to tolerate any form ported, in a rare sign Police on Monday lobbed one, they would face death pen- scene". Salman, comes after Canada human rights campaigners in weeks after more than a dozen of criticism of its handling of of a thaw between tear shells, used water cannons alty under the country's penal Police arrested an actress demanded the immediate the kingdom, including award- women's right campaigners domestic affairs," said Kristian the rival powers. For- and charged batons to disperse code. on Friday night for spreading release of human rights cam- winning gender rights activist were detained and accused of Ulrichsen, a fellow at Rice Uni- eign ministry official a procession brought out by Though buses returned to rumours to insitigate violence paigners swept up in a new Samar Badawi. undermining national security versity's Baker Institute in the Mohammad Alibak the Dhaka University students Dhaka roads in limited num- by alleging that four protesting crackdown. "We urge the Saudi author- and collaborating with enemies United States. has been permitted demanding safe roads and bers after eight days of com- women students were taken "The Canadian position ities to immediately release of the state. Some have since In April, Canadian Prime to serve as head of protesting the ongoing attacks plete shutdown, protesters to hostages at ruling Awami is an overt and blatant inter- them and all other peaceful been released. Minister Justin Trudeau on students, The Daily Star clashed with police at various League's Dhanmandi office. ference in the internal affairs #humanrights activists," the The Saudi foreign ministry expressed his "serious concern" Iran’s Interests Section reported. parts of the city. Detectives also detained of the kingdom of Saudi Ara- foreign ministry tweeted on slammed the Canadian state- over the continued jailing of in the consulate, state The government rushed the During the protests, school award winning photographer bia," the Saudi foreign minis- Friday. ment, signalling its growing Badawi to Saudi King Salman. news agency IRNA new draft of the Road Trans- children took to the street to Shahidul Alam, founder of try tweeted. Samar was arrested along irritation over Western criti- Badawi's wife Ensaf Hai- reported on Sunday. port Act 2018 to the Cabinet regulate traffic and check driv- Drik Picture Library, last night "The kingdom announces with fellow campaigner Nas- cism of the kingdom's poor dar has been granted asylum There was no immedi- amidst pressure from student ers' licenses and vehicles fit- for interrogation over his Face- that it is recalling its ambas- sima al-Sadah last week, the human rights record. by Canada, where she is rais- ate confirmation from protests for safe roads and an ness, forcing authorities to book posts on the ongoing stu- sador to Canada for consulta- latest victims of what Human "Using the phrase 'imme- ing their three children now unannounced strike by bus declare school holidays. dent protest. tion. We consider the Canadian Rights Watch called an diately release' in the Cana- aged 14, 13 and 10 as a single Riyadh. Sunni power- operators in response to the Armed men attacked a The government warned of ambassador to the kingdom "unprecedented government dian statement is very mother. house Saudi Arabia demonstrations. convoy of cars carrying the US tough punitive actions against persona non grata and order crackdown on the women's unfortunate, reprehensible, Riyadh's expulsion of the and Iran, the predom- "The Cabinet on Monday envoy to Bangladesh in the cap- instigators of student dem- him to leave within the next rights movement". and unacceptable in relations Canadian ambassador was inant Shiite power, approved the Road Trans- ital Dhaka on Saturday night. onstrations. Police launched 24 hours." The ministry also Samar is a vocal cam- between states," the ministry meant to send a strong mes- have for decades port Act 2018 with provisions Ambassador Marcia Bernicat a nationwide 'Traffic Week' to announced "the freezing of paigner for blogger Raif tweeted. sage to other critical Western stood on opposing of highest five years of rigor- and her security team were able crackdown on reckless driving. all new trade and investment Badawi, her brother who was Prince Mohammed, heir governments, observers say. ous imprisonment for reckless to get away unharmed, but two Bangladesh appeared to be transactions with Canada while arrested in 2012 and sentenced to the region's most power- "Canada is easier to cut ties sides of conflicts in driving while the term was cars were damaged. one of the world's worst acci- retaining its right to take fur- to 1,000 lashes and 10 years in ful throne, has introduced a with than the rest," Bessma the Middle East in- three years," Cabinet secre- Hasina on Sunday appealed dent prone countries with the ther action". jail for "insulting Islam" in a string of reforms such as lifting Momani, a professor at Can- cluding the Syrian civil tary Shafiul Alam told a media to agitating students to return World Bank saying more than Canada last week said it was case that sparked an interna- a decades-long ban on women ada's University of Waterloo, war. AGENCIES briefing after the Cabinet meet- home, saying vested quarters 4,000 people die in road acci- "gravely concerned" over a new tional outcry. drivers in a bid to overhaul the said. AGENCIES ing chaired by Prime Minister infiltrated in their campaign dents each year. AGENCIES 6 arrested over China tests Lanka may exempt Indian PUBLIC NOTICE Italy fuel truck blast My client Ms. Roopsi Agarwal availing housing loan from LICHFL Greater Noida U.P to Purchase the Apartment No. 101 assassination tourists from visa on First Floor area 425.28 sq. mtr. in hypersonic Earth Court Tower-2 “Jaypee Greens” situated at, Block-G, in Greater Noida kills 2, injures 70 COLOMBO: Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka in Distt. Gautam Budh. Nagar (U.P). from attempt on Dr. (Ms) Sudha Madhra & Dr. Kavin- aircraft... with may soon be exempted from visa requirement der Madhra who are the owner of said MILAN: A tanker truck car- property by virtue of Conveyance Deed as the government is mulling granting visa free regd. on 03.12.2008 as per document Nicolas Maduro rying flammable material no. 14284 in her favour. Dr. (Ms) Sudha exploded on Monday on a N-warheads entry to visitors from countries like India and Madhra & Dr. Kavinder Madhra has lost and misplaced the original Provisional highway overpass near the China, Tourism Minister John Amaratunga said Allotment Letter dated 18.04.2006 & CARACAS, VENEZUELA: northern Italian city of Bolo- BEIJING: China on Monday on Monday. Amaratunga said that Prime Minis- Possession Letter dated 27.11.2008 and regarding which police complaint has also Venezuela's government said gna, killing at least two people announced that it has suc- ter Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a task been lodged on 22.06.2018. on Sunday it had arrested six and injuring up to 70 as it par- cessfully tested its first hyper- If any body finds the misplaced Original force to study the possibility of granting visa document, the same may be returned "terrorists and hired killers" tially collapsed the raised road- sonic aircraft which could to the LIC Housing Finance Ltd Greater over an alleged assassination way, police said. carry nuclear warheads and free entry to visitors from certain tourist friendly Noida, if anybody misuses the same, the nations to boost arrivals. AGENCIES same shall be at his/their own risk. If attempt on President Nicolas Some people were report- penetrate any current genera- any body has any claim, right, interest in Maduro using explosive-laden edly hit by flying glass as win- Italian television Sky TG24 tion anti-missile defence sys- the said flat shall also inform within 21 days to the undersigned on Telephone drones. dows shattered in nearby said the flames fell to the lower tems, seen as a breakthrough No:- 0120-4164364, 9891119162 & Interior and Justice Minis- buildings. level, setting off secondary in developing cutting-edge 9891119161. as applicant is mortgag- ing the above property to LIC Housing ter Nestor Reverol announced Italian police said between explosions in a car lot below. weapons. Finance Ltd. the arrests on state television, 60 and 70 people had been It said some of the injured had The Xingkong-2 or Starry Sd/- [S.C. Varshney] Advocate saying "several vehicles have injured, some with severe been hit by flying glass when Sky-2, was launched in a tar- (Lichfl Panel Adv.) R-14/178,Raj Nagar been seized and hotel raids burns, in the midday accident windows in nearby buildings get range located in Northwest Ghaziabad-201002 carried out in Caracas where on a major highway north of exploded. Firefighters said the China on Friday last, the state- important information was the city. flames were extinguished some run China Academy of Aero- collected." Officials did not immedi- three hours after the explosion, space Aerodynamics (CAAA) Reverol said the "assassi- ately know what kind of explo- and they were working to cool said in a statement. nation" attempt was carried sives were in the tanker, but the the area to facilitation opera- The United States and Rus- out by two remotely operated news agency ANSA said it was tions, ANSA reported. sia have been carrying out drones and each carrying a liquefied petroleum gas. Authorities said a major similar experiments. kilogram (2.2 pounds) of plas- The explosion reportedly highway interchange had been Launched by a multi-stage tic explosive C4 -- "capable of came after a traffic accident. closed north of the city due to rocket, China's waverider causing effective damage over Videos show flames shooting the accident. The interchange was released in the air after a 50-meter (164 feet) radius." up in the air after the explo- connects two major highways about 10 minutes. It flew He said one of the drones sion, replaced later by a thick linking northern Italy with the independently, made large- flew over the tribune where black cloud of smoke. Aerial Adriatic coast, a popular des- angle turning maneuvers, Maduro was giving a speech to photos showed a gaping hole tination as Italy heads into its and landed in the targeted mark a military parade but that in the raised highway next to major summer holiday next area as planned, the statement it became "disoriented by sig- the tanker. week. AGENCIES said. AGENCIES nal inhibiting equipment" and was thus "activated outside the assassins' planned perimeter." Apple removes podcasts of man who said The second drone lost con- trol and crashed in an adjacent building, Reverol added. US September 11 attacks were staged He said it was "a crime of terrorism and assassination" and that the "material and intel- CUPERTINO (California): removed some of his conspir- not available for comment early lectual authors inside and out- Most of U.S. conspiracy the- acy-driven content. on Monday. side the country" had been orist Alex Jones's podcasts Apple told Buzzfeed that it In other recent actions identified, with further arrests from his right-wing media has removed the entire library against Jones, Facebook sus- "in the coming hours" possible. platform Infowars have been for five of Jones's six Infowars pended the radio and Inter- He said seven soldiers had removed from Apple's iTunes podcasts including the shows net host's personal profile for been injured, with three of and podcast apps, the media "War Room" and the daily "The 30 days in late July from Face- them in a critical state. Reverol news website BuzzFeed quoted Alex Jones Show". book's site for what the com- said one of the six detainees was a company spokesman as saying Only one program provided pany said was bullying and hate already wanted for involvement on Sunday. The move by Apple by Infowars, "RealNews with speech. Also, Spotify, a music in a daring raid on a northern is the most sweeping of a recent David Knight" remained on and podcast streaming com- military base a year ago, in crackdown on Jones's programs Apple's platforms on Sunday, pany, removed some specific which rebels made off with a by Facebook and other online according to media accounts. episodes of Jones's programs cache of weapons. AGENCIES sites that have suspended or An Apple spokesperson was last week. AGENCIES Twitter bots being used to promote vaping

WASHINGTON DC: Twitter bots - The findings come amid accounts run by internet robots - are announcements by Twitter recently being used to promote vaping and that it would be removing suspicious underplay the health threats of e-cig- and fake accounts by the millions and arettes, a study has found. also introduce new mechanisms to Scientists from the San Diego identify and fight spam and abuse on State University (SDSU) in the US its platform, among other measures. found that much of the discussion "Some robots can be easily around the health threats posed by removed based on their content and e-cigarettes are driven by bots. Most behaviours," Tsou said. of the automated messages were posi- "But some robots look exactly tive toward vaping. like human beings and can be more More than 70 per cent of the perceptions of e-cigarettes in the US difficult to detect. This is a very hot tweets analysed by researchers and to understand characteristics of topic now in social media analyt- appeared to have been put out by users discussing e-cigarettes. ics research," he said. For the study, robots, whose use to influence public "Robots are the biggest challenges the team compiled a random sample opinion and sell products while pos- and problems in social media analyt- of nearly 194,000 geocoded tweets ing as real people is coming under ics," said Ming-Hsiang Tsou, from from across the US posted between increased scrutiny. SDSU. "Since most of them are 'com- October 2015 and February 2016. The discovery of the apparent mercial-oriented' or 'political-ori- A random sample of 973 tweets bot promotion of vaping was unex- ented,' they will skew the analysis were analysed for their sentiment pected. The team originally set out to results and provide wrong conclu- and source (an individual versus an use Twitter data to study the use and sions for the analysis," said Tsou. organisation, for example). AGENCIES 12 business mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 Foreigners may not receive Private equity inflows in realty dip 22% in Q1 BERLIN: Private equity invest- ment in real estate fell by 22 per GST refunds: Finance Ministry cent to Rs 10,080 crore during April-June quarter, even as the NEW DELHI: Foreigners com- that need to be set up at exiting inflow in office segment rose ing to India may not get GST points like international air- by nearly 40 per cent, accord- refunds on goods purchased ports, so that tourists can get ing to property consultant and carried back by them as the refunds of the GST paid on the Cushman & Wakefield. government has not invoked goods brought by them, the tax PE investment in real estate relevant provisions of the Inte- expert said. stood at Rs 12,970 crore in the grated Goods and Services He added that foreign coun- year-ago period. The consul- Tax Act yet, the Finance Min- tries, mainly in Europe, have tant and realtors' body CRE- istry has said in reply to an RTI established a provision that a DAI released a joint report at query. foreigner needs to show a form a conference held here. It was asked to provide or receipt that he has got on The CREDAI-C&W report details on procedures for for- purchase of particular goods said that although PE inflows April-June PE inflows in the housing eigners to get GST refunds on to get refund. into real estate dipped 22 per segment collapsed massively to goods purchased by them in I feel having a provision cent year-on-year (Y-O-Y) to India. for refund of taxes to foreign Rs 10,080 crore during the sec- `1,510 crore from `2,290 crore Some western nations pro- tourists will definitely act as a ond quarter, it was still second vide refunds of certain taxes on motivation for international highest investment in Q2 in the ing the period under review. continue to remain intact. goods purchased by foreign- travellers. It will encourage last 11 years. Industrial segments saw a Retail also continues to ers there. them to spend more money in According to the report, sharp fall in PE inflows to Rs grow strong, with declining Please note that Section 15 India. It will promote tourism the PE inflows in housing seg- 680 crore from Rs 3,760 crore. mall vacancy rates constituting of the IGST (Integrated Goods prescribed". safeguards for refunds of GST Amarchand Mangaldas. in the country and help in gen- ment fell to Rs 1,510 crore "The surge in office invest- the heightened investor inter- and Services Tax) has not yet For the purposes of this sec- paid by international tourists While selling these goods erating foreign exchange from from Rs 2,290 crore during the ments was an expected trend, est in this sector, Jain said. been enforced. Therefore the tion, the term tourist' means a in India to international tourists, shop- the tourists. It will give huge period under review. However, in line with our observa- Investment inflows in reply of this office is nil infor- person not normally resident in GST is a consumption- keepers will have to charge impetus to demand for various the inflows in office segment, tions made in Q1 2018, dur- Mumbai fell during this quar- mation currently, the Central India, who enters India for a stay based tax. To the extent con- IGST only and not local taxes. industries including handicraft, which is in demand from both ing which there was a forecast ter at Rs 2,800 crore although Board of Indirect Taxes and of not more than six months for sumption is happening in India The government may also textiles etc., Chilana said. domestic and global investors, of some marquee deals in the the city still receives the high- Customs (CBIC) said in reply legitimate non-immigrant pur- the taxes should stay in India. In require shopkeepers to issue The Goods and Services Tax rose to Rs 4,300 crore during office sector by private equity est investments observed to the Right to Information poses, the Act says. case the goods are purchased in some form/certificate verify- came into force on July 1, 2017. the second quarter of 2018 majors," C&W India Coun- among the major cities. (RTI) application filed by this The IGST makes provisions India and taken by the tourist ing the details of the purchases But Section 15 of the IGST from Rs 3,090 crore in the try Head and MD Anshul Jain Leading the investment PTI correspondent. for the levy and collection of outside India, it should be seen along with passport number has not been brought into force year-ago period. said. volume among all cities with According to the section, taxes on inter-state supply of as export and necessary refund and other relevant details, he yet. It is more than a year since Mixed use projects saw PE As office space supply and a share of 28 per cent, Mum- integrated tax paid by a tourist goods or services or both by the should be available, he said. said. we implemented the GST and inflows of Rs 1,850 crore, up demand continue to experi- bai noted the quarter's larg- leaving India on any supply of Central government. In order to ensure there is Like other developed coun- the IT system has also stabilised from Rs 610 crore in the year- ence a robust increase, coupled est transaction with Brookfield goods taken out of India by him According to senior GST no misuse, the mechanism for tries, it is likely that the foreign to a great extent. It is high time ago period. with the emergence of co- Asset Management acquiring shall be "refunded in such man- professional Sandeep Chilana, such a refund process would tourist would need to show we bring into effect this provi- In retail segment, PE working spaces in a phenom- Essar Group's Equinox Busi- ner and subject to such condi- the government should come need to be robust, said Chilana, the form/certificate along with sion of refund of GST taxes to investment fell to Rs 1,740 enal way, he said the investor ness Park in Bandra Kurla tions and safeguards as may be out with terms, conditions and a partner of the law firm Shardul invoices etc at refund counters foreigners, he said. PTI crore from Rs 2,840 crore dur- confidence in the sector would Complex for Rs 2,400 crore. PTI ITPO reschedules Oriental Bank of Maggi attains over 60% market share, India Show in Trump tariffs: China tightens Commerce starts touches pre-crisis level in value terms Turkmenistan controls to slow currency’s fall Rewardz Program NEW DELHI: Fulfilling aspi- GURUGRAM: Oriental bank NEW DELHI: Nestle India's the prepared foods (Maggi and rations of the business frater- BEIJING: China has tightened 7, before strengthening to 6.83 of commerce launched Ori- instant noodles brand Maggi has Maggi franchise) is about 30 per nity, an exclusive multi-product controls on trading in its yuan after the margin requirement ental Bank Rewardz program attained over 60 per cent market cent," said Narayanan in a media B2G/B2B exhibition, first ever to discourage speculators after was announced. on August 4, 2018 as an initia- share and almost touched the roundtable here. India Show has been resched- a decline against the dollar amid The deepening US-Chinese tive to promote usage of digital pre-crisis level in value terms, Nestle India had in 2017 uled by India Trade Promotion a tariff dispute with Washington tariff fight prompted suggestions channels. said a top company official. crossed the Rs 10,000-crore Organisation(ITPO). fueled fears of a damaging out- Beijing might weaken the yuan All transactions performed However, volume-wise sales mark. Now, this first ever four- flow of capital from the world's to help exporters. But analysts through Internet Banking, Maggi is still away from the Maggi was banned by Food day event will be organised second-largest economy. say the decline has been driven Mobile Banking, UPI and pre-crisis period, when Nestle Safety and Standards Authority at CCIT, Chandybil Avenue, Traders must post a 20 per- helps Chinese exporters that mostly by China's slowing eco- Debit card would be rewarded used to dominate the market of India (FSSAI) in June 2015 Ashgabat (Turkmenistan) from cent deposit starting Monday face US tariff hikes by lower- nomic growth and the diverg- with OBC points. with 75 per cent market share. CMD Suresh Narayanan for five months for allegedly October 16 to 19, 2018. Earlier, for contracts to buy or sell yuan ing their prices in dollar terms. ing direction of US and Chinese These points will further "We are little over 60 per containing lead beyond per- the event was scheduled to on a future date. That raises the But it also encourages investors interest rates. allow customers to shop from a cent (market share). In busi- He further said, "We still missible limits, forcing Nestle be held in August 2018. cost of betting it will drop and to shift money out of China, Washington imposed 25 wide-ranging catalogue of mer- ness terms, we are almost back have some time to catch up that India to withdraw the product The ITPO is a public sector might help to discourage spec- which would have a broader percent tariffs on 34 billion of chandise, online air ticket, hotel to where we were (in terms of pre-crisis volume." from the market. enterprise under the aegis of ulative trading. impact by raising financing costs Chinese goods on July 6 and bookings, recharges etc. pre-crisis). In value terms, we Presently, Maggi contributes Following legal battles, the the Department of Commerce, The tightly controlled yuan for other industries. On Friday, is considering an increase on All transactions performed are almost back there," said Nes- around one-third of the total popular noodles brand was Government of India and com- has been allowed to decline by the yuan slipped to a 13-month an additional 16 billion, with on and after April 1, 2018 has tle India Chairman and Manag- sales of the company. back in the market in Novem- mitted to globally showcase about 8 percent against the dol- low of 6.91 to the dollar, close another 200 billion list of goods been rewarded with OBC ing Director Suresh Narayanan. "Total contribution from ber 2015. PTI excellence of ‘Brand India’. MPOST lar since early February. That to the highly symbolic level of threatened. PTI Points. MPOST Honda India two-wheelers Airtel, Telecom Egypt tie up for NCLAT extends deadline for crosss 5 lakh mark in sales submission of revised bid

BENGALURU: Honda Motor- global submarine cable systems for Bhushan Power & Steel cycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd has become the first two- NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel Kong including Thailand, NEW DELHI: The National the highest bidder for BPSL a wheeler brand to cross the five- and Telecom Egypt on Mon- Combodia, India, Saudi Ara- Company Law Appellate Tri- day before that on July 31. lakh mark in sales in the South, day announced a strategic part- bia and Egypt. bunal (NCLAT) on Monday During the proceedings between April and June 2018, nership through which the "The partnership including extended the deadline for sub- of NCLAT, counsel appearing the company said on Monday. Indian firm will get the right MENA Cable and TE's network mission of revised bids for for Tata Steel submitted that as With this, the company to use sub-marine cable net- will be a good addition to our debt-ridden Bhushan Power its appeal against the August 1 has strengthened its leader- works -- MENA and TE North, global network portfolio and and Steel by one week on the order is expected to be heard by ship position as the number- than one-crore customers in which stretches from Cyprus to provide us with a high quality plea of Tata Steel, a resolution the Apex Court on Friday this one two-wheeler brand in the the South riding on the back of France via Egypt. and diversified new route to applicant in this. week and requested to extend South covering Kerala, Tamil an overall double-digit growth Airtel said that the partner- Western Europe and the rest Modifying its earlier order, the time line for submission of Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra with more than 17.6 lakh two- ship will enable it to diversify of the world. the appellate tribunal has now the revised bids. Pradesh and Telangana, a press wheelers sold in FY 2017-18, its global network to serve the "With the explosion of said all three bidder -- Tata According to them, if Com- statement said here. the statement said. massive growth in demand for marine cable systems. Greater in MENA cable system -- an data usage in emerging mar- Steel, Liberty House and JSW -- mittee of Creditors (CoC) take The statement quoted The company has a market data services, particularly in access to various sub-marine important route for Airtel kets, including India and may file their revised offers by a decision based on the revised senior vice-president - sales share of 35 per cent. emerging markets across South cable system enhances data which has operations across Africa, this asset will provide August 13 for Bhushan Power offers, then their position may and marketing, Honda Motor- While Activa continued to Asia, Africa and Middle East. transmission capacity of a tele- 14 African countries. us a scalable and diverse high and Steel Ltd (BPSL). be altered. cycle and Scooter India Yad- rule as the highest selling auto- The geographic location of com operator's network. "In addition, Airtel will also capacity highway to serve our Earlier, on August 1, an Following this, NCLAT vinder Singh Guleria as saying matic scooter in the region, CB Egypt on the Red and Mediter- "Airtel will get IRUs (Inde- take large capacities on a long- customers,"Ajay Chitkara, NCLAT bench headed by extended the time line for a that the southern States were Shine leads in the 125cc motor- ranean seas has enabled Tele- feasible Right of Use) on term basis on two new state-of- Director and CEO - Airtel Chairman Justice S J Mukho- week. also driving the demand in the cycle segment, the statement com Egypt to connect more Middle East North Africa Sub- the-art Cable Systems (SMW5 Business said. padhaya had allowed all three The NCLAT last month two-wheeler industry across said. than 11 cable systems from the marine Cable (MENA Cable) & AAE1)," the statement said. Telecom Egypt CEO bidders to file revised offers by had vacated its stay and asked the country. In the southern region, Kar- east and 13 from the west that and TE North Cable Systems," The SEA-ME-WE-5 (South Ahmed El Beheiry said: "Our August 6. the CoC to consider resolution Honda expanded produc- nataka is the biggest market are further linked with a cable a joint statement from the two East Asia-Middle East-Western reach and position as an inter- However, NCLAT's August plans submitted by three firms tion capacity in Narsapura where, in the first quarter of corridor that has seven diversi- companies said. Europe-5) cable system runs national hub with tens of 1 order was challenged by Tata -- Tata Steel, Liberty House and plant in Karnataka, making the this year, sales have crossed the fied routes across Egypt. Telecom Egypt has signed across 18 countries between Tbps (terrabyte per second) lit Steel before the Supreme Court JSW Steel. The tribunal on July unit the largest two-wheeler 1.1-lakh mark posting a double Internet data across coun- the deal with Orascom Tele- France and Singapore while capacity, makes us the partner last week, opposing the revi- 20 gave a go-ahead to the CoC plant in the world, he said. digit growth of 14 per cent, the tries and continents are com Media and Technology AAE1 connects 20 countries of choice for Euro-Asian and sion of the offer. The Tata meeting, directing it to finalise The company has more statement added. PTI transmitted through large sub- (OTMT) to purchase its stake between France and Hong Euro-African transit traffic. PTI Group company was picked as a bid for the company. PTI Japanese SoftBank profit soars Representations against Flipkart-Walmart 49% on Flipkart, ARM stake sales deal sent to concerned dept, assures Govt NEW DELHI: Japanese con- Indian short-term capital gains NEW DELHI: The govern- old Indian e-commerce firm glomerate SoftBank Group on tax rate expected to apply to the ment on Monday said it has at $20.8 billion. Monday said its operating profit sale of Flipkart shares". received representations from Replying to a separate ques- has jumped over 49 per cent in In May this year, SoftBank trade bodies alleging irregu- tion, the minister said during the June quarter, helped by its had decided to sell its about 20 larities in various aspects of the last three years (from July sale of shares in Indian e-com- per cent stake in Flipkart to US the proposed acquisition of 2015 onwards), in matters relat- merce firm Flipkart. retailer Walmart. The deal is Flipkart by Walmart and that ing to five cases, certain irreg- The company, which regis- estimated to help SoftBank rake have been sent to concerned ularities have come to notice tered operating income of 715 in about $4 billion from the sale. agencies for necessary action. due to which the State Trad- billion yen ($6.42 billion) dur- SoftBank had invested $2.5 “Yes,” Minister of State for ing Corporation had suffered ing the quarter, also attributed billion in Flipkart last year Commerce and Industry C R financial losses. the growth to sale of the major- through Vision Fund that is Chaudhary said on a question “Three cases were referred ity of chip designer ARM Hold- touted to be one of the world's whether the government has by STC to CBI. FIR has been ing's Chinese operations. largest private equity fund. received representations from lodged in one case with local "(Operating income was) "Investments totaling $27.1 various trade bodies urging to received have alleged irregu- sary action,” he said. police. In addition, STC has ini- Boosted by valuation gain Bank said in a statement. SoftBank said it estimates billion to date at SoftBank quote into the modalities con- larities in various aspects of the In May, the US-based tiated disciplinary proceedings of 244.9 billion at SoftBank It also recorded a "one-time that the sale of Flipkart shares Vision Fund amounted to fair cerning the merger of Flipkart proposed acquisition of shares retailer Walmart Inc in four cases,” he said. Vision Fund: valuation gain of gain of 161.3 billion following will occur within 24 months of value of $32.5 billion... Total and Walmart allegedly circum- of Flipkart by Walmart. These announced acquisition of 77 The corporation has 164.3 billion ($1.4 billion) was Arm's China business becoming the inception of the investment. committed capital of $97.7 bil- venting the FDI policy/guide- representations have been per cent stake in Flipkart in recorded Rs 38 crore profit after recorded for Flipkart based on an associate from a subsidiary It added that the company lion at SoftBank Vision Fund lines on e-commerce. sent to the concerned bodies its biggest takeover till date. tax in 2017-18 as against a loss the expected sales price, follow- due to the establishment of a has "calculated the deferred and Delta Fund," SoftBank “The representationsof the government for neces- The deal values the 11-year of Rs 166 crore in 2016-17. PTI ing the sales agreement," Soft- joint venture", it added. tax at 43.68 per cent, being the said. PTI business 13 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 mp Iran braces for US sanctions, ONGC Board okays full 49% stake sale in Pawan Hans NEW DELHI: The board of lifts ban on exchange offices ONGC has, for the second time in just over a month, approved TEHRAN: With the Trump He maintained the Central selling its entire 49 per cent administration set to re-impose Bank's decision reflects Iran's stake in helicopter service pro- some sanctions on Iran on Mon- "strength" in the face of renewed vider Pawan Hans alongside day, the country's Central Bank U.S. sanctions. government's privatisation bid, lifted a ban on exchange offices, "We are facing an economic officials with direct knowledge allowing them to resume work war and the US government is of the development said. in a move aimed at bringing in restoring sanctions and also try- ONGC board had first badly needed hard currencies. ing to increase them," he said. on June 29 approved exiting The bank also gave the green "But our government is power- Pawan Hans and its interest light for Iranian "legal institu- ful ... and is capable of opening being clubbed with the 51 per tions and businesses" to bring up the foreign currency market cent government stake that is gold and foreign currency into on the same day." Hemmati said already on offer for sale. Iran, according to the governor, Iran has exported some 15 bil- Officials said ONGC on investment in Pawan Hans is ment in early April withdrew Abdolnasser Hemmati. lion worth of non-oil products July 2 wrote to the government no longer strategic as it charter its offer for sale as only two A first set of US sanctions from April to July. communicating the decision of hires helicopters to ferry staff to bidders including Indian heli- that had been eased by the ANTI-IMPERIALIST ICON: Iran President Hassan Rouhani The United States has also the board but the Department its oil and gas locations, mostly copter major Global Vectra Obama administration under been pushing its allies to halt of Disinvestment and Public offshore, through competitive Helicorp and US-based Con- the terms of the landmark 2015 will resume on November 4. medicine and food, he added. had left the offices idle over- their import of Iranian oil Asset Management (DIPAM), bidding. Of the 22 helicopters it tinental Helicopters made an Iran nuclear deal will take effect Hemmati told sate TV late on The decision goes into effect night: gone were the familiar, ahead of the November dead- which is managing the sale currently has on hire, just seven offer. again on Monday, following Sunday that "money exchang- on Tuesday. Hemmati said the daily long lines of Iranians wait- line. Among the top importers of government stake, sought or less than a third are from A revised offer for sale was President Donald Trump's deci- ers are allowed to sell and buy Central Bank will try "not to ing to buy or sell dollars. The of Iranian oil are China, India, certain clarifications from the Pawan Hans. floated later that month, which sion in May to withdraw from foreign currencies" once again, intervene in deciding on the measure also backfired, and the Turkey and South Korea. company. Pawan Hans owns a fleet of fetched about half a dozen the accord. to help Iranians get better access price" of foreign currencies. black market flourished. Iranian President Hassan Among others, ONGC was 46 helicopters. bidders. Those sanctions target Iran's to "services and travel abroad." Foreign currencies had Hemmati said the govern- Rouhani, meanwhile, has sug- asked to state if the terms on ONGC board wants to DIPAM is of the view that automotive sector as well as gold The official exchange rate of the recently doubled in price on ment's decision in April to gested Iran might block the which government stake sale is consolidate business and focus a revised offer for sale would and other key metals. Renewed national currency, the rial, will the black market. enforce a single exchange rate Strait of Hormuz in response being sold would be acceptable resources on core oil and gas have to be floated as some bid- sanctions targeting Iran's oil remain at 42,000 rials to the The ban on the exchange to the dollar had caused "seri- to a shutdown of its oil to it. The company board at its exploration and production ders may have been deterred industry and banking sector dollar for vital imports such as offices, introduced in March, ous problems" for the country. exports. PTI meeting on August 2 endorsed business and not scatter band- by 51 per cent stake and would such terms, they said. width of management in unre- now prefer to bid when 100 per This now paves way for the lated businesses, they said. cent is being offered. government to make a revised Officials said when the gov- Pawan Hans operates seven Adani Ports' quarterly profit Adani Power net loss offer to sell 100 per cent stake ernment had first floated an Dauphin N3 Helicopters for in Pawan Hans. offer to sell its 51 per cent stake ONGC's offshore operations. DIPAM, which floated in October last year, ONGC These helicopters, based at Juhu sinks by 9% to `697 crore widens to `825 cr in Q1 the offer for sale for govern- made an offer to DIPAM that airport, Mumbai and Rajah- ment's 51 per cent stake in its 49 per cent stake be also sold mundry, undertake passenger NEW DELHI: Adani Ports Terminal. Cargo volume grew to continue to expand due to NEW DELHI: Adani Power on quarter of 2018-19 fiscal was 38 Pawan Hans twice in the last on same terms. crew change service and pro- and Special Economic Zone by 9 per cent over year ago quar- our focus on higher capacity Monday said its consolidated per cent, compared to 63 per 10 months, is likely to issue an At that time, the com- duction trips on a regular basis (APSEZ) on Monday reported ter, it said. utilisation, automation and net loss widened by 82 per cent cent achieved in Q1 of 2017- amended expression of inter- pany was told to get its board to meet the offshore require- 9 per cent decline in consoli- "The growth was led by mechanisation through use of to Rs 825.15 crore in the quarter 18 financial year. The drop was est (EoI) shortly. Officials said approval. ments of the state-owned oil dated profit to Rs 697.40 crore crude which grew by 65 per technology. Our focus will be ended June 30, 2018. on account of lower domestic ONGC is of the view that its Meanwhile, the govern- and gas producer. PTI for the first quarter ended June cent and containers which grew to further strengthen our bal- The company's consolidated coal availability at Tirada and 30, 2018-19. by 16 per cent. The cargo vol- ance sheet and to continue best net loss stood at Rs 452.84 crore Kawai, as well as commercial It had posted net profit of Rs ume growth was led by our three practices in in the quarter shutdowns due to high imported Escorts Group Chairman 767.52 crore in the April-June larger ports. While Mundra port health, safety ended June of coal prices, it added. quarter of last fiscal, 2017-18, grew by 5 per cent, Hazira grew and environ- the previous Gautam Adani, Chairman, APSEZ said in a filing to BSE. by 14 per cent and Kattupalli ment pro- fiscal, a BSE Adani Group in the statement Rajan Nanda passes away The company's consolidated port grew by 13 per cent," it said. cesses," he filing said. said, "The government's com- income also decreased to Rs At nine per cent, the com- said. Com- mendable efforts in provid- NEW DELHI: Escorts group Chairman Rajan Nanda 2,703.86 crore during quarter pany has clocked its highest Adani pany's total ing power connectivity to each (76) passed away on Sunday after a brief illness, a under review, from Rs 2,959.63 quarterly throughput, APSEZ Ports and income in household under the SAUBHA- company statement said on Monday. Nanda joined crore in the year-ago period. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Special Eco- the quarter GYA Scheme and 100 per cent Escorts in 1965 at the age of 23, and in 1994, he Its total expenditure dur- and Whole Time Director nomic Zone under review village electrification will help ing the said period was at Rs (WTO) Karan Adani said in is India's declined the power sector by expand- took over as the Chairman of Escorts Group, when 1,781.46 crore as against Rs the statement. leading port developer and to Rs 3,959.40 crore from Rs ing the addressable market and his father and the founder Chairman, H P Nanda, 1,867.43 crore in April-June "This has been possible operator. APSEZ has 10 strate- 5,601.25 crore a year ago. growing base demand. Meeting stepped down after a 50 year-long innings. Rajan Nanda was an active 2017. The company said in a due to our continued efforts to gically located ports and termi- The company said that this this demand will require timely member of several apex trade and industry bodies. As a member of the CII separate statement that it com- diversify cargo at all our ports. nals, including Mundra, Dahej, reduction in income was due assurance of key enablers such pleted acquisition of Kattupalli Port EBITDA (earnings before Kandla and Hazira in Gujarat, to lower PLFs and billed avail- as domestic fuel availability, National Council, he had served as Chairman of its Agriculture Committee. port during the first quarter of interest taxes depreciation and Dhamra in Odisha, Mormugao ability. The Average Plant Load power offtake by DISCOMs and Escorts is a leading manufacturer of tractors and construction equipment in the current fiscal, and recom- amortization) margins have in Goa, , and Kattupalli and Factor (PLF) or capacity utili- distribution reforms through the country. It also caters to railways with its various products. PTI menced operations at its Vizag expanded...we expect EBITDA Ennore in Chennai. PTI sation achieved during the first focused action." PTI EXCELLENT BUSINESS Graphite India Ltd Air India delays its employees' IGL gets city licence for Q1 net profit zooms to `957 cr salaries for 5th straight month Meerut, Muzaffarnagar NEW DELHI: Graphite India MUMBAI: For the fifth con- "Salaries have been paid to NEW DELHI: Indraprastha Ltd has reported financial secutive month, debt-laden Air all employees, including the sal- Gas Ltd on Monday said it results for the period ended India has not paid salaries to its ary for the month of June, 2018, has bagged a licence to retail June 30, 2018. The company employees on time and is yet to which was paid on July 2, 2018," CNG to automobiles and piped has reported net sales of Rs.1995 communicate the possible date the minister had said. natural gas for cooking to crores during the 3 months of payments, sources said. At the end of March 2017, households in Meerut, Muzaf- period ended June 30, 2018 as There has been a delay the national carrier had a debt farnagar and Shamli districts of compared to Rs.436 crores dur- in payment of salaries every in a couple of days. Generally, burden of more than Rs 48,000 Uttar Pradesh. ing the 3 months period ended month since March. the airline disburses salaries by crore. IGL already retails CNG Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has been adjudged June 30, 2017. The national carrier, which 30th or 31st of every month. Last month, the Civil Avia- and piped natural gas (PNG) as the ‘Industry Leader’ for crossing landmark score of 650+ in its The company has posted net is facing acute financial crunch, The delay in salary pay- tion Ministry said that Air India in the national capital region Tata Business Excellence Model (TBEM) assessment 2017. The award profit of Rs.957 crores for the is yet to issue any specific com- ments also comes against the has received Rs 27,195.21 crore that includes Delhi and adjoin- network in the Geographical was presented by Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons and N 3 months period ended June munication on when the pay- backdrop of the government worth equity infusion under ing cities of Ghaziabad, Noida Area of Meerut (except areas Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons to Praveer Sinha, Chairman, 30, 2018 as against Rs.30 crores ments are likely to made, the seeking Parliament's nod for the Turn Around Plan (TAP) and Greater Noida. already authorided), Muzaf- Tata Power-DDL and CEO & MD, Tata Power and Sanjay Banga, CEO, for the 3 months period ended sources said. Rs 980 crore as supplementary and the Financial Restructur- It also has city gas distribu- farnagar and Shamli districts," Tata Power-DDL at the JRD QV Award function held recently at the June 30, 2017. The company Air India has more than grants for equity infusion into ing Plan (FRP) approved back tion (CGD) licences for Rewari the company said in a regula- National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai has reported EPS of Rs.49.08 11,000 permanent staff. the airline. in 2012. and Karnal in Haryana. tory filing. for the 3 months period ended Sources at Air India said On July 26, Minister of After the carrier defaulted "IGL has received a let- It also enclosed a copy of June 30, 2018 as compared to that last month's salaries are State for Civil Aviation Jayant on payment of employees' May ter of intent dated August 4, the authorisation letter. Rs.1.54 for the 3 months period yet to be deposited in the bank Sinha told the Lok Sabha that salary this year, one of its pilots' 2018, from Petroleum and PNGRB in the letter asked ended June 30, 2017. Shares of accounts of employees. there was a short delay in the unions had urged the manage- Natural Gas Regulatory Board IGL to submit a performance Walmart strikes deal company hit a new high of Rs An airline spokesperson payment of salaries for May ment to ensure that the situ- (PNGRB) for grant of authori- bank guarantee of Rs 50 crore 1,080 per share, rising 2.4% on said salaries for the month of and that the same was paid ation is not repeated in the zation to the company for devel- within 30 days of issue of the with 6-year-old the BSE in intra-day trade. MPOST July are likely to be disbursed subsequently. future. PTI opment of city gas distribution authorisation. PTI toy boy millionaire NEW DELHI: A six-year-old Indra Nooyi is stepping down as PepsiCo CEO boy called Ryan, who reviews toys on YouTube will start sell- NEW YORK: Indra Nooyi will on Twitter. In 2017, Nooyi was placed scramble for growth. ing his own brand of toys on step down as PepsiCo's CEO "Today is a day of mixed at No 2 on the US Fortune's list Speaking on behalf of Pep- Walmart’s 2,500 US stores and after heading the world's sec- emotions for me. @PepsiCo has of 'The Most Powerful Women siCo's Board of Directors, pre- website from Monday. Chris- ond-largest food and beverage been my life for 24 years & part in Business' outside the US. She siding director Ian Cook said tened ‘Ryan’s World’, the range giant for 12 years, the company of my heart will always remain also topped the list of highest- Nooyi provided "outstanding of toys will expand to other announced on Monday, with here. I'm proud of what we've paid female CEOs. leadership" over the past 12 retailers in October. its Indian-origin top executive done & excited for the future. I With Nooyi's departure, years, serving as a model both Reviewing toys on You- exuding confidence that the believe PepsiCo's best days are the rest of PepsiCo's senior within the industry and beyond Tube has made the six-year- "best days are yet to come" for yet to come," she tweeted. leadership team will remain for responsible corporate stew- old a millionaire, having earned the soda and snacks firm. Among the few executives unchanged, the company said. ardship in the 21st century. $11 million from the activity Nooyi, 62, will leave the to break the glass ceiling in cor- PepsiCo's premarket stock "She has delivered strong last year. company on October 3 after porate America, Nooyi had also price declined slightly after and consistent financial per- The star of the YouTube 24 years with PepsiCo. She will scripted history by being among the announcement, CNBC formance, managing with an channel Ryan ToysReview, remain as chairman until early the few India-born females to reported. eye toward not only the short- known simply as Ryan, his last Ryan 2019. lead a global giant when she Under Nooyi's leadership, run, but the long-run as well. As name and location are held President Ramon Laguarta took over the reins at PepsiCo. PepsiCo said it has delivered CEO, she grew revenue more secret, was the 8th best paid licensing deals for a handful was elected by the board "Guided by our philosophy strong results. than 80 per cent, outperforming YouTuber last year and has over of online video stars to expand of directors to succeed her. of Performance with Purpose Since December 31, 2006, our peers and adding a new bil- 15 million subscribers. their reach through toys, Laguarta was also elected to delivering sustained perfor- total shareholder return of 162 lion-dollar brand almost every Ryan's six YouTube chan- apparel and home products. the board, the company said. mance while making more per cent through December other year, Cook said adding nels have enthralled children, The Ryan's World mer- "Growing up in India, I nutritious products, limiting 31, 2017, total cash returned that shareholders have also often drawing more than 1 bil- chandise, designed for ages 3 never imagined I'd have the our environmental footprint down. Laguarta, a 22-year vet- "I look forward to working to shareholders through divi- benefited as $1,000 invested in lion views a month to videos and up, is the first to come to opportunity to lead such an and lifting up all the communi- eran of the company, has been more closely with all of you in dends and share repurchases PepsiCo in 2006 is worth more of him playing with toys and market. extraordinary company," Nooyi, ties we serve we've made a more president since September, over- the months and years ahead, of $79.4 billion since the begin- than two-and-a-half times that reacting to them. His family The products include one of the world's most powerful meaningful impact in people's seeing global operations, corpo- and to continue growing this ning of 2006 through the end of amount today. has kept his last name secret T-shirts with four designs fea- and influential business leaders, lives than I ever dreamed pos- rate strategy, public policy and special company long into the 2017 and net revenue growth During her tenure, Nooyi given his young age. turing some of Ryan's favorite said in a statement. sible," she said. government affairs. Prior to that, future," he said. from $35 billion in 2006 to also focussed on corporate sus- His family started record- things, including pizza. "I'm incredibly proud of all "PepsiCo today is in a strong Laguarta served in leadership Laguarta has held a number $63.5 billion in 2017, a com- tainability and responsibility. ing and posting videos of him Ryan is certainly a shrewd we've done over the past 12 years position for continued growth positions in the European and of executive and general man- pound annual growth rate of Cook said as one of the first in March 2015, the then 3-year- businessman, as the US toy to advance the interests of our with its brightest days still sub-Saharan Africa divisions. agement roles in his 22 years 5.5 per cent. Fortune 100 CEOs to embed old's first video showed him market is underserved since stakeholders in the communities ahead," said Nooyi, a rarity on Laguarta said Nooyi has at PepsiCo. Since September Nooyi's exit is the latest in sustainability targets into busi- open a Lego box and playing a large toy retailer, Toys 'R' we serve. What I admire about Wall Street as a woman and a transformed the company with 2017, Laguarta has served as a series of high-profile CEO ness operations, Nooyi was a with it. US, shut all its 885 stores after our global team is an incred- minority leading a Fortune 100 her bold vision and outstand- President of PepsiCo, oversee- departures in the food and bev- "pioneer, paving the way for News agency Reuters going bankrupt — meaning ible drive to compete to be the company. ing leadership, and he is for- ing global operations, corporate erage industry, as big brands lose a new generation of business reported last month that plenty of customers crying for best, to remain the best," the It was not immediately clear tunate to have her as a mentor strategy, public policy and gov- shelf space to smaller, trendier leaders who seek to 'do well by Pocket.watch has negotiated toys. AGENCIES Chennai-born executive said why Nooyi decided to step and a friend. ernment affairs. entrants and established players doing good." PTI 14 sport mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 ARTURO VIDAL INKS CONTRACT WITH BARCA SOUTH KOREA NAMES VENUES FOR LEICESTER CITY SIGN GHEZZAL FROM MONACO BARCELONA: Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal has signed a three- SEPTEMBER FOOTBALL FRIENDLIES PARIS: Algerian winger Rachid Ghezzal has moved from year contract with Barcelona after passing all required medical SEOUL: South Korea’s football federation, KFA, on Monday Ligue 1 club AS Monaco to English Premier League (EPL) side tests, the Spanish club said on Monday. After signing the contract confirmed the venues for the upcoming friendly matches of the Leicester City. The 26-year-old winger on Sunday signed a along with Barcelona vice president Jordi Mestre, Vidal headed men’s national team against Costa Rica and Chile at home. four-year contract with his new football club for an undisclosed to Camp Nou for his official presentation, reports Efe. Camp The KFA said the team will take on world No. 23 Costa Rica at fee, reports Xinhua news agency. He will reunite with Leicester Nou’s doors were closed for safety purposes due to the ongoing Goyang Stadium in Goyang, on September 7 and play against City manager Claude Puel, who was in charge of Lyon where construction work at the stadium. world No. 9 Chile in Busan on September 11. the winger progressed through the academy. India U-20 team stun Ishant needs to figure out ‘Pressure on others Argentina counterparts his role in team: McGrath NEW DELHI: Australian pace attacking bowler. I think he NEW DELHI: A 10-man legend Glenn McGrath feels needs to find in what role he India Under-20 football team Ishant Sharma needs to figure fits in,” said the Aussie pace will affect Kohli’ defeated powerhouses Argen- out his role in the Indian team, legend, who has 563 wick- tina U-20 2-1 in what Coach observing that he has been ets in 124 Tests. Ishant’s stock BIRMINGHAM: England Floyd Pinto described as one more of a workhorse than a ball is the one angled into the coach Trevor Bayliss feels of the “biggest days for Indian strike bowler. right-hander but he has not got the seemingly peerless Virat Football” in the Under-20 Ishant had a good first Test enough balls to straighten. Kohli can be put under pres- COTIF Cup in Spain. Eight boys against England, where he took For someone, who was sure if the home team’s bowl- who represented India in the seven wickets including a five- immaculate with his top of off- ers can continue to tame the FIFA Under-17 World Cup for in the second innings and stump line, McGrath believes rest of the Indian line-up in started the day for India with the Aussie pace legend is happy that Ishant will need to hit the the ongoing Test series. the rest all being from AIFF’s that he is slowly adapting to seam more often. “If Virat Kohli is not the developmental team Indian conditions. “You have got to hit the best batsman (in the world), Arrows, according to the state- “When Ishant started off, he seam and may be a bit of move- he’s very close to it. The way ment issued by AIFF. took the world by storm bowl- ment off the pitch will help. My he played the first and second Goals from Deepak Tan- ing good pace. He is probably weapon was bounce and occa- innings was high-class stuff. gri (fourth minute), and a crisp not bowling at the same pace. sionally bit of seam movement. If we can put pressure on the free-kick from Anwar Ali (68th) But he is much more experi- In my case, there was Warnie, other batsmen in the Indian along with some determined enced now with good control. Lee and Gillespie bowling from team, that’s going to add to the pressing, defending and astute The Edgbaston Test showed other end to build pressure. pressure on him,” Bayliss told passing helped India register that Ishant has started adapt- “I liked bowling long spells reporters here. the upset victory against Argen- ing a bit more,” McGrath said and that helped. If you are only “I don’t think it’s any dif- tina Under-20 who have won on the sidelines of fast bowl- bowling short of length always, ferent for us. We’ve got a few six FIFA Under-20 World Cups ers’ camp organised by Hary- you are looking at stopping guys who are not necessarily over the years. For the record, cutta in 1984 when India lost Argentine great Pablo Aimar ana Cricket Association and runs but you need to take wick- cemented in the team and that this is the second time the two 0-1. The Argentina U-20 is has also accompanied the MRF Pace Foundation. How- ets.” He feels that a month and put extra pressure on people sides met — the first time being being coached by 2006 World team as the Technical Director ever, McGrath acknowledged a half month at Sussex under like Joe Root and Jonny Bair- spin, in the remaining four “His (Stokes’) preparation in the 3rd Nehru Cup in Cal- Cupper Lionel Scaloni while of the side. AGENCIES the fact that playing on sub- former Australian pacer Jason stow,” said Bayliss. matches of the series. and approach was no different continent tracks might have Gillespie has helped him evolve India lost the first Test here “India are a very good to what we’ve seen before. You contributed to a not so impres- as a bowler. by 31 runs after two succes- team. We’re very much in the wouldn’t have known there sive record of Ishant, who has “If you are bowling same sive batting collapses, during hunt here. When the ball’s was anything coming up. He’s taken 244 wickets in 83 Tests. lengths in India, Australia and which Kohli stood out with moving, we’ve shown that a been absolutely golden. It will “I guess a lot of pitches in India England, you can’t be success- his heroics — a 100 in the first few of their guys do struggle be interesting to see who can are tough to play on. Probably, ful. In England, where the ball innings and a half century in against the moving ball. I’m step up and take his place,” he didn’t bowl that many spells. swings, you have got to be a bit the second essay. sure that they’ll be going away Bayliss said. “(But) I’ve got May be, he has been used more fuller, so his stint at Sussex did “In this first Test, the four working out how they can no concerns about it. Ben has as a workhorse rather than an him a world of good.” AGENCIES innings had wickets falling play it as we’re going work- no concerns about it as well. left, right and center all bats- ing on how to play the off Obviously it’s something we men were in trouble, even spin,” he added. All-rounder would have liked to not be Kohli, who I don’t think was Ben Stokes will be appear- happening,” he added. all that comfortable early on. ing in Bristol today to answer Talking about Woakes’ It was difficult to bat, probably charges of affray during a pub recall, he said: “Chris was more difficult than it looked brawl. England have drafted fine here. We had him bowl- from outside,” he added. in pacer Chris Woakes as ing in the nets. One of first Bayliss said he expects the replacement with 20-year-old practice days here, he bowled Indian team to learn quickly batsman Oliver Pope getting 14 overs in the nets. He’s gone from the mistakes committed his maiden call-up in place of back and played a couple of while tackling the moving ball Dawid Malan. T20 games and back into just as his team would look to Bayliss said the home team match mode. Fitness wise he address its weak handling of is well-settled. should be fine.” AGENCIES State sports federations must ensure transparent polls: Rathore

NEW DELHI: The Centre has urged all states “Along with the Indian Olympic Associa- to enforce the 2011 Sports Code so that it is tion, we try and ensure that these federations followed by the state federations who must overcome those issues and hold proper elec- ensure ‘free and transparent’ election process, tions. Once those elections are held and they Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore apply for recognition by us, we grant them con- said on Monday. cerned recognition,” he said. “Sports Code of 2011 lays down very spe- The minister said the Centre deals with cific guidelines as to how the elections will be matters relating to the national level sports conducted and the government through its federations and not with the matters relating observer ensures that Sports Code is followed to their state/UT associations, including hold- at least by the national federations,” he said in ing of their elections. the Rajya Sabha. “Complaints alleging irregularities in the He said the Sports Ministry has written a functioning of their affiliated units, includ- letter to all Chief Ministers requesting them to ing Tamil Nadu Kabaddi Association, were enforce the Sports Code so that it is followed received in the past. Since Government of India by the state federations. does not deal with such matters, the complaints Rathore said some sports federations have were sent to Amateur Kabaddi Federation of been derecognised because of certain lacunae India (AKFI) for their appropriate action,” the in their functioning. minister in a written reply. AGENCIES Married to girl who accused him of rape, paddler Ghosh picking up pieces

NEW DELHI: His life thrown hay- wire by a rape allegation, leading Indian table tennis player Soumyajit Ghosh has married his accuser four months after his career nose-dived owing to the crisis. Everything that could go wrong has gone wrong for the 25-year-old in the year he attained a career-high 58th in the International Table Tennis Fed- eration rankings. PRESS NOTICE In March, he was accused for rape HARYANA PWD (B&R) by an 18-year-old, that led to the two- time Olympian and India’s young- Notice for inviting Tenders est ever national champion hitting in Barasat, Bengal. Fearing arrest on The Governor of Haryana invites the bids from eligible bidders through online bids in the website: “rock bottom”. Four months on, he has arrival in India, he chose to stay back https://haryanaeprocurement.gov.in for the work detailed in the table. not even felt the racket in his hand, is in Europe and stayed in “three-four heavier by more than 10 kgs and is a different countries” before returning married man. home in May. “They say a sportsperson in India “It was only during that time, I has to go through a lot to achieve found out who were actually my well- something. The grind prepares you wishers. I was devastated. I was at the for the worst but what happened with peak of my career, playing for a good me four months ago hit me hard and club in Germany and then something hit me out of nowhere. I did not know like this happens.” how to deal with it,” Ghosh said. “I would not name them yet but I “Everyone thought about the girl. survived that phase because of just two That she was young. I was young too. people and my parents of course,” he If she was a minor, I was 22 when we said. In fact his teammates — the vet- started dating. I am still young. Hav- eran Sharath Kamal, G Sathiyan, Har- ing said that, there is no point looking meet Desai — also stood by him. If it back. I rather look ahead. Hope my was not for the rape allegations, Ghosh court case is over soon and I get back would have gone with the team to the For further details and e-tendering schedule visit website http://haryanapwd-bandr.org https:// to training,” said the skilful player, Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, haryanaeprocurement.gov.in who will be “dearly missed” at the where the contingent came up with a For & on behalf of Governor of Haryana upcoming Asian Games in Indone- best-ever performance. Sd/-Superintending Engineer sia. Ghosh was playing in Germany The Indian team is stronger PRDH-Advt. No:-1081/11/5224/1819/69766 Gurugram Circle in March when he heard about the than ever but Ghosh remains an inte- FIR filed against him by the teenager gral part. AGENCIES sport 15 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 mp Ben Stokes India A heading for big win Kuznetsova saves 4 lost control in street brawl, against South Africa A court told match points, wins title BENGALURU: Pacer Moham- BRISTOL: England cricketer med Siraj produced another Ben Stokes lost his self-con- fiery spell, pushing India A trol and knocked two men towards a big win against South unconscious in a street fight Africa A on day three of the last September, a court heard first unofficial Test. on Monday as his trial for affray When stumps were taken began. due to bad light, the visitors Stokes, acting in “revenge, were trailing by 239 runs after retaliation or punishment”, was India A declared their first involved in a “sustained epi- innings at 584 for eight, fol- sode of significant violence”, lowing half centuries from prosecutor Nicholas Corsellis Hanuma Vihari and Srikar told a jury at Bristol Crown Bharat. Court in southwest England. Zubayr Hamza and Rudi Stokes, 27, who starred on Second were batting on 46 and 24 before he was caught by Sarel Erwee and Pieter Malan Saturday as England beat India 4, respectively, as South Africa wicketkeeper Rudi Second off were snapped up by Siraj for at Edgbaston, is being tried A ended the day at 99 for four Hendricks. three and zero. The pacer once alongside 27-year-old Ryan Ali in their second innings. In the first session, Agar- again struck by sending off cap- and Ryan Hale, 28. They each Earlier in the day, Vihari wal disappointed the fans as tain Khaya Zondo, who failed deny the charge of affray. made 54 off 108 balls with he fell without adding a sin- to open his account. They had all been drinking three boundaries and Bharat gle run to his overnight 220. However, Zubayr Hamza inside a Bristol nightclub. The scored 64 off 77 balls with five He was adjudged leg before off and Senuran Muthusamy did fight took place outside after fours and four sixes. Vihari the very first ball he faced from well in the last session to take 2:00 am on September 25 last was unfortunately run out of Hendricks. the total to 92 for four. The duo year, the prosecutor said. Beuran Hendricks and Bharat Trailing by 338 runs, South added 86 crucial runs for the They were all involved was caught by Senuran Muth- Africa-A lost three wickets fourth wicket. in threatening and/or using usamy off Duanne Piedt. under nine overs in their sec- Thereafter, Muthusamy was WASHINGTON: Two-time Grand Slam “There’s something going on with titles.” unlawful violence towards each Axar Patel remained 33 not ond innings against Siraj, who snapped up by Vihari off Siraj, champion Svetlana Kuznetsova saved four Washington,” Kuznetsova said. “I never A sympathetic Kuznetsova offered con- other, it is alleged. out with a boundary and a six. had taken a five-wicket haul in giving him his fourth wicket of match points and rallied to defeat Croa- lose here. I played two times and I won dolences, praising her effort and saying, Corsellis said only the Captain Shreyas Iyer made the second innings. Openers the innings. AGENCIES tia’s Donna Vekic and win her 18th career b ot h .” “I’m sure your victories will come.” defendants knew how the fra- WTA title at the Washington Open. Vekic, 22, won her only WTA titles “Tennis is a little bit difficult sport. cas began and it could have The 33-year-old Russian, ranked 128th in 2014 at Kuala Lumpur and last year at When you lose it’s really bad and when been stopped very quickly. Mirabai can’t compete at Asian Games: Coach in the world, defeated 44th-ranked Vekic Nottingham. you win you have everything.” “During the incident, Mr 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 6-2 for her first WTA title Missing out on another after coming so Vekic had two match points in the 10th Stokes lost his control and NEW DELHI: World Cham- of the opinion that in such less “She is in constant touch since 2016 in Moscow. near left her wiping away tears on the court game of the second set but Kuznetsova started to attack with revenge, pion Mirabai Chanu’s partic- time it’s not good to take heavy with the federation. She was It was also Kuznetsova’s first title since as she accepted a runner-up trophy follow- denied her to reach a tie-breaker. retaliation or punishment in ipation at the Asian Games load. The Olympic qualifiers okay but felt slight pain yes- left wrist surgery that had sidelined her ing only her second final in three seasons. Kuznetsova gave the Croatian two mind. Well beyond acting appears doubtful with India event is approaching and that is terday in training. She stopped earlier this year. “Sorry for what happened today more match-point chances in the tie- in self defence or defence of chief coach Vijay Sharma rec- more important than the Asian training but has resumed it “I know I’ve been a little bit lucky (Monday),” she told coach Torben Beltz. breaker but saved each with a forehand another,” he said. ommending that she must pull Games,” Sharma said. again today,” he added. today,” Kuznetsova said. “Hopefully we can have some more finals winner before forcing a third set. “He knocked Mr Hale out of Jakarta event to be fit When pain subsided last Doctors across the country Kuznetsova, winner of the 2004 US together. Kuznetsova rolled through Vekic in the unconscious and then — after for the Olympic qualifiers, later week, Mirabai travelled to were unable to diagnose the Open and 2009 French Open, claimed “Tennis is not an easy game. It’s not final set, leading 5-0 and breaking her in time to pause for thought, to this year. Mumbai to resume training cause of pain in her back. a second Washington title to go with easy when you lose with match points up. the final game to claim the crown after two calm — he did exactly the same The reigning CWG cham- and start mobility exercises. “It is a rare problem, the the one she won in 2014, her only other But I love this sport. Hopefully, I can be hours and 31 minutes, jumping for joy in to Mr Ali. Mr Ali received sig- pion is struggling with an Vijay said the pain returned doctors say there might be appearance. in some more finals and win some more celebration. AGENCIES nificant injuries included unidentified lower-back prob- on Sunday and he doesn’t want small tear in the ligament. That a fractured eye socket and lem since May and is yet to to risk aggravating the injury. is why the MRI’s and CT scans required hospital treatment.” begin full-fledged weight The World Championship, are coming clean,” Sharma said. Wearing a blue suit and red training. scheduled to be held in Ash- Meanwhile, IWF Secretary Kapil is once-in-a century cricketer, don’t tie, Stokes sat in the far left of “I have submitted a report gabat from November 1, will Sahdev Yadav said final deci- the dock, Hale in the middle to the federation. Now they be the first Olympic qualifying sion on her participation will compare Pandya with him, says Gavaskar and Ali on the far right. AGENCIES have to take a decision. I am event this year. be made by Thursday. AGENCIES millenniumpost.in

NEW DELHI: Former India eration player but a once- “He believes in playing in Since India are trailing in millenniumpo NO H ALFst TR U THS captain Sunil Gavaskar on in-a century cricketer just the same manner which has the five-match series, Gavaskar Monday rubbished com- like Sir Don Bradman and brought him success till now. said they should play an extra CHANGE OF NAME parisons between Kapil Dev Sachin Tendulkar. We should You can still get away with bastman in the second match I, Shekhar S/o Shri and Hardik Pandya, saying not compare him with any- such shots in one-day cricket at Lord’s. Leeladhar R/o H.No.D-33, the legendary all-rounder is one,” a visibly agitated Gavas- because there aren’t many slips “I will play one more bats- Jhilmil Colony, Shahdara a once-in-a century cricketer kar said. and the push or the edge goes man at Lord’s in the form of Delhi-110095. My minor and cannot be compared to Gavaskar is also unhappy for a boundary through the (Cheteshwar) Pujara. He has anyone. with opener Shikhar Dhawan’s slip cordon. the technique and patience son’s Daksh Singh name has Batting great Gavaskar was approach in the longer format. “But in Tests, such shots required for a Test match. been written wrongly as not at all amused when asked The Delhi player scored 26 will only result in a fall of Whose place he’ll take will Daksh Thakur in my Son’s about the tendency among and 13 in the first Test against wicket. Till a player makes a depend on the pitch. If the school record, but his actual some experts to compare the England at Birmingham. mental adjustment, he will wicket isn’t that green then name is ‘Daksh Singh’ for two. “Kapil Dev should not “Shikhar simply does not continue to struggle against I will pick him in place of all future purposes. be compared with anyone. want to change his game,” the the red ball in overseas Umesh Yadav and retain Har- He is not just a once-in-gen- 69-year-old said. conditions.” dik Pandya.” AGENCIES

DGIPR/2018/2019/2305 16 mp Entertainment MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 I haven’t made it big yet: Vaani Kapoor The 29-year-old actor made her film debut in the 2013 romantic comedy Shuddh Desi Romance

NEW DELHI: Actor Vaani pra’s romantic drama Befikre opposite Ranveer Kapoor made her film Singh. The film was set in Paris and showed the debut with Parineeti I have been fortunate actor in a very glamorous role. Chopra and Sushant enough to work with Yash Talking about working with Yash Raj Films, Singh Rajput starrer she said: “I have been fortunate enough to work 2013 romantic comedy Raj Films. I would say yes with them so I would say yes they gave me won- Shuddh Desi Romance derful opportunities.” and later signed a three- they gave me wonderful She also says that “you always learn from film deal with the Yash opportunities. I think you each and every project that you become part Raj Films. of .” She says that she is yet to always learn from every “Every new project, every new team and reach a point where she everything teaches you with something which can say that she has made it project that you become you haven’t learnt or done before,” she said. big in Bollywood. part of Vaani, who was signed by the Elite Model “I haven’t made it big yet,” Management for modelling projects before Vaani told when asked if she venturing into Bollywood, believes that mod- wants to talk about the hurdles support yourself at the end of the day and if you elling gave her the confidence to own up in that she faced while making it big don’t do that than nobody else will,” she added. front of the camera. “It did give me confidence,” in the industry. Her performance in her debut film earned she said. Revealing how she takes up bad her several awards and nominations, including The 29-year-old actor has been closely asso- phases in her stride and how such failures the Best Female Debut at an award function. ciated with glamour world, but she says that it made her become stronger, the actor says, Post that, in 2014, she ventured into the never forced her to run after trends. “You have moments when you sulk, when you South Indian film industry with the Tamil and Talking about following trends just because crib and cry and feel that, ‘why me and why all Telugu language romantic comedy Aaha Kaly- others do so, she states,“I do tend to sometimes these things are happening with me’. We are anam, that proved to be a moderate box-office keep myself updated with whatever is trend- only human .” success and her portrayal of the lead female ing but I don’t really follow fashion trends . “It’s about facing your fear and not giving character was praised. Just because it is in trend, it doesn’t necessarily up because you are the only person who will In 2016, Vaani appeared in Aditya Cho- mean to be in my wardrobe.” IANS

Bruno makes history in Hawaii ‘Women shouldn’t

HONOLULU: Grammy-winning The Grammy-winning forget their identity singer Bruno Mars has broken a record in his native Honolulu with three back- singer’s ‘24K Magic to-back sellouts at Aloha Stadium. World Tour’ is in after turning mothers’ Mars has become the first artiste to break the Aloha Stadium concert support of his 2016 MUMBAI: Actor Kajol believes women need to realise that attendance records of popular rock album ‘24K Magic’ they have their own identity even after embracing motherhood. band U2 and of late singer Michael Kajol, who will be seen as a single mother in her upcoming Jackson, both of whom played for two restricted Hawaii residents for the Helicopter Eela, feels motherhood can be so consuming that it nights at the 50,000-capacity stadium, first 48 hours. can make women forget themselves. reports variety.com. The newly added show will take “It’s very normal and nat- As part of his ‘24k Magic World place on November 8, while the two ural. It happens to everyone, Tour’, the tickets to the shows quickly previously booked concerts will be who gets so involved in the tag flew off the shelves, prompting Mars held on November 10 and 11. of being a mother. You become to add a third date at Aloha Stadium. The ‘24K Magic World Tour’ is so much of a mom that you Tickets moved swiftly as Mars in support of Mars’ 2016 album ‘24K forget that a piece of yourself offered priority sales to zip code- Magic’. IANS also belongs to you.” The Pradeep Sarkar- directed film also stars National Award winning actor, Riddhi ‘Need time to focus on my sobriety’ Sen who will be playing Kajol’s LOS ANGELES: Two weeks after I can say I came out on the other was admitted on July 24. son, along with Demi Lovato was hospitalised fol- I have learnt side,” she added. “Without them I wouldn’t be Neha Dhupia and lowing an overdose, the singer has Lovato has struggled with sub- here writing this letter to all of you.” Tota Roy Chowdhary. spoken out about her battle with that addiction is stance abuse for years, and the over- She was found unconscious in Kajol, who also celebrated her birthday at the addiction, saying she needed “time dose comes from a relapse after six her Hollywood Hills residence. She trailer launch of Helicopter Eela, said motherhood is to heal and focus on my sobriety”. not something that years of sobriety, which she revealed was then taken to Cedars-Sinai hos- not about being a caretaker. Lovato, 25, wrote in an Insta- disappears or fades in June in her single ‘Sober’. pital, where she listed in stable con- “You have to realise that you have an identity of your gram post that she has learned her In her post, the singer thanked dition and has remained since the own, that you have feelings, emotions and everything that addiction “is not something that with time God, her friends and her fans, say- incident. makes up a human being. You have to realise that you are disappears or fades with time.” ing that their support and prayers The ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ hitmaker not just a caretaker mom,” she said. “I have always been transpar- and have not done yet,” she wrote. had helped her navigate “this dif- has received treatment for bipolar Produced by Ajay Devgn, Helicopter Eela is set to ent about my journey with addic- “...I now need time to heal and ficult time”. disorder, bulimia, and substance release on September 7. PTI tion. What I’ve learned is that this focus on my sobriety and road to She also thanked her family, abuse in the past, and documented illness is not something that disap- recovery. The love you have all team and the staff at Cedars-Sinai many of her struggles in her You- pears or fades with time. It is some- shown me will never be forgotten hospital in Hollywood, who she Tube original documentary Simply thing I must continue to overcome and I look forward to the day where said had been at her side since she Complicated. PTI ONE DIRECTION fan fiction getting movie adaptation I would write a chapter and it became more popular,” she added. Till date the book has sold 11 million cop- ies, while the online version has had 1.5 billion views. PTI

LONDON: Writer Anna Todd’s ‘After’ book series, which initially began as Harry Styles fan fiction, is being turned into After: The Movie. The movie is set to star Harry Potter’s hero Fiennes Tiffin as Hardin Scott (the original Harry Styles character) alongside Josephine Langford. “I was a struggling army wife going to com- munity college who didn’t know what to do with my life,” Todd told the BBC. “I would read a lot of fan fiction on (pub- lishing website) Wattpad and felt I had read everything so one day I decided to write a chapter. When I started I had no followers but I did it for fun. After I wrote the first chapter I wanted to know what happened so every day