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" ! " Maharashtra, " ! " lowing his nomina- Punjab, tion to Rajya Sabha he Odisha Parent Tripura, " hief Minister Naveen in July this year. TAssociations’ Forum held a Karnataka and CPattnaik on Wednesday Sand sculptor !"!" rally and demonstration in the Kerala etc have " ! " appointed internationally- Pattnaik will start a Lower PMG here on implemented acclaimed sand artist Padma campaign on the " ! " Wednesday demanding the laws to regu- total of 29 incidents of Sri Sudarsan Pattnaik as the Puri sea beach to State Government’s control late these Amisbehaviour and sexual new president of the Odisha attract tourists leprosy identification and over the private English medi- schools, but so harassment with girls in hostels Lalit Kala Akademi. ahead of the Odisha Aeradication programme um schools that are fleecing the far, in Odisha and residential schools, run by A notification in this Hockey Men’s would be intensified in the students in the name of quali- these schools private organisations and the regard was issued from the World Cup to be high and less prone and far ty education. are going rud- SC and ST Development Chief Minister’s Office. held here in flung inaccessible areas in The forum alleged that derless. They Department, have been report- The post was lying vacant Vibhushan Raghunath Bhubaneswar from November the State. About 36,162 while the standards of State hopes are belied as the English demanded immediate inter- ed in the Sate during the last after noted sculptor Padma Mohapatra resigned from it fol- 28 to December 16. ASHAs, 6,240 health workers, Government and Government medium schools are imposing vention of the Government three years since 2015. 1,090 health supervisors, aided schools have fallen, con- hefty fees by way of hiking and steps to regulate these SC and ST Development, 1,381 medical officers and 291 scious parents are admitting them arbitrarily without con- schools. Minority Communities and officers would be engaged in their students in private English centrating on quality education. While Dr Gagan Bihari Backward Classes Welfare the drive. medium schools with the hope The agitators said that other Rout presided, among others, Minister Ramesh Chandra In a State level workshop of quality education. But their States like Gujarat, Sanjukta Panigrahi spoke. Majhi informed this in the here, Health and Family State Assembly in response to Welfare Secretary PK a question of Congress MLA Meherda has asked the Bhujabal Majhi on Wednesday. CDMOs and DPMs to work #$$% JAGATSINGHPUR: Business for successful implementa- tycoon Mahimananda Mishra tion of the programme. on Wednesday surrendered $$' before the Judicial Magistrate +$#,#% R ($$ First Class (JMFC) Court at Kujang in connection with the Mahendra Swain murder case. #(( " ! " The Minister further He was then sent to jail. " ) * " $ $ $" informed that schoolteachers Mishra surrendered after $(,,# n a freak accident, two and other staffs committed the the Supreme Court on Tuesday uttack District Magistrate - $ $ / Iwomen were electrocuted alleged offences. Out of 29 rejected the bail granted to him CArvind Agarwal on $ - after they came in contact incidents, a girl committed by the Orissa High Court. The The Government has set Wednesday assured Athagarh $ $+2 with a live electric wire in suicide and died. As many as 26 apex court had also ordered to a target to make Odisha lep- Press Club (APC) members to /$+$ /$2 their house at Unit-IX under accused have been arrested, take him into custody. rosy-free by 2020 and before run city buses between !" $$ /2 the Saheed Nagar police sta- and disciplinary action has Mishra, who is managing that to reduce the leprosy Cuttack and Athagarh soon. tion in the city on been taken against them, the " ! " Munda Club of Bhubaneswar director of Orissa Stevedores affected persons to less than APC members had been stag- (35&+ Wednesday. Minister said. North on September 19. More Limited (OSL), had been arrest- one in every 10 lakh popula- ing a dharna demanding $ / / The deceased women were While the highest number ll over India, the week of than 150 people were screened ed from Thailand for allegedly tion by October 2, 2019. City Bus service since / 00 $ identified as sister-in-laws. The of 12 girls in Mayurbhanj dis- AKaryanjali is celebrated for cancer and other debilitat- masterminding the murder of According to sources, a September 7. 0 // $ duo was rushed to the Capital trict were subjected to misbe- from September 17 to 25 to ing oral diseases. Swain, a top executive of leprosy eradication pro- An APC team including club Hospital, where the doctors haviour/sexual harassment, provide free service to people The programme was coor- Hyderabad-based stevedoring gramme has been launched in president Dinesh Das and declared them brought dead. eight gils in Rayagada, three in in need throughout the week dinated by Dr Aiswarya Biswal, company Seaways Shipping and the State since 1983 and all members Sailendra Pattnaik, new City Buses within a Sources said they were Koraput, two each in Jajpur and mainly by raising awareness vice-president of State BJP Logistics Limited (SSLL), on districts have been covered Shankarsan Mohanty, month or two. busy in their household Malkangiri and one each in and treating patients Mahila Morcha. BJP October 26, 2016 in Paradip. under it in phases. However, Jagadananda Tripathy, Bijaya The team also met STA chores when they accidental- Keonjhar and Gajapati district for free. spokesperson Dilip Mohanty Earlier on July 16, 2018 the still, the numbers of leprosy- Kumar Nayak and others met Commissioner Sanjeeb Panda ly came in touch with the live faced such plights. While a girl A free dental checkup and and BJP Bhubaneswar district High Court had granted con- hit in the State in 2014-15, the DM at his office and put and ADM Harish Chandra electric wire. in Malkangiri district com- oral cancer screening and president Hari Khuntia were ditional bail to Mishra in the 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017- forth their demand. The DM Nayak and got positive Police sent the bodies for mitted suicide a girl in Koraput awareness camp was organised also present along with Ananga Press Chowk bomb hurling 18 are 8,004, 10,175, 10,045, assured private buses to response from them for bus postmortem and launched a district delivered a baby, by the SOA University, Dental Bikram Biswal, Susant Sabat and Paradip Tarinigada firing and 9,576 respectively. Athagarh within a week and services. probe into the incident. according to information. wing at Salia Sahi’s Birsa and Binay Rout. cases. PNS ! " P"" $
sole motive of extracting money non-Odia officers in the State had also recommended aboli- Kashmir, Somnath Temple in administration when it over- very valid reason. The friend of the ‘Friend of the Court’ with from devotees by intimidation Government. tion of hereditary priesthood Gujarat, Golden Temple in stepped its jurisdiction in the the court is fantastically versed archaic and obsolete examples and guile. The Supreme Court The District Judge Shri and the offertory system. But Punjab, Tirupati Temple in temple affairs. Around that with the fundamental tenets of of practices which are grossly took strong note of the grave Ambuja Mohan Das had sug- the recommendations could Andhra Pradesh and time, the Gajapati king was no Hindu religion and all its non-secular in spirit. The situation and ordered the Puri gested, among the twelve not be implemented due to a Dharamsthala Temple in more and the brave queen nuances. He has read and Shankaracharya for sure is not District Judge to make a thor- strong points, introduction of casual attitude of the Karnataka. Suryamani Patadei, with an digested most of the popular skilled to be able to differenti- ough inquiry into the matter a queue system for hassle-free Government then mainly Quite in the past between adopted minor son, had han- and esoteric scriptures available ate between secularism and and put up discreet as well as darshan, a complete ban on because the servitors were not 1859 and 1897, the Puri temple dled all problems with help in the society. His primary job religious practices. judicious recommendations to acceptance of Dakshina (offer- so vile or virulent. management had turned shod- from Madhusudan Das. Today, is to make sure the District Lastly, the temple admin- the apex court within a fort- tory) by servitors and identity The temple administration dy for several unavoidable cir- with a much bigger number of Judge has truly done a mag- istration too does not have a night. The Puri judge did a cards and a strict dress code for has been asked to upload a cumstances. The British people and incredible infor- nificent job. It is learnt from good number of super brains to splendid job within the short- servitors and all other func- copy of the District Judge’s Government had to step in to mation technology in hand, reliable sources that he will go by the truth and logic the est time and placed his recom- tionaries. Hygiene and sanita- report on the website of the intervene. But unlike today, the most people, particularly meet the Shankaracharya and way the District Judge has (" ) mendations based on twelve tion issues too were to be temple administration so as to general public and Hindu reli- youths, have no sensitivity to the Gajapati king for ideas and shown and is likely to follow a critical findings, one of which resolved by the temple admin- make the recommendations gious leaders did not keep quiet rise to the occasion and raise a responses. But as everyone populist path by being on nei- n amicus curiae is a friend was to have the hereditary istration. The suggestions also popularly known. The copy about the difficult situation voice against rogue servitors knows, the Shankaracharya is ther this side or the other. The Aof the court: someone rights of servitors abolished, included an absolute control of was also hosted on the websites then. People across Odisha agi- who are a thousand times bet- kind of a Hindu fundamental- day the temple administration who is not a party to a case which incidentally is a most the shrine kitchen by the tem- of the Supreme Court and the tated for immediate restoration ter off financially and status wise ist who does not believe agreed to support the servitors and may or may not have been popular demand for decades. ple administration for fair pric- than they were only thirty years unorthodox Hindus are true to on the abolition of hereditary solicited by a party and who The Supreme Court found the ing of Mahaprasad, registration %&'%( P) ago due to want of so many the religion. Hence, his aggres- right, the sensible citizenry assists a court by offering recommendations perfectly log- of guides with temple office facilities and in the absence of sive opposition to the ISKCON realised that all is not so well information, expertise or ical and passed an interim and a complete ban on the use Ministry of Culture for two of peace and order in the tem- equity in getting wages for ser- devotees who are practically with the top administrators. insight that has a bearing on order to have them imple- of Thalis and pitchers by servi- weeks. ple management. The regional vices offered to the deities. more Hindu than most of the Hopefully, the splendidly the issues in a particular case. mented instantly, which sent a tors to receive offerings with Unfortunately, the Gajapati Press was then led by ‘Utkal The Puri District Judge crowd. Besides, it is literally knowledgeable Amicus Curiae He is typically presented in the chill up the spines of the rogue the sole view to leaving the king and he Shankaracharya of Dipika’ to exert pressure on the has created history by solving impossible to describe an will sense the situation well and form of a brief. servitors who do not have any devotees safe and immune to Puri have not agreed to the pro- Government to rush in and a most contentious problem ail- orthodox Hindu as there is no ditto the draft of wisdom text Eminent lawyer of India knowledge of right and wrong invasive approach by rogue posal of allowing devotees from make the temple premises a ing the temple for over thirty- known set of parameters or written by the District Judge, Gopal Subramanium has been or even the ABCs of age-old rit- servitors to make money ille- all religions as the divine name divinely serene and devotee- odd years ever since the servi- symptoms to identify one. The who has proven to be a million appointed the amicus curiae by uals or even the basics kills gally or by intimidation. A of the Lord suggests, Lord of friendly environment. The occa- tors attained visibility due to Gajapati king of today is a times wiser than the Temple the Supreme Court after a PIL required, yet pose as the ones at high-definition CCTV system the Universe encompassing sional discord or confusion television broadcast and count- noble soul without guts or grit. Reforms Commission experts was filed by social worker of the service of the deities. Rattled too has to be in place to keep every living creature as dear among insiders was forgotten by less other publicity initiatives He does not want to raise any that wasted so much public Odisha Mrinalini Padhi seeking badly by the court’s directions, watch over the behaviour of and fit to enter the temple. the Odia society, which came by the temple earning sub- controversies by spelling out money, time and energy by relief from the torture inflicted a section of servitors, close to rogues in the temple premises. The top court had specifi- together to ensure the temple stantial amounts of money and some hardcore truths about the doing virtually nothing in near- by a sizeable number of unruly some local politicians and with The Supreme Court had asked cally directed the Odisha was considered the best shrine goods through the Hundi sys- universal faith called the ly two years. Jagannath Temple servitors and some money in pocket, has the temple administration to Government to study the man- in the world. Legendary lawyer tem and more. ‘Sanatana Dharma’. So, he their business associates who mindlessly alleged that the take action without delay. agement schemes of other and maker of Odisha, Gopal Subramanium was might play safe by keeping (The writer is a core mem- have lately turned intolerably ill- move is part of a larger con- Significantly, the Justice important shrines such as Madhusudan Das fought tooth chosen by the Supreme Court quiet; and the Shankaracharya ber of Transparency behaved and vulgar with the spiracy hatched by powerful BK Patra Commission of 1977 Vaishno Devi in Jammu and and nail against the British to be the amicus curiae for a may in all probability confuse International, Odisha)
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He also be condemned and talked %+# could not be found. also called for mainitaining about. “The double-faced dia- #$"66(,$ " !<. + “He will be arrested if demographic balance and sup- logue cannot be allowed,” he ,#($( found. He is likely to appeal to ported growing acceptance of affirmed. ,.,$"6 he CBI on Wednesday said the Supreme Court,” Alsubei inter-caste marriage in society. The RSS chief said service Tit has not received any told NDTV channel, adding Speaking at the third and to cow leads to a definite dilu- ),#(,#,#$ information from the UAE Michel can file his appeal till final day of the RSS mega con- tion in criminal instincts. "66# authorities on the extradition of October 2. clave, “Bhavishya Ka Bharat — Touching on variety of #$#6;,(,#, Christian Michel, the alleged Sources said the UAE An RSS Perspective”, Bhagwat topics during the question- #(,## #$(#$ middleman in the authorities on August 26 asked made a strong pitch for the answer session, he called for /(6(%#$6( AgustaWestland helicopter a Dubai court on the possibil- construction of the Ram continuing with reservations #6,#,(% scam, even as the controversial ity of extraditing a British Temple, which has remained for the SC/ST as provided in ##,6, British national has reported- national to a third country. On the Sangh’s most favored agen- the Constitution and sought a ,##,#( ly gone into “hiding”. September 2, the court gave its da for years. “It should have population control policy /(6( CBI sources said the opinion stating that extradi- happened by now (the con- which should be applicable for agency was awaiting confir- tion is possible depending struction of Ram Temple at all the communities. !6,( mation from the Ministry of upon the severity of crime. Ayodhya). If this happens it Supporting inter-caste 6#(,#6 External Affairs (MEA) on The court is said to have would resolve many issues, marriages, Bhagwat claimed 6$555+ reports about the extradition of decreed that Michel can be including differences between that maximum examples of * + , O/ , 0 * P 2 ##(#,,,$%# the middleman following an extradited to India. It remains Hindus and Muslims. It is the such marriages could be found 3 #4 #,,6,,$ order from a Dubai court on unclear if the Dubai court question of faith of crores of in the Nagpur organisation. #(5F#(#6#$% September 2. issued an extradition order Hindus,” he said. He did not approve of reli- asked for. why second RSS chief Guru ment to grab power and not ,,#,,# The CBI was in touch with against the European middle- “As a Sangh worker, head of gious conversions by allure- Replying to the written Golwarkar’s “Bunch of public service. The question- (,$$ the MEA but the latter is yet to man in the absence of confir- the sangh and as a part of Ram ment but had no objection to questions, he said the BJP was Thoughts” sees Muslims as an naire was apparently referring receive an official communi- mation from the CBI. Janambhoomi andaloan, I want the conversion on one’s own given general secretary (organ- enemy, Bhagwat said certain to Prime Minister Narendra !,;$,2 that a grand Ram temple will. In this regard, he gave an ised) since it approached the thing are time and context Modi’s speech during Uttar (7((#,7, should be constructed at the example of a Chitpawan RSS and identified with “our specific and hasten to add that Pradesh Assembly polls in ,#,(6( earliest at the birthplace of Brahmin in Maharashtra who ideology”. his other works should be read. 2016. Lord Ram,” he said. turned a devotee of Jesus. “Jo mangata hai to dete He said Muslims are as much The RSS chief sought a ",6(,( Bhagwat did not approve of On the SC/ST atrocities hain, mange ge to denge”, h e part of the country as anybody population control policy that (,## those involved in lynching in (Prevention) Act as passed by said adding BJP supported else and maintained that his also takes care of the demo- ,#(,#,6,(, the name of protecting cows Parliament, he said it should Ram Mandir and so in return organisation didn’t consider graphic balance. The RSS (6(5)$(,# saying Muslims are also among not be misused against any one received the RSS backing. any community as minority. leader said it should be applic- $#(,# those who run gaushalas. and none should be subjected The RSS leader said during Asked why in politics able to all communities. ,##(,7# “Gaushala acchhi chalane to injustice. Emergency, dissident Congress terms like “Shamshan and Bhagwat did not favour use ,(,,6(,# wale Musalman bhi hain”, Bhagwat said the RSS was leader Jagjivan Ram and even Kabristan” are thrown around of NOTA by voters that, he (##$5!# Bhagwat said. ready to offer its “swayamse- Marxists got support from the in poll campaigns, the Sangh said, only helps in the selection (#,#((% Stating that cow could be vaks” to any other political Sangh. head said this happens when of the most unsuitable $$ the mainstay of the economy of party other than the BJP if so On another question as politics becomes an instru- candidate. 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She G,#$ is complete and of 23,000 in Chief Secretary Padhi exercise through a third party bagged two silver medals for victory in the Asiad 2018. patience, hard work and suc- 0$( different stages of completion. directed the Odisha Urban professional body. the country in both the cate- “Dutee’s life is an example cess story in the book, he G,G This was known from the Housing Mission to complete Available data shows, ear- gories of sprint creating a for everyone. The Asian added. ## progress review presented in preparation of the action plan lier 204 DPRs were approved record in history. Games from which she was Notably, author Mishra ,#($ the State Level Sanctioning for housing to urban poor in all for 111 ULBs. It was targeted to The upcoming book writ- deprived of taking part four has created a special place for 6# and Monitoring Committee 114 ULBs on saturation mode construct 59,121 dwelling units ten by renowned sports jour- years ago, won two silvers for him in hockey journalism. ,#,(,# meeting held under chairman- by end of October. under these projects. Out of nalist and writer Sandeep India in the game held this He has vast work experience ,*#(9;5 ship of Chief Secretary AP The meeting approved the this, so far around 42, 000 work Mishra would unfold entire year after fighting for justice in sports being associated )#(#$ Padhi on Wednesday wherein 47 new DPRs estimated at the orders have been issued to the episodes of Dutee’s life, her and return to the track,” said with a number of national /9$%#$#((%($9;/#$(, Secretary Housing and Urban cost of around Rs 383.29 crore beneficiaries, 10,000 houses journey as the sprinter, her Westland’s CEO Gautam media. He is best known for $#(#59$(,$$,#(, Development G for different ULBs. A total have been completed and fight after she landed in the Padmanabhan. his book ‘Forgive Me Amma’ $#(#$$,(,#(,(#,#6#5 Mathivathanan outlined the number of 12,865 new dwelling 23,332 houses are in different hyperandrogenism controver- Writer Mishra has finely written on hockey legend 9$(,(,(,,(,,$,,$$,#,# issues and Director Odisha units will be constructed under stages of completion. sy, achievements and historic incorporated the athlete’s hope, Dhanraj Pillay. 6(%#(($(#$#,#$(5( <#( (#(,7,#,(,#5 4 ) + 6 + '+ * / ( .- 0- % ' - ,$27/. 9"#;# ( Q $ (.(, $,6 ((679$ F6 6,#!$#($5)#(#$$ ,6$# 96# (/#( 76F( 7#$,(, /4* (#,/. (5 ((,(#,9#$ 7# # <( (.(, $, 3,(,(#$# , ,#,#(,$(,#,,, ((65 (,# ((,7,,$(,+#$#,#(,##$ + ,,7#((,,$(#$$#, (,# R #$$5 ,% ((($$,$ " F 0"< (6,#%$,(,$#,#$$( #,#5 ,,($ ormer Khordha MLA FJyotirndra Mitra’s daughter- in-law has lodged an FIR " " / 9 " against Mitra, her mother -in- law Mamata Dey, husband (. '1 " he Ganjam and Phulbani Siddhartha Mitra and sister-in- TChemist and Druggist law Sutapa Mitra alleging them Association’s (GPCDA) general of torturing her for dowry. --- body meeting was held here The Khordha Town police recently which local MLA Dr have registered a case against Ramesh Chandra Chyau Patnaik all the accused. achieve self-actualisation. On " ! " and Brahmapur Development 0#,#6 the occasion, the new batch of Authority Chairman Subash BBA students took the oath to aptain VK Narula, an emi- Moharana attended as guests. elected as treasurer. to take steps regarding the /809 - 0 , ($#( follow the quality education Cnent member of the In the meeting, new The association members matter putting it before the imparted with dedication, sin- Punjabi community of members were elected. Saroj opposed the Drugs Control Health Minister. 9 $< / cerity and integrity. DSBM pres- Bhubaneswar, passed away on Kumar Sahu was elected as administration’s decision of In reply, Dr Chyau ident MM Panda urged students September 17 due to sudden president, S Ranjeet Kumar not providing medicines Patnaik assured the mem- to be a good human being and cardiac arrest. He was 79. Patro as general secretary without prescriptions and bers that he would take steps 0 9#R " ! " try to be good for others and Cap Narula would be and Tripati Balaji Patro was requested Dr Chyau Patnaik immediately in the matter. emphasised to develop positive remembered for his immense " ! " evelop pride in nationalism perspective to view life. contribution to the various Dand love the motherland, College Principal Dr DN socio-cultural and philanthropic he Odisha Human Rights said Chief Postmaster General Mishra briefed the students on organisations of the State. He TCommission (OHRC) has Odisha Circle Dr Santosh meeting skill gap, developing was a Master Mariner, who ordered the Central Division Kumar Kamila to the BBA stu- self-motivation and focusing on after spending two decades at ing times of distress and disas- RDC and the Kendrapada dents of the DAV School of skill development to sustain in sea set up the office of JB Boda ter. He was a former district Collector to submit an Business Management (DSBM) the job market. DAV Public Marine Surveyors in the State. Bhubaneswar Golf Club pres- action-taken-report (ATR) at an orientation programme School, Unit-8 Principal Ipsita He was the founding ident. Besides being a member within six weeks on residents held here on Wednesday. Das stressed on the importance member of the Punjabi Arya of the Bhubaneswar Music of four villages in Kendrapada Dr Kamila urged students to of artificial intelligence and Sanatan Biradari, which has Circle, he was also a life mem- district being deprived of serve the mankind, inculcate cul- organisational ability to meet the been rendering yeoman service ber of the Company of Master basic facilities as their ture and education, and strive to challenges in life. by its humanitarian work dur- Mariners. villages are surrounded by rivers on all sides, due to which they are cut off from the mainland. "6 Earlier, civil society organisation Human Rights Watch secretary Sangita # + house at Routpeta Swain in a petition to OHRC Street, Brahmapur; had alleged that till date more ,! - residential quarter than 4,000 residents of at Khan Sahi, Ekamania, Dakhinadiha and Muniguda; and Nalapahi villages under Ali " " G * < office room at block of Kendrapada district ITDA office, are surrounded by the cting on allegations of Gunupur. Bramhani, Kharaswata, Aamassing assets dispro- Around Rs 30 Pathsala and Hansua rivers. portionate to his known lakh cash stacked Due to this the residents sources of income, a team of inside a washing are deprived of roads, educa- Vigilance police raided five machine and many tion, healthcare, electricity places belonging to Junior gold ornaments and other basic facilities. Engineer (JE) of ITDA, were seized from Swain stated that this violates Gunupur, in Rayagada district Pati’s house during human rights due to inaction Gagan Bihari Pati on the raid, reports of the public authorities She Wednesday. said. prayed the commission to On the strength of a search The total value take criminal action against warrant obtained from the of the assets of Pati the concerned authorities court of Special Judge, conducted simultaneous Brahmapur; his father’s house was calculated as Rs 1.61 crore and provide immediate basic Brahmapur in Misc. Case no searches at Pati’s three-storied at Cooperative Colony in so far. The inquiry was in facilities to the victims. 6/2018, the Vigilance officers building at Siddharth Nagar, Brahmapur; his father-in-law’s progress. ) * + - . . .
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n adult female elephant was Afound dead in Upparjhar - Phatamunda road near Kuimunda, around 24km away from here. Initial reports sug- gested that the elephant was elec- trocuted as an electricity pole fell down on it while moving in the area. The forest officials dis- missed allegations of poaching. On a tipoff, forest officials, including DFO Balangir Sameer Satpathy, ACF BC Roul and others rushed to the spot and recovered the carcass. “More mention here that in October several vulnerable points where details would be known after the 2017, a joint coordination meet- elephant are prone to electrocu- postmortem report of elephant ing of Wesco officials and forest tion were identified. was available,” clarified Forest officials of Balangir and However, a proposal for Department sources. Subarnapur districts was held at corrective actions is now gath- It would be pertinent to the DFO office. In the meeting, ering dust in the PCCF office. #$ #%&'(&')* $ $ 9
&% 9 9-% 0 6 : * *.6 .* ! -)6,,# " !<. + (CVC), and Parliamentary !$#($($,$,,7#, Standing Committee on 80 #$ P $ F,,#2 6( ontinuing with its attack on Defence,” he said. #,#(,(( Cthe Modi Government, the In its memorandum, the L7O(M( Congress on Wednesday sub- Congress alleged violation of ##,($, mitted a memorandum to the the mandatory provisions of the ' ( ,#;(%#(#$$ Comptroller and Auditor Defence Procurement ,((,$5) General (CAG) over alleged Procedure in the “unilateral” ,,,$/( irregularities in the Rafale purchase of 36 Rafale jets from " !<. + *,#6#(,$ fighter jet deal and maintained Dassault Aviation and that pub- 2$(#,## that the auditor watchdog com- lic exchequer lost 41,000 crore he Government on 0,(,##$$((#,#,# mitted to take a look into the due to the purchase. The party TWednesday not only reject- #$#$6(, matter. said while the previous UPA ed the Congress’ demand for a $(#%#$,$ The Congress has stepped Government was buying Rafale probe into the Rafale fighter jet ,6(#$,, up the attack on the jets for 526 crore a piece, the deal, saying an enquiry cannot be ,#6#,#,5 Government over the Rafale 8 2 $ * rate fixed by the Modi dispen- set up only to satisfy the ego of deal and is seeking to make it # 8 sation was 1,670 crore. an “ill-informed” leader of the ) ' . * a major poll issue ahead of 98: 2 3 #4 “We request the CAG to Opposition party who “repeats +*)"+# Assembly elections in some key undertake its constitutional lies”, but also targeted former -,#(($# states later this year and the dum, along with enclosures on examining the papers, they are duty by conducting a time Defence Minister AK Antony. .,7/7;#F parliamentary election in 2019. “irregularities” and “acts of examining the payments made, bound special and forensic “I don’t think JPC or CAG #,,$.,7 A delegation of party lead- omission and commission” by and they are examining the audit by examining the record enquiry is set up to satisfy the ego Rafale fighter jet deal and for ities. “He was the Minister who ,#,666#,# ers led by senior party member the Government in the fighter procedure and its violation. threadbare, so that the truth is of an ill-informed leader who leaving HAL out of the offset left HAL in lurch, as far as the !$#($%(6( Ghulam Nabi Azad called on jet deal. “We expect the CAG They assured that they will look told to the people of India in a repeats lies with alarming regu- contract and transfer of tech- joint operations is concerned. Mr $,#(,(,# CAG chief Rajiv Mehrishi and will prepare a report soon and at all the documents that we comprehensive and transparent larity,” Law Minister Ravi nology. The Congress has also Antony has a lot to answer,” he (#,6$2$$ handed over a memorandum, present it before Parliament,” he have brought in public domain manner affixing the responsi- Shankar Prasad told reporters, in been demanding a joint parlia- said. 66##5+#, accusing the Government of said. and that they will very soon be bility of the Modi an apparent attack on Congress mentary committee (JPC) probe “What has struck me more 96/#( #$/,$% causing loss to the public Congress alleged that the submitting a report to Government,” the Congress president Rahul Gandhi. into the matter. is that Mr Antony, who was ,#$($(,#, exchequer and endangering fresh deal for Rafale fighter jets Parliament after examining all memorandum said. Prasad said that Antony has Prasad said Antony was the Defence Minister for eight years ,,##6#$ national security by bypassing was inked by the Narendra the contentions raised by the The party earlier demand- a lot to answer for keeping the Defence Minister when the off- during which nothing could be (##5 state-run Hindustan Modi dispensation at a cost Congress party,” Congress chief ed a probe by a joint parlia- public-sector Hindustan set rule was framed, as incum- done for modernisation and Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in much higher than what was spokesperson Randeep mentary committee (JPC) into Aeronautics Limited (HAL), bent Defence Minister Nirmala empowerment of Indian forces, 6 "* .+ favour of some businessman negotiated by the previous Surjewala told reporters. the alleged irregularities in the which was to be offset partner of Sitharaman has already articu- (making statement on the issue),” !*+ * ! “friends” for offset contract. Government led by it. “The Government is deal. The Government has the French maker of Rafale jets, lated. he said. -)6,,# The delegation also includ- “The CAG pointed out that bound to disclose the price of rejected any kind of JPC or in the lurch despite being in Under India’s offset policy, Prasad also said that Indian !$#($,($# ed Ahmed Patel, Ghulam Nabi it is his constitutional and fun- 36 aircraft to scrutiny by the CAG probe into the deal, office for eight years. foreign defence entities are man- Air Force badly needs planes as ,66%(,$ Azad, Anand Sharma, Jairam damental duty to audit all such CAG, in accordance with law saying an inquiry cannot be set His response came after dated to spend at least 30 per cent the old planes are causing repeat- (((#,(,$( Ramesh, Randeep Surjewala purchases, procedures, award of and there has to be a similar up only to satisfy the ego of an Congress leaders met the of the total contract value in ed accidents. “Should the 6#6##<%(,$ and Mukul Wasnik. contract and the CAG said disclosure to the Public “ill-informed” leader of Comptroller and Auditor India through procurement of Congress at least rise to the occa- L(6M,#, Sharma said the party has that they are already examining Accounts Committee (PAC), the Opposition party who General (CAG) seeking a probe components or setting up of sion for the sake of country’s safe- ,7(,$$,5) given a detailed memoran- the entire Rafale deal. They are Chief Vigilance Commission “repeats lies”. into alleged irregularities in the research and development facil- ty and security,” he said. ,%($ ((,$ ,66%(7$ : &%(& .##*,#,=.2*?( 3 < 4 #$,6#( ,#5 # $,. // 8% .' .#+ $ $ 0 # *#;* # - (% 3 New Delhi: Afghan President Ghazni and increasing pres- " !<. + Modi Government is treating 6(%,# Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday ence of ISIS in the country. On the issue more as a political ##6(#),, assured Prime Minister the Ghazni attack, he said he BJP and Congress football than a matter of justice ,$$(%#$,/,6 Narendra Modi that his involvement of Pakistani Tengaged in a political spat to Muslim women,” he alleged. ,#!$#($(, ,6 Government would do every- national has emerged, the soon after the Centre cleared an “When triple talaq has been /#(26,#,$,# thing possible to secure the sources said. PTI Ordinance making the practice quashed, the next issue now is 7%#,($5) release of seven engineers of triple talaq a punishable of providing justice to Muslim 6(,$#,#26 abducted by Taliban in the offence. While BJP president women. They should have the ##(((#,7% restive northern Baghlan - Amit Shah termed it a historic right to allowance from the ,(%6,#(((#, province in May, official moment and said it is also a mat- property of their husband to %333#$,#,, sources said. ' ter of introspection and guilt for look after themselves and their ((6#(#$ During extensive talks with political parties which forced children. The property of those (#(, Modi, Ghani also conveyed to India and China to initiate - #(# Muslim women to suffer due to men who are unable to provide (%*,#6#(, him that the Afghan joint projects in Afghanistan 6(($,,+#$$ vote bank politics, the Congress and introspection for them as tutional and inhuman practice” this compensation, should be /,6#$)#$ Government is enhancing was also deliberated upon. $($$,#,6( accused the Modi Government they forced Muslims women to that was quashed by the attached. But the Modi gov- #5 security for Sikhs in The sources said a Sino- ,(,#!$#($5 of treating the issue of instant suffer from this bad practice Supreme Court. After the ernment is avoiding this. Afghanistan in the wake of India integrated training pro- #($(,#L,#$ triple talaq “more as a political for decades due to their vote Supreme Court quashed the “They do not want justice 8<6 6 killing of 13 people of the gramme for Afghan diplomats #M,#% $%#(( football than a matter of justice bank politics.” practice, it has become a law. be given to Muslim women, * " 6# community in a suicide bomb- will kickstart next month in ,(%##,#$( to Muslim women”. Congress’ chief spokesper- “For us, triple talaq has Modiji does not want that -)#,6# ing in July, the sources said. Delhi. The diplomats will first (#,#(#%L# Hailing Prime Minister son Randeep Surjewala said the always been a human issue Muslim women get allowance <,,#!$#($($ They said Ghani’s response train in Delhi and then will <,#K ,# Narendra Modi for the Government has not acceded related to women rights and and our amendment that prop- ($(((, 4 on both the issues came after leave for Beijing. #$(,#80# Cabinet’s nod to the ordi- to the Congress request for extending justice to them,” he erty should be attached was not ,#,##,#(6,# Modi raised them. Ghani was here on a day- #,#$#((((, nance, Shah said in tweets making a provision for attach- said, adding that this is the rea- accepted by the government,” #$#,#, Seven Indian engineers long working visit. #9($##+#$%+ that the decision will allow ing the property of those not son why Congress leaders and Surjewala said at AICC briefing. ,(#$:(,#(6 were kidnapped in Baghlan Giving an overview of the (#$,$( # Muslim women to live with providing compensation to the lawyers such as Salman Surjewala said the #9#;5+($,(,# province on May 6, and Modi, security scenario in 6(($,,+#$5## dignity in society. Targeting affected women and children Khurshid and Manish Tiwari Congress had objected that if a ,$,6#, # in the talks, conveyed his con- Afghanistan, Ghani also +#$,6,#((( opposition parties such as the after giving them divorce. represented the affected man is jailed, how will women #$(#$(#((#$(2 cerns over them to Ghani. apprised Modi about Taliban #$$,#,#$ Congress, he said, “This ordi- Surjewala said instant triple women before the Supreme get allowance and how can care $#6((((($ In the talks, the decision by attack on southeastern city of 5M nance is also a matter of guilt talaq was “an illegal, unconsti- Court in the case. However, the be ensured to their children. (D#$,#$ 9#,#,/,#.#$# =9/. ?5 80 !# 6++ :"* 6; , '4 * +# (P " ' # " !<. + Home Ministry official memorandum, the official another official said. said. said. The financial mecha- " !<. + via Bhopal,” railway ministry said in Ghat section from Budni to n inter-Ministerial At least 488 people According to the nism to meet the rescue a statement. Berkheda. It will also be beneficial Ateam, headed by a have died in Kerala due to existing guidelines, the and relief expenditure eeping an eye on the forth- “It will provide better transport for the defence forces which has special secretary of the the rains and floods this Inter-Ministerial Central during any notified disas- Kcoming Assembly polls in facilities for public and industries in three premier institutes in Indore. Home Ministry, will visit monsoon, which hit 14 Team (IMCT) will visit the ter event is governed by Madhya Pradesh, the Cabinet this area. It will also help to pro- Kerala for five days begin- districts of the State. The state for on-the-spot guidelines on the State Committee on Economic Affairs vide/generate employment oppor- 9 ning Thursday to assess Kerala Government mem- assessment of damage and Disaster Relief Fund (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a tunities in the project area. The pro- the damage caused by the orandum comprises additional requirement of (SDRF) and the NDRF, 205.5-km new line connecting ject will generate direct employment recent devastating floods. details about the loss of funds. the official said. Budni to Indore (Mangaliyagaon) in during construction for about 49.32 -0 336$ The move comes after human life, properties, The IMCT report will On August 21, the the State. The total estimated cost lakh man-days,” the statement said. 6(#$#,,6#( the Kerala Government infrastructure and crops. be considered by the sub- Central Government had of the project is 3,261 crore which The proposed line will take off ,6,#(7*6#% sent a detailed memoran- In case of any natural committee of national released 600 crore to will provide connectivity to various from the existing yard of Budni and New Delhi: The Cabinet #%, (,2 dum seeking 4,700-crore calamity beyond the cop- executive committee (SC- flood-hit Kerala as towns and villages like Nasrullganj, will connect at Mangaliyagaon, the Committee on Economic Affairs (#,#$ %3336$ as compensation for the ing capacity of a state, the NEC) headed by the promised by Prime Khategoan and Kannod where there existing station of Western Railway on Wednesday approved the :6#(2$ damage occurred due to state Government sub- Union home secretary in Minister Narendra Modi is no rail connectivity at present. near Indore. Ten new crossing sta- revised cost estimate of a project /$,%9 rains and floods, consid- mits a detailed memo- conformity with the (500 crore) and Home “The main purpose of this pro- tions and seven new halt stations are to improve the safety of 198 dams /$#,66 5) ered to be worst in a cen- randum indicating sec- norms and then by a high- Minister Rajnath Singh ject is development of backward proposed to be constructed en across the country. The revised ,((,#N/7#+#$O#$ tury. tor-wise details of damage level committee, chaired (100 crore) during their area and reduction in travel time route. cost has now been pegged at $#,##,6$ The inter-ministerial and requirement of funds by the Home Minister for visits to the State. This was from Indore to Jabalpur as well as The new line will serve Sehore, 3,466 crore. Originally, the total $(762$ team, headed by Special for relief operations of approving the quantum of in addition to 562.45 from Indore to Mumbai and Dewas and Indore districts and cost of the project was 2,100 96,#,#$($(#$ Secretary B R Sharma, immediate nature. additional assistance from crore already made avail- towards southern side also, as this will provide direct link from Budni crore with State component of (,(,,$,,((%($ will visit Kerala from Accordingly, the Kerala the National Disaster able in the State Disaster will reduce distance by 68 km com- to Indore bypassing the congested 1,968 crore and central compo- </####%0, September 20 to 24, a Government sent the Relief Fund (NDRF), Relief Fund of Kerala. pared to the present available route route of Bhopal-Itarsi including nent of 132 crore. /$5 % 012/ #+ 44
$ 034156'7 " !<. + retail services and high-end space and offices will be be looking to fill in this offices. The convention cen- completed on a public-pri- space. " !<. + assessment of the TB epidemic were in eight countries alone — ight years after it was tre can accommodate 11,000 vate partnership (PPP) The construction will and progress in the response at India 27 per cent; China nine per Efirst conceived, the work persons, 5 exhibition halls, mode, it said. be in line with green build- ndia accounted for 27 per cent global, regional and country lev- cent; Indonesia eight per cent; the on the mega exhibition and 1-kilometre long foyer, The driving factor ing principles and Indian Iof the 10 million people who els, however, noted that estimates Philippines six per cent; Pakistan convention centre — India multi-purpose arena with behind the project is also to Green Building Council developed tuberculosis in 2017, of TB incidence and mortality for five per cent; Nigeria four per cent; International Convention & retractable roof. promote schemes like Make (IGBC) Platinum rating the highest among the top 30 high India are interim, pending results Bangladesh four per cent and Expo Centre (IICC) — will It will be developed in in India, tourism, trade and standards. TB burden countries in the world, from the national TB prevalence South Africa three per cent. finally commence from two phases. Phase-I and II commerce, exports, busi- IICC complex will have according to the latest report by survey planned for 2019/2020. The TB number has been Thursday. Prime Minister will be completed by ness tourism etc. According a dedicated underground the World Health Organisation. The Worldwide contracted increasing since 2013, mainly due Narendra Modi will lay the December 2019 and to estimations, the govern- Metro station which will be Globally, the report said, the best TB that was resistant to rifampicin, to increased reporting of detect- foundation stone of the December 2024, respective- ment expects IICC Dwarka an extension of the airport estimate is that 10 million people “the most effective first-line drug.” ed cases by the private sector in state-of-the-art convention ly. Officials associated with will generate an annual high speed metro corridor developed TB disease in 2017. Of Of this number, 82 percent had India, following the introduction centre in Dwarka on the the project said the first demand for at least 100 and is being constructed by these, 5.8 million are men, 3.2 mil- multidrug-resistant TB. And of the of a national policy of mandato- lines of the ones in Extension Road II and is phase, comprising conven- large international and Delhi Metro. lion women and one million chil- MDR-TB cases, 8.5 percent were ry notification in 2012 and the Shanghai, Hong Kong and about 11 kms from the Delhi tion centre with a seating domestic events. It expects The Airport Express line dren. extensively drug resistant, or unre- rollout of a nationwide web-based Singapore for hosting exhi- International Airport. The capacity of 10,000 guests, to receive around 10 million of the Delhi Metro Rail What’s worst for India was sponsive to four anti-TB drugs and case-based reporting system bitions, trade fairs and sum- project was first mooted in two exhibition halls spread annual visitors by 2019-20 Corporation is being con- that it was home to almost half of namely Rifampicin, isoniazid, any (called ‘Nikshay’) that facilitates mits of international stan- 2010 but was stuck due to over 80,000 square metre and 23 million after the sec- sidered for extension from the world’s cases which were resis- of the fluoroquinolone antibi- reporting of detected cases by care dards. delay in transfer of land area and a foyer, would be ond phase in 2025. Dwarka Sector 21 to the tant to TB drugs at 24 percent fol- otics, and at least one of the three providers in the public and private The project is planned from DDA. ready by October 2019 and According to officials, ECC complex. It is pro- lowed by China (13 percent), and injectable second-line drugs. sectors. over an area of 221.37 acres IICC at Dwarka will be will be constructed as non- the country boasts of a few posed that the complex will Russia (10 percent), as per the There were cases in all coun- India accounted for 32 per (over 90 hectares or 10.7 an integrated complex with public-private partnership big convention centres such have a dedicated station 2018 edition of the Global tries and age groups, but overall cent of global TB deaths among lakh square km) in Sector facilities like exhibition halls, (PPP) component. The sec- as the one in Pragati Maidan along with three entry/exit Tuberculosis Report, released here 90 per cent were adults, and nine HIV-negative people, and for 27 25, Dwarka, at an estimated convention centre, open ond phase, comprising the and the Bombay Convention points within the complex recently. per cent were people living with per cent of the combined total TB cost of Rs.25,703 crores. It is exhibition spaces, mixed use remaining exhibition area and Exhibition Centre, but and the line’s construction The report, which provides a HIV. deaths in HIV-negative and HIV- connected through Dwarka commercial spaces like star will be ready by 2025 and a world-class centre is lack- could be completed by as comprehensive and up-to-date Of the global total, two-thirds positive people. Expressway and Urban hotels (5, 4 and 3 star), facilities such as hotels, retail ing. The IICC Dwarka will soon as December 2019. #$ #%&'(&')* $ $ ; ;! #4 &=+0 , $ > +' & ' / / + despatched 820 balloting units avoid the regular logistics route. (BUs) of the machines in bulk Alluding to several dis- he Bombay High Court on packaging, and on two occa- crepancies that he had noticed + TWednesday issued notices sions in April (2017) it sent 245 in the “indiscriminate” orders to the Election Commission of (VVPAT) machines ‘By Hand’, and deliveries of EVMs made India (EC), Maharashtra State to certain recipients and desti- by the two state-run compa- ' '" F0.F ) “The Trinamool Congress round Bengal will have to Election Commission (M-SEC) nations. nies, Roy said that between on the other hand is likely to remain on high alert about and two public sector Roy said that on both the 1989-1990 to 2015-2016, BEL xpecting reverses in the get solid 28-30 percent Muslim some extra-political things like Electronic Voting Machine occasions, BEL did not state to had supplied 125,149 EVMs to EHindi belt which account- votes. Besides it has its own 15 riots etc that can polarize votes (EVM) manufacturing com- whom the consignments of Karnataka, 169,975 to Bihar, ed for about 160 out of 190 percent general votes including in one go,” said another expert. panies and others in a public BUs were ‘posted’ or from 159,900 to Uttar Pradesh, seats in 2014 the BJP is taking the standard 5-7 percent vote According to sources the interest litigation seeking inves- where the entire lot of the 140,500 to Tamil Nadu, 87,325 Bengal “very seriously” in gained through rigging. Taking war room strategists will report tigations into the supply and ‘hand-delivered’ VVPATs orig- to Andhra Pradesh, 50,850 to terms of 2019 general elections. into account 2 percent vote for directly to Shah in Delhi and use of EVMs manufactured by inated and whether they were Gujarat, 50,050 to Rajasthan, Consequently party president the Independents and smaller not the State leaders to ensure the two State-run companies received safely by the intended 23,000 to Jharkhand, 10,000 to Amit Shah has decided to per- groups the BJP is unlikely to that there is no sabotage. and a stay on the use of the recipients. Delhi, 3,000 to Manipur and sonally navigate the poll vessel poll more than 30-32 percent “Plainly speaking the State BJP machines pending the probe. Roy said that for the entire 2,000 to Sikkim. in the run up to the 2019 Lok votes which will not win them leaders will have no say in the A HC bench of Justice S.S. lot of 820 BUs sent through Surprisingly, BEL also sup- Sabha elections, insiders say. the elections.” electoral strategy. They will Kemkar and Justice S.V. Kotwal India Posts, there were only plied 500 EVMs to Accordingly Shah has Suman Mukherjee a polit- only give their advice to the ordered issuance of notices to nine Docket Nos. assigned for Chandigarh, which is the only planned 42 “war rooms” for all ical analyst backs this view say- party top brass.” the EC, M-SEC, Electronics Pawar and Santosh Saroj has Trail (VVPATs) were being the total consignment, which city to get its own machines. the 42 parliamentary con- ing “even in its worst day the The war-room strategists: Corporation of India Ltd urged the high court for setting ordered by the EC and various comprises two boxes with 50 Normally, the EVMs go to the stituencies led by seasoned Left will poll 17 percent vote. making a lethal blend of some (ECIL) and Bharat Electronics up of a Special Investigation SECs and that there were huge BUs each and one box each respective states from where “trans-Bengal” party organis- If the BJP cannot pull it down expert RSS veterans and man- Ltd (BEL) and others to file Team (SIT) into the supply of contradictions in the figures of with 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110 and they are distributed. ers. The “war room” is also like- to 7-8 percent it has no chance agement experts will send their their say, while hearing a pub- EVMs by the two companies. orders and supplies made by 210 BUs. In his petition, Roy ly to be enriched by some of winning Bengal.” reports to Shah and Arvind lic interest litigation filed RTI He has also rooted for a stay on the two manufacturers. “This is misleading as each demanded that as to why the management experts who Though Shah has fixed a Menon who would after mon- activist by Manoranjan S Roy. the use of EVMs pending the Roy has based his petition box has a specific size depend- BEL and the Election would in tandem with the sea- target of 22 seats for the Bengal itoring and scrutinizing reports The others who were completion of the investiga- based on the information he ing on the dimensions of the Commission of India had used soned ‘imported’ organisers BJP, Mukherjee is unwilling to will make out the final strategy. served notices are the Union tions. received from the parties con- BUs. The BEL’s reply shows the different yardstick in the sup- train the general workers to go bet even on its two sitting Apart from a dedicated Home Ministry, IT Among other things, the cerned under the RTI Act. entire consignment was post- ply of EVMs to Chandigarh. about election campaigning, MPs Babul Supriyo and SS “war-room” tactic the BJP is Department and Maharashtra petitioners urged the high court Roy told the court that ed in only nine boxes, though Alluding to the supply of sources said. Ahluwalia. “The situation is also planning to host a meet- Government. to order seizure of all the according to information the Indian Posts does not VVPATs to various states, the Says BN Chakrabarty a such that they also might lose ing of the minority leaders “in The HC bench directed the EVMs in circulation across received by him under RTI Act, accept — nor is equipped to petitioner said that he had sephologist: “The waning Left their seats,” he says adding, the order to alleviate the false fear Additional Solicitor-General the country and take them the Bengaluru-based BEL had handle — such huge parcels,” received information stating Front which got 15 percent BJP has to do something extra- in their mind.” Such meetings of India and state Advocate- into its possession, pending the despatched large quantities of the petitioner said. that BEL had during 2013-14 votes in the Panchayat polls is ordinary to win this elections. is planned not to garner General to appear at the next investigations. electronic voting machines by Roy said that BEL had told supplied the highest number of not likely to improve its tally “In any case till Amit Shah Muslim votes to BJP side but to hearing to be held after two In his petition, Roy ‘hand-delivery’ and ‘by post’ to him that on April 6 and April VVPATs — 2,455 — to beyond 18 percent in the gen- is there you do not know what drive a wedge in that so that weeks. brought to the attention of the various unidentified recipients. 10, 2017, that it delivered Karnataka, followed by 2,275 to eral elections. Add to it is going to happen because he some of them are retained by In a petition filed on behalf court about the manner in Quoting the RTI replies, VVPATs in three parcels -- 65, Bihar, 2,140 to Gujarat, 1,500 to Congress’ committed 8-10 per- does something more than the Left and the Congress, of Roy in March this year, which a large number of EVMs Roy stated that BEL had 70 and 110, respectively -- ‘By Mizoram, 1,475 to Tamil Nadu, cent vote. politics to win votes. This time insiders said. counsels S P Chaudhari P and Voter Verified Paper Audit informed him that it had Hand’ and ‘urgent delivery’ to 130 to Delhi and 25 to EC. #/ / $ .#) <7($,D <,% (#(,, ,%6(,( (,6$, ,5# 2 7,( 8 R )# 6 ++"" DMK chief Stalin had demand- of inspiring the cadre,” said this 9*,,:#$ + ed Raja’s arrest under the leader who did not want his " . F 0! & < 5% National Security Act for this name to be quoted. He also " . 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Political in Intensive Care Unit and officials to strengthen the Jewar, farmers of the Greater struction of Jewar airport announced to launch a drive ASania Mirza, who is often rudderless by the demises of commentators as well as her survives on the life support sys- Janhit Guarantee Adhiniyam Noida and adjoining areas met because they were not getting for making the roads pothole- targeted by the right wing trolls AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa colleagues in the party are tem provided by the Centre. (citizen’s charter) so that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath compensation. free. online for her marriage to and chief of the DMK, M unanimous in their view that There is no possibility of the the complaints are resolved and handed him agreement let- The Opposition parties By October 15 next, all the Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik Karunanidhi. the lady has become a liability party winning a single seat in within the prescribed time ters, allowing the Government had tried to make it a big issue, potholes will be repaired, by has signed out of social media H Raja, the national secre- for the party having failed to the upcoming Lok Sabha elec- frame. to acquire the land for the air- saying the Government was not November 30 all roads dam- for a few days in view of the tary of the BJP, faces series of make any inroads in Tamil tions,” said Govindarajan In a communication to port. serious in the construction of aged during the monsoon sea- much awaited and high tension litigations in the Madras High Nadu despite a number of Satyamurthy, veteran scribe additional chief secretaries, A delegation of the farm- airport at Jewar. son will be repaired and India-Pakistan clash in Asia Court for his reported out- favourable factors. “She is a apolitical commentator. principal secretaries and sec- ers from Greater Noida met the The protests had started restored and all pending road Cup being played in Dubai. bursts against the police and total failure ,” said a senior There are reports ion ver- retaries, the CM said on CM at his official residence on after the detailed project report projects will be completed by In a clear indication that she the judiciary, made during last leader in Tamil Nadu BJP. nacular media that the nation- Wednesday that a time-bound Wednesday and said that (DPR) and techno-economics December 31. wanted to avoid getting sucked week’s Vinayaka Chathurthi On Monday , al leadership of the BJP is pin- dashboard be created in each majority of them were ready to feasibility report (TEFR) of The Yogi Adityanath into any fresh online contro- festival. Sounderarajan and a tiff with ning their hopes on Rajnikanth, department to monitor the allow the Government to this project was prepared. The Government had launched a versy or become a target of Tamil Nadu advocate gen- an auto rickshaw driver when the superstar of Tamil films to redressal of complaints. acquire land after paying the said report was prepared by similar drive in March 2017 trolling Sania Mirza tweeted eral Vijay Narayan on Tuesday the latter challenged her over turn around the fortunes of the “These dashboards required compensation. PricewaterhouseCoopers. soon after the that she was signing out for a issued a show cause notice to the ever increasing fuel prices. party. Rajnikanth (68) had should have details about total The CM told the delega- As per this report, 1,441 Bharatiya Janata Party few days. Sania is an advance Raja asking why statutory con- Taken aback by media reports declared on the new year eve complaints received, how many tion that the farmers had hectare land spread over eight came to power, under which all stage of pregnancy. sent should not be granted to about the spar, she called on the that he would launch a politi- of them have been resolved, always played a key role in the villages will be acquired. The roads, including national high- She wrote on her twitter han- a lawyer to initiate criminal auto driver Kathir and made it cal outfit and fight the elec- and in what time. development of the state and proposed airport will be built way, were targeted to be made dle @MirzaSania, ‘soo less than contempt of court proceedings a media event. Kathir who tions. But even after nine They should also mark their contribution in the con- on PPP (public-private part- pothole-free by the end of June 24 hrs to go for this match, safe for his recent “scandalous” spoke to media on Wednesday months, there is no sign of the defaulters after the lapse of stip- struction of the international nership) model at a cost of 15. The deadline was extended to sign out of social media for a comments against judiciary. said that his opinion about the superstar’s political party com- ulated time. These depart- greenfield airport at Jewar 15,754 crore. The Gover- several times but the drive few days since the amount of Raja has been a keenly BJP remained unchanged. “Her ing alive. mental dashboards should be would be written in golden let- nment has already earmarked met with limited success due to nonsense thts gonna b said here monitored “object” in the visit caused a dent on my The question being asked integrated with the ters. 130 crore for land acquisition. resource constraints. can make a ‘regular’ person sick, radar of the non-BJP parties in pocket as I could not go to is whether it is possible for dashboard at the Chief “On the part of the gov- The proposed airport will The total length of roads let alone a pregnant one Later Tamil Nadu. The BJP leader work,” Kathir told reporters. Rajnikanth to launch a party, Minister’s secretariat so that the ernment, we will ensure that have two runways and will constructed and maintained guys! Knock yourselves out! But kept them in good humour “Though there is enough appoint grass root level lead- progress can be monitored at the farmers get the compensa- have a capacity to handle 70 by different agencies of the state remember – ITS ONLY A with his “foot in the mouth” space in Tamil Nadu’s political ers and cadre to monitor all the CM’s office too,” Yogi said tion as agreed and in case million passengers annually. government is 71,454 km. The CRICKET MATCH! Toodles!”. statements. There was a furor landscape for another party polling booths in the State and in his order. there is rehabilitation, the farm- Yamuna Expressway agencies are Public Works Many times in the past the among the Dravidians in the and leader, the BJP is not going find out 39 candidates to be He also asked the officers ers will also get the rehabilita- Industrial Development Department, National Highway right wing trolls including the State last year when Raja to make an impact because of fielded from the State. The elec- to give publicity to the Jan Sewa tion package,” Yogi said. Authority Chairman Prabhat Division of PWD, UP Rajya leaders of the ruling BJP had exhorted the BJP cadre to pull poor leadership,” said a nation- tion is just seven months away Kendras, e-district, Nivesh por- The farmers’ delegation Kumar and SP Goyal, the Krishi Utpadan Mandi questioned her patriotism and down all statues of E V al level activist of the party. and there has been no word tals so that people may lodge was led by ruling party law- Principal Secretary to Chief Parishad, Rural Development loyalty to India citing her mar- Ramasamy Naicker, founder of “Show me one person from the from Rajnikanth during the last their complaints and inquire maker from Jewar, Dhirendra Minister, were present on this Department, Cane Department riage to Shoaib Malik. the Dravida Kazhakam. The State leadership who is capable three months. about them online. Singh Rohi. This meeting will occasion. and Irrigation Department. ) "'
" . F 0! new officer. It may be noted that during the plumbers, electricians and lift- allowance and medical reim- The order specifically men- last decade, the work culture has men, there should be no regular bursement should be paid to the olling out strict austerity mea- tions that official visits should be changed considerably in view of appointment. These tasks should staff of Central or state govern- Rsures, the Uttar Pradesh kept to a minimum unless these computerisation and even work- be outsourced with the approval of ment funded projects at sanc- Government has asked its officers are important and essential. load has come down in certain sec- the Finance department. tioned rates only. to curtail expenses on foreign vis- Besides, the order says, babus tors. Many posts have become The order states that no posts The order says no new office its, fly in economy class and avoid should travel in economy class if redundant and employees on those should be created to assist those building or residential complex holding lunch or dinner meetings they have to take flights for official posts are being utilised in other holding temporary posts of advi- should be constructed in five-star hotels. visits. areas in the best possible manner, sor or chairman of any depart- except in newly-created divi- An 18-point order to this Official lunch and dinner the order points out. ment. These posts may be out- sions or districts. It adds that bar- effect was issued by Chief Secretary should not be held in five-star The order clearly mentions sourced. ring security-related requirements, Anup Chandra Pandey. The order hotels. In exceptional cases, per- that no new posts should be sanc- Various schemes run by the no new vehicle should be pur- directs officials to slash expenses mission of the Chief Secretary tioned except in medical and police government should be reviewed at chased and in case the existing on office stationery, furniture and should be obtained. departments. In cases of emer- regular intervals and those found vehicles are unfit for use, taxis upholstery. The five-page order says it is gency, the tasks may be outsourced no longer useful, should be should be hired for administrative It says that just because an offi- important to cut down adminis- and done on contract basis, it scrapped. Besides, travelling work with the permission of the cial concerned has been replaced, trative expenses to make optimum added. The order also says that in allowance, dearness allowance, Finance department alone and it does not mean there should be use of Government funds and case of vacancies in class four and house rent allowance, city com- only registered taxis be hired and new furniture or upholstery for the resources for development work. similar posts of drivers, gardeners, pensatory allowance, leave travel not private vehicles.
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) "+ * " Congress said that it would O0 $ 0 would have no bearing on Kashmir’s Pulwama and contest to keep the “communal their decision to stay awa Shopian district since Monday. he controversial decision of forces” away. 2/ The PDP chief spokesper- The Joint Resistance Tthe Jammu & Kashmir Addressing a Press 0 / $ son Rafi Ahmad Mir said their Leadership (JRL) of separatist Government to hold municipal Conference here, Jammu and $ - $" party has thoughtfully decided Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz + $ and panchayat polls took an Kashmir Pradesh Congress $ $0 to stay away from the polls. Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik interesting twist on Tuesday chief Gulam Ahmad Mir said “The decision to stay away while rejecting any electoral with the Congress party’s reluc- the party will not stay away $$ 2/ $/ from the polls was aimed at process “as a substitute to right ' / / + their constitutional rights as tant decision to plunge into the from the elections to “keep the 0 $" respecting the sentiments of to self-determination” reiterat- well as of their rights in the fray. While the two regional ground open for the commu- / $ people, therefore the partici- ed its appeal to the people of he triple talaq Ordinance Quran, the BMMA stated: mainstream parties — the nal forces but we will fight with / $ / $ pation of Congress and BJP in Kashmir to observe a complete Tapproved by the Union “This ordinance is the first National Conference (NC) and full might.” + P the polls won’t harm PDP at the election boycott to the upcom- Cabinet on Wednesday evoked important legislation and People’s Democratic Party Mir urged Governor gross root level,” Ahmad said. ing municipal and local bodies’ mixed response from the BMMA is going to continue to (PDP) — have decided to stay Administration to provide The NC General Secretary elections in the Jammu and Muslim organisations, with the push for a comprehensive cod- away from the polls, the security to contesting candi- the Congress wants the elec- Communist Party of India and legislator Ali Muhammad Kashmir. A prominent militant Bharatiya Muslim Mahila ification of Muslim family law Congress decision to partici- dates and peaceful atmosphere tions to be free and fair. “If at (CPI) also decided against par- Sagar said that his party has organization Hizbul Andolan (BMMA) welcoming where gender-just provisions pate has changed the ground needed to be created for the some point of time, the party ticipating in view the prevail- nothing to do with other par- Mujahideen has already issued the legislation as a “much- pertaining to age of marriage, situation though the security smooth conduct of polls. feels that elections are not ing situation in the valley. State ties but the party is staying a threat warning to use sul- awaited” decision and two mehr, consent, polygamy, concerns remain a major issue The NC and PDP have being conducted in a fair man- Secretary CPI(M) Ghulam away from the polls to secure phuric and hydrochloric acid other Muslim organisations — halala, muta, maintenance and for the smooth conduct of the decided to boycott the elections ner, then the party after assess- Nabi Malik said that despite the the rights and special status of against all contestants and the All India Sunni Jamiatul Ulema inheritance are also legislated elections. as they have asked the Central ing the situation will have no majority of mainstream polit- people living in the state. voters. and Raza Academy — terming upon”. The Congress was delaying Government to clear its stand hesitation to take a call.” ical parties in Jammu and Meanwhile, the security State Election Commission it as against “all constitutional “The Hindu Code Bill to reveal its cards and a section on the issue of Article 35-A and The mainstream regional Kashmir deciding not to par- agencies are chalking out a on Sunday announced nine norms and the orders of the came in 1955 and as the largest of its leadership was convinced take steps for its protection. parties who announced to boy- ticipate in these polls, the proper roadmap for security in phase Panchayat elections in Supreme Court”. minority we are lagging behind that the polls would not be held Mir said that Congress cott the upcoming Municipal announcement of the election the upcoming Municipal and over 35 thousand Panchayat Describing the triple talaq a good 60 years. It is time that due to security situation in being a responsible secular and Panchayat polls in the schedule shows the “arrogance Panchayat polls in Kashmir. constituencies beginning ordinance making the practice a Muslim Code Bill or a Kashmir Valley, especially in force will not give safe passage state, Wednesday said that the of the BJP-led Central A day after Panchayat polls November 17 in the State. of instant divorce a punishable Muslim Family Law is passed the southern decisions. to BJP. “In case we do not participation of Congress in the Government”. were announced several Similarly, the four phase offence as “a much-awaited so that all other issues come However, after the State counter BJP-RSS, we would elections won’t harm their party The PDP and NC have attempts were made to set Municipal polls have been and a much-wanted legislation”, within the ambit of law,” the Election Commission (SEC) also be perceived as dual and at the gross root level. described the Congress deci- ablaze Panchayat Ghars at five scheduled next month begin- the BMMA said: “We are BMMA added. decided to hold the polls, the opportunistic,” Mir said adding On Monday, the sion as the party’s own that different places in south ning October 8. thankful to the central gov- However, in a joint state- ernment for heeding to the ment issued here, All India voice of Muslim women who Sunni Jamiatul Ulema (AISJU) ($ demanded the above amend- and Raza Academy described /+. - -- ) ( ments.” the triple talaq ban ordinance “We urge all political par- as “illegal”. “The BJP Govern- ,(7# ties to recognise, acknowledge ment’s ordinance to ban triple '+ and extend their support to the talaq is against all constitutional - * 345 (,( demands of Muslim women. norms and against the orders of For too long they have been the Supreme Court The triple ! * < + * " least 45,000 hike per month Moreover, the new salary struc- ,,,$67( discriminated against and faced talaq ordinance amounts to with effect from December 22, ture will put an extra burden of ( insecurity and fear in their life, Contempt of Court,” the two rrespective of partyline, 2017. 10 crore annually on the state ' / / + fear of instant divorce, organisations said. IGujarat lawmakers on With approval to The exchequer. *# . **7 G<" < polygamy, underage marriage “This bill was passed in Wednesday unanimously Gujarat Salaries and “Since 2005 salaries of he Nashik police on and deprivation of inheritance Lok sabha since the NDA had passed a Bill proposing hike of Allowances of Members, Gujarat MLAs were not TWednesday arrested two prominent Muslim leader rights,” the BMMA said, in a a majority and then was placed almost 65 per cent in their own Speaker and Dy Speaker of revised. In most of the other teachers from a leading local Ain India has termed the statement issued here. before Rajya sabha. But the salaries. Gujarat Assembly, Ministers States salaries of lawmakers college for allegedly demand- fresh Ordinance criminalising Maintaining that it was Government couldn’t get the The 182 legislators includ- and Leader of Opposition Laws revised time to time,” said ing sexual favours to give good triple or instant talaq a “viola- pertinent now for all political bill passed here and it was twice ing that of Ministers, Speaker (amendment) Bill, 2018, the jadeja’s adding that even after marks to a girl student. Acting tion of the right to equality parties to realise that Muslim rejected in Rajya Sabha, “the and Deputy Speaker of the monthly salary of MLAs will go this hike salaries of Gujarat on a complaint lodged by a enshrined in the Constitution” women had the knowledge of two Muslim organisations said. State Assembly would get at up from 70727 to 1.16 Lakh. MLAs would remain much female HSC student from LV and an attempt by the In the case of Ministers, lower than states like Hiray College at Nashik, the Narendra Modi Government to Speaker, My Speaker and Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and police arrested two teachers torture the Muslims in India. Leader of Opposition, salary Maharashtra where lawmakers Pravin D Suryawanshi and Majlis-e-Ittehadul will increase from 86000 to are getting monthly remuner- Sachin N Sonawane, who had Muslimeen president and MP 1.32 Lakh. ation of 2.50 Lakh, 2.13 Lakh been working at the college for Asaduddin Owaisi reacting to The Bill was introduced and 2.25 Lakh respectively. several years. the Ordinance issued on in the House by Minister of Accordingly to him MLAs In her complaint, the vic- Wednesday told a media con- results in death the punishment State for Parliamentary of West Bengal, Odisha and tim stated that two teachers ference in Hyderabad that the was only for two years and here Affairs Pradipsinh Jadeja on Tamilnadu are taking lesser had demanded sex from her for Ordinance will not do justice to the imprisonment was three the second and last day of salaries compared to revised giving her marks enough to Muslim women but further years, he said. monsoon session. Instantly salaries of Gujarat lawmakers. pass the 12th standard exami- aggravate their condition. Owaisi contended that the without any opposition it In the 182-members nation in which she had failed. “In Islam marriage is a civil Supreme Court had never was passed by all the MLAs Gujarat Assembly there are 99 She also alleged that two teach- contract. It is wrong to apply asked the Government to bring present in the House. members of ruling BJP, 77 of ers, apart from molesting her, penal provisions on it. This is a penal provision against the With this six crore areas main Opposition Congress had been harassing for more bad in law and bad in instant Talaq but had declared will be given to MLAs with party, one NCP MLA and three than three years from January Constitution”, he said. it invalid saying that even any retrospective effect. independent MLAs. 1 2015 to September 18, 2018. He appealed to the body pronounces the triple Muslim Personal Law Board to talaq the marriage will remain challenge it in the Supreme un-dissolved. Court. “I am sure that it will Pointing out that under the be challenged as there are ordinance a man who pro- strong legal grounds to do so”, nounces instant Talaq will have he said. to undergo imprisonment as Pointing out the glaring well as pay the maintenance to discrepancy and discrimination the woman. “Why I am saying in the ordinance he said that if is that this is even bigger a Muslim man give instant injustice to woman is that divorce to his wife the ordi- while he remains in jail for nance provides for three years three years the woman will imprisonment but in case of a remain stuck in the marriage. man from any other commu- Do you think even after the nity for the same act he will be man comes out of prison they punished with only one year can live together peacefully”, imprisonment under another Owaisi asked. law. “This is against the right The MP from Hyderabad to equality under the funda- expressed apprehensions that mental rights guaranteed in the the Ordinance will be misused Constitution”, he said. to arrest Muslim men and Moreover if rash driving imprisonment.
+ 3 # % + $/ $ +$" *# . **7 G<" < Siva, friend Abdul Kareem and offered them a huge contract in two other notorious criminals June last to kill Pranay Bari and ven as Nalgonda district Asghar Ali and Abdul Bari. Asghar Ali tried to get it done Epolice have cracked the so Ranganath said that the through a Hyderabad based called “honor killing” case and father had given a contract to gang. However the attempt arrested seven people including Asghar Ali and Abdul Bari to was aborted when the gang a hired killer from Bihar kill Pranay to avenge “humili- members turned up in a drunk Subhash Kumar alias Sharma, ation” caused by him marrying condition. Later Bari thought of father of the victim has said his daughter. Santosh and hired his services. that he and other family mem- Both Asghar Ali and Abdul The SP said that after tak- bers were facing threat to their Bari were accused in the mur- ing up the assignment Santosh lives from the powerful people der of former Gujrat Home made many trips to Hyderabad behind the killing of his son. Minister Haren Pandya but were and Miryalaguda and it was in Nalgonda district superin- later acquitted. They also had fifth attempt that he managed tendent of police AV Ranganath record of many other criminal to kill Pranay. told a Press conference that the cases and served terms in prison. Police said that when police have arrested Subhash During one such imprisonment Maruti Rao came to know Sharma from Jagatsinghpur in Abdul Bari had met Santosh from his wife that Pranay and Bihar where he was hiding Sharma of Bihar who was serv- his pregnant wife will be visit- after committing the day light ing jail term in a case of dacoity ing a private hospital in murder of Pranay Kumar. and the two struck friendship. Miryalaguda on September 14 It may be recalled that 24 Maruti Rao, a rich busi- for checkup he alerted the year old Pranay, a Dalit youth, nessman who was also in land gang. While Santosh waited who had married an upper grabbing and settlement of outside the hospital, Bari kept caste girl Amruthavarishini was disputes, had also come in an eye from a distance. When hacked to death in Miryalaguda touch with Abdul Bari when Pranay came out at 130 pm town on Friday last. the latter had kidnapped him in with his wife and mother, Bari Others who were arrested a land dispute case. The two pointed towards him and include Amrutha’s father T had later turned friends. Santosh attacked him from Maruti Rao, his brother Sravan According to the police behind with a matchet killing Kumar, his driver Samudrala investigation when Maruti Rao him on the spot. # COMMENT & ANALYSIS # #$ #%&'(&')* #$ #%&'(&')*
www.dailypioneer.com Thirty minutes in Salisbury and two Russians ,-,?03' 8,- '/5 Repairing banks # ( ! % 2 $S Salisbury and taken to a hospital. They spend head. Litvinenko fled Russia for Britain after ‘Nekulturny’ (uncultured), as the Russians say. # % S weeks in intensive care, and it was determined Putin took over the presidency in 2000. Why did they only spend 30 minutes in that they had been poisoned by novichok, a Litvinenko remained a harsh critic of Salisbury the first time? “It was cold.” (It was 10 )S Soviet-era nerve agent that falls into the cate- Putin, and in 2006, Dmitry Kovtun and Andrei degrees C warmer than Moscow.) Why did they gory of banned chemical weapons. Lugovoy, both former FSB agents, were sent to take another train down to Salisbury the next A policeman who went to Skripal’s house 9 )+ 9 .+.G London to kill him. CCTV images showed the day? “We really wanted to see Old Sarum and ,,($26#H; #7%<# #7#$ *!G was also struck down by the poison, which had "*<) )!0/ killers with Litvinenko at a London hotel the cathedral.” (Old Sarum is an Iron-Age hill #7, ,$6#,#(,(,$((,#2 been sprayed on the handle of the front door, where they dosed his tea with a tiny amount of fort near Salisbury that was closed on March 4). ) but he also recovered eventually. Three polonium-210, a highly toxic radioactive sub- And on March 4 one of the CCTV cameras #,#,(*,#6#N(,,#7#(2 A?0 )0*00 )H% < months later a Nina Ricci perfume bottle that stance that would not normally be spotted picked them up close to Skripal’s house and far ,5)(+#$N((,#7(((#,6 contained leftover, novichok was found in a . )!F) G because it does not emit gamma rays. from the cathedral or any other tourist attrac- #$#(#$$#6,($$,K( alisbury is a nice old English town with charity bin in Salisbury, and a woman who 99 "<0 ")% That was a reasonably competent operation, tions. Is Russia deliberately trolling the British (6#,,#(%,(#(#$, a fine cathedral, only an hour and a half sprayed it on her wrists died. exposed only by bad luck. The 2018 operation Government to show its contempt? Probably from London by train, but it doesn’t see Britain accused Russia of sending assassins " + was different. CCTV images, released only last not, because it has tried very hard to distance (,%,(,%#,($,,$2$##$, many Russian tourists in wintertime. It’s to kill Skripal and of using a banned weapon. week, showed Ruslan Boshirov and Alexander itself from the crime in other international ##$5),($1##/#(,6 not as cold as Moscow, but Russians It had no hard proof beyond the novichok, but + )" )+0 . ! Petrov, two 30-something Russian ‘fitness train- venues. Did Putin’s regime put those two high- H; #7#$ #7, ,$%(,#% Stend to prefer Mediterranean destinations for Skripal was still helping Western intelligence ers’, making a brief trip to Salisbury on March ly implausible ‘tourists’ on RT because it forgot holiday breaks in early March — unless, of agencies to understand Russian training and .%)0I9. + 3, presumably to do a reconnaissance, and back that different standards of truth prevail else- <# #7%(,#,6,,$(,#$(% course, they are planning to kill somebody. techniques, so Moscow had a motive. to the town on the 4th to do the dirty deed. where? Maybe. (#,,#$,#(,$(,(,#7(5 ,% The person of interest in Salisbury was Many people pointed out that it would ) +" "+1)"+9 But then it got weird. Putin publicly urged But the likeliest answer is that these clum- #$,$#6,(,#7((6,#5/,( Sergei Skripal, a former member of the have been foolish for Moscow to choose such ! + * H) / the two men to go on TV, and last week they sy and self-defeating actions are indicators of Russian military intelligence service, who a complicated method and risk exposure. Why appeared on RT, a Russian international news how far the rot in the regime has gone. (,#7(,,7#N62,,O#7##$((#,#(% started selling information to the British in wouldn’t it just hire a non-Russian hitman to 0 .G 0 "+ channel, to explain their brief trip (which gave Elements of the system, like the Armed Forces #$,6(,$,#,,7((,# the mid-1990s and was caught and jailed by do the job? But Moscow has done this sort of them only 54 hours in England). (which have performed well in Syria), retain 6#,6#,5+((,6,#(#6$ the Russians in 2004. He was pardoned and thing before: Russian agents, exotic sub- *. <555 “Our friends had been suggesting for a long their efficiency and discipline, but corruption allowed to go to Britain as part of a spy swap stances, the lot. time that we visit this wonderful town,” said and incompetence rule elsewhere. The #,,7(,#$#$,,#$##$66#( between Western countries and Russia in Alexander Litvinenko, a member of the Petrov. They especially wanted to see Salisbury Salisbury debacle would not have happened #,75!*,#6#((($#,6,(,( 2010, and he settled in Salisbury. Federal Security Service, got into trouble after Cathedral, said Boshirov: “It’s famous for its 123- 18 years ago, when Putin’s reign was new. It ;,(%#6,#$#,#(,#6,## On March 4 this year, Skripal and his daugh- his investigation into links between Russian metre spire, it’s famous for its clock....” But they suggests that the regime is a lot closer to its ,$,,((5!6,,$#$,#,+#$N(#7(% ter, who were visiting from Moscow, were found mafia groups and his own organisation made looked like heavies from Central Casting, and end than its beginning. semi-conscious on a bench in the street in him unpopular with Vladimir Putin, the FSB’s not at all like clock-tower enthusiasts. (The writer is an independent journalist) (*,#6#($,#,,$;,5+6(,66#$$% ,66,#6,*,#6#2,#$#$( ,;((6#($6#$(,6#$(%7 #$ #7, !" & !" +#$%6##,5 0#,,#,6,#(%,#,6,##(,,% We have given a detailed memorandum. We hope I don’t think JPC or CAG inquiry is set up just to Polls undeterred by terrorist threats # )S #,+#$##$(#,(66# the CAG will look into the matter and speed up satisfy the ego of an ill-informed leader of an ,##(5)(96/#( #$/,$,##2 the investigation process into the Rafale deal. Opposition party who repeats lies. (,66#(,,$6,#( —Congress leader —Union Minister As Jammu & Kashmir gears up for the panchayat and local body elections, all efforts must be made for peaceful conduct #,#,###,((,(#,((5##$(,$ ANAND SHARMA RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD *,#6#$,6,,(SG(%(,$(,(2 of the polls. A breakthrough will mean a big victory for democracy and defeat of terrorists and separatist elements 2 ,(#$##6,#($,#,##$/,$#$( thuhyh ) ###,,((,#*,#6#%#,6 averse to elections and have anti- Central Reserve Police Force Government sentiments. Hence, it (CRPF), Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar, +" / G ,,6(,,%(#7,$,6,#,5,6# is expected that there will be although more local Kashmiris are ? S -04?-0 #,676,,((5 #$(,%(6(,(, more violence in south Kashmir joining terrorist organisations, #,#$(NO,6#%,(6$ Need for wetland restoration and voter turnout will be less. the shelf-life of terrorists has con- DF * ) $ + 6,7,/,$N(,6(,(,#,6,,5 It was decided that electronic siderably reduced — the number ,*)$+- ./0 thuhyh .1 2 @?0- voting machines (EVMs) would be of terrorists is also reducing. ) 3 # 4 ( +#$N((,767(###,(,(,#2 # used in ULB elections, while the Besides tightening of security, 2 ( (6$6#$,##((,#5 ,%;,(676#(7 ! ( Panchayat elections would be con- the Government, good-intentioned n August 31, the State ducted through ballot papers. NGOs and political leaders should 2 ( ((,,2,#6#;,((,(5)(,##(, Administrative Council Initially, the panches were electing also try to make a conducive 56 /,$N((#$,,#(## India, with its growing pollution prob- (SAC), led by newly- the sarpanches, but this time, atmosphere for successfull polling. ,(,6(7,,####7(5 #$ lems, can find the best solution in wetlands appointed Jammu & sarpaches too would be elected They should try to win confidence # 0,(,##,##,,$#(((,, to fight the dismal environment conditions. Kashmir Governor Satya directly. Each voter will cast two of the masses. besides, there are thuhyh ( Moreover, with a 7,517 km coastline, we can oPal Malik announced that elec- votes — one for the panch and the several incomplete projects in the # 2 6,6,#((,,##$,(%(:(,#, F0) develop, restore and encourage wetlands tions to urban local bodies (ULB) other for the sarpanch. State that needs to be completed. along the coast that can effectively battle cli- will be held in four phases in the The three foremost terrorist Due attention must be given to (6,#,#((5 0'0-= thuhyh # *)$+ mate change. However, authorities seem to first week of October, while organisations, including the other parts as well, particularly 9 4 6 * - see the real estate potential of the wetlands Panchayat elections would be con- Lashkar-e-Tayyeba, Hizbul Jammu, Leh and Ladakh areas. and not the climate change mitigation ducted in eight phases — from Mujahideen and Jaish-e- The National Intelligence .77 thuhyh The Kerala Government’s campaign, making it mandatory rom mangrove forests to coral reefs on potential. In 2017, the Ministry of November 8 to December 4, 2018. Mohammed, jointly warned the Agency (NIA) recently arrested ) " 4 ( for its employees to donate towards flood rehabilitation mea- the coast to peatlands to floodplains Environment, Forests and Climate Change The SAC requested the chief elec- candidates, leaders of political Syed Shakeel Yousuf, son of Hizbul inland, wetlands play a crucial role in published the new wetlands rules under the toral officer to fine-tune the dates parties and the masses not to par- Mujahideen chief Syed " ( sures, even though noble, smacks of the paternalistic, daddy- F the fight against climate change and help Wetlands (Conservation & Management) accordingly in view of the terror- ticipate in the elections. These ter- Salahuddin, in connection of ter- 8 2 ( knows-best, statist attitude communists are known for. The make urban areas more sustainable. As coun- Rules-2017.These replaced earlier rules ist threats to the State. rorist outfits have different areas ror funding. The security agencies voluntary efforts of individuals and organisations, however, tries are increasingly working hard to dating back to 2010 and in the process also The SAC also announced a of operations and have numerous should expose separatist leaders as # have been laudable. The administration needs to find the implement the Paris Agreement, to keep did away with the National Wetlands grant of one month extra salary differences. But as the Inter they instigate the youth to partic- 9 revenue to do what it wants to in other ways. global temperatures well below two degree Authority created under the 2010 rules and and insurance to polling officers, Services Intelligence (ISI) is deter- ipate in stone-pelting and terror- ( Celsius and as close as possible to 1.5°C, wet- conferred all regulatory powers on the State considering threats from terrorist mined to sabotage the polls, it ist activities. lands are quickly emerging as the only robust Governments. These rules attracted much outfits. Simultaneously, the instructed these outfits to work Intelligence reports suggest mechanism, especially in urban and coastal criticism from environmentalists and citi- Government will also educate the jointly to disrupt the forthcoming that the ISI is trying hard to infil- * thuhyh areas to not only reliably store carbon, but zens alike at that time. voters about the significance of elections. Posters threatening the trate terrorists as security forces # also act as an effective barrier to the While the BJP-led Government ensured local body (LB) elections as sev- villagers of dire consequences if have successfully exterminated a Goa game # unavoidable impacts of climate change. that critical aspects, such as commercial tax eral important decisions can be they participate in the elections large number of terrorists. The However, wetlands across the world are collection, were being centralised in order taken by them instead of waiting also appeared in the villages. Pakistan Army may increase 2 > $ 2 S ? 2 getting diminished mainly due to policy groves, salt marshes and sea grass meadows to improve tax collection and control eva- for the State Government. The Riyaz Naikoo, present Chief mentioned that candidates for the are over. cross-border violations and may ( paralysis and subversion of land use and this have the greatest impact in meaningfully sion, wetlands management was handed local bodies can also utilise funds Commander of Hizbul elections would be like “sitting Various Government agen- also instruct the Border Action : ( =@$S does not bode well for the fight against cli- slowing down the process of climate change. over to respective State Governments with sanctioned by Central and State Mujahideen, cautioned through an ducks”, and in disturbed areas, it cies are also contacting several Team (BAT) to take action against ) ) ,(#7#,7#%6,6# #*$7#, #($ mate change. Currently, more than 64 per The study concludes by terming coastal wet- blurred definitions of what constitutes a wet- Governments. 11-minute audio that “people who would be difficult to find candi- ) "+)G NGOs and prominent public fig- Indian security forces. Untrained cent of the world’s wetlands have been lost lands as the best of the marine ecosystems land. This has enabled the State The last ULB elections were want to participate in polls should dates who would be willing to con- ures to convince the masses to par- Kashmiri youth are easily killed 3 ,9#;,7#$%( D9($# 6,,$ since 1990, and as wetlands are destroyed, to fight climate change. But these very assets Governments to quickly label these as held in 2005 after 23 years, while keep their shroud ready.” He also test elections. In the last four 10" " ! " ticipate in forthcoming elections. and their families become hostile ) ( #(,(##,$#,((##,*,5 more carbon is released into the atmosphere, to fight climate change are on the decline waste lands that could be developed as land- Panchayat elections were con- warned: “We have already stored years, 16 sarpanches and panches Security agencies mention that to the terrorists. As the NIA is 01) *"0 < # ),6%,(N(,#(6##/#,97$2 thereby contributing to a global tempera- and are in urgent need of restoration, this fills or auctioned off for revenue to real estate ducted in 2011. The Panchayat hydrochloride acid and sulphuric were killed by terrorists. Hence, there will be enough security per- tightening its grip on terror ture rise. With half of the world’s popula- would surely have stemming impact on developers. No other cultured and educat- elections could not be held in 2016 acid. They should be ready for several leaders may also avoid con- +) )+0 5 % sonnel in the State, especially in financing, terrorists are compelled yhuv $,,#*,#6##((,##(%(#( tion now living in urban areas, with this deteriorating environment by firstly curb- ed country in the world could possibly due to security reasons as the sit- consequences.” The intelligence testing the elections. troubled areas, but it is not feasi- to loot banks and snatch weapons 4 O ) ( #,7#5 #($97N(#,,6,2 number set to increase to 66 per cent by ing the emissions and secondly conserving outdo what India did to its wetlands; it is uation became tense after the agencies have also cautioned that Union Defence Minister 40/9 +01 ble to provide security to all the from security forces. O * ,#%(,(#$,$$(,$#, 2050, there is an increasing tendency to the ecological biodiversity of the region. the proverbial self goal we always do on mat- killing of Hizbul Mujahideen com- Pakistan-sponsored terrorist out- Nirmala Sitharaman and Army candidates. Analysts claim that extra secu- ) encroach on wetlands to build and devel- Coastal wetlands take in carbon quick- ters pertaining to environment. mander Burhan Wani. fits will leave no stone unturned Chief General Bipin Rawat met )" . "/< Meanwhile, terrorists have rity precautions should be taken ) ,,##%,6($ D9/. ((,$,,#2 op infrastructure. ly and hold it for a long time, but if they are For a country battling droughts and In the 2011 Panchayat polls, to disrupt the polls. Governor Malik in Srinagar on 90.+10" intensified attacks on security because if local body elections are (K/*9#$*,1,$((K,# As humanity progresses and prospers, not protected, ecosystems could release huge floods caused by destructive land-use more than 4,145 sarpanches and Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chair- September 2 and discussed inter- personnel, especially police per- conducted successfully, it will be # +#$#$#/. (5)0,(,#,#((( /. (#$($ we seem to be intent on scoring self-goals amounts of greenhouse gases into the change — say, by changing agricultural lands 29,000 panches were elected and man of the Hurriyat Conference, nal as well as external situation, sonnel. Recently, outlaws killed construed as a defeat of terrorist # as far as environment is concerned. Nothing atmosphere, potentially jeopardising the to industrial use — and climate change, the the polling was more than 80 per also appealed to the people to boy- which included infiltration by = 91?<9.0G< three off-duty police personnel on organisations, secessionist (7$6,,6*,#6# 9(,#5),$%(# else can explain the undermining of the ability of the urban hinterland to handle ris- feeble wetland regulations can have disas- cent. In the current elections, cott the impending local body Pakistani terrorists and security 10" / " ) Eid. In an unprecedented move, elements and political parties. ) ($#5 ,,#97,,(#, D9/. (,(2 healthy wetland system that has multiple ing emissions and pollution levels. One rea- trous consequences, especially since only there are 78 municipal corpora- elections. Mainstream political situation in view of the forthcom- the terrorists kidnapped family Voter turnout is most crucial as it ($(,(6#(5 #$796,$#%($, benefits. Intact wetlands are the first line of son coastal wetlands are such a good tool bad environmental laws are diligently tions, councils and committees parties, except the Bharatiya Janata ing local body elections. They also G )" !" members of police personnel who will also pave way for the forth- defence against flooding in urban areas, act- to cut emissions is because they’re fairly easy enforced. The National Green Tribunal in and 4,490 panchayats and 35,096 Party (BJP), have also stated that discussed matters about road con- were later released. coming 2019 General Election. 4 < 97N(,,/#(N(,(%,,##,2( ing as large sponges that absorb floodwa- to manage and conserve and in-turn pro- conjunction with the efforts of the Supreme panch wards. it is not the right time for elec- nectivity, which is important for + )" )<)0 For the terrorists, family mem- Security forces must be vigilant : 6,,#6,$0,(,#,##(,%N(,(2 ters. Coastal cities, mangroves and salt- vide the best climate change mitigating ser- Court and assistance from the Government Analysts feel that the first tions. President of National the elections. "/ + + ) bers of police personnel are easy and try to conduct local body elec- # ,## ,((,(5 2%N(6(,#( marshes work as the best natural defence vices, as compared to other natural options, must come forward with a unified strategy elections should be held in peace- Conference, Farooq Abdullah and Security forces are aware of the targets. Terrorists suspect that the tions peacefully. If executed with- $ against storm surges and restoring the same such as marine systems, like phytoplankton. that includes effective implementation of ful areas like Leh, Ladakh, Jammu People’s Democratic Party chief ground situation and are making local police are providing pinpoint out any disturbance, it will be a big *,#6#(((.,7,(((62 ) ))+..) can contribute effectively towards the Phytoplankton are dependable and long- strict rules to safeguard wetlands. Only a and the areas abutting Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, also announced a comprehensive arrangement for intelligence to the security forces victory of democracy and defeat of ,###,##,#2$0,(,##7#( removal of carbon from atmosphere. term carbon sinks, but it is incredibly chal- multi agency effort such as these can have then in central Kashmir, and last- to boycott the forthcoming the conduct of peaceful elections. .0 . 0
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" Trebounded by 61 paise, are likely to avoid a trade war. )9" )%) tives segment from October 1, notching up its best single-day China announced a lighter 5- hriram Life Insurance 2018”. 0 " % gain since March 2017 to close 10 per cent tariffs on $60 bil- SCompany has bagged the I *011" “BSE will begin trading in + " + *" < at 72.37 against the US cur- lion of US products which 3rd Edition of India’s greatest commodity derivatives with rency supported by heavy dol- analysts termed as not as brands and Leaders for the year )" <+ *+ non-agriculture commodities 0+.9"+ < lar selling by banks and weak- painful as they feared. 2017-18 in recognition of the K +)+%K +)G like metals initially, followed by <9"+ )+ *" 9 ness in the greenback in glob- The US dollar slipped to contribution of distribution of <"+H )+H% < agri commodities subsequent- H< /9 < al markets. near seven-week low against a life insurance in non-urban ly,” it added. Snapping its two-day basket of currencies. The dol- markets in India. On behalf of "" G According to the exchange, )+/ ) decline, the rupee opened high- lar index declined to a low of Shriram Life, the awards were its commodity derivatives plat- er at 72.71 against its record 94.31, just above the two- received by Manoj Jain, <"+H )+H form will help in efficient price " !<. + closing low of 72.98 on Tuesday month low level of 94.30. Managing Director and Arvind discovery, reduction in timelines, and touched a session high of International oil prices Shivhare Executive Director- " !<. + cost effective, user-friendly, s the market rout contin- 72.34 in day trade as crude oil steadied as the OPEC and Direct Channel & R robust risk management system Aued for the third straight prices eased globally. other producers including Radhakrishnan, Chief eading stock exchanges BSE and wider market penetration. session on Wednesday, investor The rupee closed at 72.37, Russia meet in Algeria this Marketing Officer, Shriram Land NSE have received mar- In a separate circular, NSE wealth eroded by 3.62 lakh Led by losses in stocks, the domestic market continued to up by 61 paise or 0.84 per cent weekend to discuss how to allo- Life Insurance in an awards kets regulator Sebi’s approval to too informed that it has got crore in three trading days. market capitalisation of BSE witness selling pressure due to — its best single-day gain since cate supply increases within ceremony held recently at launch commodity derivatives Sebi’s clearance for introducing Market benchmark BSE listed companies eroded by higher oil price and yield,” said March 14, 2017. their quota framework to off- Mumbai in the Pride of the segment from October 1. the commodity derivatives seg- Sensex fell further by 169.45 3,62,357.15 crore to Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Heavy dollar selling by set the loss of Iranian supply. Nation Series Awards organ- BSE will enter the seg- ment from October 1. points to end at a near two- 1,52,73,265 crore since Friday. Geojit Financial Services Ltd. exporters along with state-run Benchmark Brent crude ised by URS-Asia One maga- ment with non-agriculture Further, NSCCL has also month low of 37,121.22, extend- Market analysts said that From the 30-share basket, banks likely on the behalf of the futures were at $78.93 a barrel zine and URS Media commodities like metals ini- received clearance from the ing losses for the third straight trade war escalation issues 16 stocks fell, while 14 ended RBI, too boosted the rupee sen- in early Asian trading. Consulting – process reviewers tially followed by agri com- regulator for carrying out clear- session Wednesday. The index between US and China, increas- with gains. Indusind Bank, timent, restricting the local unit Most emerging-market Pricewaterhouse Coopers PL. modities subsequently. ing and settlement of trades tanked 970 points or more than ing crude oil prices and depre- Maruti Suzuki India, HDFC from breaching the 73 level. currencies also got some senti- Shriram Life Insurance The Securities and executed in the commodity 2.5 per cent since Monday, ciating rupee against the dollar Bank,YES Bank and HDFC The rupee had collapsed to mental relief after China said it focuses on the common cus- Exchange Board of India (Sebi) derivatives segment on NSE. largely hit by rupee woes and have dampened sentiments. were the worst performers. a historic intra-day trading low would not retaliate with com- tomer segment with over 50% of last December, announced that At present, the exchanges escalating trade tensions “Despite favourable global Coal India Ltd, ONGC, of 72.99 on Tuesday before petitive currency devaluations. its policies sourced from the rural from October 2018, the country offer trading in equities, equi- between the US and China. cues and recovery in rupee, the Tata Steel and Hero MotoCorp closing at a lifetime low of The forex and money mar- area and a significant chunk would have a unified exchange ty derivatives as well as cur- led the gainers pack. 72.98. ket are closed tomorrow on from the tier II and III towns. regime wherein stock exchanges rency derivatives. At the BSE, 1,704 stocks Forex market witnessed a account of ‘Muharram’. The company has been engaged would be allowed to offer trad- Besides, BSE will conduct declined, while 968 advanced sudden revival in sentiment The Financial Benchmarks spreading the protection net to ing in commodities derivatives. mock trading in live environ- and 173 remained unchanged. towards the mid-session aided India private limited (FBIL) the masses, with special focus on In a statement, BSE said it ment for the segment on As many as 180 stocks hit by soft global crude prices. fixed the reference rate for the financial inclusion for the seg- has received “another feather in Saturday. Larger rival NSE had their 52-week low levels on BSE Global markets were also dollar at 72.6781 and for the ment that is generally ignored by its hat by getting Sebi’s approval conducted a similar session on on Wednesday. upbeat after lighter than feared euro at 84.9050. the mainstream players. to launch commodity deriva- September 1. /.( $## # ) , / AO5 B$ 9 # 3 6($, 03) : " !<. + #1G42O ajaj Finserv, through with " Blending arm Bajaj Finance " !<. + !<. + Ltd., has announced collabo- ration with Wochit- a US- ax Life Insurance Co. tate-owned Israel based video automation MLtd, announced that the SNBCC company — to meet its ambi- company has paid 10,152 indi- (India) Ltd has tious goal of making video as + * # 8 3 2 * vidual death claims amount- signed an agree- the primary format of stimu- > 2 O > P ing to 353 crores, thus ment with lation across its stakeholder ? ) $ achieving claims paid ratio of Construction sets. With Wochit’s predictive 98.26% in FY 17-18. This is a Skill video creation platform and further increase over FY 16- Development distribution channels, Bajaj (#*+ +6 : # 17, when the company paid Council to train 20,000 youth ment. Finserv will bring stories to life, 97.81% of the total individual in the next six months to pro- Through the association, at scale and speed, cutting " 6 A)0<) death claims received. In FY mote skill development. NBCC and Construction Skill down video turn-around time 17-18, only 178 death claims “Construction sector is the Development Council of India to less than 30 minutes and at " !<. + were rejected and at the end second largest industry in will work towards empowering 1/10th the cost. of the financial year only 2 terms of manpower employ- the youth with relevant skills in Video consumption in ivi Mobiles on Wednesday entered into Smartphone segment cases were pending for clo- ment and the workforce various construction trades to India has increased 5X between Jby launching full view smartphone series. Jivi Mobiles has sure. requirement is around 4 mil- make them employable as part 2016 and 2017, with smaller launched XTREME Series which will have a full view (18:9) dis- As per IRDAI annual lion people per year to sustain of the Recognition of Prior cities registering up to 22X play, Fingerprint sensor and Dual rear camera among the spe- report for FY 2016-17 released the current growth rate. There Learning (RPL) programme. growth. In the first-of-its-kind cial features. Xtreme series comes with the tagline ‘Get more than in Jan’18, Max Life Insurance is a requirement for continuous The Recognition of Prior initiative, Bajaj Finserv will you Xpect’ which Jivi mobiles has judiciously justified and have has superior individual death skill up gradation and certifi- Learning will benefit workers take its first step towards lever- loaded all those features such as Dual Camera, Face unlock and claims paid ratio during the cation,” NBCC CMD Anoop like masons, carpenters, aging the remarkable growth in Finger Print sensor etc. into their phones that are not available said fiscal year Kumar Mittal said in a state- plumbers, electricians, etc. online video consumption. at this range. #$ #%&'(&')* $ >> % ' 9 .- and cut import dependence. . " / ) “The CCEA, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra / : New Delhi (PTI): The government more than 13 per cent against the strength- " !<. + cane farmers. stock of sugar. The minimum Modi, has approved the pro- will soon announce import curbs on sev- ening US dollar after trade concerns and India’s sugar output is set to selling price of the sweetener posal of the Department of " !<. + eral non-essential items, a top Finance firming up crude oil prices. It has dropped he Union Cabinet did increase further to 35 million has been fixed at 29 per kg. Fertilisers for equity investment Ministry official said Wednesday while close to 6 per cent since August. not consider on tonnes in the next marketing Last week, the government of 1033.54 crore (+ ) @ 29.67 aruti Suzuki India (MSI) continued its terming “the 10 per cent depreciation” in Garg exuded confidence that the fis- TWednesday the 4,500 year from 32 million tonnes in approved an over 25 per cent per cent of the total project cost Mhold on the Indian passenger vehicles the rupee in the last few weeks as a “tem- cal deficit would be maintained as per the crore plan to more than dou- this year. The annual domestic hike in the price of ethanol pro- for setting up a coal gasification market with its models occupying the first porary phenomenon”. Budget announcement despite pressures. ble the production assistance demand stand at 26 million duced directly from sugarcane based fertiliser project in six positions in the top ten best selling list “There are always implications of the “Come what may, oil situation, rupee or paid to sugarcane farmers and tonnes. The opening stock of juice for blending in petrol in Talcher Fertilizer Ltd (TFL) by in August. dollar and rupee exchange rates ... this 10 whatever the fiscal deficit will not be transport subsidy to sugar sugar is estimated at 10 million a bid to cut surplus sugar pro- Rashtriya Chemicals & According to data from Society of per cent depreciation in last few weeks that allowed to slip from 3.3 per cent, or bet- exporting mills, sources said. tonnes on October 1. duction and reduce oil imports. Fertilizers Limited (RCF),” an Indian Automobile Manufacturers, the is a temporary phenomenon,” he said at ter as we go along. I think all the pain The Cabinet Committee The government has taken The CCEA raised the pro- official statement said. company’s entry level car Alto topped the list, an event organised by PHD Chamber of points, all the issues which were earlier on Economic Affairs (CCEA) a slew of measures to bail out curement price of ethanol The revival of the Talcher selling 22,237 units in August. In the same Commerce here. thought of as something unknown, may take up the Food cash-starved sugar mills as derived from 100 per cent sug- project will ensure huge invest- month last year, the model was at second To a question about when the govern- whether it’s the MSP (minimum support Ministry’s proposal next week, well as cane farmers in the last arcane juice to 59.13 per litre ment in the fertiliser sector position selling 21,521 units. ment intends to impose import curb on price), all these have now been factored they added. one year. from the current rate of 47.13. from the government through MSI’s compact sedan DZIRE sold 21,990 non-essential goods, he replied, “very into,” he said. The ministry has proposed First, it doubled the import The price for ethanol pro- PSUs. This will create job units last month moving down to the sec- soon.” He, however, did not give any time- On the price rise, Garg said, 4 per cent sharp increase in production duty on sugar to 100 per cent duced from B-heavy molasses opportunities and also boost ond spot. It had occupied the first position frame. Last week, Finance Minister Arun inflation for a developing economy was assistance to farmers to 13.88 and then scrapped the export (also called as intermediary the economy of the state and in the year-ago month with 30,934 units. Jaitley had announced the government’s healthy, it was not something unhealthy per quintal for 2018-19 mar- duty on it. It also made it com- molasses) was hiked to 52.43 the eastern region. The TFL At the third position, premium hatch- decision to relax norms for raising over- or detrimental for the economy. keting year (October- pulsory for millers to export two a litre from the current 47.13 was incorporated in November, back Swift from the MSI stable sold 19,115 seas borrowing and impose restrictions on The Economic Affairs Secretary also September) from 5.5 at present. million tonnes of sugar even as but that for ethanol produced 2015 with shareholding of units last month. It was at sixth position in the non-essential imports as part of explained that since the dependence of 50 The proposal to raise pro- the global prices were low. from C-heavy molasses was 29.67 per cent of GAIL, RCF August 2017 selling 12,631 units. Coming at efforts to check rising current account per cent of India’s populace is on agri- duction assistance and trans- In June, the government reduced marginally to 43.46 and CIL each and 10.99 per fourth position in August this year was deficit (CAD) and a falling rupee. culture, it needs a transition and therefore, port subsidy of up to 3,000 per had announced 8,500 crore from 43.70. cent of FCIL to revive the Baleno with 17,713 units, moving down a India’s current account deficit deteri- required policy steps. tonne to mills for exports of package for the cash-starved Talcher fertiliser plant. slot from last year when it sold 17,190 units. orated to 1.9 per cent of GDP in 2017-18 The government had announced var- five million tonnes of surplus industry, which is facing a glut- 7 !.*! 6. The JV was formed to set Another hatchback from MSI, Wagon R from 0.6 per cent in the previous year and ious schemes including Ujjwala Yojana, sugar is part of the government like situation because of record +6 . + up a coal gasification based fer- retained its fifth position with 13,658 units is forecast to rise to around 2.8 per cent in health protection and rural electrification plan to clear more than 13,500 32 million tonnes of sugar pro- "+ *)! tiliser project at Talcher, in August. It had sold 13,907 units in the the current year. The trade deficit expand- with the intention to bring change in rural crore dues sugar mills have duction in the current 2017-18 Meanwhile, the govern- District Angul, Odisha. same month last year. The company’s com- ed to USD 80.4 billion in the first five India, he said, adding that the government towards farmers. marketing year ending this ment on Wednesday approved The share of GAIL, CIL pact SUV Vitara Brezza stood at sixth posi- months of the current fiscal year from USD had drawn up a programme for increas- On Tuesday, sources had month. The package includes an equity infusion of 1,033.54 and RCF in the equity of TFL tion with 13,271 units down from fourth 67.3 billion in the year-earlier period. The ing the export of agri products from USD said the government would soft loans of 4,440 crore to crore by state-owned RCF in a will be 1033.54 crore (+ 15 per position last year. rupee has logged year-to-date losses of 30 billion to USD 100 billion. have to bear about 4,500 crore mills for creating ethanol capac- fertiliser project at Talcher, cent) based on the capex of Rival Hyundai’s compact hatchback on account of these measures ity. It will bear an interest sub- Odisha. 11,611.48 crore (+ 15 per Grand i10 occupied the seventh position to help sugar mills and cane vention of 1,332 crore for this. This plant is being revived cent) for the coal gasification with sale of 11,489 units. The company’s pre- /A/ R < farmers. The Centre had also at a project cost of over 11,500 based fertiliser plant. GAIL mium hatchback Elite i20 stood at eighth These steps will enable announced an assistance of crore by Talcher Fertiliser Ltd, and CIL are both Maharatna position with 11,475 units. New Delhi (PTI): Hospitality firm ket beyond Asia, OYO said in a statement. mills to boost sugar export and 5.50 per quintal of cane a joint venture firm of GAIL, public sector enterprises and Another model from Hyundai stable, OYO on Wednesday said it had forayed The company plans to invest GBP 40 clear cane arrears, which cur- crushed, amounting to 1,540 CIL, RCF and Fertiliser their Board is competent to Creta occupied the ninth position with sale into the United Kingdom and intended to million into the UK market and looks to rently stand at 13,567 crore. crore, to mills. Around 1,200 Corporation of India Ltd approve their equity investment of 10,394 units. Honda’s compact sedan invest GBP 40 million (approximately launch in 10 cities in UK including Mills in Uttar Pradesh owe the crore was allocated for the cre- (FCIL). The move will boost in the joint venture company Amaze stood at tenth position with sales of 382.93 crore) for its expansion in the Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and maximum at 9,817 crore to ation of 3 million tonnes buffer domestic production of urea TFL, a miniratna company. 9,644 units. country. This is the company’s first mar- Edinburgh by 2020, it added.
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I have tried really hard Since Manto’s writings frequently ,# "("5 and you can see through the film that 0! < talked about women, the author dis- !$(,#(M how honestly his character has been cussed the issues of pay parity, women showcased.” empowerment and #MeToo movement, $($$$5 Nawazuddin believes that the story Nawazuddin hopes for a similar effect (6%,#((#,47( of Manto is very much relevant today. in India. ((,#$5 “The stories he wrote in 1940, and the The actor says it is time to give way he looked at the world... Nothing women the respect they deserve. “We much has changed since then as far as need to introspect about the way we society is concerned. His stories are very have treated women for centuries. It is much relevant today. In fact, we were time to change. It is time to look at them 4 $/ + shocked to see that we haven’t changed from a different perspective. We need to 0 / 1/ much, and to see that there hasn’t been understand their thoughts, desires and / much growth as an individual and a feelings, and respect them,” said the / society.” actor. Manto, co-produced by HP Studios, The actor, who has made his mark / 0 $ Filmstoc and Viacom18 Motion in films like Gangs of Wasseypur, The / Pictures, which gives a glimpse into the his home of the past 40-50 years and set- Lunchbox, Liar’s Dice, Badlapur and / $ 1 writer’s life during the tumultuous tling down in a new country. We can’t Manjhi: The Mountain Man, will soon " Partition of the sub continent. even think the magnitude of the be seen bringing the life of writer / Talking about Partition Nawaz said, tragedy.” Saadat Hasan Manto alive on the big “We can’t imagine the agony that mil- Since the two countries have so screen with Manto, directed by Nandita / lions of people endured during partition. much in common, Nawazuddin doesn’t Das. $$ 0 Imagine a person having to leave behind agree putting even a temporary ban on The film releases on Friday. / 1 $ / / $"/ $ 0/ 8? !7= $$ + / $0 $1 %+'#'7%#! L$$ $ -5%-0//4-5 ,#$#((#(( +.9 ))GF <" ( G + "/ (,,,((,# 16,$ *! )" #7( 3 %,,,#67($# /66 $(( #$ ove at first sight.’ How many times has one heard the phrase in pop- Lular culture as well as in real life? While the concept dates back to 675 time immemorial, today, when technology plays such a big role in every L)$, part of our lives, has this idea evolved over time? One has seen the trope (,#%:, play out so many times in films where two people walking down the street ##$:2 bump into each other, their eyes meet, sparks fly, and Cupid strikes. Cut to the present, when image after image, glance after glance and ,667# pout after pout flood your choices. And display pictures rob the magic ((%(, of a chance encounter. #( So to turn the idea on its head, is falling in love possible when you /66 haven’t even seen the other person? And it is here that a virtual blind ,6(,#,$(((,# ,$(%,#(,6,##(6($##,#(5 ( dating series Hear Me, Love Me hosted by actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra #$$,#(###,5) (1( 3O6(,$, reflects exactly what’s on every young Indian mind: Relationships. 6,#,%+,67 A keen fitness enthusiast and now a love guru-cum-life coach of sorts, ,##(+ ;(((,((+#$,(6,#(%(()6H Shilpa says, “The show really gives women an upper hand because they #,# are given the choice of three boys, the twist being that they get to see $,##/6#65M he Bangarra dance troupe, Australia’s MasterChef Australia Gary Mehigan, their world, hear and know them via this show in just 12 hours. Then ($F5 Tmost prominent orchestra band will be who will be travelling to the country to cre- the girl has to pick one boy without seeing him to go on a date with. It’s there and so will the Melbourne ate a fusion of food from the two countries. more insightful than sightful. I think as a International Comedy Roadshow with “Across the world, only Indians are so pas- show it works because who doesn’t love many more internationally-acclaimed per- sionate about food and flavours,” said reality-oriented shows today?” / formers, artists, comedy lovers, dancers, Mehigan who is also the Ambassador of Love grows over time, believes Shilpa. 2$ < '" musicians and all kinds of troupes. The Australia Fest.” “People have evolved, mindsets have / - $ Australia Fest 2018 will give a glimpse of He explained how he has explored changed and so have films and content. /$" $ the country’s culture and arts as it pans out Indian flavours and married them with The only thing that is constant is change / 0 #2((+ !''( across 20 Indian cities for 203 days with 75 Australian food to give it a desi as well as which is a welcome development. Love is $ $ $1 events and 26 projects, from September a slightly spicy touch. He said, “When it not quite an emotion that can be felt auto- / $ 6,$,( 3O 2018 to March 2019. comes to cooking and playing with flavours, matically.” /$"/ ),,#,+##,# The Australian High Commissioner to it is not just north Indian or Punjabi flavours While Shilpa is ready to be a part of $< 161(=)+11? India, Harinder Sidhu, while unveiling the but all kinds of Indian spices and innumer- films again after almost a decade now, tele- $ (( six-month long festival said, “Children to able textures that I like to use. Whether it vision remains her preference. She would /$" // ($,2 parents, families and friends — there’s is vegetables or the breads, the Indian meals only take on a film if it is very different something for everyone in this fest. have a lot of variety and tastes. Blending from mainstream scripts. “If I have to play ,6## Australia’s culture, creativity and dynamism such multiple ingredients could be crazy, but a character it would have to be age-appro- $1 5 will be on display and will feature food, film, it’s just so delicious and comes together priate. I don’t want a female-oriented $ +#6% art, dance, music, literature, theatre, sports beautifully.” script, I’m very clear about that. I’m not 7 $ < (#( % and much more.” The launch session was also attended somebody who wants to play a college- $/$ - 0 < (# Sidhu added, “Even though there are by renowned Australian author, John going character and as everyone knows more than 60,000 Indian students studying Zubrzycki, whose latest book Jadoowallahs, films are changing now, content is evolv- (,( in Australia, we still can’t showcase the Jugglers and Jinns: A Magical History of India ing and I want to do something that would #,# country’s culture to all of them. So if we can’t is a cultural, social and political history of cater to today’s palate. I’m an avid film watch- $6, bring India to Australia, why not bring the streets and stage magic in the country. er and I want to sign up for something that I would enjoy reacting to. ,6# Australia to India? And this is what we are He said, “I’m particularly excited in being To choose a script now would be a tough nut because I have already played (##(2 doing—merging nations and developing ties involved in this year’s event with my book various characters and the only prerequisite is that it would have to be between both the countries, if not political- that examines the influence of India’s different from what i have done before.” (,#$6(# ly, but culturally.” vibrant magical traditions on popular cul- She added, “I have always steered towards doing things that were trend D7(,#/# Sidhu disclosed that the plan to ture globally.” setting. Till I don’t get to chew on something that has a different taste, I =,,?,#2 have such a large-scale festival “was to Among other great attractions are the don’t enjoy it. It gets very mundane for me. I think I lasted in the indus- #(, be executed in 2017,” as they had decid- food talks and sessions with MasterChef try because of this and the fact that I dabbled in different platforms. As #5 ed that there should be a span of five years Australia judge Gary Mehigan, fusion of for now, my preference is television as the onus of giving a superhit film between the festivals and the first was held modern Australian jazz with West Bengali is not on my shoulders.” L+$ in 2012. And there were reasons. While they folk music by The Three Seas, a showcase She says that there are many choices but one has to choose the path =,,?,7 did manage to get many of the prominent of collections by Australian fashion design- you want to tread on wisely. She says, “If a film doesn’t work where does ((,#(6%# artists on board, getting them to perform ers using Indian handloom textiles at that leave me? I don’t want people to judge me on the basis of my last #%#$,# was a long process. As Sidhu revealed, Amazon India Fashion Week, the film, I want people to judge me on the choices that I have made. There’s “Bookings for certain performers couldn’t Melbourne International Comedy Festival no excuse for mediocrity for me. If I’m doing something in the health (,$5 ,,$$$5M( be made in time. Even for their show this Roadshow featuring some of Australia’s wit- and wellness sector, I will do it to the best of my ability and it comes out ($5($ year, we had already made the bookings tiest comedians, the best of Australian cin- of passion not out of money. I want to be a front runner there and I’m 6,,6## three years ago, especially with the Bangarra ema at various film festivals across India, willing to be judged on whatever I’m doing today so the challenge is to 6(# dancers, who follow really strict schedules.” the launch of the Australian Open make right choices.” $#65 The dancers will be the centrepiece of the International BallKids programme in India, Hear Me, Love Me is slated to stream on Amazon Prime Video from fest who will be performing in Bengaluru, and much more. September 28. Delhi and Mumbai. #0 # #0 # >8 #$ #%&'(&')* Q? <9- '/5' ,8'4-5 80/,AR
espite his short tenure of 19 months as inspired me and I believe that the youth today How is the Lal bahadur Shastri Institute of India's second prime minister, Lal can learn from him. His simplicity was an Management in Delhi different from the rest? . . < " DBahadur Shastri's towering personali- important part of his personality. He was never We have not deviated from the practices of ty is firmly etched in the memory of the nation attracted to the worldly items and materialis- Shastriji. We are grounded in ethics and do not even after half a decade of his untimely tic things and remained a common man, root- compromise on the teaching or the quality of )"+ (,#$ demise. He earned the nation's respect with his ed to the ground. When he became the Prime courses. We have surrendered management tough decisions taken during the Indo-Pak war Minister, he continued to wear his simple quota since we do not believe in making money 66$, in 1965. His teachings and ideas about higher clothes and would walk to his office rather than from education. Today, many institutes are education are being carried forward by his son use cars. After he joined the office as the PM, siphoning off money from government grants, (#% and the former Union Minister Anil Shastri, he got a good house to live in and I asked him earning money through admissions which I who is the Chairman of Lal Bahadur Shastri to get the bedroom carpeted. He refused to the believe is against the philanthropic nature of Institute of Management, Delhi. Excerpts: request and retorted, saying, “I am a Prime educational institutes. I feel that the money (6#$5 Minister of a country where many don't even received by the institute should be ploughed Please share some of your memories about have a roof over their heads.” back into the betterment of its facilities. In terms ((,# +. your father. How was he like? His integrity and honesty is remembered of quality, every faculty needs to be a Ph.D to Shastriji was affectionately called ‘nanhe’ by many. He bought a car for the family by tak- teach at the Delhi institute. We are always )"+(,#$ when he was young. I remember a story about ing a loan of 5000 from the Punjab National updated with the latest trends in the corporate him when he was once canned by his teacher Bank, which was later repaid by my mother world and revise the syllabus every year to for not bringing an english reader to class. Sharp from her pension after his demise. Despite his accommodate new learning modules in accor- 66,(,( in studies, he had copied the textbook after bor- dance with the needs of the industry. We also rowing it from a friend since he could not afford introduce new courses as per the requirement #$ it. Shastriji’s education was financially support- ) . . < " of the market. The institute emphasises on ed by one of his mentors, Nishkameshwar )"+90.G) + imparting entrepreneurial skills. Students who #( Prasad Mishra. A man of principles, Shastriji do not want to relocate to cities according to did not accept this help for free and as com- + )+) )%+ H+.. * jobs or have family business are trained to set pensation, tutored Mishraji’s children. He up their own ventures. Apart from the man- 0 8 #, enrolled in Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi and grad- + .. <%+ +K agement education, we run the Lal Bahadur (N((,# uated with a degree in philosophy and ethics. +)011" +* " Shastri Polytechnic institute in Manda, a He was an eminent scholar and could speak, < )+0 9"09) small village in Allahabad. This is a very dif- he Union Minister for Railways and Coal Piyush Goyal, read and write in Hindi, English, Sanskrit, ferent concept and not a ‘me too’ product as it Tbelieves that unless the infrastructure and fundamentals are ,$,## Persian and Urdu. Inspired by Mahatma )0) ) < )01 aims to offer higher education in the remotest set up, India cannot come up as a sought-after tourist destina- Gandhi, he joined the freedom struggle move- area. We have made sure that the students are tion. “The present government has been developing facilities ment. Though he went through a lot of diffi- "/0) " provided with state-of-the-art infrastructure like ensuring 24 hour power supply, promoting renewable ener- 6,$#6(, culties and was jailed on several occasions, he and modern facilities. gy forms and improving connectivity by effectively connecting never spoke to us about his hardships and never the remotest destinations. The most important element that will F+) I complained. He believed that the past has short stature, Shastriji was a man of determi- There is an increasing sense of cynicism in help promote tourism in a complete way is the government’s already taught its lessons and there is no point nation and grit. He felt no inferiority and dealt the country and instances of intolerance have cleanliness drive—Swachhta Abhiyan, which will ensure that brooding over it. with complex issues with a firm hand. It is lately turned violent. How do you respond to India becomes a preferred destination for all international He taught us to be honest and morally important for a good leader to have a high-risk that? tourists.” He was speaking at the inauguration of the maiden responsible for our actions. Lala Lajpat Rai, a taking ability and Shastriji took tough decisions Violent activities are on the rise all across edition of the India Tourism Mart (ITM 2018) organised between prominent leader of the Congress party had during his role in the Indo-Pak war which has the world and it is important to understand that September 16 and 18 in Delhi. formed the Servants of the People Society, earned him respect over the years. regional aspirations are increasing globally. Our Goyal elaborated that no country can attract internation- which provided financial aid to the poor free- history is testimony to the fact that despite al tourists until the visitors feel the country is safe and clean. dom fighters. Shastriji used to get 50 as a What were Shastriji's ideas on education and many invasions, India has retained its identi- “The efforts we have undertaken in the last four years to bring monthly allowance. Once he asked my moth- how has the spectrum changed today? ty. This is because we have been a civilised soci- about cleanliness is certainly going to be one of the defining er if she was receiving the money on time, to Shastriji’s concept of education was very ety for centuries. We had structured living, gov- features to promote tourism in the nation in a big way,” he said. which my mother responded in the affirmative clear. He felt that every student must have the ernance, currency, defense protocols in various He further informed that the government has fast-tracked and added that she was able to manage the basic knowledge of science and laid emphasis forms and thus have retained our essence. the country’s connectivity mission and the effort to connect the household expenses within 40. Shahstriji wrote on the importance of higher education. This However, the governing bodies over the years remotest parts of India with efficient modes of transport is ongo- to the society asking them to reduce his can be related to today’s need of modern tech- have not been sensitive or have failed to com- allowance to 40 and give the balance to some nology. He also felt that parents should only prehend the regional aspirations of the people. other needy person. This allowance was a char- guide their children towards possible profes- The cynicism is a knee-jerk reaction now. ity and not earned by him and thus he never sional pursuits and not force their line of Political parties unfortunately tried to under- #0 # kept the money with him. These inci- thought on them. He also advocated that since stand the people of this country while sitting dences have defined his char- jobs were limited in proportion to the popu- in AC rooms through feedback from special- acter and many have learnt lation of the country, it is important that stu- ists and data collected from remote assets. This from him over the years. dents are trained in accordance with employ- had led to a disconnect between the govern- ability. Shastriji also emphasised that the gov- ment and the people whereas earlier times the What aspects of ernment should not be the only responsible leaders were born from the grassroots and they your father inspire party to impart education. He encouraged the understood the pulse of the nation. The lead- you the most? private players in education to reach a larger ers have to empathise with the difficulties of Of the many number of young people and reduce the bur- the people to gauge the gravity of the situation things about den on the government education institutes. He Shastriji, there are gave the example of the Harvard University What is your idea of nationalism? How do ing. Sharing details about initiatives taken by the Indian rail- three prominent which though was a private player, but ranked you think it can be promoted? ways towards facilitating tourism, Goyal said, “Very recently, characteristics the best in the world. It is unfortunate that today It is important to note that the increasing we have significantly reduced the pricing of the luxury trains that have education has become a commercial arm. My regional aspirations are not clashing with the to encourage more and more tourists to travel in these trains appeal to all such institutes is that edu- integrity of India as a nation. Different regions to see and explore the beauty of our nation. I would like to urge cation is a philanthropic work may demand separate states, but they are proud all to crowd-source ideas and help us with newer initiatives to and institutions should to be Indian. Nationalism has to be understood help us to meet the ambitious targets we have set for the tourism restrict themselves to pro- in the right perspective. It is a concept where industry.” moting higher educa- one is dedicated and devoted to the cause of The Railway Minister also acknowledged the income mul- tion. A suggestion to the nation. Small, day-to-day activities like tiplier effect in the tourism sector and pointed out that this sec- the government is to dirtying the roads or surroundings are against tor generates a number of employment opportunities in the for- make a percent of the the well-being of the country. I believe that mal and informal sectors and can change the destiny of the coun- #0 # income of the institute someone who is singing the national anthem try. He commented that the youth of the country can be entre- taxable and allow the and unfurling the national flag, but is also preneurs, service providers, interpreters and so on in the tourism stakeholders to share siphoning off money, is not a nationalist. I feel sector and ascertained that India with its varied features has the dividend. nationalism is practiced everyday. tremendous potential and India just needs to leverage from it. # ( @ $ *+6 + +'' #$1,#(,($#((6 +#$#0N("#( $:(,66, How has tourism fared in the state +> 9 nearly 300 units out of which 120 5 6,(,#($,+0#( so far? ? have already been commissioned. (#((,#%#$##$,#$#$ We have recorded a year-on-year Over the last few years, tourism and #,#5),#(6#$H growth of 17 per cent in tourist # hospitality sector has attracted F7%<,= "?%"#( K% arrivals to Gujarat. Last year, we # +> ,! investments worth 11,000 crore. We (##$(,##(,,(,6,#( recorded a total of 5.2 crore tourists plan to develop basic tourist infra- ,#($$# #$,#%#(#, out of which 10 lakh were interna- !- ) @% A! / structure at some unexplored desti- (#,+#$#0#,#(5 tional. Though this amounts to two " nations in the state to increase its per cent of the total tourist numbers attractiveness. 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iverpool left it late but showed Paris Saint-Germain have plen- Lty of work to do if they are to challenge for a first-ever Champions League title as Roberto Firmino struck a stoppage time winner in a + $ # = 3-2 victory at Anfield on Tuesday. Despite the late drama, victory was well deserved for last season's finalists who dominated throughout and bounced back from blowing a 2- 0 first-half lead to take the early advantage in Group C. % ) Daniel Sturridge and a James Milner penalty put the hosts in command before Thomas Meunier ." ".0 reduced PSG's arrears. Having kept Kylian Mbappe and , ionel Messi pictures the Champions League ending with him the world's most expensive player Lhoisting the trophy and it began with him scoring a hat-trick Neymar quiet for almost the entire But Costa then ran onto a won- on Tuesday as Barcelona put four goals past PSV Eindhoven. match, Liverpool seemed set to pay derful flick-on from Griezmann to An early kick-off at Camp Nou meant that before most of the a heavy price for one poor pass by fire a snap-shot low and hard past tournament's teams had even named their line-ups, Messi was up Mohamed Salah as Mbappe swept Monaco's onrushing Swiss stopper and running, his sumptuous free-kick from the edge of the area home seven minutes from time in Diego Benaglio to level the scores on nestling in the top corner, exactly where it was intended. front of a stunned Klopp. the half-hour. Messi would have his second and third before the end, and a But Firmino, who started on the Jose Maria Gimenez — record eighth Champions League treble, but the game was bench due to an eye injury suffered remembered for crying on up by then thanks to a superb strike from the excellent against Tottenham on Saturday, had the pitch when France beat Ousmane Dembele. the final say as he twisted and Uruguay 2-0 in the World Cup Only when Barca were three ahead was Samuel Umtiti turned before firing into the far cor- quarter-finals in Russia — sent off for a second yellow card, meaning he will miss the ner to stretch Liverpool's perfect start then headed home a corner in first- trip to Wembley to face Tottenham next month. Even with 10 men, to the season to six games. half stoppage-time to take the wind Messi completed his set for a 4-0 win. "You can bring Bobby Firmino out of Monaco's sails at a key Dembele's goal was worthy of deciding any match but this was on and that helps a lot," said Klopp moment. Messi's night. After a miserable World Cup trying to retrieve the after the Brazilian celebrated by Lorenzo Insigne rattled the "It's always difficult to win the irretrievable Argentina, Barcelona's now-captain proved his qual- covering his injured left eye. "I loved crossbar in the first half for Napoli, first match of the Champions League ity again to any doubters that are left. his goal celebration." while Red Star defender Milan Rodic away from home," said Atletico Four goals already in La Liga, seven overall, neither age nor PSG crumbled on their made a vital goal-line clearance to coach Diego Simeone. Cristiano Ronaldo's exit from Spain appear to have taken the edge Champions League travels to deny Jose Callejon in the Group C "Griezmann is growing every off. Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real encounter. game. He's a decisive player. He did "Normally if you score a hat-trick you frame it," said Barca coach Madrid in the past two seasons and Home goalkeeper Milan Borjan well in the right moments and his Ernesto Valverde. "But he their ability to challenge for the com- also produced a sharp stop to keep link-up with Costa was good." makes the extraordinary petition under new boss Thomas out an effort from Poland interna- routine." Tuchel was again questioned as they tional Arkadiusz Milik, as Red Star "+6 + '' Even if Messi remains struggled to contain Liverpool's were restricted to a late attempt from '' -Christian Pulisic celebrated as good as ever, his team greater speed and power in midfield. Richmond Boakye. his 20th birthday in style on Tuesday will need others to step up. "Never at any point did we lose "We didn't do much wrong, we with a lucky late goal as Borussia Philippe Coutinho was our confidence. We played with controlled the game but the finish- Dortmund won 1-0 at Club Brugge impressive here and, after bravery and strength," insisted ing was lacking," said Ancelotti, in the Champions League. a difficult debut campaign, Tuchel. who took over at Napoli in the sum- The US international claimed the Dembele is finding his "But this is Anfield. This is what 5 *$ / # 8 mer. winner in fortuitous fashion by rhythm, and his place. Liverpool do and when they press "It's difficult to play against a charging down a clearance from "Just as there is room for players that pass, there must be oth- you it is difficult." (you are in) since I know you physi- with Van Dijk's tackle on the Brazilian defence like that of Red Star. Our for- Brugge defender Matej Mitrovic ers that can make things happen," Valverde said. cally, and you have to use that," said only rebounding into the path of wards were alone in front of the goal- which looped over the goalkeeper on ' Klopp. "He played a super game, Mbappe to fire home. keeper several times but we didn't 85 minutes. 6 " ) D6*# 6) Up front, Firmino's absence (scored a) super goal." Klopp responded by replacing have that bit of luck. I think we could It was a huge slice of good for- #+-A stunning Mauro Icardi volley sparked a thrilling late Inter opened the door for Sturridge to Six minutes later, PSG's deficit Salah with Xherdan Shaqiri as have won." tune but one that ended Dortmund's Milan comeback as the Italian side beat Tottenham 2-1 on their make his first Champions League was doubled when Juan Bernat Liverpool instantly went in search of 10-match winless streak in the return to the Champions League after a seven-year absence on start for the club. tripped Georginio Wijnaldum inside a winner. + 6* *#*6* Champions League. Tuesday. "It is great to contribute to the the area and Milner slammed the Trent Alexander-Arnold's deflect- #*6*-Atletico Madrid came from "In the end we won, but there is Christian Eriksen's deflected strike gave Spurs a 53rd-minute team today," said Sturridge. "It is a resulting penalty into the bottom cor- ed free-kick came back off the wood- behind to beat Monaco 2-1 in their definitely room for improvement," lead at the San Siro, and the visitors looked comfortable for much team here and everybody is going to ner. work before they finally got their Champions League Group A open- admitted Dortmund captain Marco of the second half. add to the wealth of the club." However, the visitors were hand- reward when Firmino powered home. er on Tuesday with star strikers Reus. We have to keep working But Argentinian striker Icardi hammered home a magnificent The Englishman has been dogged ed a lifeline through right-back Diego Costa and Antoine Griezmann hard to play better.” volley in the 86th minute to draw Inter level, and Matias Vecino by injury and lack of form during Meunier, rather than one of their . "*+ detonating the fightback. "Currently, we are not playing the took advantage of some slack Tottenham defending at a corner to Klopp's nearly three years in charge, famed front three, as the Belgian skil- +' - Former European Cup The visitors had fallen behind kind of football we want to, but we nod in a dramatic injury-time winner. but took his chance on the big stage fully readjusted to volley home winners Red Star Belgrade held against the run of play in the 18th are winning and we'll take that." "It was a spectacular evening, we did what we needed to do," by powering home a pinpoint curling Robertson's miscued clearance. Carlo Ancelotti's Napoli to a cred- minute when winger Samuel While Pulisic spared Dortmund's said Icardi after his first goal of the season on his CL debut. cross from Andy Robertson to open And then Seven minutes from itable 0-0 draw Tuesday as the Grandsir forced the ball home in a blushes in Belgium on his 100th "This is exactly what the fans want to see," said Inter coach the scoring on the half-hour mark. time, Salah's slack pass was inter- Serbian club made their debut in the goalmouth scramble after good work appearance for the club, it was a bad Luciano Spalletti. Icardi scored a magnificent goal. The team had "I told him this is the best shape cepted and quickly fed into Neymar, Champions League group stage. from Radamel Falcao. night for Mario Goetze. a great game and really went for it in the end." @=% % #- % R . B " *T 0 and Chirag Shetty, who had won a Silver at the Commonwealth Games, " !<. + "We are overwhelmed to ndian mixed doubles pairing of also lost 19-21, 20-22 to Goh V Shem launch the Indo International ISatwiksairaj Rankireddy and and Tan Wee Kiong of Malaysia. he New Kabaddi Federation of Premier Kabaddi League in India. Ashwini Ponnappa on Wednesday CWG Bronze medallists TIndia (NKFI) on Wednesday This will be the first league fea- shocked Commonwealth Games Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy also launched the Indo International turing the best of Indian and Silver medallists England's Marcus went down 10-21, 18-21 to Korean 4 $ Premier Kabaddi League begin- International players from across Ellis and Lauren Smith to enter the combination of Kim So Yeong and ning on January 26. the world," General Secretary, pre-quarterfinals of the $ 1 million Kong Hee Yong in women's doubles. With a winner's cheque of 1.25 NKF, MV Prasad Babu said. China Open here. The mixed doubles match turned ! - crore, the league will see over 1000 "The purpose of the league is World No 25 Satwiksairaj and out to be a hard-fought battle right players, both domestic and to give a fair chance to all players, Ashwini, who had lost twice to the from the start as the Indian and International players, competing to encourage competition which English combination in the past, exe- English pair moved together till 4-4. . @0A as part of eight franchises. will benefit federations and play- cuted their plan well to notch up a 21- Satwik and Ashwini then reeled off There is a pool of 823 Indian ers. We are providing 20 per cent 13, 20-22, 21-17 win in a match that four points to open up a 8-4 lead. " !<. + players, that includes 271 state of the profit to players and 50 per- lasted an hour and three minutes. From there on, the duo kept its dis- level players, 137 national and cent to the state federation for the "It was a good match. We were tance to grab the opening game with- ndian football team produced an International level, 84 development of the game." pretty confident today at crucial out much ado. Iimpressive performance to beat International registered players The selection trial will start moments. We struck to our plans so 4 $ 3 In the second game, Marcus and Pakistan 4-0 in an AFC U-16 with NKF. The player draft will from October 6 across the coun- it became a little easy in the end," Lauren jumped to a 6-1 lead before Women's Championship Qualifier take place on January 5. try for two months. Satwik said. 6 * * *6 * grabbing a 6 advantage at the break. match in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on The league will feature eight The league is a big step for The Seventh seed K Srikanth, who The Indian pair however slowly Wednesday. teams in the inaugural edition New Kabaddi Federation (NKFI), had reached the quarterfinals last " !<. + $($ 6,# ( fought its way to level at 20-20 but the Avika Singh (22nd minute) with each franchise allowed to which was formed in May last week at Japan Open, too was through ((,,#( # English combination produced the opened the scoring for India before the have 2 to 3 Int’l players. The for- year. The body is yet to be recog- to the pre-quarterfinals after beating $6#,# ((,,# , +#$ (6, 7,$,6# required two points to stay in the con- Pakistani goalie Ayesha (43rd) con- mat is one of double round robin, nised by the International Kabaddi Denmark's Rasmus Gemke 21-9, )= +?($($(## #$ ,6,,# , (, # test. ceded an own goal just before half the league stage will consist of 62 Federation, which is under the 21-19 to set up a meeting with , 5 ,( , 66 ( ((,,(5 In the decider, Satwik and time. matches over a period of one and aegis of Olympic Council of Asia. Thailand's Suppanyu Avihingsanon. ((,,#( , $,6# , U)(##(((#,( Ashwin stepped up and surged to a Sunita Munda (82nd) added one a half months, the top 4 teams will At loggers head with Amateur However, H S Prannoy lost his (,,((,#5)$(,# ((,,#( ( ### , , 7-1 advantage. The duo led 11-5 at while skipper Shilky Devi (88th) also qualify for the playoffs. Kabaddi Federation of India first round match against eighth ( 7# ,# /,#$ $# (,# , 67# (( (2 the breather. After the break, Marcus entered her named in the score sheet. Interestingly, the federation (AKFI), NKFI had alleged ram- seed Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong ,# =? 6#% ((###,##5+ and Lauren managed to narrow the Following the win, the Indian also decided to distribute 20 per- pant malpractices in the selection Kong 16-21, 12-21 to make an early ($$ , + 9($# 6,6,#$$,$6#,# gap to 13-15 but the Indian duo team is firmly seated at the top of the cent of the annual profits from the process of the Indian teams for exit from the tournament. 6# (65 # ,# 6, (($,(%U marched ahead to 18-13 and even- Group B with six points from two league to the participating players. Asian Games. The men's doubles pair of Satwik ) ( ##( 6($5 tually sealed the match. matches. Sunita, Shilky and Avika com- bined well to wreak havoc in the oppo- sition defence but the Pakistani defenders soaked the pressure until the 1 !" 1 B 22nd minute when Avika notched up the opening goal for India. Sunita breezed past the left-back ." )0FG0 set with a pair of thundering aces. abject performance from the Spanish "The first set was in my hands to deliver a low cross for Avika whose A dazed Cibulkova had no former world number one, who but I made some stupid mistakes," well-timed tap-in earned India the apan's Naomi Osaka pulverised answer to Osaka's firepower as the looked a shadow of the player who said Pliskova, who ended Gavrilova's lead. JSlovak Dominika Cibulkova 6-2, 6- world number seven wrapped up a captured the 2016 French Open resistance with a clever drop volley Pakistan were happy to sit back in 1 to reach the Pan Pacific Open quar- comfortable victory with a ferocious and 2017 Wimbledon titles. after two hours and 21 minutes. their own half and defend. Goalkeeper ter-finals on Wednesday in her first cross-court backhand after just 59 Riske advances to face fourth "I tried to stay positive and even Ayesha made some fine saves but she match since her historic US Open tri- minutes. seed Karolina Pliskova, another play- though I broke my racquet I tried to ended up conceding a goal in the 43rd umph. "I didn't really feel any pressure. er to have previously held the keep fighting because you always minute to hand India a 2-0 lead. The 20-year-old, who stunned It was really difficult because she's women's top ranking. have a chance." The third goal came in the 82nd Serena Williams to become Japan's such a great player but I just thought The Czech recovered from a set Second seed Caroline Garcia minute when Sunita, the architect of first grand slam singles champion it was more fun,” she said. down to beat Australia's Daria flirted with an early exit as the Avika's goal, got her name on the score earlier this month, fired down 10 aces "My serve was really good," Gavrilova 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 and avenge Frenchwoman overcame Russia's sheet. Six minutes later, skipper Shilky in a fearsome display of wham-bam added Japan's latest sporting celebri- her opponent's defeat of twin sister Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 2-6, latched on another attack from the tennis in Tokyo. ty. I'm just grateful to be able to play Kristyna earlier this week. 7-5 to reach the last eight of the pres- middle and kept her calm to score the Osaka came out firing and here again." 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While chasing the target of )#$#,,7#O 163 runs to win , India was batting ,,97(####(# " !<. + grow and develop," said Klusener. at 92 for 1 in 14.1 overs. 2,#$(,#( For someone, who boasts of a Skipper Rohit Sharma ,5 game-changer in his hey-days, highest score of 174 and bowling fig- smashed 52 runs of 39 balls before +($#$ ASouth African all-rounder Lance ures of 8/64 in Test cricket, Klusener getting dismissed by Shadab Khan. 9#$%,6# Klusener foresees India's Hardik feels that it's a seam bowling all- Earlier, Bhuvneshwar (3/15 in ,,,%66$ Pandya closing in on someone like rounder, who makes the difference 7 overs) provided initial break- (,7#$,# Ben Stokes if the team management in a good team. throughs, Jadhav, making a come- ,#$#,#($#5 can be "patient" with him for the next "For me, the glue for any team back to the national team, bowled (#,#$( two years at least. is the seam bowling all-rounder with control to return with excep- ($,#$(7#, "Among current all-rounders in because it gives you a lot more tional figures of 3 for 23 in 9 overs 6$6#,#5 world cricket, Ben Stokes is right up options. I think India have got the to break the backbone of the U $79#$(#, there. There are a few who have right man. It's just that how he grows Pakistani lower middle-order. 7#;5 (,(#$ come and gone in recent times as and develops himself. It's easy to crit- Jasprit Bumrah (2/23 in 7.1 6,6##$6$6 well but certainly, a guy like Pandya, icise but international cricket is overs) and chinaman Kuldeep (((((#6#,5/#( give him a year or two at this level, tough out there. Yadav (1/37 in 8 overs) also 9#$(,#$(( there is no reason why he can't be "I think Hardik should be given accomplished their task to per- ((%U +N(6$6 one of the best all-rounders out space and allowed to grow. He is $$5 fection. 9#$N((5 232 23 there," Klusener said. going to be that glue for India for a Jadhav's performance is even 6N(( Klusener, who is in the city as long time," the 47-year-old said. more laudable as he did the job of $,$/#$# senior Delhi team's consultant coach Klusener is confident that in a frontline spinner after Hardik <,##(6#(,# for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, spoke another two years, Pandya will be Pandya (0/24 in 4.5 overs) was 5 about Pandya's all-round abilities ready in the next two years if he can stretchered off the field due to an 6,( which have come under the scanner work on his weaknesses. acute lower back injury. $(6(($F$G$5 after his largely disappointing show Pandya scored 164 runs in eight This was after young Babar in England. innings in England and critics felt Azam (47) and veteran Shoaib "I think we must be careful that at times he trusted his defensive Malik (43) added 82 runs for the , $ 4 ' '> ) $ 4 # A 5 it extremely difficult to read while making comparisons. technique too much. third wicket and looked like tak- $ $ + P Jadhav's round arm action as he Everybody wants to compare Hardik Klusener thinks that someone ing control of the proceedings. bowled straight and wide. Asif Ali to the great Kapil Dev. Hardik is his with natural ability to hit the ball However, Pakistan suffered a Imam ul Haq (2) and Fakhar Babar and Malik then resur- increased when he had to leave the was caught behind and then Malik own cricketer. Of course, he has got should always try and play his nat- batting collapse losing five wick- Zaman (0) to reduce them to 2 for rected the innings with a fine part- field. was run-out by a direct throw some learning to do. I guess Hardik's ural game unless he batting with ets for 36 runs before Faheem 3. nership. The half-volleys on both Babar failed to read Kuldeep's from Ambati Rayudu. success will be based on how much someone of Virat Kohli's calibre at Ashraf (21) and Mohammed Imam charged to a short of sides of the wicket were driven googly as it clipped his off-bail. Shadab Khan (8) was stumped he is able to learn," Klusener said. the other end. Aamir (16) added an invaluable 37 length delivery that climbed on with ferocity. From 85 for 2, it soon became 100 by Dhoni as he bacame Yadav's The 1999 World Cup player of "His defensive technique needs runs for the eighth wicket to take him and the thickish outside edge Malik, who is a good player of for five as Pakistan lost wickets in third victim of the match. Faheem the tournament said Pandya has a a little bit of work but he is a natur- the total past 150-run mark. was taken by Dhoni. Zaman, spin bowling, gave Kuldeep Yadav a heap. Sarfraz Ahmed (6) was dis- and Aamir did try their bit as fine support system to hone him. al striker of the ball. That needs to Put into bat, Pakistan were in India's tormentor in the the charge to hit him for a six and missed by Jadhav as substitute Pakistan crossed the 150-run mark "I think he is in great hands in be encouraged. We have seen faster trouble straight away as Champions Trophy, mistimed a rotated the strike well. fielder Manish Pandey took a before Bhuvneshwar and Bumrah that Indian set-up. I think people just scoring by Stokes at the bottom of Bhuvneshwar dealt a twin blow pull-shot and Yuzvendra Chahal In fact, Malik was dropped off blinder at long-on. wrapped up the tail in the 44th need to be a bit patient more patient the line-up. That makes a big dif- removing the in-form duo of took a well-judged catch. Pandya's bowling, whose agonies The Pakistani batsmen found over. with him. I hope he is allowed to ference.