Imphal4 Times Supplementary issue Imphal Times42 Imran Khan writes to PM Modi: Only Bangladesh: Police foil left way forward is ‘constructive engagement’, resolving Kashmir dispute alliance’s march for fair election Agency New Delhi Sept 20,

In a letter to Prime Minister Siam Sarower Jamil, general election under a Thursday, Dhaka, Sep 20, caretaker government, with a Pakistan PM Imran Khan has view to holding a free and fair said the only way forward for At least 20 left leaders and national election. the two countries is through activists were injured on The police obstructed the “constructive engagement”. Thursday as police foiled an march when it reached at He added the countries owe attempt of Left Democratic Karwan Bazar around it to the people to find a Alliance to lay siege to the 12:30pm. peaceful solution to Election Commission with a Among the injured are outstanding issues, view to holding a free and fair Chhatra Union President GM including the Jammu and national election. Zilani Shuvo and Kashmir dispute. PM Modi Leaders and activists of the left Revolutionary Workers Party had written to Khan on parties brought out a of Bangladesh general August 18 after he was procession from in front of the secretary Saiful Haque, said sworn in as Prime Minister. Communist Party of National Press Club around “Pakistan and India have an PTI . before the informal meeting of Bangladesh (CPB) leader 12:00pm to step up their undeniably challenging Khan has also suggested a the SAARC foreign ministers Ruhin Hossain Prince. demands, including next relationship. We, however, bilateral meeting on the at the sidelines of the owe it to our people, sidelines of the upcoming UN General especially the future upcoming United Nations Assembly in New York,” Khan generations, to peacefully General Assembly (UNGA) wrote. resolve all outstanding session in New York. “Building The Pakistan government, State Govt. fetes issues, including the Jammu on the mutual desire for peace meanwhile, confirmed that its and Kashmir dispute, to between our two countries, I Prime Minister has responded bridge differences and wish to propose a meeting to PM Modi. Foreign Affairs Contd. from Page 1 ...... achieve a mutually beneficial between Foreign Minister spokesperson Dr Mohammad outcome,” his letter, dated Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Faisal, in a tweet, said that September 14, reads, Qureshi and External Affairs Khan was awaiting a formal It was because of the Dr. Najma Heptulla has while adding that the noble to the rest of India but also to according to news agency Minister , response from India. confidence building activities been guiding the State project is ready to launch with the world. done by the Government, she Government as a guardian in the blessings of the Prime Maintaining that is observed. all spheres whether it may Minister Narendra Modi. so lucky to have Smt. Heptulla She keeps on writing to the be in the development front Moreover, the Governor is so as its Governor, the Chief Prime Minister about every or in the issues besieging concerned about the present Minister said that she had India contributes $1 million to single happening of the State. the State. condition of Loktak Lake, he requested the Prime Minister He informed him that she along The Chief Minister said that said. Stating that Smt. to include Imphal in the list of with the Chief Minister, Cabinet no matter Smt. Heptulla’s Heptulla has been putting in iconic cities of the country as UN’s ambitious solar project Ministers have been travelling association with Manipur constant efforts and sharing well. Agency to the nook and corner of the was just a little more than 2 valuable thoughts and Her contribution towards United Nations Sept 20, State to look into people’s years old, her suggestions to protect the solving some key issues needs. understanding and love for largest freshwater lake in besieging the State was really India has contributed a Speaking at the occasion, the State was immense, and North East India, the Chief commendable, he said while whopping $1 million for the Chief Minister Shri N. Biren it was reflected in her Minister said that the adding that the Governor is installation of solar panels on Singh said that many action. Governor was also a great ready to extend her full co- the roof of the imposing UN Governors had come and gone Soon after she assumed the admirer of Sangai and Shirui operation and support to the building at the world body’s during his political career office of Governor of Lily as well. State Government when the headquarters here. spanning around 15 years. Manipur, she took the N. Biren also said that the need arises. The contribution will help However, no Governor was so initiative of introducing Governor has a great desire N. Biren said that the people reduce carbon footprint and concerned about Manipur like Flying Doctors in the State, to promote Manipuri culture of Manipur feel extremely promote sustainable energy, the current Governor. the Chief Minister said and other potentials not only proud and happy for her on India’s Permanent receiving the prestigious Representative to the UN award. He said that Smt. Ambassador Syed Heptulla is a parliamentarian Akbaruddin said in a tweet. par excellence, a versatile He said that India is the “first personality, gifted orator and responder” to Secretary- an accomplished scholar. General Antonio Guterres’ Earlier, Chief Secretary Dr. call for climate action. Suresh Babu read out the “India funds solar project citation of award. @UN Hqrs to reduce carbon Ministers Th. Biswajit, L. footprint & promote India’s generous contribution In June, Akbaruddin said Jayantakumar, Karam Shyam, sustainable energy,” for th e installation of solar panels during a session on World Th. Shyamkumar, Shri L. Akbaruddin said, referring to on the roof of the @UN Environment Day that India Dikho, V. Hangkhanlian, India’s contribution of USD 1 conference building. A strong intends to partner with the UN Nemcha Kipgen, Th. million to the UN Headquarters’ message promoting #Innovation Secretariat to use renewable Radheshyam, MP K. Solar Project, in which solar for action on #climatechange solar energy at the UN Bhabananda and Chief panels will be installed on the #efficiency,” Under-Secretary- premises. Secretary Dr. J Suresh Babu roof of the imposing UN General for Management Jan He had expressed hope that by were seated on the dais. headquarters. Beagle said in a tweet, expressing the next World Environment MLAs and high ranking civil “I thank Ambassador gratitude to Akbaruddin and the Day, solar energy would be part and police officials were also @AkbaruddinIndia Permanent Mission of India to of the energy mix used in the present at the occasion. @IndiaUNNewYork for the UN. UN building. Sushma Swaraj likely to attend SAARC council of ministers’ meeting in New York Agency spokesperson Mohammad New Delhi Sept 20 Faisal said it is “engaged” with India to facilitate a External Affairs Minister bilateral meeting between Sushma Swaraj is likely to Qureshi and Swaraj in New attend an informal meeting of York. Both Swaraj and SAARC Council of Foreign Qureshi will be in New York Ministers on the margins of next week to attend the the United Nations General UNGA. Assembly (UNGA) in New The India-Pakistan ties nose- York later this month, official dived in recent years sources said Wednesday. following a spate of terror Asked about the possibility of attacks in India by Pakistan- a meeting between Swaraj and based terror groups. India Pakistan Foreign Minister has not been holding official Shah Mehmood Qureshi in talks with Pakistan following New York, they, however, said the attacks. Asked about her schedule is being worked possibility of India out. participating in SAARC The SAARC (South Asian summit if it is organised, the Association of Regional sources said it will not change Summit was to be held in t o “prevailing circumstances” Cooperation) foreign its position unless Pakistan Islamabad. But after the terrorist and stepped up diplomatic ministers’ informal meeting has stops cross-border terrorism. attack on an Indian Army camp pressure on Pakistan. The summit been taking place for last few The last SAARC Summit in in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir was called off after Bangladesh, years on the margins of the 2014 was held in Kathmandu, on September 18 that year, India Bhutan and A fghanistan also UNGA. In Islamabad, Pakistan which was attended by expressed its inability to declined to participate in the Foreign Office (FO) Modi. The 2016 SAARC participate in the summit due Islamabad meet.

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