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PUBLISHED FROM DELHI & KOLKATA VOL. 13, ISSUE 68 | Saturday, 10 March 2018 | New Delhi | Pages 16 | Rs 3.00 NO HALF TRUTHS qNIFTY 10,226.85 (-15.80) qSENSEX 33,307.14 (-44.43) nDOW JONES 24,895.21 (-0.00) nNASDAQ 7427.95 (+0.00) qRUPEE/DOLLAR 65.17 (-0.03) pRUPEE/EURO 80.70 (+0.66) qGOLD/10GM 31,350 (-100.00) qSILVER/K 39,385 (-115.00) KEJRIWAL LS PROCEEDINGS TRUMP AGREES TO IT’S SAD PEOPLE THREATENS HUNGER WASHED OUT MEET NORTH ARE SPECULATING STRIKE AGAINST FOR ENTIRE KOREA’S KIM: WHITE ABOUT IRRFAN’S SEALING DRIVE PG3 WEEK PG5 HOUSE PG10 HEALTH: KIRTI PG16 Railway passengers TERMINALLY ILL CAN MAKE ADVANCE ‘LIVING WILL’ RS POLL: PRAKASH JAVADEKAR FILES NOMINATION IN MAHA can now transfer their TMC to support Abhishek Singhvi ticket to someone else For death with dignity, SC from Bengal, says Mamata MPOST BUREAU allows passive euthanasia KOLKATA/NEW DELHI: West Ben- gal Chief Minister and Trinamool Con- gress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee MPOST BUREAU on Friday said her party would support Highlights Abhishek Manu Singhvi of the Congress NEW DELHI: The Supreme »»The ‘living will’ authorises in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections Court on Friday said a person the withdrawal of from the state. has the “right to die with dig- life-support system for Announcing the names of four TMC NEW DELHI: In a change that is sure to bring nity” and can make an advance patients suffering from candidates for the polls at the party’s far by the BJP’s Central Election Com- some relief to passengers, Indian Railways has “living will” authorising the extended core committee meeting here, mittee for Maharashtra. now announced that it will allow passengers to withdrawal of life support sys- terminal and irreversible she said, “Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Bollywood actor and Samajwadi transfer their confirmed ticket to another person tem if in medical view he has illnesses. Kapil Sibal (also of the Congress) have Party leader Jaya Bachchan filed her in case they are unable to travel. Indian Railways reached an irreversible stage of »»Passive euthanasia is fought many court cases for us. There nomination papers as SP candidate for also put down guidelines on how to transfer a terminal illness. was a request to me (for supporting the Rajya Sabha biennial elections from confirmed ticket. “Chief Reservation Supervisor While allowing a person to when medical treatment Singhvi). We will support Singhvi in the Uttar Pradesh. of important stations are authorised by Railway make the advance directive or is withdrawn with the fifth RS seat from Bengal.” Accompanied by party leaders Administration to permit the change of name living will, a five-judge Consti- deliberate intention to The four Trinamool candidates for Dimple Yadav, wife of SP chief Akh- of a passenger having a seat or berth reserved tution Bench headed by Chief hasten the death of a the elections to the Upper House are – ilesh Yadav, Rajendra Chowdhury and in his name,” a statement by the railways said. Justice Dipak Misra, however, terminally-ill patient. Nadimul Haque, who was renominated, Kironmay Nanda, besides businessman The guidelines say that a person can trans- attached strict conditions for Subhasish Chakraborty, Abir Biswas Subrata Roy Sahara, Jaya Bachchan, who fer the confirmed ticket to another family mem- executing the “will” made by advance a living will in case “Life and death are insep- Advocate Prashant and Dr Santunu Sen. turns 70 next month, filed her nomi- ber be it the father, mother, sibling, children a person in his normal state of she/he slips into an incurable arable. Bodies involve con- Bhushan, appearing for the Union HRD Minister Prakash nation at the Central Hall of the state or spouse. The person would need to make a health and mind. condition. tinuous change, but the mind NGO, had said that since a Javadekar on Friday filed his nomina- Assembly. BJD candidates Prashanta written request 24 hours prior the scheduled In the living will, a person “To deprive an individual remains constant... Death patient under coma cannot tion papers here for the biennial Rajya Nanda, Soumya Ranjan Patnaik and departure. can state in advance that his of dignity at the end of life is represents the culmination of express his/her wish, a law Sabha elections from Maharashtra. Achyuta Samanta on Friday filed their Likewise, if the passenger is part of a mar- or her life should not be pro- to deprive him of meaningful life... Freedom, liberty are the should allow him/her to put Javadekar filed the nomination at the nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha riage party, then the confirmed ticket can be longed with a ventilator or arti- existence,” said Justice Chand- core of meaningful life,” Justice it down in writing in advance Vidhan Bhavan here. elections from Odisha here. transferred to another person with a written ficial support system. rachud while allowing the liv- Chandrachud said. that he/she should not be tor- The elections for six seats from The three nominees filed their request by an individual deemed to be the head The bench, also including ing will for passive euthanasia. The court pronounced tured. In the absence of a law Maharashtra will be held on March 23. papers before the returning officer in of the group 24 hours before departure. judges A.K. Sikri, A.M. Khan- The court said the life sup- four separate but concurring authorising doctors to do so, With 122 MLAs in its kitty, the BJP the presence of Odisha Chief Minister If a government servant wants to transfer wilkar, D.Y. Chandrachud and port could be removed only judgements. they keep incurable patients is the largest party in the 288-member Naveen Patnaik, Parliamentary Affairs a confirmed ticket, then he or she can make a Ashok Bhushan, laid down after the statutory medical The court’s verdict came on life support, he said. Maharashtra Assembly. Minister Bikram Keshari Arukha and written request for 24 hours of departure. In guidelines on who would exe- board declares the patient to on a plea filed in 2005 by an The Supreme Court verdict As 42 votes are needed for a win- other senior party leaders. case a student of a recognised educational insti- cute the will and how the med- be incurable. NGO Common Cause seeking allowing passive euthanasia ning candidate, the BJP seems to be in However, taking into consideration tute wants to transfer his or her ticket, then they ical board would grant the nod The bench said its guide- the right to make a living will takes us back to Aruna Ram- a position to send three members to the the absolute majority of the BJD in the will need to get the approval of the head of the for passive euthanasia. lines and directives should authorising the withdrawal of chandra Shanbaug, a nurse at Upper House, if it could muster the sup- state Assembly with 118 members in the institution. A written request by that authorita- Recognising the “right to remain in force till legislation life support system in the event the KEM Hospital who lay like port of few more MLAs. 147-member house, the election would tive figure will allow the transfer of the ticket to die with dignity”, the court was brought to deal with the of the will-makers reaching an a vegetable, at ward number 4 Javadekar is the only BJP leader be a formality even if the opposition another student from the same institution. permitted a person to draft in issue. irreversible vegetative state. for 42 years. See also P6 whose name has been announced so fields any candidate. This facility has also been extended to the National Cadet Corps. A cadet or a group of cadets can get reservation ticket or tickets trans- In Raj, death 16.65 cr PAN, 87.79 cr bank A/c linked to Aadhaar ferred to other cadets with a written request by Wilful defaulters rise 1.7%, any officer who is the head of such a group, 24 penalty for rape MPOST BUREAU tion with the authorised agen- hours before departure. However, this transfer cies is governed by the Aadhaar request will be granted only once. In case of a owe 1.10 lakh cr to PSBs of girls aged NEW DELHI: Over 16.65 Act. Additionally, the Act also marriage party, NCC cadets and students, these ` crore PAN cards and 87.79 lays down monetary penalties requests more than 10 percent of the group’s crore bank accounts have been and imprisonment for unau- strength would not be granted. AGENCIES MPOST BUREAU 12 & below linked to biometric identi- thorised sharing of residents’ fier Aadhaar, Parliament was Lok Sabha. He said Aadhaar identity information. NEW DELHI: The number of wilful MPOST BUREAU informed on Friday. linked financial transactions “Any violation of the pro- defaulters, who did not repay loans to “As on March 5, number pass through multi-entity vision of The Aadhaar Act is a In today’s public sector banks (PSBs) despite the NEW DELHI: Rajasthan on of Aadhaar cards linked with models such as a bank, NPCI criminal offence,” he said. capacity to do so, rose by 1.66 percent Friday approved a bill pro- PAN is 16,65,82,421. Further, and UIDAI. The government has paper to 9,063 in the April-December period viding for the death penalty as on March 2, 87.79 crore As on March 2, a total of mandated submission of the of the current fiscal, the government to those convicted of raping current accounts and savings 6,811 Aadhaar enrolment or 12-digit unique identity num- ... said on Friday. girls under 12 years of age. accounts have been linked with updation centres are opera- ber Aadhaar by every bank CITY “The amount involved for PSBs is Madhya Pradesh has already Aadhaar,” Minister of State for tional in bank branches. account holder by March 31, reported as Rs 1,10,050 crore,” Minister cleared a bill with similar Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla Sharing of information or 2018, to weed out unaccounted SELFIE TURNS FATAL FOR YOUTH 4 of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla provisions in December last said in a written reply in the seeding of Aadhaar informa- wealth. NATION said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. year while Haryana Cabinet The number of wilful defaulters this February gave its nod to 37 PRISONERS TEST HIV POSITIVE 5 was 9,063, which represents a mar- a proposal to bring in such ginal increase of 1.66 percent during legislation. Maharashtra and EDIT the nine months of the current finan- Karnataka are also consid- cial year, he said. ering the death penalty for BLOCKCHAIN REVOLUTION 8 There are provisions for penal mea- said Rs 2,30,287 crore had been written child rapists. INTERNATIONAL sures and criminal action against wil- off by PSBs for five year period ended The amendment bill ful defaulters as per the guidelines of March 2016. was tabled in the Rajasthan PAK COURT ORDERS MUSHARRAF’S ARREST 10 Reserve Bank of India. “Writing-off of non-performing assembly on Wednesday. Besides, Shukla said, market regu- assets is a regular exercise conducted The Criminal Laws (Raj- BUSINESS lator Sebi has issued regulations bar- by banks to clean up their balance sheet asthan Amendment) Bill, US IMPOSES STIFF STEEL TARIFFS 12 ring companies with wilful defaulters and achieving taxation efficiency. Writ- 2018, seeks to add section as promoters/directors from accessing ing-off of loans is done for tax benefit 376-AA in the Indian Penal SPORT capital markets to raise funds. and capital optimisation. Borrowers of Code (IPC), which will be Amendment has been effected to such written off loans continue to be defined as: “Punishment ‘DON’T WANT PANDYA COMPARISONS’ 14 the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, liable for repayment,” he said. for rape on a woman up to 2016 for barring wilful defaulters from The Reserve Bank has recently twelve years of age. Whoever participating in the resolution process, revised the stressed assets resolution commits rape on a woman FOR ADVERTISING he added. process that needs to be implemented up to twelve years of age shall kindly contact at 9810195709 “PSBs, as on December 31, 2017, within 180 days. be punished with death, or or have registered 2,108 FIRs against wil- Shukla said state-owned banks have rigorous imprisonment for [email protected] ful defaulters, filed 8,462 suits for recov- committed to ensuring clean lending, a term which shall not be ery from wilful defaulters and initiated strict segregation of roles for appraisal, less than fourteen years but action under the Securitisation and monitoring and recovery, online pro- which may extend to impris- FOR SUBSCRIPTION Reconstruction of Financial Assets and cessing of loans, clean consortium onment for life which shall kindly contact at 8800854665 Enforcement of Security Interest Act, lending arrangements, stressed assets mean imprisonment for the or 2002 in respect of 6,962 cases of wilful management verticals for stringent remainder of that person’s [email protected] defaulters,” Shukla said. recovery and clean post sanction fol- natural life, and shall also be In reply to a separate question, he low-up for loans above Rs 250 crore. liable to fine.” Shami charged with violence, attempt to murder, poisoning in wife’s police FIR MPOST BUREAU me and even threaten me, asking to the case has been registered after going keep mum for my goodwill,” she added. through the details of Hasin’s “written KOLKATA: Indian cricketer Moham- It may be mentioned that Hasin complaint”. med Shami was on Friday charged with went to the Kolkata Police headquar- The complaint was initially lodged attempt to murder in Kolkata by a com- ters at Lalbazar and met the Joint Com- with Jadavpur Police Station. It has been plaint filed by his wife Hasin Jahan. missioner of Police (Crime), Praveen finally taken up by the Women’s Griev- Seven charges have been levelled against Tripathi. ance (WG) Cell of the city police. the India fast bowler, one of them being She lodged a complaint with Jadav- The officers of the WG cell are now attempt to murder by “food poisoning pur Police station on Thursday and by going through all details of the mat- and physical attack”. A rape charge has her “written complaint” the case has ter. They also spoke to some in this also been levelled against Shami’s elder been registered. Besides Shami, cases connection. The officer said that if it is brother. Shami has been charged under Hasin Jahan had alleged that Shami have also been registered against four necessary then “statements of the per- sections 498 A, 323, 307, 376, 506, 328, physically assaulted her after returning others. sons against whom the complaints were 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The from the South Africa tour last month. Hasin in her complaint alleges “… lodged will be taken.” Indian cricketer’s wife Hasin Jahan “Shami abused me and started beat- continuous mental and physical tor- After his wife posted screenshots of posted screenshots on her Facebook ing me even after returning from South ture by husband Mohammad Shami, his alleged ‘WhatsApp’ and ‘Facebook account of Shami’s alleged WhatsApp Africa. He has been doing this for quite brother-in-law Md Hasib Ahamed, his Messenger’ conversations with multi- and Facebook Messenger conversa- some time now, and now I have had wife Shama Parveen, mother-in-law ple women on her Facebook account, tions with multiple women. She also enough,” she said. Anjuman Ara Begum and sister-in-law Shami posted a message on his Twit- uploaded photos and phone numbers “I gave him enough time (to rec- Sabina Ahjum.” ter handle. of the women. Hasin Jahan alleged that tify mistakes) and tried to calm myself A senior officer of the Kolkata Police In his tweet, Shami said that this Shami, 27, and members of his family down, but instead of accepting his own said in this connection that they are was a conspiracy against him and being had even tried to kill her. mistakes, he used to vent his anger on looking into the matter carefully and done to hamper his game. 2 mp around town MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 10 March, 2018

MOVIE OF THE INDIA CARPET EXPO: WEEK A light and frothy Progressing entertainer ‘DIL JUUNGLEE’

Director: Aleya Sen; Cast: Taapsee Pannu, Saqib Saleem, Abhilash Thapliyal, Nidhi Singh, Ayesha carpet exports Kaduskar and Srishti Shrivastava; Rating: OUR CORRESPONDENT imparting knowledge about the ates common metrics that can be history of Indian handmade car- compared and shared across the il Juunglee” is a frothy meets Sumit he 35th edition of India pets, their techniques and variety. member exporters or with their romantic comedy again who is Carpet Expo, an exclu- Through these pages, a consumer suppliers and partners. about a boy and girl there for a sive trade fair for Hand- will develop the understanding Women weaver's training from diverse back- shoot. made carpets and other of the differences in a machine program – 1956 weavers were “Dgrounds, with completely different The simple storyline notwithstand- Tfloor-coverings, organized by made carpet and a Handmade car- trained under the Mega Clus- goals and desires in life. ing, writer-director Aleya Sen manages Carpet Export Promotion Coun- pet. B2B pages will make inter- ter scheme of DC(H) where 96% Koroli aka Koro (Taapsee Pannu), to keep the audience hooked through cil (CEPC) was inaugurated on nal functioning strong by making trainees were women. The project the only daughter of a wealthy business- her well-etched characters and astute March 8 with lamp lighting by communication and coordination was completely run by CEPC and man Mr. Nair who wants her to take approach to the narrative. There are Minister of State for Textiles, with members faster. it was a great enabler in generat- over and run his business, is constantly generous doses of humour and most Ajay Tamta at the NSIC Exhibi- Carbon footprint – CEPC ing skilled workforce in the state of immersed in books, romantic charac- of the dialogues are witty and replete tion Ground, Okhla, New Delhi believes that their handmade car- Uttar Pradesh. This project helped ters and fantasises about being mar- with life lessons. in the gracious presence of Shan- pet manufacturing processes are the women artisans to be able to ried happily with a home and husband. While the story may seem predict- tmanu, IAS, Development Com- labour intensive and environ- share the responsibility of liveli- Business does not obviously interest her able, it never ceases to engage you. missioner (Handicrafts). Mahavir ment-friendly. CEPC has con- hood for the family. CEPC intends at all. “Mujhe numbers samajh nahin There is entertainment galore and the Pratap Sharma, Chairman, CEPC ducted an environmental study to train more women in the next aate, main confuse ho jaati hun (I don’t strong performances by each of the along with members of the Com- – Carbon Foot Print (CFP) Study year with the support of the Min- understand numbers, I get confused),” characters, including the supporting mittee of Administration, Exhibi- Indian carpet manufacturers and company in China and is look- and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) istry of Textiles. she says. And all she longs for is some- ones, enhances the experience. tors and Media were also present. exporters to meet and establish a ing for commercial space in the study for its product to assess Rugs of India initiative – one to love her. Abhilash Thapliyal as Sumit’s friend The four-day expo will remain long-term business relationship. country for a warehouse both in the environmental aspects and CEPC is also intending to launch After several attempts at seeking Prashant is endearing. Srishti Shriv- open for business till March 11. This exhibition is a crucial step and outside the custom bonded potential impacts associated a 'Rugs of India Label', wherein love, sometimes, almost pleading with astva as the snooty Shumi, with an The expo is organized under towards taking Indian exports of areas. The intent is to take this with the products and its pro- they will have all the benefits of the the boys, Koro meets Sumit Uppal accent and a disregard for the ‘Lajpat the aegis of Govt. of India with an Handmade carpet to much greater trade from 13 million to 40 mil- cesses. This study can be used to Kaleen label, but also add the ele- (Saqib Saleem), a Lajpat Nagar gym Nagris’, lights up the screen. aim to promote the cultural heri- and newer heights. He further lion USD in the next two years. reduce environmental impact and ment of Intellectual property and instructor, who dreams of making it Taapsee as Koro is brilliant and tage and weaving skills of Indian added, "there are tremendous New website – CEPC has cre- waste, reduce costs, focus prod- having one’s own design, origi- big in Bollywood, when he enrols in effortless. She breathes the charac- hand-made Carpets and other business opportunities for partic- ated a new website which will uct development, support mar- nal designs, and not copy other her English speaking classes to better ter and is extremely convincing as floor coverings amongst the visit- ipating manufacturers and export- also contain separate B2B and keting claims, improve product/ designers or labels. This will take his accent and language. An otherwise the incorrigible romantic who lives ing overseas carpet buyers. ers as various prominent buyers B2C pages, online payment facil- corporate image and/or identify brand India and its credibility in self-absorbed guy, Sumit or Bond 007 in a make-believe world. Her tran- “We are very glad that CEPC of Handmade Carpets from all ities and exhibitions for mem- appropriate performance indica- the eyes of the world at a much as he prefers to call himself, dotes on sition in the second half is equally organizes this expo twice every over the world will be attending bers. B2C pages will focus on tors. Further, doing this study cre- higher level. his mother, who has single-handedly commendable. year to promote Indian weavers the show and orders worth over India Carpet Expo is one of brought him up. Saqib as the flamboyant, self-cen- worldwide. Every year, this expo thousand crores are expected to the largest Handmade Carpet The inevitable happens and tred, rustic Delhi lad with stars in his generates a huge amount of busi- be executed in near future." Fairs in Asia with a unique plat- although they are diametrically oppo- eyes, is equally proficient and a treat to ness. We have everything hand- Smriti Zubin Irani, Minister of form for the buyers to source the site, they fall in love. With both sets of watch. He too essays the progression in made and hand weaved here, Textiles, Information and Broad- best handmade carpets, Rugs and parents opposing the marriage, they his character with panache. which is the major attraction casting is launching the following other floor coverings under one plan to elope and get married, friends The film boasts of good production to the foreign buyers,” said Ajay initiatives of the Council: roof. With the participation of in tow. A twist at half-time however values and whether it is the bylanes of Tamta, Minister of State for Tex- China warehouse – China is over 260 exhibitors, it has become changes their lives. Old Delhi or the London Bridge in the tiles in a statement. a focus country for this trade and a popular destination worldwide Following the interval, the setting UK, these have been beautifully cap- Mahavir Pratap Sharma, Indian exporters want more access on Handmade Carpets. Organiz- shifts to London, where seven years tured by the lensman. Chairman, CEPC said, “India car- to various parts of China. Looking ers are extremely happy with the later, Koro now successfully manages Overall, this film surrounded by pet expo is an ideal platform for to this demand, CEPC has initi- results until today and hope that her father’s business and has done him almost no hype, is a pleasant surprise as International carpet buyers, buy- ated a project to open a warehouse more buyer will come and make proud. She is all set to marry a child- it entertains you completely and keeps ing houses, agents, architects and in China. CEPC has registered a this expo a successful one. hood friend Jai and by happenstance you riveted to the screen. IANS Tihar women Chasing water birds Riddhi to give twin AMIDST QUACKS inmates witness broad, the hind toe unlobed. cocked when swimming. The performances in the Capital Dabbling ducks float high in breeding males have chocolate the water and are swift fliers brown head with white stripe leaping upward on noisy wings down sides of neck joining NANDINI GUHA Kuchipudi for before attaining level flight. white fore neck and breast. Found in lakes, marshes Non-breeding males resemble SINGERS RIDDHI Bandopad- and even rivers the Northern females and are mottled brown hyay and Debojit Bandopadhyay Pintail is another charming and buff with a pointed tail. will be performing in twin shows the first time creature. It is a large, elegant Ramachandran is a patient at New Delhi, one at the India UMA NAIR bird watcher. He photographs Habitat Centre and the other at OUR CORRESPONDENT his subjects as they navigate the Delhi Book Fair (Kalibari). The DR K A RAMACHANDRAN their natural habitats, and it first show will be titled, “Smriti ON THE OCCASION of International Women’s is a bird watcher and an avian is clear that he positions him- Bismritir gaan,” which will be a Day, well-known Kuchipudi exponent Meenu Thakur lover. He spends time watch- self so that he does not dis- collage of her signature Panchak- was invited to the Central Jail at Mandoli, New Delhi, ing and capturing water birds turb their movements and abir gaan and songs from Bengali to present a Kuchipudi recital. Mandoli Jail has been amidst the shallow waters and their predicament. The majes- theatre. in operation only since July 2017 in order to ease the here at India International tic presence of the birds gives While Panchakabir gaan accommodation problems faced by Tihar Jail. The Centre is a treasure trove of us pin perfect shots that are will feature songs from Tagore, enthusiastic women inmates numbering around 150, photographs that could delight charming and charismatic. Dwinjendralal, Atulprosad, Naz- witnessed a Kuchipudi dance performance for the environment lovers. Ramachandran uses a shallow rul Islam and Rajanikanta, songs The other event will be staged graduate on Bengali stage) to Keya first time in their life. As Meenu danced on a brass Dabbling duck, also called depth of field vision to give from theatre will be collated from on March 13 and the event will Chakrabarty (mostly heroine of plate, there was generous applause from the inmates dipping or surface feeding us feathery features that eye Michael Madhusudan Dutt’s revolve around women heroes or Nandikar’s plays like Teen Poyshar and security personnel. Meenu also explained the belong to any of about 38 spe- catchingly elegant. These suc- works right down to the plays of queens from the Bengali stage, like Pala, Bhalo Manush, Antigone) intricacies of each dance item and impressed upon cies of Anas and about five cinct images are an index of Ajitesh Bendopadhyay and Bib- Nati Binodini, Kanan Devi, Indu along with other actors and their the connect between body, soul and God, in classi- species in other genera. They India’s wetland health. Shoot- has Chakraborty. This programme Bala and Angur Bala. They hailed songs. This is on the occasion of cal dance. As expected from a dancer of feed mainly on water plants, ing birds with a camera is a will be staged on March 11 at the from Kolkata’s red light areas. the Delhi Book Fair and will be which they obtain by tipping telling example of conserva- India Habitat Centre. Riddhi has Riddhi will also pay tribute held at the Kalibari in C R Park. up in shallows. They often for- dabbling duck with long, slen- tion of wildlife and dabbling performed Panchakabir gaan in to stage personalities like Prabha The narration as well the songs will age near the shore for seeds der neck, long grey bill, and ducks are a species that are several countries as well as the rest Devi, Nihar Bala (Tagore and be performed by both the artists and insects. The bill is flat and pointed tail which is held gentle and beautiful. of India before this. Nazrul) and Kankabati Devi (first on that evening. Regular exercise slows down ageing

Meenu’s to 79, 84 of which were male and 41 The cyclists also did not increase an immune system that did not seem stature, the were female. their body fat or cholesterol levels with to have aged either. performance The men had to be able to cycle 100 age and the men’s testosterone levels An organ called the thymus, which was flawless and kilometres in under 6.5 hours, while the also remained high, suggesting that makes immune cells called T cells, was appreciated women had to be able to cycle 60 kilo- they may have avoided starts to shrink from the age of 20 and by all present. metres in 5.5 hours. most of the male makes less T cells. In this study, how- Rekha Smokers, heavy drinkers and those menopause. ever, the cyclists’ thymuses were mak- Sharma, the with high blood pressure or other The study ing as many T cells as those of a young Superin- health conditions were excluded from also revealed person. PTI tendent of the study. that the ben- Jail No. 16 The participants underwent a series efits of exer- thanked of tests in the laboratory and were com- cise extend beyond Meenu for pared to a group of adults who do not muscle as the her efforts partake in regular physical activity. cyclists also towards social This group consisted of 75 healthy had inclusion of people aged 57 to 80 and 55 healthy women in arts. young adults aged 20 to 36. She impressed The study upon the need showed to include that loss recreational of muscle endeavours in egular exercise for a lifetime encouraging people to commit to reg- mass and jails, especially can slow down the ageing pro- ular exercise throughout their lives is a strength among women cess and help in keeping the viable solution to the problem that we did not inmates. The body active, a study claims. are living longer but not healthier,” said occur occasion was RResearchers assessed the health of Janet Lord from the University of Bir- in those graced by senior older adults who had exercised most of mingham in the UK. who jail officials. their adult lives to see if this could slow For the study, published in the exercise down ageing. journal Ageing Cell, the researchers regu- “We now have strong evidence that recruited 125 amateur cyclists aged 55 larly. Although every possible care and caution has been taken to avoid errors or omissions, this publication is being sold on the condition and understanding that infromation given in this publication is merely for reference and must not be taken as having authority of or binding in any way on the writers, editors, publishers, and printers and sellers who do not owe any responsibility for any damage or loss to any person, a purchaser of this publication or not for the result of any action taken on the basis of this work. All disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent court and forums in Delhi/New Delhi only Printed & Published by Jaiyendra Kumar Sharma on behalf of Front Row Media Pvt. Ltd. and printed at The Indian Express Pvt. Ltd., A-8, Sector-7, Noida-201 301 (U.P.) and published from First Floor, Pratap Bhawan, 5 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002. Editor: Durbar Ganguly, Executive Editor: Arya Rudra. Email: [email protected], Tel. No. 011-47777500 city 3 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 10 March, 2018 mp

ASSAULT ON MINISTER Kejriwal threatens hunger Court pulls up Delhi Police for inaction strike against sealing drive ROUSHAN ALI for the applicant (Minister) as assault on the Chief Secretary, the contents of the FIR show he was mobbed by the officials SAYANATN GHOSH tatives of the traders and dis- in the current session of Parlia- NEW DELHI: A Delhi Court that the minister was going to and staff of Delhi government cussed the matter. There was a ment to put a moratorium on on Friday asked the Delhi his office when the alleged inci- who raised slogans and pre- NEW DELHI: Providing need for amendment in Mas- sealing. They urged Delhi CM Police to seize the CCTV cam- dent of criminal restrain, use vented him from taking the shoulder to the traders fac- ter Plan 2021 by DDA but the to convene a one-day special eras installed at the 5th floor of criminal force, causing hurt elevator to his 6th floor office ing sealing action, Delhi Chief Supreme Court has rejected session of the Assembly and of the Delhi Secretariat, where and damaging the belongings, at the Secretariat. Minister Arvind Kejriwal on it. The only option is an ordi- pass a bill to stop the drive that the office of Chief Secretary is took place. Fifteen days after the Friday said that he would go nance which will stop this began from Defence Colony situated. Environment Minister assault on Minister Hussain, on a hunger strike if the seal- drive," said the CM. Market in mid-December. The court has also pulled Hussain was mobbed by over Delhi Police have not detained ing drive issue was not resolved CM Kejriwal said that he Meanwhile, reiterating the up the police for its inaction a hundred ‘officials and staff’, any employee. until March 31. Kejriwal made will write a letter to Prime CM's words, Spokesperson over the alleged assault on min- hours after Chief Secretary A senior advocate said that the statement while interacting Minister Narendra Modi Saurabh Bharadwaj said that ister Imran Hussain at Delhi Prakash was allegedly man- the Delhi Police works at the with traders in Delhi's Amar describing the need for the the only way the sealing drive Secretariat. It is the same floor handled at the chief minister's behest of the Centre. Colony market. ordinance and he will also can be stopped is by an ordi- (5th) where the office of the residence. Later, police had to However, the minister "I promise to all the traders meet the Urban Develop- which later will be sent to the was taken at a meeting con- nance by the BJP. He further Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash escort the minister to his office, Imran Hussain has lodged across the political parties that ment Minister Hardeep Singh Central government. vened by the Confederation said, "The BJP in Delhi is not at is located. sources said. a complaint with the Delhi if this sealing drive does not Puri on this matter. Talking Delhi traders called for a of All India Traders, CAIT all serious about the problems Last week, the city court The court had on Febru- Police claiming that a day stop by March 31, I will sit for to the protestors, he said, "If day-long 'bandh' next week Secretary General Praveen being caused to the traders in said the CCTV footage prima- ary 27 asked the Delhi Police after the alleged assault on the a hunger strike with the trad- you think that criticizing me in protest against the ongo- Khandelwal said. The meet- the national capital?" He added facie shows that the minister to file the report after Hussain Chief Secretary Prakash, he ers," said the CM. CM Kejri- will bring a halt to the seal- ing sealing drive against ille- ing was attended by leaders that the first sealing was made was also surrounded by a “herd approached it for preserv- was mobbed by the officials wal requested all the MPs of all ing, I have no problem but this gal commercial establishments of more than 250 prominent in Defence Colony, at that time of people and thereafter crimi- ing the CCTV footage of the and staff of Delhi government the political parties to raise the drive should be stopped," the and threatened to move their trade associations of Delhi, also we had said that it was a nal force was used against him alleged incident. who raised slogans and pre- issue in the Parliament to urge CM said to the traders. CM businesses to neighbouring cit- Khandelwal said. The trad- conspiracy to collect money as well as his staff”. “Prima Hussain has lodged a com- vented him from taking the for an ordinance against the Kejriwal also said that in Delhi ies. The decision to close all ers demanded that the Union from Delhi traders, they are facie, I found merits in the con- plaint with the police claim- elevator to his 6th floor office sealing. "I met the represen- Assembly they will bring a bill markets in Delhi on March 13 government bring a legislation being fooled. tentions made by the counsel ing that a day after the alleged at the Secretariat. Badarpur power plant INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Delhi govt invites proposals CS assault: HC grants 30 PCR calls regarding for new course ‘happiness’ to start working soon OUR CORRESPONDENT bail to AAP MLA ROUSHAN ALI all the norms and had man- NEW DELHI: Delhi High nature of allegations, the sen- aged to limit the emission lev- crime against women NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Friday Court on Friday granted bail tence provided for the offences NEW DELHI: The Badar- els within the safe parameters. invited proposals from organizations, universities to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) invoked if convicted after trial pur Thermal Power station is According to Delhi govern- ABHAY SINGH cases of rape were registered in Janu- and individuals for a partnership with the Director- MLA Prakash Jarwal, arrested and the fact that there is no expected to start working this ment planning, the coal-based ary in which 90 cases were worked out ate of Education, for developing an activity-based for allegedly assaulting Chief likelihood of the petitioner month as the ban on the plant plant, considered a major source NEW DELHI: More than five rapes and 108 people were arrested in this Curriculum for the new subject. Education Min- Secretary Anshu Prakash last fleeing away from justice, this has been lifted on March 1, Gen- of air pollution in the city, needs and over six molestation cases were regard. In 2017, more than 140 cases ister Manish Sisodia had announced in February month. The court observed court deems it fit to grant bail eral Manager, NTPC Badarpur, to operate till the Tughlaqabad registered with Delhi Police on March were reported in the same month and that the Delhi government plans to introduce a new that during the course of argu- to the petitioner (Jarwal)." Chandan Chakarvorty, said. It sub-station is commissioned to 8 (International Women's Day). On 118 persons were nabbed. course in the next academic session, named 'Hap- ments on the bail plea, a trust The court, however, was shut down in last October. meet the city's summer demand. the day when women’s achievements Cases regarding the assault on piness'. The course will be introduced for Classes deficit between the members imposed a condition that if “Since October 17, the Chakarvorty said that in are celebrated throughout history and women with intent to outrage their Nursery to 8. The proposals can be sent on happi- of legislative assembly and the Jarwal, himself or through Badarpur power plant was the last summer season, Delhi across nations, city police were on modesty were 132 in January. Police ness.doe@ gmail.com by March 15 2018. The Direc- bureaucrats was evident to the someone else, intimidates or shut as use of diesel generators witnessed an all-time peak their toes as they received more than worked out more than 100 cases in torate will invite select entries to participate in a hilt. harasses or obstructs the law- was banned, and hundreds of demand for 6,526 MW of elec- 30 PCR calls regarding crime against this regard and arrested 132 accused. national level workshop that will be held towards "To see that no unforeseen ful activity of the complainant, brick kilns were ordered to stop tricity. This peak demand was women. According to police, the high- According to Delhi Police data, the end of March. incident occurs in future and the police would be entitled to production in Delhi under the successfully met by the Delhi est number of PCR call was of eve teas- around 2,049 rape cases were reported Sisodia said that at a time when our neighbour also to maintain transparency, seek cancellation of the bail. GRAP. Only those brick kilns, transmission and distribution ing which was seven followed by rape. in 2017 and the investigation in the Bhutan is formulating its policies to ensure a high the Government of NCT of The court directed him not to which implemented the tech- system. Presently, there are After receiving the call, police team rape cases revealed that 38.99 per- Happiness Index for its citizens, by building an Delhi would be well advised tamper with the evidence or nology that helps reduce black two to three power generation without wasting any time reached the cent of accused were friends or fam- activity-based Happiness Curriculum for children to get the meetings inter-se the intimidate or approach any of carbon emission, were allowed units in Delhi like Bawana gas- spot and action was taken. The first ily friends whereas the involvement studying in schools, we can not only help enhance legislators and the bureaucrats the witnesses. to function,” Chakarvorty said. based power plant (1,500 MW), month of New Year 2018 witnessed of neighbours in the rape was 19.08 their personality but also influence the direction in videographed," Justice Mukta The court also noted that The GM said that boiler Badarpur Power plant (705 more than 250 cases related to crime percent. Relatives were also found which we are heading as a society and nation. Siso- Gupta said while granting bail this was the third FIR against lit-up processes and monitor- MW) and Shakti Power plant. against women (CAW) in the Capital. involved in rape cases as their percent- dia expressed his views that 'Mindfulness', well- to Jarwal. The court also asked Jarwal for assault on a pub- ing of safety valve protections Still Badarpur Power stations Delhi Police claimed that they have age was 14:20. In almost 96 percent being, self-awareness are concepts that should be Jarwal to furnish a personal lic servant and said in case have been started. It will take a produce at the rate of Rs 3.60 arrested more than 290 accused in the of rape cases which were registered introduced to children at an early age to ensure long- bond of Rs 50,000 and two he indulges in any such ille- week to generate power now. He per unit though the plant gets case. The Delhi Police data accessed in 2017, the accused persons were term mental and physical health for all." sureties of the like amount. gal activities in future, the bail claimed that the authorities of costly coal from the Jharkhand by the Millennium Post (till Janu- known to the survivor, claimed the Delhi’s Government schools have seen a remark- The court said: "In view of granted to the accused would the plant were complying with coal mines. ary 31) claimed that more than 100 data of Delhi Police. able turnaround in the last three years. the discussion aforesaid, the be liable to be cancelled. MPOST 4 city mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 10 March, 2018 Prisoner Selfie with gun turns Haryana Budget: Investments escapes from galore for Millennium City police custody in Gurugram fatal for 23-year-old PIYUSH OHRIE to more than 51 per cent, agri- culture got a lion’s share of the GURUGRAM: Being the rich- budget. OUR CORRESPONDENT Prashant Chauhan was accidentally shot dead while taking a est district of the state, Guru- In the context of urban areas gram found a mention in all of the state that also included GURUGRAM: In a major selfie with his minor cousin, who was posing with the gun major investments announced Gurugram, the government in security lapse, a prisoner who in the fourth Budget presented its official financial document was arrested by Gurugram ABHAY SINGH after inquiry, it came to light revealed by the Manohar Lala Khattar- entailed investments in horti- police a year ago was able to that Prashant sustained a fatal injury after led Haryana government. culture, animal husbandry and escape from its custody late NEW DELHI: A 23-year-old teacher was gunshot by his cousin, who lives in Sar- This being the last full urban dairy farming. Thursday night. accidentally shot dead while he was tak- ita Vihar. fledged budget before the Among other factors, there The criminal has been ing a selfie with his minor cousin, who was “The gunshot occurred when they were state goes for assembly elec- Haryana Finance Minister Captain were also sizable investments identified as Shahid and was posing with the gun, in south east Delhi’s trying to take a selfie while holding the tions next year, investments in Abhimanyu arrives to present the in building the road infra- arrested in Pataudi for various Sarita Vihar area on Thursday evening. pistol. The gun license is in the name of skill development among the Budget on Friday PIC/PTI structure, especially around incidents of burglary. Delhi Police claimed that the deceased Promod Chauhan, the father of juvenile. youth, higher education and the Sohna-Palwal route, afford- Taking cognisance of the was trying to take photographs with his Promod, who works as a property dealer, innovative practices in field Haryanvis are left out of this able housing and power. There fact that he had also commited cousin holding the pistol, when the fir- had gone outside for his work when the of agriculture were the other growth story. were also plans to further digi- acts of crime in other parts of ing took place from the hand of his the incident took place,” said the DCP. highlights of the budget pre- There was also a major tal infrastructure. the city, the crime branch of 17-year-old boy. A senior police officer claimed that as sented by Haryana Finance focus on enhancing the infra- Pegged at Rs one lakh fif- Bilaspur branch had taken his According to police, the deceased was soon as they heard the gunshot, the fam- Minister Captain Abhimanyu. structure for higher education. teen thousand crores, the larg- custody for interrogation. identified as Prashant Chauhan, a native ily members took Prashant to the nearby With job creation being It was stated categorically in the est ever budget for Haryana According to the police, he of village Pali in Bagpat district of Uttar Apollo Hospital, where he was declared a major political issue, it was budget that a medical college was presented on Friday by was able to hoodwink the inter- Pradesh. brought dead. highlighted by the minister that will be built. Captain Abhimanyu. rogators by requesting them to He was working as a teacher on con- Police have taken legal action under major skill development cen- Besides opening of two gov- It was mentioned that not go to washroom. On the pre- tract basis at a school in Shahdara. section 304 of the Indian Penal Code, with tre will be set up in Gurugram. ernment colleges in arts and only the state ranked first in text of relieving himself, he Police claimed that the incident was the apprehension of the juvenile accused Subsequently, after impart- commerce streams, a university ease of doing business but also later escaped. reported on March 8 at 6.35 pm, when occurring in the night. ing of skill, he also mentioned for design will also come up. the gross state development “What has happened is police team received an information that “Moreover, negligence on the part of that the applicants may be The state Finance Minis- product grew impressively in unfortunate and will not be Prashant was admitted to a nearby with a the father (the license holder of weapon) applicable for burgeoning ter also proposed to increase the financial year of 2017-18. allowed to occur again. We gunshot injury. will be investigated as per the law and a industrial units in the city. the budget for urban local However, the Minister have registered the case under The house in Sarita Vihar, where the incident The incident took place when Prashant case will be registered under relevant sec- Criticising the state govern- bodies Gurugram metropoli- emphasised that the objective section 224 of IPC and have had gone to his aunt’s house in Sarita Vihar. occurred on Thursday PIC/MPOST tions of the Indian Penal Code and under ment recently, Dushyant Chau- tan development authority and of the government is to ensure begun our search. He will be At the house, his minor cousin – who is at his house, for taking a selfie. section 30 of the Arms Act. The used pis- tala of Indian National Lok the Municipal Corporation of not only growth for the state arrested soon,” said Inspector reported to be a student of Class XI – had Deputy Commissioner of Police (South tol, lead and empty khol have been seized,” Dal had said that even though Gurugram. but to ensure sustainable and Ravinder Singh, spokesperson, managed to procure his father’s pistol, kept East) Chinmoy Biswal said on Friday that said the police officer. Gurugram had 17 lakh jobs, the Increasing the expenditure inclusive development. Gurugram police. Two ASIs Neighbour held for raping found dead Man arrested, minor nabbed for in separate killing man who bumped into them 14-year-old girl in Noida ABHAY SINGH the ages of 18 and 21 were chest. Both of them fled away,” OUR CORRESPONDENT was alone at her home as her tion of the girl is now stable. incidents questioned. said the DCP. family had gone to attend a “Following the complaint, NEW DELHI: Just an acciden- Eventually, Sunny and the The Delhi Police data NOIDA: A 14-year-old girl was marriage function. the accused was arrested from OUR CORRESPONDENT tal collision between two per- juvenile were shortlisted. regarding the motives behind allegedly raped by her neigh- “The accused who lives in his house and was booked sons resulted in a murder in During sustained inter- the murder in the year 2017 bor in Kakrala village under her neighborhood forcefully under section 376 (punish- NEW DELHI: Two Delhi south Delhi’s CR Park area. rogation, Sunny confessed to revealed that 18.61 per cent Phase-2 area of Noida. entered her house and admin- ment for rape) of the Indian Police assistant sub-inspectors Delhi Police on Friday said the crime. He disclosed that of cases were because of sud- Police arrested the accused istered her some poisonous Penal Code (IPC). He was pro- were reported dead on Friday, they have arrested a young at the time of the crime, they den provocation whereas 46.54 youth and sent him to jail on substance in order to rape her. duced before the court and sent with the body of one of them man and apprehended a juve- were going to their respective per cent of murder was due to Thursday. Later, he fled after threatening to jail,” added Panday. found behind the security lines nile who stabbed a 35-year-old Accused Sunny in police custody houses. They accidentally col- enmity or dispute, 9.74 per- According to the police, the the girl with dire consequences Police said initial investiga- of Vinay Marg and another cook to death. on Friday PIC/MPOST lided with the victim near St cent were passion related. Only accused has been identified as if she tells about the incident to tions showed that the duo was shooting himself dead inside a The accused youth was George’s School footpath due 10.82 percent murders were Chand (21), a labourer at a pri- anyone,” said Shwetabh Pandey, in a relationship and the girl van in north Delhi’s Civil Lines. identified as Sunny (21), a res- declared brought dead by doc- to which one of the accused fell crime related. In 2017, 87.44 vate company. Circle Officer-3, Noida. herself consumed poison. The deceased in the Vinay ident of Govindpuri. tors at the hospital. Sources said down, which led to the quarrel percent of murder cases were He was arrested after a case Police said that the girl was However, the actual reason Marg incident was identified On March 4, around 10 pm, that Mukhia used to work as a between the two. solved by city police and 753 of rape was registered against rushed to the hospital in an why she consumed poison is as TP Anirudhan, who was information about the stab- cook in GK-II. “A quarrel between the accused were arrested until 15 him at Phase-2 police station. unconscious state. being investigated. posted at the 3rd battalion of bing of a man near Alaknanda Deputy Commissioner of deceased and the accused per- November. In 2016, around According to the complaint The doctor confirmed the Chand is a native of Muz- Delhi Police and lived with his market was received at CR Police (South) Romil Baaniya sons started. Thereafter, CCL 74.89 per cent of murder cases given by victim’s parents, the possibility of rape and stated zafarpur district in Bihar, while family in Mehram Nagar. Park police station. The vic- said that during investigation, caught hold of the victim and were solved with the arrest of incident took place on the eve- that poisonous substances were the girl studies in Class VIII at Anirudhan had joined tim, Dashrath Mukhia, was around 89 suspects between Sunny stabbed twice in his 835 accused persons. ning of March 7 when the girl found in her body. The condi- a nearby school. Delhi Police in 1986. Accord- ing to police, the incident took place at 8 am when Anirudhan was found lying in a pool of No need for differently-abled fliers Prime accused arrested in six- blood, with his helmet and ser- vice revolver lying beside him. He was rushed to a hospi- to remove prosthetic limbs at airport tal, but declared brought dead. month-old murder in Jafrabad In the second incident, OUR CORRESPONDENT Pateria said at his annual press sion was taken in a meeting 54-year-old Hanuman Sahay, conference here. attended by CISF and Bureau of OUR CORRESPONDENT Police said the accused was ceeded evaded the cops. to eliminate Athar Abbas. On posted in a PCR unit, fatally NEW DELHI: The Central CISF Additional Director Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) having a reward of Rs 50,000 It came to light that some October 4, 2017, they called shot himself in the head inside Industrial Security Force (CISF) General MA Ganpathy (Air- officers a few months ago. NEW DELHI: A 34-year-old for his arrest and was arrested construction work was being him from his residence and a van in Civil Lines, police said. on Friday said it has decided port SectoR) said, “We have “The idea was to review man was arrested for killing a on the basis of a tip-off that overseen by Nadeem – who is consumed liquor at the site in The PCR van, with which not to ask differently-abled pas- instructed our personnel to the existing BCAS provisions person and trying to burn the he would come near Crescent also a property dealer – at a site Jafrabad,” said the DCP. he was attached, was out of sengers to take off their pros- visually inspect passengers which, without compromising body head to conceal the vic- Public School in Maujpur, in Jafrabad and he had taken Rs Police said that after Abbas order and was being taken thetic limbs for security checks with prosthetic limbs and only on safety, make them disabled- tim’s identity. Deputy Commissioner of 5,00,000 from Athar Abbas and became partially unconscious, to Old Police Lines for repair at airports across the country, ask them for further scrutiny friendly,” he added. Delhi Police on Friday said Police (North East) Ajit Kumar had not returned the money for Nadeem shot him in the head work, sources added. except in rare cases when pro- if initial profiling shows some- A CISF officer said that that accused Nadeem, a resi- Singla said that the murder had some time. from point-blank range and It was there that Sahay shot filing necessitates such action. thing amiss.” As per earlier prosthetic limbs with foam pad- dent of Jafrabad, had in Octo- taken place in 2017. Abbas regularly kept aksing then poured plastic on his himself in the head and imme- “The move is a part of security norms, disabled pas- ding, under which dangerous ber 2017 shot dead on Athar During their investiga- Nadeem to return the money. head to unsuccessfully stop diately died. Sources said he new security norms to avoid sengers were shifted to wheel- items can be concealed, may be Abbas and then poured mol- tion, personnel from Seelam- “Over this issue, a argument the bleeding. was under depression and inconvenience to differently- chairs during pre-embarkation visually screened and undergo ten plastic from a chair on hiss pur police station had arrested took place between Nadeem They even tried to burn the that further investigation was abled persons,” CISF officiating frisking at airports. explosive trace detector checks head, after he began bleeding three accused persons, but and Abbas. Nadeem, along body to conceal his identity, but underway. Director General Alok Kumar Ganapath said that the deci- without removal. profusely from the gunshot. Nadeem, the mastermind, suc- with his associates, conspired later removed it from the spot. Majlis Park–South Campus section NGT grants 11 more couples found to have married clearance again in UP mass wedding programme of Pink Line to open on March 14 to Hindon OUR CORRESPONDENT “Passenger services on the stations at Azadpur, Netaji Sub- RAHUL SINGH gains on Friday. However, all and had gone through the pro- “However, all the couples stretch will begin from 6 pm hash Place and Rajouri Garden Elevated Road the 11 couples are absconding, cedure only to avail the ben- are absconding from the area. NEW DELHI: Services on the the same day from the Majlis These interchange sta- GREATER NOIDA: The Gau- police said. efits under the mass wedding We have formed teams to nab 21.56 km-long Majlis Park- Park and Durgabai Deshmukh tions will connect commut- OUR CORRESPONDENT tam Budh Nagar police on Fri- According to the police, the scheme of the government,” them,” said Mukesh Kumar, Durgabai Deshmukh South South Campus stations simul- ers with Yellow Line (HUDA day lodged an FIR against FIR has been filed based on said Anil Kumar Singh, chief Station House Officer of Badal- Campus corridor of Delhi taneously,” the statement by City Centre–Samaypur Badli) GHAZIABAD: The National 11 couples, after they were the complaint given by Chief development officer (CDO) of pur Police Station. Metro’s Pink Line would be Delhi Metro Rail Corporation at Azadpur, Red Line (Rithala– Green Tribunal (NGT) on Fri- found to be allegedly remar- Development Officer (CDO) the district. Earlier, the district admin- formally flagged off by Union (DMRC) added. Dilshad Garden) at Netaji Sub- day granted environmental rying under the mass wedding who is heading the committee “We have booked them istration had lodged an FIR Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Earlier, the length of the hash Place and with Blue Line clearance for the Hindon Ele- scheme of the Uttar Pradesh formed by the district magis- under sections 409 (criminal against four couples and Gram and Chief Minister Arvind stretch was conveyed to be (Dwarka Sector 21–Noida City vated Road, being constructed government, which took place trate to look into the matter and breach of trust by public ser- Pradhan Babita Bhati of Cheeti Kejriwal on March 14 at 4 pm 20.6 km by the DMRC, which Centre) at Rajouri Garden. by Ghaziabad development on February 24 at YMCA com- found 11 more couples at fault. vant, or by banker, merchant village and her husband Dhar- from Metro Bhawan, a DMRC later corrected it to be 21.56 Encircling almost the entire Authority (GDA). plex in Greater Noida. “While inspecting about the or agent), 420 (cheating and mendra Bhati for misusing statement said. km, after taking into account Ring Road, the line will bene- After getting clearance The mass wedding scheme couples, it came to notice that dishonestly inducing delivery the ‘Mukhyamantri Samo- Once it starts operations of the side tracks. fit a large number of commut- from the Pollution Department came under the scanner after it 11 more couples from Bamba- of property) and 34 (acts done ohik Vivaah Yojana’ scheme in its entirety, the Pink Line The segment constitutes ers, especially those living in of Uttar Pradesh and with fresh came to light that many mar- baad village of Badalpur are by several persons in further- by enabling married couples to – envisaged to connect Maj- over a third of the entire 58-km localities along Ring Road like orders from the green court, ried couples had participated found to be at fault as these ance of common intention) of participate, in which three men lis Park and Shiv Vihar – will stretch and has 12 stations – Punjabi Bagh, Wazirabad and the Authority could inaugurate in the ceremony for monetary couples were already married the Indian Penal Code. were arrested out of the six. become the longest corridor. including three interchange Shalimar Bagh. the elevated road shortly, said sources in the GDA. According to GDA officers, AAP in favour of strong the clearance letter is issued by MS Swaminathan denies JNU teachers’ the Secretary, state level Expert Appraisal Committee(SEAC), anti-stalking law for Delhi Directorate of Environment of Uttar Pradesh. claim of supporting mandatory attendance OUR CORRESPONDENT with other parties, would also The letter will be issued push for a similar legislation at regarding environmental OUR CORRESPONDENT cians (who extended support) move. said, “We wish to see JNU as JNUSU. If JNUTA leadership NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi the central level. clearance for the development include agricultural scientist M “They have not contacted shining and outstanding uni- refuses to condemn and do Party will constitute a commit- The panel will submit its of Hindon Elevated Road at NEW DELHI: A group of S Swaminathan, (former ISRO me and I have not given any versity. We are hopeful that the not refrain from instigating the tee of experts and its lawmakers recommendations to the AAP Ghaziabad for National High 90 JNU teachers on Friday chairman) G Madhavan Nair such support,” he said. students of JNU shall abide by protests, we will be compelled to see whether an anti-stalking government. way-24 (UP Gate) to Rajnagar claimed that the administra- and likes of them.” The issue of compulsory established norms and popular to stop our fee to JNUTA.” bill can be brought in the Delhi In 2015, 83 per cent of the Extension, Ghaziabad, to M/s tion’s compulsory attendance However, when contacted, attendance has triggered fresh practices. We, therefore, con- The teachers have also sub- Assembly, its women wing accused of stalking got bail due of Ghaziabad Development move had received support scientist M S Swaminathan and tussle between the Jawaha- demn the campaign against mitted their complaints col- chief Richa Pandey Mishra said to the flexibility of the law, she Authority. from scientist M S Swamina- his biographer Dr Parasuraman rlal Nehru University (JNU) attendance.” lectively against the JNUSU to on Thursday. added. The elevated road will be than and ‘Metro Man’ E Sreed- – who are on a visit to Delhi for administration and students. The group of teach- the Vice Chancellor and have The party has also been “Criminals who pursue over 10 km long. haran, among others, a claim an event – denied making any The students’ union and a sec- ers also accused JNU Teach- demanded appropriate action. holding discussions with legal women get easy bail due to lack “The GDA can declare the denied by the two eminent such endorsement. tion of teachers have opposed ers Association(JNUTA) of Over 98 per cent of the JNU experts on the issue. of strict laws. The incidents of inauguration date in the last persons. “It is totally unethical if the move to make 75 per cent instigating the JNU Students’ students, who participated in A suggestion was made by acid attack, rape or murder on week if this month or in first A representative of the someone is doing it,” Parasur- attendance compulsory for Union (JNUSU) and said, a students unions’ referendum experts to amend the Indian women are on the rise and a week of April. Chief Minister teachers’ group, Prof. Atul aman said. students. “We appeal that the JNUTA on the compulsory attendance Penal Code to make stalking a strong anti-stalking law can Yogi Adityanath is to inaugu- Johri, told reporters, “Some Sreedharan too said he had The group of teachers, how- strongly condemns the abomi- initiative, voted against the non-bailable offence, she said, help in curbing such incidents,” rated this GDA dream project,” of the prominent academi- not extended support to the ever, quoting the academicians nable, destructive behaviour of move. adding that the AAP, along the AAP leader said on. said sources nation 5 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 10 March, 2018 mp CAG’s 2G figures highly exaggerated: Sonia OUR CORRESPONDENT and-answer session with India Today Editor-in-Chief Aroon MUMBAI: Corruption was a Purie at the India Today Con- Country being led by ‘regressive vision’: Cong chairperson “highly exaggerated” issue in clave here. the run-up to the 2014 Lok In December last year, a OUR CORRESPONDENT time she has opened up since She also said callous “The opposition is not Sabha election, former Con- special court acquitted for- relinquishing the party presi- remarks about changing the allowed to speak in Parliament. gress president Sonia Gandhi mer telecom minister A Raja, MUMBAI: Former Con- dent post. Constitution were deliberate People are angry with Con- said here on Friday. DMK MP Kanimozhi and oth- gress President Sonia Gandhi Gandhi was addressing the attempts to subvert the essence gress for the disruptions in Par- She added that the Comp- ers in the politically-sensitive on Friday tore into the Modi India Today Conclave here. of India it enshrines. liament. But there are serious troller and Auditor General’s 2G spectrum allocation scam government alleging that the Gandhi’s no-holds-barred “Provocative statements reasons for it. (CAG) loss figures in the 2G cases, holding that the prosecu- country is being led by “regres- attack came a day after her from the ruling establish- Parliamentary rules are not spectrum allocation case were tion had “miserably failed” to sive vision” and asked if India son and Congress President ments are not random or followed. There is no accom- also “highly exaggerated”. prove the charges. The alleged was really a “giant black hole” Rahul Gandhi hit out at the accidental but a part of a dan- modative spirit. The opposi- “Corruption was an issue scam had rocked the erstwhile before May 2014 and marched BJP alleging there is a general gerous design. Alternate voices tion has a right to speak in (in the 2014 polls), but it was UPA government. to progress only after BJP came atmosphere of “intimidation” are being silenced. Freedom Parliament,” highly exaggerated. In the case Rai had said in the CAG to power at the Centre. in India where “nasty form of to think, marry according to When asked to compare of 2G for instance...the CAG report that the grant of 122 2G Gandhi, 71, also alleged politics” of dividing people are ones wishes is under attack. former prime minister Atal came out with a humongous licences had caused a loss of that the country, the society, being played to win elections. candidate. “I knew my limita- ning prejudice and bigotry,” she Religious tensions are being Bihari Vajpayee with Modi, she amount of money. I think Rs 1.76 lakh crore to the state its freedom are now all under During the interactive ses- tions. I knew Manmohan Singh said. “Today we are presented fuelled, vigilante mobs and pri- said Vajpayee respected parlia- everyone now realises that it exchequer. Asked if someone, systematic and sustained threat sion, Sonia Gandhi alleged that would be a better prime minis- with an alternative and indeed vate armies have been let loose,” mentary procedures. was highly exaggerated. The who was not from the Gandhi and that there is “rewriting of the Modi government’s “lack ter than me.” regressive vision,” Gandhi said. she charged. “We were better opponents person in-charge has now family, could head the Con- history, falsifying facts and fan- of accommodative spirit” has She alleged that there is “Was India really a giant “Long standing principles and there were disagreements. been given a cushy job,” Gan- gress in the future, Gandhi said, ning prejudice and bigotry”. led to the present politics of shocking insensitivity to atroci- black hole before May 2014 that have stood the country But we had positive way of han- dhi said, in an apparent refer- “Why not?...Could be, in the In a deeply introspective acrimony in Parliament which ties on Dalits and women and and start marching to progress well are being violated. Par- dling situations. we functioned ence to former CAG Vinod Rai, future. It is a very tough ques- speech that was followed by a has been rocked by disruptions that the society is being polar- only four years ago. Is this not liamentary majority is being well,” she added. She also said who now heads the Committee tion. There are many Congress- question and answer session, during this entire week. ised in a bid to win elections. an insult to the intelligence of interpreted as a licence to sti- she does not know Modi as a of Administrators (CoA) that men present here. You can ask the UPA chairperson spoke on Gandhi also said she chose “Our country, our soci- of our people? It is not a matter fle debate and bulldoze legisla- person. She said BJP allies like runs the Board of Control for them.” She also said the Con- a wide range of topics, includ- Manmohan Singh as the ety, our freedom are now all of taking credit but acknowl- tions. Political opponents are TRS, TDP and Shiv Sena are Cricket in India (BCCI). gress needed to adopt new ing her children, her own prime minister in 2004 as she under systematic and sustained edging India’s strength,” said being targeted through mis- also coming into the well of The former Congress chief styles to project its policies and shortcomings and the role of was aware of her limitations threat. There is rewriting of his- the Lok Sabha member from use of investigative agencies,” the house to protest on vari- was speaking at a question- programmes before the people. democracy in India, the first and knew that he was a better tory, falsifying facts and fan- Rae Bareli. she said. ous issues. LS proceedings washed out for entire week Rahul meets Singapore PM SINGAPORE: Congress pres- Policy, National University of Unabated oppn protest ident Rahul Gandhi on Friday Singapore. called on Singaporean Prime Gandhi, 47, also met MP Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Lim Wee Kiak, senior Minis- continues in RS too discussed wide range of topics ter of State Janil Puthucheary, related to India-Singapore ties. Minister for Social and Family NEW DELHI: The proceed- gress members led the charge Gandhi is on a three-day Development Desmond Lee, ings in the Rajya Sabha were against the Rs 12,700 crore trip to Singapore as part of the MP Joan Pereira, MP Vikram washed out for the entire fraud at Punjab National Congress party’s efforts to con- Nair and Foreign Affairs Min- week as opposition parties Bank, members of Tamil nect with the diaspora. ister Vivian Balakrishnan. Opposition members protest during the second phase of the budget and some ruling NDA allies Nadu parties - AIADMK “I had a cordial meeting He also visited the iconic session of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, in New Delhi on Friday PTI continued their unrelenting and DMK - were demanding with the Prime Minister of Sin- INA memorial in Singapore protests over various issues constitution of the Cauvery gapore Lee Hsien Loong earlier and paid homage to Netaji OUR CORRESPONDENT tre not granting the status, the including the banking scam, Water Management Board for today,” Gandhi said in a tweet. Subhas Chandra Bose, who TDP pulled out its two minis- a special package to Andhra distribution of Cauvery river Our discussions covered a unveiled in 1945 the monu- NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha ters -- Raju and Y S Chowdary Pradesh and the Cauvery water between Karnataka and wide range of topics concern- ment that commemorates the proceedings were washed out -- from the central govern- water dispute. Tamil Nadu. ing our countries, the tweet “Unknown Warrior” of the for the fifth straight day, as ment. The party continues to The upper house was TDP MPs and Congress said. posted on Facebook with some tweeted. Indian National Army. members from parties includ- be an NDA ally. adjourned for the fifth member KVP Ramachandra Gandhi met Prime Minis- photographs. Gandhi also met Deputy Singapore has some 500,000 ing the TDP and the AIADMK, As the Lok Sabha met straight day as members Rao held posters demand- ter Lee along with Congress Always a pleasure to see Prime Minister of Singapore people of Indian-origin in a continued their protests on var- for the day, Speaker Sumitra of the Congress, TDP and ing special status to Andhra leader Milind Deora and tele- @leehsienloong, Singapore’s Tharman Shanmugaratnam. multi ethnic population of over ious issues. Mahajan welcomed a parlia- AIADMK stormed the Well, Pradesh to make up for the com entrepreneur Sam Pitroda. Prime Minister. First met him Yesterday, he began the Sin- 5.3 million. This was the first week mentary delegation from South carrying placards and rais- deficit arising from carv- “Pleased to have met in New Delhi in 2005 dur- gapore leg of his visit with an He will be travelling to of Parliament’s second leg Korea. ing slogans to press their ing out of Telengana. When Prime Minister of Singapore ing the launch of the India- address to Indian entrepre- Malaysia where he will meet of the Budget session, in Later, the House paid demands. The House was the House reassembled at Lee Hsien Loong this morn- Singapore Parliamentary neurs. He also made a formal Prime Minister Najib Razak which the Finance Bill 2018 tributes to former members first adjourned within about 1430 hours after the first ing along with Sam Pitroda Forum, which @VivianBala & address at the prestigious Lee and members of the Indian and Demands for Grants are Prabodh Panda, Shyama Singh 15 minutes after it had assem- adjournment, the agitating and Milind Deora,” Gandhi I founded & co-chaired, Deora Kuan Yew School of Public community. MPOST needed to be passed. However, and Bhanu Kumar Shastri who bled in the morning till 2.30 members could not be pac- the Lok Sabha continued to had died recently. PM, and then adjourned ified even after repeated witness ruckus and failed to Soon after, the members for the day due to the con- appeals by Deputy Chairman Virbhadra Singh transact any business during from various parties trooped tinued protests. While Con- P J Kurien. MPOST ‘Destruction of statues shows the entire week. into the Well, prompting the hospitalised after Opposition Congress and Speaker to remark that after a movement founder Thanthai While one TDP MP was TMC were up in arms against minute of silence, the House is Periyar. The TRS pressed for holding an idol, another had complaint of the government over the Rs again witnessing din. increased quota of Telangana. donned a colourful traditional intolerant approach of BJP’ 12,700 crore fraud at country’s Members from AIADMK, Ashok Gajapati Raju (TDP), headgear. breathlessness second largest PSU lender PNB TDP and YSR Congress were who had resigned yesterday The Congress members and continued with their vocif- in the Well holding placards. as civil aviation minister, was continued to protest in the OUR CORRESPONDENT There are statues of Gandhi all OUR CORRESPONDENT erous protests in the House. While the AIADMK was seen standing in the Well with Well over the PNB scam and over the world. Are those going Andhra Pradesh parties demanding constitution of the his party colleagues demand- were seen holding placards NEW DELHI: The demolition to be removed from those SHIMLA: Former chief minis- -- TDP and YSR Congress -- Cauvery Board to settle water ing special status for Andhra demanding bringing back of of communist icon Lenin’s stat- countries just because he was ter and veteran Congress leader pressed for special status to be disputes with neighbouring Pradesh. Like others, he too Nirav Modi-- the alleged king- ues in Tripura and disfiguring a foreigner to them? Virbhadra Singh was admitted granted to the state. states, few others were seen was wearing a stole depicting pin of the Rs 12,700 crore PNB a statute of Periyar EV Rama- “If Bhagat Singh took inspi- to Indira Gandhi Medical Col- Disappointed over the Cen- holding placards of Dravidian his party’s colour. fraud. samy in Tamil Nadu showed ration from Lenin during the lege (IGMC) after a complaint the intolerant approach of the freedom movement, then his of breathlessness on Friday eve- RAFALE ROW CAUVERY DISPUTE BJP towards any other ideology struggle was also influenced by ning, agency report says. other than Hindutva, CPI(M) Lenin. During the same time, Dr Ramesh Chand, senior leader Prakash Karat said on Savarkar was taking inspiration medical Superintendent of Friday. from Hitler and Mussolini. Are IGMC hospital said, “Former Congress accuses govt of Seven Left parties -- the Ambedkar and Periyar also for- Chief Minister had come for a CPI, CPI(M), AIFB, RSP, eigners,?” she asked. routine check-up but the doc- CPI(ML), SUCI and CGPI Krishnan claimed that the tors took a decision to keep hurting national interests -- took out a march towards statutes of Lenin were attacked him under observation fol- Parliament today, protesting they damaged a statue of (BR) not because he was a foreigner, lowing uneasiness. His health OUR CORRESPONDENT against the demolition of stat- Ambedkar. It shows the intol- but because his values stood for parameters are stable. There is utes, but were stopped by the erant approach of the BJP. They the struggle against inequality, no worry but doctors wanted NEW DELHI: The Congress police. are not ready to tolerate any the struggle of the oppressed. some more check-ups.” today accused the Modi gov- Addressing the Left workers other ideology other than Hin- Those who feared the strug- Eight-three-year-old Singh ernment of “compromising” and supporters at Parliament dutva,” he said. gle for equality attacked Lenin’s is an MLA from Arki Solan on national security and caus- Street here, former CPI(M) CPI(ML) leader Kavita statutes, she said. district. He was in the state ing a loss of Rs 12,632 crore to general secretary Karat alleged Krishnan, who also addressed Asserting that the issue was Vidhan Sabha during the day the state exchequer on account Accusing the prime min- that after winning the Tripura the Left supporters, said the not only about statues being to attend the budget session. of purchase of 36 Rafale fighter ister of compromising on Paddy being harvested at a farm in Thanjavur on Friday. Union polls, the BJP was trying to use social media campaign of the attacked, but the “attack on When asked to react to the jets. national security and interests, Water Resources Ministry on Friday held a consultation meeting violence against those, who BJP-RSS against Lenin, calling all kinds of dissent”, the Left budget presented by CM Jai- Quoting from the annual Azad asked why were only 36 with top bureaucrats of the three Cauvery basin states, including had voted for the Left Front him a foreigner, was not justi- leaders appealed to the newly- ram Thakur, Singh gave five out report of Dassault Aviation, fighter jets purchased instead of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry to discuss the in the state. “After destroying fied at all. formed BJP government in of 10 marks. He said the chief makers of the fighter aircraft, 126 jets for which international modalities of a scheme, to be implemented in the light of a recent Lenin’s statues, BJP workers in “People from all over the Tripura to restore peace and minister has only moved for- the party alleged that the com- bids were called for. Supreme Court order in connection with the Cauvery dispute PTI Tamil Nadu destroyed Peri- world take inspiration from normalcy in the north-eastern ward with old schemes which pany sold each jet to India at “Is this not compromis- yar’s statue. In Uttar Pradesh, Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings. state at the earliest. he had initiated. Rs 351 crore higher than those ing with national security? sold to Qatar and Egypt 11 Why are prime minister and HIV SCARE IN UTTAR PRADESH JAILS months ago. defence minister hiding the Full pay pension to those killed, Congress leaders Ghulam purchase price (of the jets)? Is Nabi Azad and Randeep Sur- it correct that per aircraft pric- jewala said while 36 Rafale jets ing of Rafale as per bid dated 37 more prisoners test positive in Meerut, Gzb injured in guarding China border were sold to India at 7.5 billion 12.12.2012 (during the UPA- Euros in 2016, 48 jets were sold Congress government) was LUCKNOW: Prisons in Uttar tive during the state-wide drive. OUR CORRESPONDENT applicable to those security per- to Qatar and Egypt at 7.9 bil- Rs 526.1 crore as against the Pradesh are hit by the HIV The health department has sonnel deployed along the Line lion Euros in 2015. Modi government’s per aircraft scare. First, 22 prisoners were claimed that baring few new NEW DELHI: Eight months of Control and International This amounted to Rs purchase price of Rs 1,670.70 tested positive in Gorakh- cases, the majority of them after the Doklam standoff, Border (IB) with Pakistan. 1,670.70 crore per aircraft for crore?” he asked. pur District Jail, and now 37 were already affected by the the government has extended According to a defence India and Rs 1,319.80 crore to Surjewala said the deal was more jail inmates--including HIV positive. the ambit of an “exclusive” ministry notification, the Egypt/Qatar. There was a dif- also made in absence of prior a woman-- have been found Majority of those who pension scheme to cover the family pension scheme for ference of Rs 351 crore for each clearance from Cabinet Com- HIV positive in two jails in tested positive in Gorakhpur, armed forces personnel killed the armed forces personnel aircraft, the party claimed. mittee on Security, thus sacri- Meerut and Ghaziabad. The Meerut and Ghaziabad jails are or injured while guarding the deployed along the Sino-India Addressing a joint press ficing the national interest and cases came to the light during ing a detailed report within six department to conduct the under-trials facing charges of Sino-India border, seen as border came into effect from conference, Azad, Surjewala bypassing Hindustan Aeronau- routine health check-ups. weeks on steps taken to curb blood test on prisoners lodged drug smuggling and pedaling. reflection of its renewed focus March 7. It said the cases which and former Minister of State tics Limited (HAL) on the Rs During health check-up the deadly disease spreading to in different jails across the state The CMO Meerut Ram on the northern frontier. were settled prior to the issue for Defence Jitendra Singh 36,000 crore ‘offset contract’ camps in Ghaziabad’s famous other inmates and treatment of to segregate prisoners affected Kumar claimed that they have However, the government of the notification will not be asserted that the government in favour of a private entity Dasna Jail, 27 prisoners, affected inmates. by the HIV virus. already referred affected pris- rejected the Army’s demand “reopened”. had adopted complete opaque- with no defence manufactur- including a woman, were found Showing concern, the The State government had oners to ART Centre which is to implement the scheme with Defence Minister Nirmala ness in the purchase of the ing experience. to be affected by the HIV virus. NHRC has sought to draw the also activated the UP AIDS making arrangements for their retrospective effect from June Sitharaman on December 20 Rafale fighter aircraft. “Grave apprehensions and In Chowdhary Charan Singh attention of state government Control Society to make avail- treatment in the jail itself. last year, when the Doklam had accorded in-principle Azad asserted that had the claims of insurmountable loss District Jail in Meerut, ten jail on the plight and medical neg- able HIV test kits to district Earlier, about 75 villagers face-off between Indian and approval to extend the liber- Modi government not can- being caused to public exche- inmates tested HIV Positive ligence in Uttar Pradesh jails medical colleges for carrying had tested positive in Unnao Chinese armies had begun, alised family pension to those celled the deal struck by the quer stand exposed as the gov- during a similar health drive. if media reports are true. The out the massive health check- district of the state. Majority of official sources said. guarding the nearly 4,000-km- UPA dispensation for 126 ernment refuses to state the Taking cognizance of media NHRC has also directed the up exercise in all district jails them had got treatment from a The ‘liberalised family pen- long Line of Control (LAC) Rafale jets, it could have saved truth. A huge scam is brew- reports on 22 HIV Positive State Government to probe in Uttar Pradesh. local quack who used a single sion’ provides for 100 per cent with China. Rs 41,212 crore. ing in procurement of fighter cases in Gorakhpur District how so many prisoners got Health check-up camps syringe without disinfecting it of the last drawn emoluments “Bringing the armed forces “The Modi government’s aircrafts for the Indian Air Jail last month, the National affected by the HIV virus in were organized in about 70 on villagers. in comparison to normal fam- deployed along the Sino-India ‘diversionary tactics’ on Rafale Force, yet the Modi govern- Human Rights Commission jails. Startled by the HIV pos- jails including Lucknow, Faiz- The quack was arrested ily pension of 30 per cent border under the scheme deal has left more questions ment remains opaque, intran- (NHRC) had issued a notice itive cases in Gorakhpur jail, abad, Bareilly, Allabahad, Agra, by the police and Villagers are of the last emoluments, offi- reflects government’s serious than answers,” they said in a sient, obscure and obstinate,” to the Yogi Adityanath Gov- the Yogi Adityanath govern- Varanasi, Kanpur etc. About undergoing treatment at ART cials said. approach towards the northern statement. the Congress leaders alleged. ernment two days ago seek- ment had directed the health 256 prisoners tested HIV posi- Centre in Kanpur. AGENCIES Earlier, the scheme was frontier,” said a senior official. 6 nation mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 10 March, 2018 'Will implement 7th pay panel recommendations' BJP's Biplab sworn in SIMONTINI BHATTACHARJEE Deb also discussed about structure' to be repaired. He the law and order situation in said his government will coor- AGARTALA: "It is an ideal the state and women's security dinate with the civil aviation opportunity to overhaul the which BJP had categorically ministry for a two months trial state," the new chief minis- mentioned in its vision docu- of direct flight service from ter of Tripura, Biplab Kumar ment, released by the Union New Delhi to Agartala. as new CM of Tripura Deb, guaranteed subsequent to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley "Though the flight ser- taking his charge. In this trail, ahead of the Assembly polls vice depends on the commer- BJP's win in the state is ascribed in the last month. "Each indi- cial viability, still I will ask the Ends 25-year rule of Left; Modi assures all help to the state to different reasons, prime vidual in the state should feel Civil Aviation minister at the among them being the guar- Biplab Kumar Deb free and secured, particularly Centre for a trial direct flight OUR CORRESPONDENT antee to actualize Seventh Pay the women while waking in the service from Agartala to New Commission and Deb asserted Commission. Be that as it street. Women voters and the Delhi." "We will also focus on AGARTALA: Biplab Kumar that in the following 100 days may, in the most recent year youth have contributed largely the inter-state connectivity," Deb on Friday took oath as the the new government will exe- the erstwhile CM Manik Sarkar to this triumph," he said. he added. chief minister of the first BJP cute its promise. had increased their salaries by The Tripura chief minister Not just the gung-ho government in Tripura, end- "We are profited by the com- about 20 per cent, however, promised for 'justice for all' by approach of BJP steered the ing the 25-year rule of the Left mon BJP government both reportedly, 1.2 lakh govern- constituting probe committees Left government for over two Front, even as Prime Minis- at the Centre and the State. ment workers voted for the for investigating the killing of decades from the little North- ter Narendra Modi assured full Accordingly, I can guarantee BJP out of total 25 lakh voters. two journalists in the state, kill- East state but its big develop- support for all-round develop- that in the wake of framing the For a state that has the 'high- ing of BJP workers and even ment pitch gained traction ment of the state. new Cabinet our focus would est' unemployment figures in to re-investigate the chit-fund among Tripura's young voters. Jishnu Deb Burman of the implement Seventh Pay Com- the country, the promise of an scam. Presently it is to BJP was sworn in as the deputy mission for the government immense bounce in salaries for "BJP has constantly pitched see that whether the chief minister along with seven workers and pensioners here," government representatives has for 'good governance' and we saffron government can dis- other ministers. Deb told the Millennium Post in extensively worked for the saf- guarantee the general popu- regard the lengthened "under- Governor Tathagata Roy an exclusive interview. fron party. lation of the state for a trans- developed" tag and can change administered the oath of office Right now, the state gov- "We will likewise upgrade parent government," the into a "model state", which the and secrecy to the ministers ernment representatives are the social benefits to least Rs 48-year-old politician said. BJP national president Amit at a function at the sprawling here proceeding to draw sala- 2,000 and everyday wages to Deb additionally feels that Shah likewise specified on Assam Rifles ground, which ries based on the Fourth Pay Rs 340, "he included. 'health', 'education and 'infra- Friday. was attended by Modi and BJP president Amit Shah. Forty-eight-year-old Biplab President accepts Kumar Deb had staked claim Nagaland Govt comes up resignation of before the governor on March Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National president Amit Shah, new Tripura 6 to form the government. Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected ministers , in A long-time RSS volun- Agartala on Friday PIC/PTI TDP Ministers teer, he has been largely cred- ited for the BJP's turnaround Mevar Kumar Jamatiya was the The prime minister said Giant posters bearing with 100-day action plan in the state. other minister from his party. that the state government will images of Modi and Shah The deputy chief minister is In his address after the take along every citizen and dominated the landscape in OUR CORRESPONDENT "The targets set by the and pilots in Kohima and yet to be elected as an MLA as swearing-in ceremony, the all sections of the society and Agartala. government for 100 days, six Dimapur," it said. polling in his Charilam (Sched- prime minister assured the new work for the development of From the airport to the KOHIMA: The NDPP-led months and one year will be The government has also uled Tribe) constituency was BJP government of providing the state. Modi said the motto venue, BJP flags lined up both People's Democratic Alliance made public," the statement decided to enhance security postponed due to the death full support for the all-round of the government would be sides of the street, as party (PDA) government, which said. measures in the Kohima and of the CPI(M) candidate. The development of Tripura, saying development, good gover- workers wearing saffron cel- took over the reins of Naga- All government director- Dimapur to ensure safety for election to the seat is scheduled the entire country was behind nance, people's participation ebrated in the streets. Security land on Thursday, has come ates will have to be covered the ministers and other state to be held on March 12. its march towards progress. and 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'. was tightened in the capital city up with a 100-day action plan under the Aadhaar-enabled functionaries. The seven other minis- Modi said the northeastern Union Home Minister as the prime minister and many for the state. biometric attendance system A new insurance scheme ters, five from the BJP and region has many opportunities Rajnath Singh, senior BJP other dignitaries attended the The newly elected ministers within the next 100 days, the for students studying outside two from the Indigenous Peo- and potentials which have to be leaders Lal Krishna Advani ceremony. held their first cabinet meeting statement said, while stressing Nagaland will be launched ple's Front of Tripura(IPFT), a explored for its development. and Murli Manohar Joshi were "A 100-ft-long stage was at the secretariat yesterday and on the need for "appropriate" within 100 days, the statement OUR CORRESPONDENT BJP ally, included its chief NC "I appeal to the people of present at the swearing-in cer- erected for the big function. set targets for its departments. devices in the district offices. said. Debburman. Tripura, lets take the state to emony, besides Chief Minis- This is a big day for us as it "To begin with, all govern- The ministers and elected The cabinet is also plan- NEW DELHI: President Ratan Lal Nath, Sudip Roy a new height so that we can ters of BJP-ruled states - Vijay marks a political transition for ment departments and institu- members of the 13th Nagaland ning to hold an investment and Ram Nath Kovind of Friday Burman, Pranajit Singha Roy, change the lives of the people. Rupani (Gujarat), Shivraj Singh the state. The victory has been tions will be required to have Assembly have been asked to business summit in the state, accepted the resignations of Manoj Kanti Deb and the lone I want to assure Tripura that Chouhan (Madhya Pradesh), made possible by the develop- their own websites, portals declare the sources of income the details for which will be TDP ministers from the Modi woman in the government San- in its march towards develop- Sarbananda Sonowal (Assam), ment work of Modiji that has and social media accounts to of their spouses and depen- chalked out soon, it said. government, a day after they tana Chakma are from the saf- ment, the central government Raghubar Das (Jharkhand). inspired our workers in Tri- provide information about the dents along their own assets, A comprehensive master stepped down in protest against fron party. will provide full cooperation Outgoing Tripura chief pura to work for a change," BJP work to be undertaken over during this period. plan for maintenance of all the Centre's failure to give Apart from NC Debbur- under the motto of cooperative minister Manik Sarkar was also general secretary Ram Mad- the next 100 days," a statement The cabinet has also major roads will be put in place Andhra Pradesh a special sta- man, IPFT general secretary federalism," he said. attended the function. hav said. issued by Cabinet Secretary decided to issue a notification, for the citizens for their feed- tus category. Temjen Toy said. banning the use of name and back, the statement said. "The President, as advised Chief minister Neiphiu Rio, designation plates on vehicles "On civil aviation, the gov- by the Prime Minister, has Chennai girl after the swearing-in ceremony by a government employee or ernment has decided to formu- accepted the resignation of After six months, one arrested yesterday, promised "good gov- official. late a new policy to provide air Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusa- stabbed to ernance, transparency and a A colour-coded car pass connectivity to remote loca- pati and Y.S. Chowdary from culture of meritocracy" to its will be designed for official use tions. For this, a committee will the union council of ministers death in full people. by the ministers and MLAs to be set up to study the ground with immediate effect," a Rash- in Gauri Lankesh murder case The Cabinet has also avoid any inconveniences, the situation and provide recom- trapati Bhavan statement said. public view decided to review the progress statement said. mendations to the cabinet The President also directed OUR CORRESPONDENT was then registered against him made by the departments and "Except for the governor, within two months," it added. that the work of the Ministry CHENNAI: A 19-year-old and he was remanded to judi- the performance of the minis- chief minister, deputy chief The PDA government, in its of Civil Aviation, held by Raju, girl student of a private col- BENGALURU: Six months cial custody by a court. ters on a periodic basis, while minister, speaker and deputy statement, has appealed to peo- will now be looked after by the lege was allegedly stabbed to after the murder of journal- Subsequently after interro- setting specific deadlines for speaker, no other function- ple to forge a spirit of "unity and Prime Minister. Chowdary was death by a man in full pub- ist Gauri Lankesh, Karnataka gation, he was taken into eight- completion of development ary of the government will be oneness" in the greater interest the Minister of State for Science lic view near the institution police on Friday arrested a days custody by the SIT for projects. allowed to use security escorts of the people of Nagaland. and Technology. here on Friday, police said. man said to be linked with a suspected links in the Lankesh M Ashwini, who was right-wing radical group for murder case. studying B.Com, died on his suspected involvement in The arrest comes two BRIEFS the spot as the assailant the sensational killing. days after state Home Minis- 53,000 cybersecurity NATION stabbed her with a knife The Special Investigation ter Ramalinga Reddy said the PAKISTAN RESORTS TO MORTAR after confronting and pick- Team, probing the murder, said SIT would soon clear the air incidents observed ing up an argument with it arrested alleged gunrunner "He (Naveen Kumar) has whether the police have picked SHELLING IN J&K'S POONCH her, they said. The man, KT Naveen Kumar, who was been arrested. He is an accused up the right person in the case. identified as Alagesan, taken into police custody on (in the case)," Deputy Commis- Kumar's family has main- during 2017: Prasad JAMMU: Pakistani troops on Friday shelled mortars was nabbed by bystanders March 2 for interrogation in sioner of Police M N Anucheth, tained that he was innocent along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector of and thrashed before being connection with the case. the investigating officer in the and in no way connected to OUR CORRESPONDENT Jammu & Kashmir, drawing heavy retaliation from the handed him over to police. This is the first arrest in case said. the case. Indian Army. "The Pakistan army initiated unprovoked The motive for the mur- the case after the 55-year old Police said Kumar, in his The state government, NEW DELHI: Over 53,000 and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics and der, which sent shockwaves, Lankesh, known as an anti- 30s, was suspected to be linked which constituted the SIT cyber security incidents, was under investigation, establishment voice with stri- with a fringe right-wing radi- headed by Inspector General including phishing, web- mortars from 0930 hours in Poonch sector along the police said. Quoting eye- dent anti-right wing views, cal group. of Police (Intelligence) B K site intrusions and deface- LoC in Rajouri district," a defence spokesman said. It witnesses, police said Alag- was shot dead at close range Initially, he was arrested on Singh, had announced Rs 10 ments and ransomware were may be recalled that Pakistan troops shelled Sunder- esan confronted the victim by unknown assailants at her February 19 on charges of ille- lakh reward for anyone giving observed in 2017, Parliament that CERT-In issues alerts bani and Keri areas in Rajouri district, and Khour area near her college and picked home here on September 5 last gally possessing five bullets. clues about the perpetrators of on Friday said. and advisories regarding lat- in Akhnoor sector of Jammu district on Wednesday. up an argument. Then all year. A case under the Arms Act the crime. "As per the information est cyber threats/vulnerabilities of a sudden, he took out a reported to and tracked by and countermeasures to pro- POLICEMAN FOUND DEAD IN knife and stabbed her and Indian Computer Emergency tect computers on regular basis. attempted to flee. 3 killed in Maharashtra factory blasts Response Team (CERT-In), a Also, tailored alerts are sent RAJ, POISONING SUSPECTED The killing of the girl total number of 49,455, 50,362 to key organisations to enable JAIPUR: The body of a police constable, with hands comes weeks after a woman PALGHAR (MAHARASH- Maharashtra Industrial Devel- for the night. and 53,081 cyber security inci- them to detect and prevent and legs tied, was on Friday found beside a road IT professional was waylaid TRA): Three persons have died opment Corp (MIDC), Palghar Scared and shaken, many dents were observed during cyber attacks, he said. and attacked while heading and 15 others were injured in Police Control official Pramod mistook it for an earthquake. the year 2015, 2016 and 2017, The government has ini- connecting Pawana and Ahir village in Jaipur rural home past midnight on the a powerful blast that was fol- Pawar said. Hundreds rushed out on to the respectively," IT Minister Ravi tiated setting up of National area, the police said. Khyali Ram Yadav (55), posted city outskirts, causing seri- lowed by a blaze in a chemical The blast was so deafening streets and sat there for hours Shankar Prasad said in a writ- Cyber Coordination Centre at Chaturbhuj Choki police station, had gone to a ous injuries. Three men had factory at an industrial estate, that it was heard in a radius of and watched huge balls of red, ten reply to Rajya Sabha on (NCCC) in CERT-In to gener- bank for some work on Thursday, but did not return. been arrested in connection barely 12 km from the coun- over 10 km. Houses and build- orange and yellow flames leap- Friday. ate necessary situational aware- His body was found today, sub-inspector Rajesh with the incident. try's biggest nuclear project, the ings were shaken and glasses ing into the sky. He added that the types ness of existing and potential Kumar Yadav said. Prima facie, the constable was In 2016, a 26-year old Tarapur Atomic Power Station shattered in a vicinity of around The initial mega-explosion of incidents include phishing, cyber security threats and techie Swathi was murdered (TAPS), officials said on Friday. three kilometer radius, Pawar was followed by a series of scanning/probing, website enable timely information poisoned to death, the police official said, adding the on the platform of a sub- The explosion reportedly said. around 30-40 more explosions intrusions and defacements, sharing for proactive, preven- body has been sent for post-mortem. urban railway station here took place in the Novaphene Witnesses said the explo- as the fire spread to at least virus/malicious code, ran- tive and protective actions by around 6 am while waiting Specialities Pvt Ltd (NSPL), sion "sounded like a huge five other chemical factories somware and denial of service individual entities, Prasad said DALIT WOMAN IN UP SET ABLAZE to board a train. MPOST a chemical company, around bomb" and it happened when inside the sprawling MIDC attacks. adding that phase I of NCCC 11.15 pm on Thursday, in the many were preparing to retire complex. MPOST The minister pointed out has been made operational. TO REALISE LOAN, TWO ARRESTED BALLIA (UP): A Dalit woman was injured after she was set ablaze by some people allegedly to realise a loan they had given to her in Jajauli village here, fol- Health experts hail SC ruling on passive euthanasia lowing which two men were arrested, the police said OUR CORRESPONDENT ill patient can write a 'living in a resource-constraint coun- The caregiver may get fed on Friday. The incident took place on Thursday when will' that permits doctors to try and would save a lot of sal- up and frustrated, and uncon- Reshma Devi (45) was sleeping in her house. Some NEW DELHI: Health experts withdraw life support, saying vageable patient by giving them sciously may make the patient people doused her in kerosene and set her on fire, SP today hailed the apex court's a person with no will to live opportunity to avail ventilatory feel that he or she has become Anil Kumar Singh said. The woman was rushed to a verdict permitting passive shouldn't suffer in a comatose support," Dr Chatterjee, who a burden and should not live hospital in an injured state, where her condition was euthanasia and 'living will' by state. is also joint editor of Indian anymore, he said, adding, "This stated to be stable, the officer said. patients on withdrawing medi- A five-judge constitution Academy Geriatrics, said. is one aspect which we need to cal support if they slip into irre- bench headed by Chief Justice Secretary General of the focus on. When a person seeks AIADMK SAYS WILL NOT ALLOW versible coma, saying it would of India Dipak Misra said pas- IMA, Dr R N Tandon said, "Just (passive) euthanasia, the atti- give "salvageable patients" the sive euthanasia and advance as every person has the right to tude of the relatives providing DHINAKARAN TO USE PARTY NAME opportunity to avail ventila- living will are "permissible". life, they also have the right to care should be considered and CHENNAI: The ruling AIADMK on Friday said it tor support. Reacting to the judgement, die with dignity." opinion of doctors should be The Indian Medical Asso- AIIMS' assiastant profes- Vice President of Confed- taken." would not allow its sidelined leader TTV Dhinakaran ciation (IMA) said the judge- sor in the geriatrics depart- eration of Medical Associa- Dr Anupam Sibal, the to use the party name, adding that it would seek ment was long due and would ment and founder president of already established in devel- or she should be put on ven- tions in Asia and Oceania, and Group Medical Director and legal recourse in the matter. Senior AIADMK leader pave the way in ensuring that Healthy Aging India, Dr Pra- oped nations. tilation or not. The concept of former IMA president Dr K K Senior Pediatric Gastroenter- D Jayakumar was responding to the Delhi High Court everybody is granted the "right soon Chatterjee said recognis- "The law says, if a patient is 'living will' will help doctors use Aggarwal, however, said strict ologist and Hepatologist in on Friday allowing Dhinakaran's plea for allotment to die with dignity". ing the concept of "living will" not in mentally or physically their skills and knowledge to guidelines should be put in Apollo Hospitals Group said of a common symbol, preferably a 'pressure cooker', In a landmark judgement, would give an opportunity to stable condition to decide on take call in the benefit of larger place to ensure that there is no the judgement marks the cul- the Supreme Court today rec- the elderly to opt for 'do not his own, then the next of kin population. abuse of the 'living will' by rela- mination of the debate that and a suitable name of his choice for the party fac- ognised that a terminally- resuscitate (DNR)', a concept can take a call on whether he "It is a landmark decision tives of the patient. started with a PIL in 2005. tion led by him. nation 7 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 10 March, 2018 mp No fresh tax in Haryana budget ED seized assets worth OUR CORRESPONDENT `7,109 cr in bank scam reduce the rate of value added required, we will provide the proposed to allocation of Rs ters, except the revenue deficit, tax on sale of natural gas from same". 4,769.61 crore, an increase of within the limits prescribed by CHANDIGARH: Chief Min- 12.5 per cent to six per cent. In the last budget also, Rs 25.02 per cent. the Fourteenth Finance Com- ister Manohar Lal Khattar-led The finance minister tabled 100 crore was allocated for SYL. For education sector, the mission and under the FRBM cases in Jan-Feb: Govt BJP government in Haryana on budget with total size of Rs Among the sectoral alloca- FM proposed total outlay of Rs Act". Friday proposed no fresh tax 1,15,198.29 crore, a jump of tions in the budget, the minis- 13,978.22 crore, registering a 10 Claiming that the govern- OUR CORRESPONDENT tionate assets, he said. in its fourth budget for 2018- 12.6 per cent over the budget ter proposed "historic" 51.22 per cent jump over last fiscal's ment had been able to reverse "The ED has conducted 19, while keeping its size at Rs estimates of Rs 1,02,329.35 per cent increase in the outlay expenditure. the increasing trend in revenue NEW DELHI: The Enforce- 234 searches in cases relating 1.15 lakh crore with focus on crore during last fiscal, and for agriculture and allied activi- The finance minister pro- deficit, he said, "For fiscal 2018- ment Directorate (ED) had to scams and embezzlement raising expenditure in key sec- 14.4 per cent over revised esti- ties from Rs 2,709.69 crore in posed Rs 657.94 crore for skill 19, I have targeted to bring it seized assets worth over Rs of funds in banks during the tors, including farm, education, mates of Rs 1,00,739.38 crore 2017-18 to Rs 4,097.46 crore in development, Rs 3,169.70 crore further down to about 1.20 per 7,100 crore and conducted current year (up to February health, industry, skill develop- of 2017-18. The budget outlay Haryana FM Captain Abhimanyu 2018-19, underlining that the for PWD (B&R), Rs 201.27 cent of GSDP, and by the end 234 searches in the first two 28) and seized assets worth Rs ment and infrastructure. comprises 26.1 per cent as cap- state government was work- crore for civil aviation, Rs of 2019-20, we aim to bring it months of 2018 in connection 7,109 crore (approx.)," Shukla Presenting the state budget ital expenditure of Rs 30,012 state FM proposed mobilisa- ing in tandem with the Cen- 15,372.16 crore for power, Rs close to zero". with bank scam cases, the gov- said. fourth year in a row in the state crore, and 73.9 per cent as rev- tion from GST, VAT, excise tre to achieve target set by the 399.86 crore for industries, Rs The revenue deficit has ernment told Parliament on The central probe agency, assembly here on Friday, Hary- enue expenditure of Rs 85,187 duty and stamp and regis- prime minister to double farm- 4,301.88 crore for rural devel- been projected at Rs 8,253.51 Friday. this year, had registered PMLA ana Finance Minister Captain crore, said Abhimanyu in his tration at Rs 23,760 crore, Rs ers' income by 2022. opment, Rs 5,626.84 crore crore for 2018-19 as against Union Minister of State for cases in two major instances of Abhimanyu said the budget 96-minute speech. 11,444 crore, Rs 6,000 crore For irrigation and water for urban development, Rs revised estimates Rs 8,226.17 Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla, in alleged bank loan fraud, includ- was aimed to "usher in a new Not proposing any new tax and Rs 4,500 crore, respectively, resources, the FM proposed 4,791.14 crore for home, Rs crore for 2017-18. a written reply, informed the ing one in the Rs 12,700-crore era of balanced growth", while in the budget, the finance min- in next fiscal. an outlay of Rs 3,222.21 crore, 6,812.30 crore for SC, BC wel- The fiscal deficit, another Lok Sabha that the ED, in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) adding that he tried to take ister expressed confidence of Expressing government's up by 20.01 per cent over last fare, and Rs 1,385.73 crore for key fiscal indicator, has been last three years (till February, "scam", allegedly perpetrated every stakeholder on board in attaining total revenue of Rs commitment of construct- fiscal's outlay, and further women, child development in proposed at Rs 19,399.34 crore 2018), had lodged 605 cases by diamantaire Nirav Modi, his consonance with the theme of 76,933.02 crore during next fis- ing Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) informed the house that the the budget. as against Rs 17,240.45 crore in under the anti-money laun- uncle Mehul Choksi and a few 'Haryana Ek Haryanvi Ek'. cal, about 10 per cent increase canal to get its rightful share of present government has been On fiscal parameters, the 2017-18. The FM said the fis- dering law (the Prevention of employees of the bank. He said the present govern- over revenue receipts of last water of Ravi-Beas, the min- able to make available water to FM said, "Following prudent cal deficit which has remained Money Laundering Act) and The other money launder- ment was seeking to turn Hary- financial year, while depend- ister proposed to allocate Rs most of canal tails for the first fiscal management policies within the stipulated limit of attached assets worth about Rs ing case was filed against the ana as model state in terms of ing upon better realisation of 100 crore, informing the house time in last 39 years. during the last three years, the three per cent of GSDP, is likely 27,982 crore. owners of the Rotomac pens fiscal management. tax and non-tax receipts. that "for construction of SYL For health and medical present government has been to be 2.82 per cent of the GSDP These cases also included for an alleged Rs 3,695-crore The budget proposed to Among tax revenue, the canal even if Rs 1,000 crore is education sector, the budget able to keep all fiscal parame- in 2018-19. cases of possessing dispropor- bank fraud. Karti in CBI custody for three more ESIC observes special services fortnight OUR CORRESPONDENT note, Patil was declared dead by stated. care was also provided by the the hospital. Since the deceased Notably, the social secu- ESI scheme. NEW DELHI: The Employ- was sole bread earner of his rity organisation is observing The Thane sub-regional days, gets protection from ED arrest ees’ State Insurance Corpora- family, who was sustaining special services fortnight on office has 28,530 employers tion (ESIC), which is a pioneer life on an average daily wage completion of 66th year of ESI and caters to over 6.72 lakh social security organisation, of about Rs 730, the ESIC, scheme (from February 24 to beneficiaries as on March 31, OUR CORRESPONDENT week. has always come forward in SRO Thane approved a pay- March 10). 2017. A total amount of over Rs On Friday, the CBI moved extending all available sup- ment of about Rs 20,000 every In another case, the ESIC 6.06 crore has been disbursed NEW DELHI: The CBI on Fri- two more applications, seek- port to its beneficiaries mostly month after assessment of the approved Rs 3,70,214 as a towards cash benefit (except day got a court permission to ing court permission to con- belonging to economically case. compensation of the wages he permanent disablement ben- question Karti Chidambaram front Karti Chidambaram with weaker sections of the society. “The family would get total would have earned after Kedari efit/dependent benefit) in for three more days even as the his Chartered Accountant S. In a latest, the ESIC has Rs 2.50 lakh in a calendar year Samai, a security guard, was 2016-17. Delhi High Court gave him Bhaskararaman, arrested last decided to pay Rs 2.5 lakh to and there would also be period- operated for brain tumour in While in the year 2017-18, interim protection from being month. The second is to allow the wife of a daily wage worker ical enhancement to cover the 2015 at King Edward Memo- (upto January, 2018), a total arrested by the Enforcement the CBI to bring the Mukher- Jayvant Patil, who succumbed inflation, while medical benefit rial Hospital, Parel. He was paid sum of over Rs 7.67 crore was Directorate in a case relating jeas to Delhi from Mumbai and to heart attack while he was on would be provided to his wife sickness benefit and extended disbursed in cash to insured to alleged kickbacks in getting identify the places where they his way back home. on payment of contribution of sickness benefit upto 730 days. workers or their family mem- foreign investment clearances met Kartik Chidambaram. According to ESIC’s press Rs 120 annually,” the press note Besides, the required medical bers under the scheme. to private companies when his Extending Karti Chidam- father P Chidambaram was the tage Strategic, which alleg- and said some documents had baram's custody, the court told Finance Minister. edly received lakhs of rupees been shifted from the Chen- the CBI to confront him with 'Dawood aide Judge Sunil Rana of a spe- for facilitating Foreign Invest- nai office location. The CBI the Chartered Accountant at 'Fake' madrasas costing UP Govt cial court allowed the CBI to ment Promotion Board (FIPB) raided the location on a tip off Tihar Jail. Takla could be quiz the 46-year-old business- approvals for INX Media and on March 7 and 8 and several Singhvi also told the court man till March 12 after the Aircel companies. documents were recovered, he that Karti Chidambaram's arrested by CBI agency sought extension of his "So we need six more days said. The CBI alleges that Karti blood pressure levels were fluc- `100 crore annually: Minister custody for six more days. Karti of police custody." Chidambaram received kick- tuating as he was not allowed to in gutkha case' Chidambaram is being interro- Defence lawyer Abhishek backs in the clearance of for- sleep as four guards keep play- ABHINAV PANDEY gated by the CBI since his Feb- Manu Singhvi opposed the CBI eign investment worth Rs 305 ing cards till 2.30 a.m. each OUR CORRESPONDENT ruary 28 arrest. plea, mocking at the agency crore for INX Media -- owned night. "On March 7, his blood LUCKNOW: 'Fake' madra- The CBI said it had found for its failure to locate the by jailed media executives Peter pressure was 140/90 while on sas costing the state exchequer MUMBAI: The arrest of "new incriminating docu- well-known registered office and Indrani Mukherjea. March 8 it was 150/100." over Rs 100 crore per year have Mohammed Farooq, alias ments" to prove that Karti Chi- address of Advantage Strategic It said it had a recorded In a related development, been detected by the Uttar Farooq Takla, could have a dambaram got kickbacks to get in Nungambakkam High Road statement of Indrani Mukher- the Delhi High Court gave a Pradesh government during bearing on the gutkha case foreign investment clearance. in Chennai. jea accusing Karti Chidam- major relief to Karti Chidam- its drive to register such minor- in which some businessman Additional Solicitor Gen- "For one year, the CBI can- baram of demanding and baram, directing the Enforce- ity institutions online. were accused of supplying eral Tushar Mehta told the not find the registered office. receiving a bribe to get the ment Directorate (ED), which "Online registration of machinery to fugitive gangster special court that the CBI had Anyone can Google about it. FIPB clearance. is separately probing the allega- madrasas was started in the Dawood Ibrahim's brother recovered evidence to prove It is tragic as well as comic for Karti Chidambaram was tions, not to arrest him till till state in a bid to bring in trans- Anees for a gutkha plant in that Karti Chidambaram me." confronted with Indrani the next hearing of the case on parency in their functioning. Pakistan, a senior official said. had direct links with Advan- Mehta countered Singhvi Mukherjea in Mumbai last March 20. But even after increasing the madrasas have submitted their madrasas. How can a teacher Takla is an absconder in deadline for the same a num- information on the website of teach at the same time in a the gutkha case which is being ber of times, 20 mini ITIs (run the board, the minister said. number of madrasas," he said, heard by a special Maharashtra J&K: Restrictions by madrasas) out of a total of Chowdhary said the aim adding only genuine madrasas Control of Organised Crime 'J&K witnessed 1,261 stone 140 mini ITIs failed to register of the state government with would now be allowed to run Act (MCOCA) court here, in Shopian to themselves. the drive is to ensure proper in the state. police officials said. "Over 2,000 madrasas in the education system in the the A senior government offi- Takla was on Thursday prevent protests state also failed to join the gov- madrasas, where there is no cial said a majority of 'fake' arrested from New Delhi's pelting incidents in 2017' ernment's online registration exploitation of teachers and madrasas were covered under Indira Gandhi International SRINAGAR: Authorities on drive. A grant of Rs 100 crore staff, and the scholarship is the madrasa modernisation Airport by the CBI after he ANIL BHATT Friday imposed restrictions is given to such minority insti- directly transferred to the scheme under which teach- arrived from Dubai. in Shopian district of J&K to tutions by the state government accounts of students. ers are given honorarium by Police said that Takla's role JAMMU: Jammu & Kashmir prevent violent protests post every year," state Minority Wel- He said the state govern- the government to teach sub- in the gutkha case had cropped witnessed 1,261 incidents of the Friday prayers against the fare Minister Lakshmi Narain ment was also mulling to jects like Mathematics, Science, wup during the confessional stone-pelting last year, with killing of six persons, includ- Chowdhury said. frame a law to keep a tab on Hindi and English. statement of another accused the native town of slain Hiz- ing two militants, in a shootout "It seems these madrasas the appointment and removal "Under the scheme, gradu- Jamiruddin Ansari alias Jumbo bul Mujahideen commander with Army on March 3. are fake and are run only on of madrasa teachers. ates with BEd degrees are given in 2004. Burhan Wani--Pulwama Sporadic protests have been papers. We are probing the The state minister said Rs 8,000, while post graduates During Jumbo's confes- recording the maximum reported from the south Kash- matter further," he said. many discrepancies came to the with BEd degrees are given Rs sional statement in the gutkha number of cases against stone mir district since last Sunday There are 19,213 madra- fore after the online registration 15000. It is suspected that fake case, Farooq Takla s name had pelters followed by Hurriyat when six persons were killed sas recognised by the State of the minority institutions. madrasas were misusing the surfaced, Suresh Walishetty, leader Syed Geelani's bastion in a shootout involving Army Madrasa Board in Uttar "It was found that name of same to earn money," the offi- retired Assistant Commis- of Sopore. and militants. Pradesh. Of these only 17,000 a teacher was used by many cer said. PTI sioner of Police said. A total of 91 cases were dents in 2016 and 730 incidents 364 cases in 40 police station "Restrictions have been registered against stone pelters in 2015. areas followed by 311 cases in imposed in Shopian as a pre- in Pulwama in 2017, while 71 The district-wise number South Kashmir in 23 police cautionary measure for main- No proposal to hike retirement such cases were registered in of stone pelting incidents in station areas and 210 cases in taining law and order," a police MP shocker: 9-yr-old Sopore, a document accessed the state in 2017 include the North Kashmir in 28 police sta- official said. age of High Court judges: Govt by the state home department highest (230 incidents) in Sri- tions areas, it said. He said the restrictions said. nagar followed by 131 inci- Burhan Wani's neighbour- were imposed to curb any vio- OUR CORRESPONDENT to 65 years had lapsed after In 2016, Sopore had dents in Pulwama district, 129 ing Shopian district registered lent protests in view of large girl raped inside mall the dissolution of the 15th Lok recorded nearly 500 incidents in Baramulla, 98 in Budgam, 67 40 cases in stone-pelting inci- gatherings that assemble for NEW DELHI: Amid an ongo- Sabha in 2014. of stone pelting, the highest in Shopian, 63 in Anantnag, 50 dents in 2017 followed by 39 in Friday congregational prayers. ing debate on vacancies in the The Constitution (114th during the Kashmir unrest fol- in Kulgam, 47 in Kupwara, 36 Safa Kafdal police station area While the Army has on Int'l Women's Day higher judiciary, the govern- Amendment) Bill, 2010, which lowing the killing of Burhan in Ganderbal and 34 in Bandi- (Srinagar), 30 in Budgam, 27 claimed that the youth killed ment on Friday said there was provided for increasing the Wani that year. pora district, it said. in Parimpora (Srinagar) and 26 during last Sunday's shootout no proposal to increase the retirement age of high court Giving further details, the Of the total 855 cases reg- in MR Gunj (Srinagar), it said. in Shopian's Pahnoo area were OUR CORRESPONDENT retirement age of high court judges from 62 to 65 years was home department said 1,261 istered against stone-pelting In these cases, 2,720 militants and their overground judges from 62 to 65 years. introduced in the Lok Sabha incidents of stone-pelting took incidents in Jammu and Kash- people were arrested against workers, the police on the other INDORE: A nine-year-old Responding to a question on July 25. place in the state in 2017 as mir last year, Central Kashmir 8,570 people in 2016, the hand said they are investigating girl was allegedly raped by a in the Rajya Sabha on whether But it could not be taken up compared to 2,808 such inci- accounted for the highest i.e. department said. the incident. MPOST gaming zone employee at an any proposal for extension of for consideration and passage, upscale mall here on the Inter- retirement age of high court and it lapsed. national Women's Day on judges was under consideration The UPA proposal had Thursday, the police said. by the government, Minister of sought to bring at par the UDF protest over DMRC pulling out of LMPs in Ker "Arjun Rathore (19) took State for Law PP Chaudhary retirement age of high court the victim to a corner in said no such proposal was judges with that of Supreme OUR CORRESPONDENT Sreedharan had said that ferences between the state gov- to some engagements. the Treasure Island mall on tions of the Protection of Chil- under consideration. Court judges at 65 years. the decision to pull out from ernment and Sreedharan was "But that is not due to any Mahatma Gandhi Road, when dren from Sexual Offences A bill brought by the previ- The 24 high courts face THIRUVANANTHA- LMPs was taken following the that the government wanted disrespect to him. I am ready she was playing in the gam- (POCSO) Act was lodged ous UPA government in 2010 a shortage of 406 judges, PURAM: The pulling out of "reluctance" of the Left-led to start the projects after get- to meet Sreedharan again," he ing zone, and raped her," Dep- against the accused, Mishra to increase the retirement age according to latest law minis- DMRC from two Light Metro Kerala government to sign the ting Centre's clearance, but the added. The new metro policy uty Inspector General (DIG), said. of high court judges from 62 try data. Projects (LMPs) in Kerala on turnkey consultancy agreement 'Metroman' (Sreedharan) was of the Centre had forced the Indore, Harinarayanchari "We are reviewing the Friday found its echo in the for the preparatory works of the of the opinion that works for state to make changes in the Mishra said, adding that the security arrangements in the ABRIDGED NOTICE state assembly with the Oppo- system. Vijayan, however, said the projects could be started Detailed Project Report (DPR) accused was arrested. malls and if needed, it will be Notice Inviting e-Tender no: 07/KM/17-18 dated 08.03.2018 sition alleging that the govern- the government had always even before getting sanction," of the LMPs and the revised The victim had gone to the strengthened further," the offi- The Chairman, Kalimpong Municipality invites e-Tender ment was "deliberately keeping recognised Sreedharan's exper- he said. The state could not go one is under the examination mall with her family mem- cer said. for the work “Beautification and landscaping work away" the company from trans- tise and role in building infra- ahead with the projects without of a committee headed by the bers, the officer said, adding Meanwhile, the Congress including 3years maintenance of Kalimpong Sub- port schemes. structure in the country. Centre's clearance as it involved Finance Secretary. that after the alleged incident, attacked the BJP government Divisional Hospital”. UDF members led by its Stating that the govern- financial liability, he said. The DPR would be sub- she narrated her ordeal to her in the state over the issue. Tender Reference no:07/KM/17-18 dated 08.03.2018 leader Ramesh Chennithala ment was committed to go Referring to Sreedharan's mitted to Centre after the mother. "The incident took place in Tender Id: 2018_MAD_161985_1 walked out of the House slam- ahead with the Light Metro remark at a press meet, which state government approved The people in the mall a crowded place like a shopping Tender submission end date (online):26.03.2018upto 5:00 P.M. ming the government on the Projects (LMPs) in Thiruva- the UDF-led Opposition raised it, Vijayan said. Hitting out at caught hold of Rathore and mall. It indicates that under the Details of N.I.T. and Tender documents may be matter. Chief Minister Pinarayi nanthapuram and Kozhikode, in the House, that the chief the Kerala government over thrashed him, before hand- BJP rule, women are not safe downloaded from https://wbtenders.gov.in Vijayan said the government the chief minister clarified that minister did not give an audi- the issue, Chennithala said ing him over to the police, the and criminals are not scared Sd/- had not shown any disrespect the state wanted to begin the ence for discussing the proj- the exclusion of DMRC and E DIG said. of law," Madhya Pradesh Con- Chairman to E Sreedharan, Principal project after getting clearance ects, Vijayan admitted that he Sreedharan from the projects A case under section 376, gress spokesperson Narendra Kalimpong Municipality Adviser DMRC. from the Centre. "The only dif- could not meet the official due would lead to corruption. IPC (rape) and relevant sec- Saluja said. 8 editorial mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 10 March, 2018 EDITORIAL Blockchain revolution Improving Blockchain has the potential to be implemented across diverse Sino-Indian ties sectors, elaborate Amit Kapoor & Kashish Arora he use of the internet has lose on the heels of a staggering Chinese defence undergone rapid evolution budget of $175 billion (as against the Indian in a matter of a few decades. defense budget of $45 billion) comes Chinese In the 1990s, the internet Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s observations that even Twas described as “a wide-area hyper- Cthe Himalayas can’t prevent the improving ties between This technology media information retrieval initiative India and China and that the two countries should work aiming to give universal access to a compatibly rather than fighting over different issues. He has the large universe of documents” or sim- also dismissed the strategic quadrilateral talks among India, competence ply put, ‘The Internet of Information’ Japan, Australia and the US as a headline-grabbing idea. The which was primarily used to access data strategic quadrilateral talks have been initiated recently in to revamp the resources and services administered on the wake of increasing China assertions in maritime trade present system the web browsers. and security. For India, a higher Chinese defence budget Back then, no one would have also implies more of Doklam-like confrontations. As India’s by automating thought how it would fundamentally apprehensions that the increased flow of money in the Chi- manual change our daily lives in the future. It nese defence sector would result in the reinforcement of has rapidly evolved from a platform to men and material in Doklam-like flashpoints are likely to processes, gather information to a space where we come true, the Chinese Foreign Minister’s efforts to allay eradicating can shop, bank and communicate. The Indian fears is only marginally reassuring. digital revolution has made the world But, there is another factor that makes him speak so opti- frauds, and realise the value of the internet and its mistically and that is the bilateral trade that touched the $80 controlling implementations. billion mark in 2017. Though Indian exports grew by 40 per So, today we are gradually moving cent, the trade deficit stood at above $50 billion. The two the issues for towards what Canadian strategist Don countries, otherwise, do not see eye-to-eye on a number of authorisation. Its Tapscott calls ‘The Internet of Value’; issues including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and that is the fountainhead of digital assets. the UN ban on Jaish-e-Mohammad leader Masood Azhar. implementation Blockchain, which allows us to enable China blocking India’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers across diverse the exchange of any asset across the Blockchain can reorient the education system by delivering academic transparency (Representational Image) Group and the Doklam standoff are two other key irritants globe in real-time, ranging from stocks in the Sino-India relations. While the trade between the two sectors can and bonds to music and art, is the next the way groceries are bought, stocks are ture, thus resulting in an open-access mendable. Hence, this multi-trillion- countries grew by 18.63 per cent to $84.44, the balance of be a solution inevitable step in the global progress purchased, money is transferred, bills registry of monetary flows which makes dollar industry of education is indeed trade remained hugely in the favour of China, with India’s towards ‘The Internet of Value’. are paid, and land deeds are made? The the intermediation of financial institu- revolutionising. imports from China standing at $68.10 billion, up 14.59 to the most Various applications of the internet answer possibly can be the demand for tions unnecessary and even costs less. Also, if implemented in government per cent over the last year figure. The trade deficit remained foundational have been made possible which are effi- trust and security emerging from both Second, in the field of healthcare, operations, blockchain will help break high at $51.75 billion, registering a growth of 8.55 per cent problems of cient like peer-to-peer money transfer people and enterprises alike. Block- while big data analytics and artificial down barriers built from bureaucracy year-on-year in 2017. because internet reduces the transac- chain best serves these purposes as the intelligence are simplifying health- and corruption by providing a means Though there are serious differences between India and mankind. Hence, tional and communication cost to a bare trust factor is native to the medium. care delivery by smartly diagnosing the to bypass existing power structures. China, the trade ties are robust and growing at over 18 per blockchain minimum. This is the same force driving For example, if you are transferring diseases from the patterns of numer- It could be used to transform the way cent on the year-on-year basis. China has also not conceded the new platforms that have emerged money online to your friend, then ous plugged-in electrocardiograms, charities are created and regulated. By to the Indian demand that the country should open its IT could be the to deliver goods and services at levels your medium becomes the internet blockchain is turning out to be a per- implementing a transparent system of and pharmaceutical sectors for Indian businesses to improve perfect platform of efficiency previously unimaginable, and to secure your transfer, a clever fect platform for recording the medical transactions that include deposits of their balance of trade situation. At the moment, the Chi- and blockchain is leading the revolu- programming code is written. The same attention of a patient and identifying a cash, transfers of donation and expenses nese businesses have access to various sectors of the Indian to transform a tion in redefining the new-age internet. concept is applied by blockchain, but trend from the data recorded. Consider spending will bring about a paradigm market but Indian companies do not have access to several knowledge-driven Like a traditional ledger, blockchain the security is made more secure by health card: A database which can be shift in how rules are enforced for these sectors of the Chinese economy. As foreign ministries are is essentially a record of transactions. cryptography. perceived as your health identity as organisations. now engaged in business diplomacy, the Chinese Foreign economy into a These transactions can be any move- Blockchain has the potential and can it carries your entire medical history. Moreover, this technology has the Minister stressing on the need for peace and cooperation digital-inclusive ment of money, goods or secure data be implemented across diverse sectors Such technologies can find effective competence to revamp the present sys- underscores the need to have an enabling environment for -- for example, a purchase at a super- such as banking, education, and health. application in reducing information tem by automating manual processes, business. Since the trade balance is in the favour of China society market, or the assignment of an Aad- For instance, we keep our savings, assets asymmetries within the healthcare and eradicating frauds and controlling the by a margin of over $50 billion, it makes sense for the Chi- haar number. It works in three basic and cash with banks because they are insurance markets by providing the issues for authorisation. Its implementa- nese to continue the relationship and allow the benefits to steps. First, it gathers data that the trustworthy and secure. However, their most accurate data on patients. tion across diverse sectors can be a solu- accumulate from the growing business between the two user has provided in forms of smart data is centralised, making them quite Finally, blockchain can reorient the tion to the most foundational problems countries. For India, which does not find Chinese policy contracts, transactions IDs. Second, it prone to cybercriminals that can bring education system by delivering aca- of mankind. Hence, blockchain could conforming to India’s stand on various issues from Azhar orders the received data into blocks, and the entire banking system to a halt. Now demic transparency. It can build an be the perfect platform to transform Masood to the Nuclear Supply Group, it must seek recip- finally chains them together securely consider a person working abroad who e-portfolio of academic credentials a knowledge-driven economy into a rocal benefits from China for allowing the Chinese com- using cryptography making it decen- wants to send a remittance to his family which has your test scores since the day digital-inclusive society. IANS panies to do business with India. The trade ties between tralised and accessible via any com- back home but has to encounter multi- you entered school. Paying for school (Amit Kapoor is Chair, Institute for India and China was preferred as a foreign policy tool to puter/mobile device across the network. ple clearances before his family receives fee in cryptocurrency -- which is decen- Competitiveness, India. Kashish normalise ties between the two countries. The growing Now the question here is why do it. With blockchain technology, the con- tralised -- from anywhere around the Arora is data analyst with this Insti- amount of business testifies to the potential that the rela- we need it? What is it that will change cept of cryptocurrency comes into pic- world on a secured network is com- tute. The views expressed are personal) tions between the two countries have. Now, this gain in the sphere of business has to be replicated in other spheres of dear relationships. The border disputes between the two coun- Quote martial CONDEMNABLE REMARK EDITOR millenniumpost.in tries have the seeds of mistrust and flare-ups that need to be managed amicably and swiftly so that the businesses find Children say It's a very condemnable statement that Sri Sri Ravi Shankar made that India will turn Log on to write letters to the a conducive environment to grow rapidly. Looking at the editor or send them to immense possibilities and potentials that exist between the that people are into Syria if the Babri masjid-Rama Janambhumi contention is not resolved. How two countries, the Chinese Foreign Minister’s observations hung sometimes could one ever think to instigate his native people to wage war among themselves just [email protected] that even the Himalayas cannot stop the improvement of to pacify some agitated souls! We as Indians are very sensible and lovable towards one You can also send your relationships is no overstatement. Rather, more people-to- for speaking the comments to The Editor, people contact has the potential to normalise the ties and truth another and we will never tarnish the image of our country before the world. People force political leaders to acknowledge and admit the chang- like Ravi Shankar should have been more circumspect in making such violent remarks Millennium Post, ing reality. India-China business has grown from strength JOAN OF ARC Pratap Bhawan, 5 Bahadur Shah to strength and looks irreversible. By removing the irritants because they are the icons for many common people. like those on Doklam, Azhar Masood, NSG and allowing IFTEKHAR AHMEDVia email Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002 Indian businesses access to closed sectors of IT and phar- maceuticals, India and China will truly march towards the normalisation of relations, all thanks to allowing businesses between the two countries to flourish. What a girl wants Empowering There are many shackles yet to be broken before women shatter the glass ceiling

women friend shared an Interna- et another International Women’s Day (IWD) tional Women’s Day forward has come and gone but to what genuine use has that said, on March 8 every it been to women across the globe? year women are offered dis- The fact that the International Women’s Day SHUTAPA PAUL counts,A free drinks and manicures, spa isY observed and celebrated with some enthusiasm in vari- dates, flowers, etc. while what they truly ous parts of the world, including India, is nowhere close want is equality, freedom, and safety. to being enough to look into the genuine problems of gen- The world around a woman is starkly der equality and so much more. Over the past few years, different from the one in which the however, IWD has become a corporate-backed, global man operates. While developed nations rallying day for women’s issues with a key goal—to finally are more evolved and women are likely bring about gender parity around the world. The day had to be better empowered, certain fac- its real origin at the second International Conference of tors remain universal irritants across Working Women in Copenhagen, where more than 100 geographies. women from 17 countries decided to establish a worldwide An ordinary task of choosing clothes day of celebration to press for working women’s demands. for the day involves careful manoeuvring In fact, the Russian Revolution has the International Wom- The lack of of style, comfort, and safety. There is a en’s Day to thank. The 1917 demonstrations by women freedom of fourth and very important element of demanding “bread and peace” sparked other strikes and ‘looking the part’ if you want others, protests, which led to the abdication of Czar Nicholas II movement also especially men, to take you seriously. four days later and granted women the right to vote. What shackles us. You We are still shackled by what we wear shook everyone up was the fact that in 2016, the World to a meeting; imagine that! Perhaps men Economic Forum predicted “the gender gap won’t close may be working are too, but no handsome man is judged entirely until 2186. This is far too long to wait. Around in one of the based only on his looks. With women the world, IWD can be an important catalyst and vehicle though, any and every conversation for driving greater change for women and moving closer many swanky, can quickly move away from the busi- to gender parity.” Women are still far from equal in just international ness at hand to our outward demean- about any place in the world. our and personal lives. When will I get According to the United Nations’ 2015 report on the offices on married and how will I then manage the progress of the world’s women, the gap between women Gurugram’s Golf workload are more important than my and men remains particularly stubborn on issues of work. two startups’ business model. Surely, a Women do more unpaid household work than men and get Course Road; man’s personal life does not figure in his paid less when they do work in the formal economy. The but will have to professional dealings. Women have a long way to go in the struggle for equality (Representational Image) ‘developed countries’, for their part, do not face the same The lack of freedom of movement abysmal maternal mortality rates, rampant human rights think twice before also shackles us. You may be working to capital and are more vulnerable to protect and empower each other, one are more hands-on with their children, abuses, and other challenges that impoverished regions do. walking on the in one of the many swanky, interna- sexual exploitation. ‘Mansplaining’ or helping hand at a time. Men too play an and women too should not be expected Spending more on international aid directed at women and tional offices on Gurugram’s Golf Course that annoying habit of some men over- intrinsic role in our emancipation. It is to sacrifice their professional identities girls can help them rise out of poverty while also bringing road outside Road; but will have to think twice before simplifying every explanation for the the forward-thinking father, supportive in order to fit a role. their families and communities up with them. Spending at 10 pm walking on the road outside at 10 pm. supposed benefit of women. To dismiss spouse, and non-discriminatory male As women, we can be multi-faceted more on social safety net programmes such as paid fam- We are burdened with unnecessary exi- our ability to manage and handle busi- colleagues and friends who accompany because we are natural multi-taskers. ily leave and universal child care helps women participate gencies that weigh us down; and, that nesses, or for that matter, any complex us on our journey in life. Striving towards a healthy work-life more equally in the workforce, sparing them the choice has become our constant cross to bear. element of life is yet another shackle As parents, we urge our daughters balance, getting access to equal oppor- between making a living and caring for their family. Help- A senior venture capitalist shared that we strive to break today. to settle down, get married, concentrate tunities, and being able to live our lives ing women gain political power can help empower other an anecdote at a recent panel discus- Let’s also not forget how women on family life, instead of fuelling the on our chosen terms; that is what we women and girls, ensuring that women’s issues receive pri- sion surrounding gender in the world shackle each other. We gossip, humili- woman’s ambition. But, it is not a sin want not only on Women’s Day but on ority in policymaking. With International Women’s Day of private equity and venture capital. She ate, and pull each other down instead for women to be ambitious; so, why is it all days. We don’t want to be superior to and A Day Without a Woman, it is hoped that an awareness said it is common to find many inves- of providing mentoring. Many a time, that ambitious, career-oriented women men, we don’t want special treatment; would be raised to make it clear that this really is a cause tors evincing more interest in male co- we cannot look beyond our pettiness are looked upon differently? Nature just treat us as equals, and throw in a worth protesting and fighting for. And, for actual aware- founders of startups than their female and insecurities. Remember this, if has gifted us with the ability to repro- foot rub once in a while. ness, education in the backward and neglected regions is counterparts, and sometimes even when women have to be truly empowered, duce. But, society and life have both (The writer is a journalist and an absolute must. the woman is the primary founder! that support will have to come from evolved to include a more holistic iden- media entrepreneur. The views Women entrepreneurs have less access other women. Only together can we tity for both men and women. Fathers expressed are strictly personal) 9 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 10 March, 2018 mp in focus India’s military indigenisation Will India’s quest for a thriving domestic military industrial base see the light of the day?

ndia perhaps is the only country in the defence industry. India’s private sector has world with the rare distinction of hav- enough engineering depth to achieve that feat. ing the capability of sending a space mis- sion to Mars and yet not being able to Course correction needed for Defence PSUs PATHIKRIT PAYNE Imake a quality assault rifle to arm its men in In the same league, the time has also come uniform. Thus, the Indian Armed Forces, in for India’s Defence PSUs and Ordnance Fac- spite of being among the finest in the world, tory Boards to pull up their socks. If the sol- often fights battles without the best of weapon dier is accountable for his performance on the systems at their disposal. Yet, time and again battlefield amidst flying bullets and shrapnel, they emerge victorious by compensating that the same kind of accountability should be deficiency with valour in the battlefield. there for the companies who made his rifle This apart, even while several countries, and bullet-proof jackets. For long, India’s including many from the west, are looking Defence PSUs and OFBs had taken the Armed forward to India using its space credentials Forces for granted and with assured steady to launch its own satellites through ISRO’s work orders from the government, many rockets—India in the realm of defence acquisi- became complacent. tion continues to depend pitifully on imports Take for example the Israeli Aerospace for keeping its defence preparedness on the Industries or IAI. It is as much owned by the right track. This paradox has not just been a Government of Israel as OFBs are owned by While the big- major drain on the exchequer with the coun- the Indian Government. And yet, the differ- ticket acquisitions try accounting for 13 per cent of global weap- ences are striking. From drones to military ons import between 2012 and 2016, but it also air systems to ground defence systems and and striving raises pertinent questions on whether India, patrol boats to missiles systems, IAI is a class for quality in spite of its economic wherewithal, can apart. Many of their products such as Barak rightfully claim to be a regional powerhouse There is a pressing need to develop a robust military industrial base in the country (Representational Image) missiles to Phalcon air surveillance systems indigenisation with global aspirations if it has to depend so to Heron and Searcher UAVs are critical parts in the realm of much on imports for its defence requirements. short of expectations in terms of meeting the The road ahead Technology Groups Corp, Chengdu Aircraft of the Indian armoury. India’s Defence PSUs requirement of small arms of armed forces Recent steps related to simplifying the Industries Corp, Harbin Aircraft Industries and OFBs have a long way to go before they ballistic missile Is there are a ray of hope? and thus, opening up the sector to private Export-Import Policy and creating the Stan- Group and Hangxin Aviation Engineering can match the likes of the IAI of Israel. development or Without indulging in the blame game enterprises is a step in the right direction. dard Operating Procedure for the issuance Group to name a few. Further, the success It is also time for the DRDO to analyse of who essentially is culpable, the time has The quantum of this market is huge, which of No Objection Certificate for the export of of Brazil’s Embraer in the aerospace arena how USA’s Defence Advanced Research Proj- combat aircraft is come for every stakeholder to pull up his can be gauged from the fact that domestic military stores indicate the intent of the Gov- vindicates that a complex military indus- ect Agency (DARPA) has been successful in extremely critical, socks and do the needful to make India self- manufacturers would potentially be cater- ernment to not just broad base the defence trial base can be built from scratch if the creating cutting-edge futuristic technologies reliant in defence manufacturing. It ideally ing not just to the 1.4 million strong Indian industrial base but also make India a global intent is right. Offsets provide similar major for the US Armed Forces. Where credit is due, the same kind should not be a major problem to develop a Armed Forces but also to the million-strong manufacturing and supply chain hub. This has opportunities for Indian engineering and it should definitely be given to DRDO but had of importance, defence industrial ecosystem given the coun- Central Armed Police Forces and the 2.2 mil- been given further impetus by the announce- IT companies to become a critical part of it been up to its mark, India’s dependence on try’s enormous industrial infrastructure base lion personnel state police forces, in the long ment of the Modi Government to develop two the supply chain of the global arms market. imports would not have been so high. In many ideally, should spread across the public and private sector. Yet, run. This apart there would invariably be the defence industrial corridors, one of which will Many reputed Indian industrial giants have cases, though it was also about the quality have been given for curious reasons, the potential has never option of catering even to the global market be in Uttar Pradesh while the other would be now entered the domain of defence platform platforms developed by DRDO which were been leveraged to the fullest. For long, the through exports. in Tamil Nadu creating a linkage between production – while most of them have deep poorly-manufactured later by state-owned by the successive Indian industry too had blamed the Govern- Chennai and Bangalore. Add to this, the pockets to sustain for long, putting money defence companies. Nevertheless, the time governments ment for a step-motherly attitude for favour- Importance of small arms new category of capital procurement namely into research and development of products has come for India’s state-owned and private ing the Defence PSUs often at the cost of the For long, India spent an enormous amount ‘Buy Indian’- Indigenously Designed, Devel- is key. Joint ventures with foreign OEMs enterprises to collaborate for a greater good to small arms private sector. But, now, hopefully, much of of money for big-ticket acquisitions—from oped and Manufactured (IDDM) vindicates can provide access to readymade product and develop a symbiotic relationship. development too that would change. abroad—of critical weapon systems, starting the eagerness of the Modi Government to assembly and component manufacturing With the Modi Government’s increasing from fighter aircraft to missiles even while lit- promote not just domestic production but business but eventually, it is the capacity to Handholding is critical stress on developing the domestic defence erally thrusting on the Armed Forces what- also the indigenous development of defence absorb technology and to develop indige- On the part of the Ministry of Defence, it manufacturing base to reduce the quantum ever small arms the state-owned factories equipment. In addition, the Modi Govern- nous products from thereon which is key to is now imperative to do the real time hand- of imports down to 20-25 per cent over the produced. While the big-ticket acquisitions ment recently also allowed the private sector becoming a major defence OEM company holding of the private sector and help them next half of a decade, a whole new vista of and striving for quality indigenisation in the to manufacture eight selected categories of in its own league. develop into world-class entities. And for that opportunities is gradually opening up for realm of ballistic missile development or com- ammunition for the Indian Army along with to happen, project contracts have to be given Indian companies. bat aircraft is extremely critical, the same kind the commitment for long-term contracts for Emulating the success stories in other sectors to them within a defined timeline. While the One such area is the manufacturing of of importance, ideally, should have been given selected ammunition manufacturers, a sig- There are examples of companies like intent of the Government in terms of devel- small arms in the country. Recently, the by the successive governments to small arms nificant step towards reducing ammunition Hero Motocorp and Bajaj Auto who entered oping a robust military industrial base in the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed development too. The reason being, coun- imports in the future and developing indig- the two-wheeler market in a joint venture country with considerable participation from by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tries do not fight conventional wars every enous capabilities. with companies like Honda and Kawasaki of the private sector is beyond doubt, not much approved the procurement of 7.4 lakh assault day. However, it is the humble infantryman Japan and then eventually emerged as global has happened in the last four years in terms rifles for the Indian Armed Forces under the of the Indian Army or even the constables Can India emulate the success of China players in the automobile industry on their of major contracts going to the private sector. ‘Buy & Make (Indian)’ category. The esti- of the Central Police Forces who fight out or Brazil? own. Today, Hero Motocorp and Bajaj Auto Hopefully, the case of assault rifles production mated Rs 12,000 crore worth of rifles would the sub-conventional wars against terrorists The possibility of developing an indig- are some of the largest two-wheeler manufac- in India would be a new beginning and act thus be procured from OFB and the private and insurgents on a daily basis. Therefore, enous defence industrial base in India can turers in the world. Reliance Industries itself as a harbinger for India’s quest to reduce its sector, which has the option of setting up they deserve as much of the cutting-edge be gauged by the success of countries like is an iconic example of an Indian company dependence on military imports. The Indian manufacturing plants in collaboration with quality small arms as the pilots of the Indian China, which today boasts of a large num- starting from scratch and becoming one of private sector should grab this opportunity global OEMs. In spite of being considered at Air Force deserve fourth or fifth generation ber of reasonably prominent defence com- the largest integrated oil companies in the at the earliest. the lower end of the technology spectrum, combat crafts or the sailors deserve state of panies such as AVIC, Norinco, China South world. Thus, there is no reason why similar (The views expressed India’s state-owned OFBs has been woefully the art warships. 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While the Doklam DONALD J. TRUMP stand-off throws @realDonaldTrump up issues of keeping safe Kim Jong Un talked about denuclearization India’s territorial with the South Korean Representatives, integrity, it also not just a freeze. Also, no missile testing brings into by North Korea during this period of time. focus the more Great progress being made but sanctions will remain until an agreement is reached. persisting concern Meeting being planned! of combining preventive China’s People Liberation Army is reported to have been constructing helipads and trenches in Doklam development NARENDRA MODI he stand-off at Dokalm that Doklam is not Indian terri- distinct, and dense region has external ventures. Dealing a point of helpless dependency @narendramodi with progressive has been a persisting tory. The dispute regarding the been significantly isolated and with China in that regard is and then deploy the military development in concern since August territory is between China and alienated from mainland India. rather predictable and some to establish regional hegemony 2017 when People’s Bhutan, although this site is of Had the region been secured foreseeing will come handy with greater impact. the Northeast TLiberation Army set out to con- tremendous strategic signifi- with sound infrastructure and to keep matters non-confron- With China’s sophisticated Tripura is celebrating Diwali today! The so as to not just struct a road that could poten- cance to all the three countries. better connectivity in necessary tational. Despite the military development trajectory, there swearing-in ceremony of @BjpBiplab and tially severe the Northeast from Given India’s relations with collaboration with Bangladesh, stand-off, the trade relations is every likelihood of more ministers marks the start of a new era of secure the region mainland India. The Doklam Bhutan, and particularly for and effective inter-community between India and China func- Doklam-like confrontations. internally but also conflict did not escalate because its Protectorate status, India’s dispute-resolving methods in tion almost independently on That said, means and meth- progress and prosperity. Glad to have joined of China’s well-coordinated pri- extension into the territory is place, the threat looming over the surface. The mutual depen- ods to counter and/or prevent the ceremony in Agartala today. My best guard it against orities of securing its domes- justified; but so is China’s, given the chicken’s neck would have dence of the two economies has such stand-offs must also be wishes to the team. any external turn tic economy and establishing the dispute and China’s unde- been considerably reduced. managed to keep the military prepared in time. It remains its hegemony subsequently in niable capacity to overpower a So, while the Doklam stand- encroachment at bay - but not a challenge for India to walk of events South Asia. While the sea route state with regard to territory. off throws up issues of keeping resolved. the tightrope between keep- via Indian maritime territory is However, the panic created safe India’s territorial integ- China’s budgetary alloca- ing a holistic growth of the WILLIAM DALRYMPLE a vital commercial lifeline for by the Chinese forces construct- rity, it also brings into focus tion for defense speaks volumes domestic economy and assert- @DalrympleWill China in terms of economic sta- ing more and greater military the more persisting concern of about how important territorial ing its claim along the borders bility and sustenance, the ambi- infrastructure in Doklam ought combining preventive develop- hegemony is for China. Com- to deter any armed encroach- tion of marking its presence to remind one of the lapses that ment with progressive develop- pounded by how the balance ment. Undoubtedly, China is in the Indian Ocean Region have put the Northeast and ment in the Northeast so as to of trade is tipping dangerously practising the ancient wisdom ‘It is lack of confidence, more than anything has earned China a formida- Indian security in such a vul- not just secure the region inter- in favour of China and their of Sun Tzu: “The supreme art else, that kills a civilisation. We can destroy ble stature. nerable position. The north- nally but also guard it against growing investment in India, of war is to subdue the enemy ourselves by cynicism and disillusion, just Dokalm may house India’s eastern region has largely been any external turn of events. it is rather obvious that Chi- without fighting”. as effectively as by bombs.’ Kenneth Clark, last military post on the Bhu- ignored altogether with regard The laudable thing about na’s strategy is to first secure (The author is Senior Copy tan-China-Sikkim trijunction to development and connec- China is that it does not com- the domestic economy, then Editor with Millennium Post. Civilisation but it must be borne in mind tivity. The ethnically diverse, promise domestic stability for bring the opponent economy to The views are strictly personal) 10 world mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 10 March, 2018 Saeed’s properties seized Trump agrees to meet North in PoK, Punjab: Official

ISLAMABAD: All properties of Mumbai attack mastermind Korea's Kim: White House Hafiz Saeed's banned Jamaat- ud-Dawa and its charity arm WASHINGTON DC: US Presi- have been confiscated in PoK dent Donald Trump has agreed US 'surprise' at North and Gilgit-Baltistan while 148 to meet North Korean leader properties were seized in Pun- Kim Jong Un by May, the White jab province during a crack- House announced on Friday, down on the two organisations, setting the stage for an unprece- Korea talk offer: Tillerson a senior Pakistani official has dented summit between the two said. leaders following months of ten- DJIBOUTI: Secretary of State News of the summit, which Interior secretary Arshad sion over Pyongyang's nuclear Rex Tillerson on Friday said South Korean President Moon Mirza told the Senate Com- and missile programmes. Washington had been sur- Jae-in said was "like a miracle", mittee on Interior on Thurs- In a stunning development, prised by North Korean leader is the latest step in a quickening day that the Islamabad Capital senior South Korean officials Kim Jong Un's willingness to detente after a period of height- Territory (ICT) had confis- against the proscribed organ- Senator Shahi Syed said visiting the US announced hold direct talks with the US ened rhetoric and extreme ten- cated three immovable assets isations, he said the finance Pakistan got a bad name for the news of verbally convey- on the nuclear standoff in the sion between Washington and of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and ministry was the lead agency. fighting the CIA-sponsored ing Kim's invitation to Trump Korean peninsula. Pyongyang. Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation While highlighting other jihad. for talks. "What changed was his pos- Just hours before the sum- (FIF), including hospitals and measures against these outfits, He said it was incumbent The White House said The two nations had recently lic of Korea, along with the ture in a fairly dramatic way," mit announcement, Tillerson dispensaries. Mirza said the passports of the on Ulema-e-Haq (the true Trump was ready to meet Kim threatened to wipe each other United States, Japan, and our Tillerson said in Djibouti dur- had said that the United States The meeting was presided persons associated with them scholars) to confess that a mis- by May , at a time and location out. Trump's decision to meet many partners around the ing a five-nation Africa tour. was "a long way" from talking over by Senator Rehman Malik, had been cancelled, a move that take had been committed in yet to be determined. Kim, after a year in which the world, remain fully and reso- "In all honesty, that came directly to North Korea. 'The Express Tribune' reported. had barred them from flying the past. The announcement came two have repeatedly traded lutely committed to the com- as a little bit of a surprise to "In terms of direct talks... Mirza told the committee abroad. He said Maulana Sami-ul- amid months of tension between insults, is being seen as a plete denuclearization of the us, as well that he was so for- we're a long way from nego- that the humanitarian organ- Moreover, their weap- Haq had been openly claimed the two nations. remarkable breakthrough. Korean Peninsula," Chung said. ward-leaning in his conversa- tiations, we just need to be isation Pakistan Red Crescent ons' licenses had also been that Taliban were like his chil- If the meeting takes place it South Korean National He said South Korea was tions with the delegation from very clear-eyed and realistic had been directed to take over cancelled and they had been dren, yet two grants of 300 and would be the first ever between Security Adviser Chung Eui- optimistic about continuing South Korea." about it," Tillerson had said in seven ambulances associated stopped from raising funds as 270 million rupees were given leaders of the two countries. Yong, who led his country's del- a diplomatic process to test Tillerson's comments came the Ethiopian capital of Addis with the two organisations. well, he added. to his religious seminary Darul Trump himself confirmed egation to Pyongyang this week the possibility of a peaceful after President Trump agreed Ababa on Thursday. Previously, the commit- Mirza said a meeting Uloom Haqqania by the Khy- the meeting in a tweet, adding for talks with the North Korean resolution. to a historic meeting with Kim, A first step would be "talks tee had sought briefing by the would be held next week in ber-Pakhtunkhwa government. that US sanctions would remain leaders, briefed Trump and his "The Republic of Korea, the the first ever between a US about talks" to see if "condi- Ministry of Interior and For- the finance ministry in which "If you want to do reforms in place until a denuclearisation national security team. United States, and our partners president and a North Korean tions are right to even begin eign Affairs on what measures representatives of the Finan- for madrasas then it should deal was achieved. Reading from a prepared stand together in insisting that leader. thinking about negotiations," the government had taken in cial Action Task Force would not only be specific to Darul "Kim Jong Un talked about statement, Chung said the North we not repeat the mistakes of The meeting is due to take Secretary of State Rex Tillerson view of Pakistan's placement also participate. Uloom Haqqania. It should be denuclearization with the South Korean leader has expressed his the past, and that the pressure place by the end of May. had said. AGENCIES on 'grey list' of the Financial During this meeting, he for all religious seminaries, he Korean Representatives, not "eagerness to meet with Presi- will continue until North Korea Action Task Force (FATF). said a reporting mechanism said. just a freeze. Also, no missile dent Trump as soon as possible." matches its words with con- Mirza informed the panel would be designed to satisfy Minister of State for Inte- testing by North Korea dur- Chung attributed the North crete actions," the South Korean South Korea’s President praises that the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the FATF demands regarding rior Tallal Chaudry said that ing this period of time. Great Korean turnaround to Trump's national security adviser said. the JuD and the FIF were on the these organisations. matters needed to be reviewed progress being made but sanc- leadership and his maximum Reacting to the announce- potential Trump-Kim meeting United Nations Security Coun- In a Financial Action Task if the international community tions will remain until an agree- pressure policy together with ment White House Press Sec- cil's (UNSC) sanction list as per Force (FATF) meeting in Paris, was not ready to buy Pakistan's ment is reached. Meeting being international solidarity. retary Sarah Sanders said, SEOUL: South Korean President Moon Jae-in says its resolution number 1267. he said, Pakistan was given narrative even as the country planned!," Trump tweeted. In his meeting with the "President Trump greatly a planned summit between US President Donald Therefore, Pakistan was three months to satisfy it with massively suffered during the North Korea last year North Korean leader, Chung appreciates the nice words of Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will supposed to impose sanc- regard to measures taken by war against terror. increased the pace of its mis- said Trump is committed to the South Korean delegation tions against the three outfits, the country against the organ- "You can't fool the world. sile programme. On November denuclearisation of the Korean and President Moon. He will be a "historical milestone" that will put the denucle- he said. isations declared proscribed by It's better to get along with the 29 last year, the North Korean Peninsula. "Kim pledged that accept the invitation to meet arization of the Korean Peninsula "really on track." The Anti-Terrorism Act the UNSC. rest of the world," Chaudhry leader said that his country had North Korea will refrain from with Kim Jong Un at a place and Moon in a statement read out by his spokesman on (ATA) was also amended Besides having interna- stated. achieved full nuclear statehood any further nuclear or missile time to be determined." Friday also complimented Trump for accepting Kim's through a presidential order tional obligations Pakistan also Senator Jehanzeb Jamaldini after what he said was the suc- tests. He understands that the She added that the sanctions invitation for a summit, saying Trump's leadership for taking action against the had some internal obligations, said Pakistan committed mis- cessful test of a new missile routine joint military exercises on the reclusive nation must will be praised "not only by the residents of South three organisations that had the official said. takes one after the other in the capable of striking anywhere between the Republic of Korea remain. been declared proscribed by However, senators in the first and second round of the in the United States. and the United States must con- "We look forward to the and North Korea but every peace-loving person the UNSC, he added. parliamentary panel strongly war in Afghanistan. Fears of a catastrophic con- tinue. He expressed his eager- denuclearization of North around the world." Moon is also preparing for a The panel members were criticised the policy of the He said no proscribed flict between the US and North ness to meet President Trump Korea. In the meantime, all summit with Kim at a border village between the also informed that in consul- successive governments on organisation should be allowed Korea spiked as the leaders of as soon as possible," he said. sanctions and maximum pres- Koreas in April. Trump agreed to meet with Kim by tation with multiple stakehold- countering terrorism and rad- to work with a different name. the two nations taunted each "President Trump appre- sure must remain," Sanders said. the end of May. The meeting would be unprece- ers a checklist was prepared icalisation and urged the gov- "We are still in a state of other, with the US President ciated the briefing, and said According to a senior admin- dented during seven decades of animosity between and circulated among the ernment that it was time to denial; not ready to identify the Donald Trump calling North he would meet Kim Jong-un istration official, Trump may stakeholders for taking action look inward and do more for mistakes. We term the banned the US and North Korea. AGENCIES Korean leader Kim Jong-un by May to achieve permanent meet the North Korean leader against the JuD and the FIF. a respectable standing in the outfits as Jihadi organisations," Rocket Man'. denuclearization. The Repub- in couple of months. AGENCIES Regarding the action comity of nations. he stated. AGENCIES Taliban assault Russia slams ex-spy poisoning Ultra-nationalist Myanmar Pak court orders outpost, kill 10 allegations as ‘propaganda’ monk walks free from prison Musharraf's arrest policemen ADDIS ABABA: Russian For- eign Minister Sergei Lavrov on YANGON: An ultra-nation- ISLAMABAD: A special Pak- A conviction for high trea- KABUL: An Afghan official Friday dismissed as "propa- alist Myanmar monk was istani tribunal has ordered the son carries the death penalty or says the Taliban launched a ganda" accusations that Mos- released from prison on Fri- government to arrest former life imprisonment. deadly assault on an army cow was behind a nerve agent day after serving time for incit- military ruler Pervez Mush- The court during on Thurs- outpost in a remote region attack on a former double agent ing unrest in an anti-Rohingya arraf and confiscate all his day's asked the Federal Inves- of northern Takhar province, residing in Britain. protest in 2016, a rare punish- properties as it heard the high tigation Agency (FIA) officials killing 10 local policemen and British media and politicians ment handed to one of the treason case against the "pro- what the procedure is to bring wounding nine. have said the attack on Sergei injured in the incident which country's hardline Buddhist claimed offender" for imposing back an absconder from Provincial police spokes- Skripal, who came to Britain in a took place in the sleepy south- clergymen. emergency rule in the country abroad. man Khali Aseir said on Friday spy swap in 2010, bears the hall- western English city of Salis- Parmaukkha, who was in 2007. The officials replied the that a large number of Taliban marks of a Russian operation. bury where Skripal was found handed a three-month jail The 74-year-old former interior ministry should send fighters assaulted the outpost "They're levelling accusa- on Sunday, slumped on a bench term, has helped peddle a fiery president was indicted in them a request after which overnight. tions against us for everything with his daughter Yulia. brand of Buddhist nationalism March, 2014 on treason charges action could be taken. He says the members of the that goes wrong -- according to "If action needs to be taken, and Islamophobia in Myanmar, for imposing emergency in Afridi then said the court local police were ambushed our western partners -- on this then the government will do a country accused of waging the country which led to the is ordering the arrest of and killed while on their way to very planet," Lavrov said during that," British Prime Minister an ethnic cleansing campaign and the nation," said Aye Lay, a cides with the end of a year- confinement of a number of Musharraf and seizure of his the outpost to assist the Afghan a visit to the Ethiopian capital Theresa May has pledged. against Rohingya Muslims. 32-year-old supporter. long public speaking ban on superior court judges in their properties. soldiers in the remote district Addis Ababa. National counter-terrorism The monk was arrested in Anti-Muslim hate speech Wirathu - another firebrand houses and sacking of over 100 Musharraf's counsel, of Khwaja Ghar. "This is propaganda fair and police have taken over the inves- November over a rally he held has been brewing in Myanmar monk known as the face of judges. Akhtar Shah, prayed to the The soldiers suffered no square and it is trying to raise tigation which they are treating outside the US Embassy in for several years, often spilling Myanmar's Buddhist nation- A three-member bench court not to order confiscation casualties. Taliban spokesman tension." as attempted murder. Yangon in April 2016 to pro- over into bouts of bloodshed. alist movement. headed by Peshawar High of Musharraf's properties until Zabihullah Mujahid claimed While Britain has not for- Skripal was a former colonel test against America's use of Religious hatred has surged Wirathu, once dubbed the Court Chief Justice Yahya March 21, but Afridi remarked responsibility for the assault mally blamed Russia for the in Russian military intelligence the word "Rohingya". in the wake of a ruthless mili- "Buddhist Bin Laden", was Afridi held its first hearing in the court procedure cannot be late on Thursday and the police attack, Foreign Secretary Boris who was jailed for betraying The Buddhist-majority tary crackdown that has com- barred from giving public the case in eight months. violated. slayings. AGENCIES Johnson said it "echoes" the 2006 agents to Britain's MI6 secret nation refuses to recognise the pelled 700,000 Rohingya to flee sermons last year by a coun- During the hearing, the During the hearing, the poisoning in London of former service. In 2010, he was par- Rohingya as citizens, referring the country since August. cil of senior monks who said interior ministry submitted in court sought mutual legal assis- Siliguri Jalpaiguri Russian spy and Kremlin critic doned and then flown to Brit- pejoratively to the commu- The UN says the campaign he had "repeatedly delivered the court a report on Mush- tance agreement with the UAE Development Authority Alexander Litvinenko. ain as part of a high-profile spy nity as "Bengalis" and insist- amounts to ethnic cleansing hate speech against religions to arraf's properties, stating four in the matter of his arrest from London blamed Moscow for swap involving Russia and the ing they are illegal immigrants and possible genocide. cause communal strife." of the seven properties are Dubai. that attack. Some 21 people were United States. AGENCIES from Bangladesh. But many in the Buddhist The monk was also recently owned by the former president, The court also expressed On Friday several dozen majority support the crack- kicked off Facebook, where he The Nation reported. anger over non-receipt of Government of West Bengal supporters cheered and scat- down, which the army says was had amassed a huge following Prosecutor Akram Sheikh details of his foreign proper- North Bengal Development Department tered petals in front of Par- needed to crush a Rohingya with incendiary anti-Muslim asked the court to order ties even after 10 months. Branch Secretariat Uttarkanya, Fulbari, Jalpaiguri maukkha as he walked out militant uprising. posts. Musharraf's arrest and his The court questioned what ABRIDGED -e-NIT of Yangon's notorious Insein Over the past year religious The social media giant said production. problem lies with initiation of prison at dawn before head- authorities have taken some it took down his page in Janu- Musharraf, who left the action in respect of his prop- NIT ref. no. Name of work Estimated Last date of Bid Amount submission ing to pray at the city's iconic steps to curb the influence of ary in accordance with a policy country for Dubai in March erties outside the country and NIT-184 OF Construction of Community 1,30,98,576.00 02/04/2018 up Shwedagon Pagoda. ultra-nationalist monks like that prohibits "people dedi- 2016, was declared a pro- why Interpol has not been con- 2017-18 Hall at Kartika T.E. in Raidak to 15:00 Hours "He has work to do...I love Parmaukkha. cated to promoting hatred and claimed absconder by the court tacted after issuance of war- G.P. & at Kumargram Forest everything he does for religion His release on Friday coin- violence against others". AGENCIES in May 2016. rants against him. AGENCIES Village in Newland Kumargram Sankosh G.P. within Kumargram Block in the District of Alipur- duar during the year 2017 - 18 Sd/- Gandhi’s rare signed photo fetches over $41k at auction Superintending Engineer North Bengal Development Departrnent WASHINGTON DC: A signed vin- work," said Bobby Livingston, executive Details can be seen in the Official Website www.wbnorthbengaldev.gov.in tage photo of Mahatma Gandhi, walk- VP at RR Auction. For all details and online tender submission visit https://wbtenders.gov.in ing alongside Madan Mohan Malaviya, "We are not surprised that this giant was auctioned for USD 41,806 in the of the 20th century still resonates today," United States. he added. Government of West Bengal Signed in fountain pen, "M K Gan- At the auction, Karl Marx's letter North Bengal Development Department dhi," the rare photo was taken after the requesting copies of his 'Revelations' Branch Secretariat Uttarkanya, Fulbari, Jalpaiguri second session of India's Round Table from a noted radical editor sold for ABRIDGED -e-NIQ Conference in London in September USD 53,509. Leo Tolstoy letter written NIQ ref. no. Name of work Last Date Date & Time 1931, according to Boston-based RR in 1903 offering editorial advice sold of Submis- of opening Auction. for USD 21,450. Claud Monet letter sion of Quotation As the delegate acting on behalf of describing the intensity of his artistic Quotation the Indian National Congress, Gandhi process fetched USD 21,128. NIQ No. 120 Supply of 4(Four) nos. HP-Desktop 19/03/2018 21/03/2018 up of 2017-18 PC Set including Printer, UPS and upto 12.00 to 12.30 Hours attended the second session of the Brit- Wolfgang Pauli letter written in 1949 (2nd Call) Antivirus for the office of the North p.m ish-organised round table conference, to an eminent American physicist sold Bengal Development Department, a three-part conference series held in for USD 14,700 while Jean-Paul Sar- Mitra Building, 8, Lyons Range, Kolkata-70000l London from 1930 to 1932, with the aim tre portion of a handwritten draft for Sd/- Executive Engineer of discussing the ongoing constitutional his autobiographical work Les Motes North Bengal Development Departrnent reforms in India, a media release said. a representative advocating for a free a temporary inconvenience that lasted sold for USD 12,105, according to PR Malaviya, who had formerly been India. from August 8-December 19, 1931, Auction. Details can be seen in the Official Website www.wbnorthbengaldev.gov.in For all details and online tender submission visit https://wbtenders.gov.in president of the Congress and played a The photo dates to a period in which according to RR Auction. The Fine Autographs and Artifacts significant role in the Gandhi-led non- Gandhi, suffering from pain in his right "The autographed photo of Gan- auction began on February 17 and con- cooperation movement, joined him as thumb, opted to write with his left hand, dhi presents him as he is doing his life's cluded on March 7. AGENCIES world 11 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 10 March, 2018 mp US announces $ 5 mn reward Jaspal Atwal apologises for for Pak Taliban leader Fazlullah

WASHINGTON: The US on embarrassing Canadian PM Friday announced a USD 5 million reward for information OT TAWA: Jaspal Atwal, a con- DURING VISIT TO INDIA rance about his criminal past leading to the arrest of Mau- victed Sikh terrorist, has apolo- are being disingenuous. lana Fazlullah, the chief of the gised for the "embarrassment" acquitted in the 1985 beating of "He was a political embar- banned terror outfit Tehreek-e- he caused to Canadian Prime Ujjal Dosanjh, a vocal oppo- rassment to the prime minis- Taliban Pakistan which has car- Minister Justin Trudeau and nent of Sikh extremism who ter, that's obviously accepted ried out several deadly attacks, India by attending an event later became British Columbia ... but let's make sure this is on including the 2014 Peshawar during his visit to Mumbai and premier and a federal Cabinet the record Mr. Atwal presents school massacre in which over asserted that he no longer sup- minister. absolutely no security threat to 150 people, mostly students, ported the Sikh independence Meanwhile, Indian-ori- this country or any other coun- were killed. movement. gin Liberal MP Randeep Sarai try," Gill added. The announcement by The controversy surround- said in a statement that he was Atwal said this was not the State Department came a ing Atwal erupted last month responsible for the invitation to his first visit to India since his day after Fazlullah's son was after he was photographed Atwal. Atwal told reporters that release from custody, adding he reported killed in a US drone historically maintained close Shuja Khanzada and 18 of his with Trudeau's wife Sophie he was travelling to India this travelled to his homeland twice strike in Afghanistan. ties with al-Qaeda. supporters. Gregoire and other senior offi- year, and asked Sarai if he could in 2017 and received a visa from In 2012, Fazlullah ordered Since being appointed Wali, also known as Omar cials at the event in Mumbai attend an event with Canadian the Indian government with- the assassination of Pakistani by the group's central Shura Khalid Khorasani, was born as part of Trudeau's first state politicians during Trudeau's out trouble. school girl Malala Yousafzai for Council in November 2013, in Mohmand Agency in Pak- visit to India. visit. "I was eventually pro- "At all times I visited India promoting girls' right to edu- Fazlullah has organised and istan and is believed to be in He was also invited to the Vancouver on Thursday. adding he is no longer a sup- vided invitation by the Cana- lawfully and with the full per- cation and publicly criticized directed several TTP attacks his late 30s. dinner reception at the resi- Reading from a prepared porter of the Sikh independence dian ambassador and attended mission of the Indian govern- Fazlullah and the TTP, it said. in Pakistan and has publicly He is a former journal- dence of the Canadian High statement, he said he was movement. a reception," Atwal said. ment," he claimed. Malala was seriously injured in blamed the US for military ist and poet and has studied Commissioner in Delhi during "shocked and devastated" when "I, like the vast majority He also said that he has Opposition parties in the attack and had to be shifted operations against the group. at a number of madrasas in Trudeau's week-long visit. The controversy exploded over his of Sikhs who once advocated associated with politicians from Ottawa have also demanded to the UK for specialised treat- In December 2014, Karachi. invitation was later withdrawn. attendance at the event. for this cause, have reconciled Canada's three major political an explanation after reports ment. She won the Nobel Peace Fazlullah's operatives carried According to the State Atwal, 62, was a Sikh sepa- "I had assumed there would with the nation of India," he was parties. Atwal's lawyer, Rishi emerged that an unnamed Prize in 2014. out the most lethal terror- Department, Mangal Bagh and ratist active in the banned Inter- be no problem. No one at any quoted as saying by CBC News. Gill, did not allow reporters to Canadian official blamed fac- Under its rewards for jus- ist attack in Pakistan's history his group earns revenue from national Sikh Youth Federation point indicated there would be "I have nothing but regret ask his client questions during tions in the Indian govern- tice programme, the US also when they killed 151 people, drug trafficking, smuggling, when he was convicted for any issue," said Atwal. and remorse for my actions and on Thursday's press conference, ment for Atwal's presence at announced a USD 3 million including more than 130 chil- kidnapping, raids on NATO attempting to murder Punjab "I am sorry for the embar- the suffering I caused to the vic- the Star.com reported. the event a claim that Conser- reward for information each dren, during an attack on Army convoys and taxes on transit minister Malkiat Singh Sidhu rassment this matter has caused tim. What I did was described Atwal never illegally entered vative Leader Andrew Scheer on Abdul Wali of Jamaat ul- Public School in Peshawar. trade between Pakistan and in Vancouver in 1986. He was to Canada, India, my commu- as an act of terror by the judge India and has visited a number called "a conspiracy theory that Ahrar (JuA) and Lashkar-e- Abdul Wali reportedly Afghanistan. sentenced to 20 years in jail. He nity and family and friends," who dealt with this matter. I of times since his release from is unsupported by any proof," Islam leader Mangal Bagh. operates from Afghanistan's Bagh has led Lashkar- was released on parole in the Atwal was quoted as saying by accept full responsibility. I do prison, Gill said. the report said. Jamaat-ul-Ahrar is a ter- Nangarhar and Kunar Prov- e-Islam since 2006 and has early 1990s. the Star.com. not disagree with the court's Gill said Atwal went Sarai has also apologised for rorist organisation that split inces. Under Wali's leader- routinely shifted alliances to After several days of silence, Atwal said he has "nothing conclusions," he said. through the "proper channels" inviting Atwal and has resigned away from Tehreek-e-Taliban ship, JuA has been one of the protect illicit revenue streams Atwal finally addressed the sit- but regret and remorse" for his According to the Vancouver to get an invitation to the event, as the Liberal Party's Pacific Pakistan (TTP) while Lashkar- most operationally active TTP while enforcing an extreme ver- uation at his lawyer's office in role in the 1986 attack on Sidhu, Sun, Atwal was also charged but adding those who feign igno- caucus chair. AGENCIES e-Islam is based in Pakistan's networks in the Punjab Prov- sion of Deobandi Islam in the Khyber Tribal Agency. ince and has claimed multiple areas of eastern Afghanistan The announcement came suicide bombings and other and western Pakistan that he Over 100 ministers punished as Pakistan Foreign Secretary attacks throughout Pakistan. controls, particularly Nangar- Japan PM hails N Korea talks Tehmina Janjua held meetings In March 2016, JuA con- har Province in Afghanistan. with officials of the Trump ducted a suicide bombing at Born in Khyber Agency in Xi's anti-graft campaign administration, including the a public park in Lahore that in Pakistan, he is believed to on basis of denuclearization White House and the State killed 75 people and injured be in his mid-40s. Bagh is a BEIJING: More than 100 Chi- launched a massive anti-graft Department. 340 others. member of the Afridi tribe. nese ministers were among campaign which included the TOKYO: Japan's prime min- The State Department said In August 2015, JuA He studied at a madrasa for 2.63 lakh people punished for military. ister on Friday welcomed the the TTP was a terrorist organ- claimed responsibility for a sui- several years and later fought corruption in the country over Those punished included surprise announcement of a isation based in the tribal areas cide bombing in Punjab that alongside militant groups in the past five years in the mas- four former high-level party summit between US President of eastern Afghanistan. It has killed Punjab Home Minister Afghanistan. AGENCIES sive anti-graft campaign car- CPC Politburo members Bo Donald Trump and North ried out by President Xi Jinping Xilai, Zhou Yongkang, Guo Korea's Kim Jong Un by the Irreconcilable guns who is set to be China's leader Boxiong, Sun Zhengcai. end of May. Lankan troops on for life, according to a report. Officials reports earlier "I highly appreciate North need to be silenced Courts at various levels said over a million officials Korea's change that it will begin concluded 1.95 lakh graft cases have been punished in the talks on the premise of denucle- in Afghanistan: from 2013 to 2017, implicat- campaign. arisation," Shinzo Abe said, add- high alert after fresh ing 2.63 lakh people, a report A recent article in the Hong ing that he planned to visit the India tells UNSC delivered by Chief Justice Zhou Kong-based South China United States to meet Trump Qiang of China's Supreme Morning Post said over 100 "as early as April". "We will keep putting maxi- South Korean envoys are communal violence Court to the National People's generals and more than 4,000 Japan has been cautious mum pressure (on North Korea) expected to visit Japan next UNITED NATIONS: India Congress (NPC), the country's general officers having been about a recent Olympics-driven until North Korea takes concrete week to brief Abe on the latest has supported the recent move COLOMBO: Sri Lankan troops troops and 750 special task parliament said. purged, ostensibly for corrup- rapprochement on the Korean actions toward denuclearisation developments in the fast-mov- of the unity government in on Friday guarded mosques forces have been deployed on This included cases involv- tion in the People's Liberation peninsula, with Abe warning in a manner that is complete, ing apparent detente. Afghanistan for peace talks with ahead of Friday prayers and the ground in Kandy. ing 101 former officials at the Army (PLA). on Thursday that "talks for the verifiable and irreversible." Trump and Kim are the Taliban, saying the "irrec- stepped up security amid grow- During the curfew last provincial and ministerial level The extent of the campaign sake of talks are meaningless". Abe said he had spoken expected to meet by the end of oncilable guns" in the war-torn ing fears that the communal night, rioters tried to attack or above over the past five has sparked allegations that Xi But he sounded a positive to Trump this morning and May, though there has been no country need to be silenced. violence between majority Sin- Muslim sites. The Army swiftly years, the report was quoted has made use of it to consoli- note on the planned Trump- "agreed that I'd like to visit the confirmation of an exact date or At the 2nd Kabul Process hala Buddhists and minority intervened to prevent arson. by state-run Xinhua news date his power. Kim summit, hailing it as "the US and have a summit with him location for the shock summit. Conference on February 28, Muslims could spread across There were however incidents agency. As he began his second five- achievement of cooperation as early as April". Trump himself confirmed Afghanistan President Ashraf the country. of stone pelting at Muslim sites A total of 13,000 people year term, the CPC has brought between... Japan, the US, and Japan, a close US ally in the the plans in a tweet hailing Ghani called on the Taliban Anti-Muslim riots, since elsewhere in the island. were convicted for offering in a constitutional amendment South Korea to maintain great region, is in the direct firing line "great progress" in the push to to participate in peace talks to Monday, have left two per- The police said the main bribes, the report said. removing the two-term limit pressure". of North Korean missiles and persuade Pyongyang to end its "save the country" while offer- sons dead and damaged sev- suspects who were arrested Since Xi took over power for president which is to be "There is no change in policy saw two fly over its territory nuclear programme. ing security and incentives like eral homes, businesses and on Thursday were brought as chief of the ruling Commu- ratified by the NPC later this for Japan and the United States," in 2017, sparking outrage and "Meeting being planned!" he passports to insurgents who take mosques in the Kandy district to Colombo for further nist Party of China (CPC), he week. AGENCIES he added. lifting tensions to fever pitch. tweeted. AGENCIES part in the negotiations. . The violence erupted after the questioning. Ghani had said a ceasefire death of a man from the mainly The arrests of main suspects must be agreed on and the Tali- Buddhist Sinhalese majority on Thursday came after the PNG quake toll rises above 100 in Australia S Korean actor accused of ban should be declared a politi- last week. To rein in commu- police came under increasing cal group. nal violence, a state of emer- public criticism over its alleged Sydney: The death toll from an earthquake that hit Papua New Guinea last month sexual assault found dead "The Afghan Government's gency has been imposed by inaction to prevent violence has topped 100 with thousands injured, Prime Minister Peter O'Neill said on Friday, willingness for peace is despite President Maithripala Sirise- in spite of the imposition of the fact that armed groups have na's government. curfew. warning it will take years for the region to recover. The Pacific nation's mountainous SEOUL: A South Korean actor identified themselves and dem- Fresh violence erupted on President Sirisena, under interior was struck by a 7.5-magnitude tremor on February 26, triggering land- accused of sexual assault in a onstrated to all of us that they Thursday in Muslim neighbour- attack for alleged police inac- slides that blocked roads, caused power outages and cut off villages. Communities spiralling wave of #MeToo are the irreconcilables, India's hoods in Sri Lanka's hilly cen- tion, also replaced Prime Min- have also been rattled by strong aftershocks, sparking fears among disenchanted accusations in the country was Permanent Representative to tral district. ister Wickremesinghe as the law and suspicious residents that the shaking was somehow caused by oil and gas found dead on Friday, Yonhap the United Nations Syed Akba- Most Muslim-owned busi- and order minister. operations in the area. “Tragically, the Highlands earthquake has already claimed news agency reported. ruddin told the UN Security nesses in the country remained Some 81 people have been Jo Min-ki, who had been Council during an open debate shut on Friday as troops detain for inciting violence the lives of an estimated more than 100 Papua New Guineans, with many more accused of sexually molesting on Afghanistan. remained on high alert to pre- against Muslims. still missing and thousands of people injured,” O’Neill said. The premier has visited at least eight victims, was found has gradually gained ground "These efforts of the Afghan vent any untoward incidents The Kandy region is the devastated region and said his government and aid agencies were focused dead at his home in Seoul, Yon- in South Korea, which remains government calling on the after Friday prayers. about 115 kilometres from on delivering clean water, food and shelter to victims, and restoring electricity and hap cited police as saying, add- socially conservative and patri- armed groups to cease vio- In the capital Colombo too, Colombo. It is popular tourist communications. AGENCIES ing suicide was suspected. archal in many respects despite lence and join the national peace Muslim-owned businesses were as well as Buddhist pilgrimage Most of his victims were its economic and technological and reconciliation process that closed this morning. Troops destination. drama students at a provincial advances. would protect the rights of all guarded mosques in the city The Sinhalese Buddhists are university where he taught, it Accusations of abuse have the citizens, including women, while extra deployments were about 75 per cent of Sri Lanka's Philippine president needs 'psychiatric said, adding the 52-year-old been laid against prominent children and the minorities, made to strengthen security 21 million population while had been forced out of his pro- men in fields ranging from pol- deserves the full support," he and maintain peace. Muslims are 10 percent of the fessorship over the scandal, itics to the arts. said on Thursday. Police said the situation had population. Tensions between evaluation', says UN rights chief leaving his career in tatters. Earlier this week, provincial Akbaruddin, however, said been largely peaceful in Kandy Muslim groups and the major- His roles were mainly in governor and former presiden- it should be clear to the armed during the last 12 hours. All ity Sinhalese Buddhist com- GENEVA: The UN human terrorism. Manila has accused television series, but he also tial contender Ahn Hee-jung opposition that there would be schools in the district remained munity in the country have rights chief said on Friday that Carpuz of "alleged membership appeared in a number of films. resigned after an aide accused no tolerance for those who con- closed. escalated since the end of the Philippine President Rodrigo of the Communist Party of the The #MeToo movement him of multiple rapes. AGENCIES tinue violence. AGENCIES About 3,000 police, 2,500 civil war in May 2009. AGENCIES Duterte, who has launched pro- Philippines and (the) New Peo- fanity-laced diatribes against ple's Army", Zeid said. The New United Nations rapporteurs, People's Army, which is waging needs "psychiatric evaluation". a decades-old Maoist armed Krill could prove secret weapon in ocean plastics battle Listing some of Manila's rebellion, has been designated actions against UN envoys, a "terrorist organisation" by the CANBERRA: They might dollars in damage to marine the ecosystem”, Kawagu- including reportedly filing ter- US State Department. be at the bottom of the food ecosystems and killing an esti- chi said. He added that the rorism charges against one, In an exchange with Manila's Zeid said that Carpuz chain, but krill could prove to mated one million sea birds, research suggested other zoo- rights chief Zeid Ra'ad Al Hus- envoys in the UN Human Rights believes she has been targeted be a secret weapon in the fight 100,000 sea mammals and plankton with similar diges- sein said "it makes one believe Council on Thursday, Zeid because of comments she made against the growing threat of untold numbers of fish, stud- tive systems may also be able that the president of the Phil- referred to November media regarding the alleged killings of plastic pollution in the world's ies have shown. to break down microplastics. ippines needs to submit him- reports from the Philippines indigenous people in the south- oceans. UN Secretary General But Dawson cautioned self to some sort of psychiatric that quoted Duterte threaten- ern region of Mindanao, where New research Friday Antonio Guterres last year the finding could also be a evaluation." ing to slap Callamard, while Duterte has imposed martial showed the tiny zooplankton cited one study that showed double-edged sword, citing Zeid and other UN rights using profanity. law in an effort to curb a jihad- are capable of digesting micro- plastic could outweigh fish in the potential for toxins to be officials have focused significant "This is absolutely dis- ist threat. plastics -- under five milli- 2050 if nothing was done. passed down the food chain as attention on Duterte's contro- graceful that the president of "This is of course unaccept- metres (0.2 inches) -- before Australian Antarctic Divi- the smaller excreted particles versial drug war. a country could speak in this able for a special rapporteur excreting them back into the sion krill biologist and study became available to organisms Police have killed more than way, using the foulest of lan- acting on behalf of the interna- environment in an even smaller co-author So Kawaguchi said that would not be able to ingest 4,100 drug suspects, but rights guage against a rapporteur that tional community whose exper- form. this was the first time scien- larger ones. groups allege more than 8,000 is highly respected", Zeid told tise is sought by the Human Study author Amanda tists had examined microplas- “We’ve barely scratched others have been murdered in reporters on Friday. Rights Council to be treated in Dawson stumbled on the find- "We realised that krill actu- are already degraded and more tics digested by the crustaceans. the surface and more work what they describe as crimes Zeid also referred to a pend- this way", Zeid said. ing while working on a project ally break up plastic, it was fragile, they would be even eas- Published in Nature Com- is needed,” she said. Krill are against humanity. ing case against the UN's spe- "These attacks cannot go involving microbeads -- poly- amazing," the researcher from ier for krill to break up." munications, it found the zooplankton invertebrates that The UN special rapporteur cial rapporteur on the rights unanswered," he added. Duterte, ethylene plastic often used in Australia's Griffith University The problem of plastic pol- fragments excreted were, on float in huge swarms in oceans on extra-judicial killings, Agnes of indigenous people, Victo- who took office in 2016 and has cosmetics such as face scrubs said. lution is widespread, and rap- average, 78 percent smaller all over the world. Callamard, has become a par- ria Tauli Carpuz. According boasted of killings he claims -- at the Australian Antarc- "It's difficult to know exactly idly getting worse. than the original beads with Barely the size of a paper- ticular Duterte target over her to Zeid, the Philippine justice to have committed personally, tic Division's krill aquarium what the implications of this Every year, more than some reduced by 94 percent. clip, they can live for 10 years criticism of his campaign to ministry charged Carpuz in a has sidelined many of his top to check the toxic effects of could be, but the theory is that eight million tons ends up in “It’s a new pathway for and are one of the most abun- stamp out illegal drugs. regional court last month with domestic critics. AGENCIES pollution. because plastics in the ocean the ocean, costing billions of microplastics to interact with dant animal species. AGENCIES 12 business mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 10 March, 2018 US imposes stiff steel tariffs despite global outcry Trump signs two proclamations that levied a 25% tariff on steel and a 10% tariff on aluminium imported from all countries except neighbouring Canada and Mexico Trump threatens to impose

WASHINGTON DC: US Pres- Japan said the move would ident Donald Trump on Fri- have a “big impact” on the coun- ‘reciprocal tax’ on India, China day imposed heafty tariffs on tries’ close bilateral ties, while imported steel and aluminium, China said it was “resolutely WASHINGTON: US Presi- citing national security concerns opposed” to the decision and dent Donald Trump on Friday and the need to protect Amer- South Korea said it may file a threatened to impose "recipro- ican industries from “unfair” complaint to the World Trade cal tax" on countries like China business practices, triggering Organisation. and India if they do not match fears of a global trade war. China described Trump’s America's tariff. Trump signed two procla- decision as a “serious attack” Trump has, in recent days, mations that levied a 25 per cent on the system of international spoken a number of times about tariff on steel and a 10 per cent trade. EU Trade Commissioner the 50 per cent duty that India tariff on aluminium imported Cecilia Malmstroem tweeted levies on high-end motorbikes from all countries except neigh- that, as a close ally of the US, the that Harley-Davidson, an Amer- bouring Canada and Mexico. bloc should be excluded from ican company, sells in India. He The contentious tariffs will go the tariffs. The UK government has repeatedly insisted that the into effect in 15 days. said it would work with EU part- US levies "zero" duty or "noth- Other countries would have ners to consider “the scope for ing" on motorbikes imported by other countries. Referring to "Well, we'll let it happen, but to negotiate with US Trade Rep- exemptions” while “robustly” from India. a tweet by Tesla chief Elan Musk, they've got to pay. So trans-ship- resentatives (USTR) if they want supporting UK industries. "We're going to be doing a Trump said China charges 25 ping, frankly, is a big deal," he exemptions from the steel and French Economy Minister reciprocal tax programme, at per cent duty on American cars said. aluminium import tariffs. Bruno Le Maire said there were some point so that if China is whereas it is just 2.5 per cent on "And they trans-ship, and Trump, who was sur- “only losers” in a trade war. going to charge us 25 per cent import of Chinese cars into the we're going to accept their prod- rounded by steel and alumi- but a “security disaster” and any new tax on product made aluminium industry has been Trump also pledged to or if India is going to charge us US. Trump said the "reciprocal uct, but it's going to cost a lot of num workers at a White House by signing the two proclama- in the US. So there’s no tax if a ravaged by aggressive foreign impose “reciprocal tax” on 75 per cent and we charge them tax" programme would ensure money from the standpoint of event, said strong steel and alu- tions he was defending Amer- product is made in the USA. trade practices,” he said. countries like China and India nothing," he said as he imposed "fair trade deals" for the US. the trans-shipper," he added. minium industries were vital to ica’s national security. You don’t want to pay tax? Bring Trump’s surprise announce- if they do not match Ameri- a 25 per cent tariff on steel and The US president men- The US, he said, is negotiat- the US national security. “We want to build our ships, your plant to the USA. There’s ment has already spooked ca’s tariff. a 10 per cent tariff on alumin- tioned China several times as ing now with China. “Absolutely vital. Steel is we want to build our planes, no tax,” he said. markets, caused a rift with his “We’re going to be doing a ium from all countries except he signed two proclamations to "We're in the midst of a big steel. You don’t have steel. You we want to build our military The action being taken, closest allies on Capitol Hill, reciprocal tax programme, at Canada and Mexico. impose import duties on steel negotiation. I don't know that don’t have a country. Our indus- equipment with steel, with alu- the president said, follows a and prompted the resignation some point so that if China is "They are 50, they are 75 or and aluminium. anything is going to come of tries have been targeted for years minium from our country. And nine-month investigation by of his top economist Gary Cohn. going to charge us 25 per cent they are 25, we are going to be "China says it's got two per it. They have been very help- and years. Decades, in fact, by now we’re finally taking action the Department of Commerce, America’s top trading part- or if India is going to charge us doing the same numbers. It's cent, but it sends much more. ful. President Xi (Jinping), I unfair foreign trade practices, to correct this long-overdue documenting a growing crisis in ners, the European Union and 75 per cent and we charge them called reciprocal. It's a mirror We're going to have a great rela- have great respect for. A lot of leading to the shuttered plants problem. It’s a travesty,” he said. US steel and aluminium pro- China have already warned of nothing. They are 50, they are of tags. So they charge us 50, we tionship, hopefully, with China, respect," he said. and mills, the laying-off of mil- Trump said he wants a lot duction that threatens the secu- retaliation. 75 or they are 25, we are going would charge them 50," Trump but we have to do something. "But we're going to cut down lions of workers, and the deci- of steel coming to the US, but rity of the country. It is also bad Major nations reacted to be doing the same numbers. said. The US President said the We're losing with China $500 the deficits one way or the other. mation of entire communities. asserted that it should be “fair”. for US economically and with sharply to Trump’s decision to It’s called reciprocal. It’s a mir- stage for the imposition of recip- billion a year. We have to do We have a deficit with China That’s going to stop,” he said. “We want our workers to be jobs, he rued. Trump called the impose tariffs on steel and alu- ror of tags. So they charge us rocal tax has been set in the first something," Trump told report- of at least $500 billion. When Trump said the “unfair” for- protected and we want, frankly, “aggressive” foreign trade prac- minum imports, warning of 50, we would charge them 50,” year of his administration. ers during the signing ceremony. you add intellectual property, eign trade practices were not our companies to be protected. tices an “assault on our country”. damage to close relations amid Trump said before signing the He said American compa- Trump said the US is going it's much higher than that," merely an “economic disaster” By contrast, we will not place “The American steel and industry calls for retaliation. two proclamations. PTI nies had not been treated fairly to stop the trans-shipping. Trump said. PTI House panel BANDHAN BANK TO GO PUBLIC RBI slaps `5 crore WhatsApp message about Videocon’s seeks report penalty on Airtel Dhoot fleeing country triggers alarm on PNB fraud Payments Bank for NEW DELHI: A What- through an equal joint venture, within a month norms violation sApp message about Video- IBV Brasil Petroleo Ltd, with con Industries chairman and Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. NEW DELHI: "Extremely MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank managing director Venugopal Brazil’s national oil company, concerned" over the recent Rs has imposed a penalty of INR 5 Dhoot fleeing the country trig- Petrobras SA, is the operator in 12,646 crore fraud at PNB, a par- crore on Airtel Payments Bank gered the alarm. three of the four blocks. liamentary panel has asked the for violating operating guide- However, Dhoot denied In 2015, Videocon Indus- finance ministry to institute a lines and Know Your Customer the reports and said he is in tries had entered into an alli- comprehensive enquiry encom- (KYC) norms. India and not planning to go ance with a Bharat Petroleum passing systemic elements in The fine was imposed after anywhere. Corp unit to form a joint ven- the case and submit its report RBI scrutinised the bank's doc- “I am very much in India ture called IBV Brasil Petroleo within a month. uments relating to opening of and have no intention to ever to manage oil assets in Bra- Billionaire diamantaire accounts without any spe- going out of the country….in zil. Videocon and the BPCL Nirav Modi and his associates cific or clear consent from the fact, I am most comfortable unit own 20% stake each, in connivance with some offi- customers. here and have not stepped while Brazil’s Petrobras hold cials defrauded Punjab National "The Reserve Bank of India out of India since the last the remaining 60%. Bank (PNB) of Rs 12,646 crore, (RBI) has imposed, on March five years,” Dhoot told the Videocon Industries is the country's biggest ever bank- 7, 2018, a monetary penalty of reporters. among the second list of 28 ing fraud. Standing Committee INR 50 million on Airtel Pay- The State Bank of India in place a comprehensive reso- companies that the Reserve on Finance headed by senior ments Bank Limited (the bank) Bandhan Bank MD & CEO Chandra Shekhar Ghosh discussed the details of the forth coming Initial Public in January referred Videocon lution plan. Bank of India had directed Congress leader M Veerappa Offering (IPO) of the bank during a press conference organised in Kolkata on Friday. It will launch the IPO for contravening the Operat- Industries to bankruptcy court Meanwhile, Videocon banks to refer to bankruptcy Moily said that it is "extremely of up to `4,473 crore on March 15. The private sector lender will sell over 119.28 million equity shares ing Guidelines for Payments after lenders were unable to Industries Ltd plans to raise court as a debt resolution plan concerned about the fraud valued between `4,430 crore and `4,473 crore at a price band of `370-375 per share. The IPO, which will Banks' and directions issued by resolve its loan by December as much as Rs 30,000 crore by couldn’t be agreed by the end detected in the PNB, which close on March 19, will comprise a fresh issue of 97,663,910 shares RBI on Know Your Customer 31. selling its stakes in oil blocks of December 2017. clearly reflects that a small group (KYC) norms," RBI said. PTI A consortium of lend- in Brazil, as part of the debt- Videocon’s have an expo- of individuals can manipulate ers have also decided to take laden company’s plan to repay sure of over Rs 20,000 crore, such a gigantic bank and com- to bankruptcy court all step- bank loans. of which SBI’s dues amount to promise it despite such well laid down subsidiaries of Video- Videocon owns stakes in Rs 3,900 crore. AGENCIES out norms, guidelines, checks Par Panel asks NITI to suggest other ways con Industries in order to put four major blocks in Brazil and balances". PTI of revenue than PSUs strategic divestment Airbus aims to deliver Over 1.03 crore businesses NEW DELHI: Government come out with a workable blue think-tank NITI Aayog should The committee was also of the view print and a coherent strategy one aircraft per week registered under GST: Govt suggest for alternative means of to achieve those goals. Asking non-tax revenues than to rec- that PSUs with steady and proven track to be apprised at the earliest on NEW DELHI: Over 1.03 crore businesses have ommend options such as selling record should not be subject to any various schemes and projects over 10 years to India registered under the Goods and Services Tax off strategic divestment of PSUs strategic disinvestment undertaken including that of (GST) regime and the implementation of the with steady and proven track funding pattern. record, a Parliamentary panel The committee also asked biggest indirect tax reform has been smooth so said in a report today. "For instance, in the case of not be subject to any strategic to be apprised about the initia- far, Parliament was informed on Friday. "With regard to the issue of Air India, the committee would disinvestment, but should be tives taken by NITI in collabora- As on March 2, a total of 1,03,99,305 taxpayers strategic divestment of public like to be informed as to why systematically strengthened and tion and coordination with state are registered under GST, which include 64.42 sector undertakings (PSUs), the this turnaround is not being nurtured to leverage their role to governments and the results committee are of the view that considered instead of write-offs achieve the desired socio-eco- achieved with regard to digi- lakh taxpayers who have migrated from the no profit making PSUs should of debts," the Standing Commit- nomic objectives and National tisation of land records, public erstwhile tax regimes and 39.56 lakh who have be sold. NITI being a think tank tee on Finance said in its report Development Agenda 2022. health records and other such taken new registration under GST, Minister of should consider this and suggest tabled in Parliament. On the revitalisation of social documentation, which State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla said. PTI alternative avenues of non-tax The committee was also of farm sector and doubling of will go on a long way towards revenues to the government the view that PSUs with steady farmers' income, it said that operationalising the concept of than adopting this easy way out. and proven track record should NITI should without any delay cooperative federalism. PTI

HYDERABAD: European avi- travel. Airbus said that Indians ation major Airbus on Friday will each make four times as Job creation in new sectors not visible in eco data: Govt said it expects to deliver one many flights as today by 2036, aircraft per week on an average leading to a 8.1 per cent growth MUMBAI: Amid criticism of either under-employment or a system where the judiciary it s Uday (Kotak- private sec- to Indian carriers over the next every year in passenger traffic the government for not creat- unemployed. and the law is second to the tor player) who will create the 10 years, even as it projects a over the next 20 years, almost ing enough jobs in the country, "The problem is that there is strong voice of political par- jobs and not Sachin (the gov- need for 1,750 new planes over twice as fast as the global aver- minister of state for civil avia- not enough skill development ties," he added. Therefore, it is ernment). It is the private sec- the next 20 years. age of 4.4 per cent. tion, Jayant Sinha, on Friday said going on. This country is now the responsibility of the political tor that will create the bulk of "Airbus will be deliver- "Domestic traffic in India there has been an increase in job at a turning point where if we class, especially the one with the jobs and will create good jobs. ing one plane on an average is expected to grow five-and- creation in last four years in new don t take care of the young then ruling dispensation, to create a Our focus as the government per week to airlines in India half times over the next 20 sectors but that is not been cap- this dividend is not only going positive and conducive ecosys- is to put in place the enabling over the next 10 years," Air- years, reaching the same level tured in various economic data. to vanish it will be huge burden tem where money can come environment and the facilitative bus Commercial Aircraft, India as the domestic traffic in the In the run-up to the 2014 on the economy," Pilot, who is in, a stable growth is seen and policies," Sinha said. president Srinivasan Dwara- US today, making it one of the general elections, prime minis- currently Congress president in a normal tax regime is there so He said the government is kanath, said at aviation event world's fastest growing mar- ter Narendra Modi had prom- Rajasthan said. people are confident that their creating framework, rules and Wings India here on Friday. kets," the report said. ised one crore jobs a year. In fact, the country is see- money is safe, there is jurispru- regulations which are unleash- The company in its lat- According to Dwarakanath, "The facts are telling us that ing its highest level of unem- dence and there will be job cre- ing the entrepreneurial ener- est India market forecast esti- India is set to become the we are not taking up all the jobs ployment in the last 17 months, ation in the long run. gies of India and that s where mated that the country would world's third largest aviation in the economy. The data is not according to Centre for Policy "That will only happen if the goods jobs are going to be need 1,750 new aircrafts over market by 2019/20 and Airbus picking up all the jobs that are Alternatives chairman Mohan Kotak Mahindra Bank s for investments to come into people take responsibility. created. the next 20 years (2017-2036), is well positioned to partner its being created in the new econ- Guruswamy. managing director, Uday Kotak, the country. Numbers, anecdotes, jum- Niti Aayog s former vice comprising 1,320 single-aisle growth with backlog orders of omy. Ola and Uber employs He said the government believes "a deep routed correc- "I agree with what Uday las and slogans will not help. chairman Arvind Panagariya and 430 wide-body aircrafts, over 530 aircraft to date. close of 10 lakh drivers and none leads growth in this country tion is required" in skilling and Kotak said...I think the private I have heard Skill India, Stand slammed the critics for their valued at $255 billion. The company has over 300 of the data is picking that up," through capital expenditure the education system. sector has a far better role in up India, Digital India, Yoga claims of jobless growth. While much of the air planes in operations at present Sinha said at the India Today but that is not happening. It is "Private sector has to creating jobs like in any other India...there are 15 slogans but "This talk of jobless growth traffic growth is expected to in India. Conclave here on Friday. been dropping as a percentage responsibly focus on creating large country. It s the small and four years later what we have to is nonsense. The real problem be driven by the fast expand- Stressing on the fact that Debating Sinha's claim, of GDP every year. Only 9 per these jobs. It is not the job of medium scale enterprise which show for ourselves," Pilot said. we have is that of under-employ- ing economy, rising wealth 'Make in India' is at the heart of former union minister Sachin cent of the budget today is spent government alone," Kotak said. create jobs and not the top 100 Sinha, however, said there is ment rather than unemploy- and urbanisation, the aircraft the company's strategy, he said, Pilot said that new industries on capital expenditure and if Agreeing to Kotak on the companies in any country," a difference in NDA s thinking ment. Problem is really that maker said ambitious govern- Airbus' sourcing volume has are not creating as many jobs this doesn't go up to 20-30 per role of private sector in jobs Pilot said. on government's role in creating people are not being employed ment-backed regional con- grown 16 times over the past 10 as they project. He pointed out cent levels, you cannot get jobs creation, Pilot said it is the gov- "But how will investment jobs from that of the previous at their full productivity poten- nectivity programmes are also years and is currently at more that at present a vast majority growth, even if there is sectoral ernment s responsibility to cre- takes place? You have to have government. tial. That is where the real action set to enhance demand for air than $550 million annually. PTI of educated young people are growth. ate a conducive environment confidence and you cannot have "As far as we are concerned, is required," he said. PTI business 13 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 10 March, 2018 mp Govt warns steel and cement ONGC may sell OPaL stake firms against making cartels NEW DELHI: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday warned to fund acquisition of HPCL companies, especially in the cement and steel sectors, of NEW DELHI: State-owned Oil of Rs 30,000 crore. stern action if they formed car- and Natural Gas Corp may sell ONGC-Petro ONGC was originally sup- tels to increase the prices of key stake in its mega petrochemi- Additions Ltd's posed to keep just 26 per cent infrastructure commodities. cal project in Gujarat to fund stake while gas utility GAIL was With infrastructure sector is acquisition of Hindustan Petro- 1.1 million tonnes to take 19 per cent. 5 per cent witnessing an upswing in activi- leum Corp Ltd (HPCL), a senior capacity petrochem was to be taken by Gujarat State ties in recent years, Gadkari said official said. Petroleum Corp (GSPC) and the emphasis of new technolo- ONGC had borrowed plant at Dahej the remaining was to be sold gies should be to reduce the cost money from banks to buy gov- in Gujarat was to a strategic investor. of projects without compromis- ernment's 51.11 per cent stake But GAIL ended up paying ing on quality. in HPCL for Rs 36,915 crore. commissioned for only 9 per cent and GSPC for "The cost of construction "We traditionally have been last year and only 0.2 per cent. The remain- has increased due to cartels. a debt-free company and would ing cost was borne by ONGC. And I will not hesitate in mak- He noted that the govern- Gadkari, who also holds like to return to that status as has reached The official said ONGC ing allegations against them ment does not have any prob- charge of the Shipping Minis- soon as possible. We have assets 100% capacity in already has government (the companies)...now the rates lem in companies earning try, was addressing a workshop which can be monetised to pay- February approval to sell its sharehold- of cement have increased," said profits but they should be "rea- on 'Use of Large Diameter Pipes off the debt," he said. CMD Shashi Shanker ing in IOC and GAIL but the Gadkari, who is the Minister sonable" in it. for Mega Water Conservation'. ONGC holds 13.77 per cent company is waiting for the right Road Transport & Highways, "If somebody is going to He said talks are also on stake in nation's biggest refiner sell all the shares in one go," he crore in the project and always however refused to name the price to offload the shares. Shipping, Water Resources, exploit then it is not good. It is with power companies to use Indian Oil Corp (IOC), which said, adding that an alternative had plans to sell a minimum of firms due to commercial rea- ONGC, which completed River Development and Ganga the duty of the government to treated sewage water that goes on Friday's trading price is to it is selling stake in ONGC- 26 per cent stake in the project sons. Saudi and Kuwaiti firms HPCL acquisition at the end of Rejuvenation. control it and we are seriously into Ganga, polluting the water worth close to Rs 26,000 crore. Petro Additions Ltd (OPaL). to a strategic investor," the offi- are said to be interested in tak- January, has been a zero-debt Gadkari observed that there thinking (on it)," he said. body. It also holds 4.86 per cent stake OPaL's 1.1 million tonnes cial said. "Now that the plant has ing a stake in the project. company and wants to retain was no increase in the royalty, If the people are taking dis- The minister also batted in gas utility GAIL India Ltd, capacity petrochem plant at come up well and stabilised, this The project was originally that status. The short-term loan labour charges, yet the costs advantage of all the construc- for the use of big underground which is worth over Rs 3,600 Dahej in Gujarat was com- is the time to monetise it." conceived in 2006 and has wit- it availed of has provision to pre- spiralled. tion that is taking place in the pipes to transport water over crore. missioned last year and has The official said several com- nessed cost and time overruns. It pay without any penalty. "Steel industry...rates there country by making a cartel then traditional canal systems which "We will sell stakes in IOC reached 100 per cent capacity panies including some global was initially planned to be built It will pre-pay the one-year have also increased. Now the it is time for the government to involves high cost, displacement and GAIL only when the price in February. giants have evinced interest in at a cost of Rs 12,440 crore but tenure loan fro sale of one or cost of sand is equal to the cost take stern action against them, of people, water thefts and its is right. And it is not possible to "We have invested Rs 30,000 taking equity in the project. He ended up with actual investment more of its assets, he said. PTI of cement," he said. he said. wastage. PTI Bhel bags Assets worth `12,400 cr can clear Ordered SFIO Banks’ gross NPAs amount `11,700 cr order probe against 208 to `8.41 lakh cr in December for thermal power all dues: Mallya’s UB group to HC cos in 11 months NEW DELHI: The gross non- largest lender had written-off Rs plant in J’khand MPOST BUREAU of FY'18: Govt performing assets (NPAs) of 20,339 crore (including through all the banks in the country compromise) in 2016-17. NEW DELHI: State-owned BENGALURU: United Brewer- NEW DELHI: The corporate amounted to Rs 8,40,958 crore "This is 24.9 per cent of the power equipment major Bharat ies Holdings (UBHL), the hold- affairs ministry has ordered in December, led by industry amount written off by all PSBs Heavy Electricals Limited ing company of Vijay Mallya’s SFIO probe against 208 com- loans followed by services and in 2016-17, which is margin- (BHEL) on Friday said it has UB Group, on Thursday said panies for alleged fraud in the agriculture sectors, government ally lower than SBI's share won a Rs 11,700 crore order for before the Karnataka High first 11 months of the current said on Friday. in the total business of PSBs setting up a 3x800 MW ther- Court that the total value of its financial year, Union Minister The gross NPAs or bad loans (26.3 per cent)," he added. Fur- mal power plant in Jharkhand. assets/shares exceeds Rs 12,400 P P Chaudhary said on Friday. of scheduled commercial banks 43,474 crore; Bank of Baroda - ther, government has recently "The order for setting up crore at current market values The Serious Fraud Investi- as on December 31, 2017 due Rs 41,649 crore; Union Bank of announced PSBs reforms agenda the 3x800 MW Patratu Super and that can easily clear all out- gation Office (SFIO) -- white to loans to industry were at India - Rs 38,047 crore; Canara for responsive and responsi- Thermal Power Station Expan- standing dues, including the Rs collar crime probe agency-- Rs 6,09,222 crore, accounting Bank - Rs 37,794 crore and ble banking, which encapsu- sion, Phase-I (3x 800 MW) 6,000-crore loans, with inter- comes under the corporate for 20.41 per cent of the gross ICICI Bank - Rs 33,849 crore. lates a synergistic approach for has been placed on BHEL by est, owed by Kingfisher Air- affairs ministry. advances. Indian Overseas Bank bank ensuring prudential and clean Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam lines to its lenders. UBHL is Till February this year, the That was followed by Rs had gross NPAs of Rs 31,724 lending, better customer ser- Ltd (PVUNL - a subsidiary of the corporate guarantor for the corporate affairs ministry has 1,10,520 crore (5.77 per cent) crore; Central Bank of India - vice, enhanced credit availabil- NTPC Ltd in joint venture loans raised by the now-defunct ordered investigations through dues from services sector; Rs Rs 32,491 crore; UCO Bank - Rs ity, focus on micro, small and with Jharkhand Bijli Vitran airline. SFIO into the affairs of 208 69,600 crore (6.53 per cent) 24,308 crore; Allahabad Bank - medium enterprises and better Nigam Ltd)," BHEL said in a The court was told that the firms, the minister of state for from agriculture and allied Rs 23,120 crore; Andhra Bank governance, he said. BSE filing. attachment of the company’s However, the court said that share price corporate affairs said in a writ- activities; Rs 14,986 crore from - Rs 21,599 crore and Corpo- Also, Reserve Bank has Located at Patratu in properties and shares by the ED value is too uncertain to be relied upon ten reply to Lok Sabha. other non-food credit and Rs ration Bank - Rs 21,818 crore. issued a Prompt Corrective Ramgarh district of Jharkhand, had handicapped the company’s In comparison, a total of 111 36,630 crore (2.01 per cent) Shukla said there are as Action (PCA) framework to the project will be executed by ability to come out with any and any offer has to be satisfactory companies were under the scan- from retail loans, Minister of many as 8,457 cases pending maintain sound financial health BHEL on engineering, pro- proposal or additional depos- ner of SFIO in the entire 2016- State for Finance Shiv Pratap in the National Company Law of banks. RBI has placed eleven curement and construction its as directed by the court on crore, but owing to market fluc- that Rs 1,280 crore lying in 17, 184 in 2015-16 and 71 in Shukla said in a written reply Tribunal and 264 in the National PSBs — Dena Bank, Central (EPC) basis, it added. an earlier occasion. tuations, their value has come deposit with the Karnataka 2014-15. in Lok Sabha. Company Law Appellate Tribu- Bank of India, Bank of Maha- BHEL said the commis- A division bench headed by down to Rs 12,400 crore. He said HC had earned Rs 137 crore The SFIO continues to grap- The highest amount of gross nal as on December 31, 2017, rashtra, UCO Bank, IDBI Bank, sioning of the project would Chief Justice Dinesh Mahesh- all the outstanding dues to the interest, taking the total to Rs ple with staff crunch with half NPAs was for country's larg- through which banks seek to Oriental Bank of Commerce, also lead to phasing out of the wari adjourned the proceed- creditors would not go beyond 1,417 crore. However, the court of the sanctioned posts remain- est lender SBI at Rs 2,01,560 recover their dues. Indian Overseas Bank, Cor- old fleet of sub-critical units ings to April 2. Rs 10,000 crore. noted that share price value is ing vacant. crore. Among others, Punjab In reply to a question on poration Bank, Bank of India, presently installed at Patratu. During the hearing, senior Senior counsel Udaya Holla, too uncertain to be relied upon. It has a total of 133 sanc- National Bank (PNB) was at write off by banks, of which Allahabad Bank and United Shares of BHEL were trad- counsel Sajan Povayya told the appearing in another appeal, It also said that any offer has to tioned positions. Out of these, Rs 55,200 crore; IDBI Bank - Rs SBI has the highest amount, the Bank of India —under the PCA ing 1.34 per cent higher at Rs court that in January the total said that the ED had attached be satisfactory and the proposi- only 66 positions are filled while 44,542 crore; Bank of India - Rs minister said that the country's framework. PTI 87.15 on the BSE. PTI value of assets stood at Rs 13,400 everything. He further stated tion concrete to proceed further. the rest are vacant. PTI CORPORATE KALEIDOSCOPE UP govt promotes fearless biz Captain Kohli is Govt orders probe into Uber India brand environment in state: Goyal ambassador true ownership of 68 cos ALLAHABAD: Addressing a expected to expand very soon. NEW DELHI: Cab hailing NEW DELHI: The government ited and withdrawn fund in an business conclave, ‘Vyaapaari Speaking at the event, UP platform Uber on Friday said has ordered probe into the 'true exceptional manner from the Samagam’, in Allahabad, Union Civil Aviation minister, Nand it has it has roped in Indian ownership' of as many as 68 bank accounts during demon- Minster for Railways, Piysuh Gopal Gupta said, “The state is cricket team captain, Virat companies for depositing and etisation period," Chaudhary, Goyal said that Uttar Pradesh is reaching new heights of devel- Kohli as its brand ambassador withdrawing large sums during who is the minister of state for reaching echelons in providing opment under the leadership in India. demonetisation, Union Minister corporate affairs, said. a healthy business environment of the Central and State Gov- "Uber India's association P P Chaudhary said on Friday. The ministry through its for its business community. ernment. There is an immense with Virat Kohli will lay the Besides, over 2.26 lakh firms ROCs keep records of financial Director General of Commercial Audit & Ex-Officio Member Nandana Goyal praised the leader- effort in making the ‘business foundation for a host of brand- have been de-registered for not statements and annual returns Munshi, IndianOil Director (Refineries) B V Rama Gopal, IndianOil ship of the Uttar Pradesh Chief for by- election. intercourse’ welcoming and led interventions in 2018. filing the requisite returns under besides other documents of the Director (HR) Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra, Refineries HQs Executive Minister Yogi Adityanath for Highlighting the achieve- transparent. The business com- Besides being the face of the the Companies Act for two or companies including unlisted Director (HR) V K Shukla, and Divisional WIPS Coordinator Anindita supporting the business com- ments of the state, Goyal said munity is feeling much safer brand, Virat will be actively more years. While over three companies in MCA 21 portal. Moitra releasing a special publication to mark International munity in the state. The con- that Uttar Pradesh would be under the leadership of hon- involved in a series of innova- lakh directors have also been "These documents filed Women’s Day at IndianOil-RHQ on Thursday clave was organised by the UP able to replicate the success ourable chief minister. There tive marketing and customer barred from taking up board are kept in public domain for Civil Aviation minister, Nand of Maharashtra in the com- is a sense of relief amongst the experience initiatives to be positions. Registrar of Compa- information to all stakehold- Gopal Gupta. ing days. In fact, during the merchants when they enter rolled out by Uber India," the nies (ROCs) have identified 2.97 ers, including general public. If Gupta has been carving a Investment Summit 2018, that into a business within the state.” company said in a statement. lakh companies during 2017-18 any specific complaint received niche for the ‘vyaapari samaaj’, was held recently in the cap- “With his vast experience of It, however, did not disclose which were not conducting any against any company, then only, by leading them in promoting ital industrialists have been promoting traders and grow- the financial terms of the part- operations for two years. the matter is being examined by best practices of the business. able to capture investments of ing his businesses, he sets an nership. This is the first time "The central government the ministry through its field The Samagam was organized an astounding amount. Also unprecedented example of the company has announced a has ordered investigation into offices by ordering investiga- for the business community in to drive economic growth doing business successfully in brand ambassador in the Asia the true ownership of 68 com- tions as may be necessary in that Phulpur district, which is up the state’s railway network is the state.” he added. MPOST Pacific region. PTI panies ....which have depos- particular case," he noted. PTI Sinha inaugurates Tori-Balumath rail line & Balumath-CCL siding

Yogamaya Acharya, Suja M K and Salma after releasing the NEW DELHI: Union Minister Manoj (CCL) — a coal producing subsidiary Souvenir on the theme ‘Women Leaders : Insight to Commitment, Sinha on Friday inaugurated a 19.3-km of Coal India Limited (CIL). Creativity& Collaboration’ during the International Women’s Day- railway line between Tori and Balu- The commissioning of Tori-Balu- 2018 celebrations at Neyveli on March 8. Also Seen are, Shanthi math in Jharkhand, and said it would math rail line and Balumath-CCL Sid- Selvakumar, Shanthi Vikraman Neyveli Ladies Club patrons and facilitate faster transportation of coal ing will help to evacuate five to six office bearers of Neyveli Chapter of WIPS from mines to power plants. rakes of coal everyday in first phase The Tori-Balumath stretch is part which will result in annual offtake of the 44-km Tori-Shivpuri railway of 6-7 million tonne (MT). On com- section, which, the Minister of State pletion of the complete stretch, Tori- for Railways said, would be completed Shivpur- Kathotia rail line, around 100 by May. MT of coal will be evacuated annu- It will facilitate coal transportation ally from North Karanpura Coalfield from Central Coalfields Limited’s open of Jharkhand, the ministry said in a cast mines Amrapali and Magadh in Coal India CMD Gopal Singh, Latehar MLA Prakash Ram, Dhanbad Division DRM Manoj Kumar Akhauri, ECR AGM Anoop Kumar, ECR release. Jharkhand’s Latehar and Chatra dis- CAO B Chaudhary, ECR COOM Salil Jha, CCL Director (Technical) AK Mishra, and CCL Director (Personnel) RS Mahapatra were present Speaking on the occasion Coal tricts respectively. on the occasion while Railways Minister of State Manoj Sinha inaugurated the line through video-conferencing from Delhi India CMD Gopal Singh said that today There are three stations, five major a dream that was seen 18 years ago bridges, seven road over-bridges and railway line through video-conferenc- estimate, Coal India Limited (CIL) pro- completed. has been realized under guidance of 39 minor bridges between Tori and ing from Delhi. posed to transport a total of 80 rakes “Work on the remaining part is in Minister of Railways & Coal, Piyush Punjab National Bank organised an event at its Delhi premises Balumath. The minister said with the help of of coal daily from its various blocks. advance stage and likely to be com- Goyal. He appreciated the combine on International Women’s Day whereby 350 women employees “The section passes through hilly the Jharkhand government, elaborate Two sidings are being developed by pleted by May 2018,” he said. effort of Coal India/ CCL and Indian were inspired by the deliberations by eminent women achievers of terrain affected by Maoist and extrem- security arrangements were made dur- CIL to connect Amrapali and Magadh The Tori-Balumath section has Railways to ensure that this project see the city. Jayanti Mehta, President PNB Prerna addressed women ists activities. During execution of the ing the construction of the line. coal mines to the rail network. It is been completed with an expenditure the light of the day. Singh said that this workforce. On this occasion, Yashodhara Mishra, Saswati Singh, project, problems were faced. There was “Police camps were set up at sites of expected that 15 rakes of coal will be of about Rs 1,063 crore, the railways project will not only increase the coal Meera Garola, Vandana, Sharmila Sinha and Neeru Chauhan and firing at work sites and kidnapping of the project to ensure round-the-clock generated from each of the coal mines, said. The revised sanctioned cost of production and dispatch but will lead were felicitated by PNB Prerna Members along with other women railway staff and officers by Maoist and work. I thank all the railway staffers for it said. this project is Rs 1,589 crore. to opening new mines and hence will senior officials of the Bank extremists,” Sinha said. their hard work,” he said. The first phase of the section The Tori-Shivpur rail line project is generate employment for the youths, He inaugurated the Tori-Balumath The railways said that as per initial between Tori and Balumath has been funded by Central Coalfields Limited which is paramount. MPOST 14 sport mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 10 March, 2018 ‘Don't want Pandya comparisons’ Sri Lanka aim to All-rounder Vijay says he doesn’t want to put himself under pressure by comparing himself to Hardik extend domination

COLOMBO: All-rounder electing to field. Vijay Shankar says he doesn't For me, what is "I think we bowled really want to put himself under pres- good length. The important over Bangladesh sure by drawing comparisons more important is to thing we kept taking wickets with India regular Hardik Pan- get better and better and was able to restrict them COLOMBO: Hosts Sri Lanka dya and would rather focus on everyday. Because the to 138-139 and that is more will aim to continue their recent improving his own skills. important," Shankar said. domination against a belea- Shankar claimed two cru- pressure or comparing India skipper Rohit Sharma guered Bangladesh when the cial wickets to bag the Match me with Hardik because lauded the team for its clini- two teams meet in the Nida- of the Match award as India cal show. has Twenty20 Trophy here on defeated Bangladesh by six he is also an all-rounder, "It was a great performance Saturday. wickets in the second T20 I think most cricketers - something that was expected Sri Lanka will be high on international in the tri-series don’t like comparison from us. Till the last ball of the confidence going into their sec- last night. game was bowled, it was clini- ond game after they surprised "For me, what is more but it is important cal," he said. India in the tournament opener. important is to get better and for us to show what "We looked into what went Their recent record against better everyday. Because the we have and give our wrong against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is impressive, hav- pressure or comparing me with we thought hitting back of a ing beaten them in the away Hardik because he is also an all- best instead of putting length was a good option. We Test and T20 series besides the rounder, I think most cricket- under pressure wanted them to go after the final of the tri-series, which also ers don't like comparison but long boundaries. I thought the included Zimbabwe. it is important for us to show Vijay Shankar bowlers executed their plans The way Sri Lanka played what we have and give our best really well. Came out and did against India was even more SQUAD instead of putting ourselves catches affected him, Shan- what was asked. We kept it impressive, comfortably chasing SRI LANKA: Dinesh under pressure," he said. kar said: "That didn't affect simple." a stiff 175-run target courtesy a Chandimal (captain), He was answering a ques- me much because dropping Sharma, however, said Kusal Perera special. Suranga Lakmal, Upul tion on how he plans to catches is part of the game. India have to raise their fielding On the bowling front, pacer enhance his chances of cement- "Obviously I would have off and it is a good start for him. that I have helps me stay calm. ment plays a huge part, they performance after being sloppy Dushmantha Chameera stood Tharanga, Danushka ing a place in the team as an loved to get my first wicket "It feels really great, I have Obviously when you are play- give us the freedom to express during the second T20 match. out while the Indians struggled Gunathilaka, Kusal all-rounder, considering that at that time but as cricketers been working really hard. I ing for India is special but I try ourself which is very important "We need to improve out to read the wrong-un of leggie Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Pandya has a stronghold on we know it is not easy to field think the intensity with which to play each and every game at this stage," he said. catching. We want to get better Jeevan Mendis. Kusal Janith Perera, that position. under lights with the white ball. I have been working, all that seriously and my only thinking "The pressure will always be as a fielding side every game we The openers, Kusal Mendis Thisara Perera, Jeevan Shankar's maiden interna- I didn't give much importance paid off with this and I feel it is is to improve everyday, so it has there, if we enjoy the pressure play. We are much better than and Danushka Gunathilaka, Mendis, Isuru Udana, tional wicket was delayed after to that, I was just focusing on just a start for me. As a crick- been good for me." then we will be able to do well that. Hopefully we won't make began well but failed to make a Suresh Raina dropped a catch bowling the next ball," he said. eter, the constant thing is to Shankar acknowledged the but if we put ourselves under the same mistakes again." substantial contribution, some- Akila Dananjaya, at mid off and Washington Shankar, one of just six keep improving and learning role of the team management, pressure then we can get into His Bangladesh counter- thing they will look to change Amila Aponso, Nuwan Sundar also missed an attempt players to have 1500 runs and and I am really looking forward who gave him the freedom to trouble." part Mahmudullah blamed his on Saturday. Pradeep, Dushmantha in the bowler's first over. 25 wickets in domestic cricket, to the coming weeks," he said. express. India restricted Bangladesh batmen for not putting enough After the India win, captain Chameera, Dhananjaya Asked if those dropped said his hard work finally paid "I think the inner strength "I think the team manage- to 139 for eight in 20 overs after runs on board. PTI Dinesh Chandimal said the the De Silva. players are feeling good about BANGLADESH: their game and also gave credit to coach Chandika Hathurus- Mahmudullah (captain), Warner row: Aus players ingha, who was earlier with Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Bangladesh. Sarkar, Imrul Kayes, "This is all about trans- Mushfiqur Rahim, Sab- ferring confidence from the bir Rahman, Mustafizur told to be ‘respectful’ Bangladesh series. The man- Rahman, Rubel Hossain, agement have done a wonderful Taskin Ahmed, Abu SYDNEY: Australian cricket ing rooms at the tea interval “CA has reminded the team job at training sessions. chief James Sutherland today on day four. of the standards of behaviour “Chandika Hathurusingha Hider, Abu Jayed, Ariful demanded his players show Warner claimed De Kock expected of players represent- has been amazing. This result Haque, Nazmul Islam, more respect for their oppo- made “disgusting, vile” com- ing Australia,” he said, pointing shows how good we are as a Nurul Hasan, Mehidy nents in the wake of incidents ments about his wife, capping a to the ICC Code of Conduct team," Chandimal had said. Hasan, Liton Das. that overshadowed the first niggly contest in which Nathan and the need to play within the Bangladesh, on the other Test against South Africa in Lyon was also fined for his laws and spirit of the game. hand, are under the pump after is bound to hurt them. Durban. reaction following the run out “This includes the need to a string of losses. The batsmen "We should have scored David Warner was fined 75 of the Proteas’ AB de Villiers. be respectful of opponents, and have not been able to rotate the a lot more runs, probably 30 percent of his match fee and Sutherland said he sup- CA expects this to be observed strike enough in the middle more runs. They (India) exe- given three demerit points fol- ported the sanctions and com- by players at all times. overs, stopping them from put- cuted their plans very well lowing a bust-up with South mended match referee Jeff “Unfortunately neither ting up competitive scores. but we should have found HARYANA PWD (B&R) Africa’s Quinton de Kock as Crowe for his handling of the team met this standard in Dur- The absence of star player ways to make more runs, said Press Note the players went to the dress- “difficult situation”. ban.” AFP and captain Shakib Al Hasan Mahmudullah. 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For further details and e-tendering schedule visit the website: http://haryanaeprocurement.gov.in . PORT ELIZABETH: Kagiso For & on behalf of Governor of Haryana Rabada roared through Austra- Executive Engineer, lia - stoking up the animosity PRDH-Advt. No:-1081/11/4676/1718/62324 Construction Division, PWD B&R, Gurugram between the teams on the way - as South Africa bowled the tourists out for 243 on day one GOVT. OF MAHARASHTRA of the second test on Friday. Rabada took five wickets in Public Works Division, Pune - 411 001 the space of 18 balls in a blister- Phone No. 020/26122485 & 26122414 Fax No. 020/26122485 ing spell just before and after Web- wwvv.mahapwd.com & e-mail- [email protected] tea at St. George’s Park, sending the Australians slumping from Request of Proposal E-Notice No. 3 for 2017-2018 (Second Call-Short Period) 161-3. They were saved from Sealed online Request for Proposal for Appointment of experienced eligible consul- a worse fate when Tim Paine tants or firm or registered Architecture or Architectural firms for the following work made 36 and put on 61 with Architectural, Conceptual designs & related work and taking the approval for following Australia’s last two batsmen. work at Mumbai are invited by the Executive Engineer, P.W., Division, Pune, Central Rabada took three of ing rooms in the first test at de Kock in the first game, War- Building Premises, Pune 411001 (Phone No. 020/26122485 & 26122414) from Expe- his wickets in an over, and Durban. ner made 63 at the top of the removed Australian batsmen After dismissing Steve order only for Australia to slip rienced eligible consultants or firm or registered Architecture or Architectural firms. on the last ball before tea and Smith on Friday in Port Eliz- up badly in the second session, first ball after it, to turn the tide abeth, Rabada appeared to when it lost five wickets for 72 in the home team’s favor. intentionally bump into the having been 98-1 at lunch. The quick bowler may also Australia captain with his Bancroft fell on the brink have added to the ill-feeling shoulder during his follow- of lunch for 38. Usman Kha- between the teams, which came through. The incident has waja (4), Warner, Smith (25), to a head with a confrontation the potential to see Rabada Shaun Marsh (24) and Mitch- last weekend between Austra- banned, possibly for the rest ell Marsh (4) were out after lia’s David Warner and South of the series. lunch. Rabada came back after Africa’s Quinton de Kock on Also under scrutiny follow- the break to remove Pat Cum- a staircase near the dress- ing the unsavory incident with mins first ball after tea. AP Ireland stun India 3-2 JSW buys win in Azlan Shah half stake of IPOH (MALAYSIA): India’s ciplined hockey, India won a Daredevils Note :- hopes of a podium finish were penalty corner in the 10th min- NEW DELHI: GMR Group dashed as they squandered lead ute. Varun Kumar was at the (owners of Delhi Dare on Fri- 1. 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MPOST sport 15 MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 10 March, 2018 mp Arsenal stun Milan in Europa Mourinho must stop Salah Gunners put on an impressive show to beat Italians 2-0; eases pressure on Wenger to keep Liverpool at bay MILAN: Under-fire Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was relieved after his side’s impres- MANCHESTER: Manchester sive 2-0 Europa League last 16, United boss Jose Mourinho has Manchester United vs Liverpool first-leg victory at AC Milan on the tough task of keeping Liv- Live from 6:00 PM Thursday, following a “night- erpool's Mohamed Salah quiet mare” week. as Jurgen Klopp's entertainers Henrikh Mkhitaryan drove roll into town at the weekend from United. van Dijk settling in well at the Arsenal into a 15th-minute -- with second place in the Pre- "We have to be honest, back and Loris Karius impress- lead with his first goal for the mier League the prize on offer. we have to play better," Matic ing in goal, the pieces are fall- club, and a shell-shocked Milan With Pep Guardiola's Man- admitted once the euphoria of ing into place for Klopp's team, fell further behind before half- chester City virtually assured his first United goal died down. who have lost just once in 20 time as Aaron Ramsey waltzed of the title, northwest rivals "We have to do more if we Premier League games. through to score. United and Liverpool -- the want to win as Liverpool is a But it is their forwards, Wenger desperately needed two most successful clubs in team with great quality." led by the irrepressible Salah a positive result after coming the English game -- are left The onus will be on alongside Roberto Firmino under pressure for a run of four fighting for the scraps. Mourinho to take the game to and Sadio Mane, who have straight defeats, and he got just United's impressive fight- the visitors at Old Trafford on scored a combined 68 goals that against a Milan side who back from 2-0 down on Mon- Saturday but the Portuguese this season, that will give saw a 13-match unbeaten run day to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 manager, criticised for keep- Mourinho sleepless nights. ended. maintained their slender two- ing his array of attackers firmly There was a palpable sensa- “It is an important win of point lead over Liverpool in on the leash, is unlikely to risk tion around Anfield on Tues- course after we had a night- the battle for the runners-up throwing caution to the wind. day that Liverpool minds were mare week,” the 68-year-old spot behind runaway leaders Liverpool had scored 20 already focused on United, Frenchman told BT Sport. City. goals in their previous seven with the free-scoring front “I am happy with the spirit Nemanja Matic bailed games before a much-changed three all rested at different and response we gave. When out Mourinho's men with side drew 0-0 with Porto in spells of the game. you are knocked down like a a stunning stoppage-time midweek, a result that sealed a The match against Liver- boxer you don’t have time to strike in London but another place in the Champions League pool is the first of three games react and you are only halfway three points papered over the quarter-finals for the first time in eight days for United at Old up, but you have to respond. cracks in the latest in a series in nine years. Trafford that will define their “Your pride and desire of unconvincing performances With January signing Virgil season. AFP to show quality has to come Henrikh Mkhitaryan celebrates his goal with Jack Wishere in Milan on Thursday through in the game.” Gennaro Gattuso’s seven- Ospina. Donnarumma to tap into an Europa League winners put time European champions now Just moments later Arsenal empty net. themselves on course for the have it all to do ahead of the broke the deadlock, as Mesut Milan improved in the sec- quarter-finals. second leg at the Emirates in Ozil fed Armenian Mkhi- ond half, but wasted their best Arsenal cast off gloom with seven days’ time. taryan, a January signing from chances, failing to truly test Europa League first leg romp But Arsenal, 13 points adrift Manchester United, to cut Ospina. against Milan of the top four in the Premier inside and fire in a shot which Giacomo Bonaventura The goal came after he rode League, will be confident of deflected past home keeper scooped a shot over when he a challenge near the halfway continuing their bid to return Gianluigi Donnarumma off should have done better, while line before advancing and, as to the Champions League by Leonardo Bonucci. Suso drilled a left-footed strike the Moscow defence backed winning Europe’s second-tier The Gunners grew in con- out for a throw-in. off, unleashing an unstoppable competition for the first time. fidence after that strike, with Colombian keeper Ospina effort which darted into the top “Overall it is important to Donnarumma making two did well to beat Nikola Kalinic corner. win, but it is not qualification. good saves late in the open- to a through ball when the sub- Diego Costa then added a We have to finish the job at ing period to deny Calum stitute looked to be in on goal, second two minutes after the home,” Wenger added. Chambers and Danny Wel- as Arsenal closed out a much- break and Koke bagged a late Arsenal started brightly at beck, before Mkhitaryan hit needed win. third with Atlético in control. the San Siro but were lucky the crossbar. Saúl Ñiguez’s stunning solo Valon Berisha’s double not to concede a penalty when But the visitors did dou- strike inspired Atlético Madrid earned Red Bull Salzburg a Hakan Calhanoglou stayed on ble their advantage before to a deserved 3-0 win against 2-1 win at Borussia Dortmund. his feet despite appearing to the interval, as Ramsey ran Lokomotiv Moscow. The Norway midfielder scored have been fouled by onrush- onto Ozil’s perfectly-weighted The midfielder struck a twice for the Austrians in the ing Arsenal goalkeeper David through ball and rounded superb opener as the two-time second half. AGENCIES Pacquiao announces Serena wins in WTA Mattysse fight Tour return INDIAN WELLS (US): Ser- in June ena Williams shook off the rust from a 15-month layoff due to MANILA: Manny Pacquiao pregnancy to win her open- announced a world title fight ing match at the WTA Indian against Argentina’s Lucas Mat- Wells event with a 7-5, 6-3 vic- thysse in Malaysia, but doubts tory over Zarina Diyas. quickly emerged over the self- The unseeded Williams was promoted bout on Friday. the top-ranked player in the Pacquiao, 39, called himself world when she began her long the “underdog” for the June layoff following her victory at 24 fight against Matthysse, the 2017 Australian Open, the World Boxing Association where she was already expect- welterweight champion from ing daughter Alexis Olympia Argentina. who was born in September. “This is going to be a Williams entered the court tough fight. Matthysse is also a Thursday night to a loud ova- Serena defends use of medical exemptions knockout artist. But I’m excited tion, with many in the half to fight and be a world cham- full stadium standing and INDIAN WELLS: Serena Williams defended her pion again,” Pacquiao said in a applauding as she came out use of a TUE (therapeutic use exemption) at statement. “I’m the underdog of the tunnel for just her third the 2015 French Open, saying she uses them in this fight but I’m used to it. appearance in Indian Wells in regularly and has never tested positive for illegal It serves as a big motivation for the last 17 years. me to train and fight hard to After that it was a matter substances. Williams was asked about her use of win the crown. of gradually asserting herself TUE's following her first round victory over Zarina Pacquiao said that unusu- by taking control of the ral- Diyas of Kazakhstan 7-5, 6-3 at the WTA Indian ally, he will be co-promoting lies, and she got the first break Wells tournament. the fight along with Golden of serve in the 11th game of Boy Promotions, which rep- the first set and secured the set "I have never tested positive. I have always done resents the 35-year-old in the next game on her third the TUE so you should fact check that," Williams Matthysse. set point. said. "I wasn't going to play (the French Open) It signals an apparent break The 36-year-old American unless I had a TUE because if you remember that with long-time US promoter is the star attraction in Indian year I was incredibly sick." Williams insisted she Bob Arum - who reportedly Wells, but behind her popular- warned that the Kuala Lumpur ity this year was the mystery did nothing wrong and that she requested the TUE card was not a done deal. surrounding her match fitness in 2015 to fight the illness. “Matthysse is one of the and ball-striking ability. guys that Manny is thinking The 23-time Grand Slam whopping 64 percent of her sitting back and allowing about fighting. There are oth- winner answered some of second serves and broke Diyas, Kazakhstan's Diyas to dictate ers,” Arum told boxingscene. those questions Thursday by ranked 53rd in the world, five the pace of play. com. blasting four aces and winning times in the 92 minute match. Williams set up a sec- “The Malaysia part is up 63 percent of her first-serve She had four double faults, ond round match with 29th in the air. I don’t know these points against a tough oppo- but her impressive second seeded Kiki Bertens. A win Malaysian people. If they put nent who claimed her first serve win ratio was evidence over Bertens could see her face up the money, it’ll happen, hap- WTA title last year in Tokyo. of a game plan that included older sister Venus in the third pily. But do I know whether Williams also won an being aggressive and not round. AFP the money will be put up? No,

I don’t.” millenniumpost.in Representatives for Pac- millenniumpo NO H ALFst TR U THS quiao, who has won world titles in a record eight weight CHANGE OF NAME divisions, did not respond to Arum’s comments. I, Dharvi Takk D/o Rajbir But ESPN also quoted Eric Taak R/o C-121/A 2nd, Gomez, president of Golden Floor Dhobi Ghat, Naraina Vihar New Delhi -28, That I Boy Promotions, as saying talks have changed my name from were at a “very preliminary” Dharvi Taak for Rooth Massey stage. for all purposes. That Dharvi Last year, Arum correctly Taak & Rooth Massey are cast doubt over Pacquiao’s one and the same persons. announcement that he would fight British boxer Amir Khan in the UAE. Ultimately, Pacquiao accepted Arum’s offer to face Australia’s Horn, a former schoolteacher, who snatched his WBO welterweight title in a stunning upset. Pacquiao has already rejected an Arum offer to fight in Las Vegas on an undercard beneath Horn. AGENCIES 16 Entertainment mp MILLENNIUM POST | New Delhi | Saturday, 10 March, 2018

NEW YORK: A prominent American newspaper has doffed its hat to Bolly- wood legend Madhubala who is among 15 remarkable women across the world Madhubala remembered by NYT in its It’s sad people are speculating it pays homage to. The New York Times has gone back in time to remember the contribution of these women by writing their obituary in a new segment called ‘Overlooked’. about Irrfan’s “Since 1851, obituaries in the New York Times have been dominated by white men. Now, we are adding the stories of 15 remarkable women,” the newspaper wrote. “Obituary writing is more about life than death: the last word, a testament ‘OVERLOOKED’ health: Kirti to a human contribution. Yet who gets remembered – and how – inherently MUMBAI: Irrfan Khan’s Blackmail co-star Kirti Kulhari involves judgment.” says she is saddened by the news that the actor has not been Madhubala, who has often been compared to another tragic screen icon – OBITUARY SECTION keeping well but hopes people give him some privacy by not Marilyn Monroe, has been profiled by Aisha Khan in the newspaper. speculating about his health. “Madhubala (born as Mumtaz Begum) often portrayed modern young Irrfan, one of India’s most versatile actors, had said in women testing the limits of traditions,” the newspaper said while recalling her a statement on March 5 that he was suffering from “a rare first major role as the leading lady in 1949 film Mahal opposite Ashok Kumar. disease”. She was 16 at the time. Kulhari, who is working with Khan in their upcoming “She died 20 years later as an icon of beauty and film Blackmail, says she is concerned about his health but tragedy – her dazzling career, unhappy love life and prays for a “good news” from his side soon. fatal illness more dramatic than any movie she starred NYT has gone “It (the news) makes me sad. The first news came out in,” it said. when we were supposed to meet at the trailer launch. I The actor started acting at the age of nine. She went to back in time to didn’t take that very seriously. I thought ok, he must be feature in timeless classics such as Amar, Chalti Ka Naam unwell. But I’m saddened by it. I honestly don’t know the Gaadi, Mughal-e-Azam and Barsaat Ki Raat. remember the details and I wouldn’t want to speculate,” said Kulhari. Madhubala was born with a ventricular septal defect, She said so far she has stayed away from getting in a hole in her heart. The condition was diagnosed in 1954 contribution of touch with Khan directly as she wants to give him his and there was no treatment for it. space. “I wouldn’t want to be pestering him or his team The obituary also chronicles her tragic romance with 15 remarkable for anything, for an update. He has made it very clear Dilip Kumar (Muhammad Yusuf Khan, who like Madhu- to everybody that he needs some time, some space. bala was discovered and rechristened by Devika Rani). women by It’s sad that people “They had been eager to marry, but Madhubala’s are not doing that. father had set conditions, including that they star in writing their But I’m really hop- movies he would produce. Kumar demanded that she ing and praying that choose between him and her father. She chose her fam- obituary we hear some good ily. An ugly lawsuit over another movie hastened their news from him breakup,” the newspaper said, adding that it was the big story of her life and soon,” she says. added to her legend. On February 21, Madhubala married singer-actor Kishore Kumar but they became estranged, the actor’s spokes- it said. person had released As her health deteriorated, the star withdrew from public eye. She died on a statement, saying February 23, 1969, just nine days after her 36th birthday. he had been diag- The segment also features names such as Margaret Abbott, the first American nosed with a “severe case of jaundice”. Irrfan’s next woman to win an Olympic championship, writer-poet Sylvia Plath, Ada Lovelace, release would be Blackmai. The film is scheduled to hit a gifted mathematician credited as the first computer programmer, Henrietta the theatres on April 6. Director Vishal Bhardwaj, who Lacks, whose cancer cells were taken from her body without permission and led was scheduled to begin the shoot of his next film, star- to a medical revolution; transgender pioneer Marsha P Johnson; photographer ring Irrfan and Deepika, postponed the filming citing Diane Arbus and feminist poet Qiu Jin. PTI health concerns of his lead actors. PTI Carey doesn’t THERE’S NO AFFAIR ‘GIVE A DAMN’ about Grammys with Nushrat: Kartik Aaryan MUMBAI: Actor Kartik Aaryan It is always good to perform with an LOS ANGELES: Five-time Grammy Award winner says he shares an “amazing relation- actor who is good and inspires you Mariah Carey says she doesnt care about them. ship” with his Pyaar Ka Punchnama to do better.” “In the music business, if you care about the Gram- and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety co-star On the success of Sonu Ke Titu mys and submitting your stuff before a certain time Nushrat Bharucha, but he has clari- Ki Sweety, Kartik said: “I cannot frame, you want a single out in the summer,” Carey said. fied that there is “no affair”. express how happy I am with its “And then you want to have a record (out) before the Clearing the air about the bond success. The box office numbers Grammys (consideration) deadline, which has changed. he shares with Nushrat, with whom and critical acclaim that the film Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn,” she said, reports he has featured in four films, Kartik has received is great. People have people.com. She further said: “I won two Grammys the said: “My relationship is amazing told me that they have watched the first year I started, but after that, (the Grammys) are with Nushrat, and there is no affair. film seven times. Such reactions are like, ‘We don’t go with the people that are selling a lot “It is a very friendly relationship coming in the industry after a long of records and are popular; we’re gonna go the oppo- that we have. We have been work- time and being a part of such a film site way’. So, I got screwed out of certain years. I wasn’t ing together for a pretty long time. is great.” IANS bitter about it. IANS