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NAVIN UPADHYAY n NEW DELHI by the Supreme Court. dropped from the Council of people. If political parties are so needy Brahmin youths for set- While the Congress has not One of my colleagues Ministers on age criteria. So far keen to impress the Dalits then ting up business and students head of the year-end come in favour of the bandh asked why is a Brahmin he has not been accommodat- why not make a Dalit PM for to pursue higher education. AAssembly elections in three call or the upper caste and OBC conference being held ed as Governor as was being next 10 years.” After the Modi States and general election next protest, it is wooing the using Rahul Gandhi's speculated. The BJP has been BJP Rajya Sabha member Government restored the tough year, caste politics of a differ- Brahmins, who are in the fore- photo and under pushed on the defensive and from Rajasthan Harshwardhan provisions of the SC/ST Act, ent kind is raising its head. front of the ongoing movement the Congress several party leaders have come Singh Dungarpur has called for which were quashed by the This time upper castes are against the SC/ST Act. A day out in open to express their revision of the entire reserva- Supreme Court, political par- joining hands with the OBC to after MP Congress president party flag and the apprehensions and concerns tion system and said the recent ties welcomed the decisions for express their resentment over Kamal Nath promised cow Tricolour? I said over the repercussion of the amendment of the SC/ST Act obvious reasons, but social the restoration of the stringent shelter in each district of MP, that I will respond to this upper caste unrest. to bring back the stringent media saw angry reactions provisions of the SC/ST Randeep Singh Surjewala said, from this platform one “It is a pity that my party provisions has come as setback from the upper caste people. (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, “Brahmin DNA is in the day. Indian National did not listen to me when I said to some sections of society. Slowly and steadily, the resent- 1989. While several upper Congress blood.” This comes at Congress is that party, my (including on Twitter) that the Surjewala, who attended ment has spread and now caste castes and OBC outfits, pri- a time when Congress chief BJP should accept the SC ver- the State-level Brahmin semi- outfits are indirectly backed by marily based in Madhya Rahul Gandhi is visiting friends, in whose blood dict on the SC&ST Act, that nar on Monday, said, “One of Opposition parties. Pradesh, have given a Bharat Mansarovar. This is interpret- It is the responsibility of all political parties, Brahmin Samaj's there was no need to make my colleagues asked why is a In MP, the upper caste bandh call on September 6, the ed as an attempt by the including that in power, that the provisions of DNA is present immediate arrest but must do Brahmin conference being held mobilisation against the BJP Congress is openly playing the Congress to play the soft the Act should be re-looked into Kalraj Mishra Randeep Singh Surjewala so within a week if prima facie using Rahul Gandhi’s photo over the SC/ST Act has culmi- Brahmin card. “Hindutva” card, something evidence is there,” Subramanian and under the Congress party nated in the call of Bharat This is the first time in the Rahul practised successfully It is a pity that my party did not listen to me when I said (including on Swamy tweeted. flag and the Tricolour? I said bandh. The resentment among post-Mandal era that upper in Gujarat and Karnataka Twitter) that the BJP should accept the SC verdict on SC&ST Act, that there Senior BJP leader and MP that I will respond to this from the upper castes and OBC castes and OBC are coming Assembly polls. from Deoria Kalraj Mishra has this platform one day. Indian against the SC/ST Act has seen together in a big way on a caste- The MP Government has was no need to make immediate arrest but must do so within a week if also called for a relook at the National Congress is that party, violent protests during the last based issue. The political par- imposed Section 144 in five prima facie evidence is there Subramanian Swamy SC/ST Act and its provisions. my friends, in whose blood few days in Morena, Bhind, ties have kept away from the districts of the State ahead of “It is the responsibility of all Brahmin Samaj’s DNA is pre- Gwalior, Mandsaur and protest in view of its sensitive the proposed nationwide Section 144 has been imposed the amendment to the atroci- seems to have sensed that the political parties, including that sent.” Neemuch. The protesters have nature and out of the fear that bandh by several outfits to in Gwalior (city), Bhind, ties Act at a Swabhiman Brahmins have got a raw deal in power, that the provisions of Surjewala also promised especially targeting legislators, it could antagonise their Dalit protest against the SC/ST Shivpuri, Guna and Ashok Sammelan held in Gwalior. under the BJP, which made the Act should be re-looked that the Congress would pro- demanding that the SC verdict constituency. But at ground Amendment Bill passed in Nagar districts. On Tuesday, However, it is Surejewala’s Rajputs as Chief Minister of into,” he said. vide 10 per cent reservation to should be resorted. Some upper level, upper castes and OBC are Parliament last month. members of Khatriya brazen overture to the politically important Uttar Party’s MLA from Ballia the poor, set up Brahmin caste supporters also threw ganging up against the Modi The bandh call has been Mahasabha, Gujjar Mahasabha, Brahmins that gives away the Pradesh and neighbouring Surendra Singh too joined the Kalyan Board, and offer `100 shoes at Chief Minister Shivraj Government for restoring the given by around 30-35 organ- Parshuram Sena and other Congress strategy for the Uttarakhand. Similarly, while chorus and said, “This Act is crore soft loan at 4 per cent Singh Chouhan at a rally two SC/ST Act after it was diluted isations on social media. organisations gathered against upcoming polls. The Congress veteran Kalraj Mishra was misused to frame innocent interest and scholarships to days ago. RaGa’s Rafale claims are CBI raids TN top 46,000 cows among 1.8 cr cop, Health Min ignoramus-like: Jaitley for gutkha scam livestock die in Kerala flood No pvt firm involved ❝ All 36 planes straight away come from France and not even a screw is fitted in India. It is the foreign supplier prerogative to engage their KUMAR CHELLAPPAN n CHENNAI led by sleuths from New Delhi. 5.54L acre farmland in Govt-to-Govt deal, Indian partners. Many Indian private firms will benefit as we wanted The residence of Vijaya the state-of-the-art technology of foreign players are shared here. Be he Tamil Nadu Bhaskar had been raided by the in Kerala, Assam, reiterates FinMin it Tata, Mahindra and even HAL, they all will get work from foreign TGovernment on Income-Tax Department in players. It is the Congress style that buys from abroad without Wednesday faced a major April 2017 and details of large Karnataka, Bengal technology transfer. They are the ones who took bribes in Defence embarrassment as sleuths of the cash transactions were seized. PNS n NEW DELHI deals which is well documented in the case of Bofors Central Bureau of Investigation Wednesday’s CBI raids are and UP ravaged FINANCE MINISTER ARUN JAITLEY (CBI) swooped down on the in connection with the inves- inance Minister Arun Jaitley residences of Health Minister tigation into the alleged pay- RAJESH KUMAR n NEW DELHI Fon Wednesday termed C Vijay Bhaskar, State police offs running to `40 crore Congress president Rahul chief TK Rajendran and high- allegedly made by the manu- s many as 1.76 crore poul- Gandhi’s allegations in Rafale profile former Commissioner facturers of MDM Gutkha to Atry, 46,000 cows and 20,000 deal as “ignoramus”, saying of Chennai Police S George, political leaders, Ministers, goats were washed away in the other Congress leaders are also former Minister BV Ramana police officials and bureau- recent floods in Kerala. The parroting the allegations to and many others in connection crats to facilitate the sale of Home Ministry data shows “satisfy the ego of an ‘ill- with the gutkha scam. gutkha in Tamil Nadu. The the flood has ravaged a whop- informed gentleman.” The raids, which began at State had banned the produc- ping 5.54 lakh acre (2,24,374 Besides affecting cash diseases. There is a huge scarci- Addressing the media on 7 am simultaneously at 40 tion and sale of gutkha during hectare) of agricultural land in crops such as pepper, coffee, ty of roughage, including straw Wednesday evening after the Tata, Mahindra and even HAL, the ill-informed gentleman. Let locations in Chennai and else- J Jayalalithaa as Chief Minister. Kerala, Karnataka, Assam, the devastating floods washed and green fodder,” said officials. Cabinet meeting, Jaitley reit- they all will get work from for- the contagious problem remain where in Tamil Nadu, are being Continued on Page 6 West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. away vegetables, medicinal Kerala has an estimated six lakh erated that the price of the eign players. It is the Congress with the Congress. Leaders like The Home Ministry data has plants and horticulture crops milch cattle requiring nearly Rafale Jet negotiated by the style that buys from abroad Abshishek Singhvi and all are not included the crops affect- and hundreds of acres of paddy 600 tonnes of feed, but pro- NDA is nine per cent lesser without technology transfer. repeating what he says.” ed in Uttarakhand, Madhya in the State. The deluge in duces just 30 per cent locally. than the UPA’s deal and They are the ones who took Earlier in the morning, Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Kerala has had a cascading After Kerala, it is Uttar claimed that it is 20 per cent bribes in Defence deals which National Security Adviser Ajit several North-eastern States effect on the cage fish farming Pradesh which lost more crops lesser considering “weapon- is well documented in the case Doval and Defence Secretary due to flood. and commercially valuable fish during flood. As per the to-weapon” attached to the jet. of Bofors,” Jaitley said coun- Sanjay Mitra briefed the Union According to data, hun- such as Pearl Spot, Sea Bass and Ministry’s data, 50,873 hectare “This is a Government-to- tering the allegations raised by Council of Ministers on the dreds of farms and cattle sheds Red Snapperwere. of crops in 23 districts, includ- Government deal and no pri- the Congress. fighter aircraft deal with France were destroyed and the liveli- Officials of the Kerala ing Faizabad, Farrukhabad, vate party is involved. All 36 Slamming Rahul Gandhi in a bid to provide the leaders hood of thousands of dairy Agriculture Department said Bijnor, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur planes straight away come from without naming him, Jaitley with facts to counter the alle- farmers were destroyed. Kerala the department was able to res- Nagar, Gonda, Barabanki, France and not even a screw is added, “What can we say when gations being levelled against it. lost 57,024.31 hectare of crops cue at least 50,000 cattle and Behraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, fitted in India. It is the foreign the ‘gentleman’ from the Sources said the NSA and in Kannur, Kollam, Kasaragod, house them in relief shelters Sitapur, Pilibhit, Mau, supplier prerogative to engage dynasty is ignorant of the fact Mitra National made a detailed Alappuzha, Thrissur, across eight districts. “These Kushinagar, Basti, Azamgarh, their Indian partners. Many and repeating the same thing. presentation on various aspects Kozhikode, Palakad, cattle had been left behind by Badaun, Ballia, Balrampur and Indian private firms will ben- It is proved that in dynastic par- of the deal in the meeting, Malappuram, Pathanamthitta, their fleeing owners when the Moradabad, have been dam- efit as we wanted the state-of- ties ignorance is contagious. which lasted more than two- Ernakulam, Kottayam, Idukki, water levels rose. There is also aged. As many as 3,000 animals the-art technology of foreign The party leaders have no and-a-half hours. A view of Director General of Police TK Rajendran residence, where CBI conducted Thiruvananthapuram and widespread fear about a break- are affected here. players are shared here. Be it options but to satisfy the ego of Continued on Page 6 a search in connection with the Gutkha scam, in Chennai, on Wednesday PTI Wayanad districts. out of communicable cattle Continued on Page 6 IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt attempts Puri slams CSE’s Metro report as misleading held for framing PNS n NEW DELHI fallen, which is complete falsi- Delhi’s pollution by using road Metros like Lucknow, Chennai than the number of daily pas- of 39 lakh. The 39.5 lakh rid- lawyer in 1996 suicide, critical fication of facts. Metro rider- transport. and Kochi within the country sengers it had hoped to serve ership is projected after com- PNS n LUCKNOW he Ministry of Housing ship has gone up to two lakh The Minister reiterated that have higher fares than this year, saying its earlier pro- pletion of phase-III. The phase- narcotic case Tand Urban Affairs and the and it is going up. If there is a that if the Delhi Government Delhi Metro. So how can it be jection included phase-III III is yet to be fully operational n officer of the elite Indian Delhi Metro on Wednesday possibility that Metro ridership did not come on board for second most unaffordable which has not become opera- and stabilised. Therefore, any PNS n GANDHINAGAR APolice Services (IPS) rubbished as “misleading and is not realising its potential, it Metro’s phase-IV project, his Metro in the world? tional yet. such comparison at this stage, reportedly tried to end his life falsification of facts” a report by is because Arvind Kejriwal is Ministry will find a way. In He also refuted the CSE’s “It is seen from the report is only misleading and unreal- he Gujarat CID officials under mysterious circum- Centre for Science and not giving me approval for May this year, Puri had said the claim that Delhi Metro has that ridership of DMRC is 29 istic,” said Singh. Tarrested sacked IPS officer stances in Kanpur. Environment (CSE), which Metro phase-IV,” the Union Centre would take a decision received nearly 32 per cent less lakh as against project ridership Continued on Page 6 Sanjiv Bhatt on Wednesday IPS officer Surendra claimed ridership of Delhi Minister said. on the execution of the Metro’s from his residence in Kumar Das, aged 30, is still bat- Metro is falling and is the sec- In February 2016, the AAP much-awaited phase-IV project Ahmedabad in connection tling for his life after consum- ond most unaffordable Metro Government had given its in- if something was “lacking” on with two-decade-old case of ing some poisonous substance system in the world. Union principle approval for the con- the Delhi Government’s side. alleged abduction and framing in Kanpur on Wednesday. Housing and Urban Affairs struction work of the phase-IV Meanwhile, the Delhi a Rajasthan-based lawyer in a Police said that no suicide note Minister Hardeep Singh Puri project, but the Delhi Cabinet Metro called the CSE study crime related to narcotics. had been found so far. contended that Delhi Metro’s is yet to take final decision on misleading and not based on In 1996, a Rajasthan-based Sources say that the grow- passenger flow has gone up it. The CSE in its report said facts and data. “This study is lawyer Sumer Singh Rajpurohit ing pressure of bosses and while Delhi Metro MD Mangu DMRC is the second most conveniently comparing was allegedly abducted and adverse working atmosphere is Singh cited the examples of unaffordable Metro system in DMRC with much selected framed in a narcotics case on taking its toll on the members other Metros like Lucknow, the world in terms of percent- Metros across the world. Why the instruction of Bhatt (when of the law-enforcing agencies. Chennai and Kochi that have age of income spent for using don’t you compare with big he was Banaskantha SP) from “We are making all efforts to higher fares than Delhi Metro. it while asserting the Delhi Metros,” said Singh. The other a hotel in north Gujarat town save the life of IPS officer Speaking at a function Metro has received nearly 32 cities considered in the report Palanpur. Subsequently, Surendra Kumar Das who is on organised by CPWD, the per cent less than the number were — Buenos Aires, Cairo, Rajpurohit had filed a case ventilator in a hospital in Union Minister said if there is of daily passengers it had hoped Hanoi, Jakarta, Kiev, Manila, against Bhatt and several oth- Kanpur,” said ADG (Law and a possibility that Metro rider- to serve this year. Reacting to Mexico City and Mumbai. ers in Pali, Rajasthan. Order) Anand Kumar, when ship is not realising its “poten- the report, Kejriwal said he is “Metros like Jakarta do In connection with the asked about the reason which tial”, it is because Delhi Chief “very sad” that such an impor- not exist yet. It will come into case, the Gujarat High Court forced the young officer to Minister Arvind Kejriwal is not tant means of transport has operation in January 2019. So had ordered to form a CID SIT. make an attempt to end his life. giving approval for Metro’s become out of reach of com- how could there be comparison The SIT found that Bhatt had When asked whether an phase-IV project. mon man while asserting that with a Metro that isn’t opera- framed Rajpurohit by filing inquiry had been ordered into “I have a story going on all those who have given up tional,” Singh said. Delhi Metro false case. Continued on Page 6 today that Metro ridership has Metro are now contributing to chief said there are other Continued on Page 6 LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 city 02

Amendment to SC, ST Act Seven pilgrims feared dead as boat capsizes at Ayodhya Lucknow (PNS): Seven pilgrims missing pilgrims. Officials confirmed that the other none persons on the boat were trace the remaining pilgrims who were feared dead when a boat capsized they had recovered three bodies of the swept away by the current. Some locals drowned in the boat mishap. He also kicks off political debate mid-stream in the Saryu river in Ayodhya missing pilgrims. managed to rescue two of the victims but directed the authorities of all districts of on Wednesday morning. Two pilgrims on Reports said that the pilgrims were the remaining seven were feared dead. the state to take preventive measures the ill-fated boat were rescued by the local enjoying a boat ride in the Saryu near Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath against such incidents. Sarvajan Hitay Sanrakshan Samiti to back bandh today residents. Kachcha ghat. As the river has swollen expressed grief at the death of the pilgrims In Pratapgarh, two cousins drowned The police rushed to the spot on get- during the last few days due to heavy in Saryu and announced ex gratia of Rs in a pond in Udaypur while taking a bath PNS n LUCKNOW stringent bail provision in the Dubey said that they would be ting information about the mishap and rains, their boats capsized because of the 4 lakh each to the families of the in it. Raahil (20) and Ismail (20) slipped SC, ST (Prevention of holding a big conference in pressed the services of Provincial Armed fast current. While the boatman swam deceased. He also directed the Faizabad into deep waters and drowned while he amendment to the Atrocities) Act. Lucknow on September 28 Constabulary (PAC) drivers to search the safely to the bank and raised an alarm, district authorities to step up efforts to bathing in the pond on Tuesday. Scheduled Castes, In the face of country- against the Centre’s move to TScheduled Tribes wide protests on April 2 by introduce reservation in pro- (Prevention of Atrocities) Act Dalit groups against the alleged motion and the amendment to by Parliament has kicked off a dilution of the SC, ST Act, the SC, ST Act. political debate in Uttar Narendra Modi government “We will stage protest and Pradesh and the call for Bharat passed an amendment bill to gherao the political leaders, Shivpal spurns MSY’s Bandh on Thursday by upper negate the impact of the apex MPs and ministers to make caste organisations has forced court ruling. them aware of our concern,” he the ruling Bharatiya Janata However, the amendment stated. Party to go on the back foot as has antagonised the upper caste Prominent Dalit activist it has started looking for and their anger is slowly begin- SR Darapuri feels that the con- reconciliation efforts options to wriggle out of this ning to surface. troversy over the SC, ST Act is PNS n LUCKNOW vexed situation. BJP senior leader and unnecessary. He says the Modi ‘There is no question The uneasiness in the party Member of Parliament from government has only restored hivpal Singh Yadav, the of reconsideration or is perceptible as the upper Deoria, Kalraj Mishra, told this the SC, ST Act to its original Sestranged uncle of looking back. I have caste has started campaigning reporter from New Delhi that format and has not made it Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh on various social network sites, the SC/ST Act might widen the more stringent. Yadav, has spurned efforts of taken a decision for questioning the BJP’s ‘prem’ divide among society. The BJP leadership knows his elder brother Mulayam forming the (love) for Dalits. He said: “It is the respon- that damage has been done Singh Yadav for reconciliation. Samajwadi Secular The ruling party is in a sibility of all political parties, and so they used the legacy of Shivpal, who recently float- dilemma because its tradition- including that in power, to re- former Prime Minister Atal ed a secular front, has refused to Morcha and we will al support base — the upper look at the provisions of the Bihari Vajpayee to spruce up budge and has ruled out any work for castes — is getting increasing- amended SC, ST Act. the party’s image as one of pro- possibility of a rapprochement strengthening it... ly uneasy. Dalits at large in BJP MLA from Ballia, upper caste. A senior leader of with his nephew and SP chief states like UP are politically Surendra Singh, also joined the the party feels that the 6-km Akhilesh Yadav. and we are getting support from all aligned with the Bahujan Samaj chorus, saying, “This act is mis- walk of Prime Minister Shivpal had met Mulayam on corners of the state.’ Party. used to frame innocent people. Narendra Modi during Tuesday and had a long meeting “If the BJP thinks it can If political parties are so keen Vajpayee’s funeral has soothed with him but it remained incon- He has also ‘unfollowed’ SP chief support and blessing of ‘Netaji’ form government with the sup- to impress the Dalits, why not the anger of the upper caste to clusive. Akhilesh Yadav and Samajwadi (Mulayam Singh Yadav). The SP port of Dalits let it be. We will make a Dalit prime minister for some extent. A close aide of Shivpal said, Party on the Twitter. He has even patriarch, on the contrary, made not vote for the BJP this time,” the next 10 years.” This argument does not “On one hand, Mulayam Singh removed the SP flag from his a feverish call for unity in the said Manoj Sharma, a teacher. Sarvajan Hitay Sanrakshan hold water the way upper Yadav is trying to broker peace SUV and his residence, thus party and went to SP headquar- “The SC, ST Act has united the Samiti, an organisation of the caste has reacted in the social between his son and brother dropping hints at the further ters in Akhilesh’s absence to meet upper castes and backward state employees and engineers, media. “The 2019 election and, on the other, he told Shivpal widening of the gulf between him the cadre, thus conveying his classes and this time they will has announced to support the will be crucial for the BJP and Yadav that he acted very late in the and the SP leadership. backing to son Akhilesh. vote against the BJP,” he said. Thursday’s Bharat Bandh could be reminiscent of the day in announcing the new polit- Shivpal claimed that he float- Moreover, Shivpal Yadav is It all started early this year against the amendment to the Mandal days,” said Nomita P ical party.” ed the secular morcha only after the SP MLA from Jaswantnagar when an order was passed by SC, ST Act. Kumar, of Giri Institute of He added, “It can be any waiting for over a year for his and he has not quit Samajwadi the Supreme Court on the SHSS chairman Shailendra Social Studies. body’s guess as to what Mulayam rehabilitation. Party. By announcing to float the Singh Yadav has in his mind.” “I never vied for a post in the secular front, he has attracted the Samajwadi Party patriarch party but at least I should have provisions of the anti-defection Mulayam Singh Yadav has been been given some responsibility. law, according to which his Janmashtami maintaining a guarded silence After all, I have given my sweat announcement amounts to dis- BJP, BSP supporters over his efforts to pacify his and blood to nurture the party to qualification from the member- celebrations end sulking brother. this stature,” Shivpal said. ship of the Assembly. “There is no question of His main refrain was that he Shivpal had also announced with Shobha Yatra reconsideration or looking back. was insulted on every possible that his Samajwadi Secular clash in Jaunpur I have taken a decision for form- forum in the party and even Morcha would contest all the 80 Mathura: Thousands of ing the Samajwadi Secular Mulayam was disrespected and Lok Sabha seats in the state in the people participated in a huge PNS n LUCKNOW were injured in a stone-pelting Morcha and we will work for neglected by Akhilesh. “I made all coming parliamentary elections Shobha Yatra taken out in incident when two groups strengthening it... and we are get- efforts to keep the family and the and all the 403 seats in the 2022 Mathura city on Wednesday to ver a dozen persons were clashed over uploading of ting support from all corners of party united. Now I have taken a Assembly polls as a separate mark the conclusion of the Oinjured in a clash between objectionable photo of a 17- the state,” Shivpal said on step and floated the secular mor- entity. Shivpal, after announcing three-day Janmashtami celebra- Bharatiya Janata Party and year-old girl on social media in Wednesday. cha. There is no question of the front, did not forget to clari- tions. “Aimed to protect and pre- Bahujan Samaj Party support- Shamli district. The police later To give a clear message that stepping back or making any fy that his new outfit had no links serve culture of Brijbhumi and ers over a dilapidated bridge in arrested 12 people. he has parted company with the compromise with Akhilesh,” he with the Bharatiya Janata Party. maintain harmony through the Sujanpur area of Jaunpur on According to reports, a Samajwadi Party, Shivpal changed maintained. Shivpal had floated He maintained that the front teachings of Krishna in the epic, Wednesday morning. man uploaded an objectionable his Twitter profile details a cou- the new front last Wednesday. would join hands with like- Gita, Shobha Yatra was taken out According to reports, BSP photo of the girl on social ple of days after floating his However, an element of minded secular parties and would today,” Krishna Gopalanand MLA Sushma Patel and BJP’s media. The girl’s family object- front, replacing ‘Samajwadi Party’ uncertainty still prevails as he never have any truck with com- Deo Goswami, head of Radha former legislator Seema ed to it on Tuesday evening and with ‘Samajwadi Secular Morcha’. claimed that his morcha has the munal forces. Shyam Sundar temple and coor- Dwivedi had gone to Sujanpur took up the issue with the dinator of the yatra, said. in Jaunpur to pacify the vil- man, who is from the same vil- lagers protesting against the lage. This led to a clash between closure of a local bridge on the families of the accused and MURDER OF RETIRED SI Wednesday morning. the girl. The villagers were In the violent clash, both demanding that the bridge be sides pelted each other with reopened for two-wheelers so stones, the police said. Five HC directs state govt to file that children going to schools people were injured in the were not affected. Later, the clash, according to the police. progress report in 2 weeks authorities said that they would As many as twelve people uhykeh lpw uk allow two-wheelers on the from both the sides were arrest- Allahabad (PNS): The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday bridge. ed in connection with the directed the state government to file the progress report in con- However, after the clash. The police are investigat- nection with the investigation of the murder of the retired S-I 13-09-2018] 12%00 cts jkT; announcement, the supporters ing the matter. Abdul Samad Khan here by some criminals, within two weeks. fiNM+k oxZ vk;ksx] m0iz0 r`rh; of BSP and BJP leaders started In Sambhal, a man and his The counsel for the state government informed the court that ry] bafnjkHkou] v'kksd ekxZ] shouting slogans in the support son were killed after a truck hit the seven accused visible in the CCTV footage had been arrest- y[kuÅ fu"iz;ksT; lkefxz;ksa dh of their leader, claiming cred- their motorcycle in Asmoli ed. The bench comprising Chief Justice DB Bhosale and Justice uhykeh] flD;kfjVhs :0 3]000@& it for the reopening of the area on Wednesday. Police said Yashwant Varma passed the above order after taking a suo motu bridge for two-wheelers and Zubair (22) and his father cognizance of the incident and directed the authorities concerned uxn@ xoZeUVs uhykedrkZ vkbZ- this led to the clash, sources Iliyas (45) were killed on the to register the case as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). ih- flag ,.M lUl said, and added, that later, the spot in the accident. Police Khan was thrashed by a historysheeter and several others BSP MLA lodged a complaint seized the truck and sent the with iron rods in Shivkuti area here on September 3 and he suc- against Seema Dwivedi. bodies for postmortem. cumbed to his injuries later. Abdul Samad Khan, a retired sub- The injured were shifted to In Pratapgarh, a wanted inspector, was attacked when he had gone out from his house hospital and a heavy police criminal, Javed, and two cops on a bicycle in connection with some work. The accused attacked force was deployed in the area were injured in an encounter him with iron rods and thrashed him mercilessly till he became to avert any further clash. near Ganaideeh village in unconscious and fell on the road. The entire incident was record- Meanwhile, five people Kandhai area on Wednesday. ed in a CCTV camera installed nearby. Centre urged to fix minimum ex-mill sugar price PNS n LUCKNOW compared to Maharashtra and opportunities. result that the state clocked south Indian states. The UP Refineries and importers in record sugar production of 1.2 he Indian Sugar Mills government fixes the State Bangladesh, Dubai, and China crore MT). TAssociation (ISMA) has Advisory Price which is high- have shown interest to enter The depressed sugar prices urged the Centre to fix the min- er than the FRP fixed by the into long-term import con- in global and domestic market imum ex-mill sugar price at `36 Centre. tracts for raw sugar from have pinched the mills and a kg to cover production cost. Sources in the UP Sugar October this year. However, farmers. At present, the UP The ISMA submitted a Mills Association said that exporters are unable to give sugar mills have cane payment memorandum in this regard focused steps were needed to commitments. These countries dues of over `10,000 crore. recently to the Department of increase ex-mill prices so that want sugar prices on a par with The UP government has Food and Public Distribution. the industry was able to pay countries such as Brazil and assured that it is trying to facil- The industry sources said the farmers the cane cost. They said Thailand. itate complete payments by average ex-mill price in Uttar the Centre should give a push At the current global prices, mid-October this year. In the lpw uk Pradesh was `31.50 a kg and in to exports and raise the domes- Indian sugar mills will have to supplementary budget for cur- Maharashtra `29.70 per kg. tic ex-mill price to `36 a kg. bear a loss of almost `13 a kg. rent fiscal passed during the According to the associa- The sources said on the So the association has suggest- monsoon session of Assembly, tion, the crushing of cane for export front, the government ed fixing of minimum ex-mill the government has allocated the next sugar season (October should announce its policy for sugar prices in the domestic more than `5,500 crore for the 2018-September 2019) is to the next sugar season in anoth- market at `36 a kg. Further, the sugar sector, including `4,000 commence and the production er two weeks so that export industry says it should be per- crore to be given as soft loans is expected to be about 3.5 contracts could be finalised mitted to export of 60-70 lakh to mills and `500 crore for the crore MT. The mills usually and sugar mills get orders to tonnes of raw sugar next season. cooperative and government complete crushing of cane by make raw sugar. The low global sugar prices sector mills for payments. April and have to pay a fair The UPSMA sources said have hit the sugar mills and Besides, the cooperative remunerative price (FRP) of the ISMA officials had visited farmers alike. UP had wit- units have been allocated Rs `97,000 crore to farmers next several countries, with some nessed the longest sugarcane 1,000 crore to settle payment season. The price to be paid by delegations led by government season extending from October commitments for 2017-18 and the UP sugar mills is higher officials, to explore the export 15 to June end 2018, with the 2016-17 seasons.

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Online shopping website Unrelenting rains claim 3 lives as houses collapse lodges FIR for fraud PNS n LUCKNOW “brought dead”. Rainy spell Meanwhile, three goats PNS n LUCKNOW was ordered and it surfaced hree persons, including two were killed after they were that the refund money was Twomen, were killed after six forecast buried under the debris of a case of fraud with online released into the bank accounts houses collapsed across the house owned by Brij Lal of Ashopping website was reg- of customers but it did not city due to incessant rains Lucknow (PNS): The Bhelampur village of istered at Vibhuti Khand police reach them. “An internal probe which lashed the city in the wee city received 17 mm of Mohanlalganj early Wednesday station on Tuesday night. As was conducted by the compa- hours on Wednesday. The inci- rains on Wednesday with morning. The house owner per reports, a large number of ny and it surfaced that accounts dent occurred at a time when heavy showers occurring and members in his family customers of the shopping of those customers, who used the victims were fast asleep and in the afternoon. The were luckily saved. Brij Lal said website complained to the cus- to pay by cash on delivery could not make any efforts to Meteorological department that he and his family members tomer care of the company method, was hacked and that save their lives. Their family had already forecast good fled the house after they heard about not getting refunds into the money into their accounts members were also fast asleep showers with the troughline the thud sound and saw the their bank accounts. After the was diverted. We thereafter and they woke up only after the of the monsoons passing house collapsing. “The live- revelation, the company start- lodged a case,”’ he added. incident had occurred. through the state. The max- stock was killed before we ed an inquiry and later lodged In Nigoha, Ramkali (70) of imum temperature dropped removed the debris,” he said. In a complaint. CHAIN LOOT Kasimpur Majra was buried by 4 degrees and it was 29.3 a similar incident in Kakori, a Vibhuti Khand SHO Two unidentified miscre- under the debris of a room degrees Celsius goat owned by Putan of Palehda Mathura Rai said that an FIR ants, riding a bike, looted a gold which collapsed around 2 am The forecast for village died after the room in against unidentified persons chain from a woman after on Wednesday. At the time of Lucknow is partly cloudy which it was tied collapsed early was lodged under charges of training pistol at her in Vikas the incident, Ramkali was sky with rain and thunder- Wednesday morning. fraud, cheating by imperson- Nagar on Wednesday after- sleeping in the room which showers likely in some On the other hand, a Nano ation, forgery of valuable secu- noon when she, along with her caved in due to incessant rains. areas. The maximum and car was damaged after the front rity and forgery for the purpose relative, was going for shop- “We made all efforts to save her An old building that collapsed in Golaganj on Wednesday morning after fierce rains lashed the city Pioneer minimum temperatures portion of an old building near of cheating. ping. The woman, identified as by removing the rubble. It was will be around 31 and 24 Gulab Cinema collapsed due to He said that it seemed that identified as Poonam Singh of late at night so we could little Arti of Kushbhari village of the “Arti died on the spot in the compensated,” they comment- degrees Celsius respective- rains on Wednesday at 7 am on the hacking of accounts could sector 13 of Vikas Nagar, left for to help her,” Ramkali’s son locality died after the roof of mishap,” the police spokesman ed. ly. There is a warning of Wednesday. Luckily, no one was be handiwork of some officials shopping and was struck a few Vijay bemoaned. He later her thatched house collapsed said. He added Ramji works at In Mohanlalganj, 45-year- heavy rains in isolated parts injured in the mishap. The of the company and added furlongs away from her house informed the police about the and she was buried under it a petrol pump. “Arti’s children old Triloki Singh died after the of eastern UP. police are investigating the case. that the case was being referred around 12.30 pm. “The miscre- incident and a team was dis- around 3.30 am on Wednesday. and her husband were in wall of the room collapsed While the police were yet to sum to the cyber cell of the ants came from behind and patched to the scene for rescue The family members told another room when the mishap and later the roof slumped on up if the owner of the old build- Lucknow police and the Special they looted the gold chain. I operation. “The woman was police that they were fast asleep occurred,” he added. him around 5 am on crying for help. It was difficult ing was served a notice by the Task Force. screamed for help and the pil- rushed to a hospital where she in another room and woke up The villagers felt pity for Wednesday. Singh was buried for villagers to rescue him Municipal Corporation, sources As per legal advisor to the lion rider trained a pistol at me. was declared “brought dead”. to the rude shock after they Arti and her daughters who are under the debris and suffered from the debris. Hours after said the building was declared company Nitin Soni, the com- I was dumb struck. The miscre- She suffered multiple injuries,” heard the thud sound. Arti’s aged 10 and 8, respectively. “At injuries in the mishap. The vil- Singh was pulled out from the dangerous and the owner was pany was getting calls from cus- ants sped off the scene,” she the police spokesman said. husband Ramji later informed a tender age, the girls lost their lagers rushed to the house rubble and was rushed to a hos- asked to do the renovation work tomers since June. He said summed up the sequence of the In Malihabad, 29-year-old the police about the same. mother. The loss cannot be after they heard the family pital where he was declared for safety purpose. that an audit by the company incident. CM launches Metro app, praises employees

PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW THE CHIEF MINISTER ALSO xtending his good wishes to Ethe LMRC (Lucknow Metro AWARDED Rail Corporation) for com- EMPLOYEES, WHO pleting one year of operations, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath HAD SHOWN said that the people of Lucknow EXEMPLARY WORK were largely benefited from the services. IN THEIR LINE OF Addressing the gathering at the newly-inaugurated audito- DUTY ON THE rium of the Lucknow Metro at OCCASION the Transportnagar depot, he said that Metro was a natural Ghaziabad, NOIDA and attraction when it came to Lucknow,” he added. public transport services and it The Chief Minister said changed the perception of the that nearly 35 lakh people had people regarding the city. travelled by the Metro in the The Chief Minister also last one year. “In the coming awarded employees, who had days, the figures will be better shown exemplary work in their when the Metro will be cover- line of duty on the occasion. He ing the entire priority corridor,” also launched the mobile app of he pointed out. the Metro and unveiled the Chairman, Lucknow mascot of the project. With the Metro, and secretary, Ministry launch of app, people can get Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with Urban Development Minister Suresh Khanna at Transportnagar Metro depot on the of Housing and Urban Affairs, important details such as fares completion of one year of rail opertaions on Wednesday Pioneer Durga Shankar Mishra said between the stations, the dis- that the remaining portion of tance of the Metro stations and the North South corridor was their positions in the google Metro would have become an ment and were moving towards tions. Giving the scenario of the likely to be dedicated to the map. ordinary railway station and the future in a dedicated man- construction of the Metro sys- public by March next year. Yogi said that whatever the coaches like ordinary rail- ner. tems in the state, he said that Urban Development system was given to the public way bogies if this discipline has Emphasising that the a Detailed Project Report of the Minister Suresh Khanna said it would follow the same. “If a not been maintained,” he said. Metro system was a necessity, Metro projects had been sub- that for the progress of any work culture coming from dis- He told the Metro staff that he said that it might appear to mitted for Kanpur, Agra and place it was important to cipline is offered to people, they had come so far through be expensive but it formed the Meerut. “Three Metro pro- improve its communication people will follow it. Lucknow their dedication and commit- future for the next genera- jects have already started at the and transport technology. Dowry-seeker cop deserts wife PNS n LUCKNOW customary marriage and my same, he tried to strangle me an action against the constable parents gave adequate gifts with my dupatta,” she said. is beyond imagination. I am n what may bring a bad and a cash of over Rs 6 lakh to She said Vikas, who earli- pregnant and have no way but Iname to Lucknow police, a Vikas and his family for pur- er was posted at Shahjahanpur, to end my life,” she told police- constable presently deployed at chasing an SUV. Vikas agreed later put her at a house on rent men, who switched to action Reserve Police Lines (RPL) is to pay the instalments from his after the marriage and later mode after she created a accused of deserting his wife, salary and I started living with asked her to go to her parent’s scene. who is eight-month pregnant, him at a house in Ghaziabad as house. “Since then, Vikas is The sleepy atmosphere of allegedly for dowry in con- Vikas was posted at Loni police keeping a distance from me. In the camp office, where a huge nivance with his family mem- station of Ghaziabad then,” the last week of March this year, number of complainants come bers and relatives. He is also she said. he dropped me at my home,” to petition their cases, was accused of courting another She added that Vikas, his she alleged. suddenly electrified after the woman and planning to marry parents and his relatives start- She added that she got to woman started weeping amid her. ed behaving with her in a know from some of her sym- the presence of policemen and The incident came to light strange way a fortnight after pathisers that Vikas was in rela- threatened that she would end after the victim created a scene her marriage and demanded tion with a woman constable her life if she was not allowed on being denied audience with more cash and gifts as dowry. and had a plan to marry her. “I to meet the SSP. As her cries the SSP at the camp office in “I told the same to my parents tried to solve the issue by con- drew attention, mediamen con- Hazratganj on Wednesday who talked to Vikas and his stantly meeting Vikas and his verged around the woman to evening. As mediamen were parents but the issue could not parents but to no avail,” she know from her the issue that present there to attend the be settled,” she said. rued. was perturbing her. routine briefing, the police The woman also alleged Her family members, who The cops then tried to per- were visibly under pressure that Vikas and his parents were present at the camp office, suade the woman and assured and the woman was allowed to started torturing her while said that they tried to get a case her that she would be allowed meet the SSP. The PRO media demanding additional Rs 10 registered at the police station to meet the SSP. They also tried cell, however, was not present lakh as dowry. “In March 2018, in Lucknow but were denied a to down play the incident ask- at the briefing. Vikas’s relatives attempted to favour. “The policemen talked ing newsmen not to give hype In her complaint, the wife rape me in his absence when I in an uncouth manner to me to the news. Later, the SSP of the constable said that she was all alone at my house in and they even questioned my assigned the case to was married to Vikas Kumar of Ghaziabad. When I com- integrity. They told me to learn Cantonment circle officer Tanu Baghpat in 2017. “We had a plained to Vikas about the to live under such conditions as Upadhyay for probe. Integral varsity signs MoU with ATARI, Kanpur Lucknow (PNS): Integral University Siddiqui. was the primary source of livelihood for signed an MoU with ATARI, Kanpur, and He said that agriculture was and had about 58 per cent of India’s population and the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Unnao, on always been at the centre of human civil- was undoubtedly the biggest sector in Tuesday to give agricultural studies a isation since it began and it remained at India. boost. the heart of many of the most pressing “Thus the responsibility to enrich and “It is important that the agricultural issues for modern societies. maximise its potential heavily rested on the sector gets the professional touch to give “The government along with the uni- agricultural studies. The Integral Institute it the well-deserved boost in the agrari- versities, powered by the young minds, is of Agricultural Science and Technology an economy while they get a dependable ready to bring in the innovation through (IIAST) is working towards developing lucrative career in it. The success stories study and research. Sharing a common human resources and generates appropri- from UP, Maharashtra, and Punjab are desire to explore, extend and strengthen ate, efficient and effective technology for heartening where agriculture students the functional relationship, a memoran- sustainable growth in agriculture and have taken up farming after completing dum of understanding (MoU) was signed allied fields ensuing enhanced food and their studies in agriculture by using prop- between the Integral University (IU), nutritional security, income generation and er seeds, machinery and agro management Lucknow, and Agricultural Technology environmental safety,” he said. techniques to surpass the previous pro- Application Research Institute (ATARI), The KVK, Unnao, will provide short- duction and revenues,” said Integral Kanpur, in order to share the facilities and term training to the students and faculty Institute of Agricultural Science & expertise available in each other’s institu- members of the IIAST, Lucknow, in their Technology (IIAST) director Haris tion,” he said and added that agriculture areas of specialisation. 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Teachers’ role predominant: CM Teachers’ Day celebrated with verve PNS n LUCKNOW

he Teachers’ Day was cele- Tbrated with a lot of enthu- Yogi rues lack of qualified teachers siasm at various institutes in the city. Deputy Chief Minister PNS n LUCKNOW Dinesh Sharma was the chief guest at a programme organ- alling upon teachers to ised at Lucknow University Ctake a positive interest in for felicitating retiring teachers. their work apart from the reg- Sharma, while speaking on the ular four hours that they give occasion, said that a grant to their job, Chief Minister Yogi totalling Rs 18 crore had been Adityanath stressed that the given to the university under society and the nation was various categories and he created by a good education assured that a grant of Rs 255 system. Assuring complete sup- lakh was likely to be given for port of the state government, he the second campus. appealed to teachers to either Lucknow University V-C adopt a village for increasing SP Singh, while speaking on the literacy levels, write articles to occasion, said that the univer- guide students or even carry sity would be the first in the out some exemplary research state where the semester system and set up a fine example for had been introduced. He said others. that the university was making The Chief Minister phenomenal progress. expressed these views at the Meanwhile, to commemo- felicitation of over 34 teachers rate the selfless profession of on the occasion of the Teachers’ teaching, Lucknow Public Day at the Lok Bhawan. Collegiate came together to Offering tributes to the former celebrate the special occasion President Sarvepalli where teachers earned appreci- Radhakrishnan, Yogi ation and accolades. Adityanath said that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with felicitated teachers at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow on Wednesday Pioneer The day started with a Radhakrishnan was a great special assembly where stu- teacher, philospher and vision- tem, which has failed to pro- age of 97,000 primary teachers said: “I see some people are get- government to improve the dents paid tribute to their Academy also celebrated the Day with a resonating assem- ary. duce excellent teachers. in the state but “our priority is ting their heads shaved to con- quality of education over the mentors through speeches and day with full enjoyment. bly dedicated to teachers. Referring to the great con- Adityanath said a large number to recruit on the basis of merit”. vey that they should be posted past 15 months have started to poems. An inter-house Indian Students presented different Myriad cultural programmes tribution made by of educated people are still “If we are not able to pro- without any competition and pay off. “If UP has to become music competition was also programmes for teachers. were organised by students on Radhakrishnan, he said: “Does unemployed. vide qualified teachers, then I then the state government the leading state in the coun- dedicated to the teachers to cel- Founder manager of the group the occasion. The students left it occur to us to follow him, “We have a large number of feel that the shortcoming is not should honour them as teach- try, then it could be only on the ebrate their unparalleled con- SKD Singh said that no stone unturned to make the imbibe his goodness and gar- educated unemployed persons. on the part of the government, ers. What type of example are basis of education... Keeping tribution in a student’s life. Radhakrishnan was their ideal day a memorable one. Principal ner the respect of the future The UP government started the but on the part of the education we trying to set for the future this in mind, all of us have to The programme was and all must follow his teach- Gunjan Mehrotra said that stu- generations or should we just recruitment procedure for system, as it has failed...in pro- generation. They (the protest- make an effort. Why cannot presided over by principal ings. On the occasion, certifi- dents must follow in the foot- limit ourselves to our own 68,500 primary school teachers. viding excellent teachers,” he ing teachers) want their work our primary, secondary and Jawaid Alam Khan who cates, mementoes and gifts steps of their mentors and aim identities and let the future gen- For this, 1.05 lakh applica- said. done by violating norms, but higher education system be applauded all teachers for their were given to all principals, for goals which would lead erations forget us?” tions were received, but 41,556 Referring to a protest when they themselves come better? If the teachers take a invaluable contribution. The teachers and staff to felicitate them to success. Head mistress Yogi Adityanath lamented candidates could clear the Wednesday by around 100 under scanner, they try to look pledge, then this will improve,” day proved to be a special one them on the great day. Shalini Srivasatava congratulat- the lack of qualified educators examination,” he said at a pro- teachers of unaided secondary for an escape route. An indis- he said. for all the teaching faculty Beginning with s solemn ed teachers for their constant in Uttar Pradesh and said it was gramme to mark Teachers’ Day schools in the state, demanding ciplined society cannot build a Adityanath honoured with moments to cherish for tribute to Radhakrishnan, stu- endeavour in bringing not a shortcoming of his gov- in Lucknow. that their honourarium be bright future for itself,” he said. teachers for their contribution times to come. dents of Allenhouse Public Allenhouse Public School to a ernment but the education sys- He said there was a short- restored, the chief minister He added the efforts of his to the education sector. All branches of SKD School celebrated Teacher’s great height. Book fair opens at Ravindralaya PNS n LUCKNOW Prakashan, Sahitya Bhandar, Osho Darshan, Bhartiya Kala he UP Governor, Ram Parishad, state as well as TNaik, inaugurated the Central Urdu Akademi and National Book Fair at the many more. Ravindralaya here on He said that the Book Fair Wednesday. would witness book launches, Speaking on the occasion, seminars, a kavi sammelan the Governor said that books and a mushaira. had traditionally been our “There will be awards friends and prevented us from which will be given to the feeling lonely. He said that budding poets through a com- books promoted the habit of petition which will be organ- reading amongst the people ised especially for them. and it motivated and energised Among other awards which us. The special guest, Brijesh will be conferred achievers Pathak, said that books from different fields will be increased our knowledge and given awards. The Sahityakar were a medium for inspiration. Shiromani Award will be given The National Book Fair is to Shivamurti. The other dedicated to the well-known Governor Ram Naik inaugurating the book fair at Ravindralya on Wednesday awardees will include the fol- poet, Gopal Das Neeraj. The He said that they had cho- Devraj Arora also pointed lowing:-Padma Gidwani will be key organiser of the Book Fair, sen the new venue because it out that all the popular publish- awarded in the field of music , Devraj Arora, said that the was central to the city and peo- ers would be participating in Dr Anil Rastogi for theatre Book Fair would continue till ple from all its parts could con- the Book Fair which would and Anil Sahil for poetry,” he September 14. gregate at this point. include Raj Kamal, Prabhat added. TET candidates staging a demonstration at Eco Garden on Wednesday Pioneer Rashul happy in playing Saplings from CITYBRIEFS genie in Aladdin JMP nursery NEW NOTE Lucknow (PNS): Raashul dream come true. I couldn’t Tandon, a Lucknowite, is be happier. I hope and pray distributed happy playing the part of the that audiences will always genie in the show, ‘Aladdin- remember me as a genie. If PNS n LUCKNOW Naam Toh Suna Hoga.’ they do my portrayal of the Talking to The Pioneer, he genie will surely be successful ore than 1,00,000 saplings said that he was excited about in my books. The upcoming Mfrom the newly-estab- the show. “The new thing episodes have unlimited lished nursery at the prestigious State Bank of India, main branch, about the show is that it will excitement in store,” he said. Janeshwar Mishra Park in Lucknow, has started giving newly- show the journey beyond Recalling the story, he Gomti Nagar were distributed designed notes of Rs 100 denomination. what happens after the con- said that hired by the evil free of cost among those Customers have shown immense curios- ventional story ends. It also Wazir (Zafar), Aladdin makes who wanted to plant them in ity towards the new designed notes. SBI’s has a contemporary flair with his way to the cave across the public parks or lawns as well as SCAB branch are also releasing the new most of the dialogues used desert to get his hands on the in their house under the notes. being the ones which are lamp, crossing many seem- scheme ‘Clean City-Green very popular,” he added. He ingly impossible hurdles City’. JANMASHTAMI CELEBRATIONS said that he had to take a lot along the way. “Just when Deputy director, Garden, Kids’ Campus International Pre- of workshops for playing the Aladdin thinks his woes are SS Sisodia said the nursery School, Vipul Khand (Gomti Nagar), cel- part of the genie. over he hears a voice that pre- was developed in 2016 on the ebrated Janmashtami on Monday Commenting on his entry sents Aladdin with a chal- land measuring 5 acres on t (September 3). The children were dressed as the much-awaited genie in lenge to reach the lamp. he premises of the park and as Radha-Krishna and tableaux depicting the show, Raashul Tandon Aladdin meets this challenge added it had attained good the birth of Lord Krishna were set up on said “I have heard and loved head on with his wit and intel- results within one year of its the campus. Dahi-handi celebrations were Aladdin’s story as a child. To ligence but just as he is about existence. also organised for the tiny-tots. As the cel- grow up and be able to play to leave the cave an unfore- Presently, the LDA admin- ebrations concluded, principal Niharika genie for Aladdin – Naam seen turn of events causes the istration is only engaged in sup- Singh distributed sweets and candies Toh Suna Hoga,’ is akin to a doors to get slammed shut.” plying the saplings to social or among the children. voluntary organisations free of cost. DONATED He claimed there was a City Montessori School students constant demand of saplings donated `8 lakhs, clothes, pulse and cere- which they were delivering. als to Kerala Samajam. This amount The nursery is being man- would be given to the Chief Minister Flood aged and maintained by Relief Fund of Kerala. CMS students col- gardeners and other employees lected this amount from their pocket engaged in the project money and at a function organised at CMS Life Insurance Corporation Sr divisional manager (Lucknow division) Raj Vir Singh addressing a press without any interference from Gomti Nagar Campus II auditorium. conference on the completion of 62 years of LIC on Wednesday outside. The deputy director said the LDA administration had not taken any help to establish it and added the credit for its NTPC organising Electron Quiz success should go to its team of dedicated gardeners and PNS n LUCKNOW tutes will participate in the ing second place will get Rs to it, three consolation prizes of others. event. 20,000. The team at third posi- Rs 8,000 each to teams at He added the herbal park he northern region of The press release issued by tion will get Rs 10,000. The fourth, fifth and sixth positions would come up in the park on TNational Thermal Power NTPC on Wednesday said that teams securing fourth, fifth and 12 consolation prizes of Rs the land measuring 10 acres by Corporation (NTPC) will six teams would be selected for and sixth positions will be 4,000 to each team will also be next month. organise a day-long ‘Electron the final round to be held later awarded a consolations prizes given. It will be developed on Quiz-2018’ on Friday in Babu in the year on the basis of the of Rs 4,000 each. The quiz masters will be the advice of a group of Banarasi Das University (BBU) written examination. The cash At the national level, the KM Prashannth and Sujit experts and there would be no auditorium. Over 80 teams prize at the regional level for first prize will be Rs 50,000, sec- Varkey. The duo have won role of the private partners at drawn from different engi- the team standing first will be ond prize Rs 30,000 and the several titles on national and all. neering and management insti- Rs 30,000 while the team secur- third prize Rs 20,000. In adition international levels. LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 nation 05

OPEN-DEFECATION FREE INDIA Lynching: GoM discusses Govt likely to miss 2019 deadline suggestions of secys panel ARCHANA JYOTI n NEW DELHI say that the num- need, the Government in 2014 being provided under the ber could be on set up SBK to facilitate chan- MGNREGA, Member of PNS n NEW DELHI s the Modi Government the higher side as nelisation of philanthropic Parliament Local Area Arace against time to achieve in some villages it contributions and Corporate Development Scheme he Group of Ministers the targets of making the coun- was found that Social Responsibility (CSR) (MPLADS), State Finance T(GoM), headed by Home try Open-Defecation Free newly construct- funds. The fund for the pur- Commission under Providing Minister Rajnath Singh, dis- (ODF) by 2019 under its ambi- ed toilets under pose (to make the defunct toi- Core Civic Services and cussed on Wednesday the rec- tious Swachchh Bharat the flagship pro- lets usable, World Bank fund- District Mining Fund for any ommendations of the secre- Mission, a huge backlog of gramme were ing to States have been district affected by mining- taries panel set up to suggest defunct toilets is proving a rarely used due to approved. Also, the States have related operations,” the official ways to check incidents of headache to it. The latest various reasons been given option to use funds added. mob lynching. Government data shows that loos which are now being used pertaining to the quality of con- One of the key recom- till July this year, just half of the as stores or other purpose. struction and scarcity of water. STILL A LONG WAY TO GO mendations of the committee total 53,24,794 defunct toilets Most of these toilets were con- This was pointed by a State Defunct toilets conversion % of secretaries, headed by Union across the States have been structed under the Nirmal Parliamentary panel too in its Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, made operational under the Bharat scheme during the UPA report submitted in Parliament UP 188285 26% is to put to task country heads Central flagship scheme, Government and became in March. Taking cognisance of Bihar 749183 18% of the social media platforms The panel is also Empowerment Minister Swachchh Bharat defunct over the years due to the situation, the panel has Assam 435047 50% sites. This was the first meeting believed to have Thawar Chand Gehlot. The Mission(SBM). the Government’s short slight- asked the Government to of the GoM and the Ministers GoM and the committee of sec- Prime Minister Narendra ness. Under the SBM, the Modi ensure that the constructed TN 1228953 86% were briefed about the recom- recommended retaries were set up after near- Modi had launched the SBM Government has doled out toilets are safe and sustainable MP 390248 66% mendations of the committee, tightening of law by ly 40 people were lynched in with much fanfare in 2014. funds to make these defunct so that they can be utilised for Jharkhand 256175 49% a Home Ministry official said. inserting clauses in nine States in the past one year. However, while construc- toilets workable. a long period of time. Tripura 154576 44% The panel is also believed In July, the Home Ministry had tion of new toilets is moving at However, the States seems A panel of the Niti Ayog to have recommended tight- the Indian Penal issued advisories to States and the satisfactory pace, it is not so not to be keen in this regard. too had too recently noted Maharashtra 209955 73% ening of law by inserting claus- Code and the Code union territories following with the defunct toilets in the Among poor performers States that the main challenge in Odisha 189923 72% es in the Indian Penal Code and of Criminal Supreme Court’s directives to absence of water and adequate are Uttar Pradesh (26 per cent achieving ODF status by Manipur 40452 2% the Code of Criminal check incidents of lynching. drainage system. Senior offi- conversion), Jharkhand(49 per October 2, 2019 is reviving the Procedure through parliamen- Procedure through The Centre had also asked cials in the Union Water and cent), Bihar(18 per cent), dysfunctional toilets by pro- WB 458279 92% tary approval. The GoM is parliamentary them to appoint an officer in Sanitation Ministry, a nodal Arunanchal Pradesh(22 per viding adequate funds. The Arnchl Prdesh 19240 22% expected to hold further meet- approval each district at the level of body for implementing the cent). In contrast, States like Government on its part, to Nagaland 4090 8% ings over the next few weeks to Superintendent of Police, set up SBM in the rural areas said that West Bengal and Maharashtra ensure availability of fund for finalise its recommendations a special task force to gather as per the statistics, still, have performed better by conversion of the toilets from A& N 235 0% and would subsequently the are External Affairs Minister intelligence, and closely mon- 53,24,794 loos are yet to be repairing the defunct loos at a dysfunctional to the usable Goa 128 0% same to Prime Minister Sushma Swaraj, Transport itor social media to prevent made usable. faster pace to make them func- one has given wide options to Puducherry 25 12% Narendra Modi for a final Minister Nitin Gadkari, Law mob attacks on suspicion of There are at least 1,11,730 tional. (See Box) the States Total 53,24,794 54% decision, the official said. Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad being child-lifters or cattle villages which have defunct Sources in the Ministry To meet the financial The members of the GoM and Social Justice and smugglers. VP felicitates 45 teachers with national award Farmers from States march for minimum wages PNS n NEW DELHI “looted” the nation and “our PNS n NEW DELHI Tapan Sen, the general secretary mind”. He also slammed those of Centre of Indian Trade n the occasion of Teachers’ opposing the inclusion of local housands of farmers and Unions (CITU). ODay, Vice-President, M history in textbooks. Tworkers affiliated to Left- He said that after the dhar- Venkaiah Naidu, and Human Human Resource wing outfits took out a protest na, all other farmers organisa- Resources Development Development Minister Prakash march in the national Capital tions will come together, hold Minister, Prakash Javadekar, Javedkar listed various initia- Wednesday, demanding imple- a long march and come to felicitated 45 teachers from tives launched by his ministry mentation of remunerative Delhi on November 30. “Trade across the country with the under the ambitious ‘Samagra prices for farm produce, loan unions will also hold a two-day National Award (2017) for Shiksha Abhiyan’ to impart waiver, labour laws and a min- strike by the end of the year,” their contribution in improving quality education. The initia- imum wage of `18,000 a he said. the quality of school educa- PTI photo tives include upgradation of month. “So, we will continue our tion.Vice President M Kasturba Gandhi Vidyalayas The ‘Mazdoor Kishan struggle throughout the year. In Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday tion. The countries of the world mother tongue” he said. from class VIII to class XII and Sangharsh Rally’ — being this process of struggle, people made a strong pitch for impart- had recognised India as a world Naidu, however, made it giving annual grants to 15 lakh organised jointly by the Centre will gradually understand their ing school education in moth- teacher or Vishwa Guru. In clear that he was not against government schools for library of Indian Trade Unions Workers and farmers of various unions raise slogans during ‘Mazdoor Kisan no. 1 enemy and accordingly er tongue throughout the coun- many ways, this stream of English medium schools while and sports facilities. The (CITU), All India Kisan Sabha Sangharsh Rally’ at Parliament Street in New Delhi on Wednesday PTI they will decided what to do in try. He also said history books intellectual pursuits and knowl- he sought to dispel the impres- selection of the teachers for the (AIKS) and All-India the coming elections,” Sen said. should have chapters on local edge creation has continued sion that only students passing national awards was conduct- Agricultural Workers’ Union four years, this BJP till our demands are met,” The rally was also sup- personalities and eminent over the last two millennia.” out from these schools can ed under a revised guideline (AIAWU) — began from the Government has fooled us. It Mollah told the gathering. The ported by artists, academi- Indians who have made the While technology has succeed in life. this year, says a statement. The Ramlila Maidan amidst rains has never done anything for leaders warned that they would cians and left-wing intellectu- country proud through their made rapid inroads into the He gave examples of him- number of awardees was and passed through various the farmers. We have always continue their struggle till they als who came in support of deeds. education sector, he said it self, Prime Minister Narendra brought down to just 45 from roads to culminate at the demanded that the “change the Central farmers and workers and Lauding the teachers who cannot replace the teacher who Modi and some chief ministers about 300 awardees. Parliament Street. Government should give farm- Government”. demanded the Centre accept received accolades at the event, only can mould the students who rose from humble back- Majority of the teachers Carrying red flags, the ers remunerative price as per “Workers and farmers their demands. Naidu said “It is because of into good citizens. He said ground to occupy constitu- awarded today used IT appli- marchers raised slogans against the recommendations of the coming together has enthused Meanwhile, traffic was teachers like you that our sys- children who see Google tional posts. cation in making learning the policies of the BJP Swaminathan Committee. We the other sections of the soci- affected in the Lutyens’ Delhi tem of education is moving should also apply their mind, Talking about historical interesting for students, it said, Government and also assailed have asked for the minimum ety. Now the Youth Federation due to the rally. The Delhi steadily towards greater heights adding “Google can never figures and social reformers adding some of them even the ruling party’s “communal wage for the workers which has decided to organise a rally Traffic Police tweeted updates of excellence. The government replace guru”. such as Mahatma Phule, developed learning-based apps. and divisive” agenda. should be not less than `18,000 on November 3 protesting on the march. The Parliament has not only recognised you as “I would like to advice the Narayana Guru, M The nominated teachers had AIKS general secretary per month,” he said. against unemployment in the Street, Janpath and KG Marg individuals but has also show- government, not only the cen- Visvesvaraya and Kabir, the given a presentation last month Hannan Mollah, alleged the He alleged that country. Before that, they will were closed for traffic move- cased what can be actually tral government but the state Vice President said history before an independent jury Government has not done Government has ignored their hold a 24-hour dharna in front ment which led to congestion achieved with competence, government as well that educ- lessons should focus on them comprising a senior educa- anything for farmers since it demands. “Now it is high time. of all Central Government on the alternate routes, the commitment, and collabora- tion must basically be in the and not British rulers who tionist. came to power. “For the last We will continue our struggle offices in all districts,” said police said. SC agrees to hear Section 377: SC to pronounce verdict today Govt makes PMJDY PTI n NEW DELHI a “majoritarian Government” of fundamental rights,” the dealing with minors and ani- open-ended scheme plea seeking stay on to decide on enacting, amend- bench had said while reserving mals should be allowed to he Supreme Court is likely ing or striking down a law if it its verdict. remain in the statute book. in August 2014 for a period of Tto pronounce on Thursday violates fundamental rights. Section 377 refers to The apex court heard the Doubles overdraft four years as a national mission Rafale deal next week its much-awaited verdict on a It had made clear that it ‘unnatural offences’ and says writ petitions filed by dancer for financial inclusion to ensure clutch of petitions seeking may not strike down the law whoever voluntarily has carnal Navtej Jauhar, journalist Sunil limit to 10,000 access of financial services like PNS n NEW DELHI decriminalisation of a 158- completely and deal with it to intercourse against the order of Mehra, chef Ritu Dalmia, hote- bank accounts, insurance and year-old colonial law under the extent it relates to consen- nature with any man, woman liers Aman Nath and Keshav PNS n NEW DELHI pensions to the masses. s Congress and ruling BJP Section 377 of the IPC which sual acts between two adults. or animal, shall be punished Suri and business executive To make the scheme more Aare engaged in a slugfest criminalises consensual gay “If Section 377 of the IPC with imprisonment for life, or Ayesha Kapur and 20 former he Union Cabinet on attractive, the Government has over the Rafale fighter jet deal, sex. goes away entirely, there will be with imprisonment of either and current students of the TWednesday decided to decided to double the overdraft the Supreme Court on A five-judge constitution anarchy. We are solely on con- description for a term which IITs. They have sought decrim- make the Pradhan Mantri Jan facility from `5,000 to `10,000, Wednesday agreed to hear next bench headed by Chief Justice sensual acts between man-man, may extend to 10 years, and inalisation of consensual sex Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) an the Minister said. week a plea seeking a stay on the Dipak Misra had reserved its man-woman. Consent is the ful- shall also be liable to pay a fine. between two consenting adults open-ended scheme and added Jaitley further said that deal. IAF Vice Chief Air verdict on July 17 after hearing crum here. You cannot impose The Centre, which had ini- of the same sex by declaring more incentives to encourage 32.41 crore accounts have been Marshal S B Deo said it is a various stakeholders for four your sexual orientation on oth- tially sought adjournment for section 377 of IPC as illegal and people to open bank accounts. opened under the scheme and “beautiful aircraft” and will give with recovery of amount. days, including gay rights ers without their consent,” the filing its response to the peti- unconstitutional. Briefing reporters about the as much `81,200 crore has India “unprecedented” combat A similar plea was filed in activists. top court had said while allay- tions, had later left to the wis- The issue was first raised by Cabinet decision, Finance been deposited in them so far. capabilities. He also said those the apex court in March this Besides the CJI, the bench ing apprehensions of those dom of the court the issue of NGO Naaz Foundation, which Minister Arun Jaitley said as Jaitley said 53 per cent of the questioning the deal have to year seeking an independent also comprised Justices R F opposed to the decriminalisa- legality of the penal provision had in 2001 approached the the scheme has been a “runway PMJDY account holders are understand the procurement probe into the Rafale deal and Nariman, A M Khanwilkar, D tion of the penal provision. on the aspects of criminalising Delhi High Court which had in success”, the Government has women, while 83 per cent of norms and said they do not have disclosure of the cost involved Y Chandrachud and Indu “We would not wait for the consensual unnatural sex 2009 decriminalised sex decided to make it an open- the accounts are seeded with adequate information about in the deal before Parliament. Malhotra. majoritarian government to between two consenting adults. between consenting adults of ended scheme, meaning that it Aadhaar and 59 percent of the procedures. Deputy Chief of The plea, filed by Congress The apex court had assert- enact, amend or not to enact It had said that the other the same gender by holding the will continue indefinitely. account holders are from rural IAF R Nambiar said the aircraft leader Tehseen S Poonawalla, ed that courts cannot wait for any law to deal with violations aspects of the penal provision penal provision as “illegal”. The PMJDY was launched and semi-urban areas. was getting discussed for had sought issuance of a direc- “wrong reasons.” tion against the Centre as to why A bench of Chief Justice the Union Cabinet’s approval PLEA TO BAN NOVEL ‘MEESHA’ Dipak Misra and Justices A M was not sought as part of the Khanwilkar and D Y Defence Procurement SC defers starting of process Chandrachud considered the Procedure (DPP) before signing submissions of advocate M L the procurement deal with Creative voices can’t be silenced in Sharma that his plea be listed for France on September 23, 2016. urgent hearing. In his petition, Congress has upped the for claims in Assam NRC Sharma has alleged discrepan- ante regarding the `58,000 crore PTI n NEW DELHI of India was “extremely interested”, the court cies in the fighter jet deal with Government to Government “has to strike a balance”. France and sought a stay on it. deal with France alleging wrong he Supreme Court on Wednesday The top court deferred till further democracy, rules Supreme Court Sharma has claimed in his doing. Asked about these alle- Tdeferred till further orders the com- orders the commencement of the process of plea that the inter-government gations, IAF Vice Chief Deo told mencement of the process of receiving receiving claims and objections for the PTI n NEW DELHI ty and imagination as it led to writer deserves respect by accep- agreement to buy 36 Rafale media persons on the sidelines claims and objections for the National National Register of Citizens (NRC) in intellectual repression of literary tation of the concept of objective fighter jets must be quashed as of a seminar “all discussions on Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam and Assam. he Supreme Court on freedom. perceptibility.” it was an “outcome of corrup- the deal” were taking place as sought the Centre’s response on the sug- Attorney General K K Venugopal, TWednesday dismissed a plea The bench, also comprising Justice Misra, who wrote the tion” and not ratified by people do not have adequate gestion that any one of the 10 documents can appearing for Centre, said a copy of the seeking to ban a book for alleged- Justices A M Khanwilkar and D 30-page verdict, said “we are not Parliament under Article 253 information about the pro- be used by claimants to prove legacy. report should be given to them as ly depicting Hindu women visit- Y Chandrachud, said, “A writer living in a totalitarian regime but (Parliament has power to make curement procedure. A bench of justices Ranjan Gogoi and R “Government of India is extremely interested ing temples in a derogatory man- should have free play with words, in a democratic nation which per- any law for implementing any “We are waiting for the air- F Nariman perused the report of Assam’s in it”. ner, saying “creative voices can- like a painter has with colours. mits free exchange of ideas and inter-government agreement) craft to come. It is a beautiful NRC coordinator Prateek Hajela and said it To this, the bench said “the Government not be stifled or silenced” as The passion of imagination can- liberty of thought and expression.” of the Constitution. aircraft. It is a very capable air- was agreeable to his suggestions that any one of India may be interested but we need to democracy permits free exchange not be directed. “Ideas have wings. If the The petition has also sought craft. It is a capability that we of the 10 of a total 15 documents provided balance it.” of ideas unlike a totalitarian True it is, the final publication wings of free flow of ideas and FIR and prosecution of Prime need quickly,” when asked about in List-A of the claim form can be used by As Venugopal persisted with his demand regime. must not run counter to law, but imagination are clipped, no work Minister Narendra Modi, for- the ongoing controversy sur- the claimants to prove legacy. for a copy of report saying “If I can see it, A bench headed by Chief the application of the rigours of of art can be created. The culture mer Defence Minister and pre- rounding the Rafale deal. He The bench also expressed reservation then only I can file my response to it”, the Justice Dipak Misra refused to law has to also remain alive to the of banning books directly impacts sent Goa Chief Minister also said “they should read over sharing with the Centre the copy of the bench said “Not at this stage. We will put the ban any further publication and various aspects that have been the free flow of ideas and is an Manohar Parrikar, business Defence Procurement NRC Coordinator’s report on the modalities list of documents which can be relied upon circulation of novel ‘Meesha’ and accepted by the authorities of the affront to the freedom of speech, tycoon Anil Ambani and Procedure (DPP) and offset for receiving claims from those excluded in in our orders. You can see the order and file said it was “perilous” to obstruct Court. thought and expression,” the French armament firm Dassault policy.” draft NRC, saying though the Government the response”. free speech, expression, creativi- “The craftsmanship of a bench said. LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 nation 06

2008 MALEGAON BLASTS CASE Majherhat bridge 2 dead, several NC too to boycott civic, collapse: Govt missing as boat NIA court defers framing of was warned? capsizes in panchayat elections SAUGAR SENGUPTA n KOLKATA Brahmaputra river second body was retrieved KHURSHEED WANI n SRINAGAR charges against Purohit, others Afrom underneath the ANUP SHARMA n GUWAHATI debris of the Majherhat bridge, wo days after the sepa- a part of which collapsed on wo persons died and sev- Tratists in Kashmir called To hear arguments on court consider and decide on However, Additional Tuesday instantly killing one Teral others were missing for boycott of the municipal applicability of UAPA Purohit’s objection to the sanc- Sessions Judge SD Tekale had and injuring 26, two of them after the machine boat they and panchayat elections, main- tion granted by the rejected the applications of key critically, while two more per- were travelling in capsized in stream National Conference against Purohit, other Maharashtra government in accused Sadhvi Pragya, sons had remained traceless Brahmaputra river near also decided to stay away from accused from Monday January 2009 for his prosecu- Purohit, Sameer Kulkarni, even till 30 hours after the acci- Assam’s Capital town Guwahati the polls. tion under section 45 (2) of Ramesh Upadhyay and dent. today. Chief Minister The National Conference TN RAGHUNATHA n MUMBAI UAPA. Sudhakar Dwivedi for dis- As large parts of south- Sarbananda Sonowal ordered a on Wednesday announced its “Since the Supreme Court charge from the case. eastern Kolkata and adjoining high-level inquiry into the boycott of the upcoming elec- special National has directed to expedite the The seven accused against sections of South 24-Parganas tragic incident. tions announced by the AInvestigation Agency trial before the Special Court, whom MOCCA charges were including Diamond Harbour The tragic incident took Governor’s Administration to Jammu & Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and his party (NIA) court on Wednesday it may not be appropriate to dropped, but continue to face and neighbouring industrial place when the machine boat be held around October- leaders address a press conference at the party headquarters in Srinagar on deferred the framing of charges stay the trial. charges under Unlawful belts plummeted into untold carrying about 40 passengers December this year. Wednesday. The National Conference has decided to boycott upcoming municipal against Lt Col Prasad Shrikant “However, before framing Activities Prevention Act traffic jam Chief Minister and seven motorcycles was on The party sought clarifi- and panchayat elections PTI Purohit and other accused per- the charge, the Special Court (UAPA) are: Sadhvi Pragya, Mamata Banerjee who was in its way from Fancy Bazaar in cation from the Central sons in the 2008 Malegaon is bound to consider the order Purohit, Dwivedi, Major Darjeeling, on Wednesday flew Guwahati to Madhyam Government about the pro- against the wishes and aspira- and urban bodies elections, blasts case. passed by the Supreme Court (Retd) Ramesh Upadhyay, back to Kolkata and drove Khanda ghat in North tection of Article 35A in and tions of the people of the was a disastrous idea, which A day after the Bombay on 20/04/2018 and to consid- Sameer Kulkarni, Sudhakar straight to the accident site Guwahati, around 1 pm, today. outside the courts. State. has further alienated the peo- High Court directed the special er and decide the objection to Chaturvedi and Ajay from the airport to take stock The engine of the boat failed National Conference pres- The party alleged that ple and complicated the situ- NIA court to consider the applic- sanction under Section 45 (2) Rahirkar. Two other accused of the situation. near Aswaklanta island and the ident Dr Farooq Abdullah announcement of municipal ation on ground”. ability of the Unlawful Activities of the Unlawful Activities Rakesh Dhawde and Jagdish Though she would not fix boat hit some concrete poles after chairing the party’s core and panchayat polls by Pertinently, “Joint Prevention Act (UAPA) against (Prevention) Act, 1967 taken Mhatre will be tried under blame on any particular insti- under the water, which were group meeting at its party Governor’s Administration Resistance Leadership”, an Purohit before framing the by the defence after affording only under the Arms Act. tution, “keeping all the angles constructed as part of a water headquarters at “Nawa-i- was taken hastily without tak- amalgam of separatist political charges against him, the special a reasonable opportunity of The Judge had, however, of investigation open,” Banerjee supply project. Subh” Complex in Srinagar, ing into consideration the pre- parties, comprising of Syed Ali NIA court Judge Vinod Padalkar hearing to the parties and discharged three accused said the piling works carried on “The boat damaged badly told reporters that his party vailing situation created in Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar postponed the framing of then proceed further,” the HC Pravin Takalki, Shyamlal Sahu by the Metro Railways a few due to the impact and capsized won’t contest the upcoming view of unnecessary attempts Farooq and Yasin Malik has charges against him and other bench ruled in Purohit’s case. and Shivnarayan Kalsangra yards away could be a plausi- with the passengers. Some of panchayat and municipal elec- to fiddle with Article 35 A. NC already called for boycott of accused in the blasts case. The high court had passed from the 2008 Malegaon blasts ble cause as it was shaking the the people swum across to the tions as the situation was not vice-president Omar Abdullah these elections in the State. After the lawyers of Purohit this order while hearing an case. nearby areas “like it is during banks,” said officials of the conducive for the elections. in a tweet said, “It is now for Recently, the Leadership and former Major Ramesh application filed by Purohit Sadhvi Pragya and earthquakes.” National Disaster Rescue Force Earlier, the NC core group the Central government to had issued hard hitting state- Upadhyay raised the issue and seeking quashing of the order Purohit were among the 11 Banerjee who had called an (NDRF) who started rescue meeting had a detailed dis- clarify whether it stands with ment against the conduct of urged the court to decide on the passed by Judge Vinod persons charge-sheeted by “emergency meeting” on operation immediately along cussion about the prevailing regard to Art 35A. It is not elections and all the main- UAPA applicability issue before Padalkar of the special NIA the ATS on January 20, 2009, Wednesday noon to find out with SDRF officials. situation in the State with enough to use panchayat & stream political parties alleg- framing charges against them, Court rejecting his applica- in connection with 2008 the next course of action had “We have so far rescued particular reference to Article municipal elections simply to ing them to be “Collaborators the Judge adjourned the matter tion for framing of charges Malegaon blasts. entrusted a team headed by 15 persons and recovered two 35A of the Constitution. The delay proceedings in the of Indian Union”. The leader- and said he would hear argu- against him in the 2008 It may be recalled that an Chief Secretary to inquire into bodies. As of now the status meeting felt that any tinkering court”. PDP president ship has urged people to boy- ments from all the accused on Malegaon blasts case. improvised explosive kept the reasons of collapse. She is that several people with Article 35A has disas- Mehbooba Mufti in a tweet cott the upcoming municipal this from Monday next. On December 27, 2017, a under the seat of a LML asked the departments to find remained missing. trous consequences not only also criticized the Central gov- elections with the spirit of While refusing to stay the Special NIA court had dropped Freedom motor-bicycle had out alternative routes. “We are told that there for the State but for the entire ernment’s position taken at the denying recognition to framing of charges against charges under the stringent exploded between Bhikku Sources in the PWD said a were about 40 passengers in country. Apex Court vis-a-vis bunch of National Conference, PDP and Purohit in the 2008 Malegaon Maharashtra Control of Chowk and Anjuman Chowk, warning bell about the deteri- the boat,” said the NDRF The core group said that petitions seeking abrogation of other mainstream political blasts case, a HC bench of Organised Crime Act near Noorani Masjid, at orating health of the 54 year- officials. the role of the Central Article 35A. parties who, they said, “are col- Justices Mridula Bhatkar and (MCOCA) against Sadhvi Malegaon in north old-bridge had been sounded Assam’s Additional Chief Government and the She said, “The Central laborating with Government Sandeep Shinde had on Pragya Singh Thakur, Lt Col Maharashtra, on the night of about two years ago and even Secretary Jishnu Baruah has Governor’s Administration government’s plea in the of India just to strengthen the Tuesday ordered that before Prasad Purohit and five other September 29, 2008, leaving tenders were called for its been named by the Chief vis-a-vis Article 35A in the Supreme Court to link deci- roots of occupation in Jammu framing of charges against him key accused in the much-dis- six persons dead and injuring repair as many as six times Minister to conduct the inves- Supreme Court clearly goes sion on 35A with panchayat & Kashmir.” in the case, the special NIA cussed case. 101 others. since 2017. tigation into the incident.

proceed accordingly. make the suicide attempt. persons that on Tuesday night, condition is stated to be seri- IPS officer However, some colleagues Das, an IPS officer of Das had spoken to circle offi- ous. He had worked till late at of the officer maintained that 2014 batch, was posted as cers regarding patrolling, and night on Tuesday. His behav- attempts... it was probably the work pres- Superintendent of Police at 4 am on Wednesday, his iour was very good. Now, for sure which forced Das to (City-East) in Kanpur last wife, who is a doctor, noticed what reason he consumed make an attempt to end his month. He reportedly con- that his health had suddenly poisonous substance will be From Page 1 life. But some local police sumed some poisonous sub- deteriorated. “He was rushed probed,” the ADG said. the matter, Kumar said that officers are of the view that stance on Wednesday. to a government hospital from “The police have nothing they were waiting for the offi- some family reason could Kanpur zone ADG where he was shifted to to do with the matter as it cer to recover and would then probably have pushed Das to Avinash Chandra told media Regency hospital, where his appears that he consumed some poisonous substance for 46,000 cows Medinipur, Uttar Dinajpur, hectare of crops in 11 districts RaGa’s Rafale... some reason,” Chandra said. Dakshin Dinajpur and of Karnataka including Udupi, He also said, “It has been among 1.8 cr... Murshidabad. Kharif sowing is Uttara Kannada, Dakshina From Page 1 decided to question the IPS at peak in the State. Kannada, Kodagu, The Ministers were informed that it officer’s wife.” From Page 1 “In Odisha, 35,102 hectare Chikkamgalur, Hassan, was a deal between two On getting information, After UP, it is West Bengal of crops has destroyed in the Mysore, Shivamogga, Bellary, Governments involving no private family members of Das that has lost more agricultural floods. More details are await- Davanagere and Raichur. party, leaving little scope for rushed to Kanpur from land. West Bengal lost ed,” said officials. As per the Home Ministry, corruption. The security brass also Lucknow. A senior doctor at 48,552.580 hectare of crops In Assam, the flood dam- over 1,400 people, which highlighted the aircraft’s capability the nursing home where Das After Kerala, it is West Bengal aged crops at 27,964.55 hectare include 488 in flood-battered which would strengthen the Indian is admitted, said: “It is too that has lost more agricultural in Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Kerala, have lost their lives due Air Force and make the fighter jets early to reach any conclusion land. West Bengal lost Sonitpur, Nalbari,Biswanath, to rain, floods and landslides in an asset for it. The presentation in as to whether Das consumed 48,552.580 hectare of crops in Udalguri, Barpeta , Chirang, 10 States across the country so the meeting also underscores poison to commit suicide or North 24 Parganas, Birbhum, Kokrajhar, Nagaon. Hojai, far this monsoon season. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s he took something laced with Paschim Burdwan, Purba Karbi-Anglong East, Karbi- many as 254 people have died efforts to take all his allies, who poisonous substance acciden- Burdwan, Bankura, Alipurduar, Anglong West, Golaghat, in Uttar Pradesh, 210 in West are represented in the council of tally.” College students apply tilak on the forehead of a teacher on the occasion of Teacher's Day, in Patna on Wednesday PTI Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Majuli, Bengal, 170 in Karnataka, 139 ministers, on board as the Nadia, Coochbehar, Charaideo Karimganj, in Maharashtra, 52 in Gujarat, Government works to counter the Hooghly,Kalimpong, Paschim Sivasagar, Hailakandi, Cachar 50 in Assam, 37 in Opposition on the issue with the Medinipur, Jhargram, South and Dima Hasao district. Uttarakhand, 29 in Odisha and Lok Sabha election being less than SC directs IGP of Meerut range to supervise probe into Hapur case eight months away. 24 Parganas, Purulia, Purba The flood destroyed 3,521 11 in Nagaland. n PTI NEW DELHI will be completed in 60 days. gation” into “the barbaric incident sought a direction that the SIT he Supreme Court On August 13, the apex of mob lynching on June 18 in “shall report to and be responsi- belonging to Justice Jain’s sister him, he had no other option but state Home Department fol- TWednesday directed the court had directed a senior Uttar Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh, ble to this court through the fil- Sanjiv Bhatt... in Pali town of Rajasthan. to vacate the property at that lowing his sex video CD that Inspector General of Police of Pradesh Police officer to probe wherein Samiuddin (the peti- ing of periodic status reports and He went on to say that he point of time. The 1988 batch went viral on social media. Meerut range to supervise the the Hapur lynching case in which tioner No. 1) and Qasim, both shall also keep this court From Page 1 was not only abducted by impli- Gujarat cadre IPS officer came In July 2018, the Vijay investigation in the Hapur lynch- one person was killed and anoth- belonging to the minority com- informed of any major develop- According to Ashish Bhatia, cated in a false Narcotic Drugs in controversy in the year 2011 Rupani Government had with- ing case. A bench of Chief Justice er brutally assaulted in the name munity, were targeted and mer- ments”. The plea further sought DGP CID (crime), police per- and Psychotropic Substances after he submitted an affidavit drawn security of former IPS Dipak Misra and justices AM of cow vigilantism, while terming cilessly assaulted by a mob of the a direction to the state govern- sonnel arrested Bhatt in the case (NDPS) case after Gujarat in the apex court accusing the officer. In protest to the State Khanwilkar and DY the allegations of survivor majority community from the ment to compensate the victim and also detain seven others in police found nearly 1 kg opium then Chief Minister of Gujarat Government’s move, Bhatt had Chandrachud was informed by Samiuddin as “serious”. neighbouring village, in the name for his medical treatment. It said the same matter. from a hotel in Palanpur. and current Prime Minister written a letter to Gujarat CM the Uttar Pradesh government It had also directed the IGP to of cow vigilantism.” Qasim had died as a consequence The Rajasthan lawyer in his According to him, he never Narendra Modi of complicity in not to remove security cover that it has transferred the SHO “facilitate the recording” of victim’s Besides the state govern- of the lethal mob lynching, while complaint claimed that he was booked a hotel room in the 2002 riots. Later on he was given to him as directly or indi- concerned and filed appeals statement before a judicial magis- ment, the court also issued Samiuddin survived the attempt abducted by police in civil Palanpur and when the police suspended in the same year rectly security of his entire seeking cancellation of bails trate regarding the incident in notices to the IGP, Additional on his life but suffered multiple dress in order to oblige then sit- raided the hotel, he was in Pali. accusing him of unauthorised family was under threat. In granted to the accused in the case. which 45-year-old Qasim Qureishi Director General of Police and fractures, wounds and egregious ting judge of Gujarat High Rajpurohit further alleged absence from duty, not appear- 2012, Gujarat Assembly polls, “It is directed that the inves- was beaten to death on June 18. “In Superintendent of Police of injuries. It said Yaseen and Court justice RR Jain. that after abducting him, Bhatt ing before an inquiry commit- Bhatt’s wife Shweta contested tigation shall be carried out the meantime, the IGP, Meerut Hapur. The plea had sought Dinesh Tomar, brother and a Rajpurohit alleged that the false and his juniors pressurised him tee and using his official car against Modi on Congress tick- under the supervision of IGP of (Range) shall submit a report “setting up a SIT comprising of family friend, were subjected to case was filed against him to to vacate the rented property while not on duty. Four years et from Maninagar constituen- Meerut range,” the bench said with regard to the incident in ques- police officers with impeccable “grave threat and coercion” by force his family to evict a rent- and threatened him to frame later in the year 2015, he was cy. She however lost by more while posting the matter for tion. We have so directed keeping career records of integrity and Circle Officer Pawan Kumar ed commercial property under NDPS Act. According to sacked from service by the than 70,000 votes. hearing after two weeks. in view the serious allegations/ competence from outside the Singh of Pilkhuwa Police Station Advocate Aishwarya Bhati, assertions made in the writ peti- state of Uttar Pradesh, which shall for lodging a false complaint of appearing for the Uttar Pradesh tion,” the bench said. be charged with the responsibil- road rage instead of mob lynch- government, told the top court The plea had sought setting ities and duties of investigation, ing. It also sought cancellation of that the police had taken swift up of a Special Investigation in respect of all issues relating to bail granted to the accused, CBI raids TN top Puri slams... action at the time of the incident Team (SIT) to ensure “an impar- the matters concerning and aris- including alleged key offender From page 1 and the investigation in the case tial, competent and fair investi- ing from the incident”. It had Yudhishthir Singh Sisodia. Secondly, the report claims that 22% of a commuter’s income is going for transportation cop, Health Min... in the lower income group. That is also an Dilip Kumar extreme case, he said. “As per our exact figure, Hold Odisha polls simultaneously From Page 1 Corruption (DVAC) which reportedly a total of `268.84 crore was the actual fare earned The I-T Department in a raid on the soft-pedalled the probe much to the in July and the total number of passengers who hospitalised premises of the MDM Group had anguish of the Opposition parties. travelled on the Metro were 7.79 crore. seized documents which stated that Though the DVAC registered a case in So the revenue per trip comes to `34.50. His Mumbai: Veteran actor Dilip if LS election advanced, BJD to EC crores of rupees were paid to Ministers September 2017, it failed to file a expenditure will be `1,518 per month and aver- Kumar was admitted to Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: The extra expenditure of almost and officials to facilitate the sale of chargesheet within the stipulated peri- age per capita income in Delhi is `27,424, Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Odisha is among `1,000 crore, which an upcom- gutkha in the State. Though the I-T od of six months. One of the DMK lead- according to economic survey done by Delhi on Wednesday, after he com- Wednesday requested the the few States ing state like Odisha can ill- Department wrote to then Chief ers approached the Madras High Court Government,” the DMRC Chief said. plained of chest infection Election Commission to hold where elections afford,” the letter stated. Secretary Rama Mohan Rao asking for with a plea to transfer the investigation So based on these calculations, 5.53% and and uneasiness. “Saab has been Odisha Assembly polls along Mishra said the party moved the State Government’s cooperation to to the Central agency as there were not 22% of income of a commuter is spent while admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati with the Lok Sabha elections to both the Lok the Election Commission amid widen the investigation into the pay-off, many Central Government officials travelling on Metro, Singh said. However, Hospital as he was bit uneasy due in the event of the latter Sabha and the speculation that the general elec- there was no response from the latter. listed as accused in the case. Anumita Roy Chowdhury, the Executive to a chest infection. He’s recu- being advanced. assembly are tions might be held ahead of its The then Chief Secretary had stated that The Madras High Court ordered the Director of the research and advocacy group, perating. Requesting your duas The letter, which was given schedule in March-April next he had forwarded the same to the Chief transfer of the case to the CBI. Though clarified that they were talking about the over- and prayers,” A tweet put out on to the poll panel in the national being held year. The BJD MP said there is Minister’s Office. the State Government challenged the all picture of the transport system in the report. thespian’s behalf stated. capital by party MP Pinaki simultaneously speculation that Centre may go I-T officials, who raided High Court order, the Supreme Court The CSE in a report on Tuesday said that it This is not for the first time Mishra, stated that holding sim- since 2004. for simultaneous elections to Jayalalithaa’s residence in November too upheld the CBI probe. has found that after the fare hike last year, Delhi that the veteran actor has been ulations elections will save the Lok Sabha and 11 State 2016, had seized the letter written by the The Anti-Corruption Wing of the Metro has become the second-most unafford- hospitalised. “@TheDilipKumar state an extra expenditure of that in the event any decision is Assemblies. “Odisha must be I-T Department to the Chief Secretary CBI had filed a case against unknown able service in the world among the cities that has been admitted to Lilavati after around `1,000 crore. taken by the Central included in the one nation, one from the room used by VK Sasikala, officials of various departments in the charge less than half a US dollar for a trip. Of he complained of breathless- Elections in the state are due Government to prepone the Lok poll proposal,” he said. “There is Jayalalithaa’s associate who is serving jail Central and Tamil Nadu Governments. nine metropolitan cities across the world where ness. Due to advance age, Saab in April-May next year. Odisha Sabha polls, before they are no immediate reason behind term in Bangalore in the dispropor- Last week saw the agency grilling the cost for a 10-km trip is less than half-a-US has been routinely visiting the is among the few States where scheduled to be held in 2019, we our move. But, we wanted to tionate assets case. Madhava Rao, proprietor, MDM dollar, the Delhi Metro remains the second-most hospital for overall health care elections to both the Lok Sabha would request you to make ade- inform the EC that the ruling The Government of Edappadi Gutkha and his associates who are unaffordable system in terms of percentage of and health management,” an and the assembly are being held quate preparations to hold elec- BJD will like to go to polls along Palaniswamy had handed over the case believed to have acted as couriers of income spent for using it, the CSE study acquaintance of the actor Faisal simultaneously since 2004. “On tions to the Odisha Assembly with the Lok Sabha elections,” to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti- money to all concerned. claimed. Farooqui tweeted. PNS behalf of the BJD, we request you simultaneously, so as to save the Mishra said. PTI LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 nation 07

DMK INFIGHTING: ALAGIRI WARNS STALIN TELANGANA ASSEMBLY LIKELY TO BE DISSOLVED ‘Re-instate me in party or perish’ Cabinet meet today; CEO: Poll timing KUMAR CHELLAPPAN n reiterated his stance that he one of the by-polls, then there in EC hands; Cong releases manifesto CHENNAI would not do anything to harm would be lot of fireworks in the the DMK and would be a loyal DMK,” said Duraisamy. OMER FAROOQ n HYDERABAD trict for the last two days has While the TRS leaders n a direct message to the party worker like he had been in The DMK leadership had also returned home. appear to be gung-ho on their IDMK leadership on the past. “But I want the DMK been cautious while reacting to n an unusual move, In another indication that leader having his way on Wednesday, MK Alagiri, elder leadership to take me and my Alagiri’s statements. Durai ITelangana Chief Minister K the KCR has made up his advancing the Assembly elec- son of the late M associates into the party,” he said. Murugan, treasurer, and a close Chandrasekhar Rao has con- mind to go ahead with the early tions to December, the final Karunanidhi, former party Wednesday’s rally is seen by vet- associate of Stalin, feigned vened a meeting of the State elections, he will be kicking off decision will rest in the hands president and five-time Chief eran DMK observers as Alagiri’s ignorance when asked about Cabinet early on Thursday his election campaign with of the Central Election Minister of Tamil Nadu, made olive branch to the DMK lead- Alagiri’s rally. A second rung morning leading to specula- “Praja Aseerwada Sabha” (peo- Commission. The experts say it clear that he could not be ership. “The fact that Alagiri leader, Ravi, who went to tions that it may pass a resolu- ple’s blessings meeting) at that once the Assembly is dis- ignored anymore as he com- could organise a rally like this in Chennai airport on Tuesday to tion dissolving the State Husnabad on Friday. TRS has solved on the recommendation manded a big following in the Chennai speaks volumes about receive Alagiri was ousted from Assembly to pave the way for decided to organize a whop- of the Council of Ministers, it Dravidian major. his organisational skill. Stalin the party without issuing any early elections. ping hundred such meetings will be up to the CEC to hold “All I want from the DMK could ignore Alagiri at his own show-cause notice. “If this is Sources said that the over the next 50 days. The the elections any time within leadership was the reinstate- peril especially in the backdrop the case, they may have to expel Cabinet will meet at 6:45 am at party was planning to mobilise six months. The present House ment of me and my followers Expelled DMK leader MK Alagiri greets his supporters during a ‘peace' rally of the two assembly by-elections all the party activists in south- Pragati Bhavan, the camp office one lakh people to the meeting has the life till month of June. who were expelled from the moving towards the memorial of his late father and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi to be held at Thiruvarur and ern Tamil Nadu,” said Alagiri. of the Chief Minister. Chief at Husnabad which was also State Chief Electoral party at the instance of MK at the Marina beach in Chennai on Wednesday. Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi and Thirupprankundram shortly,” The rebel leader was accom- Minister has already asked all the starting point of his suc- Officer Rajath Kumar who Stalin,” Alagiri told a TV news daughter Kayalvizhi were also seen PTI said Ravindran Duraisamy, lead- panied by his son Dhaya and the Ministers to be available in cessful poll campaign in 2014. held a meeting with the repre- channel just before the com- ing political commentator who poestess daughter Kayalvizhi Hyderabad city and those trav- TRS sources said that the sentatives of all the major polit- mencement of the rally. He with his henchmen. But the statement into the DMK. “But has close ties with the during Wednesday’s rally. Most elling in their districts are Chief Minister chose the venue ical parties in Hyderabad on repeated his charge that the cadre is with me,” said Alagiri, by 2016, he fell ill and was fully Karunanidhi clan. of the participants in rushing back. and the time to launch the Wednesday said that talk of general council of the DMK who had hitherto confined his under the control of Stalin. The RK Nagar bye-election Wednesday’s rally were from Chief Minister who was in campaign as he found the day early polls in the state was only that elected Stalin, his younger activities to southern Tamil Whenever I met my father, he held early this year saw the Madurai and other southern his farm house in Medak dis- was auspicious. speculation. brother, as party chief, was a Nadu. The rally held on had told me that he wanted me DMK finishing a poor third and regions of the State and were fake entity. Wednesday was Alagiri’s first back in the party and would do forfeiting its security, a develop- identifiable because of their dis- “The general council that foray into Chennai, considered the needful for the same. But ment unheard of during tinct appearance as most of met on August 28 to elect as a forte of Stalin. Stalin did not allow him to do Karunanidhi’s lifetime. “Stalin them are farmers, casual employ- Stalin as president was consti- He also said that his late anything,” said Alagiri. has to answer for the R K Nagar ees, farm workers and ordinary tuted by Stalin jam-packing it father had wanted his rein- The Madurai strongman fiasco. If he fails to win at least villagers. CPM SEX SCANDAL Kerala Govt, SCW refuse to intervene

VR JAYARAJ n KOCHI equally firm on the matter. range) the complaints he had “The commission can interfere received from two organiza- he LDF Government in Sexual harassment: CPM only if the victim petitions us tions against Sasi for prelimi- TKerala and the State or if she brings the issue pub- nary examination. As the com- Commission for Women (SCW) licly to the notice of the soci- plaints lacked several crucial have refused to intervene in the suspends young leader ety. She has not done either of details of the issue, the police issue pertaining to the charge these. The commission and would carry out a proper inves- that PK Sasi, MLA of the CPI(M) PNS n KOCHI complaint on Tuesday night the CPI(M) are two different tigation only after ascertaining from Shoranur, Palakkad, had with Famous Varghese, Deputy entities. The CPI(M) has its the facts of the matter. tried to sexually abuse a woman he CPI(M) on Wednesday Superintendent of Police own system of dealing with At the same time, protests leader of the party’s youth out- Tsuspended a young leader, (DySP), Irinjalakuda, on the such matters,” Josephine said. raged across the State demand- fit, DYFI. The Opposition RL Jeevanlal, accused of trying basis of which a case was reg- Slamming the approach of ing the arrest and resignation termed the attitude of the to sexually abuse a woman istered against Jeevanlal. the Government and the SCW of the Marxist legislator. The Government and SCW as proof leader of the party’s youth The DySP later transferred to the issue, State Congress Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha of double standard in the dis- outfit, DYFI, from primary the case to the nearby Kattur president MM Hassan said, took out a protest march to the pensation of justice under membership for a year. He has Police Station, where the com- “The stand that the CPI(M) house of the MLA in Marxist rule. also been removed from the plainant’s statement was would examine the sex abuse Mannarkad on Wednesday “There is nothing for the position of joint secretary of recorded on Wednesday. The charge against its MLA and not demanding action against him. Government to do in this,” the DYFI’s Block Committee in CPI(M) was forced to take the police is proof of the exis- However, the police blocked said Industries Minister and Irinjalakuda, Thrissur district. action in this matter also tence of two kinds of justice the demonstration about 100 CPI(M) central committee The party has not made because it has already been under Marxist rule. The metres away from the house. member EP Jayarajan, consid- any official announcement pushed into the defensive over CPI(M) is trying to convert its ered as the man who speaks for about the decision but leaders the charge against party MLA party offices into police sta- the LDF Government in the said action had been taken PK Sasi that he had tried to tions.” absence of Chief Minister against him. The CPI(M) was sexually abuse a woman DYFI Women’s rights activists Pinarayi Vijayan, by pointing forced to take action after the leader at Mannarkad, slammed Josephine for the out that the young woman had young woman leader lodged a Palakkad. commission’s refusal to help the lodged her complaint against victim. “The Women’s Sasi with the CPI(M) leadership complaint with the police. The young woman had Commission is not a CPI(M) and not with the police. State CPI(M) secretary lodged her complaint three family forum. Josephine cannot “There is no situation that Kodiyeri Balakrishnan has weeks ago with party misinterpret the commission’s warrants suo moto initiation of already made it clear that the Politbureau member Brinda procedures, norms and prece- a case by the commission,” party would not report the Karat, Kodiyeri Balakrishnan dents in order to protect her was how Women’s Commission matter to the police by saying, and some prominent leaders in partymen accused of sexual chairperson MC Josephine, “This is a complaint that has the party’s State secretariat. As offence against women,” said a also a member of the CPI(M)’s been lodged with the party. The there was no action, she e- senior leader of the BJP’s central committee, reacted CPI(M) knows how to handle mailed complaint on Monday Mahila Morcha. when asked whether the com- a complaint it receives. If it was to general secretary Sitaram Senior Congress leader mission would intervene in a complaint for the police, (the Yechury, who has publicly Bindu Krishna said, “It is high the issue. “We can register a woman) would have lodged it acknowledged it. time the Women’s Commission case only if we get a complaint. with them.” Without diverging from had been dissolved. To say We have not got any com- In her complaint, the DYFI the party line, Minister that the commission cannot plaint,” she said. leader had accused Sasi, also a Jayarajan told the media, “If initiate a case against a sexual Though the CPI(M) lead- member of the CPI(M)’s dis- you ask me about the com- offender is equivalent to humil- ership had received the young trict committee and district plaint, I would say you should iating the victim further. woman’s complaint against Sasi secretariat in Palakkad, of try- ask that girl… This is a matter Josephine cannot say and act in on August 14, it has not both- ing to abuse her sexually at the the CPI(M) is handling and the this way while she is heading ered to hand it over to the party’s Mannarkad area com- Government cannot intervene the commission which is using police or to demand an expla- mittee office. She also charged in party affairs. No such issue public funds for functioning.” nation from the legislator so far. him with continuing the has come up before me as a Meanwhile, State police The young woman, a member harassment for over a year Minister or MLA,” the Minister chief DGP Loknath Behera of the DYFI’s Palakkad district and with making lewd remarks said. handed over to the Inspector committee, has not lodged any to her over the phone. SCW chief Josephine was General of Police (Thrissur WhatsApp expands radio campaign Schools cannot deny admission to curb fake news to 10 more states for lack of PTI n NEW DELHI These campaigns will run software will go against the idea in eight regional languages — of user privacy and end-to-end Aadhaar: UIDAI tepping up crackdown Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, encryption. Sefforts on spread of fake Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, With general elections slat- PTI n NEW DELHI news, WhatsApp Wednesday Oriya and Tamil and will run ed to be held next year in India, said it is expanding its radio for a 15-day duration, it added. the government is taking a he Unique Identification campaign to 10 more Indian “The campaign has been tough stance on use of social TAuthority of India (UIDAI) states, including Maharashtra, designed in an easy-to-under- media platforms like Facebook, has asserted that schools can- Andhra Pradesh and West stand format to help users spot Twitter, and WhatsApp for not refuse admission to stu- Bengal. misinformation and further spread of misinformation. dents for lack of Aadhaar, and The Facebook-owned sensitise them about the chal- The government had termed denial on such grounds company has been on an over- lenges of fake news and warned WhatsApp that it will as “invalid”. It has also exhort- drive after it faced severe crit- addressing these as a society,” treat the messaging platform as ed schools to co-ordinate with icism from the government it noted. These campaigns abettor of rumour propagation local banks, post offices, state over circulation of fake news on advise users to verify authen- and legal consequences will fol- education department and dis- its platform that incited multi- ticity of messages before for- low if adequate checks are not trict administration, to facilitate ple incidents of mob lynching warding them and to report put in place. special camps in their premis- across the country. content that they might find to “WhatsApp stands com- es for Aadhaar enrolment and WhatsApp kicked off the be inflammatory. It also cau- mitted in its efforts to address updation. first phase of its radio campaign tions users to be careful about these issues jointly with civil According to an official cir- — which urges users to check forwarding messages that con- society, stakeholders and the cular addressed to the Chief the veracity of information tain misinformation, and said government,” the company said Secretaries of States, the UIDAI received as a forward before doing so could have serious in its statement. has said that it is aware of sharing it with others — on repercussions. In a recent meeting with instances where some schools August 29 in seven states WhatsApp, which has been WhatsApp Head Chris Daniels, are refusing admission in including Bihar, Jharkhand, slapped with two notices to IT minister Ravi Shankar absence of Aadhaar. Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, check the spread of fake news, Prasad had asserted that the “It must be ensured that Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. has taken a series of measures, company find a solution to no children are “The second phase of the including restricting the num- track origin of messages on its deprived/denied of their due campaign starts on September ber of forwards and added platform, set up a local corpo- benefits or rights for want of 5 with radio ads across 83 radio ‘forward’ label to help users rate entity that is subject to Aadhaar,” said the circular stations of AIR across the states identify such messages. It is also Indian laws within a defined seen by PTI. Warning that of Assam, Tripura, West in the process of establishing a timeframe as well as appoint a such denials are “invalid and Bengal, Gujarat, Karnataka, local corporate entity. grievance officer. not permitted under the law”, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh It has, however, not accept- India is a key market for the Aadhaar-issuing body has and Telangana, Orissa and ed the government’s demand WhatsApp, which has over 1.5 said that “no child should be Tamil Nadu,” WhatsApp said in for traceability of messages billion users globally, as it has denied admission and other a statement. saying that creating such a more than 200 million in India. facilities for lack of Aadhaar”. THE PIONEER THE PIONEER 8 LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 COMMENT & ANALYSIS LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 9

www.dailypioneer.com Words have meanings so let’s be careful PAPER WITH PASSION Last throw To ensure a level playing field between competing narratives, professional media needs to correct its nomenclatural biases Television and Online media platforms but operational side for ownership/investment our case. The immediate provocation for this a public meeting or in a book and choosing The third nomenclatural notion is sim- The Government is making one last effort to get the because both of them are not part of any extant rules and uplink-downlink permissions, effort is the advisory issued by the Information to use ‘Dalit’. plicity itself. Any individual and/or group who independent regulatory architecture. Of et cetera. (Cable television is in a grey area and and Broadcasting Ministry, incidentally not Next, let’s take a dekko at the causal use challenges the monopoly over violence by the Ganga clean, but is it too late? course, responsible newspaper television net- has a host of issues that need resolving before suo moto but based on an order of the Nagpur of the phrases ‘extreme Right-wing’ and ‘ultra Indian state may fairly be described as a ter- works and Online portals do self-regulate as the long-delayed complete roll out of Direct- Bench of Bombay High Court, which has Left-wing’. It is not only a rather derivative dis- rorist if a direct participant or terror sympa- hat the measures taken till date by successive Governments to resuscitate they should, just as Print does, and that is a To-Home or DTH services.) asked media outlets to refrain from using the course but also swallowing whole of both the thiser if s/he is demonstrably so. Of course, the Ganga and restore it to its pristine glory have been woefully inadequate sine qua non for the very existence of public But the fact which needs to be underlined term ‘Dalit’ and stick to the Constitutionally knowledge claims of the Western secularised eternal vigil is required to ensure our state kosher Scheduled Castes and/or Scheduled Christian discourse in the social sciences apart instrumentalities follow due process but there Tand lacklustre when it comes to on-ground implantation is obvious. But this ISHAN interest journalism, even an extension of the is that on the content regulation aspect for news social contract between the people and the television, it is essentially self-regulation and Tribes. This is perfectly acceptable and sen- from being breathtakingly context-free his- is neither any justification nor equivalence to time around, the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga JOSHI powers-that-be. industry peer bodies which are the final sible as long as it is limited to when used in a torically. Our suggestion: As long as there is be drawn. Oh, and ‘Militant’, ‘Separatist’ and Rejuvenation, which is tasked with the duty to clean India's most revered water But Print is the only section of non- arbiters apart from the occasional advisories descriptive sense for the subject group. no violence indulged in, promoted, or sup- the like are meaningless terms if the state has t’s time for a bit of navel-gazing before Government media in India which is subject from the Information and Broadcasting However, it should not include to mean the ported/normalised in words, actions or logis- monopoly over violence and the territorial body, seems to have focused its efforts on one of the most intriguing questions: election season is truly upon us. Is it pos- to both content (editorial) and corporate (com- Ministry albeit without any structured process word Dalit can or should be ‘banned’ either tics against State institutions, individuals or integrity of India is inviolable which are sure- Why did existing laws not work? The drafting of the National River Ganga sible for professional media, and we use mercial) regulatory mechanisms indepen- with rules laid down for transparent interac- in reportage or commentary. class/caste/other groups, all organisations of ly unexceptionable notions. (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Bill, 2017, which has been an ongo- the term in a platform-agnostic sense, to dent of exclusively peer-reviewed ones. To wit, tion, while Print has an extensive, arguably For example, there are many for whom the an extreme ideological persuasion drawing A lot of the above may be seen even by ing process ever since the proposal was first mooted in 2016, has this time added achieve a consensus on nomenclature the Press Council of India (PCI), Registrar of excessively intrusive, framework in which it has word carries ideological resonance and they inspiration from the erstwhile Chairman of the those simpatico to the argument being andI terminology used in reportage of and Newspapers in India (RNI), Directorate of to operate. Exclusively digital professional may choose to assert their normative prefer- Communist Party of China can safely be advanced as making a mountain out of some verisimilitude to the already stringent measures proposed earlier. It has commentary on competing narratives and Audi Visual Publicity (DAVP), Cabinet note media which is currently outside the purview ence by using the word to describe the sub- termed Maoist, which in itself is no crime. nuances or even mere nomenclatural nit- infused more vigour to the programme by arming the Ganga Protection Corps adversarial contemporary discourse? That of 1955 governing the ownership and activi- of any independent regulatory framework obvi- ject group whether in a book, article or tele- With the same conditions, the term for picking. Critics of such our argument, on the with the authority to arrest the culprits who pollute the river. Besides, it has also this is a desirable outcome, even a primary ties of news agencies operating in the coun- ously does not even come into play for the pur- vision discussion. That is their right. But pro- extreme socially conservative Indic dharmic other hand, are likely to discern evil sophistry philosophical good, ought to be evident to any- try and its 2002 amendment allowing limit- pose of this discussion. And social media is a fessional media outlets which may have their organisations could be Revanchist. And the with an agenda in such an essay. Our purpose called for strict penalties up to five lakh rupees and a jail term up to three years one interested in the contestation of ideas in ed FDI et.al. different species altogether and we make no own views/editorial line for or against such ter- term for extreme theologically-cum-socially will be served if it makes all think about the for those obstructing the flow of the river. The National Ganga Council and a a civil, or at least non-violent, manner. But to Now, this is not to suggest in any way comment on it whatsoever here. minology which is representative of a partic- conservative Abrahamic-religions based advo- issue and come up with their own argument National Ganga Rejuvenation Authority have been tasked to regulate, monitor enter a caveat at the outset, and narrow the either that the current composition, func- The above is only a limited, broad strokes ular ideological stand can always through even cacy/interest groups should consistently be which is slightly more intellectually engaging constituency addressed for a practicable, tioning and power of the above bodies is ideal overview of the Indian professional media very basic style guides ensure that it is repre- prefixed with Christian, Muslim and so on. If than chalta hai or let sleeping dogs lie. and ensure strict vigilance to ensure those found guilty are punished. workable solution as opposed to merely the- or that there are no specific laws which apply scene to provide the context in which we can sented as a choice made by the contributor in and when there is an overlap or alliance of the Nation-building in India which began in the But with just about six months to go for the 2019 General Election, which oretical neatness, it may be more productive to satellite news television which has at least advance our suggestion for nomenclatural nor- his/her comment and is not the above, the nomenclature could get interesting! ‘modern’ sense post-1947 is a work in progress would also mark an end to the frankly over-ambitious target set to clean 80 to focus the endeavour on players in print five major Government departments — mality, to begin with in Print. Constitutionally kosher terminology. In But the bottom line is all individual members and the words we use to define our positions media (and their digital arms). Information and Broadcasting, Information We will use three examples of nomencla- reportage, it is even easier to do — always use of the above groups are Indian citizens and will inform the kind of nation we will even- per cent of the river by March 2019, the draft Bill is possibly a last-ditch effort Not, we hasten to add, because of either Technology, Finance, Home and Corporate ture frequently used in media reportage and SC/ST unless in direct quotes attributable to unless violent they have a right to exist, even tually become. by the Government to try and come through on its poll promise of a Clean Ganga. an aesthetic or normative bias against Affairs — to deal with on the commercial- commentary, randomly selected, to make the person making the statement whether at if at times in cloud cuckoo land. (The writer is Consulting Editor, The Pioneer) Over the past four years since the Centre made the Namani Gange a top pri- ority, it has covered some ground but far from enough. The project remains at the heart of the efforts of the nodal agency, the Union Water Ministry, which POINTCOUNTERPOINT has been rearranging its target and modifying the measures needed to clean the river but the results have not been too visible. From re-naming the project Opposition party leaders, including Digvijaya If I am guilty, I challenge the Union and the 2+2=more than sum of its parts Deep-sea mining: A to launching key initiatives, the Government has done decent work. But the allo- Singh and Jairam Ramesh, must be State Government to arrest me. First, they cation of a whopping `20,000 crore remains under-utilised. The implementa- questioned for their alleged Naxal links. termed me anti-national and now a Naxalite. tion of environmental laws has been haphazard and the NGT as well as the CAG, —BJP spokesperson — Congress leader At the 2+2 dialogue, India and the US will have to focus on twinning of Indian and American dreams by accelerating people-driven engagement and forging dangerous prospect not to mention the Supreme Court, have periodically hauled up the Government SAMBIT PATRA DIGVIJAYA SINGH an enduring innovation-focused partnership in areas that affects the lives of people for non-performance of duties. The problem is nothing seems to be working. A fall in the number of deep sea It is here that the draft Bill will have a bearing on what has been done until now organisms illustrates the 1 (STA-1) list, the third Asian tening in to what he says about adverse impact of mining our because it addresses the key issue of the shocking gaps between intent and country in this exclusive club, Pakistan’s new Prime Minister KOTA implementation. Punitive actions administered without fear or favour ought to besides Japan and South Korea. Imran Khan and his views on rela- oceans. This ruthless SRIRAJ be the last resort but it has come to that because we as citizens too do not fol- The STA-1 status follows from the tions with India and terrorism. exploitation must end KG Subramanyan and his women ‘123 deal’ and enables seamless Creative diplomacy will be low the law. But that's only one part of it. The constant tussle for turf between MANISH sale and transfer of high-end tested in finding a way around ceans are the lifeblood of planet Earth and humankind. They flow over near- different bodies has, as always, created roadblocks and contributed to the non- defence trade and cutting-edge continuous issues involving the ly three-quarters of our planet and hold 97 per cent of the planet’s water. They CHAND produce more than half of the oxygen in the atmosphere and absorb most implementation of laws. For the Government, the problem remains: How can technologies to India by cutting Third countries. There are barely O Women seem to have been the main focus of the master artist’s creativity. His representations through bureaucratic labyrinth. a couple of months to go before of the carbon from it. About half of the world’s population lives within the coastal it guarantee that all proposed steps will be implemented? Will those assigned depict the dynamic of their changing relationship with a male-dominated environment et your maths right. In Defence, the next big fron- the November 4 deadline for the zone, and ocean-based businesses contribute more than $500 billion to the world’s to police the river remain true to their duty or will they accord top priority to the evolving arithmetic tier: Second, a slew of concrete US sanctions and zero imports of economy. With credentials such as these, oceans of the world need to be treated corruption and misuse of penal provisions? If Government can ensure the lat- interesting to recall here the following lines and calculus of India- steps and initiatives will be Iranian oil kicks in. Given Iran’s with utmost care. Sadly, this is not the case. According to the Ellen MacArthur from TS Eliot’s The Love Song of J. Alfred US relations, two plus unveiled to operationalise India’s criticality to India’s energy secu- ter is not the case, it may prevent history from repeating itself. Saving the Ganga, Foundation report, oceans are already filled with about 165 million tonnes of plas- Prufrok: “There will be time, there will be two could add up to status as the US’ major defence rity and the strategic significance tic, and it is estimated that by 2050, the weight of plastic floating in the oceans of along with at least six other major rivers across the country, is not just an envi- time/ To prepare a face to meet the faces moreG than just four. The ‘123 partner, which was granted during of the relationship, India is hop- the world will far outweigh the combined weight of fishes in it. To make matters worse, ronmental imperative but defines who we are as Indians, it is an integral part HIRANMAY that you meet;/ There will be time to mur- moment’, crystallised in the trans- the Obama regime and was re- ing that the US will be more real- der and create,/ And time for all the works formational civil nuclear deal, is affirmed by the Trump istic and provide at least a limit- the prospect of deep-sea mining for precious metals, gas and petroleum is emerg- of the core philosophic belief of who we are as a nation. The proposal for an KARLEKAR and days of hands/ That lift and drop a now already more than a decade Administration, marking a conti- ed waiver to India for importing ing as a serious threat. Act for speedy implementation of the Government's flagship Clean Ganga pro- question on your plate..” old. The defining partnership of the nuity in robust bipartisan strate- Iranian oil. India is also expecting The sea below 200 metres depth accounts for 95 per cent of the volume of the gramme was hailed as a one-of-its-kind reformist measure to clean the river. The idea of preparing a face or wear- 21st century, as Barack Obama gic consensus in Washington to the US to ring-fence the Chabahar ocean, making it the largest habitat for life on Earth. Though it is perpetually cold, G Subramanyan, who left for the here- ing a mask to meet faces and masks indi- christened it famously, is now itch- promote India’s rise as a major port from the sanctions on strate- generally dark and subject to extreme pressures, the deep-sea contains a wealth It must see the light of the day now and its provisions speedily implemented. after in 2016 at the age of 92, was an cates an autonomy of intent and signifies a ing for a new “Trump-et” and global power. gic grounds as the port tran- of unique and unusual species, habitats and ecosystems. It also contains vast sources Kartist working with multiple media, certain coming of age, a certain desire and seems poised to move into a high- Defence-related deliverables scends commerce and is critical to of mineral resources, some of them in unique or highly enriched concentrations. 50WORDEDIT Oops! besides being a scholar, teacher and intel- ability to negotiate with the world on one’s er ‘456’ orbit at the inaugural 2+2 could include a hotline between stability in Afghanistan. Attempts to recover these resources during the 1970s and 1980s were impaired by lectual who also wrote verse, sometimes own terms. Post-2000, the woman is depict- dialogue between Foreign and Indian and US Ministers for Similarly, India will expect legal uncertainties and technical constraints, along with metal prices that did not jus- Caution: Watch out for the ever-vigilant Twitterati. What reflecting a deep angst and, more often, with ed as a shaper of event, destinies and dis- Defence Ministers of the two coun- defence and foreign affairs, the US to make an exception for can be termed as a social media boo-boo, Actress his tongue in his cheek and wit — sometimes course. She is Durga the goddess with 10 tries in New Delhi today enhanced collaboration in defence India to allow it to purchase tify the enormous investments required. Today, legal uncertainties have been large- Anushka Sharma is getting dissed for probably using an acerbic — on his sleeve. His fame, as is wide- arms, each holding a weapon, who slays (September 6). innovations and posting of an Russian S-400 system to bolster its ly resolved — marine mining and environmental monitoring technology have advanced rapidly. This has led to a renewed vigour with which ocean prospecting for its wealth iPhone to click a photo while promoting Google’s Pixel ly known, rests on his art which constitut- Mahishasura, the Buffalo Demon. Durga, Great expectations: The mes- Indian Navy liaison officer at the deterrence. In tricky and fraught ed a massive, varied and evolving corpus — is also a manifestation of Parvati, wife of saging from both sides is distinctly US Naval Forces Central situations like these, diplomacy has begun in right earnest. 2XL. Her twitter tag read: Twitter via iPhone. Given the drawings, paintings, terracotta sculptures — Lord Siva, who also appears in other forms upbeat on the eve of the 2+2 dia- Command (NAVCENT) in has to live up to its calling as the Given the gold rush of sorts for the wealth of the oceans, the 1982 United Nations big money paid out for endorsement deals, Anushka will reflecting his deep insights into the human such as Uma, Gauri, Bhairavi, Ambika and logue: Washington has already Bahrain. The 2+2 dialogue will art of the possible. Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) explicitly laid down the rules and regu- be praying Google decides to let this oops moment pass. condition under an over-arching moral Kali, the latter an awe-inspiring presence in laid out an ambitious agenda to also mark an upgrade of the US The road ahead: Probably, lations for harnessing the ocean wealth. UNCLOS states that the ocean wealth with- universe marked by an eternal conflict black in the Hindu pantheon who rules over operationalise India’s status as the status as a pre-eminent source of agreements like COMCASA are Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore there will be no public announce- in territorial water of a country is to be managed by the said country but those use- between benevolent and malevolent forces, Time, Change, Power and Destruction. US’ major defence partner. weaponry for India, with the underpinned by trust. However, on June 1, Prime Minister Modi ments on these sensitive issues but ful deposits beyond the territorial water are to be cultivated and extracted for the which also raged within individuals. Subramanyan showed women as hav- Officials and US-friendly strategy planned procurement of a host of given that the elections are only a pitched robustly for an inclusive one only hopes that the ‘456’ benefit of the entire mankind. UNCLOS also clearly mandates that ocean mining His art mirrored not only the states of ing the same strengths and attributes as god- gurus in New Delhi are trying to high-end platforms estimated to few months away, one is not sure Indo-Pacific. Both India and US vision of the India-US partnership BOTH INDIA AND will keep environmental safety on priority. But as it usually happens, the mere pres- The next Atlantis? vulnerability, helplessness, submission and desses by depicting them in close proxim- mint a new idiom of special rela- be around five to eight billion dol- whether the Narendra Modi have officially denied China con- can inspire Washington and New defeat — as well as those of strength, rebel- ity of the latter. Viewing the progressive tionship and point out that the US lars. These include, among others, Government will take the plunge, THE US HAVE tainment as the driving force Delhi to find a middle way around ence of such laws have not ensured that the sea ecology today is safe — instead, liousness, determination and triumph — into unfolding of his presentation of women and has 2+2 dialogue only with clos- the procurement of 24 MRHs at least for now, as it could provide behind their enhanced Indo-Pacific these challenging issues in the the ocean prospecting commercial companies across the world are indulging in ille- For Bangkok, sitting on a flood plain, climate change which the conflict led human beings, but the creativity, accounting for more than 50 per their growing self-awareness, assertiveness est allies, like Japan and Australia. (multi-role helicopters) and the extra fodder to the Opposition OFFICIALLY DENIED collaboration, but a sceptical Beijing long-term interest of nurturing gal practices by exploiting the loopholes in regulations. The fact that oceans are too latter’s search for pleasure, joy and happiness cent of his drawings and sketches. and consciousness of their sensuality, one In their view, the decision to hold US National Advanced Surface-to- parties and critics to sharpen will be closely scanning the 2+2 dia- and elevating this mutually large to monitor does not help matters either. is real and needs actionable plans. Now distilled from events of quotidian life. In Understandably, his perception and repre- wonders whether this was a result of his 2+2 dialogue is in itself a big take- Air Missile System-II (NASAMS- their attack on the alleged erosion CHINA logue, with a touch of paranoia. empowering partnership of the In order to improve the policing of mining activities, international bodies, such sharp contrast to the puritanical abhorrence sentation of them have been evolving, a phe- encounter with the movement for gender away as it reflects the growing II), which will protect the National of India’s strategic autonomy. In Elephants in the room: Going 21st century to the next level. f you had given Thailand the go-by for your holiday plans as an over-exposed CONTAINMENT AS as the United Nations, would do better to first commission required studies that can of the human body, he depicted it in its nomenon clearly discernible in the chrono- justice and women’s bodily integrity that strategic importance India and the Capital from a nuclear strike. such a situation, the signing of forward, the 2+2 dialogue will not In the end, the 456 phase of record the biodiversity, species richness and abundance besides biomass and habi- hotspot, revise the idea and make some new memories while you can. What’s diverse manifestations from the beautiful to logically-arranged exhibits spread over emerged and grew in strength over the same US attach to each other. To COMCASA or not: To COMCASA looks unlikely at the THE DRIVING FORCE be just about India and the US. In India-US relations will be under- tat mapping. These aspects, along with a study of the connectivity and life cycles Itipping the new Government is the recent forecast suggesting Bangkok’s steady the ugly as well as its many postures induced roughly six decades — which also depict the period. This writer has not encountered any What’s on the table? What it fructify the promise of value- 2+2 dialogue; at best, there could fact, there will be four elephants pinned by a concord of liberal of local species, temporal dynamics of deep-sea ecosystems, and ecotoxicology by emotions within, which were also reflect- dynamics of their changing relationship with writing on the subject. He must, however, all adds up to is that there are huge added defence partnership, the US be in principle approval to the cru- BEHIND THEIR in the room at the 2+2 talks in democratic values and a conver- associated with the exposure to re-suspended metals and materials, will help under- erosion by the sea and the doomsday effect eating into the spine of the tourism ed in facial countenances, particularly the their male-dominated environment. Thus, have been familiar at least with its broad expectations and high stakes as is pushing India hard to sign the cial pact. New Delhi. The world will be gence between strategic interests economy. It may sound scary but all those gigantic skyscrapers, racy nightlife, expression in the eyes. from the pliant, submissive and domesticated contours — given his focus on women and India’s External Affairs Minister Communications, Compatibility Navigating the Indo-Pacific: ENHANCED metaphorically on the table, but of the US and India’s global aspi- stand as to how and what impact a proposed mining operation will have in a spe- palaces, floating markets may just fade into obscurity like the mysterious lost One sees all this in his artwork fea- beings depicted through the slumped and responsiveness to the social and political Sushma Swaraj and Defence and Security Agreement (COM- Third, the 2+2 dialogue is expect- one can expect special focus on the rations. In mapping the way cific part of the deep ocean bed. Moreover, a detailed study of underwater currents INDO-PACIFIC is also necessary to gauge the possible adverse impact of a deep-sea mining oper- city of Atlantis. While much of the metropolis is immersed under below sea level, turing in the exhibition titled “Women drooping postures of their bodies in the currents of his time. The latter aspect of his Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sit CASA), which will enhance inter- ed to clarify and enhance the four countries — China, Russia, ahead, India and the US will have Seen and Remembered: Drawings by KG 1950s, they are transformed in the 1970s into concerns was manifest in the display of his down for talks with their operability between the militaries scope of India-US collaboration in COLLABORATION, Iran and Pakistan —which have to focus on twinning of the Indian ation in adjoining areas. the World Bank Report says that nearly 40 per cent of the Thai capital will be Subramanyam (1953-2016)” staged by an unabashedly flirtatious individuals aware political works in the exhibition “Seeking American counterparts, Secretary and military systems of India and the Indo-Pacific through various been problematic countries for the and American dreams by acceler- Closer home, India too is waking up to the benefits of deep-sea mining. under water by 2030 due to changing weather patterns. Seas around the Gulf Art Heritage and spread out in two spaces of their selves and proudly displaying their a Poetry of the Real” (also curated by Amal of State Mike Pompeo and the US. plurilateral and multilateral BUT A SCEPTICAL US, posing a different set of chal- ating people-driven engagement The country, through an agreement with the International Seabed Authority (ISA), of Thailand are rising by four millimetres each year, which is beyond the glob- — Shridharani Gallery and Art Heritage blossoming sensuality with scarcely-con- Allana) by Art Heritage in collaboration Defence Secretary James Mattis in The draft text is ready for sign- options, including the quadrilat- lenges for India. and forging an enduring innova- has established the right to mine polymetallic nodules present over 750,000 sq — at the Triveni Kala Sangam in Delhi. cealed sexual undertones. with The Seagull Foundation for the Arts” New Delhi this week. ing and awaits the Cabinet’s eral dialogue of democracies. The BEIJING WILL BE On Pakistan, Trump, for all his tion-focused partnership in areas al average, setting off alarm bells. This warning ironically comes in the middle km in the seabed in the Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB), which can help Curated and designed by Amal Allana, One sees another change in the 1980s in 2017, the 40th anniversary year of the Taking an informed long view, approval. The overarching concern decision to rename the US Pacific CLOSELY SCANNING famed unpredictability, has gone of education, science, technology, India improve the availability of nickel, copper, cobalt and manganese. But this of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that director of Art Heritage, the exhibition and 1990s when women appear wearing, founding of Art Heritage in Delhi in 1977 what can be realistically expected in India is to ensure that the pact Command as US Indo-Pacific much beyond his predecessors to clean energy and public health that is where the face-off with the environment occurs. The scientific community admits is being held in the city till September 9. In a fresh effort to flesh out the Paris comprises approximately 250 works from or preparing to wear, masks. One wonders by Ebrahim and Roshen Alkazi. from the much-trumpeted 2+2 is not misused for spying on Command, and a vigorous defence THE 2+2 DIALOGUE mount unprecedented pressure visibly impact the lives of ordinary the Seagull Foundation for the Arts and whether it was to meet on even terms men Taken together, the two exhibitions talks? First and foremost, the 2+2 India, or in any way which will of the use of “Indo-Pacific” phrase on Rawalpindi to curb cross-bor- people. It’s only by taking people that it is difficult to pick an environment-friendly technology and to predict the Agreement, around 200 delegates are meeting to limit fossil fuel emissions. The The Alkazi Collection of Art. Of these, the who are also seen wearing masks. Or were provide an informed and enlightening view dialogue will cement India’s status compromise the country’s sover- instead of “Asia Pacific” by the WITH A TOUCH der terrorism. Just ahead of the 2+ along that two plus two will add disturbances mining and related activities would cause to the seabed. The like- city has progressed a lot in terms of greenhouse emission reduction efforts in ones from the former will go back to it at these meant to be devices to show to dif- of the works of a master creator whose pass- as the US’ leading strategic and eignty and vital security interests. powers that be in Washington 2 dialogue, the US suspended up to more than four. ly impacts of deep-sea mining would be on the organisms in the seabed from the past two years but through this conference, Bangkok aims to pull down the the end of the show. ferent people the aspects of one’s self that ing has left a void that will continue to be security partner in the region. The The US side considers these appre- underline that India is pivotal to OF PARANOIA $300 million military aid for (The writer is Editor-in-Chief where the nodules would be mined. The exhibition has a special significance one wanted to show them? The tendency deeply felt. US has already signalled rising hensions as misplaced and has shaping a free, open and inclusive Pakistan. As Pompeo arrives in of India and World magazine, and Apart from the baseline study as prescribed by the ISA, the National Institute numbers by an additional 20 to 25 per cent. Such is the seriousness that civil in terms of Subramanyan’s work as women is global and extends to the deeper exer- (The writer is Consultant Editor, The importance of India by elevating tried to reassure their Indian Indo-Pacific. New Delhi after a trip to a commentator on international of Oceanography scientists studied macrofauna in the CIOB after simulating society, activists, commoners and students alike gathered at the Chulalongkorn seemed to have been the main focus of his cise of changing one’s face itself. It will be Pioneer, and an author) it to Strategic Trade Authorisation- interlocutors that foundational In his defining address at the Islamabad, India will be closely lis- affairs) a disturbance. The Indian Deep-sea Environment Experiment (INDEX) was con- University to offer suggestions on climate change mitigation. These proposals ducted at 5,300m depth. The pre-disturbance study showed 65 per cent bris- will be sent to the UNFCCC and finally reach delegates attending the conference. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR tle worms and 32 per cent crustaceans (fauna with a shell covering their bod- Previous summits have only seen global powers or conglomerates talk of ies), followed by other groups. The post-disturbance study carried out after two months showed 27 per cent bristle worms and 28 per cent crustaceans. This climate change as a real issue impacting everyday lives but this is for the first UNITIED WE STAND Army, Navy and Air Force — as also However, according to a survey com- erwise India’s literacy rate, which is and his ill-intentions about Kashmir in the Coast Guard played a vital role in missioned by the Ministry of Human Sycophancy can be eliminated by saying Vanakam already poor, will suffer a massive blow. particular and truncated India in gen- fall in ocean floor organisms’ numbers is enough to illustrate the adverse impact time local people have wrested their chance to be heard. Coastal erosion and Sir — Unprecedented floods in Kerala carrying out rescue operations. It is in Resource Development in 2014, the Najmul Huda eral. It is indeed unfortunate that of deep-sea mining. rising sea levels are not the only problem. Bangkok’s exploding population of last month taught the world a number such situations that the world gets to number of out-of-school children in his refers to the article, “Don't touch touching the feet in full public glare is tan- greeting Stalin. The DMK's missive Mumbai many Indians, including top leaders of There is an urgent need to protect the fragile ocean ecology from the oncom- 10 million and an overused tourist economy have meant a rapacious and ille- of lessons. One thing is for sure that see the entire world come together to 6-13 age group was 60-64 lakh. This Stalin's feet, avoid garlands: DMK to tamount to ignoring one's self-respect. looks perfect because nothing can be EXPOSING MISDEEDS the BJP, praised Jinnah, who should in ing deluge of deep-sea mining projects that may hit the CIOB very soon. The gal use of ground water, something that is affecting the stability of sub-soil and even though India has different States fight for a cause. is gross underestimation. It is quite Tcadre” (September 1). Touching the The AIADMK was known for its party more regal than saying Vanakkam fact, be classed along with mass mur- Government must act proactively and ensure that strict ground rules are estab- and Union Territories, they stand unit- Hansraj Bhat unlikely that the number of out-of- feet of our elders (charan sparsh) is an workers, low and the mighty, diving at its (namaste) with folded hands or other- Sir — This refers to the article, “General derers like Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin lished for ocean prospecting and mining. In addition to this, there must be an vacuumising it, increasing the chances of a cave-in. As micro-climate aberra- ed in the hour of need. Even global Mumbai school children came down so dras- age-old Hindu tradition that is widely fol- supremo J Jayalalithaa's feet. And, the late wise. Vanakkam goes beyond greeting concern in Pakistan” (September 4) by and later Mao Tse Tung. This proves establishment of protected areas and reserves besides practising mutually exclu- tions happen all round, sudden cloudbursts and flooding could be menacing chal- communities and the entire world CONTRADICTORY FIGURES tically from 2011-2014. lowed in India. The Dravida Munnetra Jayalalithaa seemed to approve the ges- which, therefore, is not inferior to touch- Nadeem Paracha. The article gives a that Jinnah’s August 11, 1947, speech sive mining strategies that seek to leave large, adjoining areas undisturbed by plunged into helping the beleaguered But recently their number reached Kazhagam (DMK) has asked its cadres to ture, though not in so many words, ing the feet all. After all, the bottom line vivid account of the Army’s role in was a mere eye-wash to hoodwink the direct mining. The Government must also ensure that the mining companies use lenges for Bangkok, which in the worst monsoon-induced floods in 2011 had State of Kerala. Sir — The official numbers of out-of- to around four to five crore. All such abstain from touching the feet of MK Stalin because she never discouraged the party is showing respect to the party chief Pakistan. But what is more interesting international community. been submerged barring the business district. As the city sits on a flood plain, Numerous NGOs, social organisa- school children in India are either out- contradictory reports paint a bad pic- to give up “servitude of touching feet to workers from doing so. The ‘Vanakkam’ without obsequious behaviour to gain is that the first two British Army SC Panda the latest mining equipment that reduces environmental damage footprint. Measures it cannot wait for policy and the Thai Government’s priority would be to set up tions and even individuals rushed to the of-date or contradictory. According to ture for education in our country. It’s grab attention”. The DMK is a Dravidian in Tamil, which is an act of recognising advantage. Chiefs in the Pakistan Army dissuad- Bhubaneswar such as these will preserve the sanctity of our oceans and ensure avoidance of ruthless exploitation for nature reserves. adaptive and pre-emptive measures like restoring the city’s old canals as out- heavily flooded Kerala for rescue and the 2011 Census, the number of out- a request that the Ministry of Human party which thinks dignity and discipline and respecting another person, is what Ganapathi Bhat ed Pakistan Governor General MA relief operations. Undoubtedly, the of-school children between 5-17 age Resource Development must pay atten- is sacrosanct for a political outfit, and DMK wants its cadres to follow while Akola Jinnah from an invasion of Kashmir by Send your feedback to: (The writer is an environmental journalist) lets, sinking dykes, downsizing city quarters and relocating offices to higher ground. three wings of the Armed Forces — the group was four to eight crore. tion towards childrens’ education, oth- the Pakistan Army. This exposes Jinnah [email protected] LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 money 10 GST refund claim process Caterpillar looks to consolidate position in India PTI n NEW DELHI pany. It is the second largest Rolls out 2 excavator models Commenting on new prod- construction equipment market uct launches, Caterpillar India simplified for businesses onstruction equipment in the world after China. We the pace of infrastructure well... this year globally we aim director sales and marketing Cmajor Caterpillar is looking want to do well in this market development here in India and to sell around 50,000 excava- (global construction & infra- PTI n NEW DELHI to consolidate its position in the and that is why we are bringing we will continue to offer the tors. structure) Gurman Reen said The proper officer shall not insist Indian market as it aims to our best products here,” best of our technologies and The Indian market for the company was focussing on asing compliance burden on the submission of an invoice bring in new products catering Caterpillar Asia Pacific (global experience to meet the unique excavators is expected to move 20 tonne segment in the exca- for businesses, the (either original or duplicate) the to various applications, a top construction and infrastruc- demands of our customers in to around 25,000 units this year. vators as it accounted for 80 per EFinance Ministry has said company official said ture) managing director John A the country,” Fallows said. This is the potential of India. cent of the demand in the coun- GST refunds can be claimed by details of which are present in Wednesday. Fallows told reporters here. He said that besides exca- We want our India sales to try. The Cat320D3 and simply submitting a printout of GSTR-2A of the relevant period The company, which on The company has invested vators, where the company replicate our global sales,” said Cat323D3 models (20 and 23 ‘GSTR-2A’ form to tax author- submitted by the claimant. Wednesday introduced two around USD 1 billion in the aims to strengthen its position, Giacomo Bottone, who heads tonne), which are being rolled ities instead of giving all pur- new excavators in the country, country so far and would con- Caterpillar was also focusing on Caterpillar’s medium excavator out of company’s Thiruvallur chase invoices of a month. aims to become a leading play- tinue to invest to bring in new expanding solutions in verticals product range globally. (Tamil Nadu) plant, would cater The GSTR-2A is a pur- officer shall not insist on the ried out by the refund dis- er in the excavator segment. It products, enhance production like motor graders, wheel load- The company has six man- to various segments including chase return auto-generated submission of an invoice (either bursing authority if not already currently has leading position capacity and expand sales net- ers and trucks among others, ufacturing plants in the coun- road construction and mining by the system based on the original or duplicate) the details done by the refund sanctioning in verticals like motor graders, work, he added. Fallows, how- going ahead. try. Some of the plants are also activities, he added. transaction between a business of which are present in GSTR- authority,” the ministry said. wheel rollers and mining trucks ever, did not share any details on “We are leaders in excava- being utilised to export The company already sells and its supplier. 2A of the relevant period sub- AMRG & Associates part- in the country. “India is a very the future investment in India. tors globally and we want to machines to various markets 13-tonne, 36-tonne and 49- “The proper officer shall mitted by the claimant. ner Rajat Mohan said it was important market for the com- “We are optimistic about replicate the same in India as across the globe. tonne excavators in the country. rely upon form GSTR-2A as an The GST Policy Wing fur- clarified that the remedy for evidence of the account of the ther said a few cases had come correction of an incorrect or supply by the corresponding to notice where a tax authori- erroneous sanction order lay in supplier in relation to which ty, after receiving a sanction filing an appeal against such Zydus Cadila gets USFDA nod the input tax credit has been order from the counterpart order. “Recipient officer cannot JSPL plans to demerge its steel, power, int’l biz availed by the claimant. tax authority (Centre or State), withhold disbursement of the for herpes viruses treatment “...There may be situations refused to disburse the relevant sanctioned amount on any pre- New Delhi (PTI): In a bid to Giving a breakup of its current debt being proposed that it should go under in which Form GSTR-2A may sanctioned amount calling into text,” he said. New Delhi (PTI): Drug firm Zydus reduce its around `42,000 crore debt, of around `42,000, the source said JSPL’s another entity. not contain the details of all the question the validity of the Mohan said so far invoic- Cadila on Wednesday said it had received Naveen Jindal-led JSPL is contem- domestic steel business had a maximum “Steel plus international coal assets invoices relating to the input sanction order on certain es relating to inputs, input ser- final approval from the US health regulator plating to demerge its steel, power and debt of around `20,500 crore, followed are being proposed to go under the tax credit availed, possibly grounds. vices and capital goods were to to market Acyclovir injection, used to treat global business into three separate by domestic power business at around steel vertical as in Australia and because the supplier’s Form “It is hereby clarified that be submitted for processing of infections caused by herpes viruses, in the US entities. `8,500 crore and global business at Mozambique, the company has pri- GSTR-1 was delayed or not neither the State nor the claims. market. The company has received final The financial stakeholders and around `13,000 crore. marily coking coal mines and in filed. Central tax authorities shall “Trade and industry felt approval from the United States Food and prospective investors have suggested Justifying the proposed demerg- South Africa it has anthracite mine. “In such situations, the refuse to disburse the amount that it is cumbersome and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market demerging Jindal Steel and Power Ltd er, the source said there were certain Coking coal has to be used in blast fur- proper officer may call for the sanctioned by the counterpart increases their compliance cost, Acyclovir Sodium Injection, 500 mg/10 mL (JSPL) into three different entities, investors whose outlook was sector or nace,” the source added. hard copies of such invoices if tax authority on any grounds especially where the number of and 1,000 mg/20ml single-dose vials, Cadila according to company sources. geography wise. In India JSPL has liquid steel he deems it necessary for the whatsoever, except under sub- invoices is large in an entity. It Healthcare said in a BSE filing. The approved The company is “considering JSPL’s two million tonnes (MT) capacity of 9.6 million tonnes per examination of the claim for section (11) of Section 54 of the has now been decided that the drug will be produced at the group’s formu- demerger of the domestic steel, power steel plant in Oman, which the com- annum (MTPA) spread over its plants refund,” the Ministry said in a CGST Act. refund claim shall be accom- lation manufacturing facility at Moriya, and international steel business as sep- pany targets to augment to 2.4 MT this Angul and Raigarh. It has finished steel clarification. “It is further clarified that panied by a printout of FORM Ahmedabad, it added. arate entities”, a JSPL spokesperson said. fiscal, and international iron ore capacity of around 8 MTPA with its In the clarification to any adjustment of the amount GSTR-2A of the claimant for The group now has nearly 216 approvals The suggestions, the spokesperson assets is proposed to be under one plants in Angul, Raigarh and Patratu. Principal Chief Commissio- sanctioned as refund against the relevant period for which from the USFDA and so far filed 330 abbre- said, “have been received from certain global company, the source said. “And this (proposed steel entity) ners, the GST Policy Wing in any outstanding demand the refund is claimed,” he viated new drug applications (ANDAs), sections of our stakeholders, which are JSPL has an independent power will also have captive power assets of the ministry said the proper against the claimant can be car- added. Cadila Healthcare said. under initial stages of consideration”. capacity (IPP) of 3,400 mw and it is 1,654 mw,” the source said.

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Mike AFP n SEOUL mit between the leaders of the UPompeo met Pakistan’s two Koreas, due later this new Prime Minister Imran high-level South Korean month. Khan on Wednesday and dis- Adelegation met with Kim But observers said that cussed ways to “reset” bilateral Jong Un in Pyongyang on Moon’s personal letter to Kim ties strained over the issue of Wednesday, as Seoul plans a will likely be a proposal aimed Islamabad’s support to the ter- new summit with the North at breaking the denuclearisa- ror outfits active in the region Korean leader to break a tion impasse. and the blockage of USD 300 deadlock in denuclearisation The envoy was likely to million in military aid to the talks.The South’s President suggest “that Kim gives a country. Pompeo, the former Moon Jae-in’s special envoy firm commitment to present- CIA chief who is making his Chung Eui-yong, who is lead- ing a list of nuclear weapons first visit to Pakistan as the top ing the five-member delega- and fissile materials demand- American diplomat, told Khan tion, earlier said he would dis- ed by the US in return for a that he was “pleased” with his cuss ways to “completely declaration of the end of the meeting with Foreign Minister denuclearise” the Korean Korean War,” Yang Moo-jin of Shah Mahmood Qureshi earli- peninsula and establish “last- the University of North er in the day. ing peace”. Korean Studies told AFP. Khan and Pompeo dis- His delegation “met with Despite the deadlock with cussed Afghan peace process Chairman Kim Jong Un and the North, Trump expressed and blockage of USD 300 mil- delivered a personal letter his hopes for the success of lion in Coalition Support Fund (from Moon) and exchanged the next inter-Korean summit (CSF) among other matters of opinions”, a presidential office in a phone conversation with mutual interests during a meet- spokesman in Seoul said.The Moon on Tuesday. Pyongyang ing which was also attended by delegation flew back to Seoul has slammed Washington’s Army Chief General Qamar after attending a dinner ban- “gangster-like” demands for Javed Bajwa, the Express In this photo released by Press Information Department, visiting U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, shakes hand with quet but Chung and other complete, verifiable and irre- Tribune reported, citing Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, prior to their meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan on Wednesday. AP officials declined to speak to versible disarmament, and sources. the media.Details about their accused it of failing to recip- “I’m a born optimist. A league & friend CJCS Gen Joe respect. Safeguarding Pakistan’s continues to do so. In January, trip will be given during a rocate the North’s “goodwill sportsman always is an opti- Dunford. Today we met with national interests will remain Trump suspended all military press briefing on Thursday, measures”, including the han- mist. He steps on the field and PM @ImranKhanPTI & FM supreme priority,” Foreign assistance to Pakistan accusing Moon’s office said. US dover of the remains of US he thinks he’s going to win,” Shah Mehmood Qureshi to Office spokesperson it of rewarding past assistance President Donald Trump and troops killed in the 1950-53 Khan said, referring to efforts discuss our diplomatic & mil- Mohammad Faisal tweeted.The with “nothing but lies and Kim reached a vague agree- Korean War. by the US and Pakistan to itary to military relationship” ties between the two countries deceit.” Earlier, sources had ment at a landmark summit When Kim and Moon improve their ties which has Pompeo tweeted.Pompeo, who strained after US President said that the situation in in June to work towards the met in April for their first nose-dived in recent months. along with US Joint Chief of Donald Trump, while announc- Afghanistan, talks with the denuclearisation of the summit, they agreed to push This is the US’ first high-level Staff Chairman General Joseph ing his Afghanistan and South Taliban, action against the Korean peninsula, but there for a declaration from dialogue with Pakistan since the Dunford had arrived on an offi- Asia policy in August last year, Haqqani Network and other has been little movement Washington of an end to the new government of Prime cial visit to Pakistan, earlier met hit out at Pakistan for provid- militant groups, issue of sus- since. Talks reached an Korean War, to replace the Minister Khan assumed office Qureshi and discussed “bilat- ing safe havens to “agents of pension of US aid and other impasse last month when 1953 armistice.But US offi- after the July 25 elections and eral, regional and internation- chaos” that kill Americans in bilateral and regional issues Trump abruptly cancelled cials say the North must be comes days after the Trump al issues” during their crucial Afghanistan and warned will be discussed.The relation Secretary of State Mike rid of its nuclear weapons administration cancelled USD talks, in a bid to reset the Islamabad that it has “much to between the two “allies” are Pompeo’s trip to North Korea, before that can happen.The 300 million in military aid to strained ties on basis of “mutu- lose” by harbouring terrorists. passing through a difficult peri- citing a lack of progress.The International Atomic Energy Islamabad for not doing enough al trust and respect”. He had also slammed od as the US is upset over what stated aim of the South Agency reported last month against terror groups active on “FM Qureshi underscores Pakistan for its support to ter- it calls lack of cooperation Korean delegation’s day-long that there is no indication South Korean National Security Advisor Chung Eui-yong, left, National Intelligence its soil. the need to reset bilateral ties on ror groups and warned from Islamabad in eliminating visit to Pyongyang is to North Korea has stopped its Service Director Suh Hoon, second from left, and other delegates return from North “In #Pakistan with my col- basis of mutual trust and Islamabad of consequences if it militancy in Afghanistan. finalise details of a third sum- nuclear activities. Korea at Seoul Airport in Seongnam, South Korea on Wednesday. AP ‘US, India to discuss ‘big and strategic’ items during 2+2 Dialogue’ Pak summons Indian envoy

Washington (PTI): The US and said Tuesday to a question from are not part of the structural rela- like India. Mattis has publicly been whom we have a great relationship amid Chinese People’s Liberation over ‘ceasefire violations’ India have “big and strategic” reporters who are travelling with tionship between the two coun- a strong proponent of granting and who is very important to our Army flexing its muscles in the Islamabad (PTI): Pakistan on have carried out more than items to discuss during the first him to Pakistan and then to India. tries,” Pompeo said. India waivers from sanctions. success in our Indo-Pacific strat- Indo-Pacific region. Wednesday summoned India’s 2,000 ceasefire violations along 2+2 Dialogue, according to India is expected to convey to the Last month, the Pentagon Pompeo regretted that the 2+2 egy – enormous country with The US said in April that its Deputy High Commissioner to the Line of Control and the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo US during the dialogue that it is ruled out an automatic waiver for dialogue had to be postponed incredibly opportunity and capac- vision of a free and open Indo protest the “unprovoked cease- Working Boundary, resulting in who asserted that the primary going ahead to procure from India from the punitive US sanc- twice in the past. The format of ity for wealth creation. “We hope Pacific, which is supported by fire violations” across the Line the death of 32 innocent civil- focus of the meeting was not Russia five S-400 Triumf air tions over its weapons purchase the 2+2 dialogue was agreed we can find opportunities to India, is not so much about of Control by the Indian forces ians, while injuring 122 others. about India’s plans to buy a defence missile systems for near- from Russia, saying Washington upon between the two sides dur- continue to expand the relation- countering any particular coun- that resulted in the death of a “This unprecedented esca- Russian missile defence system ly USD 4.5 billion.“There are half- has concerns over the Russian ing the visit of Prime Minister ship not only diplomatic and mil- try. China claims almost all of the Pakistani villager. Director lation in ceasefire violations by and oil from Iran. Pompeo and a-dozen things on the agenda that missile defence system deal. Narendra Modi to Washington in itary-to-military but a good set of resource-rich South China Sea. General (South Asia and India is continuing from year Defence Secretary Jim Mattis are we are really intent on making Randall G Schriver, Assistant June 2017. “I regret it was my fault business relationships as well,” Vietnam, the Philippines, SAARC) Mohammad Faisal, 2017 when the Indian forces headed to India for the talks progress on. Those decisions are Secretary of Defence for Asian and the second time. I had to travel to Pompeo added. Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan who is also the foreign ministry committed 1970 ceasefire vio- tomorrow with External Affairs important, they are important to Pacific Security Affairs, said: “I Pyongyang. But secretary Mattis The US has told India and have counter claims over the spokesman, summoned the lations,” it alleged. “The delib- Minister Sushma Swaraj and the relationship for sure, but I don’t can’t sit here and tell you today that and I are both looking forward to other countries to cut oil imports area. China recently deployed Indian diplomat and “con- erate targeting of civilian pop- Defence Minister Nirmala see us resolving those or have a (CAATSA) waiver would nec- this,” the top American diplomat from Iran to “zero” by November anti-ship cruise missiles and sur- demned the unprovoked cease- ulation areas is indeed Sitharaman. intention to resolve those during essarily be used (for India). said. The twice-delayed dialogue 4 or face sanctions, making it clear face-to-surface missile systems in fire violations by the Indian deplorable and contrary to “They are (missile system this set of meetings of the strate- It would be a topic discussed was earlier scheduled for July 6 in that there would be no waivers to the disputed South China Sea forces along the Line of Control human dignity and interna- purchase from Russia and oil from gic dialogue. “They are really at the highest level of our gov- Washington, but was postponed anyone. Iran is India’s third- amid frequent forays by US naval on September 4,” the Foreign tional human rights and Iran) part of the conversation. about things that are big and ernment and they would make by the US on June 27, citing largest oil supplier behind Iraq and and surveillance aircraft over the Office (FO) said in a statement. humanitarian laws. The cease- They are part of the relationship. strategic and will go on for 20, 40, some determination”. The “unavoidable reasons”. “We have Saudi Arabia. Iran supplied 18.4 region to assert the freedom of The firing in the Kotkotera fire violations by India are a “They will certainly come up, but 50 years. Those are the kinds of Countering America’s Adversaries a true strategic partner who, million tonnes of crude oil dur- navigation especially around the Sector along the LoC resulted threat to regional peace and I don’t think they will be the pri- topics that secretary Mattis and I Through Sanctions Act (CAAT- frankly, is our only ‘Major Defence ing April 2017 and January 2018 artificial islands built by China, in the death of the civilian on security and may lead to a mary focus of what it is we are try- are hoping to address – not that SA) waiver is intended at pre- Partner’, the only designated (first 10 months of 2017-18 fiscal). where it has also established gar- Tuesday, it said. The FO strategic miscalculation,” the ing to accomplish here,” Pompeo those are not important, but they venting US sanctions on countries ‘Major Defence Partner’, with The 2+2 Dialogue is taking place risons. alleged that the Indian forces statement said. Pak SC orders Pak’s EC officially declares Xi: China-Pak GLOBE TROTTING formation of JIT Dr Arif Alvi as 13th President should support to probe Zardari’s each other more New York: The Hadid sisters Islamabad (PTI): Pakistan’s clinched 184 and 124 votes Alvi is one of the founding Gigi Hadid cheers on Serena have gone bonkers cheering role in fake election commission respectively, Dawn reported, members of PTI. He served as on their friend Serena Wednesday officially declared citing the Form VII issued by the the party’s secretary general under present Williams at U.S. Open Williams during the tennis Dr Arif Alvi as the 13th presi- returning officer. The results of from 2006 to 2013.He won the tournament. On Tuesday, accounts case dent of the country after an offi- Tuesday’s election were pre- National Assembly elections circumstances supermodels Gigi and Bella Islamabad (PTI): Pakistan’s cial count showed he had pared in the presence of the rep- from NA-247 (Karachi) during Beijing (PTI): Chinese President stepped out in New York to Supreme Court on Wednesday secured 352 votes — 44 more resentatives of the three candi- the July 25 polls. He was also Xi Jinping has congratulated watch new mother Williams ordered the formation of a Joint than his two rivals could col- dates at the election commission elected member of the National Pakistan’s newly-elected President play, and win, against Investigation Team (JIT) to probe lectively obtain. Dr Arif Alvi, a headquarters Wednesday, with Assembly in the 2013 general Arif Alvi, saying that the strate- Karolina Pliskova.Seeing the alleged involvement of former close ally of Prime Minister Chief Election Commissioner election. gic signifi- their tutu-wearing friend president Asif Ali Zardari and his Imran Khan and one of the Justice (retd) Sardar In Pakistan, the President is cance of the fight her way into the semi- sister in a Rs 3,500 crore money founding members of the ruling Muhammad Raza serving as the considered as a symbol of the bilateral ties is finals was clearly too much laundering and fake bank accounts Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, returning officer, the paper said. federation and head of the state “more promi- for the two former equestri- case, according to a media report. defeated Pakistan Peoples Party The election commission and exercises all powers on the nent under the ans, and photos show the pair In July, the Supreme Court listed candidate Aitzaz Ahsan and the has sent the official results to recommendations of the prime current cir- screaming and shouting in Zardari, 63, and his sister Faryal Pakistan Muslim League-N the federal government, which minister. Prime Minister Khan, cumstances” joy and excitement during Talpur as beneficiaries in the nominee Maulana Fazl will notify Dr Alvi as the 13th who is said to have the backing and both sides the match. From the looks of alleged scam “running into billions ur Rehman in a president of Pakistan.The newly of the powerful military estab- should support each other “more things it's 23 year-old Gigi of rupees” that led to the arrest of three-way con- elected president will take oath lishment, has consolidated his staunchly”.Alvi was officially ring leading the rowdy Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co- test. of the office on September 9. grip over power by nominating declared as the 13th president of behaviour, with 21 year-old chairman’s close aide and famous The 69- Outgoing President Mamnoon the governors of the all four Pakistan by the election com- Bella apparently finding her banker Hussain Lawai. year-old den- Hussain’s five-year tenure ends provinces and appointing his key mission Wednesday after he older sister's shouting hilar- While hearing the case tist secured on September 8. Of the 430 ally as the chief minister of the defeated his two rivals in a three- ious.Obviously having a regarding a delay in the Federal 352 votes votes cast via a secret ballot in most populous and politically way contest. whale of a time, the pair Investigation Agency (FIA) probe while his rivals the National Assembly and crucial state of Punjab.With his “In recent years, with the shared the day on their Insta into the case, the apex court had Rehman and Senate, Alvi received 212 votes, close ally Alvi as President, joint efforts made by both sides, stories. earlier deliberated over the for- Ahsan Rehman bagged 131 and Ahsan Khan can smoothly implement mutual political trust is stronger, Gigi Hadid (left) with sister Bella Hadid during U.S. open mation of an investigation team, garnered 81; six votes his agenda, according to and the construction of the but said that it would only be con- were rejected. observers. China-Pakistan economic corri- New York: Newly engaged Priyanka, Nick enjoy double stituted once the defence and dor (CPEC) is fruitful, which has couple Priyanka Chopra and prosecution lawyers concluded not only benefited the two coun- Nick Jonas were spotted their arguments, Dawn newspa- tries and the two peoples, but enjoying quality time at the date with Joe and Sophie per reported. The three-judge White House terms Bob Woodward’s made positive contribution to US Open.The couple was bench led by Chief Justice of peace and development in the joined by Nick’s elder broth- Pakistan Saqib Nisar, however, has region,” Xi said in his message on er Joe and his fiance Sophie not decided who will be a part of book as ‘fabricated stories’ Tuesday.The multi-billion-dollar Turner. Priyanka, 36, posted a the JIT. The apex court is also in Belt and Road Initiative, the pet photos of her, Nick (25), Joe favour of halting the proceedings Washington (PTI): The book. “This book is nothing to reach out to Trump multiple project of Xi, has become a (29), and Turner (22) from the in the trial court. The case has been White House said Tuesday a more than fabricated stories, times, but was not successful. major stumbling block in India- double date on her official described as a “big corruption new book by famed investigative many by former disgruntled However, when the presi- China relations as the CPEC has Instagram account.“It’s a case”, the report said. “It is neces- journalist Bob Woodward was employees, told to make the dent finally approached him, the been listed as its “flagship project”. #famjam at #usopen,” she cap- sary to have a mega corruption “nothing more than fabricated president look bad,” White House author was ready with his man- India has protested to China tioned the image Thursday. case probed by a JIT,” Nisar said stories” to make President Donald Press Secretary Sarah Sanders uscripts. The White House over the CPEC, which is being The two couple were joined by while noting that the court had Trump look “bad”. said. fought back on the negative por- built through Pakistan-occupied Priyanka’s mother Madhu constituted JITs to probe a num- Titled “Fear: Trump in the Woodward, one of America’s trayal of Trump with Sanders say- Kashmir (PoK).In his message to during the match between ber of similar cases. White House”, the 448-page book top journalists and an associate ing, “While it is not always pret- Alvi, Xi noted that “the strategic Serena Williams and Karolina A Federal Investigation is scheduled to hit stores on editor with The Washington Post, ty, and rare that the press actual- significance of the China- Pliskova. Nick and Priyanka Agency JIT has been investigating September 11 and claims to give has written on eight US presidents ly covers it, president Trump has Pakistan relations is more promi- made their relationship offi- the 2015 case regarding the fake an insider’s account on the White beginning Richard Nixon. In the broken through the bureaucrat- nent under the current circum- cial with a roka ceremony in accounts and fictitious transactions House working and decision- book, he offers a negative por- ic process to deliver unprece- stances, and the two countries Mumbai last month.Priyanka conducted through 29 ‘benami’ making process in Trump’s pres- trayal of Trump’s White House dented successes for the should support each other more and Nick reportedly got accounts in the Summit Bank, the idency. The Washington Post on and gives conflicting accounts of American people. Sometimes it is staunchly and conduct deeper engaged during former’s Sindh Bank and the United Bank Tuesday published a report along differences between Trump and unconventional, but he always cooperation,” state-run Xinhua birthday celebrations in Limited, the report said. with some excerpts from the his staff. Woodward said he tried gets results.” news agency reported. London on July 18. LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 world 12

US ropes in veteran diplomat for peace efforts in Afghanistan

PTI n WASHINGTON stakeholders in the country. going to join the State to come to a reconciliation, Taliban, action against the need their help,” Pompeo said. ISI. In 2012, the US designat- The latest move, announced Department team to assist us Pompeo said.“That will be Haqqani terror network and The Haqqani network, ed the Haqqani network as a he US has roped in veter- by Secretary of State Mike on the reconciliation effort, so his singular mission state- other militant groups, issue of believed to be behind a num- terrorist organisation. Three Tan diplomat Zalmay Pompeo, is expected to give a he will come on and be the ment,” he said.While in suspension of US aid and ber of kidnappings and attacks years later, Pakistan also Khalilzad to bring the Afghan big boost to the reconciliation State Department’s lead per- Pakistan, Pompeo is expected other bilateral and regional against US interests in banned the Haqqani network Taliban to the negotiating efforts in the war-ravaged son for that purpose,” Pompeo to press the new government issues will be discussed. Afghanistan, was accused of as part of its National Action table and help America with country. said. to target all terror groups on “We need Pakistan to seri- bombing the Indian mission Plan. the reconciliation efforts in Talking to reporters trav- The task of Khalilzad is its soil and play a positive role ously engage to help us get to in Kabul in 2008 that killed 58 The group is the bone of the war-torn country. elling with him hours before going to be working with top in war-torn Afghanistan when the reconciliation we need in people. The attack was contention between Pakistan Khalilzad, 67, Afghan- landing in Pakistan, Pompeo officials of the South and he meets the country’s new Afghanistan... They have believed to be among the and the US as the latter accuse born former US ambassador announced that Khalilzad has Central Asia Bureau of the leadership in a bid to reset the important interests, security deadliest in Kabul since the that Haqqani militants were in Kabul, is well known in the been named as a special advis- State Department and focus strained bilateral ties. Sources interests in Afghanistan to fall of the Taliban in 2001. The still using Pakistani soil to region and is highly respect- er on seeking reconciliation in on developing opportunities said that the situation in make sure they get the issues attack was believed to be car- launch attacks - a charge ed across communities and Afghanistan. “Khalilzad is to get the Afghans and Taliban Afghanistan, talks with the at their border right, and we ried out at the behest of the denied by Pakistan. Trump plans to hold UNSC meet President invites Bulgaria to become on Iran later this month: Haley India’s key partner in defence sector

PTI n UNITED NATIONS Council will also hold its first- ever meeting on the situation resident Donald Trump in Nicaragua on Wednesday Pplans to chair a key meeting when they will hear a briefing of the UN Security Council this by a representative of the month to discuss Iran’s alleged Organization of American violations of international law, States (OAS). US envoy to the UN Nikki She emphasised the Haley has said. importance to the Council of Indian-origin Haley, who regular updates relating to assumed the Presidency of the developments on the ground, Security Council for the month since human rights are closely of September, told reporters linked to peace and security. here on Tuesday that Trump She added that on intends to chair a meeting of September 10, the Council will the 15-nation UN body on Iran hear a briefing on how cor- on September 26. ruption has become a cross- The US move aims to put cutting issue that undermines further pressure on Tehran reporters about the Council’s sexual exploitation and abuse, stability around the world. “It over its alleged violations of the programme of work for the she added. is a fundamental cause for UNSC’s resolutions, after month, adding that the meet- “In yet another first, we will conflict that the Council should Washington pulled out of the ing will also address the general be introducing a resolution on be addressing,” she said, citing landmark Iran nuclear deal in instability Iran is sowing peacekeeping that would Tunisia, South Sudan and the May. The Trump administra- throughout the Middle East require the UN to hold peace- Democratic Republic of the tion says the Obama-era deal region. “There is a growing keepers, troop and police con- Congo as countries destabilised Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, left, and Indian President Ram Nath Kovind attend the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Sofia, on Wednesday. AP failed to put enough pressure concern about Iran,” she said, tributing countries and the by corruption. on Iranian regime to halt its referring to Tehran’s ballistic Secretariat accountable for per- Turning to regular Council PTI n SOFIA four MoUs between India and exporter according to the policy and outreach. nuclear weapons and ballistic missile ambitions, weapons formance failures,” she said. business, she said it plans three Bulgaria on investment, Small Arms Survey. Bilateral Praising the Indian com- missile programme. sales to Yemen and support for On September 24, Trump briefings on Syria, with the ndia and Bulgaria on tourism, civil nuclear cooper- trade between India and munity, Kovind said, “The The US has sought to terrorist groups. will kick off a high-level event meeting on September 6 focus- IWednesday signed four ation and the establishment of Bulgaria has grown 76 per Indian Diaspora in Bulgaria build up international pressure “These are all violations of on counter-narcotics, making a ing on the use of chemical MoUs, including one on civil Hindi Chair at Sofia cent during 2016-17, but there constitutes a living bridge on Iran after reimposing tough the UNSC’s resolutions. These “global call to action” on the weapons in that country, fol- nuclear cooperation, as University, Ministry of is a lot of scope for expanding between our countries. Your and unilateral sanctions on are all threats to the region, and world drug problem. lowed by a briefing on the sit- President Ram Nath Kovind External Affairs spokesperson the current bilateral trade numbers may be small but you August 7 and setting a these are all things that the Haley said the Presidency uation in Idlib. held talks with his Bulgarian Raveesh Kumar tweeted. A basket as well as for enhanc- have made appreciable con- November 5 deadline for halt- international community needs of the Security Council this Responding to questions, counterpart Rumen Radev programme of cooperation ing the quantum in the exist- tribution to fostering bilater- ing Iran’s oil exports. to talk about,” she said. month under the Trump she said the Council continues and invited the Balkan nation was also signed to enhance ing items of export and al ties.” The 73rd session of the The US Permanent Administration will be a to shed light on the situation in to become a key partner of scientific cooperation, he said import, the Indian Embassy in The Indian community UN General Assembly is set to Representative to the UN also “Presidency of Firsts”, and as Myanmar, where the India in the defence sector. Kovind also invited Bulgaria said on its website. in Bulgaria is very small num- start from September 18 in said that another highlight of part of this all meetings and Government is still in denial of Kovind arrived here on Bulgaria to become a key Last night, Kovind hailed the bering around 250 perma- New York. Trump is expected the US Presidency of the events will be held in the open events there. The Council must Tuesday from Cyprus on the partner of India in defence Indian diaspora in Bulgaria nent residents who are to attend the session at the end Council will be an update on chamber, which is “part of our make hard decisions in that second leg of his eight-day sector, IT sector under ‘Make for acting as a “living bridge” engaged in small business or of the month during high- efforts to make peacekeeping push for transparency and regard, she added. On the three-nation visit to Europe to In India’ programme, the between the two nations and work in companies. level week which will begin on missions more effective, effi- accountability for the Security Democratic People’s Republic continue India’s high-level MEA spokesperson said. welcomed the community’s In addition, there are September 24, with a meeting cient and accountable. Council”. of Korea, she emphasised the engagements with European Bulgaria is a North participation in India’s trans- around 400 other Indians, on global peace. Through the debate on She said a briefing on cor- importance of sanctions under countries. Atlantic Treaty Organisation formative journey. mostly students and IT pro- “He (Trump) is calling the peacekeeping on September ruption and conflict are among Security Council resolutions, The President held (NATO) member country Addressing the Indian fessionals, who come on tem- meeting to address Iran’s vio- 12, the US will focus on the highlights of the Security and added that “Russia and detailed talks with Radev and with a large indigenous Community here, the presi- porary basis and leave the lations of international law,” improving peacekeeping per- Council’s work in the month China are not exempted” from later the two leaders wit- defence industry. It is ranked dent also said there is a “new country when their courses or Haley said as she briefed formance including eliminating ahead. The 15-member implementing the measures. nessed witnessed signing of as a “medium” small arms vigour” in India’s diaspora job assignments are over. UK charges 2 Russians Health of over 1.4 bn adults with poisoning ex-spy at risk due to inactivity: WHO PTI n UNITED NATIONS

Skirpal, his daughter nsufficient physical activity is PTI n LONDON Sturgess.“We know that Inegatively impacting more Novichok was applied to the than 1.4 billion adults global- cotland Yard on Wednesday Skripals’ front door in an area ly, putting them at the height- Ssaid there was “sufficient evi- that is accessible to the public, ened risk of deadly diseases, the dence” to charge two Russian which also endangered the lives WHO has warned in a new nationals for the nerve agent poi- of members of the public and study published Wednesday. soning of former spy Sergei emergency service responders,” There has been no Skripal and his daughter in the Basu said. improvement in global levels of UK earlier this year. The suspects Sue Hemming, CPS direc- physical activity since 2001 were named as Alexander Petrov tor of legal services, said there and some one-in-three women and Ruslan Boshirov, believed to was enough evidence “to provide and one-in-four men globally be in their 40s and using the a realistic prospect of conviction” are not active enough to stay names as aliases, Scotland Yard and that “it is clearly in the pub- healthy, according to the find- and the Crown Prosecution lic interest to charge Alexander ings by the United Nations Service (CPS) said in a statement. Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov”. health agency. The 66-year-old former The offences include conspiracy Protesters try to storm and burn the governor's building during protests demanding better public services and jobs, Tuesday, The study, published in Russian double agent and his to murder Sergei Skripal; the (Sept. 4) in Basra, 340 miles (550 kilometers) southeast of Baghdad, Iraq. Iraqi security forces fired tear gas and live ammunition the Lancet Global Health jour- daughter Yulia, 33, were found attempted murder of Sergei on hundreds of protesters. AP nal, highlights the well-estab- unconscious on a shopping cen- Skripal, Yulia Skripal and police lished benefits of being physi- tre bench in the English town of officer Nick Bailey; the use and cally active, including a lower Salisbury on March 4. They possession of Novichok contrary ‘Mona Lisa may have suffered risk of cardiovascular disease, spent weeks in hospital in criti- to the Chemical Weapons Act; hypertension and diabetes, as cal condition before Yulia being and causing grievous bodily well as breast and colon cancer. released in April and Sergei in harm with intent to Yulia Skripal from hypothyroidism’ Additionally, physical May. They had been sent to an and Nick Bailey. activity has positive effects on ing that if these trends contin- sity, or 75 minutes of vigorous- undisclosed location. Hemming said the CPS PTI n BOSTON have lived to such an advanced mental health, can delay the ue, the 2025 global activity tar- intensity physical activity per Britain blamed Russia for would not be applying to have age given the limited treat- onset of dementia and help get of a 10 per cent relative week. poisoning them with a military- the men extradited as Russia talian polymath Leonardo ments available in 16th centu- people maintain a healthy reduction in insufficient phys- Across regions, many indi- grade nerve agent, Novichok, a does not currently allow the Ida Vinci’s muse for Mona ry Italy. weight. ical activity, will not be met. vidual countries recorded large charge Russia vehemently extradition of its nationals. Lisa may have suffered from “The enigma of the Mona “Unlike other major glob- Other main findings differences in insufficient activ- denied. According to the Met Police, the hypothyroidism, according to Lisa can be resolved by a sim- al health risks, levels of insuf- showed that by the end of ity between women and men, The poisoning has sparked two suspects arrived at Gatwick an Indian-origin scientist who ple medical diagnosis of a ficient physical activity are not 2016, in 55 of 168 countries, such as 40 versus 16 per cent in a Cold War-style diplomatic cri- Airport, near London, from studied the features of the hypothyroidism-related illness. falling worldwide, on average, more than one-third of the Bangladesh, 31 versus 14 per sis between Russia and the West, Moscow on March 2 and stayed world-famous portrait. In many ways, it is the allure of and over a quarter of all adults population was insufficiently cent in Eritrea, 44 versus 25 per including the expulsion of hun- at the City Stay Hotel in east Mandeep R Mehra, from the imperfections of disease are not reaching the recom- physically active, more than cent in India, 48 versus 32 per dreds of diplomats from both London before travelling to Brigham and Women’s Hospital that give this masterpiece its mended levels of physical activ- half of all adults in Kuwait, cent in the US and 40 versus 32 sides. Salisbury on March 4, where in the US, summarised the pos- mysterious reality and charm,” ity for good health,” the study’s American Samoa, Saudi Arabia per cent in the UK. “We now have sufficient evi- Skripal’s front door was conta- sible medical conditions visible said Mehra. lead author Regina Guthold of and Iraq were insufficiently “Addressing these inequal- dence to bring charges in relation minated with Novichok. in the portrait of Lisa The study, published in the World Health Organization active, while inadequate levels ities in physical activity levels to the attack on Sergei and Yulia “CCTV shows them in the Gherardini, the woman pic- the journal Mayo Clinic (WHO) said. elsewhere of 40 per cent between men and women will Skripal in Salisbury and domes- vicinity of Mr Skripal’s house and tured in Mona Lisa, and pro- Proceedings, cited the Mona The study details the levels appeared in the US, 36 per cent be critical to achieving global tic and European arrest warrants we believe that they contami- posed his own interpretations. Lisa’s thinning hair, yellow of insufficient physical activi- in the UK and 14 per cent in activity targets and will require have been issued for the two sus- nated the front door with skin, and possible goiter as ty in different countries and China. interventions to promote and pects. We are also seeking to cir- Novichok,” Basu said. Detective Previous research suggest- visual evidence of hypothy- estimates global and regional The greatest levels of improve women’s access to culate Interpol Red Notices,” Sergeant Nick Bailey fell ill ed that skin lesions and hand roidism. trends. insufficient activity comparing opportunities that are safe, said Metropolitan Police responding to the incident in swellings visible in the portrait The diet of Italians during Moreover, levels of insuffi- women and men appeared in affordable and culturally Assistant Commissioner Neil Salisbury and has since recov- may be indicative of a lipid dis- ing, Mehra said that clinical the Renaissance was lacking in cient physical activity are more South Asia (43 versus 24 per acceptable,” said WHO co- Basu, the UK’s National Lead for ered. order and heart disease. hypothyroidism is a more like- iodine, and resulting goiters — than twice as great in high- cent), Central Asia, Middle author Fiona Bull. Counter Terrorism Policing. He The Skripals continue to be Researchers asserted that ly diagnosis given that Lisa swollen thyroid gland — were income countries as compared East and north Africa (40 ver- The study is based on self- confirmed that the police were in an undisclosed location since familial hyperlipidemia and Gherardini lived to be 63. commonly depicted in paint- to that of low-income nations, sus 26 per cent), and high- reported activity levels – in “no doubt” that the attack on their discharge from hospital premature atherosclerosis Hypothyroidism is a con- ings and sculptures of the era. with a five per cent increase in income Western countries (42 including at work, home and in the Skripals in March had been after the attack. British Prime could have caused Lisa dition in which the thyroid Mehra also noted that higher income countries versus 31 per cent). transit, as well as during leisure linked with events in nearby Minister Theresa May is to make Gherardini’s death. They also gland does not produce enough Lisa Gherardini gave birth between 2001 and 2016. It also found that around time – for those aged 18 and Amesbury, which poisoned a statement in the House of proposed that Mona Lisa’s thyroid hormone. shortly before sitting for the There has been little one-in-three women and one- above, from 358 population- Dawn Sturgess and Charlie Commons later to update MPs famous smile may have been Had she suffered from portrait, which indicates the progress in improving physical in-four men worldwide did based surveys in 168 countries, Rowley in July and led to the on the investigation, Downing the result of Bell’s palsy. heart disease and a lipid dis- possibility of inflammation of activity levels during that 15- not reach the recommended consisting of around 1.9 million death of 44-year-old Street said. After examining the paint- order, it’s unlikely she would the thyroid after pregnancy. year period, with data project- 150 minutes of moderate inten- people. usp 13 LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 Follow the guide, INDIA-RUSSIA FLY HIGH WITH AEROFLOT outgrow his shadow The largest Russian airline, Aeroflot, is planning to add The teacher-student relationship has been eulogised from ancient times. NIOS more connections between celebrated Teacher's Day to honour the former President of India, Sarvepalli India and Russia beyond its Delhi-Moscow route. Radhakrishnan, and reminding us how mentoring should be KIDISYUK SERGEY, its he Minister of State for Communications (I/C) and General Manager for India, TRailways (I/C), Manoj Sinha, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri believes that education is an ongoing process and everyone needs a teacher Lanka, discusses details with at various stages of their lives. Even ANKITA SAXENA though multiple search engines have emerged as providers of information eroflot recently celebrated its 60 years of and facts, they cannot replace the role Aregular air service between the Indian played by a mentor. He was speaking and Russian capitals. The airline started its at the Teacher's Day celebrations at the India operations with one weekly flight from National Institute of Open Schooling Delhi to Moscow. In view of the increase in (NIOS) in Noida. demand and interest among the Indian trav- Sinha said, “NIOS is doing a great ellers for Russia, the airline increased its fre- job in providing relevant and holistic quency in the spring of 2016 to two daily education to all. The institute has to be flights between Delhi and Moscow. lauded for its efforts in reaching out to Kidisyuk Sergey explains that an average of the grassroots to educate the under- 500 seats is available on the two daily flights privileged and the economically weak, between Delhi and Moscow. He said, which had to drop out of schools. You “During the summer time, the traffic from have set a unique model of flexible India to Russia is significantly higher. Indian travellers are showing more and more inter- est in our product and prefer Aeroflot to not WE ARE LAUNCHING just to fly between the two capitals but also A NEW CHANNEL beyond Moscow to a larger network of inter- FOR STUDENTS national destinations of our airline.” tance education and explained how Given its size and potential as well as positive lega- WITH HEARING NIOS has pioneered in achieving this cy of bilateral ties with Russia, India remains a prior- IMPAIRMENT WHERE goal. “The Swayam Prabha is a group ity market for Russia's largest airline. Sergey elaborates, of 32 DTH channels devoted to tele- “Taking into consideration that India is a huge country THE COURSES WILL BE casting high-quality educational pro- and the demand is growing, we shall consider beginning TAUGHT IN SIGN grammes round the clock. This allows operations to new destinations in India soon. Currently students to choose the time of their we do not have any code-share agreements with the Indian LANGUAGE. THIS IS TO convenience to learn whatever they are carriers but we have partnered with Air India and Jet ENSURE THAT NO interested in. We are launching a new Airways. We are looking at collaborating with our new inter- channel for students with hearing line partner Vistara as well.” The general manager pointed CHILD IS LEFT OUT impairment where the courses will be out that the airline is working with renowned Indian travel taught in sign language. This is to agencies and has a big agency network. access to quality school education and ensure that no child is left out from the It is important to note that Aeroflot’s fleet is one of the youngest skill development. Today, the face of purview of knowledge. in the world with an average age of the fleet at four years. The education is changing. With technolog- We have reached the army bunkers fleet consists of Airbus A320, B737, Airbus A330, B777 and Sukhoi ical advancement, teaching methods with courses for the army personnel SuperJets-100 aircraft. As of August 1, Aeroflot includes 245 pas- also have to be adapted and it is com- who wish to continue studying; to har- senger aircraft. The year 2017 was a record-setting one for the mendable that NIOS has managed to ness the potential of the handloom Moscow-Delhi route where the airline carried almost 290,000 pas- train more than 15 lakh teachers to be industry, we have developed courses for sengers, a 50 per cent year-on-year increase. updated and equipped to teach well. It weavers to ensure that vocational tal- The Moscow-Delhi route is strategically important for Aeroflot as is important for students to understand ent is not lost.” it aims to further grow transit traffic between Europe and Asia. what they are studying and what pur- The event also showcased a short Sergey added, “Passengers choose Russia's leading airline to pose it will serve them in the larger documentary detailing many other travel from Delhi to destinations in Russia and Europe. objective of nation building.” encourage students to develop their and experiments and an enquiry initiatives of the institute for the audi- Among Aeroflot's competitive advantages are our compet- The celebratory event was graced independent identities. He said, approach has to be encouraged among ence. NIOS also honored its various itive fares, high-quality service and convenient transit via by V R Mehta, the former vice chan- “Knowledge should not be confused young minds.” teachers for their contribution in dis- the airline’s hub at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport.” The cellor of Delhi University as the guest with wisdom which helps to distinguish The NIOS chairman, C B Sharma, tinctive fields on the occasion of Aeroflot transit passengers connecting between India and of honour. According to Mehta, edu- between right and wrong. The mind- cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Teacher's Day among dance perfor- Europe enjoy the shortest air-time and award-winning service. cation should foster analysis and set has to change to allow innovations comments to use satellites for long dis- mances presented by the students. 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He has 47. es, effects and NBCC BUILT GRAMALAYA INAUGURATED IN HARCHANDPUR INDIA:3RD FASTEST POWERGRID'S FOCUS ON ISRAEL TARGETS 90,000 This natural mark- problems associ- The former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee and the Haryana Chief GROWING AVIATION PREVENTIVE VIGILANCE INDIANS BY 2018 END up is named ated with the Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, MARKET BY 2025 An extensive training program on preventive vigilance was The Israel Ministry of Tourism ‘Trisomy 21’ or the same but do not recently inaugurated a The International Aviation Summit, organised by (IMOT) aims to achieve 90,000 ‘Down Syndrome.’ end at that. The ‘Gramalaya’—Gram jointly organised by the Ministry of the Vigilance Indians by the end of 2018. “Life has myriad solution to the Sachivalaya, at Harchandpur Civil Aviation (MoCA), the Airports Department of Hassan Madah, Director, Israel village in Haryana. This village Authority India (AAI) and the the differences and most problem is also Ministry of Tourism— of them are invisible. spelt out in a is one of the selected ones International Air Transport POWERGRID Northern India and Philippines, The world where we live in subtle yet, effective manner. under the “SmartGram”— Association (IATA) in Delhi, Region-I at said, “With a half- is our home, for the time “Care to read it and under- smart model villages, an commemorated the 50th consecutive month of double-digit New Delhi. The yearly record growth being, and in our vivacious stand it, I'm sure you’ll find initiative of the Rashtrapati executive of 82 per cent as home, no two person is the that you too can be the solu- Bhavan. The project has been domestic growth of Indian aviation. India is forecast to become the third director of NR- compared to the same same. To me; this is the pre- tion, spending neither your implemented by NBCC (India) fastest-growing aviation market in I, H K Mallick, period in 2015, more lude to all the stories. In the time nor money, but by sim- Ltd, under its CSR endeavour emphasised on the need of transparency in the system and than 44,000 Indian tourists have ` the world by 2025, and passenger literary world, these stories ply changing your outlook at an approximate cost of 34 lakh. NBCC has used the Novel Habitech-Nivara traffic is expected to grow to over said that the the role of every employee is vital in creating already visited the country from are also differentiated in to and attitude towards the T21 Tantra housing technology for ecological, affordable construction and disaster 500 million in 2037. awareness for good governance. January to July this year.” genres. But mostly the char- human beings,” says Mishra. acters and the themes remain This book is high on fac- the same,” says Mishra. tual value. When you are Scouting for a story, the over with the story and are young journalist in Aashima interested to know more, comes across Jay, the ‘differ- there is an Information ently different’ son of Ayesha Booklet at the end for your and Siddhartha Roy, who reference. has just passed his gradua- This is probably the first LIC CELEBRATES ITS 62ND ANNIVERSARY tion with a first-class. Ashima fiction by any Indian author encounters Jay’s mother, a which deals with such a sub- To commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the Life insurance worried yet strong and deter- ject. The author has treaded Corporation of India, a week-long celebration is being held in the form of an Insurance Week from September 1 to 7. The initiative was mined woman and a diary of an unknown path and you inaugurated at the Jeevan Bharti Building in New Delhi under the his father that reveals the are sure going to walk leadership of the regional manager of the north zone, M R Kumar. pain, trials and tribulations of through the ‘Downs Lane’ Justice R K Agrawal, the president of the National Consumer Dispute Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's managing director, Dr Mangu Singh, flagged off a bike tour of a A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the the entire family. Jay’s wistful- once you start reading it. Redressal Commission (NCDPC) graced the occasion as the chief DMRC employee and Metro Adventure Club member, Manish Kumar on September 4. Kumar will Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) and the Land Ports ness combined with his guest. Various activities like a mega-plantation drive, health, and eye travel from Delhi to Kashmir and then from Kashmir to Kanyakumari on his bike, spreading the Authority of India (LPAI) for management of cargo operations at check-up camps will be organised during this week. message of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan during his tour. ICP Attari Amritsar, Punjab. LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 vivacity 14 PINK POWER

Shahid gifts his Actor KANGANA RANAUT joins advocates of gym equpiments women’s equality to speak about their right to equal Actor SHAHID KAPOOR has pay and free movement. By AYUSHI SHARMA always been a fitness freak. During the shooting for hat happens when some again another primitive thing called the rape capital of the his next film, Batti Gul of the most opinionated that the women of our society are world, six rape cases happen bru- Meter Chalu, he Wfeminist minds come struggling with. That’s not how it tally no matter the age. It’s so hor- brought his gym equip- together to discuss about gender should be, these issues must be rifying. It is really sad that despite injustice and women empower- pointed out and spoken about. We being the chairperson of Delhi ments to Tehri. The ment? A plethora of questions get must make sure that they are commission for women, and actor was very well lined up on the fore to raise cer- resolved with proper enforce- despite writing, appealing, meet- taken care by tain issues on women’s rights and ment of laws. The society is in a ing politicians and going to the the hotel man- gender equality. bad shape, I must say.” She added, court, I couldn’t find out the agement. As a The first roundtable session “Women are absolutely beautiful on ‘The Power of Women,’ fea- and if the feminine ceases to token of grati- tured Bollywood actors Kangana exist, the world will turn ugly. It’s ‘WOMEN ARE of rape of children the accused will the global company, technology anthropy today. tude, he left Ranaut and Gul Panag, Swati important for women to get sup- ABSOLUTELY be given death penalty within six can help lower the barrier for each “First and foremost, the way the gym Maliwal, chairperson of Delhi port from every sphere and not months. Yet, we do have a long individual to participate in it and of doing charity is through a equipments commission for women, and fash- just one.” BEAUTIFUL AND IF way to go. The solution is to unleash “The Power of Small” to technological intensive way. It’s ion designer-turned-politician In a recent research by implement the existing laws, that drive big change for public welfare. really important to get the mes- behind for Shaina NC. Together, they dis- Mckinsey, it’s been indicated that THE FEMININE ensure strict action taken against “As the world’s first internet sage to the audience across the the hotel. cussed how to strike a balance equal participation in the work CEASES TO EXIST, the crime, so that there can be jus- company that integrates charity world to maximise the reach. However, while wearing different kinds of force by women and men would THE WORLD WILL tice,” says Maliwal. Panag put the into its core strategy Alibaba’s phil- The second most essential part of Shahid was hats on the path of women add up to 28 trillion dollars or 26 onus of change in society on the anthropy is without a border. it is doing it in a transparent way unaware that empowerment. per cent to the annual global GDP TURN UGLY. IT’S youth and said it was their respon- That’s why we brought this con- so that nobody could question Kangana, who has always by 2025. However, to achieve sibility to fight the forces of patri- ference to India. This is also the you,” he said. To him, transperan- the hotel been vocal, not just in her choic- gender equality we have to urgent- IMPORTANT FOR archy, which can be seen in sim- first time our internet plus phil- cy means being able to track owner es but even in the characters she ly focus on eliminating the many WOMEN TO GET ple gestures of forcing women to anthropy model has set its foot on every single penny, every donation Gautam did portrays, used the platform to root causes of discrimination and compete against each other. the global path,” said Shunyan through the medium of the inter- not consider drive change. She says, “We are violence that still curtail women SUPPORT’ In memory of Mother Teresa, Zhu, president of UC. net. “If we have such advanced it a gift and still struggling as women with rights. on the UN International Day of Robin Raina, chairman and techniques today, why not use it exceptionally primitive things like Where does our society stand solution. Finally, I had to sit on a Charity, the second edition of the CEO of Ebix Inc. and the founder for betterment and reformed prac- had paid equal pay for equal work. It is in terms of vulgarity? “I think we 10-day hunger strike and now the XIN Philanthropy Conference of the Robin Raina Foundation, tices? If technology is fused with the pro- quite shameful that we still have are really in a bad situation. Every government has come up with an 2018 was hosted by the private took inspiration from the Chinese transperancy in an intensive man- duction to fight for it. The right to move day, four rape cases happen in this ordinance, which has become a charity fund, Alibaba Foundation company and added that trans- ner, nothing could beat the act of team the freely and without judgement is country. In Delhi, which is also law, that says at least in the cases and UCWeb (UC). According to parency has to be a part of phil- philanthropy and charity,” he said. com- plete amount for the equip- ‘Patriotic films shouldn’t ments. Much later, when Shahid got to know about it, he was real- ly touched with the gesture and decided to stay in the same hotel every time he visits Tehri. look jingoistic’ ‘I like when my films been instated before the Indian indepen- are appreciated by Director JP DUTTA and dence and it was continued post 1947 as intelligent, cast of the film Paltan, well. “Both Lt. Col. Rai Singh and my educated maternal grandfather had been part of the people who are ARJUN RAMPAL, SONU program. I figured that both would be experts in the kind of similar, in terms of being great SOOD, HARSHVARDHAN strategists, well-read and have good con- field. These RANE and GURMEET trol over their unit. Rai Singh leads from NOT JUST days, even the front and doesn’t sit in the bunkers rubbish films go on CHOUDHARY tell A like officers,” he said. to become massive SARKAR about their deep- Choudhary, who also has links to the hits because there army, recollected his past, “My father was TWIRLING FLAMES rooted link and respect for in the army. I have studied in an army are so many people school. I have seen my father in a uniform who just go to watch the armed forces and how grand it looks. I lived in army While flair bartending has been around for decades as a combination of it without any quarters and knew a lot about the armed performance art and mixology, a pioneering brand of a single malt whisky is understanding of the here is very little that one can drama- forces before taking on the film. If not for trying to shake up the scene further with its ‘experiments.’ By ASMITA SARKAR Ttise when the subject of a film is as an actor, I would have been in the army. craft.’ gritty and gut-wrenching as that of I really wanted to be an actor though, and hen you walk into the Dhan Mill India, infused their drink with their cul- —Nawazuddin Paltan. Not known to many, India and ran away to Mumbai despite clearing the Wcompound through a tightly con- ture. They used a herb called roselle, which Siddiqui China had a standoff in Nathu La in 1967, physical part of the entrance exam for the trolled gate that keeps taxis out, you know is easily available in that part of the coun- which is the longest stretch of border that army.” that you’re walking into an exclusive try. “He wanted to do this butter-washed PANKAJ TRIPATHI, our country has with China. It started on According to Sood, an actor’s filmog- space. The OddBird Theatre is at the end vanilla whisky, for which we used white Actor after September 11, 1967 after the People’s raphy is not complete until they play an of a lane and you can almost miss it. butter. My journey took me through having his dream fulfilled by shar- Liberation Army (PLA) attacked Indian army officer. “I was cast for LOC Kargil Located right next to a cafe, inside the the- Assam and the Northeast where Roselle ing screen with superstar posts. The intense fight lasted for four but unfortunately I couldn’t do it then atre you see a small lobby that leads up to grows very wildly. I have been using it for Rajinikanth in Kaala, is days and the Indians held their ground because I was shooting for another film. an open floor space. On this evening, the jam, chutney and preserves. It’s 100 per geared up to portray a and this clash happened years before Then I got another call from JP sir sev- theatre was decked up for the third sea- cent organic and edible. It belongs to the Doklam. eral years later when he was casting for son of the World’s Most Experimental rose family, has a sour taste and can be Malayali actor for the The film took several years in the Paltan and he said we’re doing the film Bartender competition. used as a breakfast brew. So I said why not Shakeela Khan biopic. making because the director and produc- together,” the actor, who plays Major Six small island tables were person- try a roselle bitter out of it?” which the He said, “It’s a very er JP Dutta had undertaken extensive Bhishan Singh, said. The fitness enthu- alised by each team to represent their con- mixologist did. “It’s bright red and we’ll top colourful role. There’s a research about the clashes in Nathu La. siast said that he woke up during the early cept. The bartenders from across India had the drink with the Glenfiddich deer particular type of body With this film, Dutta is coming back after hours to go for a run in Ladakh while teamed up with a chef, musician, photog- made with butter. We might rim the glass 12 years and completing a trilogy of war shooting and the actors would work out rapher, designer, perfumer and illusion- with roselle sugar to balance the sourness language, a kind of status play as movies that began with Border and was together. He said there was no gym in the ist. The bartenders came from across the of the herb,” Gorai said. They garnished well. I hope the audience likes it followed up by LOC Kargil. hotel initially. There were just two dumb- country. The competition sought to push the deer with a paintbrush since Jana is the as they have liked my other per- The veteran believes that making bells and he asked for a gym to be set up. them beyond flair, in which they use bar artiste in this space and dusted with formances so far.” He has been patriotic films comes with responsibility By the end of the two months, the hotel tools like cocktail shakes, liquor bottles to roselle. The winning duo, musician Sonam watching Malayali films to prepare since one can’t make it look jingoistic. “If staff had also been converted into avid take the simple shake and stir to juggling, Kalra and Rohan Matmary, said that it was you’re not realistic and tackling a subject gym lovers. “I’m glad we could pass the flipping and manipulating flaming liquor. easy and smooth like whisky working with for the role. that did happen then you are dabbling in fitness mantra to them as well and It is as thrilling for the customer looking each other. Their cocktail, Zaara, an something you shouldn’t. Patriotism in installed a gym where there was none on as for the person performing. But this Urdu word meaning “particle,” revolved films is something that is, without disre- before,” he said. is not just flair bartending. It is about cre- around the message that regardless of its spect to contemporaries and juniors, Rane, who made his Bollywood ating a multi-sensory theatre of experience proportion in the recipe, each ingredient Jolie goes on forced,” he said. debut with Sanam Teri Kasam, too is a woven around the essence of your a hike with kids He believed not much has changed runaway to Mumbai, who made it big. favourite potion. between India and China when it came “I’m playing the character of Major “This is about experimenting and cre- Actress ANGELINA JOLIE, who to territorial claims. “The Sino-India sit- Harbhajan Singh and he’s an intense per- ating an experience for the consumer recently called off the custody uation remains the same now as 1962; it son because of the violence he witnessed beyond the glug. For example, a comedi- Brad still claims Ladakh and Arunachal in 1962. My character is the only one from an makes a joke about a drink you have battle over her children with Pradesh. They haven’t changed their 18 Rajput, the rest are from Grenadiers ordered, somebody could sing a song Pitt, stepped out for an stance at all. When a single Indian min- regiment. His character is just and right- around it or a chef could prepare an ice outing with the chil- ister lands in Tawang, China creates such eous. There is a dwar in Nathu La com- cream out of the drink and create a zany dren. The actress was a hue and cry. At the end of the day, we memorating him and he’s a Mahavir cocktail. This competition was supposed spotted enjoying a are getting upset because Arunachal Chakra awardee. I met his niece and she to push the boundaries of what a whisky Pradesh is part of our country. It belongs was very happy with my performance,” he or a cocktail can do. In different countries, labour day hike with to India and yet we have to take permis- said. they have different kinds of collaborators, four of the six chil- sion to go there. As long as they keep “I grew up in an army cantonment from a barber to a shoemaker to a design- dren. She was claiming one part of our country, the sit- area in Gwalior and my grandfather was er to a painter. Last time, when I went to is equally important to create the right bal- wearing a loose- uation won’t change,” he said. However, a Colonel with the Grenadiers. I didn’t get Taiwan I saw people making edible art ance. The cocktail was a heady mix of fitting gray T-shirt the director doesn’t believe that India to know him since he had passed away using whisky. The winner from India will Glenfiddich 12-year-old, infused with needs to turn aggressor to assert control. early but I used to interact with the rem- be competing at a global stage and the cranberry, tiny tangerines, egg white and and skintight He claimed that our country is a libera- nants, his clothes, pictures, badges and winner there performs globally,” says sage infusion, hibiscus, and rhubarb black leggings tor and loves peace. “We have always rifles. I used to hear stories through my Angad Singh Gandhi, India brand ambas- which resonated well with the fruity and paired with black defended because of invasions. Now that grandmother and I finally got to interact sador of Glenfiddich. floral notes of the single malt whisky. The socks and black we have our freedom, we are one people with the soldiers one-on-one. There is no The first team used perfumes with mixologist mixed these seemingly dis- Nike trainers, and one nation we should try and keep other job on this planet that puts your life cocktails to overpower the senses. Their parate elements together, just as Sonam it together. Look at Vietnam, when a in danger. They showed us their bullet take on the speyside scotch was in putting harmoniously blended beautiful melodies while her daugh- superpower like America could lose to the Rampal, Sonu Sood, Gurmeet Choudhary wounds and scars as easily as we show a together a scented cocktail. “A perfume- with poetry. ters, Zahara (13), small country we should remember that and Harshvardhan Rane. All of the small scratch. Despite the danger, they go based cocktail has never been attempted “Rohan took inspiration from the kind Shiloh (12), the spirit matters,” he said. actors unanimously said that to work in back to the border areas and I salute them before,” said mixologist Soumyadipta and of music that I make and I make music Vivienne (10), Asked why he continues to make war a war film, JP Dutta is the best person with and their families,” he added. perfumer Rajiv Sheth. Each cocktail is with a message. I have created the Sufi and her twin movies, he said, “I want to tell people to the knowledge and experience. Rane, who replaced Abhishek based on a fragrance, which is perfect for Gospel Project, which is an attempt to take have that spirit then we can take on any “The minute you have live ammuni- Bachchan in the film and signed a three- a certain time of the day. We also met the voices of many diverse faiths and try Knox were casu- power. We’ll never be slaves again and I tion on you, your body language and film contract with Dutta, had an interest- Krsna Mehta, the designer, whose team and create one universal voice,” Kalra said. ally attired. Earlier make these movies to give the Armed responsibility changes and that translates ing story about co-star Shroff. “He liked wanted to honour Kerala, so their decor The message was that you can find your this month, she Forces respect and their due and make well on screen,” said Rampal. He plays Lt my shirt that I had bought from the mil- and presentation included banana leaves truth anywhere, a temple, a church, a had dragged them immortal.” Col. Rai Singh, a Mahavir Chakra hero. itary store so I bought one for him too and flowers laid out in the shape of a mosque or a shrine and each truth is To bring authenticity to the pic- Rampal talked about his military past; his after the end of the shoot for the day. The houseboat. A visual display also accom- equally valid. Pitt into a public turisation of a war, real guns and bul- paternal and maternal grandfathers were next morning, when I went up to him in panied Anushka Menon and Ami Shroff’s The competition is a push towards a dispute claiming he lets were used. The shooting was done in the forces and he has grown up seeing the morning, he was sitting in only red cocktail. Menon, a photographer, strung kind of bartending that is nascent at the was not make “meaningful” con- mostly in Ladakh and instead of junior the austerity of an army life. “I drew influ- briefs and soaking in the sun. I gave him up a series of polaroid shots to show the moment and is an offshoot from flair bar- tributions. artists real soldiers of the Indian army can ence from my grandparents for this the shirt and he gave me his Ray bans, process of making the drink they present- tending, which has been around since the be seen in the film. The film stars Jackie role,” he said. An exchange program which I had liked, but without me ask- ed. Another duo, Chef Saby Gorai and 1990s. It is about combining showmanship Shroff, who was also in Border, Arjun between the Indian and British forces had ing for it,” he said. mixologist Sanchayan Jana, both from east and mixology together. LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 6 , 2018 sport 15 ‘FOCUS WILL BE ON 1500 M' Asian Games gold medallist Jinson Johnson decides to leave 800m in order to boost Olympic chances

PTI n NEW DELHI my entire focus will be on Tokyo JOHNSON WAS Olympics and for that I am switch- sian Games Gold medallist FAVOURITE TO WIN ing to 52kg category. The challenge Jinson Johnson, says he would BOTH 800M AND of increasing the weight isn't that Anot compete in 800m now and great. The bigger challenge is to get focus just on 1500m since he con- 1500M BUT adjusted to new weight,'' Panghal siders himself a medal contender at said. the Tokyo Olympics in the event. COMPATRIOT ''I have been told that I might be Johnson was favourite to win MANJEET SINGH sent to the United States for a spe- both 800m and 1500m but compatri- cial strength training programme. I ot Manjeet Singh pipped him in a PIPPED HIM IN A still don't know the details. The thrilling finish in Jakarta. THRILLING FINISH Army is going to sponsor my trip but However Johnson clocked 3:44.72 details will be chalked out only after to win the 1500m Gold medal. IN JAKARTA talking to the Boxing Federation of ''If you are focussing on the India. Our coaches Santiago sir Olympics, there is no point compet- national record,'' Johnson explained. (Nieva) and (CA) Kuttappa sir will ing in both 800m and 1500m. I have He is currently training at the accompany me,'' the diminutive spoken to my coaches and have national camp under Jayesh Bhatia Naib Subedar, who is also a decided that my focus will be on and will be leaving for Czech Commonwealth Games Silver- 1500m for Tokyo Olympics. I believe Invitational Championship on medallist, said. ''I am fully aware I will be a medal contender in Tokyo,'' Thursday. about the challenges of a higher Johnson said on the sidelines of the ''The event is on September 8 and weight category. The height of the felicitation ceremony by the Indian 9. I would be leaving on Thursday. opponents will increase and the Army. Apart from myself, there is Neeraj, PU power in the punches will be greater. Olympics is a completely differ- Chithra, Arpinder Singh and Sudha But I am ready for the new chal- ent ball game compared to Asiad but Singh taking part,'' informed Johnson. lenge,'' Panghal said. what makes Johnson confident is the However, unlike his senior Vikas timing. AMIT READY FOR CHALLENGES Krishan, who is set to turn profes- ''Look at the medallists at the Rio Asian Games Gold medal-win- sional after a third successive Asiad Olympics. The Gold medallist ning boxer Amit Panghal on medal, Panghal has no such plans as (Mathew Centrowitz of US) clocked Wednesday said that he might of now. 3:50.00. Now look at my timing at the undergo strength training in the ''The Indian Army has helped me Asian Games. It is 3:44.72. USA with the Indian Army's assis- Amit Panghal (in blue) in action against Paalam Carlo during the men's light fly semis bout PTI a lot in my journey so far. Whether ''So, in 1500m, It's not just about tance to prepare his jump to the 52kg it's coaching facilities or other train- the timing. The middle distance run- category for a shot at an Olympic boxer ever with an Asiad Gold to his more women's divisions, Panghal has ing needs, we just need to tell them ning is all about strategy. You don't medal. credit. decided to jump to the higher and everything is taken care of. have to necessarily create world record The 22-year-old won the 49kg But amid widespread speculation weight. When I don't train at NIS Patiala, I to win Olympic Gold. Like my per- category Gold earlier this month, that the 49kg category will be axed ''Asian Games was my last com- am training at the Army Sports Jinson Johnson finishes to win Gold in men's 1500m event PTI sonal best is 3:37.00 which is also a making him only the eighth Indian from the Olympics to accommodate petition in the 49kg category. Now Institute in Pune,'' he said. SINGLES Manika eyes podium finish in Tokyo NEHRA APPOINTED AS RCB COACH I SHOULD BE BALLON BENGALURU: Ashish Nehra, current bowling coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore, has been confirmed IANS n KOLKATA with a rich haul of eight. as coach and will be part of the coaching leadership Besides her game, Manika also aims to break D’OR FINALIST, SAYS team along with Gary Kirsten. Ashish Nehra had anika Batra, who created history by into the top-40 rankings. Currently, the Delhi joined RCB last season. "I had the privilege to join the Mbecoming the first Indian female paddler girl is ranked World No 56. coaching team of RCB last season and feel very to win an Asian Games medal, is now planning "Personally, my goal would be to break into passionately about the team. I want to thank the team to work overtime in order to improve her reflex- top 30 or 40. I am 56 right now, so I have to ANTOINE GRIEZMANN management for considering me in a leadership es and agility and come close to matching her improve that. To improve my rankings, I have position with the franchise and look forward for the Asian counterparts by the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. to play many tournaments abroad, so I am successful seasons ahead," he said. RCB Chairman Manika, who built on her Commonwealth preparing for that as well." Sanjeev Churiwala said Nehra and Kirsten will partner Games (CWG) high by winning a Bronze with Manika, who will take part in the Belgium Kohli to help the team deliver better performance. veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal in the mixed Open, starting from September 23, and the "We are very happy to have Ashish Nehra join RCB as doubles category in table tennis, was no match Swedish Open, from November 15, also revealed part of the coaching leadership team. Ashish and for Wang Manyu of China in the pre-quarter- that she has plans to play for a European club Gary will partner the Captain to help the team deliver finals of the women's singles. Sharath and Manika during the mixed-double match PTI next year but it's too early to speak on that, she better performance," he said. Though it was the best-ever outing for the added. PEKERMAN DEPARTS AS COLOMBIA COACH country in the sport at the Asian Games, with when we play with Asians. Their reflexes are so On her and Kamal's Bronze medal winning the men's team also bagging Bronze, Manika said good. Personally, I have to improve my reflex- performance in the semifinals of the mixed dou- BOGOTA: Colombia football coach Jose Pekerman she has her eyes set on a podium finish at the es and agility to match them. bles match where they ended up with Bronze, has announced he does not wish to renew his Olympics in two years' time and for that she "So I will work on that till the Olympics and Manika said she never wanted to come back contract and wished the national team the best ahead needs to catch up with the mighty Chinese and try to match them there," said Manika, who empty-handed from Jakarta. of the 2022 World Cup. "I'm sad not to be continuing; other strong Asian players. showed signs of ending Singaporean suprema- "It was not difficult, but, of course, since all look at the guys and see what they achieved. The "I gave my hundred percent against Wang cy in the discipline by choking out Mengyu Yu Asians come together at the Asian Games, the team drives them. To see Colombia so high in the Manyu, but I realised I have to improve a lot to in straight sets to clinch a historic first-ever Gold challenge is stiffer as compared to FIFA national team rankings was so exciting. We beat them. I will prepare well for the coming medal in women's singles of the CWG earlier Commonwealth Games. In my mind, it was achieved our goals," Pekerman said at a press tournaments," Manika said. this year. there that it would be difficult... but when I conference on Tuesday. Pekerman coached the "As a team we are in a good shape right now. The 23-year old bagged four medals at the reached Jakarta, I thought that I had to do some- Colombian national team for six years, leading them In singles we have to improve a lot, especially 2018 Commonwealth Games as India finished thing here, I had to beat someone," she said. to the quarter-finals of the 2014 World Cup. However, a poor showing from Colombia during this year's World Cup in Russia led to questions over the continuation of his tenure. He said the Colombian national press, which had reported rumours of his DHARUN SETS MEDAL TARGET AT ASIAN C'SHIP potential return to manage Argentina's national team, AFP n MADRID However, there are signs had told lies about his exit. PTI n NEW DELHI the final. In track and coach that I need to take that Griezmann's glorious 2018 LOEW RULES OUT OZIL RETURN field, getting into the final 20 days rest and ran rance star Antoine on the field might not be MUNICH: Germany coach Joachim Loew has ruled rimming with confi- is a big achievement. So straight in competition," FGriezmann insists he enough. out Mesut Ozil's return to the national team following Bdence after winning a that is the target now," the said Dharun, who created deserves to be on the podium UEFA gave their award for the player's retirement from international football. Silver at the Asian Games, 21-year-old said. a new meet record at the for this year's Ballon d'Or after the best player of last season to Loew says Ozil "clearly resigned so it's not an issue." India's 400m hurdler Talking about his National Inter-State winning the World Cup and Luka Modric, skipper of the Ozil, who made 92 appearances for Germany, quit the Dharun Ayyasamy has set Asian Games Silver, Athletics Championship major silverware with Atletico Croatia side that reached the national team in July following the furor over his his eyes on winning a Dharun said: "After qual- in June in Guwahati. Madrid. World Cup final and a photo with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan medal at the Asian ification round I felt con- Dharun, who had Griezmann came third in Champions League winner with and accused the German football federation, its Championships next year. fident. I was in second broken Joseph Abraham's 2016 in the voting behind Real. president, fans and media of racism against people "My next immediate position. Before the final, 400m hurdles national Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel And Griezmann was omit- with Turkish roots. The Arsenal midfielder said he felt target is to win a medal at I was targeting the record with a timing of Messi for the most prestigious ted, along with the rest of his he was being made a scapegoat for Germany's Asian championship. I Bronze. I knew beating 49.45 sec at the individual award in football, France team-mates, from the embarrassing World Cup exit. However, he appeared don't know what medal it the Qatar runner will be Federation Cup in March, despite not winning anything. final three nominees for FIFA's AP to keep the door open to a return when he said he would be but I'm confi- difficult and also there Dharun Ayyasamy celebrates after 400m hurdles final also went for a training That year was agonising for player of the year award. would never play for the team "as long as I have this dent of returning with a was a Japanese who would camp in Czech Republic. the forward as he lost the Euro The finalists for that prize feeling of racism and a lack of respect." Loew says medal. Also there is run below 49 sec, but onds. He was a part of the Dharun. "Czech Republic was 2016 final with France and the are Modric, Ronaldo and "Mesut decided to go another way." World Championship during the race I had a lot Rio Olympics 4x400 relay Ahead of the Asian good for me as there was Champions League final with Mohamed Salah, the same three Agencies (also in Qatar) and I want of energy and I managed team. Games in May, Dharun training and competition Atletico. who made up the podium for to do well in that also," to get Silver." His journey to Asian was in Poland for a five- also. And European coun- But this season fortune has UEFA's award. said Dharun who had Dharun, who repre- Games Silver has been a week training exposure tries are suitable. We smiled on Griezmann, who clocked 48.96 seconds in sented his state in kho- tough one. tour but he injured him- could work hard and starred in France's triumphant ‘POGBA ALWAYS WELCOME’ Jakarta. kho before switching to "After the Olympics, I self there. recover also. I ran in 4-5 World Cup winning campaign BARCELONA: Luis Suarez believes Bhambri, Sharan "I am targeting 48.50 athletics, burst onto the was injured for a year. It "After reaching competition and executed in Russia after an impressive Paul Pogba should be challeng- next year. If I can do that national scene when he was a shin bone injury Poland, I had a hamstring a few things. That expe- year at Atletico, who won the ing for more trophies than he is and keep improving and won the 400m hurdles and then six months I had injury after a week. I took rience was good for me. It Europa League and UEFA Super at Manchester United and would pull out of Serbia tie produce 48.2 or 48.1 in Gold at the 2016 South to go through rehabilita- rest for 10 days but there boosted my confidence Cup. always be welcome at Barcelona. 2020 Olympics, it will be Asian Games in Guwahati tion. It was difficult to was still pain when I stat- as I went from Asian "Comparing 2016 and this Pogba has endured a turbu- PTI n NEW DELHI good enough to get into with a time of 50.54 sec- make a comeback," said ed training. So I told my Games," he said. year, for me I have to be in the lent two years since returning to top three," the 27-year-old told Old Trafford for a then world- ndia's top singles player Yuki Bhambri and Asian French sports daily L'Equipe. record fee of 105 million euros IGames Gold-medallist Divij Sharan have pulled "In 2016, I lost two finals ($121.7) and his relationship out of the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie and was in the top three. This with coach Jose Mourinho has against Serbia due India start SAFF campaign with easy win time I have won three finals." become strained. to injuries while Asked if not winning it The 25-year-old rediscov- Sumit Nagal has PTI n DHAKA the Sri Lankan goalie and it hand- would be unfair, Griezmann ered his best form away from his refused to join the ed India a 2-0 lead. replied: "Not unfair, but I would club, for France in the summer, team as a stand-by shique Kuruniyan and Chhangte, by that time, had wonder what more I could do. when he inspired Les Bleus to due to prior com- ALalianzuala Chhangte struck changed flanks and looked more I have won three trophies, stood World Cup glory in Russia, mitments. on either side of the break as effective down the left, the Islanders out at decisive moments, but it beating Uruguay and Suarez on Sharan, who defending champions India com- having a torrid time to keep him is not me who votes." the way. won the men's dou- fortably beat Sri Lanka 2-0 in in check. Ronaldo and Messi have But since Alex Ferguson bles Gold with their opening encounter of the Nikhil Poojary, who had a sea- dominated the Ballon d'Or over retired in 2013, United have Rohan Bopanna in SAFF Cup football tournament on son-long injury lay-off, was intro- the last decade and the failed to go close in either the Palembang, has suf- Wednesday. duced after the hour-mark and Portuguese superstar will be a Premier League or Champions fered a tear in his India started the game on a tried his luck off a corner off a contender again this year after League, while Barca have won shoulder and Bhambri's knee injury flared up at high tempo and Ashique showed Aniruddh Thapa corner but it winning the Champions League three La Ligas in that time and the US Open, where he lost in the first round to his intention within a couple of sailed over the crossbar. with Real Madrid. the Champions League once. Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert. minutes when he latched the first Farukh Chowdhury and sub- But Griezmann, who reject- "Pogba is an elite player Saketh Myneni, who was a reserve in the six- attack from the left flank. stitute Manvir Singh also had their ed a move to join Messi at who has won everything and we man squad, will now be a playing member, India, fielding the youngest chances but were unable to cash in Barcelona in the close season, always want to have the best," replacing Bhambri. team in the competition, made despite staying in advantageous admits ending their stranglehold Suarez told RAC1 on Tuesday. N Sriram Balaji has replaced Sharan while tal- repeated inroads but the Islanders positions. over the award would be special. "He is a player that has a lot ented Pune player Arjun Kadhe will now travel to kept them at bay until the 36th First, Farukh's shot hit the hor- "I think about it, especially of quality and who is one of the Kraljevo as a reserve player for the September 14- minute when Ashique sped past his izontal in the 75th minute and the closer I get to it. The Ballon key players at United, and I 16 tie. marker and slotted it past a diving Manvir failed to connect the d'Or is a prestigious award, and think he would like to compete "They have pulled out due to injuries. Divij had keeper for his first international Indian players pose for a photo ahead of SAFF Cup match against Sri Lanka India Football rebound, which would have been it is the highest you can go as a for more than he is competing undergone an MRI in the US and he said it revealed goal. a sure shot third goal. player. There are trophies in for now. a minor tear which will require at least three weeks India came close to doubling number of acrobatic saves by the scored within a couple of minutes. India now take on Maldives in your league, in the World Cup, "But that's how it is, he to heal. Yuki also has a knee issue," AITA selection the lead a number of times but for Sri Lankan goalkeeper. The trajectory of Chhangte's cross their next group league match on the Euro, but it's not the same," does not belong to Barcelona but committee chairman S P Misra said. Chhangte's narrow miss and a After the change of ends, India from the wide left was misread by Sunday. he said. he will always be welcome." LUCKNOW | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 sport 16 RAFA PIPS THIEM IN 5 SET THRILLER Defending champion Nadal upsets Dominic in quarters, Del Potro crushes Isner to end American hopes

AFP n NEW YORK 12th game. But he took the tiebreaker before efending champion Rafael Nadal just proved the steadier of the SERENA IN SEMIS, Nadal survived an epic US two in the final set decider. DOpen quarter-final confronta- Del Potro reached the semi-finals tion to defeat battling ninth seed for the third time, defeating John Isner Dominic Thiem 0-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 and end- STEPHENS FALLS (4/7), 7-6 (7/5) and reach the semi- ing American hopes of a first men's finals for the seventh time. champion at the event since 2003. In a gripping 4-hour 49-minute Del Potro dropped his first set of AFP n NEW YORK contest which concluded at 2:04 am on the tournament against 11th seed Wednesday, world number one Nadal Isner, who was playing in his maiden ix-time champion Serena Williams shook off won through to keep his bid for a quarter-final at his home Slam. Sa sluggish start to power past eighth-seed- fourth title in New York and 18th Despite that, the 29-year-old was ed Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 6-3 and into the US Grand Slam crown on track. never broken in the 3 hour 31 minute Open semi-finals. However, the 32-year-old was for- match where Isner unleashed 26 aces The US superstar, chasing a record- tunate to triumph on another hot and but was undone by 52 unforced errors equalling 24th major title, surrendered an early humid night at Flushing Meadows, 24 compared to Del Potro's 14. break to Pliskova, but she roared back with a hours after Roger Federer had been "To reach the semi-final again here streak of eight straight games to put away the dumped out of the tournament by in New York in my favourite tourna- opening set and take a 4-0 lead in the second John Millman. ment is very special to me," said Del against the woman who beat her in the semi- After suffering a first set 'bagel', Potro after his eighth win over Isner finals at Flushing Meadows in 2016. Nadal had to battle back from breaks in 12 meetings. "I just wanted to play better," Williams said in the third and fourth sets before see- "To play John in these kind of of her mindset as she trailed 3-1 in the first on ing off the first top 20 player he had matches, it's like an epic. Tuesday. faced at the US Open since 2013. "We fought the whole match and "I was thinking, you know, I can play bet- "I suffered, that's the right word," I survived with my serve which was ter, so that was the good news." said Nadal after playing his longest key." Williams did indeed cut down on the ever match at the tournament. Del Potro admitted the 33-degree errors, and came up with the big serves when "I said to Dominic I am sorry. He's temperatures proved a real challenge she needed them. a great guy, a close friend who will with the 10-minute heat rule allowing She finished the match with 13 aces and have many more opportunities to win the players a welcome respite after the will take on Anastasija Sevastova for a place in the big titles." third set. the final after the 19th-seeded Latvian Nadal had defeated Thiem in the "I had a shower, lay on toppled defending champion Sloane Roland Garros final in June but this the table and I didn't want to Stephens 6-2, 6-3. Serena reacts after winning a game against Pliskova AP was their first meeting away from a come back again. It was too Pliskova, who managed to convert clay court. hot to just two of 12 break point chances in the necting." "He has a great attitude and is a DEL POTRO play tennis," contest, said Williams was simply too good in After taking a 4-1 lead in the second set, great fighter," added Nadal. he joked. the important moments. Sevastova admitted she had flash backs to last In a dramatic final set, Nadal saw REACHED THE Isner said "She hit all first serves on the break points, year's quarter-finals, when an 83rd-ranked five break points come and go before SEMI-FINALS FOR he needed to which is always a little bit tougher to return," Stephens rallied from a break down in the third Thiem went long with a smash on the change his Pliskova said. to upset Sevastova in a tiebreaker. first match point. THE THIRD TIME, shirt 11 "The second set, she was just mixing the Indeed Stephens fought back to narrow the It was his 58th unforced error on DEFEATING JOHN times. serve. She was going a lot of wide. Not much gap to 4-3, but Sevastova grabbed another break a night when he sent down 18 aces and Isner that I could do on the break points." with a well-timed drop shot for a 5-3 lead and fired 74 winners. ISNER 6-7 (5/7), paid tribute "I really feel like right now I'm playing free sealed the victory on her third match point The semi-final will pit Nadal 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 to Del Potro. because I was having a baby this time last year, when a weary Sephens put a backhand into the against third seed Juan Martin del "He's so I have nothing to prove," said Williams, who net. Potro for the second successive Grand AND ENDING maybe play- is seeking her first major title since her daugh- "I lost my nerves a little bit," Sevastova Slam. AMERICAN HOPES ing some of ter Olympia was born on September 1 of 2017. admitted. At Wimbledon, Nadal came back the best ten- With a win she would break out of a tie with "I think she lost also her nerves a little bit, from two sets to one down to win in OF A FIRST MEN'S nis ever right Chris Evert for most US Open titles, and equal it's normal. It's for semi-finals of US Open." five in a quarter-final which stretched CHAMPION AT now for him," Margaret Court's all-time record for Grand The defeats of Stephens and Pliskova to almost five hours. said the Slams. completed the exodus of top 10 seeds, although Thiem broke three times in a 24- THE EVENT SINCE American. Pliskova noted that Williams' 17th seeding — minute first set on Tuesday, handing 2003 STEPHENS ‘NOT CONNECTING' nine spots above her world ranking as she con- Nadal just his third 'bagel' at a Grand World number three Stephens, refused to tinues her post-baby comeback — was not Slam. Rafael Nadal, left, embraces Dominic Thiem after winning the quarterfinals match AP Wednesday's blame the punishing afternoon heat and reflective of her true abilities. The top seed won just seven quarter-finals will see two-time cham- humidity for her lapses against Sevastova, "She's 17, but she's not a player which points in the opener. the ninth game with an immediate raced away with three games to claim pion Novak Djokovic face Millman, including an inability to convert any of seven should be 17," Pliskova said. "I told myself 'wake up'," said break back to level the contest. a two sets to one lead. the world number 55. break chances in the opening set. The semi-final lineup will be completed on Nadal. Thiem then grabbed a 4-3 lead in Thiem was 4-2 ahead in the fourth Marin Cilic will face Kei Nishikori "When you don't play big points well, the Wednesday when Carla Suarez Navarro takes Nadal recovered from being bro- the third which he stretched to 5-3 but set before he was again reeled in and in a repeat of the 2014 final won by the match can get away from you," she said. on 2017 runner-up Madison Keys and Japan's ken as he served for the second set in then it was his turn to crack as Nadal he was two points from defeat in the giant Croat. "Mentally, physically, I just wasn't con- Naomi Osaka faces Lesia Tsurenko. ‘Current lot is better than the past teams’ HOLLAND SPINS

PTI n LONDON means India, have lost the series. What fifth Test, the coach said that the spin- for flexibility in bowling attack, the coach the scoreline doesn't say that India could ner was fully fit when picked in the replied, "When you're young, you've got GUIDE AUS A TO ndia have lost the Test series in have been 3-1 or it could have been 2- fourth Test and that Ali simply bowled to be thrown into the deep end. You've IEngland but coach Ravi Shastri insists 2, and my teams knows it. They would better. got to persevere and see, if it works or that the current lot is travelling better have been hurt and rightly so after the "Ashwin was fit. You have to give it doesn't work. If it doesn't work, than the teams of the last 15-20 years. last game. But this is a team that will not credit to Moeen Ali there on the last day. there'll be another option. EMPHATIC WIN India lost by 62 runs in the fourth throw in the towel," he said ahead of the To be honest, he bowled magnificently. "But you have to give that opportu- Test at Southampton to go 1-3 down in fifth and final Test starting here on I think it's straightforward (difference nity when you think there is that talent PTI n BENGALURU the five-match series. Friday. between them) - very simple, very there. And stick with that. You always "As hard as our guys tried, England Talking about what the batsmen can obvious, it was there for everyone to see. have to be flexible. You can't be rigid in ndia A collapsed to 163 all out on a turning track as were one-up on us there. Nothing to take do to improve and cross the finish line, Moeen hit those patches more than your thinking. You've got to be flexible, Ileft-arm spinner Jon Holland took a six-wicket haul to away (from them), the endeavour of this he said, "I think shot selection left a lot Ashwin, as simple as that," said Shastri. you've got to see the conditions, see what set up a 98-run victory for Australia A in the first unof- team is to travel well, compete and win. to be desired. We blew away a very good He also complimented Cheteshwar conditions will be like day after tomor- ficial Test at the Chinnaswamy stadium here If you look at the last three years, we have position straight away after tea on day Pujara for his first innings' hundred and row. And then take the call (on playing onWednesday. won nine matches overseas and three two (in Southampton). That's an area said that while conditions have been four bowlers)." Holland bagged nine wickets in the match, surpass- series (against West Indies and twice in where you can tighten, and be aware of tough for batsmen, they need to find a Shastri also paid a rich tribute to the ing his previous best of 8 for 68 in the longer format of Sri Lanka)," said Shastri here on what the team needs. Being aware of the way to stay in the middle. former England skipper who debuted the game. In the second innings, he bagged six wickets Wednesday. match situation will be a big help. I think "You obviously need the top order against India at Nagpur in 2006. for 81 runs. "I can't see any other Indian team in that was crucial more than anything else. to give you a start but if you look at both "I saw his first Test match, saw him Australia A made a brilliant comeback in the match the last 15-20 years that has had the same "I thought at 180-4, there was a def- sides its not been easy for the top order. getting a hundred in Nagpur. He's been after they had been skittled out for 243 after the run in such a short time, and you have inite chance of a 75-80-run lead, and that The bowling has been good, really one of England's greatest cricketers - no devastating bowling performance by pacer had some great players playing in those would have been crucial. So that hurts. good, and it's been a challenge and it is question. He always came across a men- Mohammed Siraj, who ended up with a career-best fig- series. So the promise is there, and it's Ravi Shastri talks to Virat Kohli during training AP Edgbaston could have gone either way how you overcome that challenge. tally tough bloke, real tough cookie. As ures of 8 for 59 in the first innings. just about getting tougher mentally. because we had our share of luck as well. "In the prevailing situation, the far as I am concerned, there were times The visitors then restricted India A to 274 "You have got to hurt when you lose at Southampton. At one time England were in the driver's kind of pitches we're playing on, the in his career when he batted where he did all out in their first innings with Michael Neser matches because that's when you look "I think you have got to get tough seat; we managed to come back. But amount of movement there is with the look the master chef. and Holland, sharing seven wickets among within and come out with the right kind mentally. We have run teams close there was a stage where you could have Dukes ball - it's challenging for the bats- "He might not go down as one of the themselves. of answers to combat such situations and overseas and we have been competed. been really ahead of the game, after the men. It's not just us; even batsmen from best-looking, fluent batsmen, but my Though conceding 31 runs lead, Australia get past the finishing line. One day you But now it's not about competing (any job the bowlers did on day one." the other side have struggled. When you word he was effective. Playing in these did well to post 292 all out in their second will if you believe," said Shastri. longer). We have to win games from here Shastri said that Moeen Ali was the are set, you need to capitalize." conditions for that length of time, where innings, setting a 262-run target, after Travis Head The head coach underlined the onwards. Now the endeavour is to key difference between the two sides, and Talking about Pujara's knock, he the ball does move and it's a chal- made a crucial 87 on a wearing track. need to grow mentally tougher in order understand where you made the mis- he bowled better than R Ashwin, hitting said: "Pujara's was an absolutely khadoos lenge for an opening batsman — Resuming at overnight 63 for 2 on fourth and to cross the finishing line and win Test takes, take it head on and try to correct the rough patches more than the Indian (stubborn/strict) innings." I think he's been simply out- final day's play, India A lost wickets at regular series in overseas conditions, something it. off-spinner. While it looks increasingly When asked about Hardik Pandya's standing. Good luck to him (for intervals before they folded their second Virat Kohli had stressed on after the loss "The scoreline says 3-1, which likely that Ashwin will miss out on the ability to bat number six, and the need the future)," Shastri signed off. innings at 163. Opener Mayank Agarwal, who was batting at overnight score of 25, scored a plucky 80. He was the only batsman I had lost mental edge: Cook who weathered Australian attack led by Holland. AFP n Juniors win bronze, seniors misfire LONDON "When you get asked questions (from At 106 for three after Ankit the media) it's hard to constantly lie. I've Bawne's departure (25), India A lost ngland opener Alastair Cook says he been pretty good at it! But there's certain PTI n CHANGWON by the Asian Games Silver-medallist three quick wickets, including Srikar Edecided to call it quits since he had lost stuff when you're asked questions you Sanjeev Rajput at a distant 48th Bharat and Krishnappa Gowtham's, the mental edge with which he managed know you're not being true to yourself. ivyansh Singh Panwar and position with a 620.0 against his who failed to open their accounts. all his tasks with ease. There might be a bit of fuss about DShreya Agarwal netted a Bronze name. Holland and Brendan Doggett The fifth and final Test begins at the it and if it were 2-2 I'd have kept my in the 10m air rifle mixed team junior The team of Singh, Rajput and ran through the lower order bats- Oval on Friday, and with the hosts mouth shut." event but India's senior shooters Gagan Narang finished 15th with a men by sharing four wickets among already 3-1 up, it will be the last inter- "At Southampton, I was a cou- drew a blank on day four of the ISSF combined score of 1856.1. themselves, as India A slumped national match of Cook's 12-year-long ple of beers in which I needed to World Championships here. In the women's 50m Rifle Prone, from 126 for 6 to 163 all out. career. be otherwise I would have cried Divyansh and Shreya first took Tejaswini Sawant was the best-placed India A coach Rahul Dravid "I've always had that mental more than I actually did. I managed the fifth and final qualification spot Indian at 28th with a score of 617.4. said that inform batsman Ankit edge, I have always been mentally to hold it together. At the end of the among 42 teams with a score of 834.4 Anjum Moudgil, who fetched a Bawne's wicket was probably the incredibly tough and had that edge game I just said 'this might be good and then shot a combined 435 in the Divyansh Singh Panwar(R) in a file picture ISSF quota place in the women's 10m air turning point of the game. to everything I have done but that news for some and sad for others finals to fetch the third place on rifle event on Monday, finished 33rd "May be, Ankit's wicket could edge had kind of gone. The thing I but it's time. I've done my bit and if Wednesday. ings behind hosts Korea, Russia and with a score of 616.5. have been the turning point. It was unfortunate that the had found easy before was not quite picked the next game will be my last Another Indian pairing of China. In the junior 10m Air Pistol for way he got out. If Mayank and Bawne had batted a bit there and to me that was the biggest one.' That's kind of all I said. There was Elavenil Valarivan and Hriday However, junior medal could women, Abhidnya Patil took the longer. So who knows," he told reporters at the post-match thing," Cook said. a bit of silence, Moeen Ali said some- Hazarika finished 13th with a score not hide the disappointing show of 13th spot with a score of 568. Patil press conference. Asked about the decision to call thing, we all laughed and everyone got of 829.5 in the same event. the senior shooters. combined with Saurabh Chaudhary Dravid also felt the team's batting could have been time on his long career, Cook replied, on with it. We had a nice evening in the India now have three Gold, three The championship is the first for the 10m air pistol mixed team better as except Mayank Agarwal and Ankit Bawne, no "It's hard to put into words but there changing room. Silver and three Bronze medals after qualifying event for the 2020 Olympic Bronze on Tuesday. other batsmen managed to cope up with the turning ball have been signs in my mind over the last Cook also led England in 59 Tests four days of competition at the pres- Games in Tokyo and for the second Anjum and Apurvi Chandela on a deteriorating pitch. six months. I told Joe Root before the and 92 ODIs. He termed the Ashes win tigious International Shooting Sport day in a row, India failed to fetch any are so far the only Indian shooters to "It was not an easy wicket to bat on. Ankit (91 in first game (in Southampton) and then Trevor in Australia (under Andrew Strauss) in Federation (ISSF) tournament. quota place. secure quota places for the Olympics innings) and Mayank (80 in second innings) showed how Bayliss during the game. In this day and age 2010-11 and the 2-1 series' win in India It is already their best ever show- In the men's 50m Rifle Prone by winning a Silver and finishing to get runs. Unfortunately, not more than a couple of our it's very difficult to keep anything quiet. If under his leadership (in 2012) as the high- ing and the country is currently competition, Chain Singh finished fourth respectively in the women's guys did that. But overall, it was a good challenge and it were 2-2 I'd have kept my mouth shut." lights of his record-breaking career. placed joint third in the medal stand- 14th with a score of 623.9, followed 10m air rifle event. learning experience for our players," Dravid said.